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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1954 volume:

HERE'S TO HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Tunc: Our Director March Here's to Hudson High 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! THE TRUE BLUE....... 1954 The Staff... Editor — Mary Moen Assistant Editor — Janice Penman Business Manager — Marie Agema Assistant Business Manager — Judy Frazier Adviser — Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbertson Gerald Bellows Darlene Daniels Mary Ann Evenson Anita Foss Wayne Haushalter Anne Hanson Rosalie Holden Mary Lou Jensen Sharon Marek Sally Moen Richard Trudell James Walbrandt Chloe Williamson dOTiamyond We, the staff of the 1954 True Blue Annual, have endeavored to present in this book your life during high school. Your classes, social functions, faculty, and many student friends are included. We hope, as you look through this book in later years, you will recall cherished memories and will value it always. Contents . . The School Sports Music School Life Dedication In appreciation and admiration for his many years of competent and loyal service to Hud- son High School, his friendly gestures toward students and faculty alike, his general attitude toward everyone, and his constant dependa- bility, we, the True Blue staff of 1954, dedi- cate this book to Mr. Ernest McMillan. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 8 — School begins. The upperclassmen wonder if that noticeable greenish glow is caused by flores- cent lighting, or the fact that 81 new freshmen have invaded our halls. September 9 — I noticed Mr. King straightening his tie more than once in history class this morning. Perhaps he knows that the new teachers are being scrutin- ized by carefully observant eyes. September 16 “Are you with me?” This was the plea made by the eight candidates for cheerleaders today. Each hoped that the student body was with her. September 17 — Mrs. Gilbertson watched, horrified, as Wayne Nord masticated five toothpicks in study hall to- day. September 27 — The green color is disappearing from the halls about school. The freshmen have overcome their shyness, and will meet the ruling class of the school at a big dance tonight. Sorry! No sopho- mores or juniors allowed. October 10 — Smile pretty! You guessed it; the seniors are posing for pictures this week. October 22 — May I see your baby picture before you put it in your autobiography? The juniors have begun writing the stories of their lives. October 24 — The halls are glowing with a holiday atmos- phere. It’s homecoming! See you at the game and the big dance afterwards. October 31 — We all enjoyed meeting Mickey and Minnie Mouse at the Hallowe’en dance tonight. Some of the younger girls didn’t have this pleasure, how- ever. They disappeared when that monstrous cat- erpillar crept in. November 4 — It’s the teachers’ turn to study. Have fun at the convention! November 12 — The advisory tea was an occasion to don our best clothes and manners. The reception line felt almost as uncomfortable as the students did this year. Those overhead pipes were really hot! November 13 — Did Friday the 13th turn out to be an unlucky day? Ask the new Sr. G. A. C. members. They were initiated this evening. November 15 — The seniors at least are proud of the new ad- dition. They gave up this Sunday afternoon to show it off at Open House. November 16 — Teachers and senior guides got up earlier than usual this morning to soak their tired feet before coming to school. November 19 — Faculty members are beginning to wonder if some of our boys are underfed. Why are they chewing on toothpicks? November 21 — A large group of students rose with the sun this morning. It’s a long trip to Eau Claire, but everyone agrees that it’s worth it to attend the youth conference. November 25 — It’s Thanksgiving again, and we’re all thank- ful for a break from school. Don’t eat too much turkey. Tubby! November 30 — Those who survived the effects of Thanksgiv- ing dinner returned to school. December 16 — Oh. they're even prettier than last year’s! Junior class rings, of course. December 17 — Did they really sound better than we do? Chorus members were especially interested in the “Messiah”, presented for the student body by the New Richmond choir. December 17 Lamps burned long in the home of juniors tonight. Perhaps they haven’t quite completed their investigative themes which are due tomorrow. December 18 — A sigh of relief. The juniors handed in their themes. May they (the juniors) rest in peace over the Christmas vacation. December 19 — Why that flatters you! The senior exchange pictures arrived today. January 1 — Resolved: To stop chewing on toothpicks. January 4 — I know it’s hard to face, but bear up “kids.” Everyone’s going back to school. January 5 — Everyone had his picture taken today by Gene Brown of River Falls. Let’s hope his camera is still in working condition and the pictures turn out for the annual. January 15 — A few junior girls re-entered their childhood this evening and brought their stuffed animals to a basketball game with them. January 16 — Is it animal or human? Some of us were in doubt when we first saw Sally Harback’s “Duck Tail.” Really “kids”; it’s the style. January 20 — Semester exams. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget. Lest we forget. January 21 — Exam papers returned. Lord God of Hosts was with us not. For we forgot. For we forgot. January 22 — Everyone’s thankful that the first semester’s over. But think what we’ve got to look forward to. Superintendent E. P. Rock Greetings and congratulations to the staff members and students for another year of successful progress. Your work and your play have been of good quality and happy satisfaction. You have successfully met the qualifi- cations of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. John Ruskin once said, The entire object of true education is to make people not merely do the right things, but enjoy them—not merely industrious, but to love industry—not merely learned, but to love knowledge—not merely pure, but to love purity—not merely just, but to hunger and thirst after justice. Keep your goal high and ever strive to reach it. Life will then be satis- fying and worthwhile. Co-ordination and co-operation are of the highest importance in any organization. The greater the complications, the greater the need of this united effort. Education presents problems far more complicated than those ordinarily encountered by industries, and therefore, demands far greater at- tention, effort and thought, not only on the part of the instructors, but on the part of all those working with them. When speaking of those allied with edu- cation, it includes all from the time of birth to their demise. The opportunities for education in our schools indicate that co-ordina- tion and co-operation rate high in our community. Principal W. G. Heiting MISS GILBERT Departmental MISS KURATH Home Economics MR. GRAHAM Departmental MISS MURPHY Departmental MRS. PREUS Choral Music MR. KING History MR. WEITKAMP Industrial Arts MRS. GILBERTSON English 3 and 4 Journalism MR. ARMSTRONG Civics English I MISS LEE Librarian Faculty MRS. ROLLE English I and 2 MR. FOUKS Algebra Arithmetic 7 and 8 MRS. HOPE Nurse MR. HAAS Physical Education Driver's Education JUDITH ADAMS The Seniors... MARIE AGEMA NAOMI ANDERSON GERALD BELLOWS DIANE BIENEMANN PAUL BORG WILLIAM BOUMEESTER SALLY BROWN TWILA BYLANDER MARY JANE CARDARELLI JUDITH CUNNINGHAM ROBERT DABRUZZI SAMUEL DABRUZZI DONALD DANIELS RALPH DF ROY ROGER EVENSON MARJORIE FABLE JOYCE FOSS WILLIAM FRANKLIN BARBARA FRAZIER JAMES FREDRICKSON EUGENE GARTMANN GEORGE HALL JOSEPH JOHN HAMMILL ANNE HANSON The Seniors... SALLY HARBACK WAYNE HAUSHALTER FRANK HECKEL JOAN HEFFRON JACQUELYN HELEVE JEFFREY HENDERSON RONALD IVERSON GERALD JENSEN MARION JENSEN MARY LOUISE JENSEN VERNON JOHNSON CARL KNUTSON RICHARD KOTTKE MARJORIE KUKUSKA FRIEDA LAMBERTA JEROME LOMNES EDWARD MAYER RACHEL McDIARMID SAMUEL MILLER MARLENE MOE MARY MOEN SALLY MOEN GLADYS NELSON The Seniors The Seniors ... PATRICIA NELSON ROGER NORELIUS KAY OSTBY PHYLLIS PENCE DOUGLAS PETERSON JOHN PETERSON PATRICIA PETERSON LA VON PRESTON PATRICIA PRIBBLE ADOLPH ROETTGER ALLAN SANDBERG VIARILYN SCHAUBSCHLAGER THOMAS SHERLEY JEANNINE SLATER JOAN STARR MARION STAYBERG ERVIN SWANSON DONALD TRUDELL RICHARD TRUDELL DONALD TULGREN JAMES WALBRANDT MARLYS WAXON CHLOE WILLIAMSON RONALD WILLMAN Senior Activities JUDITH ADAMS — Glee Club 1; G.A.C. 1. 2; De- bate 1; Movie Operator 1; Ticket Taker 1. MARIE AGEMA — Glee Club 3. 4; G.A.C. 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 4; True Blue Times 4; Class Play Publicity Committee 4; “B” Glee Club 1; Debate 1; Physical Education Teach- er 4. NAOMI ANDERSON Band 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; G.A.C. 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Play 2; Make-Up Committee 1; Madrigal 1, 3; Marching Band 2; Tumbling 1, 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Speech 1. 2, 3. GERALD BELLOWS — Mixed Chorus 2; Class Play 1, 4; Debate 1. 2. 3, 4; Speech 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Reception Committee 1; Student Council 1. 3, 4; All School Officer 4; Football 1. 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1; Intramural Sports 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1. 4; Organization Officer 3; Speech Coach 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; One-Act Play 4; Pep Committee 4; Advisory Group Officer 1. 4; Track Manager 2; Clothing Drive Committee 4. DIANE BIENEMANN — Homecoming Committee 2, 4; Tumbling 1. 2, 3; Playground Committee 4; Class Officer 2. PAUL BORG — Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Organization Officer 4; Class Play 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Solo 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Bas- ketball 3. 4; Movie Operator 1; Christmas Pageant 2. 3, 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 4; Brass Sextet 4; German Band 1, 2; Dance Band 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play Prompter 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 3, 4; Oper- etta 4. WILLIAM BOUMEESTER — Football 1; Boxing 2; Intramural Sports 3, 4; Safety Council 4; Vol- leyball 3, 4. SALLY BROWN Organization Officer 1. 2, 3; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3. 4; Student Council 2, 3; Tumbling 1, 2; Class Play Prompter 1. TWILA BYLANDER — Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; G.A.C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3. 4; Triple Trio 3; Tumbling 2; Movie Operator 3; Playground Committee 4; “B” Glee Club 1. MARY JANE CARDARELLI B” Glee Club 1. 2. 3; G.A.C. 1. 2, 3. 4; Debate 2; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Reception Committee 4; Student Council 4; All School Officer 4; Head of Sports 4; Cheer- leader 4; Class Play Property Committee 4; Or- ganization Officer 3, 4. JUDITH CUNNINGHAM — Band 1. 2, 3; G.A.C. 1. 2; Homecoming Committee 4; Student Council 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; All School Officer 4; Class Officer 1, 4. ROBERT DABRUZZI Class Play 4; Debate 1. 2. 3; Speech 2. 3; Student Council 4; Clothing Drive Committee 2; Play Coach 4; Football 3; Intramur- al Sports 1. 2. 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Homecom- ing Committee 3; Track 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. SAMUEL DABRUZZI Football 4; Intramural Sports 4; Track 3, 4; Transferred from Pontifical College Josephinum. Worthington, Ohio. DONALD DANIELS Organization Officer 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Football Captain 1. 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track 2, 3, 4; H Club 3; Student Council 1. RALPH DEROY — Transferred from Lincoln High School. Lake City, Minnesota. ROGER EVENSON — Debate 1. 2; Student Coun- cil 2. 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2; Movie Op- erator 1. 2. 3; Boxing 1; Intramural Sports 4; Base- ball 1; Safety Council 2; Track 2, 3; Hi-Y Club 4; Stage Crew 1. 2, 3. MARJORIE FABLE — Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Organiza- tion Officer 4; G.A.C. 3, 4; Clarinet Trio 3, 4; Horn Solo 2. 3, 4; Speech 1; Homecoming Committee 4; Marching Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 3; Class Offi- cer 1; Pep Band 2. 4. JOYCE FOSS — B” Glee Club 3; Organization Officer 4; G.A.C. 2, 3, 4; Reception Committee 4; Student Council 2, 4; Usher Committee 2. Trans- ferred from St. Louis Park High School, St. Louis Park. Minnesota. WILLIAM FRANKLIN — Football 1,2; Movie Op- erator 1. 2. 3; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA FRAZIER Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 1; G.A.C. 1, 2. 3. 4; Horn Solo 2. 3; Marching Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1. 2, 3, 4; Head of Sports 4; True Blue Times 4; Dance Band 1, 2; Woodwind Ensemble 4; “B” Glee Club 1; Organiza- tion Officer 4; Physical Education Teacher 4; Or- chestra 1, 2. JAMES FREDRICKSON — Debate 1; Football 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3; Movie Operator 1; Boxing 1; In- tramural Sports 1, 2, 3. 4; Baseball 1; Track 3; H Club 3; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Stage Crew 4. EUGENE GARTMANN Debate 1; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Playground Committee 3; Boxing 2; Intra- mural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 4; H Club 3, 4. GEORGE HALL — Band 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Organization Officer 3. 4; Debate 4; Speech 3, 4; Assembly Committee 2; Student Council 2. 3, 4; Marching Band 2, 3; All School Officer 3, 4; Clothing Drive Committee 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2; Movie Operator 3; Playground Committee 3; In- tramural Sports 3. 4; German Band 2; Dance Band 2; Class Officer 3, 4; H Club 3, 4. Trans- ferred from Hopkins High School. Hopkins, Min- nesota. JOSEPH JOHN HAMMILL Band 3. 4; Horn Solo 4; Marching Band 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3; Bas- ketball 1; Playground Committee 3; Boxing 1. 2; Intramural Sports 2, 3. 4; Track 3, 4; H Club 3, 4. ANNE HANSON — Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Mixed Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Organization Of- ficer 4; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 4; Orches- tra 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Solo 2; Make-up Committee 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Triple Trio 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Christmas Pageant 1. 2, 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Speech 1, 2; Clarnet Trio 3, 4; Piano Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4. SALLY HARBACK — G.A.C. 1. 2, 3. 4; B” Glee Club 1. WAYNE HAUSHALTER - Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Organization Officer 3. 4; Class Play 1. 4; An- nual Staff 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 1, 2; Re- ception Committee 1; Student Council 1. 4; Social Committee 4; Play Coach 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing 1. 2; Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Intramural Sports 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Basketball Captain 4; Speech 1; Boys’ Glee Club 1. 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 4; H Club 3. 4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Vocal Solo 4; One-Act Play 1. 4; Debate 1. 2. FRANK HECKEL Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3. 4; Movie Operator 1. 2; Safety Council 3; Baseball 3; H Club 3. JOAN HEFFRON — ‘B” Glee Club 1; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 4; Debate 1. JEFFREY HENDERSON — Boys’ Glee Club 1; Class Play 1. 4; Debate 1. 2; Homecoming Commit- tee 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1. 2, 3, 4; Tumbling 1. 2. 3; Clothing Drive Committee 2. 3; Social Com- mittee 4; Football 1; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Usher Committee 3; Homecoming Committee Chair- man 4; Class Officer 1. 2; Pep Committee 1. 2; One-Act Play 1, 4. RONALD IVERSON — Movie Operator 2; Intra- mural Sports 1, 3. GERALD JENSEN — Student Council 4; Football 4; Movie Operator 2; Intramural Sports 1. 2, 3, 4; Football Manager 1; Track Manager 3. MARION JENSEN — Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Organization Officer 1, 2. 3, 4; G. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Play 2; Debate 1; Make-up Committee 1, 2, 3. 4; Homecoming Committee 4- Reception Committee 4; Triple Trio 3. 4; Tumbling 1, 3; Christmas Pageant 1, 2. 3, 4; True Blue Times Senior Activities 4; Class Officer 3. 4; Class Play Property Commit- tee 4; Physical Education Teacher 4. MARY LOU JENSEN — Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 2, 3, 4; G.A.C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Play 1, 4; Debate 1. 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. 4; Homecoming Committee 3, 4; Triple Trio 3, 4; Play Coach 2; Christmas Pageant 1. 2. 3; Head of Sports 4; Speech 1, 2. 3, 4; True Blue Times 4; Usher Committee 3; Class Officer 4; Physical Education Teacher 4. VERNON JOHNSON CARL KNUTSON — Boxing 1. 2. RICHARD KOTTKE — Boys’ Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Organization Officer 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Play 2. 4; Re- ception Committee 2; Student Council 1. 2. 3. 4; Marching Band 1. 3. 4; All School Officer 4; Tum- bling 1; Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Movie Operator 1; Playground Committee 4; Intra- mural Sports 1, 3. 4; Baseball 2. 3. 4; Class Officer 3; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 3. 4; H Club 3; Bas- ketball Captain 4; One-Act Play 4. MARJORIE KUKUSKA — Glee Club 3; Organiza- tion Officer 3, 4; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 2. 3; Safety Council 3; Cheerleader 4; Student Council 1. 2. 3, 4; Tumbling 1. 2; Play Coach 4; Physical Education Teacher 4. FRIEDA LAMBERTA — Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Play 2; Student Council 3; Triple Trio 3. 4; Head of Sport 4; Safety Council 3; True Blue Times 4; Homecom- ing Committee 4; Class Officer 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Play Committee 4; Organization Officer 3. 4; One-Act Play 2; Physical Education Teacher 4. JEROME LOMNES — Band 1. 2, 3; Orchestra 2; Pep Band 3; Horn Solo 3; Marching Band 1. 2. 3; Intramural Sports 1, 2. 3, 4. EDWARD MAYER Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Organiza- tion Officer 1; Orchestra 1; Pep Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Horn Solo 3. 4; Student Council 1; Marching Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Social Committee 1; Football 1, 2; Christ- mas Pageant 1; Intramural Sports 1; Brass Sextet 3. 4; German Band 1. 2; Dance Band 1; FFA 4. RACHEL McDIARMID — Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Madrigal 3. SAMUEL MILLER — Boys’ Glee Club 1; Ticket Taker 2. 3. 4; Intramural Sports 2; Stage Mana- ger 2, 3. 4. MARLENE MOE Glee Club I, 2; G.A.C. 1. 2, 3; Safety Council 4; True Blue Times 4. MARY MOEN — Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 1. 4; Debate 1; Annual Staff 3. 4; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Triple Trio 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Christmas Pageant 1. 2, 3, 4. SALLY MOEN — Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 2; De- bate 1; Annual Staff 3. 4;Triple Trio 4; Tumbling 1; Movie Operator 3; Christmas Pageant 1. 2, 3. 4; True Blue Times 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Class Officer 1; Organization Officer 4; Operetta 4. GLADYS NELSON — G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. PATRICIA NELSON — Band 1. 2. 3; Mixed Chor- us 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Pep Band 1, 3. 4; Clarinet Quartet 3; Horn Solo 3; Student Council 4; March- ing Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Play Prompter 2; Ad- visory Group Officer 2. 3, 4; B” Glee Club 1; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4. ROGER NORELIUS — Movie Operator 2. 3, 4; Ticket Taker 2, 3; Juke Box Operator 2. 3. KAY OSTBY — Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Organization Of- ficer 4; G.A.C. 1, 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 4; Pep Band 2, 3. 4; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; Horn Solo 2. 3; Student Council 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Class Officer 4; Physical Education Teacher 4; Reception Committee 3; True Blue Times 4. PHYLLIS PENCE — Mixed Chorus 3. 4; Glee Club 3; G.A.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Debate 1, 2; True Blue Times 4. DOUGLAS PETERSON — Band 3, 4; Mixed Chor- us 1. 2, 3. 4; Organization Officer 4; Orchestra 3. 4; Pep Band 4; Horn Solo 3. 4; Homecoming Com- mittee 4; Madrigal 4; Marching Band 3, 4; Intra- mural Sports 2. 3. 4; Mixed Ensemble 2; Brass Sextet 4; Track 2; Hi-Y Club 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1. 4; Safety Council 4. JOHN PETERSON — Movie Operator 2. 3. 4; In- tramural Sports 1. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3. PATRICIA PETERSON — Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1. 3. 4; Organization Officer 4; G.A.C. 1, 2. 3. 4; Homecoming Committee 3; Christmas Pageant 4; Octet 4; Class Play Publicity Committee 3, 4; Physical Education Teacher 4. LA VON PRESTON — Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Organization Officer 4; G.A.C. 1. 2, 3, 4; True Blue Times 4; “B” Glee Club 1; Physical Ed- ucat;on Teacher 4; Student Council 4. PATRICIA PRIBBLE — Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Triple Trio 4; Octet 4; G.A.C. 4; Quartet 4. Transferred from Saint Agnes High School, Fond du Lac. Wisconsin. ADOLPH ROETTGER — Intramural Sports 3, 4; Organization Off;cer 3. 4. ALLAN SANDBERG — FFA 4. Transferred from Stillwater High School. Stillwater, Minnesota. MARILYN SCHAUBSCHLAGER — Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Organization Officer 1, 3; G.A.C. 1. 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4; As- sembly Committee 3; Student Council 3. 4; Class Play Prompter 4; One-Act Play 3; Debate 4. THOMAS SHERLEY JEANNINE SLATER Band 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Organization Officer 3; Pep Band 3; Horn Solo 3; Octet 1; Madrigal 3. 4; Marching Band 2, 3. 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Vocal Solo 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech 1. JOAN STARR G.A.C. 1. 2, 3. 4; Debate 1, 2; Class Play Property Committee 4; Organization Officer 2. MARION STAYBERG — Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Debate 1, 2; Madrigal 3; Tumbling 1, 2; Speech 2. ERVIN SWANSON Student Council 1. 2; Foot- ball 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Movie Operator 1, 2. 3. 4; Boxing 1; Baseball 3; Hi-Y Club 4; Safety Council 4; Class Officer 2; H Club 3. DONALD TRUDELL Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Class Play 1. 2, 4; Orchestra 1, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Horn Solo 1. 3, 4; Reception Committee 4; Student Council 4; Marching Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 1; Boxing 1. 2; Christmas Pageant 2; Bas- ketball Manager 1; Brass Sextet 3. 4; Vocal Solo 3. RICHARD TRUDELL Boys’ Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Organization Officer 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Play 2; De- bate 1; Speech 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; Student Coun- cil 1. 3; Marching Band 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Movie Operator 2; Intramural Sports 4; Baseball 2; Track Manager 1. 2; Safety Council 2; True Blue Times 4; H Club 3. 4. DONALD TULGREN — Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Marching Band 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Intramural Sports 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y Club 4; H Club 3; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Quartet 3, 4; Vocal Solo 3. 4. JAMES WALBRANDT Annual Staff 4; Assem- bly Committee 4; Student Council 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Football Captain 4; Base- ball 2. 3, 4; Safety Council 3; Usher Committee 2; Class Officer 1. 3; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; H Club 3, 4; Organization Officer 3, 4. CHdOE WILLIAMSON — Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; G.A.C. 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Play 4; Debate 1; Make-up Committee 1, 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Tumbling 1. 2. 3; Head of Sport 4; True Blue Times 4; Speech 1; “B” Glee Club 1; Organization Officer 3. 4. RONALD WILLMAN Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Orches- tra 2. 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Solo 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Trumpet Trio 2,3.4; Hi-Y Club 3. 4; Track 2. Sport Parade of Senior Class History FIRST SPORT: FOOTBALL Time: 1950-1951. Athletic Field: Hudson High School. Quarterback: James Walbrandt. Captain: Wayne Haushalter. Backfield: Sally Moen, Marjorie Fable, Jeffrey Henderson. Substitutes: 80. Coach: Miss Ruth Ann Christensen. As the first quarter begins, we are the largest team to enter H.H.S. and are very proud of our green uniforms. We quickly became active in many formations. Our first social event was the Freshman-Senior party which awarded us our first score. A successful play was presented entitled Her- cules' Night Out. SECOND SPORT: BASKETBALL Time: 1951-1952. Gymnasium: Hudson High School. Captain: Judy Cunningham. Other players: Diane Bienemann, Jacquelyn Hcleve, Ervin Swanson, Roger Evenson. Substitutes: 67. Referee: Ernest McMillan. The play, Honey of a Peach, netted the top score for us this year. Nine sophomores took part in it, and everyone enthusiastically agreed it was successful. Outstanding players of the year included eight boys receiving football letters and four receiving basketball letters. THIRD SPORT: BOXING Time: 1952-1953. Boxing Ring: Hudson High School. Champion: Richard Kottke. Logical contenders: Jeffrey Henderson, Frieda Lamberta, James Walbrandt, George Hall. Other fighters: 67. Timekeeper: Miss Jenny Lee. The main event was the Junior Prom. Soft lights, mellow music, and plants set the scene for a Friendship Garden. In our own minds, we award- ed it a title of The Best Prom Ever Held. FOURTH SPORT: BASEBALL Time: 1953-1954. Athletic Field: Hudson High School. Captain: George Hall. Infield: Kay Ostby, Marion Jensen, Mary Lou Jensen, Judy Cunningham. Substitutes: 72. Umpire: Miss Jenny Lee. Our first home-run was scored when we were hosts of the Freshman- Senior party. A fine play was provided by the presentation of the senior class play, Head First, which was enjoyed by all the fans. The team proved out- standing in all outside events. l A J 1 o ft n o IT OiHl BiiniHi ' tAf 0V EXT t c 1 ' tRRlF so Girled Fourth Row Thomas O’Keefe, Albert Jacobsen, Roger Peterson, Alfred Pribble, James Burnett, James Burton, Bruce Beeson, Paul Engebretaon, Jack Hudson, Thomas Beer, Byron Selbrede, John Bogut, Patrick O’Malley, Thomas Evenson, Robert Chryst, Howard Johannsen. Third Row Jean Ernst, Marlon Haugen, Elizabeth Webkamp, Mary Dennlnger, Maryann Everson, Daryle Haugen, John Hanley, Ray Wert, Rich- ard Larson. Sharon Marek, Arlene Johnson, Mary Suennen, Judy Frazier. Second Row—Margaret Beaudry. Corinne Truc.eau, Ilene Hanley, Gather Joyce Schautxsch lager, Ruth Detlefsen, Patricia Young, Paul Neises, Mary First Row Dorothy Scholl, Karen Burchedean, Carol Olson, Joan Trudell, Dailie s, Mary Jane Scuillo, Claire Ann Houle, Beverly Branchfield. JUNIOR Being left without an adviser in the middle of prom year is a trying matter for a junior class. Our class did not fret for long, however, and with the help of Supt. E. P. Rock and the capable leadership of our class officers, Roger Miller, president; Charles Barr, vice-president; Rosemary Schmidt, secretary; Joan Trudell, treasurer; and Robert Norvold, Stu- dent Council representative, we saw our way through an- other successful year. nc Buttkc, Janice Penman, Larry Hart, Wayne Olson, Holland Tiedemann, Jean Plahn. Rosemary Schmidt, Roger Miller, Charles Barr, Robert Norvold, Darlene CLASS We displayed our dramatic talent in the presentation of a three-act play, We Shook the Family Tree , under the direction of Mr. Armstrong. We highlighted our social life by sponsoring a beauti- ful prom which portrayed a theme of Moonlight and Roses in the new gymnasium. Representatives of the junior class excelled in all school activities. Fourth Row—Earleta Volker, Bruce King. Nevln Zezza, Dale St. Ores, Thomas Benoy. Wayne Nord, Richard Mann. James Shirley, Clinion Morris- settc. Wayne Handlos. Jon Arneson, David LeRoy Petersen, David Foss. Richard Gartmann, Dale Perseiis. Marlene Neubarth. Third Row—Rose Marie Relsinger, Sandra Breault, Rosalie Holden. Judith Asp, Judith Johnson. Richard Young, Wayne Benoy, David Lloyd Peter- son. Roman Otto. Clayton Iverson, Raymond Mil er, Jerome Amundson, JaneJi Johnson. Marion Ross, Mary Beth Harwell. Shirley Simpson, Eliza- beth Wintermeyer, Jean Bengston, Robert King, adviser. Second Row- Curtis Harter. Patricia Cameron. Anita Brown, Mary Ann Kester. Leona Ecker. Jo Ann Johnson. Carol Orf, Donna Purdy, Jean Christoph. John Feyereisen, Donovan McGinley, James Benoy, Carol Beer, Barbara Swanson, Joyce Burnett. Louise Harwell. Burdell Bienemann, Gerald Worrell, Nets Lee, Janice Debruzzi. First Row Beverly Hanson. William Dahlin. Jerrold Harmon, Maurice Leverty, Harry Bill Erb, Charles Walbrandt. Ronald Willie, Audrey Marek. Nancy Brown, Dallas Xord, James Lamphier, Richard Beer, Robert Plahn, Gary Cameron, Mabel Deal. SOPHOMORE We started our sophomore year feeling inferior toward the juniors and seniors and very superior as far as the fresh- men were concerned. It was not long, however, before w fell into step and became active in many school activities. Our officers were president, Audrey Marek; vice-presi- dent, Nancy Brown; secretary, Ronald Willie; treasurer, Dal- CLASS las Nord, and Student Council representative, Charles Wal- brandt. We have completed two very successful years of high school with three students participating in speech, nine in Mixed Chorus, two in football, and four in basketball in their sophomore year. We hope our junior year will be filled with many eventful days. Fourth Row—Richard Lemon, William Slater, Joan Suennen, ZoAnn Graham, David Kirkpatrick, Jerome Frye, Michael Hannon, Clair Wilcoxson, Richard Ernst, Bernard Lyksett, George Neubar.h, Carl Arndt, Robert Roh’, Royce Johnson, Marcellaine Rauchnot, Stephen P'rohlicher, Martin Sahnow. Clayton Noreen, Frank Rorvick. Third Row—Ricfcart. Armstrong, adviser, Mary Evenson, Rosemary Bienemann. Beverly Swanson, Richard Ostendorf, Larry Amundson, Roger Dierks, Gary Lein, John Kester, Gerald Johnson, Jeanette Swenson. Terry Olson. Sheldon Rearrood, Thomas Steele, Dean Hansen, Dale Stayberg. George Johnston. Karen Sweitzer. Anita Foss. Elizabeth Ann Schullo. Second Row—Deanna Rineck. Sharon Wilson, Ruth Ann Crawley, DeEtte Johnson, Janet Branchfield, Marlene Merritt, Dorothy Toll, JoAnn Brath- a 1. William Dabruzzi, Opal Kukuska, Rona Bunce, Nancy Hammill, Sally Jensen, Ronald Daniels, Karla Schmidt, Barbara Blakeman, Romaine Benson, Nancy Garlmann, Eva t,herley. Genevieve Knutson, Barbara Sigsworth. First Row—Mary Ann Nygard, Charles Christensen, Richard Cameron, Roland Daniels, Robert DeRoy, Gerald Rose. John Posz, Tom Everson, Mary Hamlin, Richard Detlefsen, Ronald Barrett, Roger Persell, Frederick Buttke, Chares Rcisinger, Mary Ann Simpson. FRESHMAN CLASS Making our indelible mark on seventh and eighth grade school life at Hudson by having a good representation in sports, forensics, one-act plays, our lively class of eighty- one members entered high school. During this year speech, basketball, football, Mixed Chorus, and G.A.C. were a few of the extra curricular ac- tivities in which we took part. Gerald Rose played on the ''A'' basketball team and the high school football team while Tom Everson made the football team and the '’B'' basketball team. In the League Speech contest Joan Suennen won honors in humorous declamation while Barbara Blakeman and Mary Ann Evenson gave a good account of themselves in ex- temporaneous reading. Our class officers are Tom Everson, president; Richard Detlefsen, vice president; Mary Hamlin, secretary; John Posz, treasurer; Gerald Rose, Student Council representa- tive, and Mr. Armstrong, adviser. SEVENTH GRADE Fourth Row Kay Cameron. Ann OUo, Mary Alice Swanson. Betty Children. Elizabeth Spalding. Stewart Anderson Al- bert McGlade, John Riant. Ronnie Bacher, Orvin Handy. Janice Riedel. Jackie Austin. Becky Heiting, Virginia Bodes- heimer, Judy Stewart, Lawrina Jacobson, Marie Dunn. Third Row—Donald Roettger, David McMillan. Ronnie Anderson, m Kester. Lyle Hassebroek, Richard Arndt, Jim Tulgren, Karen Krnst, PaLy Steiner. Beth Gwin, Janet Kukuska. Alfred Schrar.k, Kenneth Gerhan, Bruce Penman. Den- nis Posz, George Olson. James Peterson, Donald Jacobson, Ror.ald Roettger, Jame.s Davis. Second Row—Harriet Gilbert, adviser; Janet Grass, Kay Atwood, Robert Gilbert, Mary Danielson, Mary Jane Johann- sen, Dennis Peterson. Frank Deal. Robert Haugen. Bradley Noreen, George Bivens, Marth Christensen, Marv Otto, Bill Knutson, Paul Katner, JoAnn Dierks, Sharon Hoh.en. First Row—Judy Mayer. Larry Agema, Darryl Dahlby. Dianne Hopkins, Mary Plant. Karen Peterson. Patsy Sigsworth. Sheila Emerson. Sandra Erb, Carol Ann Sundt, Mary Lou Daniels. Leanne Hammond, Billy Hatch. Roger Martinson. EIGHTH GRADE Third Row—Kathryn Weitkamp. Darrel Newman, Richard Johnson, David Burke. Hope Nord, James Linehan, Rona’d Sundt, David Anderson, Lynn Johnson, Vera Kohl, Gloria Miller, Gary Johnson. Bobby Stewart. Myrna Silvernale, Jerry Manula, Billy Danielson, James Stewart. Second Row—David Graham, adviser; Anita Bleier, June Ann Colbeth, Barbara Selbrede. Judy Evenson. Renay Wilson, Tom KoLke, Larry Williamson, David Benoy, Timothy Bommer, Dianne Wallace, Shirley Bearrood. Jane Mullen, Marv Ellen Hancock, Rose Marie Rose, Catherine Varnum. First Row—James Burton, Davit. Casey, Paul Anderson. Gary Bylander, Judy Keyes, Alicia Martinson, Dale Gifford, William Holden, David Evenson, Manley Thomas, James Schwenk, Neil Wilcoxson. Ardella Rineck. Lolita Holden. GERALD BELLOWS Representative Senior To possess character of a quality in keep- ing with a student's age and training, to seek more knowledge with the guidance of parents, teachers, and superiors, to have a knowledge of right from wrong, to exhibit a certain degree of leadership and independence of others, to be able to live well with other people, to de- termine to lead a wholesome life, to be broad- minded enough to appreciate that all work no matter how humble is as important for the wel- fare of a community as the position of higher rank are the worthwhile characteristics which a high school graduate should possess in the opinion of the faculty. Because he possesses these qualities, Ger- ald Bellows has been chosen Hudson High School's representative senior for 1954. Speech, athletics, and student government have been his special interests or contributions during his high school career although he has participated in other extra curricular activities. His scholarship, adaptability, friendliness, and good citizenship make him the faculty's choice for this year's representative senior. 4 X. f 12A C U ££ls1 . -r y. 7T l- a u 30 Senior Lettermen DONALD DON DANIELS, Co-Captain ... 5’7' 2 ... 175 pounds ... A three year letterman . . . Don was a great competitor and a very fine player. He was a fine blocker and a vicious tackier. He played his best game against Spring Valley. JAMES JIM WALBRANDT, Co-Captain .. . 5' 10 ... 180 pounds ... A three year letterman . .. Besides being a fine runner and a good forward passer at right half, Jim was the brains of the team. His smart play calling pulled the Raiders out of holes many times during the year. He was a hard man to tackle because of his terrific stiff arm. GERALD JERRY BELLOWS ... 5'6 .. . 160 pounds ... A one year letter- man ... Jerry was one of the hardest workers on the team. He played reg- ular guard after Don Daniels was injured and was an able substitute in the remaining games. He threw some key blocks in the Menomonie game. PAUL BORG ... 5' I O' j .. . 170 pounds ... A one year letterman ... Paul was used mainly on offense. He was the regular left tackle. He developed into a very fine blocker. His best game was against New Richmond. EUGENE GENE GARTMANN ... 5' 10 ' 2 ... 170 pounds ... A two year let- terman ... Gene played regular guard and wasn't injured. He was a rugged lineman on defense. His best game was against Menomonie, in which he got many tackles. GEORGE HALL .. . 6' . . . 160 pounds ... A three year letterman . . . George played offensive center and did a fine job until his injury in the River Falls game kept him out of action. He was a fine blocker as a center. His best game was against Menomonie. WAYNE HAUSHALTER . . . 5'8 ... 155 pounds ... A three year letterman .. . Wayne was the fastest man on the team. Besides being a fine runner, he was a splendid pass receiver and a deadly tackier on defense. His best game was against Menomonie when he had two long touchdown runs. FRANK HECKEL . .. 6' . .. 205 pounds ... A three year letterman . .. Frank was the biggest man on the team. He was a good blocker as well as a good tackier. He also did the punting. He played a terrific game against Spring Valley. GERALD JERRY JENSEN ... 5'7 . . . I 35 pounds ... A one year letterman ... Pound for pound, Jerry was about the best tackier on the team. He al- ways gave his best. He was missed after his arm injury in the mid-season which kept him out the rest of the year. RICHARD DICK KOTTKE ... 6' I Vi . . . I 80 pounds ... A three year letter- man ... Dick played regular right end this year. He was a good block and pass receiver. He played a fine defensive game against River Falls. RICHARD DICK TRUDELL ... 5' I I ... 160 pounds ... A three year letter- man ... Dick was used mainly as a defensive player this year. He was a fine middle linebacker. He played his best game against his old rival, Ellsworth. DONALD JERRY TULGREN ... 5'8 ... 180 pounds ... A three year letter- man ... Jerry played regular guard for three years. He played left guard on offensive and middle lineman on defensive plays. He was a rugged line- man, and he loved to win. He played his best game against New Richmond. 33 1953 Raiders Co-Captains . . . James Walbrandt and Donald Daniels Managers.............Wayne Olson and Roger Peterson Coaches.................Robert King and James Haas QUARTERBACKS Charles Barr Harry Bill Erb HALFBACKS James Walbrandt Richard Gartmann Wayne Haushalter Roger Miller Patrick O'Malley Gerald Jensen CENTERS Richard Trudell George Hal! David Lloyd Peterson GUARDS Donald Daniels Donald Tulgren Gerald Bellows Eugene Gartmann Dale Persell TACKLES Frank Heckel Paul Borg Thomas Beer Dallas Nord FULLBACKS Howard Johannsen Thomas O'Keefe Alfred Pribble ENDS Richard Kottke Albert Jacobsen Jon Arneson Ronald Willie David LeRoy Petersen Samuel Dabruzzi Thomas Benoy Robert Dabruzzi THE SEASON'S SCORES Hudson 12 Hudson 13 Hudson 26 Hudson 7 Hudson 19 Hudson 33 Hudson 19 Hudson 51 September 11 HUDSON 12 MENOMONIE 7 Menomonie 7 Baldwin 0 Ellsworth 7 Spring Valley 14 Colfax 13 River Falls 33 New Richmond 7 Glenwood 6 October 7 HUDSON 13 COLFAX 13 The opening game of the season pitted the “Raid- ers” against Menomonie. Wayne Haushalter starred for Hudson, scoring both the touchdowns and run- ning for more than 100 yards. The climax of the game was reached late in the fourth quarter when the “Raiders” were leading by a score of 12-7. Hudson held Menomonie for four downs on the two yard line. September 18 HUDSON 26 BALDWIN 0 The “Raiders” came back to avenge last year’s defeat at the hands of Baldwin by defeating them 26-0. Co-Captain “Jim” Walbrandt and Wayne Haushalter did all the real damage, with some splendid help from the line. The thriller of the game came in the second half when Walbrandt ran back a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown. September 25 HUDSON 19 ELLSWORTH 7 Hudson scored three times in the first half to overpower Ellsworth 19-7. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Ron” Willie blocked a “Panther” punt on the 15 yard line, and Hudson scored. In the second half Ells- worth fought desperately to get back into the game, but the Raider” forward wall would not give. October 2 HUDSON 19 SPRING VALLEY 14 The “Raiders” played their most impressive game of the season as they turned back a power- ful Spring Valley eleven. 19-14. Hudson scored twice in the first half to gain a 14-7 lead. In the second half the “Cardinals” threatened several times but were only able to score once, while Hud- son added another score. After trailing by a score of 7-0 at the half. Hud- son. led by Co-Captain “Jim” Walbrandt. fought desperately to gain a 13-13 tie. Walbrandt scored both of the “Raider” touchdowns and gained 103 yards rushing of the 122 yards accounted for by the “Raiders”. The tie still left Hudson in first place. October 16 HUDSON 7 RIVER FALLS 33 River Falls went all out to down Hudson 33-7 in the poorest showing of the year for the “Raiders”. The long tally of the “Raiders” came in the second quarter writh Wayne Haushalter running around the end. River Falls led by their star. Bob Daw- son. scored three times in the first half and twice in the second. October 24 HUDSON 33 NEW RICHMOND 7 Hudson crushed New Richmond 33-7, to climax one of the greatest homecomings in the school’s history. Hudson had the Tigers” in the hole most of the time except for the one touchdown New Richmond managed to score in the last quarter. The Raiders” needed this victory if they were to stay in the running for the championship. October 30 HUDSON 51 GLENWOOD 6 In the closing game of the season the “Raiders” had little trouble beating the “Hilltoppers” 51-6. The “Raider” first team played less than half the game as the second and third teams carried on. Since the score at the half was 45-0, some mem- bers of the junior high team had an opportunity to play. Hudson finished the season with six wins, one tie, and one loss giving them a tie for second place in the Middle Border Conference. HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SQUAD Third Row Harry Hi 1 Erb, David Lloyd Peterson, Gerald Jensen. A’-fred Pribble, Dale Perseiis, Patrick O’Malley, Roger Miller, David LeRoy Petersen, Robert Dabruzzi, Jon Arneson. Richard Gartmann. Second Row -Coach Robert King, Charles Barr. Howard Johannsen. Albert Jacobsen, Thomas Benoy, Ronald Willie. Dallas Nord, Thomas Beer, Thomas O’Keefe, Dona t. Tulgren, Samuel Dabruzzi, Coach James Haas. First Row -Manager Wayne Olson, Gerald Bellows. Wayne Haushalter, George Hall, Richard Kottke, Donald Daniels, James Walbrand� , Frank Henkel, Richard Trudell, Eugene Gartmann, Paul Borg, Manager Roger Peterson. JUNIOR RAIDERS Third Row—Gary Bylander, David Benoy. Larry Wil'iamson, Dale Gifford, John Kester, Richard Schaubschlager. Carl Arndt, William Holden, William Slater. David Kirkpatrick. Charles Reisinger, Coach Carver Fouks. Second Row—Gary Johnson. David Evenson. Timothy Zorn, Ronald Sundt, Bernard Lyksett, Mickey Bannon. Gerald Rose, Frank Rorvick. Dale Stayberg. Roger Persell, Rona’d Daniels. First Row Richard Cameron, Frederick Buttke. William Danielson. Paul Katner, Ronald Bosnian, James Peterson. Thomas Kottke. George Bivens, Robert Beeson. Manley Thomas. Timothy Bommer. Charles Christensen. Raider Basketbal The 1953-1954 Raider basketball sea- son was a thrilling one, although not highly suc- cessful. Nearly every game played was close, and many were decided in the final minute of play. The end of the season found Colfax win- ning the conference title by losing only one game, with Spring Valley close behind. Hud- son ended in a three-way tie for third place with Baldwin and Glenwood City. The season started with five returning let- termen, all of whom were seniors. Dick Kottke, center, and Wayne Haushalter, guard, were co- captains. In addition there were Ervin Swan- son, guard, Jim Walbrandt, a forward, and Frank Heckel, center. These boys, along with Jerry Rose, did most of the playing for the A team. Because of lack of height Hudson was forced to play a fast game this year. This con- sisted of bringing the ball down the court quick- ly and sometimes pressing the opponent. In many instances this worked well. However, like any other style of play, sometimes it backfired. Coach Carver Fouk's team had the honor of being the first team to play in the beautiful, new gymnasium. The first game of the season in the new gym was with River Falls. It turned out to be one of the best games the Raiders played all year. We easily beat the Wild- cats by a score of 52-37. Probably the most thrilling game of the year was played down at Ellsworth. After trail- ing by a large margin in the first half, the Hud- son boys came back to beat Ellsworth in the last few minutes of play by a 50 to 48 score. The guards were the stars of that game, as Wayne Haushalter and Ervin Swanson made most of the points. However, several of the close games end- ed as heartbreakers for Hudson. Two very close games were played with Spring Valley, who had a very fine team. Two games were also lost to our perennial jinx , Baldwin. Both games were decided in the last few seconds of play. The last game of the season, like the rest went right down to the wire. We finally beat Ellsworth by a score of 48 to 44. The game was decided in the last minute. Seniors mak- ing their last appearance were co-captains Wayne Haushalter and Dick” Kottke, Paul Borg, Frank Heckel, Ervin Swanson, and Jim Walbrandt. The B team made a fine showing this year and showed signs of developing into a good ball club for next year. They finished the season with a record of 12 wins and 3 losses. Torn Beer, center, was the highest scorer on the team. The other starters on the B team in- cluded Charles Walbrandt and Tom O'Keefe at forwards, and Chuck Barr and Tom Even- son at guards. The other B team members consisted of Tom Benoy, David LeRoy Peter- sen, David Lloyd Peterson, and Pat O'Malley. The season record is as follows: Hudson 47, St. Paul Wilson 69 Hudson 34, St. Paul Johnson 54 Hudson 50, Baldwin 54 Hudson 52, River Falls 37 Hudson 55, Glenwood City 59 Hudson 50, St. Paul Wilson 62 Hudson 46, Colfax 61 Hudson 55, New Richmond 47 Hudson 41. Spring Valley 49 Hudson 50, Ellsworth 48 Hudson 48, Baldwin 51 Hudson 49, Menomonie 69 Hudson 51, River Falls 63 Hudson 39, Glenwood City 34 Hudson 50, Colfax 61 Hudson 48, New Richmond 41 Hudson 45, Spring Valley 50 Hudson 48, Ellsworth 44 Tournament scores: Hudson 47. Baldwin 48 Hudson 46, Ellsworth 49 HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SOUAD Third Row-Manager Wayne Olson, David LeRoy Petersen, Thomas Benoy, David Lloyd Peterson. Patrick O’Malley, Manager Roger Peterson. Second Row—Coach Carver Fouks. Gerald Rose, Charles Wa'brandt. Thomas Evenson. Thomas Beer. Thomas O’Keefe, Charles Barr. First Row—Wayne Haushalter, Ervin Swanson, Richard Kottke. James Walbrandt, Paul Borg. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOUAD Second Row—Coach Robert King, Thomas Kottke, William Holden, Thomas Everson, Bernard Lykselt, Ronald Bacher, Martin Sahnow. Jerry Johnson. First Row—Richard Cameron, Roger Dierks, John Kester. James Tulgren, David Benoy, Robert Gilbert, Man- ager Richard Lemon. Second Row—John Peterson, manager, William Boumeester, Roger Miller, Ronald Willie, Dallas Nord, Richard Trudell, Ronald Willman, Coach James Haas. First Row—John Feyercisen, Roger Evenson, Gerald Jensen, Gerald Bellows, Robert Chryst. Volleyball Yes, for the third time in as many years, the Raiders have dominated the Middle Border Conference volleyball tourney at Ellsworth. The Raiders had comparatively little trouble at Ellsworth, where they won all but one of their games. This lone defeat was suffered at the hands of Ellsworth. The tournament itself was a double elimination, meaning each team had to lose twice to be eliminated. Hudson started strong by trouncing Glenwood City by a score of I 5 to 2 in a single game. Next the Raiders met Ellsworth in a two out of three series, but it took only two games to win that series. The scores were I 5 to 9 and I 5 to 4. After supper the Raiders met Colfax in another two out of three series and swept two straight games, I 5 to 8 and 15 to II. In the final game of the evening, the championship game was played. Hudson again met a much improved Ellsworth sex- tet. The Raiders won the first of the three game series but dropped the second. In the final game Hudson came back to win by a score of I 5 to 10. After practicing for a week, the Raid- ers were all keyed up for their trip to Madison and the state volleyball tourna- ment. Hudson had a fast schedule to play in Madison, playing at least two games an hour. After 12 games and four hours' work the Raid ers found themselves in third place in their bracket with seven wins and five defeats, thus eliminating them from further play in the tournament. HI - Y Second Row—Paul Borg, Douglas Peterson, Ernest McMillan, adviser; Roger Peterson. John Bogut, Roger Miller, Charles Barr, Ronald Willman. First Row Thomas Evcnson, Richard Kottkc, Robert Dabruzzi, Gerald Bellows, Thomas Beer. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Second Row Charles Christensen. John Feyereisen, Clair Wilcoxson, Allan Sandberg, Wayne Benoy, Nevin Zezza, Patrick O'Malley, Adolph Roettger, Robert Rohl, Sheldon Bearrood. Royce Johnson, Lynn Johnson, Roland Tiedemann, George Neubarth, Neil Wilcoxson. First Row—George Johnston, Frank Rorvick, G. Willys Gjermundson. adviser; Wayne Handlos, Edward May- er, Ronald Willie, William Slater, Carl Arndt. Vernon Johnson. Richard Beer. Senior Girls' Athletic Club President Marjorie Kukuska Vice-President Kay Ostby Secretary Marion Jensen Treasurer Darlene Daniels Point Secretary Frieda Lamberta Student Council Rep. Joyce Foss Adviser Miss Helen Hughes You are my superior, I am your inferior, were the familiar words echoed in the halls of Hudson High School as a group of determined girls obeyed their masters' commands. Orange bows and different colored shoes and anklets were a common sight as the day of initiation grew near. The main part of the initiation was the G.A.C. pledge which was taken by all new members. Entertainment and food followed the ordeal. Kickball was the first activity in which the new and old members entered with spirit and enthusiasm. Mary Jane Cardarelli, head of kickball, didn't get thrown into the showers once for a bad decision. The junior girls proud- ly claimed the trophy for this sport. Junior Girls' President Mary Evenson Vice President Genevieve Knutson Secretary Zo Ann Graham Point Secretary Karen Sweitzer Student Council Anita Foss Adviser Miss Helen Hughes The initiation, basketball-football party, and the spring dance were some of the activi- ties that the Junior G.A.C. has engaged in this year. This club consists of forty-six eighth and ninth grade girls. The first event of the year was the initi- ation of the new members, when the slaves were subjected to the wishes of their masters. The house of horrors, which was preceded by a The first chill winds sent the girls inside where they started their basketball games. Un- der the watchful eye of Chloe Williamson they participated in exciting, rough and tumble games. Determination brought the senior girls victory in the tournament. Volleyball was the last indoor sport. Sit- ting quietly on the sidelines, when not dodging stray balls, Mary Lou Jensen counted up the scores. Finally came the spring. Ahh—the smell of the fresh, cool air. And here came the girls, all ready for their softball game! Let's see, who plays whom tonight? We hope our team wins, and we'll see you in G.A.C. again next year. The members of G.A.C. are very grateful to Miss Helen Hughes, their present adviser. Without her guidance and participation it may have been impossible to carry out their pro- gram. Miss Hughes lent the girls a helping hand when she agreed to be the adviser in the absence of a physical education teacher this year. Athletic Club dinner prepared by the slaves, terrified most of the inferiors. In January there was a party put on for the benefit of the junor high football and bas- ketball teams. Everyone present said it was a huge success! The old gym was decorated in lavish blue and white streamers with basket- balls and footballs arranged on the walls. The last and most important event of the school year was the spring dance. The theme for the dance was Blue Moon. Blue and sil- ver streamers with a large sparkling moon and stars adorned the old gymnasium. It was the girls' big chance to entertain their favorite beaus, and they should be commended on the good job they did. SENIOR GIRLS1 ATHLETIC CLUB Fourth Row—Maryann Everson. Elizabeth Weitkamp. Judy Frazier. Audrey Marek, Nancy Brown. Rosalie Holden, Mary Beth Harwell, Janeth Johnson, Judith Johnson, Sharon Marek, Sandra Breault, Marion Ross, Judy Asp, Mary Suennen, Rosemary Schmidt, Corinne Trudeau, Jo Ann Johnson, Anita Brown. Third Row—Anne Hanson, Phyllis Pence, Burdell Bienemann. Jacquelyn Heleve, Mary Ann Kester, Chloe William- son, Leona Ecker. Donna Purdy, Marion Haugen, Jean Ernst, Jean Christoph, Carol Beer, Barbara Frazier, Mary Louise Jensen. Patricia Nelson, Sally Brown. Joyce Schaubschlager. Ilene Hanley. Mary Jane Scui'.lo. Second Row—Helen Hughes, adviser; Janice Dabruzzi, Joan S.arr, Rose Marie Reisinger, Mary Jean Plahn, Patricia Peterson. Sally Moen, LaVon Preston. Beverly Branchfield, Karleta Volker, Barbara Swanson, Joan Trudell. Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Ruth Detlefsen, Shirley Simpson, Marie Agema, Janice Penman. Dorothy Scholl. Marion Stayberg, Joan Heffron, Claire Ann Houle, Claudia Daniels. First Row—Patricia Young, Catherine Buttke, Sally Harback, Marilyn Schaubschlager, Jean Bengston. Darlene Dan- iels, Marion Jensen. Kay Ostby, Frieda Lamberta, Joyce Foss, Mary Jane Cardarelli, Patricia Cameron, Mary Moen. Gladys Nelson, Karen Burchedean. JUNIOR GIRLS' ATHLETIC CLUB Third Row—Renay Conley, Gloria Miller, Nancy Gartmann, Elizabeth Ann Schullo, Beverly Swanson. Jeanette Swen- son, Marcellaine Rauchnot, Joan Suennen, Hope Nord, Vera Kohl. Margaret Eastman, Rona Bunce, Nancy Hammill, Dianne Wallace, Sally Jensen, Barbara Blakeman. Second Row—Dorothy Toll, Mary Ann Simpson. Anita Bleier, DeEtte Johnson, Barbara Selbrede. Jane Mullen, Judy Evenson, Opal Kukuska, Myrna Silvernale, Kathryn Weitkamp. Catherine Varnum, Eva Sherley, Ruth Ann Crawley. JoAnn Brathall, Karla Schmidt, Helen Hughes, adviser. First Row—Lolita Holden, Alicia Martinson. Mary Ann Nygard, Mary Ellen Hancock. ZoAnn Graham. Anita Foss. Mary Ann Evenson, Karen Sweitzer, Genevieve Knutson, Mary Hamlin, June Ann Colbeth, Judith Keyes, Rose Marie Rose. Junior High Football The junior high football team, coached by Mr. Fouks, had an undefeated season. The first game was played with River Falls on October I, and the Raiders” won 12-6. The next game with Spring Valley was can- celled, but the team swung into action against Ellsworth on October 22 and beat them by a score of 41-0. The last game on October 29, pitted the Junior Raiders” against New Rich- mond. In this game the score was 38-14 in favor of Hudson. HALFBACK Gerald Rose Dale Stayberg William Holden John Kester Larry Williamson Paul Katner Robert Gilbert Charles Christensen FULLBACK Roger Perseiis Robert Beeson James Tulgren QUARTERBACK Tom Everson Dave Benoy Bruce Penman Manley Thomas David Evenson Ronald Daniels Timothy Bommer James Peterson GUARD William Slater Gary Johnson Dale Gifford Ronald Sundt Gary Bylander Frederick Buttke TACKLE Tim Zorn Bernard Lyksett Dave Kirkpatrick Carl Arndt Bill Danielson Ronald Bosman Thomas Kottke END Michael Bannon Frank Rorvick Gerald Johnson Richard Schaubschlager George Bivens CENTER Junior High Basketball The junior high basketball team, coached by Mr. King, finished the season with one win and five losses. The season's results are as follows: December 18 — River Falls 38, Hudson 27 January 14 — Bayport 42, Hudson 20 January 21 — Hudson 47, New Richmond 33 January 29 — River Falls 55, Hudson 33 February 4 — Bayport 41, Hudson 30 February I I — New Richmond 36, Hudson 16 Individual records for the junior high play- ers during five of the games are as follows: Field Free Total Goals Throws Fouls Points Tom Everson 17 8 6 42 Ronald Sundt 1 1 5 15 27 Bernard Lyksett 6 7 13 19 Jerry Johnson 7 4 8 18 Martin Sahnow 4 4 3 12 Gary Cameron 4 3 4 1 1 Mickey Bannon 3 4 3 10 David Benoy 1 1 2 3 Robert Gilbert 1 0 2 2 Larry Williamson 0 1 1 1 Ronald Bacher 0 1 4 1 tm J a. IT r iSJr t r7] .— f • i •} •rfr � � t 0 9 . -si J I . ..� _f t lU x5� • : • I 5 jr - aj| • Vi 'it � • _ ;• • • . . • _• ■“““ ; . • ' . 4. Sri ! « U •Wcih it tain m i • i? A—A—A- 5 ■ ,V- 'x rii. A i i'rift - BSKh‘ B 1 p •..!•� •� if,ET-f-MEfT' 1% r . P j r T ■ - - ff3t ,i r« rM rm -f; ; Qi, X V V Mixed Chorus The outstanding blend of forty-six boys' and girls' voices, heard at various times during the year, is the Mixed Chorus under the capa- ble direction of Mrs. Carole Preus. The Chorus has sung at different occasions during the year which include assembly programs, P.T.A., civic organizations, April Concert, and the Spring Festival. The Chorus practices from 8:15 to 8:50 Monday through Friday morning with Judy Asp as the accompanist. For the contest the Chorus prepared Shadrack. SOPRANO Sharon Marek Anita Foss Barbara Blakeman Mary Louise Jensen Jeannine Slater Patricia Peterson Sally Moen Anne Hanson Marion Stayberg Judy Asp Chloe Williamson Elizabeth Weitka mp Marion Jensen Barbara Frazier Mary Hamlin TENOR Judith Johnson Janeth Johnson Sandra Breault Janice Penman Harry Bill Erb David Peterson Thomas Benoy Daryle Haugen Wayne Haushalter Paul Borg ALTO Mary Moen Patricia Pribble Jacquelyn Heleve Karen Sweitzer Marion Haugen Joan Suennen Frieda Lamberta Rachel McDiarmid Phyllis Pence Earleta Volker Mary Ann Evenson BASS Roger Miller Douglas Peterson Roger Peterson Dale Stayberg Richard Young Patrick O'Malley Thomas Beer Donald Tulgren Girls' G With several numbers in their repertoire, the Girls' Glee Club practices every Monday and Thursday after school for one hour. Mrs. Carole Preus' able directing has united 54 sep- arate voices into one group that has sung at lee Club P.T.A., for the Spring Concert, and at the Mu- sic Festival. Now We Sing Thy Praise was the number worked up for the contest. Judy Asp accompanies the Glee Club. FIRST SOPRANO Jeanette Swenson Jeannine Slater Jo Ann Johnson Anita Foss Mary Louise Jensen Barbara Blakeman Karla Schmidt Chloe Williamson Elizabeth Ann Schullo Barbara Frazier Mary Beth Harwell Sally Moen Beverly Hanson FIRST ALTO Jacquelyn Heleve Mary Jean Plahn Dorothy Toll Beverly Branchfield Carol Beer Rachel McDiarmid Mary Moen LaVon Preston Joan Trudell Marie Agema Darlene Daniels Ruth Detlefsen Marion Haugen SECOND SOPRANO Patricia Peterson Jean Bengston Patricia Cameron Shirley Simpson Margaret Beaudry Judy Asp Elizabeth Weitkamp Claire Ann Houle Dorothy Scholl Anne Hanson Mary Hamlin Marion Jensen Zo Ann Graham Mary Preister SECOND ALTO Rosalie Holden Patricia Nelson Sandra Breault Judith Johnson Janeth Johnson Elizabeth Wintermeyer Earleta Volker Mary Ann Evenson Joan Suennen Patricia Pribble Karen Sweitzer Rosemary Schmidt Judith Frazier Janice Penman MIXED CHORUS Fourth Row—Dale Stayberg. Roger Peterson, Douglas Peterson. Roger Miller, Paul Borg. Wayne Haushalter, Darylc Haugen, Thomas Benoy, David Peterson. Third Row—Richard Young. Patrick O’Malley, Thomas Beer, Donald Tulgren. Janice Penman, Judith Johnson, San- dra Breault, Janeth Johnson. Harry Bill Erb, Mrs. Carole Preus, director. Second Row—Marion Stayberg, Judy Asp, Chloe Williamson. Elizabeth Weitkamp, Marion Jensen, Barbara Frazier. Mary Hamlin, Mary Ann Evenson, Earleta Volker, Phyllis Pence, Rachel McDiarmid. Frieda Lamberta, Joan Suennen. First Row—Sharon Marek, Anita Foss, Barbara Blakeman, Mary Louise Jensen, Jeannine Slater, Patricia Peterson, Sally Moen, Anne Hanson, Mary Moen, Patricia Pribbie, Jacquelyn Heleve, Karen Sweitzer, Marion Haugen. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Fourth Row—Mary Ann Evenson, Earleta Volker, Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Janeth Johnson, Sandra Breault, Patricia Nelson, Rosalie Holden, Marlon Haugen, Ruth Detlefsen, Darlene Daniels, Joan Trudell, La Von Preston, Mary Moen. Third Row—Mrs. Carole Preus, director, Joan Suennen. Karen Sweitzer, Rosemary Schmidt. Judith Johnson. Judy Frazier, Janice Penman, Jacquelyn Heleve. Mary Jean Plahn, Dorothy Toll. Beverly Branchfield, Carol Beer, Rachel McDiarmid. Second Row—Patricia Pribbie. Karla Schmidt, Chloe Williamson, Elizabeth Ann Schullo, Barbara Frazier. Mary Beth Harwell. Sally Moen, Beverly Hanson, Claire Ann Houle. Dorothy Scholl. Anne Hanson, Mary Hamlin, Marion Jen- sen. Zo Ann Graham. Marie Agema. First Row—Jeanette Swenson, Jeannine Slater, Jo Ann Johnson. Anita Foss, Mary Louise Jensen, Barbara Blake- man, Patricia Peterson. Jean Bengston, Patricia Cameron, Shirley Simpson, Margaret Beaudry, Judy Asp, Elizabeth Weitkamp. HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Spring Choral Concert THURSDAY, APRIL I The Lord Is A Mighty God Thanks Be To Thee Hosanna - Beside Thy Cradle Lullabye On Christmas Eve As Lately We Watched Onward Ye Peoples Jeannine Slater, Soloist Anne Hanson, Soloist MIXED CHORUS Mendelssohn Handel Christia nsen Bach Christiansen Austrian Folk Song - - Sibelius Bless'd Are They Who In Jesus Live ...... Bach Now We Sing Thy Praise ....... Tschnekov I Wonder As I Wander .... ... Niles Anita Foss, Soloist Mary Had A Little Lamb ... ... Arr. Murray Falling In Love With Love ....... Rodgers GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Coney Island Baby Three Blind Mice Boys' Quartet Jan Medley Liza .... There Is Nothin' Like A Dame Girls' Quartet Girls’ Quintet Girls' Triple Trio Boys' Quartet IV The Nation's Creed ..... Shadrack ....... Let My Song Fill Your Heart .... A-Round The Corner - Battle Hymn of the Republic .... Donald Tulgren, Soloist Ballad Folk Song Music of the Roaring 20's George Gershwin Rodgers Williams MacGrimsey Charles Marais Arr. Ringwald MIXED CHORUS MEMBERS OF THE ENSEMBLES Boys' Quartet Wayne Haushalter Jerry Tulgren Paul Borg Roger Miller Girls' Quartet Rosalie Holden Sandra Breault Janeth Johnson Judith Johnson Girls' Quintet Judy Asp Mary Hamlin Elizabeth Weitkamp Janice Penman Marion Haugen Girls' Triple Trio Frieda Lamberta Mary Moen Patricia Pribble Anita Foss Mary Lou Jensen Marion Jensen Anne Hanson Sally Moen Sharon Marek Fourth Row—Donald Trudell, John Bogut. Mary Jane Scuillo, Marion Haugen, Elizabeth Weitkamp, Mary Beth Harwell. Nancy Brown. ZoAnn Graham, Ernest McMillan, director; Judy Frazier. William Slater, Joseph John Hammill. James Burton, William Holden, Karen Sweitzer. Douglas Peterson. Third Row—Barbara Frazier, Jane Mullen, Jeannine Slater, Audrey Marek. Mary Ann Kester. Carol Olson, Rose Marie Reisinger, Judy Asp. Anita Foss, Kathryn Weitkamp, Elizabeth Wintermeyer. Paul Katner, James Lamphier, David McMillan. Frank Rorvick. Gerald Rose, Roger Miller, David Peterson, Ronald Willman. Edward Mayer, Paul Borg. Second Row—Janice Penman. Rosalie Holden, Elizabeth Spalding. Bruce Penman, Jacquelyn Heleve, Catherine Var- num, Catherine Buttke, Nels Lee. Earleta Volker, Patricia Young, Marion Ross. Ju .ith Johnson, Janeth Johnson. Mary Suennen. Mary Ann Evenson, Joan Trudell. First Row Kay Ostby. Anne Hanson, Marjorie Fable. Margaret Eastman. Betty Chilgrcn, Myrna Silvernalc, Anita Bleier, Darlene Daniels, Rosemary Schmidt, Marie Dunn, Sharon Marek, Patricia Nelson. Band Roster President Secretary Tre Student Council Librarians FLUTES Janice Penman Rosalie Holden Elizabeth Spalding Bruce Penman BASS CLARINETS Barbara Frazier Jane Mullen BASS HORNS Donald Trudell John Bogut BARITONES Elizabeth Weitkamp Paul Engebretson Kathryn Weitkamp CLARINETS Kay Ostby Anne Hanson BAND Edward Mayer surer Jacquelyn Heleve Kay Ostby Mary Suennen, Rosemary Schmidt Marjorie Fable Patricia Nelson Rosemary Schmidt Sharon Marek Earleta Volker Mary Suennen Mary Ann Evenson Joan Trudell Nels Lee Darlene Daniels Catherine Buttke Anita Bleier Myrna Silvernale Marie Dunn Margaret Eastman Betty Chilgren SAXOPHONES Judy Asp OFFICERS Manager Director Assistant Director Anita Foss Rose Marie Reisinger Carol Olson llene Hanley Jeannine Slater Audrey Marek Mary Ann Kester TROMBONES Douglas Peterson Karen Sweitzer William Holden James Burton Joseph John Hammill William Slater PERCUSSION Marion Haugen Elizabeth Weitk amp Mary Beth Harwell Douglas Peterson Ernest McMillan Donald Trudell Judy Frazier Nancy Brown Mary Jane Scuillo CORNETS Edward Mayer Paul Borg Ronald Willman David Peterson Roger Miller Gerald Rose Frank Rorvick David MacMillan James Lamphier Paul Katner FRENCH HORNS Judith Johnson Janeth Johnson Marion Ross Patricia Young River Falls Music Festival THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1954 STUDENT EVENT CLASS RATING Paul Borg Cornet A A Cornet Quartet A A Donald Tulgren Vocal B A Janice Penman Flute B A Clarinet Trio B A Judy Asp Saxophone B A Wayne Haushalter Vocal C A Horn Trio C A Brass Sextet C A Drum Duet C A Saxophone Quartet C A Donald Trudell Bass Horn A A Jeannine Slater Vocal A A Ronald Willman Cornet A A Elizabeth Weitkamp Violin A A Janice Penman Piccolo B A Beverly Hanson Vocal Solo B A Jeanette Swenson Violin B A Frank Rorvick Cornet B A Roger Miller Cornet B A James Burton Trombone C A Douglas Peterson Trombone C A Barbara Blakeman Vocal C A Girls' Sextet C A Flute Quartet C A Boys' Quartet C A Woodwind Ensemble C A Anita Foss Vocal C A Marjorie Fable Clarinet A B Nancy Brown Baton A B Triple Trio A B Girls' Quartet A B Madrigal B B Mary Harwell Baton B B Joe Hammill Trombone C B Earleta Volker Clarinet C B Zo Ann Graham Baton B C Rosemary Schmidt Clarinet C C Rosalie Holden Flute C C Fourth How—Marion Haugen, Judy Frazier, Donald Trudell, Erne l McMillan, director, Judy Asp. Third Row—Audrey Marek. Anita Foss, Jacquelyn Heleve, Anne Hanson. Kay Ostby, William Holden, Douglas Peterson, Ronald Willman, Paul Borg, Jean Christoph, Zo Ann Graham. Second Row—Louise Harwell. Nancy Hammill. Karen Sweitzer, Mary Ann Bvenson. First Row—Elizabeth Weitkamp, Jeanette Swenson, Rosalie Holden, Janice Penman, Marion Ross. Judith Johnson, Janeth Johnson. Orchestra The orchestra, under the direction of Ernest McMillan, increased in size this year with a membership of twenty-seven boys and girls. Practice is held every Thursday in the new band room. The orchestra played at P.T.A. and at the Spring Festival. For the Music Festival, the or- chestra worked on Attila. VIOLINS Elizabeth Weitkamp Jeanette Swenson Judith Johnson Janeth Johnson Louise Harwell Twila Bylander Nancy Hammill Jackie Austin VIOLA Marion Ross STRING BASSES Zo Ann Graham Jean Christoph CELLOS Mary Ann Evenson Karen Sweitzer PIANO Judy Asp FLUTES Janice Penman Rosalie Holden CLARINETS Kay Ostby Anne Hanson SAXOPHONES Anita Foss Audrey Marek CORNETS Paul Borg Ronald Willman TROMBONES Douglas Peterson William Holden PERCUSSION Judy Frazier Marion Haugen BASS HORN Donald Trudell Senior Class Prophecy June 2, 2004 The fiftieth annual reunion of the Hudson High School of 1954 was called to order. President George Hall presided. The class secretary. Judy Cunningham, called roll. Those present are listed as follows: Judy Adams, former women’s heavy-weight boxer, now world champion wrestler; Marie Agema, head of the subscription department of the Hudson Star-Observer, the world’s largest newspaper; Naomi Anderson, spinster, professor of cheerlead- ing at Burkhardt Tech; Admiral Gerald Bellows, commander of the first atomic-powered fleet; Diane Bienemann. head of the Future Homemakers of America, and president of the Buick Company; Paul Borg. Ambassador of Friendship to Ireland and Norway; William Boumeester. captain of the U. S. Olympic volleyball team; Sally Brown, head of the Space Ship Company be- tween Hudson and Stillwater; Twila Bylander, chief chef at Ciro’s. which has moved its location to the Y.M.C.A. Camp; Mary Jane Cardarelli. designer of the famed Car- darelli dress with reversible pockets; Judith Cunningham, secretary of the secretaries in the President’s cabinet; Robert Dabruzzi, recently named “Public Pin-setter Number One’’; Samuel Dabruzzi. completely changed Einstein’s theory of relativity; Donald Daniels, coach of the world champion Hud- son Hornets professional football team; Ralph DeRoy. winner of the Indianapolis Speedway for the fourth straight year; Roger Evenson. master of the master plumbers; Marjorie Fable, new leader of Phil Spitalney’s all- girl orchestra; Joyce Foss, president of Foss’s Fabulous Feeds and Fine Fish Food Factory; William Franklin, only bowler in the solar system who can win a doubles match by himself; Barbara Frazier, recently shattered the women’s basketball scoring record by 50 points; James Fredrickson, head of the family tumbling team called the “All Starrs ; Eugene Gartmann. inventor of the “No-Fall box- ing stool for punch drunk fighters; George Hall, president of the General Motors Com- pany. now raising poultry as a hobby; Joseph John Hammill, owner of the universally re- nowned Hammill Space Skating rinks; Anne Hanson, chief auto mechanic and space ship tester for the Chevrolet garage; Sally Harback, famed designer of clothes for small people; Wayne Haushalter, head joke writer for Herb Shriner and Milton Berle; Frank Heckel. president of the Coca Cola Company now drawing a check of one hundred million dol- lars a year; Joan Heffron. manager of the “How to Be a Cook theatrical agency; Jeffrey Henderson, president of the trillion dollar firm which is now called Brown. Bigelow and Henderson; Ronald Iverson, named football “Spectator of the Year by Schnook magazine; Gerald Jensen, the only archer in the universe to shoot the whiskers off a fly at 50 yards; Marion Jensen, voted “Miss Personality Plus by the U. S. Air Force; Mary Louise Jensen, author of the book for “hot- rodders . “How to Turn a Corner Without Turn- ing Your Wheels ; Vernon Johnson, professor of agriculture at North- line Normal; Carl Knutson, owner and manager of Knutson’s Dray Line, the biggest trucking agency on this planet; Richard Kottke, owner of the world renowned. But- tons and Bows Men’s Clothing Factory; Marjorie Kukuska. eighth year winner of women’s waltzing and speed skating championships; Frieda Lamberta. whose world famous sextuplets are now nine years old; Jerome Lomnes. who recently swam the Pacific Ocean both ways in five weeks without rest; Edward Mayer, inventor of the new supersonic, atomic Mayermobile; Rachel McDiarmid. famed originator of the horse, a cross between the bear and the horse. It has great speed and endurance, and has won the Kentucky Derby three years in a row; Samuel Miller, owner of the Samgreen Drug Store chain; Marlene Moe. exterminator of mice and in the mice world is known as “Moe the Monster ; Mary Moen. who has recently signed a contract with the Four Aces, which now makes them the Four Aces and a “joker. Sally Moen. secretary of the Interior—Decorators of America; Gladys Nelson, originator of the expression, “There’s a green Ford in your future ; Patricia Nelson, inventor of the skate called “A Pair and a Spare for three legged Martians; Roger Norelius, partner with his father in invent- ing refrigerators for Eskimos who have moved south; Kay Ostby. author of the books. “How to Lose Weight and Influence People and “How to Build an Oldsmobile for $25 ; Phyllis Pence, originator of the famed “Pence Hair- cut with shingled top and crew-cut sides; Douglas Peterson, whose comic character “Nor- vagan” has recently won national recognition in Sweden; John Peterson, completed plans for a sixteen inch space taxi, for convenience in taking short trips to the moon; Patricia Peterson, a member of the Pat Air Nel Trio, a dance team consisting of Fred Astaire, Gene Nelson and “Pat ; LaVon Preston, inventor of a boss-chasing type- writer for lazy stenographers; Patricia Pribble, is now serving as a professional candle-lighter for Liberace; Adolph Roettger, half holder of a chain of 6,000 farms, and owner of 98 percent of all cattle in the U. S.; Allan Sandberg, other partner in the huge farm chain; (Continued on page 67) Senior Class Wil We, the Class of 1954, of Hudson High School, St. Croix County, State of Wisconsin, land of America, Trail 12, being inhuman and delirious, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We bequeath the following: Juniors: Scorn Sophomores: Sympathy Freshmen: Ridicule We individually bequeath the following: JUDY ADAMS leaves her giggle to Arlene Johnson. MARIE AGEMA leaves her job as business mana- ger of the True Blue Annual to Judy Frazier. NAOMI ANDERSON leaves “Ronnie” all alone. Hands off. girls! GERALD BELLOWS leaves Miss Lee with no one to chase in the halls. DIANE BIENEMANN leaves Mrs. Ruemmele with- out a good bottle washer. PAUL BORG leaves still rooting for the master race, the Swedes. WILLIAM BOUMEESTER leaves a freshman lass behind. SALLY BROWN leaves “Al” Jacobsen the keys to his car. TWILA BYLANDER leaves for the West. MARY JANE CARDARELLI leaves her long walk to Marion Haugen. JUDY CUNNINGHAM leaves to be someone’s efficient secretary. ROBERT DABRUZZI leaves for Bayport to see Barbara. SAMUEL DABRUZZI leaves his dark eyes to Mr. King. DONALD DANIELS leaves his muscles to Jerrold Harmon. RALPH DEROY leaves. ROGER EVENSON leaves singing “Oh Happy Day.” MARJORIE FABLE leaves the memory of her many antics. JOYCE FOSS leaves her Homecoming robes to next year’s lucky queen. WILLIAM FRANKLIN leaves to repair television sets. BARBARA FRAZIER leaves her quiet ways to Mary Ann Kester. JAMES FREDRICKSON leaves his shop duties to “Dick” Lemon. EUGENE GARTMANN leaves his sunny disposi- tion to John Bogut. GEORGE HALL leaves his scholastic record to Wayne Handlos. JOSEPH HAMMILL leaves his ability to get tardy excuses so often to Richard Gartmann. ANNE HANSON leaves her River Falls’ trips to Marlene Neubarth. SALLY HARBACK leaves the physical education teachers with a slightly used gym suit. WAYNE HAUSHALTER leaves H.H.S. minus a potential Milton Berle. FRANK HECKEL leaves the conference referees breathing a sigh of relief. JOAN HEFFRON leaves the balcony empty at 8:50. JEFF HENDERSON leaves the underclass girls heartbroken. RONALD IVERSON leaves to catch up on his sleep. GERALD JENSEN leaves his lonely walk to school to “Toni” Harwell. MARION JENSEN leaves still campaigning for more senior privileges. MARY LOUISE JENSEN leaves in her hot rod. VERNON JOHNSON leaves for the farm. CARL KNUTSON leaves his driving ability to Mary Preister. RICHARD KOTTKE leaves his height to Harry Bill Erb. MARJORIE KUKUSKA leaves still flirting with the opposition at conference games. FRIEDA LAMBERTA leaves to sew on her pillow cases. JEROME LOMNES leaves the North Hudson boys without a ride. ED MAYER leaves without Corrine. RACHEL McDIARMID leaves her poise to Sally Jensen. SAM MILLER leaves to become the ideal soda jerker. MARLENE MOE leaves her nickname of “Mouse” to Bruce Beeson. MARY MOEN leaves for Stillwater and points northeast. SALLY MOEN leaves singing “Swanee.” GLADYS NELSON leaves Mr. Heiting minus a good office helper. PATRICIA NELSON leaves her job with Mr. Mc- Millan to Sharon Marek. ROGER NORELIUS leaves for Mabel’s. KAY OSTBY leaves in the Olds 88. PHYLLIS PENCE leaves her roller skates to Mary Jane Scuillo. DOUGLAS PETERSON leaves his daydreaming to “Ted” Reiton. JOHN PETTERSON leaves his ability to play vol- leyball to Dallas Nord. PAT PETTEJRSON leaves her dancing ability to any- one who feels she needs it. LA VON PRESTON leaves for River Falls. PAT PRIBBLE leaves her pleasant ways to Mary Suennen. ADOLPH ROE7TTGER leaves to apply for a tele- phone operator's job. ALLAN SANDBERG leaves his seat in the agri- culture room to Dick Ernst. MARILYN SCHAUBSCHLAGER leaves her locker on the first floor to Audrey Marek. THOMAS SHERLEJY leaves for the National Guard. JEANNINE SLATE R leaves her soprano voice to Sandra Breault. JOAN STARR leaves her collection of glasses to Rosalie Holden. MARION STAYBERG leaves for the YMCA camp. ERVIN SWANSON leaves his basketball prowess to “Chuck” Barr. DONALD TRUDELL leaves Jerry to walk to class- es alone. RICHARD TRUDELL leaves his French technique to Howard Johannsen. DONALD TULGREN leaves his new hair-do to Rolland Tiedemann. JIM WALBRANDT leaves a senior girl minus some- one to discuss the Humboldt basketball team with. CHLOE WILLIAMSON leaves her walk home from school every noon to “Skippy” Volker. RONALD WILLMAN leaves his engaging ways with the underclass girls to John Hanley. Debate Resolved: The President of the United States be elected by direct vote of the Peo- ple , was the question which was discussed by the debate team this year under the direction of Miss Helen Hughes. Hudson did not enter the state tournament this year but had local debates which gave the students added experi- ence. Every Tuesday night the debate squad had a supper meeting at 6 o'clock. This year the debate team was composed of twelve members. There were two teams, the first team and the B team. On the first team were Janice Pen- man, Mary Lou Jensen, George Hall, and Ger- ald Bellows. The only meet in which Hudson debaters participated was at New Richmond when each debater was given a partner from a different town. This made the debate more interesting because no one knew whom his partner was go- F o r e Hudson High School's speech department showed its good work this year again by re- ceiving ten A's in the League Contest, eight A's in the District Contest, and three A's in the State Contest. Congratulations! The League Speech contest was held in Hudson on March 23, when contestants from New Richmond, River Falls, and Hudson com- peted in original and non-original oratory, ser- ious and humorous declamation, extempor- aneous reading and speaking, and four-minute speech. In extemporaneous reading Barbara Blakeman received an A while Mary Ann Evenson received a B . In extemporaneous speaking George Hall received an A , and Gerald Bellows received a B . In four-minute oratory Rosalie Holden and Marion Ross received A's . In original oratory Darlene Daniels and Mary Lou Jensen received A's . In non-original oratory Richard Trudell received an A and Paul Borg, a B . In serious declamation Janice Penman re- ing to be or what the major points of his case would be. The team representing Hudson was composed of Janice Penman and Mary Lou Jensen on the affirmative team, and Gerald Bellows and George Hall on the negative team. The teams debated against were Regis, La Crosse Central, New Richmond, Barron, Amery, Chippewa Falls, and Campion high schools. On Monday, April 5, a busload of debaters attended a debate between Wisconsin State College at River Falls and Harvard University. The question discussed was Resolved: that the United States adopt a policy of free trade. This proved to be very beneficial to the de- baters, and they all enjoyed it. At various times during the year the de- baters held local contests among themselves. They each chose a subject on something going on in the state and then four debaters discussed it. ceived an A and Elizabeth Weitkamp re- ceived a B . In humorous declamation Judy Asp and Joan Suennen received A's . Hudson received eight A's , one B , and one C in the district speech contest held at Wisconsin State College at River Falls on Sat- urday, March 27. The following students received A's : George Hall, Marion Ross, Rosalie Holden, Dar- lene Daniels, Mary Lou Jensen, Dick Trudell, Janice Penman, and Judy Asp. Barbara Blakeman received a B while Joan Suennen received a C . The state contest was held in Madison on April 10, and the students receiving A's at the district meet were eligible for this contest. Hudson received three A's and five B's . Mary Lou Jensen, Janice Penman, and Marion Ross received A's while the other five re- ceived B's . The students who participated in the state contest at Madison will each receive a medal. Miss Helen Hughes, Mrs. Frances Rolle, David Graham, and Richard Armstrong coached the students. Ptc J n� - Junior Prom Moonlight and Roses brings wonderful memories of the beautiful 1954 junior prom. This year's theme was carried out in Hud- son's big new gymnasium, which was trans- formed almost overnight into a beautiful spring garden scene. Guests entered through a rose- covered archway, to spend a romantic evening dancing among flower gardens beneath a gi- gantic full moon. The prom was held on Friday evening, May 14, from 8:30 to 12:30. George Barton's dance band furnished the music for the evening, which included the playing of our beautiful theme song. Entertainment Committee — Joyce Schaubschlager Beverly Branchfield Margaret Beaudry Sharon Marek Dorothy Scholl Elizabeth Weitkamp Orchestra Committee — Mary Jane Scuillo Rosemary Schmidt Decoration Committee — Janice Penman Mary Jean Plahn Corinne Trudeau Darlene Daniels Entertainment for the evening included Donald Tulgren, who sang Moonlight and Ros- es, the girls' quintet, which sang Blue Moon, and the boys' quartet. Punch was served throughout the evening. Special guests for the evening were the faculty members, the parents of the junior class officers, and the members of the Board of Edu- cation. Under the supervision of Mr. Rock, the junior class adviser, the following hard-working committees helped to make the prom a suc- cess: Philip Paynter Byron Selbrede James Burton Ticket and Program Committee — llene Hanley Bruce Beeson Joan Trudell Catherine Buttke Patricia Young Invitation Committee — Marion Haugen Mary Suennen Mary Denninger Claire Ann Houle Judith Frazier Charles Barr Robert Norvold Thomas Evenson Thomas O'Keefe Advertising Committee — Jean Ernst Carol Ann Olson Ruth Detlefsen Refreshment Committee — Claudia Daniels Howard Johannsen Paul Neises Mary Ann Everson Door Committee — John Hanley PROM COUPLES Rita Smith and Philip Paynter Darlene Daniels and Bruce Beeson Jo Anne Day and Patrick O’Malley Diane Bieneman and George Hall Beverly Payne and Gene Gartmann Audrey Fisher and Carl Knutson Barbara McCain and Robert Dabruzzi Willetta Fredrick and Roger Evenson Earleta Volker and Roger Peterson Carol Orf and Roger Miller Sally Moen and Dave Swanson Sally Harback and Don Swanson Mary Denninger and Dwaine Perseiis Mabel Deal and Roger Norelius Mary Jane Scuillo and Donald See Joyce Foss and Lauren Johnson Joan Trudell and Richard Jansen Twila Bylander and Kermit Frentz Marilyn Schaubschlager and Frank Heckel Naomi Anderson and Ronald Willie Nancy Johnson and John Hanley Chloe Williamson and Ronald Willman Marion Haugen and Tom Haugen Jo Ann Johnson and Tom Evenson Barbara Swanson and Bob Norvold Maryann Everson and Charles Mariana Corinne Trudeau and Bernie Barr Anita Foss and Wayne Haushalter Dorothy Scholl and James Walbrandt Sally Brown and Tom Salmon Kay Ostby and Warren Kolashinski Anne Hanson and Kenton Frederick Nancy Brown and Dick Kottke Mary Lou Jenson and Dick Trudell Sharon Marek and Ronnie Graham Janney Johnson and Robert Nelson Lindy Ambrose and Ed Mayer Ellen Huse and Jeff Henderson Patricia Cameron and Jerry Bellows Mary Moen and Ralph DeRoy Gladys Nelson and Howard Johannsen Joan Starr and Jim Fredrickson Janis Asmus and Donald Daniels Marlene Neubarth and Tom O’Keefe Jean Bengston and Tom Jensen Beverly Swanson and Tom Beers Genevieve Knutson and Bill Boumeester Barbara Blakeman and Jerry Jensen Patricia Young and Jim Burton Audrey Marek and Charles Barr Patricia Peterson and Donald Tulgren Patricia Nelson and Charles Glaser Jerry Buttke and Don Trudell Janice Penman and Doug Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Vince Trudell Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Miller Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Rock Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Heiting Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McMillan Mr. and Mrs. Carver Fouks Mr. and Mrs. R. H. King Mr. and Mrs. David Graham Mr. and Mrs. John Strom Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gjermundson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. James Haas Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ostby Baccalaureate and Commencement The Baccalaureate service was held on Sunday, May 30, with the Reverend Raymond Borg as the speaker. The Zion Lutheran Church choir furnished the music. One of the largest senior classes, seventy in number, with their traditional blue caps and gowns, were given their diplomas by the Board of Education on Tuesday evening, June I, 1954. Dr. W. H. K. Narum, professor of philoso- Advisory Junior Red Cross, civic service, safety, orientation day for the prospective freshmen and vocations day were a few of the projects of the advisory group meetings that were held every two weeks during the year. The advisory groups which were called together every other Wednesday, consisted of fourteen groups. At the meetings a variety of topics was discussed such as record evaluation, etiquette, and rules and regulations of the school. On entering high school each student is assigned to an advisory group and an adviser. It is the purpose of these advisory groups to discuss matters of interest that would aid the student and the school. Each advisory group elects one of its mem- bers to represent the ideas of the group to the Student Council. The advisory group trains phy at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minne- sota, was the speaker for the occasion. Musical selections were presented by a quartet composed of four senior boys, a solo by Donald Tulgren, and the chorus, which sang Alleluia by Randall Thompson, a contem- porary American composer, and two other se- lections. The processional was played by Mrs. O. J. H. Preus. Groups the student in civic and school responsibilities, social activities, educational guidance, and vo- cations. The first meeting of the year was con- cerned with the organization of the group, and the discussion of the rules and regulations of the school. Other meetings were devoted to the evaluation of the students' individual rec- ords, planning the students' programs for the following year, and discussing the extra cur- ricular activities. The main social event of the year honor- ing the school board and building committee was the tea which proved to be very enjoyable. Other events which included the whole school were the Vocations Day, Civic Service Day, and Orientation Day. As a service to the community each group chose a particular civic service project. V S' Senior C HYPNOTISM! It is an innocent looking word, but one would be surprised how it changed an unusually peaceful household into an uproar. This is the description of the comedy, Head First, by Glen Hughes, which was di- rected by Mrs. Frances Rolle and presented on January 5. The play was a fast-moving farce combining a magician with a house full of strangers, and with that arrangement anything could happen and did! When Larry's (Jerry Bellows) magician friend, Phil (Wayne Hau- shalter), with the best of intentions of putting an unhappy new butler into a hypnotic trance to induce him to be a GOOD butler, Mr. and Mrs. Carr (Jeff Henderson and Mary Lou Jen- sen) should have been pleased, but weren't. For Phil, by mistake, mesmerized Mr. Dowd (Paul Borg), the wealthy house guest (who might have been induced to merge his business with Mr. Carr's), and had him going around be- lieving he'd like to serve dinner and answer doorbells. The Dowd's highbrow daughter, Mary Lou (Jacquelyn Heleve) thought her Dad was terribly funny and got Phil to convert her mother (Chloe Williamson) into a cook. There ensued riotous scenes, with Mrs. Dowd getting in the way in the kitchen, and Mr. Dowd, fry- ing pan in hand, chasing Barlow, the butler, through the living room. Junior C The family tree really took a beating when a vigorous cast of juniors enacted the three-act comedy, We Shook the Family Tree. Hildegarde Dolson (Darlene Daniels) did most of the tree-shaking, and at several times during the evening it was rocking quite un- steadily. When Hildegarde entered a debate advocating the return of prohibition, she hoped to win the attention of some of the boys before prom time. Using her father (Bruce Beeson) as an imaginary example of a drunkard, she gets him into trouble with the bank president, Mr. Shermer (Tom Fvenson) of the bank where he worked. Hildegarde's brothers, Bob (Roger Miller) and Jimmy (Rolland Tiedemann) thought that the only way she would ever have dates was through muscle development. Her sister Sally (Janice Penman) thought that Freddie Sher- mer's interest in the debate was an encouraging sign. Short-pants Freddie (Charles Barr) was the only boy in school who wore knickers. Mrs. Dolson (Rosemary Schmidt), in the meantime, took things into her own hands and arranged a prom date for Hildegarde and Fred- die. Hildegarde, unknowingly, described her ass Play Meanwhile Jody's (Anne Hanson) friend, Marilyn (Mary Moen), dateless for the big dance, was magically persuaded by Phil that she did not want to go to the dance at all. He was trying to help out Jody, who was frantical- ly telephoning prospective escorts. Of course, when the blind date, Lester Finch (Bob Dabruzzi) arrived with Jody's date, Bob Decker (Dick Kottke), and Marilyn called the blind date a jerk and refused to go, one could just imagine the consequences. Furious with Phil, the Carrs hired a pro- fessional hypnotist, Lori (Phyllis Pence), to un- do the mischief, but she confused identities and had Barlow thinking he was an industrialist and the real cook (Joan Heffron) thinking she was an aristocrat who lived in Honolulu. This unhappy situation was relieved by Phil, who, in a mass hypnotic scene, turned the characters right side out. The technical staff of the play included Marjorie Kukuska and Marilyn Schaubschlager as student directors. Sam Miller, Byron Sel- brede, Frank Heckel, James Fredrickson, and Ray Miller were stage managers. Joan Starr, Mary Jane Cardarelli, and Frieda Lamberta gathered the properties together, and Sally Brown arranged for costumes. Anne Hanson, Marion Jensen, Jacquelyn Heleve, Chloe Wil- liamson, and underclassmen did the make-up work for the play. ass Play secret admirer as a man of the world to Bob's girl friend, Ellie May (Sharon Marek) and Jill (Judy Frazier). When she found out whom the date was really with, Hildegarde refused to go unless Freddie wore long pants, which his parents refused to buy him. Mr. Dolson thought the whole idea was a wonderful way to right himself with Mr. Sher- mer. He invited Mr. and Mrs. Shermer (Peggy Beaudry) to tea to prove that his family was healthy and normal. Mr. and Mrs. Shermer were startled at having seen a yard full of worms, a bass in the bathtub, and mud on Hil- degarde's face, and left in a huff. When the Shermer's house was broken in- to and a valuable watch was stolen, everyone blamed Hildegarde. The real thief turned out to be Freddie, however, who traded in the watch to buy a suit. Both families looked on happily as Freddie and Hildegarde left for the prom. Paige (Joan Trudell) was the little girl who liked to play postman. The play was under the direction of Rich- ard Armstrong with Mary Suennen as assistant director. The production staff was made up of members of the cast. Homecoming Hold That Tiger was the slogan for the 1953 Hudson High School Homecoming cele- bration against New Richmond. The principal innovation was that festivities were held for two days instead of the usual one day. Richard Armstrong was adviser of the activities. Festivities began at 7 o'clock on Friday evening, October 23, when a parade was held in the business district. After the parade was held, coronation ceremonies were held in the high school auditorium. Pep skits were pre- sented by each class, and Wayne Haushalter was a successful master of ceremonies. The queen candidates were Joyce Foss, Mary Lou Jensen, Frieda Lamberta, Marilyn Schaub- schlager, and Jacquelyn Heleve. The attend- ants were Sharon Marek, Corinne Trudeau, Thomas O'Keefe, and Charles Barr. The two co-captains, James Walbrandt and Donald Dan- iels acted as Prince Consorts. Joyce Foss was chosen queen at the pep assembly. Thomas Trudell, last year's king, who crowned the new queen, and Mary Gail Breault, last year's queen, were also in attendance. The Raiders met the Tigers on Satur- day evening, October 24, at 7:30. Half time ceremonies included marching by the band and a baton act by Nancy Brown. The band present- ed a marching narrative, Readin', 'Ritin', and 'Rithmetic. To add to the spirit the Raiders overpowered the Tigers by a score of 33-7. A dance was held in the new gymnasium with music furnished by George Barton's or- chestra. Boys' GI Beginning in the latter part of February, every Monday morning at 8:15 found a group of 19 boys, one director, and one accompanist gathered in the auditorium. This group made up the Boys’ Glee Club under the direction of FIRST TENOR Wayne Haushalter David Leroy Petersen Harry Bill Erb SECOND TENOR Gerald Bellows Roger Miller Daryle Haugen Thomas Benoy FIRST BASS Donald Tulgren Richard Trudell e e Club Ernest McMillan with Judy Asp as the accom- panist. The boys worked up several numbers and presented some of them at P.T.A. and the Music Festival. If I Loved You was the Glee Club's contest selection. Charles Barr Thomas Beer Richard Young Patrick O'Malley SECOND BASS Douglas Peterson Roger Peterson ihomas Evenson Paul Borg Robert Norvold Dale Stayberg 63 School Calendar February 2. 3, 4- We’ve been getting ready for it all year. All of us wonder what those thirty- four foreboding visitors will say about us when they make out the reports for North Central. February 7—The school is really becoming a me- nagerie. Joanie Starr appeared as a “duck” today. February 9—A few more “ducks” appeared at school. February 14—Lovebirds are twittering. More than one girl received a heart-shaped box of candy from her best beau. February 18—It seems that boys agree with the girls on hair styles. Short is the answer. The only difference is in names. The boys call theirs “flat tops.” February 27—A request was made at the band concert for the band to play, “Far, Far Away.” They didn’t seem to know that particular se- lection, but the rest of the music was very delightful. March 1—That’s not a silver bird you’ve been see- ing on the streets these last weeks. It’s Jon Arneson’s “souped up” racing car. March 6—“Pajama parties are fun,” most of the junior girls agree, “but, oh, those mornings after.” March 9—Shake the hand that shook the hand of Glen Cliff Bainum! Who’s he? Why just one of the best band directors in the country, that’s all. And to think he directed the “all-star band” at our annual music clinic tonight! March 17—A greenish glow was noticeable in the halls at school again today. This time it was caused by the Irishmen. March 23—Hudson High had a short session and let out at 1:25 to make way for the League Speech Contest held here. March 24—Vocations Day. Boys, you can’t be a model or airline stewardess. March 29—Scoop! Hudson is accepted in the North Central Association. April 2—Dozens of daffy droodlers dabbled in droodle drawing this past week. The droodle contest was climaxed with a Droodle Dance in the new gymnasium this evening. Music was furnished by a ten-piece student band. The volleyball team helped to make the evening a real success by returning home champs.” April 8—They’re scared stiff! Soloists and ensem- ble members went to the contest at River Falls to defend the musical honor of Hudson High. Good luck, kids. April 9—Off again! This time it was a trip to Madison for the volleyball team and speech students. Guess we didn’t need to tell them to have fun. April 14 The juniors started making prom decor- ations. It’s hard on the school work. April 18—“Here Comes Peter Cottontail,” but there goes the Hudson student body and faculty. It’s time for a short Easter vacation. April 23—Ronald Willie didn’t show' up at the dance tonight. Could it be that he and some of the other tall fellows thought the admis- sion was too high: half a cent for each inch of their height? April 28 Orientation Day. For the third time this year our halls take on a greenish tinge. This time it’s caused by the envy of next year’s freshmen who are visiting school. Cheer up, kids. You’ll get your chance next year. April 30—It’s leap year every year at Hudson High since twirp season became a tradition. Maybe it’s a good idea, though. More couples than usual attended the dance tonight. Bills were footed by the girls, of course. May 1—The majorettes strutted especially w'ell as they passed the judges’ reviewing stand today. We were proud of all our musicians, and they made a wonderful showing for our school at the annual music festival at River Falls. May 10—Civic Service Day. Students and faculty alike donned blue jeans and old shirts and went to work with rakes, brooms, and paint brushes. May 14— Moonlight and Roses.” What more needs to be said about a beautiful Junior Prom? May 27 -Senior exams. Seniors sat for the last time in familiar old seats to write their tests. May 28—Class Day. Whee! Another point for the juniors! May 30—Baccalaureate. May 31-June 1 The rest of us wrote our exams today—period. June 1—Commencement left hearts feeling solemn but happy. The seniors, having completed one great milestone, are ready to begin others. We wish them all a future of happiness. June 4—“School’s out! School’s out! Teacher let the monkeys out!” STUDENT COUNCIL Standing—W. G. Heiting. adviser, Leanne Hammond, Mary Beth Harwell. Anita Foss. Robert Gilbert, Gerald Rose, Mari- lyn Schaubschlager. Joyce Foss, Patricia Nelson. Robert Norvold Roger Evenson. Supt. E. P. Rock, adviser, Thomas Beer. Maurice Leverty, Gerald Bellows, Wayne Haushalter, George Hail, James Walbrandt. Richard Kottke, Paul Borg. Sitting Marion Haugen, Sharon Marek, Corinne Trudeau. Darlene Daniels, Maryann Everson. Judith Keyes, Mary Jane Cardarcili, Mary Louise Jensen, Kay Ostby, LaVon Preston, Charles Walbrandt, Rosalie Holden. Edward Mayer, Donald Daniels, Gerald Jensen, Donald Trudell. Ronald William, Robert Dabruzzi, Jeff Henderson. SAFETY COUNCIL Second Row—Elizabeth Spalding, Marlene Moe, Karen Sweltzer, David Foss, Howard Johannsen, John Riant, John Bo- gut. David Evenson, Douglas Peterson, Eugene Gartmann, James Haas, adviser. First Row—Ervin Swanson. Paul Neises. Daryle Haugen, Michael Bannon, Robert Plahn. ANNUAL STAFF Second Row—Wayne Haushalter, Richard Trudell, James Walbran , Gerald Bellows, Ray Wert, Darlene Daniels, Judith Frazer, Mary Ann Evenson, Elizabeth Gilbertson, adviser. First Row—Marie Agema, Mary Louise Jensen, Sharon Marek, Janice Penman, Mary Moen, Anita Foss, Rosalie Holden, Sally Moen, Jacquelyn Heleve, Anne Hanson. TIMES STAFF Second Row—Marlys Waxon, Mary Moen, Frieda Lamberta, Barbara Frazier, Marlene Moe, Elizabeth Gilbertson, adviser, Richard Trudell, Wayne Haushalter, Marion Jensen. First Row Robert Dabruzzi. Marie Agema, Mary Louise Jensen, Richard Kottke. Anne Hanson, Phyllis Pence, LaVon Preston, Sally Moen, Kay Ostby, Jacquelyn Heleve, Chloe Williamson. Student The first meeting of the 1953-54 Student Council was held on September 23, 1953, when the all-school committees were appointed. Homecoming was organized under the direction of Jacquelyn Heleve and Jeff Henderson, Homecoming co-chairmen, and provided for a Friday Pep Fest and a dance on Saturday. A group of students attended a District Youth meeting at Eau Claire. The annual clothing drive collected ap- proximately twenty-five bundles of clothing for the needy children of Korea. Council Hudson High School was honored by the presence of the North Central Evaluating Com- mittee, who met with the Student Council, questioned and complimented them on their school. A committee of the Student Council at- tended a youth organization meeting where six members were appointed to the Hudson Youth Co-ordination Council. The officers of the Hudson Student Coun- cil conducted the all-school election, and they prepared to turn over their duties to the new officers. Senior Class Prophecy (Continued from page 51) Marilyn Schaubschlager. author of the book. “How to Control a Spunky Child”; Thomas Sherley, who furnished all the meat for this banquet and was recently awarded the “Hunter of the Year” award; Jeannine Slater, holder of a “Bachelor of Spinster- hood”, degree from A. B. Normal; Joan Starr, forward for the girls’ basketball team called the Bear-ettes; Marion Stayberg, whose great, booming voice can be heard every week on “Radarvision”, selling bandages and antiseptics; Ervin Swanson, coach of the Minneapolis Lakers who have won 30 world championships in 29 years; Donald Trudell. new conductor of the Jupiter Pep Band; Richard Trudell. whose whiskers have been judged the toughest in the world, according to a poll by the National Barber Association; Donald Tulgren, tenor for the Metropolitan Opera Company, who just yesterday hit a higher note than any soprano has ever done in the history of music; James Walbrandt. Democratic National chairman for the ensuing election; Chloe Williamson, whose syndicated “Advice to the Lovelorn” column is found in 8,000 papers all over the world; Ronald Willman, top star in the Broadway play, The Horn Blows at Midnight.” After roll was taken. Miss Lee gave a short address to the students complimenting them on how' w'ell they have done in the past 50 years. She stated that “Never in the history of Hudson High School have so many graduates been so successful in their careers.” The class passed a resolution to hold another reunion next year. A motion was made and sec- onded that the meeting be adjourned. After the business meeting a banquet was held in the dining room of the Dew Drop Inn. Page 67 Acknowledgments . . . Greene Engraving Company Gene's Candid Camera The Hudson Star-Observer