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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1956 volume:

HERE’S TO HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Tune: 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! TRUE BLUE Hudson, Wisconsin 1956 The Staff Editors Janeth Johnson Judith Johnson Assistant Editors Mary Ann Evenson Jeanette Sw'enson Business Manager Jean Christoph Assistant Business Manager .............. ...................... Sheldon Bearrood Adviser Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbertson 1 FOREWORD When this treasury of happy high school days brings fond memories to a single soul, our aim has been fufillled. DEDICATION In appreciation of something that goes deeper than her years of loyal and capable service — her unfailing interest in Hudson High School, her understanding of us “when we were very young”, her friendliness to faculty and stu- dents, we, the True Blue staff of 1956, affectionately dedi- cate this book to Miss Harriet Gilbert. 2 Rnrk Row: Supt. E. P. Rock, Norman Gilbert, Byron Spalding. Front Row: Arthur Lil.'ey, Dr. P. A. Tweet, David Kelly. Board of Education The Board of Education of the Hudson Community Schools is comprised of five outstanding citizens of the local community. Setting the policies which govern our school, adopting the budget, and hiring the teachers are among the many tasks of this governing body. On behalf of their enthusiasm and diligent work we, the students of Hudson High School, salute them . .. Norman Gilbert, president; Dr. F .A. Tweet, treasurer; Byron Spalding, clerk; David Kelly, director, Arthur Lilley, director. 3 Superintendent E. P. ROCK Greetings: We are well into another school year. You are a part of an ever growing and progressing social institution. This year marks the largest enrollment in the history of the Hudson Public Schools. The area and valuation of the district has far outgrown the City limits. We are truly now the Hudson Community Schools. We have every reason to believe that you are again to play your part in the progress and development of a successful and positive student body. The events as reported in this book will always stand as a memorial to your achievements. John G. Shedd once said, “Have a definite aim, go straight for it, master all details, always know more about your work than you are expected to know, and remember that difficulties are made only to be overcome.” Edward P. Rock 4 Another milestone has been reached in the lives of this year’s graduating class. These young people, in some ways, are different from the graduates of long ago. The opportunities offered youth today are greater in number than ever before. Most young people graduating from high school today are taking advantage of these opportunities. These graduates are equipped to meet the responsibilities ahead of them. From their curiosity, imagination, and tenacity will come much creative wealth. Adults must, however,conlinue to challenge constructively the imagination of these graduates. Their minds and their hearts must be stirred to rise to the great traditions which are our heritage. I have faith that these accomplishments will be achieved. 5 Mr. Weitkamp Industrial Arts Miss See Physical Education Mr. Ulring Vocal music Mr. McMillan Instrumental music Mrs. Geimer Home Economics W r T - Mr. Mueller Physical Education Driver Training Mr. Fouks Mathematics Miss Hughes Mathematics Latin Mr. Boeddeker Social Science Mr. Schumacher Social Science English I Mrs. Rolle English and II Mrs. Gilbertson English III and IV m Mr. Johnson Science Miss Lee Librarian Mathematics 7 Mr. Rebholz Agriculture Biology Mr. Heiting Physics Miss Gilbert Departmental Mrs. Chisholm Departmental Mr. Tibbetts Departmental Mr. Lillevold Departmental Mrs. Hope Nurse Mrs. Hoyer Secretary to Mr. Rock Mrs. Kaiser Secretary to Mr. Heiting SENIORS JEROME AMUNDSON Movie Operator 1, 2, 3, 4; Ticket Seller 2; Camera Club 4; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Stage Crew Manager 4; Football Manager 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4. CAROL BEER Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3; Class Play 4; Advisory Group Officer 2; Girls’ Ath- letic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Coach 1, 2; Christmas Pa- geant 3; Home Ec Club 3; Future Teachers Club 2; Hall Monitor 4; Annual Staff 4; Clothing Drive Commit- tee 1. JEAN BENGSTON Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Chorus 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls’ Quartet 4; Class Play 1; Stu- dent Council 4; Class Officer 1; Organization Officer 3; Advisory Group Officer 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Coach 2; Safety Council 3; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Hall Monitor 3; Annual Staff 4: Usher Committee 4. THOMAS BENOY Glee Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Quartet 1, 2; Stu- dent Council 1, 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Organization Officer 1, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3; Speech Coach 2; Movie Operator 2, 3; Safety Coun- cil 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3; Auto Club 3, 4; Hi Y Club 2. 3. 4: Masquers 4; Usher Committee 3, 4; Clothing Drive Committee 4. BURDELL BIENEMAN Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Chorus 3; Debate 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Council 4: Organi- zation Officer 3, 4: Advisory Group Officer 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 2, 3, 4; Home- coming Committee 4: Home Ec Club 3: Journalism Club 4: Tumbling 1: Hall Moni- tor 2, 4; Annual Staff 4: So- cial Committee 4: Class Play Director 4. JUDITH ASP Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Sax Quar- tet 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls’ Quartet 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Solo 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 1, 4; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Heads of Sports 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3, 4; Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Masquers 3; Social Committee 4. RICHARD BEER Organization Officer 2, 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; zuivisory Group Utticer 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Movie Operator 3; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Future Farmers Club 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3. JAMES BENOY Debate 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club 4. WAYNE BENOY Organization Officer 3; Foot- ball 1, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Future Far- mers Club 2, 3. SANDRA BREAULT Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls’ Quartet 2, 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Class Play 1, 4; Student Council 3; Organization Offi- cer 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Coach 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pa- geant 3; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Make-up Commit- tee 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor 2, 3; Masquers 3, 4; Usher Committee 2. 1956 ANITA BROWN Class Play 4; Organization Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Home Ec Club 3, 4; Tumbling 1; Play- ground Duty 4. GARY CAMERON Intramural Sports 2, 3. 4; Athletic Manager 3; Hall Monitor 4. JEAN CHRISTOPH Concert Band 3, 4; March- ing Band 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 3; Debate 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Accompanist 3; Pep Band 4; Future Teachers Club 3; Make-up Committee 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Stall 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4. WILLIAM DAHLIN Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3. LEONA ECKER Organization Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 2; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Home Ec Club 3, 4; Make-up Com- mittee 4; Playground Duty 4. NANCY BROWN Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 2; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4: Baton Solo 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Advisory Group Officer 2, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 1; Future Teachers Club 4; Hall Monitor 2; Pep Committee 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA CAMERON Glee Club 2, 4; Student Council 4; Class Officer 3; Advisory Group Officer 3; All School Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec Club 3; Journal- ism Club 4; Hall Monitor 3; Annual Staff 4; Usher Com- mittee 4. JANICE DABRUZZI Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club 4. MABEL DEAL Advisory Group Officer 4; Home Ec Club 3; Play- ground Duty 4. HARRY BILL ERB Glee Club 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Vol- leyball 2; Baseball 3, 4: Ad- visory Group Officer 3, 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3; Safe- ty Council 1; Hall Monitor 3: Reception Committee 3. 11 DAVID FOSS Student Council 2; Football 1; Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2; Safety Council 2; Auto Club 4; Hi Y Club 3, 4. GEORGE GRAVEN Auto Club 4. Transferred from Rice Lake School, Rice Lake, Wisconsin, sophomore year. BEVERLY HANSON Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Vocal Solo 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Speech Coach 3; Safety Council 4; Arts and Crafts Club 4; Home Ec Club 4: Hall Monitor 4; Masquers 3. LOUISE HARWELL Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club 4. CLAYTON IVERSON Volleyball 4; Ticket Seller 1, 2, 3; Conservation Club 4; Hall Monitor 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD GARTMANN Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Moni- tor 3, 4. WAYNE HANDLOS Class Play 4; Class Officer 4; Organization Officer 2; Advisory Group Officer 3; Journalism Club 4, Future Farmers Club 2; Annual Staff 4. JERROLD HARMON Organization Officer 3; Arts and Crafts Club 3; Conser- vation Club 3, 4. ROSALIE HOLDEN Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Flute Quartet 3; Flute Trio 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls’ Quartet 2, 3; Instrumental Solo 1, 2; Oratory 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Coun- cil 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Masquers 3; Social Committee 3; Clothing Drive Committee 3, 4. JANETH JOHNSON Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Trio 1, 2, 3, 4; Wood- wind Ensemble 3; Drum Ma- jor 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Instrumental Solo 1, 4; Debate 4; Class Play 1, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Organi- zation Officer 1; Advisory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Ath- letic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home- coming Committee 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3, 4; Accom- panist 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Fu- ture Teachers Club 3, 4; An- nual Staff 3, 4; Masquers 3; Usher Committee 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Quartet 2, 3, 4. 12 JO ANN JOHNSON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choru3 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Class Officer 4; Organization Offi- cer 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 3; Girls’ Athletic Club 3, 4; Home Ec Club 3, 4; Hall Monitor 4. MARY ANN KESTER Concert Band 2, 3, 4; March- ing Band 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Sax Quartet 2, 3, 4; Debate 4; Organization Officer 4; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4: Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Moni- tor 3, 4; Pep Committee 3, 4; Class Play Prompter 4. JAMES LAMPHIER Concert Band 3, 4; March- ing Band 3, 4; Class Play 4; Organization Officer 4; In- tramural Sports 1, 3, 4; Movie Operator 2, 3, 4; Ath- letic Manager 1, 3, 4; Pho- tography Club 3, 4; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Telescope Club 3, 4; Hall Monitor 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. NELS LEE Concert Band 2; Marching Band 2; Organization Offi- cer 3, 4; Conservation Club 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3. RICHARD MANN Declamation 3; Advisory Group Officer 4; Homecom- ing Committee 2, 3, 4: Movie Operator 1; Ticket Seller 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3; Annual Staff 2, 3; Pep Committee 4. JUDITH JOHNSON Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Trio 1, 2, 3, 4; Wood- wind Ensemble 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Girls’ Quar- tet 2, 3, 4; Instrumental Solo 1, 4; Debate 4; Class Play 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Ad- vistory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3, 4; Accompanist I, 2, 3, 4; Safe- ty Council 3; Pep Band 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Masquers 3; Ush- er Committee 2, 3; Recep- tion Committee 4 BRUCE KING Intramural Sports 3; Movie Operator 1; Conservation Club 3, 4. JOHN LAWSON Concert Band 3, 4; March- ing Band 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Brass Sextet 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Boys’ Quartet 3, 4; Instrumental Solo 3, 4; Debate 3; Student Council 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Organiza- tion Officer 4; Basketball 3; Advisory Group Officer 4; All School Officer 4; Home- coming Committee 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Christmas Pag- eant 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club 3, 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Con- servation Club 3: Reception Committee 4. WILLIAM LUTTERMAN Chorus 4; Oratory 4; Class Play 4; Organization Officer 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Future Farmers Club 4; Fu- ture Teachers Club 4; Stage Crew 4. AUDREY MAREK Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3; Sax Quartet 1, 2, 3, 4; Woodwind En- semble I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Chorus 3; Instrumental Solo 1; Student Council 2; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Class Offi- cer 2; Organization Officer 3; Advisory Group Officer 2, 3; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Speech Club 1; Pep Band 2; Christmas Pageant 2, 3; Pep Committee 3, 4. 13 RAYMOND MILLER Class Play 4: Homecoming Committee 4: Ticket Seller 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3, 4. MARLENE NEUBARTH Declamation 1. 2: Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3; Christmas Pageant 3; Future Teachers Cluh ; Library Club 4. WAYNE NORD Football 1. 3, 4; Basketball 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Intramur- al Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 3: Auto Club 3, 4; Conservation Club 3, 4. DALE PERSELLS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3. DAVID LLOYD PETERSON Class Play 1, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Organization Officer 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Advisory Group Offi- cer 2, 3, 4; All School Offi- cer 4; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Movie Operator 3; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Future Teach- ers Club 4; Conservation Club 3; Hall Monitor 3; An- nual Staff 4; Assembly Com- mittee 3; Clothing Drive Committee 4. ROBERT MOULTON Student Council 4; Auto Club 4. Transferred from Mahtomedi. Minnesota, sen- ior year. DALLAS NORD Chorus 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Advisory Group Offi- cer 3; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Auto Club 3, 4; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Conservation Club 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3; Usher Committee 4; Reception Committee 4. CAROL ORF Glee Club I, 3, 4; Chorus 4; Triple Trio 4: Vocal Solo 3, 4: Advisory Group Officer 1, 2; Home Ec Club 3, 4. DAVID LEROY PETERSEN Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Chorus I, 2, 3, 4; Boys Quartet 3, 4; In- strumental Solo 1; Class Play 1, 4; Class Officer 1, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basket- ball 1. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4; Advisory Group Offi- cer 3, 4: Homecoming Com- mittee 3; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4: Pep Band 3, 4; Auto Club 3; Hi Y Club 2, 3, 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Usher Committee 3; Organization Officer 4. ROBERT PLAHN Organization Officer 4; Foot- ball 3; Advisory Group Offi- cer 2; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 2; Christmas Pageant 3; Auto Club 3. 4: Hi Y Club 2, 3,4; Hall Monitor 3. 14 DONNA PURDY Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Debate 4; Declamation 1; Advisory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Ath- letic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 3; Safety Coun- cil 4; Activity Manager 4; Photography Club 3; Cam- era Club 3; Make-up Com- mittee 1, 2; Hall Monitor 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4. ROSE MARIE REIS1NGER Concert Band 2, 3, 4; March- ing Band 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Debate 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Journalism Club 4; Camera Club 3; Future Teachers Club 4; Tumbling 1. DALE ST. ORES Student Council 3, 4; Foot- ball 1, 3; Volleyball 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Movie Operator 4; Safety Council 1; Christmas Pag- eant 3; Camera Club 3; Auto Club 4; Hi Y Club 2, 3, 4; Ushed Committee 4. SHIRLEY SIMPSON Glee Club 1, 2; Organization Officer 4; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Coach 3; Home Ec Club 3, 4; Tumbling 1; Annual Staff 4; Class Play Prompter 4. DON THOMPSON Concert Band 3, 4; March- ing Band 3, 4; Dance Band 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Instru- mental Solo 3. 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Pep Committee 4. Trans- ferred from Cumberland, Wisconsin, junior year. NORMAN REHDER Organization Officer 4: Foot- ball 3, 4; Basketball 3; Vol- leyball 4: Baseball 3, 4; Ad- visory Group Officer 4; Hi Y Club 4; Future Farmers Club 3, 4; Hall Monitor 4. Transferred from Stillwater High School, Stillwater, Min- nesota, junior year. MARION ROSS Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Horn Trio 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Sextet 2, 3; Glee Club 4: Chorus 4: Instrumental Solo 1, 2, 4: Debate 3, 4; Oratory 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 3, 4; Or- chestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Class Offi- cer 4; Organization Officer 1; Advisory Group Officer 3, 4; All School Officer 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Committee 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Speech Coach 1, 2, 4; Activi- ty Manager 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 4; Camera Club 3; Future Teachers Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Reception Commit- tee 3. JAMES SHIRLEY Chorus 4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Vocal Solo 4; Intramural Sports 2; Safety Council 1; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Stage Crew 1; Hall Monitor 4. BARBARA SWANSON Glee Club 1; Debate 4; Ad- visory Group Officer 2, 3; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 4; Home Ec Club 3; Journalism Club 4; Future Teachers Club 4; Hall Monitor 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Play Prompter 4. EARLETA VOLKER Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Quartet 3, 4; Wood- wind Ensemble 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; In- strumental Solo 1, 2; Or- chestra 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Girls’ Ath- letic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Heads of Sports 4; Safety Council 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Photography Club 3. 15 Seniors 1956 CHARLES WALBRANDT Student Council 2, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; Football 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Safety Council 3; Basketball Captain 4: Camera Club 3: Future Teachers Club 4; So- cial Committee 1, 4. ELIZABETH WINTERMEYER Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Sextet 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4: Instrumental Solo 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Advisory Group Officer 3; Girls’ Athletic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Heads of Sports 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3, 4; Masquers 3; Class Play Prompter 1, 4. i SENIOR CLASS HISTORY RONALD WILLIE Student Council 4; Class Officer 2; Organization Offi- cer 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2; Safety Council 3; Football Captain 4; Auto Club 3; Hi Y Club 3, 4; Future Farmers Club 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor 3, 4; Social Committee 4; Christmas Paeeant PAUL WRIGHT Organization Officer 3, 4; Football 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4; Advisory Group Officer 4; Intramural Sports 1, 3; Arts and Crafts Club 3, 4; Con- servation Club 3, 4. RICHARD YOUNG Glee Club 2; Chorus 2; In- tramural Sports 1, 2, 3; Arts and Crafts 3; Photography Club 4; Auto Club 4; Hall Monitor 4; Playground Duty 4. For jour long years we've trod the hallowed halls oj Hudson High— And now we reach the end and pause to watch those years go by. On September 2, 1952, we were seventy-three eager freshmen invading the halls of Hudson High. We examined the establishment, talked it over among ourselves, and decided to stay a few years. The first date on our social calendar was the Fresh- man-Senior Party. We thought the seniors “quaint old folks,” and we enjoyed helping them entertain us. Alter thus observing the social pace of Hudson High, we stepped it up a bit by sponsoring a “Sock Hop.” Our class officers who ushered us through this year were Jon Arneson, David Petersen, Charles Walbrandt, Jean Bengston, Rosalie Holden, and Robert Stouffer, adviser. As sophomores, experienced in the ways of spon- soring dances, we planned another “Sock Hop, ’ mak- ing it an annual event. However, as few attended other than the door committee, this turned out to be the last of our annual “Sock Hops. ’ Our officers were Audrey Marek, Nancy Brown, Ron- ald Willie, Dallas Nord, Charles Walbrandt, and Rob- ert King, adviser. At last we became juniors! Upperclassmen! Accept- ed by society as almost grown-up. The class rings we received not nearly soon enough, were in our eyes the most beautiful objects in the world, and the longest months of our lives were spent waiting for them to arrive. In the spring came the event of events —our Junior Prom. Our careful planning and work brought to Hud- son a truly beautiful “Evening in Paris. ’ The class officers for that year were David Peterson, Patricia Cameron, Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Thomas Benoy, Harry Bill Erb, and Mrs. Carole Preus and Willys Gjermundson, advisers. As seniors, several members of the class tried their abilities at acting, and presented a three act play, “All In the Family.” The twins, Judy and Janney Johnson, kept the audience thoroughly confused as they por- trayed the same character. David Petersen also caused unexpected merriment when he clapped his hands to his head causing his “greyed” hair to release a cloud of powder. Our able class officers in our last year of high school were Marion Ross, David LeRoy Petersen, Jo Ann Johnson, Wayne Handlos, Thomas Benoy and Miss Jenny Lee, adviser. Fourth Row: William Slater, George Neubarth, Sheldon Bearrood. Mickey Bannon, Martin Sahnow, Edward Barber, Gary Eastman. Bernard Lyksett, Stephen Frohlicher, Carl Arndt, David Kirkpatrick, Terry Olson, Richard Ostendorf, Gerald Rose, Thomas Everson, John Kester. Third Row: Mary Ann Simpson, Opal Kukuska, De Ette Johnson, Ruth Ann Crawley, Marsha Sherwood, Sallie Jensen, Dorothy Toll, Elaine Prentiss, Leone Martinson, Eva Sherley, Janet Branchfield, Elizabeth Schullo, Romaine Benson, Kathleen Martin, Genevieve Knutson, Mary Ann Nygard. Second Row: Sir. Wcitkamp, Barbara Miller, Thomas Steele, Karen Sweitzer, Zo Ann Graham, Joan Suennen, Richard Cameron. Richard Lemon, William Dabruzzi, Gerald Johnson, Ronald Barrett, Marcellaine Rauchnot, Jeanette Swenson, Beverly Swanson, Dale St a v berg, Fredrick Buttke, Gary Lein, Rona Bunce. First Row: Karla Schmidt, Nancy Hammill, Charles Reisinger, Roger Persell, Ronald Daniels, Barbara Blakeman, Anita Foss, Roland Daniels, Eugene Lamberta, Mary Ann Evenson, Rosemary Bieneman, Nancy Gartmann, Jo Ann Brathall. Junior Class Money raising projects to put on our successful prom were our main objectives this year. As for extra-curricular activities, the juniors have been well-represented in them all. With the help of our class officers Thomas Everson, president; Barbara Blake- man, vice president; Zo Ann Graham, secretary; Jeanette Swenson, treasurer; Mary Ann Evenson, Student Council representative; and our adviser, Mr. Weitkamp, we have spent a most successful year and are anticipating another as seniors. Fifth Row: Dianne Wallace, Mope Nord, Gregory Peterson, Thomas Kottke, William Holden, Timothy Zorn, Michael Martin, Lynn Johnson, Thomas Johnson, James Linehan, David Burke, Duane Hauge, David Evenson, Lloyd Gilbert, Robert Beeson, Timothy Bommer, John Heywood, Gloria Miller, Joy Morrissette. Fourth Row: Janice Spott, Darlene Kapaun, Mar- garet Bonnes, Nancy Karras, James Burton, Henry Harwell, Allen AfToltcr, June Ann Colbeth. Aleci a Martinson, Janeth Bol, Rose Marie Rose, Anita Bleier, Roy Hart, John Roney, Thomas Younger, Richard Books, Clarice Severson, Karen Montbriand, Susanne See, Ardella Rineck, Lolita Holden. Third Row: George Loughney, Darrell Newman, George Solsvig, Gary Johnson, Elaine Christoph, Kathryn Weitkamp, Margaret Eastman, Vera Kohl, Gail Trudell, Patricia Thorson, Barbara Selbrede, Dianne Dvorak, Roberta Lawson, Myrna Silvernale, Robert Stewart, Ronald Bosnian, Richard Schaubschlager. Second Row: Bernard Rehder, James Schwenk, Dale Gifford, David Benoy, William Danielson, Paul Anderson, Olaf Graven, Gary By lander. James Stewart, Jane Mullen, Larry Williamson, Jerry Manula, David Casey. First Row: Judith Keyes, Catherine Varnum, Judith Evenson, Shirley Bearrood, Mr. Rebholz. Rose Mary Buhr, Mary Ellen Hancock, Sandra Moulton. Sophomore Class Our sophomore class has been working very hard to earn money for the prom next year. One of our projects was the Victory dance for the football team. We elected the following class officers: Judith Keyes, president; Richard Schaubschlager, vice president; June Ann Colbeth, secretary; Shirley Bearrood, treasurer; Kathryn Weitkamp, Student Council representative, and Mr. Rebholz, adviser. The sophomore class has enthusiastic members in all extracurricular activities. Two of our members are cheerleaders, Rose Marie Rose and Hope Nord. We closed this year as enlightened sophomores, well prepared to take on the responsibilities as juniors during the coming year. Sixth Row: Janice Riedel, Dennis Peterson, David Hart, Orvin Handy, Wayne Hughes, Roger Barrett, Maurice Martin, Richard Bengston, Stewart Anderson, Roger Lange, Richard Arndt, Murray Edin, Le Roy Dull, Kenneth Gerhan, Lyle Hassebroek. Donald Roettger, Alfred Schrank, Robert McClelland, Geraldine Stahnke. Fifth Row: Arlene Rehder, Judy Mayer, Rita Trudell, Sandra Erb, Mary Jane Johannsen, Roger Martinson, Sheila Emerson, Robert Gilbert, Darryl Dahlby, Paul Katner, William Hatch, Frank Deal, William Sherwood. Robert Johnson. Mary Ann Buttke, Larry Agema, Graham Harmon. Sharon Holden. Janet Grass, Carol Sundt, K. Ann Neises, Mr. Schumacher. Fourth Row: James Davis, Lawrina Jacobsen, Margaret Laughnan. Myrtle Pribblc, Robert Haugen, Richard Kidd, Rochelle Kirkpatrick, Donna Mae King, Elizabeth Spalding, Betty Chilgren, Marie Dunn, George Olson. James Tulgren, Barbara Blaisdell, Judith Stewart, Mary Alice Swanson, Virginia Bodesheimer, David McMillan, Ronald Anderson. Third Row: Karen Ernst, Ronald Roettger, Becky Heit- ing, Janet Kukuska, Donald Jacobson, James Peterson, Barbara Cherty, Kay Cameron, Thomas Kcster, Beverly Bieneman, Constance Nordlund, Karen Peterson, illiam Knutson, Judy Garden. Second Row: Ethel Mae Sorensen, Mary Lou Daniels, Eugenia Beaudry, Donna Johnson, Patricia Steiner, Bruce Penman, Kay Atwood, Beth Gwin, Mary Lou O'Keefe, Mary Danielson, Beverly Simpson, Bonnie Schettle. First Row: Barbara Sabol, Ronald Strasser, Mary Plant. Freshman Class Beginning our school year in 1955 there were 95 freshmen in our class. One of the first activities we took part in was the Freshman-Senior party. Some of the activities in which we participated throughout the year were football, basketball, music, speech, debate, and G. A. C. We were led this year by Bruce Penman, president; Margaret Laughnan, vice president; Barbara Sabol. secretary; Robert Gilbert, treasurer; James Peterson, Student Council representative; and Mr. Schumacher, adviser. 14 zf “ 3r i i.or citi 3 ? Freshmen 3 Eighth Grade Fourth Row: Bruce Bonngard, Dennis Kaiser, Gurtie McDiar- mid, Sharon Livermore, Rodney Nord, David Anderson, Vir- ginia Olson, David Spencer, Donald Linehan, Richard Selbrede, Gary Jacobs, Judy Martinson, Mary Linehan, Patrick Conley, Thomas Clark, James Hansen. Third Row: John Stanley, Larry Christianson, Richard Ellingstad, Donald Casey, John Smith, Donald Miller, Harold Sharp, Ronald Palmer, Paula Simpson, Robert Anderson, John Wert, Gene Olson, James Vier, Wayne Couch, Dean Lindstroni, William Olson. Second Row: Mrs. Chisholm, Carol Myrvold, Jo Ann Jahnke, Judith Gilmore, Judith Norris, Carol Thulin, Elizabeth Larson, Antoinette An- derson, Jane Asp, Priscilla Stohlberg, Janice Ericson, Holly Anderson, Lynne Kirchoff, Frances Atkins, Mary Jane Rusch, Karen Lillevold, Jill Frantz, Mr. Lillevold. First Row: Meme Keyes, Diane Long, Linda Laid, Joan Frazier, Fay Wilcoxson, Mac Newville, Karen Prescott, Janet Steele, Mary Jean Ku- kuska, Charlette Holden, Joan Lyksett, Sharon Porter. Seventh Grade Fifth Row: Alfreds Johnson, Kathleen Wallace, Betty Jean Hermanson, Patricia Isaac, Sharon Oestrcich, Donald Johnson, Dale Neubarth, Gary Dickens, Charles Lewis, Arthur Windolff, Harlan Frost, Richard Amundson, Judith Engstrom, Vernon Kilmer, Carlyle Schrank, Geraldine Grass, Judith Peterson, Synnove Anderson, Eileen Prescott. Fourth Row: Pamela Books, Evangeline Scott, Gary Klund, Beverly Christianson, Kathleen Buie, Vonnie Erb, Harry Gilbert, Tonita Tweet, Bar- bara Waxon, Sharon Burton, Caroline Severson, Patricia Couch, Barbara Trester, Mary Casperson, James Moen, Joan Jensen, William Johannsen, Robert Lewis, Larry Annis, Le Roy Hopkins. Third Row: Robert Steiner, Darlene Anderson, Gary Miller, Keith Selbrede, Dale Swanson, Sharon Menter, Kath- leen Schmidt, Marjorie Peterson, Kathryn Gifford, Sharon Lyksett, Andrew Klund, Claude Anderson, Glen Jacobson, Charles Gander, Paula Siegel, Karen Gustafson, James Wall. Second Row: Sharon Liman, Jane Hansen, Robert Jensen, Steven Olson, Ronald Handlos. Robert Gartmann, Daniel Daldin, Barry Humphrey, Byron Torgerson, Glenn Severson, Judith Randall, Barbara Mayer, Eugene Dahlby. First Row: Jacqueline Hjelseth, Alice Pixley, Charlotte Thomas, Marion Dunn, Sharon Davison. SPORTS The Pride of the Middle Border Conference 1955 Football Scores Hudson 14 Hudson 26 Hudson 34 Hudson 27 Hudson 20 Hudson 20 Hudson 28 Hudson 40 Menomonie 21 Ellsworth 6 Spring Valley 7 Colfax 6 River Falls 7 New Richmond 6 Glenwood City 7 Baldwin 6 Fifth Row: Thomas Kottke, Mickey Bannon, Audrey Daniels, Robert Rohl, Dale Gifford. Fourth Row: Charles Reisinger, Larry Williamson, Lloyd Gilbert, Timothy Bommer, James Linehan, William Holden, Bernard Lyksett, Timothy Zorn, Robert Stewart, Ronald Bosman. Third Row: Mr. Fouks, Ga 7 Johnson, David Benoy, Gerald Johnson, Michael Martin, Wil- liam Slater, Gerald Rose, Thomas Everson, Thomas Johnson, William Dabruzzi, Roger Persell, Dale Stayberg, Mr. Mueller. Second Row: Jerome Amundson, manager, Paul Wright, David LeRoy Petersen, Thomas Benoy, Wayne Benoy, Wayne Nord, Charles Walbrandt, David Lloyd Peterson, Richard Gartmann, Dale Perseiis, Harry Bill Erb, Norman Reluler, James Lamphier, manager. First Row: Dallas Nord, Ronald Willie, co-captains. The 1955 Football Season “The “Raiders” did it again this year. After losing their first game to Menomonie, they bounced back to win seven straight games and the Middle Border Conference Championship. Carver “Peaches” Fouks’ boys this year relied a little more on the forward pass than the year before. The team was not what one would call a big team, but the boys made up for it with speed and determination. The battle cry” of the team was “Go get ’em Leo.” This cry was contributed to the team by the fine assistant coach Glen “Leo” Mueller. “Leo’s” spirit helped the team greatly. The first game on Hudson’s football schedule was a non-conference battle with Menomonie. Menomo- nie wanted revenge after being defeated by Hudson two years in a row. Menomonie got revenge because the “Raiders” just couldn’t come from behind to win. The final score was Hudson 14, Menomonie 21. Jerry Rose and Tom Benoy took scoring honors for Hudson. Hudson bounced back from their defeat by Menomonie to whip an inexperienced Ellsworth eleven, 26-6. There was never any doubt of the outcome as the Raiders” were in control all the way. Hudson’s vaunted running attack just could not be slopped by the hapless “Panthers.” Jerry “Chow” Rose scored twice, “Narce” Walbrandt scored once, and “Spike” Stayberg scored once, to account for the Hudson touchdowns. The next victim of Hudson’s powerhouse was Spring Valley. Spring Valley just couldn’t seem to get into the game as the “Raiders” played brilliant ball and walloped the “Cards” 34-7. “Tom” Benoy pulled in two touchdown passes, “Spike” Stayberg scampered for another, “Horse” Everson caught a t.d. pass, and “Chow” Rose ran for another touch- down to take scoring honors for the “Raiders.” Colfax was next to fall before the championship bound “Raiders.” Hudson just had too many guns for the Colfax eleven. “Chow” Rose led the scoring for Hudson with three touchdowns. The other touch- down was scored on a run by “Rog” Persell. Many of the reserves had an opportunity to play in this game. The “Raiders” played their most impressive game of the season, as they came from behind to turn back a powerful River Falls eleven, 20-7. River Falls went ahead early in the first quarter on a long pass, but Hudson fought back to gain a 14-7 halftime lead on a beautiful punt return by Jerry “Chow” Rose and a screen pass from Rose to Tom “Horse” Ever- son. The “Raiders” added another 6 points to the score on a pass interception by “Horse” Everson, who returned the ball 20 yards for the touchdown. River Falls passed desperately in the last quarter in a try to even the score, but they could not puncture the “Raider” pass defense. The Raiders,” after gaining the confidence they needed in the River Falls’ game, came back the next week to win their homecoming game against a pow- erful New Richmond team. The “Raiders” started out the same way they did against River Falls. They fell behind in the first quarter when New Richmond scored on an end run by their brilliant quarterback Vern McKinney. For the rest of the first half neither team scored. In the second half the “Raiders” came back and showed how powerful they were. First, they scored on a pass to Tom Benoy from Jerry Rose. After gaining the lead 7-6, they added two more touchdowns to the score on a beautiful run by Jerry Rose and another pass to Tom Benoy. This game left Hudson alone on top of the conference. The next team to fall before Hudson’s powerful football machine was Glenwood City. The “Raid- ers” traveled to Glenwood, and came back with a 28-6 win. The “Raiders” scored first on a 35 yard pass from Jerry Rose to David “Pete” Petersen. Glenwood retaliated with a long touchdown drive. Hudson scored again on a pass from Rose to Tom Benoy. In the second half the “Raiders” held the “Hilltoppers,” and added two more touchdowns to their own score. They were on runs by Roger Per- sell and “Bill” Holden. This win gave Hudson assur- ance of at least gaining a tie for the championship. In their last game of the season, the “Raiders” were host to Baldwin. This was the last step in their quest toward the championship. The “Raiders” came through and whipped Baldwin 40-6. They were led in the scoring parade by their star halfback Jerry Rose. Jerry scored twice on long runs. He was followed by Tom Everson, who scored on a screen pass. The other boys to score were Charles Walbrandt. Roger Persell, and “Bill” Holden. In this game all the boys had a chance to play, and in the final four minutes, the seniors on the squad got to play any position they wanted. Baldwin scored their only touchdown in the last few minutes of the game. This win assured the “Raiders” of the cham- pionship of the Middle Border Conference. 29 Senior Lettermen DALLAS “DAL” NORD .. . 6T'.. . 198 pounds . . . A three year letterman . . . “Dal” was one of the co- captains and played tackle. “Dal” was one of the best tackles in the conference, and he won a position on the All-Northw'est Team. His best game was against River Falls. RONALD “RON” WILLIE . . . 6'2 ... 207 pounds ... A three year letterman . . . “Ron” was also one of the co-captains and a tackle. He was one of the finest blockers and tacklers in the Conference and gained honorable mention on the All-Northwest Team. His best game was against River Falls. THOMAS “TOM” BENOY . . . 6T' ... 173 pounds ... A two year letterman . . . “Tom” was one of the finest pass receivers and defensive ends Hudson has had. His best game was against New Richmond when he caught two touchdown passes. WAYNE “SUSIE” BENOY . .. 5'10 ... 210 pounds ... A two letterman . . . Wayne was the biggest man on the team. He played both guard and tackle. Wayne’s best game was against New1 Richmond. HARRY BILL ERB . . . 5'7 ... 135 pounds ... A three letterman . . . Harry played reserve quarterback. Harry was very deceptive and a fine runner. His best game was against Glenwood City. RICHARD “PRUNE” GARTMANN ... 6' ... 170 pounds ... A two year letterman . . . “Prune” was used mainly on offense and was one of the best block- ers on the team. “Prune’s” best game was against Baldwin. CHARLES “NARCE” WALBRANDT ... 6' ... 160 pounds ... A one year letterman . . . This was “Narce’s” first year out for football, hut he made up for it as he proved to be an outstanding defensive half- back. He made two fine touchdown runs this season. “Narce’s” best game was against New Richmond. 30 WAYNE “DING” NORD ... 6T'... 190 pounds ... A two year letternian . . . Wayne played both guard and tackle. He was known throughout the conference as one of the most vicious defensive men. Wayne’s best game was against River Falls. DALE “ROBOT” FERSELLS . . . 5'11 . . . 170 pounds ... A two year letterinan . . . Dale was used mainly on offense and played in the guard position. He was a good hacker and helped complete many plays. His best game was against Colfax. DAVID “PETE” PETERSEN ... 6' ... 165 pounds . . . A two year letterman . . . “Pete” played end on both offense and defense. He was one of the best blockers on the team and also a fine pass receiver. “Pete’s” best game was against Glenwood City. DAVID “PIC” PETERSON ... 6'... 145 pounds ... A two year letterman . . . “Pic,” who played offensive center and defensive linebacker, always beat his oppo- nent to the “punch.” He was a fine blocker, and he made many tackles on defense. “Pic’s” best game was against Menomonie. “NORM” REHDER . . . 5'7 ... 145 pounds ... A two year letterman . . . Norm was a reserve half back. He was a fine runner, and he always played his hardest. Norm’s best game was a against Glenwood City. PAUL WRIGHT . . . S'lO .. . 150 pounds ... A one year letterman ... Paul played reserve end. Paul played mostly on defense, and was one of the best tackles on the team. Paul’s best game was against New Richmond. 31 7.7 H HOMECOMING All of Hudson turned out to cheer on our fine football team and help them “Cross the T’s” for our 1955 Homecoming. As usual our boys came through in fine style by crushing a strong New Richmond team by a score of 21-6. Although the game itself wasn’t until October 15, festivities started long before. There was a slogan contest, a window decorating contest, and secretive meetings where plans were made for skits and floats. The efficient Miss Jenny Lee was Homecoming adviser. On the Wednesday before the game the big pep fest was held with skits by each class, speeches by the coaches, Fouks and Mueller, and a tremendous amount of high-spirited cheering by the student body. After the pep fest everyone went home to a much welcomed two day vacation; that is, every- one but the teachers, who attended a convention in Eau Claire. Finally the long awaited Saturday night came. Things got underway at 6:30 with a pep parade beginning at the Lake Front Park and ending at school. The parade was made up of the band, a float from each class, visiting New Richmond homecom- ing royalty, and the five lovely queen candidates, Jean Bengston, Patricia Cameron, Audrey Marek, Rosalie Holden, and Marion Ross. At 7:30 the game started and the first half was as exciting as everyone had expected. During half time Bill Ingram acted as master of ceremonies and the band performed. Then came one of the big moments. The five excited queen candidates were driven on the field, and Marion Ross was crowned 1955 Home- coming queen. Our team then finished the game with a smashing victory. After the game a home- coming dance featuring the music of the Blackhawk orchestra provided a fitting close to a wonderful homecoming. 33 Fourth Row: Mr. Boeddeker, Mr. Schumacher. Third Row: Robert Young, Donald Jacobsen. Richard Crane. Richard Kidd. Richard Bengston, Stewart Anderson. Roger Lange, Richard Selbrede, George Olson, David McMillan, John Buhr. Second Row: William Knutson, Donald Johnson, James Vier, David Spencer, James Tulgren, Bruce Penman. Robert Haugen, David Anderson, Barry Humphrey, James Peterson. Ronnie Anderson. First Row: Dennis Kaiser, James Hanson. Murray Edin, Mau- rice Martin, Paul Katner, and Thomas Kester are not on the picture. Junior High Football The junior high football squad, coached by Mr. Boeddeker and Mr. Schumacher, completed a very suc- cessful football season this year. They played four games and won three of them. The one loss was to River Falls by the score of 13-7. Their victories were over New Richmond 21-0, Spring Valley 14-0, and Ellsworth 20-0. The Junior Raiders” showed a great desire to play football, and there were some players who showed great promise as future football stars for Hudson. The captains of the team were James Tulgren and Bruee Penman. Tackles Murray Edin Richard Kidd Stewart Anderson David McMillan Robert Young Donald Jacobsen Halfbacks James Peterson Robert Haugen Maurice Martin Ends Richard Bengston Roger Lange David Anderson Tom Kester David Spencer Quarterbacks Bruce Penman Paul Katner James Vier Centers George Olson Richard Selbrede Fullback James Tulgren 34 Second Row: Mr. fouks, Larry Williamson, Bernard Lyksett, Janies Linehan, Tom Everson, Jerry Rose, Jerry Amundson. First Row: James Lampliier. David Lloyd Peterson, Harry Bill Erl , David LeRoy Petersen, Charles Walbrandt, Ronald Willie, Tom Benoy. Basketball As Hudson’s 1955-56 cage season opened, Coach Fouks found Tom Benoy, Tom Everson, David Fete Petersen, David Pic’’ Peterson, Jerry Bose, Charles Walbrandt, and Ronald Willie returning for another season of basketball. They were joined by new-comers Harry Bill Erb. Jim Linehan. Bernie Lyksett, and Larry Williamson. Hudson's Raiders ’ coached by Carver Fouks began what appeared to be an average season but ended the season by winning the first Middle Border Conference championship for Hudson since 1937. Although the team had no great height, there was no reason why the hoys could not come through the season with an impressive record. Coach Fouks seemed to find the secret for a championship team, and with a very balanced team brought home the conference championship. Hudson’s winning com- bination played with the best of teamwork, had balanced scoring, excellent rebounding, and plenty of fight. Hudson’s closest game was the night the boys played New Richmond. In an overtime period Hud- son lost to the New Richmond quints by only two points. This loss was made up later in the season when Hudson played New Richmond on the home court. During that game Hudson beat New Rich- mond by 9 points. Hudson also beat Osceola and River Falls during the season by 9 points. Hudson won or lost six games by 5 points or less. The first game of the season Osceola on their court beat Hudson by 2 points. On the return match Hud- son beat Osceola by 9 points. The second game of the season Hudson beat St. Paul’s Johnson at John- son by 4 points. The return game had a somewhat different ending because Johnson beat Hudson at Hudson by 6 points. In overtime New Richmond beat Hudson by 2 points, and in the return game Hudson beat New Richmond by 9 points on the “Raiders’” home court. In the game with Ellsworth at Ellsworth Hudson beat the “Panthers” by 3 points; but when the “Raiders” got them on the home court, they beat them by a 23 point margin, 76-53. The first game with River Falls was very close, and Hudson beat the “Wildcats” by only 2 points. In a somewhat uneventful game, the last one of the season. Hudson beat River Falls by 9 points. 35 Hudson made a record number of points in the game with Menomonie at Hudson. In that game Hudson scored 86 points against Menomonie’s 75. Both Tom Benoy and Jerry Rose scored their great- est number of points for any single game of the season in that game. Benoy hit for 25 points and Rose for 23 points. Turn-about games were played with Glenwood City. In the first game with Clenwood City at Glen- wood City, the “Hilltoppers” beat Hudson by 10 points; but when the “Raiders” played Glenwood City at Hudson, the “Raiders” beat the “Hilltop- pers” by 11 points. Hudson and Glenwood City were tied for first place during the latter part of the sea- son, but Glenwood City forfeited several games because of using an ineligible player on the team. That decision put Hudson in undisputed first place of the Middle Border conference. The third night of the tourney Hudson bounded back into good form and beat Glenwood City by 15 points. During the last part of the fourth quarter tlie second string players were sent into the game and Hudson came out on top, 75 to 60. Some of the “Raiders” best ball was played during that game. The win over Glenwood City gave Hudson the chance to play the last night in a try for consolation champs. The last night of the tournament found Hudson against Amery battling it out for consolation. The “Raiders” had a bad night as they did when they played Spring Valley, but the boys battled to the last when the scoreboard showed 77 to 59 in favor of Amery. The “Raiders” will be remembered for their excel- lent season record even though they did not do too well in the tournament. The season’s record showed 16 wins and 6 losses. The conference record showed 12 wins and 2 losses, a splendid record for such a spectacular basketball season. The end of the season found six seniors on the squad and also marked the end of their playing for Hudson High School. The graduating seniors are Tom Benoy, Harry Bill Erb, David LeRoy Petersen, David Lloyd Peterson, Charles Walbrandt, and Ronald Willie. The Hudson and Colfax games had almost identi- cal scores; in fact, Hudson had the same score for both games, 62. The first game at Hudson Colfax had 54 points, and the second game at Colfax they only scored 52 points. The Hudson “Raiders” beat Spring Valley, Col- fax, Ellsworth, Baldwin, and River Falls twice each. The games with Osceola, Johnson, Glenwood City, and New Richmond sent a win and a loss to each team. The tournament brought Hudson’s most crushing defeats. Hudson did not play the first night; but when they played the second night, they were beaten by Spring Valley. Hudson had beaten Spring Valley twice during the season and through the whole sea- son Spring Valley had won only three games. It was the general feeling that Spring Valley had undoubt- edly played their best game of the season to beat Hudson by 7 points. A Squad Basketball Record Hudson 60 Osceola 62 Hudson 49 Johnson 45 Hudson 42 Glenwood City 52 Hudson 46 Spring Valley 41 Hudson 62 Colfax 54 Hudson 47 New Richmond 49 (overtii Hudson 65 Osceola 56 Hudson 54 Ellsworth 51 Hudson 71 Baldwin 58 Hudson 51 River Falls 49 Hudson 40 Johnson 46 Hudson 74 Glenwood City 63 Hudson 86 Menomonie 75 Hudson 60 New Richmond 51 Hudson 72 Spring Valley 60 Hudson 76 Ellsworth 53 Hudson 75 Baldwin 67 Hudson 62 Colfax 52 Hudson 54 River Falls 45 TOURNAMENT Hudson 50 Spring Valley 57 Hudson 75 Glenwood City 60 Hudson 59 Amery 77 36 Second Row: Timothy Zorn, Roger Lange. Maurice Martin, David Benoy, Jerry Amundson. First Row: James Lamphier, Robert Gilbert, Robert Beeson, James Tulgren, Mr. Rebholz. B Squad Basketball Hudson’s “B” basketball squad, coached by Ar- nold Rebholz, came through the season with 10 wins and 7 losses. Hudson’s “B” squad staged sev- eral shut-outs by winning four games by more than 15 points. Hudson won over New Richmond twice, the first time by 18 points and the second time by 23 points. The other teams beaten by large margins were Ellsworth by 20 points and Menomo- nie by 17 points. The closest game was the second game with Osceola. At the end of the game the scoreboard showed 30 to 31 in favor of Hudson. The first game Hudson won by 7 points. The “B squad was able to beat Osceola, Glen- wood City, New Richmond, and Ellsworth twice each. St. Paul’s Johnson, Spring Valley, and Bald- win were able to beat the “B” Raiders twice each. Hudson and River Falls split their games. The first game at River Falls the “B Wildcats” beat the “B Raiders” 42 to 29, and the second game at Hudson the local boys beat River Falls 36 to 33. Another close game was with Baldwin when the “B Black- hawks” downed the “B Raiders” 51 to 48. The outstanding players of the “B” sauad are William Holden, James Linehan, and Timotny Zorn. B Squad Basketball Record Hudson 27 Osceola 20 Hudson 21 Johnson 27 Hudson 28 Glenwood City 24 Hudson 27 Spring Valley 37 Hudson 34 New Richmond 16 Hudson 31 Osceola 30 Hudson 38 Ellsworth 18 Hudson 22 Baldwin 36 Hudson 29 River Falls 42 Hudson 22 Johnson 49 Hudson 36 Glenwood City 24 Hudson 43 Menomonie 26 Hudson 47 New Richmond 24 Hudson 28 Spring Valley 40 Hudson 40 Ellsworth 29 Hudson 48 Baldwin 51 Hudson 36 River Falls 33 Fifth Row: Mary Ellen Hancock, Vera Kohl. Judith Asp, Rosa- lie Holden. Janeth Johnson, Judith Johnson, Elaine Christoph, Karen Sweitzer, Jeanette Swenson, Marccllainc Rauehnot, Joan Suennen. Hope Nord, ZoAnn Graham, Patricia Thorson. Dianne Dvorak. Dianne Wallace, Joy Morrissette, Roberta Lawson, Donna Purdy, Sandra Breault, Jean Christoph. Fourth Row: Lolita Holden, Susanne See, Nancy Karras. Mary Ann Nygard, Rose Marie Reisinger, Karen Montbriand, Janet Branchfield, June Ann Colbeth, Alecia Martinson, Rose Marie Rose, Patricia Cameron. Jean Bengston, Judith Keyes, Catherine Varnum, Anita Bleier, Betty Ann Schullo, Kathleen Martin, Opal Kukuska, Margaret Bonnes, Darlene Kapaun. Mary Ann Simp- son. Third Row: Janice Dabruzzi, Nancy Brown. Mary Ann Kester, Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Nancy Gartmann, Anita Foss, Barbara Blakeman, Kathryn Weitkamp, Margaret Eastman, Judith Evenson, Jane Mullen, Rosemary Bieneman, Karla Schmidt, Mary Ann Evenson, Earleta Volker, Audrey Marek, Barbara Swanson, Shirley Simpson. Second Row: Ruth Ann Crawley, Eva Shcrley, Rosemary Buhr, Carol Beer, Beverly Swanson. Jo Ann Brat hall, Rona Bunce, Sandra Moulton, Doro- thy Toll. DeEtte Johnson, Anita Brown. First Row: Genevieve Knutson, JoAnn Johnson, Burdell Bieneman, Miss See, Marion Ross, Barbara Selbrede, Nancy Hammill. Senior Girls' Athletic Club The Senior Girls' Athletic Club had a very success- ful year under the leadership of Miss Vivian See, ad- viser. and the following officers: president, JoAnn Johnson; vice president, Burdell Bieneman; secretary, Barbara Selbrede; treasurer, Genevieve Knutson; Stu- dent Council representative, Nancy Hammill; and point secretary, Marion Ross. Kickball, which was in charge of Lolita Holden and Larleta Volker. was the opening sport of the year. A round robin tournament was played which the sopho- mores won. Alecia Martinson and Kathleen Martin were the sports heads of volleyball, the second sport of the year. A double round robin tournament was won by the seniors for the second consecutive year. The next unit was stunts and tumbling, a unit added this year. Basketball, with Elizabeth Wintermeyer as head of the sport, was next on the agenda for the G.A.C. The last sport of the year was softball, with Judith Asp as sport head. The G.A.C. members sold pop and coffee at football games as their money making project this year. 38 Heads of Sports Lolita Holden, Earleta Volker, Judith Asp, Elizabeth Wintermeyer. Alecia Martinson, Kathleen Martin. Fifth Row: Donna Johnson, Karen Peterson, Constance Nord- lund, Elizabeth Larson, Jane Asp, Marie Dunn, Sharon Liver- more, Elizabeth Chilgren, Geraldine Stahnkc, Virginia Ander- son, Janice Riedel, Elizabeth Spalding, Donna King, Rochelle Kirkpatrick, Janice Ericson, Priscilla Stohlberg. Holly Ander- son, Rebecca Heiting, Myrtle Pribble, Barbara Blaisdell. Fourth Row: Barbara Sabol, Sharon Lyksett, Sharon Porter, K. Ann Neises, Charlette Holden, Rita Trudell, Sandra Erb, Mary Jane Johannsen, Mary Ann Buttke, Eugenia Beaudry, Beverly Simp- son, Mary Lou Daniels, Sharon Holden, Janet Grass, Judy Mayer, Carol Sundt, Arlene Rehder, Diane Long, Meme Keyes, Mary Plant. Third Row: Beverly Bieneman, Patricia Steiner, Carol Thulin, Lawrina Jacobsen, Ethel Sorenson, Barbara Gherty, Phyllis Cameron, Antoinette Anderson, Margaret Laughman, Mary Alice Swanson, Judith Garden, Lynne Kirchoff. Virginia Bodesheimer, Janet Kukuska, Kay Atwood, Judith Gilmore, Mary Lou O’Keefe. Second Row: Miss Hughes, Karen Lillevold, Karen Ernst, JoAnn Jahnke, Mary Jane Rusch, Mary Danielson, Frances Atkins, Beth Gwin, Bonnie Schettle, Janet Steele, Mary Jane Kukuska. First Row: Carol Myrvold, Jill Frantz, Joan Frazier, Linda Laid, Judith Norris. Junior Girls' Athletic Club The Junior Girls’ Athletic Club is an organization for eighth and ninth grade girls who are interested in belonging to a wholesome and active club. The club encourages its members to take part in various athletic activities as well as school events. This year the group sponsored a very successful Football-Basketball party, and they also put on an annual spring dance which was a very elaborate affair. At the Homecoming game this year, they sold hot dogs and coffee during the halftime. At the beginning of the year the old members ini- ated the new ones into the dub in the usual manner in which the old members sit back and give the orders, and the new ones do all the work. This initiation lasted for three days and ended with a supper at which the “masters” gave their “slaves” proper penalties for failure to carry out demands. Joan Schullo was picked this year to reign as Miss Junior G.A.C. Officers of the organization are Kay Cameron, president: Rebecca Heiting. vice president; Beth Gwin, point secretary; Charlette Holden, record- ing secretary. Miss Hughes is the adviser. 39 1955 Volleyball The Hudson volleyball team, coached by Janies Haas, had a very successful season last year. In their first games played in the tournament at Hudson, they defeated Ellsworth, Baldwin, New Richmond, Spring Valley, and River Falls. By winning these games and the tournament, the “Raiders” earned the right to represent this section in the State Volleyball Tournament held in Madison. In this tournament the “Raiders” placed sixth. This is a very good finish considering that the schools they played against were much larger, and in these schools volleyball is a major sport as basketball is in Hudson. The boys returned with valuable experience, and they hope to return for the fifth time. Since the “Raiders” have started volleyball, they have repre- sented this section four years in a row. Second Row: coach, Mr. Haas. Roger Miller, Wayne Nord, Jack Hudson, Dallas Nord, Dale St. Ores. First Row: James Burnett, Robert Cliryst, Roger Perseiis, Dale Slayberg, Alfred Pribble, Holland Ticdemann. 1955 Baseball Second Row: David Lloyd Peterson, Tom Beer, Charles Wal- brandt, Tom O’Keefe, Jerry Rose, Roger Miller, Tom Benoy, David LeRoy Petersen. First Row: Manager, Holland Tiede- mann, Jon Arneson, Charles Barr, Richard Ostendorf, Harry Bill Erb, Robert Chryst, Sheldon Bearrood, coach, James Haas. The Hudson High School baseball team, coached by James Haas, completed a very successful baseball season. Their first games were played in the New Rich- mond District Tournament. They defeated Roberts 21-6, Osceola 11-1, and New Richmond 3-2, in this tournament. From New Richmond they came back to the Sectional Tournament that was held in Hud- son. In that group of games, Hudson came out as champions after beating Glenwood City by a score of 3-2. To get into the finals of this tournament the “Raiders” had to beat Elmwood. They did that by a score of 8-1. After the “Raiders” won these two tournaments, they played one more game in another sectional to gain the right to the state tournament. In this game Hudson played Hurley at Rice Lake in the sectional play offs. Hurley proved to be the downfall of the “Raiders.” Being one of the best teams in the state, they outplayed die “Raiders” in every field. At the end of the game the final score was 15-0. From these tournaments Hudson played the rest of its games in the summer league which is composed of the schools of the Middle Border Conference. The “Raiders” also came out on the top of this league by beating River Falls for the championship in the last game of the season. The Hudson team had a very able coach in Mr. Haas and has a great deal of material coming back for this year’s team. Second Row: Larry Williamson, Mike Martin, Bill Holden, Bernie Lyksett, Coach James Haas, Mickey Bannon. Jerry Johnson, Roger Dierks, Roger Perseiis, and Holland Tiedc- man, manager. First Row: Jack Hudson, Tom Benoy, Dale Staybcrg, Tom O’Keefe, Jerry Rose, Roger Miller, Charles Walbrandt, and Dallas Nord. 1955 Track The Hudson track team made a very fine showing during their 1955 track season. The team had one track meet before the conference at New Richmond. New Richmond beat Hudson in this meet. At the conference meet at River Falls, Hudson placed third with seven schools competing for honors. At the “Little Olympics” in Menomonie, Hudson made a fine showing. Charles Walbrandt placed second in the 8550 while the relay team placed second in the 880 yard relay. At the Rice Lake Sectional Hudson placed second. Charles Walbrandt placed first in the 880 to be eligible for the state meet in Hudson. Since Roger Dierks won in the pole vault division and the relay team won the 880 yard relay, these groups were eligible for the state meet. At the State Meet at Madison the weather ham- pered the meet considerably. Rain which made the track muddy cut down the time of many boys way down. The relay team took fourth place in their heat. The members of the relay team were Roger Miller, Tom O’Keefe, Dale Stayberg, and Charles WalbrandL 41 Second Row: George Olson, Mr. Bocddeker, James Tulgren, Wayne Hughes, Stewart Anderson, Emmett Edin, Don Linelian, William Knutson, Mr. Schumacher. First Row: Dennis Doonan, Robert Gilbert, Larry Agema, Paul Katner. Junior High Basketball Hudson’s junior high basketball team, coached by Noel Schumacher, ended a successful season by win- ning all of their games. Their record is as follows: Hudson 45 Ellsworth 20 Hudson 47 New Richmond 46 Hudson 34 New Richmond 27 Hudson 45 Bayport 34 Hudson 51 Ellsworth 23 Hudson 25 Bayport 20 42 Senior Band The senior band has had a very successful year and has participated in many events. The band marched in the St. Paul Winter Carnival parade, made several re- cordings that were broadcasted over WSHB, and also kept the school spirit going during the football and basketball season. The highlight of the year came when Rafael Mendez appeared with the band as a trumpet soloist for a winter concert. The clinic, held at New Richmond, and the spring festival at River Falls, ended the activities for the 72 piece band for 1956. The band also participates in various activities throughout the summer months. Band Officers President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Student Council Representative Librarians Managers Director Assistant Director John Lawson Mary Ann Kester Marion Ross Rosalie Holden Judith Asp Earleta Volker William Holden William Slater Ernest McMillan Judith Asp 46 Orchestra Third Row: Judith Asp, Nancy Brown, Audrey Marck, Ernest McMillan, ZoAnn Graham, Jean Christoph. Second Row: Judith Johnson, Marion Boss, Patricia Isaac, Jane Hansen, Anita Foss, Donald Thompson, John Lawson, William Slater, William Holden. First Row: Jeanette Swenson, Nancy Hammill, Eliza- beth Spalding, Rosalie Holden, Mary Ann Evenson, Earleta Volker, Beth Gwin, Karen Sweitzer. Mot in the picture: Janeth Johnson, violin; Judy Evenson, percussion; Louise Harwell, violin; Roberta Lawson, clarinet; Catherine Varnum, oboe. Flutes Rosalie Holden Elizabeth Spalding Elaine Christoph Bruce Penman Beth Gwin Janice Ericson Oboe Catherine Varnum Jane Asp Bassoon James Hansen Clarinets Roberta Lawson Earleta Volker Anita Bleier Mary Ann Evenson Geraldine Stahnke Elizabeth Chilgren Margaret Eastman Myrna Silvernale Jo Ann Brathall Marie Dunn Eva Sherley Judith Stewart Kathleen Martin Larry Williamson Leroy Dull Rebecca Heiting Barbara Gherty Karen Peterson Band Roster Saxophones Judith Asp Anita Foss Nancy Karras Donna Johnson Audrey Marek Rose Marie Reisinger Mary Ann Kester Mary Ellen Hancock Bass Viols Jean Christoph Zo Ann Graham Bass Horn Ronald Daniels Roland Daniels Percussions Nancy Brown Judy Evenson Joan Frazier Gregory Peterson Jeanette Swenson Thomas Younger Gary Lein Band Director Ernest McMillan Bass Clarinets Jane Mullen Man Jane Rusch French Horns Janeth Johnson Judith Johnson Marion Ross Dianne Dvorak Cornets John Lawson Donald Thompson David LeRoy Petersen David McMillan Paul Katncr Barbara Blaisdell Ronald Anderson James Schwenk Richard Kidd James Tulgren Dennis Peterson Trombones Karen Sw eitzer William Holden William Slater Stewart Anderson Paul Anderson Ronald Strasser Baritones Elizabeth Wintermeyer Robert Haugen Kathryn Weitkamp n c 9) 9 IP 7, Fourth Row: Geraldine Stahnke. Gloria Miller, John Law- son. William Holden, William Slater. Dallas Nord, Tom Benoy, Stephen FrohlichPr, David LeRoy Petersen, James Shirley, Wrilliam Lutterman. Michael Bannon, Michael Martin. Donald Thompson, Joan Suennen, Hope Nord. Third Row: Sharon Holden. Mary Danielson, Kay Atwood. Robert Haugen, Larry Williamson, David Benoy, Timothy Bommer. Harry Bill Erb, Paul Anderson, James Schwenk, David McMillan. Bruce Penman, Charles Reisinger, Jean Bengston, Beverly Hanson, Rose Marie Reisinger. Second Row: Janet Branchfield, Judith Evenson, Rosalie Holden, Barbara Blakeman, Roberta Lawson, Karen Sweitzer, Eliza- beth Spalding, Janeth Johnson, Judith Asp, Judith Johnson, Marion Ross, Jeanette Swenson, Sandra Breault, Nancy Brown, Anita Foss, JoAnn Johnson, Carol P nce, Jane Mullen. First Row: Genevieve Knutson, Anita Bleier, Eliza- beth Wintermeyer, Mary Helen Hancock, Mary Ann Even- son, Mr. Ulring, Earleta Volker, Carol Orf, Catherine Var- num, Elizabeth Schullo, Beth Gwin. Mixed Chorus For the first time in the history of Hudson High School the Mixed Chorus was under the direction of a male supervisor. Harold Ulring directed the Chorus in various public appearances which were at the high school assemblies, the annual Christmas program, P.T.A., the pop concert, and commencement. The sixty members which constituted the chorus met every morning from 8:00 to 8:25. The accom- panist was Judith Asp. The officers were president, Dallas Nord; vice president, John Lawson, secre- tary-treasurer, David LeRoy Petersen, and Student Council representative, Harry Bill Erb. The Chorus sang “Wake Awake,” “Great Day” and “The New Ashmolean Marching Society and Students Conservatory Band” at the Music Festival. 48 Fourth Row: Roberta Lawson, Elaine Christoph, Karen Sweit- zer, Rosalie Holden, Marion Ross, Judith Asp, Ceraldine Stahnke, Hope Nord, Gloria Miller, Kathryn Weitkamp, Mar- garet Eastman. Jeanette Swenson, Judith Johnson, Janetli Johnson. Nancy Brown. Third Row: Lolita Holden, Janet Grass. Alecia Martinson, Genevieve Knutson, Kathleen Martin, Suz- anne See, Jean Bengston, Mary Danielson. Mary Lou O'Keefe, Karen Ernst, Patricia Cameron, Rose Marie Reisinger, Opal Kukuska, Sharon Holden, Beverly Hanson. Second Row: Sallie Jensen, Carol Pence, Mary Ann Evenson, Earleta Volker, Carol Orf, Jo Ann Johnson, Anita Foss, Barbara Blakeman, Sandra Breault, Jean Christoph, Donna Purdy, Jane Mullen, Judy Evenson, Catherine Varnum, Mr. Ulring. First Row: Mary Ellen Hancock, Kay Cameron, Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Burdell Bieneman, Kay Atwood, Beth Gwin, Anita Bleier, Betty Ann Schullo, June Ann Colbeth, Patricia Steiner. Girls7 Glee Club The Girls Glee Club is the oldest organized choral group in the history of the school. Organized in 1916, it is still a major organization in the music department. Under the direction of Harold Ulring the Glee Club is comprised of forty-nine members. They made several public appearances this year including the Rotary Club. Christmas program, P.T.A., and assemblies. This year they prepared “If With All Your Hearts” by Mendelssohn, for the music festival at River Falls. The club officers were as follows: Genevieve Knut- son, president; Judith Johnson, vice president; Gloria Miller, secretary; Jean Bengston, Student Council rep- resentative; Judith Asp, accompanist. SOPHOMORE GIRLS’ TRIPLE TRIO ope Nord, Gloria Miller, Roberta Lawson, Kath- n Weitkamp, Judith Evenson, Jane Mullen, Carol ence, Mary Ellen Hancock, Lolita Holden. JUNIOR GIRLS’ OCTET Zo Ann Graham, Jeanette Swenson, Karen Sweitzer, Barbara Blakeman, Betty Ann Schullo, Anita Foss, Mary Ann Evenson, Genevieve Knutson. 49 Cha-Cha-Cha Artists The Rafael Mendez Concert Final Production Standing: David Lloyd Peterson, Charles Walbrandt, Robert Moulton, Janies Peterson, Dale St. Ores, Thomas Steele, Ronald Willie, Harry Bill Erb, Dallas Nord. John Lawson, Stephen Frohlicher, Roland Daniels, Thomas Benoy. Mary Lou O'Keefe, Mr. Ileiting, Karen Ernst, Judy Keyes, Kathryn Weitkamp. Sitting: Jean Bengston, Nancy Brown, Patricia Cameron. Nancy Hammill. Mary Ann Nygard, Mary Ann Evenson, Bur- dell Bieneman. Rosalie Holden, Marion Ross, Jean Christoph, Kay Cameron, Beverly Swanson. Student Council Hudson students contributed 720 pounds of clothing for the Save the Children Federation clothing drive which was sponsored by the Student Council. Rosalie Holden. Mary Ann Evenson, and Stephen Frohlicher engineered the vigorous campaign to secure clothing for needy children in the United States and Europe. Appointing all-school committees, discussing prob- lems connected with pep assemblies, and planning homecoming festivities were a few of the Student Council’s activities this year. David Lloyd Peterson was selected chairman of the committee to make plans for a Care dance to he sponsored in the spring. The money raised from the dance is used to send Care packages to people in various countries in Europe, as Turkey, Greece, and Germany. All School Officers David Lloyd Peterson, president; John Lawson, vice-president; Patricia Cameron, secretary; Marion Ross, senior activity manager; Stephen Frohlicher, junior ac- ticity manager. Social Committee: Mrs. Meschkc, advisor. Charles Walbrandt, Bar- dell Bieneman, Ronald Willie, Ju- dith Asp. Pep Committee: Standing: Kathleen Martin, Miss See, adviser, Genevieve Knutson. Sitting: Mary Ann Kester, Joan Suennen, Dianne Dvorak, Hope Nord, Mary Lou O’Keefe, Rose Marie Rose, Nancy Brown, Audrey Marek. All School Committees Usher Committee: Jean Beng- ston, Patricia Cameron, Thom- as Benoy, Mr. Ulring, adviser, Dallas Nord, Dale St. Ores, Janeth Johnson. Assembly Committee: Beverly Swanson, Mary Ann Evenson, Mr. Rebholz. adviser, Nancy Hammill,Mary Ann Nygard. 53 Fourth Row: Mary Ann Kester, Burdell Bieneman, Roberta Lawson, Zo Ann Graham, Elizabeth Spalding, David Benoy, Robert Beeson, Thomas Koltke, Joan Suennen, Lloyd Gil- bert, Geraldine Stahnke, James Benoy, Dianne Dvorak. Barbara Blaketnan, Barbara Swanson. Third Row: Rita Trudell, Sharon Holden, Suzanne See, Rose Marie Reisin- ger, Karen Ernst, Janet Kukuska. Kay Cameron, June Ann Colbeth. Patricia Steiner, Opal Kukuska. Mary Ann Ny- gard, Nancy Karras, Janet Grass, Judith Mayer. Second Row: Nancy Hammill, James Schwenk, Elaine Christoph, Kathryn Wcitkamp, Marion Ross, Judith Johnson. Janeth Johnson, Donna Purdy, Sandra Breault, Jean Christoph, Dale Gifford, Myrna Silvernale. Nancy Gartmann. First Row: Barbara Gherty, Karen Peterson, Constance Nord- lund. Rosemary Bieneman, .Miss Hughes, Catherine Varnum, Sallie Jensen, Rebecca Heiting, Kay Atwood, Judith Garden, Beth Gwin. Debate “Should governmental subsidies be granted ac- cording to need to high school graduates who quali- fy for additional training?” was the question debated by Hudson High’s debate squad in 1955-56. The season got underway with a practice tourna- ment held November 17 in New Richmond. This gave newcomers to debate a chance to find out what it was really like. The next big event in the debate season was a two day tournament which was also held in New Rich- mond. Hudson sent eight members of its “A” squad, who did a fine job of representing our school. All who attended this tournament agreed that they gained a good deal of debating experience and had a lot of fun too. Students interested in debate are divided into two groups, the senior debaters and the junior debate club. Both groups were under the capable coaching of Miss Helen Hughes. The freshman and sopho- mores who comprise the junior debate club met every Monday at 10:30. Debate-minded juniors and seniors held supper meetings on Thursday evenings. The juniors held debates among themselves while the seniors prepared for league debates and tourna- ments. Students participating in debates, both within our own school and with other schools, learn to think quickly and speak with ease before an audience plus having an enjoyable time in a valuable speech activity. 54 Messrs, and Mmes. Heiling and Rock La Vien Rose Grand March I Love Paris Junior Prom '55 Une Nuit Parisienne An Evening in Paris Moulin Rouge Mamselle Arts and Crafts Club Making Christinas center pieces and foot- stools, painting pictures, or finishing skiis have been the projects of the Arts and Crafts Club. Members: Paul Anderson, Ronald Anderson, Richard Bengston, James Benoy, James Burton, Gary Bylander, Jo Ann Brathall, Rona Bunce, Ruth Ann Crawley, Janice Dahruzzi. Daryl Dahlby, LeRoy Dull. Leona Ecker, Donald Engebretson, Lloyd Gilbert, Olaf Graven, Beverly Hanson, David Hart, Lyle Hassebroek, Henry Harwell, Louise Harwell, Duane Hauge, Sallie Jensen, De Ette Johnson, Donna Johnson, Tom Johnson, Tom Kester, Vera Kohl, John Lawson, Gary Lein, Richard Lemon, David McMillan, Richard Ostendorf, Bruce Penman, James Peterson, Myrtle Pribble, Bernard Rehder, Charles Reisinger, John Roney, Karla Schmidt. James Schwenk, Eva Sherley, Marsha Sherwood, Bill Sherwood, Mary Ann Simpson, Dale Stayberg, James Stewart, Ronald Strasser, James Tulgren, Paul Wright, Mr. Weitkamp, and Miss Hughes. Library Club The Library Club arranged groups of books in a reading room for teach- er and pupil inspection, catalogued the book orders for the year, and learned about the duties of a school librarian. Members: Kay Atwood, Mary Lou Daniels, Mary Danielson, Sheila Emerson, Rebecca Heiting, Barbara Gherty, Mary Jane Johann- sen, Roberta Lawson, Gloria Miller, Marlene Neubarth, Constance Nord- lund, Barbara Selbrede. Janice Spott, Dorothy Toll, Kathryn Weitkamp, and Miss Lee, adviser. Safety Council Promoting school safety was the objective of the Safety Council com- posed of representatives from each advisory group. Members: Richard Bengston, David Benoy, Thomas Benoy, Barbara Blakeman, Richard Cameron. Jean Christoph, Mary Danielson, Beverly Hanson, Michael Martin, Donna Purdy, William Slater, Barbara Swanson, Ear- letaVolker, Tim Zorn, Mr. Johnson, adviser. Home Economics Club Making corsages, pins, earrings, and baked goods which were sold was the Home Eco- nomics Club’s way of earning money. In the spring the girls modeled clothing they had made at the Mother-Daughter tea. Members: Anita Brown, Leona Ecker, Beverly Hanson, Sallie Jensen, Jo Ann Johnson, Barbara Miller, Carol Orf, Judy Peterson, Yvonne Roepke, Clarice Severson, Marsha Sherwood, Myrna Silvernale, Shirley Simpson. Mrs. Geimer and Mrs. Jacobson were the advisers. Future Teachers of America The aim of the Future Teachers of America is to in- terest young people in the profession of teaching. Third Row: Jean Bengston, Burdell Bieneman, Judith Asp, Marion Ross, Marcellaine Rauchnot, Mr. Rock, adviser, Sandra Breault, Beverly Swanson, Karen Sweitzer, Anita Foss. Second Row: Nancy Brown, Thomas Benoy, Wil- liam Dabruzzi, David Petersen, Janeth Johnson. First Row: Rosalie Holden, Barbara Swanson, Joan Suennen, Judith Johnson, Charles Walbrandt, Rose Marie Reis- inger. Conservation Club During hunting season the Conservation Club displayed posters on tips for safe hunting. They saw movies on con- servation and helped plant trees in the spring. Mr. Schu- macher was the adviser. Fifth Row: David Kirkpatrick, Dallas Nord, W ayne Nord, Lloyd Gilbert, Bruce King. Fourth Row: David Evenson, Clayton Iverson, William Holden, Gary Johnson, Richard Detlefsen. Third Row: Ronald Bosman, Edward Barber, Jerrold Harmon, Dar- rell Newman, Richard Books. Second Row: David Burke, Roger Lange, Charles Reisinger, Dale Gifford, David Casey. First Row: Larry Williamson, Mr. Schumacher, Nels Lee, Paul Wright, Jerry Johnson. of eighteen members who endeavored to help their fellow members with a car problem. Members: Jerry Amundson, Michael Bannon, Thomas Benoy, Gary Eastman, Thomas Everson, David Foss. George Graven. Jerry Johnson. John Kester. Robert Moulton. Dallas Nord. Wayne Nord. Clayton Noreen. David LeRoy Petersen. Robert Plahn. William Slater, Dale St. Ores. Thomas Steele. Ronald Willie, Richard Young, Mr. Mueller, adviser. Future Farmers of America Members of the Future Farmers of America organization learned skills in deal- ing with animals by raising livestock pro- jects. Third Row: Roy Hart, Robert Ste- wart, Sheldon Bearrood, George Neubarth, Gary Johnson, George Loughney, James Schwenk. Second Row: Alfred Schrank. Ronald Roettger, James Linehan, David Hart, Donald Roettger, Robert Johnson, Robert Gilbert, Paul Katner. First Row: William Lutterman, Ronald Willie, Rich- ard Beer, Norman Rehder, William Slater. Telescope Club Members in the Telescope Club studied astronomical instruments, planets, and stars, and built telescopes of their own. Members: James Lamphier, Richard Schaubsehlager, John Hey wood, Ronald Anderson, William Sherwood, Sheldon Bearrood, Martin Sahnow, Carl Arndt, Bernard Rehder, Robert Beeson. Paul Anderson, Edward Barber, Mr. Weitkamp, Miss Hughes. Hi Y Club “To create, maintain, and extend through- out the home, school, and community high standards of Christian character” is the aim of the Hi Y Club which has the following members: Thomas Benoy, Ronald Daniels, Stephen Frohlicher, James Lamphier, John Lawson, Dallas Nord, Roger Persell, David LeRoy Petersen, David Lloyd Peterson, Rob- ert Plahn, Norman Rehder, William Slater, Dale St Ores, Don Thompson, Mr. McMillan, adviser. Drama Club Camera Club The Camera Club’s sales and projects during the year have equipped the darkroom with needed equipment in- cluding dryer, print box, and safe lights. The members are as follows: Fifth Row: Mr. Johnson, adviser. Richard Young, James Lamphier. Fourth Row: Leone Martinson, George Solsvig, William Dabruzzi, William Hatch. Third Rotv: Jerry Amundson, Roger Martinson, Richard Books, Dianne Dvorak, Barbara Selbrede, Kenneth Gerhan. Second Rotv: Patricia Thorson. Dianne Wallace. Gail Trudell, Joy Morrissette, Nancy Gartmann, David Casey. First Row: Shirley Bearrood, Janeth Bol, Opal Kukuska, Mary Ann Nygard, Kathy Martin, Sallie Jensen. Speech perfection, good choice of speech material, play produc- tion, and choral reading were the aims of the Drama Club. With Mrs. Rolle as adviser, the group included the following: Kay Cameron, Martha Cornelissen, Mary Danielson, Dianne Dvorak, Margaret Eastman, Sandra Erb, Karen Ernst, Judith Garden. Bar- bara Gherty, Janet Grass, Beth Gwin, Rebecca Heiting, Sharon Holden, Janet Kukuska, Constance Nordlund, Karen Petersen, Elizabeth Spalding, Patricia Steiner, Joan Suennen, Mary Alice Swanson, Kathryn Weitkamp. True Blue Annual Staff Arranging and cropping pictures, writing Rories of school activities, taking subscriptions, and scurrying around to meet the four deadlines have kept the 1956 True Blue staff on their toes since the first day of school. Members of the staff were: editors, Janeth Johnson and Judith Johnson; assistant editors, Jeanette Swen- son and Mary Ann Evenson; senior editors, Burdell Bieneman, Judith Asp, Marion Ross, Jean Bengston, and Shirley Simpson; sophomore editors, Anita Bleier and Jane Mullen; freshman editors, Elizabeth Spalding and Rebecca Heiting; speech, Catherine Varnum; in- strumental music, Zo Ann Graham and Myrna Silver- nale; vocal music, Anita Foss and Barbara Blakeman; G.A.C., Mary Ann Evenson; Jr. G.A.C., Kathryn Weit- kamp; debate, Rosemary Bieneman and Marion Ross; sports, John Lawson, David LeRoy Petersen, David Lloyd Peterson, and Wayne Handlos; feature writers, Rosalie Holden and Nancy Hammill; photographers, James Lamphier and Carol Beer; typists, Patricia Cameron, Barbara Swanson, Beverly Swanson, and Donna Purdy; senior business manager, Jean Chris- toph; junior business manager, Sheldon Bearrood; adviser, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbertson. Journalism Club Reporting school news in the “Star Observer” and preparing dope sheets for the Regional Basketball Tournament were the activities of the Journalism Club. The members were Jean Bengston, Burdell Bieneman, Rosemary Bieneman, Patricia Cameron, Mary Ann Evenson, Stephen Frohlicher, Zo Ann Graham, Nancy Hammill, Wayne Handlos, Rosalie Holden, Janeth Johnson, Judith Johnson, Marcy Rauchnot, Rose Marie Reisinger, Barbara Swanson, Jeanette Swenson. The adviser was Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbertson. I Christmas Program The strains of Darby’s “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” as introduced by the Mixed Chorus, began the annual Christmas program on Thursday, December 22, 1955, at eight o’clock P.M. The program, under the direction of Harold Ulring, consisted of numbers by the Mixed Chorus, Girls’ Glee Club, and group ensembles such as the sophomore triple trio, the junior octet, the senior triple trio, and the senior quartet. O Holy Night” and “He Shall Feed His Flock” were the most familiar of the several songs sung by the Girls’ Glee Club. The soloists from the group were Barbara Blakeman, Anita Foss, and Karen Sweitzer. “The Song of Christmas,” arranged by Fred Waring, was the final and fitting selection that brought the program tp a close. The number por- trays the story of the nativity in Christmas songs, carols, and Biblical verses It was sung by the Mixed Chorus and narrated by Ernest McMillan. Judith Asp and Mrs. Harold Walbrandt were the accom- panists for the program. 64 Senior Class Play “It’s a social phenomena every student of our times has commented on. The home is going to pot! Inis summed up George Miller’s ideas on family life in “All in the Family,” the senior class play, presented December 1, 1955, under the direc- tion of Fred Johnson. The entire household of Fred and Martha Miller (David LeRoy Petersen and Rosalie Holden) is dis- rupted by the visit of Miss Muller (Judith Asp), a teacher from the high school. Miss Muller wanted the Miller’s permission to have their son George, (Wayne Handlos) appear on a radio program, and casually mentioned that George had the I.Q. of a genius. This bit of information has a startling effect on the entire family. Even the romance of their daught- er Doris (Janeth and Judith Johnson) and Biff (David Lloyd Peterson) was threatened. The real trouble didn’t start though until George the “genius” analyzed what was wrong with the Miller family life and decided to change it. As George and a group of his friends (Sandra Breault, Anita Brown, Carol Beer, and Beverly Hanson) discuss their views on how family life is “going to pot,” Mr. Miller listens, not so patiently, and finally airs his views regarding family life. He puts up some convincing arguments, and the young people become assured that the family isn’t so bad off after all. Adding humor to the play was Henry Graybill (Raymond Miller) a rather eccentric neighbor of the Millers, a reporter (Donna Purdy) and a pho- tographer (James Lamphier). A fine production staff that contributed a great deal to the success of the play included Burdell Bieneman, Mary Ann Kester. Audrey Marek, Rose Marie Reisinger, Elizabeth Wintermeyer, Barbara Swanson, Jerome Amundson, Dale St. Ores and Marion Ross. Senior Class Will Being of not so sound mind and body, we, the senior class of 1 50, do bequeath the following things: To the juniors we leave the ability to produce and present a memorable Senior Class Play. To the sophomores we leave the ability to raise money for the Junior-Senior Prom. To the freshmen we leave our many experiences during our high school years. As individuals we do bequeath the following: Jerry Amundson leaves the laundry bags for next year’s manager. Judy Asp leaves her homemaking award to next year’s future homemaker. Carol Beer leaves her giggle recorded on the Dictaphone, never to be lost. Richard Beer leaves a prize pig to the agriculture classes. Jean Bengston leaves her cute “quips’ for all to enjoy. James Benoy leaves to learn more about higher mathematics. Thomas Benoy leaves to become the bo'bby-soxers’ idol. Wayne Benoy leaves his agriculture ability to future agri- culture students. Burdell Bieneman leaves on her skates. Sandra Breault leaves the wastebaskets full of gum. Anita Brown leaves to see the world through her stewardess career. Nancy Brown leaves her laugh echoing in the halls. Cary Cameron leaves whistling a happy melody. Patricia Cameron leaves—still the friend of the plumber. Jean Christoph leaves in the car, of course. Janice Dabruzzi leaves her Italian recipes to Mary Lou O’Keefe. Wi liam Dah in leaves his quiet ways—we hope someone will use them. Mabel Deal leaves to plan her trousseau. Leona Ecker leaves her baby-sitting job to Kathy Varnum. Hary Bill Erb leaves to publish a “Hunters’ Corner” in the “Star Observer.” David Foss leaves wondering why he can’t bring his car to school. Richard Cartmann leaves his civilian clothes at home. George Graven leaves his math book in the desk—perma- nently. Wayne Hand os leaves to be home before eleven. Beverly Hanson leaves her “little ways” to Opal Kukuska. Jerrold Harmon leaves his quiet ways to Olaf Graven. Louise Harwell leaves to start a used car lot. Rosalie Holden leaves the school less one good poet. Clayton Iverson leaves—tired. Jo Ann Johnson leaves to become an efficient private secre- tary. Judith and Janeth Johnson leave us wondering which is which. Mary Ann Kester leaves the memory of her acting in pep skits. Bruce King leaves his natural blond hair to Marsha Sher- wood. James Lamphier leaves clicking his camera. John Lawson leaves his rhythm to Greg Peterson. Ne s Lee leaves for the woods. Bill Lutterman leaves his studious ways to Gary Lein. Richard “Harpo” Mann leaves memories of his artistic ability on the bulletin lK ard. Audrey Marek leaves her cheers and yells to help inspire another Championship team. Raymond oilier leaves the students to starve between classes. Marlene Neubarth leaves her many clothes to anyone who can’t afford to own so many. Dallas Nord leaves his megaphone to our future cheerleaders. Wayne Nord leaves to manufacture a (Ford) jet rocket. Carol Orj leaves her soft voice to Joan Schullo. Dalp Pp'SpHi 1 � sves his bashful wavs to Joan Suennen. David “Pete Petersen leaves—rough and tough. David “Pic Peterson leaves the school with memories of his many clever antics. Robert Plahn leaves his happy-go-lucky ways to Bernard Lyksett. Donna Purdy leaves the “gang” minus the use of her car. Norman Rehder leaves his seat on hall duty to Mickey Bannon. Rose Marie Reisinger leaves her long walk to her brother, Charles. Marion Ross leaves her most prized possession—her crown. Dale St. Ores leaves with his automobile window still broken. James Shirley leaves the shop class minus an industrious worker. Shirley Simpson leaves to teach the “bop.” Barbara Swanson leaves her parties for her sister Beverly to enjoy. Don Thompson leaves his wavy hair to Tom Everson. Ear eta Volker leaves her pleasant ways to next year’s seniors. Charles Walbrandt leaves everyone wondering. Ronald Willie leaves the center position on the basketball team vacant. Elizabeth Wintermeyer leaves her wit to anyone capable of using it. Paul Wright leaves his ways with girls to Dick Cameron. Richard Young leaves to become bowling champion. We leave the teachers bewildered! We wish to extend a word of thanks along with our gratitude to the faculty for the countless number of times they so will- ingly rendered their services during our most enjoyable years —those we spent at Hudson high. 67 Senior Class Prophecy We predict— Jerome Amundson will open an eversharp-repair service. Judy Asp will become a concert pianist. Carol Beer will have a permanent position running the pop- corn machine. Richard Beer will make and sell hand-made steam engines. Jean Bengston will receive a bachelor of spinsterhood degree from R. U. Normal. James Benoy will become a mathematics teacher at M.I.T. Thomas Benoy will go bankrupt giving away autographed pictures and will then become wealthy again by selling them for fifty cents each. Wayne Benoy will be the first person to make a one-way trip from the moon. Burdell Bieneman will lead a movement to keep roller rinks open every night except Sunday and Thursday. Sandra Breault will open “Breault’s Beauty Shop for Bleached Brunettes.” Anita Brown will become famous as the winner of an Olym- pic medal for figure-skating. Nancy Brown will teach tap-dancing and baton twirling. Gary Cameron will someday trade in his ’38 Chevrolet for a car of newer vintage—probably a 40 or ’41. Pat Cameron will become executive secretary to Wayne Nord who will marry a Ford and become president of the company. Jean Christoph will run a one-truck trucking line between Hudson and Trout Brook. Janice Dabruzzi will be chief spaghetti maker at Ronnie Willie’s establishment, “Ronnie’s Restaurant.” William Dahlin will stop getting hair cuts and become a wrestler. Mabel Deal will become assistant editor of “Good House- keeping” magazine. Leona Ecker will perfect a cure for sinus sufferers. Harry Bill Erb will work on the economical side of coupes being used as family cars. David Foss will move across the tracks and become a citizen of Hudson proper. Richard Gartmann will operate “Pruny’s Plum-Drying Fac- tory.” George Graven will get a patent on his latest invention, brakeless cars. Wayne Handlos will become a veterinarian and specialize in goldfish diseases. Beverly Hanson will introduce the latest in women’s hair cuts, “The Cute Crew.” Jerrold Harmon will be a successful young author. His first publication will be “I Wed Three Wives.” Louise Harwell will run a junkyard and call it “Harwell’s Haven for Hot Heaps.” Rosalie Holden will be known as the “hostess with the mostest in the refrigerator.” Clayton Iverson will build a bowling alley and feature colored balls to suit your mood. Janeth Johnson will write a newspaper column called “On Crinoline Road.” Jo Ann Johnson will be presented with a gold watch for outstanding tardiness while working at the hospital. Judith Johnson will run a correspondence course in letter writing. Mary Ann Kester will become a lecturer on the subject of “The Importance of No Square Meals A Day.” Bruce King will become a dish-washer in a flying-saucer factory. James Lamphier will recover from wounds he will receive while filming lions for the opening of M-G-M Productions. John Lawson will give trumpet lessons to Harry James’ chil- dren. A'e!s Lee will become the first foreign-born president of Ireland. Bill Latter man will cross the Atlantic to become the first Englishman with a Western drawl. Richard Mann will become a famous artist and will paint the interior of the Empire State Building. Audrey Marek will open a cooking school for people who don’t know how. Raymond Miller will organize the Ex-Lex Fudge Company. Marlene Neubarth will be chosen “Best-dressed Woman over 80” in 2030. Dallas Nord will own and operate a streetcar line between Hudson and Stillwater. Carol Orf will become the first woman mayor of Burkhardt. Dale Perseiis will record “Faith. Hope and Charity” and gross several million. David LeRoy Petersen will deevlop a scientific cure for goose- pimples. David Lloyd Peterson will write a book on how to be presi- dent of Student Council and still have time to eat and sleep. Robert Plahn will manufacture “Whitey’s Whitewash.” Donna Purdy will go into partnership with her father and run “Purdy’s Pride Shoe Shoppe” on the corner of Seventh and Wabasha in Si. Paul. Norman Rehder will manufacture triangular ice cubes. Rose Marie Reisinger will marry into royalty and become the wife of Baron Von Berg. Marion Ross will resign from her position as good-will am- bassador of Hudson to accept the position of United States ambassador to Monaco. Dale St. Ores will wear out at least three Cadillacs. James Shirley will build a steam-heated tunnel from Hudson High to the center of North Hudson. Shirley Simpson will run a tutoring service across the street from school for students who don’t understand alvanced math. Barbara Swanson will become editor of “Field and Stream” magazine. Don Thompson will write a book. “You’re Never Too Young Too Dye.” Earleta Volker will become a mechanic and invent a car that runs on water. Charles Walbrandt will change his last name to Atlas and manufacture1 road maps. Elizabeth Wintermeyer will take over the ownership of Ek- man’s Bakery and will arise at 4:00 A.M. each morning to prepare her spe cialty, “Liz’s Ixmgjohns.” Paul If'right will be employee! by Hollywood to le ach young stars the art of angling. Richard Young will study the building and mending of bodies and open a doll factory. 68 Forensics Hours of choosing speeches and topics, writing, cut- ting, memorizing, finding practice time, and, finally practicing are a few of the things the speech students and their coaches must go through while participating in spring speech. Of course, “butterflies, chills, and restless pacing portray a vivid picture as the student is frantically trying to remember the opening words of his speech. All of these items led up to annual League Speech Contest held at New Richmond on March 13. Hudson had fifteen students participating in this contest. In serious declamation Margaret Eastman gave “I Was a Hobo Kid” and Barbara Blakeman gave “The Perfect Match;” Mary Ann Evenson gave “Go Ahead Dear— I’m Listening” and Judith Asp gave “Going Steady” in the humorous declamation division. The entrants of the extemporaneous speaking contest were Steve Frohlicher and Nancy 11 am mill: Beth Gwin and Jeanette Swenson were in the extemporaneous reading group. Bill Lutterman gave “Our Most Pre- cious Possession” and Dianne Dvorak gave “Must They Walk Alone” in ten minute original oratory; Marion Ross gave “Second Chance” and Rosalie Holden gave “No Money Down” in the four minute original oratory division. Interpretative reading was a new division this year, and in this grouping Catherine Varnum gave “Baggy Pants” and Kathryn Weitkamp gave “The Death of the Hired Man;” Nancy Gartmann was Hudson’s con- testant in non-original oratory and spoke on education. The following students received “A’s” in the League Contest: Margaret Eastman. Barbara Blakeman, Judith Asp, Beth Gwin, Jeanette Swenson, Catherine Varnum. Dianne Dvorak. Bill Lutterman, and Marion Ross. Mary Ann Evenson, Stephen Frohlicher, Nancy Hammill, Kathryn Weitkamp, and Rosalie Holden re- ceived B’s” on their readings, and Nancy Gartmann got a “C” on her speech. Miss Helen Hughes, Mrs. Frances Rolle, and Fred Johnson were the coaches. The students who received “A’s” in the League Con- test went on to the District Contest held March 17, in River Falls. The students receiving “A’s” at the Dis- trict were then eligible to go to the State Contest held in Madison, April 14. 69 D.A.R. Award Marion Ross The future strength and progessiveness of our nation depend upon the youth of today. Good citizens possess- ing the virtues of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism develop and are guided from early school days to the time of their graduation from high school. Recognizing the importance of good citizenship in young people, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1935 has sponsored the D.A.R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. Each year an outstanding senior girl from each state is awarded a 8100 bond and the honor of being the D.A.R. Good Citizen of her state. Hudson High School has selected its most outstand- ing senior citizen, Marion Ross, as its candidate for the 1956 state contest. Marion has capably executed the duties of important school offices which include president of the senior class, and junior and senior activity manager. She was student director of the senior class play, and has been a member of Student Council for many years. She was chosen 1956 Homecoming Queen of Hudson High School, and has been an active member of the Girl Scouts of America. A job done by Marion is a job well done. She is loyal to family, community, church, school, and friends. Because she possesses the highest qualities of good citizenship, the faculty presents the D.A.R. Good Citi- zenship Award for 1956 to Marion Ross. 70 Representative Senior David LeRoy Petersen David LeRoy Petersen was chosen the 1956 repre- sentative senior of Hudson High School. Scholastically David has been an outstanding student while his special contributions to Hudson High School have been in the fields of athletics and music. He was a valuable member of the football, basket- ball and baseball teams, fie was an enthusiastic and loyal member of the hand, Mixed Chorus, and several small vocal and instrumental groups during his high school career. In his senior year he was a dependable and cooperative member of the True Blue staff. Because he has shown a fine type of character and loyalty to his school, is always friendly and courteous, the faculty is pleased to present the award to this deserving student. School Calendar Tuesday, September 6—The younger set in Hudson arose early this morning in order to be present for the first day of school. Wednesday, September 28—“What is he talking about?” was the question asked by girls in the English 111 class when Dick Lemon gave a talk on “souped-up” car engines. Wednesday, October 12—After Mary Ann Kester threw the ripe tomato at the astonished pep skit audience, a surprised Mary Ann received the tomato right back on the stage. Wednesday, October 26—The people whose arms were in slings today weren’t football casualties; theyTc the driver educa- tion students practicing first aid. Friday, October 28—The end of football season brought the final shower room performance of Dale Perseiis singing “Faith, Hope and Charity.” Monday, October 31—At the Hallowe’en Party our attention was momentarily drawn from the cat and the fiddle when the usually-dignified senior boys arrived in bermuda shorts. Tuesday, November 1—Mr. Rock, unable to restrain himself any longer, borrowed a phrase from Jackie Gleason when talking to the students and their championship football team—“Mm'Boy, you are a good group!” Tuesday, November 15—The band lost another member off the back of the risers today. Wednesday, November 16—Our scholars waded through the year’s first big snow fall today. Don't let it tire you, “kids;” there’s a long winter ahead. Wednesday, November 23—Mr. Mueller appeared to be a bunuie ot nerves today. Maybe it’s because he had to ride with his drivers training students for the first time. Tuesday, December 6—What was the glow we noticed in the vicinity of the Ag room today? Could it be Mr. Rebholz beaming over his new baby boy? Thursday, December 15—We noticed some people very willing to shake hands today and then realized that the juniors were sporting new class rings. Friday, December 16-VJe couldn’t help noticing that over- night the seniors’ class rings had become much brighter. Could it he so as not to lx outdone by the juniors? Friday, December 23—According to the juniors’ autobiogra- phies they were all little angels in their younger days. But they couldn't have changed that much, could they? Thursday, January 12 Jerry Amundson, considering mechanics as a profession, was practicing in English class on mechani- cal pencils. Friday, January 20—The boys really made a hit with their fancy hats at the game tonight. They are wearing their spring bonnets a little early. Monday, January 30—Miss See was awarded a citation for extraordinary service beyond the call of duty in finding lost, stolen, and run-down watches. Monday. February 13—Miss Lee found her missing desk atop a table n the librarv. Tuesday. February 14— And as the hot dog fell at Mr. Heiting’s feet from Sandra’s book, she exciaiiueu, ,f vhar’ that?” Monday, February 20—The question most asked of the girls with the ever-lightening hair is “What bottle did you get that out of?” Thursday, March 1—Mrs. Rolle’s unit on slang has been en- lightening to her. Wednesday, March 7—We have to be extra careful now. This year’s squirt guns are doubled barreled! Friday, March 23—No school was held over the week-end. Friday, April 13—As the nervous practice teacher took the seniors to a movie, he gave one last warning, “Remember, I don’t want any noise while you’re going through the corduroys.” Friday, May 4—The juniors really transformed the gym into a “Dreamland” for the Prom this year. Thursday, May 31—The seniors departed, diploma in hand, and the rest of us prepared to sleep for three months. $6 Vc R|ue