Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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WASHBURN AT WAR WAR ACTIVITIES Bond Drive With over 2,47-I VVashburn alumni in the armed forces to act as an in- centive, Washburn students have made the purchase of War Bonds and Stamps their most important project this year. Our biggest and most concentrated ef- fort came last November when the entire school went all out in the Sixth War Loan Drive and emerged at the end of the drive with over 312,000 for the purchase of an LCVP Landing Craft Vehicle-Personnel. Under the leadership of Mr. Iackson, two armies were formed. Charles Sedgwick and Iohn Bowles acted as opposing generals and as a result of the enthusiasm shown by all those in charge, the cam- paign for increased purchases of bonds and stamps has been continued success- fully all year. At an auditorium as- sembly in November, The Hennepin County War Finance Committee pre- sented Washburn with the Schools At War Flag, signifying that 90 per cent of all the students bought war bonds and stamps that month. Our goal is to Hy the Schools at War Flag every month .... During the past year the War bond sales have been capably handled by members of the Sparks Hi-Y which has taken over the sale as its service project. In addition, in each home room, sellers have been ap- pointed and a careful record of all those contributing, is kept. Students taking public speaking under Mr. Claeson are required to give talks in each home room from time to time as part of their curriculum . . . Mr. lack- son states, The co-operation of the students during the various drives has been excellent. Without any special conducement or Iiavors, they have shown a sincere enthusiasm. At the last count, the total war bond sales for the year up to now have amounted to Si9,300.,, European CIo+hing Drive 'gClean Out The Closet became the slogan of The European Clothing Drive sponsored by members of the speech classes and held during the weeks of February 5 to February 15. And WVashburn really did i'Clean Out The Closet with the stupendous re, sult that more than 3,800 pounds were collected. The drive was started in the city by The Committee for Eu- ropean Reliet and enthusiastic VVash- hurn committees took it from there. .Xfter a slow start. the drive gained in momentum to the degree where it was necessary to lengthen the drive a week. Everyone was encouraged to bring any type ol: clothing that was still in a fairly usable condition from scarves and sweaters to shoes and rubbers. In addition the drive was publicized by an article in the morning paper and by mention on the radio. All the clothing that was collected was divided between the Relief Committees Ior Holland and Norway. .XII in all the drive was one ot the most successful war projects the school has ever carried out. BOB Hnnsiaata U. S. Mczrincs' . . . they who serve Miss lJrrw1.lNc,. Miss Iivkllt. Ma. St NDI, Miss Iiiissiv. MR. Ivtksow 1'5m'11lIy HIl'l7I!3!'1'5 who 511pr'1'1'i.r4'1f ITEM' Bum! Crzrrlfiizlglz J SERVICE Humax' Haxsox, Boa IOIINSON, I A'r'iuer.v I3it:i11.ow, Irxivriss Lapirnvi, Ctiifir No1tToN . . . wisflirzg lfze old slumpfng ground.

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WASHBURN AT WAR Starz glance 2465 Anderson, Harvey J. Bachman, Roy Barber, Harold M. Bark, William P. Balhen, Francis Basi, Paul H. Berg, Thomas Jay Beissel, Kennefh C. Benn, William Bigelow, Donald L. Bollum, Meill Blaker, George Budde, John Skog Burner, James A. Campaigne, Roberl' D. Carlson, Alden Carlson, John Cash, Robert Craswell, Lewis Crawhall, William Dalby, Roberl Delin, Vernon Dunlley, Burron Dunfley, Frederick Erickson, Ray EvereH', Edward A. Eyre, Donald F. Folsom, J. Gordon Follz, David Eckenrode Fon+aine, Jerome Franzin, Wesley S. Greaihouse, John Haas, William Hayes, Curliss Hepburn, Rolfe Hol, Madalon Louise Holm, William Johnson, Fred L. Johnson, Milo Junior Johnson, Rae Johnson, Willard C. Johnson, William Karlson, Richard Sheldon Kimpel, Harold King, Reed Kunz, Charles Lasley, Ray Thomas Lenvik, Dick Madsen, Roberl' McDonald, Robert Meyer, Wallace Miller, Alan Molloy, Thomas A. Nearhood, John Oberley, Charles J. Qwens, James J. Paterson, Donald Pearson, Norman Powers, James Schiller, Roberl' Selran, Arvid Leroy Shirk, Jack Smifh, Rober+ Stone, John Rodney Sommers, John SuH'on, George Slillson, Richard H. Thomas, Richard Tinker, Alvin David Vinson, Wilbur Watson, Robert William Wenham, Richard Wes+a'Fer, Earl Wright, Gordon Wunder, John Bos IACKSON, PAUL Orzviass, DICK MARSHALL SEI'I!fCt'l7ZC'71 caught on the run . . . WE PAY TRIBUTE The Wahian pays tribute to all the boys in service. From the Buck Private to Colonel no service is less important to us. We are especially interested, however, in giving credit to the slog- ging lioot soldier who has had so little of the comforts which have been his prior to 1941. As we go to press we are last ap- proaching V.E. Day. We do not an- ticipate any celebration, rather we shall solemnly accept the end of war in Eu- rope as a beginning ofthe way to end wars. Even the end of hostilities in the Far East will be no cause for jubilation when we consider the ter- rible suflering and sacrilice of those who make victory possible. lt is impossible to record the great display of courage by all our alumni in the various war theaters. We have chosen four boys whose records show that Washburn has been greatly hon- ored by their unusual contribution to make the world safe for democracy. In advance we oller an apology to those who have done equally well and yet, recognition has passed them by. Also to those who have received those same citations our congratulations, may we find space in succeeding Wahians to show our sincere appreciation. Sgt. Hugh Perry, Tune Class 1940, who was presented at the Wahian Au- ditorium, has made sixty-three missions. He has earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, the French Croix de Cuerre, and three Bronze Stars. Sgt. Perry has been in Sicily, Italy, and Southern France. Lt. Iohn Duntley, Iune 1942, re- cently returned to the U. S. as the only surviving son, having lost two brothers in the service. Lt. Duntley, a navigator, has won the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, been on sixty-live mis- sions, and earned the Presidential Unit Citation. The two Ratelle brothers, Ilerman and Alec, recent visitors to VVashburn, graduates of Iune 1941-1942, have made unusual records. Corporal llerman Ratellc was discharged lirom service having earned the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Award, and Citations for courageous action in the liuropean Theater, Lieutenant Alec Ratelle has won the highest Flying award, the Dis- tinguished Flying Cross, and has comr- pleted hundreds of successful missions.

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JANUARY SENIORS Sr.-utk, Ioi-1NsoN, Lixitsm. Gow Tfzc 6'OlZl1I4c'l'liI1g fzcrofxf. CLASS ACTIVITIES Graciuaiion On lanuary 26, 1945, 158 seniors graduated, eighteen of these were sum- mer school graduates who wanted to complete their education before they were called to go into the service. Two received their diplomas through armed service credits and one hoy returned from the service to Iinish his education. Though this class was small, they, nevertheless, left their imprint on 'XVashhurn and left hehind many pleasant memories. Their class play was a hig success, especially since it was revived after it was once decided not to he held. The play HYoung April was a continua- tion of the play Hflrowing Painsf' which was produced when they grad- uated from Ramsey. It was directed hy Kiiss Mclsaughlin with Ieanne Archer. Don Swanson. Dave Speer. Xancy Huher, lienny Finch, and Barh Leo starring in the leading roles. HA good time was had hy allf' was the report received from the 12A Mix- I 2 er. The class dressed up like hook titles with prizes going to Marlys Mon- son and Mel CJ'Neil for the hest cos- tumes. The smallness of the class en- couraged it to mix well at this and all social functions, thus making them a success. Everyone had a circus of a time at the senior banquet. This was partly due to the theme-a circus-and the ringinasters who reminisced the past and foretold the future. The Baccalaureate service was held on Ianuary 2l, at St. Luke's Church. The Rev. Frederick D. Tyner gave the sermon and several students read the Scriptures. The Commencement program opened with the i'Triumphal March from Aida, The talents of the class were displayed hy Barh Leo, Virginia Lull, and Marian Rasmusson. Talks were given hy Mary Louise Fnger and Dale lligham. Niarilyn Planer was awarded the Minneapolis Business School Scholar- ship. SENIOR AWARDS The Star-Iournal Award, which in- cludes a certihcate of honor and ten dollars, was presented to Mary Louise Enger in recognition of superior qual- ities of leadership, scholarship, and service. She also received the Bausch and Lomh Science Award. The Service Award, given to prom- inent seniors for unsellish service to the school, was presented to Audrey Iohnson and Iim Stark. The Margaret Grangaard Award is given to a senior girl who has out- standing athletic ahility, has earned a A'W,,' and has maintained a Bn aver- age. This award was won hy Pat Hessian. Bob Gold received the Dean Miller Award, which is given to a hoy letter wearer who has maintained a HBH average. Mark Mathews won the Leonard Moses Physical Fitness Mem- orial Trophy in recognition of out- standing athletic ahility. M.-nav Loeisi-, lincziiiz, Daria Brea-IAM The bnzffzf of the oulfil. we