Bloomington High School - Bear Yearbook (Bloomington, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1952 volume:

We, the students of Bloomington High School, are proud to present, in 1952, the third volume of THE BEAR. 0 r This is Bloomington's newest monument to education -- the Riverside School. Opened on January 28, 1952, this is the fourth building in the rapidly expanding system of the Bloomington Schools. This building represents an investment of over $800,000,000. It has twenty-four class-rooms and four special rooms. Its being all on one level, represents the latest feature in school construction. Editor-in-Chief Barbara Drongeson Business Manager Clifford Fox DEDICATION WILLIAM BOCHE Director RALPH DUGGER Director ALLAN MOIR Director EDWIN B. CHADWICK Clerk F. WILSON POND Treasurer We, the students of Bloomington High School, in appreciation of the untiring effort, the serious responsibility, and the public service rendered, do dedicate this 1952 edition of The Bear to the members of the School Board. By their unselfish recognition of public trust and social responsibilities we believe they have given us the finest of all demonstrations of what democracy is and what citizenship in a democracy means. They arrange for our education as they preserve the way of life that has made our country great. 3 ADMINISTRATION From my point of view as an administrator, this school year had been one of the most successful terms during my association with highschool students. A fine senior class to assure us of good student leadership has been an important factor contributing to this success. Congratulations to the hard working members of the annual staff for a job well done. HUBERT G. OLSON, Superintendent Bloomington Consolidated Schools P. ARTHUR HOBLIT High School Principal B. Ed., Winona State Teachers' College. M. A., U. of Minn. CHARLOTTE C. LEHMAN Junior High Principal B.S. Mankato Teachers' College M.S. University of Wis. Mrs. Joyce Meridith Mrs. Mabel Foss Mrs. Helen Bailey 4 GEJ 2 ti s WINNIFRED M. ANDERSON B. S.; M. of Ed. U. of Minnesota Junior High Music Glee Club; Mixed Chorus LAURA BARTHELME B. A. The College of St. Catherine Commercial Bloomitarian VIOLA L. BENGTSON B. S. The Stout Institute Home Economics CAROL S. BLACK B. S. St. Cloud Teachers' College English Junior High Class Play One-act Plays; Debate Assembly Programs ROBERT A. BOEHME B. S.; M. A. University of Minnesota English, German Jr. Class Advisor; Jr. Class Play; Christmas Play EVERETT E. CHAPMAN B. S. River Falls State Teachers College History, Speech Annual, Forensics Honor Society 6 WILLIAM J. DANIELS B.S. College of Si. Thomas Mathematics 2nd Team Basketball. Track WALTER R. EVANS B.S. Hamline University Geometry. Chemistry. Physics ALICE GILDERHUS B.S. University of Minn. English, Social Studies GERALDINE GITS B.S.; B.L.S. University of So. California Librarian MARJORIE GRONSETH B.A. Augsburg College Health, Physical Education G.A.A. LEONA E. JOHNSON B.S. University of Minn. English Class Play 7 Bu 0 B.S. Si. Teachers College Valley City. N.D. Mathematics B. of Ed. St. Cloud Teachers College English, Social Studies Jr. High Newspaper B.S. Gustavus Adolphus Phy, Ed., Mathematics English, Geography G.A.A. CATHERINE M. LE GAULT Wisconsin State College Washington State University B.S. in Art Ed. Jr. and Sr. High Art Art Club ELAINE L. LOCKER B.S. Iowa State College Home Economics GERALD J. MOLOSKY B.A. St. Thomas College Social Studies, Phy. Ed. Football Coach, Golf Coach B.S.. M.A. in Industrial Ed. Industrial Arts Mechanical Drawing B.S. University of Minn. Industrial Arts B.S. Mankato Teachers College Industrial Arts ALBERT G. MUDGETT GERALD S. ORR JUELL PAULSON CHARLES R. PETERSON ELIZABETH POND DUANE RIPPEL B.S. College of St. Thomas Science, Biology B.S. University of Minn. Home Economics A.B. Gustavus Adolphus General Business. Social Studies Basketball Coach Baseball Coach 9 STEVEN ST. MARTIN B. S. University of Minn. Social Studies, Mathematics Audio-visual Co-ordinator Sophomore Class Advisor ROBERT A. SHANNON B.S. University of Minn. Band Instrumental Music MARY A DELE VAUGHAN B.S. St. Cloud Teachers' College Minneapolis Business College Commercial JACK WIGFIELD B.A, Macalester College M.E. Macalester College Social Studies and English Student Council ORVILLE H. WHITE B.S. William Penn College General Science, Phy. Ed. Assistant Football Coach 10 ARMELLA ADELMANN •’Sometimes a brain, sometimes a scatter-brain.” Annual Staff 12; Bloomitarian 11.12; Editor 12. HERBERT ADELMANN There'snoharm in looking, as long as you don't touch. Football 12. FRANCES ADELMANN It's not that I'm lazy. 1 just don't like work. DUANE ALBERTS And some people think snails are slow? Mixed Chorus 12;Track 11; Junior Class Play. FRED ANDERSON Give me room! Football 11,12. SONDRA ANDERSON Our North Dakota nightingale. Glee Club 12; Nonette 12; Mixed Chorus 12. DAVID BERGMAN Curly-haired Lothario, Track 11,12. PAUL BOTTOLFSON What's Yogi Yorgeson got that I ain't got? Football 11.12; Baseball 11; Basketball 9.10,11.12; Student Council 9,10,11; Junior Class Treasurer. JOANNE CADY I wonder what it's like to be bashful Glee Club 9.10; Mixed Chorus 10; Library 10.11.12. BEVERLY CHADWICK She livesa date to date existence. Sophomore Class Treasurer; Glee Club 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12. DONALD G. CAMPBELL It takes me a long time to do nothing. Class President 9,11,12; Student Council 9.10,11; Honor Society 11.12; Annual 11; Debate 10,11.12; Bloomitarian 10,11; Junior Class Play; Track 9.11; Manager 10; Football Manager 9; Basketball Manager 10; OriginalOratory 10,11. ARYLENE CHELLIS The domestic type, she keeps us in stitches! Glee Club 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 11,12. 12 DELORES CLEARENCE I wonder what it’s like to be serious. SHIRLEY COOPER • Her own chauffeur. Glee Club 9,10,11.12; Mixed Chorus 10,11, 12; Office Help 11; Annual 12. GEORGE CUMMINGS Who says good things come in ’small' packages? Football 9.10, 11.12; Baseball 9.10,11; Basketball 9.10,11.12; Sophomore Class Pres-sident; Annual 12: Homecoming King. BARBARA DRONGESON In one head and out the other. Glee Club 10,11,12; Librarian 11; Girls State 51; Mixed Chorus 12; Annual 11,12; Editor 12; Junior Class Play; Honor Society 11,12. LOIS EHRHARDT Ohl That Arizona sun-tan! JUNE ERLAND I’m here ... I just don’t tell anyone. 13 DON COLEMAN Quiet! Deviltry is in the making. Track 10,11,12; Student Council 12; Junior Class Play; Annual 11. FRED FABER Our 'Social Problem'. Band 10, 11,12; Golf 11; Football Manager 11; Mixed Chorus 12: Debate 10;Bloom-itarian 12; Declamation 10,11; Christmas Play 10; Double Octet 10. LARRY COUTURE He operates in the dark. (The projector of course.) Movie Operator 12; Football Announcer 12; Student Council 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Boy’s Choir 12. GEORGIA DA H LB ERG She laughs, and laughs, and laughs some more. And when she's done, her sides are sore. JAMES DUGGER Why blondes prefer gentlemen. Football 11.12; Track 10.11; Mixed Chorus 11,12; Boys'Chorus 11; Octet 11,12; Junior Class Play; Bloom-itanan 12; Homecoming Escort 10,12. DAVE EKSTRUM Me can resist everything but temptation. Football 10,11,12; Basketball 11; Baseball 9. CLIFFORD FOX Shall we go Carol-ing? Baseball 11; Octet 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Boys Chorus 12; Junior Class Play; Bloom-itarian 12; Annual Staff, Business Manager 12; Student Council Chairman 12. JACKIE GRAF She's pretty as a picture, and the frame isn't so bad either. Glee Club 10. 11. 12. . GWEN HA EG 1 didn't sleep a wink last night, but I'll make up for it in shorthand. Glee Club 10.11.12; Mixed Chorus 11. 12; Student Council 11. KAREN HARVEY Short and sweet. Glee Club 10; Office Help 11. 12. JOHN GIBSON Sometimes he's quiet. And sometimes a riot. RICHARD HAASE Serious-minded reformer. Band 7. 8. 9. 10; Mixed Chorus 10. BONNIE HAREM Why men like harems. Senior Class Treasurer. DONNA HECKER Her eyes are rhapsodies in blue. Band 10. 11. 12; Junior Class Play; Bloomitarian 10. 11. 12; Honor Society 11. 12. ROBERTA HENDERSON A belle on her toes. Glee Club 10. 11. 12; Mixed Chorus 10. 11. 12; Junior Class Play. MARION HOUCK Her heart is like the moon--there’s a man in it. 14 RICHARD KOBS But. but, but.Mr. Chapman! Bloomitarian 12; Annual 12; Student Council 12; Treasurer; Movie Operator 12; Junior Class Play; Basketball Manager 10, 11. 12; Track Manager 10. 11. BRYCE LANDIS I've got my horns, you just don't see them. ARNOLD LINDALL I disagree! What did you say? Annual Staff 10; Boy's State '51; Extemporaneous Speaking 11. 12; Debate 11. 12; Junior Class Play; Baseball Manager 9. 10; Clarinet Quartet; Band 9. 10. 11. 12; Band Treasurer 11; Honor Society 11.12. GEORGE LUKACH I may be serious, but somebody has to be. LEROY MALLINSON The mean widdo kid. Football 10. 11. 12. MARLYS MATALA Her mind never knows what her mouth will say next. Glee Club 10. 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11. 12; Junior Class Play; Christmas Play 11; Office Help 12; Student Council 12. GLYNN KRAMER Big game hunter. JEROME LANE He's plump and sunny. And oh. so funny. JOHN LUDVIGSEN My spelling keeps 'em guessing. Football 8. 9. 11. 12, Manager 10; Basketball Manager 10. 11. 12; Track 9. 10. 11. 12; Annual 12; Mixed Chorus 12; Octette 12; Boys Glee Club 12. DANIEL MAHER How can he look so innocent? Football 10. 11. 12. CAROLYN MARCUSSEN The only thing missing is a halo. Glee Club 9.10.11,12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Nonette 12; Junior Class Play. DONALD MAXSON His big brown eyes draw many sighs. Baseball 11; Basketball 12; Mixed Chorus 12. 15 CAROL McCUTCHAN JANICE McCUTCHAN MAreal Cliff-dweller. Glee Club 10,11,12; Nonette 12; Mixed Chorus 11,12; BloomitarianStaff 12; Annual Staff 12; Student Council 12. Charles McDonald Mickey with his winning ways, Every sport invented he plays. Football 9,10,11,12; Track 10; Basketball9,10,11,12; Junior Class Vice-president. SHARON MELLBY Why gentlemen prefer blondes.' Glee Club 9.10.11.12; Mixed Chorus 10,11,12; Nonette 12; Bloomitarian 12; Homecoming Attendant 12. DELBERT MULLIN Work during the day, Leaves nighttime for play. Track 9.10,11: Student Council 10. JEANINE NELSON A little bit independent! Assistant Editor Annual 12; Office 12. VERNA NOLEEN ”1 dream of Genc-y with the light brown hair. Glee Club 10.11.12; Mixed Chorus 10.11,12; Nonette 11,12: Homecoming Attendant 11; Office Work 11,12; Cheerleading 9,11,12. A model in every respect. Glee Club 10,11.12; Mixed Chorus 11.12; Bloomitarian Staff 11,12. ELEANOR MCDONALD Generally speaking, she's generally speaking. Cheerleader 9,10, 11,12; Captain 12; Office Help 11, 12; Homecoming Attendant 12. JOANNE MULARKY Oh. George! Glee Club 10,12; Vice-president Senior Class; Homecoming Queen. SUE NEILSON Sweet Sue. nothing more need be said KARL NITARDY He doesn't enter a room, he raids it. Mixed Chorus 11.12; Annual 12; Boys Glee Club 11; Junior Class Play. NANCY O'NEIL She's always true to one--at a time. Glee Club 11,12: Mixed Chorus 12; Annual Staff 12. 16 SHIRLEY OTTOSON Though the day be dreary, Her smile is always cheery. Glee Club9.10,11,12;Mixed Chorus 11,12; Oratory 11,12; Debate 12; Annual 12. CONNIE PEARSON I eat my peas with honey, I’ve done it all my life. It may sound rather funny, But it keeps them on the knife. Glee Club 11,12; Bloomitarian 12. BURDETTE PHIPPS Sought but not caught. I LA RASMUSSEN She's little, she's wise, She's a terror for her size. Glee Club9,10,ll,12; Mixed Chorus 11,12; Debate 10,11,12; Oratory 12. DAVID RONKEN Day-dreaming is my excuse, what's yours? DEAN RABUN Silence is golden and wealthy am I. PHIL ROBERTS I was a boy scout until I was fourteen, then I became a girl scout. Boys’Glee Club 11,12; Mixed Chorus 11.12; Octette 12; Annual 12; Baseball Manager 10,11,12; Bloomitarian 12. DEWAIN SJOBERG The girls envy those platinum locks. GLORIA STARR Twinkle, twinkle little Starr BARBARA SWENSON Larry had a little car. Barbdrove it near, she drove it far! Glee Club 10,11,12; Mixed Chorus 10.11.12; Nonettc 10.11.12; Student Council 10; Annual 11,12; Junior Class Play; Humorous Readings 10. MARY THORSON Oh, to have chemistry 7 hours a day. Glee Club9.10.il, 12;Mixed Chorus 10,11,12; Annual 12. CAROL TRYRVANEN Has anybody here seen Kelley? Glee Club 9. 17 BARBARA VENESS Sparkle a-plenty. Glee Club 10, 11. 12; Mixed Chorus 11. 12; Declamation 10. 12. BARBARA WHARTON It isn’t quantity, it’s quality that counts. Glee Club 10, 11, 12; Mixed Chorus 11, 12; Homecoming Attendant 10; Sophomore Class Vice-president; Annual 12. JOANNE WISE Alwaysfulloffun.yetwise. Glee Club 10. NORMAN VENESS I'm learning a lot. but school interferes. Junior Class Play. MARCIA WILKIE Some people get results. I don't even get jokes. Student Council 11; Office Help 11.12; Annual Staff 12. BETTY ZIRK She powders her face with sunshine. Glee Club 10.11.12; Mixed Chorus 11. 12; D. A. R. Award. MARLYS OLSON All great athletes are Norwegian. Glee Club 9,10.11,12; Mixed Chorus 10,11,12. THE GOOD OLD DAYS 1. Sec Dave’s puddy cat? 2. Boy! What a shape, Ellie. 3. What’d ya find Verna? 4. No. No. Mustn’t touch. Mary. 5. Boy.look at Paul’s muscles. 6. Car crowded. Donna? 7. Looky what Betty found. 8. Crowded. Barbara? 9. Who’s the babe. Duane? 10. Joanne doesn’t want to. 11. Little Gwen. Innocence is bliss. 12. Look at the birdy Sharon. 13. Jeanine wonders. How do I look? 14 Bev can’t eat all that. 15. Jim says. Here I am girls, come and get me. 16. Janice doesn’t get it 17 Fishing Bobbie? 18. Done with the chores Connie? 19. Bathing beauty Barb. 20. Cady wants a ride 19 Top Row: J. Vick, R. Bloom, R. Goodrich, S. Nelson, P. Gilderhus, P. McMullen, E. Munson, R. Fenn, R. Engdahl Middle Row: Mr. Boehme, B. Galchutr. H. Downey, M. Biesecker, E. Untinen, J. Swedman, B. Roberts, N. Clark, F. Pahl Bottom Row: B. Nesbitt, L. Carlson, B. Deebach, M. Ohnstad, S. Allen, L. Gibson, J. Bowersox, S. Bar-mettler, D. Heckmaster. Top Row: R. Linder. F. Nesbitt, T. Hogan, J. Rezac, D. Justen, J. Glelxner, R. Alford, R. Clark Middle Row: T. Gottas.R. Drabek, D. McCauley, R. Hollenback, V. Kollen, C. Boynton, R. Lilledahl, N. Bungert, J. Leisdon Bottom Row: P. Dahl. L. Nelson, C. Buhman, D. Burt, P. Davies, P. Laatsch, M. Riess, M. Freundschuh, D. Anderson Top Row: J. Wishy, R. Sletten, G. Turner. R. Mikkelson, R. Brown, G. Cherp. R. Olson, L. Smith, D. Rosengren. R. Aaberg. C. Johnson Middle Row J. Figi. M.McMullen. J. Cooper. T. Hazel. P. Johnson, L. Johnson. R. Kossow. R. Seelye, R. Brown, J. Bailey, F. Zimmerman Bottom Row W. Reno. P. Lovelette. M. Buckingham. C. Holerud, A. Dalbec, M. Severson. W. Alford. J. Thoraldson, M. Kamleiter. D. Yetzer. A. Kamleiter. 20 SOPHOMORES Top Row: G. Adelmann, L. Darby,J. Lindall, G, Berheim. H. Chermack. D. Bissonette, P. Couillard, R. Buhman, B. Yetzer, W. Bohrn, F. Burg, J. McLean, E. Sunde, R. Eiselle Middle Row: Mr. St. Martin, P. Kornder.F. Johnson, Y. Haeg, B. Johnson, L. Leaf, J. Nitardy.R. Sheflit, S. Gilsrud, L. Erland, M. Kerr, J. Thoraldson, P. Rose. D. Thompson. G. Munson Bottom Row: P. Adelmann, N. Mann.M. Carlson, M. Heckmaster, Y. Pahl, S. Fox, K. Lane. M. Wright, H. Boxeth, S, Jacobson, M, Nielson, M. Miller Top Row: E. McGuire. R. Coleman, N. Savage, E. Kramer, F. Koch, D. Nyberg, J. Manning, D. Boche. W. Hardesty. J.Shaffer. J. Brenning, M. Barnes, S. Connell Middle Row: L. Wise. R. Borg. L. Astleford, G, Kirsebam, A. Senstad, B. Phipps. J. Keely. D. Sylvers, E. Kamleiter, D. Pahl, L. Matson Bottom Row: J. Cross. M. Rockney, A, Veness, J. Kloss, M. Maas, S. Nesbitt, D. Pahl, D.Erickson, M. Zochert, B. Olson, A. Chaffee Top Row.- J. Felkey, D. Hollenbeck, J. Ondick, D. Pahl, G. Sulden.C. Christensen, D. Nelson, R. Corbett, G. Johnson, J. Westburg, C. Driste, D. Hawkinson Middle Row: J. Wurst, J. Mata la. W. Fletcher. R. Stenmark, D. Moe, D. Schultz, A. St. Martin, B. Meln-cke, B. Newell, B.Hansen. A. Hoffman, D. Engdahl Bottom Row: J. Vande Waa, M. Fritchman, E. Alberts. B. McDonald, S. Siebcr, J. White. P. Van Sickle, M. Johns. D. Faber. J. Noss, H. DeVault, D. Hill. 21 NINTH GRADE SI Back Row; B.Oppcgard. G. Seitz. R. Riegert. R. Strietz. E. Kruegar. M. Rhoades. W. Dean. L. Lundbcrg. H. Kyllo. H. Johns. J. Parker. Second Row: R. Schwartz. K. Stewart R. Royle. D. Ottoson. R. Jones. R. Ohnstad. P. Engler. R. Pike. K. Veness. D. Christensen. F. Steinman. R. Johnson. Third Row; M. Christian. S. Van Sickle. J. Larch. C. Shefflet, Y. Edstrom, J. Carlson. S. Pederson. L. Kamleiter. M. Baucom. B. Boxeth. N. Kappel. Back Row; E. Bodine. E. Linehan. J. Swanson. D. Dale. R. Weymouth. E. Murashie. D. Pahl. K. Madvig, p. Conway. J. Bartick.J. Peter. M. Brant. D. Lein. Second Row: D. Huisman. V. DeShane, S. Dittbrenner. C. Mclander. R. Rudisuhle. T. Bayerle. D. Parkes. J. Goski. L. Junger. R. Kargel. E. Fosseen. T. Melby. D. Mullin. R. Theilan. Third Row: M. Thome. E. Johnson. S. Lame. J. Cross. M. Levine. A. Kahl. B. Loiselle. M. Larson. M. Latham. P. Lyons. J. Shaeffer. K. Koch. Back Row; M Gorman. W. Derrington. R. Bossart. R. Culp. L. Grafelman. L. Marek. T. Chadwick. L. Mattson. J. Nelson. R. Ellis. D. Hendrickson, A. Newell. G. Youmans, M. Meinckc. Second Row; J. Olson. D. Bowles. L. Anderson. J. Moir.J. Mularky. W. Nollen. P. Christensen. W. Berthiaume. G. Smith. J. Miller. R. Allen. V. Higgens. L. Anderson. R. Anderson. Third Row: M. Casey. B. Rictz. M. Butzin. P. Pepin. M. Clark. S. Houck. B. Watson. B. Johnson, E. George. D. Butzin. M. Buttell. L. Mosiman. C. Fenn. 22 EIGHTH GRADE Back Row: N Smith. R. Reed R. Schnacky.G. Westlund, J. Schmitz, C. Stott. W. Riens, A. Sheidler. D. Gabrielson. P. Kerr. E. Shaffec. Second Row: B. Harding. S. Bowers. P. Peterson. A. Junger, N. Allen. T. Me Namera. R. Corwin. P. Erland. J. Nord, R. Stanghor. K. Turner. D. Saxton. Third Row; D. Stienmetz. N. Roberts. M. Crosno. D. Tornell. D Maurseth. B. Egland. B. Busch. A Hanson. D. Synder, M. Wood. Back Row: P. Gilsrud.J. Linder.G. Running. J. Lindstrom.D. Parker.G. Sunde. R. Hollenback. D. Baxter, C. Knutson, G. Langstrom. E. Olson. Second Row; S. May. S. Koeller. H. Huisman, H. Ross. R. Maas. J. Faber. D. Kenney. R. Alatorre. R. Kunz. J. Carlson. R. Veness, G. Posavad. Third Row: B. Harding, J. Zirk, C. Greaves. C. Pearson. G. De Hoop. J. Spaulding. A. Schaaf. B. Foley. E. Clausen. J. Carpenter, B. Kroohn. S. Kelley. Back Row: M. Zochert, T. Cassidy. G. Stewart. R. Tuma, H. Noyes. R. De Void, G. Hanson. C. Barnes. A. Ronkin, R. Olson, B.Cresswell. Second Row: J. Fletcher. G. Johnson. F. Miller. D. Me Niece. D. Nelson. G. Matson. R. Martinson. D. Moniea. T. Schlink. R. Lund. J. Norwood. P. Alford. Third Row: D. Brown. P. Keough. P. Alford. P. Qtiam. c. Lorimer. A. Edstrom, M. Piepho, M. Struchen, S. Feliz. R..Pariseau, E. Smiset, G. Hanson. 23 EIGHTH GRADE C.Barth. J. Pederson, M. Rosengren, D. Senstad, D. Charland, D. Nelson, W. Mays, G. Johnson. S. Llnehan, M. Crane. J.Hein, C. Riess. Second Row: W. Sharrott, J. Huchthausen, L. Hill. N. Anderson. D. Atkinson, J. Wallin, H. Carlson, L. Roberts. J. Cummins, R. Brademan. R. Curtis. Third Row: M. Lukach. J. Nelson. D. Hecker. Y. Pike, G. Schaub, G. Heckmaster, P. Untinen, D. Brandon. V. Harem, B. Rodgers. L. Roberts. M. Maxson. A. Berglund. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Top Row: J. Lane, T. Schlink, R. Corwin, D, Olson, T. Anderson, W. Parker, B. Kung, H. Carlson. Middle Row: G. Hostutler, C. Kock. M. PieDhe. P. Mcrtz, M. Foss. R. Reed, M. Struchen, C. Riess, L. Kamleiter, L. Mosiman. Front Row: Mr. Wigfield. S. Humphery, B. Kroohn. N. Anderson. E. Fosseen, D. Royle, J. Thielon. J. Cross. M. Butzcn. ART CLUB Top Row: J. Norwood. J. Nord, W, Reins. L. Marek, J. Mularky. E. Lenehan, C. Mclander, C. Rose, J. Koseniski, D. Last. Third Row: K. Koch, J. Shaffer, D. Turnell, D. Saxton. Y. Edstrom. S. Van Sickle. M. Larson, C. Swartz, P. Quam. Second Row: C. Sheflet. M. Thome, V. De Shane. D. Brown. S. Schoeder. D. Huth, S. Bowers, P, KerT, C. Lorimcr, P. Mcrts. Front Row: D. Hardesty, Executive Board; J. Pederson, Executive Board; Y. Bodinc, President; Mrs. Le Gault, D. Dale. Vice-President; M. Struchen, Secretary; D. Nelson. Executive Board; B. Kunz, Executive Board; P. Alford, C. Shafer, Executive Board. SEVENTH GRADE Back Row: Warren Holgrimson, Gordon Clough, Robert Driste, Robert Kettcrling, Wells Dopkins, Roger Pederson,James Adelmann. Wayne Haines, Walter Anderson, Tom Novak, Charles Gaines, Wayne Parker, Ronald Palmer. Second Row: Robert Hillgren, Betty Goodrich, Phyliss Mertz, Kay Youmans, Lois Nyberg, Sonia Darsow, Duane Langston, Tom McGuire, Tom Maher, John Lane, Robert Watson, Dennis Ottcrdahl, Third Row: Gail Lockler, Constance Atkins, Janet Newell,Sandra Schroeder, Beverly Carlisle, Claudette Shafer, Linda Johnson, Marjorie Jensen, Sandra Humphrey, Carolyn Holmes, Nancy Kornder, Marlene Cordes, Sandra Gabriel. Back Row: Mary Ann Nielsen, Jeanne Jennings. Genevieve Viellien. Joe Crosno. Clarence Wilson, Russell French. Perry Engcr, Roger Penwell, Bruce Geistcr, Dennis Zitterow. Eugene Asp. Dale Olson. Second Row: Kay Kelly, Meredith Foss,Betty Miller. James Walsh. Stanley Ronnei,Larry Almstad, Floyd Carlson. Robert Severson, Gordon Berihiaume, Donald Stewart, John McWilliams, Robert Dorsey. Arlen Holerud. Constance McNamara. Third Row: Donna Shefflet, Constance Huber, Janet Rward. Sharon Carlson. Diane Capistrant, Audrey Jensen. Carroll Boeser, Judith Nielsen. Arlene Matson.Elizabeth Connolly, Donna De lamey, Judith Bclor, Beverly Pariseau. Back Row: Mary Nelson, Douglas Flint. William Connolly, Robin Cherp. Tom Bond. Douglas Last. Kent Dowd,Tim Maher. Gregg Helgesen. David Conover. James Koszenski, Bernard Dahl. Arthur Rybcrg. Mary Faber. Second Row: Rosemary Fossecn, William Bossart, Robert Cota. James Anderson. John Thiclan, John Carlson. Robert Borg, Tom Fagerwold, Ted Parker, Eugene Christensen. Conrad Debiaso, Gordon Olson, Rosalind Martinson, Carolyn Koch, Susan Maxson. Third Row: Priscilla Bowles. Mcrriam Kager. Diane Huth, lone Drangstveit, Cosette Cross, Dawn Ewaldt, Ruth Abbott, Beverly Yerkan. Lorraine Spciss, Karen Nord, Janice Anderson. Donna Hardesty. Ruth Baxter. 25 JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES JUNIOR BEAR: Top Row: R. Alatorre; W. Anderson; J. Nord; C. Rose; D. Dale; H. Johns; D. Baxter; A. Newell; R. Brademan; L. Roberts; W. Bertiaume. Middle Row: M. Baucom; M. Lukach; V. DeSchane; C. Melander; C. Koch; M. Struchen; G. Lockler; S. Maxson; G. Helgessen; J. Thielan; N. Allen. Front Row: Miss Larsen; S. Houck; P. Pepin. C. Larimer; R. Allen; S. Bowers; C. Atkins; D. Hult; C. Boesser; C. Riess. GIRL'S CLUB: Top Row: L. Markuson, D Huisman; M. Casey; N. Koppel; D. Butzin; S. Houck; M. Gorman; M. Butzin; S. Vansickle; R. Johnson; J. Olsen; S. Lane; M. Meincke; M. Levine; J. Larch. Middle Row; K. Koch; C. Sheflet; M. Baucom; V. DeShane; B. Schwartz; B. Boxeth; M. Thome; B. Johnson; L. Kamlieter; J. Shaeffer; M. Buttell; J.Carlson; M. Clark; Miss Locker. Front Row; E. Johnson; M. Christian; R. Thielan; E. Bodine. Social Chairman; Y. Edstrom. President; L. Mosiman. Vice-President; J. Cross. Secretary; C. Fenn; P. Lyons. Treasurer; S. Pederson; M. Larson; P. Pepin. G. A. A. Top Row; D. Hardesty; G. Heckmaster;C. Atkins;B. Rogers; J. Newell; G. Lockler; L. Roberts; K. Kelly; M. Foss; D. Ewaldt; J. Belor; E. Connelly; L. Johnson; S. Schroeder. Middle Row; Mrs. Gronseth; S. Bowers; D. Tornell; C. Boesser; M. Rosengren; B. Johnson; M. Buttell; M. Larson; M. Meincke; J. Carpenter; L. Moseman; R. Johnson;C. Fenn. Front Row; R. Reed.Sports Recorder;M. Struchen.Treasurer; B. Schwartz. President; E. Chaffee. Vice-President; C. Koch. Secretary; M. Lukach; D. Hecker; C. Riess; K. Koch; C. Sheflet; D. Huth;D. Shifflett. 26 BASEBALL . The mighty Miller swings. Back Row: Ted Mellby, Dick Hollen- Nice hit! hack, George Cummings. Don Maxson, Dick Mikkelson. Second Row: Buster Stott, Dave Maxson, Chubby Hollenback, Don Maddcus. George Miller. Front Row: Ray Lilledahl, Bob Kobs, Pete Smith, Reid Olson, Coach Ripple. The Bloomington High baseball team of 1951 had a very good year in conterence play, winning four games and losing one. The one game that the Bears did lose was to the eternal rival, Shakopec. who, after beating us, went on to enter die state play-offs. At the end of the schedule of conference games. Bloomington met Hopkins at Hopkins for the district tournament. The Bears went home defeated by the score of 7 -- 0. The letter-men returning for the 1952 season are Dick Hollenback. George Cummings. Don Maxson, Dick Mikkelson, Ray Lilledahl. and Reid Olson. With this as a nucleus, the Bears should have a good record for 1952. Bloomington 14 Eden Prairie 9 Bloomington 0 Shakopee 8 Bloomington 7 Chaska 6 We didn't work all the time. Bloomington 9 Waconia 3 Bloomington 10 Watertown 6 Bloomington 0 Hopkins 7 28 John Bailey GuyCherp. Mr. Molosky, John Bailey. Fred Faber. Philip Gilderhus. GOLF Golf at Bloomington was not as successful in 1951 as the other main sports due to the facts that the sport is still in its infancy, only two years old, and the facility for practice was available only once a week. The team engaged in four matches in the regular schedule, and was entered in the District and Regional tournaments. Of the season's matches, they won from Wayzata and lost to St. Louis Park. Edina, and Mound. Fred Faber Guy Cherp Philip Gilderhus TENNIS TRACK The first tennis team at Bloomington was no blaring success with five defeats and one tie. However, only one team member. Dick Ellis, had ever played the game before. This year the team should do much better with no one graduating and a little experience behind it. The Bloomington track team accumulated more points than other conference teams in all meets attended. The meets attended last year were the Mound Relays. St. John's Invitational, University High, and District 18. With the exception of the University High meet, which Bloomington won 54-26. only St. Aubin and Novack won points. Bob Brown Dick Ellis. Bob Brown; Fred Zimmerman. Gary Turner. Dean Nelson. Dick Ellis 29 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL SQUAD: Top row; Robin Cherp: manager; Mr. White, assistant coach; Lee Johnson; Tom Chadwick; John Kiely; Frances Koch; Dean Thompson; Dan Maher; EdKamlieter; Bill Nolcen; Coach Molosky. Second row: John Baily; Ronald Engdahl: Gary Turner; Phil Johnson; Dick Hollenback; Ried Olson; Guy Cherp; Ray Lilledahl;Leon Wise; Stangler. manager. Bottom row; Jim Dugger; Fred Anderson; George Cummings; Mickey McDonald; John Ludvigsen; Paul Bottolfson; LcRoy Mallinson; Herbert Adelmann. The Bloomington football season of 1951 was a successful one.ending in a tie for the title with Waconia. Both Bloomington and Waconia had a record of five wins, one loss, and one tie. The season had an exciting finish on homecomingday with Bloomington tieing Shakopec and Dcephavcn defeating Watertown, thus making the homecoming a happier one. This was the second consecutive year Bloomington came within one point of the championship. There were two unusual developments during the season, one of which was the small number of men.only thirty. The other was that for some unknown reason school spirit was definitely lacking! The school had a novelty this year in having a married man on the team who became a father in midseason. Dave, who played left tackle and fullback was the only married man during the course of the season, but he was soon followed to the ranks by Pete Smith, who played halfback and was one of the mainstays of the team. Pete and Paul Bottolfson. although not pictured individually were important players this season. SENIORS: Back row: George Cummings; Mickey McDonald; Fred Anderson; Dan Maher; Coach Molosky. Front row: Jim Dugger; John Ludvigsen; Paul Bottolfson; LeRoy Mallinson; Herbert Adelmann. 30 PHIL JOHNSON . All Conference Halfback LEON WISE Right guard JOHN LUDVIGSEN Center HERBERT ADELMANN Tackle REID OLSON Second team all conference n JIM DUGGER Defensive right end DICK HOLLENBACK Quarterback GUY CHERP Second team all conference Left Guard GEORGE CUMMINGS All Conference COACH MOLOSKY Right Tackle DAVE EKSTRUM All Conference Left Tackle 31 A Team Line; Left to right: Jim Dugger. George Cummings, Leon Wise, Reid Olson, Guy Cherp, Herb Adleman. Leroy Mallinson, Backfield; Phil Johnson, Paul Bottolfson, Mickey McDonald. Dick Hollenback. Bloomington 0 Edina 13 Bloomington 28 Chaska 0 Bloomington 14 Norwood 6 Bloomington 20 U. High 0 Bloomington 13 Decphaven 0 Bloomington 7 Waconia 20 Bloomington 19 Watertown 0 Bloomington 13 Shakopee 13 32 Nice Tackle. Reid. We made it that time. There goes Charlie! What a hole! ” Sometimes there was defense. 33 Put your head down. Phil. We had a second team, too.” BASKETBALL Top Row; Manager. Dick Kobs; Micky McDonald. Dicky Hollenback, Jerry Gliexner, George Cummings. Dave Mikkclson. Second row; Manager, John Ludvigsen; John Keely, Reid Olson, Don Maxon, Francis Koch, Dale Nyberg, Coach Ripple. Front row: John McWilliams. STORY The Bloomington basketball team of 1951-52 had a successful conference season ending in a tic for third place. In spite of the fact that they got a bad start, losing four out of their first seven games, they went on to finish with a conference record of 9-5. Two of these games were lost because of poor officiating. One referee resigned after the first Watertown game and a clear wrong call of over time. Time was the direct cause of losing the last Deephaven game which was lost in the last few seconds. In non-con fere nee games we lost two and didn't win any. These games were played early in the season against Minneapolis Central and De LaSalle and brought six losses in nine games. In the tournament we were dropped in the first game of the district by Robinsdale after a sub-district win over Chaska. In the first game of the district tournament the Bears couldn't keep up to the exceptional shooting of the Robbins as they sunk 85 of their shots. Bloomington kept up with Robbinsdale in the first half but the second half was just too much. We were helped in these games by Dick Oldham, a good team player, who transfered to Bloomington from Ashville, North Carolina. This brought the season to an end with ten wins and eight losses. Bloomington 43 University High 36 Bloomington 43 University High 3‘i Bloomington 48 Minneapolis Central 64 Bloomington 51 Watertown 47 Bloomington 37 De LaSalle 68 Bloomington 61 Eden Prarie 55 Bloomington 41 Shakopee 42 Bloomington 36 Chaska 33 Bloomington 49 Watertown 51 Bloomington 44 Deephaven 45 Bloomington 50 Eden Prarie 46 Bloomington 52 Waconia 49 Bloomington 38 Deephaven 45 Bloomington 40 Shakopee 38 Bloomington 59 Chaska 52 Bloomington 57 Chaska 50 Bloomington 38 Waconia 42 Bloomington 47 Robbinsdale 65 34 Don Maxson Center Mickey McDonald Center Reid Olson Guard SENIORS George Cummings Forward Jerry Gleixner Forward Mickey McDonald, Don Maxson, George Cummings. Dick Hollenhack Guard Dale Nybcrg Dave Mikkelson John Keeley Francis Koch Guard Forward Guard Guard 35 B-TEAM Dick Kobs. John Ludvigsen (managers). Bernard Yetzer, Don Dale, Dick Ellis. John VVurst, Ted Mellby. Bob Kunz. Frank Steinman, Leon Wise, Dale Pahl, Bob Reigert, Jerry Adelmann, Mr. Daniels (coach) Front. John McWilliams, manager. The second team this year didn't do very well. This was because of their lack of experience. During the first part of the year they received a great deal of help from Dale Nyberg, who moved up to the first ten about mid-season. After Dale moved up Francis Koch and Dave Mikkclson started playing second team as well as first which proved to be a great aid to the team. 37 That's the way to jump, Charles. Nice Block Jerry. BAND; Top row; Dean Nelson, Glen Youmans, Betty Meincke, Beverly Johnson, Gerald Munson, John Wallin, Reid Olson, Jon Matala, Bill Noleen, Marlene Meincke. Fourth row: Robert A. Shannon, Dick Kossow, Patricia Untinen, Berry Borman. Frank Burg. Jack Cooper. Diane Hecker, Evelyn Untinen, JoAnn Nelson. Virginia Harem, Yvonne Pike. Third row; Shirley Linehan, Martha Lukach, Beverly Rogers, Janet Hein, Dennis Nelson, Norman Anderson, Larry Hill, Peggy Crane, Art Newell. Margaret Maxson, Arnold Lindall, Ronald Seelye, Robert C. Brown, Second row: Glenda Heckmaster. Linda Roberts, Louise Gibson, Annabelle St. Martin, Donna Bradon. Donna Senstad, Don Atkinson, Marilyn Rosengren. Jack Van DeWaa, Carole Riess, Cliff Johnson, Eugen: Munson, James Moir, Rodney Aaberg. Front row; Gary Smith, Drum Major, Doris Hill, Joyce Pederson, Lois Nelson. Donna Hecker. Fred Faber, Dave Hollinbeck, Larry Roberts, Helen DeVault, Drum Majorette. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC One of the most promising organizations in the field of activities at Bloomington is the band. Under the direction of Robert Shannon, who worked with the band at the University of Minnesota, our band has performed at games both at home and away. This year our band took part in the massed band concert between half periods at the opening football game between the Gophers and the University of Washington. Band members have learned many new things, and Mr. Shannon is training over 100 new beginners at Cedarcrest and Bloomington -- Riverside will no doubt offer another source of membership. The annual magazine drive and candy sales helped the raising of funds to give assistance toward buying additional instruments and uniforms. During the past, the band has acquired A ratings in the district and A ratings in State Competitions. The band made over 50 public appearances last year and plans to increase that number in 1951 and 1952. 38 Eugene Munson, Rodney Aaberg, Reid Olson. Ronald Seel ye, Arnold Lindall, Robert C. Brown, Margaret Maxson. SMALL INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS 39 Annabelle St. Martin, Louise Gibson, Linda Roberts, Glenda Heckmaster. Gary Smith, and Helen DeVault. The band at one of the games. The band usually played at quarters, half-time, before and after the home games. Homecoming Day! The band forms a huge circle and does an Indian war dance while the drum major and majorette perform inside the ring. HOMECOMING PERFORMANCE Top Picture: The band splits into two individual bands while the queen is presented with flowers. Bottom Picture: The band forms a teepee for Shakopee, the opponent for the Homecoming game. The band formed a double B“ for the Bloomington Bears and a large I for the Shakopee Indians. These pictures are not represented here. 40 HALL OF FAME BEST ALL-AROUND George Cummings -- Eleanor McDonald 41 MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Barbara Drongeson -- Don Campbell FRIENDLIEST Marlys Matala -- Paul Bottolfson MIXED CHORUS Top row: Reid Olson. Jerry Chermack, Eugene Munson, Ronald Engdahl, John Figi, Mike McMullen, Pat McMullen, John Bailey, Eugene Matteson, Lowell Johnson, Karl Nitardy, Clifford Fox, President; Frank Pahl, Philip Gilderhus, Bernard Yetzer. Second row; Jean Bowersox, Floyd Nesbitt, Gary Turner, Richard Sletten, Phil Roberts, Don Maxson, Janice McCutchan, Shirley Cooper,Carolyn Marcussen, Carol McCutchan, Sharon Mell-by. Bob Clark, Librarian; Dick Kossow, Duane Alberts, Jim Sugger, Vice-President; John Ludvigson, Patty VanSlckle. Third row-. Donna Heckmaster, Barbara Wharton, Shirlee Sieber, Elaine Alberts, Gwen Haeg, Phyllis Rose. Barbara Drongeson, Sondra Anderson, Barbara Deebach, Barbara Nesbitt, Nancy O'Neil, Mary Thorson, Roberta Henderson, Marlys Matala, Arylenc Chellis, Barbara McDonald. Jeanette Noss, Shirley Bar-mettler. Mrs. Anderson. Front row: Norma Mann, Treasurer; Nancy Clark. Beverly Roberts. Marilyn Miller, Shirley Ottoson, Barbara Swenson,Secretary; Verna Noleen. Beverly Chadwick. Barbara Veness, Patty Laatsch, Marjorie Severson, Janice Swedman, Maris Biesecker, Betty Zirk. Last year the Mixed Chorus and Girls Glee Club did a beautiful job at the District Music Contest. They received an A and went to the State. At the State the Mixed Chorus received an A and the Girls Glee Club received a ”B . The small choral groups -- the Girls Nonette, Boys Glee Club, Boys Quartette,and the two soloists -- also gave a fine showing. The Girls Nonette, received a B , Boys Glee Club received an A , the Boys Quartette also received an A , and Virginia Charland received an A and Carol Skelton received a B . We hope that this year we can do as well. The Mixed Chorus, Girls Glee Club, Boys Quartette and Girls Nonette gave an exquisite performance at their Spring Concert. We had two solos and one duet that was very well given. Frank Bramhall and Carol Skeleton sang the duet and Virginia Charland and Frank Bramhall both sang solos. The Glee Club began the program and the Mixed Chorus ended it by singing Battle Hymn of The Republic . This winter the Mixed Chorus and Glee Club made a fine contribution to making an effective Christmas program. With this and a spring concert coming up, we have had a full and busy year. Among the Spring appearances the Mixed Chorus will sing at the Dedication of Riverside, the new grade school. They will take part in the District Music Contest, which will be held at Riverside. The traditional Music Concert will be given here at Bloomington, and all the Music groups will contribute their share to make it successful. At Baccalaureate and at Commencement they will sing a few selected numbers. This will end another successful year for the Bloomington Choral Groups. 42 GIRLS GLEE CLUB Top row; Beverly Chadwick, Barbara Swenson, Jackie Graf, Gwen Haeg, Secretary; Shirley Cooper, Virginia Kollen, Harriet Downey, Janice Swedman, Moris Biesecker, Shirley Ottoson, Shirley Sieber, Daisy Engdahl, Marilyn Miller, Phyllis Rose. Second row; Carolyn Holerud, Shirley Allen, Helen Boxeth, Elaine Alberts, Arylene Chellis, Betty Zlrk, Joanne Mularky, Verna Noleen, Jo Anne Cross, Betty Hanson. Marlys Matala, Marjorie Severson, Patty Laatsch, Jeaninc Thoraldson, Barbara Newell. Third row; Mrs. Anderson, Vorma Mann, Barbara McDonald, Librarian; Barbara Wharton, Presidents-, Connie Pearson, Barbara Veness, Mary Lou Buckingham, Arlene Dalbec, Treasurer; Patty VanSickle, Jeanette Noss, Nancy Clark, Shirley Bartmettler, . Beverly Roberts, Donna Heckmaster, Jean Bowersox. Front row; Barbara Drongeson, Nancy O'Neil, Sharon Melby, Janice McCutchen, Sandra Anderson, Mary Thorson, Roberta Henderson, Carol McCutchcn, Vice-President; Carolyn Marcussen; Chloe Buhrnan, Lois Carlson, Barbara Nesbitt, Barbara Deebach. BOYSGLEE CLUB Top row: Floyd Nesbitt, Gary Turner, Don Maxson, Bob Clark, Jim Dugger, Duane Alberts, Phil Roberts. Bernard Yetzer. Center row: Dick Sletten, Eugene Munson. Pat McMullin, Reid Olson, Dick Kossow, Karl Ni-tardy, Clifford Fox, John Ludvigson, Mrs. Anderson. Front row: Jerry Chermack, Mike McMullen, John Flgi, Ronald Engdahl, John Bailey, Leslie Mattcson, Lowell Johnson. Frank Pahl, Phillip Gilderhus. 43 GIRLS’ QUARTETTE Top Row: Donna Hcckmaster, Patty Van Sickle. Front Row: Marilyn Miller. Phyllis Rose. BOYS’ OCTETTE Top Row: Robert Clark. Phil Roberts, Jim Dugger. Clifford Fox. Front Row: John Ludvigsen, Gary Turner, Jerry Gleixner. John Figi. GIRLS’ NOISETTE Top Row: Carol McCutchan, Verna Noleen, Sharon Mellby, Carolyn Marcussen, Sondra Anderson. Front Row: Barbara Swenson, Norma Mann. Shirley Barmettler, Nancy Clark. 44 STUDENT LIFE 1. Busy Beavers! 2. A Social Problem! 3. Sitting Pretty! 4. Noon Boon! 5. Wicked Charlie! 6. Windy! Huh? 7. Foxy! 8. Scared you. huh? 9. Pals! 10. Bloomington Beauties! 11. Here I am boys! 12. On The Job! 13. Was I invited? 14. Children Must Play! 15. The Shiek of Arabi! 16. Summertime! 45 BLOOMITARIAN STAFF Seated: Mis Barthelmc, adviser; Marian Kamleiter, Armella Adelmann, editor; Barbara Wharton, Sharon Mcllby. Carol McCutchan. Second row; Nancy Clark, Louise Gibson, Janice McCutchan. Connie Pearson. Mary Friendshuh, Joanne Cady, Winni Reno, Ann Kamleiter, Yvonne Pa hi, Lorretta Leaf, Donna Hecker. Cliff Fox. Back row; Phil Roberts, Dorothy Yetzer, Dick Kobs, Don Campbell, Fred Faber, Jim Dugger. ANNUAL STAFF Seated: Nancy O'Neil, senior high class groups; Marcia Wilkie, lettering; Cliff Fox, business manager; Mr. Chapman, adviser; Barbara Drongeson, editor; Carol McCutchan, business staff. Standing: Shirley Ottoson, junior high class groups; Barbara Wharton, cartoonist; Armella Adelmann, seniors; Shirley Cooper, typist; John Ludvigsen, sports; Dick Kobs, cartoonist; George Cummings, sports; Phil Roberts, photographer; Karl Nitardy, business staff; Gary Turner, photographer; Mary Thorson, typist;Jeanine Nelson, assistant editor, Donna Hecker and Barbara Swenson, activities. 46 STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Dick Kobs, treasurer; Guy Cherp, vice president; Cliff Fox, president; Carol McCutchan, secretary; Shirley Barmettler. Standing: Eugene Munson, Francis Koch, Marlys Matala, Don Coleman, John Kiely, Jo-Ann Nitardy, Annabellc St. Martin, Bob Clark. Back row: Don Campbell. John Ludvigsen, vice president, Dorothy Yetzer, Armella Adelmann, Arnold Lindall, Larry Couture, president. Front row: Ried Olson. Ila Rasmussen, Donna Hecker, Beverly Roberts, Louise Gibbson, treasurer. Betty Zirk, secretary, Evelyn Untinen, Mr. Chapman, adviser. BLOOMINGTON CHAPTER NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 47 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY 1951 OUR MISS BROOKS As the play. OUR MISS BROOKS, opened, we found Miss Brooks keeping the star.basketball player, Ted. after school for cheating in an exam. The music teacher, Miss Audobon, was supposed to hold tryouts and coach the senior play, but at the last minute she backed out. Mr. Wadsworth, the school principal, suggested the play, and what a play it turned out to be I There was quite a discussion about the female lead.andareal problem arose. Rhonda Allen thought she ought to have the lead because her mother was on the school board, and Miss Brooks gave it to Jane because she had the most ability. Practice went off as most practices do. and the night of the play the boy who was supposed to play the High Lama, Martin, came down with appendicitis and was rushed to the hospital Justin time. Hugo Longacre decided to play the partofthe High Lama, and the day was saved. Ted and Jane became better and better acquainted, and Miss Brooks and Hugo Longacre ended up by going sailing on his sailboat. Back Row: Robert Goodrich -- Mr. Wadsworth, Richard Sletten -- Stanley, Jerry Gleix-ner -- Martin, Ray Lilledahl -- Dick Hollenback, Jack Cooper. Guy Cherp, Reid Olson -- Basketball Players. Second Row: Mr. Bochme, Nancy Clark -- Doris, Louise Gibson -- Elaine, Virginia Kollen -- Sylvia, Claudette Boynton -- Marge, Mary Friendshuh — Faith. Marie Riess -- Elsie. Front Row: Harriet Downey -- Miss Audobon. Margie Severson -- Rhonda, Dick Kossow -- Ted, Evelyn Untincn -- Jane. Ann Kamleiter -- Miss Brooks, Bob Clark -- Hugo Longacre. Dorothy Yetzer -- Miss Allen, Barbara Nesbitt — Miss Finch. 48 SENIOR CLASS PLAY The Senior Class of 1952, presented a farce comedy in three acts, It's a Great Life, on April 25, at 8:00 p.m. The following were chosen to portray the characters: PLAY CAST Top Row: Arnold Lindall; Phil Roberts; Carol McCutchan; Cliff Fox; Jim Dugger; and Mrs. Johnson. Middle Row; Carolyn Marcussen; Marcia Wilkie; Paul Bottolfson; Barbara Swenson; and Marlys Maiala. Front Row: Dick Kobs; Donna Hecker; Jeanine Nelson; and Barbara Drongeson. Jeannie Peabody .... Carol McCutchan Claude Fraley...............Dick Kobs Russell Peabody....................Paul Bottolfson Annabelle..............Barbara Swenson Eloise...................Marlys Matala Grace Peabody...........Jeanine Nelson Aurelia Wunkle . . . Barbara Drongeson Sophia Jane Wunkle .... Donna Hecker Dr. Edward Appleby . . . Arnold Lindall George Peabody................Cliff Fox Larry Jordan........................Jim Dugger Alice....................Marcia Wilkie Miss Jocabs.........Carolyn Marcussen Mr. Pooley.........................Phil Roberts Ever since George, played by Cliff Fox, has become a success, remodeled his house, and bought a big car, his family has grown out of hand. His son Russell, played by Paul Bottolfson, has set his mind on becoming a trap drummer and as long as his two girl-friends, Alice and Annabelle, played by Marcia and Barbara respectively, will do his work for him, he doesn't care. After that it really becomes a great life. Jeannie, played by Carol McCutchan, has trouble with her two suitors, Larry Jordan, played by Jim Dugger, and Claude Fraley, played by Dick Kobs. They have a fight and Jeannie faints. Finally George instigates the Peabody Plan and gives the family its rules. Russell is to study and forget drumming, Jeannie is to decide between suitors, and his wife Grace, is to balance the budget --no matter how. Then General Custer appears on the scene. Russell explains he needs the broken down horse for experiments, in order to become a horse doctor. The final blow comes when the rich Wunkle sisters walk in to take over the Peabody house. Grace has sold it to balance the budget. The General is revived and nearly kicks down the garage; Alice and Annabelle both get their cherished date with Russell, who is earnest about his veterinary career; and Jeannie finds the real love of her life in Dr. Appleby. Even Grace and George find renewed faith as they dream of a little place in the country for themselves and the General . 49 rLH CHEERLEADERS Above: Verna Noleen; Pat Dahl; Eleanor McDonald. Yeah, team! JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS: Phyllis Pepin. Louise Mozeman, Marlene Mcincke, Claudette Fenn. 50 ATTENDANTS Yvonne Pahl Eleanor McDonald Sharon Mellby Virginia Kollen Queen, Joanne Mularky HOMECOMING DEBATE (Left to Right) ftiilip Johnson; Barbara Newell; Dick Kossow; Mary Ann Zochert; Arnie Lindall;Mary Freundschuh. Don Campbell; Alice Hoffman and Mr. Chapman. The 1951 -52 season was the most successful thus far. More people participated, enabling Bloomington to establish its best record. During the season, the Bloomington team participated in 57 debates. Bloomington was ably represented at five tournaments. At the two-day tournament at Gus-tavus Adolphus, which included sixty teams from five states, Ila and Arnie were each given an outstanding rating in two of their four debates. A practice tournament at Augsburg found Ila Rasmussen and Mary Fruendschuh garnering two superiors and four excellents in five debates, thereby turning in the best record for Bloomington. Other tournaments attended were at South St. Paul, which was a tri-state tournament, a speech festival, at Macalester College, and the regional at Marshall High in Minneapolis. At the latter event Bloomington was placed fourth among sixteen schools. The Bloomington debaters defeated the winner of the tournament, North High, in one debate. They also tied with North in judge's points. The question debated this season was Resolved: That all Americancitizend be subject to military conscription in time of war. Practice debates were held this season with Blake, St. Louis Park, Patrick Henry, and Chaska. 52 SPEECH ACTIVITIES HUMOROUS DECLAM - Barbara Veness, Harriet Downey, Mary Ann Zochert, Mary Lou Fritchman, Alice Hoffman. INTERPRETIVE READING -Bonnie Johnson, Yvonne Haeg, Mary Freundichuh, Lorretta Leaf, Evelyn Un-tinen, Jeanine Nelson , Marion Kamleiter, Jeanette Noss, Shirlce Sieber, Y von-ne Pahl. SERIOUS DECLAM Claudette Boynton RADIO SPEECH - 1st row: Jack Carlson. Joseph Pederson. Dick Royle, Richard Maas. 2nd row: Dawn E-waldt, Joan Nelson, Martha Lukach, Constance Atkins. Mally Struchin, Louise Masiman,Claudette Fenn, Daniel Parker, Betty Foley. Beverly Johnson, Diane Hecker, Marlene Meinckc, Mrs. Black, adviser. DISCUSSION - Eugene Munson. Don Campbell, Ann Kamleiter, Gary Turner, Dorothy Yetzer, Fred Faber, Fred Zimmerman, absent. Ann. Fred, and Eugene went to the district contest. ORIGINAL ORATORY Barbara Newell 53 INDISPENSABLE OFFICE GIRLS: Mr. Hoblit and his office assistants; Left to right: Marcia Wilkie. Verna Noleen, Eleanor McDonald. Jeanine Nelson, Karen Harvey, Mike Matala. Dorothy Yet-zer. MOVIE OPERATORS; Left to right: Larry Couture. Ray Peterson, James Peter, Dick Kobs, Mr. St. Martin, Dave Pahl, Dick Coleman. Bob C. Brown, Doug Sylvers, Cliff Johnson. LIBRARY HELP; Left to right: Pa-trica Lovelett, Floyd Nesbitt. Barbara Schwartz, Marion Houck, Joann Cady, Mrs. Gits. Winnifred Alford, Bonnie Johnson, Loretta Leaf. 54 V. I. P.’s” ft COOKS: Left to right: Mrs. Wise. Mrs. Rosengren, JANITORS: Left to right: Ken Brown. Ed Gruber. Art Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. McMullen. Mrs. Meincke,absent. Cooper. Arnie Johnson. NURSE: Miss Esther Hanson. BUS DRIVERS: Left to right; (Back row) Travis Dean. Harold Garner, Earl Boxcth. Dale Higgins, Lyle Haase, Everett Dahlien, Dick St. Martin. Front row: Rene Ballif, Allen Bailiff, Woodrow Cates. Rollo Cox, John Schmitz, Donald Strom. 55 STUDENT LIFE 1. Buzz and Mi. 2. A drape shape. 3. The flushing ceremony. 4. New style hat. 5. Caught you, didn't we? 6. Wet, isn't it? 7. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? 8. What are you looking for? 9. Nature gal. 10. Beauty and the Tree. 11. Bloomington Beauties. 12. Better than Hollywood. 13. The artist. 14. Ain’t love grand? 15. I like the wide open spaces? 16. Good, huh? 17. High Society. 18. They won't let it out. 19. We're pals. 20. Years ago. 21. Eating grass? 22. Bottle up! 23. Just relaxing. 56 STUDENT LIFE 1. Cry - Best student life picture. 2. And then the engine fell out. 3. Think you're pretty big. don't you? 4. Shhh-Don't cry baby. 5. Glamour gal. 6. Naughty, naughty! 7. Hungry? 8. Three Musketeers. 9. The pause that refreshes. 10. One. two. three, kick. 11. Round one. 12.3:15. 13. Up we go. 14. Cute Chassis. 15. Smile pretty. 16. Happy Birthday! 17. Slinging— 18. Say Cheese . 19. Gotta go? 20. I'll be your chauffeur. 21. Mama's little boy. 22. Defying the law of gravity. 57 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. Compliments of SMOKY POINT 7800 Cedar Ave. DU. 3671 58 Compliments Of OHLEEN DAIRY COMPANY BR. 3153 WH. 3326 59 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 your friendly Compliments of SKELLY DEALER Ray’s Electric Supply STUDEBAKER CORP. 3900 W. Old Shakopee Road 411 West 78th • So. 1-9936 Allis Chalmers New Idea Crosley Television FRANK KNAPP 145 West 78th Street Ro. 9-7587 Minneapolis 19, Minnesota AL’S TEXACO SERVICE AND AUTO SUPPLY STORE Freezers Refrigerators New Holland Bolers Choppers Phone SO. 1-8150 9459 Lyndale Ave., So. 60 Compliments of Compliments of BLOOMINGTON TRIO CAFE FOOD MARKET Red Owl Agency 9647 Lyndale Avenue, South 10206 Penn Avenue, South INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SALES - SERVICE - PARTS Compliments of ★ INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS SOKOL’S McCORMICK PEERING MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS DEPARTMENT STORE MALL CHAIN SAWS ★ 7608 Lyndale Avenue, South ASTLEFORD EQUIPMENT CO. 78th and Lyndale Avenue, So. Richfield, Minnesota Ro. - 9-7272 Phone Ro. - 9-7568 61 GRADUATION TIME IS PHOTOGRAPH TIME LEE BROTHERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS 2546 PORTLAND AVENUE MAIN 8461 WITH BETTER SERVICE Yes, folks, Reddy Kilowatt, The Mighty Atom in Person, represents the best electric service in the world! Just think of how many times a day you call on Reddy for the tough jobs, the long jobs in your home ... at the shop . . . on your farm. Let Reddy work for you more and more. He's always willing, always ready, always anxious to take over the hard jobs. His wages are always low, too. You can hire him for about three cents an hour! That's Reddy Kilowatt Power for you! NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY 62 WALSH’S Compliments of SHOPPING CENTER 9833 Lyndole Ave. So. So. 1-8205 Town’s Edge Market Groceries Fresh Meats Hardware Clothing Appliances Money Orders 9803 Nicollet Ave. So. So. 1 7747 Pay Your Utility Bills Here “The Friendly Store' Where our Customer's Send their Friends Fine Class Rings Announcements Y earhooks Awards MILHOFF STEEL PRODUCTS CO. JOSTEN’S 1820 W. Old Shokopee Rd. So. 1-8318 Foshay Tower Arcade 134 Minneapolis 2, Minnesota H. A. Petersen, Rep. Manufacturing, Job Work, Repairs If It's Broken, We Can Weld It (Except Hearts) 63 BLOOMINGTON AGENCY 2400 W. 102nd Avenue So. Only Minnesota Companies Building — Employment and Markets at Home Dana E. McCutchan - So. 1-8842 Donald W. Bossart - So. 1-9676 BLOOMINGTON FUEL CO. BLOOMINGTON DRUG Retail Coal, Coke, Wood, and Fuel Oil 9445 Lyndale Ave. So. SO. 9941 102 St. Penna Ave. So. Tel. So. 1-8822 KOSSOW OILS INC. COMPLIMENTS OF OKEN BROS. 610 - W. 95th St. So. 1-8633 INCORPORATED FUEL OIL 101 Washington Avenue South 64 OXBORO LUMBER CO. 9421 - Lyndale So. So. 1-8659 Compliments of WALSH'S TOWN'S EDGE MARKET 9803 Nicollet Ave. So. So. 1-7747 “Where Our Customers Send Their Friends Shopping Center 9833 Lyndale Ave. So. So. 1-8205 GROCERIES FRESH MEATS HARDWARE CLOTHING APPLIANCES Money Orders Pay Your Utility Bills Here “The Friendly Store SCOTT MOTOR COMPANY 9133 CEDAR Ave. Minneapolis 20, Minn. So. 1-9078 65 Compliments of • ASLESEN CO. ANTHONY PENANT 509 Washington Avenue, South Minneapolis, Minnesota Dealers in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bakers Equipment and Wholesale Groceries for Restaurants and Insitutions COMPANY 2927 East Lake St. Mfg. Chenille, felt, metal, and Swiss insignia; Letters and numbers, bars, and chevrons Celebrating our 72nd Year BLOOMINGTON EXCAVATING INC. Compliments of Excavating and Grading RICHFIELD BOWLING LANES 9648 Lyndale Ave. So. 6449 Lyndale Ave. So. Res. So. 1-9712 Res. So. 1-8018 (Office So. 1-8885) Ro. 9-7751 CHARLIE’S BARBER SHOP DUELL’S EAT SHOP Noon and Evening Meals Hamburgers, Good Coffee French Fries 10208 Penn Avenue, South • Half orders for children SO 1-9289 7632 Lyndale Ave. So. Ro. 9-9905 GOODRICH SERVICE STATION HARRIS FEED STORE WHERE FRIENDS MEET FRIENDS 2625 West Old Shakopee Road 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 66 CONGRATULATIONS IVA’S GROCERY CLASS OF 1951 8716 lyndale Avenue, South HI-WAY DAIRY Open Evenings and Sundays SUPER MARKET SOuth 19955 INSURANCE COMPLIMENTS OF Lewis H. Moon JUSTEN’S PLACE 9803 Lyndale Ave. So. • So. 1-8100 78th and Penn Compliments of KRESTWOOD MOTEL and TRAILER PARK MARSHALL’S JEWELRY Diamonds and Watches AAA Expert Watch Repair 10255 Lyndale Ave. So. Frank and June Warton Proprietors 7625% Lyndale Ave. So. Ro. 9-4800 NEAL’S Compliments of Barber Shop and Radio T.V. Shop 0XB0R0 VARIETY STORE Vievien E. Glod 9753 Lyndale Ave. So. 9751 Lyndale Ave. So. So. 1-8105 So. 1-8422 So. 1-9216 67 OXBORO CLEANERS • CLEANERS Compliments of • DYERS • TAILORS 98th and Lyndale Avenue, South PETE’S BODY SHOP Phone SOuth 1-8541 2121 W. Shakopee Rd. So. 1-8131 COMPLIMENTS OF NORTHWESTERN BLAUGAS CO. SUPERIOR OIL COMPANY 791 Hampden St. Paul NEstor 1328 (No Toll) Compliments of SNYDER DRUG STORE Compliments of STEARNS’ 66th and Lyndale CAFE PI. 8827 10026 MORGAN AVENUE, SOUTH SPORTING GOODS at Peck Bros. Compliments of your friendly 6601 Lyndale Ave. So. SUPER VALUE Bus. SO. 1 -8955 Res. SO. 1 -8542 a Good Place to Eat SCHMITZ CAFE Groceries and Fresh Meats Meals and Short Orders Soft Drinks • Ice Cream • All Flavors • 6620 Lyndale R. 9-4000 68 • • v I ♦