Blooming Prairie High School - Schooner Yearbook (Blooming Prairie, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1954 volume:

'I954 PRAIRIE SCHOONER OF BLOQMING PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEDICATION MAURICE MCFARLIN ROBERT ACKERWOLD We the semor class of 1954 w1sh to ded1cate The Pra1r1e Schooner to Mr Maurmce McFar11n who has served so fa1thfu1ly as our pr1nc1pa1 and supermtendent and also to Mr Robert Acker wold our loyal teacher vocat1ona1 gmdance counc1lor and sen1or class adv1sor 2 ADMINISTRATION Secretary MAURICE MCFARLIN Superintendent LORNE H, BLUHM Principal HAROLD JOHNSON Grade School Principal V7 ROBERT ACKERWOLD Social Science, History, Guidance Counselor, Senior, Class Advisor, Student Council Advisor HELEN BITKER Home Economics, Junior Class Advisor ROBERT BECKER English, Journalism, Junior Class Advisor DCVERE CAREY PhysicalEducation, Economic Geography, Let- termen Advisor, Football Coach FRED RITTENHOUSE History, Social Science, Junior Basketball and Football Coach, Sophomore Class Advisor M f4'9-.L lil .-...-..-...,...,. ROBERT ELLIS English, Speech, Driver's Training, Sophomore Class Advisor MILO C. HOEL Band, Chorus, Music. SYLVESTER FRITZ. Industrial Arts, Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach. JACK LAKE Psychology, Biology, Mathematics, Science, Business Law, Wrestling. Gigs ns' k 'O HOWARD SCHRIEVER Science, Freshman Advisor. lf PHYLLIS DA NDELET Physical Education, latin, English, G.A.A. Tumbling Team. LLOYD V. SWENSON Mathematics, Driver Training, Annual Ad visor, Eighth Grade Advisor. GERALD PETERSON EVELYN KUBISTA Industrial Arts. Commercial, Secretary of Activity Fund ARVILLA CLEMMETSON Library, English, Freshmen Advisor. GRADE TEACHERS lst row-A. SOUGLOW, P. GUNDERMAN, I. OLSON, B. SCHMIDT. 2nd row-M. WA NOUS, R. PALMER, B. BECHTLE, H. CARTIN. W 'fo Qin' f , fs, .- 5 xk JANITOR JANITOR Eddie Ditlevson Douglas Nielson R 1 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS R. Trom, G. Curtin, E. Christianson, I. Hove, R. Young, R. Trom, Mrs. Morton. PATROL BOYS PROIECTIONISTS Row 1-C. Ellis, L. Snider, D. Renchin, G. Johnson, L. Harpel, D. Christianson, J, Curtin, M. Fitz- D. Harms, I. Hanson, W. Peterson, G. Tonolli, Row gerald, D. Miller, D. Vaith, D, Christianson, R 2-G. Harms, D. Paulson, D. Jensen, D. Matson, B. Anderson, H. Heikes,C. Wincentsen, P. Godfred- Turner, J, Curtin, W. Hoyt. son, G. Winn. 8 ff my -1 1 W N 7fL sam-1 Q 7 WMI? KVM M if :Q-W Wf X X? f - -Z' W W, ' D 7 1 , Q 'I'- KZ L17 5 - I f- ? - , .m f S 71 1 1 I ' .00 'vw W. t HA ROLD A NDERSON Andy Always ready, ever willing. Student Council 3,4g Class Play 3g Baseball 3,4g Annual Staff 4. IA NICE BA SNESS Ian A lass with a delicate air. National Honor Society 4g Band 1, 2,3,4g Pep Band 3,4g Chorus l,2,3,4g Annual Staff 4. R f GRET CH EN BERG Gretch A quiet girl with a big ambition. G.A.A. 4. DOROTHY BOYSEN Flirt Like a mirror in the sun, l'm full of wise cracks. G.A.A. l,2,3,4. NWS, K ful 54 sinh, .gl . ,l Kyo, MERLE BROWN l'm really not so timid. Baseball 3.4. PA ULINE BUTLER Polly I'm simply passionate about food. G.A.A. l,2,3,4g Lerterwomen 3,4g Band l,2,3,4g Pep Band 4g Chorus Pres. 4g Class Vice Pres. 4g Home- coming Atten. 45 Annual Staff 4g Chorus 3,4. l I DAVID CHRISTIA NSON Chris He's sometimes quiet, but we wonder if he's that way all the time. Letterman 45 Football 4g Basketball 2,3,4g Projectionist l,2,3,4. DEAN Cl-IRISTIA NSON A credit to the Norwegiansl' Junior Class Play 3: Letterman 4g Projectionist 43 Wrestling 3,4g Co- Captain 4. ,W we ia fir 41 'Q HARRY DA NNEN Good sense is the master of human life. Boy's State 3, Track 3,4g Basket- ball l,2,3,4g Lettermen 4, National Honor Society 4. l ROY EBENHOH If silence were golden wealrhyl would be. Xe JAMES COGGINS V' Jim ,.,,- ya: All great men are dying-I feel , faint. - ,A Journalism 3,4g Class Pres. 4, Class , Play 3,4g Lettermen 3,45 Football l,2,3,4g Baseball l,3,4g B.B. Mgr. 1, if A 2,3g Wrestling 4g Co-Capt. 4g An- gl nual 4g Bus. Mgr.4g Lettermen Sec.g L. -la. X Treas. 4. ' J NADINE COONS , Coonie I Love came into her heart one day ff and decided to stay. National Honor Society 3,45 Jour- nalism4g Class Secretary Treasurer 4g Homecoming Atten. 4gChorus l, 2,3,4g Annual 4. CHA RL ELLIS Charley A ring on the finger is worth two on the phone. he Band l,2,3,4g Pep Band 1,2,3,4g Y-9 Chorus l,2,3,4g G.A.A. l,2,3,4g Letterwomen 3,4. -af' , NORMA FERGUSON Fergie She see's the funny side of life. Chorus l,2,3,4g G.A.A. l,2,3,4g Let- terwomen 3,4. ' MICHAEL FITZGERALD 'Mike' Don't worry about me, I'll get along, Projectionist l,2,3,4. Y J, FREDRICK GODFREDSON Q 3, llpetell ,,-Q l'm a whiz, especially when I'm ,.f driving. Transferred from Rose Creek 3: Class Play 3,4p Letterman 4, Football 4: Basketball 4. X A--1 wk? if 'W- '.., ,5 5 ix 71, , Q in 13:55. MN .wif if as .. M all JANET HARDING Janie What's more welcome than a cheerful disposition. ORVIN GRUNKLEE Orv He says little but thinks much. PAULINE GUTTORMSON Paulie I dug and I dug and at last I'm through. Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 F.T.A. 3,45 G.A.A. 3,4. G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Journalism 2,3,45 Co-editor 45 Sec. Treas. 35 Home- coming Attendant 45 Class Play 3 45 Letterwoman 3,45 F.T.A. 45 G A.A. l,2,3,45 Vice President 3. JOHN HARDING Bull I'm not a fighter, I'm a lover. Football 1,2,3,45 Co-Captain 4- Letterman l,2,3,45 Class Play 45 F T.A. 3,45 F.T.A. Vice-President 3 ,HWY a,' i '1l!K J' 5 ms.: iw 'ro-if . .W-A? JAMES HUNTER uhm.. I'm really not so timid. Annual 4. PAUL INGVALDSON Ingy - Ding !I1'.. 37 AMG ff Q? 'X BETTY IOHNSON Mustard Always game for a good time. Band 1,2,3,45 Pep Band 3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Chorus Vice-President 45 G. A.A. 1,2,3,4. MAYNARD JOHNSON Farmer I'll never let studying interfere with my education. Homecoming King 45 Football 1,3, 45 Basketball 25 Lettermen 3,4. A ready wit. if 1 K iii Class Vice-President 35 Projection- ist 1,2,3,45 Track 45 Wrestling 3,45 Letterman 4. M RONALD JOHNSON Ronnie Don't rush through this life, the lf next may be worse. Band l,2,3,4g Pep Band 1,2,3.4: Band Librarian 4g Secretary-Treas- 4. urer lg Class Play 49 F.T.A. 3,43 F. 'Rn i T.A. Treasurer 4g Annual Staff4g National Honor Society 4. PHYLLIS KLEMMENSEN nphyl.. Short and Snappy. G.A.A. 2,3. JOYCE KUBISTA Calm, Cool, and Collected National Honor Society 4g F.T.A. 3,4g F.T.A. Secretary 45 Class Play 4gPrompter 35 Journalism 45 G.A. A. l,2,3,4g Letterwoman 4. KENNETH LEE Ken Why teachers get gray. Football 45 Letterman 4. W ROBERT KRELL Pancho A talented drummer and a capable farmer. Band 2,3,4g Pep Band 4g Annual Staff 4. BERNARD KUBICEK Kubie Late hours are not good for one but o.k. for two. Class President 3: Student Council 2,45 Football 1,2,3,4g Basketball 1, 2,3,4g Co-Captain 4g Baseball 23 Track 3,43 Letterman 3,4g Annual 4. 3 ' S ra y...wr', Q33 10 fm -i 9-Q! NORMA JEAN LEE Nordie National Honor Society 4g Class Play 3g Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 3,4g G.A.A. l,3,4. DONNA LYSNE ..Lys.. Her hair is too dark to make a good angel. Cheerleader 3g Chorus 4g G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4g Letterwomen 3,4g Annual 4. 13 for IA MES MATSON Illimll I go to school to get the general ldea. Football 45 Basketball 2. THERESE MC DONALD Terry 'Her Irish spirit accounts for her inexhaustible vim. G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Letterwomen 3.45 Annual 45 Journalism 45 National HonorSociety45ClassPlay45Cheer- leader 3,4. RICHARD MILLER Dick Sometimes Isit and think, other ,K times I just sit. ' Basketball25Track 3,45 Projectionist 3,45 Manager of Football 8: Basket- ball l,2. IOA NNE MORRIS ON H10 .. Full of fun with everyone. Journalism 45 Class Play 35 Chorus l,2,3,45 Library Assistant l,3,45 An- nual Editor in Chief 4. i MARGUERITE MORRISON llMagVI Peppy and pleasant is this fun-lov- ing lassie. National Honor Society 3,45 Girls State 35 Journalism 3,45 Class Sec. 25Homecoming Queen 45 Class Play 35 Band l,2,3,45 Chorus l,2,3,45 G. A.A. l,2,3,45 Letterwomen 3,4. MARIORIE NELSON Margie That engaging giggle. Joumalism 2,3,45 Class Vice Pres. 25 Class Play 35 Letterwomen 3,45 Band 2,3,45 Vice Pres. 25 Pep Band 3,45 Majorette 3,45 Tumbling Team 3,45 F.T.A. 3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3,4. xii 5 BEVERLY NELSON llBevN Diamond rings are a girls best friend. G.A.A. l,2,3,4. it CHARLENE MULLER Chee -Chee 'She was nearly killed by a train of thought running through her mind. Letterwomen 45 Chorus l,2,3,45 F. T.A. 3,45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45Annual 4. JOHN NOBLE Jackie Eat, drink, and be merry, for there may be a law against it tomor- row. Band l,2,3,4g Wrestling 4g Class Play 4. ROBERT OTTERBEIN Bob Watch out you big wide world, here I come. DA RLENE PA NZER Panzie Her energy knows no bounds. Student Council 3,4g Pres. 4g Let- terwomen 3,4g G.A.A. l,2,3,4g An- nual 4. -.153 C17 HARVEY PLOTTS Take care of the school, I'm leaving. Class Play 33 Football 1,2,3,4g Co: Captain 45 Basketball 2g Baseball l,3,4. 'Qi ,ur- 'bil' 'mvvif r z 1 'X ROBERT PROKOPEC nB0bu Sometimes Iwork, usua llyl play. LOREN RASMUSSEN Rass A good man always comes out on top. Basketball2,3,4,Co-Captain4g Pep Band l,2,3,-ig Band 1,2,3,4g Pres. 45 I w... vw 'fbi DORIS SCHINKEL 'Says little but thinks much. Transfer from l-layfield. DOREEN SEVERTSON Sliv Why hurry so to school, it will be there when I arrive. Letterwomen 3,45 G.A.A. l,2,3,4. Secretary 3g Librarian 25 Custodian l. sa? :- DELORES SORENSON ..Dee.. Her happiness lies in making others happy. National Honor Society 3,45 Journ- alism 2,3,45 Co-Editor45 Class Play 35 Band 2,3,45 Pep Band 35 Chorus 1,2,3,45F.T.A. 3,45 Pres. 45 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 Letterwomen 3,4. PHYLLIS SEVERSON Phyl A blond with a smile is a blond worthwhile National Honor Society 45 Student Council 3,45 Sec. 45 Class Pres. 15 Homecoming Attend. 45 Band 1,2, 3,45 Pep Band 3,45 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Sec.25 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Sec. Treas. 25 Pres, 45 Letterwomen 3,45 An- nual 45 Class Play 4. DAVID SPINLER Spinach Worry never makes men great, so why worry? RUBY SIMONSON Rosie Whar's life without an education? National Honor Society 3,45 Journ- alism 4g F.T.A. 45 G.A.A. 2,3,4. , 89 'X X gr ,J 5 H 252, fs...-ff. '7 HERMAN THISSEN Lambertus If it be a man's work, I'm only a little boy. Football 2,3,45 Basketball 3,45 Base- ball l,2,3,45 Lettermen 2,3,4. ELAINE TRIHUS How can I study with something else on my mind. Class Play Prompter 35 F.T.A. 3,45 G.A.A. l,3,45 Letterwomen 4. 11 - 'Q , - DARLENE TROM Tromie She'sasfond of dates as an Arab. Chorus 1,2,3,45 G,A.A, 1,2,3,4. I RICHARD VAITH Dick 1 Ar iq Womenlhate, they irritate me I XA ,f XM love to be irritated. Class Vice Pres. lg Lettermen 35 Football 45 Basketball 1. ELLSWORTH WA LKER I tot I taw a puddy tat. MA RLENE WENCL uwenc u The harder I try the better to be the worser I am. T? Class Play 3g G.A.A. 1,2,3,4g An- nual 4. CLASS MOTTO: THE OPEN DOOR COLORS: OLD ROSE AND SILVER THE TOP TEN Ruby Simonson 6 Marguerite Morrison 7 Delores Sorenson 8 Nadine Coons 9 Pauline Guttormson 10 17 FLOWER: ROSE Phyllis Severson Janice Basness Harry Dannen Joyce Kubista Ronnie Johnson ,. if CLASS WILL Harold Anderson Wrlls hrs abrlrty to do physrcs to the next years class Janrce Basness Wrlls her flrrtatrous eyes to the bashful boys Gretchen Berg Wrlls her mrstletoe partres to the under classmen Dorothy Boysen Wrlls her bashfulness to Evre Jacobson Paulrne Butler Wrlls her harr cut to Gayle I-eller Davrd Chrrstranson Wrlls hrs abrlrty to hrt telephone poles to Mr Swenson Dean Chrrstranson Wrlls hrs wrecked red Plymouth convertrble to the school Skrppers James Coggrns Wrlls hrs New Year s Eve to Shortre Turner Nadrne Coons Wrlls the push button doors rn Ron s car to anybody who lrkes to crawl out wrndows Harry Dannen Wrlls hrs shyness to Gaylord Tollefson Roy Ebenhoh Wrlls all the days he has mrssed school to the offrce Charl Ellrs Wrlls her clothes back to Harrret s Norma Ferguson Wrlls her nose to Bob Hope Mrke Frtzgerald Won t wrll hrs grrl from Dodge Center to anyone Pete Godfredson Wrlls hrs walk to Marlene Clark Orvrn Grunklee Wrlls hrs harr to the Fuller Brush Company Paulrne Guttorrnson Wrlls her abrlrty to play the clarrnet to Rosalre Wheeler Janet Hardrng Wrlls her actrng abrlrty to Mr Ellrs John Hardrng Wrlls hrs ways wrth grrls to Rrchard Srsen Jrm Hunter Wrlls hrs nrckname Deadfrsh back to the Chrcken of the Sea Frsh Cannrng Company Paul Ingvaldson Wrlls all hrs women back to Powers Modelrng Agency Betty Johnson Wrlls her Bumble Boogre to Lrberace Maynard Johnson Won t wrll hrs nrghts rn Hayfreld to anybody Ronnre Johnson Wrlls hrs abrlrty to play the Tuba to George Wrnn Phyllrs Klemmenson Wrlls L5 le s call numbers to Sargeant Frrday Bob Krell Wrlls hrs nrckname Pancho to the Crsco Krd Bernre Kubrcek Wrlls hrs late hours to the drsc Jockeys Kenny Lee Wrlls hrs Natronal Guard dutres to all the boys Norma Lee Wrlls her shootrng abrlrty to Hop a long Cassrdy Donna Lysne Wrlls her nrckname Horse to the poor horse farm James Matson Wrlls hrs abrlrty to bake doughnuts to Ann Hansen Terry McDonald Wrlls her qurck temper to Mr Schrrever Drck Mrller Wrlls hrs drrvrng abrlrty to Joey Chrtwood Joanne Morrrson Wrlls her co operatrng ways to Cushy Marguerrte Morrrson Won twrll her prrze possessrons to anyone Charlene Muller Wrlls her accent back to the last of the Mohrcans Beverly Nelson Won t even wrll Sterlrng to Roger s Bros Marjorre Nelson Wrlls her majorette unrform to Charlene Lester Jackre Noble Wrlls hrs cat naps rn hrstory to Kathleen Coughlrn Robert Otterbern Wrlls hrs Halloween pranks to those who dare Darlene Panzer Wrlls her nrckna me Panzre back to the flower patch Harvey Plotts Wrlls hrs abrlrty to argue to Mr Lake Robert Prokopec Wrlls hrs nrckname Hannah back to the South Loren Rasmussen Wrlls Zombr to Wrndy Phyllrs Severson Wrlls her grggle to Patty Pelrnka Doreen Severtson Wrlls her false teeth to Mr Lake when he gets old Dorrs Schrnkel Wrlls her quret ways to Marrlyn Robrnson Ruby Srmonson Wrlls her sarlors ba ck to the sea Delores Sorenson Wrlls her abrlrty to study to Deanna Hard rng Davrd Sprnler Wrlls hrs nrckname Sprnach to the Lansrng Corners Cannrng Company Herman Thrssen Wrlls hrs abrlrty to be a brg wheel to the lrttle wheels Elarne Trrhus Wrlls her booth near the band at Elsres to anyone who wants rt Darlene Trom Wrlls her harr to Marlene Antl Rrchard Varth Wrlls hrs herght to Jrm Lysne Marlene Wencl Wrlls her brrght remarks to Mr Ackerwold 18 Joyce Kubrsta: .Wills her curly hair to Mr. Hoel. . i Rowl D Schmelrng R. Kranda M Wencl K Coughlln R. Pelton K Iohns E Jacobson J B1oaker A Kaplan Row2 H Boysen M Amundson D Peterson A Veerkamp, C Wmcensten C Lester A Hansen, V Hyelman A Ebellng C Lysne Row3 P Brrgrn E Nelson H He1kes,H Wmsenburg L. Harpel F Suchanek S Brudwlck S Loftus L Prrkl M Thlssen M Robrnson JUNIORS Rowl B Smder Y Johnson J Chnstlanson G I-lllson C Butler M Worrell C Fread J Yanke Row2 T Harms B Loew C Magnuson S Stiele A Lewrs E OConnor,S OConnor B Walker D Rasmussen S Pelmka P Betlach Row3 R. Srsen D Jensen M Kruckeberg D Stoltz R. Anderson D Schmelrng G Wrnn G Tolfeson J Allen L Johnson AHA 0 19 m fx C win 'T if Rowl D Lund S Sorenson S Selstad A Denms G Feller B Janssen D Errckson D Srsen D Srock Row 2 C Helllck P Hensel P Schlnkel D Schmelxng C Rowe M Guttormson M Antl M Krell D Nelsen S Chrrstranson S Harms J Noble V Wanous J Yanke,A Nelsen J Wmn R Otterberne fNot p1cturedJS Dxtlevson H Haubenschlld C Johnson R, Peterson PN nmhffa m 1 Rowl C DxtlevsonJ Syverud R. Peterson T McDonald T Phelfer P Chrrstlanson B Underwood B Han son R Wheeler Row2 G Robrnson J Prrkl R Symes M Schrsler K Correy, A Wrnzenburg M Chrrsuan Severson D Prrkl R. Valth R Trom L Turner Rowl J Drxon F Plotts R Fread D Hardmg B Kubrcek S Wold R. Deets P Ferguson M Schmidt W Herkes Row2 J Horkey P Long J KJos B Goodnature H Wold S Johnson D Jacobson B Peterson J Srmon M Wood S Hunter Row3 E Frey H Klemmenson E Adams J Chrrstlan J Kruckeberg R.Jel1nek R Kjos R. Kruger B Farrmgton D Johnson. fNot p1cturedJR. Jannmg H Smldt M non PW 20 X a V,lv,. . .A , f iv ' 5 A i 2 , - y , J ' , I- V J fs i w.. 1 son: Holmes, 1. Benson, B. Behn'e.. Row B: OJ. Ingvaldson, M. sihnkbly, D. Kubista, R. Stoltz, Lysne, N. err S h ' f W for 1 V C , .4 V I 'f E . . 9, S A l l Ann? Rowl D Schmelrng B Wood M Lee Beverly Ebenhoh B Lee B Mrller E Kruger,J Koldenhoven. son P Lane E Branderhorst Betty Ebenhoh Row3 R. Varth R. Horkey D Jensen D Brudwrck R. Noble D Chrrstenson G Langerud D Dray B Loew, R. Turnder M Johnson W Noble FRESHMAN Rowl G Marxner V Eaker D Butler H Kruger L Hanson A VanMeekeren R. Wencl R. Skrbbe C Benson D Sweazey J Prokepec Row2 J McDonald J Hanson L Otterbern M Morrrson, S Stensrud M Krell K Benson M Rye J Trom D Boysen J Suchanek Row3 E Kruckeberg,G Muel1er,W Starman S Jensen P Haubenschrld Douglas Chrxstranson, G Johnson Dean Chrrstranson S Harms J Johnson R. Meyers l 21 . K F' nf . Q is B J llse' J ' Srff Row 2.: D.. Ingvaldson: R.. Lee, R: MED0n51d, K. Hanson, C. Jlanderhhrst, M. Clarlc, C. Ditleiv-son, P. Peter- , . , . . : . , . . . ' , ' . A , . ' . , . , . , . , . . . . : . . EIGHTH GRADE Rowl J Morton C Herdrna J Wurst S Madsen M Anderson C Ruzek A Nelson H Langrud D Strand C Johnson, D Maxlner D Peterson Row 2 C Ertckson C Odegard G Brittran M Mrller B Bugrn K Chrlstranson D Janssen P Pelrnka D Tutdner B Tollefson K Ruzek M.Kru get V Zeltrns Row3 G Johnson C Thtssen A Wrnter R. Anderson J Hanson E Schmelmg W Hoyt W Peterson A Sorenson R. Olson R. Peterson R. Paulson. SEVENTH GRADE 4 B 'H Q Rowl J Peterson W Helgeson S Stensrud K Drtlevson N Wold P Benson N Anderson J Ntchols, S Janssen G Harms G Harms G Tonolh Row2 C Ellxs F Coughlin L Frlley M Pelton A Nerlson D Syverud J Taylor M Johnson P Peterson R. Turner J Benson L. Snrder Row3 J Ahles J Curttn D Jenson R. Worke D Paulson J Oleson P Habberstad D Harms I. Carlson E Walker R. Swenson D Renchm J Jelinek 22 :. , . ',. , . , . ,. .. ,. , . , . . ', . . :.' , . , . ', . D' Y' I' 'I' -I' I' I' I. - , . '. :. , . .. , ,. ,. , . 1 9 I' I 1 I ,M t .. Q - 1 :. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,. ,.' . , . , . , . '. :. ', . , . , . l , . ,Q r Q 5 Q , ,- , I . :Q ll 1 ' I. I' I. I' I' I I' D I' I' ' CLASS OFFICERS K GRADE 11 R Anderson G Wmn G Tollef son GRADE 10 B Kublcek B Goodnature N GRADE 12 J Coggms P Butler N Coons Severson GRADE 8 M. Mlller, P Pel1nka,D Tumder GRADE 9 GRADE '7 D. Chrxstanson, S. Stensrud, P. J. Oleson, G Harms, S. Stensrud Peterson. 23 555 355 .rg f E A 1 2 . , . I , . ' . ' , . , - X - 4 , . , A SIXTH GRADE Rowl E Htllson R Robinson J Harms D Carlson M Nelson J Sorenson, K Wmcentsen D Hoyt K Tonollt M Knutson H Benson J Morton. Row2 J Underwood J Morrison J Zeltins J Miller L. Stoltz 1 Jelrnek L Lysne M Dennis B Pirkl C Wagner S Cole R. Selstad Row3 M Christtanson D Turner P Nordstrom G Matson R. Robinson D Turner D Myers R. Robinson J Madsen A Farrington B Ebeling D Rye FIFTH GRADE Rowl A Plotts R Benson, C Hanson, L. Carlson C Swanson P Miller D Tollefson M Milton E Lang- rud J Harms Row 2- H Kittleson J Ditlevson I Johns C Ryan,R. Pirkl G Oswald R. Syverud I Colen- berg L Elinger B. Christenson T Christiansen S Kruger Row 3. L Cornelius J Harms I Iverson L Motl D Coughlin C Peterson M Underwood P Miller J Taylor L Ille J Benson, M Coughlin. 24 FOURTH GRADE Rowl R Kubrsta K Klempf M Mrller, D Matson H Johnson C Garness J Dray R. Wencl J Nlchols L Peterson, D Swenson B Ruzek D Benson Row2 G Brudwrck D Cole G Chrrstranson D Matson R Braaten L Jansenj 1ngva1sonJ Robrnson M Betlach J Frrtz J Taylor R. Selstad Row3 M Lrnse B Jenson K Jorde K Drtlevson, B Dennrs D Lysne S Harms J Rob1nson,J Johnson K Jacobson T Paulson THIRD GRADE r,......, Rowl P Coughlln B Nlhart L. Esplan R. Cohoon,V Kos J Pehnka D Severtson E Chrrstensen D Hurdlrk M Hansen Row2 J Coggms J Syverud A Helgeson F Wurst J Nrchols D Farrmgton J Kruger M Harms C Hanson,S Coughhn. Row 3 R. Fagre D Bolmgren, B Hove, R. Magnusson A Wag ner D Benson,J Nordstrom M. Cornelius J Nrelsen D Curun D Tonollr 25 SECOND GRADE - , f-z11 13':5x , Rowl D Swenson M Morrarty M Paulson M Peterson C Pellnka M Klempf T Peterson D Ulland V Benson G Jacobson L Knustson R Braaten S Habberstad R. Hanson C Nelson J Peterson, Row2 A Ren ch1nJ Ersentrager S Swanson M Ryan G Hall D Satre J Lake J Hoyt C Fagre D Madson, E Bjoraker L Adams J Olson N Stoltz B Chrtstranson V Drtlevson Row3 M Colenberg J Rye,J Chrrstranson T Taylor G Nordstrom K Carey G Whrte O Krrkebon D Dornquast D Peterson D Novak M B1busJ Mad son G Wtllramson Not Prctured C Fagre W Thompson FIRST GRADE P16 Rowl T Whrte L Ille L Myers B Madsen E Mrlton C Wencl J Esplan D Peterson V Krejct S Ben son L Peterson P KosJ Butler K Nlhart G Dahl Row2 J Oswald J Rusek G Fread C Varth T Harms L Vass P Johnson S McFarl1nJ Nrchols L Underwood M Wlese D Johnson K Lake Row3 A Magnuson C Grant D Ressler J Ohnstad J Etsentrager G Underwood F Coughlm S Chrrstensen P Frltz B Kruger D Harms L M1l1er I Chrrsttanson C Benson 26 : . , . ' ', . , . , . ' , . , . , . , , . , . , . , . , , . , . : D. - , . , . , . , . , . , . , . , . , . D . . , . , . , . ' ,n . . : . , . . u , , . , . , 0 , - , . , . , . , Q , . ' , . . : . , . . s f :- Q7 5 T. G A G sw eil' J f W I izaiiise : . , . , . , . , . , . , . , . , . . , . - , . , . , . . .I , . . : . , . , . , . , . , v 1 I I ' I ' U l ' I ' 1 ' . 9 ' 4 ' : . ' I . , . I , . . . , . , . , . , . , . , . , - 1 v 1 ' r - - CLUBS HND UHGHHIZHTIUHS f wg aus T' G LQAWW f 'V Z4 f lllz v I ...f 27w!j pf '4 1 F K, X f ' ',,, mv v -15 1 ff, A ff ll,- ANNUAL STAFF Edrtor rn Chref Joanne Morrlson Make up Edrtor Nadlne Coons Prcture Edrtor Marguerrte Morrrson Copy Edrtor Paulme Butler J Hardrng R.Johnson D Panzer T McDonald R. Srmonson J Basness C Muller D Lysne P Severson J Hunter R. Krell B Kubrcek H Anderson M Wencl. JOURNALISM Co Eduors Janet Hardrng Delores Sorenson M Nelson, E Jacobson M Worrell J Yanke C Fread,S Pelmka J Cogg1ns,J Morrrson A Eblmg, P Bu gm C Lysne T McDonald J Kub1sta,R. Srrnonson M Morrrson N Coons,G Wmn 28 BusinessManager........................JamesCoggins ' . I l.' I ' I l D' 7 U I 0 I I I I I' I ' I ' 1 - , 4 ,. ig o . ' ,Q . .I ' , n l u '- , . , . ,. , . , . . . FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Presrdent Delores Sorenson Vrce Pres Thelma Harms Secretary Joyce Kubrsta Treasurer Ronald Johnson M Nelson C Mueller G Wrnn M. Robmson, R. Pelton E. CConnor, P Guttormson J Hardmg,J Hardrng C Butler, B Snider M Thrssen, R. Srmonson G Hrlson S OConnor E Trlhus GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Presrdenr Phyllrs Severson Vice Pres Thelma Harms Secretary Barbara Pederson Rowl H Haubenschlld S Chrrstranson M Morrison, D Butler B Pederson P Severson G Hilson M Thrs sen. Row2 I. Hanson P Betlach S Pelrnka S 'Brudwrck E Jacobson D Boysen K Correy S Harms M Nelson R. Pelton P Guttormson R. Srmonson V Hjelman R Wheeler M Morrrson P Butler D Sorenson K Hanson E Branderhorst C Drtlevson J Hardmg Row3 J Suchanek D Rasmussen D Lysne,B Good nature S Hunter M Chrrstianson A Wmzerrburg L. Benson, S OConnor E OConnor B Nelson N Ferguson Row3 K Benson R. Wencl Y Johnson A Ebelrng C Lysne,N Lee V Eaker J Trom T McDonald G Berg D Boysen B Johnson, D Severtson K Coughlm L. Rowe C Elhs D Trom D Panzer M Clark P Peterson Row4 C Benson D Sweazy S Stensrud, M Guttormson D Schmelmg C Drtlevson S Johnson H Wold D Jacobson B Kubicek S Wold D Hardrng D Lund, B Walker C Magnuson, K Johns J Yanke L Pirkl M Worrel S Loftus A Hanson A Kaplan J Bjoraker assed .50 fa- ff? I If' I Q fi : . , . ' ' , . . , . , . , . , . ' ' , . , a I u 0 I , - ' g Q ' I g Q ' 9 a , M. Robinson,C. Mue11er,E. Trihus, P. Christiansen, P. Hensl, P. Long. J. Simon, J. Kjos, M. Schrsler, J. Horkey. . , - , . , - , n I 1 o - , f 4 . . g HTHLETICS if 'W CQ 1 off 3? If MQ M f ,K 1 iQ 1 JL1 N , v 5 ZW i f '5 T A TUMBLING TEAM Row l: M. Nelson, E. Jacobson, D. Rasmussen, P. Betlach, K. Ruzek, S. Wold. Row 2: K. Johns, P. Benson, A. Nielsen, D. Tuinder, M. Chrisrianson, R. Wheeler, T. Harms. A TEAM CHEERLEADERS E. Jacobson, R. Pelton, M. Nelson, T. Mc Donald. B TEAM CHEERLEADERS S. Johnson, C. Ditlevson, D. Jacobson, J. Trom. 6 34a 31 Row 1 Coach Dee Carey D Chrxsnanson F Godfredson J Coggms B Kublcek J Hardlng H Thxsson K Lee J Matson Ast Coach Sy Fntz Row 2 G Tollefson N Severson H Hlekes J Lysne D Jelmek J W1nn R Otterbem D Nelson R Anderson Mg D Dray Row 3 R Kjos L Turner E Nelson G W1nn D Plrkl R Valth T McDonald H Wmzenberg C Wmcentson FOOTBALL A TEAM The 1953 squad was a young squad whxch 1mproved as the season went along Thelr 2 2 record 1n the conference was good for th1rd place At the close of the season Harvey P1otts,halfback, D1Ck Va1th guard, and Maynard Johnson, center, were chosen on the all conference team Th1s team seemed to play hardest aga1nst 1ts toughest opponents The1r best games were aga1nst New R1chland, an old foe, and Kenyon, a new one Although they lost both games they galned the respect of the1r opponents and fans al1ke At the conclus1on of the season these twenty three boys were awarded letters Sen1ors Co Capt John Hard1ng, Co Capt Harvey Plotts J1m Cog gms, Dlck Va1th, Herman Th1ssen,Maynard Johnson, Bernle Kub1cek, Kenny Lee, Pete Godfredson and Dave Chr1st1anson Jun1ors Howard He1kes Clarence Wmcentsen, Gay Tollefson, George W1nn Ron Anderson, Henry W1nzenburg, Sophomores Ronnxe KJOS, Noel Severson, J1m Lysne, Ron Ot terbeln, Don Nelson, J1m W1nn, and Larry Turner 33 R3 A 'Aix ' -4 ... if x 0 S 281 3. 43 ff , A M , H ai ? 1 I . ACTION axlf K K lv 41 Q ...a dgetrh tb ne more down and one more yard. ' e J. .wr EbbS 37 - xlnqg px' ' SENIORS K' J? 9 gf 52 M WN 2' W Qimf Sfakx if 3 Q Q 41?-five QW' U F 'WEE af LXZFWA T if ,G an 231-f R NX! we ,V . z-'vi if ,Q , 5 F H L V 12 , , 4 3 f . A ,. A ff ,AH V 1 M-. M. .L fn IL' W x f' 3 L M, luffzgkka , . 13514 A SENIOR LETTERMEN 48 Berme Kublcek Harry Dannen Herman Thlssen CO CAPTAINS David Christiansen Pete God fredson 36 Loren Rasmussen Row 1: L.Tumer, D.Stolz, Mascot-S. Fritz, G. Winn, D. Christianson. Row 2: Manager-E. Nelson, L. Rasmus- sen, C. Wincensten, P. Birgin, B. Kubicek, H. Thissen, H. Dannen, P. Godfredson, Coach-Mr. Fritz. A BASKETBALL TEAM The 1953-54 basketball season found the Blossoms lacking experienced play- ers as Co-Captain Bernie Kubicek was the only returning letterman. Lack of experience greatly hindered the Blossom with possessing a winning season but despite of their 4-14 record the boys had a lot of fun and many memor- ies that they will long remember. Highlight of the season was the game with the Gopher Conference Champs New Richland, as the local five led most of the way only to have victory slip away in the last quarter. Lost through graduation are six seniors: Co-Captains Bernie Kubicek and Loren Rasmussen, Herman Thissen, Harry Dannen, Pete Godferdson and David Christianson. Returning to lead the 54-55 cagers will be Clarence Wincentsin, Paul Birgin and Larry Turner. 37 Kiss me MQ-.. ,MW :SWE Hold him down Rass Go man Go. Reach Herman. 932 My 38 wa? 5 -'Vg .K Row 1: J.Je1inek. Row 2: G. Johnson, S. Harms, G. Langrud, R. Myers. Row 3: J. Pirkl, R. Peterson, R. Fread D. Johnson, D. Jensen, Coach Dee Carey, J. Lysne, R. Kjos, N. Severson, D. Brudwick, T. McDonald. B BASKETBALL TEAM We want a basket Up Lys 39 M., Row 1: R. Swenson, M.Johnson, J.Oleson. Row 2: Manager B. Deets, D.Christianson, B. Lee, B. Loew, C. This sen, D. Ingvaldson, Coach, Mr. Lake. Row 3: J. Coggins, J, Winn, D. Dray, R. Symes, W. Heikes. WRESTLING TEAM The Smile of Victory Lining up for Action' Go John go S V, '-'w Q, he In a hurry? M, . r mln ,NWN 1 . . ,, 50 ,Q, x - , f X ng: cr sy , Aff . ff' X Q ' A r Nm. 1 Q- V . A P lx unix if . an ' gm, f ,Q ,ar r is so .. Q... A iswfwar ,Q WN' V , fir! ,Hy , S32..fs.ff:'1Nfa,a - 4. TRACK AND BASEBALL 'Lz 1v'i'nf'YYHKb' f'-f 'V 'I' First row: Ronnie Myers, Danny Pirkl, Larry Turner, and Darrell Jensen. Second row: Marvin Amundson, Loren Rasmussen,Tom McDonald, Dean Brudwick,Ronnie Kjos, John Harding, and Harvy Plotts. Third row: Coach Dee Care Har Dannen, Harold Anderson, Bernie Kubicek, Herman Thissen, Jim Lysne, Clarence Wincentsin, and Y . FY Ronnie Anderson. I 5 ' W is I one .. 1 i r ri f' D QT gi 1 6 --, , ' I ft ,.., Q Q Q ,q- 2 ffls A A iw , F- I f 'gg-f fx- 5 33504.y. 933:64 rl C5565 i A f ur Tfl 1, es . s 5 f fx - az f ,a,05?o,,J L y W M 4 QL? f E , i X Je M ANY., If 5 A QPQSSUM fx ,L I 1 ,I . s X ' X , Q A W fix 1 ligase A Q., , 3 ff, J , ' , . n . a r H is gy W i We 2:8 a10Ss0,3 Nj? A A fslgshy QH A S507 1 46:49 ' . ' ' A ' i' ' XF i aw A -4QQ1Jf'fss w,'f A f XV ..,,-Q .Q X x l 1 ., Y s C x r Bio 1, A 1 1 s X no , s fs ' p- ,Mem 4 X 1. - 4 - L z H' 1, A MV A A V ,, ,, Wg B 1' rl . ,:,,, 6 fl 1 Wx 4 V by , Row 1: D. Sorenson, P. Butler, M. Morrison, E. Trihus, B. Nelson, D. Boyson, C. Muller, B. Johnson, J. Harding. Row 2: D. Rasmussen, D. Lysne, C. El- lis, D. Severtson, K. Coughlin, I. Kubista, N. Ferguson, E. Jacobson. Row 3: M. Nelson, T. Harms, T. McDonald, D. Panzer, P. Severson, A. Ebeling, R. Pelron, P. Berlach. LETTERMEN AND LETTERWOMEN Row 1: M.Johnson, F.Godfredson, K. Lee, B. Kubicek, H, Thissen, I. Coggins, R. Vaith, L. Rasmussen, B. Loew Row 2: D. Christianson, G. Tollefson, D. Christianson, J. Harding, N. Severson, R. Kjos, J. Lysne, C. Wincent- son, H. Dannen, D. Ingualvson. Row 3: D. Dray, D. Nelson, I. Winn, R. Otterbein, G. Winn, H. Winzenberg, R Anderson, H. Hiekes, P. Birgin, C. Thissen. A JA Ps .FN fx IQS 4. .. - A , , 2 - f' i Q 1 4: Yu, ,MN A sz,-' : :,s ,FA wx R- , fa .fVk' Q ., 'mx-11, K fp, I fi' K fgnsslusaaw ..,, H f,,..,f Q K - W- Q fm s J 'O , , nj V f A ,M .JXP in 551 5 ,fn +-, xl M X f .3 .9 -13 .i '-9 gy ,LQ GX , B. ' ' Q' ,A 3x,w ' Y ' y .- . -x --.7 g 5'F v'3i 53 52 '93 3'2a1: 2 Q' 'imhfvv .WD fm ,C --f- 'S QQ- , .M Sf R 'X B Q 4 ,-,rxxa ,4!Ih , 315 gy 4 E5 ff .ALL 0 A fi'-'L ' ' 1,0 , Q-ff ' i A if -1 Rip' M Fil- 7? ,f 24- ,'F H Il,-' L,-f l W , - 'H' X Y i 5 4Qui4-iv fifgiu E , ' .F 'X 9 Q J F4- WX Presxdent Loren Rasmussen Lxbrarxans Sonja Wold Ronnle Johnson Custodlans Carol Lysne Glorla H1111-:on BAND AND CHORUS OFFICERS President Paulme Butler Vice President Donna Rasmussen Secretary Treasurer Barbara Kublcek Lxbranans Sonja Wold Carol Lysne Custodlans Donna Butler Kay Benson 45 1 E 5 5 7 if Q XX V'ice lfresrdehi.'.'.' . H . ' . f 1 f I If I f f .. Alioe Ebeling l D. Harding, M. Nelson, D. Jacobson. MAJORETTES AND PEP BAND Row 1: P. Guttormson, K. Benson, P. Betlach, P. Severson, N. Lee, H. Wold, J. Syverud, C. Butler, C. Ellis, S Wold, T. Harms. Row 2: J. Basness, C. Lysne, P, Butler, V, Hjelman, R, Wheeler, S. Johnson, M. Guttormson, D Rasmussen, G. Hillson, J. Noble, A. Ebeling, S. Harms. Row 3: L. Rasmussen, D. Harding, R. Krell, D. Anderson B, Farrington, R. Johnson, B. Johnson, Director, Mr. Milo Hoel. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The band and chorus under the d1 rectlon of M110 Hoel played and sang several numbers The play Star of Wonder under the d1rect1on of Robert Elhs was prov1ded by the speech class and numerous members of the sopho more class Jan1ce Basness and Bruce Farmngton portrayed the parts of Elsa and Gerald Clark a couple who was stranded IH a ra1lroad on Chr1stmas eve Ronald Trom portrayed the part of Jo1e an orphan boy and Janet Hard 'C' agent 1n the raxlroad statlon Xxx X ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT The annual spr1ng concert was held May 14 1n the hlgh school gymnas1um The band under the d1rect1on of M110 Hoel played several numbers lncludlng Poet and Peas ant Overture by Von Suppe The glrls chorus also under the d1rect1on of M110 T C Hoel sang several numbers 1nclud1ng Glor1a Patr1 d Oh Lord Most I-Io y fmfl 0 Nc 47 ll 7 I . - ' NK 1 X A fl If I ' - . . 2 1 1 Q ing portrayed Mary Pruett, the tlcket Q. N . . . l 5 ll . . ' ' - - - an -- 1 X ,Z SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Harold Anderson ls strll chasrng M A around the block but her long legs enable her to get away Janrce Basness Has frnally made it to Calrfornra to see that certarn somebody Gretchen Berg Is now Airlrne Hostess Frrst Class for Bloomrng Prarrre Brxby Umted Arrlrnes Dorothy Boysen Has Just wrrtten a book entrtled T arlorrng Made Easy Merle Brown Is now playrng center freld wrth the Baltrmore Orroles Paulrne Butler After four years at Nursing School she rs now Head Nurse at the Newry General Hosprtal Davrd Chrrstranson Has Just hrt another telephone pole south of Bloomrng Prarrre and there are only two left be tween Bloomrng and Austrn now Dean Chrrstranson ls head desrgner for sport cars at General Motors Inc Jim Coggrns After ten years of runnrng on the Democratrc trcket he turned Republrcan Nadine Coons After ten years she and Ronnre have frnally frnrshed hrs car but they ve drscovered rt s too small Harry Dannen He has at last succeeded rn the inventron of a chicken that lays two eggs a day Roy Ebenhoh Has Just bought hrs thrrd farm near Hayfreld Charl Ellrs Wrth her earnrngs from Harrret s Mrs Skalrsky has helped Bob pay for therr new S464 53 barn cleaner Norma Ferguson Has Just won Grand Champron on her prrze steer at the Freeborn County Farr Mrchael Frtzgerald Has Just establrshed a fxshmg resort on the Scenrc Cedar Rrver Pete Godfredson Has Just traded his Ford off on the new 1937 Lrncoln Orvin Grunklee A hot foot has Just been admrmstered and he wrll be awakened tomorrow Pauline Guttormsou Has Just made her frrst debut at Carnegre Hall Jariiet Hardrng After a successful shopprng trrp downtown Janet arrrved home wrth fly swatters for the lrttle S eeters John Hardrng The sole owner of the Hardrng Garter Company has turned out more Jar rubbers thrs year than an other year rn hrstory James Hunter Head Morticran at the Blooming Pratrre Furmture Company Paul Ingvaldson Is now sole owner and operator of hrs dads prg farm Betty Johnson Is now the ASSISIBDI Musrc Dtrector of the Brxby Be Boppers Maynard Johnson Has now taken Ezra Benson s place as Secretary of Agrrculture Ronnre Johnson ls now starrrng wrth Marilyn Monroe in the latest productron The Bad and the Beautrful Phyllrs Klemmensen Still drrvrng around rn that green Ford but now has a few more passengers Robert Krell Is now top drummer with the natronally famous Krell s Krummy Krew Joyce Kubrsta Has Just completed a course on How to Behave rn School Kenneth Lee ls now statroned at Fort Riley and has been promoted to Pfc Norma Lee Is now playrng her vrolrn wrth the Bloomrng Prarrie Symphony Donna Lysne Has had much success wrth the openrng of her famous restaurant Horses Haven James Matson Has recently opened on Thtrd Street rn Bloomrng Praure the Brtter BISCUII Bakrng Company Therese Mc Donald Has Just returned from a tour of Ireland and was happy to drscover that all the snakes have been drrven out Richard Miller Returned last week from an Afrrc an Safarr durmg whrch he shot a ten ounce freld mouse Joanne Morrrson After years of study and practice Joanne has frnally learned to stay out of the drtches whrle drrv rng Marguerrte Morrrson She has Just been granted ownershrp of the Olson Drug Company Charlene Muller Has Just gone to Mexrco to teach the Spamsh to speak French Beverly Nelson Is nagging Sterlrng to rent another 80 Margre Nelson Is maJorette wrth Krell s Krummy Krew Jack Noble Has Just purchased a 324 acre farm and rs now raising a lot of lrttle Panzres Robert Otterbern Has Just set the worlds record for drrvrng while under Darlene Panzer Is head bookkeeper at the Droopy Dandelron Greenhouse Harvey Plotts After years of competrtron from Mr Lake Harvey has frnally won the Gold Medal for the best argu ment Robert Prokopec Has switched to Stag rt attracts more women Loren Rasmussen Has Just opened hrs new busrness establrshment The Blooming Prarrre Plasterers Inc Dorrs Schrnkel Strll workrn in Rochester and has become a first class wartress but not rn a restaurant Ruby Srmonson Frnally has er own crew of sarlors Phyllis Severson ls strll wearing the garters John presented her after hrs new formula garter came out rn 1956 Doreen Severtson Doreen now wears false eyelashes her teeth are no longer a fad Delores Sorenson Is now managing edrtor of the Bloomrng Prarrie Trmes Davrd Spinler Is makrng a small fortune by employing his lxttle spmaches on hrs Sloppy Slrmy Spinach Farm Herman Thissen Herman has now begun makrng brg prnk hats at the Brg Pmk Hat Factory Elaine Trlhus Elarne and Allan now have therr own band but not of musrcrans Darlene Trom Is now Bob Hope s srde krck Richard vaith Has Just invented a new formula that transforms mrdgets rnto grants he s now 4 feet and 8 rnches Ellsworth Walker Is now the famous trademark for the Tweetre Pre Pudding Company Marlene Wencl Is grvlng gabbmg lessons at her Galloprng Gertre Gabbing School 48 : ' ' . . , . : ' , . z . . . . . ' , . . . ' : . . . , , ' . I . . .1 : . . . . y : i ' - . . 1 . . . . , ,, . . : ' ' ll U ll . Bernard Kubicek: Has recently completed a course on The Right Way To Propose. : - - I .. : , .. . - . - : . . . . ,, . - . ' .H HIGHLIGHTS Wg ig WH f X f 2 ' . 1 If N f , f 32:5 'EF ' J l hw 9 :Arg-?,,'H' I I5 In And the Band played on Last time for the 54's. v ' Sing out queens il! 'l K y 13x -fr '. N We ll 3' xml f Q1 N N K N31 msn.. i K3 X,'4f 5, x sl, X ' ug Sf , . 1 ..,...n. V-m W ,V V 3 n' 'aw . 5. N if A A g f fww-..-.W I ,MM . my My 1-r: M.Iohnson, P.But1er, I.Harding, J.Harding, Queen M. Morrison, King M. Johnson, H. Plotts, N. Coons, P. Severson, C. Pelinka, D, Ressler. CORONATION A. V V , V ,251 gm , wiv Tl fix ' 2 ' 9 ' i 5 , ' ' X ' ry f 4 A ' 2 L ' .K P 4 iw? zz ' J ' 2 ' 3 1 fig Vivian' , if . V A 3 H 5 K 'S Q 2 dl Q VA .--X, . f 5, ,x no 1 .. X , as . ww Q Q, X . I 5 ' , ' ' 5 X1 i f . A ., ' 3 fl K x r 2 . - V ,, ,- R.. X- 5 , K -, Q M I . - i ' ff? I , ,V ,J 'QV 'L W V ,Vo QV Q' X ' f A i , f 5 , LA .43-1-iw! -... ,yy - King Maynard speaks Mr. Carey presents the football GAME AND DANCE King and Queen Dance Every body Dances lr J Coggms M Nelson L Rowe J Morrrson M Walker N Lee J Hardrng D Sorenson H Anderson P Godfredson D Chrxstranson M Morrison H Plotts A DATE WITH JUDY A Date W1th Judy 15 a three act comedy that takes place rn a town 1n the mxddle west 1n the l1v1ng room of the Foster Home The t1me IS the present mn the spr1ng The f1rst scene takes place Justbefore d1nner,the second scene takes place three weeks later 1n late afternoon Act two IS the follow1ng Saturday afternoon The th1rd act takes place 1n early even1ng the nrght of the dance The cast 1ncluded the follow1ng people Judy Foster Janet Hardrng Melvin Foster hm Coggms Dora Foster Marguerrte Mornson Randolph Foster Harold Anderson Hannah Delores Sorenson Barbara Wmsocket Margxe Nelson Oggre Prmgle Pete Godfredson M1tz1 Hoffman Norma bee Mr Marundale Harvey Plotts Mrs Hotchluss Marlene Wencl Elorse Hotchkiss Mary Lou Walker Mrs Schultzhammer Joanne Morrxson Rexford Meredrth O Connor Dean Chrxsuanson Susie Lorrarne Rowe The play was presented 1n the lugh school aud1tor1um May 8 1954 at erght o'c1ock The play was under the dx rect1on of Mr Wallace Dohman 54 Standing: P.Guttormson, P.Godfredson,J.Coggins, R.Iohnson, Mr.E1lis. Sitting: J. Harding, P. Sever son, J. Kubista, M. Morrison. T. McDonald. J. Harding, I. Noble. LET ME CUT OF HERE W J.. 4 l Row 1 L Rasmussen D Severson J Hardmg P Severson M Wencl J Hardxng C Elhs D Panzer J Noble P Ingvaldson D Trom D Varth Row2 N Lee P Butler H Plotts D Lysne P Klemmen son B Johnson N Ferguson C Muller I Kubrsta M Nelson Row3 T McDonald M D Mrller B Nelson D Schrnkel Mr Ackerwold E Trrhus N Coons G Berg D Boyson J Basness P Guttormson Row4 R Johnson J Morrtson R Ebenhoh P Godfredson J Coggrns K Lee J Matson B Prokopec M Frtzgerald M Brown D Chrrstranson Row5 R Stmmons D Sorenson B Kublcek H Thrssen H Dannen J Hunter R Krell M Johnson H Anderson O Grunklee D Sprnler D Chrrsttanson GRADUATION The commencement exercrses of the 1954 graduanng class was held Thursday, June 3, 1954 at 8 00 P M rn the gymnasrum Rev Father H Boecker gave the rnvocatron. There was a choral selection, You'l1 Never Walk Alone , by the G1rl's Chorus The mtroductron of the Speaker was grven by Supt.Maur1ce McFar11n, and the Commencement Address was grven by Mr Arne Brog ger of St Paul. After the address a g1rl's sextet sang Green Cathedral . Mr. Arnold Fosteson, made the presentatron of the Cmzenshrp Awards to Delores Sorenson and Harry Dannen Thts 15 given by the Amerrcan Legron Mr Bluhm, pnncrpal, then presented the class to Mr Sam Harms, who then handed the Sentors thetr drplomas Concludmg the evenlng Father H Boecker gave the Benedtctron. The 1954 graduatrng class conststed of 57 sen1orsRuby S1m1nson was the valedtc torian and Marguertte Morrrson the salutatorran. 56 ' K A f if riklfmf - V 'V 'l- K '2i5f'f.t,,,. ' . ' 1, ' J' .fa,Jt??b- , . fri. 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Connie's Recreation Rye's Jewelry Super Value CONTRIBUTORS Carlson Construction Co Anderson Garage Umon Store Union Creamery Minnesota Telephone Corning Store 3250 South Side Motors G A Thorson Morton Appliance O J Underwood Christie s Beauty Shop Lark Supper Club Oswald Cash Grocers Schied Plumbing and Heating Ben Franklin Norman A Peterson Nelson Radio and TV Johnson Hardware 5200 Tim Braaten Elaine s Beauty Shop Coufaul s Cafe Johnson s Radio Shop Paulson Brake Service Dr Price George Day Standard Orl Co Brll Lund Webb Station Adfems Brrgrn s Harness Shop Bell s Royal Cafe Prairie Plumbing and Heating Meadow Hatchery Peterson Implement Co. Elk Oil Co. Newery Store 3 1.50 Iean's Cafe 5 1.00 Hayes Lucas Lumber Co. Art Olson Broulik Shoe Store L. Rasmussen D. Rasmussen H. B. Rockne Bill Theede Mark Brainerd Mac's, Bixby Zienner Garage, Bixby Harpel Chevrolet Co. Rex Theater Austin We the annual' staff of 1954, wish to thank the following contributors of Blooming Prairie, Austin, Owatonna and