Robbinsdale High School - Robin Yearbook (Robbinsdale, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

. FOREWORD FTER sweating and slaving many fruitless hours over thoughts for a clever foreword to be used in the Robin, the staff decided to take a galloping poll to see if it was worth the effort. Therefore, we, the 1949 annual staff, are offering the tidy sum of $1.13 to the first person who, after reading this foreword, reports to the staff office in room 206. We assume no responsibility for injuries incurred during the rush (you might check with Mr. Mielke to see if this is covered in your insurance benefits). However, we will gladly send a sympathy card or letter of condolence to the unfortunate relatives. - 1 . - � w Kobliiusilalv High School Robbinsdale. Minn. DEDICATION We hereby dedicate our 1949 annual to all “money grabbing ’ students—students who are at this very moment running down the hall, pushing aside every obstacle in their quest for the tidy sum of $1.13. IMPERIAL PRINTING CO.. MINNEAPOLIS TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY STUDENTS ACTIVITIES SPORTS The 1949 ROBIN J ADMIIISTIMTIOI Edwin J. Cooper Superintendent Milo M. Mielke Senior High Principal William M. Nellis Assistant Principal The 194 9 ROBIN “My thing you Can Do, We Can Do Better ” Some Students Use Fully the Knowledge The Faculty Has to Offer — The Others, Well, Ask the Teachers. After all, who teach students and look after their health and mark their yellow cards? Who spend vacations at conferences to keep R. II. S. up to date? Who turn out BEVERLY KISS ELL Dean of Girls JOHN ADAMS LESLIE ALDEN ELSA CARLSON DIMITRA MITCHELL Choir History Home Economics History EDWARD KERN'AX Physical Education KALMA MICKELSON History • Social Science IRVIN NERDAIIL Geometry MABLE PATTERSON Librarian The ROBIN for 194 9 “We Can Do Anything Wetter Zhan you” lor iootball games and wrestling meets? Who train Robin athletes in the first place? Who collect money and make financial reports? Who scramble into their best bib and tucker so everything will lx proper at R. II. S.’s big parties? Who are the real backbone ol Robbinsdale I ligh, anyway? We know and we are proud ol them. MARK WOODWARD Dean of Boys NELL A PETERSON Shorthand, Typing JOHN RICC'ELLI Industrial Arts JOSEPHINE SETTERBERG English, Speech BESS SINNOTT English 'ALBORG SKARTVEDT Physical Education GRACE SNABB1 English JERRY STRUKEL Industrial Arts ELIZABETH SYROVY Art JACQUELYN TENDER Typing. Bookkeeping WILLIAM WIVELL Industrial Arts MARVIN WRUCKE Biology STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN English. Journalism The 1949 ROBIN a X ou 're llust Zoo Marvelous, Zoo Marvelous lor Words ” OFFICE FORCE — JANITORS — CAFETERIA — NURSE Marian Hies. Violet Hcisc, Mary Meistcr Life would be intolerable it the office girls didn’t overlook our use of the phone at crucial moments; ii the nurse were not on hand to treat our illnesses real and imaginary ; il Mike and bis crew didn’t pick up after us with infinite patience; if the cooks didn’t give us food for thought (by the way, we could stand a little more gravy on the hot pork sandwiches). But this is no time for complaints, all we want to say is thanks, thanks for everything. Mrs. Longaecker, Mrs. Dorn “Hig Mike, “Little Mike. Mrs. Durant, Mrs. Seelye The 1949 ROBIN “Well, goodbye, Seniors,... SENIORS 1949 AHRENS, PATRICIA (Pat)- Ain’t She Sweet Robin’s Tale-Staff 1-2; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 1. ALTHAUS. DAYLE— Sam. You Made the Pants Too Long.” ANDERSON. J A M KS — (Andy)— It's My Lazy Day Football lf Team A N DERSON, K E N N ET H (Kenny) You Call Everybody Darling”—Band 3; Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; Declamation 1- 2-3; Stage Manager 3; Public Address Manager I- 2- 3; National Honor 3; Pep Club 1-2-3; Auditorium Club President 2-3; Auditorium Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. A R BUCKLE. JEAN (Speed) - It’s a Grand Night for Singing” A Cappella 1-2-3; Girl's Club 1-2. ACNE. PATRICIA (Pat) — Bye. Bye, Baby”—Girl’s Club 3. BARRETT. W A Y N E Mister Five By Five — A Cappella 3; Rifle Club I. BATES. ROLENE (Vicki) — Can’t Get Off My Horse” — G. A. A. 1-2-3: Girl's Club 1-2-3. BAYARD. JUNE- “Smile, and Show Your Dimples — Love Your Neighbor”: Thespian Officer 3; Thespian 2-3; Declamation 2-3: Robin’s Tale-Staff 2-3; National Honor 3; Hall Guide 3; Pep Club 1-2-3; Homecoming Chairman 3; Auditorium Club 2-3; G.A.A. I 2-3; Girl’s Club Cabinet 2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Showcases 1-2-3. BECK. MADGE (Madgie) — Girls Were Made to Take Care of Boys —A Cappella Medal 2; A Cappella 1-2-3; Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; Declamation 2-3: Robin’s Tale Editor 3; Robin’s Talc-Staff 2; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1-2: Auditorium Club 2-3; G.A.A. 1-2; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 2-3; Showcases 1-2-3. BECKER. DONNA To Make a Mistake Is Human” — Love Your Neighbor”: Thespian 2-3; Declamation 2-3; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1-2: Auditorium Club 1-2-3: G.A.A. I; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 1-2; Showcases 1-2. BENSON. DOUGLAS (Doug) — “Blow, Gabriel Blow —-Band I; Pep Band 2; Auditorium Club 1; Rifle Club 2; Pep Club 2. Remember The ROBIN for 1949 1949 SENIORS BERG. J DA N _ Baby Face”—Robin’- Tale Editor 2-3: Robin’s Talc-Staff 1; Quill ami Scroll 2-3; National Honor 3; Honor Roll 2: Hall Guide 3; G.A.A. 2-3: Girl's Club Cabinet 2-3; Girl’s Club 1-23; Pep Club 3; Spanish Club 2-3. BERGSTROM. VIOLET (Berge) When You’re Smiling”—G.A.A. 1-2: G. A.A. Letter I; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Pep Club I. BERTH IAU M K. EUGEKE Nature Boy’’ Wrestling Letter 2; Wrestling 2-3. BINGIIAM. MARY Smiles — Library Assistant 2-3; Girl’s Club 3. BISTODEAU. DON (Bisk)— Rum and Coca Cola” — Basketball Intramural 1-2-3; Spanish Council 3; Spanish Club 2-3. BLACK. JAMES (Jim)— Keen Away from the Fellow Who Owns An Automobile’ — Public Address Manager 3; B FFER 1)1 XG. DONNA— Was There Ever a Pal Like You”—Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. BO LI ER. CAROL- Sweet and Lovely '—Girl's Club 1-2-3. BOOKOUT. PATRICIA— (Pat)- A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody’ —“Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian Treasurer 2-3; Thespian 2-3; National Honor 3: Girl’s Club 1-2-3: Commercial Service Club 3. BOTH CM. JIM— I’ll Get By — Basket ball-intramural 2-3. BOYER. TOM (Nip) — ' A i n ' t Misbehavin' — Wrestling I; Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 2. BRAY. DONALD (Don)— I Can’t Get Started — A Cappella Vice - President 1-2-3; lx vc Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; Declamation 1; Rifle Club 1. The 1949 ROBIN it's all over SENIORS 1949 BRIGGS. MARI Pretty As a Picture Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian 2-3: Declamation 12 3; Hall Guide 3; Pep Club 1-2-3: Homecoming Chairman 3: G.A.A. 1-2; Girl’s Club Officer 2-3; Girl’s Club 12-3; Spanish Club 2-3. BROWN. BEVERLY— Singing in the Rain — A Cappclla 1-2-3. BRUCH. KEN (Bruce) Til Buy That Dream Basketball-1 nrantural 2. BRl’KSHABKK. M A R I I.YN—“She's Too Hat for Me Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. BRUNSELL. V E R A The Night Has a Thousand Eyes”—Girl’s Club I-2-3; Commercial Service Club 3. AR EY. GORIN N K (Honey) That Certain Party” (Has she got naughty eyes?) Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian 23: Hall Guide 3; Audi torium Club 2-3; Girl's Club Cabinet 2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3: Queen’s Court 3; Spanish Club 2-3. CASE. CAROL — Five Hoot Two. Eyes of Blue” -A Cappclla 2-3; National Honor 3; Honor Roll 1-2-3; Hall Guide 3; Girl’s Club 3. CATE. DIANE (Catie) “Rumors Are Hlyin’ — A ('appella 1-2-3; Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian 2-3; G.A.A. Manager 3; G.A.A. 1-2 3; G.A.A. Let ter I; Girl’s Club Cabinet 2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. CEASS. RICHARD (Buzz) — He’s a Devil in His Own Home Town - Basketball-Intramural 12-3; Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 12; Spanish Club 2-3. C11A M PL AIX. I) A R L E N E (Pebble) — “Rambling Rose —Band 3; Pep Band 3; G.A.A. 2-3: Girl’s Club 12 3. CHRISTY. B E R N A R I) (Barney) “Cornin’ Thru the Rye —Basketball-Intramural 3; Wrestling Squad 3. COMPTON. ALAN (Al) -“My Sugar Is So Refined — Football B” Team 1; A Cappclla Medal 2-3; A (‘appella 1-2-3; Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian President 3; Thespian 2-3; National Honor 3: Honor Roll I: Prom Comm. Chairman 2; Student Directory Comm. 3; Pep Club 3; Auditorium Club 2-3. The ROBIN for 1949 .. but the shouting. almost ’... 1949 SENIORS COOK. BEVERLY (Rev) - Dancing in the Dark”— Girl’s Club 1-2-3. COOK. PATRICIA (Pat) —“Snooty. Little Cutic Kami M.-dal 3; Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 1-2-3; Majorette 1-2-3; Hall Guide 2; Pep Club 3; Library Asst. I; llomccoiuiuK Chairman 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. CRANDALL. BERNICE (Rea) “Short and Sweet” Declamation 2: Robin Staff 3; Hall Guide 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s Club I-23; Robin’s TalcStaff I. CYRUS. JACK (Cy) “Put the Blame on Me’ - Football B” Team 2; Basket-ball .Intramural 2-3: Wrestling 3; Robin's Talc-Staff 3; Declamation 3: Home-coming Chairman 3. DAVIS. MYRNA (Merne) —“Little Girl —“Love Your Neighbor”; Declamation 2; Robin Staff 3; Robin’s Talc-Staff I; National Honor 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3: G.A.A. Let-ter 2; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. DENNIS. DICK You Gotta Be a Football Hero —Football letter winner 2-3: Football B team I; Boxing participant 1-2; Cap tain of football team 3: Student Council member 3. DOANK. LOIS Powder Your Face with Sunshine” A Cappclla 2: Robin Staff 3; Hall Guide 3; G.A.A. 1- 2; Girl's Club Cabinet 2- 3; Girls Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 2 3; Prom Comm. Chairman 2: Quill and Scroll 3. DODGE. EUGENE (Gene) Ain’t Doin’ Bad Doin’ Nothin’. DOLAN. MARLENE (Irish)—- When Irish K yes Are Smiling - A Cappclla 2; Girl’s Club 3. DONAHUE. It HI X (Jack) Come Rain Or Conte Shine Basketball Intramural 2-3. EATON. ROBERT (Bob) I’ve Got a Pocket Full of Dreams? A Cappclla 3; la vc Yo.tr Neighbor ; Thespian 2; Deelatna lion 2; Robin’s Tale-Staff I; Rifle Club I. El DEN. MARLENE It’s What You Do With What You Got” — Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3: Declamation 2; National Honor 3; Hall Guide 3: Student Council Treasurer 1; Student Council Secretary 3; G.A.A. 1.2; Girl’s Club President 2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 1-23; Cheerleader 1-2-3; Homecoming Queen 3; Spanish Club 2-3. The 1949 ROBIN ----------------------- .. Js for the future... SENIORS 1949 EKSTROM. JOAN (Jo)— “You'd He So Nice to Come Home to”—Hall Guide 3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. ENGKLE. ELAINE — “You'll Never K� ow — G.A.A. 1: Girl's Club 1-2-3. ERNST. LOUIS (Louie) — I Don’t Care”—Wrestling 1-2-3; Love Your Neighbor. FEDOR. GRACE (Fcdic) - You’re the Dream. I'm the Dreamer —Girl's Club 1-2-3. FUNDINGS!. AND. 1AC-Ql’ ELI NE (Tacky)— What Arc You Doin’ the Rest of Your Life”— Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3: Robin’s Talc-Staff 2; Hall Guide 3; Homecoming Chairman 3; G.A.A. I; Girl’s Club Cabinet 2-3; Girl's Club 1-2-3. FLA A TEN. MAVIS— “How Many Hearts Have You Broken? Robin’s Talc-Staff 2; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. FLORIDA. DIANE “You ( an’t Be True. Dear' — A Cappclla 1-2; “Love S’our Neighbor ; Robin's Talc-Staff 2-3; Hall Guide 3; C-A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s Club 2-3; Pep Club 3. FRIGAARD. JAMES (Jack) In My Merry Old-Mobile Basketball-Intramural I; Boxing 1-2; Hockey 1; Rifle Club I. GADBAW, MARY— What Are You Waiting for. Mary? (Bev?) Robin Staff 3; G.A.A. 1-2; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; l’ep Club 1; Commercial Service Club 3; Quill and Seroll 3. GIBSON. WILLIAM (Willie)— I Hate to Lose You - Basketball - Intramural 3; Wrestling 1-3: Golf 1-2. CJEBENHAIN. L Y I. E (Gibby) — Make Mine ountrv Style —A Cappclla 2-3; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll I. GILCHRIST, JOHN (Gil) — I’d Like to Be Loved By You — Football B” Team 2; Basketball-Intra-Mural 1-2-3; Baseball 1; Boxing I; Spanish Club 2-3. Zhere’s a long The ROBIN for 1949 1949 SENIORS CULLINGSRUD. LUCILLE (Lucy) ‘'Can't Help Lovin' That .Man of Mine -ACappella 1-2-3; Thespian 3; Declamation 2-3: Robin K !itor 3: Honor Roll 2-3; National Honor 3; Prom Committee Chairman 2; Girl's Club Cabinet 2-3: Girl’s Club 2-3: Pep Club 3; Class Vice-President 3: Hall Guide 3; Auditorium Club 3: D. A. K. Award: Quill and Scroll 3. IIAERTF.L. MARION — Sweetheart of All My Dreams Robin’s Tale Editor 2-3; Robin’s Tab-Staff 1-2-3; Quill and Scroll 2-3; National Honor 2-3: Honor Roll 1-2-3; G.A.A. 1-2-3: Girl's Club Cabinet 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3: Pep Club 2-3: II AC EL, MYRON (Mike) “Nutcracker Suite” -Basket ball-Intramural 1-2; Track I; Boxing 1-2. HAN NAY. DARLENE (Aggie) Yah-ta-ta. Yah-ta in” (Talk. Talk, Talk)— Band I: Robin Staff 3; Robin's Tale-Staff 2-3; National Honor 3: Honor Roll 1-2-3; G.A.A. 1-2-3: Girl's Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 2-3: Office Assistant 2; Band Custodian 1; Quill and Scroll 3. HARRINGTON. J K R R Y (Bubbles)—“Bubbles in the Wine”—Football letter 3; Football B Team l; Basketball B Team 1-2: Track 2; Boxing I; National Honor 3; Honor Roll 2: Student Council 1-2-3; Class President 3; Track Letter 2. II AY HOE. BRUCE G oo.se) Somebody -ones. Somebody Wins Football Letter 2-3: Football B Team 1; Basketball Letter 3; Basketball U Team 12: Lunchroom Assistant 2; Prom Committee Chairman 2; Student Council Vice-President 3; Student Council 2. HELVIG. CLAIR (Bud)— I Didn't Know About You” Basketball - Intramural 1-2: Boxing 1-2. HEM PEL. DOROTHY (Doric) — “Oh. lady Be Good” — Declamation 3; G.A.A. 1; Girl’s Club 1-2-3: Spanish Club 2-3. II E R M AN. J o II X Watching the Clock Football Letter 3: Football B Team I; Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3. HEY WOOD. HOLLAND (XVingding)— Bluebirds in , ly Belfry”—Band 1-2-3: Pep Band 1-2; Love Your Neighbor”: Spanish Club 2-3. HOBSON. PATTY (Pat) Nothing Can Replace a Man” — G.A.A. I; Girl's Club 1-2-3. HOLCOMBE. BOB— Walk It off —Ride Club I. The 1949 ROBIN .. down grade j a SENIORS 1949 11 OLKER, B A 1 R I) (Shorty) — My Heart Went That-a Way — Rifle Club 1. IKlhSC II E R . .1 E A X (Freer.) Have I Staved Away Too Long?”—A Cap-pella 2: Girl’s Club 1-2-3, HOTAL. JOYCE (Nicki) — Horses. Horses, Crazy Over Horses —“Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; Declamation 1; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl's Club 1-2-3. JOHNSON. DONALD (Don)— More Than You Know — Basketball-Intramural I: Baseball S |uad 1; Spanish Club 2-3. Council 3; Quill and Scroll 3. II O U G II A M . LO 1 S Somewhere A Voice I Calling — Robin’s Tale-Staff 1; Hall Guide 3; Girl’s dub 2-3. HUMPHREY. BEVERLY Oh! What a Pal Is Mary Robin Staff 3 Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Com mcrcinl Service Club 3 JACOBSON. LOIS (Jake) — Wanting You” Robin’s Tale-Staff 2-3: G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 2-3. JOHNSON. MARILYN — “You’re a Character” — Band Medal 2; Band 1-2-3; Love Your Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; G.A.A. 1-2; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. JOHNSON. NEIL Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes —Football B Team I; Basketball-Intramural I-2: Wrestling S iuad I; Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 1-2. JOHNSON. R 1 C H A R I) (Dick) -s- Twelfth Street Rag” Football Letter Winner 3; Football B” Team I; Basketball B Team I; Band 1-2-3; Pep Kami 1.2. JOHNSON. WESLEY (We ) 1 Love Life Band Medal Winner 1-2; Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 1-2-3; A Cappclla 3; Thespian 3; Robin Staff 3; National Honor 3; Prom Committee 2; Student Council 1-2; Auditorium Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 3; Student Directory Auditorium Club Officer 3. Straight Ahead The ROBIN for 1949 NX 1949 SENIORS JORDET. HOWARD (Howie)- “I'm Hidin' My Time — Football Letter Winner 3; Football B” Team 1-2: Basketball ”B Team 1; Basketball-Intramural 2; Baseball Squad I; Class Vice-President 2. KESKK, ROGER— Doin' What Comes Naturally. K I R K W O O I) . DORIS (Doric) “Always Take Mother’s Advice — Girl’s Club I-2-3. KLISE. PATRICIA (Pat) Ac • cent • tchu - ate the Positive —A Cappclla 2-3; Robin's Tale-staff 2-3: Prom Committee Chairman 2; Student Council 2-3; Auditorium Club 2-3; Girl’s Club Officer 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Pep C'lub 3; Queen's Court 3; Class Treasurer 2. KLOCKSIEN. PATRICIA (Pat) — One Has My Xante, the Other Has My Heart” Band Medal 2; Band 1-2 3: Pep Batid I-2-3; Thespian 3; Declamation 2-3; Robin Staff 3; Robin's Tale-Staff 3: National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1-2; Hall Guide 3; Auditorium Club 2-3; G.A.-A. 1-2-3: G.A.A. Letter I; Girl's Club Cabinet 2-3; Pep Club 3; Band Librarian 2-3; Band Custodian 2-3. L A R SO X . BERTIL Don't You Know We Care?”—National Honor 3. KRIEGKR. I) A V I 1) (Krie«) Just Floatin’ AIoiik Baseball Squad 1; Hall Guide I. LAGS ENG. ( A ROLY N Let’s Put Our Dreams Together - Girl's ('tub 3. KUE1IN. RICHARD (Boots) Smoke. Smoke, Smoke — Basketball-Intramural 1-2; Boxing I: Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian 2-3; Ticket Assistant 2-3: Lunchroom Assistant 3. l.aBISSONI ERE, MATHEW (LaBiss) _ “Bluebeard of Happiness Football H” Team 1. (Leek)— When I’m Look- fess.’ itiK At You -A Cappclla 2; Hall Guide 3; Prom Committee Chairman 2: G.A.A. 3; Girl’s dub 1-2-3; Cheerleader 1-2-3; Pep Club 3; Spanish Club 2-3. The 1949 ROBIN .. Jiwi no brakes?... SENIORS 1949 LOCKWOOD. ROBERT “Lover - Football Letter Winner 3; Football B Team 2; Basketball Letter Winner 3; Basketball B” Team 2; Baseball Squad 2: Baseball Letter Winner 3. MAGNUSON, BILL Big Boy — Football letter Winner 2-3; Basketball Let ter Winner 2-3; Basketball ”B Team I; Baseball Squad 1 -2-3; Baseball letter Winner 1-2-3; National Honor Society 3; Treasurer Student Council 3; Student Council 3. MAKI. F.DXA (Eddie) Sly Pretty Blonde Hall Guide 3; Girl's Club 3. McAllister, mariax — It's Only a Paper Moon — A Cappclla 3; Robin’s Talc-Staff 2; Girl's Club 1-2-3. McKEE, JANET (Ian) — I'm Beginning to Sec the Light Robins Tale-Staff 2; Homecoming Chairman 2; G.A.A. 2: Girl’s Club I-2-3; Pep Club 2. McKEE. ROBERT (Bob) Why Don't You Do Right? Football B Team 2: Basketball “B” Team 1-2: Baseball 2-3. McKEE. SUSAN (Susie) If You Knew Susie Robin's Tale-Staff 2-3; Girl’s Club Cabinet 3; Girl's Club 12-3; Pep Club 1-2-3; Class Vice-President I. MKHR. ROBERT (Bob) Don't Sweetheart Me — Ba-kctball Intramural 2-3; Boxing I; A Cappclla 1. M ELI! U S E . MARY— Thou Swell Spanish Club 2-3. M E T 7. G E R . VIRGIL (Mit )- Aren’t You Glad You’re You Football ”B” Team 2: Track Squad 3; Wrestling Squad 2-3; A Cappclla 3; Love Your Neighbor 2; Thespian 2-3; Ticket Assistant 2-3. MILFORD. RAYMOND (Ray) -“I Want to Be the Only One - Love Your Neighbor” 2: Thespian 2-3: Declamation 1-2-3; National Honor 2-3; Prom Committee 2; Cheerleader 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3; Spanish Council 3. Ml SCI I. PATRICIA (Pat) All the Things You Are -A Cappclla 3; National Honor Society 3; Honor Roll 1-2; G.A.A. 1-2: Girl’s Club 1-2-3. The ROBIN for 1949 .. you ’ll be traveling... 1949 SENIORS MOORE. R 0 L A N I) (Rolic)—' Old Man Moc”— Football II Team I: Basketball Letter Winner 2; Basketball B Team 1: Baseball Squad 2; Baseball Letter Winner 2; National Honor Society 3; Student Council 2; Band Vice-President 3. MORETTER. B K R Y L “Huggin' and a Chalkin' —A Cap pclla 2-3; G.A.A. I-2-3: Spanish Club 2-3; Spanish Council 3. M UN DEN. ROBERT (Moon) — “Moon Is Back in Business' —Football B” Team 1; Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3: Track Letter Winner 1-2: Track Squad 1-2-3; Boxing 2: Boxing Champion 2: President National Honor 3; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1-2; Spanish Club 2-3; Spanish Council 3. MURPHY. GEORGE (Murph) — Who Threw the Overalls in Mistress Murphy’s Chowder Bas-k e I b a 11 • Intramural 1-2: Hockey I; Band 1: Spanish Club 2-3; Spanish Club President 3. NELSON. DONALD ( Doc)—“Wherever There's You There's Me A Cap pel I a 1-2-3. NELSON. RICHARD (Rich)- Gotta Get Me Somebody to Love —Basketball-Intramural 1-2; Boxing 1-2: Boxing Champion 1: Wrestling Squad 1-2-3; Wrestling letter Winner 3: Wrestling Co-Captain 3. NELSON. VIRGINIA (Ginny)— Not So Ouict, Please — Hall Guide 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. NESSLY. EUGENE (Gene)— What Is This Thing ('ailed Love”—Football Letter Winner 2-3; Football B Team 1; Basketball B Team 1; Basketball-Intramural I; Track 1- 2; Boxing I; Band 1-2-3: Pep Band 1-2-3; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1- 2- 3; Class Treasurer 3. N EU M A N N. M A RIA N N E - Sleepy Time Gal”-—Declamation 3; Robin's Tale-Staff 3; Prom Committee Chairman 2; Girl’s Club 3. OLIVER. R I C 11 A R 1) (Dick)— I'll lie Walkin’ With My Honey —Declamation 1-2. OLSON. STANLEY (Sanch) Just One of Those Things - Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3; Lunchroom Assistant 3; Spanish Club 2-3. OSBORNE. SHIRLEY (Ozr.y) Drums in My Heart —Band Medal Winner 1: Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 1-2-3; Orchestra 1-2: G.A.A. 1-2: Girl's Club 1-2-3. The 1949 ROBIN .. at a fast clip,... i it SENIORS 1949 O s LIN. H K V E R L Y (Bcve)—“Sunshine of Your Smile G.A.A. 12-3; Girl's Club 1-2-3. OSMUNDSON. LLOYD (Oxzic)— I Only Want a Buddy Not a Sweetheart Basketball - Intramural 1-2-3; Ticket Assistant 3; Rille (Tub 1-2-3. OTTELIX. RONALD (Bones) — More Beer — Football B Team 3. PAXKONIK. BEVERLY (Bev)— All of Me — G.A.A. Baseball Manager 3; Bowling Captain 1-2-3; A Cappella 3: Editor Rob-in’s-Tale 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s (Tub 1-2-3: Quill and Scroll 3. PAPPAS. BILL — Please Don't Make Me Be Good —Lunchroom Assistant 3. PAUL. HELEN - Mv Best to You —A Cappella Medal Winner 2; A Cappella 1-2-3; Robin's Talc 2-3: National Honor 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl's (Tub Cabinet 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3; Quill and Scroll 3. PEARSON. MARILYN “There Will Never Be Another You”—- Love Thy Neighbor ; Thespian Vice-President 3; Thespian 2-3: Declamation 1-2-3; Declamation State Winner 1; Robin's Tale-Editor 3; Robin’s Tale 2-3: National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 1-2; Student Council 1-2; Auditorium Club 1-2-3; G.A.A. 1- 2: Girl’s Chib Cabinet 2- 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Quill and Scroll 3. PELLETIER. TED “I Get a Kick Out of You — Football “B Team 1: Basketball B Team 1-2: Base-ball 2-3; Boxing 1-2: Baseball Letter Winner 2. PKRVIER. Al'RAMAE “The Lost Chord —A Cappella I: “Love Thy Neighbor”; Thespian 2-3; Declamation I; National Honor 2-3; Honor Roll 12-3; Hall Guido 3; G.A.A. 1-2-3; G.A.A. Officer 3; Girl’s Club Cabinet 3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. PESKE. ARNOLD (Peak) — Little Man You’ve Had a Busy Day - National Honor 3; Spanish (Tub 2-3. P E T E R SON. CARL— Who Do You Love, 1 Hope? Football Letter Winner 3; Basketball Intramural 2. PETERSON. INGRID (Ing) Personality — Bowling Captain 3; Hail Guide 3; Girl's Club 2-3: Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 3; Homecoming Queen’s Court 3; Class Secretary 3. So you ’re on The ROBIN for 1949 W i 1949 SENIORS PHILLIP. RUTH (Rmhie) —“I'll Be Seeing You — C.A.A. I; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. PICHOTTA. CAROLINE — PleMe Remember Me” -G.A.A. 1-2; Girl's Club 1-2-3. PIT MON, ADRON (Adc) — These Foolish Things Remind Me of You Football Letter Winner 2-3; Football B Team I; Basketball Letter Winner 1-2-3; Baseball 1-2-3: Baseball UUcr Winner 1-2-3; President Student Council 3; Class Vice-President 2. POLLOCK. GLORIA Stay As Sweet As You Arc —Girl's Club 2; Home com in k Uucen’ Court 3. PORTER. GEORGE — Two Gun Harry from Tucutncari”—Rifle Club 2-3. REDMOND. LOIS It Could Happen to You Hall Guide 3; Girl's Club 1-2-3: Spanish Club 2-3. REM PEL. MARILYN The Lass With the Delicate Air” -Girl’s Club 1-2 3: Spanish Club 2-3. REN .. BO B Don't Smoke in Bed Football Letter Winner 2-3; Football “B Team I; Track Letter Winner 1-2-3; Boxing Champion 2. RUMBLE. MARY LOU— The Time Is Now —Girl'x Club 1-2-3. S A X D B F. R G . CAROL (Sandy) How Sweet You Are”—A Cappella I; Auditorium Club I: Spanish Club 2-3. SANDHOFF. LOIS The Merry Secretary Song — Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 2; “Love Thy Neighbor ; Thespian 2-3; Robin Staff 3; Robin’s Talc-Staff 1; Girl's Club 1-2-3; Commercial Service Club 3. SCHAEFER. PATRICIA (Pat)- “Bride and Groom Polka —Band Slcdal Winner 1-2: Band 1-2-3; Pep Band 1-2. The 1949 ROBIN .. the skids, kids,,.. SENIORS 1949 SCHMIDT. DWIG H T— Ki� in‘ in the Corn”— Hand Medal Winner 1-2-3; Hand 12 3; Pep Hand 12-3; Rifle Club 1-2. SCHMITZ. PHILLIP (Phil)— So Tired.” SCHULLER. MARY (Marc)— When You Wish Upon a Star”—G.A.A. 1-2; Girl's Club 1-2-3. SCOVILLE. DENNIS (Stew) The Cornbclt (Grainbclt) Symphony” — Basketball “H Team I; Robin Staff 3; Robin’s Talc-Editor 3; Robin’s Talc-Staff 2-3; Spanish Club 2-3; Spanish Council 3. SI1ARHONO. RONALD (Sharb) — This Is the Life — Haskctball - Intramural 2-3; Love Your Neighbor ’; Thespian 2-3; Rifle Club 1. SNUC.C.ERUD. G E N E (Snug) You Can't Make a Fool Out of Me”—Wrestling 1-2-3; A Cappella 1; “Love Your Neighbor ; Thespian I • 2; National Honor 3. SICORA. DAVID (Dave) —“I Wonder. I Wonder. I Wonder”—Haskctball-Intramural 2-3; Haseball 1-2-3; Ha-eball Letter Winner 2-3; Hockey I; Spanish Club 2-3. SOUKUP. DON You Won't He Satisfied'’—Football Letter Winner 3; Basketball - Intramural 2-3; Wrestling 2; Boxing 1; Rifle Club 2. SMETZER. IIARLKN (Smetz) Prisoner of Love — Football Letter Winner 2-3: Football B” Team I; Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3; Track I-cttcr Winner 1-2-3; Track 12-3; Wrestling I; A Cappella I; Prom Committee Chairman 2; Student Council 1-2-3; Class President 2; Class Treasurer I. STAMM. ALFRED (Al)— I'll Walk Alone”—Wrestling 2. SMOTHERS. GERALD (Jerry) — Give Me the Simple Life” — Basketball-Intramural; Band 2; Rifle Club 2. STENSRUD. LYLE When I'm Alone I'm Lonesome —A Cappella 1. The ROBIN for 1949 .. Hut good luck,... 1949 SENIORS SULLIVAN. DEAN (Sully) Cigarectrs, Whusky. and Wild, Wild Women” Boxing 1-2; A Cappclla Medal Winner 2; A Cappclla 1-2-3. SWANSON. I ONE (Joey) - Running Wild —Declamation 2: G.A.A. 1-2; Girl's Club 1-2-3. S V It R A N I . J K A N (Jeanne) — Jeanne With the Light Itrown Hair — Girl’ Club 3; Commercial Service Club 3. SYVERSON, DOLORE (Dolly) Dance With Doll —A Cappclla 1-2-3: Girl's Club 1-2-3. TAYLOR. BEVERLY (Bev)—“I'll Be Around.” TITUS. MARY— Through the Years —National Honor 3; Honor Roll 1-2; Hall Guide 3: Lunchroom As- sistant I; Spanish Club 2-3. TURGEON. DONNA MAY — If I Had a Wishing Ring —Girl’s Club 1-2-3. VALKER. FRED — “Let Me Love You Tonight — Basketball - Intramural 3: Track Letter 3; Wrestling 2; Boxing 1. VERNON. BEVERLY (Veen) — Looking For Easy Street - - Lunchroom Assistance I: G.A.A. 1-2-3; Girl’s Club 1-2-3. WAHL. DALE— Got No Time —Football “B” Team I; Basketball-Intramural 2-3: Boxing 1; Hockey I; Rifle Club 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. WALKER. JOYCE (Joey) —“I Don’t Know Enough About You’’- Girl’s Club 3. WINDSBERGER. MARY (Windy)—“Gone with the Wind y ■—Girl’s Club 1-2-3. H Vi The 1949 ROBIN------------------------ .. -Happy landing ” SENIORS 1949 WITZIG, MARLENE — “So Swcd to Remember G.A.A. 1; Girl’ Club 2. WOODRICII, GERRY ( Woody ) —“Woody VVood-l«rckcr Souk Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3; Boxing WORWA. RICHARD Since I Lost Her Has ketball • Intramural 1-2-3; Track I; Library Assistance WRIGHT. JEAN Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes —Nurses' Assistance 1-2; RowliitK 2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. WRIGHT. IERKY— Love YOUNG. KATHRYN— A That Man — Nurses’ As- Heart That's Free. sistancc 1-2; G.A.A. 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. THE CAMERA-SHY SENIORS CALLANDER. RICHARD (Dick)— Life Gels Tecjus, Don’t It”—Band 1-2-3; Pep Ban.) 3. COOK. GEORGE — Got No Time” Basketball-Intramural 1-2; ItoxiuK 1. OOTZIAN. DALE- Put ’em in a Box, Tic 'em With a Ribbon —Basketball-In tramural 1-2. G R O T II . R I C II A R I) (Dick) — “Movie Tonight Boxing I; Boxing Champion 1. HANSON. DONALD (Don) — Freckle Face”— Basket ball-Intramural 2-3. LEE. DONALD (Don) Laaty Bones.” MASTER. ARTHUR (Art) Are You Having Any Fun — Football B Team I; Basketball-Intramural I; Track S iuad 1; Wrestling Squad I ; Boxing Champion NELSON. HAMLIN (Ham) — Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” Football l-etter 2: Football B” Team I; Track Letter Winner I; Track Squad I; Boxing 2; Boxing Champion 2. PIERSON. JACK (Ogle) — Danny Boy Basketball-Intramural 2; Wrestling 2-3; Boxing I; A Cap-pella Medal Winner 2; A Cappella 1-2; Homecoming Chairman 3. SHANESY. PATRICK (Pat)—“Shauny-O-Shay” Basketball-Intramural 1-2-3; Golf Letter Winner 1-2-3; Spanish Club 2-3. RUFF. JACK Let’s Take the Long Way Home — Ticket Assistant 1-2-3. VICK. ROGER (Vic)- I Got Lost in His Arms”— Student Council 3; Co-Captain of Wrestling 3; Golden Glove Champion 2; Football A Team 2-3. RASMUSSEN. ROBERT (Bob) If I'm Lucky — Wrestling 2-3; A Cappella 2. The ROBIN for 1949 “you’re Zke Zops” JR. and SR. CLASS OFFICERS Lucy Gullingsrud. Jerry Harrington, lug Peterson, Gene Nessly Who runs our junior and senior classes? . . . (surely not the teachers) . . . who is constantly on the watch to make our students happier and content? . . . (again surely not the teachers) . . . whom do the students bring all their troubles to? ... IS 1 I I I II: CLASS OFFICERS? . . . Well, frankly, no. 1 hese.......(censored)........do such excit- ing things such as lead the grand march at the Prom . . . pick out class announcements . . . get blamed by the faculty for everything the student body does ... get blamed bv the students for everything the faculty does ... BUT DO WE LOVE ’EM? ... Well, frankly, no. Paul Bosscrt, Joanne Langford, Audrey Dooley. Chuck Ofsthun The 1949 ROBIN SPEAK 3 FEET PLEASE LOOK. NO HANDS! The Juniors are the class who waited until the week before the Prom to ask their dates. . . . They struggled through two years ol high school and decided passive resistance was their policy. As loyal Robins they politely attended athletic activities — especially dances. . . . Junior girls hoped to continue to have dates but found the sophomore lasses still competition. Junior boys wondered whether they would become seniors via summer school, or. would they become HOME ROOM 204 Row 1: B. Roles, J. Panayot-ofT, J. Nelson. 1). Olson. .Mrs. Mitchell, A. Raskob. C. Ruf-fenach, (j. Lund. C. Ofsthun. Row 2: A. Rorbakkcti, 1). Xy-quist. J. Schulz, B. Meister, J. Olson. O. Rothcr. B. Lund quist. B. McNcelv. Row 3: B. Purcell. B. Morse, P. Lille-stol. J. Rosencr, J. Rattci. P. Longaecker, S. Schafer. M. McLeod, J. Olson. I.. Nelson. Row 4: I). Olson. I.. Orluck. J. Peterson, I). McLeod, M. Misch. L. Norman, 1). Maas, A. Sandberg, A. Schalccn. Row 5: R. Peterson. I'. McKee, L. Olson. H. Olson, T. Reamer, L. Lessman. I). Lin-dcrholm, R. Martin. B. . Schrocder. HOME ROOM 209 Row 1: J. Didicr, J. Ahlstrom, B. Falck, Miss Sinnott. D. Dale, B. Atherton, B. Boman, B. Bauer. Row 2: A. Dooley, M. Anderson. M. Christenson, B. Clausen, J. Beavcrlander, I. . Cooper, L. Blade. D. Bicurancc, W. Bergstrom. Row 3: J. Berg, C. Bott. H. Austin, A. Bcckstrom. H. Cavanagh, M. Cannon. R. Carlson. Row 4: J. nderson, J. Fischer. Q. Blonigen, P. Bossert. L. Embretson, R. Dusing. Row 5: C. Black. B. Brown, J. Condon, R. Boyd, J. Dahl. L. Dvbevick. B. Campbell. The ROBIN for 1949 a Meadacke to Mother” HOME ROOM 210 Row 1: J. Langford. P. Hirsch. A. Runs. J. Harrington, Mr. Zimmerman, M. • Hesse, L. Hannestad. G. Hansen. Row 2: R. Knaeble. I). Koenig, L. Knehn, M. Glor-vick, M. 1-arson. M. Koth, K. Heise. Row 3: J. I-awrance, M. Larch, I). Henncn, B. Gabler, B. Goctzc. K. Johnson. Row 4: K. Ivcrsen, P. Hayek, B. Hillstrom. J. Kul-seth, B. Korntan. Row 5: J. Groh, K. Gausc, J. Haga, L. Johnson, I). I.eean, F.. Jaeger. seniors? ... As second year students they were comparatively free of Faculty supervision and upper classmen condescension; they worked on one person to make an impression that would last. . . . Toward the end of the year they were astounded to find the world regarded them as adults. Their dignity will doubtless wane through the summer, but be renewed for school opening, and forgotten by mid-year. . . . HOME ROOM 213 Row 1: H. St offer, D. Valerius. K. ass. L. Whitcoak, Miss Kane. I.. Sword. P. Trunnell. M. Vaughan. Row 2: J. Sharp. J. Sicwert, K. Wendt, P. White. 1). Zajac, ('. Stutli, M. Thics, T. Shaw. Row 3: O. Thompson, M. Wessberg, I). Utterberg, G. Van Stecnwyk, W. Zitzloff, R. Young. Row 4: H. Stanley, J. Therricn, W. Swanson, I). Thompson, F.. Wojcicchow-ski, D. Sybrant, K. Walker. SHOP HOME ROOM Row 1: F. Dahlen, R. Staubcr, J. Silbaugh, Mr. Riccelli, J. McLellan. J. Munn, B. Roehl. Row 2: G. Morehouse. K. Full, J. Haley. D. Christenson, K. Grandlund, M. Hughes, R. Borden. Row 3: R. Christenson. 1). Curry. R. Christenson. G. Austin, J. Bennett, M. Larson. Row 4: I-. Weinand, 1). KaufTman. B. Jacobs, J. Franz, R. Staubcr, C‘. Shaver, I). Dodge, K. Flory. The 1949 ROBIN “ Zhe Sophomores - Zhey 're Not as Mad - NUMBER PLEASE! MAKE SURE IT'S BETWEEN CLASSES? ON STRAIGHT. There arc a few questions I cl like to ask you Juniors. . . . W here can we buy tickets to go to the Junior Class Play? . . . I’d like to study this hour, do you think it would he all right il I cut this class just once? . . . What is Chases? . . . W hy does everybody go to the Bowling Alley? . . . Now listen. Officer, we were just sitting here in the car watching the ducks . . . HOME ROOM 202 Row 1: I'. Thompson, G. Sandmoen, P. Wilson, M. Schulz. 15. Seabcrg, K. Winter. M. Saul, A. Valley, M. Traugott, M. Thompson, C. VVichterman. Row 2: K. Tur-gcon, C. Velasco, .1. Swanson. J. Thomcy, V. Worden. C. Skowronck. M. Smith. B. Tenney, M. Thies, J. Worwa, J. WaligoSki. Row 3: J. Streitz, R. Welde. C. Swanson. G. Scott, B. Wolfe, J. Stanley. I). Sibet. Row 4: E. Schulz, J. Schcurich. J. Wyers, G. Sprague, J. Stuth, D. Stamm. T. Shanesy, J. Rvd-inark, Mr. Wrucke. HOME ROOM 205 Row 1:1). Engel, P. Dooley, B. Haley. M. Eull, I). Hargreaves. B. Holker, M. Gilchrist. P. Hill, J. Hanson. G. Dellwo. A. Doane. Row 2: X. Hein. S. Hastings, M. Hennig. M. Gadbaw. J. Dorn. J. Hansen, J. Eaton, I. Ernst, B. Hanlon. L. Eherenfeldt. Miss Peterson. Row 3: L. Darsow, E. Duepner. I). Holthus, L. Franson, J. Dubberstein, B. Hoeningschmidt. M. Jacobs, D. Helps, D. Grundstrom. Row 4: J. Dibble, 1). Fore, G. Fedor, M. Durand, T. Fri-gaard, B. F.kberg. I). Foss. J. Hamel, R. Hannav. The ROBIN for 1949 as Zkey 're Pictured by the Seniors ” HOME ROOM 207 Row 1: S. Barclay, I). Christensen, I.. Beall. S. Aunc, Miss Snabbi, J. Burns. E. Cavan-agh, M. Anderson. Row 2: M. Brunscll, G. Blexrud, E. Busby, I.. Dalbnan. J. Brown, B. Champlain. Row 3: R. Adams. B. Bursch, I.. Homan, I . Clauson, B. Barclay. J. Breniseth. I.. Carlson. Row 4: C. C'lascn. D. Baker. D. Book-out. J. Baker, 1 . Anderson, G. Chancellor. Row 5: C. Bradley. 1’. Broman. M. Berth iaumc, N. Bronstcd, B. Call lander, I.. Andersen, D. Clausen. more intelligent than a junior, less dilapidated than a senior and more certain of the uplifting value of a high school education. politics! . . . two class rings . . . what would I ever want with two class rings . . . oh, look, a slip from Mr. Mielke . . . let’s hurry and read it. You can always tell a sophomore — he looks HOME ROOM 211 Row 1: J. Eessard. 1 . Mc-Clees. I). Machelcdt, .1. Long-aecker. Mr. Nerdahl. I). Lovelace. I). Kellar, L. Jordet, J. Klausman, B. Maki. Row 2: P. Kivisto. G. Johnson, P. Jacques, J. Klise, M. Lind-roth, D. Jansen, I). Lucdtkc. M. Magnuson. J. Lidholm. Row 3: I). May. E. Knobcl, E. Krieger. G. Maas. C. Lau-zon, B. Kohen. M. Kubec, M. I.oken, J. Klatke, E. Johnson. Row 4: G. Johnson, L. Malan-fant, J. McAndrews, R. Keni-son. B. Lockhart. L. Liljcn-gren, I). Larson, T. Jacobsson, (. . Kearn. HOME ROOM 212 Row 1: S. Ostrum. V. Merrick. M. Rusinyak, I). Mohr. Miss Mickelson, A. Moot, R. Northrop. N. Pierson. G. Parker. Row 2. E. Pomer-leau. C. Mosal, J. Reynolds, C. Rimer, C. Olson. C. Pauls. B. Peterson, J. Pearson. R. Rennie. Row 3: I). RotT. B. Millar, B. Millar. R. Redmond, K. Nelson, B. Rayppy, I). Osterhus, J. Melchcrt. H. Nelson. H. Miller. Row 4: L. Riley. A. Rathmanncr, T. Nessler. J. Paulson, R. Rup-pert, I). Nelson, R. Norman, R. McIntosh. K. Nelson. C. Nelson. The 1949 ROBIN 7fs Wkatcka Do Witk Wkatcka Qot” SHV SENIORS Bernice Crandall an l Gene Xessly H A L L O F F A M E CORNY CHARACTERS Marilyn Johnson and Hob Rasmussen KVVIZ KIDS Marilyn Pearson and Bob Munden RUSHING ROBINS Pat Klocksien and Ray Miltord The 1949 ROBIN ' Xets Just Pretend ’' Endless Work at Rehearsals and on the Stage, Produces Three Acts, Two Nights and Faded Memories There may be no lights — no camera — but there is plenty of action behind the Robbinsdale stage set. Why not, with Donna Becker and Don Leean in a perpetual talk fest? Never a dull moment . . . the suspense of tryouts when you act every role from the murderer to the colored butler . . . the feel of grease make-up and burnt cork ... the afternoons in Room 209 . . . the evening when the lead shows up late . . . the backstage romancing ( just rehearsing for the big scene) . . . the thrill of your first audience . . . the superlative reviews in the Robins 1 ale . . . that last curtain call amid wild (?) applause. Again the high standard of production which has been set by the 1 hespian Society under the direction of Miss Bess Sinnott was maintained for 1948-1949. The usual Junior Class Play took the form of Our I leans Were Young and Gay with La Vonne Sword and Margaret Misch in the leads. Joe 1 laga and Bruce Schroeder also carried major roles. THESPIANS Row 1: M. Misch, M. Johnson. J. Alh-strom, P. Bookout. A. Compton, Miss Sinnott. M. Pearson, J. Bayard, L. Sword, I). Maas. Row 2: J. Hotal, L. SandhofT, M. Koth, M. Beck. L. Gullingsrud, P. Klocksien, J. Beavcrlander, I). Becker, H. Cavanagh, A. Bcckstrom, J. Fundings-land. Row 3: A. Kuns, I). Cate. B. Eaton. I). Bray, W. Johnson. K. Anderson. A. Pervicr. M. Durand. B. Campbell, M. Eidcn. Row 4: M. Briggs. V. Metzger, R. Milford. G. Snuggerud, R. Sharbono. I). Leean, J. Haga, B. Schroeder, R. Boyd. R. Kuehn, C. Carey. The ROBIN for 1949 yah-ta-ta. yak-ta-ta. Zalk, Zalk, Zalk ” DECLAMATION Just what is declamation? Well, there is undoubtedly a dictionary definition for it, but for those who participate, declamation could be defined as a series of sleepless nights, sore throats, and nerve-wracking experiences that supposedly leave the student with greater poise and self-confidence. Approximately five weeks before the first elimination is scheduled, you who wish to participate, select the division and the piece you wish to enter. Then you have two weeks in which to memorize your chosen piece, whether it be poetry, play, or original oratory (JOKE). During this two-week period you go about muttering your selection . . . your friends go about muttering (mostly about your character) . . . rehearsals begin and at the end of the first week you arc sick and tired of viewing yourself in the mirror, and you are sick and tired of viewing the teacher to whom you recite each day. (In all fairness to the teacher, we must add that the feeling is probably mutual.) The last two weeks or so you try frantically to get your expression, gestures, diction and breathing in perfect correlation. At last the breath-taking second arrives . . . your name is called and you walk slowly to the stage . . . your knees knock violently together . . . you grip your hands tightly at your sides . . . after what seems an eternity you are finished and take your scat . . . you may have won or you may have lost . . . you may have added a million grey hairs to your head Row 1:1). Bccke M. Briggs, M. S. Ostruni, r, M. Pearson, L. Gullingsrud, Miss Sctterbcrg, M. Beck, Neumann. Row 2: J. Kattci, M. Thompson. M. Saul. B. Bursch. 1. Ernst. Row 3: I). Foss, K. Anderson. J. Haga, R. Milford. or just a dozen. Whatever the outcome, you have taken a definite step toward mastering the art of self-expression. SPANISH CLUB Av Pancho, Es Sharp Bunch, I Theenk!!! The Spanish Club consists of 53 assorted senores y senoritas. The club is governed by a council of 14. with George Murphy as president. Pat Klise as secretary, and Sharp as treasurer. 1 his year, the club sponsored the Spanish float in the Homecoming parade —the float was complete with a bull fight, marimba players, borrowed sombreros, and almost Spanish blankets, snatched from beds at home. In April, the Spanish Club presented Annie Throws the Bull... Fight, a gay, colorful comedy. Incidentally, these energetic muchachos raised money to present the program by selling coke at basketball games. Jack Gilchrist lured prospects toward the stand with his velvet fog tenor, while Bob Mun-den, being less subtle lurked behind the stand and directed popcorn patrons toward George Murphy in the booth with none too gentle shoves. They made enough money to provide everyone in school with a cuca-racha and a Mexican jumping bean, but decided to put on an auditorium program instead. Row 1: R. Milford, J. Sharp, Miss Kane, I . Klise, I). Scovillc. Row 2: O, Rother, B. Humphrey, B. Morctter, B. Mundsen, S. Olson. D. Bistodeau. M. Koth. The 1949 ROBIN “Ml Zke Zkings you M” NATIONAL HONOR — STUDENT COUNCIL NATIONAL HONOR Row 1: J. Harrington, L. Sword, J. Panayotofl. B. Munden, M. Pearson, G. Xessly. P. Lookout, H. Paul. Row 2: A. Peske, M. Beck, L. Gullingsrud, M. Koth, J. Koscncr, O. Rother, R. Heisc, J. Rattie, M. Mi sell. Row 3: L. Gicbenltain, M. Hacrtal, J. Berg, P. Klocksien, A. Per-vicr, 1). Hannay, C. Case, M. Titus, P. Mi sell, I). Becker, M. Davis, J. Bayard, M. Kidcn. Row 4: R. Moore, B. Magnu-son, K. Anderson. D. Leean, W. Johnson. A. Compton, G. Snuggcrud, R. Milford. NATIONAL HONOR 'There are those who view them cynically, but give them a chance to lx. one and watch the change. Be it Queen of I lomccoming, or lead in the class play — there’s always that certain something about being tapped for National I lonor. Maybe it’s an inspiration to burn the midnight oil just an hour longer — who knows. At any rate, it’s great to wear a national honor pin even for a day and furthermore, it sorta helps to back up those awful busy studying hard answers each time the phone rings. Maybe others see your pin only in terms of a grind symbol or a S2.70 price tag — but to you the lucky one, on whom it’s hung, it means, and is SUCCESS. STUDENT COUNCIL No, we have to admit they didn’t make an absolute Utopia out of our school government, but they certainly did their best to achieve this end. It is the student council’s job to sec that the workings of R.l I.S. are kept smooth but not quiet. I he year 1948-49 has found the student council with a membership of twenty and plenty of projects to keep the entire council busy. I he Council’s main job this year has been to promote better understanding between student and faculty. Incidental to this, they have sponsored dances and auditoriums, raised money for the cheer leaders’ uniforms, sent packages to Europe and promoted the dental campaign. I his is strictly oil the record, of course, but we have it from a good source that the student council is specially noted for their leisurely jaunts to and from the lunch room. Comes under the heading of extra curricular, we presume! STUDENT COUNCIL Row 1: J. Harrington, M. Eidcn, Mr. Woodward, A. Pit in on, H. Stoflfcr. B. Hayhoe. Row 2: M. Brunscll, D. Florida. P. Klise. S. Hastings, P. Kivisto. Row 3: I). Dennis, G. Xessly, J. Fischer. P. Hayck. C Ofsthun. Row 4: R. Moore, B. Jacobs, B. Magnuson, H. Smetzer, A. Schaleen. The ROBIN for 1949 “KumiHg Wild!” HALL GUIDES — STUDENT DIRECTORY Row 1: J. Bayard, M. Beck, W. Johnson. I’. Klocksicn. K. Anderson. Row 2: R. Moore. M. Hacrtal, A. Compton. J. Dorn, D. Lovelace. Row 1: J. Fumlingsland, C. Carey, C. Case, M. Briggs, B. Crandail. Row 2: J. Berg. J. Bayard, L. Doane, M. Titus, I’. Klise. Row 3: P. Klocksicn. J. KkStrom, Y. Nelson. E. Maki, M. Eiden, 1. Peterson. HALL GUIDES Nobody ever puts the lull guide sheets in their lockers because they all know they go in the folder. None of the hall guides congregate in front of 203 to chat because they're supposed to be in their own places. All hall guides write down everybody who goes through the hall even if it’s their boy friend or their bosom buddy. These people are chosen for their honesty, responsibility and good citizenship. (NOW LET’S SEE 1IOW IT REALLY WORKS) Just a minute, boys, you’ll have to go through the downstairs hall, comes a commanding voice from the hall guide’s desk just outside Room 204. Upon further investigation we are startled to find nothing here but a small phonograph playing a rather dilapidated record. We journey on down the hall and there we find the culprits (I mean the hall guides), gathered around a similar desk outside the study hall. Evidently business was slow. Scatter, kids, here comes Kissell. Something passes us like a streak of lightning ... in a moment all is serene . . . the hall is in perfect condition . . . the boys down the last bit of ice cream . . . dixie cups are in the proper receptacle . . . lights are off . . . Mrs. Kissell treks off downstairs certain that her hall guides are performing their tasks to the best of their abilities; and if you think Kissell doesn't know what’s goin’ on you’re crazy! STUDENT DIRECTORY The Student Director)' Committee was first organized in 1947 to publish a directory of all the names and addresses of the students of R. 11. S. Due to circumstances beyond their control (circumstances being a late start and a lazy committee), they did not begin work until this fall. During the first three weeks they met every night; later they gathered once a week at different members’ homes, at which time they planned on working. (JOKE. SON.) Their finshed product, although not rivaling the city director)', is something that should prove of benefit to all students. The 1949 ROBIN j SJ “ Zime On My Mauds ” THREE BRAINS WITH BUT A SINGLE THOUGHT 5-10-15 YARDS SECOND CHILDHOOD SKOAL SUB (NORMAL) FIREBUGS ALVIN CHORUS G-R-R-R-R MISS A START ICA GAL IN CALICO ROGUES’ GALLERY 1 GOT A’s The ROBIN for 1949 ' ‘Jt s My Cazy Day ’ ’ BISTODEAU HEM PEL BUDDING ROMANCE LOVERS CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER NEXT—A DOANE SMETZER HAYHOE JULL1ARD GRADS BOYS MAKE ME SO MA FORI) AW! PLEASE DON’T WHE-E-E-E-E TAX COLLECTORS AMPUTEES The 1949 ROBIN you Won’t Me Satisfied ” THE ROBIN THE TYRANT DEAD-LINE DUMMIES DEADLINES AND BUTCHERED COPY STILL CLUTTER 206 OORS bang — people laugh — someone mumbles “Gotta go to declam or Setter-berg’ll kill me” and everyone looks surprised — people laugh — the stall tears their hair — annual payments do not equal receipts — a writer dreams away peace- fully. In short, the Robin stall has fun. Everything from crummy” accounting to “Gullings-rud” editing, including sales talks, deadlines and jokes. But, it’s all been fun. a lot of work, a swell bunch of kids, and even if we do say it, “not a bad annual, despite everything. Row 1: J. Ha a. L. Gullingsrud, Mrs. Tender, L. Doanc, R. Milford. Row 2: P. Klocksicn, D. Hannay, W. Johnson, L. SandhofT, B. Humphrey. Row 3: B. Crandall. M. Davis. M. Gadbaw. The ROBIN for 1949 “Amt Dorn ’ Mad Doin ’ Nothin ’” THE ROBIN’S TALE Row 1: M. Pearson, J. Haga, M. Haertal, Mr. Zimmerman, J. Berg, J. Olson. Row 2: B. Meister, I). Hannay, P. Klise. M. Beck, M. Neumann, B. Falk. Row 3: P. Klocksicn, S. McKee, H. Paul, J. Bayard. Row 4: C. Pichotta, B. Pankonic, J. Cyrus, H. Cavanagh, J. Horner. ROBIN NEWS — DEADLINES — PRINTER’S INK — UNIFIED TO GIVE THE STUDENTS THE BEST FROM THE PRESS CAN’T THINK of any possible way to make a complete sentence out of that lead. If we were to enter the newspaper office right now we would find _______ reporters rushing out alter last minute stories and we must step aside or accept our fate. When we finally manage to reach the inner recesses we are confronted with bedlam and enough noise to break our eardrums. The typists are banging out stories . . . everyone is talking at once . . . not on the same subject, however . . . editors are chewing off the ends ol their pencils . . . what’ll 1 use for that headline? . . . what the dickens did I do with that copy? . . . don't tell me Madge hasn’t finished the feature page again ... so you sec layouts, write-ups, sales, copy, and deadlines (always deadlines) arc only a few of the many worries that buzz around in the heads of the Robin's Tale Staff. 1 Iowever, a shiny, new office has inspired the gang onto ’bigger and better things.’ Marion I laertel is the big boss, ably assisted by Joan Berg. Let us never forget those weeklv reminders: Where is that early copv? OR WHERE IS THAT COPY? And above all shall we remember the lesson received when we stuck our head (heads) in the Robin's Tale office to offer a few moments’ work and had to keep coming the rest ol the year to finish it. The 1949 ROBIN --------------------------------— life: 7 r m Row 1: Miss Peterson. L. Sandhoff, J. Ahlstrom, P. Bookout. Row 2: M. Gadhaw. B. Humphrey. V. Brunscll. COMMERCIAL CLUB Swish! Whiz! Bang! No — it's not a jet propelled plane passing you in the hallway. L x k closely, my children. and you will see. the Commercial Club girls on another spree. The members of this club arc few in number, but as the saying goes. “The best things come in small lots.” Making up this group of go-getters is Jeanne Ahlstrom. Pat Bookout. Vera Brunsell, Mary Gadbaw. Beverly Humphrey. Lois San doff, and Jeanne Sybrant. On the agenda for these girls we find such things as typing and mimeographing tests (we should thank them for this?); cutting stencils for class play programs; typing library cards, report cards, absentee lists, etc. Remember — next time you see one of these energetic fly-girls coming down the hall — don't trip her. don’t push her — she may be on her way to do some thing for you. AUDITORIUM CLUB The scene is Room 201 it is empty, with the sole exception of the Auditorium Club Advisor, Mr. I lage-meister (this is empty?). The time is 3:35. A meeting has l een scheduled for 3:05 sharp. President Ken Anderson enters — accompanied by Vice-President Wesley Johnson, Secretary Audrey Dooley, and Treasurer Don Leean. They stop — sec that the room is empty (Mr. I lagemeister has escaped) — and depart. One by one. and two by two (Ray and Pat — Alan and Lucy) these energetic paymasters drihble in. By 4:00 there arc enough present to begin a card game, a brawl, or a joke-telling fest. At 4:30 the officers return and President Anderson raps with the gavel for attention — which, of course, he docs not get. Don Leean then makes a motion that Donna Becker stop talking — this is seconded by Doug Benson — and the entire group screams their approval. By the time the babbling quiets down it is 4:45. Madge Beck takes her cue like a lady — arises sedately — and jumps across the desk tops. Amid wild applause, the President bangs his gavel on the nearest person's head, tears his blond hair out by its black roots, and the curtain falls on a mass evacuation of rwm 201. Row 1: I,. Gullingsrud, A. Compton, I . Klocksien. K. Anderson, A. Dooley, W. Johnson, D. Becker. J. Dorn. Row 2: J. VYaligoski, I’. Kivisto, S. Barclay. J. Bayard. H. StofTer. D. Maas. M. Beck. M. Pearson. Row 3: C. Ofsthun. J. Baker. R. Milford, G. Ncssly, J. Swanson, B. Scaberg. Row 4: A. Scha-lecn. J. Harrington, B. Munden, L. Sword. D. Leean, I). Benson. P. Klise. The 1949 ROBIN ' lQive Me Zke Simple Zife ” RROMO SELTZER ADDICTS! SNAP! SLOP AND GOB PROVERBIAL FENCE-SITTERS LAUGH—THOUGHT I'D DIE! ADOLPH'S HELPERS B. D.—BEFORE DIOR THURSDAY (FEMALE) I DO—I DO (DO WE?) THURSDAY (MALE) NOW—LISTEN TO ME! (rtf I ’49 HOMECOMING The 1949 ROBIN “Say Jt With Music'’ A CAPELLA CHOIR GETS ALONG BEAUTIFULLY UNACCOMPANIED The maroon-robed members of the A Cappella Choir are proud of their reputation for excellent singing in both secular and sacred music. Their ambition is to achieve a greater degree of finesse in the art of unaccompanied sing- ing. Five practices a week, sincere interest in serious music, and careful direction are their formula. The Choir is under the leadership of their new director, Mr. John Adams. I lighlight of the year was the spring concert given in April. Jeanne Ahlstrom Jean Arbucklc Barbara Barclay Shirley Barclay Madge Beck Jack Berg Lois Blade Cecil Black Gerry Blcxrud Don Bray Beverly Brown Bill Campbell Carol Case Diane Cate Bat Clausen AI Compton Bob Cooper Geraldine Dellwo Audrey Dooley Joanne Dubcrstein Bob Katon La Verne Engen Barbara Gabler Lyle Gicbcnhain Lucy Gullingsrud Sue Hastings Jacqueline Hanson Nancy Hein Mary Hennig Ronnie Jacobsen Earl Johnson Wesley Johnson Pat Kivisto Joanne Klise Pat Klise Kay Krueger Joanne Langford Marlene Lartch Judy Longaeckcr Clara Lauzon Marion McAllister Delores McLeod Margaret Misch Pat Misch Alice Moot Beryl Moretter Carol Mosal Ruth Northrop Shirley Ostruin Bev Pankonie Helen Paul Carol Pauls Jerry Paulson Joyce Pearson Bud Purcell Eileen Pomerleau Ruth Rennie liiu Rydmark Gloria Sandmoen Mary Saul Susanne Schafer Marilyn Schultz Pat Schutz Joanne Sharp Eugene Sprague Helen StofTcr Charlotte Stuth Dean Sullivan Jacky Swanson Delores Syvcrson Carmen Velasco Jeanette Waligoski Joyce Walker Pat Wilson June Worwa Joseph Wyers Delores Zajac BOYS QUARTET B. Cooper, A. Compton, W. Johnson, L. Gicbenhain. The ROBIN for 1949 BAND — GIVING THAT INDEFINABLE THRILL TO ALL WHO HEAR IT AT FOOTBALL GAMES CONCERT STAGE There are seventy-seven reasons why Rob-binsdale High School is proud of its band. These marching musicians are long-time favorites with the fans at Robbinsdales athletic field. Their music inspires an enthusiasm into the football crouds. One of the outstanding band formations seen on the gridiron last fall was the locomotive used at 1 Iomecoming. Such formations are care-Iully planned and rehearsed. This year the band has been under the direction of Mr. Lc-land Grizzell. Ken Anderson Joann Baldwin Douglas Benson Robert Bonin Torn Boyer Joyce Brown Charles Bradley Janice Bremseth Bill Brooks Richard Callander Helen Cavanagh Betty Champlain Darlene Champlain Pat Cook-Dick Poss Jean Glasmann Virginia Inman Mary Ann Jacobs Dick Johnson Glen Johnson Marilyn Johnson Neil Johnson Warren Johnson Wesley Johnson Pat Klocksien Marcia Koth Ar .ell Runs Joan l.idholm Peggy l.illestol Ralph Martin Jim Melchert Henry Miller Roland Moore Eugene Xcssly Shirley Osborne David Osterbus Arnold Sandberg Lois SandhofT Dwight Schmidt June Schulz Jenny Siewcrt Seymour Silverstein Catherine Skowronek Phil Sorenson Jerry Stuth Don Thompson Karen Wass Monte Wessbcrg Virginia Worden 77 Never Be Zke Same ” The 1949 ROBIN I). NELSON SCHMIDT M. RUMBLE MIRROR. MIRROR ON THE WALL QUEEN IE. QUEEN OF CUDDLING CUT IRS THEM ALL V. BERGSTROM IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, WHOOPS. IT’S A BIRD R. CEASE W. JOHNSON MUST BE FUNNY MAKE MINE COUNTRY STYLE DON'T GET WET CURRIE’S FIRST TRIKE MADE A BASKET SPRING FEVER SLUMBER PARTY, GIRLS??? “Mey-Ka-Ka Ke Kop” The ROBIN for 1949 THRF.E-DAY VACATION OUR NEW ORGAN A-HUNTING WE WILL GO STRAIGHT FLUSH INSIDE DOPE CARELESS HANDS LOOKS PAINFUL FUTURE??? COME UP AND SEE ME SOMETIME 1-2-3 LA CONGA CENSORED WHERE’S THE HORSE? THAT’S WHEN WE WERE YOUNGER JOSEPHINE????? The 1949 ROBIN “Remember When” GIRL’S CLUB Row 1: P. Klocksien, P. Klise, M. Kidcn, M. Briggs. I.. Doanc. Row 2: L. Gullingsrud, C. Carey, J. Fundingsland, J. Berg, J. Bayard. Row 3: M. Pearson, D. Cate, H. Paul, A. Pervier, M. Hacrtal, S. McKee. in girls’ sports. Today Girls’ Club and G. A. A. are highly integrated to offer to the up-and-coming girl ol Robbinsdalc 1 ligh School experience in social activities as well as sports. Girls’ Club has as its main purpose the creation of a greater feeling of friendship among the girls — friendship brought about through informal get-togethers such as pot-luck suppers, early morning breakfasts, participation in howling, bad-, minton, and basketball. The advisors of Girls’ Club are also trying to instruct the girls in proper social behavior — what to do and what not to do. Various people are invited in each year to speak to the girls on such subjects as fashion, make-up, job interviews, relations with the opposite sex, etc. It is hoped that in this manner the girls may gain a little more poise, a little more self-confidence and a little more ol that certain something” that makes for SUCCESS in later life. The advisors of Girls' Club this year are Mrs. Beverly Kissel!, Miss Raima Mickelson. Miss Valborg Skartvedt, and Miss Anne Kane. G. A. A. is practically synonymous with our present-day Girls’ Club, although G. A. A. was originally organized to promote an interest Marlene Kidcn turns over duties as president of Girls’ C lub to new prexy, Audrey Dooley. G. A. A “Ceave Jt Zo Zke Qirls IT’S THURSDAY —IT’S TRAGIC (To the tune of It’s Magic) As they walk through the halls They’re greeted by some whistle calls. It’s Thursday. With high heels torturing feet And gowns that really are All Reet. It’s Thursday. In every class you’ll find They make a hit With bustles on behind They throw boys in a fit -laughter). When school comes to a close They straighten seams in baggy hose. It’s Tragic. With elbows in their sides They sit and stuff their charming hides. It’s Fattening. And yet we must admit These things that happen are all really true; In spite of all we've said Those Thursdays were the best we knew. PLUG FOR PEPSODF.NT HM .... NICE FORM! SPRING SHOE STYLES BUCKET BRIGADE WHAT A RACKET! SPOMONI The 1949 ROBIN “As Zime Qoes My ” Class roptjecp: June 9, 1969 . . . hmmmmmm . . . wife’s birthday . . . no . . . Junior’s birthday . . . no . . . income tax . . . couldn’t be that . . . no income! I know — twenty years ago today my class graduated. Most of the old gang are working at the Robbinsdale Rural I lennepin County Fair — guess they never got oil that three-ring circus they were on when they attended school. Me and the wife went out to the fair just the other day. Yeah, there was Boh Mehr and Virg Metzger still taking tickets. Saw Soukup . . . great talker Soukup . . . tried to sell George Porter the ferris wheel. Donna Becker has a new show . . . guess your weight within twenty pounds, she sez. Course she was always good at math. Munden had an athletic tent down on the Midway. Pcske is workin for him . . . taking on all comers. Magnuson and Pelletier are the lucky ones; they run the all-girl review. I hat balloon trio featuring Mari Briggs, Mavis Flaaten and Lucy Cullingsrud is really out of this world. Noticed that Bothum also has a booming business on the Midway . . . selling darts. Quite a following he has, too. Willie Gibson, Rog Keske, and Alan Compton are his most frequent customers. I laertel is still editin’. She has full charge of editing and selling the racetrack program. I las to buy them, too, from what I hear. Seems to me she ran a little booking agency on the side but that is probably gossip. Ran into Bev I lumphrev and Mary Gad-baw . .. still duplicating. They have the unique occupation of running oil the only hand-turned scandal sheet in town. At the moment they were turning out 9.000 copies of Janet McKee in her now famous hat-check pose, the pose to lx used later in the Robbinsdale Rost under the caption, “Oddities of 1949. In their spare time Mary and Bev are conducting a Gallup Poll on your decision as to which Wright twin has the Ioni. Corking race that was yesterday. Matt La Bisson iere, 1 ley wood, and Jerry Smothers placed in the money on the hot rod classic. Guess they have Frigaard and I lolker to keep their gismos in tip-top condition. Ken Anderson is still behind the Mike bringing you a photo-flash of Beetle Bomb,’’ famous rival to “Man ol War. Pat is still taking pictures. Never figured out that triangle . . . you know, Ken, Pat and Ray. Ray is still around, around Pat, that is. When my wife and I walked into the grandstand we ran into Mr. Mielke. My, he has aged. Buzz, Dick. Tom and Neil were in hot pursuit. Guess they’re still begging to get hack into school. Giebenhain and Sandhoff are still bating it out in the Beer Garden. Pierson and Rasmussen have a “pony concession. I lorses not beer. Their take isn’t t(x large. Rolene Bates and Joyce I lotal keep hanging around asking for free rides. Dwight Schmidt and Dick Callander arc chief flunkies to a tame kangaroo. Bruce I layhoc runs a fun house. Ron Ottelin and I lam Nelson operate the air button and Gene Dodge catches the skirts as they come out. Eugene Berthiaume went through the wild animal show yesterday. Collapsed from I right. Took ole Doc Wesley and his aides. Eiden, Klise, and Florida, to bring him around. I lad lunch at Morretter’s hot dog stand. Business was terrible. If it weren’t for Bev Pan-konie, she’d lx on the rocks. Picked up some gossip while I was there. Barney Christy has twelve kids. I las quite a hit ol trouble with ’em . . . Keep tellin’ their ole man oil. Madge Beck is a judge . . . tries juvenile delinquents, I guess. I ler latest case was Jack Cyrus, Jr. Don Ix e is head svrup stirrer at Bridgeman’s. Gene Snu gc-rud made quite a name lor himself. President ol Snuggerud’s Super Snuggies, Inc. Rollie Moore is designing girls’ dormitories. Bert Larson has a tavern on the avenue. Guess he hired Auramae to play the organ. I leard he bred his two waitresses. Horner and Hempel. Ialked too much, he said. Ruth Phillips and Lois 1 Iougham offered to help him out until he can get some regular stuff. Lyle Stensrud is still trying to make a date with Marlene Dolan. After twenty years she still hasn’t given him the okay. Doug Benson has his own carnival . . . trying to lx a big wheel running a lerris wheel. Noticed they had a new 4-11 building on the lair grounds. Carl Peterson built it; Jim Black runs it, the dairy bar that is. Black is ably assisted by Donna Turgeon, who sells milk to all the youngsters. Ran into Bev and Jack at the bar. I hose kids ol theirs . . . terrific bunch of “ruff necks. Poor Ade. Lost his job during the depression. All he can find to do is pick up paper and scraps on the grounds . . . nets him a fair living, tho. The wife and I really enjoyed the fair. Incidentally, you haven’t met my wife, have you? She used to lx Marilyn lohnson and me . . . well, as I told you, I was once president of the 1949 graduating class of R. I I. S. --------------------- The ROBIN for 1949 “My West to X ou ” c ucstion that) do hereby make, are this to be our last will and v revoking anv will or wills Class Will I Last zvill and testament of the 1949 Graduating Class of Robbinsdale High School. We, the 49 grads of R. II. S. being of sound mind (1 publish, and dec testament, there previous to this. First, to the junior class, we hereby bequeath all debts, especially unpaid annual payments. To the up-and-coming underclassmen we leave our dearly beloved faculty (boy, what a buildup). To Mr. Mielke, we leave our sweet, innocent. and childlike dispositions. So much for the class as a whole. In the nature of personal grants we find Frank Linden willing his three-day vacations (courtesy of the Board of Education) to Dick Sybrant. Davie Althaus wills his height to Dewey Johnson so he can look over transoms instead ol through keyholes. Vera Brunsell and Darlene Champlain agreed to give the junior boys back to the junior girls. Gloria Pollock isn’t willing anything to anybody. She intends to take Neil right along with her. Myrna Davis wills her height to Don Dale. Maybe just that teensy bit will win the tournament next year. Rich Nelson wills his muscles to his little brother, Roy. I lope the latter won’t be ungrateful and use them on their original owner. Lois Jacobson, under duress of course, wills her last remaining bottle of peroxide to Bill Campbell. Incidentally, Bill, if you should run out, I hear Joyce Olson is well supplied. Pat B x)kout grants her job of typing out the absentee list to Joel Dibble. May he prove as proficient as she. Carol Sandberg gives her golden tresses to Miss Setterberg for demonstration purposes in Rape of the Lock.’ Bob Lock-wood regretfully relinquishes his title of “lover boy” to Paul Bossert. Dennis Scoville, Dick Worwa, and Dave Krieger, the big three as far as underwriting Alcoholics Anonymous is concerned, cede their jobs to Dean lltterberg. I Ic is capable of matching all three. Pat Shanesy leaves his skill at goll to Skarty. Jean Arbuckle wills her voice to Kenny Hull. Of course, to keep in the swing of things, he must sing at numerous weddings during the year, attired in a billowing formal. Wayne Barrett agrees to leave his new Studebaker to next year’s hot-rod driver, Tom Frigaard. I lope he comes out as well as Wayne did. Diane Cate wills her athletic ability to Joan Duberstein. I larriet Ixck- ner leaves that megaphone voice of hers to Jeanne Rosener. We hope Jeanne doesn’t turn herself inside out trying to use it. Darlene I lannav wills her red hair and Irish temper to any Irish setter that will take it. I bis is, of course, a trial exchange. The setter might not like it. Cene Nesslv wills his ability to resist the girls’ charms to Don Thompson. Oh happy day for the senior girls if it were the other way around. Ing Peterson leaves her giggles to Ed Woody. I lope she takes them back before long though, cuz Ing just wouldn’t be Ing without cm. Pat Ahrens wills her sweet old-fashioned look to Kay Krueger. We re sure Kay won’t wear it out by over-use. June Bayard wills her “Littlest Angel ’ to Jeanne Dorn. Being close neighbors, June feels sure that Jeanne will take good care of him. Don Nelson and Bill Pappas will themselves, respectively, to Marlys Magnuson and Marlene Vaughan, who, we understand, are very happy to accept the gifts. Pat Cook leaves her baton twirling skill to Jackie Swanson, ft is an excellent muscle-building ex ercise. Mary Bingham wills here art of useless conversation to Margie Misch. Maybe she can use some of that amusing prattle at C.iris' Club meetings next year. Jacky l undingsland wills that Rock of Gibraltar on her left hand to . . . what are we thinking of? Can you imagine giving up something like that to an underclassman? That would be rather silly because we re sure any of the single’ senior girls would be most happy to share her burden with her. I fovvie lordet feels that he is being quite generous as he is leaving all bis girls to Duane I larcus. Be sure and take good care of them, Duane; I low ic might want them back sometime. What would the poor horses do if it wasn’t for their good friend, Myron Hagel, who is giving them back their laugh. I le deserves much honor, for he has used it well. It seems that Bob Renz was going to will Lois Cooper to Turk Olson, but I think he has recently changed his mind. At least that is the topic of conversation at the present. I wonder why? Roger Vick and Jerry I lar-rington will their five o’clock shadows to any junior who, like themselves, is too lazy to shave every morning. They should have someone to carry on when they leave. - So Act Quickly, Juniors; This is your Last Chance. We, the Class of ’49, Hereby Subscribe Our Names, This Ninth Day of June, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-nine. The 1949 ROBIN “Do Nothin Zill you Mear from Mo” RIFLE CLUB — STAGE CREW — ANNOUNCERS Sitting: D. Baker, D. Bookout. Mr. Kelly, R. Jacobson. J. Paulson Standing: J. Scheurich, D. Wahl, D. Schmidt, L. Osmund son, I). Fore RIFLE CLUB “From any position they hit the hull's eye. R. II. S.’s powder burners” have been organized since 1938 as a branch of the National Rifle Association. Each year a tournament is run in both the Junior and Senior High School to rank the riflemen according to marksmanship. I he objective of the rifle club is not to see who can come closest to shooting the apple off Joe Doe's pointed head, but rather to develop skillful marksmanship among the members and also develop an appreciation of the correct use of firearms. Next time you come close to being shot . . . remember ... a rifle club member could not possibly have been to blame ... he would have made a direct hit. STAGE CREW The stage crew (slave laborers to you) do all the constructing of stage sets for plays and programs; they operate the various assorted gadgets, jimcracks, and other paraphernalia necessary or unnecessary to the successful presentation of an assembly program. They are a hard-working group of boys, highly underpaid. (Unanimous statement of the Stage Crew.} ANNOUNCERS These boys battle the elements and brave the adverse atmospheric conditions to bring you the news of the hour, on the hour. (5th hour, if you please.) If the P.A. were to break down, they would no doubt run from room to room cheerfully reading the dispatches to each and even.' student. Row 1: J. Baker, C. Bradley, D. Cad well. D. Bott D. Leean, K. Anderson, J. Black Row 2: Mr. Wivcll, K. Anderson, B. Kornian The 1949 ROBIN Robins Robins Robins Robins Robins Robins Robins Robins 13 De La Salle 6 13 Excelsior 0 39 U. I ligb 6 0 Park 8 27 VVayzata 6 32 Mound 0 28 I lopkins 19 0 Anoka 12 ’46 Coach Irv The ROBIN for 1949 FOOTBALL Row 1: H. Nelson. B. Magnuson, B. Renz, A. Pitmon, I). Dennis. I?. Hayhoe, H. Nelson, J. Harrington. Row 2: J. Herman. I , Bossert. J. 'rherrien, B. Kornian. H. Smetzer, I). Utterberg, A. Schalccn, B. Lockwood. Row 3: B. Siaubcr, K. Cause. D. Slauber. H. Olson. B. McNcely. J. Fischer, Mr. Xcrdahl. Row 4: I). Soukup, I). Kauffman, P. Hayek, K. Wojcicchowski, B. Jacobs, C. Peterson. H. Jordet. It s a three-time winner for the purple and gold of Robbinsdale as the local team captured the Lake Conference I itlc under the leadership of Captain Dick Dennis. Also sharing the coveted crown are the clubs of St. Louis Park and Wayzata. Pistol Pete” 1 layek spark-plugged the local club at quarterback and provided thrills galore with his accurate passing. Pitching from the “ I formation, young I layek threw one pass that covered some 62 yards. On the receiving end were “glue-lingered Adc Pitman and Boh Jacobs. Great line play was displayed by seniors, Dick Dennis, Bruce I lavhoe. Gene Ncssly, Bill Magnuson, and Jerry I larrington. 01 the “mail carriers,” Boh Renz, “I lam” Nelson, I lar-len Smetzer, AI Schalcen. and Dick Kauffman showed championship form throughout the entire season. In addition to capturing top scor- ing honors with 54 points, Boh Renz made the mythical all-conference team, along with teammate Bill Magnuson. Starting the 1948 season oil with a hang, the Robins slid by a tough De La Salle eleven 13-7. The next victim was Excelsior, 13-0; then the Robins whitewashed LI. I ligh 39-6. A greater disaster, however, struck the Robins as the Park Orioles nosed out our boys 8-0. I hen our Nerdaldmen celebrated our homecoming hv Wav-Laying Wayzata 27-6. On the following rainy Friday night, Robbinsdale swamped the undermanned Mound eleven 32-0. Closing the conference — incidentally a wild and vvooly contest with our annual foes, I lopkins — found the gold-clad Robins out-scoring the Warriors, 26-19. Coach Nerdahl s boys made an impressive showing against Anoka, hut lost 12-0, to complete the grid campaign. t The ROBIN for 1949 BASKETBALL Row 1: B. Magnuson, . IMtmon. R. Peterson, I). Dale, 15. Jacobs. J. Harrington, L. Olson. Row 2: 15. Lockwood, Q. I hompson, I). KaulTinan. P. Hayek, K. Wojciechowski, B. Hay hoc, H. Stanley. R. Moore. Row 3: B. Millar. K. Norman, K. Knoble, Q. Blonigan, L. Anderson, YV. Goetze, J. Hamman. Row 4: R. Weldc, 1). Stensrud, P. Sorenson, K. Martin. L. Malanfant, M. Durand, Mr. Kcrnan. After twelve years of fighting, fussing and hoping, Robhinsdale finally got a hand on that coveted Lake Conference trophy along with I lopkins. Both teams ended with a ten win and two loss season, with Mound and Excelsior dumping the “Locals, while Robhinsdale topped the Warriors twice. Aside from annexing the District Trophy, the greatest accomplishment ol the '48-49 Robins was their triple victory over the powerful I lopkins quint. During conference play the limelight was centered chiefly on big Don Dale, 6'7 pivot man for Kernan’s five. Dale twice knotted the all-time individual scoring record set up by I lopkins’ Stu Skoglund. Stretch also set an all-time season scoring mark by dropping 254 counters through the strings. In the line of games, the locals scored a duo of wins over I lopkins, LI. I ligh, St. Louis Park and Wav zata, but could only gain an even split with 11 addons’ Mound squad and the boys from Excelsior. Of these. Coach Kcrnan would pick the game with Mound as the Robins’ best. In a purely non conference tilt the varsity found it tough going against the powerful faculty five, but finally won out 48-46. Kernan led the teachers with 15 points, while Les Alden added 11. Robhinsdale won the,flip of the coin and took a free trip to the district where they opened up by trouncing Eden Prairie 64-42. “Jinx Excelsior was the next of would-be victims, as the Robins dumped the lays’’ 46-38. In the finale Kerman's boys edged by I lopkins 32-30. After copping the District 18 title the locals headed back to the Minnesota fieldhouse for a shot at the Region 5 crown. Bob Jacobs was the hero in the opener against Buffalo as the Robins squeezed out a 52-50 victory. A strong Central quint finally put the brakes on the Robin victor)' train. 30 31, thus ending Robbins dale basketball for another year. The 194 9 ROBIN WRESTLING Row 1: C. Ofsthun, R. Vick, R. Nelson, G. Ernst. Row 2: H. Phillips, M. Katz, L. Jolm-vson. Mr. Woodward, J. Pierson, L. Nelson. E. Berthiaume, B. Cooper. Row 3: H. Miller. J. Dibble, IX Christianson, J. McAndrews, M. Loken, P. Nelson, R. Anderson, I). Sibet. Row 4: V. Metzger, I.. Ernst, J. Cyrus, B. Korinan, A. Schalcen, W. Gibson, J. Munn. I lie always highly rated Robin mat men again proved their power by coping the Lake Conference tourney and were runner-ups in the Regional and State meets. Of the scheduled dual matches the locals turned in an impressive 11 wins and a 4 loss season. In the Lake Conference tourney, Robbinsdale won 6 first places and also the trophy by beating runner-up Mound by a comfortable 11 points followed by Wayzata with 40 and II. High and Excelsior, 13 and 4 respectively. We advanced to the regional with a strong team, a stronger Anoka nosed out Robbinsdale by a meager two points 40-47, therefore, claiming the title and the big’ trophy while Woodwards local-muscle men claimed 4 first places and 2 second places with Ernst, Ofsthun, Vick, Pierson getting the gold medals while the silver badges were awarded to Rich Nelson and Gene Berthiaume. In the state meet held at the Minnesota field house. “Jinx” Anoka just “escaped as they nosed out the birds 27-26 for state champ recognition. Cocaptains, Rog Vick and Rich Nelson, took first and second place respectively while Chuck Ofsthun and “unknown Pierson also placed first in the big event. Besides receiving medals from the state. Mr. Wood-ward awarded these boys in his own way with Parker 51” pens. According to Coach “Woody ’ Jack Pierson and Gene Berthiaume are the most improved graduating lettermen, but Geo. Ernst is the best improved of the lower classmen, shown by his record of 12 wins. 6 losses and 3 draws. Next year's grappler squad should again be a threat to any wrestling power in the state as only four wrestlers, on the first squad, graduate this spring leaving vacancies that will quickly be filled by the powerful B squad. The ROBIN for 1949 TRACK AND BASEBALL Row 1: G. Ronin, P. Hayck, I). Sicora, A. Pitmon, It. Magnuson. J. Fischer. Row 2: .. Anderson. 'I'. Pelletier. Mr. Kernan. R. Moore. BASEBALL TRACK Ten return in let ter men led the attack of this years Robin cindcrmcn. Linder the capable hands of Old I ait hi id Marvin Wrucke, the tracksters finished a season that could not be called unsuccessful. Wrucke was hacked by Capt. Boh Rcnz. dash man and broad jumper; 11. Nelson, d ashman and hurdler; F. Valker, dashman and broadjumper; J. AImin, miler; B. Munden and B. Brown, half-milers; Smetzer was back at the hurdles and dashes. Bill Korman entered the high jump and handled the weights. Junior Bob Jacobs took his shots at the hurdles and the quarter-mile. I he Robins were to be out a pole vaultsr until they got the word Iron) Jerry Harrington's doctor. A junior high track meet was staged to scare up future talent lor the squad. Alter completing a very successful season at the helm of the Robin cagers, Ed Kernan put the local baseball squad through their paces in very noble fashion. A nearly all-veteran squad greeted the former Gopher great as he stepped into the vacated shoes of “Eph” Renz. I he backbone for the 49 club was formed by Ade Pitmon, Dave Sicora, Bill Magnuson, John Fischer, and Pete I layek. On the diamond the boys lined up as follows: Fischer, pitcher; Pitmon, catcher; Magnuson on first: Pelletier at second; I layek, patroling shortstop; Dave Sicora on third. Paul Bossert, Rollie Moore, and Dick Kauffman covered the outer gardens. Row I; Malanfant. (I. Chancellor, L. Carlson, C. Bradley, P. Sorensen, L. Thurman, B. Lockhart. Row 2: J. Harrington, B. Jacobs. H. Nelson. H. Smetzer. B. Brown, B. Munden. Row 3: J. Haley. K. Grandlund, I). Thompson, L. Johnson. J. Haga. I). Christenson, A. Shaleen. The 1949 ROBIN “flight and Day” SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 7— Back to the old grind (we re in chains again) 10—Football kickoff 13— Sophomore speaks to Senior 14— Services held for unfortunate sophomore 16— Tale staff gets new padded cell 22-23—First paper sale (5,000 lbs. of last year’s report cards) OCTOBER 8— Robins Waylay Wavzata at I lome coming (Queen Marlene reigns) 12—Columbus Day — holiday 26— End of first six weeks — end ol world lor some 27— Informal initiation for Girls’ Club 28-29—M.E.A. (vacation for Girls’ Club initiates) NOVEMBER 1— Bob Renz wins scoring crown 5—1 Iarvcst Moon Dance 7—Bill Magnuson and Bob Renz on Lake Conference All-Star football team I I—Armistice Day — Yeh, Rah, Rah — (vacation) 12—Formal initiation for Girls’ Club 18-19—Junior Class play, “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” 25-26—Thanksgiving vacation — burp DECEMBER 9— Girls’ Club entertains Mothers at Annual Tea 14—Thespians install new promising (?) actors 17— Annual Christmas dance sponsored by Student Council 18— Whew!! Christmas vacation starts JANUARY 3—Back to school to rest after vacation 19— Annual pictures taken (I larrington sneaks in Auditorium Club picture) FEBRUARY 2— Toby Prin and “U” boys make success of March of Dimes program 7— Senior ACE Tests 10—School Declamation Elimination 17— Senior Banquet (Boyer requests Woodward to play “Josephine”) 18— Boyer receives lecture from said Josephine” Valentine Dance — Mr. Kissell and Dr. Tender replace orchestra 22— George Washington’s birthday 23— 1 lome Declamation Contest 26—Charles Ofsthun, Jack Pierson, and Roger Vick win in State Wrestling at the Fieldhouse MARCH 4— Miss Forchas takes short vacation — comes back Mrs. Mitchell 5— District basketball 6— Don Dale and Pete I layek on All-Lake Conference basketball team . 16-17-18—State Basketball 31—Girls' Club installation of new officers APRIL 1—Return of Spring fever — continuation of “skipping” 8— Easter vacation starts 15—Good Friday 17—Easter 23—Gals trip the light fantastic in crisp cottons at Cotton Ball 28-29—Senior Class Play MAY 14— J u n ior-Sen ior Prom 15— Prom continues 16-17-18—Sleep con t i n ues 21—Girls’ Club breakfast 30—Memorial Day —last day off Annual shows long-awaited face — we hope JUNE I—Seniors wade into exam week — five return 9— Graduation 10—School closes The ROBIN for 1949 ym. 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