Austin High School - Austinian Yearbook (Austin, MN)

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Pronwnaders Parade Jot-huniseli, Gosh---' Urvult, Noun, lxohlwx-s -l'VK'llNUIl -ll'lll4Ull Arnold. Care For Punch? Mary Ile-sl. .Inj Ifvlllivll 'ef' I fs. 4? ,gk isp. ' 'SSH' f N Kr t f i a rrar e- 4 ' ,N K -...,.,..u-'r K , ,K .wks r :sl , i 5 i, iz ga ,tj 43,3 Wlmiq A I' Ps, ,WVQ5 my il Q. is li lk A N.-.v - 555' W 7 4 , ,Www , L 8 PROM-ise lbr Fun Gophers don't dance and gophers don't go to proms-but if they did, they would enjoy attending Austin's proms. Prime entertainment feat of the junior class. the 1951 Prom was held at the Terp ballroom on May 29. Maestro Cliff Kyes and his orchestra controlled the downbeats. Well-filled dance programs were checked minutely before each new number began, and again couples changed partners to swing into the strains of a waltz. Halfway through the evening, junior and senior officers and their partners took the lead in the Grand March as full lights came on for the benefit of chaperones and guests. Flash bulbs flickered, and the soft swish of many feet could be heard above the music as the endless lines went through the forma- tions of the March. On they danced through the cool evening, stopping only occasionally for a refreshing bottle of pop. Many of the less enduring couples made their way to the booths for a few minutes of much-needed rest. Although the Prom itself ended at mid- night, it did not finish the festivities. Private parties were held in individual homes, and larger groups adjourned to the Country Club. Yes, a gopher might well remember this night long after his golden gopher skin has turned to silver.

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I WIl0fC,S the I ep? Nlallvy Ll2lll'llH1ll, llclly NL'Sl1'H'll2ll'tl, lien Chase, Slmroii Smit' Unpacking Supplies Mr. llutm-hcx', Mix Milhucii Play Is Needed, T00 Of course you've heard the saying, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. How true it is! Everyone knows that a well- rounded personality requires that the stu- dent participate in extra-curricular affairs as well as play the role of the proverbial book-worm. It would be difficult, indeed, for any of us to say truthfully that nothing here interests us, for our school system offers jobs to be done, clubs, and sports to fill the needs of either the most studious or lazy. For those musically inclined, Austin has bands, orchestras, and choruses. The fellows desiring to run off excess energy can try out for any of their school's fine athletic teams, while the more ambitious of the girls may lose a few of those extra pounds by signing up with the Girls' Ath- letic Association. Equally important to many are the organizations such as the Hi-Y and the Friendship Club, where everyone can get together for a good time as well as ac- complish many useful projects. Paralleling our school growth is our com- munity expansion. Heading the list of city- wide developments has been our Sterling Shopping Center which provides quite a con- trast to some of the aging buildings on Aus- tin's main street.

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'-'i- ' uf TTT ' 'f' W Join the Party After the ball was over, nearly all the promenaders attended the party at the Coun- try Club. Following an evening of dancing and eating, several became involved in a little dare. Some ingenious lad suggested a bit of golf. and without much persuasion he had twelve droopy-eyed volunteers beside him. Their score being in the low seventies after the first hole. they decided to move on to another party. Later, the prom-goers decided it was high time for breakfast, so they became self in- vited guests at the home of one of their group. With some food in their stomachs, they picked up added energy and strength to call on other friends for second breakfasts. Many hours and many courses later, the party-goers Cvery full and tiredj decided to head for home. They were happy that the day was a holiday, as they would undoubted- ly have been late for first hour class. Tell lwe Another Une I kimwles Il0llU'lll'l'lX. flI'l'lK'llL'lI lil'llllU'. -llllll' lllilgbl' Russell XY:1m:en. ' 9 lVe rv Off! ,lime Xlrilliizis, AlJ'l'llj'll Norris, liriy .li-lmszm ltss on NIP Shirley Iflllis. M:1yx1:u'4l llJllISUll Tilne Uut lion Harlu-r, Slmron Ifisvlier, .Xmy Mwst-111111, .liryco XYlieeleI'. .1-f 5 s