Dassel High School - Viking Yearbook (Dassel, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1954 volume:

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THE DAZZLER Dassel High School Dassel, Mlnnesota '91 3' I IN MEMORIUM Dr GalenK Sellers,M D Because of h1S smcere mterest 1n the young people of the commumty and 1n Dassel I-hgh the staff ded1 cates the 1954 Dazzler to Dr G K Sellers As a phys1c1an he placed serv1ce above personal reward as a fr1end he was always avazlable for counsel as a sportsman he stood for h1gh 1deals of part1c1pat1on as a c1t1zen and veteran h1s loyalty was unques t1oned In h1s pass1ng the Commun 1ty and Dassel I-hgh lost a staunch frlend I r W ., I 5 , 1 If 6 CQ . Carl J. Moc Superimcndam Administration V' S Q '39 in fb. x. fl K fl, X 5 Z f nitcf, if , 1 ly X S. vf4f,'?fCc'fLC ' Io eph M. Nygaard of TDK X Principal A 4 r Senior Advisor ,ff rf ,fl , V' Vx Cvx Facultv . K 2 ROBERT BLOCK Q ff Engllsh ,v 'Q Q: fir- y ELGENE OLSON of Htstory and Football Q X5 ROBERT HARTMAN Busmess Rt latlons and Band BETTY HALVORSON C' I C7 Encz,l1sh and Llbrary F RICHARD HA E I 0 Chemlstry 9 6, f-uv Basketball and ba eball JANE KASCHT Home Eco omlcs MMM NEIL CASHMAN Mathemaucs and Basketball MILTON KORPI Agnculture Sponsored by OLSON S FRIENDLY LUNCH 3 LUCILLE SCHLEICHER Commerctal Jn., 3 Elementary Teachers MISS OLSON Frrst Grade fax '1- Wu. MRS LARSON Second Grade M ,H lm Q 'QP viii MISS LOREINZ MRS HARDY Thrrd Grade Fourth Grade MISS JOHIN-SON MRS WIDLUND Flfth Grade 5lXlh Grade Sponsored by M 8a M LUMBER LSL OIL 4 Custodians ,N Nth- xv- 'T Robert Boreen elbert Issacson Bus Drlvers 1 ' 'Xi Xxx L R Cher Noreen Ted Werder Morrrs Ramey Mal Bollman Clrff Isaacson Office Secretary Cooks '73 Sponsored by Gwen Bell Mrs Wlcker Mrs Gordon Mrs Mattson Q MINNESOTA POULTRY SERVICE P ,r D 1 Q 5 fi . ,M , 5 fi ' ' F H ' 1 .,, If ff M, f L - hu s. 5 sf , . .W NIH' Q C I 3 S S CLASS OFFICERS President .............. Robert Sellers Vice-President ........... Francis Palm Secretary ............ Marjorie Benson Treasurer .... . ........ Orrin Bly CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Talisman Rose Gold and Gray CLASS MOTTO We Climbed The H111 The Mountain Stands Before SCHOLASTIC HONORS OF THE CLASS OF 1954 Valedictorian Robert Sellers Third Mary Jo Bengtson Fourth Margery Nelson Fifth Ruth Lind 7 ' D Us. Salutation. . .. .' .' .' .' .i .O .. .I .I liarold Rice Jr. N vii ,av 27 - A--fs, pc J 'dcpiff vi: G! ' ,yi ,u 1 O s. I, Y djf' If 3 - Arima' ' 1 . . N' - f I In . 1 if w J if if i fr.- ALYCE ANDERSON -- Ajax -- A girlwithasmile is a girl worthwhile. G. A. A. 1, 4, Dazzler 2, 3, 4, Annual 4, Class Play 3, Library Club 2, 4, Chorus l, 2, 4, Pep Club 4. ANN ANDERSON -- Anna -- Whenworkinterferes with love affairs--forget the work. Class Sec,3,Annual4,Chorus l,2,3,4, Homecoming Queen Attendent 4, Band Carnival Queen 2, Pep Club 4. DARRELL ANDERSON -- Andy -- His life is ded- icated to one woman. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Camera Club 2, 3, Dazzler 4, Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Sec. 4. HELEN MARIE ANDERSON -- Maria -- HOpe for the best, Prepare for the worst, Take what you get. G. A. A. 2, Dazzler 3, 4, Annual 4, Chorus 1, we-00 L its BEVERLY ALMGREN -- Butch -- or give me death. Give me romance G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. 4, Dazzler 2, 3, 4, An- nual 4, Librarv Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, Chorus 1, 2 Pep Club 4. ' LYNNETTE ANDEPS -- Lynn -- Her heart is in the Junior Class--but she's a loyal Senior, Usher 2: Dazzler 3, 4, Annual 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Pep 3 4 Nl M Ni Pep Band 3, 4, Chorus 1, Q, ', , . Club 4, Sax Trio, Madrigals 3. 5.3 IRMA ANDERSON -- Anna -- things to have up your sleeve is yo G, A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dazzler 2, Library Club 3, 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 4, Pep Club 4. . ...3,-1, 1 if . One of the best ur funnybonef' 3, 4, Annual 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, LYNNETTE BENSON -- Tootsie -- She is the quiet kind whose nature never varies. G. A. A. 2, Dazzler Ll, 3, 4, Annual 4, Library Club 2, 3, 4, Band l, S, Pep Band l, Chorus 1. Sponsored by DASSEL STATE BANK MARY IO BENGTSON -- Bingo -- Her active mind and sparkling eyes in brightness sweetly harmonize. StudentCouncil 1, Usher 2, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2, Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4, Dazzler 4, Annual 3, 4, Class Play 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Board Member 4,Clarinet Trio 2, Pep Band 1, 2, German Band 1, 2, M.M,M,3,4, V.P. 3, Pres. 4, Chorus 1, 3, 4, Ac- companist 1, 2, 3, 4, Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, Trio 1, 2, 3,Mixed Octette 1, Madrigals 3, Pep Club 4, Home- coming Attendent 1. MARJORIE BENSON -- Marge -- She was born silly and had a relapse. ClassSec.4, Usher 2, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Dazzler 3, 4, Annual 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 4, Pep Club 4, M, M, M, 3, 4, Historian 4. N KENNETH FLOREN -- Ken -- Tall of stature, kind of heart. Student Council2,Class Pres. 1, Treas. 2, F. F. A. 1, Football 4, Basketball 2, 3, Annual 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Pep Band 3, Chorus 4, Lettermen's Club 4. DOLORES FREEMAN -- Dee Dee -- Common sense belongs to her. Student Council 3, Class V. P. 3, Dazzler 2, 3, Class Play 3, Library Club 3,4, Chorus 1, 4, Band Carnival Queen 1, Homecoming Attendenr 4, Annual 4, Bus. Mgr. Sponsored by BROWN'S CAFE - ALVINA 84 EARL Y' QQ 156 -J'fs.o.,Qvf-J' ,L-eJ'lo 0. ' Tal QJL-A-A-A-at O'-4 afgl Crvyiw-fr . fk' ORRlNBLY-- Blee -- There's friendliness smile, wit in his speech, and energy in his deeds. Student CouncilV. P.4, Class Treas. 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, Usher 3, Football 3, 4, Wrestling 2, 4, Track 3, Class Play 3,Band 3,4, Pep Band 4, Lettermen's Club 3, 4, Pep Club, Sec. 4, Dazzler 4, Annual 4. CHARLES BOLLMAN -- Charlie -- Silence is golden. F. F. A. 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Annual 4. EARL BROWN -- Earlie -- I rise from bed in the morning, not because l'm dissatisfied with ir, but be- cause I can't carry it with me during the day. Annual 4. JESS ELZEA -- Aninnocentface--but one can never te11. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, V. P. 4, Annual 4. .v. -.JEL JAMES HAAPALA- Tex One enemy is too much. Football 3,45 Basketball 2.3.45 Camera Club l,2,3,45 Annual 4g Band l,2,3,45 Pep Band 35 Lettermen's Club 3.4. JOHN HAGLUND- Jock Don't jump at me girls-- l'm no conclusion. F.F.A. l.25Football2.3,4gAnnua145 Chorus 45 Home- coming Attendant 3,45 Pep Club 45 Letrcrmen's Club 3.4, Treas. 4. PETER JOHNSON- Pete Girls-you make me blush. F.F.A.1,2,3,4. V.P.3, Sec. 45 Football 1,2.3.4. Capt. 45 Wrestling 2.3.45 Annual 45 Class Play 35 Letter- men's Club 3.45 Band 1.2.35 Pep Club 45 Chorus 45 Homecoming King 4. RUTH LIND- Ruthie She can study, she can play, she's a friend in every way. Band l.2,3,45 Pep Band 1,2,3,45 Brass Quartette 3,45 German Band lg Chorus 45 M.M.l'vl. 3.4. Sec. 35 Pep Club 4g Annual 45 Usher 25 Homecoming Queen At- tendant Zg G.A.A. 3.4. V.P. 45 Student Council 2.4, Pres. 45 Dazzler 3.45 Girls State. PATRICIA GOOD- Pat Ready to work. ready to help whoever she may. Dazzler 35 Annual 45 Band l,2,3.45 Chorus 1.35 Pep Club 4. STANLEY GLYNN- Ben There mustbe alot of work in him, for none has ever come out. Football 3.45 Basketball 2.3.45 Camera Club l,2,3.45 Annual 45 Lettermen's Club 3.4, i Q. 4' lr DELORES MILLER- DoDo Never say more than necessary. G.A.A. 1.45 Dazzler 2.3.45 Annual 45 Library Club 2.3.45 Chorus 1.2.3445 Pep Club 4. WILTON MONSON- Willie Beware--he may do something sensational F.F.A. l.2,3,-45 Chorus l.2.l3.4. Sponsored by DASSEL CRE AMERY 6 C CHARLES NELSON- Jerry ldon'tlike the teachers, the subjects too deep, I'd cut the class but I need the sleep. Wrestling 2,35 Library Club 35 Class Play 35 Class Treas. 25 F.F.A. 35 Lettermen's Club 3.4. MARGERY NELSON- Swede The cheer of whose laugh and whose pleasant word hushed all murmurs of discontent. Band 1,2,3,4, Concertmaster 4, Board member 2, Brass Quartette 3,4, Trumpet Trio 2,3,45 German Band 1,25 Chorus 1,45 Mixed Octette 15 M.M.M. 3,45 Pep Club 45 G.A.A. 2.3.45 Student Council 2,3,45 Dazzler 45 Annual 45 Class V.P. 3. lxP x Quik 'Q QA 'Y is A M ALM- Fannie Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn't do. ClassV.P. 45 G.A.A. 1,25 Dazzler 3,45 Annual 4, As- sociate Editor, Library Club 2,3-,4, Pres. 35 Chorus 1, 2. KARIN QUARNSTROM- Kris It's niceto be natural when you 're naturally nice. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Sec. 45 Dazzler 2,3,4, Editor 45 An- nual 4 Library Club 2 3 4 Sec 2 4 Chorus 1 Sponsored by EL MAR BEAUTY SHOP 'in' xfwu -.-gp WARREN NELSON- Fuzz A bachelor's life is a wonderful thing, still let's not be narrow minded. Student Council 35 F.F.A. 15 Football 45 Annual 45 Homecoming Attendant 2,45 Pep Club 45 Lettermen's Club 4. JANICE NORDSTROM- Jan She makes hcr school days bright and sunny because she's always, always funny. Usher 2,35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Pres. 45 Dazzler 3,45 An- nual 45 Band 1,2.3,45 Pep Band 2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Madregals 35 M.M.M. 3,45 Pep Club 4. CLARICE OLSON- C1airee She's true to her word, her work and her friends. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4, Treas. 25 Dazzler 3,4, Associate Ed- itor 45 Annual 45 Class Play 35 Band 2,3,4, V.P. 45 Chorus 2,3,45 M.M.M. 3,4, Sec. 45 Homecoming Queen 45 Pep Club 4. DALE OLSON- Skelly Thereby hangs a tale. Camera Club 15 Band 1,2,3,4, Pres, 4. Trumpet Trio 2,3,45 Pep Band 1,2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 Swing Band 2.3, 45 M.M.M. 3,4, Treas. 4. NN! Q n 1 1 - n I - It 5 If A, . 2 ' 'f' , 'mf 3 fo a m .4 , ' ' T , , 3 .. if 2 WW ' ' WK 'fix in 3 1' N' npJ S 5 5 ,V 1 1 5.2 Ji 1 5 F KENNETH SCHUMANN -- Ken -- I'll do anything as long as it's easy. F. F. A. 1, 45 Projection Operator 15 Camera Club 1, Annual 45 Chorus 1, 4. ROBERT SELLERS -- Doc -- But I don't see it that way, Mr. Einstein. Student Council 2, 3, 45 Class Sec. 15 Class Pres. 2, 3, 45 Projection Operator 15Usher 35 Boy's State5 Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Pres. 25 Annual 2, 3, 45 Edit0l' ' 4 , 1' .. ' 4 MW A 'it W1 ' 2 J KAREN TOMLINSON -- Kaudie -- I fell on my head, but it didn't affect me, it didn't affect me, it didn't affect me. Class Sec. 25 G. A. A. 1, 2, 45 Dazzler 3, 45 Annual 45 Class Play 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 45 SwingBand 1, 25 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45 Sextette 45 Madri- gals 35 Homecoming Attendent 3, 45 M, M, M, 3, 4, V. P. 45 Sax Trio 35 Band Board 45 Pep Club 4. CLARICE WERNER -- She puts her troubles in a box and sits on the lid and laughs. G. A. A. 1, 25 Dazzler 35 Annual 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 45l7ep Club 4. :fy HAROLD RICE -- Harry -- Long, Lean and Like- able. Student Council 15 Usher 35 Football 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Camera Club 2, 35 Annual-15 Class Play 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Band 1, 25 Lettermen's Club 3, 4. VERDA RUDQUIST -- l'm here although I don't tell anyone. G. A. A. 1, 25 Annual 45 Chorus 1, 2. .J x--' Af? ROGER WERNER -- Row-ger -- 1was once caught studying, but I've almost lived down the disgrace. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, Pres. 45 Football 1, 2, 3, 45Wrestling 2, 3, 45 Camera Club,1, Dazzler 45 An- nual45 Class Play 35 Library Club, Treas. 3, 45 Chorus 1, 2, 45 bettermen's Club 2, 3. MAURICE ZIEGLER -- Zeke -- An active mind, ideas clever5 full of fun and jolly ever. Projection Operator 15 Annual 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 4- Swing Band 15 Chorus 4. Sponsored by HOLM BROS. Class Hlstorv In September 1950 forty frve spurred freshmen boarded the Super let D I-l S to begrn a four year tr1p around the Solar System We chose as our Ptlot Kenneth Floren Co prlot luluts Radunz Navrgator Robert Sellers and Radroman Jerry Nelson Our Gutdes were Mrss Olson and Mr l-ljermstad Due to lack of an oxygen mask Donald Dantelson was left at a space statron to be transferred back to earth Ann Anderson flew tn from Lrtchfreld We resumed our flrght the second year mth our crew Robert Sellers Margery Nelson Karen Tomlrnson and Kenneth Floren along wrth Mrss lewson and 'vlr Errckson leadrng us on through rough ttmes Emery Ph1ll1ps Inez Provencher Gaylord Stoner and Stanley Ladwtg left us because of a1r stckness George Podratz transferred to another space statron We started our thrrd year by turnrng around for our return tr1p to the earth w1th our crew Bob Sellers Delores Freeman Ann Anderson and Orrrn Bly leadrng us on through numerous a1r pockets Mrss Fortney and Mr Korpt were our leaders on our start back to earth On December 0 and 6 the Juntor Class presented the play Trger l-louse Thts play helped us frnance a ban quet honortng the Senrors at A Day In Mex1co Wrth the addrtron of Earl Brown forty ambrtrous Senrors landed therr shrp atthe let Atr Freldlocated at Dassel They were urged on by Bob Sellers Fannre Lu Palm Margre Benson and Orrm Bly wrth the assrstance of Mr Nygaard and Mr Block As the 1954 Semors graduate they step from D H S wtth brtght eyed eagerness We all hope that success wrll be rn all our classmates future Class Poem The 54 class graduatrng th1s year Leaves these hallowed halls sheddrng a tear As we look back at our class rooms so dear We wtsh graduatrng ttme were not so near Our laughter w1ll rtng throughout the halls After the bell to our classrooms calls We now begrn another hour of learntng Despxte that we are for the outsrde yearntng And now more about the 54 class As we try to descrlbe each lad and lass A good lookrng chrck IS our grrl Bev A She w1ll marry Ort rn a year or two they say She spends her ttme at old Pla Mor A dancmg and wa1tz1ng round the floor Lynnette A a pretty brown eyed lass Would prefer just any commercral class And rf tn band you hear a sweet srght It s because Ralph rlght next to her IS her guy Alyce Anderson Mrs Murdock was she In our class play whose acts numbered three There s one specral fellow for her he does wart He d pay any prrce to make her h1s mate Ann Anderson was a Lrtchfteld lass Before she came to Jotn our class Sez Ann You really don t l1ve T11 you rrde around tn a 37 Chev Sponsored by ANDERSON DASCHER AGENCY 13 0 1 1 1 1 ' ' ' 1 1 u 1 n 1 1 1 , . 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' . . . , , . . 1 1 1 1 . . , 1 1 , . . 11 11 , . , 1 , . . 1 1 , . . 1 11 1 - 1 1 - - - 1 Darrell Anderson a real fine lad In baseball he s the best to be had He yearns for the approachrng graduation day When he ll get h1S diploma and be on hlS way A tall quiet lass lS Helen Marte She s ne er been to London or even Parr She must be a Swede you can tell by a glance For Anderson ISD t a name from France Irma Anderson IS full of fun She 1S well liked by everyone On a certarn Alv1n she has her eye For we know rrght well he 1S her guy Mary Jo B as a person 1S swell When she t1ck1es the xvory she does very well She always greets you Wllh a sm1le Says she to study 15 really worthwhtle Lynnette Benson IS next as you see As for her fr1ends they call her TOOIS1C She s a cute l1ttle lass short and sweet As some fellows say, She can t be beat The g1ggl1est g1rl 1n the class IS Margie B With her friendly ways ll IS easy to see That she ll make good at her teaching vocat1on, W1th St Cloud T C as her locatton Orrin Bly whose nickname IS Blee , In h1s Plymouth you ll see h1m dr1v1ng with glee A baker or the Navy wh1ch w1ll II be? lf1t s the Navy then off to the sea Charles B IS a quret lad To build his strength he wants so bad For graduatron day he s warted long When he gets out he ll be so strong Earl Brown spends many a nite Mixrng up hlS famous Dar1 Deltte Earl used to have a 39 Chev Now he dr1ves a 40 cuz ll s got more gxve Jess Elzea who stands 6 1 On a farmrng career has begun He s shy of women they make him blush When one comes along away he ll rush Ken Floren a b1g handsome guy When he goes by the girls g1ve h1m the eye If to h1s duues he always w1ll heed In h1s career he IS bound to succeed Dolores Freeman 15 Skelly s gal To h1m she s really one swell pal In the l1brary check1ng out books You ll frnd them there exchangrng looks Patricia G better known as Pat ln Study Hall close to Clar1ce W sat Over each other s Jokes they got a b1g k1ck And laughed until they were both nearly sick When you hear a snore in class and you turn around You w1ll f1nd Ben Gunn sleeping sound He 11kes to sleep days and go out at n1ght Tex H who 15 a Finn Is one of the n1cest guy s who s ever been He ll probably be a seed corn man He s also an ardent athlet1c fan John Haglund who was our football end The football players a flymg he did send HIS Ford Wh1Ch IS a pretty slrck car And in the A1r Force he w1ll go far Pete Johnson the muscle bound chap Can often be seen wlth Lois on h1s a In football our full back was Ace In throwing a block he set qurte a pace The S C pres1dent IS a frlendlv young lass She s full of charm wrt and class By now you all know that Ruth rs her name And G A college IS her arm Sponsored by DASSEL BAKE SHOP D ' . With Mary Lou, she 's his special delight. . n ' 1 I ' . l . ' a 4 o 1 p. 14 From Nor West of town comes Delorts M She starts her dut1es wrth vtgor and vrm In the hrgh school chorus her vorce does chlme Home Economtcs also helps pass the trme The next on our l1st 15 Wtlton Sturre He never seems 1n a brg hurry He has chosen to be after graduat1on A farmer as hrs occupat1on We re out of matches you hear someone call But Jerry s to the rescue wrth h1s Ronsonal erry Nelson can be heard walkrng round Whrstlrng the tune There s a Tavern tn the Town Margery N sometrmes known as Swede On her trumpet she s sure to succeed Fun and mrschref rn l1fe she sees And wrth her camera IS a btg tease Warren Nelson alras Fuzz He came round the corner hckety spl1t W1th that Chrysler he sure made a 1 When Jamce comes around all full of Joy There s a good reason for there s always a boy If someume you hear a strange sound It s only Ian drrvmg her Ford around Clarlce O yearns for graduat1on day When she can go out and make her way Clartce and Ted w1ll l1ve on a farm They ll ftll the house wrth love and charm Dale Olson known as Skell When he plays h1s trumpet 1I sounds very well He often holds Delores s hand He hopes someday to have h1s own band Fann1e Palm 15 small and neat Darrell thtnks she s awfully sweet She halls from out by Darwln way And IS seen wrth Andy most everyday Next on our l1st IS Karln Q She s mce to me she s nlce to you She rs the head of our Dazzler staff A sense of humor she llkes to laugh Harry R1ce who s a smart young lad He s 6 3 drrves other BB centers mad He s plenty lucky as we all can see He s got a cute 11ttle gal namely Dolly Greenley Another member of our class Is Verda R a quret lass She s one of the members of G A A And never has much to say To stay away from work and stay away from school Is Kenny Schumann s Golden Rule WOIk1Ug on h1s Dad s farm all day Makes htm an ardent member of F F A Bobby Sellers always has a Queen In school he 15 very smart And always gets the hlghest marks Karen T wtth hatr so fatr Always a fellow 1n her larr ln keeplng appomtments she s always late But she s on t1me for He IS a speclal date Because Frog s her man Clarrce W rs a Btology fan They r1de around tn hrs flylng A Just to pass the t1me of day Roger Werner s goal to reach Is to recetve an A 1n conduct rn speech W1th the teachers he never has pull But he can t be beat for sl1ng1ng the bull Last of all ts Maurrce Z W1th Doc and Rog he ll usually be In Chemtstry he gets ktnda sore When he has to do the work for four Sponsored by BERG S CAFE I . . . . . . . . q - I ' . . ,. . , . - , . . 4 1 .. - 0 I ' ' I I I 7 0 I ' N . 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I I I 15 Alt 400 410 3 O0 '3 4 4 1 '3 4 9 12 10 45 11 45 Plv 1 1 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 0 O 2 1 A Day Wlth The Senlors Earl mrxes a darry delrte and closes up Mr Block wakes up from a dead sleep and says lthrnk I knoxs who crossed my wrres Y sl' Wrlton Xionson gets up and starts mrlkrng hrs frve cows Orrrn gets up to goto work at the bakery Ken S gets up to mrlk hrs 26 cows 'xlary lo gets up and rwrrtes a 10 page summary on Chapter 10 of Socral Zeke dccrdcshe had better sax goodnrght to Ruthre so he can go honre and turn off hrs alarnr clock Ken frnrshcs hrs rnrlkrrrg Mrs Benson calls Margre Irma runs to the nrarl box after rrrarl Oh too early Fanny gets up to call Darrell Margre gets called for the 0th trme and frnally gets up Bob rurrrps out of bed Ben s mother says Land Sakes Sonny Get up' Roll rs taken Mary ,lo pulls rn Jess and Verda start therr darly chat Mrss Halvorson hrdes the Trrbune so the Senrors can t tear current events out of rt Explosron' Ben and Earl are at rt agarn' Mr Block says Alrrght for the 19th trme ' I' Irma Alyce Delores M and Bev go down to help wrth drnner Senrors rush crowd push and shove to head of lunch lrne Mr Korpr assrgned themes to norsy senrors After consultatron Ruthre and Margery N run down to drtto 20 copres of Study Hall Rules Helen Karrn Q and Lynnerte B talk over men rn Home Ec Ben and Earl have therr darly nap rn Socral Mr Block asks Jerry N for a speech Jerry says You mrght as vwell grve me a F Darrell Ben Harry and Tex take off for Basket ball practrce Chet frnally leaves after wartrng for Clarrce Werner Dolores washes harr to prepare for date wrth Dale Ken F rrngs telephone for oth trme Mary Jo strll not home' Jock grves hrs car a once over for the nrght ahead Pete makes Fuzz frnrsh the chores so he can get ready for hrs brg date wrth Lors Bob Rog and Zeke rake off for Cokato to set prns Jerry B calls Ann Be out rn 29 mrnutes Ben Ivwant a fudgrcle Karen What flavor? Alyce srts down to wrrte her darly letter to a certarn someone Lynnette rs havrng her nrghtlx conversatron wrth Ralph on the telephone Ted comes after Clarrce he frnally frnrshed hrs chores Harry thrnks about gorng home Warren takes Jan home after vwork Charlre B takes off for Darwrn Harry frnally goes home Pat Good rs strll up dorng her Shorthand All good Senrors are rn bed Ben and Earl roll rn from Show rn Mpls Daybreak Darrell decrdes to leave Palms so he can get hrs hour of sleep Sponsored by LIEBERG IEWELRY 16 , . l. : ' . ' . V ., . , , . -- e... 4:15 ' . ' ' ' ' ' ' ' . 4: 0 ' ' ' . 5: . ' ' L ' . 5:. 0 . - ' , ' . 5: 5 ' s' ' I j ' ' 6:00 ' ' ' ' ' . 0:30 , ' . 6: 5 ' ' -- , '. 7:03 ' . 7:30 ' 4 ' ' . 8:03 ' . 8: 5 ' ' , , ' 8:30 ' ' . 8:.1 ' . 8: 3 ' ' ' . 8:46 ' - t- - '- F - ' . . 1. 12:02 ' , , , ' . :OO . ' ' ' r ' . 1:03 ' ' ' . ' A ' . :36 , ' ., . ' , 2:20 ' ' ' ' . 3:05 I . 1 . - - ' ' ' :35 Y , ' - ' . -:45 ' ' ' ' ' . :00 ' I ' . :00 . 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Prophecy Beverly Almgren Prrvate Secretary at St Crorx County Hatchery Deer Park Wtsconsrn Lynnette Anders Modelrng at Macys Department Store Alyce Anderson Halr desrgner for long hatr at Myndal Ca1n Ann Anderson Spendrng her summers rn Montana at the ranch Darrell Anderson Workrng on plans for a new D l-l S Helen Anderson Accompanrst for Julrus La Rosa Irma Anderson Head accountant for North Western Bank Mary Jo Bengtson Home Ec xnstructor at St Olaf Lynnette Benson Prrvate secretary at the Medrcal Arts Butldrng Margre Benson Beauty operator at Dassel Beauty Shop Orrrn Bly Supervisor at Tasty Bread head bakery Charles Bollman Truck drrver for a brg furnrture company Earl Brown Head walter at McCarthy s Jess Elzea Owner of a brg lst grade darry farm Kenneth Floren Presrdent of the Nauonal Research for H bomb statrstrcs Dolores Freeman Head lrbrarran at Lrtchfreld hbrary Patricra Good Dolng Good work at the Downstarrs Cafe Stanley Gunn Famous author of book How to Sleep rn Class And Get Away Wrth It Tex Haapala Head of the Haapala Seed Company John Haglund Settrng a new speed record for Jet planes Ruth Lrnd Learmng safer drrvrng techmques Delores Mrller Head Secretary for the Navy department Wrlton Monson Testrng so1l on hrs farm Jerry Nelson Bartender at Berg s Pool Hall Margery Nelson Medrcal Secretary for Dr Houts Warren Nelson Runnrng a yacht club at Washrngton Lake Janrce Nordstrom Head nurse at Lrtchfreld Hospital CIBIICC Olson Supt of the Dassel Grade School Dale Olson Assrstant to the head lxbrarran at Lrtch L1b Fannre Palm Workmg on lnterror Decoratrng for a new D H S Karrn Quamstrom Head receptromst at Swedrsh Hosprtal Harold Rxce General manager at Prrde Verda Rudqurst Chref cook at Kenny s restaurant Kenneth Schumann Manager at Kenny s restaurant Robert Sellers Head doctor at Mayo s Clmrc Karen Tomlrnson Manufacturer of flavored fudgsrcles Clarrce Werner Head cook for the Nelson Cole Seed Company Roger Werner Takrng the place of the retrred Farmer Marlrn rn the wrestlrng world Maurice Zxegler In partnershrp wrth Frank Gordon grvmg lessons to up and commg cops Sponsored by STORM INDUSTRIES NC 17 Y Peter Johnson - Football coach at St. Cloud T. 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' - ' I 0 Last Wlll and Testament Bevtrly Almgren wxll my danclng ab1l1ty to Joyce Haglund lynnctte Anders wlll my scat ln the sax sectlon to Gerda Carlson Ann -Xnderson w1ll my job 1n the drug store to Wesley Anderson Aly ce Anderson w1ll my long harr to Geraldme Anderson Darrell Anderson w1ll the used gum under my seat 1n the assembly to w Helen Anderson w1ll my abrlrty rn Home Ec to Nancy Forsberg Irma Anderson w1ll my crochetlng ab1l1ty to Don Moe Mary Bengtson will my cheerleadlng abxllry to 11m fSnoozeJ Nelson Lynnette Benson w1ll my herght to Wanda Werner Margle Benson wxll my guggles to Dorts Beckman Orrln Bly w1ll my Job 1n the bakery to Tom rowe Charles Bollman w1ll my Charles Atlas books to Gary Skalberg Jcss lzlzea w1ll my ab1l1ty to mrlk cows to Adele Rtck Ken Floren w1ll my tall dark and handsome looks to Wesley Anderson Dolores Freeman w1ll my ablllfy to study to Don lStubj Jorges Pat Good w1ll my ab111ty to argue Wllh teachers to Harlan Isaacson Ben Gunn w1ll my chemxstry equlpment to Deanna Martens Tex Haapala w1ll not w1ll my lone senror place on the basketball team John Haglund w1ll my place on the football team to Ronnxe Elzea Pete Johnson w1ll my berng football captam to Carold Anderson Ruthrc L1nd w1ll my Job as Student Councrl presldent to LIZ Leverenze Delores Mlller w1ll my hrst seat IH Shorthand class to my slster Allce Wtlton Monson w1ll my Job ln lunchroom to Lyle Ph1l11ps Jamce Nordstrom w1ll my brother to LOIS A1l1e Jerry Nelson w1ll my smart remarks to Harold Mlller hoever stts there next year to anyone Margery Nelson w1ll my f1rst chalr pos1t1on 1n the trumpet sectlon to John Bengtson Warren Nelson w1ll my nrckname Fuzz to G1lbert Anderson Clar1ce Olson w1ll my t1t1e of Homecomlng Queen to Audrey Rokala Dale Olson w1ll my seat and the one next to xt ln Socxal Class to Dave Johnson and Mary Nelson Fannre Lu Palm w1ll my devoted wlfely look to Mary Nelson Karrn Quarnstrom w1ll my job as edltor of Dazzler to anyone who wants II Harry Rrce w1ll to my brother Jerry the prrvllege of cartng for Dolly Verda Rudqurst w1ll my QUIET d1SDOS1I10l'1 to Jane Provencher Ken Schumann w1ll my technrque ofsk1pp1ng school to Pat Frnnegan Bob Sellers w1ll my speedy Ford to Rob Sundell Karen Tomlmson w1ll my majorerte ab1l1ty to Tom Stoner Clarlce Vlerner w1ll my norseness xn Study Halls to Sandra Good Roger Werner w1ll my left over B B s to Mr Block Maurrcc Ziegler wrll my black hatr to Connie Johnson 18 Sponsored by WREISNER S GARAGE 0 2 V. . . . 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I A ' . 1 1 G A I J I f f 'C , -K Juniors If 1 'First Row: L to R: Beverly Gilmer, Hazel Stangland, Karen Carlson, Connie Johnson, Victoria Setter- gren, Janice Danielson, Deanna Martins, Marilyn Nordstrom, Jane Provencher, Second Row: Mr. Hart- man, advisor, James Nelson, Dianne Beckman, David Chastek, Pat Casey, Jim McCoy, Ralph Johnson,t Ralph Danielson, Tom Crowe, Michael Linder, Pat Finnegan, Mrs. Kascht, advisor. Third Row: Gary Mortenson, Audrey Rokola, Doris Beckman, Sandra Good, Carolyn Christenson, David Haapala, Delbert Wischmann, David Johnson, Donavon Christeuson, Wanda Werner, Mary Nelson. Fourth Row: Harlan Isaacson, Clayton Strolberg, Donald Jorges, Marvin Mattila, Harold Miller, Paul Lind, Lyle Phillips, Carold Anderson. The Juniors started the year by electing: President .................... Ralph Johnson Vice President ................ Delbert Wischmann Secretary ..... . . Beverly Gilmer Treasurer .... . . Mary Nelson Delbert Wischmann and Audrey Rokola were the Homecoming attendents. November 14 and 15 were two big nights for the Juniors when they presented their class play, That Crazy Smith Family, which was enjoyed by everyone. Another big moment for the Juniors was the preparing of the Junior-Senior Banquet. Two new students joined the class during the year, They were Marvin Mattila and Donavon Christenson cv, at i X ' X X ' rx' N , Sponsored by ,J 'I COFFEE CUP CAFE J 20 G55 lf-W X I M .QQ Sophomores First Row: Qleft to rightj Michael Casey, Alice Lindho irg' ' ewfrenz, Lois Bollman, Ruth Rokola, lk Lois Nelson, Alice Miller, Joan Brooks, Yvonne Porth irle tafson, Wesley Anderson. Second Row: Mr. Korpi, advisor, Rosalie Lock, Marlene Berg, Mnatti Robert Dahlrnan, Eugene Anderson, Stuart Johnson, Gloria Bengston, Judy Floren, Geraldin nd , . S hleicher,advisor. Third Row: Vianne Skinner, Karen Nordstrom, Nancy Forsberg, rda Car , J nderson, Nancy Rutherford, Joyce Hag- und, Cheryl Erickson, Corrine Bly. Four ow: ' ard an, John Guhl, David Anderson, Danny aapala, Robeft Sundell, Tom Stone , o Pa e Ho uist, Roger Gilmer, Bill Colberg, Bruce adunz. Not pictured are: Robert S ith, , Palmer l-Ioltzer, Adele Rick, Don Moe, Dianne ' . dQuiSt 1 5 7 D , ,a J 1 lk 4 . . ' f Q0 , -U X The Sophorpgre class el e for ffi rs the following: K - President ....... . .. . . . . ' ..... John Pankake Vice President ...... ...... . f.,. . . Danny Haapala ls ' Secretary ..... ..... . . . ...... Gloria Bengston 'it' ' Treasurer. . Q . ..... Q. ........ Yvonne Porth 9: The theme they chose for their Homecoming float was Vikings Invade, Redmen Evade. The attendents 5,5 were Lois Ailie and Robert Sundell. Karen Mattila and Palmer Holtzer joined our class during the year. Wx ,Y , ft t x j'. N Y V . ' Y , I E Q 4 Sponsored by HARDY SINCLAIR---Cliff and Eva'Hardy 1 th 21 '- Ni... JY! U' Fr:-slnnun First row: Lloyd Johnson, Charles Anderson, Ardyce Greenley, Barbara Nelson. Second row: Bonnie Johnson, James Martins, Charles Johnson, Patty Quarnstrom. Third row: Larry Soderberg, Gary Sl-rarlberg. Karin Moe. John Erickson, Bill Seefeldt. Merle Gordon, Adelle Nordstrom. Iris Anderson. Mr. Olsen, Advisor. Back row: Jerry Vice, Pichard Miller. Gilbert Anderson, Robert Sandstede. John Lind, Donald Blair, Curtis Ohm, Wayne Provencher. John Bengtson. Not Pictured: David Anderson. The Class officers President ...... Vice President. . Treasurer .... Secretary. . . this yea r are: . .Barbara Nelson Ardyce Greenley . . Charles Anderson . . . Llod Johnson llterr ulassadvisors are Miss Halverson and Mr. Olsen. The freshman class chose the theme of Hants L f ri 'md lien .ortheirl'lortiL-ewttzng.1-tat, The attendants from the freshrnart class were Barbara Nelson an llxlid l-1?1lliU7T. 17 iponsored by N'5 FOOD MA ls' T Eighth Grade First row: Robert Swanson, Clifford Freeman, Clarice Nelson, Rozanne Mattson. Second row: Ronald Kruger, Sharon Bengtson. Mardel Olson, Patty Dooley, Roger Brodin, Bruce Sjolie, George Gulso, Florence Anderson, Doris Nelson, Margie Johnson. Third row: Mr. Cashman, advisor, Russel Tomlinson, Carolyn Johnson, Connie Johnson, Clarice Oberg, Judy Good, Beverly Nelson, Jarolyn Forsberg, Howard Anderson, Allen Monson. Curtis Erickson. Roger Gilmer. Back row: Audrey Miller, Mary Edling. Joyce Phillips, Le Roy Norine, Jerry Oster, Ralph Morris, Terry Nelson, Dennis Jorges, John Erickson, Darrel Marking. The eighth grade class officers this year are: President .................. Robert Swanson Vice President ............... Clifford Freeman Treasurer ..... . . Rozanne Mattson Secretary. . . . . . Clarice Nelson Their class advisor is Mr. Cashman. The eighth grade class won top honors at the Homecoming this year with a theme of Make Monticello Bellow. The attendants from the eighth grade were Margie Johnson and Russel Tomlinson. Mary Edling left us in December. Sponsored by RUSSEL A. BJORK 23 H . FT., F5 W ,tw pf ' Seve-rlth Craflv Front Row fleft to right, Joan Carlson, Dean Ailie, Sandra Stoner, Yvonne Cole. Second Row: Jerome Nelson, Kennith Swanson, Roger Settergren, Allen Erickson, James Kruger, Linnette Tomlinson, Joan Bjork, Janice Miller, Grace Lindholm, Lois Anderson, Lloyd Johnson. Third Row: Norman Dahl, Roger Erickson, Dianne Ross, Kay Pankake, Deloris Berquist, Karen Settergren, Barbara Bjork, Eileen Hockstead- ler, Dale Anderson. Fourth Row: Mr. Hayden, advisor, Neil Sandstede, James Miller, LeRene Carlin, Karen Stoner, Edward Miller, Winifrid Erickson, Wanda Edminister, Gordon Miller, Frank Renner, Ronald Elzea. The Seventh grade started their first year of Junior High by electing: President ..... . . .Dean Ailie Vice President . . . . . .Sandra Stoner Treasurer .... . . Joan Carlson Secretary. . . . . Yvonne Cole During the year they had a roller skating party and their homecoming attendents were Karen Settergren and Dean Ailie. The theme of their float was Jail the Redmen. Mr. Hayden is our advisor. Sponsored by DOWNS TAIRS CAFE 24 is 5 itll? Q if QF ggmiia j Sponsored by GREEN GIANT CO Cokato 25 W A' , gh-f, Z5 ', I 5 I 1 N' ' - 'A xx' , f . , 5 1' V gt 1.1 F V J, , x Q Q Aj , z j 3' , V1 flfx- ' ' 4 ,- !:i W 5--Y-- s EV: EH' if? - ' , ' CE! Q- fig, - ' -.A 5 -1- : 'T ,. p x 3 fr' I J ' - . Y - 4 , 3 ' : ' 4 4 1 t x , w ,- 0 f - ,Al . Z 1' f' : Nd, - lv . A f. s x' 5 7 W 1-li ' V J 'W - . ? N., J ' - a S ' ,Q I I Q . Q 4 ' ' W .A I 1 ' 5 nu v x 3 fl - ' ' . ' 4 Si . , , A51 I 1, M' 3 5 i V lil' I Q N, l .4 'Q 'V 5 ,Av . , Q ,, 'flip 1 S. ' 2 v xx h T Q Q ' 5 , . - J ' V' if ' ' 4 J' N , fy y ' .Ui-, .U Sponsored by BENGTSON 'S MOTOR COMPANY 7 Z Senlor Football Players John Haglund Jam Pete Johnson Captaxn if Orr1n Bly Qifrffifffffff Y' in-d-H' Tex Haapala Sponsored by DAVID R LESL 27 IE Warren Nelson Harry Rlce Ken Floren -.. ,Q 475' f 1 'ilk r. f A L -P. , sw' 3'!f '4. .f-- .. ',, 1. . . r 1' fe' . 1 s 9 . sf 2 ' .EWU f T , 1 7 ' ,, l'3ii9'?T:2'fxffi4'ff Fixfiei - '5 f ' r s ' ' vw ,n ag :':.'xg.g15,,, r . ' - fs .,:a,'.-rj .1 if . ,sn -- - 4. ..f,.' -,f ' .151 f , u f , ' . fjqsg. sys? is .' ,Fringe 1491 I Ms.. .,, 35, 4. V- -1 'wg-.nl , , if:-55' Q' Wi ' ' N5 . --,4 4, 'z . al, 9556055 1 1 Qffllzfcliuli -' HQ YN O 3 Q V O, M Football Team Dassel had a large job of rebuilding as the resultof a loss of many of last year's players. The boys played good ball in many of the games and with a few breaks, they might have had more victories. Toward the end of the season many younger boys were showing very good prospects for next year's team. The foot- ball squad was coached by Mr. Gene Olson and captained by Pete Johnson. X, f Dassel 1 Dassel . 1 Dassel Dassel Dassel U ' ,Y Dassel A f Dassel Dassel Norwood - 25 Buffalo - 31 Monticello - 27 Howard Lake - 13 Maple Lake - 13 Annandale - 37 Delano - 13 Cokato - 12 Sponsored by GOOD'S PUROIL SERVICE H C5 Qq L.. .1 Junior High Football The Dassel Junior High team made an impressive showing this year. They scored a total of 143 points to only 12 for their opponents. The team was led in scoring by Jerry Rice and John Bengtson. The boys in the line also showed up well. The team was coached by Neil Cashman. Dassel Dassel Dassel Dassel 37 Howard Lake 36 Cokato 56 Howard Lake 14 Cokato 29 Sponsored by Cl-IET'S MOTOR REPAIR i 2 9 3 M X X A QB1 QQ 99 , Lf '- asketball A Team r T'!! 'jf 5 R42 Nu x rs ffffxwj- K xx 1 1 The Dassel A team started the year playing good ball at times and at other times was unable to get going. At tnidseason, Coach Hayden cut his three starting seniors and decided to go with the younger boys. The younger boys continued to play inconsistent ball but some of the boys showed good promise for next year's team. One of the brighter spots of the year was the playing of Sophomore. Don Moe, who was absent when the above picture was taken. X Y. X t, .x 'X X, r V: 3 .JJ N. r-4 X X - 3' xx 4 Eff- X r rl ll I Sponsored by llLRRlQlD'S Sl ANIDARD SLRVICI 30 I , ? C -S 1 1 .4 Xe 5 K , g . - i Y 41 'fb- Z I , L... , 4 ,, , ,, -.5 ,,f af? '- 449' -'m I ff! np- 'C K Basketball B Team K, if fi QC 'LV Q' -iff The B team got off to a good start and won six out of their first seven games. At midseason. the top Ja B team players went up to the A team. Coach Neil Cashman rebuilt his team around his Junior high squad. The boys showed a lot of fight but lacked experience. ACT f,r, 1 -'f e , ' Z AY, Sponsored by THE DASSEL FEED AND SEED CENTER 31 Honu 001111110 1953 Royalty Kxng Pete Johnson and Queen Clance Olson Sponsored by THE DASSEL DISPATCH 32 a l Z' ff .gg , K w Q fy , X 'Q W .. . s A .L My . . , PN 1, -- C'5 'FSM Wrestling As soon as the wrestling season was under way this year, it became apparent that this year's team was the best since the sport was started here again a few years ago. The matmen took their first meet from Hutchinson and then were barely defeated by Willmar 23-22. The team was further strengthened in mid season by the additiontof Roger Werner, one of last years veterans. All the boys on the team have shown great progress this year and have great possibilities of entering the state tournament. The wrestling squad works under the supervision of Coach Gene Olson. Sponsored by GOODS FEED MILL 33 x I 5. I L J ' X' ft. n -Ah? nu., Q Activities Karen Tom hnson Ardyce Greenley Haj orettes M wif? Wif MM Lois Bollman Carolyn Johnson Kann Moe Sponsored by PETERSON PHARMACY 35 1 ' I A 1 I!! ff Q Y 1 V, If rn I i E 1 5 ' A o n , g 1 i n iff f fd 1 5 ,E , ., Af X in A I , l -5 I f ' J! , WI i, ,':'- ff? ,JL I ns ,L f -fr .9-A s -as-v P. . YK wi B if' Qu, an mg, Q yi .-.H Ava- U' 1 1-'X Q. bib ' 3 w ' f! Q . A rv! 4 JK 3 'nfl H5 5 w1' ,,A Q23 W? my 'J ,, W' 1 13,9 :EF do a,. we 2 fi, M7 if-i af is L7 L: r 215' ' My O0 s.eGf 66 it Q A 3 -l-in-0 ff 1 .ff- The Modern Music Masters The Modern Music Masters is a national music organization. This is an organization to promote a better appreciation and understanding of music in the school. The officers of our chapter are: President .......... Vice President. . . . . . Secretary . . . . . Treasurer . . . Historian . . . 38 Mary Jo Bengston Karen Tomlinson .Clarice Olson Dale Olson Margie Benson Sponsored by PIONEER TELEPHONE CO Cfo 'N I Student Council The Student Council is organized to promote experience in democratic procedure and to work for the best possible student-faculty relationships. All six Junior-Senior High School grades are represented by their Presidents, plus one or two elected members. The Principal appoints one Junior and one Senior. The officers for this year are: President .......... Ruth Lind Vice President ....... O rrin Bly Secretary .... . . Audrey Rokala Treasurer ......... Carolyn Christenson The Council meets one class hour weekly. The major accomplishments the first half of this school year have been, CD Homecoming, C25 Treasure Hunt-Basket Social school party, C31 Football Canteen, C-lj Christmas Program, C55 Share Your Christmas drive, C61 March of Dimes campaign, CU Student run study halls, C8j Official representation at the St. Cloud Regional meeting and at the State Convention at St. Louis Park. ,WC f , feb ' x . lf 1 :AQ 34h4'! - V. ,nv r't,' ' L. It fiyffi 5 N3 fy ,fo S sv JCR ,VJ I ,Xp L K Jflvfgxgfjx, I t' .1 t ' ' , ' ' ' 'Vx' 1 ff I L tbl! lxixi H -V Llrljxlifl' vllcfo c , it -fyfufb 0 , fl AJ. str t Co 5' ,V ' ' ' t V r , T of fs,5E 1 , J W, y Sponsored By PRIDE HYBRID 39 'fl Q 371 Pep Club V t Senior High This year a pep club was organized in Dassel High to promote school spirit in all activities carried on through the school. The students showed great interest in the club and at present the membership stands at one hundred and twenty-five. The officers are: President ..... . .Don Moe Vice President . . . . Carolyn Cristenson Junior' High Sponsored by FARMERS CORPORATION Secretary .......... Orrin Bly L Treasurer . ........ Gilbert Anderson The advisors are Mrs. Kascht and Mr. Hayden F Q ich UQ-A ,N 'kv 55005 Fl F' P19 The D Club eel-5 Q The D Club was organized last year under the Supervision of Coach Gene Olson. The Club is made up of the athletes who have earned an A team letter in some sport. The Club has no dues as it operates on the money taken in from an annual banquet and canteens at games. This year the banquet was held soon after the basketball season. A paper drive was conducted to raise money for letter sweaters for the lettermen. The officers for the club are: President .......... Peter Johnson Vice President ...... Stanley Gunn Secretary ,,.,. , ,Darrell Anderson Treasurer .... . . . John Haglund 41 Sponsored by STONER'S SERVICE G.A.A. The purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association is to promote interest among the high school girls in ath- letic activities,health, and sportsmanship. The goalof each member is to earn 2000 points which entitles her to a G.A.A. pin. 250. 650, and 1000 points entitle her to a pennant and emblems. These points are earned by participating in athletic and recreational activities both in and out of school. Thursday and Friday noon hoursare set aside for the girlsto use the gym for organized sports. The members elected the following girls as their officers. President ..... . . .Janice Nordstrom Vice President . . . . Ruth Lind Secretary ..... . . Karin QuarrlSIrOm Treasurer . . . . . Beverly Almgren Sponsored by RED OWL GROCLRY 42 569 xli 'Ru UML.. The F,F.A. started its year in activities by electing officers. They are as follows: President .......... Roger Werner Vice President . . . . . Jess Elzea Treasurer .... . . Milton MOUSOH Secretary . . . . . Peter Johnson Reporter . . . . . . Wesley Anderson Sentinel . . . . . . Roger Gilmer Advisor ........... Milton L. Korpi The annual Parent's and Son's banquet was held on November 6th, when a number of the members re- ceived awards. Erhard Woetzel received the State Farmer award. The F.F.A, Foundation Awards were as follows. Soil, James Dahlmang Mechanics, Daniel Haaplag and Dairy, Jess Elzeag John Carlsted received the Dekalb Leadership Award. David Anderson was presented with the Pioneer trophy for the highestyield of corn. Robert Dahlman was given the registered dairy calf donated by the Dassel State Bank. Joseph Nygaard was awarded honary membership. This years activities will end with the Judging Contest at Morris and the State Convention at St. Paul. Sponsored by FARMERS ELEVATOR CO John Sallberg, Manager 43 'i :ii 5' A 'Vw f 3 0 Q an ' ' -.ll ' - , f , ,,.,r4--'-- , - A g,,,,m1d,..., L Lilrrary Club The Library Club is an organization composed of students who work in the library during their free study hours. They keep the books in order, the library neat, and assist other students wishing to use the equip- ment or materials in the library. Their officers are as follows: President ......... Irma Anderson Secretary ......... Karin Quarnstrom Treasurer ......... Roger Werner This year the Library Club gave out awards for all senior workers in the library according to the years they have worked. The main purpose of the Library Club, of which Miss Halvorson is director, is to serve the faculty and students of the Dassel Elementary and High Schools. Sponsored by DASSEL MEAT MARKET 44 QC: of?- School Paper Staff Monthly editions of the Dazzler are edited and published by forty-eight high school students. The staff elected Karen Quarnstrom as editor in chief and Clarice Olson as associate editor. Mrs. Schleicher is the advisor to the paper staff. Sponsored By GAYNER'S HARDWARE 1 1 1 , , . 09 msn , i , v. ll ' f T ml wi rr Mfr' Junior Class Play iv l. fl l,, , i F , S' yi Q fp sk -Q' ' I ...XA A ,ff .aa-fl, ' 1 'M The Junior Class presented That Crazy Smith Family a three act comedy by Katharine Kavanaugh on November 13 81 14, 1953. lt depicted a typical American family, plagued by the antics of an art crazy daughter and a high school football hero son. Mr. Block our director, Wanda Werner--student director and Tom Crowe--stage manager along with all the sound men and make up artists helped make this play a huge success. The cast is as follows: Ma Smith, the boss of the family .......... Pa Smith, her husband a newspaper publisher . . . Tony Smith, their sensational football player son ....... Betty Smith, their fourteen-year old daughter .............. Buddie Smith, their twelve-year old son, a potential pugilist Aunt Bella, Ma's plain-spoken sister ............... Sally Smith, the arty seventeen-year old sister ..... . . Barbara Wetherby, a home-town girl, in love with Tony . . Professor Slattery, absent-minded,and in love with Bella . . Dick Jones, a good-looking Southern boy ........... Stewart Brandon, a rich playboy ............... lulie Weston, a sophisticated Vamp .... Mary Nelson Ralph Johnson Delbert Wischmann Audrey Rokala Pat Casey Carolyn Christenson Beverly Gilmer Mary Ann Soderberg Bill Keigan David Johnson Harlan Isaacson Deanna Martens Sponsored by DASSEL VARIETY STORE 46 eefgedmw f V -Q The Dazzler Staff 50 Pi With the aid of our capable advisor, the seniors are proud to present this yearbook to you. After working hard over wtiteups, photographs, subscriptions and sponsors, we are ready to sit back and enjoy our re sults. We hope it proves satisfactory to you, our subscribers, and that it will be a source of pleasure and enjoyment for you. Editor-in-Chief . . . Makeup Editor . . . Copy Editor . ..... Photography Editor . . . . . Bob Sellers . . . Fannie Lu Palm . . . Ken Floren . . Stanley Gunn Business Manager . . . . . . . Dolores Freeman Subscription Manager Sponsor Manager . . . Harold Rice . . .Roger Werner sponsored by--- ---- coKATo ROLLERDROME 47 Donald 8: Ardis Sternke IOIISUI S ll 0 D Lf '41 - P F I N IX ? Dm, A, JY 1 A K X I grail hs ' ' we iylkffgy 23 Xi CQ fi? K HRS X 3 H Wiki 39,41 - 231 Hxfssikafiikiwgi if if N. Riff 9 YDSXQQQYAFQE 'W if F2 GCP, FFR gb QR we be 53366 Zin Q15 bww ik 2 if iijigi Q22 RK Qxiiwcfibiikyxg 'LK 1-R S SQQRE 53 51ff32,igQ is ffQ '21 Q3 52 Q 6552 Q C:-Q.. Q 51?-' 61115-gcii if Sig - his xii, Eff n MJYQXQHYFA '33 K K '34cLQ,iCK1g Qfljsf RQ ixixsm 3263 We I Y-L RG if SQ mflfk K. fx? 5: ,Ek K, CY, 1 QE 3 3,5 Egg? GEF, EY ,SEK ' 4? 23 H55