Benson High School - Chippewa Yearbook (Benson, MN)

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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.

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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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ScAool 'DotfA RICHARD HILLEREN EDITH GROEHLER This newcomer to Benson high school added her enthusiasm and pep to the cheerleading group. Edith has been a mem- ber of the library club. ELSIE GROTHE This German lass participated in chorus and glee club. She is quiet and friendly and a hard worker. JUANITA HAARSTAD “Nita” had the amazing fac- ulty for getting along with everybody. She was active in chorus, glee club, and G.A.A. Tall, blond, and intelligent de- scribes him perfectly. “Dick” prefers physics to all other classes and has proven his ex- cellence in oratory. He kept busy as president of the senior class, business manager of the annual, and as a member of chorus, track team, science club and declamation. VIVIAN HIMLEY “I copied Vivian’s paper, so it must be right”—often heard was this remark about the brainy brown-eyed lass. No one attempted to surpass her abil- ity to stay at the head of the class. Vivian typed for the “Gopher’s Whistle,” was a member of the annual staff, G.A.A. and was co-valedictor- ian. GUY HOLLENBECK A boy with definite view points concerning marriage is Guy. “Gunther’s” biggest moment was being selected for the all- state football team, and he plans to pursue this sport when he at- tends the University of Minne- sota. Co-captain of both foot- ball and basketball teams, Guy was also on the golf and track teams, and was a member of the annual staff, student coun- cil, band, science club, and was an honor student. HOWARD HANSON This man with the handsome physique and big smile seem- ed to have most of his interests outside of school but did okay in both places. “Howie” star- red on the football team. ELSIE HOLM A smile, blue eyes, blond hair, and neat dress all added up to Elsie who looked forward to working in Chicago following school. DOROTHY HENSCH A studious girl with a passion for musical classics is Doro- thy. She continued her favor- ite hobby in glee club, chorus, and sextette. Dorothy was also a member of the library club. DOROTHY HUNDER Another blond is Dorothy, whose quiet, contemplative ex- terior is very deceptive. To know her is to like her. Doro- thy typed for the “Gopher’s Whistle” and was a member of the library club. 14