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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1956 volume:

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A PAULE WILLIAMS Class of'l958 December 13 1940 September Z9 1955 Paul was recogmzed as a future leader and an outstandmg boy when he f1rst came to Aurora to beg1n the e1ghth grade Qual1t1es f qu1etness dependab1l1ty stud1ousness and clear th1nk1ng made hxrn the excellent student he was yet others such as the fun lov1ng clean th1nk1ng w1t of Paul made hun a sought after classmate and fellow student Such qua11t1es and such a comb1nat1on are rare and hard to f1nd We have been fortunate to have met It 1n Paul God's f1nger touched hxm and he slept Tennyson 'In Memor1am 2 fi .tw fx A , O ! Student Council, Z3 Class Treasurer, Zg . . O . , . . y . , 5 1 -- , , - -- Il ' ' ll , . -- --I ' ll SCHOOL BOARD Many new burdens were added to the work of our school board. Due to the rapidly increasing number of students, plans had to be drawn up for new educational facilities. It was necessary to add many new teachers to the staffg also, as Aurora's population grew, more new physical plants were planned and incorporated into the system. It was the men on the school board who had to keep Aurora up to the required standards while meeting the ever-increasing needs. To them, and others, our school system is a dedication to earnest endeavor and sincere purpose. l it ? ii' 'S Front row left to right: Henry Fondieg Michael Rosandichg Albin Smolichg Dominic Cuzzo. Back row: Fred Cina, school attorneyg Gust I. Rubash, assistant superintendantg W. O, Anderson, superintendantg Law- rence Grebencg Edward Bemik. 3 W. O. ANDERSON Sup't. of Schools For the past year, Aurora High School has grown fast. New buildings have been planned and begun to care for the expansion. New classes have been added to the various fields of instruction, as well as many instructors to the faculty. The growth of our school is complementary to the growth of the yearbook, now, and in the future. W. O. ANDERSON Sup't. of Schools G. A. RUBASH Ass't. Sup't. of Schools Mr. Gillach, Principal, is busy rc - scheduling classes. s X .X .gl W Congratulations seniors: Yours is the largest class to graduate from the Aurora High School in over a quarter century and you will likely be the smallest compared with most of those to follow. Keep your sights high, work hard, and never be afraid to help the other fellow. Happiness and contentment will be your reward. J. F Gillach Miss Rama, one of the office secretaries, is shown filling out reports while Miss Lehto and Mr. Mattson look on. Mrs. Kelly, c h e c kin g our school supplies on opening day. Qc fE?X, S X f QE, 5 wff- fyj 7 a ----fa i, T' SLS- N 0 A xi I p ' Q N 1 tl N it X 4 ' 7 - i Q 2 f 5 'tw' 5, .ZX link- ,f .3 1 a l ix Q S -f -b . O if X Y b :: 5. X , 45 X 1' ' I ,Q W, J H A .wxki ,qW0Mx - .g.....'::. -li... I 5. . M is DAWN TORNQUIST, Sc iencc g VIRGINIA THOMPSON, Phy. Ed., EVELYN SAVAGE, Li- brarian. ScaLcd,O. R. OLSON, Music. THURMAN RASMU5- SEN, Jr. H.5. English and Speech, ROBERT ESKOLA, M.1th,RUID- OLPH IfADLOVICH, Soc. Stud. and Cotu'1 Educ., J. V. KJEL- STROM, Science and Math. ,144 . J .Hr 26 A5 if BX scgjilwfigbr S o 1' O l y vw' ww W' L-ytufff fiofsff M61 SA. 1 . It A . ,QXC QU' WA' Wlgb' 6C AVI RP Q5 N50 XXX' QRX' gs- ' Ho AQ1 ' 111 ' by yo 96. PJ Sr' GI!! .ISVIA-6 QW- v HW Nxt we X IVA li 61 ' 3111. Q09 ' Xb' R , Y ' ' .J vl 3 rn., O. H . HAROLDSON, Guid- ' ' 1 Q A RDIS SCHMIDT, Jr. H.S. ance Director. i A ' V English. 4 21 ,A Q1 3 if O. V t v f . . Y ,rf g, ft'.,,, g g? MARGARET BING- HAM, Jr. H.S. Soc. Stud., MAUREEN SHERIDAN, Art Su- pervisor, VIVIAN ANDERSON, Jr. H. S. Eng1ish,DESSA RA- ,IACICH,Com'1 Educ. ROBERT RUSSEL, MathgPHILIPGULAN, Science, MARY GIL- LACH, Home Eco- nomics, HELEN BIT- KER, Home Econom- ics. 'I ,- Ml . wm- 'Sm All year long you sit and sweat To bring the 1'arrieri we must get. Sometimes we act like country hicks- Dori't kid us-it gives you kicks! You make us think that your so mad, But with teachers I think-it's a sorta fad. I'm sure you'11 agree though, through and We wouldn't trade Eiristem fer any of you Qhe's deadj L ff ESM EE gg N! 1 ggi? QQ Ifix if ful if X ,iff ' 5 , f Eff 1 - A A MARY ELLEN ANTTILA ujoey.. Sometimes quiet, and sometimes gay, but always fun. Glee Club 2, 4, Aurora Bore- alis 3, 4, Senior Class Play 4. EDWARD BERDICE Eddie Sly on the court and courts on the sly. Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, Pep Club 3, 4, Lettermen's Club 2, 3.4, Homecoming Attendant 2, 4, Teen-age Club 1, 2. GARY BA YLESS goodness. LOIS STELLA BOESE When love and duty clash, let duty go to smash! G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Home- coming Attendant 3, 4, Aurora Borealis 2, 3, Teen-age Club 2, 4-H 1, 2. 3, 4, 4-H Secretary 3, 4-H President 4. 10 I've served my twelve years, thank Livermore, California 1, 2. ILA ELAINE BELANGE Nice smile, friendly disposition.' Thief River Falls, Minnesota 1, 2, 3 WILLIAM HERBERT CARLSON Kit I can resist anything except tempta- tion. Class President 25 Junior Class Play 35 Glee Club 15 Football 2, 3, 45 Basker- ball Manager 3,45 Baseball 2, 35 Pep Club 3, 45 Lettermen's Club 3,45 Senior Class Play 45 Teen-age Club 1, 25 Homecoming King 4. FRANCIS RICHARD CUFFE Frank Some think him bashful-- most doubt it. Riverdale, North Dakota 1, 2. WILMA K. CARTER A southern drawl--a friend for all. Waverly, Ohio 1, 2. 35 Pep Club 45 G.A.A. 45GIee Club 4. STEPHEN WILLIAM ENGST JAMES LEONARD DUNKLEY Dunk Still water runs deep. ll American Fork High School, Utah. Steve Why study? You won't know it five years from now. Football 2, 35 Basketball 2. 3, 45 Track 15 Lettermen's Club 3, 4. Doug 3, 4, Orchestra 1,2 3, 4- Foo 2. IUDITH MARIE ERIKSON Judy I can't decide which lpre- fer--a boy or another boy. Northern Lights 3, 4, Junior Class Play 3,Glee Club2, 3, 4,G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3,4,Hotnecoming Attendant 2, 4, Aurora Borealis 3, 4, Teen-age Club 1, 2, F.T.A. 4. , , C, WAYNE RICHARD HAKALA ' Butch A guy with a calm dispo- simon. Palo-M a r k h a m Teen-age Club 3, 4, Pep Club 4, Base- ball 3. GENE MATHEW HALBERG Gene A burning zeal for the outdoors. Band l, 2, 13, Pep Club 3. ' 12 DOUGLAS ALLISON FARAGHER He slides around--first trombone. Class Vice -President 3, 4, Junior Class Play 13,Glee Club l, LZ, 3, 4, Band l, 22 , , tball 1, - 3, 4, Basketball Manager 3, 4, Track 2 3, Pep Club 3,4, Lettermen's Club 3, 4 Senior Class Play 4, Teen-age Club l 'J DELORES MARION FINNILA l-lere's tothe boys of A.H.S. --I love but one, I love no more. Junior Class Play 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra l, 2, 3, 4, G.A.z-X. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Aurora Borealis 3, 4. he HELLEN FAE HOLMEN One of those quiet girls who never stop talking. National Honor Society 3, 4g Northern Lights 3. 45 Decla- mation 2, 3. 4, 4-H Officer 2, 3, 4, 4-H 1, 2, 3. 4g Glee Club 2, 3, 4gBand 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Aurora Borealis 3, 4, Senior Class Play 4g Teen- age Club 1, 2. ARLENE E. HALONEN She will obtain her degree'-Mrs. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. HARINEN Marg Club 4. PATRICIA ANN HOLTON Dusty A cheerful smile and a loving heart make up one swell gal. Piketon,Ohio 3, Pep Club 4g Glee Club 4: G.A.A. 45 Senior Class Play 4. MARGARET HELENA To have her qualities--sim- ple, sweet, and smi1ing. Eveleth, Minnestoa 1, 2, 35 Glee Club 4, G.A.A. 4g Pep GLENNA ROSANNE HOSTETTER Fender-Bender Your blushes. which so eas- ily start, prove you have a loving heart. Idaho Falls, Idaho 1, 2g Band 3, 45 G.A.A. 4, F.T.A. 3, 43 Pep Club 3, 45 Glee Club 4: F.T.A. Treasurer 4. .'.-.: ' .s ' .H Q ARLYNE CAROL JENKINS Jenks She gets a kick out of liv- ing. Duluth, Minnesota 1, 2, 3, Pep Club 43 G.A.A. 4, Glee Club 4, Senior Class Play 4. BRIAN CURTIS JOHNSON Gringo Worry will never make me great--so why worry? Track 2, 3. HAROLD WAINO JOHNSON Harry Greater men have lived, but I doubt it. Football 1,2, 3,45 Letter- men's Club 3. 45 Teen-age Club 1, 2. GWENDOLYN MAUREEN JOHNSON Gweneth A smile and a wink. Ontonagon, Michigan 1 , 2 G.A.A. 3, 4g Glee Club 3,4 Band 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4,Au- rora Borealis 4. JANET SCOTT JOHNSON Jonce They're all queer but me and thee, and sometimes thou art abit odd, me- thinks. Northern Lights 3, 4, Class Secretary 1: Junior Class Play 3gDec1amati0n 1gGlee Club 2. 35 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 3, 4, Aurora Borealis 43 Teen-age Club 1, 2g Basketball Homecoming Attendant 3g Senior Class Play 45 Pep Club Secre- tary 3, Pep Club Trans. Officer 4: F.T.A. 4: F.T.A. Vice -President 4. GERALD EMIL KISKINEN Kisky Life without girls is a bore- -with one, a tragedy. Glee Club 2,3,4g Football 1, 2,3,4g Basketball 2,3,4g Base- ball 2,3g Lettermen's Club 1,2,3,4g Homecoming At- tendant 3,4g Track 3g Teen- age Club 1,2. KENNETH B. JOHNSON Kenny Time passes, Ihope I do. Track 2, 3. JACQUELINE ANNE JOHNSTON Jackie Oh, Ichatter, chatter asl go. Idaho Falls ,Idaho 1,2g N o rth e rn Lights 4: Junior Class Play 3g Glee Club 3,4g Pep Club 3,4g Pep Club Sec- retary 4g G.A.A. 4g Aurora Borealis 3,4g F.T.A. 4g F.T. A. Secretary 4g Senior Class Play 4. ANNE KRULC She has a quiet nature, a winning per- sonality and is always willing to serve others. Biwabik, Minnesota 1,2g F. T. A. 3,4. 15 BEVERLY ANN LEETE ..Bev.. It is tranquil peo ple who accomplish much. Eveleth , Minnesota 1,2: Aurora Borealis 4: F.T.A. 3: F.T.A. Historian 3. Six CORAL MYRA LCKEN Bubbling over with enthusiasm. Mantorville High School. Minnesota 1, 2,Glee Club 4,Junior Class Play 3, Pep Club 3. 4, Pep Club Vice -President 3, Pep Club President 4, G.A.A. 3, 4, Au- rora Borealis 4, Senior Class Play 4, JOHN PAUL LOEWEN A man of leisure. Bemidji, Minnesota 1, 2, Glee Home com ing Queen 4. Up and going with a GO spirit. Club 3, 4, Pep Club 4, Senior Class Play 4. KATHLEEN ANN MATTSON ..Kay.. Love is a queer and wonder- ful thing. National Honor Society 3, 4, Northern Lights 3, 4, Junior Class Play 3,Glee Club 2, 3. 4,G.A.A. 1,2.3, 4, PepClub 3, 4, Aurora Borealis 1, 2, 3, 4, Teen-age Club 1, 2, Marching Band 1, 2, 3. DORRINE RUTH MCDONALD Dorry Duluth, Minnesota 1, 2, 3,G1ee Club 4, Band 4, Orchestra 4, Pep Club 4,G.A.A. 4, Senior Class Play 4. 16 ELAINE JANE MAKI Laine Jane She doesn't say much but she knows all the answers. Class Treasurer 3, 4, Glee Club 2,3, 4,Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 3, 4, Teen-age Club 1, 2. RONALD KEITH NEMANIC Nema Patience, girls, you'l1 have your turn. Junior Class Play 31 Glee Club lg Band 1,2,3,4g Orchestra 1,2.3,4g Football 1.2, 3,45 Track 35 Pep Club 4, Lettermen's Club 2,3,4g Senior Class Play 49 Teen- age Club 1,25 Homecoming, Attendant I 4. X DONALD OKLIN OLSON Ole Always ready to give ad- vice. Track 1.2.3. GERALD STEVE ORAZEM Rozzy He keeps it to himself. Teen-age Club 1,2. 17 7J?FJ'J , 'V f t . ,g ,Q s -,f1f'U15, I I fi wi!-', i-'wig-'Z 1 , ff? . V -. . j ,f:.:f IUDITH MILDRED NORRELL Judy At one time l thought all nights were for study, not so now. Bemidji, Minnesota 1,2gGlee Club 4g Junior Class Play 35 G.A.A. 4, Pep Club 4. CLIFFORD PARVANIN Parvy Fond ofpleasure, never still, has never studied, never will. CLIFFORD ALLEN PESONEN Pessy lf it be a gentleman and a scholar you seek, you have found him. Student Council 3,45 S.C. Vice-Pres. 3: S.C. Pres. 45 National Honor Society 3,45 Class Secretary 3,45 Palo- Markham Teen-age Club 1, 2.3.45 P-M Teen-age Club Officer 2,35 Glee Club 1.2, 3,45 Band 1,2,3,45 Orchestra 1,2.3,45 F.T.A. 3,45 Aurora Borealis 2,3,45 F.T.A. Officer STANLEY PLEVELL Stan Play up, play up, and play the game. Football 1,2,3,45 Basketball l,2,3,45 Baseball 1.2.35 Senior Class Play 45 Homecoming Attendant 25 Aurora Bore- alis 3,45 Pep Club 3,45 Lettermen's Club 2,3,45 Teen-age Club 1,2. 3,4. RODNEY ROSANDICH Rizzy A1l right. let's get down to business. National Honor Society 3,45 Northern Lights 2.3,-45 Aurora Borealis 3,45 Student Council 1,25 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Class President 1,3,45 Class Vice- Pres. 25 Pep Club 45 Teen- age Club 1,25 S.C. Treasurer 2. RAYMOND RICHARD ROUND All great men are overworked5 I feel tired myself. Mauston. Wisconsin 1.25 Baseball 35 Pep Club 45 Senior Class Play 4. 18 JOYCE ELAINE REAVES A newcomer--she has al- ready made friends. Beaumont Texas 1,2,35 Pep Club 45G.A.A. 45 Glee Club 4. to know. ROGER A. SKERBITZ Skerbie With his flair for art. he will go far. Northern Lights 45 Class Treasurer 25 Football 25 Bas- ketball 25 Pep Club 35 Aurora Borealis 3.45 Teen-age Club 1.2. KAREN LEA SAUSMAN She's good to look upon--better yet, Eveleth, Minnesota 1.2.35 G.A.A. 45 Pep Club 4. 3 SHARON MARIE SMOLICH Ambition rules her head: love, her heart. Student Council 1.25 S.C. Secretary 25 National Honor Society 3,45 Northern Lights 3.45 Class Treasurer 15 Junior Class Play 35 Pep Club 3.4: Pep Club Treasurer 45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. Secretary 25 Glee Club 2.3.45 Band 1.2. 3,45 Orchestra 1.2.3.45 Aurora Borealis 3,45 Teen-age Club 1.2. 19 IANET F. SCHWARZ Shortz A type all her own. Ontonagon, Michigan 2.35 Glee Club 45 Pep Club 45 G. A.A. 4. MARLYS CLAUDETTE SPANGENBERG Barbs lf silence is golden, just call her Fort Knox. Crosby-lronton, Minnesota 1.2.35 Pep Club 4. FRANCES A. STEPETZ Francie Good in everything: tops in athletics. Junior Class Play 3: Decla- mation 1.3: Glee Club 2,3,4g Band 1,2,3,4g Orchestra 1.2, 3.4: G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g F.T.A. 3g Pep Club 3,4g Aurora Bore- alis 1.2,3,4g G.A.A. Vice- Pres. 2: Senior Class Play 4: Teen-age Club 1.2. RICHARD ANDREW THOMPSON Dick l-le stands at the shrine of athletics. National Honor Society 3.45 Northern Lights 3.4: Junior Class Play 35 Glee Club 1.2. 3,4g Band 1,23 Football 1.2. 3.4: Basketball1,2,3,4g Base- ball 2,3g Track 1,2,3g F.T.A. 3.4: Pep Club 3,43 Letter- men's Club 2.3.4g Aurora Borealis 2.3.45 Senior Class Play 45 Teen-age Club 1.2. ARNOLD TRYGSTA D Amie l saw no reason for moving: therefore, I stayed still. Band 4. 20 MA RSCHELLE MALCOLM SYVERSON vIMarshlI He's made his fortune on book reports for others. Lemmon. South Dakota 1,2g Band 3,4. EVELYN ARDITH TEIGEN Evie Serious in a happy sort of way. Pickstown, South Dakota 1.2. KENNETH JOHN WEIBERG Kenny Quieter than John, but still just as nice. Football 25 Pep Club 3. BLANCHE VARIN Reserved, going steady and very nice. Oklee. Minnesota 1.2.3. VAINO WESALA Billy Smart and quiet, a wonderful combi- nation. National Honor Society 3.4. 21 JOHN ARVO WEIBERG Junior A live wire and always game. A good guy. Pep Club 3.45 Football 2: Palo-Markham Teen-age Club 1.2.3,4g Senior Class Play 4. JAMES wssr Jim-' Thank goodness--he has no twin. DARLENE MAE WHITE Deany With her cheerful smile and happy songs, she will always get along. Student Council 3.4. S.C. Treasurer 3g S.C. Vice-Pres. 4. Junior Class Play 3g Glee Club 2.3.4. Band 1.2.3.4g Orchestra 1.2.3,4g Cheer- leader 3,45 G.A.A. 1.2.3.4g Pep Club 3.4: Homecoming Attendant 1.2.4. Teen-age Club 1.2. FRED JAMES ZUPONCIC nzup.. From him, you can count on a wise saying. Glee Club 1,2,3,4g Band1.2,3,4g Orches- tra 1,2.3.4g Football Manager 2.3.43 Basketball 4g Baseball 2,3g Lettermen's Club 2.3,4g Aurora Borealis 3.4. Senior Class Play 4. Teen-age Club 1.2. CHARLES WALTER WILLIAMS Chuck Dynamite comes in small packages. Junior Class Play 3gDec1amation 1.2.35 Glee Club 1.3.45 Band 1.2.3,4g Orches- tra 1.2,3.4g Football Manager 2.3.45 Baseball 25 Pep Club 3.4. Lettermen's Club 2.3.45 Aurora Borealis 2.3. Senior Class Play 43 Teen-age Club 1.2. DON R. STAPLES Donaldo Mr. Fix-it. san Lake city, Utah 1.2. 22 WILLIAM EVERETT WRAGE Shorty Asa regular fellow he has won fame-- but basketball is his middle name. Basketball 2.3.45 Track 2,35 Letter- men's Club 3.45 Pep Club 3.4: Senior Class Play 4g Teen-age Club 1.2. ,, ...',.,. Class Wlll I Elame Mak1 bequeath my tenor sax to anyone who has the amb1t1on to learn how to play lt I Frank Cuffe w1ll my good luck mn the chem1stry lab to Tony Turk I Gene Halberg bequea h my 1937 Chev to anyone who can stra1ghten out fenders I Doug Faragher bequeath my perm1ts to O R 's to anyone who wants to get out of study hall I Sharon Smol1ch bequeath my Job as bus1ness manager on the annual staff to my slster Nancy 1n her Junlor and semor years I Jerry K1sk1nen bequeath my football shoes to anyone who can f1ll them I Frances Stepetz w1ll my horse laugh and horse s ta1l to Trlgger cuz he needs them more than I do I Charles W1ll1ams bequeath my ab1l1ty to scrounge around 1n the halls at all tmmes to Pat Tr1hey I Raymond Round w1ll my he1ght to anyone who can make lt a l1ttle longer I Kenneth Johnson bequeath all the Junk cars I have owned to Tony K1lpela who has one to start w1th I Donald Olson w1ll my ab1l1ty to g1ve adv1ce to the gu1dance dlrector I Ila Belange bequeath my lost feehngs to other new students I B1ll Carlson bequeath my dev1l1sh pranks to the hfeless Jumor class I Kay Mattson bequeath my horse's ta1l to anyone who th1nks they can meet tne requ1rements I Judy Norrell w1ll my ab1l1ty to run around n1ghts to anyone who IS bored at home Mary Ellen Antt1la bequeath my front seat 1n h1story class to anyone who l1kes to gaze at the teachers Blanche Varm bequeath my qu1et vo1ce to Arlette M1kul1ch Janet Schwarz bequeath my orange w1th green polka dot snuggxes to any one who gets cold up here 1n the w1nter I Pat Holten w1ll my Southern drawl to any Yankee who w1ll have It I Glenna Hostetter w1ll my ab1l1ty to say the wrong thmg at the wrong t1me to anyone who can take the embarrassment I Coral Loken w1ll my ab1l1ty to work at Cherro's to M O B I Stan Plevell bequeath my athlet1c ab1l1ty to Buzzy Moyer 1n hopes that he can do as much w1th lt as I d1d I Ronn1e Neman1c bequeath my ab1l1ty to play football to Tony Turk w1th hopes that someday he'll be an all Amer1can tackle Lo1s Boese bequeath my ab1l1ty to st1ck to one boy to Barb1e Berd1ce I Gwen Johnson w1ll my ab1l1ty to run from All1son's to my home room 1n three mlnutes to Margaret Cuffe Darlene Whlte bequeath my v1ol1n pract1c1ng to D1x1e FOHd1 B111 Wrage w1ll my long arms to Donny Booch' so he can carry on the work of h1s brother I Hellen Fae Holmen w1ll my red ha1r to Charlene Huhta so she can have the real stuff I Beverly Leete leave my speed IH g1v1ng reports to anyone who can talk fast enough I Judy Ermkson bequeath my ab1l1ty to work as a car hop for two years to anyone who th1nks they would l1ke to try Kenneth We1berg w1ll my Ford to anyone that IS a good mechan1c Steve Engst bequeath my ab1l1ty to keep from go1ng steady to Matt Kun nary Wllma Carter w1ll my 1n1t1at1ve to study 1n h1story class to anyone who wants Br1an Johnson w1ll my behavlor on the bus to Bruce Mak1 I Delores F1nn1la bequeath my Slamese cat M1ke to M1ke Rukavma 23 1 1 ' -1 . 1 1 Q - ' 6 . 1 1 - 1 1 - - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' . 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H . . 1 1 1 1 - I Anne Krulc wlll my extremely slow ways t anybod wn can't f1n1sh h1s h1story tests on t1me I Jack1e Johnston bequeath my shoes wh1ch are usually ln the waste basket to anyone who can d1g them out of the penc1l shavmgs I Karen Sausman w1ll my seat on the bus to anyone who has strong enough bones to stand the Jolts I Edd1e Berd1ce bequeath my role as Romec to .nm Mohck I Dorrlne McDonald g1ve my lonely back of the room h1story desk to some newcomer 1n next year s semor class I Mars chelle Syverson bequeath my mechan1cal ab1l1t1es to Allen and Delw1n Ne1m1 I John Loewen w1ll my bass vo1ce to Myrna Stormo I John We1berg bequeath my 'k1ll1ng vo1ce to M1ss Knutson I Gerald Orazen leave my love of nature to the b1ology class I Wayne Hakala bequeath my Engllsh Llterature book to anyone who can understand It I Arlyne Jenklns leave my ab1l1ty to run fast enough to catch the mormng bus to Margaret Sausman I Roger Sk1rbetz leave my Model A and all accessor1es to anyone who can peel lt 1n f1rst w1thout droppmg the trans m1ss1on I Harold Johnson w11l my Ford to anybody that can pay the gas b1l1s I J1m West bequeath my ab1l1ty to play gultar and s1ng to anyone who dares to try lt I Joyce Reaves leave my study hall ep1sodes to Charlotte Johnson I Fred Zuponc1c bequeath my lesson per1od to Dale Welander hopmg he has a better attendance record I Evelyn Te1gen leave my h1story tests to Bonme Johnson I Chfford Pesonen leave my ab1l1ty to stay out of trouble to Gene Nash I Marlys Spangenberg bequeath my qu1et ways to Jamce Ellmgson I Janet Johnson leave my camera to anyone who can learn how to use It I Arlene Halonen leave my engagement rlng to anyone who should dec1de to use It I Chfford Parvmen bequeath my good looks and ab1l1ty to get along w1th glrls to anyone who IS crazy and concelted enough to th1nk so I Don Staples w1ll to those A H S students who plan on becommg sc1ent1sts m b1t of radmo electromcs I James Dunkley bequeath my text books and ass1gnments that were called or th1s year to the lower classes of AHS I Margaret Har1nen w1ll my letter wr1t1ng IH study hall to Carol Hudy I Gary Bayless w1ll my talent for gettmg out of school and not gettmg caught to Ted Staples I B1lly Wesala bequeath my ab1l1ty as stage hand to anyone who can stand the stra1n I Arnold Trygstad w1ll my sleepy eyes to Gwen Loken I Dxck Thompson w1ll my teas1ng to Butch M1kul1ch I Rodney Rosandlch bequeath my ab1l1t1es to be d1v1ded up among the rest of the School MOTTO We have crossed the bay the ocean 1S before us FLOWER COLORS Yellow Rose Wme and Wh1te 24 , 4, C ' ' x' O 1 1 ' 1 1 - - II -vv ' Y Y ' ' 1 1 1 . ' . 1 1 . 1 1 ' . , . . H . . 1 1 ' 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 . H . 1 1 1 1 - ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 - - - 1 1 1 f . 1 1 - 7 Y 1 1 . V 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 . 1 Gail Anderson Lo JUNIORS Absent when pictures were taken John Boese Dick Pirant Elaine Green Dons lworx Tom Olson Darrell Scheurrng Dewey Riley and Donald Nordland 3 in 3 Allan Boerger Sydney Ann Colvin Carol Crandall f S1 25 A L rraine Forry Natalie Gantz Sharon Gorst David Grrvette Us Charlene Huhla Nola Karlch udy Kocjancich J i F s 1 , n gm' - f V --, ky, .- I Q , wg , f ' ' li A X , A I A V. ,fig e ,EV que D, Q - David Erikson Patricia Ellingson Dick Fontecchio .A ily! ' ft Vw ,, ,, 4 V! 4 43 ' G' W L A Q I I Q 4 J . . DOI' all Koste :ff Gwen Loken Vernon Nelson Betty Jones Ted Staples Elaine Ulman .fi 4 h 2,1 Vina Kumpula Elaine Kunnary Dick Maki X A Dennis Norrell Pat O'Brien T George Polus Myrna Storino Darrell Szafranski Beverly Vernon 26 Alma Laurila , sf I A W Jim Molick Henry Joe Paulisich M it .0 Roger Raihala Tony Turk Coral Zeleznikar Janet Belongia 4 x Q Sandra Deanovic ' I v Virginia Beloy 1 ' I ' rl 's I ' v f David DePaulis 'S' .' s' .W J V, - ' o Joanne Gerow William Greenhalgh 5 W X 1 x Lois Hietala ,i f. J ,FV .. 7,76 1, Victor Klune Charles Hill Barbara Berdice 'M I R David Easter 'S Q 'x I J! x Renee Hakala ' x . C7 Diane Jasper s Nancy Braaten , , LL.: if Janice Ellingson Shirley Ha kala JA. ,Q7 t, Charlotte Johnson T. Barbara Chambers 1-r Lornice Erikson I' Q- .. rl. J I Carol Halberg 'it C' iw Rodney Kesti Margaret Cuffe 9 xl' in ty 9 Dixie Fondie Quan Judith Halmet Milton Kilpela No pictures available: Mary Culbert, Robert Dunkelberger, Raymond Johnson, Mary Kay Miglierini, Jack Nichols, Allen Niemi, Robert Nori, Dennis Scheuring, Karen Wagner, Lloyd Wallace, Dionne Weiberg. SOPHOMORES 3 Yvonne Krulc Charles LaVal1ey ' SR . Donna Mitchell Paul Moyer -n gy x ', I . Q ' P g QV' ' A! Richard Pietila Richard Reaves Wm- r, V - ' , R Q! P' fx. Roberta Larson Eugene Maki 1 L ,1 5 Gene Nash Larry Norrell . T? ' iii' X P N' 5 VJIL V Kathy Rissanen Patricia Round S 4'i-E ' Q' h.4Q 'SPM' Sharon Markley Marilyn O'Brien lin, sf' ' ATL? Alvin Saarela .. Robert Saumer Margaret Sausman Jean Siekkinen William Skelton Vernon Strutzel . i - i i 41? , 15 V A 'S , ff ia- . -P . Shirley Sustersic Patrick Trihey William Troutfetter Lee Weiberg Patricia Whitcra ft 28 Arlette Mikulich Barbara Omlid John Sale ai Diane Studier idx Shirley Zuponcic L 2' E' Lx 5 4 Bill Aho I 45 , fv- I Sandra Brascugli an A 0- y, X J 1 , to . George Diaz -5-f x 6 Charles Forry Pamela Gurton ,- FRESHMEN -1' .4 , '52 iff.: Janice Baudek Susan Bayless . 'E 5 2' sr, it 5 dl V , , A Q t , is K ' , ,., Jim Brown Mike Brovxm .. D 6 . 6. - ' WD I r X Phyllis Downey 'Ni .7 .J Dan Goodell Eleanor Halmet QQ 5 fn Barbara Edvyards Arlene Gozdanovic Margaret Hanka r 3 Norma Be lange -. s J.. i CW fa Ei. i David Bradach u, , i . in 'nf' ' s. X4 A Robert Christeck Francis DeLage ver y - CL . 3, II! X 3 I sl'-sg -S ff. ff 1 . L4 X.. Ray Evans Gerald Fondie Joe Grebenc Dick Hough V G Joyce Guillory Joseph Hunstiger 0-w 1- 94 Arlene Johnson Bonnre Johnson gr- 'I' Con Keppel Robert Korpr JH' Vlncent Lacer Kenneth Makl Delwyn N1em 1 L Gerald Latola I Fred Mrhehch ix Abe If Bonnie Olson 1 Bruce Johnson Johann Korva V1v1an LaVal1ey Helen Mrtsche ,,. 'Dx Peter Jurkovrch we-'1 Marrbeth Krasovetz Eugene Lowrey Anthony Mrsmash Q2 9 Patue Olson Suzanne Orazern 30 Paula Kakkonen X5-fi Matt Kunnary 41 Bruce Makr I-2' if Larry M1SmaSh Pamela Paynter ' h -1' I Vxgiq 'x ' 'A ll V J' L 4 r ' 7 fa! 7 V . , t -, Cl C ' ' I I V E, f gk ' N, R ff t t ' 1 ' , I 4,5 fi, 7 kk.. , 'R ' Q K , A F- ' .QA . , ntrt 5 vo t ' gr' 5 . X K , 1, t A,-' . t. X A' M. A ff J I - L , ' 5 - ,, - e G'- 'K fa, , . li Q . dk x ' ' , fl 4 YA 4' 9'- Dick Perala A A-ir I P ., -1 'fren i ku ,lt .Q Jerry Rebrovich X ' A , fb , gli - Glen S joblom 9.x 'D ' ' 1 James Stevens 7 'Oh 1 il Elizabeth Vail --1' Geraldine Petr James Robinson A Nancy Smolich g- , L. in 1 if ' f 1 T .fig ..,. Melvin Toratti Rolland Varin Darlene Wierimaa , . QD- ! 4 - X Katherine Peterson Diane Rukavina nk my Janice Spangenberg 'F ' Rosemary Trihey 5: ' Q 'Lt Fr t I I Dale Weulander James Williams ss. .fi 1 Dorothy Polus w... .':'Ai Jeanette Rytty 3 I Antoinette Spehar l y .I , Billie Jean Turpela ' 1 1 - ,Q ,, A, X i, Bruce White Deanne Yerich 1 S. ix dv' Christy Potter A , Eugene Saumar G 6 Carol Stepetz ss -1 5 ,Q x Q83 . ' mf' ' xlg A Marshall Tynjala Q ' . 'D , A Lars Wickingstad S. in ,Z Z ACTIVITIES -i' h,.,.lS : 'NX 2, Q 2 C31 Q Yi-1 W -3 45 X if QNX I X 22,2-1 ' Z N-:kip W The Junior Class had two important projects to plan. The class play which was Cinderel1a Cottage and the Junior and Senior Prom. The theme chosen for that was Roman Holiday. ln their election of officers they chose James Molick as president, Doran Koste as Vice President, Gwen Loken as secretary, and Henry Paulisich as treasurer. Their advisors were Mr. Korpi and Mr. Fadlovich. and Miss Bitker Being a senior was the big thing everyone looked forward to. Two of the big proJects put on by the seniors were in the fall their class play and in the spring-Class Day To do this they needed experi enced and capable leaders So the Semor Class chose the same class officers they had has as Juniors President- Rodney Rosandrch Vice President Doug Faragher Secretary- Clifford Pessonen Treasurer- Elaine Maki Their advisors were Mrs Lervisk and Mr Rukavrna The Sophomore Class was the beginning of the high school activities The sophomore s big pro1ect.s were the Halloween Dance and the one act plays they pre sented to the Student Body They elected as their class officers: Pat Trlhey president Karen Wagner vice president. Judy Halmet secretary and Allan Niemi- treasurer Their advisors were Mr Reagan BACK ROW, 1-r: Tony Wi1liams,8thg Peggy Tregillis, 8thg Suzanne Orazem, Qthg Judy Halmet, l0thg Peter Jurkovich 9thg Eugene Erickson,'7thg Patty Christek,'7thg FRONT ROW, l-r: Dick Maki, 11, Treasurerg Darlene White, 12, Vice - Presidentg Clifford Pesonen, 12, Presidentg Elaine Kunnary, 11, Secretaryg Bill Greenhalgh, 10, missing. One group ready to start off the school year of 1955-56 was the Student Coun- cil. Two representatives from the 7th through the 12th grades were elected in the spring before, and the officers were elected, also. A mixer dance was one of the first fall projects of the Council and plans were made to have several throughout the year in conjunction with the yearbook staff. The council, too, was in charge of the Homecoming activities when the Aurora Blackhawks played the Biwabik Braves on Oct. 19. The parade on the 18th was one of the best and the dance on the 19th was a hugh success. On Nov. 3 and 4, the four officers of the Council, along with Mr. Haroldson and Mrs. Leiviska, attended the Minnesota Association of Student Council's con- vention in Hibbing. This convention is to present to Student Councils, from all over the state, mutual problems in the schools where the Student Council might be able to help. At the conventions there were discussion groupsondifferent problems which every member could participate in and offer his opinion. By attending the convention the Student Council received many valuable and useful ideas on Student Government. The Student Council also helped the yearbook staff put on a school Karnival this year. The Student Council is rapidly becoming an important organization of the school. 34 -lk'l-J-xlllj -.AJ-Slnbfllil ILKAXXL, . Kay mntscn, .Anne Krulc, Mlmeagraphers Typisis Darlene fhite, Judy Ii lj, G-,gen Johnson' L. to R.: Sharon Smolich, Janet Johnson FRONT ROW L. to R.: Beverly Leete, Charlene W N Li, 1 Oren Jud Er Miss Dessa Rajacich. Jackle Johnston Hum. BACK Row L. ro R.: Darlene whne, 5 U 1 5' Mary Ellen Antilla HUHUHII XX NJN' 9 MZ, as ..1......L?2! c S0000 ay QBQQ5-A .-N xeqi- I KO K . ' 1- CJN5 X08 ' 32 gg, I any X ,Z X . 3 L , l, C f ' ,ji rm ' A 5 9 , A In . X .' L 'V , N ,7 I' f' ge - ', Roger Skerbirz Art- R - V f 1 Cm,' ,, Ji WOW ednor Blgjigey R 1 Z' 1 09 ess M Usa . Qongle Faith hQS'idg0p6QS ALCflCtGTlED of the BAtcjmmefdwh SERVICES n wc H n z ' c 1 f 2 r f 4, .1 A rim.-. inae ss . gxdxxof, ..r ,wer .Le f 94.5, nf ,lice Ogg is next h 0 ,Un 9l.l+2. Other' honor stu- Baccaluurbate Ser- 'ents named are Harc-u Brown with a 90.35 average and let Kilpela with 90.17. tunnis has been z-ctive in the i Tc-an-Age Club Student Cguncj rus, Declzziation, Class Officer ,Wh vices far the graduating Class ef 1955 will be held in the hiqh School euflitvrium on Sunday, June 5 ' Seniors Ronald Nemanic, Eddie Berdice, Bill Carlson, Dick Thompson, Doug Faragher, Harry Johnson, Stan Plevell '55 SEASON We were off to another big football season! Nine lettermen were back on the squad. They were Ronald Nemanic, Stanley Ple- vell, Eddie Berdice, Harold Johnson, Douglas Faragher, Bill Carl- son, David Grivette, Dick Thompson, and Jerry Kiskinen. To com- plete the squad Vic Klune, George Polus and Dick Fontecchio, be- gan their careers as regulars. Coach Pete Jurkovich began practice in August and the first three games paid off. l. Aurora 40 Tower 14 2. Aurora 59 Nashwauk 17 3. Aurora 13 Mt. Iron 13 Then came the blow! Buhl toppled us by the score of 27 to 12 and away went the Arrowhead Football League Championship. Again they soared when we beat Keewatin 46 to 7. Our final game, homecoming, we played with Biwabik. lt was a complete suc- cess as we scalped the Braves 43 to 13. Because of that pow-wow our Aurora Blackhawks ended the season in third place. Juniors and sophomores Vic Klune, George Polus, and Dave Grivette. 5 8134 S.. ., ,A .Q ..-.g V: fm ad 5, Q C-fs 3-6 Bombers FRONT ROW L to R Paul Moyer Patrick Tr1hey Tony Turk, Tony Mishmash. Roger Raihala, Vince Lacer, Robert Dundleberger, Vern Strutzel, Bruce White. BACK ROW: Jerry Fondie,JimRobinson. David DePau1is, Bruce Johnson, Peter Jurkovich Jr., John Boese, John Sales. Dick Fontec- chio, David Bradach. Coach Peter Jurkovich and Ass't coach Tom Reagan Managers: Chuck Williams and Fred Zuponsic 3 9? I Ed Berdxce and Coral Loken Ronme Nemamc and Da rlcnc Whmte Gwyn Iokcn .md George Polus f. ,N 9 3 x 'N 5... 4. I Q1-mmnmf 0 c fb m 3 0 o H 2 5 : CQ E' Prxncess Joyce Prluce VIHCC 1 Q. 'K Blllfarlson a 1012806 L Jerry Klskmmn and Judy Lrll-cmn Duma Jasper and V 14 R lump 1 X 4' X 1 v x 38 5 A Q 1 ' g V v K ' A i 7 5 1. . . 1, , ' - '4 , , . 'M x 4 ,? Q Q , K: f, if , J, C ff, If Q fvq X : 11 A 4 Q A x? . nav ' X . 'X l - G . - X Lf . . V . J , ,MNA j f ' W. X 4 X . ----me ,..v- '. 1 I I ' T 4 , N M' 1: 1-W 5 X- -. 'fa - fs, amfgi 2 k ,!,pnHf9'z, 4' I 'X MMM .QE I . ui ,V ., W , , 1 Q Q ,., -425' VH FX , A f-M-f- -4d 4.-if , L wwe.. .i H . 5, ' Q N '- - ' :1 ' W f , Jx WT cz. V x, h . . S.. L , 3 X , ' - A l tw x 4 T L ' , ,, ,I ' A y x A L I 5 5 ' ' A . ' ' ' l Senior Class Float Each year the classes ofAurora High School en- ter floats in the football Homecoming Parade. This parade sets off the Homecoming events. The winners of the prizes this year were: lst Prize - Senior Classg Znd Prize - Sophomore Class, and 3rd Prize - Cheerleaders. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners. The class with the lst prize winning float has a plaque passed on to them on which the present year is engraved and also the year in which the class will graduate. HOMECOMING Tad Freshmen Float Cheerleader 's Float BQKQ 25 Q Palo-Markham Teenage Float FLOATS 8th Grade Float 7th Grade Float Sophomore Float BEAT THE BRAVES ' Darlene Wh1te, Semor CHEERLEADERS we Beverly Vernon, Junior Vyna Kumpula, Jumor Dixie Fondi. Sophomore Sandra Elaine Kunnary, Junior Deanovic, Sophomore V , E. - - N. H. S. members at the beginning of the 1955 fall term were: back row-Rodney Ros- ix andichg Billy Wesala, Program Co-chairmang Clifford Pesonen, Presidentg Dick Thompson, Program Co-chairmang front row-Kay Mattson, 'ax' Secretaryg Hellen Holmen, Vice-President, and Sharon Smolich. Treasurer. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY In November too, wonder and comment again ran high. Who would be the students named to Aurora's Hematite Chapter that semester? The entire stu- dent body knew the scholarship committee was compiling the faculty's ratings of the scholastically elegible candidates on--Character, Leadership, Service. Finally the day came when the seven active members gave an assembly program to initiate the accepted candidates. Three juniors and four seniors were called from the student body to the platform, where they were given the charges of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. They were given lighted candles representing the Society's four character traits, repeated the Society's pledge, and signed the charter. As full-fledged members they were then given their pins and identification cards. 1955 Fall Initiates, the Juniors, Sydney Ann Colvin, Doran Koste, Henry Jo Paulisich, and Seniors, Lois Boese, Glenna Hostetter, Janet Johnston, and Jackie Johnston had received the highest honor to be given high school students. FRONT ROW L. to R.: Janet Johnson. Lois Boese, Kay Mattson. Sharon Smolich. Glenna Hostetter, Sydney Colvin. Jackie Johnston. BACK ROW: Hellen Holmen, Clifford Pesonen, Dick Thompson. Bgly Wesala, Rodney Rosandich. Doran Koste. Henry Jo Paulisich- a sent 4-2 ACTIVITIES hx wg N fi- QQN V - Q5 gag H V LI II Q s F 3 ,-'.f'j ' I-'Q X 2 6 E- N 9 , Lf 111 Ti' . ' ,FDI 4 .I I X Jw X-xc ' X X fW-N J L x, w Q ' I C If '., I ,Q X 4, V55 XX L N I ' fx X 'Za X is f nn I 0 f ll tw Nxz . B A al We . lm 45, ff. J ll K N t X s n 5115--J-., N. .tlll1W IHmllmull X xl? W J -K Wil 1- x X , if L. to R.: Coral Loken, President: Gwyn Loken. Vice-President: Jackie Johnston, Secretary: Sharon Smolich. Treasurergjanet Johnson, Trans- portation Chairman PEP CLUB Pat Round Barbara Omlid Pat Ellingson Gwyn Loken Bob Christek Geraldine Peterson Diane Rukavina Billie Turpela Dionne Weiberg Con Kepple Janice Baudek Deane Yerich Michael Brown Paula Kaukkonen Carol Stepetz Mary Kay Miglerini Pat Whitecraft Janet Prince Lorraine Forry Vince Lacer Phyllis Dawning Bonnie Johnson Pamela Paynter Renee Hakala Matt Kunnary Arlene Gozdanovic Richard Hough Elinor Nancy S Judy Barbara Berdice Pat O'Brien Natalie Gantz Kathy Rissanen David Bradach Arlene Johnson Joyce Guilory Toni Spehar Jurkovich Hill Hanka tiger Joanne Gerow Karen Sausman Joyce Reaves Judy Erikson Glenna John Boese Shirley Jackie lotte Johns on Mar Bonnie Olson Ray This organization was started by Mrs. Thompsonjust last year. lt has grown rapidly,under her leadership. At home games one side of the gym is reserved for the Pep Club, which reallybolsters the team. Last year a bus was chartered for transportation to most of the out-of-town games. Some of the fans even managed to attend the game at International Falls, quite a distance from here. With this enthusiasm of members, the Pep Club should keep on as a hugh success. Lois Boese Judy Erikson Delores Finnila Hellen Holmen Janet Johnson Elaine Maki Kay Mattson Sharon Smolich Frances Stepetz Darlene White Anne Krulc Gwyn Johnson Judy Norrell Glenna Hostetter Jackie Johnston Pat Holton Joyce Reaves G.A.A. Officers- Frances Stepetz, Elaine Kunnary, Pat Holton, Diane Jasper Lorraine Forry Natalie Gantz Gwen Loken Doris Nori Carol Crandall Janet Prince Beverly Vernon Pat Ellingson Pat O'Brien Pat Whitcraft Vina Kumpula Charlene Huhta Judy Kocjancich Elaine Kunnary Arlene Halonen Carol Koken Mary Ellen Antilla 45 Pat Round Janet Belongia Sharon Markley Joanne Gerow Yvonne Krulc Janice Ellingson Judy Halmet Shirley Zuponcic Dixie Fondie Diane Jasper Arlette Mikulich Lornice Erikson Carol Halberg Marilyn O'Brien Barbara Berdice vs. -.I FRONT ROW L. to R.: Fred Zuponcic- football managenbasketball, baseball: Chuck Williams- football managerg Stanley Plevell- football. bas- ketball, baseball: Harold Johnson- football. BACK ROW: DougFaragher- football, basketball manager: Jerry Kiskinen- football, basketball. baseballg Bill Carlson- football, basketball man- ager, baseball: Ronnie Nemanic- football, bas- ketball: Ed Berdice- football, basketball, base- ball: Dick Thompson- Knot presentj football, basketball, baseballg Bill Wrage- Knot presentj basketball: Steve Engst- Cnot presentj football, basketball. The Letterrnen's Club is composed of Senior High School boys who have earned letters in football, basketball, baseball, and track. To earn a letter in football or basketball one must at least play one half of the quarters in every game. In baseball one must play at least half of the innings of each game. To win a letter in track participants must earn ten points in a duel meet or else place in District competition. The organization is headed by Pete Jurkovich. The club sponsors dances during the high school year to earn money for trips. We take our hats off to these boys who are really interested in sports. David. Grivette- football, basketballg John Boese- football: George Polus- football, basketballg Dick Dunkleberger- Vic Klune- footballg Bob Dunkleberger football. football. DISTRICT 27 CHAMPS Th1s 1S the year was the theme song around Aurora dur1ng the bas ketball season But when 1tCa.1'I'16 t1me for the tournament playoffs there wasn't such a sure feellng Too many Auroran's remembered other years when the chances looked good but the Blackhawks had lost FIVE tlmes 1n 15 years the team advanced as far as the f1nals but was then defeated Tuesday March 6 was the n1ght The Aurora Pep Club and the band were there before most of the tournament crowds had arr1ved The Gllbert Bucs record for the year had not been too 1mpress1ve but that meant noth1ng As soon as the game started the Pep Club and the Aurora fans began the1r contmuous cheer1ng The game seemed to be over before lt had begun Aurora had won They flew over the Bucs w1th the score of 86 59 The score of 86 broke prev1ous tournament scormg records All of us watched the other game breathlessly to see whom we would play V1rg1n1a scored over Tower Soudan and so V1rg1n1a was our next te st Dlsaster struck' Stan Plevell one of our most able guards and spark of the team was 1nJured and rumors were c1rculat1ng that he would be unable to play Some of the fans' hopes sunk others sa1d that Stan's 1nJury and 1nab1l1ty to play would make the team play harder They were rlght The Aurora Black hawks seemed to have some maglc control on the ball Countless records were broken B1ll Wrage scormg 40 po1nts broke the record that had been prev1ously held by Colosomo of Eveleth Stan was able to play for a short wh1le that n1ght and upon enter1ng the game was cheered by all the fans The b1g test Aurora to play Ely for the champ1onsh1p of D1str1ct 27 A the team warmed up you could sense the t1ghtness and nervousness of the Hawks The Blackhawks look1ng so sober wh1le warmmg up caused many people to say I w1sh I could go on the floor and help them Anervous tensmon also exlsted the only t1me they were ahead of Aurora They came as close as four pomts behlnd at one po1nt but that was all The game went on and yet no one dared say We've got the game A surge from Ely was st1ll poss1ble Fmally the buzzer sounded endlng the game Tears of happlness and excrtement cheer 1ng and huggmg were all m1xed 1n together The ushers held back the crowd whlle the trophles and prctures taken but the students couldn't stand lt any longer There was a. b1g surge of h1gh school students and town fans movmg out on the floor Everyone hugged the players and all faces were gleam1ng w1th happmess Aurora had flnally won after wa1t1ng slnce l927' The score 90 68 broke the prevlous record of the G1lbert game After the game the hlgh school students and the team met at Rob1nson's Cafe where areceptron was prov1dedfor the team Town's people came m and congratulated them There s1tt1ng on one of the tables was the most beaut1ful slght the trophy It was earned by the fmest group of players you could ever want to see B111 Wrage D1ck Thompson Stanley Plevell Eddme Be r d1ce George Polus Rodney Kestl Jerry K1skensen Fred Zuponc1c Steve Engst Dav1d Er1kson D1ck Fontecchxo Bruce Johnson and Peter Jurkov1ch Aurora H1gh School takes 1ts hat off to you' And Coach Tom Reagan Aurora H1gh School takes off a speclal hat to you' 9 I' 1 1 -.---' ' Q . , - a s . . . . , among the fans. The game began, and Ely put in the first basket. That was . . D 0 3 ,, . . . , 1 . n u ' , n , . . , . : . , .. i , , . . . , 9 1 I f I 4 1-Ml' sr 1. 1. 2 ew rug- 2 kk, C K FQ. ,--xx 0-Q ,f-. a S ' X 42 :ral 0 X A. , 0 ' 'UL3 ,Uk wtf' X Q U J 9 Judy Norrell Janet Johnson xl Q m XB li K Q QQ QL ,.- -all Joanne Gerow K A ' I A a Queen Judy and King Eddie BASKETBALL HOMECOMING 1955-1 956 The Basketball Homecoming of 1955 - '56was held February 26, and was reigned over byQueen Judy Erik- sonandKingEddie Berdice. The homecoming game was with Ely and King Eddie proved to be worthy by being high point man of the evening. As a show of respect for our sover- eign, Queen Judy, the team came through with a 95-63 score. The Homecoming Dance was held following the game in honor of the royalty. Queen Judy was attended by four very attractive ladies-in-waiting: Janet Johnson and Judy Norrell, sen- iorsg Elaine Kunnary, juniorg Joanne Gerow, sophomore. King Eddie and Oueen Judy N,. 'M S Q i -. 'JW-75 4. Q 5 V J-if ' ! X 1- ' A if - ,, f , 'ity hix - lv 4? 5 I, .V y 42... E O.. I: 4, 2' ' .x f ' . , t I r , , N be af -'Ji' F Q J J Q ' we ' 4 ' A ' 2 ijt L V X 3 3 w 4 rf X Elaine Kunnary '5gv?fff5f3 '?' , 1 ,, wks . qw ,. 'V 1 A WAV, HEMATITE OnApril 22,1955, the newly elected members of the Na- tional Honor society were initiated into this organization. It was a formal affair and went over very nicely. As each member signed their name to the charter, they lit a candle. The light- of of these candles was very significant to the group as it stood for Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. This was the first time in the history of Aurora High School, that there has ever been any initiation of Honor students. All members of the Honor Society will have yellow tassels on their caps and red stoles on their gowns, when they graduate. To belong to this organization is a great honor. CHAPTER JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Cast for Cinderella Cottage . . . . . Coral Zeleznikar . .Charlene Huhta . . Roger Raihala . .Sydney Colvin . . Jim Molick . . .Vyna Kumpula . . . . .Henry Paulisich . . David Grivette . . . .Gail Anderson . . . . Pat O'Brien . . . . . Dennis Norrell Violet .........,.. Stinky Boyer Directed by Miss Mary Knutson The Junior Class Play was presented Marion Fuller. . Abbie Fuller . . Everitt Fuller. . Patsy Fuller. . . Bob Fuller. . . Spanky Minuti. . Jim McKay . . . Otto Kirschmeir. . Mr. Conkle . . . Daisy Freemont Steve. ..... . . to the high school students on February 16, andthe evening performance was given that same night. The three act comedy con- cerned the Fuller family. Everitt, the ab- sent-minded inventor father, Marion, the oldest daughter, trying to overcome the despairing effects of polio, Patsy, trying to solve the families problems and still keep her menagerieg Mr. Conkle, and his untiring attempts to collect the rent from the pet shop owner, Mr. Kirschmeirg Jim McKay who is working with Steve on an apartment building, brings r o m anc e t o Mariong and Daisy Freemont who brings the joyful news of Patsy's lucky ticket to the Cinderella House, Spanky and Bob and her father's car make an inseparable three- some, and Aunt Abbie who does her best to discipline a motherless family. Patsy, despite Violet, brings the story to a happy climax. ALTOS. BACK ROW, 1-r: Karen Wagner, Elaine Maki, Sharon Smolich, Frances Stepetz, Hellen Hol- men, Dixie Fondie, Shirley Zuponcic, Arlette Mikulich. FRONT ROW, 1-r: Virginia Mae Beloy, Lois Hietala, Darlene White, Judy Norrell, Glenna I-lostetter. MIXED CHORUS As the mixed chorus was quite large this year and so many things inter- fered with the practice, Mr. Paynter started a girl's triple trio and a boy's quartet. He felt we could get more done this way and could use the whole cho- rus for only certain programs. The girl's triple trio consisted of Jackie Johnston, Janet Belongia, Janet Johnson, Roberta Larson, Elaine Ulman, Diane Jasper, Darlene White, Sharon Smolich, and Karen Wagner. The boy's quartet included Douglas Faragher, Charles Williams, Fred Zuponcic and John Loewen. The whole chorus sang at the Christmas Program and the separate groups sang in the spring. TENOR Charles Williams BASSES. John Loewen, Pat Trihey, Ted Staples. SOPRANOS. BACK ROW, 1-r: Roberta Larson, Arlyne Jenkins. MIDDLE ROW: Joanne Gerow, Diane Jasper, Kathleen Rissanen, Carol Halberg. Janet Belongia. FRONT ROW: Jackie Johnston, Dionne Weiberg, Elaine Ulman, Renee Hakala. 56 no Y xr z, 4, G Kink .vu ,.,, 9 .1-vi-f in 5,1 V S. f-f-- 4 . .9 5- ' gf t I H - . A ii- Aiwa. if ' 'U U N 'X 4 O ' 1 SPRING ACTIVITIES 1955 5:53 U I I xx UA II - J ,Ng I ff 'ey 1 Q is 3 Fw , AQHW WI'm'1'y Vwxl 51411151 HI, Buv? -N- , w a, ,4m , ' c 1 A one's Chip ? 55? iii? , , ,ia 4: V, 42 4 W1 3 il :iff ,ii 1-Qi '21, 'Q' .Ux Ez' F5 W4 Q' I X 4?6f'it'?+?? On April 28, 1955, the Junior Class pres- ented their play, which was one of the best and funniest in Aurora High School history. Since they were hampered by many interrup- THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED tions, such as Prom, Music Festivals, etc., the cast had little time in which to practice. But when they did practice, it was willingly and wholeheartedly. With many details worked out at the last minute, they achieved the desired result. Just ask anyone that saw it!!! CAST Laurie Huntington ...... Sidney Huntington. . . Martha Huntington . . Wally Huntington . . . Miss f Gus J Gustavesky Joan Wood .......... Ted Wood. . . Lillian Wood . . . Mark Bradford ..... . Horatio P. Honeywell . . Amelia Dennis ...... Caroline Blakesly . . Grace Schoenbeck . . . Walola Breckenridge . . . Therese Brown. . . . . 61 Darlene White Bill Carlson Janet Johnson Charles Williams Kay Mattson Judy Erikson Douglas Faragher Sharon Smolich Ronald Nenfanic Dick Thompson Judy Norrell Carol Loken Jackie Johnston Delores Finnila Frances Stepetz ki GRADUATION-1955 Thirty-two seniors said good-bye to Aurora High School June 8, 1955. This ended the era of small classes. This year's senior class will graduate over sixty-five. Already it is twice the size of the class of '55. Graduation was the climax of a very eventful year. The usual class projects - Class Play, - Class Day, skits, etc. rounded out the extra curricular activities and were enjoyed by all. BASEBALL 8. TRACK The Aurora B1ackhawk's Baseball Team opened the season with Z5 candidates for the Varsity. They jumped off to a good start winning five of their first six games. Then tragedy struck! ! Fifteen boys were kicked off the squad for failing to show up for a Saturday game with Ely. The Hawks buried by the Wolves that game, 17-6. This was heartbreak for a few Hawks - Tony Kr Stan Plevell, Dick Thompson, Jerry Kiskinen and Jim Bradach who were especially interested in paying back Ely for the loss in the district basketball tournament. In the Districttournament Aurora won the first game with Cook, 12-Z. They lost the following day, 14-O, to a strong Falls nine. il . I , fl H., qv., iff Wayne Hakala Billy Wrage Clifford Pesonen Arlene l-lalonen Janet Johnson Those good old kinder garten days. Arlyne Jenkins Karen Sausman Gary Bayliss Gwen Johnson Dorrine McDonald w Q as 4. A.. . r K .c...f ,, 1' lr- . fits ,-r X Q -x M 3 rl H, V ,145- Smile pretty for the camera! CElaine Makij ' Weigh more than you thought? Uackie John- stonj , fr A look all her own. - i W You'regonnagetburned! fGlenna Ho- CMargaret Harinenj 05 45. 55 Heuer, 7'1 R Q' cb I Brigh , What's the face for Delores? if r-fl I 'P N! F A '-ff Q F e. 1223 'E X 1 U1 Z 1 'ik' I , Hi, yourself, Janet! fSchwarzj -V ' qrrhniiap .Vx Pretty coy! fDarlene Whitey . ,f I j if 5 W l yt S W 3 f A 1 ,. 4 x '. 5, as uuu M t eyes! Uudy Eriksonj Dressed up and happy, too! fSteve Engstj 'Hg Little angel? fLois my Boesej -. v Set to go steady so soon, Sharon? fSmo- lichj , BACK, l-r: Barbara Hill, Ronald Nemanic, Kay Mattson, Bill Wrage, Gene Halberg, Douglas Faraggher, Kay Sims. FRONT, l-r: Shirley Sustersic, Stanley Plevell, P, P, Rodney Bird, l-lellen I-lolmen ' 'P Q. 9 L ' :- ' uf .L , ' 'L , ' 1' -4- ' 2 E' 2 K 9, ,f 41 ' K 1 . S? 'w,Q 5 I f YD 4 , 1 . ,V xi! 3 lf Prom 1955 ,F 'N' wwf' fe- Ha 1 x. f .'-.yrs E'-M -:-X Oriental Gardens lv bf Doug n Dia ne 'Z 1321 0,1 . W4 y y A X 'Y' X NJ Gary n Myrna David n Vyna Chuck n Shirl Ron nn.. Pam if 4 4 ' 0 M , FAVORITE COUPLES rank n Arlene Dave n Sharon Pat n Steve, Ed n Judy nf ANNUAL fl .S-:r Q! Y Y K J Sharon Smoltch Judy Kojanclch Buslness Managers Z .. ff Z .ff ...-vvf Roger Rathala if , af 1' ,x 'S 26 Y 6 V'qf'! X Ox STAFF as A X t se, Janet Johnson Editor ur Henry Pauhsch Assxstant edltor ' .3 Vx +,i.L -si, Roger Skerbxtz Art edt Rodney Rosandlch Dlck Thompson Football edltor Basketball edltor FIRST ROW Jaclue Johnston Glenna I-lostetter, HellenHo1men SECOND ROW Elaxne Kunnary Mr Echo Lelvlska Advlsor THIRD ROW Janet Prtnce Pat O Brlen General Staff 000 'vp 0C o 0 anna, 5 --' + ., ir.-1-S Judy Erxkson Feature edxtor X by S Qi Doran Koste -5 Xi J is l din V v. 2 X of ' xx 9 yr, -2 Hr, J ' Nw NM . K ' 4 Y d ELA ' N L I N tl ,A x ,H A L, -f 'kv-, X. 'fx - -E Y f 43, A .r ' ' . 2 ' ' av? -' .-f Ss, ' - ' ,X - - - sg A i A - - 4: , If vu O x 7 . Q -S , . 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