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

Text from Pages 1 - 14 of the 1941 volume:

Hit The Microphone Class of 1941 E. H. S. The Microphone Published under the direction of the officers of the Senior class, May 5, 1941. Blanche Babcock President Justine Heckman Vice President Merrill Hess Secretary-Treasurer E. C. Ingvalson Adviser For the 7th consecutive year the Senior class of Ellendale High School is publishing the Microphone. In this little publication the school has found a way of bringing to the attention of parents and patrons some of the many activities of the school. For the students and particularly for the Seniors it serves as a medium of recounting and preserving many of the happy and meaningful events and happenings of school life. BOARD OF EDUCATION A. R. Amphlett President Edith McCoy Clerk Gladys C. Vick J. V. Miles F. W. Blumer Katherine Goddard FACULTY E. C. Ingvalson, Supt. Biology, Psychology Minnie C. Onsrud, Principal English, French Oscar K. Ehlers Science, Bookkeeping, Athletics Martha Buck Social Science, Latin, Music Elizabeth Julsrud Home Economics, English Margaret Williams Junior H. S. Principal Floyd N. Ackert Mechanic Arts, Mathematics GRADUATION EXERCISES Friday, May 23, 1941 — High School Auditorium Selections Ellendale High School Band Processional — March — Tannhauser, (Wagner) Piano Solo: “Hark! Hark! the Lark!” Leona Heimke (Schubert-Liszt) Selections : “Calm as the Night” — Bohm “The Birds”— 1 Treharne “Dedication” — Franz Girls’ Glee Club Program Theme: The class of 1941 looks ahead — Participating in a panel discussion will be Blanche Babcock, Doris Bolstad, Phyllis Flem- ing, Donald Heine, Merrill Hess, Douglas Hough- ton, Dorothy Neer, and Walter Vomhof. Selections : “March of Youth” — Olivadoti “Chapel Shrine” — Reverie — Leoni High School Band (Floyd N. Ackert, Director) Presentation of Class Miss Minnie C. Onsrud (High School Principal) Selections : “Come Gentle Spring” — from “The Seasons” — Haydn “Dear Land of Home” — Sibelius — High School Chorus Conferring of Diplomas A. R. Amphlett (President, Board of Education) “America” AU DEDICATION To our principal, Miss Minnie C. Onsrud, we dedicate this issue of the Microphone. In Retrospect We, the seniors of 41, can look back on our four years of high school as years full of work and play, sorrow and happiness. We have lived and we have learned. As freshmen many new members from rural dis- tricts and neighboring towns joined our ranks. The new members soon became our friends and we were glad to have a larger and a better class. As we assumed the responsibilities given us, the true spirit of high school was instilled in us. The next year as sophomores we were looked down upon by the Juniors and Seniors. We took the punishments of initiation with a smile and soon became a part of senior high. It was then that we began to understand and to appreciate high school. The next year w e were Juniors and we began to have more influence. Our studies were harder and as we worked, the talent in our class began to show itself. The prom and the banquet were the high- lights of the year. We were proud to know that we had learned to work. Now as the Seniors of 1941, we realize what a privilege it is to be able to have an education. We are grateful to our teachers for the conscientious help they have given us. We are happy to think that we will soon be going out into life, to new experi- ences in college and in our life work. But we are sad to know that the many roads of life will separ- ate us from the best friends we hav e ever had. In leaving high school we will try to make the most of what we have learned and take with us only happy memories.. 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 CLASS of 1941 Top row — Merrill Hess, Charles Boyle, Lloyd Strand, Donald Heine, Richard Davis, Charles Bassett, Douglas Houghton, Walter Vomhof. Third row — Robert Mallon, Richard Dunphy, Robert Bauer, Wil- liam Schandelmeier, E. C. Ingvalson (Advisor). Second row — Blanche Babcock, Phyllis Fleming, Leona Heimke, Lorraine Olson, Dorothy Murray, Helen Holmber g, Dorothy Holmberg, Lorraine Gibson. First row — Evelyn Hall, Justine Heckman, Helyn Walker, lone DeYapp, Doris Bolstad, Dorothy Neer, Grayce Duncan. Senior Sketches BLANCHE BABCOCK — “Babs” “A willing helper, and a friendly friend” Glee Club 2, Scout 1-2, Pep Squad 2-3-4, Northern Normal Play Day 2, G. A. A. Vice President 2, Girl Reserves 2, Girls ' Basketball 2-3-4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4, Keystone Society 3, Scholastic Honor Group, Class President 4. IRMGARD BANSE “A friendly heart, and a kindly disposition” Girl Reserves 2, Basketball 2, Senior Girls ' Speech Program 4. CHARLES BASSETT— “Bubbins” “No sinner and no saint perhaps, And yet the very best of chaps.” Basketball 2-3, Track 2-3, Football 3, Hi-Y 4. ROBERT BAUER “Pm getting to be a big boy now” Football 3-4, Basketball 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4. DORIS BOLSTAD— “Dorrie” “Dode” “Gaze into her eyes and you ' ll see an angel; Gaze longer and you ' ll see a little imp.” Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, Cheer Leader 4, Northern Normal Play Day 3, Declamation 1, Basketball 2-3-4, Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2-3- 4, G. A. A. 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 2, “Pin a Pin on Me” 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, One-Act Play Festival 3-4, Scout 1-2-3, District Music Contest 2, Senior Reporter 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4, “Americanism Essay Contest Winner 4. CHARLES BOYLE— “Chuck” “Oh why should life all labor be” Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Hi-Y 3-4, Sgt.-at-Arms 3, Glee Club and Chorus 3-4, Choral Festival 3-4, Band 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4. IONE DEYAPP “Good things come in small packages” Glee Club 4, Chorus 4, Senior Girls ' Speech Pro- gram 4, Choral Festival 4, Pep Squad and Pep Song Leader 4. GRAYCE DUNCAN— “Graycie” “Dunk” “I ' d rather dance than eat” Basketball 2-3-4, G. A. A. 2-3-4, Glee Club 2, Girl Reserves 2, “Pin a Pin on Me” 2, “Jane Ayre” 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “The Charlady and the Angel” 3, “Peggy” 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4, Editor-in-Chief 4, Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, Scout 1-2, Class Vice-President 1, President 2, Northern Normal Play Day 4. RICHARD DUNPHY— “Dick” “Many great men are dying and I don ' t feel so well myself” Basketball 1-2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Baseball 2-3, Glee Club and Chorus 3, Hi-Y 2-3-4, Track 4, “That Crazy Smith Family” 3, “American Passport” 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4. 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 PHYLLIS FLEMING— “Misty” “To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield” Band 1-2-3-4, Band Festival 1-2-3-4, Orchestra 1, Glee Club and Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Choral Festival 2- 3-4, Glee Club Accompanist 4, District and State Music Contest 4, Girl Reserves 2, Pep Squad 4, Car- dinal, Editor-in-Chief 4, Local and County Legion Oratorical Contest 3, District Masonic Oratorical Contest 4, “The Award” 2, Class Scholastic Honor Group, Keystone Society 4. LORRAINE GIBSON “There is a girl who is staunch and true, Who is always around when there is work to do” Girl Reserves 2, Basketball 2-3-4, G. A. A. 2-3-4, Northern Normal Play Day 3, Speech Festival 3, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, Play Festival 4, Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2- 3- 4, Pep Song Leader 4, District Music Contest 2, Girl Scouts 1-2-3-4, Sub-Deb Secretary 4, Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, Cardinal Staff Typist 4. EVELYN HALL— “Devy” “Light-headed but only in one way” Basketball 2-3-4, G. A. A. 2, Northern Normal Play Day 3, Girl Reserves 2, Girls ' Speech Program 4, Pep Squad 4. JUSTINE HECKMAN— “Why” “Be not simply good, be good for something” Glee Club and Chorus 2-3-4, Choral Festival 2- 3-4, Girl Reserves 2, Speech Festival 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, Class Vice President 4, Scout 1-2, Basketball 2-4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4, Keystone Society 4. LEONA HEIMKE “Character, like gold, is acceptable currency in all countries” Girl Reserves 2, Basketball 2-3, Glee Club Accom- panist 3, District and State Music Contest 2-4, Dec- lamation Contest 1-2, Girls ' Speech Program 4, Grade Chorus Accompanist 3-4. Scholastic Honor Student. DONALD HEINE “The spark of genius burns everlasting Football 2-3-4, Track 2-3-4, Scouts 1-2, Hi-Y 2-4, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “That Crazy Smith Family” 3, Local and County Legion Oratorical Con- test 3, Masonic Oratorical Contest 4, Keystone Honor Society 3, Scholastic Honor Student. MERRILL HESS— “Hess” “God bless the girls, I love ' em all” Hi-Y 2-4, President 4, Class Secretary-Treasurer 1-2-3-4, Declamation 1, “Pin a Pin on Me” 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “American Passport” 4, “Liberty and Union” 3-4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4, Legion Essay Winner 4, Glee Club and Chorus 1-2-3-4, Choral Festival 1-2-3-4, Band 1-2-3, Sports Editor 4, Student Football Manager 3, Track 1-2-3-4, Football 4, One Act Play Festival 8-4, Speech Festival 4, District Music Contest 2, Keystone Society 4, Scholastic Honor Student. DOROTHY HOLMBERG— “Dot” “Just a friend through all our days, Just a girl with pleasant ways.” Basketball 3-4, G. A. A. 3-4, Pep Squad 3-4, Girls ' Speech Program 4, Northern Normal Play Day 4. HELEN HOLMBERG “Smiling and cheerful, always the same” Glee Club and Chorus 2-3-4, Choral Festival 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 2, Girls ' Speech Program 4, G. A. A. 2, Basketball 2, Pep Squad 3-4. DOUGLAS HOUGHTON— “Doug” “Nothing interferes with my education; not even studies” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3- 4, Class Vice President 2, “Pin a Pin on Me” 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “American Passport” 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise”, Hi-Y 2-4, Vice Presi- dent 4, Honor Athlete, Delegate, Boys ' State 3, Class President 3, Masonic Oratorical 3, Scholastic Honor Student. ROBERT MALLON— “Bob” “When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash” Hi-Y 4, Track 1-2-3-4, Football 4, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “Liberty and Union” 3-4, “Peggy” 4, District Contest 4. DOROTHY MURRAY “Her smile is sweetened by her gravity” Girl Reserves 2, Basketball 2-3-4, Girl Scouts 1-3-4, Sub-Deb 4, Girls ' Speech Program 4. DOROTHY NEER— “Dot” “Everybody likes her; they can ' t help it.” Class President 1, “Pin a Pin on Me” 2, G. A. A. 2, Basketball 2-3, Scout 1-2-3, Girl Reserves 2, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, One-Act Play Festival 4, Cheer Leader 4, Assistant and Feature Editor 4, Carnival Queen 4, Twirler Team 3-4, Pep Squad 1-2- 3-4, Winner Legion Essay Contest 4, Local Legion Oratorical Contest 3, Keystone Society, Scholastic Honor Student. LORRAINE OLSON “So quiet, pious, mild and meek, The model child for whom you seek, But gentle reader mark you well, You cannot always sometimes tell.” Girl Reserves 2, Glee Club 3-4, Senior Girls ' Speech Program. WILLIAM SCHANDELMEIER “A ready philosopher, early and late, If a line were crooked, he ' d argue it straight.” Hi-Y, 4, Cardinal Sports Editor 4. LLOYD STRAND “Quiet fellow, keeps his head, And yet he ' s far from being dead.” Hi-Y 2-4, Secretary-Treasurer 4, Football 4, Track 1-2-3-4, Courtesy Play 3. WALTER VOMHOF “Life is real; life is earnest” Student Athletic Manager 3-4, “It Happened in Hollywood” 3, “Liberty and Union” 3-4, Cardinal Staff 4, Cheer-Leader 4, “Early to Bed — Early to Rise” 4. HELYN WALKER “Talk when you can get anyone to listen” Basketball 2-3-4, G. A. A. 2-3-4, Girl Reserves 2, Glee Club 2-3, Girls ' Speech Program 4, Cardinal Staff 4, Pep Squad 1-2-3-4, Girl Scout 1-2, Northern Normal Play Day 4. 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 JUNIOR CLASS Top row — E. Haberman, R. Griffin, I. Benderwald, M. Harm, M. Kuch, R. McLane, R. Ofstedal, A. Mar- cick, R. Anderson, B. Blumer, R. Roehl, E. Rasch. Third row — D. Gee, E. Johnson, P. Speidel, L. Wedell R. Carlson, J. Aberle, C. Neumann, R. McMillan, K. Isaak, R. Nicholson, E. Mueller, V. Mattheis. Sec- ond row— Miss Onsrud (Advisor), A. Davis, E. Sukut, L. Merrick, P. Goddard, F. Grenz, G. Wahl, F. Scheffert, R. Ofstedal, A. Carlson, E. Maier, H. Qua snick, A. Klein. First row— K. Flynn, D. Fetzer, E. DuRand, E. King, R. Beaver, I. Jensen, E. Klipfel, L. Coleman, I. Martin, M. Bowerman, R. Sprouse, V. Whelan, G. Fey. Dramatics a The work in speech and dramatics was launched in September and continued throughout the school year, culminating with the Senior play. Forty- seven students in Senior high school participated. A number of students took part in several activities. The work was under the direction of Miss Minnie Onsrud. Senior Girls’ Speech Program This program was held in the high school audi- torium on Thursday, October 24, and included the following numbers: Singing of “America,” followed by the “Pledge to the Flag.” The Littlest Orphan and the Christ Baby— Dorothy Murray. Jairus Daughter — Irmgard Banse. Verse Reading — Little Miss Muffett, A Child’s Prayer — lone DeYapp. Piano Solo — Leona. Heimke. Comedy — Never Trust a Man (Ann Martens) — Evelyn Hall, lone DeYapp, Blanche Babcock, Dorothy Neer, Lorraine Olson, Justine Heckmann. Novelty Skit — One Word Alone (Paul McCoy) — Doris Bolstad, Lorraine Gibson. Vaudeville Skit- — Slick, the Salesman (Arten Casey) — Helen Walker, Blanche Babcock. Drama — The Mother Who Went Away (Mae H. Barry) — Dorothy Holmberg, Helen Holmberg, Phyllis Fleming and Grayce Duncan. Junior Girls Give Courtesy Play A play stressing good manners was given in the auditorium to junior and senior high school students Tuesday, February 18. nd Speech The following girls presented the play: Bernice Gertrude Fey Charlotte Lois Coleman Peg Florence Grenz Marie Ruby Sprouse Helen Doris Gee Caroline Iris Jensen Olive Erna Rasch jean Virginia Mattheis Sophomore Carnival Play As their contribution to the carnival program the Sophomores presented a one-act comedy, “Junior Buys a Car,” by Pauline Phelps. The following were members of the cast: John Millward, the father Owen Amphlett Mrs. Millward, the mother .....Doris Vasvick Sophy Millward, the daughter.. ..Dorothy Jean Strand Olga, the maid Morma Johnson Hans Nelson, man of all work Victor Strand John Millward, Junior Benjamin Graham Andrew Carrington, Sophy’s boy friend. .Kenneth Hess Jennie Brown, Junior’s pal Lynette Mattheis Arline Anderson, Sophy’h schoolmate Avis Naze Terry Simpson Claude Stalcup Junior Class Play “American Passport” The play, “American Passport,” was presented in the high school auditorium on Thursday, Decem- ber 12, by a cast picked from the E. H. S. student body. “American Passport” is a hilarious comedy filled with a great deal of good sound American philosophy and patriotism. PAGE 4 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 The plot of the play concerns the American father who is greatly worried about the “Trojan Horse,” and suddenly finds that he is feeding three of her ponies in his own house. The cast included: Ed Hamilton, an American father.. ..Richard Dunphy Louella, the baby of the family Edna Klipfel Judy, the older daughter Patty Goddard Dick, the son Robert Mallon Sybil Jennings, in love with Dick ....Lorraine Stalcup Bertha Hamilton, the mother Ethel Johnson Bill Wilson, a catch in any season. .Douglas Houghton Aunt Jen, Mr. Hamilton ' s aunt Gladys Wahl Mrs. Schwartz, a neighbor Hilda Quashnick Mr. Craig, father ' s employer Merrill Hess And a crowd of interested neighbors and passers-by. Senior Class Play “Early to Bed — Early to Rise,” the play chosen by the Seniors, was given April 29 at the Ellendale High School Auditorium. This is the story of an All-American family. Dad is forever inventing contraptions that won ' t work; the kid brother hates to study, but loves automo- biles; the cute little trick from across the alley is all for steering the kid brother into marriage; Marion, the older sister, is trying hard to make a success of her job, and is hopelessly in love with her boss; Aunt Abbie is frantic, trying to be a mother for the whole tribe; and last, is the younger sister, Patsy, who is crazy about animal pets, and has a staunch friendship with the owner of a pet shop, Otto Kirschmeier. Marion encounters competition for the affections of her boss in the form of a girl with a Southern accent, and Mr. Kirschmeier is about to lose his pet shop because he cannot pay Mr. Conkle the rent, but all this is straightened out through the efforts of plucky Patsy. The cast: Abbie Fuller Justine Heckmann Bobby Fuller Douglas Houghton Marion Fuller Doris Bolstad Everitt Fuller _ Charles Boyle Spanky Minuti Grayce Duncan Jim Griggs Merrill Hess Patsy Fuller Edna Klipfel Daisy Fairfax Blanche Babcock Otto Kirschmeier Walter Vomhof Mr. Conkle Dick Dunphy Laura Montgomery ....Dorothy Neer One-Act Play Tourney The annual one-act play tourney was held March 28 in Ellendale. The schools taking part were Ellen- dale, Oakes, Edgeley, and La Moure. This tourney, an annual event, consists of the presentation of a one-act play by each of the schools participating and a criticism of the play given by a guest critic. Miss Onsrud selected as the Ellendale entry “Peggy.” The people taking part in the play were Doris Bolstad as Angeline, Merrill Hess as Worth- ington, Lorraine Gibson as Harriet, Dorothy Neer as Amy, Robert Mallon as Laurence, Grayce Dun- can as Peggy, Monty Broulliard as Dan. Senior Church Service Sunday evening, May 18, Methodist Episcopal Church Processional Mrs. L. M. Coleman Hymn — “Faith of Our Fathers” Scripture Reading and Prayer Hymn — “Come Thou Almighty King” Anthems High School Chorus “Cherubim Song” — Bortnyanski “Thanks Be To God” — Dickson (Miss Martha Buck, Director) Sermon Rev. John H. K. Moffett (Pastor, Ellendale Presbyterian Church) Anthem: “Now the Day is Over” Hymn — “Lead on Oh King Eternal” High School Chorus Miss Nan Wheelihan of Ipswich, South Dakota, acted as critic judge. Dickey-LaMoure Speech Tourney The annual speech festival was held in Oakes, March 10, with four towns, Ellendale, LaMoure, Edgeley, and Oakes participating. A panel discussion was held by a group, with one member from each town. Merrill Hess repre- sented Ellendale in the panel discussion, his sub- ject being “The Influence of Character in American Life.” Patty Goddard interpreted four poems : “In Tune” by David Hamilton, “Sea Fever” by John Masefield, “The Desert” by Charles Erskin Scott Wood, and “Today” by Angela Morgan. Benjamin Graham gave two humorous readings: “Jim Bludso” by John Hay and “Jim” by Bret Harte. Masonic Oratorical Contest Donald Heine and Phyllis Fleming of Ellendale High School delivered their orations at the Masonic Temple in an oratorical contest which was spon- sored by the local Masonic Chapter. The subject of their talks was “The Monroe Doc- trine — its Aims and Purpose.” Phyllis and Donald also attended the district contest which was held at Oakes, March 19. Americanism Essay Contest Seventy-eight Juniors and Seniors took part in the Americanism Essay Contest sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. The subjects were: “American Citizenship — Its Advantages and Obli- gations,” “What I Owe America and What America Gives To Me,” and “My Responsibility To America Today and Tomorrow.” The ten best essays were submitted to the judges. Writers of these were Leona Meimke, Merrill Hess, Robert McMillan, Donald Heine, Phyllis Fleming, Doris Bolstad, William Schandelmeier, Lorraine Gib- son, Douglas Houghton and Dorothy Neer. Dorothy Neer was given first place and Merrill Hess and Doris Bolstad, second and third places respectively. Miss Ruth McCarthy, Mrs. E. C. Ingvalson and R. T. Schonberger served as judges. PAGE 5 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 SOPHOMORE CLASS Top row — M. Sukut, B. Graham, R. Bassett, E. Sand, C. Fleming, C. Merrick, A. Bobbe, O. Amphlett, D. Zinter, V. Strand. Third row — R. Graham, R. Merkel, M. Steinwand, E. Kuch, K. Hess, L. Boyle, K. Heine, H. Stucker, R. Aberle, R. Young, M. Nelson. Second row — Miss Buck (Advisor), M. Noess, A. Naze, L. Hill, I. Watkins, N. Johnson, R. Beecher, S. Guss, V. Schmidt, L. Lile, F. Bauer, L. Mellang. First row — E. Helenstein, E. Fradet, D. Strand, A. Watkins, B. Asenbauer, D. Vasvick, L. Mattheis, M. Carlson. MUSIC Musical activities in E. H. S. have expanded this year. Because of the fine leadership of the faculty and the equally splendid cooperation of the stu- dents the various musical organizations have pro- gressed not only in point of numbers participating but also in the improved type of work done. Choral Music The glee clubs and mixed chorus under the com- petent direction of Miss Martha Buck have made very fine progress. At Christmas the entire chorus together with the upper-grade chorus and groups of singers from the intermediate grades gave a program of Christmas music. This program was given in the new audi- torium and was heard by an audience of over 400 people. Listeners agreed that it was one of the finest musical programs ever heard in Ellendale. Fol- lowing are the numbers : “0 Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night”... .All Reading of the Christmas Story Miss Onsrud “0 Come Little Children” Grade Chorus “Away in a Manger” Grade Chorus Rythm Band Grades 1-2 “Angels from the Realms of Glory” All “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” All “The First Noel” Upper-Grade Chorus “When Night Hung Deep” Upper-Grade Chorus “Dedication” (Franz) Girls ' Glee Club “Christmas Chorale” (Kountz) Girls ' Glee Club “Lo How a Rose E ' re Blooming” (Praetorius) H. S. Mixed Chorus “Cantique de Noel” (Adam) H. S. Mixed Chorus The Rhythm Band was directed by Miss Edna Dahl. Acting as accompanists for this program were Miss Edna Bruns, Patricia Goddard, Leona Heimke and Ilene Fuller. The Upper-Grade Chorus was directed by Miss Cora Ellingson. The Annual Choral Festival The Dickey-La Moure Choral Festival was held in LaMoure, May 2. Mr. Hywell C. Rowland, director of vocal music at the University of North Dakota, was, for the 11th consecutive year, guest conductor. Glee clubs and choruses from Edgeley, LaMoure, Oakes and Ellendale sang the following program: “Nocturne” Zdenko Fibich “Come, Gentle Spring” Haydn “Cherubim Song, No. 7” Bortnianski Mixed Chorus “The Birds” arr. Bryeeson “Will You Remember” Sigmond Romberg “Dedication” Robert Franz Girls ' Glee Club “Stouthearted Men” Sigmond Romberg “Beautiful Savior” arr. Wick Boys ' Glee Club “Dear Land of Home” Sibelius “Good Night, Good Night, Beloved” Pinsuiti The Boys ' glee club sang a. number of selections at the One-Act Play Festival when it was held in Ellendale, March 28. On May 7, the various groups sang a concert at the N. I. auditorium. Most of the songs used were the same as those used in the festival. Patricia Goddard and Phyllis Fleming have served as accompanists. The personnel of the glee clubs follow: Girls Muriel Carlson Lois Colemen lone DeYapp Ruby Beaver Ruth Beecher Doris Bolstad PAGE 6 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Dorothy Fetzer Lorraine Stalcup Gertrude Fey Dorothy Jean Strand Phyllis Fleming Edna Suket Ilene Fuller Doris Vasvick Doris Gee Gladys Wahl Lorraine Gibson Ardyth Watkins Patricia Goddard Inze Watkins Florence Grenz Virginia Whelan Shirley Guss Esther Zimmerman Justine Heckmann Ruth Zimmerman Ellen Helfenstein Lorraine Hill Helen Holmberg Norma Johnson Iris Jensen Edna Klipfel Ethel Johnson Eilene Fradet Eva King Phyllis Christensen Alice Klein Marion Duheim Edna Maier Joyce Evans Inga Martin Judith Gessner Lynette Mattheis Luella Hokana Virginia Mattheis Phyllis Johnson Lois Merrick Adeline Klipfel Avis Naze Shirley Neer Lorraine Olson Virginia Reukauf Hilda Quashnick Dorothy Schmidt Violet Schmitt Frances Tuchscher Frances Sheffert Ester West Ruby Sprouse Esther Speidel Boys Owen Amphlett Lelin Miller Alan Bobbe Ralph Nicholson Boyd Blumer Raymond Ofstedal Charles Boyle Rueben Roehl Roger Carlson Erwin Sand Charles Fleming Claude Stalcup Benny Graham Martin Stein wand Milton Harm Victor Strand Kenneth Heine Harold Stucker Kenneth Hess Orson Bauder Merrill Hess Robert Coleman John Irion Frances Gibson Alden Johnson Wendell Lile Eddie Kuch Orin Morrow LeRoy Lile Kenneth Muske Llwellyn Lynde Billy Randall Laurence Mellang Keith Sehert Charles Merrick Clayton Voegeli BAND The three bands, senior, intermediate, and junior, have been directed this year by Floyd N. Ackert, once himself a member of the E. H. S. Band. The total enrollment, the largest ever, is sixty, divided as follows : SENIOR BAND Clarinet — Ilene Fuller, Phyllis Christensen, Vic- tor Strand, Keith Sehert, Robert Coleman, Barton Slemmons, Virginia Reukauf, Joyce Evans, Billy Randall, Norman Maunu ; Trumpet — Neil Smith, Jacques Roland, Monty Brouillard, Donald Juberg, Orrin Morrow, Eva Mae King, Harold Stucker, Vivian Huber; Baritone — Willis Fleming, Marylin Pfeifer; Bass — Ivan Benderwald; Alto — Kenneth Isaak, Eunice Durand, Avis Naze, Oswald Barsten; Trombone — John Blumer, Alden Johnson, Owen Amphlett, Inga Martin, Boyd Blumer; Flute — Phyllis Fleming; Alto Sax — Charles Boyle; Drum and Cym- bals — Lois Coleman, Malcolm Goddard, Doris Gee. INTERMEDIATE BAND Clarinet — Kenneth Muske, Warren Merrick, Jac- queline Holsinger; Trumpet — Shirley Holsinger, Wayne Merrick, Francis Gibson; Bass — Ernest King; Trombone — Bonnie Bowman; Drum — Ruse Tuch- scher; Alto — Kenneth Heine, Bobby Adams, Kirk Ehlers, Wilton Barsten. JUNIOR BAND Clarinet — Marion Huber, Lorna Jenkins, Paul Speidel, Laurence Gebhardt, Gladys Schmidt, Lois Griffin; Trumpet — Gerald Nelson, Sebastian Tuch- scher; Alto — Delores Dickenson; Trombone — Janie Duncan, Frances Tuchscher; Drum — Gladys Wahl. In the fall the Senior Band was organized as a marching band to lead school parades, to march and to play at football games, and to advertise the school. The entire band or the pep band, larger or smaller as the occasion permitted, played and marched at basketball games both at home and away. At the district basketball tournament at Edgeley, Ellendale High School Band was given the stage during the game, and the floor at the half. Using formations and maneuvers the band and twirlers won admiration and applause from everyone. Uniformed in cardinal and black with white the band makes a classy appearance on parade. Whenever needed, the marching band became a concert band playing in the District Festival, spring concert, at the indoor circus, at pep meetings, color ceremonies, and various other school and community programs throughout the year. In addition to regular band work, Mr. Ackert has trained instrumental solos and group perform- ers for school and community programs, a colorful and impressive fanfare by selected brasses and drums to announce the entrance of the Oompiah III Queen, and a smaller pep-band for special occasions. The pep-band ordinarily included: Clarinet — Ilene Fuller, Phyllis Christensen, Keith Sehert; Trumpet — Neil Smith, Jacques Roland; Baritone — Phyllis Fleming; Alto — Kenneth Isaak, Eunice DuRand; Trombone — John Blumer, Alden Johnson, Inga Mar- tin, Owen Amphlett; Bass — Ivan Benderwald; Drum and Cymbals — Lois Coleman, Malcolm Goddard, Doris Gee. Another feature in every band member’s life is the annual banquet given by their mothers. Nothing else is quite successful in holding the in- terest of the younger band members. At this sixth annual band banquet, April 30, Mr. E. C. Ingvalson was toastmaster. Toasts were given by Delores Dickinson, Bonnie Bowman, Neil Smith, Keith Sehnert, Victor Strand, Lois Coleman, Lois Merrick, and Phyllis Fleming. Appropriate vocal selections accompanied by Ilene Fuller and cheers led by Boyd Blumer punctuated the toasts. After the main talk of the evening by Floyd Ackert, the Intermediate and Junior Bands gave their concerts. At this time the new twirlers also performed. (Concluded on page 12) PAGE 7 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 HI- Y CLUB ELLENDALE Hl-Y CLUB The Ellendale Hi-Y Club was organized in Sep- tember, 1940, after a year of non-activity. The club has been made successful this year through the leadership of Mr. Ingvalson and work of members. The Hi-Y Club is an affliation of the Young Men ' s Christian Association organized for high school boys. The purpose of the Hi-Y as stated in the Hi-Y Con- stitution is : To create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character. At the first meeting the officers for the year were elected: Merrill Hess, president; Douglas Houghton, vice president; Lloyd Strand, secretary and treasurer; and Charles Boyle, sergeant-at-arms. The following candidates were voted in as new members: Charles Bassett, Donald Heine, William Schandelmeier, Robert Mallon, Boyd Blumer, Ralph Griffin, Ernest Haberman, Milton Harm, Kenneth Isaak, Alden Johnson, Robert McMillan, Alvin Mar- vick, Erwin Mueller, Clarence Neuman, Raymond Ofstedal, Reuben Roehl, Paul Speidel, Owen Amph- lett, LaVern Boyle, Benjamin Graham, Randall Gra- ham, Llewellyn Lynde, Erwin Sand, Victor Strand and Harold Stucker. During the year the Hi-Y had discussions by members and a number of interesting guest speak- ers. These meetings proved to be both interesting and beneficial to the members. Highlights of the year for the Hi-Y Club were its joint meetings with other clubs. On December 4, the Hi-Y members were guests of the Y. M. C. A. at the N. I. A return meeting with the N. I. Group was staged on January 22. On January 20, the Ellen- dale Club accepted an invitation to attend a meet- ing of the Aberdeen Hi-Y. The Aberdeen Club visited us, March 26. The Hi-Y Club has had a successful year. It has provided its members with inspiration as well as en- joyment. We wish to thank the Senior class for the privilege of having our picture in the Microphone and to wish good luck to the Hl-Y Clubs of the future. ELLENDALE SUB-DEB CLUB The Ellendale Sub-Deb Club was organized Sep- tember 8, 1940. The Sub-Deb Club, a nation-wide or- ganization that creates clubs for teen-age girls, is explained in the Ladies ' Home Journal by Eliza- beth Woodward. The purpose of this organization is to teach girls how to be more friendly, how to find new interests, how to do things in a nicer way, and to think of others first. At the first meeting the officers were elected for a three-month’s term: Lorraine Stalcup, president; Ruby Sprouse, vice president; Lorraine Gibson, sec- retary and treasurer. The second-term election made Virginia Whelan, president; Lois Merrick, vice presi- dent; Lorraine Gibson, secretary and treasurer. During the year, the Senior Girl Scouts who joined the club took turns leading discussions on topics of interest to teen-age girls. The group held their meetings at the member ' s homes and had lots of good times. The Sub-Debs officially adopted “Further Fun as their motto. Highlights of the year for the Sub-Deb Club were the Annual Girl Scout Round-up, the Mother and Daughter Banquet, a farewell luncheon for Lorraine Stalcup, the presentation of table covers to the high school faculty for their afternoon teas, and a senior assembly program. The climax of the year was the completion of the First Class Requirement (Concluded on page 11) PAGE 8 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Irmgard Banse missed the Senior picture because of illness 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 FOOTBALL TEAM - 1940 FOOTBALL This fall some fifty-odd candidates responded to Coach Ehler’s summons to all boys interested in football. Douglas Houghton, Richard Dunphy, Boyd Blumer, Clarence Neumann, Milton Harm, and Mar- cena Jensen were the returning lettermen. These six men were to lead the team’s gridiron battles. Coach Ehlers had to work with light men of little experi- ence. Enderlin 27 Ellendale 0 Aberdeen 2nds 14 Ellendale 6 Oakes 14 Ellendale 0 LaMoure 9 Ellendale 0 Edgeley 0 Ellendale . 27 Lisbon 7 Ellendale 0 Although the team had an unsuccessful year, they learned how to lose and take it with a grin. Next year Coach Ehlers should have a more experienced squad, and the 1941 team will be looking forward to their success. At the annual Mothers’ banquet the football let- ters were awarded. The lettermen were: Douglas Houghton, Merrill Hess, Charles Boyle, Richard Dunphy, Robert Bauer, Donald Heine, Walter Vom- hof, Mgr., Juniors: Jack Aberle, Ivan Benderwald, Boyd Blumer, Milton Harm, Marcena Jensen, Clar- ence Neumann, Alvin Marvick, Robert McMillan, Reuben Roehl, Laverne Wedell. Sophomores: Owen Amphlett, Benny Graham, Erwin Sand, Victor Strand. Douglas Houghton was elected Honor Athlete for 1940, and received a special trophy provided by Coach O. K. Ehlers and E. C. Ingvalson. Clarence Neumann, a Junior, was elected Honorary Captain for the 1940 team. BASKETBALL A large number of boys reported for the first night of practice. Returning lettermen were: Robert Bauer, Douglas Houghton, Boyd Blumer, Clarence Neumann, and Jack Aberle. Besides these boys Charles Boyle, Lavern Boyle, Raymond Aberle, and Benny Graham earned letters this year. The team lacked height, and experience. They started out rather successfully, but it turned out to be an unsuccessful season as far as coming out on to top end of the scoring was concerned. Kulm 21 Ellendale 23 Libson 38 Ellendale 18. V. C. College Hi 16 Ellendale 25 Aberdeen “Juniors”. .29 Ellendale 25 LaMoure 32 Ellendale 20 Oakes ..... 26 Ellendale 18 Enderlin 26 Ellendale 13 Lisbon ..... 39 Ellendale 25 Edgeley ... 15 Ellendale 17 Aberdeen “Juniors”. .30 Ellendale 24 Oakes 42 Ellendale 19 LaMoure 27 Ellendale 6 Edgeley 25 Ellendale 17 Sub-District Tournament Kulm 18 Ellendale ........ 26 LaMoure 30 Ellendale 14 St. John’s 23 Ellendale 21 The team wishes to thank those who so will- ingly made transportation possible for our team. The cheering squad should be highly praised for sup- porting the team. It takes an A No. 1 cheering squad to keep on cheering a losing team, and there was just as much cheering if not more cheering for us than for any other team we played. And last, but not least, the Senior athletes want to extend their sin- cere appreciation to Coach Ehlers, who worked hard and faithfully with us. He didn’t produce winning PAGE 10 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 NEW GYMNASIUM AUDITORIUM OUR SENIOR ATHLETES Charles Boyle — “Chas” played consistent foot- ball at right guard. Although a small man, he was fast enough to take over the running guard po- sition. He was one of the lightest men on the team, but he earned a letter in his Senior year by just plain rugged fighting. “Chas” also earned his initial letter in basketball by playing guard. He is shooting for a letter in track this year. There are high hopes for Charles in the 440 and the short dashes. He has 3 points toward a track letter. Robert Bauer — Basketball is his specialty. He earned two letters during his high school career. His height and his defensive ability helped to strengthen the small Cardinal quintet a great deal. He earned his first letter in football at the tackle position. It takes a rugged player to play tackle and “Billy Boy” accomplished this feat successfully. Bauer is working on the high jump in track. Richard Dunphy — Richard hailed from Minne- apolis, two years ago, where he had played football and basketball. He earned two letters playing right end for the Cardinals. His height made him a good pass receiver, and his experience contributed in mak- ing him a stellar end on defense. Dick played de- pendably and his teammates found him easy to play with. Dick earned a letter last year in basket- ball. But this year because of too many years of active competition, he was unable to play. Douglas Houghton — Doug was elected Honor Athlete for the 1940 football season. He played foot- ball four years and earned three stripes. His main position was fullback, but he was capable of hand- ling any of the backfield positions, and he also called signals in his Senior year. In basketball he suc- ceeded in earning two letters at the forward position. The hurdles are his main events in track. teams this year, but he did teach the team to co- operate with their teammates, to play the game fair and square, and to win or lose cheerfully. All say, “Three cheers for Coach Ehlers, a grand guy and a good-all-round Coach!” Merrill Hess — In his first year out for football Merrill successfully played at left guard and strengthened the line with his weight. Even though he reported late in the season for practice, he earned his initial letter in football. He is a basketball en- thusiast and has done good work in track. Donald Heine — Although Donald was not a reg- ular in football, he earned his first letter during his Senior year. He came out as a Freshman and worked hard to learn the fundamentals in football. He stuck it out and earned his stripe. Instead of basketball, Donald took up oratory. He is assured of a letter in track. His main event in track is long distant run- ning, the mile and half mile. When Donald starts something, he sticks to it. Walter Vomhof — Walter didn ' t take active part in athletics, but he was a great supporter of every kind of sport. Besides being student manager for two years, he was also elected cheer leader. Other Seniors who have participated in athletics are Charles Bassett, Robert Mallon and Lloyd Strand. Charles went out for football and basketball. Robert went out for football but started late. He is workr ing hard in track this year. Lloyd also waited until he was a Senior before going out for football, so he lacked the experience to earn a letter. He has gone out for track for two years. ELLENDALE SUB-DEB CLUB (Concluded from page 8) by all the members and the Sub-Deb Frolic with forty invited guests. The club has been made successful this year by its sponsor, the American Legion Auxiliary of Ellendale; its leader, Miss Margaret Williams; and its members, Eunice DuRand, Ilene Fuller, Lorraine Gibson, Ethel Johnson, Eva Kin, Lois Merrick, Dor- othy Murray, Ruth Ofstedal, Ruby Sprouse, and Virginia Whelan. PAGE 11 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 MUSIC (Concluded from page 7) The following program was played at the spring concert, May 13: America Arr. Carey March of Youth Olivadoti Evening Idyl (Serenade) Weber Young America (Overture) Russell Trombone Toboggan Weber Black Mask Hayes Salutation Seitz Chapel Shrine (Reverie) Leoni Tannhauser (Overture) Wagner Washington Post Sousa Star Spangled Banner Arr. Smith Band Festival The same program was used in the sixth annual band festival held this year at Edgeley. Mr. J. A. Holvik of Concordia College was guest director of the massed band consisting of groups from Edgeley, Ellendale, LaMoure and Oakes. This is one of the four activities sponsored by the Dickey-La Moure Activities Association and the only one in which grade pupils may participate. It has served to encourage young band members to earn a place in the Senior Band. Twirlers The majorette, Lois Merrick and four of the twirlers, Dorothy Neer, Ethel Johnson, Maralyn Bowerman, and Phyllis Johnson, have done good work this year. In their new red and white satin uniforms, white band hats, and white boots, the twirlers have supplemented the band in its march- ing. In order to obtain and train new twirlers to replace graduates of class of beginners has been started. In this class are Edna Maier, Virginia Whelan, Barbara Asenbauer, Luella Hokana, Shirley Neer, Leona Rowe, Dorothy Schmidt, and Louise Strand. District Music Contest Ellendale’s entrants in the District Music Con- test, April 24, were Keith Sehnert, clarinet solo; Phyllis Fleming, flute solo; Leona Heimke, piano solo; and Ethel Johnson, baton twirler. All received honor ratings. Phyllis, Leona and Ethel were eligi- ble to compete in the state contest in Grand Forks. Music Awards The Music Pin and the Music Lyre are special music awards offered in recognition of musical ac- tivity. Since its origin in 1932, thirty-six students have earned the right to wear the music pin, by par- ticipation in band, glee club, contest, private les- sons, or other specified musical activities. Four more, Leona Heimke, Ilene Fuller, Patricia Goddard, and Merrill Hess have earned the pin this year. In 1937, E. H. S. initiated a chenille lyre letter, given for participation in three choral festivals. Added this year to the 59 who have received this award are Justine Heckmann, Helen Halmberg, and Phyllis Fleming, Seniors; Robert Anderson, Boyd Blumer, Ilene Fuller, Patricia Goddard, Milton Harm, Eva Mae King, Inga Martin, Lois Merrick, and Reuben Roehl, Juniors. Seniors who earned awards last year were Phyllis Fleming, music pin; Lorraine Gib- son, Doris Bolstad, and Merrill Hess, music lyres. Other musical program and allied activities in- clude the following: Miss Martha Buck, pianist; Miss Gertrude Erbe, soprano; Mr. Floyd N. Ackert, trumpeter; and Mrs. Dunphy, accompanist; presented an assembly pro- gram, March 13. Miss Cora Ellingson prepared and presented various programs by the sixth and seventh grade chorus. Miss Dahl’s second and third grade rhythm band played as specialty numbers at programs. Miss Brun’s tap dancing classes have performed many colorful dances. Several high school students took private lessons in piano and appeared in recitals throughout the year. 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Ellendcde High School GRADUATION EXERCISES High School Auditorium Friday Mag 23, 1941-8:15 P. M. Processional March - High School Band Tannhauser Wagner Floyd N. Ackert, Director Presentation of Colors Invocation - Piano Solo - Hark! Hark! the Lark! Selections - Dedication The Birds Calm as the Night Scouts of Troop 32 M. W. Heckmann Leona Heimke Schubert-Liszt Girls’ Glee Club Franz Treharne - Bohm Miss Martha Buck, Director Program Theme — The Class of 1941 Looks Ahead Participating in a panel discussion will be Blanche Babcock, Doris Bolstad, Phyllis Fleming, Donald Heine, Merrill Hess, Douglas Houghton, Dorothy Neer and Walter Vomhof Selections High School Band March of Youth - Olivadoti Chapel Shrine — Reverie - Leoni Presentation of Class - Miss Minnie C. Onsrud High School Principal Selections ----- High School Chorus Come Gentle Spring — from The Seasons - Haydn Dear Land of Home - Sibelius Miss Martha Buck, Director Conferring of Diplomas - - - - A. R. Amphlett President, Board of Eudcation America All