Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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lanet Biesterfeldt Doug llahlin Mariorie Pelton Marie Sawyer Maryam Slrathy llelcn Lifson STARS AND STEERERS 0F CUR CLASS Paulus Prottingeier, better known as Punky, held the office of president. At Commencement he re- ceived the Service Award for outstanding and un- selfish service to the school. Punky was active in almost every club in school and took one of the leads in the class play. Janet Alstrup assisted Punky with his class duties, She was also active in Blue Tri, G. A. A., Glee Club, Commercial Club, W,' wearer, and a member of the Gris! staff. Joyce Wold had the job of keeping the class notes. She took one of the leads in the class play and will always be remembered as her portrayal of The Ugly Childf' Among the many clubs she was active in Politix Club, Cfirl Reserves, the Grixf and Wtlfljllli staff. Ted Carlson collected the dues for the class budget. He was all Hi-Y vice president, on the Credit Bureau, and a member of the football team. Now we Come to the brains of the class. This class had so many smart students that the faculty selected five valedictorians and one salutatorian. Janet Biesfer- feldt headed her class with a straight A average through her three years at Wfashburn. The five vale- dicrorians were Helen Lifson, Marjorie Pelton, Marie Sawyer, Maryan Strathy, and last but not least Doug Dahlin. All of these students were members of the National Honor Society. All of these people were very active in the various clubs in school. Helen, Marie, Maryan, and DOl.Ig racked their brains not only for their marks, but wrote stories for the Grixf. 15 janet Alstrup, 1'ir'r'-primirlwrzf Joyce W'old, Sr'f'rr'lnry Ted Carlson, fVl't1XIH'l'7' Paulus Prottengeier, pnfxirlwlf

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CLASS PLAY Friday, November 7, was a big night in the history of Wfashburn high, because .that was the night that the January class presented its mystery, spine chilling thriller, Tiger Housef' It was the first time the class play had been presented on only one night. Previously the class play was presented on Thursday with a repeat performance given on Friday. This year, however, Mr. Krause found it advisable to stage the production on Friday night only. The first thing most of us noticed was the remodeled scenery. It was decided not to buy new scenery because too many changes would have to have been made to get the required effect, so the old scenery was cut up and freshly painted. The play itself had a mystery atmosphere to it from the opening cur- tain to the final surprise ending. The entire cast did a superb job. CLASS A National Honor Society Stacy Angle Virginia Neal Benna Lou Arnold Elizabeth Norris Janet Biesterfeldt Lois Bix Audrey Payton Margie Pelton Ted Carlson Paulus Prottengier Doug Dahlin Marcia Ranum David Ernsberger Marie Sawyer Janet Gilquist Maryan Strathy Gertrude Hovland Blair Testin Helen Lifson Joanne Thayer Nancy Van Tassel CLASS DAY The January Senior Class chose as their Class Day theme, Swing on Parade. Blair Testin and Bobby Swanson created a sensation and won Hrst prize with their interpretation of Is You ls or ls You Ain't My Baby. The over-size baby buggy and nipple beer bottle added a new variation. Slim Northfelt got many a wolf howl in his costume as Temptation Burying her ivories behind large buck teeth, and with a mop for hair, Joyce Wold became Ugly Chile. Some highlights of the program included an all- boy chorus line led by Slim Northfelt, Maryan Strathy, and Ted Carlson singing the Lollipop Songf, and the trio, Joan Kurtzman, Liz Norris, and Margie Pelton, singing Feudin', Fussin', and Fightinifi The party after school included a pancake-eating race, won by Tom Vind, and a Virginia Reel high- lighted by Jack Coan with Miss Stevenson. 14 COMMENCEMENT 81 DANCE January twenty-second, nineteen hundred and forty-eight marked the end of three of the most productive years in the lives of one hundred thirty- three An Seniors. Red carnations accented the black dignity of the girls' formal attire. White carnations also punctuated the lapels of the boys, contrasting suits. The Reverend John W. Rilling presented the invo- cation address based on the senior theme Understand- ing, Following the invocation Virginia Ann Neal presented Chopin's Waltz in A Flat Major. Eliza- beth Norris climaxed her vocal career at Washburn with a rendition of This Day Is Mine, by Ware. The silver voiced clarinet of Stacy Angle did justice to Handel's Sonata in F. Stacy was acclaimed by many as one of the outstanding features of the eve- ning. Program activities reached their high point as the class intelligencia began their orations. The talks, by salutatorian Janet M. Biesterfeldt, and valedictorians Helen B. Lifson, Marjorie J. Pelton, Marie A. Sawyer, Maryan Strathy, and Douglas G. Dahlin, versed their varied reactions at leaving high school. The remainder of the program was as follows: A reading by Joan Mattson, piano solo, Warsaw COHCC1'fO,,, by Gayle B. Martin, and a vocal solo by dramatic baritone David Ernsberger. Following the commencement exercises, the sixth annual dance was held in the main ball room of the Radisson Hotel. Jerry Dibble and his orchestra fur- nished the music, and the P. T. A. contributed re- freshments at the coke bar. Senior Banquet Hey, who pinched my straw? Where'd Weber get all the milk? Words like these opened the last meal together for the January Seniors. Creamed chicken and ice cream puffs highlighted the menu while home talent brightened the program. President Prottengier opened the after dinner speaking with a few farewell remarksg then intro- duced his fellow officers. Their speeches carried out the theme, which was The Seven Ages of Man. Joyce Wold had her audience thoughtful as she recalled their grade school experiences. She carried the discussion through junior high, then turned the crowd over to Ted Carlson. He enumerated the lighter sides of Washburn life and touched slightly on the more serious ones. Janet Alstrup gave the class prophecy before turning the program back to Master-of-Ceremonies, Punk. For some lighter entertainment, Blair Testin and Dave Ernsberger sang Blue Moon and a novelty arrangement of the Whiffenpoof Song with the help f?J of Helen Lifson. Eugene Martin played some boogie and the trio, Liz Norris, Joan Kurtz- man, and Margie Pelton, sang Winter Wfonder- land. Lois Bix gave a comic reading and the long- awaited class movies were shown. The students saw some football pictures and informal shots be- fore reluctantly bidding the school farewell.

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JANUARY Ann Louise Aamodt served on the Memorial Committee and belonged to Girls' and Mixed Glee Clubs. She is planning on going to Minnesota Business School. .lanef Alslrup belonged to U. C., Blue Tri, Blue Tri Cabinet, G. A. A., G. A. A. Board, Commercial Club, Glee Club, Wm wearer, Student Council, Grixl Staff, Properties Committee, and was vice-president of her class. .lolln Anderson Was on the work program. Siacy Angle was active in Chess Club, S. T. O. Hi-Y, Orchestra, and the Credit Bureau Committee. He was also the President of National Honor Society. Dick Arendt served on the Boys' Dress Committee. Benna Lou Arnold was on National Honor Society, U. C., Blue Tri, Secretary of Latin Club, Secretary of G. A. A. Board, W wearer, city- wide emblem, Glee Club, Politix Club, Orchestra, and served on the Baccalaureate Committee. Eugene Axness was Treasurer of S. T. O. Hi-Y, a member of Boys, and Mixed Glee Clubs, he also worked on the Decorations Committee. Ray Barker served on the Detail Committee. Beverly Bergren be- longed to U. C., Girl Reserves, and she served on the Publicity Com- mittee. While at Washburn, Janet Biesferfeldf belonged to U. C., Blue Tri, Spanish Club, G. A. A., G. A. A. Board, National Honor Society, and the Grit! Staff. She was Salutatorian and worked on the Girls' Dress Committee. Lois Brix was a member of the U. C., G. A. A., Girl Re- serves, Harlequin Club, Spanish Club, Quill Club, and the Class Play. Being Treasurer of French Club, Chairman of Refreshments Committee, and a member of Girl Reserves kept Morlllo Blake busy in Washburn. Ruill Borgerding belonged to Girl Reserves, French Club, Latin Club, Wuhirln Committee, Girls' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and U. C. while at Washburn. John Bright Worked on the Commencement Program. Dondld Brodol1l belonged to Spark's Hi-Y, and served on the Walmian Committee. He is going to St. Olaf College. While at Washburn Ronald Broen served on the Detail Committee. Bill Burgin served on the Entertainment Committee at Washburn. Dick Burnham belonged to the Glee Club, Boys, W Club, football team, and Refreshments Committee. John Calvin belonged to the S. T. O. Hi-Y Club, and the football squad. He is going on to the University of Minnesota. Being Sports Edi- tor of the Grixf, Class Treasurer, All Hi-Y Vice-President, a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Boys' W Club, Credit Bureau, and the football team took up much of Ted Carlson's time while at Washburn. While at Washburn, Byron Christiansen served on the Detail Committee. Ronefie Chrislopherson served on the House Committee. Carolyn Clark served on the Refreshments Committee. Tom Claypool was active in Boys' Glee Club, Mixed Glee Club. and Decorations Committee. SENIORS