Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1947 volume:

Dedication We, the class of 1947, wish to dedicate our annual to the “Peace” that is rising out of this war-torn world. In our small way we will try to establish this peace throughout the whole world. Foreword We publish this Bulldog of 1947 with the hope that it will preserve the memories of our days in dear old A. H. S. May this book help us to remember all our friends and teachers who have made our sch l days pleasant. The Staff The Bulldog stall wishes to thank Mr. Maclay for all the help he has given us as our advisor. Co- Editors Ellyn Becker — Beth Lokie Literary Editor Jokes Janice Davis Marcelle Henderson Sports Dennis Rohrs Snapshots Norma Grant Business Manager Val Janousek Assistant Business Manager LaVerne Boeck Circulation Gordon Molgard Art Editor Keith Deubler ✓ S f f .- jrSJJTM ft Uheeld OVl Secret tnj high school SCHOOL BOARD Fred Rotkert CkirLs Grraet Vue Pres Rew. F U. Hewkel G.E. Peterson Pres. Dr D. 0. Brown Clarence Rdd mocker ip , ■M j A Board of Education We wish to show our appreciation to the Board of Education which meets once a month to decide the policies of our school. The time and the service they have given us without pay has probably done more for the young people of Auburn than any other group. G. E. PETERSON is the president of the bojfrd. Mr. Peterson is a photographer. His term expires in 1949. CHARLES GRANT is vice-president of the board. His term expires in 1949. He owns and manages the Grant Market. CLARENCE RADMACHER is a linotype printer at the Nemaha County Herald. His term expires in 1948. FRED ROTHERT is owner and manager of Rothert’s Five and Ten Cent Store. His term expires in 1948. REV. F. W. HENKEL—Term expires in 1947. He is Minister of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. DR. D. O. BROWN. Osteopath, is owner and manager of Brown’s Hospital. His term will expire in 1950. FREDERICK ALLEN is a Farmer. This is Mr. Allen’s first year on the board. His term expires in 1950. rr.: 1 ;vj wi mm XXX X I,. X X lb. x I % 'Ik X V X X V V X X ...............................................................u. X X X X X x X x r tJosie Lut Art H- En Wstl Magdalene Pfister Horn Economics RoW A UtnricVis Voc l Ml S C cor eu sius Social Science Margaret Baldridge Engl w -rJoUT V4fcll3 Bess Science Mdx Hester At WI cl ics Ogl$ Steele Social Science EvA Uiese Math EvtgUsVi ErmA BennetH Social Science x %w v %. ......................... .X W X XV V V V XV V X LX V X 'I m : x . , 'jr Faculty AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL F. Don Maclay—Auburn. Nebraska: A. B., M. A.; University of Nebraska; Superintendent. H. E. Weekly-Auburn, Nebraska; A. B.. M. A.; University of Nebraska; Principal. R. E. TenHulzen—Auburn, Nebraska; B. S.; University of Nebraska; Vocational Agriculture. Margaret Baldridge—Fullerton, Nebraska; A. B.; English and Journalism. Roxie McGrcw—Auburn, Nebraska; Peru; Senior High Mathematics. Sylvia Henderson—Auburn, Nebraska; B. M.; University of Nebraska; Commercial Department. Bess Ray—Shelby, Nebraska; B. S.; University of Nebraska; Physical Science. Magdalene Pfister—Steinauer, Nebraska; B. S.; University of Nebraska; „unior High Social Science. George Justus—Columbus Nebraska; B. A.; Midland; Senior High Social Science. Max Hester—Auburn Nebraska; B. S.; Kearney; Coach. Olga Steele—Lincoln, Nebraska; M. A.; University of Nebraska; Junior High Social Science. Erma Bennett—Bloomington, Nebraska: B. A.; Kearney; Junior High Social Science. Josie Lutz—Auburn, Nebraska; M. A.; University of Nebraska; English and Art Eva Wiese—Randolph, Nebraska; B. S.; University of Nebraska; Junior High English and Mathematics. Ralph Chatelain—Peru, Nebraska; A. B.; Peru; Instrumental Music. Roland Hinrichs—Glenvil, Nebraska; B. F. A.; Kearney; Vocal Music. . i l:XV Senior Activities CLEO ALBERS—Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Class Play 3; Music Contest. LEONA AUKER—Library Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1. EVERETT BASSINGER—Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Football 3. 4; A Club 3; Sec.-Treas. of A Club 4; Football Co-captain 4; May Fete Attendant 4. ELLYN BECKER—Library Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Glee 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2 3, 4; Class Play 4; Bulldog Co-editor 4; Music Contest 3, 4; May Fete 2. DEAN BEHRENDS—FFA 2, 3. LAVERNE BOECK—Mixed Chorus 3, 4, Music Contest 3. 4; Operetta 3; Aucourant Editor 4; Bulldog 4; Treasurer of Livestock Insurance for Ag 2; May Fete Attendant 4. AGNES BOH LING—Girls’ Glee 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Library 3, 4; Operetta 3; Triple Trio 4; Senior Class Play 4. DELLA BOH LING—Operetta 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Library Club 3. HELEN BOH LING—Operetta 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Triple Trio 4; Library Club 3, 4; May Fete Attendant 4. RICHARD BRUNS—Army 3 years. MARILYN BURKE—Library Club 4. LOLA CASPERS—Bratton Union 1; Library 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Music Contest 4. GEORGIA CUM M INGS—Library Club 1, 2, 4; Baton Twirler 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sextette 2, 3, 4; Mixed Octette 3; May Fete 2; Operetta 1, 3; Class Play 3. JANICE DAVIS—Student Council 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4; Trio 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1. 2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Music Clinic 3, 4; Aucourant 3; Bulldog 4. FERN DEFREECE—Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3; Music Contest 3, 4; May Fete 2; Library 2, 3, 4; Baton Twirler 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. KEITH DEUBLER—Class Vice-president 1, 2; Class President 3; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; May Fete Attendant 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Football Captain 4; Basketball 3; A Club 3; A Club President 4; All Conference Tackle 4; Track 3; Class Play 4; May Fete King 4. RAYMOND EHLERS—FFA 1; Mixed Chorus 3 4; May Fete 2; Music Contest 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; A Club 3, 4. EDGAR EIT2MAN—FFA 1, 2 3 4. NORMA FORMAN— EILEEN FOWLER—Tecumseh 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Girls’ Glee 4; Music Con test 4; Sextette 4; Octette 4; Class Play 4; Library 4. MERLYN FRENZEL—FFA 1, 2. 3, 4 DOROTHY GADDIS—Library 3, 4. ROBERT GERDES—Operetta 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Vice-president of A Club 4; Basketball Co-captain 4; Class Play 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. of Class 3. mm A ; r ik Cl� vr Lnitnostovt Robert Gerdts M rceUe He« erso« B«t Uj t GcrdUi « K r� SS 0 etk Lok e NORMA GRANT—Mixed Chorus Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1, 2. 3; Class President 2; Class Vice-president 4; Cheerleader 1; Council 3; Pen Club Vice-president 4; Pep Club 1,2 3. 4; May Fete Attendant 2, 3; Sextette 4; Octette 4; Aucourant 4; Bulldog 4; May Fete Queen 4. KENNETH HARMS-FFA 1, 2, 3; FFA President 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Track 4. BEVERLY H ARTELL—Band 1 2; Pep Club 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Girls’ Glee 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Library 4. MARCELLE HENDERSON— Sec.-Treas. 1. 2. 4; Class Play 3, 4: Pep Club 1, 2 3, 4; FFA Sweetheart 4; May Fete Attendant 4. NANCY HOOVER—Operetta 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 3. 4; Class Play 3. VAL JANOUSEK—Basketball 2 3; Track 2: Football 3, 4: Class Play 3, 4; May Fete Attendant 3: Class Vice-president 3; May Fete Prince 4. JAMES JONES—FFA 2 3. 4. BETTY KEYT—Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 1,2, 3; Cheerleader 3; Football Sweetheart 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club President 4; Operetta 1, 3. GERALDINE KYRISS—Girls’ Glee 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Operetta 1; Aucourant 3; Class Play 3; Music Contest 4. NADENE LANG—Hamburg 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Music Contest 3. 4. KENNETH LASH—FFA 1, 2 3, 4; Sentinel Office of FFA 4; Track 4. CLIFFORD LIVINGSTON—Omaha 1; Football 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Basketball Manager 4; Track 4; A Club 4; Class Play 3, 4. BETH LOKIE—Library 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2 3 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2, 4: Music Contest 3 4; Triple Trio 4; Class Play 4; Bulldog Coeditor 4; May Fete 2. JOYCE MEENTS—Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4; Trio 1, 2. 3, 4; May Fete 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 3; Music Contest 1,2 3, 4; Octette 3; Head Majorette 1 2 3, 4; Cheerleader 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GORDON MOLGARD—Class Play 3, 4; Track 3; Football 4. MYRNA MAE MOORE—Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2 3; Operetta 3. A MEL McVAY—FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; U. S. Army 3 years. WANDA NORRIS—Student Council 1. 2; Sextette 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee 2, 3 4; May Fete Attendant 3; Girls' Club Officer 3, 4; May Fete Princess 4. PAULINE PERDUE—Operetta 1. 3; Mixed Chorus 3 4; Girls’ Glee 3, 4; Music Contest 3, 4; Class Play 3. CHARLIES REIMERS—Class Play 3. 4. DENNIS ROHRS—Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Quartette 1, 2, 3, 4; Octette 3, 4; Mixed Duet 4; Music Contest 1, 2 3 4; Band 1, 2, 3 4; Brass Sextette 1. 2. 3; Cornet Trio 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Clinic 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Clinic 3 4; Operetta 1, 3; Council 3; Class President 4; Class Play 3, 4; Football 4; A Club 4. HENRY ROHRS—Track 2 3; Football 4; Basketball 3, 4; Basketball Co-captain 4; A Club 3, 4. ERNEST RUM BAUGH—FFA 1 2, 3, 4; FFA Secretary 4; Track 4. ROBERT SANDERS—Class Play 3, 4; Football 3, 4. DOROTHY SHIVELY—Library 3, 4. RUDOLPH SOHNHOLZ—Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Music Contest 3. 4. ROBERT VOSBERG— ALICE ANN WRIGHTSMAN—Operetta 1. -K;iLfe : 5ii -______________LL- ;:r Senior Day Convocation May 16, 1947 Processional Class Will_______________________Marcelle Henderson Vocal Solo___________________________________Janice Davis “When You Come to the End of a Perfect Day” Class Prophecy________________________________Joyce Meents Boys Surprise Specialty Reading___________________________________Geraldine Kyriss “At the Lunch Counter” Vocal Solo____________________Mrs. Sylvia Henderson “Wake-Up’’ Farewell Speech______________________________Dennis Rohrs Class President Alma Mater_____________________________Class of ’47 Recessional Senior Day Friday, May 16 the last full day of school for the Seniors, was set aside as Senior Day. In a morning convocation the seniors presented a program for the rest of the school. This program was begun with the processional of the robed seniors. The class will was then read by Marcelle Henderson. Janice Davis sang “When You Come to the End of a Perfect Day,” followed by the reading of the class phophecy by Joyce Meents. The boys’ surprise specialty was then performed. Geraldine Kyriss gave a reading, “At the Lunch Counter.” Mrs. Henderson, senior class sponsor, then delighted the group by singing two spring numbers. Dennis Rohrs, president of the senior class, delivered the farewell speech on behalf of the seniors. The class then sang the Alma Mater to close the program. The seniors then recessed. In the afternoon the seniors donned garbs of all types to further celebrate Senior Day. 0 4 0 0 4 40 ' 0k f 1947 ------- Auburn High School Sunday Evening, May 18, 1947 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 8:00 o’clock ---Roland Hinrichs Rev. Frederick Black ---Congregation Processional Invocation. _ Hymn-------- Come Thou Almight King' Duet—“Crucifix Dennis Rohrs, Janice Davis Scripture Prayer____ Special. Sermon Hymn ‘Onward Christian Soldiers Benediction. .Rev. Frederick Black Roland Hinrichs Commencement Principal High School Band A r + -.. PtareiCa.1 x rtrj f rr; j jr Da«si Evn r cc tle Vou Ste i r F r f f ✓ rJ rJ ✓ ✓ f f f ? « r ✓ J r a n 2 - Rc lUj!J Sweet hearts Strong Mtvi? Cl ss S ponsor Senior Officers Little Stinkers Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1947 I Cleo Albers, will my hair-do to Nancy Ross. I, Leona Auker, will my overtime spent in the office to Betty Rademacher. I, Everett Bassinger, will my football ability to Wayne Benson. I, Ellyn Becker, will my job as co-editor of the Bulldog to next year’s co-editor. I Dean Behrends, will my dates to Neal Thomas. I, LaVerne Boeck, do sadly bequeath my car to my sister, Darlene, to come to school in next year. I Agnes Bohling, will my sunny disposition to Marjorie Beckman. I, Della Bohling, will my quietness to Doris Smith. I, Helen Bohling will my bookkeeping books to Frieda Bohling. I, Richard Bruns, do sadly bequeath my car to Jim McCoy. I Marilyn Burke, will my skunk sweater to Miss Ray's chemistry class. I, Lola Caspers, will by blonde hair to Jean Sanders. I, Georgia Cummings, will my way with men to Margaret Ritchie. I, Janice Davis, leave my cheerlcading ability to Joan Janousek. I Fern DeFrcece, will my shyness to Barbara Gillispie. I, Keith Deutler will my whiskers to Dick Whitman. I, Raymond Ehlers, will my mathematical ability to Carl Haith. I, Edgar Eitzman, will my days away from school to Frank Wells. L Norma Forman, will my boistrous voice to Bobby Atkins. I, Eileen Fowler, will my height to Chuck Headley. I, Merlyn Frenzel, sadly leave my speaking ability to Alvin Gebers. I. Dorothy Gaddis, will my mouse trap to Bonnie Gerdes. I, Bob Gerdes, leave my manly physique to Darrel Higgins. I, Norma Grant, leave my position as accompanist to Deborah Dunn. I, Kenneth Harms, leave my dancing ability to my little brother, Wiley. I, Beverly Kartell leave my telephone numbers and addresses to my sister since I won’t need them any more. I, Marcelle Henderson, leave my acting ability to Joan Schneider. I, Nancy Hoover, will my nights at home to Betty Flack. I, Val Janousek. leave my lock picking ability to Wayland Williams. I James Jones will my geometry book to someone in next year’s geometry class. I, Betty Keyt, do pass on the honor of being football sweetheart to next year’s sweetheart. I, Geraldine Kyriss, leave my ability to give readings to Wilma Bohling. I, Nadene Lang leave all my noon hours to Betty Vanderford. I Kenneth Lash, leave my eurlj' hair to Wilbur Bogle. I, Clifford Livingston, v ill my ping-pong ability to Wayne White. I, Beth Lokie, will my chemistry notebook to Jim Casey. 1. Joyce Meents, leave my position in sextette to Kyla. I Gordon Molgard have my reckless driving to John Rohrs. I, Myrna Mae Moore, will my desk in study hall to Bobby Andrews. I. Amel McVay, will my carpenter’s tools to Bill Birdsley. L Wanda Norris, leave my corn popping job to Dody Nelson. I, Pauline Perdue, will my friendliness to Twyla Bantz. I, Charlie Reimers, will my wild behavior in the halls to Larry Rose. I, Dennis Rohrs, leave my sense of humor to Tommy Humphrey. I, Henry Rohrs, will my position on the basketball squad to Irvin Rowen. I Ernie Rumbaugh leave my F. F. A. jacket to Marvin Caspers. I, Bob Sanders, will my harmonica to Harvey Bcrgmann. I, Rorothy Shively, leave my library duties to Catherine Cowell. I, Rudolph Sohnholz leave my chance to take the Regents exams to Wayne Bath. I Bob Vosberg, will my Boys’ State experiences to Jim McCoy. I, Alice Ann Wrightsman, will my English notebook to Mary Gibson. We, the class of ’47 Will to Mr. Maelay a new Bulldog staff for next year. Will to Miss Ray a chemistry class that has their lesson every day. Will to Miss McGrew a solid geometry class that can draw good figures. Will to Mrs. Henderson a class that can make a decision that will stick. Will to Mr. Weekly a school without tardiness. m -M m m nr+'+' - ' '' +' We Finish to Begin In memories of 1944 We freshmen then Thought we knew the score. Coupe ruled the class As a President should And Deubler stood by The best he could. Dwayne Riley was Sec. and Treas. too Who took care of the funds And collected the dues. Norris and Vosberg Were Council heads While Grant and Boeck With A pins led. Smith, Livingston and Caspers— New officers this year To see us through Were Grant. Meents. And Henderson too. Someone had to lead The cheering section So Betty Keyt Won the big election. Three new classmates Entered school with a bang! Janousek, Forman, and Nadine Lang Four from our class Were chosen for sextette They did a swell job Twas time again For officers to elect— Deubler. Gerdes and Janousek. The year went past With something each day May Fete, Clinic and Junior Play. “Plane Crazy” was the name And what a scream With Charlie Reimers Strictly on the beam. The banquet too Was a big event With Rohrs as M. C. New students in the class Helped our enrollment And they also passed! “Windmills of Holland” Was a great success But with out characters It couldn’t be less! The war was on then So we all did our share Selling bonds— Working here and there. Well as Freshmen We did pass Into Senior High And the Sophomore class. (?) On that you can bet. In football this year Some letters we won Also in basketball We’re glad to have some. Rohrs and Davis We’re proud to say Musically inclined. Brought honors their way. So to the Sophomore year We say “Adieu” And take up the work As Juniors true. The night was well spent. To cheerlead for games Or rallies in gym. Were Meents and Davis With vigor and vim! The “Mikado” was given With our share in the songs But naturally there were others To help us along! Being the end of the year We were over the hump Preparing ourselves For the very last jump. - MglS x?v.- So were Seniors now And were proud to say We’ve done a good job In our own little way. This year our President Is Dennie Rohrs Who with his talk Could have won the wars. Vice-presidents position Is filled by Grant Whose nickname’s like The “Daisy” plant! And Marcelle Henderson Is Secretary and Treasurer Who likes her work And considers-it pleasure. F. F. A. queen Was also her act, so President Kenny Harms Presented her with a compact. Valentine’s Day Soon rolled around. The favorite was chosen And Davis was crowned. Entering school At the beginning of Fall Was Eileen Fowler The shortest of us all!! At the football prom The sweetheart was presented; It was Betty Keyt Who was peculiarly scented! When the gift was opened She held her breath For it was Lifebuoy To save her from death (?) I suppose you're wondering And think this is bunk But have you ever heard Of a creature called “SKUNK”? ‘‘One Mad Night” Was the play this year. Which was humorous and exciting And kept us in fear. But all turned out And who would think this-That right on the stage Grant gave Rohrs a kiss! (We would) Co-captains this year For basketball Were H. Rohrs and Gerdes He-men of all! Also in football Co-captains were Deubler and Bassinger That’s for sure! Commencement time Is drawing near And wish that we could Write it here. But time is up And we must go We’ve reminisced enough For a full length show. This has been pleasant And rather sad too But till time to graduate— This will have to do. Now that we are leaving To the rest of you we say That ever in our memories Dear old A. H. S. will stay. “And It Shall Come to Pass” This huge Metropolis of Auburn was very highly honored May 23, 1957 when Professor Gordon (Stinklouski) Molgard, M. D.—that famous psychiatrist, who is an alumni of A. H. S.—gave a lecture on “The Dark, Mysterious Channels of the Human Mind”! His lecture was very interesting and based on fact, owing to Prof. Molgard s being employed at the Shady Rest Home for the Feeble Minded,’ at the present time. Accompanying him on his trip was Edgar Eitzmann, Professor Molgard’s companion, as well as assistant head of the “Shady Rest.” The Prof, very sadly told the Editor of the daily “Gossip,” LaVerne Boeck that upon working in homes for the feeble-minded, he had run across several of his old fellow classmates of ’47. He said one of the most pitiful cases was right there at “Shady Rest,” where he now worked. Yes sir, poor old Bob Gerdes was still hunting Indians— all this time since the senior class play! As the Prof, said “Tch, tch a very touching sight. ’ Professor Molgard also relates that at the “Two Drips and a Drop Rest Home,” where he was formerly employed, he knew another classmate, whose “poor soul had failed to carry the heavy burden of this day and age.” The wear and tear of this fast moving era were just too much for Charlie Reimers. (Alumni of ’47 will remember how “quiet” a lad he was in school.) After a trying day of lecturing to those “genius’s of wisdom” (the students of Auburn High) the Prof, was badly in need of some light (or otherwise) refreshments. Upon being directed to the famous nightspot “The Fishbowl,” owned by none other than Cleo—Albers, that is he was somewhat refreshed by the delightful drinks served by that world famed bar tender, Rudolph Sohnholz! Thus, having his thirst quenched he settled back to watch the floor show. Imagine Stinklouski’s surprise when he found the Master of Ceremonies and also comedian of the evening to be his long-lost friend, James Jones. Master of Ceremonies Jones then introduced that tap dancing sensation of the year, Keith “Jitterbritches” Deubler. who danced to the rhythmical music of Kenny Lash, the “King of Swing.” After enjoying this short interval in the daily grind of lecturing the Professor hailed a taxi and returned to his hotel. On the way up in the elevator he noticed something familiar about the operator and soon recognized her to be Myrna Mae Moore. After having a good night's sleep, Prof. Molgard boarded the train for New York City to continue his lecturing tour. The last “all aboard” sounded and that voice rang a familiar chord in the mind of the Professor. Sure enough, just as he had seated himself. Bob Sanders came sauntering down the aisle in his conductor’s uniform. After talking with Bob for awhile, the Prof, settled back to take life easy when he noticed a very attractive and elegantly dressed woman, with a Mexican chiwawa on her lap. “Humph! One of those snooty gals!” he thought. But much to his astonishment she turned and smiled at him and said, “Don’t tell me you don’t remember little me!” This flustered poor old Stinklouski so that for a minute his mind was a total blank—and then it dawned on him! It was Joyce “Babs Hutton the II ’ Meents. Rumor had it that she had just divorced her 17th husband and was out for another one. Aware of this fact, “Stink” kept the conversation on a strictly light basis. At Washington, D. C., a very stately and portly looking gentleman boarded the train and took a seat next to Professor Molgard. Little did the Prof, know that he was sitting next to the Vice-president of the United States, Kenneth Harms, Esq.! Later he learned that Kenny had defeated the brilliant statesman of the day, Earnest Rumbaugh. for the position of vice-president. In m The train finally arrived at Grand Central Station and the Prof, got off stretched his cramped legs and mosied over to a peanut stand to buy a bag of peanuts. He was quite surprised when Fern DeFreece waited on him. She told him how she had married a fellow and he ran off, leaving her a measly old peanut stand. (The dirty dog!!) It was such a lovely day in New York, the Professor decided to walk to the Waldorf Astoria rather than take a taxi cab. As he was walking down Fifth Avenue, he noticed a huge neon sign saying. “IF YOU WANT YOUR BLOOD CHILLED AND YOUR HAIR CURLED FREE OF CHARGE—COME IN AND SEE JANOUSEK'S PAINTINGS—EVEN BETTER THAN VARGA!!!” This aroused the Prof’s curiosity—(as to whether it might be any relation to a Janou-sek he knew, that is!) so he meandered into the magnificent studio. He stood there a few seconds and then a little plump man with a curly black moustache stepped out of one of the doors. It was Val—“Stink’s” old high school buddy-buddy. Val informed him that he had an appointment at the present time but that the Professor was perfectly welcome to come with him and watch if he'd like to. Realizing that this was one of those times when opportunity knocks once and only once, the Prof, accompanied Val into his painting studio. There, much to his amazement, sat Janice Davis, Val’s wife and the 12 little Janouseks! Naturally the “kiddies” were models for pop and when Stink asked Janice why she wasn’t a model she simpply replied, “It seems I’ve lost my girlish figure, and anyway, I’m getting too old for that!” The Prof, stayed and chatted with the Janouseks quite sometime and then bade them goodbye and walked on down the street. He realized that he had some spare time so as he was passing NBC radio station he decided to go in and catch that favorite program of young and old alike—that crooner idol of the bobbysocks, Everett Bassinger, who had the only show of its kind. “The Swoon Hour.’ The Prof, took a seat and there were girls to the right of him, girls to the left of him, girls everywhere, and swoon they did—all over poor “Stink”! One of the most ardent fans had finally worked herself up to a dither and she toppled toward the Professor. He caught her just in time and was very glad he did when he recognized her as Betty Keyt, Everett’s high school sweetheart and wife, who was still on the sidelines rooting (or rhould we say swooning) for Everett. Having enjoyed the radio program the Professor continued on his merry way. He was passing a huge mortuary when he heard a low, gruff voice behind him say “Hello—won’t you let me bury your troubles for you—forever?”! and then a blood curdling laugh. The Prof, whirled around and who, to his amazement, should he see but Dennis ‘ Digger Odell” Rohrs the friendly undertaker of New York City. Dennis explained how hed made a stab at Metropolitan but that he found this work much “deeper” and interesting than singing. After Dennis went “shoveling off” into his house, the Professor began walking again. He noticed a crowd of people gathered on the sidewalk and went over to see what was going on. There stood Merlyn Frenzel, on an orange crate, campaigning for street cleaner. Merlyn was a noted speaker around New York, but poor Leona Auker, who wrote all his famous speeches, didn’t gain recognition for a single word she had written. Having passed the day very enjoyably, the Prof, journeyed to Carnegie Hall to give his lecture. He found out that Senore Rifardo Bruns was also giving a lecture on “The Wonders of South America” in another part of the building. As Professor Molgard was giving his speech, something came zinging toward him and hit him right on the nose (and oh! that nose!). After investigating it proved to be Norma Grant throwing rotten tomatoes. “Still the mean little kid she always was in school,’ the Professor reflected to himself. After the lecture he saw “Daisy” again. Only this time she was up in the balcony with a sling shot—boy! was she having fun with that crowd of aristocrats! “Poor girl, she really should be put away,” the Professor was thinking as he watched the sorry sight. That evening Stinklouski strolled down to the docks to watch the Queen Mary come in. As the gang plank was lowered he saw Marcelle Henderson, Ambassadoress to England, step off the boat. With her was her maid and bodyguard, Alice Ann Wrightsman. 1. ■■ tjh .v ttr ,i The following day the Prof, packed his bags and rushed out to the airport to catch the “Rocket Cruiser” to San Francisco. As this was a very modern era, it was not at all unusual for women to pilot these huge passenger planes, so Prof. Molgard was not too surprised when he learned that Wanda Norris was to be his pilot on this trip. It made him a trifle nervous, however—owing to the fact of her reputation of being the dare devil of the airways! Arriving in San Francisco safely, except for a few minor cuts and bruises due to the continual zig-zagging of the plane, the Professor went immediately to his hotel room and got spruced up, for he was going to see the famed “Earl Carrol Vanities’ that were on 1 his week. They advertised their famous “Glamazons” (the five tallest girls in the world!). He heard that Eileen Fowler was one of these five—and sure enough—she towered above the rest at a measly 6 foot 8inches! (That just goes to show you what time will do!) The Professor then decided that he absolutely had to see Chintown so he boarded one of the rare old trolleys and soon got to his destination. He walked into a curio shop to buy some souvenirs and much to his surprise met Nadene Lang, who was owner of the shop, called the “Lang Lo Curio Shoppe.” The next morning Gordon decided he’d take a little trip out to the beach —Golden Gate Park being his des'ination. There he ran across several of his old friends. Along the midway were several sideshows and it didn’t take the Prof, long to find out that Lola Caspers was known as the “Fat Lady of the Golden Gate” throughout the entire p:ke. He also ran across Dean Behrends, who owned a flea circus there. After leaving Dean, the Prof, was bothered with a rather itchy feeling but paid no more attention to it. The Professor’s stomach kept telling him it was dinner time—so he saw an exquisite looking restaurant that was set precariously on a cliff overlooking the sea; the name of it being “The Cliff House” and owned and managed by none other than Clifford Livingston. Cliff informed the Professor that he had some very distinguished celebrities dining there that evening. The Prof, looked around and was awe-struck when his eyes fell upon those two famous lovers of the stage and screen, Norma “Bacall” Forman and Raymond “Bogart” Ehlers. The stage show consisted of some delightful singing done by the Bohling Sisters—Helen. Della and Agnes. The Prof, contended that they were a real threat to the well-known Andrews Sisters (who by the way were still going strong). Thus, having thoroughly enjoyed his stay while lecturing in San Francisco, the Professor decided to take a well-earned vacation. He boarded an airplane for the South Sea Islands and was soon well on his way to the “promised land!” After parachuting down to Ougahalasaki Island, he pitched a tent and reclined in the sun for a delightful nap—so he thought! A loud war call was heard and the Prof, leaped to his feet, only to be confronted by the most horrible specimens of humanity he had ever seen. Upon a scond glance he recognized the head tribesman as Bob Vosberg.. “Stink” tried to recall the “good old days’ to Bob’s now cannibal mind but to no avail—Bob was strictly native! The Professor was taken captive and escorted by Bob to the Chief of the tribe who was old Hank “Tolo” Rohrs! Professor Molgard was stewing (most uncomfortably) in a big black cooking kettle when the native siren of the tribe, Pauline Perdue, came to his rescue. The custom in Ougahalasaki was for the Prof, to marry Princess Perdue as long as she had saved his life. But Stink being an antimarriage man found escape by way of a small motor boat and headed back toward Honolulu and civilization. While he was drifting aimlessly along the way, a super-delux yacht came along side his boat. It belonged to the richest man in the world, Amel McVay, who gave a willing hand to Professor Molgard to help him up onto the ship. Upon arriving in Honolulu, he saw Beverly Hartell Radamacher and her husband (and family) boarding the ship back to the U. S. after their delightful vacation in Sunny Hawaii. Professor Molgard went straight to the Passport office as he’d had enough of this “restful” vacation and was ready (but definitely) to go to work again. He stopped in the office awhile for a chat with an old friend, Georgia Cummings, whose duty it was to greet the tourists and welcome them to Hawaii. -.: m ■ ---------------------------- 31 To pass the time before his boat left, the Professor strolled to the park—and lo and behold, who should he see but Ellyn Becker, the Queen of the Water! That fearless woman who dives from 350 foot towers into a mere barrel of water. The famous horsewoman, Marilyn Burke, was also in Honolulu giving a show at that time. After what seemed an eternity the Professor was finally on the ocean blue—sailing for home sweet home. On board ship he caught a glance of Dorothy Gaddis the woman who was voted “The Best Dressed Lady in the United States” and spent the latter part of the trip in discussing the old high school days with Dorothy. When the ship docked in San Francisco, the Prof, bought a paper to read while waiting for his train to Podunk—the Prof s home town. The headlines read “Killer still at large but Ace-detective Hoover on the trail.” After reading the article, the Prof, was very impressed to think that a female out of his class had risen to such a high position in criminology—and Nancy Hoover had done just that! After reading the front page, the Professor turned to the entertainment section and read that Beth Lokie “The Star and Queen of the Trapeze Artists,” was to be in San Francisco that night. The Professor wanted very much to postpone his trip until the next day, as he hadn’t seen Beth for a number of years and wished lo talk with her. As he was walking to the street car stop, he noticed bills advertising that world famous actress Geraldine “Helen Hayes’’ Kyriss, who was appearing in “Macbeth” that week also. At the railroad station the next day, the Prof, had a nice long talk with Dorothy Shively, who had married a French Count and was enroute to join her hubby for their trip home to Paris. The Prof, then boarded the train for Podunk and settled back to reminisce about the high school days of the class of 47. As he sat there thinking he saw a bird take wing from a field and soar through the air. With this thought we leave the Professor and think of the class of 47 which will soon “soar from the field and wing its way into the sky of life.” ■ TsU tSstivi . r . lr ’TmtifTsiit S� Su� : ........ Junior-Senior Prom Gabriel blew his horn and those Pearly Gates opened wide to admit the Juniors and Seniors of Auburn High, Friday night, May 2. The seniors were very highly honored by the juniors this year, in that they were allowed to spend “One Night in Heaven.” which was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom and banquet which is held every year in honor of the seniors and sponsored by the juniors. The banquet was held in the dining room of old Saint Peter’s himself! Some very demure little sophomore “angels” waited tables and served as bus boys. (With halos and all!) Owing to the fact that we had never been in heaven before, we were very surprised to learn we were to have fleecy clouds, heavenly dove, stardust, pearly gates, milky way (and so on) instead of potatoes and gravy, chickeiv jello salad, cake, and ice cream. Despite the unfamiliar names, Saint Peter’s cooks did an excellent job in preparing the banquet food. The program consisted of several speeches given by Barbara Gillispie, Dennis Rohrs, Joann Schneider James Casey, Val Janousek, and Mr. Maclay— all of said speeches pertaining to the word “heavenly.” Wayne Bath acted as Toastmaster, the girls’ sextette sang, and Norma Grant and Jim McCoy played a two-piano number. Following the banquet, the tables were cleared away and the visitors to the angelic realm participated in dancing the rest of the evening. Boys and girls favor dances were enjoyed, as also were the regular boys and girls’ choices, progressive, and grand marches. The magic spell broke at 11:30 and we mortals returned once more to earth and the daily grind of living, after this glorious night. We seniors would like to take this opportunity to thank the juniors for “One Night in Heaven.” It was a grand and glorious night for the classes of 1947 and 1948. K r.-h.l- MSfe OTsSl f I BBS i Junior Class History The fall of 44 we “green’’ kids enrolled as the crew of Fresh’.es who were elected to scrub the deck of the good ship “A. H. S.” Working our way up in rank, we elected officers: Jim McCoy, Captain; Barbara Gillespie, Ensign; and Doris Smith, 1st Mate. Miss McGrew was our Admiral, who looked after all of us. We graduated from the ninth into the tenth during the spring of ’45. At least most of us were lucky enough to pass the stiff inspection given by the commanding officers who headed the A. H. S. ship. Fall of ’45, we rowed our boats to the harbor for another term. We were all looking forward to this new year, as we were advanced in Senior High. Again we chose officers to head the ship: Barbara Gillespie as Captain; Joann Schneider as Ensign; and Deborah Dunn as 1st Mate. We took a big chance selecting all girls to steer us into this bright future. “Liberty’ was granted to all those aboard ship, and some of the now-so-called landlubbers” indulged in a hayrack ride and a wiener roast. Mrs. Bennett was the Admiral for that year of the “know-it-all” sophomores. Each year a new rank was bestowed up9n the crew of ’48. We have now reached the second from the top—that of juniors. We have a fine ship this year, as well as crew; with Miss Pfisier at the helm, Wayne Bath as Captain, Glen Pumel, Ensign, and Barbara Gillespie 1st Mate. Two parties have been enjoyed by crew members this year; a Christmas dinner and dance aboard ship and also a costume party where we participated in the ancient art of eating hamburgers! We shall leave you this year until next year when we sa� l back to take the rank of Seniors. SHIP AHOY!!. bSF '- 0 3F5F A SOPHOMORES ■Jo ani ttir e Officers P Three k «.i H uV v H U Pdjs One Wifl Ojuj Sophomore Class History The orchestra of ‘49 was organized in September 1945 with Miss Josie Lutz as Chairman of the Board of Directors. At the first rehearsal, Joe Engles was invited to be the Conductor for the year. Wylene Owens was Concert Master and Margie Beckman was Financial Advisor. The first concert was a hayrack ride. From what we hear everybody made beautiful music together to the tune of “Moonlight Sonata.” During the year, two new members were added to the orchestra, Margaret Ritchie and Donna Hartell. In the spring, the orchestra was divided into several groups for a scavenger hunt. Each group was given a list of unpublished compositions to find, and upon their return to the Music Hall, they played their second concert which ended the concert season. The orchestra was reorganized the following September with some charter members and some new members. Miss Lutz was again the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Wayne White was asked to be Conductor, Neal Thomas was elevated to Concert Master, and Shirley Hinds was Financial Advisor. At our first concert of this year we featured a lovely little number called “Winkum, Blinkum and Nod.” A new member of the orchesetra was Harlan Caspers. The concert season ended with a dance which featured ‘Serenade to a Grapefruit.” The orchestra is looking forward to two more years of beautiful har- Lt:: FRESHMAN Freshman Officers Gotricj mij ? r K Q f % vT j ? r A r '000000 0 0 0 gfisay Freshman Class History In 1944 Quarterback Nebelsick called signals and shifted the class of 1950 to the senior high building there to seek their fortune. At first we were slightly bewildered, but we soon caught on and began to take an interest in school affairs. We had our first “gridiron” meeting, under the supervision of “Coach” Hinrichs, where we selected Frank Wells as Captain of the game of ’44; Edwin Cumberland as Center; and Shirley McKinney as Right Guard. Joan Peek and Dolores Nelson also served on the student council that year. Toward the end of the first semester, our team had their first game, which was held in the activities room under the direction of “Coach” Hinrichs. The end of the year showed a very good record of wins for the team and they were promoted to the eighth grade team, with flying colors. Aftee segistsation in ’45, the books showed some new members out for football as well as the older veterans of the team. At the first “gridiron” meeting of that year we elected Joann Janousek as Captain of the game of ’45; Frank Wells as Center; and Delores Nelson as Right Guard. “Coach” McGrew called a “Football Banquet” in the activities room. There we enumerated on the many activities members of our team were participating in. They were in junior and senior band the junior high operetta, May Fete, and the many “A” pin awards. 1946 brought the team back to the home field for another of the annual games. Captain for the ’46 game is Joan Peek; Frank Wells is Center and George Cole was Right Guard prior to his moving to California. Our annual team “shindig’’ under the direction of “Coach” McGrew was again held in the activities room, where games were played and refreshments served. As 1947 draws to a close, the team of 1950 looks ahead to many more happy srhool days, and after that, a happy and prosperous life. iapumi s rj Ljl ■3 — Seventh Grade Class History Each year on one of the first few days in September, there descends on A. H. S. a group of newcomers to the routine life of this emporium of education. Who?? The seventh grade of course. The alumni of Athens and Antioch. They wander about the halls in a half daze for the first week. It is hard for them to get acclimated to the routine of high school life. Teachers generally have a little trouble that first week with students complaining about not leaving enough time beiween classes or with students who somehow turn up in the wrong room. But being young, they learn rapidly and by the time that first hectic week is over they are very well adjusted to tbeir new surroundings. Perhaps this excellent adjustment to A. H. S. life was due, in part, to the guidance of Mrs. Steele, their sponsor; Larry Hogenmiller, president; Paul Bunge, vice-president; and Bernice Jensen, secretary and treasurer. The only party the seventh grade has had this year has been the combined Valentine’s Dance with the eighth grade. Although they be newcomers to A. H. S. they are looking forward with eager anticipation to the years to come. Eighth Grade Class History In the fall of 1945, 52 “raw recruits” started three years of basic training in order to prepare for the complex routine of high school life. Their commanding officer. Colonel Wiese, along with the help of Sergeant Lee Norris, Corporal Lynn Barrett, and Private 1st Class Gene Wells, began molding these “buck privates’ into a compact unit. A “Military Ball” was given honoring the Junior High “cagers” and Saint Valentine. Colonel Wiese enlisted two new recruits at the beginning of the second year of training. Maxine Becker was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. To help her govern the platoon are Corporal Lee Norris, and Private 1st Class Gene Wells. The annual “Militay Ball” given by Colonel Wiese’s company and the seventh grade division, again honored St. Valentine’s Day. We leave the company of 51 with 4 years of extended training before them. Music Department This section is devoted to all band members and mixed chorus members, who, as usual, supplied us with some very delightful entertainment throughout the year. When you stop to think of a high school without a music department, wouldn’t it be a dull old house? Students of A. H. S. may always hear the welcome sound of a familiar strain of music coming from Mr. Chatelain's band or Mr. Hinrichs’ mixed chorus, as it floats down the halls and corridors—spreading a feeling of joy and friendliness. We would like to take this opportunity to relate some of the activities that have occurred this year, in vocal and in band. Both the vocal and band divisions of the music department got right into “the swing of things” by having seven representatives from Auburn at the Music Clinic held in Lincoln on November 23, 1946. There were over 800 high school students who took part in the Music Clinic this year. Mr. Robert Shaw, of New York City directed the choral division in which Mary Gibson, Eileen Fowler, Janice Davis and Dennis Rohrs were entered. Harold Bachman directed the band in which Jim McCoy, Wayne Bath, and Jean Mclninch participated. This got Auburn High off to a fine music start for the school year 46-47. Mr. Chatelain was the first to start music activities in our own school by presenting the annual winter concert by the high school band on December 6. The stage was decorated for a Christmas theme with a large “Merry Christmas” sign and a lighted Christmas tree to add brilliance to the setting. Besides the fifty-five piece band’s presentations, there were three special numbers; a bass trio composed of Jean Mclninch, Wayne White and Lloyd Fellers; a saxophone solo by Jim McCoy, and a trombone solo by Wayne Bath. This performance proved to all Auburn people that we have a band of which to be proud. It wasn’t long after the Band Concert until students and faculty members really began to get that “Christmas Spirit” feeling. So, Mr. Hinrichs decided to do something about it—the result, a beautiful candlelight Vesper service on December 15. The choir was attired in their robes and they carried lighted candles during the processional and recessional, which gave a very lovely effect. The program included a number of solos which were nicely done by Dennis Rohrs, Eileen Fowler. Margaret Ritchie and Janice Davis. A piano duet by Norma Grant and Jim McCoy was also given at this time as was Miss Baldridge's “The Christmas Story.” The sixty-five voice choir contributed a number of selections beautifully done. Sum it all up, and you have one grand Christmas Vesper Service. Next in line came the Junior High Operetta, “Paints and Patches,” by Sarah Grames Clark. This two-act musical comedy was presented March 14, 1947, under the direction of Mr. Roland Hinrichs. A group of young people are studying art in a woodland nook to become more “finished” artists. An old Chinese ring is missing and a gold piece is lost. This causes much excitement and confusion, but all ends well when the mystery of the ring and gold piece is solved. tiUiiiZijiT. kiiiiiiitr.h. ir The cast of 15 were as follows: Professor___________________________Joe Steele Stephan_________________________Dick Gibson Andrew__________________________Frank Wells Janette___________________________Nancy Ross Roberta___________________________________Lynn Barrett Susan__________________________________Bernice Jensen Rastus______________________Gordon Peterson Teen___________________________________Barbara Russell Neen_____________________________________Susan Hanson Teng Selah______________________________Maxine Becker Amah_______________________Mary Jane Gerdes Miss Perriwinkle________________Anna Pimper Perry___________________________Jack Headly Winkle_____________________________Bill Rader Sheriff_________________________Ralph Mosher Plainclothesman____________________Gene Wells Joan Janousek also did a gypsy dance as a specialty. The next to the last big event to take place in the Music Department was the district 1 and 2 music contest which was held in Auburn for the fourth consecutive year. April 18 and 19. 1947. It was much the same as last years in that the large groups as well as solo events were entered. Auburn had a total of 106 students taking part, in both the vocal and instrumental departments. The judges for the contest were: Oscar Bennet, director of music at Wesleyan University, Lincoln: Merle Maupin director of music at Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri: Alva Lotspeich. director of vocal music at Peru; and Leslie Marks, department of music Wesleyan University, Lincoln. A different method was used this year in that the judges wrote their own comments. In previous years the shorthand students took the comments from the judges. The entries from Auburn consisted of several vocal numbers by the mixed chorus (superior), boy’s octette (superior), mixed octette (superior), girl’s trio (superior), and the girl’s sextette (superior), and also a mixed duet by Dennis Rohrs and Margaret Ritchie (superior). Solos were sung by the following people: Girl’s high voice, Janice Davis (superior), and Margaret Ritchie (excellent); girl’s medium voice, Eileen Fowler (excellent); boys high voice Dennis Rohrs (superior); boy’s medium voice, Wayne White (excellent); boy’s low voice, Neal Thomas (good). In the instrumental department the band played three numbers and recived an excellent, clarinet quartette (superior), and comet trio (superior). The following played solos: Trombone, Wayne Bath (excellent), saxophone. Jim McCoy (excellent), baritone horn. Frank Wells (superior), flute, Marilyn Jo Smith (superior), clarinet, Paul Parker (superior) French horn, Mary Gibson (superior) and the bass horn Jean Mclninch (excellent). Auburn High carried away 14 superiors in the contest this year. The last big music event of the year was the May Fete, which took place May 9th at Auburn High School. The May Fete is a yearly tradition around Auburn, and there was a very large crowd turned out to see one of the best May Fetes Auburn has had yet! Th theme was built around that of a showboat and the songs were all taken from some Broadway production, such as “Showboat,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” and many others. The program went as follows: Procession of the Court Presentation of the King and Queen SUSgiij (S $ Ki SHOW TIME Theme Music—“Here Comes the Show Boat”_______________________Dennis Rohrs Pinocchio “Give A Little Whistle”___________________Athens—2nd and 3rd grades Oklahoma “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin ”_____________________________7th grade Annie Get Your Gun “Doin’ What Comes Naturally”________________________Antioch—1st grade Wizard of Oz “If I Only Had A Brain”----------------------Athens—5th and 6th grades “Merry Old Land of Oz”-----------------------Athens—1st and 2nd grades “Over the Rainbow”-----------------------------------Antioch—6th grade Two Girls and a Sailor “Sweet and Lovely”------------------------Janet Mosher, Carol Tushla Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs “With a Smile and a Song”_________________Athens—4th and 5th grades “Whistle While You Work”-----------------------------Antioch—4U grade “Some Day My Prince Will Come”____________Barbara Russell, Dick Gibson “Heigh-Ho”--------------------------------Antioch—2nd and 3rd grades Ziegfeld Follies “Chinatown”-------------------------------Shirley Hinds. Joan Janousek Finian’s Rainbow “How Are Things in Glocca Morra”_________________________Janice Davis Show Boat “OF Man River”-----------------------------------------------------8th grade Till the Clouds Roll By “Look for the Silver Lining,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”_Girls’ Sextette Song of the South “Uncle Remus Said”_________________________________________________9th grade “Everybody Has a Laughing Place”....................-Antioch—5th grade Porgy and Bess “Summer Time”---------------------------Margaret Ritchie Dennis Rohrs “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’ ”-----------------------------Boys’ Quartette Firefly “The Donkey Serenade”------------------------Joyce Meents, Bob Gerdes Up in Central Park “The Fireman’s Bride”__________________________________Mixed Quartette Theme Music—“There Goes the Show Boat”___________________________ Ensemble Recession of the Court PERSONNEL OF THE COURT Sophomore Escorts_________ Sophomore Attendants Beverly Grant Marjorie Beckman Junior Escorts____________ Junior Attendants Barbara Gillispie Catherine Cowell Senior Escorts____________ Senior Attendants Marcelle Henderson Helen Bohling Crown Bearer______________ Gift Bearer_______________ Sceptre Bearer____________ Princess__________________ Prince____________________ Flower Girls______________ Queen--------------------- Train Bearers_____________ Narrator__________________ Pianist___________________ Director__________________ -Marlene Allgood, Johnny Maclay Neal Thomas Tommy Wolfe —Carol Banks Kenny TenHulzen Wayne Bath Tom Humphrey -Mary Ann Graham, Stephen Rose Everett Bassinger LaVerne Boeck ___________________Dickie Tushla ------------------Ted Biggerstaff -------------------David Staats -------------------Wanda Norris -------------------Val Janousek Shirley Rhineshart, Eleanor Boyle -------------------Norma Grant ------Sharon Maclay, Jerry Ebers ---------------------Mary Gibson ----------------------Jim McCoy ---------------Roland E. Hinrichs “One Mad Night” The lights go out, a scream is heard, and three pistol shots are fired! Such happenings as these kept the audience glued to their seats March 27. when the senior class of A. H. S. presented “One Mad Night,” a spine tingling mystery farce in three acts, under the direction of Mr. George Justus. Don Cutter, a playwright, accompanied by Wing, his proverb-quoting Chinese valet, goes to the Cutter mansion, a lonely house in the hills, to complete his latest play in peace and quiet. The house has been deserted for many years, a series of mysterious murders having given it the reputation of being haunted. Imagine Don’s astonishment when he finds the house tenanted by a number of very strange people, including “John Alden,’’ “Priscilla,” “Mr. Hyde,” and “Lady Macbeth.” They are lunatics under the care of Dr. Bunn, whose home near-by has burned down. A riotous time of thrills, chills and laughs follow as the lunatics persist in making Don uncomfortable to say the least! Among the inmates is Lucille, a beautiful girl with an amazing story of persecution and intrigue. The plot thickens with the arrival of Don’s fiancee 5nd her mother (the Finch’s) along with their colored maid, Depression—not to mention Danny Stiletto, the murdered. From this point everything happens, but Don succeeds in rescuing Lucille and all ends well. The cast was as follows: Donald Cutter- Wing____________ Priscilla_______ Lady Macbeth. John Alden______ Mr. Hyde________ Lucille_________ Mrs. Kluck______ Gertrude Finch. Mrs. Finch______ Dr. Bunn________ Artemus Burke. Depression______ Danny Siletto___ _____Dennis Rohrs _____Charles Reimers _____Beverly Hartell -------Janice Davis _________Bob Gerdes _____Gordon Molgard _____Norma Grant _____Agnes Bohling _________Beth Lokie Marcelle Henderson _____Keith Deubler ________Bob Sanders _____Eileen Fowler ______Val Janousek I 1 “Heart Trouble” The coming of a professional golf teacher to Middleville’s new Country Club, caused a lot of rip-roaring excitement in Auburn, Tuesday night, November 19, 1946. This fast moving three-act comedy, “Heart Trouble, ’ was presented by the Junior Class under the direction of Mr. George Justus. A cast of 10 people were chosen from the junior class to present this comedy of a merry mix-up of high school “love.” They were: Mrs. Morrison________________Gail Gilliland Junior Morrison________________________Bill Dawdy Patricia Morrison_____________________Joann Schneider Laura Morrison______________________Barbara Gillespie Conrad Tyler____________________________Jim McCoy Fred Morrison_________________James Casey Lenore Appleby________________Mary Gibson Tommy Caler._________________Roger Wilhelms Jethro Appleby-------------------------John Alden Beatrice Tyler________________________Doris Smith Laura Morrison quickly jilts her boy friend Tommy Caler. for the golfer, Conrad Tyler, considered the catch of the season. Much to the disapproval of “social climbing” Mrs. Morrison, Tommy and Fred Morrison (Laura’s father) use innocent Pat to show Laura her mistake and make her jealous. The play comes to a happy end when Junior Morrison and Lenore Appleby bring Tyler’s wife, Beatrice, to the Morrison home. i Assistant Editor BULLDOG STAFF BfiSlc Editor n CVnet Co E d itors AUCOUR NT staff ur If] ■ f The Barkerettes During the second week of school 1946. the initial step was taken to organize the Pep Club under the sponsorship of Miss Margaret Baldridge. Officers elected were Betty Keyt, president: Norma Grant, vice-president; and Barbara Gillispie, secretary-treasurer. The cheerleaders elected to lead the Barkerettes through the 1946 and ’47 football and basketball seasons were Janice Davis and Bob Vosberg, seniors, and Shirley Hinds, a sophomore. They were elected at the first rally of the season. Because of illness, Bob was unable to remain in his position throughout the basketball season. Rules of the Pep Club were made for the purpose of enlivening and restricting membership to the club. Due to ill health, Betty Keyt was forced to resign from the presidency after six months of serving in that capacity. The vice-president, Norma Grant, succeeded her to the presidency for the remainder of the year. Th Pep Club proved to be a successful organization due to the energy initiative, loyalty and enthusiasm cf its members. All the informal dances held during the school year were sponsored by the Pep Club. Beneath an array of colorful autumn leaves the senior high students, teachers and alumni of A. H. S. danced at the annual Pigskin Prom, held in the Senior High School on Friday night, November 22. The gym was decorated to represent a football field, with the autumn leaves of all different colors hanging from the ceiling. Two decorated goal posts were placed at each end of the gym. From these were hung small footballs with names for favor dances. Names of the football heroes were written on banners and posted on the walls, along side of the Bulldog, the mascot of Auburn High. On one side of the gym hung a large paper football. From behind this stepped the football sweetheart, Betty Keyt. She was presented by the co-captains, Everett Bassinger and Keith Deubler. A gold bracelet, a gift from the team, was presented to her by the co-captains. At intermission refreshments of pop and sandwiches were served. Thus, the football prom started a very successful season of school dances sponsored by the Pep Club. Next in line were two dances after basketball games. The first was held despite the fact that the Tecumseh game had been postponed. The second of these two dances was a Valentine’s Dance at which a vote was taken for the boy (or girl) you’d most like to have as your valentine. John Alden and Janice Davis carried off the honors. So, it was w’ith much regret that we bade ‘‘goodbye” to the basketball season and all the dances it offered, as well as thrills galore. But. of course, the Pep Club girls couldn’t let this close of the season slip by without another perfectly wonderful Hoopster’s Hop could they? Of course not—and they didn’t! The second of the annual ‘‘Hoopster’s Hops” was held in the flrey dwelling of old Satan himself—‘‘Devil s Dungeon!” The sinners of Auburn High were confronted at the door by the devil, who was johnny-on-the-spot to give everyone a rather warm welcome! The home (or should I say gym) of this evil old man was decorated in devils of all sizes and balls and chains hung from the ceiling to complete the theme. The basketball co-captains. Bob Gerdes and Hank Rohrs, were introduced at this time. Many favor dances helped to make up the dance program. One of these was a pitchfork dance in which the she-devils of “purgatory” made the male population dance, or else! ? V4 Y 'mm JLJlfr These sinners were luckier than most in that they had the privilege of leaving “Devil’s Dungeon” around 11:30 at night. (Where they went from there was no concern of the Devil’s!) Next on the list of Pep Club dances was the “Girls’ Escort Dance,” where the gals had to call for the fellows; pay for all refreshments enroute to the dance (and back) and had to ask the fellows to dance, except for the few times when there was a boy's choice! Several novel favor dances wre introduced and refreshments were served later in the evening. The gals also got busy before the dance and made the fellows the cutest little corsages. They were made out of anything and everything you could imagine. Beth Lokie was awarded first prize for the best corsage of the evening, Bev Grant second prize, and Shirley Hinds, third prize. This dance ended the season for Pep Club sponsored dances, but by no means is the Pep Club through with activities. Through these last few weeks of school, they will be diligently working on a Constitution for Pep Club girls to follow in the years to come. We feel that we should also take this opportunity to thank the Pep Club girls, the cheer leaders, and the Pep Band for the super-deluxe rallies they have given us throughout the year of 46-47. There is not a doubt in anyone's mind but what each and every student in Auburn High will remember with pride the good work done by the Pep Club this year—and we are all looking forward to many more successful years for the Pep Club of Auburn High School. [tvi l¥� : .... V’XX'VX'V'V X'...X. X -'Mb. X . X 'V V 'flu XX. X. x. n Football With a green team (only four lettermen from last year had returned) Max Hester, the head of AHS Athletic Department, started from scratch. The Hestermen started the year using the T formation, but experience showed the team better adapted to the single wing. With a heavy line and powerful backfield they showed vast improvement over the T. At the end of the season they played like a well seasoned team. When the opening gun sounded for the Beatrice game, many of the starting eleven were playing football for the first time. However, by the end of the season, the ball club had shaped up into a scrappy outfit and a fine foundation had been laid for next year’s team. Added to Everett Bassinger (half-back), Keith Deubler (tackle), Jack Haith (fullback), and Wayland Williams (end), last year’s lettermen were John Alden (center), James Casey (tackle), Steve Clark (halfback), George Cole (quarterback). Bob Gerdes (end), Carl Haith (halfback), Tom Humphrey (guard), Val Janousek (quarterback), Glen Pumel (tackle), Dennis Rohrs (guard), Henry Rohrs (end) Neal Thomas (end), Jerry Weisbrook (halfback), Wayne White (guard). Eleven lettermen are expected back next year. Auburn 0 ____________________Beatrice 27 Auburn 0_________________Plattsmouth 6 Auburn 7_________________________Rock port 14 Auburn 19________________________Tarkio 0 Auburn 0_______________Nebraska City 27 Auburn 0_________________Pawnee City 13 Auburn 0__________________Falls City 27 Auburn 6____________________Tecumseh 0 Auburn 18____________________Humboldt 0 Basketball Although the Auburn cagesters were in the “Lost’’ column more than in the “Win” column for the season just closed, the Auburn fans were well pleased with the showing made by Coach Max Hester s Bulldog quintette. Only two boys, Rohrs and Haith, saw much service the previous season and with lettermen Bob Gerdes and Jerry Weisbrook, formed the nucleus for this year’s team. Several of the games lost were by close margins. The highlight of the season was Auburn’s victory over Pawnee City in the Class B District Meet held in the Auburn gym. Bob Gerdes and Jack Haith were the main point getters for the Hestermen, and Henry Rohrs’ work in controlling the ball from both bank boards was a feature of this year’s team. Coach Hester announced seven lettermen at the close of the season and only two will be lost by graduation. Lettermen returning for the 1947-48 season are Jack Haith, Jerry Weisbrook, Wayand Williams, Neal Thomas, and Carl Haith. The Southeast Conference was especially strong this year in basketball. Tecumseh won the Conference but had bitter opposition from both Falls City and Nebraska City. Tecumseh won the Class B District contest by defeating Crete in the finals by a close margin. With five lettermen returning, the Bulldogs should be a potent outfit next year. Blfefta y n t « ■ fpti Track The 1947 Auburn Track Team finished fourth in the Conference Meet. They tallied 12 points on the strength of two firsts and two fourths. The firsts were captured by two Juniors, Weisbrook and J. Haith. Haith cut .3 of a second from the conference record by running the 440 in 55.2. Weisbrook was a tenth of a second off the record with 11.7 in the low hurdles. Humphrey was fourth in the mile and the relay team was fourth. The team competed in four meets besides the Regional Championships. They were the Peru Relays, Nebraska City Invitational Conference Meet, and a triangular with Tccumseh and Falls City. Lettermen for the year were Ehlers, Haith, Weisbrook Humphrey, and Wilhelms. Of this number, Weisbrook alone qualified for the State Meet at Lincoln. Weisbrook won the Regional Championship in the low hurdles at Crete. His time was 24.8. F s Mrs. Bennett—“Now who can give me a definition of wind?” Junior—“I’d say wind was air that’s in a hurry.” Denny—“I’ve added these figures three times.” Maclay—“Good for you.” Denny—“And here are my three answers.” Justus—“Name three ways of sending messages quickly.” Rich B.—Telegraph, telephone, and Tell-a-woman.” Miss Ray—“I want you all to understand that it is the law of gravity that keeps us on the earth.” LaVerne—“How did we stay on earth before that law was passed0’’ Mr. Weekly—“This makes the fifth time I’ve had to ask you to stay after school this week. What have you to say for yourself?” Georgia Lee—“I’m glad it’s Friday, sir!” Janice—“What beautiful fresh flowers you brought me. Why. I believe there is a little dew on them. Val—“Yes, there is, but I promised to pay it off tomorrow.” Bob G.—“Once I was surrounded by lions, zebras, and panthers.” Cleo—“Gracious! What did you do?” Bob G.—“It was easy; I just got off the merry-go-round when it stopped.” Merlyn—“Of all the buildings in the city, which one has the most stories? Norma F.—“I don’t know.” Merlyn—“That’s easy—the Library.’ Miss Baldridge—“Charlie, what is a synonym?’’ Charlie—“A synonym is a woid you use when you can’t spell the other one.” Betty—“Is it true that pigskin makes the best shoes?” Wanda—“I don’t know, but bananas make the best slippers.” 0 f S 0 0 M 0 0 £F0' ■ Congratulations and Best Wishes! To the 3947 Graduating Class -of- Auburn High School As you consider a course to be pursued in the future, may your choice be an honorable one—one which will reflect favorable credit upon the teachings of the school which you are leaving—one which will be an example and an incentive to those, who, in the march of time, are following in your footsteps. NELSON oc NORDLUND ‘ On the Hill and On the Square ’ ’ Gambles Authorized Dealer Since 1934 Save on Everything for Home, Car and Farm Auburn, Nebr. Nemaha County Appliance Company 911 Central Ave. Phone 626 Everything Electrical for Farm and Home House Wiring - Radio Repair Refrigerator - Electrical Repair Complete Westinghouse Line Clyde A. Hinds, Mgr. H' | ‘llli r y - G. E. PETERSON Studio Portrait Commercial Photography Auburn, Nebr. Phone 470 Compliments of Murphy 8C Brown Hested’s Harness and Hardware Hardware and Furniture 'That Feminine Touch Phone 123 Auburn. Nebr. i7?i3H2Hs£i ■ • ; Congratulations! 4 • i Heskett Stitzer We are proud of our Seniors Implement Co. ! • : A Home Concern H. Hemmingsen ; Complete John Deere Dry Goods Ready-to-Wear Sales and Service Auburn, Nebr. Phone 512 Auburn. Nebr. - — , , , | |fl - Standard Carson Chevrolet Co. National Chevrolet Bank Olds Auburn, Nebr. 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Flack Paint Paper Store Babcock Bakery Paint, Wallpaper, Floor Covering : Furniture, Blinds Auburn’s New “Tasty Pastry Shop” Fountain Service Sealtest Ice Cream Hoyt Cafe Mullenax Auto Supply Complete Stock of Auto and Tractor Parts Phone 266 i H ;r In M M I 1 'r� f m m ■ I - • •' - I—- 1 ■'+ v y ' ■ f J m-£t Nemaha Butter - Ice Cream - Milk Manufactured by Nemaha County Creamery Non-Stock Co-operative Phone 4 Auburn, Nebr. Congratulations, Seniors The Gingham Grill Built By Us - - For You lii lli.-i «1IPL .T13 Diamonds Watches Proper’s Eversliarps Jewelry rt xnrrrri axmxrxmaxm Moser New and Used Furniture Phone 516 McLain Maytag Sales and Service Auburn, Nebr. Rothert’s 5c to $1.00 Store Headquarters for School Supplies rm:3Xta :: -L- i ,i..i .;... Hill Shoe Co. X-Ray Shoe Fitting Star Brand Shoes Are Better Auburn, Nebr. h L m I: '• iments DRUG STORE GLEN’S Prescription Druggists 3 E333JE3a.:::rj:xi3:j:n:-ri. -t Congratulations to the Class of “47” - «.iiXLa McKnight Clothing Co. Wrightsman Bros. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnishings Auburn’s New Clothing Store Auburn, Nebr. Blacksmith and Welding Shop Walter Casey ’ To the Students and Faculty of 1947 Davis Cleaners i Thank you for your patronage Midway Grocery Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Groceries and Meats ; u-i,i i ,i.1J 4.. ■« -t.U J J J.1 . I Ingersoll Birdsley Barber Shop Auburn Theatre Building m 4 Success j Congratulations and Good Luck to the to the Seniors of 1947 Graduating Class of 47 In All Future Achievements! . . . j | Lokie . . State Auburn Furniture Theatres • Exchange Phone 346 Auburn, Nebr. i Phone 240 Auburn, Nebr. T. W. Engles l-j I.J J j.,!,! 1.! J !!,3 J J i ■! .UJa i i Kyriss Shoe Lumber Co. Shop Building Material and Coal First Door North of Gingham Grill Sherwin-Williams Paints Grovenburg Electric Service Phone 481 Congratulations! Auburn, Nebr. 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