Harmony High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harmony, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1954 volume:

1954 CARDINAL w Harmony, ii 1.954 STAFF Mary Ann Pederson , Division Editors . Alberta Berning, Naomi Boese, I Shirley Vrieie, Cdrinne Diedericbs, Clifford Biel Business Manager Mary Jane DeSreve Art Editor Shirley Klingsheim . Photography ....... David Hanson, Calvin Knudson, g John Hanson, Mr. Randall Typist......._................. Sylvia Schoppers Proof Readers Jerry Easier, Sylbert Kunkat Adviser Mr. Smelser You mean little old me, insignificant cardinal that I am? Why, you must be pulling my leg? You can't be serious! So I'm to represent the spirit and memories of Harmony High School, 1953-54. Yea, Cards! Fight! Fight! Fight! Acknowledgement We of the annual staff wish to express our sincere appreciation to all those who have helped to make this yearbook a success. Special thanks to the business men of Harmony who supported our publication by advertising; to Mr. Randall, Edstrom's Studio and Columbia Studio for the photography work, and to the W. A. Fisher Publishing Company of Virginia, Minnesota. FROM COVER TO COVER Administration .......Page 3 Graduates .............Page 9 Classes ...............Page 17 Activities.............Page 29 Athletics..............Page 45 DIVISION EDITOR: Alberta Berning ___B ASSISTANTS: Helen Boice and Ann I ______________________________________________________________________ Superintendent MR. AUSE—Harold B. Ause, formerly from Presfon, Minnesota. is our superintendent. He received his B.A. degree from St. Olaf, and his M.A. degree from the University of Minnesota. While he was a student at St. Olaf, he sang in the world famous St. Olaf Choir for three years and toured the United States extensively. He taught music in several Minnesota and Wisconsin communities before going into school administration. His first superintendency was at Onalaslca, Wisconsin. He spent four years in the army, part of this time being spent as a music director. Following his army career, he became superintendent at A s It o v, Minnesota, and then at Harmony. Principal MR. SHROYER — Principal Virgil E. Shroyer received both his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota. A member of the Harmony faculty for two years, he has also taught at Tyler and Hancock. In addition to his duties as principal, he teaches English 10 and 12 and is advisor for the student council and declamation. Before beginning his career as a teacher, Mr. Shroyer was a Marine for four years. He spent two years of this time in the Pacific. Hunting and fishing are his favorite pastimes. 4 v SCHOOL BOARD—Seated, left to right: Donald Morem, cleric; Eldon Hoiness, chairman; Milo Afseth, and Henry Pederson, treasurer. Standing: Mr. Ause, Donald Hylcher, Howard Wiclcett. 5 Walter Wiltgen, Lowell Sikkink, Manley DeGreve, Arlo Wahl, John Barker—bus drivers. MR. THIEGS — Philip J. Thiegs is from Sauk Centre, Minnesota. He teaches History 10 and II, English II, and Social Problems 12. He has had six years of college at St. John's University and the University of Minnesota. He has several hobbies including bridge, reading and sports. Mr. Thiegs especially enjoys playing table tennis. MISS NEPERUD — Harriet Neperud, our math teacher and librarian, is from Scan-danavia, Wisconsin. She graduated from St. O I a f College in 1952, where she received her B.A. degree. Previously she has taught at Fairfax, Minnesota. A talented musician, she plays the piano and clarinet and sings very well. MR. GLESNE—John Glesne, our coach, is also boys' and grade school physical education instructor. He teaches economic geography and health and is advisor for the Square Dancing Club. A graduate of Luther College, he taught for two years at Glenwood, Minnesota, before coming to Harmony. During his spare time he likes to fish and watch athletic events. Bfc _ Bl '• 1 «1 i - High School MR. R A N D A L L — Our science teacher, Leland Randall, teaches a number of subjects including biology, chemistry, General Science 7, 8, and 9, and business relations. An advisor for the C a m e r a Club, Projection Club and senior class, he is also our audio-visual director. Mr. Randall is a graduate of Wisconsin State Teachers College, but he also attended Kansas State and Winona State Teachers College. MRS. ZOTALIS — Bergetta Zotalis, originally from Harmony, teaches Junior High English and Social Studies 7. She is adviser for the Art Club, junior high declamation, and the ninth grade. A graduate of Luther College, she has also attended St. Olaf and the University of Minnesota. This is her first year of teaching at Harmony. Creative writing and drawing are her favorite hobbies. 6 Faculty MR. MOSHER—Larry Mosher, our assistant coach, is from Viroqua, Wisconsin. He graduated from Stout Institute where he received his B.S. Degree. He teaches industrial arts, driver training and is adviser of the Hobby Club. For a pastime he en- I'oys hunting, fishing and bas-etball. His hobby is doing hobby craft work. He is also adviser of the eighth grade. MR. HARMS — Edward Harms, our agriculture teacher is from Isle, Minnesota. Last summer he was united in marriage with our third grade teacher. He graduated from the University of Minnesota. Besides being an agriculture teacher, he teaches ag. science and is adviser of the F.F.A., Nature Study Club and sophomore class. His main dislike is gossip. His favorite sports are hunting, fishing and tennis. MR. HAGEN — Myron Hagen, our vocal and instrumental music director, comes from Grafton, North Dakota. He also teaches American history. Mr. Hagen is a graduate of Concordia College and has taught at Swanville and Hinckley. Before coming to Harmony, he spent two years in the army. His favorite pastime is taking care of his son, Bradley. MRS. NELSON — Winnifred Nelson, home economics and girls' physical education teacher, adviser of the junior class and F.H.A. club, is from Alexandria, Minnesota. She attended St. Olaf College where she played in the St. Olaf Concert Band. She has three principal hobbies; sewing, reading and music. She has two sons; Jimmy, a first grader, and Gregory. MR. SMELSER —Mr. Smel-ser, our commercial teacher, is a native of Winona, Minnesota. He is adviser for the school paper, the annual, and the Secretaries club. Previously he taught at Re-mer, Minnesota. Mr. Smelser attended St. Mary's Academy, Winona Secretarial College, and after his discharge from the army, Winona T.C., St. Cloud T.C., and the University of Minnesota. 7 MARILYN REUTER Harmony, Minnesota Luther College 4th Grade SELMA ECKHOLM Preston, Minnesota Winona State Teachers 5th Grade Grade School Faculty DONNA HARMS Harmony, Minnesota Winona State Teachers 3rd Grade GEORGE KLOMP Harmony, Minnesota Winona State Teachers 6th Grade Grade School Principal GRADUATES 10 ANN ARMSTRONG Athletics need a feminine touch. Sr. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Sr. Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Ensemble 3. 4; Cardeon I, 2, 3, 4; Editor 4; Class officer 3; FTA 3, 4; Club officer 4. VERLAINE BESTOR A contagious giggle is her prize; she's also blessed with big green eyes. Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 3, 4; Cheerleader I, 2, 3, 4; Majorette I, 2, 3. 4; Cardeon 3, 4; Declam 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class officer I, 2, 4; Dramatics Club 3; Secretary's Club 4; Club officer 3. 4. SUSAN BATES Our reason why gentlemen prefer blonds! Sr. Chorus 3, 4; Declam 3, 4; Class play 3; 4-H 3; FHA 3; Secretaries Club 4; attended Mabel High School I, 2. CLIFFORD BIEL His size should assure him a high place in the world. Cardeon 4; FFA I, 2. 3, 4; Declam 3, 4; Cardinal 3, 4; Club officer 3, 4; Football 2, 4; Homecoming Candidate 4. ALBERTA BERNING Friendly and pleasant too, with hair of brown and eyes of blue. Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 3; Cardinal 4; Cardeon 3. 4; Declam 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Class officer 4; 4-H 2, 3, 4; Secretaries Club 4; Jr. Librarian 4; Club officer 4. MILTON BIGALK When love and duty clash, I let the duty go to smash. Jr. Band I, 2; Sr. Band 3, 4; Sr. Chorus 3, 4; Boys' Glee Club I, 4; Basketball I, 2. 3. 4; Football I, 2. 3. 4; Baseball I. 2. 3, 4; Homecoming King 4; Class Play 3; 4-H I, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4; Club officer I, 2, 3, 4. MARY JANE DeGREVE Generally speaking, she's generally speak- ing, Jr. Band 2; Sr. Band 2, 3. 4; Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus I, 2. 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Ensemble 4; Cardinal 4; Cardeon 3, 4; Librarian 3. 4; Declam I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; 4-H I. 2. 3, 4; FHA 3. 4; Dramatics Club 4; Club officer 2, 3, 4. DORIS BJERTNESS A smile for everyone; a helping hand vhen it is needed. Secretaries Club 4; FTA 3; Declam 3, 4. HELEN BOICE Sometimes sober, sometimes gay. never intruding in anyone's way. Jr. Chorus I; Girls' Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Cardinal 4; Sr. Chorus 3. 4; Cardeon 3, 4; Sr. Librarian 3, 4; Deciam 3. 4; Class Play 3; 4-H I, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; FTA 4; FHA 4; Club officer I. 2. 3. 4. CORRINE DIEDERICHS She can work and she can smile: neat as a pin, and always in style. Jr. Band 2; Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Band 3. 4; Girls' Glee Club 2; Cardinal 4; Cardeon 3. 4; Declam I. 3. 4; Class Play 3; 4-H I, 2, 3, 4; FTA 3. 4; FHA 4; Club officer JERRY EASLER This light-hearted fellow has a song plus a wise crack for any occasion. Jr. Chorus I. 2; Boys' Glee Club I, 4; Vocal Ensemble I, 2; Vocal soloist I, 2, 3. 4; Sr. Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Cardinal 4; Class officer 2, 3: Camera Club 3; Dramatics Club 4; FFA I, 2; Declam 4. NAOMI BOESE A friend now, a friend forever. Sr. Band 3, 4; Sr. Chorus I, 2. 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2. 3. 4; FTA 3; Camera Club I. 2, 4; 4-H I, 2. 3, 4; Cardeon 3, 4; Cardinal 3, 4; Class officer 3; Sr. Librarian I. 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Chairman 2; Club officer 2. 3, 4; Declam I, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Jr. Chorus I. I I JAMES ELTON If cave men were like him, then take me back to the stone age. Sr. Chorus I, 2, 3; Boys' Glee Club I; Football I. 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Class Play 3; 4-H I. 2. 3, 4; FFA I, 2. 3. 4; Nature Study 4; Square Dancing 3; Club officer 3, 4. NORMAN HAUGEN Just take life the easy way, mingle work with lots of play. Sr. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Sr. Chorus I, 2. 4; Boys' Glee club I, 4; Cardinal 4; Car-deon 3; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Baseball I, 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Royalty 4; Class Play 3; Class officer I, 4; Student council 2, 3. CAROL GRANT Her friendly smile and carefree ways will keep her happy all her days. Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 4; Cardeon 3, 4; Declam 3, 4; Class Play 3; Secretaries Club 4; FHA 3, 4; Club officer 4. ► RAMOLA HUMPHREY She’s often quiet in the hall, but she's got a smile, and is pleasant to all. Sr. Chorus 3; Cardeon 4; FHA 3; Secretaries Club 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3; attended Reinbeck High School I. DAVID HANSON Why does work bother me? I never bother it. Cardinal 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Royalty 4; Class Play 3; Projectionist I. 2, 3, 4; Camera Club I, 2, 3, 4; Club officer 3, 4. CALVIN KNUDSON Girls may come and girls may go. but I go on forever—pursuing them. Camera Club 4; Sr. Chorus 4; Cardinal 4; Vocal Soloist 4; attended La Crosse High School I. 2. 3. 12 RONALD RYAN All groat men are dead—and I’m not feeling too well myself. Basketball 3; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2; Homecoming Candidate 4; FFA 2. 3, 4; Square Dancing 3; Nature Study 4. ROSELLA McCABE Clever and cute, pleasant to boot. Jr. Band I, 2; Sr. Band 3, 4; Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Cardeon 3. 4; Declam I, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Royalty 4; Class Play 3; Class officer I, 2; Prom chairman 3; Magazine chairman 4; Student council 3, 4; Secretaries Club 4; FHA 3, 4; Club officer 4. JAMES SANDEN He has the teachers fooled—they think he's quiet. Football 4; Baseball I, 2; Nature Study 3; Camera Club I, 4; Projectionist 3, 4. HENRY OFFEN You’ve got a question and he’s got the answer. Camera Club 3, 4; FFA 4; Uelzen High School, Germany I, 2. MARILYN SCRABECK Our atom blonde! Jr. Band 2; Sr. Band 2, 3. 4; Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Declam 2. 3; Homecoming Royalty 4; Class play 3; 4-H I, 2, 3; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Club officer 3. MARY ANN PEDERSON I’m not a bit flirtatious—just interested. Sr. Band I. 2. 3. 4; Sr. Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 4; Vocal Ensemble I, 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Accompanist I, 2, 3, 4; Cardinal I, 2, 3, 4; Editor 4; Cardeon I, 2. 3; Declam 2, 3, 4; District winner 3; Homecoming Candidate 4; FTA 3, 4; FHA 4; Club officer 3. 13 Class flower: White Rose. Class colors: Royal Blue and White. Class motto: Not at the top, but climbing. WANDA SCRABECK Blondo, petite, with agile dancinq feet. Sr. Band 3, 4; Jr. Band 2; Jr. Chorus I; Sr. Chorus 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2, 4; Cardeon 4; Declam 3. 4; 4-H I. 2. 3, 4; Club officer I, 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; Jr. Librarian 4; Camera Club 2. 3. 4: FHA 4. ROBERT TROUTEN A rare combination of wisdom and wit. Boys' Glee Club I; Sr. Chorus I, 2; Declam I, 2, 3; Class Play 3; Student Council 4. ROGER STRELOW Everyone loves a lover—until he complicates the parking problem. Sr. Chorus 2. 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; 4-H I, 2. 3. 4; Hobby Club 3. SHIRLEY VRIEZE Take some pep. attractiveness, and giggles. mix well, and you will have Shirley. Jr. Band I; Sr. Band 2, 3. 4; Sr. Chorus I. 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Cardinal 4; Cardeon 2. 3, 4; Sr. Librarian 4; Declam I, 3. 4; Homecoming Candidate 4; 4-H I, 2, 3. 4; FTA 3; Secretaries Club 4; Instrumental Ensemble 3; FHA 4; Club officer I. 2, 3. 4. CHARLES THOEN His hair is red. his eyes are blue, with such a combination what can’t he do? Cardeon 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Class Play 3; Declam 3, 4; FTA 4; FFA 2. 3. 4. 14 16 Juniors Row I, left to right: S. Bates, C. Berge, M. Biel, D. Brink. Row 2: J. Brink, D. Brunsvold, R. Buri, B. Cope-man. Row 3: O. Doering. G. Engle, J. Flynn, M. Haugerud. Row 4: T. Jarland, E. Jertson, R. Kiehne, R. Kampstra. Row 5: S. Klingsheim, D. Klomp, B. Knudslien, S. Kunkat. Row 6: M. Lange, C. Lee, A. Lyndahl, M. McDowell. Row 7: V. Mecklenburg, R. Morem, S. Myers, D. Olson. Row 8: M. Prey, R. Ratcliff. G. Roche. Row 9: P. Sanden, S. Schoppers, E. Sikkink. Row 10: M. Smith, C. Stork, R. Wilson. The junior class entered school last tall with high hopes tor a successtul year. The tirst big thing for the year was the class play, Our Miss Brooks . The juniors were very well represented in extra curricular activities—in sports, 9 boys were out for football, 5 on the starting 10 in basketball, and 7 out for baseball. In journalism, Geraldine Roche became assistant editor for the Cardeon. There were ten juniors on the Cardeon staff and 6 on the Annual staff. Eleven students were in senior band and sixteen in senior chorus. Many class members participated in local declam. Shirley, Sylbert and Goria went on to win the sub-district declam contest. The assembly program, which was devoted to Valentine's Day and Lincoln’s birthday, was a big success. In November the juniors selected their class rings which were the latest style, 3-D. They were received April 15. The biggest production of the year was the Junior and Senior Prom and banquet. Jim-mey Smith was engaged to play. The theme Southern Plantation was chosen. They leave this year with many pleasant memories, eager to comeback next year as Seniors. CLASS OFFICERS: Gloria Engle, president: David Klomp, vice-president: Robert Wilson, treasurer: Monica Haugerud, secretary. 18 20 Sophomores Row I, left to right: K. Armstrong, R. Baird, G. Benson. D. Bergey, G. Bestor. Row 2: B. Bidsler, W. Brokken, P. Buch-holtz, R. Burt, P. Caldwell. Row 3: S. Cul-berton, B. Doering, A. Feuerhalc, G. Fish-baugher, M. Fishbaugher. Row 4: S. Fjel-stad, G. Grebin, O. Hagen, J. Hanson, A. Haugen. Row 5: Martha Henry, Mary Henry, A. Hill, B. Johnson, G. Johnson. Row 6: N. Johnson, D. Jones, P. Jones, H. Keclc, M. Larson. Row 7: L. Losen, C. Love, L. McKernan, L. Manning, R. Miller. Row 8: G. Olson, D. Pederson, G. Peterson, H. Peterson, A. Reinsvold. Row 9: K. Sandvik, J. Scheevel, J. Scrabeck, R. Scrabeck. Row 10: S. Storhoff, E. Todd, L. Trouten, J. Young. Fifty-four strong, the sophomore class of ‘54 first proved their capability by putting on a successful homecoming which included the annual bonfire, snakedance and parade. Following the game, dancing to the music of the Sugar Blues orchestra in the decorated gym was enjoyed by the students, faculty, and alumni. Talent in all fields was displayed by members of this class by their active participation in extra-curricular activities. Fifteen sophomores were in the senior band and nineteen were members of the senior chorus. A number of sophomores entered the local declamation contest and seven of them advanced to the sub-district. William Brokken and Alton Reinsvold, with their outstanding performances in oratory and discussion, competed in the district contest. Several students were in small musical groups, namely Stafford Storhoff and Dorothy Pederson, trombone quartet; Nacia Johnson, french horn quartet; and Kay Armstrong, clarinet quartet. Putting on successful assembly programs and parties, winning the magazine sales contest, and remembrance of good times in classes and activities make us eager to return to school next fall to play a bigger and better role in school functions as juniors. CLASS OFFICERS: John Hanson, president; Jerry Scrabeck, vice-president; Nacia Johnson, secretary-treasurer. 21 Freshmen Row I, left to right: H. Berge, D. Blaess, C. Boice, R. Boice, R. Burmeister. Row 2: B. Cummings, G. Dahly, D. Easier, S. East, K. Eddy. Row 3: R. Elliot, W. Elliot, C. Elton, R. Engle. J. Felland. Row 4: L. Gleisner, R. Grebin, R. Griebenow, H. Hanson, L. Hass. Row 5: H. Haugen, S. Haugerud, A. Hill, P. Hoiness, P. Hovey. Row 6: B. Ihns, K. Johnson, R. Johnson, M. Kjarland, C. Knudson. Row 7: N. Lyn-dahl, G. McCabe, D. Matson, W. Miller. Row 8: D. Olson, G. Peterson, V. Rue-sink, S. Rukke. Row 9: A. Ryan, C. Scra-beck, M. Sears, P. Sikkink. Row 10: P. Stork, K. Strelow, M. Vehrenkamp, J. Wilson. Rough and tough, but straight from heaven; that's the class of '57. Forty-eight strong the freshman class has put on a top rated assembly program and a farewell party for the seniors. Nine freshmen took part in senior band and eight in senior chorus. Many took part in declam and came out with high ratings. Pat Stork went on to the district contest. There are also a few in small musical groups, both vocal and instrumental. Those that participated in the triple trio were: Carole Knudson, Sharen Haugerud, Corinne Boice, Le Etta Gleisner, Mavis Kjarland, Phoebe Hoiness, Shirlee Rukke, and Karen Johnson. Those in horn quartet were: Le Etta Gleisner and Carole Knudson. Altogether, the freshmen class was a fine class and helped to make our school year a good one. CLASS OFFICERS: Grace McCabe, vice-president; Paul Sildcinlc. president; Shirlee Rukke, secretary; Marlene Vehrenkamp, 22 treasurer. 23 Eighth Grade Row I, left to right: J. Armstrong, S. Aspel, E. Bigalk, R. Bigalk. Row 2: J. Burmeister, H. Christensen, S. Crouch, S. Dybvilc. Row 3: J. Ellingson, W. Goldsworthy, K. Gossman, K. Haugen. Row 4: M. Haugerud, J. Jacobs, G. Keclc, G. Kiehne. Row 5: L. Kiehne, P. Kunkat, D. Lee, L. Leitx. Row 6: M. McCabe, M. McGee, R. Love. Row 7: H. Manning. R. Masters, E. Matson. Row 8: J. Myron, N. Nolta, R. Pfremmer. Row 9: R. Reburn, G. Ryan, J. Stork. Row 10: J. Tostenson, J. Watson, J. Young. The eighth grade class of '54, consisting of 36 industrious members, already familiar with the high school routine, concentrated on extra-curricular activities. Among these activities were parties and assembly programs. The class sponsored a very successful party for the seventh and ninth graders last fall. Talent has been dispayed by members of the class in various fields. About 12 students entered the local declam contest and Rocltne Reburn received a superior rating at both the local and subdistrict contests with his humorous reading. Several of the eighth graders have made the senior band and Karen Haugen is a member of the trombone quartet. Many of the students are participating in junior band and junior chorus. Rosalie Bigallc is doing a fine job as accompanist for the junior chorus. With their pep and vitality the freshman class of 1955 should be a welcome addition to Harmony High School. 24 Seventh Grade Row I, left to right: R. Anderson, B. Baird, J. Bergey. 0. Bestor. Row 2: D. Bigalk, A. Copper, J. Christianson, K. Christensen, Row 3: K. Cuiberton, T. Darrah. K. Engle, R. Felland. Row 4: M. Funke, G. Gossman, K. Grebin, 0. Hahn. Row 5: J. Hanson, C. Harmon, B. Hoiness, D. Hoiness. Row 6: R. Hettig, G. Jacobs, D. Jensen, K. Kiehne. Row 7: R. Kiehne, A. Kneeskern. R. Lund, D. Malli. Row 8: K. Malli, R. McKay, A. Masters, L. Matson. Row 9: R. Myers, L. Miller, M. Often, D. Olson. Row 10: R. Pederson, R. Tostenson, A. Willford. Not pictured: C. Johnson, B. Mihm. Entering the high school building this year were 41 ambitious, energetic and fun-loving seventh graders. It wasn't long before they had become acquainted with the general routines of junior high school. Many of these students have become participants of such extra-curricular activities as declamation, junior band and junior chorus. The seventh grade was represented at the District Music Contest by Diane Hoiness and Bayonne Baird, who play-ed a flute duet. In addition to participating in such extra-curricular activities, the seventh graders are learning from the upper classmen how to present assembly programs and sponsor school parties. Next fall they'll be all set to carry on efficiently as eiqhth graders. 25 CLASS OFFICERS: Richard McKay, president; Larry Miller, vice-president; Bayonne Baird, treasurer; JoAnn Bergey, secretary. Fifth Grade Row I, left to right: H. Bakken, J. Bidsler, F. Boice, R. Burkholder, C. Capper, A. Dahl, G. Evenson, D. Fossum. Row 2: B Harmon, K. Haugen, B. Haugerud, S. Ihns. H. Jacobs, D. Kjarland, D. Kyseth, S. Lund. Row 3: G. Masters, G. Matson, N McKay, G. McCabe, W. Pfremmer, S. Serfling, J. Thorson, R. Yeoman. Sixth Grade Row I, left to right: K. Bergey, G. Casterton, S. Eiffler, S. Elliot, D. Frogner, L. Gillund, D. Gleisner, M. Hegg. Row 2: D. Hill, R. Hoiness, D. Hutton, R. Jensen, B. Matson, C. Pederson, E. Peterson, F. Ryan. Row 3: S. Ryan, K. Stork, H. Wickett, M. Wolsted. 26 Third Grade Row I, left to right: J. Anderson, J. Corson. D. Daniels. J. Elliott. D. Erickson. C. Evenson. D. Flynn. D. Fossum. Row 2: A. Freerksen, L. Hahn. C. Hoiness, K. Hoiness. R. Holger. D. Ihns. D. Jacobson. J. Jertson. Row 3: K. Kneeskern. E. Knudson. R. Lee. S. Matson. R. Norton. J. Piehn. R. Reburn. P. Serfling. Row 4: J. Steinbeck. G. Thorson. W. Trouten. P. Weiss. W. Wickett. Fourth Grade Row I, left to right: M. Applen, B. Ause, L. Bigalk, M. Burmeister, N. Daniels, P. Eddy, J. Freerkson. Row 2: F. Frogner, D. Haugen. L. Hill, J. Hogue, S. Hoiness, B. Jacobs, J. Jensen, L. Johnson. Row 3: G. Kunkat. M. Lyndahl, P. Masters, J. Myron, G. Offen, J. Serfling, T. Severson, J. Soland. Row 4: D. Torgerson, L. Vogen, B. Walker. Not pictured: J. Winther. 27 First Grade Row I, left to right: T. Afsjth, C. Armstrong, B. Ause, D. Becker, G. Berg, V. Bigalk, C. Broadwater, M. Christenson. Row 2: T. Davis, J. Elliot, N. Evenson, S. Grindeland, M. Hahn, L. Haugen, M. Iverson, R. Johnson. Row 3: M. Keck, D. Masters, B. Matson, L. McCauley, D. Michel, M. Morem, J. Nelson, S. Norton. Row 4: Nelda Peterson, Norma Peterson, D. Serfling, R. Severson, K. Soland, P. Soma, M. Sylvester, J. Storhoff, R. Thorson. Row 5: D. Trende, J. Weiss, R. Wiltgen. Second Grade 28 Row I, left to right: M. Alfson, D. Anderson, D. Applen, R. Burkholder, M. Corson, D. Dahly, J. Elliot, C. Ewalt. Row 2: R. Gregorson, M. Hanson, C. Hegg, E. Hill, G. Hulcher, R. Hutton, Dale Johnson, Dean Johnson. Row 3: D. Lange, M. McCabe, C. Rice. J. Schmiedeberg, S. Scrabeck, W. Stork, L. Torgerson, M. Warren. Row 4: W. Wagoner, L. Yeoman. — HOMECOMING ROYALTY—Standing, UH to right: Norman Haugan, Marilyn Scraback, Milton Bigalk, king; Rosalia McCaba, David Hanson. Saatad: Varlaina Bast or, quaan. SENIORS CHEERLEADERS—Left to right: Verlain Bestor, Roselle McCabe, Robert Miller. Monica Haugerud, Colleen Stork. We on the annual staff feel that this would be an excellent opportunity to express our thanks to the cheerleaders for planning pepfests, leading countless yells at football and basketbal games, and representing our school in such a fine way. Our majorettes, too, deserve special recognition for a job well done. Verlaine Bestor, head majorette, has lead the marching band very capably for the past four years. Her successors, Sharen and Carol, will do just as well, we are sure. Fifteen rahs for the cheerleaders and majorettes—Hip Hip—! JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS—Let! to right: Sharen Haugerud, Janet Stork, Carole Knudson. VERLAINE BESTOR SHAREN HAUGERUD CAROL SCRABECK During the fall much of the time was spent in marching practice. All this practice was very much worthwhile because at the Homecoming half-time, residents of t h e Harmony area witnessed one of the snappiest bands in the state. After the football season the band began working on concert and pepfest material. The pep band played at all home basketball games and several band students played in the district band at the tournament. Following the basketball season the band began working on the contest number, Crusaders . Several ensembles were started. They were the clarinet quartet, the French horn quartet, and the trombone quartet with Shirley Klings-hiem, Karen Haugen, Stafford Storhoff and Dorothy Pederson as its members. We all owe a word of thanks to Mr. Hagen, our music director, for the work he has put into the Harmony Band. SR. BAND____Row I, let to right: M. Pederson, A. Armstrong, K. Armstrong, C. Knudson, M. Screbeck. Row 2: G. Roche, M. McCebe, O. Hegen, R. Reburn, S. Rukke. P. Hoiness, L. Trouten. Row 3: W. Screbeck, E. Todd, C. Boice, C. Love, B. Johnson, M. Heugerud. Standing: C. Elton, A. Haugen, R. McCabe, S. Vrieie. JR. BAND—Row I. left to right: C. Harmon, B. Matson, D. Hoiness, B. Baird, J. Bergey, R. Pederson, K. Gossman. Row 2: N. Lyndahl, K. Eddy, B. Hoiness, G. Casterton, J. Young, A. Kneeskern, E. Pittelco, S. Ihns, B. Harmon, J. Thorson. Row 3: J. Hanson, P. Jones, L. Matson, J. Wilson, R. Boice. S. Dybvik, P. Kunkat, D. Bigalk, R. Screbeck, E. Bigalk, K. Haugen, K. Kiehne. Standing: S. Eiffler, R. Love, J. Armstrong, R. Lee, Mr. Hagen, C. Screbeck. SR. BAND—Row I, left to right: L. Gleisner, N. Johnson, M. DeGreve, H. Hanson, N. Haugen. Row 2: M. Bigallc, C. Diederichs, J. Young, P. Buchholtz, K. Johnson, S. Myers. Row 3: S. Kunkat, R. Kiehne, M. Kjarland, D. Pederson, S. StorhofF, R. Miller, K. Haugen, T. Jarland, S. Klingsheim, E. Jertson, H. Keck, R. Bigalk, C. Berge. Standing: E. Sikkink, Mr. Hagen, S. Haugerud. FRENCH HORN QUARTET—Left to right: Carole Knudson, LeEtta Gleisner, Nacia Johnson, Mary Jane DeGreve. MR. HAGEN CLARINET QUARTET—Left to right: Mary Ann Pederson, Ann Armstrong, Gerry Roche, Kay Armstrong. 33 n r o n c°n AG A JUNIOR CHORUS—Row I. left to right: J. Bergey. B. Hoiness, J. Watson. J. Young. J. Burmaistar. A. Knaaslcarn. J. Jacobs. N. Nolta. J. Hanson. V. Ruesink, L. Hass. K. Eddy. R. Grabin, Mr. Hagan. Row 2: J. Wilson, M. Vehrenkamp, C. Scrabeck, L. Matson, R. Anderson, B. Baird. K. Engle, M. Often, G. Jacobs, K. Grebin, P. Kunkat, D. Hoiness, C. Harmon, A. Masters, A. Hill. Row 3: G. McCabe, M. McGee, M. McCabe. S. Dybvik. R. Bigalk. S. Aspel. K. Haugen, J. Stork. E. Matson. L. Leitz. P. Hovey. P. Stork. D. Matson. D. Blaess. Row 4: D. Jenson. R. Masters, W. Goldsworthy, R. Pfremmer, R. McKay, R. Reburn, D. Bigalk, L. Miller, K. Kiehne, M. Funke, R. Kiehne, B. Cummings, D. Olson. DORIAN VOCAL DELEGATES—Seated, left to right: Shirlpy Klingsheim, Colleen Stork. Standing: Mary Ann Pederson, Calvin Knudson, Monica Haugerud. SR. CHORUS—Row I, left to right: M. Henry. S. Bates, C. Berge, M. Henry, L. Trouten, B. Johnson, N. Boese, C. Diederichs, P. Buchholtz, M. DeGreve, C. Stork, M. Scrabeck, H. Peterson, S. Kunkat, S. Klingsheim, M. Larson, S. Rukke, accompanist. Row 2: S. Bates, S. Myers, G. Engle, V. Bestor, A. Armstrong, C. Love, W. Scrabeck, C. Grant, S. Vrieze, G. Roche, M. Haugerud, H. Boice, S. Schoppers, M. Pederson, K. Armstrong. Row 3: C. Knudson, W. Brokken, P. Sand-en, G. Benson, J. Scrabeck, J. Young, K. Sandvik, J. Easier, R. Kampstra, R. McCabe, C. Boice, N. Johnson, L. Gleisner, S. Haugerud. Row 4: R. Burt, N. Haugen, R. Strelow, M. Bigalk, C. Thoen, D. Brunsvold, T. Jar-land, E. Jertson, E. Sikkink, S. Storhoff, R. Miller, M. Kjarland. P. Hoiness, C. Knudson, K. Johnson. State. DECLAM 10, II, 12—Row I, loft to right: Mr. Shroyer, Mary Henry, M. Henry, O. Hagen, J. Scheevel, R. Humphrey, B. Johnson, Mr. Thiegs. Row 2: A. Armstrong, L. Trouten, E. Todd, D. Pederson, V. Bestor, A. Berning, S. Bates, W. Scrabeclc, C. Grant. Row 3: E. Sikkink, R. Kampstra, J. Hanson, A. Reinsvold, R. Baird, H. Peterson, R. McCabe. Row 4: R. Miller, C. Biel, E. Jertson, C. Thoen, S. Stor-hoff, K. Sandvik, W. Brokken, S. Vrieze. Row 5: G. Engle, S. Klingsheim, P. Jones, B. Doering, M. Smith, S. Schoppers, J. Brink. Reofo r a I ONE-ACT PLAY CASTS—Row I, left to right: D. Jones, R. Ratcliff, D. Klomp, A. Haugen, J. Easier. Row 2: K. Armstrong, P. Buchholtz, A. Lyndahl, S. Kunkat. M. Biel. Row 3: C. Love, L. Manning, N. Johnson, J. Young, G. Benson. Row 4: N. Boese, S. Myers, H. Boice, G. Roche, R. McCabe, M. De-Greve. Row 5: C. Diederichs, M. Scrabeck, M. Pederson, R. Trouten, C. Knudson, S. Vrieze. Re To yv a j DECLAM 7, 8, 9—Row I, left to right: B. Baird, S. Aspel, J. Armstrong R. Reburn, R. McKay, Mrs. Zotalis. Row 2: K. Haugen, J. Stork, P. Kunkat, J. Burmeister, J. Young. Row 3: R. Bigalk, M. McCabe, S. Dybvik, B. Cummings, P. Stork. Row 4: M. Vehrenkamp, K. Johnson, A. Masters, G. Peterson, R. Griebenow. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY CAST—Seated, left to right: G. Engle. B. Cope-man, S. Schoppers, C. Stork, C. Lee, S. Klingsheim, A. Lyndahl. Standing: M. Lange, J. Flynn, D. Klomp, G. Roche. R. Ratcliff, S. Myers, S. Kunkat, P. Sanden, S. Bates, E. Sikkink, R. Wilson, D. Olson. Our Miss Brooks” The junior class play, a three-act comedy entitled Our Miss Brooks, was presented under the direction of Mr. Thiegs on November 19th and 20th. The play opens in the peaceful atmosphere of Miss Brooks' English classroom. She is thinking how nice it is that she doesn't have to direct the class play this year and that there will be no fighting with the coach over the gym. Mr. Wadsworth, the principal, has other ideas and he announces that Miss Brooks will direct the class play. Bedlam prevails throughout the play, but in the end all are happily contented with the situation. Miss Brooks was very ably portrayed by Geraldine Roche, Miss Finch, the librarian, was Sylvia Myers; Miss Audubon, the music teacher, was Sylbert Kunkat; Hugo Longacre, the athletic coach, was Richard Ratcliff; Mr. Wadsworth, the principal, was David Klomp and Mrs. Allen, the president of the school board, was Darlene Olson. The remainder of the cast were students who were portrayed by Shirley Klingsheim, Elton Sikkink, Charlotte Lee, Colleen Stork, Ann Lyndahl, Sonja Bates, Gloria Engle, Beverly Copeman, Sylvia Schoppers, Manford Lange, Paul Sanden, James Flynn and Robert Wilson. The student directors were Monica Haugerud and Betty Knudslien. LIBRARIANS—Row I, left to right: P. Kunkat, J. Jacobs, L. Manning, H. Keck, M. Henry, K. Armstrong, P. Buchholti, J. Young, J. Burmeister, M. Larson, H. Boice. Row 2: S. Aspel, S. Vrieie, G. Roche. S. Schoppers, N. Boese, M. DeGreve, Miss Neperud, A. Berning, J. Hanson, S. Crouch, R. Reburn, W. Scrabeck. Student government is becoming an essential in modern, democratic schools. In Harmony High it is made possible through the student council. Among the many activities in which the council was engaged this year were sponsoring school parties, choosing ly-ceum programs, entertaining the Mabel Student Council, revising the constitution and making plans for a student handbook. Student council members feel that it is a privilege and an honor to represent their classes. Therefore, they put forth their best eorts to make the they put forth their best efforts to make the council an effective organization in their school. STUDENT COUNCIL—Lef fo right: B. Hoiness, K. Johnson, S. Klingsheim, R. McCabe, R. Trouten, E. Jertson, Mr. Shroy-er, M. Pederson. S. Roche, A. Haugen, R. Burt, H. Haugen, K. Gossman. 37 Cardinal Staff As is the usual custom, plans for the 1954 Cardinal began early in the fall. From a list of very capable volunteers, members of the staff were selected. Money seemed to be the biggest problem facing the staff, but after selling basketball schedule pencils and beanies, the financial problems began to look up. Then they began the work in earnest. Edstrom's Studio of Winona, Minnesota, photographed the seniors and large groups, while the individual class pictures were taken by Columbia of LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Mr. Randall, with the assistance of several students, captured many of the informal shots you see in this book. This, then, is the result of nearly eight months of planning and hard work. CARDINAL STAFF—-Row I, left to right: J. Easier, S. Schoppers. Row 2: S. Kunlcat, M. Larson, M. Henry, R. Bigalk, K. Armstrong, N. Boese, C. Diederichs, H. Boice. Row 3: A. Borning, S. Vrieze, M. DeGreve. M. Kjarland, K. Johnson, W. Brolclcen, J. Hanson, J. Brink, A. Lyndahl, M. Pederson, S. Myers, N. Hauqen, D. Brunsvold, C. Knudson. Row 4: D. Hanson, C. Biel. CARDEON STAFF—Row I, left to right: V. Bestor, A. Berning, R. McCabe. Row 2: A. Kneeskern, C. Grant, K. Haugen, L. Trouten. C. Diederichs, N. Boese. Row 3: K. Johnson, M. Kjarland, R. Bigallc, S. Myers, A. Lyndahl, S. Schoppers. Row 4: M. Henry, L. Gleisner, S. Kunlcat. Standing: Mr. Smelser, A. Armstrong, M. Henry. M. DeGreve, S. Vrieze, B. Doering, R. Humphrey, C. Love, G. Bestor, C. Knud-son, C. Boice, S. Haugerud, S. Rukke, J. Young, A. Haugen, B. Knudslien, J. Brink, R. Reburn, J. Armstrong, G. Roche, K. Armstrong, H. Boice, M. Haugerud, G. Engle, W. Scrabeck. Row 2, standing: D. Brunsvold, W. Brokken, C. Biel, C. Thoen. Cardeon Staff This year a picked staff of about 40 students took part in publishing the Cardeon . About half of the members were reporters. The other half were typists, mimeographers, proofreaders and artists. The purpose of our school paper is to give students a chance to write about school events and to give them a sense of responsibility by meeting deadlines. Gerry Roche has served several years on the staff as a reporter and assistant editor. Mr. Smelser was the faculty adviser. 39 F. H.A.—Row I, left to right: K. Haugen, K. Grebin, D. Hoiness, K. Engle, J. Hanson, M. McCabe. Row 2: M. Haugerud, S. Klingsheim, R. Bigallc, G. Engle, C. Grant, J. Brink, S. Vrieze. M. DeGreve, G. Roche. Row 3: Mrs. Nelson, C. Berge, O. Hagen, B. Copeman, V. Bestor, S. Myers. W. Scra-beck, B. Ihns, M. Pederson, M. Smith, C. Lee, R. McCabe. Row 4: A. Bern-ing, C. Diederichs, H. Boice, S. Schoppers. FHA Another national organization, F.H.A., is a girl's club correspondent to the boy’s club, F.F.A. The club has been active this year in several projects. One of the largest projects was the serving of a banquet for the Women’s Club. Their main purpose for raising money was to provide transportation for representatives going to the State F.H.A. Convention in Minneapolis. Four members were chosen. They, together with their adviser, Mrs. Nelson, attended the convention and all enjoyed it. The club officers are: Carol Grant, president; Joyce Brink, vice-president; Shirley Klingsheim, secretary; Monica Haugerud, treasurer. FFA F.F.A.—Row I, left to right: Mr. Harms. R. Wilson. G. Johnson, E. Sikkink, D. Brunsvold, T. Jarland, D. Brink, R. Boice, G. Grebin. Row 2: M. Bigalk, C. Biel, J. Felland, R. Burmeister, R. Buri, J. Scrabeck, R. Scrabeck, W. Brok-ken, R. Engle. D. Easier. Row 3: R. Kampstra, G. Benson, D. Jones, S. Fjel-stad. L. McKernan, L. Losen, A. Hill, R. Kiehne, S. East. Row 4: R. Miller, D. Klomp, O. Doering, R. Ryan, C. Thoen, H. Offen. Row 5: R. Johnson, H. Berge, W. Elliott, R. Elliott. W. Miller, M. Lange, J. Elton, H. Hanson, P. Sikkink. The Harmony chapter of the FFA has been active during the past year in working out a solid community service program. Several ideas that were studied by the committee o n community service were: dehorning with an electric dehorner, clipping the flanks of dairy cows at t h e beginning of the winter to aid in the production of cleaner milk, testing oats for germination and weed seed content, sending in soil samples to the U. of M. for analyzation, and following recommended practices in regard to the various phases of farm work. It is hoped that these services will be available to the farmers of the Harmony area by next year. 40 FTA To promote teaching as a career is the primary purpose of the FTA club. Therefore, members of the club are given the opportunity to practice teaching in the elementary department of our school. After completing the hour of observation and teaching, students are asked to write an evaluation of their experiences. The future teachers earn merit points by observing, teaching, helping teachers and special projects. These merit points are cumulative and awards are given after 200 points have been earned. The officers of the FTA are: Ann Armstrong, president; Sonja Bates, vice-president; Helen Boice, secretary; and Charles T h o e n, treasurer. The adviser is Miss Neperud. F.T.A.—Row I, left to right: S. Bates, A. Armstrong, C. Thoen, H. Boice, C. Diederichs. Row 2: A. Lyndahl, B. Ihns, S. Myers, M. Haugerud, Miss Neperud, M. Pederson, K. Armstrong. G. Engle, L. Trouten. CAMERA CLUB—Row I, left to right: D. Hanson, Mr. Randall, N. Boese, W. Scrabeclc, P. Hovey, C. Love, P. Hoiness, L. Gleisner, C. Knudson. Row 2: R. Morem, J. Sanden, M. Prey, O. Doering, G. Johnson, J. Young, R. Kiehne, H. Offen, M. Bigallc, D. Klomp, D. Brunsvold, A. Reinsvold, J. Hanson, C. Knudson, A. Haugen. Camera Club The Camera Club of Harmony consists of nearly 25 ambitious members. From the beginning of the year each meeting has been very interesting, educational, and entirely different. They've been taught to develop film, to print and enlarge pictures. They also have seen how to get better pictures by using the right kind of photographic paper. One of the projects of the Camera Club this past year was to take a time exposure of their Christmas tree. The officers are: David Hanson, president; Milton Bigalk, vice-president; Naomi Boese, secretary; Calvin Knudson, treasurer. Mr. Randall is our adviser. 41 Dramatics Club Students who are members of the Dramatics Club are often envied by other students because of their acting ability. In Dramatics Club the students learn how to act; how to do radio, one-act, and three-act plays; how to direct plays; and how to apply makeup. Room for Mary , a one-act play, was staged by the Dramatics Club at our Christmas party. The officers are: president, Geraldine Roche; vice-president, Shirley Klingsheim; and secretary - treasurer, Mary Jane DeGreve. The Dramatics Club is under the supervision of Mr. Thiegs. DRAMATICS CLU — Row I, left to right: G. Roche, R. Trouten. Row 2: G. Fishbajjgher, K. Engle, M. Henry, D. Hoiness. K. Grebin, P. Jones, R. Reburn, K. Christensen. Row 3: Mr. Thiegs, J. Easier, D. Olson, D. Blaess, C. Biel, M. Scrabeclc, M. Henry, L. Manning, M. Pishbaugher, D. Pederson, P. Buchholtz, M. DeGreve, S. Klingsheim, P. Stork. Secretaries Club SECRETARIES CLUB—Row I, left to right: S. Vrieze, C. Grant. Row 2: S. Bates, A. Berning, S. Schoppers, R. Humphrey, D. Bjertness. Row 3: C. Stork, S. Culberton, H. Keck, V. Bestor, R. McCabe. Row 4: Mr. Smelser, B. Copeman, C. Berge. A newly organized club is the Secretaries Club. The purpose of this club is to improve the member's secretarial ability. In this club the members become familiar with business forms, learn the proper methods of applying for a job, and how to dress for office work. They also perfect their typing and shorthand. Club members have written letters requesting information from various business firms. Several field trips were taken acquainting the students with office conditions and different departments. The club officers are: Rosella McCabe, president; and Verlaine Bestor, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Smelser is the club adviser. Art Club A newly created club is the Art Club. The purpose of this club is to promote a well-rounded education for the students and to give talented students in art a chance to show their abilities. The projects have been drawing and painting at the students' will. Each member purchased his own supplies for his project. The officers for the club are president, Nacia Johnson, and secretary, Karen Johnson. Mrs. Zotalis is the club adviser. ART CLUB—Row I, left to right: G. Jacobs, B. Hoiness, J. Bergey, B. Baird, B. Mihm, K. Malli, A. Kneeslcern. Row 2: Mrs. Zotalis, S. Kunkat, P. Caldwell, M. Kjarland, C. Boice, C. Harmon, W. Broklcen, R. Baird, K. Johnson. Row 3: B. Doering, N. Johnson, A. Feuerhak, R. Kampstra, R. Ratcliff, K. Sandvik, J. Scrabeck, J. Hanson, A. Masters. HOBBY CLUB—Row I, left to right: L. Miller, R. Hettig, J. Christianson, D. Hahn, G. Gossman, R. Lee, J. Myron, R. Peterson, A. Capper, R. Myers, H. Manning, G. Keck, J. Ellingson, C. Johnson, G. Kiehne, L. Kiehne, R. Tostenson, J. Flynn. Row 2: R. Lund, D. Bigalk, R. Kiehne, Mr. Mosher, K. Kiehne, D. Bestor, R. Felland, R. Masters, M. Funke, R. Burmeister, R. Love, D. Malli, G. Peterson, W. Miller, J. Felland, G. Dahly, S. East, G. Ryan, R. Johnson, R. Griebenow, E. Bigalk, H. Christensen. Hobby Club The functions of the Hobby Club are just what the name implies. Each of the forty-four members can work on his hobby, whether it be making a model airplane, working with leather or plastics, or making bows and arrows. An interesting feature of this club is that all of its members are boys. The officers of this club are: president, Ronald Griebenow; vice president, Robert Burmeister; secretary, Earl Bigalk, and treasurer, Stanley East. Mr. Mosher is the adviser. 43 Glee Club This club was organized for the purpose of providing a musical group tor those students not participating in senior chorus. Little, or no emphasis is put upon voice training. Students sing popular music. Thus they work toward a program in which they will portray the development of popular music since the early 1800's. The officers of Glee Club are: Joyce Brink, president; Karen Haugen, vice-president; and Emily Todd, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Hagen is supervisor of this club. GLEE CLUB—Row I, left to right: M. McCabe, J. Burmeister, P. Kunkat, K. Eddy, K. Strelow, M. Sears, O. Hagen, E. Todd, J. Stork, L. Matson. Row 2: R. Bigalk, accompanist, S. Dybvik, K. Haugen, M. McDowell, M. Biel, J. Brink, C. Lee, B. Knudslien, M. Smith. Nature Study In this club students study plants and animals, where they grow, and reproduce. Each member gives a report on a certain animal or plant. The club has gone on hikes to observe trees and determine their age and kind. The president is Robert Wilson; vice-president, Don Brink; secretary-treasurer, Elton Sikkink. The Nature Study Club is under the supervision of Mr. Harms. NATURE STUDY CLUB—Row I, left to right: R. Burt, S. Storhoff, P. Sand-en, V. Mecklenberg, J. Elton, K. Culberton, T. Darrah, M. Lange, R. McKay, G. Benson, B. Bidsler. Row 3: R. Wilson, E. Jertson, E. Sikkink, Mr. Harms, R. Buri, D. Brink. ATHLETICS Jim” Elton—Guard 'Big Dave Hanson—Tackle Ronnie Ryan—Tackle Season's Record 1953-1954 Harmony 31 Harmony 6 Harmony 2 Harmony 0 Harmony 19 Harmony 0 Harmony 45 Wykoff ......... 7 Lanesboro 0 Spring Valley 16 Preston ........25 Canton 14 Mabel 14 Rushford 0 ’Norm Haugen—Quarterback Mr. Glesna—Coach FOOTBALL TEAM—Row I, left to right: E. Bigalk, A. Haugen, S. East, R. Engle, G. Benson, W. Brokken, S. Stohoff, R. Love, R. Kiehne, R. Lee. Row 2: R. Burt. manager; J. Scrabeck, L. Losen, D. Easier, R. Burmeister, J. Flynn, R. Strelow, R. Wilson, N. Haugen, R. Scrabeck, P. Sikkink, K. Sandvik, manager. Row 3: Mr. Mosher, assistant coach; L. McKernan, R. Ryan, D. Brunsvold, O. Doering, D. Hanson, E. Sikkink, E. Jertson, M. Bigalk, D. Brink, D. Klomp, J. Elton, Mr. Glesne, coach. Not pictured: T. Jarland, C. Biel. Harmony's Cardinals turned out an impressive performance on the football field for '53 as they won four out of seven games for better than a 50% average. Under the guidance of the new coach, John Glesne, the Cards' eleven started practice in the latter part of August so that they might reach the best physical form possible. Mr. Glesne spotted many flaws in the team at the first game, but he also thought they showed many possibilities. A rugged line with Dean Brunsvold, Richard Buri, and Roger Strelow as ends, together with speedy backs like Milton Bigalk, Don Brink, Bob Wilson, and the quarter-back, Norman Haugen, proved many times too rugged for their opponents. Starring defensively were James Flynn and Mil-ton Bigalk. Flynn, a junior, was chosen all-conference center because of his very spectacular defensive performances plus his accurate centering. 47 Milt Bigalli—Guard ig Dave Hanson—Center Norm Haugen—Guard DISTRICT I STANDINGS Team W L Pet. Spring Grove 12 0 1.000 Wykoff 10 2 .833 Chatfield 9 3 .750 Canton 9 3 .750 HARMONY 6 6 .500 Spring Valley 6 6 .500 Rushford 6 6 .500 Preston 6 6 .500 Caledonia 5 7 .417 Houston 4 8 .333 Mabel 3 9 .250 Lanesboro 2 10 .167 Peterson 0 12 .000 Charlie Thoen—Forward The Cards started their basketball season with only four returning lettermen from last years squad. The four were all seniors, consisting of David Hanson, Milton Bigalk, Charles Thoen, and Norman Haugen. Five other A squad members were juniors and one was a freshman. With a district full of competition, the Cards surprised many fans by winning more games this year than they had in two regular seasons before. They also worked their way into a four-way tie for fourth place in conference with a six and six record. 1 TEAM_____left to right: R. Baird, manager; N. Haugen, A. Haugen, R. Wilson, D. Brink, M. Bigalk, C. Thoen, D. Brunsvold, E. Jert- . E. Sikkink. D. Hanson. Mr. Glesne, coach. B TEAM—Left to right: R. Lee, D. Easier, D. Elliot, H. Haugen, P. Sikkink, R, Burmeister, R. Boice, G. Dahly, Mr. Mosher, coach, L. McKernan, H. Hanson, E. Bigalk, B. Elliot, R. Griebenow, R. Engle, R. Love. SEASON’S RECORD 1953-1954 Harmony 31 Spring Valley 47 •Harmony 70 Mabel 55 Harmony 57 Chatfield 54 •Harmony 70 Preston 67 Harmony 50 Lanesboro 46 Harmony 56 Houston 55 Harmony 61 Mabel 62 Harmony 43 Spring Grove 49 Harmony 55 Canton 60 •Harmony 62 Lanesboro 49 Harmony 51 Caledonia 46 Harmony 59 Rushford 57 Harmony 66 Peterson 3 1 Harmony 53 Preston 54 •Harmony 47 Canton 51 Harmony 31 Wykoff 66 Totals 862 700 TOURNAMENT Harmony 56 Lanesboro 47 Harmony 46 Wykoff 62 Harmony 44 Spring Valley 53 Totals 144 162 •Non-conference games 49 BASEBALL PROSPECTS—Row I, left to right: E. Sikkink, E. Jertson, C. Thoen, M. Bigalk, D. Brink, D. Brunsvoid, N. Haugen. Row 2: R. Strelow, J. Elton, S. Benson, W. Brokken, D. Jones, H. Hanson, R. Engle, H. Haugen. Row 3: J. Ellingson, H. Berge, R. Burmeister, J. Felland, D. Easier, R. Morem, M. Prey, R. Burt. Row 4: R. Myers, R. McKay, R. Pederson, G. Gossman, D. Olson, R. Love, E. Bigalk, L. Kiehne. 50 The Lettermen's Club was organized this year. Members of the club are boys who have won a letter in athletics. The club had three main projects which they worked on during the year. The biggest one was the benefit basketball game sponsored for Richard Buri, who broke his leg in a football game. The club decided that in future years each player should rent his football shoes rather than having the school furnish them. This method would provide more money for purchasing more and better football equipment. The members also changed the lettering system. Metal insignias would be used on letters instead of the cloth ones now used. LETTERMEN'S CLUB—Row I, left to right: Mr. Glesne, E. Sikkink, M. Big-alk, R. Scrabeck, D. Klomp, D. Brunsvold, D. Brink. Row 2: R. Wilson, L. Losen, P. Sikkink, T. Jarland, O. Doering, C. Thoen. Row 3: J. Elton, R. Buri, E. Jertson, D. Hanson, R. Ryan, C. Biel. LETTERMEN'S CLUB OFFICERS—Seated: Mr. Glesne. adviser; Norman Haugen, secretary. 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