Ellendale High School - Redbird / Microphone Yearbook (Ellendale, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 10 of the 1936 volume:

VSt. mk .... MICROPHONE 4ih 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 The Microphone For the second time, the Ellendale High School through its Senior class is publishing this little pamphlet known as the Microphone. The first issue was so successful that the present graduates were unanimous in their desire to continue the enterprise. It will serve as a chronicle of the interesting events of the year 1935-36. It will prove interesting reading matter not only to students now in high school, but to alumni and friends as well. In years to come it will be picked up and re-read from time to time, keeping fresh in our minds pleasant mem- ories of high school days. OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION AND FACULTY Board of education: A. R. Amphlett, president; V. D. Coleman, clerk; James V. Miles, Ina E. Graham, F. W. Blumer, Katherine Goddard. faculty! E. C. Ingvalson, superintendent - Biology Minnie C. Onsrud, principal - English Oscar K. Ehlers - Science, Athletics Gladys H. Johnson - Social Science, Music, Latin Gottlieb Pflugrath, Junior High School principal - Mathematics Aimee Blatchford, Junior High School English, His- tory Howard Fiske, director High School band E. C. INGVALSON To our superintendent, E. C. Ingvalson, we dedi- cate this issue of the Microphone, in grateful recog- nition of his kindliness and patience and unselfish service for the welfare of the school. IN RETROSPECT In our Freshman year, we, the mighty Seniors, felt almost as important as we do now. We were a little awed by being in the first year in high school and took our duties quite seriously. Quite seriously, I say, because of course we enjoyed good times, too. There were many new students who came from country schools, strangers to us then, who are now old friends. In our Sophomore year we were really in high school, and we looked up to the Juniors and Seniors, especially the Seniors. We thought they were quite all right and tried to copy their ways, just as the Sophomores try to copy our ways this year. Our Junior year was one of study and meditation, as well as one of strenuous outside activity. We had long honor rolls and made our teachers notice our presence. We distinguished ourselves in dra- matics and music. We also worked hard to give the Seniors a farewell banquet, just as the Juniors this year have done. Now we are Seniors. Several of us have come up from t he first grade together. Of course we are grown up now and have the larger freedom of the Senior. Even the teachers say they notice our in- creased dignity and poise! Our graduation is a happy, exciting time, but it is also a little sad. We will go forth determined to do our best, but we will not forget our school and our pals. We will see each other again, we hope, and wish each other all the health, happiness and success that life can hold. ■ o SENIOR CHURCH SERVICE Sunday, May 17 - Methodist Episcopal Church Processional Mrs. L. M. Coleman Hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy” Scripture reading and prayer Hymn, “Now Thank We All Our God” Anthem, “Lo How a Rose ' Ere Blooming” Praetorius High school mixed chorus Sermon The Rev. Wm. F. Creighton Anthem, “The Twenty Third Psalm” Monson “Now the Day is Over” Barnby High school mixed chorus Hymn, “Come, Thou Almighty King” o GRADUATION EXERCISES Thursday, May 21 Processional Selection, “The Lamb” Davies Girls ' Glee Club Salutatory Miriam Fleming Address President R. M. Black Selection, “May Morning” Denza Girls ' Glee Club Valedictory Jane Brouillard Presentation of class Miss Minnie C. Onsrud Conferring of Diplomas Member, Board of Education “The Star Spangled Banner” All PAGE 2 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 Back row — Lillian Johnson, Elsie Quashnick, LaVonne Higgs, Grace Marvick, Margery Hagen, Virgie Bergfalk, Alice Paulsen, Dorothy Brown, Esther Durheim, Cora Schmierer. Middle row — Reuben Marquardt, William Jackson, Vernon Heckelsmiller, Owen Sizer, Alvin Sand, Sunt. E. C. Ingvalson, Raymond Neumann, Edwin Sand, Herbert Trosin, Duane Crabtree. Front row — Clara Schmierer, Carolyn Bolstad, Genevieve Scheffert, Miriam Fleming, Betty Holte, Jane Brouillard, Beryl Seibert. S nwh ShsdxhsiA VIRGIE BERGFALK “Charm strikes the eye, but merit wins the soul. ,, Girls ' Glee Club, 2; Girls ' Basketball, 2-4; Girl Reserves, officer, 4; “Hold Everything, 4; Choral Festival, 2. CAROLYN M. BOLSTAD “I ought to have my own way in everything and what ' s more I will. Basketball, 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; “Hold Everything, 4; Declamation contests, 2-3-4; Girls ' Glee Club, 2-3-4; Declamation Tourney, 4; Choral Festival, 2-4. JANE BROUILLARD “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Editor-in-chief of Cardinal, 4; “And Mary Did, 3; “Thanks Awfully, 3; “The Wedding, 4; Dis- trict Declamation contest, 3; Declamation Tourney, 3; Glee Club, 2-3; Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; Choral Fes- tival, 1-2-3; Keystone Honor Society; class vice- president, 3; Senior Honor Roll; Valedictorian. DOROTHY BROWN “Dot “The girls ' gym my kingdom is. Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 3-4; “My Cou- sin from Sweden, 3; “Hold Everything, 4; Band, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 3; Glee Club, 3. DUANE CRABTREE “Johnny “Give me the moonlight, Give me the girl, And leave the rest to me. Football, 1-2-3-4; football captain, 4; basketball, 1-2-3-4; track, 1-2-3-4; class president, 4; Hi-Y sec- retary, 2; Star Scout; Wilderness canoe trip. ESTHER DURHEIM “Speech is great, but silence is greater. Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; basketball, 1-2-3-4. MIRIAM FLEMING “Not what I would; but what I should. Glee Club, 2-3-4; band, 2-3-4; Girl Reserve vice president, 4; Cardinal staff, 4; basketball, 3; Decla- mation contest, 3; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; district music contest, 4; Senior honor roll; Salute r orian. MARJORIE HAGEN “Margie “I dance and dance until I cry, I ' ll dance and dance until I die. Basketball, 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; “Hold Everything, 4; declamation contest, 4. VERNON HECKELSMILLER “Dainon “Extremely busy but quiet about it. Cardinal staff, 4; “And Mary Did, 3; “Home Town Girl, 4; “The Wedding, 4; Senior honor roll; National Honor Society; “Hold Everything, 4. LaVONNE HIGGS “Bonnie “Light-headed but only in one way. Class treasurer, 1; Glee Club, 1-2-3; declamation contest, 2-4; “My Cousin From Sweden, 3. BETTY HOLTE “A girl of many moods, many accomplishments, and many friends. Glee Club, 2-3; Choral Festival, 2-3; Girl Re- serves, 2-3-4; class treasurer, 3; “And Mary Did, 3; “Thanks Awfully, 3; “The Wedding, 4; “Hold Everything, 4; Declamation Tourney, 4; National Honor Society; Senior honor roll. WILLIAM JACKSON “Work! Where have I heard that word before? Band, 1-2-3-4; track, 2-3-4; football, 4; N. I. or- chestra, 3; basketball, 4; Life Scout; Wilderness canoe trip. PAGE 3 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 LILLIAN JOHNSON “Happy and always full of fun, Ready for play when her work is done.” Class officer, 1-4; Girl Reserves, 3-4; declama- tion, 2-3-4; Glee Club, 1-2; basketball, 3-4; “Hold Everything,” 4; Cardinal staff, 4. REUBEN MARQUARDT “Rube” “Good nature, muscle, and grit, all combined.” Basketball, 1-2-3-4, captain, 2-3; track, 1-3-4; baseball, 2-3; football, 4; “Hold Everything,” 4. GRACE MARVICK “Everybody likes her; they can’t help it.” Flickertail Society, 1-2-3; Choral Festival, 1-3-4; Glee Club, 1-2-4; class vice president, 2; Student Council, 2-3; basketball, 4; Girl Reserves, 4; class play, 2; operetta, 1-2. RAYMOND NEUMANN, “Ray” “A jolly lad, so full of fun, and always nice to everyone.” Basketball, 1-2-3-4; track, 1-2; football, 4; class secretary, 4; Hi-Y vice p resident, 4; associate edi- tor, Cardinal, 4; Senior honor roll; National Honor Society; “Hold Everything,” 4. ALICE PAULSEN “I’m satisfied because I’m me.” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Declamation contest, 2; associate editor, Cardinal staff, 4; “Hold Everything,” 4. ELSIE QUASHNICK “Now, really, it’s so hard for me to talk.” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2 3-4; basketball, 2-3-4. EDWIN SAND “Gee! I wish I had a girl.” Basketball, 1-2-3; football, 2-3-4; track, 1-2-3; Hi-Y, 2-3-4; “Hold Everything,” 4. ALVIN SAND “I don’t let studies interfere with my education.” Football, 2-3-4; basketball, 2 3; Hi-Y, 3-4; track, 2-4; “Hold Everything,” 4. BERYL SEIBERT “Life is real, life is earnest.” Basketball, 4; track, 4; Senior honor roll. CLARA SCHMIERER “She has been blessed with sparkling eyes, In which a world of mischief lies.” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Girl Reserve president, 4; Cardinal staff, 4; “Home Town Girl,” 4. CORA SCHMIERER “Sometimes glad, sometimes sad, Sometimes mischievous, but never bad.” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Girl Re- serves, 2-3-4; basketball tournament, 2-3-4; “Hold Everything,” 4. HERBERT TROSIN “Fritz” “He smiles and says, ‘Don’t rush me, girls.’ ” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3-4; football, 1 -2-3-4 ; basketball, 1-2-3-4; track, 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y pres- ident, 4; Class president, 2; editor-in-chief, Cardinal, 4; oratorical contest, 2; Star Scout; “The Wedding,” 4; “Hold Everything,” 4; National Honor Society. Music activity for 1935-36 was carried forward in both Senior and Junior high school with increased appreciation of this happiest of all fine arts. Both the splendid, capable directors, Miss Gladys Johnson, who has charge of the chorus work and Mr. Howard Fiske, in charge of the band, were new in Ellendale High this year. Miss Jewell Robinson took her place again as accompanist. The combined efforts of directors and students have achieved some very creditable results. The boys’ and girls’ glee clubs and the band were organized early in the fall. The mixed chorus was organized at the beginning of the second semester. The first appearance of the girls’ glee club was before a joint convocation of Senior and Junior High students, on March 12. Two numbers were used: “Lullaby” by Brahms, and “I Hear The Bees a Hummin’ ” by Zamecnik. The rest of the period was used in assembly singing, rounds and novelty numbers being used. A very happy event was the combined program and party given by the glee clubs, on December 19. The combined group sang “Christmas Song” by Adam. A group of nine mixed voices sang “Christ- mas Lullaby” by F. M. Christiansen. Several piano numbers, a reading and carol singing completed a very delightful program, followed by a social hour in which pop corn balls and the playing of folk games played an important part. The boys’ glee club sang for assembly on Feb- ruary 21, and on February 28. They also sang sev- eral numbers at the Masonic oratorical contest, which was held March 5. At the beginning of the second semester more emphasis was placed upon the mixed chorus which was formed by putting the two glee clubs together and adding a few voices. The membership of this chorus has been as follows: Sopranos — Thelma Bol- stad, Janet Brouillard, Lillian Dobler, Miriam Flem- ing, Vivian Fleming, Mary Griffin, Lillian Hillius, Lois Huber, Alice Paulsen, Elsie Quashnick, Clara Schmierer, Martha Van Horn, and Lila Vasvick. Altos — Carolyn Bolstad, Margaret Blumer, Phyl- lis Combellick, Miriam Crabtree, Frances DuRand, Helen Graham, Dorothy Heine, Gene Huber, La- Vonne Higgs, Imogene Jury, Grace Marvick, Kath- GENEVIEVE SCHEFFERT “Genny” “A willing helper and a friendly friend.” Basketball, 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3-4; “My Cousin From Sweden,” 3; declamation contest, 4; Glee Club, 2-4; Choral Festival, 4. OWEN SIZER “Buzz” “I’m getting to be a big boy now.” Football, 1-2-3-4; basketball, 1-2-3-4, captain, 4; track, 1-2-3-4; captain, 4; class vice president, 4; Hi-Y secretary-treasurer, 4; honor athlete, 1935. PAGE 4 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 ryn Nelson, Esther Quashnick, Cora Schmierer, Gene- vieve Scheffert, Esther Schmidt, Lucille Schmidt, Donalda Rekow, Ljtfhia Tiegs, Evelyn Wright. Tenors — Wayne Bergfalk, Luverne Brown, Ed- ward Hafner, Rivard Irion, Robert Maercklein, James Miles, Oscar Roehl, Junior Schook, Emil Quast, Herbert Trosin. Basses — Howard Boom, Howard Hill, Marshall Hokana, Ra’ph Holte, Lowell Hamar, George Radtke, Clifford Schmierer, Junior St. John. In the latter part of the year, emphasis was given to the preparation of music to be used in the annual choral festival. On April 28, Professor H. C. Row- land, in charge of vocal music at the University of North Dakota, visited the high school and put the various groups through some very effective drill. The same evening the annual spring concert was given, assisted by Lydia Tiegs, Frances Durand and Peggy Blumer in piano numbers. On April 29, the fourth annual Southeastern Choral Festival was held at LaMoure. Choruses from LaMoure, Edgeley, and Oakes as well as Ellen- dale participated in this delightful event. The program follows: Advancing the Colors Boy Scouts “America ' ' (first and last verse) Audience and Chorus CHORUS “Lo! How a Rose ' Ere Blooming .. ..Praetorius-Cain “Slumbe r Song of the Infant Jesus Gevaert “Pilgrim’s Chorus, from Tannhauser Wagner Trombone Solo (Selected) Edfield Odegard BOYS ' CHORUS “I Got Shoes (Negro Spiritual) Arr. Batholomew “Passing By (Text by Herrick) E. C. Purcell-Burleigh “Pirate ' s Song (Text by R. L. Stevenson) Freeman High GIRLS ' CHORUS “Twenty Eighteen (Norfolk Song) Arr. Deems Taylor “Peat Fire Smooring Prayer (Song of the He- brides) Arr. Robertson “A May Morning Luggi Denza Group of Songs (selected) Hywel C. Rowland CHORUS “Twenty-Third Psalm Herman W. Monson “The Blue Birds Leontovick-Krone “As Torrents in Summer (From King Olaf) — Elgar “Land of Hope and Glory Elgar-Flagge CHORUS AND AUDIENCE “Now the Day is Over Monk-Barnby “The Star Spangled Banner Key-Smith The mixed chorus will assist at the annual Senior church service to be held at the Methodist church, May 17. The girls ' glee club will sing at graduation exercises to be held Thursday, May 21. During the year a number of outside musical treats have been thoroughly enjoyed. On November 1, 1935, E. H. S. students were the guests of N. I. for a chapel program. The entertainer was Miss Jane Dudley, an expert violinist. Her program was in the form of a lecture-recital which was both in- structive and entertaining. On February 25, a group of local musicians put on a splendid program in the high school assembly room. The program consisted of a group of vocal solos by Mrs. F. E. Randall and a number of piano duets by Mrs. A. E. Dunphy and Mrs. L. M. Cole- man. A Major Bowes amateur contest sponsored by the county superintendent ' s office was held February 6. Scott Walker won first with a clarinet solo, and Lillian Hillius, third place with a vocal solo. In the final county contest at Oakes Scott, Walker received third place. In the district music contest held at Wahpeton, Miriam Fleming, entering for the first time, was given second place. Scott Walker, clarinet solo, Ly- dia Tiegs, piano solo, and Frances Durand and Mar- garet Blumer, piano duet, all received first place. Before going to Wahpeton, all these numbers had been presented in programs at N. I. and at the high school and at a public recital at N. I. Those winning first places in the district contest will complete at the University in the state music contests, May 14-16. The high school band was reorganized for the 11th consecutive year on September 6, with the fol- lowing membership : Cornets: Wm. Jackson, Marshall Hokana, Rita Phillips and Phyllis Fleming. Clarinets: Scott Walker, Jay St. John, Lillian Dobler, Lois Jorgenson, Dorothy Brown and Howard Ho kana. Altos: Ernest Lees and Evelyn Mae Wright. Baritones: John Dunphy and Miriam Fleming. Bass : Lowell Hamar. Trombone: Willard Hokana. Alto Saxaphone: John Jackson. Drums: Rolla Durand, Junior Schook and James Miles. Mr. Floyd Ackert has been of great help to the band by sitting in and playing trombone. During the spring months he is starting a number of boys on band instruments who will be good material for future bands. The band under direction of Mr. Fiske, has ap- peared in public several times. It appeared before the high assembly in November and again at an athletic program in January. On March 20 the band provided a convocation program at N. I. In addition to the regular band, a “pep band of 14 pieces was organized to play at basketball games. It did much to enliven school spirit and pleasantly fill the intermissions. On April 17, all the band members and their di- rector, Howard Fiske; Floyd Ackert, a former mem- ber and now director of the Ellendale city band; Superintendent E. C. Ingvalson; and Miss Gladys Johnson, were guests at a banquet prepared and served by the mothers of the band members. Pre- ceding the dinner a program of music was given: A baritone solo, Miriam Fleming; clarinet solo, Scott Walker; vocal quartet, Rolla Durand, James Miles, Jay St. John and Lowell Hamar; and pep singing with Miss Johnson at the piano. After din- ner toasts were given by Phyllis Fleming, Lois Jor- genson, William Jackson, Floyd Ackert and Super- intendent Ingvalson. Mr. Fiske acted as toastmaster. Much credit is due our director, Mr. Howard Fiske, for the success of the band this year. His fine enthusiasm and interest has been very stimu- lating. As evidence of his deep interest in this ac- tivity he has helped to plan a band event to be known as the Southeastern Band Festival. This is (Concluded on Page 8) PAGE 5 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 Left to right — Marquardt, Crabtree, Tobin, Sizer, Hafner, Trosin, Walker, Newman, Coach O. K. Ehlers. Football Coach Ehlers had a fairly easy time this year, for he had a good-sized nucleus around which he could build a football team. Seven lettermen were back and there were others with experience. The team was quite heavy and fast, which placed it among the outstanding teams of North Dakota. When the season score is summarized it is evident that the Cardinals did a great deal of scoring, having a total of 218 points to its opponent ' s 20. Only two teams crossed our goal line, Edgeley and Lidgerwood. Wishek 0 Oakes 0 Aberdeen “Seconds” .... 0 Edgeley 7 LaMoure 0 Milnor 0 Lidgerwood 13 Ellendale 12 Ellendale 6 Ellendale 31 Ell en da’ e 42 Ellendale 57 Ellendale 75 Ellendale 0 Ellendale tied with Enderlin in the conference race. This entitles E. H. S. to the honor of co- champion and to the conference trophy for half time and it now resides in our trophy case. EISEsach ) citizens gave excellent support to the team throughout the season and were enthusiastic about its victories. Ardent fans such as D. W. Crab- tree, W. E. Marquardt and J. V. Miles, with the sup- port of the Community club and business men gen- erally, raised money by means of an entertainment to buy each letter-man a gold football. The enter- tainment consisted of a moving picture show sup- plied by our good friend, Dr. Lynds, and included films of our team in action taken by him. The boys deeply appreciate the recognition given them. Two banquets were given the football boys this year; one by the mothers of the boys and one by the Community club. These were greatly enjoyed by the boys. Football letters were awarded after the banquet given by the mothers. Those to receive letters were : Edwin Sand, Alvin Sand, Owen Sizer, Raymond Neu- mann, Herbert Trosin, Duane Crabtree, Reuben Mar- quardt, William Jackson, Burwell Leet, Harlan Wan- aka, Kenneth Tobin, Howard Boom, Marshall Ho- kana, Vernerd Fitzgerald, Leslie Bowman, and James Miles. Owen Sizer was voted Honor Athlete for 1935, and was presented with a special trophy pro- vided by Coach Ehlers and Mr. Ingvalson. Harlan Wanaka was elected captain for next year. Basketball The “Cards” started the season with five letter- men who had lots of experience. They fell in the first game of the season, victims to the “Indees,” in a tight battle, 25-26. Although we had a good team this year, its play- ing was not always consistent. It appeared that sometimes its playing was poorest when good play- ing was most in demand, such as when we met James- town, at the Oakes tournament, and in the final game of the district tournament. The summary for the season : “Indees” 25 Ellendale .26 Kulm 14 Ellendale 22 PAGE 6 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 Lisbon .24 Ellendale 42 Aberdeen “Seconds”... .27 ELendale 37 Webster (S. D.) .28 Ellendale 27 Kulm .10 Ellendale 23 Valley City College Hi. .16 Ellendale 20 Oakes .11 Ellendale 31 Enderlin .28 Ellendale 44 LaMoure . 8 Ellendale 36 Oakes .25 Ellendale 29 In the Oakes tournament we lost to Oakes in the preliminary game and won from LaMoure in the consolation game. In the district tourney, held in Ellendale this year, we lost in the final game to Valley City College High School by a score of 26-22. Our Senior Athletes Owen Sizer has played basketball since he was in the eighth grade. He earned his first letter when he was a Sophomore and was captain this year. He has played regular at end in football for two years and has two letters. A letter man in track, he does the high jump, high and low hurdle, shot put, and half mile. He ranks as one of the most outstanding athletes the school has ever had. Herbert Trosin plays at forward in basketball and is a two year letter man. In football he has played half and fullback and here also he has earned two letters. In track he runs the 220 yard dash, high and low hurdles and does the high jump and broad jump. Reuben Marquardt came to us as a Senior, trans- ferring from Annandale, Minnesota. Already a three year letter man in basketball, he annexed another this year doing noble duty at guard. Inexperienced in football, he soon caught on and made a “whizz” at fullback. In track he pushes the shot and runs the 220 yard dash. Alvin Sand, ha iling from out east of town, has made his mark as a tackle in football, having earned two letters. In track he runs the 440 and puts the shot. His brother Edwin has made an effective guard in football and has garnered two letters in this sport. Walter Leet, the “streak” from Redfield, S. D., made the third all-state football team as a Junior. Too many birthdays made him ineligible this year, but he is not to be forgotten and we are sure his opponents will remember him. Raymond Neumann has played basketball for four years and has earned two letters, playing at either forward or guard. As a Senior he annexed another letter by playing end in football. Duane Crabtree is a two letter man in basket- ball, playing at guard. He is also a two letter man in football, playing at center and acting as captain this year. In track he runs the mile and half mile and takes a turn at vaulting. He has one letter in track, earned last year. William Jackson has earned a letter in football and has participated in basketball. He is active in track, running the 440 yard dash and the half mile. He is out to win the coveted track letter. Tp )ur splendid coach, Mr. 0. K. Ehlers, the Sen- ioE ptfys wish to extend their thanks. Through his flforts and untiring zeal, athletics in our school have been brought to a very high standard. To the boys still in school go our best wishes for continued success. This has been a very successful year in the field of dramatics. Students have given their full sup- port and co-operation to make dramatics a success and to make this activity one of the most outstanding in school history. Dramatics not only challenges the support and loyalty of the student body but is also a way of raising money for other school activ- ities ’ and social events such as the Junior-Senior banquet. There will always be a number of students who have dramatic talent which can be utilized and de- veloped in the giving of plays and in declamation. These activities are very beneficial in building up these talents. After appearing in a number of plays or declamations, the performer soon ceases to have “stage-fright” and begins to feel at home before an audience. “Home Town Girl” This all-high-school play was presented Novem- ber 22 and 23. It was given to supply the students who were not playing football with a worthy activity as well as to finance the Junior-Senior banquet. The play was both an artistic and a financial success. The cast of characters was as follows : Luke Stone, a small town lawyer John Dunphy Caroline Arms, Luke ' s cousin Clara Schmierer Marian Hastings, Luke ' s niece Frances DuRand Arthur Jennings, in love with Marian.. ..Scott Walker Washington Lafayette Stubbs, himself ....Donald Rekow Mrs. Hastings-Smith, Marian ' s aunt. .Miriam Crabtree Leroy Hastings-Smith, Marian ' s cousin .. .Robert Maercklein Amanda Whitaker, a neighbor Lillian Johnson Ebenezer, a peace officer Vernon Heckelsmiller Sherman O. Swift, a lawyer William Bauer Cnythia Simpson, a neighbor Rita Phillips Senior Declamation Contest The Senior girls’ declamation program was held in the high school assembly, February 13. The pro- gram was as follows : April Twenty-fifth as Usual (Edna Ferber) ....Genevieve Scheffert Laddie (Edna Whitaker) Carolyn Bolstad Polly at the Circus (Hartley Manners) ....LaVonne Higgs Reflections of a Convict Before Execution (L. E. Trafton) Lillian Johnson Dr. Gold of the Neighborhood House.-Marjorie Hagen Verse Reading Betty Holte Reading of Sonnets Jane Brouillard Masonic Peace Oratorical An oratorical contest sponsored by the North Dakota Masonic Lodge was held at the Ellendale Temple, March 5. The topic of all orations was “World Peace — How Attained.” Three schools par- PAGE 7 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017 ticipated. Ellendale High School was represented by John Dunphy, Mcnango by Selma Fradet, and Ellendale Industrial High School by Marion Ofste- dahl. First place was given to Selma Fradet. The program was supplemented by musical num- bers by the Boys ' Glee club and by Scott Walker who gave a clarinet solo. Dickey-LaMoure Played Festival This was the second one-act play festival spon- sored by the Dickey-LaMoure Activities Association, an organization composed of the four first class high schools in the two counties. It was held at Ellendale in the high school auditorium, March 18. ’° °ley presented “The Pampered Darling ; LaMour Sendeth Rain ; and Oakes, “The First B. Ellendale High School gave “The Weddin 6 by John Kirkpatric. Mr. Paul J. Harkness of Northern Nor- mal, Aberdeen, was the critic judge. He gave de- served commendations and constructive criticisms to each cast. It was felt that this, the second play fes- tival, was as great a success as the first one had been. E. H. S. enjoyed being host to such a fine group of schools. “The Wedding will be repeated for the State Federation of Women ' s Clubs, which holds its con- vention in Ellendale, June 2-4. MUSIC (Concluded from Page 5) a get-together of school bands in this section of North Dakota. This year it will consist of the La- Moure and Ellendale school bands with a few play- ers from Edgeley and perhaps some from Oakes. It will be held in LaMoure this year on Tuesday, May 26. The guest director is to be Professor J. A. Holvik, director of the noted Concordia College Band, which made a tour of Europe last summer. The program for the festival follows: America Pomp and Chivalry, Grand March Roberts skatchewan, Overture G. E. Holmes Ironclad, March Will Huff Trombone Solo, selected Edfield Odegaard American Patrol, March F. W. Meachem Organ Echoes, Serenade A1 Hayes Cherry Waltz R. Parnell Salutation, March Sietz Trumpet and Trombone Duet Howard Fiske and Francis Ackert Show Boy, March Will Huff Determination, Overture A1 Hayes Success, March Bennet Star Spangled Banner The Declamation Tourney The annual declamation tourney, also sponsored by the Activities Association, was this year held at Oakes, on April 15. Ellendale was represented by Carolyn Bolstad, who gave a dramatic reading; Dor- othy Heine, giving a humorous selection; and by Betty Holte, who entertained the audience by the reading of two poems. Mr. Paul J. Harkness again acted as critic-judge and was especially effective in his criticisms. Numbers by the Oakes High School Girls ' Glee club added to the attractiveness of the program. “Hold Everything This, the annual offering of the high school by its Senior class, was the final dramatic event of the year. The play was presented April 24 and 25. The cast follows: Caroline Caruthers, a hotel proprietress ....Carolyn Bolstad Niobe, a colored servant - Lillian Johnson Christopher Morgan, a banker Edwin Sand Connie Morgan, his daughter Betty Holte Bee Williams, Connie ' s friend— .Alice Maree Paulsen Courtney Barrett, Jr., Connie’s pet aversion w -- .Herbert Trosin Mrs. Julia Gibbs, an am bitious mother ...-Marjorie Hagen Lottie Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs ' daughter.. ..Dorothy Hagen Wanda Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs’ daughter... .Virgie Bergfalk Daisy Gibbs, Mrs. Gibbs’ daughter.— Cora Schmierer Steve, a crook Vernon Heckelsmiller Andy, likewise a crook Reuben Marquardt Tim Macauley, a detective ....Raymond Neumann and Alvin Sand This play was one of the best ever presented by Ellendale High School. The play itself was well- suited to players of high school age and was splen- didly cast. Tc Miss Onsrud The success of dramatic activities in Ellendale High School must be credited largely to the fine This summary aims to give a review of the music activities of the school year 1935-36. It gives a hint of the pleasure and profit that many students have derived from these activities and suggests values that will be carried on into life. Appreciation and thanks are gratefully accord ed to directors, and to the school administration who make this fine activity possible. leadership and skillful directing of Miss Onsrud who has charge of all plays and declamation contests. The Seniors wish to express their appreciation of her hard work, patience, and untiring efforts in be- half of these activities. | $ I I i I i 4 4 i I i t 4 i Work | i • | Live I Be Happy When we look into the long avenue of the future and see the good there is for each one of us to do, we realize after all what a beautiful thing it is to work, and | to live, and be happy. x 1936 Ellendale High School Yearbook - Coleman Museum, 2017