Bowdon High School - Bowdonian Yearbook (Bowdon, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1949 volume:

1 ?1'f I .. -ffm X Y' , ,-3,4 . k wwf-.Z '85 ,g24ffa.-m-.m..'.h.- 'f ..,,5..+.:,.-g.w...fx..QN'.w'.i,-mg, L,,as4av.m.,.1..'f4 '51 1 ' fl X,..-ff' fyylr-Ny f if 1 'Nz fy 1 ' 1 ,Y 1 , , w 1 1, BOWDON HIGH SCHOOL ' 'Bowdonian ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Busine s s Editor Sports Editors ------------- Social Editors - - Reporters --- Advertising -- - Typist -------- Photographe r - - Faculty Sponsor 1 I V - Q ,, .X l Arlene Grover Phyllis Fortney Doreen Martin James Jesse Audrey Kelm Margie Kunz Lorraine Oien Phyllis Oien Carol Grindheim Lucille Stevens Mildred Tallman Arlo Unterseher Duane Walth Iris Stroh Wesley Teidtke Willis Koenig Virgil Rodacker Margie Kunz Gurmen Schimke Mr. Simmons ,E in I LX ...,,V DEIDICATIO To one who has guarde tie' gress and happiness of life by his many years of untiring service in our community, we the class of 1949 dedicate this annual to our dear friend, Dr Alfred Eugene Westervelt, M. D. 3 XX fT FACULT I FRANK SIMMONS HILMA HALLER Superintendent English NEIL ARNT ZEN Principal Draxnatics AGNES ASLAKSON DORA REXINE First and Second Third and Fourth EDNA EGE PRISCILLA MYERS Fifth and Sixth Seventh and Eighth 5 XT C LASS HIST ORY In September, 1945, sixteen Freshmen spent their first day in Bowdon High School. We were Phyllis Fortney, Margie Kunz, Jimmy Kunz, Willis Koenig, Jim Jesse, Doreen Martin, Lorraine Oien, Phyllis Oien, Kenneth Sucket, Virgil Rodacker, Gurmen Schimke, Mildred Tallman, Arlo Unterseher, Wesley Teidtke, DeLayne Wagner, and Lorriane Fuhrman. During the year we were grieved by the death of our classmate, Lorraine Fuhrman. The most outstanding heighlight of our high school took place in our Freshman year which was our operetta, Purple Towers, directed by Rev. Finley. In our second year DeLayne Wagner and Jimmy Kunz left us, but we were replaced in nuxnber by two additional students, Arlene Grover and Wesley Teidtke, who entered from Puyallup, Washinton. During our Sophomore year the annual spring band concert was presented under the capable director Superintendent H. J. Overdahl. Beginning our Junior year our class membership remained the same. We presented a three act comedy, Don't Darken My Door, and also sponsored a Junior-Senior, semi-formal banquet. Our class pressed onward and at last we were Seniors. Our class officers for our Senior year are as follows: president, Arlene Grover, vice- president, Phyllis Fortneyg secretary-treasurer, Mildred Tallman. After May 26, 1949, no longer are we a member of the Bowdon High School. As we look into the future we are determined to comply with our class motto, What we are to be, we are now becoming. 7 Y PHYLLIS FORTNEY WILLIS KOENIG ' 'valedlctorian' ' Plays 4 Plays 3,4 Glee Club l,Z.3 Operetta Z Chorus l ,Z , 3 Glee Club 1,2,3 Band 1121314 Cho,-us 1,2,3 Boys Basketball l.Z,3,4 Pep Club 1,z,3,4 Annual 4 Cheerleader 1,4 Student Council 4 Band l,2,3 Pep Band l,3 Student Council 3,4 Class Officer 4 Annual Staff 3,4 Pep Club Officer 4 School Paper 4 Carnlval Plays 1.4 ARLENE GROVER MARGIE KUNZ salutator'lan Pep Club l,Z,3,4 Plays 3,4 Cheerleader 3 Glee Club 1.2.3 Plays 3,4 Pep Club l,2,3,4 Operetta Z Student Council 3 Glee Club l,Z,3 Class Officer 2.4 Chorus l,Z,3 Annual Staff 3.4 Band l,2,3,4 Glrls Basketball 3 Pep Band 3 Carnival Play 4 Class Officer l,2,3 Chorus l,Z,3 Annual Staff 3,4 Queen fcandldatej 4 School Paper 4 JAMES JESSE DOREEN MARTIN Plays 4 Plays 2,4 Glee Club l,Z,3 Carnival Plays 1,4 Chorus l,Z,3 Glee Club l,2,3 Class Offlcer Z Chorus l,Z,3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club l,2,3,4 Boys Basketball Z,3,4 Cheerleader 1,Z,3,4 Student Council 4 Band l,Z.3 Class Officer 1,2 Annual Staff 4 Carnival Queen 4 Pep Club Officer 4 School Paper 4 Girls Basketball l .Z,3 AUDREY KELM LORRAINE OIEN Plays 4 Glee Club l,2,3 Operetta Z Plays 4 Glee Club 2,3 Chorus 1,2,3 Chorus 2,3 Pep Club l,Z,3,4 Pep Club 2.3.4 School Paper 4 Cheerleader 4 Student Council 3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club Officer 4 School Paper 4 Girls Basketball 3 PHYLLIS OIEN MILDRED TALLMAN Plays Glee Club Chorus Pep Club Annual Staff School Paper 4 l,2,3 l,Z,3 l,Z,3,4 3,4 4 Plays 3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3 Chorus 1,Z.3 Pep Club l,2,3,4 Class Officer 3,4 Annual Staff 4 School Paper 4 Carnival Play 4 VIRGIL RODACKER WESLEY TEIDTKE Plays 4 Plays 3,4 Glee Club 3 Chorus 3 Chorus 3 Band l,Z,3 Boys Basketball 3,4 Pep Band 3 Class Officer 3 Annual Staff 4 School Paper 4 Carnival Play 4 GURMEN SCI-IIMKE Plays Carnival Play Operetta Glee Club Chorus C hee rle ade r Band Pep Band Annual Staff School Paper 2,3,4 4 Z 1,Z,3 1 Z.3 3 Z,3,4 l,Z,3 3,4 4 s 3, in AR.LO UNTERSCHER Plays 4 Glee Club 1.2.3 Chorus l,Z,3 Band 1 Annual 4 Carnival King 4 Boys Basketball l.Z,3,4 DUANE WALTH Plays C ho rus Annual Staff King fcandidatej Boys Basketball 1 Z 3 4 fEntered from Heaton High Schoolj PERSONAL TRAITS GURMEN SCHIMKE: The class clown by popularity acclaim, like his unruly hair he refuses to stay put. Gurmen, has develped his own peculiar brand of hutnor. JAMES JESSE: An all-round good friend who never lacks leadership, sports- manship, or hurnor in any crowd--it's Jesse. ARLENE GROVER: Her business like manner, intelligence, and ability for leadership, has given Arlene a high place in her class. MARGIE KUNZ: A lovely face and a popularity that never dims. Margie has many friends. PHYLLIS FORTNEY: A rare combination of intelligence and charm. Phyllis has a warm and sincere friendliness. WESLEY TEIDTKE: His artistic ability holds potential advancements. He is a very likebale person. DUANE WALTH: Not the large economy size but popular with all. Duane possess a very likeable manner. l DOREEN MARTIN: Filled with sparkling zest and a demure dash of dynamite, Doreen displays vivacious spirit in work and play. LORRAINE OIEN: If silence were golden, Lorraine would have an monoply on wealth. Her gracious manner is recognized by friends. PHYLLIS OIEN: Her quiet charm befriends us ally she brings soft ease where ever she goes. AUDREY KELM: Her fun loving nature is known by all. She is energetic in school, more so outside. ARLO UNTERSEHER: School is an extra curricular activity for Arlo who possess a congenial manner. WILLIS KOENIG: He is an independent thinker who holds himself aloft from the petty squables of school life. MILDRED TALLMAN: Quiet, unassurning, and modest-Mildred has been a valuable asset to our class. VIRGIL RODACKER: What's the use of worrying about school work when there is so much other work to do. Virgil has a likeable and friendly personality. IQ 1 , ff My ' ' J - , . .+L ,I e 4 alncf ow we a4re graduating .I I. Junes Jesse 4. Doreen and Arlene 7. Wesley Teidtke 2. Phyllis Fortney 5. Audrey Kelm 8. Duane Walth 3. Gux-men Schixnke 6. Margie Kunz 9. Mildred Tallman 11 CLASS WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of 1949, residing in Bowdon, county of Wells, and state of North Dakota, being in sound mind and disposing all memories do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills and Codicils by us made. As we prepare to journey forth to higher learning or our life work. we, the graduating class, bequeath our scholastic remains to those yet to conquer volumes of learning. To them we leave our desks, books, our guiding teachers, and helpful advisors. We the Senior class will and bequeath the following to the teachers: To Miss I-Iallor all our money to build a public library and gym. To Mr. Artnzen the rattles in our brains for his baby. To Mr. Simmons our waste of time in class meetings. Now we come to the personal bestowals which have been awarded to the individuals . I, Phyllis Fortney, do will and bequeath all my worries to Marlyn Scharbert. I, Arlene Grover, do will and bequeath my ability to stay home every night to Iris Stroh. I, Willis Koenig, do will and bequeath my ability to get Fessenden girls to Jackie Krueger. I, Audrey Kelm, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with out of town girls to Ardyce Thorstenson. I, Margie Kunz, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with all boys to Carol Grindheim. 1 I, Doreen Martin, do will and bequeath my ability to stay on the honor roll to Norma Fuhrman. I, Lorraine Oien, do will and bequeath my knowledge to Lois Iarnes, I. Phyllis Oien, do will and bequeath my perfect attendance to Dickie Will. I, Gurmen Schimke, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Jack Krueger. I, Wesley Teidtke, do will and bequeath my attentiveness in class to Jim Wollman. I, Duane Walth, do will and bequeath my constant dating of a Freshmen girl to Billy Scharbert. I, Virgil Rodacker, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Elaine Graupmen. I, Mildred Tallman, do will and bequeath my cerebrunq to Clara Mae Rexine. I, James Jesse, do will and bequeath my ability to do geometry to Marlyn Scharbert. 12 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Juniors of l949 entertained the Seniors of 1949 at a banquet in the setting of beautiful Hawaii. This idea was brought out by decorations in the form of palm trees and streamers in bright Hawaiian colors, and also invit- ations, table decorations, prograrns, and etc. A hand-painted scene of mountains and water with patches of grass and stones placed around it added to the backg round. Our Hawaiian menu also made the setting more real. It was as follows: Okolehoa Gazne of the Jungle White caps with jungle butter Qchickenl fmashed potatoes with gravyj Diced Bamboo Lilikai Pineapple Popaya fpeasl Qmolded vegetable saladl Bamboo, Tamarind, and Guava fcelery, radishes, and ollvesj Toro Cake fbunsj Cocoanut Pie Cocoanut Milk fpiel fcocktaill Beach Pebbles in Clam Shells Qnuts in nut cups, This delicious supper was prepared and served in courses by the mothers of the Junior class. Program P. Paradise Isle is Honored ------------------- --- A. A Great Honor you Pay Us ---------------------- We want you to enjoy Hawaii --------------- ---- R Recollections ------------------ ---------------- A Sleepy Lagoon Qsoloj ------------------- ---- A. A Bit O Wind and Hurricane Take offs master of ceremonies Reminiscense of our Guests ------ ---- ----------- I-Iawaiian P11nch ....----..--..----......---..----------- D. I, Isles of Golden Dreams ---------------- - -- Junior-Senior song S, Skies of Blue ------------ ------ ----- - - - --- fopportunities are at handj E Evening Twilight in Hawaii ffarewellj Aloha Oe fsolol ------- - A lovely evening in Hawaii was enjoyed by everyone. 13 IDI-earns Coyne True ..-..-------..--------- ......----- Wesley Teidtke Junior President Maryellen Johnson Senior President Miss Meyers Miss Thomale Phyllis Johnson Audrey Kelm Wesley Teidtke Miss Aslakson Mr. Simmons Audrie Schimdt Miss Hehr Arlene Grover Mr. Lensegrav Phyllis Fortney Marlin Johnson OUR JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Don't Darken My Door, a three act comedy, by Anne Coulter Martens, was presented by the Junior class on April 28, 1948, at the city hall. It was a very entertaining play. Rosemary and Poppy get strange ideas of romance because of some romantic novels by Jane Perkins. Tom and Alic don't like the books and would like to get their hands on the author. There is a storm and Jane Perkins, taking a vacation in this city, has an accident with her bicycle and is brought into the Kent home. When Jane finds how these men feel toward Jane Perkins, she decides to call herself Jane Price. Jane has a sprained ankle and has to stay at the Kent home for a few days. Jane tries to patch up the romances that have been broken up because of her novels. Mr. Kent acts as if he hates Tom. Rosemary defends Tom and begins sneaking out into the garden each day to meet him. They decide to elope. Two old maiden ladies next door to the Kents, thinking Tom a burglar lurking in the garden, came to warn Mr. Kent but learning of what was about to happen hid behind the divan to watch. Tom and Rosemary are leaving when Mr. Kent comes down for his pipe and thinking there are burglars lets out a yell and Alic comes in with a loud shout stick em up! Poppy considers Alec a hero after such bravery and their romance is mended forever. Mr. Kent forgives the young people and marries Jane Perkins. The cast included: Roger Kent, a bachelor ------------ Rosemary Kent, his romantic neice - Tom Garrick, Rosemary's suitor --- Poppy Foster, maid of all work ------ Alec Stubbins, Poppy's devoted swain Jane Perkins, a writer of romances --- - --- Susie Featherstone, maiden lady ------------ --- Louisa Featherstone, maiden lady -- Kenneth Sucket Phyllis Fortney Wesley Teidtke Doreen Martin Gurmen Schimke Arlene Grover Margie Kunz Mildred Tallman Several band nurnbers were played and a song was sung by the seventh and eighth grade girls between acts. PRO PI-IEC Y Gazing into the crystal ball we see our fellow colleagues scattered to the four winds--immediately we see Duane happily married to Carol and taking over his father-in-law's job. He has been given the opportunity of working on the Alcon Highway to Alaska. The crystal ball moves us slightly eastward where we see Virgil Rodacker herding his fine Holsteins into greener meadows in the great dairying state of Wisconsin. From Wisconsin we move on to a city where the crystal ball reveals much excitement. As the mist breaks, we recognize Arlo participating in the thrilling, breath-taking escapades of the Dare Devil Act at the World's Fair in Chicago. Leaving Chicago, the crystal ball moves us to New York where we see Wesley sitting next to George McMannus as his assistant cartoonist helping him sketch out the latest edition of Bringing Up Father . Here also we see Margie, sitting in a ring side seat of Madison Square Gardens awaiting the triurnphant entrance of one of her many male lovers for his championship bout. From the great metropolis of New York the crystal ball reveals to us another specimen of our male colleaugues--that of Gurrnen. We see him spending many hours on the irnprove- ment of television, thus bringing the world closer to his native North Dakotans. As the crystal ball becomes less clear we see Phyllis Fortney in a white uniform studying the culture of diptheria germs down in Richmond, Virginia. Many years of schooling have given her a very commendable position there. We knew Jim's executive ability would extend to heights of distinction for we faintly see in the crystal ball .Tim as president of the Hootchie-Cuchie-Hotsie- Totsie Ladies' Ready-To-Wear Store in Miami, Florida. With him is his beautiful streamlined wife, Doreen Martin, as his foremost model of Mia.mi's famous bathing attire. Leaving Florida, the crystal moves us on to where we see signs of roaming coyotes and the pungent aroma of sage-brush. The figure is that of Willis Koenig, a prominent rancher, located deep in the heart of Texas, giving his famous call, Oh come now! at which his prize herefords come running from the distant hills! The crystal ball becomes quite clean now, and it brings us up from Texas to California where we see Lorraine and Phyllis Oien as co-operators of Madamesialles Beauth Salon at Hollywood and Vine. Who do we see getting a facial? None other but our celebrity of the Diamond Horseshoe, Audrey Kelm, getting ready for her nightly Coriaco Act. Leaving California this magnificent mechanism reveals to us a little rural school house in Idaho, and as we peer 'into it we see, Mildred Tallman conducting her daily classes. The crystal ball is now very clear as we arrive back in North Dakota where we view the life of our last classmate, Arlene Grover. We always said, May all your troubles be little ones, Arlene, and she sure has got them for we see her happily married and living on a farm south of Bowdon with her little cherubs clinging to her apron strings. We do not know where our lives are leading to, but we all hope for success whatever our choice of profession will be. .X FRESHMAN CLASS NEWS We started the year with seventeen pupils, Lawn Anderson, LaVon Brynjulson, George Brown, Carol Griendhiem, Elaine Graupman, Reuben Hagelie, Dennis Lund, DeVerne Neunliller, Lorraine Rall, Vauna Seibel, Inez Weippert, Dick Will, Elaine Sommerville, Lucille Stevens, Dorthy Taylor, Myrna Tallman, and Jimmy Wollman. During the second six weeks LaVon Brynjulson left us, leaving only sixteen. The main event of the year was Initiation. The best-dressed were Lawn Anderson, A dancer , and DeVerne Neumiller, a milk maid . On October 27, 1948, the Freshrnen entertained the rest of the high school at a Halloween Party. During the course of it, all in attendance went through a Cha1nber of Horrors , and which was truly horrible. Our subjects are: General Science and General Mathematics under Mr. Artnzong English under Miss Hallorg and Junior Business under Mr. Simmons. Our class officers are as follows: president--Carol Griendhiem, vice-president --Lawn Anderson, secretary-treasurer--Lucille Stevens, class representative is Carol Griendheirn. SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS Our school year started with twelve member three of which have been added this year. They are as follows: Norma Fuhrman, Jack Grover, Lois James, Bobby Jesse, Don Jorgenson, Donna Johnson, Clara Rexine, Virgil Sucket, Jane Schurnaker, Ralph Wollman, Ardyce Thoresenton, and Charles Thoresenston. The outstanding event of this year was initiating the Freshmen class. Which turned out to be a successful job. Some of the Sophomores also took part in the Junior play. Our class officers are as follows: president--Charles Thorstenson, vice-president--Don Jorgenson, secretary-treasurer--Lois James class representative is Charles Thorstenson. JUNIOR CLASS NEWS At the beginning of the year there were eight members who enrolled in the Junior class. They were Lawrence Haluska, Jack Krueger, Clyde Johnson. Virgil Koenig, Allen Brynjulson, Marlyn Scharbert, Billy Scharbert, and Iris Stroh. Allen Brynjulson left the class and moved out west after the first six weeks of school. The class officers this year are as follows: president--Jack Krueger, vice-president--Billy Scharbert, secretary-treasurer--Iris Stroh, and class representative to the student council is Jack Krueger. Mr. Simmons is our class advisor. The Junior class has selected their class play. It is a three act comedy named Keep Moving . The cast includes Clyde Johnson, Marlyn Scharbert, Lawrence Haluska, Jack Krueger, Billy Scharbert, Iris Stroh, five Sophomores, Jane Schuxnaker, Norma Fuhrman, Clara Rexine, Donna Johnson, and one Freshrnan girl, Vauna Seibel. The prompter will be Virgel Koenig. Miss Hallor is the director. The class is collecting dues again this year for future use. 17 f ,J gs 1 A l fs .W r Q n N N, s 'fl i-iso? 'Y' LAW RENCE HAL US KA VIRGIL KOENIG Plays 3 Glee Club Glee Club 1,2 Chorus Chorus l ,Z Plays Student Council 3 Boys Basketball 3 CLYDE JOHNSON JACK KRUEGER Plays 3 Plays Glee Club l,2 Glee Club Chorus 1,2 Chorus Class Officer 2 Boys Basketball l.Z,3 I BILLY SCI-IAUBERT Plays 3 Glee Club 1,2 Chorus l,2 Class Officer l,Z,3 MARLYN SCI-IA UBERT Plays Z , 3 Glee Club 1 ,Z Chorus 1 ,Z Student Counc Class Officer il Boys Basketball l ,Z KENNETH SUC KET -..-N,-ps, 'YTPS 2 1 J! U Play I Glee Club 1.z '-'J' 3 Chorus l .Z dilute A was IRIS STROH Plays Glee Club Chorus Pep Club Class Officer Annual Staff School Paper Girls Basketb all KEEP MOVING Keep Moving, a comedy in three acts, was presented by the Junior class on December 21, 1948 under the direction of Miss Haller. Trouble starts when unwanted, trombone playing professor Randolph arrives at the Baldwin home and announces that he intends to stay the entire surnmer. He isn't such a bad fellow, but that horrid moaning trombone fwhich is never heard during the play, is enough to drive--well it practically did drive Mr. Baldwin into a nervous breakdown the surnmer before, and he has been away in the mountains ever since, trying to recover. Now he is coming back and wants to find his house peaceful and quiet, and his young daughter, Anne, intends that he shall find it so. That is she thought it would be, until the Professor arrived for his second surnmer! To make matters worse, in comes Rush Harris who brings with him three big reasons for gray hairs to pop up in everyone's head. To begin with, he is running away from someone, or something, and everyone expects the police to break in any minute and haul him off to jail. On top of that, he is inventing a new type of motor fuel called Liquid Power and immediately takes over the house for a laboratory. So Anne and her friends try to figure a way to oust both the Professor and Rush. Their best idea backfires and all is confusionas the house is overrun by a sniiping detective, a gossiping neighbor, and a strange woman who keeps insisting she has rented the house, intends to move in the next day and has a contract to prove her rights! The climax falls when the professor accidently drinks some of Rush's powerful invention. CAST Anne Baldwin, attractive girl of 21 --------------------- June Harris, pretty and active ------------------------- Rush Harris, sleepy youth of 19 --- -------- - --------- -- Tom Jeffrey, young man of 21 ----------------- Douglas Wells, friendly chap of ZZ --------------------- Professor EZ. E. Randolph, wiry, grey haired man Harriet Mason, understanding girl of Z3 -------- Emma Knight, a prying, talkable woman -------- Loretta Phillips, a pretty, but sensible girl ----- Charity Lynn, a drowling, slow moving girl ----- Sam Vine, snooping, suspicious man ------------ ---- 19 Vauna Seibel Iris Stroh Marlyn Schaube rt Lawrance I-laluska Jack Krueger Clyde Johnson Donna Johnson Clara Mae Rexine Jane Schurnaker Norma Fuhrman Ralph Wollman sa-,M v-N ROW ONFZ: ROW TWO: ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ABSENT: Q52 ... QW? SOPHOMORRS Ardyce Thorsteuson. Norma Fuhrmnn, Jane Schumaker, Lois James, Clara Mae Rexine, Donna Johnson. Jack Grover, Charles Thorstenson. Don Jorgensen, Bob Jesse, Virgel Sucket, Mr. Artnzef Advisor. FRICSI-IMFIN Lucille Stevens, Myrna Tallman, Vaunn Seibel, Elaine Graupmen, Carol Grlndhelxn, Dorothy Taylor. Miss Hnllor, Advisor, Lawn Anderson. George Brown, Dick Will, Reuben Haglie, Deverne Neurnlller, Dennis Lund. Elaine Somerville, Lorriane Rall, Jim Wellman. C' I Z0 PRIMARY ' We have been very busy trying to learn to read, write, and count. The snowstorms kept many of us at home during the winter, so spring will be a time of making up for lost time. At Halloween, Christmas, and on Valentines Day we had parties. We had fun with our dolls and farms during the winter months. In the fall and spring we enjoyed the outdoors. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES We have twenty-eight pupils in our roomg eighteen in the third grade and ten in the fourth. The boys outnumber the girls nineteen to nine. We all enjoyed three parties this year, Halloween, Christmas and Valentine's Day. A nurnber of exciting games were played after which lunch was served. Our room was pleased to have a nurnber of mothers visit us Open House Day. Both grades are now in a Clean Hands Hygiene Campaign. This is a project carried on as part of our health classes. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES There are twenty-three pupils in our room this year. There are nine in the fifth grade and fourteen in the sixth grade. The boys outnurrxber the girls twelve to eleven. The boys have had basketball practice twice a week during the season under the coaching of Charles Thorstenson and Jack Krueger. They played some preliminary games for the public. Our Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine parties were enjoyed by everyone. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Spring again and annual time once more. At this time we would like to bring to the minds of Seniors of 1949 a few of the happenings that have gone on in the room that they five years ago sat in. On September 13, twelve seventh graders and fifteen eighth graders enrolled in our room. At the end of the fifth week Bernadine and Regina Bachrneier left for Minot, but Alvin Brown joined our ranks the seventh week of school bringing the nurnber to twenty-six. Ronald Werner left our room to go to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Eileen Brynjulson spent part of the first semester in Oakland, California, but was with us for the last semester. When the school gave their carnival, the seventh and eighth helped with the lunch and various other booths. From the carnival funds we purchased a new electric clock for our room and some new library books. At Christmas time we had a party in our room in the morning and in the afternoon we went to the hall for a picture that the Civic Club was giving for the public. The eighth grade graduate from our room with the highest scholastic average is Maynard Brandon. We, the eight graders wish the Senior Class of 1949 much success and hope that by hard work we too may take your place as Seniors in for more years. Zl v r-. v' 'J YV ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: ABSENT: ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES LaVerne Fuhrman, Eleanor Baltrusch, Margie James. Sandra Jones, James G1-indheim. Lee Delger. Miss Ege. Teacher, .Terry Werner, Vivian Neumiller, Allen Strand, Janice Brandon, Lois Johnson, Barbara Tclllnghusen, Roger Anderson, Jerome Stroh, Delrae Seibll, Lila Neumiller, Vernon Krause, Dean Somerville. Stella Rall. Eugene Fuhrman, Orville Buchmiller, George Somerville, Bonnie Delger. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES Kenneth Fuhrxnan. Kenneth Hildebrant, Jacqueline Schlmke, Verna Johnson, Irene Moser. Carol Schultz, Allen Anderson, Lyn.n Delger. Miss Meyers, Teacher, Roger Baltrusch, Jewell Seibel, Marleen Unterscher, Shirley Johnson, Patty Buchmiller, Arla Mae Paulson, Donny Paulson. Alvin Brown, Maynard Brandon, Wesley Markwart, Robert Jones, Dallas Kunz, Roger Telllngheusen, Myron Grindhelm. ZZ. fan FIRST AND SECOND GRADES ROW ONE: Clinton Buchmiller, Shari Sucket, Curtiss Martin, Connie Wright, Phyllis Jones, John Tellinghuisen, Terry Sucket. ROW TWO: Miss Aslakson, Teacher, Virginia Taylor, Joan Hildebrant, Sharon Fuhrrnan, Marion Taylor, Clinton Fuhrman, Alvin Brandon, Judy Lund, Janice Buchmiller. ABSEINT: Roger Rall, Janice Somerville, Virginia Somerville, Gerald Brown. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES ROW ONE: Berty Delger, Rochelle Pfenning, Charles Gussick, Dean Anderson, Bobby Taylor, Cleo Moser, Dale Fuhrman. ROW TWO: Kenneth Thorstenson, Loren Johnson, Robert Wagner, Rozanne I-laglie, Ronald Swanner, Lyle Taylor, Joyce Jorgenson, Clifford Johnson. ROW THREE: Mrs. Rexine, Teacher, Virgel Werner, Lois Krause, Dixie Kunz, Sharon Grindheim, Joyce Brandon, Kenneth Moser, Dennis Unterscher, Wendell Schultz. ABSENT: Roberta Jones, Robert Rall, Leo Rall, Kenneth Somerville, Vernard Rall. 2.3 fi 1 BOYS BASKETBALL ROW ONE: Charles Thorstenson, James Jesse, Jack Krueger, Bobby Jesse, Arlo Untergcher, ROW TWO: Don Jorgensen, Student Manager, Clyde Johnson, Willis Koenig, DeVerne Neurniller, Wesley Teidtke, Mr. Artzen, Coach. PEP SQUAD ROW ONE: Lorriane Oien, Iris Stroh, Patty Buchmiller, Lucille Stevens, Jacqueline Schhnke, Shirley J ohnson. ROW TWO: Phyllis Olen, Norma Fuhrman, Arlene Grover, Mildred Tallxnan, Elaine Grauprnen. Carol Grindheirn, Myrna Tallman. Clara Mae Rexlne, Dorothy Taylor, Miss Meyers, Director. ROW THREE: Donna Johnson, Lois James, Verna Johnson, Arla Mae Paulson, Marleen Unteracher, Jane Schuxnaker. Jewell Seibel. Irene Moser, Vauna Seibel. CHEERLEADERS: Ardyce Thorstenson, Audrey Kelxn, Phyllis Fortney, Doreen Martin. Z5 BOYS' BASKETBALL OF 1948-49 Under the coaching of Mr. Arntzen, the boys finished the season with sixteen victories and seven losses. The captain of the Beavers was James Jesse. The boys received new suits and jackets in December. They are bright orange with black trimming. They also received two new basketballs at the beginning of the season. The Wells County basketball tournarnent was held February 3 and 4 at Fessenden. Cathay defeated Bowdon by a score of 57-40. Bowdon, however took the consolation honors by defeating Sykeston by a score of 34-26. Charles Thorstenson was chosen for the all county team. Bowdon took the sub-district tournament which also was held at Fessenden, on February 25 and 26, by defeating Martin and Mercer by a score of 45 to 42 and 48 to 43 respectively. Charles Thorstenson and Jack Krueger and Bobby Jesse were on the sub-district team. At the district tournament at Denhoff on March 3 and 4, the Beavers were defeated by Dawson by six points in the morning. In the evening we took a six point loss again with Mercer defeating us. Jack Krueger was chosen for the all district team. The team will lose James Jesse, Willis lxoenig, Wesley Teidtke, and Arlo Unterseher, who are graduating this year. BASKETBALL SCORES We They 19 Tuttle 15 35 Cathay 31 43 Pettibone 22 30 Tuttle 27 48 Cathay 30 26 Fessenden 48 Z4 Robinson 23 45 Sykeston 15 24 Robinson 38 24 Cathay 47 37 McC1usky 27 25 Carrington 32 35 Hurdsfield 18 41 Goodrich 17 47 Alumni 49 33 Martin 35 County Tournament Bowdon--40 Cathay--57 Bowdon--34 Sykeston--26 Sub-District Tournament Bowdon--45 Martin--42 Bowdon--48 Mercer--43 District Tournament Bowdon--32 Dawson--38 Bowdon--40 Mercer--46 26 KN - 'Fi F ,-.la ANNUAL STAFF ROW ONE: Audrey Kelm, Margie Kunz, Arlene Grover, Phyllil Fortney. Doreen Martin. ROW TWO: Gurrrxen Scbirnke, Wesley Teldtke, Wlllla Koenig, James Jesse, Duane Walth. STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: Charles Thorsienson, Carol Grindheixn, James Jesse. Willis Koenig, Phyllis Fortney .Tack Kreuger, Arlene Grover, Z8 BAND ROW ONE: Allen Strand, Roger Tellinghusen, Donny Paulson, Kenneth Hildebrandt, Allen Anderson, Dean Anderson, Vernon Krause, Roger Anderson. ROW TWO: Sandra Jones, Jacqueline Schimke, Margie Kunz, Ardyce Thorstenson, Carol Grindheim. Patty Buchrniller, Norrna Fuhrman, Dorothy Taylor, Arla Mae Paulson, Doreen Martin, Phyllis Fortney. ROW THREE: Myron Grindheim, Charles Thorstenson, Dallas Kunz, Bob Jesse, Willis Koenig, Gurmen Schimke, Wesley Teidtke, Mr. Sixnrnons, Director. HI-LIFE STAFF ROW ONE: Audrey Kelxn, Margie Kunz, Wesley Teidtke, Gurmen Schimke. Phyllis Forimey, Doreen llarlin. ROW TWO: Ardyce Thorsienson, Vauna Seibel, Jack Krueger, Jack Grover, Donna Johnson, Elaine Graupmen. Mildred Tallnmn, Ralph Wollman, Phyllis Oien, Don Jorgensen, Lorriane Oien, Iris Stroh. 29 CARNIVAL One of the most outstanding events' of the school year was the school carnival. The carnival was held at the city hall on October 26, 1948, with a large crowd attending. The students were selling chances madly on a table model radio and a bedspread. The class selling the highest was to get a prize. It was won by the Juniors, who received pins. A program was given before the stands opened. A play was given by members of the student body, A Merry Mix Up . A special nurnber was given by .Tacqujine Schimke, On the Sunny Side of the Street . The stands were opened after the program. The bingo stand took most of the attention. The business places all donated prizes or money. At twelve, midnight, Phyllis Fortney crowned Doreen Martin queen, and Duane Walth crowned Arlo Unterscher king. GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION For Physical Education this year the girls organized a pep club, chose cheerleaders, agreed on outfits, and also chose officers. We had thirty-two members in all. The cheerleaders that were chosen by the pep club were Audrey Kelm, Ardyce Thorstenson, Phyllis Fortney, and Doreen Martin. Their outfits were black slacks, white sweaters, white blouses, and black and orange beanies. The officers were as follows: president, Doreen Martin, vice president, Phyllis Fortneyg secretary, Audrey Kelm, and treasurer, Vauna Seibel. We also ordered a new yell book which has helped and kept us busy learning and teaching new yells. In December we started to practice marching and forming letters for the county tournament held in Fessenden, February 3rd and 4th, It was led by the four cheerleaders, and under the direction of Miss Meyers. SCHOOL PA PER The High Life came into existence last fall on Tag Day under the compe- tent organization and supervision of Miss Haller. The student body responded very well in buying the subscriptions. The paper has been published once a month and has included current events of high school, grade, and special activities. We are happy to report that the paper has operated at a profit and has been enjoyed by the student body. During the year we also uncovered a great deal of newspaper talent, and no one will ever forget Wesley's cartoons, Gurmen's feature story, Audrey's jokes, and Margie's typing. 30 fT A MVS Willy' Pl 'x FR I 4 . 1 1948 Junior-Senior Banquet Sweet Dreams Using you equilibriurn The three stooges Friends ? Snowqueen Quite a shiek 32 Relaxation Styles have changed! How about A Coke? Old Faithful 1948 Junior play Junior class play Junior play again THE FRESHMAN INITIATION It wasn't a bit surprising for all the high school students to see the Freshman girls and boys standing around in small groups the day before initiation excitingly talking about what might happen to them. It was common knowledge that the Sophomore were going to do a good job of initiating, and the poor Freshman didn't know what to expect. Finally the great day arrived October 7, 1948. Far be it from the Freshman to disobey orders. They arrived at school the day of initiation in the funniest assortment of customes the high school had ever seen. Dick Will and Elaine Somerville were dressed as negros. Reuben Hagelie was Elaine Graupman's wife, and they seemed quite proud of their little offspring, who was Dorothy Taylor. Who was that? Oh no! Just Myrna Tallman dressed as a 18th century great lady complete with high button shoes. DeVerne Neurniller and Lorraine Rall were quite cute as millcmaid and rnilkrnan, all they lacked was a cow. DeVerne's milkpail was used as a waste basket all day by his neighbors. George Brown was Carol Grindhiem's devoted bride. Lucille Stevens as a minister and Vauna Seibel as a doctor looked very professional in their formal attaire. Lawn Anderson brought chuckles as a dancer with a beautiful mop of hair, and red ribbons. LaVon Brynjulson looked very natural as a fat man, but he had trouble keeping her pillows in place. Dennis Lund and Jim Wollman looked very delicate in their frilly feminine attaire. The evening brought the fireworks. The Freshmen screamed and fussed and were heard throughout the building as they were taken through some sweet sticky molasses, eggs, flour, and water. A few more percautions were added. The poor Freshmen had to eat crackers and push peanuts across the floor, sing solos, and even make a proposal right in front of the gleeful Sophomores. The Freshmen heaved a big sign of relief when the program was finally brought to a close and forgave the Sophomores when they saw they were going to be served with hot dogs and pop. Now that the Freshmen have successfully lived through the ordeal, we must admit that we rather enjoyed the whole performance. 33 3 3 3 VXA Q x cqukog fzapfia - -- Hg, WALSWORTH mr..,,..,z..a A bum bv IALBIORTH BIOTHITRS lqnshlm. lc . U S A 35 BOWDON GRAIN CO GRAIN - XVOOD - COAL - SEEDS CUSTOM CLEANERS PHONE 34 BUXVDON, N. DAR. l Fessenden Machine Co M. U. MILLER, PROPRIETUR SALES - MCCORMICK -IJEERING - SERVICE FARM MACHINES X IMPLEMENTS PIIONIQ IT-154 FIQSSICNDEN, N. DAK. Kunz Implement MC CURMICK DIZERING FARM MACHINERY AND IMPLIZMISNTS PHONE 30 ROXVIJON, N. DAK. Hcrolds Red Owl FRESH FRUITS K VEGETABLES FRESH 8: COLD MEATS GROCERIES - SOFT DRINKS - CANDY STOCK SALTS OF ALL KINDS PHONE 23 BOXVDON, N. DAK. Martins Fcairwcay Store FRESH FRUITS X VEGETABLES SMOKED Sz FRESH MEATS GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS FROZEN FRUITS ik VEGETABLES XVE PAY TOP PRICES FOR EGGS X HIDES PHONE 99 BOXVDON, N. DA K Thompson Yords, Inc. LI'Ml3EIi -- BUILDING MATERIALS -- FENCING PAINTS -- VARNISHES HOME OF QUALITY LUMBER GAYLOIIIJ .IOHNSON, MANAGER PHONE 41 BRYNJULSON PHILLIPS 66 Bulk and Retail STZIIIOIIS Phillips Quality Products -- None Helter Try Our Service Phone 100 Bowdon, N. Duk SALLY'S GARAGE SERVICE S. S. Schimke, Prop. Ford Tractors - Dearborn Farm Equipment Tires - Accessories Ford Farming Means Less Work-More Income Per Acre Phone 70 Bowdon, N. Dak First Notionol Bonk Capital and Surplus 5F100,000.0U Phone 101 Fessenden, N. Dali i E. J. Morkwort Implements John Deere Farm Implements Briggs and Stratton and Repairs Goodyear Tires Phone G5 Bowden, N. Dali TAY LOR'S Bottle Gas and Equipment Phone 42 Bowclon, N. Dui BEN F. DSER Good Clothes for Man and Boy HBlCIlllJCl' of the Allied Clothiersn Fessenden, N. Dak. CONNER HOTEL Sz CAFE Henry Niebuhr, Manager Fessenden, N. Dak. GAMBLES STORE F. J. Neuniiller, Proprietor The Friendly Store Bowdon, N. Dak. SEIBEL'S CAFE Lunches - Meals - Soft Drinks - Pool B. L. Seibel, Mgr. Bowdon, N. Dak. 1 1 It 3, NERLIEN LOCKER PLANT Fresh and Cold Meats - Curing and Smoking Frozen Fruits - Fish Bowclon, Dali. Compliments of BILL DRAKE Congratulations to the Senior Class Bowdon, N. Dak. BUSINESS :SERVICE AGENCY Life Insurance - Notary Publie - Real Estate Tillman F ortney, Manager Bowdon, N. Dak. BOWDON PRODUCE T. Tellingruism, Proprietor Cash Buyers of Cream and Poultry PIIOIIC 31 Bowclon, N. Dal i l Dealers in Grain, Feed and Coal Fred W. .lesson Carl Thygesen OSBORNE - MC MILLAN ELEVATOR CO. Phone 106 Fessenden, N. Dali. FESSENDEN CO-OP ASSN. Grain - Cleaning - Treating -- Coal Phone fl Fessenclen, N. Dali. BREIDER'S, TEXACO SERVICE Firestone Tires Phone 78 August Breider, Prop. NEUMILLER BULK Sz SERVICE Phone 4-1 Bowdon, N. Dak. WELLS COUNTY IMPLEMENT CO. Your John Deere Dealer - - - Sales and Service John Deere - - Quality Farm Equipment Fessenden, N. Dak. DICK'S FOOD MARKET Baumann Cold Storage Lockers , Meats - Groceries - Fruits - Vegetables Fine Foods for Fine Folks NELUENSCHWANDER FUNERAL HOME W. A. 81 Roger Neuenschwander, Props. Ambulance Service Licensed Emhalmer Funeral Director Parlors over Gamble's Store Fessenden, N. Dak. NEUENSVCHWAN DER GAMBLE'S- S'TORE W. A. 62 Roger Neuenschwander, Props. Hardware - Tires - Auto Accessories - Furniture Washers - Stoves - Radios Phone 152 Fessenden, N. Dak. DR. W. K. TAYLOR -- DENTIST Phone 143 Fessenden, N. Dak. BOWVDON MOTOR COMPANY Kaiser - Frazer Dealer A. Ii. Bnckmiller, Proprietor Phone 43 Bowclon, N. Dak. KOST TRUCK LINE F2ll'IlIQl',S Union Trucker Phone 226.1 Fessenden, N. Dali. HELM DRAY LINE General Hauling Phone 226W Fessenden, N. Dali. FARMER'S UNION OIL CO. Phone 80 Fessenclen, N. Dak Compliments of A FRIEND BIEVER'S STORE Joe Biever, Prop. Firestone Tires and Tubes Farm - Home and Auto Supplies Fessenden, N. Dali. STANTON'S DRUG STORE CFisher Drugj 6'Greetings Fessenden, N. Dak. Greetings to Our Bowdon Friends THE FAIRWAY STORE Staple 8 Fancy Groceries Phone S M. C. Solberg, Prop. Fessenden, N. Dak. KOELLER BROS. TAVERN Soft Drinks - Tobaccos - Pool Bowdon, N. Dak. GREAT PLAINS SUPPLY CO. Building Materials - Paints and Coal C. J. Olson, Mgr. Phone '29 Fessenden, N. Dak. FESSENDEN CAFE H Lunches and Meals C. A. Johnson, Prop. Phone 15 Fessenden, N. Dak. KRAUSE'S BARBER SHOP Bowdon, N. Dak. 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