Southwest High School - Wagistanian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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June Seniors Connie Dyrcgrov, salutatorian Jim Kruskopf, valedictorian Sally Furber, salutatorian When the June class of 1947 marched down the aisle, the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” were the only resemblance to previous commencement exercises. The class adopted and presented “The Holy Grail of Happiness, an entirely new graduation service which was written by I larold Gregory, speech teacher here at Southwest. The new service made it possible for a large group of seniors to participate. The revolutionary commencement program had been preceded by another “first” for the class. Their play, Miss I. QJ' presented on May 1 and 2, was so new that the third act was incomplete at the time of its adoption. 1 lowcvcr, even with script writers changing scenes at 7:45 the evening of the performance, the play proved to l)c a big success. The much-relieved cast celebrated with a riotous party at Sally Corl's house after the play, an occasion which will remain as one of the outstanding memories of the senior class. Class Day was another gala afTair with a senior auditorium in the morning and a picnic in the afternoon. Thus the June class of 1947 set forth in search of that I loly Grail of I lappincss, leaving behind them an unholy trail of good times. HONOR ROI.L Jun Kruskopf Connie Dyrcgrov Sally Furber Jean Olson Barbara Christopher Sally Wyatt Mary I.ou MacLaughlin Margaret Thomas Mary Cardie Carol Jeppson Mars Broliert Ann Marsvin JoAnne Smith Charles Svendsen Carol Rolfnc Janet Sholes Judy Philipp Nancy Hixon Polly Exncr Charles Blunter SENIOR AWARDS American I.cgion ....................... ... Jim Kruskopf American Legion Auxiliary ......................... Connie Dyrcgrov Sons of the American Revolution Charles Svendsen First National Bank Margaret Thomas, Jim Kruskopf Rose Reese ............................................. Jim Kane Science .......................................... Charles Blumcr CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Margaret Thomas, vice president; Roger Forherg, president; Jim Kruskopf, treasurer; Verne Anderson, sergeant-at-arms: Mary Cardie, secretary; Betty Silverman, sergeant-at-arms. 24

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January Reminiscences Skating scramble Ah. the thrill of it all Hot dog! Six no trump Is everybody happy? Tea for two Watch those calorics. Mac

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 Da id Alford. . .Social, Par-O. Favorite occupation: Watching Mr. Pearson hide during them istry experiment . Joanne Anderson. . .Class day. Nickname: Joannie. Verne Anderson. . .Banquet, Par-O, class play advertising, baseball, class sergeant-at-arms. Ambition: Cartoonist. Bill Anderson. . .Banquet. Pet peeve: Dancing with girls with bushy hair. George Armour. . .Class play committee, baseball, basketball. Arrow, “S” Club. Nickname: I oc. Marjorie Begert. . .Class day. Blue Tri. Nickname: Margie. Bill Berg. . .Cap and Gown, football. Mary Ann Berks. . .Secretarial, Scion Mi. Pet peeve: Cars you have to push. Bob Bertrand. . .(’lass day, cross country. Secret ambition: To get a hair-cut. Mary Bittner. . . Commencement. Fred Blanch. . .Par-O, class play cast. Professional field: High-pressure salesman. Beatrice Bliskun. . .Class play properties. Seton Hi president. Blue Tri. Favorite occupation: Drinking malts. Chuck Blumcr. . .Class play committee, Par-O president, football, swimming. Hobby: Building model airplanes. Mary Lou Brobert. . .Social, Blue Tri, Seton Hi. Hobby: Art. Joanne Brothan . . .Memorial, Seton Hi. Secret ambition: To fly an airplane. F.leanor Brown. . .Secretarial. Ambition: To be a success. Louise Buchanan. . .Class play publicity, Seton III. Professional field: Art. John Budde. . .Commencement, band. Hol»l y: Collecting telephone numbers. Betty Bun. . .Commencement. Carolyn Campbell. . . Class play cast, choir, student council vice president. Blue Tri, Silver Tri. Seton Hi, ethics committee. Ambition: Radio actress on a soap opera. Mary Cardie. . .Secretarial, class play publicity. Arrow editor. Red Cross, class secretary, Blue Tri, Silver Tri, Quill and Scroll. Professional field: Social work. Barbara Christopher. . .Play day, choir. Pet peeve: Writing on graduation pictures. Margie Christopher. . .Commencement. Secret ambition: To go to California. Mary Ellen Clark . . .Cap and gown, secretarial. Ambition: To Ik a ballerina. President Fotbrrg meet Governor Youngdahl. 25