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

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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

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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

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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