Alcester High School - Cubette Yearbook (Alcester, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1954 volume:

Cubette Staff of 1953-54 1 Just as a short story has a plot, char acters, and local color; so in our book we have similar classifications. As we present our story of Alcester High School in 1953- 1954, we hope you will enjoy it as much as you would a Bret Harte or O. Henry story, and that it will become one of the well-read books on your bookshelf. Dedication To you, Mr. Healy, we dedicate this book. So much a part of our story yourself, we felt constrained to dedicate our book to you. We delight in your exuberant humor which always seems to make your class- rooms so enjoyable. Not only do we derive pleasure from your humor, but we also honor you for the example which your life affords. The morals and principles you have taught us in our studies will linger long with- in our hearts. And so, Mr. English Professor, we hope you will enjoy another short story, of a more humble type perhaps, but one written for the same purpose........to be enjoyed .... and dedicated to you! 'JalJe 0 (Contents Characters .... the powers that be ... . self-confident seniors with their sentimental ways .... independent juniors who ignore seniors, tolerate sophomores nd date freshmen . . . . timid sophomores who relish heckling freshmen .... last, but certainly not least, the 44 freshmen—baffled, bewildered, and burdened down with books. Plot 21 . . . classroom moments of inscribed angles, infinitives and gerunds, business letters, and microscopic organisms . . . . the whirl of organizations .... headlines and deadlines of publications .... the en- cores and glamour of dramatics. Local Color 31 . . . royalty with its pomp and grandeur . . . . gruelling practice that brings victory to team and triumph for fans .... music with its charm and self-expression. What would a story be lixe without characters? likewise, what would AHS be like without Craig Harris and his unceasing laughter—Kathleen Far- ley and her liltin’, tiltin’ boogies--Mr. Healy and his four and five dollar words—or Stuart Leafstedt and his marvelous joking ability? These and 128 others give our story characters. Board of Education Seated: Vere Larson, Rev. M. D. Johnson, Donald Nygaard, Robert Anderson, chairman. Standing: Waldo K. Anderson, Richard Johnson, Lee Numsen. Officiali Who (futile Ou-r y Decisions concerning the maintenance of school property and equipment, the school budget, and faculty nominations, fall to the Board of Education. The board meets once a month to discuss these things along with other problems concerning Al- cester public school. With a big smile and a friendly attitude, Supt. Anderson is seen walking to and from his duties at school. Mr. Anderson came to Alcester from Ramona, S. D.. and during his first year has pro- moted many changes. A new organization formed among the teachers this year has been the CLEA. It compares to the state SDEA on a local level. Some of their social meetings have been a Christmas Party with the men serving pancakes, a Valentine party, and a picnic given by Mr. Anderson. Supt. Waldo K. Anderson Elsie Myrand Social Studies Dramatics Ruth Huether Commercial Publications Virginia St. Pierre Home Economics FHA. Athletics Merla Humphrey Grades 3,4,5 E. R. Dobberstein Agriculture FFA Wesley Duiker Grades 6, 7, 8 Omar Bose Science Music Marion Sternquist Grades 1,2 Gerald Healy English Athletics Locking and unlocking 32,480 doors, emptying over 2,000 waste baskets, and sweeping 32,320 feet of halls would make anyone tired--yet Oscar does all this in one school year! Mrs. Anderson’s day is a busy one, filled with duplicating papers, typing let- ters, answering the phone, addressing mail, and many other numerous tasks. Council 1Joiced Student Opinion On Cjroup _ 4ctiuitiei As student body president, Art Swanson found many problems facing him for the 1953-54 school year. They were problems which concerned the school as a whole; such as: noon activities, school parties, milk selling, and royal festivities. Art meets with the student council whenever a new or special issue comes up and through careful consider- ation all decide on what should be done. In this manner the students are well represented in the school govern- ment. Standing: Larry Johnson, Lowell Wetrosky, Orlin Anderson, Mr. Ander- son, Clark Anderton. Seated: Robert Abraham, David Nelson, Stuart Leafstedt, Art Swanson. Class of ’54 %t Jk ZL FLOWER—Yellow Roses COLOR--Yellow and Orchid OFFICERS President------Orlin Anderson Vice-President—Courtland JSwenson Secretary------James Leafstedt Treasurer........Norene Lapour Donald Abraham Chorus; Basketball; Track; Cubette; Dako- ta; FFA, officer;Boy s quartette; Boys’ Glee club; Homecoming at- tendant; ‘‘A club ; Football; Declam- Jack Clementson Football; Basketball; Track; Dakota; Cu- bette; Junior play ; Band; Chorus; Boys Glee club; Vocal solo; Brass ensembles; In- strumental solo; FFA; “A club. Orlin Anderson FFA, officer; Track; Football; Band; Home- coming king; Class officer; “AH club; Da- kota; Cubette; Bas- ketball; Pep club. Elaine Evjen Pep club, officer; FHA, officer; Dakota co-edi- tor; Homecoming at- tendant; Junior play; Head librarian; GAA; Chorus, officer; FTA, officer; Sweetheart. Eli Andresen Basketball; “Aw club; Track; FFA. Esther Hartman Dakota; Declam; FHA; GAA; Drill Team; Class officer; Librar- ian. Isabel Buum FHA, officer; Cubette; Chorus, officer; Pep club, officer; Dakota; Vocal solo, Sextette , Mixed quartette; De- clam; Junior play. Margie Hongslo Band; GAA; Drill Team; Declam; FHA. Bonny Henry Band, officer; Chorus, officer; GAA; Declam; FHA, officer; Dakota co-editor; Class offi- cer; Junior play; Vocal solo; Homecoming queen; FTA; Pep club; Pep band; Vocal trio; Sweetheart attendant. Earl Johnson Band; FFA, officer; “A club; Track man- ager. arry Johnson Football; Basketball; Track; Cornet trio; Dakota; Cubette; Band ; FFA; A club, officer; Boys' Glee club; Class officer; Chorus; Home- coming attendant; Vo- cal solo; Cornet trio. Norene Lapour Chorus; Drill Team; FHA, officer; Dakota; Class officer; Sweet- heart attendant. James Leofstedt Football; Band; FFA; Chorus; Boys' Glee club; Dakota; Cubette ; “A club, officer ; Track; Basketball manager; Class offi- ce’ ; Junior play; Cor- net trio. Beverly Leander Declam; Band, officer; GAA; Chorus, officer; Cubette Ed.; Drill Team; Feature Ed., Sweetheart attendant. Class officer; Home- coming attendant; FHA, officer; One act play ; Girls State Rep.; Pep band; Minnie Larson Award; Junior play ; DAR Rep.; Brass sex- tette; Instrumental and vocal solo; Drum ma- jorette; Cheerleader; Vocal sextette. Joanne Moberg FHA, officer; Chorus; Declam; Class officer; Cubette; Junior play ; Vocal solo; Pep club ; Sweetheart attendant. Amanda Lundberg GAA, officer; Cubette; Librarian; FHA, offi- cer; Dakota, business manager; Junior play; Pep club; FTA, officer. dinidked 1 iJtk Cjouemment, Sociology, 4nd 'Jhousand WJord dJhemei, ’54 10 Seniors cXool? 4kead T)o bJke futures Oj bJheir ObreamA Bennett Nelson FFA, officer. Jerome Newberg Basketball; Football, co-captain; Track; Cu- bette; Dakota; FFA; “A club, officer. Aileta Nylund Band; GAA; Cubette; FHA; Pep band. Viola Pearson Drill Team; Dakota; GAA; Class officer; FHA. Harold Ronning Arlene Swanson Courtland Swenson Arthur Swanson Dakota; Cubette; FFA, officer; Basketball; Football; Boys’ Glee club; Chorus, officer; Class officer; Junior play. FHA; Pep club; Junior play. Band; Chorus; Class officer; Cubette photo- grapher; Basketball; Boys' Glee club} Drum solo; Vocal solo. Pi- ano solo, A club. FFA, officer; Chorus, officer; Vocal solo; Boys' quartette; Junior play; Mixed quartette; Basketball; Student body president; Foot- ball, manager; UA club; Boys’ State Rep. Robert Abraham Ramon Swanson Wendell Larson Duane Ludwig President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Wayne Anderberg Clark Anderton Karen Ramona Asbjeld Day Steady now--careful ! Joyce Eggen Kathleen LaNiece Farley Fickbohm Edwin Groon As we patiently await our year for caps and gowns, we have been keeping the faculty busy. First was the hay ride and the class play, “Mama's Baby Boy. Then many memorable moments were spent preparing for the Junior-Senior banquet. Now the time has come !We are seniors at last! 12 cJ-ool? ddonvard dJo Ideceivincj Jradditional CdlaSS } L ny Lorine Jane Lowell Dean Hagen Hebert Jacobson Johnson Janice James Jacqueline Miriam Lundgren Nelson Nygaard Oie i Gaylerd Ronald Kathleen Olson Olson Ostlund Florence Donald Voegeli Wiberg Class of ’56 Lowell Wetrosky President Mary Hebert Vice-President Norma Jean Abraham Secretary-Treasurer Sophomore boys have found Agri- culture to be more challenging all the time in their shopwork and the various trips they took as judging teams. Our sophomore year has been a busy one despite the fact that we have had no banquet or play to produce. Biology was a new and varied experience for all of us, and many interesting times were spent viewing different specimens under the microscope. Taking an active part in many activities this year has given us a broader understand- ing of Alcester High, and now we look ahead to the unforgettable moments that will come to us in our junior year. Twila JoAnn Marilyn Melvin Kent Bernard Buum Clementson Fickbohm Gabel Hammer strom Hansen Jack Beverly Henry Muriel Marilyn David Hemmelrick Hebrandson Hummel Jacobson Johnson Lappegard 14 Sopi ornor e $ (Continue . . . J ust Jivo l jeari Jhey oCacb! Donowan Larson Mary Delie Larson Mona Lee Stuart Raymond Eldon Larson Leafstedt Lundberg Newberg Gorman Loree Rodney Lloyal Connie Marla Nygard Olson Olson Saugstad Schnose Shuck Jean Skinner Joyce Skinner Sandra Stene Renee Stephens Home making has had a great effect on the sophomore girls as they have made suits and dresses out of a finer quality material and more difficult pattern-than those of their freshman year. They have also had the thrill of preparing large family dinners all by themselves; and with that, the en- joyable task of eating them! 15 OJf oom 8 Jhem 4(t, 44 idteJimen 4nduuer fc?ot( C-all David Nelson Bob Johnson Karen Ericson President Vice-President Sec.-Treas. As the year began, we freshmen found ourselves picking up sticks for the Homecoming bonfire. Saved from initiation, we were instead treated to a roller-skating party by the sopho- mores. The organization of a freshman chorus gave us a proud feeling, and we made our first performance at the win- ter concert. So, after a busy year of getting ac- quainted with everyone and everything, we look ahead to when we will be old hands at this school business and not just greenhorns. Leroy Anderberg Leslie Anderson Beverly Anderton Bruce Costar Miriam Day Marlys Dietrich Roger Eden Maeta Ekren Coleen Farley Sandra Fiksdal Elaine Gabel Wesley Gunnare Carol Hagen Karen Hagen Paul Hagen Virginia Hagen Marlene Hakl Class of ’57 Craig Harris Jo Ann Hummel Neoma Hummel JoAnn Lind Marilyn Lind Evelyn Lundberg Larry Meadors Jean Miller Gene Numsen Kathleen Nylund Larry Olson Roger Paulson Russell Pearson Marlene Quail Marlys Ronning Me r land Rusten Harold Sappingfield Marvin Schempp Greg Schumacher, Jr. Sondra Toft Dennis Treiber Eugene Waag Claude Williams Terry Wyant Row 1: Renee Trudeau, Leanne Anderson, Glenn Hongslo, John Repp, Brad- ley Tucker, Barbara Elving, John Larson, Peter Repp. Row 2: Mr. Duiker, Lana Skatrud, Renette Hammerstrom, Doreen Numsen, Eldora Shuck, Marlys Hongslo, Kristine Rabey, Robert Hummel, Renee Hammerstrom. Row 3: Curtis Anderberg, Karen Miller, Dorene Hansen, Nancy Bickett, Beverly Stene, Dennis Dean, Royce Lapour, Richard Stroshane. Row 1: Myrna Solberg, Kay Edmunds, Betty Dobberstein, Rhoda Skatrud, Esther Bickett. Susan St. Pierre, Betty Williams, Beverly Andresen. Row 2: Sharon Westling, Colleen Deap, William Rabey, Robert Miller, Mavis Hummel, Sharon McKellips, Claudia Hammerstrom, Linda Trudeau, Mrs. Paul Humphrey. Row 3: Thomas Tucker, Eldean Anderson, Francis Peter- son, Ronald DeWall, Donald Larson, Thomas Engebretson, Dennis Huddle- ston, Gordon Powell. Row 4: David St. Pierre, Gerald Powell, Bruce John- son, James Hongslo, Dei Ray Stephens, Harold Naeve, John Elving, Milton Williams, Eldean Montgomery. Not pictured: Calvin Wadell. Row 1: Marjyn Dietrich, Cynthia Trudeau, Timothy Repp, Gary Hongslo, Ar- thur Dobberstein, Madeline Bose, Vicki Stubbs, Eugene DeWall, Donald An- derson. Row 2: Miss Sternquist, Marlene Hongslo, Linda Anderson, Sandra Edmunds, Gerald DeWall, Greg Hammerstrom, Curtis Arne, Carol Hafner, Eileen Lapour, Janet Wyant. Row 3: Gaylen Mulloy, Michael Gandrau, Loren Jacobson, Mary Sellers, Donald Mulloy, Janice Westin,Sandra Swenson, Kath- ryn McKellips, Leonard Elving. Not Pictured: Norma Williams, Shirley Bro- line, Gary Gevick. 19 Just as stories have characters, they also have a plot. The plot of our story holds one’s interest from September until May with its interesting classrooms of biology, English, typing, history, and etc., accompanied by the adventuresome dra- matic productions, publications, and organizations. These series of incidents work to unfold the plot of our story. 2i Row 1: Advisor Mr. Dobberstein, J. Leafstedt, J. Newberg, Treas. E. Johnson, Sen. B. Nelson, V. Pres. O. Anderson, Pres. A. Swanson, Sec. H. Ronning, Rep. D. Abraham, L. Johnson, J. Clementson. Row 2: D. Treiber, L. Meadors, L. Olson, W. Gunnare, H. Sappingfield, B. Costar, C. Harris, R. Lundberg, G. Nygard. Row 3: C. Anderton, S. Leafstedt, D. Lappegard, R. Abraham, L. Saugstad, H. Hummel. J. Hemmelrick, L. Wetrosky, G. Olson, B. Johnson, G. Numsen, R. Eden, M. Gabel. Row 4: R. Swanson, D. Johnson, D. Ludwig, D. Wiberg, R. Olson, E. Groon, J. Nelson, R. Olson, E. Newberg, R. Pearson. Row 5: M. Schempp, L. Anderson, D. Nelson, W. Larson, R. Paulson, G. Waag, G. Schumacher, M. Rus- ten, P. Hagen. FFA officers--Art, Orlin, Earl, Harold, Bennett, and Don-- were a happy bunch with their ten gallon hats, canes, and eyes half closed as they returned home from their trip to the Nat- ional FFA Convention in Kansas City, where they spent one week. National FFA Week was observed in February, and dur- ing that week the boys presented an assembly program to the student body. Top: Dudes from Kansas City. Bottom: Oh yes, we study tool Getting ready for a picnic? oCeamina IJo 2 o....... 22 Row 1: Adv. Mrs. St. Pierre. M. Hongslo, J. Lind, K. Ostlund, L. Fickbohm, Pari. A. Lundberg, Treas. B. Henry, Sec. K. Asbjeld, Pres. M. Jacobson, V. Pres. J. Hebert, Mus. Leader I. Buum, Rep. K. Farley A. Swanson, V. Pearson, E. Hartman, J. Eggen. Row 2: B. Leander, J. Skinner, A. Nylund, T. Buum, S. Stene, B. Anderton, M. Ronning, M. Hakl, N. Hummel, F. Voegeli, J. Nygaard, L. Hagen, C. Farley, M. Quail, E. Gabel. Row 3: M. Lind, C. Hagen, M. Dietrich, L. Olson, B. Herbrandson, M. Larson, J. Lund- gren, E. Evjen, R. Stephens, R. Day, E. Lundberg, M. Hebert, J. Clementson, K. Nylund, S. Fiksdal. Row 4: M. Ekren, M. Johnson, M. Larson, K. Hagen, M. Day, M. Fickbohm, N. Abraham, J. Skinner, K. Eric- son, J. Hummel, J. Miller. Row 5: M. Oie, C. Schnose, V. Hagen, S. Toft, M. Shuck, L. Treiber, N. La- pour. dJovuard Yjeiv onzons Honor was bestowed upon the FHA when past president, Jackie Nygaard, was elected first vice-president of the state organization. The election was held at Huron and six girls and Mrs. St. Pierre attended the event. As a result of the Round Robin Visitation Program, Hudson’s FHA girls were guests at one of our regular meetings, and we enjoyed an afternoon with the Canton FHA. Another Mother-Daughter banquet was sponsored on March 11, and in April several rural eighth graders were again invited to a tea and social hour in the gym. As we work, we play. The meeting of the FHA will now come to order.. Row 1: J. Eggen, V. Pearson, E. Hartman, M. Johnson, Head Li- brarian E. Evjen, Asst. Librarian J. Lundgren. Row 2: B. Her- brandson, K. Hagen, M. Day, V. Hagen, M. Lind, Advisor Miss My rand. Row 3: N. Abraham, A. Lundberg, J. Hebert, M. Larson. BooL-Ol nu We Jlf you ro tonyiny now for tauyLtor $u t taLo atony a LooL. Vf it t omanc that you rs aftor, ti Ly, taL atony a LooL! Vf aJventurg is mi to Loti you, Jf taL of L. tnfotd you, £uit rsmsmhsr wkal wo toll you, Vo talo atony a LooL. Library A librarian on duty finds herself checking books, maga- zines, and dictionaries in and out for most of the period. Each has a turn at dusting shelves and bookcases and also seeing that the 22 up-to-date magazines obtained by the school are kept in order. The library room had its face lifted this year as its wood- work was painted from brown to a bright blue-green. Whether it s for research or just for finding a good book to read on a winter night, the card files in the library are an im- mense aid to students. The right book found, a li- brarian is then on hand to check it out. 24 Deciam Students RowJ : M. Dietrich, K. Hagen, C. Hagen, J. Clementson, B. Her- brandson, J. Miller. Row Z: B. Leander, E. Evjen, M. Oie, C. Farley, M. Jacobson, Director Miss Myrand. Row 3: B. Henry J. Moberg, I. Buum, J. Nygaard. Seldom does one find a person as patient as Miss My- rand, AHS declam director. Listening to fifteen different girls say their pieces around ten different times would make most of us bored. Yet she listens with the same attentiveness each time and always has a helpful sug- gestion to offer. 25 An unusually successful year was seen by Alcester’s declam stu- dents. Beverly Leander, dramatic student, won a superior rating in the district contest with her reading, “Elnora. She also took first place at the regional and went on to be JaLt PL JJarJ WorL nnai 4 Jjoumey 4Jo 44taU a contender in the State contest at Pierre. There she won an excellent rating. At the Tri-Valley contest, Elaine Evjen won a first in poetry and Jo- Ann Clementson received an honora- ble mention in her humorous reading. Local Contest Winners Joanne Moberg, poetry. Jackie Nygaard, oratory. Bonny Henry humorous. Beverly Leander,dra- matic. Curtain Cjoinfl Up! On Mm ’, L Under the direction of Miss My rand, the Junior cLass presented its annual play, “Mama's Baby Boy. Co-starring in this year's production were Karen Asbjeld and Don Wiberg as a middle- aged widow and widower who found that marriage for money isn't the an- swer. Other members in the cast in- cluded Clark Anderton, Kathleen Ost- lund, Jackie Nygaard, Janice Lundgren, Ramona Day, Lorine Hagen, Kathleen Farley, Wendell Larson, and Ramon Swanson. Weather proved to be a contender in the presentation, as the season's most severe ice storm prevented the usual Thursday and Friday night per- formances. As a result, the play was given on Friday and the following Mon- day night. Top: We're looking for ‘Mama's Baby Boy.' Bottom: The cast takes a bow. Top: For money or love? Bottom: “Lawsy Master Shepherd. . .your clothes! Right: Smiles of approval come as business managers view a poster made to boost their sales. Far right: Decisions upon decisions must be made by the editors and art editor as they mold plans for a suc- cessful yearbook. Bottom: Many hands make efforts easy. The 1954 Cubette staff united their efforts early in the school year to meet deadlines in order to get the yearbook in the hands of its readers before school ended. Each member of the staff was responsible for the arranging of a page in the yearbook. This took much time and effort on the part of the members and on the editors as well. But the time passed quickly and soon all deadlines were gone and material for the yearbook was on its way to the printers. Some of the duties of the business staff are col- lecting ads, selling subscriptions, and this year they sponsored an amateur program in the fall for the pur- pose of raising extra funds for the Cubette. (Cubette s4t t)elivery Row 1: Art Ed. R. Swanson, Jr. Ed. W. Larson, Ed. B Leander, Bus. Mgr. L. Hagen, Bus. Mgr. J. Ny- gaard, Bus. Mgr. C. Anderton, S. Toft, Advisor Miss Huether. Row Z: R. Olson, J. Lundgren, M. Lar- son, J. Hebert, K. Asbjeld, B. Herbrandson. M. Jacobson, B. Anderton, M. Dietrich, M. Lind. Row 3: L. Olson, R. Johnson, L. Johnson, O. Anderson, D. Abraham, A. Lundberg, M. Johnson, F. Voegeli, N. Abraham, M. Larson, J. Lind, T Buum, J. Clementson. Row 4: H. Ronning, A. Swanson, S. Stene, L. Olson, M. Oie, M. Ekren, K. Ericson, J. Skinner, A. Nylund. Row 5: J. Newberg. K. Hammerstrom. S. Leafstedt, D. Ludwig, C. Swenson, D. Wiberg. R. Abraham, L. Jacobson, J. Leafstedt, J, Clementson. Row 1: D. Ludwig, D. Abraham, B. Henry, E. Evjen, B. Leander, K. Far- ley, K- Asbjeld. Row 2: P. Hagen, K. Hagen, V. Hagen, J. Miller, M. Hakl, C. Hagen, N. Lapour, M. Shuck, S. Toft, Adv. Miss Huether. Row 3: M. Hebert, B. Herbrandson, M. Jacobson, I. Buum, J. Hebert, R. Day, J. Hum- mel, S. Fiksdal, J Skinner Row 4: L. Johnson, B Johnson, J. Clementson, A. Swanson, H. Ronning, J. Leafstedt, L. Olson. Editorial Staff Many hours were spent each month issuing Alcester High’s paper, “The Dakota. Stories were first assigned and deadlines posted by the editors Bonny Henry and Elaine Evjen. Then each member wrote his story which was later checked and rewritten by the editors. On the Friday afternoon of printing day, Elaine, Bonny, and Miss Huether went to the printing office to work with the Heath brothers for final layout and printing. and St, Pierre, advlaoni The freshm dent body In p of the past of 44 had pe a 98.8 att - The senior attendance. 24. ten attk tendance. Ten stud class of 81 tendance a The jun 2«. of whi ance. This brandson and Miriam Ole. tty in On A first place rating In humorous if South D « nny Henry, who's piece s of prevto Jo- t vear nt P pet peeve In of pnc Schools igust SI wit school has 3 The freal r rs 24 dew. U gh 24 Witt (HI Business Staff Recording income or outgo, Amanda? A busy organization of the Dakota has been the business staff. To maintain a sound financial status, members spent their time collecting ads from local busi- ness men and selling subscriptions to stu- dents. Besides this, they had the job of circulating each edition by folding for dis- tribution and wrapping for mailing. Busi- ness manager Amanda Lundberg was re- sponsible for the financial operations of the staff as well as preparing all ads for final print. month ? Standing: Robert Abraham, Donowan Larson, Lowell Wetrosky, Rus- sell Pearson, Gene Numsen, Karen Ericson. Seated: MaryDelle Lar- son, Janice Lundgren, Don Wiberg, Amanda Lundberg, Miriam Oie, Stuart I.eafstedt, Florence Voegeli, Miriam Day. Local color is the factor that marks a narrative as having happened in some special place as it re- veals the traits of the place and its people. Alcester High students have the peculiarities of wearing three-cent boosters for a game—of crowning a king and queen in October and a sweet- heart in February—of wearing blue and gold------and of practicing a cornet trio in the shower room. In these can be seen our local color. 31 Queen Bonny Henry and King Orlin Anderson. IflfiamoneS Jliat cJli Homecoming! A day planned for weeks and re- membered months after. First there was the “arm- breaking snake dance which commenced Thurs- day night. Then Friday brought the colorful parade of floats. Remember while we listened to the band play “The Thunderer, Mother Nature answered and caused a steady downpour of rain to fall? In spite of this, however, the parade proved to be a success. Due to the weather, we saw our king and queen crowned the following Friday night. At this time, Mrs. Marie Anderson presented a plaque to student body president, Art Swanson, in memory of her daughter, Joyce. This plaque was then presented to Queen Bonny, and will be presented to each home- coming queen hereafter. Following the crowning ceremony .fans saw the Cubs win a glorious victory over Hudson, bringing to an end another AHS Homecoming. Mrs. Marie Anderson with memorial plaque. King and attendants: Larry Johnson, David Lappe- gard, David Nelson, Orlin Anderson, Dean Johnson. Queen received plaque from prexy. Queen and attendants: Beverly Leander, Bonny Hen- ry, Kathleen Farley, Carol Hagen, Marilyn Johnson. Education -- Phy ical 4nJ XJocational “Watch closely now! GAA. Row 1: M. Fickbohm, J. Lind, J. Hebert, E. Hartman, V. Pearson, Row 2: J. Skinner, E. Lundberg, F. Voegeli, J. Skinner, M. Oie, M. Hongslo, S. Toft. Row 3: M. Hebert, M. Quail, E. Gabel, Adv. Mrs. St. Pierre, A. Lundberg, M. Lind, M. Shuck. “It's a beautiful day—lets go for a hike, suggest the GAA students as roll is called. If not this, the girls will get their exercise from softball, basketball, volley ball, or calisthenics under the able leadership of Mrs. St. Pierre. The FT A is a newly organized program for students who are interested in becoming teachers in the near future. The name of the organization is the General Bea- dles FTA and it is under the direction of Mr. Anderson. The officers were installed in a candlelight ceremony at a PTA meeting. “1-2-3 down. FTA. Row 1: V. Pres. K. Far- ley, Pres. J. Nygaard, Sec.- Treas. A. Lundberg, Pari. E. Evjen, Hist. Twila Buum. Row 2: M. Larson, M. Fick- bohm, B. Herbrandson, M. Jacobson, B. Henry. Row 3: Advisor Mr. Anderson, L. Olson, S. Stene, J. Skinner, L. Saugstad. Row 1: K. Hammerstrom, L. Meadors, D. Nelson, B. Hansen, L. Anderberg, R. Johnson, C. Harris, G. Olson. Row 2: R. Olson, C. Anderton, S. Leaf- stedt, R. Abraham, H. Ronning, L. Jacobson, R. Ol- son, E. Newberg, J. Hemmelrick, R. Swanson. Row The Alcester Cubs had a successful foot- ball season in 1953, finishing fourth in the con- ference. Coach Healy guided his thirty foot- ball trainees through many hours of grueling practice to see the team gain power as the season progressed. Eight seniors formed a good foundation on which to build the team. They were Don Abraham, Orlin Anderson, Jack Clementson, Larry Johnson, James Leafstedt, Jerome Newberg, Harold Ronning, and Art Swanson. “Shorts Anderberg repeat- edly thrilled fans as he led the team in carry- ing the pigskin across the goal line. Jerome Newberg, senior, and “Shorts” Anderberg, junior, were players selected for the Tri- Valley All-Conference team. The grid season ended with a triumphant note as the Cubs earned am inspiring victory from the favored Hudson Trojans. Offensive Line-up Ends: Jerome Newberg, Dean Johnson. Center: James Leafstedt. Backs: Jack Clem- entson, Wayne Anderberg, and Larry Johnson. 3: Manager W. Larson, W. Anderberg, D. Abraham, D. Lappegard, J. Newberg, A. Swanson, D. Johnson, J. Leafstedt, J. Clementson, D. Wiberg, D. Ludwig, O. Anderson, L. Johnson, Coach Healy. Top: Clementson hangs on for a sure tackle. Bottom: Swanson interrupts a Jefferson gain. Won 4 - Lost 2 - Tied 1 Alcester Opponents 13 Jefferson-13 41 Meckling-12 0 Wakonda-27 8 Viborg-27 32 Irene-24 25 Gayville- 0 19 Hudson- 14 35 Row 1: M. Jacobson, J. Nygaard, M. Hebert. Row 2: M Shuck, J. Skinner, K. Ericson, S Stene, J. Heb- bert, J. Leafstedt. Row 3: B. Henry, R. Stephens, L. Meadors, R. Olson, B- Leander, E. Johnson, K-Asb- jeld. Reading music by bonfire light after the snake dance, ap- pearing on television over Sioux Falls, playing in concerts and at festivals, and a “must at basket- ball games, describes our busy high school band. S y p LonieS Left: M. Dietrich, M. Jacobson, C. Swenson, J. Miller, and M. Shuck represented AHS as instrumental soloists at regional contest. Below: Young men with the horns are J. Leafstedt, S. Leafstedt, and L. Johnson. 36 Row 1: R. Day, J. Lundgren, A. Nylund. Row 2: L. Johnson, D. Johnson, S. Leafstedt, M. Fickbohm, M. Day, L. Hagen, M. Dietrich, M. Larson. Row 3: J. Miller, B. Herbrandson, L. Olson, K. Farley, J. Clem- entson. Standing: Director Mr. Bose, O. Anderson, C. Swenson, L. Jacobson, K. Waddell. Jurni JU4S3nlo J Wu� c XaJ The guitar that played its way to beauty by taking first prize. _Uty is readily r: s Bosa’spa' tience. Get in step with Beverly Leander. J uit (jive Us Si Sony So Si Soloists Practice pays off when soloists of AHS bring home three firsts from the regional contest at Vermillion. Arthur Swanson, Courtland Swenson, and Isabel Buum received the three first. Larry Johnson, Bonny Henry Joanne Moberg, and Beverly Leander each placed second; and Lorine Hagen placed third. Arthur Swanson, Bass; Larry Johnson, Bass; Courtland Swen- son, Baritone. Freshman Chorus The freshman chorus became a new feature in music this year. Organized by Mr. Bose, practice was held every Wednesday and Friday, and the winter con- cert saw them making their debut with pastel colors for the girls and white for the boys. “Sing Noel was heard by the audience as thirty-two members raised their voices in song. Bonny Henry, Contralto; Joanne Moberg, Contralto , Beverly Leander, Mezzo-Soprano; Lorine Hagen, Soprano; Isabel Buum, Contralto. Row 1: Director Mr. Bose, S. Toft, E. Lundberg, J. Hummel, M. Dietrich, K. Ericson, S. Fiksdal, C. Hagen, K. Hagen, V. Hagen, M. Lind. Row 2: M. Ronning, C. Farley, J. Miller, M. Hakl, M. Day, B. Anderton, M. Ekren, K. Nylund, M. Quail, J. Lind. Row 3: L. Olson, G. Schumacher, D. Nelson, L. Anderberg, R. Eden, C. Harris, D. Treiber, M. Schempp, W. Gunnare, M. Rusten, L. Ander- son, P. Hagen. 38 Row 1: J. Clementson, M. Larson, M. Shuck, F. Voegeli, J. Skinner, L. Hagen, M. Jacobson, B. Herbrandson, J. Eggen, I. Buum, E. Evjen, B. Henry, J Skinner. Row 2: M. Hebert, M. Fickbohm, N. Lapour, B. Leander, R. Day, M. Larson, N Abraham, M. Oie, R. Stephens, K. Asbjeld, J Hebert, T. Buum, J. Moberg, Director Mr. Bose. Row 3: L. Olson, M. Is my collar on straight? Johnson, C. Anderton, D. Abraham, R. Abraham, W. Larson, D. Larson, B. Hansen, J. Nygaard, J. Lundgren, K. Farley. Row 4: L. Saugstad, S. Leafstedt, L. Wetrosky, K. Hammer- strom, J. Leafstedt, R. Swanson, D. Johnson, C. Swenson, A. Swanson, R. Olson, H. Ronning, E. Newberg, J. Hemrrel- rick, L. Johnson. Ck arm One's 0 oul Mixed Chorus With a song in their hearts, the fifty-one-voice chorus contributed their part in the winter con- cert by singing such songs as “Summertime, U1 Wonder As I Wander, and other favorites. Spec - ial solos, trios, and echo quartet arrangements were effectively worked into the regular numbers, thrilling the hearts of the many that listened. 39 Three Little Maids: Lorine Hagen, Ramona Day, Jo- Ann Clementson (Community i3uildincj dnd Yjew dd)uit.6 _yddd dJo Jdardcourt Sa eaion Alcester's Cubs ended the basketball season with a fine record of 17 wins and 8 losses. In conference standing they attain- ed second place and were runners-up in the Tri-Valley Tournament. Hudson's Invitational tournament spell- ed victory for Alcester as the Cubs claim- ed first place after defeating Viborg and Irene. Losing to Hurley and to Hudson, the Cubs came out with fourth place in the district. A big surprise to the team and their fans was the receiving of new white suits. Use of the new community building for the last few games permitted many more fans to watch the Cubs in action. The “B team went on record as unde- feated, and Coach Healy treated the boys to an oyster stew. “Let's go get 'em boys. Alcester Opponents 43 Hawarden 40 56 Gayville 37 32 Volin 36 51 Wakonda 38 51 Jefferson 40 Alcester Opponents 44 Viborg 55 60 Meckling 37 50 Emery 52 45 Lennox 48 43 Beresford 45 52 Hudson 40 Alcester Opponents 51 Wakonda 41 53 Hawarden 37 80 Irene 48 38 Beresford 28 50 Hudson 40 63 Elk Point 44 ii Managers Don Wiberg and James Leafstedt. Row Is D. Ludwig, R. Swanson S. Leafstedt, D. Lappegard, K. Hammerstrom, J. Hemmelrick. Row 2: R. Olson, B. Hansen, B. Johnson, R. Pear- son, R. Olson, B. Costar, C. Anderton, T. Wyant. Row 3: P. Hagen, C. Williams, W. Gunnare, L. Meadors, E. Groon, G. Numsen, D. Treiber, D. Nelson, Coach Healy. Victor Dor W earn Row 1: Coach Healy, C. Swenson, D. Johnson, E. Andresen, J. New- berg, A. Swanson, D. Abraham, L. Anderberg. Row 2: D. Larson, W. Anderberg, E. Newberg, R. Abraham, L. Jacobson. “This is how we do it, as explained by J. Newberg, Mr. Healy, C. Swenson. D. Abraham, J. Clement- son, and E. Andresen at the basketball assembly. “A” Club Furthering the interest in athletics, promoting good sportsmanship, and im- proving the athletic standards of Al- ee ster High School are the aims of the A Club. Monthly meetings are held at the members homes. It is an honor- ary organization for lettermen earning letters in football, basketball, track or as managers. Lettermen are con- sidered worthy of representing the club and school. Special activities this year have included explaining the rules and vi- olations of both football and basket- ball to the student body, and the let- termen also took up the project of picking up corn last fall to supply their treasury with a little extra cash. Row 1: D. Lappegard, Vice-Pres. D. Ludwig, O. Anderson, W Anderberg, J. New- berg, Pres. D. Johnson. Row 2: Mr. Healy, D. Abraham, E. Johnson, E. Andre- sen, Sec.-Treas. J. Leafstedt. Row 3: L. Johnson, C. Swenson, A. Swanson, J. Hemmelrick. Row 4: W. Larson, R. Abraham, L. Jacobson. 42 Row 1: Cheerleaders: J. Nygaard, R. Day, B. Leander, J. Clementson. Row 2: S. Toft, M. Shuck, M. Lind, K. Nylund, Treas. I. Buum, Pres. E. Evjen, Sec. J. Miller, V. Pres. K. Asbjeld, J. Lind, E. Lund- berg. Row 3: J. Skinner, M. Hebert, K Ericson, M. Jacobson, N. Abraham, T. Buum, S. Stene, M. Ronn- ing, J. Moberg, A. Swanson, F. Voegeli. Row 4: C. Hagen, M. Day, B. Anderton, L. Olson, B. Herbrand- son, M. Johnson, K. Hagen, A. Nylund, J. Skinner, M. Oie. Row 5: L. Hagen, B. Henry, J. Hummel, M. Larson, M. Fickbohm, C. Farley, A. Lundberg, M. Ekren, R. Stephens, J. Hebert, H. Hummel. Row 6: L. Johnson, O. Anderson, M. Dietrich, V. Hagen, S. Fiksdal, M. Hakl. M. Larson, M. Schempp, J. Lund- gren, L. Wetrosky, L. Saugstad, L. Olson. JJ X earning. Pep Club Alcester’s school spirit was lifted this year as students signed up to become members of the Pep Club. One of the club’s main projects was mak- ing booster emblems. Students were kept guess- ing each time as to what type of booster they would see. Curiosities were well satisfied as the com- mittees came up with such clever emblems as Whip Wakonda, Pluck Eagles, Start-tie Comets, or Ham- mer Hudson. 43 Above: While fans are calm, the Pep Club sells. Left: I’ll take a booster. . .with the pin . Four energetic personalities led in cheering the Cubs to victory. The cheerleaders in their blue and gold uniforms have been doing excellent work in leading the supporters. Besides the old familiar yells, the girls have introduced several new ones. Color has been added to the games by the marching of the drill- team and twirlers at the halftime. The girls are sporting new uniforms this year,—blue jumpers and gold sweaters for the drill team, and fur- trimmed gold uniforms for the twir- lers. Pepper S[ � pice c c t 0 OU ML QirL WU DRILLTEAM. Row 1: L. Hagen, F. Voegeli, S. Toft, Mrs. St. Pierre, S. Fiksdal, K. Ostlund, V. Hagen. Row 2: N. Hummel, K. Hagen, J. Hummel, M. Hakl, L. Fickbohm, J. Skinner. Row 3: M. Lar- son, N. Abraham, M. Johnson, C. Farley, E. Gabel, J. Lind. Row 4: M. Oie, C. Hagen, M. Ekren. M We l jou S)weetLeart Spectators at Alcester's Sweetheart game saw a variety of talent as girls of the drillteam humorously portrayed the tunes that grandmother used to sing. Gib- son girl dresses and derby hats added much reality to the performance. Her Attendants Norene Lapour Beverly Leander Joanne Moberg Bonny Henry “Our Sweetheart, Elaine Evjen. Then to the strains of “Let Me Call You Sweet- heart, the four attendants made their appearance in colorful formals under the spotlight. The last to appear was our lovely queen, Elaine Evjen, dressed in a formal of white. After the crowning ceremony, the queen and her “ladies took their seats upon a throne and joined in cheering for Al- cester as the Cubs downed Elk Point by a 63-44 margin. “I can't afford a carriage. ce® With spring comes the thought of track, the Junior-Senior banquet and Career Day. Track is the main sport in the spring. Jerome Newberg achiev- ed entrance in the state track meet in high jumping........The annual Tri- Valley Conference Career Day was held with Alcester host. All the seniors of the schools in the Tri-Valley Conference attended the sessions......The Junior-Senior banquet was held in the Alcester Baptist church with “Travel ’ as its theme. Some of the room decorations of the banquet were a lighthouse and a deck of a ship. Boats, airplanes and cars were centerpieces for the tables. 1. Future plans are guided at Career Day. 2. Who shall the winner be? 3. Behind the scenes of the banquet. 4. Stewardesses and porters. 5. Gang-Plank Quartet. 6. Bring on the •‘grub and lets eat. 7. A lighthouse to guide our travels. V TV Spondored idy Sioux Falls Book Stationery Stubbs Barber Beauty Shop Nora Co-op Creamery Alcester Locker Plant Athletics Department Board of Education Commercial Club Midwest Beach Co, Wheeler Anderson Anderson Garage H N Grocery The above business places have made our yearbook possible by contributing ten dollars or more. Support them as they have supported us. 4 Courtesy of the State Bank of Alcester 48 Sponsored i ij . . . 4c 3 $ 3 4� 4 9 9 9 9 Alcester Motor Co. Dr. Louis H. Shoraga Art's Service Station Pete's Cafe 0. G. Beck Ofstad Oil Co. Stroshane Hardware Alcester Cleaners Thompson Yards Barrymore Theatre Westin Electric Carter's Corner Cafe Jacobson Implement Gustafson Cr Anderson Garage Slagle Lumber Co. Hawarden Cleaners Farmers Union Oil Co. Nilson Furniture Irene's Cafe Nygaard Appliance Paul's Produce Dr. C. E. Johnson Canton Creamery We wish to thank our advertisers for making this annual possible. Contributed five dollars.