Union High School - Yoon Yun Yearbook (Roosevelt, UT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

I « Editor: BILLIE JEAN BRISBIN Assistant Editor: CUBA CASE Business Manager: RALPH LARSON Assistant Business Manager: JOY BOWDEN Artists: SUE HOLMES SONJA NEILSEN KAYE BOWEN Advisor: MRS. BLANCHE MURPHY Printed by ART CITY PUBLISHING COMPANY Springville, Utah ANNUAL PUBLICATION CF UNION HIGH SCHOOL Roosevelt, Utah presents . . . u n i 0 YL Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS CLASSES 0 u ars ant I inf rodi ucina . . . L o 3 m o V Hello, folks! I finally made it! I ve heard a lot ahoul this school, and now I m here to have a look. I see many Iriendly people four hundred and sixty-seven, to he exact. 4 , avincj dtuclentd . . . 5 rom . . . who haue traveled fr School at See unuSua f exhibitions oj sportsmanship and. . . two count led 7 9 See students receiving counci it. gaining experience for the futi are. 8 attending etc a$$eS - - an ct • • • 9 We BELIEVE in Union High School, her traditions and ideals; we believe in the honesty of everyday tasks and in faithfulness in duty; we believe in the joy that conies from worthwhile lun. generous comradeship, and loyal service to our school: we believe in modesty in victory and an unconquerable spirit in defeat; we believe in keeping faith with our neighbors, our parents, our country, and our God. to Onward 'll mon Words by Wayne M. Carle Music by Clyde L. Johnson We sing a song of unity At U N I O N. To honor we will always hold In fellowship be one. Alumni, friends and students know Our hearts null steadfast be l 'nited for our team and school In loss or in victory. Chorus: Onward wi ii, i 'nion, Cheering, singing, lead us on Onward with ( 'nion Til our goal is won. Well always love you. dear Union. ‘ True we’ll ever be. UNION To loyal hearts means ‘unity’’. II 'WiicL oni ana J Board of Control Seated, left to right: Mr. Rowan C. Stutz, superintendent, Duchesne County; Mr. Laren Ross, mem- ber: Miss Marilyn Anderson, clerk; Mr. Theron Leavitt, vice-president; Mr. W. Russel Todd, president; Mr. Loman F. Hutchings, principal: Mr. Marion Harrison, member; Mr. Max Abbott, superintendent, Uintah County. Composed of men wise in leadership . . . striving lor improvement . . . remains ever mindful of requisites of school . . . directs financial matters . . . strives for a solution to school problems . . . goes steadily on with an eye to the future and the development of Union High School. 12 Principal W, SiCKJi Union High School provides many opportunities in a variety of areas of endeavor. It is hoped that your achievements during your years here mill he worth remembering. L. F. Hutchings IJn clerdtan J: Ul(j Principal Loman F. Flutchings 13 Life's complexify is always awe-inspiring. won Led for tin Mr. Paul Barton Student Counselor Mr. Ted Heath Physical Education, Football Coach Mr. James Lewis Exact Science One ... Two ... Three .. interesting. betterment oj tin unci i • • • Mr. Eldred Allred Exact Science Mrs. Myrtle Lambert English Mr. Marion Harrison Commercial Mr. Andrus explains the operation of the acetylene Tom Madison tells the Crafts class the many uses welding torch. of Formica. ... a duancemen t Mrs. Leavitt's advanced sewing class learns to remodel clothes. a c u Mr. Norman Long Mrs. Lois Leavitt Mr. DeVon Andrus Industrial Arts Home Economics Farm Mechanics Mr. Evans J. Phillips Mr. R. Lamont Nielson History and Senior Review American Problems Mrs. Murphy explains the card catalog to Reed and Leon. Mr. Sharon Cummings Agriculture and English Mrs. Blanche L. Murphy Libra ry In Mr. Phillips' history class the juniors learn how Boys in agriculture find the job of getting their and where we got our U.S. Constitution. record books up to date an interesting one. c a Mr. Darrell Atkinson English and Speech Mrs. Elaine Krissman Physical Education and Art Mr. Owen F. Burgener Music Class members look on as cast reads radio play ' Wuthering Heights . Rembrandts of the future. This string family is the nucleus of a string orchestra A diet? Not for these girls. Keep the carriage moving and eyes on the copy. Relax and reach . . . Relax and reach. Mrs. Virige F. Murphy English and Dancing Mr. Dick Scholes Superintendent of Buildings Mr. John Page Building Custodian B” a 3 At lunchtime students stood in line and waited. Upon reaching the doors of the lunchroom, they found the waiting to be worth their while. Left to right: Connie Stevens, secretary, Larry Ross, president- Callis Morrill, vice-president; and Judy Hatch, historian. wS tuclentlo chf Off; icerA I ake two fellows and two girls, mix well with experience, sprinkle with wit and humor, garnish with optimism, and you hare the student body officers of I'fiion High School for 955-56. They are responsible for assemblies, special events, and student affairs. LARRY. CALLIS. CONNIli. and I D were elect ed and chosen by the students to guide and direct student body activities. With the cooperation of the students they have made this a happy, successful year. I lats off to you — the leaders of our school. 22 Left to right: Gordon Bascom, Eddie Gagon, Chester Van, Joyce Gingell, Callis Morrill, Connie Stevens, Larry Ross, Judy Hatch, Norma Murphy, Drew Bellon, Rondal McKee, and Robert Labrum. Standing: Mrs. Virgie Murphy and Mr. James Lewis, advisors. Monday noon and il s off to council meeting. Il certainly wouldri I re guire a super detective to discover that a good deal of this year's seif cess can he accredited to the lime and hard work of these outstanding leaders and their ad vis ors. Mrs. Virgie Murphy and Mr. fames Lewis. Let s give I h e m our thanks for helping to make 1955 56 a truly memorable year. ooin I'tinI’ - Iko eSentativei I lome room represen tatives worked a I o n g with the student council anil helped to solve the many problems that fac- ed the student body. First row: David Dickerson, Shirl Rawlings, Danny Gardner, Keith Hartle, Nyal Angus, Johnny Eldredge. Second row: Larry Ross, Kay Morrill, Lynn Morrill, Joann Wash, Judy Sixkiller, Rita Reed, Gilbert Gardner. Third row: Celia Kay Jenkins, Ralph Larson, Creig Ross, Kay Chugg, Marva Horricks, Gilbert Hullinger, Kent Robison, and Rex LaRose. p. roc i ram t ejjreSen ta ti i eS Sonja Neilson, sophomore; Charlotte Henri, junior; Leota Rae Pitt, senior; and Theda Houston, freshman, acted as talent scouts to bring before the student body the best talent from their classes. Joy Bowden was assistant librarian Donald Heed took care of the flag Ai tant This slafl of assistants helped to keep the wheels of the school running smoothly throughout the year. Arake Horrocks, Rosalee Brown, Shirley Miles, Joy Bowden, Anna Lee Christensen, and Cuba Case helped in the office. elicitin' like the tickin' in the shock. punkin and the fodder's - J. W. Rii.ey m n latum n ylcfiuitieS Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Registration Sept. 9 Hello There Dance Sept. 20 Class Elections Oct. 7 Yoon-Yun Carnival Dance Nov. 4 Harvest Ball Nov. 17-18 School Play Nov. 23 . Senior Hop Nov. 24-28 . Thanksgiving Holiday 9 Speech for S)em ocrcicij Union winners in the I Speak for Democracy'' contest were Kath- yrn Taylor, Karma Mecham, Ger- aldine Richardson, Connie Stevens, and Robert Labrum. These stud- ents, with their advisor, Mr. Dar- rell Atkinson, participated in the regional contest at Vernal. SJ arrest hutumn JLc eaves One of the outstanding dances of the year was the Harvest Ball sponsored by the F.H.A. and the F.F.A. Clubs. Kay Timothy, senior, was chosen by popular vote to reign as queen. Her attendants were Mar- garet Huber and Loye Harris. arohne Caroline Joe ......... Ma Rand Susie ....... Stanley Howie Milt ........ Johnnie Willie Bunny ....... Pat ......... Shirley Jeanette .... Sally ....... Miss Jameson Director .... BILLIE JEAN BRISBIN GILBERT ROSS GENEVIEVE JOHNSON PATSY McKOWEN DANNY GARDNER REX LaROSE THEO ANDERSON WAYNE JOHNSON ..... EUGENE BROWN .... DEON MERKLEY ....... BELLE ARNOLD ........ THELMA LAMB ........ ALICE GLINES ....... KAYE MORRILL ....... VELMA PICKUP MR. DARRELL ATKINSON S U PL Seni or CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Left to right: Rondal McKee, representative; Kaye Tim- othy, secretary; Mr. Andrus, Mr. Nielson, and Mrs. Leav- itt, advisors: Norma Murphy, president; Margaret Huber, vice-president. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Carol Lynn Cook, decora- tions; Clayton Huber, and Arake Horrocks, programs; Connie Bastian and Maurine Yack, floor show; Jo Ann Walker, advertising: Leota Pitt, assembly; R o s a I e e Brown, general chairman. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jack Bailey, JaNeil McKow- en, Joyce Labrum, Marva Horrocks, and Danny Gard- ner. lAJinter lctiuitieS Dec. 1 Parents' Day Dec. 23 Freshman Frolic Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Christmas Vacation Jan. 13 End of First Semester Jan. 27 F.F.A. Sweetheart Dance Jan. 1 1 A.S.C. Sweetheart Ball Jan. 25 Uintah Basin Choral Festival No cloud above, no earll 1 belou’ — A Universe of shy and snow! The obi familiar sit hls of ours Took marvelous shapes: strange domes anti lowers — J. G. Whittier Activities of the day included a breakfast at The Frontier Grill, class reunions, miniature parade, and an assembly. Janice Nielson was chosen Home- coming Queen with Maura Hurley and Marta Mor- rill as attendants. Marilyn Anderson and Janet Ross were co-chairmen. Richard Weiss acted as master of ceremonies. The Freshman Frolic that evening carried out the theme of the day, Home for Christmas. Winter activities really kept the Eligibility Committee busy. Left to right are: Mrs. Blanche Murphy, Mr. Eldred Allred, chairman; Mr. Norman Long. ul ihuimi uy j; uwi Ida Andrews, senior, was teen-age polio chairman for 1956. Rulon Gilbert, State F.F.A. reporter, gives advice to chapter president, Clayton Huber. Margaret, Billie, Laura Lee, and Leota sang two numbers at the vocal clinic held at Union High January 25. All Uintah Basin high schools participated. -1 Ja Neil and Joe Ann in one of their gayer moods. Wanda Sprouse enjoyed winter ac- tivities. Representing Union in the district parliamentary procedure contest were Creig Ross, Errol Merkley, Gil- bert Hullinger, Clayton Huber, and Larry Ross, chairman. Gilbert also won the F.F.A. public speaking con- test at Union. His topic was, Get- ting Started in Farming. Alice Cuch, Rose Mary Daniels, Connie Bastian, Judy Brisbin, Kay Timothy, Sue Holmes, and Emily Crow were candidates for Union Sweetheart Queen. Spring ctiuitieS March 2 Hat Day—Victory Dance March 23 ..................... Junior Prom March 28 ........................ Post Prom March 28—April 2 Easter Vacation April 6 ................... Class Track Meet April 12 Commercial Contest April 13 ...................... Girls' Day April 19 Yoon Yun-Student Reunion Party April 20-21 Model U.N. Assembly, Salt Lake April 21 F.F.A. Banquet April 26-27 Basin Days April 29...................... Dance Concert May 4 Sophomore Slide May 12 State Track Meet May 14 .................... Senior Girls’ Tea May 23 . Yearbook Day May 24 .......................... Graduation pruicj Welcome, sweet Springtime . . . we greet thee in song— Murmurs of gladness fall on the ear. Voices, long hushed, now their glad notes prolong — lichoing far and near. Winners in the hat contest were, left to right: Joe Ann Walker, tied for second: Mrs. Lambert, corniest hat ; Sonja Neilsen, tied for second; Angeline Sav- age, first. unior r o m “2) 'une UUJ III the -£)cirb JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEES CO-CHAIRMEN: Sue Hol- mes, Wanda Sprouse. CLASS ADVISORS: Mr. Paul Barton, Mr. Evans, J. Phillips, Mr. Darrell Atkinson. CLASS OFFICERS: Drew Bellon, Bonnie Daniels, Loye Harris, Robert Labrum, and Charlotte Henrie. DECORATIONS: Neala Schaffermeyer, Geraldine Rich- ardson, Creig Ross, Karma Mecham, Floyd Bartlett, and Robert Long. LIGHTING: Roy Springer, Dan Swain. ADVERTISEMENT: Judy Hatch, Irene Cesspooch, Jackie Bird, Cleo Labrum. ASSEMBLY: Rex LaRose, Charlotte Henrie, Mavie Dye, Tom Anderson. REFRESHMENTS: Rolene Duke, Carol Larsen, Alien Jus- tice, Ralph Larson, Gloria Riding. DANCE PROGRAMS: Kaye Bowen, Alice Glines, Elwyn DuShane, Patsy Daybell. Union delegates to the Model United Nations' Assem- bly were: Snellen Johnson, Reed Harrison, seated. Bonnie Daniels, Margaret Huber, and Connie Stevens, standing. IT DOESN'T MATTER TIIE TIME OE YEAR . . OR WHERE YOl ’ ARE . . . CLASS Elwyn DuShane kayoed Victor Pa- checo in the Intermountain A.A.U. tournament to win a place in the National A.A.U. tournament at Boston in April. Mr. Harrison gave Connie, Jolene, and Billie a speed test in preparation for the commercial contest. MR WONDERFUL Kenn Bastian TRACK MEET . . . STILL THE STUFF MUST BE LEARNED. Members of the dancing class strike an attitude in waltz time. They were rehearsing for the second an- nual Dance Concert. ' Farewell! a word that must be, and hath been — A sound which makes us linger; — yet — farewell!'' —Byron Harvest (Haft Q, aeen 3. 3 .-A. Sweetheart KAY TIMOTHY ... was the stu- dents' choice for Queen of the Harvest Ball. Her pleasing person- ality and captivating smile also won for her the title of 'F.F.A. Sweetheart. She represented the Roosevelt Chapter in the State F.F.A. Sweetheart contest held at Salt Lake City March 29, 1956. I In ion -High ROSE MARY DANIELS ... a friendly senior with a sparkling smile . . . was chosen to represent Union High at the annual Uintah Basin A.S.C. Sweetheart Ball held at Altamont High School February II. 1956. U n i o n U, omeconun 9 Q neen JANICE NEILSEN . . . Class of '55 . . . was chosen to reign as Un- ion's first Homecoming Queen. Janice was Union's A.S.C. Sweet- heart in 1953. At the present time she is attending Park's School of Business in Denver, Colorado. 40 VauoriU Qirt JUDY HATCH and DREW BEL- LON . . . Favorite girl and boy . . were chosen by popular vote, to reign over the annual Yoon Yun Carnival Dance October 7, 1955. ented and vivacious clerk of Union High was judged the winner of the Miss Duchesne County contest. Marilyn competed in the Miss Utah contest held at the State Fair in September where she won the title of Miss Personality U R J. C. Q,.ce„ JOE ANN WALKER ... a talent- ed senior from Union High won the coveted title of Miss U.B.I.C.” for 1955. She reigned with dignity and pride over the three-day cele- bration. y 4! u o o n Billie Jean Brisbin, capable editor, and Cuba Case, congenial assistant editor, worked many hours to see that all sections of Yoon Yun were unified and all deadlines met. Financing the 1956 Yoon Yun, planning the Carnival Dance, and promoting yearbook sales were the duties of Joy Bow- den, assistant business manager and Ralph Larson, business manager. Mrs. Blanche Murphy, advisor, made sure the staff knew the dead- lines for each section. One of the big jobs of the yearbook was taken over by Kaye Bowen, Sonja Neilsen, and Sue Holmes. Their assignment was to design the cover, help with layouts, design division pages, and do all art work. 44 Right: LaRee Bywater, Ger- aldine Richardson, Loye Har- ris, and Rolene Duke, staff members, worked hard to get the yearbook to the publisher on time. Below: Elaine Angus, Celia Kay Jenkins, Diane Taylor, and Karen Gines, four sweet' girls, helped with the finance of the yearbook by working in candy store. Helping Mr. Richens with the photography was the job of staff members Leon Killpack, Jerry Lambert, Max Collotzi, and Don Price. Leon shows Jerry how to Look at the birdie. Cooperative staff members who were always willing to do their part were Mona Allred, Elaine Chandler, Kathryn Taylor, Mavie Dye, Gay Cloward, Mary Ellen Giles, Sheryl Richens, and Genevieve Johnson. Craig Pack, exchange editor; Ray Smith, news editor and typographer; Mr. Marion Harrison, advisor; Buddy Han- cock, Student Reunion editor, strived to make the school paper the best it had ever been. St u d e n t Interesting and important news urns published by the Student Reunion staff. I heir efforts were rewarded. Students looked for ward to the days the school paper would be distributed. Student publications editors, business managers, and advisors at a journal- ism convention at B.Y.U. October 30. First issue of Student Reunion was dis- tributed September 30. Press club members were always working hard. Eileen Robb, art editor; Ray Mitchell, typographer; Buddy Hancock, editor; Evone Whitehead, reporter, were caught during one of their busy moments. 46 R e a n i o n Reporting to Mr. Marion Harrison, advisor, are llene Morrill, Elaine Chandler, Inez Burgess, Elaine Bingham, Darlene Huxford, Jeraldine Denver, and Marianne Lar- sen, reporters for Student Reunion. Mr. Darrell Atkinson, one of the Student Reunion advisors. Carma Rae White, secretary (standing), watches Gwena McKee and Deon Merkley type copies. Left to right: Charlotte Henrie, Deon Merkley, accompan- ists; Mr. Owen F. Burgener, director. u mo n o rud The Union High School Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Owen F. Burgener, made several public appearances, in- cluding a successful Christmas cantata, assemblies, an appear ance at Alterra. and a concert in which all Uintah Basin high schools participated. Front row, left to right: Patsy McKowen, Lonnie Kay Winn, Elaine Bingham, Emil} Crow, Donela Manzanarez, Mary Collins, Annette Reyos. Middle row: Nellie Mart Judy Brisbin, Eula Rogers, Shirley Allred, Mava Jobe, Jeraldine Denver, Vina Le Cesspooch, May Lee Quitchapoo. Back row: Mr. Burgener, director; Seralc Martinez, Wayne Johnson, Ray Smith, Mark Hackford, Deon Merkley. 4S A choral clinic was held at Union January 25th. All Uintah Basin schools participated. Mr. Montague, music teacher at Springville High, was guest conductor. Front row, left to right: Neil White, Snellen Johnson, Max Collotzi, Dee Broderick, Clyde Collins, A'lan Murphy, Lynn Moore, Gilbert Ross, Danny Gardner. Middle row: Carol Larsen, Shirley Miles, Helen Hyden, Maurine Yack, Connie Bastian, Sheryl Drollinger, Don Price, Chico Wissiup, Almon Johnson, Charles Shavanaux. Back row, seated: Nadine Chugg, Utahnna Gagon, Bertie Lisonbee, LaJean McKenna, LaVon Moeller, Charlotte Pitcher, Virginia Jenkins, Dixie Oberg, Norma Murphy, Ruben Cesspooch. Back row, standing: Mr. Burgener, Charlotte Henrie, Carol Lynn Cook, Edna Nielson, Veeda Felter, Arlene Burson, Delores Ashta. 4 Front row: Betty McKee, Patsy McKowen, Vina Cesspooch, Elaine Bingham, Peggy Simmons, Regina Reay, Myrna Fenn, JaNee Liddell, Joan Caudell, Wayne Johnson, Gilbert Ross, Darrell Ercanbrack. Second row: Arake Horrocks, Floyd Bartlett, Dora Campbell, Sherrie Gilbert, Clara Betts, Marcia Lemon, Nelson Cesspooch, Douglas Labrum, Neala Schafermeyer, Bonnie Daniels, Charlotte Henrie, Rex LaRose, Charles Timothy. Third row: Snellen Johnson, Janice Burgener, lla Vaye Lemon, Elaine Angus, Celia Kay Jenkins, Lyle McDonald, Elwyn DuShane, Almon John- son, Kent Robison, Joel Murphy. Fourth row: Sonja Neilsen, Paul Mullins, Ardell Olsen, Eleanor Capson, Larry Stoddard, Jerry Murray. Standing, front: Irene Cesspooch, Marlene Moore, Eleanor Labrum, LaVon Moeller. Stand- ing, back: Wanda Sprouse, Jeraldine Denver, Connie Bastian, Mr. Owen F. Burgener, director; Sheryl Drollinger, Rose Mary Daniels, Billie Jean Brisbin, Taline Nielson, Jolene Robison, Joyce Labrum, Maureen Yack, Judy Sixkiller, Lorain Long. I ■■ This versatile group of forty five members, directed by frlr. Owen . Burgener. played pieces ranging from popular ballads to classics. I hey participated in the Rural Lducation convention at Altamont. played in assemblies, and added pep and color to our sports events. EanJ Offi cerS Elwyn DuShane, secretary; Mr. Owen Burgener, direc- tor; Bonnie Daniels, president; Paul Mullins, vice- president. Carriers Jeraldine Denver, Connie Bastian, Billie Jean Brisbin, Sheryl Drollinger, Rose Mary Daniels, Jolene Robison, Taline Nielson, Joyce Labrum, Maurine Yack, Judy Sixkiller. UNION I 0 soca-1 Mosntu nwi Union's land judging team won first place in the region. Team members were, left to right, Clayton Huber, Frankie Winn, Gary Houston, Creig Ross, Errol Merkley, and Larry Ross. Clayton Huber was the district winner. I he Roosevelt Chapter of F.h.A. has had a very successful year. Outstanding events to he remembered are: Kay Timothy, our Chapter Sweetheart and I larvest Ball Queen, winning the Area Land fudging contest. Errol Merkley and Frankie Winn as Stale I armer applicants, our cooperative purchase of 65 head of sheep, our stale convention trip, the chapter judging con- test at Logan, public speaking and parlia- mentary procedure contests. Pictured at the left is Clayton 11 idler, winner of the plaque for high scorer in the Uintah Basin land judging contest. C l an ter TJi armer 5 Seated, left to right: Merlan Murphy, John Percival, Keith Davis, Tom Anderson, Charles Winn, Frankie Winn, Clayton Huber. Standing, left to right: Lewis Fausett, Lyle Squire, Larry Ross, Gary Houston, Creig Ross, Errol Merkley, Von Whiting, Kay Brundage. 52 3 armer6 of A menca Seated, left to right: Errol Merkley, reporter: Tom Anderson, treasurer: Charles Winn, sentinel: Clay- ton Huber, president; Frankie Winn, secretary; Creig Ross, vice-president Merlan Murphy, sentinel. Standing: Mr. Sharon Cummings, advisor. Seated, left to right: Kent Boren, Leonard Taylor, Claren Brandt, James Young, Richard Capson, Claude Crozier, Kent Robison. Standing, left to right: Mr. DeVon F. Andrus, advisor; Duane Boren, Allen Rowley, Ralph Mar- chant, Leonard Potter, Nile Christofferson, Gilbert Hullinger, Thomas Milburn, Owen Winn, Mr. Sharon Cum- mings, advisor. 53 3. J4. Ji. Officers Left to right: Gloria Riding, decorator: Helen Bige- low, president; Wanda Sprouse, secretary; Belle Arnold, vice-president; Evone Whitehead, song leader; Ida Andrews, treasurer. IIte Future Homemakers Club is a national organization. Our local club is made up of eighty seven members and is one o| the most active clubs in the school. We have ivilhin our ranks one of the eight slate officers. Margaret Huber, a stale vice president. Billie Reidhead was one of the few girls of the slate who was privileged to attend the national convention in Ames, lou’a. last fuly. Marva Mae llorrocks was Union's Future Homemaker of Tomorrow. The members are proud of tlieir club. I be school might well be proud of it also. Front row: Kaye Morrill, Gloria Riding, Margaret C. Oberhansley, Kaye Bowen, Arake Horrocks, Jolene Robison, Rose Mary Daniels, Kay Timothy, Mrs. Myrtle Lambert, advisor. Second row: Belle Arnold, Helen Bigelow, Alice Glines, Cleo Labrum, Ida Andrews, Neala Schaefermeyer, Connie Bastian, Sheryl Drollinger, Evone Whitehead. Third row: Charlotte Pitcher, LaJean McKenna, Judy Hatch, Wanda Sprouse, Rolene Duke, Lonnie Kay Winn, Judy Brisbin, Clara Stolla, Genevieve John- son, Billie Jean Brisbin. Back row: Gwenna McKee, Mary Hullinger, LaRee Bywater, Bertie Lisonbee, Laura Lee Lerdahl, Norma Murphy, Geraldine Richardson, Shirley Miles, Margaret Huber, Joyce La- brum, Mrs. Lois Leavitt, advisor. 54 M omemateerd hers op menca New members of the F.H.A. are, front row: Mrs. Myrtle Lambert, advisor; Deon Merkley, Rita Reed, Theda Houston, Carolene Bowden, Marva Horrocks, Joe Ann Walker, Helen Hyden, Velma Pickup, Janice Burgener. Middle row: Karen Bastian, Elaine Duncan, Eileen Robb, Elinor Labrum, Joan Cau- dell, Judy Sixkiller, Brenda Murdock, Dora Campbell, Rhea Neilson, Mavie Dye, Sherrie Gilbert, JaNee Liddell. Back row: Karma Mecham, Patsy Daybell, Mrs. Lois Leavitt, advisor; Elaine Chandler, Mary Ellen Giles, Kathryn Taylor. Carol Jean Hall, Charlotte Henrie, Gay Cloward, Arvella Eksund, Thelma Lamb. JU uiAori State Vice-President Margaret Huber Union's Homemaker of Tomorrow Marva Horrocks Under the supervision of Mrs. Elaine Krissman, advisor, and with Laura Lee Lerdahl, vice-president, Mar- garet Huber, president, and Rose Mary Daniels, secretary, constantly on the job, SPC’s rated high among Union's organizations this year. Offi tcerA Two-four-six-eight-ten Come on Union, let's win!'' was one of the favorite yells led by our enthusiastic cheer- leaders, Laura Lee Ler- dahl, Gilbert Ross, and Joe Ann Walker. They kept our spirits high because of their pep and vigor. 56 The S.P.C.'s hare combined ser- vice and pep in all their activities this year. I heir attractive black sweaters and paid felt skirts with black gloves and shoes and gold pins became the guide to efficiency and enthusiasm throughout the basketball season. I Pep drummers were, left to right: Joyce Sweat and Sonja Neilsen. Irene Cesspooch Joan Alexander Billie Jean Brisbin Karma Mecham Inez Brown Mary Ellen Giles Dora Dee Walker Gay Cloward Sue Ida Rolene Charlotte Margaret Edna Viola Shirlene Holmes Andrews Duke Pitcher Huber Neilsen Savage Harvey Joyce Bertie Nona Lee Kathyrn Norma Cleo Alene Kaye Arrowchis Lisonbee Holgate Taylor Murphy Labrum Peterson Bowen 57 Want, oCeaderA Planning pep activities for game halves were, left to right: Jolene Robinson, Ida Andrews, Billie Reidhead, Norma Rae Murphy, Con- nie Stevens, Jennie Lee Hacking, Maurine Yack, Connie Bastian, Rosalee Brown. Alice Glines Kaye Timothy Geraldine Gwena Richardson Boren Connie Stevens Alice Glenda Kaye Joan Bonnie Patry McClellan Morrill Wash Daniels Neala Judy Schaefermeyer Hatch Rhea Neilson Jennie Lee Hacking Rosalie Brown Margaret C. Oberhansley Arake Horrocks Mary Dale Hamblin 56’ Maurine Yaclc Sherril Charlotte Elaine Sheryl Wanda Helen VaLoy Richens Henrie Chandler Drollinger Sprouse Bigelow Reynolds Rose Mary Daniels Joyce Labrum LaVon Moeller Norma Jean La Rose Fern Clark Laura Lee Lerdahl Louella Christofferson Shirley Miles Jolene Carol Lynn Robison Cook Connie Pearl Bastian Rich Chugg Larsen Jerrald Broderick Right Guard Honorable Mention Larry Ross Right End Honorable Mention Jackie Bailey Left Halfback Honorable Mention Ken Bastian Left Tackle All-State Clayton Huber 1955 SCORES Sept. 9 — Rangely .12 — Sept. 16 — Moab 6 — Sept. 23 — Lehi ............... 13 — Sept. 30 — Uintah 16 — Oct. 7 — Moab ............... . 0 — Oct. 12 — Carbon .13 — Oct. 21 — Uintah ............. 13 — Oct. 28 — Pleasant Grove 0 — U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. U.H.S. Quarterback 0 12 6 0 25 0 0 33 Bob Labrum Max Collotzi Heber Rasmussen Rondal McKee Kenneth Benson Jerry Murray Center Right Guard Lett End Lett End Quarterback Fullback Creig Ross Gordon Bascom Left Halfback Left End Floyd Bartlett Quarterback John Percival Left Tackle Joel Murphy Charles Timothy Right Guard Right Halfback 62 Shirl Rawlings Right End Ronald Anderson Left Guard Larry Jensen Left Guard Duane Horrocks Right Tackle Lynn Morrill Fullback Gary McDonald Left End o o t b a f I I he IJnion High School football leant showed enthusiasm and fine sports manship this year. Their conduct was outstanding and. although they did not win the championship, they showed the Lind of championship qualities that we are proud to see representing our school. David Lundberg Left Tackle Norman Dye Left End Lloyd Duncan Right Halfback Reggie Bumgarner Right Halfback Claude Crozier Left Halfback Callis Morrill Fullback Dee Broderick Center Keith Horrocks Left Halfback Roy Moulton Michael Markey Right Halfback Left Guard 63 64 65 t$asLetbalf Biggest up-set of the season was the night Union defeafed Uintah, 48-44. Cougars took the lead early in the game and kept it. Larry Ross Guard CO-CAPTAIN Kenneth Benson Guard Jackie Bailey Forward Clayton Huber Guard CO-CAPTAIN Lynn Hullinger Center Gordon Bascom Forward Creig Ross Forward Callis Morrill Guard Shirl Rawlings Guard Dwain Horrocks Forward Roy Moulton Guard Rondal McKee Forward Gary McDonald Center Snellen Johnson Center Kenn Bastian Guard NON-LEAGUE GAMES Coach Glen Allred Team Managers: Robert Labrum and Ralph Larson Won ................... 8 — Lost 6 LEAGUE GAMES Jan. 6 — Union .... .... 62- Tabiona . ... 26 Jan. 13 — Union .... .... 66- Duchesne ... . 35 Jan. 20 — Union .... .... 44- Altamont . 46 Feb. 3 — Union .... .... 36- Uintah . 60 Feb. 10 — Union .... .... 65- Tabiona . 35 Feb. 15 — Union .... .... 58- Duchesne . 21 Feb. 17 — Union .... .... 54- Altamont . 40 Mar. 2 — Union .... 48- Uintah 44 Mar. 8 — Union .... . . 41- San Juan . 35 Mar. 9 — Union .... .... 36- South Emery . . 50 I 67 d3a S L e t L a I'nion High School basketball team got off to a qoocl start this year, but suffered a set back when Snellen fohnson was in jured during the pre season game with fuab. As the season progressed, the team grew in strength and skill. Cougars placed second in the I ’intah Div ision by defeating I Hntah. South l:mery took au ay our chance of participating in the State 'B tourna merit by defeating us in the regional play off• 68 Johnny Eldredge, center; James Curry, forward; Doug Timothy, forward. Dee Broderick, guard; Lyle Mc- Donald, guard; Jerry Murray, guard. Michael Markey, center: David Lundberg, center; Douglas Lab- rum, forward. “E” 3, earn . . . A time jor building . . . Main purpose is to build for juture varsity teams. Isolation of players gave every one a chance to play and advance. Mr. Ted Heath, coach Leon Killpack, David Dickerson, managers. 69 Elvin Morrill, guard: Clarence Beal, center; Homer Cook, guard. SCORES Dec. 15 — Union . 28- North Emery 46 Dec. 16 — Union 37- Rangely 31 Dec. 17 — Union . .... 36- Lapoint 38 Dec. 27 — Union 42- So. Summit 32 Jan. 6 — Union . 46- Tabiona 23 Jan. 13 — Union . 45- Duchesne . 19 Feb. 7 — Union . 38- R.J.H.S .. 22 Feb. 3 — Union 20- Uintah . 56 Feb. 10 — Union . 38- Tabiona 27 Feb. 15 — Union . 56- Duchesne . 26 Feb. 17 — Union . 61- Altamont . .. 32 Mar. 2 — Union . 34- Uintah 60 9ntramura l EasUUf Seventy-six boys and fine faculty members, representing eleven teams, participated in the intramural basket ball program. I be teams were divided into two leagues, the Big 5 and the Big 6 . Most of the younger boys were in the Big “5 . Student managers selected their own teams. The junior Playboys won the Big ) ’ in a play off with the Snails. After a five way lie in the Big “6 , the fac ally defeated the Palefaces in a playoff. The fac idly lost to the funior Playboys by forfeit for the school championship. Top scorers were Coach Allred in the Big 6 and Norman l)ye in the Big “5”. INTRAMURAL CHAMPIONS — JUNIOR PLAYBOYS Front row: Max Collotzi, Rex LaRose, Dan Swain, Ralph Larson. Back row: Robert Long, Jerry Murray, Drew Bellon, Floyd Bartlett. INTRAMURAL ADVISOR Mr. DeVon Andrus Front row: Carl Liddell, Robert Jensen, Larry Jen- sen. Back row: Randy Nelson, Heber Rasmussen. Absent when picture was taken were: Ferrell Croz- ier, Jerrald Broderick. TOP STUDENT TEAM IN BIG ”6 —PALEFACES 70 Or act ■HHom Left to right: Jackie Bailey, Callis Morrill, Paul Mullins, Rondal McKee, Creig Ross, Verl lorg, Clayton Huber, Lloyd Duancan. REGION TRACK MEET TERRY DANIELS first—shot, discus KEN ANDERTON first—broad jump, high hurdles, half-mile relay JACK BAILEY ........ first—javelin, half-mile relay; fourth—100-yd. dash, 220-yd. dash CREIG ROSS .... second—high hurdles CALLIS MORRILL ................ first—880-yd. run PAUL MULLINS first—half mile relay; tied second—pole vault GOLDEN HEED ............... first—half-mile relay CLAYTON HUBER.............. second—shot; fourth—javelin RONDAL McKEE............. tied second—pole vault 955 -rai .jL, 9 if 1 ® Front row: Clayton Huber, Ken Anderton, Callis Morrill, Golden Heed, Elwyn DuShane. Back row: Lewis Fausett, Creig Ross, Robert Long, Verl lorg, Paul Mullins. CROSS COUNTRY WINNERS Bud Anderton, first; Creig Ross, second; Lewis Fausett, third. 71 Senior Class Advisors Junior Class Advisors Sophomore Class Advisors Freshman Class Advisors Scholarship Committee r e 6 h v m e n Und eniably Cute are the freshmen of this year I hey spent most of theii time making their high school clays memorable and fun. Once in a while they wondered who they were, what they were doing and why ... or maybe they knew!! man Offi icerS Directing the activities for their classmates and making the class year fun were: Eddie Gagon, representative; Irene Taylor, secretary; Karen Gines, vice-president; Chester Van, president. Chester Van Karen Gines Irene Taylor Eddie Gagon Nyal Angus Elaine Bingham Leon Glines Sharan Rasmussen Nellie Mart Beverly Arrowchis May Lee Quiichapoo Marion Miller u I nctemcilfij Alice Cuch Phyllis Nephi Delores LaRose Betty Ruth McKee Jean Miller Floyd McCook Lola Ballard Howard Horrocks Billy Phillips Theda Houston Judy Arnold Bert Moosman Jeraldine Denver Raymond Perry Celia Kay Jenkins Wayne Johnson Peggy Simmons Melvin Horrocks Deloy Squire Angelina Savage Ronald Murdock Colleen Squire 76 Stuart Reed Gloria Wellington Vernita Tapoof Val Robb Bruce Bowen Rita Reed Don Kettle Vina Cesspooch Donald Heed Yvonne Richards Percelina Copperfield Eugene Brown Beth Muny John Cotonuts 77 o m o r e J Joyce Singell Elaine Angus James Curry Gordon Bascom Sophomores . . . hip lime operators in all they do. I hey proved this by winning the Hag for the best shit in the pep assem hiy . . . their Sophomore Slide ... a hall dance . . . was lots of fun. I heirs is a care free age, when gay times, sports, and fun mean more than studies and work. Have fun w bile you can . . . next year you II be upper classmen. Sort i onto re Off,, icers Elaine Angus, vice-president; Gordon Bascom, representative; James Curry, secretary; Joyce Gingell, president. 78 David Moosman Marie Ellsworth Gaylon McKee JaNae Liddell Lyle Swain Dora Campbell Jerry Murray Sonja Neilsen Edgar Rosecrans Joyce Hamblin James Young Eleanor Capson Douglas Timothy llene Morrill Richard Brough Rayma Fowler Tommy Justice n ' « $ L. Cil ’ fy Jean Chandler Lorain Long Ralph Marchant Sherrie Gilbert Lyle McDonald Marlene Moore James Nebeker Barbara McDonald Charles Timothy Betty Ann Swett Michael Markey Shirley Allred David Riding Joan Caudell Alan Todd Rhea Pickup Elinor Labrum Theo Anderson Arlene Burson Marianne Larsen Clarence Beal Joyce Sweat LaVell Asay Joel Murphy Kaye Chugg Homer Cook y 1 Jff; H' -! , J c$. Tom Milburn Cara Betts David Asay Faith Dye Douglas Labrum Lonnie Kay Winn Bobby Oberhansley Cheri Nelson Garih Hall Kaye Labrum Loren LaRose Clara Stolla Carma Gardner Allen Rowley Nila Jean Wooley Owen Winn Adella Barney Richard Capson Karen Bastian Burke Eldredge Marsha Lusty David Dickerson Diane Taylor Martin Yack Helen Robbins Gilbert Hullinger Darlene Huxford Nile Christofferson Inez Burgess Ronald Mitchell Shirleen Perry Dee Broderick Deon Merkley Orion Smith Gwena McKee Boyd Birchell Janeal Harrison Mary Collins Willard Mathison Utahna Gagon Cecil Johnson Velma Fenn James Shaw Patsy McKowen Kent Boren Ruth Adams Leonard Potter Marcia Lemon Raymond Mitchell Velma Pickup Claude Crozier lla Vaye Lemon Lars Powell Jane Hadden Lynn Tavepont Betty Shaw Elvin Morrill Nihta Swett Chico Wissiup Janice Burgener Duane Boren Judy Lambert David Lundberg Mary Hullinger Almie Moulton Taline Nielson Gerald Martinez Eileen Robb Reed Rasmussen Thelma Lamb Neil Anderton Annette Reyas Ray Moosman Regina Reay Alvin Tabee Laura Fredrickson Lloyd Johnson Theora Angus Doris Ellingford Mary Lou Lott Georgina Nephi Madeline Duncan Elaine Richens Margaret Jenks Donila Manzanarez Kent Robison Myrna Fenn Gilbert Gardner Brenda Murdock Lynn Hackford Mava Jobe Leonard Taylor Delores Ashta Kenneth Zufelt Betty Mitchell Dennis Murray Edna Du Shane Verl lorg 3 a n i o r J Promoting happy times tor the juniors were class offi- cers: Loye Harris, secretary; Drew Bellon, president; Bon- nie Daniels, vice-president; Robert Labrum, representa- tive. w e are the social leaders of our school. The most outstanding social event o) the year is purs — HE PROM. Dancing in the Dark, our theme in 1956, mill change to a new tune in 195 as we advance to senior standing. lime hurries by-----Were juniors —— then seniors! w e have completed American history, junior English, and are looking forward to another year at Union High, to gether. Drew Bellon Bonnie Daniels Loye Harris Robert Labrum 86 Shirl Rawlings Nona Lee Holgate Roy Springer Sue Holmes Elwyn Du Shane Carol Larsen Gary. McDonald Gloria Riding Donald Wall Alene Peterson Gary Thompson Wanda Sprouse Mary Murdock Leonard Shaw Allen Justice Sherlene Harvey nu Mi a Callis Morrill Kaye Bowen Glenda McClellan Keith Horrocks Viola Savage Reed Harrison Malinda Young Ardell Olsen Rhea Nielsen LaRee Bywater Victor Gardner larner Jennie Fackrell Charles Winn Roy Moulton Linna Crapo 88 hf—A ■■ Alice Patry Gale Larsen Barbara Nelson Ruben Cesspooch Kathyrn Taylor I Paul Mullins Mary Ellen Giles Gary Houston Nelson Cesspooch Cleo Labrum Keith Davis Gay Cloward Larry Jensen Dora Dee Walker Larry Stoddard Mona Allred Don Price Mavie Dye Virginia Jenkins Sherril Richens Lewis Fausett Carol Jean Hall Geraldine Richardson Floyd Bartlett Elaine Chandler Creig Ross m mmmi Alice Glines Rex LaRose Dan Swain Mary Rudy Tom Anderson Pearl Rich Kay Brundage Karma Mecham Lyle Squire Phyllis Rowley Leon Killpack Rolene Duke Robert Long Patsy Daybell Inez Brown Mary Hamblin Michael Zupko Cecelia Jenks Charlotte Pitcher John Percival - o VaLoy Reynolds Kenneth Benson Irene Cesspooch Lafayette McCook Louella Christofferson DeRay Hall Arden Timothy Daisy Mitchell Charlene Potter Kay Morrill Larry Sprouse Virginia Hyde Adolph Bush Lurrine Potter Evelyn F. Anderson Lavonne Moeller Margaret C. Oberhansley James Mangum 9 Norma Rae Murphy Margaret Huber Kaye Timothy Rondal McKee S e n i o r 3 Senior Days — lull of work and play, and tears and laughter — are gone )orever, hut we II hare these Moments to Remember I he football games when the Utes we beat, I he times we smiled through oar defeat . . . I he Sophomore Slide, the Freshie Dance, The junior From with its romance . . . hen the year that u e took State . . . Of the boys we, were so proud. I he triumph that we felt that year . . . I he laughter and the crowd. We I have these Moments to Remember. I ho Summer turns to Winter and the present disappears, I he laughter we were glad to share null echo through the years. I hough other nights and’other days May find us gone our separate ways. We II have these Moments to Remember. e . —senior CL aJJ Officer Ambitious class officers who led the seniors in their many activities were: Norma Mur- phy, president; Margaret Huber, vice-president; Kaye Timothy, secretary and Ron- dal McKee, representative. f 92 Ida Andrews Melton Stoddard Billie Reidhead Ray Smith Anna Lee Christensen Craig Pack Yeteve Sweat Von Whiting Joe Ann Walker LeRoy Warburton Joyce Arrowchis Clayton Huber Genevieve Johnson Bob Goodrich Belle Arnold 93 Snellen Johnson Ronald Anderson Joy Bowden Helen Bigelow Heber Rasmussen Ferrell Crozier Mary Barker Gary Christensen Rosalee Brown Arake Horrocks Darrell Rasmussen Merlin Murphy Charlotte McArthur Frank Arrowchis Dixie Oberg Phillip Bellon Janet Felter Marva Horrocks 94 Sylvon Richens LaJean McKenna Jackie Bailey Billie Jean Brisbin Lynn Hullinger Evone Whitehead Carl Liddell Laura Lee Lerdahl Danny Gardner 95 Bertie Lisonbee Randy Nelson Carma Rae White Wesley Brummett Jolene Robison Neil White Robert Jensen Connie Bastian Leland Mecham Jennie Lee Hacking Ronald Brown Jo Ann Wash Lloyd Duncan Shirley Miles Gilbert Ross Carol Justice Dwain Horrocks Sheryl Drollinger Albert Hancock Maurine Yack Clyde Collins 96 Rose Mary Daniels Larry Ross Connie Stevens Gerald Broderick Edna Neilson Frankie Winn Arlene Lawson Lynn Morrill Barcy Nickell Clell Woodward Cecil Loranger Voyne Campbell JaNeil McKowen ' David Fern Clark 9Z- Joyce Labrum Jarius Lamb Geniel S. Morgan Tony Twitchell Phyllis Y. Torgerson Harold Grove Lynn Moore Kenneth Squire Wendell Mathison Leonald Perry Carolene Bowden Ray Adams Almon Johnson Robert Nyberg Norma LaRose 98 Bye noiv. I ve enjoyed my visit at Union. I like what I ve seen — the people I ve met. I here s a wonderful spirit at Union. Before I leave, I d like you to autograph my yearbook. faithfully yours, COS M O Army and Navy Store Art Taylor Ashton's Bigelow Store Bill Parrish Service Elva's Beauty Shop Essie's Beauty Shop Flying Saucer Cafe Fran Harrison Frontier Grill Bingham Store Grace's Dres Shop Bradshaw Auto Parts Brown's Inc. Bud Markey Bump's Sportswear Carlson Cleaners Cash Meat Market Center Service Christensen's Commercial Bank Costuros Crumbo Motor Dairy Freez Dalgleish Drug Daniel's Curio Dick's Shoe Store Drollinger Furniture Grant's Market Goodrich Merc Hacking Hardware Handi Market Harmston Supply Hi-Land Dairy Huish Drug Hugh's Valley Studio Jay's Ice Cream Shop J. C. Penrfey Co. 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OUR PARENTS STAFF: Billie Jean Brisbin Cuba Case Ralph Larson Joy Bowden Sue Holmes Kaye Bowen Sonja Neilson Genevieve Johnson Rolene Duke Our ci n ce Geraldine Richardson Leon Killpack Don Price La Ree Bywater Mavie Dye Sherrill Richens Kathyrn Taylor Mona Allred Elaine Angus Jerry Lambert Karen Gines Celia Kay Jenkins Elaine Chandler Gay Cloward Max Collotzi Mary Ellen Giles Loye Harris Diane Taylor V (iA .� MRS . v . 7 -V