Announce JostenAwards

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The last appearance of the SeniorClass of 1945 in convocationexercises was a memorable andsolemn occasion. This eventoccurred Monday, May 14 at nineo’clock. After the members of theclass had filed into the auditorium,the invocation was given by Rev.L.B. Carpenter.

Outstanding events on the programwere an address by the Rev. E. M.Buehler and presentation of theJosten Awards by SuperintendentArmstrong.

After the invocation the sextettesang the religious selection, “WhosoDwelleth.” Next Mr. Buehleraddressed the audience on the

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Valedictorian

Barbara Wolfe

Baccalaureate Night———

The annual Baccalaureate servicewas held for thirty-seven seniors inthe Methodist church, Sunday even-ing, May 13.

During the processional played byMiss Marjorie Christenson, theseniors entered the church, escortedby Dwight Lewis, the junior classpresident and Phyllis Draper. First,there was congregational singing,the song being “Day is Dying in theWest.” The Reverend Boehler thenread the scripture, following whichJean Anderson sang a solo, “BesideStill Waters,” by Hamblen. Next, theReverend Joe Tom Tate offered theprayer and read the announcements.A musical number, “The Lord is MyShepherd,” was presented by themixed chorus.

The sermon for the evening was bythe Reverend. F. W. Thompson onthe topic, “A Marching Song.” Thediscussion centered around thetheme, the times we live in.

Following the sermon, the Rev. L.B. Carpenter gave the Benediction.Miss Christenson then played theRecessional as the seniors left.

The church was beautiful lydecorated, using the senior colors,red and white, as the color scheme.The service was well attended byparents and friends of the graduates.

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Class Song———

(To the Tune of Buckel Down,Winsocki)

1st—Yes, we are the Class of Forty-Five.We are the Senior Class that al-ways, always cries

On to Victory, nothing is to stop usFor we are the Class of Forty-Five.

2nd—We are going to leave Old—Villisca

HighFor our good old school days we

will often sighWe will miss our teachers and all our

schoolmatesFor we are the Senior Class of 1945.If we all say, no, won’t be beatIf we last, our pride will not retreat.

We Repeat—Yes, we are the class of Forty-FiveWe are the Senior Class that al-

ways, always criesOn to Victory, nothing is to stop usFor we are the Senior Class of 1945.

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Track Awards———

The class of ‘45 is graduating andwith the members go several goodathletes. We wish to thank them fortheir help throughout their years inhigh school.

The following boys lettered intrack this year: Seniors Bud Fisher,–John Anderson, Richard Bryson,Ronald Jackson, Kenneth Tyler.J u n i o r s – B o b K e l l e r .Sophomores–Chuck Graham, DonH e l l e r , D o n R e y n o l d s .Freshmen–Jack Wright, manager.

Winner ofJosten Award

Norma Focht

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Junior EntertainSeniors

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The evening of Wednesday, May 2,the Junior-Senior Banquet was heldat the Methodist church. The tableswere decorated with the seniorcolors red and white, and with their–flower, the white violet.

The menu consisted ofFruit Cocktail

Escalloped ChickenMashed Potatoes

Green Beans Spring SaladRolls Jello

Ice Cream Angelfood CakeCoffee

Candies(Continued on Page Eight)

Winner ofJosten Award

John Anderson

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Senior Chapel———

The Senior Chapel was held int h e H i g h S c h o o lAssembly on May 7, with allSeniors taking part. The programwas as follows:

Class History–Read by Gus Tyler.Girls’ Duet–Norma and Mary Lou

Focht–”I’m Beginning to See theLight.”

Class Poem–read by Jean Retland.Sofapolite–Skit by Bud Fisher,

Fredyne Lamken, Bubbles Coy, BobHarris, Dorothy Pettengill.

Class Will–read by Katie Hyde.Boys’ Quintet–Bob Harris, Gus

Tyler, John Anderson, Dick Bryson,and Ronald Jackson–”Don’t Fence

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30 Seniors GetDiplomas TonightAt Rialto Theatre

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At the sixty-second annual Com-mencement exercises of the VilliscaHigh School, thirty-seven seniorswill receive diplomas tonight.

The services are to be held at theRialto theatre and the usual capacityattendance is expected.

Miss Marjorie Christenson willp l a y t h e p r o c e s s i o n a l . T h einvocation is by Reverend Joe TomTate followed by a musical number,“Prelude,” Donald Cain, by the girlssextette.

Mr. E. C. Buehler, of theUniversi ty of Kansas, is theCommencement speaker. During thelast eighteen years, Mr. Buehler hasbeen training hundreds of businessmen and thousands of Universitystudents to become better speakers.His talk is entitled, “The Odd Steps”.

Superintendent Anderson willpresent the scholarships. BarbaraWolfe heads the class with anaverage of 95.85. John Andersonwas named Salutatorian with anaverage of ??.96. The next four highare Jean Retland ??.??, Norma Focht??.21, Fredyne Lamken ??.00, andKenneth Tyler ??.?8.

The high school mixed chorus willsing, “Navy Hymn,” arranged byScott and “Army Hymn,” arrangedby Ringwold.

The class will be presented bySuperintendent Armstrong. MrGoodmanwillawardthediplomastothethirty-seven graduates. The exerciseswill close with the Benediction byReverend E.M.Buehler.

Following are the members of thisyear’s graduating class:

Dennis Anderson, John ThomasAnderson, Warren Bates, FrancesAileen Bixler, Robert O. Brandt,Richard E. Bryson, Lois JoyceB u n d y, P a t r i c k L o u Ve r n aBurroughs, Martha Lydia Coy, JeanL. Esias, Donald Paul Fisher, MaryLou Focht, Norma Jean Focht, JeanMaxine Graham, Robert S. Harris,Anneva Hendrickson, BeatriceLucille Holt, Kathryn Hyde, RonaldJackson, Marvin B. Kernen, FredyneE. Lamken, Betty Lewis, GeraldineIlene Heuer, Alice Marie Olson,Dorothy Mae Pettengill, JeanRosalie Retland, Lola Jean Rock,Wayne D. Scott, Darwin L. Selley,Harold, E. Starlin, James W. Still,Kenneth A. Tyler, Dorothy Waaage,Virginia Isabelle Warne, Russell V.Watts, Barbara L. Wolfe.

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Awards——

Typing awards were given to thewinners of the Typing Contest heldin both the beginners’ and advancedtyping classes Friday, April 6. Thewinners in theAdvanced class were:

Norma Focht, Barbara Wolfe,Anneva Hendrickson, Jean Esias,Dorothy Pettengill, LaVaughnOlenius, Gerry Heuer, Bob Brandt,Frances Bixler.

Winners in the beginners’ class:(Continued on Page Eight)

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been the Volcano editor this year.She has been most competent anduntiring in her efforts to create apaper that readers would enjoy. Herable assistants were Peggy Mannand Russell Watts. After Russellcompleted his school work at the endof the first semester and secured aposition in Omaha, Bill Fryer wasselected to take his place as one ofthe assistant editors.

be below par compared with theletters of the fellows who havewritten before me. I shall try,however, to do my best.

The only excitement around here isthe World Conference over in SanFrancisco. The city has been socrowded that I have chosen the morepeaceful part of the country aroundhere.

I was visiting in the home of Mrs.????, who lives in a suburb south ofSan Francisco. I had a veryenjoyable time visiting with herabout old V. H. S.

The weather here is wonderful. Thesun has done a pretty good job ofbeaming down. If only it would dosomething with that misty blanket sodraped that you can see SanFrancisco only occasionally!Tonight it is fairly clear, but bymorning ?– –

The flowers grow practically wildhere. Seeing them for the first time, Iam sure you, too, would be amazed. Iunderstand that, unlike Iowa, thegreen grass around here doesn’t lastvery long.

I am stationed at the Naval AirStation at Alameda, Calif. We arelocated on sort of a peninsulab e t w e e n O a k l a n d a n d S a nFrancisco. There are two theatres,nice chapel, large canteen and thefood is the best. Looking westwardyou can seen nothing but the oceanwith that grey coloring of hatred, ofthe sadness that is covering theworld, caused by people who do notknow what it is like to live in ademocracy.

Looking landward, you have thefeeling of peace and security as ifyou know that the leaders will bringthis unforgettable experience to avictorious end. We must not forgetthat the responsibility of lastingpeace will fall on the youth of todayand the government of tomorrow. Itis the job of you graduates of thisyear, to those before you, and thosewho will follow.l

In closing I would say to give yourbest for the ideals that many havegiven and will give their “all” for.

Congratulations and good luck tothe class of ‘45.

John E. McCreedy,Com. Dept. U. S. Naval Station.

P. S.; I should like to hear form anyof you and will do my utmost to try toanswer your letters.

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NEXT YEAR’S FFA OFFICERSPresident, Dwight Lewis; Vice-

president, Wayne Fast; Secretary,Darwin Wirth; Treasurer, BennyDunkin.

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CLASS MEMORIES—————

(Senior Poem)We are the class of ‘45;Four years of high school and still we

survive.Many times it seemed long and

steep;Our cherished memories we always

will keep.InAugust nineteen forty-oneWe aimed at our goal which we have

now won.When entering Villisca High SchoolSome of us were nervous and some

were cool.Soon everyone knew we were here;By carnival time it was very clear.We hoped our sale would be a pipWith Miss Gardner and Miss Rusk’s

leadershipIn ticket sales we were the winnerAnd, oh, that wonderful picnic

dinner!Measles, mumps, and a yellow ????Hit us with a blow which we could

not guard.Along with spring came cooking

schoolAnd wonderful food which made our

mouths drool.F.F.A. parties, quite a few,Each brought combinations different

and new.Nineteen hundred and forty-twoMrs. Geise and Mrs. Farquhar got us

through.One act plays with their anecdotes,Pigtails, geometry, and, uh, those

notes.We were Juniors full of gleeIn nineteen hundred and forty-three.Just “Plane Crazy” we becameOn the road to theatrical fame.Our Junior year was lots of funWith Mrs. Kitsinger and Mr. Wilson.The banquet with its May pole gayFound everyone dressed in his best

finery.We are really seniors at last,T h e y e a r s h a v e fl o w n b y

tremendously fast.Very few things have left a scarBut no carnival this year is a mar.Mrs. Hutchinson and Mr. Vernon,

thanks.For helping us through our kiddish

pranks.Mixed pickles proved to be quite a

boon.They kept us worried daily from

noon to noon.The Girl Reserve quest is now quite

clear,And to us all Aunt Marge is very

clear,Please, keep V. H. S. free from all

gloom,For we value the time spent in each

room.Over the horizon bright and clearShines the promise of a future year;But we strive to keep each memory

humming“What we are to be, we are

becoming.”———————————

GIRL RESERVES HAVE BAKESALE

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Saturday, April 21, the Villisca GirlReserves sponsored a bake sale heldin Danielson’s Implement Store. Thesale started at 10 a.m. and closed at 3p.m.

The sale was very successful,netting $25.24 which will be addedto the Girl Reserve fund.

To all those who donated food ormoney to the sale, the Girl Reserveswish to express their thanks.

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SERVICE LETTER—————

Alameda, Calif.,April 29, 1945

Seniors, Editor and V. H. S.:I received a letter telling me that I

was to write for the Senior Edition. Iam very grateful for this, but Iam afraid that my letter will

FADS IN LIDS AND DUDS———

The Mother-Daughter Tea reallybrought out some good-looking newclothes.

First in the line is Frances B. in herlight brown suit. It is really goodlooking!!!!

Next is Peggy M. in her two-pieceyellow dress. Pretty snazzy, Peg!!!!

Dizz D’s new aqua blue wool dressis sure nothing to sneeze about!!!!

Although not worn at the tea, LolaS. looks very good in her fusha coatand hat!!!!

Last, but not least, we should givehonorable mention to Kenny W. inh i s s n a p p y - l o o k i n g w h i t esweater!!!!

Ah, Banquest night! It’s over now,but here are some of the beautifulmemories:

Delores Schantz’s yellow netformal, with drop shoulders and tinyblack sequin trimming.

Gene Goodman’s white net skirtand blue velvet jacket.

Frances Bixler’s pink, dottedSwiss, with high neck and long fullsleeves.

Peggy Mann’s pink silk net, alsowith drop shoulders.

Virginia Warne’s pink, with shirredtop.

Oh, yes, the boys! We won’tdescribe any of their outfits but theyall looked mighty handsome.Enough said!!!!

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TRACK———

Villisca was host to Corning andRed Oak in a triangular meetTuesday, April 17. Corning took tophonors with 118 points, Red Oakfollowed with 88, and Villisca nextwith 76.

The track team journeyed toShenadoah, Friday, April 13 toparticipate in a triangular meet. RedOak was the other competitor.Shenadoah emerged the victor with??? points while second placehonors went to Red Oak with 71 )⁄+

points, and Villisca took third with40 points.)⁄+

Saturday, April 21, a limitednumber of boys went with CoachWilson to compete in the ThomasJefferson relays. Those who madethe journey were R. Jackson, LeroyAlvis, Bus Tyler, Warren Hale, H.Anderson, and Bill Peterson.Although they failed to place, theyp r o fi t e d v e r y m u c h b y t h eexperience.

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G. R. INSTALLATION———

The traditional G. R. InstallationService was held in candlelight, theevening of May 3. The members ofthis year’s cabinet passed on to thenew cabinet the light taken from thetriangle and their regards for thecoming year. Following the singingof “Whoso Dwelleth” by theSextette, a lovely speech was givenby the Girl Reserve Sponsor, MissStillians. A farewell to the seniorswas given by Kathleen DeVoss.Kathryn Hyde, the retiring president,presented Miss Stillians with abeautiful picture as a farewellpresent from all the G. R.’s to theirleader. Nineteen of the seniors are toreceive rings for their fine work andthe entire group of senior girlsreceived Dowers. The programclosed by all singing “Taps.”

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today must be prepared for awholesome, successful livingbeyond that of immediate service tomilitary defense. They must beprepared to take up the brokenthreads of normal living when theemergency is over. Democracy has tobe constantly renewed.

The school has inculcated in theyouth of today an intelligent faith inour democratic institutions, based ona knowledge of how they came to beand what they may become. Theyhave been taught that democracy, asa way of life, has to be enacted everyyear in living, person-to-personrelationships.

Insight and understanding havebeen developed in our youth that willenable them to go forth to take part int h e r e c o n s t r u c t i o n a n dreorganization that will have to bedone. They have been equipped withattitudes and habits of action that willmake their understanding and insighteffective. Our educational programhas been directed towards increasingtheir ability to consider all sides ofevery question, to explore issues, andto resist wishful thinking, emotionalinstability and hate.

Our youth of today are taught a newconception of world geography, ofworld economics, world politics, andworld morality. They are taughtrespect for peoples of other nationsin order to be prepared to live withother people. The races of nations aretied together by ties of commoninterest and common humanity sothat isolation is not possible.

The graduates of today are theleaders of tomorrow. They willinherit their legacy: they are trainedto use it wisely. How well will theydo it?

C. A. Vernon

SENIOR FAREWELL———

Well, this is it! Graduation! This iswhat we’ve been waiting for throughour four years of high school. Butnow we stop in surprise why were–

we so anxious to graduate? We’releaving four years of work, worry,but mostly fun behind us. And, we’rebeginning to believe the people whotell us that our high school days arethe happiest days in our lives.Memories start creeping back. Thosefootball games, parties, yea, andeven classes! All those little thingsthat went to make up our schoolyears they were really important,–

after all.This year has been a series of “last”

things the last football game, the last–

pep chapel, the last basketball game,t h e l a s t G i r l R e s e r v eInstallation and these are but a few.–

We hate to leave these things, andyet, we’re looking ahead into thefuture, knowing that our experiencesin school have been priceless, for,“What we are to be, we are nowbecoming.”

And now, from us, the graduatingclasses of Villisca, we bid youfarewell. And we have but onew i s h t h a t y o u g e t a s m u c h–

satisfaction from school life as wehave had through ours!

Norma Focht

GIRL RESERVE MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA

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The members of the Villisca HighSchool Girl Reserves entertainedtheir mothers April 19 at their annualMother-Daughter Tea, held in thegymnasium.

In keeping with the spring motif,the room wasa attractively decoratedwith flowers entwining throughwhite latticework fencing.

The welcome was given by KatieHyde, the Girl Reserve President,followed by the response from themothers by Mrs. Doyle Draper. Thebusiness and worship services wereconducted, after which the new

THE VILLISCA VOLCANO

Vol. XV Villisca, Iowa

Motto Ever Erupting– –

Never Corrupting

Friday, May 18, 1945

STAFFEditor Gene Goodman–

Assistant Editors Peggy Mann, Bill–

Fryer.Art Editors Bob Brandt, Janice–

Jackson, Bill Pederson.Spor t s Bud Fi she r, Char l e s–

Graham, Don Reynolds.Features Kathie Hyde, Norma–

Focht, Leatrice Danielson, CarolynTyler.

Activities and Clubs Mary Lou–

Focht, Dwight Lewis.C l a s s R e p o r t e r s L a Va u g h n–

Olenius, Delores Schantz, PhyllisSierp, ChathamAnderson.

Grade News Frances Bixler.–

Exchange Predyne Lamken.–

Mailing Barbara Wolfe.–

Bus ines s Manage r s Anneva–

Hendrickson, Jean Retland.B u s i n e s s S t a f f M a r g a r e t–

Thompson, Kathleen DeVoss,Mary DeLaney, Shirley Young,Robert Carmichael, DorothyPettengill, Betty Marsh, Mary JoVernon, Ruth Lewis, MarjorieFisher, Beverly Carlson, JeanEsias.

Advisors Miss Gardner, Mrs.–

Armstrong.

LEST WE FORGET———

Twelve years have elapsed since ourpresent graduating class started ontheir educational tour. In their lastfour years, even though they did notearly realize it, their major effort wasspent toward preparation for the lifeafter the present emergency. Howwell they have learned, how well theywill be able to adjust themselves, time

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officers for next year’s cabinet wereintroduced.

The girls’ glee club sang twonumbers, “Way Over Jordan,” and“Beautiful Lady,” the latter beingdedicated by the girls to theirsponsor, Miss Stillians. A short skit,“Faint Heart Ne’er Won Fair Lady,”was presented by Phyllis Sierp,Twilla Forsythe, and Bubbles Coy. Ashort poem, “Tribute to Mother,” byPeggy Mann was followed by a talkby Mrs. Vernon on the subject,“What I expect the Girl Reserve toDo For My Daughter.” Groupsinging was led by Gene Goodman,the music chairman. The girls’

sextette next sang “Prelude from theCycle of Life.” Miss Stillianst h a n k e d t h e g i r l s f o r t h e i rcooperat ion in the past , andexpressed her best wishes in thecoming years.

Attractive refreshments were thenserved, followed by a social hour.The four ??? tables were presidedover by this year’s president andvice-president and next year’spresident and vice-president.

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JOKE COLUMN———

A little girl’s thank-you note:“Thank you for your nice present. Ialways wanted a pin cushion,although not very much.”

Two London charwomen werediscussing the inconveniences of theblackout. “But it’s a necessary evil,”said the proverbial Mrs. Malaprop.“Else we’re likely to be blasted intoeternity.”

“ ‘Tis so,” said her companion.“But the wurst of it is, we’d neverknow who done it.”

The fat man and his wife werereturning to their seats in the theatreafter the intermission. “Did I treadon your toes as I went out?” he askedthe man at the end of the row.

“You did,” replied the other grimly,expecting an apology.

The fat man turned to his wife.”Allright, Mary,” he said, “this is ourrow.”

In a gay and carefree mood, a mantelephoned a friend at two o’clock inthe morning. “I do hope I haven’tdisturbed you,” he said cheerily.

“Oh, no,” the friend answered,“that’s quite all right, I had to get upto answer the telephone anyway.”

“Are you homesick?” her auntasked a small girl, away from homefor the first time overnight. “No,” thechild sobbed. “I’m here sick.”

Sweet young thing confiding in herfriend: “We plan to be married assoon as he asks me.”

An AAF sergeant stationed inLondon was seen running aroundgleefully snapping pictures of everypretty girl he was. Someone askedhim were he got all the film. “Ihaven’t any film,” said the sergeant,“but it’s a lot of fun anyway.”

In a post script to a letter in whichhe made some large requests ofSanta Claus, a little boy wrote: “Ifyou can’t handle this deal, let meknow and I’ll get in touch withHenry Kaiser.”

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JUNIOR RINGS———

At last the long awaited day came.On April 25 the Junior rings arrived!If you haven’t had a glimpse of themalready, be sure to do so as they arereally “snazzy!”

The rings are solid gold this year.They have “1945” on each side. Inthe middle is a “V” with “HighSchool” printed below it in tinyletters. Some have just plain gold,some have white, pearl, and somehave black onyx stones in them. Theclass isproud to announce thateveryone bought a ring.

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Invitations were in the form ofbooks. Place cards were a roll ofwhite paper tied with red ribbon andwhen opened, served as programsa n d m e n u s a l s o . A l l o f t h edecorations contained the seniorc o l o r s , r e d a n d w h i t e .

After the dinner Peggy Mann gavethe welcome with the president,Barbara Wolfe, responding. Roll callwas answered with memories of thel i b r a r y. T h e n t h e p r o g r a mcommittee, Kathleen DeVoss,Nadine Nelson, and Virginia Watts,took charge. The first game was aseries of riddles. Each riddle wasanswered by the name of one of themembers o f the Lib ra r i ans ’

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but he was mighty swell at Creston.Speaking of Creston, Lewie wasn’tthe only one who could have used a“wolf license” in that fair city. v v vAn “apple to the teacher” isn’t anyjoke when it comes to thesesophomore boys. Wish we couldthing of ideas like that., boys, youain’t so dumb. v v v Congrat-ulations to Josten Award winners???? I hadn’t gnawed off all myfinger-nails trying to guess theirn a m e s . v v v J u n i o r c l a s srings–aren’t you all envious??? v v vSenior chapel was very clever–oh!those embarrassing moments. v v vLibrarians Dinner–???? food–butplease don’t tell the OPA there waschicken. v v v Three cheers ??? ???the teachers that are leaving–whatam I saying?–not because they’releaving, but because they’re been so“perfect” while here we’ll miss youall, honest! And a special fondfarewell to Aunt Mary on behalf ofthe G. R.s v v v Wasn’t the ???? playsuper?–but confusing. v v v Var ?????? ??? no harm in dreaming, isthere? v v v ??? ??? ??? ???and ???masterpiece and ?????? school song.To those leaving dear old “AlmaMater”–good luck to you whileworking, at school, or serving yourcountry–we wish you the best ofeverything.

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PROPHECY———

How time flies. Here it is 1965. In atrunk in the attic today I came acrossthe class picture of 1945. I decided tofind out what all of the class weredoing, so I wrote to Mr. Vernon, theirclass sponsor. This is the reply Ireceived:

John Anderson is the owner of alarge stock farm south of Villisca.Would you believe he isn’t married?

Mrs. Richard Bryson, the formerBarbara Wolfe, and her husband ???????? ????. Mrs. Bryson is the head ofthe stenographic department in alarge firm. Hubby keeps house, andtakes care of their three children.

Jim Still, that notorious Casanovaof high school boys, has finallysettled down. The little waman willbe better remembered as Katie Hyde.Mr. Still is a dancing instructor.

The head of Anderson’s IceCompany is none other than DennisAnderson. He became interested inthis work when he drove an ice truckduring high school days.

A well known figure in Hollywoodcircles is Miss Martha Lydia, betterknown as Bubbles Coy. She is thewoman behind the scenes whoscreams for the heroine. She learnedthis art while working in the juniorclass play.

Another well known person inHollywood is Harold Starlin. He isMiss Coy’s agent. Some say they aremarried but this hasn’t beenconfirmed.

Donald Paul Fisher, his charmingwife, the former Mary Lou Focht anddaughter, visited in Villisca recently.Mr. Fisher is head dishwasher at theClub Savoy. While in the army hehad som uch K. P. that when he wasdischarged he just couldn’t forget hisart.

Miss Frances Bixler has taken herplace in the Hall of Fame by beingthe greatest roller skating star in theworld.

Mrs. Kenneth Kernen, the formerJean Graham, recently gave abirthday party for her triplets, Joe,John and Oscar. It was their seventhbirthday.

The former Admiral Warren Batesand his wife, formerly FredyneLamken, have given up their home inSan Francisco to move to one of thesouth sea islands that Warren visitedwhile in the navy.

Mrs. Gerald Larson, formerly BeaHolt, and her husband now reside inLoveland, Colorado. They are

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Club. The ones who had all of theanswers correct were given ????.

For the second game, each girl wasgiven a piece of a card which hadbeen cut to make a jigsaw puzzle.Then the pieces completing the cardsof each girl were ?????? piled in themiddle. The ones at the tale that hadthe cards completed were given a????.

Each senior was presented with adiploma showing that the had donesatisfactory work in the library.

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NEW STAFF MEMBERS———

Fourteen new staff members havebeen chosen to replace staffers whowill, of course, be leaving. Theapplicants were asked to write amodel assignment, and then werepicked out for the staff.

They are:In art Rita DeLaney (art editor)–

and Frank Froyd.In sports Marvin Focht.–

In features Russ Froyd, Nadine–Nelson, and Eula Lee Mason.

Club news Phyllis Draper and–Wayne Kerr.

News editor Helen Rockwell.–

Grade news Gladys Jackson.–

Exchange Virginia Watts.–

Mailing Catherine Larson.–

Business staff Janice Focht,–Assistant business manager, KeithGourley, circulation.

Dwight Lewis changed fromwriting to business staff.

Others will be chosen from nextyear’s freshman class.

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CHIT-CHAT———

Well, dear children, this will be ourfinal “chat” this season. It’s been agood year , though, even with all ofits ups and downs. v v v Banquetreally brought out the best ineverything!! Looked like a styleshow! v v v Next year–a realB-A-N-D. Dig out your tromboneand join the fun. v v v The U. S.History class and their nylon????–gee! v v v This Hi-Y ideasounds great. Get in there and set itup, fellows! Incidentally, did theboys go to Corning to attend themeeting or the “Raider Rendevous?”v v v Noble cain may not have the“female attraction” of Bob Shaw–

High School Mixed Chorus

Reading from left to right:Fifth row: Frank Froyd, Bob Harris, Dwight Lewis, Roger Crussell,

Rondld Jackson, Carl Peterson, Marvin Peterson, Charles Graham, HaroldMains, Edward Gidley.

Fourth row: Frances Weaver, Richard Fastenau, Bob Scott, Johnanderson, Kenneth Tyler, Richard Bryson.

Third row: Darlene Nisely, Twilla Forsythe, Phyllis Sierp, MargaretThompson, Mary Jo Vernon, Lois Joyce Bundy,Anneva Hendrickson.

Second row: Virginia Watts, Leatrice Danielson, Phyllis Draper, GeneGoodman, Peggy Mann, Mary Lou Focht, Frances Bixler, Fredyne Lamken.

First row: Chatham Anderson Donna Bauer, Lola Sweeten, Helen Frist,Delores Schantz, Norma Focht, and Miss Christenson, music director.Carolyn Tyler was absent the day the picture was taken.

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F. F. A. VILLISCA CHAPTER——

Future Farmers of America is theNational Organization of boysstudying VocationalAgriculture.

The offficers are:Ronald Jackson–PresidentLeland Means–Vice President.Dwight Lewis–Secretary,Bill Dunn–Treasurer,Junior Kernen–Reporter.Reno S. Smith–Advisor.The F. F. A. boys have been very

active and have taken part in manyactivities that were helpful to thecommunity. Some of the activitiesare: Selling certified seed potatoesand corn, 10,000 pounds; sellinglivestock mineral, 30,000 pounds;testing milk and seed samples,building ladders, self feeders andhog houses; repairing machinery

SENIOR CLASS PLAY——

On Tuesday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m.,the senior class presented the threeact play, “Almost Eighteen,” at theRia l to Thea t re . The lead ingcharacter was Eddie Barry, playedby John Anderson, with JeanRetland and Kenneth Tyler playingthe male supporting roles as Motherand Father. The scene in all acts isthe living room of the Barry home.The time of the first act is an eveningin May, the second, an evening threeweeks later, and the third, thefollowing day at noon.

The play is a story of a boy, Eddie,who is almost eighteen, his family,and his friends. Eddie wants to go toschool in New York to study forsinging on the radio. His father tellshim he can’t go unless he earns thenecessary $250 himself. In order toearn the money, Eddie enters anessay contest which has a prize of$250. The difficulties which arisewhen the wrong essay turns up withEddie’s name on it provide manyproblems and laughs.

The cast of the play was:W i l l i a m B a r r y – E d d i e ’ s

dad–Kenneth Tyler.Grace Barry–his mother–Jean

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lot’s license. The Millers are theparents of two children.

Miss LaVaughn Olenius is thePresident’s personal secretary.

Mrs. Gerry Heuer, formerly GerryLoghry, is keeping house for herhusband on a farm south of Clarinda.

The former Dorothy Pettengillnow resides in Texas where herhusband is a Colonel in the AirCorps.

Ronald Jackson is one of the mosteligible bachelors in Chicago. Noone seems to be able to tie him down.He must have learned that whilegoing to school at V. H. S.

Mrs. Wilbur Beanpole, the formerLois Joyce Bundy, has set uphousekeeping in New York City.Mrs. Beanpole met her husbandwhile he was a patient at the localhospital. She was his private nurse.

Mrs. Eldon Childers of Ames, Ia.,recently went to Hollywood to visither chum of high school days, MissMartha Coy. Mrs. Childers was theformer Patty Burroughs.

Miss Virginia Warne has followedin her mother’s footsteps. She is nowemployed in Cox’s Branch ProduceOffice.

E n s i g n a n d M r s . B e r n a r dPeterson, who is the former AnnevaHendrickson, are visiting the latter’sfamily in Villisca. Ensign Petersonreports back to his unit next week,but Mrs. Peterson and small son planto visit here awhile longer.

Miss Dorothy Waage of theWaves has recently returned fromoverseas duty. Miss Waage likes herwork exceptionally well because shesees so much of the NAVY.

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MAY FESTIVALThe May Festival was held

Thursday and Friday, May 3rd and4th at 2:30 p. m. in the Armory.Participants were members from theLincoln school. The king, RogerMcCreedy and queen, DorothyWr i g h t , w e r e c r o w n e d . T h eattendents were Earl Gage andCorliss Graham from the sixth grade,Tom Enarson and Shirley Sanfordfrom fifth grade, John Veak and JudyVernon from fourth, Jimmie Bauerand Anabelle Arbuckle from third,Jimmy Agnew and Patty McNerneyfrom second, Charles Burton andSharon Draper from first, and BillyScott and Patty Doggett fromkindergarten. The ringbearers wereDick Stinson and Janet Palmquist.

Dances wre English, American,German, Dutch, South American,Scandinavian, French, Russian,Italian and Chinese.

The program was closed by theaudience’s singing “The StarSpangled Banner.”

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STATE MUSIC CONTESTFriday and Saturday, April 27 and

28, seven entries representedVillisca at the State Music Contest inCreston.

First place ratings were receivedby Sextette and following number:Deloris Schantz and Norma Focht,sopranos; and John Anderson,baritone. Mary Lou Focht received asecond in mezzo-soprano solosection. Delores Schantz and GeneGoodman have the privilege ofentering the state contest next year tohonor events since they receivedfirsts this year. It will not benecessary for them to compete in thedistrict.

and splicing ropes. They havesupported such agencies as the RedCross, $10 and have given to theTriple A. They have bought stampsand bonds. The Chapter has $50worth of bonds.

The chapter has also done a greatdeal in the promotion of good seedand livestock and in the pruning ofgrapes and fruit trees.

The Chapter has had many socialactivities. They sponsored a pingpong tournament, have had girlf r i e n d p a r t i e s , h a v e p l a y e dbasketball and volley ball, havetaken educational trips and campingtrips.

Their motto:“Learning to doDoing to learnEarning to liveLiving to Serve.”

Retland.Beatrice Barry–the daughter–

Anneva Hendrickson.M a b e l Wa r r e n – a m u s i c

teacher–Barbara Wolfe.Mrs. Granville–of the Woman’s

club–Lois Joyce Bundy.E d d i e B a r r y – a l m o s t

eighteen–JohnAnderson.G e o rg e J o n e s – w h o h a s a

philosophy–Marvin Kernen.A n n S h e r m a n – E d d i e ’ s

ideal–Norma Focht.Tommy Granville–a friend of

Eddie’s–Bob Harris.Sally Davidson–one of the

crowd–Katie Hyde.Mr. Merritt–a professor–Richard

Bryson.M i s s D a l r y m p l e – a l s o a

clubwoman–Mary Lou Focht.———————

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the owners of a large drug store.They are the parents of two children,Michael and Lucille.

Mr. Russell Watts is now head of alarge factory in Omaha.

Mr. Wayne Scott, wife andchildren have recently bought andmoved on a two-hundred acre farmsouth of Villisca. Mrs. Scott will beremembered as Betty Lewis.

M i s s A l i c e O l s o n , S t a t eSuperintendent of Schools, wasrecently wed to Darwin Selley. Theywere classmates together, but lovedidn’t blossom until they met again,last year.

The eminen t p ro fes so r o fliterature, Marvin Kernen and hiwwife, the former Lola Jean Rock,recently moved to New York whereMr. Kernen began teaching atColumbia University.

Kenneth Tyler, and wife live inGeorgia where Mr. Tyler is head ofthe Coca-Cola Bottling Works.

Mr. Bob Brandt has been in theheadlines of all the papers recentlyfor his invention of the driverlesstractor. Mr. Brandt says the ideacame to him one day while watchinghis wife plow corn. Mrs. Brandt willbe remembered as Norma Focht.

Mrs. Jean Fisher Nelson MorganFidler, the socialite of Denver, hasannounced her engagement to BobHarris. They plan to be married assoon as her last divorce becomesfinal. Mrs. Fidler was the formerJean Esias.

Mrs. Bill Miller, the former JeanRetland, recently received her pi-

Reading from left to right: Back row: Leland Means, RonaldJackson, Mr. Smith, F. F. A. sponsor. Front row: Bill Dunn, DwightLewis and Henry Kernen.

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HI-Y TRIP———

Two car loads of boys went toCorning on Friday afternoon, April20, to attend a Hi-Yconference at theMethodist church there. The boyswere Dwight Lewis, Lowell Kerr,Danny Rhamy, Bill Fryer, BobWill iams, J im Gourley, CarlPeterson, Keith Gourley, RichardFastenau, Darwin Wirth, RobertC a r m i c h a e l , To m M c A l p i nchaperoned by Mr. Vernon. Arrivingshortly after 1:30, they registeredand awaited inside the church for themeeting to start. The Girl Reservesof Corning led the half-hourdevotional services, with prayers bythe minister. After the services, Mr.J. H. Hoff, who introduced thespeaker at the chapel on April 19(Thursday) here at Villisca, gave theintroduction to the speakers, thedelegations, and announced theschedule. Dr. Frank D. Slutz, theman who gave the very splendid talkhere, presented his comments on thediscussion topics.All this took abouttwo hours.

Then the boys were divided intothree discussion groups led by RayE. Norman, Mr. A. B. Carr andReverend Charles F. Kemp of RedOak respectively. This choice ofgroups was left to the individual, andthe students themselves took part inthe discussions.

At 4:30 a business session washeld which gave most, not all,Villisca boys a chance to see thetown, since Villisca does not yethave a club organized.

I must mention Corning’s recre-ation center, the “Raider Rendez-vous.” It is really a remarkableplace–indirect lighting, bar (ice-

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JOURNALISM AWARDS———

At the Senior Farewell ChapelMonday, May 14, members of theVolcano writing, art, and businessstaffs received awards. They werepresented to the following students:Bob Brandt, Janice Jackson and BillPederson of the art staff and GeneGoodman, Peggy Mann, Bill Fryer,Bud Fisher, Charles Graham, DonReynolds, Katie Hyde, NormaFocht, Leatrice Danielson, CarolynTyler, Mary Lou Focht, DwightLewis, LaVaughn Olenius, DeloresSchantz, Phyllis Sierp, ChathamAnderson, Frances Bixler, FredyneLamken and Barbara Wolfe ,members of the writing staff. Thefollowing business staff memberswere also given awards: JeanRetland, Anneva Hendrickson,Margaret Thompson, KathleenDeVoss, Mary DeLaney, ShirleyYoung, Robert Carmichael, DorothyPettengill, Betty Marsh, Mary JoVernon, Ruth Lewis, MarjorieFisher, Beverly Carlson and JeanEsias. These awards were made forfaithful service on the Volcano Staffduring each publication.

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GRADUATION PRESENTS———

Bob Harris wants a new mtor, newchassis, new frame, and hew tires forhis Ford. Oh, yes, also a new girlwith the right color eyes to match hisdiploma.

Jean Graham wants a newtrousers–no, triasu–no, toursow–––

clothes for her expected boat ride onthe sea of matrimony.

Jim Still wants the new type 1946model strawberry lollypop, but dueto the war he may have to take lime.

Lois Jean Bundy wants a newpocket telescope to . . . well, that is,to . . . ah . . . a . . . well, to . . . oh, youknow!

Poor Bud Fisher needs a red bowtie to match his eyes. Better startgetting in earlier, Bud.

D e n n i s A n d e r s o n n e e d s ablindfold for one eye. Every time hewinks two girls start after him.

Being serious, though, most of theseniors have received or wantwatches; others want or havereceived sui ts , ident ificat ionbracelets, sport coats, or necklaces.

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V. H. S. is very unfortunate inlosing some of its teachers.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are going toDenison, where Mr. Wilson will bethe coach.

Miss Stillians will teach history inthe Clarinda High School.

Mrs. Kinsinger plans to join herhusband who is stationed in Texas.

Mrs. Hutchinson’s and MissChris tenson ’s plans are s t i l lindefinite. They will probably teachin this section of Iowa.

The students and teachersremaining in V. H. S. are sorry tohave them leave and wish to assurethem that they will be missed nextyear. The wish of all is that they willenjoy their new work as much astheir associates in Villisca haveenjoyed working with them in thepast.

cream, sandwiches, etc.), booths,pool table, two ping-pong tables, alarge dance floor, games, etc. Alldelegates from all the schools wereinvited there as guests of CorningHigh School.At 6:00 came the most importantpart, the eats. All those who did notfollow the fire truck went in and satdown.Avery delicious banquest wasse rved , fo l lwed by s ing ing ,discussions, and benedictions.Finishing about 6:30, most studentswent to the Raider Rendezvousagain and then went home.

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His last name is the word that amother tells her children howto be when they are noisy.Her first name consists of twogirls’names.Change the nd to a t in his lastname and you have what anornery boy is.Her last name is an animal.His first name is an importantcity inAustralia.Her last name is a kind ofcracker.His last name is also the nameof the seventh president of theU. S.Their first name could easilyreplace the name of the girl inthe song with the light brownhair.His last name is what a fisherdoes to his hook beforethrowing it in the water tocatch fish.Her first name is also the nameof a very popular World War Isong.His first name sounds like anattempt of a little child to sayrain.Her last name is a the name of avery popular brand of lye.Change the d to a t in his firstname and you have a sportplayed by many people.Her last name is the word toremember in attempting toreach a goal.His last name is the one whobaits his fish hook to catch thefish.Her first name is also the firstname of the person who wrote“Star Spangled Banner.”His last name is the name of thetenth president of the U. S.Change the first letter in herlast name to a w and you have aland where water has beenstanding.His last name is a termconnected with electricity.Take off the first syllable of herlast name and you have a littlewhite farm animal noted for itswool.Change the last letter in his lastname to an l and you have anarmy officer.Her first name is that of amovie star whose last name isShearer.His last name is the capital cityof Pennsylvania, by addingburg to it.Change the first letter of her lastname to an n and you have abeautiful bird that sings in thel igh t . (Note–Adjus t thepronunciation slightly).His nickname is the name of agreat detective in the comics.Her middle name is also themiddle name of the author whowrote “Trees.”Add the sound of e to his firstname and you have the boy thatcomes marching home.Her nickname is what youobtain from soap with the useof a pipe.His first hame is the name of an e i g h b o r i n g t o w n ’ snewspaper.Her first name means a bigstone.Her first name is the name of

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a New England state.Her first name completes thisstory: Jack and Lou had beenschool-day sweetherats. Jackreceived his draft card andwould soon be going away.Lou grew impatient and said,“Jack, you had better ———–

———— or I will jilt you.Her last name is what a rabbit’shome might be called.Her first name is also the nameof the little girl that was in“Wonderland.”Part of her first name is amusical syllable.Her nickname is an insect thatstings people.Her first name is the name of afamous movie star, noted forher sarong.

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GIRL RESERVE CABINET——

The symbol of the Girl ReserveClub is the triangle within the circle.The code, which the girls live by, is:As a Girl Reserve I will try to beG racious in mannerI mpartial in judgement

R eady in serviceL oyal to friends

R eaching toward the bestE arnest in purposeS eeing the beautifulE ager for knowledgeR everent to GodV ictorious over selfE ver dependableS incere at all times

The motto is:I will tryTo Face Life SquarelyTo Find and Give the Best.

The Girl Reserve Club in theVillisca High School, of which everygirl is a member, is the juniororganization of theY. W. C.A.

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CLASS HISTORY——

On a bright, sunny morning ofSeptember 5, 1937, the class of 1945assembled for their first classes.Miss Zena Brown, our kindergartenteacher, called the following roll:

Bob Brandt, Dorothy Pettengill,Bill Garey, Bob Harris, CecilNewberg, Jim Still, Bud Fisher,Kenneth Tyler, Junior Newberg,Barbara Wolfe, Barbara Jo Victor,Royce Harris, Virginia McCullough,Phyllis Jean Longmore, D????Forsythe, Jackie Bean, Allen JoeEnglish, Ralph Walker, DarwinFindley, Beverly Lou Akers, JuniorChilders, E???? Childers, LaMontLeatherman, Gwendolyn Hurst.

Miss Howard had fine success inpersuading Kenneth Tyler to be ontime after threats of a horsewhipping in the office. And so on aMay morning we received our reportcards that showed that we werepromoted to the first grade.

Our teacher in the first grade wasMiss Skinner. Marsha Lydia Coyand Dick Harwell joined our

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ing for top honors in the class.Next came sixth grade which was

also taught by Miss Miller and MissPeterson. Jean Graham, Carl Gray,Marvin Kernen, Eddie Barnes, andRaymond Findley were additions toour class. As we were lookingforward to entering junior high nextyear, this year moved slower thanusual. Due to an epidemic ofsmallpox everyone in school had tobe vaccinated this year. This wasalso when Kenneth Tyler receivedhis nickname of “Gus.” Rememberthe poster in the band room? It didn’tseem to cure him of being late did it.

The next year we began our ardentjourney through the fabulous halls ofV. H. S. New members this year wereIva Lee Newberg, Alberta Reynolds,Bill Collings, Ted Higgins, and JimPierce. The teaching duties weredivided among Miss Hempsted,Miss Hayes, and Miss Enarson. EdBernes, who was willed to us by thepreceding class, helped to relieve themonotony of school work by hismany antics and pranks.

And so another year passed as weproceeded to the eighth grade, Mr.Dow, Miss Hemsted, and MissHayes were our teachers this year.Betty Hedstrom, Ruth McCoy, JeanRetland, Warren Bales, and JuniorNewberg joined our class. Theeighth grade party, which was ruledover by Betty Hedstrom and Jim Stillas king and queen, was the specialevent of the year.

In the fall of ‘40, V. H. S. washonored by the presence of thefollowing freshmen:

Barbara Wolfe, Lois JoyceBundy, Kathryn Hyde, Mary Larson,Norma Focht, Darwin Selley,Geraldine Loghry, Kenneth Tyler,Duane Focht, LaVaughn Olenius,Jean Retland, Fredyne Lamken,John Anderson, Ronald Jackson,Marvin Kernen, Dorothy Pettengill,Virginia Warne, ???? Gray, HaroldStarlin, Bob Garey, Alice Olson,Deloris Wasson, Betty Lewis, BettyHedstrom, John McIntosh, RichardBryson, Bud Fisher, Royce Harris,Frances Bixler, Phala Stevenson,?????? Coy, Mary Lou Focht, WayneScott, Jim Still, Marvin Selley,Warren Bates, Barbara Henry,Darlene Raines, Dennis Anderson,Bob Brandt, Juanita Tackett, JeanGraham, Gwendolyn Anderson,Junior Newberg, Bob Harris, CecilNewberg, Don Focht, Ruth McCoy,Jeanette Stafford, Kenneth Agnew,B e r n i c e S m i t h , A n n e v aHendrickson, Dorothy Waage,Beatrice Holt, Billy Collins, LolaJean Rock, Harlan Delaney, AlbertaReynolds, Don Hutchinson, Iva LeeNewberg, John Ziehe, MarjorieRaines, EmmaAgnew.

The first day was marked by thebewilderment of the poor freshmenlooking for lost classrooms. Ourfreshman year was not especiallyeventful so we continue on to thes o p h o m o r e y e a r w h i c h w a shighlighted by one act playssponsored by Mrs. Grise. Bud Fisherand Bob Brandt, upon receiving theirthird pink slip for hooky playingwere expelled form school for awhile but were admitted back uponthe urgent pleas of their parents.Much to the relief of everyone BobBrandt has finally settled down thisyear to just one girl. Guess whom?

August of ‘43 found us back in theharness again for our junior year.Scott and Selley came to school thisyea r wi th new second-handautomobiles. Our Junior Class Playand Junior-Senior Banquet weregreat successes. Following the classplay Miss Siebert, Mrs. Geise, andMiss Christenson entertained theclass with a party. Can anyoneb e s i d e s S e l l e y a n d J a c k s o nremember the punch?

At last we have reached the lastrung on the ladder of our publicschool education. Villisca had avery successful football season thisyear by winning six our of ninegames and coming within a mere

class this year. We had great troublelearning to spell cat and dog in ourlittle green primers.

Then we proceeded to secondgrade with Miss Myers. HaroldFisher, Kathryn Hyde, BettyHedstrom, Ineth Smith, and TomFarlin entered this year. One of thehighlights of this year was theLincoln building fire, which was agreat disappointment, due to the factthat the fire department arrivedbefore the building burned down.Another highlight was Jim Still’sValentine party which, of course,helped Jim celebrate his birthday aswell as Valentine’s day.

With a bounding spirit weclimbed the ladder of success in thethird grade which was on the topfloor of the Lincoln School. This wasa turning point in our academiccareer. Miss Miller was our teacher.Lois Joyce Bundy, Marie Philpot,Duane Focht, Betty Mae Bowes, andLaVerne Selby entered this year. Themost important event was theentrance of Bob Brandt’s pride andjoy, Lois Joyce Bundy, with her longdark curls that always froze stiff inthe winter time. Again this year wereceived the gratifying news that wehad been promoted, this time to thefourth grade.

Miss Fengel and Miss Froyd wereour teachers in fourth grade. MaryLou Focht, Beatrice Holt, PhylaFern Stevenson, Dorothy Waage,James Landers, and Theodore Dibbsw e r e n e w a d d i t i o n s t o o u renrollment this year. Beatrice Holtwas the bell of our class.

In the fall of the year of 1937,we fi l ed in to the fi f th gradeclassroom which was under thedirection of Miss Miller and MissPeterson, who guided us throughanother successful school year.Marjorie Rains, Don Focht, andBetty Gill joined our class at thistime. Much to the disgust of MissMiller, we all grew excited whenthe drum and bugle corps camemarcing past our school in semi-weekly practice. Barbara Wolfe,Vi r g i n i a M c C u l l o u g h , a n dK e n n e t h T y l e r w e r e v y -

Girl Reserve Cabinet

Reading from left to right:Back row–Janice Focht, Phyllis Draper, Gene Goodman, LaVaughn

Olenius, Fredyne Lamken, Jean Retland, Betty Lewis, Lois Joyce Bundy.Front row: Norma Focht, Frances Bixler, Mary Lou Focht, Barbara

Wolfe, Katy Hyde, Miss Stillians, G. R. sponsor and Anneva Hendrickson,Betty Marsh, also a Member of the Girl Reserve Cabinet, was absent whenthis picture was taken.

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HAWKEYE SIX TRACK MEET———

Atlantic walked away with thetrophy at the Hawkeye Six meet heldin Shenadoah, Friday, May 4. Theywon with an accumulation of 97 1-3points. Villisca, with very fewentries, managed eighteen points.

Those placing for V. H. S. were:Tyler, second in high hurdles;

Kelly, fourth in 440 yard run; Fisher,tied for third in pole vault; Jackson,fourth in 880 yard run; Heller, fourthin shot put; Graham, tied for fourthin football throw.

The junior high track squad wonover Bedford and Clarinda in aninvitational meet here Tuesday,April20.

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ALUMNI NEWSAnumber of the alumni have been

home on vacations or furloughsrecently.

Cl?? Adkins S 3-c spent aneighteen-day furlough in Villisca. hehas been in the Naval Academy atBainbridge, Md.

Mrs. Ardis Froyd Bryan hasarrived home from Iowa City. She habeen attending the State University.

Doris and Dorothy Hendricksonspent the weekend in their home.They are working in Des Moines.

Betty Pettengill has been visitingin her home here. Betty has beenworking in Warner Robins, Ga.

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nine points of being undefeated.There were seven seniors in thestarting line-up. Our senior yearwas marked, not only by prwess onthe gridiron, but also in the socialevents of the year which includedour Senior Skip Day, Junior-SeniorBanquet, Baccalaureate, andCommencement. With these eventswe bring to a close our career inpublic school education.

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Jim StillAnneva Hendrickson.Bob Brandt.Barbara Wolfe.Darwin Selley.Jean Graham.Rondal Jackson.All girls with the name Jean.Warren Bates.Katie Hyde.Wayne Scott.Betty Lewis.DennisAnderson.Gerry Huer.Bud Fisher.Frances Bixler.Gus Tyler.Jean Retland.Russell Watts.Fredyne Lamken.Marvin Kernen.Norma Focht.Bob HarrisDorothy Pettengill.Richard Brysonb.Lois Joyce Bundy.JohnAnderson.Bubbles Coy.Harold Starlin.Lola Jean Rock.Virginia Warne.Mary Lou Focht.Patty Burroughs.Alice Olson.LaVaughn Olenius.Bea Holt.Dorothy Waage.

Football picture taken in the 1944 season. Can you find “who’s who?”

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MUSIC AWARDS———

Miss Marjorie Christensonpresented Music Awards to thefollowing people: Norma Focht,Delores Schantz, Mary Lou Focht,Gene Goodman, Carolyn Tyler,Phyllis Sierp, John Anderson,Kenneth Tyler, Bob Harris, andDwight Lewis.

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CLASS WILL OF 1945———

We, the Senior Class of 1945, dohereby bequeath in our last will andtestament the following to the futureseniors of V. H. S. It is our hope thatthey will treasure these valuables wehave attained or wish for, as we have,and in leaving our Alma Mater passthem on to those who are worthy.Dated–Commencement time, 1945under the seal of our sponsors, Mr.Vernon and Miss ?????.

Anneva Hendrickson and JeanEsais will their little proteges, Chuckand Bill, to the senior girls of ‘46; wehope they’ll carry on as well.

After much consideration DickBryson has finally consented toleave his nickname “Pulaski” to EdGidley who we ’ re sure wi l lappreciate it.

Frances Weaver is the proudpossessor of Bud Fisher’s height.Bud also wills his book entitled,“Ten Easy Lessons on How to Drivea Car” to Bill Dunn. He gave up.

We tried to get John Anderson towil l Janice , but as that wasimpossible, he wills his footballability to Jack Wright.

Virrginia Warne leaves herreading ability to Robert Zuber.

Wayne Scott bequeathes hisdriving ability to Eldon White.—————————————––

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laugh and gift of gab to DonStuvick.

Dorothy Waage wills her aftercurfew rides to Maureen Focht.

Katie Hyde wills her pleasantdisposition to Delores Schantz.

Fredyne Lamken leaves herlocker with a place for everythingand everything in its place–until thelocker door is opened–to ArleneSelley.

Russell Watts wills his wonderfulpersonality to Donna Delaney, notthat she needs it.

These are the things we wish youfuture seniors to have. Make gooduse of them.

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JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS(Continued from Page One)

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The event program was asfollows:Toastmistress Gene GoodmanWelcome Dwight LewisResponse John AndersonMay Morning Norma Focht

Delores Schantz“What we are to be, we are becom-ing” senior motto: Peggy Mann

America, the BeautifulAll Singing

The delicious dinner prepared bythe Methodist ladies was served by:

Leatrice Danielson, JaniceJackson, Helen Rockwell, DixieLarson, Mary Jo Vernon, RubyThomas, Charles Graham, JoelTaylor, Kenneth Westerlund, WayneFast, Ed Gidley, Bill Fryer.

Following the banquet the guestsproceeded to the High SchoolGymnasium where, after a fewdances, a program was presented asfollows:

Mistress of ceremonies ................................................. Phyllis Draper“Candy” ........ High School Sextette“Lollipops” ....... a musical numberBill Pederson, Frank Froyd, HaroldMains, Lola Sweeten, accompanist.The [?? two

unreadable lines??]Junie Brandt, Russ Froyd.

Chocolate Drops in a singing anddancing program .... Veva NiselyVirginia Froyd, Norma Jean Miller,Marcia Woodward, John Focht,Merrill Nisely, Tom Goodman,Eugene Northup, Miss Christenson,accompanist.

The res t o f the even ing ’sentertainment featured dancing foreveryone.

The gym was transformed into a“Candy Land” with large red andwhite candy canes and streamers asdecorations. This carried through thetheme of the banquet.

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ANNOUNCE JOSTEN AWARDS(Continued from Page One)

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subject “making Life Worth Living,”furnishing the seniors with manythoughts which will prove helpful.This talk was followed by thesinging of the first stanza of“America,” with the entire audiencestanding.

Mr. Armstrong then presented theJosten Awards to the girl and boychosen as most representative in thesenior class on the basis of mental,physical, moral and social fitness.Norma Focht and John Andersonreceived this honor.

Last, but by no means least, theteachers in charge of variousdepartments made the scholastic andathletic awards. These were in thefields of dramatics, pep club,commercial, journalism, music,track and F. F.A.

The recessional was played byMiss Christenson.

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SENIOR CHAPEL(Continued from Page One)

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Me In” and “Hoodah Day.”Class Prophecy–read by Dorothy

Pettengill.———————

Read the advertisements in thisissue of the Volcano.

Gus Tyler wi l l s h is applepolishing way with the teachers toMarvin Focht.

LaVaughn Olenius leaves herdignified and calm way to LolaSweeten.

Alice Olson wills her Clarindaa c q u a i n t a n c e s t o M a r g a r e tMcAlpin.

Dorothy Pettengill presents heraddress book to Twilla Forsythe.

Jean Retland wills her trips to thecountry to Carolyn Tyler.

Bob Harr i s wi l l s h i s “NoSmoking Sign” and also his parkingplace in the cemetery to the “deadbeats” of the future senior class.

Barbara Wolfe wills her goodgrades to Bill Moates.

Dennis Anderson when askedwhat he was leaving, replied: “V. H.S.”

Lois Jean Rock decided to giveher quiet disposition to ChathamAnderson.

Jim Still leaves his Tenville,Elliot, and Red Oak girls to JohnShipley.

Norma Focht wills “Iris” toLeatrice Danielson. Good luck,Leatrice!

Bubbles Coy wills her pin-upmen on he locker door and herdramatic ability to Betty Finkle.

Frank Froyd is the proudpossessor of Warren Bates’ wavyhair.

After many hours of deepthinking Bob Brandt finally decidedto will Junie his art of going steady.Harold Starlin leaves his ambitiouscharacter to Kathleen DeVoss.

Gerry Heuer wills her ability toget a husband to Mary Mullen.

Beatrice Holt wills her diamondsto Betty Marsh.

Jean Graham wills her anticipatedhomemaking to Sylvia Dumler.

Frances Bixler wills her “swingnod sway” to Dorothy Hill.

Betty Lewis wills her sales abilityto Peggy Mann.

Patty Burroughs wills her hairribbons to Darlene Nisely.

Lois Joyce Bundy wills her rideshome from choir practice and alsoher “nose for news” to Phyllis Sierp.

Mary Lou Focht wil ls her“ se r ious pass ion” t o DonnaDeLaney.

Ronald Jackson wills his abilityas a half-miler to Lyall Gage.

Marvin Kernen leaves hisparking space in the hall to BillFryrear.

Darwin Selley leaves his horse-

Volcano Staff and Sponsors

Reading from left to right:Fourth row: LaVaughn Olenius, Jean Esais, Marjorie Fisher, Margaret

Thompson, Chatham Anderson, Mary Jo Vernon, Janice Jackson, ShirleyYoung, Beverly Carlson, Kathleen DeVoss.

Third row: Mary Lou Focht, Dorothy Pettengill, Fredyne Lamken,Anneva Hendrickson, Delores Schantz, Jean Retland, Phyllis Sierp, CarolynTyler.

Second row: Miss Gardner, sponsor, Ruth Lewis, Frances Bixler,Barbara Wolfe, Norma Focht, Katy Hyde, Leatrice Danielson, MaryDeLaney, Peggy Mann, Gene Goodman, Mrs.Armstrong, sponsor.

First row: Bud Fisher, Robert Carmichael, Bill Fryer, Charles Graham,Don Reynolds, Dwight Lewis, Bill Pederson and Bob Brandt.

Betty Marsh, a member of the Volcano Staff, was absent when thispicture was taken. Russell Watts, employed in Omaha, is also missing fromthe picture.

AWARDS(Continued from Page One)

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Gene Goodman, Peggy Mann,Virginia Watts, Kathleen DeVoss,Donna DeLaney, Mary Delaney,Vona Wheeler, Lowell Kerr, JamesGourley, Don Focht and JohnAnderson.

Shorthand awards were givenaccording to the Gregg certificatesreceived during the year. Thefollowing are those who receivedawards, and their Gregg speedcertificates.

In the advanced class:Norma Focht–60, 80, 100, 120.Anneva Hendrickson–60, 80, 100.Frances Bixler–60, 80.Dorothy Waage, 60, 100.Mary Lou Focht–60, 100.Jean Esais–60, 80, 100.Fredyne Lamken–80, 100, 110.Gerry Heuer–80, 100, 120.LeVaughn Olenius–80, 100, 120.Barbara Wolfe–80, 100.Katy Hyde–100.In the beginners’class:Virginia Watts–60, 80.Peggy Mann–60, 80.Gene Goodman, 60, 80.Kathleen DeVoss–60, 80, 100.Dorothy Sprague–60, 80.Beverly Carlson, 60.Nadine Nelson–60, 80.Vona Wheeler–60, 80.

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EIGHTH GRADE ACTIVITIES———

The big day has been! The eighthgrade held its party on Thursday,May 10, 1945, at the Villisca HighSchool gymnasium.

By an almost unanimous vote thefollowing officers were elected:

President, Jeanie Taylor; Vice-President , Tommy Goodman;S e c r e t a r y - Tr e a s u r e r , D a v i dWilliams.

The class distinguished itself byelecting the Lily of the Valley as theclass flower, blue and white as thecolors, and “Future Perfect,” as themotto.

For the class party and programthe following chairmen were incharge.

Class History, Marilyn Tyler;Class Will, Jeanie Taylor; Prophecy,Shirley Williams; Program, EugeneNorthup; Decorations, MarilynDanielson; Entertainment, MaryLou Still; Food, Alfreda Karle;Clean-up, Marlyn Still.

The members of the seventhgrade were guests for the program.

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