Washburn High School - Wahian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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HONOR STUDENTS The fact that the class of January, 1949, is a small one seems to have little effect on the number of 'tbrains in it. With only 102 in the class, three vale- dictorians and one salutatorian were chosen. lncidentally, all four we1'e girls. Sara Epstein, Eileen Dougherty, and Peggy Jungberg were the valedictor- ians, and the salutatorian was Diane Marquette. Besides studying, these girls also participated in other activities. Being active in many school organizations, Sara still found time for drawing, playing the piano, knitting, and sew- ing. During her last semester, Eileen was busy practicing for her part in the class play, besides playing the piano in her spare time. Voted most studious by her class, Peggy's interests outside of school include knitting and ice skating. Most of Diane's time was spent at the piano as she was an accompanist for all the glee clubs. She plans to make music her career. As a reward for their good grades, all four of the girls were excused from final tests. lt's too bad everyone can't be a valedictorian or salutatorian. At the January Commencement Pro- gram, the valedictorians gave a sym- posium. The theme was t'Traveling Along Life's Road, and skillfully re- called our days at school. National Honor Society Members Kae Jernberg Peggy Jungberg William LaVictoire Carolyn Lund Diane Marquette Mary Jean Scott Constance Thorp Elsie Vandenbergh Roger Victor 13 Q ,,,,.. iw : . 7 - L12 vs, Q 7 Everett McCubrey, Treasurer Sally Gibbs, Secretary Sara Epstein, Vice President Bill Marton, President Eileen Dougherty, Valedictorian Sara Epstein, Valedictorian Peggy Jungberg, Valedictorian Diane Marquette, Salutatorian CLASS OFFICERS Heading the class of January, '49, were Bill Marton, Sara Epstein, Sally Gibbs, and Everett McCubreyg l'resi- dent, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, respectively. After being both 9A and 12B class president, 'tMartl' came through again in 12A. Everyone in the class well re- members the lighting campaign, com- plete with posters and speeches, put on by Bill in Ramsey. Then, in both 12B and 12A, he was elected unani- mously. Also, Billy is well-known on the football held and basketball lloor. Helping Bill with the executive duties was Sara Epstein. Sara is also prominent in the brains department, as she was one of the valedictorians. She was active in numerous school clubs, including Spanish, LEC., and Chroma. Sally Gibbs was the 12A class sec- retary, serving her second term in this ofiice, as she also took the minutes in 12B. Sally is remembered as one of Washburn's 1948 Homecoming Queen Attendants. Another second-termer is Everett Moose McCubrey. He was in charge of the money for the Seniors in 12B as well as 12A. It's doubtful whether the class dues ever served their in- tended purpose. Big Moose had some pretty nice new shirts during his senior year. Seriously, Everett did a swell job as treasurer, and he was also district Hi-Y treasurer. National Honor Society Members Pat Adams Arlene Augustine Joseph Barnes Eileen Dougherty Sara Epstein Joan Hendrickson Nancy Hoel John Hultkrans Nancy Iverson

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i Striking out through the western wilderness in quest of gold and ad- venture, the prospectors were the first ofthe 49'ers. Over hills and plains, across the continent to California traveled young and old with a constant vision of gold giving glory to their dreams. By no means did the panned gold bring wealth to them all, but it did create a more important factor-the foundation of the West. However, these 49'ers had adventure in their blood and, though they were the pillars of their communities, struck out again. Over mountains and streams, following the rainbow, ever in search of gold and new frontiers to conquer. So as the prospectors of a century ago came to the West, the 1OB's came to the wilderness of Washburn. With not much more than spirit and future they entered these halls with the thought of succeeding. The school was new and strange to them, but they were ready to accept the challenge and maybe create a few of their own. Settling down to their places as juniors, they discarded their pioneering days. They were now ready for whatever harvest their prospecting might bring them. Now their long hoped for success is upon them, they are at the top. New prospectors look upon these experienced individuals as the leaders of Washburn High. Each senior's achievements are listed along with his picture proving that it can be done. However, like the prospectors of 1849, they still possess a restless sense of adventure. Soon they shall begin anew, panning for their gold on the frontiers of 1949. -ru4Qr ..:.,f,'D.1g,a ,aa , X N ,QD . 1 , '- X19 Q '-A -' l --N-Ls .T lf' 'A+ ' J J f ' H a ,ff irffqff i, 454 vi. M f, . r -ess, K+ , g'ralr.b.:. X ,117 .IQ 5, 4 4 Zu. f X' '- - ' ' -6 fe if ,i q g A-S -.il N- ? 'j f- TT l Lf r --5+ - W X

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iw e F. ,,. r 9 . 4 . 'F ru' X if Q X is 955.9 ,es sas s . .X .335 -79. -' . '1. E sf- X 5 JANUARY SENIORS Mary Ann Aagaard was in U.C. Club, Y-Teens, Class Play Costumes, G.A.A., Athletic Champs, Girls' W Club, City Wide Wearer, and plans to attend college in the fall. While at Washburn, Nancy Adams was in Commercial Club, U.C. Club, Y-Teens, Girls' W Club, G.A.A., Athletic Champs, Class Play Make-up, and plans to go to college in the fall. Pat Adams was Third Page Assistant Grist Editor, and was in National Honor Society, Politix Club, Spanish Club, U.C. Club, Y-Teens, G.A.A., G.A.A. Board, Girls' W Club, City Wide Wearer, and Athletic Champs. She was on the Library Board, and Class Play Reading Committee, and plans to attend Grinnell in the fall. Ed Adamson was Vice-President of the class in l2B, Boys' VV Club, Detail Committee, and was on the Baseball, and Basketball teams. Bill Alevizos was Chairman of the Commencement Program Committee, a member of 1-9 Hi-Y, and in the Class Play. He will go to the U after gradua- tion. Curtis Anderson was Chairman of the Boys' Dress Committee, in 1-9 Hi-Y, and plans to go to the Uni- versity of Cincinnati. Jean Anderson took part in Y-Teens, U.C. Club, Com- mercial Club, Spanish Club, Class Play Reading and Costume Committees, and the Records Committee. Joyce Anderson joined G.A.A., Y-Teens, Girls' W Club, U.C. Club, Spanish Club, Commercial Club, was a member of the Class Play Properties Committee, and will go to Virginia Junior College. At Washburn, Arlene Augustine was in the National Honor Society, Y-Teens, U.C. Club, G.A.A., Spanish Club, and on the Class Day Program Committee. Joe Barnes was a member of National Honor Society, Awards and Memorials Committee, and will go to the UU-U Jim Bartlett was Chairman of the Class Play Tickets Committee, sold Athletic Game Tickets, and will go into the service after graduation. Jean Bastyr belonged to U.C. Club, Y-Teens, G.A.A., and the Class Day Committee. Joan Bastyr was a member of U.C. Club, Y-Teens, G.A.A., and the Class Day Committee. Tom Blessing was on the Sports Staff of the Grist, Track team, Swimming team, and in Boys' Chorus, Glee Club, Stage Scenery. He plans to attend Art school after graduation. G.A.A., Girls' Chorus, Y-Teens, U.C. Club, Politix Club, French Club, and the Commencement Program Committee were aided by Carolyn Borchardt. Dick Braebec was on the Social Detail Committee and plans to attend college. While at Washburn, Beverly Canfield was a member of G.A.A., U.C. Club and also served on the Class Play Publicity Committee. She plans to attend the U. of Minnesota after graduation. U. of will claim Carl Carlson after graduation. He was a member of the Boys' W Club, and the Foot- ball team, served on the Class Play Properties Com- mittee, and had a part in the Class Play. Ed Carlson, besides being Chairman of the Class Play Properties Committee, was on the Hockey team and a member of the W Club. He will continue school at the U. of Minnesota. Kathleen Cash was a member of Orchestra, Spanish Club, U.C. Club, Y-Teens, G.A.A., Athletic Champs, Latin Club and the Library Board. She also served on the Class Play Properties Committee, and will go to college after graduation. Joan Clark belonged to the Glee Club, G.A.A., Girls' W Club, Girls' Chorus, Y-Teens, and U.C. Club. She served on the Class Play Properties Committee, and will attend college. Janet Dawson was a member of G.A.A., Y-Teens, U.C. Club, and served on the Class Properties Com- mittee. She plans to go to college after graduation. While a senior, Jim DeGonda was on the Boys' Dress Committee. Besides being a Valedictorian and President of the Red Cross Council, Eileen Dougherty belonged to National Honor Society, G.A.A. Board, G.A.A., Girls' W Club, Y-Teens, U.C. Club, Library Board, Latin Club. She had a lead in the Class Play and served on the Credit Bureau and Wahian Staff. Lois Durrell was Business Manager of the Grist, a member of G.A.A., Girls' W Club, City Wide Wearers, Y-Teens, Spanish Club, U.C. Club, and Awards and Memorial Committee. She plans to attend Southern Methodist University after graduation. Besides serving on the Social Decorations Committee Virginia Earl belonged to G.A.A. and U.C. Club. She plans to attend Purdue University. Sylvia Eikeland was active in French Club, Quill Club. Student Council, G.A.A., G.A.A. Board, Girls' W Club, Y-Teens. She will attend St. Olaf College after Slraduation. After graduation, Marlys Elsholtz will attend the U. of Minnesota. She was active in G.A.A., Girls' W Club, Athletic Champs, Y-Tecns, Student Council and the Red Cross Council. 14