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

Text from Pages 1 - 10 of the 1940 volume:

1 0 Microphone The Microphone Published under the direction of the officers of the senior class, May 10, 1940. Edward Gorman President Ralph Merkel Vice President Gene Wolfe Secretary-Treasurer Our purpose in issuing this paper is that it may serve as a chronicle not only of the activities of the members of the class of 1940, but to some extent of the entire high school as well. We believe that it will prove interesting reading to every loyal student who aspires to become a graduate of Ellendale High School. Our second aim is to provide a suitable souvenir of our high school days. For those of us who are graduating, these days will soon be but a memory. A perusal of the pages of this little paper will help revive those memories and keep them ever fresh. OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION AND FACULTY Board of Education A. R. Amphlett President Edith McCoy ; Clerk Ina E. Graham F. W. Blumer J. V. Miles Katherine Goddard Faculty E. C. Ingvalson, Superintendent Psychology Minnie C. Onsrud, Principal English, Dramatics Oscar K. Ehlers Science, Dramatics Martha Buck Social Science, Latin, Music Roy Sheppard, Junior High School Principal Mathematics, Shop, Band Margaret Williams English, History, Dramatics Edna Bruns Girls ' Physical Education Mavis Hafner Domestic Art DEDICATION To our social science and music teacher, Miss Martha Buck, we dedicate this issue of the Micro- phone, in grateful appreciation of good work in Ellendale High School. GRADUATION PROGRAM Friday, May 24, 1940 High School Auditorium Processional March — “Pomp and Chivalry” (Charles J. Roberts), High School Band. Selection — “Determination” (A1 Hayes), High School Band. Mr. Roy Sheppard, Director Program Theme — “The American Home” “The Home, the Heart of Democracy,” Charles H. Hatcher. “It Takes a Heap o ' Livin ' ” (Edgar Guest), Edythe Maunu. “The Ideal Home,” Janet Brouillard. Selections : “If My Song Had Wings” (Hahn) “Come Gentle Spring” (Haydn) “Good Night, Good Night, Beloved” (Pinsutti) (High School Chorus, Miss Martha Buck, Director) Address: “Constructive Citizenship,” Rev. A, Elmer Moe, pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Presentation of Class — Miss Minnie C. Onsrud, high school principal. Conferring of Diplomas — Mr. A. R. Amphlett, president, Board of Education. “America” — All. SENIOR CHURCH SERVICE Sunday Evening, May 19 Processional — Mrs. L. M. Coleman. Hymn — “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Scripture reading and prayer. Hymn — “Faith of Our Fathers.” Anthems : “Remember Now Thy Creator” (Carrie B. Adams) “Now Thank We All Our God” (Bach) Sermon — Rev. Harry F. Taplin, pastor, Ellendale Nazarene Church. Hymn — “Lead On, Oh King Eternal.” Benediction. o IN RETROSPECT We, the Seniors, now have the privilege of look- ing back at four full years of high school. It is indeed a privilege when we consider all those before us, who have done the same thing. As freshmen we entered high school, proud to think that we had at last embarked on our high school careers, and yet feeling a little inferior to those students in the three years beyond us. I’m afraid our studies were sadly neglected that year. When sophomores, we became rather shy and re- served, for the juniors and seniors lorded over us during initiation and other social functions of the year. As juniors, we had risen one step higher; at last we were in the upper half, the half that rules. We were in league with the seniors, who we feted with a banquet and prom. This year we came into our own. We are the mighty seniors, the goal of every freshman. Though we are anxious to graduate, it will be with sadness that we will part from the high school where some of our happiest days have passed. PAGE 2 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 CLASS OF 1940 Top row — Esther Lematta, Charles Hatcher, Karl Sand, Alvin Shasky, Richard Dunphy, Vernon Mac- Donald, Violet Grenz. Middle row — Irma Irion, Ruth Gebbardt, Wanda Johnson, Lily Schmitt, Mar- jorie Meachen, Janet Brouillard, Edythe Maunu, Esther Irion. Front row — Velma Harm, Helen Kast, Ralph Merkel, Gene Wolfe, Edward Gorman, Alice Hall, Supt. E. C. Ingvalson, class adviser. SENIOR SKETCHES Janet Brouillard “Janny” “Sometimes good, often bad. That’s Janny — ain’t it sad?” Chorus and Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1- 2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3; District Music Contest, 2- 3; “It’s Life,” 4; “The Charlady and the Angel,” 4; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; “Introducin’ Susan,” 3; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Keystone Society, 3; Editor, Cardinal, 4; “Alice Blue Gown,” 2; Class Secretary, 2. Senior Honor Group. Richard Dunphy “Dunph” “When joy and duty clash Let duty go to smash.” Football, 2-3-4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Baseball, 2-3; Glee Club and Chorus, 3; Hi-Y, 2-3; Track, 4; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4. Ruth Laura Gebhardt “Pete” “The girls’ gym my kingdom is.” Basketball, 2-4; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4; Gymnastics, 3-4; G. A. A., 3-4; Northern Norm al Play Day, 4; Girl Reserves, 2-3. Edward L. Gorman “Skip” “A real skipper he’ll never be For he’s always lost at sea.” Football, 1-2-3-4; Captain, 4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2-3; Hi-Y, 2-3; One-Act Play Festival, 4; “The Charlady and the Angel,” 4; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Class President, 4; Vice Presi- dent, 3; Feature Editor, Cardinal, 4. Senior Honor Group. Violet Grenz “Blondie” “Light-headed, but only in one way.” Gymnastics, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 1-2-3; “The Gang’s All Here,” 3; Cardinal Staff, Typist, 4; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4; Speech Festival, 4. Alice Hall “Allie” “When you first gaze into her eyes you see an angel ; When you look a little closer you see it’s just a blind.” Girl Reserves, 2-3; Basketball, 2-3-4; Sports, 2-3-4; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4. Velma Lois Harm “Val” “Just a friend through all our d ays Just a girl with pleasant ways.” Girl Reserves, 2-3; “Alice Blue Gown,” 3; “No Banners Flying,” 4; Cardinal Staff, 4; Class Secre- tary, 3; Gymnastics, 4; Pep Squad, 3-4. Charles H. Hatcher “Snatch” “A good business man he’ll never be For he’s got Her on the brain you see.” Glee Club and Chorus, 1; Basketball, 2-3; Foot- ball, 3-4; “Introducin’ Susan,” 3; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Hi-Y, 3; Baseball, 1; Class President, 3; Cardinal Staff, 4; Honor Group, 4; Keystone Society, 4. Erma Irion “Blackie” “Stand back and make room for a man.” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3; “Introducin’ Susan,” 3; Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4. PAGE 3 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Esther Irion “Porky” “She is a girl who is bright as the sun And always around when there ' s work to be done.” Basketball, 2-3-4; Glee Club and Chorus, 1-3-4; Choral Festival, 3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3; Junior High School Declamation Contest, 3; “Introducin ' Susan,” 3; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Cardinal Staff, Typist, 4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; G. A. A., 3-4; Pep Squad, 4; District Music Contest, 3. Wanda C. Johnson “Swede” “Ready, Willing, and Able.” Glee Club, 1-4; High School Operetta, 1; “No Banners Flying,” 4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; Sports, 2-3-4. Helen Ruth Kast “Castie” “A Willing Helper and a Friendly Friend.” Girl Reserves, 2-3; Glee Club and Chorus, 4; Choral Festival, 4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Cardinal Staff, 4; Pep Squad, 4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4. Esther Lematta “Sammie” “Smiling and Cheerful — always the same.” Girls ' League, 1; Girl Reserves, 2-3; Glee Club and Chorus, 3-4; Choral Festival, 3-4; “Alice Blue Gown,” 2; “No Banners Flying,” 4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; G. A. A., 3; Northern Normal Play Day, 3. Edythe Maunu “Edie” “Small, but has plenty of ‘Oomph ' .” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-4; Choral Festival, 1-2-4; Girl Reserves, 2; G. A. A. Secretary-Treasurer, 2; Basketball, 1-2-4; Cardinal Staff, 4; “It ' s, Life,” 4; “The Charlady and the Angel,” 4; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Girl Scouts, 1-4; Pep Squad, 1-2-4; Cheer Leader, 4; Northern Normal Play Day, 2; District Music Contest, 2. Vernon MacDonald “Mac” “I’ll take my life easy and live till I die.” Football, 1-2-3-4; Honor Athlete, 4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2-3; Hi-Y, 2-3; Sergeant-at-arms, 3; “Introducin ' Susan,” 3; “That Crazy Smith Fam- ily,” 4; Class President, 2. Marjorie M. Meachen “Marge” “My importance is too great to be bothered by trifles.” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Twirling Tea m, 4; Girl Reserves, 2-3; G. A. A., Speech Festival, 3; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; “Alice Blue Gown,” 2; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4; Cardinal Staff, 4. Ralph Merkel “Merk” “He will if he wants to, but oh! if he don ' t.” Basketball, 1-2; Baseball, 1-2; Hi-Y, 3; Vice President cf Class, 4; Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4; Senior Honor Group, 4. Karl J. Sand “Trotsky” “Happy and always so full of fun, Ready for work when play is done.” Football, 2-3-4; Track, 2-3; Hi-Y, 3; “Introducin ' Susan,” 3; “The Charlady and the Angel,” 4; One- Act Play Festival, 4. Lily Schmitt “Schmitke” “Quiet at times, but she doesn ' t have red hair for nothing.” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-4; Choral Festival,. 2-4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; Girl Reserves, 2; G. A. A., 2; Northern Normal Play Day, 2; Basket- ball, 2-4; Pep Squad, 4; District Music Contest, 2; Keystone Society. Alvin R. Shasky “Happy” “Happy is a cheerful lad; always cheerful — never mad.” Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Football, 4; Track, 3-4; “Showboat,” 3; “Ruth of Smoky Hollow,” 2; Senior Honor Group. Gene Wolfe “Jeanie” “I oughta ' have my own way in every- thing — and what ' s more I ' m gonna!” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Girl Reserves, 2-3; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Cheer Leader, 4; “Alice Blue Gown,” 2; Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; “Introducin ' Susan,” 3; “That Crazy Smith Family,” 4; Editor Cardinal, 4; Twirling Team, 4; Class Secretary, 4; Carnival Queen, 3; G. A. A., 3; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4. ■ o GLEE CLUB AND CHORUS The mixed chorus and glee clubs have as usual played a very important part in high school activ- ities. Members from both senior and junior high schools have worked like troupers and have pre- sented some excellent programs of which we can be very proud. The boys’ and girls ' glee clubs were organized in the fall, and the mixed chorus at the beginning of the second semester. The 11:15 period has been devoted to rehearsals, with special practices from time to time. Under the capable direction of Miss Martha Buck, we were able to put on programs which have equalled those of preceding years. We are sure that music activity deserves all the cooperation and support that it has received for it is one of the finest of high school activities. The following are members : Girls ' Glee Club — Doris Bolstad, Maralyn Bower- man, Janet Brouillard, Anna Bell Carlson, Lois Cole- man, Dorothy Fetzer, Gertrude Fey, Phyllis Flem- ing, Ilene Fuller, Doris Gee, Lorraine Gibson, Pa- tricia Goddard, Edythe Maunu, Justine Heckman, Helen Holmberg, Esther Irion, Irma Irion, Iris Jen- sen, Ethel Johnson, Helen Kast, Eva King, Alice Klein, Inga Martin, Esther Lematta, Virginia Mat- PAGE 4 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 theis, Marjorie Meachen, Lois Merrick, Lorraine Ol- son, Lily Schmitt, Frances Sheffert, Lorraine Stal- cup, Ruby Sprouse, Edna Sukut, Katherine Tuch- scher, Gladys Wahl, Virginia Whelan, Gene Wolfe, Ruth Zimmerman, Hilda Quashnick, Ruth Beecher, Norma Johnson, Lynnette Mattheis, Avis Naze, Violet Schmitt, Doris Vasvick, Ardith Watkins, Inez Watkins. Boys ' Glee Club — Boyd Blumer, Charles Boyle, Milton Harm, Merrill Hess, Ralph Nickolson, Ray- mond Ofstedal, Rueben Roehl, Robert Whelan, Owen Amphlett, Allen Bobbe, Charles Fleming, Vernon Fox, Kenneth Hess, Kenneth Heine, John Irion, Eddie Kuck, Le Roy Lyle, Lawrence Mellang, Erwin Sand, Martin Steinwand, Victor Strand, Delvin Zin- ter. Leona Heimke and Patricia Goddard have served as accompanists. In addition to programs to be described later in this article the choral groups gave an assembly pro- gram at N.I. on April 24, sang over KABE at Aber- deen, May 12, and will present numbers at grad- uation exercises and for the senior church service. On April 26, in cooperation with the band, a joint spring program was presented. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Christmas program this year was the most successful ever attempted. Participating in the program were groups from the elementary grades and junior high school. About 500 people heard the program. “Silent Night All “The Christmas Story Miss Onsrud Grade Chorus “0 Come Little Children “0 Little Child of Bethlehem “Away In a Manger Upper Grade Chorus “Joy to the World “The First Noel Rhythm Band Second Grade Girls ' Glee Club “Praise the Lord (Handel) “Into the Town of Bethlehem (Kountz) Mixed Chorus “Angels from the Realms of Glory “Lo, How a Rose E ' er Blooming (Praetorius) “Gloria In Excelsis Deo (French Carol) “Cantique de Noel (Adams) “0 Come All Ye Faithful All DICKEY-LaMOURE CHORAL FESTIVAL Ellendale was host to the festival this year, which was held in our new auditorium. It was one of the best of its kind in the history of this project. Professor H. C. Rowland was again the guest con- ductor. The program follows: Mixed Chorus “America “Now Thank We All Our God (Bach) “Come Gentle Spring, from “The Seasons” (Haydn) Girls’ Glee Clubs “The Elfin Horn (Swedish Folk Song) “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers (Jessel) “Will You Remember (Romberg-Riegger) Song.; — Selected Professor H. C. Rowland Boys ' Glee Clubs “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (arr. by Gibb) “Over the Summer Sea (Verdi) “01 ' Man River (arr. by Jerome Kern) Mixed Chorus “Annie Laurie (arr. by Johnstone) “Good Night, Good Night, Beloved (Pinsutti) “Now the Day is Over (Barnby) “Star Spangled Banner THE BAND This year, the band, under the direction of Mr. Sheppard, has really earned its place in the musical efforts of Ellendale High School. Our director has taken the band into a completely new field — that of marching in full uniform, led by seven high-stepping twirlers, “The Twirling Team. Next year, too, should prove to be a very success- ful year for the uand with the membership of this year’s Junior Band, 30, and the Senior Band, 25. Members are: Senior Band Clarinets — Ilene Fuller, Phyllis Christensen, Bobby Dillingham, Victor Strand, Robert Coleman, Keith Sehnert, Billy Randall, Barton Slemmons. Trumpets — Neil Smith, Jacques Roland, Monty Brouillard, Donald Juberg, Orrin Morrow, Eva King. Baritone — Phyllis Fleming. Bass — Ivan Benderwald. Alto Horn — Eunice Du Rand, Kenneth Isaak, Os- wald Barsten. Drum and Cymbals — Merrill Hess, Malcolm God- dard, Patricia Goddard. Trombones — John Blumer, Boyd Blumer, Alden Johnson. Junior Band Clarinets — Joyce Evans, Jacquline Holsinger, Delia Whelan, Pearl Hasz, Norman Maunu, Kenneth Muske, Warren Merrick, Elmer Gebhardt. Trumpets — Harold Stucker, Vivian Huber, Shir- ley Holsinger, Wayne Merrick, Francis Gibson, Gerald Nelson. Drums — Lois Coleman, Calvin Mattheis, Doris Gee. Trombone — Owen Amphlett, Inga Martin, Le Roy Lile, Bonnie Bowman. Baritone — Maralyn Pfeifer, Willis Fleming. Bass — La Vern Boyle, Ernest King. Alto Horns — Wilton Barsten, Kenneth Heine. Bobby Adams, Kirk Ehlers, Avis Naze. JOINT SPRING PROGRAM A spring program was put on by the band on April 26, in conjunction with the choral groups. The numbers used were the same as those used later in the band festival at Oakes. A trombone solo, “Song of Songs, by Clay Smith, was played by John Blumer, and a trumpet duet, “Tranquility, by Barnard, was given by Neil Smith and Jaques Roland. DICKEY-LaMOURE BAND FESTIVAL The principal objective for those who take up band work is to qualify to play in the annual band (Concluded on page 8) PAGE 5 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 BASKETBALL TEAM, 1940 From left to right — Bolstad, Aberle, Blumer, Houghton, Shasky, MacDonald (captain), Bauer, Neu- mann, Dunphy, Vomhoff (student manager), Gorman. FOOTBALL This fall when Coach 0. K. Ehlers called for players only four lettermen and four others with some experience were the only trained ones who responded. There was a good-sized “green” squad, however, and Coach Ehlers did wonders with them. The four lettermen were: Edward Gorman, Karl Sand, Vernon MacDonald, and Donald Hagen. The other four were: Douglas Houghton, Charles Hatch- er, John Bolstad, and Arthur Fye. Our line-up for the games was fairly consistent: fullback, Donald Hagen ; quarterback, Edward Gorman ; right half- back, Clarence Neuman; left halfback, Douglas Houghton; left end, Howard Dinsmore; left tackle, Boyd Blumer; left guard, Arthur Fye; center, Ver- non MacDonald; right guard, Charles Hatcher; right tackle, Karl Sand; right end, Richard Dunphy. These, and Alvin Shasky, Milton Harm, and Marcena Jensen, won letters this year. Alvin Shasky was laid up most of the year with an infection in his leg. The scores f or this year were: Ellendale 0 Enderlin 19 Ellendale 0 Aberdeen 0 Ellendale 6 Oakes 13 Ellendale 18 Ashley 18 Ellendale 0 LaMoure 6 Ellendale . 6 Lisbon 14 Ellendale 26 Edgeley 0 It was an unsuccessful year at this sport but it was a lot of fun, and it gave us the same training as if we had won them all. For one thing, we learned to be good losers which is just as important as being good winners. Coach 0. K. Ehlers has a fine outlook for next year and we ' ll all be helping — maybe from the grandstand. BASKETBALL A large group of boys reported for practice the first night. Among the more experienced were: Ed- ward Gorman, Vernon MacDonald, Alvin Shasky, Douglas Houghton, Fritz Neuman, John Bolstad, and Richard Dunphy. These boys and John Aberle, Robert Bauer, and Boyd Blumer, won letters this year. This also was an unsuccessful year as far as winning was concerned, but the winning of games is not the most important thing in athletics. After all, we don ' t hire our coach merely to produce a winning team, but to school the boys in physical culture, team work, and leadership, and we think he ' s doing a swell job. Ellendale 14 Kulm ...15 Ellendale 18 LaMoure ...14 Ellendale 20 Oakes ...26 Ellendale 26 Lisbon ...30 Ellendale 14 Aberdeen ...15 Ellendale 21 Valley City .26 Ellendale 10 LaMoure ...11 Ellendale 15 Enderlin ...30 Ellendale 27 Oakes ...25 Ellendale 17 Edgeley ...26 Ellendale 14 Lisbon .23 Ellendale 20 Aberdeen ...27 Ellendale 15 LaMoure ...23 Ellendale 22 Edgeley ...15 All team members of Ellendale High School ex- press appreciation of the new gym. We wish to say 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 to the school board and the taxpayers who made it possible, “Thank you.” We also want to express our thanks to those who so willingly took cars to our out-of-town games. We appreciate this evidence of cooperation and also your support throughout the year. w TRACK PROSPECTS The boys have been working hard this spring. Coach Ehlers is expressing high hopes for the boys. The meets to which we are eligible and some of which will be attended are as follows: Aberdeen April 26 Ellendale (N.I.) May 4 Ellendale (Conference) May 8 Valley City ..May 18 Jamestown May 25 Bismarck May 26 SENIOR ATHLETES Edward Gorman was the captain of our football team this year. His Irish temper gave him the fight and pluck that our small team needed. He played quarterback on offense, and fullback on defense. “Skip” has earned two letters in football and one in basketball, at guard. “Skip” never took much interest in track. Alvin Shasky, hailing from Rutland Consolidated, took part in football this year for the first time. He played very diligently at end. An injured hip did not keep him from winning a letter. “Happy” had a lot of experience in basketball, so he strengthened the weak Cardinal quintet a great deal. We do not know what he will do in track but we have great hopes for him. Karl Sands is all for football. He has earned two letters at tackle. His ruggedness and speed made him a continuous threat to the enemy. Karl never went out for basketball, but trained two years for track. Charles Hatcher came from Andover, S. D., when a sophomore. Charles never took part in football until a junior. He gained enough experience his first year to give him a well earned letter in his senior year. Sickness kept Charles from partici- pating in basketball and track very regularly. Richard Dunphy came from Minneapolis, Minn., last fall, where he had played football and basket- ball. He earned a letter playing end in football for the Cardinals this year. His height and weight make him a good pass receiver and a good defensive end. Dick ' s quietness on the field made him a good team man. He earned a letter in basketball. Richard will be back for at least the first half of next year. Vernon MacDonald was elected honor athlete of the year. He has played football since he en- tered high school and earned two letters. He also played basketball from the beginning and received a letter in his senior year. He is small but aggres- sive and was a constant threat to the opposition. His grit and personality made him a good leader and a popular fellow. o TWIRLING TEAM The twirling class organized November 20, 1940, with a membership of 35 girls. This group learned the figure eight, changing hands; a two-hand twirl; and the art of high stepping or “The Strut.” SPEECH AND DRAMATICS SENIOR GIRLS’ SPEECH PROGRAM The senior girls ' speech program was held on November 10, in the new high school auditorium, and included the following numbers: Story Telling — “The Gingerbread Man,” Violet Grenz. Irish Skit — “It Happens Every Day,” Ruth Geb- hardt, Lily Schmitt, Alice Hall. Reading — “The Key to Jim ' s Heart” (Long- streth), Marjorie Meachen. Piano Solo — Leona Heimke. One-Act Play — “It ' s Life” (Julian Lee), Janet Brouillard, Edythe Maunu. Story Telling — “It Is Quite True,” Helen Kast. One-Act Play — “No Banners Flying” (Mae H. Barry), Ellen Hill, Esther LeMatta, Velma Harm, Wanda Johnson. Verse Reading — Gene Wolfe. ■ “THANKS AWFULLY” The sophomore play, “Thanks Awfully,” was one of the many attractions of “Oompah II.” It was held in the high school assembly, November 17. The cast included: Richard Montague, woman-hater Boyd Blumer Dorothy Montague, his sister Lorraine Stalcup Marian Gatewood, “the girl” Patty Goddard Ann Marsh, Marian’s friend Ruby Beaver Carol, the athletic type Ilene Fuller Edith, giggling superlative Lois Merrick Mrs. Dodd, domineering Gladys Wahl Mrs. Smith, very cultured Iris Jensen Enid, sensible girl Inga Martin Nanette, clinging vine type Eva King Mrs. Hemingway, comfortable Ruth Ofstedal Mrs. James Gower, waspish Maralyn Bowerman Car ol, lisping Virginia Whelan June, career girl Ethel Johnson • THE COURTESY PLAY “The Award,” a courtesy play, was given Feb- ruary 9, in the senior assembly room. The follow- ing students had speaking parts: Helen Walker, Evelyn Hall, William Schandelmeier, Lloyd Strand. Others participating were: Ralph Nickolson, Irvin Mueller, Helen Holmberg, Blanche Babcock, Virginia Whelan, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, Alvin Marvick, Lois Coleman, Gladys Wahl, Charles Boyle, Reuben Roehl, Ivan Benderwald, Frances Backley, Edna Maier, Arthur Fey, Kenneth Isaak, Frances Sheffert, Ray- mond Ofstedal. W JUNIOR PLAY The junior play, “It Happened In Hollywood,” was presented December 8, and the juniors used the proceeds from this comedy to finance the junior- senior banquet and prom. “It Happened In Hollywood” is a comedy full of youth and zest and laughter. The story of the play presents Alan Tremayne, with movie aspirations, coming to Hollywood to crash the movies. His press agent passes him off as Prince Umbert, who has left Europe to escape a marriage of state with the Princess Dolores. The two rent the Pembroke mansion from the butler. Josie Pembroke unexpectedly returns from Europe with Princess Dolores, and just for a lark insists PAGE 7 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 that the butler pass them off as servants in the house. Then the Prince appears! And what a lot of movie people appear! And amusing situations de- velop until the papier mache towers of Hollywood go down in a gale of laughter. The cast was as follows: Messenger Boy Walter Vomhof Jarvis, the butler Donald Heine Tom Garrity, press agent Merrill Hess Alan Tremayne, with movie aspirations Douglas Houghton Josie Pembroke, the daughter of the house Grayce Duncan Princess Dolores, her dearest friend .. .Dorothy Neer Phyllis Dugand, reporter on “The Movie News” Justine Heckmann Bert, temporarily a chauffeur Howard Dinsmore Doreen Downing, a movie star Doris Bolstad Polly O’Connor, a comedy actress ....Lorraine Gibson Mrs. Pembroke, the mistress of the house Frances Backley Sir Humphrey, the prince’s guardian Robert Mallon ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL The annual one-act play tourney was held March 29, at LaMoure. The schools taking part were Ellen- dale, Oakes, LaMoure, and Edgeley. Miss Onsrud selected as the Ellendale entry “The Charlady and the Angel,” an English morality play by Harold Shipp. The people taking part in the play were Merrill Hess, Karl Sands, Doris Bolstad, Edward Gorman, Janet Brouillard. Miss Caroline Clark Roe, of Jamestown, acted as critic judge. THE LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST The oratorical contest, sponsored by the North Dakota American Legion, was given active support by everyone in high school. The topic of the orations was “The Privileges and Responsibilities of an American Citizen.” In the local contest held at Ellendale, the follow- ing participated: Douglas Houghton, Phyllis Flem- ing, Dorothy Neer, and Donald Heine. Phyllis Flem- ing and Donald Heine were selected to represent Ellendale in the district contest which was held here. Donald and Phyllis won second and third places, respectively. DICKEY-LaMOURE SPEECH FESTIVAL This annual speech festival was held in Edgeley, March 13, 1940. Ellendale was represented by Lor- raine Gibson, who gave “My Last Duchess,” by Robert Browning; Ethel Johnson, who gave “The Father” by Bjornstjerne Bjornson; and Violet Grenz, who gave “The Gingerbread Man.” SENIOR CLASS PLAY “That Crazy Smith Family” was given by the senior class May 9. The Smiths are in a dither Tony, their sensa- tional football-star son, is sought by a lot of colleges and Betty, his sassy sister, is practicing as drum majorette. Sister Sally is in a huff indeed, for the family is laughing at her latest picture in which the gong looks like a frying pan! Aunt Bella keeps re- minding the absent-minded Professor Slattery, who, after many years of courtship, is always forgetting to propose to her. Buddy and Betty are always stirring up trouble. Tony thinks his girl friend, Barbara, is in love with Stewart. But it all gets ironed out; Sally’s pictures are appreciated at last, Aunt Bella finally captures the absent-minded pro- fessor, Betty and Buddy are quieted at last, and Pa, the newspaper publisher, has at last gained his sense of humor. The “all-star” cast included: Ma Smith, the boss of the family Esther Irion Pa Smith, the husband, a newspaper publisher Richard Dunphy Aunt Bella, Ma’s plain-spoken sister Helen Kast Tony Smith, their “star” football- player son Edward Gorman Betty Smith, their 14-year-old daughter Edythe Maunu Buddy Smith, 12-year-old son, a potential pugilist Benjamin Graham Sally Smith, the “Arty” 17-year-old sister Gene Wolfe Barbara Wetherby, a home-town girl, in love with Tony Janet Brouillard Professor Slattery, absent-minded, in love with Bella Donald Heine Dick Jones, a good-looking Southern boy Charles Hatcher Stewart Brandon, a rich play-boy Vernon MacDonald Julie Weston, a sophisticated vamp Marjorie Meachen Miss Onsrud, director of all dramatic work, de- serves much credit for her skillful directing and leadership. We, the seniors of 1940, appreciate what has been done for us. MUSIC (Concluded fro m page 5) festival sponsored by the high schools of Dickey and La Moure counties. This year the festival was held at Oakes, with Professor J. A. Holvik, of Moor- head, Minn., as guest director. The program follows: “America” Arr. Panella “Down Main Street” — March Weidt “Magic Garden” — Overture King “Normal” — March Bennett “El Capitan” — March Sousa “Determination” — Overture Hayes “Military Escort” — March Bennett “Evening Idyl” Weber “U. S. Naval Academy” — March Rosenkrans “Tenth Regiment” — March Hall “Night In June” King “Black Mask” — March Hayes “Star Spangled Banner” Key-Panella MUSIC AWARDS Phyllis Fleming was the only one to receive the award of the E. H. S. music pin. This award is based on the earning of 50 points, representing a variety of music activities, which may include vocal music, instrumental, and private lessons. The chenille lyre, an award given for three years ' membership in the mixed chorus, including participation in the annual choral festival, was awarded to the following: Doris Bolstad, Lorraine Gibson, Edythe Maunu, Merrill Hess, Esther Irion, and Lily Schmitt. 1940 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017