Valier High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Valier, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1953 volume:

TO YOU, MR. LINDAHL We, the Class of 1953, proudly dedicate our yearbook to Mr. Dean Lindahl, who has been our class sponsor for two years and whose familiar, A word to the wiseis sufficient, warned us of a coming test. He taught us accuracy and helped us maintain high standards. He instilled in us a true respect for scholarship. To Mr. Lindahl we express our appreciation for making our last two years of high school the most enjoyable of our school life. Superintendent GLENN BELISLE Coach JOE LINDGREN History, Biology VIRGIL FAULKNER Music, Speech DON FREEBURY Vocational Agriculture DEAN LINDAHL Mathematics, Chemistry GLENN HOUGHTON Commercial, Piano FACULTY MRS. J. A. TIDYMAN Spanish, English MISS PAT HAAS Sixth Grade NEAL SULLIVAN Principal, Eighth Grade FRED LEET Sixth Grade VERN PETERS Seventh Grade MRS. J. POOLE (Pictured in Home Economics Section) We, the Class of 53 , chose wheat as the theme for our yearbook because wheat is often uppermost in thought and planning in our community. We chose this theme because nearly every member of our class and every student in Valier high school and every citizen of the Valier community depends directly or indirectly on wheat for his livlihood. Every direction in which a student gazes during a daydream reveals acres and acres of golden wheat alternated by the rich brown of the summer fallow. On a clear Indian summer day we can hear the roar of the combines as they make their rounds harvesting the foodstuff that Valier contributes to feed the hungry world. THESE DOORS HAVE WELCOMED CLASSES SINCE 1918. FULLY PIPENED KEI7NELS (PWS SHIRLEY RUSSELL Love is blind. Chorus 2,4; Play 3,4; Tumbling 1-4; Panther 1-4; FHA 2, Reporter 3; Queen Candidate 1. ALFRED KELLER O wearisome condition of humanity. Band and Chorus 1-4; FFA Sentinel 2, Secretary 3, President 4; District Treasurer 4; FFA, Basketball 2; Class Secretary 1; Play 4. IRENE GRAMS She stands in her own light. ” FHA 3, Treasurer 4; Plays 3,4; Class Secretary 4; Band 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Tumbling 2-4; Pow Wow 3; Panther 3,4; Art Ed. 4. Class Motto: Today we launch. Where shall we anchor? CAROL WALL CORNELIUS BARENDSEN I am master of my fate, I am captain of my soul. Basketball 4; Plays 3,4; Class President 3; Panther Staff 1-4; Librarian 4, On with the party. Class President 3, Secretary 3; Student Council President 4; Panther 1-4, Editor 4; Pep Club 1, President 4; Play 2; Chorus 2. ALBERT TRAFELET Silent, but strong. Chorus 1 ,3,4; Band 3,4; FFA, Basketball 3; Play 3. ZELDA MEEKS I am a lover, but have not yet found my thing to love.” FHA 1-4, District Chairman 3, State treasurer 3; Panther 1-4, Editor 3; Twirling 1,2,3; Tumbling 2,4; Chorus 2; Plays 3,4; Annual Editor 4. DICK PALIN Be valiant, but not too venturesome. Band 1-4, President 3; Boys State 3; Chorus 1,3, 4; Class President 4; Council 2; Panther 1-4; Plays 3,4. PATTI JOHNSON JEAN NORSBY Tender and true. FHA 1-4; Panther 1-4; Chorus 3; Girls State 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Heisey Award 3; Class president 1, secretary 3, Council 3; Pep Club 1, secretary 4; Twirling and Tumbling 1-4; Plays 3,4; FFA Sweetheart 3; Queen Candidate 3.4. SHERRILL RUEHLMAN ’Many small make a great. Class president 1; Plays, 4; Chorus, Band 1-4; Pep Club treasurer 4; Panther 4; Tennis, Basketball 2,3; Cheerleader 2,4; Transfer from Hartline. Washington. 'Men are a necessary evil. Chorus 1,2,4; Band 1-3; Class secretary 3, vice president 4; Plays 2-4; Panther 4; Tennis, Basketball 1-3; Cheerleader 3,4; Student Council treasurer 3; Twirling 4; Transfer from Hartline, Washington. FRANCIS KUKA Just another bubble in the stream of life. Chorus 1; Panther 1-4. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Nick Pfeiffer, who died June 14, when he jumped from a moving truck and fell beneath the rear wheels. A twinkle in his eyes and prank in mind best describes Nick. Loved and respected by all, he faithfully performed his duties as manager of the football team. His excellent drawings for THE PANTHER brought praise from the M.I.E.A. Editor'1. His death was deeply felt by the many friends he made during his two years as a student of V.H.S. 1 i V „ vv A 1 - - V I W H |5| V DALE DEAN EVELYN BOWMAN DALE ARNST BONNIE BOWMAN JOHN FREEMAN BETTY DeSMET BILL GINTER SANDRA HOLM MYRNA MOZER DEAN SWANK MARY NORSBY MARVIN WHITE j u N I O R S l� ±L ffblL PATRICIA CHAUSSE LESTER MALLETTE MARY ANN HABETS KENNETH MUNYON MEARLIN THOMAS LILLIAN STOKES RICHARD TORGERSON SUSAN SLEZAK BERTHA VANDEN BOS BOB WENTWORTH MARTHA WOLDSTAD ROMA WOOD BEN BEAUDRY President CHARLES SMITH Vice-President BOB PALIN Secretary Treasurer Allan Opal Delbert Janice Jere Shirley Ames McVay Christiaens Culleton Walley Hale Rosalie Jack Doreen Raymond Lucille Ira Norcutt Arnst Gossard Keeler Bonnett Graham 1 Bill Barendson Barbara Shepard Charles Trafelet Edna Eddie Sandra Thomas Keeler Wall Shirley Johnson Bob Krattiger T Dick DeBoo Terry Carol Dwayne Marjorie Holms Otthouse Roberts Adkins Tom Chadwick Pauline Trafelet YOUNG SPROUTS Gale Habets-President Sharlin Bruner Secretary -Treasurer David Fitzpatrick Vice-President Maureen Christiaens Rosetta Jacobson Jack Ginter Shirley Sporleder Kenneth Norsby Beverly Orr Russell Aiken Virginia Ihnen Robert Shephard Karl Ingebrigstson Bonnie Brown Keith Pfeiffer Myna Kennedy Gordon Parker Paddy Kibbee Larry Krattiger Patricia Lightner Herbert Kuka Pat Ferguson Greg Bowman Kathleen Pauli Judy Hammer Mary Jo McVay Ellen Habets Lillian Johnson Sam Stokes Gloye Paul Rita Mozer Larry Habets FRESHMEN E S H T H G R A D E W. Arnst N. Beaudry D. Bonnet B. Bowman L. Brophy B. Brown L. Brown J. Christiaens J. Christiaens G. De Vinney A. Habets C. Itherbide A. Jacobson E. Lauffer S. Lightner B. McVay V. Monroe B. Norsby L. Palin P. Palin A. Sheble F. Stokes D. Swank A. Widhalm J. Bolsmo Y. De Smet S. Habets J. Haynes M. Keeler I. Kibbee N. Lauffer T. Meeks P. Miller R. Norsby G R A D E R. Norsby S. Norsby N. Osterman D. Peterson R. Roberts C. Schneider J. Sheble J. Slezak S. Snortland D. Sporleder R. Stoltz B. Tidyman M. Wheeler T. Widhalm L. Windle P. Driscoll (Not Pictured) JUNIORS M. Stevens, Coach Peter, D. Peterson, D. Bonnett, L. Windle, D. Sporleder, T. Meeks, J. Kibbee, V. Monroe, D. Swank, J. Stokes, E. Lauffer, W. Arnst, J. Norsby. Wayne Arnst Larry Windle Sylvia Johnson in the cast of THE CRAZY CASTLES presented Penthouse Style CHEERLEADERS Sandra Lightner Lynn Palin Gloria DeVinney Jack Christiaens FOOTBALL Front row; Del Christiaens, Dean Swank, Dick DeBoo, Bob Palin, Marvin White, Dale Dean, Bill Ginter, Bob Krattiger. Back row; Manager Karl Ingebrigston, Coach Joe Lindgren, Allan Ames, Jack Arnst, Russell Aiken, Jack Ginter, Greg Bowman, Bob Wentworth, Manager Larry Krattiger. During the fall of 1952, Coach Lindgren started building our football team around three returning lettermen - - Dean Swank, Bob Palin, and Dale Dean. The team began rather shakily and lost the first three games, but grew better as the season wore on and won the last four games of the schedule. The entire team will be playing again next year, as no men were lost to graduation. Valier 6 - - Big Sandy 31 Valier 50 - - Centerville 27 Valier 14 - - Belt 34 Valier 50 - - Rudyard 14 Valier 12 - - Sunburst 45 Valier 22 - - Oilmont 0 Valier 47 - - - Augusta 18 MARVIN WHITE BOB PALIN BILL GINTER Captain BOB KRATTIGER DICK DE BOO DEL CHRISTIAENS Standing: Coach Joe Lindgren, Manager Karl Ingebrigtson, Delbert Christiaens, Dale Dean, Marvin White, Russell Aiken, Kay Mallette, Bob Palin, Corney Barendsen, Dean Swank, Herb Kuka, Bill Ginter, and Manager Larry Krattiger. Kneeling: Jere Walley, Edward Keeler, Dick Torgerson, Vernon Kuka, Jack Ginter, Terry Holm, Kenney Norsby, Allan Ames, and Bob Wentworth. Valier - - 53 Fairfield - - 46 Valier - - 83 Brady- - - 41 Valier - -28 Browning - 81 Valier - - 71 Brady - - - 45 Valier - - 50 Sunburst- - -59 Valier - - 46 Oilmont - - 47 Valier - - 43 Sunburst- - 45 Valier - - 62 Fort Benton - 68 Valier - - 40 Big Sandy — 45 Valier - - 48 Big Sandy- - 66 Valier - - 48 Dutton- - - 60 Valier - - 55 Cut Bank - - 65 Valier - - 69 Oilmont - - 78 Valier - - 53 Cut Bank- 66 Valier - - 57 Conrad - - - 65 Valier - - 49 Belt— 47 Valier - - 50 Conrad- - -48 Valier - - 39 Browning- - 66 Valier - •• 42 Fairfield - - 66 Valier - - 69 Centerville - 39 This yea the basketball team was very unpredictable. Some of the games lost were heartbreakers and some of them were won spectacularly. The team as a whole is young with only two Seniors on the team. With a little more experience our team could become a major threat to any other team. CORNELIUS BARENDSEN BILL GINTER RUSSELL AIKEN KAY MALLETTE HERBERT KUKA DELBERT CHRISTIAENS The Tumblers, under the direction of Miss Haas, have provided intermission entertainment at four games and the district tournament. I. Grams M. Habets Z. Meeks TUMBLERS S. Russell and S. Slezak This modern, new, elementary school, built at the cost of $200,000, was completed February 6, and the grades moved in on the tenth. The dedication was held on March 8, at which W. R. Evans of Red Lodge was guest speaker. The building also houses the cafeteria and the health room. We're moving! Leaving the Old Stone Building. Mrs. Johnson and the Third Grade. Top row: T. Chadwick, D. DeBoo, B. Beaudry, B. Palin, D. Arnst, D. Palin. Second row: D. Swank, M. White, D. Roberts, A. Keeler, R. Keeler, D. Christiaens, J. Arnst, E. Keller, B. Wentworth. Third row: S. Holm, L. Bonnet, J. Culleton, B. Henneman, C. Orthouse, S. Russell, I. Grams, B. Bowman, L. Stoke, S. Hale, P. Chausse. Fourth tow; R. Mozer, R. Woods, P. Johnson, K. Pauli, G. Paul, M. Woldstad, M. Habets, P. Lightner, B. Shephard, P. Kibbee, S. Johnson. Last row; V. Faulkner, S. Rhuelman, M. Kennedy, R. Jacobson, M. Christiaens, D. Gossard, B. DeSmet, E. Bowman, R. Norcutt, P. Ferguson, B. Habets. MUSIC The music department has grown considerably in the past two years with the addition of two new bass horns, alto and bass clarinets, with the filling out of other sections in the band, and with twenty new voices in the chorus. The band, chorus, and twirlers have made trips to Havre, Fairfield, Fort Benton, and Missoula in the past two years. Under the direction of Virgil Faulkner, the music department has become the largest voluntary participating organization in the school. Because of the added interest in both band and chorus, the quality of musicianship has reached an excellence never before attained in Valier Schools. Pat Chausse Piano Accompanist for Chorus Top row: Z. Meeks, J. Norsby, P. Johnson, S. Johnson. Second row: K. Pauli, B. Orr, P. Kibbee, M. Christiaens, B. Shephard, P. Lightner. Top row: T. Holm, L. Windle, R. Sporleder, R. Keeler, S. Holm, B. Henneman, D. Palin, E. Lauffer, D. Roberts. Second row: L. Bonnet, C. Otthouse, C. Schnieder, J. Sheble, A. Ames, D. Arnst, B. Palin, A. Keeler, B. Tidyman, R. Roberts. Third row: B. Wentworth, D. Gossard, P. Ferguson, E. Keeler, D. Swank, B. Beaudry, P. Chausse, I. Grams, L. Wentworth, M. King. Fourth row: V. Faulkner, N. Lauffer, S. Snortland, S. Ruehlamn, N. Beaudry, J. Ginter, L. Palin, P. Trafelet, J. Arnst, P. Palin, M. Stephens. Alfred Keeler Delbert Christiaens Jere Walley Jack Arnst President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Dick DeBoo Edward Keeler Raymond Keeler Reporter Sentinel Rov. Officer First row: D. Freebury, R. Keeler, J. Walley, A. Keeler, D. Christiaens, D. DeBoo, E. Keeler. Second row: L. Habets, K. Norsby, B. Krattiger, S. Stokes, G. Parker, T. Chadwick, R. Aiken, B. Adkins, M. Thomas, G. Habets, G. Bowman, L. Krattiger, K. Inge-brigston, K. Pfeiffer. On the irrigated pasture shown at the left, the Vo. Ag. class is studying soils. In the soil profile they are looking for color, texture, structure, and depth of each soil horizon. These factors aid in determining soil productivity, crop types, and erosion factors. The picture to the right tells much the same story as the one above, except it is on dry land. Not shown on this page, but an interesting trip, was a field trip on Bang's disease. Bang's or Brucellosis, may be contacted by humans as undulant fever. The Bang's trip consisted of blood testing cows and vaccinating calves. The picture on left is of the Vo. Ag. class taking a day to caponize a group of roosters. The caponizing they are practicing is done by injecting Diethylstilbesterol under the skin in the neck, just behind the head. The compound counteracts the male harmones in a rooster and produces a capon. Every member of the class injected a bird, and at the moment Ed K. is wondering if he is going to hurt his little pet rooster. This won't hurt him, Ed. ■r Mrs. Poole Offers Guidance to Future Homemakers First table: S. Bruner, M. Christiaens, P. Ferguson, V. Ihnen, Mrs. Poole, B. Orr. Second table: R. Mozer, S. Sporleder, E. Habets, M. McVay. F.H.A Row one: Mrs. Poole, S. Slezak, P. Ferguson, S. Hale, I. Grams, M. Norsby, L. Johnson, J. Norsby. M. Kennedy., S. Russell, Z. Meeks. Row two: O. McVay, R. Mozer, B. Habets, D. Gossard, E. Bowman, R, Woods, B. Orr, B. DeSmet, R. Norcutt, M. Mozer, M. McVay, Row three: G. Paul, P. Kibee, B. Brown, B. Bowman P. Chausee, J. Culleton, S. Holm, L. Bonnet, M. Habets, L. Stokes, S. Bruner, B. Sheppard, R. Jacobson. Row one, left to right: R. I. Norsby, P. Johnson, S. Ruehlman. Row two: S. Russell, Z. Meeks, M. Mozer, B. Vanden Bos, S. Slezak, B. Orr. Row three: S. Bruner, L. Johnson, K. Pauli, P. Trafelet, E. Thomas, S. Wall, B. Shepard, B. Desmet. Row four: M. Walstad, M. McVay, E. Habets, R. Woods, B. Brown, J. Hammer, P. Ferguson, B. Habets. Row five: M. Kennedy, V. Ihnen, S. Sporleder, M. Norsby, S. Johnson, M. Christiaens, O. McVay, R. Mozer, Row six: P. Chausse, D. Henneman, L Grams, E. Bowman, L. Bonnett, G. Paul, S. Hale, D. Gos-sard. Row seven: M. Habets, R. Jacobson, P. Lightner, S. Holms, C. Otthouse, C. Wall, R. Norcutt, L. Stokes, B. Bowman J. Culleton, P. Kibbee. CHEER LEADERS The Valier Pep Squad was formed this year with Carol Wall President, Sherrill Ruehlman Vice President, Jean Norsby Secretary-Treas. Supt. Belisle was chosen sponsor of the group. They made seven trips, exchanging free passes with Sunburst, Oilmont, and Brady. Cheerleaders: Sherrill Ruehlman, left: Shirley, Johnson, Jean Norsby, center; Patti Johnson, right. Top row: J. Norsby, B. Bowman, S. Ruehlman, P. Johnson Second row: M. Kennedy, P. Chausse, B. Habets, S. Holm Third row: S. Hale, B. Shephard, R. Jacobson, P. Kibbee CARNIVAL Bingo, fish pond, the Community Club dance and for climax crowning Betty Habets Carnival Queen added to the excitement, fun and profit of the Carnival. The Student Council enjoyed most counting the profits of a successful evening. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2 School opened, Supt. Belisle's 19-Jan.5 Christmas Vacation first day, 5 new teachers, 364 6- 8 Kansas City Tests students. 22-23 Semester Tests 5 Freshmen initiation and party. 9 Carol Wall heads student council. FEBRUARY 12 Freshmen return party. 5 Annual pictures taken 23 Patti Johnson, Jean Norsby, Sher- 10 Moved into new grade school. rill Rhuelman, Shirley Johnson 18 Senior Banquet at Conrad elected cheerleaders. 20 FHA Party 27 Juniors sponsor Hobo party. 25 Blood mobile 27-28 District Tournament OCTOBER 1 Pep Club organized, Carol Wall, MARCH President. 8 Dedication of new School 9 Juniors order rings. 10 Amateur program 11 FHA meeting, Mryna Mozer 20 Band and Chorus Concert elected District Secretary. 23 Senior Play, Tish 14 Student Musicians organized. 25-27 FHA Convention, Havre 22 Senior Night Club party. 27-28 State Tournament 23-24 M.E.A. Convention. APRIL NOVEMBER 11 FFA Banquet 1 Harvest Festival, Betty Habets 15-16 FFA Convention, Bozeman crowned queen, Net Profit 18 Junior Prom $774.27 25 Music Festival, Fairfield 7- 8 Junior High Play, Crazy Castles 13-14 Ping-Pongs taken. MAY 14 Freshman school party. 1 High School Week 27-28 Thanksgiving vacation. 7- 8 Music Festival, Missoula 15-17 Interscholastic Meet DECEMBER 22 Senior Banquet 4 Chest X-ray 100% turn-out. 25 Baccalaureate 7- 8 Jr. High Jamboree 26 Commencement 12 Christmas Concert 27 School out 19 Christmas Formal NORTHERN LIGHTS STAFF Editor...............................................................ZELDA MEEKS Circulation Manager--------------------------------------------------CAROL WALL Art Editor - -- - — --------- — - - ----------- - — - - IRENE GRAMS Music and Junior High------------------------------------------DICK PALIN Sports and Honor Roll----------------------------------CORNEY BARENDSEN Snaps......................................................SHIRLEY RUSSELL Lay-Outs...........................................................FRANCIS KUKA FFA........................................................ALFRED KEELER Administration and Who's Who-------------------------------ALBERT TRAFELET Pep Club and Freshmen------------------------------------------------PATTI JOHNSON Junior High Activities and Sophomores-----------------SHERRILL RUEHLMAN Typing and Work Pages-------------------------------------- JEAN NORSBY Nice, Sharp, and Even After receiving an All-State rating last year at the Montana Interscholastic Meet, THE PANTHER staff has tried hard to maintain that standard. It has striven to encourage the students to be better citizens, to make more interesting copy, and to give everyone an opportunity to be included in the production of THE PANTHER. PROPHECY In the year 1973 we find the twelve members of the class of 53 gathered around a large banquet table in one of New York’s swankiest night clubs. We find that Carol Wall is the speaker of the evening. Carol is not only Editor of the New York Times , but is mayor of the gigantic city. She plans to run for president on the prohibition ticket in the next election. Miss Zelda Meeks, covered with diamonds, now owns the largest Buick agency in the U. S., and she plans on marrying soon if she can just find one she wants to settle down with. Dick Palin and his wife, the former Irene Grams, are one of America's wealthiest families. Dick is the nation’s leading architect. He claims his success is due to Irene's wonderful landscaping plans. Next we find Alfred Keeler, who is the National Advisor of the FFA. Alfred and his thirteen sons (all FFA members) are running a three thousand acre wheat ranch south of Valier. Shirley Van De Kop (Shirley Russell) is still living in San Diego, as Albert is not yet out of the Navy. At the foot of the table we find Joe Kuka, who has made a million with his amusement park at Dupuyer. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Christiaens (Patti Johnson) and Mr. and Mrs. Del Christiaens (Sherrill Ruehlman) are living on the old homestead east of Valier. Albert Trafelet runs a large garage and used car lot at Dupuyer. Whether you want a 1914 Ford or a 72 Cadillac, Albert will be able to provide it. Jean Norsby, Miss America of 1958, is now one of Hollywood’s leading stars. It is rumored that she makes frequent trips back to Valier to visit with her old friends Marvin White and Chuck Smith. Last, but not least, we find Corney Barendsen. Corney now heads Mayo Clinic and has made a fortune separating Simese twins. Class Colors: Blue and Silver Class Rower: Yellow Rose LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the senior class of the city of Valier in the county of Pondera and the state of Montana, being of sound body and mind, do make and publish this our last will and testament. To the faculty we leave all the knowledge they could not cram into our heads, as we think it to be of little value. This knowledge may be passed on to the Juniors if they so wish it. To the Janitors we leave our immortal works of art carved upon every desk and blackboard. To the Juniors we leave absolutely nothing, as they are said to have everything. To the sophomores we leave our sophisticated ways. To the Freshman we leave our ability to get along with the faculty. To Jere Walley, Dick Palin leaves his pull with Mr. Lindahl. Albert Trafelet wills his quiet, mannerly ways to Ira Graham in hopes that he will apply them. Alfred Keeler bequeaths to his younger brothers his position in the FFA. Corney Barendsen leaves his place on the honor roll to Keith Pfeiffer. Patti Johnson wills to John Freeman her vim and vigor, Irene Grams leaves with Dick. joe Kuka bequeaths his corner in the library to anyone who will make good use of it. Jean Norsby leaves Marvin White and Chuck Smith, for she can't take them with her. To Corky Ames, Zelda Meeks wills her ambition. To the freshman girls, Sherrill leaves Del. Carol Wall bequeaths her quiet, lady-like manners to Pat Chausse. Shirley Russell leaves for California, so she can be with a certain sailor. We, the mighty Seniors, leave no stone unturned. In witness whereof. We, the class of 1953, set our hands and seal this twenty-sixth day of May, Anno Domini, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. PERSONAL BEQUESTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: PROTEIN TEST EEpia C. Barendsen - - 19 P. Chausse - - - 18 D. Palin----------10 B. Henneman - - 10 D. Swank - - - - 8 C. Wall.........7 S. Slezak - - - - 7 M. Mozer - - - - 7 C. Otthouse - - - 7 Z. Meeks-----------4 J. Norsby - - - - 4 S. Johnson - - - 4 P. Ferguson - - 4 L. Johnson - - - 4 S. Ruehlman - - -3 O. McVay------2 L. Bonnet - - - - 2 D. Hammer - - - 2 R. Mozer - - - - 2 B. Palin - - - - 2 J. Wally---------1 The • means one appearance of the name on the honor roll. This record was compiled from all available records. Left to right: I. Grams, D. Arnst, S. Russell, D. Palin, J. Norsby, D. Swank, Z. Meeks, A. Trafelet, C. Barendsen. Bab-, a four act comedy written by Edward Charles Carpenter, was presented by the Junior Class under the direction of Mrs. J. F. Ward. The case was as follows: Bab Archibald -Jane Raleigh - -Guy Grosvenor -Mrs. Archibald -Mr. Archibald -Carter Brooks - ■ Leila Archibald -William - - - -Clinton Beresford - JEAN NORSBY - - IRENE GRAMS - - DALE ARNST SHIRLEY RUSSELL DICK PALIN • - DEAN SWANK • - ZELDA MEEKS ALBERT TRAFELET - C. BARENDSEN Leila Archibald - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ZELDA MEEKS ACT II ACT III 1952 SPRING AWARDS Jack Tidyman Judy Holm Ron Christiaens Beverly Eppe Valedictorian Salutatorian Heisey Awards American Legion M.I. E. A. Silver Key Medal, Elk's Scholar- ship Award. Benny Beaudry and Irene Grams attend Pow Wow. Kenneth Munyon Irene Grams Editor Zelda Meeks and Judy Holm. THE PANTHER brings State Award 1952. Heisey Awards The five Heisey award winners each received a fifty dollar check for the greatest improvement in citizenship and scholarship for the year among the students of V. H. S. WHO’S WHO STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Dean Swank, Vice President, Dwayne Roberts, Secretary-Treasurer, Pat Ferguson, Representative, and Carol Wall, President. Jean Norsby goes to Girls' State Dick Palin goes to Boys' State MQNTAfi; ffitnipr A Northern Lights Editor Zelda Meeks Pat Strandwold Junior Late Comers Vernon Kuka Sophomore CLASSES IN SESSION CHEMISTS PREPARE CHLORINE Left to right: Dean Swank, Mr. Lindahl, Dick Palin, Kenneth Munyon. BIOLOGY STUDENTS STUDY FROG Left to right: Alan Ames, Charles Trafelet, Barbara Henneman, Shirley Johnson. BROWSING AND STUDYING Left to right: D. Torgerson, J. Kuka, S. Wall, P, Trafelet, I. Graham, K. Pfeiffer, LOS AMIGOS ESTUDIAN ESPANOL. Left to right: D. Hammer, P. Lightner, B. Barendsen, R. Shephard, J, Hammer, D. Gossard. PADDY EXPLAINS GRAPHS Left to right: G. Paul, S. Bruner, B. Habets, R. Mozer, B. Shephard, L. Johnson, J. Ginter, S. Hale. P. Kibbee with the pointer. UL ABNER AND WHITEY MAE 4 O'CLOCK TAKES TVVQ TO TANGO FUN T1MF DARK EVE'S SHIPLEY DON'T TAKE MV PICTURE N0W-5WERRIL In the fall the harvest is reaped; in the spring the Class of '53 graduates on May 26. A LITHOGRAPHED YEARBOOK DALLAS TEXAS