Auburn High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Auburn, NE)

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1 Class History Sixty-nine freshmen started out together in the fall of ’46. Joe Engles was chosen president; Wylene Owens, vice-president; and Marjorie Beckman, secretary-treasurer. Student Council members were Beverly Grant and Neal Thomas. The first semester class party was a hayrack ride out into the country where everyone ate the lunches they had brought. Second semester the class divided up into several groups for a scavenger hunt. In September of ’47 Wayne White was chosen to lead the class; Neal Thomas was elected vice-president; and Shirley Hinds, secretary-treasurer. Two parties, at which they played games and danced, were held during the year. Members of the sophomore class were chosen to serve food at the Junior-Senior Banquet. “A Night In Heaven.’’ Beverly Grant, Marjorie Beckman, Neal Thomas, and Tom Wolfe were selected to be sophomore class attendants at the May Fete. Miss Josie Lutz sponsored the class their ninth and tenth grade years. Miss Magdalene Pfister sponsored the class their junior year. Class officers that year were: president, Tom Wolfe; vice-president, Beverly Grant; and secretary-treasurer, Betty Flack. At the first class party the members met in back of the school building where they had a picnic supper and then went inside to spend the rest of the evening dancing. For their second party, they reserved the skating rink at Nebraska City and went roller skating. The junior class play, “Stranger In The Night,’’ with an eleven member cast, was given in November. “The Last Round-up” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet given by the juniors for the seniors. The gymnasium was decorated to represent the West with pictures of cactus, cowboys, horses, and cattle. Other decorations were a huge chuck wagon at one end of the room and saddles and bridles scattered around campfires. Junior attendants at the May Fete that year were: Peggy Kermoade, Betty Flack, Darrell Higgins, and Tom Wolfe. In their senior year the class of ’49, sponsored by Mr. Maclay, elected Jack Rohrs, president; Darrell Higgins, vice-president; Marjoie Beckman, secretary; and Neal Thomas, treasurer. Their first party was a dinner and dance. The food was prepared in the home ec room and served on tables in the hall, after which a “Daisy Mae” dance was held in the activity room. The other party was a theatre party at the Pioneer theatre in Nebraska City. ! » i I £ £ £ | - r £ “The Man Who Came To Dinner” was given as the senior class play in May. Wayne White played the title role. Marjorie Beckman was elected Queen of May; Neal Thomas, King of May; Peggy Kermoade, Princess; and Wayne White. Prince; by a vote of the student body! Senior class attendants at the May Fete were: Beverly Grant, Shirley Hinds, Darrell Higgins, and Tom Wolfe. One of the final events of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom, “Down South,” at which the seniors were guests. In May, the class “sneaked” to Topeka, Kansas, where they visited many points of interest. Rev. Arthur Swanson delivered the Baccalaureate sermon and Chief Justice Robert Simmons was Commencement speaker. § I ( 5 r

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 •rev--.... rv .vA:: .„v; a-. ,:■; + DALE ROCKWELL— JOHN ROHRS— Class Play 4. Band 1; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Octet 3; Mixed Octet 4; District Contest 1. 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Aucourant Staff 4; Class Play 3, 4. JEAN SANDERS— BICHABD STEWART— Chorus 2. 3; District Contest 2; Girls’ Glee Club 2; Aucour- A Club 4: Basketball Co-captain ant Staff 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Class Plaly 4. 4; Class Play 3; Girls’ Club 1. CLAYTON TENHULZEN Track Manager 2, 3; A Club 2, 3, 4; A Club Officer 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Mixed Octet 2; Boys’ Quartet 2; Boys’ Octet 3: District Contest 2. 3; Tarkio Contest 3; Class Officer 2, 4; Aucourant Staff 3. 4; Bulldog Staff 4: Class Play 3. 4; May King 4; May Fete Attendant 2; Student Council 1. WAYNE WHITE- BILL VANDERFORD— - ----- „ , . 0 . Band 1. 2. 3. 4; District Con- Football 1. 2 3 4 Basketball test 1. 2, 3, 4; MINK 1, 2. 3. 4; 1; Track 1. 2, 3 4. A Club 2 3, National FFA Band 4; FFA 1, 4; Basketball Manager 3; Foot-2 3 4 ball Co-captain 4; A Club Offi- ’ ’ ' cer 4; Band 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Boys’ Quartet 2; Boys’ Octet 3; Mixed Octet 2. 4; District Contest 2. 3. 4; Tarkio Contest 3; MINK 2; Class Officer 2; Aucourant Staff 3; Bulldog Staff 4; Class Play 3. 4; May Fete Prince 4; Boys’ Club 1. TOM WOLFE— MEL WREN— Football 2, 3: Basketball 1; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball Track 2, 3, 4; A Club 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Track 1. 2. 3; A Club 2, 3; District Contest 2. 3; Class 3, 4. Officer 3; Class Play 4; May Fete Attendant 2, 3, 4. RICHARD YELKIN— Football 3; Chorus 4. F. DON MACLAY Senior Sponsor X amBmsnms

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 »■ «%«» W iv is?i «s ?, prwt t to Baccalaureate Baccalaureate services were held for the class of ’49 Sunday evening, May 22, at eight o’clock in the high school auditorium. As Miss Wilda King played the processional, “War March of the Priests ’’ the 51 seniors in wine caps and gowns entered the auditorium. Rev. Ottis E. Platt gave the invocation, after which Margaret Ritchie sang “I Talked To God Last Night,” accompanied by Paul Parker. Rev. Platt also read the scripture and Rev. Harry D. Keefer offered the evening prayer. Two hymns, “Come Thou Almighty King,” and “Onward Christian Soldiers, were sung by the congregation, accompanied by Miss King. A senior girls’ sextet composed of Margaret Ritchie, Betty Rademacher, Davida Gilliland, Erma Rader, Janis Nelson, and Vernell Lewis sang two numbers “Beauty Is Born, ’ and “Green Cathedral.” This group was also accompanied by Paul Parker. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Arthur Swanson of the Methodist church, who spoke on “Elements of Sucess.” He brought out the point that meditation and prayer played a very important part in the life of a graduate. Commencement Entering the auditorium to the music of the high school band. 51 seniors received their diplomas Tuesday evening, May 24, at eight o’clock from Mr. Gordon E. Peterson, president of the Board of Education. The invocation was given by Rev. Frederick Black, after which a senior cornet trio, composed of Margaret Ritchie, Ruth Damon, and Bill Mclninch, played “Polka Dots” accompanied by Paul Parker. The Hon. Robert G. Simmons, Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, gave the address. “Russia and You.” Mr. Simmons contrasted the influences of democracy and communism in constitutions, elections and censorship. Other special music for the occasion was a senior vocal group who sang two numbers, “May Day Carol” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Miss Wilda King accompanied the group and the second number featured a piano duet with Miss King and Hal Smith. Principal Harry E. Weekly presented the scholarships and awards. Five scholarships were given: Victoria Berlet to Davida Gilliland, Teachers College to Ruth Damon, Church School to Neal Thomas, Peru Music to Paul Parker, and Regents’ to Janis Nelson. An all time high of 24 awards were presented to the graduating class including seven gold A-pins. Mr. Weekly also presented the five honor students— Janis Nelson, Wayne White, Neal Thomas, Ruth Damon, and Margaret Ritchie. Rev. Black pronounced the benediction end the band played the recessional.