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

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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

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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

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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