Benson High School - Chippewa Yearbook (Benson, MN)

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'P iecved 00 SOLVEIG ALSAKER Her ability in almost every line and clever sense of humor has made her a noteworthy figure around school. “Salty” has kept busy as co-editor of the “Whistle,” member of the band, chorus, glee club, swing band, and annual staff. She partici- pated in declamation, junior class play, and G.A.A. LILLY ANDERSON With never a word to say . .against anybody, Lilly is known for her friendly personality. She has participated in chorus for three years. MIGNETTE ANDERSON A Scandinavian girl who has a decided preference for the op- posite sex is “Andy”. She loves to sing and can be heard doing so almost any time. She has taken part in chorus and dec- lamation, and has typed for the “Gopher’s Whistle.” DOROTHY ASLAKSON Our charming homecoming queen proved that beauty ana brains go well together. She trilled the sweetest notes in band, contributed her talents to one-act plays, and was a member of the “Chippewa” staff. She sang as soloist in chorus and glee club, and be- longed to drama club, G.A.A. and science club. MARY CATHERINE AYLMER A girl who never let a thing worry her and also attracted a great deal of attention from the opposite sex was Mary Catherine. “Mac” was co-editor of the “Gopher’s Whistle,” and a member of band, chorus, glee club, G.A.A., junior class play, and “Chippewa” staff. CHET BIRCH Tall, blond, and athletic de- scribes Chet. He won acclaim in football and baseball. ROBERT BRENDEN Easily embarrassed was Bob, our husky football tackle and fullback. At moments he had a most difficult time to control his giggles. Bob participated in baseball, chorus, band, junior class play, and “Chippewa” staff. ROGER BRUESS Another newcomer to our ranks, Roger has demonstrated his ability along athletic lines as a member of the football team. He was a member of the basketball team at Sleepy Eye High School from which he transferred in his senior year. LOUANNE BYRNES She’s a fun-loving girl with whom the Navy rates pretty high. RONALD CORNELIUSEN Ronny’s biggest thrills were in making a basket or hitting a home run. His quiet exterior hides a keen sense of humor. “Comey” has participated in basketball, baseball and track. 12

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 {ttcAan IcveiyA By their diligence the persons pictured above won for themselves the honor of being the nine highest scholastically in their class. Their marks during the last three years earned for them the reward of being chosen honor students. Other praiseworthy efforts were shown by these people in extra-curricular activities. Below are the four students who led us in our senior high activities. As officers they captained the senior class to their goal. Faculty advisers for the senior class were Mrs. Pederson, Mr. Johnson and Miss Quammen. 0 ' SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: R. Hilleren, D. Aslakson. F. Thompson, J. Engleson. 11

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BARBARA COY The Danvers’ sense of humor shines through in the person of Barb. She has intelligence and beauty to complement her humor. “Barb” has taken part in band, chorus, glee club, swing band, library club, science club, junior class play, “Chippewa” staff and was an honor student. DOUGLAS COY Here’s the big and brawny boy from Danvers whose intelli- gence matches his size. “Doug’s” wit is widely apprec- iated by all. He distinguished himself in football and was a member of chorus, band, and student council. He was editor of the annual and salutatorian of the class. WILLIAM COY Better known as “Wimp.” Bill got by with almost everything with his beguiling looks of sweet innocence. This devilish little character played on the football team and was a mem- ber of band, swing band, and the annual staff. JOHN DAAK With his theories comparable to those of Einstein, John was known as the science wizard around Benson Hi. He operated the movie projector in school, participated in one-act plays, junior class play, and science club. He was a member of the annual staff. MARGARET DEVAAN This tiny girl h3ils from De- Graff. “Peggy”, as she is always called, started quite a fad here with her bangs. ARLENE ECKLUND Recognized as the lass with the pretty eyes, Arlene plans to work in Minneapolis upon graduation from high school. JEROME ENGLESON This handsome hunk of man with the melodious (?) voice, starred on the basketball quint, and was a member of the base- ball and golf teams. “Jerry” took part in one-act plays and was a member of the annual staff. VIOLET EVENSON Violet, genial and likable, could always be found working extra hard on bookkeeping, her favorite subject. As her favor- ite sport, Violet preferred ski- ing. MARY ANN GOGGIN This pert little girl from De- Graff is loads of fun and has a ready laugh at all times. LAVONNE GRAVLUN Efficient and quiet, she is known for her conscientious application to her school work.