Pictured above are the graduating seniors of the Class of '56, Palmer High School. Heading left to right they are:
1st row: Emmetta M. Cay wood, Norman Siadem, Joan N. F anchor, Paul H. Campbell, Richard W. Hendrickson, Sharon
J. McCartney, Judy L. James, Carol J. Berry and Louise S.Loberg. Middle row: Judith E. Bryant, Gary R. Verrall,
Dale H Clarke. Carol J. Spleitstoexer. Paul W. Davis. Barbara Hudgins Bentli. William D. Benlti. Jennetta Lindsey
Hughes, Wilda M. Harris, Carla J. Driggars and Marie Bennett. Top Row: Robert B. Barry, Warren W. Woods,
Ronald P. Aklestad. Claus M. Naske, William J. Lents, Jack C. Worledge. Lane G. Rise, Jeremy Gallagher. Laddie
P. Huntley, Helen M. Kurts, James A. Cottrell and Jerene F. Stephan.
-—Photo by Simpson
Our hearty congratulations to the 1956 Palmer High School graduates! You are now
about to take one of your first important ste ps toward your rightful place in our community
and in Hie world. You are our future statesmen, scientists, merchants, and leaders. May
the future paths you take be chosen with the wisdom you have acquired during your
school years and may we offer our very best wishes to you along those paths.
NORTH PALMER STORE
KETCHIKAN SPRUCE MILLS
PIPPEL INSURANCE
VALLEY THEATER
PALMER DRUG
ALASKA RURAL REHABILITATION CORP.
JIM HURLEY AND DOROTHY WOODS
PIGGLY WIGGLY
TOSrS SERVICE
BERTS DRUG
MATANUSKA VALLEY CO-OP ASSN.
BETTYS’
GRASSER’S HARDWARE
MATANUSKA TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION
NORM’S SUPER SERVICE
KOSLOSKY’S DEPARTMENT STORE
MATANUSKA VALLEY BANK
MOTOR-IN SERVICE
WESTSIDE SERVICE
PEARL WHITE LAUNDRY
FRONTIER CAFE
PALMER BAR
BOB AND RUTH
PALMER BODY AND PAINT
PALMER MACHINERY
VALLEY CLEANERS
VALLEY GROCERY
CURA’S VARIETY
JOHNNIE’S SURPLUS
MATAHUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION
KIRK’S SALES AND SERVICE
HARTLEY MOTORS IRC.