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GRAND VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL


Kellerton, Ringgold County, Iowa

The Class of 1968


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Deanna Kay Baker
 
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Michael Allen Adkisson
"Mike"
  
Shirley Denise Baker
"Shirl"
 
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Henry George Baker
"Hank"
  
Janice Sue Binning
"Jannie"
 
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Terry Baker
"Baker"

 
  
Carol DeAnn Bullock
 
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Terry Michael Barnes
  
Beverly Ann Deemer
"Bev"

 
 
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Harold Eugene Brandt
"Brent"
  
Doris Elaine Gillespie
"Elaine"
 
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Kenneth Ray Deemer
"Deem"
  
Kathy Ann Greenland
 
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Larry Grose
  
Goldie June Hardy
"Dutchess"

 
 
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Paul Rex Hileman
"Rex"
  
Barbara Kay Jimmerson
"Barb"
 
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Jimmie Gene Hoffman
"Jim"
  
Lynn Sarah Johnson
"Sarah"
 
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Alan Ray Klein
"Klein"
  
Eula Mae McWilliams
"Mae"
 
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Terry Wayne McDowell
"Mac"
  
Lana Sue Nichols
"Suzie"
 
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Marvin Lee Perkins, Jr.
"Butch"
  
Janice Christine Overholtzer
"Jan"
 
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Roland C. Peterson
"Rolly"
  
Melody Ann Parkhurst
"Mel"
 
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Robert Leslie Stark
"Bob"
  
Marlene Kay Pridgen
"Pidgeon"
 
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Elmer Dean Scott
"Dean"
  
Virginia Lee Shields
"Ginnie"
 
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Mitzi Zoe Virden
"Fritz"
  
Donna Jean Wicker
 
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Barbara Boles
"Barb"

 

 

L-R: Mitzi Virden, Treasurer; Carol Bullock, Secretary; Janis Overholtzer, Parliamentarian;
Kathy Greenland, President; Terry McDowell, Vice-President.


    The Class of '68 joined forces in 1962 with thirty-six members. Steve Boles joined the 7th grade class. In our 8th grade year we gained Cindy Brammer and Eula McWilliams but lost Steve Boles and Donna Emig. Our junior high years sparkled with basketball victories. The Dragonettes had the only perfect 8-0 season while the Dragons finished with a 4-4 mark. Blue and white streamers decorated the Grand River gym in May of 1964 as thirty-seven 8th graders set their goal as a "Non-Stop Flight to Success - '68 or Bust."

     Amid our freshman fumbles we lost Ron Howes, Cindy Brammer, Bruce Scott, and Bill Oviatt. During our sophomore year we were joined by Gary Foster, Harold Brandt and Alan Klein. Our ranks were diminished by the loss of Gary Foster, Johnnie Hutchinson, and Dick Ross. New juniors were Steve Boles and Marlene Pridgen, but Steve moved at the end of the year. Our junior year was made more exciting by weary fingers that twisted apple blossoms for the Junior-Senior banquet. Our theme - what else - "In Apple Blossom Time." The senior class gained Ethel Petrie and Pat Kean. Barbara Harris got married, and Ethel and Pat left us bringing the class to 33 members.


    Have you had any good dreams lately? If not, I'm sure you'll enjoy this one. It's in color with a cinerama screen and stereophonic sound. The actors and actresses are the members of G.V.'s graduation class of '68. The time is 1972.

    Down on New York's main strip, who do I see but JIMMIE HOFFMAN, who has become owner of the Bunnie Club. Her has been excused from military service due to his furry dependents.

    Dropping in at one of the current Broadway musicals is MITZI VIRDEN. Why she's not dropping in, she's the lead actress. She was just standing by when the lead broke her leg, and now "Virden" is up in lights.

    "Binning Body Repair" announces a new health studio in a suburb of Miami. Inside is JANICE BINNING counting 1-2-3- to 180 lb. women in mink gym suits.

    KENNY and DONNA have settled in Dallas. They are working hard to build the youngest professional basketball team ever. It's a very unique team, every kid's last name begins with a "D".

    Witchita, Kansas has made DEAN SCOTT quite rich. He's gone into the dog business full scale. Raising scotties, I think. After all, he has to keep it in the family.

    MARLENE PRIDGEN is out painting Chicago red in her new fire-engine red Rolls Royce. What's so special about red, Marlene?

    Poor KATHY GREENLAND is still studying in the lab at I.S.U. at Ames, Iowa. In her spare time, she's studying to be a Taylor.

    The beautiful casino in Las Vegas has a new owner, but fortunately they didn't have to change the name. HAROLD BRANDT is the proud owner. He won the whole works late on Saturday night.

    TERRY BAKER is keeping quite busy in New York. He's become a track star out of necessity. There's more girls to look out for in the big city. Watch out!

    REX HILEMAN is a big oil man out in Texas. It's sorta hard to be a millionaire when cod-liver oil is so unpopular, isn't it?

    JANIS OVERHOLTZER is the owner of a large cigarette manufacturing business. She really takes her business seriously. Why, she'd walk a mile for a Campbell.

    BARB JIMMERSON has become a duck farmer. She owns a spread up by Spokane, Washington. Has quite a little business going - raises Drakes.

    CAROL BULLOCK has succeeded in changing Paducah to the capital of Kentucky. Must be something pretty special about that place.

    HENRY BAKER is certainly glad he enlisted in the Navy. A lot of beautiful girls on those South Pacific Islands, huh?

    GOLDIE HARDY has joined the Women's Marines. After all, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

    DEANNA BAKER is running the Baker Beauty Bar in Hollywood. She's getting quite wealthy, too. Did you notice how nice Richard Burton's hair looked in the last film? It's all her good work.

    MIKE ADKISSON is the new head photographer of PLAYBOY. His devoted interest and enthusiastic work during his spare time has made him an outstanding choice above all other applicants. Congratulations, Mike!

    Anyone feel like enlisting in the Navy? Then talk to SARAH JOHNSON, your friendly, local Navy recruiter. With this gal as the government's right hand man, the line at the recruiting center has never been so long.

    MARVIN PERKINS is the star comedian at the "Sands" in Las Vegas. He owes all his wit to the free training in Mr. Hartwig's classes. Make sure you don't stop to eat on the job, Marvin.

    BEVERLY DEEMER and ELAINE GILLESPIE have combined forces and joined the circus. They're expert magicians and knife throwers. They've even talked the circus owner to bring the show back to the Grand Valley area.

    ROBERT STARK is in Grand River, but he's made an exciting discovery - the 32 hour day. For those who have more important things to do than chores.

    ALAN KLEIN has developed computer farming. All you have to do is push a button. Leave it to Alan to think of it.

    SHIRLEY BAKER has made modeling her profession. She was on the cover of GLAMOUR'S April issue.

    U.C.L.A.'s new professor is LARRY GROSE. He's a history teacher. Did you ever find out who's buried in Grant's tomb?

    LANA NICHOLS is the new nanny of Nichols' Nursery for millionaire children. The kids all think she's swell, 'cause she spares the rod and spoils the child.

    TERRY McDOWELL is in a high executive office. He's janitor of the 98th floor of the Empire State Building.

    VIRGINIA SHIELDS wanted to be an elementary music teacher, and she now has three kids of her own to sing lullabies to.

    MELODY PARKHURST has become a mechanic. She decided that she wanted to be able to drive home, too.

    HEIGHT-ASBURY is still a popular area and EULA McWILLIAMS has made it her home. She speaks daily to over 1000. And she thought English class was tough.

    TERRY BARNES has turned into an acrobat. He balances two or three girls at once. Gets kind of tough, doesn't it, Terry?

    This is what I predict for the year of '72. Who knows, it may come true. Dreams often do.


I, BEVERLY DEEMER, will to Barbara McWilliams my ability to try and keep out of as much trouble as I can.

I, ELAINE GILLESPIE, will to Barbara Perkins my track shoes for the 440 yard run.

I, KEN DEEMER, will to Randy Van Laar my height. He'll need it!

I, LARRY GROSE, will to Greg Johnson my ability to keep up the good work in any study hall.

I, REX HILEMAN, will to Steve Lowman my ability to get along with the seventh period study hall teacher.

I, ALAN KLEIN, will to Mike Shields an ol' lazy '58 Chevy (it's so lazy even the gears are shiftless).

I, GOLDIE HARDY, will to Peggy Smith my ability to stay out of the ditches.

I, KATHY GREENLAND, will to Sandy Smith my ability to come in 8th at the lunch line. I owe this to holding on to Marvin Perkin's shirt tail, Sandy.

I, HAROLD BRANDT, will to Billy Mercer my tissue paper. Have fun!

I, CAROL BULLOCK, will to Marsha Hosfield my Ouija Board. May you have better luck with it than I did.

I, DONNA WICKER, will to Pat Perkins my large green leaf (make good use of it, Pat).

I, TERRY McDOWELL, will to any underclassman my ability to tame down Miss Baker in Bookkeeping Class. (Be tuff, boys!).

I, BARB JIMMERSON, will to Kay Keller the ability to pour pop like it should be poured.

I, MARVIN PERKINS, will to a certain "A" student my half-used basketball suit. Get 'em, Randy!

I, ROBERT STARK, will to Bob Boles my ability to be on time for the bus.. We know, Boles, you just got up!

I, VIRGINIA SHIELDS, will to Carol Miller my red hair. Two shades are better than one.

I, BARB BOLES, will to anyone that can use it any valuable bits of literature that I may have left behind.

I, LANA NICHOLS, will to Pam Wilcoxson my old locker, No. 8. May you have as much trouble with it as I had.

I, MELODY PARKHURST, will to Linda Nichols my old Olds. (Warning: It'll usually get you where you're going, but for some odd reason, you'll have a hard time making it home).

I, MARLENE PRIDGEN, will to Sheryl Becker my curlers and a good pair of scissors.

I, DEAN SCOTT, will to John Klein my height. May he grow and grow.

I, MITZI VIRDEN, will to Pat Daily the hope that you'llsee a U.F.O. to prove I'm not as completely buggy as you think I am.

I, JANICE BINNING, will to Linda Nichols my quietness and my speediness in getting dressed at basketball practice.

I, DEANNA BAKER, will to Karen Snook the ability to study in study hall, especially sixth. Use it better than I did.

I, JANIS OVERHOLTZER, will to Paula Greimann the half-nose that was willed to me, and then some.

I, BEVERLY DEEMER, will to Linda Hohn my ability to stop daydreaming and do some studying for a change Do your best, Linda.

I, LARRY GROSE, will to anybody the right to sleep in study hall.

I, REX HILMAN, will to Rodney Kelley all my gum to chew in study halls.Chew it good, Rodney!

I, ALAN KLEIN, will to Jack Van Laar my big feet and clumsiness. Good luck, Jack!

I, GOLDIE HARDY, will to anyone who wants it my ability to get to English class on time.

I, KATHY GREENLAND, will to any brave Junior my roll of Charmin.

I, CAROL BULLOCK, will to Linda Edwards my Siamese cat. Be careful when you dunk him in the stool.

I, DONNA WICKER, will to Pam Wilcoxson the ability to be in the right place at the right time.

I, MARVIN PERKINS, will to mean kids only my place in bookkeeping class. Make it tough, fellas.

I, ROBERT STARK, will to Maurice Jones my old government book. You won't have any trouble telling it's mine!

I, VIRGINIA SHIELDS, will to Karen Snook the ability to laugh at June's funny pictures on the study hall table. Just don't get caught.

I, EULA McWILLIAMS, will to Linda Adams the ability to not turn ten different shades of red every time she laughs.

I, LANA NICHOLS, will to my two sisters, Linda and LeAnn, the joys and sorrows of high school life and the ability to stay out of trouble.

I, MARLENE PRIDGEN, will to Carol Miller my ability to control my temper. Hope you can use it to a good advantage.

I, DEAN SCOTT, will to Sheryl Becker my ability to keep the family car between the ditches on foggy nights.

I, MITZI VIRDEN, will to Sandy Smith my ability to talk a lot and never say a thing. Or do you really need that, Sandy.

I, TERRY BARNES, will to Betty Hopkins the courage to wave.

I, JANICE BINNING, will my big furry ear muffs to anyone who can find them.

I, SHIRLEY BAKER, will to Sandy Smith my nickname "Mrs. Daily."

I, BARB JIMMERSON, will to Carol Miller my ability to pop popcorn without buring it!

I, MELODY PARKHURST, will to Linda Adams my ability to fly out of windows. (But this time, I get to push!)

I, JANIS OVERHOLTZER, will to Linda Edwards my favorite padded bra. You didn't know they made them that small, did you?

I, DEANNA BAKER, will to John Klein the ability to play the pot lids after I'm gone.

I, TERRY BARNES, will to Ronnie Binning my holey sweat pants that Ronnie Rainey willed to me.

I, SARAH JOHNSON, will to Linda Edwards my Excedrin headaches, my blue ball point pen, my problems with the photographer, my bad temper, and anything else that will make her job SO MUCH FUN!

I, JIM HOFFMAN, will to Greg Johnson my satin pillow. Make good use of it.

I, SARAH JOHNSON, will to Janine Van Laar my fuzzy tail and my long ears. Hop away, Janie.

I, BARB BOLES, will to a certain energetic Ellston Junior my ability (Good fortune) to win a trip to Washington, D. C. Good luck, Marsha.

I, ROLAND PETERSON, will to Maurice Jones my ability to get along with my bookkeeping teacher. Hope you can do better.

i, SHIRLEY BAKER, will to Pat Daily my ability to keep my hands to myself. You won't break as many fingernails, Pat.

I, ROLAND PETERSON, will to Ronnie Binning my ability to have a ball all through high school and still get passing grades. Have fun, Ron; I did!!

I, ALAN KLEIN, will to Jim Clough and Lyle Griemann the ability to have self control while I'm driving. (Don't bite those fingernails too short, Lyle!)

I, HENRY BAKER, will to Mike George my motorcycle. (It still does have a wheelstand.)

I, TERRY BAKER, will to Steve Lowman and Mike George my distilling tubes. (May you guys have better luck with them than I did.)

I, TERRY McDOWELL, will to all boys taking Bookkeeping next year to watch out for "Old Evil Eyes." (You're going to have your work cut out for you next year, Miss Baker.)

I, HENRY BAKER, will to anyone my seat in 3:25 study hall so I can go home early.

I, TERRY BAKER, will to a certain sophomore my ability to stay out of trouble.. (And that doesn't mean going to Lamoni.)

I, KEN DEEMER, will to Melvis Jimmerson my ability, which I never used, to be on the honor roll. May he make better use of it than I did.

I, MIKE ADISSSON, will to the Freshman boys my great urge to study all the time.

I, ELAINE GILLESPIE, will to Barb McWilliams my fingernail file to use on the school bus.

I, HAROLD BRANDT, will to Greg Johnson my glasses in order that he might see oncoming teachers in time.

I, MIKE ADKISSON, will to Jesse Crees my ability to try to slow down on highways and other roads if necessary to avoid accidents and learn to obey traffic laws, even if it takes him twenty years.

I, EULA McWILLIAMS, will to Barb McWilliams my ability to not be such a run-around!

We, the Senior Class, will to the Sophomore Class our studious manners, responsibilties, superiority, charm, poise, and dignity which we have acuired together in our four beloved years of High School.

 

  • GV Administration, Teachers & Staff, 1968

  • Class Photographs, 1968

  • GV Homecoming, 1968

  • GV Athletics, 1968

  • GV Organizations, 1968

  • GV Snapshots, 1968

    Courtesy of GV Museum/Foland School, Kellerton, Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2018

    Class of '69 50th Reunion, May 25, 2018

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