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

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Basketball Team Back row — E. Kuch, K. Sehnert, J. Blumer, O. Morrow, M. Brouillard. Front row — H. DeYapp, C. Voegeli, R. Dillingham, B. Graham, E. King. and gas. They also wish to thank the people in Ellendale for their fine support at the .Edgeley tournament. Credit should also go to the cheer leaders, Muriel Carlson, Ruth Beech- er, and Owen Amphlett, for the fine support they gave at all home games and at the tour- nament. We, the senior athletes, wish to extend our appreciation to Coach Seivert, who worked hard and faithfully throughout the basketball season. We think Coach Seivert a grand guy and wish him plenty of luck and success next year. Ellendale 24 Kulm 21 Ellendale 33 Ashley ...... 36 Ellendale 20 Kulm 25 Ellendale 14 Oakes . 27 Ellendale 12 La Moure . . 18 Ellendale 23 Ashley 21 Ellendale 28 Lisbon 23 Ellendale 23 Britton . 29 Ellendale 18 La Moure . . 27 Ellendale 32 Oakes . 52 Ellendale 26 Hecla 24 Ellendale 40 Edgeley .... 18 Ellendale 12 Edgeley .... 10 Ellendale 33 Hecla 36 SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Edgeley, February 26 and 27 First Game Ellendale 22 St. Johns .. 20 Semi-Finals Ellendale 27 Kulm 15 Final Ellendale 27 Oakes 35 In the first game of the tournament St. Johns Academy was beaten by a score of 22- 20. This game was very close throughout. With St. Johns leading by three points with but one minute to play, the Cards came through to win, advancing to the semi-finals, playing Kulm the next morning. The team had quite an easy time beating Kulm, leading their opponents throughout the game. Thus Ellendale won the right to play in the finals against Oakes in the evening. Oakes had advanced to the semi-finals by drawing a bye, and h ad beaten Edgeley. The first half was close and at the end of the half the score stood 13 all. In the third quarter Oakes went on a scoring spree, which put them ahead 31-16 when the third quarter whistle sounded. The Cards put on a deter- mined rally in the fourth quarter but failed to overcome the lead. At the end of the game the score was 27-35 in Oakes’ favor. SENIOR ATHLETES Kenneth Heine — “Heine,” as a junior, start- ed to manage the team under Kenneth Isaak. While the team got all the compliments and honor, Heine did all the work. We, the senior athletes, wish to thank him for all he has done for us. Randall Graham — “Smelly” went out for football for three years and earned that many letters, playing the left guard position. He was elected Honor Athlete in his senior year. Ran- dall was a basketball enthusiast and played a good game of tennis. Randall always proved himself a good sport and a clean athlete. Victor Strand — “Wicks” went out for foot- ball for four years and earned three letters. Elected Honorary Captain in his senior year, he played center for three years and was al- ways a valuable asset to the team. Although Page 9 1943 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017

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Football Team Front row — E. Kuch, Graham, C. Voegeli, D. Porter, H. Stucker, C. Mattheis. Middle row — G. Walleen, R. Graham, ’ L. Klatt, K. Sehnert , C. Merrick, B. DeYapp, E. Sand, V. St rand. Last row — Coach Jimmy Meachen, j$. Dillingham, D. Juberg, W. Lile, J. Blumer, C. Fey, F. Gibson, K. Heine and J$. Coleman, the student managers. ATHLETICS FOOTBALL Oakes 18 Ellendale 0 Lisbon 7 Ellendale 0 Enderlin .... 6 Ellendale 0 This fall about 25 candidates reported for practice under the new coach, Jimmy Meach- en, the successor of Coach Jack Ehlers, who is now at Britton High School. Mr. Meachen was assisted by Jimmy Miles, former student of Ellendale High and a senior at the Univer- sity of North Dakota. The lettermen returning were Victor Strand, Benny Graham, Randall Graham, Raymond Aberle, and Ervin Sand. Coach Meachen was at a disadvantage be- cause most of the players were helping with threshing; therefore, the team got off to a late start. The team was scheduled to play five games, but because of weather conditions and shortage of farm help, only three were played. No games were won but the members of the team did learn the spirit of cooperation and sportsmanship, which is so necessary in the world of today. At the annual football banquet letters were awarded to the following: Benny Graham, Vic- tor Strand, Randall Graham, Ervin Sand, Ed- die Kuch, Harold Stucker, Clayton Voegeli, Calvin Mattheis, Charles Merrick, Keith Seh- ner-t, Bobby Dillingham, John Blumer, Clar- ence Fey, and Howard DeYapp. Bobby Cole- man was given a letter for his fine work as student manager. After the banquet, an election was held in Page 8 which Randall Graham was elected Honor Ath- lete for the season of 1942, and Victor Strand was elected Honorary Captain. Randall was presented with a gold football, a gift from Coach Meachen and Superintendent Ingvalson. BASKETBALL Coach Chester Seivert had 29 candidates out for the first basketball practice. Heading the squad were five returning lettermen, Eddie Kuch, Charles Fleming, Ernest King, Benny Graham, and Clayton Voegeli. After two weeks Coach Seivert rounded into shape the first team, composed of Ernest King, Clayton Voegeli, Eddie Kuch ati for- wards; Bob Dillingham at center; and Benny Graham and Howard DeYapp at guard posi- tions. Outstanding subs who saw plenty of ac- tion were John Blumer, Orrin Morrow, and Keith Sehnert. On the whole, the basketball season was very successful. The team won second place in the sub-district tournament at Edgeley, get- ting beat by its friendly rival, Oakes, in the final game. A new trophy was brought home and placed in the trophy case. Those awarded letters were Benny Graham, Eddie Kuch, Ernest King, Bobby Dillingham, Howard DeYapp, Clayton Voegeli, John Blu- mer, and Orrin Morrow. Kenneth Heine was awarded a letter as student manager. The team wishes to thank everybody for the fine spirit they showed in taking them to the games even though it was hard to get tires 1943 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017

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not a letter-man in basketball, he played three years and gave loyal support to the team. In track Victor went out for the shot-put and discus. Ervin Sand — “Sands” was also a three-year letter-man. In his junior year he was elected to the “all-conference” team as left tackle. His weight and speed made him one of the most aggressive tackles the high school has ever had. Benjamin Graham — “Benny,” another three- year letter-man, went out for football for four years. He played left half during his sopho- more and junior year. By that time he had be- come a valuable and accomplished blocking back. In his senior year he was elected to carry the ball most of the time and proved to be just as good at that as at blocking. He was also out for basketball for four years and earned three letters. In the position of defen- sive guard, Benny proved himself as good and as steady in basketball as in football. Eddie Kuch — “Cookie” earned two letters in basketball and one in football, the latter em- blem in his senior year at the end position. Basketball was his favorite sport. This year he was switched from guard to forward and did a good job at both. Harold Stucker — “Stick.” Although having earned but one letter in football, Harold was an enthusiastic and energetic player through- out his entire school year. He could “take it” and also “dish it out,” thus proving himself a top-string athlete. “Stick” played right guard in both football and basketball. In track he went out for the mile, the half-mile, and the quarter-mile. Raymond Aberle — “Ray” earned letters in both football and basketball in his junior year, but because of a back injury was unable to participate in either sport this year. If he had, he would undoubtedly have earned a letter. Already a track letter-man, he is in line for another emblem this year. He went out for the mile, the half-mile, and the quarter-mile. Charles Merrick — “Bud,” playing fullback in football this year, earned a letter. He proved himself a very good punter and runner. He started playing basketball this year and had chances to make the team but left school to go to Washington. Charles Fleming — “Hawk” earned one letter in basketball, playing at center. Because of work, he did not have time to take part in football this year. He was an ardent supporter of all sports and we were sorry to see him leave Ellendale. Lowell Klatt — “Klatt” came to E. H. S. this year from Barnard, South Dakota. He went out for both football and basketball. He showed that he had the spirit and sportsmanship that make a good athlete. SPEECH AND DRAMATICS (Concluded f rom page 5) Uncle George, Hargrove’s brother-in-law who enjoys bad health. .. Laurence Mellang Mrs. Kelso, a neighbor Doris Basvick Benford Hargrove, the son of draft age Melvin Nelson Tony Cravetti, a sailor in the U. S. Navy Randall Graham Gale Hargrove, a girl in love with Tony Dorothy Strand Bob Cushing, the son-in-law Harold Stucker Lola Cushing, Bob’s wife .....Avis Naze Carl Fredericks, a friend of Benford’s Kenneth Hess Mrs. Harrigan, another neighbor.. . Ardyth Watkins Ann Linton, Benford’s sweetheart.. . Muriel Carlson Page 10 Masonic Essay Contest All juniors and seniors wrote essays on the subject selected by the Masonic lodge, “How We Can Serve Our Country in This Hour of Crisis,” as part of their English work. Avis Naze, Phyllis Johnson, and Raymond Aberle were chosen by local judges as the highest ranking in the order named. These winners in the local contest read their essays at a meeting of the lodge. Avis Naze ' s essay, which was first in the District Contest, was sent to Jamestown to be entered in the regional contest. 194 3 ENendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017