Alexandria High School - Alexian Yearbook (Alexandria, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1955 volume:

0 : c 9 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1955, CENTRAL HIGH. ALEXANDRIA. MINNESOTA CLASSES.....................29 ACTIVITIES...................39 MUSIC.......................53 SPORTS......................67 FEATURE.....................81 2 We, the Senior Class of 1955, gratefully dedicate our “Alexian” to Mrs. John Kellog, who helped us so very much in our first years in junior high. We pay tribute also to the active part she has taken in community and school functions. 3 Seated: Dr. Van de Steeg, Joseph Perino, Argyll Peterson, Dr. Carlson, Clifford Hollingsworth. Standing: A. 0. Hafdal, Karl Kolstad. __ SCHOOL BOARD President, Argyll W. Peterson; Vice President, Joseph Perino; Clerk, Clifford Hollingsworth; Treasurer, Karl T. Kolstad; Director, Dr. R. C. Van de Steeg; Director, Dr. C. E. Carlson. 4 MR. GEORGE ANDERSON, Junior High Principal MR. ARTHUR HAFDAL, Superintendent of Schools ADMINISTRATION MR. C. B. RYKKEN, Senior High Principal 6 Seated: Miss Bergeron, English, Social Studies; Miss Lack, Eng- lish, French; Miss Dahl, English, Social Studies. Standing: Mr. Brown, English, Dramatics; Miss Mclnnis, English; Miss Stapleton, English; Miss Skalbeck, English; Mr. Reuter, English; Mr. Karls- godt, English, Social Studies. Not pictured: Mrs. Schwanke, English, Speech, Dramatics. Miss Foss, Social Studies, United States History; Mr. Greer, Social Studies, United States History; Mr. Morrison, United States History; Mr. Dziuk, World History; Miss Luchsinger, Social Studies, Math. 7 j£ Seated: Mrs. Halvorson, Elementary Algebra, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Solid Geometry; Miss Hokanson, Senior Math, Math 9; Standing: Mr. Anglin, Plane Geometry, Elementary Algebra, Senior Math; Mr. Butler, Math; Mr. Bale, Math, Physical Education; Mr. John Feda, Junior High Math. 7 Pf' Mr. Amundson, Industrial Arts; Mr. Hanson, Industrial Arts; Mr. Olson, Smith-Hughes Trade Classes, Metal Shop. Miss Pirkl, Typing, Bookkeeping; Miss Libera, Stenography, Typing; Mr. Stanger, Typing, Busi- ness Education. Mr. Ording, Vocational Guidance, Mr. Maack, Vocational Co-ordinator. Miss Kiger, Home Economics; Miss Peterson, Home Economics; Mrs. Youngquist, Home Eco- nomics. Seated: Miss Ludwig, Girls Physical Education, Guidance; Miss Bruflodt, Girls Physical Education, English. Standing: Mr. Connor, Driver Education, Coach; Mr. Smilanich, Health, Assistant Coach; Mr. Basch, Physical Education, Science, Coach. S Mr. Melby, Physics, Chemistry; Mr. Lohrmon, Science; Mr. Frank, Science; Miss Beste, Biology. Mr. Freng, Music, Rudiments of Music, Choir; Miss Strukel, Music, Choir; Mr. DiNino , Band, Rudiments of Music; Mr. Hapke, Orchestra. 9 CUSTODIANS K. Holmberg; P. Ensign, H. Mullen; V. Rooney; J. Peacock. Not pictured; F. Salmonson; M. Collins. BUS DRIVERS First row, left to right: V. Hock- steader; C. Johnson; J. Johnson; G. Engstrom. Second row: D. Reynolds; R. Dau; N. Housmann; L. Martin; A. Peterson; J. Nelson. Third row: A. Ellis; L. Lee; J. Peacock; L. Husit; A. Molien; G. Sylvester. Shirley Tate, Secretary-treasurer; Donovan Johnson, President; Gary Susag, Vice-president. SENIORS Seniors! Yes, we’re bona fide seniors, complete with caps and gowns. Nostalgia al- ready creeps in as we think about our short years of high school and try to erase the thought of never again entering Alex High's halls as students. The tassels on our mortar-boards tickle our necks as we march. We remember our freshman year so clearly. We looked at the upper cl assmen with admiring eyes, attended games faithfully, moaned about our tests in health class, and took our places as leaders of the junior high. Our carnival, spring party, and our news- paper, the Variety, stand out in our memories. As sophomores we proudly attended senior high auditoriums and dances without needing a special invitation. We busily joined clubs, hung around the Youth Center, and struggled with Julius Caesar. We successfully sponsored a snow-theme Christmas dance. In our junior year, we conscientiously learned our lists of Presidents, and became much more active in sports, dramatics, and various clubs. We were very proud of our class play, “Arsenic and Old Lace , on which we had spent many long hours. Spring came, and we started planning our Junior-Senior Prom and Party, with “Spring Party” as the theme. We dressed in our fluffy formals and new suits, and the big night was over all too soon. Our senior year started early, with class pictures taken before school opened. Our class rings arrived, and we began work on this Alexian. We were all very busy with Homecoming, the Alhi Times, Christmas concerts, and then our class play. Music festivals and exchanging pictures brought us closer to the rapid whirl of spring activ- ities. We were the juniors’ guests at the prom, then came the Senior Banquet, Honor Day, and Baccalaureate. Our gowns are warm, our throats are dry, but our eyes are not. “Pomp and Circumstance” is being played and we eye the pile of diplomas on the stage. These bits of paper announce our commencement! 12 ANDERSON, DOROTHY Futiire Business Leaders 4; jLi ary CUib. BAKKE, BARBARA National Honor Soci«ty 3 4 ANDERSON, LESLIE BALLARD, PAUL I f ' Alhi Times 1,2; School Student Council 1,4; Of- Patrol 4; F.F.A. 3,4, ficer 4; Alexian 4; Key Treasurer 3, Choir 3,4. Secretary 4; Club 2,3,4, Officer 4; Junior Class Play 3; One Act Play 3; Band 1,2,3,4, Of- ficer 4; Class Officer 3. ANDERSON, RONALD Student Council 2,4; A Club 2,3,4, Secretary-Treas- urer; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3.4, Captain 4, Football 1, 2.3.4, Track 1,2,3,4, Cop- ANDERSON, ROSE MARIE Junior Red Cross 3; Rooters Club 1,2,3; Alexian 4; Alhi Times 3; Sigma Beta Phi 4; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Choir 4. 13 BARTHOLOMEW, JOHN Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Class Play 3; Christ- ian Yough Fellowskjj BECKER, ARLENE BECKER, JUNETTA Junior Class Play Pro duction 3. BEHENG, MERLIN Audio Visual 2; School Patrol 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. BENSON, J. MORRIS Football 1; Track 1; Stage Force 4. BJORALT, RUB G.A.A. BLA1SDELLL DONNA Bowling TV' Socratic jljJub 2; Future Li si ness Leaders 4; fcoatfer Club 3;VAudio Vi sual Librar 2; O'. A. Ay •, 2. BOERNER, PETER Class Officer 3; Key Club 3,4; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Vice President 4; A Club 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Bas- ketball 2,3,4, Football 2,3, 4. BERGER, ELMER BOLSTAD, ESTER “A” Club 4; Football 4; Junior Class Play Usher 3. Baseball 3,4; Intramural Softball 2; Intramural Bas- ketball 3,4. BERGLIN, STUART School Patrol 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramural Ath- letics 1; Junior Red Cross 4. BEULKE, ELWOOD Audio Visual 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basket- ball 2,3; Stage Force 3. 14 BOTZET, ARDELLE Alexian Business Staff 4; Junior Class Play Usher 3; Glee Club 3; Nurse’s Assistant 4; Future Nurse’s Club 4; Homecoming At- tendant 3, Prom Committee 3. BOTZET, MARVIN Audio Visual 2; F.F.A. 1, 2 3,4. BROZEK, MARCELLA Alexian 4; Socratic Club 3, 4, Rooters Club 3,4; Junior Class Play Production 3; Choir 4; Glee Club 3; Youth Council 4. BRUNDELL, LESLIE Future Business Leaders 4; F.F.A. 3,4; Band 1. COOPER, WAYNE Student Council 1; School Patrol 2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Track 1. DANIELSON, CAROLE Alhi Times 3,4; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Rooters Club 1, 2,3,4; Co-president 4; Cheer- leader 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2; Declamation 3,4; Choir 4. BUSCH, MARION Future Business Leaders 4; Library Club 1; Secretary. Alexian 4; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Rooters Club 3, 4; Band 2,3,4; Nurse's Assistant 3; Future Nurse’s Club 3,4; Youth Council 4. CARLQUIST, DALE Future Business Leaders 4; Treasurer; F.F.A. 2,3. COLLINS, PHYLLIS Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Red Cross Council 3; Audio Visual 2,3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Bowling 1. DELL, JUNE Ahli Times 2,3,4; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 3; Audio Visual 2,3,4; Sec- retary 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Glee Club 3. DREGER, JAMES School Patrol 1; Christian Youth Fellowship 2,3,4. EGGERT, DONAVAN ENGLUND, MURIAL Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 4; Choir 3,4; Youth Council 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 1,2,3,4. 15 ENGSTROM, ROGER National Thespian Society 3,4; Key Club 4; A” Club 4; Junior Class Play 3; Band 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Bowling 3,4. ERICKSON, HENNING F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramural Athletics 2. FAIRFIELD, GEORGE FEARING, DARLENE FLAIG, ROBERT Student Council 2,3,4; Na- tional Honor Society 3,4; Key Club 2,3,4, Officer 3, 4; “A” Club 2,3,4, Officer 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Co-Captain 4; Base- ball 1,2,3,4. FLUEGEL, BARBARA Alexian 4, Feature Editor; Alhi Times 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4; Socratic Club 4; Jun- ior Class Play Production 3; Bowling 1,2,3,4, Officer 3; Prom Committee 3. FLYNN, PATRICK F.F.A. 1,2,3, Vice Pres., Pres., Dist. Pres., State Vice Pres.; Key Club 3,4. FOSLIEN, CAROLYN Future Business Leaders 4; Library Club 2,3,4. FRIER, DARRELL FROEMMING, MARVEL National Honor Society 3,4; Alexian 4, Editor 4; Alhi Times 3,4, Editor 4; Sigma Beta Phi 3,4, Officer 4; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Junior Red Cross 1,2,3,4, Officer 3,4; Bowling 1,2,3,4. GAWTHROP, JACQUELINE Rooters Club 1,2,3; Junior Class Play Production 3. GERNAND, ANITA Alexian 4; Alhi Times 2; Future Business Leaders 4; Library Club 2; Junior Class Play Production 3. GERTH, LOUIS School Patrol 1. HASKAMP, JOEL School Patrol 1; F.F.A. 2; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3. GROSZ, KATHLEEN Future Business Leaders 4, Officer 4; Rooters Club 4; G. A. A. 1; Bowling 2. iS s iK y GUENTHER, MARY ANN Alexian 4; Future Business National Thespian Society 3,4; Key Club 2,3,4; “A” Club 2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 3,4; Football 4; Youth Council 3,4, Of- ficer 4. HAUER, DONALD Junior Red Cross 3; Audio Visual 2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramural Athletics 1,2. HEDLUND, JANET Rooters Club 4. us HELGESON, GORRINE Future Business Leaders 4; Rooters Club 3; Junior Class Play Production 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. HANSON, JOHN Future Business Leaders 4; School Patrol 2,3; F.F.A. 2,3; Band 1. HARIED, PATRICIA Alhi Times 2,3,4, Off 4; Socratic Club 2,3 A.A. 2,3,4; Rooters Club 3,4; Switchboard 4; Choir 3,4) Bowling 2,4 17 HELGESON, JO ANN National Thespian Society 4, Officer 4; Alexian 4; Rooters Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Declamation 3; Band 1,2; Youth Council 4. HERZOG, Alhi Ti lub 3; Jtinior 4; Rooters Glub 3,4; Triple Tri Octette 4. HUSTAD, JANIE Student Council 4, Officer 4, Alexian 4; Alhi Times 2,3,4; Socratic Club 2,3,4, G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Rooters Club 2,3,4; Youth Council 4. JOHNSON, DONAVAN School Potrol 3,4, Officer 4, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,3,4; Choir 3,4, Intramural Athletics 1,2,3,4; Closs Officer 4. . £ HOPPE, MAYNERD Audio Visual 2,3,4. JOHNSON, DALE, DE LYLE Student Council 4; Alexian 4; Key Club 4; National Honor Society 4; A Club 4, Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4. � v L i brary Youth an A Library Club 2,3f4 'V'V JOHNSON, IRENE C ( eM w ,.'.1 JENSON, ANGELA Alhi Times 2,3; Junior Red Cros 3,4j G.A. A. 1,2,3,4; Rooters Club , 2 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Youth Council 3,4, Officer 4; Bowling 3,4. y 7 ¥ 1 % j ■i '■•y JOHNSON, JOAN Socratic Club 2,3,4; FuturC ! Business Leaders 4; G.A. A. 1,2,3; Junior Class Play Production 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 2,3; Youth Council 3,4. ISAACSON, JEANNE Duluth, Minnesota 2; Future Business Leaders 4; Home- coming Queen 4. JOHNSON, CAROL Stbdent Council 2; Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Class Play Production 3; Glee Club. 18 JOHNSON, LORRAINE Alhi Times 2; Library Club 2,3,4; Rooters Club 2; Socratic Club 2; Bowling 2. A lit JUOLA, JO ANNE Rooters Club 4; Band 1,2; Choir 3; Junior Class Play Production 3; Bowling 2. KARROW, HARLAN Future Business Leaders 4; School Patrol 4. KECK, ARLENE Alhi Times 3; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Officer 4; Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Rooters Club 2,3; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3. KELLER, EMILY Future Business Leaders 4. to ti 4 jJ' J 6 -n w KLUVER, DARLENE - s? KNISS, MICHEAL Alhi Times 3; Future Busi- ness Leaders 4; Intramural Athletics 2,3,4; Captain 2, 3- £ JL- x =■—4 -Z-c-t-k- T rr Ol KROHNFELDT, LOUIS ' b AudioVisual 3,4; Intramural Athletics 3,4. KUEHN, RICHARD National Thespian Society 3,4; Officer 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Junior Class Play 3; One Act Play 3,4; Declamation 4; Football 3; Stage Force 3,4. KLIPPSTEIN, RICHARD Audio Visual 2,3,4; Band 1. 19 ✓ LAMBERTZ, SHIRLEY Student Council 3; Alexian 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4; Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Rooters Club 2,3,4; Future Nurses Club 3,4. LARSON, MAJEL Christian Youth Fellowship C ( LARSON, MARIAN Alexian 4; Switchboard 4; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Prom Committee LEA, BARBARA Sigma Beta Phi 4; Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Junior Class Play Production 3; Glee Club 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. LEHMAN, MARLYS G.A.A. 1,2; Rooters Club 4; Library Club 3,4; Choir 4; Glee Club 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 3,4; Youth Council 4. LEMKE, JOYCE National Thespian Society 3.4, Officer 4; Sigma Beta Phi 3,4, Officer 4; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Rooters Club 2, 3.4, Officer 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 3,4. LINSER, NAOMI Alexian 4; Future Business Leaders 4; Bowling 3; Prom Committee 3. MARTIN, SHERRYL G.A.A. 1,2; Junior Class Play Production 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Orchestra 4; Glee Club 3, Officer 3; Home- coming Attendant 2; Class Officer 3. MELZER, MERRITT School Patrol 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2. MOEN, EVANGELINE Future Business Leaders 4. 7c__, r C L c K 7 4 MOHAWK, LEWIS Alexian 4; Junior Red Crfcss A Club 4, Foofbp 3,4; Irjtramui litres U. us I MOLL, m-UA i is Yfsual 2,3; Junior Play 3; Choir 4. udio- G.A. A. 2; Band 2,3,4 Orchestra 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 3,4; Bowl- ing 2; Future Nurses Club 4. _ 20 MUZIK, SHIRLEY G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Rooters Club 3; Library Club 1,2, 3,4; Choir 3,4; Bowling 2. •Jr J NAVRATIL, MARLENE Alhi Times 2; Future Busi- ness Leaders 4; Rooters Club 3; Nurse’s Assistant 3; Future Nurses Club 3,4, Officer 4. J NELSON, GERALD F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3; Intramural Athletics 1, 2,3,4. NELSON, SHARON Fergus Falls 1,2; Student Council 4; Future Business Leaders 4; Junior Class Play Production 3; Glee Club 3; Bowling 3; Prom Committee 3. NOETZELMAN, DON Future Business Leaders 4, Officer 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Audio Visual 3,4; F.F. A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 2,4; Intra- '■i 3,4. Leaders 4; G.A.A. 2; Rooters Club 2; Switchboard 3,4; Junior Class Play Production 3. 21 O’BERG, MARY Alexian 4; Alhi Times 3,4, News Editor 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4; Socratic Club 3,4, Officer 4; Junior Red Cross 4; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; National Honor Society 4. O’HOTTO, MARY National Honor Society 3,4; Alexian 4, Business Manag- er 4; Alhi Times 3,4, As- sistant Editor 4; Sigma Beta Phi 3,4, Officer 4; G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,4, Officer 2; Orchestra 1,2,3, 4, Officer 4. OLSON, DELORES Junior Red Cross 3; Student Council 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 3, Officer 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. 3,4; Football 1,2; Track 3; Intramural Athletics 1,2,3,4. PATRICK, CONRAD Audio-Visual 4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Football 2; Stage Force 3. PAULSON, LEE Foture Business Leaders 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Officer 2; Choir 3; Football 1,2,3; Track 2; Intramural Athlet- ics 1,2,3. PENNAR, JUDY Future Business Leaders 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Rooters Club 1, 2,3; Switchboard 3; Junior Class Play Production 3; Future Nurses Club 3,4; Of- ficer 4. PENNAR, TERRY Alhi Times 3,4; Future Business Leaders 4; Li- brary Club 3,4; Officer 4; Junior Class Pla Pro- duction 3; Nurse s As- sistant 3, Youth Council 3; Future Nurses Club 3,4; Officer 4. PETERSON, DEAN PETERSON, JON Future Business Leaders 4; Choir 4; Football 2; Track 1; Intramural Athletics 4; Bowl ing 4. PETERSON, ROSALIND Student Council 2; Junior • Red Cross 3; Junior Class Play Production 3; Band 1, 2,3,4; Choir 4; Bowling 1, 2,3. � PENNIE, JOHN Baseball 2; Intramural Athletics 3,4. PETERSON, ARLINE Band 1,2,3; Orchestra 4; Choir 4; Glee Club 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 3,4, Officer 4; Future Nurses Club 3,4; Nurse’s Assistant 3,4. PETERSON, DALE F.F.A. 1,2,4; Bowling 3,4. 22 PLAGMAN, GERALDINE Alexian 4; Alhi Times 2,3, 4; Socratic Club 3,4, Root- ers Club 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play Production 3; Bowling 2,3,4, G.A. A. 1,2, 3,4. RUD, DENNIS Future Business Leaders 4, Intramural Athletics 1,2. REDIEHS, LOIS Library Club 4; Choir 2,3,4. v SCHMIDT, MARLYS - fl Future Business Leade ' 4. WfK' RIEDEL, DOROTHY Future Business Leaders 4; Choir 3. RINEHART, DAVID Student Council 3; Junior Red Cross 1,4; Audio Visual 2,3,4; School Patrol 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. SCHMIDT, ROBERT Swanville, Minnesota 1,2; Minneapolis, Minnesota 3; F.F.A. 4. SCHN EIDERH AN, JAMES Key Club 4; Youth Council 4. RIPLEY, DARWIN School Patrol 4; F.F.A. 1, 3; Intramural A h!etics «3. ROIL AND, DORIS Alhi Times 3; Future Busi- ness Leaders 4; G.A. A. 1; Rooters Club 1; Junior Class Play Production 3; Tumbling 3. SCHRAMM, J-OIS Glee Club 3; Prom mittee 3. SCHULTZ, MARLYS Glee Club 3; Prom mittee 3. Com- Com- 23 SCHULTZ, PAULINE Student Council 3; Alexian 4, Class Editor 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4; Socratic Club 4; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Bowling 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 4. SCHUNEMAN, RICHARD School Patrol 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; Intra- mural Athletics 2,3,4. SEARLES, JUNIEL Alexian 4; Future Business Leaders 4, Switchboard 2; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Glee Club 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. SELTZ, JOHN St. Paul, Minnesota 1,2; Student Council 3,4, Of- ficer 4; Football 3,4; Bas- ketball 3; Youth Council 3; Bowling 3,4. SOBERG, DAVID Future Business Leaders 4. STARK, DARREL Student Council 4; A” Club 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Foot- ball 3,4. STOCKER, GERALD Key Club 3,4; A” Club 3, 4, Officer 4; Junior Class Play 3; Choir 3,4; Football 2,3,4, Co-captain 4; Youth Council 3; Boys Octette 4. SUSAG, GARY National Thespian Society 2,3,4, Officer 3,4; Alexian 4, Assistant Editor 4; Alhi Times 2,3,4, Feature Editor 3, Editor-in-chief 4; Key Club 3,4, Junior Class Play 3; One Act Play 2,3,4; Class Officer 2,4. SEVERSON, MARLYS Rooters Club 4; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. TATE, SHIRLEY Alexian 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4, Socratic Club 3,4; G.A. A. 1,2,3,4; Junior Class Play P roduction 3; Bowling 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 4. SOBERG, DARLENE Rooters Club 4; Christian Youth Fellowship 4; Youth Council 4. 24 TAYLOR, ROBERT Key Club 2,3,4; Junior Class Play 3; One Act Play 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 2,3,4, Officer 4, Youth Council 3,4, Officer 4; Boys Octette 3,4. TESCH, ARMAND Choir 2,3,4; I Athletics 3 TRISKO, JOAN National Thespian Society 4; Alhi Times 3; Socratic Club 2,3,4, Officer 4; Jun- ior Class Play 3; Glee Club 3; Nurse's Assistant 3. THORNTON, CARROL F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramural Athletics 2,3,4. TRISKO, WALTER School Patrol 4; Track 1,2, 3,4. ns THUN, ORVILLE Future Business Leaders 4. TRONES, BEVERLY Alhi Times 3,4, Exchange Editor 4; Sigma Beta Phi 4; G.A.A. 1,2, Library Club 2,3,4, Officer 4; Choir 4, Officer 4; Glee Club 3; Homecoming Attendant 4. (t TIMM, JANICE 4. TWAIT, NORMAN 3,4; Band 3, Audio Visual 4; School Girls Octette Patrol 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Football 2. A TITUS, INA Future Business Leaders 4; Library Club 3,4; Junior Class Play Usher 3; De- clamation 3; Glee Club 3; Christian Youth Fellowship 4. ULVEN. BERYL ( Lqfig Lake, Minnesota P, 2; Student Council 4; Rooters Club dr, Junior “«Class Play ProdGcti 4 r TONN, FRANCES Alhi Times 3; Socratic Club 2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Declamation 3,4. VICKERMAN, ROGER Audio Visual 2,3,4; School Patrol 2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4. _ 25 WILKEN, DONALD Bowl i ng 3,4. YOHNKE, DONALD Audio Visual 2,3,4; School Patrol 2,3,4, Captain 4; F. F.A. 2; Intramural Athletics 2,3,4. ZINS, VIRGIL School Patrol 3,4, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Stage Force 3. WILCOX, JEAN National Honor Society 3,4; Alexian 4, Editor-in-chief; Sigma Beta Phi 3,4, Officer 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Officer 4; Junior Class Play Pro- duction 3; Choir 3,4; Youth Council 3,4, Officer 4. WILKE, LUANN 26 ZORN, ROBERT Key Club 4; Intramural Athletics 3,4. FLEISCHMAN, LU ANN Albuquerque, New Mexico 1,2; Portland, Oregon 3; Future Business Leaders 4; Future Nurses Club 4. BRUNDELL, COLLETTE Band 2,3; Choir 2,3. FOREIGN STUDENTS We were very fortunate to have two foreign exchange students with us in our 1954-55 school year. Coming from Switzerland and Finland respectively were Roger Mudry and Charles Hamal- ainen. Rog and Chuck soon became dear friends to us all, in fact, before long they were just like next door neighbors to us. Roger and Charles gave splendid speeches at the United Day Program where they were formally introduced to us by Paul Ballard, our Student Council President. We were soon attending dances and football games together with them. When Sadie Hawkins time came around, two senior girls seized the opportunity and got their men in the persons of Chuck and Rog. After that we really got along well. To you, Roger and Charles, we extend our wholehearted gratitude and appreciation for all we have learned from you. Good luck to you, friends, we'll always remember you. (3) ( (A.M.) Three O’clock in the Morning. My Friend. Where You Wenting? Calories! What’s that? Troubles? Loafers What Is It! Smile Honey. Janet Wheeler, Bernie Rooney, Dan Ness. JUNIORS This year's junior class started out with a bang with the production of the junior class play, a comedy, } ou Can t lake It With You and the sponsorship of a very successful junior-senior prom. F.rst row, left to right: S. Aldrich, K. Blaisdell, L. Anderson, J. Adams, E. Buelke, S. Basta, K. Bruzek. Second row: N. Anderson, L. Benson, M. Bursch, P. Alberg, C. Anderson, D. Bakke, H. Botzet. Third row: D. Bundy, D. Barneck, T. Bradford, J. Annis, R. Brewer, J. Becker, A. Angen. 30 First row, left to right: R. Culbretson, B. Drum, D. Decko, M. Geisness, D. Covel, L. Goodrich, B. Ettes- vold, V. Carlson. Second row: B. Domek, J. Cassell, B. Evans, A. Evju, M. Dea, M. Froeming, A. Gelling, J Freding, G. Gease. Third row: T. Franzen, R. Daniels, J. Carlson, W. Behrens. First row, left to right: J. Hoium, R. Johnson, A. Hanson, E. Hoffl son. Second row: D. Hanson, C. Hoglund, B. Haak, B. Hanson, $. N. Hanson. Third row: G. Jerome, J. Johnson, D. Hollgren, D. Hewett, S. Josysh- Haglund, G. Ignowski, H. Haugen, J. Hanson. First row, left to right: K. Olson, A. Nelson, M. Perreton, J. Pennor, L. Olson, C. Nelson, J. O’Brien, A. Payne. Second row: D. Osterberg, C. Peterson, A. Olson, E. Purdy, J. Peterson, V. Nicolaus, C. Paulson, J. Olson. Third row: D. Olson, D. Ness, B. Pommerenke, R. Ogren, D. Pederson, J. Nicolaus, B. Nelson C. Olson. First row, left to right: C. Schneiderhan, L. Scholsser, N. Simonson, H. Shold, D. Squire, G. row: E. Schuneman, K. Solem, S. Ripley, D. Setterlund, P. Sherlin, K. Sheridan, B. Schroeder. Third row: B. Roofrey, M. Schneiderhan, R. Rediehs, N. Salto, R. Steidl, K. Siemssen, R. Swanson. Fourth row: B. T. Steidl, L. Schultz, R. Shogren, W. Simonson, N. Salto, D. Roers, R. Swanson. Y an J. Utke vrdik, H. Revering, M. Trefethren, J. Timm, R , J. Wheeler, J. Wussow, J. Timm, D. Zavaskc H. Wagner, D. Volbrath, G. Zavadil. V l v Jphn Nightengale, Adrian Anderson, Roger F| £ ■' (. S SOPHOMORES - V started out under the very capable leaderstiip_ v y... This year's sophomore class siuncu uui unuw m« y v.upui iv ibuuci am of Mr. Greer. The class officers were John Nightengale, president; Adrian Anderson, vice-president; and Roger Fjerstad, secretary-treasurer. Among their many activities was the sponsorship of a very beautiful Christ- mas Dance. , g ' 4 J First row, left to right: C. Brezina, R. Backlin, P. Anderson, W. Barsness, S. Bjokne, A. Braunschweig, M. Botzet. Second row: J. Carlson, N. Bork, J. Chan, R. Bakke, T. Barros. V. Blank. Third row: A. Christopherson, T. Annis, J. Brede, A. Chermak, F. Brozek, D. Brundell, A. Buelke. Fourth row: D. Bisek, P. Bergner, A. Anderson, D. Quast, J. Brendon, W. Betterman, W. Brede, D. Aalberg. c , 33 First row, left to right: V. Eggert, J. Dreger, J. Hanson, M. Geris, C. Femrite, D. Froemming. Second row: S. Erickson, P. Erickson, G. Gulseth, M. Harbig, A. Doffing, N. Hanson, S. Gelling. Third row: S. Gernand, L. Floding, T. Gilbertson, H. Grosz, A. Grosenick, R. Elness, J. Haried, R. Fjerstad. Fourth row: J. Erickson, R. Hagedorn, J. Harberer, G. Fiebranz, R. Harsh, R. Forster, J. Dyrud, E. Granlund. t First row, left to right: G. Jacobson, A. Hoppe, J. Isaacson, K. Johnson, A. Johnson, M. Johnson. Second row: L. Johnson, S. Henriksen, M. Hiebel, L. Hohnwaldt, M. Johnson, J. Johnson, M. Hoglund.Third row: R. Julig, S. Hoglund, N. Hustad, G. Johnson, L. Johnson, L. Hjelm. Fourth row: H. Heldt, G. Hubred, W. Hockett, M. Hermes, D. Johnson, D. Hvezda, B. Jasperson. First row, left to right: J. Larson, D. Lorenz, J. Kakac, D. J. Lorsung. Second row: D. Koenig, R. Malmgren, M. McMahon, Kay, R. McDonald, T. Lewis. Third row: C. Keck, C. Kietzman, G. Larson, L. Knudson, 0. Krebs. , J. Larson, J. V. Larson, S. Mc- ty, P. Lommen, D. First row, left to right: J. Mike, J. Olson, H. Olson, C. Ostlund, J. Olson, M. Nelson, D. Olson, K. Peter- son. Second row: K. Muzik, F. Polesok, J. Owen, B. Olson, C. Olson, J. Olson, C. Omlond, G. Ofstedahl, R. Nelson. Third row: S. McFarlane, B. Nicolaus, 6. Nelj pn, E-' Quast, D. Nielsen, J. Nightengale. Peterson, P. Patrick, C. Nyberg. First row, left to right: L. Roiland, A. Schmidt M. K. Rinehart, Second row: R. Prine, R. Rosenquist, J. Scfiajuo T £.fi ney, E. Seward, Third row: W. Soberg, K. Ritter, D. Sarvie, C. ReJ mc R. Qpdxacdfc, D. Ra sav Fourth row: J. Sende, G. Stienley, J. Shogren, DrSteen, Qffjl. %itftney. KM Snyder. O Rfosqrffcuist. First row, left to right: B. Ziegelman, C. Tomzik, J. Wittr el D.O ry pB. Wbtt s, $ Wendt, V. Trones, J. Wheeler. Second row: D. Westlund, I. Vogt, D. Vickermqji, E� £reg naiu M. Undlfin . J. Waison, M. Vickerman, H. Svee, T. Wagenuis. Third row: D. VenJki, J. Wihson, H. Wellvs£ A. Tregr fl Tt wner, L. Wheeler, D. Zaviska, M. Trousil. V � ' . K Aa i jfisA f mlv!h-y Bill Unumb, Roger Anderson, Dennis Reynolds, Chuck John FRESHMEN uiA Kul r This year the freshman class has been chosen to represent the j The governing body of the junior high was the student council and the offi were Roger Anderson, president; Dennis Reynolds, vice-president; Bill Unumb, secretary; and Chuck Johnson, treasurer. The leading freshman activity was the sponsorship of the “Variety” the junior high paper. First row, loft to right: B. Adams, R. Bock, J. Bollard, L. Bath, L. Braeger, S. Barton, J. Anderson, S. Bolstad, R. Bratts. Second row: S. Bolin, R. Angus, G. Aittala, W. Arrowsmith, 0. Buse, P. Bland, D. Bergnor. Third row: D. Backhaus, B. Anderson, K. Brezina, K. Anderson, K. Berglin, J. Bisek. Fourth row: C. Blaisdell, L. Berg, F. Bartlett, R. Aim, R. Anderson, J. Bisek, B. Bemo, M. Amundson. 36 First row, left to right: C. Ekdahl, T. Flaig, J. Gaedke, J. Carlson, $. Ellis, D. Olson, M. Collins, B. Bruzek. Second row: F. Brundell, D. Gelling, B. Bursch, C. Christenson, B. Fairfield, C. Dawson, J. Carlson, L. Brux Voort. Third row: A. Fisher, A. Foslien, D. Gawthrope, G. Ellingson, J. Dahlager, M. Ettesvold, B. Collins, R. Flynn, J. Clifford. First row, left to right: D. Hukriede, G. Gunther, M. Gulbranson, B. Hegg, G. Heggar, G. Hovland, R. Hanson, P. Hass. Second row: L. Haak, D. Holmgren, C. Herbert, M. Hardy, A. Hausman, E. Goodrich, S. Holte, P. HoM ingsworth, S. Hendrickson. Third row: L. Huwe, T. Greenbush, E. Hinshaw, R. Helgeson, J. . Hanson, H. Hjelm, J. Hustad, B. Grove. o V? izfr- First row, left to right: J. Johanson, R. Johnson, B. Buuck, T. Johnson, J. Kaufman, M. Kniss, J. De- leski, P. Gaffney. Second row: D. Johnson, G. Kallstrom, R. Johnson, K. Knudson, R. Ignowski, C. Isackson, L. Johnson. Third row: D. Kingston, T. Kalii, C. Kelly, J. Kronberg, J. Klimek, J. Iverson, P. Jensen, E. Kallstrom. Fourth row: T. Holte, D. Kronfeldt, J. Jesok, C. Johnson, W. Kjos, T. Kirst, R. Keller, A. Keller, C. Jacobson. First row, left to right: M. Noetzelman, G. Little, A. Moen, L. Lichtsinn, C. Mechel s, R. Larson. Second row: D. Norman, C. Mullen, A. Nelson, S. Lamb, M. Larson, J. Novak, P. Neuman. Third row: H. Nav- ratil, D. Masteller, C. Nicolaus, M. Nelson, K. Moo, N. Myhr, D. Larson, K. Mohawk. Fourth row: C. Larson, J. Nelson, W. Muyres, K. McCoy, J. Lindser, B. Norgren, $. Loseth. First row, left to right: L. Ondracek, D. Olson, H. Patrick, W. Schultz, J. Sather, G. Peterson, C. Steen. Second row: J. Sherman, W. Olson, B. Olson, G. Rauchasdt, M. Risselman, C. Schmidt, D. Rediehs, P. Schlosser, M. Revering. Third row: J. Rutten, W. Sharp, V. Schoeneck, J. Pexsa, J. Seraphine, D. Paul- son, M. Schoeneck, D. Paulzine, D. Oberg. Fourth row: J. Steidl, R. Schumacker, J. Roth, A. Shogren, D. Reynolds, D. Olson, T. Seeger, F. Schlosser, D. Sather. First row, left to right: J. Whelan, S. Skaar, B. Titus, L. Tonn, D. Timm. Second row: . C. Stoneall, J. Torrey, R. Strandberg, D. Quast, B. Steidl, S. Suchy, A. Ziegelman, S. Wee. Third row: J. Zastrou. D. Swanson, D. Vickerman, C. Yarger, P. Thorson, L. Thornton, B. Unumb, M. Stevens. Fourth row: J. Whalen, J. Wilson, D. Trousil, W. Wollin, D. Yohnke, B. Wadsworth, M. VanderWagen, L. Stenzel. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is a student government organization composed of home room representatives and the vice president of each class. The council is a link between the faculty and the student body and it works with the faculty in the control of the school. Some of the activities sponsored by this group are Homecoming, the Spring Review, control of hall traffic and control of concessions at ball games. President Paul Ballard was elected by the popular vote of the entire senior high. The other officers, who were selected by the organization, are as follows: vice president, Jack Seitz; secretary-treasurer, Janie Hustad. Mr. Clifford Rykken served as faculty advisor. Paul Ballard, President First row, left to right: $. Nelson, J. Hustad, B. Ulvan, J. Mike, D. Olson, D. Froemming, G. Hoium, J. Pennar, M. Hoglund, D. Vickerman. Second row: E. Granlund, K. Muzik, V. Nicolaus, G. Susag, R. Flaig, R. Lade, J. Seitz, P. Ballard, D. Aalberg, D. Schneiderhan. Third row: C. B. Rykken, D. Ness, L. Om- land, D. Stark, D. Johnson, A. Lofquist, R. Anderson. 10 First row, left to right: B. Bakke, J. Wilcox, P. Schultz. Second row: M. Froemming, M. Ooerg, M. O'Hotto, B. Fluegel. Third row: R. Flaig, P. Flynn, D. Johnson, Mr. Ording. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Character, scholarship, lead- ership, and service are the quali- fications of students chosen by their classmates and faculty for membership in National Honor Society. Five members are chosen in the spring of their junior year, and the remaining members are in- ducted in the fall and spring of their senior year. The faculty advisor is Mr. Ted Ording. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY The purpose of National Thespian Society is to promote interest in dramatics among high school students. This year the organization has sponsored a one act play, a Christmas play, and numerous radio plays. Officers of the group are as follows: Gary Susag, president; Richard Kuehn, Vice president; JoAnn Helgeson, secretary; and Joyce Lemke, treasurer. First row, left to right: Mrs. Schwanke, D. Linser, J. Helgeson, J. Trisco, Mr. Brown. Second row: R. Taylor, P. Ballard, G. Stocker, R. Engstrom. Third row: R. Kuehn, P. Boerner, R. Hagstrom, R. Flaig. 41 ALEXIAN Jean Wilcox editor-in-chief This yearbook is the product of the 1955 Alexian staff. With Mr. L. Frank as advisor, the staff has tried to cover all of the aspects of school life here at Alex High. The Alexian editorial staff consisted of Jean Wilcox, editor-in-chief; Gary Susag, assistant editor; Pauline Schultz, classes editor; Marvel Froemming, activities editor; Barbara Fluegel, features editor; Bob Flaig and DeLyle Johnson, co-sports editors; Barbara Bakke, art editor; and Roger Engstrom, photographer. Shown here staff. First O’Hotto, J. Schultz, B. Froemming, Flaig. is the Alexian editorial row, left to right: M. Wilcox, B. Fluegel, P. Bakke. Second row: M. G. Susag, D. Johnson, R. Left to right: Mary O’Hotto, Business Manager; Marvel Froemming, Activities Editor; Jean Wil- cox, Editor-in-chief; Gary Susag, Assistant editor; Barbara Flugel, Feature editor; DeLyle John- son, Sports editor; Pauline Schultz, Class Editor; Robert Flaig, Sports editor; Barbara Bakke, Art editor. 42 ALHI TIMES The purpose of the Alhi Times is to present timely news articles concerning school life. It is published bi- monthly. The editorial staff consists of editor-in-chief, Gary Susag; assistant editor, Mary O’Hotto; news editor, Mary Oberg; activities editor. Marvel Froemming; feature edi- tor, Janet Wheeler; sports editor, Verlin Nicolaus; copy editor, Barbara Fluegel; secretary, Pat Haried; and pho- tographer, Judy Olson. Mr. Ray Reuter is faculty ad- vi sor. Gary Susag editor-in-chief At the left is the Alhi Times editorial staff. Left to right, first row: M. Oberg, P. Haried, B. Trones. Second row: B. Fluegel, M. O’Hotto, V. Nicholaus, M. Froemming, J. Olson, Janet Wheeler. First row, left to right: M. Perreton, M. Oberg, S. Hoglund, D. Lorenz, G. Hoium, B. Trones, J. Star, T. Pennar, L. Krueger, G. Jacobson. Second row: D. Froemming, M. Froemming, J. Pennar, M. Johnson, B. Fluegel, M. Smith, J. Olson, L. Wendt, C. Danielson, J. Hustad, J. Herzog, B. Ettesvold. Third row: P. Haried, J. Olson, R. MacDonald, M. O’Hotto, M. Undlin, E. Ziegelman, J. Wasson, J. Wheeler, F. Brozek, R. Malmgren, J. Lemke, R. Reuter. Fourth row: S. McKay, C. Lange, N. Hustad, G. Plagman, H. Krassas, A. Chermak, A. Krueger, G. Susag, V. Nicholaus, M. Hoglund, E. Hoffland, L. Benson. 43 SIGMA BETA PHI Girls are chosen for membership in Sigma Beta Phi on the basis of schol- arship and participation in extra curricular activities. This year Beta sponsored a fall banquet, a Christmas alumni tea, a formal din- ner dance, a check room for basketball games, a Soc Hop, and the Easter Seal Tag Days. Officers of this group are as follows: president, Mary O'Hotto; vice presi- dent, Joyce Lemke; secre- tary, Jean Wilcox; and treasurer, Marvel Froem- ming. Faculty advisor is Mrs. Dorothy Schwanke. First row, left to right: J. Wilcox, M. 0‘Hotto, M. Froemming, J. Lemke. Sec- ond row: Mrs. Schwanke, M. Oberg, R. Anderson, P. Schultz, B. Lea, B. Trones, L. Krueger. Third row: K. Solum, S. Tate, B. Bakke, K. Seimssen, B. Fluegel, J. Wheeler, M. Perreton, S. Lambertz. KEY CLUB Membership in Key Club is based on leadership, responsibility and scholarship. Among the projects carried out during the year are Career Day and the “Have-A-Heart” drive. Key Club members will long remember the day they took over the school. This year's officers are president, Bob Flaig; vice president, Bernie Rooney; treasurer, Paul Ballard; secretary, Jim Carlson. First row, loft to right: B. Rooney, B. Nicholaus, R. Daniels, R. Stemsrud, R. Rubik, E. Granlund, D. Isaacson, B. Pickett. Second row: R. Taylor, R. Flaig, J. Carlson, B. Hockett, C. Towner, R. Engstrom, R. Mudry, C. Hamalainen. Third row: D. Johnson, D. Ness, A. Anderson, J. Brendon, A. Krueger, G. Stock- er, G. Susag, Mr. Maack. Fourth row: P. Boerner, R. Hagstrom, R. Shogren, R. Ogren, P. Ballard, R. Zorn, P. Flynn, J. Schneiderhan. 44 A” CLUB Membership in the A” Club is limited to lettermen only. This club has been very active in sponsoring dances. Officers are: president, Ger- ald Stocker; vice president, Bob Flaig; secretary-treas- urer, Ron Anderson. First row, left to right: B. Rooney, L. Mohawk, D. Bundy, V. Nicholous, E. Berger, B. Flaig, R. Engstrom. Second row: J. Annis, B. Pommerenke, J. Carlson, D. Johnson, R. Anderson, J. Brendon, G. Stocker. Third row: P. Boomer, R. Hagstrom, B. Dickman, D. Shrogren, R. Ogren, A. Anderson, D. Hewett, D. Stark, J. Seitz. ROOTERS CLUB The Rooters Club is an organization designed to improve school spirit of the student body. It also helps the cheerleaders by contributing new yells. Officers of this group are: Carole Danielson and Joyce Lemke, co-presidents; Diane Linser, vice president; and Lois Goodrich, secretary-treasurer. First row, left to right: R. Roubik, M. Johnson, B. Ettesvold, L. Krueger, C. Danielson, J. Lemke, D. Linser, L. Goodrich, N. Simonson. Second row: A. Jensen, M. Johnson, D. Soberg, G. Star, J. Torrey, K. Moo, K. Sheridan, J. Pennar, P. Haried, S. Aldrich, J. Jensen, J. Deleski, B. Olson. Third row: M. Van- der Wagen, J. Nelson, S. Martin, W. Morse, S. Erickson, M. Smith, C. Femrite, M. Hiebel, K. Johnson, G. Johnson, J. Carlstrom, L. Wendt, J. Helgeson, J. Hustad, M. Brozek, A. Johnson, R. Culbertson. Fourth row: D. Froemming, M. Severson, C. Helgeson, R. Backlin, M. Undlin, R. MacDonald, J. Olson, E. Buuck, J. Timm, P. Anderson, E. Ziegelman, D. Sarvie, J. Trisko, A. Keck, S. Lambertz, J. Wheeler, C. Paulson, D. Lorenz, C. Mullen. Fifth row: J. Kronberg, J. Juola, K. Berglin, K. Anderson, C. Nicolaus, S. McKay, F. Brozek, J. Wasson, D. Goodrich, G. Plagman, B. Norgren, A. Chermack, H. Krassas, M. Hoglund, S. Hollingsworth, C. Lange, D. Osterberg, C. Peterson, N. Hustad, M. Lehman, D. Setterland, A. Payne, J. Herzog. 45 SCHOOL PATROL D. Yohnke Captain The school patrol is responsible for guiding the school traffic and protecting the students. Donald Yohn- ke is captain of this valuable organization. An annual banquet is one of the rewards for the members. UK. v 4 'Avh, V' First row, left to right: G. Gease, N. Anderson, L. Benson, J. Haried, R. Swan- son, H. Botzet, T. Wagenius. Second row: J. Barnack, J. Timm, D. Isackson, D. Froemming, L. Krohnfeldt, R. Vickerman, N. Twait, C. Patrick. Third row: G. Rachel, A. Walstad, B. Mechels, D. Zaviska, R. Bakke, B. Pickett, N. Klippstein, E. Buelke, R. Dau. Fourth row: D. VanAmber, J. Cassel, T. Steidl, D. Schneiderhan, R. Brewer, L. Meyer, J. Prchal, M. Hoppe, D. Rine- hart. AUDIO VISUAL The audio visual aids department, under the able supervision of Mr. Gordon Melby, is one of the most efficient and practical or- ganizations in the school. Tbey provide the teachers with movie projectors and tape recorders for class- room use. Winiam Pickett is the head of the depart- ment. Nip Klippstein and June Dell serve as his assi stants. First row, left to right: D. Froem- ming, R. Vickerman, D. Noetzel- man, D. Eggert, D. Haried, R. Prine, R. Swanson, ond row: G. Jerome, D. D. Roers, R. Schunem son, W. Cooper, M. Mel stad. Third row: VanAmber, G. Coll D. 46 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Membership in the Future Farmers of America is given in varied degrees. The members pro- gress from Green hand, to Chapter Farmer, to State Farmer, and some even attain the high rank of American Farmer. The activities of this group include a father and son banquet, a parents nic it, given parii- mentary procedure demonstrations and supervised farm projects. This years officers are Pat Flynn, president; LeRoy Omland, vice-president; Donavan John- son, treasurer; Leslie Anderson, secretary; Donavan Noetzelman, sentinel; and Richard Schune- man, reporter. First Row, left to right: Mr. Ahlfors, D. Noetzlman, L. Anderson, P. Flynn, L. Omland, D. Johnson, R. Schumeman, Mr. Paciotti. Second Row: M. Botzet, N. Anderson, B. Domek, D. Eggert, V. Zins, D. Schnei- derhan, J. Loken, M. Melzer, C. Hilleslamd, D. Isackson. Third Row: A. Wolstad, D. Peterson, D. Bar- nack, T. Steidel, L. Schultz, H. Ritter, C. Mechels, D. Froemming, R. Vickerman. Fourth Row: N. Salto, N. Twait, D. Rinehart, M. Beheng, D. VanAmbor, W. Cooper, C. Patrick, E. Beulke, D. Wegner, N. Hanson, H. Botzet. Fifth Row: J. Perchal, N. Hvzeda, L. Brundell, J. Nicholos, C. Thornton, G. Nelson, H. Erick- son, J. Pennie, D. Anderson, D. Houer, H. Haugen, D. Vollrath, A- Angen. First Row, left to right: T. Barros, D. Anderson, D. Brundell, L. Seward, A. Isackson, R. Forster, D. Niel- son, J. Solum. Second Row: Mr. Paciotti, W. Noetzlman, D. Olson, F. Brundell, R. Chouanard, D. Mastel- lar, D. Houland, R. Josephson, D. Olson, L. Ondracek, Mr. Ahlfors. Third Row: P. Blank, L. Johnson, R. Angus, 0. Holte, L. Wheeler, R. Schumocker, R. Flynn, J. Stidel, R. Nelson. Fourth Row: M. Trousil, J. Chan, A. Keller, R. Anderson, R. Keller, B. Collins, J. Dyrud, D. Sather, E. Kallstrom. Fifth Row: G. Rachel, P. Bergner, J. Erickson, R. Hagedorn, D. Lusty, J. Sende, N. Hermes, B. Nelson, P. Jenson. 47 NURSE’S ASSISTANTS These girls work in the nurse's office during their study halls. They assist the nurse in checking eyes and ears, and take nurse Vs out. First row, left to right: L. Goodrich, J. Pennar, A. Botzet, A. Peterson. Second row: A. Grosenick, D. O’Brien, Nurse secretary, Mrs. Johnson, nurse. FUTURE NURSE’S CLUB , The Future Nurse’s Club was organized for senior high girls interested in nursing or medical technology. This organization often has guest speakers and outside trips for their meetings. The officers of this group are Terry Pennar, president; Marlene Navratil, vice-president; Judy Pennar, secreta ry-trea surer. First row, loft to right: E. Buuck, R. Backlin, A. Petorson, T. Pennar, J. Star, M. Smith, G. Little, H. Shold, A. Braunschweig. Second row: J. Olson, K. Solum, K. Buscher, M. Navratil, M. Nelson, S. Kulick, A. Keck, M. Johnson, S. Basta. Third row: L. Goodrich, A. Botzet, R. Culbertson, M. Undlin, M. Schmidt, A. Grosenick, A. Payne, B. Olson, C. Lang. Fourth row: Mrs. Johnson, I. Titus, N. Hustad, S. Lambertz, N. Hanson, S. Hoglund, J. Trisko, L. Moll, J. Pennar, L. Ziegelman, D. Setterlund. 48 JUNIOR RED CROSS COUNCIL Under the gavel of Marvel Froemming the Junior Red Cross Council carried on several major projects. A gift chest was sent overseas and a fund drive was successfully conducted. Other officers are Kay Siemsson, vice president; Karen Solum, secretary; Maureen Collins, treasurer. Miss Kay Kiger was faculty ad- visor. First row left to right: W. Brezina, S. Wilcox, M. Oberg, A. Jensen, J. Carlstrom, E. Buuck, B. Lea, G. Star, E. Anderson. Second row: H. Brenden, J. Wilcox, D. Quast, J. Torrey, K. Moo, N. Simonson, J. Herzog, B. Ettesvold, M. Collins. Third row: R. Adams, A. Ley, M. Froemming, J. Trisko, R. Malmgren, D. Sarvie, J. O'Brien, Miss Kiger. Fourth row: J. Hoberg, T. Stiedl, D. Noetzelman, K. Siemsson, K. Lange, S. Lambertz, E. Good- rich, D. Rinehart, J. Clifford. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS The Future Business Leaders Club was formed in 1950 and has been very active in the school. During the year they have had an Employers dinner, a regional meeting, and other social activities. The monthly meetings were sparked by outside speakers and entertainment. The club hcs gained wide recognition both on local and state levels. First row left to right: R. Norling, E. Moen, D. Roiland, M. Guenther, D. Blaisdell, P. Collins, J. Issac- son, J. Johnson, B. Lea, T. Pennar, N. Wendlandt, C. Brundell. Second row: V. Maack, C. Foslien, B. Jackson, J. Klimek, S. Nelson, C. Johnson, M. Schmidt, M. Busch, A. Keck, J. Zavadil, D. Anderson. Third row: L. Brundell, J. Searles, N. Linser, E. Keller, I. Titus, A. Gernand, M. Navratil, D. Riedel, J. Pennar, S. Lambertz, L. Fleishman, K. Grosz, C. Helgeson. Fourth row: D. Noetzelman, J. Hanson, J. Dreger, D. Carlquist, L. Paulson, H. Karrow,-J. Peterson, D. Rud, M. Kniss, J. Bartholmew, 0. Thun, D. Soberg. 49 f) SOCRATIC CLUB The Socratic Club was very active this past school year. The members spent many hours doing practice teaching attending semi-monthly meetings, and holding joint meetings with the F.T.A. clubs from nearby towns. Tho Christmas banquet was held on December 28 at the Washington School with the last year’s members as guests. The officers were Barbara Bakke, president; Peter Boerner, vice-president; Mary Perreton, secretary; and Joan Trisko, treasurer. First row left to right: P. Patrick, J. Trisko, M. Perreton, B. Bakke, A. Keck, M. Froemming. Second row: V. Carlson, R. McDonald, K. Johnson, J. Olson, M. Oberg, L. Wendt, P. Schultz, T. Trones, J. Wheeler, P. Haried. Third row: S. McKay, R. Johnson, D. Froemming, M. Unumb, S. Hendrickson, J. Wheeler, G. Johnson, J. Wilcox, J. Hustad, Mr. Anglin. Fourth row: A. Grosenick, D. Sarvie, D. Coveil, . pHoffland, R. Peterson, C. Danielson, B. Fluegel, J. Lemke, R. Malmgren, D. Quast. Fifth row: M. , F. Tonn, L. Johnson, M. Duea, G. Plagman, D. Linser, S. Hollingsworth, M. Brozek, J. Dell, B. ourse, S. Tate. LIBRARY CLUB purpose of the Library Club is to assist improving the library service of the school year were presi- everly Trones; secretary, Terry Pennar; treasurer, Lois Good- and to stimulate interest among pupils in_reading library books. Officers this dm, Ina Titus; vice-president, C'L The advisor is Miss Wold. First row left to right: T. Trones, B. Trones, A. Braunschweig, J. Lorsung, J. Olson, M. Nelson, D.Ander- son, S. Aldrich. Second row: Miss Wold, H. Olson, M. Harbig, S. Henrickson, S. Kulick, S. Muzik, C. Ostlund, C. Femrite, J. Jenson, L. Kruger. Third row: R. Bailey, L. Goodrich, G. Johnson, N. Hanson, L. Rediehs, D. Covel, K. Rosenquist, J. Johnson, J. Tvrdik. Fourth row: F. Tonn, D. Yanda, C. Foslien, C. Paulson, A. Chermak, I. Titus, M. Lehman, A. Doffing, B. LaCourse, S. Hollingsworth. 50 YOUTH COUNCIL This year’s Youth Council consisted of representatives of all classes, school organizations, and church organizations. Under the able leadership of Roger Hagstrom, president; Bob Taylor, vice president; Jean Wilcox, secretary; and Angela Jensen, treasurer, they sponsored the Hallo- ween Dance and various other activities. Russ Rolandson, recreation director, was their ad- vi sor. First row left to right: A. Jensen, E. Buuck, K. Johnson, M. Smith, R. Culbertson, D. Soberg, J. Lemke, C. Danielson. Second row: J. Wasson, J. Wilcox, J. Hustad, J. Helgeson, M. Brozek, A. Payne, M. Leh- man, D. Setterlund. Third row: R. Engstrom, B. Taylor, D. Johnson, G. Susag, D. Shogren, R. Ogren, R. Hagstrom, B. Flaig. - CHRISTIAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP The purpose of the Christian Youth Fellowship is to stimulate a Christian attitude among high school students. Officers of this organization are president, Arline Peterson; vice presi- dent, James Dreger; secretary-treasurer, Agnes Johnson; and pianist, Virginia Carlson. The advisor was Miss Lack. The club held numerous parties throughout the year. First row loft to right: M. Lack, M. Severson, S. Aldrich, M. Steen, J. Wiese, F. Brian, M. Steen, L. Roi- land. Second row: R. Rosenquist, W. Soberg, C. Carlson, J. Mike, J. Issacson, A. Braunschweig, A. Peter- son, R. Culbertson, M. Nelson, D. Soberg. Third row: D. Issacson, P. Johnson, V. Carlson, R. Johnson, G. Hoim, N. Larson, C. Omland, C. Femrite, J. Jensen, J. Turdik, A. Johnson. Fourth row: R. Nelson, K. Olson, E. Schenian, A. Hanson, N. Hanson, A. Gelling, D. Covel, K. Rosenquist, D. Setterlund, M. Englund, A. Nelson. Fifth row: D. Olson, D. Steen, A. Twait, M. Larson, V. Peterson, D. Olson, B. Hanson, C. Paulson, M. Lehman, L. Moll, A. Grosnick, B. LaCourse, A. Payne. 51 GIRLS’ BOWLING LEAGUE The senior high girls bowled every Tuesdoy night after school under the direction of Mr. Russ Rolandson. Angela Jensen was the league secretary. First row loft to right: J. Lorsung, A. Jensen, R. Backlin, S. Tate, B. Fluegel, P. Schultz, P. Haried, J. Lemke, W. Morris. Second row: A. Braunschweig, A. Olson, E. Ziegelmen, M. Froemming, B. Bakke, J. Hustad, R. Peterson, J. Timm, M. Unumb, J. Rice. Third row: G. Johnson, M. Lehman, P. Erickson, G. Plagman, K. Solum, H. Krassas, C. Lange, D. Setterland, J. O’Brien, C. Paulson. BOYS’ BOWLING LEAGUE The senior high Boys’ Bowling League started it’s season off by electing Carl Hoglund secretary in October. The boys bowled every Monday night from then on. At the end of the year about fifteen of the boys went to the state bowling tournament in Minneapolis. Firs row let to right: J. Owen, D. Lorsung, J. Seitz, 'R. Roubik, C. Hoglund, R. Ignowski. Second row: J. Peterson, G. Stocker, R. Hogstrom, D. Barnack, G. Susag, R. Taylor Third row: D. Peterson, R. Stems- rud, D. Ness, A. Krueger, F. Bartlett, W. Brede, G. Ignowski 52 % C0 f- ) yj G u - Hr (T ti , 'J' jjjr u -ft' r 11 ) ( , y i. V ) x ff, j,V w vnV yJ x)' CHOIR Director Mr. Murrae Freng Under the very able direction of Mr. Murrae Freng, the choir completed a very successful year. They gave a Christ- mas Concert, a Spring Concert, and a concert sponsored by the Kiwanis Club for the benefit of underprivileged children. The Choir also participated in the annual music festival. Officers were Bob Taylor, president; Janice Herzog, secretary-treasurer; and Russel Olson, business manager. Choir officers and section leaders First row left to right: Joyce Lemke, soprano section leader; Janice Herzog, secretary; Jean Wilcox, alto section leader. Second row: Russel Olson, busi- ness manager; Bob Taylor, president, student director, and tenor section leader; Gerald Stocker, bass section leader. SOPRANOS First row left to right: G. Hoium, A. Peterson, J. Olson, R. MacDonald, J. Carlstrom, P. Hareid, J. Lemke. Second row: R. Peterson, L. Goodrich, K. Lange, A. Grosenick, J. Wasson, R. Anderson, M. Englund. Third row: K. Solum, M. Lehman, I. Vogt, D. Linser, M. Undlin, B. Haack, M. Perreton. 54 ' a p©s y cm wY First row left to right: N. Simon sol M. Smith, M. Brozek, J. Olson. C. Danielson, B. Trones. Second row: L. Rediehs, J. Herzog, S. Muzik, J. Wheeler, D. Vickerman, J. Wil- cox. Third row: M. O’Hotto, D. Osterberg, C. Peterson, J. Wittne- bel, D. Peterson, J. Timm. TENORS First row left to right: D. Aalberg, B. Rooney J. Peterson, J. Solum, J. Hanson. Second row: R. Olson, J. Shogren, R. Fiebranz, C. Lange. Third row: R. Hagstrom, L. Ander- son, R. Taylor. BASSES First row left to right: A. Tesch, R. Elness, J. Carlson, N. Lee, L. Om- land, K. Muzik. Second row: J. Seitz, G. Stocker, D. Steen, L. Schultz, J. Peterson, D. Johnson. Third row: J. Martin, P. Lommen, J. Brenden, R. Anderson, D. Bundy, P. Boerner. 55 MIXED OCTETTE First row left to right: J. Lemke, J. Herzog, R. Peterson, M. O'Hotto. Second row: J. Shrogen, R. Taylor, G. Stocker, R. Anderson. BOYS’ OCTETTE First row left to right: R. Elness, R. Taylor, J. Solum, R. Anderson, J. Shrogen, R. Hagstrom, N. Lee, G. Stocker. GIRLS’ OCTETTE First row left to right: J. Wilcox, L. Riediehs, S. Muzik, D. Osterberg, D. Linser, C. Peterson, J. Timm, J. Lemke. 56 GIRLS’ SEXTETTE M. O’Hotto, J. Lemke, P. Haried, R. Peterson, R. Anderson, C. Danielson, S. Martin. W TRIPLE TRIO yjr ‘ First row left to right: N. Simonson, A. Peterson fr. Englund, M. Perreton, B. Trones. Second row: K. Solum, J. Wheelejrj D Uflson, B. Hook, C. Lanqe. pv v v a r TRIPLET V SOPHOMORE TRIO First row left to right: J. Olson, R. McDonald, J. Carlstrom, M. Smith, D. Vickerman. Second row: J. Olson, M. Undlin, J. Wasson, I. Vogt, J. Wittnebel. 57 GLORY BE TO � rrv r ii | if if � «.� • � MlTI � _ r' $ ’ t ?t Hi AND ON m- GLEE CLUB girls Glee Club was a musical organization consisting of 39 lembers. They took part in the Christmas Concert as an echo for the large choir. The officers of the organization were Phyllis Erickson, Janet Wheeler, Norma Larson, Sandra Kulick, Agnes Johnson. The Glee Club officers are: P. Erickson, J. Wheeler, N. Larson, S. Kulick, A. Johnson. First row left to right: C. Brezina, M. Johnson, K. Erickson, K. Peterson, R. Malmgren, M. Nelson' K. Rosenquist, G. Jacobson, J. Lorsung, D. Covel, Miss Strukel. Second row: S. Kulick, J. Wheeler, T. Trones, S. Erickson, M. McMahan, M. Unumb, R. Johnson, C. Omland, A. Braunschweig, A. Grosenick. Third row: W. Soberg, B. Olson, D. Sarvie, A. Johnson, V. Blank, J. Dreger, K. Bruzek, N. Larson, G Hoim, L. Roiland. Fourth row: D. Landeen, P. Anderson, D. Lorenz, B. Hanson, P. Erickson, A. Riediehs, K. Ritter, D. Froemming, S. McKay. 60 Director — Mr. Vince DiNino BAND This year’s band consisted of nearly a hundred members. They were led by president, Paul Ballard; vice president, Bob Stemsrud; and secretary-treasurer, Janet Wittnebel. The marching band traveled to Gustavus Adolphus College to perform at halftime on an overnight trip, they gave a concert at Christmas, and did a tremendous job of performing at foot- ball and basketball games. This years band w s acclaimed one of the best bands in the State of Minnesota. Mr. Vincent DiNino once more led the band through another successful year as their very capable director. Band officers are: Janet Wittnebel, secretary; Pauline Alberg and Sue Hollingsworth, librarians; Paul Balbrd, president; Bob Stemsrud, vice president. 61 First row left to right: P. Patrick, R. McDonald, M. Woessner, R. Backlin, D. Froemming, C. Herbert, J. Star, C. Anderson. Second row: D. Erickson, K. Solum, R. Johnson, M. Duea, M. Hoglund, J. Olson, C. Olson. Third row: B. Hanson, G. Houim, K. Siemmson, M. O’Hotto, H. Krassas, M. Perreton, M. Collins. First row left to right: P. Hollingsworth, J. Olson, J. Sherman, S. Hendrickson, G. Jacobson, S. Wee, S. Kulick. Second row: R. Peterson, K. Buscher, M. Nelson, J. Anderson, R. Strand- berg, B. Shogren, S. McKay. Third row: S. Martin, A. Fisher, B. Flaig, C. Hillesland, M. Amundson, N. Hustad, L. Jahr, R. Malmgren. 62 First row left to right: B. Larson, J. Wiese, M. Steen, A. Twait. Second row: P. Sherlin, A. Evju, C. Hoglund, R. Mudry, R. Fjerstad, R. Engstrom, D. Carlson. First row left to right: B. Taylor, J. Wasson, D. Vickerman, J. Timm, F. Brozek, J. Strand- burg, B. Buuck. Second row: E. Hinshaw, D. Roers, J. Wittnebel, D. Hanson, P. Ballard. First row left to right: J. Carlstrom, M. Stevens, D. Sarvie, B. LaCourse, J. Wilson. Second row: S. Ellis, B. Harsh, P. Olson, J. Carlson, N. Lee, S. Bolin, B. Stemsrud. 63 ORCHESTRA Again this year Mr. Al Hapke was the very able director of the orchestra. The orchestra played at the Kiwanian Benefit Concert, the junior and senior class plays, and at the Shriner program. Their last performance was playing for baccalaureate. Mary O’Hotto, president and accompanist. 64 Mr. Al Hapke, Director The orchestra officers are: Mary O’Hotto, 'Karen Solum, Kay Seimssen, Mary Perreton, Nancy Hustad, and Jeanne Wasson. Student Director Sandra Ellis and Mr. Hapke 65 MAJORETTES The four majorettes performed with the band at the ball games and traveled with the band to Gusta- vus Adolphus. During the basketball season they were assisted with half-time entertainment by two junior high majorettes, Sandra Fritz and Nancy Osterberg. Kneeling: K. Buscher. Standing: M. Hoglund, G. Hoium, H. Krassas. SPRING CONCERT ’54 Mr. Paul Christiansen is directing the choir in a final rehearsal. 66 Dr. William Ravelli, who directed the band, has obviously captivated his audience. First row left to right: Batboy Tim Connor, T. Clifford, B. Tobaben, B. Flaig, D. Sherman, E. Berger, T. Osterberg, H. Hayer, L. Goodrich, V. Duenow. Second row: Coach Tom Connor, J. Hammar, D. Hanson, D. Bundy, J. Bundy, M. Schneiderhan, B. Pommerenke, F. Polesak, D. Erickson. Third row: Student Mgr. D. Seal, D. Vipond, E. Kjos, J. Annis, D. Aalberg, D. Johnson, D. Ness. 1954 BASEBALL The Cardinal baseball team of 1954 compiled a very good regular season record of five vic- tories and one defeat. In the playoffs the Cardinals defeated Bertha 16-0 in the Sub-District 22 tournament game at Bertha. The Cardinals then lost to Melrose 4-0 in the first round of the District 22 tournament at Glenwood. Coach Tom Connor awarded the following boys letters: Seniors — Bill Tobaben, IB; Vernon Duenow, P; Tom Osterberg, CF; Jack Hammar, RF; Harold Hayer, LF; Jack Bundy, C; Dennis Sherman, 2B; Lowell Goodrich, OF; Dennis Erickson, OF; and Tom Clifford, 3B; Juniors - Bob Flaig, SS; Rusty” Berger, OF; and DeLyle Johnson, OF; Sophomores — Bob Pommerenke, P; and Don Bundy, C. 1954 Season Scores Alexandria 4 Melrose 5 Alexandria 26 Long Prairie 3 Alexandria 29 Long Prairie 2 Alexandria 13 Sauk Centre 1 Alexandria 8 Melrose 6 Alexandria 11 Tournament Scores (Sub-District 22) Osakis 0 Alexandria 16 (District 22) Bertha 0 Alexandria 0 Melrose 4 68 First row left to right: A. Anderson, W. Dickman, J. Annis, P. Boerner, J. Seitz, R. Anderson, G. Stocker, R. Flaig, D. Stark, L. Mohawk, D. Hewett, R. Shogren, R. Ogren. Second row: R. Engstrom, R. Nicholaus, J. Shogren, R. Daniels, J. Brenden. F. Polesak, T. Bradford, R. Pommerenke, R. Hagstrom, W. Hockett, P. Lommen, D. Johnson. Third row: A. Chri stopherson, D. Anderson, A. Beulke, E. Kjos, D. Bundy, B. Rooney, J. Martin, J. Carlson, T. Gilbertson, R. Hanson, V. Nicholaus. Fourth row: Coach T. Connor, Asst. Coach S. Smilanich, Asst. Coach C. Basch, E. Granlund, D. Neil son, E. Berger, D. Ness. 1954 FOOTBALL Football Schedule Alexandria Alexandria Alexandria Alexandria Alexandria Alexandria Alexandria Fergus Falls Melrose _ Willmar ' ‘'34 Wadena 6 Glenwood 0 Benson 20 The 1954 Cardinal football team had a seven game scheddl ' Of the s4ven, only two, the Melrose and the Glenwood games, were played on the home field. Led by co-captains, Gary Stocker and Bob Flaig, the Cardinals defeated the Melrose Dutch- men 14-0 in the first home game of the season. In the homecoming game the Cardinals played to a scorelesrtie with Glenwood. At the annual football banquet Jerry Annis was elected football captain for 1955. Coach Tom Conner awarded the following boys letters: Seniors; Bob Flaig, Gary Stocker, Darrel Stark, Lewis Mohawk, Jack Seitz, Peter Boerner, Roger Engstrom, DeLyle Johnson, Roger Hagstrom, and Rusty” Berger; Juniors: Bud Dickman, Jerry Annis, Dave Hewett, Richard Shogren, Roger Ogren, and Berny Rooney, Sophomores; Adrian Anderson, John Brenden, Paul Lommen. Student Manager Ray Rooney was also given a letter. 69 Pater Boarnar Darrel Stark Elmar Berger 70 Dickman scores again! It took two to stop him! O Where i s the bal I? Co-captains, Flaig and Stocker 1954 GOLF TEAM Alexandria’s 1954 golf team consisted of Tom Clifford, Jack Hammar, Glenn Reynolds, and Jack Bundy, senior lettermen, and Roger HaJjstrom, a junior letterman. The alternates were Jim Larson, a senior, and Peter Boerner and Gary Susag, juniors. Led by district medalist, Tom Clifford, Alexandria finished second in the district tournament held at Long Prairie. Tom Clifford also represented Alexandria in the regional tournament at Detroit Lakes. 1954 TRACK TEAM There were five letter winners on the 1954 Cardinal track team. They were seniors: Romaine Thornton, Harold Hayer, Tom Osterberg, Jack Hammar, and junior; Ron Anderson. The team competed in the Sauk Centre Invitational meet and in the District 22 Meet. 72 First row loft to right: F. Polesak, B. Rooney, R. Anderson, P. Boerner, R. Pommerenke. Second row: Assistant Coach S. Smilanich, R. Nicholous, A. Anderson, W. Dickman, R. Ogren, D. Hewett, R. Shogren, D. Reynolds, Coach T. Connor. ✓y BASKETBALL The 1954-1955 Cardinal basketball team, captained by Ronnie Anderson, compiled a seasonal record of 11 wins and 8 losses. The squad which had 4 returning lettermen competed in the Re- sort Region Conference and took fourth place with a 4 won-4 lost record. As the season pro- gressed the Cardinals developed rapidly and in the District 22 tournament they defeated Melrose, Clarissa, and Eagle Bend respectively for the District 22 championship and the right to compete in the Region 6 tournament at Moorhead. CARDINAL RECORD Alexandria 46 Elbow Lake 47 Alexandria 50 Granite rails 56 Alexandria 55 Sauk Centre 46 Alexandria 62 Melrose 49 Alexandria 52 Breckenridge 55 Alexandria 43 Sauk Centre 38 Alexandria 47 Fergus Falls 40 Alexandria 42 Detroit Lakes 47 Alexandria 55 Moorhead 43 Alexandria 61 Fergus Falls 54 Alexandria 55 Glenwood 37 Alexandria 40 Wi Umar 67 Alexandria 57 Melrose 48 Alexandria 62 Detroit Lakes 56 Alexandria 68 Long Prairie 38 Alexandria 51 Moorhead 60 Alexandria 56 Breckenridge 58 Alexandria 49 Benson 61 Alexandria 73 Glenwood 67 DISTRICT 22 TOURNAMENT Alexandria 52 Melrose 34 Alexandria 60 Clarissa 31 Alexandria 50 Eagle Bend 31 73 SENIOR LETTERMEN Captain Ron Anderson Guard, Peter Boomer B SQUAD First row left to right: R. Anderson, D. Johnson, D. Krohnfeldt, J. Clifford, F. Polesak, W. Kjos, B. Grove. Second row: R. Nicholaus, J. Brenden, D. Yohnke, J. Dahlager, D. Reynolds, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, J. Linser, W. Wolfin, Coach Steve Smilanich. 74 District champions! Tournament Scores District 22 Alexandria 52 Melrose 34 Alexandria 60 Clarissa 31 Alexandria 50 Eagle Bend 31 Region 6 Alexandria 51 Morri s 53 Alexandria 35 Detroit Lakes 33 76 Alex vx. Melrose! CHEERLEADERS YEA TEAM! Adyce Lemke Ndrjc i monson Carole Danielson Lola Krueger Left td nght Mary Alice Johnson Berglin Robert Roubik J Jackie Deleskl [y Diane Lonertf G. A. A. First row loft to right: G. Star, A. Jonson, A. Evju, S. Muzik, S. Tate, J. Lemke. Second row: G. Plag- man, K. Solum, M. O'Hotto, B. Bakke, K. Siemssen, C. Lange, J. Wilcox. Third row: P. Alborg, D. Lin- ser, S. Hollingsworth, M. Hoglund, H. Krassas, D. Setterland. First row left to right. A. Fisher, K. Berglin, J. Deleski, D. Norman, G. Jacobson, J. Star, A. Johnson, J. Mike, R. Backlin, M. Johnson, D. Sarvie. Second row: M. Amundson, S. Hendrickson, M. Van der Hagn, K. Moo, S. Annis, J. Anderson, C. Nicholaus, G. Johnson, D. Lorenz, M. Hiebel, J. Olson. Third row: C. Herburt, M. Nelson, D. Froemming, R. MacDonald, C. Olson, S. Hoglund, €. Zeiglemen, J. Wasson, M. Smith, L. Wendt, R. Malmgren. Fourth row: C. Yarger, J. Kronberg, D. Gawthrop, P. Erickson, B. Norg- ren, A. Chermak, N. Hustad, F. Brozek, M. Undlin, r. Hollingsworth, J. Olson, S. McKay, B. Zeigleman. G. A. A. OFFICERS Left to right: Colletta Nicholaus, Freshman Rep- resentative; Judy Olson, Secretary-Treasurer; Jean Wilcox, President; Joyce Star, Vice-President. CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL TEAM 79 INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL THE MORKS First row left to right: N. Anderson, J. Pennie, D. An- derson, Second row: C. Thornton, H, Erickson, G. Nel- son. The intramural basketball league organized by Mr. Bale, provided noon hour recreation for some seventy boys. There was a 45 game schedule with the Crewcuts having the best won-loss rec- ord. The playoff to determine the championship was won by the Morks, after defeating the Crewcuts and the Pistons in the fi- nals. 80 Another basket The Morks score again. Barbara Lea Patty Haried Marvel Froemming Le Roy Omland Carole Danielson Mary Oberg Carol Johnson Barbara Fluegel George Fairfield Jo Ann Helgeson Marcy Brozek V Norma Wentland 82 fi Poter Boornor Sherryl Martin Patty Hariod Gary Susag Majel Larson Marlys Lehmen M. Lindsey, C. Danielson, J. Ludke, P. Patrick, M. Lar- son, S. Muzik. C. Danielson, J. Lemke, G. Plagman. Darlene Soberg Carol Johnson Dick Kuehn Marvel Froemming 83 4 Junior attendant and escort Beah Ettesvold, Bernie Rooney 84 Sophomore attendant and escort Gloria Johnson, Adrian Anderson 85 The life of a superintendent— It's the principal of the thing. 86 Beta Initiation? Over-industrious chemistry students. Peace! At last!! Where’s the steak? Who says Peter’s short? Ooh la legs! Such hard workers. For he’s a jolly good fellow. 87 I came, I saw, I conquered. What a life! Cast of The Late Christopher Bean On March 31 and April 1, 1955, the senior class of 1955 presented a comedy, The Late Christopher Bean. We found this play as amus- ing and as much fun to give as our junior class play. Arsenic and Old Lace. Paul Ballard, who played Teddy Brooster in Arsenic and Old Lace, became a very convinc- ing Dr. Haggett for the senior class play. Mr. Charles Brown directed The Late Chris- topher Bean. Director — Mr. Brown 88 Arsenic and Old Lace Cast of Arsenic and Old Lace 'Ssura UBiiiitnii