Burt Community School - Bears / Roundup Yearbook (Burt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1946 volume:

FOEEWABD The Annual Staff has been at work In the production of the 1946 yearbook and wish to present to you the major events and activities en- acted during the past year. We hope that each of the follow- ing pages will act as a monument for pleasant memories In the future, and that every person who reads this book will look back on their Burt High days as the best In their life. MUUR11' The Burt High School, which to Its pupils Is the best school to be found, has much to be proud of this year. We began the year with an enrollment of elghty-flve pupils. During the year we participated In many social activities, both in our music and athletic departments, and have made several improvements In our building. We hope In the years to come, Burt High will still hold Its rank as one of the finest schools In Kossuth County. DEDICATION To Mr. Officer, who has faithfully and unhesitantly served our school for the past five years, and who has worked and planned, in the hopes of bettering school, we reverently dedicate this annual ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-chief----------------------Svelyn Becker As8 t Editor------------------------Janet Sage Business Manager—————— -----------Kenneth Patterson Ass' t Business Manager—————---------—Kenneth Schneider Art Editor---------------------------Shirley Harvey Feature Editor-----------------------Stella Rachut Sports Editor------------------------Dale Lockwood Production Manager———----——-------—Jerome Soderherg Activities Editor--------------------Helen Rachut Sponsor—-------—------ — ■ --.....Miss Hunt The Annual Staff wishes to thank the teachers, students, and others who have helped in producing this years annual. Everything that was done, was acknowledged and appreciated by the staff. I I r1 r r SCHOOL EOARD Mr. Howard McMullen, Kr. Louis Peidel, Mrs. O.H. Graham, Mr. James Christensen, Mr. Herman Hachut; President. FACULTY Back row: Mr. Torgerson, Mr. Officer, Mi . Thompson, Mies Radig. , u. Front row: Miss Baars, Miss Melhrandt, Mrs. kernel. Miss Splndler, Miss Hunt, Miss 3del. FACULTY Mr. Officer: A real History fan. Known especially for his hard tests. He is conscientious and dependable, and always has the best interests of the school in mind. Mr. Torgerson: Favorite subject seems to be Math. Known to really try to sell his car, and worry about the future. (Incidently, we hope he gets a -private room at the County Farm I) He is a good sport and is very popular with the students. Miss Baars: Has seen the senior class through all twelve years of school. Is crazy about fresh strawberries and coffee, and can't stand to have someone bang doors when she's trying to sleep. She has a fine sense of humor, and is always willing to help out. Miss Hunt: Enjoys writing her own poems and literature. Is new this year at Burt. It seems her favorite subjects are Roger and Rhett , and she can't stand noisy gumchewers. She is pleasant and friendly and a swell person. Miss Spindler: Here we have a dancing fan. Curious people get her goat and whe likes these swell spring days. (Maybe that accounts for that far away look in her eyes I'.) She is full of pep, and lots of fun. Mrs. Bemel: Bsing our Physical Ed. teacher she naturally considers athletics her favorite pastime. Dislikes very much, poor sportsmanship, and to see people shrug their shoulders. She is dependable and eddicient, nice to have around. Miss Thompson: Likes red, and wears it nicely. Says she detests gossip and gossipy people. Her favorite pastime is listening to records or just having fun. She is a good mixer, and never se ms to worry about the future. Miss Radig: Favorite pastime is reading. Doesn't like to hear anyone say, I seen-— . Likes Hershey bars ( and who doesn't) -—She is quiet and reserved. You like her once you get to know her. Miss Milbrandt: Likes music, and says her favorite pastime is playing the piano. Dislikes noisy classrooms. (Don't they allll) Her friendly smile reflects a fine disposition. Miss Edel: Our little (and we do mean little) first and second grade teacher. Danfclng is her favorite pastime. She dislikes idle chatterers and says she doesn't mind teaching at all. She is well liked by all— a real friend. James Fredrickson Fritz Knows what he wants and gets it Baseball; 2-3—4, Basketball; 4, Junior Class Play, Operetta Principal; 4, Boys' Glee Club; 2-3, Double Quartette; 2, Class President; 4, Student Council; 3. William Madsen Bill An athlete and smart too Basketball; 4, Baseball; 4, Vice Pres, of class; 4, Echo Staff; 4. Shirley Harvey Shirl An artist and fun besides Girls' Glee Club; 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 2-3-4, Echo Staff; 3-4, Annual Staff; 4, Jr. Class Play, Cheerleader; 2, Sec. and Treas of class; 4, Sr. Class Play. Kenneth Patterson Tiny kittle guy—accomplishes big things oys' Glee Club; 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Operetta Principal; 3-4, Band; 1-2-3—4, Madrigal; 3-4, Boys' Quartette; 3, Jr. Class Play, Waiter; 1, Class Officer; 2-3, Student Council; 2, Annual Staff; 4, Echo Staff; 3-4, Cheerleader; 2, Tenor soloist; 4,- St. Class Play. Kenneth Schneider Snit Reserved and quiet; yet speaks his mind Band; 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3, Boys' Glee Cluh; 1-2, Basketball; 2-3, Jr. Class Play, Waiter; 1, Student Council Pres.; 4, Class Pres.; 2, Vice. Pres, of Class; 3, Echo Staff; 4, Annual Staff; 4. Mary Ellen Steward ■Mary One of our quiet, substantial students Dramatics; 1, Home Ec. Club; 1, Jr. Class Play prompter. Second Girls' Glee Club; 3. t Marjorie Pannkuk MarJ Always has a smile for everyone Dramatics; 1, Girls' Glee Club 11; 2, Echo Staff; 4, Horae Ec. Club; 1, Joseph Presthus Joe Likes fun and lots of it Stage Manager of Jr. Class Play; Waiter; 1. Helen Rachut ■Red Has a mind of her own—and uses It Waitress; 1, Jr. Class Rlay; 3, Dramatics; 1, Home Ec. Club; 1, Girls' Glee Club; 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 1-2 2-3, Operetta Principal; 4, Girls' Quartette; 4, Girls' Sextette; 3, Girls' Trio; 4, Band; 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff; 4, Madrigal; 3-4, Soprano Soloist; 4. Jerome Soderberg ■Sod A pal and the school's most carefree person Basketball; 4, baseball; 4, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Boys' Glee Club; 1-2-3, Band; 1-2-3-4, Jr. Class Play, Class Officer; 3, Annual Staff; 4, Student Council; 4. LeRoy Leeck Speedy A fellow of few words— never bothers anyone Patricia Wolf Pat ■ Pleasing personality plu pep Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Waitress; 1, Vice Pres, of Class; 2, Dramatics; 1, Jr. Class Play, Home Ec. Club; 1, Echo Staff; 3, Girls' Octette; 3, Girls' Glee Club; 1-2-3-4, Sr. Class Play. Evelyn Becker Becky A musician; sets things done Dramatics; 1, Waitress; 1, Girls Octette; 2, Girls' Trio; 2-4, Girls' Sextette; 3, Girls' Glee Club; 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Band; 2-3-4, Echo Staff; 4, Annual Staff; 4, Jr. Class Play, Contralto Soloist; 3-4, Operetta Principal; 3-4, Madrigal; 3-4, Pres. Girls' Glue Club; 3, Student Council; 3, Home Ec. Club; 1, Girls' Quartette; 4, Sr. Class Play. Donald Andreasen Andy Easy going; really gets around Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3, B0ys’ Glee Club; 1-2-3, Basketball; 4, Baseball; 4, Waiter; 1. Dale Lockwood Woody If walking gets him anywhere, he'll go far Boys' Glee Club; 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Operetta Principal; 2-4, Madrigal; 2-4, Double Quartette; 1, Jr. Class Play, Baseball; 4, Basket- ball; 4, Band; 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff; 4, Echo Staff; 4, Sr. Class Play. Janet Lou Sage Sage A practical girl, always willing to lend a helping hand. Girls' Glee Club; 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3-4, Sec. Traas. Mixed Chorus; 4, Dramatics; 1, Echo Staff; 3-4, Annual Staff; 4, Cheerleader; 4, Jr. Class Play; Home Ec. Club; 1, Sr. Class Play. Richard Garraan Dick Prefers the sleepy enjoyable side of life Jr. Class Play Mary Lee Parsons Parb Short and sweet and hard to beat Girls' Glee Club; 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 2-3-4, Dramatics; 1, Horae Sc. Club; 1, Waitress; 1, Girls' Trio; 4, -iadrigal; 4. Lavonne Shipler Bonnie Frank, friendly and frivilous Girls' Glee Club; 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 1-2-3, Dramatics; 1, Home Sc. Club; 1, Scho Staff; 4, '•'aitress; 1. Lavina Groen V ina Dependable and easy to get al ng with Dramatics Club; 1, Home Sc. Club; 1, Girls' Glee Club 11; 3, Mixed Chorus; 4, Girls' Glee 1; 4, St. Class Play. Trances Habeger Francie A responsible student with Dramatic Club; 1, Home c. Club Club 11; 3, Girls' Glee Club 1; 4, Echo Staff; 4, Band; 1-2-3-4 Beverly Bussle Bev A real blonde with a disposition to match Girls' Glee Club; 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus; 2-3-4, Dramatics; 1, Girls' Basketball; 4, Echo Staff; 4, Student Council; 4, Home Ec. Club; 1. He Who Looks Ahead Never Falls Behind Class Colors ambition 1, Girls' Glee 4, Mixed Chorus; Class Flower Blue and Silver White Carnation CLASS PROPHECY The golden morning sun peeps over the snow-capped mountain tops on a peaceful little dude ranch spread over a picturesque valley. This western acreage belongs to none other than Slim11 better known to his old class-mates as LeRoy Leeck. At this early morning hour he 1s going about his numerous chores, preparing for the big day that is to follow. Slim Is holding a reunion of those that grad’.iated from his Old Alma Mater High School In Burt, Iowa. Those were the good old days— back In 1946. By noon everything is shining and In It's place for the company that will be coming In the afternoon. The barn has been cleaned out, all the cattle fed, and the saddles polished up for the rodeo where Slim will demonstrate some of his expert horsemanship. Upon arriving at the hous® he Is handed a telegram saying that Richard Garman, who took a dose of his pills that he selling, and was sent to the hospital. And what a coincidence that it happens to be the same hospital where Doctor Evelyn Becker is located so that we rest assured that he will recover soon. Slim had formerly received a letter from Mr. and Mrs. William Madsen stating that one of the pug-nosed kids had the measles so they would be unable to attend. Mrs. Madsen Is the former Janet Lou Sage, needle to say. Mr. Madsen, or Bill, has a prominent job as an electrician. Relaxing in a soft easy chair for a while to read the morning paper he Is startled to see Mary Ellen Steward's name on the front page, • ■end- ing on he finds that she Is hot on the trail of a notorious criminal, as she is an F.B.I. agent now. He also reads of one of the trials going on where Frances Habeger, a famous lawyer, is trying the case. Glancing out of the window Slim sees a cream-colored convertible enveloped in a qIquA. of dust approaching. It must be the first of my guest6, he thought as he hurried to the door. Just then with a screech- ing of brakes It stopped, and out stepped Shirley Harvey, who has been attending an exclusive girls' school. Greetings were exchanged and Slim Shirley went Into the ranchhouse to visit. Slim Informed Miss Harvey that a number of the others were coming In a chartered car on the train, and the engineer is not Casey Jones but Jim Fredrickson. Among these coming of the train are the honorable Rev. Presthus. Yes, we alwajrB knew Joe would amount to something, but never quite pictured himas this. Kenneth Schneider, owner of the Allanison Car Company, and his secretary LaVonne SMpler, D0nald Andreasen, who Is now an Interior decorator, and Beverly Bussle who Is in the Beatity business. Slim was expecting them any time now so he hurries out to get the surrey ready so he can welcome them in western style. Hitching up the horses he was surprised to hear a roaring soud In his ears; looking upward he sees a silver streak which Is slowly circling and—yes, landing in -outh pasture. He leaps on the old bay and goes out to see who It can be. Nearing the spot, he sees a tall lanky form stepping out of the cock-pit. He immediately recognizes the figure as that of Dale Lockwood; come to think of It, he always did have his mind in the air. Slim takes his guest In hand and takes him to the ranch-house to visit with Shirley while he goes to meet the train. Arriving at the station he finds that the train hasn't arrived as yet, so he settles down to wait, when a dusty auto pulls up and out steps Jerome Soderherg. Jerome, who is the undertaking business, greets Slim with a hearty Hello 1“--you big stiff I An eery train whistle sounds in the distance as Slim informs Sod that other class mates are coming on the train. The porter steps out followed by Patricia Wolf. Slim wasn't expecting her on this train so he was a little surprised. What profession had she chosen, oh—yes, modeling, we might have known. Then come the others, here they had traveled all this way and hadn't known Pat was on the same t rain. Amid much chattering and confusion they piled into the surrey and back to the ranch. Upon arriving they looked around to see who was miss- ing------eleven present and six accounted for. That leaves five who haven't been heard from. Now what could have happened to them, as they were pondering this question a little Pord pulled up. It held none other than Lavina Groen and Marjorie Pannkuk, who had driven way out from Iowa. Lavina is studying to be a missionary and Marjorie is a teacher of science at Ames College. Everyone seems a little strange toward one other, but after a little while everyone is back in the good old days. It really was a good turnout for a class reunion. As Slim looked out the window he saw a rusty Chevy which faintly resembled Coach Torgerson's, and itwas turning down the lane. As it came closer he recognized the driver as Kenneth Patterson. He goes out to meet him and— yes—Kenneth bought the car from Coach during depression. We find Kenneth is now in the elevator bus- iness, and he has surprising information as to where Mary Lee Parsons and Helen Rachut are on this day. They are getting married in a double wedding ceremony to a couple of ex-service men. He couldn't remember the names. Slim said that probably accounts for our not hearing from them. Slim was pretty proud of his successful day and he planned to close it with a barbeque in the sun-set. As it was getting late he decided to make the last minute preparations for it. Leaving the fggg, he looked back at his old classmates, who were busily exchanging the news of the past years. Yupll— ----------— --- .-Just like the good old dayslllll CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of Burt High School, City of Burt, County of Kossuth, in the state of intoxication, being of unsound mind and failing memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament in the manner following: First, to the school, we leave one barrel of soothing syrup to console them over the loss of their beloved seniors. To Mr. Officer: All THOSH Metojy tests, and the few comic movies. To Mr. Torgerson: All the hara knocks and burns recieved in basketball and our permission to buy a new car. To Miss Baars: All our fond (T) memories of school days, and the odd noises that issue forth from the music room at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. To MIbs Hunt: OUr beloved English thems, and our intense shock: at learn- ing the great news. To Mrs. Bemel: Our graceful tap dancing technique and our extreme dislike for calisthenics. To Miss Spindler: All the erased marks in typing, and the arguments over the difference In Goverments hooks. We hope she won'tllose too much sleep trying to settle them. To Miss Thompson: The extremely had odors that pour out of the Chemistry room and all our remembrances of hot lunch. I, Helen Bachut, do will and bequeath my red hair, and my correspondence with a certain sailor to Arlet Cherland. I, Bale Lockwood, do will and bequeath my silly laugh and a few of my CORNY Jokes to Maxine Dlckmeyer. I, Mary Lee Persons, do will and bequeath my shortness and giggle to Emil Hasse. I, Shirley Harvey, do will and beaueath my specs and grtistlc talent to Merlin Madsen. I, LaVonne Shlpler, do will and bequeath my model A and numerous wads of gum to James Harvey. I, James Fredrickson, do will and bequeath my love for arguing and the Job of running the movie projector to Eldon Duncan. I, Patricia Wolf, do will and bequeath my heighth and my ability to drive a car to Lugenia Riedel. I, Kenneth Patterson, do will and bequeath my Ford and previously Inherited tenor voice to Roger Chafee. I, LeRoy Leeck, do will and bequeath my quietness and my secret love to Robert Riebhoff. I, Jerome Soderberg, do will and bequeath my carefree ways and muscles to Duane Habeger. I, Janet Lou Sage, do will and bequeath my dimples and the tape around the das? ring I wear (I'll keep the ring) to Phyllis Christensen. I, EvelynrBecker, do will and bequeath my voice and my office hours to Renelda Johnson. I, William Madsen, do will and 'bequeath my athletic ability and faith- fulness to Edward Abbas. I, Frances Kabeger, do will and bequeath my typing shill and feather bob to Rhodora Bussie. I, Richard (Jarman, do will and bequeath my late hours and quiet be- havior in the assembly to Paul Hasse. I, Beverly Bussie, do will and bequeath my blond hair and blue eyes to Joyce Geilenfeld. I,- Marjorie Pannkuk, do will and bequeath my walk and expansion bracelet to Stella Rachut. I, Joseph Presthu8, do will and bequeath my seat in the assembly and my smile to Phyllis McBride. I, Kenneth Schneider, do will and bequeath my position as hear of the student council and my coupe to Margaret Officer. I, Lavina Groen, do will and bequeath my blushes and sweet smile to Mary Griese. I, Mary Ellen Steward, do will and bequeath my height (so she can make use of it in basketball) to Doris Salisbury. I, D0nald Andreasen, do will and bequeath my flirting technique and bright remarks to Joan Mann. CLASS HISTORY It was in 1935 that 14 ambitious youngsters, 8 girls and 6 boys to be exact, started our class climbing up the ladder to success. Of the 14 only 4 managed .to struggle the complete 12 years here to- gether. They are Kenneth Patterson, Kenneth Schneider, Marjorie Pannfcuk, and Dale Lockwood. Under the capable direction of Miss Eva Whitney, they began learning the simple facts of school. It was this same year, that our school was introduced to a new music teacher, this being Miss Baars. Highlights of events during the grades, was a grade Operetta, which started many on their way to acting. This first dip into opera left the Music department in the red , fright ning those in authority to the extent that grade Operettas were not tackled again until 1946. While in the grades we added Lavina Groen, Mary Ellen Steward, Beverly Bussie, Helen Rachut, Mary Lee Parsone, and Frances Habeger. The years Dragged slowly by as we found ourselves beginning to grow up, and making preparations for our 8th grade graduation, which was the first of it's kind in the in the history of our school. We entered High School, with an enrollment of 27 green pupils, bringing many new and strange faces Into our class. Our more talented students found their way Into the different activities. Including Mixed Chorus, Glee Clubs, Band, and Dramatics. Ten of the class were also picked for Waitresses, and Walters at the Jr. Sr. Banquet. In our sophomore year we added Shirley Harvey, William Madsen, and James Fredrickson, to our roll and losing Merrll Stott, Arthur Hix, Gladys Dlfford, Hichard Crouch, Jacqueline Person, and James Hansen. This year, many of our students were progressing in music and athletics, and taking a part In smaller groups. We began our Junior year with the Class Play, Miss Ginger11, which was very well attended. Many of our students also had leading parts In the Operetta, H.M.S. Pinafore . In both the Jr. and Sr. years, several of the students took part in the Contest, and came home with high ratings. At the close of the year, we entertained the Seniors at the annual Jr. Sr. Banquet. By this time, many of our able-bodied male students were working their way up to stardom, for In their Senior year, practically all of the first team was made up of the Senior boys. The Operetta, Emperor's Clothes , was presented in the first part of our Senior Year, lu which several of the members of our class had leading roles. In the spring, eight members of the class presented the play, Don't Darken My Door . In May, the Seniors Were honored at a banquet, with the Juniors as hostesses. Baccalaureate services were held Majr c Land on May 17, we said good-bye to all our old schoolmates at the Commencement Program. Don t Darken My Door The Senior Class Play presented In the spring whafl. the following cast: Roger---------------------- —-------Jerome Soderberg Rosemary——------------------------ —Shirley Harvey Tom---------------——----------——------Dale Lockwood Poppy---------------------- —----Evelyn Becker Alec-----——--------—--------------- Kenneth Patterson Jane--—--------------—— ------------—Janet Sage Miss Susie———-----------------------Patricia Wolf Miss Louisa-------------------------Lavina Groen Director-------------—--------------Miss Hunt Music between acts directed by Miss Erna Baars. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Burt Put) 11c School Sunday, May 12th, 1946 Proce 81 onal— _____ Instrumental Group Invocation Rev. Hill Hymn —CongregatIon Scripture Reading and Prayer Special Number Sermon — _____ Rev. Hill Anthem---------------------------------------Girls' Glee Club Benediction---------------------------------Rev. Saddle Response------------------------------------Girls' Glee Club Recessional— — COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Burt Public School Friday, May 17, 1946 —Instrumental Group Mu 8 i c — —Woodwind Group Processional —— —In8tromental Group Invocation———— —Rev. Hill Special Number —Girls' Trio Presentation of Citizenship Award —— —American Legion Aux Special Number-— — — —Mixed Quartette Commencement Address——— — —Dr. T.H. Hlppllca Iowa State College Presentation of Class-----------------------Mr. Officer Awarding of Diplomas National Anthem —Audience Benedict! on —Rev. Hill Music —Instrumental Group Back row: Roger Chaffee, Edward Abbas, James Hhrvey, Emil Hasse Robert Riebhoff, Rani Hasse, Duane Habeger. Middle row: Merlin Madsen, Mary Griese, Margaret Officer, Rhodora Bussie, Stella Rachut, Eldon iiuncan, Miss Thompson. Front row: Arlet Cherland, Joan Mann, Joyce Geilenfeld, oris Salisbury, Phyllis McBride, Marine Dickmeyer, Phyllis Christensen. President Doris Salisbury Vice. Pres. Lugenia Riedel Sec. Treas. Mary Griese Student Council Joyce Geilenfeld Merlin Madsen Let Me Grow Dp The Junior Class Presented their play on January 23rd. The cast consisted of the following: —Lugenia Rled-bl —Mary Griese —Eldon Amcan —Margaret Officer —Arlet Cherland —Joyce Geilenfeld —Stella Rachut —Jim Harvey —Doris Salisbury Synopsis Lerie----------------a young miss of 16----- Muriel— ------- —----her talented sister---- Matt-----------------her musical brother---- Nola Fleming---------their actress mother--- Aunt Lydia-----------their old-maid aunt---- Mary Jo-------—------a young friend-----—--- Arden Daly--—--------a local siren------—— Sill Henderson-------a soldier-------------- Mrs. Holden——————a producer———— Lexie'e boyfriend is coming, Muriel has a chance to be an actress, and Matt plans to play his cornet at a bond rally where all the name band leaders will hear him. But their glamorous mother wants them to set all their plans aside, for a movie producer is coming to sign her up for another youthful role. If she is seen with her grown-up children, she'll ntver get the parti So it's up to them. Matt can pass himself off as a hillbilly gard- ener. Muriel can act as a maid. And, since Nola has admitted to having one young daughter, Lexie must dress as a child of alne I So when Bill arrives he finds a perplexing Lexie--one minute she'll be with him, her charming self, but the next minute she van- ishes with a mysterious headache and no one is around but the little girl with the teddy-bear (really Lexie). To make matters worse, Lexie's flirtatious friend, Arden, means to take Bill away from Lexie. She tells Bm it's all nonsense about the headache—Lexie has really stood him up for an officer I That burns Bill, who is a private, but not half as much as if burns Lexie, who has to stand there and hear Arden Ladle it out. Then Aunt Lydia speaks her mind at last. She makes Nola realize what she is doing to her children. Sacrificing them to her personal vanity I It's a shock to Nola. But she proves she is a true mother after all. In a whirlwind fast finale she helps Muriel land her opportunity„ gives Matt his chance to play his cornet, and snatches Lexie out of her little girl trimmings intime to thwart Arden's snatch for Bill. Back row: James Garman, Harold. V.'ard, Lester Steward, Kaye Holding, Jack McMullen, Eugene Meyer, Harold Reimers, Leonard Larape, Gary Kienitz, Miss Spindler. Front row: Helen Gettman, Jane Keith Marilyn Ditsworth, Beverly Ditsworth, Helen Graham, Betty Jean Batt, Shirley Lockwood, Kathleen Groen, Gwen Mann, Jo Ann Shipler, Jean Leeper. resident: Jack McMullen Vice. Pres: Jane Keith Sec. Treas: Shirley Lockwood Student Council: Gwen Mann, Kaye Holding Why the teacher gets that drah, worn out look around 4:00- FROM: Answering Jim's stupid ouestions. Telling Jack, Gary, Kaye and Harold R. to get busy. Listening to Betty Jean, Leonard and Harold W. chew gum. Telling Marilyn, Helen and Gwen to stop that silly giggling. Commanding Eugene.and.Lester to quit moving their chairs around. Being unable to stump Beverly, Shirley, Jane and Helen G. with hard questions. Telling Kathleen, Jean and JoAnn to stop talking. Back row: Gary Schenk, Milton Salisbury, Junior Rachut, - onald Garman, Bueford Klckbush, Donald Elmers, Carol Relmers, Mp. Torgerson. Pront row: Joan McWhorter, Marlene Dremmel, Joyce Ryerson, Louise Presthus, Delores Black, Evelyn Daniels, Darlene Elmers, Marilyn Trunkhlll. President: Junior Rachut Vice. Pres: Bueford Klckbush Sec. Tree : Joyce Ryerson °tudent Council: Marlene Dremmel, Milton Salisbury OUR 'OFF THE RECORD' NAMES Milton Salisbury--------- Barney Evelyn Daniels----------- Effle Bueford Klckbush------—— Klckie Marlene Dremmel Junior Rachut — Joan McWhorter • John Groen Joyce Ryerson Donald Elmers -----— Darrel McFarland —— Gary Schenk -- ... Darlene Elmers ■ Donald Garman — —— Dolores Black ------ Carol Relmers Marilyn Trunkhlll - Molly - Herman - Jo — Grunt Jay—cee - Donnie - Mac -k Skunk - Elmers - lefty . Tub • Carloes — Snpty Back row: Haward Sewick, John eesman, ordon Baer, Joan ScfanSider, Lavonne Daniels, Gale Carlton,Carodine Koepke, Gladys Groen, Mertin‘Steward, Lynn Ward, Donald McCauley, Middle row: Douglas Eddy, Roger Steward, Hay Sewick, Joan Gifford, Ethelreda Lampe, Harriet Griese, Lavonne Bleich, Norma Sankev, Robert Batt, Earl Gessman, Richard Thompson, Mrs. Bemel. Front row: Russell Rarsons, Gary Reynolds, Charlotte Dremmel, Falraa Joy Olsen, Doris Elckbush, Delores Gifford, Fern Habeger, Velma Veisks, Yvonne itsworth, Gary Schichtl, Layton Rash. Back row: Betty Riebhoff, Virginia Baer, Myrna Weiske, Glenda Black, Barbara Fardgrove, Doris Abbas, Mary Officer, Shirley Wiener,' Esther Hasse, Sherry Gifford. Middle row: Jack Gettman, Eugene Steward, Richard Gifford, Arthur Campney, Donald Reiraers, Daryle Leeper, Richard Campney, EuClaire Meyer, Larry Holding, Max Sewick, Miss Hadlg. Front row: Jean Gettman, Rochelle Andrews, Madonna Vogel, Doris Wiener, Jerald Torgerson, Jimmy McMullen, Philip Soderberg, Gerald Coffey. Back row: Larry Hinckley, Darwin Koepke, Aria Mae Moore, Janice Kickbush, Dennis Hammerstrom, Clinton Godden, Bruee Holding, John Haase. Middle row: Betty Groen, shirley Meiers, Betty Lu Mitchell, JoAnn ittmer, Jimmy Purdue, Alfred Ward, Jerry McMullen, Linda Hash, Sheila Rachut, Mias Melbrandt. Front row: Lucille Bifford, Maxine Batt, Velma Groen, Darla Buaaie, Sherrill Stewart, Maudo Sankey, Janet Ackerman, Nellie Ward. Back row: Max Baer, Aatherine Mardgrove, Mary Helen -Black, Rodney Kickbush, arry Dreyer, Harold Batt, Richard Stewart, Caryle Black, Ann Lichter, Arlan Johnson, Vernal Koeatler, David Christensen, Miss Fdel. Front row:Beverly Larson, Arlyce Johnson, Karen Lavernz, Gary Giddings, Ronald Daniels, Darlene Gifford, Marlene Black, Karen Steward, Alice Thompson, GerAld Garraan, Lewis Rieth, Richard Wiener, Tony Angus. n Back row: Shirley Lockwood, Frances Habeger, Mary Griese, Stella Rachut, Rhodora tussle, Margaret Officer, Patricia Wolf, Lavina Groen, Joan Shlpler, Joyce Hyer80n Middle row: LaVonne Shlpler, Helen Rachut, Shirley Harvey, Joan Mann, Joyce Gellenfeld, Beverly Bussle, Evelyn Becker, Kathleen Groen, Marlene Dr8mmel, Jane Keith. Front row: Joan McWhorter, Janet Sage, Arlet Cherland, Lugenla Riedel, Marilyn Dltsworth, Helen Graham, Beverly Dltsworth, Maxine Dicioneyer, Mary Lee Parsons, Helen Gettman, Mi8s Baars. Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club started at the beginning of the year with thirty two members, but during the year two members dropped. At our first meeting, Patricia Wolf was elected President; Stella Rachut, Vice President; Margaret Officer, Sec. and Treas; and Mary Lee Parsons and Beverly Bussle, Librarians. In our first appearance, the Glee Club took part in the Chrlstma Program. It was an impressive opening candlelight procession of thirty girls and their instructor wearing gray robes as they marched from the stage to their seats, with were outlined by tall candlebra. Besides selections during the program, they assisted the Junior High In a choral reading. To conclude the program, the beautiful Alleluia Chorus was sung. This same group took part In the Spring Concert and are plan- ning to take part In Contest the first week in April. Because a Class B Glee Club can only have twenty-four members, six of them iti.ll not be able to take part In the actual singing at contest but will accompany the Glee Club to Contest. As the last performance of the year, the Girls Glee Club sang the Anthem at Baccalaureate. The Grade Operetta was given by the grades one to six on Thursday, February 14th, at eight o'clock in the High School Aud. The Cast St. Valentine---Daryle Leeper First Helper----Larry Holding Second Helper——Donald Reimers Cupid-— -----—-Max Baer Queen of Hearts-Mary Officer Jack-----------Jerry McMullen Jill-----------Sheila Ann Rachut Knave of Hearts—John Hasse Chorus of Laces, Hunpty Dumpty—David Christensen Mary Contrary—Myma Weiske Little Jack Horner—Larry Hinckley Hearts, Verses, Roses, Daisies, Pinks, and Children. Synopsis St. Valentine is greatly disturbed because of the lack of originality in his Valentines for this year. One of his helpers suggests that they use Jack and Jill of Mother Goose fame for a love theme for Valentines. When St. Valentine and his helpers go to the castle to get acquainted with Jack and Jill they find the£r queen of tarts getting things ready for a valentine party so they hide behind a screen on one side of the room. Then the knave steals the tarts the queen has baked. After everyone arrives St. Valentine and his helpers come out of their hiding place. Everyone is so surprised that they forget about the tarts the knave has stolen. Then all of a sudden the queen misses the tarts and searches frantically for them. After being told what become of them, she goes to find the knave who is in hiding be- cause he fears the queen's wrath. His curiousity to attend the Valentine Wedding of Jack and Jill drove hi n to the scene of the ceremony where the queen is too. The knave dasher in the Gardan of Mary Quite Contrary because he knows the queen will not punish him there. After the wedding ceremony Jack and Jill begin their lives as a Valentine so they pose for St. Valentine with all of their friends around them. The Emperor's Clothes Charactere Beaumonde---------Snperor of Gran' Manteau--Dale Lockwood. Baron Archlvioux--Emperial Chancellor-------Gary Klenitz Prince Jarrotler--A Courtier of high degree-Jim Fredrickson Princes Chausette—-Daughter of Snperor------Helen Bachut Flou Flou---------Swindler------------------Evelyn Becker Fr 1 non—————Swindler— ——————-----Kenneth Patterson Pierre— ——-------—Courtier-------- —----——Duane Habeger Tolnette----—-----Companion to the Princes--Lugenla Riedel Guards, Courtiers, Townspeople, Dances were played by the other members of Mixed Chorus, and the children by the grades. The Story Beaumonde, Saperor of Gran' Manteau, is a slave to clothes. They are his delight, and style in his obesslon. His daughter, the fair Princes Chausette, is In love with Prince Jarrotlere. She has finally won her fathers consent to their bethrothal, and he h s set a day for the celebration of this Important event. As the townspeople and courtiers are discussing the Enperor's new clothes, and his scorn of all the town tailors, there arrive Fripon and Flou-Flou, Two clever rogues who entertain them with burlesque sllght-of-hand. The Emperor enters, and discusses with his Chancellor, Archlvioux, his lack of suitable garments for the approaching festivities. Fripon and Flou-Flou overhear and offer their services, stating that they will weave for the Emperor's gown a magic fabric which Is Invisible to all but his wise and loyal subjects. The Emperor Is intrigued by the Idea, and despite the pro- tests of the Prince and Princess, he orders a suit of clothes. The chests take up residence In the town, and work busily on an empty loom and spinning wheel. Those who peer In the windows can see nothing, but dare not say so. The same is true of Archlvioux. Vhen the Errroeror comes for a fitting, even he can see nothing, and he Is bewildered and astonished. Naturally , he will! not admit that his vision Is thus at fault, but insists that he Is being duped, and the Prince Is banished for his pains. However, he steals back two days later, and meets the Princess in the sauare at night. He assures her of his love, and plans to pursue and capture the rogues when they leave the city. On the following day, The Festival of Flowers , the Emperor appears before his people, and when he comes Into view Is dis- covered attired in his c own and underwear. In a formal speech he announces the conferring of degrees on the two scamps. The children, dancing Into the midst of the celebration, catch sight of the Emperor, and call out, Why, he has nothing on . They will not be pushed aside, but persist In repeating this true and embarrassing fact. When the townspeople admit the truth of It, the Emperor sends for the rogues, to wreak swift justice upon them. They are not to be found, and his anger then turns on Archlvioux for permitting the Imposition. Just then the Prince comes with the swindlers, and for his reward, wins the Princess for his bride. Back row: Gary Eeynolds, Gale Carlson, Harriet Griese, Dale Lockwood, Kenneth Patterson, Arlet Cherland. Middle row: Helen Eachut, Beverly Ditsworth, Stella Eachut, Junior Eachut, Prances Haheger, Lavonne Bleich, Jerome Soderherg, Pern Haheger, Hichard Campney, Miss Baars, Mary Griese, Margaret Officer. Front row: Shirley Lockwood, Evelyn Becker, Charlotte Dremmel, Palma Joy Olsen, Yvonne Ditsworth, Donglas Eddy, Duane Haheger, Joyce Geilenfeld, Marilyn Ditsworth, Joan McWhorter, Marlene Dremmel. BAND The Burt High School Band started the year with an enrollment of twenty-five. Later five new members were added. The hand gave a concert February 5th, which was their first public appearance. Between Acts of the childrens Valentine Operetta, the hand played and the Pep Band assisted at every home basketball game. On February 21, all but two members of the band attended the band clinic at Forest City, Iowa. Three members, Shirley Lockwood, Stella Eachut, and Beverly Ditsworth, took part in the one hundred and seventy five piece band, which presented a concert in the eve- ning. Alvin Edgar of Iowa State College at Ames, and Myron Bussel of Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls, Iowa were the directors. STUDENT COUNCIL Back row: Jerome Soderberg, Kenneth Schneider, Kaye Holding, Merlin Madsen, Milton Salisbury. Front row: Beverly Bussie, Gwen Mann| Joyce Geilenfeld Marlene Dremmel. ECHO STAFF Back row: Kenneth Schneider, Frances Habeger, Beverly Bussie Kenneth Patterson, Beverly Ditsworth, Joyce Ryerson, William Madsen, Arlet Cherland, Miss Hunt. Front row: Dale Lockwood, Lavonne Shipler, Janet Sage, Evelyn Becker, Shirley Harvey. CONTEST ENTRIES Top row: Shirley Lockwood; piano. Played, Russels of Spring , hy Christian Sinder. She received a second rating. Sextette: Lugenia Riedel, Joyce Ryerson, Beverly Ditsworth, Mary Grlese, Margaret Officer, Stella Rachut. They sang, White Gardens , and Willie Take Your Drum . They re- ceived a third rating. Trios Helen Rachut, Evelyn Becker, Mary Lee Parsons. They sang, Sky fairies , and The Piper Along The Way . They received a first rating. Second row: Soloist: Helen Rachut. She sang, Solvejg's Song , and received a second rating. Saxophone soloist: Joan McWhorter. She played, Goin1 Home . She received a third rating. Clarinet quartet: Douglas Eddy, Yvonne Ditsworth, Marilyn Ditsworth, Duane Habeger. They played, ughetta of the Little Bells , and received a second rating. Soloist: Evelyn Becker. She sang, Nocturne , and Shoes . She received a first rating. Soloist: Kenneth Patterson. He sang, Blind Ploughman , and Sexton of Dumble Down Day . He received a first rating. Third row: Madrigal: (hack row) Kenneth Patterson, Duane Haheger, Dale Lockwood, Gary Keinitz, Junior Rachut. (front row) Mary Lee Parsons, Helen Rachut, Evelyn Becker, Stella Rachut. They sang, Hard By A Fountain , and Rohin Goodfellow , and received a first rating. Baritone soloist: Junior Rachut. He played, Castles In The Air , and received a second rating. Quartet: Lugenia Riedel, Helen Rachut, Evelyn Becker, Beverly Ditsworth. They did not enter contest, hut many public appearances during the year. Xy. Soloist: Arlet Cherland. She played, Parade of the Tin Soldiers , and received a second rating. Bottom row: Tenor Sax. soloist: Stella Rachut. She played, Nola , and received a first rating. Soloist: Gary Keinitz, who sang Big Bass Viol , and received a first rating. Flute soloist: Shirley Lockwood. She played, Spring Song . She received a first rating. Soloist: Lugenia Riedel. She sang, Xnowest Thou Yonder Land , and received a second rating. Clarinet soloist: Marilyn Ditsworth, who played Le Secret , and received a third rating. Soloist: Joyce Ryerson. She sang, Lullaby and The Lilac Tree and received a first rating. Baritone Sax. Soloist: Beverly Ditsworth. She played Carnival of Venice , and received a second rating. The Girls' Glee Club, the other entry in the contest, received a first rating. An first ratings will go to the State Music Contest on April 26th, and 27th, at Sac City. Back rov: Janice Kickbueh, Phillip Soderberg, Jimmy McMullen, Glenda Black, Doris Wiener, Jerry McMullen, 'barren Rentz, Clinton Godden. Front row: Rochelle Andrews, Esther Hasse, Mary Officer, Betty Ini Mitchell, Linda Rash, Sheila Rachut, John Hasse. TONETTE BAND This Tonette Band was organized last year, and Is a selected group. It has appeared in several public programs this year. There are twenty more puoils studying tonette who have not as yet made any public appearances. Besides being a pleasure to play with a group, tonette bands are very educational, offering excellent pre-band training. The school purchased the Instruments last year, but since then the pupils have become interested and have bought them. Another group of tonettee has been organized this year. Some of them are far enough along that they have become a member of the Tonette 1. The members of Tonette 11 are: Jerry McMullen Glenda Black Arthur Campney Joan Dittmer Janet Ackerman Shirley Meier Maude Sankey Darla Buesie Darwin Koepke Dennis Hammerstrom Nellie Ward Larry Hinckley Velma Groen Betty Groen Warren Rentz Maxine Batt Clinton Godden Aria Moore Janice Kickbueh Yvonne Ditsworth is their able pianist bo ys Sectional WSinners 194 - 946 Back row: Jack McMullen; manager, Milton Salisbury, James Harvey, Harold. Peimers, Robert Reibhoff, Donald Andreasen, Merlin Madsen, Mr. Torgerson. Front row: Jerome Soderberg, William Madsen, James Fredrickson, Emil Hasse, Dale Lockwood, Paul Hasse, Eldon Duncan. BOYS' BASKETBALL The Burt High quintet started out a good season by downing Lone Rock 23-9. The seasons record is 17 wins and 7 loses, including county, sectional and district tournaments. In the county tournaments, Burt went right up to the finaLs of the South half, but was defeated by Luverae. We played Grant of the ncrth half for the consolation prize, which was a basketball. We played Titonka with the co-operation of the Burt Independents for the benefit of tuberculosis. Eighty-seven dollars was cleared for the fund. We went through the sectional by defeating three teams, St. Cecelia's of Algona, Cylinder, and Lone Rock respectively. We received a trophy and were qualifiers for the district. The district was held at Estherville. We were defeated in the first round by Armstrong in a close hard fought game by a score of 25-24. The first seven consisted of Eldon Duncan, Willianf Madsen, Dale Lockwood, Jim Fredrickson, Jerome Soderberg, Paul Hasse, and Emil Hasse. ■ The seasons record, is as follows: Burt H N n N 23 -H- Lone Rock 8 22 -H- Titonka 25 30 -T- Thompson 19 25 -H- Armstrong 49 48 -H- Lakota 21 31 -T- Swea City 48 45 -T- LoneRock 30 20 -H- Thompson 16 50 -H- Senaca 26 32 -T- Armstrong 44 46 -H- Ledyard 31 32 Co. Tournaments at Algona Wesley 24 31 Co. Tournaments at Algona Titonka 28 20 Co. Tournaments at Algona Luverne 50 32 -T- Lakota 26 44 Couty Constolation Grant 24 21 benefit here Titonka 19 50 -H- Renton 24 44 -T- Titonka 34 21 -H- Swea City 41 50 Sectional at Algona St. Ceclia 30 38 Sectional At Algona Cylinder 28 32 Sectional at Algona Lone Rock 21 24 District at Estherville Armstrong 25 The Second team squad consisting of Milton Salisbury, Merlin Madsen, Harold Riemers, Robert Reibhoff, James Harvey, and Donald Andreason, has a good record as much as they played. Becuase of girls' bakketball, they were confined to only four games, winning two. Their record is as follows: Burt 31 -T- Armstrong 29 n 17 -H- Swea City 26 N 12 -T- Swea City 25 N 20 -H- Armstrong 19 The Burt School is very proud of the acheivements of the boys this year, and of the fine tronhy they won for the school. Although we are losing most of our first team, we hope to build up a fine one again next year that will really go places. Back row: Milton Salisbury, onald Andreason, Emil Hasse Jerome Soderberg, Merlin Madsen, Mr. Torgerson. Front row: Paul Hasse, Eldon Duncan, William Madsen, Dale Lockwood, James Fredrickson, Jack McMullen, The Burt Baseball team carried a good fall season by winning five out of eight games played. Although three of the were won by wide margins, two were played with close scores and several innings overtime. Burt was host to the sectional baseball tournaments last fall in which eight teqms competed. After eliminating three teams, Bancroft took the sectional. The infield was made up of Jack McMullen, Jim Fredrickson, Eldon Duncan, Milton Salisburyl Emil Hasse, and Dale Lockwood. Paul Hasee, William Madsen, Jerome Soderberg, Kenneth Schneider, Donald Andreason and Merlin Madsen filled the outfield posts. Schedule of games played are as follows: 3urt 5 Lone Hock 4 n 15 Alumni 5 ii 18 Lone Hock 7 N 8 Lakota 3 n 1 Fenton 11 n 10 Fenton 11 n 11 (sectional) Titonka 12 5 Lakota 4 Back row: Mr. Torgerson, Phyllis Christensen, Mary Griese, Margaret Officer, Khodora Bussie, Shirley Lockwood, Beverly Bu88ie, Helen Graham, Mrs. Torgerson. Front row: Joyce Geilenfeld, Marilyn Ditsworthl Stella Hachut, Betty Jean Batt, Svelyn Daniels, Dori8 Salisbury, Gwen Mann. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Girls Basketball is a new activity in Burt this year, and ha? interested many of the girls, in that there is 14 members. Money for the suits was obtained by selling magazines, and also refreshments at the county baseball tournaments. With the loss of only one member this year, the girls are looking forward to a winning team next year. 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