Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

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BACK ROW: J. Saboe, D. Hartman, R. Jackson, K. Wasnie, G. Wold, R. Vergin, D. Sauvageau, D. Mraz. THIRD ROW: D. Ellingson, B. Cripe, L. Anderson, H. Smith, G. Kukko, D. Hill, M. Marz. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, R. Erickson, J. Houle, B. Moulton, J. Reichert, P. Gayou, R. Bonwell. FIRST ROW: M. Johnson, K. Davis, D. Sjolund, S ' . Rowland, S. Croswell, K. Bender. National Honor Society On March 9, twenty-seven seniors of Washing- explained by Roger Vergin, for scholarship; Joanne ton High School became members of the National Honor Society. These students were chosen from the upper third of their class on the basis of efforts and achievements which have been recognized. Miss Tornstrom, advisor of the society, intro¬ duced the group and then turned the program over to them. Presiding over the society was Daryl Hartman. The purpose of the society was explained by Ramona Erickson, vice-president, and Lois Anderson, secretary-treasurer, read the official communication from the faculty nominating the 1955 members. The four cardinal principles of the society were Johnson, leadership; Julie Houle, character; and Donald Ellingson, service. Dave Sauvageau ex¬ plained the colors, and Ken Wasnie, the emblem bearer, held the torch from which each member lit his candle for the closing ceremony. The honor of being a part of this organization was felt by each and every one of the new members. They pledged themselves to uphold the high purposes and principles of the society, to remain loyal to their school, and to maintain and encourage high standards of Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service. The Tri-Hi-Y Service Award was given to Neil Dalagher for services rendered to the school. Dave Sauvageau, president of the Hi-Y, presented this award which was given for the first time this year. i I i J 23

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BACK ROW: J. Saboe, D. Hartman, L. Flanders, K. Wasnie, R. Jackson, G. Wold, J, Svendson. THIRD ROW: M. Harjes, D. Ellingson, M. Kleinschmidt, L. Anderson, D. Sauvageau, R. Vergin. SECOND ROW: J. Johnson, R. Erickson, P. Gayou, D. Hill, B. Moulton, J. Reichert, E. Halvorson. FIRST ROW: M. Johnson, K. Davis, J. Houle, D. Sjolund, S. Rowland, S. Croswell, F. Britton. Honor Graduates During the Recognition Day exercises on March 9, twenty-seven Washington High School seniors were named as honor graduates. These students were recognized for their scholastic achievements in maintaining a B average or better. Principal G. B. Blackford presented these honors and other awards to them. The averages of these honor graduates were compiled after two and one half years of High School work. The marks for their sophomore, junior and first semester of the senior years are averaged and each senior ' s name finds its place on the class list according to their total average. The 1955 class found seventeen girls and ten boys at the top of the list and these twenty-seven students were recognized for their steady, hard work in keeping a B , or over, average. Heading the entire list were three students who held the top honors. Co-Valedictorians were Sue Croswell and Roger Vergin, and Salutatorian was Lois Ann Anderson. Receiving their awards from Mr. Blackford are Sue Croswell and Roger Vergin, Co-Valedictorians, and Lois Anderson, Salutatorian. 22 1

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F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 2,3; Pow-Wow 3; Library Club 2,3; Commercial Club 3. Bonnie J. Aarhus Ernestine C. Almquist Edward S. Althoff Bonnie I. Amerud The Seniors Began Their Final JUNE M. ANDERSON G.A.A. 1,2; Pep Club 1,2,3; Commercial Club 3. LAURENCE C. ANDERSON Low Gear Intramurals 1; Hi-Y 3. LOIS ANN M. ANDERSON Andy Brainonian 2,3; Choir 1,2,3; Accompanist 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1; German Club 2,3; Junior Class Play; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 1,2; F.T.A. 1,2; Thespians 2,3; World Affairs Club 3; One-act Speech Festival Play 2; Senior Class Play; Science Club 3; Salutatorian, Honor Graduate, National Honor Society. ROBERT SCOTT ANDERSON Stomach Audio visual aids 1; Student Manager of: Basketball 2,3; Football 3; Baseball 1,2,3; German Club 2; Letterman ' s Club 2,3. Lois Ann M. Anderson Robert Scott Anderson GEORGE W. ASPROS Smoky KATHERINE N. ASPROS Kitty Art Club 3; Glee Club 1,3; Pep Club 1,2,3; Pow-Wow 1; Commercial Club 3. George W. Aspros Katherine N. Aspros 24