Columbia Heights High School - Cohian Yearbook (Columbia Heights, MN)

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It is, rather, because we remember the many hours he spent on last year's Cohian, correcting errors and figuring print, writ- ing and laying out sports copy, trying in every way to make the book as perfect as possible, because we shared with him the feeling of pride when the work was finished and our Cohian was issued to the studentsp and most important, because he was our friend and we liked and respected him . . . it is for these reasons that we, who were privileged to work with him, dedicate the 1954 Cohian to Art Fibiger. TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY 6 SENIORS I4 CLASSES 24 ORGANIZATIONS 34 ATHLETICS 52 SCHOOL LIFE 64 ACU LTY . . . . The first doorway through which we all must pass is that ot a classroom. Inside we meet and learn to know the persons with whom we have our greatest con- tact throughout school-our teach- ers. It is their iob to see that when we leave school, we will have a better understanding of ourselves, our community, and our country. They have taught us this and have done much to advise us on what is right and wrong. For this, we are truly grateful and will remember them always .... .2 . ,T it if if ' if 'R E x ,wimy U W! wwf,-f'a1 f',w WT LY? 'pl fix-If iss K-f ies., H Q I I , . SUPERINTENDENT: H. C. Nelson PRINCIPAL: R. A. Sahlstrom FACU LTY Using their power and knowledge to guide in the right direction is the iob of our admin- istration. To them we may come for help and guidance in planning our school years and pre- paring for our future. We will always remember the talks and advice given by our superintendent, the bulletins over the public address system by our principals, ond the school board, who has the final word on our activities. Any problem, no matter how small, may be brought to and talked over with our coun- selor. For those of us who are hurt in school, a calm refuge is offered by our nurse and our speech difficulties may be brought to the correctionist. These are only a few of the duties that the administration performs for us, the students, so that we will have a happy and well-adjusted school life. BOARD OF EDUCATION H. C. Nelson Gilbert Miller Adolph Westby Irene Lawrence Floyd Lawson Walter True Oscar Christopherson 'QQ ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Oscar Eng COUNSELOR: Hilda Linnee A new member, Harold Gerritz, has been added to our administrative staff. He holds the position of Director of Cur- riculum. Mr. Gerritz works with elementary and junior high teachers for better co-ordination in the field of curriculum. After having attended high school in Little Falls, Minnesota, he received his B.A. degree from St. Cloud State Teachers College and his M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota. He is now working towards his doctorate degree. Mr. Gerritz is very well qualified for this position, having held teaching positions at Upsala, Minnesota, McGregor, Minne- sota, Little Falls, Minnesota, and Onekama, Michigan. For the past year he has been research assistant and instructor in the College of Education at the University of Minnesota. DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUMZ Harold Gerritz SCHOOL NURSE: Yvonne Hodgdon SPEECH PATHOLOGIST: Zella Schneidman pl. N.. I F 4... I can't get my locker open! I'm tardy! Mr. Wiggen wants some blue slips. Oh- this food! These and many other remarks are heard by our custodians, cafeteria staff, and secretaries every day. If it weren't for them, the student body would have no one to fix their lockers, no lunch to discuss all afternoon, and no fines to pay. They are always willing to co-operate with us and to help us in any way they can. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them and to express our sincere appre- ciation for the many things they have done for us and for the cheerful way in which they have done them. Preparing and serving food to mobs of hungry students is the job of Alice Strand, Alice Erickson, Mildred Dragsten, Nellie Helm, Marie Knull, and Jennie Ostmoe, our hard-working cafeteria staff. Eleanor Diskerud acts as hostess, keeping condi- tions pleasant during lunch periods. Competent secretaries Dorothea Lindsey and Beverly Strand perform office duties such as typing, mimeographing, and filing school rec- ords for Mr. Sahlstrom, Mr. Nelson, and other faculty members. if The men behind the scenes-custodians Jim Deeble, Kennard Peterson, Irving Nygaard, Dale Sorenson, Albin Andrews, Harris Tate, Albert Holtan, Roger Bushey, and Ossie Anderson-keep our building clean, warm, and running smoothly. We, the student body, are very proud of our outstanding faculty. They have taught us not only the facts and figures, theorems and formulas, but even greater lessons-the fundamentals of living and working together, how to grow as individuals, and how to further our talents. In addition to their classroom duties, many faculty members give up their free time to serve as advisers for school organizations. A large variety of subjects are offered at Columbia Heights. Some give us a good background in the essentials of life, while others are offered to help us in choosing and preparing for our future vocations. Therefore, we extend our appreciation to the school for making possible such a wide selection of subiects, and to the faculty for teaching them so well. A thorough understanding of English gram- mar, composition, and literature, an introduction to Shakespeare, and numerous speech and iour- nalism activities are offered in the senior high English courses taught by James Gleason, John Watson, Dorothy Halver, and Helen Connole. Of course, for information about English, or any subiect from aardvark to zymology, stu- dents consult Elizabeth Gludt, fcenterl our school librarian. Teaching everything from compound fractions to quadratic equations, the members of the mathematics department-Edgar Torguson, Har- old Montzka, Basil Anderson, Inez Hansen, and Mayda Wendt-provide their pupils with a work- ing knowledge of mathematics and how it may be applied to daily problems. In addition, in- struction in more advanced mathematics-begin- ning and higher algebra and plane geometry- prepares students for college entrance. I' Aiffmf , World problems - past and present- are the subiect of the history, government, and social problems classes taught by Alice Opheim, Alice Ledwein, and Norman Wiggen. Since an under- standing ofthe successes and failures of the past and the present help us to plan for a better fu- ture, these courses are especially valuable to the senior high students who, in a few years, will be of voting age. f fi ,I df, 'iff' -ss f We W9 7? f lfdfvc L, 'gsffffffnf'-f--L ,ff 4-d 'X '3 Alfnglisdh iflstgifg-o,9Qsther-Juls ud,, uth Stuart Anderson QGQHFYUTYCS 'lin e their iunior high pupils nf' ndation in English grammar, composition and literature. Since stu- dents of this age are beginning to realize that others are iudging them by their use for misusel of the English language, the excellent instruction they receive is very important to them. Preparing students for careers in the business world is the iob of instructors Westley Olson, Howard Akenson, Alf Soholt, Edith Holm, and Harvey Otterson. Commercial courses such as typing, shorthand and bookkeeping train stu- dents for clerical and secretarial work, junior business gives freshmen a general understand- ing of business terms and practices, and distribu- tive education teaches students business relations through actual work experience. ffbi Although they make excellent coffee, the most important job of science instructors Donald Murphy, Mervin Mikkola, Henry Bartel and Paul Shelske is to give Columbia Heights students a basic knowledge of the natural sciences-chem- istry, physics, and general science-which lays the groundwork for the careers of future doctors, nurses, chemists and physicists. Our home economics instructors, Etta Goeman- Pott, Genevieve Gauthier and Elizabeth Behrends teach high school girls homemaking skills-cook- ing, sewing, and home management. These courses are of value to every girl who plans to someday have her own home. An important subiect today-our world and its problems-is the basis of the courses taught to iunior high students by Kenneth Exel, Theodore Urseth, and Edward Vukelich, social studies in- structors. They give their pupils a good back- ground knowledge of our democratic system and the current world situation. ln addition to building physical skills and forming good health habits, the physical educa- tion classes taught by Don Carlson, Kathryn Johnson, and Don Johnson promote good sports- manship among their students. The spirit of fair play and team loyalty which high school stu- dents learn through participation in athletics continue long after they have forgotten how to kick a field goal or shoot a free throw. Teaching practical manual skills is the iob of industrial art instructors Levi Gifford, John Jurkovich, Wesley Wolhart, Paul Terry and Ar- thur Jacobson. Such courses as wood-shop, gen- eral metals, general machines, and drafting give high school boys useful training and experience which prepare them for iobs after graduation. Budding artists, musicians, and vocalists are trained in classes taught by the members of the fine arts department-William Wilke, Ken- neth Burns, Ralph Strom, and Charlene Wolhart. Together with teaching the students the basic fundamentals of music and art, their efforts are a source of pleasure and beauty to the en- tire school. ENICRS . . . . The beginning of the end- our senior year. This is the year when we pass through these door- ways for the last time, the year when events become memories even before they are over, the year when we begin planning our fu- ture, whether it be college, career, or the armed forces. We know that we will never be together again as a group. The time has come for each of us to complete our goal for the future .... n S31 ,X K ff QYQQF3. ig '44 'S Lg NNW. 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Zf.',:g.V-vgyxgw, . 1 I x Q 1 -fo Q war- -..-...,.,...,,., -..N 7 I 0 SENIQR cLAsfQi As the doors of Columbia Heights High School ' close on us, the senior class of 1954, many mem.- ories come to our minds-the thrilling football and basketball games, Homecoming, the spring formal, and the senior banquet. rjp Our class has been well represented ' sm 7 organizations and publications. ailloffices' have been held by seniors o dve d ne, excellent job. f If We wish to thank our advisers a the en- tire administration and fac term ixn an enjoyable and successf se or' Al- though we will be going intoaganyfwalhs on ' ' e , life, we know that the things have l N . I will always be of value to us. ,P ,Y E -iffreq' CLASS OFFICERS: Shirley Passage, Secretary, Bob Anderson, ' ' ,gf-g.5g., Vice-President: Ron Naeaele. President Pat Trench. Treasurer. ' ' btw .. wig , 5 4 mcoueuru AIKEN: Jacks, Thespiam, Art Club, Cohian, i l A G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . HARRY ALBRECHT. t t, ,K N ,H ' P B we 1 fl l xx f I i ' I LILA ALBRECHT: Lulu. . . . PATRICIA ALLEN: Pat Band, se, Thespions, Art Club, Cohian, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens, Pep f Af ' If Club . . . ROBERT ALTHAUS: Bob. Cohian . . . EILEEN A ' AMUNDSON: Hi-CF, Treasurer, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club. N ' iii '- fiw' ALEX ANDERSON: Basketball, Baseball . . . CAROLYN AN- DERSON: Gran. Choir, Council, Band, Student Council, tm' Pocket Gopher, Cohian, Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor-in-Chief, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Cabinet . . . ROBERT ANDERSON: Bob. Choir, Student Council, Red Cross, Hi-Y, Thespians, Vice- Presidentp Science Workshop, Pocket Gopher, Cohian, Copy Editor, Football, Track, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Hi9l School Mystery, Sophomore Class President, Junior ClasQ l 5 Quill and Scroll, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Cheerleader . . . PATRICIA -' I! ANDERSON: Pat. Red Cross, Secretary, Thespions, Art Club, Q -pf l P K Y President, Senior Class Vice-President. RICHARD ASHFORD: Al. Choir, Football, Basketball . . ELAINE BAKKEN: Shorty. Choir, Hylandaires, Y-Teens . . . DAVID BISSET: Dave . . . IRENE BIXLER: Renie. Choir, Council, Hylandalres, Band, Red Cross, G.A.A., Board, Secre- , t 'U' 1 - tary, Y-Teens, Cheerleader, Tumbling Team, Homecoming 1.1 Queen. Q X LORRAINE BLESSUM: Lorrie. Red Cross, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . GARY BROBERG: Band, Men of Note, Track'. . . DENNIS BUISMANN: Den, Science Workshop, Reel Club . . . MARILYN BURNOUIST: G.A.A., Y-Teens. -L ... 4 ...M .m m f. xl , Y- is 3 .t fk s , . s .9 'L if Pr W E ! '. lf x 1 FV' , if Q -1-C 6- GN WIP .zg . .wg Fiikl I Lv . 4-'-. .Rag .. ..i'r-4 . ,... ,L ,.-.q,,,- - dw' ex, -l.f,.' TY. ,i '.. NSS' v V... , ,,- ' um ARDYCE BUSHEY: Ardy. Pocket Gopher, G.A.A., Y-Teen! . . . ARTHUR CAMERON: Art. Band, Reel Club . . . JUDITH CARLSON: Judy. Choir, Band, Council, Red Cross, Hi-CF, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . GARY CHIODO: Baganootchi. Choir. ROBERT CHRISTENSEN: Christie, Red Cross, Science Work- shop, Reel Club . . . DORTHA CHRISTOPHERSON: Selma. Glee Club, Bond, President, Student Council, Secretary, Red Cross, Thespians, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens, Cabinet, Vice- President . . . VIOLA CHRISTOPHERSON: Vi. Thespians, Pocket Gopher, Y-Teens, Pep Club . . . BEVERLY CHUCHWAR: Gooch. Choir, Treasurer, Hylandaires, Hi-CF, Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club. CAROL CIPPERLY: Cip. Art Club, Y-Teens . . . CAROLYN CLOGSTON: Choir, Assistant Secretary, Business Manager, Hylandaires, Student Council, Cohian, Co-Editor-in-Chief, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club . . . GLORIA COOL: Glor. Y- Teens . . . JOHN COSTELLO: Cosmo. Choir, Red Cross, Thespians, Football. MARDIS COX: Cox. Art Club, G.A.A .... PATRICIA DAHL: Pat, Band, Council, Treasurer, Red Cross, Art Club, Cohian, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . LAWRENCE DAHLBERG: Larry. Student Council, Hi-Y, Reel Club, Basketball, Homecoming Escort . . . JOAN DENNIS: Joni. Hi-CF, Art Club, Poster Bureau, Thes- pions, G.A.A., Y-Teens. JOHN DESANTI5: .IclCk. Choir, Football, Track . . . BEVERLY DRANGEID: Bev. Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . EDWIN DROPPS: Eddie, Choir, Assistant Treasurer, Hyland- aires, Hi-Y, Football, Captain, Basketball, Track . . . MARY ANN DRINVILLE: Mary. Glee Club, Thespians, Secretary, Art Club, Treasurer, Y-Teens, The High School Mystery. SHARON DORHOLT: Sharie Red Cross, Cohian, G.A.A., Y- Teens, Cabinet, Secretary, Pep Club, Cheerleader, Tumbling Team . . . CAROL DOOIES: Hi-CF, Secretary, Student Council, Y-Teens . . . JOHN DUDZIAK: Dudz. Reel Club . . . LAVINA DUNBAR: L..I. Hi-CF, Y-Teens. LYLE DYCK . . . SHIRLEY DZIUK: ShirI. Student Council, Thesplans, Pocket Gopher, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Y-Teens . . . RALPH ENGELBRETSON: Ingy. Football, Basketball, Track . . . PATRICIA EVERETT: Toots. Student Council, Y-Teens, Pep Club, Cheerleader, Tumbling Team. fw15.m:w V-. W' ' 'Q iv R11 . 'K fag? . ,A,x tgii l I 1 Y If J H? . g 53,2 ff, 'if ' , it .,, . F. X Mg. X I .3 b 'xg X1 3-WC If O iv Q Q vu X b , 5 Wu. Q 2. we , ,CIN ., 'VH fa. 5'-' te, JEROME FEHRINGER: Jerry. Student Council, Reel Club Football, Basketball, Baseball, Homecoming Escort . . PATRICIA FINDELL: Pat. Choir, Secretary, President: Hy Iandnires, Student Council, Y-Teens, Cabinet, Pep Club . . KAREN FRANSEN: Band, Red Cross, Cahian, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club, Cheerleader . . . ROSE FURNEY: Shorty. G.A.A. Y-Teens. LAWRENCE GARNER: Larry. Science Workshop, Reel Club . . . JAMES GEFRE: Jim. . . . CAROL GORECKY: Care. Thespians, Art Club, Pocket Gopher, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Tum- bling Teom . . . GLORIA GROSS: Geeg. Choir, Red Cross, Art Club, Cohian, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club. MARILYN GROSSLEIN: Mare. Band, Student Council, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . GERALD GROVHOUG: Jerry, Hi-Y . . . JEAN GUTENKAUF: G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . BARBARA GUZIK: Barb. Red Cross, Thespians, Art Club, Pocket Gopher. NORMAN HAGFORS: Norm. Band, Student Council, Red Cross, Hi-CF, President, Vice-President, Hi-Y, Science Work- shop, Pocket Gopher, Photographer: Cohian, Photographer . . . JUDITH HANSON: Judy. Student Council, Thespians, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . CHESTER HAYES: Chet. . . . MARI- ANNE HEIDEMAN: Annie. Choir, Assistant Business Man- ager, G.A.A., Y-Teens. ROBERT HENGELFELT: Hengy. Reel Club . . . BEVERLY AHENNING: Bev. Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . NAIDA LL: Thespians, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club, Tumbling Team .27BARBARA HINTZ: Bc1rb. Hi-CF, G.A.A., Y-Teens. CAROL HIXSON: Hicky. Band, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . BETTY HOLMSTROM: G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . GLORIA HUDAK: Glo. Choir, Thespians, Pocket Gopher, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . MURIEL JANKE: Murdliel. Student Council, Thespians, Art Club, President, Poster Bureau, Cohian, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Homecoming Attendant. BONNIE JOHNSON: Y-Teens, Pep Club, Treasurer . DONALD JOHNSON: D0n. Choir, Hylandaires, Hi-CF . . . JOANNE JOHNSON: Jo. Choir, G,A.A., Y-Teens . . . ORRINE JOHNSON: Rene, Band, Council, Thespians, Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Cabinet. Y S: 4 I r 2417 I If sg ' w 4 f. L Q. P X, f X I S v. P I J ,Jw ,,,.. -, 'fy 'V , f it V A A get l -dai' U .. , if N I ,- has R ee Wi fi E 1, 13,2 RICHARD JONES: Dick. Band, Hi-CF, Treasurer, Hi-Y, Reel Club . . . RODERICK JULKOWSKI: Rod, Student Council, Red Cross, Hi-Y . . . PHYLLI5 KAPELA: Phyl. Student Council, Treasurer, Art Club, Cohian, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . DEVOTA KENNOBBIE: Dodey. Band, Thespians, G.A.A., Y-Teens. THOMAS KING-ELLISON: Tom. Reel Club . . . MARY KIRKWOOD . . . DOROTHY KNAPP: Dort. Red Cross, Hi- CF, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . MARILYN KOISTINEN: Mike, Hi- CF, G.A.A. KENNETH KORIN: Kenny. . . . RICHARD KROONE: Kong. Football, Baseball . . . PATRICIA LARSON: Put. Band, Council, Thespians, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens, Pep Club . . . ROBERT LARSON: Bob, Bosketball, Homecoming Escort, JEANNE LEGUT: Glee Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . DONNA MAE LIND: Band, Y-Teens . . . CAROL LONG: Red Cross . . . GARY LONG. RICHARD LONKEY: Dick. . . . DELORIS LUND: DoDe. . . . SALLY MAXWELL: Sal. Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club . . . PATRICIA McNULTY: Pat. G.A.A. JANE MERCER: Janie. Band, Student Council, Thespians, Pocket Gopher, Second News Editor, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Cohion, Y-Teens, The High School Mystery . . . DELORIS MISKOWIC: Dee Dee. Thespians, President, Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . CATHERINE MONSON: Katie. Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club, Tumbling Team . . . PATRICIA MORAST: Pat. Red Cross, Art Club, Thespians, Pocket Gopher, G.A.A., Y- Teens, Tumbling Team. DAVID MUELLER: Dave, Hi-Y . . . RONALD NAEGELE: Neg, Hi-Y, Reel Club, Pocket Gopher, Sports Editor, Cohian, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Senior Class President . . . THEODORE NOVICKY: Tecl. Basketball . . . ANN O'DONNELL: Thes- pions, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club. ff-'-'Z -1? 'N , J SP,-e -f i nv we 'F .ff 'Ulf 5' til 73, 4. X, if X 5180 ' ' gj.,,,.f. iPQ5 .: ri ' iv 15-I IM' 12 6 -A I . gi wxA.A 'X if if Q 1 sf: u me-so X, 43-9- ,.-, : , ' X i i. 5 ,-V, - ski JAMES O'HAGAN: Jim. Choir, Treasurer, Vice-President, Student Council, Thespians, Hi-Y, Secretary, President, Foot- ball, Basketball . . . JANET PARKS: Jan. Band, Council, Thespians, G.A.A., Board, Vice-President, Y-Teens . . . SHIRLEY PASSAGE: Shirl. Maiorette, Choir, Red Cross, Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Senior Class Secretary . . . CLYDE PAYNE: Clob. Choir, Hylandaires, Student Council, Hi-Y, Football, Basketball, Track, Homecoming King. FRED PAYNE: Band . . . STEVE PAYNE: Stevey. Choir . . . JOYCE PEDERSON: Pete. G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . HENRIETTA PETERSON: Hank. PATRICIA PETERSON: Pat, Red Cross, Thespians, Art Club. Poster Bureau, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Cheerleader . . . THOMAS PETERSON: Pete, . . . EDMUND PETRICK: Ed. Art Club . . . CHARLOTTE PETTIT: Char. Band, Secretary, Thespians, Student Council, Vice-President, Art Club, Cohian, Business Manager, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens, Cabinet, Treasurer, Home- coming Attendant, The High School Mystery, Sophomore Class Secretary-Treasurer, Junior Class Vice-President. GEORGE PORTER: Sid. Red Cross, Cohian, Football, Home- coming Escort . . . IRVING POWELL: Erv. . . . CAROL PRITCHARD: Pritch. Choir, Color Guard, Art Club, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens . . . SHIRLEY REINFELDT: Shirl. Choir, Glee Club, Y-Teens. KAY RICHTER: Glee Club, Student Council, Red Cross, Thes- pians, Pocket Gopher, Cohian, Managing Editor, G.A.A., Y- Teens, Pep Club . . . RONALD RISTE: Moose. Football, Track , . . SALLY ROBERTSON: Rosa. Choir, Council, Hylandaires, Student Council, Art Club, President, Poster Bureau, G.A.A., Board, Y-Teens . . . DONALD ROSS: Don. Band, Men of Note, Thespians, Hi-Y, Football, Basketball. JUDY RUDOLPH: Duff. G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club . . . GERALD RUSTOM: Jerry. Baseball . . . MARGARET SAKRY: Choir, Thespians, G.A.A., The High School Mystery . . . GILBERT SAVSTROM: Gil. Basketball, Track. JOANN SCHOENECK: Jo. . . . FAY SHIVERS: Y-Teens . . . RICHARD SILLIMAN: Rickie . . . WINSTON SORVIG: Winnie. s i I , 4--f SV? lu-mi' f! A at if It - , ii ,IJ I f A , . 'S f , 5 V 3 f 4 10- I ,- :x .Av V t A x T' 'EF' E A T' I ' F l Cf' f i. x -ft IL -, ' S,- tg 1- 51 5,5 'v V x 9. ik e l Ye? 1 ,J if E: X' v.:.4 2 . efiqwxf -'Q rl X K fi' ,au 9 A gt- ,- Vw 'Q , JF B i' . M fi! 1 LEILA STACY: Lee, . . . PATRICIA STAFFORD: Fat. Red Cross, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . JOAN STEIRO: Y-Teens . . . MARILYN STINSON: G.A.A., Y-Teens. JAMES STURM: Jim. Band, Council, Men of Note, Student Council, Basketball . . . MARY SULLIVAN: Mare. Glee Club, Thespians, Art Club, Secretary, Cohian, Pocket Gopher, Y- Teens, Pep Club . , . DELORES SWEET: DeeDee. Glee Club, Art Club, G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . MARJORIE SWENSON: Marge. Red Cross, Pocket Gopher, News Editor, G.A.A., Y-Teens. PAUL TATTING: Choir, Band, President, Vice-President, Men of Note, Student Council, Red Cross, Hi-Y, Vice-President, Thespians, Basketball, Baseball . . . VALERIE THEIS: Val. Choir, Secretary, Student Council, Red Cross, Art Club, Pocket Gopher, Third Page Editor, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Tumbling Team, Cheerleader, Homecoming Attendant . . . PATRICIA THORNE: Pat. Thespians, Treasurer, Art Club, Treasurer, Pocket Go- pher, Feature Editor, Cohian, Y-Teens . . . JOANNE TIGUE: Jo. Band, Council, G.A.A., Y-Teens. PATRICIA TRENCH: Thelma. Maiorette, Glee Club, Student Council, Red Cross, Thespians, G.A.A., Board, Treasurer, Y- Teens, l.C.C., President, Senior Class Treasurer, Girls' State . . . KERRY VAN SLEET: Van. Thespians, G.A.A., Y-Teens, Pep Club, The High School Mystery . . . CAROLINE VAN HATTEN: Van. G.A.A., Y-Teens . . . DOROTHY VEIT: Dot. Hi-CF, Thespians, G.A.A., Y-Teens. GEORGE VYE: Jordy. Thespians, Art Club . . . ROLAND WALDEMAR: Ron. Red Cross, Football, Basketball, Track , . . KAREN WALLACE: WaIIy. Band, Council, Student Coun- cil, Y-Teens, Pep Club, G,A.A., Board, President . . . CHARLES WELCH: Chuck. Choir, Hi-Y, Thespians. RICHARD WELDON: Curly. Pocket Gopher, Business Manager- Football, Manager, Track . . . LEONE WESTER: Lee. Y-Teens G.A.A., Pep Club . . . LOREN WOLLE: Football, Basketball Captain, Track, Homecoming Escort . . MARDI ZAHRENDT: Student Council, Red Cross, Y-Teens, G.A.A. 1 I 1 MARGARET ZANDER: Marge. Choir, Publicity Manager, Student Council, Red Cross, Hi-CF, Thespians, Cohian, Y-Teens, Pep Club, Tumbling Team . . . ANTHONY ZIDEK: Tony. Student Council, Red Cross, President, Pocket Gopher, Art Editor, Cohian, Art Editor, Poster Bureau. NOT PICTURED: JACK EASBY . . . MICHOLA FOLEY. is 0 :M 39 uf ,fr . N' .C ' Hz ' Mn'-' ' . ,nl AI. 1 Pat Findell Marilyn Grosslein Sally Robertson Karen Wallace Carolyn Anderson Irene Bixler 1954 SENIOR MOST TALENTED MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED WITTIEST MOST ATHLETIC NEATEST BEST LOOKING Jim Sturm Norman Hogfors John Costello Jerry Fehringer Richard Ashford Loren Wolle Pat and Jim More and Norm Sal and Jack C57 Karen and Jerry Gran and Al Renie and Loren HALL OF FAME Pat Everett Gloria Gross Valerie Theis Muriel Jcmke Pal Trench Jacki Aiken SHYEST MOST FLIRTATIOUS CUTEST COUPLE BEST DANCER BEST ALL AROUND BEST FIGURE Bob Larson Clyde Payne Ed Dropps Don Ross Ron Naegele Jack Easby Ci Jacki and Jack Pat and Ronnie Muriel and Don Val and Ed Geeg and Clyde Toots and Bob LASSES . . . . The underclassmen have many doorways still before them. Each will bring new challenges in work, and opportunities to learn, together with many good times. The result of their passage through these doorways will be their acquir- ing knowledge, responsibility, self- contidence, and leadership-qual- ities that will remain with them throughout school and the rest of their lives .... w-gEi,?5,g,23 Q ? f W 51,1 5 gg, . F my S I Q u 'SQ 'Vx CLASS OFFICERS: Merton Achterkirch, Vice-President, Willis King bury, President, Karen Hanson, Secretary-Treasurer. 5. JUNIOR We, the iuniors, wish to congratulate the '54 graduating class for the outstanding leaders they have produced in many differ- ent fields. Our class, too, has had its share of school leaders. Juniors have taken an active part in organizations and athletics, faithfully at- tended all school functions, and have been among the most enthusiastic supporters at ball games and pep fests. 102-I1 ...... ALICE OPHEIM, ADVISER ROOM ROW I: B. Fournier, S. Lundquist, F. Guptill, B. Oman, J. Medlo, Miss ROW II: R. Dunemann, G. Biergo, S. Stringer, D. Hemp, J. K. Hanson. ROW Ill: W. Cogger, M. Harding, D. Jolly, L. Opheim. Dockett, O'Brien, L, Tordsen, J. Petron. ROW IV: B. Elliott, G. Traver, B. Kret- low, G. Burkstrand, P. Marren, R. Steele. ROOM IOS - Il ..... ETTA GOEMAN-POTT, ADVISER ROW I: P. McGuire, M. Griep, K. Bushey, P. Kocur, P. Barnes, Miss Goeman-Pott. ROW Il: D. Strand, A. Dupay, R. Scherer, B. Troy, J. Crocker, S. Olheiser. ROW III: S. Erickson, L. White, G. McMorran, D. Johnson, M. Nelson, S. Baker, H. Thompson. ROW IV: P. Peterson, J, Hinrichs. W. Kingsbury, D. Hamilton, R. Wagner, G. Murphy. ROOM 103- Il ..... HELEN CONNOLE, ADVISER ROW I: M. Jones, A. Swanson, R. Aleckson, B. Klinefelter, L. Anderson, Miss Connole. ROW II: D. Andrews, D. Walton, M. Gaetlxe, L. Nygard, J. Epstein, R. Porter. ROW Ill: W. Flor, D. Humble, R. Cameron, D. Heston, G. Quarnstrom. ROW IV: N. Vogel, J. Loose, M. Nelson, T. Gowan, W. Schrier, J. Meyers. ROOM 6- 'II ...... WESLEY WOLHART, ADVISER ROW I: B. Hintz, A. Jancilc, K. Hanson, J. Lundeen, Mr. Wolhart. ROW II: D. Clarlx, R. Knudson, C. Gustafson, L. Esberg, A. Grxesialr. ROW III: J. Fedorko, C. Gibson, H. Wedge, C. Rau, R. Bayer, D. Doxey. ROW IV: J. Nordin, L. Weldon, J. Cornelius, D. Lindquist, G. Christen- son, R. Kutz. CLASS One of the many highlights of the past year was receiving our class rings-an event which marked our transformation from lowly underclassmen to prospective seniors. We ore proud to be members of the Colum- bia Heights High School student body. We feel that we have had an enjoyable and successful junior year, and we look forward to our senior year as the best ever. IN MEMORIAM Our hearts were sad- dened Iast June by the death of Morris Jensen, who would have been a P . I PM B member of the iunior class QW this year. if Morris was a fine stu- dent, and an active mem- ber of the Hi-CF Club. He was well liked by both ' .K students and faculty and his death was a loss to everyone who knew him. ROOM 202-ll ..... EDWARD VUKELICH, ADVISER ROW I: J. Jones, D. Peterson, C. Schuh, B. Simon, L, Poundstone, Mr, Vukelich. ROW Il: J. Larson, M. Clifford, D. Pontius, L. Veronica, J. Schmitz, A. Lewis. ROW III: J. Kraus, D. Canterbury, R. Erickson, R. Burhite, B. Thomasson, S. Gillett, N. Lewis. ROW IV: W. Wadzink, L. Legengre, M. Achterkirch, D. Rustom, D. Baldwin, W. Johanson, R. Skutley. ROOM 302-II ...... MARIE SAVAGE, ADVISER ROW I: S. Cederberg, M. Salmonson, A. Phillips, S. Lageson, Miss Savage. ROW Il: P. Law, M. Leonhardt, K. Wreath, M, Beaufeavx. ROW Ill: A. Peek, R. Erickson, S. Gotten, I. Hayes, L. Morrissette. ROW IV: E. Helms, D. Chies, W. Woods, J. Chudek, A. Groinus, M. Stickel. ROOM 301-II ..... DONALD MURPHY, ADVISER ROW I: P. Mewhorter, J. Cassen, D. Peterson, S. Baker, Mr. Murphy. ROW II: M. O'Hagan, I.. Scamp, M. O'Connell, N. Norby, C, Aghfer. kirch, P. Matecky. ROW Ill: J. Coffel, J. Robock, R. Foster, D. Maxwell, G. Emerson, E. Lewis. ROW IV: D. lee, G. Johnson, J. Dudziak, W. Griffith, F. Allen, R. Polkert, CAFETERIA-II ..... JAMES GLEASON, ADVISER ROW I: P. Maddox, J. Stark, B. Biyersdorfer, R. Brama, Mr. Gleason. ROW II: P. Miller, S. Blanchard, D. Zieroth, G. Lageman. ROW Ill: L. Peterson, J. Decheine, J. Rumpsa, B. Samuelson, D. Carlisle. ROW IV: D. Hohn, J. Clemens, R. LaBeau, J. DeMars, W. Hogan, M. Rozmork. CLASS OFFICERS: Dean Ericson, Vice-President, Ray Carlson, Presi- dent, Stan Schleif, Secretary-Treasurer. SOPHOMORE Since we, the sophomores, are the young- est class in the senior high school, we have been anxious to promote more activities that would arouse interest and promote friend- ship among the members of our class and prepare us to do our best in our future years at school. Sophomores have been very active in or- ganizations such as choir, band, student council, Hi-CF, Y-Teens, and G.A.A. Some band and choir members have received A ratings in the state music contests for out- standing work. nvvm l - IU ..... AKIHUR JACOBSON, II-RWPeQgrlKon' A' HGWISOH, B, Sorsoleil, J. Beck, Mr.AJ3aIi:b5:sII:n. Krysfosek xisrlrpopn, G. Bacon, C. Swartout, L. Williamson, L. W H fc - C ES er. ROW III: C. Peterson, K. Swenson, B, o ers, . Petersen, W. Schwantz. ROW IV: K. Nelson D Lonk l. Erltner, lz. Cardinal, J. Mellon, ' ' ey' ROOM IO7 - I0 .... ELIZABETH BEHRENDS, ADVISER ROW I: P. Skoglund, S. Linngren, P. Brama, J. Whitcomb, Mrs. Beh- rends. ROW Il: R. Duroy, G. Olson, B. Hiort, M. Carpenter. ROW III: J, Ocel, A. Ronin, B. Mclntosh, J. Reese, P. Radtke, E. Sakry. ROW IV: J. Igelsrud, O. Nelson, L. Dahl, D. Lewis, W. Oman, E. Lowe. ROOM 7-10 ....... E. PAUL TERRY, ADVISER Row I: K. McKann, L. Shivers, L. Schminkey, C. Chesney, Mr. Terry. ROW II: F. Jameson, A, Chilstrom, M, Perkins, D. Walker, G. Clark, B. Biergo. ROW III: F. Hosch, S. Schroeder, R. Cote, J. Zander, M. Sochacki, M. Nygard. ROW IV: D. Dorn, E. Fernstrom, J, Halverson, J. Perry, D. Wiltscheck, G. Dclhlberg. ROOM 206-10 ...... HENRY BARTEL, ADVISER ROW I: L. Sonnenberg, B. Chuchwar, H. Cummings, C, Mashek, J. Shettle, Mr. Bartel. ROW II: D. Cederberg, l. Kroska, J. Varholdt, H. Wreath, D. Murphy. ROW III: R. Day, P. Dahlmeier, M. Felt, L. Rickhoff, L. Skog, E. Payne, J. Butts. ROW IV: R. Carlson, A. Norby, S. Thorson, B. Perleberg, D. Senzig, B. Duntley. CLASS Outside of school our class members have helped to plan and sponsor many social ac- tivities in connection with TACOR, a teenage recreation committee in Columbia Heights. We hope that in the future, the members of our class will continue their faithful in- terest in their school and fellow classmates and that our class will look back on their high school days with pride. 2' ' ri . M J t 1' f S t. A ...NN I I . l 6 ROOM 209-I0 ..... DONALD CARLSON, ADVISER ROW I: J. Peterson, B. Geroux, A. Miskowic, Mr. Carlson. ROW II: L. Lombard, S. Julkowski, R. Lessard, C. Seigler, J. Anderson. ROW III: C. Blood, V. Sundberg, A. Rawlings, N. Romey, E. Hobart. ROW IV: R. Beers, R. Wodziak, T. McKnight, J. Gammell, D. Ericson, R. Swanson. l It Q .. . Ivllaf l I ROOM 305-I0 ..... MERVIN MIKKOLA, ADVISER ROW I: B. Payne, J. Struve, C. Berkey, B. Christopherson, G. Clark, S. Ouelette, Mr. Mikkola. ROW II: E. Thompson, J. Waldren, M. Miller, M. Long, N. McNiff, N. Myhre. ROW III: D. Sanetra, G. Tunsky, B. Bender, A. Jwanouskos, R. Christensen, D. Bernardy. ROW IV: D. Chilson, D. Wangen, J. Miner, G. Clobes, F. Goluskyl L. Nestrud, L. Mattson. ROOM 311-10 ...... WESTLEY OLSON, ADVISER ROW I: K. Staebler, D. Kowal, D. Mistelske, J. Kiselewski, D, Baldwin, Mr, Olson. ROW II: J. Berg, E, Olson, M. Mclnnis, V. Lindgren, D. Paulson. ROW III: D. lorenze, S. Law, G. Stcmberry, V. Thomasson, S. Peterson. ROW IV: J. Hansen, D. Schaaf, L. Ward, H. Holtz, I. Langren, S. Altman. .'U .,-' ROOM 307 - I0 ....... EDITH HOLM, ADVISER ROW I: K. Bisset, M. Ponsonby, C. Kirby, B, Breyen, B. Miller, S. Tate, Miss Holm. ROW II: S. Schleif, N. Bixler, C. Haman, D. Holtan, S. Nel- son, M. Bergman, M. Garin. ROW III: W. Klinefelter, K. Miller, C. Fransen, H. Jordet, G. Graham, A. Westling. ROW IV: F. Clark, G. Lang, D. Nordgren, B. Bjerkelund, J. Gebhart, R. Monson, J. Reddick. ROOM 312 - I0 ....... RUTH SAWYER, ADVISE ROW I: R. Galloway, D. Sweet, D. Craig, B. Guptill, P. Ames, Mrs. Haslip. ROW II: J. Morphew, P. Merritt, N. Hase, L. Bettcher, V. Stulc. ROW III: M. Weiner, N. Bonrud, D. Murzyn, I. Lupient, M. Rundle, R. Gilbert. ROW IV: R. Hanson, J. Hazel, B. Fish, R. Sanetra, R. Ross, O. Chrisfoferson. 'Nf- -H4. Working on science experiments are Joyce Kinnunen, Joyce Westby, Jon Nygard, and Henry Groth. JUNIOR The present ninth graders are the first to go completely through the new iunior high school, having entered the newly completed building as seventh graders in '5I. Each year they have gained greater appreciation of the facilities offered them and have taken a more active part in the school organizations. They have enioyed the activities sponsored by TACOR, have participated in Hi-CF, and the girls have enthusiastically supported G.A.A. The Dirigo Club sponsors activities for seventh and eighth graders. Their parties, dances, and sleigh rides have all been met with loyal attendance. GYM - 9 ...... DONAlD JOHNSON, ADVISER. ROW I: J. Habeck, K, Johnson, J. Hyde, J. Kohanek, K. O'Brien, Mr. Johnson. ROW ll: J. Lasker, J. Eshelman, R. Harding, H. Prager, R. Dalida, R. Mattila, J. Kroone, G. Falconer. ROW Ill: B. Hanson, B. Bohn, J. Heideman, P. Peppers, J. Cummings, B. Laplant, L. Anthony, A, Althaus. Row IV: G. Morrissette, R. Drangeid, D. Viger, H. Snow, T. Roy, A. Thompson, A. Peterson, W. Jankord, P. Hall. ROOM 201 - 9 .... GENEVIEVE GAUTHIER, ADVISER. ROW I: J. Gunnorson, C. Esch, B. Foster, J. Mattila, L. Jancik, N. Law, D. Tunsky, Miss Gauthier. ROW ll: R. Chiodo, E. Ernest, C. Ott, D. Gerber, M. Bauer, D. Kurth, K. Zander, D. Smith, J. Romano. ROW III: P. Thedens, J. Traver, F. Costello, E. Johnson, C. Doemel, R. Cochrane, D. Rystedt, J. Sprungman. ROW IV: K. Lehr, B. Jendro, B. Becker, D. Eckberg, G. Peterson, H. Rohrbacher, P. Hall, C. Moe, G. Lechiniski. ROOM 'I04 - 9 ...... KENNETH BURNS, ADVISER. ROW I: F. Torell, I.. Shay, L. Zettergren, J. Fulkerson, J. Hyde, B. Hentges, Mr. Burns. ROW Il: L. Kutscheid, S. Neal, D. Porter, W. Shernell, C. Back, J. Hakkanen, I. Morgan. ROW Ill: K. Nelson, J. Pribula, J. Uttech, C, Schuelien, H. Helmin, C. Shannon, J. Crocker, K. Saari, G. Gephart. ROW IV: E. Hickman, D. Shingler, C. Gerrety, J. Ramsey, D. Lang, L. Gallagher, R. Byersdorpher, R. Anderson, W. Schwartz. ROOM 2 - 9 ....... lEVl GIFFORD, ADVISER. ROW I: E. Hitzeman, E. Brandt, J. Mars, S, Tkach, Mr. Gifford. ROW II: B. Bishop, J. Shuster, R. Cook, S. Malchow, K. Sheldon. ROW Ill: T. Urness, C. Kell, D. Marcotte, R. Bohnen, E. Plante, G. Rundle, G. Bradley, R. Gulden. ROW IV: L, Cipperly, B. Zieroth, K. Gage, B. Lobash, D. Erickson, D. Snow, L. Lind, J. Rye. HIGH In athletics, our boys seem to have the pep and vitality that will make good future football and basketball teams. The girls have entered into tumbling and cheerleading with equal interest. Some of the eighth and ninth graders are already in band and choir and we have a promising eighth grade chorus and iunior band. Through participation in these activities, junior high students have gained experience which will be valuable to them as future leaders of our school. Carol Doemel is shown giving a hobby talk in a ninth grade English class. OLD GYM - 8 ..... KATHRYN JOHNSON, ADVISER. ROW I: A. Castle, L. Grant, K. Davis, M. Carpenter, Mrs. Johnson. ROW II: J. Harnett, P. Walker, J. Marler, J. Peterson, G. Thorne, G. Fleming. ROW III: M. Grassini, D. Flygare, R. Amenrud, J. Morin- ville, G. DeMars, G. Morrow, R. Stuart, R. Lessard, C. Rude. ROW IV: V. Temple, J. Anderson, B. Johnson, D. Buffum, D. VanFleet, A. Sherwood, S. Gordon, B. Ranger. ROOM 304 - 9 ..... EDGAR TORGUSON, ADVISER. ROW I: J. Leegard, B. Gottwald, A. Patten, J. May, B. Peterson. L. Swen, B. Hensley, Mr. Torguson. ROW II: D. Luebeck, W. Cassen, L. Rasmussen, C. Lundemo, D. Nelson, J. Allen, H. Lennox, L. Kuss. ROW III: M. Becker, J. Smith, R. McDermott, S. Martin, R. Hector, D. Capistrant, M. Gowan, J. Theilmann, V. Lind. ROW IV: K. Polzin, D. Myhre, L. Anderson, R, Cunningham, E. Dunbar, B. Heryla, C. Petersen, C. Inqli, F. Roberts. ROOM 317 - 9 ...... INEZ HANSEN, ADVISER. ROW I: A. Lamm, J. Runtal, M. McGuire, S. Johnson, B. Walker, J. Fulton, N, Westerberg, Miss Hansen. ROW Il: D. Dupay, A. Stulc, V. Garner, D. Ebert, A. Johnson, M. Uran, R. Stacy, D. Lawrence, S. Ouimette, R. Jones. ROW III: P. Marcy, G. Klingl, C. Glatzmaier, B. Moore, C. Allen, C. Hemak, L. Hohn, F. Heryla, D. Hansen. ROW IV: C. Scherer, D. Blosberg, G. Grosslein, D. Schuh, B. Reddick, D. Nordby, D. Nelson, T. Trench, B. Misho, D. Hebzynski. ROOM 206 - 9 ...... KENNETH EXEL, ADVISER. ROW I: A. Geroux, A. Back, C. McHugh, S. Ewings, M. Ames, K. Pederson, Mr. Exel. ROW II: R. Anderson, G. Rognrud, C. Ellefson, J. Novak, E. Rosenthal, D. Cauton. ROW Ill: M. Benson, M. Clocksin, W. Durgin, A. Erickson, P. Carnihan, E. Maglaya, M. Moak, S. Martonik, D. Broberg. ROW IV: G. Anderson, L. Poundstone, R. McMartin, R. Kovich, R. Stevens, D. Livingston, D. Norlander, C. John- son, R. Swedean. ROOM 110 - B .... CHARLENE WOLHART, ADVISER. ROW I: E. DuPay, S. Findell, J. May, N. Rhodes, R. Berglund, W. Fels, Mrs. Wolharf. ROW II: R. Pefersen, E. McCarIhy, C. Davis, S. Carlisle, L. Amundsen, S. Anderson, J. Hoglund, J. Theis. ROW III: L. Johnson, L. Salmonson, R. Heine, A. Vasseur, J. Glaser, N. Wiens, A. Sanefra, V. Spensley, D. Esler. ROW IV: O. Sfrandberg, D. Dahlsten, S. Carpen- Iier, J. Roy, M. Noreen, B. Dziulc, C. Johnson, K. Lieslxe, R. Swanson G. Napier. I ROOM :I - B ...... JOHN JURKOVICH, ADVISER. ROW I: J. Novack, S. Flenfie, B. Bacon, C, Dahlberg, A. Hokkanen, A. Kennedy, Mr. Jurlmovich. ROW II: T. Cohen, D. Hagen, J. Thaves, R. Ponsonby, J. Kilchesky, N. Dafe. ROW III: D. Lantz, P. Holm, B. Wohlers, C. Vosseur, R. Anderson, P. Finch, P. McKnigh7, J. Fish, M. Bellanger, 5. Craig. ROW IV: C. Nelson, R. Hoff, J. Ley, R. Ram- gren, D. Johanson, G. Beaily, A. Engebrelson, S. Buffie, L. Nichols. ROOM 316 - 8 ...... FRANCES KELLY, ADVISER ROW I: D. Wick, M. Kenobbie, L. Shepherd, L. Bylander, Y. Bixlef, C. Sieverf, F. Szaflarslxi, Miss Kelly. ROW II: E. Graham, H. Anderson R. Paul, J. Fehringer, K. Reddick, E. Belisle, R. Slimler. ROW III: P Thompson, T. Chrisvian, J. Mewhorter, M. Anderson, G. Lindsey, R Blanchard, C. Lennox, C. Hinrichs, D. Stuber, J. Leemon. ROW IV: L. Linngren, R. Grosslein, D. Larson, S. Foard, G. Hagfors, R. Podvin D. Cockburn, B. Swanson, D. Johanson, G. Peppers, K. Anchela. ROOM :IIS - B ..... THEODORE URSETH, ADVISER. ROW I: J. Annis, J. Fredin, N. Sakariason, R. Nelson, F. Russell, Mr. Urseih. ROW II: C. Deeringer, R. Wreath, J. Murphy, D. Bistodeauf R. Hlavinka, N. Pulfrey, C. Alderman. ROW III: J. Kellerman, J. Wolfe, H. Gilbert, S. Searles, S. Jwanouslxos, J. Peterson, B. Johnson, D. Olson, H. Oslmoe. ROW IV: S. Morrell, F. Hollopeler, M. Amenrud, T. Mercer, J. Goers, L. Segebarfhl L. Temperle, B. Baxley, S, Woodford, J. Hull. 1 ff gi ROOM 208 - 8 ...... PAUL SCHELSKE, ADVISER. ROW I: R. Jewell, B. Risfe, V. Nelson, P. Hogan, R. Berberich, Mr. Shelslxe. ROW II: S. Esch, K. Myhre, D, Jensen, B. Bacon, K. Ellefson, B. Anchefa. ROW III: H. Langner, C. Wilber, G. Ponfius, J. Lachinslxi, P. Norling, D. Holfan, R. Rushford, J. Dufeclr, L. While, C. Amlin. ROW IV: R. Wright, W. Moldenhauer, S. Beberg, J, Johnson, S. Erick- son, K. Cleland, J. Perry, G. Martin, K. Chrisfopherson. ROOM :IIB - B ...... MAYDA WENDT, ADVISER. ROW I: A. Shefvle, C. Pulcher, G. Wuornos, R, Morgan, D. Jones, Miss Wendi. ROW II: B. King, R. Pogue, J. Sirlyzewslxi, B. Waage, T. Scherer, L. Slavffacher, T. Hlavinlra, L. Long. ROW Ill: G. Dixon, D. Zickermann, P. Geronsin, J. Siurm, M. Bruno, M. Rickaby, N, Bulls, J. Erickson, J. Johnson. ROW IV: C. Snow, D. Shivers, M. Koistinen, G. Schaaf, C. Johnson, R. Slayfon, B. Hansen, J. Show. af A CAFETERIA - 7 ..... HAROLD MONTZKA ADVISER ROW I- B Mistelske S Rognrud S Waldren P Grassini K Nae ell, M. Mislcowic, N. Kerrott, Mr. Montzlco. ROW Il: T. Peterson, F. Hughes J. Rohodes, J. Soderholm, L. Olson, L. Larson, S. Rush. ROW III: E Tullbone, B. Ross, J. Hinx, D. Nordgren, R. Peterson, J. Edklund, N Guptill, S. Geslin. ROW IV: B. Masica, J. Braziel, G. Logacz, J Kroone, R. Hector, J. Halverson, C. Hinmon, E. Strehlow, I. Anderson ROOM 306 - 7 ...... ESTHER JULSRUD, ADVISER. ROW I: D. Peterson, D. Dibley, E. Williamson, D. Leegard, D. Ander- son, S. Nelson, Miss Julsrud. ROW Il: H. Groth, V. Findley, D. Peter- son, J. Vogt, D. Johnson, B. Grunewols, J. Cummings. ROW III: J. Murray, L. Zmuda, C. Ott, M. Mortinson, P. Jolly, J. Anderson, L. Graham, N. Kennedy, L. Rechenberg. ROW IV: E. Stiles, J. loun, B. Dahlager, B. Johnson, M. Maas, T. Hein, G. Violet, M. Gerrety, M. Kenobbie. 8'-.fr ROOM 303 - 7 ..... ROW I: J. Gottwald, N. Sang, C. Ellis, B. Erickson, J. Phillips, Mr. Anderson. ROW ll: J. Kari, T. Tunsky, P. Ley, A. Olson, G. Collins, I. Morrell, P. Blood. ROW III: W. Peterson, M. Laudert, G. Salsariason, S. Swen, L. Wadxink, D. Reinholdson, D. Monson, H. Richter. ROW IV: M. Bell, R. Banaszalr, K. Sogge, J. Arnold, L. Bridge, R. Berndt, R. Reimann, H. lindahl, K. Reese. BASIL ANDERSON, ADVISER. ROOM 308 - 7 ....... ALF SOHOLT, ADVISER. ROW I: B. Miegel, S. Bettcher, J. Wodzialc, M. Jones, E. Townsend, G. Townsend, Mr. -Soholt. ROW II: K. Butterfield, G. Ditschler, K. Balzlcen, L. Wenum, M. Veronica, J. Klinefelter, D. Lennox, W. Ebert. ROW III: B. Tatting, D. Schwartz, M. Brazil, L. Fronsen, B. Ernest, J. Nelson, D. Craine, L. Turan, J. Fohrmann. ROW IV: D. Crepeau, R. Dallman, L. Knutson, J. Berley, J. Westby, A. LoPlant, B. Glynn, L. Page, W. Porter, M. Anderson. f f 1 . ti 4 S I - 'ff' x J L X W ROOM 309 - 7 ..... HARVEY OTTERSON, ADVISER. ROW I: P. Doxey, D. Johnson, M. Nelson, A. Ciesynski, J. Wold, C Mallam, Mr. Otterson. ROW II: E. Miller, T. Beberg, B. Varholdt, J Mislxowic, D. Gerdin. ROW III: E. Mortenson, B. Breyen, C. Hoglund K. Johnson, A. Shettel, M. Kennedy, J. Saastamoinen. ROW IV: W Olson, G. Paulson, J. Nygaard, D. Jewett, L. Hansen, B. Lillemoen G. Erickson, M. Schleith, D. Harder. ROOM 205 - 7 . .... DOROTHY HALVER, ADVISER. ROW I: M. Corcoran, S. Mitchell, B. Holm, L. Fransen, J. Bisset, A. Dewing, Mrs. Halver. ROW Il: R. Specht, G. Anderson, A. Anderson, L. Sandberg, R. Cartwright, N. Stroncle, D. Johnson, R. Carlson. ROW III: G. Schaffran, K. Wilkinson, D. Hennessey, M. Wreath, D. Gilbert, M. Johnston, M. Dalida, L. Welch. ROW IV: R. Jankord, R. Windorslli, P. Stinson, A. Stromquist, J. Kinnunen, L. Amundsen, B. Tigue, J. Nordby, J. Berggren. 1 RGANIZATIONS A bond of friendship is formed as we pass through the doorways lead- ing to many unforgettable times in our organizations. Behind the tin- ished products ot their activities lay many hours of hard work, together with many hours of fun, in which all students are invited to participate. Whether it is a publication, a musical organization, a social group, or a service club, membership in one or more means our growing in leader- ship ability and learning to work well with others toward goals to which we may all look with pride. 2 if f CHCIR ROW I: Mr. Strom, C. Berlcey, J. Runtal, I. Bixler C. Schuh, D. Peterson, M. McGuire, K. Sheldon B. Chuchwar, S. Tate, C. Anderson, B. Foster P. Dahlmeier, K. Hanson, B. Chuchwar, C. Achter lmirch, D. Paulson, J. Heideman, P. Findell, C Pritchard. ROW Il: J. Nelson, C. Chesney, B Breyen, L. Anderson, E. Muglayu, M. Zander, S. Erickson, K. Saari, G. Gross, M. Heideman V. Theis, S. Tkach, C. Haman, J. Larson, S. Baker J. Nygard, C. Clogston, R. McDermott, B. Samuel son, G. Hudak, S. Julkowski. 3 CHOIR COUNCIL ROW I: C. Achterlcirch, R. Bixler, H. Thomp- son ROW II: C. Welch, S. Schleif, C. Anderson. Along the hallways during fourth hour can be heard the singing of 75 voices under the direction of Ralph Strom. The choir, which has received an A rating for six consecutive years, has made many appearances during the past year. They have appeared on WCCO-TV, sung at the Choirmasters' Association under the direction of Paul Christiansen, given a Christmas concert at the Radisson Hotel, sung at the Silver Lake School dedication, and have taken part in many school assemblies. CHOIR SMORGASBORD THE BEAST HYU 'i 'vw TSW' The choir has also appeared as a solo choir at the Spring Music Festival in Moorhead, Minnesota. Funds that made this trip possible were raised by the choir members through magazine sales, concert tickets, and the annual smor- gasbord. The Hylandaires, an inner choir of twenty voices, have appeared at Mt. Olivet Church, and have done caroling during the Christmas season at some of the city hospitals and railroad depots. Although membership in the choir in- volves hard work, many of the activi- ties are strictly for fun, such as the Choir- Band Halloween Party, and the Christ- mas banquet. CHOIR ROW Ill. S. Schleif, K. Zander, B. Soroleil, W. Durgin, S. Robertson, M. Sallry, R. Kovich, R. Duntley, B. Thomasson, C. Schulein, R. Jendro, D. Shingler, G. Phillips, G. Chiodo, S. Payne, J. Linn. gren, D. Johnson, D. Lindquist, D. Hohn. ROW IV: L. Anderson, P. Heryla, J. Bradley, D. Gamble, G. Peterson, R. Cameron, H. Thompson, L. White, J. O'Hagan, D. Ericson, J. DeSantis, P. Clark, L. Nestrud, J. Nordin, E. Dropps, C. Payne, C. Welch. CHOIR OFFICERS. ROW I: Val Theis, Secretary, Jim O'Hagan, Vice President, Pat Finclell, President. ROW Il: Ed Dropps, Assistant Treasurer Marianne Heideman, Assistant Business Manager, Beverly Churchwar Treasurer, .lean Larson, Assistant Publicity Manager, Carolyn Clogston Business Managerg Phyllis Dahlmeier, Assistant Secretary. IRES CHOIR-BAND HALLOWEEN PARTY GIRLS' QUARTET W1 fs t , BAND MEMBERS. ROW I: O. Johnson, C Pettit, D. Christopherson, K. Fransen, V. Bixler, J. Parlcs, W. Ziclcerman. ROW ll A. Swanson, D. Ebert, G. Lang, K. Bisset, P. Tatting, K. Wreath, C. Gustafson, S Lugeson, J. Tigue, J. Carlson, A. Sher wood, D. Nordgren, C. Fransen, R. Kutz, G. Broberg. ROW Ill: P. Dahl, A. Lewis N, Westerberg, M. Nelson, C. Hixson, J Sturm, N. Lewis, J. Peterson, P. Allen, G. Hagfors, R. Bergman, M. Nelson, G. Dixon, R. Paul, O. Strandberg, K. Miller, R. Van Fleet, J. Traver. BAND COUNCIL ROW l: D. Christopherson, A. Swanson. ROW ll: J. Sturm, P. Tatting, M. Achterkirch, E. Payne, P. Allen, J. Carlson, C. Pettit. FRENCH HORNS s x ,Q BA This year's 74 piece band, under the direction of William Wilke, has had a very busy schedule. Some of the many activities they participated in were Sunday concerts, the annual spring con- cert, combined concerts with the choir for assem- blies, and a concert at Monroe High School. In March the band was host to Northfield High School for a combined concert and social event. later in the spring, they took part in the dis- trict and state music contests. In l953 they re- ceived an A rating in both. This year in place of a trip, the band held a banquet at the Auto- mobile Club followed by a dance to which each member brought a guest. HALLOWEEN PARTY Z . liking 'N out is-mi D The governing body of the band is the council which is composed of the officers-Dortha Chris- topherson, President, Paul Tatting, Vice-Presi- dent, Charlotte Pettit, Secretary, and Pat Dahl, Treasurer-together with representatives from the different sections-Jim Sturm, Merton Achter- kirch, Pat Allen, Judy Carlson, brass, Avis Swan- son, reeds, and Ed Payne, percussion. It is the job of the council to plan parties, set dates for concerts, and make all other arrange- ments necessary for band activities. The music of the band has been a source of enioyment to the student body and to all others who have had the opportunity to hear it. BAND MEMBERS. ROW IV: M. Bergman B. Miller, R. Ross, B. Payne, R. Ernest, P. Holm, M. Moak, B. Christopherson, D. Lang, O. Nelson. ROW V: W. Willce, K Wallace, G. Olson, G. Quarnstrom, D. Canterbury, E. Payne, S. Baker, W. Schrier, F. Payne, M. Nygaard, P. Larson, H. Ro backer, J. Millen, E. Fernstrom, G. Traver, M. Achterkirch, N. Hagfors, D. Jones, D. Kenobbie. MAJORETTES: S. Julltowslci, S. Martonilr N. Bixler, S. Thach. STUDENT DIRECTOR MAJORETTES PEP BAND Q 4351. STUDENT COUNCIL The student council is the governing body of Columbia Heights High School. It is composed of one representative from each home room and the heads of all organizations, and is under the guidance of Donald Murphy, adviser. Committees of student council members supervise study halls, assemblies, and the cafeteria, promote school activi- ties, publish the handbook and the student directory, and carry on the official business of the council. During the past year, the council has sponsored Open House, which acquaints the parents of Columbia Heights students with the faculty of the high school, supervised Homecoming, and presented the annual talent show. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: Charlotte Pettit, Vice- President, Alec Dupay, President, Phyllis Kapela, Treasurer, Dortha Christopherson, Secretary. STUDY HALL COMMITTEE: G. Bacon, M. Grosslein, P. Ames, B. Hiort, J. Fehringer, S. Schroeder. STUDENT COUNCIL CABINET. ROW I: S. Dziuk, P. Trench, L- A. Dupay, L. White. ROW II: S. Schlief, E. Payne, Mr. Mur- phy, J. Larson, J. O'Hagan. ROW III: M. Grosslein, C. Christopherson. C3 5 fi 'B gs. X as-Q il it 1 'M If Pettit, P. Kupela, N. Norby, P. Mewhorter, C. Payne, D- STUDENT COUNCIL MEM- BERS. ROW I: E. Maglaya, K. Saari, J. Mars, M. Mc- Guire, C. Anderson, M Grosslein, J. Hanson, S. Car- lisle, S. Mitchell, D. Gerdin ROW II: S. Schroeder, B Hiort, C. Pettit, P. Kapela K. Wallace, P. Trench, S Robertson, P. Mewhorter, P Holm, J. Johnson, B. Ranger ROW III: G. Dixon, G. Bu- con, M. Long, E. Olson, D Christopherson, J. Mercer C. Clogston, P, Findell, M Janke, N. Norby, J. Munsch J. Larson. ROW IV: C Payne, S. Schlief, M. Ach terkirk, L. Dahlberg, J. Feh ringer, D. Humble, E. Payne F. Roberts, A. Dupay, B Anderson, D. Ericson, L White, L. Linngren. f 1 RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross is a high school or- ganization affiliated with the American Red Cross. It is composed of two representatives from each iunior and senior home room and their adviser, Etta Goeman Pott. Each year, Red Cross members assist in the school-wide collection of funds for the national Red Cross drive. The Red Cross workshop is a group of iunior high students who meet every Wednesday after school in Room I05. Their proiects dur- ing the past year have included making holi- day table favors, place mats, bibs and wash- cloths for University and General Hospitals, and filling numerous gift boxes for needy European families. SENIOR HIGH OFFICERS: Irene Bixler, Treasurer, Nolg Lewis, Vice-President, Merton Achterkirch, Presidentp Charlotte Achter- kirch, Secretary. IED CROSS REPRESENTATIVES. ROW I I. Lawrence, J. Theis, D. Monson, D Schivers, J. Carrie, B, Dallager, B. Ku vich, H. Lennox, C. Hoglund, I. Bixler, C. Zander, K. Wreath, A. Swanson, J Wedlo. ROW Il: J. Fredin, J. Peterson, 3. Paulson, M. Koistenen, D. Murzyn, i. Harris, L. Lombard, B. Sorsoleil, J. aun, B. Mclntosh, M. Perkins, J. May, i. Ouimette, R. Ramgren. ROW III: J .ewis, J. Braziel, S. Tkach, N. Lewis 4. Romey, S. Baker, C. Achterkirch K. Lewis, J. Carlson, B. Dziuk, K itaebler, G. Lindsey, P. Dahlemier, S. Aartonik, P. Morast, ROW IV: R fhristenson, K. Clark, W. Kingsbury 3. Burdstrand, D. Wiltscheck, B. Bierke und, G. Igelsrud, T. King-Ellison, G 'orter, J. Rumpsa, J. Uttech, K. Rich er, D. Buffum, B. Jenaro, C. Schue ein, P. McGuire. RED CROSS WORKSHOP R McDermott J laun M Moak N Sang, J. Norby, J. Uttech S Tkach B Sorsolell JUNIOR HIGH OFFICERS Robert Kovlch Secretary Sandra Martonik, Chairman, James Thels Treasurer 1 MEN OF NOTE MEMBERS. ROW I: J. Sturm, G. Lang, D. Nordgren, R Kutz, C. Fransen, G. Broberg. ROW ll: J. Millen, D. Jensen, E. Fers- strom, E. Payne, H. Godfredson. GLEE CLUB This year marked the return of a girls' Glee Club to Columbia Heights. lt was organized to provide musical apprecia- tion and enjoyment for girls from 9th through llth grades. Even though this group was together for only a short while, it followed a full schedule which included the Christmas program, the Pop Concert, and the dis- trict contest. Glee Club officers are Nancy Bixler, President, Vicki Lind, Vice - President, Leighton Hohn, Secretary, Kay Johnson, treasurer, Bonita Bohn, librarian, and Pearl Kocur, assistant librarian. REEL CLUB MEMBERS: J. Krause, R. Christensen, W. Cogger, R. Hengle- feldt, J. Gerou, L. Hokkansen, J. Fehringer, D. Rustom, L. Dahlberg. MEN OF NOTE Those who have heard the Men of Note play will readily admit that the sound of their music is truly as distinc- tive as the name they bear. This group, which consists of six stu- dents from Columbia Heights and three from the University of Minnesota, has as its purpose, To provide entertaining music for the young people of Columbia Heights and to further the musical abil- ity of the members of the organization. GLEE CLUB MEMBERS. ROW I: S. Johnson, N. Law, D. Hansen, P. Kocur J. Kohanek, D. Tunsky. ROW ll: V. Lind, L. Hohn, K. Johnson, M. Clock sin, M. Benson, N. M.cNiff. ROW,IlI: K. Bushey, N, Bixler, J. Reese, R Hector, J. Beck, D. Snow. ROW IV: B. Bohn, S. Martin, L. Kuss, C Doemel, C. Kell, P. Carnihan. REEL CLUB Darn! Lost my loop! An utterance such as this could come only from the projection booth. Up there in the little room in the most obscure part of the auditorium we find Reel Club members who give up precious hours in a study hall to come and slave over a hot projector. lt is they who turn the cranks that make movies possible. Visual education is now recognized as a very effective method of teach- ing and through the course of a year movies on almost any subject can be seen-from Pantry Meal Magic to How to Run ci Lathe. HI-CF The purpose ofthe Hi-CF organization, advised by Mayda Wendt and Alf Soholt, is to provide an opportunity for students to come together in fellowship with the word of God, to select Christian friends, and to participate in entertainment that will create a whole- some influence over the entire school. Meetings, held twice a month, consist of speakers, skits put on by students, and films. Entertaining at missions and old people's homes, skating parties, a Halloween party, banquets, and many city-wide events are some of the activities in which this club participates. II-Y OFFICERS: Ray Kutz, Treasurer, Paul Tatting, 'ice-President, Doug Lindquist, Secretary, Jim l'Hagan, President: Curran Rau, Chaplain. is x I HI-CF MEMBERS. ROW I: K. Bisset, D. Craig, M. Moak, J. Bisset, P. Dahlmier, G. Bacon, C. Swartout, D. Baldwin. ROW II: S. Martin, R. Cook, J. Mew- horter, P. Mewhorter, J. Peterson, M. Perkins, V. Thomasson, B. Miller, G Clark. ROW III: J. Reese, L. Bettcher B. Samuelson, N. Bixler, S. Tkach, G. Sundberg, M. Anderson, S. Baker, A. Lewis. ROW IV: S. Julkowski, M. Nel- son, G. Hagfors, N. Hagfors, D. Jones, M. Nelson, R. Skutley, C. Dooies, C. Hinrichs. n i -..J Hl-CF CABINET: Darlene Craig, Karen Bisset, Nancy Bixler, Priscilla Mewhorter, President: Norman Hag- fors, Vice-President, Bev Samuelson, Treasurer, Dick Jones, Assistant Treasurer, Milton Nelson, Secretary. ' HI-Y The membership of the Hi-Y has more than doubled this year with boys whose purpose is to promote Christian ideals in the school and in their communities. Some of the proiects of Hi-Y have been swimming, basketball, Youth Leadership, Youth in Government and a picnic in the spring to complete the activi- ties of the year. Paul Terry advises this group. HI-Y MEMBERS. ROW I: J. Winchester, B. Bierkelund, B. Foster, P. Tatting. ROW Il: E. Payne, C. Peterson, J. Gebhart, J. O'Hagan, J. Ocel. ROW III: D. Nord- gren, I.. Dahlberg, G. Grov- houg, R. Naegele, D. Peach. ROW IV: G. Lang, L. Norby, W. Kingsbury, R. Kutz, L. Nestrud. S i flu' '.-' . OFFICERS: Mary Sullivan, Secretary, Sally Robertson, President, Pat Thorne, Treasurer. ART CLUB MEMBUS. ROW I: B. Guzilr, C. Goreclcy, B. Chris- topherson, S. Robert- son, C. Pettit, P. Ka- pela, J. Aiken. ROW Il: J. Larson, G. Gross, O. Johnson, C. Pritchard, L. Krysta- selx, P. Thorne, D. Mislrowic, C. Cipper- ly. ROW III: P. Mor- ast, V, Theis, P. Pet- erson, M. Feit, S. Law, M. Sullivan, M. Janke, P. Anderson, M. Drinville, P. Dahl, J. Dennis, S. Passage. POSTER BUREAU: M. Drinville, P. Peterson, M. Janlle, S. Robertson, J. Dennis. .n L... ...a ART CLUB Although it was organized only a year ago, Art Club is one of the most active school organizations. Some of the proiects this year have been planning and decorating for Homecoming. the art exhibit, the style show, and textile painting. Under the direction of their cap- able adviser, Charlene Wolhart, the members learn and practice the various art techniques, and on award day each receives a pin. This club is open to all high school students who Lai are interested in art work. POSTER BUREAU Under the guidance of chairman Muriel Janke and adviser Char- lene Wolhart the members of the Poster Bureau, a division of the Art Club, supply posters for various events around school. Any organi- zation can contact this group for an attractive poster advertising its latest concert, dance, or activity. N X i THESPIANS Thespians, the high school speech and dramatic club, has been very active this year. Club members have put on ci number of plays, taken part in the speech contest festival, and presented a tableau of Nativity scenes as a back- ground for the choir Christmas concert. Thespians was organized this year by Stuart Anderson, the high school speech teacher. Membership pins have been purchased by the members who have also worked hard in order to receive other speech awards. THESPIAN MEMBERS. ROW I: B. Gulilc, A. O'- Donnell, P. Peterson, O. Johnson, P. Anderson, P. Miller, C. Pettit. ROW II: D. Miskowic, K. Van Fleet, L. O'Brien, D. Ken- obie, J. Dennis, M. Jan- ke, J. Aiken, P. Thorne. ROW III: M. Salary, C. Gorecky, R. Aleckson, P. Larson, J. Mercer, P. Hirt, K. Richter, M. Drin- ville. ROW IV: R. An- derson, J. Costello, C. Welch, G. Vye, J. O'Ha- gan, P. Tatting, P. Mor- ost, P. Trench. QUILL AND SCROLL MEMBERS: ROW I: S. Dziuln, J. Mercer, C. Clogston, C. Anderson. ROW ll: V. Theix, M. Swenson, P. Thorne, K. Richter, J, Aiken, P. Kapela, M. Sullivan C. Goreclzy, C. Pettit. ROW III: N. Hagfors, R. Naegle, R. Weldon, T. Zidelc, B. An derson. C-0' -K+.-. 'S t Uulv Q5-2 as s A l THESPIAN OFFICERS: Deloris Miskowic, President, Pat Thorne, Treas urer, Mary Drinville, Secretary, Bob Anderson, Vice-President. , , xr QUILL 81 SCROLL Quill and Scroll awards were presented to eighteen seniors this year for out- standing work in writing, editing, and managing our school publications - the Cohian, Pocket Gopher, and Handbook. In order to become a member of Quill and Scroll, a student must be in the upper one-third of his class. All members were award- ed gold pins in the form of a quill and scroll on award day. -17 . JUNIOR EDITORIAL STAFF. ROW I: M, O'Connell, C. Achter- kirch, M. O'Hagan, S. Olheiser, M. Leon- hardt, P. Maddox. ROW II: P. Hirt, l. Tordsen, R. Aleck- son, J. Munsch, I Hayes. ROW III: M. Rozmarlx, N. Norby, D, Olson, M. Achter- Icirch. BIG WHEELS: Carolyn Anderson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Char Pettit, Business Manager, Mrs. Sawyer, Adviser, Kay Richter, Managing Editor, Carolyn Clogston, Co-Editor-in-Chief. ii BUSINESS STAFF. ROW I: S. Dorholt, Mr. Vulxelich, C. Pet- tit, N. Lewis. ROW II: J. Carlson, I.. Ver- onica, S. Baker, P. Dahl, A. Swanson, A. Lewis. AJ ,- K Q.. SENIOR EDITORIAI. , STAFF. ROW I: UP. Ka- pela, M. Janice, J. Aiken, K. Richier, P. Thorne, M. Sullivan. ROW II: T. Zi- dell, N. Hagfors, C. An- derson, B. Anderson, V. Clogston, G. Porter, B. Althaus. COHIAN In addition to consuming unbelievable quanti- ties of potato chips, losing and finding the wheel, and creating utter confusion in Room 203V1, the members of the Cohion staff have somehow man- aged to put out the yearbook. With the adequate help and supervision of our adviser, Ruth Sawyer, and our co-editors, Carolyn Clogston and Carolyn Anderson, we on the staff have enioyed preserving for you, the students, a pictorial record of the events of 1953-54. 3 .ix X I s POCKET GOPHER STAFF. Nclgj .Y ROW I: M. Sullivan, K. Richter, P. Hirt, M. Swen- son, J. Mercer, P. Thorne P. Morast, A. Bushey ROW II: T. Zidelv., V Theis, P, Matecky, R Noegele, R. Weldon, R Anderson, C. Gorecky B. Guzik, N. Hagfors, ' Mr. Watson. ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY: N. Hagfors, T. Zidek. POCKET GOPHER A glance into Room 314 during 6th hour will re- veal a busy Pocket Gopher staff under the supervi- sion of adviser John Watson, and co-editors Shirley Dziuk and Jane Mercer. The finished copy has its beginning with page editors Marge Swenson, Pat Thorne, Val Theis, and Ron Naegele, who assign stories to numerous reporters. After they have been turned in, the rush for headlines begin. The work of putting out the Pocket Gopher is not without results, however. The paper has won nu- merous awards throughout the years, such as the International Honor Award of Quill and Scroll, and the All-American Honor Rating of the National Schol- astic Press Association. BUSINESS STAFF: C. Gorecky, Mr. Soholt, Adviser: R. Weldon. itfislu ' S .WQNM 5?-04 QM- THE BIG THREE: Mr. Watson Adviser Jane Mercer Shirley Dziulc, Co-Editors In Chief PAGE EDITORS: R. Naegele, M Swenso I if 14 N 15 ' :- 1-mmf' Y-TEEN OFFICERS: Sharon Dorholt, Secretary, Dartha Chris- topherson, Vice-President, Mrs. Linnee, Adviser, Pat Trench, President, Charlotte Pettit, Treasurer, Avis Swanson, l.C. C. Delegate. The administrative unit of Y-Teens is the cabinet, which is composed of the officers and the chairmen of committees: Connie Schuh, music, Karen Hanson, social, Nola Lewis, service, Jean Larson, publicity, Enola Olson, ways and means, Jackie Petron, membership, Pat Findell, worship, and Charlotte Achterkirch, dodgers. 1 -.4 l . . r 1 l JUNIOR MEMBERS. ROW I: M. Leonhardt, M. Griep, D. Peterson, C. Schuh, J. Medlo, P. Law, K. Hanson, I. Hayes. ROW Il: L. Poundstone, P. Miller, S. Erickson, G. Biergo, S. Gatten, J. Nygard, F. McMor- ran, S. Stringer, K. Hanson, S. Olheiser, D. Strand, M. O'Connell. ROW III: P. Maddox, P. McGuire, J. Epstein, R. Aleck- ' son, B. Hintz, C. Gustafson, A. Swanson, M. o'Hug.-m, N. Lewis, K. wreath. now ' IV: C. Achterkirch, D. Andrews, J. Petron, N. Norby, A. Phillips, J. Larson, J. Munsch, P. Mateclxy, S. Baker, P. Hirt, L. Tordsen, A. Grezesiali. Y-TEENS Just as the Y-Teen triangle has three sides, the members of the Y-Teen club have three goals: to grow as a person, to grow in friendship with peo- ple of all races, religions, and nationalities, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. The l52 sophomore, iunior, and senior girls who belong to the club are under the supervision of adviser Hilda Linnee and Hildegarde Nowotny, our co-ordinator from the YWCA. Y-TEEN CABINET. ROW I: C. Schuh, K. Hanson, N. Lewis, J. Larson, E. Olson, J. Petron, P. Findell. ROW Il: A. Swanson, S. Dorholt, C. Pettit, P. Trench, D, Christapherson, C. Achterkirch. n SENIOR MEMBERS. ROW I: S. Maxwell, Q C. Anderson, K. Fransen, S. Dorholt, I. Bixler, B. Drangeid, P. Kapela, O. John- son, C. Monson, P. Anderson, B. Johnson, A. O'Donnell, R. Furney, A. Bushey. ROW ll: V. Theis, P. Everett, J. Mercer, P. Thorne, J. Aiken, J. Parks, P. Peterson, C. Pettit, J. Dennis, C. Pritchard, J. Carlson, S. Robertson, B. Chuchwar. ROW III: M. Janlce, M. Sullivan, G. Gross, C. Hixson, K. Wallace, M. Zahrendt, M. Grosslein, M. Heideman, M. Stinson, E. Amundson, K. Van Fleet, G. Cool, L. Blessum, D. Chris- topherson, J. Hanson. ROW IV: M. Drin- ville, P. Dahl, G. Hudalx, C. Cipperly, D. Mislcowic, P. Morast, C. Goreclxy, K. Rich- ter, C. Dooies, S. Passage, J. Johnson, M. Swenson, P. Findell, D. Knapp, P. Larson, B. Holmstrom, P. Tfench. N I WALKING THE TIGHTROPE Not all activities have been strictly for pleasure, however. One of the basic princi- ples of Y-Teens is serving others, and the members find that collecting warm clothing for needy families, and brightening drab hos- pital rooms with holiday favors enriches their own lives as well as the lives of those they serve. REDEDICATION .Mx . si SOPHOMORE MEMBERS. ROW I: K. Bisset, S, Tate, B, Miller, D Craig, M. Knight, D. Paulson, B. Mclntosh. ROW II: M. Bylander, N. Bixler, V. Thomasson, B. Chris topherson, D. Sweet, M. Perkins ROW III: J. Sturve, D. Holtan, L Lombard, A. Ronin, L. Sonnenberg C. Chesney, P. Skoglund. ROW IV V. Sundberg, J. Berg, E. Olson, S Law, B. Breyen, C. Human, P. Mer ritt, E. Thompson. The Greatest Show on Earth was the theme of the membership party which head- ed a long list of activities on the Y-Teen cal- endar: the Christmas party, the Valentine party for seventh and eighth graders, the style show sponsored by the Dayton Com- pany, the Easter breakfast, and the spring formal. The climax of the year's events was the Y-Teen banquet, where the new officers were announced and pins and guards award- ed to the members. EASTER PROJECT One of the most memorable events of every year is the recognition service. As each Y- Teen lights her candle, she rededicates her- self to our common purpose: To build a fel- lowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians. In this endeavor we seek to understand Jesus, to share His love for all people, and to grow in the knowledge and love of God. f GAA OFFICERS AND ADVISER: K. Johnson, K. Wallace, J. Parks, R. Bixler, P. Trench. Planning activities, other than the usual sports, is the job of the GAA board. The new board is elected at the close of each year by members of GAA. They meet about once a month and dis- cuss activities for the girls. One of the special activities of the board this year was to decorate the goal posts for the Homecoming game. GAA WINNING TEAM. ROW l: K. Wallace, J. Struve, B. Chris- topherson, P. McNulty, M. Grosslein, D. Holtan. ROW ll: D. Christopherson, E. Olson, D. Paulson, P. Trench, S. Robertson. X .25 .mf sa Y X xqq, N 1 -. , GAA The officers of the Girls Athletic Association: Karen Wallace, president, Jan Parks, vice presi- dent, Renie Bixler, secretary, Pat Trench, treas- urer, and the adviser, Kathryn Johnson, thought up many new kinds of entertainment this year for the large membership. Two of the activities this year which proved to be a big success were all the girls going to see a Laker game and the All-Star Class tournament. The girls were kept busy all year with many different things to do. gf 1.4 -' 'tr -Cl GAA BOARD. ROW I: J, Struve, A. Swanson, J. Parks, K. Wallace. ROW II: S. Robertson, D. Christopherson, J. Munsch, N. Lewis, R. Bixler, D. Andrews, E. Olson, K. Wreath, D. Hol- tan, P. Trench. Bowling, basketball, softball, kickball, and vol- leyball are the usual activities of GAA girls each year. A winning team is picked from the basket- ball tournament. This year also a costume party was held to start off the year. The girls dressed as their favorite sports characters and enioyed many games. At Homecoming this year the girls sold pompons and balloons. The pompons were a new project for Heights and the girls worked very hard at it. SPARE? stance? Irs A Fouu vouev ir BACK! MAN Humans' GAA JUNIORS AND SENIORS ROW I: I. Bixler, K. Monson, P Kapela, P. Peterson, P. McNulty R. Furney, A. Bushey, A. Swanson K. Wreath, J. Medlo, L. Esberg, R. Aleckson, M. Griep, M. Leonhardt, M. Clifford. ROW Il: K. Fransen, M. Sakry, P. Matecky, S. Erickson K. Hanson, J. Lundeen, P. Ander son, M. Zahrendt, E. Arnundson A. O'Donnell, J. Hanson, M. Gross Iein, G. Biergo, C. Gustafson, P. Maddox. ROW III: J. Larson, J Munsch, D. Andrews, N. Norby, C. Achterkirch, M. Stinson, J. Aiken J. Parks, P. Larson, S. Robertson S. Gotten, M. O'Hagon, M. O'Dan nell, J. Nygard, K. Wallace, P. Trench. ROW IV: S. Baker, J. Pet ron, A. Phillips, S. Baker, P. Hirt L. Tordesen, S. Passage, P. Dahl, C. Pritchard, D. Knapp, G. Hudak, K. Van Fleet, S. Stringer, G. Mc Morran, B, Hintz, D. Christopher son, N. Lewis. 5 I . J l fmt If Q. .li 1 A s 'K ' A - R' xiii GAA FRESHMEN. ROW I: N. We!- terberg, M. McGuire, J. Mars, J. Runtal, N. Law, S. Johnson, C. Esch, B. Gotfwald, A, Back. ROW ll: K. Saari, S. Tkach, M. Moak, K. Peterson, L. Shaw, S. Martonik, S. Ewings, D. Capisprant, E. Brandt, J. Kohonek, V. Lind. ROW III: K. Johnson, E. Maglaya, J. Hyde, l. Kuss, R. Jones, A. Erickson, B. Bohn, S. Ouimette, R. Earnest, M. Bauer. ROW IV: L. Holm, M. Clock- sin, D. Kurth, C. Kell, J. Uttech, J. Smith, B. McDermott, J. Crocker, C. Doemel, B. Moore, C. Allen, B. Misho. uwvulilln---aqpvpru .55-5 7.7. :V,,,. 1 l 3 it 4 ef 'Q i Q '. ' V GAA SOPHOMORES. ROW I: D Craig, L. Lombard, B. Geroux, B Guptill, N. Bixler, B. Miller, M Perkins, K. Bisset, B. Christopher- son, D. Cederberg. ROW II: S Nelson, A. Ronin, L. Sonnenberg J. Reese, L. Bettcher, P. Broma ROW III: G, Olson, E. Olson, M Long, M. Feit, M. Sochacki, B. Bre- yen, K. Staebler, M. Rundle, C Haman, A. Hose, B. Chuchwar, V Stuic. ROW IV: V. Thomasson, L Krystosek, D. Holtan, M. Garin, V Sundberg, S. Julkowski, S. Law J. Berg, M. Bergman, E. Thomp son, J. Butts, S. Schroeden, J. Ki selewki. . 5 .f TH LETICS . . . Loyalty, good sportsmanship, and school spirit prevail as we pass through the doorways into our gymnasium or football field. It is a wonderful feeling to rise to our feet and cheer as one of our players catches the football and carries it into the end zone for a touchdown, or pushes the ball through the bas- ket tor the winning points, but we are also filled with a sense of pride when our teams, whether they win or lose, show their sportsman-like conduct by congratulating or ap- plauding their opponents on a iob well done .... uns. ,. ve xy - 3. , . ,Jn -4 'f ' X949 -5' ,E Jil it ,auq..,,, ll ,gg wif 'F 5.05 V PF 2' s 4 . E Tr if Q -XUMQ MA U ia Q it ygi-Q fe. ! H W fi i ll W .V+ fx ' SAF lo Q f gwggx Q -can s 1.46 N W3 97 'YQ if L 1. S eg 7 iv .x , . - .im in , . QMRA1., , ,-g.,.., W V -F36 . f i.. ky, ' 'ew af, X .,,. .A iz. M ,, .sl '. 41 .U Q- , Q, a, RHP Q. ,. 2, wif T? F . . ,,, M x as 5i?'.S .2 Q 1 I - ' 1 I A . Ax ' . 7 EM bi A I 3 a i Q 6 Q Q W 05 if -L., ' 4, 7X Nw kyw, N, 3' fc if : sk, Q2 A .M 4 Heights Heights Heights Heights Heights Heights Heights Heights Heights D. Rustom, L, Wo Payne. CONFERENCE SCORES 44 - - - Hastings - - 59 37---Anoka --39 54 - - Stillwater - 62 66 - - White Bear - 39 49 - - Ramsey - - 25 48 - - South St. Paul 52 45 - - West St. Paul 69 53 - - Hastings - - 49 41 - - Anoka - - 58 ROW I: P. Marre ROW ll: G. Savstro I.. Morrissette, C. JF- f' V ikf, - Z BASKE T Supported by an enthusiastic student body, Coach Swede Carlson's Hylanders broke even this year with eight wins and eight losses during the regular season. With only three returning lettermen - Clyde Payne, Loren Wolle, and Myron Rozmarkffplus Le- Roy Morrissette, Alec Dupay, Dale Rustom, Pat Mar- ren, and Don Jolly brought up from the B squad, the Hylanders got off to a slow start, dropping the first three games to Hastings, Anoka, and Still- water. B-4 M A N A G E R S 4 'sa ' '-K' 1 'um scnfiiifli t , ' X 1 I , .i S I 'Il xt f'L vw 1 - S Q R' -, Q ft E i s 2 at 2 E ggmlbligl lglpciziib 'l g, R Row ll: R, Ashford, ,cl P l M. Rozmarlz, A. An- ,I K :HI . A ' K derso f at '1 5- ' ' 'Q ' C gfjj 5134. - I if' , , ,L 'x v . fr. 1,1 E Y , , 1 f -f s . 2 I y If 1 l ,ff R, . g , g if yy X K X my s ai QNX v ' m S s 49' , S 'gi BALL However, the team made a slight comeback at the end ofthe season to take three straight games from White Bear, Alexander Ramsey, and Marshall. Columbia Heights was given a bye in the Sub- District tournament and went directly into the Dis- trict 14 tournament, losing to South St. Paul 39-32. Captain Loren Wolle was the only Hylander to be named to the All-Suburban team this season. 'er, D. Ericso Heights 54 Heights 61 Heights 51 Heights 34 Heights 60 NON- Heights 50 Heights 36 - - Stillwater - - - White Bear - - - Ramsey - - - - - South St. Paul - - - West St. Paul CONFERENCE SCORES - - - Robbinsdale- - - - Marshall- - DISTRICT 14 TOURNAMENT Heights 32 - - - South St. Paul mar ni1'm1 'g ls ruvluau. irnm ROW I O Nelson D Dorn D Ericson L Slxog B Duntley G Graham G Tun sl: J Ocel B en der D Murzyn ROW J Kraus J c e B Gri i h Nestrud J Ramsey D Schaaf R arl son u Peach R Sanetra D Senzig J. Gebhart pay Coach Carlson. Heights 7 - South St. Paul 0 Heights 0 - Robbinsdale - 6 Heights 12 - Stillwater - - 13 Heights 33 - De La Salle - 6 Heights 26 - Ramsey - - 6 Heights 6 - Edina - - 6 Heights 6 - Anoka - - 6 B-FOOTBALL Learning the fundamentals of the game, and gaining valuable experience were but two purposes of the 'B' squad coached by Wes Olson and Don Carlson. The boys had a successful season, winning three games, losing two, and tieing two. Even though they were short of backfield material, their defense was strong, and they played the type of ball needed to give Heights good varsity teams for the next two or three years. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL TEAM. ROW l: H. Rchrbcclter, K. Reddick, T. Christian, L. Gallagher, D. Dupay, B. Schuh, L. Cipperly, . Nelson, M. McMartin, T. Trench. ROW ll: J. Allen, P. Heryla, G. Rognrud, R. Anderson, G. Logacz, D. Ricestead, K. Polzin, R. Harding, T. Cohen. ROW Ill: J. Ramsey, H. Lennox, B. Bishop, P. Marcy, G, Ander- son, R. Beclrer, R. Reddick, G, Pontius, G. Anderson. ROW IV: B. Jendro, D. Norby, D. Larson, R. Kovich, J. Perry, Koistenen, J. Kell, G. Phillips, K. Kehr. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL ' Even with the smallest players in the league, the iunior high football team was not stopped from having a good year. Coached by Ken Exel, they played three games at home and three away to end the season with a record of one win, two ties, and three losses. They were a fine bunch of boys with a lot of character and spirit that was well demonstrated by their good attendance. R. Zettergren, A. Du- Heights 41 - Anoka - - Heights 35 - Stillwater - - Heights 37 - Edison - - - Heights 40 - White Bear - Heights 34 - Ramsey - - - South St. Paul - West St. Paul - Heights Heights Heights 27 - Hastings - - Heights 38 - Anoka - - - Heights 30 - Stillwater - - Heights 34 - White Bear - Heights 27 - Ramsey - - Heights 33 - South St. Paul Heights 46 - West St. Paul - 20 40 COACH HENRY BARTEL JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL The iunior high basketball team under the supervision of Coach Ken Exel, gained a great deal in skill and experience this season, compiling a better than average record of six wins and five losses. The importance of this team cannot be over-em- phasized, as the alumni of this group will be the basketball stars of the future. B BASKETBALL TEAM. ROW I: L. Wolle, J. Chudek G Be kstr d N Romey D Ber nardy, G. Tunsky, R. Carlson, D, Murzyn. ROW II M A hte Le e e Sanetra, D. Schaaf, J. Stinson, R. Skutley, R. Steele J DeMars B-BASKETBALL This year's B-squad, coached by Hen- ry Bartel, started out with a bang but lost a few close ones during the mid- dle of the year. They ended up with 5 wins and 9 losses. Jim DeMars and John Chudek sparked the Bombers on offense while Ron Skutley got a lot of defensive rebounds. Many members of the B-squad show a lot of promise, and have a good chance of being moved up to the A-squad next season. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM. ROW I: L. Gallagher T Merce K Redd ck T Christian, M. Koistenen, L, Lindgren, R. Ottem. ROW II A d R Hoff G Pontius, G. Rognrud, R. Anderson, G. Shaff, D. Johanson T Tre ch D La son ROW III: J. Kell, J. Allen, K. Lehr, D. Hall, J. Ramsey, G Ph ll ps H sag, BASEBALL TEAM. ROW I: M. Harding, J. Rustom, R. Naege- le, J. Robach, W. H0- gan, R. Duntley, B. Griffith. ROW Il: Coach Johnson, G Peterson, D. Jolly, J. Chudek, G. Quarn- strom, L. Morrissette G, Hazel, L. Dahl: berg, J. Galligher ROW III: L. Legen dre, J. DeMars, R Sanetru, M. Roze mark, D. Crooks, A, Anderson, W Woods. k..i, THlS GAME IS A CINCH! lT'S ALL MlNE! BASEBALL With a strong offence and defense, Coach Don Johnson hoped that this year's baseball team would have a successful season. Ten returning let- termen with two or more years of experience helped make up the team. The ten are Wayne Hogan, Ron Nae- gele, Jerry Robach, Don Murzyn, Jer- ry Rustom, Jerry Fehringer, Jim De- Mars, Paul Tatting, Myron Rozmark, and Al Anderson. Most of the teams in the confer- ence Iooked good with one of the following expected to take the cham- pionship: Columbia Heights, White Bear, South St. Paul, or West St. Paul. CASEY AT THE BAT! px, F9 ' AW GEE, COACH, IT WAS NOTHING THE WINDUP AND THE PITCH! Aj AND AWAY TRACK From an early season look at this year's track team, it was hard to predict the measure of success that they would attain, but it had the markings of a good club. Eight letter winners from last year's squad are back to aid the cause and some ot the new members were ex- pected to make a good showing for themselves. Returning field eventers were Clyde Payne, Loren Wolle, high jumpers, Jack Easby and Doug Lindquist, shot and dis- cus, and Doug Peach, pole vault. Let- tered tracksters were Dale Rustom, Pat Marren, and Rich Weldon. TRACK TEAM. ROW I: D. Peach, R. Wel- don, H. Thompson, D. Clark, A. Dupuy, D. Doxey, P. Mar- ran. ROW ll: R. Carlson, J. Igelsrud, L. Wolle, R. Bayer, J. Ramsey, W. Wog- mon, R. Wodzialm, D. Rustom, J. Gerou, Coach Murphy. ROW Ill: W, Kingsbury, D, Lindquist, L, Dahl, L. Wolle, C. Payne, L. Ward, J. Costello, J. Easby. ...WEGO! MANAGER: E' Payne' UP MANAGER: E, Fernstrom. Mm-W, ..., M, . -s wx-wa. iW5Z7 .Y lf.- ., , WI, .,.f I. ,--Qg,vt,,,, , 5 :I fl s 1' . , N . 1 -1 i 'Lx' 'lil , ,c 2 ca' c: ,L sr i 1 ' 1 ,G CHEERLEADERS: I. Bixler, S, Dorholt, C. Anderson, J. Larson, V, Theis, P. Peterson, K. Franson. CHEERLEADERS What's the matter with the team? They're all right! These words were heard as the cheerleaders began their last yell ofthe 1953-54 season. Dressed in blue and gold uniforms, they were familiar tig- ures to anyone attending athletic events and pep fests at Columbia Heights. A few duties of the cheerleaders were think- ing up new yells and motions, planning and per- forming at pep tests, adding the necessary pep and vitality at games to back the team when they lost, and showing their pleasure and happiness as the buzzer sounded and the Hylanders emerged victorious. 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 2 - 3 - 'I - 4 Who for? What for? Who you gonna yell for? Yea Heights! IT'S A TOUCHDOWN! 1 Q,-rf fpyx 3 1. 'f N. ' y . 525 1. 'jk J, : I I Y' f M 'Yi V1 WR ,. a INT .M 121 ScHooL LIFE . . . The doorways in our school life lead to many places and are open to everyone. They are those of the auditorium through which we all pass on our way to an assembly, those of Room 101 where we make up time for tardiness or skipping, those of a brightly-lit hotel and our unforgettable formals, or those of a convertible on Homecoming night open only to our royalty - but wherever they are found, they form the wonderful memories and the necessary links between our aca- demic and social school lives. . . ' x Z. -uns-u.......,.,,,S .R-,-! 4 l ,M-s Lf W .s,.2 f uf-ft' S I 0' A i 2 i :- I VN. I 'S X 1 ,S-, 4 , u- .J 'Q' A. 'hr I , ,A 2A-ff W flkgw- Y x V Q - Yliix ' ' !:., N fn H N + x 1 's fo it K.. W., 1 D ,Ax lk Y r gig WND as F' .'fi 'W' fggi Yu , Z EQ,-N .. O 1-, 4 , ? F Y IIE:- AECOMING Words could not express her feelings for this was truly the most thrilling part of the homecoming events, however, only the beginning. The following day she would reign over the pepfest, football game, and dance. Ride the Ponies was on every student's tongue that day. Our team was ready to go out and fight, but among the joy and excitement that night was sorrow. The Still- water team proved their superior strength as they downed Heights 20-6. The queen and her attendants reigned at half time, and at the dance held in the school gymnasium immediately after the game. A ROYAlTY REIGNS IIVALII L IICHARII ANTICIPATION OVER! l COME ON, BOB, BUY ME A SHAKER! BLUE AND GOLD DAY 2-4-6-8! Who do we appreciate? THE TEAM! This slogan formed the theme for the first Blue and Gold Day in the his- tory of CHHS. Sponsored by the Athletic Program Committee of the Student Council, its purpose was to show our apprecia- tion to the basketball team and to give them a good send- off for the District T4 tournaments. Loyal Columbia Heights students dressed in blue and gold faithfully attended and enthusiastically supported each of the day's activities-the pepfest, where faculty members introduced each player, the basketball game with West St. Paul which we won 60-42, and a dance, the Hylander Hop, which followed the game, Blue and Gold Day was termed a huge success by stu- dents and faculty alike, and many of them have expressed the hope that it will become an annual event. WE WANTED TO WIN i vs 1 X 9 'vs is TT' '- K ' f sw ,M ' 'Y 4 . . . AND WE DID! COACH-TEAM-PEP-STEAM! HYLANDER HOP H GIRLS' STATE Becoming a part of a small scale government body .Sal E including a city, county, and state, and learning about XMI'-W all phases of government and her responsibility to them are but ci few activities that are in store for an out- standing iunior girl each year. The American Legion Auxiliary together with the 9 high school faculty picks one girl each spring for this honor. This year Karen Hanson will represent Columbia iff Heights at the seventh annual Minnesota Girls' State that will be held at the State Fair Grounds in June. Both Karen and Pat Trench, last year's representatives, were chosen for their good citizenship, character, integrity and scholastic standing. A GIRLS' STATE REPRESENTATIVES: P. Trench. K. Hanson. What does it take to be an honor student? Ask any one ofthe IO seniors represented on this year's honor roll and he will tell you that the most important factor is not an exceptionally high IQ, or a photographic memory, but simply hard work and thorough study. Their averages seem to prove the theory, valedictorian Mari- ,, -.n Iyn Grosslein and salutatorian Norman Hagtors lead the list with L A 4.0 and 3.96. Close behind are the honor students'-Larry Hemp, Q Y 3.72, Mardi Zahrendt, 3.67, Carolyn Clogston, 3.66, Mickey Foley, 3.65, Carolyn Anderson, 3.59, Marge Swenson, 3.59, Shirley Pas- sage, 3.50, and Jim O'Hagan, 3.50. I , SALUTATORIAN AND VAL- EDICTORIAN: N. Hagfors M. Grosslein. HONOR STUDENTS UW' W X' Row I. M. Foley, M. Swenson, L. Hemp, J. o'i-mgqn. Row II: s. Passage, M. Zahrendt, C. Clogston, C. An- derson. S SLUGGER . q .G M5 HQ ' A Most EXALTED N HOMECOMING SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT , fl- lol QL 'W ORS SOPH TACOR TWERP CoNcLusioN As we close the last pages of the 1954 Cohian, it is time for us, the seniors, to say goodbye. We stand on the threshold of the last doorway of our high school years, behind us are a wealth of memories -friendships made and strength- ened, lessons learned or forgotten, experiences shared with those very wonderful kids, the class of '54, Hard as it is to leave these things behind us, we must, for beyond the doorway of graduation lies our fu- ture-new friends, new lessons, new experiences. Many must go far to meet them, but wherever life takes us, somewhere in our mem- ory will remain the words which have meant so much to each of us: Hail to thee, our Alma Mater . S Af 4 ? ef? g Y ' 2 ' ' ' :fx x AVI! -me -+A 4 a lb-v -rn A Sim., VR' .Wk gm- W ,- . N pw ' K cf-sa, -15 . 4wi ',,:.,xl'- ' 'kf ' Q-M. if ' .. '- ' f . .NV X 'vw W ' K Q S .. ' , X. 154,-+ If Q5 w . ' KWH.. -1 M- - F-mf 41.-' gm.. .L w-' - Q ' 5 1 Q3 x -K Q f .xx igxs Q wi ,1 z ? w .gi 5 is 5 ,.,, in L we I H Q, FINE CLASS RINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS YEARB--OOKS AWARDS 'A' 'A' 'k JOSTEN'S 'A' 'A' 'A' Foshay Tower Arcade No. 134 Minneapolis 2, Minn. H. A. Peterson, Rep. A Complete Self- Service Dime Store HALLMARK CARDS TRENCH'S BEN FRANKLIN 4030 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 1516 Johnson Bros. 66 Inc. 4043 Central Avenue N.E. SPECIALIZED LUBRICATION Call Us for Prompt and Efficient Service CLEAN BURNING HEATING OILS GR. 5758 CARL OLSON AND SONS 906 40th Avenue N.E. GR. 5112 -.- PLUMBING FIXTURES PLUMBING REPAIRS NEW INSTALLATIONS SEWER AND WATER CONNECTIONS -.- An Experienced Plumber! .lOHNSON'S T0 fhe BOY STANDARD SERVICE and Girl Graduate 'A' 'A' 'A' 40th and Central Avenue N.E. Don't Wait for Your Ship to Come ' Row Out to Meet lt. 'A' A' 'A' Locally Owned and Operated BEST OF LUCK CHET M. HERRINGER AL and GAY CONGRATULATIONS - - The Patronage of the COLUMBIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL is greatly appreciated by GIBSON STUDIOS 1026 NICOLLET AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA AT. 3108 We are happy to have served Columbia Heights High School graduates and hope to be able to serve them for many more years. CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER OF 1954 LANG'S HARDWARE 'C A HARDWARE and APPLIANCES QUUUST SI V055 SUPER VAI-U 4018 Central Avenue N.E. HA complele Food Servlceu GR. 6123 AII Your Hardware Needs YOUR HEIGHTS THEATRE Always the Best in Motion Pictures O GR. 4611 CENTRAL AND GOULD AVENUES Coast To Coast Store Everything for Car, Home, and Farm At a Saving 4048 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 0874 KLEEN RITE CLEANERS 4014 Central Avenue N.E. -t- We Pick Up and Delivef' -t- RED and VIRGINIA O'DONNE'LL St. 'I-4448 MARTIN VOSS AND SON 4020 Central Avenue N.E Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1954 from the Columbia Heights Jr. - Sr. High School Parent - Teacher Association Fredin's Department Store See the Light Look Right Shop at Fredin's C. J. SIMCOE, Jeweler 914 40th Avenue N.E. St. 1-4456 .rf--'if:giT'k'iE - ,tv- ifaiftfef J, A Q n I WATCHES -:- DIAMONDS -:- GIFTS We Do Our Own Watch Repairing S DELMONICOS LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING JACK AND JILL DIAPER SERVICE 847 40th Avenue N.E. GR. 9792 Study Hard and You'll Learn It's Wise to Trade At DANIELSON DRUG CO. 3990 CENTRAL - GR. 6734 SULLIVAN SERVICE Pure Oil Products --ki REPAIRING - TOWING i' i' 'A' 3665 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 9288 Best Wishes Grads from the EAST MINNEAPOLIS ARGUS and ARGUS PUBLISHING COMPANY 2333 Central Avenue N. E. Fine Printing Engraving Best Wishes to the Columbia Heights Student Body and Congratulations to the Class of 1954 Columbia Heights Teachers Federation Local 710 American Federation of Teachers ROCKET OIL COMPANY LUBRICATION - BATTERIES FUEL OILS - TIRES 3907 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 0111 HILLTOP I REAL ESTATE COMPANY 4004 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. ST. 8-3218 OVSHAK PRINTING 3952 Central Avenue N.E. BUSINESS IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS SINCE 1926 St. 8-2030 AL DICK KRANZ FOOD MARKET GROCERIES and MEATS County Road H2 and Knollwood Drive NE. 8996 ROYALTON HEATING and SHEET METAL 3702 Central Avenue N.E. Off. St. 1-9964 Res. St. 1-4408 Minneapolis, Minnesota DR. H. G. HECKLER 4036 Central Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights GR. 5838 ' Congratulations to the Graduating Class of '54 SILVER LAKE MOTHER'S CLUB -:- Hair Styling -:- HAZEl.'S BEAUTY SHOP RALPH'S BARBER SHOP 4012 Central Avenue N.E. - St. 8-4133 DAHL'S GARAGE 1925 Highway 10 GENERAL REPAIRING and TOWING NE. 7788 HOOK'S SALES 8484 Central Avenue N.E. St. 1-9363 RECORDS - TV - APPLIANCES PUGHS TEXACO GASOLINE, OIL, AND GREASE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE 4204 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 9855 There's No Home Like the One You Own ANDERSON 8. HUGHES REAL ESTATE COMPANY 912 40th Avenue N.E. Minneapolis Office Telephone - St. 1-4843 HEIGHTS HOME BAKERY 916 40th Avenue N.E. FINEST OF PASTRY GR. 9304 Your Home Town Newspaper COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RECORD Subscription Rates: 52.00 per year GR. 5743 MILLER FUNERAL HOME COLUMBIA HEIGHTS COX INSURANCE AGENCY 912 40th Avenue N.E. Mpls. 21, Mann. sf. 8-7411 We Can Save You S S On All Lines of Insurance SUPERIOR CLEANERS 544 Summit Street N.E. AL and ESTHER MAZE JOHN H. NORDIN INSURANCE -:- REAL ESTATE -:- NOTARY PUBLIC 3972 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 6329 JOHNSON'S SUPER IMARKET 334 40th Avenue N.E. St. 1-9780 Best Wishes and Good Luck to the 1954 Senior Class OAKWOOD MOTHER'S CLUB ANDY'S DX SERVICE AUTO SERVICE and REPAIR 24 HOUR TOWING 558 40th Avenue N.E. GR. 9943 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PHARMACY Corner of 5th and 40th Avenue N.E. 3 REGISTERED DRUGGISTS Al - Wally - Lloyd CANDLE LIGHT CAFE MR. and MRS. VANE SWITZER DON and BETTY SWITZER 40th and Central Avenue N.E. GR. 9989 HEIGHTS RADIO 8. TV 911 40th Avenue N.E. 'A' GR. 0009 TELEVISION - RADIO - APPLIANCES Compliments of E. ZANDER LETTERING FELT AND EMBROIDERED LETTERS 6001 North Street N.E. Minneapolis 21, Minnesota sf. 8-8920 HEIGHTS DAIRY STORE R152 sou 40th AVENUE N.E. GR. 9869 Congratulations . . . PETE and SARAH'S A 8. W DRIVE IN HEIGHTS HARDWARE 513 40th Avenue N.E. CONGRATULATIONS! St. 1-4791 PAINTING and PAPER HANGING W. A. HARVEY 1960 Highway No. 10 'A' Minneapolis 21, Minnesota NE. 0882 HEIGHTS PAINT, LINOLEUM and FEED COMPANY 4101-4103 Central Avenue N.E. Yes, we have paint, wallpaper, Iinoleum, seed and feed for all livestock. GR. 1632 CENTRAL CONOC0 SERVICE EXPERT LUBRICATION K5 Pl' inf 4201 Central Avenue N.E. GR. 9988 JIM'S GROCERY COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES AND MEATS 42nd and Central St. 8-5125 DR. D. R. CORON 427 40th Avenue N.E. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Congratulations to the Graduating Class of '54 DR. C. G. NAUMAN OPTOMETRIST -2- oRTHoPTlsT O Columbia Heights and Spring Lake Park HEIGHTS HANDICRAFT 'A' 4005 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. St. 8-5788 KASSLER'S SHOPPING CENTER 4051-4057 Central Avenue N.E. FOOD MARKET - GR. 8881 DEPARTMENT STORE - ST. 8-6617 ISAACSON'S MAYTAG CO. APPLIANCES - sazvlcls - Television 4015 Central Avenue N.E. St. 1-9503 DR. E. REBHOLZ DENTIST 585 40th Avenue N.E. Good Luck to the 1954 June Graduates COLUMBIA MOTHER'S CLUB HERMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE The Biggest Little Department Store In Columbia Heights 40th Avenue and 5th Street N.E. St. 8-2652 DR. LESLIE W. WILKE CHIROPRACTOR 43rd and Central Avenue N.E. St. 8-6746 PEKS, INC. LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL 3904 Jackson Street N.E. Your Neighborhood Yard GR. 8854 HEIGHTS SURPLUS St. 8-7562 3952 Central Avenue N.E. we .menizion Margool' Co. MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA THANKS TO: The entire faculty and adminis- tration, our advisers, Mrs. Sawyer and Mr. Vukelich, and especially to Mr. Bloomquist of Denisons and Mr. McDermott of Gibsons. QMMMMWQY Mwjj ,fwfffuy Q ,J W f A if ff' L! n. fy Ig,.f0 J! , . ,ff W f 7 , ! ,WW f 42