Dorchester High School - Dorhian Yearbook (Dorchester, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1943 volume:

DEDICATION We, the graduating class OF 1943, TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN DEDICATING THIS DORHIAN TO Mr Theodore Ketterl, a loyal friend AND AN OUTSTANDING TEACHER, 19-ANNUAL STAFF- 3 Editor....... ..... Ass’t Eoitor....... Manager............ Ass’t Manager...... ADVISORS Business Advisor... Editorial Advisor.. Photography Advisor, ACTIVITIES Boys’ Sports........ G.A.A............... Boys’ Glee Club..,., Girls’ (J_ee Club..., Forensics........... Band................ F.F.F............... Hjmor...,........... Dedication.......... Photography......... Cartonists.......... Dor-Slam, Typists., School Carnival..., Defense Stamp Club, School Calendar.� ., CLASS EDITORS Senior............. 'Ajnior............ Sophomore.......... Fresfwen........... BUSINESS ..Beverly Paulson , Betty Habermeyer ..Dick Soreiber ...Gordon Seidel .Principal.. Durward McVey ......Iona Ruell Benson ........Theodore Ketterl .......Gordon Schief .....Lucille Broeske ........0EL3ERT DAKE .Delores Tischendorf ........Delbert Dake .........Betty Browe ..........George Rau ......Eugene Lindau ......Elaine Juedes ..Stanley Bochanyin Isaoore Unlauft ..Stanley Bochanyin Gordon Leonhardt Alvin Schmidt ....Beverly Paulson Beatrice Paulson ...Marjorie Lindboe Arlene Harder Dorothy Stoiber ....Evelyn Sciomore ......Elaine Jueoes .......Clayton Paul ..Beatrice Paulson 'Mrgaret Mayr I...GEORGENE GlPP Celine Schumacher ....Stella Brecke Advertising Manager, Sales Managers...... Herbert Walohart .Marvin Tauchen Gladys Brecke • 9 4 • f :.......... . „ .... . i . i • •� • • • • i • • � % • 9 % I • I • « , • • V • u t % � 1,1 • • f f 4� « « • 4 • . • % • • « • I % ' � . � • • Theodore J. Ketterl Roger L. ATinan3 Science; Mathematice: Agriculture; Coaching. Biology; Music. Dorothy M. Kelson English; Music; Jr. Business Practice, Geography. Dureard McVey—Prin. Mathematics; 0. S. History. Iona R. Benson English; History; Social Science; Li- brary; Porenalca; Dram ;'Ics. Margaret Bodan Uoper Grades. A Hk. Alayra loaer -«r«Jej. «•r STANLEY BOCKANYIN «hen lessens get in tie tough, ' ‘ : a little bluff. GLADYS BRECRE .ulet, unass’. :rln£f LUCILLE BROESKE I go on my quiet v.ay. ELIZABETH BROWE I'm from Heaven--j- m only here on a visit. LEONARD BUSK Ke must be related to Charles, Because he sure Is the DlcRens. DELBERT DAKE Most promising of «il careers, is that of a politician. ARLENE HARDER Dates are her favorite fruit. ELAINE JUEDES Her love Is centered without this school's wa 11s. ARDIS Kl'i.USE . A ring on the hanu -s wcrth tv.o or. tie ,ri one. EUGENI LaNDm s Ke oft has burnto t . midnight ill, : 1 n0‘ study. Ar u c. i-i : ■ • • t o; . roll 0 as; t! O' • ” ARCARET MAY?. !: less© •- rrt t%.‘ workers, fer t‘ r - • 'r!:Cr!t t':f! ? j e:-:il mackowey .’.any famous me:: were bashful youths,” kiltom PA Ft I like work. It fn?c’r fites me. I can sit end look at it for hours.” CLAYTON PAUL Men of few words are th best men, GALEN PAUL Pat, drink, and be mer- ry, for tomorrow you may die.” KENMETE PAUL ”Lon’t recite so loud! I’m dreaming.” BEATRICE PAULSON Would that then ■- -• ore like vr. RCY ROE IDA. Why hurry, the day Is long. GORDEI! SCEIKF For e'en though van- quished he could argue still. DAVID SCHREIBER I ve always liked school --at least the vacation part EVELYN SCIDMORE We all know her heart Is In the army. DOROTHY STOIBER A good worker, a plea- sant friend, and full of fun. What more could one wish for? MARVIN TAUCEEN Intelligence is not his only virtue. DOLORES TISCHENDORP Sober, but not serious. ISADORE UMLAFT Sometimes I sit and think, and other times I Just sit. HERBERT WALDHART Never a better debat- er bom t SENIOR HISTORY Fifty-one self-conscience, bewiloered, and bashful freshmen enrolled in Dor- H| FOUR YEARS AGO. AFTER THE USUAL BEGIfJNERS1 ERRORS, WE SOON WERE VELL ESTAB- LISHED AS A CLASS AND BEGAN TO GIVE THE OTHER CLASSES A GREAT DEAL OF COMPETITION. Soon after the beginning of this school year the following officers vcre elected: President, Marvin Tauchen; Vice President, Beatrice Paulson; Secretary, GLADYS BrECKE; AND TREASURER, EUGENE L|NDAU. WlTHE HELP AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF OUR CLASS ADVISOR, Mr. KETTERL, VVE STARTED THAT BUSY SENIOR YEAR. Marvin Tauchen, David Schreiber, Marjorie Lindboe, and Evelyn Scidmore WERE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT OUR CLASS IN TIE STUDENT COUNCIL. All four years OUR class was well represented in all extra-curr I CULAR ACT- IVITIES— SAND, GLEE CLUB, FORENSICS, SPORTS, AND ALL THE VARIOUS CLUBS. The outstanding EVENTS OF WHICH VC can be justly proud, were THE CARNIVALS AND TOURNAMENTS. WE PROVED THAT VC WERE SUPER-SALESMEN AND HAD POPULAR CLASS MEMBERS BY WINNING THE POPULARITY CONTEST EVERY YEAR. OUR CONTESTANTS THIS YEAR WERE ARLENE HAROER AND KENNETH PAUL. During our Junior nd Senior years we were victorious in the strenuous con- test FOR CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP—THE CLASS TOURNAMENT. IN OUR FRESHMEN AND SOPH- OMORE YEARS WE WERE NOT QUITE AS SUCCESSFUL, BUT THE FIRST YEAR VC RECEIVED SEC- OND PLACE—THE FIRST TIME A FRESHMAN CLASS EVEN PLACEO THAT HIGH Each year a D.A.R. award is given to the graduating girl, outstanding in LEADERSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, AND CITIZENSHIP. BEVERLY PAULSON VfS SELECTED TO RE- CEIVE THIS HONOR OF 19 3. We ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO YEARS AS SUCCESSFUL AS THOSE VC SPENT IN Dor-Hi. CLASS FLAY flALM XQUtSELEf A FAST-MOVING, LAUGH-P:EVOKING, TWEE ACT COMEDY, 3Y JAMES F. Stone, was presented by the Seniors of our class as our class play The cast of characters were! Fred Smithie .................an ailing husband—Delbert Dake Fannie Smithie...........FREDfs wife and boss—Marjorie Lindboe Lucy Smithie...... their daughter—Beatrice and Beverly Paulson Barbara Hanson .••• •• ..••..••A grass-widow—Evelyn Scidmore Harold Ainsworth ..week-end guest and ca.EBP.iTY—Oavid Schreiber Jack Biro.. ............. an unexpected visitor—Gordon Schief Mrs George Wcnoer ..............a social light—KIargaret ’ayr Ifcu George Wonder.........a social tail-light—Mawin Tauchen H nk ’Webster................... a limb of the law—1George Tau Evans• .............................THE maid—Elizabeth Browe A SUtf AARY CF THE STORY Mrs Fred Smithie, y hO had social ambitious, invited Harold Ainsworth, a FAMOUS INTERIOR DECORATOR, FOR A WEEK END, UNOER THE IMPRESSION THAT HE WAS AN OLD ADMIRER OF HERS FROM HFR OLD HOME TOWN HOPING FOR A QUIET TIME, HE AC- CEPTED AND FOR A TIME TRIED TO CARRY OUT THE DECEPTION. Fred Smithie tried to liven up the party by having Harold make love to the WOMEN OF THE 'OUSEHOLD, PROMISING HIM A QUIET GAME OF CHECKERS AS A REWARD All worked out well until Harold really fell in lcve with Barbara, vho was ONE OF THE OTHER GUESTS COMPLI CATIONS BEG W BY THE ARRIVAL OF LUCY SMITHIE S 30Y FRIETO, Y HO WANTED HER TO ELOPE V ITH HIM. SHE LOVED HIM BUT NOT ENOUGH TO ELOPE WITH- OUT HER PARENTS CONSENT The evenings activities vcre helped along by Mrs George Wonder ano her MEEK HUSBAND, V HO NEVER SAID A WORD AS LONG AS SHE WAS THERE TO SAY IT FOR HIM. He DID MANAGE TO CRASH THROUGH WITH THE KEY-NOTE COMMENT ON THE «OLE PROCEEDINGS, BUT NOT UNTIL Mrs SMITHIE HAD FAINTED LUCY WAS BELIEVED KID- NAPPED, AND HER BOY-FRIEND NEARLY THROW INTO JAIL AS A NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL, Harold had his face supped; Fred shot himself with a shot gun; a general CONFUSION REIGNED. EVEN THE CUCKOO CLOCK ON THE VPLL ENTERED INTO THE SPIRIT OF THE OCCASION AND SPOKE FOR ITSELF. -� i ■. I I I • « � � 1 I « • « ■ 4 |. � 4 ■ � ‘ . i COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Processional Cornet Solo Accompanied by Miss Benson Mr, Winans Address Beverly Paulson Clap i i jet Duet Accompanied by Miss Benson George Rau Eugene Linoau Address Marvin Tauchen Boys Quartet Accompli i ed by Miss Benson Dick Schreiber Marven Tauocn Delbert Dake Eugene Limdau Baritone Sclo Elizabeth Brcwe Address Beatrice Paulson Band Ensemble Beatrice Paulson Beverly Paulson Gladys Brecke Gordon Schief Eugene Limdau George Rau Dick Schreiber Elizabeth Brcwe Delbert Oake Address May Roach American Legion Medal, D,A.R. Award Diplomas Principal Durward 'McVey f JUNIOR CLASS lot row: Miss Benson, N. McCarron, B. Habermeyer, A. Beck, G. Gipp, J. Tronoon, V. Waldhart 2nd row: L. Mackowey, M. Robida, J. Paul, M. Kellnar, B. Ranmlnger, N. Jorgenson, E. Paul, Eller Paul, M. Sallar, G. Saldal, 0. Leonhardt, A. Pudlelnar, E. Sor- enson, 0. Rueden, E. Parsons. S0PF0V0RE CLASS 1st row: Miss Nelson, C. Schumacher, D. Pierke, R. + ■ D. Rlentz, D. B©droske. 2nd row: E. M511er, M. Ss'!1 . Brecke, D. Tischandorf, F. Tlachendorf, M. StelzM. 3rd. row: A. Kabermeyer, T. Gcessel, N. Penske, R. 1 A, Boxrucker, C. Fierke. l. Eaufe end JUNIOR HISTORY This history of the twenty-one Juniors of 1943 was more progressive than ANY OF THE PREVIOUS YEARS. With Miss Benson, our class advisor, presiding, we helo our first class MEETING SHORTLY AFTER THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE FOLLOWING OF- FICERS WERE ELECTED! PRESIDENT, BETTY HaBERMEYERJ VICE PRESIDENT, ANTHONY BECK} Secretary, Gecrgene Gipp; ano Treasurer, Jean Tronson. The council members were Neil. McC t ron, Vaughn Waldhart, and Jean Tronson, who together with our President, represented the Junior class in THE SCHOOL'S MAJOR DECISIONS. We participated in the amwal school carnival. Our stunt, Dem Days Have Went, depicted the various courtships of the present, past, and future. Although our stunt dion't receive a placing, it was highly enjoyed by the audience, Betty Habermeyer and Allen Pudleiner represented our class in THE POPULARITY CONTEST AS OUR KING ANO QUEEN CANDIDATES. The important feature of our Junior year was the prom which was held Saturoay, May 15™. Cliff Hoene’s Orchestra furnished the music. The king, Neil McCarron, .and the queen, Betty Hlbermeyer, led the Grand Ma.rch. The red, white, .ano blue color scheme was in tune with war times. We are all looking forward to our final year in high school ano hope IT will be even more successful than the ones in the past. sopho;’.ore history The Sophomore class entered Oor-Hj in 194.1 with thirty-one Freshen In 1942 we returned with twenty-five cf our former classmates Five of our SCHOLARS DROPPED BEFORE THE YEAR WAS COMPLETED We wish to thank Miss Nelson, our class advisor, for her help in our VARIOUS ACTIVITIES, ESPECIALLY IN THE GARNVlAL AND TOURNAMENT The officers in our class were Donald Fierke, President; Beverly Gen- rich, Vice President; Dolores Heintz, Secretary; and Donald Bedroske, Treas- urer Our council members were Donald Fif.rke, Donald Bedroske, Beverly Genrich, and Celino Schumachep Our candidates for king and queen of the carnival were Donald Bed- roske and Marion Stelzel (Xjr class stunt vas n Cup id Wir is to 2 to i1' The Sophomore class held second place in the tournament for a wile; BUT IN SPITE OF THEIR LEAD IN TABLE TENNIS, THE JUNIORS1 SUPERIORITY ON THE BASKETBALL FLOOR EDGED US OUT, LEAVING US • IN THIRD PLACE Cur class members already look back on m wy good times in Dor-H| rw THEY ARC LOCKING FORWARD TO ALL THE EVENTS OF THEIR JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS FRESHMEN HISTORY In the fall op � 942 twenty-eight green freshies entcrd the doors of Dor- chester High School, Late in September we were properly initiated by the Sophomore class. The outstanding acts of the evening were a wedding, followed by a proposal, a tap DANCING, SINGING, AND PICKING OF BEST LIKED GIRLS AND BOYS CF THE CLASS. A DANCING PARTY WAS HELD AFTER ALL OF THE FREShWEN HAD TAKEN INITIATION, WE ALL FELT A LITTLE GREEN AT THE BEGINNING BUT SOON GOT OVER IT. Under the supervision of our advisor, Mr. Winans, we elected the following officers: President, Ranhy Genrich; Vice President, Raymond Fritsche; and Sec- retary-Treasurer, Carol Soneioer. Ramny Genrich, Elvin Limjau, Estelle Puesch- MER, .NO LANAE BRECKE REPRESENTED OUR CLABS IN THE STUDENT COUNCIL. CAROL SoflEIDER AND ESTELLE RjESCWER WERE TRAINED AS DRUM MAJORETTES. Ranny Genrich, Dorothy Fritsch, and Shirley Browe were the only members of OUR CLASS IN THE SEN I ON BAND. SIJCTEEN PUPILS WERE MEMBERS CF THE JUNIOR BANO AND AFTER A SEMESTER AND HALF OF HARD Y ORK, THEY WERE PROMOTED TO SENIOR BAND F OLLOWING THE ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT. Severn, girls of our class took an active part in Glee Club. Our class was well represented in the Defense Stamp club. We we re on top IN SALE OF DEFENSE STAMPS MOST OF THE YEAR, At THE SCHOOL CARNIVAL HELD IN THE FALL VIE GAVE THE STUNT, THE GAY NINETIES Review, in which we showed the costumes of the isoo's with a background of piano music, Melvin Lindau ano Carol Schheider represented our class in the popularity contest. We received second place. AT the spring class tournament vie received fourth place. Twenty-seven of the twenty-eight who started completed their Freshmen year at Dor-Hi. BOYS1 GLEE CLUB frORHJSICS G.A.A. The main objective of the Girls athletic association of Dorchester High School was the promotion and support of a_l the athletics and activities in WHICH OOR-Hl PARTICIPATED. THE ADVISORS VOTE M|SS MARGARET BOOAN ANO M|SS ALMYRA HELKE, UNDER THEIR SUPERVISION AND THE HELP OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, THE ACTIVITIES OF THE G.A.A. WERE CARRIED OUT, THE OFFICERS ELECTED WERE: PRESIDENT, BEVERLY PAULSON; VICE President, Lucille Broeske; and Secretary-treasurer, Beatrice Paulson. the G.A.A. consisted of ten members, they were Beverly Paulson, Beatrice PAIXSON, LUCILLE BROtSKE, ATOIS KRAUSE, BETTY ORCHE, DOLORES TISCHENDORF, CAROL Fierke, Beverly Genrich, Bernice Sedlack, and Estelle Pueschner. At CARNIVAL TIME THE GIRLS APPEARED IN SfAPPY RED, VHITE, AND BLUE UNIFORMS ANO SOLD REFRESHMENTS. The club also built up such a strong team that none of the other girls would challenge them in a practice game. — Due to the present cofflict and outside circuistances the G.A.A. may not be able to carry our THE plans for the annual camping trip which has always been looked forward to by all concerned. The PLANS have not been given up however. THe g.A.A, was a successful'organization. V£ our-going members wish to ex- TENO, TO NEW AND FUTURE MEMBERS, THE DESIRE THAT THE CLUB CONTINUE TO CARRY OUT THE MAIN OBJECTIVE FOR VHICH IT WAS ORGANIZED, NAMELY, THE PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF ALL THE ATHLETICS AFC ACTIVITIES IN WHICH DOR-HI PARTICIPATED. BOYS' SPORTS Due TO EXISTING CONDITIONS, BASKETBALL WAS THE ONLY SPORT IN WHICH THE BOYS PARTICIPATED WITH OTHER SCHOOLS. The basketball team played a curtailed schedule with some of our nearest SCHOOLS, THE REGULAR LEAGUE BEING DISBANDED FCR THE DURATION, THE BOYS COMPLETED AN OTHERWISE SATISFACTORY SEASON. Five M0JBERS OF THE TEAM WILL BE LOST TO THE SCHOOL BY GRADUATION. THEY ARE Gordon Schicf, David Schreiber, Delbert Dake, George Rau, ano Leonard Bush, the REMAINING PLAYERS FROM THE OTHER CLASSES WERE: ROBERT KRAUSE, NEIL McCARRON, Dale Sorenson, Gordon Seidel, and Allen Pudleiner. The opposing teams played and their final scores were as follows: Dorchester—t.5 Medford -27 Dorchester—16 Colby -29 Dorchester— � 8 COLBY -33 Dorchester—15 Abbotsford- -24 Dorchester—17 Abbotsford- -36 Dorchester—17 Medford -29 Dorchester—18 ESTBORO— Dorchester— 15 UNITY -16 Dorchester—2_5 Unity -22 � • I The Annual class tournament of Dor-Hi was held the week of March 22-26th, The events we classes participated in and the places earned were as follows: First Second Third Fourth Ping Pong Girls Sr. Soph. Jr, Frosh. (Singles) Boys Sr. Frosh. • a ”5 Soph. Ping Pong Girls Sr. Soph. Jr, Frosh. (Doubles) Boys Sr. Frosh. Jr. Soph. Broad Jump Girls Sr. Frosh. Soph. Jr. Boys Jr. Sr. Soph. Frosh, Chiihing Girls Jr. Soph. Sr. Frosh. Boys Sr. Jr. Frosh. Soph. Relay Races Girls Soph, Sr. Frosh. Jr. Boys Sr, Soph. Frosh. Jr. B.B, Relay Girls Jr, Soph. Sr, Frosh. Boys Sr, Jr. Soph, Frosh. Basketball Girls Sr. Jr, Soph. Frosh. Boys Sr, Jr. oOPI 1. Frosh. Volley Ball Girls Jr, Soph. Sr. Frosh. Boys Jr, Soph. Sr. Frosh. Free Throws Girls Sr. Jr. Soph. Frosh. (TEAM) Boys Sr. Jr. Soi . „ Frosh. Free Throws Girls Sr, Jr. FKi.br Soph. A (Individual) Boys Sr, Frosh, Jr. Soph. Tug of war G|i I s Jr. Soph. Sr. Frosh. . ...s Sr. Soph. Jr. Frosh. Wheelbarrow Race Boys Jr. Sr, Frosh. Soph. The total points of each class were: Seniors 442; Juniors 298; Sophomores 285; and Freshmen 254� Extra points were added for sportsmanship and ticket sales. CARNIVAL The awual carnival was held on Thursday and Friday, November |2th and ijth. A STUNT WAS GIVEN 9Y EACH OF THE FOUR CLASSES AS IN FORMER YEARS. THE STUNTS GIVEN BY EACH CLASS WERE .AS FOLLOWS: Seniors..................................... Quack Quack Juniors............................ Dem Oays Have Went Sophomores....................... Cupid Wins Two to One Freshen........................... . Gay Nineties Review ’ The Seniors were the winners with their play, Quack, ’Quack , which v vs a one act comedy. The popularity contest created a great oeal of interest and competition. Senior CANDIDATES WERE CROWNED KING .AND QUEEN. KING KENNETH P.AUL AfC QUEEN ARLENE HARDER WERE attended by Carol Scfneioer, Melvin Linoau, Marion Stelzel, Donald Bedroske, Betty Hab- ERMEYER, AND ALLEN PUDLEINER, WHO WERE THE KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES FROM THEIR RES- PECTIVE CLASSES. Poultry donated by tve F.F.A CLub was raffled and prizes were awarded by the busi- ness MEN EACH NIGHT, A DANCE WAS ALSO HELD FOLLOWING EACH EVENING'S PERFORMANCE. . • •■ 41 • • % 4 .. m % 4 ¥ • % t I- . • I . . • ..... .... . ► • •«% � 1 ♦ • d + « . . • ' V M . SENIOR BAND • SCHOOL CALENDAR August 31 Registration September 7 Labor Day October 9 End of first six weeks November ll Armistice Day program November 26-27 Thanksgiving recess December 23 Last day cf school before Christmas Holioays January 4 School opened after holidays January 15 End of first semester February 12 Program commemorating Lincoln's 3|rthoay February 22 Program commemorating Washington's birthday March 10 Local Forensic contest held at Dorchester March 22-25 Class tournamettt March 24 League Forensic contest held at Dorchester April 9 Spring Music Concert May 6-7 fJusic Festival at Medford May 15 Junior Prom May 21 Senior class play May 28 Last day of school BASKETBALL SCHEDULE November 24 Dorchester at Medford December 4 Dorchester at Colby December 11 A880TSF0RD at Dorchester January 15 Medford at Dorchester January b Colby at Dorchester January 29 Dorchester at Ab8otsfo.ro February 16 westboro at Dorchester February 25 Dorchester at Unity March 4 Unity at Dorchester BAND NEWS The HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BAND WAS COMPOSED OF TWENTY-FIVE MEMBERS grouped ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUMENT EA.CH PUAYEDS Cqrnets-Oqnald Bedroske, Gordon Seidel, .'-no J an Tronson CL AR INETS—GlaDYS BrECKE, CAROL FlERKE, 8ETTY KaBERMEYER, EUGENE LlNOAU, George Rau, and Gordon Schief. Altos—Shirley Browe, Dorothy Fritsch, and Beverly P jxson. Drums—NoraLvi Fenske, Oavid Schreiber, and D. le Sorenson. Cymbol—Anthony Beck. Trombones—Ranny Genrich, Anita Habermeyer, .and Beatrice Paulson. Sou SAPHONE—OotiXD F|ERK, MARJORIE S.AILER, .AND DELBERT OAXE. Alto Saxaphone—Beverly Genrich, Myrtle Kellner, and (i.ivi , Rueden. The junior band was composed of twenty-one embers classed according to THE INSTRUMENT EACH PLAYED: Cornets— Vinabelle Brecke, LaNae Brecke, Billy Brcwe, Jiiaiy Herman, Joseph Konecny, Betsy Leach, Elvin Lindau, .and Estelle Pueschner. Clarinets—Stfi i a Brecke, Joyce Harder, Joyce Pope, and Eleanor , Sch-ndt. Tenor Saxaphone—Harv in Harder and Gene Pope. Baritone—Orvitj-e Koei-n no Earl Sailer. Altos—Pqnalo Lueddecke. Prut, i-iajor—Mildred Sailer. Baton Twirlers—Dolores Hfeir-rrz, Estelle Puesotjer, and Carol Schneider. The band of 1942 won the trophy at Medford for marching an playing. We ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF IT AND WE HOPE TO ADD ANOTHER IN THE FUTURE, The spring music concert for Band and Glee Club vas held April 9TH at the Recreational Hall. The junior .and senior bands no the Boys’ ano Girls’ Glee Club all took part. The oistrict spring music festival was held at Medford Hay 7th and 8th. The tournament selection chosen was the overture Rhodora by Lester Broc- kton. The m ,rch played for the concert was Headway by Harold Bennett. The number played on the march was entitled Warming Up, composed by M.H. Ribsle. The to-ie poem, Village Chapel, composed by M. H. Ribble, was ,xso played at THE TOURNAAENT. Em) NEWS (con't) The names of the musical selectiofis and the members y ho played them were as follows: Cornet solo—Jean Tronson Gaiety Polk.-.. Baritone solo—Betty Broke Morning Glory Polka. Saxaphone solo—Myrtle Kellner Hjmorsque Clarinet duet—Eugene Lindau .'no Geot ge Rau Rendevous. Saxaphone duet—Myrtle Kellner .and Beverly Genrich Famous Scotch Aires. Cornet trio—Donald Bedroske, Jean Tronson, and Gordon Seidel My Buddy Polka, clarinet solo—George Rau The Country Garoen. Unoer the direction of Miss Nelson the band did very mice vcrk. It was due to her direction ;nd the cooper..tion of the band that we won the trophy at Medford last year. After participating in concerts and parades for fo jr years some of the MEMBERS WILL SINCERELY MISS THEIR B.AND WORK. Without a Song1 Without a song the day would never eno; Y nmrr A SONG THE ROAC WOULD NEVER BEND; When things go wrong a man ain?t got a friend, Without a song. BOYS1 GLEE OAB The Boys1 Glee Club was organized unoer the direction of Mr. Winans, with Miss Benson as the accompanist The club started with about twenty mem- bers BUT ENDED WITH AN OCTET, WHICH MADE A FEW PUBLIC APPEARANCES. They took part in the annual spring concert at Dorchester on April 8th , AND THE MUSIC CONTEST HELD AT MEFORD May 8TH The selections chosen for the contest v ere: ’♦Down De Road from Largo from the New World Sytjphony by Anton Dvorak Bells of the Sea Laab-Solman Dance my Comrades Earl-Bennett They sang folk songs and four part music written for male voices Mbabers of the Glee Club were: First Tenors—0elbert Dake and Oonald Fierke Second Tenors—Dick Schrei3ER and Gordon Seidel Baritones—Anthony Beck and Allen Puoleiner Basses—Marvin Tauchen Eugene Linoau GIRLS1 GLEE CLUB The Girls1 GLee Club of Dor-Hi had a total of twenty-four i4embers The director was Miss Nelson y ith Miss Helke as the accompanist. The Girls1 Glee Club had an exciting day May 8th. It was the day of the TOURNAMENT WHICH WAS HELD AT MEDFORD NUMBERS SANG AT THIS EVENT WERE AM- ERICA My Own by Noble Cain, ano By the Bend of the River by Clara Edwards. On the Christmas program held at the Recreational Hall they made their APPEARANCE SINGING SEVERAL NUMBERS THEY SANG SILENT NlGHT AND AVE MARIA. L|NCCLNfS BIRTHDAY REALLY FOUND THEM IN HARMONY AS THEY SANG SEVERAL SOUTHERN SPIRITUALS. AMONG THEM WERE DIXIE LAND, OLD BLACK JOE , AND SIMILAR NUM3ERS. The SELECTIONS FOR THE SPRING CONCERT V ERE W|ND AT N|GHT BY ZAMECNIK and Little Hills are Calling by Morris The OTHER NUMBERS SANG THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VERE FOLK SONGS, SOUTHERN SPIRITUALS, AND POPULAR PIECES WHICH WERE LIKED ABOUT THE BEST. GIRLS GLEE CLUB (con’t) Members or the Glee club were the following grouped according to their INDIVIDUAL PARTS EACH SANG: First Sopranos Gl dys Brecke Evelyn Scidmore Marjorie Linoeoe Jean Tronson Anita Habermeyer Second Sopranos Fern Tisoendorf Dorothy Tischendorf Joyce Ha,rder Myrtle Kfllner Estelle Puescwjer Marjorie Sailer CiYiOL Schneider Lillian Htufe Carol Fierke Mildred Sailer Beverly Genrich Altos BERNICE Sedlack Dflores Tischendorf Margaret Mayr Betty H‘ bermeyer Loretta Paff Dorothy Fritsch Vocal sclos and duets renoered at the tournament at Medford were as fol- lows: Jean Tronson......................................... ... Smilin' Thru Myrtle Kellner.................................... .... A Perfect Day Betty and Anita Habermeyer.............................. U Golondrina Betty Habermeyer, Myrtle Kellner, and Jean Tronson The Slumber Boat DEFENSE STAMP CLUB The 1942 AND 1945 SCHOOL YEAR SAW GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN THE ENROLLMENT OF the Defense Stanp Club, Its purpose; was to show loyalty and support to our COUNTRY BY BUYING UNITED STATES DEFENSE STAMPS AND BONDS, Officers elected were as follows: President, 3everly Paulson, Vice Pres- ident, Jean Tronson; Secretary, Beverly Genrich; Treasurer, Beatrice Paulson In addition to selling defense stamps each week a few members of the club participated in the scrap metal drive. On December ?th corsages, stamps, ad bonds were solo in commemoration of those who gave their lives at Pearl Harbor, Honorary members were: Miss Nelson, Hiss Benson, Mr, Winans, Mr, Ketterl, and Mr. McVey, THe regular members were: Bernice Sedlack, Elaine Juedes, Dorothy Stoiber, MARGARET ROBIDA, DaLE SORENSON, BETTY HaPERMEYER, MILDRED SAILER, ANITA HABER- meyer, Donald Bedroskc, Annabelle Btecke, Betsy Leach, VJesley Revie, Dorothy Fritsch, Ranny Genrich, Stella Brecke, Loretta Paff, Beverly Genrich, Beverly Paulson, Beatrice P ujlson, Myrtle Kellner, Elaine Parsons, Jean Tronson, §_adys Brecke, Marjorie Lindpoe, Euaine Ellen Paul, and Estelle Pueschner. TVe Defense Stamp Club was glad to be able to do it’s small part to aid our country. Out thanks go to other stuoents who gave their services when they WERE NEEDED. WE HOPE THAT FUTURE YEARS SEE A 100$ ENROLLEMENT IN THIS CLUB, AD A 100$ PARTICIPATION IN STAMP SALES, FORENSICS This year’s forensic contestants came entirely from the Junior and Sen- ior classes. Although a few Fresewen and Sophomores selecteo reaoinqs, they ORCPPED AFTER A FEW PRACTICES. The elimination contest was held on Mart� , ioth at the high school and WAS QUITE SUCCESSFUL. Miss Benson coached .'ll the contestants. With her help and supervision THE STUDENTS DID VERY WELL IN THEIR READINGS. The LEAGUE CONTEST WAS HELD A.T DORCHESTER ON MARCH 24TH, 194% SCHOOLS COMPETING WERE CoLBY, R|B L KE, WEST30R0, AND DORCHESTER. Tic NAMES AND SELECTIONS OF THE PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATED IN SPEECH WORK were: ORATORY Victory, Not Defense, Our Slogan ---—Delbert Dake Another Shot ard ’Rouno the World ——Betty Bro.ve Is TVie American Dream Finished? -------George Raju League Contestant-------------------- -Delbert Dake DRAMATIC DECLAMATIONS Honey --------------------------- Marjorie Sajlor 3eethoven s Moonlight Sonata. ------Bea.trice Paulson Little Dumber ——---------------------—Georgene Gipp League Contestant---------—-------—Beatrice Paulson HJMCROUS DECLAMATIONS June Night -------------- -Elizabeth Paul Sambo and the Circus --------Beverly Paulson League Contestant———————Beverly Paulson EXTEMPORANEOUS READ ING The Price That Russia is Paying-—George .«au League Contestant------------—-----George Rau FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The F.f.A. club was composed of the following members: FRESFWEN—Robert Bush, Raymond Fritsche, Marvin Harder, Lawrence Heintz, Joseph Konecny, El- vin Lindau, ’ %lvin Lindau, Donald Lueooecke, Gene Pope, Wesley Revie, Alvin Somidt, and Robert Sedolo. SOPHOisores—Verdayne Erdman, Norman Fenske, Don- ald Fierke, Theooore Goessel, Robert Krause, and Ear. Sailer, JUNIORS—An- thony Beck, Norman Jorgenson, Gordon Leonharot, Jaimes Paul, Allen Puoleiner, AND VaUSTN V ALDHART. SEN IORS—LEONARD 0USH, EUGENE L|NDAU, EMIL MaCKOWEY, Milton Paff, Clayton Paul, Kenneth Paul, George Rau, Marvin Tauchen, and ISADORE UMLAUFT. The FeF A. CLUB B.ECTED OFFICERS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. THEY WERE as follows: President, Marvin Tauchen; Vice President, Eugene Lindau; Sec- retly, Kenneth Paul; Treasurer, George Rau; a-nd Reporter, James Paul. In the fall Mr.'Winans took Marvin Tauchen, who acted as delegate to the State Convention, and Gordon Leomtardt, who wrote the Farm Problems test, to Madison. Arthur Boxrucker, Donald Bedroske, .and Robert Krause accompanied THEM AM) JUDGED DAIRY CATTLE AND FAT STOCK, Marvin did an excellent job also of representing the F.F.A, chapter of Dorchester at the Medford Speaking Contest and received third place. During tve year the F.F.A. boys repaired and repainted (machinery ano OILED HARNESSES FOR THE FARMERS IN 'COITION TO MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH WERE CARRIED OUT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DOR-SLAW The Senior class or 8943 voted to discontinue the policy or having their SCHOOL NEWS PRINTED IN THE VILLAGE PAPER AND TO PUBLISH A BI-MONT! L.Y PAPER HERE AT OOR-Hl. A YEAti� S SUBSCRIPTION TO THE PAPER WAS OFFERED TO ANYONE WHO SUGGESTED THE NAME CHOSEN BY THE STAFF. THE NAME, THE DOR-SLAM , V AS SUGGESTED BY CL IVIA RUEDEN. Under the excellent supervision and censorship of Miss Benson, our staff PU8LISI-ED A PAPER EVERY OTHER WEEK PLUS A FEW EXTRAS ON SUCH SPECIAL OCCASIONS AS Lincoln's and Washington's birthdays. The Dor-Slam was hectographed and ranged all the way from five to ten pages in size. The following people were chosen by tve Senior class as the paper staffs Editor........................................ Beverly Paulson Ass't Editor...................................Beatrice Paulson Business Manager............................... Marvin Tauchen Sales Manager.....................................Leonard Bush Boys’ Sports....................................David Schreiber Girls' Sports...................................Lucille Broeske Music...........................................Go;oon Schief Club News.......................................Margaret Mayr Humor................................. Eugene Lindau Typists.......................Arlene Harder, Marjorie Lindboe Printer.........................................Elizabeth Browe CLASS NEWS Senior..........................................Herbert Waldhart Junior............................................Georgene G|pp Sophomore.......................................Dolores He intz Fresi-men.......................................Dorothy Fritsch It was found that The Dor-Slam gave its staff worthwhile experience in man- agement and in English composition. We are proud of the fact that we're able to EDIT A PAPER SO WELL ON OUR OWN INITIATIVE AND V.'ITHO'JT A GREAT DEAL OF HELP FROM FACULTY MEMBERS OTHER THAN M|SS BENSON. THE STUDENT COUNCIL OF DOR-Hi The Student Council was reorganized soon after school opened last September. The object of the Student Council was to discuss problems which concern the school, to teach the pupils to take responsibilities upon themselves, and to introudce new IDEAS INTO OUR SCHOOL LIFE. The membership consisted or four members from each class including the class PRESIDENT AND Mr, KicVEY, OUR .ADVISOR. CFFlCERS WERE ELECTED AT THE FIRST MEETING AND THOSE CHOSEN WERE: PRESIDENT, Marvin Tauchen, Vice President, David Schreiber; Secretary, Evelyn Scidmore; .and Treasurer, Jean Tronson. Other members were Marjorie Lindboe, Betty Habermeyer,' Vaugi-n Waldhart, Neil McCarron, Celine Schumacher, Beverly Genrich, Donald Fierke, Don x Beoroske, La Nae Brecke, Estelle Pueschner, ELvin Linoau, wo Ranny Genrich. . • • . . T ■ . . .. . • : . • . •. i«. ♦ • . � � • t • • i 4 � � • 4 • • • • • C M f ■. - V • fc • 4 y 4 • t • % • 4L • 0 ' « % 4 • % ' • . . , ... ...... % + . E • - I 4 • • � U • % • . 4 « . % • • • A % � • • • • • • • ♦ ' • I • • « ‘ ' V HUMOR Why is Dick always late for school? WhY DOES A CERTAIN SOPHOMORE GIRL WEAR 3UCH EXPENSIVE DRESSES TO SCHOOL? RATHER EXTRAVAGANT THESE WAR TIME DAYS; DON’T YOU THINK SO DOLORES? does Miss Benson think the Scandinavians are such polite people? Why were the Seniors such respected characters ..fter the carnival? Or were they? Why does Joyce P. think arsenic is such a healtlful food? Vfrio TOLD Mr. KeTTERL THAT COLD WAS THE A8UN0ANCE OF HEAT? WELL, WHO KNOWS?— Mayee IT IS. can you imagine Bev wnrPtJivflfeA? Why is Miss Benson’s favorite song The Penny Serenade? Senior: Gosh, Dick looksnhandsome in his picture! Dick: Ye3h, the frame is nice. Why do all the girls know how to hook a boyfriend? Say Betsy— Just like a fish, In other words, just play him for A sucker. Can you imagine Mr. McVey in the assembly with fifty dirls—All of them winking? Have you heard the principle parts of the verb sit? Here is Dolores' VERSION, I SIT, I SAT, I HAVE SITTEN. GORDY’S STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOT SITTING CAN BE ACTIVE. Why does Stanley say, That’s nothing, you ought to see the other guy. 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