Student Council

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Ross vill e, Kansas
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Boord of Education
Our thanks go to the Board of Education for their loyalty, devotion and intelligent attention to the
work of our school. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE: Mr. Scott Kelsey, Mr. H. F. Syring, and Mr.
V. D. Jones
Administration
H. D. Richardson, Principal
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Faculty
MR. ROSS CORRELL
MISS DOROTHY MILLER
Ottawa University
Pittsburg State Teachers
Kansas University
Park College
University of Missouri
MRS. MARY ROTER
MR. IRA WILLIAMS
Linderwood C~llege
Drake University
Kansas University
Kansas State College
MRS. THEDA BIXBY
MRS. SARAH BOONE
Emporia Teachers
Kansas University
Kansas State College
Fort Hays State College
MR. ROBERT SIGG
MRS. JUANITA SIMMERS
Kansas State College
Emporia State Teachers
Emporia State Teachers
Kansas State College
Fort Hays State Teachers
Pittsburg State Teachers
College of Emporia
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SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT : Ed Tuller, Wayne Dick, Betty Pendleton, Jane Eldridge, Phyllis Parker. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT:
Keith Cowan, James Vanderblomen, Earl Miller, JoAnn Swenson, Mr. Richardson, Don Miller, Marion Porter, Patty Bixby, Leo
Badura, Fred Coffey.
STAFF
Betty Pendleton
JoAnn Swenson
Fred Coffey.
Keith Cowan
Edgar Tuller
Leo Badura
Phyllis Parker
Don Miller .
Wayne Dick.
James Vanderblomen
Jane Eldridge
Patty Bixby.
Earl Miller .
Charles 'Thompson
Marion Porter.
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager
.Advertising Manager
Assistant Advertising Manager
.Typist
. Sports Editor
• Assistant Sports Editor
• Assistant Sports Editor
Subscription Manager
Subscription Manager
Assistant &ubscription Manager
Assistant Subscription Manager
Photographer
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Seniors
BADURA, LEO DALE
Student Council 1; Class Vice-President 2; Plays 3, 4; F .F .A. VicePresident 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys
Double Quartet 4; Yearbook Staff 4;
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4;
Track 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4.
BIXBY, PATRICIA ANN
Secretary of Class 2; Band 1, 2 , 3 , 4;
Girls Glee 1,2, 3 ,4; Mixed Chorus
1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Y-Teens
1, 2; Kayettes 3, 4; Board of Directors
4; Yearbook Staff 4; Plays 3, 4.
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COFFEY, JOHN FREDERICK
Student Council President 4; F. F. A.
1,2,3,4; Program Chairman'F.F.A.
4; Plays 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4;
Double Quartet 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4;
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Co-Captain 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 4;
Yearbook Staff 4; Kay Club 1, 2;
Homecoming Attendant 4.
COWAN, KEITH FRANCIS
President of Class 1; Student Council
3; Vice-President of Class 4; Kay
Club 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football
1, 2, 3, 4; Tr~ck 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4;
Homecoming Attendant 4; Plays 3,4;
Yearbook Staff 4; Sentinel F. F. A. 3;
Secretary of F. F. A. 4.
Sponsor
PARKER MORTUARY
Topeka, Kansas
DICK, WAYNE GILBERT
Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kay Club 1, 2;
Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Football 1;
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3;
Student Council 2, 4; F. F. A. Treasurer 4; President of Class 3; VicePresident of Student Council 4;
Vice-President of Class 1; Play 3;
Yearbook Staff 4.
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Seniors
MILLER, DONALD DAVID
Treasurer of Class 2, 3; President of
Class 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; VicePresident of F. F. A. 3; President of
F .F .A. 4; Kay Club 1, 2; Glee Club
3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4;
Track 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4; Homecoming King 4; Football Co-Captain 4;
Basketball Co-Captain 4; State
Farmer Degree 4.
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ELDRIDGE, MARY JANE
Y-Teen 1,2; Y-Teen Cabinet 2;
Kayettes 3, 4; Kayettes Vice-President 3; Kayettes Service Chairman
4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club Vice
President 4; Plays 3, 4; Homecoming
Queen 4; Secretary of Class 4; Student Council 3; Yearbook Staff 4;
Glee Club 1,2,3,4.
MILLER, EARL WALLACE
F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Secretary of F.F.A.
3; Reporter ofF. F. A. 4; Basketball
1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4;
Yearbook Staff 4; Play 4.
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PARKER, PHYLLIS MAE
Secretary-Treasurer of Class 1; Secretary of Student Council 4; Secretary of Class 3; Triple Trio 2; Nonet
4; Melody Airs 4; Kayette Cabinet
3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Operetta 2;
Plays 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Pep
Club 3; Cheerleader 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Sweetheart 4; Treasurer of Pep Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4.
Sponsor
GALE and ANN'S CAFE
Rossville, Kansas
PENDLETON, ELIZABETH JOAN
Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Melodie Airs 4;
Nonet 4; Sextette 2, 3; Quartet 1;
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Y-Teens
1, 2; Y -Teens Cabinet 2; Kayettes 3, 4;
Kayette Board of Directors 3; President
of Kayettes 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Secretary of Class 1; Student
Council 2; Treasurer of Class 4; Girls
State 3; Editor of Yearbook 4; Plays
3, 4; Sports Editor 4; Homecoming
Attendant 4.
Seniors
PORTER, MARION ARTHUR
Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Football 2, 4; Play 3, 4; Secretary of Class
2, Yearbook Staff 4.
SWENSON, JO ANN
Student Council 1; Class President 2;
Y-Teens 1,2; Y-TeensCabinet 2;
Kayettes 3, 4; Kayette Board of
Directors 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance
Band 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartet
1; Sextette 2, 3; Melodie-Airs 4;
Nonet 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep
Club President 4; Cheerleader 3;
Plays 3, 4; Managing editor of school
notes 4; Sweetheart Attendant 4.
THOMPSON, CHARLES EDWARD
F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball3; Football 1; Track 1, 2; Vice-President of
Class 3; Yearbook Staff 4.
VANDERBLOMEN, JAMES SYLVESTER
Basketball 2, 4; Football 2; Band 1, 2,
3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4.
TULLER, EDGAR LEONARD
Treasurer of Class 1; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
Sentinel ofF. F .A. 4; Kay Club 1, 2;
Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Baseball Manager 3; Plays 3, 4; Yearbook
Staff 4; Magazine Sales Captain 4.
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We the 1956 Seniors of Rossville Rural High, being about to
leave these halls and say "Goodbye," with plenipotentiary
minds and, luckily, hearts still beating, do hereby make,
declare, and publish this, our last will and Testament.
To dear old Rossville High, we will the dandelion seeds that
we have blown about throughout the years.
To the Principal and Faculty, we will the peacefulness of our
absence, not only in the halls, but by the outer office also.
To the Students in future plays, we will one of our most prized
possessions, the red divan and chair which we bought.
To our parents, we will the wonderful and thankful knowledge
that they won't have to try to endure four years of our high
school life again.
I, Keith, the most mischievous, do hereby will my flat-top to
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Mr. Sigg, in hopes that he takes good care of it.
I, Leo, the broadest, do hereby will my perfect attendance to
James Welch.
I, JoAnn, the biggest? teaser, do hereby will the few extra
minutes in the morning between my arrival at school and the
ring of the bell of Lynda Wilt.
I, Earl, the sliest, do hereby will my tall, slender build to
Henry Badura.
I, Don, the meanest, do hereby will my nose to Mr. Paul
Maus, in hopes that it may help him with his skunk hunting.
I, Betty, the hungriest, do hereby will my ''booming'' voice to
Betty Bixby, so that she can take my place of yelling at our
games.
I, James, the calmest, do hereby will my dandelion digging
duty to anyone whom Mr. Richardson catches roaming around
in the halls.
I, Wayne, the speediest, do hereby will my "cattin 1 around" to
Leroy Carrol.
I, Phyllis, the busiest office girl, do hereby will my typewriter to anyone else with long fingernails.
I, Fred, the smo-o-othest, do hereby will my ability of not going steady to Sam Zickefoose.
I, Marion, the crazyiest, do hereby will the hair on my chest
to LeRoy Dick.
I, Janie, the fibber, do hereby will h-m-m-m, I just will leave.
I, Edgar, the wittiest, do hereby will my ability to stay out of
seventh hour study hall to Larry Parr, in hopes that it will
help him get out of there.
I, Patty, the quietest, do hereby will my freckles to Jane Rogers
and Betty Tholl, because I have enough for two people.
I, Charley, the most absent, do bereby will a dump truck to
Dobie, so he can use it around Hallowe'en time.
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Juniors
Larry Hudson
Ray Ko v ar
Loren Lynde
Laiten Marney
Janice McClelland
Neil McRoberts
Jean Nadeau
Larry Parr
Karen Pressgrove
Lucille Reser
Arlyn Sage
Joe Stockman
Betty Tholl
Pauline Timmons
James Welch
Lynda Wilt
Larry Zeller
Sam Zickefoose
Sponsor
BERRY IRRIGATION
Rossville, Kansas
Phone 381
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Sophomores
Judy Atchison
Henry Badura
Betty Bixby
Phyllis Coffey
Lois Coleman
Mary Dolezilek
Laird French
Dianne Gideon
Linda Hurley
James Lacock
Edward Lloyd
Kenneth Marney
Paul Maus
Linda McCoy
Leonard Mesmer
Ellen Miller
Kenneth Olson
Darrel Rezac
Linda Rezac
Jane Rogers
Kenneth Smith
David Stadler
Donald Timmons
Max Viergever
Frank Wood
Sponsor
HESSE LUMBER CO.
Rossville, Kansas
Phone 100
Freshmen
Bobby Atchison
Ruth Boyer
Leroy Carrell
Patty Coffey
Leroy Dick
Richard Jackson
Connie Johnson
Douglas Martinek
Betty Setzer
Vince Martinek
Geraldine Masters
Neil McKenzie
Betty McMaster
Marilene Pendleton
Gerald Perry
Raymond Rafferty
Sharon Rosencutter
Frank Ruff
Virginia Shannon
Helen Stadler
Don Stockman
Linda Ungeheuer
Clifford Van Vleck
Sue Viergever
Roger Zeller
Sponsor
RAWLINGS PINT SIZE SUPER MARKET
Rossville, Kansas
Sponsor
SILVER LAKE STATE BANK
Silver Lake, Kansas
Student Council
SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Richardson, Phyllis Parker, Jane Rogers, Helen Stadler, Karen Pressgrove, Ray
STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Coffey, Darrel Rezac, Bobby Atchison, Wayne Dick.
Kava~· .
The school year was started with a bang by the spirited campaign for Student
Council President between Fred Coffey, Jane Eldridge and David Stadler. Fred
was elected to head the eight member council. Some of their projects have been:
concessions at basketball games;. all school dances; Christmas tree; gift exchange;
keeping the school grounds clean; sponsoring the painting of the stage steps, sponsoring the student pictures, and publishing a Student Handbook.
OFFICERS
President
Vice -President
Secretary
Treasurer
. Fred Coffey
• Wayne Dick
Phyllis Parker
. Jane Rogers
Sponsor
SHAWNEE FEDERAL SAVING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
Topeka, Kansas
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Boys' and
Girls' State
Boys 1 State was held from June 5 to 12
and Girls 1 State from June 12 to 19. Leo
Badura and Betty Pendleton were representatives for the year of 1955. Governmental
lectures; opportunity to run for state, county
and city offices; and voting for these officers
were all part of the week 1 s activities. Pins
and certificates of attendence were given at
the end of the week 1 s session. Jean Nadeau
and Larry Hudson will represent Rossville
High at Girls and Boys State for 1956.
Betty
Leo
Student Council
Election
The Student Council election started the
school year with a bang. The American
Government, American History and the
Sophomore Classes had candidates. There
were three parties this year. The Nationalist
party backed by the American Government
Class; the Progressive party was sponsored
by the American History Class; and the
Topper party was from the Sophomore Cla9s.
Janie Eldridge was the Nationalist party 1 s
candidate; Fred Coffey was from the Progressive party; and David Stadler was backed
by the Topper party. After a close race,
the Progressive party came out on top,
with Fred Coffey the Student Council president for the year of 1955-56.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Coffey, Janie Eldridge, and David
Stadler.
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CHEERLEADERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Tholl, Betty Pendleton, Phyllis
Parker, Jean Nadeau .
The Cheerleader's pep and enthusiasm helped boost the morale of the
team and spark them to many a victory.- The Cheerleader's costumes
consisted of black pullover award sweaters over a white sports blouse,
full black circuiar skirts lined in a bright red. To set the outfits off they
wore bright red "R" letters and white buck shoes.
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Homecoming
The 1955 Homecoming was held November 2, 1955, and the highlight of the evening ·was the crowning of Jane Eldridge, Queen, and
Don Miller, King. The Queens attendants were Phyllis Parker and
Betty Pendleton; the Kings attendants were Fred Coffey and Keith
Cowan. At the half of the Rossville -Alma Football game the Queen
and attendants rode around the field in a 1956 convertible. The
Crowning ceremonies took place after the Football game in the gymnasium. Wayne Dick, Vice -President of Student Council, crowned
the Queen; Jo Ann Swenson, President of Pep Club, crowned the
King. A dance following the cererr.onies was enjoyed by all.
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Darrel Rezac, Max Viergever, Neil McRoberts, Fred Coffey, Don Miller, Marion Porter, Leo Badura,
Keith Cowan, Henry Badura. SECOND ROW: Wayne Dick, David Stadler, Larry Hudson, Kenny Marney, Don Timmons, Sam
Zickefoose, Ray Kovar, Douglas Martinek, Arylan Sage. THIRD ROW: Loren Lynde, Frank Woods, Clifford VanVleck, Frank Ruff, Joe
Stockman, Don Stockman, Jerry Perry, Leonard Mesmer, Bobby Atchinson, Coach Correll. FOURTH ROW: Laiten Marney, Raymond
Rafferty, LeRoy Carrell, Eddie Lloyd, LeRoy Dick, Vince Martinek, James Lacock, Neil McKenzie, Richard Jackson.
Football
Rossville
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Rossville 19
Rossville 20
Rossville 14
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Rossville
Rossville
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Rossville
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Rossville 15
CO -CAPTAINS
Don Miller and Fred Coffey
Sponsor
THE SPORTMAN'S STORE
Topeka, Kansas
Carbondale
Oskaloosa
Silver Lake
Alma
Alta Vista
Eskridge
St. Marys
Overbrook
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The 1955 Football Team placed sixth in
the League with a two win, one tie and five
losses for the season. The BULLDOGS were
more outstanding than the record shows, always fighting until the game ended. Our boys
showed good sportsmanship, good training
and lots of fighting spirit which won more
games than had been won in previous years.
Tliis year was the first time the BULLDOGS
have beaten Silver Lake since 1951. The
injuries at the mid-way point of the season
held the BULLDOGS back at the season ended.
The BULLDOGS are looking forward to an
even more successful and exciting season
next year.
Sponsor
J. THOMAS LUMBER CO.
Silver Lake, Kansas
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Sponsor
HOME APPLIANCE CO,
G. E. and Maytag
St. Marys, Kansas
Sponsor
GREEN MUSIC STORE
Topeka, Kansas
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Laiten Marney, Fred Coffey, Sam
Zickefoose, David Stadler, Larry Hudson, Ray Kovar, Kenny Marney
Coach Correll. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Darrel Rezac, Marion
Porter, Don Miller, Don Timmons, Don Stockman, Wayne Dick,
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"A" TEAM SCORES
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The "A" Team
won fifteen and
lost only four game this
season. The team placed first in
the County League, third in the County
Tournament, and second in the District tournament. The BULLDOGS went on to the RegionCl.l
Tournament but lost to Wathena the first night.
After winning just one game last year, the
school feels this is a great improvement. The
boys worked hard to show the kind of team Rossville really could have. This year's "A" team
consists of four Seniors, three Juniors, two
Sophomores and one Freshman. Continuing
with the good sportsmanship and the desire to
win our boys showed this year, we are looking forward to an even more successful season next year. Both the Coach and Team are
to be congratulated on the fine job they have
done this year.
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Hoyt
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Auburn
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Berryton
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Dover
58
Silver Lake
St. Marys
59
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St. George
50
Auburn
63
St. Marys
73
Dover
68
Berryton
55
Silver Lake
63
Delia
76
St. George
COUNTY TOURNEY
Rossville
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Silver Lake
Rossville
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Lecompton
DISTRICT TOURNEY
Rossville
88
Silver Lake
58
Rossville
Valley Falls
REGIONAL TOURNEY
Rossville
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Wathena
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Sponsor
NATIONAL BANK OF TOPEKA
Topeka, Kansas
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Laiten Marney, Wayne Dick, Don Miller, Don Timmons, Don Stockman, Marion Porter, Coach Correll.
SECOND ROW: Darrel Rezac, Douglas Martinek, James Vanderblomen, Henry Badura, Max Viergever. THIRD ROW: Keith Cowan, Aryln
Sage, Joe Stockman ,/ Kenneth Smith.
BASKETBALL "B" TEAM
The "B" Team also had a very successful season by winning 12 games and losing only 4
games. The team placed first in the County League and second in the County Tournament.
The "B" Team was composed of five seniors, six juniors, six sophomores, and eleven
freshman.
Although there were five seniors on the Team, many of the under classman played much
of the time. Lots of experience was gained this way and will help the future "A" Team. The
"B" Team showed the fight, hustle, and the good sportmanship of a winning team.
"B" TEAM SCORES
Sponsor
FARMERS UNION
HARDWARE & IMP.
John Deer Sales
and Service
St. Marys, Kansa::.
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
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Hoyt
Auburn
Berryton
Dover
Silver Lake
St. Mary's
St. George
Auburn
St. Marys
Dover
Berryton
Silver Lake
Delia
Dover
Silver Lake
St. George
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Sponsor
FRANKLIN'S ANTIQUES
Silver Lake, Kansas
Baseball
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Hudson, Fred Coffey, Keith Cowan, Kenny Marney, Loren Lynde, Doug Martinek, Henry Badura,
Leo Badura, Max Viergever, Paul Maus. SECOND ROW: Laiten Marney, Coach Correll, Leroy Dick, Larry Zeller, Don Miller, David
Stadler, Sam Zickefoose, Jerry Perry, Ray Kovar, Kenneth Smith, Neil McKenzie. THIRD ROW: Clifford Van Vleck, Frank Wood,
Earl Miller, Don Timmons, Joe Stockman, Arlyn Sage, Frank Ruff, and Roger Zeller.
The Baseball Team enjoyed a commendable season, this being only the second year of
baseball at R. H. S. The Bulldogs tied for first in the Shawnee County Baseball League.
The nucleus of the team will be out on the diamond next year, three seniors, from the
first nine are graduating, Don Miller, CF, Keith Cowan, SS, Fred Coffey, RF. The team
will also lose a second string catcher, Leo Badura and an outfielder, Earl Miller.
SCHEDULE
Rossville
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Dover
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Rossville
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Silver: Lake
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Rossville
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Berryton
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Auburn
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Rossville
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Rossville
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St. George
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Rossville
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Lecompton
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Rossville
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St. George
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Congratulations to Coach Correll on doing such a fine job in all three sports, in his second
year here as the Rossville High School coach.
Girls' Physical Education
Boys' Physical Education
Sponsor
WEHNER 1 S I. G. A.
Rossville, Delia, St. Marys, Kansas
Sponsor
WALLACE MOTOR CO.
St. Marys, Kansas
Donee Bond
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LEFT TO RIGHT : Piano, JoAnn Swenson, Vocalist, Lynda Wilt, Drums, Sue Viergever. FRONT ROW: )I. lto Saxaphone, Neil
McKenzie, Douglas Martinek, Ginger Shannon, Roger Zeller, Clarinet, Dianne Gideon, Tenor Saxaphone, Janice McClelland,
Baritone Saxaphone, Frank Ruff. BACK ROW: Baritone, Betty Penleton, Trombones, Pauline Timmons, Don Miller, Arlyn Sage,
Cornets, Linda Rezac, Jane Rogers, Phyllis Coffey.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Jo Ann Swenson, Phyllis Parker, Janice
McClelland, Pauline Timmons, Lynda Wilt, Linda Rezac,
Linda Hurley, Betty Pendleton, Linda Ungeheuer, and
Jane Rogers, accompanist.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Coffey, Arlyn Sage, Loren Lynde,
Badura, Don Miller, Kenny Marney, Larry Hudson, Sam
Zickefoose.
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FRONT ROW: Mrs. Boone, Sponsor. SECOND ROW, LEFT
TO RIGHT: Phyllis Parker, Treasurer; JoAnn Swenson,
President. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jane Eldridge,
Vice-President; Janice McClelland, Secretary.
LEFT, BOTTOM TO TOP: Betty Tholl, Betty Pendleton, Judy Atchison, Dianne Gideon, Patty Bixby, Linda McCoy, Jane
Rogers, Sue Viergever, Lynda Wilt, Ruth Boyer, Karen Pressgrove. ACROSS, BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lois Coleman,
Connie Johnson, Patty Coffey, Marilene Pendleton, Betty McMasters, Ellen Miller, Ginger Shannon, Geraldine Master. TOP
ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Phyllis Coffey, Jane Eldridge, Mrs. Boone, Linda Rezac, Janice McClelland, Pauline Timmons.
RIGHT, BOTTOM TO TOP: Jean Nadeau, Phyllis Parker, JoAnn Swenson, Betty Bixby, Lucille Reser, Linda Hurley, Linda
Hurley, Linda Ungeheuer, Mary Kay Dolezilek, and Helen Stadler.
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BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ellen Miller, Jane Eldridge, Betty Tholl, Jean Nadeau, Betty Pendleton, Jo Ann Swenson, Phyllis
Parker, Linda Rezac, Jane Rogers. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Bixby, Karen Pressgrove, Pauline Timmons, Betty Bixby, Mary Kay Dolezilek,
Linda Hurley, Linda McCoy, Patty Bixby. THIRD ROW: Dianne Gideon, Phyllis Coffey, Lynda Wilt, Lucille Reser, Helen Stadler,
Ginger Shannon, Sue Viergever, Janice McClelland, Lois Coleman. FOURTH ROW: Linda Ungeheuer, Ge-r aldine Master, Marilene
Pendleton, Betty McMasters, Connie Johnson, Ruth Boyer, Judy Atchison, Patty Coffey.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patty Bixby, Parlimentarian;
Karen Pressgrove, Point System; Jane Rogers, Publicity; Phyllis Parker,
Social; Linda Rezac, Song Leader; Jean Nadeau, Secretary-Treasurer;
Betty Pendleton, President; Pauline Timmons, Worship; Betty Tholl,
Vice-President; Jane Eldridge, Service; Jo Ann Swenson, Program; Mrs.
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Bixby, Sponsor; Ellen Miller, Pianist.
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LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Don Miller, Keith Cowan, Leo Badura, Wayne Dick, Earl Miller, Edgar Tuller, Fred Coffey, Mr.
Williams. SECOND ROW: Leroy Carrell, Leroy Dick, Frank Wood, Max Viergever, James Lacock, Vince Martinek, Don Stockman,
Paul Maus. THIRD ROW: Roger Zeller, Henry Badura, Darrel Rezac, Laird French, Jerry Perry, Don Timmons, Clifford Van Vleck,
Bobby Atchison, Frank Ruff, Larry Zeller. FOURTH ROW: James Vanderblomen, Leonard Mesmer, Douglas Martinek, Joe Stockman,
Sammy Zickefoose, David Stadler, James Welch, Larry Parr, Charles Thompson, Kenny Marney.
F.F.A. EDUCATIONAL BOOTH
A booth featuring irrigation,
which is rapidly gaining popularity
in our community, shows three
ways of irrigation, flooding of rowcrops, pre-irrigation in blank listed
rows, and flooding hay and pasture
crops.
We are justly proud of our
booth as it placed second.
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THE FARM MECHANICS DISPLAY
The F. F. A. entered shop projects in the Topeka Free Fair Farm
Mechanics Display. These projects
were, a four wheel trailer bed by
Wayne Dick, a gate of pipe and
welded wire by Keith Cowan, a fan
stand by Leo Badura, a two wheel
ensilage trailer by Laird French,
and a post hole auger by Joe
Stockman. This display placed tenth
in a group of eighteen.
Sponsor
IRA PRICE CAFE
Highway 24
Topeka, Kansas
OFFICERS, FIRST ROW: Keith Cowan, Secretary; Wayne Dick, Treasurer;
Mr. Williams, Advisor. SECOND ROW: Leo Badura, Vice-President; Earl
Miller, Reporter; Edgar Tuller, Sentinel. THIRD ROW: Don Miller,
President.
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BAND MEMBERSHIP: Clarinets: Betty Bixby, Paul Maus, Leroy Carrell, Karen Pressgrove, Patty tnxoy, Jerne Master>,
Dianne Gideon, JoAnn Swenson, and Linda Ungeheuer. Director-1st Semester: Mrs. Boone. Percussion: Sue Viergever,
Jean Nadeau, Helen Stadler, and Lucille Reser. Cornets and Trumpets: Leonard Mesmer, Loren Lynde, Kenny Marney,
Lynda Wilt, Phyllis Coffey, Linda Rezac, and Jane Rogers. Alto: Betty Tholl, Linda Hurley, and Eddie Loyd.
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The R. H. S. band, under the direction of Mrs. Boone the 1st semester and
Mrs, Roter the 2nd semester has now grown to 39 members. Showy new band
uniforms have added new interest and enthusiasm. The band has appeared on
T.V., at Washburn University's Homecoming Parade, at the Thanksgiving
Program, at Rossville-Silver Lake Music Festival, and at the District Music
Festival. By playing and marching at the football games and by playing at the
basketball games, the band served as a pep band.
A combo and a brass ensemble also performed.
Sponsor
OHSE MEAT PRODUCTS CO.
204 Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
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Sponsor
PEOPLE'S STATE BANK
Rossville, Kansas
BAND MEMBERSHIP (continued): Flutes: Mary Kay Dolezilek, Lois Coleman. Saxophones; Douglas Martinek, Roger Zeller,
Ginger Shannon, Neil McKenzie, Frank Ruff, Janice McClelland, Bass Horns: Raymond Rafferty, Sam Zickefoose. Baritones:
James Vanderblomen, Betty Pendleton. Trombones: Pauline Timmones, Don Miller, Arlyn Sage. Twirlers: Linda McCoy,
Ellen Miller. Drum Major: Patty Coffey.
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The Girls Glee Club has given performances at the Thanksgiving program,
Rossville-Silver Lake Music Festival, the District Music Festival Spring Concert,
and Baccalaureate Services.
The Nonet has performed at the same school programs as the Mixed Chorus
plus singing at W. S.C. S., Music and Litary Clubs, World Day of Prayer, Sadie
Hawkins Party, Sweetheart Ball, Mother-Daughter Banquet, and Commencement.
The Double Quartet was organized in the last semester and sang at the Senior
Play.
A Quartet, composed of Larry Hudson, Sam Zickerfoose, Loren Lynde, and
Arlyn Sage, sang at the Junior -Senior Prom and the Spring Concert.
Sponsor
HURLEY FUNERAL HOME
Phone 511
Rossv.i lle, Kansas
Mixed Chorus
FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT : JoAnn Swenson, Judy Atchison, Geraldine Masters, Betty McMa sters, Connie Johnson, Sue
Viergever, Linda Ungeheuer, Ruth Boyer, Phyllis Parker, Linda McCoy, Linda Hurley, Patty Coffey, Lucille Reser, Dianne
Gideon, Ellen Miller, Marilene Pendleton, Patty Bixby, Betty Bixby. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Rater, Betty Tholl, Jane Rogers,
Phyllis Coffey, Ginger Shannon, Sharon Rosencutter, Helen Stadler, Lynda Wilt, Linda Rezac, Janice McClelland, Betty
Pendleton, Karen Pressgrove, Pauline Timmons, Jane Eldridge, Jean Nadeau, Lois Coleman, Mary Kay Dolezilek. THIRD
ROW : Leroy Carrell, Henry Badura, Loren Lynde, Frank Wood, Leonard Mesmer, Sam Zickefoose, Wayne Dick, Fred
Coffey, Frank Ruff, Bobby Atchison, Kenny Marney, Paul Maus. FOURTH ROW: Neil McKenzie, Raymond Rafferty, Joe
Stockman, Max Viergever, Larry Hudson, Don Timmons, David Stadler, Jerry Perry, Don Miller, Arlyn Sage, Leo Badura,
Roger Zeller, Eddie Lloyd.
The Mixed Chorus has performed at the Thanksgiving Program, the RossvilleSilver Lake Music Festival, the District Music Festival and at the Spring Concert.
The officers for Mixed Chorus include: President; Wayne Dick, Secretary; JoAnn
Swenson, Treasurer; Phyllis Parker. The official uniforms for the group consisted
of; white blouses, white shirts, black skirts, black trousers, and black shoes.
Sponsor
BRENNAN FUNERAL HOME
Topeka, Kansas
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Sponsor
BAR-F WESTERN STORE
Kansas Avenue and Highway 24
Topeka, Kansas
ABOVE: Horne Economics II, Mrs. Bixby
BELOW: Vocational Agriculture, Mr. Williams
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Sponsor
ELMER LYNDE
Soil Contractor
Rossville, Kansas
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Sponsor
MILLER DEPT. STORE
St. Marys Kansas
ABOVE: American Government, Mr. Richardson
BELOW: Algebra, Miss Miller
Sponsor
CHRISTOPHER STUDIO
Topeka, Kansas
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EMAHIZER 1 S
Kansas Most Complete Furniture
Store for 76 years
Topeka, Kansas
AjjUV 1<..;; jjlOlogy,
Mrs. jjlXby
BELOW: Physics, Miss Miller
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Sponsor
GIBBS CLOTHING STORE
Topeka, Kansas
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Sponsor
LARSON STANDARD SERVICE
Ross ville, Kansas
ABOVE: Bookkeeping, Mrs. Simmers
BELOW: English II, Mr. Sigg
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ABOVE: Drivers Education, Mr. Correll
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BELOW: Vocational Agriculture, Shop,
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~~That
Brewster Boy''
SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Tholl, Pauline Timmons, Lynda Wilt, Jean Nadeau, Sam Zickefoose , Loren Lynde, Janice
McClelland, and Larry Hudson. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lucille Reser, Laiten Marney, Arlyn Sage, Larry Zeller, Joe
Stockman, Ray Kovar, and Karen Pressgrove.
Junior Pl .oy
"THAT BREWSTER BOY"
Joey Brewster.
Pee Wee.
Mother Brewster
Dad Brewster .
Nancy Brewster
Phillip Hayworth
. Larry Hudson
Loren Lynde
Karen Pressgrove
. Ray Kovar
Jean Nadeau
Sam Zickerfoose
Minerva Mitchell
Bonnie Bates
Swifty.
Elsa Bates
Grandma.
Officer
Girl
Sponsor
WALL-DIFFENDERFER MORTUARY
Topeka, Kansas
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Janice McClelland
. Betty Tholl
. Arlyn Sage
. Lucille Reser
Pauline Timmons
Laiten Marney •
. Lynda Wilt
Football Fever''
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SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: JoAnn Swenson, Keith Cowan, Dianne Gideon, Phyllis Parker, Fred Coffey, Betty Pendleton. STANDING,
LEFT TO RIGHT :_,.Leo Badura, Wayne Dick, Don Miller, Edgar Tuller, Earl Miller, Jane Eldridge, Patty Bixby, Mrs. Simmers.
Senior Ploy
"FOOTBALL FEVER"
Nancy.
Peggy.
Bill
Jody .
Marge
Sally .
Jack .
"Prof" Addison
Ted
Bob
"Beep" Billings ley
Miss Mason.
Randy Hicks.
Phyllis Parker
JoAnn Swenson
. Donald Miller
. Dianne Gideon
Betty Pendleton
. Jane Eldridge
Earl Miller
.Leo Badura
Fred Coffey
Edgar Tuller
Keith Cowan
Patty Bixby
Marion Porter
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Mother- Daughter Banquet
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Speech By Miss Betty Holmes
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"THE LONGEST WALK"
BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Rossville Rural High School, Sunday, May 20, 1956, 8:00p.m.,
Rossville High School Auditorium
Processional
"March Pontificale"
Jane Rogers
Invocation
(Gounod)
. Ben Duerfeldt
Minister Christian Church
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"My God and I"
Girls 1 Glee Club
Sermon .
Reverend C. W. Punter
Minister Presbyterian Church
"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You".
Arlyn Sage
Accompanist: Jo Ann Swenson
Benediction.
Recessional
March from "Aida"
Jane Rogers
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(Meredith Wilson)
• Ben Duerfeldt
• (Verdi)
Commencement
CLASS MEMBERSHIP -FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Fred Coffey, Patty Bixby, Phyllis Parker, Betty Pendleton,
Jane Eldridge, JoAnn Swenson, Ke ith Cowan. BACK ROW: Charles Thompson, Wayne Dick, James Vanderblomen,
Earl Miller, Edgar Tuller, Don Miller, Marion Porter, Leo Badura.
GRADUATION EXERCISES
Rossville Rural High School, Tuesday, May 22, 1956, 8:00p.m.
Rossville High School Auditorium
Processional
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"Pomp and Circumstance" .
Jane Rogers
Invocation . . .
. Reverend A. J. Adams, S. J.
"Pavan and Galliard"
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(Haussman)
Brass Sextette: Jane Rogers, Linda Rezac, Betty Tholl,
Betty Pendleton, Arlyn Sage, Sam Zickefoose.
Salutatory .
• Betty Pendleton
Valedictory. • . . •
Jo Ann Swenson
"Dear High School Days" • . . • . • • • • • • . . • (A. Penn)
Nonet: Linda Ungeheur, Betty Pendleton, Linda Hurley,
Linda Rezac, Pauline Timmons, Lynda Wilt,
JoAnn Swenson, Phyllis Parker, Janie McClelland.
Address: "I Bet My Life" . . . • . • • • •
Roger L. Frederickson
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ottawa, Kansas
"Malaquena"
(Luceon)
Piano Duo: Jo Ann Swenson, Jane Rogers
Presentation of Class . .
. H. D. Richardson, Principal
Presentation of Diplomas • • • . • • • • •
.Mr. Scott Kelsey
Director, Board of Education
Benediction
• . . • • • • • Reverend A. J. Adams, S. J.
Recessional.
"Pomp and Circumstance" •
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Jane Rogers
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LEFT TO RIGHT: Darrel Rezac, Pauline Timmons, Patty Bixby, Mrs.
Rafferty, Lucille Reser, Larry Hudson.
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Mr. Strimple and Mr. Richardson.
BUS DRIVERS
LEFT TO RIGHT:
Frank Dolezilek, Guy (Dobie) Strimple, Bill
Hesse, and Clyde Strimple.
ROSSVILLE FARM STORE
ZELLER'S ROYAL TURKEY
INC.
FARM
Rossville, Kansas
Rossville, Kansas
Phone 20
Phone 51
ROSSVILLE IMPLEMENT
COMPANY
Rossville, Kansas
Phone 610
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THE ROSSVILLE REPORTER
SHAWNEE TELEPHONE
Covering the School
COMPANY
news under
Rossville-Silver Lake-Delia
"The Bulldog Hi - Lites"
Ross ville, Kansas
Phone 220
Rossville, Kansas
THESE PATRONS
HAVE MADE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE
Al's Barber Shop
Rossville, Kansas
Longs Jewelry and Gifts
St. Marys, Kansas
Blue Ribbon Cleaners
St. Marys, Kansas
Landis Bakery
St. Marys, Kansas
Bahner Garage
Rossville, Kansas
Nehi 7up Bottling Co.
Topeka, Kansas
Coleman's Garage
Ross ville, Kansas
Pop's Place
Ross ville, Kansas
Dain's Kiro Store Service
Topeka, Kansas
Emery Shimer Feeds & Seeds
1012 N. Kansas
Topeka, Knasas
Farm Bureau Insurance Service
Rossville, Kansas
Forbes Feed & Seed House
115 West Laurent St.
No. Topeka, Kansas
Frank Ward's I. G. A. Store
Silver Lake, Knasas
Hamilton Motors Company
St. Marys, Kansas
Lowe Hatchery
Topeka, Kansas
Mobiloil Products
Jack Wilt, Rossville, Kansas
Kansas Farm Machinery Co,
Topeka, Kansas
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Rossville Variety Store
Ross ville, Kansas
Rossville Battery Service
Ross ville, Kansas
Stiles Land Co. /
Rossville, Kansas
Steven's Texaco Service Station
Rossville, Kansas
Sherman's Feed and Seed
Topeka, Kansas
St. Marys Motors, Inc,
St. Marys, Kansas
Singer Sewing
Topeka, Kansas
Jim's Pharmacy
St. Marys, Kansas
Rossville Cleaners
Rossville, Kansas
Roach Hardware
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka Coca-Cola Co.
Topeka, Kansas
Trinkle-Miller Garage
Silver Lake, Kansas
VanVleck Oil Company
Rossville, Kansas
Furniture-Frigdaire Appliance
W. F. Youngkamp, St. Marys, Kansas.