Benson High School - Chippewa Yearbook (Benson, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1949 volume:

We have found you great and noble DEDICATION To football coach Leon Brockmeyer, whose undying perseverance and understanding leads the Braves to victory both on the football field and the field of life, we dedicate the Chippewa of 1949. All the trophys of the battle Brock's Co-captains admire the 1949 West Central Conference trophy. Should you ask me, whence these stories? Whence these legends and traditions, Stay and read this rude inscription Read this story of Hiawatha. fiave I isfened Jo your-message, We have heard your wonJs of wisdom. We will ffomkof whaf you Jell -us, 1+ is well -for U5- o brothers.. J j£+, 4. 7 “ «£• Mr. C. H. Mogck -wu«- — I jMS-zXC. x«U- ( 'f - s.a Mr. J. A. Grimstad Bravely have you toiled to help us Loft to right: G. MacClellan, Superintendent C. H. Moqck, i. Svingen. C. Strom, T. Hornbacher, F. Kearney. President M. Johnson SCHOOL BOARD Carrying out the administrative duties of Benson High School very capably during the past year was the school board. One of their main tasks these past few months has been the building program, a project under which the high school will be remodeled and expanded. OFFICE WORKERS A quiet but efficient worker. Miss Geneva Ascheman. is employed as secretary in the Veterans Agricultural Training Program. In addition to this. Geneva also works in the main office and in the principal’s office. Always ready to lend a helpinq hand to students and teachers alike is Miss Mildred Pihl, the office secretary. Mildred has worked in the office for three years. Miss Marqaret Lynch, our school nurse, has her time well filled. Besides being school nurse, which takes up a qreat deal of time. Miss Lynch also supervised the Mantoux tests, vaccination and immunization programs, and the dental campaign. They shall (Jidda you and shall teach you LEFT TO RIGHT: Back row—H. Alfons, P. Gilles, L Brockmeyer, H. Cossentine. Front row: J. Skoglund. R. Hanion, M. Myrvick, O. Peterson, H. Buska. ACADEMIC TEACHERS If you hear someone split an infinitive, you can be sure he wasn't a student in Miss Marion Myr- viclc's, Mrs. Hazel Alfons', or Otis Peterson's English class. The English program is supplemented by journalism and speech. If you smell formaldehyde or some chemicals in the halls, either Robert Hanlon's biology class has been dissecting or Paul Gilles' physics or chemistry class has completed an experiment. Anyone trying to find the sixteenth root of 2.123 evidently is a member of Miss Harriet Cossentine's higher algebra class. She also teaches elementary algebra, math, and geometry. Singing the Star Spangled Banner ordinarily wouldn't be taught in history, but that is one of the things done in Howard Buska's American History classs. World History is taught by Leon Brockmeyer; social science and economic geography by Junior Skoglund. Listen to their words of wisdom LEFT TO RIGHT: A. Lolclien, P. Jeffry, M. Gilbertson, E. Lee, D. Hvambsal. D. Olson VOCATIONAL AND MUSIC TEACHERS The credit for guiding us to our musical appreciation and accomplishments goes to Miss Dorothy Hvambsal, vocal instructor, and Albert Lokken, band director. Miss Hvambsal also teaches English, and Mr. Lokken teaches general science. Teaching students to be good homemakers is the particular task of Miss Mae Gilbertson, home economics instructor, who also supervises the noon-lunch program. John Peterson, Paul Jeffrey, and Elmer Lee are instructors in a comparatively new field, the Vet- eran's Agricultural Training Program. Commercial training is given by Dwight Olson. Anyone who intends to enter the business world can make use of the shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping which are offered. Industrial arts, a worthwhile and interesting field for any young man, is taught by John Skala. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Johnson, M. Tonn, C. Jones. V. Prail, T. Lines. P. Johnson, L. Alsaker JUNIOR HIGH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS Teaching the rudiments of English to the younger members of B.H.S. occupies much of Miss Melitta Tonn's and Miss Leona Alsaker's time. Besides that. Miss Tonn directed declamation, and Miss Alsaker directed the Junior Class Play in addition to being the school librarian. Miss Charis Jones is training young minds to think clearly in the subjects of history, geography, and If you see a careless young driver, you can be sure he wasn t a member of Vernon Prail s social studies class. A section on driving and operating an automobile has been added to the regular social studies course. Laying the foundation for later math courses is Miss Pearl Johnson, junior high math instructor. Developing sound bodies is included in ihe work of Craig Johnson, athletic director, and Miss Thalia Lines, girl’s physical education teacher. Mr. Johnson teaches general science and boy s pnysical education. BUS DRIVERS Al Hammer, Lester Smith, Marvin Swanson, L e I a n d Johnson, Bill Peterson, and Julian Strom are the bus drivers who transit the out- of-town students to and from school each day. They also take students to a number of out-of-town games and other school activities. must perish COOKS Preparing the noon lunch are Mrs. Fred Mittelstadt and Mrs. Henry Gulsvig, cooks for the noon lunch program. Miss Mae Gilbert- son, home economics in- structor, is the supervisor for the program and several stu- dent assistants help the cooks serve the meals. NEW GARAGE Benson’s bus garage, lo- cated on the block north of the high school, was built last summer to accommo- date Benson s seven school buses. School supplies are also stored in the garage. 1 Spake to them with voice majestic G- 9- SAGA OF SENIORS It's been a long time — these twelve years that have prepared us for graduation. After the first eiqht years at the Southside , Junior high or in various rural schools, the class came together .n our Freshman year. We elected LaVonne Knutson, president: Eldon Kvam, vice-president; Ronnie Jossart, treasurer, and Elaine Strom, secretary, to lead our class that year. Ah, yes—who could forgel our Freshman year? We were green all right, but we thought we were it. From the girls making tudge in Home Ec and the fellows slaving away on those desks in Industrial Arts, to reciting The Lady ot the Lake and Ivanhoe in English, we really showed our latent. Then our Sophomore year — and that famous Soph convocation. Remember It Pays To Be Ig- norant? Chuck Hughes was president that year and Jerry Hughes, vice-president, with Jeanette Olen, secretary-treasurer. 'Will we ever forget those Biology fild trips? In our Junior year, we really came into our own. First came the class play, Growing Pains. George and Terry really had their troubles, didn't they? The ambition of our class showed up during the foot- ball and basketball games where the Juniors sold pop and candy to earn money for the banquet. And what a banquet it was! In the setting of a beautiful Hawaiian scene, the Juniors were hosts to the Seniors, Faculty and School Board members. Junior Class President Betty Ann Johnson, gave the welcome address, Ronnie Knudsen was vice-president, Beryl Dee Christianson, secretary; Fran Dale, treasurer. We also gave a convocation that year with the theme, Sta.rway to Stardom. At the beginning of the 48-'49 school year, we became the bosses of the school, in other words, Seniors. Upon reaching this grade, the class took over editorship of the Whistle and Chippewa, and became more influential members in various organizations. Graduation culminated twelve very happy years. It's been fun—hasn't it? They the mightiest among many This year I I seniors and 6 juniors were elected for the National Honor Society. The members were elected on the merits of scholarship, leadership, and character. This is the first year members of the junior class have been represented in the society with additional members to be added next year. The seniors that were elected represented the upper fifteen percent of their class, and the juniors represented the upper five percent of theirs. National Honor Society SENIORS Luverne Anderson 1 - A Luverne is one of those quiet, bash- ful boys from the farm; nevertheless, Lu- I verne has the ability to get acquainted 1 easily with everyone. He plans to con- tinue farming after graduation. His fa- i vorite hobby is hunting. This red-haired ' freckle-faced lad hails from north of r Mym i k Benson. f rJ Wayne Anderson A quiet, neat person is Wayne An- derson. He has taken part in track for two years and has been a drummer in band for one year. Wayne always greeted everybody with a friendly smile. He plans on becoming a veterinarian after receiving his schooling at the University of Minnesota. Donald Ascheman Tall, slim, wavy haired Don Ascheman is a ouiet appearing boy from Clontarf. Don showed two apparent interests. farm- ing and a certain junior girl. Don's big- gest thrill came when he drove to Okla- homa last year. He has participated in declamation and one-act plays. His plans for ttie future are undecided. Maurice Aslakson Of medium height, with light blond, wavy hair, nothing ever seemed to bother this jovial lad. Maurice seemed to have most of his interest outside of school, but his school life was by no means dull. His strong bass voice could be heord any 4th hour in chorus, where he was a mem- ber for three years. Maurice also par- ticipated in football for one year. Lewis Bennett Tall and quiet, describes Lewis Ben- nett who gave his time conscientiously and undividedly to his school work; he actually enjoyed subjects like physics and higher algebra! After graduation Lewis plans to |oin the army for a few years and then go to college. Lewis aspires to be an engineer and with tm determination and earnestness, this ambition should not be difficult to achieve. Corrine Bruess Tall. dark, and attractive describes Corrine Bruess who is very popular around the halls of Benson High. Dancing and roller skating take up much of her time now. but after graduation she plans on going to the Swedish, Hospital for nurse s training. Declamation, Gophers Whistle. Annual Staff. G.A.A.. the junior class play, library club and working jn Mr. Grimstad’s office managed to keep Cor- rine busy. Donald Casey Don is one of those fellows whose quiet exterior is very deceptive. He ap pears shy, but don’t let appearances fool you. Don's main interest seems to lie in roller skating and dancing at Glenwood whenever the opportunity presents itself. As to his plans after graduation, Don is undecided but will probably become a farmer. Nadine Chamberlain Bright. Talented, and artistic—that's Nadine. Among her extra-curricular ac- tivities are band, chorus, glee club, de- clam. G.A.A.. and junior class play. She was in the Student Council in her junior year and has been a baton majorette for two years. Nadine, a homecoming at- tendant, received an excellent rating in the regional speech contest during her junior year. She was assistant editor of the Gopher’s Whistle and photography editor on the Chippewa Staff. Beryl Dee Christianson One of the most active girls in school is Beryl Dee Christianson. Her ready smile and winning way won her many friends and honors. She has participated in band, chorus, glee club, trumpet trio, declam, junior class play, on« «ct pl°y. G.A.A., Triple Trio, and Gopher’s Whistle. Beryl has been one of our peppy cheer- leaders for two years, has done vocal solo work, was homecoming attendant, assist- ant editor of the Chippewa, secretary of the Student Council, and is also an honor student. Loren© Christianson “Best things come in small pack- ages. is the motto of this quiet little girl. Lorene took part in baton twirling, senior glee club, and was a member of the Gopher's Whistle Staff. Because of a special interest Lorene has been spend- ing much of her spare time in Hayfield. Minnesota. As for the future, she is planning on a commercial career. Fran Dale Musical and athletic describes Fran Dale. Fran participated in chorus and the quartette for four years; he was also a member of the band for two years. Fran received two awards in football, one in basketball, one in track, and one in baseball. Besides this. Fran was treasurer of his junior class. He took part in the junior class play and was a member of the annual staff. Paul DeMarce Paul, better known as Red , is fa- mous for that panel truck. It is this same truck that is responsible for get- ting some of the students to school on time (?). Red has been active in foot- ball and baseball for five years, and basketball for one year. He has been a member of chorus for three years and student council during his sophomore year. Red was in the one-act play when he was a sophomore and worked as as- sistant editor o organizations on the Chippewa staff this year. SENIORS Clarence Ellinqboe Clarence is a fellow of many ideas and will do anything for anybody. He takes great pride in hiscribbage playing. Collecting boxing stories and pictures, and playing the guitar, along with crib- bage playing seem to fill his leisure time. Clarence has been on the track team for two years. He is undecided about his career, but plans to join the navy and do some traveling. Kenneth Forbord Intelligent and neat are two outstand- ing characteristics of Kenneth Forbord. '’Ken” transferred to Benson from Hollo- way in his junior year. While at Hollo- way. Ken took part in the freshman class play. For two years he was one of the operators of the movie projector and he was assistant photographer on the an- nual staff. Patricia Gilbertson Peppy and attractive “Pat has lived In nearly every state in the union except those on the Atlantic seaboard. She lived in Benson when she was in the sixth grade and then moved away until her freshman year when she moved to Danvers. Artistically inclined. Pat's fa- vorite pastime is drawing. She has par- ticipated in glee club and may attend Stella Wood's School after graduation. Donald Glover Remember, little men have always run the world. seems to be the philos- oohy of Donald Glover, the little man with the big personality. Don's a fellow with very definite ideas about every- thing from people to politics. Stop in Danvers in the next ten years and you'll recognize the station agent of the depot and mayor of the town as Don, who will be fulfilling his ambition. David Goff Friendlv blue-eyed Dave transferred from the West Central School of Agri- culture in Morris at the beginning of the year. Dave participated in first year .wimming at Morris. During his second and third year he took part m Rifle Rang- ers. In his spare time Dave may be found roller skating or hunting. Robert Green Tall, blond. Stretch Greene, re- turned to Benson to finish his high school career after spending his junior year at Murdock. While attending Murdock High he participated in basketball and track. Stretch has a number of hobbies. He likes to roller skate and hunt. A hobby more unusual is his interest in taxidermy. After graduation Stretch plans to join the navy and see the world. Robert Grothe Easy going and taking things as they come fully describes tall, blue-eyed Robert Grothe. He played left tackle on the football team and has received two letters in football. Besides participating in football. Bob was also on the track team in his junior and senior years. Donald Hacker Tall, blond, and a wee bit on the shy side describes Don , the quiet lad who hails from Clontarf. Don shows that the best qualities, and perhaps results, lie under a rather quiet disposition. 8e 'ides his school work, in which he main- tained high grades. Don took part in football for two years and baseball for one year. Beverly Hennessy If efficiency is a winning trait, short, dark Beverly Hennessy displays this tal- ent by doing whatever she undertakes well. Any teacher would welcome Bev Into his class for she was an attentive listener and a conscientious worker. This quiet Irish lass played the saxophone in band and was a member of the Chippewa staff. Her other extra curriculars include the junior class play and the ninth grade glee club. Lois Hilleren Declamation is Lois’ favorite extra- curricular activity, which she clearly illustrated by participating in it for four years. As a member of chorus and glee club for one year, the junior class play cast, and the Gopher's Whistle, Lois rounded out her high school career. An honor student with high ambitions, Lois hopes to attend some out-of-state uni- versity and study anthropology. James Holtan Jim is surrounded by opponents who are trying in vain to stop him. but his towering height of 6'5 cannot be stopped and its another 2 points for the Braves. Jim was captain of the basketball team in his senior year. Be sides this. Jim was high scorer in the W.C. Conference in his junior year and ranked close to the top in his senior year. He is a casual, nonchalant person whom you can always find in good humor. Jeanne Holtan Her sparkling brown eyes that speak with smiles arc a definite attribute to Jeanne. She showed such pep and per- sonality that everyone wanted to enjoy a lasting friendship with her. Jeanne thinks she would like to be a teacher some day. Her time is divided among such activities as G.A.A., singing alto in chorus and Glee Club, writing a col- umn for the Gopher’s Whistle, and being feature editor on the Chippewa Staff. SENIORS Charles Huqhes Looking for Charles Hughes? Listen for peels of laughter and then follow it to its origin. YouH most surely find Chuck in the midst of it. Chuck, a popu- lar, witty Irishman from Danvers, may always be found where there is fun and laughter. He played left guard on this year's championship football team, played baseball and was an attendant to the homecoming king last fall. Jerome Huqhes It's a laugh a minute when Jerry's around. He’s noted around B.H.S. for that distinctive laugh and sure'n he's Irish, through and through. Aside from a sense of humor, Jerry has made a name for himself in sports. He was co-captain of our championship '48 football team and captain of the baseball team his senior year. Jerry has been in band, junior class play, and one-act plays. He was on the Gopher's Whistle and the An- nual Staff. Duane Huwe When your car goes on the blink, you'll know where to go if Duane’s am- bition of being an auto mechanic is realized. Tall and blond, Duane's hobby is experimental radio, with hunting also rating very high. Slaying away on his typing assignments, his favorite class, took up much of Duane's spare time. Charles Jacobson Ask Charlie to draw a poster, sing a solo, or M.C. a program. He can do them all, and more. His versatility is a constant amazement to his fellow students and his teachers. When some- one wanted a person for a rather dif- ficult job, he could count on Charlie. He aiso had time for many extra activities such as chprus. junior class play, basket- ball, baseball. Gopher's Whistle, an- nual staff, student council, one-act play, and quartette. He was vice-president of the senior class and did solo work in chorus. Joseph Jenc A sense of humor can cause no harm,” says short, brown-eyed Joe. Any- one looking for Joe can usually find him around Edres' locker. He has taken part in the junior class play and has been on the motion picture projector crew for three years. Joe likes to fish. Concern- ing future plans, he would like to be- come a veterinarian. Jerome Johannessen Class traveler seems to fit Jerry. Last summer he went on a trip to New York City, Baltimore, Washington, D. C. Richmond, and Annapolis. The trro was very exciting and thrilling. says Jerry, however, I thought jhat Mt. Vernon was the most inspiring scene. Jerry was stage manager of the lunior class plAy and has been a member of the projector crew for three years. He has a hobby of col- lecting odd coins and enjoys playing ten- nis and chess. Bernard Johnson Tall, dark, and husky Bernard played tackle with the Benson Braves. He gor honorable mention on the W. C. Confer- ence team and on the all-state team. He was also a member of the track team for two years. Besides football and track. Bernard participated in the junior class play. Betty Ann Johnson Betty's pleasing personality and at- tractiveness succeeded in making her homecoming queen this year and Benson's choice for Girl's State in her junior year. She will always be remembered for her insistence in finishing everything she started. Betty Ann has taken part in student council, junior class play, de- clam, one-act plays, cheerleading, chorus, glee club, triple trio, and band. S.ie was president of her junior class, editor of the annual, and assistant editor of the Gopher's Whistle. In addition to all these activities. Betty is an honor student. Florence Jones At a dance or at the Bakery Cafe you can find Florence Jones, a happy-go- lucky girl that always has a smile for everyone. Flossie worked in the prin- cipal's office, has been in G.A.A. for Iwo years, and was a reporter on the Go- pher's Whistle staff for two years. She plans on entering the Swedish Hospital for her nursing career. Ronald Jossart A really sharp dresser. Ronnie is note for his good taste in clothes. The fact that he works at Fran's Toggery after school and Saturdays might help to explain this. One of the friendliest guys in school, he always has a quick smile and a Hi for everyone. Proof that he is well-liked is the fact that he is treas- urer of the senior class. He was also treasurer of his freshman class. Ronnie has taken part in chorus. Junior class plav. one-act play, football, and ainual staff. Stan Kent Star end on the football team de- scribes athletic, dark-haired Stan Kent. Stan has given the football fans many a thrill with his spectacular pass catcning. Among the extra-curricular activities he engages in other than football are track and chorus. Stan, another lad who hails from Clontarf, has sung bass for two years in chorus. LaVonne Knutson Tall, slim LaVonne. senior class presi- dent. was a very active manager in various organizations. He was student manager of chorus, business manager of the Gopher's Whistle, and business manager of the Chippewa. He was stage manager for the junior class play. All of these responsible jobs prove that LaVonne is capable and dependable. His other activities include chorus, exchange pro- gram cast, and the Flexible Four and Harmoneers quartets. He was presi- dent of his Frosh class and chairman of the parade committee for Homecoming. SENIORS Shirley Kolstad Shirley, one of our esteemed home- coming attendants, was noted through- out school for her nice clothes. Her win- ning smile and friendly personality won her many admirers. Shirley exhibited her musical talent in band, glee club, and woodwind quintet. She was also a Go- pher's Whistle reporter and a member of the Chippewa staff. Arden Kvam A typical happy-go-lucky guy with not a care in the world is friendly, well- liked Arden Kvam. Studies seem to have taken up most of his time, but he did find time to participate in chorus in h.s sophomore year. Definitely not the stay- at-home type, this fun-lovmg senior is always on the go. Arden, like all seniors, is looking forward to graduation. Eldon Kvam His majesty, the king! Stocky, good looking Eldy was chosen as our 48 homecoming king. Eldy starred in football during his junior year as full- back. but a knee injury forced him to give up the sport his senior year. He used his dramatic ability to advantage by handling the lead in the junior class play and he also took part in chorus and was vice-president ot his fresnman class. Adeline Laqred Tall, good looking, stately Adeline has been a familiar figure around school. Conscientious in her school work, what- ever she did was done well. This I wift Falls lassie played the sax in band, was a member of the saxophone quartet, sang in chorus and glee club, participated in G.A.A.. and was a reporter tor the Gopher's Whistle. Edres Martindale Taking time out for physics, chem- istry. Latin and Joe Jenc made Edres think B.H.S. was really worth while. After graduation she thinks her ideal career would be nursing. Studious and etricient Edres has helped feed many a hungry mouth by helping out on our hot lunch program for three years. Roqer Milckelson Brawny and blond describes th co- captain of the football team. Roger Mik- kelson. Bashful Rog is famous for his red. red blush. He has played foo.'ball for four years and has been Out for basketball, where he played second string center for two years. Roger also par- ticipated in track for two years. Donald Minchow Heavy-set and with a sense of humor typifies Donald Minchow, better known as Chubby. One of the famous lads from Danvers, Chubby went out for football and a certain brunette girl at Denson High. He spends his leisure time slaving away on his typing assignments. Chubby will long be remembered for nis witty remarks and his dancing ability. Lois Moon Dancing is a favorite pastime of Lois Moen. who is known around school for her trim figure and her long hair. Lois participated in chorus her freshman ear. After graduation, Lois plans to take a trip to North Carolina to visit her sister. She has hopes of going to college, but is undecided as what to major in. Mary Ann Lawson Lawsie will long be remembered as the girl with the chuckle and the pleasant smile that went along with it. Mary Ann had a very busy and active school life but always managed to get all those A's. Included in her extra activities were band, chorus, glee club, triple trio. M.E.A. chorus, annual staff, G.A.A.. declam, one-act play, and junior class play. Mary Ann was also presi- dent of the student council during her junior year. She was vice-president of student council and .editor of the Whistle during her senior year. Marjorie Lundqren A quiet, studious loss is Margie' who has a great love for country life. She always has a friendly smile for every- one. Margie served on the Gopher's Whistle os a reporter for two yea's and a typist for three years. She also par- ticipated in ninth grade glee ciub. In her soare time, she will be found ploy- ing the piano and sketching. John Nelson Found more often in Glenwood than in Benson, John still found time to show his singing ability in chorus and in work- ing on his tenor solo this year. He made a hit singing Swanee as Al Jolsoo in our homecoming program. John also went to Minneapolis during M.E.A. to sing in the all-state chorus. Barbara Neuhaus California, here I come! This is Barbara Neuhaus’s slogan. After gradua- tion Barb wants to go to California to work. Barb spends her leisure time do- ing shorthand, dancing in Monte, and going to G.A.A. Barb also participated in mixed chorus in her junior year and Girl's Glee Club in her senior year. SENIORS Jeanette Olen Jeanette is the kind of girl who al- ways says the right thing at the riaht time. Her radiant personality probably had something to do with her being elected secretary of her senior class. Re fined Jeanette is musically minded and demonstrated this by playing the French horn in band and singing alto in chorus and glee club. This all-around girl also participated in G.A.A. and was a mem- ber of the annual staff. Gordon Ostby Gordon is like the wise old owl, The less he said, the more he learned. Not much of a talker, he nevertheless is a keen observer, and that, they say, is a prime requisite of a good scientist. Science seems to be, at the pressnt, his biggest interest. During his spare time, Gordon can J e seen running the projector for Mr. Gilles. Francis Reardon The smile on Fran's face shows that he is a happy-go-lucky lad from Cion- tarf. Fran played center on the foot- ball team in his senior year, ond has three years of football under his oelt. He was also on the track team in his sopho- more year. Skating, hunting, and dancing seem to fill his spare time. Fran plans to attend St. John's after graduation. Mary Reynolds Whenever a good time is to be had Mary will always be around. This small French girl from Clontarf has a good sense of humor and a dynamic person- ality. Mary's ideal pastime is dancing and wherever there is a good cance, there is Mary. She has managed to keep herself active as a reporter for tne Go- pher's Whistle. Joanne Paulson The twinkle in her eye and her red hair made Jeanne famous around betson High. Always on the qo and always ready for a good time typify Jeanne. She made a name for herself with her mellow clarinet, playing solo chair in band, and being a member of the clarinet uuartet and the woodwind quintet. She was also vice-president of the band. Other of her activities include cnorus, glee club. Go- phers Whistle, G.A.A., annual staff, and student council as a junior. Albert Payne There’s never a dull moment wi!h Al- bert around, who can always keep himself busy, and not always with school work. Albert spends much of his spare time hunting and fishing. He also likes to roller-skate. Come graduation ne plans to attend Dunwoody to major in welding, that is if farming doesn't intrigue him more this summer. Albie Payne A good share of ambious Albie's time is taken up typing, which isn't hard to believe when she is typist for the Gopher's Whistle and Annual Staff. Mu- sic also interests Albie. She is in oand. chorus, glee club, triple trio, and has taken vocal solo work. She took part in M.E.A. All-state chorus. The junior class play and G.A.A. have also taken up their share of Albie’s time. Luverne Russell A loud crash shakes the building— what is it—an earthquake? No. it's only Luverne at one of his experiments. He is very much interested in science and can be seen in Mr. Gilles' room experiment- ing during study halls and after school. Light complexioned. quiet Luverne also ran the projector for Mr. Gilles. John Schermerhorn Another senior joining the navy upon graduation is John Schermerhorn. Laugh- able John has often raised the spirit of many a high school student by his cheer- ful. witty manner. He has participated frequently In pep fests. His appearance in them added much enjoyment for the students. John has two years of football and one football letter to his credit. Mary Ann Skansberg A ready smile and a friendly per- sonality made Mary Ann a familiar fig- ure around school. She had the honor of being elected a homecoming attend-, ant and she also had the girl's lead in the junior class play. She participated in G.A.A. and glee club, and during the latter part of her senior year [Lined chorus. Mary Ann may be found dancing, roller skating, and playing cards during her leisure time. Morion Ranney A friendly figure around Benson High School is Marion Ranney. Vocal rtusic appeals to Marion; she is a member of chorus, glee club, and has done solo work. Marion participated in the Jun- ior class play and is a member of G. A.A. Teaching seems to interest her and she plans to attend Glenwood Teachers College next fall. Elaine Strom Everyone knows Elaine as the wizard of the senior class. Pretty, good-natured Elaine went beyond the books to demon- strate her ability in declamation, annual staff Gopher’s Whistle, and the Library Club. She was an officer of her fresh- man class and a member of the student council. Elaine has made an excellent start on her climb to the top of the lad- der of success. SENIORS Arlene Suter Arlene Suter. the only senior gal hit by Cupid's love provoking arrows, re- ceived her diamond on St. Valentine's Day. Good-natured and full of fun, Ar- lene always seems to enjoy herself. Her pleasing personality and enjoyment of people made her a well-liked person. Ar- lene supplemented her school' life by being a reporter on the Gopher's Whistle staff for two years. Isabelle Swanberg ”1 laughed until I cried is certainly nothing ugusual for Issy. With a def- inite sense of humor she has busied her- self working several years at Randgaa d's Cafe in her spare time, which proves she is quite a hustler. Issy is a chorus mem- ber exchange co-editor for the Gopher's Whistle and was a typist on the Chip- pewa staff. Barbara Syverson Shining dark eyes and shining dark hair describes Barb, who has a smile for everyone. Her small, quick figure is proof of her dancing ability. Baroara's extra-curricular activities include band, chorus, glee club, triple trio, declam. G.A.A.. Gopher's Whistle, one act plays, and the junior class play. She also did vocal solo work, and went to the state contest in her junior year. Grace Thayer Her quiet disposition may fool many a person, but after you get to know her. Grace is really full of fun and ha; quite a mischievous streak in her. Blue eyed and light complexioned. Grace plans to take a course in nurse's training after graduation. Her extra-curricular activities include Gopher's Whistle, and trie Li- brary club. Willi am Thompson To the only senior boy on the Na- tional Honor Society—that in itself should make Bill Thompson one of the proudest boys in the Senior class. Bill's nobby is taking pictures and his ability in doing so is displayed in the Chippewa , and a couple of editions of the Gopher s Whistle. He is also one of our able projector crew and honor student. Carol Thostenson If you ever walked into the princi- pal’s office third hour, you would see pretty, brown eyed Carol Thosionson checking attendance or doing the many off-jobs. Carol has sung in chorus and glee club for three years and sings solos at many church gatherings. After gradua- tion. Carol plans to continue her present position as office worker at Quinn's. Dick Tollefson Short, dark and full of fun seems to fit Dick Tollefson. Dick's favorite pastime includes hunting, fishing, and traoping. As for his plans after graduation. Dick intends to work in Washington State on o city newspaper. He works at Jack Sprat's at present. Wanda Mae Walla Sweet, smiling Wanda Walla sur- prises many with her witty comebacks. Short, blond Wanda seasoned her school life with chorus, glee club, and G.A.A. She also was a typist for the Gopher’s Whistle. She is really a gal with a sense of humor, one who doesn't take life too seriously. She is the type of girl who will brighten any path she may taxe. l.f Dick Zinda Tall, dark and handsome Dick Zinda hails from Danvers. We remember Dick for his outstanding football ability. He played guard for the West Central Con- ference champs and has won two letters in football. We may find good-hearted Dick spending his leisure swimming and hunting. He plans to join the navy after graduation. They renown among the warriors CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE: Doug Prall, secretary-treasurer; Hard Teien, president; Bill Sund, vice-president. FRESHMEN: F. Rittenour, secretary; E. Chevalier, president: Glen Kottke, treasurer; R. Arhndt, vice president: Florence Pederson, student council. JUNIOR: Don Johnson, treasurer; Mary Jo McGowan, secretary: Barb Lee, vice-president; Betty Hollenbeck, president. SEVENTH GRADE: Shirley Gensler, secretary-treas- urer; Evangeline Haugen, vice-president; Ruth Grim- stad, president. EIGHTH GRADE: Richard Motzko, treasurer; Erling Dokken, president; Leslie Holmes, vice-president; Wanda Hestad. secretary. Freshman Eiqhth Seventh They shall hold supreme dominion mi The highlight of the year for the juniors was the entertaining of the seniors at Club 49 on May 14. Another important event was the junior class play, The Man on the Stairs, presented No- vember 5. Many of the juniors took part in it— either in the cast or on the various committees. Again this year the jun- ior class had the conces- LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: G. Connelly. J. Christopherson, W. Benoit. E. Barnett. Row two: J. Ferry. C. Connelly. R. Chevalier. D. Amundson. B. Banister. Row three: M. Fennell. D. Coy. K. Chevalier, A. Boie, D. Arneson. Row tour: L. Evanson. R. Dalen, J. Chamberlain. R. Buckner. W. Anderson. Row five: H. Bruess. A. DeMarce. J. Carruth. A. Buhr. J. Anderson. Row six: M. Evans. M. Ellinqson, G. Carruth. Miss Myrvick. J. Burbank. Not pictured: G. Ellinqson. D. Evenson. LEFT TO RTGHT: Row one: K. Fraqodt. L. Fuchs. R. Haase. D. Hammer. A. Glisky. D. Glover. Mr. Buska. Row two: M. Goulet. A. Grothe. R. Gandrud. R. Gilbertson. M. Hanson. V. Huwe. Row three: C. Hauqen. D. Heideman. D. Hendrickson. J. Hestad. B. Hollenbeck, I. Huqhes. Row four: L Huston. R. Jacobson. D. Johnson. R. Johnson. C. Jossart. M. Kobberman V. Kolstad. S. Krohn. sions at the basketball - football games. Shirley Krohn and Clif- ford Jossart were chosen for Girls' and Boys' State respectively. They were selected by the faculty after being nominated by the class. The girls wrote a theme or. our community's part in the development of Min- nesota. This project is sponsored by the Auxil- iary and the American Le- gion. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: J. Larson. L. Larson. S. Larson. B. Lee. D. Lee. Row two: J. Leitte. J. Lucas. C. Lundebrek, M. McGowan. J. McNellis. Mr. Olson. Row three: L. Matthiesen. L. Meinert. J. Mikkelson, M. Mittness. M. Mittness. Row four: S. Monson. A. Mortenson. D. Motzko. H. Nelson. J. Newhouse. G. Nordaren. Row five: P. O'Brien. J. O’Connor. L. Pederson. D. Perri2o. P. Lanqan. Not pictured: L. Molde. They with dreams and visions many LEFT TO RIGHT: Row One: M. Ahrndt. S. Ahrndt. H. Grothe. R. Arne. R. Arne. J. Barrett. Row Two: G. Boe. G. Chase. C. Breqel. P. Birhanzel. D. Coy. C. Berens. J. Benoit. Row Three: V. Anderson. M. Chamberlain. C. Fennell. R. Ferry. D. Forbord. R. Forbord. F. Fuchs. Row Four: D. Gades. L. Giese. P. Gilles. R. Groehler, C. Heinze. D. Hanson. Standing: R. Ernst. D. Ellinqboe. B. Crandall. M. Heinze. P. Gilles. Not pictured R. Hanson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Front Row: A. Mason. A. Larson. J. Lawson. K. McClellan, D. McQuaid Second Row: D. Johnson. M. Hennessy. M. Jerve. M. Lauerman. G. Lundebrek. R. Nash. A. Moline. L. Holtan Third Row: F. Johnson. J. Neqaard. O. Lundebrek, B. Lysen. P. Madden. C. Motzko Back Row: W. Huston. A. Lee. M. Jossart. J. Kvam. D. Knutson. F. Maus. D. Huqhes. R. Nelson Not Pictured: C. Molde. O. Koenen They with hearts so fresh and simple LEFT TO RIGHT: Row One: D. Samsal. D. Rasmussen. J. Saterbak V S her. C. Omo ey D. Neuhaus. N. Wahl Standinq—Mr. Skoqlund Row Two: D. Skansberq. M. Skare V. Reynolds. G. Sanders. S. Smith. M. Ruess. M. O'Connor. D. Platow Row Three: D. Sutler. W. Sund M. Swanberq. P. Syverson. H. Teen, H. Ranney. P. Peterson. S. Nelson, R. Sonstenq Row Four: E. Thostenson. D. Prali. L. Tjosaas. K. Townsend. J. Vinqe D. Pride. G. Norby. L. Thielke. Row Five: K. Weber. A. Wiebold. R. Williams. M. Shult. R. W0Hsch:aqer. A. Zielsdorf. Not pictured M. Wollshlaqer. T. Skare. Standinq: Mr. Prail. R. Anderson. S. Banq. J. Barnett. Row One: P. Biornqjeld. D. G'ese. R. Gilbertson. D. Erickson. R. Ahrndt. G. Amundson. Row Two: V. Brandt. F. Anderson. C. Breqel. K. Fuch. F. Gades. W. F ala. Row Three: G. Coulson. M. Dolan. J. Bronniche. A. Benson. M Evenson. C. Connolly. Row Four: R. Burqess. M. Burke. L Balas. E. Chevalier. N. Christianson F. Burqess. Row Five: R. Fiebelkcrn. A. Carlson E. Ecklund. R. Flaten. G. Frogodt. Not pictured: R. Bredeken, E Baiiev. Their youth is lovely and ambitious LEFT TO RIGHT: Standinq: B. Gimmestad, M. Jones Row One: C. Glover. M. Greene. R. Griffith, J. Grussinq, B. Gunderson. M. Mikkelson, J. Mathiesen, R. Manska Row Two: R. Harris. H. Hatlelid. G. Hennesey, R. H’ppe. B. Hoffman. G. Hoffman. G. Iverson, M. Hanson. C. Hacker. Row Three: J. Iverson, A. Janssen, V. Johnsen, B. Johnson. I. Johnson. L. Johnson. G. Jossart. B. Hesse. E. Jenc. Row Four: D. Klicke. J. Klucas. K. Kolstad, G. Kottke, A. Laqred, M. Lanqan. D. Larson, R. Larson, M. Lauqhlin. Row Five: C. Lene. M. Loen. W. Maanum, S. McNellis. L. McQuaid. P. Maher. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row One: D. Naqler, D. Nelson. H. Nelson, K. Nelson. D. Naqler, B. Mitteness Row Two: R. Norby, E. O'Brien. W. Ohmacht, M. Olson. A. Ostby. B. Payne, R. Minchow, R. Nelson Row Three: F. Pederson, L. Preuss,' D. Quinn, D. Ranney, I. Retrum, F. Rittenour, R. Newhouse, B. Rodi, J. Ruppe, Miss Johnson Row Four: D. Sanders, J. Schaff. M. Schluter. M. Teubert, J. Schwendemarr. L. Schwendeman. K. Semmler. S. Simonson, S. Skarsten Row Five: J. Tollefson. T. Tyrcotte. M. Ulstad. B. VanderWoyst, D. Verqin, M. Vorrick, M. Walsh, N. Welker Not Pictured: F. Nelson. E. Schoolmeesters. L. Rode We whose hearts are fresh and simple eighth grade Row One: !?1 Holton. W. Marholz. L. Saterbak. J. Grimstad.'R. Severson. D. Plackner. J. McGuire. A. Nelson. D. TolWson. Row Two S. Casey. S. Hanson. A. McClellan. N. Williams. D. Ellinqboe. C. Bethlce. J. Reimer. E. Ostby. I. Mathies. L. Buckner. N Hanson. N. Gesme. D. Anderson. C. Gandrud. Miss Gilbertson Row Three: Miss Tonn. J. Hanson. R. Hendrickson, B. Nelson. A. Wiebold. W. Halverson. J. Olson. G. Lonq, W. Lmqen. M. Johnson. D. Motzko. R. Rasmussen. S. Larson. A. Borqmann. W. Hestad Row Four- W Hestad P. Quinn. S. Nyhusmoln. E. Dokken. R. Bronniche. C. Anderson, A. Bolter. M. Lunqren. R. Motzko. R Pierce R Johnson A Teien. L. Holm. S. Pruess. N. Olson. J. McGuire. B. Ellingson. Not pictured: B. Hagen. SEVENTH GRADE Row One: R. Payne, R. Harriqen, E. Rose, D. Erickson, J. Jossart. R. Smith. J. Lauqhlin, V. Mattson. D. Olson, D. Quale. L. Lorentz, L. Armstronq, M. Johnson, R. Nelson, Mr. Johnson. Mr. Olson Row Two: P. Jensen. A. Haqen. C. Alsaker, J. Johnson. M. Juchs, S. Johnson. S. Rasmussen. B. Smith. J. Larson. A. Benoit, J. Christianson. L. DeMarce. J. Peterson. D. Halberq, R. Grimstad. J. Smith Row Three: Mr. Johnson. J. Lansverk. C. Maus. C. Holtan, C. Smith. G. Junqren. M. Larson. J. Coler. J. Hunder. B. Bumqarten. K. Anderson. S. Gensler, E. Hauqen. A. Falle. L. Lunderberk. J. Tollefson. M. Wick. M. Marholz. Mr. Peterson Row Four: R. Simonson, M. Peterson. R. Strom. D. Huwe. F. Swanberq, J. Russell, D. Volmer, A. Orndoff. R. Strand. E. Anderson, S. Meyer, C. Hendrickson, A. Hoberq. D. Holm, R. Raaum. R. Swanberq, Not pictured: R. Gustafson. J. Demo Chey organise nd acf as one , owe do VMcieh and sorr e do labor, 'Head and hvnd ih i vrcrrk tcgfedher, or evcrvy qfroup 4Kere is a duly� -� � ,___________ ___________- Let them do what best delights them STUDENT COUNCIL The governing body of B.H.S.—that's the Student Council. The accomplishments of the council, which consists of 22 members, were many this year. In addition to the annual projects such as the football players and fathers' recep- tion and the exchange program, pictured above, with Appleton, Montevideo, and Will- mar, the council served a lunch for the A and B basketball squads following the sub- district tilt and gave an evening performance of the exchange program, proceeds of which went to the Student Council, Gopher's Whistle, and Chippewa. Students cooperated in a clothing and money drive and collected a total of $70.30 and 250 pounds of clothing which was divided between CARE and a needy family in Kentucky. This year, for the first time, the council joined the National Society of Student Councils, purchased pins for worthy student council members, and purchased pins for National Honor Society students. Student council officers for the past year were: president, Betty Johnson; vice-presi- dent, Mary Ann Lawson; secretary-treasurer, Beryl Christianson. Principal J. A. Grimstad served as advisor for the council and Robert Hanlon directed the exchange program. All gour strength is in your union Row one: Mr. Grimstad, R. Peterson, B. Johnson, M. Lawson. B. Christianson, D. Johnson, R. Groehler, J. Larson, and J. Smith. Row two: J. Kvam. J. Bronniche. P. Patterson. Z. O'Brien. M. Chamberlain. F. Pederson. A. McCollen. W. Hestad. B. Hesse. S. Gensler R. Bronniche, M. Quinn, and R. Da Annual Staff So to bind the seams together Editor-in-Chief ___________________ Betty Ann Johnson Assistant Editor ________________ Beryl Christianson Business Manaqer --------------------- LaVonne Knutson Advertising______________________________Ronald Jossart Circulation ____________________________ Jeanne Paulson Administration ------------------------- Ela,ne S+rom Classes ________________________ Mary Ann Lawson Assistant___________________________Jeanette Olen Dramatics _____________________________ Corrine Bruess Athletics_________________________________Jerry Hughes Shirley Kolstad rf __________________________________ Charles Jacobson Feature ......., , ,,,,.... Jeanne Holtan Assistant _________________________ Beverly Hennessy Photography ..........._........ Nadine Chamberlain Assistant __________________________ Kenneth Forbord Jypinq _______________________________ Isabelle Swanberg Assistant ------------------------- Albie Payne Organization _____________________________ Paul DeMarco Music______________________________________________ Fran Dole Chippewa Two more days until the deadline! Got all the copy typed and photos pasted?” As the deadline rap- idly approached, the entire staff labored overtime to produce an annual that would picture clearly life, ac- tivities, and memories within our school. To Miss Harriet Cossentine and Mrs. Hazel Alfons, our literary and business advisors, the staff expresses sincere gratitude, for without their constant assistance and work the Chippewa could not have been what it is. LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Swanberg. B. Johnson, Miss Cossentine. B. Christianson, L. Knutson Second Row: A. Payne, S. Kolstad. B. Hennessy. J. Holtan, M. Lawson, C. Jacobson. J. Paulson, N. Chamberlain. Third Row: P. Gilbertson. J. Hughes. P. DeMarce. F. Dale, E. Strom, R. Jossart, J. Olen, C. Bruess, K. Forbord. H-h-- «■ h-“- Rot Three: V. Johnson. J. MaThiesen, F. Rittenour, J. Klucas. M. McGowan, J. Newhaus. R Chevalier. P. Gilbertson, M. Ranney, G. Thayer. E. Strom. M. Lundqren Row Four: B. Bannister. F. Jones. M. Evans, M. Ellinqson, C. Bruess, A. Laqred, S. Kolstad. M. Fennell, W. Fiala, A. Buhr, L. Hilleren L. Houston, B. Syverson, D. Heidemann, J. Holtan, GOPHER'S WHISTLE The last story in, and the final make-up ready, Editor- in-chief Mary Ann Lawson and faculty advisor, Otis Peterson, could again breathe a sigh of relief, for an- other issue of the Bi-Weekly Whistle was ready for press. Each publication was a reward for the work spent on it by the editors, advisor, and staff. The Whistle was again this year a member of the National Scholastic Press Association and last year's staff received All-American, the highest rating given to high school papers.- ASSISTANT EDITORS... Betty Ann Johnson Nadine Chamberlain OFFICE BOY...............James McQuire ADVISOR ......... Otis Peterson EDITOR............ Mary Ann Lawson Til their labor was completed PROJECTOR CREW Visual aids as a technique of education have been used extensively in B.H.S. the past few years. Credit goes to Mr. P. J. Oilles and his able assist- ants, G. Ostby, J. Schermahorn, L. Russell, B. Thompson, Mr. Gilles, J. Johanason, K. Forbord, W. Anderson, J. Jenc, left to right, who are always willing to give their time to operate the projector. Dictionaries, encyclope- dias. books, and maqazinos were kept in order by these efficient workers. They were always on the job to help us select books and added beauty to the library with displays. LIBRARY STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: First row: E. Strom: C. Bruess: M. Ellingson; R. Buckner; J. Hestad: P. Peterson; M. Schwendemann Second row: D. Glover; D. Skansberq, E. Barnett: Miss Alsaker; G. Thayer; L. Hilleren; P. Place; K. Funell; G. Boe dnd rocks; fhe sounds of -nafure, re is swe fness in ifs singing, t Ill Ihe hearls of men are soffened, iy ffie paffios of ifs music. - -y------v--------------jr- Z7 Filling all the air with music H° OU T£m TRUMPET TRIO cUR vfr Qu rtette ■ 0„ en H' Sy''ers° . S. m. °nson, j Mr. Alberi Lokken FLUTE TRIO rru,h' J- O e„ M. Chamberlain, J. Lawson, B. Lee B. Christianson. J. Rannpy. B. Hollenbeck Thru the best of all musicians LEFT TO RIGHT: Front Row: J. Paulson. S. Monson, H. Syverson, R. Dalen. N. Chamberlain. H. Teien. M. Ulstad. S. Kolstad, M. Chamberlain, J. Lawson, B. Lee Row Two: K. Townsend. A. Mortenson. B. Syverson, J. Newhouse. L. Huston, B. Gilbertson. J. Olen. J. Carruth. J. Huqhes. I. Retrum, F. Peterson, J. Rittnour, P. Gilles, R. McClellan, B. Hollenbeck, J. Ranney, B. Christianson. Each morning at 10.45 strains of marches, over- tures and modern compo- sitions were heard coming from the band room. The 67 - piece senior band, under the direction of Albert Lokken, per- formed in three formal concerts and the District Music Festival. Always on hand to add spirit to basketball and football games, pepfests, and other school activ- ities, the band is one of the most active organiza- tions in school. Row Three: J: Carruth. C. Maanum. V. Anderson. J. Ferry. B Johnson M McGowan B H° n®SSY t Fuches B. Sund. A. Laqred. A. Glislcy. V. Kolstad. J. Saterbak, J. Burbank. A. Payne. V. Johnsen. M. Qu.nn. G. Strom. K. Niches. D. Forbord. H. Ranney. D. Hammer. D. Whitaker. R H w AncJerson j Back Row: R. Forbord. E Jenc. C. Bregel. J. Klucas. R. Harris. Mr. Lakken. J. Negaard. A. Ostby. B. Hesse. W. Anderson. McNellis. W. Huston. M. Hennessy. A. DeMarce, F. Dale. M. Lawson. Many band members also appeared in en- sembles and as soloists in the fall and spring reci- tals. Seven members were chosen to play in the Band Clinic which was held in Montevideo. Last summer this year- round organization marched in several par- ades and during June and July gave bi-weekly con- certs. The instrumental de- partment has done a splendid piece of work and has proved it is an indispensable part of our school program. Fran and Betty study the score. They the sweetest of all singers Music—the universal language of mankind. —Longfellow. The seventy-two members of the mixed chorus la- bored long and diligently to make their contribution to good music in B.H.S. a fine and lasting one. In the Christmas, Vesper, and Spring concerts, and the District Music Festival in Breckenridge, the choir displayed its finest work. They won recognition for such numbers as Hosanna In the Highest, Ride the Chariot and All In the April Evening. MUSIC COUNCIL B. Christianson. B. Lee. L. Knutson, N. Chamberlain, F. Dale, and 8. Johnson Both the Boys’ Chorus and the Girls’ Glee Club added variety and inspiration to our concerts. Solos, duets, the boys' quartet, the triple trio, and the girls’ trio were featured in the fall and spring vocal and instrumental recitals. The vocal department, under the direction of Miss Dorothy Hvambsal until her resignation, and followed by Miss Roma Anfinson, should be commended for a successful year. TRIPLE TRIO B. Syverson. S. Monson. B. Christianson, B. Johnson. A. Payne. J. Larson. M. Quinn, B. Lee. M. Lee. M. Lawson. ■ W o a � % 4 First Row: B. Hollenbeck. C. Molde. M. Chamberlain, N. Chamberlain. J. Vinqe, S. Krohn. W. Wolla, L. Fuchs. J. Burbank. M. Lawson. R. Dalen. Second Row: A Payne. A. Laqred. J. Reardon. C. Heinze. M. Quinn, J. Mikkleson. M. Ranney. M. Heinze. J. Olen, J. Paulson, B. Lee. J. Holtan. Third Row: J. Ferry. B. Benoit, R. Groehler, K. Fraqodt. G. Strom. S. Kent. E. Kvam. R. Nelson. R. Jossart, P. DeMarce. M. Aslakson. D. Hammer. L. Knutson. D. Coy. Thou could hear the merry staging GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Row One: G. Boe, R. Chevalier. S. Minert. H. Syverson. R. E-nst. R. McClellan. J. Ranney. M. McGowan J Larson B. Johnson. B. Hollenbeck. C. Molde. M. Chamberlain. N. Chamberlain. J. Vinqe. S. Krohn, W. Wolla, L. Fuchs. J. Burbank. M. Lawson. R. Dalen _ . , D 0 , Row Two: B. Underthun. J. Newhouse. D. Schoolmeesters. M. Ellinqson. F. Fuches. J. Neqaard. F. Swmqseth. R. Buckner J. Leitte. L. Christiansen. V. Kolstad. P. Lanqan. D. Gades: F. Johnson. S. Kolstad. K. Chevalier, J. Holtan, J. Lucas. M. Skansberq. V. Huwe _ „ Row Three: J. Anderson. I. Huqhes A. DeMarce. V. Anderson. M. Swanberq. S. Monson. B. Syverson. M. Pennell. J. Reardon. A. Payne. A. Laqred. C. Heinz. M. Quinn. J. Mikkelson. M. Ranney. M. Heinze. J. Olen. B. Lee. J. Paulson Not Pictured: Beryl Christianson 9th GRADE GLEE CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: M. Olson. A. Laqred M. Slutter. $. McNellis. E. Chevalier. I. Retrum. G. Hoffman. C. Fuchs. A. Otsby. J. Grussinq. F. R.ttenour. C. Breqel F. Nelson V Johnson. M. Ulstad. D. Sanders F. Pederson. E. Jenc. C. Hacker. G. Klucas ALL-STATE CHORUS LEFT TO RIGHT: Row One: M. Lawson. B. Hollenbeck. C. Jacobson. J. Nel- son. A. Payne. M. Quinn. S. Monson. B. Lee. F. Dale. D. Coy. D. Perrizo. L. Knutson. 7th GRADE GLEE CLUB Row One: R. Grimstad. J. Johnson, N. Williams. D. Anderson. A. Benoit, E. Hauqen. J. Larson. L. Buckner. C. Holler. C. Gandrud, Miss Hvambsal Second Row: S. Larson. S. Rasmussen. S. Gensler. N. G. Casey. B. Smith. N. . M. Ulstad Third Row: S. Johnson. G. Lonq. R. Rasmussen. M. Larson, A. Borqman. A. McClellan. W. Hestad. J. Olson Only come yourself to watch me ONE ACT PLAY LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Coy. B. Benoit. B. Syverson. and Miss Myrvick Minuet , the one act play under the direction of Miss M. Myrviclc. was well received by the students. Marquis, played by B. Benoit, and his wife. Marchioness, played by B. Syverson. were joiner together before facing the guillotine. Don Coy. portrayed the guillotine keeper. The Minuet won second place at the district one-act play contest in Cyrus. But his knees beneath him tumbled Carol Tollefson. Lois Hilleren. and Kathleen Chevalier, under the supervision of Miss Tonn. as a result of their victories in the sub-district meet, represented Benson High School at the District contest in Morris. They all received excellent ratings on their selections. Others who participated in declamation are: LEFT TO RIGHT: Row One: R. Grimstead. J. Larson. R. Dalen. C. Tollefson. M. Wick, and J. Smith Row Two: J. Anderson. M. Evans, E. Ostby. K. Chevalier. M. Ellingson. J. Lucas. Miss Tonn Row Three: V. Anderson. P. Place. J. Connelly. A DeMarce. L. Hilleren. P. Langan. and N. Chamberlain declamation And he vanished and was seen not LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Whitaker. B Lee. B. Hollenback. B. Benoit. A. DeMarce. C. Jossart, S. Monson J. Carruth, M. Qumn JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Man on the Stairs directed by Miss Leona Alseker, aroused blood-curdlinq screams from the audience Mary Jane Bremmer. Shirley Monson. comes home from college to claim her supposedly dead uncle s estate. She brings with her a college friend. John Carruth. With the aid of Mary Jane's eccentric old Aunt Molly. Betty Hollenbeck, the two try to solve the problem of the mysterious man on the stairs. Relatives continually popping in complicate matters, but everything straightens out in the end when Mary Jane finds that her Uncle Jim. Bill Benoit, is not dead after all. but has been the victim of amnesia. Cliff Jossart. the desert rat, had the entire Bremmer fam ly In shivers and suspiscion as the Man on tho Stairs.’’ i LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Monson. A. DeMarce. B. Hollenbeck, C. Jossart. D. Whitaker. J. Carruth All the warriors gathered round them Row one: Howard Busko, assistant football and basketball coach; Leon Brockmeyer. football and track coach. _ . ,, Row two: Craiq Johnson, athletic director; Junior Skoqlund basketball and baseball coach: and Vernon Proil. football, basketball and baseball Bomber coach. BOARD OF STRATEGY These Big Chiefs of our Athletic Department keep the boys in shape mentally and physically for any occasion that may arise — in the class- room, on a gridiron, on a basketball court, on a baseball diamond, or on a track. To their challenge came no answer Row One: A. Glislce, R. Grothe. D. Minchow. R. Milckelson. J. Hughes. G. Strom. D. Coy. H. Nelson. Sitting before: R. Syverson. P. Syverson. Row Two: A Grothe. E. Smith, D. Zinda. F. Dale. F. Reardon, B. Johnson, R. Pederson. Row Three: P. DeMarce. R. Jossart, S. Kent, C. Hughes. D. Johnson, B. Benoit, D. Motzlco. Row Four: D. Hacker, J. Saterbak, L. Peterson, M. Mittness, M. Mittness. J. Carruth. R. Jacobson, J. Shermerhorn. Row Five: H. Buska. T. Stutleberg, R. Gilbertson, M. Rittineour. D. Hammer. D. Pederson, J. Ferry, Coach L. Brockmeyer. FOOTBALL Brock's Braves, who were rated as a five-hundred per cent team, surprised even Brock when they finished the season with the West Central Conference Champ- ionship. The Braves got off to a good start by downing Litchfield 12-0. Next they traveled to Montevideo and set down the Mohawks 19-13. The Willmar Cards, who were early season favorites, fell to the tribe 26-0. At Homecoming, after trailing Morris 6-0 at the half, the Braves came back and defeated Morris 20-6. Benson won their fifth game by defeating Appleton 38-0. Then came the upset of the year as Glenwood dumped Ben- son 13-0. Recovering from this loss the Braves ended the '48 season by defeating Clarkfield 39-6. Benson placed four men on the All-Conference team. These were Dick Zinda, Paul DeMarce, co-captains, Roger Mikkelson and Jerry Hughes. Then they came in triumph homeward Front row: R. Mikkleson, J. Johnson, R. Zinda, F. Reardon, F. Dale, R. Grothe, S. Kent. Back row: C. Hughes, P. DeMarce. J. Hughes, B. Benoit. R. Pederson, D. Johnson. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Milclcelson. B. Johnson. D. Zinda. F. Reardon. F. Dale. C. Huqhes. B. Grothe. S. Kont. In all youthful .sports and pastimes BOMBER BASKETBALL B SQUAD LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: D. Pride. M. Mittness. D. Prail, R. Groehler. M. Mitt- ness. Row two: A. Lee. L. Pederson. T. Stutleberg. D. Motzlco. N. Welker. Coach H. Huslca. BOMBER FOOTBALL LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: S. Larson. B. Sund. P. Gillis. M. Jossart, G. Hen- nessey. G. Kottke. D. Larson, V. Prail. Row two: D. Ellingboe. D. Han- son. D. Newhouse. E. Ecklund. A. Carlson. R. Mansha. R. Newhaouse. M. Mikkelson. Row three: D. Hughes. B. Jer- rey. S. Nelson. B. Sunsting. R. Bredken. D. Ranney. P. Moher. T. Turcotte. Row tour: L. Molde, T. Skare. R. Holmes. L. Skarsten. R. Nelson. R. Motzko. E. O’Brien. K. Nelson. R. Fiebelcorn. Row five: J. Benoit. J. Lawson. D. Prail, B. Huston. J. Bjorn- jeld. C. Glover. B. Hesse. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: K. Nelson. G. Kottke. A. Teien. M. Loen. W.Ohm- acht. P. Bjorngjeld. E. O'Brien. R.Ahrndt. D. Ranney. J. Jos- sart. Row two: R. Syverson. F. Rode. D. Nagler. C..Hendrickson. J. Amundson, V. Prail. R. Strand. P. Quinn. W. Maanum. B. Hesse. C. Glover. L. John- son. Drops of sweat fell fast and heavy LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: D. Hanson. B. Benoit. Captain J. Holtan. C. Jacobson, D. Johnson. Row two: R. Jacobson, F. Dale, R. Mikkleson, R. Pederson, H. Nelson, Coach J. koqlund. Big Jim Anybody's baH But to know and prove your courage year's quint and definite fall was not bright. After bvious to all fans who saw Benson's inexperienced, but ever fighting basketball team start, but as the seaso.. progressed the Braves proved that hard work and added experie you a berth to the district tournament. With only Captain Jim Holtan and Donnie Johnson return inexperience among the reserves, the outlook, for coach Junior many hours of hard work Skog ironed out major weaknesses, wh them in tournament play. The Braves, much improved but still under-rated, entered the district tournament following a four- game winning streak. In the first round of the lourney the Braves erased a previous defeat when they tipped a favored Hancock five. Crippled by the loss of Do- nie Johnson, who was sick, the Braves fell to Morris in the semi-finals of the District. Captain Jim Holtan broke a district record when he collected 35 points in the consolation game as the Braves defeated Wheaton 55-54. Then he swung aloft his war club BASEBALL The bat swingers of '48 placed another trophy in the high school trophy case when they won the district championship at Whea-’ ton. Benson finished the season with five wins and two losses. They defeated Hancock twice, Starbuck, Appleton and Morris. The only two setbacks of the season were handed to the Braves by Appleton and Monte. Weakened by the loss of seniors on Senior Skip Day, the team traveled to Wheaton for the district tournament. The Braves were determined to return victoriously with the trophy and played excellent ball to defeat Morris in the first game of the tourney. In the second game of the day they defeated Wheaton for the championship. Lynn Krohn pitched both games and allowed a total of only five hits. Row one: B. Benoit, G. $trom, D. Johnson, J. Hughes, P. DeMarce. Row two: Coach Slcoglund, L. Pederson, D. Motzlco, T. Stutelberg, J. Carruth. TRACK Seven lettermen and other promising trackmen re- ported to Coach Leon Brockmeyer after spring football to prepare for a tough cinder season. The '48 track team entered the West Central Conference meet at Litchfield and the District meet at Breckenridge. In the District meet they placed second, scoring 35 points. Row one: F. Dale, M. Mittness, A. Slisky, center; Coach L. Brockmeyer. Row two: D. Hacker, W. Anderson, R. Mikkelson, R. Peterson. INTRAMURAL FOOTBALL LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: C. Alsaker, J. McGuire, D. Holmes, J. Jossert. D. Plackner, R. Syverson, R. Hanson. Row two: A. Teien, D. Erickson, J. McQuire, E. Dokken, R. Strand, P. Quinn, N. Olson, L, Holmes Hearts and hands that move, together TWIRLERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Front row: N. Wahl, K. Townsend. C. Bock row: L. Christenson, M. Skare, D Molde. R. Ernst, J. Anderson. M. Ahrndt. Johnson. N. Chamberlain. G. Connolly. H. Teien, P. Place. A. Moline. I. Retrum. Through the efforts of Miss Lines, physical education instructor, the baton twirlers and majorettes received their training in twirling. The twirlers exhibited their skills between the halves at football and basketball games and at pep fests. Rita, the drum majorette, marched with the marching band, leading them down the streets or foot- ball field, wherever they marched. Irene Nadine, and Kay, pictured below, also majorettes, assisted Rita in leading the band. To- gether, the girls added a lot of glamor and style to the band. Happy maidens lithe and limber JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Anderson, E. Chevalier, N. Gesme, D. Motzko. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS Who keeps up the spirit at games? Of course, the cheerleaders do! Win or lose, the cheerleaders always cheered for the team and created enthusiasm through- out the crowd. Those who furnished the steam and spirit at the games were Betty Johnson, Beryl Dee Christianson, Rita Chevalier, Carolyn Heinze, and Mar- ilyn Heinze. Besides cheering at the games, the senior cheerleaders planned the pepfests. The Girls Athletic Association was organized at the beginning of the school year under the supervision of Miss Lines, the physical education instructor. Their main activities for the year included basketball, volley- ball, hiking, and tumbling. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: M. Heinz, R. Chevalier, and C. Heinz. Row two: B. Christianson and B. Johnson. G.A.A. LEFT TO RIGHT: Row one: B. Johnson, B. Christianson. M. Skansberg, B. Neuhaus, W. Walla. A. Payne, J.OIen, M. Ranney, C. Bruess. A. Lagred, S. Kolstad. J. Larson. N. Chamberlain, J. Paulson. Row two: L. Huston, R. Chevalier, I. Hughes, V. Kolstad. F. Swingseth. J. Burbank, G. Connolly. J. Mikkelson, S. Krohn, M. Ellingson, J. Neuhaus, P. Langan, R. Dalen, A. DeMarce. H. Syverson. K. Chevalier. J. Lucas. Row three: M. Heinz, C. Heinz, J. Negaard, G. Saunders. P. Pederson. L. Holtan, F. Fuchs. V. Anderson. H. Teien. A. Moline, M. Skare. C. Molde. S. Ahrndt, M. Ahrndt. J. Anderson, P. Place. G. Boe. M. Chamberlain. K. Townsend. M. Swanson, L. Christenson. Row five: E. Chevalier. J. Klucas. F. Pederson. R. Hippe, R. Harris. E. Jenc, V. Johnson, R. Gilbertson. C. Bregel, K. Fuchs, G. Hoffman, T. Lines, J. Ranney. P. Madden, I. Nelson, F. Rittnour, I. Retrum, A. Ostby, B. Johnson. -------------- was j j 4ul. He was happy and bey -TDdde a. parly ir his boTXjr, the village Came, and feasied9 'Jill +be village sancf and danced... r ■ s— . ■ V Row I Great pal� Albie Fred’s qirls Cutie Leqs Row 4 Coolinq off What tresses Ladies' man Sittinq pretty Um-m Row 3 Oh. qee Buttons and Bows Pretty and Prim Get set See me? Row 6 What style Ann and Roq Latest swimminq fashion Expectinq someone? Row 5 Friends forever Froq leqs Loolcinq for a partner? Bashful Smile Pretty Filled the lodge with mystic splendors LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Kottke. C. Hughes. S. Kolstad, J. Huqhes. N. Chamberlain. B. Johnson, E. Kvam, M. Skansberg, F. Dale, B. Christianson. R. Jossart, R. Ahrndt. Below: L. Moqclc, C. Hughes. HOMECOMING Homecoming! One of the outstanding events in Benson High. Selling the maroon and gold banners and pms started the big event rolling, after which all the students followed the German Band throuqh the corridors The crowning of Queen Betty Ann Johnson and King Eldon Kvam was the highlight of the program Thursday evening. An elaborate paiade was staged Friday afternoon featuring floats entered by school and city organizations. The Braves scored while the Tigers roared to climax Benson High's 12th annual Homecoming bv deteating Morris 26 to 6. 5 y Faculty advisor Robert Hanlon and student chairman Mary Ann Lawson were in charqe of what has been called Benson s Biggest Homecoming. CLASS WILL BETTY ANN JOHNSON leaves her good taste in clothes to Shirley Monson. LOIS MOEN leaves her figure to Mary Jo McGowan. ELAINE STROM leaves those 'As” to Shirley Khron. NADINE CHAMBERLAIN leaves those impersonations to Ann DeMarce. BERYL CHRISTIANSON leaves her winning way to JaVonne Larson. RONNIE JOSSART leaves that friendly smile to Harry Nelson. BILL THOMPSON wills his keen mind to Cliff Jossart. DON ASCHEMAN leaves his heart to Jane Burbank. CHUCK HUGHES wills his wittiness to Tom Stutleberg. JEANETTE OLEN leaves her beautiful blonde hair to Faith Swingseth. JOEY AND EDRES leave their steady love to Earl and Peggy. ALBIE AND ALBERT leave their twinship to Morris and Milton. FRAN DALE leaves his golden tenor voice to John Carruth. STAN KENT leaves his football ability to Bob Peterson. WAYNE ANDERSON leaves his mile grind to Doug Whitaker. JOHN SCHERMARHORN leaves his announcing ability to Don Arneson. BERNARD JOHNSON leaves his physique to Dick Peterson. ELDON KVAM wills his way with women to Roq Jacobson. RED DEMARCE leaves his panel—but, no. there’s only one panel, and he can’t part with it. JIM HOLTAN wills his basketball prowess to Donnie Johnson. ROGER MIKKELSON and JERRY HUGHES leave their football captaincy to Bill Benoit and Gordy Strom. JEAN HOLTAN and BARB SYVERSON leave their “Togetherness” to Barb Lee and Betty Hollenbeck. CHARLIE JACOBSON leaves, but we hate to see him go. LAVONNE KNUTSON leaves his basso profundo” to Don Coy. CLASS PROPHESIES LUv'ERNE ANDERSON. Luverne is now the producer of a new product, the theme of which is After an awful acci- dent always apply Anderson’s everlasting non-abrasive Hobo- A™E AWERSON. Wayne, after reading the poem Ferdinand the Bull deeded to become a matador I looks easier than it is,” he told a reporter in a hospita interview. K w?hN flDR CHEM N • °0n‘i stationed in Afghanistai with the Buttercup division of the U. S. Army, spends mos ot his time nuntmq for souvenirs' to send back to tha certam someone in Benson. MAURICE ASLAKSON. Maurice is president of the Bom bay Laughing Gas Company” in India. Maurice has usee this product on elephants and states that it has speeded up transportation in India considerably. LEWIS BENNETT, Lewis, a world famous engineer Is now working on the construction of a six-lane highway between orobl’enmanTh C°nt0rf fo ,elim,na,e congested traffic problem. This is expected to lengthen the life span of people m Swift County by ten years. CORRINE BRUESS. Corrine has just resigned her position c„unDT°f MaVO Clinic to come back to the Swdt hed hfospital. Corrme a registered nurke. has fust fin- ished a book. Nursinq the Bruess Way. DONALD CASEY Don has a horse ranch south of Benson NADINE CHAMBERLAIN. Nadine is recuperating from plastic surqery on her nose. Seems she needed a lonq sharp nose for one of her starrinq roles on Broadway. This famous actress feels she cannot be dramatic without having her nose made over. She would appreciate cards from any of her old school mates. BERYL CHRISTIANSON. Beryl, the popular night club singer, is closinq a successful season in the Union of South Africa. The natives say she is terrific. LORENE CHRISTIANSON. Lorene has just won the Na- tional baton twirling championship. Lorene says modestly, I owe it all to the start I got in G.A.A. at Benson. FRANCIS DALE. The Gustavus Adolphus Choir is now on tour with Fran as its director. Incidentally, since Fran took over directing, it has become the most famous choir in the world. In his spare time, which he naturally has very little of. Fran composes love ballads. PAUL DEMARCE, Paul is manager of the Maharajah Palace Theatre Company.” Paul says that within the next two years he will set up a busline between the grade and the hiqh school. ”1 have a group of panel trucks.” says Red. ”8:30 is their deadline. CLARENCE ELLINGBOE, Clarence has just released his thirteenth mystery. Murder on the Staircase. Evenings, he gives cribbaqe lessons. KENNETH FORBORD. Kenneth has revolutionized the atomic world by inventing an Atom Rejuvinator that puts the atom back together after it’s smashed. Says Einstein, In- credible!” Says Ken. Ah, its just something I whipped up in my spare time. PATRICIA GILBERTSON. Pot. an interior decorator, has qained renown for her exclusive design in the Waldorf-As- toria Hotel, the Sun Volley Lodge, the East balcony of the White House and many other places of note. DAVID GOFF. Dave is raising sheep. Thousands of Col- leges rely on him every year for sheepskin for diplomas. Last year fourteen Yale men couldn’t graduate because two of Dave’s sheep died. GERALD GREEN. Gerald is a roller skater with Bubbles Adams and her Classic Troupe. Gerry is far up the ladder of success in becoming a famous stunt skater. ROBERT GROTHE. Robert, playing end with the Minnesota Gophers, has been All-American for two years and next vear plans to turn professional and play with the Chicago Bears. DONALD HACKER. Don is a well-to-do cattle farmer in the vicinity of Clontarf. Don has made his fortune by the raising of Black-Angus cows. BEVERLY HENNESSY. Giving the boys a lift on the air lift occupies many long hours of Bev's time. She doesn't know how she got into this work but she wishes the Reds would hove blockaded Berlin sooner. LOIS HILLEREN. Deep in the jungles of Brazil. Lois is ex- tending her study of man. (anthropology, ahem) but claims all men are alike. JIM HOLTAN. Furthering his basketball career. Jim has gone from Gustavus Adolphus to the Minneapolis Lakers where he set world records surpassing Mikan's. JEANNE HOLTAN. The idea! stenographer, Jeanne Holtan has been an excellent example to those young hopefuls who are planning their commercial courses in Benson Hiqh. CHUCK HUGHES. Busying himself in Hollywood. Chuck is a great comedian and is advancing Irish wit on the screen. JEROME HUGHES. Jerry has been coaching the Notre Dame football team for a number of years and has es- tablished a great record for himself. He recently published a book. Coaching and Its Fundamentals. DUANE HUWE. At present Duane Huwe is distributor for the Playboy car company. This new automobile is very popular among the young set. CHARLES JACOBSON. Charlie is making use of his artistic ability with the lovelier sex by drawing portraits of such notables as Betty Grable. but now is recuperating after she spoke to him saying. Do you think this bathing suit is suitable. JOSEPH JENC. Monopolizing the hatchery business in Minnesota. Joe has been doing very well and within the next year plans on expanding his interests into Africa where he will take up the hatching of ostriches. EROME JOHANNESSEN. A sturdy, full-blooded Norwegian, erome is now in Norway where he is a well known operator of an exquisite delicatessen. BERNARD JOHNSON Back breaker Johnson. These head- lines are written in all sports sections. He is now dominant over Nagurski in the world of wrestlinq. BETTY ANN JOHNSON is first assistant to Phil Spitalny and his all girl orchestra. Betty is trying to brinq that Spike Jones quality into the orchestra. So far she has initiated a washboard and three dishpans. FLORENCE JONES is now struggling hard with her books at the Swedish hospital. Florence says the only thinq she doesn't like about it is that there is only one night a week in which to qo out. RONNIE JOSSART has just purchased Maurice L. Roth- child. It is now to be called Ronald J. Jossart and Com- pany. Ronnie says he qot his experience while in the hiqh school (clothing, that is). STAN KENT. Stan is now president of the Rubber Baby Buggy Company. Business is really bouncing, states Stan. LAVONNE KNUTSON, do re. me and the sound of a piano are heard. Yes, you quessed it. it's LaVonne and his Barber Shop Quartet. They have been singing on radio and tele- vision for some time and have qained great fame and fortune. SHIRLEY KOLSTAD. You will probably remember Shirley as one of your classmates. Shirley has qained great fame through holdinq several crowns—but soon plans on settlinq down and being one person's queen (you guess, we can't). ARDEN KVAM. Arden travels with the Shrine Circus as a snake charmer. Arden says he likes his work very much but the snakes are very difficult to sleep with. ELDON KVAM. Eldon spends half his time in Alaska in- stalling refriqerators and air-conditioninq units—from there he goes to Africa where he spends his winter installing furnaces and electric stoves. ADELINE LAGRED has a dancinq school in Swift Falls, she herself likes tap dancing the best and excels in teaching it. During her spare moments she gives beginning ballets. Swift Falls has gained world recognition for her splendid job. MARY ANN LAWSON is making preparations for her European tour, she's determined to sell her lost story for the Ladies Home Journal. MARJORIE LUNDGREN is chief cook for the president of the United States and is an intimate friend and councilor to the family. EDRES MARTINDALE is playinq Romeo and Juliet opposite Joey. The New York public is awaiting their first appearance. Most of ROGER MIKKELSON'S time is spent fishing for the moon in the sea. Many people doubt his ever reaching his goal, but with patient perseverance he strives. DONALD MINCHOW is president of the National Hog Butcherinq Association with his headquarters in Danvers. LOIS MOEN plays first strinq catcher for Brooklyn's e'l-qirl baseball team. JOHN NELSON spends his winters on the river cuttinq ice and savinq it in his own inventive house for storinq ice. He plans to make his first million this summer sellinq it. BARBARA NEUHAUS is competing with Gregg in Short- hand books. Barb's book is much simplified, in fact, it's blank. JEANETTE OLEN, Jeanette, for years the world’s model secretary, has just married the boss. John D. Rockefeller IV, and is honeymooning in Bermuda. GORDON'OSTBY, A rocket ship lands on the moon, moon- beams rush over to meet the newcomer, moonmaids welcome the first man ever to land on the moon. Who is he? Gor- don. who else? JEANNE PAULSON. Jeanne has qiven up a brilliant career as head technician at John Hopkins institute to act as sales- girl in the Morris Bakery. Says Jeanne. I love to meet people. ALBERT PAYNE. Albert has just broken the speed record 5n the Indianapolis race track. Albert wanted to become famous, and he felt this was the easiest way. ALBIE PAYNE. The brilliant soprano closing a season of Carmen at the Metropolitan opera company is none other than Albie who qot her start in the B.H.S. Triple Trio. MARION RANNEY. Commencing her tours on helpful hints to the housewife. Marion has decided to settle down and see if her methods work. FRANCIS REARDON. Fran has decided to revolutionize the Barber Shop in Clontarf and instead of having it operate two nights a week, it will be open three nights and on holidays. MARY REYNOLDS, Mary is now directing a branch of Arthur Murray s school of dancinq. She is specializing in a revision of the butterfly so that the qirls will have one arm left when finished. LUVERNE RUSSELL Young scientist dicovers new sma- toms appeared in the New York Times this week. Luverne has made himself very prominent in the world of science. JOHN SCHERMERHORN, after years of research, finally achieved presidency of the National Kiddy-Car Manufactur- ing Company of America. He qot his start in the advertis- ing department .early in his high school days. MARY A. SKANSBERG. The Grand Opening of MaryAnn’s beauty salon has just been completed and her methods of making the women beautiful is outstanding. ELAINE STROM has been studying under Einstein for the past fifteen years. She now knows more about the theory of relativity than the master. About his pupil Einstein says. Amazing. ARLENE SUTER is enjoying her home life raisinq ten beau- tiful children. Says Arlene, I hardly know what to do with myself. I have so much spare time. ISABELLE SWANBERG is now chief hostess for New York s famous Stork Club. After years of hard work she has finally attained this dream job. ' MISS SYVERSON, as her students affectionately call her. is teachinq voice at Hines Hiqh. I love my work, but this overcrowdinq is a problem. says Barb. GRACE THAYER is chief accountant for the Income Tax Bureau. You find out the most interesting things in my work. says Grace. WILLIAM THOMPSON is camera man for Twentieth Cen- tury Fo movies. He shows much promise, and chances for advancement are very near. Who knows—he may be the next Selznik. CAROL THOSTENSON has won recognition for beinq an able secretary. She had many offers to advance to larqer cities and corporations but desires to remain in Benson. (We wonder why) RICHARD TOLLEFSON joined the navy, as planned, upon graduation. Working very diligently he rose to Admiral and is now navy dictator. WANDA WALLA with her happy, friendly way, has acquired the position of head stewardess on the trans-oceanic airlines. She comes back with news from Europe to the girls—men are more desperate—which starts a migration to Eurooe. Tall, dark and handsome RICHARD ZINDA has qiven up pro-football to enter the movies. 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