Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

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SENIEIR CLASS HISTORY H' In the fall of 1942, thirty-six innocent freshmen entered Wausa high school. Those enrolled were: Helen Anderson, Gloria Axelson, Carolyn Bloom, Lorna Lou Bornholdt, John l1llDorado, Darle Erickson, Elwood Erickson, Leslie Erickson, Lorelei Erickson, Lois Greenwall, Daryl Hult, DeVere Johnson, Doris Jeanne Johnson, Joyce Johnson, Edna Jordan, Milford Koehler, James Landell, Donald Larson, Ronald Lindblad, Arlynn Mittan, Donald Nelson, Darlene Newman, Betty Jane Newquist, Phyllis Nixon, LaVerle Olson. Arlyne Peterson, Robert Peterson, Marian Prather, Donald Samuelson, Evelyn Schultz, DeMahr Seagren, Tommy Skoglund. Melvin Suhr, Leona Swanson, Jo Ann Tunberg, and Phyllis W5rick. Elwood Erickson and Darlene New- man discontinued their school work early in the year. Melvin Suhr transferred to Bloomfield High School in March. Delores Kline and Duane Kunzman joined the class the second semester, making a total of thirty-five pupils. V At the first class meeting. Miss Elva Fisher was chosen class sponsorg Marian Prather, presidentg Robert Peterson, vice- presidentg Lorna lou Bornholdt, secretary-treasurerg and Lois Greenwall, social chairman. The class enjoyed several parties during the year-a hare and hound chase, and a Christmas party in the gym were among them. Thiirty-four students enrolled as sophomores in the fall of 1943. Delores Kline didn't return this year and Gloria Axelson moved to Oakland. but Hazel Johnson joined the class making the enrollment tl'irty-four. Miss Viola Mogck was chosen class sponsor at the first class meeting, Donald Larson, president, Jo Ann Tunberg, vice-presidentg Lois Greenwall, secretary- treasurerg and Helen Anderson, social cha.irman. A gym party and a hare and hound chase were among the parties held by the class during the year. With the re-opgwnine' of school in 1944, thirty-two Juniors enrolled in Wausa High. Hazel Johnson and Milford Koehler were the two pgupils that failefl to return. Tom Skoglund left school after the first semester, leaving only thirty-one class members. He is now serving in the navy. At the first class meeting Darle Erickson was elected presidentg James Landell, vice-president: Phyllis Nixon, secretary-treasurerg Arlyne Petersonf social chairmang Lorna Lou Bornholdt, class reporter first semester, Leona Swanson, classreporter second semesterg and Miss Helen Brooker, class sponsor. Several parties were enjoyed during the year, as well as Slouch Day . The Junior class sponsored the show And Now Tomorrow. On May 11, the Junior-Senior Banquet was held. Thettheme of the banquet was the Apple Festival. ' - f

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N! ae- .. xi ,jj DEMAHR, SEAGREN Petty expenses empty my purse. I EON A SWANSON Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Double Mixed Octette 3, 4, Octette 3, Triple Trio 4, Sextette 4, District Music Contest 3, 4, Declam 3, 4, Vikingettes 1, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Cabinet Member 1, The Professor Proposes 4, Editor of Viking 4. nOnce a friend, always a friend. JO ANN TUNBERG Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 4,- Double Sextette 2, Double Mixed Octette 4, Triple Trio 4, Sextette 4, District Mgusic Contest 3, 4, Declam 4, Vikingettes 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Vice President 2, The Professor Proposes 4. Duty before pleasure. PHYLLIS WRICK Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 4, District Music Contest 3, 4, Vikingettes 2, 3, 4, Girl Reserves 1, 2, 3, 4. 'fBe silent and safe, silence never be- trays you.

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b N! 'ie sift I fw ' In the fall of 1945, thirty-one pupils enrolled as. Seniors in Wausa high school. Edna Jordan left school during the first semester, leaving the present enrollment at thirty. At an early class meeting James Landell was elected president, Lois Green- wall, vice-president, Arlyne Peterson, secretary-treasurer, Lorna Lou Bornholdt, social chairmang Darle Erickson, class reporter first semester, Lois Greenwall, class reporter second semesterg and Mr. McMunn, sponsor. Scarlet and gray were chosen as our class colorsig We have crossed the bay, the ocean lies before us as the class mottog and the red carnation as our class flower. On December 13, the Voiland-Genelli Studio of Sioux Qity took the Senior graduation pictures. O-n April 12, the Seniors skipped to Omaha. A memorable and eventful day was spent there. On May 14, the class play, The Professor Proposes was given by the Senior class. Baccalaureate services were held on May 12, and Rev. J. Sabin Swenson was the speaker. On May 16, commencement exercises were held in the auditorium, and we were given our diplomas. Dwight Havens, secretary of the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, gave the com- mencement address. Thus ends the history of the class of 1946, of Wausa high school. We have had many good times, and will always cherish our Alma Mater, Wausa High School. -Marian Prather. SENIOR CLASS PRCIPHECY. C Q I Teletypes ciicked. phones jangled, and my typewriter elat- teved furiously as I typed my regular sports editorial on What Sports of Today Need for the Chicago Tribune. When the last page was finished, I dashed madly to my boss's office in hopes that this editorial would please him. To my surprise he accepted it. Now, I thought, I can go home and get some sleep. Just a minuteji called the boss as I started for the door. 'I'here's a big basketball game on tonight between Chicago's City Team and the famous Los Angeles champions. You'd better get down there right away and cover itf' Wearily I made my way to the sports center. But I was glad I had come. It was one of the best professional games I had ever covered. The Los Angeles team had an outstanding center, Johnson, and I vowed to get an interview with him. After the game I sent a note to the tall, dark young man asking him for 311 interview. He replied that he would be glad to see me in a few minutes. Imagine my surprise when I saw him face to faoe for he