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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1950 volume:

HERE’S TO HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Tune: Our Director March Here's to Hudson Higli School Fair, square and true, Here’s to our colors, The grand old white and blue U-rah! rah! Hudson is the winner Always on the top, Three cheers for Hudson High School, Rah! Rah! Rah! Cantent . . . Faculty Classes Activities Sta . . . Editor Jane Hennessey Assistant Editor Joanne Slater Business Mgrs. Robert Gerlach Sally Dickenson Adviser Elizabeth Gilbertson antuxynd! We have tried to put into this, the 1950 True Blue, all the ingredients that make up a cherished memory-book— school friends, classroom scenes, and happy events of a year that will seem but a day as we look into the past. Then, we hope, will the true value of this book make itself known, and help to fill the memory-lapses time makes. Decii icat lari... For his many years of competent, loyal service to our school, the students and the faculty, for his willing co-operation in any difficulty, for his quiet, efficient way that made him respected by all; we, the True Blue Staff of 1950, dedi- cate this book to Mr. John Engstrom. Semester Notes . . . SEPTEMBER 6— “School days, school days, Dear old ‘golden rule’ days”. SEPTEMBER 23— With the aid of “Kenny” Larson, who introduced the senior girls to the freshmen boys, and vice versa, the freshmen-senior party was a big success. SEPTEMBER 26— The seniors reluctantly admitted that the juniors’ class rings, ordered this week from the Herf-Jones Company, were “almost as good as the class of ’50’s rings.” SEPTEMBER 26— A stranger in school tonight would have been shocked to see the ridiculously dressed victims of the Senior G. A. C. initiation being put through tortures such as hopping three times around the gym or reciting “Mary Had a Little Lamb” backwards. OCTOBER 6— “Look at the birdie!” was the password today as Mr. Bruns took the group pictures. OCTOBER 14— Hudson became aware of its high school students today when a block long string of them wound through town in a snake dance that followed a beautiful and very impressive Homecoming coronation. At the pep fest that preceded the Homecoming game the teachers discovered how they appear to the students when they were imper- sonated in a riotous skit. We all agreed that the Homecoming festivities this year were the best ever! OCTOBER 31— “Funny looking faces everywhere.” Spooks and jack-o-lanterns decorated the gym for the annual Hallowe’en Party. NOVEMBER 9— Alice Hoyer was thoroughly surprised when presented with a beau- tiful sewing cabinet from the high school students at the annual advisory tea held in honor of the school board, Mr. and Mrs. Rock, and Alice Hoyer. NOVEMBER 22— The mighty heroes of the victorious Junior High football team were entertained tonight at a lavish feast prepared by the adoring, and only too willing Junior G. A. C. girls. NOVEMBER 24— We all left today to enjoy turkey, all the trimmings, and our Thanks- giving vacation. What more could we ask for? NOVEMBER 29— Everyone who attended the Junior Class Play, “Let Me Grow Up”, was completely convinced that “Gerry” Trudell was the five year old child she portrayed. Half-socks, a pinafore above the knees, a teddy bear, and a big bow tied on her pigtails were responsible for the amazing transformation. The juniors, with only three weeks’ time, produced a three act comedy that did themselves proud. DECEMBER 20— Elaborate costumes provided by Mrs. George Thompson effectively carried out the theme, “Come Let Us Adore Him”, of the annual Christmas pageant. Background music was provided by the high school ciioir and glee clubs and the grade school chorus. DECEMBER 23— Oh joy! Oh bliss! The Blackhawks furnished the music for our semi-formal Christmas dance. Did we enjoy it! DECEMBER 24- Vacation! “Twas the night before Christmas”, and did everyone remember to hang up his stocking? JANUARY 12— The Hudson Band Mothers provided a bountiful supper for the Hud- son and Murray bands before they gave a joint band concert in the evening in our high school gym. Two days before, the Hudson band was entertained at Murray High School; and after the second meet- ing of the two bands, the Hudson boys’ only comment was “Oh, those Murray girls!” 6 N CLASS E S SupenintencJent £,du ancS (P. (Rock Greetings to all who read this book and congratulations to those of you who have achieved the goals that you have set for yourselves. It is always an inspiration to see young folks develop their ability to think through problems, reach logical conclusions, and then proceed toward realizing their goals. We are living in a very scientific and materialistic world. Often we are blinded and frustrated by this very materialism. We who are living in this midpoint in the twentieth century have a greater knowledge of science, are experiencing one of the most prosperous periods and have the highest standard of living that any gen- eration has known since the Creation; yet, throughout the world there is a great deal of unrest, many new ideologies, much suffering and suspicion among men. Will this great technological monstrosity that mankind has created ultimately destroy him? I believe that we must give more attention to the development of our spiritual life if we are to avoid catastrophe. Materialism untempered by a moral ideology leads to selfishness and greed and the baser instincts of man. True happiness and content- ment as well as security come only through the development of the spiritual nature of men. How are we contributing to the betterment of mankind? What services have we rendered for the good of others? Have we prepared ourselves to enjoy and appreciate the better things in life? These are some of the questions that we must constantly ask ourselves. We are sometimes inclined to forget the old truisms—“It is more blessed to give than to receive”. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” and that there are Ten Natural Laws that man must obey, if he would be able to live well in a social order. Truly we are living in a better world materially than we have previously ever known. If we would continue, we must also live in a better world morally. ernest McMillan Instrumental Music SAMUEL RICHIE Boys’ Physical Education Driver Education ANN MURPHY Geography Departmental ETHEL MATHEWS Social Science Business Practice ROBERT TORGERSON Algebra Biology JENNY LEE Librarian Departmental MRS. FRANCES ROLLE English 1 and 2 DOROTHY KARLSON Commercial MRS. FRANCES DEHNE Home Economics MERTON TIM MERMAN Veterans Vocational Agriculture HARRIET GILBERT Departmental W. G. HEITING Science MRS. ELIZABETH GILBERTSON English 3 and 4 Journalism HELEN HUGHES Mathematics Latin ALVIN WEITKAMP Industrial Arts MRS. JEAN YOERG History ELIZABETH PETERSON Nurse MRS. BETTEANNE FROKJER Girls’ Physical Education Algebra MRS. EDITH SATHER Choral Music REPRESENTATIVE SENIOR The honor of being selected Hudson High’s representative senior for 1950 goes to Jane Hen- nessey, who has developed the numerous qualities that the title of representative senior implies. Her special achievements have been in the fields of speech and music, although she maintained an excellent standard of scholarship and was well represented in many extra-curricular activities. Because she has been a loyal supporter of the finest ideals of Hudson High school, the faculty is happy to present the award to this deserving student. Class Will We, the Class of 1950, being of sound mind and body, do hereby declare this our last will and testa- ment. To the worldly juniors we bequeath our “Senior Privileges” together with the sincere hope that they carry them out and live up to them as well as we did. To the sophomores we leave a portion of our knowledge and our wisdom, that their record in school may be as outstanding as ours. To the freshmen, poor deal's, we leave a little of our class prestige, self-confidence, undaunted cour- age to aid them in the struggle. We individually bequeath the following: Flossie Beers leaves her flirtatious ways to Mary Jo Westhoff. Janice Brathall leaves her natural Toni to “Ole” Thorson. John Breault leaves without Hope. Betty Bundy’s interest in out of town fellows we leave to Audrey Petersen, who is strong on the hometown boys. Mary Chryst leaves that “smooth” ride to Burk- hardt to anyone who is strong enough to take it. Jane Cornelissen leaves her sneeze to any class that gets bored. Sally Cunningham leaves to join Ernie. The Dabruzzi twins leave Miss Lee without any- one to get confused over. Thelma Erickson leaves her place in Triple Trio to Mrs. Sather. Donna Evenson leaves her ability to play the clarinet to Janice Purdy. Eldon Frye leaves for the farm. Robert Gerlach leaves his position as business manager of the Annual to Sally Dickenson. Joan Grady leaves to mail a letter to John F. Lois Guith is leaving for Roberts. Don Hart leaves the school building. Evangeline Harwell leaves her art ability to Betty Bruner. Robert Heffron leaves his desk to whoever wants to clean it out. Jane Hennessey leaves her job as editor of the Annual to Joanne Slater. Harold Hillary leaves his books at school. Walter Johannsen leaves his build to Freddie Bunce. Gerald Kapaun leaves his bashful ways with women to James Schullo. Marjorie Katner leaves her way with children to next year’s practice teachers. Ruth Kester leaves her fancy dancing to Donna Brown. “Hunka” Kinney says, “I’ll be lucky if I leave for any place.” Patricia Kolashinski leaves her gum under the chair. Nancy Krager leaves the journalism class minus an able reporter. Bernard Langager leaves his unused trigonom- etry book to Miss Hughes. Kenneth Larson leaves his ability to pack twelve in a five passenger car to Richard Moen. Joan Lein leaves for “up the river”—Stillwater, that is. Nina Lyksett leaves her place on the debate squad to “Bill” Weitkamp. George Madson leaves his position as football captain to “Russ” Johannsen. Diana Mannella leaves her long walk to school to Catherine Hooley. John Martinson leaves his ability to argue to Tommy Haugen. Jack Miller leaves his position on the basketball squad to a future dependable player. Patricia Mulvaney leaves Miss Karlson wish- ing that future typists will be as industrious as she was. Charles Nelson leaves his ability to make bas- kets to Dave Borg and hopes he keeps up the good work. Duane Nelson leaves Joan Nickleby alone in the typing room at 2:05. Irene Norvold leaves her perfectly groomed hair to David Jaeger. Robert Orf leaves Frances to her noon hours in the hall, alone. Gwen Peterson leaves Mr. Rock with no one to give excuses to—in such quantity. Joan Peterson leaves her “natural” blond hair to Carol Ann Rulien and Mary Sveen to save ex- penses on peroxide. Valerie Peterson leaves to be someone’s efficient secretary. Patricia Powers leaves her blushes to Helen Johnson. Virginia Provan leaves her Homecoming Robes to next year’s lucky girl. Eleanor Richie leaves her giggles to Dorothy Richie. Paul Riedel leaves his bookkeeping unfinished. David Ruemmele leaves his job as activity man- ager to “Gerry” Trudell. Rita Ruemmele leaves the school minus one bright student. Juliann Ryan leaves her quiet manner and scholastic ability to “Peggy” Gartman. Donna Sammons leaves her cheerful ways to Eleanor Nelson, who is always smiling. Stephen Sandberg leaves Rosemary—but not for you, boys. Marion Schweitzer leaves to meet Fred. Delores Simpson leaves with a diamond on her hand. Ronald Simpson leaves with glee. Joan Smith leaves her soft voice. Phyllis Swendiman leaves her long hair to Juliette Clark. James Trollen leaves at last; he’s served his time. Ralland Trudeau leaves his outstanding tenor voice to Alan St. Ores. Annabelle Weinberg leaves her pleasing smile and willingness to next year’s journalism students. Barbara Williams leaves English class still say- ing and-ah”. Robert Zarske leaves his Saturday nights to Dave Borg. 13 FLOSSIE BEERS SALLY CUNNINGHAM “Music, Music, Music” JANICE BRATHALL “Open the Door, Richard” JOHN BREAULT “Oh, Johnny” BETTY BUNDY “Sunny” MARY CHRYST “Just for Fun” JANE CORNELISSEN “The IVearin' of the Green” DORIS DABRUZZI “If Had the Wings of an Angel” DOROTHY DABRUZZI “Dark Eyes” THELMA ERICKSON “Ain’t Misbehavin’ ” “Stardust” ROBERT GERLACH Going My Way” JOAN GRADY ‘‘Fun and Fancy Free” LOIS GUITH ‘‘Dreamer’s Floliday” DON HART ‘‘The Old Master Painter” EVANGELI NE 11A R WELL “Powder Your Face With Sunshine” ROBERT HEFFRON JANE HENNESSEY “My Wild Irish Pose” HAROLD HILLARY “What’ll I Do?” WALTER JOHANNSEN “Whistle While You Work” GERALD KAPAUN “Don’t Fence Me In MARJORIE KATNER Rcadin, ’Rilin’, and ’Rithine- tic” RUTH KESTER Dancing Feet” I’ll Get By” ANDREW KINNEY “Wine, Women, and Song” NINA LYKSETT “Drifting and Dreaming” PATRICIA KOLASHINSKI “Far Azoay Places” NANCY KRAGER “Red Head” DIANA MANNELLA “Chicago, Chicago” BERNARD LANGAGER “Farmer in the Dell” JOHN MARTINSON “There, I’ve Said It Again” JOAN LEIN “Alarm Clock Blues” PATRICIA MULVANEY “Look for the Silver Lining” GEORGE MADSON “That Old Gang of Mine” KENNETH LARSON “For He’s a Jolly Good Fel- lozv” JOHN MILLER “Bidin’ My Time” CHARLES NELSON “Heartbreaker” VALERIE PETERSON DUANE NELSON “Take Me Out to the Balt Game” IRENE NORVOLD “Twenty-Four Hours of Sun- shine” ROBERT ORF “Down on the Farm” GWEN PETERSON “He's Just My Bill” JOAN PETERSON “And the Angels Sing” “My Best to You” PATRICIA POWERS “When Irish Eyes Are Smil- ing” VIRGINIA PROVAN “Green Eyes” ELEANOR RICIIIE “With a Song in My Heart PAUL RIEDEL “It Makes No Difference Now” DAVID RUEMMELE “Alexander’s Ragtime Band RITA RUEMMELE “Pretty As a Picture” JULIANN RYAN “Strawberry Blond” DONNA SAMMONS “Merrily, Merrily, on My Way” STEPHEN SANDBERG “Rosemary” MARION SCHWEITZER “Hair of Gold, Eyes of Blue' DELORES SIMPSON RONALD SIMPSON “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile” JOAN SMITH '77 Be Seeing You” PHYLLIS SWENDIMAN “You’d Be Surprised” JAMES TROLLEN “Cruising Down the River” RALLAND TRUDEAU “Makin’ Whoopee” VNNABELLE WEINBERG “Annabelle Lee” “Apple Blossom Wedding” Senior Class History The curtain is rising on the four act play, “The Class of 1950”, presented in Hudson High School by a talented cast of sixty-two members. The whole four acts were directed by Miss Helen Hughes, who must be commended for her splendid job. ACT I 'lime—1946-47 Place—Hudson High School Managers — Chairman—Charles Nelson, John Breault, Sally Cunningham, Joan Grady, Thomas Haugen. Cast—All 75 members of the freshman class Director-—Miss Hughes As the first act begins, we see a troupe of frightened boys and girls being led through the halls by several confident seniors. As the act progresses, the freshmen begin to join the various organizations and soon find their place in the complicated whirl of activities. ACT III Time—1948-49 Place—Same Stage Crew—Director—Robert Gerlach, bellied bv Gwen Peterson, George Madson. John Martinson, and Janice Brathall. Cast—Same as in Act II Director—Miss Hughes A “Garden of Memories” highlighted the third act, and this “garden” proved to be the theme of the Junior Prom which was a huge success. The juniors were proud of two of their members, George Madson and Charles Nelson, who made the “A” basketball squad and had rea- son also to be proud of two speech students, Pa- tricia C vngenpeel and Jane Hennessey, who went to the Madison speech contest. Football and boxing saw many juniors out, and G. A. C. had its share of junior members. ACT II Time—1947-48 Place—Same Managers—Chairman—Kenneth I .arson assisted by George Madson, Robert Zarske, Juliann Ryan, and Rita Ruemmele. Cast—All 73 sophomores of that class. Director—Miss Hughes The curtain rises on a happy party that is in full swing. All through the act this class seems to enjoy a full social life because at every oppor- tunity they seize a chance to have a class party in the gym. What a change has come over these sophomores. They are as familiar with school as if they had been there all their lives: and a good number of them have joined band, glee c ub. high school choir, girls’ and boys’ sports, and speech. ACT IV Time—1949-50 Place—Same Stage Crew—Kenneth Larson along with George Madson. Rita Ruemmele, Charles Nelson, and Robert Zarske. Cast—62 Seniors. Director—Miss 1 lughes Solemn seniors attired in caps and gowns filed across the stage in the fourth act and after a successful year highlighted by a humorous three- act Senior Class Play what could be a better end to a very well presented play but Commencement ? 19 Senior Activities FLOSSIE BEERS—Student Council 4; High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3. 4; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4; Playground Duty 3; Triple Trio 4; Marching Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Solo 1, 2, 3; Woodwind Trio 1, 2. JANICE BRATHALL—Student Council 3; Organiza- tion Officer 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Playground Duty 4; Sextet 3; March- ing Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commencement Committee 4; Class Officer 3; Solo 1, 2, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN BREAULT—Student Council 1, 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 1. 2, 3; Hi-Y 1. 2; Class Play 4; All School Officer 4; Track 2, 3; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1. BETTY BUNDY—Glee Club 1; G. A. C. 1. MARY CHRYST—Glee Club 1; G. A. C. 1. JANE CORNELISSEN — Student Council 4; High School Choir 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Organiza- tion Officer 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Playground Duty 3; Triple Trio 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2; One Act Plays 1, 2, 3. SALLY CUNNINGHAM—Glee Club 1; Organization Officer 1; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1. DORIS DABRUZZI—G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; High School Choir 3; Organization Officer 3, 4; Junior Band 2; Class Play 4; One Act Play 3; True Blue Times Business Manager 4; Driver Edu- cation 4. DOROTHY DABRUZZI—High School Choir 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization 3; Band 2; G. A. C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; One Act Play 3; Driver Edu- cation 4. THELMA ERICKSON—High School Choir 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Annual Staff 4; Triple Trio 3, 4. DONNA EVENSON—Student Council 1; High School Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Organization Officer 4; Orchestra 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Plav 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club (accompanist) 3, 4. ELDON FRYE—Glee Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. ROBERT GERLACH—Student Council 3; High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 3. 4; Hi-Y 2; Baseball 3; Annual Staff 3. 4; Class Of- ficer 3. JOAN GRADY—Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; One Act Play 3; Cheerleader 3; High School Choir 3; Class Officer 1; Band 2; Marching Band 2; G. A. C. 1; Driver Education 4. LOIS GUITH—High School Choir 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. DON HART—Driver Education 4. EVANGELINE HARWELI—G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT HEFFRON—Driver Education 2. JANE HENNESSEY — Student Council 2; High Schol Choir 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Organization Officer 3; Orchestra 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Playground Duty 3; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; Four Minute Speaking 2; Solo 4; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; Original Oratory 3, 4. HAROLD HILLARY—Glee Club 3; Boxing 1, 4; Hi-Y 4; Baseball 4. WALTER JOHANNSEN—Glee Club 1, 2; Football 2, 4; Basketball 2, 4; Boxing 1, 2, 3. GERALD KAPAUN—Glee Club 3; Boxing 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Class Play 4; Driver Educa- tion 3. MARJORIE KATNER—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Playground Duty 4; Costume Com- mittee 4. RUTH KESTER—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Organization Officer 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commencement Committee 4; Brass Sextet 4; Brass Trio 4. ANDREW KINNEY—Student Council 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Hi-Y 2; Base- ball 2; Class Play 4. PATRICIA KOLASHINSKI—Student Council 2. 3. High School Choir 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; One Act Play 3; Organization Officer 3; Driver Education 4; Class Play 4. NANCY KRAGER—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4. BERNARD LANGAGER—Glee Club 1; Football 4. KENNETH LARSON—Student Council 2, 4; Glee Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Boxing 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Class Play 4; Stage Manager 1. 2: Annual Staff 4; Marching Band 3; Commencement Committee 4; Class Officer 2, 4. JCAN LEIN—Student Council 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Debate 1; Organization Officer 1; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 1; Driver Education 4. 20 Senior Activities NINA MAY LYKSETT —High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Debate 1. 3. 4; Organization Of- ficer 4; Orchestra 4; Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3; Playground Duty 3; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; Solo 3; Original Oratory 4. GEORGE MADSON—Student Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Boxing 1, 4; Hi-Y 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Stage Manager 1, 2; All School Officer 4; Football Cap- tain 4; Marching Band 3; Commencement Committee 4; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 2, 3, 4; DIANA MANNELLA—Entered from St. Catherine of Siena High School in Chicago, Illinois, in her senior year; Glee Club 4; Playground Duty 4. JOHN MARTINSON — High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Mixed En- semble 4; Annual Staff 4; Sextet 4; Octet 2, 3; Ex- temporaneous Speaking 3, 4; Commencement Com- mittee 4; Class Officer 3; Solo 4. JOHN MILLER—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1; Football Manager 3, 4. PATRICIA MULVANEY — Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4;. G. A. C. 1, 2. 3, 4. CHARLES NELSON—Student Council 3. 4; Organ- ization Officer 3; Orchestra 3. 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Foot- ball 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Base- ball 2, 3, 4; All School Officer 4; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 4. DUANE NELSON—Football 1, 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing Manager 1, 3; Football Manager 3, 4. IRENE NORVOLD—High School Choir 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; Class Play 4; Triple Trio 4; Driver Education 4. ROBERT ORF—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Driver Education 3. GWEN PETERSON—Student Council 4; High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization Of- ficer 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Annual Staff 4; Triple Trio 3; Class Officer 3. JOAN PETERSON—High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Playground Duty 4; Triple Trio 4; Marching Band 3, 4. VALERIE PETERSON—No activities. PATRICIA POWERS—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. VIRGINIA PROVAN—Entered as a junior from South St. Paul, Minnesota; High School Choir 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Class Play 4; Homecoming Queen 4. ELEANOR RICHIE—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Playground Duty 3. PAUL RIEDEL—High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Football 2. Basketball 4; Movie Operator 3; Driver Education 2, 3. DAVID RUEMMELE — Student Council 3, 4; High School Choir 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Orchestra 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2; Basketball 4; Boxing 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. Activity Man- ager 3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Sextet 4; All School Officer 3, 4; Marching Band 2. 3, 4; Ticket Seller 3, 4; Solo 4; Brass Sextet 3, 4; Cornet Trio 4; Band Director’s Assistant 2. RITA RUEMMELE Student Council 1; High School Choir 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Playground Duty 4; Class Officer 2. 4. JULIANN RYAN—Student Council 4; High School Choir 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 3. 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Playground Duty 3; Marching Band 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Piano Solo 2. DONNA SAMMONS — High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; Orchestra 4; Band 3, 4; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 3, 4. STEVE SANDBERG — Student Council 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 2. 3, 4. MARION SCHWEITZER—G. A. C. 1, 2. DELORES SIMPSON—Glee Club 1, 2; G. A. C. 1, 2. RONALD SIMPSON — Athletic Manager 2; Coke Machine 4. JOAN SMITH—G. A. C. 1, 2, 3. PHYLLIS SWENDIMAN—Entered from River Falls High School in junior year. JAMES TROLLEN—Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 3. 4; Football 1, 3; Student Council 4; High School Choir 2, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Class Play 4; Marching Band 3, 4. RALLAND TRUDEAU—High School Choir 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Class Play 4; Track 2, 4; Commence- ment 4; Tumbling 3, 4. ANNABELLE WEINBERG—G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; One Act Play 3. BARBARA WILLIAMS — Entered from Roosevelt High School, Compton. California, in junior year; Orchestra 4. ROBERT ZARSKE—Student Council 4; High School Choir 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Debate 2; Organization Officer 2, 4; Football 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Box- ing 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Class Play 4; Track 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 4. 21 Class Prophecy Dear Miss Hughes, Just twenty years ago we were given the job of writing the prophecy for the class of 1950. Two months ago we made a tour through the country to observe how accurate our crystal ball had been in foretelling the future of each of the graduates, and we found only a few who did not do as we had prophesied. The first one we met was our class president, Kenneth Larson. He is now employed as Einstein’s assistant in the research of relativity. John Martin- son was also employed with Einstein, but he is now a candidate for president of the National Debate Organization with Nina Lyksett as his campaign manager. Next we stopped at New York, and fortunately we were able to watch Duane and Charles Nelson coach their first basketball game of the season. They are coaching the New York Yankees, and Jack Mil- ler is the manager. Just as we were leaving Brook- lyn, we noticed a familiar name on a large green “semi”. After investigating we found it belonged to Walter Johannsen, who is manager of the Johannsen Bus Line between Hudson and New York. He trans- ports Hudson basketball fans to New York to watch the Nelsons’ basketball team. When we boarded an airplane to leave for Wash- ington, D. C., whom should we meet but Joan Grady, the stewardess of the “Inter State Airlines”. After inquiring about some of our classmates we found that Andy” Kinney owns a gold mine in Alaska and is now a retired millionaire. She also informed us that Phyllis Swendiman is chief story illustrator for “The Saturday Evening Post” and Don Hart is the commercial artist for Brown and Bige- low. About three weeks previous to our visit, Joan had the fortune of talking to Virginia Provan while enroute to Kentucky. Virginia has trained her horse, Denver, for the Kentucky Derby, and her jockey is none other than “Bud Zarske. When we arrived in Washington, we went out for lunch. While we were eating, Bernard Langager, Ronald Simpson, and J. Edgar Hoover came in. We were both surprised but soon found out that Ronald and Bernard have been working for the Secret Ser- vice for the past two years. The next day we visited the Capitol, and we felt at home because of the numerous Hudsonites employed there. Upon arriving, we met Rita Ruem- mele, the secretary to the Secretary of Treasury. Rita had the day off so she guided us through the Capitol. First we talked to Valerie Peterson, the President’s personal secretary. Although she is kept extremely busy, she said she finds her work very interesting. Next we visited with Wisconsin’s Sen- ator, Mary Chryst, whose bill to have the state capi- tol moved to Burkhardt is now awaiting the signa- ture of Governor George Madson. The next morning we took a plane to Minnesota, and on our way from the airport to the bus depot we met Evangeline Harwell. Evangeline is Head Math- ematician at the University and told us that Barbara Williams also studied mathematics and has obtained a position at the University of California. The first stop we made after reaching Hudson was at the “H and R (the former “H and K”). It is now jointly owned by Robert Heffron and Paul Rie- del. The former Delores Simpson was doing her household shopping. She informed us that she wasn’t the only member of the class that is married. Mar- ion Schweitzer has been chosen model housewife of 1970. The Clark and Baker Taxis have another com- petitor, “Jim” Trollen. He is running the Trollen Taxi and has five of his Trollen-Conley convertibles buzz- ing around town at all times. Jim gave us a ride up to the old brick school where we found things decidedly different from what they were in 1950. One of the latest additions is the Agriculture Course which Eldon Frye and Harold Hillary are teaching. Eldon was handling the course alone at the time since Harold was substituting for Joan Smith in the Home Economic Department. After we visited Patricia Mulvaney’s shorthand class, Pat showed us her new textbooks which have been revised by Donna Sammons who is employed with the Gregg Shorthand Company. The mention of Donna brought Flossie Beers and Irene Norvold to our minds. Flossie is furnishing the piano music for “Bob” Orf’s Square Dancing Club at the Grange Hall. It is convenient for her since she is living only a mile from the Grange on a chicken farm. Irene is touring Europe after making her fortune on the publication of “Irene’s Original Jokes”. Pat told us that Lois Guith and Marjorie Katner were also on the faculty. Marjorie is teaching kin- dergarten, and Lois is teaching physical education. We were quite surprised when Pat told us the number of 1950 graduates who followed business professions. Gwen Peterson is secretary for the Mobile gas station; Diana Mannela works at the First National Bank; Sally Cunningham, at Ander- son’s; Ralland Trudeau is head bookkeeper for the Wright Advertising Agency; and Joan Peterson is employed as the medical secretary at the new city hospital managed by two competent nurses, “Pat” Powers and Jane Hennessey. Betty Bundy is the dietician at the hospital. As we were leaving the school, we noticed a strange bus picking up the students. “Pat” explain- ed to us that a bus line between Hudson and North Hudson had been established by Ruth Kester and Eleanor Richie. They had been trying to get one started for sometime, but they couldn’t get the capi- tal until “Bob” Gerlach became Mayor of North Hudson and gave them the necessary aid. That night we had the honor of staying with the Dabruzzi twins, who have been featuring as the “Toni Twins”. Doris had just seen the movie “O Johnny” starring Jane Cornelissen and John Breault and assured us it was the best acting Jane and Jack have done since they acted together in the class play, “Don’t Take My Penny.” The Dabruzzis had just received the Hudson “Star Observer” that evening, and Annabelle Wein- berg had some very interesting items in her column. The first on the list was an article stating that David Ruemmelo’s Dance Band was coming to Hud- son to play for the Junior Prom. David is featuring Donna Evenson with her clarinet. Annabelle also informed the public that Pat” Kolashinski moved from Hudson to a ranch in Mon- tana and was accompanied by Janice Brathall who plans to go on to Arizona in the near future and open a bakery there. Janice should do very well with her business since she has had experience in the Hudson and New Richmond bakeries. We also noticed an article reminding the Hud- sonites that Gerald Kapaun, the 1970 Decennial Cen- sus taker, would be visiting them April first to ask them numerous questions. In the fashion column, we noticed a familiar name—that of Steve Sandberg. He is modeling sportswear at Marshall Fields in Chicago. It also informed us that Joan Lein is the new fashion designer for “Vogue”. We are sure, Miss Hughes, you will agree with us that the class of 1950 is still the outstanding group that it was twenty years ago. Sincerely, Juliann Ryan and Thelma Erickson Fifth Row—Robert Ktund. Ronald Jensen. Russell Johannsen, Edward Boody. David Ohrt, George Johnson. George Wright, Wilmer Segerstrom. Fourth Row—Sherman Sutter. Roy Udell, Jack Kukuska, Richard Worrell, Richard Moen, Fred Clymer, Dowell Windahl, Donald Dint.strom, Kenneth Hanson. Gail Gibbon. Third Row—DeRoy Johannsen, Raymond Weinberg. David Frazier. Annette Staberg, Marjory Hillary, Bonita Willie, Delores Dinehan, Barbara Moelter. Renee Con'ey, Alan St. Ores. Ronald Dein, Mr. McMillan. Second Row—Helen Johnson, Gwen Dein. Carol Dorraine Frazier, Mayelva Daniels. Richard Stayberg, Thomas Haugen. David Borg, Janet Solsvig, Audrey Pe.ersen, Willctta Hope, Mary Ellen Olson, Rita Hallenberger. First Row—Geraldine Trudell, Rosemary Porter, Catherine Doughney, Sally Dickenson, Marilyn Adams. Dorothy Richie, Ductile Simpson, Joanne Slater. Joan Nickleby. Doris Nelson, Eleanor Nelson. JUNIORS President ..................... Vice President................ Secretary..................... T reasurer.................... Student Council............... Adviser....................... On the opening day of school in 1947, sixtv- six “green freshmen’ entered the j)ortals of learning. As our class officers, we elected Thomas Haugen, president: Geraldine Trudell, vice-presi- dent ; Edward Boody, secretary; Dorothy Richie, treasurer; Alta Christensen, Student Council; and Mrs. Frokjer as our adviser. We were very active in sports, and we were well represented in Band, “B” (dee Club, and G. A. C. We presented a one-act comedv. “Honev of A Peach”. Our enrollment was still sixty-six when we entered school as sophomores. Our class was very well represented in sports, with star players in both football and Thomas Haugen .... David Borg Mayelva Daniels ... Janet Solsvig Richard Stayberg .. Mr. McMillan basketball. Meml ers of our class also partici- pated in boxing. We became more active in Band, speech work, Senior G. A. C, and Hi-Y. As sophomores, we chose the following officers: president, Geraldine Trudell; vice-presi- dent. Rosemary Porter; secretary, Joanne Slater; treasurer, Audrey Petersen; Student Council. Willctta Hope. Mr. Torgerson was elected our adviser. As upper-classmen we were destined for bigger things. We contributed much in many fields—sports, music, speaking, debate, and var- ious other organizations. Menders of the junior class were stars in many fields. We also presented a very successful three-act plav, “Let Me Grow Up,” directed by Mrs. Dehne. 23 Fifth Row—Dean Preston. Robert Iverson, Dean Larson, Claire Kinney, Steve Houman, Jerry Bridges, David Jaeger, Alfred Swanson, Leland Persell, Donald Sweitzer. Dick Farrill. Fourth Row—William Weltkamp, John Marson, Howard Moody, Franklin Harwell, Richard Sherley, Charles Wright, Ted Johnson. James Cook, Joe Fredrickson, Robert Nelson, Bernard Barr. Third Row—Mary Sveen, Elaine Trudeau, Margaret Gartman, Beverly Lemon, Virginia Bolser, Jane Purdy, Janice Purdy. Frances Katner, Carol Ann Rulien, Ann Marie Nygard, LuVerne Swanson. Mr. Torgerson. Second Row—Juliette Clark. Colleen Ryan, Katherine Miller. Nancy Bargen, George Paul, Daniel Neises, Ronald Ror- vick. Thomas Salmon, Myrtle Leverty, Helen Johannsen, Betty Bruner. First Row Mary Jane Heffron, Donna Ostendorf, Donna Brown. Marlene Olson. Joan Salmon, Bernadine Trm.ell, Iris Lyksett, Patricia Johnson, Laura Hart. Marlene Norelius, Lillian Langager. SOPHOMORES President ..................... Vice President ................ Secretary...................... Treasurer...................... Student Council ............... Adviser ....................... . Daniel Neises .. George Paul Thomas Salmon . Nancy Bargen Ronald Rorvick Mr. Torgerson Well, here it is, the end of our second school year at Hudson High. It doesn’t seem quite pos- sible that next year we shall he juniors. At the beginning of our freshmen year we started out with fifty-nine in our class. During our two years of high school our wonderful class has increased to sixty-six. In our freshmen year we selected as our officers, Colleen Ryan, presi- dent; Dean Preston, vice president; Donald John- son, secretary; Mary Sveen, treasurer; Donna Brown, Student Council representative; and Mrs. Krokjer, adviser. We were active in sports and well represent- ed in Band. “B” and “A” Glee Club, G. A. C.. Debate, Orchestra, and High School Choir. During our sophomore year we were proud of four of our boys, Daniel Neises, Dean Larson, Robert Iverson, and Dean Preston, all of whom were on the “A string basketball team. 24 Scenes From the General Science Classes President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ...... Student Council Adviser......... FRESH M EN ............... Jerome Hanson ................. Robert Means ............ Mary Jo Westhoff .............. Catherine Hooley ...............Stephanie Kees .................... Mr. Richie The mighty class of ’53 entered the halls of Hudson High School with sixty-one enthusiastic students. Although our first few days were a bit bewildering at times, we soon became accus- tomed to the new routine. Our first social event was our “coming out” party, the Freshmen-Senior party. Its purpose, helping the freshmen to get better acquainted, was well accomplished. The members of our class were very active in extra-curricular activities. A number of the students took part in musical groups such as Glee Club, High School Choir, Triple Trio, Hand, Orchestra. The boys were active in football, basketball and also boxing. Rodger Prescott was outstanding in boxing this year, winning his first fight by a TKO. Most of our girls are repre- sented in G. A. C. We also were represented in debate and speech. FRESHMEN Richard Adams Terry Beaudry Faye Bengston Harold Benoy Lois Benoy Phyllis Benoy Marilyn Bienemann Gordon Boody Bonnie Branchfield Mary Gail Brcault Fredrick Bunce Robert Day David Drews James Durning Wayne Erickson Patricia Fleming Robert Fredrickson Jame.s Fredrickson Carol Fry Yvonne Gilbertson Ronald Graham Sally Hallenberger Jerome Hanson Marvin Hassebroek Catherine Hooley Thomas Jensen Ethel Johnson James Johnson Stephanie Kees Mary Margaret Kerr Grace Kirkpatrick Richard Larsen Kenneth R. Larson Betty Jean Marek Carol Mayer Robert Means Douglas Morrissette Robert Lewis Nelson Katherine Ohrt Julie Overbye Dwaine Perseiis Dwaine Leroy Persell Patricia Perucca John Peterson Joan Plahn Rodger Prescott Dean Preston Eloise Salmon Elizabeth Schmidt Jo Ann Schwenk Richard Schwenk Donna Mae Simpson Donald Smith John Stayberg Muriel St. Ores Richard Swendiman Carol Jean Tobin Thomas Trudell Eleanor Varnum Charles Wells Mary Jo Westhoff William Shirley 25 Mrs. Rolle’s freshmen English stu- dents learn the importance of speech by giving radio programs and pan- tomimes. The biology class with Mr. Torger- son as teacher learns about conser- vation in this changing world of ours. Volleyball, basketball, and softball are a few of the sports taught by Mrs. Frokjer in the gym classes. Study hall which is held in the library under the supervision of Miss Lee is for the purpose of study and the use of references. The boys in the industrial arts class under the direction of Mr. Weit- kamp learn how to make plans for various useful home objects. The physics students, under the guidance of Mr. Heiting, are con- templating the amount of water one gram weight will displace. The boys’ home economics class learn the rules for good housekeep- ing under the supervision of Mrs. Dehne. “Keep your eyes on the copy and feet flat on the floor.” Speed and accurary are the aim of Miss Karl- son’s typing classes. Miss Hughes helps the students un- derstand the confusing problems of plane geometry. They find it hard to understand why alternate interior angles are equal. Grammar, prose, and poetry are a few of the many things taught to the students in Mrs. Gilbertson’s English classes. Semester Notes JANUARY 31— “Jim” Trollen, dressed as a girl, brought down the house in the hilariously successful Senior Class Play, “Don’t Take My Penny”. The remark was made that the seniors wouldn’t have had to say a word. The audience was laughing too hard to hear it, anyway. FEBRUARY 4— The Hudson High debaters made the school proud today by winning four debates at the Chippewa Debate tournament and becoming eligible to enter the state tournament at Madison. FEBRUARY 25— “Step right up, ladies and gents!” Yes, the public spirit of the band mothers was shown this afternoon and evening at a carnival put on to raise funds for the new band uniforms. Over a thousand dollars was cleared, and the goal for the much coveted uniforms was in sight. MARCH 23- Five out of fourteen speech contestants at the League Contest at River Falls received “A’s” and went on to the District contest at River Falls on March 25 where a perfect record of 5 “A’s” was made. Nice going! MARCH 31— Could this be annual blue jean day? No, only an ordinary Friday when half the girls in school decide that they haven’t a thing to wear and show up in school dressed in the favorite, jeans and a sweatshirt. APRIL 7— Our first real vacation for ages! Easter vacation. APRIL 22— A wiener roast at Prospect Park with everyone in old clothes was a switch from the usual semi-formal Senior G. A. C. dance in the high school gym. The girls furnished the food and entertainment in traditional G. A. C. style. MAY 3— Why is everyone in old clothes today? Could it be Civic Service Day? MAY 6— The annual music festival at River Falls today gave us a chance to strut our stuff, and also to stuff ourselves with eats in every spare moment. MAY 12— Judging by the number of girls with their hair up today, I’d say that the Junior Prom was going to be a big success. Seeing the tired products of the prom the next day, I know that it was. MAY 19— Many seniors were resigned to remaining another year in our fair school when they got a look at the senior exams. Cheer up! All seniors feel that way. MAY 21- Graduation creeps closer as the night for Baccalaureate arrived. We all began to realize that school wasn’t so bad, after all! MAY 25— The history of one more class of H. H. S. was completed tonight with Commencement. Football Summaries . . . 1949 RAIDERS Captain...................George Madson Managers ..... Duane Nelson and Jack Miller Coaches ...... Robert Torgerson, Sam Richie Ends Ronald Jensen Robert Gerlach Daw Jaeger Bernard Barr Richard Thorson Dave Borg Donald Johnson Thomas Salmon Quarterbacks Robert Zarske Lowell Windahl Joe Fredrickson Fullback Russell Johannsen Tackles John Breault Ralland Trudeau Bernard Langager Robert Iverson Leland Persell Dean Preston Paul Riedel Vernon Munkehvitz Claire Kinney Halfbacks Steve Sandberg Walter Johannsen Richard Stayberg Charles Nelson C uards William Weitkamp Kenneth Larson Don Lindstrom George Wright Robert Klund Edward Boody Dave Ohrt James Strandquist Thomas Haugen Centers George Madson Charles Wright Dean Larson FOOTBALL SUMMARIES September 16 HUDSON 16—BALDWIN 0 The Hudson “Raiders” led by Captain George Madson opened the 1949 football season by rolling over a fighting Baldwin team. The Hudson eleven couldn’t seem to get their offense clicking in the first half, hut they caught fire in the second half with Jack Breault and Steve Sandberg each scoring touchdowns and “Automatic” Walt Johannsen kicking two extra points. September 23 HUDSON 19—GLENWOOD 6 Hudson got an early lead and kept it, with “Walt” Johannsen starring, by scoring two touchdowns and kicking an extra point. Hudson had been weakened by injuries and as a result many sub- stitutes saw action and gained experience. “Chuck” Nelson did some exceptionally good running on reverses with “Russ” Johannsen block- ing for him. Jack Breault “rolled” over the goal for Hudson’s last touchdown. September 30 HUDSON 13—SPRING VALLEY 0 Captain George Madson again led his team to victory over their arch enemy Spring Valley. “Bud” Zarske played beautiful defensive ball and kept the Valley boys on their heels bv intercepting four passes. Although Spring Valley had one of the toughest lines Hudson had met, Hudson’s line outcharged them and consistently threw them for losses. The offense began driving and “Walt” Tohannsen bulled his way for one touchdown, and Sandberg passed to' “Glue Fingers” Dave Borg for the second touchdown. (Continued on Page 34) HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SQUAD Third Row—Miller, Jaeger, Kin- ney, Munkelwttz, Larson, Hau- gen, Segerstrom, Iverson, Klund, Fredrickson, Persell, Strand- quist, D. Nelson. Second Row — Mr. Torgerson, Wright, Thorson, Lindstrom, Windahl, Borg, Jensen, Preston, Johannsen, Stayberg, Boody, Ohrt, Wicklander, Mr. Richie. First Row — Langager, Riedel, Trudeau, Breault, K. Larson, Madson, captain, Zarske, Sand- berg, C. Nelson, Gerlach, W. Johannsen. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL SQUAD Third Row — Mr. Tveten, Tul- gren, Haushalter, Stayberg. Hammill, Nelson, Daniels, Be- nny. Second Row—Mr. Di Ulio, Mor- risette, Hassebroek, Franklin, Heckel, Larsen, Boody, Kottke, Hanson, E. P. Rock. First Row—K. Larson, Erick- son, Prescott, Rose, Beaudry, Persell, Fredrickson, Schwenk. MIDGET FOOTBALL SQUAD Third Row—R. Peterson, T. Jen- sen, Battalio, Swendiman, An- derson, Bogut, Reiton. Second Row — Borg, Gartman, G. Jensen, Thorson, Trudell, Worrell, Johannsen. First Row — Peterson, Evenson, Haugen, Fredrickson, Schweit- zer, R. Evenson, Means, Mr. Suebke. 30 ft f Af«« «« ft 11 i tW«� I «, ♦ t � e 24 18 2C 23 ,7 21 Jg 2? 2F si ; ft:- v . .rr? • v ■'°'i x 2j 1 !•- •� • � Jl SB 30 : M 20 3S - L ft ft ft ft ft ft ; ft v 23 27 70 3® 40 26 29 ag % •� m ♦ ” t- s%'4 • i « It4--«fe ft ft ftft ft. • $$ ■ ■ |M: 31 Senior Lettermen GEORGE MADSON. Captain . . . 5’11” . . . 190 pounds . . . Age 17 . . . “Moose”. A regular for three years at center . . . One of the “iron” men on the team, for he seldom came out of the game except for injury ... On defense he was an outstanding line-backer and feared by most of the opposing backs because of his bone crushing tackles. ROBERT GERLACH . . . 5’11” . . . 155 pounds . . . Age 17 . . . “Bob”. A two year letterman playing end ... It was his slashing tackles that brought down the backs who tried in vain to cut around his end, and he stopped many a touchdown play before it got up to the line of scrimmage. JOHN BREAULT . . . 5T1” . . . 180 pounds . . . Age 18 . . . “Jack”. “Jarrin lohn” was a regular for three years at a key tackle position and at times played full- back . . . His rugged play put fear into opposing teams no matter how big they were . . . On of- fense as a fullback he plowed through the line for large gains and often a touchdown. RALLAND TRUDEAU . . . 5’11” . . . 140 pounds . . . Age 18 . . . “Rollie”. A letterman for two years at a rugged tackle spot ... He was light but used every ounce of his weight when he tackled and blocked oppos- ing players . . . “Rollie” was so quick that he was through the line and had the tackle before the opposing team had a chance to move...... KENNETH LARSON . .. 5’11” . .. 142 pounds . . . Age 17 . . . “Ken”. A letterman for two years at guard . . . Ken” played running guard on offense and teamed up with “Bud” Zarske to cut down oppos- ing ends and line backers . . . On defense his rugged play plugged the center of the line, and he foiled many plays by rolling the opposition’s inter- ference. ROBERT ZARSKE . . . 5’5” ... 128 pounds . . . Age 18 . . . “Bud”. A letterman for two years as signal caller . . . “Bud’s” shrewd judgment set up the many tricky plays which gained yardage for Hudson . . . His amazing speed picked many yards for the Raiders on offense . . . On defense he was “John- ny on the Spot”, intercepting passes even snaring four in the Spring Valley game. WALTER JOHANNSEN . . . 5’9” ... 155 pounds . . . Age 18 . . . “Walt”. A two year letterman at halfback . . . “Walt” was a hard driving runner and a terror on defense . . . He would hit the line with pile driv- ing force and plow through for large gains . . . On defense his bruising tackles struck fear into the hearts of the opposition. CHARLES NELSON . . . 5'9” . . . 140 pounds . . . Age 17 . . . “Chuck”. “Chuck” was a two year letter winner at a halfback position . . . His tricky running piled up yardage for the “Raiders”, and his speed on reverses set up many touchdowns . . . Passing was another of “Chuck's” many skills. STEVE SANDBERG . . . 5’8” . . . 140 pounds . . . Age 17 . . . “Steve”. A two year letterman at halfback . . . Steve, in addition to being a speedy and shifty ball car- rier, could whip the ball almost the length of the football field right into the arms of the receiver ... On defense he was especially adept on block- ing and intercepting passes . . . When a crucial tackle was made, Steve” was usually in on it. 32 “Steve” “Walt” “Ken” “Chuck “Bud” “Jack” “Moose” “Paul” “Bob” “Rollie” “Tiger” Football Summaries . . . (Continued from Page 30) October 7 HUDSON 12—STILLWATER 20 Hudson went down in defeat in a nonconfer- ence game with a heavy Stillwater team. The “Raiders” played terrific ball the first half and led 12-7 at the half. Then the weight began to tell and as Hudson weakened, Stillwater scor- ed twice. Hudson fought hard right up until the final gun went off and piled up almost as much yardage as Stillwater. October 14 HUDSON 2—NEW RICHMOND 12 The “Raiders in blue” dropped a homecom- coming thriller to New Richmond. The Hudson eleven played good football, actually beating New Richmond on statistics, but New Richmond broke away for two spurts which ended as touchdowns. Hudson’s only points came by the Hudson line setting New Richmond back to its goal line and then dropping behind the goal for a safety. Although the “Raiders” were defeated, they gave the crowd the pleasure of a good football game. Junior High Football . . . The Hudson Junior “Raiders” and the “Midget” football teams, both junior high groups, had undefeated seasons against their opponents, Ellsworth, New Richmond, Spring Valley, and Bayport. The “Midgets” were champions of this district, and held their opponents scoreless. The Junior “Raiders” were the triumphant winners of the game with Ellsworth by the score 39-0. The local team trounced New Richmond on the home athletic field by a score of 20-0. The Spring Valley game ended with a score of 26-0. October 21 HUDSON 7—RIVER FALLS 6 The “Raiders” jumped back into the winning column by downing a fighting River Falls eleven. The Hudson team capitalized on a fumble for their only touchdown and “Automatic Walt” Jo- hannsen again booted the winning point. The “Raiders” were in control the entire game and drove the ball deep into River Falls’ territory many times, but inside the twenty the cold winds and snow must have numbed their fingers, for an incomplete jrass or a fumble always caused them to lose the ball. October 28 HUDSON 0—MENOMONIE 25 Hudson was downed by a heavy and power- ful Menomonie team, but the actual game was very much closer than the score indicated, for Hudson completely outfought the Menomonie eleven until injuries wore down its defense, until it couldn’t hold back any more. In the statistics Hudson acquired more first downs than Menom- onie and almost as much yardage. Menomonie touchdowns came as their sjjeedy backs broke away around end. This was the last game of a successful season for the Hudson “Raiders”. Bayport was defeated on the Hudson athletic field by a score of 41-0. The “Midgets” played Spring Valley 14-0, Ellsworth 14-0, and New Richmond 6-0, and the River Falls Teachers College Squad twice by scores of 7-0 and 14-0. Supt. E. P. Rock was head coach for the Junior High team. He was assisted this year by three cadet teachers from R. F. S. T. C. They were Mr. DiUlio, Mr. Tveten, and Mr. Suebke, who coached the “Midgets”. 34 “A” SQUAD Standing—St. Ores, W. Johannsen, Miller, Thorson, Sandberg, Neises, Mr. Torgerson. Sitting — C. Nelson, Madson, D. Borg. R. Jensen, D. Nelson. “B” SQUAD Standing — Rorvick, Weitkamp, D. Larson, Iverson, Salmon, C. Wright, R. Nelson. Sitting—Lein, Klund, Johannsen. Ruemmele, Breault, Zarske. JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD Third Row — Persell, Graham, Rose, Heckel, R. Larsen, Hasse- broek, Krickson, Kott- kc, Anderson, Wal- brandt, Mr. Heiting. Second Row—J. Han- son, P. Borg, R. Even- son. T. Jensen, Means, Henderson, R. Larson, Miller, Drews. First Row—K. Larson, R. Fredrickson, J. Jen- sen, Stayberg, T. Ev- enson, J. Fredrickson. The Basketball Season . . . December 2 HUDSON 37—NEW RICHMOND 32 Hudson began the ’49-’50 basketball season by defeating a hard fighting New Richmond team. Hudson grabbed an early lead, but then became wild in their shooting and New Richmond took the lead. The “Raiders” settled down in the last quarter to win the game with “Chucking Chuck” Nelson, veteran forward, being Hudson’s high point man with 21 points. December 9 HUDSON 37—ELLSWORTH 43 The “Raiders” dropped their first confer- ence game to Ellsworth mainly because the Hud- son five lacked the necessary height to control the rebounds. Ellsworth held a lead during most of the game. Hudson, in the last quarter “caught fire” and outscored Ellsworth 17-5, but this was not enough to overcome Ellsworth’s lead. “Chuck” Nelson again led the “Raiders” with 15 points. December 16 Hudson 41—GLENWOOD CITY 36 “Chuck” Nelson and “Bones” Jensen set the pace for the “Raiders” as they romped to victory over a game Glenwood City five. The Hudson lads took an early lead and held it the rest of the game. Glenwood used a tight defense in the last quarter, but the Hudson five played cool basket- ball and handled it easily. Many of the “subs” went into the game in the last quarter and gain- ed valuable experience, which helped give the “Raiders” the necessary depth to win games dur- ing the rest of the season. January 6 HUDSON 48— RIVER FALLS 33 The Hudson lads, led by Dave Borg, defeat- ed the defending champions. River Falls by a score of 48-33. The “Raiders” were really out to win this game because they had been defeated by River Falls several times in the last few years. The Hudson five met a tough zone defense, but due to the “hot” shooting of Dave Borg, “Chuck” Nelson, and “Bones” Jensen they were never in danger. “Moose” Madson, “Gunner” Nelson, and “Big Jim” Thorson played some of the best defensive ball of the season. January 17 HUDSON 40—COLFAX 33 The “Raiders” stretched their winning streak to three straight by trouncing Colfax. This win put Hudson in second place in the conference trailing the league leading Menomonie five by only one game. Colfax started the game using a tight zone defense, but sharpshooter Nelson and Borg scored so frequently that Colfax discarded the zone. The thrill of the evening came in the finishing seconds when Steve Sandberg tossed the ball the entire length of the floor and made it. January 20 HUDSON 45—BALDWIN 37 The “Raiders” made it five straight by downing a tough Baldwin five. Baldwin got off to a fast start and led 10-5 at the first quarter. “Dead Eye” Borg led the “Raiders” in a come-back which carried Hudson into the lead at the half 28-20. Dave Borg play- ed the best game of the season by dropping in 12 out of 14 free throws and 6 more field goals for a total of 22 points. January 27 HUDSON 33—MENOMONIE 44 The Hudson five went down in defeat to the conference leading Menomonie team. Menomonie had the height advantage, but the “Raiders” had fight and determined to make it a close game all the way through. Hudson grabbed an early lead which it kept until “Chuck” Nelson, who was high for Hudson with 12 points, fouled out. Dave Borg was second with 10 points. 36 The Basketball Season . . . February 3 HUDSON 43—NEW RICHMOND 29 The “Raiders” sank their teeth a little deeper into second place by downing a fierce New Rich- mond five. The Hudson lads were “up” for their game and played excellent ball. The “Raiders” played calm, cool ball and grabbed over 80 per cent of the rebounds and also dropped in 33 per cent of their shots. Dave Borg again became high point man by dropping in 14 points. “Chuck” Nelson was second with 8 points. February 7 HUDSON 25—ELLSWORTH 32 The “Raiders” toppled from second by a strong Ellsworth five. The “Raiders” played good ball and although the Hub City five had the height advantage the Hudson boys grabbed a large percentage of the rebounds. None of the Hudson lads hit very consistently in the third quarter and consequently lost the slight lead they had until this time. Ellsworth gradually increas- ed their lead margin and won 32-25. February 10 HUDSON 42—GLEN WOOD CITY 31 The “Raiders” got back on the victory road by dumping Glenwood 42-31. “Hot” shooting and the grabbing of the rebounds brought Hudson into the lead 13-6. Glenwood began catching up in the third quarter after Dave Borg went out of the game on fouls. Dave didn’t go out before he had become high point man with 15 points. Hudson had control of the ball almost all of the fourth quarter, and as a result they were fouled many times by the Glenwood boys who were trying desperately to score. February 14 HUDSON 39—RIVER FALLS 37 Playing one of the most thrilling games of the season, the “Raiders” defeated River Falls 39-37. The River Falls five were really “up” for this game and played exceptionally good ball. The game seesawed back and forth in the last quarter, neither team gaining an advantage. Then in the closing seconds Dave Borg, who was high point man for the “Raiders”, dropped in two points winning the game. February 21 HUDSON 38— SPRING VALLEY 31 The “Raiders” closed the '49-'50 basketball season with a victory over Spring Valley. Hudson built up a substantial lead in the first quarter due to “Bones” Jensen, who racked up nine points. Dave Borg led the “Raiders” with 12 points. “Chuck” Nelson kept the score- board blinking by chalking up 11 points. Hudson had a successful season losing only three of twelve conference games. TOURNAMENT GAMES February 28 HUDSON 29—MENOMONIE 34 Hudson entered the regional tournament at Spring Valley meeting a highly rated Menomonie five. Hudson outplayed and outscored the In- dians for three quarters, but in the fourth quar- ter the “Raiders lost some key men on fouls as Menomonie took the lead and kept it until the gun sounded. “Chuck” Nelson and Dave Borg led the scoring with 8 points. March 2 HUDSON 33—BALDWIN 49 The second night of the tournament found Hudson meeting Baldwin for consolation prize. The tough game played against Menomonie show- ed in the Hudson boys, together with some “hot” shooting of the Baldwin five. Hudson again lost some of the first five and all of the six seniors saw action in their last high school game. Charles Nelson, Duane Nelson, George Madson, Steve Sandberg, Walter Johannsen, and Jack Miller played good ball to close the season. “Chuck” Nelson led the “Raider scoring with 10 points. In the championship game a fighting Ells- worth five defeated Menomonie, the Middle Bor- der Conference Champions. Baldwin and Ells- worth went to St. Croix Falls but were defeated. 37 B Basketball . . . This year’s “B” squad was one of the largest of recent years. What this squad lacked in ability, they made up in aggressive defense and team play. Many of the games lost could have gone either way until the final gun sounded. There were a few prospects on this year’s team that will be valuable assets to the 1950-51 varsity team. The listing of the top five scorers shows that a team victory was placed above all ] ersonal glory. The scoring among the rest of the squad was evenly distributed. Top scorers: FG FT F PTS. Dean Larson 28 12 16 68 Jack Breault 25 9 11 59 Robert Zarske 12 4 15 28 Robert Iverson 10 1 29 21 Russell Johannsen 6 10 8 22 Other players on the “B” squad were Ed- ward Boody, Charles Wright, William Weitkamp, Ronald Lein, Dave Ohrt, Dave Ruemmele, Tom Salmon, George Wright, Lowell Windahl, Bob Klund, Ronald Rorvick, Robert Nelson, and Paul Riedel. The “B” team schedule was as follows: December 2—Hudson 19, New Richmond 24 December 9—Hudson 24, Ellsworth 33 December 16—Hudson 25, Glenwood City 11 January 6—Hudson 27, River Falls 26 January 20—Hudson 26, Baldwin 27 January 27—Hudson 10, Menomonie 44 February 3—Hudson 20, New Richmond 23 February 7—Hudson 27, Ellsworth 36 February 10—Hudson 15, Glenwood City 19 February 14—Hudson 23. River Falls 30 February 21—Hudson 38, Spring Valley 29 Junior High Intramural Basketball . . . Dewey Persell’s “Tigers” defeated Wayne Erickson’s “Vikings”. 38-33, for the intramural championship. Jerry Hanson’s “Warriors” defeat- ed Dick I.arson's “Gophers”, 32-24, for third place. Tom Trudell’s “Kangaroos” were in fifth place. Below are the individual intramural scoring records for the intramural season. Name FG FTA FTM F TP VIKINGS W. Erickson, Capt. 17 38 14 22 48 T. Evenson 1 4 1 3 3 W. Haushalter 26 17 4 18 56 M. Hassebroek 19 15 5 2 43 R. Larson 0 4 0 10 0 R. Trudell 5 10 2 11 12 TIGERS D. Persell, Capt. 39 46 20 16 98 D. Drews 3 4 1 6 7 J. Duming 6 3 1 13 13 R. Evenson 2 9 4 9 8 R. Kottke 37 9 3 16 77 J. Stayberg 29 30 11 30 69 3. GOPHERS R. Larsen, Capt. 11 11 1 13 23 R. Fredrickson 4 18 7 4 15 H. Johannsen 6 6 1 9 13 K. Larson 24 18 6 10 54 J. Walbrandt 20 13 6 13 46 J. Anderson 2 5 0 5 4 4. WARRIORS J. Hanson, Capt. 22 17 5 24 49 J. Frederickson 23 37 12 16 58 R. Graham 4 8 3 16 11 T. Jensen 4 7 2 10 10 G. Jensen 5 3 1 5 11 R. Means 6 7 0 15 12 5. KANGAROOS T. Trudell, Capt. 39 22 5 19 83 T. Beer 2 5 0 4 4 P. Borg 7 16 8 9 22 J. Henderson 4 17 7 8 15 R. Miller 2 6 3 7 7 T. Beaudry 10 10 3 7 23 FTA—Free Throws Attempted; FTM—Free Thows made. 38 “Moose” “Dave” “Vunce” “Rones” “Chuck” GEORGE MADSON . . . “Moose” . . . Senior . . . Guard . . . Three year letter- man . . . Excellent hall handler . . . This year’s Honorary Captain. STEPHEN SANDBERG . . . “Carl” . . . Senior . . . Guard ... Two years on “A” squad . . . “Hot” on long shots. CHARLES NEI SON . . . “Chuck” . . . Senior . . . Forward . . . Excellent drib- bler and could score from any place on the floor . . . Two years a letterman. WALTER JOHANNSEN . . . “Walt” . . . Senior . . . Guard . . . One year letterman . . . “Dead” on one handed shots. DUANE NELSON . . . “Vunce” . . . Senior . . . Forward . . . Two year letter- man . . . Averaged six points a game. JOHN MILLER . . . “Jack . . . Senior . . . Forward . . . “Hits” well from all positions . . . One year letterman. RICHARD THORSON . . . “Ole” . . . Center . . . Junior . . . Perfected fake pass and shot from center slot . . . one year letterman. DAVID BORG . . . “Dave” . . . Center . . . Junior . . . Lead scoring . . . “Sank” over 15 |x ints in many games . . . Two year letterman. RONALD JENSEN . . . “Bones” . . . Guard . . . Junior . . . Smooth ball player and raked many points on driving in for layups . . . Two year letterman. DANIEL NEISES . . . “Dan . . . Sophomore . . . Forward . . . Smallest man on the team but a “ball of fire in a game . . . One year letterman. 39 1950 Boxing Season Forty eager beak-busters” answered Coach Heiting’s initial call last February, but the squad was cut down to twenty-five because of injury and sickness. 'Ilie boys were all hard workers and soon conditioned themselves to top fighting form. The spirit ran high all season, for everyone was out to take another championship. This drive carried the squad undefeated right up until the last match of the season. There were two seniors on the team who finished their boxing this year. They were captain Ken Larson, who had never lost a fight, and Bud” Zarske, who is a veteran battler and also has a very fine record. March 17 HUDSON 7—PRESCOTT 2Vi March 31 HUDSON 5—NEW RICHMOND 5 This was the first fight for many of the boys, but it showed they had what it took to win. The Raiders” won all but two of the bouts with Killer” Prescott scoring a TKO. Weight II adMon I re«cott Winner Dot D. Neises H. Groves Hudson Gnat T. Jensen J. Hovel Hudson Fly J. Fredrickson R. Kenneman Prescott Bantam Forfeit to Hudson Feather G. Wright D. Tronnier Prescott Light R. Worrell E. Kittleson Hudson Welter K. Larson M. Fasbender Hudson Sr. Welter Middle R. Johannsen B. Kittleson Hudson No Cont’t Lt. Heavy R. Prescott D. Werth H. (tko) Heavy Forfeit to EXHIBITIONS Hudson Weight Hudxon Prenrolt Gnat K. I .«arson R. Lubich Bantam I). Smith W. Felt Welter L. Windahl W. Denger Sr. Welter S. Houman Carlson Middle R. Schwenk R. Mercer The Hudson Pugs” fought to a draw with the Tigers” from New Richmond. Although the bouts were two hours late in starting, they were witnessed by a large crowd. The delay was caused by a snowstorm which detained the referee. Weight lludNon New Richmond Winner Dot Forfeit to Hudson Gnat L. Johannsen L. Boucher New Rich. Fly Forfeit to ............. Hudson Bantam G. Paul J. Stephens N. R. (tko) Feather K. Hanson E. Stephens New Rich. Light R. Klund Roetlle Hudson Welter K. Larson R. Smith Draw’ Sr. Welter R. Johannsen R. Wichenhauser Hudson Middle ............................. No Cont’t l«t. Heavy .............. ............... No Cont’t Heavy R. Iverson M. Jarchon Hudson Weight Bantam Feather Welter EXHIBITIONS II odNon New Richmond K. Larson A. St. Ores L. Windahl Donahue B. Haroldson B. Neidfelt April 14 HUDSON 6—BALDWIN 3% April 20 HUDSON 4—RIVER FALLS 6% The Raider” squad again showed its determin- ation to win. Although the match was at Baldwin a large Hudson crowd saw- Jupe” Houman stop his opponent in the first round. Hudson was edged out of a championship by a strong River Falls team in the last bout of the sea- son. The Raiders fought hard and all the bouts were close. Weight H adson Baldwin W inner Dot D. Neises J. Van Someren Hudson Gnat Fly C. Wright Forfeit to L. Van Someren Hudson Draw Bantam Feather Light Welter Sr. Welter Forfeit to Forfeit to Hudson Baldwin No Cont't No Cont’t R. Johannsen Timm Hudson No Cont’t Middle Lt. Heavy Heavy R.Iverson Forfeit to T. O’Connell Hudson Baldwin EXHIBITIONS Weight H ndMon Baldwin Fly R. Means Hurt gen Feather K. Hanson Hybarger Feather K. Larson I). Ia?e Light R. Worrell S. Hansen Welter L. Windahl F. Linguist Sr. Welter S. Houman P. Forsythe Middle C. Kinney L. Vande Vrede W eight H ud� � on River Falls W inner Dot D. Neises D. Pechacek Hudson G nat T.Jensen K.Jensen R. F. Fly C. Wright P. Stewart R. F. Bantam Forfeit to R. F. Feather K. Hanson T. Pechacek Draw Light R. Zarske T. Cudd R. F. Welter K. Larson R. Stewart Hudson Sr. Welter R. Johannsen M. Lansing R. F. M iddle No Cont’t Lt. Heavy No Cont’t Heavy R. Iverson R. Swenson Draw EXHIBITIONS Weight H udwon River FuIUh Dot R. Means G. McPherson Gnat J. Fredrickson D.Jensen Fly No Cont’t Light R. Klund B. Anderson Welter S. Houman E. Frances Welter L. Windahl W. Engle A postseason banquet was given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Means at Hotel Dibbo in honor of the boxing squad. At this time Russ” Johannsen was announced as being the captain-elect of the 1951 squad. 40 BOXING SQUAD Third Row—Mr. Heiting, Steve Houman, Douglas Morrissette, Robert Iverson, Marvin Hassebroek, Claire Kinney, Dean Preston, George Madson, Dowell Windahl, Dwaine Leroy Persell. Second Row—Richard Schwenk, George Wright, Rodger Prescott, Richard Worrell, Kenneth Hanson, Kenneth Larson. Robert Klund, George Paul, Russell Johannsen. Robert Zarske, Ronald Lein, First Row—LeRoy Johannsen, Donald Smith, Kenneth R. Larson, Daniel Nelses, Alan St. Ores, Jerome Ancerson, Robert Means, Thomas Jensen, John Fredrickson. 41 Senior Girls Athletic Club . . . SENIOR GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB President ...................... Irene Nor void Vice President .............. Sally Cunningham Secretary ...................... Ruth Kester Treasurer ...................... Gwen Peterson Point Secretary ................ Eleanor Richie Student Council ................Jane Cornelissen Adviser .................. Mrs. Betteanne Frokjer The G. A. C., which was organized in 1927 by Miss Ellingston, was organized again this year to encourage more girls to enter into sports, both in and outside of school. The organization was a success and opened new fields of sports to many girls. During the year, the members of the G. A. C. participated in kickball, basketball, vol- leyball, and softball. The organization is divided into a Junior G. A. C. and a Senior G. A. C. The Senior G. A. C. is for sophomore, junior, and senior girls. Each girl must earn 100 points to remain in G. A. C. Points may be earned in various ways. Girls may earn points by being a member or substitute of any team. Sports, outside of school for which points may be earned are hiking, skating, swimming, horse- back riding, and skiing. When a member earns 350 points, she receives a G. A. C. emblem; 750 points, a medal; and 2,000 points, a letter “H”. Dues for each G. A. C. member are thirty- five cents a year. The selling of refreshments at football games, usually coffee and doughnuts, is another project the G. A. C. undertakes to make money. The social activities of the G. A. C. began with the initiation of the new members. The initiates were dressed according to rules given them before the initiation. The following day the initiates were seen with the letters G. A. C. on their foreheads, and the halls of Hudson High rang with the words, “You are my superior; I am your inferior.” The special event of the year is the G. A. C. Dance, when the girls do the dating. They ask a boy to the dance and take care of all the fi- nancial details. The G. A. C. Dance proves to be a great deal of fun for all. Kickball The G. A. C. sports year began with kickball for which forty girls rejxtrted. After several weeks of practice, tournament teams were chosen by Mrs. Frokjer and Doris Dabruzzi. The tourna- ment games were then played. The juniors came out victorious with Au- drey Petersen as captain. The other members of the team were Helen Johnson, Mary Ellen Olson, Lorraine Frazier, Mayelva Daniels, Dor- othy Richie, Janet Solsvig, Annette Staberg, and Sally Dickenson. Other class team captains were senior, Jane Hennessey; sophomore, Marlene Olson: and freshmen, Sally Hallenberger. Basketball The second G. A. C. sport was basketball for which fifty-five girls reported. After nine prac- tice games, teams were chosen by Ruth Kester, head of this sport, and the tournament games were played. The juniors won the basketball tournament led by their captain, Lorraine Frazier. Other championship team members were Helen John- son, Dorothy Richie, Audrey Petersen, Mayelva Daniels, Sally Dickenson. Eleanor Nelson, and Annette Staberg. Evangeline Harwell was captain of the sen- ior team, and Helen Johannsen and Stephanie Kees were captains of the sophomore and fresh- men teams, respectively. Volleyball The next in the G. A. C. sports year was volleyball for which forty-five girls reported. The head of this sport was Sally Cunningham. Several practice games were held to get the players in condition. The tournament games were then played from which the juniors again emerged victorious. The junior team led by Eleanor Nelson, captain, consisted of Helen John- son. Dorothy Richie, Audrey Petersen, Mayelva Daniels, Rita Hallenberger, and Sally Dickenson. Captains of the other teams were senior, Lois Guith; sophomore, Carol Ann Rulien ; and freshmen, Katherine Ohrt. Softball '1 he last in the G. A. sports year was soft- ball. The head of this sport was Dorothy Richie. This, being the last activity of the year, had not begun when this story was written. 42 SENIOR G. A. C. Fifth Row—Annette St yberg, Thelma Erickson, Nancy Barren. Jane Hennessey. Evangeline Harwell, Annabelle Wein- berg. Margaret Gartman, Elaine Trudeau, Mary Sveen, Jane Cornelissen, Donna Evenson, Rita Ruemmele, Pat Mulvaney. Fourth Row—Joan Lein, Gwen Lein, Rosemary Porter, Jane Purdy, Janice Purdy, Carol Ann Rulien, Nancy Krager, Janice Brathall, Joan Peterson, LuVerne Swanson. Betty Bruner. Mary Ellen Olson, Lorraine Frazier, Virginia Bolser. Third Row—Helen Johnson, Ann Marie Nygard, Colleen Ryan. Geraldine Trudell, Willetta Hope, Patricia Kolashinski, Audrey Petersen, Lillian Langager, Mary Jane Heffron, Helen Johannsen, Katherine Miller. Myrtle Leverty. Mrs. Frokjer. Second Row—Rita Hallenberger. Lois Guith, Donna Sammons. Sally Cunningham. Eleanor Richie, Irene Norvold. Ruth Kester, Gwen Peterson, Patricia Powers. Donna Brown. Juliette Clark. First Row—Juliann Ryan, Mayelva Daniels, Sally Dickenson, Dorothy Richie, Marlene Olson, Doris Dabruzzi, Dorothy Dabruzzi, Bernadine Trudell, Doris Lyksett, Janet Solsvig, Eleanor Nelson, Doris Nelson. JUNIOR G. A. C. Fourth Row—Katherine Ohrt, Patricia Fleming, Barbara Frazier, Carol Fry, Stephanie Kees, Muriel St. Ores, Donna Simpson. Marian Jensen, Naomi Anderson, Joanne Schwenk, Marilyn Bienemann, Grace Kirkpatrick, Faye Bengston, Katherine King. Third Row—Yvonne Gilbertson, Julie Overbye, Kay Ostby, Barbara Moe, Marion Stayberg, Phyllis Benoy, Sally Hallen- berger, Betty Jean Marek, Yvonne Preston, Ethel Johnson. Mary Gail Breault, Carol Jean Tobin. Second Row—Catherine Hooley. Patricia Perucca, Marjorie Kukuska, Elaine Nelson. Bonnie Branchfield, Joan Plahn, Lois Benoy. Mary Margaret Kerr, Eleanor Varnum, Carol Mayer, Twila Lou Bylander, Chloe Williamson, Miss Hughes. First Row—Jacqueline Heleve, Patricia Nelson, Mary Lou Jensen, Betty Schmidt. Marlene Moe, Sally Moen, Ann Han- son, Mary Moen, Donna Cody. G. A. C. KICKBALL. BASKETBALL. AND VOLLEYBALL CHAM PIONS Standing — Janet Solsvig, Rita Hallenberger, Mary Ellen Olson. Annette Staberg. Helen John- son. Sally Dickenson. Sitting—Mayelva Daniels, Eleanor Nelson. Au- drey Petersen, Lorraine Frazier, Dorothy Richie. G. A. C. INITIATES Mary Sveen, Colleen Ryan, Ann Marie Ny- gard, Jane Purdy. 1949 SOFTBALL CHAMPIONS Standing — Annabelle Weinberg. Sally Cunningham, Jane Hennes- sey. Patricia Powers, Patricia Kol- ashinski. Kneeling—Doris Dabruzzi, Eleanor Richie, Dorothy Dabruzzi. TUMBLING TEAM Top Row Jack Stayberg, Le Roy Johannsen. Middle Row—Miirlene Olson, Mayelva Daniels, Sally Dickenson, Marjorie Kukuska. Bottom Row—Helen Johannsen, Jeff Hcndersc n, Edward Boody, Richard Schwenk. Janice Purdy. HEADS OF SPORTS G. A. C. OFFICERS Ruth Repter. Dorothy Richie, Sally Cunningham. Sal'y Cunningham, Irene Norvold, Eleanor Richie. Doris Dabruzzi. Ruth Kester, Gwen Peterson. Fourth Row—Thomas Haugen, William Weitkamp, Wayne Erickson, Edward Boody, Mr. McMillan, David Borg, David Ruemmele. Richard Stayberg, Ronald Rorvlck. Third Row—John Breault. Willetta Hope. James Trollen, Catherine Hooley. Barbara Frazier. Janice Purdy, Jane Pur- dy Carol Lorraine Frazier. Nina May Lyksett, Janice Brathall, Katherine Ohrt, Nancy Bargen, Patricia Kolashinski, David Ohrt, Juliette Clark. Mary Ellen Olson. Second Row—Juliann Rvan, Donna Sammons, Flossie Beers. Mary Sveen. Helen Johannsen, Marlene Olson, Catherine Loughney. Stephanie Kees, Eleanor Varnum. Mary Margaret Kerr, Ruth Kester. Donna Evenson, Jane Hennessey. First Row—Mayelva Daniels. Sally Hallenberger, Joan Plahn, Patricia Nelson, Jacqueline Heleve, Ann Hanson. Kay Ostby. Roger Miller. Ronald Willman, Paul Borg. Alan St. Ores, Charles Nelson, Janice Penman. HAND ROSTER Clarinets Donna Evenson Nancy Bargen Jane Hennessey Eleanor Varnum Joan Plahn William Weitkamp Patricia Kolashinski Donna Sammons Janice Purdy Juliann Rvan Catherine I oughney Patricia Nelson Kay Ostby Ann Hanson Barbara Frazier Helen Johannsen Jacqueline Heleve Katherine Ohrt Jane Purdy Trombones Ruth Kester Wayne Erickson Carol Lorraine Frazier Catherine Hooley Baritones Marlene Olson Julie Overbye Saxophones Mary Margaret Kerr Carol Mayer Stephanie Kees Edward Boody Ronald Rorvick Mary Sveen Cornets David Borg Richard Stayberg David Ruemmele Alan St. Ores Charles Nelson Roger Miller Paul Borg Ronald Willman Edward Mayer Rosemary Porter Drums Thomas Haugen Mayelva Daniels Sally Hallenberger Juliette Clark Judy Frazier Flute Janice Penman Oboe Flossie Beers Horns Janice Brathall Nina Mae Lyksett 45 Girls' A Glee Club ... The Girls’ “A” Glee Club has a membership of fifty-seven girls. Under the direction of Mrs. Edith Sather, they participated in the Christmas Pageant, Spring Concert, the River Falls Music Contest, and other programs throughout the year. The accompanist for the group is Flossie Beers. Rehearsals were held every Monday and Thurs- day afternoon at 3:55 in the auditorium. At the River Falls Music Contest this year, the girls sang, “The Nightingale” by Tschaikovsky- Luvaas, “Cherubic Hymn” by Gretchaninoff, and “Thee Lord Most Holy” by Satern. The Girls’ “B” Glee Club met every Monday morning. First Soprano Juliette Clark Jane Cornelissen Sally Dickenson I orraine Frazier Rita Hallenberger Frances Katner Ruth Kester Nina May Lyksett Joan McDiarmid Mary Ellen Olson Eleanor Richie Juliann Ryan Joanne Slater Mary Sveen Catherine Hooley Patricia Johnson Nancy Krager Joan Peterson Second Soprano Mayelva Daniels Margaret Gartman Jane Hennessey Helen Johannsen Marjorie Katner Catherine Loughney Irene Norvold Julie Overbye Audrey Petersen Rosemary Porter Patricia Powers Rita Ruemmele Carol Ann Rulien Janet Solsvig Annette Staberg Eleanor Varnum Alto Doris Dabruzzi Dorothy Dabruzzi Thelma Erickson Joan Grady Lois Guith Willetta Hope Patricia Kolashinski Helen Johnson Patricia Mulvaney Ann Marie Nygard Eleanor Nelson Joanne Nickleby Catherine Ohrt Marlene Olson Gwen Peterson Colleen Ryan Donna Sammons Elaine Trudeau Bonita Willie Diana Mannella Mary Jo Westhoff Nancy Bargen Donna Evenson. JUNIOR GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB President .................... Mary Margaret Kerr Vice President ........................ Lois Benoy Secretary-Treasurer ................... Joan Plahn Point Secretary ..................... Carol Mayer Council Representative...............Eleanor Varnum Adviser....................................... Miss Hughes The Junior G. A. C. is for eighth grade and freshmen girls and is under the direction of Miss Hughes. Members of the Junior G. A. C. auto- matically become members of the Senior G. A. C. when they become sophomores. The annual event of the Junior G. A. C, is a dance similar to the one the Senior G. A. C. has. For this dance, too, the girls do the dating. Other events of the Junior G. A. C. are the init- iation party for the junior high football team and an overnight hike and picnic. 46 GIRLS’ “A” GLEE CLUB Fourth Row—Sally Dickenson, Rita Hallenbcrger, Mary Ellen Olson, Nina May Lyksett, Carol Lorraine Frazier. Margaret Gartman, Donna Evenson, Annette Staberg, Joan Grady, Helen Johnson, Jane Hennessey, Rita Ruemmele, Elaine Trudeau. Third Row—Patricia Johnson, Juliann Ryan, Geraldine Trudell, Ruth Kester, Mary Sveen, Carol Ann Rulien, Catherine Loughney. Patricia Powers, Beverly I emon, Eleanor Varnum, Katherine Ohrt, Thelma Erickson, Joan Lein, Ann Marie Nygard, 'Eleanor Nelson. Second Row—Patricia Mulvaney, Eleanor Richie. Nancy Krager. Frances Katner, Mayelva Daniels, Julie Overby, Janet Solsvig, Irene Norvold, Gwen Peterson, Colleen Ryan. Lois Guith. Marlene Olson, Patricia Kolashinski. First Row—Joanne Skater, Juliette Clark. Jane Cornelissen, Rosemary Porter, Audrey Petersen, Helen Johannsen, Doris Dabruzzi, Mrs. Sather, Dorothy Dabruzzi, Diana Mannella, Donna Sammons, Flossie Beers, Willetta Hope, Mary Jo Westhoff. GIRLS’ “B” GLEE CLUB Third Row— Mrs. Sather, Donna Brown, Mary Ellen Olson, Elaine Trudeau, Mary Jo Westhoff, Nancy Bargen. Margaret Gartman, Ann Marie Nygard, Betty Bundy. Second Row—Patricia Johnson, Eleanor Nelson, Katherine Miller, Carol Frye, Yvonne Gilbertson, Geraldine Trudell, Stephanie Kees, Julie Overbye, Mary Margaret Kerr, Patricia Perucca. First Row—LuVerne Swanjson, Patricia Fleming, Carol Jean Tobin, Eloise Salmon, Betty Bruner, Beverly Lemon, Joan Plahn. Carol Mayer, Sally Hallenberger. 47 High School Choir . . . One of the outstanding organizations from the vocal music department is the High School Choir, which has a membership of forty-eight hoys and girls. It has sung at assemblies and other programs throughout the year, such as the Christmas Pageant, Spring Concert, and the an- nual music festival in River Falls. Much praise is to he given to the director, Mrs. Edith Sather, SOPRANO Juliette Clark Jane Cornelissen Frances Katner Ruth Kester Nancy Krager Nina Lyksett Joan McDiarmid Irene Norvold Audrey Petersen Rosemary Porter Patricia Powers Eleanor Richie Juliann Ryan Joanne Slater Janet Solsvig Joan Peterson Carol Ann Rulien Marjorie Katner ALTO Flossie Beers Thelma Erickson Donna Evenson Lois Guith Jane Hennessey Willetta Hope Helen Johannsen Joan Nickleby Gwen Peterson Rita Ruemmele Donna Sammons Annette Staberg Mary Jo Westhoff Marlene Olson who has faithfully worked with the choir to make it a success. The accompanist for the group is Flossie Beers. The High School Choir meets each week on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from eight until nine o’clock in the auditorium. At the contest this year they sang “Hosanna” by Christiansen, “Lacrymosa” by Mozart, and “My Soul Doth Rest In Thee” by Sateren. TENOR Edward Boody Ronald Lein Donald Lindstrom David Ruemmele Ralland Trudeau Wayne Erickson Richard Stayberg BASS David Borg Robert Gerlach Thomas Haugen John Martinson David Ohrt Robert Orf Paul Riedel James Trollen Robert Zarske Boys' A Glee Club . . . The Boys’ Glee Club has a membership of twenty-seven boys. They have sung at programs for the student body and at the music contest in River Falls. Mrs. Edith Sather directs the Glee Club and Donna Evenson is the accompanist. Rehearsals are held every Friday morning at 8 o'clock in the auditorium. At the music contest the boys sang “You'll Never Walk Alone” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, “Like the Mighty Eagle” by Spohr, and “The Road is Calling” by Serge Walter. A Boys’ “B” Glee Club was or- ganized this year for beginners, and they met every Tuesday morning. FIRST TENOR Edward Boody Bernard Barr Fred Bunce Alan St. Ores Bill Segerstrom Ralland Trudeau Wayne Erickson FIRST BASS David Borg Andrew Kinney Richard Moen David Ohrt George Wright Robert Zarske William Weitkamp SECOND TENOR Ronald Lein Donald Lindstrom George Madson John Marson David Ruemmele Richard Stayberg SECOND BASS Robert Gerlach Thomas Haugen John Martinson Robert Orf Paul Riedel Ronald Rorvick James Trollen 48 HIGH SGfoOOL CHOIR Fourth Row—Thomas Haugen, James Trollen. Paul Riedel. Robert Gerlach. Ralland Trudeau. Davie Borg. John Mar- tinson, Robert Orf. Richard Stayberg. Donald Lindstrom. Third Row Marjorie Katner, Ruth Kester, Nancy Krager, Robert Zarske, Ronald Rorvick, David Ohrt, Edward Boody, Wayne Erickson, Alan St. Ores, Jane Hennessey, Annette Stayberg, Rita Ruemmele. Second Row—Mrs. Sather. Janet Solsvig, Eleanor Richie. Juliann Ryan. Patricia Powers, The’ma Erickson. Gwen Peter- son, Nina Lyksett. Joan Peterson, Donna Evenson, Irene Norvold, Mary Jo Westhoff. First Row—Joanne Slater. Audrey Petersen. Juliette Clark, Rosemary Porter, Frances Katner. Jane Cornelissen, Carol Ann Rulien, Joan Nickleby, Helen Johannsen. Willetta Hope, Donna Sammons. Lois Gulth. Marlene Olson. HOYS’ GLEE CLUH Fourth Row—John Marson. Richard Larsen. Dale Wicklander. Robert Orf. John Martinson. Ralland Trudeau. Robert Gerlach, David Ruemmele. David Borg. Wilmer Segerstrom. Davi 1 Ohrt. Third Row- Mrs. Sather. George Madson, Edward Boody. James Trollen. Terry Beaudry, Paul Riedel. Charles Wells, David Jaeger. Jerry Bridges. Eldon Frye. Richard Moen. Wil iam Weitkamp, Donna Evenson. Accompanist. Second Row—Richard Stayberg. Thomas Haugen. Donald Lindstrom. Ronald Lein. Alan St. Ores, Wayne Erickson. Gail Gibbons, Gerald Hanson. Ronald Rorvick. Ronald Graham. First Row—Robert Zarske. James Durning, James Fredrickson, Robert Nelson, David Drews. George Wright. Daniel Neises, John Stayberg, Robert Nelson, Bernard Barr, Robert Fredrickson. 49 River Falls Music Festival FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1950 C ontestant Class Donna Evenson B Joan Plahn C Eleanor Varnum C William Weitkamp C Nancy Bargen C Juliann Ryan C Janice Purdy C Jane Hennessey C Katherine Ohrt C Mary Margaret Kerr C Carol Mayer C Ronald Rorvick C David Borg A Richard Stayberg C Janice Brathall C Wayne Erickson C Marlene Olson C James Trollen C David Ohrt C Mary Ellen Olson C Willetta Hope c Betsy Weitkamp c Eleanor Varnum B Nancy Bargen B Juliette Clark B Joan McDiarmid C Mary Jo Westhoff C John Martinson B Robert Orf C Sax Quartet B Brass Sextet B Clarinet Quartet B Cornet Trio C Madrigal Group B Triple Trio A Boys’ Sextet A SATURDAY, Class Concert Band B Sight Reading Band C Girls’ Glee Club B Boys’ Glee Club B High School Choir B Junior High Chorus C Junior Band D Marching Band B Rating Clarinet A Clarinet A Clarinet A Clarinet A Clarinet B Clarinet B Clarinet B Clarinet B Bass Clarinet A Saxaphone B Saxaphone B Tenor Sax A Cornet A Cornet B French Horn A T rombone A Baritone A Tuba A + Tuba A Baton A Baton B Violin A Piano B Piano B Soprano A + Mezzo-Soprano A Alto A Bass A Baritone B A A A A A + A B MAY 6, 1950 Rating A A A A A A A A 50 ORCHESTRA Third Row—Mr. McMillan, Richard Stayberg, Ruth Kester. Flossie Beers, Juliette Clark, Sally Hallenberger, Mayelva Daniels, Charles Nelson. Second Row Eleanor Varnum. Willetta Hope, Nina May Lyksett, Janice Brathall, Mary Sveen, Stephanie Kees, Donna Sammons, Janice Purdy, Jane Hennessey, Carol Ann Rulien. First Row—Rosemary Porter, Carol Fry, Julie Overbye, Janice Penman. Carol Mayer, Betsy Weitkamp. Barbara Williams, Twila Bylander. CI .A RIX ET QUARTET William Weitkamp. Jane Hennessey, Nancy Bar- gen. Donna Evenson. HOYS’ SEXTET Edward Boody, David Ruemmele, Richard Stay- berg, David Borg, John Martinson, Thomas Haugen. TRUMPET TRIO Richard Stayberg, David Ruemmele, David Borg. GIRLS’ TRIPLE TRIO Second Row—Thelma Erickson, Mary Jo Westhoff. Jane Cornelissen. First Row—Joan Peterson. Juliette Clark. Rose- mary Porter, Irene Xorvold. Flossie Beers. Willetta Hope. 51 Christmas Program . . . Musical groups from both the grade school and the high school joined together in the delightful Christmas program held in the high school auditorium on December 20. In addition to the musical numbers, two beautiful tableaus supervised by Miss Harriet Gilbert, were shown. The first was Mary, the baby Jesus, and the three wise men; the other was three angels. The musical program, under the direction of Mrs. Sather and Mr. McMil- lan, is as follows: Processional—O Come All Ye Faithful He Shall Feed His Flock .................................... Handel Jesu Bambino .................................................. Yon Grade School Choir Carol of the Bells ........................ Hosanna .................................... O Come, O Come, Emmanuel .................. Cherubim Song ............................. High School Choir The Virgin’s Lullaby Girls’ Triple Trio Leonlovich-Wilhousky ........ Christiansen Plainsong arr. Shaw .. Muzichoski-Tkach Buck-T reharno Thee Lord, Most Holy ............................. Synnove’s Cradle Song ............................ Fairest Lord Jesus ............................... Girls’ Glee Club ......... Sateren .......... Sateren Crusader’s Hymn Merry Christmas Bells ............................................ I aurence Angels We Have Heard on High............................. Old French Melody Mixed Ensemble A Joyous Christmas Song ...................................... arr. Hokanson The Christmas Symbol ........................................... Christiansen As Lately We Watched ............................................. arr. Black Grade and High School Choir Christmas Carols for the Audience Christmas Fantasy ..................................................... Lylla Fague No. 4 ............................................................ Bach ’Twas the Night Before Christmas ..................................... Holmes High School Band Narrator, Mrs. Hugh Gwin Silent Night ......................................................... Gruber Choir and Audience 52 The husky stage crew, William Girls on playground duty include Marjorie Movie Operators. David Drews. Ken- Weitkamp, David Drews, Fred Katner, Rita Ruemmele, Colleen Ryan, Joan neth Schweitzer. Jerome Hanson. Clymer, Le Roy Johannsen. Peterson, Geraldine Trudell, Janice Brathall, Jerry Bridges. George Paul. Diana Mannella, Eleanor Nelson. The bottle washers. Julie Mrs. Ruemmele, chief cook. Overbye, Colleen Ryan, Alice, Mr. Rock’s efficient secretary. Donna Ostendorf. The new cafeteria. Something new has been added this year— New students. Donald Spott and a new lighting system and a new scoreboard. Jameo Schullo. Mr. Torgerson. grade Mr. Evenson, new Miss Katner. assistant Mr. Engstrom, retired Mr. Ferguson, cus-- .-chool custodian. high school custodian. kindergarten teacher. custodian. todian at Hudson High School. Debate . . . Hudson High School debaters first came in contact with the debate question “Should The President be Elected by a Direct Vote?” at the annual speech clinic which was held at the Eau Claire State Teachers College, October 8. for all students interested in speech. At this clinic they heard a model debate, presented by selected de- baters from this region, along with presentations of the other branches of speech for those inter- ested in them. The members of the “A” squad for this year were Thomas Haugen and John Martinson with William Weitkamp as alternate for the negative team and Nina May Lyksett and Jane Hennessey with Ronald Rorvick as alternate for the affirmative team. There were twenty-five, mostly underclassmen, in the “B” squad for this year. The debate teams as usual were under the excellent leadership of Miss Helen Hughes. The first real tournament attended by the Hudson squad was the South St. Paul tournament on December 1, in which there were two rounds. The affirmative managed to come home with two wins while the negative lost their two debates. 'Hie schools jxirticipating in this tournament were those from the Twin Cities area. On December 5 both the Hudson “A” and “B” squad traveled to Menomonie to debate with their teams. Hudson triumphed over Menomonie by winning all the debates held there that evening. Besides the members of the “A” squad, members of the “B” squad participated in the debating that evening. New Richmond on December 16 and 17 re- vived a type of tournament which had not been Hi-Y . .. The Hi-Y Club has had difficulty this year in keeping its regular meeting date, which is the fourth Thursday of the month, but they have had a number of noon luncheons and also several evening meetings. At these program meetings, they have had discussions of topics interesting to the boys, social sjjeakers, and movies. As usual the purpose of the Hi-Y Club has been to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. Any student who is in one of the three upper classes in high school, and is willing to pledge himself to the standards of the Hi-Y, may become a member. i held since before the war. At this tournament the debaters had the interesting experience of having as a partner a dehater from a different school. The tournament was held Saturday, but the debaters arrived there Friday to have the opportunity to work with their new partners. All was not work at this tournament, for on Friday evening there was a sleigh ride and after that a dance and lunch at the high school. The debat- ers were supplied with rooms in private homes for the night. The Hudson debaters made a very fine showing at this tournament. Jane Hennes- sy’s team was undefeated, and John Martinson was chosen on the all tournament team. Those from Hudson who participated were John Mar- tinson and William Weitkamp as negative and Nina May Lyksett and Jane Hennessey as af- firmative. On January 28 Hudson attended a Four State Tournament held at South St. Paul. Those states represented there were Wisconsin, Minne- sota, Iowa, and North Dakota. The Hudson “A” squad came home with four, out of six, wins. The District Debate Tournament was held at Chippewa Falls on February 4. For the first time since before the war the Hudson “A” squad qualified for state competition by winning four out of six of their debates. The negative team won all three of their debates while the affirma- tive won one out of three of theirs. On February 24 and 25 the Hudson debat- ers made a very enjoyable and educational trip to Madison to compete with the other twenty schools that qualified for the state tournament. This was a good season because the squad won 32 out of 38 of their debates. During the year in order to raise funds to maintain the Hi-Y, the members have shown movies to the grade school children and also high school students who wish to come on Friday noons and after school. 'I he Hi-Y has not been all serious discus- sions, lectures, and hard work. On the contrary they have had meetings devoted entirely to en- tertainment. They have had a sleigh ride and at the time of writing this story, there are tentative plans for a meeting with the G. A. C. which will be devoted mainly to everyone’s entertain- ment. The Hi-Y also plans to have a week-end of fishing and fun for its members at a lake north of here. 54 DEBATE Fifth Row—Thomas Haugen, Ronald Rorvick, William Weitkamp, Thomas Trudell, Jerome Han9on, Gail Gibbon. Alan St. Ores, Kenneth Larson, I avid Drews, James Durning, Richard Larsen, Terry Beaudry. Fourth Row—Katherine Ohrt, Mary Jo Westhoff, Nancy Bargen, Janice Purdy, Jane Purdy, Beverly Lemon, Mary Sveen, Betty Bruner, Carol Ann Rulien, Lu Verne Swanson, Patricia Fleming. Eleanor Varnum. Mary Margaret Kerr. Jane Hennessey. Third Row—John Martinson, Ronald Graham, Muriel St. Ores, Barbara Moe, Naomi Anderson, Ann Marie Nygard, Phyllis Benoy, LeRoy Johannsen, John Stayberg, Juliette Clark, Stephanie Kees, Jacqueline Heleve, Marjorie Kukuska, Miss Hughes. Second Row—Yvonne Preston, Julie Overbye, Elaine Nelson, Lois Benoy, Mary Lou Jensen, Katherine King, Marion Stayberg, Yvonne Gilbertson, Carol Frye, Chloe Williamson, Marian Jensen, Nina May Lyksett. First Row—Patricia NeLson, Sally Hallenberger, Joan Plahn, Sally Moen, Ann Hanson, Kay Ostby, Carol Mayer, Mary Moen, Donna Cody, Twila Bylander, Marlene Olson. HI-Y Standing—Kenneth Lysdahl, Thomas Haugen. Edward Boody, David Ruemmele, Mr. McMillan, David Ohrt, William Weitkamp, Ronald Rorvick, Robert Nelson. Sitting—Charles Nelson, David Borg, John Martinson, Robert Orf, James Trollen, Gerald Kapaun. 55 Speech . . . Those at the League Speech Contest, held in River Falls Saturday, March 23, saw Hudson come through with five “A’s” and nine “B’s”. In the four minute speaking division Ger- aldine Trudell received an “A” for her speech, “Wanted—New Parents”, and Rosemary Porter received a “B” for the speech, “It Could Happen to Us”. In the original oratory division Jane Hen- nessey’s speech, “The Case of the People vs. the Men of Science” rated an “A” and Nina Lyksett received a “B” for her speech, “I’ll Take Tele- vision”. Both John Martinson and William Weit- kamp received “B’s” for their extemporaneous speeches. Tom Haugen rated an “A” for his humor- ous declamation, “A Matter of Trousers”, and Mary Gail Breault’s selection, “The Waltz”, re- ceived a “B”. In the serious declamation Willetta Hope got an “A” for the selection, “An Irish Rose,” Junior Class Play . . . “But you tried to make me think—you all tried—What’s this all about ?” “No—I’m not nine. I’m sixteen. But Mother thought you wouldn’t give her the part if you knew.” These were the rewaling lines spoken by the actresses in the junior class play, “Let Me Grow Up,” presented by the junior class on No- vember 29 in the high school auditorium. Lexie (Geraldine Trudell), the daughter of a famous actress, invites a young soldier (Rich- ard Thorson) with whom she has been corres- ponding to spend a week-end at her home. Her mother, Nola Fleming (Willetta Hope), arrives home unexpectedly with the influential producer (Annette Staberg). In order to encourage the producer to give her a star role, Mrs. Fleming called on her children, Muriel (Rosemary Por- ter), and Matt (Tom Haugen) to play entirely different roles from those to which they were and Mary Ellen Olson’s declamation, “Mary White”, rated a “B”. In the extemporaneous reading group both Nancy Bargen and Joan Plahn received B’s”. Juliette Clark’s non-original oration, “I Am an American”, rated an “A” while Sally Dicken- son got a “B” for her selection “St. Louis Did Something About it”. Four-minute speaking, original oratory and extemporaneous speaking are coached by Miss Helen Hughes, while Mrs. Frances Rolle is the coach for humorous and serious declamation, extemporaneous reading, and non-original oratory. The five students who received “A’s” in the League Contest represented Hudson in the Dis- trict Contest where they received “A” ratings and were eligible to enter the state contest at Madison. The results of the Madison contest were very favorable. Thomas Haugen received an “A”, Jane Hennessey, a “B+”, and Geraldine Trudell, Juliette Clark, and Willetta Hope all rated “B’s”. accustomed. The place is the Fleming home in a small town. The time is the present, Novem- ber. Stage manager for the play was LeRoy Jo- hannsen. William Weitkamp, Fred Clymer and Lowell Windahl were the assistants. Faculty advisers were script, staging and makeup, Mrs. Frances Dehne; wardrobe, Miss Lois Olmem; properties and publicity, Mrs. Jean Yoerg; ticket sales and programs. Miss Dorothy Karlson; lighting, Ernest McMillan. The publicity committee consisted of the following: Renee Conley, chairman; Joan Mc- Diarmid, Doris Nelson, Audrey Petersen, Lucille Simpson, Raymond Weinberg, Robert Klund, and Richard Moen. On the properties committee were Edward Boody, chairman; Eleanor Nelson, David Ohrt,. Dorothy Richie, Roy Udell, Helen Johnson. Bar- bara Moelter, and David Borg. 56 Joan Plahn. Xancy Bargen—Extern- John Martinson, William Weitkamp Jane Hennessey, Nina May Lyksett— poraneous Readers. —Extemporaneous Speakers. Original Orators. Junior Play Cast---- Third Row: Thomas Haugen, Lorraine Frazier, Rosemary Porter. Geraldine Tru- Gwen Lein. Annette Staberg, Richard Thorson. Mary Ellen Olson. Willetta t.ell Four Minute Speakers. Second Row: Janet Solsvig, Geraldine Tru .ell, Hope- Dramatic Speakers Willetta Hope. First Row: Mary Ellen Olson, Joanne Slater, Mayelva Daniels. Mary Gale Breault, Thomas Haugen— Nina May Lyksett—Her speech, Sally Dickenson. Juliette Clark — Non- Humorous Speakers I’ll Take Television , Is being original Orators. recorded for future reference. Thomas Haugen. William Weitkamp, John Mrs. Frances Dehne—She is Nina May Lyksett, Ronald Rorvick, Jane Martinson—Negative Debaters. always happy and always Hennessey- Affirmative Debaters. ready for fun. Homecoming . . . “Tame the Tigers” was the slogan for the homecoming which was held on October 14, 1949. The game was played with New Richmond who won by the score of 12-2 On the night preceding the game a huge Pep Fest, a snakedance, and a bonfire were held. At the Pep Fest, Homecoming Queen, Virginia Provan was crowned by Captain George Madson. Her attendants were Joan Nickleby and Audrey Petersen. A record crowd attended the game: and dur- ing the half, the queen and her attendants rode around the playing field in convertibles. Adding spirit to the occasion, the band performed some clever maneuvers. Advisory Groups . .. The Advisory groups, which were called together every other Wednesday, consisted of twelve groups. Training for service in school, home and community, developing character and personality as well as a sense of responsibility is the purpose for which the advisory group meet- ings were held. At the meeting a variety of topics were dis- cussed such as record evaluation, safety, etiquette, and Junior Red Cross. Plans for future events were made in advance meetings. A tea for the school board, Mr. and Mrs. Rock, and Mrs. Alice Hoyer was held during one open meeting in the fall. Tea was served and a dance was held afterward. This event proved to be very enjoyable. After the game, a dance was furnished by a musical film which projected pictures on the wall as the music played. A package lunch was served to both teams in the home economics room. Advisers and chairmen of the committees were as follows: Slogan, Miss Murphy and Robert Gerlach; Decorations, Mrs. Yoerg, Mr. Richie, and Ruth Kester; Refreshments, Miss Mathews, Miss Hughes, and Rita Ruemmele; Choosing of the queen, Miss Lee and Jane Hen- nessey ; and Coronation, Miss Gilbert, Mr. Heit- ing, and James Trollen. Other events which included the whole school were Vocations Day, Civic Service Day, and Orienation Day. On Vocations Day, two counselors from the University of Minnesota came to sj eak to the students about vocations. Miss Theda Hagenah spoke to the girls and Mr. Charles Goulding spoke to the boys. On Civic Service Day, the advisory groups contributed their services to local civic projects. Different projects were to clean up the parks, the old cemetery, and other places in town or in the school. Orientation Day was the last meeting of the year, and this was held for the purpose of acquainting eighth grade students from other schools with the high school. 58 The receiving line at the advisory tea in honor of Miss Hughes and the girls who served the the school hoard, Mr. and Mrs. Rock, punch at last year’s prom, and Mrs. Alice Hoyer. Queen Virginia and attendants, Audrey Petersen and Joan Look! All dressed up for the advisory tea. Nickleby. Hob” and Joan leading the grand march in the '49 prom. 59 Virginia Provan, our Homecoming queen. Mr. Rock receives the dual-controlled car. It’s a wonder we didnt frighten the Canadians! “Tiny” and Earl Just a wee bit higher. “Dave”! Absolute—utter dejection. Who won, fellas? The choir and glee clubs arriving at Northfield. Yea—Hudson! And w’e smiled through that entire hot parade too! Juliette, Willett , and Mary Ellen: I hope the new uniforms fit. the gals who lead the band. SOCIAL COMMITTEE— USHER COMMITTEE Thomas Haugen, Gwen Peterson, Kenneth Larson, Robert Zarske. George Wright, Eleanor Varnum, John Breault, Fred Clymer, Stephanie Kees. STUDENT COUNCIL Standing--Jeff Henderson, David Ruemmele, David Borg, Edward Boody, George Marison. Kenneth Larson, Gwen Peter- son, Geraldine Trudell, Helen Johnson. Wllletta Hope. Stephanie Kees, Ronald Rorvick, James Trollen, John Breault, Charles Nelson. Mr. Rock, George Wright. Sitting—Tommy Beer, Donna Brown, Patricia Johnson, Juliann Ryan, Jane Cornelissen, Daniel Neises, Jerome Hanson, Eleanor Varnum, Marlene Olson, Thomas Haugen, Robert Zarske, Fred Clymer. Dale Wickanlder, Richard Stayberg. RECEPTION COMMITTEE PEP COMMITTEE Robert Zarske, Edw’ard Boody, Marlene Olson, George Madson Kenneth Larson, Ruth Kester. Geraldine Trudell ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Juliann Ryan, Donna Brown, Andrew Kinney, David Borg. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council started the school year out by appointing the student committees. Cheer- leader uniforms, homecoming, school in Europe, and senior privileges were some of the projects of the Council. Four new uniforms were purchased for the cheerleaders. They were navv blue warm-up jackets and slacks. The Council decided to have the 1949 home- coming with New Richmond on October 14, and the committees were appointed. For the third year the Student Council rais- ed funds for the sponsorship of a school in Europe. The question of senior privileges was dis- cussed by the Council. A few of the rules the seniors must abide by are that they must wait until the announcements are given over the loud speaker at 11:15 before signing out, they must leave the building and not disturb any classes, and they must not have a mark lower than a “C”. Junior Prom . . . Songs from the stage production were fea- tured at the Junior-Senior Prom for this year, which was held on Friday evening, May 12. “South Pacific” was our theme and the thatched roof over Dave Wolff’s orchestra, the shell which contained the punch-bowl, and the dock carried out our theme. The couples stepped off the dock into the gaily decorated gymnasium and took part in the grand march led by the class officers and their partners. The parents of the junior class officers were the chaperones. During the intermission, Juliette Clark, Al- len Johnson, and the boys’ sextet furnished mu- sical numbers. The committees chosen to help present the prom are as follows: Geraldine Trudell, general chairman; Joanne Slater, chairman of the decora- tions ; Annette Staberg, Audrey Petersen, Ed- ward Boody, and Bill Segerstrom, assistants; Dave Borg, chairman of entertainment; Helen Johnson, Eleanor Nelson, and Ronald Jensen, assistants; Janet Solsvig, chairman of the refresh- ment committee; David Ohrt, and Rosemary Porter, assistants; Mayelva Daniels, chairman of door and ticket committee; Kenneth Schweitzer, assistant: dance program chairman, Sally Dicken- son; Renee Conely, assistant; Joan Nickleby, chairman of invitation committee: Dorothy Richie and Willetta Hope, assistants; Richard Stayberg, chairman of special permits; Gwen Lein, assistant, and Renee Conley, in charge of posters and pub- licity. PROM COUPLES Mayelva Daniels and Leroy Johannsen Diana Mannella and A. E. Dabruzzi Ginny Provan and Tom Haugen Patty Hagland and Bill Haugen, Jr. Marion Schweitzer and Fred Irvin Flossie Beers and Elton Dahlke Juliette Clark and Ray Lahman Ruth Kester and Dick Thorson Willetta Hope and John Breault Alva Hanley and Robert Zarske Jeanne Brown and Jerry Schlief Nina May Lyksett and James Gilbertson Juliann Ryan and John Martinson Gwen Peterson and Robert Orf Margaret Clothier and Ralland Trudeau Joan Grady and Kenneth I .arson Geraldine Trudell and George Madsop Donna Sammons and Andrew Kinney De Lores Foss and David Cleveland Jane Cornelissen and John Bowers Marie Starr and Ed Distel Harriet Jonas and Robert Laatsch Gwen I .ein and Bill Segerstrom Bernie Trudell and George Wright Marlene Olson and Dan Hanson Doris Nelson and Boh White Lu Verne Swanson and Bud Stayberg Helen Johnson and Edward Boody Bettvlu Pfeifer and Lowell Windahl Nancy Krager and Richard Patraz Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Heiting Donna Evenson and Harry Dahlgren Pat Kolashinski and Robert King L rraine Scuillo and Robert McGrew Joci Brinkmann and Pat Richie Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Haugen Mary Jo Westhoff and Paul Riedel Katherine Ohrt and Dan Laatsch Delores Simpson and Eugene Senrick Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rock Mary Jane Heffron and Ronald Simpson Carol Erickson and Dave Foss Joan Ixin and Don Smith Donna Brown and Jack Drury Audrey Petersen and David Ruemmele Donna Wilcox and Dave Borg Rosemary Porter and Steve Sandberg Dorothy Richie and Ronald Jensen Wanda Detlefsen and Robert Heffron Barbara Williams and Don Hart Joy Larson and Chuck Pahl Virginia Fellermann and Bob Klund Viola Fellerman and Douglas Morrissette Mr. and Mrs. Merle Michaelson Mr. and Mrs. Ken Michaelson Mary Ellen Olson and Harlan Winter Joanne Slater and Dave Julian Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Solsvig Janet Solsvig and Roy I .aatsch Lorraine Frazier and Dave Ohrt Mr. and Mrs. Don Bruns Kathryn Cook and Arlyn Weinberg Helen Sundeis and Allen .Johnson Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Gherty Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Tweet Joan Brower and Clyde Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Mayer Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dehne Margaret Wilcox and Vern Christensen Dorothy Petersen and Gus Nelson Donna Foss and Curly Bernfeld Lois Foss and Bill Wallace Renee Conley and James Trollen Mr. and Mrs. Emil Anderson Sally Dickenson and Charles Wells Lois Guith and Lloyd O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McMillan SENIOR CLASS PLAY Are you prepared to sacrifice? Are you pre- pared to suffer? Are you prepared to climb the dizzy heights alone? Then here’s to fame—And you!” But, Dad, I don’t want to work in an office. I want to buy thirty acres. I thought if I had the money for a down payment, and a few chickens . . These are typical lines from the comedy, Don’t Take My Penny”, by Anne Coulter Martins. The play was directed by Mrs. Frances Rolle and pre- sented on January 31. The play was a fast moving comedy concerning the ambitions of movie-struck Penny. Penny (Jane Cornelissen) is sure that stardom and fame are waiting for her. Her boy friend, Kerry (Jack Breault) and his faithful pal, Greg (James Trollen) start finding ways to upset Penny’s plans. Confusion soon reigns in the usually quiet household run by Gram (Jane Hennessey). Sally, the maid, comes into the picture when Norman Porter (Andrew Kinney) tries to help her make a comeback. She had once been a child star. The story progresses with complications until the very end. The problems work out to the complete satis- faction of everyone. The other members of the cast are Mavis, the older sister (Janice Brathall); Mr. Henri, a French designer (Robert Zarske); Mark, a farm-minded boy (Kenneth Larson); three models, Donna Sammons, Thelma Erickson, and Gwen Peterson; Caleb, the father (John Martinson); Lydia, the mother (Vir- ginia Provan); Harrison Day, a young author (Jerry Kapaun); Joanne, Jenny’s loyal friend (Irene Nor- vold); and Red, the delivery boy (George Madson). The technical staff of the production included assistant director, Annabelle Weinberg; stage man- ager, LeRoy Johannsen; assistants, William Weit- kamp, Fred Clymer, Lowell Windahl; properties, Patricia Powers, Doris Dabruzzi, Ralland Trudeau; costumes, Marjorie Katner; wardrobe mistress, Evan- geline Harwell; prompters, Patricia Kolashinski, Donna Evenson; make-up, underclassmen. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Charles Nelson, George Mad sun, Rita Ruemmele, Kenneth I .arson, and Robert Zarske. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Daniel Neises, George Paul, Thomas Salmon, Nancy Bargen. ALL SCHOOL OFFICERS John Breault, George Madson, Geraldine Trudell, Charles Nelson, David Ruemmele. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS rhomas Haugen. Janet Solsvig, Mayelva Daniels, David Borg, Richard Stayberg. FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Gerald Hanson, Catherine Hooley, Stephanie Kees, Mary Jo Westhoff, Robert Means. ORGANIZATION PRESIDENTS Irene Norvold, Mary Margaret Kerr, David Borg, Charles Nelson, John Martinson. 65 Baccalaureate and Commencement The baccalaureate services held on Sunday, May 21, at 7:30 p. m. were conducted by the Rev. N. P. Scheide. The Senior Choir of the Bethel Lutheran Church sang two anthems, and Mrs. Scheide sang a solo. The Rev. Scheide spoke on “God’s Mountain Peaks”. Since the class of 1950 is graduating at the turn of the half century, the theme chosen for the 1950 commencement was the progress that has been made in such fields as medicine, music, politics, fashions, and social life from 1900 - 1950. Members of the commencement committee had charge of each division, and planned their own program for that section. Changes in fash- ions in the 1900’s were presented in a style show with seniors modeling the clothes. Juliann Ryan read the various descriptions that went with each change in style. Ruth Kester told of the changes of the trends in the type of music people have enjoyed in the last fifty years. John Martinson gave a speech on the changing relations of labor and management, and the advancement of health and medicine was covered in an address by Nina May Lyksett. Jane Hennessey spoke on the changing social life in this past half century. The program was prepared by the com- mencement committee made up of Ruth Kester, chairman, Juliann Ryan, Ralland Trudeau, George Madson, Janice Brathall and John Mar- tinson. The musical selections presented included “Heavenly Light” and “Onward Ye Peoples” sung by the High School Choir, “The Ways” and “The Prayer Perfect” sung by the Girls’ Triple Trio, and “My Hero” and “Erie Canal” by the Boys’ Sextet. Robert Orf sang a solo entitled “Memories”. The program concluded with the sixty-two seniors in their blue caps and gowns receiving their diplomas from the Board of Education. 66 TRUE BLUE ANNUAL With the school year swiftly drawing to a close the Annual Staff of the 1950 True Blue and their adviser, Mrs. Gilbertson hurried up the finishing touches on the True Blue and finally sent the product of a year’s hard work down to the “Star Observer” to be printed. The co-operation of the whole staff made the annual possible, and each had his part in the completion of it. Jane Hennessey, this year's editor along with her assistant, Joanne Slater, and Thelma Erickson cut, pasted, and mounted panels of pictures. The class writeups were prepared by the senior editors, Juliann Ryan and Thelma Erickson, sophomore editor, Marlene Olsen, and freshman editor, Mary Jo Westhoff. Joanne Slater, junior editor efficiently took over the job of art editor as well. The pictures in the annual are the result of the work of our cameramen, Charles Wells and Jerry Bridges. Kenneth Larson was responsible for the football, basketball, and boxing summaries while Dorothy Dabruzzi took charge of girls’ sports. The business end of the annual was capably conducted by the senior business manager Robert Gerlach, and his assistant Sally Dickenson. Gwen Peterson wrote the vocal activities while Flossie Beers covered the instrumental division. John Martinson ground out the Hi-Y and speech stories and Rita Ruemmele produced the feature articles. The journalism class helped immensely in writing various articles and typing the stories. TRUE BLUE TIMES Did you ever wonder how the True Blue Times was written and put out ? A visit through the journalism class at 9:00 would have answered your questions, for the main duty of this class was to put out an issue of the school paper every other Wednesday, prepare school news for the “Star Observer”, and assist in the preparation of annual stories. Each member of the class had definite jobs in getting the ] aper ready. All were reporters, who wrote the stories and handed them in to the adviser, Mrs. Gilbertson, for her approval. After she “ok’d” them, she gave them to the typists to type their “dummy” copies. Everyone took her turn at being editor at least once during the vear. The typists were Patricia Kolashinski, Joan Gradv, Nancy Krager, Dorothy Dabruzzi, Flossie Beers, and Patricia Powers. Lining and cartooning was done by Joan Lein. Doris Dabruzzi, business manager, took care of subscriptions, and saw that papers were all given out. Patricia Powers was editor for the “Star Observer stories, and saw that they were taken down to the printing office. When the stories appeared in the “Star Observ- er”, Annabelle Weinberg cut them out and pasted them in a booklet. Sports stories were written bv George Mad- son and Kenneth I .arson, although thev weren't members of the journalism class. Mrs. Alice Hover ran the jiajier off on the multigraph ma- chine during the second semester. Autographs ... 68