Browns Valley High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (Browns Valley, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1950 volume:

The Browns Valley Minnesota We, the members of the Annual Staff, dedicate this MOUND BUILDER to the Browns Valley Senior Class of 1950, who will be the future citizens of America. On the graduating classes of this half cen- tury rests the responsibilities of the world. Good Luck to you and may you all prosper on your journey through life. Jf t. MARGARET MOELLER Editor-in-Chief SEATED: Left to Right: Normo Lubbers, Janet Jensen, Margaret Moeller, Jack Jarka, Shirley Pees. MIDDLE ROW: Beverly Hess. Marlys Plant, Susan Phelon, Caroline Madsen, Janice Fogel, Elaine Pistorius, Darlene Lehrke. BACK ROW: Miss Stensland, Leona Smith, Catherine Rinken, Layton Kinney, Mike Holland. Dorinne Maricle. Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief................. Assistant Editor................ Business Manager................ Art and Pictures................ Sports Editors: Football........ Basketball . . . , Baseball....... Activities: Music and Band Others ........ Class Editors: Senior.......... Junior......... Junior High . . . Publicity and Circulation....... Faculty Advisor................. ...............Margaret Moeller ...................Jack Jarka ................. Janet Jensen jShirley Rees, Norma Lubbers ................Layton Kinney ................. Gerry Kaus .................Mike Holland ...............Catherine Rinken .Janice Fogel, Elaine Pistorius ................Beverly Hess ...............Caroline Madsen ..................Leona Smith Darlene Lehrke, Marlys Plant Dorinne Maricle, Susan Phelon .................Miss Stensland 4 The Faculty SEATED: Left to Sight: Miai Applequist, Miss Caldwell, Mr. Hatcher, Mr. Shelver, Miss Lehrer, Miss Rasmussen, Miss Maguire. STANDING: Miss Booth, Miss Bohlln, Miss Stensland, Miss Koester, Mr. Cartwright, Mr. Mestnik, Mrs. Brownell, Miss Melcher, Mrs. Roske. Assistants SEATED: Left to Right: Mrs. Ferree, Mrs. Bolander, STANDING: Mr. Rees, Mr. Lchrke. 6 JANET JENSEN Janet Ann I don’t care how you spell my name--I’ll change It sometime anyway. Sa lutator ian Vice-President.............2 Secretary..................1 Music.............i, 2, 3, 4 Sextette................3,4 Paper ................2, 3, 4 Annual ..................3, 4 Speech..............1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club................3,4 Science Club.................2 Home Economics Club . . J, 2 Class Play................4 Queen Candidate...........1 Piano Accompanist .... 3,4 Library................ 2, 3 KEITH KRENSING Termite I like work; it fasinates me; I can sit and look at it all day. Music Paper Annual Class Play . . . Football Baseball Basketball . . . . T rack BETTY BENZKOFER Quiet? To be sure--till you know her. Music.................1. 2, 4 Home Economics Club . . . . 1 DOR INN E MARICLE Never trouble yourseli with trouble; till trouble troubles you. Paper................2, 3, 4 Annual .................. 4 Pep Club............... 3,4 Home Economics Club . . 1. 2 Class Play ...............4 DAVID HESS Hess All the boys were in despair to find out how he curled his hair. Music................1, 2, 3 Class Play.................3 Football................3. 4 Baseball...................4 BEVERLY HESS Bev Even if the whole world dis- agrees with me; I’m still right. President..................2 Music........... • .1, 2, 3, 4 Paper.................2, 3, 4 Annua 1......................4 Student Council............1 Speech..............1. 2, 3, 4 Pep Club..................3, 4 Home Economics Club . . 1, 2 Class Play...............3,4 Queen Candidate............3 Cheerleader...........1, 3, 4 8 CATHERINE RINKEN Katy She's a sweet little headache. Vice-President . . , Music Sextette Band Paper Annual Speech 2. 3 Pep Club 3. 4 Science Club .... Home Economics Club . . . 2 Queen Candidate . . Class Play Cheerleader..........1, 3, 4 BETTY BENNETT There may be greater women than I....But I doubt it? Vice-President...........3 Mo ic ......... I li i Paper.................2, 3 Student Council..........2 Speech ................. 1 Pep Club...............3,4 Home Economics Club . . . . 1 LAVONNE ANDERSON Because a girl doesn't talk is no sign she has nothing to say. Rosholt........... 1, 2, 3 Pep Club............... 4 DEAN DOBBS Pean Dorter No place to go; but going! Music ... 1. 3 Paper Class Play King Candidate . . . Football One-Act Play .... MILTON THOMAS Thomas Tis marvelous--his patience with teachers! Secretary .................2 T reasurer.................2 Music...................2, 3 Class Play.................3 Football...................4 SHIRLEY REES Punk If silence is golden; she's worth 2{. Secretary..................4 Music............. 1, 2, 3, 4 Sextette...........1, 2, 3, 4 Band.................2, 3, 4 Paper................2, 3, 4 Annual..............2,3,4 Speech..................1, 3 Pep Club....................3,4 Science Club............. 2 Home Economics Club . . . . 1 Class Play.................3 One-Act Play...........3, 4 Piano Accompanist .... 3,4 9 BEVERLY REED Bev All great women are dying; 1 don't feel ao well myself. Band...................3 HELEN ZIEMER I m from South Dakota; are you famous too? Secretary Music Pep Club Home Economics Club . . J. 2 Class Play .... 3 NADINE HEIN She won't give an echo a fair chance. Mount Marty Academy, Yankton..............1. 2, 3 Music..................3, 4 Paper.....................4 Pep Club..................4 EUGENE KRUGER Furry Whose little body lodged a mighty mind. Treasurer ................ 3 Music.................1, 2, 3 Class Play..............3, 4 King Candidate.............3 Football...............2. 3, 4 Baseball...................4 JOYCE DOBBS We like her still! the stiller. the better! T reasurer...............1 Mus ic •••••.� •• 1,2, 3, 4 Sextette...........1,2, 3, 4 Paper................2. 3, 4 Annual ................. 3 Speech............1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club...............3,4 Science Club.............2 Class Play...............3 Cheerleader..........1. 3, 4 One-Act Play............3, 4 GWENDOLYN REES Gwen Books, ‘tis a dull and endless strife. Vice-President..........4 Music..............1. 2, 4 Home Economics Club . . . . 1 10 MARGARET MOELLER Msggi So I'm beautiful - -So what? Valedictorian Girls' State..............3 President.................1 Music ••••••••• 1( 2, 3, 4 Sextette................3,4 Paper................2, 3, 4 Annual............... 2, 3, 4 Speech...............1,2,3, 4 Pep Club................3,4 CUss Play............3, 4 Carnival Queen............4 GERALD PLANT Jerry He’s alert when it comes to a skirt. Class Play................3,4 King Candidate..............1 Football...................3, 4 Baseball....................4 Basketball..................1 One -Act Play...............4 a DARLENE LEHRKE Damit All good -things don't come in Large packages. Music............1,2, 3,4 Sextette................4 Band ............2,3,4 Paper................3, 4 Annual............... 3,4 Pep Club..............3,4 Home Economics Club .... 2 Class Play..............4 Library...........2, 3, 4 JANICE FOGEL Jackie There are men who still need wives. Kosnoit 4 4 Paper 4 4 Pep Club 4 Science Club . . . 2 Home Economics Club . . . . 1 KAY ROBERTS Kaynle Tall, blond, and--Oh well. Secretary.................2 Music.............1, 2, 3, 4 Paper..................2, 3 Pep Club...............3, 4 Class Play................3 GERALD KAUS Gerry The ftinniest thing about his jokes is the way he laughs at them. President...................4 Paper.....................3,4 Annual.............. • 3, 4 Class Play..................3 Carnival King............. 4 Football.............1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball...............2, 4 Basketball...........1. 2, 3. 4 Track.....................2,4 11 ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE SetUOf History WHITE BABY ORCHID “To all good things an end must come.” That is what we thought when we timid- ly crept up the stairs into the assembly ang gazed upon a very stern looking Mr. Greeny. We were initiated on September 27, and after that we got into the swing of things somehow. There were 24 of us to begin with and as the year wore on, Beverly Reed and Janice Fogel joined us. Our class officers were: President, Margaret Moeller; Vice-President, Catherine Rinken; Secretary, Janet Jensen; and Treasurer, Joyce Dobbs. Our class adviser was Roy Eveland. Beverly Hess and Arnold Lureen represented our class at the Student Council. Beverly Hess, Catherine Rinken, and Joyce Dobbs were B-team cheerleaders. Jerry Plant and Janet Jensen were king and queen candidates at the carnival. There were 8 students who participated in Speech. In Home Economics Club there were 7 members while there were 13 girls in Glee Club and 2 boys. As we faced our Sophomore year we no longer had Daphne with us. Arnold with- drew early in the year and RoseAnn Hills joined us. RoseAnn left again before the close of the year. Our class officers were: President, Beverly Hess; Vice-President, Janet; Secretary, Kay; and Treasurer, Milton. Miss Metcalf was our class adviser. Betty Bennett and Richard were class representatives to the Student Council. Dean and Catherine were carnival queen and king candidates. Gerry Kaus went out for track and baseball and was on the A-team basketball squad. Paul and Gerry went out for football. Janet and Margaret were members of the paper staff. This year, we had 6 students in Speech, and the Glee Club consisted of 16 members. There were three members out for band and two for Sextette. Five members were in Home Club and 5 in Science Club. We went into our Junior year with more enthusiasm than ever before. We were now higher classmen and we had many activities before us. Paul Kruger and Richard Hess were no longer with us. Iva Kirkwood withdrew and Nadine Hein joined us. Our class officers were: President, Catherine; Vice-President, Betty Bennett; Secretary, Helen; Treasurer, Eugene. Mr. Shelver was our class adviser. Our carnival king and queen candidates were Beverly Hess and Eugene, hfargaret was elected by our class to go to Girls’ State. Most of the girls joined Glee Club and Pep Club. Four boys joined Boys’ Glee Club. In Sextette, we had 5 members from our class. There were 4 boys out for football, Gerry Kaus was the only boy out for basketball. Beverly, Joyce, and Catherine became A-team cheerleaders. The paper staff consisted of 9 members and the annual staff consisted of 8 members. There were 7 entering in the Speech contest. Margaret and Janet went to the Sub-District, Shirley and Joyce were in the One-Act Play. We presented our play “The Ready Made Family.’’ Miss Metcalf and Miss Seidel were our directors. The Junior-Senior banquet was held on May 5, decorated the gymnasium with a South American theme. At long last, we are Seniors. You don’t really know the pride going with that word until you are one. Lavonne Anderson joined us at the beginning of the year. Mar- garet and Gerry Kaus were elected king and queen at the school carnival. Our class officers were: President, Gerry Kaus; Vice-President, Gwendolyn; Secretary, Shirley; Treasurer, Janice. Mr. Shelver was our class adviser. The A-team cheerleaders were Joyce, Catherine and Beverly Hess. Most of the girls participated in Glee Club, and Joyce, Darlene, Shirley, Janet, Catherine and Margaret were in the Sextette. Shirley and Darlene were out for band. Margaret was editor of the school paper and the annual. Most of the girls were out for Pep Club. Gerry was on the first five of the basketball team. Six boys were out for football. Our class play was “Huckleberry Finn’’. Miss Caldwell and Mr. Shelver were our directors. Margaret was Valedictorian and Janet was Salutatorian. 12 ■ Class Will We, the Half Century Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty, of Browns Valley High School, County of Traverse, State of Minnesota, District No. 22, after physical and mental examination, found to be of sound minds and memories, enthusiastic, in- telligent and reserved, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say: ARTICLE I-To Mr, Shelver, we leave the memories of our boisterious class meet- ings and the many good times we shared. ARTICLE II-To Mr. Hatcher, we will the memory of the many happy hours spent with him after 4:00. We also leave our supply of wisecracks so that he may have some new ones next year. ARTICLE III- To the lowerclassmen, we wish to leave our enormous supply of left over intelligence. ARTICLE IV-To the Janitors, we leave the many scraps of paper, hankies, pencils, jacknives, broken desks, notes, etc. ARTICLE V-To the Faculty, we will the remaining pages of our textbooks and also the hope that their classes in the future will be as intelligent as ours was. ARTICLE VI-The Senior boys will their love for the Senior girls to the Junior boys. They hope that they will make good use of it, ARTICLE VII-The Senior girls wish to bestow their ability to creep quietly into the assembly at 30 seconds before the bell rings to the Junior girls in hopes that they do not break the custom, ARTICLE VIII-Gerry Kaus bequeath his ever-ready comeback and his never ending supply of wisecracks to Verdean Tobeck in hopes that Verdean will be the clown of the class next year. ARTICLE IX-Shirley Rees gives to Marietta Piechowski her uncanny ability to snag other girls’ boy friends. Take good care of this, Marietta, for it was and still is, precious to Shirley. ARTICLE X-Janice Fogel bequeathsherjob at Northlands Store to Jimmy Madison in hopes that it will leave him enough money to entertain his girl friends and buy a new carl ARTICLE XI-David Hess presents his side burns to Gary Jacobson on the condition that Cary take very good care of them! ARTICLE XII-Margaret Moeller unwillingly bequeaths her masterful hand in art and her bright” sayings to Sylvia Nye in hopes that she realizes the value of these traits and uses them to the fullest extent. ARTICLE XIII-Betty Benzkofer leaves her sunny disposition and her cute” personality to DeeLoris Raw. Take heed, Lorie! ARTICLE XIV-Catherine Rinken wishes to bestow her ability to stay out until late hours and yet come to school looking fresh as a daisy to Rita Roerig, knowing she will appreciate it. ARTICLE XV-Keith Kresing leaves his dashing good looks and his way with women to Phillip Phelon. ARTICLE XVI-Beverly Reed willingly bequeaths her knowledge of English to John Moeller and Fred Klodt. We know there will be more than enough for both of them. ARTICLE XVII-Dorinne Maricle, to Bernice Piechowski, gives her domestic traits and her love of Rosholt. Make good use of them, Bernice. ARTICLE XVIII-Gwen Rees hereby bequeaths her good humor and her knack of keeping out of mischief to Phyllis Phelon. ARTICLE XIX-Eugene Fuzzy” Kruger wills his shyness in front of girls to Marvin Hornstein. We know this will really change Marvin. ARTICLE XX-Milton Thomas wills his ability to get along with his teachers and fellow classmates to Keith Deyo. 13 ARTICLE XXI-Darlene Lehrke grudgingly gives her bundles of old love letters to Joyce Canfield. Don’t let anything happen to them, Joyce! ARTICLE XXII-Joyce Dobbs lends her good times in Wheaton and Sisseton to Elsie Grimli. But as for Walt, she won’t give him to anyone. ARTICLE XXIII-Janet Jensen bequeaths her aptness to get the paper out on time and her everlasting thoughts of Sisseton, though they are valuable, to Layton Kinney. ARTICLE XXIV-Nadine Hein leaves her cute dimples and her impish ways to Norma Lubbers. We know Norma will cherish them highly. ARTICLE XXV-Gerry Plant gives to Jack Jarka, his flirteous disposition, and to “Big Bob” Reisdorf, his fiery football playing. We know they both can use them! ARTICLE XXVI-Helen Ziemer unwillingly leaves to Milton Kaufman her love for South Dakota, only on the condition that Milton never run it down. ARTICLE XXVII-Dean Dobbs with much regret, wills his many happy times in Sisseton and also the remnants of his Dad’s car to Darrell Thomas. Be careful with them, Darrell! ARTICLE XXVIII-LaVonne Anderson, with a knowing smile, bequeaths her quietness in classes to Wayne Sauer, who seems to be in need of it. ARTICLE XXVIV-Beverly Hess wills to Pat Spotts, her stacks of used three cent stamps so that Pat need not spend as much money on his love letters as Vernon did. ARTICLE XXX-Kay Roberts with some amount of uncertainty, gives to Angela Piechow- ski, the dream of her own little fish house but as for Dubby, she keeps him for herself. ARTICLE XXXl-Betty Bennett, after due deliberation, finally decided to will her “love ’em and leave ’em” attitude to Caroline Madsen. ARTICLE XXXII-Last, but not least, the Class of 1950 wills to the entire high school, a host of sincere wishes for the best of luck and the most successful careers. Signed and sealed on this 2nd day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty, with our signatures hereof: 7 (2 JyUJ.e-nj ?C2vJLL vt-- Senior History - Con. Four long years, or were they short? Anyway, they were packed with fun, ex- citement, maybe a little mischief, and dare we say “learning”? Now is the time for us to venture out of these halls of good old B.V.H.S. We hope that as we leave we are wiser than those green, humble Freshmen who entered Valley High way back in ‘46. 14 ¥ Class Prophecy This is BVHS bringing to you Eugene Kruger, world-wide news commentator with flashes of famous people of 1955, “Hello, everybody, first I’ll take you to Paris, where “Marie Bedoret”, known to us as Catherine Rinken, famed ballet dancer, has just been given the starring role in the “Growning Bean ; and where Madamiselle Janice Fogel has patented a new per- fume, “Morning in Paris , that really attracts men, as a matter of fact it reaches out and grabs them.....Milton Thomas, America’s greatest businessman, has just opened another of his nationally known chain-stores --at the equator --selling heating pads. He has done very well in the last two years, selling refrigerators to the Eskimos in Ice- land....Next to Chu-Chu Waa-Waa, where multi-millionaire Joyce Dobbs, has just added to her fortune with the new purchases of a broken bubble, a castle in the air, and a sunken salt ship. Quite a collection, huh?..1 have just received a bulletin from Sloopslavania, saying that Coach Keith Krensing has finally completed his atom controled Robot Football team, and he will jetamize to Jupiter for his first game against the Radioactive Jupiteranians. Best of luck to you. Termite..Saskatchewan Princess, Betty Benskofer, has just purchased the Fountain of Youth from Helen Ziemer, the “Hurricane Heiress” of Florida. Bakeryett Kay Roberts has just announced that she has a new recipe for a wholesome holeless doughnut..Texas’millionaire oil well owner, Jerry Plant, has just bought his most desired possession-the Brooklyn Bridge- through Monoply.....American born Janet Jensen has just put out a new record that plays without the phonograph, and Dean Dobbs has placed on sale a jetless jet, a new type of rocketship..Actress “Darling Darlene Lehrke and her lawyer husband are planning to retire and live on their twenty-thousand acre kennel farm and raise --DOGS.. ....Dorrine Maricle, known throughout the nation as “Sasparillo Sal”, has just moved to Yellowstone National Park to take over “Old Faithful”..Gerry Kaus and his ALL- GIRL Basketball team are on a world-wide tour...Beverly Reed has just been elected the first Lady President of Madagascar..Mayor LaVonne Anderson of Peever, says they have just completed the construction of a beautiful big bridge over the “Slough”... ...David Hess sent in an announcement of the opening date of his R-A-G-G-M-O-P-P factory...Beverly Hess and her hubby have built a little MORTUARY Bungalow under- neath the Bamboo....Gwendolyn Rees reports that she will add another fifty-thousand love-seats to her “Foxy Roxy theater in the thriving metropolis of Browns Valley... ...FLASH: Beautician Nadine Hein informs us she is opening a beauty solon for men... ...Doctor Shirley Rees’s first operation for hiccups was successful, but the patient died... ...Artist Margaret Moeller has begun her portrait of Sidney Shelver, National Superin- tendent of Schools......Oh oh, folks, time is running out..and so I now bring you your sponsor, Betty Bennet, with her latest tips on embroidering. 15 1. Helen Ziemer. 2. Keith Krensing. 3. Betty Benzkofer. 4. Janice Fogel. 5. Joyce and Dean Dobbs. 6. Catherine Rinken. 7. Margaret Moeller. 8. LaVonne Anderson. 9. Janet Jensen. 10. Dormne Maricle. 11. Jerry Plant. 12. Nadine Hein. 13. David Hess. 14. Betty Bennett. 15. Shirley Rees. 16. Beverly Hess. 17. Milton Thomas. 18. Kay Roberts. 19. Darlene Lehrke. 20. Gwendolyn Rees. 21. Eugene Kruger. 22. Gerry Kaus. 16 ■ FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Elsie Grimli, Keith Deyo, Pet Spotts, Bernice Piechowski, James Madison, Robert Reisdorf, Marietta Piechowski. SECOND ROW: Joyce Canfield, Phyllis Phelon, Caroline Madsen, Milton Kaufman, Fred Klodt, Jack Jarka, DeeLoris Raw, VerDean Tobeck, Mr. Hatcher. THIRD ROW: Sylvia Nye, Anglea Piechowski, Norma Lubbers, Wayne Sauer, Layton Kinney, Jack Moeller, hfarvin Hornstein, Gary Jacobsen, Darrell Thomas, Phillip Phelon. Junior Class CLASS OFFICERS President...................Jack Jarka Vice-President...........Phillip Phelon Secretary-Treasurer . . .Norma Lubbers CLASS ADVISOR Mr. Hatcher CLASS COLORS Scarlet and White ACTIVITIES Class Play - “Almost Summer” - November 3 Junior-Senior Banquet - May 23 18 ■ SEATED: Left to Right: Rodey Ewald, Darlys Labs, David Pieckert, Shirley Westman, Michael Holland, Virginia Madison, Jordan Larson, Jack Baer. MIDDLE ROW: Barbara Hess, Marlys Plant, Myrtle Kaufman, Leona Smith, Shirley Ziemer, Shirley Schiefelbein, Susan Phelon, Bethel Judish, Helen Reed, Betty Fogel, Ardis Thomas. BACK ROW: Carmen Bretzke, Donald Homstein, Harry Ziemer, Patrik Hess, Gary Christenson, Elaine Pistorius, Arlyne Piechowski, Blair Piechowski, Donald Good ha rt, Gary Despiegler, Harland Reich, Everett Peterson. Sophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS President..........Michael Holland Vice-President...........Jack Baer Secretary.............Marlys Plant Treasurer...................JLeona Smith CLASS COLORS Orchid and White CLASS ADVISOR Miss Koester ACTIVITIES Prepared Sophomore Pep 19 SEATED: Left to Right: Lyle Fibranz, Odell Hoffman, Robert Olson, Leo Metz, Cary Randall, Vernon Smith, David Lubbers, Leo Piechowski. MIDDLE ROW: James Lanie, Darlene Ziemer, Elaine Nelson. Burkharda Lewandanski, Geraldine Kliendle, Charlotte Minder, Arlene Grimli, Kathleen Schwageral, Mary Lou Burg, Phyliss Piechowski, Roger Goodhart, Peter Piechowski. BACK ROW: Gilbert Despiegler, Virgil Tobeck, Wayne Edwards, Marion Miller, Helen Spotts, Leland Witte, Glenda Knight, Robert Hanson, Vivian Biel, Richard Heald, James Piechowski, Warren Roske, Gerald Schueller, Donavon Nigg. NOT PICTURED: Jerome Hoffman, Delores Starr, Frances Determan. President................David Lubbers Vice-President....................Lyle Fibranz Secretary-Treasurer . . . .Warren Roske CLASS ADVISOR Mr. Cartwright ACTIVITIES Initiation, September 23 20 FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Milton Hanson, Harlan Peterson, Joseph Cloutier, James Wagner, Merlyn Saxton, Rodney Ingerson. SECOND ROW: Beverly Ziemer, Joann Schwagerl, Doris Spotts, Marie Moeller, Nina Duffield Faye Cardwell, Darleen Lureen, Dorothy Reed, Sonja Jacobson, Gerald Nigg. THIRD ROW: Janice Hanson, Miry Sweeny, Hazel Rieck, LeRoy Saxton, Ronald Duehr, Joyce Vollmers, Elsie Biel, Duane Rees, Joan Nigg, Walter Hennen. NOT PICTURED: Lenole Mundy, Darlene Sauer, Charles Thomas. FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Cleon Anderson, James Moeller, Ronald Witte, Gerald Hein, Dennis Johnson, Gene Nelson. SECOND ROW: Marlys Lindsay, Geraldine Hein, Joyce Geidt, Dale Canfield, Jerry Hess, Everett Randall, Jennings Johnston, Armin Kaufman. THIRD ROW: Helen King. John Hedrick, Stanley Raw, Gail Madison, James Zellener, Dwane Cardwell, Wayne Westbrock, Gerald Ebben, Virgil Kaufman, Janet Schiefelbein. NOT PICTURED: Charles Peterson. 21 6th FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Rath Thomas, Marlys Reed, Jane Nigg, Joan Wilson, Patty Duffield, Sharon Doehr, Duane Maricle, Bill Randall, Roland Hanson, Joseph Zellner, Gary Nelson. SECOND ROW: Donna Reed, Blanche Harrington, Dorothy Plant, Thalia Duffield, Verdell Schuanaman, Darrel Spinier, Jack Negaard, Orville Larson, Duane Labs, Dean Goering, Larry Canfield, Miss Melcher. 5th FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Pat Hedrick, Robert Madison, Darrell Saxton, Jack Goodhart, Harriet Wilke, James Holland. SECOND ROW: Bonnie Oletzke, Carole Lubbers, Francis Drake, Patsy Piechowski, Rosalie Grosenick, Phyllis Tracy, Faye Ellen Raw, Betty Anderson, Lois Smith, Lois Reed, Janet Lay den. THIRD ROW: Robert Hedrick, Wayne Gardner, Marlys Schueller, Karen Roske, Robert Bens ton, Roger Santo, Mrs. Brownell, Patty Krensing,Daryl Hien, Larry Dusing, Leo Backer, Robert Korsbreck, Jon Lubbers, Dick Amundson. 22 4th FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Sharon Haanen, Janet Lubbers, Wayne Homstein, Cyril Spinier, Billy Moeller, Mary Belle Hess, Allen Griener, Kevin Rees, Arlis Hennen, Darlene Larson. Janet Olson, Charlene Charlehois. SECOND ROW: Clarence Grimli, Roger Haanen, Gerald Bullock, Lyle LeCuyer, Keith Hanson, Walter Peterson, James Tracy, Corinne Westman, Duanne Negaard, Ernest Reed, James Witte, Roxanne Backer, Miss Booth. NOT PICTURED: Larry Cardwell. 3rd SEATED: Left to Right: Wendell Duffield, Larry Lehrke. Lee Heald, Peter Madison, David Peterson, Ordell Hennen, Larry Nye. MIDDLE ROW: Walter Thomas, Sherry Geroy, Richard Johnston, Elaine Saxton, Terry Haanen, Kathryn LeCuyer. John Duffield, Gwendolyn Backus, Dan Dusing. Julie Medbery, Elizabeth Ingerson, Joan Munce. BACK ROW: Janet Grosenick, Olaf Negaard, Miss Bohlin, Harriet McKee, Stanley Peickert. Donna Rieck, Gary Cardwell, Merrill Spinier, Gary Gardner. Nickolas Baer, Mary King, Donna Peterson, Sandra Tobeck, Carol Goehring. NOT PICTURED: Janet Benston. 23 2nd FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Laura Smith, Karen Johnston, Dennis Nelson, Jimmy Lynch, Carol Hedrick, Diane Wilson, Gary Hatcher, Richard Lubbers, Grant Canfield, Dwight Medbery, Curtis Lehrke, Judy Foster, Sharon Reed. SECOND ROW: Karen Peterson, Robert Spotts, Larry Larson, Herbert Hanson, Gerry Lord, Raymond LeCuyer, Jerome Nelson, Carol Roerig, Delores Westman, Sharon Spindler, David Hein, Kfourice Sweeny, Donald Kaufman, Rita Santo, Donald Zellner, Mrs. Roske. NOT PICTURED: Leonard Lureen, Michael Nigg, Cortless Tracy, David Piechowski. SEATED: Left to Right: Larry Witte, Eleanor Tracy, George Pavln, Janet Roerig, Jeffery Backer, Billy Madison, Prentiss Negaard, Dale Rieck, Jerome Seroski, Gerry Holland, Duane Bangle, Lon Medbery. Carol Spinier, Joan Ferree, Larry Peterson, Katherine Adams, Barbara Lubbers, Mory Foren, William Biel, Eddie Muir, Howard Anderson, Paul Haanen. Miss Lehrer, John Almquist, Joan Nelson, Cindy Anderson, Mary Anne Appl, Larry Greiner, Allen Gardner, Jerry Madison, Dianne Simonson, Gary Walien, Robert Deyo, Carol Layden, Gayle Jacobsen, Barbara Borgheunck, Anthony Borgheunck, Miss Maguire NOT PICTURED:David Hedrick, Geneva Sweeney, Sharon Craig. MIDDLE ROW: BACK ROW: 24 KNEELING: Left to Right: Coach Dan Mestnik, Gerry Kaus, Milton Kaufman, Mike Holland, Gerry Plant, Layton Kinney, Keith Deyo. STANDING: Dean Dobbs, Milton Thomas, Gary Jacobsen, Jack Baer, Jordan Larson, Harry Zirmer, Pat Hess, Marvin Hornstien, David Hess. Football Football games played this season and their scores are thus: Valley-31 Chokio- - - - -33 Valley-33 Chokio---------13 Valley-13 Alberta----------31 Valley-33 Graceville- - - 0 Valley-14 St. Marys--------39 Valley-19 Clinton-----26 Valley- 6 Beardsley- - -52 Valley-19 Claremont- - 53 LINEMEN: Left to Right: Keith Deyo, Mike Holland. Milton Kaufman. BACKFIELD: Gerry Plant, Gerry Kaus, Layton Kinney. 26 Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: Darlene Sauer, Janet ScKiefelbein. Joyce Vollmera. 27 1st Five LEFT TO FIGHT: Gary Randall, Bob Riesdorf, Gerry Kaus, Keith Deyo, Marvin Hornstein. Basketball “A” Team KNEELING: Left to Right: Gary Despiegler, Fred Klodt, Jack Jarka, Mike Holland, Leo Metz. Jack Baer, Carmen Bretzke. STANDING: Gary Randall, Bob Riesdorf, Gerry Kaus, Keith Deyo, Marvin Hornstein, Coach Dan Mestnik. 28 “A ” Team Basketball Browns Valley scored 452 points during the season while the points scored against them amounted to 558. Browns Valley won 4 out of 14 games played during the season. This does not include the results of the Valley-Graceville game of February 24. Here's wishing the team good luck next year. The record of the seasons games are as follows: Nov. 22 Valley . New Effington . . . ... 22 Dec. 2 Valley . . . . 38 Clinton Dec. 6 Valley . . . . 25 Herman Dec. 9 Valley . . . . 40 Alberta Dec. 16 Valley . . . . 25 Chokio Jan. 10 Valley . . . . 29 Morris Ag Jan. 13 Valley . . . . 41 Beardsley ...... Jan. 17 Valley . . . . 30 Herman . . Jan. 20 Valley . • . . 46 Graceville ...... Jan. 27 Valley . . . . 40 Clinton Feb. 3 Valley . . . . 22 Alberta ... 48 Feb. 10 Valley . . . . 26 Chokio Feb. 14 Valley . . . . 41 New Effington , . . , Feb. 17 Valley . . . . 29 Beardsley ...... Feb. 24 Valley . • . • Graceville ...... Gerry Kaus acted as captain during the year. As this article goes to press plans for the tournament are well under way. It will be played in Browns Valley and Beardsley on March 1, 2, and 3. At this time, Chokio is the favorite but in this tournament anybody has a chance. “B” Team Basketball The B” Team had a very successful season this year ending up with 700%. Browns Valley won 10 out of 14 games. This does not include the Valley-Graceville game of January 20. The record of the seasons games are as follows: Nov. 22 Valley . . . . 40 New Effington . . . Jan. 27 Valley . . . . 24 Clinton Dec. 6 Valley . . . . 22 Herman Feb. 3 Valley . . . . 27 Alberta Dec. 16 Valley . . . . 25 Chokio Jan. 10 Valley . . . . 23 Morris Ag Jan. 17 Valley . . . . 23 Herman . Jan. 20 Valley . . . . 31 Graceville ...... Dec. 2 Valley . . . . 22 Clinton Jan. 13 Valley . . . . 26 Beardsley Dec. 9 Valley . . . . 19 Alberta ........ Feb. 10 Valley . . . . 16 Chokio Feb. 14 Valley . . . . 17 New Effington . . . . Feb. 17 Valley . . . . 14 Beardsley Feb. 24 Valley . • • • Graceville ...... During the season, Browns Valley scored 329 points against 291 for their opponents. 29 KNEELING: STANDING: Baseball I- ft to Right: Jack Baer, Marvin Hornstien, Fred Klodt, Mike Holland, Gerry Kaus, Keith Krensing, Gary Randall. Coach Dan Mestnik, Pat Hess, David He s, Gerry Plant, Jack Jarka, Leo Metz, Dean Dobbs, David Lubbers. “B Team Basketball SEATED: Left to Right: Warren Roske, Stanley Raw, David Lubbers, Charles Thomas, Gary Randall, I eo Metz, Bud Smith. Gene Nelson, James Piechowski, Ronald _ •. . 7. . — n Nigg. 30 STANDING: Thunderbird Staff FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Janice Fogel, Catherine Rinken (Circulation), DeeLoris Raw (Production), Margaret Moeller (Editor), Janet Jensen (Associate Editor), Layton Kinney (Production), Joyce Dobbs, Caroline Madsen (Advertising), Shirley Rees (Feature Editor). SECOND ROW: Nina Duffield, Rita Roerig, Ardys Thomas, Beverly Hess, Helen Ziemer, Arlyne Grimli, Leona Smith, Susan Phelon, Norma Lubbers, Bethel Judish, Helen Reed, Betty Fogel, Darlene Lehrke, Pat Hess, Miss Stensland. THIRD ROW: Janet Schifelbien, Marlys Plant, Dorinne Maricle, Phyllis Phelon, Arlyne Piechowski, Nadine Hien, Elsie Grimli, Darlys Labs, Shirley Westman, Marietta Piechowski, Shirley Schiflebien, Elaine Pistorius, Shirley Ziemer, Phillip Phelon, Warren Roske. Pep Club FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Phyllis Piechowski, Darlene Lehrke, Janet Jensen, l aVonne Anderson, Catherine Rink in, Joyce Dobbs, Beverly Hess, Helen Ziemer, Dorinne Maricle, Darlene Ziemer, Helen Spotts, Shirley Ziemer, Darlys Labs, Kathleen Schwagerl, Ardis Thomas, Virginia Madison. SECOND ROW: Shirley Rees, Nadine Hein, Elaine Nelson, Burkharda Lewandowski, Mary Lou Burg, Geraldine Kleindl, Charlotte Minder, Ethel Spindler, Arlene Grimli, Elaine Pistorius, Marlys Plant, Leona Smith, Shirley Schiefelbein, Betty Fogel. Bethel Judish, Helen Reed, Marian Miller. THIRD ROW: Miss Appelquist, Margaret Moeller, Janice Fogel, Kay Roberts, Betty Bennett, Glenda Knight, Caroline Madsen, Norma Lubbers, Sylvia Nye, Phyllis Phelon, Rita Roerig, Marietta Piechowski, DeeLoris Raw, Shirley Westman, Arlene Piechowski, Susan Phelon, Miss Koester. 32 Speech STANDING: Left to Right: Bovorly Hobs, Marlys Plant, Joyce Dobbs, Helen Ziemer, Catherine Rlnkan, Phyllis Phelan, Arlene Grimli, Marie Moeller, Joyce Vollmers, Nina Duffield, Joan Nigg, Janice Hanson, Beverly Ziemer, Phyllis Piechowskl. SKATED: Leona Smith, Glenda Knight, Elsie Grimli, Susan Phelon, Janet Jensen, Shirley Rees, Margaret Moeller, Darlene Ziemer. One-Act Play SEATED: Left to Right: Gary Jacobsen, Susan Phelon, Dean Dobbs, Joyce Dobbs. STANDING: Mr. Shelver, Shirley Rees, Gerald Plant. 33 Glee Club SEATED: Left to Sight: Leona Smith, Mariya Plant, Beverly Hess, Ardis Thomas, Barbara Hess, Melon Ziemer, Sylvia Nye, Kathleen Schwagerl, Joyce Dobbs, Darlene Lehrke, Rita Roerig. MIDDLE ROW: Phyllis Piechowski, Betty Benzkofer, Myrtle Kaufman, Catherine Rinken, Janice Fogel, Margaret Moeller, Susan Phelon, Caroline Madsen, Norma Lubbers, Shirley Rees, Janet Jensen, Bethel Judish, Helen Reed, Betty Fogel, Darlene Ziemer. STANDING: Miss Koester, Geraldine Kliendle. Charlotte Minder, Arlyne Piechowski, Darlys Labs, Virginia Madison, Shirley Westman, Gwen Rees, Marietta Piechowski, Shirley Schiefelbien, Elaine Pistorius, Elsie Grlmli, Nadine Hien, Shirley Ziemer, Betty Bennett. Band FRONT ROW: Left to Right: Dorothy Plant, Phillip Phelon, Nina Duffield, Thalia Duffield, Darrell Spimdler, Joyce Giedt, Leona Smith, Susan Phelon, Phyllis Phelon. SECOND ROW: Patty Duffield, Francis Determan, Lyle Fibranz, Marlys Plant, Joan Wilson, Darlys Labs, Shirley Rees, Darlene Lehrke, Helen Reed, Donna Reed, Patty Krensing, Orville Larson, Billy Randall. THIRD ROW: Elaine Pistorious, Janice Hanson, Lenole Mundy, Marlys Lindsay, Arlene Piechowski, Jimmy Piechowski, Miss Koester. 34 Carnival ATTENDANTS! hfcrlys Plan . Harland Re ick-Sophomores; Rita Rocrlg, MU ton Kao snaa - Jaalors: Ethal Spinier, David Lubbers-Freshmen. QUEEN-Marga ret Moeller - KING-Gerry Kaus Sextette LEFT TO RK1HT! Shirley Schiefelbeln, Darlene Lehrke, Janet Jensen, Joyce Dobbs, Catherine Rtaken, Margaret Moeller, Shirley Rees, Miss Koester. 35 Speech We had a better turn out for Speech this year, with 11 from Senior High and 11 from Junior High, All participants were under the direction of Miss Stensland, Miss Applequist, Miss Rasumussen, and Miss Caldwell. The local contest was held February 21, The Sub- District Contest, February 28 at Graceville, and the District Contest March 14, at Morris. Those taking part and the divisions they entered are as follows: ORATORICAL: Catherine Rinken, Elsie Grimli: DRAMATIC; Margaret Moeller, Janet Jensen, Leona Smith, Marie Moeller; HUMOROUS; Helen Ziemer, Susan Phelon, Phyllis Piechowski, Darlene Ziemer, Janice Hanson, Beverly Ziemer, Joyce Vollmers, Sonja Jacobsen, Joan Nigg, Nina Duffield; MANUSCRIPT READING: Beverly Hess, Arlene Grimli, Marlys Plant. One-Act Play “The Dear Departed , a comedy written by Stanley Houghts, was the One-Act Play put on by the students this year under the direction of Mr. Shelver. Twenty-four students went out for One-Act Play. The Sub-District Contest was held here on February 23. The District Contest was held at Elbow Lake, March 7. Pep Club The Pep Club was reorganized again this year and includes Freshman through Senior girls. The officers are as follows: President, Catherine Rinken; Secretary, Janet Jensen; Treasurer, Helen Ziemer. We chose as our advisors Miss Koester and Miss Applequist. The club is set on a point basis, with points being given to those who participate in the activ- ities of the club. 100 points-A small letter 200 points-A pin 300 points-A large letter 400 points-A school sweater At the end of the year, each girl with one hundred points or more will receive a letter or pin, depending on their points. Carnival The annual school carnival, sponsored by the high school students, was held November 18, in the school auditorium under the direction of Mr. Hatcher. At 8 o’clock, a musical pro- gram was presented by the students and directed by Miss Koester. Immediately after the program, the concessions opened to an exceedingly large crowd. At 11 o’clock, the Corona- tion of the King and Queen was held with the Senior candidates, Margaret Moeller and Gerry Kaus being crowned. The carnival brought in $739.96. After expenses were paid, we had a profit of $361.56. Music and Band The Music organizations under the direction of Miss Koester, had a busy year. They appeared at most of the school programs throughout the year. There were 41 members in our Glee Club this year. Our accompanists were Janet Jensen, Shirley Fees, and Shirley Schiefelbein. Sextette was also organized this year and sang at Junior Play, the One-Act Play, Senior Play, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. They also appeared on the W.D.A.Y. Talent Pa ra de. The Band, of 30 members made its first appearance at the Christmas program and later appeared at all the games. They also marched for the Memorial Day services. 36 SEATED: Left to Right: Dorinne Maricle, Catherine Rinken, Darlene Lehrke, Beverly Hess, Janet Jensen. STANDING: Mr. Shelver, Eugene Kruger, Margaret Moeller, Gerald Plant, Dean Dobbs, Keith Krensing, Miss Caldwell. Senior Class Play “HUCKLEBERRY FINN Aunt Polly, who is “so nervous”...............................Janet Jensen Ruth Watsdn, her sister...................................Catherine Rinken Mary Jane, their young niece.................................Beverly Hess Fred Raymond, in love with Ruth ........................... Keith Krensing Melba White, colored maid at the Watson’s...................Darlene Lehrke Clara Woppinger, Deaconess of the church...................Margaret Moeller Amy Woppinger, her irrepressible niece......................Dorinne Maricle Huckleberry Finn, who loves to play pranks.....................Dean Dobbs John Finn, his father........................................Eugene Kruger Tom Sawyer, Huck’s pal and comrade......................... Gerald Plant Huckleberry Finn, with the help of his devilish friend, Tom Sawyer, are forever playing pranks which add to Aunt Polly’s extreme nervous condition. Fred Raymond is in love with Ruth, who lives with Aunt Polly. Comedy is brought into the play when Clara Woppinger and her irrepressible niece come to visit Aunt Polly. Mary Jane, a little tattle-tale who secretly likes Huck’’, makes life miserable for him and when “Huck's’' father, Mr. Finn enters, the trouble really begins. Committees for the play were: Properties; Gerry Kaus, Publicity; Shirley Rees, Make-up; Kay Roberts, Prompters; Joyce Dobbs and Helen Ziemer. 37 SEATED: L«ft to Right: DeeLoris Raw, Caroline Madsen, Elsie Grimli, Sylvia Nye, Rita Roerig. STANDING: Miss Rasmussen, Wayne Sauer, Keith Deyo, Laytosi Kinney, Jack Jarka, Gary Jacobsen. Junior Class Play “ALMOST SUMMER Paul Jones, who goes on a cram session...............„.........Layton Kinney Mrs. Jones, his mother..........................................Elsie Grimli Mr. Jones, his father.............................................Keith Deyo Junior, his kid brother.........................................Gary Jacobson Mary, his sister.......................................................Sylvia Jack, Mary’s boy friend...........................................Jack Jarka Jane, Paul’s girl friend ................................ .Caroline Madsen Mr. Smudgely, the principal.............................................Wayne Sauer Anna, the maid................................................DeeLoris Raw Lilah Johnson, in somebody’s past................................Rita Roerig The play centered around one family--the Jones family. This family, in- cluding three high school teenagers, had more than the average amount of com- plications which, according to 18 year old Paul, seemed to rest on his shoulders. Thirteen year old Junior, with his pranks, added to the confusion. After being accused of breaking into the principal’s office, nearly losing his girl, and smashing the principal’s car, Paul cried out in desperation, “They can’t do this to me. Committees for the play were: Stage Manager--Fred Klodt, Tickets: DeeLoris Raw and Marietta Piechowski. Publicity --James Madison and James Olson. The director of the play was Miss Rasmussen. 38 1. Sweet Senior Music (?), 2. What pretty eyes, you have Nadine. 3. Vaudivelle Days with Nittle Nell. 4. A smile for Joe. 5. My telephone number is 93, cell me up sometime. 6. Miss Koester leading her band. 7. Who’s getting married? 8. Betty, my how you have changed. 9. Who’s the smile for, Roxanne? 10. Out for a breath of air. 11. der editor and der photographer. 12. Lots of flowers for the big nite. 13. What in the HULL are you looking at Mike? 14. No, not another malted! 15. The intelligent portion of B.V. 16. Senior Stags. 17. Another game won? 18. Hi, I’m Janet Ann. 19. Sitting on a park bench again. 20. Charlie's family. 21. Posing, girls? 22. Senior Carnival Royalty. 23. Pin-up hat. 24. Darlys and Marlys. 25. Isn’t she heavy, Joyce? 26. Sonny. 27. Wha hoppened, Shirley? 28. The winners. 29. They call ’em women. 30. Shirley, stand up straight. 31. Our hero’s wounded hand. 32. Mestnik's pride and joy--Judy. 40 1. My, what pretty (?) pajamas. 2. Jerry, leave me alone! 3. Who’s the big smiles for, girls? 4. Local Talent (?). 5. Ah, women! 6. Dangerous Dan and two of his fans. 7. Whatcha doing, Helen? 8. Well it runs anyhow, doesn’t it, Shirley? 9. I didn’t know the gun was loaded. 10. Where’s the groom, Marietta? 11. Two noble Freshmen. 12. Love me, love my dog! 13. Ohh, is she heavy! 14. That’s our “Shanks”. 15. The Old Master Painter. 16. Is that granite, Coach? 17. The Great Stone Face. 18. Comfortable, Bethel? 19. Portrait of a Sophomore. 20. Two downcast Seniors. 21. Three Musty Steers. 22. Lovely, simply lovely. 23. Something old? 41 c futografih 43 DON’T PUT OFF TILL TOMORROW WHAT CAN BE REPAIRED TODAY! OUR EXPERT “CHEVROLET TRAINED” MECHANICS WILL QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY PUT YOUR CAR IN ORDER FOR DEPENDABLE MOTORING. SEE US NOW! LARGEST PARTS DEPARTMENT IN TRAVERSE COUNTY WE SERVICE ALL MAKES AGNEW CHEVROLET CO. BETWEEN TRAVERSE AND BIG STONE LAKES BROWNS VALLEY, MINN. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ’50 Union State Bank of Browns Valley MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION GENERAL BANKING INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS Backer Enterprizes VALLEY THEATRE Northwest Finest Wide Range Sound Washed Air Cooling System Phone 17 The New VALLEY BARREL Curb Service Lunches - Candy - Ice Cream - Root Beer Phone 180 LEO A. BACKER, MANAGER BROWNS VALLEY, MINN. 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