Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1936 volume:

E X L I B R I S R U E B L U E Hudson High School A tribute to the art of learning, Knowledge, friendship, skill and truth. We’ve learned through time to know ourselves; You’ve shaped the future of our youth. —Lillian Olson 1 9 3 TRUE BLUE Published by the SENIORS of the Hudson High School Hudson, Wisconsin T R U E B L U E Dedication To Mrs. M. Moore Murphy, in grateful recognition and appreciation of tlie many fine ideals she placed before us while we were pupils in the Grade Schools of Hudson, we, the class of 1936, respectfully dedicate this “True Blue”. MRS. M. MOORE MURPHY Teacher in Wisconsin Public Schools Somerset and Farmington 1886-1889 Hudson ............... 1889-1898 Hudson ............... 1901-1936 1 9 3 6 OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1936 President Dorothy Anderson Vice President .... Raymond Cleveland Secretary Dorothy Larson Treasurer Beatrice Batten Adviser Miss Lee Seniors T R U E B L U E REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR DONALD ENGSTROM A fine musician, an excellent scholar, a true gentleman; a quiet, unassuming leadership; loyal always to the finer ideals of life: these are the attributes that have won for Donald the honor of being chosen the most representative senior. HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Abel Dorothy Anderson Vern Dahl Donald Engstrom Einar Edstrom Dorothy Larson Julie Ann Reiter George Thompson 1 9 3 6 1 THELMA SPILLMAN “Not much talk—a great sweet silence.” Glee Club 4. 2 RONALD GUITH “O, what may man within him hide. Though angel on the outward side.” Roys’ Glee Club 3, 4; B Basketball 3; Base- ball 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4: HiY 4. 3 GORDON MICHAELSON My face is my fortune.” Debate 4; Football 3; Junior High letics 1; Baseball 4. Ath- 4 LEILA JENSON Happy am I, from care I’m free. Why can’t they all be content like me.” Student Council 4; True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 2, 3; Officer 4; Girls’ Athletics 1. 2, 3. 4. 5 ALFRED FLATTUM All the world’s a stage.” Track 2; Football 4; HiY 2. 3. 4; Junior High Basketball 1; Stage Manager 4. 6 VERX DAHL ‘T never dare to act as funny as I can.” B Glee Club 1. 2; A Glee Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; G. A. C. 3. 4; Class Officer 1; Student Council 1. 4; One Act Play 2. 3. 4; Cheer Leader 4; True Blue Times 4; True Blue Staff 4; Piano Solo 3. 7 JUNE HUDDLESON It’s Just as cheap and easy to rejoice.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4.; G. A. C. 1; Orchestra 1; Girls’ Athletics 1. 2. 3. 4. 8 HOWARD LOWER “No change, no pause, no hope! Yet I endure. Boy’s Glee Club; HiY; B Basketball; Junior High Basketball. 1 BETSY OLSON Time is too short for all she has to say.” Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Cheer Leader 2. 3; One Act Play 3, 4; Debate 4. 2 BETTY JANE GILBERTSON She is ever sweet and never proud, Has tongue at will, but Ls never loud.” Declamation 1; B Glee Club 1, 2, 3; A Glee Club 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. 4 IRVING LETTS Quiet and unassuming, but always on the Job. Junior High Football. 5 MAVIS SW ANSON Those who like others, will be liked by them all.” G. A. C. 1, 2. Glee Club 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 1; True Blue Staff 4; True Blue Times 4: Opeietta 4; One Act Play 4. 6 DOROTHY LARSON A good leader, a willing helper, deeds well done without fuss or bother.” B Glee Club 1: A Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; C. A. C. 2, officer 1. 3. 4; Student Council 1, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Gills' Athlet es 1, 2, 4. 7 LEA CLAIRE SUENNEN Oh! She will sing the savageness out of a bear.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. C. 2. 3. 4; boprano Solo 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Operetta 4. 8 LILLIAN HANSON I know she’s here, I heard her giggle!” B Glee Club: G. A. C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed ohorus 4; GiiL ’ Athletics 1, 2. 3. 1 BEATRICE BATTEN Her smile is so broad she must go in the door sideways. G. A. C. 2, 3. 4; Class Officer 4; A Glee Club 4; True Blue Times 4: Student Council 4; B Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 2 ROBERT CAMERON Hold the fort for I am coming. Junior High Football 1; Student Council 4; Football 2, 3; True Blue Staff 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4. 3 GEORGE YOUNG Silent in seven languages. Football 2, 3, 4; A Basketball 2. 3, 4; HiY 3. 4; Junior High Athletics; Baseball 4. 4 MYRTLE ROHE Not a word spoke she more than there was need. G. A. C. 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Atheltics 2, 3, 4. 5 IDELLESHEFLAND I have a theory that every human being is lovable, if only understood. Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 6 WILLIS CRAMER O this learning, what a thing it is! Junior High Football; Basketball 1. Foot- ball 2. 3. 4; B Basketball 2. 3; HiY 2, 3. 4; Baseball 3. 4. 1 CLARA JOHNSON Let us be merry; life Is short. G. A. C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; De- clamation 1. 2, 3, 4; Extemporaneous Head- ing 2. 3: B Gl?e Club 1. 2. 3; Girls' Athletics 1, 2, 3. 4; Debate 2; One Act Play 4. 2 WILLIS MILLER Better be two hours too soon than one minute too late. Boys' Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Debate 3. 4: Tenor solo 2, 3, 4; Or- chestra 2, 3, 4; HiY 4; Extemporaneous Reading 3. 4; Operetta 4; True Blue Staff 4; Care Taker of Piano 4. 3 LLOYD NORD “Don’t rush me girls. Baseball 2, 3; Oratory 4. 4 RUTH OLSON One vast substantial smile. Three Act Plays 2, 3; One Act plays 4; Glee Club 3; Girls’ Athletics 1, 4. 5 EVELYN HANSON We like her still—the stiller the better. Glee Club 4; True Blue Staff. 6 NORMAN LARSON i The mirror, of all courtesy. Football 1, 2, 3; B Basketball 1. 7 EINAR EDSTROM Night after .night, he sat and bleared his eyes with books’.. A Basketball 2, 3; One Act Plays 3, 4; B Basketball 4; Operetta 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; HiY 2, 3, 4; Officer 4; Vocal Solo 3, 4; True Blue Staff 4; Student Council 4. 8 DOROTHY ANDERSON Gaze into her eyes and you’ll see an angel; Gaze a little longer and you will see an imp. B Glee Club 2; Mixed Chorus 4; A Glee Club 3, 4; G. A. C. Officer 1; Class Officer 2, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 4; True Blue Staff 4. 1 WILLIAM BAILLON “Only one he saw, and one he loved, and one he dreamed of.” Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 3: Bas- ketball 2, 4; HiY 2, 3: Baseball 1. 2. 4; B Basketball 1. 2 MKRLIN JOHNSON Cheer, and make good cheers. Band 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; A Bas- ketball 3, 4; Track 1; HiY 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Cheerleader 4; One Act Plays 4; Extemporaneous Speak- ing 4. 3 JULIE ANN REITER “If you have knowledge, let others light their candle by it.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamatory 3; True Blue Staff 4; Student Council 4; G. A. C. 2, 3, Officer 4; Orchestra 4; One Act Plays 4; Jazz Orchestra 3, 4. 4 ELIZABETH ABEL Her fame shall far exceed her height.” Declamatory 1, 2; One Act Plays 4; True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4. 5 CHARLES WANNER Blessed are they that say little, for they shall never be quoted.” Oratory 1. 2; Reading Contest 4; B Basket- ball 2; HiY 1, 2. 3. 4. 6 GEORGE THOMPSON “He’s the thinkiest thinker wot ever thunk.” Band 1, 2, 3. 4; True Blue Times 3, 4; Class Officer 3; HiY 3. 4, Officer 4: Debate 3. 4; True Blue Staff 4; One Act Play 3. 1 DONALD KNGSTROM “I live for love.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys Glee Club 4; String Quartet 1. 2. 4; Violin Solo 1. 3. 4; Class Officer 2. 3: Operetta 4; B Basketball 2. 3; Orchestra Manager 3. 4: HiY 3. 4: Violin Teaching 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 4: Brass Quartet 1. 2: Oratory 3; One Act Play 4; Athletic Manager 4: Jazz Orchestra 3: Student Council 2, 3, 4. 2 IONE JENNINGS “Zealous, yet modest.” G. A. C. 1. 2. 3: True Blue Staff 4: B Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; A. Glee Club 2. 3. 4. 2 MARY LOU ASKOV “I believe in a fast life—when it comes to typing.” Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4: True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 2. 3. 4: Brass Quartet 3. 4: Girls Athletics 1. 2, 3. 4. 4 IDA YOST When she’s good she’s a dear, but look out for her off days.” Girls’ Athletics 1. 2, 3. 5 HELEN WILLIAMSON It’s nice to be natural, when you’re naturally nice.” G. A. C. 1, 2; Girls’ Athletics 2, 3. 4. 6 RAYMOND CLEVELAND “An affable and courteous gentleman.” Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball 3: Ba«s Solo 3. 4: Oratory • : Jazz Orchestra 3, 4; One Act Play 4; Class Of- ficer 4; Boys Glee Club: True Blue Staff 4: Band Manager 3: HiY 4: S’chool Presi- dent 4: German Band 2, 3, 4: B Basketball 3; Student Council 3, 4. 7 WALLACE LYSTAD Our Napoleon in Athletics.” Football 2. 3, 4: A Basketball 3, 4: Student Council 3. 4: Class Officer 2, 3: Band 1, 2. 3. 4: B Basketball 2; HiY 4: One Act Play 4. 8 LAURA JENSON As a student you shine, As a friend you’re fine.” G. A. C. 2, 3. Officer 4; Student Council 4: True Blue Staff 4; Girls’ Athletics 1. 2. 3. 1. 1 CARL 1IJELSETH “Oh, keep me Innocent, make others great.” Junior High Football 1: A Football 2. 3. 4. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; HiY 2. 3. 4, Officer 3; Boys Glee Club 3. 4: Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Student Council 3. 2 RAUL CARLSON Art, style and manner; in all these things sup.erne. True Blue Staff 4; Art Club 3; HiY 3. 4. 3 KARLLME DOOLEY Charm quite often lies in being quiet.” Girl Reserve 1; Girls’ Athletics. 4 HELEN FLATTUM Small in stature, but not in principle.” G. A. C. 1, 2. 3. 4; B Glee Club 1; Girls’ Athletics 1, 2. 3. 5 GERHARD BEHM Faint heart fair lady ne’er could win.” Football 1; B Basketball 2, 3. 6 NORMAN OLSEN The acquisition of knowledge gives rise to a desire to proclaim it.” Debate 2, 3, 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 3, 4. T R U E B L U E CLASS OF 1937 President Vice President Richard Batten Simmie Wiener Adviser Secretary Treasurers Miss - Lucille Mlerswa - John Samson Beers, Lawrence Berg CLASS OF 1938 President Vice President Jack Leykom Alton Stevenson Adviser Secretary Treasurer Miss Hughes Betty Fluent Paul Jones CLASS OF 1939 President Vice President Paul Thompson Frances Olson Adviser Secretary Treasurer Miss Selle Jane Hurst Lois May Berg 1 9 3 6 HI-Y “To create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character.” President ........... Einar Edstrom Secretary ...... George Thompson V. President .... Donovan Thompson Adviser ................. Mr. Rock HI-Y PROJECTS OF 1935-36 This year the club again undertook the task of fencing the football field. This project proved its value as it had in previous years. On November 29 and 30 George Thompson, Einar Edstrom, and Roy Col- ver represented Hudson at the Hi-Y convention at Red Wing, Minnesota. The boys had the pleasure of listening to Rev. Dahlberg of St. Paul, Miss Powrie of Glenwood City, and Dale Rennebohm, star center for the Minnesota Gophers of 1935. Trips up Mount La Grange and through the State Training School for boys interested them especially. An amateur hour, sponsored by the organization on March 20, was very successful. The talent was excellent and the program was enjoyable. The first prize of $5.00 was won by Betty Hannah Arnquist. The second prize of $3.00 was won by Lloyd Nord, and the third prize of $2.00 was won by Iona Ryden. I he proceeds totalling well over $40.00 were given to the local Boy Scout Troops. The last big project of the year undertaken by the organization was the sponsoring of an All School Activity Banquet on April 30, at which time various awards and letters were presented to those who have done outstanding work in extra-curricular activities. The program consisted of a demonstration of magical tricks by Principal Gluesing of Ellsworth High School and an exhibition by a young talented gypsy tap-dancer. After the program, a short dance was held. DEBATERS Lucilio Beers, Norman Olson, George Thompson, E'inunie Wiener, La Verne Johnson, Carmel- ita Hawkins, Kathleen Day, John Samson, Helen Engebretson, Merle Michaelson, Rubv Engdahl, Norma Dedrick, Helen Sawyer, Ruth Olson, Betsy Olson, Melvin Hanson, Dick hrunelle, David Lyk«ett, Raymond Engstrom. Paul Thompson, Dean Lyksett, Marjorie Rue- lnk. Anna Mae McDowell, Edith Ahlgren, Charles Wanner. Robert Forsythe, Holly Merrill. Gordon Michaelson, Ellen Williams. Edith Williams. Sylvia Faber, Esther Solheim. Eleanor Cashman, Edna Evenson. Frances Olson. Frances Birkmose. Virginia Hanson. Lyle Baer, Lloyd Olson. Alfred Flattum. Lowell Gifford, Mary Susan Hoyer. Merle Gilbertson, Marion Cleveland. Billy Miller. Bob Hellweg, Myrtle Rohl, Betty Arnquist, Bernard Kinney. Warren Bush. Mary Jane Wynne. Alice Pratt, Elmo Shea. George Rue.sink. Harold Olson. Elmer Samson. Billy Wright. Mary Jane Peterson. Orlando Holway, Carol Dahl. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS 1935-36 President ...... Raymond Cleveland Secretary .............. Beatrice Batten Vice President.... La Verne Johnson Activity Manager .......... John Samson l 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E DEBATE 'I'he debate season has been very successful from all angles. An excep- tionally large number of students turned out for this activity. The question for the year’s debate: “Resolved, that the several states enact legislation providing for a system of complete medical service to all citizens at public expense. On February 28, 1936, at the Division Debate Tournament in Chippewa Falls, a group of our d.haters made a fine showing, winning third place. Those who debated in the tournament from our school were John Samson, I -a Verne Johnson, Lucille Beers, Melvin Hanson, Lowell Gifford, and Norman Olsen, with Mary Susan Hoyer and Merle Michaelson acting as alternates. On December 5 a group of debaters also attended the Extemporaneous Debate Tournament at New Richmond. EXTEMPORANEOUS READING AND SPEAKING First and second place winners of the extemporaneous reading and speak- ing contests had the opportunity of attending the League Extemporaneous Tour- nament at New Richmond April 20. The winners of the local speaking contest were Lucille Beers and Norman Olsen. The winners of the local reading contest were Esther Michaelson and Willis Miller. Norman Olsen took first place at New Richmond and represented us at District contest held at River Falls May 1, when he won third place. DECLAMATORY We also experienced a very successful declamatory season under the direction of Miss Mierswa. Esther Michaelson and Margaret Clair were the win- ners of the dramatic contest and Esther Solheim and Ruby Engdahl received high honors in the humorous declam. The four winners attending the Declama- tory contest at River Falls April 21 where they made a fine showing. ONE-ACT PLAYS Eight one-act plays have been presented during the year under the cap- able direction of Mr. Weatherhead and Miss Selle. All plays were well planned and given. The cast of “Deferential Kindness” consisted of Ruby Engdahl, Wilma Swaner, Lillian Olson, Orlando Holway, Robert Hellweg, and Albert Lyksett. “His First Girl was presented by Arthur Riedel, Orlando Holway, Lucille Beers, Carmelita Hawkins, and Jane Hurst. “His First Shave was dra- matized by Ruth Olson, Betsy Olson, Clara Johnson, Bill Baillon, Esther Sol- heim, Donovan Thompson, Merlin Johnson, Betty Fluent, and Carol Dahl. Those who took part in “Three Taps on a Wall”, were Georgia Mae Mennes, Helen Engebretson, Edith Ahlgren, Marion Cleve’and, Anna Mae McDowell, Mildred Birkmose, Betty Arnquist, Leona Rhodey, Margaret Clair, and Adella Behm. The cast of “Sunset by Slantsky” included Raymond Cleveland, Donald Engstrom, Mavis Swanson, Julie Ann Reiter, and George 1 hompson. An ex- cellent Thing in Women” was presented by Robert Forsythe, Einar Edstrom, and Vern Dahl. Those who played in “Objections Overruled” included W allace Lystad, Vern Dalil, and Jane Hurst. “Wisdom Teeth” was given by Elizabeth Abel, Paul Carlson, Esther Michaelson, and Mary Susan Hoyer. 1 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E BAND AND ORCHESTRA The band, a very active group in our school, has developed into a well- rounded organization during the past few years. It represented the local Legion post at Ellsworth on August 19, where it won first place in the High School division. Also it was chosen to represent the Hudson Commercial Club at the Lumberjack’s Convention in Stillwater on August 18. As a special honor, it was invited to play for the Northwestern Teacher’s Association Convention at Eau Claire on October 11, 1935. Since band marching has become a prominent feature at the district con- test in River Falls, the band has won first place every year with the exception of one time. For the jxi.st two years Donovan Thompson has been the drum major. The band has had many duties that are present ordinarily, such as playing at pep meetings, basketball games, assembly, and football games. The selection played by the band at the district music contest this year was “Safari” by the composer G. E. Holmes. The senior hand has kept its membership high in spite of loss due to grad- uation, by the influx of “junior” and “B” bands. At present the band has a membership of about forty, under the managership of John Hughes. The orchestra membership this year is about twenty-five. Its manager is Donald Engstrom. It is a very compact group. The orchestra especially stresses the string section and limits the amount of brass. The past year it has been an opening feature at many presentations at the high school, such as playing before one-act plays and the musical comedy, “Look Who’s Here”. It was also an important feature at the Christmas program, when the play, “Why the Chimes Rang”, was presented. In March it performed for the P. T. A. One important engagement was the playing as a part of an assembly program for the New Richmond High School. The contest selection this year was “The Calif of Bag- dad” by A. Boieldieu. SUB-DIVISIONS OF THE BAND BRASS QUARTETTE Paul Thompson Ray Livermore Cornet Cornet Paul Jones Mary Lou Askov .. Trombone Horn GERMAN BAND John Hughes Paul Thompson Clarinet Cornet Paul Jones La Verne Johnson .. Trombone Bass WOODWIND ENSEMBLE John Hughes Evelyn Rydeen Clarinet Clarinet Mary lane Dahl Betty Hannah Arnquist .. Oboe Flute Julie Ann Reiter .... Tenor Saxophone SUB-DIVISIONS OF ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET Donald Engstrom ........ Violin Richard Batten .......... Viola Robert Anderson ........ Violin Paul Jones .............. Cello JAZZ ORCHESTRA Composed of fourteen members. It plays occasionally for social hours. 1 9 3 6 HffiDw m-iDw WHY THE CHIMES RANG'' A Christmas Play December 20, 1935 Presented by Mixed Chorus and Dramatic Department Holgar ........ Steen ......... Bertel ........ An Old Woman The Angel ..... Rich Woman ... Rich Man ... The Priest .... The King ...... The Sage ...... Young Girl .... Courtier ...... THE CAST .................. James Gullickson ................... Orlando Holway ................... Robert Hellweg ................... Julie Ann Reiter ...................... Ruth Lyksett .................... I eona Rhodey ................... Robert l’orsythe .................... Albert Lyksett ........................ Roy Colver .................. Robert Anderson ..................... Norma Dedrick ...................... Harold Olson LOOK WHO'S HERE A Musical Comedy Presented by Mixed Chorus and Dramatic Department under the direction of Misses Selle, Hanson, Kidd, Knudson and Mr. Weatherhead. February 4. 1936 THE CAST Conny Markham .....................— Lea Claire Suennen Roger Gregory ......................... Einar Edstrom Jim Wallington ......................... Willis Miller Percy Stoningham ..................... Robert Forsythe Phineas ...................................... Donald Engstrom Francisco, bandit ......................... Roy Colver Florita ........................ Betty Hannah Arnquist Sir Charles ........................ Raymond Cleveland Lady Susan ............................ Mavis Swanson Peggy Markham ............................ Jane Hurst Henry .................................. David Lyksett Bandits ......Robert Buttke, Richard Brunelle, Paul Jones, Arthur Riedel, and Raymond Livermore Pierre (chef) ........................ Alton Stevenson Mr. Pirn .............................. Paul Thompson Alton Stevenson Paul Thompson 1 9 3 BOYS' GLEE CLUB Back Row:—E. Sandberg, A. Lyksett, F. Anderson, D. Engstrom, M. Hanson, R. Swanson, E. Edstrom, M. Johnson, L. Johnson, J. Leykom, R. Colver, W. S'olheim, R. Livermore, D. Evenson, D. Lyksett. ........ Center Row:—R. Guith, W. Humphrey, F. Trudell, R. Engstrom, C. Hjelseth, R. Anderson, G. Evenson, D. Thompson, F. Kermott, G. Kurrasch, F. Segerstrom, M. Michaelson, L. Olson. Sitting:—H. Merrill, W. Miller, V. Michaelson, D. Lyksett, R. Forsythe, Miss Hanson, Mary J. Peterson, G. Ruesink, P. Thompson, B. Kinney, W. Erickson, O. Holway. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row:—D. Larson, F. Truhler. D. Evenson, B. Olson, E. Hanson, A. Lombard, I. Jennings, M. J. Muckenhirn, M. Olson, L. Olson, T. Spielman, B. Batten. Center:—L. Rhodey, B. Arnquist, B. J. Gilbertson, E. Michaelson, M. Cleveland, D. Anderson, E. Hancock, K. Day, M. Gilbertson, G. Mennes, C. Dahl, M. J. Dahl, D. Anderson. Sitting:—N. Dedrick, L. Suennen, M. Swanson, I. Shefland, M. Wallace, Miss Hanson, M. J. Peterson, M. Suennen, R. Engdahl, D. Wilcox, M. Clair. BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ GLEE CLUBS The Girls’ ‘‘A” Glee Club was formed in 1916. It is a very popular na- tivity for the girls, this year numbering thirty-five members. They presented a program in November, the proceeds of which were used to help pay for the grand piano. It has grown to be such a popular activity that now we have a “B” Glee Club and also a Junior Glee Club. The latter is composed of members from the Junior High while the “B” Glee Club is composed of regular high school students. The Boys’ Glee Club was organized in 1924. This club deserves much credit for the interest the thirty-three members have taken in it. The members practice every Monday morning. Their first public appearance this year was at the Annual Music Concert given April 16. MUSIC CONTEST R U E B L U E Miss Edith Hanson Hudson took first prize at the District Music Contest at River Falls, April 23 and 24 for the sixth year. “A ratings were received by the Boys’ Glee Club, Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Woodwind Ensemble. The Brass Quartet and String Quartet received “B” ratings. The band marching contest, which Hudson has won for four out of the five years it has been held, was postponed this year because of rain. The Music Memory Team, this year composed of Verna Mae Jones, Solvig Michaelson, Helien I .arson, Janet Wil- liams, Elsie Jane Bouw, and Helen Riedel, won another cup for Hudson, which makes the sixth year we have come out on top in Music Memory. The students feel that recognition should be given to Mr. Dahl and Miss Hanson for their tireless efforts in making music a worthy outside activity. It is mostly due to their efficient work and excellent teaching that Hudson has had so much success in music activities for the past eight years. REPRESENTATIVES AT THE DISTRICT MUSIC CONTEST Soprano Soloist ........... Mary Jane Peterson, 2nd place Contralto Soloist ......................... Idelle Shefland Baritone Soloist ................ Einar Edstrom, 3rd place 1 enor Soloist ................. Willis Miller, 2nd place Cornet Soloist ................. Paul Thompson, 3rd place Violin Soloist ............... Donald Engstrom, 2nd place Sousaphone soloist ............ Raymond Cleveland, 1st place Flute Soloist .......... Betty Hannah Arnquist, 1st place Clarinet Soloist......................John Hughes, 1st place Trombone Soloist..................... Paul Jones, 1st place David Dahl 1 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E MUSIC FESTIVAL One of the finest projects of the Music Department this year was the sponsoring of a Music festival on May seventeenth, the purpose of which was to develop a greater appreciation of music among young people. Eight schools from surrounding communities took part, and each one presented a twenty minute program of music. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the program was the band marching by several different bands. Such a project as this has a very worthy motive, and no doubt similar festivals will be held next year. PERSONNEL OF BAND Mr. Dahl, Director CORNETS Paul Thompson, Raymond Livermore, John Hoyer, John Ilarlander, Lyle Ash, George Thompson, Wallace Lystad. HORNS Mary Lou Askov, June Huddlcson, Margaret Simonson, Richard Batten. CLARINETS John Hughes, Orlaine Olson, Evelyn Rvdeen, Kenneth Olson, Merle Michaelson, Marjorie Lee, Simmie Wiener, Orlando Holway, David Lyksett. TROMBONES Paul Jones, Jack Leykom, John Gilbertson, John Staberg. SAXOPHONES Julie Ann Reiter, Anna Mae McDowell, Melvin Hanson, Carol Dahl, Ruby Engdahl, Marjorie Suennen, Fred Kermott. BARITONES Donald Engstrom, Robert Anderson. Mary Jane Dahl. Betty Fluent. Betty Arnquist. OBOE FLUTE BASSES Ray Cleveland, I ,aVerne Johnson, Albert Lyksett, Lyle Halberg. DRUMS Don Thompson, David Petersen, Jane Sutherland, Marjorie Ruesink, George Ru;sink, Frank Trudell. 1 9 3 6 CHAMPIONS T R U E B L U E 1935 “A” FOOTBALL SQUAD Standing:—D. Engstrom, Coach Anderson, N. Larson, M. Richie, A. Stevenson. C. Quale, J. Hughes, F. Bowers, B. Michaelson, P. Jones, Coach Fladager. Center Row:—A. Lyksett, G. Young, J. Leykom, C. Bylander, W. Arntson, D. Batten, N. An- derson, W. Lystad, W. Bush. First Row:—J. Zahler, L. Johnson, W. Cramer, D. Lyksett, C. Hjelseth, D. Thompson, B. Baillon. Captain 1935 ............................... Dean Lyksett Captain 1936 ..................... Kenneth Zahler SCORES Hudson 19 River Falls 0 Hudson 0 Colfax 0 Hudson 13 New Richmond 0 Hudson 12 Ellsworth 0 Hudson 7 Menomonie 6 l 9 3 6 ”36” CHAMPIONS T R U E B L U E Under the splendid leadership of Captain Dean Lyksett and with the help of our efficient Coaching Staff, our boys were able to come through with the first Hudson Championship team since 1921. The boys showed their superior foot- ball ability by winning all games but tbe one with Colfax, which ended in a scoreless tie. As Colfax tied for the Championship, the trophy, which was pre- sented by Coach Jackson on the night of the New Richmond basketball game, now rests in Colfax as we had it in our trophy case the first part of the war. Three of our players made the all star team. They were: Captain Dean Lyksett, tackle; Wallace Lvstad, quarterback; and I .a Verne Johnson, end. Three of our players also have the distinction of being four year letternien. Thev were Captain Dean Lyksett, il iam Baillon and Norman I -arson, who was lost quite early in the season because of illness. These boys have shown us splendid ex- amples of fortitude and perseverance which will never be forgotten. They faced many setbacks and hardships during the early part of the season, but instead of giving up they tried all the harder to overcome these handicaps, and they were finally rewarded with success in the form of the championship, which is after all the highest goal toward which a team may strive. The boys played a non-conference game with Cretin High School of St. I’atil as th ir first game of the season, but after a great deal of real hard fighting, they were defeated by a .score of 6-0. This is not to be considered a sign of weakness on the part of our boys but can probably be credited to inexperience ri-'-'y of 'ur boys were playing their first year of football. It was, however, a perfect success in so far as it gave our boys the required experience to go out and play real football and bring the championship once more to Hudson High School. Our splendid coaching staff also deserves a great deal of credit for the successful season. 1 hey were Coach Kenneth Fladager, who is a new member of our faculty, and Coach Emil Anderson, who came verv close to having a champ- ionship team ast year as sole coach of the team. These coaches are to be congrat- u ated on the fine cooperation ana coacmng abilities. We hope that next vear th.y will be able to overcome the odds that will certainly be facing them with the loss of so many experienced men and produce another successful team. We also hope that Jack Zahler, captain-elect, will show the fine spirit of fair play and leadership that was so perfectly shown by Captain Dean Lyksett. T R U E B L U E SENIOR PERSONALITIES DEAN LYKSETT Prabably the best football player that Hudson High has ever had repre- senting them. His courage, persever- ance and spirit of fair play will he remembered for many years to come. Lyksett also made the all-conference team this year. WALLACE LYSTAD Another all-conference selection, pick- ed because of his ability as a field general and shiftiness while advancing the ball. The first two rears of his career he was handicapped by his size but this year he overcame that handi- cap and showed us just how football should Ire played. GEORGE YOUNG Although he wasn’t a regular, he was our most valuable reserve, substituting for the line and the hack field both. W ILLIAM BAILLON Another four year man whose run- ning, kicking and passing anilities will never he forgotten. For four rears he punted our team out of holes and helped pass and run our way to vic- tory; surely he will be one of the hardest men to replace next year. CARL HJELSETH One of our speediest men and a price- less defensive hack. His pass defense and pass receiving abilities helped us to win many of our toughest games. WILLIS CRAMER A guard whose courage and stamina helped him to become one of the main cogs in a nearly perfect machine. BASEBALL '35 Although the baseball team again failed to gain the championship, we feel that thev showed us a very successful season. Under the direction of Miss Kidd and with the fine leadership showed by Captain Wallace they were able to win six games out of nine but experienced a little hard luck at the tournament and lost both games. This year the team will he coached by Coach Fladager and. although we welcome him as coach, we sincerely hope that the players and spec- tators in the future years will not forget “Cap Kidd. She was a very important factor in the gaining of baseball as a major sport in the high school. We hope that she will continue to follow the team with as much interest as she has showed in the past years. 1 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E B” SQUAD. Standing:—P. Carlson. F. Anderson. A. Lyksett, Coach Anderson, R. Engstrom, J. Harlander. J. Young. Sitting:—J. Hughes, R. Colver, J. Leykom. E. Edstrom. W Arnlson D. Lyksett. “A” SQUAD. Standing:—D. Engstrom, P. Jones, J. Zahler, H. Moe, M. Johnson, W. Balllon D. Lyksett, A. Stevenson, Coach Fladager. Sitting:—C. Hjelseth, D. Thompson. G. Young. W • Lystad, A. Riedel, L. Johnson. T R U E B L U E A” BASKETBALL '36 I he boys finished the season winning five conference games and losing nine, but the boys are to be congratulated on their courage and never failing school spirit, for whether in defeat or victory they showed us nothing but their better qualities. 1 he boys seemed to g_t off to a good start, but soon their size began to show them at a great disadvantage. It was due to this disadvantage that a good many of the games were lost. Next year we hope to have better luck and if we do it will probably be due to Art Riedel and La Verne Johnson with the help of some very promising new material that is coming up from the championship B” squad of this year. I he tournament this year was held at St. Croix halls and our boys en- tered into it with very high hopes of coming out the winners. Thev won their first game with Colfax but were defeated in their second game with Ellsworth. I his Ellsworth defeat was not so hard to take, however, because Ellsworth had an excellent team and were really the superior squad. W allace Lystad showed himself able to uphold the office of captain by never letting any member of the team lose his morale. Such traits of leadership are to be encouraged to future captains of teams, whether they be winners or losers. B BASKETBALL '36 1 he team completed a successful season under the able guidance of Coach Emil Anderson by winning eleven games and losing only one. The season was probably the most successful one that the “B” team has had since it was organ- ized. It is expected that Coach Eladager will get most of his “'37” material from this year’s team. Einar Edstrom and “Boasting Bo” Young proved to be the most valuable men on offense; however, Harlander and Stevenson proved them- selves capable of defending our goal from the onslaught of the strongest of the opposition. JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS The large margin by which the Junior High Football team won all its games this vear proved its superior strength and ability. With a little more ex- perience the boys on the Junior High Basketball team should be able to make an- other champion “B” team soon. Both teams show good material which will develop with practice and training. 1 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E GIRLS' ATHLETICS UPPER PICTURE—VOI.LEYEAL1. Standing:—L. Hanson. I. Yost. H. Williamson. Miss Kidd. L. Jenson. V. Dahl. D. Wilcox. Sitting:—M. L. Askov, J. Huddleson, Captain Abel, D. Jenson. D. Larson, L. Suennen. LO VVER PICT U R E- BASK ET B A L L Standing:—I. Yost, H. Williamson, Miss Kidd. L. Jenson. D. Wilcox. Sitting:—M. L. Askov, C. Johnson. Captain Jenson, E. Abel, L. Suennen. G. A. C OFFICERS Dorothy Larson ........ President Leila Jenson ........... Treasurer Julie Ann Reiter.... Vice President Lillian Olson ......... Secretary Laura Jenson ...... Point Secretary HEADS OF SPORTS Mary Lou Askov ......... Field Ball Leona Rhodey .......... Volleyball Elizabeth Abel ....... Basketball Edith Williams ........ Kittenball Clara Johnson ............. Tennis JUNIOR G. A. C. OFFICERS Frances Olson ......... President Frances Birkmose ....... Secretary Edna Evenson .......Vice President Alta Jane Arntson ...... Treasurer l 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E The G. A. C„ its meetings the first , | were to sell hot dogs a| ball games. The G. A. C. year, was the big anml pecially responsible fori Batten, Invitation Coni Entertainment Committf General Chairman. Ill Askov, Lorene WilcoxJ take the place of some It Has Three Corner! ticipants. was begun in 1927, holds I the activities of the year ind candy at the basket- lourteenth of March this lieir committees were es- |ess. They were Beatrice Committee; Vern Dahl, Jmmittee; Elizabeth Abel, Leona Rhodey, Muriel Is were also chosen to [car” relay and “My Hat jitement among the par- Ihe girls athle Hanother to make field ball successful this school 1933, which was our first attempt at? the sport. This year it was enjoyed by all of the girls. In the final game, with Elizabeth Abel as captain of the Senior team and Lorene ilcox as captain of the Sophomore team, the Seniors won the tourna- ment with a close score. Basketball started with much enthusiasm, for it seems to be the favorite and also the major sport among the girls. Color teams were chosen first to give the jiarticipants some practice. It was rather uncertain which of the teams would win the championship, for the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors had es- pecially strong teams. The captains were Lorene Wilcox, Sophomores; Dorothea Lyksett, Freshmen; Lillian Olson, Juniors; I .aura Jenson, Seniors. Although the Freshmen didn't have a strong team this year, they will probably develop into a very fine team if they do much practicing. In the final game the Juniors were downed by the Seniors in a score of 16 to 35. The Senior class has held the championship title for the last two years. When spring begins, our thoughts naturally turn to volley ball. Volley ball was started out with an exciting nationality tournament. Volley ball may seem to be a tame sport but when you see a good battle between the Norwegians and the Scotch, you 11 never forget it. In this tournament the Norwegians came out on top. Kitten ball and tennis also play an important part in girls’ athletics. Senior Class Day always brings with it competition between the Juniors and Seniors which is very keen. Still it is carried on in a friendly manner, be- cause this is the last time they will compete. 1 his season of Girls’ Athletics has been very successful. Much credit should be given to Miss Kidd for making it so, because she has given her devoted attention to girl’s athletics. 1 9 3 6 EDWARD P. ROCK, Superintendent MEN WANTED It is often said that all fields of human endeavor are crowded—that there aren’t enough jobs to go around. You are about to enter this great field of com- petition and are perhaps wondering what your place will be and what chance you have in the race. In spite of the fact that there may be a greater number of applicants for every job, it is still true that we haven’t enough good men for any field. There is too much of the attitude that the world owes us a living and not enough of the attitude that we may owe something to the world and society. Too many expect someone else to make a job for them. Too few feel the urge to do some- thing for themselves. The young man or woman who has set a goal, who has the urge to ren- der real worthwhile service to society, and who has had the ambition to properly prepare need not worry much about the future. Every profession, industry, and business is crying out for more good capable people. We have never had an over supply of outstanding talent. When you are given the shovel, do not lean on it. Go forth and find a pile of dirt that needs to be moved and move it. There may be gold under it. Solomon once said, 'W hatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.” —E. P. ROCK T R U E B L U E FACULTY Top Row. left to right:—Emil Anderson. Manual Arts and Athletics; Henry Bargen, Science; Evelyn Jerdee, English 3 and 4, Creative Writing, Journalism; Kathryn Mierswa. Biology and English; David Dahl. Music. Bottom Row:—Kathryn Gunderson. Departmental English; Edith Hanson, Music; Helen Hughes, Mathematics. Debate; Frances Kidd, Physical Education; Melitta King, Foreign Languages. Top Row:—Ruby Knudson. Home Economics; Jenny Lee, Librarian; Ethel Mathews, S'ocial Science; Ann Murphy, Departmental Geography; Helen Selle, English 1 and 2. Bottom Row:—Elizabeth Peterson, School Nurse; Edna Phillips, Mathematics; Kenneth Fladager. Departmental History. Athletics; Harold Walbrandt, Commercial Course; Harold Weatherhead, History and Dramatics. 1 9 3 6 T R U E B L U E In and Out of the Class Room GOOD BOOK WEEK “Reading for Fun” was the slogan of this year's good book week, which took p'ace between November 11 and 18. 1935. The members of the Junior and Senior classes arranged clever book displays bringing out different aspects of the slogan. The exhibits, which were previously held in the library, took place this year in the newly en’arged English room. The unusually good exhibits were probably due to the inclusive interpretation of the slogan. They were shown to the public as a part of the monthly P. T. A. program. CHEER LEADERS Our four snappy cheer leaders, Betty Fluent, Vern Dahl, Merlin John- son and Albert Lyksett, conducted the assembly | ep meetings for the football and basketball games. The pep meetings signify that the student body is behind the teams, cheering them on to victory. NEW PIANO I -ast autumn the school purchaesd a grand piano which they have wanted for many years but couldn’t buy because of lack of money. Several graduating classes including the class of 1936 have pledged money for it. The piano, which is greatly appreciated by the students, is an added asset to the music department. Billy Miller, the custodian, polishes and takes care of it. TRUE BLUE TIMES STAFF John Samson ...... Vern Dahl ....... George Thompson Lillian Olson .... Robert Forsythe .. Sylvia Faber ..... Mavis Swanson ... Beatrice Batten ... Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor ....... Reporter ...... Reporter ...... Reporter ...... Reporter ......... Typist ......... Typist The True Blue Times staff has charge of the -weekly school news pub- lished in the Star Observer. STUDENT MANAGER John Samson has charge of the student finances and activities in general. His job is to balance the budget. TRAINER “Red” Engstrom looks after the equipment of the boys’ athletic teams. 1 9 3 6 T R U jv B I. U E FEATURE SECTION CLASS WILL ITz-brth Abel, our gum chewing beanstalk, bequeathes her height to Billy Zappa. Dorothy Anderson beoueathes her b’uslrs to respectable girls. Marv Lou Askov, a lass from the country, leaves her short morning jaunts to Georgia Mae .Mcnnes. Beatrice Batten, our all school secretary, surrenders her position to Norma Dedrick. Contortionist Gerhart Behm leaves his acrobatics to A. J. Lyksett. Willis Cramer, our home town Romeo, leaves all his out-of-town girl friends to Jack Zahler. Paul Carlson naturally leaves his art to Lillian Olson. Bob Cameron, the boy from Erin, gives his hot temper to William (Rid) Peterson. Ray Cleveland relinquishes his limited vocabulary to Lowell Gifford, who may need it in future debating. Vern Dahl bestows to her sister Carol her abilities in snake dancing and hotcha singing. Red Engstrom, our violin virtuoso, asks Gordon Evenson to guard Mary Susan. Einar Edstrom hopes Muriel Askov will make good use of his 365 theater tickets. A1 Flattum leaves his stage managing to I-aurence Mattson. Helen Flattum retires from her position as Miss Murphy’s typist, leaving it open to Paul Jones. Betty Jane Gilbertson wants Simmie Wiener to have her curly tresses. Lillian Hanson hopes that Phyllis Turskey can talk equally as much and as fast as she has. Evelyn Hansen bequeaths her motto “Silence is golden” to Mary Kolashinski. ‘ Bob Hellweg intends to cut his wool and give it to Elmo Shea. Carl Hjelseth leaves to all bashful young Freshmen his perseverance in finding a girl friend. Mary Cramer is heir to June Huddleson’s intricate dance steps. The champion giggler, lone Jennings, leaves her bubbles of amusement to Ruby Engdahl. Laura Jenson bestows upon Orlain Olson her heft. Leila Jenson hopes Mary Jane Dahl will profit bv her brilliance. Clara Johnson bequeaths her questionable fiddling to Margaret Simonson. Merlin Johnson leaves his net for catching sweet innocent girls to Dick Brunelle. Wally Lvstad drops his large following of admirers to Fletcher Seger- strom. Howard Lower transfers his taxi business to Raymond Swanson. Irving Letts imparts his secret for building big muscles in seven days to Steve. Nor Larson descends from his pedestal of fame as the high school’s most married man and relinquishes it to Don Thompson. 1 9 3 6 1 T P U £ B L ; U E (CLASS WILL CONTINUED) Dorothy Larson hopes the next year Seniors can take as perfect pictures as she did. Gordon Michaelson hands over his geography topics to Boyd. Billy Miller leaves his scandal diary to Robert Smith. Lloyd Nord, our mid-west cowboy, wi Is Jack Levkom his hook of cow- boy songs. Nor Olson unloads all his reference hooks to anv young striving debater. Julie Ann Reiter lends Jane Hurst her car to take hoys riding. Myrtle Rohl leaves her candy bars to Margaret Olson with a warning to watch her calories. Idelle Shefland sincerely hopes that “Babs” Reiter will take her place in the contest. 1 hema Spielman intrusts h. r passion for neatness to “Sis Peterson. Ixa Claire Suennen asks Betty Fluent to take over all her dates. George I hompson, a journalist of long standing, turns his times write-ups to Bob Forsythe. Charles Wanner leaves his fish stories to “Frog Trudell. Helen Williamson has personally asked Mr. Walbrandt to give A. J. Lyksett her ability to write excellent shorthand. Ida Yost gives her laughing Irish eyes to Betty Cameron. Betsy Olson, a flirtatious miss, hopes F.lva Nord may become as an ac- complished vamp as she is. Ruth Olson leaves her role as MacBelh to Esther Michaelson. Mr. Bargen: ‘What is the formula for water?” George: “H I J K L M N O.” Mr. Bargen: “Nonsense!” George: “You said yesterday it was H to O.” Julie Ann: ‘You haven't changed a hit since your picture was taken seven years ago.” Mr. Weatherhead: “Teachers don’t grow old; they just dry up and blow away.” Wally: “Every time I kiss you it makes me a better man.” Leona: “Well, you needn’t try to g:t all the way to heaven in one evening.” Bud K.: Returned from school with his report card. “But, Bud,” his aunt said, “what’s the trouble? Why have you such low grades this month?” “There’s no trouble, he said. Won know things are always marked down after the holidays.” Miss Phillips: “What happens to property not disposed of by will?” Carol Dahl: “It is divided among the errors.” 1 9 3 6 H U E B L U E •ADS COME TO LIFE The skin you love to touch—Paul Thompson Peppy—that’s me all over -Louis Workman Help your hair to health—Roy Colver A dinned good car—in spite of her fenders—Lowell Gifford Knee action—turret top—Chevrolet—John Samson They laughed when I sat down at the piano, hut—Orlaine ()lson Ninety-nine and forty-four hundredths per cent pure—Thelma Spielman Drink Ovaltine—Lea, the nail biter She loves dancing, sports, gayety, but she makes better cake than her mother— Dolores Anderson He came—they saw—she conquered- Leona and Wally When your throat feels raw and irritated—Miss Hanson Now 1 know there's no excuse to be skinny—Laura Jenson That school-girl complexion—Ruth Lyksett FROM THE SUBLIME TO THE RIDICULOUS Apologies to Cluiuccr Whan that Aprille with his schoweres swoote, The drought of Marche hath pirced to the route, And melted is the snow and turned to mushe Both dirtie wette and colde yclepped slushe. And we our overshoes must weare yette The better not to get our hosen wette, Then longen we at school to hookey playe, And gather flowers for the merrie Maye.—B. H. A. SENIOR ALPHABET A is for Anderson so shy and so sweet B is for Behm, he is not so meek. C is for Cameron a second Clark Gable D is for Dahl, petite actress so able. E is for Edstrom with his number eighteen F is for Flattum the stage manager supreme. G is for Guith with his dime Daily News H is for Hellweg who likes snappy views. 1 is the Seniors favorite noun so you see J is for Jenson with a high chemist’s degree. L is for Nor I .arson our old married man M is for Miller a postage stamp fan. N is for Nord to the women he raters O is for Nor Olsen, the best of debaters. P is a mark Seniors seldom receive Q is the questions in history we leave. R is for Reiter with her great love affair S is for Suennen so Reiter beware. T is for Thompson, one of Ronny’s great pals U is for all youse guys and youse gals. W is for Wanner a hunter so brave Y is for Young with his physiognomy grave. Z is for zero—requires no work But of course you all know from work we don’t shirk. So now we have come to the end of our story And as you read this we hope you’re not sorry'. 1 9 3 True Blue Staff Editor ................................ Julie Ann Reiter Assistant Editor ......................... Billy Miller Business Manager ................ Lea Claire Suennen Literary Editor ........................... Vern Dahl Senior Section ............ Laura Jenson, Leila Jenson beatures ............... Bill Baillon, Mavis Swanson ■Artist ................................... Paul Carlson Typists ........ Dorothy Anderson, Mary Lou Askov, Evelyn Hanson Band and Orchestra ................ Raymond Cleveland Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus ............ lone Jennings Girls’ Athletics .................. Elizabeth Abel Boys’ Athletics —..................... Robert Cameron Hi Y .................................. Einar Edstrom Forensics and Dramatics .......... George Thompson Advisers ....... Miss Jerdee, Composition; Miss Lee, General Arrangements ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Miss Jerdee, Miss Lee, Golling Studios, Green Engraving Co., Star Observer. (Signed) JULIE ANN REITER Editor-in-chief MCftS MCWH T R U E B L U E THE CLASS OF 1936 PRESENTS It Never Rains' A comedy of young love in three acts By Aurania Rouverol Tuesday, May 26 CAST (As they appear) Mabel Rogers ........................... Mavis Swanson Savannah .........-..................... Elizabeth Abel Henry Rogers ......................... Raymond Cleveland Jimmy Rogers ........................... Wallace Lystad Norlecn Sears .......................... Julie Ann Reiter Clara Dona van ..................... Lea Claire Suennen Walter Donavan ............................. Lloyd Nord Dorothy Donavan ............................. Vern Dahl Dane Lawson ............................ Einar Edstrom Margaret .......................................... Clara Johnson Gale ................................. Dorothy Anderson Mary ................................... June Huddleson Marian ................................. Beatrice Batten College Boys ..... Willis Miller, George Thompson, Merlin Johnson, Gordon Michaelson, Charles Wanner Stage Manager ........................... Alfred Flattum Director ...................... Mr. Harold Weatherhead The action of the play takes place in the living room of the Rogers’ Bun- galow, just outside Los Angeles, Cal. Act I Late Afternoon Act II Evening. One week later Act III The following Tuesday Night. Synopsis of the Play The principal romance concerns Jimmy Rogers and Dorothy Donavan, one entering second year at the University, the other a freshie worried for fear she won’t be bid the sorority she wants to join. The sterner background of drama for these youngsters is furnished by the parents of Jimmy and Dorothy. The mothers have been chums years before. The Donavans come to California and look up the Rogers. Bluff enters the plot and all but wrecks it; and there is the case of young and foolish and worried Norleen Sears, a neighbor girl, to give moments of near-tragedy. The elopement of Jimmy and Dorothy is prevent- ed by a rousing rain storm and all ends happily when Dorothy gets her bid to the sorority and Jimmy wins the coveted position as cheer leader. Produced by arrangement with Samuel French Inc. 1 9 3 6