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

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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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Harold Stucker Inez Watkins Doris Vasvick Delvin Zinter Ardyth Watkins Juniors Phyllis Christensen Robert Coleman Ellen Davis Marion Durheim Judith Gessner Francis Gibson Luella Hokana Phyllis Johnson Adeline Klipfel Orrin Morrow Kenneth Muske Shirley Neer Beverly Ortner Marilyn Pfeifer Billy Randall Virginia Reukauf Dorothy Schmidt Gladys Schmidt Keith Sehnert Shirley Sharp Esther Speidel Louise Strand Frances Tuchsher Clayton Voegeli Esther West Sophomores John Blumer Monty Brouillard Bob Dillingham Janie Duncan Bethel Harm Delores Hokana Shirley Holsinger Lorna Jenkins Lester Klatt Jack Roland Lorraine Sand Harvey Senecal Neil Smith A dele Voegeli Shirley Voegeli Gordon Walleen Shirley Wanttie Mildred Wietala Delia Whelan Howard DeYapp Merton Zinter Freshmen Lillian Benderwald Billie Bowman Malcolm Goddard Delores Green Everett Harm Jacqueline Holsinger Iona Kuch Annie Lawson June Lawson Wayne Merrick Gladys Schmidt Ruth Senecal Barton Slemmons BAND At the beginning of the school year the band was under the direction of Mr. Robert Shep- pard, sixth grade instructor. As school started late and there were many absences the band was slow in getting under way. As there were no home football games at a suitable time the band did not have a chance to perform at any games. Rehearsals, however, went on as usual and preparations were made for a pre-Christ- mas concert. Mr. Sheppard was due to leave for the army signal corps shortly after Christ- mas and it was decided that the band should stage a concert before he left. The concert was held on Tuesday, December 15, when, assisted by the girls ' glee club, the following program was given : America arr. Carey Wings of the Army King Down in the Forest (Overture) Jarrett Liberty Fleet King Caissons Go Rolling Along „ Gruber Selections - Girls’ Glee Club Iron Count King God Bless America Berlin Cherry Waltz... Parnell United Nations King Star Spangled Banner arr. Smith Since Christmas the band has been directed by Rev. K. O. Lee. Under his direction the group prepared music for basketball games and did an excellent job of pepping up players and spectators with lively marches. To bring the basketball season to an end, the band and twirlers went to Edgeley to the sub-district tournament where their services were much appreciated. Due to the war, the traditional band festi- val, which would have been held in Ellendale this year, had to be cancelled. However, a joint concert was arranged with Oakes which somewhat made up for the festival. This pro- gram was held May 7 with the following pro- gram : Joint Band Concert America arr. Panella March of the Champions Huffer Americana Overture Buchtel Cheerio Goldman Chapel Shrine - Reverie.. Leoni American Patrol Meacham E. Pluribus Unum (March) Jewell A Night In June King Officer of the Day Hall American Youth Overture Pettee Lights Out - March McCoy Personnel of Band: Senior CLARINETS Keith Sehnert Robert Coleman Phyllis Christensen Ellen Davis Virginia Reukauf Billy Randall Barton Slemmons Kenneth Muske Jackie Holsinger Warren Merrick Ardys Johnson Band TRUMPETS Neil Smith Jack Roland Monty Brouillard Harold Stucker Vivian Huber Shirley Holsinger Wayne Merrick BARITONES Willis Fleming Marilyn Pfeifer DRUMS Malcolm Goddard Rose Tuchscher Junior Band Charles Anderson Sebastian Tuchscher Delores Fiske Ardys Johnson Wilton Barsten Frances Tuchscher Harvey Senecal Rose Tuchscher Joan Thorberg ALTOS Oswald Barsten Kenneth Heine Avis Naze TROMBONES Owen Amphlett John Blumer Frances Tuchscher BASS Harvey Senecal Music Awards The band pin, first presented in E. H. S. last year and which may be earned by effective and faithful membership in the band for all four years in high school, was this year awarded to Owen Amphlett, Avis Naze, and Harold Stuck- er. The general music pin, awarded to those who have earned fifty points in various types of music activity, was presented to Owen Am- phlett, Avis Naze, Keith Sehnert, and Harold Stucker. The music lyre, a felt emblem, given for achievement in chorus and glee club, was awarded to Ruth Beecher, Benny Graham, Phyllis Christensen, Phyllis Johnson, Orrin Morrow, Shirley Neer, William Randall, and Dorothy Schmidt. This award was presented last year to the following seniors: Owen Am- phlett, Kenneth Hess, Eddie Kuch, Laurence Mellang, Avis Naze, Martin Steinwand, and Victor Strand. Twirlers The new majorette, Iona Kuch, and six twirlers, Luella Hokana, Dorothy Schmidt, Shirley Neer, Phyllis Johnson, Shirley Voe- geli, and Lillian Benderwald, have done a fine piece of work this year. The group has added much color to our athletic events. Their out- standing performance was at the tournament at Edgeley. Page 7 1943 ENendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017

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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