Wathena High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Wathena, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1965 volume:

: tu minium till Ittlllflllil mm PRESENTING The 1965 Wildcat We, the Seniors, are proud to present the 1965 edition of the Wildcat. This is a record of our school, the Wathena High School—its students, its teachers, its events, its spirit—all that made this a unique year. 1964-1965 has been full of wonderful memories and lasting friendships. The social events, achievements, and honors will long be remembered. The year, with its work and fun, anticipation and be- wilderment, laughs and tears, has been an exciting one . . . there were no onlookers, only participants. We have attempted not only to picture every student but to tell you of the highlights of the year. Open then the door to our school . . . Wathena High! CLASS OF 1965 Because your devotion, interest, and guidance have inspired us to the higher things of life, and because you have provided us with all the necessities of living so that we might obtain our education, we dedicate with deepest love and esteem the 1965 edition of the WILDCAT to you, our parents. SVSNVM ‘VN3H1VM 100H3S H9IH VN3H1VM 5 VY • r «irt . • ' ■ — ■ T _v___1 ■Vv � • ... J r ., ■ -_' 1 ■ • ■ y: AdnuKi4 iaJti0H, PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Distinction in studies and activities is the foundation on which we urge you to build the future. Some will go immediately into the world of work and into the duties of creating a home. Many others will complete some years of professional training before entry into and development of their future careers. The school seeks to learn and supply the needs for education and training in our community. It will continue to stress person- alized instruction and close contacts between student and faculty for masteiy of subject matter plus that something extra—the inter- play of wise and mature minds with those students trying to stretch their horizons to a maximum. Many achievements of your future will be the result of the way you learned to work and live at Wathena High School. LEE CORDER BOARD OF EDUCATION DONALD MANVILLE Treasurer MELVIN M. GOIN Director JOHN BLACKBURN Clerk Each month the three elected representatives of the people of Wathena meet to direct the school as a Board of Education. Many are the problems with which these men must deal, and many are the hours spent in helping to keep the wheels of Wathena High School turning efficiently. May we express appreciation. Compliments of MR. WARREN HUMMER, BOX 804, TOPEKA, KANSAS MRS. CORDER'S GEOMETRY CLASS— Math is needed everywhere from the simple problems of everyday life to the complex equations of a scientist. Students in our school may take these courses- algebra I, algebra II. business arithmetic. Essentials of Math, and trigonometry. ‘ KAREN ANN RITTER B. M. E. Degree Mt. St. Scholastica College Band Vocal MISS RITTER'S MIXED ENSEMBLE — Music is still the universal language. Our school is justly proud of its bands, choruses, and choirs. In December the department presented a Christmas Choral one of the outstanding programs of the year. _ , WATHENA INSURANCE AGENCY AND Compliments of AXLUND’S BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP LYLE MODDELMOG B. S. Degree Ks. State Teachers College Biology General Science Physics Athletics MR. MODDELMOG'S PHYSICS CLASS— The object of all science is knowledge. Through the laboratory of physics these students delve into many experiments to gain extended knowledge of the scien- tific world. MR. McCLOUD'S SHOP II CLASS— Hammar, nails, saw and wood . . . this is how it is done. The boys in shop make everything from tie racks to coffee tables. Some of these students will go on to take Shop III and mechanical drawing. DEEKEN SUPER SERVICE AND “66” ONE-STOP MR. COTNER'S BOOKKEEPING CLASS— Income tax, social security, compensation, debits, credits, assets, and liabilities these are complex problems in our everyday world which the bookkeeping class try to solve. Students preparing for the business world are taught to keep records of the financial end of the business. GARY O. TUCKER B. S. Degree Baker University M. S. Degree University of Kansas Physical Education MI World History Constitution Athletics MR. TUCKER'S CONSTITUTION CLASS— Students learn the fundamental expressions of American heritage—a deep and abiding faith in individualism, in freedom, and in equality. They learn that out of the many, we have forged one mighty people. We are all Americans Compliments of EULALIA’S DRY GOODS ED BERNARD’S STANDARD STATION MRS. DOUGHERTY'S LATIN I CLASS— “America est patria tua. Patria nostra est terra libera.” The correct translation of these words is: America is your native country. Our country is a free land. In this class students learn the Latin fundamentals and memorize vocabulary. MARGUERITE DOUGHERTY B. A. Degree University of Kansas Latin MI American History MRS. SISK'S ENGLISH III CLASS— Literature, composition, vocabulary, grammar . . . from dangling participles to those puzzling infinitives; speaking, listening, reading, and writing ... so much to master in this basic skill subject. Yet these students find humor in a simple verb. Compliments of WATHENA APPLE GROWERS ASSN. AND RED ROCK MOTEL MRS. KNELLER'S HOME ECONOMICS II CLASS— These future homemakers taste are also emphasized, well-informed and versatile are learning the art of cooking. Etiquette and good l he home economics courses are designed to create homemakers of tomorrow'. LEAH THOMAS B. S. Degree Kansas State College English IV Physical Education MI Library MRS. THOMAS'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS— Advancement of physical fitness and improvement of sportsmanship are objec- tives of this group, in the spring, the class gives a Gym Review-, which is a dem- onstration of skills, routines and rhythms. Compliments of DR. J. G. SWAILS WATHENA GRAIN COMPANY Students interested in obtaining information on educational opportunities and vocational requirements examine the materials that are available in the guid- ance room. Patricia Studer has selected How to Study” to read; Pam Warren is looking for material on Careers in the Air Lines; Dennis Lester is deep in thought after comparing costs of attending college; Cheryl Butcher has not decided what interests her most. Compliments of FARMER’S STATE BANK Guidance department JOSEPHINE KIEFER B. S. Degree Mt. St. Scholastica College M. S. Degree State Teachers College Shorthand MI English I Guidance MISS KIEFER'S SHORTHAND I CLASS— By taking dictation and later transcribing their notes, these students are improv- ing in this skill which is important as a building stone for future business careers as well as a useful tool in college. ' - . ,r . . ‘ v - 1 ?; . v. l ’ ' • r •. :-.v .. 'V : £ - I • . ,4 . M SHH '-;-fc.:..'. HP:-.-.-- ' ' iV . p ■ � •'.. - - v M 5K I J David Gordon Deeken Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Track 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Class President 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3, 4 Boys’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 State Scholarship Contest: . Hon. Men., Gen. Science 1 Hon. Men., Biology 2 Hon. Men., Chemistry 3 Student Council V-Pres. 3, 4 District Music Festival 3, 4 State Music Festival 3, 4 Yearbook Staff (Bus. Mgr.) 4 Lynn Kneller Transferred from Garnett High School 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Class Vice-President 4 Boys’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Yearbook Staff 4 VICE-PRESIDENT PRESIDENT STUDENT COUNCIL Dennis William Goin Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Class Treasurer 2, 3 Student Council 4 Boys’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Men., Gen. Science 1 Hon. Men., Chemistry 3 Hon. Men., Geometry 2 Student Body President 4 Community Council Rep. Yearbook Staff 4 Judy Margaret Petitt Girls’ Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play (Make-up) 3 Senior Play 4 Class Secretary 4 Girls’ State Alternate 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Mention, English 2 Football Queen Attendant 4 Yearbook Staff 4 TREASURER Frederick Eugene Walter Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 One-Act Play 3 Poetry Award 3 Class President 2 Class Vice-President 1 Class Treasurer 4 Student Council 2 Boys’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Football Escort 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club Treasurer 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Keith Louis Bauman Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 4 SECRETARY Ronald Gerhart Benitz Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Poetry Award 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Bonita Cheryl Butcher Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1 Pep Club 1, 3, 4 Poetry Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Linda May Bruns Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Stella Marie Caton Pep Club 1, 2. 3, 4 Poetry Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 John Franklin Chambers Transferred from Horton High School 2 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3 Class Vice-President 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Wanda Lea Caton Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Physical Fitness Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Compliments of MURPHY’S AND SUNFLOWER VILLAGE Barbara Arm (Newton) Clary Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Pep Club 1, 2. 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Mention, Geometry 2 Yearbook Staff 4 William Raymond Christopher Boys’ Chorus 1, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Howard Elliot Crittendon Band 1, 2 Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Track 1, 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Frances Mae Davis Transferred from Highland High School 3 Pep Club 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Marion Christopher Davis Track 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Daniel Louis Dinning Football 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 State Scholarship Contest: Third, Business Math Yearbook Staff 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Compliments of HERB PETERSON AND RAY’S FLORAL SHOP James Everett Elder Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Poetry Award 3 Basketball Escort 4 Football Captain 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club Vice-Pres. 4 Yearbook Staff 4 William Nicholas Embery Band 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 4 Junior Play (Stage Crew) 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Linda Katherine Frankovich Band 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play (Make-up) 3 Senior Play (Make-up) 4 Poetry Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 John Manyard Fulcher Football 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 John Stephen Gasperich Transferred from Alma High School 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Joyce Ann Gilpin Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Concert Choir 1 Band 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Student Council 1 Football Queen Attendant 1, 2 BB Queen Attendant 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Compliments of FARMER’S EQUIPMENT COMPANY Marilyn Virginia Hartman Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Concert Choir 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Janet Lynn Herr Girls’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play (Prompter) 4 Class Secretary 1 Class Treasurer 1 Girls’ State Alternate 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Mention, English 2 First, English 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Christmas Queen 1964 Nancy Marie Hewins Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Head Cheerleader 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 One-Act Play 2, 3 Class Secretary 2, 3 Student Council 3 Girls’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Men., World History 2 Hon. Men., Spelling 2 Second, Spelling 1 Hon. Men., English 1, 3 First, English 2 First, Spelling 3 Football Queen 4 Football Queen Attendant 3 Basketball Queen Attendant 3 Pep Club President 4 Student Council Sec. 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Dennis Dwayne Juhl Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1 Yearbook Staff 4 Richard Eugene Hewins Boys’ Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 One-Act Play 3 Class President 1 Boys’ State Delegate State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Men., World History 2 Football Escort 2, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Geralyn E. Johnson Transferred from Blue Rapids High School 2 Girls’ Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Junior Play 3 Poetry Award 3 Football Queen Attendant 4 Pep Club Vice-Pres. 4 Christmas Queen Candidate 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Ruth Louise Kirschbaum Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1., 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Student Council 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Pep Club Treasurer 2 Co-Editor of Yearbook 4 Patty Lou Laipple Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Poetry Award 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 State Scholarship Contest: Hon. Men., Shorthand 3 Yearbook Staff (Co-Editor) 4 Georgia Kay Libel Girls’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Band 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Junior Play (Student Dir.) 3 Senior Play 4 Pep Club Treasurer 4 Yearbook Staff (Bus. Mgr.) 4 David Minsch Boys’ Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Ensemble 3. 4 Football 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Dist. Music Festival 2, 3, 4 State Music Festival 3 Junior Play (Stage Crew) 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Track 1, 2, 3. 4 Jan Barton Laipple Football 1 Basketball 2 Track 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Claude David Mattox Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Russell William Moore Track 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Christmas King 1964 Karol Lynne Madinger Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Concert Choir 1 Band 1, 2, 3 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 American legion Gov. Day 3 Majorette 2, 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Harold Ray Moss Boys’ Chorus 2, 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4 Football 1 Basketball 1 Senior Play 4 Poetry Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Elisabeth Sauer Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Band 1, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play (Student Dir.) 3 Poetry Award Library 1, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Donald Lee Schultz Band 1, 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play 4 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Lewis William Myers Transferred from Midway High School 3 Boys’ Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Band 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Justina Regina Ritter Pep Club 1, 3 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Ronald Lee Schultz Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Football Escort 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Dennis Shalz Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 4 Track 1 Yearbook Staff 4 Jane Charlotte Shalz Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Pep Club 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 4 Edna Marie Shane Transferred from Benton High School 3 Girls’ Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Physical Fitness Award 3 Yearbook Staff 4 Charles Eugene Studer Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Vice-President 2 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 James Lee Sperling Transferred from Alma High School 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Linda Kay Simpson Transferred from Gower High School 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Joseph Daniel Studer Basketball 1 Track 1 Yearbook Staff 4 Phillip LeRoy Thomas Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Pamela Rae Warren Girls’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1 Junior Play 3 Senior Play (Student Dir.) 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Patrick Arthur Wakeman Football 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 4 Track 1, 2, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Boys’ State Delegate 3 American Legion Gov. Day 3 Athletic Manager 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Pres, of Lettermen’s Club 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Glenda Sue Wise Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 4 Majorette 1, 2. 3, 4 Drum Majorette 4 Dist. Music Festival 2. 3, 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Leroy Wilson Yearbook Staff 4 Class Motto: Success and Nothing Less Class Colors: Mint Green and White Class Flower: Mum Sponsors: Charles Cotner and Dorothy Kneller May 16, 1965: Baccalaureate Service May 18, 1965: Senior Class Night May 20, 1965: Commencement Exercises Sandra Jean Weber Girls’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Band 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Pep Club Secretary 4 Yearbook Staff 4 Girls’ State Delegate 3 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN — 1961-1962 In August, 1961, fifty-three bright-young freshman started on a four-stage journey in the pursuit of wisdom and happiness. The roll consisted of Keith Bauman, Ron- nie Benitz, John Brazelton, Linda Bruns, Cheryl Butcher, Stella Caton, Wanda Caton, Bill Christopher, Howard Crit- tendon, David Deeken Daniel Dinning, James Elder, Nick Bmbery, James Flynn, Linda Frankovich, John Fulcher. Joyce Gilpin, Dennis Goin, Ronnie Guy, Marilyn Hartman, Janet Herr, Nancy Hewins, Richard Hewins, Dennis Juhl Ruth Kirschbaum, Jan Laipple, Patty Laipple, Georgia Kay Libel, Karol Madinger, David Mattox, Nancy Miller, David Minsch, Russel Moore, Harold Moss Bonnie Myers, Barbara Newton, Judy Petitt, Sandra Ramseier, Justina Ritter, Elisabeth Sauer, Donald Schultz, Ronald Schultz, Dennis Shalz, Jane Shalz, Charles Studer, Joseph Studer Phillip Thomas, Patrick Wakeman, Fred Walter, Pamela Warren, Sandra Weber, Leroy Wilson and Glenda Wise. I Richard Hewins took command with Fred Walter . assisting him, Janet Herr keeping log and holding the purse strings, and Joyce Gilpin representing us at head- quarters. Mr. McKenzie and Mr. Akins guided us. We were cheered on by Joyce Gilpin, who also re presented us at the Football and Basketball Homecomings. For entertainment we went to see the shows, “State Fair” and “Comancheros.” SOPHOMORES — 1962-1963 T The second stage of our journey was begun in the fall of 1962. Although we had lost John Brazelton James Flynn, and Bonnie Myers we had gained John Chambers, Geralyn Johnson, Lynn Kneller and Marion Davis; thus continuing to be the largest class in the history of W.H.S. Our leader for the year was Fred Walter; Charles Studer assisted him. Nancy Hewins kept our records while Dennis Goin guarded our supplies and David Deeken re presented us at headquarters. Our guides were Mrs. Mon- ica Gould and Mr. Druart. As before Joyce Gilpin cheered us on and represent- ed our class in the Homecoming and the Cupid Festival. Nancy Hewins held a part in the one-act play, “A Page of Destiny”, and Glenda Wise was a majorette. For recreation we went to see “Recrum of a Heavy weight” and had a picnic in the town park. To raise funds we started to work in the concession stand at football and basketball games. . JUNIOR — 1963-1964 t Our third stop on the road to Graduation Day, 1965, was met with great enthusiasm. Fifty-seven jolly junior? ambled their way through to an almost completed journey Jolene Beckman, Keith Hacke, Ronald Hatfield, Lewis Myers, Frances Davis and Edna Shane decided to join our merry journey. Mrs. Kneller and Mr. Cotner were our sponsors who helped us very much. David Deeken lead our pack as President with the help of John Chambers as his assistant. Nancy Hewins kept our records while Den- nis Goin tried to keep a set of balanced books. Ruth Kirschbaum represented us in council. For entertainment our class had a dance in the high school auditorium. We invited the entire school and had a good time. On November 22, a day in which our class will never forget our President, John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. This was also the night we presented oui first play, “Just Ducky.” The cast included: Fred Walter. Karol Madinger, Nancy Hewins, Glenda Wise, Pat Wake man, Lynn Kneller, David Deeken, Pam Warren, Philip Thomas, Dennis Goin, Ruth Kirschbaum and Gerri John- son. Our class again received many honors. Joyce Gilpin and Nancy Hewins were elected cheerleaders. Nancy Hew- ins was Football and Basketball Queen attendant. Dick Hewins, Fred Walter and Nancy Hewins were in the one- act Play, “The Monkey’s Paw,” which won first place at the County Play Festival at Midway. Lynn Kneller and Nancy Hewins were King and Queen candidates at the senior’s annual Christmas Dance. Nancy Hewins and Sandra Weber attended Girls State; and Fred Walter, Pat Wakeman, David Deeken, Dennis Goin, Jim Elder, Lynn Kneller and Dick Hewins went to Boys State. Karol Mad- inger and Glenda Wise were majorettes. SENIORS — 1964-1965 In the fall of 1964, our class assembled for the final lap of our journey. This year Jolene Beckman, Ronald Hat field and Sandra Ramseier decided not to journey on with us; but, James Sperling and John Gasperich decided to bring our enrollment up to fifty-six. David Deeken again shouted orders with the assistance of Lynn Kneller. Judy Petitt kept the minutes and Fred Walter guarded our funds. Dennis Goin represented us at headquarters. Mrs. Kneller and Mr. Cotner again served as our sponsors and helped to guide our final steps. To raise money our class had a beefburger stand at the Fall Festival. We also had a magazine campaign which proved to be a big success. Our senior play, “Desparate Ambrose,” was a big success. The cast was Lynn Kneller, Fred Walter, David Deeken, Dennis Goin, Phil Thomas, Pat Wakeman, Karol Madinger, Judy Petitt, Georgia Libel, Glenda Wise, Joyce Gilpin, Nancy Hewins Donald Schultz, Russell Moore and Harold Moss. On December 19, we had our annual Christmas Dance. Our theme was “Under the Missletoe.” Our class received much recognition this year. Nancy Hewins was elected cheerleader. Joyce Gilpin and Gerri Johnson were cheerleaders. Nancy Hewins was Home- coming Queen. Her attendants were Judy Petitt and Gerri Johnson. Their escorts were Ronald Schultz, Richard Hew ins and Fred Walter. Jim Elder was Captain. The boys gained 1st place in the K-36 League and a No. 1, Class B ranking in the State. The senior players were Jim Elder, Captain; John Chambers, Nick Embery, Keith Bauman, Ronald Schultz, Ronald Benitz, Dennis Juhl, Richard Hew- ins, Charles Studer, Fred Walter, Pat Wakeman, Donald Schultz, Phil Thomas, John Fulcher and Dennis Goin. Our boys had been coached from their freshman year through their senior year by Coach Lyle Moddlemog. Glenda Wise was Drum Major and Karol Madinger was a majorette. By now we could see that we were about to meet our journey’s end. On May 16, we had our Baccalaureate service which denoted the beginning of our graduation week. Senior Class Night was observed on May 18. Then finally on May 20, with happy but yet sad hearts, our class became part of the history of W.H.S. as we accepted our hard-earned diplomas and walked down the aisle as grad uates. —Compiled by Elizabeth Sauer and Judy Petitt. _________, , PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Compliments ol WESTERN DAIRY AND ICE CREAM CO. ■■ Janet Herr, Jane Shalz, Justina Ritter need a large pan to prepare the burgers for the stand at the Fall Festival. Elisabeth Sauer, Linda Frankovich and Sandra Weber making money on cake sales. In anticipation of graduation: exact measure- ments needed for caps and gowns. Officers plan activities for the Senior Class Ruth Kirschbaum and Judy Petitt, team captains, make plans for a successful magazine sale. Girls' State Delegates: Nancy Hew ins and Sandra Weber. The girls were sponsored by the Kiwanis and the American Legion Auxiliary. Patty Laipple and Pam Warren, top salesmen in the magazine campaign. Boys' State Delegates: David Deeken, Fred Wal- ter, Lynn Kneller, Patrick Wakeman, Richard Hewins, Dennis Goin. The boys were sponsored by the American Legion, Kiwanis, R.E.A., Tom Lyons, Charles Harman and Ed's Standard Sta- tion. JcuwyiA Homer Ritter Vice-Pres. Linda Burdge Treasurer Gerald Caton James Drake President JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Linda Bear Sharon Crittendon George Eisiminger Allen Hewins Student Council Geneva Wollnick Secretary Sherye Bittiker Norman Evans Compliments of FARMERS GRAIN LUMBER CO. AND HARDY’S “66” CAFE CLASS James Fulcher Michael Gabriel Sharon Gingery Karen Harman Rose Mary Hart George Hartman Milton Hartman Judy Hewins William Kiehnhoff Dennis Lester Warren Lewis David Johnson Compliments of HARMAN FUNERAL HOME ONE Betty Minsch Steve Morey Carolyn Newton MORE YEAR Mark Nold William Nold Fred Rohrer Susan Rolfe John Shalz Harry Shane Jan Shields Kathleen Silvy Lonnie Sollars Michael Wakeman Rebecca White Betty Walter Robert Studer CLASS SPONSORS: Leah Thomas Jerry McCloud . - STEES HARDWARE Compliments of LYONS OIL COMPANY Mary Ann Delzeit Treasurer Steven Gingery Vice-Pres. Ronald Bahr Stephen Boeh Lee Brandt Compliments of FLAVEL’S DRIVE-IN CAFE James Caton Kenneth Christopher Nancy Coursen Warren Davis Rex Dishon Janette Elder Melanie Euler Victoria Fehrman Lynda Fulcher Julie Grable Linda Hartman Leroy Hewins Susan Hurtig Carolyn Kline Vivian Kline Betty Lake Compliments of RICHARD MEIDINGER—STANDARD OIL AGENT TWO Dawson Minsch V I ' Jo Ann Lieffring Phyllis McVey Thomas Miller MORE YEARS Brycen Rice Richard Schultz Lila Schuman William Orcutt Dennis Sharp Nelita Slaughter Duane Thomas Frances Walker Josephine Kiefer Ella Corder McVEY’S SINCLAIR SERVICE Compliments of ABSHER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Jo Ellen Hewins Vice-Pres. Gerald Goin President Ruth Crane Treasurer Nancy Bauman Linda Benitz FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Lonnie Bear Richard Bauman Marilyn Boeh Gary Bittiker Joan Butcher Secretary David Newton Student Council Michael Bell Barbara Bottiger Compliments of NORMAN MILLER CONSTRUCTION CO. AND FLEEK’S FRUIT MARKET Karen Caton John Crittendon David Dishon Ramona Gabriel John Butcher Carol Goin James Hart Kathleen Hewins James Israel Gary Laipple Danny Johnson David Juhl Deborah Juhl Lee Miller Dennis Morey Richard Hartman Paul Sutton Compliments of FETTER HARDWARE MANVILLE’S GARAGE THREE Charles Nimtz Lynn Nold Larry Rohrer MORE YEARS Dennis Muse Janice Rotterman Deborah Shuster Neil Shalz Steve Schultz Walter Skinner Carl Silvey Patricia Studer Lambert Vertin Connie Ward Janet Weber Wayne Wiedmer Greg Vertin Byron Young- Compliments of SCHUMAN'S CAFE ACREE DRY GOODS CLASS SPONSORS: Marguerite Dougherty Gary Tucker WILDCAT FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Completed season with 8-0 record. K-36 League Champions. State’s No. 1 rating for Class B schools. Captain Elder The Wathena Wildcat Football team com- pleted the 1964 season undefeated, win- ning the K-36 League championship and the state’s No. 1 rating for Class B schools. The November 4th game with Highland, when Wathena defeated the Bluestreaks 32 to 0, was listed by the Topeka Capitol- Journal as the “game of the week”. SCOREBOARD WATHENA OPPONENTS 20 VALLEY FALLS 0 33 EVEREST 0 54 ELWOOD 0 65 TROY 0 40 ST. P P 6 40 MIDWAY 0 25 HIAWATHA 7 32 HIGHLAND 0 Coach Moddelmog The coveted trophy SENIOR FOOTBALL PLAYERS Back Row: Ronnie Schultz, Jim Elder, John Chambers, Pat Wakeman, Donnie Schultz. Nick Embery. Front Row: Fred Walter. Charles Studer. Dennis Juhi, Ronnie Benitz, Dennis Goin, Phil Thomas, Keith Bauman, John Fulcher. Insert, Dick Hewins. FOOTBALL Back Row: Trainer, Tom Miller; Coach, Lyle Moddelmog; Steve Gingery, Steve Boeh, Homer Ritter, Dennis Lester, Captain, Jim Elder; Bill Mold, Dennis Coin, Blaine Thomas, Jim Walter, Assistant Coach, Gary Tucker; Trainer, Harry Shane; Middle Row: Allen Boeh, Dickie Schultz, Bill Kiehnhoff, Mike Wakcman, George Kisimingcr, Dennis Juhl, Phil Thomas, Junior Hartman. Pat Wakcman, Nick Km- bery John’Chambers. Bottom Row: Allen Hewins, Donald Schultz. Ronnie Benitz, Duane Thomas, Ronald Schultz, Fred Walter, Charlie Studer, Warren Lewis, Keith Bauman. John Fulcher. Back Row: Gary Laipple, Lambert Vertin, Byron Young, Neil Shalz, Wayne Wied- mer, Steve Schultz, John Crittendon, Paul Sutton. David Juhl, Coach Moddelmog. Front Row: Richard Bauman, Richard Hartman, David Newton, Gerald Goin, Carl Silvey, Mike Bell, Lee Miller, John Butcher, Greg Vertin. Compliments of MOSKAU’S THR1F-TEE FOOD STORE PHIL THOMAS CHARLIE STUDER PAT WAKEMAN NICK EMBERY DONALD SCHULTZ FRED WALTER SENIORS JIM ELDER DENNIS JUHL DENNIS GOIN RONNIE BENITZ RONALD SCHULTZ JOHN FULCHER RICHARD HEWINS JOHN CHAMBERS KEITH BAUMAN Compliments of MILLER’S REXALL PHARMACY Game time stirs up high spirits, a strong determination to win, and these loyal Pep Club Kittens. There is a certain “something” in the air as this club enthusi- atically cheer, when the Wildcats gain ground against the foe. PEP CLUB “Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar! All for Wathcna, stand up and holler! Each of the girls have an important position, that of cheerleader. Their task is to promote an enthusiatic Pep Club. A team cheerleaders: Joyce Gilpin, Linda Burdge, head cheerleader Nancy Hew- ins, Jan Shields. B team cheerleaders: Karen Hannan, Gerri Johnson, Vickie Fehrman, Melanie Euler. Projects of the Pep Club include the dances fol- lowing the crowning of the Homecoming Queen and the basketball queen. Many horn's are spent in the preparation of these events. Nancy Hewins President Karen Ann Ritter Sponsor Compliments of BRAY STUDIO QUEEN NANCY Homecoming—October 9, 1964 Compliments of RILEY’S HY-KLAS FOOD STORE Homecoming— October 9, 1964 ri he annual Homecoming fes- tivities were held Oct. 9, 1964, as Wathena athletes and friends celebrated a 65-0 victory over Troy. Nancy Hewins was crown- ed Queen by the football cap- tain, Jim Elder, and escorted by Ronald Schultz. The queen’s at- tendants were Gerri Johnson, escorted by Fred Walter; and Judy Petitt, escorted by Rich- ard Hewins. The crown bearer was Randy Euler, and the flow- er girl was Pami Jo Petitt. Cars were driven by Jerry Euler, Bob Poirier, Bill Kirschbaum and Clifton Israel. Beautiful girls smile as they and the fans watch the Wildcats bring Victory! HALF-TIME CEREMONIES Music for the half-time ceremonies was provided by the high school band In the frost bitten air of the football victory, Captain Elder crowned the Queen. Compliments of KORDEL STUDIO Judy and Rich ard nimw Queen Nancy and her attendants reigned over the dance in the beautifully de- corated auditorium. The theme was Three Coins in the Fountain. Music for he dance was provided by the Orbits. Gerri and Fred HOMECOMING ATTENDANT GERRI JOHNSON ATTENDANT JUDY PETITT NICK EMBERY Guard JIM ELDER Forward PHIL THOMAS Center PAT WAKEMAN Guard DENNIS GOIN Scorekeeper Coach Tucker DICK HEWINS Center BASKETBALL WATHENA OPPONENTS 54 Elwood ........... 38 39 Troy ............... 37 39 Highland ............ 50 54 Hiawatha 52 61 Valley Falls ........ 69 77 Midway 58 72 Troy ................ 45 54 Elwood 44 59 Sts. Peter Paul 66 40 Highland 65 63 Hiawatha 65 49 Midway 59 64 Sts. Peter Paul 59 DON SCHULTZ Guard JOHN CHAMBERS Guard A TEAM—Back row: Coach Tucker, F. Waiter-Manager, L. Sollars, R. Hewins, M. Nold, A. Hewins, P. Thomas, H. Ritt r, J. Miller-Manager. Front row: J. Elder, P. Wakeman, N. Embery, D. Thomas, D. Schultz, B. Thomas, J. Chambers, B. Nold, Coach Moddelmog. B TEAM—Back row: W. Lewis, R. Dishon, Gingery, T. Miller, B. Nold, Coach Tucker, Schultz, L. Hewins, D. Johnson, A. Boeh, Minsch. G. Eisiminger, B. Rice, M. Nold, Front row: Coach Moddelmog, D. Thomas, J. Walter, S. Boeh, S. R. D. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL—Back ro ': Coach Moddelmog, M. Bell, P. Sutton, R Hartman, C. Nimtz, D. Dishon, G. Bittiker, D. Johnson, Coach Tucker. Front row: D. Newton, J. Butcher, W. Wiedmer, G. Vertin, G. Miller, L. Vertin, G. Goin, C. Silvey. Compliments of BECK'S CAFE TRACK—Front row: M. Bell, G. Bittiker, R. Dishon, P. Williams, D. Dishon, P. Sutton, C. Nimtz, R. Bell, D. Minsch. Second row: Coach Moddlemog, B. Thomas, D. Thomas, H. Ritter, R. Hewins, R. Benitz, P. Thomas, D. Schultz, N. Embery, J. Chambers, Coach Tucker. Third row: R. Schultz, F. Walter, J. Elder, R. Moore, M. Nold, D. Deeken, D. Goin, J. Fulcher, W. Lewis, D. Lester, P. Wakeman. Fourth row: J. Walter, G. Eisiminger, A. Boeh, B. Kiehnhoff, B. Nold, A. Hewins, T. Miller, J. Drake, W. Davis, B. Christopher, N. Evans, D. Dinning. Back row: S. Boeh, D. Schultz, D. Newton, J. Crittendon, C. Silvey, N. Shalz, R. Hartman, G. Goin, J. Butcher, G. Vertin, W. Wiedmer, G. Miller, L. Vertin, G. Laipple, D. Juhl, H. Shane. l.ETTERMEN'S CLUB— Front row: D. Thomas, F. Walter, H. Ritter ,R. Benitz, P. Thomas, R. Hewins, J. Elder, N. Embery, J. Chambers. Middle row: B. Thomas, J. Fulcher, K. Bauman, D. Goin, A. Hewins, D. Deeken, D. Juhl, W. Lewis, D. Les- ter. Back row: D. Schultz, R. Schultz, B. Nold, M. Nold, H. Shane, Coach Mod- dlemog, C. Studer, Coach Tucker, L. Sollars, G. Eisiminger, J. Walter, P. Wake- man, D. Dinning. Compliments of HILLYARD CHEMICAL COMPANY EARLY MORNING SHADOWS ON MAIN ST. A FARMER'S PRIDE, LIVESTOCK A RURAL SCHOOL THE MOST DELICIOUS APPLES! GOLDEN CORN OUR COMMUNITY A TRIBUTE . . . Our school is more than simply a building; it is a vital part of the community. It is influenced by the spirit of other institutions: the grade schools we attend, the farms and the town where our homes are located and the friendly businessmen with whom we deal. These are the ingredients that have helped to mold the spirit of our school. AN IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND THE EQUALLY IMPORTANT TELEPHONE BOOTH OFFICES— . . . OUR OWN AND IN THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Students learn about offices: Kay Schultz, part-time secretary, works several days each month to prepare the financial records of the board and the school. STUDENT OFFICE PERSONNEL Students enrolled in Office Practice type Jane Shalz distributes faculty mail as reports, distribute announcements, run countless Georgia Kay Libel returns students' reports to errands, and contribute to the smooth function the grade card box. ing of the school: Linda Simpson, Patty Laipple, Ruth Kirschbaum, Linda Frankovich, Glenda Wise, Justina Ritter and John Chambers. COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY Participants of the County Government Day, December 7, 1964, spon- sored by the American Legion. These students spent one day at the Courthouse learning the operation of the various offices. Back Row: Ruth McVey, Judy Hewins, Karen Harman, Milton Hartman, Linda Burdge. Front Row: Lonnie Sollars, Betty Minsch and Homer Ritter. Back Row: Mike Wakeman, Warren Lewis, James Drake, Betty Walter. Front Row: George Eisiminger, Dennis Lester and Kathy Silvy. SENIOR PLAY “Desperate Ambrose” October 20, 1964 Lynn Kneller Ambrose Groves Fred Walter ._.Bert Miller David Deeken _______ Dan’l Dennis Goin Sheriff Crandel Phillip Thomas- Hoot Owl Pete Patrick Wakeman ... Stinkweed Karol Madinger Nancy Martin Judy Petitt ...... — Posie Georgia Libel .... — Beth Nancy Hewins Mrs. Sprool Joyce Gilpin........ Lena Glenda Wise____ Anne Martin Donald Schultz First Man Russell Moore . Second Man Harold Moss......... Judge Charles Cotner ___ Director Mrs. Kneller and Mr. Cotner. Class Sponsors You are the laziest, good-for-nothing bum We welcome you to Dead Man’s Gulch Annie Martin and Lena Compliments of SEVEN-UP ROYAL CROWN BOTTLING CO. AND HOOVER ORCHARDS HOlLyyoDc of BUST JUNIOR PLAY “Judy Pulls the Curtain” November 10, 1964 Bill Martin Lonnie Sollars Lucy Martin Linda Burdge Ann Travis Betty Walter Judy Travis Jan Shields Jack Stevens Dennis Lester Johnny Blair Junior Hartman Joe Sydney Warren Lewis Mrs. Travis Glenda Abbett Prof. Travis Homer Ritter Miss Sloan ... Melinda Madinger Martha Cook Kathy Silvy Sue Cook Susan Rolfe Mrs. Leah Thomas Director Now For My Interview! Joe, Jack, John, and Bill Mrs. Thomas and Mr. McCloud Class Sponsors We hoped you liked our act Great Actresses—Someday! Sure, Sure! Compliments of RAWHIDE TAVERN AND WILD BILL’S FURNITURE APPLIANCES K-36 League One Act Play HEAT LIGHTNING” February 4, 1965 Presented at the Midway Rural High School Linda Burdge Lynn Kneller Phillip Thomas Director Girl Man Second Man Mrs. Kneller LATE ENROLLEES: Pam Thompson. Freshman Paul Williams, Freshman; Gary Broce, Sophomore; Marilyn Young, Junior. QUEENS — Fall 1964 and Spring 1965 Fall Festival QUEEN Carol Goin ATTENDANT Linda Burdge ATTENDANT Thresa Kiefer Carol Jean Goin reigned as Miss Fall Festival during the celebration activities of September 11, 12 and 13, 1964 in Wathena. This annual event is sponsored by the Wathena American Legion Post 161. The queen's float _______knft _______________________________ The attendants on the queen's float as it tak part in the festival parade through the stree of the city. S Queen of Basketball ATTENDANT Jan Shields QUEEN Gerri Johnson ATTENDANT Joyce Gilpin The Queen of Basketball and her attendants reign over the dance following the game with Midway, February 6, 1965. Back Row: Dennis Lester, Gary Bittiker, Barbara Bottiger. Middle Row: Jan •Shields, Susan Weber, Julie Grable, Marilyn Boeh, Deborah Juhl, Mary Ann Delzeit, Janet Herr, Blaine Thomas, Dickie Schultz, Linda Burdge, Bill Christo- pher, Kenneth Christopher. Front Row: Judy Hewins, Melanie Euler. Ruth Crane, Susan Rolfe, Duane Thomas, Louis Myers, Lila Schuman. Allen Boeh, Thresa Kiefer, Nancy Coursen, Karen Harman. MAJORETTES Patricia Studer; Karol Madinger; Glenda Wise, Drum Majorette; Ruth McVey and Sherye Bittiker. KENNETH HEWINS Compliments of WATHENA FEED MILL GIRLS’ CHORUS Left to right: front row, Jo Ellen Hewins, Nancy Coursen, Sherye Bittiker, Joyce Gilpin, Carolyn Newton, Ruth Crane, Patricia Studer, Julie Grable, Kassie Hew- ins, Glenda Wise, Ruth McVey. Second row: Debbie Juhl, Cheryl Butcher, Debbie Shuster, Susan Weber, Barbara Bottiger, Carol Goin, Joan Butcher, Sharon Crittcndon and Lynn Nold. Third row: Janice Ward, Linda Burdge, Karol Mad- inger, Melinda Madinger, Nancy Hewins, Marilyn Boeh, Lila Schuman, Linda Benitz and Marilyn Hartman. Back row: Melanie Euler, Gerri Johnson, Jan Shields, Ruth Kirschbaum, Judy Hewins, Judy Pctitt, Betty Minsch, Karen Har- man and Vicki Fehrman. BOYS' CHORUS Left to Right: Warren Davis, David Minsch. Warren Lewis, Lonnie Sollars, Harry Shane, David Deeken, Billy Christopher, George Eisiminger, Gary Bittiker. Har- old Moss, and Danny Johnson. Compliments of EMBERY LIEFFRING CAR WASH JUNIOR - SENIOR BANQUET “Moon River” was the theme of the Banquet and Prom given by the class of 1965 to honor the class of 1964, Saturday evening, May 2, 1964, in the High School Auditorium. Special guests included faculty and board members and their families. After the banquet Bill Geha’s Combo furnished the music for danc- ing. The evening was highlighted by the fol- lowing program: Invocation Richard Hewins Welcome David Deeken Response Lawrence Deeken Accordion ......... Janet Herr Nearing Life’s Goal Lee Corder Music Junior and Senior Classes Farewell Richard Schultz Moon River Glenda Wise PROM T.h® Class of 1964 enjoyed the hospitality of the hosts, ot 196o. Memories are made of events like this. Compliments of THE WATHENA TIMES HO! HO! HO! Nancy Coursen and Lonnie Sollars, solo- ists at the Christmas tea; Karen Har- man at the Hammond organ. Class Candidates — King: Steven Gingery, Richard Hartman, Russell Moore, George Eisiminger; Queen: Nancy Coursen, Jo Ellen Hewins, Janet Herr, Marilyn Young. Home Economics Classes Christmas Tea, December 15 King Russell Queen Janet Christmas Dance, Dec. 19 Gift exchange packages admired by Carl Silvey, Pa- tricia Studer, Debbie Shuster, Lynn Nold. December 24th Program. Pour members of the chorus that pre sented the Christmas Cantata. Ronnie Bahr enjoys the Christmas display window Curtain Time: Love Transcending, December 17th October 16, Dad's Night, the Pep Club served Both Mothers and Dads, as well as the players, refreshments after the game with Sts. Peter enjoy the doughnuts, cocoa and coffee. Paul. SPECIAL EVENTS ON OUR CALENDAR October 9, the day of the Homecoming game with Troy, the students had a parade through the town. Snakes Alive: Student Council president, Den- nis Goin, holds the sack for Chuck Naidl's Indian Python. Lyceum program, November 11. Susan Rolfe and David Johnson receive the Prize Awards from Bill Foster at the LET'S DANCE TV program, November 14. All Testing Days are Important. This one, the PSAT, taken by Juniors, October 20. Allen Hewins and Dennis Goin, school delegates, meet each fourth Monday with the Wa- thena Community Council. Janet Weber demonstrates sewing machines. Home Economics I on the new d c v Striving for accuracy and speed on the typing machines. Joyce Gilpin learns to use the Audograph while Marilyn Hartman is solving multiplication a quick way on the Victor machine. These girls find the corn popper a necessary machine to make money for their class funds. White Giant ' the mixing machine that turns out delicious rolls for noon lunch. Karol Madinger solves division problems on the Tenkeymatic; Cheryl Butcher masters the elec- tric typewriter. Driver A fine new machine, the 1965 Bel-Air, Education Car. Oh! You're kidding Caught to the bank It's this way Extra time What a moment The plans are complete It's a thrill Concentrating Let's look Jime Noon recreation HOW WE LOOK Counseling The books balance Many plans First Aid transportation learning the operation Many a thrill from here °n time In addition to a basketball court, our stage is frequently decorated for school parties. Happy Birthday Mr. Corder. Archery: aim, fire away! Mr. Legs crowned during a Pep Club assembly by Nancy Hewins, president. P. E. girls pleased with the shot into the bull's eye Can boys cook? Of course! Bill Orcutt and Den- nis Sharp prepare hot dogs; Jim Caton measures coffee—concessions. Painting the coffin red to bury our football rivals. Books. Books! Books! A vast parade of knowledge. In our library encyclopedias, books, magazines, and newspapers arc sources of information available to all students. The librarian, Mrs. Thomas, aids in assembling materials for reading and research. Student librarians check out books and keep materials repaired and in order. STUDENT COUNCIL Dennis Lester. David Newton, James Drake, Allen Hewins, Linda Burdge, Presi- dent Dennis Goin, David Deeken, Gerald Goin, James Walter, Blaine Thomas. Ronald Schultz. Sponsor: Josephine Kiefer. Projects this year have included sponsoring the first school dance, September 25, and the “Let’s Dance” program on KFEQ-TV, November 14; and sending delegates to the Wathena Community Council. Compliments of PONY EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ANDERSON TYPEWRITER CO. INC. NOON HOUR The school maintains an excellent hot lunch program which is staffed by these three capable women: Mary Engeman, head cook (center), Edith Haupt, assistant (left), and Irene Euler, part- time assistant (right). Each day as the time nears the noon hour, two student cashiers, Patty Laipple and Homer Ritter, take their places near the school kitchen door to check the students who are filing by to pick up hot lunch plates. LUNCH ROOM STUDENT PERSONNEL Justina Ritter Dennis Lester Frances Davis Bill Kiehnhoff Linda Benitz Jo Ellen Hewins Betty Lake Lynn Nold Stella Caton Linda Fulcher Wanda Caton Mike Wakeman Compliments of GARD BUSINESS UNIVERSITY In these buses, Norman Sigrist, Laurence Pankau and Fred Schuman travel 94 miles each morning and each evening furnishing transportation to students who live in the rural areas. Kenneth Christopher, student helper, putting trash in its proper place. BOOSTERS JANICE'S BEAUTY SHOP KAELIN'S FRUIT MARKET GRABLE'S BARBER SHOP ED GILPIN, CITY MARSHAL BOEH ORCHARDS COCA-COLA COMPANY HOLIDAY MOTEL JOE OPTICAN School custodian, Vatchel Goatcher, begins his daily routine to keep our building in top condition. Co-editors Ruth Kirschbaum and Patty Laipple check the first shipment as the yearbook begins to take shape. Cropping pictures, proof reading activities, pasting mats: Jane Shalz, Pam Warren, Bar- bara Clary, Joyce Gilpin and Janet Herr. Checking layouts, completing the dummy book: Karol Madinger, Cheryl Butcher and Marilyn Hartman. Business managers Georgia Kay Libel and David Deeken find that they must sell more ads in order to balance finances. Another Wildcat Is Out! This Yearbook is our story, chronic- ling the year’s events. The Staff has worked long and hard to publish and present to you this edition of the Wildcat. As you turned the pages, you saw those events which made this year one of the finest. Certain students received coveted titles: officer of an organization, captain of the team, cheerleader, queen, or . . . but upper classmen and lower classmen alike are one in spirit, truth, and loyalty to “Dear Wathena High”. May all of us look to this past year with pride and to the future with hope. We express sincere appreciation to the many advertisers and friends who have so generously helped to make this production possible. THE 1965 YEARBOOK STAFF Adviser Josephine kiefer Book salesmen, Nancy Hewins, Phil Thomas, Lynn Kneller, Linda Frankovich and Justina Ritter prepare plans for a successful sales campaign. INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Kansas City — Winnipeg Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements USA IPS