This is the OCR version of the 1941 Volcano, Senior Edition. The images and extracted text are very close to the original in layout, though not guaranteed to be exact. A non-searchable scanned version of the original Volcano with somewhat clearer images is available at www.villiscavolcano.com 2014 © Jim Artlip This OCR version provided free for non-commercial use only Senior Edition EVER ERUPTING—NEVER CORRUPTING VOLUME XI VILLISCA HIGH SCHOOL, VILLISCA, IOWA, MAY 23, 1941 NUMBER 11 ‘SIXTH KEY’ PROVIDES THRILLS AND CHILLS –––––––––––––––––– Rusk and Teuscher Play Dramatic Roles with Excellent Cast Support –––––– Antisdel Proves To Be Vil- SCOOP! SCOOP! lain As Don Means Wins the Girl HILL AND BOWDEN –––––– “The Sixth Key” was a thriller from LEAD CLASS OF 1941 the word “go.” Tom Rusk, in the dual –––––– character roles of Mark and John Tonight, Friday, May 23, the fty- Hodge did an excellent job. We eighth annual commencement didn't blame his ve heirs for being exercises of the Villisca High School will be held at the Rialto Theatre. frightened when they gathered at The seniors in caps and gowns the ghost-inhabited mansion on will be presented by Mr. Dow for Lake Michigan for the reading of diplomas, which will be distributed Hodge's will, only to be greeted by the old man himself. When the by Dr. F. S. Williams, President of lights suddenly went out and came the school board. on again to reveal the old man lying The Reverend Robert A Edgar, o the oor with a knife in his heart, formerly of Red Oak, now of the the joke ceased to be funny. When, Congregational Church, Glenview, in a second blackout, the old man's Il., will address the class on the body disappeared into thin air, we subject “A Double Dare.” stated stacking up clues. Those Superintendent H. E. Dow will excellent comedy maids, Betty announce the scholarship honor Waage and Marjorie Stroud, were students and present medals to justied in being scared to death, we the six students with the highest thought. Wendel Nelson as the averages. They are Evelyn Hill, Chinaman and Evelyn Hill as the valedictorian, 96.06; Marjorie old housekeeper seemed a bit too Bowden, salutatorian, 95.83; Tom obviously suspicious to be the guilty Junior-Senior Banquet Guests Rusk, 95.87; Helen Miller, 95.05; people. We gured we had read too Ralph Jackson, 93.94; and Donald many detective stories to be fooled Tyler, 93.75. that easily; but we have to admit we Set Sail on Good Ship Success The class motto is “In Uplifting, were as surprised as you were in the Get Underneath,” the class ower end and that trail of detective stories ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––––––– is the lily of the valley, and the didn't insure the unraveling of the REVEREND BOWDEN colors selected by the class of '41 mystery in the “Sixth Key” until it are blue and gold. ASKS “FOR WHAT Armory Becomes Deep Ocean was worked out for us. The Commencement Program Geny Teuscher, Ruth Thorson, DO I LIVE?” Setting For Dance Processional—Miss Florence Norma Query, Marjorie Bowden, —— Phillips. Bob Antisdal, and Don Tyler, Forty seniors of V. H. S. in caps –––––– Invocation—Rev. E. M. Buehler. veteran actors before the V. H. S. and gowns followed by the high JOSTEN AWARDS Monday, May 19, was the date for Music—Boys Glee Club—“Night f o o t l i g h t s , t u r n e d i n n a l school faculty took their places for GO TO TYLER a gala occasion—the annual formal Shadows Falling,” by Fleming. performances worthy of their the baccalaureate sermon at the dinner-dance given by the juniors for Commencement Address—“A AND BULLERI records. Maxine Hutchison and Don First Methodist Church Sunday, the seniors. Invitations issued to the Double Dare,” Rev. Robert A. Edgar. Means, in spite of their lesser May 18, at eight o'clock. The school board members, the faculty, Music—High School Mixed experience, held their own with the seniors were escorted to their Senior Farewell chapel was held and the seniors by the jolly juniors Chorus—“Oh, Blest Are They,” veterans. places by juniors who acted as Tuesday, May 13. At this time the were passports with hand drawn —Tchaikowsky. We take off our hats to a class who ushers. two most deserving seniors of the sketches of each passenger. Presentation of Class—Supt. H. can furnish a back stage committee The Rev. W. S. Bowden delivered class of 1941 received the Josten The combination patriotic and ship E. Dow. of the caliber of Lillian Bulleri, the sermon “For What Do I Live?” Awards. Don Tyler and Lillian theme was carried out in the Presentation of Diplomas—Dr. P. Verna Hendrickson and Evelyn His challenge to each senior was to Bulleri were chosen to receive the decorations, the predominant S. Williams. Findley, all with acting experience take the question as a personal one medals. Students are selected by colors being red, white and blue, Benediction—Rev. W. S. Bowden. themselves. No wonder the sound and to analyze his purpose in life. the faculty on the basis of their accented by vivid greens, yellows Class Roll effects were so realistic. They were The Service Physical, mental, Social and Moral and purples. The walls represented Antisdel, Robert A. assisted in their stage work by John O r g a n P r o c e s s i o n a l — M i s s attitudes. The outline given by the the sea with vari-colored sh Baker, John L. Baker. After these honors we should Florence Phillips. J o s t e n J e w e l e r s i s swimming about. Blue crepe fringe Bowden, Marjorie M. not forget Miss Larson, the coach. C o n g r e g a t i o n a l S i n g i n g — Physical—letters, leadership, and huge red, white and blue balls Bulleri, Lillian Orchids to her for a superb Audience Standing. correction of defects, knowledge of hung from the ceiling of the armory. Copelin, Lila Margaret production. Scripture Reading—Rev. E. M. health rules; Mental—honor roll, Lifesavers were hung at intervals Doan, Netha Mae Cast of Characters Buehler. extra-curriculum, language; for the safety of the passengers. The Findley, Evelyn M. M i n n i e , m a i d a t T w i n M u s i c — “ W h e n C h i l d r e n Social—organization, attendance, nut cups were red, white and blue Focht, Stanley D. Gables—Marjorie Stroud. Pray”—Sextette. c o o p e r a t i o n , c l a s s o f c e r s ; ships, while larger ships were the Forsythe, Kenneth R. Trotter, housekeeper at Twin Prayer—Rev. L. B. Carpenter. Moral—self-control, self-reliance, centerpieces. Favors for each guest Friedrick, Elsie L. Gables—Evelyn Hill. Announcements—Rev. E. M. good habits, conduct. were anchors and bells. Fryer, Frank Marcelle Burgess, one of the Buehler. The Reverend L. B. Carpenter The dinner was served by the Hendrickson, Verna Marie heirs—Genevieve Teuscher. M u s i c — “ S a v i o r o f t h e gave his twelfth consecutive Methodist Women's Society. Six Hill, Evelyn E l l a H o d g e , o n e o f t h e World—Girl's Glee Club. address to the graduates. His topic freshmen girls, Martha Dodson, Holdren, Kenneth H. heirs—Marjorie Bowden. S e r m o n — ” F o r W h a t D o I was “Why Am I An American?” Peggy Broderick, Florence Means, Hutchinson, Maxine Allen Dale, a young man—Bob Live?”—Rev. W. S. Bowden. Reverend Carpenter's inspiring talk Patty Dunn, Lois McIntosh, and Jackson, Ralph A. Antisdel. B e n e d i c t i o n — R e v . A r t h u r at the farewell chapel is looked Joanna Overman were waitresses; Means, Donald E. Mark Hodge, a brother of owner of Mortenson. forward to each year by all. This and six sophomore boys, Fred Eno, Miller, Helen M. Twin Gables—Tom Rusk. Recessional—Miss Florence year his address gave each one a Tom English, Kenny Underwood, Nelson, Wendel R. Donna Lee, Hollywood playwright Phillips. (Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Page Two) (Continued on Page Two) PAGE TWO SENIOR EDITION—VOLCANO MAY 23, 1941 1 Number 1 (Continued from Page One) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– JOSTEN AWARDS –––––– great deal to think about and made AFTER GRADUATION WHAT? each student realize more than ever Until the boy or girl has completed the senior year the nature and tenor that he is a proud American. of the mode of living has been largely prescribed. To pass from grade to Processional—Miss Florence grade in successive years has been a matter of routine. Society expects it to Phillips. be a natural process of living. However, where his high school course is Invocation—Reverend W. S. nished he must decide, “WHAT Next?” True, some have planned ahead Bowden. and have decided what they would like to do, but to a great many they “The Arrow and the Song” discover for the rst time that they face a new type of life and that —Sextet. individual responsibilities confront them for the rst time. A d d r e s s — R e v e r e n d L .