Ada High School - Viking Yearbook (Ada, MN)

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Pax, 1. Verndctta Larsen singing. Z. Sophomore waiters and waitresses: Lawrence Peterson, Betty Habedank, Ruth Anderson, Iona Mae Hendricks, Jim Murphy, Jeannette Hovland. 3. Faculty and Juniors enjoying themselves. JUN IOR-SEN IOR MERRY-GO-ROUND Un May 22, 1948, the junior class entertained the Seniors at a banquet in the gymnasium. It was decided to have it informal with no prom after the banquet. The merry-go-round theme was carried out very effectively with little merry-go-rounds on the table and animal place cards. Flowers decorated the tables attractively. Toastmaster Bill Larson, president of the Junior class, welcomed the guests. Bob Merck, pres- ident of the Senior class, responded for the Seniors. A short program followed in which Mr. Eid and Mr. Pederson gave short talks. Detta Larson sang Come to the Fair, and Beverly Kraulik sang Memories.', A delicious dinner was served by sixteen Sophomores, who were dressed according to the theme in colorful costumes. The dinner menu was: a fruit mint cocktail, baked ham, creamed potatoes, corn, raisin sauce, rolls and a merry-go-round dessert-chocolate cupcakes and ice cream cones with flags on them. The junior mothers prepared and served the banquet which was very much enjoyed by everyone. Mrs. jorgenson assisted the Juniors in the decorations and planning of the banquet. Q. Mrs. Pederson, Mr. Pederson, Bette Malakowsky. The 1949 Viking 29

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Row 1, seated-D. Stark, J. Alexander, R. Riner- Row 1, seated--V. Larson, H. Broens, S. Otterson, son, A. Strand. Row 2, standing-H. Lovass, J. Merkins, H. Olson. Row 2, standing-H. Gulleckson, A. Hasz, C. Hopwood. L. Merkens, J. Gilbertson, A. Wilkens, A. Lerud, L. Sipe, W. Hanson, M. Satterlee, K. Buckle, A. Iverson, H. Severson. A. Olson. Not in picture-L. Skalsky. VETERANS The Veterans' Agricultural on the Farm Training Program is starting its third year of operation at the Ada Public Schools. The program has been under con- tinuous supervision of Carl Knutson. This is a national program under the Veterans' Administration and the State Department of Education. The scope of the program has been very broad so as to give the veteran a chance to pick up the new ideas and programs that will bebeneficial to them in successful operation of a good farm. Of the group now in training, thirteen of the men are farm owners, with about tive more that are looking for a suitable unit to purchase for their business. The main point of the entire program is to help rehabilitate the men in a satis- factory unit, that will meet the needs of the type of farming in which they are most interested. These men have used several of the new methods of operation in the past year, helping point out to neighbors that they are essential for good opera- tion. Among these projects are crop spraying, artificial breeding, testing associa- tions, new crop varieties, and purebred animals. This group will be one that will further changes in the farming program because they are alive to a better and more scientif1c way of farming. They have put the farm foremost in their minds as an independent way of life, and to them we can look for new horizons in American agriculture. Carl Knutson 23 The 1949 Viking

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HOME The Homecoming of 1948 started out on October 21, with the snake dance and bon- fire. Starting at the school house the snake dance wound its way through the streets. A pep fest was held in front of the city hall, and music was played by the German band. The cheerleaders led the students to the huge boniire which had been built by the Sophomore class. After a pep rally, talks were given by Mr. Ruoff, Mr. Schlattman, Mr. liid and Ronald Rasmusson. On Friday, October 22, activities began with the parade, led by the band and fol- lowed by the queen's Hoat and the class Hoats. The Seniors were awarded first prize, the eighth grade placed second, and seventh grade third. The 1949 Viking