West Point High School - Cadet Yearbook (West Point, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1961 volume:

DecUcatio t We would like to dedicate the Cadet to our Mothers and fathers in deep appreciation for helping our four most important years. If it weren’t for you behind us, giving us a helping hand here and discipline there, we would not be the people we are today. Your guidance has helped in the formation of memories which happily end our high school career and make us ready to take that important step forward into the world of tomorrow. Class of '61 Se«Uon4- m it Dear Diary, August 31--Here we are back at school--to work. Things look very mt|ch the same as last year, except that when I approach W.P.H.S, 1 remember that this will be our last year. September 9--The Cadets played the first football game of the season. October 21--Once again the big event of the year--Homecoming--is past. Tonight opened the celebration with an exciting football game. The Seniors reigned at the dance after the victorious West Point-Wakefield game that ended with a score of 30-12. October 25--Genelli Studios photographed the Mighty Senior” for his graduatipn portraits. November 16--Conference Champs! Fifteen seniors played their final game in ligh school football competition tonight as they finished an undefeated season and defeated Plainview -O, for the Husker Crown. December 23--The annual Christmas party was the event of this evening. Tomorrow vacation begins. January 3--Again the books stare us in the face and work must be resumed in three weeks, semester exams. Struggling for the life-line ( 70 ). February 11—This is a busy week-end. The traditional formal Sweetheart Ball, sponsored by the F.H.A. and F.F.A. took place in the beautifully decorated gym tonight. March 8— Quiet, isn't it? Teachers and students alike were amazed by the silence? Juniors and seniors left early this morning to attend Career Day at Wayne State Teachers College. March 17--Another exclusive! Today, the W.P.H.S. students wore their Sunday Best for the beginning of Dress-Dp Day. The success of this one promises one next year. March 31--FasterSis here once more and the Seniors are eagerly awaiting the appearance of the Easter Bunny. April 8—Excitement and fun were characteristic of tonight's Athletic Banquet. The athletes received their much-await d letter for outstanding play in football and basketball. ad a laughing fit tonight. The Senior Class Play Father was a Housewife was pre-ol gymnasium. 1 limbs and blue spots today are the after-effects of the Seniors' Sneak Day. Sur-c|me home broke. The question now is, What will happen next? week. Last night the long-waited for JR.-SR. Banquet took place. Besides the sunrise the next morning, many others had piercing headaches, end, ust send: April 15 sente d in th May 6-prising but May 8-many stude; Ti Ti bus ary it us peer this West Point year. May 17—Honor’s Night. May 19--Last day of school for Seniors. May 21—Baccalaureate Service. May 24—Will this be a happy day? It's the day set for Commencement. 2 Dear Diary, The above picture is our senior class as it looked when we were in the first grade. Haven’t we changed!! We have many happy memories of our school years which we will look back on once in a while and NEVER forget. Members of the first grade class were: BACK ROW: (L. to R.) T. Bowman, S. Poppe, B. Rasmus, S. Wittrig, L. Swanson, J. Anderson, A. Kloke, R. Dill, J. Soli, K. Kindschuh, L. Dertien, Miss Kase, teacher. SECOND ROW: J. Clausen, L. Einemann, S. Taylor, D. Greckel, G. Danielson, M. Meier, S. Kinney, M. Pospishil, R. Senden, E. Forks, L. Weitzenkamp, E. Starr. FIRST ROW: T. Zeng, L. Jones, K. Bailey, V. Hagedom, K. Meyer, K. Wilde, F.Gaster, C. Landholm, J. Ross, B. Schreck, D. Neilson. 7cutd 'T'fotv At the right are the members of the journalism class who were as busy as bees when Friday of every other week rolled around. Sometimes we wondered if we would make the deadline and be able to distribute the WEST POINTER. But amidst all our trouble, we were able to send out the paper every other week as planned. At the left is the terminal chemistry class which consists of many of our seniors. Some of the wierd concoctions we stirred up really caused a lot of disturbance. DAVID BRAZDA--A most obliging young man especially to the ladies--transfer from Fremont--Football, Basketball, Track--3,4; Class Officer, Homecoming Attendant--4. GALE BREHMER--The man that blushes is not quite a brute — FFA—I; Football —1,3; Class Play--3; Track--3,4. KAREN BAILEY—This quiet girl is as a noiseless breeze that goes from class to class—Pep Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee—1,2,3,4. TERRY BOWMAN--Three things he likes but doesn't understand--women, women, women — Football, Basketball, Track—1,2,3,4; Band, Mixed Chorus, Drum Quartet —1,2; County Gov't., Class Officer, Class Play--3; Student Council--4. LANNY ANDERSON--One of those fellows who plays around a lot—Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee — 1,2,3,4; Track—1; Football, Intramurals--1,2; Vocal Solo, Declam—2; Boys' Quartet—3,4; Vocal Duet--4. V JOYCE ANDERSON—When she is needed she is ready to work, and work with a hearty good will—Band, Pep Band, Pep Club —1,2,3,4; FHA--1; Librarian —1,2; Class Play—3; Mixed Chorus—3,4; WEST POINTER, CADET Staff, Class Officer, Girls' Glee, Clarinet Quartet, Clarinet Solo--4. JAN CLAUSEN--I may do something sensational yet—Football, Basketball, Track—1,2,3 4; Student Council—1; Class Officer—2; Office Assistant--3. GERALD DABERKOW—Beware the fury of a patient man—Football, Track—1,2,3,4. GARY DANIELSON--The football player who looked like a woman-hater; but who can tell--Football, Basketball, Track--1,2,3,4; Class Officer, Boys' State—3; Student Council Officer, Homecoming King--4. MARLIN DENNIS--Knowledge begins a gentleman, but conversation completes him--Track — 1; Class Officer--2; Wayne State Science Academy--2,3,4; Office Assistant, Student Council, CADET Staff--3. DIANE DIETRICH—Her quiet character gives charm to her personality--Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Office Assistant —1,2,3,4; Librarian, Student Council--2; CADET Staff--2,3; Pep Club, County Gov't.--3; WEST POINTER—4. FREDERICK GASTER--One of the few fellows in the class who doesn't talk all the time--FFA —1. STANLEY GREVE--Seldom seen alone; usually in groups of two--Football, Track--1,2,3,4; FFA—1; Class Play--3; Class Officer, Intramurals --4. CAROL GUERN--Never too serious, always gay--transfer from Wayne—FHA, Pep Club--3; WEST POINTER--4. VERN GEORGE HAGEDORN--Women--what are they?--Declam, Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee, CADET Staff--1,2,3,4; Class Officer--2; Boys' Octet, Class Play--3; Boys' Quartet, Vocal Solo--3,4; State Music Clinic--4. RICHARD HAASE--I might enjoy school if I didn't have to study--Football, Track, FFA--1,2,3,4; Intramurals --2,3,4; Student Manager, Homecoming Attendant--4. DAROLD HOFFMAN--Although Darold is quiet and serious; at times he can be very mischievious - -FFA — 1,2,3,4; Intramurals - -4. LYNN JAKE JAHNKE--I never was on speaking terms with study, but I'm quite intimate with play--Football, Basketball, Track--1,2,3, 4; FFA Mixed Chorus--1; Class Officer—1,4; Homecoming Attendant--1,3,4; County Gov't. —3. JUDY MEANS--She's a good sport, a helpful friend; well worth remembering--Pep Club, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Band —1,2,3,4; Class Officer--l; Pep Band--1,2,4; FHA--1,3,4; County Gov't., Class Play--3; Librarian--3,4; Pep Club Officer, WEST POINTER--4. KATHLEEN MEYER--She seldom speaks, we often wonder what she thinks--Pep Club--1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus--2,3; Girls' Glee--4. KAREN KINDSCHUH—Rise with the lark and with the lark to bed?--Pep Club, FHA, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Band, Pep Band, Majorette--!,2,3,4; Class Officer—2; Band Officer--2,3; Vocal Solo, Office Assistant--2,3,4; Student Council, County Gov't., Class Play--3; FHA Officer, Triple Trio--3,4; Clarinet Quartet, CADET Staff, Vocal Duet, State Music Clinic, Sweetheart Attendant--4. SHERRY KINNEY--Or light or dark, or short or tall, she sets out to conquer all--Pep Club, FHA, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Homecoming Attendant--1,2,3,4; Cheerleader—1,2,3; Office Assistant 1,2,4; FHA Officer—2; Student Council, County Gov't., Class Play--3; CADET VERDENE KUESTER--I'm a man-hater! Which way did he go?—Pep Club--1,2,3,4; Cheerleader--1; Girls' Glee — 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus--l,4; Band, Majorette—3,4; Pep Band--4. KEITH LUTZ--A man after his own heart; but he'd rather a girl were after it--Football, Track, FFA, Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee--1,2,3,4; Class Officer--2; Boys' Quartet, Vocal Solo--2,3,4; Class Play, State Music Clinic--3; Intram urals--3,4; Vocal Duet--4. LLOYD MEYER--Ask me no questions, and I shall tell you the truth!—Football, Band, Basketball--1,2,3,4; FFA—1; Track--1,2,3; Mixed Chorus, Boys' Glee, Office Assistant, Student Manager--2; Student Council--2,3; Band Officer, County Gov't., Class Play--3; Trumpet Solo, Brass Quartet, Trumpet Trio, Dance Band--4. HARRY TAD MINOR--He'd stop St. Peter's roll call to ask a question--transfer from Canada --FFA--3; Football, Track--3,4; Intramurals--4. MARLENE OLSON--Afflicted with a chronic case of gigglitis —Librarian--2; CADET Staff--2,3; Pep Club--2,3,4; Office Assistant--3; Girls' Glee--3,4; CADET Officer--4. NANCY OSWALD--Gaze into her eyes and you see a little angel, gaze a little longer and you see a little imp--FHA, Class Officer--l; Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus—2; Pep Club--3. MARILYN POSPISHIL--One hundred words a minute; no typewriter--Pep Club, FHA, Band, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus--l,2,3,4; Majorette--1,2,3; Class Officer--2; Pep Band, Band Officer --2,3; FHA Attendant, County Gov't., Piano Solo, Triple Trio--3; FHA Officer, Dance Band, Accompanist--3,4; WEST POINTER, Homecoming Attendant, Drum Majorette--4. LEROY PRIESTLEY--Soon he will awaken, and startle the world—Office Assistant--1,2,3,4; Football, Intramurals--l; FFA--1,2,3. LARRY PETZ--Nearly killed once by a train of thought passing thru his mind--FFA--1,2,3,4; Football, Basketball, 1,2; Track--1,2,3; Intramurals—1,3. NEAL PETERSON--Though I'm anything but clever, I could talk like that forever--Football, Track, FFA--1,2,3,4; County Gov't., Student Manager— 3; Intramurals--3,4; WEST POINTER--4. WILLIAM RASMUS--Three cheers for the ladies; and myself—Football, Basketball, Track--1,2,3, 4; Trumpet Trio--l; Band —1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant, Band Officer, Class Officer—2; Student Council Officer--4. EARL JAY REPPERT--Wisdom is better than women—Mixed Chorus —1,2,3,4; Track—1; Boys' Glee —1,2,4; Boys' Quartet, Vocal Solo, Wayne State Science Academy—2,3,4; Class Play, County Gov't.—3; CADET Staff—3,4; Student Council Officer, State Music Clinic—4. MARGARET REICH--Always a good worker, but always ready for a good time—Pep Club, FHA, Vocal Solo, Triple,Trio, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Band, Pep Band— 1,2,3,4; Girls' Quartet, Girls' Sextet—2; Declam, Trumpet Trio--2,3,4; FHA Officer- 2,4; Vocal Duet, Dance Band—3,4; WEST POINTER--4. JUDY ROSS--She's a sweet little headache — Cheerleader, Pep Club, Band, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus--1,2,3,4; Class Officer —1,2,3; County Gov't., Class Play—3; FHA, Office Assistant--3,4; WEST POINTER, CADET Staff, ALICE SCHADEMANN—She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think on--Pep Club, Office Assistant — 1,2,3,4; Librarian — 1,2; Mixed Chorus —1,2,4; Student Council--2; County Gov't., Class Play, CADET Officer--3; FHA—3,4; CADET Editor, WEST POINTER, Homecoming Queen--4. BRENDA SCHRECK—Not tall, not small; but a great tease to one and all—Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus —1,2,3,4; FHA— 1,2; Pep Club—2,3,4. GERALD SCHULZKUMP--He travels the fastest who travels alone--Football, Track, FFA —1,2, 3,4; Basketball —1,2,3; WEST POINTER, Intramurals - -4. ROBERT SENDEN—A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men—Mixed Chorus —1,2,3,4; Track—1,2,3; Boys' Glee—2, 3; Football—2,3,4; County Gov't.--3. JULIANN SMITH--She walks in beauty like the night--Pep Club, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus--l, 2,3,4; FHA—2,3,4; Class Officer--l,3; CADET Staff—2,3; FHA Officer, CADET Officer, Betty Crocker Homemaker Award, Sweetheart Queen --4. JOYCE SOLL—Why aren't they all contented like me?--Pep Band, Band, Pep Club —1,2,3,4; Office Assistant, Class Play—3; Sax Quartet, Dance Band—3,4; Pep Club Officer, FHA, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, WEST POINTER—4. RODNEY STARK—An artist; he draws the girls —FFA, Band —1,2,3,4; Football, Track—1,2,3; Student Council—2; Pep Band—2,3,4; FFA Officer, Student Council Officer, Band Officer, Trombone Trio, County Gov't., Class Play—3; Intramurals, Brass Quartet, Dance Band—3,4; Mixed Chorus, Trombone Solo—4. ELIZABETH STARR--I live for fun and fun I have—Pep Club, FHA —1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus, Declam —2,3,4; Vocal Solo—2; FHA Officer, Class Play—3; Triple Trio—4. EILEEN STOLTZMAN—She possesses a vigorous laugh and exercises it often—Pep Club --1,2,3,4; Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus —1,3,4; Triple Trio — 3,4. LETA WEITZENKAMP—To her friends faithful; to her enemies, well she has none—Pep Club, Flute Solo, Band, Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus —1,2,3,4; Student Council, Office Assistant--1,4; County Gov't., Class Play—3; CADET Staff, Triple Trio, Pep Band, State Music Clinic--4. SHARON WITTRIG—It is not good that man should be alone—Pep Club —1,2,3; Girls' Glee, Mixed Chorus—2; Librarian—4. CLASS OFFICERS: PRESIDENT—Jake Jahnke VICE-PRESIDENT—Stan Greve SECRETARY—Dave Brazda TREASURER—Joyce Anderson flct uon4. Julie Anderson Marlene Ayres Randy Bernard Roger Bowman Dale Carlson Evon Daberkow Larry Eineman Jean Engelbart Robert Fenske Maxine Greve Henry Huntemann Gary Kassebaum Phyllis Kuester Charlene Landholm Leslie Lase Dick Medals Dear Diary, November 23, 1960--It's great to be upperclassmen at last! Tonight we presented our Junior Class Play, The Inner Willy,” before a large audience. It was a real success and members of the cast celebrated by having a party. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT--Leighton Petersen VICE-PRESIDENT—Roger Bowman SECRETARY—Maxine Greve TREASURER--Roger Reppert Milton Meier Ronald Neiman Cedric Norris Gloria Oswald Karen Petersen Leighton Petersen Janice Pierce Linda Priestley Gary Reimers Jim Reimers Robert Reppert Roger Reppert Gwen Rush Gerald Smith Bonnie Strouse Nadine Tietz Dear Diary, December 9, 1960--Our class rings arrived today! It was fun trying on everyone else’s ring and showing them off to the rest of the student body. Strange! Some of the girls rings are extra large, and a few boys have to wear theirs on their little fingers. Dear Diary, August 31, 1960--We already have one year at WPHS behind us, not only three more to go. The sophomore class this year has the honor of being the largest class in high school with 49 members. Today we went for the first time to our geometry, biology, English 10, and what-not classes. Soon we'll have a chance to give Mr. Cox a few” more gray hairs in our drivers' training classes. Our class is pictured above. They are BACK ROW: (L. to R.) G. Bruensbach, R. Stover, P. Beckenhauer, M. Scholl, F. Laaker, J. McDonald, B. Meyer, D. Zobel, R. Smith, B. Brockmann, J. Guem, R. Brehmer, R. Hansen, K. Diers, J. Guretzky, J. Burda, S. Swanson, J. Kindschuh. SECOND ROW: D. Hein, L. Miserez, J. Stuckenschmidt J. Brandt, M. Beckenhauer, C. Breitbarth, J. Rasmus, B. Ahrens, S. Reeson, S. Stratton, J. Giese, C. Nitzsche, G. Doescher, E. Stigge, G. Peterson, D. Erb. FIRST ROW: Mr. Utemark (sponsor), R. Schultzkump, A. Greckel, J. Danielson, J. Dennis, M. Daberkow, V. Wimmer, P. Jones, E. Wistrom, J. Reimers, S. Brunke, S. Lase, S. Oswald, R. Weitzenkamp, P. Reppert, Mr. Mallette (sponsor), G. Wickert and Mr. Cox (sponsor), not pictured. At the right Burnell Meyer proves a theorem in the sophomore geometry class. Phew! Do we really have to disect these horrible creatures? This was one of the exclamations made by the biology class during the year. 12 BELOW: Class officers include: President, John Danielson; Vice-president, JoAnn Rasmus; Secretary, Steven Swanson; Treasurer, Don Zobel, not pictured. Dear Diary, August 31, 1960: What a hectic day! Forty-eight green freshmen roamed the halls of WPHS frantically searching for their various classes. They are pictured above, BACK ROW: (L. to R.) J. Guretzky, L. Smith, L. Nitzsche, R. Nebuda, R. Meyer, E. Drieling, R. Picha, G. Poppe, D. Kauffman, O. Brockmann, R. Raabe, N. Haase, K. Benne, R. Henery, R. Going, S. Wimmer, L. Landholm, C. Weeks. SECOND ROW: B. Luedtke, D. Fenske, L. Einemann, B. Drew, R. Hagedom, L. Heideman, K. Yunker, J. Greve, J. Schademann, R. Oswald, C. Henke, C. Jahnke, G. Buck, M. Saner, E. Pierce. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Wells (sponsor), J. Reppert, M. Woerman, K. Anderson, J. Niedner, R. White, D. Smith, K. Johnson, G. Means, D. Stark, J. Woerman, B. Rasmus, C. Homer, C. Brockman, V. Norris, Miss Niederhoefer (sponsor). October, 1960: Initiation--We were finally officially accepted as members of the student body after carrying books for senior masters and walking backwards during the day and doing the stunts assigned by the Student Council tonight. BELOW: Class officers include: President, Ken Benne; Vice-president, Mary Woerman; Secretary, Barbara Rasmus; Treasurer, Jean Greve. At the right the boys do the old familiar stunt of dressing up like a lady at initiation activities. Picking a chicken covered with syrup proved interesting and fun for these four girls. 13 LOUIS GRAHAM--Term. C. P. Chemistry, Phy. Science, Math IV, Advanced Algebra. Sponsor: CADET and Senior Class. FRANCIS ARTHUR--Biology, Guidance, Principal. Sponsor: Student Council. GEORGE SANNER--Biology, Geometry, Gen. Math, Algebra I. Sponsor: Junior Class. Dear Diary, This is our faculty at W.P.H.S. We appreciate the many hours they have spent guiding our efforts, helping us to learn, and sponsoring our activities. 'peiccdtty NORVAL UTEMARK—Voc. Ag. I,II, and III. Sponsor: F.F.A. and Sophomore Class. STANLEY MIKE MALLETTE—Shop I and II, Phy. Ed., Athletics. Sponsor: Sophomore Class. MRS. JESSIE BREETZKE--Library, Latin I, English 12. Sponsor: Pep Club and Senior Class. MRS. ISABELLE WELLS--Homemaking I and II, General Science. Sponsor: F.H.A. and Freshman Class. EDITH NIEDERHOEFER—Typing I, Bookkeeping, Sec. Training, Gen. Business, Shorthand. Sponsor: CADET and Freshman Class. ROBERT TAYLOR--English 9 and 10, World History. Sponsor: Junior Class an Dramatics. REUBEN ALBERDING--Am. Gov't., Journalism, World Geo. Sponsor: Declam at Senior Class. DUANE COX--Mech. Drawing, Am. History, Driver Ed., Athletics. Spohsor: Sophomore Class. HAROLD OSBON--Band, Girls' Glee, Mi Chorus. Sponsor; Junior Class. As the bell sounds for lunchtime every day, we hurriedly rush down to the lunchroom to receive our well prepared dinners. Through the expert cooking of Mrs. Fillmer, Mrs. Tomrdle, and Mrs. Plummer, we are able to enjoy our delicious meals in a warm, friendly, and crowded atmosphere. This year we had the privilege of eating in a room filled with beautiful modern tables and chairs designed in the new pastel colors. Dear Diary, coo i'' cust°dians, and office secretary we had this year, we could not have or enjoy the smooth unning ciency o our school as it is today. We are greatly indebted to these kind people and offer them our many thanks. ° 1 r r Secxetary Shovelling walks, opening up the school, cleaning the halls, and solving many problems the students and teachers may have are just a few of the duties our custodians, Mr. Tony Neeson and Mr. Fred Weineke, perform throughout the year. We do not realize how much these men contribute to the efficient working of our school. Her laugh and smile are familiar . . . Give her a typewriter, a telephone, and a problem; she's content! Let the office become noisy and she's very disturbed. Being the office secretary means real work, and there's plenty that Mrs. McElravy does in the superintendent's office. 15 Dear Diary, Our Girls' Glee musical group provided us with entertainment throughout the year. They sang for us at concerts and participated in the annual music contest at Wayne. Members of the Girls' Glee are: BACK ROW (L. to R.) K. Yunker, M. Pospishil, accompanist; B. Ahrens, K. Kindschuh, N. Tietz, S. Reeson, B. Drew, J. Anderson, D. Hein, K. Meyer, S. Kinney, K. Petersen, G. Doescher, L. Heideman, L. Weitzenkamp, B. Schreck, E. Stigge, E. Starr, J. Rasmus, J. Engelbart, J. Smith. THIRD ROW: J. Niedner, S. Stratton, J. Brandt, M. Beckenhauer, J. Pierce, J. Soli, M. Olson, J. Schademann, G. Buck, R. Hagedorn, L. Einemann, R. Oswald, D. Fenske, M. Daberkow, S. Lase, G. Rush, J. Anderson, A. Schademann. SECOND ROW: C. Nitzsche, C. Henke, M. Saner, E. Daberkow, C. Brockman, P. Jones, K. Anderson, B. Rasmus, E. Pierce, V. Kuester, V. Norris, P. Kuester, C. Jahnke, C. Homer, J. Reppert, J. Stuckenschmidt, C. Breitbarth. FIRST ROW: Mr. Osbon, director; M. Woerman, B. Strouse, E. Stoltzman, J. Means, S. Brunke, S. Oswald, L. Miserez, K. Bailey, V. Wimmer, J. Riemers, M. Reich, C. Landholm, E. Wistrom, M. Ayres, J. Dennis, D. Dietrich, J. Ross, L. Priestley. ‘7 fccticc The Girls' Triple Trio includes: (I. to R.) Eileen Stoltzman, Bonnie Strouse, Nadine Tietz, Leta Weitzenkamp, Elizabeth Starr, Karen Kindschuh, Julie Anderson, Margaret Reich, Phyllis Kuester, Marilyn Pospishil, accompanist. Dear Diary, Our Mixed Chorus consists of 56 members. We all practiced with enthusiasm (?????) Tuesday and Thursday of each week. On December 13 the Chorus participated in the annual Christmas concert at WPHS. To close the program, the audience joined in with us to sing Silent Night. On March 28 we displayed our singing talents at the spring concert and then were rated at the annual music contest at Wayne on April 22. Those in Mixed Chorus are, BACK ROW: (L. to R.) M. Pospishil, accompanist; J. Smith, L. Weitzenkamp, E. Starr, R. Hansen, V. Hagedorn, F. Laaker, R. Fenske, L. Einemann, J. Reppert, L. Lase, S. Reeson, J. Soil, J. Anderson, S. Kinney. THIRD ROW: S. Lase, B. Schreck, A. Schademann, J. Rasmus, O. Brockmann, C. Norris, D. Carlson, L. Nitzsche, R. Picha, D. Smith, R. Meyer, K. Kindschuh, N. Tietz, J. Pierce. SECOND ROW: C. Landholm, D. Fenske, R. Hagedorn, P. Kuester, V. Kuester, L. Anderson, G. Bruensbach, R. White, K. Johnson, C. Weeks, E. Stoltzman, J. Brandt, M. Beckenhauer, M. Saner. FIRST ROW: Mr. Osbon, director; J. Dennis, J. Ross, V. Wimmer, D. Dietrich, J. Anderson, M. Reich, K. Bailey, J. Reimers, J. Means, S. Brunke, B. Strouse, S. Stratton, D. Hein. “THuAic The Freshman Girls' Sextet includes: (L. to R.) Mary Woerman, Cheryl Jahnke, Ruth Hagedorn, Judy Schademann, Joyce Reppert, Marilyn Pospishil, accompanist; Bennie Sue Luedtke, not pictured. Strutting and twirling in front of the band at every parade can be seen our six majorettes. (L. to R.): V. Kuester, J. Brandt, K. Kindschuh, S. Stratton, J. Reimers, M. Pospishil. TVe t Poc tt 'ytyapA ScAoaC Dear Diary, We now present our West Point High School Band under the direction of Mr. Harold Osbon. BACK ROW: (L. to R.): K. Benne, J. Guretzky. SIXTH ROW: L. Meyer, J. Danielson, D. Smith, D. Medals. FIFTH ROW: L. Pospishil, M. Reich, V. Wimmer, C. Landholm, R. Hagedorn. FOURTH ROW: R. White, J. Soil, E. Stigge, M. Kahrs, G. Means. THIRD ROW: J. Anderson, J. Means, A. Greckel, L. Weitzenkamp, R. Bowman. SECOND ROW: C. Weeks, J. Ross, M. Woerman, J. Guretzky, M. Beckenhauer. FIRST ROW: R. Stark, B. Brockmann, R. Weitzenkamp, J. Guretzky, R. Tomrdle. MAJORETTES: V. Kuester, J. Brandt, K. Kindschuh, S. Stratton, J. Reimers. HEAD MAJORETTE: M. Pospishil. Members of the Dance Band are: BACK ROW: (L. to R.): C. Land-holm, R. Tomrdle, M. Reich, L. Meyer, R. Stark, R. White, J. Guretzky. FIRST ROW: L. Pospishil, M. Pospishil, R. Hagedorn, J. Anderson, J. Soil. StK CC Clarinet Quartette for 1960-61 consisted of C. Weeks, K. Kindschuh, R. Bowman, and J Anderson. Trumpet Trio: (L. to R.): L Meyer, M. Reich, C. Land-holm. Brass Quartette: (L. to R.): J. Guretzky, R. Stark, M. Reich, L. Meyer. Dear Diary, This is our ambitious Pep Club, whose members cooperated with the cheerleaders in boosting school spirit at every opportunity and backing the teams through both victories and losses. Their tasks were many . . . decorating goal posts . . . learning new and novel yells . . . encouraging good sportsmanship at both football and basketball games . . . and planning and preparing for the Athletic Banquet. Members pictured above are, BACK ROW: (L. to R.) J. Greve, B. Schreck, L. Weitzenkamp, M. Olson, K. Meyer, J. Anderson, M. Greve, E. Starr, M. Pospishil, J. Soli, A. Schademann, K. Kindschuh, B. Ahrens, S. Reeson, B. Drew, L. Heideman. THIRD ROW: D. Hein, R. Hagedom, L. Miserez, E. Daberkow, K. Petersen, J. Engelbart, J. Pierce, G. Oswald, N. Tietz, P. Kuester, J. Means, M. Reich, S. Stratton, E. Pierce, J. Niedner, J. Brandt, M. Beckenhauer, G. Doescher. SECOND ROW: E. Stigge, S. Lase, M. Daberkow, G. Buck, J. Schademann, V. Kuester, N. Oswald, B. Rasmus, V. Wimmer, B. Luedtke, D. Fenske, J. Dennis, K. Bailey, E. Stoltzman, M. Saner, K. Anderson, C. Henke, J. Stuckenschmidt, C. Breitbarth, Mrs. Breetzke (sponsor). FIRST ROW: J. Reppert, V. Norris, C. Horner, C. Landholm, C. Brockmann, B. Strouse, P. Jones, G. Rush, J. Anderson, J. Ross, M. Woerman, J. Reimers, S. Brunke, E. Wistrom. SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS (L. to R.) Connie Homer, Barbara Rasmus, Marlane Daberkow, Mary Woerman. FIRST TEAM CHEERLEADERS (L. to R.) Bonnie Strouse, Pat Jones, Gwen Rush, Judy Ross. Dear Diary: Encouraged by the knowledge that we were doing something for the student body, the members of the Cadet Yearbook Staff worked to produce an excellent annual. Expertly sponsored by Miss Niederhoefer and Mr. Graham, the Cadet yearbook has constantly been a treasured publication. Co-editors Alice and Juliann and Art Editor Joyce assisted a staff of fourteen students whose jobs ranged from copy editor to business manager. They are pictured above, BACK ROW (L. to R.) K. Petersen, N. Tietz, K. Kindschuh, S. Kinney, J. Anderson, J. Dennis, V. Hagedom, S. Brunke, D. Hein, M. AyTes, V. Wiramer, E. Daberkow. SEATED: A. Schademann, J. Smith, L. Weitzenkamp, M. Olson. Although the staff worked during their study halls, many sessions were held on Saturday to complete the copy to meet deadlines. AT LEFT: Co-editors Alice Schademann and Juliann Smith look over some pictures for LOWER LEFT: our cameramen. LOWER RIGHT: Brenda Managers Marlene Olson and the first Cadet from Business Weitzenkamp. SeUtcatc taC Pictured above are Dennis Manske, Sandra Huey, and Archie Lindsay. To the left is a picture of Mr. Arthur conducting one of the individual conferences with Stephen Wimmer and his mother. Dear Diary, Although we all look forward to recreational activities, our main purpose in high school is to attain a higher level of education. The achievement tests that were given to every student at WPHS this year were the Iowa Tests of Educational Development. University of Nebraska Regents Exams were given to members in the upper one-third of the senior class for earning scholarships. Aptitude Tests were given to the freshmen and the Algebra Prognostic Tests for placement in algebra or math. Gatby State Employment Tests, given because WPHS was chosen as a pilot school, and State Merit Exams were given to seniors to discover their aptitudes. Mental ability tests were given to freshmen and juniors. These tests tell whether students are able to compete with their fellow classmates. Mr. Arthur, principal, heads the freshman counselling program. In this class he helps the freshmen decide their future plans in regard to their abilities. Throughout the year he also has conferences with the students and their parents. Declam is another educational activity that enables further development of speech. Mr. Alberding works long, tedious hours to help Declam students accomplish their best speaking voices for the local, district, or state contests. During the year we always enjoy the teaching and company of practice teachers. Those who presented their teaching abilities this year were Dick Jones, Dennis Manske, Sandra Huey, Archie Lindsay, and Lowell Zimmer-mann. Participants in Declam were BACK ROW: (L. to R.): R. Hagedorn, D. Hein, J. McDonald, V. Hagedorn, S. Reeson, S. Stratton. FIRST ROW: J. Engelbart, M. Reich, G. Buck, S. Wimmer, E. Daberkow. Dear Diary: Messers. Andersen and Arthur always seemed to find jobs such as typing, delivering messages, and writing announcements, to keep the office helpers for 1960-61 from becoming bored. Pictured below, BACK ROW: (L. to R.): L. Priestley, T. Bowman, H. Hunteman, R. Bowman. SECOND ROW: A. Schademann, S. Kinney, K. Kindschuh, N. Tietz, L. Weitzenkamp. FIRST ROW: C. Landholm, D. Dietrich, P. Kuester, J. Ross. Dear Diary: Mrs. Breetzke was assisted by J. Means and S. Wittrig (Pictured above) who provided and maintained an organized system for locating books during the year. Student '20on6e't Dear Diary: Cooperation between pupils and teachers and maintaining a pleasant school atmosphere were the chief goals of the Student Council. They sponsored initiation, Christmas Party for the Alumni, Dress-Up Day, Slouch Day and the All-School Picnic. Pictured below, BACK ROW: (L. to R.): R. Reppert, T. Bowman, R. Bernard, B. Meyer, D. Stark, B. Brockman. SECOND ROW: G. Doescher, L. Weitzenkamp, J. Pierce, B. Ahrens, C. Horner, J. Dennis, Nadine Tietz. FIRST ROW: B. Rasmus, G. Danielson, C. Norris, J. Reppert. BACK ROW: (L. to R.) N. Peterson, R. Stark, K. Lutz, K. Batenhorst, L. Gentrup, L. Dinslage, H. Huntemann, R. Deppe, D. Hoffman. FOURTH ROW: W. Jeffery, K. Oligmueller, R. Smith, D. Wordekemper, O. Brockmann, P. Ortmeier, G. Poppe. THIRD ROW: R. Picha, T. Frickenstein, J. Hagedorn, D. Nebuda, K. Schmuecker, L. Ortmeier, T. Reimers, R. Raabe. SECOND ROW: R. Rief, R. Weitzenkamp, R. Wiechman, K. Lubbert, R. Engelmeyer, E. Kreikemeier, L. Neesen, L. Nitzsche, FIRST ROW: R. Reppert, R. Drueke, K. Michaelis. Dear Diary: January 23--Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Kildee and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Neiman are pictured below left to right. Mr. Kildee and Mr. Neiman were awarded Honorary Degrees and Mrs. Kildee and Mrs. Neiman were presented orchid corsages. Mr. and Mrs. Neiman are parents of West Point's State Farmer, Elray Neiman. Mr. Kildee was the organizer of the West Point's Voc. Ag. Dept, and F.F.A. Chapter in 1935. BACK ROW: (L. to R.) J. Stratman, H. Throener, P. Luebbert, E. Peatrowsky, R. Schuetze, R. Haase, L. Priestley. FOURTH ROW: C. Brunnert, R. Neiman, G. Peterson, L. Schuetze, J. Grovijohn, W. Ernesti, P. Kreikemeier. THIRD ROW: G. Wieneke, L. Kreikemeier, R. Throener, N. Haase, L. Smith, E. Drieling, D. Rief, J. Steffen. SECOND ROW: D. Stark, K. Johnson, R. Knievei, D. Smith, R. Schulzkump, P. Reppert, L. Aschoff. FIRST ROW: R. Timmerman, R. Timmerman, G. Reimers. January 13--Kenneth Johnson is pictured below left as the winner of the F.F.A. Creed-Speaking Contest. He was awarded an F.F.A. jacket. January 23--Daniel Knievei is pictured below right as the F.F.A. scholarship winner during presentation at Parent-Son Night. February 18-25—National Future Farmers of America Week seeks to focus attention on the work of the future farmers of today who will be farmers of tomorrow. 7- 7- st- 25 Richard :ason's RECOl land . :efield ibner Dave :ainview Gerald Keith Dear Diary, This is our all-victorious football squad of 1960-61. On November 16 they closed their season by defeating the Plainview Pirates for their tenth straight victory. Pictured above are the following: BACK ROW: (L. to R.): B. Senden, L. Meyer, G. Danielson, W. Rasmus, S. Greve, K. Lutz, J. Clausen, D. Brazda, G. Daberkow, T. Minor. FOURTH ROW: G. Wickert, R. Reppert, R. Bernard, G. Schulzkump, T. Bowman, L. Jahnke, R. Haase, M. Peterson, L. Petersen, R. Bowman. THIRD ROW: R. Neiman, J. Reimers, B. Brockmann, J. Danielson, E. Drieling, L. Smith, J. Guretzky, R. Medals, J. Guretzky, R. Smith. SECOND ROW: K. Benne, D. Zobel, L. Landholm, R. Going, A. Greckel, K. Diers, R. Schulzkump, R. Reppert, J. Kindschuh, S. Wimmer, G. Poppe, N. Haase, G. Smith. FIRST ROW: B. Meyer, D. Stark, G. Means, T. Wedergren, R. Nebuda. Suspense and excitement was felt in every heart as the Cadets fought their way to victory. 0?ootfaCC Bill Gerald Stan Keith Jake Gary Roger Rich Randy Dave Terry Dear Diary, October 21--Tonight was our Homecoming. We defeated Wakefield, 30-12. The coronation ceremony followed in the school gym. Gee, it was beautiful! The decorations were carried out in the Cadets' red and white. Alice Schademann was crowned queen by Coach Duane Cox. Alice, Pep Club president, then crowned Gary Danielson, Homecoming king. King Gary presented Queen Alice with a bouquet of one dozen, long-stemmed, red roses. The Homecoming royalty are as pictured above: BACK ROW: (L. to R.) Junior attendants, Karen and Leighton Petersen; Third senior attendants, Richard Haase and Marilyn Pospishil; SECOND ROW: Sophomore attendants, John Danielson and Connie Breitbarth; Second senior attendants, Judy Ross and David Brazda; FIRST ROW: Freshman attendants, Lee Landholm and Connie Homer; King, Gary Danielson; Queen, Alice Schademann; First senior attendants, Sherry Kinney and Lynn Jahnke. Streamers lay about, the dance floor was empty, but Homecoming, 1960, will remain in every heart. All eyes are wide . . . the unbearable suspense breaks . . . Coach Cox crowns Queen Alice as everyone looks Everyone whirled to music by Glen Bowman's on with happiness. orchestra after the beautiful ceremony of coronation. Dear Diary, The West Point Cadets had a very successful basketball season for the 1960-1961 school year with a 11-5 record. Pictured below are members of both the varsity and reserve teams. They are as follows: BACK ROW: (L. to R y J. Kindschuh, L. Peterson, R. Bowman, T. Bowman, D. Brazda, J. Jahnke, G. Danielson, B. Meyer, R. Bernard, K. Benne, D. Erb. FIRST ROW: R. Haase student manager, L. Landholm, R. Henery, C. Weeks, D. Zobel, d Medals, O. Brockmann, J. Guretzky, R. Going, J. Burda, S. Wimmer, R. Nebuda, L. Nitzsche, d! Smith, G . Means, student manager. At the left are Jan, Burnell, and Lloyd. Pictured below are Terry, Gary, and Jake. Pictured above are Bill, Dave, and Randy. Sc6e Cu£e West Point ... 42 . 30 West Point . . . 63 . . . . 41 West Point ... 63 . 48 West Point ... 70 . 41 West Point . . . 65 . . 52 West Point ... 63 . 36 West Point . . . 68 . . 55 West Point ... 49 . . Wakefield . . . 60 West Point . . . 61 . .Pender . . . . . 48 West Point . . . 51 . 53 West Point . . . 56 . .Wayne . . . . . 62 West Point . . . 57 . . Scribner . . . . 51 West Point ... 73 . . Tekamah . . . .60 COUNTY TOURNAMENT West Point . . . 56 . Bancroft . . . . 52 West Point . . . 52 . GA DISTRICT TOURNAMENT West Point . . . 49 . Hooper . . . . . . 60 At the left are Pete, Roger, and Kenny. Dear Diary, November 9--This week we are observing American Education Week. Tonight our school held an Open House for about 238 parents and friends. The parents had an opportunity to talk with the teachers and to see samples of students' work that were on display in the different classrooms. Ofre«t “rtyouAe e4e ttc up 76e ’ZOcCCcf Dear Diary, November 22--Our class presented its play, The Inner Willy. It was a huge success, but we were really happy when all the memorizing and tension was over. The cast was: BACK ROW: (L. to R.): Stanley Clark (Jim Reimers), Mike (Leslie Lase), Carol Martin (Bonnie Strouse), Willoughby Adams (Roger Reppert), Marybelle Turner (Evon Daberkow). FIRST ROW: Inner Willy (Robert Reppert), Trudy Marshall (Karen Petersen), Hester (Marlene Ayres), Louise (Jean Engelbart), Olga (Phyllis Kuester), Janet Marshall (Julie Anderson). Dear Diary: May 8--After much planning, preparation, and hard work, the decorations of Oriental Gardens were finished and up, the tables collected, covered and set up, the punch made, the dance program written out and on the whole, the high school gym where the dance was to be held was ready. Girls and boys alike were excited about the big night. The doors opened at 6:30 P.M. Above and to the left are scenes from the banquet. As you entered the Oriental Gardens, you were greeted by Chinese boys and girls serving punch and fortune cookies at a wishing well. The oriental spectacle was highlighted by the music of the Geshia Girls. With a few words of wisdom from Mr. Anderson, our adventure closed. 5 5 61 Sneak Day 5 8 61 Slouch Day s4 (kf . . . At the Mother-Daughter Christmas Party December 19, Mrs. Schleuter gave a millinery demonstration. Dear Diary, April 9-15--Those participating in FHA Week are pictured above as follows: BACK ROW: (L. to R.): R. Hagedorn, M. Daberkow, S. Stratton, C. Henke, J. Engelbart, J. Pierce, B. Ahrens, S. Reeson, E. Starr, G. Rush, J. Soli, S. Kinney, L. Heidemann, A. Schademan, J. Brandt, C. Breitbarth, B. Drew. SECOND ROW: P. Jones, J. Dennis, J. Reppert, B. Strouse, M. Ayres, L. Priestley, J. Rasmus, P. Kuester, J. Anderson, J. Means, V. Norris, C. Homer, M. Saner, J. Stuckenschmidt. FRONT ROW: C. Landholm, J. Rei-mers, M. Woerman, E. Pierce, Mrs. Wells, Advisor; K. Anderson, C. Brockmann, L. Miserez, B. Rasmus. SEATED: S. Brunke, Historian; M. Reich, Song Leader; D. Hein, News Reporter; E. Daberkow, Degree Chairman; K. Kind-schuh, Secretary; J. Smith, President; M. Pospishil, Vice-President; M. Beckenhauer, Treasurer; K. Petersen, Parliamentarian; G. Doescher, Student Council. Pictured to the left is Juliann Smith being presented the 1961 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award by Mrs. Wells. Dear Diary: February 11: FHA and FFA members held their annual formal Sweetheart Ball. Highlight of the evening was the crowning of Robert Timmerman and Juliann Smith as king and queen of the event. Pictured below are members of the royal court who attended the king and queen are L. to R.: Joyce Reppert, Susan Brunke, Evon Daberkow, Karen Kindschuh, Queen Juliann, King Robert, Kenneth Michaelis, Ralph Timmerman, Kenneth Batenhorst and Norbert Haase. Joy Breitbarth served as page and Kevin Utemark was crown bearer. Last year's queen, Lynn Beckenhauer crowned the new monarch who in turn placed a tiara of roses on the new queen's head. Scveetne tt Decorations were carried out in the themes of red and white, and blue and gold honoring the FHA and FFA, respectively. The huge revolving heart was solid white with letters on each side in the colors of the two organizations. The white throne was studded with gold hearts and featured a backdrop of white and gold. Favors were miniature gold crowns. 1. Mass confusion 2. Troubles 3. Where is JL. 4. The morning after 5. Night Beauty 6. Gary Lee 7. Gregor 8. Peek-a-boo 9. Usual mess 10. Inner Willie 11. Night life 12. Nature's Beauty 13. Chorus Girls 14. WOW! 15. City dude 16. Brotherly love 17. Anyone for Pizza? 18. Ride 'em cowboy 19. Air raid 20. Surprise! 21. Shock 22. Innocence 23. Hot Rodder 24. Class Beauty 25. Prom Problems 26. Midnite stroll 27. Cloud 9 28. Gerald D. 29. Eileen vs. work 30. Leisure Life 31. Perfect View 32. Canteen 33. Oriental Gardens 34. Screaming Mag. 35. Gossip 36. Early start, Dave? 37. Tired blood? 38. Flycatcher ' Sfronta o t 'Paxade Dear Diary, April 8--Snow, sleet, rain, and a mixture of every other kind of weather could not hamper the gay festivities. Long hours were spent preparing for this Sports on Parade Athletic Banquet. Coaches Cox and Mallette presented the athletes with letters and awards for their outstanding efforts in football and basketball. Glowing with excitement, Alice Schademann, Queen of Sports, was presented with a corsage by Pep Club Vice-President, Joyce Soli. Lynn Jahnke, honorary basketball team captain was chosen King of Sports. He was presented with a boutonniere. Adding to the heartiness of the banquet was Our guest speaker, Joe Patrick, and musical numbers by vocal groups. Amidst laughter, conversation, and other confusion, everyone enjoyed the meal prepared by mothers of the Pep Club members. II II Everyone gayly swayed to the music at the dance that followed the banquet. anguish of rehearsals . . . casting . . . grease paint . . . . . watching the sea of faces over the footlights on opening Dear Diary, April 15--The hush of an empty theater . , lighting . . . designing and redesigning of sets night , . . and another play is born. The Senior Class experienced a successful year as they presented Father Was a Housewife. BACK ROW: (L. to R.): Miss Osborne (Marlene Olson), Hank Steincke (Lloyd Meyer), Cal Pepper (Vern Hage-dorn), Cindy Lou (Margaret Reich), Mrs. Hanson (Judy Means), Mrs. Cranfield (Joyce Anderson), Mrs. Ames (Alice Schademann), Sergeant Lutzfelder (Terry Bowman). FIRST ROW: Miss Flanagan (Judy Ross), Mrs Norris (Juliann Smith), Warren (Gerald Daberkow), Julie Butler (Sherry Kinney), Dr. Ann Butler (Leta Weitzenkamp), Tom Butler (Jay Reppert), Doug Butler (Rodney Stark). ' pettier “Ti aa. Above: ... His little faults, there were quite a few. One eye was brown and the other was blue-ue! ... Left: ... Oh, an onion it's true, (pee-ew!) makes it harder to woo — - (It do!) But an onion or two will never keep me from you! . . . (tytuteruneit Dear Diary, Although our track season could have been better, several Cadets qualified to attend the State Track Meet. They were Gerald Schulzkump, Richard Haase, Lynn Jahnke, and Gerald Smith. Those who were out for track this year were: BACK ROW, (L. to R.): G. Smith, L. Petersen, R. Reppert, R. Reppert, D. Zobel, L. Jahnke, D. Brazda, G. Schulzkump, B. Rasmus, R. Haase, S. Greve. FOURTH ROW: N. Peterson, T. Minor. THIRD ROW: R. Fenske, G. Kasse-baum, R. Hansen, J. Burda, D. Exb, C. Norris, A. Greckel, D. Medals, R. Bernard, R. Bowman, R. Stover, G. Wickert, J. Reimers. SECOND ROW: J. Danielson, R. Neiman, J. Kindschuh, S. Wimmer, C. Weeks, J. Guretzky, R. Nebuda, L. Smith, G. Poppe, R. Henery. FRONT ROW: R. Smith, R. Weitzenkamp, B. Meyer, R. Schulzkump, K. Diers, J. Guretzky, K. Benne, N. Haase, D. Stark, R. Going. Dear Diary, May 17--Many of us received a variety of honors and awards on Honors Night. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS, BACK ROW (L. to R.): L. Meyer, G. Daberkow, J. Anderson, J. Reppert. FRONT ROW: M. Reich, K. Meyer, M. Dennis, M. Pospis-hil, L. Weitzenkamp; A. Schademann and G. Danielson, not pictured. BACK ROW, (L. to R.): SCIENCE AWARDS—J. Reppert, C. Weeks, L. Meyer, V. Hagedorn, D. Kauffman, M. Dennis, J. Guretzky, R. Henery. FRONT ROW: HOMEMAKING AWARD—J. Smith, Mrs. Wells. JOURNALISM AWARD—J. Anderson, Mr. Alberding. SPEECH AWARD-- S. Wimmer. BAUSCH LOMB SCIENCE AWARD— L. Weitzenkamp. BUSINESS AWARDS, BACK ROW (L. to R.): B. Schreck, M. Olson, J. Anderson, M. Pospishil, K. Kindschuh. SECOND ROW: N. Oswald, K. Meyer, E. Daberkow, J. Pierce, N. Tietz, J. Engelbart, Miss Niederhoefer. FRONT ROW: D. Dietrich, K. Bailey, C. Weeks, V. Kuester, L. Priestley, C. Landholm; A. Schademann and M. Ayres, not pictured. Nancy Keith and Lanny Kathleen Karen K. Marlene Gary I Fred Carol LeRoy Marilyn Verdene Larry 44 Margaret Dave Eileen Darold Vern “Pccteviea. Elizabeth 45 Gerald D. Leta Sharon Tad Neal Lloyd Stan Scared and shakily we marched down the aisle ready to experience one of the biggest moments in our lives. BELOW: As we marched down the aisle with diplomas in hand we remembered our motto, In ourselves our future lies. Dear Diary. May 24--We'll always remember this night, for we have at last received our diplomas. For some it was a happy event, but for many others it brought a deep sadness into our hearts when we thought of leaving. After graduation ceremonies we all met at Joyce Soil's home where we laughed, danced, ate, and were all together probably for the last time. For what then will be remembered? Naturally we evidenced many weaknesses--we cannot say that this was the best class ever to be graduated from West Point High--such judgment is beyond our limits. But we have accepted our challenge and exerted a definite drive forward--each in his chosen realm. On the opposite page are pictured the Top 5 in the 1961 graduating class. They are as follows: Leta Weitzenkamp, Joyce Anderson, Diane Dietrich, Alice Schademann, and Jay Reppert. ABOVE: Here forty-seven seniors proudly stand awaiting their turn to receive their diploma. RIGHT: Everyone was in a hurry to turn in their caps and gowns after graduation. When the books close, and the last bell rings. And carefree days are lost to mundane things- - When nostalgia strikes, and your memory wanes. And you remember the faces but not the names-- Pick up your yearbook and leaf it through. And remember the days so dear to you.