Benson High School - Chippewa Yearbook (Benson, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1951 volume:

Builders Blueprint Architects ‘ . . . dnuitisuatnm 1 .nborcis Classes Choir Instruments Organizations Music and ‘ Organizations Time and a Half Sports and Features' Cornerstones , .- Dedication The 1951 Chippewa is dedicated to YOU 3 THE SENIORS IN THEIR SECTION OF THE SHELF Architect The engineers in action OFFICE GIRLS ADMINISTRATION LEFT TO RIGHT: Delores Heidemann, Mildred Bender, June Mr. J. A. Grimstad and Mr. C. H. Mogck. Mikkelson. BOARD OF EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT: Standing: Ted Hornbacher, Vern Pearson, C. H. Mogck, Russell Hanson; Seated: Trygg Svingen, George McClellan, Fran Kearney. Increasing knowledge and daily creating character and personality ... I.ITT TO RIG! IT: Paul Gilles, Leon Brockmever, Oris Peterson, Harriet Cossentinc, Elizabeth Lavin, Melitta Tonn, Bernice Rovsland, Leona Alsaker, Robert Hanlon. ITT I TO RIGHT: I rna Gracpp. .Marion Jensen, Vernon Prail, Pearl Johnson, Craig Johnson, Junior Skoglund, Delores Abramson, Margaret Stendc. These architects strive to better tomorrow’s builders. LEI- I TO RICH I : Dwight Olson, Lloyd Collopv, Rav Colwell, Adeline .Mount, Albert Lokken, Mae Gilbertson. LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Jeffery, John Peterson, Elmer Lee, Geneva Ascheman. 7 Bus Drivers LEFT TO RIGHT: Jack Johnson, Leland Johnson, Mervin Swonson, Julian Strom, Keith Welker, Alfred Hammer, Lester Smith, Gene Robbinson. School Nurse MARGARET LYNCH and CHARLOTTE GOMER 8 Laborers Seniors CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT-JOHN KVAM, Treasurer; FLORENCE JOHNSON. Secretory; DuWAYNE HANSON, Vice President; DICK COY. President. OUR CLASS RING AND ANNOUNCEMENT Ah . . . these 1 2 years of school life. At times they've been hard, but for every task there has been an equal amount of fun. In our freshman year our class consisted of 108 mem- bers. We were green, all right, from the moment we set foot in the high school to our rather talented (???) art class. Doug Prall was elected our president that year. Much of our time in the sophomore class was spent in Biology dissecting frogs, etc. That was the year we got to wait on the junior-senior banquet which carried out the Club '49 theme. As juniors we were hosts to the Southern Plantation” banquet. And we certainly carried the theme down to its minutest detail! We took over the Gopher's Whistle at the half of that year, and also were given our posi- tions on the Chippewa for the coming year. Who can forget the packed house for the class play, I Remember Mama ? Remember Vi Anderson's per- formance of Katrin ? We elected Hazel Teien to represent our school at Girls' State and DuWayne Hanson for Boys' State. Hazel also was class presi- dent; Joanne Vinge was vice president; Marlene Chamberlain, Secretary; and Rita Ernst, treasurer. And then came our triumphant senior year! We elected Dick Coy as our president, DuWayne Hanson as vice president, Florence Johnson as secretary, and John Kvam as treasurer. This was the year we picked our cards, announcements, and took our graduation pictures. We had our Kid's Night social party and what a success it was. Our class seemed to go for southern things in a big way, for we chose Mignonette as our class play. Rita Ernst as Mignonette and Rube Groehler as Jona- thon Mills both performed admirably. • All ii all, these four years have been one of achieve- ment. But our lives do not end with graduation. We, as seniors, can, must and will do our wholehearted best to succeed in the life before us. MARION AHRNDT proved to be one of Mr. Olson’s most able stenographers. Small, blond, with a clear com- plexion, Marion was in G.A.A.'s costume committee for the junior class play, and baton twirling. She also helped in Mr. Grimstad's office in her junior year. Never without an answer is quick-tongued CHARLES BERENS and he has really done his share and more of keeping his classes alive. Charlie has participated in basket- ball, track, and baseball. He likes most of all to spend his spare time hunting and fishing. Seniors Blond, brown-eyed SHIRLEY AHRNDT possessed an unusual sense of humor. Her school activities include G.A.A., Drama Club, Baton twirling, declam, Usher Club. Her quiet disposition may fool you, but after getting to know PATRICIA BIRHANZEL she is full of fun and pep. Usher club, drama club, and properties committee for the junior class plav took up most of Pat's leisure. Pat was one of the athletic farm girls and could swing a mean bat along with any softball star. VIOLETTE MAE ANDERSON, one of our charming homecoming attendants, is known for her friendly person- ality and sweet smile. Vi has participated in band for three years, chorus and glee club, G.A.A., declam, trio and sex- tet. She also had a lead in the junior class play, in which she played the part of Katrin. “Skv rocket—let’s go”—proceded by a non-hand flip—is done by no other than peppy and full-of-fun GLORIA BOE. Gloria has been active in cheerleading for four years. Gopher's Whistle, and Library Club, of which she was president. She was also on the annual staff, junior class plav, senior class play, baton twirling, G.A.A., chorus, glee club, and trio. Working at Pure Oil station dowrftown occupied RAY- MOND ARNE’s spare time. Although of a quiet nature, he was at times amusingly witty. The twinkle in her eye and the reddish brown hair helped make MARLENE CHAMBERLAIN famous all around school. Molly has taken part in chorus, band, flute trio, and Student Council. President of the G.A.A., assistant editor of the Whistle, and music editor of the Chippewa are included in her extra-curricular. Quiet, good-natured RICHARD ARNE plans to enter priesthood after graduation. Although his school life was not one of the busiest, he enjoyed working on any com- mittees when the occasion presented itself. Dark haired and a friendly smile describe GARNET CHASE. Garnet participated in G.A.A., baton twirling, speech plays, usher club, and declam. You can often see Garnet coming down the hall with her arm full of books, and either eating candy or chewing gum. A bit slow and easy going are two things which seem to characterize JAMES BENOIT. Dark, good-looking Jim was one of the homecoming attendants. He participated in football during his junior year, and has been a member of Mr. Gilles’ projector crew. Racking up a record of senior class president, captain of the football team, and attendant for homecoming king was to the credit of RICHARD COY. A sense of humor which made him one of the clowns of the senior class, Dick has been active in declam (in which he got to the regional), chorus, track, and basketball. Whenever there is a movie being shown, you will often • find DELMAR ELLINGBOE running the projection 11101 S machine. Dclmar was only one of Mr. Gillcs crew. A girl who, during her high school years went in for speak- ing and singing, was DELLA MAE GADES. Della par- ticipated in Chorus, Glee club. Drama club, and Decla- mation. Straighten your files . . . Whistle . . . Decrease front . . . are among the familiar phrases of pretty, dark-eved, French-Canadian RITA ERNST. Rita was drum major- ette, exchange editor of the Gophers Whistle, Junior class treasurer, and chorus librarian in her Sophomore year. Chorus, glee club, G.A.A., and Junior class play were her other activities. Rita was “Mignonette” in the play of that name, and was a charming queen attendant. A shy, jet friendly girl who hailed from Danvers was LLC1LLE G1ESL. Lucille could be found diligently studying any and all subjects. “Bell-bottom trousers, coat of navv blue, I love my sailor man, and he loves me too.” This may well be CATHER- INE FENNELL's theme song. Catty, dark eyed, charm- ing, was on the library staff, on the class play advertising committee, and was a candidate for Homecoming queen. “Good men die young, and 1 don't feel so well myself.” This saying fits PAUL JOHN GILLES to a “t.” Paul could be seen sauntering into every class and after awhile break out into a broad laugh about some funny incident. Band for four years, parts in the junior and senior class plays, chorus, and operator of the movie projector helped to fill Paul's spare time. Even though he was usually quiet, DENNIS FORBORD was a familiar sight around school. Going to Glcnwood often occupied Dennis’ spare time, but he found time to work on special committees. Athlete, actor, vocalist, sports writer. This could mean only REUBEN GROF.HLF.R. “Rube,” as he prefers to be called, had the male lead in the senior class play, par- ticipated in basketball for two years and in baseball. He has been a member of choir for four years and of boys’ quartet. Sports editor of Gopher's Whistle, Whistle Staff, proved Rube’s journalistic ability. Student council, speech club, junior class play, and exchange program helped to fill his high school career. A replica of Albert Einstein himself — ROGER FOR- BORD. Mr. Gillcs' pride and joy often ran the projection machine for convocations. Rog played a southern gentle- man in “Mignonette” and participated in band. “15 ... 25 ... 50 .. . S1.00. Thank you.” This might be coming from HILDA GROTHE who plans to be a cash- ier. Although Hilda is of a quiet type to those who don’t know her very well, the school wouldn’t be quite com- plete without her. She was on the advertising committee for the junior class play. If you hear a loud, echoing laugh you’ll know FRANCES FUCHS must be somewhere within the range of a mile. Fran has participated in G.A.A., Glee Club, Chorus, Usher club, Chippewa staff, and was a prompter and on the properties committee for the Junior and Senior class plays. One of the school’s best all-around athletes was found in DU WAYNE HANSON. Seim” participated on Skog’s “A” basketball team for three years and was captain of the squad in his senior year. Quarterback in football and base- ball shortstop for three years comprise his other athletics. Seim was Boys’ State candidate from Benson High, was the organization editor of the Chippewa, and a Home- coming attendant. He also was in chorus two years. Quiet, slight, and well-known describes MARIAN HINNESSFA . Marian, who played solo trombone in her senior year, has been in band for three years. She is a member of the brass sextet. She was one of the town gossips in Mignonette.” “I'd like to be a teacher, says DELORIS JOHNSON with a big smile. Deloris was a baton twirler for thee years and a member of the Drama Club in her junior year. She was a prompter for both the junior and senior class plays. She was an active member of G.A.A. as well as a member of the usher club. Deloris plans on attending St. Cloud Teacher’s College after graduation. Junior class play stage crew, senior class play stage crew, homecoming stag crew—this should prove that RONALD HOLM is very capable of managing lightings and settings for the stage. Besides working on the projection crew for .Mr. Gilles, Ronnie participated in freshman football and basketball. During his spare time Ronnie could be seen setting pins in the bowling alley or driving his faithful “Model A. His humor was reflected in the “Sid Says paper. Noted for her outstanding work in commercial courses, blond FLORENCE JOHNSON has done much in the journalistic field also. Floss was class editor of the Chip- pewa and Feature editor of the Gopher’s Whistle. G.A.A., chorus, glee club, a supporting role in the junior class play kept her equally busy. She was secretary of the senior class, was in declam, and was president of the Drama club. All travel books are found in the shelves to your right, are the words uttered by LORRAINE HOLtAN, one of the student librarians. Rac was vice-president of the library club in her senior year. Sports interest Rae and she has been a member of G.A.A. for four years. Gopher's H histle, glee club, and senior class play comprised her extra time. Small, dark, and always smiling describes MERLE JOS- SAR T. Merle took part in both the junior and senior class plays. He was also in the homecoming program and was an active member of choir for two years. f “Hoy-hov there, Dick Coy, and other savings generally came from DAVE HUGHES. Another wit, he could often be found arguing with Margo. Football, choir, track and baseball claimed Dave. He also worked on numerous committees. CORDALA K1RSCHBAUM is a fan of Eddie Arnold and can be found listening to him in any of her spare time. Typing, roller skating and basketball fully provide enter- tainment for Cordala. In Benson High she worked on the properties committee for the junior class play. Farmer-minded is BILL HUSTON, who plans to work three years on the farm and then artend college. Bill was in the junior and senior class plays, and was guard on Brock s championship team. He participated in band three years. Bill was also in chorus during his freshman and senior years. DUANE KNUTSON is our next senior who hails from Swift Falls. Quiet, yet likable and friendly, Duane worked on various committees. Duane is quite well known for his comments in Social Science. Small, but full of pep describes MYRTICE JERVE. Myn has been active in baton twirling and was a member of the usher club. X-ray technician holds an attraction for .Myrtice. JOHN K AM, remembered especially for his part of Peter Torkelson in the junior class piay “I Remember Mama, has been in chorus and boys’ chorus for 3 years, student council for 2 t ears and -Gopher's Whistle for 2 years. He was also in the senior class play and a one-act play. He was an attendant for homecoming also. l.ars as ARDIS LARSON is called is the friendly girl • with dark brown, dost! cropped hair. Lars was a cheer- SCIHOfS leader in her junior year and was on the properties com- mittee for the class play. She participated in G.A.A., Drama club, and girls' chorus. Although CLAR CE MAANUM may seem quiet at first you will find she is really quite gav. Clarvcc has been a band member for four years and has been on the Gopher's Whistle for two years. She worked in the library in her senior year and she also served as prompter for the senior class play and on several committees for homecoming. All hail our business manager from the Chippewa Staff, JA.MLS LAWSON. Jim was in football, basketball and baseball. He was also in band. A place on National Honor Society was reserved for brilliant, neatly dressed Jim. He was quiet and nonchalant on the -outside but if you knew him better, you found this description would not easily fit. One of Benson High's neater dressers was PATSY MAD- DEN. Patsy was usually studying shorthand or discussing the adventures of the evening before. A certain junior boy- occupied what spare time she could find. His majesty King Arthur-tall, dark ART LEE, has par- ticipated in football four years, basketball four years and track during his junior year. He was in the senior class play—and is assistant Class editor on the annual staff. This year he was an all conference end in football. A busy girl around school, RUTH McCLELLEN has been in G.A.A., Band, and Chorus, junior class plav, annual staff, brass sextet, cornet trio also made up Ruthie’s extra- curricular. Besides all this, Ruth was in baton twirling, and glee club and program committee for the junior and senior Banquet. 1 he short, quiet girl whom vou can' find typing during any of her spare time is GLENNA LUNDEBREK. Glenna took part in the health program during her Erosh year. She was a reporter for the Gopher's Whistle during her Junior year. Glenna’s plans for the future are to go to Glenwood Normal. CAROLE MOLDE has been in baton twirling, chorus, glee club, junior class play, G.A.A. She was exchange editor of the Whistle. “Kitty spends much of her time selling popcorn at the theater, and working on all sorts of committees. Wherever there’s a dance, Carole will surely be there. ORLA LUNDEBREK, good natured, friendly, and de- pendable, worked on the invitation committee for the Jr.- Sr. banquet and on the properties committee for the junior class play. Orla would like to be a secretary after gradua- tion. Behind her rather quiet exterior could be found a vivid, bustling vitality. A girl with a good sense of humor describes no one but AUDREY MOLINE. She always has a smile and a friendly “Hi for everyone. Audrey took part in G.A.A., dcclam, senior class play, and Ushers club. Laughing, friendly and likeable, yet shy at times, is BEVERLY LYSEN. During her junior year Bcv was a reporter for the Gopher's Whistle. She was one of the luckier students to get the family car. Bev would like to attend a beauty culture school. “Say, Mr. Gilles, why didn’t I get an ‘A’ in Physics?” This is often the question of CARMEN MOTZKO, our next senior. A faithful worker, Carmen helped on float committees and various groups for class plays. Blond, neat RUBY NASH is quite modest about her abil- ity to play the piano, but she is really quite talented. Ruby has taken an active part in G.A.A., chorus and Glee Club. She has also served faithfully as member of the Ushers club and on committees for the Jr.-Sr. banquet and the junior and senior class plays. Seniors Dark, quick MARGARET O’CONNOR always had a friendly smile for anyone that came in contact with her. Though her high school career was not as full as others, she made up for it on the committees she worked on. Margaret came from south of Benson and was another O’Connor to graduate from B.H.S. JEANETTE NEGAARD, probably best known for her position of editor-in-chief of the Gopher's Whistle, may often be found rushing around checking late copies some of the last minutes before the paper goes to press. Jet’s extra curricular activities include chorus, glee club, junior class play, one-act play, checrlcading, G.A.A. She was also elected to the National Honor Society in her junior ’ear' The Minnesota School of Business may find COLLEEN O’MALLEY in its enrollment next year. Small of stature and a bubbling sense of humor describe Colleen to its fullest extent. She participated in G.A.A. for four years and was on the advertising committee for the junior class play. Rather quiet in school, but quite a card out of school was ROGER NELSON. He has participated in chorus, skits given by the speech class, stage crew and homecoming committee. He was often found snoring in class, resulting from a dance at Giady’s Ballroom the night before. Athletic and amiable describe PHYLLIS PETERSON. Phyllis is circulation manager on the Chippivia and was a member of the student council. “Who made that tackle?” “Why it was STANTON NELSON.” This is only one comment by various specta- tors during the football season. Stanton has been a tackle for three years. He took part in a skit by the speech class and was on the homecoming committee during his sopho- more and junior years. You have probably wondered who that very small and sin- boy was in the senior class. It was most likely DUANE PLATOW who comes from near Danvers. Duane's fa- vorite subject is industrial arts and his favorite pastime is roller skating at Appleton. Husky, dark DUANE NEUHAUS has added color to many football games by his capability of handling pigskin with seeming ease. He was one of the three chairmen for the senior party. An athletic-minded senior, DOUGLAS PRALL partici- pated in football, basketball and baseball. This handsome, dark-eyed lad was president of his freshman class, secre- tary-treasurer of his sophomore class, and participated in choir for three years. Doug’s favorite subject was higher algebra. Very quiet and reserved probably best describes GOR- DON NORBY. Gordon's friendly disposition has won him many friends in Benson High. He’ll never be forgot- ten for his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner in Mr. Buska's American history class last year. One of the first five on Skog’s basketball team is tall, lanky DENNIS PRIDE. “Stretch” plays center and is often seen barreling his “Model A” down the street. He has participated in track and worked on Mr. Gilles’ pro- jector crew. Denny gives the impression of being bashful but is quite the opposite when one gets to know him. Blond, amiable HELEN RANNEY served on the food committee fpr the junior-senior banquet. She also helped on various committees for floats, and class plays. Helen is an avid 4-H’er and displays her ability in Home Econom- ics by the many projects she has received blue ribbons on. Seniors The dynamic lass with a great sense of humor is GLEN- ITA SANDERS. Glcnita has participated in G.A.A., baton twirling, drama club, and dcclam. She put her ener- getic personality to good use as a cheerleader in her senior year. An avid industrial arts fan is DARYL RASMUSSEN. In his sophomore year he was a tenor in choir and in his senior year he was a bass. Daryl worked on committees for home room parties and for the senior “Kid’s” party. JOHN SATERBAK’s deep, melodious bass could be heard in chorus and quartet. John was on the all-confer- ence football team and made a name for himself in this sport. He also plat ed in band, and was president of that organization. Dark, vivacious DARLENE REICH was cheerleader in her freshman and senior years. “Dolly” attended school in Duluth in her sophomore year and came back to Benson in her junior year. Darlene was also in chorus. Glee Club, and G.A.A. She played the role as a double in “Migno- nette” and had a supporting role in the junior class play. Dolly was also a member of the annual staff. Dark-eyed, friendly VERONA SATHER proved that dancing ability usually stems from slim limbs. Ronnie took part in chorus, glee club, junior class play and G.A.A. Much of her time was occupied by a certain blond senior. Skating-fan, sparkly-eyed both describe MARLYS REUSS. Her slim, athletic figure proved to be so in Phy. Ed. classes. Usher club, drama club, and declam were part of Marlys’ extra-curricular. Another of the faithful projection crew —MERLIN SHULT. Merlin always lent a helping hand in the pro- duction of class plays and in any needed stage settings. Our pretty queen, VICTORIA REYNOLDS! Even though she was the tom-boy of the class of ’51, she dis- played her feminine charm at homecoming. Vicki was on the annual, was in G.A.A., and dcclam. She helped on committees for all kinds of events also. MARLYS SKARF. performed the almost inultimate. She had a leading role in both junior and senior class plays. She had a fine speaking voice and participated in dcclam and drama club. Numerous committees received the help- ing hand of Marlys. She was also a baton twirler with the band and Administration editor on The Chippewa. Small, quiet and rather shy is typical of DOROTHY SAMSAL. Dorothy took part in G.A.A. and helped in the production of the junior class play, “I Remember Mama.” As to her future plans, she would like to get a job doing a lot of typing. THEODORE SKARE seems to have spent most of his time playing the field, in football, that is. “Ted” has been on the A and B football squads for four years. He was out for track in his junior year and had parts in both the junior and senior class plays. Ted is vice-president of the Student Council and sports editor of the annual. Seniors A winning smile and a willingness to work is character- istic of LORRAINE SMI 1 11. Lorraine came to Benson from Murdock in her sophomore year. She has partici- pated in G.A.A. three years, served on the lighting com- mittee for junior class play, and on the properties commit- tee for the senior class play. She was a member of the usher club and a typist for the annual. She also served on the invitation committee for the junior-senior banquet. Probablv the busiest girl around B.l l.S. is 1lAZI I, I I II N. Talented, pretty Hazel displayed her ability for playing the piano bv winning an “A at the state music contest. She was secretary of her freshman class, president of her sophomore and junior classes. Class plays, and overall chairman for the homecoming festivities all w ere included in Hazel’s activ ities. She w as also a homecoming attendant and representative to Girls State. Blond wavv hair and a well built physic describes ROB- LRT SONS I I NG who hails from Swift Falls. Bob has a hidden talent of playing the piano. He was on the invi- tations committee for the junior-senior banquet. Whenever vou think of a gold and maroon sweater, LA- YAUGHN THILLKF will naturally enter your mind. LA VAUGHN was one of Benson High School’s boys to ejet a roni and in his black hair it looked good. LA- VAUGHN was always w illing to lend a helping hand in stage settings and committees. If vou hear a sudden outburst of laughter from an un- known source, vou well may trace it to 1)1 LORIS SL’LILR. “Del” served on the food committee for the banquet. Gopher's Whistle staff, and G.A.A. Blond, brown-eyed BI T I Y THOSTI N’SON worked on the lighting and advertising committee for the junior class plav. She was a reporter for the Whistle in her junior year. ‘Life gets tedious don’t it.” So states WILLIAM SUN I) with his subtle sense of humor. Bill was a member of the student council in his freshman year, was vice president of the class in his sophomore car, and also was on the ex- change program that sear. Band, football, and various committees kept Bill as busy as he probably could get. Hunting pheasants near his father’s farm, fishing, and rid- ing horseback rate high with I A LL. TJOSAAS. Lyle has been active in 4-H work outside of school. He took part in a Christmas program and the Centennial program put on by the speech class. Lyle's favorite subjects are speech and industrial arts. MARCI LLA SWANBL.RG possessed good dancing abil- itv and taste in clothes. She was a cheerleader in junior high school, and participated in G.A.A., chorus, glee club, and usher club. Marcy was student council member at large from the senior class. Peppy, short, dark —KAY TOWNSF.NI) was in band. Gopher's Whistle and baton twirling. She had a support- ing role in the junior class play, and worked on the properties committee for the senior class plav. Hip 1 2 3 is familiar to PHILIP SYVL.R- S()N who joined the National Guard. Phillip is on the first ten on Skog’s basketball squad. I le was a student man- ager of Brock’s football team for three years. Attractive, blond JOAN NT VlNGL’s school life has been one of success and achievement. She was an attendant for the Homecoming queen, is editor-in-chief of the Chippe- wa, was vice president of her junior class, assistant editor of the Gopher's Whistle, and president of the choir. Jo was elected to the National I lonor Society in her junior year. She has taken part in chorus, Glee club, Dcclam and the junior and senior class plays. NORMA WAHL could be described as quiet and re- served, but friendly. Norma has participated in Declam and was on the properties committee for the junior class p!ay. Seniors A quietness hides a friendly, full-of-fun personality in MAXINE WOLLSCHLAGER. She has helped in the Principal’s office and was on the Food committee for the junior-senior banquet. No class in Benson would be complete without a wit, and in the class of “51” it was in the person of ALV1E WIEBOLD. Alvie has worked hard on committees for Homecoming, junior-senior banquet, setting pins in the Bowling alley or driving a delivery truck. The boy with the red, red blush describes ROBERT WOLLSCHLAGER who hails from Danvers. Bob’s plans for after graduation are undecided. Driving in a Ford with a certain junior girl was a com- mon occurrence for RONALD WILLIAMS. Ronnie, small, dark, with many freckles, has been on committees for junior-senior banquet and for the class play. His spare moments in school were spent behind the projection machine. 1 all, neat ANI I A ZIELSDORF spends most of her spare time reading, and listening to the radio. Anita has par- ticipated in skits for pep feasts and was on committees for the junior-senior banquet, junior class play, and Red Cross. She took part in G.A.A. during her senior year. Judging from her stenographic ability, Anita will probably occupy a desk in some office after graduation. Camera Shy DuWaync Skansbcrg Class Officers i i FT TO RIGHT FRESHMEN: L ROGER GARV M LR- ,„nt. SIURITA SIRAND. President. • eVsSLER. Treasurer; JAMES SS Vice President. ™ -’ D5£ZTS? JUNIORS: LEFT TO RIGHT — JERALD JOSSART, Secretary; CHARLENE CONNOLLY. Vice President, ELAINE CHEVALIER, Treasurer; JEAN KLUCAS, President. Not pictured: Sophomore Officers—Alfred Teien, Pres- ident; Wanda Hestad, Vice President; Shirley Larson, Secretary; Robert Holton, T reasurer. SEVENTH GRADE: LEFT TO RIGHT-JOYCE JOSSART, Secre- tary-Treasurer; CONNIE LEDDIN, Vice President; ROGER MAANU.Y1, President. Juniors LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: G. Jossart, J. Iver- son, I). Giese, F. Gades, G. Hoffman, 15. Hoffman, B. Johnson, S. Bang. SECOND ROW: I). Klickc, J. Ander- son, K. Fuchs, J. Grussing, L. Balas, R. Fiebelkorn, I. John- son, R. Ahrndt, K. Flcischfrcsscr, B. Gimmestad, G. Iverson, C. Glover, R. Burgess, L. Johnson. THIRD ROW: M. Dolan, E. Chevalier, J. Klucas, R. Harris, W. Eiala, R. Griffith, F. Cleland, G. Hennessy, B. Hesse, E. Jenc, J. Bronniche, C. Bregel,C. Hacker, R. Hippe. BACK ROW: V. Brandt, C. Connolly, M. Burke, R. Bredeken, E. Eckland, D. Erickson, A. Carlson, H. Hatlelid, G. Amundson, G. Frogodt, V. Johnson, N. Christianson, M. Greene. Apprentices Working to Fit Themselves for Life’s Work ... LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: I. Retrum, B. Rodi, S. Skarsten, B. Payne, L. Prcuss, D. Larson, L. Rode, K. Nelson, R. Larson, M. Schluter, A. Ostby, A. Lagred, M. Laughlin. SECOND ROW: J. Mathiesen, M. Nelson, K. Kolstad, E. Pederson, M. Langcn, R. Manska, R. New- house, K. Semmler, D. Naglcr, M. Mikkclson, W. Maa- num, M. Loen, D. Vergin, F. Rittcnour, D. Naglcr, D. Nel- son, J. Tollcfson. BACK ROW: S. Simonson, R. Minchow, J. Ruppe, F. Nelson, P. Maher, E. O’Brien, W. Ohmacht, G. Kottke, D. Ranncy, N. Welker, R. Nelson, R. Norby, L. Pangrac, M. Taubert, B. WandcrWeyst. 19 Sophomores LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: I). Flower, L. Brown, B. Holtan, 1). Ellingboe, N. Hanson, C. Hughes, L. Ascheman, S. Hippcr, Al. Hendrickson, G. Casev, C. Gandrud, I). Anderson, I). Gjerdingen. SECOND ROW: A. Ashton, C. Bethke, D. Christenson, F. Hughes, M. Fennell, B. Benson, T. Goulet, W. Hestad, D. Greene, J. Grimstad, R. Hanson, W. Hestad, W. Haben, J. Hanson. BACK ROW: N. Gesmc, A. Borgmann, L. Holm, C. Anderson, L. Bangsund, E. Dokkcn, R. Bronniche, A. Bol- ter, R. Bredeken, L. Goff, W. Halverson, A. Christenson, L. Buckner, S. Hanson. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW': L. Larson, R. Lu- schen, R. Mills, D. Koosman, D. Klassen, R. Motzko, M. Johnson, M. Mortenson, M. McGeary, H. Matthicson, I). Moline. SE1COND ROW: A. Loen, S. Larson, M. Jossart, A. Kobberman, P. O’Connor, E. Koosman, J. Krohn, G. Long, A. Nelson, M. Alorlock, A. AlcClellan, I. Matthies, J. McGuire. BACK ROW: J. McGuire, M. O’Connor, V. Neuhaus, S. Nyhusmoen, D. Johnson, M. Lundgren, N. Olson, M. Kirschbaum, R. Larson, K. Alortenson, B. Nel- son, D. Motzko. 20 Sophomores LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW: R. Young, R. Stot- tlcr, M. Sathcr, A. Ranney, H. Schoolmeestcrs, M. Sathcr, J. Schaaf, R. Svverson, D. Tollefson, D. Plackner, M. Skarsten, N. Williams, I). Olson. SECOND ROW: S. Skarstcn, R. Stutleberg, D. Schuur, J. Swingseth.i V. Thompson. A. Wiebold, J. Steen, D. Oven, E. Ostby, B. Skare, J. Olsen, B. Stromcr, J. Rcimcr, L. Satcrbak. BACK ROW: B. Puchalski, J. Rearden, L. Rode, G. Preuss, C. Stiel, A. Thompson, A. Pierce, T. Tcien, R. Wardlow, A. Staack, P. Quinn, R. Rasmussen, E. Rodahl, B. Skare. Freshmen LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW’: R. Grimstad, B. Dokkebakken, D. Grant, J. Carruth, T. Ferry, T. Fennell, D. Halberg, L. Armstrong, N. Amlie, L. Flower, M. Christenson, D. Erickson, E. Berens. SECOND ROW: D. Ascheman, A. Benoit, S. Hennfessy, S. Heinecke, K. Goff, A. Carlson, A. Hoberg, W. Butler, R. Berens, S. Espeseth, S. Gensler, B. Anderson, M. Fuchs. BACK ROW: B. Grothe, G. Hoffman, ,M. Amundson, B. Baumgarten, D. Birhanzel, G. Chamberlain, E. Anderson, N. Basch, K. Anderson, C. Anderson, R. Goff, C. Alsaker, S. Anderson, L. DeMarce. Freshmen LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: S. Kittclson, C. Alaus, D. Alittcness, VV. Jcrve, M. Alorlock, J. Larson, G. Lundgren, L. Lundebrek, R. Loen, E. Loen, C. Hollen, G. Knutson, J. Huston. SECOND ROW: J. Jeffery, R. Nelson, L. Lorenz, D. Holm, S. Johnson, G. Hunder, Al. Larson, S. Rasmussen, Al. Johnson, J. Peterson, D. Quale, R. Payne. BACK ROW: G. Nelson, A. Larson, Al. Place, J. Laughlin, Al. Peterson, B. Perrizo, J. AicNellis, J. Hus- ston, G. Aleyer, D. Huwe, G. Pahl, J. Jossart, D. Olson, V. Alattson. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: D. VanderWeyst, R. Smith, R. Wilson, G. Stay, Al. Wick, Y. Tollefson, R. Skare, M. Rodi, A. Zielsdorf, D. Reich, H. Young, L. Simonson, J. Smith, Aliss Johnson. SECOND ROW: L. Skarsten, R. Ronholdt, L. Tatge, L. Schuerman, B. Schlu- ter, G. Valentine, B. Smith, C. Smith, H. Schliep, E. Razink, Al. Schnitzler, L. Wollschlagcr, E. Rode, C. Swenson. BACK ROW: R. Swanberg, G. Roberts, L. Robertson, R. Stehn, R. Strand, D. Skersten, F. Swanberg, D. Vollmer, R. Simonson, J. Russell, L. Rodi, L. Swartz. 22 Eighth Grade LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: S. Buhr, B. Hippe, C. Dokkcn, G. Finstad, B. Bennett, M. Ashton, M. Land- mark, A. Larson, C. Johnson, M. Hughes, G. Chevalier, M. Forbord, R. Demo, G. Buckner. SFCON'I) ROW: N. Johnson, R. Fuchs, M. Fspcscth, D. Ferry, M. Casey, M. Fiebclkorn, S. Hughes, J. Brucss, P. Anderson, V. Filia, D. Hanson, P. Cudrio, J. Iverson, R. Erickson. BACK ROW: D. Anderson, J. Burke, I). Jaeger, B. Krieger, J. Gossen, G. Grimstcad, L. Bronnichc, H. Danner, D. Hoffman, J. Ferry, R. Dale. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: M. Vieman, G. Lucas, A. Motzko, A. Nelson, G. Rois, D. Vorvick, D. Scheff, D. Lund, J. Naig, R. Syvcrson, R. Logan, K. Nel- son, G. Stottler, G. Tollefson. SECOND ROW: A. Svea, C. Wolla, D. Ulstad, C. Ranncy, S. Syvcrson, G. Lee, M. Mort, M. Pederson, J. Yergin, J. Peterson, D. Tambcrg, B. O’Mally, S. Perrizo, V. Skarsten. BACK ROW: L. Sanders, B. Russell, R. Whitaker, P. Walsh, D. Olson, D. Sandmever, D. Weber, R. Preuss, R. Nordby, D. Svor, R. Lee, D. Tjosaas. Seventh Grade LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: A. Ellingson, S. Holm, S. Hendrickson, P. Grafft, C. Anfinson, C. Gomer, J. Erickson, C. Benoit, J. Coleman, S. Ellingboe. SECOND ROW: S. Johnson, D. Johnson, J. Kellen, G. Hughes, S. Hendrickson, C. Jcnc, E. Armstrong, J. Jossart, R. John- son, J. Jcrgcnson, D. Hanson. BACK ROW: M. Collins, R. Anderson, S. Knutson, B. Hoberg, B. Fricberg, J. Erd- man, M. Kellner, A. Dokken, D. Helgeson, J. Jaeger, D. Ellingson, N. Jones, C. Evenson, M. Hagen. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: B. Landmark, B. Mortenson, D. Williams, J. Wogan, C. Leddin, D. Scheff, K. Wick, B. Natterstad, L. Sanderson, D. Madsen. SEC- OND ROW: S. Syverson, D. Thompson, E. Vander- Weyst, R. Swenson, S. Lindahl, E. Swenson, D. Lindstrom, J. Rassmussen, K. Simonson, J. Mitteness, R. Smith, L. Stottlcr. BACK ROW: L. Wiebold, C. Kolb, T. Peterson, B. Lundebrek, M. Lindahl, M. Narragon, Y. Lund, S. Simonson, R. Rosen, D. Meyer, J. Pierce, K. Simonson, R. Kuhns, M. Mills. � Vocal Trio Strains of beautiful music issuing from Room 108 on Tuesday and Thursday nights may be accred ited to the vocal trio. Gloria, Vi, and Ginny, have sung for pep fests, the senior class play, and other school activities. LEFT TO RIGHT: G Boe, V. An- derson, V. Johnson. Clarinet Quartet LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Townsend, J. Klucas, E. Jcnc, A. Teien. “Don’t forget practice tonight at four.” This is one of the reminders the members of the clarinet quartet call to each other so that they are pre- pared for the many local events they participate in. Cornet Trio Flute Quartet “Have you got the music?” “Haven’t you got the stand set up?” “Where’s your horn?” “Oh, we’re going to be late!!” Neurotic?? No, only the flute quartet before an appearance. They appeared for the first time this year in the Christmas Concert when they played “Dancing Doll” by Poldini. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lawson, M. Chamberlain, S. Ras- mussen, R. Grimstad. LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Anderson, C. Alsaker, L. Arm- strong. “The cornet trio plays for the Ladies Auxiliary meeting tonight.” This is a familiar announce- ment heard in band. Karen, Carl and Lee have been playing together for two years. 25 Benson High LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: K. Townsend, J. Klucas, E. Jenc, A. Teien, H. Teien, C. Connolly. SEC- OND ROW: V. Anderson, C. Maanum, R. Forbbrd, N. Hanson, S. Gensler, J. Peterson, C. Brcgel. THIRD ROW: J. Anderson, D. Christenson, S. Johnson, J. Larson, B. Smith, M. Mortenson, E. Chevalier, L. Buckner, J. Swing- seth. BACK ROW: G. Long, D. Anderson, M. Burk, F. Gades, R. Stehn, W. Sund, G. Meyer, E. Koosman, N. Olson. STANDING: R. Harris, Mr. Lokken. Band Officers No more stiff fingers, cold horns, frozen valves— for we’re here at last!! The new band room has been fully initiated by the band members by tun- ing, blaring, and blasting to their hearts’ content for unlike the community church hall, the room is sound proof. After getting completely dressed for out-of-doors each time they wanted to go to the “so-called” band room, the band members really apprecite the new room in the north wing. The 7CTpiece senior band under the direction of Albert Lokken, has taken part in four formal concerts. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Klucas, .Mr. Lokken, J. Saterbak, M. Chamberlain. 26 School Band LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: J. Lawson, M. Chamberlain, R. Grimstad, S. Rasmussen, M. Ulstad, R. Luschcn. SECOND ROW7: R. McClellen, P. Gilles, H. Ranney, K. Anderson, L. Armstrong, D. Plackner, A. Nelson, L. Balas. THIRD ROW: D. Forbord, R. Bron- niche, K. Fuchs, C. Alsaker, W. Alaanum, M. Johnsen, C. Hacker, V. Johnsen, I. Retrum, F. Pederson, F. Rittenour. BACK ROW: M. Hennessey, P. Bjorngjcld, VV. Huston, J. Grimstad, R. Strand, N. Gesme, M. Dolan, B. Alittness, J. Saterbak. STANDING: M. Wick, B. Hesse, A. Ostbv, J. Negaard. Never failing to add spirit to basketball and foot- ball games, and pepfests, the band is one of the most active organizations in school. It doesn’t limit its activities to school—it took part in help- ing welcome Santa to Benson by heralding him with carols and leading the annual Kid Day parade. Several band members appeared as soloists and in ensembles in the District Music Contest in the spring of 1950. Ruth Grimstad and Jane Burbank received an “A” while the whole band received a “B” rating. The summer bi-weekly concerts can’t be forgot- ten. The band members never failed to attend the weekly practices which resulted in well-received out-of-doors concerts. Directors 27 Mr. Lokken points out the fundamentals of directing to Student Director Ruth McClellen. Benson High Music Council LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Saterbak, M. Chamberlain, J. Vinge, .Mr. Rose. It isn’t every chorus that can have six instructors in one year. But Benson did this year. They began work last fall with Miss Marie Tosterud who nar- rowed a large group of interested voices in try- outs to a well-balanced 60-voice chorus. Then a few weeks later she resigned her position. Since teachers were hard to find to fill a position so soon after school started, many local substitutes fervently worked to prepare for performances to come. Then three weeks before the Christmas concert, Mr. Russell Rose, a music lover who be- lieves in hard work, immediately insisted the chorus be a “choir.” The choir displayed its ability to present selec- tions in a fine manner, with only a few weeks practice, in the Christmas concert. The “Fanfare for Christmas Day” and “Angel Voices” had a great deal of audience appeal. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Mr. Rose, L. Balas, F. Pederson, V. Anderson, N. Gesme, A. Borgmann, M. Mortenson, N. Williams, O. Gandrud, N. Hanson. SEC- OND ROW: O. Bregel, M. Nelson, R. Rasmussen, I. 28 Rctrum, R. Ernst, J. Negaard, F. Johnson, G. Ba Reich, D. Anderson. BACK ROW: D. Rasmusse Satarbak, G. Amundson, E. Dokken, N. Olsen, P. 0 B. Hesse, L. Satarbak, W. Huston, J. Kvam. School Chorus In the District Music Contest in Morris in the spring of 1950 the choir received a “B” rating on their selection “To Thee We Sing.” Mary Ann Quinn received an “A” on her soprano solo and went on to the state music contest at the Univer- sity of Minnesota and again was awarded an “A”. Who will ever forget the boys quartet in the Homecoming program and the girls sextet and trio who sang for many pepfests and other school activities? The new choir room will be heaven to the choir but regardless they did a wonderful job this year even though they had a lot of adverse circum- stances to contend with. Sextet LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Retrum, R. Ernst, N. Hanson, V. Anderson, S. Larson, A. Ostbv. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: A. McClellen, M. Chamberlain, D. Christenson, R. Nash, E. Chevalier, S. Larson, M. Ulstad, M. Reuss, R. Fuchs, C. Connolly. SECOND ROW: R. McClellen, A. Ostby, V. Sather, F. Rittenour, J. Vinger, V. Johnsen, T. Share, A. Teien, J. McGuire, C. Stiel. BACK ROW: D. Prall, M. Jossart, D. Hanson, R. Groehler, R. Larson, R. Ahrndt, G. Fro- godt, P. Quinn, R. Holtan, L. Holm, S. Bang. Clarinet Quartet If LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Larson, S. Johnson, J. Anderson, N. Hanson. “Practice tonight, don’t forget because we play at the church meeting tomorrow!!” Norma, Jo- Anne, Sonja, and Janice just formed a quartet this year and it has been a great success. Our favorite drum majorette. Junior Flute Trio LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Grimstad, S. Rasmussen, J, Peterson. “Have you heard the flute trio play? Have they played for open house? Yes. And for the Ladies! Auxiliary meetings? Yes. And for church events- Yes.” Of course, everyone has heard Ruth, Susan and Janice play. “Impromptu” have been a fa- vorite selection. Brass Croup LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Retrum, J. Saterbak, V. John- sen, M. Hennessey. Not pictured at extreme left: R McClellen, P. Gilles. Remember those carols we sang at the Christmas program? And remember the beautiful instru- mental music that accompanied us? They were the brass sextet. This is the second year we have had one and Ret, John, Ginny, Marion, Ruthie - and Paul have a lot of fun playing for school activities. The Cast for Mignonette: Mignonette Rose Deardon Mammy Lou Annabelle Higgins Stella Boggs Hannah Splivers Esmeralda Brown Anna Bryant Alice Fox Elizabeth Maxwell Gladys Dyke Jonathon Mills ......... David Frames........... Paul Deardon Justin Halladay........ Deacon Parker Thomas Mills .......... Simon Clay.............. Henry Spencer Rita Ernst Rita Ernst Marlys Skare Marion Hennessy Hazel Teien Gloria Boe Joanne Vinge Verona Sather Lorraine Holtan Audrey Moline Victoria Reynolds Rube Grochlcr .........Ted Skare John Kvam Bill Huston Paul Gilles Roger Forbord ....... Art Lee Merle Jossart On November 10 and November 11, Arthur Jer- eau’s romantic “Mignonette” was presented by the senior class. The story is a flash back on the lovely southern belle’s life, who had an unfor- tunate love affair. Charming Mignonette was in love with Jonathan Mills, but his father refused to consent to their marriage. She gave him up and later died of a broken heart. The play was produced under the skillful direc- tion of Miss Leona Alsaker. LEFT: Putting on the finishing touches. 31 RIGHT: Justin Halladay, Mammy Lou, Rose Deardon and T homas Mills. AT RIGHT: The cast and stage crew. AT LEFT: Aunts Tri- na, Sigrid, Jenny, and Little Arne. PLAY CAST Katrin...................... Violcttc Mae Anderson Mamma..................................Marlys Skare Papa........................................... Ted Skare Christine.......................... Jeanette Negaard Dagmar..................................Gloria Boe Nels ........................ Rube Groehler Trina................................. Darlene Reich Sigrid .................................Hazel Teicn Jenny................................. Joanne Vinge Arnie ..............................Kenneth Nelson Uncle Chris....................................Dick Fisher The Woman.......................... Kav Townsdnd First Nurse ........................Vicki Reynolds Second Nurse Ruth McClellan Soda Jerk and Bellhop Bill Huston I Remember Mama” Katrin in her boudoir. � The laughable and vet heart wanning drama of Mama and her troubles became a big success. Mama with her famous savings, “We do not have to go to the bank,” the snooping, gossiping aunts, little Dagmar and Uncle Elizabeth, Uncle Chris with his big booming voice will never be forgotten. The storv was nar- rated by Katrin Hansen, the eldest of the children, as she read from her diary. This Junior class production, directed by Miss Stende, was presented Mav 5, 1950. Katrin and .Mama take time out to enjoy a soda. “Stand tall,” shouts Uncle Chris to Katrin, Christine, and Nels. ONE ACT PLAYS LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: G. Hoffman. E. Chevalier, D. Christenson, N. Hanson, H. Hatlc- lcid, B. Hesse, J. Jossart, L. I loltan, S. Ahrndt, A. Ostby, V. .Maanum, B. Holtan. BACK ROW: T. Goulet, G. Hennessy. F. Clcland, I . Dokken, I). Erickson, 1 . Ecklund, J. Frogodt, J. Klucas, C. Bregal. 1). Reich, J. Negaard. A, Larson, M. Dolan, M. Nel- son. D. Anderson. If you hear the shriek of laughter or the voice of a villain sounding in the hall, don’t be frightened, it is probably only one of Miss Tonn's one-act play casts rehearsing. Under her able leadership, “The Giants’ Stair,” “Bad Penny,” “.Mur- der in the Snow,” “Finders Keepers,” “Which Is the Wav to Boston,” and “Two Crooks and a Lady” will be presented. DECLAMATION LEFT OR RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Miss Roys- land, J. Reardon, H. Schliep, G. Wolla, M. Peterson, J. Erickson. G. Lee. R. Logan. F. Clcland. SECOND ROM”: I. Retruni. F. Johnson, N. Gcsinc, D. Chris- tianson. J. Klucas, V. Anderson, C. .Maanum, J. Negaard. G. Hennessv. THIRD ROW: M. Fuchs, M. Espescth, M. Vieman, C. Ranney, M. Dolan, R. Harris, A. McClellen, A. Larson. BACK ROW: G. Sanders. V. Reynolds, A. .Moline, D. Reich, S. Syver- son, M. Skare, R. Nash, M. Jossart, J. Benoit. Speak slower! more voice inflection! look at the audience! are the constant reminders of Miss Roysland as she coaches one of her declam prospects. There are about 35 students participating in declamation, and with the assistance of Misses Stende, Lavin, and Graepp we hope to have another successful year. 33 USHER CLUB “The curtain is opening and there are a lot of good seats left in the balcony,” is a frequent response heard from any one of these girls at all of the school functions during the school year. This Club has tripled its membership since its origination last year. JUNIOR HIGH DRAMATICS CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: S. Rasmus- sen, J. Peterson, D. Ulstcd, S. Gcnslcr, I). Whitak- er, L. Sanderson, B. Fricberg. SECOND ROW: M. Fuchs, J. Coleman, I). Quale, K. Nelson, R. Logan, CL Johnson, S. Svverson. THIRD ROW: R. Fuchs, G. Walla, G. Lee, N. Johnson, M. Pet- erson. C. Ranncv, h Vcemcn. FOURTH ROW: U. Hendrickson, D. Hanson, S. Simonson, M. F.spcscth, M. Wick. FIFTH ROW: S. l'_spcscth. M. .More, R. Grimsted, R. I.indman, V. Lund. BACK ROW: E. Armstrong, J. Erickson, C. Chevalier, D. I.indstrom, B. Nattcrstad, S. Lindahl. C. Gomer, C. Anfinson. “Steve Harding Wakes Up” was the first production presented by this young group of actresses and actors during Education Week. At the Christmas program they dramatized “When the Little Angel Sang.” Th club w as originated this year by Miss Graepp. LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW, SEATED: D. Schuur, S. Ahrndt, G. Chase, C. Fennell, S. Hanson. SECOND ROW, SEATED: S. Skarstcn, E. Ellingboe, B. Rodi, F. Nelson. THIRD ROW, SEATED: F F'uchs, R. Nash, M. Jcrve, D. John- son. STANDING: J. Grussing, S. Simonson, M. Jossart, G. Casey, 1M. Sathcr, A. Wicbold, D. Nel- son, L. Smith, B. Payne, A. Christenson, M. Reuss, E. Koosman, M. Schlutcr, L. Preuss. SENIOR HIGH DRAMATICS CLUB LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: D. Reich, F. Rittcnour, I'.. Chevalier, I. Rctrum, F. Johnson, F. Fushs, G. Sanders, R. Nash, D. Johnson, M. Mc- Geary. SECOND ROW: M. Jcrve, R. Hippe, J. Bronnichc, J. Negaard, A. Larson, E. Jcnc, K. Fuchs, L. Holtan, D. Alotzko, E. Nelson. THIRD ROW: H. Matthiesen, F. Nelson, R. Harrie, M. Dolan, C. Bregcl, AI. Langam, f. Nelson, G. Hcnnessy, F. Clcland. FOURTH ROW: M. Sather, M. Sathcr. M. Jossart, R. Grochlcr, D. Vergin, A. Ostby, J. Klu- cas, N. Gesme, M. Chamberlain. BACK ROW': Y. iVlaanum, E. F'.dklund, D. Erickson, A. Moline, M. Skare, M. Ulstad. This new organization, sponsored by Miss Roysland, was created to stimulate and develop a greater interest in dramatics. Student Council SI ATI O: Mr. Grimstad, K. Anderson, V. Johnson. T. Skarc. FIRST ROW, STANDING: C. Anfinson, V. Skarsten, J. Rasmussen. F. Rittenour, F. Pederson. C. Bregcl, M. Swanberg. R. Johnson, J. L.rdman. C. ndcrson, Mullen, R. Buckner. BACK ROW J. I.awson, M. Jossarr. I). I.und. L. Loren . R. Stchn. L. Dokken. I). Johnson. B. Nelson. J. Swingscth, V. I lestad. “1 lie Robin Hood of the Bow and Arrow, Carl Josephs, is a master trick-shot artist. He was presented with the cooperation of the Univer- sity of .Minnesota. The Student Council, the governing body of Benson High, added many more feats to their line of accomplishments. The students cooperated in a Unified drive with a goal of S250 and more than met their quota. The council sponsored a father-son reception for both the football and basketball teams. Plans arc in the making for a Student Day. With the money collected by sponsoring the “Minnesota Trio” and “The Robin Hood of the Bow and Arrow,” they bought Student Council pins. National Honor Society pins, and cheer- leading uniforms. The officers of the 25-member council were Virginia Johnson, president; led Skare, vice- president; and Karen Anderson, secretary- treasurer. The council ruled under the watchfu guidance of Mr. Grimstad. V. Johnson, president, and F. Peder- son, head of the unified drive, count the |unta-l rcaking assets of the uni- fied drive. Cl N i l R President Virginia John- son and adviser, Mr. Grimstad. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Harris, M. Dolan, S. Simonson, L. Holtan, C. Maanum, G. Boe, C. Fennell, P. Peterson, J. Olsen, J. Ruppe, W. Hestad, L. Buckner, Miss Alsaker. LIBRARY STAFF “Remember, this is an overnight book . . . due at I 8:30 tomorrow morning.” I With this familiar warning, I to Charles Stiel, a forget- I ful book borrower, Gloria puts away her ink pad for | another day- Members of the student library staff, under the guidance of Miss Alsaker, can be seen on duty before and after school and during each class period checking books I in and out. The work of I the girls varies from period I to period. Scissors may be the weapon used by some I in preparing attractive bul-1 letin boards while others I keep the files up to date. PROJECTOR CREW His footsteps echoing hollowly, a solitary figure with a roll of tape in one hand and film in the other, entered room 203. As he put away the equipment used in the assembly, thoughts of the next day’s schedule raced through his head. I wonder if Willy had any trouble with the tape recorder; I hope the pro- jector works all right tomorrow. After placing his schedule in the drawer, he quietly closses the door. As head of the chem- istry and physics department, Mr. P. J. Gilles is a natural su- pervisor of the projection crew. LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: R. Williams, R. Forbard, R. Griffith,! Hesse. SECOND ROW: D. Ellingboe, J. Benoit, H. Hatlelid, D. Nagk M. Mikkclson, G. Kottkc, G. Jossart. BACK ROW: M. Shult, P. Gilk Mr. Gilles, K. Scmmler, D. Skansberg, Mr. Grimstad. 36 ART CLUB The Art Club, under the direction of Mr. CoKveTI, is the first of its kind in Benson High. It was origi- nated to create greater in- terest in figurine painting, pastel painting, clav model- ing, poster making and water coloring. The club has made a big step toward achieving its goal. LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: M. Fuchs, L. Lorenz, D. Olson, S. Gensler, M. Mortenson. SECOND ROW: Miss Lavin, S. Espescth, G. Long, I. Rctruni, Is. Ander- son. BACK ROW7: .Mr. Colwell, G. Knutson, D. Erickson, L. Armstrong. STUDENT HEALTH COMMITTEE Two students are selected from each class to assist Miss Lynch, the school nurse, during the mantoux testing campaign and other activities necessary to main- tain healthful school con- ditions. LI-FI TO RIGHT, SEATED: Miss Lynch, C. Gomer, B. Nattcrstad J. Jossart, C. Anderson. STANDING: C. Alolde, G. Lee, J. Vinge, G. Meyer, J. Bruess, C. Hollcn. M. Dolan, S. Larson, D. Gjerdinger, Al. Wick. 37 THE GOPHER’S WHISTLE JUNIOR STAFF LI FT TO RIGHT, SKATED: K. Chevalier, Mr. Peterson, V. Johnson. STANDING: A. Osthy, B. Hesse, M. Burke, C. Hacker, D. Erickson, F. Rittenour. Laugh, fun, and serious work will he remem- bered by the members of the Gopher’s Whistle staff and their advisor. Reminding each other not to forget cake, salad, and sandwiches enables them to endure the long hours reaching the dead- line which involves rewriting stories, writing heads, and proof reading. Under the patient guidance of Mr. Otis Peterson, the Whistle was published once every two weeks and again at- tained an All-American rating. THE WHISTLE STAFF FRONT ROW: G. Boc, R. Grochler, F. Johnson. J. Yingc, J. Xcgaard, M. Chamberlain, R. Ernst, C. Moldc. SECOND ROW : A. Osthy. 1). Ycrgin, F. Rittenour, E. Chevalier, I. Rctrum, C. Hacker, M. Green, B. Hesse, Mr. Peterson, B. Holtan. BACK ROW: H. Tcicn, M. Burke, J. Bronnichc, J. kvam. V. Johnson, D. Erickson. }oami vounc In w — , November SENIOR STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: M. Chamberlain, Mr. Peterson, J. Nc- gaarii, F'. Johnson. J. Yinge. STAND- ING: J. Kvam, C. Moldc, I). Coy, R. Grochler, R. Ernst. The senior staff delegated the responsibility of publishing the school paper to the junior staff at the end of the first semester. CHIPPEWA LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Lawson, Miss Cosscntinc, J. Vingc, R. McClellan, P. Peterson. The Annual Staff Editor Joanne Vinge Advertising Manager Jim Lawson Circulation .Manager Phyllis Peterson Administration Marlvs Skare Classes Florence Johnson Music Marlene Chamberlain Dramatics Darlene Reich Organizations Du Wayne Hanson Sports Ted Skare and Gloria Boc Art Marjorie Mortenson Features Victoria Reynolds Photography Alice McClellan Typing Lorraine Smith Literary Editor Frances Fuchs PICTURE AT RIGHT, LEFT TO RIGHT, SEATED: L. Smith. STANDING: D. Reich, I). Hanson, M. Share, F. Johnson. BELOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Chamberlain, F. Fuchs, G. Boc. T. Skare, V. Reynolds, A. Lee. “Copy in by tonight,” “Bring your camera for pictures,” “Sell more ads,” are frequent phrases stated to the Annual Staff by Miss Harriet Cos- sentine, through whose assistance the Chippewa is made possible. The annual Staff consists of 15 members and they spent long hours of work cooperating in making up the “Chippewa.” 39 VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Hazel 1 eien Jim Lawson HONOR SOCIETY LEU IO RIGHT, I RON I ROW: M. Swanberg, F. Johnson, J. N’egaard, H. Tcien, J. Lawson, F. Pet- erson, J. Vinge, M. Chamberlain, D. Reich. SF.COND ROW : R. McClellan, C. Brcgel, V. Johnson, F.. Cleva- lier, J. klucas, C. Connolly, V. Reynolds. BACK ROW’: D. Hanson. R. Forbord. 40 Time and a Half LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: P. Maher, F. O’Brien, P. Quinn, J. Saterbak, D. Neuhaus, D. Coy, Captain, I). Hanson, R. Motzko, F. Fcklund. SECOND ROW: W. Huston, T. Skare, A. Lee, S. Nelson, D. Hughes, F. Clcland. A. Carlson. G. Fro- godt, M. Mikkelson, P. O'Conner. THIRD ROW: Mr. Brockmcyer, G. Hcnnessy, J. Lawson, W. Oh- macht, R. Brcdcken, P. Bjorngjcld, H. Hatlclid, B. Bronniche, N. Olsen, D. Johnson, N. Welker, Mr. Buska. “Try this on them next time,” says coach Brockm eye r to captain Coy. The year 1950 will always be remembered by the Braves and Benson followers, for that was the year they won their 3rd con- secutive West Central Conference Cham- pionship. The Braves started the season by pasting Monte 33 to 0. Then Willmar stepped in and dealt a serious blow, an 18 to 0 trouncing. But the Braves bounced back in the homecoming game to edge Football Morris 6 to 0 in a thriller. Then the Braves traveled to Appleton and came home on the long end—33 to 14. Next, the Braves edged Glenwood 6 to 0 ip another thriller. Then the Braves took the long journey to Olivia and ran wild to a 26 to 6 win. Then came the final and deciding game for the conference championship with the Litch- field Dragons. This game turned out to be one of the hardest fought battles on the local gridiron. It was a hard-fought contest all the way through. With both clubs giv- ing little ground anytime during the game. But the Braves’ line sprang the backs loose on a few plays which accounted for the score. And in the final seconds the Dragons were on the two-inch line, but just could not push it over. When the dust cleared, the Braves were on top 19 to 14 and had an- other championship served up. Benson placed two men on the All Conference first team: John Saterbak and Art Lee. Fred Clcland l ugene I'.cklund John Saterbak Bill Huston Pat Maher Ted Skarc Ronald Brcdckcn DuWavne 1 lanson Stanton Nelson Duane Scuta- OFFENSIVE GROUP I.I FT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: A. l.cc, R. Maher, I). Ncuhaus, K. O'Brien, J. Saterbak, 1. F.ekluiul, I). Hughes. BACK ROW: R. Quinn, R. Motzko, I). Coy, D. Hanson, T. Skare, P. Bjorngjclti. BOMBER FOOTBALL SQUAD LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Mr. Frail, R. Stehn, C. Alsakcr, J. Jossart, R. Skare, ill. Fennell, A. Larson, D. Huwe. SECOND ROW: F. Hughes, C. Steel, D. Holm, R. Berens, R. Simonson, G. Preuss, D. Scheff, D. Vollmer. THIRD ROW: T. Ferry, D. Whitaker, R. Goff, M. Place, R. Preuss, J. McNellis, T. Fennell, Mr. Skoglund. BACK ROW: B. Perrizo, G. Chamberlain, R. Bredcken. INTERMURAL LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: G. Chevalier, L. Sanderson, V. Amundson, R. Smith, J. Ferry, G. John- son, D. Lund, G. Rois, K. Nelson, R. Dale. SECOND ROW: Mr. Johnson, M. Hughes, R. Erickson, L. Dc- Marce, D. Erickson, S. Syverson, R. Matthies, Mr. Collopy. THIRD ROW: R. Logan, D. Ellingson, I.. Bronniche, J. Mittness, ill. Kellner, J. Jaeger, J. Cole- man. BACK ROW: R. Kuhns, M. Simonson, D. Wil- liams, R. Berens, A. Dokken, D. Svor, J. Jcrgenson, R. Kolstad. Is it over? 1.1 i I ro RIGHT: D. Prall, P. Syverson, R. Groehler, I). Hanson, captain, D. Pride, C. Bcrcns, A. Lee, N. Welker. “Screen here and shoot from here,” explains coach Skoglurid to captain Hanson. •''■ice reach, Art.” BASKETBALL The 1950-51 Braves did just as was expected of them this year. They were said to have a fifty-fifty chance this year and that’s the way it shaped up. The Braves kept themselves in firing range of first place all season. About the middle of the season the braves got some- what of a jolt. The National Guards were called up and with them went Dennie Pride and Phillip Syverson. Dennie was first string center and the tallest man on the squad, and just before he left he was just beginning to hit his stride. His leaving probably meant the difference between a championship and a second place berth. Phil was a good floor man and a boy who never gave up until it was all over, but he had such competition as forward that he didn’t see too much action. But had he been around all year, he would have made his share of points. In scoring this year, Capt. DuWayne Hanson and junior forward Neil Welker led the way. But as the season pro- gressed, senior forward Chuck Berens started to hit his stride. Using his height to advan- tage paid off in 18 points against the Litch- field Dragons. As for the rest of the team, all of them were constant scorers and got their share of points; the guards were exceptionally good floor men. 45 LF.FT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: Mr. Buska. I). Skarston, N. Olsen, G. Kottke, W. Ohniacht. R. Lar- Johnson, I). Vollmer. F. O'Brien, R. Strand, K. son. C. Anderson, A. I.ocn. Flcischfrcsscr, A. Teicn, K. Nelson. BACK ROW: S. BOMBER BASKETBML SQUAD I.FI T TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW C. Swenson, I . Berens, M. Johnson, I). Quale, R. Goff. SI COM) ROW: R. Skarc, F. Swan- berg, R. Strand, R. Simonson, R. Stchn. I). N’ollmer, S. Hippe, L. Holm, P. Quinn, R. Ncwhousc. THIRD ROW: R. Berens, C. Alsakcr, J. Jossart, I.. I.orenz, I). Holm, I.. Armstrong, G. Cham- berlain, G. Meyer, M. Place, I.. Tatgc, W. Maanum. J. Jossart, M. Hanson, B. lloltan. BACK ROW j. McNcllis, I.. De.Marce, D. Olson, J. Peterson, J. Jeffrey, W. Butler, I). Huwe, G. Nelson, B. Perrizo, G. Preuss, R. Hanson, R. Motzko. “Throw it here. Chuck!” yells Neil. . rubi: groehler Guard CAPTAIN “SELM HANSON Guard PHIL SVVERSON Forward “Hand off, it's mine. DENNY PRIDE Center NEIL WELKER Forward DOUG PRALL Guard CHUCK BI RI NS Forward ART LEE Center BASEBALL TEAM OF SPRING 1950 LEFT TO RIGHT: I). Coy, Coach Mr. Johnson, T. Neuhaus, R. Grochlcr, L. Pederson, H. Nelson, D. Stutclberg, B. Benoit, J. Carruth, J. Lawson, D. John- Pcrrizo, D. Prall, P. .Maher, son, D. Hanson, R. Logan, G. Strom, I). Motzko, I). The diamondmen proved to be the great team they were supposed to be, as they pounded every team they ran against, with their very strong pitching staff of ace hurlers Dennie Motzko, Whitev Pederson and Pat Maher, they ran through the district and West Central Conference. To win the district, the Braves took the measure of Wheaton. Then came the coveted West Central Conference Championship, where the Braves set down Litchfield in a very close contest till the last inning. Then the Braves traveled to Detroit Lakes and the region tourney. But luck wasn’t with them and a red hot Pelican Rapid’s team set them back, but it all proved to be a vjery good season for the Braves. TRACK TEAM OF SPRING 1950 LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Jacobson, D. Whitaker. M. Saterbak, D. Hammer, C. Berens. A. Glisky, M. .Mit- Rittenour, R. Peterson, K. Frogodt, B. Crandall, J. teness, M. Mitteness. The Benson Cindermen didn’t get a very early start on account of bad weather, and this had a showing on the boys’ condition, but by the time the district meet at Breckenridge came along, they were all set to go. They were all in condition but fell second only to a very strong Breckenridge track team which was indeed up for the occasion. Then a few days later Brock took his men and headed toward Litchfield for the West Central Conference meet. It was this that set the scene for Merlyn Rittenour’s record-breaking run in the 220 in a cool 21:04 which will undoubtedly stand in this conference for a long time. But most of Brock’s men were seniors and this means rebuilding for this year. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: J. Erickson, S. Hendrickson, A. Motzko, R. Ernst, M. Chamberlain, F. Fuchs, D. Motzko, B. Bennett, P. Grafft, M. Ashton, S. Johnson, S. Holm, C. Chevalier. SECOND ROW: S. Hendrickson, G. Hoffman, M. Fiebelkorn, G. Goe, G. Sanders, P. Peterson, Miss Jenson, F. Nelson, J. Grossing, R. Hippe, D. Gjcrdingcn, B. O'Malley, D. Tanberg, B. Hippe, R. Fuchs. BACK ROM': P. Alad- den, J. Hanson, R. Hendrickson, S. Simonson, S. Syver- son, A. Ziclsdorf, B. Nelson, M. Schluter, L. Smith, J. Swingseth, K. Kolstad, R. Stutelberg, M. Ahrndt, B. Johnson. DRUM MAJORETTES LEFT TO RIGHT: Irene Rctrum, Marlys Skare, Kay Townsend, Rita Ernst. 49 SENIOR CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Genita Sanders, Florinc Ritcnour, F.lainc Chevalier, Gloria Boc, and Darlene Reich. LEFT TO RIGHT: Darlene Reich, Gloria Boe, Glenita Sanders, Elaine Chevalier, and Fiorine Rittnour. CHEERLEADERS Culminating a great season of good wins, loses and new uniforms the ’50-’51 cheerleaders show school spirit that will long be remembered bv their classmates. They also planned the pepfests which helped to build student enthusiasm at the games. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Mary Fuchs, Sharon Syverson, Carol Hollen, and Verna Skarsten. We have enjoyed working with you on your new school KRAUS ANDERSON, INC. General Contractors Minneapolis 501 So. 8th St. Ma. 8467 St. Paul 1 90 Ramsey Ga. 5768 Member Associated General Contractors With Sincere Good Wishes to The Class of '51 Physician and Surgeon R. P. Griffin DENTISTS W. A. Sund J. R. Van Slyke K. E. Sanderson James Albani ATTORNEYS Irving M. Hudson Compliments of MIKKELSON AND SON JOE WEIS General Merchandise Dealer in Real Estate International Harvester and Minnesota Dealer Office above Lee's Store Clontarf Ph. 31F50 MAC’S COFFEE BAR Geo. B. McClellen, Prop. CHRISTOPHERSON CAFE 1 6 years in the same place Good coffee—Good eats Lunches—Beer—Tobacco Candy and Soft Drinks Extra Coffee Free Clontarf Ph. 31 FI3 I.ITT TO RIGHT: Roger Stchn, Rita Ernst, John Kvam, Violette Mae Anderson, DuWaync Hanson, Paul Lokken, Rita Chevalier, Victoria Reynolds, Ar- thur Lee, Harrv Nelson, Mary Ellen Hughes, James Benoit, Joanne Vinge, Dick Coy, Hazel I eien, and Roger Strand. Benson High .Marching Band SKIN THE TIGERS HOMECOMING Amid the fragrance of early fall mums, the skimmer of maroon velvet, and tears of happiness, Kin? Arthur and Queen Victoria reigned supreme at the annual 1 lomccoming coronation Thursday evening October 5, 1950. The princesses and I ler Majesty, gowned in white, and the princes and King Arthur in their best bib and tucker, looked radiantly happy. Superintendent C. 11. Mogck presided at the high- light of the evening when he pronounced Vickie and Art King and Queen for 1950. Tven little Paul and Marv I lien, the crow nbearers, sensed the sol- emnity of the occasion as they cautiously handed the crowns to Mr. Mogck with all the pomp and decorum their six years could muster. A program made up of square dancing, solos, a humorous reading, and a chorus line entertained the royal family. Mr. Hanlon directed the program which changed the mood of the entire evening into one of jollility and gaiety. The parade took place in the afternoon and the sophomore class float was awarded the first prize. The game against Morris was a stupendous success when it ended in a 6-0 win for the Braves. Also worth mentioning is the fact that the only touch- down w as made bv King Arthur. During the half Queen Vickie w as presented a bouquet of red roses by 1 loward Ogle, president of the Chamber of Commerce. Carl Colbv played for the annual Homecoming dance at which the royalty were again presented to the crowd. BINSOX FOLLIES— -eff to right: Dave Erickson, Melvin Lundgren, Ken Fleischfresser, Jerry Frogodt, Mcrl Jassart, Mouricc Loen, Alvie VViebold, Eddie School mccstcrs. To the right. The royal couple. HI-QUALITY DAIRY Pasteurized Dairy Products Benson Maid Ice Cream Phone 434 Victor Wordelman, Owner george j. McCarthy lumber co. Quality Building Material and Hardware Home Planning Service Phone 206 RANDGAARD’S CAFE Tasty Food—Homemade Pastries Delicious Coffee F. P. Fennell, Prop. Benson, Minnesota THE FIRST STATE BANK OF BENSON Member of F. D. I. C. Complete Insurance Service ELECTRICITY Is the Cheapest Servant That Anyone Can Hire BENSON MUNICIPAL PLANT Carl D. Alsaker, Superintendent Benson, Minnesota BARDUSON ELECTRIC RADIO Hotpoint Home Appliances—RCA Radios—Phonograph Records Ironrite Ironers—Oil Burners—Domestic Sewing Machines—Washers—Freezers Radio Repairing — Gifts Phone 339 Art Barduson, Prop. 505 13th Street, N. PETERSON FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 336 Benson PEARSON AUTO COMPANY Dealers in Buick and Pontiac Visit Our Newly Remodeled Show Rooms at 207— 14th St. North STATE BANK OF DANVERS Pure Oil Products Station Danvers Larry Goggin Banking and Insurance Bulk Delivery Member Federal Deposit Ed Goggin Insurance Corporation Phone 1 2 Benson, Minn. HUBERT SWANSON Architect T. S. EBERLEY, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office in Carlson Bros. Building Phone 49 For the Finest in Fabrics and the Best in Styling Visit THE COMPTON CLOTHING CENTER Phone 38 THE MONITOR-NEWS Extends Greetings and Best Wishes to The Class of 1951 “BULOVA, ELGIN WATCHES” 1 847 Roger's Bros. Community Silverware Watch Repairing MULDER S JEWELRY Congratulations Graduates LUND SERVICE STATION Benson Phone 81-R OLSON HDWE. CO. The Store of Quality and Service Plumbing and Heating Norge and Electrolux Products Zenith Radios—Pyrofax Gas Johnson Bros., Props. Quality Cuts at Reasonable Prices SOUTHSIDE MEAT MARKET Hanson and Erickson Phone 1 84 Free Delivery It Will Look Like New If You Bring It To BENSON CLEANERS Benson, Minn. THEO. HANSEN CO. Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Wedding Dresses and Formals Street and Party Dresses Coats • Suits • Millinery Phone 1 21 WM. PERRIZO AND SONS Real Estate—Insurance Benson Minnesota MARSHALL WELLS STORE Zenith Appliances—Youngstown Kitchens—Paints—Auto Parts and Accessories Tires—Hardware and Sporting Goods—Housewares—Coleman Heating Vernon Nelson, Owner Phone 283 1 he driver’s training class examining the 1950 Ford loaned to the school by the Peterson Ford Motor Company. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '51 Swift County Officials AUDITOR Arthur E. Nelson TREASURER Irvin B. Anderson REGISTRAR OF DEEDS Geo. M. Syverson CLERK OF COURT K. J. RODBERG JUDGE OF PROBATE Marion E. Hollenbeck SHERIFF Ed. S. Flaten ATTORNEY Roy W. Holmquist SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Myrtle Solem 60 MOTZKO’S SHOE SHOP Compliments of For Shoe Repair PETERSON MOTOR CO. Under Viking Cafe Your Ford Dealer Wm. Motzko, Prop. Phone 248 Benson BENSON CO-OPERATIVE CREAMERY Benson, Minnesota Manufacturers of Fancy Creamery Butter Pasteurized Milk and Cream Buyers of Cream, Eggs, and Poultry Telephone 217 FARMERS MARKET CO. ELEVATOR Dealers in Grain and Fuel The Friendly Elevator Phone 30F1 1 J. B. McQuaid, Manager LADD’S HATCHERY Turkey Poults Baby Chicks One of Minnesota’s Finest Equipped Hatcheries Custom Hatching in Season—Poultry Feed Service Headquarters Phone 1 47 Milo Ladd, Prop. Benson FARMERS EXCHANGE Custom Grinding Mixing Telephone 138 Benson, Minn. JOHNSON JOHNSON Real Estate Service Alfred I. Johnson and Myron B. Johnson Insurance Farm and City Real Estate Loans Business Phone 435 Benson, Minn. PEDERSON’S VARIETY Paul H. Pederson, Prop. Try the Variety Store First Benson Minnesota LINDSTROM’S CLEANING AND TAILORING Money To Loan SUTFIN INSURANCE AGENCY Fashionable Clothes to Order Office in New Post Office Bldg. 204 No. 1 3th St. Phone 195 Phone 1 5-R 27 Years in Business MARTIN SUTFIN Best Wishes to the Class of 1951 MOLINE GAMBLES Insurance Real Estate Authorized Dealer Paul H. Moline The Friendly Store t Philbrick Sons Ph. 401 Benson Shop at Penney's LUND MOTOR CO. Where a Bargain Oldsmobile, Cadillac is GMC Truck Price -f- Quality Sales and Service PENNEY’S Phone 81-M STANDARD LUMBER CO. When It's Fuel or Lumber Call Our Number 74 Best Wishes Greeting To the Seniors to the Faculty and of 1951 Students of For a Future of Benson High Success COLD SPRING and ELECTRIC CO. Prosperity Cold Spring, Minn. BENSON CIVIC AND COMMERCE ASSOCIATION BR SS SEXTET President Hazel Teien presides at the Junior Senior Banquet. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. McClellan, P. Gillis, J. Carruth, J. Burbank, M. Quinn, A. De- Marce. SOUTHERN PLANTATION “A Southern Plantation” was the theme of our banquet. The details of it were complete down to the darky servants and the southern fried chicken and strawberry shortcake which were the highlights of the supper. Mr. Amlie painted a large canvas of a southern plantation house which also showed a steamboat passing. The program consisted of a tapdance routine by Rita Ernst and D. Perrizo. Dick also played his bones. Ruth McClellan sang a vocal selection and the brass sextet played. Miss Pearl Johnson and C. H. Mogck gave short talks. The junior class president, Hazel Teien was mistress of ceremo- nies and Cliff Jossart, the senior class president, responded for the senior class. Hazel and Shirley entering the South- ern Plantation. Eddie O’Brien serving the southern fried chicken. Compliments of AMLIE-STRAND HDWE. Aimer Strand, Prop. DR. GEO. H. PLACKNER Optometrist Eyes Examined—Glasses Fitted Office located Corner 1 3th St. and Pacific Ave. Phone 439 Benson WOODWARD’S “Everything To Wear Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Men’s Furnishings Millinery, Notions, Etc. Fred M. Coates, Mgr. Phone 492 KNUTSON ELECTRIC SERVICE G. E. Appliances—Philco Duo-Therm Oil Heaters—Skelgas Speed Queen Electrical Construction Radio Service Phone 29 BENSON HATCHERY POULTRY FARM E. A. Jene, Prop. Phone 229 Benson, Minnesota THURSBY CHEVROLET CO. Chevrolet Parts—Sales and Service 1110 Atlantic Ave. Benson, Minnesota Standard Oil Co. Quality Products Dependable Service Bulk Delivery Service Station G. L. Halverson Thom. J. Fennell Phone 454R Phone 52R Compliments of EASTSIDE CITIES SERVICES Radermacher Bros. Cities Service Products Protect Your Tractor Use only the Best Oil—Co-Op 100 Plus Motor Oil A Top Grade Solvent Refined Paraffin Base Oil Cenex Heavy Duty Oil—A High Grade Solvent Refined Oil Treated with a Heavy Duty Additive Manufactured by FARMER S UNION CENTRAL EXCHANGE Distributed by SWIFT CO-OPERATIVE OIL COMPANY A Co-operative Institution Owned and Managed by Local Farmers Phone 31 O. H. Holton, Manager—Phone 481 To the Sepiors of '51 —Best of Luck in the Years to Come Portraits — Candids — Commercial — Framing JAMES STUDIO Formerly Torg Knudsen Phone 220 For the Heart of Your Home—See ERICKSONS For Quality Home Furnishings Benson, Minn. COME IN AND BOWL! Six Regulation Alleys JOHN DeMARCE, Prop. BENSON BOWLING CENTER Phone 585 GERHARD’S ELECTR O. Gerhard Kelvinator Appliances—May! Emerson Radio Gift Items of All Kinds—Viking Glass, Imperial Ca Benson 1C AND GIFT SHOP Olsen, Owner-Mgr. ag Appliances—Perfection Milkers s—Many Others idle Wick, Syroco Wood Products—Many Others Minn. Enjoy Life Eat Out More Often SANDY’S DRIVE-IN CAFE West Hiway 1 2 Phone 574 Sandy and Mary, Prop. DANVERS LOCKER PLANT Dave Kipley, Mgr. Complete Locker Service Tel. 5R03 Danvers, Minnesota FAIRDALE STORE Groceries, Meats, General Merchandise Danvers Tel. 5R1 1 Minnesota Elgin, Hamilton, and Wakmann W Princess Registered and Insured Diam Parker 51” Pen and Pencils International Sterling—Holmes and Edwards—Com atches Watch Repairing ODDEN’S JEWELRY Benson Minnesota munity Silverplate R. H. PERRIZO General Merchandise Phone 11F211 Clontarf, Minnesota ROMSTAD BOOTERIE Shoes for the Entire Family BENSON MACHINE CO. Benson, Minn. Massey Harris, Minneapolis Moline and McCormick-Deering Parts Phone 250 FARMER’S UNION CO-OP Oscar Huseth, Mgr. Phone 86 Choose Fairway for Finer Foods PEDERSON’S The Fairway Store Phone 4 CARLSON BROTHERS Druggists Visit Your Rexall Store Often Phone 47 Benson With the Compliments of BENSON FLORAL Flowers For All Occasions Phone 425 MACS JIFFY WASH Self Service 1 1 Automatic Washers 2 Tumble Dryers Oceans of Soft Water Soap Free 1 255 Utah Ave. Mrs. Geo. B. McClellen, Prop. Supplies and Accessories Motor Rebuilding LORENZ MACHINERY SUPPLY Herman Lorenz, Owner Phone 262-M 205 No. 14th St. F. H. PEDERSON, D.D.S. Dentist Office over Carlson Bros. Drug Store Phone 22 DAIRY FARM SUPPLY Benson, Minn. Surge Milkers - Plumbing Heating - Appliances Phone 401 PRUDENTIAL INS. CO. OF AMERICA Ardell Egerstrom, Local Representative Benson, Minnesota Telephone 306, Office 306 Call 2 THOMPSON’S RED AND WHITE FOOD MARKET Groceries Meats Frozen Foods Fruits Vegetables Phone 238 Oswald D. Thompson Prop. Compliments of STANLEY PETERSON Real Estate— Insurance Farms—City Homes Swift County Bank Bldg. BROM’S DRUG STORE Drugs—Prescriptions—Jewelry Benson, Minnesota LEE’S BEN FRANKLIN Where People Shop With Confidence FRAN’S SWIFT COUNTY BANK Capital and Surplus $175,000 A Complete and Reliable Banking Service Your Home Owned Bank Best Wishes To The Class of '51 Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation AUTOGRAPHS Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs