Joa,.J o/ E:ducafion

1955
Edited by the
SENIOR CLASS
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Our thanks go to the Board of Education for their tireless effort
to make our school the best. Members of the board are Mr. Scott
Kelsey, Mr. H. F. Syring, and Mr. V.D. Jones.
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H. D. Richardson, Principal.
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MRS. THEDA BIXBY
Emporia Teachers
Home Economics
MR. ROSS CORRELL
Ottawa University
Physical Education
MR. MIL TON LEIKER
Fort Hays/ State College
Mathematics
MISS MARY K. MOORE
College of Emporia
Music Education
MR. ROBERT SIGG
Kansas State
English
MRS. JUANITA SIMMERS
Emporia State
Commerce
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MR. IRA WILLIAMS
Kansas State
Agriculture Education
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Class colors: Green and White
Class flower: White Carnation
Class motto: 'where there's a
Will there's a
Way.
CLASS OFFICERS
President
Roy D. Davis
Vice President
. Gerald Lister
Secretary, Treasurer
.Mary Tholl
Student Council
Jeanette Nadeau
Louis Adkins
ADI<INS, JAMES LOUIS
F. F. A. President 4; Student Council 4; Class Play
3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletics 1.
BUSH, RAYMOND DALE
Jr. Play 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Athletics 1; Kay Club 3,
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DAVIS, ROY DAVID
Athletics 1,2,3,4; Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play 4; F. F. A.
1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Kay Club 1, 2, 3; Class President 4; Quartette 3.
GENTRY, BARBARA ANN
Student Council 3; Secretary Class 1, 2; Treasurer
Pep Club 2, 3, Secretary Pep Club 4; Cheerleader
3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kayettes 4; "'\;-Teens 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant
4; Sextette 3, 4; Play 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Vice
President Student Council 3.
JONES, BARBARA ANN
Y -Teens 1, 2, 3, Y -Teens Cabinet 2; Kayettes 4;
Board Directors 4; Pep Club President 4; Band 1, 2,
3, 4, Band President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Editor 4; Cheerleader 4; Vice President Class
1, 2, 3; Girls' State 3; Sextette 3, 4; Plays 3, 4;
Quartette 2.
LISTER, GERALD LEE
Student Council President 4; Senior Vice President
4; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2; Kay
C}ub 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4;
Quartette 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Yearbook
Staff 4.
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MAUS, ARDETH RAMONA
Y -Teen Cabinet 2, 3; Kayettes Secretary-Treasurer
4; Play 3, 4; Y -Teen 1, 2, 3; Kayettes 4; Glee Club
1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 4; Good Citizen Award 4; Sextette
3, 4; Quartette 2; Pep Club 2, 4; Yearbook Staff 4.
McKENZIE, CLYDE OSCAR
Boys' State 3; F. F. A. Reporter 4, F. F. A. Secretary
3, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Kay Club 1,
2, 3; Plays 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,
4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Football Co-Captain
4; Quartette 3; Assistant Editor 4; Program Chairman Kay Club 3.
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NADEAU, JEANETTE ELAINE
Y -Teens 1, 2, 3; Kayettes 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee
Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Class 2, Secretary of
Class 3; President Kayettes 4; s'tudent Council Secretary 4; Sales on Yearbook Staff 4; Junior Play 3,
Senior Play 4; Student Council 4: Pep Club Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Queen 4.
PARR, THANE CLYNE
F. F. A. Reporter 3; Play 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Athletics
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RAFFERTY, RICHARD WUIS
Student Council 2; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 3, 4;
F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Kay Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,
4; Band 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Basketball Captain
3, 4; Homecoming King 4.
REES, ROY EDWARD
Student Council 3; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Play 3.
THOLL, MARY LIDDlE
Student Council 2; President Junior Class 3, Secretary-Treasurer Class 4; Y -Teens 1; 2, 3, Y -Teen
Cabinet 2, 3; Kayettes Board of Director 4; President
Glee Club 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Plays
3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kayettes 4;
Homecoming Attendant 4.
ZELLER, LYLE DEAN
President Class 1; F. F. A. 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4;
Plays 3, 4; Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4.
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As I stepped from my flying saucer onto the planet "Earth"., what
should meet my wondering eye but Doctor "Jerry Lister" rushing to a
near-by hospital on an emergency call. Dr. Lister is one of the best
kno'wn doctors in this year 2, 000.
While trying to locate a parking place for my saucer, I came across
a parking lot called "Out Our Way" where I found Roy D. Davis, Park
Commissioner.
As I walked away from my space ship, I was in for the shock of my
life. There was Raymond Bush, State School Superintendent. Along with
Superintendent Bush was his left-hand helper, truant officer Louis
Adkins. These two gentlemen have made good at their job because of
their deep feeling about school.
As I walked on down the street, I met "two-tone" Thane Parr who is
now running a beauty shop. Mr. Parr's shop is very successful due to
his way with women. His first assistant is "Blondie" Mary Tholl, who
brings in a lot of customers from neighboring towns.
As I continued on down the street, I came upon Barbara Gentry who
is now a Veterinarian's Assistant. Dr. Gentry's latest project is trying
to take the bob out of bob-o-links.
As I stepped off the curb, what should zoom past me but the number
one stock car racer of the earth, "Lyle Zeller". Lyle was driving his
l, 000 horse power Ford named "Juanita."
I continued down the street and met Clyde McKenzie who is well
known for building bridges.
At the news stand I saw -a-picture of Roy Rees who is now President
of the United States. President Rees is well known for the new "Threeday-work-week."
I decided to visit my old alma mater. Who do you suppose I saw, but
Professor Ardeth Maus teaching a class on "What makes men tick."
As I walked on down the hall, I saw Richard Rafferty installing a
telephone. He is now full owner of the local telephone company.
1 walked from the school down the street. Who do you suppose I saw,
but Society Leader, Jeanette Nadeau, Miss Nadeau is now president of
the Lonely Hearts Club.
A,s I went back to my saucer. I found I had received a ticket for
overparking. So I went to Lawyer Barbara Jones who is known for
fixing tickets.
So ended my first trip to earth.
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To whom it may concern:
We, the Senior Class of 1955 of Rossville Rural High School, County
of Shawnee, State of Kansas, United States of America, Western Hemisphere, of the known world, being of unsound mind, weak heart, and
on the ver'g e of departing for realms unknown do make, publish, and
declare this our last will and testament:
Article l:
To the Juniors, we do hereby will our acting ability.
Article 2:
To the Sophomores, we do hereby will our ability to have a
quiet English Class.
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Article 3:
To the Freshman, we do hereby will our ability, to be on
time to class.
Article 4:
To the Principal and faculty, we do hereby will a slow and
quiet lunch line.
Article 5:
To our parents, we do hereby will a bottle of Hadacol .for
the pep and energy we have taken from them the past four
years,
I, dare-devil Adkins, do hereby will my perfect attendance at school to
Charles Thompson.
I, Bashful Bush, do hereby will my height to Paul Maus.
I, Tex Davis, do hereby will my cow-boy shirts to Mr. Richardson.
I, Sparkles Gentry, do hereby will my ability to go steady to Betty Bixby.
I, Slow-poke Jones, do hereby will by ability to get along with teachers
to Keith Cow an.
I, Humorous Lister, do hereby will by excess energy to Earl Mil.ler. __/ /
I, Happy Maus, do hereby will my artistic ability to Judy Atchison.
I, Steady McKenzie, do hereby will my ability to go with girls to Sammy
Zickefoose.
I, Flirty Nadeau, do hereby will my rov:ing eye to Pauline Timmons.
I, Silent Parr, do hereby will my ability to be seen and not heard to
Phyllis Coffey.
I, Crusher Rafferty, do hereby will my he-manish look to Loren Lynde.
I, Sleepy Rees, do hereby will my ability to give current events in
Government Class to Edgar Tuller.
I, Teller-of-Tall-Tales Tholl, do hereby will my ability to be trughful
to Janie Eldridge.
I, Hurricane Zeller, do hereby will my Turkey Farm to Betty Pendelton.
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Badura, Leo
Dick, Wayne
Cowan, Keith
Bixby, Patty
Junior
Eldridge, Mary Jane
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Class Color: Maroon and White
Class Flower: White Rose
Class Motto: Lost time is never found
Miller, Donald
Malsbury, Arden
Miller, Earl
Parker, :Phyllis
Porter, Marion
St. Clair, Richard
Thompson, Charles
Swenson, Jo Ann
Tuller, Edgar
Vanderblomen, James
CLASS OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer •
Student Council
.Wayne Dick
Charles Thompson
Phyllis Parker
• Don Miller
Jane Eldridge,
Keith Cowan
Pendleton, Betty
Gleason,
Jerrie
Hays,
Alice
Class Colors: Red and White
Class Flower: Red Rose
Class Motto: Find a way or make a way
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Larry
Sophomore
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer •
Student Council
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CLASS OFFICERS
Laiten Marney
Jerrie Gleason
. Betty Tholl
Pauline Timmons
. Sam Zickefoose,
Jean Nadeau
Marney,
Laiten
Lynde,
Loren
Nadeau,
Jean
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Kovar,
Ray
Press grove,
Karen
Reser,
Lucille
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Joe
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Pauline
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Betty
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Virgil
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Dorothy
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Lynda
Zeller,
Larry
Welch,
James
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Sam
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Class Colors:
Class Flower:
Class Motto:
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Blue and Gold
White Rose
Onward ever,
Backward never.
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Linda
Mil)~r,
Ellen
CLASS OFFICERS
Jane Rogers
President
David Stadler
Vice President
Mary Dolezilek
Secretary
Mary Dolezilek
Treasurer •
• Phyllis Coffey
Student Council
Frank Wood
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Jane
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Barbara Jones.
Clyde McKenzie
Gerald Lister
Ardeth Maus
Mary Tholl .
Barbara Gentry
Jeanette Nadeau
Roy Rees.
Lyle Zeller .
Richard Rafferty
Roy D. Davis
Louis Adkins
Thane Parr.
Raymond Bush.
Mr. Richardson
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business Manager
Typist
Treasurer
,Sales
,Sales
.Sales
Sports
Sports
Sports
Advertising
Advertising
Advertising
. Advisor
SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Phyllis Coffey, Louis Adkins, Jane Eldridge, Jeanette Nadeau, and Gerald
Lister. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Frank Wood, Keith Cowan, Sammy Zickefoose, Jean Nadeau,
and Mr. Richardson .
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The school year was started out with a bang by the spirited campaign for Stude'nt Council
President between Gerald Lister and Clyde McKenzie. Gerald was elected to head the eight
member council. Some of their projects have been: buying a record player; concessions at
basketball games; all school dances; Christmas tree; gift exchange; and sponsoring the
student pictures.
OFFICERS
President
Vice -President
Secretary
Treasurer •
• Gerald Lister
Keith Cowan
Jeanette Nadeau
• Jane Eldridge
Sponsor: RA YLINGS HY -KLAS STORE
Rossville, Kansas
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Although the Rossville Bulldog Football team won no games this
season, a lot of spirit and co-operation was shown by the team members
Of the seven games played three were home-games, with the RossvilleSt. Marys game being home coming for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs are
looking forward to a successful year next year.
Coach Correll
Washburn Rural
Highland Park "B"
Alta Vista
Silver Lake
Eskridge
St. Marys
Alma
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Rossville
Rossville
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Rossville
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Rossville
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Rossville
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Rossville 20
Rossville
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Loren Lynde, Eddie Lloyd, Paul Maus, Henry Badura, Darrell Rezac, Laird
French. SECOND ROW: Arden Malsbury, Kenneth Marney, Richard St. Clair, Leonard Mesmer, Max Viergever,
Frank Wood, James Lacock. THIRD ROW: Don Miller, Leo Badura, Virgil Jackson, Gerald Lister, Laiten Marney,
Ray Kovar. STANDING: Coach Correll, David Stadler, Richard Rafferty, Clyde McKenzie, Sam Zickefoose,
Don Timmons, and Kenneth Smith.
Going for a Touchdown!
It's a Touchdown!
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Sponsor:
SKYLINE ROLLER
CHRISTOPHER
RINK
STUDIO
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Kansas
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Keith Cowan, Kenneth Marney, Larry Zeller, Don Miller, Larry Hudson, and
Wayne Dick. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ray Kovar, Clyde McKenzie, Sam Zickefoose, Coach Correll,
David Stadler, Richard Rafferty, and Lyle Zeller.
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
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52
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Luckey
Auburn
Dover
Silver Lake
St. Marys
St. George
Berryton
Auburn
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Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
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44
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28
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St. Marys
Dover
Berryton
Siiver Lake
Luckey
St; George
Dover
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64
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The bulldog "A" squad showed a seasons record of 15 losses and 1 win. The
Bulldogs showed a lot of improvement toward the end of the season, and thrilled all
their fans by slautering St. George 53 to 50, The boys sl,J.owed a lot of enthusiasm ·
but were hampe·red by lack of experience,
Sponsor:
GIBBS CLOTHING STORE
Topeka, Kansas
MILLERS DEPT. STORE
St. Marys, Kansas
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Marney, Max Viergever, Keith Cowan, and Darrell Rezac. STANDING,
LEFT TO RIGHT: Larry Zeller, Edgar Tuller, David Stadler, Coach Correll, Don Timmons, Don Miller, and
Larry Hudson.
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Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
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49
41
51
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45
Luckey
Auburn
Dover
Silver Lake
St. Marys
St. George
Berryton
S.C. L. Tournament
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Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville
Rossville .59
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Auburn
St. Marys
Dover
Berryton
Silver Lake
Luckey
St. George
Audburn
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The Bulldog "B" squad tied for first place in league games with
Auburn. At the Shawnee County Tournament the Rossville "B" squad won
the first place trophy by defeating Auburn 59 to 52.
Sponsor:
RAMSEY SERVICE STATION
Topeka, Kansas
Sponsor:
WALLACE MOTOR CO.
St. Marys, Kansas
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Eddie Lloyd, James Lacock, Joe Stockman, Leonard Mesmer, Kenneth Smith,
and Paul Maus. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Marney, Max Viergever, Larry Hudson, Edgar Tuller,
Don Miller, Larry Zeller, Keith Cowan, Darrell Rezac. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: David Stadler, Ray
Kovar, Clyde McKenzie, Sam Zickefoose, Coach Correll, Richard Rafferty, Lyle Zeller, Wayne Dick, and
Donald Timmons.
Pictured above are all the boys that went out for basketball this year. These boys
practiced every seventh hour and after school.
Sponsor:
WARDS IGA STORE AND LOCKER
SERVICE
Silver Lake, Kansas
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Lyle Zeller, Keith Cowan, Kenny Marney, Neil McRoberts, Larry Zeller, Larry
Hudson, Max Viergever, Roy D. Davis, Don Miller. SECOND ROW: Leo Badura, Laiten Marney, Sammy Zickefoose, David Stadler, Richard Rafferty, Ray Kovar, Wayne Dick. THIRD ROW: Mr. Correll (Coach), Henry Badura,
Darrel Rezac, James Lacock, Earl Miller, Donald Timmons, Joe Stockman, James Welch, Kenneth Smith, Loren
Lynde, Eddie Lloyd, Edgar Tuller.
This marked the first year that Rossville High has participated in Baseball. The boys were
very fortunate to have new baseball suits this year. The boys and the positions they have played are as follows:
Lyle Zeller
Don Timmons
James Welch
Kenneth Smith
Larry Zeller
James Lacock
Eddie Lloyd
Don Miller
Laiten Marney
Earl Miller
Loren Lynde
Keith Cowan
Hen;ry Badura
Left field
Left field
Left field
Left field
Right field
Right field
Right field
Center field
Center field
Center field
Center field
Short stop
Short stop
Edgar Tuller
Larry Hudson
Kenneth Marney
Roy D. Davis
Darrell Rezac
Sammy Zickefoose
Joe Stockman
Neil McRoberts
Leo Badura
Max Viergever
David Stadler
Richard Rafferty
HURLEY'S FUNERAL HOME
Phone 511
Rossville, Kansas
Manager
Third base
Third base
Second base
Second base
First base
First base
Catcher
Catcher
Pitcher
Pitcher
Pitcher
Trophies
Lyle Zeller, Coach Correll, and Don
Miller are shown with the "B" Team
Basketball Trophies, The team earned
these trophies by tying for first in the
County League, and by winning first in the
County Tournament.
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Boy's Physical
Education
Girl's Physical
Education
Sponsor:
WEHNERS IGA
Rossville, Delia, St. Marys
BAND MEMBERSHIP: CLARINETS: Patty Bixby, Karen Pressgrove, Betty Bixby, Paul Maus, Gerald Lister,
and JoAnn Swenson. BARITONES: James Vanderblomen, and Betty Pendleton. BELLS: Mary Tholl. SNARE DRUM:
Jeanette Nadeau. FLUTE: Mary K. Dolezlik. SAXAPHONE: Douglas Martinek. ALTO: Betty Tholl and Linda
Hurley.
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The R. H. s. band under the direction of Miss Moore has
grown considerably over the past few years. New horns purchased by the school have added new life to the organization.
Appearances of the band include the Auburn Fair Thanksgiving
program, Spring Concert and a concert given at Winter General Hospital. The band also participated in the County and
District music festivals and acted as a pep band during football and basketball season. It is hoped that in the very new
future the band can have new marching uniforms.
Other music groups have also shown a lot of improvement
this year.
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BAND MEMBERSHIP (continued): BASE DRUM: Ardeth Maus. LEADER: Miss Moore. BASE HORN: Richard
Rafferty. ALTO: Eddie Lloyd. TROMBONES: Pauline Timmons, and Donald Miller. CORNETS AND TRUMPETS:
Jane Rogers, Clyde McKenzie, Barbara Jones, ·Linda Rezac, Loren Lydne, Lynda Wilt, and Phyllis Coffey.
The Sextette, composed of Barbara Genty, Betty Pendleton, Ardeth Maus, JoAnn Swenson, Pauline Timmons and
Barbara Jones, has performed at World Day of Prayer,
Methodist Church, PresbyterianChurch, w.s.c.s., Athletic
Banquet, school assemblies, and the District Music Festival,
The Boys Glee Club has grown a lot over past years. The
boys took part in the Thanksgiving Program and the County
Music Festival.
The Girls Glee, which practiced three days a week, have
received many nice compliments this year. Their official singing garb are white blouses, black skirts, black ties, and black
shoes,
Senior band members.
Sponsor:
NATIONAL BANK OF TOPEKA
Topeka, Kansas
The Sextette is composed of Jo Ann
Swenson, Ardeth Maus, Barbara
Jones, Pauline Timmons, Betty
Pendleton, and Barbara Gentry. The
girls, directed by Miss Moore have
sung in a number of programs this
yGar.
Sextelle
The trumpet quartet is composed of
Linda Rezac, Lynda Wilt, Jane
Rogers, and Phyllis Coffey. The
quartet has performed at a number
of Kayette meetings.
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Officers of musical organizations
are as follows:
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Boys' Glee Club President
Richard Rafferty
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Barbara Jones
Band Secretary .
. Betty Tholl
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Girls' Glee Club President .
Mary Tholl (seated)
Girls' Glee Club Secretary .
Jean Nadeau (seated)
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SHAWNEE FEDERAL
SAVING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION
Topeka, Kansas
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Moore, Director; Judy Atchison, Linda Hurley, Jean Nadeau, Ardeth Maus,
Jane Rogers, Phyllis Parker, Mary K. Dolezilek, Phyllis Coffey. SECOND ROW: Barbara Jones, Alice Hays, Kare n
Pressgrove, Janie Eldridge, Pauline Timmons, Mary Tholl, Jeanette Nadeau, Linda Rezac, Betty Pendleton.
THIRD ROW: Jerrie Gleason, Betty Tholl, Jerry Lister, Joe Stockman, Richard Rafferty, Donald Timmons, Clyde
McKenzie, Ray Kovar, Laiten Marney, Lynda Wilt, Barbara Gentry. FOURTH ROW: Betty Bixby, Ellen Miller,
Lucille Reser, Paul Maus, Laird French, Leonard Mesmer, Lyle Zeller, Max Viergever, Leo Badura, Eddie Lloyd,
Linda McCoy, Patty Bixby, JoAnn Swenson.
Forty-two girls and boys are members of the Mixed Chorus that is directed by
Miss Mary K. Moore. Favorite songs of the group include "Your Land and My Land"
and "Christ Arose". The Bulldog Mixed Chorus appeared at the County Music
Festival and at the Spring Concert. Official uniforms of the chorus were white blouses,
white shirts, black skirts, and black trousers.
Sponsor:
PEOPLE'S STATE BANK
Rossville, Kansas
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Sponsor:
REES APPLE HOUSE
Topeka, Kansas
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FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alice Hayes, Karen Pressgrove, Linda Hurley, Phyllis Coffey, Betty Pendleton,
Jane Eldridge, Patty Bixby, Ardeth Maus, Pauline Timmons. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Betty Bixby, Judy
Atchison, Linda McCoy, Ellen Miller, Mary K. Dolezilek, Linda Rezac, Jane Rogers, Jerrie Gleason, Lynda Wilt,
Lucille Reser. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: JoAnn Swenson, Jean Nadeau, Phyllis Parker, Mary Tholl, Miss
Moore, Jeanette Nadeau, Bar bar a Jones, Betty Tholl, and Barbara Gentry.
OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sponsor.
Barbara Jones
Phyllis Parker
Barbara Gentry
Jeanette Nadeau
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School Song
We'll raise a song, both loud and long, to cheer our team to victory;
Dear Rossville High, so brave and strong, We pledge eternal loyalty.
Fight on, boys, fight, we'll win this game; Roll up the score, dear
Rossville High.
Beneath the flag of red and black, To victory, Rossville High School.
SILVER LAKE STATE BANK
Silver Lake, Kansas
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LEFT: Phyllis Parker. RIGHT: Barbara Gentry. FRONT: JoAnn Swenson. BACK: Barbara Jones.
The Cheerleaders, elected by the student body, energetically led the pep club in boosting
the moral of the athletic teams. This marked the first year of having two sets of cheerleaders.
Probably one of the most popular yells was:
Lets Go, Lets Go, Lets Go Gang Go,
Lets Fight Lets Fight, Lets Fight Gang Fight,
Lets Win, Lets Win, Lets Wing Gang Win,
Come On, Gang, Go, Fight, Win.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Tholl, Betty Tholl, Jean Nadeau, and Jeanette Nadeau.
TOPEKA SPICE
MILLS
Topeka, Kansas
J. Nadeau and
R. Rafferty
Pep Club Girls
B. Gentry, J. Nadeau,
and M. Tholl
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The 1954 Homecoming was held October 22, 1954 and was highlighted by the crowning of
Jeanette Nadeau, Queen, and Richard Rafferty King, at the half of the Rossville -St. Marys football game. Queen Jeanette was attended by Barbara Gentry and Mary Tholl, King Richard by
Gerald Lister and Clyde McKenzie. The Queen was crowned by Roy D. Davis, President of the
Senior class, and the King by Barbara Jones, President of Pep Club. David Richardson and
Susan Nadeau were crown bearers. Previous to the crowning the band and Pep Club marched on
the football field. Following the game a dance was held in ghe gym.
FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: David Richardson and Susan Nadeau. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary
Tholl, Barbara Gentry, Roy D. Davis, Jeanette Nadeau, Richard Rafferty, Barbara Jones, Gerald Lister and
Clyde McKenzie.
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Barbara Jones was the 1954 representative
to "Girls State. " Girls State is held on the
Kansas University Campus, and it is a week's
training in citizenship and good government.
Clyde McKenzie represented R. H. S. at
the 1954 session of "Boys State" Boys State is
similiar to Girls State in training for Citizenship and good government. Boys State was
held in Wichita.
StuJenl Council
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For the first time in the history of Rossville High, a campaign was conducted for
Student Council President. Two political parties, named by the American Government
Class, were the Nationalists and the Good
Thinkers. Clyde McKenzie was the Nationalist candidate, and Gerald Lister was the Good
Thinker candidate. The Good Thinker Party
won by a slight majority.
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STANDARD OIL SERVICE
Rossville, Kansas
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SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT : Edgar Tuller, Phyllis Parker, JoAnn Swenson, Wayne Dick, Betty Pendleton, and
Keith Cowan. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patty Bixby, Marion Porter, Leo Badura, Janie Eldridge, Earl
Miller, Don Miller and Pauline Timmons.
Junior
Play
"MY FRIEND IRMA"
Jane Stacy . .
Irma Peterson. . .
Professor Kropotkin.
Mrs. O'Reilly.
Madame Magda
Teddy Brown • . .
Richard Rhinelander.
Al.
Don Turner. • •
B. K. Abercrombie
Mrs. Peterson
Winnie
. Phyllis Parker
• JoAnn Swenson
. . Keith Cowan
. Betty Pendleton
Janie Eldridge
. Leo Badura
.Edgar Tuller
• Wayne Dick
Donald Miller
Marion Porter
• . Patty Bixby
• Pauline Timmons
HESSE LUMBER COMPANY
Rossville, Kansas
SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ardeth Maus, Barbara Gentry, Mrs. Simmers, Mary Tholl, Jeanette Nadeau. STANDIND, LEFT TO RIGHT: Clyde McKenzie, Gerald Lister, Barbara Jones, Roy D. Davis, Richard Rafferty, and Lyle
Zeller.
Senior
P/a'J
"PAPA MAKES GOOD"
Nelson Wyatt •
Gwendolyn Wyatt •
Gloria
Keppy. . •
Errol Lyons
•
Mrs. Montague
Mrs. Wayne
Mrs. Denning
Mr. Denning
Bobby Milton
Director.
• Gerald Lister
• Barbara Jones
• Barbara Gentry
• Roy D. Davis
.Clyde McKenzie
.Ardeth Maus
• Mary Tholl
Jeanette Nadeau
• • Lyle Zeller
Richard Rafferty
• Mrs. Simmers
Sponsors:
MASTER'S SERVICE STATION
Rossville, Kansas
OHSE MEAT PRODUCTS CO.
Topeka, Kansas
"He was brave as a lion!"
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The Kayettes, although a new organization, completed a number of worth while
projects. The club, under the direction of
Mrs. Bixby, sent five pounds of hose to
foreign countries, donated to "Meals for
Millions", dusted bleachers before basketball games, and planted a Red Bud tree on
the school yard.
President, Jeanette Nadeau; Vice-President, Janie Eldridge; Secretary-Treasurer, Ardeth Maus; Program, Barbara Gentry; Worship,
JoAnn Swenson; Music, Jerrie Gleason; Social, Betty Pendleton;
Service, Pauline Timmons; Publicity, Mary Tholl; Parlimentarian,
Jean Nadeau; Point System, Phyllis Parker; Pianist, Barbara Jones;
Sponsor, Mrs. Bixby.
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The F. F. A. participated in anumber of projects for the year, among them
a booth, "One Hundred Years of Progress" at the Topeka Free Fair.
A Gilt ring was started this year.
Keith Cowan was the first to receive a
gilt.
The club also raised fryers for their
banquet.
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OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Reporter.
Sentinel
Advisor •
Louis Adkins
Don Miller
• Earl Miller
. Roy Rees
Clyde McKenzie
• Keith Cowan
Mr. Williams
JuniorSenior Prom
Speech by Mr. Lieker
Punch for the bunch!
Sponsor:
EMAHIZER'S Kansas
Most Complete
Home Furnisher
Topeka, Kansas
HOME APPLIANCE
COMPANY
A. S. Smith Mgr.
Phone 306
General Electric
Sales Service
Maytag
St. Marys Kansas
mofher::baug-lter
l?anttuel
The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held on
the 11th of May, in the
high school gymnasium.
The theme was "MotherDaughter. " Miss Dana
Moore, a member of the
Topeka Police Department was the guest speaker. The Home Economic
classes prepared the
meals and was assisted
by: Mrs. McCoid, Mrs.
Rafferty, Mrs. Lister,
Mrs. Hesse, and Mrs.
Wehner. There were
three Senior boys and
three Junior boys who
served.
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Through Eating.
Sponsors:
GREEN'S MUSIC SHOP
720 Kansas Avenue
Phone 3150
Topeka, Kan.
COMMERCIAL CANDY
COMPANY
Topeka, Kansas
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Right: Advanced Math,
Mr. Leiker
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Above: Vocational Agriculture
Mr. Williams
Right: Bookeeping
Mrs. Simmers
Sponsor
PARKER MORTUARY
Topeka, Kansas
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Left: Hom.e Economic
Mrs. Bixby
Above: Office Practice
Mrs. Simmers
Left: English One
Mr. Sigg
Sponsors:
BRENNAN FUNERAL
HOME
Topeka, Kansas
CAPITAL CONCRE'l'E
Topeka, Kansas
Right: World History
Mr. Correll
Above: Home Economics II
Mrs. Bixby
Right: Chemistry
Mrs. Bixby
FARMERS UNION
ELEVATOR
St. Marys, Kansas
Left: Vocational Agriculture
Mr. Williams
Below: Physics
Mr. Leiker
Left: Vocational Agriculture
Mr. Williams
Sponsor:
SCOTT MOTORS
Topeka, Kansas
Right: Physical Education
Mr. Correll
Below: American Government
Mr. Richardson
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Right: Librarians
Mr. Sigg
Sponsor:
IRA PRICE C~~
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One of the benefits of Rossville High School is the school lunch program.
Supervised by Mrs. Bixby, Mrs. Rafferty has prepared well - balanced meals for the
students and the faculty. Mrs. Rafferty is assisted by Ardeth Maus, Pauline Timmons,
Karen Press grove, Lucille Reser, and Patty Bixby.
The delicious meals enjoyed daily by the students have proved successful.
Lunch Line.
Sponsor:
WALL-DIFFENDERFER
MORTUARY
Topeka, Kansas
CL A SS MEMBE R'> HIP : FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Roy D. Davis, Ardeth Maus, Barbara Jones, Mary
Tholl, Jeane tte Na dea u, Barbara Gentry, Louis Adkins. BACK ROW: Roy Rees, Lyle Zeller, Clyde McKenz ie,
Raymond Bush, Ri cha rd Ra ffert y, Gerald Lister, Than e Parr.
Commencement
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Commencement Exercises were held Friday, May 20, 1955, in the Rossville Rural High
School Auditorium, at 8 : 00 p.m.
PROGRAM
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Band
Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. A. J. Adams, S. J.
"Elena Polka" . . . .
Trumpet Trio . • . . . • . (Kiefer)
Linda Rezac, Jane Rogers, Phyllis Coffey
Salutatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barbara Jones
Valedictory. . . . . . . . . • . . . • Clyde McKenzie
"Bless This House" . . • . • • . • . • . . . . (Brahe)
Jo Ann Swenson
Address "A ·Great Time To Be Alive" . Dr. William E. Phifer, Jr.
Central Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri
Presentation of Class . • . . • . H. D. Richardson, Principal
Presentation of Diplomas . . • • . . . . .Mr. Scott Kelsey
Dire c tor, Board of Education
"Minstrel Song" • • • . . . Old German Air . . . arr. Bantock
Boy's Ensemble
Benediction.
Re v . A. J. Adams, S. J.
Recessional.
. Band
Processional
Sponsor:
BERRY IRRIGATION
SUPPLY COMPANY
Rossville, Kansas
"THE LAST
MARCH''
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/Jaccafaureale Program
Rossville Rural High School, Sunday, May 15, 1955,
at 8:00 p.m., in the Rossville High School Auditorium
(Elgar)
"Pomp and Circumstance".
Jane Rogers
.Reverend C. W. Punter
Invocation . . . . • . . . . . .
(Bach)
"Enfold Me, Enfold Me With Thine Arms"
(Bach)
"Jesus, My Joy, My Inspiration"
• . • .
Brass Ensemble
Hymn. . . . "GOD OF GRACE AND GOD OF GLORY"
.(Hughes)
Scripture: Deut. 11:26-28; Joshua 24:13-16.
• ...•.•.
Sermon .
. • • • . . . • • • "You Have Two Choices"
Don Jones, Pastor Methodist Church
.(Wilson)
"May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You".
Linda Rezac
. Rever end C. W. Punter
Benediction.
. Jane Rogers
Recessional.
Processional
BuJ ;})riverJ .
We are fortunate to have four busses
to use for transportation to our school,
Bus drivers are: Guy (Doby) Strimple,
Clyde Strimple, Bill Hesse, and Frank
Dolezilek.
Our thanks go to these four bus
drivers who have helped to make our
school year pleasant.
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JanilorJ
Mr. Strimple and Mr. James,
janitors, have both worked very hard
this year, to keep o.u r schoolhouse
clean and pleasent.
Everyone missed Mr. James when
he took sick the last half of the second
semester. Marion Porter, a student,
has been doing his job.
Sponsor:
BOM GARDNER'S Furniture Carpets -Appliances
Topeka, Kansas
Sponsor:
BAR - F WESTE;RN STORE
Kansas Avenue and Highway 24
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Our School
Mary?
Roy D. and Richard
Office Practice
Louie
Junior Play
Studying
David Jon
Betty and Stardust
Dignified Board Members
Linda, Max, and Jane
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1. Betty and Barbara
2. Ardeth
3. Mr. Lieker
4. Betty
5. F.F.A. Booth
6. Janie
7. Paul
8. Jerrie
9. JoAnn
10. Mary
11. In Class
12. Meeting
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Juniors
Lynda
More Juniors
Don
Ardeth and??
Jeanette and Linda
Love to Roy
Betty
Pauline
Royality
Phyllis
JIM REZAC CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY
Phone 78
Land Leveling and Ponds, Terracing, and
Drainage Ditches
Rossville, Kansas
ROSSVILLE REPORTER
Phone 220
Rossville, Kansas
SHAWNEE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Rossville - Silver Lake - Delia
Rossville, Kansas
ZELLER'S ROYAL TURKEY FARM
Rossville, Kansas
THESE PATRONS
HAVE MADE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE
Albert McRoberts, Barber Shop
Rossville, Kansas
Zercher Book and Stationery Co.
Topeka, Kansas
Bahner Garage
Rossville, Kansas
Landis Bakery
St. Marys, Kansas
Blue Ribbon Cleaners
St. Marys, Kansas
Larson Standard Service
Rossville, Kansas
Camera Shop
724 Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
Longs Jewelry and Gifts
St. Marys, Kansas
Chris Viergever
Rossville, Kansas
Clarks School of Business
633 Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
Copes Produce Company
Topeka, Kansas
Dain's Kiro Store
Topeka, Kansas
Dale Sharp - Pontiac i nd Cadillac
Topeka, Kansas
Dee Erickson Sporting Goods
Topeka, Kansas
Lowe Hatchery
Topeka, Kansas
Nehi Bottling Company
Topeka, Kansas
Pioneer Waste Paper Co.
Topeka, Kansas
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Pop's Place
Rossville, Kansas
Rossville Implement Co.
Rossville, Kansas
Rossville Variety Store
Rossville, Kansas
Roach Hardware
Topeka, Kansas
Design and Drafting Service
Ray R. Steves
Topeka, Kansas
R. C. Schwanke
Conoco Service
D. M. Sparks, Lawyer
St. Marys, Kansas
Singer Sewing
Topeka, Kansas
Dr. McMullan
St. Marys, Kansas
Shortman Motor Co.
Topeka, Kansas
Elliot Key Shop
Topeka, Kansas
Sunflower Linen Service
Topeka, Kansas
Hall's Stationery
Topeka, Kansas
Sherman's Feed and Seed
Topeka, Kansas
Hamilton Motor Company
St. Marys ~ Kansas
St. Marys Motors
St. Marys, Kansas
Hess Jewelry
Topeka, Kansas
Stevens Texaco Service Station
Rossville, Kansas
J. A. Babicki-Attorney at Law
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Bible Supply
Topeka, Kansas
Jenson's Foods Creamery
Grade A Dairy Products
Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Topeka, Kansas
Kansas Farm Machinery Co.
Topeka, Kansas
Mobiloil Products
Jack Wilt, Rossville, Kan • •
Farm Bureau Ins. Service
Rossville, Kansas
Trinkle -Miller Store
Silver Lake, Kansas
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Willard Market
Willard, Kansas
Western Auto
Topeka, Kansas
Youngcamp Furniture Co.
St. Marys, Kansas