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The teachers of D.C.H.S, have been polled on the question, "What about the Class of '55 stands out most in your mind?" With practically no violent persuasive tactics on our part, here are their answers.

Mr. Krause: "The many nice people in it and the personalities they possess."

Miss Kundell: "They are energetic, helpful, full-of life and pep. They never say die. They know what they want and go about getting it."

Miss Fredericks: "Their outstanding ability to gat things done, an ability that is made up of 9/10 inspiration and 1/10 procrastination." (Editor's note: With all due respect, we think Miss Fredericks got her fractions turned around.)                         .

Mr. Williams; "Their ability to excel in almost any phase of school environment provided them."

Mr. Ritland; "The outstanding feature of the Class of '55, in my opinion, is its academic ability individually and as a group."

Mr. Jochens: "In my mind, the Class of '55 stands out for the high aims and plans of its members. All seem to have set for themselves very worthy goals and I believe they can and will reach them."

Mr. Little: "Their curiosity and eagerness to learn. The big problem being to channel this curiosity."

Mrs. Whitworth: The fact that all members of the Class of '55 are extremely courteous and thoughtful at all times."

Mr. Parr: "Their fine spirit, aggressiveness, and sense of cooperation."

Mrs. Hostetter: "When I think of the Class of 1955, the first thing that comes to my mind about the class as a whole, is their fine school spirit and loyalty; in other words, their contribution to the wonderful spirit that pervades Dallas Center High School. This class has put their individual talents, abilities, personalities, and hard work behind all the school activities, in addition to carrying successfully their studies in the various fields in which they were enrolled. Their influence and spirit will long be felt at D.C.H.S."

Miss Sterrett: "The chit-chattering of several, especially when the bell rang for quiet. The snail's pace of a few and the hat-skittering speed of others. But most, and above these, I remember your loyalty, co-operation, and fine spirit shown during the four years. I feel sure you will remember at all times that you represent Dallas Center High School and will conduct yourselves accordingly."

Class Will

Avis Allen wills her ability to get along with cats to Jon Findley. Watch out, Jon!

Edith Berner wills her ability to speak only when spoken to, to Charlotte Brayton.

Tom Castles wills his technique to Bob Lemke. Mary Jane, you're first.

Coleen McKelvey wills her figure and quiet disposition to Mary Jo Fox.

Roxanna Fredrickson wills her ability to catch a man to Miss Sterrett who hasn't been able to catch up with one yet.

Rose Zimmerman leaves her typing ability with June Paul for writing those long letters.

Bob Travis wishes to relay to Gus York his ability to change horses in the middle of the stream.  Wonder what will happen.

Clarence Milburn wishes to change the register in his burgundy Ford to Benny Dinsmore's name.  It matches his hat.

Sandy Wineland will leave her space ship and a month's supply of gum in Dallas Center with John Wingert.

Fred Messamer wills his acquired ability to avoid studying before a test but passing, to any Junior.

Darlene Howe wills all her boy friends to Judy Ragon who doesn't especially need them.

Joyce Bennett wills her ability to cover up her true nature to Carolyn Cannon who might benefit by it.

Glenna Hawbaker leaves her "little black study book" with Linda Rhinehart.  Put it to good use, Linda.

Don Gift wills his physique to Keith Baker so he can be on the first football team next year.

Marcia Robinson wills her ability to date a boy from Adel to any girl in D. C. H. S.

Carolyn Hawbaker has asked for Elise Stoops' five A's, which she feels she could use.

Joan Dinsmore wills her baton and twirling uniform to Buddy Howe, who will step high to get them.

Dick Hoover wills the corner seat in the assembly to any Junior capable of fighting for it.

Joan Rhinehart wills her flute to Bob Wagner so he can hit, a high note with his secret love.  Why the secret, Bob?

Ed Clifton wills his nickname as "Night Owl," to Dwight Royer.

Dolores Gardner passes her engagement ring to Mary Jane Jones for next year at this time. Good luck, Toady.

Kay Fox wills all her dates with boys in other towns to Judy Royer who would like to continue where Kay left off.

Martha Millen wills her ever faithful violin to John Wingert, who needs a change. We've heard enough of that banjo!

Joyce Dye wills her strawberry blonde hair to Mr. Little who has come close to losing his in the senior girls physical training class.

Vandell Lovell wills his guitar and skill in playing it to Eddie Longmire.

We haven't passed you up, Butch.   You may have Mary Jo Peitzman's position as basketball manager. We're sure you can handle the job.

Marcella wishes to leave her gab sessions at noon and study hall to Judy Burkett.

Freck Ellerman will leave his curly hair wig with Bob Clifton.

Duane Anunson wills his piano playing ability and candles to Howard Garwick who we think would make a good Liberace.

Carl Hays wills his amazing ability to get laughs for the entire play cast to Mike Chase who must carry on next year.

Nancy Freel and Iris Harms finally decided to leave their glamorous straw hats and sun glasses they purchased on skip day, to Naomi Knoll. She has always wanted an extensive wardrobe.

Mary Reed wills her "sunshine smile" to Paul Rhinehart who leads a boring life.

Class Prophecy

Welcome ladies and gentlemen. This is Edward R. Burro bringing you an up-to-date account of world affairs and people.

 It has happened at last! The Russian common-folk have completed a successful revolution under the leadership of Fred Messamer. He now has revealed his secret marriage to Comrade Joyce Bennett, mouthpiece for the late Communist underground movement.   A quote from Mrs. Messamer on the success of the revolution. "It twas mah kids who dood it!"

Next we focus our camera on a small Pacific Island, where we see Professor Robert E. Travis, noted horticulturist, studying "Roses".

Switching to Camera 3, we see the Berner and Allen mansion in Buffalo, New York. We are greeted at the door by Miss Edith Berner sophisticated business manager of the Berner and Allen trucking firm. Around back we find that noted mechanic, Miss Avis Allen, tinkering as usual, with truck motors.

Visiting Carnegie Hall in New York, we find Mr. Duane Anunson working feverishly. I hear you janitors received a raise in salary this year, Duane.

Walking down Broadway, a brightly lighted marquee catches our attention. The billing is a new Mutt and Jeff team, starring Clarence Milburn and Coleen KcKelvey. It is believed that their acquaintance is more than casual.

Out of the back alleys of the New York slums, we hear a terrifying cry. It seems that Martha Millen has finally put her violin to good use.   With 21 kids, she has found it covers more area than an ordinary hair brush.

Camera 4 now takes us to the women’s wrestling matches at KRNT Theatre in Des Moines, Iowa. In one corner is Massive Maude, the heavy weight champion of the world, formerly Glenna Hawbaker of D.C.H.S. weighing in at 198 pounds, and in the other corner is Man Killer Reed, alias Mary Reed, weighing in at 192 pounds. The fight should be gruesome, so let's go on to our next interview.

In Podunk Center, Iowa, we see an old maid's home being torn down. It's former president, Kay Ann Fox, had to dissolve the club because of lack of members, Dolores Gardner, Joan Dinsmore, Mary Jo Peitzman, and Roxanna Fredrickson has to resign because of circumstances beyond their control (husbands). Upon asking Miss Fox of her future plans, she replied, "I'm going to San Francisco to assume the presidency of the Lovell-Clifton Bachelors' Home."

We see in the newspapers that the Hoover Space-Trotters have won the Solar Basketball Championship. Dick Hoover and his basketball team (his sons) are returning home to Planet X where Mrs. Hoover (formerly Darlene Howe) is eagerly awaiting their return.

In Billings, Montana, we find Joyce Dye and Marcia Robinson doing a great deal of business on their dude ranch. It seems they're still horsing around.

Turning our cameras to Niagara Falls, we see Elise Stoops trying to prove to Marcella Messamer, a fellow scientist, Newton's Law of Gravity. Elise is going over the falls in a barrel.

On Set Two, we see the Mr. America contest now in progress. In a few minutes, the results of the contest. This is a sequel of the Miss America contest held last week, which was won by Miss Nancy Freel.  It is expected that Miss Freel will replace Marilyn Monroe on next year's calendar. Here are the results of the Mr. America contest; the winner, Mr. Don Gift.

Switching to Florida, we see the Ringly Bros. circus, which is just ready to start its summer tours. This year it is starring a new acrobatic team. The team, Mr. Carl Hays and Miss Joan Rhinehart were made famous by their many unusual stunts, including their 20 feet-high, hand balancing act.

A last minute flash has just been received on the teletype. Baby-face Wineland, alias Sandy, has just escaped from prison where she is serving a double-life term. She was convicted on 12 counts of murder, 193 counts of grand larceny, 73 counts of forgery, 1,241, 569 counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm and 51 counts of polygyny. It is believed she is headed towards her home town and scene of these crimes, Dallas Center, Iowa.

This program has been brought to you by the Castle-Ellerman Furnace Company, guaranteed to be full of hot air.

Class Poem

In this year nineteen hundred and fifty-five
The Senior Class now all alive,
Sail out of D. C. Shore
Into the sea of life that lies before.

The first ship which comes into view
Is none other than Don Gift.
We hear that he is going to college,
And his looks are sure to give a girl's heart a lift.

Elise is a studious gal,
She usually gets 5 A's
She really works; but, you can see,
In the end it really pays.

Duane and his piano
Really get on fine,
And if he keeps on going
Liberace will get the "sign."

Avis has a noble goal
To be a woman marine.
That she will he a leatherneck fine
Will surely soon be seen.

Joyce Bennett is a happy girl--
Full of fun and fancy free.
The cares of the world were shifted
From her shoulders into the sea.

Kay is usually thinking.
She has something on her mind.
If you only knew her thoughts;
In general, they are on Mankind.

Mary Jo Peitzman has a brother
Who seems to be a pet peeve.
In fact, I'll bet that there are times
When she wishes he would leave.

Marcia is a country girl
Who has a very sweet smile.
She always has her friends
And will some day go many a mile.

Darlene is a roving gal.
One in our class of '55.
She is always talking and moving about
Because she is quite alive.

Joan Rhinehart is a tall girl
With her head above a cloud.
But she always has the advantage
Of seeing above a crowd.

 Sandy Wineland is a lively gal--
Hopping here and there.
But right when you want her
She is--I don't know where!

Fred Messamer is a name
In science, motors, and fiddling around.
But Fred may yet gain fame,
If he keeps safe and sound.

Joan Dinsmore has a new job
Which she is looking forward to.
Many a fellow worker
She just may outdo.

Iris is one of our best girls
When it comes to humorous studies.
And also in her studies
She is seldom in a jam.

It's a thing that Vandell
Isn't what his name implies!
Though he does cause enough trouble
For his intermediate size.

Marcella Messner is a talkative girl
Who many an hour has talked away.
In fact, she has talked so much one time
She lost her voice, they say.

Coleen McKelvey is our artist.
Many a pretty picture she can draw.
They really catch your eye
And have nary a flaw.

Moe is the tall boy
That likes the cute little artist.
He's trying to persuade her to like him, too,
Although he needn't try his hardest.

Glenna likes to be in plays.
She thinks that they are fun.
She'll go to college and study them
And probably soon write one.

Martha has the strutting stride
Of Dallas Center High.
Many a band she has led,
This we wish to verify.

Tom Castles usually makes himself heard
Above all noise and turmoil.
The voice of Tom is inevitable,
But to his school he is loyal.

Our blushing bride is Roxanna Lee,
Who a new life will soon see,
Her laughing face and bright smile
Tell us Doyle is worth her while!

Joyce Dye has an aversion
To that nickname "Red",
When anyone calls her that
She sweetly says, "Drop Dead."

There is one senior girl
Who writes her name leerF ycnaN.
That I am sure she will change
When she gets her man.

Gaylord Ellerman, the great, likes
Excessive argumentation.
Better watch him closely,
He may yet lead the nation!

Ed likes to play with motors,
Cars are his delight.
When he gets good and greasy
He really is a sight.

Dick Hoover is a popular guy,
Though at talking he hesitates.
But, on the football field
You'll find he really rates.

Carl is long and lanky,
In other words, he's tall.
He has some wit and humor
And is usually on the ball.

Edith is going to work in Des Moines,
She's a conscientious gal.
Although she never says much,
She has a high morale.

Delores Gardner is our redhead
But not with the temper to match.
She is a very happy girl,
And to her guy will soon latch.

Mary Reed is short and quiet.
She is also very sweet.
She always has a cheery smile
When you meet her on the street.

The truth of the matter is
The chairman is hard to write about.
So since he is Bob Travis
We'll just leave him out.

Whoops--We almost forgot Rose.
Though I do not know why
Because it is on her
That our chairman has his eye.