Western Mennonite School - Pioneer Yearbook (Salem, OR)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1955 volume:

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May God's richest blessing be with her as she en- ics C9 ters her new field of service. CO TRUCTIO New Administration Building ww ' H--4.,,,3 '+' 'lf Vi tQi5!,1g?QEiii3g - -- 'hjiwn E335 5 ,M ,, m Q w 43' Sm: Constructing Showers xii VQA3 ' rin .f MQ for If My, 45.3 1 iliiwrf Qtvt ' n , ff' . W-'L if, . . :,. V, Q' , 'V Aki V! 2 - ,.,.u, 5' ':. ' ' Q N .9..,5,r., .,., - --.-gf' .aff ,A ,-, A. ,n,. ,,,. ,, . ,.,. , , , 5 :V V, .. -.-V:-m:,.,g: . .. , Wfffrz-'-f f', V ., a,..,...:-r , 1 ' .W v t ' .. ,, 1- F621 rrffmwwwfwmyw ,... . VV VV? V V. ..,, . V V VMfQw5wf,wMQg Qw5Hf 4 New Shop Building NN UAL TAFF Editor--Eldon Ropp Photographers--Raymond Kauffman Co-editors--Ada Mae Wagler --Marilyn Roth --Shirley Steckly Business Manager--Gilbert Burkey Typists--Marlene Zimmerman' Artist--Joanne Hershberger --Rosemarie Flores Sponsor--Margaret Swartzentruber A 1 - P1 .5 . n Tflffl M51 45. 'Y' f' ,. 3 wi 1 3 , ' j 'W' 5 ' 5 W .. , My If 4.1, I V Y V A .-.,. m -X igu ' 2554- Ag A ,Vi .VE FGREWORD 'Dlplomas do not mark the end Of learning ln our llves on earth, ' X For we'll be learning up tlll death. Thls IS the dawnlng of Our lives, were now prepared to Start Some hlgher learrzlhg for more Service to our Lord Some may tec1ch,Sorne preach, Some work wlth hands, Llttle does It matter what lt ls. Our 9ocfl1S Service to our Lord, Uslna thus ddy of lzfe for Hrm- Tls only the beolnnlng of our walk on earth ln llfe. The sunset us far, far ahead And even then the knlfe of death will not be Sharp For death IS only one more dawn, A dawn to real eternal llfe, where we can spend a perfect day wlth God. muquwnswmvuow X xxx 'XIX Xxx FACULTY 1, 1 3 4' 3fQ ,im, ,m'N!vl 9 .A'. I T Clayton Swartzentruber Qimggg g :1.:. -..- , ,, Salem, Oregon ' 4 Principal School Chorus Touring Chorus p , mw ,LM MAV4 N Methods of Bible Study Ii Wga E5'iyL9g5?2 A,,, Lectures on Speech Mg kg ew fi 'I First Row: Timothy Strubhar, Paul Yoder, Clayton Swartzentruber, Marcus Lind, Lloyd Nisly Second Row: Margaret Swartzentruber, Robert Jantzi, Bernard Showalter, Mildred Eichelberger FACULTY Mildred Eichelberger Broken Bow, Nebraska Matron Art Robert Jantzi Shedd, Oregon Hall Manager Marcus Lind Salem, Oregon Victorious Living Typing I Bible Doctrines New Testament Old Testament FACULTY Lloyd Nisly Sheridan, Oregon Business Manager Bookkeepin 9 Bernard Showalter Salem, Oregon The Church in History U.5. History English I English II Miriam Showalter Spanish I Spanish II Salem, Oregon FACI LTY Timothy J. Strubhar Salem, Oregon Shop I Shop II Shop III General lath Math II and IV Physics Margaret Swartzentruber Salem, Oregon Home Economics I Home Economics II Home Economics III Paul E. Yoder Albany, Oregon Chemistry English II General Science Missions and Evangelism ELMER A D THE COOK ,ff '-f,,, i x rf 1 4 Maintenance man: Elmer HcTimmonds, Assistant Cook: Helen Friesen, Head Cook: Clysta McTimmonds. gg i SQ ? Clysta lcTimmonds as head r i3 cook and Helen Friesen as li fi'- n n p y p p H QW F Z' e'VV W ' my-1 or 4 i 2 3 I 5 ee at Elmer McTimmonds has served here as maintenance man this past year. His promptness in taking care of repairs and upkeep of the school in general is much appreciated. assistant cook have done much to keep us all healthy and happy during this school year. We appreciate their cheerfulness on the job. SCHOOL BOARD X -- Standing: Menno Snyderg Lloyd Lindg Aaron Nofziger,Vice Presidentg Marvin Schrockg Max Yoder,Presidentg Edward Kenegyg Albert Hershbergerg Ralph Shankg Seated: Melvin Wolfer, Treasurerg Wayne Hooleyg Milton Martin, Secretary. Possibly a bit of history might serve as an introduction to this message concerning the organization and workings of the School Board. At conference in 1944 a committee of three brethren were appointed by the Conference Moderator, namely Marcus Lind, M.R.Martin, and G.D.Shenk, to study the school problems of the district and the need and possibility of starting a church, Bible, and High School. The following year after the report of the Committee, a school board was appointed, consisting of Fred Gingerich as Chairman and he with the late C.G.Yoder were the Finance Committee of the Board, Marcus Lind and M.R.Martin the property Committee and Ernest Garber, Ray Mishler and Ernest Bontrager the Administration Committee. These seven brethren were given the following Conference Assignment. To establish and operate an accredited High School in the destrict and shall be responsible to Conference. They shall begin their work at once, and continue until desired ends are reached. From this point on preparations were made to have school the same fall which was 1945. The first year a school house was rented at Bellview near Sheridan which served the purpose quite well. The following year work had gotten under way sufficiently to make it possible to have school on the present campus. From there on work kept progressing as help and finances were available until at pre- sent the floor and foundation of the new per- manent Aduinistration Building is started. The responsibilities of the Board are many and varied with the everpresent handicap of the lack of funds to move fast enough in the build- ing program to keep up with the increasing school and Student Body needs for class rooms, dormitories and other facilities. We are grateful however for the blessings of our Heavenly Father in supplying our needs and for the Christian Spirit that has been prevalent, for the main part, throughout the Board, Faculty and Student Body. Yours for Christian Education. 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CALE DAR March I 955 Tues. wed Thur F sat i1 , , sg A Q Z 4? ,I 31: 'X .9 was-ul-K ,pg ff Q Mi' J' ,g IJ V ,MV LJ 1955 M- ww April 1955 1 , 5 MW . m, am Ama fwacqf Juzwd is 1955 p 'MMT U, 7r7,u,z dpwwqv- Jf4'5 4'j W7 , E if . .uwcA,cfj'E'. 94 7f4+H'- dv M21 656444 C'1m.1+ ,5 f l 4 ACTIVITIES PROGRAMS iHJKRE'f G JW? Poster Contest Winners ya .C o 'Z' I Sw ' 4 ,qi ., 5 . 2: M-fi? ff ' mmm K 'H ' we M ' 1wKhm'h' M em . aw My 'Yak 2 fl an 'gg ik 935 aff I C H sa , gf . A va-sh g live, cfs ye px' 1 3 V we fa U ?e's ' we . Q53 Reg 9 1 w,U 5 . g X If , Z 3: J J 1+ wi X 0, A . if 'Q - hif?A? 555iW5 ?QWW?kR5Wi aries 1, . . ff L, ., - ,L1w,.:,f':.xt ,QQV .ssfzft tfynm affki 'wwkwmfrf Jfftae 16 1 - Eunice receives first prize. Christmas skit done by the Senior Class. Left side portrays the worldly fami1y's Christmas. Right side shows the Christian family. s figs , mv , .5 ' Fwmi. 41 f ' - lgt Sym Ld if v ff? 1 fn-ff 2 1 M I - k j M F ' ' I ' it F Q ,iw Z 5 l 5, I V? vga If 'f7ji?Pff' ,- Q V W QQ ig as ia- f q: Canterbury Ta1eS....... HI got a robe.....n X X X M STUDE T ADMIN ISTRATIO DAY QNX .ANN .ws- -.+.....,,N ' V7 Y V ,wwf Eau, M Q 4 , ,if ' P5-ffl' 'Send Clayton in immediately! nN0w class' I want you ton ,Agia sw 'X -GV' AW W fm' if , Ifefwfffs' gg This is to give you P5 a glimpse of Student Administration Day. You see here student teachers appointed by the faculty for 'iii . wfi5i. -! the occasion ,, wx ' QWQQE 'qw y i f 'V' i a MQW, New 'When will my time be up? MWWWWW Our three cheerful cooks. NH0H+HCI ' NaCI+H2o --...N .-'ig .J Z 3' 1. 2. 3. I4 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ll. 12. 13. lh. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22, to UYou're shotl' Stud hall. Senior fellowship. Sophomore trio sere- nades. Dee. lonesome, Jewel? Ping pong champs. Kenny, why the far a- way look? What? Is that Bro. Lind? Cookie is bashfull Singing stair steps. Dey students airing 1, out. Sissy ' Choosing the Pic- ture of the Week. .17 Lug e , f ..:- - 'sie 1? .1 , ,W my 'Aren't you ashamed?' lfv gl, 'I'1l pretend to be 1h YLV QQ reading. ' 5 1 Prof Yoder demonstr- QYQ5 ates, -1 Ellen enters for ed- -Elgf .-QQ ucation. ffgi Helpful sisters. Mgff. if 1? 15315. S2 2 ', in 23. 211. For that 'Ipana + Vgizg Smile! Sal ',...ME??n EQ7?iif It was only Dressup .ff Supper. Marv, you looking at the moon? Look what that stump sprouted! Bev, what did you drop? f, SEATED: Beverly Shenk, Dolores Wideman, Treasurerg Loren Lind, President, Shirley Steckley, Vice Presidentg Raymond Kauffman, Exeeutivg Vice President, Joanne Hershberger, Secretary. STANDING: Joyce Kauffman, Elanor Reeder, Clarene Kropf, Eldon Ropp, Connie Martin, Harold Snyder, Robert West, Mark Headings, Gilbert Burkey. Not pictured: Norma Kropf, David Roth. Many centuries ago, in the times of ancient history, a tiny cone no larger than your fist, fell to the ground and began to rot. From it sprung a small sappling which started its struggle for survival in the huge forest. Year by year it grew, progressing from a weak sappling to a strong tree. It developed its limbs and bark so it would have much room for growth in the years to come. Fire and wind lashed at it, but only ten- ded to strengthen the mighty tree. Century by century it grew, every year adding another ring of strength to its circumference and another foot of growth to its stature, until it grew to be a tree of great renown. Far do men travel to behold the mighty Sequoia, which is greatest of all trees. Our school is like the tree. Human sacrifice was put into its birth. Even now, as our school is young and growing, it is being perfected and molded to make a firm foundation for future growth. Though the fire of falsehood and the cold wind of indifference are at it thrust, it continues to grow, for God is with us. Our school is like a tree-- yet it is far greater: it has a tremendous outreach. The students go out to many com- munities leaving a testimony. God forbid that people should behold our school, merely for its academic merits. Be it far from our goal. Rather, let this school be a center from which students go the world over, witnes- sing for the Savior. Our student organization has completed its second year of action. It has been a deciding factor in the outreach of our school. The projects which have been started, what ideas have been conceived, and the habits which we have formed as students determines the growth and the effect of our school in the future. We have added another annual ring of growth and strength to our school. Another foot of advancement is added to its stature. From where we leave off with our actions, we continue with our prayers. Where we leave off, others take up the task. May the student organization of this school in the years to come aid our school, not only in strengthening and building it up, but in furthering its outreach for God. U Loren Lind FRESHME I P E , ,ii FIRST RCW: Joyce Kauffman, Merle Bitikofer, Jewel Garber, Kenneth Lind, Corene Zimmerman, Laurence Baker, Richard Stauffer SECOND RGW: Marilyn Hamilton, Idella Lais, Larry Harshbarger, Dorothy Gingerich, Veldon Knopf, Delvin Shultz, Marcus Lind, Sponsor THIRD ROW: Eunice Schrock, Mary Ellen Bucher, Janet Byers, Weldo Byers, Gerald Emmert, Delbert Snyder, Perry Yoder, Not Pictured: Robert Heyerly Our Freshman class has well begun its four year journey through High School. Ne have found real fellowship with one another, and many good friends in the Freshman class. All of us have learned to know the Lord better since we have been here. We elected our class officers at the first of the year. Our president is Delbert Snyder, vice-president is Perry Yoder, and secretary - treasurer is Eunice Schrock. We feel they each served their office as a real officer should. We also feel our sponsor, Brother Lind, did his part in helping us along in our Christian lives. At the beginning of the year Carol Hostetler found it necessary to leave our class. Even though she was here only a short time, we learned to ap- preciate her contribution. Our class is not the largest this year, but we are hoping it will grow and we are looking forward to having more wonderful times in the coming year. lary Ellen Bucher SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW: Mildred Eichelberger, Sponsor, Ruby Lind, Verdella Fahndrich, Donovan Roth, Darlene Widmer, Letha Ropp. SECOND ROW: David Hostetler, Marilyn Steckley, Clarene Kropf, Warde Hershberger, Donna Driver, Susan Roth. THIRD ROW: Ernest Yoder, Lester Steckley, Robert West, Henry Friesen, Merlin Schweitzer, Rosalie Kentta. Not pictured: Geraldine Shank As we think back on some of the high points of the year we remember how stiff and sore we were from picking up walnuts. Our class didn't take honors for picking up the most but neither were we last. It was a privil- ege to get together as a class and pray for the school revivals. We well remember the time we were able to witness by handing out tracts in the city of Salem. The 8 boys and 10 girls in our class are all Oregonians except two. Marilyn Steckly is from Carstairs, Alberta, Canada, and Clarene Kropf is from Sacramento, California. Our sponsor, Sister Mildred Eichelberger will soon be in Brazil, We each want to remember her in prayer as she enters the field of service to lost souls in Brazil. Clarene Kropf JU 1011 FIRST ROW: Dianne Wolfer, Caroline Jantzi, Esther Evers, Donna Kauffman, Doris Wolfer, Sherry Berkey. 0 SECOND ROW: Rosalee Landis, Stella Birky, Faye Roth, Elanor Reeder, Genevleve Lind, Ellen Hostetler. THIRD RCW: Mary Lee Heyerly, Connie Martin, Sterling Burkey, Shirley Reist, Dolores Wideman, Stanley Mishler, Joyce Stauffer. FOURTH RCW: Virginia Hostetler, Leo Zook, Robert Yoder, Calvin Emmert, Mark Headings, Bernard Showalter, Sponsor. Not Pictured! MH-1'V1!1 Kauffman. We, the Junior class are happy that we can serve the Lord in our work and studies at western Mennonite School this year. We miss the boys from Lousiana this year but we still have some students from a distance. They are from Canada. It seems that the girls are in the majority this year but we boys can still hold our own against them. he are under good leadership this year with Brother Showalter as our sponsor. We are still the largest class in school but not by a very large margin. We have the privilege of working together each month in publishing the Western Breezes, our school paper. we are looking forward to the time when we will be Seniors. We will remember the time we were invited to Brother Showalter's place for a little while to see the new addition to the family, Roger Lynn. We gave the Showaltcrs a scenery picture as a gift from the class. During the Fall Revivals we as a class met in prayer for the reviv- als and also gave testimonies about our wonderful Lord. he also had a soc- ial last fall to which we could each invite a person outside the class. We had it in a supposedly haunted house which added greatly to the fun. Our prayer is that as we study and shoulder responsibilities given us that we might do it for Godfs glory and praise. We hope that these things we learn now will prepare us for a lifetime in His service. Marvin Kauffman F my 1 M SEN ICR Gilbert Burkey Shedd, Oregon Clarion Literary, 1,2,3,h Sportsman Club, 3,14 Class Pres., 2,3 Student Council, ll Touring Chorus, h Gi1, a good sport, owns a Chevy, short, sincere and happy Christian Rosemarie Flores Aurora, Oregon Lincoln High, 1 North Marion, 2 Clarion Literary, 3, lg Photography Club, 3 Art Club, u Touring Chorus, M 'Rosie,'neat, has musical- ability, contains a merry laugh, pet saying 'dealy flop' Joanne Hershberger Albany, Oregon Arizona, 1 King Creek Literary, 2,3,lL Nature Club, 2 Art Club, 3 Girls Crafts, h Class Secretary, 3 Student Cou cil, 3 h Touring Chorus, 3,L Quiet disposition, musical ability, ladylike, sincere Christian gnnnm w sylgw, ,vg5,,45K,,., , ,fM-.,g,x.,,. ,, .551 F ::, - as L ,sv , V ,I ,. .,, ,sm-.,. .. .wr , ff., ,sg ,., U,.,,,.7m W: .Z MN N se. . JQQM? ,wif in we We or 1, , M ,U f A f ig MQW, ,, 5' we ,Q Q ' 1, q, ,n C C ' non anrr n CIA :Sf ' , N 32 g , M1 EQEQEE QQQ: i - renew we L Keeggfgf 24 SEN IORS Raymond Kauffman Hubbard, Oregon King Creek Literary, 2,3,h Photography Club, 2 Sportsman Club, 3 Breezes Editor, 3 Touring Chorus, M 'Ray,'ready testimony, en- joys reading,studious,con- scientious Wanda Kester lclinnville, Oregon Mcninnville High, 1,2 Vesperian Literary, 3,h Touring Chorus, h Quiet, artistic, future V.S. worker, day student Norma Kropf Rio Linda, California Clarion Literary, 1,3,b Girls Shop, 3,h Touring Chorus, 3,h nPansy,'Honor roll studeng excels in Spanish, lots of fun SE IDRS Loren Lind Salem, Oregon Clarion Literary, 1,2 Vesperian Literary, 3,74 Faithful Fisherman, 2 Boys Crafts Club, 3 Archery Club, h Student Body President, h Touring Chorus, h Alert, well chosen words, strong Christian character Maynard Nofzinger Canby, Oregon Clarion Literary, 1,2 Vesperian Literary, 3,b Crafts Club, 3,h Sportsman Club, 3,h Touring Chorus, h 'Nof,' why study? a hidden sense of humor,enjoys ath- letics Carol Ratzloff -Del Paso Heights, California Livingston High, l,2,3 Clarion Literary, h Girls Shop, h Touring Chorus, h 'Caro1y,' cheerful, slow w speak, well liked, friendly SEN IORS ' , ,2 , ,. , A 1 b a n y , 0 r e g o n -4 , mfwigo w,4 SQWXA 'AM , Qi-'MM .- F S! 4, , ,fo T- iz '-1., f ' Albany High., 1,2 Clarion Literary, 3,14 Sportsman Club, 3 lg Student Council L Annual Editor, L Touring Chorus, h lun- 1 Quiet, softball pitcher, a ext, 25 U ,Q gf ' 4 'wif 1' 2 f H N fave 2 M rigs A 52,52 Eemg ,ggi h 3 .4 g ,Hip Q-we 1,-,N 9' N S J mmf we Mi 'www , , rM.,,,?5,'wf , Q-A ,k Mr' ,H Jg .,,.,, , new a if X gif 'Q Q , ,Q . 3215 x s s gf ,..,,- 'T' F 1 x 1 we 9 ,X X 1 gi et., X X or we if is' 1. 42 f,,,y1.':.f ffm yum nice tenor voice, he ownsa Ford David Roth Dayton, Oregon King Creek Literary, 1,2,3,h Photography Club, 2,3,h Touring Chorus, lg, uDave,'quite a tease,enjoys a good time, co-operative, witty fy f ,:V,. ' f tlf' M A I a r i 1 y n R o t h , F o s t e r , 0 r e g o n MQ L Sweet Home Hiya, 1 2 mffmy 'Hd Clarion Literary, L ' 'ji Y, V Archery Club, la, 7 L He1pfu1,understanding, de- ,krh , P p e nd a b 1 e , 1 o y a 1 f r i e nd , a pas ,N .W 435- . ef -R gg mg?g5, Fifi .4 -- P , f,-. - L 1 4 -el gy, ' ' Q Ai' - 2 ready testimony E IORS Beverly Shenk lillamina, Oregon Clarion Literary, 1,2a3J-1 Photography club, 2,3,h Student Council, U 'Bev,' very active, enjoys a good 1augh,sports leaden michievous Harold Snyder Salem, Oregon G1enn's Ferry High, Idaho 1,2 Vesperian Literary, 3,h Sportsman Club, 3 Photography Club, h Student Council, 3,h 'Haro1dy,'friend1y,easy to get along with,s1ow talken sincere Christian Shirley Steckly Carstairs, Alberta, Canada Hesston, 2 Vesperian Literary, 3,74 Student Body Vice-Pres., h Touring Chorus, h 'Mama'Steck, studious,lots of fun, singing witness, dependable ,F ,R V xi - S .-r. .., - M Q L i fwiqab A ...Ilk- 3? 3 C E5 fl- -X. 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M233 , as 2 QI C nw' 2f1'g.,?g,f'w' 5 L M Q 7 ff 5 4, , Htwll vw mv: SENIORS Ada Mae Wagler Willamina, Oregon WiIhmunakhgh,1,2 Vesperian Literary, 3,34 Girls Shop, 3 Breezes Editor, 3 Class Secretary, h Touring Chorus, h 'Adama,'vision of service, cheery smi1e,co-operative, intelligent Ben Wisseman Fort Collins, Colorado LaPorte, Colorado, 1,2,3 Clarion Literary, h Sportsman Club, h Class President, h Allergic to studies,is well liked,characteristic walk, basketball player Edward Nolfer Silverton, Oregon Canby High, 1 King creek Literary, 2,3,b Sportsman Club, 3,h Touring Chorus, 3,h 'Chops,'hobhies-eating and singing bass,down to earth in manner-up in the air in height, saying-nthere goes a rod' r 1 5 E IOR Marlene Zimmerman E Lebanon, Oregon Milford High, Nebr., l,2,3 VeqnrhmIHiemuy,h Art Club, la n Touring Chorus, 14 luzzie, mischievous, en- joys cooking, smiles out loud, likes bright colors n P n First Row: Rosemarie Flores, Joanne Hershberger, Beverly Shenk, Norma Kropf, A Marlene Zimmerman, Ben Wisseman Second Row: Gilbert Burkey, Carol Ratzloff, Wanda Kester, Ada Mae Wagler, Marilyn Roth, Shirley Steckly, Bob Jantzi r Third Row: Raymond Kauffman, David Roth, Harold Snyder, Edward Wolfer, Maynard Nofziger, Eldon Ropp, Loren Lind 9 COMMENCEME SUNRISE SONG Slowly at last comes the dawning of day, Gloaming and midnight have now passed away: In the horizon, the once sinking sun Silently rises, and day is begun. God in his majesty now we may see, In earth and sky, every flower and tree, In every dew drop we find manifest, He in His goodness the long night hath blessed Sun of God's love in my heart now arise, Banish the gloom from 1ife's beautiful skies, Reflect thy radiant rays so divine, lake all the earth in thy gladness to shine. Awake my soul from thy long weary nightg Look at the dawning with visions of light, Trust in the Lord, and by faith thou canst see Glorious sunshine through eternity. Class of '55 I 1 COMMENCEME lr. President receives his diploma ....and so does Miss Treasurer WHE WE WERE 1. Deluxe table model--Rosie. 2. Flower girl--Marlene. 3. A:Ln't Maynard sweet? Lg. Eddie and his bantuxma. 5. In distress--Carol. 6. When Dave was sober minded. 7. 'Take mel --Gil. 8. 'Hold it night, mdonx' 9. I'm going to be an R. N. --Ada Mae . Holding up the fencepost, Marilyn? . Worried, Harold? 32 VERY YOUN Big brother babysits--Wanda. Don't fall off, Shirley! Joanne and her family. Studious Norma--third in second row. What you doin, Bev? Our class president--Ben. Absent minded profcuor--Ray. 'The sun's in my eyes, but I'll pose anyhowln--Gil. Loren, looking into the future. 33 CLASS WILL We, the undersigned members of the Senior Class of Western Mennonite School of 1955, being of sound mind and body, and having considered the serious needs of var- ious students, hereby resolve to bequeath, assign, surrender and declare this our last will and testament--in manner and form as follows: ARTICLE I To the Faculty we leave pleasant memories of good grades and our cooperation in the classroom. ARTICLE II To the Ju.niors we leave many happy privileges, especially 'Sneak Day, and also the excitement and pleasure of graduation and commencement. ARTICLE III To the Sophomores we leave the privilege of being upper-classmen and the opportuniiy of entertaining the Seniors. LRTICIE IV To the Freshmen we leave the happy times along the road of hard work on the Way to graduation. AHTICIE V To the class having the greatest need of a good, efficient sponsor, we leave our highly respected Robert Jantzi. ARTICLE VI I, Gilbert Burkey, will mr nice 'Cadillac' to Merle Bitikofer to use all through his school years and my athletic shoes to Connie Martin. I, Rosemarie Flores, will my frightful shriek to Faye Both and mf first soprano voice to Virginia Hostetler. I, Joanne Hershberger, will my position as W. S. A. Secretary to Elanor Reeder and nv quiet ways to Dolores Wideman. I, Raymond Kaufilnan, will my touring trip to Canada. to Joyce Stauffer and my hard- worked grades to Merlin Schweitzer. I, Wanda Kester, will ITU job to Shirley Heist and my reserved disposition to Lester Steckly. I, Norma., Kropf, will my grade card of Ns to Esther Evers and my ability to play ping-pong to Ellen Hostetler. I, Loren Lind, will nw dignity to Laurence Baker and my genius for writing to David Hostetler. I, Maynard Nofziger, will nv worn out Chev'rollac to Stanley Mishler and nv pet cackle to anyone in dire need of a pet. CLASS WILL Carol Hatzloff, will my ability to spend money as Senior Treasurer to Sierry Berky and nv giggle to Dianne Wolfar so she will have a spare. Eldon Ropp, will nv quiet disposition to Ward Hershberger and my position as Editor of the Annual to Mark Headings. David Roth, will my ability to make the grade of four years at Western to Larry Harshbarger and mr enjoyment of singing to Ernest Yoder. Marilyn Roth, will my chemistry grades to Carolin Jantzi and my privilege of talcing pictures for the Annual to Donna Kauffman. Beverly Shenk, will my interest in Sweet Home personel to anyone who likes nice Fords and my lively chatter to Mary Lee Heyerly. Harold Snyder, will nw pitch-pipe to Jenny Lind and my interest in the Sunny Sacramento Valley' to leo Zook. Shirley Steckly, will my position as W. S. A. Vice-President to Rosalee Landis and my patronage of 'Goodrich' products to Calvin Emmert. Ada Mae Wagler, will my writing ability to Donnie Roth and wavy hair to Marvin Kauffman. Ben Wisseman, will my position as Senior Class President to Robert Yoder and nv characteristic walk to Robert West. Edward Wolfer,will nv low bass voice to Sterling Burkey and my dignified stature to Kenneth Lind, so he will be better able to see over the steering wheel. Marlene Zinlnerman, will my mischief and black hair to Stella Birky and nw bright colors to Doris Wolfer. l as SN EAKY SE At. Boiler Bay... bjgfggi ,A W.-fx , , f 4 N , , ' A' ' 5 2-. if fi .'-- o 2 E2 f .,-' r-W' 'iw' .-'- iv 1- Q' f fgf o ' fy? ,1-.,. f if T Q L : V .L A. v w r .--Z mi... ' ,.,,,, if ,. egg? . 'Wise ' Q ,,. 'I ,. lA V Mrxfafi f q mi I ' Hai,-1 L . . . E L 7 - - 'Q 3' if . 9 3 1' -:-. ,... . Y. 'A' ,. A .I 1 A, f ' .V, r - . or -L . IDRS What happened here? Sisters Lookout... Peterson's Rock Gardens... 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GIRLS HOODWORKING This year 10 girls under the sponsorship of Timothy Struhbar were eager to learn different things about the use of saws, hammers, and woodworking equipment. Some of the things that we worked on were name pins, bookends, flower boxes, yard figurines, and knifeholders. We found this type of work unique and interesting. Although we may not have accomplished as much as we could have we had many pleasant evenings as we worked together. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB All of us who are Photo- graphy Club members look forward to eachnclub night.' We really enjoy picking out the Picture of the Week and looking at slides which Bro. Jantzi, our sponsor, has to show us. Before the year is over we want to learn how to develop pictures. As soon as the roses are in bloom we will spend a day at the Rose Gardens takin ictures The 9 P - president is Bob West and secretary is Beverly Shenk. CLUBS 37 CLUB GIRLS' CRAFTS This year in Girls' Crafts we have done many interesting things. Some of the things we did were: making candles, woodfiber flowers, doll furniture, and aluminum trays which was a very worthwhile project. The things we learned to do in this club are things that will always be helpful in years to come. We enjoyed having Sister Swartzentruber as our sponsor. ARCHERY CLUB Our name is the 'Mohl- cans' and our aim is to hit the mark. We in this club have had many enjoyable eve- nings of target practices under the leadership of Bro. Lind. On one pccasion we showed the Sportsmen Club the technique of shooting a bow and arrow. Other act- ivities consisted of a chicken hunt at Bro. Lind's place, and participation in the track meet. Although this is the first year we have had this club, we have all enjoyed it and hope it will continue. SPORTSMEN CLUB This year the Sportsmen Club was very active. We en- joyed hearing different ones of the club relate their hunting experiences. we each took our turn at target practice. One night during clubs we watched some performances by the and on to see we, Salem Saddle Club, another night we went a boat exhibit. the Sportsmen Club have enjoyed many good times together. GO PEL TEAMS fd 1 I The Junior Girls Quartet Consisting of Doris and Dianne Wolfer, Elanor Reeder, and Connie Martin were privileged to go on the tour to Idaho. Also a Senior testi- mony quartet: Marilyn Roth, Beverly Shenk, David Roth, and Gilbert Burkey went along to give their testimonies in word. 0ur faculty sponsors were Bro. Swartzentruber and Bro. Showalter. We gave five programs in the Idaho churches, two of which were mission stations. We learned to know each other better, but most of all, we were drawn nearer to our Lord and Master. Connie Martin On March 31, early in the morning, the station wagon rolled slowly out the lane with nine people and their baggage on board. The destination--Canada. The team. included one student speaker, Ada Mae Wag- lerg the sponsor and speaker, Bro. Swartz- entruber and his wife: and six students to do tohesinging. The purpose of the trip-- to witness to the churches of Alberta, Canada and Montana. We were all very hap- py for the privelege of gping to Canada to witness to our friends in the North. --One of the Team 4' - To M 5x3 a,e, , ,,QafigV'f xg ' gggvhim U ' 1 H , 7 I , li-'Q .ifnfuggjr-.ej'lQ .V 'Z fi f Wfasfgglwvst tw ' .f l aff' ' ' -fe 'A -si,--,wzggff . A ' ,ti is f Li5YZf'.,'3:Q wif ivcm is gg M m faz - , 5f?fY5if1::.sgg1 Qfikgwgsatnwfiiiwvrfssggtfgaaf fgfiie aaataaaga it ' ifH'5?i?,fg:fg. figff i q v ' at gfffigllgea A - M WVTMEWYMieHgaQgnMRmWQgggr4S gxwwfaw il ' ' - '--- .. V s XS- MQAMYSQXQ f , -1M.f.?fVf ?5?Eg3i5?,i Ms., , mifxri? . .J - ' Q at .,.... .U . ny. at , Q, .,,, as V V. was 'X Q Tl W 'Smit Elf' n newer' I KM 39 MIXED CHORI 'Everyone begin on the upbeat please...there we are...a1l are singing.' le re a happy group. Chorus time is one of our most appreciated per- iods at U. I. S. In music there is Hggmgnl. This harmony idea can be carried over into life. We learn to live together, working as one group harmoniously ----- striving toward the same goal. Then, too, in Chorus there is H3111 of musical chords, unity of thought expressed, and unity in group participation. As we have learned to unite to sing so we have learned to unite in life! Then, too, unity is not only to be one, or to unite, but it also has the idea of completeness. I feel that singing together will help us learn how to live together. Clayton Swartzentruber ELECT CHORUS The Select Chorus, 1955, consists of a 36 - voice chorus and the direc- tor, Clayton Swartzentruber. We began our practices earlier this year, than usual, but it has proved to be very profitable. We, as a chorus, have enjoyed practicing and learning new songs together. Our chorus intends to sing at most of the Mennonite churches in Oregon, and possibly at a few other places in Oregon. This year, we do not intend to leave the state as a touring chorus. This chorus represents a group of students of Western lennonite School who love the Lord, and who want to be used in the Lord's service. Ne trust that we can further the cause of Christ in this way, and also that this will lead on to greater service for the Lord in years to come. I am sure that each one is grateful for having the privilege of wit- nessing in this way, lark Headings CLARIO LITERARY FIRST ROW: Caroline Jantzi, Esther Evers, Donna Kauffman, Rosemarie Flores, Jewel Garber, Beverly Shenk, Dorothy Gingerich. SECOND ROW: Rosalee Landis, Norma Kropf, Faye Roth, Carol Ratzloff, Rosalie Kentta, Connie Martin, Mary Lee Heyerly. THIRD ROW: Joyce Stauffer, Marilyn Roth, Janet Byers, Ben Wisseman, Gilbert Burkey, Larry Harshbarger, Delvin Schultz, Robert Jantzi, Sponsor. FOURTH ROW: Sterling Burkey, Richard Stauffer, Leo Zook, Delbert Snyder, Perry Yoder, Eldon Ropp, Calvin Emnert. Not pictured: Robert Heyerly. Ne as a Clarion Literary can look back to the many good times we've had during the year as we worked, played, and fellowshipped together. During the year we have had interesting programs. The program committee has provided both intellectual and humorous programs, both being enjoyed by alle One evening about a week before Christmas we went to the city of Salem and handed out tracts. We were thankful for the opportunity to witness for our Lord. When we got back we had a short Christmas program, and some hot drink warming us up. The motto of the Clarion Literary is 'Steadily Advancing.' This is the aim of each one of us now and when we are out of school, we will strive to keep on 'Steadily Advancing.' Norma Kropf KI G CREEK LITERARY FIRST ROW: Joyce Kauffman, Dianne Wolfer, Doris Wolfer, Donovan Roth, Letha Ropp, Darlene Widmer, Donna Driver. SECOND ROW: Joanne Hershberger, Elanor Reeder, Genevieve Lind, Wards Hershberger, Stanley Mishler, Merlin Schweitzer, Raymond Kauffmlne THIRD ROW: Weldo Byers, Shirley Reist, Eunice Schrock, Mark Headings, Dolores Wideman, David Roth, Ernest Yoder. FOURTH ROW: Lester Steckley, Robert West, Henry Friesen, Edward Nolfer, Robert Yoder, Gerald Emmert, Paul Yoder, Sponsor. 'Have I Done My Best,' this is our Literary's motto. is 'Our Best.' I'm sure each member of the Literary is Our Literary song trying to do his best in serving our Master and in helping the Literary to be a good one. This year we have had enjoyable times as we have had in past years. The Program Committees have planned interesting programs. We had a Social at Christmas in which we exchanged gifts by using a grab bag. It was inter- esting to see what the members put in the grab bag. The King Creekers have each taken their part well in serving our Literary, but only training in order to serve the Lord. le are happy in which we can serve the Lord while we have good times learn to know each other. We appreciate this Christian Christian influence. King Creekers let us abide by our do 'Our Best.' we hope this is to have a Literary in a social way and Literary and the song and motto to Elanor Reeder ' 43 VE PERIA LITERARY FIRST ROW: Ruby Lind, Sherry Berkey, Ellen Hostetler, Merle Bitikofer, Verdella Fahndrich, Marilyn Hamilton. SECON ROW: Marilyn Steckley, David Hostetler, Laurence Baker, Stella Birky, Kmumth Idnd, Wuiene Zhmwrmvh THIRD ROW: Veldon K1-opt, Coreno Zimmerman, Susan Roth, Clarene KI'0Pfa Idella Lain, Wanda Xester, Timothy Struhbar, Sponsor. FOURTH ROWg Ada Hag Wagler, Virginia Hostetler, Shirley Steckley, Mary Ellen Bucher, Maynard Nofziger, Loren Lind, Harold Snyder. Not pictured: Marvin Kauffman, Geraldine Shank. In our literary this year, we have had many enjoyable times. Our pro- gral committee has done a very good job in arranging for interesting pro- grams. We have very much appreciated the constructive criticism and help- fulness of our sponsor, Brother Struhbar. In his inaugural address, our president, laynard Nofziger, likened the literary to a train with the pres- ident as the engine and the rest of the members as the other cars. He brought out the fact that we must all pull together to have a really good literary. A debate against the King Creek Literary, which was enjoyed by 'everyone except those who debated, was one of the things we did. We also played basketball and volleyball games against the other two literaries. Our socials and programs have helped each of us spiritually as well as socially. We, as the Vesperians of Western, are looking forward to many more good times in the future. Our motto is, 'Be thy real self, speak thy true thought, and strive for that which enableth.' So if you ever come to Western, be sure to visit, or better yet, join, the Vesperlan Literary. Susan Roth H s ' ' ...f-1' 1 1 l .1 155: ,, W V,,g , , , . . AnV.v..,1f I .. , si 3' 7 Sa gg Q' I S ' a 53? A z E 1 -42:0 -1 1. 0 I - F - ' X Ki if . U ' Q, za 'fill' A ,I 1 I jfjjh 2 Q Vx 2 ,iq K K-nv is X 2 V5 ,ax 2 . ? it 'fs 6 fr Q, X 5 ' 1 S' ki' K.. X f 3 P 'I--' 1 V.,,- : '.,, -... K , .,. U. 1. SJ, S 5 6 7. 8 9 12 13 lb 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2h 25 10. 11 I 0 I 0 0 O O O O O O , , his 4 ' ' K ii kia' ki mllkkknleiilgi es ii: if was A , xi. as 11 ,1 e One of the Canadian P M 2 sisters. Stephen studies. A Pals- E ' f 'Holding the build- a 5, ing up, Nof? ji it if Genuine homemade KL 5 bread- y1Xn,y , .-'1V ' of -'no s01....- figi hf f fyn 25 met im' , . in ,....,. , ,I,b5 Bored, Rosie? ,. ff is 'Thani-rs! m Q 'You think so, eh? Weekenders plqfing games. I just don't know about that. In the main hall of the main building, Buddies. Howdy! AndOlO.n Bro. John Gingerich. Milk and milk pro- ducts. Let's get it over with. Now what have you done? Thrilled, Marilyn? Margie, short 'oermer from Idaho. Canadian sextet dil- igently practices. You take the first bite, Shirll Warde ornaments the wall. QQ.: P+. ,. .-5,5 L ' TRACK MEET 1-- PORTS Panthers Eldon at the bat A team Dads vs ns game spectaters AHFOH iISt 5913813 Knit one, purl one.. Big mouth!! Like my new glasses? James Snmcker......a short termer. Happy. Gil? 'Time to do dishes. Where's W sheets? Nof. Playing Ping P0118- Our matron. Annual editor. I don't want nw pic- ture taken! Longfellow. Harold contemplating Thanksgiving dinner. Senior class pres- ident. Caroline drying her tears. Be1lo?. . . .Mom? It'e the boys turn. This Oregon rain! Marv concentrating. Beverly crams. birdieeooo Wrestlingn.. .WNW OOUXUORS MEL'S FEED 6 SEED NUTRI-DINE FEEDS Sweet Home, Oregon OK RUBBER WELDERS Paul Snyder, Woodburn, Oregon URBANE WIDHER, Woodburn, Oregon WOODBURN GARAGE, John Hershberger, Woodburn, Oregon DAN WIDHER, Woodburn, Oregon STAN'S AUTO REPAIR, Woodburn, Oregon MATTSON'S ICE CREAM, Woodburn, Oregon UHISKEY HILL GROCERY, Hubbard, Oregon HUBBARD CLAY WORKS, Hubbard, Oregon KROPF LUIBER CO., lollala, Oregon SHENK'S HATCHERY, Hubbard, Oregon OK RUBBER WELDERS, Albert Snyder, Canby, Oregon VERLE NOFZIGER FEED 6 SEED Lebanon, Oregon NUM X YODER IEAT CO., like Kenagy, Clakamas, Oregon CHARLES KAUFFMAN, Aurora, Oregon ELI KROPF, Hubbard, Oregon OK RUBBER WELDERS, larvin Schrock, Albany, Oregon CARL'S SERVICE STATION Carl Yoder, Sheridan, Oregon RAY IISHLER, lclinnville, Oregon NESLEY SHENK, Willamina, Oregon LLOYD BERKEY, Sheridan, Oregon RIVERSIDE LUMBER CO., Clayton Berkey, Sheridan, Oregon NICE ELECTRIC CO., Howard Nice, Willamina, Oregon VALLEY CLEANERS, Lloyd Nisly, Sheridan, Oregon ROBBERT JANTZI, Shedd, Oregon X S. ,... 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