Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

It is with great pleasure that we, the students of BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL, present in 1951 the second volume of the Bear. Editor-in-chief: MARGIE YETZER Business Manager: BOB KOBS 2 It is an honor for we of the class of 1951, to dedicate this annual to our superintendent, MR. OLSON. His quiet efficiency and respect for his fellow men and for their opinions are every day winning for him new friends among the school children, among the teachers, and among the citizens of the community. His breadth of vision is providing the able leadership needed to meet the many problems of a rapidly increasing school enrollment in a fast-growing community in a troubled world. We feel that he is an inspiration and a great credit to his community and to his profession. 3 L. H. MOON B.S. MankatoTeachers College High School Principal JOYCE MEREDITH School Secretary CHARLOTTE C. LEHMAN B.S. MankatoTeachers College M. S. University of Wis. 4 CD E F G HI WINNIFRED M. ANDERSON B.S.; M. of Ed. University of Minn. Junior and Senior High Vocal Music Chorus, Glee Club LAURA BARTHEIME B.A. The College of St. Catherine Commercial Newspaper VIOLA L. BENGSTON B.S. The Stout Institute Home Economics ROBERT A. BOEHME B.S. University of Minn. English, German Jr. Class Advisor; Jr. Class Play JEANETTE BRAGSTAD B.A. St. Olaf College Junior and Senior High Art 7th Grade English EVERETT E. CHAPMAN B.S. River Falls State Teachers College History, Speech Annual, Forensics WILLIAM J. DANIELS B.S. College of St. Thomas Mathematics 2nd Team Basketball, Track WALTER R. EVANS B.S. Hamline University General Science, Physics, Chemistry 6 ALICE GILDERHUS B.S. University of Minn. English, Social Studies GERALDINE GITS B.S.; B.L.S. University of So. Calif. Librarian MARJORIE GRONSETH B.A. Augsburg College English, Physical Education G.A.A. LEONA E. JOHNSON B.S. University of Minn. English Class Play MIRIAM B. KNOBLE B.S. St. Teachers Col., Valley City, N.D. Mathematics EVELYN CORA LARSEN B. of Ed. St. Cloud Teachers College English, Social Studies Jr. High Newspaper ELAINE L LOCKER B.S. Iowa State College Home Economics GERALD J. MOLOSKY B.A. St. Thomas College Social Studies, Physical Education Football Coach, Golf Coach 7 GERALD S. ORR B.S. University of Minn. Industrial Arts JUELL PAULSON B.S. Mankato Teachers College Industrial Arts CHARLES R. PETERSON B.S. College of St. Thomas Science, Biology DUANE RIPPEL A.B. Gustavus Adolphus General Business, Social Studies Basketball Coach, Baseball Coach ROBERT A. SHANNON MARYADELE VAUGHAN B.S. St. Cloud Teachers College Minneapolis Business College Commercial ORVILLE H. WHITE B.S. William Penn College General Science, Phy. Ed. Assistant Football Coach B.S. University of Minn. Band Instrumental Music STEVEN ST. MARTIN B.S. University of Minn. Social Studies, Mathematics Chess Club GRETCHEN TESCH B.S. Gustavus Adolphus Colleg Phy. Ed., Math., Eng., Geog. G.A.A. 3.W Z HAROLD A. ADELMANN Seen but not heard; unless necessary.” 4 BILL ADELMANN He stoops to nothing but a door. Bloomitarian 1 2; Basketball 1 2 Jp : 0, P 1 A r Sy jvVERNE ATHERTON Life is a serious proposition; boys, too. Jr. Class Plfy C-3P Op jiP S ■ u Cdu BARBARA BENSON A mixture of sense and nonsense. Bloomitarian 1 2; Jr. Class Play JOYCE BERG I don't believe in love at first sight—but I will take a second look. Bloomitarian 1 2; Annual 1 2; Class Officer 1 2; Student Council 10; Glee Club 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 12; HomecorTvng Attendant yp s ,Wb has t mak - ass Play; Christm as Play; . 12; Mixed Chprus 1 WOT Nonette 11,12 Jr if A wXy JftfwT THOMAS W. CADY Quietly and calmly he comes and goes. -n- AsJ CLARE C. CHRISTENSEN to be little and shine than big and cast a shadow. Bloomitarian 9, 10, 11, 12; Annual 1 2; Junior Class Play FRANK BRAMHALL Unsurpassed in nerves and speed; he follows where the ladies lead. Jr. Class Play; Annual 12; Student Council 1 2; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Boys’ Ensemble 11, 12; Boy’s Quartet 12; Christmas Play 11 ; Class Photographer 1 2 MARILYN BROWN Boys are bothersome—but don’t mind being bothered! bUrsA IRENE MARY CHRISTIAN In my estimation, manners are more impressive than wordtjVf,) Bloomitarian 02; j istWal Pliy | ■Apr EVELYN CONNOLLY A happy disposition is a gift of Y nature. Office Help; Annual 12; Junior Class Play; Glee Club 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Home Conjktg Attendant 1 2 O' KAY CRANE She's enrolled in cupid's ranks. Junior Class Play 1 1; Christmas Play 10; Student Council 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Glee Club 9, 10, 1 1, 1 2; Nonette 1 2; Office Help DORIS FRANKLIN She talks and laughs and talks some more, and surely she has friends galore. Bloomitarian 12; Annual 12; Junior Class Play 1 1; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; One-Act Plays 10 'JU imtss before pleasure—when no pleasure tempts. Band 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 JACOJJIHNE HANSEN Annual 12; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Nonette 11; Office Help; Speech 1 1; D.A.R. MILLICENT HECKMASTER She found him broke, and kept him so. Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12 Christ-mas Play 11; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Library Help 11, 12; Junior Class Play 11 L CAROL E. GRANT A kind word, but oh, so great its power. 0 rC 1 bn urlU ROSS HALTER He’s a hap with braifiv-gaiore — too bad he doesn’t know what to use them for. ' BEVERLY HAREM A friendly heart and many friendr'N jal 12 )m y j: DONNA HELMER That’s my desire. Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Cheerleader 10, 11, 12; Homecoming Queen CHARLES HOLLENBACK When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary to bluff—let us bluff. Football 1 2; Basketball 1 2; Baseball 1 1; Class Treasurer 10 n IlsLO Sh - vwX4‘ y Just a Track 1 Chorus 1 2 W � r i -A -‘‘K'S A , i ,i i ROBERT KOBS The sweetest hours I ever spent were spent among the ladies. Band 8, 9, 10; Football 11, 12; Basketball 9, 10. 11, 12; Baseball 9, 10, 11; Annual 12; Christmas Play 11; Class President 1 1, 1 2; Mixed Chorus 1 2 « £ tz JUDY LAATSCH Twenty-four hours of sunshine.' MARY MARGARET LENNON DELORES JOAN JOHNS Smile and the world will smile with you. Bloomitarian 1 2; Annual 1 2; Glee Club 10, 11; Mixed Chorus 12; Office help CARRIE KAHL (£ ' Meek in manner and true irj. . heart. Debate 11; Extemp. Reading 11 ; Bloomitarian 12; Annual 12; Glee Club 10, 11, 12; Mixed a JOANNE KOLLEN She’s not so quiet as she maj seem. Bloomitarian 1 2; 1 2; Mixed C| when r oe n rally nice You may have been a headache but you never were a bore.” Humorous 10, 11, 12; Bloomitarian Staff 11, 12; Annual 12; Christmas Play 11, 12; Junior Class Play 1 1; Class Secretary 11; Glee Club 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Nonette 10, 11, 12; Office Help BOB LINDSTROM No one but he himself can be his parallel. BILL LINDER i j , i ‘Something between a hindrance and a help. LARRY LINDVILLE He always means business-monkey business! 12 f V LORETTA MacDOUGALL Small in stature, but mighty in spirit. Bloomitarian 12; Junior Class Play 11 HOWARD MATfsON turned his radiojlo the air, the wave lengths landed in ' his hair. ■ Band 10, 11, 12; Annual 11, 12; Christmas Play 1 1 DELBERT MAY I speak when I think, and sometimes when I don't. Library 1 1, 12; Mixed Chorus 1 1, GENEVIEVE NELSON She's not so quiet as she may seem. BETTY A. OLSON Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help whenever she may. Junior Class Play 1 1 WAYNE PAHL Happiness is often found in little things. - Christmas Play 1 DON MADDAUS Full of fun and mischief, too, doing things he shouldn't do. Baseball 10, 11; Bloomitarian 1 2; Annual 1 2; Junior Class Play Council 1 1 1 1; Christmas Play 1 hSjud• DAVID MAXON At the bottom of mischief but , r who'd think it. Band 11, 1 2; Football 12; Junior Class Play 1 1; Student Council 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Boys’ Octette 11,12 p o - GEORGE MILLER Football 9, 10, 11, 12; Basket-ball 10, 12; Baseball 8, 9, 10, 11; Annual 12; Junior Class Play 1 1; Christmas Play 11, 12; Class Officer-Pres. 10; Homecoming King LES NOVAK I know a lot if I can only think of it. Track 10, 11; Football 10, 11; Basketball 9, 10, 11, 12 J DONNA PAHL t yay I have a friend is to 0 t yayl have a friend is to b rW v f A ■MtV Student :Oub 9, 10, rus 11, 12; Homecom- Aftendant 10 BILL PEPIN illinq hand and a cheery A willing Band 9,10,12; Football l'l,'l2; Christmas Play 1 1 ELIZABETH E. RENO Her kindly manners bespeak c thoughtful nature. LAWRENCE SCHMIDT Woe to the man who invented work. Band 9, 10, 11, 12 DONALD ALFRED SIMMONS jVjvst call me Doc I can operate anywhere. Band 9, 10, 11, 12; Junior Class Play; Christmas Play 1 1; Mixed ' Chorus, Boys' Octette 11,12 _ f'Cj PATRI NJSTR . TXIasv 5ff)ce 1 V t2,- ddi J ROBERT TURNER i X'We got my heart set on nothing, y you see; that’s why the world goes well with me. Track 10; Football 9, 10, 1 1, 12; Basketball 10, 12 JOHN ST. AUBIN I have read everything; they even say I have red hair. Track 10; Football 9, 10, 11; Junior Class Play 1 1; Christmas Play 11 rJstt M SEYMOUR Good nature and good sense must ever join. Student Council 12; Glee Club 1 2 yijLd ' JEAN SKELTON mind is here, but her h is elsewhere. Annual 12; Junior Class Play; Christmas Play 1 2; Glee Club 9, 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Nonette 11, 12 CHARLES TRANK The guy with a heap of junk he calls a car. Band 8, 9, 10, 11 V2; Junior Class Play; Christm3r Play 12; Student Council 11; Mixed Chorus.1 J| n 2; jj ys1.Octette 11, lASHiElA WAKELY ‘Her ways are ways of pleasant ness. Glee Club 1 2 14 - BOB WILKIE- f Give him enough rope and he’ll skip.” Track 10; Football 10, 12; Class Officer 11; Student Council 10, 1 1; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Boys' Octette 11, 12 Vv-o.li.--i 'VvCc GENE WISE j . All great men die yoJ« I’m not feeling so well myself. Football 10, 11, 12; Basketball 11, 12; Annual 12; Junior Class Play; Student Council 11 MARY M. ZENTGRAF Her voice has such a cheerful ring. She laughs in fact, at everything. Christmas Play 11 WAYNE WILLIAMS He was cut out to be an angel, but they lost the pattern. Mixed Chorus 12; Boys' Octette 11, 12 MARGIE YETZER A quiet thoughtful lass; she’s a credit to her class. Bloomitarian 12; Annual 11, 12; Class Officer 1 2; Office Help Ujl, j, 2 •X ' HOWARD ADELMANN I never waste my time on girls, that’s why I'm so busy.’ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Patricia Streitz, secretary; Mr. Moon, advisor; Robert Kobs, president; Joyce Berg, vice-president; Marjorie Yetzer, treasurer. 15 The members of the Class of 1951 were indeed sorry to learn of Mr. Moon's rather sudden decision to leave educational work for business. Mr. Moon graduated from Mankato Teachers College in 1937. He spent three years at Brown's Valley as principal of Junior High School. In 1942, he resigned his position at Park to accept a position with Northwest Airlines where he was employed until elected to the Principalship at Bloomington in 1945. Mr. Moon has been at Bloomington five and a half years, and during that time he has done much to bring about a better understanding between parents, students, and teachers. Mr. Moon was a strong booster of visual education, and during his tenure, that program has grown by leaps and bounds. Members of the graduating class, as well as under-classmen, will miss Mr. Moon's counsel and guidance, but, at the same time, students of the Bloomington High School wish for Mr. Moon the best of success in his new business venture. DORIS FRANKLIN. DAVE MAXSON Most Popular Couple JUDY LAATSCH, FRANK BRAMHAIL Most Talented MARGIE YETZER, BILL PETERSEN Most likely to succeed Hall of Fame DONNA PAHL, GENE WISE Most Popular PAT STREITZ, DON MADDAUS Best Personality BETTY OLSEN, GENE WISE Best Athletes s. •'i : f ' V, 4 � «- % -I oad | % thiv j ’| ( W 17 srasmw rraoraosc Juniors BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: George Cummings, Dove Eck-strum, Fred Anderson, Charles (Mickey) McDonald, Don Max-son, Karl Nilardy, Lowell Seymour, Jim Dugger, Duane Alberts, Ion MacCallum, Ordcan Holerud. SECOND ROW: John Gibson, Herbert Adclmann, John ludvigsen, le Roy Mallinson, tarry Couture, Daniel Maher, Jerry lane, Pete lone. Bob Van Sickle, Dean Rablin. FRONT ROW: Elizabeth McCauley, Virginia Chorlond, Shirloy Ottoson, Carol McCufchon, Jackie Graf, Marlys (Mike) Matala, Verna Noloon, Eloonor McDonald, Gwen Haeg. BACK ROW, lEFT TO RIGHT: David Ronkcn, Norman Veness, Delbert Mullen, Phil Roberts, Joe loesch, Clifford Fox, David Bergman, Don Bakko, Fred Fober, Don Campbell, Ronald Thomas. SECOND ROW; Marcia Wilke, Bev Chadwick, Barb Swenson, Joan Erlandson, Nancy O'Neil, Joanne Mulorkey, Patty Kelly, Shirley Cooper. Sharon Melby, Roberta Henderson, Donna Hecker. FRONT ROW; Frances Adelmann, Delores Clearance, Joanne Wise, llo Rasmussen, Joanne Cady, Marion Houck, Carol Tyrvanen, Corolyn Marcussen, Glorio Starr, Arylene Chellis, Armello Adelmann. BACK ROW, lEFT TO RIGHT: Dewain Sjobcrg, Glynn Kramer, Dick Kobs, Paul Bottolfson, Burdette Phipps, Dick Haose, Richard Hording, Mr. Bochme. SECOND ROW: George lukach, Norman Bungcrl, Janice McCutchan, Marlys Olson, Sue Neil- son, Georgia Dahlberg, Shirley Corlston, Bryce londis, Arnold Lindahl. FRONT ROW; Jeonine Nelson, Barbara Drongeson. Karen Harvey, Barbara Veness, Betty Zirk, Connie Pearson, Mary Thorson, Bonnie Harem. 18 Sophomores TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Phillip Johnson, Peter Smith, Guy Cherp, Jerry Gleixner, Richard Justen, Robert Clork, Robert Hinck, John Grover, Corl Frost, James Morose, Josoph Wishy, Norman Kaupang, Richard Sletten, Clifford Johnson. SECOND ROW: Winnifred Reno, Potricio Oohl, Harriet Downey, Patty Laatsch, Terry Hoehle, Pot McMullen. Ray Peterson, Mike McMullen. Ronald Engdahl. Bob B. Brown, Floyd Nesbitt. Roger Bloom, John Bailey, Mr. St. Martin. BOTTOM ROW; Evelyn Untinen, Virginia Kollen, Shirley Allen, Arlene Dalbec, Pot Allen, Claudia Boynton, Jean Bowersox, Beverly Roberts, Shirley Barmettler, Mary Ann Dawson, Donna Heckmastcr, Louise Gibson. Chloe Buhman, Morion Buhman. W TOP ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: John Rcxac, Ronald Seelye. Leonard Bixby, Dick Alford, Jerry Vick, Duane Rosengren. Rodney Aaberg. Reid Olson, Lowell Johnson, Tom Gottos, Dennis McCauley. SECOND ROW: Jock Cooper, Richard Drabck. Dick Hollenback, Tim Hazel, Sherman Nelson, Dallas Mead, Phillip Guilderhus, Dale Oppegard, Mike Miller. BOTTOM ROW: Lois Carlson, Barbara Nesbitt, Lois Nelson, Ann Kamleiter, Dorothy Yetxer, Morion Kamleiter, Mary Freundschuh, Marie Riess, Bill Brown. TOP ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Goodrich. Ronald Krause. Richard Linder, Eugene Munson, lorry McGerr, Richard Kos-sow, Richard Fenn, Fronk Pahl. SECOND ROW: Doris Anderson, Jenniene Thorwaldson, Margie Soukup. Donna Trafton, Pot lovelette. Richard Mikkelson. Gary Turner, Virginia Palmer. BOTTOM ROW: Janice Swedman, Carolyn Holerud, Delores lone, Gayle Arvidson, Jean Custer, Beverly Albeen, Nancy Clark. ABSENT: Robert C. Brown, Mary Lou Buckingham, Barbara Deebach, Ray lillidahl, Marjorie Severson, Marlys Ohn-stad, Kenny Stevens, Fred Zimmerman. 19 PEEK AT THE PAST 1. Winkin’ Connolly 2. Toughie Hollenback 3. On the Wagon” Bredsten 4. Photographer's Dream Wilkie 5. If I knew you were cornin' Skelton 6. Bill Adel-mann and the Easter Bunnies. 7. Smiley Streitz 8. High and Dry Yetzer 9. Don Frankie Boy Simmons 10. Gorgeous George Miller 11. Horse Laugh Crane 12. Gene and Joanne Wise-Guys 20 21 Ninth Grade TOP ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Eugene Kramer, Leon Wise, Stanley Connell, Murroy Barnes, Frances Koch, John Keely, William Hardesty, Dale Nyberg, Roman Kramer, Edward Sundc, Richard Buhman, Donald Cox, Robert Eiscle. SECOND ROW: Elaine Alberts, Janot Hazel, Marjory Maos, Robert Moon, Philip Stew-art, Lawrence Atatson, Edward Kamlcitcr, Charles Christensen, Charles Driste, John McLean, Walter Bohrn, Tom Zcntgrof, Mary Ann Zochcrt, Barbara Olson. BOTTOM ROW: Bonnie Johnson. Sharon Jacobsen, Alice Hoffman, Rita Sheflct, Loretta leaf, Marilyn Wright, Margaret Nielsen. Marilyn Miller, Jeannette Noss, Barbara McDonald, Marcia Johns, Marilyn Rockney, Shirlee Sieber. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jamos Brening, Edward Schcidler. Dennis Pagcl, Edward McGuire, Jerry Chermock, Bernard Yetzer, Gerald Salden, Jesse Lindoll, David Hollinbcck, Donald Bocho, Richard Corbett, Warren Slelten, Douglas Sylvers. SECOND ROW: Jan Matala, Donald Pahl, Fred Johnson, Yvonne Hocg, Louise Erland, Phyllis Rose, Barbara Newell, Doris Hill, Larry Darby, Paul Kornder, Dean Nelson, Richard Borg, Douglas Mao. Glen Kirsebom. BOTTOM ROW; Karon Lawrence, Helen DeVault, Arlene Johnson, Patricia Van Sickle, Lois Sixle, Jean Finch, Jacqueline White, Annobelle St. Martin, Betty Meincke, Belly Hansen, Joan Nilordy, Patricia Adclmann, Norma Mann. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donald Schultz, Gilmer Johnson. John Westbcrg, Pat Cauillard, Bruce Oppegard, Duane Otter-dohl, McCoy Johnson, Gerold Adclmann, Neil Sovogc, Arden Chaffee, Herbert Koeller, Gordon Bcrhcim, Jerry Miller. SECOND ROW: Richard Stenmark, David Hawkinson, Gerald Munson, Ronald McLaughlin, William Derfinglon, Marilyn Kerr, Beverly Phipps, Daisy Engdahl, Mary Lou Fritchmon, Sally Hoeg, Helen Boxoth, Yvonne Pahl. BOTTOM ROW; Kathleen lone, Sandra Nesbitt, Jacqueline Kloss, Audrey Vcness, Donna Erickson, Donna Pahl, Arlene Senstad, JoAnn Cross, Dorothy Faber, Janice Thoroldson, Sharon Fox, Arlene Cota. Eighth Grade TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Boston, Tom Andersen, Richard Ellis, lee Grafelmon, James Nelson, Manley Rhoades, Robert Dean, August Schcidlcr, leslie Mottison, Barry Borman. Arthur Nowell, James Parker. SECOND ROW: Richard Roylo, Frank Stcinman, Merlin Brant, Warren Frost, Glen Youmons, Barbara laiselle, William Noleen, James Moir, Vordell Hig-gens, George Fields, Richard Durkin, lloyd Anderson. BOTTOM ROW: Claudette Fenn, Maureen lathom, Bernice Rietz, Beverly Johnson, Jule Ann Carlson, Sharon Pedersen, Marjorie Levine, Marlene Mcincke, Barbara Schwartz, Kathleen Koch. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Chodwick. William Dean, Jeromo Hallum, Donald lien, Richard Culp. Richard Weymouth, Don Twiet, David Mikkclson, Donald Dole, Gerald Skrivcr, Edward Murashie, Gerald Swanson, Gary Johnson. SECOND ROW: Kenneth Veness, Dennis Ottoson, Jock Moxson, lorry Marek Tom Boyerle, Eugene Krueger, Mory Casey, Evon Bodine, Edward linchan, Richard Dixon, Robert Pike, Don Bowles. BOTTOM ROW: Carol Hanson, Ellon Johnson, Donna Mack, lois Morkuson, Roberta Johnson, Yvonno Edstrom. Geraldine Baker, Marion Clark. Darlene Butzin, Sharon Houck, Janice Shaffer, Elizabeth George. TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Spaugh, Kirby Stewart. David McDonald, Hcrbort Johns, Leonard Junger, Douglas Hendrickson, Douglas Wright, Charles Rose, Gerald Prowalsky, Robert MacKeen, Gary Borg. SECOND ROW: Roger Allen, Phillip Christensen, Ruth Palmer, Larry Anderson, Tom Con- nolly, Margaret lorson, Kenneth Madvig, Ted Melby, James Miller, Jack Goski, Carl Melander. BOTTOM ROW: Carol Sheflet, Rosemary Thielan, Sandra lane, Louise Mosimon, Germaine Schmitz, Phyllis lyons, Marlene Butzin, Alva Kahl, Vicki do Schane, Marjory Baucom, Sally Von Sickle. 23 Seventh Grade BACK ROW: John Faber, Harold Ross, John Wallin, Gary Running, John Schmitz, Daniel Gabrielson, Gary Stewart, Henning Rossebo, David Baxter, George Hanson, John Nord, Robert Brademann, Patrick Reno, Herbert Carlson, Dean Moen, Frank Miller. SECOND ROW: Noel Allen, Phillip Petersen, Rudolph Olson, Don Atkinson, Patricia Keough, Bonnie Busch, Joan Linder, Nellie Smith, Violet Madsen, Gayle DeHoop, John Carlson, Carl Miller, Gary Johnson, Paul Erland. FIRST ROW: Beverly Rodger, Sharon Bernard, Virginia Harem, Donna Tornell, Ardeth Edstrom, Evon Chaffee, Beverly Kroohn, Margaret Maxson, Marilyn Rosengren, Joanne Zirk, Claudie Pearson, Patricia Quam, Patricia Gilsrud, Glenda Heckmaster BACK ROW: Dennis Nelson, Tom Cassidy, Gary Westland, Vernon Bissonette, Maruin Zochert, Dennis Charland, Charles Statt, Larry McLaughlin, Robert Bisher, Wesley Reins, Warren Mays, Ronald De Void, Wesley Sharrott, Arden Junger. SECOND ROW: Larry Roberts, James Ottoson, Jerry Norwood, LeRoy Erickson, Rolland Schmacky, Arron Ronken, Colleen Greaves, Donna Saxton, Donna Brandon, Janet Hein, Karen Turner, Shirley Linehan, Terry Schlink, Norman Anderson, Robert Kunz. FIRST ROW: Martha Lukach, Shirley May, Arlene Berglund, Barbara Cresswell, Pauline Kerr, Cherill Borth, Eileen Clausen, Dolores Olson, Shirley Kar-dack, Gloria Hanson, Judith Spaulding, Joyce Pedersen, Reonne Reed, Rene Pariseau, Nancy Roberts. BACK ROW: Ronald Lund, Dennis McNiece, James Lindstrom, Charles Barnes, Dale Kenny, Gerald Sunde, Donald Williamson, Robert Hollenback, Daniel Parker, Robert Nepple, Darryl Moniea, Lowell LeVine, Eldon Olson, Richard Maas. SECOND ROW: Tom McNamara, Raymond Alatarre, Robert Stangohr, John Cummins, Larry Hill, Shirley Koeller, Alice Hansen, Patricia Untinen, Mary Crosno, Joan Carpenter, Margaret Crane, Dale Nelson, Robert Veness, George Posavad, Beverly Harding. FIRST ROW: Yvonne Pike, Linda Roberts, Sharon Lamb, Margaret Piepho, Barbara Harding, Delores Brown, Beverly Egland, Delene Maurseth, Carole Riess, Diane Hecker, Dolores Steinmetz, Sh: 'ey Bowers, Elizabeth Smisek, Joan Nelson. FRONT ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Charlei Holl«nback. Ron Olson, Dick Hollonback. Reid Olson. BACK ROW: Coach Rippcl, Ralph Corlson, Tom Mann, Chuck Cummings. George Miller, Dick Mikkelson, Duone Roscngren, Bob Kobs, Francis Kock, Clarence Adelmann, George Cummings, Jerry Glixner, lorry Franks. Don Maddaus. BATTING AVERAGES OF 1950 TEAM A.B. H. R. Avg's Chuck Cummings ('50) 16 7 9 .438 Bob Kobs { 51} 14 4 4 .286 Lawrence Franks |'50) 14 4 2 .286 Tom Mann (’50) 15 4 5 .267 Baseball 1950 Baseball al Bloomington was not as successful as the other main sports such os football and basketball. The team finished the season with two wins and three losses. Bloomington started out the season by losing to Waconia 6 to 3 and then came back the following week with an 8 to 3 victory over Watertown. The team then lost two games in succession to Shakopee 5 to 1, and to Chaska 7 to 6. The Chaska game went into an extra inning. The team ended the season with a 10 to 2 victory over Eden Prairie. Bench Activity 26 Catcher George Miller Golf Team of 1950 The 1950 golf team was the first in Bloomington's history, and understandably, they didn’t do too well. They won one match, and lost three. They lost to U-High, St. Louis Park, and Mound. They won the last game by beating Wayzata. In the District 18 tournament, the team placed 7th out of an eight team entry. Guy Cherp led in scoring. Out of the five matched tournament games, four were played in the rain. The home course is at the Minnesota Valley Country Club. U-High and Bloomington are the only Minnesota Valley representatives. Coach Gerold Molosky says that next year's prospects are very good, for only two players graduated from the team. Track Team of 1950 Bloomington opened its record season of track events under the direction of a new coach, Mr. Daniels. Eleven boys came out for six different events. Phil Johnson, John Ludvigson, Donald Coleman, and James Dugger ran in the 880 yard dash. Wallace Johnson, James Dugger, and Don Ondich ran in the 440. John Ludvigson and Grant Gilderhus ran the mile. Delbert Mullin was in the 100 yard dash and the relays. Lester Novak participated in the shot put and discus events. The opener with Cretin was a very close match, but Bloomington lost. In the District 1 8 tournament held at Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis, Bloomington placed in two events. A second-place rating was gained by Don Ondich in the 440 yard dash. Lester Novak won first place in the discus. The workhorse of the team was Dick Wagaman who ran in three events: the 100 yard dash, the relays, and the pole vault. LEFT TO RIGHT: Cooch Molotky, Read Olion, Rodney Aoborg, Phillip Gildorhui, John Koely. Guy Cherp. LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Gory Turner, Don Colemon, John ludvigion. Delbert Mullin. Cooch Mr. Donieli. FRONT ROW: Phil Johnton. Alan Dovidion, Jim Dugger, letter Novak. 27 BACK ROW, Left to Right: Daniel Maher, Bill Pepin, Dick Anderson, Jim Pepin, Orlan Tromsness, Dave Eckstrom, Fred Anderson, George Cummings, Charles McDonald, LeRoy Mallinson, Ordean Holerud, John Ludvigson, Coach Jerald Molosky. MIDDLE ROW, Left to Right: Bob Wilkie, Bob Turner, Wallace Johnson, Frank Bramhall, David Maxson, George Miller, Bob Kobs, Gene Wise, Larry Linville, Chub Hollenback, Leon Wise. FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Mgr. Lowell Johnson, Fred Zimmerman, Ried Olson, Gary Turner, Jerry Gleixner, Dick Hollenbach, Guy Chirp, Pete Smith, Phillip Johnson, Mgr. Fred Faber. Champions The football season of 1950 was very successful After eleven regulars of last year’s team graduated, hopes for this season were not very bright. After two non-conference setbacks at the hands of Edina and De La Salle, the inexperienced Bears came back strong to share the title with Shakopee in the Minnesota Valley Conference. The Bears opened the Minnesota Valley Conference race by smearing U. High 19-6 and went on the following week to squeeze by Deephaven 7-6 They continued on their winning streak by downing Waconia 22-6 in the Homecoming Game. The next week Bloomington received a bye because of an outbreak of polio on the Watertown team. Bloomington played to a thrilling Championship duel with Shakopee and wound up with a 6-6 tie. In its last game Bloomington played their best ball game of the year to down Chaska 20-6. The leading ground gainer of the team was George Miller who had a total of 220 yds, in 45 attempts for an average of 5 yds. Bob Kobs had the best average on the team with 6 yds. per try and a total of 210 yds. The passing attack of Bloomington’s was the best in the conference. Bob Kobs, the quarterback, threw 67 passes and completed 36 for an amazing average of .537. On the receiving end of most of these passes was the Bears' right half-back Chub Hollenbach who snared 20 passes for an average of 12 yds. a throw. His pass receiving was the highlight of the Bloomington offensive attack and gained a total of 225 yds. George Miller was the other threat in the passing attack receiving 5 passes for an average of 33 yds. per pass. The leading defensive players were guard, Gene Wise, with an average of 7 tackles per game, and linebacker, Guy Chirp, with 4 tackles per game. Mr. Molosky in two years at Bloomington has turned out two football championships. One of his highlights as a coach was his seven different varieties of defensive football. Mr. Molosky introduced the defensive seven- and eight-man lines with great success. Every game proved very difficult for opponent scouting because of these varied defenses. Coach Molosky will start his third season at Bloomington with only eleven seniors graduating, six of them starting members. Most of the linemen will be back next fall. The backfield, which loses three out of four regulars, will be replaced by able men. CHUB HOllENBACK Right Half BOB KOBS Quarterback ORLAN TROMSNESS Fullback MICKEY MCDONALD Guard GENE WISE Center GEORGE CUMMINGS Tackle COACH MOLOSKY The Champions GEORGE MILLER Left Halfback GUY CHIRP Guard DAVE ECKSTROM Tackle 29 DAVE MAXSON End LARRY LINVILLE End Edina 7 — Bloomington 0 The Bears opened the season with a heartbreaking 7 to 0 defeat by Edina. The Bears inexperience showed up throughout the game. At times they appeared lost on the football field, but each time Edina threatened at the goal line, Bloomington’s line outfought the Edina forward wall. The only score of the game came in the second quarter when Ryse of Edina went off tackle for a 65 yard touchdown jaunt. De LaSalle 27 — Bloomington 7 The highly-regarded De LaSalle team just had too many men for the hard fighting, but outnumbered Bears. The defense of both teams was equally balanced except for the occasional outbursts of All-State Jack May. The Bears opened the second half with a quick touchdown scored by Kobs on a quarterback sneak. The score was then 14 to 7, but De LaSalle quickly countered with two more touchdowns to sew up the game. Bloomington 19 — University High 6 Bloomington opened their defense of the Valley Conference Championship race by walloping U. High. Left Halfback George Miller was all over the field, running with a 8.0 yard-per-try average. Miller pushed one touchdown over and raced 55 yards on a long pass for another. Orlan Tromsness squeezed off tackle for 6 yards to make the score 19 to 6. Bloomington 7 — Deephaven 6 Bloomington squeezed by a surprisingly strong Deephaven eleven. Maxson scored on a weak side pass to put the Bears ahead 6 to 0. Kobs made the all-important extra point on a quarterback sneak. Deephaven answered with a-touchdown but failed to make the conversion. Deephaven outplayed the Bears throughout the game, but penalties amounting to 200 yards held the Bears back. 30 Bloomington 22 — Waconia 6 This year the Bears entertained Waconia in the Homecoming Game. The Bloomington line started to move in this fifth game as they ripped large holes in the opponent's line. Waconia scored first, early in the game. The line began to hold after that score, and Kobs went over from the eight yard line and converted on a quarterback sneak. Kobs passed to Charles Hollenback for another, and David Maxson tallied on an end around. Miller then converted for an extra point. Bloomington 20 — Chaska 6 Bloomington closed the season by soundly whipping Chaska. The victory was strictly a team victory, with the line charging, blocking, and tackling viciously. The Kobs-to-Hollenback pass combination again set up the touchdowns. Bob Kobs scored twice, one on a quarterback sneak and the other on a bootleg. Kobs tossed an aerial to Mal-linsen for a touchdown. Miller and Tromsiness added extra points to round out the scoring. Shakopee 6 — Bloomington 6 Shakopee and Bloomington played for the Valley Conference Championship, and the game ended in a tie. Shakopee opened up right away and drove to an early touchdown. They missed the point and the score was 6 to 0. Midway through the second period Kobs began throwing strikes to Charles Hollenback, and the Bears scored through the air route. Kobs displayed the finest passing seen in a long time in the Valley Conference. THE CHAMPS At one end was Linville, the fingernailed one, Who liked nothing better than to hit on the run; At tackle was Ekstrom, no star by any means. But a man who was always right on the beam; On guard was a boy, a sophomore in school. Chirp was his name, and he let no one through; At center was Wise, a tough boy to fight, Any one trying to score got a good bite; At guard was McDonald, an Irishman by name. Who always played a whale of a game; The tackle was Cummings, big and strong, No one went through him very darn long; The end was Maxson who could run like a deer. And never gave the other team anything but fear; At quarterback was Kobs, the ends' delight. Who threw his passes so nice and light; At left half was Miller running so hard, Always good for at least five yards; At right half was Hollenback, with sticky fingers, Who gave people heart failure when with a pass he lingered; Tromsiness, the fullback, was always getting hurt, But always came back to hit where it hurt. Don Maddaus 31 All Conference Team DAVE MAXSON COACH MOLOSKY GENE WISE GEORGE CUMMINGS Chaska Scores GEORGE MILLER The Team in Action? 32 Hollenbeck tries again! Basketball Back row, loft to right: Paul Bottolfion, Gene Wi� «, Charle. letter Novak. Bob Kobi. Front row, loft to right■ Coach Hollenbock, Dick Mollenback. George Miller, William Adel Duane Rippel, Dick Kobt. Don Campbell, John ludvigton. mono, Jerry Gleixner, Chorlet McDonald, George Cummingt, The Bloomington Bears under the able leadership of Mr. Rippel won the Minnesota Valley Conference championship for the third straight year. In regular conference play they won thireen games and lost one. Outside of the conference they lost four games and won one. The Bears' starting team consisted of three seniors, one junior, and one sophmore. Kobs and Gleixner finished the season first and second in the league scoring race. Kobs had 239 points, and Gleixner had 238. Novak was the main rebounder of the team and scored well besides. The two guards were George Miller and Mickey McDonald; they both were hard driving, good shots, and good floor men. The Bears started the season by winning from St. Paul Washington. Then they lost to Minneapolis Central, but this gove a green squad much needed experience. They then beat Shakopee but lost to Blake. The same pattern continued, as they beat Watertown and lost to Eden Prairie. De La Salle beat them also, and the season looked very dark. Then the Bears beot Chaska, University High, Waconia, Deephaven, Watertown, and Shakopee all in succession and began to show real potentialities. St. Paul Washington then played a return engagement and whipped the Bears in a close game. They then won their last five games. The two climaxes of the season were the Eden Prairie game and the Deephaven game. The Eden Prairie game was the championship game as Eden Prairie had beaten Bloomington but had been beaten by Deephaven. The Bears came through after trailing most of the game and won by one point. The surprise of the season was the easy manner in which the Bears man-handled a supposedly tough Deephaven team. The game was played at Deephaven and the first-place Bears trounced the second-place Deephaven team by 36 points. In the Deephaven game, the team hit its peak; thereafter, it passed from the sensational to the mediocre. In the Sub-District it had trouble with last-place Waconia. In the first round of the District tournament the boys seemed to come to life a little as they smacked Mound by 1 5 points. Everyone was happy, but laughter soon turned to tears when Hopkins steamrolled over a dead, hapless. Bear team 55 to 19 in the second-round game. The team is to be complimented on a fine season of teamwork, spirit, and scoring ability. Kobs and Gleixner made Minnesota Valley All Conference team, and Kobs also made the All-District team. McDonald drives for score. Gleixner scores again. Kobs Ups one in. Miller lays one up. Kobs on Up off. Rebound by Novak. Wise and Kobs fight for rebound. Coach Rippel tries to explain. 34 Left to right; George Miller, Gene Wise, Bill Adelmann, Bob Kobs, le� Novak, Charles Hollenbeck. Forward. JERRY GIEIXNER to right: Dick Kobt, John ludvigson, Icon Wise, Pete Duane Roscngren, Bernard Yelxcr, Dove Ekifrum, Don Camp- Smith, John Keeley, Paul Bottlefson, Philip Johnson, Ray lille- bell. Coach William Daniels, dahl, Reid Olson, Rodney Aaberg, Dale Nyberg, Francis Koch, The B” Team Season The Bloomington “Junior Bears” had another fine season under their coach, Mr. Daniels. The squad as a whole was tall but also very green. Reid Olson was the only player with any real amount of playing experience. When the season began the boys were not quite ready, but as the season moved on they gained more poise and experience. Dick Hollen-back moved down from the “A” team and helped the team immeasurably. The “Junior Bears” record for the year was 15 wins and 7 losses. The importance of a good ”B” team is sometimes not given the emphasis it deserves. As proof that the second squad of today is the first squad of tomorrow, one has only to look at the “A” squad where nine of the ten players are graduates of the ”B” teams of other years. 36 Koch ol Bloomington, No. 8. goej up for rebound with Bornej of Deephaven. MR. HOBLIT a � � 37 Instrumental Top row, loft fo right: Charlet Trank, Howard Moftton, Arnold Lindahl, Richard Ellii, Robert Goodrich, Gerald Mon ion, David Hollenbeck, Ronald Seelye, Art Newell, Lawrence HiH, Margaret Crane. Second row; Jack Cooper, Diane Hecker, Evelyn Untimen, JoAnn Nelion, Lloyd Anderson, William Pepin, Dean Nelson, Williom Noleen, Jon Matala, Marlene Meincke, Betty Meincke, Glen Yoomans, Donald George, Annabelle St. Martin, Leslie Matteson, Louise Gibson. Bottom row- Edward Glynn, Noncy Clark, Beverly Johnson, Carole Riess, James Moir, Lawrence Schmidt, Engene Munson, Clifford Johnson, Reid Olson, Rodney Aaberg, George Field, Patricio Untimen, Barry Borman, Richard Kossow, Donald Simmons, Bond Director, Robert A. Shonnon. Kneeling: Doris Hill, Patricia Dahl, Donna Hecker, Lois Nelson, Fred Faber. Music is becoming more and more a major interest in the field of activities. In the past people have watched the band grow from a small improperly balanced group into a fine high school band. Under Miss Lehman, the band acquired expensive new uniforms and many fine instruments. The past three years have seen the band acquire three A1-ratings in the district and two A ratings in the state competition. This year found the band changing leadership. Mr. Robert Shannon, from the University of Minnesota, took over the position of director. He has a wonderful knowledge of music and is himself a professional trumpet player. Under Mr. Shannon s methods of charting formations, the band became a marching unit. At the football games they saluted the school and later on in the year the armed forces. The band is comparatively large with prospects of becoming larger. Mr. Shannon has set into motion a program which includes both Cedarcrest and Bloomington. There are about 100 beginners on their way up. Well known in the school is the Germon pep band which played at pep fests. This was a segment of the main band. The band sponsored again a magazine subscription drive to raise funds for supplies. As usual they also controlled the candy sales for further revenue. Everyone is hoping for the best at the spring contests and the people will see a great deal of the band in the future. Music TRUMPET TRIO Left to right: Clifford Johnson, Reid Olson, Rodnoy Aaberg CLARINET QUARTET Left to right: Arnold Lindahl, Ronald Seclye, Howard Mattson, Charles Trank. HELEN DeVAULT, tho Baton Twirler for the Band. 39 Vocal MIXED CHORUS: Bock row, off fo fight: Barbara Veriest, Arylene Chellit, Shirley Barmeltler, Beverly Albeen, Pot love-lette, Barbara Swenson, Morlys Matala, Gwen Haeg, Joan Erlondton, Verna Noleen, Betty Zirk, Shirley Ottoson, lla Rot-mussen, Virginia Charland. Second row.- Floyd Nesbitt, Gory Turner, Charles Trank, Jim Dugger, Phil Roberts, Wally Johnson, Jorry Gleixner, lorry Linville, Frank Bramhall, Bob Clark, Karl Nitordy, Joe loesch, Ian MacCallum, Richard Sletton, lowell Johnson, John Bailey, Mrs. Anderson. Third rowj Pol Streilz, Barbora Bredslen, Donna Helmer, Evelyn Connolly, Mary Lennon, Donna Pahl, Koy Crone, Joanne Kollen, Carol Skelton, Sheila Wokely, Sharon Melby, Roberta Henderson, Mary Thorson, Shirley Cooper. Front row: Marlys Olson, Phillip Gilderhut, Millicent Heckmoster, Dale Oppegard, Carrie Kahl, Roger Bloom, Jackie Hanson, Delbert May, Janice McCutchon, Wayne Williams, Carol McCutchon, Bob Wilkie, Bev Chadwick, Corolyn Morcussen, Bev Pothen. In the past few years, vocal music has become a more and more important extra-curricular activity at Bloomington. This year, under Mrs. Anderson's leadership, we hope to do even better than in the past. So far, we have accomplished a lot. A program of choral music was presented at Christmas-time,- and we are planning to present our third annual Spring Serenade. Besides these projects, tenth grade girl's and boy’s glee clubs have been formed in order to prepare the younger students for participation in the larger Mixed Chorus and Glee Club. The most important accomplishment this year is that of finally buying robes! This has been a goal toward which the musical groups have been aiming for some time. And at last, as we go to press, they have been ordered, and we hope to have them for the music contests. Last year, the Glee Club and Mixed Chorus both received A ratings at the district and state music contests. We all hope we can do as well this year, and with the moral support of our new robes and the guiding hand of Mrs. Anderson, we will do our best and hope that it's good enough. GIRL'S GIEE ClUBi Bock row, loft to right: Pat lovelette,-Shirley Barmeltler; Beverly Albeen; Jean Cutler,- Barbara Swenton; Joon Erlondton; Marlyt Matola,- Gwen Haeg; Betty Zirk; Shirley Ottoton; lla Ratmutten; Virginia Charland; Bar-boro Neibilt. Second row.- Carrie Kahl; Jackie Honton; Bar-boro Drongeton; Janice McCutchon,- Nancy O'Neil; Doric Franklin; Corolyn Morcutten; Carol McCutchon; Jackie Graf; Sharon Melby; Roberto Henderton; Mary Thorton; Shirley Cooper; Mrt. Anderton. Third row: Pot Streitz; Barbora Bred-.len; Evelyn Connolly; Mary Lennon; Donna Pahl; Kay Crane; Joanne Kollen; Carol Skelton; Bev Pothen; Sheila Wakely; arolyn Holerud; Mory Ann Dawton. Front row: Millicent Heckmatter; Verna Noleen; Bev Chadwick; Virginia Hiltgren; Marlyt Seymour; Barbara Venett; Arylene Chellit; Connie Peorton; Marion Houck; Janice Swedman; Beverly Robertt; Donna Heckmotter,- Virginia Palmer. 40 Music QUARTETTE: Loft to right: Wayne Williams, Don Simmons, Bob Wilkie, Frank Bramhall. NONETTE: Bock row, loft to right: Pol Streilz, Barbara Brcdstcn. Second row.- Kay Crane, Virginia Charland, Donna Pahl. Front row: Carol Skellon, Mary Lennon, Barbara Swenson, Verna Noloen. BOY'S ENSEMBLE: Back row, loft to right: Gary Turner, Chorles Trank, Frank Bramhall, Jim Dugger, Jerry Gleixner. Second row. Dick Kossow, Wayne Williams, Don Simmons, Bob Wilkie. Front row: Richard Sletlen, Delberl May, Lowell Johnson, Fronk Pahl. Speech Don Campbell, Arnold lindall; lla Roimuisen, Mary Ann Dowjon, Virflir,'a a mer' Mr Cf,QPman' 1950-51 DEBATE SEASON This year the debate team enjoyed a full season of competition. Donald Campbell and Arnold Lindall made up the affirmative, Mary Ann Dawson and lla Rasmussen the negative, and Virginia Palmer acted as alternate. The first debate was held at South St. Paul. Being very inexperienced, the affirmative lost three rounds of debate and the negative won one. At Concordia College the team entered another tourney. The affirmative won one out of three while the negative lost three. At Southwest the affirmative won two out of three debates. The negative was unable to win any decisions. At the tournament held at North the affirmative won all three debates and the negative won one. Following this the team went to South St. Paul for the second time, there they won three of their six debates. The regional debate tournament was held at St. Cloud. The affirmative won all four of their debates, defeating St. Cloud Tech, Sauk Rapids, Hopkins and St. Louis Park. The negative won two out of four, defeating Hopkins, and St. Cloud Tech. As a team, Bloomington was in second place, behind St. Louis Park. The debate season was completed at Augsburg where the affirmative won two debates and the negative one. 42 Activities Interpretive Reading Extemporaneous Speaking Ha Rasmussen, Arnold Lindahl Discussion Mary Ann Dawson, Barbara Bredsten, Carrie Kohl. Jackie Hansen, absent. Humorous Memorized Reading Mary Lennon Memorized Oratory Shirley Ottoson, Bob Kobs Original Oratory Fred Faber 43 Joanne Kollen, Donald Campbell, Done Franklin. Morjorie Severson, absent. Annual Staff Top row, Mr fo right: Jacquetin Homm, Dorothy Yetzer. Barbara Drongeson, Donald Coleman, Reid Olson, Gene Wise, Donald Campbell, Howard Mottton, Donald Maddaus. Second row. Beverly Harem, Evelyn Connolly, Joyce Berg, Barbara Swenson, Marcia Wilkie, Beverly Pothen, Virginia Hillgron, Doris Franklin, Jonnette leaf, Mary Lennon, Barbara Bredtten, Carol Skelton. Bottom row George Miller, Potricio Slrietz, Margie Yetzer, Mr. Chapman, Robert Kobs, Carrie Kahl, Delores Johns, Clore Christensen. Bloomitarian Staff Top row, left fo right Morgie Yetzer, Donna Hecker, Donald Campbell, Nancy Clark, William Adelmann, loretta Mac-Dougall, Donald Maddous. Janice McCutchan, Barbara Ben- 44 son, Armella Adelmann. Bottom row.- Miss Bortholme, Doris Franklin, Irene Christion, Joyce Berg, Mary lennon, Clare Christensen, Delores Johns, Corrie Kohl. COOKS: Hazel Rosongren, Dorothy McMullen, Lillian Johnson, Ido Wise, Etta Meincke. BUS DRIVERS: Front row, loft to right: Rollo Cox, Dick St. Martin, Lester Palmer, Oscor Arlandson, Allen Baillif. Standing: John Schmitz, Orrin Nord, George Hacg, Earl Box-eth, Trovis Dean, Rone Baillif. NURSE: Esthor Honson. Janitors 45 Kenny Brown, Art Cooper. Ed Gruber, Ed Huber. Junior Class Play of '50 PLAY CAST. Front row: Donna Heckcr, Roberta Henderjon, Virginia Charlond, Mike Matalo, Carolyr. Marcussen. Middle row. Norman Vencss, Karl Nitardy, Barbara Swenson, Lowell Seymore, Donald Campbell, Mr. Boehme. loit row: Jim Duggan, Duane Alberts, Cliford Fox, Ian MaeCallum, Dickie Kobs, Bryce Landis, Arnold lindall. Barbara Drongcson, absent. Smearin' on the Greo� e Paint! Mr. Boehme, Donald Coleman, Jim Duggar, Cliford Fox, Bev Chadwick. Ah'm Ready! Virginia Charlond. OH! No! More Point! Mr. Boehme, Donald Campbell. A Big Scene! Donald Campbell, Roberta Henderson, Ian MaeCallum, Donna Hecker, Karl Nitardy. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY OF '50 On November 17, the Junior Clow of 1950 presented its annual class play. The play chosen was “You Can't Take It With You. The following nineteen boys and girls were picked from the class to present if. Penny Sycamore Donna Hecker Essie .......................... Roberto Henderson Grandpa ......................... Donald Campbell Ed.. . ...................... . . Bryce Landis Rheba ...................................Virginia Charlond Mr. DePinna....................... Duane Alberts Paul Sycamore.. . .......... Ian MacCallum Mr. Kolenkov ..................... Jimmy Duggar Donald .............................Dickie Kobs Alice . . ................. Carolyn Morcussen Mr. Henderson.................... Arnold Lindall Tony Kirby ........................Karl Nitardy Gay Worthington .................. Mike Matala Mr. Kirby...................... Lowell Seymore Mrs. Kirby................... . Barbara Swenson Three G-Men.................................. Cliford Fox, Norman Veness, Donald Coleman Olga Katrina . Barbara Drongeson We had a fine stage crew that consists of Norman Bungert, Jimmy Pepin, George Cummings, Burdette Phipps, David Exstrum, and Fred Anderson. The play for this year was a farce comedy about an eccentric family in which everyone did what he wanted. It took place in an old house filled with everything from fire crackers to live snakes. While we were practicing for the play we ran into difficulties with the sound effects. Every time the fire crackers were supposed to go off, there wouldn't be any sound. When the door bell was supposed to ring, all we got was a dull thud. Every time there was supposed to be sound, there would be silence. Soon the anxiously awaited night arrived. All of us had our make-up on and were all ready to start long before the play was supposed to begin. About ten minutes before the curtain was to go up, and when the stage was all set for the curtain, our two cats got sick—all over the desk and rug! Presently everybody in the cast was sick; but sick or not, we had to clean up the stage quickly before the curtain went up. The play itself hod a dry sense of humor. The second scene was the best. It brought out the shyness in two of our players, who were reticent toward the love scenes. The second act was the most exciting. The Kirbys came to a party a night early and surprised the Sycamore family in the midst of their mad-cap activities. There was nothing planned and nothing to eat. The third act calmed down a bit and everybody relaxed back to his normal life again. STRICTLY FORMAL Senior Class Ploy The senior class presented a three-act comedy, Strictly Formal,” by William Davidson. The play cost was as follows: Jane, who hasn't a date for the dance.................... Evelyn Connolly Sally, her best friend........ .. Carol Skelton Agnes, the maid....... ............. Doris Franklin Andrew Cutler, Jane’s father . Don Maddaus Nettie Cutler, her mother................Kay Crane Mr. Ahern, a neighbor............. Bob Kobs Jim, Sally's boy friend............. Frank Bramhall Rose Tilton, who gets the mumps.............Millicent Heckmaster Clara Tilton, her mother......La Verne Atherton Josie Tilton, her kid sister Beverly Pothen Elroy, who likes to put the shot. Charles Tronk George, whom Jane is sweet on........Don Simmons Marcia, a triple threat from New York................... Barbara Brcdsfen Cindy Collins, a girl with ideas Mary Lennon Marilyn, who is after Elroy Janette Leaf Lf. Bob Cunningham ................. Howard Mattson Alternate, Mr. Ahern....... David Maxson Jane, played by Evelyn Connolly, and Sally, played by Carol Skelton, are desperate. It's only two weeks before the JS Dance, and their boy friends, George, played by Don Simmons, and Jim, played by Frank Bramhall, haven't mentioned dating them for the occasion. To add to the disaster, Sally’s cousin Marcia, played by Barbara Bredsfen, a blond-bombshell from New York, appears on the scene. Immediately all the boys are attracted on her direction, that is, all except Elroy, played by Charles Trank. Elroy isn't interested in girls. He, however, because of the dote shortage, has suddenly attracted the attention of every dateless female. As a lull before the storm, everything seem swell for a moment because Cindy Collins, played by Mary Lennon, comes to visit. Her extensive knowledge of the movies helps to present an answer to any problem arising. All goes well until Marcia recognizes the familiar plot as one she saw in a latest Broadway hit. Then, foof—goes the scheme. The boys return to their girl friends for dates when George finds out how rwo-faced Marcia is and what a line she flings. Meanwhile, Mr. Cutler, played by Don Maddaus and Mr. Ahern, played by Bob Kobs, war to and fro over peony prizes. Mr. Cutler is continually aggravated by Ahern's son George's presence at his house, and thus forbids Jane from going to the JS with him. Cindy who has laboriously worked throughout the play to solve problems has unsuspectingly attracted Elroy's affections so she has a date, but now to get Jane and George together. After a few complications of giving people the mumps, calling in a Lt. of the Airforce, and finally a prize-winning peony, the lovers are united and everyone's off for the JS. ORGANIZATIONS Top row, loft to right: Rodney Aaberg, Robert Clork, Kay Crane, Paul Bottoltson, Donald Cqmpbell. Second row, loft to right: Patricia Strietx, Frank Bramholl, Marlyt Seymour, William Adelmann, Donald George. Bottom row: Donna Pahl, Marcia Wilkie, Gwen Haeg, Donna Heckmaster, Patricia Dahl. Honor Society The Honor Society is making its debut at Bloomington this year. The first requirement for membership is, of course, good grades, but the society is designed to recognize and reward merit of other types. Although the Bloomington Honor Society is still a local organization, it has organized under National Honor Society rules and hopes to affiliate next year. These rules provide that only ten per cent of the senior class and five per cent of the junior class may be enrolled. The first requirement is high grades; thereafter, members of the faculty rate the candidates for their Character Service, and Leadership. Here is a salute to the pioneers of an organization that should endure in Bloomington High School down through the years from generation to generation. Bock row: Donold Campbell, William Peterson, William Adelmann, Bob Kobs, Arnold lindohl. Front rowi Donna Hecker, Margie Yelxer, Barbara Bredsten, Pat Streitx, Evelyn Connelly, Beverly Harem. Absent) Jackie Hansen, Barbara Drongeson, Mary lennon. 48 The Automobile Club Homecoming 49 Junior High Student Council TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Veness, Evon Chaffee, Treasurer Norman Anderson, Virginia Harem, Richard Maas. SECOND ROW; Richard Royle, Joan Nilardy, President Frances Koch, Loretta Leaf, Bernard Yetzor, Louise Masiman. THIRD ROW: Gerald Adelmann, Secretary Beverly Johnson, John Kcely, Donna Pahl, Vice Prosidenr Bonnie Johnson. BOTTOM ROW: Margoret Crane, Robert Slangohr, Darlene Butzin, John Nord. Reonne Reed. “Junior Bear ' Staff TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: John Nord, Leslie Matteson, Donna Brandon, Roger Allen, JoAnn Nelson, Herbert Johns. SECOND ROW: Marilyn Korr, Lois Siple, Jule Ann Carlson, Janet Hein, Koren Turnor, Vickio do Schane. THIRD ROW: Beverly Phipps, Phyllis Roso, Audrey Veness, Betty Hansen, Claudctto Fonn, Shirley Bowers, BOTTOM ROW: Miss Larsen, Advisor, Edward Kamleiter, Jeannette Noss, Editor; Art Newell, Marjory Baucom, Martha Lukach. G.A.A. Officers TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Tosch, Mrs. Gronseth. Faculty Advisors. BOTTOM ROW: Carole Rioss, Sports Rocordor; Joan Nitardy, Treasurer; Yvonne Hocg, Secretary; Annobelle St. Martin, President; Barbara McDonald, Vice President. I. Bloominglon Hotshots; 2. Sweater Girls; 3. Snowboy; 4. Working Seriously; 5. Whoo Gal; 6. Pert Miss; 7. Royalty, Behind; 8. American Beouty; 9. Mermaid No Less; 10. Ain't Love Grand; 11. Culture Vultures; 12. lady Killer; 13. Three Hits And A Miss; 14. Chummy Dummies; 15. Is The Name Miss Russell? 16. Down By The Old Mill Stream; 17. Bloomington Bums; 18. Three Stooges. 1. Tho Thinker ! 2. library staff 3. Budding Scienliilt; 4. The While Way; 5. Shop Scene; 6. Careful Nowl 7. What it it?? 8. Modern Mind ; 9. Office staff 10. SO-O-O Bigll 11. Future Homemaker ; 12. Shorthand Cla t; 13. Office Boy ; 14. The Workthop,- 15. The Pyramid. 1. Senior Beauties; 2. Heil Comrade; 3. Slopalong Simmons; 4. Mmm Good; 5. Aren't they prim? 6. Oomph girls; 7. Rear views,- 8. Moochcrs? 9. Character study; 10. Fun, huhl 11. Git him, Tonncssco; 12. Big Toots; 13. Ain't doin' o thing! 14. Tough boy; 15. Need we soy more? 16. Whot. a mess? 17. Tennessee Waltz; 18. Surprise; 19. Days ot Yesteryeor, Donna and Jackie; 20. Fun, Joanne? 21. Social Problems Theater Guild; 22. Eekl 23. Smile pretty Borbl 24. Pin up girls; 25. The Mob. IEFT TO RIGHT: Crepe paper a-flyin'; 2. Up in ihe air? 3. The night of glory; 4. String-bean; 5. Substitutes for Royalty; 6. How high is up? 7. I hope it was a nice joke boys; 8. Team off guard; 9. Booming business; 10. Clinging vine; 11. A joke in the offing? 12. Not spiked, I hopo; 13. Skip Day; 14. Work- ing hard? 15. Strike up tho bond; 16. Mr. Moon and his gosoline; 17. Grizzly bear; 18. Homecoming maestro's; 19. A tiel 20. The old gang; 21. Close up; 22. The look; 23. Wotch that Beverly! 24. What sophistication! 25. Pause for a breath; 26. One-two-lhree-hop. The Cheerleaders Yeah, Team! U'rah! SCHOOL SONG Now when those Bloomington High boys shoot 'em high, We're gonna raise that score another time, And for the high school that we love so well, We're gonna yell, and yell, and yell and yell, and yell, And then we'll fight, fight, fight for every score, You'll see us circle in and win some more, And then we'll lead the others with o roar, with a roar, Rah, Bloomington High!! Team, Rah! We, the editors and the general staff of the Bloomington High School “Bear wish to express our gratitude to the sponsors and the advertisers who so graciously accepted our advertising offer in this publication. We invite our readers to read these friendly ads and patronize these generous friends of the school. 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Plumbing, Heating Well Supplies Hardware Electric Appliances BLOOMINGTON DRUG 9445 Lyndale Ave. So. Telephone SO 1-9862 SO. 9941 9635 Lyndale Ave., So. Minneapolis, Minn. For Your Next Party or Special Occasion AL’S TEXACO SERVICE Ask for CREST ICE CREAM AND OR AUTO SUPPLY STORE PHONE: Main 2306 or Nestor 3200 Phone SO. 1-8150 9459 Lyndale Ave., So. EVERGREENS • ANNUALS • PERENNIALS SHRUBBERY COMPLETE LANDSCAPE SERVICE Compliments of TRAIL NURSERY COOPER’S 66 SERVICE 9516 12th Avenue, So. Phillips 66 Products Minneapolis 20, Minn. Phone SO 1-9011 9756 Lyndale Avenue, So. Bus. SO. 1 -8955 Res. bO. 1 -8542 a Good Place to Eat'' SCHMITZ CAFE 9840 Lyndale Avenue, South Meals and Short Orders Soft Drinks • Ice Cream • All Flavors • Compliments of A FRIEND COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND Compliments of LYNDALE Hardware Res. SOuth 9767 SANDHOFF CARLSON PLUMBING, HEATING, WELL DRILLING REPAIRING 10210 Penn Ave., So. Minneapolis 20, Minn. Office SOuth 1-9162 Compliments of NEAL’S BARBER AND RADIO SHOP Compliments of OXBORO THEATER All the best pictures GOOD FOOD FOR PLEAS ED GUESTS john Sexton co. CHICAGO — lone ISUHO CUT — PMilAOIIPHIA DALI AS—ATUHTA—flTTSIUtCH—OITtOIT—AOSJOH COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND JOHNSON DAIRY STORE FULL LINE OF DAIRY PRODUCTS GROCERIES AND COLD MEATS COMPLETE LINE BRICK AND BULK ICE CREAM SOFT DRINKS OFF SALE BEER All Beverages Refrigerated Phone SO 1 -9250 9005 Lyndale Avenue, South Compliments of Compliments of RAY’S STEARNS’ ELECTRIC SUPPLY CAFE 3900 West Old Shokopee Rood 10026 MORGAN AVENUE, SOUTH SO 1-9920 • SO 1-9375 GOODRICH SERVICE STATION HARRIS FEED STORE WHERE FRIENDS MEET FRIENDS 2625 West Old Shokopee Rood LARRO Farm-tested SEEDS AND FARM SUPPLIES PHILLIPS 66 PRODUCTS Free Delivery SOuth 1-8232 Phone SO 1-8165 9505 Lyndale Ave., So. Oxboro, Minnesota OXBORO CLEANERS Compliments of • CLEANERS • DYERS STUDEBAKER • TAILORS CORP. 98th and Lyndale Avenue, South Phone SOuth 1-8541 411 WEST 78TH COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of ASLESEN CO. 509 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA A FRIEND Dealers in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bakers Equipment and Wholesale Groceries for Restaurants and Institutions Celebrating our 71st Year CHARLIE’S BARBER SHOP IVA’S GROCERY AND 8716 Lyndale Avenue, South BLOOMINGTON SERVICE CO. Open Evenings and Sundays 10208 Penn Avenue, South SO 1-9289 SOuth 1-9955 COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF JUSTEN'S PLACE SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY 78th and Penn COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments of ART’S SERVICE STATION JUSTEN GLOOR SERVICE STA. 78TH AND PENN SOUTH 225 West 78th RE-9562 Bloomington WAInut9801 CONGRATULATIONS Allis Chalmers New Idea Crosley Television CLASS OF 1951 FRANK KNAPP HI-WAY DAIRY 145 West 78th Street REgent 2895 Minneapolis 19, Minnesota SUPER MARKET Freezers Refrigerators New Holland Bolers Choppers ' ' v, f ) ■ Ji« f ft jjft. . j J, • 1 V -.- ■ f% V '( ‘ j f '? ; 1 ‘.fifty gsV-ii Jw ?r Mfc ’C ,i- 5 ' • ' . . . . J ' . J | J jw '-'■T I, ■ J merfcan I jjearbeok gompany QWAVONJt N • I ? • A