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

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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

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Irmgard Banse missed the Senior picture because of illness 1941 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017

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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