Blair High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Blair, WI)

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ulure omema era of almerica .C FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: S. A. B. B. I. G. M. Wheeler, L. Hallingstad, L. Knutson, B. Bue. S. Urberg, L. Peterson, Hermanson, J. Syverson, T. Renning, M. Stenberg. Moen, A. Ekern, O, Hermanson, P, Hoganson, J. Oppegaard. A. Emilson, Holte, S, Saiher. R, Lee, B. Anderson, J. Berg, Mrs, Richter, Advisor, Lynghammer. Hjerlied, S. Lynghamrner. L. Johnson, H. Christianson, L. Hanson, D. Brown Tranberg, V. Johnson, M, Hagen, E. Bue. D. Olson, J. Peterson, guture garmera of afmerica .Q - 1 ., FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: J. Melby, W. Berg, A. Underdal, J. Foss, D. Del-lusson, A. Everson, C. Stenberg O. Hermanson, R. Veh renkamp. W. Kindschy, M. Hermanson, R. Skogstad, G. Jorgenson, P. Ofsdahl, G. McRae, R . Dahl, D. Guenther, M. Auslad, Mr. Reynolds. Advisor. D. Johnson. W. Nyen, M. Helstad, D. Nanstad, A. Sexe, V. Austad, R. Suther, D. Borreson, D, Melby, M. Halverson, H. Melby. 44 -

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CHORUS Blair High School boasts a chorus numbering seventy voicesg half the enrollment of our school! This large vocal group is under the direction of Mr. Earl Othersall, music instructor. They have been using very difficult material, in spite of the limited amount of practice time available for the group. This, in itself, speaks well of the quality and ability of the group. Our chorus has been expanding and improving each year. This year, for the first time, the chorus gave a sep- erate concert of its own. The Chorus will attend the District Music Festival at Eau Claire on April 30th. and will compete with other groups for ratings. Selections which they will present are: 'All an the April Evening'g 'Shining Water'g and 'Green Cathe- ras BAND The students of Blair High School are proud of their sixty-piece band, under the direction of Mr. Earl Othersall, band and choral director. We have, this year, one of the finest concert bands in the history of the school. Four successful concerts were presented by the band during the year. Additions in the way of instrumentation and uniform improvements were made. New uniforms were purchased for the twlrlers, which added greatly to the lBPOh1hg appearance of our blnde Our band has been traditionally outstanding in sponsoring social activities through the years. Each year they manage the 'Christmas Ball'. A large, revolving crystal ball oc- cupied the center of interest in their colorful and inter- esting decorative theme for the occasion. Without a doubt, we have one of the finest 'pep bands' in this area, Which does its share to promote enthusiasm and interest at our basketball games throughout the year. Officers of the band are ae follows: Darrell Slette, President, Donald Strand, Treasurer: Beverly Solberg, L1- brarlan. The band will attend the tau Claire Contest on April 29th. Solos, concert numbers, and marching performance will be rated at this annual festival of music. The band has in addition to their regular activities, been very active in raising money for new uniforms. Candy sales have been conducted during the year, which have proved very profitable to their organization. A 'Jack Martin' program was sponsored by them e the City Hall. 43

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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Our Future Homemaker Organization has at present, 38 mem- bers. Officers of the organization are as follows: Janice Berg, Presldsntg Donna Olson, Vice Presidentg Pat Hoganson, Treasurerg Lois Hallingstad, Secretaryg and Beatrice Ander- son, reporter. Mrs. Richter, domestic science teacher ls their adviser. The local chapter of F.H.A. has done much toward the suc- cess of our excellent school social program throughout the yearg sponsoring such events as the Christmas 'Coffee Lag', sleigh-ride party, and 'old-time' dance, all of which were, highly enjoyed by the students attending. The girls did a fine job of raising money for their or- ganization this years Together with the F.F.A. and Band, they operated a concession at the Annual Egg Festival. Hag- azlnes were sold in a competitive contest with the Blair Future Farmer Chapter. Everyone enjoyed the 'Mc Bride Magic Show' held at the City Hall, and sponsored by the FhH.A. In addition to each member's individual projects during the year, Lily Johnson, Margaret Tranberg, and Eileen Bus represented the chapter in domestic demonstration contests held in competition with other school chapters. This spring the girls will again present th81P annual 'Style Show'. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Blair High Schools Future Farmer of America Chapter con- sists of 35 members. Current officers of the organization are: Donald De Husson, Presidentg Richard Vehrenkamp, Vice President, Paul Ofsdahl, Secretary, Aldred Sexe, Treasurerg and Donald Borreson, Reporter. Their sponsor is Mr. Frank Reynolds, agricultural instructor. During the year, they have sponsored and directed many fund-raising campaigns. They constructed a food-stand to be used as a concession at the Annual Egg Festival and shared in its management. Magazine and Christmas Card sales were conducted by the local chapter, from which a large profit was derived. Throughout the year, our F.F.A. Chapter has operated a Ice Cream Bar concession during noon hours in the school building. The majority of the profits from these various campaigns are used toward financing the annual Sen- ior Field Trip. Last year the graduating seniors visited the Black Hills and places of scenic and agricultural ln- terest along the route. Each member of the organization takes an actlte part in farm training programs, carrying on projects throughout the summer. Wayne Nyen, Howard Melby and Donald De Husson won 2nd. place ln a State Poultry Judging Contest early this fall. Aldred Sexe and Richard Vehrenkamp are chapter rep- resentatives for the degree of State Farmers, and Dale Nanstad this year represented the local chapter in the F.F.A. speaking contest, a national program conducted annu- al y. 45