Aurora High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Aurora, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1954 volume:

W GSM 'QLD M MH j .Aff ! Eg X j jlff 3jQ?Qfi'5? 315 Q , gy ES 2 My 3 ,M if 'V 4? E ,W W 3 H za WMAWM WM if ffffjyifii M gm M L Joseph F. Gillach We, the Yearbook Staff of l954, proudly dedicate this edition of the Northern Lights to Mr. Joseph Cfillach inhurnble apprecia- tion of the help, friendliness, and guidance he has given us through our years at school. 5700 W. O. Anderson Mrs . Marge Kelly To the Seniors of 1953 You belong to the class of the re- juvenated high school with its face lift- ing of paint, glass blocks and ultra- modern equipment. It is also the larg- est class that will have graduated for some time past. It would seem that a new era has begun in Aurora. Yours also is the class that leaves the high school in the era of atomic energy, and of countries suspicious of each other. If we have helped you to think in terms of your problems, not forgetting the problems of others,your high school days have been well spent and you will be a creditable citizen of our beloved country. Be st wishes to the seniors upon their graduation from Aurora High. We are looking forward to hearing great things about each one of you so do not get lost, in the crowd but find places in the World where you can use your best talents to the greatest advantage. Joseph F. Gillach Principal Miss Margaret Bingham Junior High Mr. Peter Jurkovich Physical Education FH Mr. Joseph Brascugli Shop Miss Mary Gillach Home Economics Mr. Arvid Korpi Woodwork, Prinning, Mechanical Drawing 3 Miss Echo Lodgord English, French Miss Iva Mackaman English Mr, O, R, Olson Instrumental Music Miss Dessa Rajacich Bookkeeping, Shorthand Miss Evelyn Savage Librarian Mr. Tom Reagan Social Studies, Drivers Training Mr. Micheal Rukavina Social Studies 4 Miss Josephine Sharp Mathematics Miss Dawn Tournquist Biology Miss Lola Smith Vocal Music Mrs, Virginia Thompson Physical Education 5 Miss Frances Lessar School Nurse Assistant Editor, Nicky Abra- hamson. Layout, Connie Faith W Art, Dale Johnson Typists, Dennis Jaeger, Estelle Holmen, Joanne Putzel. Editor, Annamarie Brovsm Assistant Sports, Rodney Rosandich Photography, Marcia Browng Advisor, Miss Lodgord J 6 Business Manager, Kay Beloy Jud xx Sports, Ted Dahlin tyrtr it f Features, Francine Yerich ff W 4 A Q K .45 vw w gi ssnnuns hh! LUCILLE EDITH ANDERSON Lucy If you're looking for a friend Lucille's true to the end. Aurora Borealis 43 Glee Club 1,21 Mixed Chorus 3,43 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. RICHARD LAVERNE CARY Dick Here's a boy who's always clowningg Seldom will you catch him frowning. Plays 33 Football 2,3,43 Basketball 2,3,4. KATHLEEN ELINOR BELOY llKayll Clever, peppy, full of fun, One who's known by everyone, Class officer, 13 Plays 33 -Aurora Borealis 2,3,43 An- nual Staff Position 3,4Q Band 1,2,3,43 Orchestra 1,2, 3,43 Glee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 3,43 4-H l,2,3,43 G.A.A. l,2,3,43 Cheerleaders 2,3,43 Homecoming Attendants 2,3, ANNAMARIE JANE BROWN Bullfighter Quick, dependable and quite precise, Annamarie is very nice. Declamation 2,3,4Q Plays 33 Aurora Borealis 3,43 Annua1Staff Position 3,43Glee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 3,43 4-H 2,3,4Q G.A.A. 23 Homecoming Attendants 4. ESTELLE MAE HOLMEN Hest If you're looking for someone sweet Estelle's the girl whom you should meet. Aurora Borealis 3,43 Annual Staff Position 43 Glee Club 1,22 Mixed Chorus 3,41 Majorettes 1,2,3,43 4-H 1,2,3,41 State Fair 33 G.A.A. l,2,3,4, GENEVIEVE ELEANOR HOLONEN Gen Very pretty, always neat, Here's a girl who can't be beat, Glee Club 2,3,43 Mixed Chorus 3,41 G.A.A. 2,3,4. SHIRLEY LORRAINE LAKELA Shirl Full of fun and mischief too, Doing things she shouldn't do. Glee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 3,43 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, LAVERNE LILLIAN JOHNSON If she says yes, it's yes and you may depend on it If she says no, it's no and there's an end on it, Class Officer 33 Plays 33 Aurora Borealis 3,43 Glee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 3,43 4-H 2,3,43 G.A.A. 1,2,3, 43 Cheerleaders, 3,4, 8 get! 480 CARL JOSEPH CAZIN Cuma 'Cuma' why all that quietness, You'd better tell, we'll never guess. Football 1, Track 2. VERA MAE KARI Kats She's the girl with the quick, flashing smile, Always, not just once in a whi1e. Class Officer 3,4, Plays 3,4, Aurora Borealis 3,4, Band 1,2,3,4,Glee Club 2, Mixed Chorus 3,4,G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Cheerleaders 2,3,4, Homecoming Attendants 3. IVOR THEODORE DAHLIN 'Ted' 'He is sure to catch your eye, Whenever he is walking by.' Class Officer 3, Plays 3,4, Aurora Borealis 3,4, Annual Staff Position 3,4, Band l,2,3,4, Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Football 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Track 1,2,3, Homecoming Attendant 3. IUNETTE ALTHEA JOHNSON 'June' Peppy, bright and full of fun When June is near, some laughing is done. Class Officer 2, Student Council 3,4, Student Council Officer 3, Sec. 4, Pres., Aurora Borealis 3,4, Annual Staff 3, Band 1,2,3,4, Orchestra 1,2,3,4, Mixed Chor- us 3,4, G.A.A. 2, Homecoming Queen 4. DONALD ALLEN HOLTER 'Don' 'Don's good natured and that's no lie, You will never hear him sigh. Class Officer 4, Mixed Chorus 3,4, Football 4, Basket- ball 3,4, RAYMOND ALAN LEIVISKA 'Raymo' 'Have you seen Raymo's new red car? It will surely take him far. Play 3, Mixed Chorus 3,4, Boy's Chorus 1,2, Football 2,3,4, Basketball Manager 1,2,3,4, Homecoming Attendant 1. DALE JOHNSON 'Johns' Da1e's an artist, don't you know? His comical pictures are quite a show. Annual Staff Position 4, Mixed Chorus 3,4, Boy's Chorus 1,2, Track 1. GERALD ARNE MATTSON wjenyl 'The saddest words of tongue and pen, Are, 'Tomorrow is a test again. Football 1.2.3,4. 9 JANET MARY NESSELROAD ujann 'A quiet maiden, intent on her work, We know that her duties she never will shirk. Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,43 G.A.A. 2,3,4. RALPH EINO PESONEN Pessy 'One cannot always be a hero, But one can always be a man. Class Officer 45 Student Council 25 Plays 35 Aurora Borealis 45 Band 1,2,3,4g Orchestra l,2,3,4g Boy's Chorus 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,4. WALTER WILLIAM NORI 'Walt' There's always a smile on Walter's face, We're sure it will get him any place. lilay 35 Mixed Chorus 2,3,45 Track 2,35 Boys Chorus ,2,3,4. GABRIELLA PETERKA 'Gabe' 'Not very tall, not very small, But fair and sweet and liked by all. Declamation 2,3,4g Aurora Borealis 2,3,45 Glee Club 25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 4-H 1,2,3,4g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. ROBERT GEORGE OLSON 'Oley' 'Hair that's brown with lots of curl, Bob gives all the girls a whirl, Creten Military High Football 45 Baseball 45 Mixed Chorus 45 Aurora Borealis 45 Band 4. JAMES ROBERT PLEVELL 'Pom Pom' 'lf you're looking for a tease, Pom Pom is sure to please. GERALDINE AILI PARVINEN 'Gerry' 'Smart as a whip and just as snappy, A girl like her is bound to be happy. Class Officer 25 Aurora Borealis 45 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 G.A.A. 2,3,45 Homecoming At- tendant 3g Student Council 1. LOUIS WILLIAM PLEVELL 'Louie' 'With a ball he's a whiz, We're sure fame will be his. Class Officer 2,3,45 Football 1,2,3,45 Basketball 2,3, 45 Track 1,25 Baseball 45 Homecoming Attendant 1, 25 Homecoming King 4. 10 JOANNE MAE PUTZEL NIO Jon 'Dark hair and eyes of green, One of the nicest girls we've ever seen. 4-H 1,2,3,4gGlee Club 23 Mixed Chorus 3,4g G.A.A. 2,3,4,Aurora Borealis 2,3,4gDec1amation 2,3,4g An- nual Staff 4. ANGELA MARIE SCHEURING Angie She's full of life, She's full of fun. She's always friendly to everyone. Play 35 Aurora Borealis 44 Mixed Chorus 45 G.A.A. 2,3,4. GLADYS JEAN MARILYN RANTA 'Glady' 'A gal with a smile as gay as can be, This description fits Gladys to a 'T '. Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,4g Aurora Borealis 4g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. ROBERT GERALD SKERBITZ 'Skerbie' 'He who puts off his work till tomorrow, Will have a good time tonight. Band 2,3,4g Student Council 3,45 Student Council Officer 3-Treas. EDWARD THOMAS REBROVICH 'Rebo' 'High school days have their delights, But they can't compare with high school nights. Plays 3, Football 1,2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,3,4, Track 1,2,3, Baseball 4g Homecoming Attendants 1,2,3. DOROTHY DARLENE TRYGSTAD Tixie l'm sure that you have heard it rumored, Dorothy's a girl who is very good humored. Band 1,2,3,4gG1ee Club 2, Mixed Chorus 3,4g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. JANET ALICE MARIE SARBERG 'Sarbs' 'Full of fun and fancy free, That's the way it ought to be. Band 1,2,3,4g Orchestra 4, Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 3,4g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. JANICE LAVERNE WAANANEN ljann 'Janice is rather slender and tall, Her circle of friends is not very small. Aurora Borealis 4, Glee Club 25 Mixed Chorus 3,4 G.A.A. 2,3,4. 11 ,,' DARRELL ARVO WEULANDER 'Weasel' 'Darrell seems so quiet and shy, Surely there rnust be a reason why. Boys' Chorus 1. JOHN JOSEPH WILLIAMS 'Jack' A dance ----- A date, A girl ------- Up late, A test ------- Oh, Fatel' bw-un' n s i V xi' , - V ' 4' fl A 1 if f' 27 V 4. 5, , X R, LAJ. FRANCINE JANE YERICH 'Fran' 'Her heart like the moon, is always changing, ln it the men she is rearranging. Majorette 1,2,3,4g 4-H 1,2,3,4g State Fair Blue Rib- bon 2gAurora Borealis 2,3,4g Declam 1,2,3,4g Mixed Chorus 3,4g G.A.A. 2,3,4g Class Play 3. IOSEPHINE ZELEZNIKAR n-Ion 'Where there's a giggle there's Josephine. Whose posture is stately like that of a queen. Mixed Chorus 3,4g Declam 1,2,3,4g Glee Club 2g G.A.A. 2,3. Colors--Scarlet and Silver Climb though the rock Flower--Red Carnation be rugged. IANICE JEAN ZUPONCIC lllanrll O, she will sing savageness out of a bear, To lift your spirits up high and free of care. Glee Club 1,2g Mixed Chorus 3,45 4-H l,2,3,4g G.A.A. 2,3. 12 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Of the Senior Class of 1954 of Aurora High School, Aurora, Minnesota We, the Senior Class of 1954, being of sound mind do hereby make our last will and testament on this the seventh day of the fifth month of this year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and fifty-four. We, the class of 1954, solemnly do bequeath and endow all our earthly and worldly possessions to all the following heirs as stated in this will: I, Lucille Anderson, bequeath the use of my engagement ring to Janet Johnson, until she gets one ofher own. I Kay Beloy, bequeath my trumpet tunes to Diamond Dick Fontecchio. I Annamarie Brown, bequeath my Beaver trap to the junkyard so no one else will use it. I Carl Cazin, bequeath my ability to read the newspapers in the library to Ronnie Nemanic. I, Dick Cary, bequeath my five minute reports in history to Marcia Brovsm. I, Ted Dahlin, bequeath all my past experiences to anyone who can live through them. I, Genivieve Halonen, bequeath my make up kit to Marcia Brown who comes to Chorus every morning without her lipstick on. I Estelle Holmen, bequeath my red hair to Jim Bradach in hopes that it will match his freckles. I, Don Holter, bequeath my size thirteens to Charlie LaValley in hopes that he fills them, I, Dale Johnson, bequeath my wave set to Tony Plevell. I, June Johnson, bequeath my ability to get things done at the last minute to Arlene Buckley. I LaVerne Johnson, bequeath my big blue eyes to anyone on the lookout for a man. a I, Vera Kari, bequeath my drag with Mela to anyone that's desperate. I, Shirley Lakela, bequeath my love of sports to the future football, basketball and baseball teams. I Raymond Leiviska, bequeath my Model A to anyone who can operate it. Gerald Mattson, bequeath my ability to sing western songs to Harry Johnson so he can serenade the boys I, at Big Lake. I I , Janet Nesselroad, bequeath my quiet disposition to Lois Boese who shows promising aspects. , Walter Nori, bequeath my ability to work after school to Nick Abrahamson. I, Bob Olson, bequeath my Toni set to Kalle Wesala. I, Geralding Parvinen, bequeath my ability to stick with one man for five years to Carol Johnson. I Ralph Pesonen, bequeath my ability to tell good jokes to those who don't have this technique. I Gabriella Peterka, bequeath my exciting evenings to Marilyn Strutzel. I I 1 , James Plevell, bequeath my ability to stay away from girls to Eddie Berdice. . Louis Plevell, bequeath my shoemaking ability to Daisy DePaulis. I, Joanne Putzel, bequeath my beautiful golden hair to anyone who can figure out the secret formula. I, Gladys Ranta, bequeath my frequent changing of boyfriends to Janet Johnson. Edward Rebrovich, bequeath my football talents and knack of getting into trouble to Clifford Pesonen. , Janet Sarberg, bequeath my eyes to anyone who doesn't like to waste words. I, Angela Scheuring, bequeath my ability to stand up for my rights in gym class to anyone who thinks they can get away with it. I, Dorothy Trygstad, bequeath my love for school to my brother Arnold and my History book to Mela. I, Janice Waananen, bequeath my quiet, soothing personality to Delores Finnila. I, Jack Williams, bequeath Gerry to anyone who thinks he can get her away from me. I, Darrell Weulander, bequeath my masculine physique to Geno Halberg. I, Francine Yerich, bequeath my gossiping in Home Ec. class about the male gender to Sydney Ann Col- vin. I, Josephine Zeleznikar, bequeath my vast knowledge of English and French to Miss Lodgord. I, Janice Zuponcic, bequeath my lovely soprano voice to Dennis DePaulis, I, Robert Skerbitz, bequeath my ability to play squeeze box to Arlene Halonen. We, Gladys, Angie, Janice W.and Joanne P. bequeath Inkspot , our mimeographing machine to anyone who can figure out how to run it and do as well as we did. I. I 13 DRAG BACK My name is Kay Beloy. I am the new chief of police at the Erie Taconite Plant. It was 8 o'c1ock that morning in 1974, when I arrived in Aurora to investigate a hunch. I breezed into town in my Essex Super Six. I saw Dick Cary leaning against the bank--fHe was holding it up.J But never mind --I was looking for something unusual. 8:11--I walked into the C'est si Bon Cafe managed by Josephine Zeleznikar and Gabriella Peterka, I saw the waitress, Janice Waananen, with a big grin on her face. I asked her why and she said she got a raise--45426 an hour, fDon-ta -don-da.J Ah--something to investigate--why she got a raise, Outside the Cafe on a ladder I recognized Dale Johnson, a famous artist, painting a sign to advertise the floor show, featuring Wild Wease1 Weulander, and the singing waitress, Francine Yer- ich. 8:29 fDon-ta-don-da.j I heard a loud crash, I turned around and saw Dale on the ground. Down the street breezed Dr, I, T. Dahlin Jr.with his little black bag. Right behind him trotted Annamarie Brown, drumming up business for Beaver's Mortuary. 8:07--I walked up the street past Raymo's Sauna , managed by Raymond Leiviska. A sign hung on the door-- A Penny a Pour. Inside I noticed The Kid , Gerald Mattson, training for his grudge battle with Slam Bam Cuma Cazin, over the Queen of 3-D Gladys Ranta. Looking above the door I saw another sign advertising Swedish Massages by June Johnson who in her spare time plays piano in Robert Skerbitz's Lazy Four. Also starring in this orchestra is the drummer, Bob Olson, and his assistant Jack Williams, an excellent music stand. Featured this week is Harry James Trygstad and her golden trumpet. 10 A.M., I can't pin anything on anyone yet. Passed the Beauty Shop, Genivieve Halonen was pinning up Mrs. Russel Neimi's, fLucille Andersonj hair. Spoke too soon, something's being pinned. 10:10--I dropped into LaVerne's Levis Shop-- Attire for Men of Extinction. I needed anew cap and also a pair of levis. I bumped into Don-ta -don-da Holter, After picking him up I set him down and asked him what he was doing. He said he was looking for a pair of size fourteen cowboy boots for his next trip to his Palo ranch, 10:30--I jumped into my Essex Six and breezed down the street. I was picked up for speeding by Patrol man? Ed Rebrovich, Didn't get a ticket though--old friends. He had his hands full leading Vera Kari's Nursery School pupils across the street, 10:45--my gas guage showed empty so Iwent to the Noriwell operated by Walter Nori. The gas station attendant was none but--Janet Nesselroad. 11:00--I sauntered into Pom Pom's Shoe Shine, managed by Jim Plevell. Inflation! 10d for shining my badge. 11:34--I went to Palo's Old Folk's Home to check on the situation. It is managed by Gerry Parvi- nen. She was kind enough to give me lunch. 12:56--on the way back I passed the S.O.S. Army Camp where Janet Sarberg is a torch singer with her eyes on all the guys. 1:07--I needed a rest so Iwent to a show house run by Louie Plevell, the Lonesome Lover. In the lobby I bought some popcorn from Estelle Holmen. The show starred Janice Zuponcic as Jenny Lind in the Life of Jenny Lind. 3: O5--after the movie Iwent to Prescriptions for Pessimistic People, managed by Ralph Pessy Pesonen. I needed an Alka-Seltzer--that popcorn was too much. 3:17--across the street on the diamond was Shirley Lakela's State Champs, practicing for the world series. Angela Scheuring, the star pitcher, was warming up. Shirley's team, I understand, has been chargedwith being a monoply. Her case is up before the Supreme Court, It's a lost case though, Mr. Rukavina is the Chief Justice. I looked at my trusting Ingersoll, 3:45. Just enough time to get back to Erie to punch the time clock and tell my Secretary, Joanne Putzel, to call it quits. My hunch didn't pay off. fDon-ta- don-da.J 14 U CLHSSES ass, 3 y is , L - XW,,sr.?Z. 11 Us K rs E 1, Wx 648 ,gr V - f Q, ,r 'f e m 2. 1 1 , ,r . W .,,-1-:wah 3 , 4221. .iff 5121 rE'1sf5Yli'f . - Q 1.',W-.f, 1 N7 fa 'mf urzmm X 3 1 if 'fx 1-.. 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' Ellen Korpela Edwina Kunnari Joyce Maki Alice Oja James Nesselroad Geraldine Orazem 1. , .Af Marilyn Strutzel Anthony Plevell Kalle Wesala NO PICTURES AVAILABLE Dennis DePaulis Wilbert Mattson Rodney Rissanen Ardelle Scheuring Iacquelyn Wrage Class officers, Arlene Buckley, Treas., Nick Abrahamsen, Pres., Jane Johnson, Secretary. Not in picture, Dennis DePaulis, Vice. Pres. ? K 191 J ' E 1 In fn . 94 'A is es, M I ,gr Mary Ellen Anuna Edward Berdice U, W, L 35 - :wil . '- ew ,H y ' -. .., ,m,. Q r Lois Boese Douglas Faragher Hellen Holmen William Carlson Delores Finnila Brian Johnson Gerald Kiiskinen Mary Dawn Chaput ff 1? fi A . 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NO PICTURE AVAILABLE: James Robinson, Vincent Lacer, Vivian LaValley, Kenneth Maki, Fred Mihelich, Anthony Mishmash, Jack Nicko, Suzanne Orazem, Katherine Peterson, Diane Rukavina, David Smolich, Nancy Smolich, Antoninette Spehar, Carol Ann Stepetz, Melvin Toratti, Rosemary Trihey, Billy Turpela, Bruce White, Deanne Yerich. ,J V V 1 ,rr r fl 1- i'r i f ,'V ' ,- eiss ri' ssr E ' fsl Q A' rii t vm Qg - iii ' if ,,r,, ,TV V n. , M 6 -:, f gr, ,,. .T Q K , L J . Q ,fx my ' L Y A in A A s va L ' fe, , R , -Q J V , Y ,uuz 5 1, , ,r. :Q , f .,.. 23 ' gg Q rrir 4 g ni -: .f 1 1 Wtf f, ,. Zi,l,. .: ,:y: I m , my 5, . p it six' :H-'ElWz152.lz'7Jl rs' 'f iz 1 -.3 513 1 we ji A 352 - 555521: fa.. V V sfqqf if-2 Es,-ds' no ,: .. :51il22...fE55f3T5ll' -as 1 5: rs V 'JAICE' H- 1-v'f'jj 5, 14 V 5:55552 7 5:12:- ' 7 3-4:-tj A I g K V : :?:' i + K v f 'H 'P 7 ffl ' 55, -1 :'. ' 3 Z - ' p .,, .... 2 1 g if, sf an ,g V I I QQ ,. 'x M L :Z - , i. '- '- ii k ai? ggi, 10 Her Royal Highness. We want service! Now ain't he cute? Nature Boy. Weren't they cute ---- Sisterly Love. Going my way? Now Joanne, really! What a life? Youthful Opera stars. Four Roses. Not studying, Marcia? Are we sleeping? Dragnet Species. Cheer up Pete! Oh! Those eyes. n 3 4 :9f.ii,1W ,KI1 9 mgwau. -fzs1,Smifi?JViKT1 7i'?i RfKi ' V: 1:-. 1' 2 - '- V, .V L-Wwszn ffm 7, V, - . I: ,: mist-f1fs:3ks. we-Qifx 1- I: ze. f- -:,::1:,. -, igfzesifmbfvgsr -a- iteirzs ' S5?i:s A .liSf:w ' r ' . Q fs :..s fsLF .f I T 13 15 16 .Z 41 : 1 Q, I . 7 IW? HCTIVITIES N n Cast L-R: Vera Kari CBettyj, LaVerne Johnson CMrs. Biddlej, I ack Williams Uoeyj, Ralph Pesonen CGeorgej, Annamarie Brown Uaneyj, Robert Olsonflimmy Iohnj, Miss Lodgord fDi1'ect0rJ. Janet Sarberg and Estelle Holmen QPrornpterSD. Ian- ice Zuponcic fRescued Wornanj, Joanne Putzel, fMiss Winstonj, Kay Be1oyQTrotJ, Ted Dah1infPoppyj, Gladys Ranta Q'I'eensieJ, and Francine Yerich fMother Rosej. ROOM FOR ONE MORE was presented by the senior class. Poppy and Mother could never say no to a homeless child, no matter how hard it was to make ends meet. Their latest addition to the family was Janey, somewhat of a problem. She had an inferiority complex that was hard to get rid of. They had promised the Home to keep her for two weeks--and the day before she was to go back she still acted like a stranger--afraid to go into the water with the others--and almost afraid of her own shadow. Then Miss Winston, from the Home, came a day earlier to take Janey back to the Home with her. Janey didn't want to go back, so the rest of the children-- Joey, Trot, and Teensie--voted. They decided Janey could stay. Jimmy Johnwas the next newcomer. Jimmy John was not only a problem child but he wore braces on both legs. They decided to keep Jimmy John, too. But when Poppy died Mother had fi- nancial problems and decided to sell the Pumpkin Shell, their seaside cottage. Jimmy John heard of this and ran away because he thought it was his fault that she had to sell. However, the kids found him and brought him back. Mother had wonderful news to announce to her family--that a storyshe had written about Jimmy John had been sold to a movie company. Fortune had smiled on Pumpkin Shell, and they were one happy family again. J 3 E4 ,, lg 5 , ram ,. ., ig! 2. . 5 I ,., 4 1 E ' if 3' 2 if X W. ly 1 xg LIT L fi 2' ' tl afar X 1 at S X M. .S r i A fx it , u Q, -M ff , F.-..ff,.'h ,,:?',an'.. - - in .e sew, . .-,ta - ' :u l w 1 ,ff-..-214' fwrsifzfs 'iw If :1 - as ' I , ,Q - i :w 31 . Sufi?-f f li, ' 4 ' f . '11 f ' ' - A . - ' 'ii 4 ' 1 ' -' . i . . f E ' f , ' 2 , -' E Q , M : ,.,., in .Q J' , ,, , ,.,. . ,J I ., , . V I K -. I .L M it 1 5 fi l -7? V. rg iff , , 5 f im 215 is Y ' W 1 2 'H if A-3 gf,gf,s,.-wr ,gf S. ,M 1 fr. in 2 1 K if we 'K K ' 5, K it 'IH-. wi H5 ' - .'1. 915371553 -9216 Qiifiigli-giiiii -:,,.':'F'iEE':':. . 1 ' Gy Q ' f m li fif:'a1i?E.a5s7S7i A W ri 5. . s i Front Row L-R: S. Colvin, P. O'Brien, D. Yerich, M. Hanka, K. Peterson, D. Fondie, M. O'Brien, A. Brown, C. Faith N. Smolich, I. Ellingston, D.Mitche11, C.Johnson. Middle Row L-R: G. Peterka, C. Huhta, I. Zeleznikar, D. Szafran- ski, R. Thompson, A. Faragher, F. Yerich, F. Stepetz, E. I-Iolmen, A. Oja. Top Row L-R: J. Clapsaddle, C. Stepetz R. Trihey, J. Johnson, C. Zeleznikar, J. Putzel, C. Williams, G. Orazem, B. Berdice, I. Deanovic, Miss Mackaman Coachg C. LaVal1ey. DECLAMATION This year the annual Declarnation Con- test was held in three parts on March 4th and 5th. An hour of memorized readings was given on Thursday and Friday. Thurs- day featured the junior high participants. On Friday the remainder of thejunior high students gave their selections and the sen- ior high participants competed for honors. All the senior students received superior ratings and will take part in the District Contest held in Ely on March 23. ,. .X M' z L District Winners Francine Yerich--Dramatic Bert Faragher--Humorous This page is sponsored by the RANGE COOPERATIVE FEDERATION. Twin Pines Dairy Cooperative Mortuary Coop. Garage Mutual Service Insurance Co. 27 The contestants in Extemporaneous . Readings gave their readings before the judges in the English room this year. f . STUDENT CCUNCIL Front Row L-R. Advisor-E. Lodgord, V. Kilpela, R. Rosandich, S. Smolich. J. Johnson, D. Jaeger. Back Row L.-R. L. Erickson, R. Trihey, A. Mismash, V. Klune, H. Paulisich, P. O'Brien, R. Skerbitz. OFFICERS President-Junette Johnson Vice-President-Dennis Jaeger Secretary-Sharon Smolich Treasurer-Rodney Rosandich Each year representatives of the Student Council and their advisor attend the State Student Council Convention. This past year four members attended the Con- vention which was held in St. Louis Park. Minnesota, on November 5th, 6th, and 7th. This past year the Student Council has sponsored two magazine sales, and an all school carnival. The Council also purchased a flag which was given to the school to be used at opening ceremonies at Basketball games. This year again we find the Council sponsoring the yearbook, THE NORTHERN LIGHTS. 28 Front Row L-R: J.Nesselroad,J.Putze1, E.Ho1men, J.Iohnson, J.Zuponcic, I. Sarberg, A. Halonen, C. Faith, A. Brown, L. Agerlie, Director, L. Anderson, V. Kari, I. Erickson, V. Kilpela, D.White, M.Chaput, S. Lakela, G. Halonen, G. Orazem. J. Maki. Second Row L-R: Arlene Buckley. J. Zeleznikar, A. Scheuring, E. Maki, F. Stepetz, G. Ranta, C. Johnson, S.Smo1ich, D.Trygstad, K.Mattson, I Johnson, E.Korpela, M. Futchi, D. Finnila, M. Anttila, A. Oja, G. Pe- terka, K. Belov, L. Johnson. Third Row L-R: R.Thompson, G. Kiskinen, R. Pesonen, F. Abrahamson, D. Jaeger. B.Kor- pela, M.Brown, F.Yerich, I. Waananen, M. Strutzel, D. Grebenc, H. Holmen, C. Pesonen, D. Szafranski, A. Faragher, D. Johnson, W. Nori. Top Row L-R: R. Leviska, J. Williams, D. Faragher, F. Zuponcic, R. Olson. MIXED CHORUS Sixty-two members compromise the High School Mixed Chorus. The selections learned consisted of a wide range of materials--sacredmusic of various eras, as well as Negro spirituals, folk songs, and modern numbers. Major performances by the group included the Christmas program, the Dedication program in January, Size District Music Festival at Eveleth, and a combined concert with the band, April 29 ww. . xx ,.- -Him fy.:A1,v. Wai' 5 W gag.: f dvi, QZPTQHMELE 1-:'? '439-3: M1 wwf, ef Q, 3, gf A W- , A 54353 3, . X My 'YK , S: ' f , M. vs, 'MLV1 41 ii a sf X ! Q 9 f .- . sf 3 SJ V in 92, S ,P A ,.V.v, Wk k K 'll .. ff is ' A re n , AW., , A: ,K .. ist. tts -mn Y 112 ,fy W A 'gg I 1 mm, HY ' -H 'T A 5 QB Q S230 7 M, my amaze, ml . 13, 5 , ' , 'V? k twakfrfkjfiv wi Q3 ., ,W gQg 1'-F-,Ai . f9fMW ,, ',.,w,,. - i fy, , .effnzfw ' My-. W evnpgupmcgqspsbw pela, F. Stepetz, N. Smolich, S. Zuponcic, D. Yerich, C. Stepetz, O. R. Olson, Director. 2nd Row L-R: P. Trihey, M. Futchi, D. Koste, R. Olson, T. Dahlin, C. Pesonen, R. Pesonen, D. Jaeger, R. Nemanic, R. Skerbitz, D. Faragher, S. Orazem, M. Hanka, E. Maki. 3rd Row L-R: E. Kunnari, D. Finnila, K. Beloy, M. Brown, J. Kocjancich, D. Trygstad, C. Huhta, M. Strutzel, H. Holman, B. Korpela, A.Mikulich, S.Smo1ich, A.Buckley, E. Maki. Top Row L-R: R.Thompson, C. Williams, R. Fontecchio, H. Paulisich, G. Anderson, F. Zuponcic, A. Faragher. D Front Row L-R: S. Colvin, C. Faith, D. White, V. Kari, J. Johnson, J. Johnson, J. Sarberg, V. Kil- Front Row L-R: A. Buckley, M. Futchi, C. Faith, C. Williams, B. Korpela. Middle Row L-R: D.Fondie, D.White, J.Kocjancich, E. Maki, J. Johnson, O. R. Olson, Director, D. Faragher, R. Skerbitz, M. Strutzel, F. Stepetz, J. Sar- berg, D. Koste. Back Row L-R: S. Colvin, S. Smolich, F. Zuponcic, K. Be- loy, T. Dahlin, A. Faragher, C. Pesonen, R Pesonen, H. Paulisich, C. Huhta, Q H H. Holmen. TAKE CARE OF MY LITTLE GIRL a comedy in three acts by Ann Coulter Martens, was presented on April 8 at 8:15 P,M. by the junior class. It concerns Liz Ericson QAlice Ojai, who, along with her friend Becky Stone QGeraldine Orazeml, are rushed by the Queens sorority. The Queens, Merry lBarbara Korpelal, Marge QMarcia Futchil, Dallas QMarcia Brownl, Polly Uoyce Makil, Justine QViolet Kilpelay, and Casey QArlene Buckleyl, under the guidance ofMrs. Bellows QEdwina Kunnarij, and Mother Apple Uane Johnsonj, get together and decide to accept Liz, Adelaide fDiane Grebencl, Thelma Uackie Wragej,Alice fMarilyn Strutzell, and Marie QCarol Johnsonl, but reject Becky because they don't think she is good enough for them. Adelaide bluntlydeclines her bid, and she and Becky move into the dorm. Following Liz's acceptance into the Queens, she sees less and less of her old boy friend Joe QNicky Abrahamsenj, and more and more of Chad fBert Faragherj. Since Chad is a fraternity brother of Dallas's steady, Sam QDennis Jaegerj, the Queens are very much in favor of the new romance. Liz soon realizes what a mistake she has made, and, to the astonishment of the Queens, she turns in her pledge pin. The part of the expressman is played by Kalle Wesala. This page is sponsored by the INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 13 Sports: Richard Thompson Sports: Nick Abraharnsen Co-Editors: Ted Dahlin and Kay Beloy Feature Editor: Annamarie Brown Business Managers: Connie Faith and Arlene Buckley Art Editor: Geraldine Parvinen Advisor: Dessa Raj asich AURORA BOREALIS Typists: Vera Kari, Marilyn Strutze1,Gabriella Peterka, Mimeographersg Janice Waananen, Gladys Ranta, Angela Lucille Anderson and Gladys Ranta Scheuriug, June Johnson and Joanne Putzel, Reporters: Kay Mattson, Joyce Maki, Clifford Pesonen, Reporters: LaVerne Johnson, Ralph Pesonen, Bob Olson Frances Stepetz and Janet Sarberg, Barbara Korpela, Estelle Holmen, and Francine Yerich. 3 Meeting in session , Club Officers 6 N fx P , o LJN Time out for lunch, Queen June Johnson King Lou1s Plevell HOMECOMING Don Holter. Attendants Ger- aldine Parvinen, Attendants Annamarie Brown, Raymond Lei- viska, 35 Princess Alma Laurela, Prince David Grivette. Palo-Teen Age Float Annual Float Royal Party The Student Council began a new tradition by presenting a traveling plaque, to the first prize Winner of the Homecom- ing floats. The winner this year,the Freshmen class will keep it in their Horneroom until next year's Winner is announced. On the plaque is en- graved, the year, the class and the year of their graduation. Gerry, June, and Anna Attendants Jim West--Singer M3jOreIte Skit .,s,..,, . ,--f .,l-Qzlaewumnuinu ,:lQ1ral9awYaw,, 2nd Prize, Judy Kocjancich lst Prize, Kay Mattson HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE I k MII' wma f 5, W -Q, 1 e' ' - S. H X I' if X xv 5 CHQ Ardelle S ch e ur i n g, Bad- minton Champ 1 in rf .t 'I 1 5 ii is if Looks like an exciting game, girls. rf x The water must be warm, they're smiling. Is this a tooth paste ad, or are you swimming? 38 W' lf' 31 g Z fff ,af , 1' ' L e 5 . l X w., ff .AF 'f ' 4 l'i2g-gf ,YSXQ E Y, fi X . . 'G g f f I 2? 7 A ' J 5 1 SP URI Ted Dahlin Rebo Rebrovich + ,D Q n mo-'Q .0 2+ lo f Raymo Leiviska Gerry Mattson Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora Aurora FOCTBALL Schedule 32 Keewatin Z7 Gilbert 38 Deer River 12 Mt. Iron 19 Tower Soudan Z7 Biwabik 40 IS - W Louis Plevell Dick Cary r in W Q w Q H 55 Ronald Nemanic Tom Reagan-Assistant Coach Tony Plevell Bombers David G1-ivene Nicky Abrahamsen Ierry Kiskinen This page is sponsored by the ERIE LOCAL 4108. 41 3 f fy,-djwisk 7. 'Lum , , s A 'rw A w 5 X imxax 5' Q ME W' 5 Fff'gkhf!'N X S T, 553 H, R Xl , N Q. X, Q 5 U gi ,J .fx l YD M A? A if , f R5 'X Q J wp-fmvvvmf N3 ef 1, I Q 4 gym an no as an an nu us an ...x . 3, . I Q , v y is' ff' 7 fm a hun Dick Thompson Jim Bradach Jerry Kiiskinen LETTERMEN'S CLUB Back Row--Bob Olson, Ronald Nemanic, Tony Plevell, Dave Grivette, Bert Faragher, Nicky Abrahamsen, Jerry Kiiski- nen, Stan Plevell, Ed. Berdice. Front Row--Louis Plevell, Gerald Mattson, Ed. Rebrovich, Ted Dahlin, Ray Leiviska Dick Cary. This page sponsored by INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 13. 45 l I l JUNIOR PROM 1953 1 Grand March 2 Blue Hawaii 3 On the Beach of Waikiki 4 A11 ready to go 5 After the ball is over. 6 Won't you have some punch? Judy, Russ, Don, Darlene, Jim, Sharon Joanne and Bill Marilyn, Barbara, Bert and Charlene Janet and Bob Vera and Jim Judy and Russ Angie and Nick SADIE HAWKINS Gerry and Jack Nancy and Chucky Mary D. and Dennis Tony and Delores Fred and Francie Sandra and Eddie Bev and Dave m f Queen of Fashion STYLE SHOW-0PEN HOUSE The annual Style Show, under the direction of Miss Gillach, and the Open House were presented by the Home Ec. classes on Wednesday, January 27, 1954, Kay Beloy, elected Queen of Fashion by the Home EC. classes, pre- sided over the Style Show. Coffee was served following the Style Show, and the new kitchen was inspected by the public. This page is Sponsored by the AURORA STATE BANK, 4-9 Front Row: L-R Junette Johnson, Marian Levstic, Gabriella Peterka, Josephine Zeleznikar, Louis Ple- vell, and Second Row: L-R Carol Fay, , Ronnie Geltz, Frances Berdice, Ted Dah- lin, Gerald Louma, Robert Skerbitz, and Back Row: L-R Kay Beloy, Kathleen Sundell, Frank- lin Grebenc, George Bradach, Marilyn Strutzel, Donna Rutherford, Estelle I-Iolmen, , nis DePaulis. and Den- r Confirmation Day for , Elsie, Now Gladys and Gerry, Lucille, Gladys, Eleanor, Janet, Francine, all ready Lucille, what's and Dale. for a big date? mama gonna say? Putzel and her Wow! Estelle, what My isn ' t Zup a little Wh0'S the letter E liigglkg, 4, ,annum QQ M J Mess' Z - V . 5 L,-. - as ,E .- :. la. JN is s as 1,4-..-.1 f' - ' 234' chlorophyll grin. legs! lady? from, Janice? l 1 -.1 fi-1. if alia ' L, 4,3 , ., S . gzz ,:I,, , ,V:,,, L W 'M Q1 n 'A r gif 3 , fr, , 'H ,ggi 1 K as ,ak 5,94 ' .04 5 if ,L grimy xl K W -ex? Fw J J. 3 Z V ' 'kffhf ' ' , ,,,. ... 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