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In the fall of 1950 on this unpredictable mid century morning
twenty green freshmen, complete with a case of fright and wobbly
knees, enrolled in Mead High School. Our very friendly seniors gave
us the opportunity to make friends by giving us a party. Our fresh-
man year was under the sponsorship of Mr. Jones. We elected Grace
Moser president, David Bailey vice-president, Arlene Kudlacek secre-
tary, and Allan Nygren treasurer. Our Freshman year will hold many
memories, especially of our class skating parties.

In 1951, on a mild September day, twenty-two happy sophomores
opened the year under the sponsorship of Mr. Hunt. We chose Allan
Nygren president, Grace Moser vice-president, Arlene Kudlacek secre-
tary, and David Bailey treasurer. Here again we will remember the
good times.

In the autumn of 1952, twenty proud juniors, being upper class-
men, now found themselves walking on clouds. Mr. Bodzek was our
sponsor. Our officers were David Bailey president, Richard Pearson
vice-president, Arlene Kudlacek secretary, and Grace Moser treasurer.
We purchased our class rings and presented the Junior Play, "Bolts
and Nuts", in which we all enjoyed working. We also participated in
Boys and Girls County Government. Our class was host to the seniors
at the Junior-Senior Picnic and to the graduates and members of the
alumni at the Alumni Banquet.
On a bright and shining September day in 1953, we now ~aw that
the end was in sight. We started the year with seniority rights by
initiating the freshmen. Our sponsor was Mr. Simpson. We elected
the following officers--Richard Pearson president, Bob Moline vice
president, Ernest Rosenthal secretary-treasurer, and Arlene Kudlacek
class reporter. We looked forward to our Senior Play, the Junior-
Senior Picnic, Sneak Day, and last of all, graduation. "Yes, we are
going to graduate'', but wherever we go, you'll never find a better class
than the "Seniors of 1954" or a better school than Mead High School.
During our high school career, our class participated in many of the
school activities such as band, glee club, sports, and Pep Club; and
some individuals participated in solos at the contests and in journa-
lism work in the BUCCANEER, and the RAIDER.