De Smet High School - Bulldog Yearbook (De Smet, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

THE BULLDOG Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 De Smet High School De Smet. South Dakota ANNUAL STAFF Front How, left to right: Pete Kruse Lois Johnson Deloris Aalbers Shirley Reese Marilyn Ryland Arleen Lee Audrey Dykstra Jackie Hauck Neil Carpenter Band Reporter Senior News Sales Manager Band News Athletic News Typist Forensic News Advertising Associate Editor Second Row, left to right: LaVonne Page f Vocal Music Barbara Fitts Artist Donald Conner Advertising Donald Russell Athletic News Dale Williams Photographs Eugene Timm ............................................. Senior Reporter Verlyne Lembke Typist Virginia Palmer Advertising Manager Martha Bau Photos Marcella Hanson Vocal Music Beverly Fitts Sophomore Reporter Jeanne Widman Freshman Third Row, left to right: John Mundhenke Advisor Wayne Myers Administiation Herman Blote Forensic News Bob Lee Ag News Dallas Freeman Freshman Reporter Fourth Row, left to right: Lionel Van Ningen Wesley McCaskell Ronnie Wynn Gus Jacob Bob Sterr Lonny Chase Lloyd Gehm Keith Larson Donald Buchele Administration Editor Student Council Athletics Ag News Typist Sales Junior Reporter Sophomore Reporter TWO BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: Homer M. Nelson, Darrell Freeman Seated: Mrs. Rodney Brandt, Harry J. Eggen, Ronald Graham, Walter Wurl HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Standing: Hans Christensen: Band and Vocal Music Harlyn Holzwarth: Agriculture Don Mohlenhoff: Coach, bookkeeping, biology, American government, sociology, business arithmetic Gale Dutcher: Algebra, general science, physics, geometry, principal John Mundhenke: Shorthand! typing, English IV, library, journalism, general business Seated: Margaret Lewis: Home economics I, II, English I, related art physiology Lyle Lester: American history, general math, superintendent Ruth Colby: English I, English II, English III FOUR GRADE FACULTY Standing: Elaine Jorgenson, 3rd; Marion Hinz, 8th; JoAnn Broghammer, 2nd Seated: Phyllis Smith, 6th; Mrs. Marcus Chase, 5th; Mrs. Esther Basart, 4th; Lor- ene Anderson, 7th; Marion Hendricks, 1st OFFICE STAFF Standing: Mr. Dutcher, advisor Seated: Arleen Lee. Cerlyne Lembke, Shirley Reese, Deloris Aalbers, Dorothy Sprang, Audrey Dykstra FIVE LIBRARIANS Back row: Gus Jacob, Audrey Dykstra, Mr. Mundhenke Front row: Herman Blote, Marcella H; nson, Pat Conner, Deloris Peterson, Lillian Davidson, Mary Lu Cavanaugh, Nila Jacob PROJECTIONISTS Left to right: Keith Larson, Mr. Holzwarth, Larry Windedahl, Marvin Mundhenke These three boys, who are supervised by Mr. Holzwarth, have a schedule worked out so that one of them can operate the projector during their free period. The movies shown to the students are received from State College and are mostly on educational topics. six STUDENT COUNCIL Back row, left to right: Beverly Aalbers, Sandra Allen, Carol Krieger, Dorothy Sprang Front row, left to right: George Wehrkamp, Donald Buchele, Gus Jacob, Francis Johnson, Donald Russell, Wesley McCaskell ... .. JANITORS Left to right: Andy Swenson, Fay Munger Probably two of the most friendly and well known people in our entire school, Andrew Swenson • Andy-' and Fay Mun- ger Fay.” Fay has kept our school in an excellent condition for eight years and Andy for six years. We appreciate their help and co-operation in all school activities. SEVEN DEDICATION As a symbol of our appreciation and gratitude, we, the Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Three, dedicate our edition of the Bulldog to Miss Margaret Lewis. Miss Lewis in her four years as home economics instructor has done much to win the respect and friend- ship of the entire student body. She has given us guidance not only in her classes but in extra-curricular activities as well. By taking a definite interest, through her home making classes, she has made many of the various social activities of the school a tremendous success. EIGHT SENIORS CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1953, being of sound mind and body, do hereby be- queath and will the following: Delores Aalbers: Wills her clean demerit chart and the red Chevy to her sister Bev. Martha Jean Bau: Wills her good times at D. H. S. to all the underclassmen. Herman Blote: Wills his place in Moe’s heart and his grades in sociology to Don Freeman. (Poor sucker) Neil Carpenter: Will his number 4 basketball jersey and his seat in the second grade room to Kenney Heuther. Don Conner: Wills his ability to play football to Ronnie Peterson. (Don’t bust the straps Ronnie.) Lonny Chase: Wills his grades to anyone who is foolish enough to take them. Audrey Dykstra: Wills her clean demerit chart to Dorothy Dykstra. Barbara Fittts: Wills her posture and her place in Christy’s heart to her sister Bev. Lloyd Gehm: Wills his ability to catch heck in Ag class to Francis Johnson. Marcella Hanson: Wills her red hair to Binnie Hunter. Jackie Hauck: Wills her hours after school to Faye Mickel. (Have fun Faye.) Don Hendricks: Wills his ability to get along with Mohlenhoff to Collin Harris. Gus Jacob: Wills his afternoon typing period pink slip to Marlin Kruse. Lois Johnson: Wills her long hair and good times to Jeannie Poppen. Marilyn Jones: Wills her height to Amy Ritterbusch and her good times at D. H. S. to all the underclassmen. Pete Kruse: Wills his ability to play basketball to Douglas Fritzel. Verlyne Lembke: Wills her place on the debate team to Sonja Peterson or any other unsuspecting girl with the warning that “you have to be able to talk fast.” Arleen Lee: Wills her office job to Rita Larson and her height to Jeannie Poppen. Bob Lee: Wills his ability to get to school at 8:49 to Jerome Vin Ningen. Wayne Meyers: Wills on sharp pencil to Harlan Mettler. Wes McCaskell: Wills his list of tardy excuses to Larry Janssen. LaVonne Page: Wills her place in Christy’s heart to any one fool enough to take it. Virginia Palmer: Wills her ability to get home at 11:30 to Mary Lu. Donnie Russell: Wills his ability to play basketball to George and his pick-up to Don Sprang. Marilyn Ryland: Wills her good times in D. H. S. to her sister Frances. Shirley Reese: Wills her saxaphone and her chair in band to Grace Spencer. Bob Sterr: Wills his free period in the furnace room to John Cavanaugh. Eugene Timm: Wills his good grades to his cousin Donald. Lionel Van Ningen: Wilis his driving ability to Kenney Hamen. Dale Williams: Wills his ability to drive to Douglas Fritzel. Ronnie Wynn: Wills his two free periods of sleep in the morning to George. (No more make up slips for George.) CLASS HISTORY The Seniors of '53 began their education under the guidance of Miss Everhart. The only one of the original starting class who went the entire twelve years is Gus Jacob. Jackie Hauck started with us but left during her second year. In our second year, under Miss Wilson, we were joined by Ronnie Wynn from Manchester and Wesley McCaskell from the country. In our third year, under the direction of Miss Streeter, we were sorry to lose Ronnie Wynn but happy to gain Marilyn Ryland. We continued in our fourth year under the direction of Miss Theisen. Miss Theisen was happy to advance us to the fifth grade, where we gained two new pupils, Jackie Hauck and Neil Carpenter. Our teacher was Miss Benson. In the sixth grade we were under the guidance of Mrs. Kingslin. In the seventh grade, under Miss Anderson, we were happy to gain Don Conner. We began our eighth grade under Miss Hinz. Ronnie Wynn and Lloyd Gehm joined us. We entered high school as green freshmen, at which time we were initiated by the high and mighty seniors. Our class was greatly enlarged again when we were joined by Deloris Aalbers, Martha Bau, Herman Blote, Audrey Dykstra, Barbara Fitts. Marcella Hanson, Don Hendricks, Lois Johnson. Marilyn Jones, Arlene Lee, Robert Lee, Verlyne Lembke, LaVonne Page, Shirley Reese, Don Russell, Robert Sterr, Eugene Timm, Lionel Van Ningen and Dale Williams. Now as sophomores we continued our high school education with the gain of one student, Lonny Chase coming from Mitchell. Throughout our junior year we were busy with the junior play, “Cheaper by the Dozen,” publishing the Barker and the Junior-Senior Prom. In our junior year Pete Kruse joined us from Willow Lake. Our senior year we welcomed Virginia Palmer, from Chester, Nebraska, into our class. Some of the things that we will always remember are the senior play, “Spring Fever,” the Junior-Senior Prom and publishing the Annual. May 18 the 31 members of the Class of ’53 will don their caps and gowns to receive their diplomas and end their high school career. TEN fj e (2 ass of S3 DELORIS AALBERS: “She provides the season- ing.” F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F U. N. 4; A. S. E. 3; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Office 3. 4; Carnival Queen Candidate 3; F. H. A. Sec. 3; Junior Class Sec. and Treas.. 3; Newsette Staff 4: Annual Staff 4: Junior Play 3; National Honor Society Club 4. Senior Play 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club Captain 3. MARTHA BAU: ‘She has a sunny disposition and bound to succeed.” F. H. A. Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl s Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. Pres. 3; F. F . A. Sec. 2; Homecoming Queen 3; Librarian 3; Junior Play 3: A. S. E. 3: F. U. N. Pres. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; Class Vice Pres.. 4; Student Council 3; Declam 1; National Honor Society 4; Newsette Staff 4: Annual Staff 4; Senior Play 4; Pep Club 4: F U N. 4 HERMAN BLOTE: The wheel of all whee’s.” F. F. A. 1. 2; Debate 3. 4; Declam 3; Jun.or Play 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Librarian 4: Annual Staff 4; A. S. E. 3. 4: Honor Society 4; Senior Play 4 NEIL CARPENTER: “He’s little and always tries but he’s a terror for his size. Class Pres. 1: Carnival King Candidate 2; Bas- ketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 3. 4; D Club 2. 3. 4;'‘D’ Club Vice Pres. 4: Freshman Class Reporter 1: Annual Staff 4; F. F. A. 1. 2; Newsette Staff 4: Basketball Co-Captain 4; Boy’s Glee Club 3: Mixed Chorus 3; Boy’s State 3; Senior Play 4. LONNY CHASE: He does his own thinking and needs little advice.” Mitchell 1: Football 2. 3. 4: Track 4; D’’ Club 3. 4. Mixed Chorus 3. 4: Boy’s Glee Club 3. 4; Band 3. 4; Debate 3. 4; Junior Play 3; A. S F. 3. 4; Senior Play 4: Newsette Staff 4; Newsette Editor 4: Annual Staff 4 DONALD CONNER: “Wim. Wigor. Vitality.” F F A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. Vice Pres. 4; “D’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Football 1. 3. 4: Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; A. S. E. 3. 4: Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Boy’s Glee Club 3: Football Co-Captain 4. AUDREY DYKSTRA: “Ma, he’s making eijes at me” F H A 1. 2; F. U. N. 4: Newsette Staff 4; An- nual Staff 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Junior Play Prompter 3; Senior Play 4: Office 3. 4; Librarian 3. 4; National Honor Society Club 4. BARBARA FITTS: Not too serious, not too gay, but a very nice girl in every way.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl’s Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3. 4: F. U. N. 4. F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Newsette Staff 4; Carnival Queen 2; Librarian 3;Student Coun- cil 2: A S. E. 3. 4: Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4; G. A. A. 3: D. A. R. Representative 4. LLOYD GEHM: “Bet his Ma and Pa arc proud” F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. MARCELLA HANSON: “Some think she's bash- ful; others wonder .” Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Girl s Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; F H. A 1. 2. 3. 4: F. U. N 4: Annual Staff . 4: Newsette Staff 4: Librarian 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4 JACKIE HAUCK: “She has blue eyes and a cute little smile, for a dude she'd walk a mile.” C’ass Vice Pres. 1; Carnival Queen 1; Mixed Chorus 1. 2; Girl's Glee Club 1. 2: F. H. A “1. 2. 3. 4; F. U. N 4; F. H A. Vice Pres. 4; G A A 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Cheerleader 4; Junior Play 3: Senior Play 4: Newsette Staff 4: An- nual Staff 4. DONALD HENDRICKS: “He's alert when it comes to a skirt. Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 4; Stu- dent Manager 3. 4: Projectionist 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Concessions 2. GUS JACOB: “Happy young, carefree and gay —perhaps he may grow up some day.” F. F. A. 1. 2; A. S. E. 3. 4: Debate 3 4; Declam 1. 3: Track 3. 4; Football 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Boy's Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Boy’s Quartette 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Cln! s Pres. 3; Student Pres. 4; All State Chorus 3. 4: Ccinet Trio 1. 2; Senior Play 4; Junior Play 3. LOIS JOHNSON: “She will mold some young man's future.” F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Girl’s Glee Club 3: F. U. N. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; Senior Play 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; A S. E. 4. MARILYN JONES: “It’s nice to be natural when you're naturally nice.” F. U. N 4: F. H. A 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A. 3. 4; F. U. N. Treas. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4 PETE KRUSE: “Hooe for the best, expect the worst, and takes what comes.” Willow Lake 1. 2; Football 4: Basketball 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Boy's Chorus 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Track 3. 4. ARLEEN LEE: “I don't say much but who knows what I think?” F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. Treasurer 3; F. H. A. District Vice President 4: Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girl's Glee Club 2. 3, 4: F. U. N. Secretary 4; Of!ice 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 3; F. U. N. 4 ROBERT LEE: “Always in a hurry but never on time.” F F. A 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2: Track 1. 3. 4: Class Play 3. 4: A. S. E. 3. 4; F. F. A. President 4; Annual Staff 4. VERLYNE LEMBKE: What care I, how tall I be. all the world looks up to me.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Girl s Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Declam 1. 2. 3. 4: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Office 3. 4; All State Chorus 3. 4: Girl’s Sextette 3, 4; Vocal Solo 3. 4; Girl's State 3; Debate 4: Honor Society 4. F. U. N. 4: Annual Staff 4: Newsette Staff 3; Band Vice President 3; Chorus and Glee Club Librarian 4; Chorus Vice President 2; A. S. E. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4. WESLEY McCASKELL: Lope is just around the corner, and here 1 am at the intersectionS' Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; D Club 1. 2. 3. 4; D Club President 4: “D” Club Secretary 3; Student Council 3. 4; Homecoming Marshall 4; Carnival King Candi- date 1: Class President 2: Class Play 3. 4: News- ette Staff 4: Annual Staff 4: Annual Editor 4: Barker Editor 3; A. S. E. 3. 4 WAYNE MEYERS: Men have died oj over- work, I guess I'll live forever.” Track 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4: Football 4; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4: Annual Staff 4; Newsette Staff 4; Class Play 4; Class Secretary 4; A. S. E. 4. LA VONNE PAGE: She knows what she wants cut of life.” Mixed Chorus 1. 2; Girl’s Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Girl's Sextette 3: F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. U. N. 4; F. H. A. President 4: Class Treasurer 2; Homecoming Queen 2; Annual Staff 4: Newsette Staff 4: C.a s Play Prompter 3. VIRGINIA PALMER: Like gravity she has the power of attraction ” Chester. Nebraska 1. 2. 3; G. A. A. 4: Home- coming Queen Candidate 4; Annual Staff 4; F. U. N. 4: F H. A 4; Pep Club 4 SHIRLEY REESE: “I'll argue — what are you arguing about?” Band 2. 3. 4: Band Co-Librarian 3: Saxaphone Quartet 3. 4; Office 4: Librarian 3; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior and Senior Play; A. S. E. 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4: Pep Club 2. 3. 4; F. U. N. 4; Honor Society 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; DONALD RUSSELL: Work is for lools and norses” Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Boy's Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Boy's Quartette 1. 2 3. 4; Class Plav 3. 4: Carnival King Candidate 3; F. F. A. 1. 2 . 3; F. F A. Chapter Treas. 2; Sec. 3; 'D Club 2. 3. 4; Student Council 4; Vocal Solo 2. 3. 4. MARILYNN RYLAND: Faithful forever.” F. U. N. 4; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4 ROBERT STERR: One foot in Heaven.” F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Newsette Staff 4 EUGENE TIMM: ‘7 might look innocent, but Oh My!” Basketball 1: Intramural 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. F. A Treas. 3. 4: Track 1: Class Vice Pres. 3; Class Play 3. 4; Honor Society Pres. 4; Annual Staff 4; Newsette Staff 4; A. S. E. 3. 4 LIONEL VAN NINGEN: “Great men are dying every day and I'm not feeling well. F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 3: Intramural 2. 3: Annual Staff 4; Track 1; A. S. E. 4; Newsette Staff 4. DALE WILLIAMS: “The good old days, but oh these nights! F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3. 4; Newsette Staff 4; Annual Staff 4 RONALD WYNN: Never do today what you can do tomorrow. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; Track 3. 4; D' Club 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Newsette Staff 4; Clnss President 4: Class Sec. and Treas. 2; • D Club Sec. 4; A. S. E. 3, 4; SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President Ronnie Wynn Vice President Martha Bau Secretary-Treasurer Wayne Meyers CLASS PROPHECY We predict that the members of the Class of 1953 will be happy in the follow- ing occupations in 1970: Deloris Aalbers: Will be taking care of Wynn’s Twins in Florida. Martha Bau: Will be head nurse at Memorial Health Center. Herman Blote: Willbe taking over for Prof. Einstein. Neil Carpenter: Will be star player for the Minneapolis Lakers. Lonny Chase: Will be doctor at Memorial Health Center. Don Conner: Will be managing “Don’s Solon for Men.” (Specialty mens hair styles.) Audrey Dykstra: Will be teaching at Huron College. Lloyd Gehm: Will be Ag instructor at De Smet. Barbara Fitts: Will be wife of a Major in the Air Force. Marcella Hanson: Will be housewife on the West Coast. Jackie Hauck: Will be managing ranch house of “Lazy L” Ranch. Don Hendricks: Will be coaching in Veblin. Gus Jacob: Will be giving instructions to future Senators, Presidents, Repre- sentatives, etc. Lois Johnson: Will be Western Airlines’ favorite Stewardess. Marilyn Jones: Will be raising little Palmers. Pete Kruse: Will be playing baseball for Brooklyn Dodgers. Arleen Lee: Will be keeping Norm home at nights. Bob Lee: Famous actor in Hollywood Verlyne Lembke: Will be wife of Naval officer. Wes McCaskell: Will be keeping the little redheads under control. Wayne Myers: Will be running “Millie Wayne” cafe in Iroquois. Virginia Palmer: Will be clerking in Blote’s bank. LaVonne Page: Will be contented farmer’s wife. Don Russell: Will be throwing the discus in the Olympics. Shirley Reese: Will be teaching Sociolgy to Mohlenhoff’s children. Marilyn Ryland: Will be a Marine’s wife. Bob Sterr: Traveling around the world in his ’39 Ford. Eugene Timm: Taking over the Bob Allen farm. Lionel Van Ningen: Driving with Joe Chitwood. Dale Williams: Will be a contented farmer. Ronnie Wynn: Will be fishing in Florida. •••••• • 0 JUNIORS • ••••••• JUNIOR CLASS Top row: Clair Langland, Jim Clark, Francis Johnson, Henry Albrecht, Lyle Gehm, Donald Sprang, Donald Fieeman, Lowell Richards Second row: Miss Colby, advisor, Marilyn Morrison, Shirley Flindt, Charlotte Palmer, Dorothy Sprang, Douglas Fritzel, Kermit Johnson, Bill Smith, Mary Lu Cavan- augh, Greta Mathison, Lillian Davidson Third row: Ronnie Peterson, Keith Larson, Judy Nelson, Sonja Peterson, Marian Nordlund, Beverly Buhn, Marjean Paulson, Verle Conner, John Cavanaugh Not in picture: Jerome Van Ningen and Colleen Halverson Claire: Hot Rod; Jim: Witty; Francis: G-e-e Girls!; Henry: Bryant—here I come!; Lyle: Wonder if Abie’s thinking of me?; Don S.: Jewel’s Boy; Don F.: Book wornft; Lowell: Don and I double date; Marilyn: Madison, here I come!; Shirley: Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny!; Charlotte: Cute little redhead; Dorothy: Here I am Francis; Douglas: Me and my Angus; Kermit: Joyce; Bill: Me and my “chicks;” Mary Lu: Just a fun loving gal; Greta: Delda and I sure make the rounds; Lillian: Quiet but very nice; Ronnie: Party Boy!: Keith: Here I am girls!; Judy: Lonny’s girl; Sonja: Francis and I sure like to argue; Marian: I went to the Corn Palace!; Bev: Bunny; Marjean: Bobby Boy!; Verle: My favorite color is blue!; Colleen: Our artist; Jerome: Pear Shape; John: Francis, go get the coats! SIXTEEN NOPHOMOIV� ; SOPHOMORE CLASS Back row, left to right: George Wehrkamp, Don Buchele, Darwin Lee, John Janssen, Collin Harris, Harry Bau Third row: John Mundhenke, advisor, Elizabeth Jacob, lone Moore, Kathleen Fal- coner, Karen Braun, Mary Peckenpaugh, Carol Larson Second row: Carol Krieger, Donna Musolf, Kay Thompson, Binnie Hunter, Delores Peterson, Nila Jacob, Rita Larson. Beverly Fitts, Patricia Conner, Sonja Ogren, Hans Christensen, advisor Front row: Janice Blogg, Amy Ritterbusch, Roger Widman, Marvin Mundhenke, Jim McKnight, Larry Janssen, Paul Widman, Rose Ann Keller. Dorothy Dykstra, Not pictured: Keith Nelson, Harlin Mettler Amy Ritteibusch: Volga, here I come. Collin Harris, biology, shade cords and doors keep me on the move. Binnie Hunter: There’s been a change in me. Carol Lee Krieger: I came here from North Dakota. Marvin Mundhenke: Girls don’t bother me. John Janssen: The silent type. Roger Widman: I don’t say much but then—. George Wehrkamp: Basketball and cheerleaders are my favorite sports. Delores Petersen: Anybody know any good books? Janice Blogg: Those Wednesday nights in Willow Lake!; Larry Janssen: You don’t have to study agriculture to raise cam. Sonja Ogren: It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice. Karen Braun: I wanta be loved. Barbara O’Neill: These women drivers! Keith Nelson: Sid. Nila Kay Jacob: The Navy has my man. Elizabeth Jacob: Why take life seriously because you’ll never get out alive. Dorothy Dykstra: The good natured kid. Carol Larson: Why isn’t Donnie ever in a good mood? Faye Mickel: I’m in the movies, I sell popcorn. Mary Ann Peckenpaugh: I’m not as quiet as I look. Harlin Mettler: The new member of our class. Patricia Conner: I’ll get by. Rose Ann Keller: She’s full of pep and energy. Kathleen Falconer: Red. lone Moore: Dreamy. Kay Thompson: Collin’s my ideal. Beverly Fitts: Efficiency lady. Don Buchele: The Great Sebastian. Darwin Lee: Calm, cool and collected. Paul Wid- man: Great men are dying every day and I’m not feeling well. Marlin Kruse: I sure feed them women a line. Rita Larson: Late hours aren’t good for one but they are good for two. James McKnight: Angel boy. Donna Musolf: Come ona my house. EIGHTEEN FRESHMAN CLASS Back row: James Denman, Kenneth Heuther, Neil Rousch, Larry Windedahl, Don- ald Timm, Dale Erickson, Kenneth Hamen, Dallas Freeman, Orlin Brown, Lyle Kellar Second row: Mr. Holzwarth (advisor), Beverly Aalbers, Grace Spencer, Geraldine Poppen, Carla Blue, Karen Munger, Eileen Greene, Sandra Allen, Francis Ryland, Jean Poppen, LeRoy Kruse, Mr. Mohlenhoff (advisor) First row: Loren Moore, Gary Marx, Glennis Nelson, Marlene Erickson, Jeanne Widman, Lois Davidson, Delver Williams, Daniel Moeller Loren Moore: I hail from Manchester; Marlene Erickson: California, here I come; Gary Marx: Red; Glennis Nelson: I like school days, but oh these high school nights; Delver Williams: Little, but mighty; Lois Davidson: Innocent freshman; Orlin Brown: Our freshman athletic star; Grace Spencer: Look! I got a letter; Carla Blue: I’ve got my eye on a junior; Dale Erickson: Bashful??; Jean Poppen: Shorty; Daniel Moeller: Wonder what I could use for an excuse?; Larry Winde- dahl: Late again; Donald Timm: Work! Ugh!!; Geraldine Poppen: Gerry; Lyle Kellar: Studious scholar; Kenneth Hamen: Tall, dark and elusive; Karen Munger: Well, just plain good looking; James Denman: Will I ever grow up?; Neil Rousch: Well, I’m tall and dark: Eileen Greene: If I get a demerit!; Dallas Freeman: I like to pester and talk; Francis Ryland: Muscles; Sandra Allen: Oh this algebra!: Beverly Aalbers: Hurry and read that letter Grace!; Kenneth Heuther: Basketball is my sport; LeRoy Kruse: Look at that lesson!; Jeanne Widman: Don’t tell anyone, but I’ve got a date. TWENTY SPORTS 6-MAN FOOTBALL SQUAD Back row, left to right: Gale Dutcher, assistant coach, Lyle Kellar. Don Timm, Wayne Meyers, Don Hendricks, Collin Harris, Henry Albrecht, Bill Smith, Orin Brown, Dallas Freeman, Don Freeman, Don Mohlenhoff, coach Front row, left to right: Lowell Richards, student manager, George Wehrkamp, Wes McCaskell, Ronnie Wynn, Lonny Chase, Don Sprang, Gus Jacob, Pete Kruse, Verle Conner, Neil Carpenter and Don Conner 1952-53 Football Summary October 31, 1952 brought to a close the last football game for the season and also the last game for nine of the senior boys; maybe some will play later in college and maybe even in pro football—only history will tell. There was only one casualty this year and it was not during any of the games— it happened shortly after practice began this fall. We were all hoping that Don Russell could come out again and resume practice but through no fault of anyone he was not allowed to do so. The season turned out to be a very successful year with only one loss, although we had some very close ones, as those who saw the game with Chester know, which was a hair raiser. The points of the season were made by the eight following men: Wes Mc- Caskell lead with six touchdowns and one point on a conversion for a total of 37 points. Ronnie Wynn and George Wehrkamp tied with six touchdowns apiece for a total of 36 points each. Don Conner ended up with three touchdowns for a total of 18 points. Gus Jacob was next with two touchdowns for a total of 12 points and Pete Kruse with one touchdown for a total of 6 points. Neil Carpenter picked up, or sliall we say kicked up, three conversions for a total of 6 points and last is Jerome Van Ningen with one point on a conversion. The total points scored this year add up to a total of 152. De Smet had a total of 1007 yards made in rushing, 258 yards in passing, for a total of 1265 yards gained. The opponents made a total of 626 yards in rushing and 329 yards by passing— a total of 955 yards. From those of us that will not be back next year we wish the squad of 1953-54 a very, very successful year. TWENTY-TWO A” BASKETBALL SQUAD Left to right: Collin Harris, Ronnie Wynn, Jim Clark, Marlyn Kruse, Wes Me- Caskell, George Wehrkamp, Pete Kruse, Orlin Brown, Neil Carpenter, Don Conner, Donald Hendricks, student manager and Bill Smith, assistant stu- dent manager Kneeling: Don Mohlenhoff, coach and Gale Dutcher, assistant coach Season's Games Flandreau Indians, we 35; they 51 Doland, we 41; they 56 Lake Preston, we 60; they 38 Volga, we 52; they 61 Arlington, we 43; they 42 Oldham, we 61; they 42 Blunt, we 51; they 56 Hayti, we 44; they 69 Flandreau, we 47; they 53 Iroquois, we 61; they 59 Dell Rapids, we 54; they 74 Bancroft, we 30; they 33 Erwin, we 39; they 26 Carthage, we 49; they 36 Wolsey, we 32; they 39 Volga, we 38; they 35 Oldham, we 47; they 31 Iroquois, we 48; they 59 Redfield, we 43; they 35 Agar, we 43; they 42 Yale, we 43; they 59 Arlington, we 47; they 52 Tournament Games East Central Conference: De Smet 67, Bancroft 42; De Smet 49, Arlington 46. Championship: De Smet 57, Volga 39. District 15: First game, De Smet 72, Tulare 35; second game, De Smet 44, Iroquois 54. The “A” squad played a total of 22 games and closed the season with a 10 won and 12 lost record, not including tournament games, of which they won four out of five. TWENTY-THREE B” BASKETBALL SQUAD Standing, left to right: Gale Dutcher, assistant coach, Larry Jensen, Verle Conner, Paul Widman, Donald Buchele, Don Russell, Don Freeman and Don Mohlen- hoff, coach Kneeling, left to right: Kenny Heuther, Don Conner, Jim Clark, Collin Harris, Marlyn Kruse and Orlin Brown ' Sitting, left to right: Donald Hendricks, student manager and Bill Smith, assistant student manager Results of Season's Games Doland, we 17; they 25 Lake Preston, we 40: they 36 Volga, we 31: they 36 Arlington, we 20; they 26 Oldham, we 24: they 34 Hayti, we 32: they 48 Flandreau, we 38: they 43 Iroquois, we 35: they 39 Dell Rapids, we 51; they 40 Bancroft, we 30; they 33 Carthage, we 40; they 25 Volga, we 30; they 41 Oldham, we 34; they 29 Iroquois, we 29; they 24 Redfield, we 44, they 28 Agar, we 25; they 37 Yale, we 27; they 34 Arlington, we 19; they 24 The “B” squad played a total of 18 games and ended the season’s competition with a 7 won and 11 lost record. All of these games were played as preliminary games to the “A” squad games. TWENTY-FOUR VARSITY Or . r Qro O N+i I Ca.rpent€r n .r in H r v SC. 1 ' 1 C i Ol r H Oan Can r TWENTY-FIVE TRACK SQUAD OF 1952 Front row: Donald Hendricks, Pete Kruse, Don McCaskell, Roger Olson, Wes Mc- Caskell, Jim Thorson, George Wehrkamp, Neil Carpenter and Gus Jacob Back row: Don Mohlenhoff, coach, Marvin Mundhenke, Larry Jensen, Bob Lee, Ronnie Wynn, Collin Harris, Don Russell, Lowell Richards, Don Buchele and Paul Widman This squad had a very successful year, with many wins, including the State Championship. Some of the results of the meets attended are: Redfield Relay: Second in 880-yard relay, discus and mile relay; also third in the discus. Corn Palace Relays at Mitchell: Third in mile relay and fourth in 880 relay. Aberdeen Relays: Second in 440-yard relay and mile relay, first in 880-yard relay and sprint medley. Dakota Wood Relay at Sioux Falls: First in mile relay and sprint medley. East Central Conference at Brookings: First on team points; Volga second. Region 4 at Huron: Second in 100-yard dash, first in 880-yard dash. 440-yard dash, and first in the mile relay. State at Huron: First on team points; first in 100-yard dash, 880-yard run and mile relay; second in 440-yard run. Records which were broken were the 440-yard run record of :53.0 seconds by Don McCaskell, who ran it in :51.9 seconds and the discus record of 114 feet, 11 inches which was broken by Wes McCaskell, who heaved a record toss of 117 feet, 5 inches and this was broken about a week later by Don Russell who fired the discus 119 feet, 4 inches. TWENTY-SIX MILE RELAY Left to right: Don MeCaskell, Jim Thorson, Roger Olson, and Wes McCaskell TWENTY-SEVEN Don Mohlenhoff, Coach Gale Dutcher, Assistant Coach D” CLUB Back row, left to right: George Wehrkamp, Collin Harris, Jim Clark, Paul Widman, Larry Jensen, John Cavanaugh and Verle Conner Second row, left to right: Marvin Mundhenke, Orlin Brown, Bill Smith, Don Sprang, Don Freeman, Lowell Richards and Don Mohlenhoff, coach Front row. left to right: Neil Carpenter. Pete Kruse. Gus Jacob, Don Russell. Wes McCaskell, Ronnie Wynn, Lonny Chase and Don Conner PEP CLUB Back row, left to right: Miss Lewis, advisor, Marvin Mundhenke, Jerome Van Nin- gen, Lyle Gehm, John Janssen. Kermit Johnson, Keith Larson, Lowell Richards, Darwin Lee, Jim McKnight, Claire Langland, Sandra Allen, Marlene Erickson and Marian Nordlund Second row: Eileen Greene, Dorothy Dvks'ra. Martha Bau. Barbara Fitts, Judy Nel- son. Delores Aalbers, Elizabeth Jacob, Kay Thompson, lone Moore, Beverly Aalbers, Shirley Flindt, Jean Widman Third row: Dorothy Sprang, Charlotte Palmer, Jean Poppen, Carol Krieger, Jean Ryland, Carla Blue. Karen Braun. Kathy Falconer, Glennis Nelson Front row: Lois Johnson, Rita Larson, Mary Ann Peckenpaugh, Nila Jacob, Carol Larson, Marilynn Ryland, Marjean Paulson, Rose Ann Ke'lsr. Greta Mathison, Donna Musolf. Jackie Hauck, Pat Conner, Amy Ritterbusch, Geraldine Poppen and Shirley Reese TWENTY-EIGHT G. A. A. Back row, left to right: Carol Lee Kiieger, Nila Kay Jacob, Binni Hunter. Elizabeth Jacob, Janice Biogg, Amy Ritterbusch, Greta Mathison, Mary Cavan_ ;h. Jackie Hauck Second row: Miss Lewis, advisor, Shirley Flindt, Kay Thompson, Marcella Hanson, Deloris Aalbers, Lois Johnson, Patricia Conner Third row: Jean Poppen, Charlotte Palmer, Maralyn Morrison, Beverly Aalbers, Grace Spencer, Shirley Reese, Marjean Paulson, Marilynn Ryland, Virginia Palmer, Martha Bau, Karen Munger, Eileen Greene Front row: Rita Larson, lone Moore, Frances Ryland, Donna Musolf, Rose Ann Keller, Geraldine Poppen, Lois Davidson, Jeanne Widman, Glennis Nelson The G. A. A. meets once a week under the supervision of Miss Lewis. The G. A. A. is divided into two different classes. The girls that are in chorus meet or. Wednesday; the other group of girls meet on Thursday. Activities include kittenball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, dancing and other recreation. CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Rose Ann Keller, Greta Mathison, Donna Musolf and Jackie Hauck TWENTY-NINE MUSIC CONTEST AT MILBANK Woodwind Trio. Excellent: Kathleen Falconer. Douglas Fritzel Carol Larson Twirling: Shirley Flindt Saxaphone Quartet. Excellent: Marian Nordlund. LeRoy Kruse. Douglas Fritzel. Shirley Reese Baritone Sax Solo. Superior: Douglas Fritzel Clarinet Solo (not shown). Excellent: Douglas Fritzel Baritone Solo. Superior: Glennis Nelson Bass Clarinet Colo. Superior: Elizabeth Jacob Trombone Solo. Excellent: Binnie Hunter Flute Solo. Superior: Kathleen Falconer Piano Solo. Superior: Beverly Buhn Girl's Sextette. Good: Elizabeth Jacob. Beverly Buhn. Verlyne Lembkc. Kathleen Falconer. Carol Larson. Donna Musolf Boy's Quartet. Superior: Gus Jacob. Dallas Freeman. Don Free- man. Don Russell Baritone Solo. Excellent. Don Freeman Baritone Solo. Excellent. Don Sprang Mezzo-Soprano Solo. Excellent: lone Moore Tenor Solo. Superior: Dallas Freeman Bass Solo. Excellent. Don Russell Soprano Solo. Good: Carol Larson Contralto Solo. Excellent: Karen Braun THIRTY-FIVE ACTIVITIKS DEBATE Seated: Donald Freeman, Verlyne Lembke, Lonny Chase, Donald Sprang, Dallas Freeman Standing: Herman Blote, Mr. Mundhenke, advisor, Gus Jacob, Donald Russell, Lowell Richards Six boys and one girl answered the first call in November and two more joined during the year. The first part of the year was devoted to extemporaneous speak- ing, mock debates, and discussion on international organization. The purpose of this was to develop smoothness and to condition the group to public speaking. Later the group moved into serious consideration of the debate topic for the year: Resolved: That the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Nations Should Form a Federal Union. During the year the group entered into debate tournaments at Brookings and Mitchell and gave a debate in front of the P-T-A. The high point of the year came March 30-31 when the group entered the state debate tournament at Pierre. DECLAMATION Standing: Miss Colby, advisor, and Dallas Freeman Seated: Kathleen Falconer, Donald Freeman, Verlyne Lembke, lone Moore and Lois Davidson. In the Humorous division were Kathleen Falconer and lone Moore; in Poetry was Verlyne Lembke; in Oratory, Donald Freeman; in Dramatic, Dallas Freeman and Lois Davidson. The students who represented us at the Divisional contest were Kathleen Falconer, Verlyne Lembke, Donald Freeman and Dallas Freeman. THIRTY-EIGHT F. H. A. CLUB First row: Rita Larson, lone Moore, Frances Ryland, Donna Musolf, Rose Ann Keller, Geraldine Poppen, Lois Davidson, Jeanne Widman. Glennis Nelson Second row: Jean Poppen, Charlotte Palmer, Maralyn Morrison, Beverly Aalbers, Grace Spencer, Shirley Reese, Marjean Paulson, Marilynn Ryland, Virginia Palmer, Martha Bau, Karen Munger, Eileen Greene Third row: Miss Lewis, advisor, Shirley Flindt, Kay Thompson, Marcella Hanson, Deloris Aalbers, Lois Johnson, Pat Conner Fourth row: Carol Krieger, Nila Jacob. Binnie Hunter, Elizabeth Jacob. Janice Blogg, Amy Ritterbusch. Greta Mathison, Mary Cavanaugh, Jackie Hauck F. U. N. CLUB Back row: Barbara Fitts. Marcella Hanson, Shirley Reese, Verlyne Lembke, Lois Johnson, Virginia Palmer Middle row: Miss Lewis, advisor, Audrey Dykstra, Deloris Aalbers, LaVonne Page, Marilynn Ryland Front row: Martha Jean Bau, Jackie Hauck, Arleen Lee THIRTY-NINE F. F. A. CHAPTER Front row: Jim Clark, Francis Johnson, Verle Conner, Keith Larson, Eugene Timm, Donald Sprang, Donald Conner, Robert Lee, Mr. Holzwarth, advisor Second row: Claire Langland, Roger Widman, Loren Moore, Gary Marx, Kenneth Hamen, Marvin Mundhenke, Bill Smith, Kermit Johnson, Jim McKnight, Harry Bau, Delver Williams Third row: Orlin Brown, Neil Roush, Larry Windedahl, Henry Albrecht, John Cavanaugh, Dale Williams, Lloyd Gehm, Daniel Moeller, Larry Janssen Fourth row: Donald Timm, Wayne Meyers, John Janssen, Collin Harris, Paul Widman, Lionel Van Ningen, Lyle Gehm, Bob Sterr, Darwin Lee Not pictured: Keith Larson, Donald Hendricks, Jerome Van Ningen A Future Farmers of America Chapter is composed of boys who are enrolled in Vocational Agriculture classes under the direction of Mr. Holzwarth. The chapter has carried out a program of work with each boy participating. There are 40 boys enrolled in Vocational Agriculture, all being members of the local F. F. A. Chapter. F. F. A. Calendar for 1952-53 Regular scheduled meetings of the chapter were the first Monday of each month. September 23, officers elected: Bob Lee, president: Don Conner, vice president; Eugene Timm, treasurer; Don Sprang, secretary; Keith Larson, reporter; Verle Con- ner, sentinel. October 6, raised 10 members from Green Hand degree to Chapter Farmer degree. Initiated to Green Hand degree were nine freshmen. October 12-17, Lloyd Gehm, Bob Lee, Keith Larson, Bill Smith and Donald Sprang attended the National F. F. A. Convention at Kansas City, Missouri. November 10, attended practice judging school at Brookings. February 3, held annual Father-Son banquet. February 11, 21 members were guests of the Huron F. F. A. Chapter. February 28, all project plans for coming year completed. March 2, sponsored all-school party. March 28, Dairy and Crop judging at Redfield. April 2, attended livestock judging contest at Sioux City, Iowa. April 8, attended practice meats and livestock judging contest at Morrell’s. April 14, practice Poultry and Meats school at Huron. April 20. State F. F. A. judging contest with teams entered in all seven con- tests at Brookings. April 21, State F. F. A. Convention at Brookings. FORTY HOMECOMING ROYALTY Left to right: Lyle Kellar, freshman; Keith Nelson, sophomore; Francis Johnson, junior; Wesley McCaskell, senior; Sonja Ogren, sophomore; Colleen Holverson, junior; Karen Munger, freshman; Virginia Palmer, senior. NEWSETTE STAFF Back row: Wayne Meyers, Lionel Van Ningen, Wes McCaskell, Ronnie Wynn, Bob Sterr, Lonny Chase, Lloyd Gehm, Mr. Mundhenke, advisor Middle row: LaVonne Page, Barbara Fitts, Don Conner, Don Russell, Dale Williams, Eugene Timm, Virginia Palmer, Marcella Hanson First row: Pete Kruse, Lois Johnson, Delores Aalbers, Shirley Reese, Marilynn Ry- land, Arlene Lee, Audrey Dykstra, Jackie Hauck, Neil Carpenter The Newsette staff arranges the Newsette that appears in every week. This consists of the Journalism class. The editor is the associate editor is Neil Carpenter. The De Smet News Wes McCaskell, and FORTY-ONE 1. Sleeptime Guy. 2. Frosh of “’51.” 3. Quartette. 4. Cozy, isn’t it? 5. What an awkward position. 6. Thirsty “Bev.” 7. Guess who? 8. Where’s Pete? 9. That pep- sodent smile. 10. Webster’s slave. 11. A beauty from D. H. S. 12. Pretty baby. 13. Cute, weren’t they? 14. What will Don say? 15. Pretty puppies. 16. Our twirlers. 17. Hands off now. Bob. 18. Nice pose. 19. Paul and Jeannie. 20. Polly Pigtails. 21. Ain’t love grand? 22. Watch the birdie, Gus. 23. The Nelson duet. 24. Snapping pictures. 25. Bathing beauty. 26. Sweet and innocent. 27. Old romance. 28. Dingly. 29. New romance. 30. Getting nowhere fast. 31. Georgie Porgy. FORTY-TWO 1. Young and Innocent. 2. Smile pretty, Bev. 3. Dimples. 4. Shirley Temple. 5. Hi Blondie! 6. Jane Russell. 7. Pals. 8. Specs. 9. Normal Pose. 10. De Smet’s Famous Ball Club. 11. Our Director. 12. Poinsett Specials. 13. Beauty and the Beast. 14. Chums. 15. Nice Uniforms. 16. It takes two to tango. 17. Catch it, Kay. 18. Look at those legs! 19. That Kruse kid. 20. Which twin has the toni? 21. I’m a big boy now. 22. Hey-Hey good lookin’ Watcha got cookin’? 23. Cute grin. 24. Posing. 25. Lose something? 26. All Stars. 27. Digger O’Dell. 28. Hubba-Hubba. 29. They were pretty Freshman—once. 30. Three Musketeers. 31. Lloydy. FORTY-FOUR We, the Seniors of 1953, wish to express our deepest appreciation to the follow- ing business places and individuals for helping to make possible the publication of our annual. The Bulldog: HUMMEL-STALHEIM JOHN DEERE IDEAL DRY CLEANERS KRIEGER VARIETY ROUSAR PLUMBING AND HEATING NELSON HARDWARE BOB’S STANDARD SERVICE BAND BOX CLEANERS JIM MOORE’S SALE BARN SEELEY CONSTRUCTION CO. HOTEL DE SMET BELZER CONSTRUCTION CO. WALT’S FOOD MARKET CITIES SERVICE STATION DELL’S LITTLE SHOP HOME APPLIANCE COTTAGE INN MERLE E. PRATT FLOYD’S JEWELRY COAST-TO-COAST STYLE SHOP FARMERS UNION GTA PEAVEY ELEVATOR TEXACO SERVICE STATION DR. VERNON BEASECKER ESTHER’S BEAUTY SHOP DR. P. L. SCOFIELD, Dentist GREEN SHAW, Attorneys FARMER’S CREAMERY ASSN. WULFF MOTOR MART FARMERS UNION SEXAUER ELEVATOR HYINK FURNITURE-HARDWARE KRUSE CHEVROLET GARAGE CITY BAKERY BUCHELE DRUG STORE J. C. PENNEY CO. KLINKEL’S TAVERN TOMMY’S GARAGE KRACHT PRODUCE BOTSFORD LUMBER CO. PESCHL LOCKERS JOHNSON PRODUCE THE DE SMET NEWS GORDON’S CAFE RED OWL STORE SUPER VALU B. J. HASCHE INS. AGENCY GLEN IVERSON BODY SHOP O'KEEFE IMPLEMENT STORE DE SMET RENDERING CO. DR. J. H. HALL. Dentist SPRINGER RADIO REPAIR K. K. CO., De Smet PETE’S BARBER SHOP HARRY J. EGGEN, Attorney at Law LOU’S HATCHERY MUNGER’S CAFE DE SMET BARBER SHOP SOCONY VACUUM BULK STATION RITZ THEATRE AND CAFE ROY’S SERVICE STATION CAVANAUGH CAFE McKIBBEN STUDIO COZY CAFE PEOPLES STATE BANK Photographs by C S. McKtbben, whose cooperation is greatly appreciated Printed by The De Smet News THE NEWSETTE De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, September 29, 1952 Student Council, Class Officers Chosen For Year Election of class officers, stu- dent council officers and cheer- leaders was held Tuesday, Sep- tember 9. Class officers are: Seniors: President, Ronald Wynn; vice president, Martha Bau; secretary and treasurer, Wayne Meyers; student council, Gus Jacob and Donald Russell. Juniors: President, Donald Sprang; vice president, James Clark; secretary and treasure-, Lowell Richards; student coun-i', Francis Johnson and Dorothy Sprang. Sophomores: President, Paul Widman; vice president, James McKnight: secretary and treas- urer, Barbara O’Neill; student council, Carol Krieger and Don- ald Buchele. Freshmen: President, Da’las Freeman; vice president, Jeanne Widman; secretary, Larry Winde- dahl; student council. Sandra Allen and Beverly Aalbers. Student council officers are: President, Gus Jacob; vice pres- ident, Georg? Weh’-kamo; and secretary-treasurer, Wesley Mc- Caskell. The following girls were elect- ed cheerleaders: Jackie F� k. Greta Mathison, Rose Ann Keller and Donna Musolf. — N — Injured At Football Practice Donald Russell, senior, was in- jured September 10 in an acci- dent on the football field. He was tackled from the front and the momentum of the tackier carried him back and twisted him down, pulling his hip out of place. Donald was immediately tak- en to the hospital where he re- mained until Saturday. — N — Engl'sh IV, Journalism Combin-d Last year the English IV class was held five times a week and the journalism class thre° tim°s each week, in two separate class periods. This year the two classes a--? combined. English is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and jour- nalism on Tuesday and Thursday. Both classes are in the third per- iod each afternoon. The jour- nalism class is responsible for the Newsette. Journalism and Eng- lish are under the direction of John Mundhenke. — N — Plant Improvements During the summer vacation a school improvement project was carried out at the De Smet school. Two new doors were placed at the north entrance and 15 win- dows replaced. The halls, upstairs and down, had new paint jobs in contrasting colors of green. The first three grade rooms were also painted in green contrasting colors. Newsette Staff Editor ............ Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters .... Journalism Class Advisor ...... John Mundhenke Bulldogs Defeat Carthage In Football Opener, 32-25 A non-conference game with Carthage opened the football sea- son for De Smet high school September 2 on the opponent’s field, the Bulldogs bringing home a 32-25 victory. Coach Mohlenhoff’s boys took a strong lead in the first half, which ended 24-6, but Carthage rallied with two touchdowns in the third quarter while holding De Smet scoreless, the quarter ending 24.12. The local coach used Wynn ana Wehrkamp at ends, Sprang at center, Carpenter at quarter, Mc- Caskell and Jacob at the half po- sitions. McCaskell made three touch- downs in the first half. Wynn one, with Nelson taking a trss from Wittenhagen to make Car- thage’s lone score. In the third quarter Rees’ey scored from the two-yard line to make the score 24-12. In the last period Nelson scor- ed on a pass, with the conversion successful, bringing the score to 24-19, but Wehrkamo went over from the two-yard line to give the Bulldogs their fifth touch- down, Carpenter converting to make the score 32-19. La’e in the final period Raeslv ran 60 yards to another touchdown but the conversion was unsucc-ss- ful. Carthage staged anothe- threat but De Smet got control of the ball and time ran out. De Smet gained 293 yards by rushine, to 144 for their onnon- ents. They recovered six fu b'es, Carthage only one. The Bulldogs led in first downs, 10 to 2. com- pleted 2 passes and had 35 yards penalized against them. — N — SCIENCE NEWS Principal Gale Dutcher, head cf the science department at DHS, reports that all new text books have been purchased for the gen- eral science class. A total of 30 freshmen are taking the course, one of the two required science courses in high school. However, four years of science are taught in the local school. Besides gen- eral science, biology, chemi-tty and physics are taught, the last two being alternated every other year. This year’s physics class, one of the smallest classes in school, has only nine students. In their problems they look for such things as volume, pressure, den- sity and mass. This week thei- new lab books arrived and they work in the lab Tuesdays and Thursdays. H. S. Enrollment Down; Grades Up Slightly The high school enrollment this year is 128. This is a de- crease from recent years, as in 1951 there were 131 enrolled, in 1950 133, in 1949 133 and in 1946 148. This year there are 31 seniors, 31 juniors, 38 sophomores and 28 freshmen. Last year there were 28 seniors, 34 juniors, 33 sopho- mores and 36 freshmen. The freshman class this year is the smallest in some years. Grade enrollments shows an increase over last year, 187 to 172. — N — Ag News Notes Forty-two students are enroll- ed in the following agricultuie courses: Crops and Soi's, Animal Husbandry, and Farm Mechanics. Each class also receives farm shop trainings. Plans are b ing s ud- ied for construction of a poul- try house as one of vhe shop pro- jects. De Smet Chapter cf the Fu'ure Farmers of America will meet September 23 to elect officers and mak’ plans to send delegates to the National Convention in Kansas City, Mo., October 12-16. — N — P-T-A Holds First Mee!in?; New Officers Installed New officers were installed at the first meeting of the local P-T-A as follows: President: Carroll We’lman; vice president, Mrs. A1 Klinkel; secretary, Miss Ruth Colby; treas- urer, Mrs. Darrell Freeman; and program chairman, Mrs. Herbert Hookie. Following a short program the eighth grade mothers served lunch. — N — 28 Freshmen Initiated By Upper Classmen A class of 23 freshman was initiated into high school Wed- nesday, September 17. The girls wore men’s winter flannels with two gunny sacks over them, one high heel shoe, one high top boot and no make- up. The boys wore girls’ ba h- ing suits, nylons and one high heel shoe. Their hair was pinned up in pin curls with green rib- bon and will all kinds of make- up. They all wore onions around their necks cut in two and walk- ed backwards at all times. There were quite a few lovers in the class, Kenneth Heuther and Corla Blue giving a good illus- tration. During the program LeRoy Kruse told jokes sitting on top of a ladder, but has made no definite plans to go into this business. All in all, it was a very suc- cessful initiation, as the fresh- men were all good sports. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, October 2, 1952 Future Farmers Elect Bob Lee As President The De Smet Chapter of Future Farmers of America met Sep- tember 23 in the Ag room. New officers elected were: President, Bob Lee; vice presi- dent, Donald Conner; secretary, Donald Sprang; reporter, Keiih Larson; treasurer, Eugene Timm; sentinel, Verle Conner. The minutes were read and ap- proved. The treasurer’s report showed a balance of $140.09. Boys chosen to go to the Nat- ional F. F. A. convention in Kansas Cily, October 12-16 are: Bob Lee, Will Smith, Lionel VanNingen and Donald Sprang. Paul Widman is to keep the F. F. A. scrapbook. Plans were made for the initia- tion of greenhands and a float committee named to make a float for the Homecoming Day parade. — N — Final Plans Made For Homecoming Day Friday Final p'ans have be°n made far the annual Hom°com:ng Day ob- servance for De Smet high school. The date is Friday, October 3, with a parade at 2 o’clock open- ing the day’s activities. At 7:30 p. m., there will be the Homecoming football game, with Howard high school as opponents. Following the game there will be a dance in the auditorium, to which the public is invited. Committees have been set for floats, pep fest, bonfire, corona- tion, parade, parade judges and dance. All the classes and grades n'an to have floats, along with differ- ent organizations, business and individual floats. — N — Hickory Stick Meeting A Hickory Stick meeting was held in the school auditorium September 22. The following of- ficers were elected: Big Stick, Lyle Le«+er; Tvttle Stick. Lou Menzel; Knot, How- ard Kortmyer. The dates of January 2'-23 were set for the County basket- ball tournament. November 19 was also set as the date for the declamatory con- test at Oldham. — N — T fork S'arted On Annual Starting work on this year’s Annual is already under way. In past years the Annual was not started until after the first se- mester. The football pictures will be taken; also pictures of the Home- coming King and Queen, student council pictures and other organ- ization pictures. The senior na- tures will not be taken until lat- er in the year. Newsette Staff Editor ........... Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor ...... John Mundhenke High School General Fund Yearly Report Made Students association: 1951 bal- ance, $688.11; receipts $1211.72; expenses $1644.89; 1952 balance, $254.94. Athletics: 1951 balance, $156.- 36; receipts $2964.28; expenses, $2999.37; 1952 balance, $121.27. Class of ’51: 1951 balance, $25.45; expenses, $25.45; 1952 balance, none. Class of ’52: 1951 balance, none; receipts, $771.18; expenses, $736.28; 1952 balance, $34.90. Class of '53: 1951 balance, $35.00; receipts, $253.45; expen- ses, $274.82; 1952 balance, $13.63. Class of ’54: 1951 balance, $15.00; receipts, $1.00; 1952 bal- ance, $16.00. :Class of ’55: No funds. Administration: 1951 balance. $677.35; receipts, $991.47; expen- ses, $1468.82; 1952 balance. $200. Music: 1951 balance, none; re- ceipts, $150.30; expenses, $513.57; 1952 overdrawn, $363.27. Annual: 1951 balance, $400.70; receipt-, $466.13; exDenses, $507.- 63: 1952 balance, $359.20. Carnival: 1951 balance, none; receipts. $860.32; expenses, $655.- 96; 1952 balance, $204.36. F. H. A.: 1951 balance, none; receipts, $165.69; expenses, $15.00; 1952 ba'ance, $150.69. “D” Club: 1951 balance, none; receipts, $135.30; expenses, $95.04; 1952 balance. $40.26. F. F. A.: 1951 balance, $93.75; receipts, $629.00; expenses, $465.- 64; 1952 balance, $257.11. Federal tax: 1951 balance, $47.- 98; receipts, $68.93; expenses, $116.91; 1952 balance, none. The total 1952 balance on hand for all funds is $1289.09. Balances on nand for 1951 in- clude monies which later were paid for the lighted field, the school annual and to the board of education. We purchased a new LeBlanc bass clarinet for the band at a cost of $370.00. We have also pur- chased new sweat jackets and complete new basketball uni- forms. Also we have sent in and repaired all of the old football equipment worth repairing and the football shoes. — N — Join S. D. E. A. All members of the teaching staff of the De Smet public school are members of the South Dakota Education association and some are members of the National Education association. The local board of education is also a member of the state as- sociation. Bulldogs Win 31-7 Over Oldham Dragons The Bulldogs won their con- ference opener, 31-7, over the Oldham Dragons Friday, Sep- tember 19 on their home field. Coach Mohlenhoff started with the following combination: At the ends were McCaskell and Verle Conner, Sprang at center, Car- penter at quarter and Jacob and Wynn at half. De Smet took an early 12 to 0 lead as Wynn scored successive touchdowns. Wynn went over again in the second quarter to make the half time score 18 to 0. The Bulldogs started slow in the second half but pushed Mc- Caskell over from the 2 yard line to make the third period score 24 to 0. In the final period Old- ham picked up its only score when Nelson went over from the 2 yard line and then ran over for the conversion. Brown blocked an Oldham kick and fell on it in the end zone for De Smet’s final touchdown. Wehrkamp passed to VanNingen for the conversion, making the final score 31 to 7. De Smet outgained Oldham in yards 150 to 52, in making 7 first downs to Oldham’s 6. The Bull- dogs were penalized 15 yards; Oldham 10. — N — Debate News Students out for debate and extemporaneous speaking include Don Freeman, Gus Jacob. Her- man Blote, Lowell Richards,, Lonny Chase, Verlyn L°mbke, Dallas Freeman and Donald Sprang. The topic for this year’s debate is. “What form of World Govern- ment shall the United States sup- port?” The squad has been invited to soeak at the October 14 P-T-A meeting. As a topic they have tentatively chosen a question which is causing considerable dis- cussion not only in this commun- ity but also neighboring ones. — N — Home Ec News We have two new electric sew- ing machines, set in a sewing and cutting table. There are 49 girls in homemaking class. There are 19 juniors and seniors in Home- making III, 16 sophomores in Homemaking II and 14 freshmen in Homemaking I. The Homemaking II and III classes are sewing skirts, suits and jackets. The freshmen girls are studying nutrition. — N — Seventh Grade: At our first Y. C. L. meeting the following officers were elect- ed: Phyllis Smith, president; Donald Schultz, vice president; Nancy Wehrkamp, secretary; and DeEtte Krieger, treasurer. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, October 9, 1952 Five Boys To Attend National F. F. A. Meeting Five boys, Don Sprang, Bob Lee, Lionel Van Ningen, Will aq him uosjeq pue qpuis among some 6,000 F. F. A. mem- bers from the United States, Ha- waii and Puerto Rico attending the national F. F. A. convention in Kansas City October 12-16. Harlyn Holzwarth, agriculture instructor, will take the boys to Sioux Falls Sunday, where they will leave by bus for Kansas City Monday. Upon their arrival in Kansas City they will attend reg- ular sessions, conducted tou s and special programs. They will return home Friday. The De Smet chamber of com- merce is paying for the boys’ lodging in Kansas City. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Robert Ryland was six years old September 30. He treated the class to candy bars. Renate Jasmen sang several German songs for us. We work very hard to have our writing papers neat and well done, for then we find them hanging up. Roger Hillestad brought a big bowl of mixed candy and treat- ed the class. Rebecca Belzer brought money and a shell which were from England and a stone from Italy. Robert Ryland brought some prptty shells, too. We were happy to have Mary Jane Richardson bring her Cin- derella doll to school at the time we were having the story. We have had many pretty dolls visit school. Second Grade— We are getting ready to begin our new readers. We are almost finished with our review First Reader. We have learned our addition combinations and are anxious to begin on our subtractions. We had three birthdays, Peggy Schwartz, Barbara Gray and Car- ol Taschner and they each treat- ed us to candy. Fourth Grade: Vern Simning and Tommy Williamson treated the class to candy bars in honor of their birthdays. We have completed our imagi- nary trip across the United States, going from New York to San Francisco. We enjoyed a very interest- Newsette Staff Editor ........... Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russed Reporters Journalism Class Advisor ... John Mundhenkj Bulldogs Defeat Bryant In Hard Fought Game The De Smet Bulldogs defeated the Bryant Scotties 24 to 14 in a game played there September 26. The starting sextette for De Smet was Chase, center; McCas- kell, end; Kruse, end: Carpenter, quarterback; Wynn and Jacob, halfbacks. Although outgained in yard- age 169 to 109 yards, the Bull- dogs managed to outscore the Scotties. The first TD came when Pete Kruse intercepted a pass and ran it back, the first quarter ending 6-0. In the second quarter speedy Wes McCaskeil took a pass from Carpenter and ran it 40 yards, for the second touch- down. In th° second quarter Bry- ent scored from the seven-yard line. Half-time score was 12-6 in De Smet’s favor. The third quarter saw McCas- kell and Jacob each score «ind Bryant also scored, the quarter ending 24-14, no further scoring by either team. Bryant suffered two bad breaks in the final quarter as they had two touchdowns called back. — N — F. U. N. Club Meets The first F. U. N. meeting was held September 29 at the home of Deloris Aalbers. New officers for the year are: President, Mar- tha Bau; vice president, Jackie Hauck; secretary, Arleen Lee; and treasurer, Marilyn Jones. At the business meeting secret sisters were chosen and a sched- ule of meeting for the year ar- ranged. After the meeting, lunch was served by the hostesses. Lois Johnson and Deloris Aalbers. Miss Lewis is the F. U. N. club advisor. — N — To Attend All-State Chorus Students attending the All- State chorus this year at Sioux Falls October 20 are Gus Jacob, Verlyn Lembke, Lonnie Chase, and Beverly Buhn. ing talk given by Pvt. Jean Ches- ter, who is home on furlough from the Wacs. Our float in the Homecoming parade represented people from different nations. The theme was, “United States—The Melting Pot of the World.” H. S. Financial Statement As Of October 1 Student Association, last bal- ance, S256.64; receipts, $500.00; expenses, $30.60; balance $726.04. Athletics: last balance, $138.87; receipts, $69.90: expenses, $167.- 35; balance, $141.42. Class of ’53: last balance, $13.- 63; receipts, $21.00; expenses, none; balance, $34.63. Class of ’54: last balance, $16.- 00; receipts, none; expenses, $13.- 10; balance, $2.90. Class of ’55: balance, none. Class of '55: balance, none. Administration: last balance, $200.00; receipts, $185.36: expen- ses, $161.57; balance, $223.79. Music: last balance, $363.27; receipts, $54.00; expenses, $11.00; balance, $320.27. Annual: last balance, $359.21; receipts, none; expenses, $359.20; balance, none. Carnival: last balance, $214 31; present balance, $204.36. F. H. A.: last balance, $150.69; present balance, $150.69. D” Club: last balance, $40.26; present balance, $40.26. F. H. A.: last balance, $257.11; receipts, $38.50: expenses, $47.40; balance, $248.21. All funds: last balance. $1273,- 11: receipts, $988.76; expensed. $790.22; present balance, $1452.- 03. — N — Typing Class Notes The typing classes, under the direction of John Mundhenke, has an enrollment of 33 students this year. These students have been divided into two groups, each group having a separate class period. There are also two special students who have a sep- erate period due to a conflict in their class schedule. Students have now learned the keyboard and are getting started on regular lessons. Most students are proceding rather slowly at the present time, but rhythm and speed will de- velop with more work and ex- perience. — N — Bend Will Play In ?ow Wow And Hobo Day Parades The high school band has been asked to play in the parade at Pow Wow day in Huron October 11. All band members will re- ceive free tickets to dinner and supper and to the dance that evening. On October 18 the band will march in the Hobo Day parade at Brookings. All members may also participate in the mass band and chorus. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, October 16, 1953 Wesley McCaskell Chosen Editor 1953 Annual At a recent meeting of the senior class, Wesley McCaskeli was chosen as editor of the An- nual, with Neil Carpenter as as- sistant editor. The Annual is the publication of the entire class, with each member having a part in its production. — N GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: Carol Jean Norgaard started our October birthdays, October 1. We are glad that our parents are so thoughtful of their child- ren’s eyes that they have them tested. If glasses aren’t needed, the doctor will tell us so—but if they are needed it is a pity to be going without them. Lee Dugdale has his new glasses and Lenny Jarman will have his very soon. There are still a few others who need to have their eyes tested and we will be happy for them when they have the chance. We have had auite a bit of sickness lately. We were glad Danny Beck could come back in time for tests and we are sorry that Bernetta Penney and Dianne Ryland had to be absent during tests. The following pupils have been neither absent nor tardy all six weeks: Douglas Rames, Caro! Ann Morrison, Judy Schwartz, Patricia Samuel, Roger Huisenga, Marilyn Stover. Carolyn Aad- land and Margaret Peckenpaugh have not missed any words in spelling class this period. We are proud of them. We have been making special efforts to im- prove our spelling by sounding the words more carefully. Sixth Grade: Marlys Paterson treated her classmates to candy bars Friday in honor of her birthday. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor ...... John Mundhenke Homecoming Royalty Sonja Ogren was our Home- coming queen and Wesley Mc- Caskell was Homecoming mar- shall. Other queen candidates were Karen Munger, Colleen Holverson and Virginia Palmer. Other candidates for marshall were Lyle Keller, Keith Nelson and Francis Johnson. — N — English Class Notes In English, with Miss Colby as instructor, the English I class is reading the novel Treasure Is- land. English II class is giving short speeches this week. English III class is having a grammar re- view. We have been studying poems about Columbus and fall. We have our room decorated with colored leaves. We also made a picture of leaves in spat- ter work. This is the end of the first six weeks. We are spending m.uch time in review. Seventh Grade: The seventh grade Y. C. L. of- ficers are: President, Helen Close; vice president, Sharon Schultz; secretary, Carol Math- ison; treasurer, Sharon Schmidt. The seventh grade won first place with their float on Fire Prevention in the Homecoming parade. Eighth Grade: We are using new arithmetic text books this year. Nancy Wehrkamp brought candy bars for treats on her birthday. The losing side in our six-week spelling contest also treated the winners to candy bars. Future Farmers Initiate Eight Freshmen, Junior De Smet Chapter of the Fut- ure Farmers of America met October 6 in the ag room. Eight freshmen and one junior were initiated and received their green- hand degree. Keith Larson, Don Sprang, Bob Lee, Bill Smith and Lionel Van Ningen are going to the national F. F. A. convention, leaving October 12. The De Smet cham- ber of commerce will pay for lodging of the five boys going to Kansas City. — N — Declamation Notes There are nine students enter- ed in declamation this year. In the humorous division are lone Moore, Lowell Richards, Gus Jacob and Dallas Freeman; in oratory Don Freeman; and Kath- leen Falconer and Lois Davidson are entered in the dramatics di- vision. Two students are taking part in the poetry interpretation division, Verlyn Lembke and Beverly Buhn. The local elimination contest is in November. The district speech contest will be held at Oldham November 19. — N — HOMECOMING PARADE The Homecoming parade turn- ed out very well last Friday af- ternoon, with many different groups participating. Winning prizes were the fourth and sev- enth grades and the junior class and declamation class in the high school groups. — N — Freshmen Phys Ed Class A new class in physical edu- cation has been started for all the freshmen boys. They play volley ball and volley ball, with Coach Mohlenhoff as instructor. This is the first year for such a class. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News. October 23, 1952 History, Bookkeeping Classes For Teachers There are two classes taught at an evening school for teachers, history and bookkeeping. There are 10 teachers enrolled in book- keeping and 23 in history. Dean Spencer, dean at Huron college, is head of the classes. Classes meet once a week on Thursday evening. The classes are available so that rural and town teachers can earn extra credits. — N — Seniors of ’52 Delores Barringer, working in Brookings. Paul Cavanaugh, farming. Hattie Dykstra, Madison State Teachers college. Bill Gabbert, Navy. David Folger, farming. Shirley Garrey, married. Norma Harris, working at home. Dick Hendricks, Air Force. Patsy Johnston, working at telephone office. Loretta Kracht, working at Krieger Variety. Nancy Lester, State college. Donald McCaskell, State col- lege. Darrell McGarvie, working for Seeley construction company. Bill Munger, Huron college. Roger Olson, working for the county. Bob Patzwald, operating a ser- vice station. Shirley Paulson, working at Green Shaw law office. Helen Peckenpaugh, Mankato business college. Janice Rousar, working at in- surance office. Mildred Rundell, working at Buchele Drug. James Thorson, University of Nebraska. Norman Van Ningen, Huron college. Beverly Wurl, working at Mill- er. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Robert Ryland, Douglas Mc- Kibben, Karen Schultz and Rin- ate Jasmen had birthdays this past week. They each brought candy bar treats. In science class we are study- ing about various animals, their homes and how they get ready for winter. The Peter White family have moved into our doll house. They have three children, Susan, Tom and Baby Peter. The girls of our class washed the floors and windows. It was very dusty after standing vacant for several months. Laverna Mae and Marcine brought rugs for the nursery room. The boys moved the furniture from the big mov- Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke October P-T-A Meeting The October P-T-A meeting was held Tuesday, October 16. At the business meeting it was voted to give $2 to the room that has the most parents present at P-T-A meeting, ending on De- cember 15. Total membership is now 170. The program included a piar.o solo by Beverly Buhn; a men’s chorus group, G. S. Barnes, Maur- ice Wika, Delbert Bjordahl, Gale Dutcher, Harold Shaw, Ronald Johnson and Gerhart Magnuson, with Mrs. Aubrey Sherwood ac- companist. The debate team put on a debate. The question, Resolved that due to social and economic expediency rural schools should be terminated. The affirmative speakers were Verlyne Lembke and Donald Freeman; negative speakers were Lowell Richards and Herman Blote. A panel discussion wrs conducted by Dallas Freeman, Lonny Chase and Gus Jacob. Lunch was served by the seventh grade mothers. ing vans, which were driven by Douglas, Roger and Garry. Peter White’s family are very happy in their new home. We made clocks from pap r plates in our number class. We have learned bedtime, lunchtime, schooltime and hometime. Second Grade: We now have our new readers, Friends and Neighbors, and we like the interesting stories in them. Dean and Gene Morrison had birthdays and they treated us to cupcakes. We have been drawing black cats, pumpkins, and owls, which tells us that Halloween will soon be here. Third Grade: The reading class is starting a new group of stories, “On the Road to Storyland.” We are learning to check our addition and subtraction prob- lems. Our Indian unit in social stud- ies is completed. We have been making Hal- loween decorations and hunting pictures during art class. The bean seeds we planted during science class have been growing. One plant is 15 inches high. We have all enjoyed watch- ing it turn its leaves toward the light as we move it. Fourth Grade: Our float, “America, the Melt- ing Pot of the World,” was one to receive a prize in the Home- coming parade. Annual Staff Chosen Verlyne Lembke, typist. Lloyd Gehm, class play. Shirley Reese, band news. Don Hendricks, sales. Marilynn Ryland, student coun- cil. Neil Carpenter, associate edi- tor. Gus Jacob, athletic news. Jackie Hauck, sales. Lonny Chase, arrange News- ette. Virginia Palmer, advertising. Wes McCaskell, editor. Eugene Timm, senior reporter. Barbara Fitts, artist. Bob Sterr, sales manager. Lois Johnson, senior reporter. Bob Lee, Ag news. Marcella Hanson, class plays. Deloris Aalbers, arrange News- ette. Don Conner, advertising. Marilyn Jones, artist. Arleen Lee, vocal news. Wayne Meyers, student coun- cil. Audrey Dykstra, typist. Hetman Blote, forensic news. Ronnie Wynn, advertising man- ager. LaVonne Page, typist. Lionel VanNingen, Ag news. Donald Russell, business man- ager. Pete Kruse, athletics news. Martha Bau, photos. Dale Williams, photos. Keith Larson, junior reporter. Colleen Holverson, junior re- porter. Beverly Fitts, sophomore re- porter. Donald Buchele, sophomore re- porter. Dal'as Freeman, freshman re- porter. Jeanne Widman, freshman re- porter. — N — Junior Prom” Presented By Juniors November 14 The junior class will present its class play, “Junior Prom” Novem- ber 14 at 8 p. m., in De Smet auditorium. Admisison will be 20c, 30c and 50c. Included in the cast are; Mar- jean Paulson, Greta Mathison, Dorothy Sorang, Lowell Richards, Bill Smith, Marian Nordlund, Beverly Buhn, Douglas Fritzel, Donald Freeman, Keith Larson, Lois Lange and Donald Sprang. — N — Ag News Ag I crops and soils class are studying a soils unit this nine- week period, which includes a history of soil types, formation, structure, classification, fertility, conservation practices, demon- strations, etc. Ag II animal husbandry class are studying a dairy unit, which includes the raising, feeding, re- production, diseases and judging of dairy animals. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, October 30, 1952 FINANCIAL REPORT MADE FOR HOMECOMING DAY Football Game: Receipts, $71.40; expenses: of- ficials, $23.50, guarantee $25.00, total $48.50; balance $22.90. Parade and Dance: Receipts, $216.00; expenses: Osgoods, robes, $6.37, De Smet News, $11.81, Variety Store, $20.- 38, Buchele Drug $6.80, Floyd’s Jewelry, $17.89, prizes $5.00, or- chestra $135.00, Lloyd Gehm 30c, flowers $5.00, total, $208.55. Balance on hand $7.45. Sum of two balances $30.35. — N — GRADE NEWS Sixth Grade: A Y. C. L. meeting was held Friday. The following officers were chosen: President, Charles Kirchmeier; secretary, Verna Johnson; and treasurer, Larry Richards. We are enjoying another “Five Little Peppers” book. In geography we have been visiting the Scandinavian coun- tries. In history we have read about the early Romans. We all enjoyed the vacation due to S. D. E. A. Th“ fol’owing had perfect at- tendance for the first period: Bar- Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke Teacher Undergoes Operation Marion Hendricks, first grade teacher, was operated on for ap- pendicities during the week of the S. D. E. A. convention. Mrs. E. F. Kirchmeier substituted in her absence. bara Brown, Judith Brown, Helen Close, Darlene Flindt, Roger Lembke, Ronald Lembke, Sharon Schmidt and Sharon Schultz. Eighth Grade: The welcome mat is out for our parents and friends. Seventh Grade: The following were not absent during the first six-week period: Linda Jacob, James Jensen, Bar- bara Kruse, Sherill Hinz, Irene McDonald, Donald Schultz and Nancy Wehrkamp. Most of us are finding the study of civics very interesting. We have studied characteristics of good citizens and have begun the study of the different units of government. TAKE PART IN ALL-STATE CHORUS AT SIOUX FALLS The all-state chorus, under the direction of David Foltz, who is director of music at the Univer- sity of Nebraska, sang for the Monday evening program of S. D. E. A. There were seven se- lections. Taking part in the chorus from De Smet were Verlyn Lembke, Beverly Buhn, Gus Jacob and Lonny Chase. It was the general opinion of the audience that the performance was excellent con- sidering the limited time they had to work together on the num- bers. — N — Teachers Attended S. D. E. A. The board of education granted a three-day holiday so as to per- mit the teachers to attend the South Dakota Education Associa- tion convention held October 20- 23, in Sioux Falls. Of local interest was the fact that Mr. Lester was on one of the discussion groups of the con- vention. The subject discussed was, “After one year of exper- ience with the School Reorgani- zation Act, where are we now, and where do we go from here.” from The De Smet News, November 6, 1952 De Smet Hi NEW SETT E Junior Prom” To Be Presented November 14 The junior class will present the play, “Junior Prom,” Novem- ber 14. The cast is characters is as follows: Hildy Haines, 17, Greta Mathi- son. Olivia, 28, a discontented maid, Dorothy Sprang. Queenie Smith, 17, Hildy's friend, Marjean Paulson. Chuck Haines, 18, boy with ideas, Lowell Richards Frankie Brown, 18, embryo wolf. Bill Smith. Mrs. Haines, 38, a harassed mother, Marian Nordlund. Cora Haines, 19, cily cousin, Beverly Buhn. Willie Vermin, 17, to see is to believe, Douglas Fritzel. Jerome Haines, 39, innocent father, Donald Freeman. Clarence Weeger, 25, dizzy pugilist, Donald Sprang. Cassandera Cholmundeley, 19, a dizzy dame, Shirley Flindt. Doctor Prescott, 35, a neighbor, Keith Larson. The action takes place in the living room of the Haines home in a busy and beautiful city of the United States. The time is now. A story of the play appears elsewhere of this paper. — N — Hickory Slick Dinner Held At Erwin October 27 The Hickory Stick dinner was held Monday evening, October 27, at Erwin. Mr. and Mrs. Web- benhurst were in charge. The men teachers of the conference and their wives were invited. The pheasant hunt for the sup- per was held the previous Sat- urday afternoon. There were two musical num- bers and a film on “Every Ameri- can Citizen Should Vote” for en- tertainment. The business meet- ing was held last. — N — Hold Mock Election The American Government class under the direction of Mr. Mohlenhoff conducted a mock election in the high school Mon- day. Two people were assigned to explain the ballots, one the candidates and one the amend- ments and a committee was nam- ed to count and tabulate the re- sults. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke Seniors On Parade: The first senior on parade this year is Deloris Aalbers, better known as “Cissy.” She is 5 feet, 3 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. Some of her favorites are: Food: Chicken. Color: Blue. Actress: Doris Day. Actor: Dean Martin. Show: Starlift. Orchestra: Guy Lombardo. Singer: Johnny Rae. Song: Cry. Most common expression: Well. Pet peeve: Stuck-up people. During her four years at De Smet high “Cissy” has taken part in the following activities: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4: F. H. A. sec- retary 3; Pep club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep club captain 3; offic° 3, 4: G. A. A.. 2. 3, 4; junior play 3; class secretary and treasurer 3: Carni- val Queen candidate 3: F. U. N. 4: O. S. E., 3, 4: Annual staff, 4; Newsette staff, 4; senior play, 4. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Betty Mullinix celebrated her sixth birthday October 19. She treated the class to candy bars. Plans are being made for a Halloween party. Jerry Hunter brought a huge pumpkin to school. It made a very nice Jack-o-Lantern. He is smiling and wears a green hat. We also learned a song about Mr. Jack-o- Lantern. In language class we studied and memorized the poem about “The Cow.” We are learning to write our full name and address in writing class. We like to read in our new readers. We have two classes, “The Bluebirds” and “The But- terflies.” Second Grade: We have new red phonic work- books and we enjoy the many in- teresting games which we have found in them. We were pleased to have a November Birthdays Beverly Fitts, Nov. 7. John Cavanaugh, Nov. 9. Donald Hendricks, Nov. 10. Sonja Peterson, Nov. 12. Delver Williams, Nov. 19. Bill Smith, Nov. 21. Geraldine Poppen, Nov. 23. Gary Marx, Nov. 28. visitor Thursday. Nancy Siver brought her new doll Susan to show the pupils in our grade. In our new reader, we have been reading about John’s visit to the city. We have been tak- ing our new readers home with us nights. Third Grade: We are studying about com- pound words and dividing words into syllables in our reading class. In arithmetic we are studying the combinations through 18. At our Halloween party we are going to play games, make masks and enjoy treats. Fourth Grade: John Dean treated the class to candy bars in honor of his birth- day. Our imaginary geography trip is taking us to the Far North and the Far South. Halloween masks were made in art class. In our science class we are learning about life underground and the effect colder weather will have on it. We have five different kinds of foliage plants. This is our hobby for the year. — N — Agriculture News The De Smet Chapter of Future Farmers of America met Novem- ber 3. Bob Lee called the meet- ing to order. The following boys were rais- ed from the green-hand to chap- ter-farmer degree: Sophomores: Harry Bau, Col- lin Harris, John Janssen, Larry Janssen, Darwin Lee, James Mc- Knight, Marvin Mundhenke, Paul Widman, Keith Nelson and Roger Widman. Junior: Claire Langland. Each received F. F. A. silver Chapter Farmer lapel pins. De Smet Hi NEW SET TE from The De Smet News, November 13, 1952 Six Lettermen Out As Season Opens Nov. 18 The De Smet Bulldogs opened their 1952-53 basketball season with practice Tuesday, Novem- ber 4. The first night was for the freshmen and sophomores and the following night for the jun- iors and seniors. The first few practices were spent strictly in fundamentals and getting into condition. The squad saw three excellent movies on ball hand- ling,defensive footwork and shooting. This week will be sp°nt in working on plays and scrimmage to prepare the team for their first games with Erwin and Bancroft November 18. Six lettermen from last year’s state tournament team have re- turned this year. They are Wes McCaskell, Neil Carpenter, Ron- nie Wynn, Pete Kruse, James Clark and George Wehrkamp. Although the squad has less experience than some of the other De Smet teams, they have til seen plenty of action. — N — Basketball Schedule November 18: Bancroft, here. November 18: Erwin, here. November 21: Carthage, here. November 25: Volga, there. December 2: Oldham, there. December 5: Iroquois, there. December 9: Redfield, here. December 12: Agar, here. December 16: Yale, there. December 19: Arlington, there. January 6: Doland, there. January 9: Lake Preston, there. January 13: Volga, here. January 16: Arlington, here. January 21-22-23, Conference Tournament, here. January 27: Oldham, here. January 30: Blunt, here. February 6: Hayti at Lake Nor- den. February 10: Flandreau, here. February 13: Iroquois, here. February 17: Dell Rapids, here. February 20: Lake Preston, here. February 25-26: District Tourn- ament. Huron. — N — GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: We were sorry to have Dawn Kruse leave our grade, but we know that she will be a good stu- dent and a helper in her new school. In history and geography we have been studying transporta- tion, so we made a poster with free hand drawings to show the various means of transportation from the early days until the present time. We have some new reels for our view master as our Halloween treat. Other October birthday people were Ray Wellman and Tanya Hunter. They treated us to candy bars. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke Elimination Declam Contest Held Monday The local elimination declcm contest was held Monday. Taking part were: Oratory, Donald Freeman. “To- day’s Political Plotters Must Be Stopped.” Dramatics, Lois Davidson, Honey;” Kathleen Falconer, “Apple Blossoms.” Humorous, Dallas Freeman, “Hamlet in High School;” Gus Jacob, “Before the Draft Board;” lone Moore, “The Snow Must Go On and On and On.” Poetry, Verlyne Lembke, “Bending Wall, and Beverly Buhn’s selections to be drawn. Some new books have arrived for our library. We are surely pleased with them. We are working for better read- ing and spelling, because all else depends on them. The new books will help us with our reading. We are also working for ac- curacy in everything we do. We are finding how much easier and how much more pleasant our work is when we are accurate in reading, spelling, arithmetic and every other thing. Sixth Grade: We have received many new library books the past two weeks. We are real happy to get them. We have a chart to show how many library books we read dur- ing the year. Berna Johnson has the lead now. In art class we have made pos- ters and motifs for November. Seventh Grade: Helen Close, Shirley Gutorm- son and Robin O’Neilf had birth- days last week and each treated the class to candy bars. Donna Bidwell from Wheatlv, Wyo., is a new student in our class. We had a Halloween party October 31. We played games and had a lot of fun. We recently received new desks and like them very much. Eighth Grade: For opening exercises we are reading, “The Jumping Off Place,” a story about South Da- kota. After our Y. C. L. meeting on October 31 we had a Halloween party. Games were played and lunch of cup cake and ice cream bars was served. Seniors On Parade: Martha Jean Bau, known to most of us as “Marty,” has dark blonde hair and is five feet, two inches tall. Some of her favorites are: Food, chili. Color, orchid and yellow. Song, Be My Love. Singer, Mario Lanza. Favorite pastime, swinging with “Ginny” in the park. Ambition, be a nurse. Pet peeve, conceited people. Orchestra, Lawrence Welk. Favorite movie, Show Boat. Favorite actor, Montgomery Clift. Favorite actress, Susan Hay- ward. Favorite subject, the ones I sit by “Ginny” in. Activities: F. H. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4: girl’s glee club, 1, 2, 3, 4; declam, 1; F. H. A. sec., 2, president, 3; Homecoming Queen, 3; library, 3; A. S. E. club, 3; F. U. N. president, 4; student council, 3; class vice president, 4; G. A. A., 3, 4; Newsette staff, 4. — N — Honor Roll The honor roll for the first nine weeks is as follows: Superior: Herman Blote. Lonny Chase, Shirley Reese, Eugene Timm, Donald Freeman, Larry Windedahl, Lois Davidson, Dallas Freeman, Karen Munger, Jeanne Widman, Glennis Nelson. Excellent: Donald Buchele, Dorothy Dykstra, Beverly Fitts, Binnie Hunter, Carol Krieger, Carol Larson, Sonja Ogren, Bar- bara O’Neill, Delons Peterson, Gary Marx, Sandra Allen, Carla Blue, Eileene Greene, Kenneth Huether, Grace Spencer, Deloris Aalbers, Audrey Dykstra, Bar- bara Fitts, Gus Jacob, Verlvn Lembke, Marian Nordlund and Sonja Peterson. — N — Grades Get New Books New textbooks are being used in most of the grades this year. The first, seventh and eighth grades have new arithmetic books, the Iroquois text being us- ed in the two upper grades. The seventh grade have new history and health texts, the sixth grade have new English books, the fifth grade new health books and the fourth grade new geographies. About 100 books have been added to the grade libraries and more are being received from time to time. Each grade now has a well equipped library. — N — New Desks The school has purchased 24 new desks which have been mov- ed into the seventh grade room. They have no movable parts and come in three different sizes. The desks are liked by all the pupils and teacher. They bright- en up the room and are more comfortable. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, No ember 20, 1952 Debate Squad News Two new members of the de- bate squad are Donald Russell and Donald Sprang. Discussion has been started on the topic of the year, “What form of world government shall the United States support?” Some time will be spent on the study of parliamentary procedure. The group has been doing some work in leading discussion groups on various topics which have been under discussion. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: We wish to thank our room mother, Mrs. Emiel Belzer, for the Halloween treats. Little Mary Ann sat in our vis- itors chair. She is Betty Mul- linix’s new doll. We were sorry to have Robert Housman leave our room. He moved to Sioux Falls. We are learning the number words in Number class. We wish to thank Marcine Wika’s mother for the rug she knitted for our doll house. Joan Meyer played several piano selections for us during our opening exercise period. We enjoyed the record about Bambi which Georgia Muser brought for us to play. Second Grade: We wish to thank our room mother, Mrs. Poppen, for the de- licious Halloween treat. We made turkeys in art., which reminds us that Thanksgiving is almost here. We have three new second grade pupils, Diana Hotchkin, Vernon Beasecker and Charles Knee. Third Grade: Several of the boys and girls have brought records for us to listen to during music class. In arithmetic class we are Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke P-T-A Meeting Held Tuesday, November 11 The P-T-A met Tuesday eve- ning, November 11. The Ameii- can Legion color guard opened the meeting with the advance of the colors. A film was shown on “Autumn Summer,” which had been filmed in Missouri and a recording was played in which Mrs. Kenneth Glover gave a talk on Education in Japan.” The program opened with a group of mothers singing several songs. The Legion retired the colors at the close of the pro- gram. Lunch was served by the sixth grade mothers. learning how to carry in ad- dition. Eleven new library books have been added to the library. Fourth Grade: Sandy Smith was nine years old November 11. She treated the class to candy bars. Eugene Statee from Hoven has enrolled in our grade. We have eight more new li- brary books. Jimmie Stover is our librarian for the week. — N — AG NEWS Harry Bau, Collin Harris, John Janssen, Larry Janssen, Darwin Lee, James McKnight, Marvin Mundhenke, Paul Widman, Roger Widman, all sophomores, attend- ed a livestock practice judging school at Brookings November 18. It included dairy cattle judg- ing in the forenoon and hogs, sheep and cattle judging in the afternoon. Winners Named In Local Declam Contest The local declam contest was held November 10 with Harold C. . Larson, director of speech, Huron college, acting as judge. The winners will take part in the district meet Wednesday, November 19, at Oldham. Donald Freeman was first in oratory with, “Today’s Political Plotters Must Be Stopped,” by Senator Karl Mundt. Dallas Freeman was first in the humorous division with “Hamlet in High School.” Kathleen Falconer was first in the dramatic division with “Ap- ple Blossoms.” Verlyne Lembke was first in the poetry division. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next Senior on Parade is none other than Herman Blote, who is better known to us as Hermie” and who hails from the neighboring town of Man- chester. Hermie is 5 feet, 11% inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has light brown hair and blue rv Among his favorites are: Show, “The Winning Team ” Actor, James Stewart. Actress, Marilyn Monroe. Singers, Burl Ives and Adel McKenzie. Color, blue. Sport, baseball. Food, thick steak. Hermie’s pet peeve is “stuck up people” and his favorite pas- time is “talking.” After gradu- ation he plans to be an industrial chemist. Activities he has taken part in are: Debate 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2; declam 3; junior play 3: A. S. E. 3, 4: basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual staff 4; librarian 4. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, November 27, 1952 Band Concert Includes Vocal Numbers Nov. 20 The De Smet high school band concert was presented Thursday evening, November 20, at De Smet auditorium. There were several selections by the band, including overtures, marches and popular songs. There were also three vocal duets on the program, Elizabeth Jacob and Kathleen Falconer sang “My Isle of Golden Dreams ’ “Tea for Two” was sung by Carol Lar- son and Donald Fresman and “There Is A Land was sung by Verlyn Lembke and Beverly Buhn. Two vocal solos were sung by Donald Freeman. “Now is the Hour” and ‘‘Auf Wiedersehn’s Sweetheart.” A saxophone solo, “The Sax King,” was played by Douglas Fritzel. — N — Seniors On Parade: Neil Carpenter is our next sen- ior on parade. Better known as “Carp,” he is 5 feet. 7 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. Some of Neil’s favorites are: Sports, baseball and basketball. Actor and actress, Jerry Lewis and Mona Freeman. Song, “Somewhere Along the Way” as sung by Nat “King” Cole. Movie, “A Place in the Sun.” Color, blue. Food, steak. Pet peeve, conceited people. Favorite pastime, sports. As yet he has no plans as to his future after leaving high school. Activities: Football 2, 3. 4; track 1. 2, 3, 4: basketball 1, 2. 3, 4: A. S. E. 4: Annual staff 4; Newsette staff 4; “D” club 2. 3, 4: boy’s chorus 3; mixed chorus 3; class president 1; Carnival King candidate 2: “D” club president 2; F. F. A. 1, 2. — N — SCHOOL PARTY The F. U. N. club sponsored a sock hop for the high school stu- dents of De Smet and Carthage high school Friday evening fol- lowing the basketball game. The evening was spent in dancing and playing bingo. Lunch was served by the F. U. N. girls. — N — Thanksgiving Vacation Thanksgiving vacation for the students of De Smet public schools will be from Wednesday evening, November 26 until Mon- day morning, December 1. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: Our birthday people thus far in November are Lorraine Simning and Judy Swartz. Lorraine’s birthday was Sunday, November 2 and Judy’s was on November 13. Judy’s mother brought home- made fudge and visited our room. We have a new girl in our room, Judith Stotts who came trom Hoven but we lost another girl, Lorraine Simning, who mov- ed to Minnesota. Thus far Lenny Jarman, Mary Spencer, Pat Coy, Douglas Rames, Tanya Hunter, Ray Wellman, Carol Jean Norgaard, Lee Dug- dale, Margaret Peckenpaugh, Danny Beck, Carolyn Aadland, Patty Samuel and Roger Huisenga have not missed school this per- iod. Four pupils have had perfect attendance since school started. They are Douglas Rames, Patty Samuel, Carolyn Aadland and Roger Huisenga. Our room is making menu fold- ers for patient’s trays in a Vet- eran's hospital, for Christmas. We are thrilled with our new Reader’s Digest readers. They are something quite new and are made especially for children, to help with the reading program. We are also doing crossword puzzles, made especially for child- ren, as extra material to increase our knowledge and use of words and their meanings. As Thanksgiving draws rear and we thing of the many things we are thankful for, we add to the list the many lovely books and magazines people make just for children. Sixth Grade: We have started a new book for opening exercise. It is “Son of the Land” by Ivy Bolton. This story deals with serfdom and the early days of England. This also is our work in history. Roger Walline treated his classmates to candy bars in honor of his birthday. We were happy to have Mr. Muser visit us on Armistice Day. We hope more parents will visit us. This is another week of review and tests. We are looking for im- provement. Eighth Grade: We have a new pupil, Donna Stotts, which makes our enroll- ment 21. In history we have finished the Bulldogs Win, Lose In Seasoner Opener Tuesday evening, November 18. the Bulldogs opened the 1952-53 basketball season when they met Erwin and Bancroft on the audi- torium floor. The Bulldogs lost to Bancroft and won from Erwin. The Erwin game was hard fought, with the lead changing hands often throughout the game. Quarter scores were 9-10. 18-17, 29-23 and final 39-26. High scor- ers were McCaskell and Carpen- ter with 12 each for De Smet and Schlender with 12 for Er- win. In the other game Bancroft de- feated the De Smet “B squad in a close 33-30 game. Clark scor- ed 16 for De Smet and M. Claas- sen 14 for Bancroft. — N — Pep Club News The first Pep club meeting of the year was held Friday. The meeting consisted of yells and the choosing of a Captain and Lieu- tenants. They are: Captain, Elizabeth Jacob; Lieu- tenants, Carol Thompson, Kervnit Johnson, Verle Conner and Carol Ki ieger. The lieutenants are to find rides for students who want to go to out-of-town games. — N — AGRICULTURE NEWS Ag I are studying various crop adaptations, varieties, seed treat- ment and other phases of crop production. Ag II is completing a beef unit including the raising, feeding, judging and meat cuts. Ag IV is studying care and use of hand tools. Ag shop activities include: Planing, making wood joints, welding and motors. — N — ANNUAL PHOTOS TAKEN Some of the high school pic- tures were taken for the Annual starting Monday afternoon, No- vember 17 and during the activity period November 18. Most of the group pictures were taken and some of the individuals. Those remaining are the basketball groups as well as the music solo- ists. No date has been set as to when the program will be com- pleted. study of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Period.. In con- nection with this we memorized Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.. De Ette Ki ieger, Sharon Schmidt and Phyllis Smith were elected cheerleaders for the seventh and eight grades. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, December 4, 1952 Hickory Stick Meeting Held At Iroquois A Hickory Stick meeting was held Monday evening, November 24, with Iroquois as the host school. Final arrangements were made for the conference basket- ball tournament to be held at De Smet in Januaiy. A basket- ball schedule for the grades was also drawn up. — N — December Birthdays Jackie Hauck, December 1. Claire Langland, December 2. Verle Conner, December 11. Keith Larson, December 12. Mary Ann Peckenpaugh, De- cember 12. Karen Braun, December 14. Martha Jean B?.u, December 17. Greta Mathison, December 18. Paul Widman, December 18. Grace Spencer, December 19. Patricia Conner, December 24. Dorothy Dykstra, December 25. Larry Janssen, December 29. Fay Mickel, December 29. Barbara O’Neill, December 29. Kenneth Hrmen, December 29. Donald Buchele, December 31. — N — Seniors On Parade Mark, Junior, Marcus, Chaskee or just plain Lonny is our next Senior on Parade. Marcus Alonzo Chase was born April 12, 1935. He has black hair and grey eyes. He is 5 foot, 11 inches tall end weighs 180 pounds. Lonny at- tended school in Mitchell until his sophomore year, when we were fortunate to have him join us in De Smet. Some of Lonny’s favorites are: Food, steak and shoe strings. Color, yellow. Pastime, sleeping. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Singer, Frankie Lane. Sport, football. Subject, American Govern- ment. Pet peeve, girls in jeans. Actress, Doris Day. Actor, Stewart Granger. Movie, Scaramouche. Ambition in life, to finish high school. Activities: Mitchell high school freshman year; mixed chorus 2, 3. 4; boy’s chorus 2, 3. 4; football 3, 4; band 3, 4; debate 3, 4; An- nual staff 4; junior play 3: senior play 4; Newsette editor 4; “D” club 3, 4; A. S E 3, 4. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS First Grade: Mary Ann Tibbetts, Marcine Wika and Mary Jane Richardson celebrated their sixth birthdays the past week. They each treated the class to candy bars. Vern Simning has moved to Minnesota. A new pupil is Stan- ley Bruns. He came from Lu- verne, Minn. We read the story about Ru- dolph, the red nosed reindeer’s sixth birthday. We made Rudolph in art class. In language we are listening to a story called “The Thank You Christmas Tree.” After hearing part of it we drew pictures to il- lustrate the story. Second Grade: In numbers wc are writing from 1 to 1000. We just finished reading Black Beauty and enjoyed it very much. Winter is now here so we are making snowmen and snow- flakes. We had two birthdays this month, Paul Jacob and Richard Spencer, and they treated the class to candy bars. We wish to thank Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Freeman for the Thanksgiving treat of popcorn balls. Third Grade: In our arithmetic classes we are learning borrowing in sub- traction. Several of the pupils attended the Shrine circus in Huron, so we have been singing circus songs in music. We made posters for Thanks- giving and listened to Thanksgiv- ing stories. Fourth Grade: Jackie Rundell and Clayton Sweeszy treated the class to can- dy bars in honor of their birth- days. Pilgrim pictures have been drawn and painted. We are making a study of the country, Egypt. Bulldogs Trip Volga In Final Minutes Of Play The De Smet Bulldogs won a hard fought victory over the Volga Cossacks Tuesday, Novem- ber 25, in a game that could have much effect on the final East Central conference standings. Despite blizzard conditions, there was a good turnout for the con- test on the Volga floor. The hustling Cossacks got off to a good start and at the end of the first quarter were out in front 8 to 7. In the second quar- ter the Bulldogs kept on even terms but fell back just before the ood of the half, which ended 19-16 in favor of Volga. During the third period De Smet’s even-scoring outfit nar- rowed the gap to but one point, the score being 28 to 27. In the final period the crowd got an eye- ful as the Bulldogs lost ground, only to gain it back and with about a minute to go trai’ed by a single point. At that point the tide turned as Volga missed an opportunity to score and the Bull- dogs flipped in a field goal to go out in front. Two free throws were added to give them a 3- point margin. Fcoring for De Smet was even- ly divided, McCaskell and Wynn each getting 8 points. For Volga Dahl had 10 and Strande and Vanderwal with 9 apiece follow- ed closely behind. Volga won the second team game 41 to 30. They led all the way and at the quarter stops the score read: 11-21-27-41 for Volga and for De Smet 8-11-20-30. Clark had 14 points for De Smet. The two Volga guards, Wosje and Wolf, dropped in 19 and 12 re- spectively. — N — P-T-A Christmas Program Be Presented December 16 “Christmas Windows” will be presented by the grades at the next P-T-A meeting, Tuesday, December 16. This is a pantomine play in which a poor, homeless child wanders through the streets on Christmas eve and glimpses many beautiful scenes through win- dows he passes. All children in the grades will take part. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, December 11, 1952 To Audition For Ail-State Band Group Students who went to Brook- ings to audition for the all-state band Saturday were Glennis Nel- son, Kathleen Falconer and Eliza- beth Jacob. Douglas Fritzel, who was in Chicago, will attend an audition in Mitchell laler.. One hundred and fifty students will be chosen to play in the final event at Huron. The band will be under the di- rection of Mark H. Hindsley, di- rector of the University of Illi- nois band. The date for the eve- ning concert has not yet been set. — N — GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: It is hard to realize that our second period is over. The girl in our room with the high.st grade average for the secono per- iod was Carolyn Aadland, with an average of 98. The boy wi.h the highest average was Douglas Rames, wiih an average of 91. The girl who made the greatest increase in grade average, over the first period, was Carol Jean Wehrkamp, with an increase of 9 points. The boy with the great- est increase was James Kickland, with an increase of 7 points over his first period average. Each of us are trying to raise his own average. We are sorry to have Caro'vn Aadland move away. We wish her much happiness and many friends in her new home. Danny Beck had a birthday the day before Thanksgiving, and Lee Dugdale had one rhe day after Thanksgiving. Lee’s father brought ice cream bars for us the day before Thanksgiving and our room mother, Mrs. Stover, sent home made fudge. Then Danny brought candy bars the day school started after Thanks- giving so we had three treats within a few days. It is always nice to be remembered. We were pleasantly surprised the other day to get a letter from Mrs. John R. Bowles, Sr., of Walkertown, N. C., wondering if Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke our fifth graders might not like to correspond with her fifth graders, so we could learn more about the country, climate, stud- ies, etc., of the other group. We plan to do that. Sixth Grade: We are busy making our room look like Christmas. We have many Christmas decorations. We especially enjoy our tree. In arithmetic we are studying the unit on multiplying and di- viding of fractions. We were surprised to find the problems so easy. Barbara Jensen celebrated her birthday Fiiday. She treated her classmates. The December Y. C. L. meet- ing was held Friday. Final plans for the Christmas party were made. We are busy practicing for the Christmas operetta. We hope that all our parents and friends will reserve Tuesday evening, December 16, so that they can attend the operetta. Eighth Grade: The following Y. C. L. officers were elected at our last meeting: President, Roger Friizel; vice president, Janet Seeley; secre- tary, Joanne Kruse; treasurer, Donna Ray Coy. We drew names for evchang- ing Christmas gifts. We have made Christmas party caps and tray favors for the Veteran’s hos- pital at Fort Meade. Seventh Grade: A Y. C. L. election was held November 26. Keith Kirchmeier was elected president, Robin O’Neill vice president, Donna Bidwell secretary and La.ry Johnson treasurer. The class was treated to birth- day treats by Sally Johnston, who had a birthday November 24, Ronald Lembke, who had a birth- day November 26, and Larry Johnson, who had a birthday De- cember 3. Seniors On Parade: The next senior on parade is Donald Conner, commonly known as “Don.” He is 18 years old, standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 141 pounds, has brown hair and blue eyes. There is never a dull moment with Don around. Some of Don’s favorites are: Color, blue. Sport, football. Food, chicken. Show, Flying Leathernecks. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Singer, Johnnie Ray. Song, Cry. Pet peeve, girls that think they’re more than they are.. Pastime, anything that doesn’t include work. Actress, June Allyson. . Actor, Jerry Lewis. Subject, English IV. Ambition, to do what I like best. Guess what? Activities: Football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2, 3; track 1, 2, 3. 4; mixed chorus 3; boy’s glee club 3; Annual staff 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; junior play 3; Newsette staff 4; senior play 4; “D” club 1, 2, 3, 4; A. S. E. 3, 4; and co-captain of football 4. — N — SCIENCE NEWS A study of the unit on the solar system has been completed in general science. The class is now working on semester reports on general interest subjects. The east stairway has been us- ed by all members of the physics class in computing the maximum horsepower each student could produce in climbing the stairs. This experiment was in connec- tion with a laboratory unit on the horsepower question. Study is now being concentrated on the problem of heat and work. — N — AG NEWS The De Smet Chapter of the Future Farmers of America met in the ag room December 1. The meeting was called to order by Robert Lee, president. The main business was discussing a speaker for the F. F. A. Father-Son ban- quet on February 3. All boys enrolled in agriculture are members of the F. F. A. Project books for 1952 were due December 5. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, December 18, 1952 Iroquois Downs Bulldogs For Third Loss Of Season De Smet lost its third game of the season December 4 when the Iroquois Chiefs, having the advantage of their home floor, took a tough contest away from the squad, 59 to 48. It was a good game all the way, with the Bulldogs taking the lead and leading 16 to 12 at the end of the first quarter. The Chiefs outscored them in the sec- ond auarter 19 to 6. De Smet played on even terms the last half but could not close the gap At the end of the third quarter the Chiefs led 48 to 35. In the scoring column, for De Smet it was Wehrkamp with 19 and McCaskell with 12 For Iro- nuois Stoneking had 27 and D. Knouse 17. De Smet won the second team rmp 29 to 24. Clark got 12 for the Bulldogs and Flowers got 7 for Iroquois. . — N — AG NEWS Thirty-six vocational agricul- ture students are completing pro- ject record books and A-4 forms this week. Their completed rec- ord will give the following in- formation about their projects: Total receipts, total costs, net profit, value of own labor, labor income, labor income per hour, amount of gain in hundred- weight,, cost per hundredweight gain, return per $1 spent for feed, cost per acre, yield per acre and cost per bushel. — N — HOME EC NEWS The senior, junior and sopho- more home ec classes have spent the last nine weeks in construct- ing garments that they could wear. Jackets, skirts, vestees, lined suits, formals, biouses, iumpers and pajamas were made by many of the girls. Here are some tho things that the girls have made: Jackets: Deloris Aalbers, Don- na Musolf, Rita Larson. Suits: LaVonne Page, Marilyn Jones, Verlyn Lembke, Carol Larson, Barbara O’Nei.l, Beverly Fitts. Skirts: Sonia Ogren, Judy Nel- son, Martha Bau, Marcella Han- sen, Jackie Hauck, Dorothy Dyk- stra, LaVonne Page, Virginia Palmer, Greta Mathison, Karen Braun, Amy Ritterbusch, Sonja Peterson, Nila Jacob, Rose Am Keller, Carol Krieger, Faye Mickel. Skirts and vestees: Janice Blogg, Sonja Ogren, Marilynn Ryland, Lois Johnson, Deloris Aalbers, Marjean Paulsen. Dor- othy Dykstra, Charlotte Palmer, Patricia Conner. Blouses: Amy Ritterbusch, Kay Thompson, Carol Krieger. Jumpers: Coleen Halverson, Elizabeth Jacob. Dresses: lone Moore, Beverly Fitts, Faye Mickel Sonja Ogren. Barbara O’Neill. Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS First Grade: Gerry Hunter and K annet h Hein had birthdays the past week. They gave us candy treats. In art class we are doing spat- ter work. We think it is fun and plan to make some Christmas cards. In number class we have been measuring with pints, quarts and gallons. We are also learning to divide into halves, thirds and quarters. Third Grade: We have been busy making Christmas decorations for our room. We have our tree all dec- orated. In arithme'ic we are learning to borrow in our subtraction prob- lems. We have been learning new songs for the Christmas program. Fourth Grade: Terry Peschl was nine years old December 2. He treated the class to candy bars. We are busy making Christmas posters, gifts and learning songs for the program. We have a beautiful Christmas tree. Each one brought an article to trim the tree. Tommy Willi?mson brought a small tree to school and we’ve had fun making small things out of paper to trim it with. — N — R ?serl Auditorium Floor During the Thanksgiving vaca- tion, the gymnasium Poor was resealed. All red and black lines were repainted and two coats of gym seal were put on. — N — FACULTY PARTY With a Christmas theme form- ing the background, the second faculty party of the year was held Wednesday evening of last week. Dinner was served and Christ- mas gifts exchanged. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Christian- sen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smifh, Lorene Anderson and John Mundhenke were hosts and hos- tesses. A date for the next party has not been set. — N — Slate Supervisor Visi's H. E. Urton, state supervisor of vocational agriculture, Pierre, made his annual visit to the local ag department December 8. He observed all ag students in the classroom and shop. He talked briefly with Ag I and Ag II classes. Pajamas: Mary Lou Cavan- augh. Formals: Judy Nelson, Barbara Fitts, Lillian Davison, Arleen Lee. Bulldogs Defeat Redfield In Close Game, 42-35 After losing to Iroquois, the Bulldogs took the Redfield Pheasants the next night on the home floor. It was a good, close ball game all the way, with plen- ty of action on the part of both teams. The locals took a 9 to G first quarter lead and led at the half 22 to 16. The Bulldogs were outscored in the third quarter and led but 28 to 26 at the end of the period. The fast moving Bulldogs came back in the final period to make it all their own ball game as they outscored their opponents 15 to 9. Most of the last period Redfield pressed on defense but it was not too effective. The final score was De Smet 43, Redfield 35. In the scoring department, Watson of Redfield had 22, fol- lowed by Wehrkamp of De Smet with 15 for De Smet. Kruse and McCaskell each had 10 for the Bulldogs. In the preliminary. De Smet’s second team downed the Red- field “B” squad 44 to 28. Kruse got 10 and Brown 9 for De Smet. For Redfield it was Stahl and Jaraqoske each with 8. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on oarade is Audrey Dykstra. She is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and has brown hair and blue eyes. Some of her favorites are: Food, spaghetti and meat baPs. Actor, actress, Doris Day and Gordon McRae. Song, Waltz of the Roses.” Movie, “About Face.” Singers, Pattis Page and Guy MPchell. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Subject, shorthand and typing. Pastime, listening to the radio. Color, orchid. Ambition, go to business col- lege. Activities Audrey has partici- pated in are: F. H. A. 1, 2; F. U. N, 4; office 3. 4; librarian 3. 4: A. S. E. 3, 4: Pen club 1, 2. 3. 4; Annual staff 4; Newsette staff 4. — N — TYPING SPEED TESTS This year a new method is bo- ing used by the typing class. It is a method prescribed by a not- ed shorthand and typing author- ity, Louis A. Leslie. The principle of this method is complete dis- regard for accuracy the first part of the school year, thus develop- ing speed and rhythm for a pat- tern. Then, when the student starts to type for accuracy, he can type faster. Having used this method, the first and onlv attempted speed test scores of 44 to 52 words per minute were attained, with an average score of 30 to 35 words. This is a score usually attained only after nine months of ef- fort, except in a few specific cases. De Srnet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News- December 25, 1952 Grade Operetta Presented For December P-T-A A large audience attended the December P-T-A meeting and were entertained by the grade operetta, Christmas Windows.” This was the story of a poor, homeless child v« ho wandered through the streets of a village on Christmas Eve. Awakening from a dream of Fairyland, fhe child passed many windows which showed toys in a toy shop, Christ- mas parties, minuet dancers, car- olers and a church choir singing Christmas hymns. No one wanted the child until a poor family welcomed him and gave him a home. Roger Fri’zel was narrator and Larry R;ch- ards the child. Glennis Nelson was accompanist and Beverly Buhn played Christmas music be- tween scenes. — N — CLOTHING DRIVE De Smet high school partici- pated in the clothing drive last week. Eight bags of clothing was brough by the students. It was sent to St. Louis, Mo., the ship- ping point, where most of it will then be sent overseas. — N — Seniors On Parade The next senior on parade is Barbara Fitts. Barbara is five feet, three inches in height, with brown hair and green eyes. Some of her favorites are: Movie, With a Song in My Heart.” Actor, actress, Gregory Peck and Susan Hayward. Song, “I’m Yours.” Singers, Vaughn Monroe and Patti Page. Food, hamburgers and shoe- strings. Subjects, Shorthand and Home Ec. Pastime, writing letters. Hobby, drawing pictures and crocheting.. Color, blue. Pet peeve, nosey people. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; mix- ed chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; gi-l’s glee club 1, 2, 3, 4: Carnival Queen 2: Pep club 2. 3. 4; F. H. A. club 1, 2, 3, 4; F. U. N. club 4; librarian GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: We are sorry Marilyn Stover has been ill. She couldn’t take part in the Christmas program and other happy activities. We have surely enjoyed our Christmas tree. It has been up since the first of December and has shed practically no needles. Just before school closed for the Christmas holidays, we made little diary booklets to use dur- ing vacation. Each one of us is also keeping a weather chart as a part of our booklet and mak- ing special lists of words to help in word recognition for reading. Sixth Grade: We want to wish all our friends a very merry Chrisfmas and a Happy New Year. We hope the new year brings us many visi- tors. Friday afternoon we had as our guests the fifth graders for a Christmas porgram. The remain- der of the afternoon we played games and had our Christmas tree. In art class we painted church windows. We were very suc- cessful and they made our bul- letin board very colorful. We have started a unit on nouns in English class. Seventh Grade: Kenneth Sweezy treated the class to candy bars on his birth- day, December 5. Marilvnn Wynn has been ab- sent this past week due to ill- ness. We have finished reading “The Birds Christmas Carol.” We had our Christmas party Friday afternoon and exchanged gifts. — N — Government Class Visits Court Thursday, December 11, the American Government class, un- der the direction of Don Mohlen- hoff, visited circuit court in order to see legal government in ac- tion. The class enjoyed the visit very much. 2; student council 2: F. H. A. his- torian 2; junior play 3; senior play 4; A. S. E. 3; clarinet quar- tette 4; G. A. A. 3; Newset'te staff 4; Annual staff 4; Pep club lieu- tenant 3. Bulldogs Defeat Agar In Close Game, 43-42 The Bulldogs defeated the Agar Pointed December 12 by a score of 43-42. It was a hard- fought battle, with Agar leading all the way up to about two min- utes before the end of the game. Schreiber scored 25 points for Agar and for De Smet McCas- kell and Carpenter each scored 13 points. Agar won the preliminary game 37 to 25. Clark was high scorer for De Smet with 13 points. — N — Intramural Basketball Four intramural teams battled it out December 15 in two ex- citing contests. The first game saw the Zippers defeating the Pups 20-13. Leading scorers for the Zippers were Jacob and Blote with 6 points and Smith with 5. For the Pups it was Wellman with 7 points. The second game saw better ball handling and more consis- tent scoring as the Globetrotters spilled the Freshmen Eagles 28- 23. Richards scored 13 points for the Globetrotters. The next intramural games will be played January 5 when the Pups meet the Globetrotters at 7:15 and the second game will pit the Zippers against the Eagles. — N — D. A. R. Candidates The senior class nominated Virginia Palmer, Martha Bau and Barbara Fitts as condidates for the final faculty choice as D. A. R. representative. From these thee Barbara Fitts was chosen. The following qualities were considered: Service, Dependabil- ity, Leadership and Patriotism. On or before January 30 the selection of one girl from each county will be made under the supervision of the county super- intendent. The name of the girl selected will be certified to the State Superintendent. Final selection of the winners will be made in Pierre, the state winner to receive a $100 Savings Bond. from The De Smet News, January 15, 1953 De Smet Hi NEWSETTE Doland Wheelers Roll Over Bulldogs The De Smet Bulldogs suffer- ed their fourth consecutive de- feat at the hands of Doland in a game played there. The locals got off to a good start and led at the first stop, 13-11. The Wheelers came back in the second quarter and the score was tied at 23-all at the half. In the second half the Wheel- ers did just what their name im- plies—they wheeled! They pour- ed in 33 points to 18 for the Bull- dogs. At the final buzzer the score was 56 to 41. High point man for Doland was Haggerty with 20., followed closely by Starr with 17.. For De Smet Wehrkamp hooped 10 and Krus° and Car- penter followed with 9 and 8, re- spectively.. The B’ team also dropped its game, 25 to 17. — N — High School General Fund Financial Statement Student Association: Balance, $648.20; receipts, $24.25; expenses, $143.39; present balance $565.06. Athletics: Overdrawn $51.29; receipts, $291.70; expenses, $388,- 55; present overdraft, $148.14. Class of ’53: Balance, $44.58; present balance, $44.58. Class of ’54: Balance, $91.99; receipts, $28.15; expenses, $16.22; present balance. $103.92. Class of ’55: None. Class of '56: None. Administration: Balance $470.- 22; receipts, $82.50; expenses, $5.05; present balance, $547.67. Music: Overdraft, $237.02; re- ceipts, $6.20; expenses, $6.66; present overdraft, $237.48. Annual: Balance, $50.00; re- ceipts, $45.00; present balance, $95.00. Carnival: Balance, $204 34: ex- penses, $52.53; present ba'ance, $151.83. F. H. A.: Balance $135.69: receipts, none; expenses, none; present balance, $135.69. “D” Club: Balance $31.26: re- ceipts, none; expenses. $4.10: present balance, $27.16. F. F. A.: Balance, $253.21: re- ceipts, $14.45; expenses, S20.27: present balance, $247.39. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS First Grade— Marcia Siver celebrated h r sixth birthday before vacation. She treated the class to candy and cookie treats. Stanley Brun has moved to George, Iowa. He came from Luverne, Minn., and had been with us but a few weeks. Monday our room had many toys. Each pupils brought a fav- orite Christmas toy to school. The Pixns have new reading books. We like to read about the funny things Sally does. Second Grade— After Chris mas vacation the children came to school display- ing numerous gifts from Santa. In art class we made Frosty, the Snowman.” We have just finished reading the story of Smoky, a p?t kitten and we all enjoyed it very much. Ricky Phillips has moved to Missouri. Karen Kruse and Jim- my Brandt had birthdays and treated us to candy bars. Third Grade— This week in reading class we are reading stories from many lands. The science class is studying about air. We are cutting out snowflakes and making winter pictures in art. We are singing winter songs and we listen to Peter Pan rec- ords that Georgia Muser brought for us to listen to in music class. Fourth Grade— Happy New Year! We have had a very good at- tendance since Christmas vaca- tion. Winter scenes have been made in art class. New multiplication tracts we learned are the 6’s and 7’s. Such questions as, “What is the sun like and what makes the stars shine have been discussed in our science class. Sherry Pratt treated the class to candy bars in honor of her birthday. Bulldogs Drop Game To Flandreau Indians Saturday, January 4 the Bull- dogs played a polio benefit game here with the Flandreau Indians. The Indians won 51 to 35. High point man for the visitors was Longknife, with 20 points. Cox followed with 17. For the Bull- dogs Kruse and McCaskell each collected 10 while Wehrkamp got 8. The first quarter found the In- dians out in front by only two points. 10 to 8. At the half they had lengthened their lead, 25 to 16. Then in the third quarter the Bulldogs pulled to within three points of their speedy opponents. In the last quarter the fast-mov- ing Indians allowed the Bulldogs only 4 points, while they shoved in 17. — N — Seniors On Parade: Lvle Gehm is our next Senior on Parade. Lloyd has blue eyes and brown hair. Some of his favorites are: Song, Stream Line Cannonball. Food, ice cream. Actor, Bob Hope. Actress. Marilynn Monroe. Band, Guy Lombardo. Color, red. Pastime, hunting. Pet peeve, cousins. His ambition is to operate an ice cream factory. Activities: F. F. A. 1. 2, 3 4: Newsette staff 4: Annual staff 4. — N — Ag News De Smet Chapter of Future Farmers of America met January 15. Plans for the annual Father- Son banquet were discussed. Committees and suggestions fo - the banquet were also discussed. Charles Dalthorp, administrative assistant of State coH ge, will be the main sneaker. The ban- quet will be held Februarv 3. The fathers will be guests of their sons. — N — Individual Pictures Tak?n Individual pictures were tak- en Tuesday, January 6 by the National School Studios of Min- neapolis, with over 300 students having them taken. Upon arrival of the pictures, in abou a mon’h, the students can take al of th“m. half of them or none of them. The school will get 15 per cent of the money from the pictures. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, January 22, 1953 Unusual Number Absent Due To Illness, Storm There have been a great num- ber of absences in the past week due largely to the fact that many students have been ill. It might be said the situation was a bit alarming because so many of them became ill in such a short time. Also, the storm of January 15, which resulted in the closing of school, added further to the dilemma by the introduction of extreme cold and bad road con- ditions. The net result of the entire sit- uation was the overthrow of the semester test schedule as well as most of the other activities of the school. — N — January Birthdays Judy Nelson, January 1. Dale Williams, January 4. LaVonne Page, January 6. Marlyn Kruse, January 6. Marlene Erickson, January 9. Beverly Buhn, January 22. Collin Harris, Jenuary 22. Douglas Fritzel, January 30. — N — February Birthdays Shirley Flindt, February 1. Orlin Brown, February 3. Marilyn Morrison, Feb. 4. Neil Carpenter, Feb. 7. Virginia Palmer, Feb. 13. Donald Sprang, Feb. 13. Dorothy Sprang, Feb. 13. Marcella Hanson, Feb. 20. Loren Moore, Feb. 23. Lois Davidson, Feb. 24. Donald Freeman, Feb. 24. Sandra Allen, Feb. 25. Mary Lou Cavanaugh, Feb. 29. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke AG NEWS Summary report of all voca- tional agriculture projects is as follows: There were 6 wheat, 5 oats, 3 corn, 2 barley, 9 sow lit- ter, 7 beef, 4 sheep and 4 dairy projects completed for the school year ending December 31. The total gain in pounds for all livestock projects was 15.455. Total yields for all crop projects was 6.441 bushels. Total cost was $12,656.59; total income was $19,- 006.42: net profit was $6,349.83; students’ labor was $395.66: and total labor income was $6,745.43. — N — GRADE NEWS Sixth Grade: We are enjoying very much the book, “All Over Town,” by Carol Brink, for opening exer- cises. We have finished the fraction unit and will be starting a unit on decimals in arithmetic. A Health unit will be started in the new semester. We have fin- ished the required units in sci- ence. There have been several ab- sent because of flu. The rest of us hope we escape “Mr. Flu.” Ronnie Williamson and Larry Richards treated their class- mates in honor of their birth- days. Roger Lembke treated every- one in his class in honor of his birthday. The folllowing pupils had per- fect attendance the first semes- ter: Dorothy Aalbers, Allen Hauff, Rebecca Huisenga, Charles Seniors On Parade Our next senior on parade is none other than Marcella Han- son. She is 5 feet, 3 inches tall and has red hair and blue eyes. Some of her favorites include: Color, yellow. Food, hamburger and shoe- strings. Song, “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes.” Singer, Hank Snow. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Pastime, listening to the radio. Actor, Rock Hudson. Actress, Elizabeth Taylor. Movie, “Greatest Show on Earth.” Pet peeve, snow. The activities Marcella has par- ticipated in during her four years at D. H. S. are: Mixed chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; girl’s glee club 1. 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; librarian 3, 4; Annual staff 3, 4; F. U. N. 4; and Newsette staff 4. Kirchmeier, Dennis Muser, Elaine Stubbe and Roger Walline. Seventh Grade: Shirley Gutormson has been absent following a tonsilectomy. Eighth Grade: Some our our news was miss- ed during the Christmas “rush” so we would like now to thank our room mothers, Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Hinz for the cookies and ice cream they brought for our Christmas party. Mrs. Smith also sent cookies, and all were much appreciated. Sherill Hinz and Orville Bar- ringer have each missed several days of school due to illness. We have finished our work for the third period and are ready for tests this week. De Smet Hi NEIVSETTE from The De Smet News, January 29, 1953 Seniors On Parade: Donald Dean Hendricks, bet- ter known to all of us as just “Ticks,” is 18 years old, with dark black hair, hazel colored eyes and is 5 feet, 10 inches in height. “Ticks” has many fav- ories and some of them are: Pet peeve, stuck up girls. Favorite colors, gray and green. Favorite subject, bookkeeping. Pastime, going to Veblin. Hobby, hunting??? Singer, Bing Crosby. Actor, Stewart Granger. Actress, Marilyn Monroe. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Song, “Somebody Loves Me.” Movie, “With A Song In My Heart.” Food, shrimp. Ambition, to be a coach. Favorite sport, football. Activities: Track 1, 2, 3, 4; football 4; projector 1, 2, 3, 4: student manager 3, 4; basketball 4. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Having perfect attendance the first semester were. Renate Jas- mer, Karen Schultz, Roger Hil- lestad, Marcine Wika and Dixie Lea Peterson. We liked the new story book, “Doughnuts for Lin.” We read it for opening exercises. Our new social studies book will have stories about a boy named David. We plan to make a little movie about David going to country and city schools. We like to do our addition problems in numbers class. We are learning to count by 5’s and 10’s also. Fourth Grade: In geography class we are taking an imaginary trip to Switzerland. This is an interest- ing country to study about. We have completed the study of the harder multiplication tables. Snowflakes were cut in art class; free hand drawings of win- ter scenes were made. The study of the moon, earth’s nearest neighbor, is the new study in science. We have had an average of six to nine pupils absent due to ill- ness. In language class we are studying some of Longfellow’s poems, such as “The Children’s Hour” and “The Village Black- smith.” Newsette Staff Editor ........... Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke F. F. A. Sponsors Annual Father-Son Banquet The fourth annual F. F. A. Father-Son banquet will be held February 3 in the high school auditorium at 7 o’clock. Charles Dalthorp, administra- tive assistant from State college, will be guest speaker. Ward Miller, head of the botany de- partment at State college, will provide entertainment with his magic tricks. — N — Debate Squad Attends Invitational Forensic Meet In recent weeks the forensics squad has been working on the rather general subject, “What form of world government shall the United States support?” This has been done through discus- sion, research in the library and individual speeches attempting to develop their own interpreta- tions of the questions. Since the first of the year the problem has been narrowed down to a more concrete question, thus making it easier to debate the topic. As now stated it is: Re- solved, That the Atlantic Pact Nations Should Form A Federal Union. On January 17, members of the squad, including Gus Jacob, Her- man Blote, Don Freeman, Ver- lyn Lembke and Donald Sprang, with Mr. Mundhenke, coach, at- tended an invitational forensic meet for Class B high schools at State college, Brookings, in which seven schools were represented, Beresford, Milbank, Doland, De Smet, Canton, Tyndall and Flan- dreau. De Smet entered in three rounds of debate, winning two, one from Milbank and one from Beresford, winners of the meet last year. Entering in extemporaneous speaking was Gus Jacob, speak- ing on the subject of Foreign Aid, placing third. In extemporaneous the speak- er usually draws three topics, de- ciding on one of the three. He then is given from an hour to an hour and a half to find all his materials, organize the speech and deliver a talk of from to ten minutes in length. De Smet Host To Conference Tournament The De Smet public schools acted as host to the East Central Conference basketball tourna- ment held the afternoons and evenings of January 21 and 22 and the evening of Friday, the 23rd. Classes were held from 9:00 to 12 on Wednesday and Thursday but no classes were held Friday. Entertainment between halves was provided by an all-conference band, under the direction of the music directors of the participat- ing schools. — N — Student Body Given Basic Facts In Physics Glenn L. Morris, under the sponsorship of the University of Minnesota, presented to the en- tire student body January 20 a lecture-demonstration on the im- portance, possibilities and uses of electricity. He emphasized the fact that “imagination,” plus the desire and ability to go shead fith the idea created by this imagination is the basis of all past develop- ment and future progress. In brief, the “questioning mind” is a necessity. During the demonstration he gave a number of experiments on the use of the electric eye and what might be accomplished in its use. Perhaps the feature of most importance was that of an ever-present “magnetic field” in which we all exist. To prove the existence of this fact he conduct- ed a number of very fascinating experiments with the aid of some members of the student body. If one were to carry these funda- mental facts on to their ultimate conclusions we would have this thing called electricity and elec- tric motors. — N — Mid-Term Changes With the arrival of the mid- period of the school year we note that as to enrollment the figure is almost the same as the begin- ning of the year. Enrollment at first of year: Grade school, 189; now 187; high school enrollment first of year, 129: now 122. There have been changes in the subject offered: Busines Law is being replaced by Business Arithmetic and American Gov- ernment is replaced by Sociol- ogy. Each of the above courses are one semester courses. De Srnet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News- February 5, 1953 Conference Tournament Played Here Jan. 21-23 De Smet came out on top of the East Central Conference tournament played here January 21-23. Volga was runner-up and Iroquois was consolation winner. The scores of the games were: First round: De Smet 67, Ban- croft 42; Arlington 48, Iroquois 46; Volga 54, Oldham 45; Lake Preston 42, Erwin 41. Semi-consolations: Iroquois 71, Bancroft 24; Oldham 54, Erwin 44. Semi-finals: De Smet 49, Ar- lington 46; Volga 68, Lake Pres- ton 35. Consolation: Iroquois 81, Old- ham 62. Final: De Smet 57, Volga 39. Referees were Knowles Trip- pier of Canova and Ed Gossmire of Brookings. The total receipts were $1536.- 52, larger than last year’s receipts of $1183.75. For the first time 5% of the receipts are being given to an all-conference fund, which is to be used for trophies and other expensies. Music for the tournament was furnished by an all-conference band, with players from Arling- ton, Lake Preston, Volga and De Smet. Receipts from the concessions will be divided between the F. F. A., F. H. A., and “D” club. — N — Seniors On Parade: The next senior on parade is Jacqueline Dee Hauck, better known to most of us as “Jackie.” She is 18 years old, 5 feet, 5]4 inches tall and has dark blonde hair and blue eyes. Among here favorites are: Color, black. Song, “Happy Day.” Orchestra, Sammy Kaye. Singer, Frankie Lane. Actor, Jeff Chandler. Actress, Jane Wyman. Food, graham cracker pie. Pastime, chewing gum and dancing. Activities Jackie has partici- pated in during her high school days are: Vice president 1; Carnival queen 1: cheerleader 4; Pep club 2, 3, 4; F. U. N. 4; mixed chorus 1, 2: F. H. A., 1. 2, 3, 4; gil’s glee club, 1, 2; Newsette staff 4; Annual staff 4; G. A. A., 2, 3, 4; junior play. — N — Snapshots Taken The National School Studio, Inc., took individual snap shots of the high school and grade pu- pils. Most high school students had them taken. Prices were: For the 5x7, $1.00. The small snap shots are 50c a dozen. The 314x5 are 50c each. GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: Mary Beth Spencer, Carol Jean Norgaard, Douglas Rames, Lee Dugdale, Douglas Rames, Daniel Beck, Judy Schwartz, Patricia Samuel and Roger Huisenga had perfect attendance during the last period. Only three have had perfect attendance since school started this year. They are Roger Huis- enga, Douglas Rames and Pa- tricia Samuel. Our grades show the effects of interrupted school this past per- iod, which included Thanxsgiv- ing and Christmas vacation, prac- tice for the Christmas program, blizzards and snow and the flu epidemic. Only three pupils in- creased their grade average over last period. The girl making the greatest increase over last per- iod’s average was Judy Schwartz; the boy was Lee Dugdale. Many of our pupils have been sick the past few weeks. Judy Schwartz has just come home from the De Smet hospital but will not be able to be in school for a few more days. Margaret Peckenpaugh, who has been able to be in school only one day since the Christmas vacation, is now in the Huron hospital for obser- vation and treatment. We have been having much pleasure with new books. The books came last fall but we put part of them away until the last of the year. They are special books for making reading in- teresting for children. Sixth Grade: The January Y. C. L. m e'ing was held this week. New officers were elected: Ronnie William- son, president; Clifford Bidwell, treasurer; and Barbara Jensen, secretary. We are starting the book, “The Spirit of the Border,” for cp-n- ing exercises. Two new text books hava been started, “Our State” to be used in history and “Roads of Pro- gress” for reading. We had perfect attendance on Friday. This was the first time for three weeks. We surely hope we can continue to have regular attendance. Seventh Grade: The following students had birthday this month: Kenneth Meyers on January 19, Dennis Mickel January 23 and Donna Bidwell January. They each treated the class. The following students had perfect attendance the first se- mester: Barbara Brown, Judy Brown and Helen Close. Eighth Grade: Orville Barringer has left school as his family moved to a farm near Fedora. Our attendance has been poor due to the flu. Bulldogs Defeat Volga For E. C. Championship When the finals of the East Central conference rolled around we found the De Smet Bulldogs pitted against the Volga Cos- sacks. De Smet jumped to a quick lead and at the end of the first quarter the Bulldogs lead 17 to 9. A lid seemed to be on th’ Cos- sack bucket in the second quar- ter, while the De Smet five con- tinued to click. The half ended 33 to 18. In the second half the Cossacks continued to have trouble in hit- ting the bucket, whi'e the Bu’l- dogs continued to move steadi’y out in front. In the third quarter the Volga quint collected only 5 points while the Bulldogs drop- ped in 22. The Bulldogs coasted through the last quarter and the game ended 57 to 37. High point man for the Bull- dogs was Neil Carpenter with 15; for Volga VanderWaal with 17. — N — Enrollment Of 30 At Night School Classes About 30 teachers from rural schools and from the city schools of De Smet, Lake Preston and Oldham and several townspeople are enrolled in the night school classes held regularly in De Smet. The first semester classes were “Principles of Accounting” and “Current History.” These were completed January 23. The new classes of the second semester, which will start Feb- ruary 5, are “Principles of Ac- counting” and “Natural Science.” Teachers of these classes are Dr. Morris Spencer, dean of Hur- on college and instigator of the classes being taught here, who teaches Current History; Mr. Smith, who teaches Principles of Accounting; and Mr. Conklin, who teaches Natural Science. — N — Semester Honor Roll SUPERIOR Freshmen: Lois Davidson, Dal- las Freeman, Karen Munger, Glennis Nelson, Jeanne Wid- man, Larry Windedahl. Seniors: Herman Blote, Lonny Chase, Shirley Reese. Sophomores: Beverly Fitts, Sonja Ogren. Junior: Donald Freeman. EXCELLENT Seniors: Martha Bau, Audrey Dykstra, Barbara Fitts, Verlyn Lembke, Eugene Timm, Deloris Aalbers. Sophomories: Donald Buchele, Dorothy Dykstra, Binnie Hunter, Carol Larson, Barbara O’Neill, Carol Krieger. Freshmen: Sandra Allen, Car- la Blue, Kenneth Heuther, Gary Marx, Grace Spencer. Juniors: Marian Nordlund, Sonja Petersen, Donald Sprang. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, February 12, 1953 Blunt Monarchs Defeat Bulldogs 56-51 Jan. 28 Friday, January 28, the Bull- dogs were hosts to the touring Blunt Monarchs. They were de- feated by the visitors, 56-51. The De Smet five had a rather cool night as far as shooting was concerned. They made only 19 out of 30 free throws, while the Blunt team popped in 18 out of 23. At the first stop the Monarchs led the Bulldogs 17-15. By half- time they had rolled up an eight- point lead, 34-26. In the third period the Bulldogs managed to cut that lead by only one point —44-37. In the last quarter the Bulldogs kept whittling away at the visitors lead, but as the game ended they were still behind, 56 to 51. High scorer for De Smet was Ronnie Wynn with 18. Carpenter followed with 10. For Blunt Kirsch scored 19 and Welch 14. The game brought the Bulldogs record to 12 wins and 9 losses. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Mrs. Harold Richardson and Mrs. Wayne Meyer visited our room recently. We were very happy to have them. We have started subtraction and addition in our number class. Each pupil has made flash cards for home use. We like to draw pictures for our movie in social studies. Mr. Munger fixed a movie box for us. Bobby Ryland brought Mr. Carrot to school. It’s a little man made from carrots. Plans are being made for our valentine box and party. Susan Brown had perfect at- tendance so far this year. Second Grade: James Hein had a birthday January 21 and celebrated by treating the class to candy bars. The class is proud of our new red books in reading class. The title of the book is “More Friends and Neighbors.” In science class we have been learning about the sun, moon and stars. We find our study of the solar system to be very interest- ing. We have been making valen- tines in art class, which reminds us that Valentine’s Day is almost here. Due to the many illnesses going around several students have been absent from school. We hope that everyone will soon re- cover and be able to return to school. Newsette Staff Editor ........... Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke P-T-A Circus Coming Tuesday, February 17 The P-T-A will present a pro- gram February 17 — the Great Grinmore Circus, the greatest show on earth. When the music starts to play the vendors will rush in and sell. After the introduction of the Master of Ceremonies elephants and clowns will make a Grand Entrance. Other acts will include the midgets, a lion tamer, a piano solo, a two-ring dog act, snake charmer, an acrobat, floating lady, ballet dancers, strong man act, Wild West riders, three bears, Flindt twirlers, magician act, Huron square dance, ivory tick- lers, gufus dance, minstrels and other acts. Local people wil make up the cast, most of them being in major roles. Why not come and en- joy the show! — N — INTRA MURAL BASKETBALL There are four teams compet- ing in intra-mural this year. They are the Zippers, Globe Trotters, Eagles and Pups. So far the Globe Trotters and the Zippers each have four wins and two losses. The Pups have a 3-3 rec- ord and the Eagles have lost 5 and won 1. Herman Blotes leads the scor- ers with 62 points. Next comes Schultz with 58 and then Rich- ards with 54. Members of the varsity have been acting as coaches and as referees for the teams. Third Grade: For opening exercises we have been listening to a new book, “Toby Tyler.” It is about a boy who ran away to join a circus. In arithmetic we have been multiplying new work tables one through three. We have been studying Simple Machines and Safety. There is one February birthday in our room, Dennis Brown, who celebrated his birthday February 8. Four.h Grade: February: 1. The shortest month. 2. The Valentine month. 3. The Birthday month. We are busy making valen- tines and will have a party Fri- day afternoon. Dennis Nelson is a new stu- dent in our room. Financial Statement For High School General Fund Following is the financial re- port of the high school general fund for January: Students Association, last bal- ance $565.06; receipts, $298.69; expenses, $244.25; new balance, $619.50. Athletics, overdrawn, $148.14; receipts, $1956.81; expenses, $1706.45; new balance, $102.22. Class of ’53, last balance, $44,- 58; expenses, $2.20; new balance, $42.38. Class of ’54, last balance, $103.- 92; receipts, $14.35; new balance, $118.27. Class of ’55, none. Class of ’56, none. Administration, last balance, $547.67; receipts, $120.00; ex- penses, $10.41; new balance, $657.27. Music, overdrawn, $237.43; re- ceipts, $21.61; present overdrawn, $215.85. Annual, oid balance, $95.00; new balance, $95.00. Carnival, old balance, $151.83; new balance, $151.83. F. H. A., last balance, $135.69; receipts, $80.00; new balance, $215.69. “D’ Club, last balance, $27.16; receipts, $81.50; new balance, $108.66. F. F. A., last balance, $247.39; receipts, $79.76; expenses, $16.10; new balance, $310.05. Total new balance. $2205.01. Receipts and disbursements of the East Central Conference tournament are included in this report. — N — Seniors On Parade: Gustave Francis Jacob, w'ho is better known to us as just plain Gus, is 17 years of age, weighs 145 pounds and is 5 feet, 7 in- ches tall. Among his favorites are: Beverage, coffee. Color, red. Actor, Boris Karloff. Actress, Marlene Dietrich. Song, Strauss music. Subject, chemistry. Pastime, drinking coffee. Pet peeve, inefficient govern- ment. Future career, rest. Orchestra, Spike Jones. Movie, “Les Miserables.” Saying, hog market up 7c. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; de- bate 3, 4; chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; foot- ball 3, 4; track 3, 4; junior play 3; declam 1, 2, 3. De Srnet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News February 19, 1953 Win Seven Superiors At Regional Music Contest Wednesday, March 11, the small groups regional music con- test was held in Milbank. The local winners in piano and vocal solos, all horn soloists and small groups participated in the contest. Rating superior were: Beverly Buhn, piano; Kathleen Falconer, flute; Elizabeth Jacob, base clar- inet; Glennie Nelson ,baritone horn; Douglas Fritzel, saxaphone; Dallas Freeman, tenor solo; and the boy’s quartet. Excellent rating winners were: Binnie Hunter, trombone; Doug- las Fritzel, clarinet;; saxaphone quartet; woodwind ensemble; lone Moore, mezzo-soprano solo; Donald Sprang , baritone solo; Donald Freeman, baritone solo; Donald Russell, bass solo; and Karen Braun, contralto solo. Very good ratings included: Carol Larson, soprano solo and the girls’ sextette. Our congratulations to these students for the honor they have brought to our school. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on parade is our always smiling Lois John- son. She is 17 years old, 5 feet, 3 inches tall and has dark brown hair and eyes. Some of “Lo’s” favorites are: Food, chicken. Color, blue. Pastime, dancing. Subject, Speech. Song, “South.” Movie, “Starlift.” Actor, Gordon McCrae. Actress, Doris Day. Singer, Eddie Fisher. Ochestra, Guy Lombardo. Pet peeve, people who won't speak. Hobbie, hotroding around. Ambition, to be an airline hos- tess. Activities: F. U. N., 4: F. H. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep club 2, 3, 4; mixed chorus, 3; girl’s glee club, 3; G. A. A., 3, 4; senior play, 4; News- ctte staff, 4. — N — Hayti Hands Bulldogs Tenth Defeat Of Season The Bulldogs suffered their tenth defeat of the season at the hands of the Hayti Redbirds, the No. 1 team in the state. The game was played at the Lake Norden gymnasium. Final score was 69 to 44. Pete Kruse and Wes McCas- kell scored 11 points each for the locals, while Paulson led the Hayti five with 20. Quarter scores all favored Hay- ti, as follows: 15-13, 30-26, 49-35 and 69-44. The Hayti “B” team won the first game of the evening 48 to 32. The Vital Link We have often marveled at the ease and efficiency with which so many things can occur at one and the same time in an institution as large as a public school, in particular the De Smet public schools. Under no condi- tion do we wish to minimize the efforts of the superintendent, principal, teachers and students, but have you ever stopped to consider the amount of time put in by the custodian of an estab- lishment of the type we have here. The usual day starts at 4:00 a. m., when he arrives to check the furnace and turn up the heat so that all of the class rooms will be warm and comfortable by 8:00 a. m., when some of the first teachers arrive to take up their duties for the day. Then he Uk s care of additional duties so as to arrive home for breakfast by 7 o’clock. He is again back in school by 8:00, to be on hand to answer the many quest:ons and problems put to him by the stu- dents and teachers. This las s for at least an hour. When the classes for the day begin he then turns his attention to the cleaning of the auditorium, which in all probability has been used the evening before. Of course all of this time he answers the many inquiries which have a strange way of reaching him. Maintenance of the auditorium, that is cleaning and repairing, usually requires the entire fore- noon. At 1 o’clock he returns to re- sume his duties, which can mean most anything until 3:30, when he starts sweeping the classrooms. This last until 6:00, after which he makes a dash home for his supper so as to be back in time for the events of the evening. The evening events usually re- quire the setting up of the neces- sary equipment so as to make the event possible, his watchful eye on the affair so that the even- ing will run smoothly should some of the equipment fail, and then when all is over he must close up the building for the night. The closing hour is usually 10:30 or 11 and thus we have a day of an unsung hero who is so vital and necessary to our very existence. — N — Seniors Take Tests The seniors took the state Uni- versity test this week. This test is given to seniors in all high schools in the state. The test con- tained four sections and a time of two hours was given in which to complete it. The four sections of the test were English, mathametics, sci- ence and social science. The test is used as a means of determining the scholarships that will be giv- en by the state schools of South Dakota. Flandreau Defeats Bulldogs 53-47 On Local Floor A week ago Tuesday night the Bulldogs were unable to find the basket in the first half, and Flan- dreau had a half-time lead of 30- 19, going on to win the gam, 53- 47. There was a lot of fouling, with three starters on each team going out on fouls. There were 23 fouls called on De Smet and 20 on Flanlreau. The game was never too close except for about the last five minutes of play when the Bull- dogs had the lead cut down to three points. High scorer for De Smet was Kruse, with 19 points. The “B” team a’so lost, 43-38. Clark was high scorer for the lo- cals, with 11 points. — N —. GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: We had a happy surprise this week. We had a package from our fifth grade friends in Wal- kerton, N. C. They sent each one a nice letter and a very pretty valentine. We are having a very interest- ing time in geography, making our notebooks. We are collecting pictures of state flags and state seals. We wonder if any one has an old copy of the National Geographic magazine for July, 1946, that they would be willing to give us. It has pictures of the seals of the states in it. In the magazine we have some one has already taken out part of Ihe pages so our chart can’t be com- pleted. We would appreciate any old copies of National Geographic. We can use them in many ways. Margaret Peckenpaugh and Bernetta Penney are still unable to be in school. Everyone else is now back in school. Sixth Grade: We had a valentine party Fri- day afternoon. Games were play- ed, valentines exchanged and a lunch served. Delbert Spencer, Clifford Bid- well and Ronnie Johnston have had birthdays in February. They treated the class to candy bars. In arithmetic we are begin- ning the unit of division of deci- mals. In English we have com- pleted the unit on pronouns. We have our room decorated with valentines and pictures of Lincoln, which were free-hand drawn. Seventh Grade: Carol Kay Melstad treated the class to candy bars on her birth- day February 4 and Carol Math- ison brought birthday treats on February 6. Mary Ellen Glover is attend- ing school here for a few weeks. From here she will go to Trieste, Italy. The seventh grade had a valen- tine party Friday afternoon. . De Sntet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, Mar;h 5, 1953 Bulldogs Defeat Iroquois Last Play Of Game Before a packed house the De Smet Bulldogs met their old ri- vals, Iroquois, and as far as the fans were concerned they got their money’s worth of basket- ball. The Bulldogs were behind 13- 12 at the first stop, but managed to outplay the Chiefs and were ahead at the half 29-21. At the end of the third quarter the De fmet five were still in the lead, 45-42. Then in the final perioji the Chiefs slowly overcame an 8-point lead and with about five seconds to go tied the game at 59-59. Carpenter brought the ball across the center stripe and let fly with a long shot. It bounced off the rim and Jim Clarke grab- bed it and shot it through the hoop just as the buzzer sounded, ending the game with De Smet on top 61 to 59. High point men were Don Stoneking with 28 for Iroquois and Ronnie Wynn with 20 for De Smet. — N — English News Notes Students in high school are for the most part studying selections from American and English writers. Below is given the study of individual classes: Freshmen: Stories of adven- ture. Two outstanding ones were “Lindbergh in Paris” and Helen Keller’s “Sees.” Sophomores: The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. Juniors: Civil war period and homestead act. Henry Albrecht brought a certificate of their homestead, signed by Benjamin Harrison on Sept. 19, 1890. Seniors: The Tragedy of Mac- beth, by William Shakespeare. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on parade is Pete Kruse. He is 18 years old, 5 feet, 9 Vz inches tall, has dark blonde hair and blue eyes. Some of Pete’s favorites are: Color, blue. Actress, Doris Day. Actor, Jerry Lewis. Movie, “Starlift.” Song, “My Baby’s Cornin’ Home.” Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Food, apple pie. Pastime, playing basketball. Hobby, hunting. Pet peeve, high heels and ank- lets. Ambition, undecided. GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade— We are glad to report that Ber- netta Penney has been able to return to school. She has been keeping up with us at home so she has most of her work made up and will be able to keep up with her group. We are sorry to report that Margaret Peckenpaugh is still un- able to come to school. We hope she will make speedy recovery, so she too, may be wtih us again. We really miss her. Carol Ann Morrison has been ill this week and we have had a few out from day to day, but our attendance has been better. We have had a good period for work and the time has gone fast so that it is hard to believe that it is test time again or the end of our fourth six-week period of school. We hope the next period will be even better. With spring on its way we should have less ab- sences from sickness, bad weath- er and roads, so that we can be ready for our best work. With spelling contests, declam con- tests, etc., near at hand, these will be days filled with many activities. Sixth Grade: We suddenly realized this is the end of another six-week per- iod. We wonder where the time goes when it passes so quickly. We are reviewing this week. We made posters in art by cut- ting letters for Washington and a silhouette. This was done in black and white. For opening exercises we are reading the book “Of Courage Undaunted.” This is a story of Lewis and Clarke exploring the Louisiana Purchase. This fits into our history work very well. Do you know there are only 12 weeks of school remaining for the year? Have you visited school to see what your child is doing? We have extended a welcome to our parents and friends many times this year, and here it is again. The welcome mat is out at the sixth grade room. Eighth Grade: There are still many absences due to illness. We have had only one day of perfect attendance since Christmas. We are glad to have Margaret Glover with us for a few weeks before the family leaves for Italy. The girls won the spelling con- test this six weeks and the boys treated with candy bars. Agriculture News Notes Participating in the South Da- kota East Central Crop Show February 16 and 17, were Gary Marx and Loren Moore, who each received a red ribbon and $7.50 on “L” barley and Chero- kee oats, respectively. District VI winners of the S. D. Pioneer corn growing contest were: Larry Janssen, first prize, $25.00; Marvin Mundhenke, sec- ond prize, $15.00; Keith Larson, third prize, $5.00. Eighteen ag boys attended the wrestling exhibition at the Huron arena February 24, sponsored by the Huron F. F. A. chapter. Dem- onstrations were given on ama- teur, college and professional wrestling. Bob Sterr, De Smet F. F. A. member, was one of the participants. — N — Tcurament School Schedule The district tournament was held in the Huron arena Wednes- day and Thursday of last week. School was held all the time ex- cept Thursday afternoon. The band members were excused on Wednesday and Thursday after- noons to play in the tournament band. — N — Band Receives Gift The band received a $25 gift from the Farmers Union for en- tertaining them with a half hour of music at the Farmers Union gathering held last Wednesday in the auditorium. It has not been decided what the money will be used for. The band played at the Huron arena for the District 15 basket- ball tournament. — N — No School February 20 There was no school Friday, February 20, because of the bliz- zard that was raging. It would have been almost impossible to have had school because most roads were closed and walking would have been dangerous. — N — Student Parlicipation At D-d-Led Banquet Speaker at the Dad-Lad ban- quet was Father Donald Liepold, local Catholic priest. Following the banquet there were selections by the boy’s quar- tet, which includes, Gus Jacob, Donald Freeman, Dallas Freeman end Don Russell; saxaphone quar- tet which includes Douglas Frit- zel, Shirley Reese, Marian Nord- lund and LeRoy Kruse. Piano solos were played by Beverly Buhn and Dennis Muser. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, March 12, 1953 Rate Well In Grade Music Contest, Redfield The grade school music con- test was held at Redfield Satur- day, February 28. Mrs. George Muser, Harlan Seeley, Tommy Williamson and Hans Christensen took the con- testants there. Winning superior ratings were: Ronnie Williamson, mellophone; Roger Fritzel, snare drum; Shar- on Schmidt, Joane Kruse, Shir- ley Gutormson, clarinet trio; Ron- nie Williamson, piano solo; Den- nis Muser, piano solo; and Elaine Stubbe, piano solo. Receiving an excellent rating were: Sharon Schmidt, clarinet; Janet Seeley, piano; Phyllis Smith, piano; Barbara Moore, piano; and Shirley Gutormson, piano. Janet Seeley received a good rating on a cornet solo. — N — Honor Society Installed At P-T-A March 10 Students in the newly formed local chapter of the National Honor Society will be officially installed in the organization at the regular meeting of the P-T-A March 10. Students are chosen for the or- ganization by their scholastic standings in school and also by the teachers on other standings. The society promotes scholastic and character improvement. Officers of the new group are: President, Eugene Timm; vice president, Donald Freeman; sec- retary, Marian Nordlund; and treasurer, Don Sprang. — N — F. F. A. Sponsors School Parly The F. F. A. sponsored a school party Monday, March 2. The evening was spent in dancing and movies of the orchestras of A1 Donahue, Charlie Barnett, Glen Gray, Gus Arnheim, Matty Mat- neck and Harry James. After the dance, lunch was ser- ved by the F. F. A. boys. — N — AG NEWS The De Smet Chapter of Future Farmers of America met March 2 in the ag room. After a short business meeting, the evening was spent entertaining the high school in the form of a film- dance. Lunch was served by the F. F. A. following the dance. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS Firsl Grade: We have a special reading table. On this table are books for us to take home and read. We like these stories. Some of them are about Winky the Mon- key. In language class we are study- ing about little jingles. We each are making up a jingle of our own. A weather calendar is on our blackboard. Each day we draw a picture to represent the weath- er. We like to have the big sun show itself. Little Dutch boys and wind- mills were made in art class. Joan Meyer and Mary Ann Tibbetts brought some more rugs and doilies for our doll house. Seccnd Grade: Patty Johnson and Richard Siver had birthdays and they treated us to candy bars. In reading class the Brownies are almost finished with their readers and they will soon begin on “More Friends and Neigh- bors,” the new one. In language we are learning how to write let- ters. In art class we are making kites and shamrocks to remind us that spring is almost here. We had two visitors Monday, Mrs. Arthur Poppen and Mary. Third Grade: Even though several students have been absent because of sick- ness there are several students with perfect attendance for the last six weeks. They are: Ken- neth Aalbers, Lana Garry, Ken- neth Huisenga, Arnold Jensen, Zandra Mickel, Georgia Muser, Bernard Pitman and Rodney Schultz. Birthdays this month include: Richy Close March 2 and Shelia Hoyer, March 6. In art class we are making clowns and circus animals. In arithmetic we are learning to divide. For opening exercises we are reading a new book called “The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore.” Fourth Grade: Our imaginary trip in geo- graphy this period will take us to China and Japan. The following were neither Financial Reports Given As Of March 1st Student Activity: Last balance, $619.50; receipts $534.56; expen- ses, $543.79; present balance, $610.27. Athletics: Last balance, $102.22; receipts, $362.35; expenses, $193.- 95; present balance, $270.62. Class of ’53: Last balance, $42.- 38; receipts, $6.70; present bal- ance, $49.08. Class of ’54: Present balance, $118.27. Administration: Last balance, $657.26; receipts, $85.00; expenses, $28.00; present balance, $714.26. Music: Overdrawn, $215.85. Annual: Last balance, $95.00; receipts, $363.05; expenses, $308,- £0; present balance, $149.25. Carnival: Present balance, $151.83. F. H. A.: Last balance, $215.69; receipts, $80.62; expenses, $242.- 20; present balance, $54.11. “D” Club: Last balance, $108.- 66; receipts, $27.05; expenses, $5.00; present balance, $130.71. F. F. A.: Last balance $310.05; expenses, $111.44; present bal- ance, $198.61. Total balance on hand, all funds, $2231.16. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior in parade is Arleen Lee, who has blonde hair, blue eyes and is 5 feet, 9% inches tall. Among her favorites are: Food, hamburgers and shoe- strings. Color, blue. Movie, “The Merry Widow.” Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Actress, Elizabeth Taylor. Actor, Dean Martin. Singer, Doris Day. Song, “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes.” Subject, typing. Pet peeve, conceited people. Among her activities are: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; F. H. A. treas- urer 3; F. H. A. district vice president 3; F. U. N. secertary 4; mixed chorus 2, 3, 4; girl’s glee club 2, 3, 4; office 3, 4; Pep club 3; Annual staff 4; Newsette staff 4. absent nor tardy the past period: Terry Peschl, Jackie Rundell, Gerald Still, Jimmie Stover, Clair Sweesy, Tommy Williamson and Robert Graham. Clair Sweezy, in honor of his birthday, treated the class to can- dy bars. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, March 19, 1953 March Meeting P-T-A Hears Several Discussions The March meeting of the P- T-A was held Tuesday evening, March 10. The possibility of getting pianos for the school was dis- cussed. There was an explana- tion of the proposed building plan of the school. This matter will be presented to the voters at a special election March 31. The program consisted of a piano solo by Ronnie William- son; two songs by a girl’s sex- tette; a clarinet trio by Joan Kruse, Sharon Schmidt and Shir- ley Gutormson. There was a ceremony for the initiation of the charter members of the National Honor Society. Lunch was served by the third grade mothers. — N — GRADE NEWS Fifth Grade: There were only five pupils with perfect attendance the last six weeks. They were Tanya Hunter, Roger Huisenga, James Kickland, Douglas Rames and Carol Jean Wehrkamp. Our girl with the greatest grade increase over her last period aver- age was Carol Jean Norgaard. Our boys with the greatest in- crease wrere Lenny Jarman and Douglas Rames, as they were a tie. Sixth Grade: We are reading “Ban-Joe and Grey Eagle” for opening exer- cises. This is a story of a boy and a prize winning horse of Kentucky. We are progressing with the parts of speech in English. We are now on adverbs. In history we are studying the state institutions. We will locate each one on a map along with other noted things of South Da- kota. In art class we had a make- believe kite contest. Each pupil designed a kite using his own Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russsll Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke ideas. We have a nice variety. Several students have started working on declam selections. Our room contest will be in April. Dorothy McDonald treated the class to candy bars on her birth- day, March 6. Eighth Grrde: Phyllis Smith treated the class to candy bars on her birthday, March 5th. Janet Seeley also brought treats on her birthday. At our last Y. C. L. meeting the following officers were elected: President, Linda Jacob; vice pres- ident, Sherill Hinz; secretary, Barbara Kruse; treasurer, Bar- bara Moore. We are sorry to have Margaret Glover leave school after being here for several weeks. We wish the family good luck and hope they will enjoy their stay in Italy. — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on parade is Bob Lee, who is 17 years of age and is 5 feet, 8 inches tall. He weighs 145 pounds and has light brown hair and blue eyes. Among his favorites are; Food, chili. Color, blue. Movie, “Greatest Show on Earth.” Actress, Ava Gardner. Actor, John Wayne. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Song, “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes.” Hobby, hunting. Pastime, reading. Pet peeve, socioligy reports. Subject, physics. Activities: Junior play 3; sen- ior play 4; basketball 1; track 1, 3, 4: F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Chapter president 4. De Smet Represents Region II In Debate Word has been received from the division chairman of the Speech Association that De Smet high school is to represent Divis- ion II in the state debate tourna- ment. It has not yet been decided if De Smet will be represented in extemporaneous speaking. This year the speech associa- tion has broken the schools down in two groups. “A and “B,” De Smet being a “B school. The tournament is to be held March 30-31 at Pierre. — N — April Birthdays Herman Blote, April 11. Lonny Chase, April 12. Shirley Reese, April 28. Ronnie Wynn, April 28. Delores Peterson April 17. Francis Ryland, April 23. Jeanne Widman, April 6. — N — Intramural Touramenl The intramural tournament started Monday nieht. The first game was the Zippers vs. Eagles, the Zippers winning 26 to 15. High scorers were Blote with 10 and Kellar with 6. The second game was between the Pups and the Globetrotters. It was won by the Globetrotters 31 to 27. High scorers were Schultz with 17 and Timm with 12. The tournament will be finish- ed Monday evening. It will pit the Pups and Eagles in the first game and the Zippers and the Globetrotters for the champion- ship. — N — Senior Announcements Chosen Senior class announcements were chosen last Friday. As there was a wide selection to choose from there was much dispute but all are well pleased with the attractive selection. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, March 26, 1953 Zippers - Globetrotters In Intra-Mural Finals The Zippers won the intra- mural tourament by defeating the Globetrotters. The Pups took con- solation honors over the Eagles. This winds up the season for all teams. Intra-mural is made up of boys who don’t quite have the experience to play on the var- sity or those boys who don't have time to practice. — N — Local Team To Enter State F. F. A. Judging Contest The state F. F. A. judging con- test is to be held April 20. One team is entered in each of the seven contests from all vocational agriculture departments in the state. The contests include livestock, dary meats, poultry and eggs, field crop judging and identifi- cation, milk and cream grading and farm mechanics. A student can enter the same contest but once. Judging instruction is being given in the class room now and soon the respective teams will be attending practice judging schools in further preparation for the state contest. — N — GRADE NEWS First Grade: Joan Meyer had a birthday last week. She was seven years old. She treated the class to candy bars. Easter decorations are being made in art class. We plan to dye eggs some day, too. In numbers we have learned to tell the hours and the half-hours of time. Each day we learn new number conbinations, too. Several new pieces of furniture have been added to the doll house. Mary Jane Richardson and Becky Belzer brought var- ious pieces. Mary Alice Kruse and Freddie Tibbetts visited our room this last week. We are very busy learning our Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke D CLUB PARTY The annual “D” club party was held Tuesday, March 17. Only those who have won athletic awards were included and all wer required to have dates. The affair began with a ban- quet served by the home econ- omics girls with the aid of Miss Lewis. After the banquet a dance was held in the auditorium. The music was recorded and played over the public address system. Roses were presented to the girls as favors. The “D” club wishes to thank all those who helped to make the event a success. selections for the speaking con- test which is to be very soon. Th'rd Grade— We have a new pupil, Mary Ellen Langland, who came from Washington School District No. 27. We are busy getting ready for the declamation contest, which will be held April 2. We have started our new read- ing books, Wide Wings,” having finished “More Streets and Roads.” Recent birthdays in our room were Gloria Kickland, Kenneth Huisenga and Jerry Meyer. Fourth Grade: Gerald Still was operated on for appendicitis Sunday evening at the Huron hospital. Several cards and a gift were sents to him. The fourth grade, and Mrs. Basart, hope he will have a quick recovery and be back soon. The book, “The Twisted Claw” is being read for opening exer- cises. Pictures of spring and birds are being drawn and colored for art. Easter bunnies and posters are being made to decorate the walls of the room. Archery Exhibition Pleases As Assembly Program On March 17 the school was entertained with an archery pro- gram presented by Carl and Hel- en Joseph. They presented dif- ferents exhibits of bows, how to hold them, how to aim them and told of the use of the different kinds. They also displayed many different kinds of arrows, told their history, what kind of game they were used for and why. Along with this the Josephs demonstrated different shooting with bows and arrows, which made a very interesting program. — N — Seniors On Parade: There she speeds across the floor, And in her hands work galore. But always with a smile arrayed, Is Verlyne, our next Senior on Parade. Verlyne Rae Lembke was born July 20, 1936. She is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and has dark hair and green eyes. Some of her favor- ites are: Food, onions. Color, scarlet. Singer, Eddie Fisher. Actor, Charleton Heston. Actress, Leslie Caron. Movie, “Gone With the Wind.” Subject, physics. Pastime, writing letters and listening to the radio. Song, “Stardust.” Orchestra, Ralph Materie. Pet peeve, people who go around hitting you “playfully” and unfair administration. Ambition, to prove to men that women are equal. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; mix- ed chorus 2, 3, 4; girl’s glee club 1, 2, 3. 4; office 3, 4: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. U. N. 4: debate 4: declam 1, 2, 3, 4; N. H. S. 4; Girl’s State 3; junior play 3; senior play 4; Newsette staff 3; band vice president 3; chorus vice presi- dent 2: Annual staff 4: glee club and chorus librarian 4: All-State chorus 3. 4: girl’s sextette 3, 4; Pep club 3, 4; A. S. E. 3, 4. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, April 2, 1953 HONOR ROLL Third Nine-Week Period Superior: Lonny Chase, Donald Freeman, Lois Davidson, Dallas Freeman, Shirley Reese, Glennis Nelson, Jeanne Widman, Larry Windedahl. Excellent: Deloris Aalbers, Her- man Blote, Martha Bau, Audrey Dykstra, Barbara Fitts, Lois Johnson, Robert Lee, Eugene Timm, Marian Nordlund, Sonja Peterson, Dorothy Dykstra, Don- ald Buchele, Beverly Fitts, Bin- nie Hunter, Carol Larson, Sonja Ogren, Barbara O'Neill, Deloris Peterson, Sandra Allen, Carla Blue, Kenneth Heuther, LeRoy Kruse, Gary Marx, Karen Mun- ger. — N — GRADE NEWS F flh Grade: We wish a most joyous Easter season to all of our friends. Sixth Grade: We are happy to have spring come. We enjoy playing outside at recess and before school be- gins. We have started a map project in geography. Each student is responsible for one country on the map. We will locate cities, rivers, mountains and will put in the important products. This will be interesting work and also a good review of our year’s study. In arithmetic the percentage unit has been started. This is the last new work for the year. The last six weeks we will spend in review. We have our room decorated with Easter motifs. Seventh Grade: The Y. C. L. officers elected at the last meeting were: Presi- dent, Donna Bidwell; vice presi- dent, Mary Ellen Glover; secre- tary, Helen Close; treasurer, Sharon Schultz. Genevieve Durfee is a new pu- pil. She came from Minnehaha county. Mary Ellen Glover has left for Trieste, Italy, with her folks. For opening exercises we have read “Little Britches” by Ralph Moody and we are now enjoy- ing “Man of the Family.” Several pupils are working on declam pieces. ALL-STATE BAND CONCERT The all-state band concert was held in the Huron arena Tues- day evening, March 24. The band is composed of 150 students, comprising the best musicians from each school. Glennis Nelson, baritone, and Douglas Fritzel, clarinet, attend- ed from De Smet. Glennis was selected as the third best bari- tone horn player in the state. The band was directed by Mr. Hindsley from the University of Illinois. — N — Attend Redfield Judging School Thirteen boys attended the Redfield judging school Satur- day, March 28. Freshmen boys judging crop samples and identi- fying weed and crop seeds were: Orlin Brown, Kenneth Hamen, Gary Marx, Loren Moore, Neil Roush, Donald Timm, Delver Williams and Larry Windedahl. Judging four classes of Hols‘e:n cows and heifers were: Larry Janssen, Marvin Mundhenke, Paul Widman, Donald Conner and Lyle Gehm. — N — Hickory Stick Mee'ing The Hickory Stick club meet- ing was held Monday evening, March 23, at Oldham. All schools were represented. It was voted to have the con- ference track meet at Brookings April 28; the grade meet at Lake Preston, May 6; the commercial contest at Arlington and the con- ference basketball tournament at Arlington next year. No date was set for this event. The rest of the evening was spent in arranging next year’s basketball schedules by the var- ious coaches. Lunch was served by members of the Oldham faculty. Eighth Grade: Wayne Langland is a new pu- pil in our grade, having come in from a rural school. Our attendance is still poor and we find that so many ab- sences hold back the work of the whole grade. We hope that ill- ness will be the only reason for absences during the rest of the term. 33 Boys Report For Spring Track Practice Track equipment was issued to 33 boys March 16, with 10 letter- men back from last year’s squad. They are Neil Carpenter, Pete Kruse, Wes McCaskell, Ronny Wynn, Gus Jacob, Don Russell, Don Hendricks, George Wehr- kamp, Paul Widman, Marvin Mundhenke and Collin Harris. The weather has been good and the boys have been running out- side quite a bit. The team plans to attend about six track meets, starting with the Redfield relays April 16. — N — Spring Fever” Chosen As Senior Class Play The senior class has chosen the play, “Spring Fever” by Glenn Hughes, to be presented under the direction of Miss Colby Thurs- day, April 30. Members of the cast are: Gus Jacob, Lonny Chase, Neil Car- penter, Bob Lee, Donald Russell, Herman Blote, Shirley Rees°„ Barbara Fitts, Verlyn Lembke, Lois Johnson, Jackie Hauck and Martha Jean Bau. — N — Seniors On Parade: Presenting, as our next Senior on Parade, is our “always ready for a fight” Wayne Meyers. He is 18 years old, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with blue eyes and brown hair. Wayne says his favorites are: Food, steak. Color, blue. Subject, Agriculture. Actor, Allen Ladd. Actress, Jennifer Jones. Movie, Ruby Gentry. Singer, Hank Williams. Orchestra, Wayne King. Activities: F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; bas- ketball 2, 3, 4; football 4; track 4; class secretary 4; Annual staff 4; Newsette staff 4; junior and sen- ior play. Miss Hinz was given a sur- prise party and a gift from the class on her birthday. After sev- eral games were played, we en- joyed a lunch of ice cream and cake. De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, April 9, 1953 What Happened? That is the big question which has been confronting the de- bate squad the past week. It all started as a result of the State Debate Tournament. On March 29 the squad went to Pierre to be present at the State Debate Tournament wh ch was held March 30-31. In the first round the negative team de- bated against Doland and in the second round the affirmative de- bated against Highmore. When the announcements were made at 11:00 a. m., De Smet had one win and one loss, which accord- ing to the executive secretary of the State Speech Association, Cecil Monroe, meant we were still in the tournament. According to calculations D' Smet was to have a “bye” in the third round and debate again in the fourth round, which would be held the next morning. But, upon returning from lunch our coach was advised by Mr. Mon- roe that we were not in the run- ning due to a mistake in his read- ing the decisions. That being the case, we felt it no longer neces- sary to remain. Then, upon arriving home we were informed that according to news obtained in some of the newscasts and information later in the newspapers, De Smet was to have debated in the third round on the negative. So, the squad is s4ill asking the all im- portant question. — N — To Attend Region III Music Contest, Brookings The Region III music contest for large groups will be held at Brookings Friday, April 10. Taking part from the local school will be the band, mixed chorus, girl’s glee club and boy’s glee club. In previous years there has been a mass concert at night with all bands and vocal groups tak- ing part. This year the groups receiving the highest rating will present the evening concert. — N — Easter Vacation There was no school from Fri- day until Tuesday morning, the school closing for its annual Eas- ter vacation. Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS First Grade: Betty Mullinix brought a very pretty rug for the doll house. Her grandmother made it for us. Thank you, Mrs. Christensen. Mary Jane Richards and La- verna Mae Hein brought several pieces of furniture for the doll house. We now have a play- ground for our doll house yard. Mary Ann Tibbetts brought two gold fish to school for us to enjoy. Susan Brown brought some pussy willows. We are all watching for signs of Spring. We had our room elimination contest last Friday. Joan Meyer and Renate Jasmer were winners. Miss Lewis judged the contest. We like to work the two col- umn addition problems. We are also having thought problems in addition and subtraction. We learned several new Ers er songs. In art class we colored Easter eggs. An Easter rabbit came to our room Thursday morning. Betty Mullinix brought her pink rab- bit, Rosie, to visit us. Second Grade: Our room is decorated with Easter bunnies and other gay pic- tures, which means that Easter is just around the corner. We had our room elimina’ion declam contest Monday. Darry Freeman and Billy Poppen were the winners and they will com- pete in the finai contest April 2. Mrs. Henry Smith judged the room contest. In social studies we are on the Bird Unit and are working on a bird booklets. We are learning about many different kinds of birds and also coloring pictures of birds for our Bird booklet. The Elves have finished their reader, “More Friends and Neigh- bors.” They have begun on a new one entitled. “We Grow Up.” We are still working on combi- nations in arthmetic but we are also learning to use the ruler. Third Grade: Monday afternoon, March 30, Attend Judging School Attending the annual judging school in Sioux Falls, sponsored by John Morrell Co., April 8, were: Collin Harris, John Jans- sen, Larry Janssen, Darwin Lea, James McKnight, Keith Nelson, Paul Widman, Roger Widmtn, Henry Albrecht, Robert Lee. Donald Sprang and agriculture instructor Harlyn Holzwarth. The morning started with a tour of thep lant, followed by a meats identification and live- stock judging until noon. A free noon dinner was served by the Morrell company. In the afternoons meats judg- ing and livestock judging was completed. The livestock contest consisted of two clasas of beef cat:la, hogs (fat and breadingl, sheep (fat and breeding). — N — Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on parada is Wesley McCaskell, 5 fast, 11 in- ches in height. He has brown hair, hazel eyes and weighs K0 pounds. Soma of Wes'ey’s favorites are Food, Swiss steak. Color, grean. B:nd, Guy Lombardo. Actress, Debbie Reynolds. Actor, Done Id O’Connor. Finger. Patti Page. Pastime, sports. Fport, football. Movie, “Francis Goes to West Point. Pet peeve, girls in Levi’s. Amti ion, to be a success. Activities: Track 1, 2, 3, 4: bas- ketball. 1, 2, 3, 4; football, 1. 2. 3, 4; “D” club 1, 2, 3, 4; “D” club president 4; class president 2; Homecoming marshall 4: Carni- val King Candidate 1; Student Council 3, 4; junior play 3; An- nual editor 4: Barker editor 3; Newsette staff 4. the mothers were guests at the room declam contest. Georgia Muser and Beverly Greene were winners. In the contest April they each received an excellent rating. Beverly’s selection was “Getting Even” and Georgia’s •'The Ghostly Noise.” De Smet Hi NEWSETTE from The De Smet News, April 16, 1953 Senior Play Cast Chosen; Six Boys, Six Girls The cast for the senior play, “Spring Fever,” has been chosen. There are 12 in the cast, 6 boys and six girls. The cast follows: Howard Brant, Neil Carpenter. Ed Burns, Gus Jacob. Vic Smith, Bob Lee. Lou Herron, Shirley Reese. Mrs. Spangler, Lois Johnson. Anne Purcell, Barbara Fitts. Vivian George, Jackie Hauck. Henry Purcell. Donald Russell. Phoebe Purcell, Martha Jean Bau. Maude Corey, Verlyne Lombk’. Professor Virgil Bean, Herman Blote. Dr. Dixon, Lonny Chase. Supporting members are: Business manager, Eugene Timm. Promoters, Audrey Dykstra, Arleen Lee. ft-ge manager, Pete Kruse. State committee, Wes McCas- kell, Ronnv Wynn, Virginia Pal- mer, LaVonne Page, Deloris Aalbers. Advertising. Don Hendricks, Don Conner, Wayne Myers, Lio- nel Van Ningen, Dale Williams, Marcella Hanson, Marilyn Rv- land. The play is based on senior graduation from Brookfield col- lege. Spring fever has hit the campus, a contributing factor in the play. — N — GRADE NEWS Fi.'th Grade: We were sorry to have Adeline Moeller move away but we were glad to have a letter from her telling us about her new home at Emery. April 2 was a very special day for Marilyn Stover. It was her birthday and she won a superior rating in the declam contest in the afternoon. Our other con- testant, Lenny Jarman, won an excellent rating in the contest. Everyone in the grades is grateful to Mrs. J. B. MuTnex, Mrs. John O’Hara and Mrs. E. F. Kirchmeier for acting as our judges. Thank you, ladies. Patty Samuel and Bernetta Penney were absent due to ill- ness. We are very sorry that Mar- garet Peckenpaugh can’t come back to school this year—but we hope she gains strength rapidly. Sixth Grade: We wish to congratulate Ron- nie Willirmson and Verna John- son on their declam work. We had nine entries from our room. Ronnie Johnston wil represent our room at the Y. C. L. county Annual Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Don Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke Local Ag Department To Take Part In Slate Contest The local vocational agriculture department will be represented in all seven contests held April 20 at Brookings. Team members are: Livestock, Robert Lee, Donald Sprang and Paul Widman; dairy products: James McKnight, Keith Nelson and Marvin Mundhenke; poultry: Larry Janssen, Collin Harris and John Janssen; meats: James Mc- Knight, Darwin Lee and Larry Janssen; crops: Kenneth Hamen, Gary Marx and Or’in Brown; farm mechanis: Lloyd Gehm and Eugene Timm; F. F. A. delegates: Donald Conner and Donald Spiang. — N — Ag News Eleven boys attended the prac- tice judging school in Huron on April 14. Poultry was judged at Swift Co. by Collin Harris, Larry Janssen, John Janssen end Keith Nelson. Meats were judg- ed at Armour Co. by James McKnight, Darwin Lee and Rog- er Widman; livestock by Robert Le, Donald Sprang, Paul Wid- man, Keith Nelson and Marvin Mundhenke. spelling contest April 18. We hope he will bring back the “honors.” Mrs. George Muser and Mrs. Vernon Johnson visited our room recently. We were happy to have them. We have our bulletin boards decorated with bird pictures. This, to us, is a true sign of spring. For opening exercises we are reading the book, “Caddie Wood- lawn,” a story of a Wisconsin pioneer family. Seventh Grade: Myrna Graham and Marilynn Wynn were the winners of the declam contest in our room. Carol Mathison will represent the seventh grade at the county spelling contest April 18. Donna Bidwell is alternate. We are making booklets on The Westward Movement” for history. Eighth Grade: In the grade declam contest last week Roger Fritzel was rat- ed superior plus. He was the only contestant from the eighth grade. Jerry Walline is our contestant in the county spelling contest. Nadine Patterson is alternate. Grade Declam Winners First and second grades: Joan Meyer and Billy Poppen, excellent; Darry Freeman and Renate Jasmer, superior. Third and fourth grades: Karla Sue Ziegler, Georgia Muser, Beverly Greene, excel- lent; Sherry Pratt, superior. Fifth and sixth grades: Verna Johnson, Lenny Jarman, excellent; Marilyn Stover, Ron- nie Williamson, superior. Seventh and eighth grades: Marilynn Wynn, excellent: Myrna Graham and Roger Frit- zel, superior. — N — Seniors On Parade: The next Senior on Parade is none other than Shirley Darlene Reese. She was born April 28, 1935. Shirley has black hair, brown eyes and is 5 feet, 5 in- ches in height. Some of her favorite likes and dis’ikes are: Color, blue. Actor, Robert Mitchum. Actress, Susan Hayward. Movie, “My Foolish Heart.” Song, September Song.” Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Singer, Rose Mary Clooney. Food, shrimp. Saying, “Huh! Sems odd.” Subject, bookkeeping. Pastime, reading. Pet peeve, two faced people who think they know everything. Ambition, visit Ireland. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; saxa- phone quartette 3, 4; saxaphone solo 3; library 3; office 4; jun- ior play 3; senior play 4; A. S. E. club 3, 4; Pep club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. club 1, 2, 3, 4: Newsette staff 4; Annual strff 4; National Honor Society 4. “Full of fun and a friend to everyone,” that describes our next Senior on Parade, LaVonne Page. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall and has brown hair and eyes. Here are some of her likes and dislikes: Movie, “Greatest Show on Earth.” Actor, Bing Crosby. Actress, Doris Day. Song, “John. John, John.” Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Color, ice blue. Pastime, doing fancy work and listening to radio. Pet peeve, conceited people. Subject, home economics. Ambition, undecided. Activities: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. U. N. 4: mixed chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; girl’s glee club 1, 2, 3; girl’s sextet 3; Homecoming Queen 2; class secretary and treasurer 2; F. H. A. president 4: Newsette staff 4; Annual staff 4; play prompter 3. De Smet Hi NEW SET TE Two Superiors Won At Brookings Music Contest Friday, April 10, De Smet high school participated in the annual large groups music contest held at Brookings: Ratings received were as fol- lows: Band, superior; boy’s glee club, superior; girl’s glee club, excellent; and mixed chorus, good. There were nearly 1800 stu- dents participating in the con- test, with 689 in Class ‘B.” One of the winners of super- ior rating in each division and group was picked to present the evening concert. — N — Commercial Contest Held In the commercial contest he'.d at Arlington April 15, De Smet high school was one of the eight schools represented. Entered in the typing event was Beveny Buhn and Marian Nordlund; in the shorthand event were Bar- bara Fitts and Audrey Dykstra. Beverly Buhn carried the honors for De Smet by obtaining second place with a speed of 40 words per minute for a period of ten minutes. Arlington won first place in the typing event with 42 words per minute and also won the honors in the shorthand event. Oldham won both first and third place in the spelling contest, Bancroft winning second place. — N — Local Ag Students At State Judging Contest The local agriculture depart- ment will be represented in all seven judging contests at the state judging contest. About 700 students of vocation- al agriculture from 66 high schools are expected to attend the state judging contest at State college April 19, 20 and 21. The contest is sponsored jointly by the college and the Department of Public Education. Each school is entitled to en- ter a team of three boys in each judging class. Teams that win at Brookings in livestock, dairy cattle, poultry, meats and dairy products will represent the state in national contests at Waterloo, Iowa and Kansas City, Mo., this fall. from The De Smet News, April 23, GRADE NEWS First Grade: In art class we made some little lambs and baby chicks. We have learned several new spring songs. We like the new one about Mr. Hippopotamus. Plans are being made for a Visitor’s Day, which we hope to have soon. Both reading classes have com- pleted their reading textbooks and workbooks. We enjoyed the county chorus program last Wednesday. Susan Brown brought curtains for our doll house. It is well sup- plied with all furnishings. Seccnd Grade: In our reading class the Elves are almost finished with their reader, “We Grow Up.” In arith- metic we are learning how to use the ruler and we have been mak- ing many new and differnt kinds of pictures from it. In social studies we are color- ing many gay pictures of birds, which will later be put in our Bird Booklet. In art class we are making many different kinds of spring flowers. Third Grade: Perfect attendance last six weeks (nei.her absent or tardy): Richard Close, Beverly Greene, Sharon Hauff, Shelia Hoyer, Ken- neth Huisenga, Arnold Jensen, Gloiia Kickland, Zandra Mickel, Chailynne Norgaard, Tommy Peckenpaugh, Bernard Pitman. In science we are starting the health unit with a new book call- ed Good Habits. In arithmetic we are learning to divide with remainders. For opening exercises we have finished reading “The Bobbsey Twins Out West.” Four.h Grade: Dennis Nelson was ten years old Wednesday, April 15. He treated the class to candy bars. James Stover brought a very nice bouquet of pussy willows. He gathered them near Lake Henry. We are learning a song about the Pussy Willows in music class. We have brought to our room some branches from different kinds of trees. We are keeping them in water until the buds open. We have found out that trees do not have blossoms or flowers. 1953 Seniors On Parade: Our next senior on parade is Virginia Palmer. She has blue eyes and dark brown hair and is 5 feet, 2‘ 2 inches tall. Some of her favorites are: Nickname, Ginger. Actor, John Wayne. Actress, Betty Hutton. Movie, “I’ll See You In My Dreams.” Song, “Sleepy Time Gal. Orchestra, Lawrence Welk. Singers, Eddie Fisher, Doris Day. Food, spaghetti and meat balls. Hobby, riding horses. Color, blue. Pastime, going to shows. Saying, “I don’t have a south- ern drawl.” Pet peeve, people who think Fords are betters than Chevys. Activities: Pep club 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Y-teen 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FUN 4; Annual staff 3, 4; junior play 3; mixed chorus 1, 2, 3; girl’s glee club 1. 2; band 3; Homecoming Queen candidate � . Our next senior on pax-ade is Donald Russell, 5 feet, 11 inches in height. He has dark brown hair, blue eyes and weighs 182 pounds. Some of Don's favorites are: Food, banana cream pie. Color, red or yellow. Band, Guy Lombardo. Actress, Jane Wyman. Actor, Jerry Lewis. Singers, Doris Day and Keny Gardener. Pas'ime, hunting. Sport, all sports. Movie, “Ivanhoe.” Pet peeve, stuck up people and girls who wear jeans. Ambition, to graduate within the next five years. Activities: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; vocal music 1, 2, 3, 4; quartet 1, 2, 3, 4; football 1, 2, 3; basketball 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, 4; vocal solo 2, 3, 4; Carnival King candidate 3; de- bate 4; “D” club 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; junior play 3; senior play 4; Newsette staff 4; Annual staff 4. — N — Faculty Party A faculty party was held April 15 in the home ec room. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Holzwarth, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Dutcher, Mrs. Basart and Miss Broghammer served dinner at 6:30 and were also on the entertainment committee. De Smet Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, April 30, 1953 375 Take Part In Annual County Chorus The annual County Chorus was held April 15 in De Smet audi- torium, with 375 children taking part from 45 schools. The songs were in charge of Mrs. P. L. Scofield and Mis. George Muser was accompani t. When they had finished their singing they were taken down town for a movie and were later treated by the chamber of com- merce. — N — Track Team Attends Redfield Relays Tpril IS The Bulldogs went to Red- field April 16 to the Redfield Re- lays. The weather was cold and windy but the Bulldogs were just plain cold. They managed to place third in the mile relay and that was just about the extent of their wins. Competition at the meet was very keen. — N — Attend Corn Palace fl'lays On April 17 a squad of five boys and Coach Don Mohlenhoff drove to Mitchell to participate in the Corn Palace relays. The boys ran the 880 yard relay, the sprint medley, the 440-yard relay and the mile relay. The 440-yard team placed fourth in the meet, their time 49.2 seconds. The team was composed of George Wehrkamp, Neil Car- penter, D. Russell and W. Mc- Caskell. This was the only one of the relays which the boys plac- ed in, although the mile relay team was just one tenth of a sec- ond from placing. The five boys making the trip were Wes McCaskell. George Wehrkamp, Neil Carpenter, Don Russell and Ronnie Wynn. — N — Seniors Girls Honored At Tea The Professional and Business Women club graciously gave the senior girls a tea April 21. After their meeting the girls were en- tertained by the following pro- gram: Mrs. Henry Smith gave the welcome; Martha Bau introduced the girls to the women and Shir- ley Reese gave the response. Mrs. Rodney Brandt sang “My Won- derful One.” Mrs. Claus Smith gave her interpretation of the B. P. W. club. Mrs. Poppen sang, “Just A’ Wearing For You,” fol- lowed by Mrs. A. Sherwood who read short selections of poetry. They all then sang a song of South Dakota that the club had composed. Local Teams Place Well At State F. F. A. Meet The State F. F. A. judging con- test was held April 21 wi.h the local teams placing well in most contests. Team and individual ratings were: Livestock team, superior, Bob Lee, Donald Sprang and Paul Widman; individual, Donald Sprang, superior, Bob Lee, ex- cellent. Meats team, excellent, James McKnight, Darwin Lee and Larry Janssen; individual, James Mc- Knight, superior, Darwin Lee, superior, and Larry Janssen, ex- cellent. Creem and milk grading team, excellent, Marvin Mundhenke, Keith Nelson and James Mc- Knight; individual, Marvin Mund- henke, excellent. Farm mechanics, individual, Lloyd Gehm, excellent. Crops, individual, Kenneth Hr men, excellent. Dairy, individual, Paul Wid- man, excellent. Poultry, none. — N — GRADE NEWS Fi'th Grade: The pupils in our room with perfect attendance the fifth six- week period are: Danny Back, Lee Dugdale, Roger Huisenga, Tanya Hunter, Carol Jean Norgaard, Douglas Rames, Marilyn Stover and Judy Schwartz. The girl who made the great- est grade average over her last six-week average was Dianne Ry’.ard. The boy with the great- est increase was Danny Beck. Six h Grade: We have started the unit on South America in geography. We find there is a contrast between these countries and those of Eur- ope. Elaine Stubbe and Jerry Touns- ley treated their classmates to candy bars in honor of their birthdays. We are reading Little Britches, by Moody, for opening exercisrs. In art class we painted pic- tures of pansies. We will soon be making drawings of birds and spring flowers. Ronnie Johnston won fourth place in the county spelling con- test. Seventh Grade: We entertained the eighth grade to a picnic at Washing- ton park April 23. This is an an- nual event. Games were played and lunch was served. Seniors On Parade: Our next Senior on Parade is none other than Robert Sterr, or commonly known as just plain Bob. He is 17 years old, stand- ing six feet tall, weighs 187 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes. Some of Bob’s likes and dislikes are: Food, hamburger steak. Color, blue. Pastime, eating. Subject, Ag IV. Actor, Stewart Granger. Actress, Doris Day. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Singer, Tennessee Ernie. Song, Till I Waltz Again With You. Show, Wild North. Pet peeve, conceited people. Bob’s ambition is yet undecid- ed. Some of the activities he has taken part in are: F. F. A. 1, 2. The next Senior on Parade is Marilyn Jean Ryland. She was born July 11, 1934. She is 18 years of age and has black hair and blue eyes and is 5 feet, 1 inch in height. Marilyn works in the drug s ore after school and on Satur- day’s. Here are some of her favorites: Song, South. Singers, Eddie Fisher and Jo Stafford. Actress. Jane Wyman. Actor, Bing Crosby. Show, With a Song in My Heart.” Orchestra, Eddie Skeets. Food, chicken and shoestrings. Color, red. Subject, typing. Drink, 7-Up. Pas’ime, dancing and writing letters. Pet peeve, people who are constantly bragging. Activities: F. H. A., 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep club 2. 3, 4! F. U. N. 4; Newsette staff 4; Annual staff 4: G. A. A., 3, 4. — N — County Spelling Contest For Grade Pupils Held The annual county spelling contest was held in the De Smet assembly Saturday, April 18, starting at 9 a. m. Pupils in grades four through eighth took part. Winners were Lila Anderson of Hetland and James Hoxeng of Erwin. They will represent the county at the State fair contest in Septmbeer. De Smei Hi NEW SETT E from The De Smet News, May 7, 1953 Bulldogs Win Conference Track Meet; Volga Second The conference track meet was held Tuesday, April 28. The Bull- dogs won the meet by a slim mar- gin over Volga. The weather was was cold and rainy and the track was wet. Only one record was broken in the meet and that was the shot put. Donald Stoneking of Iro- quois threw the shot 48 feet, 5 in- ches, which was four feet better than the previous record. The Bulldogs did not win many first places but managed to place in every event. — N — Science Depar'ment News Physics: Working on unit on light with laboratory work on measuring unknown intensity of illumination and finding images in mirrors by the construction method. General Science: Have com- pleted unit on sound and electric- ity in communication. Have had a classroom demonstration on transmitting and receiving “short wave” radio waves. — N — Senior Announcemen's Received The members of the senior class received their announcements Monday, April 27, through The De Smet News. The cost was 10c per announcement and $1.25 for 100 name cards. Each student was free to purchase as many as he desired. — N — Home Economics News If one had visited the home economics room in the past three weeks, you would have found a very busy bunch of junior and senior girls, under the supervis- ion of Miss Lewis, working and preparing foods. The girls have been baking bread, cak?s, dough- nuts, pies and any other kind of food they desire. The freshmen girls are sew- ing on their garments, while the sophomore girls are planning and preparing dinners that they eat here at the school. On May 12 the three home economics classes will model the clothing that they made in the past year in class for the P-T-A meeting. The home ec room has received five of the latest cook books and Newsette Staff Editor Lonny Chase Assistant Editor Donald Russell Reporters Journalism Class Advisor John Mundhenke GRADE NEWS First Grade: In music class we have learned several new songs. We like to sing and play the Swedish sing- ing game called “Carrausel.” We are studying the farm in social studies. We are making booklets called “My Farm.” Marcine Wika and Susan Brown missed several days of school due to illness. In reading we often hava a written lesson. We have to find the answer to questions that are given to us. Second Grade: The Elves have now comoeted iheir reader, “We Grow Up.” We have been having review in most of our other classes. In social studies we are almost finished with our Bird Booklets. We have been seeing many in- teresting films about birds. In art class we made May bas- kets and many other signs of Spring. Third Grade: For reading the third graders have finished their reading book for the year. The name of it is “Wide Wings.” For arithmetic they are learn- ing to do long division. In art they are making floor plans of our bedrooms and school room. In science posters are being made showing good breakfasts, dinners and suppers. Fourth Grade: We are enjoying the use of the new piano which was recent- ly purchased by the P-T-A. We are learning some new songs in music class. We are studying the Chinese unit in geography. We have a short play entitled “The Legend of the Wellon Pattern Plate,” which we are working on in Eng- lish class. Jimmie Stover has been ab- sent due to illness. We made May baskets in art class. five more child care books, to be added to our library. Seniors On Parade: Our next Senior on Parade is Dale Williams. He is 18 years of age, has dark brown hair and green eyes. Some of his favorites (other than LaVonne) include: Foods, steaks. Color, green. Movie, ‘Pa and Ma Kettle.” Actor, Donald O’Conner. Actress, Doris Day. Singer, Kenny Gardner. Song, “Beautiful Bro :n Eyes.” Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Pet peeve, stuck up people. Activities: F. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newsette staff 4: Annual staff 4; junior play 3; track 1; basket- ball 1. “Future Farmer of America” well describes our next Senior on Parade. Eugene Timm has dark brown hair, green eyes and is 5 feet, 9% inches tall. Some of Eugene’s favorites are: Movie, “With a Song in My Heart.” Actor, John Wayne. Actress, Susan Hayward. Orchestra, Guy Lombardo. Song, “On Top of Old Smoky.” Color, blue. Food, spaghetti. Pastime, listening to the radio. Pet peeve, girls who smoke and s'uck up people. Activities: G. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: F. F. A. treasurer 3, 4; basketball 1; intramural 2, 3, 4; class vice pres- ident 3; class play 3, National Honor Society 4; National Honor Society president 4; A. S. E. 3, 4; Pep club 1; Annual staff 4; Newsette staff 4; Barker staff 3. — N — Hickory Stick Meeting The Hickory Stick club met at Volga April 27. Entertainment consisted of music by the men’s quartet of the Volga faculty. At the business meeting last- minute arrangements were made for the conference and grade track meets. The conference meet was held April 28 and the grade track meet will be held at Lake Preston May 6. The dates of January 20-22 were set for the conference bas- ketball tournament for 1953-54. A film on Hobo Day was shown.