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Everett Nelson Joan Morrow Ray Montague Sandra Nelson Gerald Naylor Ann NilssonUnion Sanely Sanely SandyJoyce Nunley Robert Newman Midvale Kenneth O'Brien o\"cil Jordan Alfred Nelson Murray Maureen Newbolu Midvale Barbarn O'Brien South JordanUnion Draper Delorus Olsen Saft Lake Ci ry Shirlene NeulferPaul Nicol Sonja Nich Is Paul Nichols Eric NystromMidvale Draper Midvale Union Stmdy Micl.1ale Lois Owen RivertOn Sylvan Olsen Midvale JoAnn Ottesen East Micl<•a.le Marrin O'Keefe West Jordan Roberta Ozancin Butler Clement Nickle Sanely Margene Orr Sandy Perry Olsen Sanely48

Dirk Olsen Colleen Parker Glen Palmer Pat Phelps Lynn Palmer Myrna ParsonsSandy South Jordan Riverton South Jordan MidvalePatty Parker Midvale Arlene Parry Harrison Pedro Janice Price William PalmerCrescent Kendall Phelps 13Luffdale West Jordan RivertonPenrl P liard Leon Peterson Mid<~ale Jerry Peirce Dorothy PullmanWe.s1 Jordan MidvaLe South Jordan Herriman Par Pinedo Sandy Ann Parry Mid<~aLe Ri<~erwn Debate students Kendall Bunnel, Dennis Bate- man, Helen Anderson, Sandra Casper, Martin O'Keefe, and Vickie Showell prepare for a contest. 49

Loren Price Gayle Pixton James Peterson Doris Player Rulon Parry Shirley !'riceUnion Draper Sandy MidvaLe BLuffdale UnionShirlene Roby Duane Scott Helen Reich Ted Polson Lois Prutt Roger PriceMidvaLe Sandy Sandy Sandy Draper UnionKarl Rosencrantz Beverly Sandquist Chad Rosenhan Linda Snbey Keith Roos Sandra ScoffieldWest Jordan Crescent Union Midvale Union Union Karen Sanders Crescent David Shields Sourh Jordan Janette Rawson Union Charles Russom West Jordan John Romero Sandy Rosemarie Schmidt Wesc Jordan Blain Robinson Union Pauline Schmidt West Jordan50

Robert Smarr Jean Stocking Sheldon Smith Coleen Spratling Marlin Steinfeldt Vicki ShowellUnion Riverron Draper West Jordan West Jordan Riverton Tommy Stoker Joan Shields Jack Snyder Nolan SmithGay Shelton Ease Midvale Sourh Jordan Renee orensen DraperMidvale Judy Sylve ·ter Brent Stephens Union Ann Simpson Draper Nola Silcox Ri<~ertonAlan Steadman Midvale MidvaleSouth Jordan Ri<~erron Mickey Sugiyama Drat>er II •• Testing milk for butterfat content are agricultural students Nolan Smith, George Dansie, and Clyde Hamilton. 51

Kent imon ·on Geraldine und alvin Spratlin~ Noreen TeMer Hnwnrd Swapp Donna Tnpp andy Sandy Wesr Jordan M1dvale Noel Taylor M~<ll •alc• Un10nNorma Lee Thayne Fred Takemori berry Tomlinson M1dvale 13nn Thaxton outh Jordan andy Eas t Midvale bDawn Tucker Par Tripp H1verwn Gordon Tolman Un11>nDon Thorup Charlene Townsend Sandy outh Jordan John VnnRy Jnn~ee Vau~hnButler Sandy MurrCl)1 M1dt•ale Dorothy Webster lidvale harle Walker Union latrice Walters Unwn Ronald Thompson Union Mike Varnnakis West Jordan Janet Wardle Ri• •erron Kenneth Visser Sandy Nedra Wardle Midvale52

Richnrd Wellington arol Wilkinson Ronald Webster Deanna Wenerstrom Jerry Webster Nadine WrightBntler Bncler Midvale andy Mid vale Mid valeJoan Winn Keith Whitmore Sally Winn Neil WoodUnion Granite Union Forrest Wardle Lois Wood Union Margaret Wood Tra cy Wilson Salt Lake City West Jordan Kaye WinwardDonald Yates Union Union Lucille Worthen Dean Wolf South JordanMid,,a[e East Midvale Salt Lake City Eddie Jenkins Sandy Lowell Ashman Midvale Ronald Brown Union David Godfrey Midvale Iretta Withers Draper Michael Webster Sandy 53



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Paul Caldwell Presidenr Karen Sander~ Gloria Brown Vice Presidenr ecretary56

Formula for success! ... Take one tall athlete, add a friendly Charlonian, toss in two hard-working gals from Butler, and top it off with an energetic Key Club mem- ber - all these working together comprised the Jordan High Executive Council. The combination of Paul, Karen, Glori::., Beverly, and Lowell gave to Jordan's student body a new air of activity, combined with friendliness and enthusiasm. This group of talented people kept the embers of Beetdigger tradition glowingthroughout the year.Beverly Hilton Lowell AshmanHi swrian Judge 57

Student Court associate judge; James Jensen, prosecuting attorney; Ann Lund- berg, clerk; and Phil Goldbranson, adviser. Ready to question any 'offender is the Student Court- Shirley Price, reporter; James Petersen, marshall; Daryl Walbeck, first associate judge; Lowell Ashman, judge; Terry Labrum, second Deputies Row Two: Lee Ashton, Dec Peterson, James Petersen, Dennts They pop up everywhere - they ' re the regulamrs of &!lltlcnt Bntcman, Gene rawfortl, Marlon Andrus, Pearl Pollartl, Joe Walters, Don Milne, Dtck Shepherd, James Fitzgeruld, Shelly discipline. The deputies are, Row One: Sandra Scoffield, Mnrie m11h, nntl Dean Wolf. Anderson, Kathleen Hansen, Carolyn Enckson, Nancy Ann Newman, Carolyn Wright, Geraldine Whitmore, Joyce Nunley.58

Giving the student body officers help in solving specia l prob- Officers' Councillems are the student officers' council, comprised of: Lee Jen-son, Boys Club President; Geraldine Sund, Girls Club Presi- dent; Howard Swapp, Senior President; Karl Miller, Junior President; Joan Pollard, Sophomore President; and Jesse Cas- per, Adviser.Keeping their home rooms informed are the student council Student Councilmembers - Row One: Nancy Higgenson, Peggy Parker, Caro-lyn Nichols, Judy Beckstead, Gayle Kidder, Lorna Sjoblom, Jensen, Donna Dunyon, Kay Winward, Vickie Showell, Joyce Nunley, Ardine Toone, Jeanette Todd, Ila Howard, John Pol-Argene Adams, Betty Bi ll s, Brent Anderson, Don Blasius, lard, Ronald Brown. Row Three : Kenneth O 'Brien, ClydeShelly Smith, Russell Benson. Row Two: Erma Ennis, Afton Grover, Paul Nicol, Beth Proctor, Geraldine Whitmore, Jim Dumas, Norene Evans, Gay Rasmussen, Irene Nystrom, Joe Baker, and Floyd Mori. 59

0. D. Ballard Every high school, whether it will or no, devel p traditions. Because the ·e affect the moral tone Principal and the educati n::d climate of the schoo l, they arc very important. The ideals of fine people and60 countless trea ·urcd experiences are the warp and wo f f which these traditions arc woven. A those of the past have created these, we of the present mu ·t bring th m to life by our I yal ad- herence. We hav an obligation to make thee sacred traditions deeper and finer a the result of our stay at J rdan. Let u n t fail!

As an assistant to the Principal, Phil F. Gold-branson is in charge of rhe registration of thestudent body. Aside from teaching, he also putsin a great deal of time scheduling the calendar. Dunn Taylor, administrative assist- ant, combines worthwhile advice wirh constructive criticism in work- ing on the eligibility, the discipline, and the welfare of the students. His decisions are based on sound judg- ment and complete fairness.Girls' ounselor, Mrs.Evelyn N. Wood, alongwirh her counciling andteaching, supervises thenctivities of the GirlsClub, Jay Dees, and Jor-Janctts. Jesse B. Casper conscientiously assists the boys at Jordan with their problems. He acts as an adviser to several student body activities and is chairman of the scholarships and graduation committee. 61

Anne Boucher Foods Melvin Berrett Engli~h Afton Forsgren English --~-62

E. H. Kennington Welding Charlotte Johnston English E. L. Crawford HistoryJEA Building Representatives - J. M. Peterson,Frank Kamnikar, and Charlotte Johnston.

R. S. Peterson Chemistry ]. L. Seal Woodwork Grant Martin /-lis wryArval NelsonPhotOgraphy Ray Oliverson Phys. Ed. Fay Thomns Bookkeeping64

Lowell Boberg Languages LeMar Hendrickson EnglishLanguage Arts Representatives -R. D. Madsen, Afton Forsgren, andLeMar Hendrickson.

Glen SoulierVoc. Agriculture Ted Sjoblom W or!d H isrory Yvonne Schofield Dancing Don Parr Sociology & EconomicsDon BrownEnglish Betty Zi eve Speech66

Jed Wasden Stan SharpMach. Shop EnglishDale SorensenAlgebra Ken Brady Opporwmcy Teacht.Y Visual Atds Chairman - Don Parr; Secretary of Faculty - C. N. Craw- ford; Faculty Manager of Activities - Robert L. Pixton.

OFFICE STAFF - Principal Ballard's secretary, Mrs. Bernice Casper, and bookstore clerk, Bar- bara Webster, fulfilled the various needs of in· qui ring visitors. Their helpfulness and cooperation were an asset in the busy life of a \"Beetdigger.\" CAFETERIA STAFF - Mrs. Mable Larson, not photographed, supervised the preparation of the mid-day meals. She was assisted by Mrs. Rosetta Brand, Mrs. Evelyn Brown, nnd Mrs. Hazel Dow- ding. people behind the scenes supporting traditions CUSTODIAN STAFF - Keeping everything in order, keeping the building \"spic\" and \"span,\" and answering numerous re uests of faculty members were the responsibilities of ustodinn D. Almy Dowding and his assistants, Lawrence Ainsworth, and Wallace Ben on. BUS DRIVERS - Row One: Lou Orgill, Russ Oakeson, Ross Palmer, Y. W. Harrod, Elmer Pal- mer, LeRoy Dansie. Row Two: Elvib Evanb, Verle Smarr, E. L. Morris, Emery Allen, Earl Maynard, Dean Smith, Gilbert Benson.68

SECRETARY - Mr . Gloria STAGE HANDS- Row One: Ralph Schroeder,Bishop assists Mrs. Wood with Clemrnent Nickle, Harold Grirnaud, Lynn Green,her reading classes; the rest of Dale Holt. Row Two: Harold Vordos, Kay Bog-her time is spent fulfilling her gess, Clair Despain, Val Carlsen, R. D. Madsen,duties as secretary to Mr. Taylor. Ernie Atwood, Pat Nemanic, James Estepp.The J rdan P T A enjoyed a year's activities, starting MR. TAYLOR'S HELP - Students Kent Burgon and Renee Sorensen cooperated with Mr. Dunnwith the \"Back to School Night\" on October 13 and Taylor in his job of checking student discipline,climaxing itt the theme, \"This Is Your Life,\" honor- aiding welfare projects, and advising studentsing Mr. Ballard. with their problems. STUDENT CUSTODIANS - Warren Vincent, Bruce Edwards, Richard Johnson, Robert Mar- getts, and Craig Baird assisted Custodian Alroy Dowding by cleaning the building. Not photo- graphed: Ray Bateman and Dan Nelson.PTA OFF! ERS - Historian, Mrs. Hardy Mc- p. t. a.Farlane; First Vice President, Mrs. Laurence Jen-sen; Treasurer, Mrs. john Laveder; President,Mrs. Harold Ashman; ouncil Representative,Mr . L. . Greer; and Second Vice President, 0.D. Ballard.PTA COMMITTEE HEADS - Mrs. ChesterHendrickson, Mrs. John F. O'Brien, Mrs. HaroldAshman, Mrs. Leonard Beckstead, absent; Mrs.Joel Jensen, Mrs. Stanley Wells, Mrs. Parley Sprat-ling, Mrs. Ronald Sylvester, and Mrs. RawlinMilne. 69

Arthur E. Peterson Superintendent Over the years many happy students have met in this the tability of it purp e, and the interests and de- school. They have exchanged greetings, made their con- sires f those who have attended it. Regardle s f the tributions, gleaned some ski lls from the training offered, extent of a student's activitie r c ntributions to ch ol and have passed n into other realms of human en- life, ea h student alway leav s s me influence upon deav r. As they meandered through these hall and the l! hool traditi ns. Each also gleans value which participated in the sch ol activities they have he lped arc perpetuated through ut life. develop a way of life, some standards of living, me skills and some examples of behavi r w rthy f emula- This book is dedicated to Jordan' tradition . The ho1 e tion. The patterns so formed are now symbols f the i~ paramount that the reading of it page will amp lify school. We ca ll them the \"Traditi n of Jordan.\" the memories of its reader , and mr hasize the ideals and patt ·rns of !if f r which it is intended. To the Traditions do become living testimonials of the s )und- degrc' this purp( se is a hieved will the tradition p r- ness of the principles from which a sch ol is built, traycu become bviou and meaningful.70

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT - Reed H.Beckstead spent an eventful school year assistingSuperintendent Peterson as supervisor of secon-dary education. He visited the district schools,helping with various problems and activities. CLERK OF BOARD - Stanley A. Rasmus en spent many hours keeping records. As a part of his job, he authorized all school purchases and supervised distribution of the finances.11UILDIN , DIRE TORS - All diMrict buildingproblem> were handled by F. A. Orton and Ken -neth V. Dunn . Directing building constructionconsumed Mr. Orton's time; Mr. Dunn super-vised the mnmtennnce and operation of the dts-trict school buildings. 71

BOARD OF EDUCATION, JORDAN SCI!OOL DISTR! T- john Rich, Snndy; Dr. ). 0. Jones, vice president, Midvale; Leonard ' . Bcchtcad, Riverton; Rex T. Tripp, president, Bingham. Jnset: Marvin Jensen, WcM jordan. SUPERVISORS- itting: Kathleen Turney, visiting teacher; P. M. Mi kel on, director pupil personnel; Mary Storey, vi&itin~o: tenchcr. tanding: 1!yrum mith, visiting teacher; Elwo d Pace, visiting reacher; flunon Miller, speech therapist; Earl ). Thurman, psychologist.72

To have sown in the souls of men Thoughts that will not die, To have been a link in the chain of life Shall be immortality. David 0. McKay •1n memor1• am LUCILLE TUTTLE VERNON RALPH HARPERJordan lost a dear friend and a skilled An automobile accident on Novemberartist with the passing of Miss Turtle 28, 1954, claimed the life of Ralph Har-on January 3, 1955. Numerous, success- per, son of Willis R. and Chloe Lloydful activities were exemplified by her Harper of Midvale. A friendly student, this was his graduation year.enthusiasm ond cooperation. 73

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SPEECH MEET - Jordan was host to the annual District Interpretative Speech Meet, which was held March 31. Janice Bair, Coleen Spratling, Patty Ann Parker, and Pat Phelps rehearsed the play, \"Overtones,\" by Alice Gerstenberg - one of Jordan's entries.the play's the thing\"The play's the thing!\" As fitting as this line by Shake-speare may be to introduce the Cultural Arts division,so may it be appropriate to dedicate, as a special tribute,this division to Mi s Lucille Tuttle, who was so much apart of the speech and music activities of Jordan High. Kathy Jones, Mary Howlett, and Karen Neilsen warch Pat Fitzgerald prepare a pantomime while waiting their turns to practice story telling and give dramatic readings. A Tribute, A Dedication Look t this Day I For it is Life, the very Life of Life. In its brief c urse lie all the Yarities and Realities of your Existence; The Bliss f Gr wth, Th Gl ry of Action, The Splend r of Beauty; For Yesterday is but a dream, And T m rr w i nly a vision; But Today well lived makes every T m rr w a Vii n f Hope. Look well, thcref re, to this Day I Lucille Tuttle lived her day at Jordan through twenty- three years, true t thi , her accepted philos phy \"From the San krit,\" inspiring the lives of her fell w teachers and students. In her death n January 3, 1955, ] rdan lost a great teacher, an inspired artist, and a loyal, de- v ted friend.76

bands The band performed during \"half time\" at the Jordan-Davis game.As in past year, the band program wasin keeping with the traditions of JordanHigh. New uniforms took the place of theold as the band led the Santa Claus Par-ade in Salt Lake City. Two of the impor-tant activities conducted by the band werethe Band Festival and Band Day.Noel Taylor, president; Donna Dunyon,vice President; Dick Shepherd, secretary;and Rees Jenson, student director, werethe officers of the band. They worked withthe leaders of the various sections of theorganization.The Pep band, an auxiliary of the regularband, promoted pep and school spirit atthe ball games and pep rallies.DRUM MAJOR, TWIRLERS - Leland Matthews, Joyce Milne, PEP BAND - Builders of morale and traditional school spirit.Mary Jane Brady, Judy Green, Xene Pappas, Mary Ann Olsen,Annette Hudson, Gayle Poulson.CONCERT BAND - The annual Spring Concert was presented by the bandunder the excellent direction of Mr. Crapo. The variety of selections caught theinterest of all who were present. 77

Left ro Right, Row One: Judy Beckstead, Sue Gibbons, Marie Wnlker, Nancy Denney. Row Tl.rcc:: Gale Webb, huck Minnick,Godfrey, Karma Chamberlain, Pat Smith, Janet Dahl, Marcia Michael Wri~ht, Allen Webb, Floyd Alldredge, John Romero,Mitchell. Row Two: Rosemarie Schmidt, Jessie Kay Greenwood, Paul Ja ohson, Ralph A~hworth, Raymond Yasukochi, LouiseEmmanuella Koncurar, Janet Finlayson, David Eastman/ Ann But- Mace, Dorene Richards, Pauline Schmidt. Row Four: Mr. Clementterfield, Milo Pearson, Mary Howlett, Jane Marsha I, CoDele rapo, Donna Dunyon, harles raham, Lindsay Brady. A section of the orchestra - including Ann Butterfield, Milo Pearson, Mary Howlett, David Eastman, and Janet Finlayson- prepare for the Spring Concert. orchestra The musical program at Jordan has been enriched by the concert orchestra. Under the supervision f ]. Clement Crapo, di- rector, the rchestra participated in sev- eral ch I pr ductions. During the year they t k part in \"The Messiah,\" the opera, and the annual Spring Concert held at Jordan. Their services were needed at numerous stage and musical pr grams. C ncertmistress was Judy Beck- stead.78

The Jordan L.D.S. Seminary and the Jordan High Music Department combinedtheir efforts to present the 12th annual presentation of Handel's \"The Messiah.\" messiah Mary Agnes Jacobson, Jean Kynaston, Mike Varanakis, Lindsay Brady, and Mr. Crapo study the score for \"The Messiah.\"Handel's ratorio, \"The Messiah,\" waspresented on December 17 for the stu- 79dent body and December 19 for the gen-eral public. This year's program was abig success, with approximately 270 stu-dents taking part. Of these, 235 werechorus members and 35 were orchestrastudents. The five featured soloists were:Janet Gammell, soprano; Mildred Gib-bons, contralto; Ray Brimhall, tenor; EarlMorris, baritone; and Roy M. Darley, or-ganist. This presentation is sponsored bythe Jordan Seminary in cooperation withthe music department.

Edgar Hoopiiaina Patty Ann Parker Father Vinnie Will Erekson Dan Jorgensen Clarence Whitney Johnny Erekson Charles Ferguson John Harlan Ann Lundberg Rosemary Miner Cora Margaret After the final curtain, Party Parker presented Miss Zieve with a cor- sage emblematic of the appreciation of the cast to their director. life with father The Jordan High Masque and Gavel Club presented the annual school play on November 11 and 12. Clarence Day's Life With Father, by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse was capably cast with Edgar Hoopiiaina as father and Patty Anne Parker as mother in lead roles. Miss Betty Zieve directed the producti n and was assisted by Gayle Pixton and Janice Bair. The stage and lighting was handled by Mr. Royal Madsen's stage craft cia s. Mr. Donald 01 on and his art students painted the scenery and special posters. Mr. Don Parr, Mr. Benjamin Bruse, and Mr. R. L. Pixton were in charge of the make-up. Other students assist- ing were Ann Nilsson, in charge of pr perties; Carmen Ll yd and Delores Lunnen, advertising; Peggy Ann Kirton and Sylvan Olsen, programs; Judy Larson and Sandra Mitchell assisted Lowell Boberg with the music; and members of the Masque and Gavel Club were ushers. The furniture used was borrowed from Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Sharp. Janice Richardson Edward Miner Rees1ensen Mary Skinner Rev. Dr. Lloyd Dr. Humphreys80

As the performers took their curtain call, they were greeted with en- thusiastic applause. T he cast members are: Will Erekson, John Erekson, Dan Jorgensen, Charles Ferguson, Coleen Spratling, Linda Sabey, Rose- mary Miner, Karen Beckstrand, Peggy Kirton, Patty Parker, Eddie Hoop- iiaina, Marlon Andrus, Rees Jensen, Edward Miner, Janice Richardson, and Ann Lundberg.W llltncy recites his catechism to Rev . Dr.Lloyd as Vin1tie, his mother, and Harlanht s brother, listen. Mr. Ben Bruse applies make-up to Marlon Andrus, Docror Sommers, as Rees Jensen, Dr. Humphreys, looks on.ant! Jani ce Ri chardson, Mary Skinner, whis · o-student directors, Janice Bair and GaylePixton check the script.Vinnie tries to convert Father to baptism. 81

Announcers, Linda Jacobson and Dan Jorgen- Complete traveling assembly cast in the finale. sen-\"Flub splits the atoms of dirt and grime.\" THE RHYTHM AIRES - David Eastman, James ampbell, Noel Tay- lor, Don Blasius, Kendall 13unnell, Ors n Kesler, Dick hepherd, Edward Pond, Floyd Alldredge, Brent tephens, and John Romero. \"! flubbed it\" - Lowell Ashman, Ann Lundberg, Carmen Lloyd, and Bruce Rosenhan.82

DOUBLE TRIO - Elaine Jenson, Evelyn Day, Gayle Poulsen, Bar- TRAYEUNG ASSEMBLY COMBO - Boyd Fitzgerald, Char-bara 13rady, Annette Jensen, and Darlene Church - furnishedba kground music for Leland Matthew 'b solo. lene Hoffman, Gene Hunt, Sunnie Nelson, Ru sell Schneider, Jimmy Fitzgerald. Not photographed: Pat Fitzgerald. T. V . or not T.V. MUSKRAT RAMBLE - Kendall Voyce, Sandra Casper, Brent Anderson, Mike Varanakis, Grace Graham, JohnThe Jordan traveling assembly gave seven performances. Their pre- Erekson. Not photographed: Claudette Densley and Joycemier appearance was at the Parent ' and Sons' \"Night Out.\" Director Nunley.Lowe ll Boberg, assisted by Ben Bruse, Yvonne Schofield, Stan Sharp,Donald 01 en,]. lement rapo, and Royal Madsen, produced a pro-gram full f hum r and talent. Dancers included Karen Burkinshaw,Sue Gibb ns, Marilyn Hughes, Ardell Jones, Barbara O'Brien, JoanMorrow, Deanna Wenerstrorn, laudia Hansen, Pat Phelps, DeannaH ndrickson, Janice Price, Dorothy ]ex, Penny Radmall, Delores Lun-nen, Beverly Sandquist, Nelda Moon, harlene Townsend, MargeneOrr, and Joan Winn. R semary Jensen accompanied the male trio. Thestage crew assi ted with the properties and light. The traveling assem-bly student c mmittee was: arla Benson, Shirlee Gehring, DeloresLunnen, Floyd Mori, Dav;d Lloyd, Eric Nystrom, and Dan Jorgensen. MALE TRIO - Dennis Bateman, Rees Jensen, and Nephi Fitzgerald. Traveling Assembly Chorus 83

Coleen Spratling ... Richard Wellington Mike Varanakis Karen Beckstrand Lady-In- Waiting llytch Prince Dmitri Tatiana Eldon Forman Tsar Mikhail f.,an woos Tatiana's Lady-In-Waiting. Jay Fullmer mea ures DeWayne Bailey as Mis Betty Henderson writes c.lown the size. Lelnnd Matthews waits his turn. DIRECTOR - Mr. Ben Bruse, Mr. ). Clement rap , N reen Tester, Miss Detty Zieve, Ann Nils- son, and Mtss Yvonne Schofield. Jay Fullmer Nancy Higginson Roy Stuart Vaslav Mother Vanya lester84

THE FOREST PRINCE - An operetta with music from Tschaikowski, lyrics byEdith Sanford Tiliotson, and the book by Paul Monroe. Here the entire opera ca tpo~e at the close of a rehearsal. A very successful opera, \"The Forest Prince,\" was presented by the music department of Jordan High on March 23 and 24. It is the story of Tatiana, a Russian princess, who was held for ransom by a band of wild and carefree Cossacks. Vaslav, the leader of the Gypsy band, falls mad ly in love with Tatiana but they think they cannot marry because their worlds are so far apart. The Cossacks help the Tsar beat their common enemy, the Tarters, and in the course of events that follow, Vaslav finds he is the son of the Tsar, long ago captured by the Cossacks.and Roni Nelson Karen Beckstrand, Tariana, and Jay Fullmer, Vas[av, portray a love scene. 85

I SENIOR TEAM - Row One: Betty Enni~t, Rosemary Miner, Vickie Showell, D. Anna De~pain, Helen Anderson, Shirley Price, lenda Graham, andra Casper. Row Two: Eddie Hoopiiaina, Duane Lovele~s, Dennis Bateman, Martin O'Keefe, Rees Jensen, Kendall Bunnel, Lowell Ashman. JUNIOR TEAM - Row One: Mike Adondakis, Gayle Farnsworth, LuOeen Petersen, Mary Gardner, LnPrtelle Davis, Joene Tranter, Marian Beck, Audry Thayne, Judy Larson, Dan Jorgensen. Row Two: '. N. rawford, Edward Miner, David Wtnn, Marlon Andrus, Bruce Roscnhan, Gerard Vanderhooft, Willard Malstrom, Davtd Brown, Bruce Whited, Will Erekson. SOPHOMORE TEAM - Row One: Arlene Usher, JoAnn Golf, Moonyeen Newman, Wayne abey, Rosalie Brklaci h, Judene Norene Evans, Rose Mary Jensen, Carolyn Evans, Sandra White, asper, haron Swenson, MeiRae Bateman, lnre Desrnin. Row Maureen Newbold, Lynda Fairborn, Van Lindsay. Row Two: E. Three: [Ja .Mortensen, Jerry Forbush, Joe Bnker, Maurice Wells, L. Crawford, Irene Nystrom, Roger Stevenson, Rosalie Madsen, Jerry Hutchm son, Wnvnc ow ley, LaDaun Taggert, Norene liard- castle86

Editor Ann Lundberg planned and worked with her staff to meet the April deadline of the Courier. Associate Editors Vickie Ann Showell and Rosemary Miner gave Ann Lundberg able assistance in compiling student compositions.The student publication, The Courier,was distributed in May. Under the su-pervtSI n f A. LeMar Hendrickson, ad-vi er, and Ann Lundberg, edit r, this '55Courier was composed of literature andart written and drawn by J rdan students.Adviser A. LeMar Hendrickson discusses a problem with the Staff members Vickie Showell, Cherry Gold, Jeneanne Pack, ourier staff members, Gny le Farnsworth, Joene Tranter, LaPrille Glenda Ander~on, Genielle Evans, Marilyn Hughes, RosemaryDavis, Dennis nnteman, Judy Larson, Afton Jensen, and Mary Miner, and Glenna Leek look through old Couriers to note layout.Lou Loader. 87

Don Milne, managing editor, and his staff strived to compile an inter- esting and informative school paper - The Broadcaster. Miss Oralie Rawson and Mr. Melvin Berrett, ad- visers, kept their Junior Journalism classes busy supplying news, fea- tures, cartoons, and sports articles. In addition to these students, seven Senior reporters, plus all staff mem- bers, were busily engaged in obtain- ing worthwhile material for this publication. Miss Rawson's Journalists - Row One: aria Benson, eraldine Whitmore, An- nette Jensen. Row Two: LuDeen Petersen, Marylyn Lang, VeNae Burgon, lenna Leek, R:1Nnc Simon on. Row Three: Elinorn Me ombs, Doris Jensen, Lorna Sjob- lom, Linda Jacobson . Row Four: Mary 13iljani , Mary Ann ardner, Marilyn llughes, Pat Downs. Row Five: Pat Dahl, nyle Kidder, Sharon Peeler, Bruce Edwards. Row Six: Dan Jorgensen, Ray Bateman, Marl n Andrus, and Lyle Hughes. Betry Ann Ennist Assinant Editor88

The Jordan High Broadcaster once again in 1955, as in the past three years, received top honors in the Quill and Scroll International Honor Rating. Miss Oralie Rawson was president of the Utah Association of Journalism Advisers this year. Our school paper has traditionally pre- sented articles of lasting interest in its ten to twelve issues per school year.Mr. Berrett's Journalists - Row One: Evelyn Day, Darlene Church, Kay Rodgers,Carol Anderson, Joan Romney, Sally 13eckstead, Janice Smith. Row Two : GaylePoulsen, Maxine Markus, Darlene Steadman, Carolee Allen, Mary Ann Olsen,Connie Anderson. Row Three: Penny Reed, Cherie Fitzgerald, DeeAnn Bendixen,Karma hamberlain, Carol Chamberlain, Dorothy Morrill, Barbara McKay,Nancy Higgin son, Larry Marshall, John Zrno, Kareen Nielsen, Marlene Wright,D onna Dunyon. Row Four: Cherry Gold, Edna Neff, Sheila Hamilton, MarilynNichols, and JoAnn Jones. CSoeonkio, rARi eporters _ en/yo B·Jsh o pShNirley [' . j nc canoe . or Phor e, B· ographed. L Jrd, HPaarwsPhAe.lps, '•V•OrJ.no · Ynne ' no SirnPsone Ronald BrownAssistant Editor 89

The first Jordan Beetdigger was EDITORIAL STAFF MEMBERS - Row One: Barbara printed in 1921-22, under the direc- O'Brien, associate editor; Afton Jensen, Helen Anderson, tion of Miss Laura Gardner. Miss associate editor; Joene Tranter, Gayle Farnsworth, Annette Gardner remained as adviser until Jensen. Row Two: Dnn Jorgensen, sports editor; Nancy Ann she retired in 1954. Although only Newman; Mickey Jones, art. a few Beetdiggers were sent to the Laura Gardner N SPA to be judged, Jordanites might well be proud of the record. First-Class Honors went to the 1941, 1947, and 1949 Beetdiggers; and All- American Honor Ratings to the 19- 52, 1953, and 1954 books. This year's staff, in behalf of all Jordan stu- dents, acknowledge her services. Connie Anderson and Arlene Sheppick, assistant editors; Mr. Editor Ethel Heki spent many hours preparing layouts, arranging Stanley Sharp, editorial adviser; Carol Anderson, assistant editor; photograph s, writing copy, and gathering inf rmation for th '55 and Arlene Haun, associate editor, discuss layout plans for the 13eetcl igger. '55 Beetdigger.90

BUSINESS STAFF MEMBERS - Business advisers E. L. Crawford ADVISERS - Murray Allen, art and photography; Ruth Neall,and Wanda Wade meet with staff members and alesmen. Row One: business; and Donald Olson, art, contributed sound advice and helpful suggestions to the \"all-new\" Beecdigger staff. arol hamberbin, Nila Rawlings, Karen Burkinshaw, Rees Jensen,Lorna Sjoblom, Lowell A~hman, Marilyn Nichols, Afton Jensen. Row BUSINESS STAFF MEMBERS - Gayle Pixton, Lorna Sjoblom,Two: Renee Henschke, Karma Chamberlain, Charlene Townsend, and Geraldine Sund promoted yearbook sales. Nor photographed:Darlene teadman, hicla Hamilton, LnPrielle Davis. Row Three: Judy Sylvester.Maxine Markus, Connie Anderson, arol Anderson, Sharon Swen-son, Dona Ryan, Sandra White, Gayle Poulsen, Rosemary Jensen,Rosalie Brklacich, Evelyn Dny, Rosalie Madsen. Row Four: DeedaVanDetta, LaVon !laws, lrene NyMrom, and Gayle Pixton.Checking photographs, hunting information, writing copy,paneling, typing, assembling divisions, working out dum-mies, and meeting deadlines consumed the time of theyearbook staff. Because everyone on the staff was inex-perienced, many hours were spent planning and testingnew and different ideas aimed to please. Six competentfaculty members assisted with the successful completionof the 1955 Beetdigger. STAFF MEMBERS - Patsy Coats, associate editor; Ethel Heki, editor: Kenny O'Brien and Don Zinser, photographers; and Jim Dumas, &taff member, check paneling of Junior section. Not photo- graphed: Don Blomquist, photographer. 91

DUANE SCOTT ' ... Winner of All-State fine arts award at BYU, 1954. SANDRA CASPER VICKIE ANN SHOWELL Winner in the Elks Lodge State vice president of Leadership Contest and ora- DECA Club tory winner. JOENE TRANTER ROSEMARY MINER econd place winner of JHS Awarded $50.00 btond for first FtrM place winner \"f American Legion place in &rate Elks Lead er~htp American Legion Auxili:uy Oratorical onrest. ontest. Ebbay 'o ntest. BASKETBALL STAR - Pearl Pollard, All-State ITARVE T QUEEN - Pat Fit zgera iJ wa voted 1954 and 1955; outbtanding Utah prep babketball Queen of the annual Fl·A llnrve,t Ball. player of the year.92

EDGAR HOOPIIAINA DEANNA WENERSTROM CALYIN SPRATLINGWinner of American Legion Jordan winner of the Betty Awarded FFA Carl RaymondOratory Contest and first Crocker Homemaking Contest Gray Scholarship.place winner, \"I Speak forDemocracy.\"~---.., BEVERLY SANDQUIST All-State sculpturing award at BYU Art Exhibit, 1954. ANN BUTTERFIELD PEGGY ANN KIRTON First Vice President of the Recipient of straight \"A\" report card in senior year. state Future Homemakers of America.FFA AWARDS - State Farmer Degrees: Glen Palmer, Nolan SWEETHEART KING - Robert Bailey wasSmith, and Calvin Spratling. Chapter Awards: Glen Palmer, awarded the King's crown at the annual Sweet-Chapter Star Farmer; Paul Steinfeldt, Junior Star Farmer; Joseph hearts' Ball.and Gordon Zitting, Sophomore Star Farmers; LaMar Davis, Chap-ter Star Dairy Farmer; James Bell, Swine Production; Clyde Hamil-ton, Beef Pr duction; Nolan Smith, Star Poultry Farmer, and GrantDahl, Farm Mechanics. District Awards: Bruce Whited, PublicSpeaking (Second District); and George Dansie, Soil and WaterManagement. SWEETHEART QUEEN - Jani ce Price wns crowned Queen at the FHA Sweethearts' Ball. 93



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Every Boy A MemberThe JAB is an organization of all of the boys atJordan. Led by their adviser, Frank Kamnikar,and their officers and representatives; the boyssponsored a Thanksgiving dance, a Christmasparty, and a \"Night Out\" for their parents. LeeJenson, president, and Danny Mascaro, vice presi-dent, were the officers of the 1954-'55 Boys' Club.Floyd and Lloyd Graham served as co-secretariesfor the first three quarters of the school year.Jim Dumas, senior representative; Sherman Day, junior rep-resentative; Lee Jenson, president; Frank Kamnikar, advi er;and Raymond Yasukochi, sophomore representative, relaxafter the Parents' and Sons' Jamboree. Pre~ident Lee Jenson and Vice President Danny Mascaro talk over one of the Boys' lub's activities. JUNIOR RED R S OMM!TrEE - Row ne: Don Joq.(cnsen, Dan Nelson, CJnry Larson. Row Two : Ken llun- ncl, Mrs. Wood, Edward M•ner, anJ herman Day. iunior red cross The J rdan Red Cro student c mmittee is a service rganization. hairman Kendall Bunnel worked with the five ther boys and Adviser, Mr . Evelyn W d, in helping with vari us projects in the area. One uch project was decorating for dances at the new Veteran's Ho pita!. Two repre- sentatives fr m the· Jordan committee will take part in a summer training camp to be held in Utah this year.96

Every Girl A Member JAG officers, Geraldine Sund, Carolyn Evans, and Marlyn Stout, encouraged every Jordan girl to work on one of their various and numerous ac- tivities. The Big Pal - Little Pal party, the Mothers' and Daughters' Night Out, Fathers' and Daugh- ters' Night Out, the Senior Tea, the Fashion Show, and several dances were the principal ac- tivities of the club. Mary Fitzgerald, Anne Bou- cher, and Bernice Casper were the advisers.Advisers Evelyn Wood and Bernice Casper get together with CarolynEvans, Marlyn Stout, and Geraldine Sund to plan their Mothers' andDaughters' party.HOME ROOM REPRE ENTATIVES - Row One: Joan Rasmussen, Carolyn Evans, vice president; Marlyn Stout, secre- tary; and Geraldine Sund, pre idem, take time outJoyce Milne, Darlene teadman, Geraldine Whitmore, Barbara Brady, ftum their busy Girls' Club schedule.Nancy Ann Newman, Rosemary Jensen, Knreen Nielson, Joyce Ebert,Kathryn Ferguson. Row Two: onnie ' rane, Bonnie Christian, LyndaNorton, Fran e~ Naylor, huron Dean, Marcia Nichols, haron Peeler, >eorgie Wetsel, Marjorie agers, neuy Lou Deakin. Row Three: JudyBills, Retn Lyn h, Emmnnuelln Koncurat, Loretta Witt, Irma Rae Vawd-rcy, LaDaun Taggart, Arlene Haun, Gayle Farnsworth, Ann Parry,Glenna Leek, Deanna Wenerstrom. 97