Waterville High School - Yellowjacket Yearbook (Waterville, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1956 volume:

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H, S. our own, Senior Class I9 Back Row: Terry Thomas, Gary Norris, Tom Thompson, Ronald Mann,Me1vin Potts, Middle Row: Richard Reitz, Miss Laura Geyer Ksponsorl, Eldon Genschorck, Russell Kalous, Miss Lena Anderson lsponsorl, Karen Wager. Front Row: Duane Nightingale, Alvin Tate, Shirley Holle,Dorothy Kalous, Donna Nemechek, CLASS OFFICERS Richard Reitz . Eldon Genschorck Dorothy Kalous . Shirley Bolle . Karen Wager . Gary Norris . 1... Valdictorien . . Salutatorian . . 11 Class Colors . . Class Flower . . , , , , , President . . Vice-President , , Secretary Treasurer Student Council Student Council . . Dorothy Kalous . . . Tom Thompson Green and White Carnation Class Motto . . . . . . Life Is a Picture, Paint It Well Administration i R. H. TURNER BOARD OF EDUCATION i s My A. N. McAtee-Treasurer, G, G, Hensley-Clerk, M. E. Reitzel-Director. The Waterville public school system is maintained on the eight-four plan. Grades 1 to 8 make up the elementary school and grades 9 tp 12 make up the high school. Waterville High School has been rated as a Class A school by the State Department of Education and the grade school has a C rating. WHS is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Sidi-2 Facult Back Row: Mr. Joe Beck, Mr. Robert Whitaker, Mr. Clyde Strimple, Mr. John Du mermuth Csubstitute teacherl. Middle Row: Miss Laura Geyer, Miss Luella Geyer, Mrs. R.H. Turner, Mrs. Gloria Beck, Mrs. Faye Jean Dean. Front Row: M . R. H. Turner, Miss Mary Schuchart, Miss Ilomay Williamson, Miss Margaret Nelson. R. H. Turner, A. B., H. Ed. Superintendent Peru State Teachers College University of Colorado Lena Anderson, B. S. Science Kansas State College University of Kansas Luella Geyer, B. S. Social Science, Librarian Lindenwood College university of Nebraska Laura Geyer, B. S. English Lindenwood College University of Nebraska Robert Whitaker, B. S. Vocational Agriculture Kansas State College Faye Jean Dean, B. S. Vocational Hbmemaking Kansas State College Clyde Strimple, A. B. Coach, Mathematics Washburn University Joe Beck, B. S. Commerce, Ass't Coach Emporia State Teachers College Ilomay Williamson, B. S. Music Kansas State College Margaret Nelson, B. S. Grades 1 and 2 Pittsburg State Teachers College Gloria Beck 2 year certificate Grades 3 and M Emporia State Teachers College Mary Schuchart, A. B., M. A. Grades 5 and 6 University of Kansas Columbia University M s. R. H. Turner Office Secretary Annual Staff Editor ------------------- Beverly Hanson Assistant Editor --------- Charles Blaser Classes ------------------- Lola Springer Peggy Stryker Activities ---------------- Shirley Ewing Sharon Christensen Athletics -------------- Larry Youngstedt Larry Nenstiel Snapshots ------------------- Jerry Hedke Business Manager ---------- Linda Johnson Faculty Advisor -------- Miss Laura Geyer We wish to express our thanks to members of the faculty, students and patrons who in any way assisted in the production of this annual. The Annual Staff Charles Luin Blaser That combination we like to see, An athlete, a scholar, a leader - all three. Lester Brammer Though lessons are such a bore, Reading books is really no chore, Sharon June Christensen Always full of fun, with a smile for every- OI16 , Francis Joseph Dobrovolny There's music everywhere When Dobrovo1ny's on the air, Shirley Jane Ewing With her pleasant ways, She's assured of happy days, Beverly Jean Hanson As ou Queen, She reigns supreme. Jerry Lee Hedko Unk is his name, And hs's always the same, Linda Ellen Johnson She can s1ng,she can act, A clever miss, now that's a fact, Richard Emery Merrill 'Boots-boots-boots-boots- movin' up an' down--- Larry Waldo Nenstiel He's courteous and polite To all the girls - a real delight, Wilbur Lewis Paradies A willing worker, yes, He'11 always help when asked. Norman Lee Roepke Loyal member of our class, With interests in a Junior lass. Arnold David Schuh As the arti t of our class, A11 others he'11 surpass. Larry John Springer In spite of the color of his hair, You never see his temper flare. Lola Joanne Springer At her work She never shirks. Peggy Maxine Stryker Friendly in manner, care- free and gay, Nothing worries her in any way, Larry Dean Youngstedt When a senior he became, He helped lead our team to fame. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing: Shirley Ewing, Larry Youngstedt, Beverly Hanson. Seated: Larry Nenstiel, Jerry Hbdke, Linda Johnson. President ------------------- Larry Ybungstedt Vice President ------------------- Jerry Hedke Secretary --------------------- Beverly Hanson Treasurer ---------------------- Shirley Ewing Student Council Members ------ --Linda Johnson Larry Nenstiel SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS Miss Lena Anderson Miss Laura Geyer Class Flower-- -------- -White Rose. Class Colors ----------- - ----- --Blue and White. Class Mbtto----'The Higher We Climb, The Higher The View'. LaVerna Bergsten Beth Binder Ellen Blaser Norman Dummermuth Dean Genschorck x Y n Ke D119 Herrmann Melvyn Miller Carol Johnson Marilyn Parker Gregory Koppes Donald Pishny Francis Mentgen shaman nanny Harlan Richner John Roche Beverly Sawin Janet Scheibe Marcella Scheibe Sim Shirck George Short Mae Springer Sondra Steele Sharon Steenson Dora Thompson Charlotte Toburen Sarah Wiechmann CLASS OFFICERS Standing: Beverly Sawin, Dean Genschorck. Seated: Marcella Scheibe, Ellen Blaser, Sondra Steele, LaVerna Bergsten. President ------------------ Sondra Steele Vice President ---------- LaVerna Bergsten Secretary ------------------- Ellen Blaser Treasurer ------------------ Beverly Sawin Student Council Members--Dean Genschorck Marcella Scheibe CLASS ACTIVITIES There are twenty-six students enrolled in the Junior Class of The high light of the year is the Junior-Senior Banquet-Prom which they sponsor in honor of the Senior Class in spring. This year the theme chosen for the affair was Candyland . Members of the class take part in the following high school activities: FFA, FHA, Garrick Group, Pep Club, W Club, Athletics, Glee Clubs, Dozenettes, Band. CLASS SPONSORS M s. Faye Jean Dean Miss Luella Geyer 44' i s 3 1 3 Sophomore Class Back Row: Roger Roepke, Donald Mann, Bobbie Mann, Arnold Lindquist, Sue Nelson. Middle Row: Mr. Robert Whitaker, Joyce Smith, Hetty Hanson Janet Kotapish,Katy Pronske,Francis Dglrymple, Front Row: Dennis Christensen, Elmer Samsel, Janet Liver- good, Carmen Hula, Delores Dummermuth. CLASS OFFICERS President ------------ J ------ -Sue Nelson Vice President ------------ -Bobbie Mann Secretary ----------- Delores Dummermuth Treasurer ------------------ Joyce Smith Student Council Members----Carmen Hula Arnold Lindquist Sponsor ------------ Mr. Robert Whitaker 9:3455 Freshmen Class Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Dewayne Roepke, Morris Merrill, Wayne Roepke, Ruby Johnson, Twila Preston, Rosalie Steele, Grace Livergood. Ivan Sedlacek, Martin Merrill, Larry Woborny,Carol Short,Cleota Kurtz,Sharon Burger,Char1ee Copeland. Dennis King, Donald Tommer, John Stryker, Shelby Steenson, Suzie Hunt, Pam Maupin,Jill Peterson,Mr. Strimple. CLASS OFFICERS President --------------- Rosalie Steele Vice President ------------- Carol Short Secretary ------------- Charlee Copeland Treasurer ----------------- John Stryker Student Council Members---Ruby Johnson Sponsor ------------- Mr. Clyde Strimple W W ,ia Junior High Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Marilyn Mann, Sheila Bolejack, Lawrence Murk, Bobby Blaser, David Leiber, Donald Leiber, Bobby Bolejack, Georgiana Potts, Sharon Lockhart. Carol Genschorck, Marilyn Miller, Carolyn Parker, Carol Roepke, Janice Barleen, Larry Brammer, Rowland Edwards, Everett Murk, Larry Lindquist. Mr, Beck, JoAlys Binder, Elizabeth Kurtz, LeAnn Sawin, Rebecca Soheibe, Kay Williamson, Betty Tilley Lee Elliott, Jimmy Burke, Norman Holla, Dorene Nenstiel, Judy Dummermuth, Joan Hawley, Jarol Schuchart, Clione Woborny, Gloria Hula, Abby Shirok, Ronald Lockhart,Eldon Sedlacek, David Reitze1,Jerome Livergood, Willard Keitel, Dudley Nelson, William McNulty. i Student Council Back Row: Dean Genschorck, Wayne Roepke, Ruby Johnson, Linda Johnson. Middle Row: Larry Nenstiel, Arnold Lindquist, Janice Barleen. Front Row: Dudley Nelson, Marcella Scheibe, Carmen Hula, Mr, Turner. The Student Council of Waterville High School is an organi- zation of students, elected by students, to serve as their offi- cial representatives in all matters of concern to the school. It is somewhat comparable to a state legislature or to Con ress in that the representatives of the people Kor the students? are elected to represent them and to speak for them. It provides a medium through which student opinion may be heard and a forum for the consideration of common school problems. But it is more that this. Besides being a student foru , the student council is a training ground for leaders and followers. It gives stu- dents an opportunity to act in a real situation, not one which is 'made upn just for practice. The student council is involved in the real problems of the school and can offer many sug- gestions for improvement, there is not and should not be any make believe' in the functioning of a truly effective student council. Thus, involvement in the real and important problems of the school gives students an opportunity to be heard and the accompanying understanding that their opinions are not only listened to but are also acted upon. By providing an opportunity for high school students to do the things which a good citizen does, the student council teaches good citizenship. It encourages students to become interested in civic matters and to take significant steps to alleviate a situation or to suggest ways and means of improve- ment. The main purpose of the student council is to teach good citizenship and, thus, the student council becomes, in reality, a laboratory of citizenship, an organization that teaches our young people to be good citizens by doing the things which a good citizen does. Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Roger Roepke,Dean Genschorck Francis Dobrovolny. Marilyn Parker, Miss Luella Geyer Clibrarianl . Beth Binder, Beverly Hanson, Delores Dum ermuth. WHS Librar The WHS library contains a large number of books for use by the students and the faculty of WHS. It contains five sets of Encyclopedias, many bound volumes of magazin- es as the Reader's Digest, the National Geographic and Holiday, many volumes of fic- tion to which new ones are added each year and much other reference material. The high school also sub- scribes to fifteen different monthly and weekly magazines and two daily newspapers which are placed in the library. Miss Luella Geyer is the WHS librariang Six of the high school students serve as the assistant librarians. Pictured in the snapshots below are typical scenes in the WHS library. Garrick Gr up The Garrick Group is a club for those sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in dramatics. This group sponsors a three-act play every other school year as well as one- act plays throughout each school term. Officers for 1955-1956 are Charles Blaser, presi- dentg Ellen Blaser, vice- presldentg Beverly Hanson, secretaryg Janet Scheibe, treasurer. The sponsors are Miss Laura Geyer and Miss Lena Anderson. Soenes from the one-act play 'Buddy Answers An Ad' which the oup presented Nov. 8, 1955 are pictured below. g gggtAN AD 'G-ee, Dad, you're swell. I know He uses face cream HHeyl youure not gonna' smear dw to keep his razors oiled that stuff on me, are youqn Science Club Back Row: Bobby Bolejack, Donald Leiber, Bobby Blaser, Lawrence Murk. Middle Row: Jimmie Burke, Everett Murk, Rowland Edwards, Larry Brammer, Lee Elliott, Ronald Lockhart, Norman Holle, Front Row: David Reitzel, Larry Lindquist, Willard Keitel, Eldon Sedlacek, Jerome Livergood, Dudley Nelson, William McNulty, KMiss Lena Anderson is the sponsorb. PROJECTS EXHIBITED AT THE SCIENCE FAIR, NOV. 8, 1955 az um awww f mum- ii!!'Vl2llHls 1 4 .,,.,,,.,..,,.1.a.l l l f , LII.. wax ,,,,,,.g-as - Q ' ' V.-fun na 1- H 35152 'F u-fu :-wld 1 Y' sg, 1 A fl ar' xi may F.H.A. Back Row: Janet Kotapish, Hetty Hanson, Sue Nelson, Twila Preston, Charlotte Toburen, Ruby Johnson, Carol Johnson, Sondra Steele, Linda Johnson, Sarah Wiechmann, Willadean Sheffield, Rosalie Steele, Beverly Sawin, Joyce Smith, Grace Livergood. Fourth Row: Sharon Lockhart, Georgiana Potts, LaVerna Bergsten, Sharon Steenson, Shelia Bolejack, Marilyn Mann, Beverly Hanson, Peggy Stryker, Janice Barleen, Carol Short, Carolyn Parker, Carol Roepke, Cleota Kurtz, Sharon Christensen, Katy Pronske. Third Row: Mae Springer, Marilyn Miller, Dora Thompson, Sharon Burger, Marcella Scheibe, Frances Dalrymple, Marilyn Parker, Carol Genschorck, Shirley Ewing, Betty Tilley, JoAlys Binder, Abby Shirck, Gloria Hula, Elizabeth Kurtz, Janet Livergood. Second Row: Mrs. Dean, Suzie Hunt, Carmen Hula, Lola Springer, Delores Dum ermuth,Rebecca Scheibe, Beth Binder, Kay W1Ihamson,Charlee Copeland,LeAnne Sawin,EDen Blaser, Front Row: Pam Maupin, Joan Hawley, Jarol Schuchart, Dorene Nenstiel, Jill Peterson, Judy Du mermuth, Clione Woborny, Janet Scheibe. The Future Homemakers of America was organized in Waterville High School in l9hh. Some of the purposes of the organization are to develop an understanding and appreciation to aid in the personal development of the girls, and to help the member to be- come active and efficientparticipants in home and com unitylife. The club officers are Sarah Lou Wiechmann, president, Ellen Blaser, vice-president, Sue Nelson, secretaryg Carol Johnson, treasurer, LaVerna Bergsten, historian, Sharon Steenson, pian- istg Sondra Steele, song leader, Mrs. Allen Dean, sponsor, 'I'he club motto is Toward New Horizons , the flower is the red rose and the colors are red and white, Mrs, Paul Wiechmann, Mrs. George Blaser Sarah wiechmann B Disiiliflx Pg-'gzgldent C119-Pte? Mother' Chapter PP9515-Unt F.F.A. Back Row: Morris Merrill, Kenneth Herrmann,George Short,Bobbie Mann, Charles Blaser, Jerry Hedke, Harlan Richner, Sheldon Pishny. Third Row: John Roche, Melvyn Miller, Donald Pishny, Dean Genschorck, Gregory Koppes, Norman Dum ermuth, Wayne Roepke, Dewayne Roepke, Larry Youngstedt. Second Row: Francis Dobrovolny, Francis Mentgen, Donald Mann, Arnold Lindquist, Larry Woborny, Roger Roepke,Martin Merrill, Norman Roepke. Front Row: M . Whitaker, Dennis Christensen, Donald Tommer, Sam Shirck, Ivan Sedlacek, Shelby Steenson,Elmer Samsel, Dennis King. The Future Farmers of America is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture in public secondary schools under provisions of the National Vocational Eduoations Acts, Organized in November 1928, it has served to motivate and vitalize the systematic instruction offered to students of voca- tional agriculture, and to provide further training in farmer citizenship. Our local chapter was chartered in 1931, Officers for 1955-'56 are Charles Blaser, presidentg Larry Youngstedt, vice-presidentg Francis Dobrovolny,secretaryg Norman Roepke, treasurer, Sam Shirck, sentinalg Jerry Hedke, reporter, MT. Whitaker, sponsor. Pep Club Back Row: Janet Kotapish, Sue Nelson, Twila Preston, Linda Johnson,Ruby Johnson, Carol Johnson,Sondra Steele, Charlotte Toburen, Sarah Wiechmann. Third Row: Dora Thompson, Sharon Steenson, Grace Livergood, Rosalie Steele,Beverly Sawin, Peggy Stryker, Joyce Sm1th,Beverly Hanson,Carol Short,Sharon Chrbtensen Second Row: Marcella Scheibe,Carmen Hula, Marilyn Parker, Katy Pronske,Cleota Kurtz,Beth Binder, Janet Livergood, Francis Dalrymple, Lola Springer, Front Row: Miss Williamson, Jill Peterson, Pam Maupin, Mae Springer, Delores Dummermuth,Sharon Burger,Charlee Copeland, Ellen Blaser, Suzie Hunt, Janet Scheibe, Cheerleaders:Hetty Hanson, Shirley Ewing, LaVerna Bergsten. The girls' Pep Club has a total membership of thirty. The purpose of the organization is to promote school loyalty and to support all athletic contests. This club forms an organized cheering section at all games, Uniforms forthe Pep Club consist of black skirts and yellow sweaters. Pep Club officers include Lola Springer, presidentg Beverly giggigc Xiggggijildentg Delores Dummermuth, secretaryg Sondra Shir1:?eE:hi2rleaders are Hetty Hanson, LaVerna Bergsten and 1 Girls Glee Club Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Janet Kotapish,Sue Nelson, Sarah Wiechmann,Charlotte Toburen, Ruby Johnson, Carol Johnson, Linda Johnson, Sondra Steele, Twila Preston, Hetty Hanson. Frances Dalrymple, Sharon Steenson, Katy Pronske, Joyce Smith, Beverly Sawin, LaVerna Bergsten, Peggy Stryker, Marcella Scheibe, Sharon Christensen, Janet Livergood. Cleota Kurtz, Beverly Hanson, Marilyn Parker, Carol Short, Rosalie Steele, Miss Williamson, Grace Liver- good, Dora Thompson, Lola Springer, Beth Binder. Suzie Hunt, Ellen Blaser, Sharon Burger, Carmen Hula Charles Copeland,Shirley Ewing,Mae Springer, Delores Du mermuth, Pam Maupin, Jill Peterson, Boys Glee Club Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Kenneth Herrmann, George Short, Bobbie Mann, Charles Blaser, Jerry Hedke, Melvyn Miller, Morris Merrill, Norman Dummermuth, Wilbur Paradies, Greg Koppes, Sheldon Pishny, Donald Pishny, Dean Genschorck. Francis Dobrovolny,Francis Mentgen, Larry Youngstedt, Donald Mann, Larry Nenstiel, Roger Roepke, Larry Springer. Dennis King, Shelby Steenson Ivan Sedlacek N p Roepke,Sam Shirck,Dennis Chrlstensen,Miss Willialgg i 9 E9 nettes OZ Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: Donald Pishny, Jerry Hedke, George Short, Gregory Koppes. Francis Dobrovolny, Sondra Steele, Larry Youngstedt Beverly Sawin, Miss Williamson. Ellen Blaser, Beverly Hanson, Peggy Stryker, Katy Pronske. Band Back Row: Fourth Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Larry Nenstiel, Dean Genschorck, Donald Pishny, Greg Koppes,Jerry Hedke,Norman Dummermuth,Sheldon Pishny, Larry Youngstedt, Francis Dobrovolny. Janice Barleen, Rosalie Steele, Sue Nelson, Sarah Wieohamnn, Charlotte Toburen, Norman Roepke, Peggy Stryker, LaVerna Bergsten, Beverly Sawin. Marcella Scheibe, Lee Elliott, Beth Binder, Rowland Edwards, Shelby Steenson, Sam Shirck, Katy Pronske, Sharon Burger, Miss W1ll1amson,Pam Maup1n,El1en Blaser,Mae Springer Charles Cope1and,De1ores Dummermuth, Suzie Hunt,J111 Peterson, Sondra Steele. Marilyn Miller, Marilyn Mann, Linda Johnson, Grace Livergood, Joan Hawley, W Club Back Row: Wilbur Paradies, George Short, Bobbie Mann, Jerry Hedke, Charles Blaser. Middle Row: John Roche, Donald Pishng, Gregory Koppes, Kenneth Herrmann, Sheldon Pishny, Donald Mann, Front Row: M . Strimpls,Norman Roepke,Larry Youngstedt, Francis Dobrovolny, Larry Springer. OFFICERS President ------------ Charles Blaser Vice President ----- Larry Youngstedt Secretary --------------- Jerry Hedke Treasurer ------------ Larry Springer Sponsor ---------- Mr. Clyde Strimple The Waterville High School 'W' Club was organized in l9h9. The purpose of this group is to promote a mutual feeling among all lettermen. Every boy who has earned a letter in any WHS athletic activity may be admitted as a member of the club, Football Back Row: Wilbur Paradies, George Short, Bobbie Mann, Charles Blaser, Jerry Hedke, Kenneth Herrmann. Third Row: Arnold Lindquist, Morris Merrill, Norman Dummermuth, Gregory Koppes, Donald Pishny, Sheldon Pishny, Wayne Roepke. Second Row: Larry Youngstedt, Larry Springer, Lester Brammer, Dean Genschorck, Donald Mann, Dewayne Roepke, Front Row: Mr. Strimple Ccoachl, Bobby Blaser Cmanagerl, Sam Shirck, Norman Roepke, Shelby Steenson, Francis Dobrovolny Cmanagerl, Mr. Beck Cass't coachl. SEASON'S RECORD The 1955 Yellowjacket Football Team had the most successful football season since organized football has been played at Waterville. The team won 9 games, lost O, and tied O. The team was well balanced, had plenty of speed, and through hard work and co-operation of the boys, they won the Marshall County and Blue Valley League Championships. Seven seniors played their last season for WHS. They were Co-Captain Charles Blaser, tackleg Co-Captain Larry Youngstedt, half-backg Jerry Hedke, taokleg Larry Springer, guardg Norman Roepke, guardg Wilbur Paradies, centerg Lester Brammer, end. Blaser and Youngstedt received honorable mention on the North Central Kansas All Star Football Team. SCORES WHS 23 Sum erfield O WHS 2 Clifton 6 WEB 20 Axtell 0 WHS 31 Blue Rapids 7 WHS 12 Linn 9 WH 33 Vermillion 0 WHS 32 Beattie O WHS 27 Barnston 0 WHS 19 Miltonvale 18 Basketball Charles Blaser, George Short, Bobby Mann, Jerry Hedke. Kenneth Herrmann, Gregory KOPPSSv Dean Genschorck. - Mr. Strimple, Francis Dobrovolny, Larry Youngstedt, Norman Roepke. Back Row: Middle Row: Front Row: The 1955-56 Yellowjacket basketball team enjoyed one of the best seasons in recent years, The team finished second in the Marshall County League and third in the Blue Valley League. Entering tournament play, the team had compiled a ten won, six lost record losing five of the six games by very close scores. In the Marshall County Tournament the team finished in third place as they defeated Vermillion 66 - hh. SEASON'S RECORD Waterville M9 Vermillion MS Waterville 62 Barnes Sl Waterville 50 Axtell M3 Waterville 66 Beattie 55 Waterville EO Irving S2 Cdouble overtimel Waterville 36 Blue Rapids 26 Waterville 38 Irving Ml Waterville 58 Linn eo Waterville 50 Vermillion 36 Waterville M5 Riley 50 Covertimel Waterville 37 Axtell So Waterville 60 Beattie hh Waterville 63 Blue Rapids ML Waterville 67 Su merfield M5 Waterville 59 Frankfort 62 Waterville 66 Vermillion hh Track Team Back Row: Mr. Strimple lcoachl, Sheldon Pishny, Gary Norris, Melvin Potts, Charles Blaser, Kenneth Herrmann, Wilbur Paradies, Greg Koppes, Larry Ybungstedt. Middle Row: Bobbie Mann, Ronald Mann, Tom Thompson, Jerry Hedke, Front Row: Elmer Samsel, Don Mann, Dean Genschorck, Donald Pishny, Arnold Lindquist, Russell Kalous CManagerJ. SEASON'S RECORD - 19SS The 1955 Yellowjacket track and field squad was one, if not the best to ever carry the black and gold for Waterville. This team won the championships of both the Blue Valley and the Marshall County Leagues in 1955. They were second to Haven in the Beloit Invitational and to Marysville in the Marysville Invitational as well as trailing Horton at the Regional by a few points. High point men on the track team were Charles Blaser, Kenneth Herrmann, Gary Norris, Larry Youngstedt and Ronald Mann. BLUE VALLEY LEAGUE MARSHALL COUNTY LEAGITS REGIONAL MEET 9 WATERVILLE 98 WATERVILLE Second place Clifton 14.9 Blue Rapids S7 Horton 1414, Blue Rapids 14.81 Axtell 14.1.5 WATERVILLE 37Q Linn 292- Irving 17 Summerfield 16 Vermillion 9 Beattie S KANSAS RELAYS STATE MEET Gary Norris lst - 880 Charles Blaser Sth broad jump section Gary Norris Sth 880 Kenneth Herrmann 3rd - 1414.0 Ronald Mann Sth Javelin section Waterville Total 3 points Grades 5 8:6 y Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Billie Hunt, Verla BoleJack,R1chard Reitzel, Marilyn Richner, Charles Gordon,Carol Stalions, Joyce Roepke Jared Nenstiel. LaJean Fincham, Jimm Barleen, Kenny Lamoreaux, Charles Steele, Allen Sieverin, Pat Maupin, Francis Arganbright, Charles Scheibe, Dickie Brammer, Gary Burke, Stanley Edwards, LeRoy Bomburger, Douglas Potts, James Tilley, Carolyn Arganbright. Bonnie Burger,Dale Conkwright,Warren McNulty, Yvonne Lamoreaux, Faye Taplin, Philip Stalions, Gary Mann, Miss Schuchart. fl R K MAA E 38:4 Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: Jan Lamoreaux,Ga1l Post,Rhonda Nowman,J1m y Elliott, Ann Turner, Cheryl Woborny, Vicky W1l1iamson,Stev1e Christensen, Billy Youngeberg, Jerry Williams, Mike Wineinger, Bobby Whitaker, Betty Youngeberg, Kenneth King,Larry Car1son,John Goodwin,Curt1s Kruse Kenneth Roepke, Kathleen Gordon,Marikay Blaser, Mrs. Beck. June Tryon, Kaye Roepke, Michael Kieffer, Sharon Sedlacek, Maryn Br1dges,Lonnie Fisher, Cathy McAtee, 18:2 Back Row: Third Row: Second Row: Front Row: M Mike Bridges, David Goodwin, Richard Dummermuth, Jimmy Sheffield, Bruce Hanke, Anna Mae Youngstedt, Jesse Sheffield, David Whorrall. Dick Reid, Karen Roepke,Lowell Hamilton,Carla Hanson Lon Pishny, Ronald Merrill, Robert Livergood. Pat Whitaker, Rickey Dean, Gary Dahm, Jim y Lockhart Linda Woborny, Joyce Sedlacek, Benny Barleen, Miss Nelson. Barbara Green, Gallia Schuchart, Arthur Keck,Loretta Kieffer, Suzie Brammer, Stanley Conkwright, Billy Tommer, SAMUELSON'S Feed and Seed Waterville, Kansas GEO. I. THACHER, M. D. Waterville, Kansas Zenith RCA GE Television WATERVILLE APPLIANCE CENTER Waterville, Kansas T Tank Wagon Service on Gas, Oils k Grease HOM OIL CO. Merle Reitzel el. 29h - Waterville, Kansas HAROLD AND RUBY SHORT'S RECREATION PARLOR Waterville, Kansas Dr Compliments of . R Mrs. D. M. Diefendorf McKee's IGA SUPER MARKET Low Everyday Prices Blue Rapids, Kansas Compliments of The Roxy Theater Waterville, Kansas Merle Faulkender Compliments CONGRATULATIONS of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Edwards TO THE CLASS OF 1956 A. F. Geyer GOLDEN RULE PRODUCE Poultry, Eggs k Feeds Waterville, Kansas Phone 33 CONGRATULATIONS to the C L A S S of l 9 5 6 HONSTEADS Waterville, Kansas THE YOUNGBERG FUNERAL HOME Waterville, Kansas Congratulations to the Class of 1956 DEAN'S HY-KLAS STORE Waterville, Kansas BLUE VALLEY GRAIN CO. Grains k Feeds Bonded Warehouse Storage Waterville, Kansas INC. FOR FLOWERS Call BLUE RAPIDS GREENHOUSE Phone 3221 Blue Rapids, Kansas T H E D I X I E Service Station Cafe Modern Cabins eeeeeeee A GOOD PLACE TO EAT anna Complete Car Service Telephone 269 Waterville, Kansas XXI 943 N It's The Same Old Wish The Knot Hole Gang Wish The CLASS OF '56 WATERVILLE LUMBER M COAL CO. Fitz Eunice Fred Alson i I I x l I v 5 , n anlmnwrzarsvnmfsrr u:mn1.vnu-4 .u-:a,u..igr'1 1 my www 'ww -snamsrgffzh 1 1444.-:gunman vunxiv za-ws1.nzf.m,:s,ef. mf. rm THE STORE OF FRIENDLY SERVICE We carry a complete line of Drugs Sundries Cosmetics Veterinary Supplies Fountain Pens School Supplies Jewelry Stationery Magazines Candy Try Our Fountain Service Gather Where the Crowd Gathers Meet Your Friends PETERSON'S PHARMACY Phone 71 Waterville, Kansas NEWMAN'S PRODUCE Payway FEEDS BILL nOn the Cornern HANK Waterville, Kansas Texaco E Havoline Motor Oils Fire Chief R Sky Chief Gasoline NIDER'S CASH STATION Waterville, Kansas ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AT OUR STORE Books Games Toys Dishes Stationery Glassware Lynex Glass 8 Enamelware Gifts For All Occasions MAKE OUR STORE YOUR STORE VIRGIN'S VARIETY STORE Waterville, Kansas Y O U R H O M E T O W N N E W S P A P E R Where You Read THE HIGH BOOSTER, Community News, and the Messages of the FOLKS who make This TOWN nTopsn GOOD LUCK SENIORS TH WATERVILLE TELEGRAPH Citizens Sta te Bank CAPITAL ACCOUNTS x1Y's e' - 3100,000 oo 4 t O TEQ Watervi1le,Kansas Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Congratulations And Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 HENSLEY'S ' t Plumbing Hardware, Furniture, Pain , And Heating Supplies Frigidaire And Maytag Appliances Waterville, Kansas SENIORS Here's Hoping You Have A Very ssful And Happy Life Succe ELLIOTT'S SELF - SERVICE Waterville, Kansas Phone SO BARLEEN CHEVROLET AND IMPLEMENT CO. Sales 8a Service 1 Li Tel' 6 CHEVROLET 1 munmoun Waterville, Kansas NAIVISYII s0HHH Dilmnr EQUIPMENT Parts Service DUM ERMUTH IMPLEMENT CO. Phone 29 Waterville, Kansas REID'S CLEANING SERVICE Waterville, Kansas Phone 2 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Clothing For You THE FASHION SHOP Waterville, Kansas FARM RS CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN ASSOCIATION Dealers In Grain, Feed, Seed, Farm Supplies OTTO GENSCHORCK, MGR. CONGRATULATIONS to the cLAss or 1956 WANAMAKEIR BARBER sHoP Waterville, Kansas Phone 9h Waterville, Kansas COMPLIMENTS CONGRATULATIONS of TO THE CLASS OF 1956 C. G. Sawin Plumbing Heating Waterville, Kansas Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McAtee DODGE - PLYMOUTH ALLIS - CHALMERS BEST WISHES to THE CLASS OF 1956 W A T E R V I L L E M O T O R C O. Waterville, Kansas Clarence k Milton Roepke GOLDA'S CAFE Ice Cream Cold Drinks Meals Short Orders Cigars Sandwiches Phone 161 Waterville, Kansas H RRMANN'S LOCKER AND MEAT MARKET Phone 88 Waterville, Kansas We Do Custom Slaughtering Try Our Corn Fed Beef And Home Cured Pork FARMERS SERVICE STATION EDDIE CHBISTENSEN Waterville, Kansas COMPLIMENTS of Dr. R Mrs. C. J. Wilson Waterville, Kansas INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP Automobile, Farm Machinery Waterville, Kansas Phone 255' Darrel Wa co g Waterville, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 Vera Craig, County Treasurer Minnie Larson, Register of Deeds P. R. Pulline, Probate Judge W. J. Koppes, Clerk of Dist. Court H. G. Havens, County Clerk Joseph F, Swoboda, Co. Superintendent JETER'S Men And Boys Wear Marysville, Kansas COMPLIMENTS OF MARYSVILLE CANDY CO. Marysville, Kansas GLYNN'S VARIETY STORE Blue Rapids, Kansas OSBORNE BODY SHOP Phone 3581 Blue Rapids, Kansas Good Meals And Short Orders Cold Drinks Confections Good Coffee Sandwiches T H E D E L - H I O C A F E Mr. and Mrs, Gerald Hanson Blue Rapids, Kansas Congratulations Seniors '56 QGQ Nl YIINE 3 :- R. S. POTTER JEWELRY MARYSVILLE, KANSAS HAMILTON - ELGIN WATCHES KEEPSAKE DIAMONDS when In Blue Rapids Meet Your Friends At Our Fountain H N I Z D A D R U G Blue Rapids, Kansas CONGRATULATIONS PEPSI COLA BOTTLING CO Marysville, Kansas CHAPPELL'S CREAMERY Manhattan, Kansas Congratulations And Best Wishes to The Class of 1956 SOLT LUM ER R COAL CO. CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1956 Mr and Mrs. George Benfield Best Wishes To TH CLASS OF 1956 John Marc LAMOREAUX HOMES, INC. Waterville, Kansas We wish to take this opportunity to thank the business firms whose names appear in the advertis- ing section of our book for their loyal support in helping to make this yearbook possible. 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