Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

THE VIKING To all of you -- students, classmates, and friends of Wausa High we dedicate this 1956 Viking”. May you in ensuing years re-new pleasant memories of your high school days and activities as you leaf through the pages of this book. --SENIOR CLASS OF 1956 Board of Education W ?• K Peterson, Secretary; D. C. Anderson, Treasurer; J. Arnold Anderson, President; Wilbur fckdanl; Ival Lindquist. School Custodian Carl Gustafson, congenial and efficient custodian of the Wausa Public Schools is always on the job. Carl keeps everything in ex- cellent condition for us around the school building and on the school grounds. His constant good nature, friendliness, and youthful spirit is much enjoyed by all students and faculty members alike. COLESON -HOLMQUIST CO. Wausa, Nebraska Phone 2 CRUETZ DRUG STORE Your Prescription Druggist PURPLE GOLD Purple and gold for Wausa High, Our spirit, it will never die; We Vikings fight to win, We won't give in, Onward our gallant crew. Cheer, cheer, Wausa High; We'll sing your praises to the sky. Until the end of time We'll be on the line, Giving our all to you. Our colors always will prevail; The Vikings, they will never fall; So we'll get out and fight, And win tonight. Victory for Wausa High. Rahl Rahl Annual Staff FIRST ROW: Doyle Newquist, Sports Editor; Sharon Johnson, Co-Senior Editor; Carole Plog, Assistant Editor; Deanna Nyman, Editor; Nancy Anderson, Junior Editor; Bill Loennlg, Business Manager; Joyce Mattson, Co-Senior Editor. SECOND ROW: Charles Seagren, Assistant Business Manager; Lyle Shallberg, Assistant Business Manager; Mona Johnson, Freshman Editor; Dorene Shallberg, Sophomore Editor; Sherrll Seagren, Grade Editor; Bernice Moon, Activity Editor; Richard Juracek, Art Editor. DR. R. L. TOLLEFSON DR. B. F. JOHNSON W. H. JOHNSON Wayne State-U. of Nebr. Supt. Social Science GERALD GUNDERSON Wayne State Coach Commercial DONALD ERFOURTH York College-U. of Wyoming Ass't. Coach, Math, Science MISS ARENT Wayne State - Colorado State Home Economics English MRS. BRAGC Wayne State-U. of Nebr. English KIETH V. TADLOCK Nebr. Wesleyan-U. of Nebr. Principal, Math, Industrial MRS. REED Wayne State-U. of South Dak. History, Biology, Dramatics ARTHUR JENSEN Wayne State Music Genelll Studios 711 Pierce Street Sioux City, Iowa MRS. LARSON North Park-Wayne State Kindergarten A. L. NYQUIST Representing the Traveler's Company BILL'S CHEVROLET CO. Phone 78 Wausa, Nebraska MRS. OLSON Luther College-Gustavus Adolphus Grade Music MISS MALCOM Wayne State-Asbury College Grades 1 2 WAUSA LOCKERS A Place to Meat” Doyle L. Blair, Prop. School GLENN McBURNEY Iowa State Teachers College Grades 7 8 MRS. BLACK Wayne State Teachers College Grades 5 6 Grade MRS. CHAMBERS Wayne State Teachers College Grades 3 4, Grade Principal r)£j j- Class History In September of 1952, thirty-one scared and plenty green Freshies mount- ed the steps of old WHS to the beginning of four wonderful and long looked for years in Wausa High. They were: Nancy Anderson, Ronald Beaudette, Vendla Burns, Gordon Carlson, William Eifert, Loretta Erickson, Richard Gustafson, Floyd Hult, Mona Johnson, Sharon Johnson, Richard Juracek, Norma Lindquist, William Loen- nig, Joyce Mattson, Bernice Moon, Louise Nelson, Phyllis Nelson, Harley Newman, Doyle Newquist, June Newquist, Deanna Nyman, James Peters, Carole Plog, Charles Seagren, Sherril Seagren, Dor- ene Shallberg, Lyle Shallberg, Raymond Schoen, Dennis Swanson, Colleen Timp- son, and Terry Wacker. At the first class meeting, the following officers were elected President, Nancy Ander- son; Vice President, William Loennig; Secretary, Joyce Mattson; Treasurer, Deanna Nyman. Carole Plog, Bernice Moon, Terry Wacker, and Charles Sea- gren served on the student council. Mr. Vorce served as class sponsor. Harley and Deanna were nominated as home- coming candidates and Dorene Shallberg and Nancy Anderson were our repres- entatives in the B-team cheerleaders. On August 31, 1953, 30 Sophomores returned to Wausa High. Bill Eifert and Colleen Timpson discontinued their school work while Mary Nelson was added to our class. Class officers for the year were Harley Newman, Presi- dent; Doyle Newquist, Vice President; Charles Seagren, Secretary; Raymond Schoen, Treasurer. Carole Plog, Mona Johnson, Richard Juracek, and William Loennig were elected to the student council. Mr. Gunderson was our class sponsor. Nancy Anderson and Doyle Newquist were attendants to the King and Queen at Homecoming. Carole Plog served as cheerleader. Twenty-eight Juniors returned in September for their third year of High School. Two students, Mary Nelson and Raymond Schoen, left our class at the end of the previous school year. The following officers were elected: Charles Seagren, President; Deanna Nyman, Vice-President; Bernice Moon, Secretary; and Joyce Mattson, Treasurer. Nancy Anderson, Sherril Seagren, Harley New- man, and Doyle Newquist served on the student council. Nancy Anderson and Carole Plog were cheerleaders and Miss Arent and Mrs. Reed were class sponsors. The Juniors presented their play, The Eager Miss Beaver, with Mrs. Reed as their director. On May 6, the Seniors were honored by the Juniors with the annual Junior-Senior banquet. The theme was Gay Paree. Kenneth Thorson, formerly of Dow City, Iowa, joined the class on March 1. Homecoming attendants were Joyce Matt- son and Harley Newman. On August 30, 1955, twenty-seven Seniors came back to register for their fourth and final year of High School. Phyllis Nelson and Harley Newman con- tinued their school work in Minneapolis and Schuyler. When the school year be- gan and it was time to choose officers, the following were elected: President, Kenneth Thorson; Vice President, Deanna Nyman; Secretary, Nancy Anderson; Treasurer, Sharon Johnson; and the student council members were Bill Loennig, Lyle Shallberg, Bernice Moon, and Joyce Mattson. Our spon- sors for the year were Mr. Johnson and Mr. Tadlock. All Seniors had their pictures taken by Genelli Studios of Sioux City on November 14. On the night of May 4, the Juniors gave a ban- quet in honor of the Seniors. Baccalaur- eate exercises were held on May 13. The final get together of the Seniors was the Commencement program which was held on May 16. COMMERCIAL STATE BANK Wausa, Nebraska RONNIE BEAUDETTE Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; Football 3; Track 2.3. Some day I'll do something drastic; like studying. NANCY ANDERSON VEND LA BURNS Mixed Chorus 1.2,3.4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Cast 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Girls Quartette 4; Triple Trio 3.4; Music Award 2.3; District Coatest 1,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3.4; Cheerleader 1.3.4; Eager Miss Beaver’ Cast 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; T-Teens 1.2; Girls Phys. Ed. 1,2.4; County Gov't. 3; Class President 1; Class Secretary 4; Stu- dent Council 3; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff 4; Homecoming Atten- dant 2; Librarian 3; Music Librarian 3.4. A good mix-up of brains, capability, humor and service. LORETTA ERICKSON Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Pep Club 1.2. 3.4; 'Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1. 2; Girls Phys. Ed. 1.2.3. 4; Echo Staff 4; Librarian 3. •Quietness makes her every act. GORDON CARLSON Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Declam 2.3. 4; Fine Arts 2; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; County Govt. 3; Football 4; Letter 4; Bas- ketball 1,2.3.4; Letrer 3.4; Baseball 2,3.4. Athletic, sociable, musical, and a good bluffer; what more possible? RICHARD GUSTAFSON Mixed Chorus 1.2,3,4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Chorus 3; Music Award 2.3; District Contest 2,3; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Letrer 3.4. Don't hurry; there's plenty of time. Mixed Chorus 1,2.3.4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Cast 2; 'Fortune Teller Cast 3; Girls Quartette 4; Triple Trio 3.4; Music Award 2.3.4; District Contest 3.4; Pep Club 1,2.3; 'Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; 'Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1.2.3.4; Girls' Phys. Ed. 1.2.3; County Gov't 3; Librarian 4; Echo Staff 4. A smile goes a long, long way. N MONA JOHNSON Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Cast 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Triple Trio 3.4; Band 1,2,3. 4; Bill's Be-Bops 3; Music Award 1,2,3; District Contest 2. 3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3. 4; Declam 2,3,4; Fine Arts 2; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory’ Cast 4; Y-Teens 1,2,4; Girls’ Phy«. Ed. 1,2, 3.4; Annual Staff 4. I laugh and chatter as I go; when I stop I never know. FLOYD HULT Band 1,2; Pep Club 4; Declam 4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Track 3, 4. Tis a pain for the child to keep still. NORMA LINQUIST Mixed Chorus 1.2,3, 4; Pep Club 1.2, 3,4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1,2,4; Girls’ Physical Education 1.2,3.4; Echo Staff 4. Her laugh is hearty, her words sincere. RICHARD JURACEK Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Forest Prince Crew 2; Fortune Teller Crew and Chorus 3; Music Award 3; Pep Club 3,4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; County Gov’t. 3; Basket- ball 1; Football 2.3.4; Annual Staff 4. O'er his books his eyes did roll. SHARON JOHNSON Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Girls Quartette 4; Triple Trio 3,4; Band 2.3,4; Music Award 2.3; District Contest 2, 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1,2; Girls’ Physical Education 1, 2; County Gov't. 3; Class Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff 4; Librarian 4. It’s nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. WILLIAM LOENNIG Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Forest Prince Crew and Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Crew and Chorus 3; Boys' Quartette 2.3,4; Band 1.2.3.4; Bill's Be-Bops 3.4; Music Award 2.3; Pep Club 2. 3. 4. Officer 4; Declam 1.2.3.4; Fine Arts 2; District Contest. Best Actor 3; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; County Gov't. 3; Student Council 2. 4; Class Vice Pres- ident 1; Annual Staff. The world knows but two; Shakespeare and me. JOYCE MATTSON Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Double Octet 3; Accompanist 2,3,4; Forest Prince Accompanist 2; Fortune Teller Accom- panist 3; Girls' Quartette 1; Triple Trio 3.4; Band 1.2,3,4; Music Librarian 2; Music Award 1,2,3; District Contest 1, 2,3,4; Pep Club 1.2,3.4, Secretary 2; Treasurer 3; Declam 1.2. 3. 4; District Contest 1.3; Fine Am 2.3; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1,2,4; Girls' Physical Ed- ucation 1,2,3. 4; Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Girls' State 3. Music and good humor wells from the soul of her in an endless stream that charms and delights her hearers. DOYLE NEWQUIST Mixed Chorus 1. 2.3. 4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Cast 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Boys' Quartette 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Declam 3; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 2; Football 4. Letter 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3.4, Letter 1.2.3. 4; Track 1.2.3. 4. Letter 1,2,3. 4. All great men are dead-I dor. 't feel so well myself. BERNICE MOON Mixed Chorus 1,2,3.4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Cast 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Girls' Quartette 4; Triple Trio 3.4; District Contest 1.2. 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4, Vice President 3, President 4; Declam 2; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; Y-Teens 1,2; Girls' Physical Educa- tion 1,2; County Gov’t 3; Class Secretary, Student Council 1.4; Music Award 3; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff Editor 4; Librarian 2. Good natured, good sport, and full of fun; there's only one girl like her under the sun. JUNE NEWQUIST Mixed Chorus 1.2.3. 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3.4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1.2. 3,4; Girls' Physical Education 1; Echo Staff 4. All good things come in packages small, we're mighty glad that June isn't tall. LOUISE NELSON Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Double Octet 3; Fortune Teller Chorus 3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Music Award 2.3; Pep Club 1; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; Y-Teens 1.2. 3,4. Secretary 3. Treasurer 4; County Gov't 3; Librarian 2. A little unobtrusive miss, the kind you seldom see; but when it comes to service, she is good as she can be. DEANNA NYMAN Mixed Chorus 1,2.3, 4; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Triple Trio 3.4; Band 1.2. 3. 4; Bill's Be-Bops 3; Music Award 2,3; District Contest 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4. Secretary 3; Declam 2,3,4; Fine Arts 2; Tager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; Y- Teens 1,2,3, 4. Treasurer 3, President 4; Girls' Physical Education 1,2,3.4; County Gov't. 3; Class Vice President 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Office Assistant 3.4; Annual Staff Editor 4; Echo Staff 4; Homecoming Attendant 1. So intelligent, sane and lovable is she that we can say to all the world 'Here is a friend who is a friend'. JIM PETERS Mixed Chorus 2. 3.4; Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Band 2.3.4; Music Award 3; Pep Club 4; Declam 2,3.4; Fine Arts 2; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; County Gov't. 3; Banquet Waiter 3; Football 1,2,3,4. Letter 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4, Letter 4; Baseball 4. Happy am I - from care I’m free - Why aren't all contented like me? SHERRIL SEAGREN Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 1,2,3. 4; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1.2.4; Student Council 3; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff Assistant Editor 4. A jolly good sport with an eye for fun; she knows no rest until the task is done. CAROLE PLOG Mixed Chorus 1,2.3, 4; Forest Prince Cast 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Triple Trio 3.4; Band 1.2, 3,4; Music Award 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Declam 1,2,3.4; District Contest 2,3,4; Fine Arts 2. 3; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y -Teens 1.2. 3.4; Officer 3. 4; Girls' Physical Education 1,2,3,4; County Gov't 3; Student Council 1.2; Office Assistant 2, 3; Annual Staff Assistant Editor 4; Echo Staff 4; Librarian 1. She is a winsome, happy girl; the kind that sets your heart awhirl. DORENE SHALLBERG Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Cast 3; Triple Trio 3,4; Band 2,3.4; Music Award 2. 3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Cheer- leader 1; Officer 4; Declam 1,2,3.4; Fine Arts 2; Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Y-Teens 1, 2,3,4; Officer 3,4; Girls Physical Education 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Echo Staff 4. A brimful of mischief, fun and glee, as ever a mortal girl will be. CHARLES SEAGREN Mixed Chorus 4; Declam 3; District Contest 3; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Crew 4; County Gov't 3; Banquet Waiter 3; Class President 3; Student Council 1; Annual Staff 4; Football 1,2,3.4, Letter 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4, Letter 2.3, 4; Boys' State 3. Unhampered by the common thing; he works along till the break of dawn. V v LYLE SHALLBERG Mixed Chorus 1,2,3, 4 Double Octet 3; Forest Prince Chorus 2; Fortune Teller Chorus 3; Boys' Quartette 2, 3,4; Band 1,3,4; Eager Miss Beaver' Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Football 4; Basketball 1,3; Student Manager 4; Track 1,2,3,4. Teachers think that I'm so sweet - they always want me in the foremost seat. KENNETH THORSON First five semesters at Dow City, Iowa High School. Mixed Chorus 4; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Class President 4; Baseball 3,4. The sweetest hours that ever were spent, were spent among the lassies. DENNIS SWANSON Eager Miss Beaver Crew 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Baseball 2,3,4. The fact that he doesn't talk is no sign that he hasn't anything to say. Class Officers TERRY WACKER Declam 2,3,4; Fine Arts 2; Eager Miss Beaver Cast 3; Gown of Glory Cast 4; Student Council 1; Football 2,3,4, Letter 2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4, Letter 2,3,4; Track 2. Letter 2; Base- ball 2,3,4. Let me see. what think you of falling in love? Kenneth Thorson, President; Sharon Johnson, Treas- urer; Deanna Nyman, Vice President; Nancy Ander- son, Secretary. The month of May rolled around tor the twenty- fifth time since the twenty-seven seniors of Wausa had bid farewell to their Alma Mater and stepped into the wide, wide world. I, Sharon Johnson, was remembering that event- ful day in 1956, as I was flying over the Atlantic on the way to England, there to make a personal appear- ance with the renowned trumpeter, Mendez. He was retiring from his glorious career and I had been honor- ed by being chosen to step into his place. As soon as I arrived in London I hurried to a conference to be held with the director of the London Philharmonic Symphony. There, to my great delight I found waiting, Joyce Mattson. It seems she had married the president of the orchestra board, who had been extremely influential in the hiring of her for the position. During our conference we decided to go on a three week vacation following my perform- ance so I would be rested before embarking on my career in joint partnership with the London Philharmonic. The concert was a great success. Before we left the concert hall, we saw a figure riding swiftly toward us. He nimbly jumped off his bicycle and ran toward us. We immediately recognized the smiling face to be none other than Jim Peters. He set up his own messenger service and was making a small fortune on it too. He handed us the message and we eagerly opened it. It read as follows: Congratulations on the highly successful and enjoyable concert. Best regards, Charles Seagren, U. S. Ambassador to Russia. Jim told us that Charles had been very influential in bringing about the long looked for international peace. The next day we boarded the train to begin our trip. Our first stop was in a small English town where the big attraction was a spectacular lady wrestling match. As we settled ourselves in our seats, we glanced up only to recognize the referee as Kenneth Thorson. His wife, we learned, had risen to fame in the field with the aid of Ken’s unprejudiced refereeing. As the match began, we were conscious of a familiar voice coming over the loud-speaking system. Much to the annoyance of those around us, we jumped to our feet to see who the announcer was. We were greatly astonished to find it to be Dennis Swanson. We had never found him to be the talkative type in high school, but we found him to be quite the changed man now. Mrs. Thorson came out victorious again, much to Ken's delight. After the match, we learned there was to be a girls basketball game the next evening, and both of us being sport fahs, decided to stay over. We found it to be a tremendous game with the spot light always fixed on England's star forward, none other than June Newquist. She was spectacular, but later told us that she owed all of her success to her coach who had so diligently trained her. We found the face of her coach, at which all the girls were adoringly gazing, to be very familiar. He was then announced to be our former class- mate Gordon Carlson, now one of the leading sports men of Eurot)e. Our trip was interrupted by the sau news of our former classmate’s illness in the U. S. A. Dorene Shallberg had received many honors in the field of dramatics and had become one of America's foremost actresses. Her engagements had become so demanding that she was now suffering from a nervous breakdown. We rushed quickly to her bedside, there to be greeted by her attending nurse, Deanna Nyman. She was head nurse of this huge hospital and was in great demand from all over. During our visit she told us she had been correspond- ing with Bernice Moon who now was situated in Lapland. It seems her affections had turned from horses to reindeer. She was now lovingly raising them on the rich mosses_of Lapland. We suddenly had the desire to see our old Alma Mater in Wausa. During our trip there we purchased a newspaper. The headlines read Seagren Runs Crocker Out of Business. ” Under this heading was the story of how Sherril Seagren cake mixes had become much more popular than the old Betty Crocker method, she also was giving Duncan Hines a run for it. Upon our arrival in Wausa we headed straight for the high schoul. It had tripled in size because of the able management of the principal, Floyd Hult. He also was the head of the geography de- partment and had written several best sellers on that subject. During our visit he told us that Terry Wacker now owned a large farm west of Wausa and was Nebraska’s foremost authority on the newest ag- ricultural methods. We also were told that Ronnie Beaudette was controlling the trap lines by the use of his newly invented guns and traps. He had gain- ed a large fortune and became known as America’s most eligible bachelor. As we walked the streets of Wausa we noticed a newly constructed building. Above the entrance the letters I. O. O. F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) were inscribed. The chairman of the institution, a tall man with light hair, was seated at the immense desk in his office. It was not until ’he lit his cigar that we recognized him to be Lyle Shallberg. As we entered the office a pretty girl quickly jumped off his lap. Lyle introduced her to be his secretary and her name was Mona Johnson. They made a very successful team. The next day we departed for Philadelphia. One of the first buildings off of the airfield had a large neon sign which read: Anderson’s Driving School, Learn to drive in 10 easy lessons. We were at once interested and went in. We were greeted by the owner and manager who introduced herself as Nancy Anderson, she was highly success- ful in her new business and she suggested that we have supper toaether that night at the Ritz Cafe. HULT'S CAFE Home Cooked Meals Phone 92 COUNCIL OAK STORE Phone 189 Stewart Chambers, Manager We had heard of the wonderful reputation of this spot and accepted the invitation immediately. As we seated ourselves for supper we were delighted to recognize our hostess and owner to be Vendla Burns. Her wonderful Swedish dishes had earned acclaim all over the east coast. During the course of the supper, the lights were lowered and the spot light was focused upon the featured entertainers. They were called Bill's Be-Bops. We knew at once the director was Bill Loennig who had begun a similar group during our high school days. Later that night, as we snapped on our radios, an announcer shrieked Hear the last minute gossip session brought to you by Loretta Erickson, famous Hollywood columnist. We certainly got the low down on everybody. One of her latest bits of gossip was that the wonderful model. Carole Plog, was now employed as modeler of fur coats in Siberia. On the side she was babysitting for Russia's Premier. The next day, as we were buying our tickets for Miami, Florida, we were recognized by the ticket seller, who was Norma Linquist. she told us she was married and lived on Independence Avenue. One of our first visits in Miami was at their famous art gallery. We saw someone dusting the different pieces of art and thought he looked famil- iar. It was Richard Juracek and he told us he was starting from the bottom to learn the art business. He had been dusting for 13 years, but he was learn- ing and soon hoped for advancement. Butch told us to be sure to listen to Auntie Louise of the Children's Hour. She was our former classmate, Louise Nelson, and her story was, My Experience While Having a Nightmare. We decided to kill some time by going to the beach. A large billboard greeted us. On it was written, Attention all millionaires, Contact the friendly Newquist Burying Agency at once. He will bury you in the shifting, whispering sands and has year around service. We understood that the reason for the decrease in Miami's population was due to Doyle's great success in business. As we walked along the beach we spotted a tall familiar figure. It was none other than Dick Gustafson, who said he was doing quite well. In fact he had already applied for membership in the Siltin', Starin', and Rockin'Club for retired millionaires. Our trip was over, but it had given us the happy assurance that each of our classmates had fared well and starred in his own way. Well might the school that harbored the class of '56 be proud of the success of its graduates. COLORS - Purple and White LARSON MACHINE SHOP ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME Blacksmithing and Welding Wausa, Nebraska SEHNERT'S BAKERY Walter Sehnert, Prop. We, the Seniors of 1956, thought by few to be in sound mind do be- queath the following to our underclassmen who have so faithfully respect- ed, honored, and served us as Seniors. Nancy Ronnie Vendla My safe and sane driving to Owen Johnson. My ability to go steady to Connie Surber. My long hours working in the cafe to some unfortunate person following in my footsteps. My outstanding physique to Roger Swanson. My shyness to Jo Ann Loennig. My basketball playing ability to Jay Helm, hoping it will add much to the W. H. S. glory. My love for books to Jon Philips. My giggles to anyone who can find more things to giggle about. My trumpet playing ability to Denny Johnson. My knowledge of cars to anyone who knows more. My quietness to Marcia Wiese. My affection for sweet things in life to Bob Eifert. My ability to lose ring to Carol Thoms. My ability to get teased by teachers to Eldon Fink. My mild disposition to Bonnie Swanson. My blushes and dimples to anyone who can use them to a bet- ter advantage. My countless crushes to Sharon Lindquist. My ability to go around corners on two wheels to anyone who can do better on one. My ability to have complicated love affairs to anyone who can do better. My gentlemanly ways and generosity to anyone who can use them. My many, many, troubles to Jerry Johnson. My basketball ability to Helen Helm. My good deportment to Mickey Ogden with the knowledge that he will improve it. My romantic characteristics to Bobby Swanson. My one arm driving to Dwaine Kumm. My tiny, attractive ankles to Roger Bengston. My snazzy red convertible to anyone who can attract more girls. As a final tribute to the underclassmen of W. H. S., the Senior class bequeaths all uf our eraser chips, paper wads, our ■ tattered and torn books, gum under the seats, and any knowledge which we once had, but lost somewhere along the line. We hope i that everyone will use all these things to the best of his ability. This will is signed and sealed this 18th day of May, Nineteen fifty - Gordon Loretta Dick Floyd Mona Sharon Butch ££ Norma Bill Joyce Bernice Louise Doyle June Jim Carole Charles Sherril Dorene Denny Kenny Terry Deanna Lyle L six. , :.i Witnesses: Joyce Mattson-Sharon Johnson. ANDERSON'S STORE 'Fine Foods for Fine Folks Phone 22 MOBIL STATION Mobil-Lubrication Tune upservi Reynold Johnson Phone ao Whatcha got, Deanie? ■ S' Where did you get your cagey hat, Bill? Fix your hair nice, Bernle. Are you going away, Loretta? Whatcha lookin' at, Mona? Surely It can't be that bad, Ron. What's in your purse, Jeannie? Happy Birthday, Chas. A It's a rough life, isn't it? Smile, Vendla. Let’s play ball, Sharon. Don't you want your picture taken, Butch? Are you looking for four-leaf clovers, Denny? Taking your first step, Jo? What's so funny, Sherrll? Class Officers Leon Kumm, Treasurer; James Blohm, President; Douglas Anderson, Vice President; James Elsberry, Secretary. Linda Anderson, President; Karen Larson. Treasurer; Jean Banks, Secretary; Vicky Pearson, Vice President. Herbert Bengston, President; Marilyn Wrick, Vice President; Susan Nelson, Secretary; Eva Ayers, Treasurer. r bwaiv In the fall of 1955, twenty-eight freshmen were enrolled in Wausa High School. At the first class meeting Herbert Bengston was chosen as class Presi- dent; Marilyn Wrick, Vice President; Susan Nelson, Secretary; and Eva Ayers, Treasurer. Norma Sea- gren, Karen Peterson, Dennis Johnson, and Robert Swanson were chosen as student council members. Sheila Kirby and Susan Nelson were chosen as cheer- leaders. Miss Arent is their class sponsor. Twenty-four sophomores returned to Wausa High this year. Class officers were elected as follows: President, Linda Anderson; Vice President, Vicky Pearson; Secretary, Jean Banks; Treasurer, Karen Larson. Those elected to the student council were Mary Lou Johnson, Ardls Halleen, Gary Custer and Richard Carlson. Cheerleaders were Mary Lou Johnson and Ardis Halleen. Mr. Gunderson served as their sponsor. Twenty-seven Juniors returned in September for their third year of high school. The Class Officers were: President, James Blohm; Vice-President, Douglas Anderson; Secretary, James Elsberry; and Treasurer, LeonKumm. Dennis Beaudette, Rodney Hult, Marilyn Nelson and Marcia Wiese were mem- bers of the student council. Marilyn and Connie Surber were the cheerleaders. Miss Arent and Mrs. Reed were class sponsors. The Juniors presented their class play, A Boy Named Beulah, on Oct- ober 24, and they gave the annual Junior-Senior banquet on May 4. The underclasses were well represented in the extra curricular activities which were offered. Junior Class FIRST ROW: Carol Thoms; Marilyn Nelson; Connie Surber; JoAnn Loennig; Marcia Wiese; Iris Udd; Deanna Olson; Helen Helm. SECOND ROW: Mr. Erfourth, Spon- sor; Mardene Mord; James Blohm; Delwyn Johnson; Rodney Hult; Robert Ekdahl; Dwaln Kumm; Robert Swanson; Leon Kumm; Michael Ogden; Zelma Stenberg; Marcia Fuelberth; Mrs. Reed, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Jerry Johnson; Robert Eifert; Stanley Olson; Owen Johnson; James Elsberry; Douglas Anderson; Dennis Beaudette: Dennis Thorell ANDERSON'S HARDWARE Wausa, Nebraska MARV’S TAVERN Wausa, Nebraska UNION TELEPHONE CO. Wausa, Nebraska Sophomore Class FIRST ROW: Ardls Halleen; Vicky Pearson; JoAnn Suhr; Linda Anderson; Karen Lar- son; Jean Banks; Mary Johnson; Sharon Lindquist. SECOND ROW: Mr. Gunderson, Sponsor; Dennis Black; LaNoy Norman; Douglas Claussen, Roger Bengston; Jon Phil- lips; Eldon Fink; Pat Haley; Johnny Hillberg. THIRD ROW: Loren Bruder; Richard Nelson; Delwyn Beaudette; Richard Carlson; Bruce Bloomquist; Gary Custer; Roger Swanson. FIRST ROW: Deanna Enquist; Velda Claussen; Karen Peterson; Susan Nelson, Sheila Kirby; Beverly Anderson; Betty Erickson; Eva Ayers. SECOND ROW: Herbert Beng- ston; Eugene Gillilan; Carol Beaudette; Marilyn Wrick; Carole Andirson; Norma Sea- gren; Juanita Johnson; Pamela Anderson; Beverly Nelson; Carolyn Beaudette; Donald Eifert; Donald Weyrich; Miss Arent, Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Robert Swanson; Den- nis Johnson; Robert Skallberg; Jay Helm; Richard Thorell; Gordon Kumm; Charles Re- han; Leon Anderson. ELAINE'S BEAUTY SHOP THOMS APPLIANCE BUHRMAN k SHALANDER IMPLEMENT Phone 250 Wausa, Nebraska Allis Chalmers Sales k Service Freshman Class Grade School History In the fall of 1955, 103 grade school pupils reg lstered in the Wausa Public Schools for the 1955- 1956 school term. When the first school bell of the season tolled, they trouped happily to their rooms to begin another year of classroom duties. Of the 103 enrolled, the distribution among grades was as follows: 13 kindergarten pupils, 11 first graders, 12 second graders, 11 third graders, 12 fourth graders, 12 fifth graders, 14 sixth graders, 7 seventh graders, and 12 eighth graders. During the year the grades gained two new pu- pils, Vicki and Chris Stauffer. These children entered the kindergarten and first grades, trans- fering here from Bloomfield. Several activities, along with their regular school duties proved very enjoyable to the grade school pupils. These Included participation in basketball, track, and music. Seventh and Eighth Grades. FIRST ROW: Linda Ekdahl; Glenda Juracek; Marjorie Olson: Adele Newquist; Betty Eifert; Marlyce Swanson. SECOND ROW: Glenn McBurney, Teacher; Rolan Anderson; Velda Bruder; Anne Butler; Josephine Larson; Geraldine Johnson; Richard Larson. THIRD ROW: Richard Schultz; Bruce Anderson; Keith Olson; Mark Mattson; Duane Swanson; Roger Lindquist; Evan Nordstrom. MOON PRODUCE HULTING SEED CORN Phone 137 Wausa, Nebraska Phone 21F14 Paul Swanson 4 First and Second Grades FIRST ROW: Johnny Heckathorn; Ray Smith; Marcia Nelson; Barbara Swanson; Cyn thla Kent; Michael ElDorado; Sharalyn Shallberg; Mary Lou Claussen. SECOND ROW; Miss Malcom, Teacher; BUI Kaiser; Karen Tadlock; Judith Anderson; Kathy Schurr; Brian Buhrman; Richard Herold. THIRD ROW: Lois Jean Claussen; Mark Pfeil; Charlotte Anderson; David Larson; Billy Kirby; Patrick Bryant; Michael Bry- Kindergarten FIRST ROW: Glen Retzlaff; Donna Mae Skalberg; Susan Ekdahl; Barbara Carlson; Donna Rae Bryant; Patricia Ann Claussen; Gale Retzlaff. SECOND ROW: Neil Kirby; Larry Holmquist; Randy Lee Nelson; Jimmy Eifert; Randal Peterson; Terry Tadlock; Mrs. Larson, Teacher. WAUSA HATCHERY Wm. A. Kirby, Owner Wausa, Nebraska TONY'S MEAT MARKET Fresh Meat Phone 33 Fifth and Sixth Grades FIRST ROW: Sharon Nelson; Connie Olson; Karen Anderson; Cheryl Plog; Ann Bryant; Cheryl Tadlock; Jean Bryant; Diane Lindquist. SECOND ROW: Thomas Ekdahl; Cur- tis Shalander; Sheryl Shalander; Allen Zlegenbeln; Perry Butler; Connie Llndblad; Neola Olson; Mary Ann Smith; Charles Larson. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Black, Teacher; Vanoy Hult; Dennis Bryant; Merwyn Carlson; Charles Johnson; Karen Kaiser; Kathleen Kirby; Gaylen Peterson; Lyman Anderson; Kenneth Hult FIRST ROW: Gerald Claussen; Bruce Pfeil; Leo Anderson; Janet Petersen; Karen Hult; Patricia Flanagan; Barbara Johnson; Linda Ayers. SECOND ROW: Charles Eifert; Dennis Larson; Beverly Hult; Lillian Larson; Marjorie Johnson; Mary Kalvelage; Dorothy Nelson; Mrs. Chambers, Teacher. THIRD ROW: Sharon Heckathorn; Janet Holmqulst; Timothy Hoppe; Jimmy Schurr; Randel Anderson; Darrel Kent; John Bryant. 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PBTERSON Football Team FIRST ROW; Assistant Coach, Don Erfourth: Delwyn Johnson; Doyle Newquist; Gordon Carlson; Charles Sea- gren; Leon Kumm; Dwain Kumm; Douglas Anderson; Jerry Johnson; Coach, Gerald Gunderson. SECOND ROW; Dennis Johnson; Robert Ekdahl; Jon Phillips; Douglas Claussen; Terry Wacker; Jim Peters; Rodney Hult; Loren Bruder; Roger Swanson. THIRD ROW; Don Eifert; Eugene Gillilan; Patrick Haley; Roger Bengston; Lyle Shall berg; Dennis Black; Owen Johnson; Stanley Olson; Bruce Bloomquist; Richard Juracek; Gordon Kumm. Student Managers are James Elsberry and Dennis Beaudette. Fifteen lettermen returned this year to bolster the hopes for a fine football season. These men, plus fifteen others, reported to Coach Gerald Gunderson on August 30 to start the 1955 season. Twenty-nine men finished the season with the following eighteen boys earning their letters: Jerry Johnson, Douglas Anderson, Terry Wacker, Leon Kumm, Rodney Hult, Gordon Carlson, Douglas Claussen, Doyle Newquist, Delwyn Johnson, Dwain Kumm, Charles Seagren, Jim Peters, Owen Johnson, Richard Jura- cek, Jon Phillips, Stanley Olson, Loren Bruder, and Robert Ekdahl. The Vikings ended a very success- ful season by winning five games and losing two. This is the finest record for the Vikings in a number of years and they ended the season in second place in the Conference. The Vikings displayed very fine team spirit and sportsmanship throughout the season. The scores of the games are as follows: Wausa 32 Randolph.... 7 Wausa 27 Coleridge ... 19 Wausa .... 6 Hahn High... 0 Wausa .... 51 Newcastle... 6 Wausa 26 Winside 33 Wausa 33 Osmond 7 Wausa . ... 6 Crofton 43 Don Emmiek, Representing HUNTINGTON LABORATORIES, INC. 1607 West 26 Street Phone 8-2816 Sioux City, Iowa SPORTSMAN’S INC. Sporting Goods for Every Sport 413 Nebraska Street Phone 5-0125 Sioux City, Iowa Football Squad 517 Pierce Street Local Long Distance Trucking Sioux City, Iowa Don Skalberg - Johnnie Claussen Phone 30 Wausa, Nebraska Phone 135 Varsity Coach Gerald Gunderson, Dennis Beaudette, James Elsberry, Delwyn Johnson, Doyle Newquist, Jon Phillips, Charles Seagren, Richard Gustafson, Rodney Hult, Terry Wacker, Gordon Carlson, Douglas Anderson, Jerry Johnson, Assis- tant Coach Don Erfourth, Stanley Olson and Lyle Shallberg, Student Managers. The returning lettermen this year were: Gordon Carlson, Doyle Newquist, Terry Wac- ker, Charles Seagren, and Richard Gustaf- son. The vacancies in the varsity were filled by Delwyn Johnson, Jerry Johnson, Douglas Anderson, James Elsberry, and Rodney Hult. The Vikings finished the scheduled games with eighteen wins and three losses. We placed second in the Knox County Tournament, placed second in the conference, and won the District Tournaments by beating Creighton by a score of 61 to 56, in a thrilling game. In the Class C regional tournament that was held at O'Neill, ausa won over Sacred Heart of Norfolk in the first round, but lost to Spen- cer in the final game by a score of 72 to 66. The scores of this season's games are as follows: Wausa 57 Bloomfield 55 Wausa 60 Coleridge 41 Wausa 48 Hartington 40 Wausa 71 Osmond 53 Wausa 48 Creighton 44 Wausa 60 Randolph 45 Wausa 59 Newcastle 47 Wausa 52 Hahn High 53 Wausa 48 Croft on 42 Wausa 54 Center 41 Wausa 62 Creighton 67 Wausa 64 Coleridge 53 Wausa 39 Crofton 37 Wausa 57 Holy Trinity 53 Wausa 69 Winside 71 Wausa 64 Niobrara 40 Wausa 73 Osmond 53 Wausa 46 Coleridge 14 Wausa 77 Randolph 56 Wausa 61 Creighton 54 Wausa 57 Sacred Heart 55 Wausa 66 Spencer 72 THE WAUSA GAZETTE Publishing-Commercial Printing Phone 10 NELSON PRODUCE Feeds-Seeds-Fertillzer Chemicals-Commercial Spraying Wausa, Nebraska Phone 57 COMMERCIAL HOTEL Ethel Anderson, Owner Phone 68 Reserves Coach Don Erfourth, Gary Custer, Robert Swanson, Dennis Johnson, Robert Skall- berg, Eugene Gillilan, Richard Carlson, Patrick Haley, Roger Bengtson, Eldon Fink, Jay Helm, Donald Eifert, Bruce Bloomqulst, Herbert Bengston, Roger Swanson, Coach Gerald Gunderson, Stanley Olson and Lyle Shallberg, Student Managers. The Viking Reserves, coached by Don Erfourth, concluded a very successful season this spring. The Reserves displayed fine team work and sportsmanship, and their record of nine wins and five losses is as fol- lows: Wausa 63 Bloomfield 43 Wausa 62 Coleridge 32 Wausa 52 Hartington 51 Wausa 49 Osmond 28 Wausa 30 Randolph 27 Wausa 37 Creighton 51 Wausa 55 Newcastle 23 Wausa 41 Hahn High 44 Wausa 58 Coleridge 25 Wausa 40 Crofton 43 Wausa 37 Holy Trinity 46 Wausa 33 Winside 39 Wausa 37 Niobrara 35 Wausa 62 Osmond 30 AL’S BARBER SHOP Shaver's Sales Service Wausa, Nebraska PRATHER’S SPORT SHOP DeKALB QUALITY SEED CORN Sorghums Chixs Rueben Johnson, Dealer Phone 16F21 Homecoming Viking Royal Court The theme of the 1956 Homecoming was Moonlight and Roses . The candidates en- tered the stage through a trellis arch decor- ated with red roses. The thrones also were decorated with red roses and formed a Q on the Queen’s throne and a K on the King’s throne. Mardene Mord acted as announcer and trumpeters were Sharon Johnson, Robert Ekdahl, and James Elsberry. The crown- bearers were Mary Catherine Tiemann and Terry Tadlock. After the candidates were introduced the names of the King and Queen were announced. The senior attendants crowned the King and Queen and presented them with gifts. A response was made by the Queen. A mixed octet composed of Sharon Johnson, Nancy Anderson, Marilyn Nelson, Iris Udd, Richard Thorell, Richard Gustafson, James Elsberry, and Bill Loen- nig sang Moments to Remember as the King, Queen, and attendants stood on the stage. Joyce Mattson was the accompanist. The Pep Club formed an aisle for the reces- sional. The Vikings made it a complete evening for the home fans by defeating the Osmond Tigers by a score of 73-53. Dennis Johnson and Susan Nelson, Freshman Attendants; Douglas Anderson and Carol Thoms, Junior Attendants; King Gordon Carlson and Queen Bernice Moon; Charles Sea- gren and Carole Plog, Senior Attendants; Jean Banks and Richard Carlson, Sophomore Attendants. HENGSTLER'S GEORGE’S CLOTHES SHOP Furniture-Funeral Directing Creighton, Nebraska Creighton, Nebraska Pep Club FIRST ROW: Mr. Tadlock, Sponsor; Marilyn Nelson, Carole Plog, Nancy Anderson, Dorene Shallberg, Treasurer; JoAnn Loennig, Secretary; Bill Loennlg, Vice President; Bernice Moon, President; Sheila Kirby, Ardis Halleen, Mary Lou Johnson, Susan Nel- son . SECOND ROW: Carol Beaudette, Helen Helm, Zelma Stenberg, Marcia Wiese, Iris Udd, Carolyn Beaudette, Sharon Johnson, Mona Johnson, Joyce Mattson, Deanna Nyman, Karen Larson, Carole Anderson, Beverly Anderson, JoAnn Suhr, Vicky Pear- son. THIRD ROW: Deanna Enquist, Carol Thoms, Sharon Lindquist, Linda Anderson, Jean Banks, Mardene Mord, Juanita Johnson, Norma Linquist, June Newquist, Betty Erickson, Pamela Anderson, Deanna Olson, Marcia Fuelberth, Norma Seagren, Lor- etta Erickson. FOURTH ROW: Charles Rehan, Robert Swanson, James Peters, Rich- ard Juracek, Richard Thorell, Floyd Hult, Jay Helm, Herbert Bengston. Cheerleaders FIRST ROW: Marilyn Nelson, Nancy Anderson, Carole Plog. SECOND ROW: Susan Nelson, Mary Lou Johnson, Ardis Halleen, Sheila Kirby. Concert Band FLUTES: Joyce Mattson; Susan Nelson; Josephine Larson. CLARINETS: Mona Johnson; Anne Butler; Beverly Nelson; Mark Mattson; Linda Ekdahl; Deanna Nyman; Jean Banks; Vicky Pearson; Roger Bengston; Linda Anderson; Ardis Halleen; Bonnie Swanson; Mardene Mord. SAXOPHONES: Carol Thoms; Mary Lou Johnson; Louise Nelson; Carole Anderson; Zelma Stenberg; Helen Helm. CORNETS: Douglas Anderson; Sharon Johnson; James Elsberry; Roger Swanson; Robert Ekdahl; Richard Larson; Owen Johnson. HORNS: Jon Phillip� ; Rodney Hult; Bruce Anderson; Stanley Olson; Marcia Wiese; Bill Loennig; Karen Larson. TROMBONES: Carole Plog; Richard Thorell; Pat Haley; Iris Udd; Doyle Newquist; Bruce Bloomquist; Richard Nelson. BARITONES: John Hillberg; Dennis Thorell; Rolan Anderson. BASSES: James Peters; LaNoy Norman. PERCUSSION: Dennis Black; Lyle Shallberg; Marilyn Nelson; JoAnn Loennig. DIRECTOR: Mr. Jensen. Mixed Chorus FIRST ROW: James Elsberry; Doyle Newquist; Helen Helm; Loretta Erickson; Norma Linquist; Betty Erickson, Beverly Anderson; Pamela Anderson; Sheila Kirby; Carolyn Beaudette; Carol Beaudette; Juanita Johnson. Marcia Wiese; Bernice Moon; Dorene Shallberg; Joyce Mattson; Mr. Jensen, Director. SECOND ROW: Patrick Haley; Delwyn Johnson; Gordon Carlson; Beverly Nelson; Carole Anderson; Karen Larson; Linda Anderson; Bonnie Swanson; Zelma Stenberg; Iris Udd; Mona Johnson; Deanna Nyman; Carole Plog; Marilyn Wrick; Norma Seagren; James Peters; Lyle Shallberg; Richard Juracek. THIRD ROW: Richard Nelson; Eldon Fink; Jon Phillips; Bill Loennig; June Newquist; Mardene Mord; Deanna Olson; JoAnn Suhr; Jean Banks; JoAnn Loennig; Sharon Johnson; Vendla Burns; Nancy Anderson; Vicky Pearson; Marcia Fuelberth; Richard Thorell; Kenneth Thorson; Roger Bengston; Richard Gustafson; Charles Seagren. FOURTH ROW; Donald Weyrich; Douglas Anderson; Leon Anderson; John Hillberg; Louise Nelson; Sharon Lindquist; Susan Nelson; Mary Lou Johnson; Ardis Halleen; Marilyn Nelson; Deanna Enquist; Carol Thoms; Herbert Bengston: Loren Bruder; Dennis Thorell; Robert Ekdahl. PETERS ELECTRIC BRICKER TYPEWRITER COMPANY Plumbing and Heating Norfolk, Nebraska We service what we sell Vendla Burns, Sharon Johnson, Nancy Anderson, Bernice Moon. NORFOLK OFFICE EQUIPMENT COMPANY CLINT'S STANDARD SERVICE 121 Norfolk Avenue Complete Lubrication Service Norfolk, Nebraska Phone 5 Wausa, Nebraska Trumpet Trio Douglas Anderson, Robert Ekdahl, James Elsberry. Girls’ Quartette Junior Quartette Bill Loennlg, Doyle Newquist, Lyle Shallberg, Dick Gustafson. LUNDBERG AND BILD HULT BROS. CONSTRUCTION R. E, COOK REAL ESTATE Wausa, Nebraska BOAT WORKS INSURANCE Shop Phone 259 Res.59w Wausa, Nebraska FIRST ROW: Carol Thoms, Eva Ayers, Sheila Kirby, Ardis Halleen, Mary Lou Johnson, Deanna Enquist, Sharon Lindquist, Mrs. Reed, Director. SECOND ROW: Mardene Mord, Juanita Johnson, Jean Banks, JoAnn Suhr, Joyce Mattson, Marcia Wiese. THIRD ROW: Carole Anderson, Norma Seagren, Vicky Pearson, Mona Johnson, Dorene Shallberg, Karen Larson, Deanna Nyman, Carole Plog. FOURTH ROW; Jerry Johnson, Jay Helm, Douglas Anderson, Roger Bengtson, James Elsberry, Bill Loennig. FIFTH ROW; Dennis Black, Richard Thorell, Floyd Hult, Robert Swanson, James Peters. The season opened with the presentation by the Junior class on October 19, 1955, of the play A Boy Named Beulah by Jay Tobias. This was a Howl-arious fun-fest starring eight men and eight women. On December 3, 1955, the Seniors presented a cast of ten men and ten women in Agnes Sligh Turnbulls dramatic comedy, Gown of Glory. The Dramatic Contest schedule branched out into three new fields this year - discussion, debate, and original oratory. The national discussion topic, How Should Educational Opportunities Be Increased For The Youth of The United States, was develop- ed by two panels in the local contest. Group one consisted of Mary Lou Johnson, Ardis Halleen, Karen Larson, Roger Swanson, Jon Philips, Richard Carlson, JoAnn Suhr and Delwyn Johnson. Group two consisted of Roger Bengtson, Marcia Wiese, Deanna Nyman, Robert Swanson, James Elsberry, Loren Bruder, Dennis Beaudette, Sharon Lindquist and Dennis Black. The winners of this group represented the school at District Contest. The debate team was a new experience for the four promising young contenders; Robert Swanson, Dennis Black, Roger Bengtson, and James Elsberry. They debated the issue. Resolved: That Governmental Subsidies Should Be Granted According To Need To High School Graduates Who Qualify For Additional Training. Deanna Nyman and Floyd Hult entered the original oratory com- petition. The one-act play cast presented, in both local and district contest, the comedy Lawyer Lincoln by Chase Webb and Betty Smith. Richard Thorell played the part of Abe Lincoln. He was supported by Carole Plog as Kennie Jackson, Jerry Johnson as Nate Beasley, Joyce Mattson as Mrs. Beasley, Douglas Anderson as Lawyer Craig, James Peters as Judge Davis, Carol Thoms as Luly May, Deanna Nyman as Mrs. Jackson and Mona Johnson as Miss Sophrony. The humorous division consisted of seven entrants: Pat Haley, Douglas Anderson, Eva Ayers, Carole Anderson, Sheila Kirby, Norma Seagren and Carole Plog. The seven entrants in the dramatic division were Juanita Johnson, Deanna Enquist. Mardene Mord, Vicky Pearson, Sharon Lindquist, Ardis Halleen and Joyce Mattson. Richard Thorell represented the field of interpretative oratory and William Loennig that of poetry reading. Jay Helm and Robert Swanson were the contenders in radio broadcasting. On March 5, 1956, Wausa attended the Cedar County Invitational Declamatory Contest at Laurel. The Junior and Senior winners in the local con- test represented the school at Fine Arts in Lincoln on April 20 and 21 1956. WM. WAMBERG TANK WAGON SERVICE Res. Phone 91, Station Phone 95 LARSON POP CORN COMPANY Pop Com and Popping Supplies Hybrid Pop Corn, Phone 153 ELDORADO BROS. Frigldaire Appliances Plumbing and Heating Y-Teens FIRST ROW: Miss Arent, Sponsor; Ardls Halleen, Carole Plog, Secretary; Oeanna Nyman, President; Dorene Shallberg, Vice President; Louise Nelson, Treasurer; Carol Thoms, Mary Lou Johnson. SECOND ROW: Vicky Pearson, Marilyn Wrick, Norma Llnqulst, Linda Anderson, Joyce Mattson, Mona Johnson, Karen Larson, Norma Seagren, Jean Banks, JoAnn Suhr, Helen Helm. THIRD ROW: Marcia Wiese, JoAnn Loennlg, Sherrll Seagren, Deanna Olson, Marcia Fuelberth, Mardene Mord, Susan Nelson, Shelia Kirby, Velda Claussen, June Newqulst, Sharon Lindquist. Girls’ Physical Education FIRST ROW: Carol Thoms, Eva Ayers, Helen Helm, Ardls Halleen, JoAnn Loen- nig, Marcia Wiese, Mardene Mord, Susan Nelson, Shelia Kirby, Marilyn Nelson, Mary Lou Johnson. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Bragg, Sponsor; Sharon Lindquist, Iris Udd, Vicky Pearson, Marcia Fuelberth, Marilyn Wrick, Bonnie Swanson, Carole Anderson, Karen Larson, Norma Llnqulst, Jean Banks, Deanna Nyman, Carole Plog, Mona Johnson, Zelma Stenberg. THIRD ROW: Nancy Anderson, JoAnn Suhr, Betty Erickson, Pamela Anderson, Karen Peterson, Beverly Anderson, Loretta Erickson, Carol Beaudette, Carolyn Beaudette, Beverly Nelson, Velda Claussen, Norma Seagren, Linda Anderson. LYLE A. PLOG--STATE FARM INSURANCE CO. WM. C. JOHNSON Phone Bus. 45J Res. 45W Tank Wagon Service Wausa. Nebraska Phone Res. 134 Bus. 5 Student Council FIRST ROW: Bernice Moon, Secretary-Treasurer; Joyce Mattson, President; Marcia Wiese; Marilyn Nelson; Karen Peterson; Ardis Halleen. SECOND ROW: Mary Lou Johnson; Lyle Shallberg; Bill Loennig, Vice-President; Rodney Hult; Norma Seagren. THIRD ROW: Dennis Johnson; Dennis Beaudette; Richard Carlson; Robert Swanson; Gary Custer. Echo Staff FIRST ROW: June Newquist; Sharon Johnson; Sherril Seagren, Assistant Editor; Ber- nice Moon, Editor; Nancy Anderson; Floyd Hult; Vendla Burns. SECOND ROW: Nor- ma Lindquist; Doyle Newquist; Carole Plog; Deanna Nyman; Dorene Shallberg; Loretta Erickson; Louise Nelson; Mr. Gunderson, Advisor. CARLSON HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY Firestone Store Phone 34 M AND M MOTOR COMPANY Ford and John Deere