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

Text from Pages 1 - 16 of the 1944 volume:

1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Dedication OUR GOLD STAR GRADUATES They made the supreme sacrifice! LT. HAROLD BERGMAN - ' 39 EUendale High School Graduates In the Services Jack Aberle Raymond Aberle Owen Amphlett Dudley Anderson Robert Bauer Ivan Benderwald Boyd Blumer Otto Bollinger Gaylord Boom Howard Boom Leslie Bowman Charles Boyle Janet Brouillard Warren Burnett Gwendolyn Bymers Forrest Bunker James Carpenter Robert Cassels Robert Christianson John D. Crabtree George Dawes llene Dawes Max Dickey John Dunphy Richard Dunphy Clifford DuRand Rolla DuRand Verrill Fischer Vernard Fitzgerald Russell Fleming Benjamin Graham Gordon Graham Everett Griffin Ralph Griffin Edward Gorman Raymond Gorman Charles Haas Roland Hagen Lowell Hamar Milton Harm Charles Hatcher Vernon Heckelsmiller Donald Heine Russell Heine Clinton Hess Howard Hill James Holsinger Douglas Houghton Kenneth Isaak Marie Kirschner Eddie Kuck Melvin Kuck Irvin Layer Ross Learner Ernest Lees Vernon MacDonald Robert Maercklein Robert Mailon Evert Maunu Alvin Marvick Phyllis McCoy Russell McCoy Malcolm McDonald Robert McMillan Frank McShane Wilfred McShane James Meachen Ralph Merkel Roy Merkel James Miles Willard Miller Olin Minton Francis Murray Melvin Nelson Clarence Neumann Raymond Neumann Harold Nishek Hubert Ojala Maynard Oliason Horace Pehl Laverne Penn George Radtke Richard Ratzlaff Howard Ravenstein Donald Rekow Ernest Robertson Harold Rowe Alvin Sand Carl Sand Clifford Schmierer Elmer Schmierer George Schneider John Schook Alvin Shasky Owen Sizer Alois Smutney Martin Stein wand Victor Strand Harold Stucker Elliott Thomas Howard Townsend Walter Vomhoff Kenneth Wahl Scott Walker Ralph Wallace Norris Wanaka Carl Webster Luverne Wedell Kermit Wenkstern John Wheelihan Delvin Zinter 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 THE MICROPHONE Published under the direction of the officers of the Senior Class. MAY, 1944 Phyllis M. Johnson President Keith W. Sehnert Vice-President Luella V. Hokana . Secretary-Treasurer E. C. Ingvalson Advisor For the tenth consecutive year the senior class of Ellendale High School is publishing the Micro- phone. Its function is to bring to the attention of parents and patrons the many activities of the school. For the students and particularly the seniors it serves as medium of recounting and preserving many of the happy and meaningful events with which their school life is crowded. FACULTY E. C. Ingvalson, Superintendent — Science. Minnie C. Onsrud, Principal — English, Dramatics. Martha Buck — Social Science, Latin, Music. Mary F. Strand — Mathematics, Bookkeeping, Science. Margaret Williams, Jr. H. S. Principal — Algebra, English, Library. C. W. Seivert — Biology, Geography, Ph. Ed. S. D. Slemmons — Athletic Coach. o GRADUATION EXERCISES Thursday, June 1, 8:15 P. M. Presentation of Colors Scouts, Troop 32 Invocation Selections (Martha Buck, director) Cornin ' Through the Rye (arr. Howorth) Elfin Horn (Swedish Folk Song) Girls ' Glee Club Address Dr. N. E. Steele President, Northern Normal, Aberdeen, S. D. Selections : Come Gentle Spring (Haydn) Victory (Medley of American Songs) Mixed Chorus Presentation of Class Minnie C. Onsrud Principal, Ellendale High School Conferring of Diplomas A. R. Amphlett President, Board of Education ‘‘America ' ' All o SENIOR CHURCH SERVICE Sunday, May 28, 8 P. M. Processional Miss Martha Buck, Gladys Schmidt Hymn — “Come Thou Almighty King” All Scripture Reading and Prayer The Lord ' s Prayer (Malotte) Open Our Eyes (MacFarlane) Mixed Chorus Sermon: “To the Present Generation” (pastor, Ellendale Baptist Church) ..-.Rev. Clifford Young Hymn: “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” All “Now the Day is Over Mixed Chorus Recessional - Miss Buck IN RETROSPECT It’s hard to believe that this year we are seated upon the royal throne and have been crowned the mighty seniors of 1944. That reality brings us to a little reminiscing and we turn back to the year 1940. We considered ourselves a pretty tough bunch of freshmen that year, but Algebra always took us down a peg or two. Next year came the thrill of becoming a part of Senior High and with it the horrors of initiation. Then came our j unior year and we acquired an air of superiority and wisdom. Now even our toughest senior will have to admit he ' s going to miss the old high school. The Oakes’ games, Ivanhoe, high school romances, the junior-senior proms, the Oompah, the carnival chorus of dancing boys, our annual Christmas pro- gram and semester tests — these are just a few of the memories we shall take with us. But now we must turn to the future. The guid- ance we have received from our parents, our teach- ers, and our eternal Father will aid us in facing the future with courage and wisdom. o BOARD OF EDUCATION A. R. Amphlett President W. M. Anderson Clerk F. W. Blumer, Gladys C. Vick, Katherine Goddard, F. E. Randall CHORAL MUSIC (From page 8) Adele Voegeli Shirley Vcegle Gordon Walleen Shirley Wanttie Mildred Weitala Delia Whelan Merton Zinter Freshmen Kathryn Lynde Della Mattheis Betty Jane Muske Delores Roundy Barbara Schook TWIRLERS Well deserved recognition will come to members of a group who have done much to add glamor to our athletic contests for a number of years. At Honors Assembly which is held in May, special pins will be presented to the senior twirlers, all of whom have been active in the group for three years or more. The pin, symbolic of the activity they have carried on so well, is enameled in the school colors of cardinal and black and bears the letter “T . Luella Hokana, Phyllis Johnson, Shirley Neer and Dorothy Schmidt will receive the award. Other members of this year’s team are Lillian Benderwald and Shirley Voegeli, juniors; and Bar- bara Schook, freshman. Iona Kuch, a sophomore member and serving as majorette, left school in February. Delores Hokana Shirley Holsinger Lorna Jenkins Jack Roland Harvey Senecal Lorraine Sand Neil Smith Norman Christensen Ada Hall Marion Huber Gloy Jenkins Janet Lees PAGE 2 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 CLASS OF 1944 Top Row E. Davis, D. Schmidt, G. Schmidt, L. Hokana, V. Reukauf, A. Klipfel, M. Durheim, B. Ack- erson, L. Strand. Third Row — Wm. Randall, A. Cook, F. Gibson, B. Ortner, P. Christensen, E. King, O. Morrow, K. Sehnert. Second Row — A. Bauder, J. Gessner A. Kosel, S. Sharp, M. Mammel L. Rowe, K. Muske, R. Coleman. First Row — R. Tuchscher, P. Johnson, S. Neer, E. West, E. Speidel, F. Tuchscher. Senior Sketches BETTY ACKERSON —Louie “Now, really it’s so hard for me to talk.” Glee Club, 1-2-4; Chorus and Choral Festival, 4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Victory Corp, 3-4; G. A. A., 3-4; “She Was Fourteen,” 1; “Never Trust a Man,” 4; Class President, 1; Home Ec. Club, 1; Red Cross, 3-4; First Aid, 3. ALBERT BAUDER, JR. “Give me the moonlight. Give me the girl. Leave the rest to me.” Victory Corps, 3-4; Glee Club, 4. PHYLLIS CHRISTENSEN — Phip ‘ What, did she never call you Honey?” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Pep Club, 1-2-3-4; Vic- tory Corp, 3-4; “Lucky Lucy,” 2; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; “Liberty and Union,” 1; Speech Program, 4; Typ- ist “Cardinal,” 4; Play Festival, 2; Class Secretary, 1-2; Jr. Red Cross, 2-3-4; Saving Stamp Sales, 4; Keystone Society, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. ROBERT COLEMAN “My conduct in school is the teacher’s delight. I sleep all the day, so I can study all night.” Football Student Manager, 3-4; Basketball Asst. Manager, 3; Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus and Festival, 2-3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; Student Council, 3; “Echo,” 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Play Festival, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. ARTHUR COOK — Art “A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Track, 2-3-4; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; Victory Corps, 3-4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. ELLEN DAVIS “An old-fashioned girl with new-fashioned clothes.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Band, 2-3-4; G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1-2-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4; Home Ec. Festival, 2; Junior Red Cross, 3-4; Class Sec. and Treas., 2; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. MARION DURHEIM —Durham “When cupid tries to hit the mark, he generally Mrs. it.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 2-3-4; Festival, 2-3- 4; Play Festival, 2; “Liberty and Union” and “On Our Way,” 1 ; “Lucky Lucy,” 2; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Senior Reporter, 4; First-Aid, 3; Office Helper, 3-4; PAGE 3 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 JUNIOR CLASS Top Row — L. Houghton, E. Widmer, O. Gehring, M. Zinter, J. Roland, H. Senecal, J. Blumer, R. Dilling- ham, G. Helfenstein. Third Row — L. Klatt, V. Huber, L. Sand, L. Benderwald, D. Whelan, A. Branden- burger, N. Smith, D. Mattheis, B. Harm. Second Row — N. Hermansen, M. Brouillard, L. Jenkins, V. Mur- ray, E. Fleming, S. Wanttie, V. Youley, A. Voegeli. Front Row — B. Bowman, E. Zinter, E. Mallon, D. Hokaana, G. Walleen, S. Voegeli, M. Weitala, S. Holsinger, R. Reisdorph, Miss M. Onsrud (Advisor). Basketball, 3; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. JUDITH GESSNER — Judy “Wise and Lengthwise” Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2- 3-4; G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4; Vice- President, 3; Accompanist, 4; Junior Red Cross, 2- 3- 4; First Aid, 3; Editor, “Cardinal,” 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; “Liberty and Union,” 1; “Lucky Lucy,” 2; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; “Echo,” 4; Speech Program, 4; Play Festival, 2-4; Keystone Society, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. FRANCIS GIBSON — Gib “I was born to laugh and laugh I must.” Basketball, 1-2; Football, 1-2; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; “Thanks Awfully,” 4; Cheerleader, 4; Glee Club, 1- 2-3-4; Chorus, 1-2-4; Track, 1-2-3-4; Scouts, 1-2; Victory Corps, 3-4; Student Council, 4; Ellendale Independents, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny,” 4. LUELLA HOKANA “She will if she wants to, but oh ! if she don’t.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3-4; Twirling, 2- 3-4; “Thanks Awfully,” 4; Class Treasurer, 4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Red Cross, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 3-4; “Liberty and Union,” and “On Our Way,” 1. PHYLLIS JOHNSON — Johnnie “She is our wise young president, Who’s ne’er afraid to speak her mind, Jolly, full of ability, A better one it’s hard to find.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 1-2-3-4 ; Choral Fes- tival, 1-2-3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; Twirler, 1-2-3-4; “Never Trust a Man,” 4; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; “Liberty and Union” and “On Our Way,” 1; Class President, 4; Keystone Society, 3; Red Cross, 1-2-3-4; Student Council, 4; Masonic Essay Contest, 3. ERNEST KING — Mort “It’s better to die for the woman you love — Than to live with her.” Football, 1-2-3-4; Captain, 4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; 3-vr. letter-man; Track, 1 -2-3-4; Band, 1; Sub-dis- trict Tournament Team, 3-4; President, of Class, 3; Hi-Y, 2; Keystone Society, 3; Victory Corps, 3-4; Sports Editor, “Cardinal,” 4; “Don’t Take My Pen- ny,” 4. ADELINE KLIPFEL — Klip “Or light, or dark, or short, or tall, She sets a spring to snare them all.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 4; Choral Fes- tival, 4; G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Vic- tory Corps, 3-4; First Aid, 3; Red Cross, 2-3-4; “Thanks Awfully,” 4; “Liberty and Union” and “On Our Way,” 1. ARLENE KOSEL “Just a friend through all our days. Just a girl with pleasant ways.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4 ; “Thanks Awfully,” 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; First Aid, 3. MILDRED MAMMEL — Milly “As brimful of mischief and wit and glee, As ever a human person could be.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 3-4; Pep Squad, 1-2- 3-4; Basketball, 3; “The Pampered Darling,” 3; (Please tarn to page 10) PAGE 4 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 DRAMATICS AND SPEECH Work in the field of speech and dramatics began on October 20 with the senior girls’ speech program and closed with the senior play on May 18. Speech and dramatics were under the direction of Miss Minnie Onsrud. Assisting in the make-up and staging was Miss Margaret Williams. SENIOR GIRLS’ SPEECH PROGRAM The senior girls’ speech program was held Octo- ber 20 in the high school auditorium under the di- rection of Miss Minnie Onsrud, assisted by Mrs. John Sathe. The following program was given: “America” Group singing Reading — “The Owl and the Pussy Cat” (Edward Lear) . Ellen Davis Verse readings : Blades of Grass (Stephen Crane) Fog (Carl Sandburg) From “Byron” (Joaquin Miller) Sometimes (Thomas S. Jones, Jr.) Rose Tuchscher “Old Smokey” “Oh Dear, What Can the Matter Be?” Girls’ Glee Club Reading — “My Financial Career” (Stephen Leacock) Shirley Neer One-act play — “Never Trust a Man” (Anne C. Martens) Directed by Mrs. Sathe The cast: Emily, who mentions the ring Betty Ackerson Rose, who is to receive the ring Louise Strand Betty, who hears about the ring Marion Durheim Sally, who- is heartbroken about the ring Phyllis Johnson Aunt Hattie, who is shocked about the ring Leona Rowe Lucretia, who is indignant about the ring Maryln Pfeifer One-act play — “Thanks Awfully!” (Jean Lee Latham) Directed by Miss Onsrud The cast: Richard Montague Dorothy Montague Marion Gatewood . Ann Marsh Carol Edith Crane Mrs. Dodd Mrs. Smythe Enid Nanette Mrs. Hemming way Mrs. James Gower Caroline Jane Francis Gibson ....Virginia Reukauf Judith Gessner Esther West Phyllis Christensen Adeline Klipfel Mildred Mammel Beverly Ortner Luella Hokana Esther Speidel Arlene Kosel Shirley Sharp ...Dorothy Schmidt Gladys Schmidt The program closed with the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner”. OOMPAH PLAY SUCCESS The sophomores presented a hilarious one-act play, “When Boyfriends Meet,” by Robert Brome, for the annual high school carnival. The cast in- cluded : Patricia Taylor Lillian Benderwald Margie Curtis Jacqueline Holsinger Jane Leonard Delores Green Maurice Graham Wayne Merrick Bill Harrison Malcolm Goddard Jack Eldridge Gerald Hill Mrs. Olberding Arlene Provost The play was preluded by the “Seaside Follies,” given by a group of high school boys under the direction of Mrs. D. R. Crabtree. SOPHOMORE PLAYS On Wednesday, January 26, the junior and senior high were delighted by two short plays which were presented at 11:15. The actresses were the cream of the sophomore class. “The Luckiest Girl” was the first play given, and “Pledges,” a play stressing good manners, follc-wed. The casts were as follows: “The Luckiest Girl” (Alice C. Thompson) Mrs. Harriet West, a poor widow Dorothy Kosel Rhoda, her daughter Gloria Brandenburger Mrs. Spofford, a society woman Gladys Schmitt Estelle, her niece Esther Gebhardt “Pledges” (Dora Mary MacDonald) Bernice Jacqueline Holsinger Charlotte Myrna Wallace Peg Rosemary Davis Marie Ilene Bobbe Helen Anne Strand Caroline ..Ruth Senecal Olive Beverly Imboden Jean Mardella Wedell JUNIOR CLASS PLAY A sparkling three-act comedy, “Almost Summer,” by Christopher Sergei, was presented by the junior class on February 16, 1944. The production was under the direction of Miss Minnie Onsrud. The members of the cast: Paul Jones, who goes on a cram session Gerald Helfenstein Mrs. Jones, his mother Vivian Huber Mr. Jones, his father Jacques Roland Junior, the kid brother Larry Spiller Mary, his sister Shirley Holsinger Jack, Mary’s boy friend Neil Smith Jane, Paul’s girl friend Mildred Weitala Mr. Smudgely, the principal Clarence Fey Anna, the maid Shirley Voegeli Lilah Johnson, Junior’s girl friend ....Betty Krueger SPEECH FESTIVAL The eleventh annual speech festival was held in the high school assembly at LaMoure, March 1. El- lendale High was represented by Gladys Schmidt, who interpr eted poems, and Orrin Morrow and Mal- com Goddard, who gave talks on “A Senior (and Sophomore) Looks at the World.” (Please turn to page 11) PAGE 5 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row — M. Wallace, V. Zinter, G. Hill, Wayne Merrick, Warren Merrick, O. Barsten, A. Bartels. Third Row — G. Schmitt, V. Flagel, D. Kosel, A. Lawson, J. Lawson, R. Senecal, A. Provost, B. Slemmons, M. Goddard. Second Row — B. Imboden, J. Holsinger, M. B andenburger, G. Brandenburger, E. Geb- hardt, D. Green, I. Bobbe, L. Wanttie, L. Kupfer. Front Row — C. Speidel, R. Coburn, B. Wetzler, A. Strand, M. Wedell, R. Davis, B. Kelly, B. Bowman. BAND This year, under the direction of Reverend K. O. Lee, the band made several appearances. They helped boost the games with their spirited marches and aided the twirlers with 1 heir fine performances. The service of the band was an added attraction at the Sub-district Tour- nament. They participated in Market Day activities and also played and marched for the initiation of the Third War Loan Drive. The annual Dickey-LaMoure Band Festival was held at Ellendale this year. The Edgeley, Oakes and LaMoure Bands participated. Mr. J. A. Holvik, of Concordia Col- lege again served as guest conductor. The following program was presented: Presentation of Colors Scouts of Troop 32 America Panella Military Escort — March Harold Bennett The Marine ' s Hymn Arr. Paul Yoder Organ Echoes — Serenade Al Hayes Victor Herbert Favorites Arr. M. L. Lake INTERMISSION E. Pluribus Unum Fred Jewell Moonlight On the Nile K. L. King Donkey Serenade Friml - Stothort Arr. Geo. F. Briegel Determination Overture Al Hayes U. S. Naval Academy March Geo. Rosenkrans Star Spangled Banner ...Panella The directors were Florence Ryan, of LaMoure, W. B. Myhrum, of Oakes, Rex Organ, Edgeley, and K. O. Lee of Ellendale. SENIOR Oswald Barsten John Blumer Monty Brouillard Phyllis Christensen Robert Coleman Malcolm Goddard Shirley Holsinger Vivian Huber Warren Merrick Wayne Merrick Kenneth Muske JUNIOR Charles Anderson Wilton Barsten Sebastian Tuchscher BAND Billy Randall Virginia Reukauf Keith Sehnert Barton Slemmons Neil Smith Jack Roland Ellen Davis Frances Tuchscher Rose Tuchscher Ardys Johnson Harvey Senecal BAND Delores Roundy Betty Muske James Woodfork PAGE 6 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row — B. Lematta, R. Rime, R. Adams, N. Chrislensen, V. Steinwand, S. GefFre Third Row — A. Geffre, C. Fleming, D. Fradet, J. Lees, A. Hall, J. Holsinger, G. Jenkins I. Shimmin, D. Mattheis. Second Row — M. Bauder, R. Peterson, P. McShane, W. Bauder, G. Nelson, S. Tuchscher, Miss Williams (Advisor). Front Row — D. Roundy, B. Muske, B. Schook, M. Huber, K. Lynde, S. Pett. Choral CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The mixed chorus and glee clubs, including both senior and junior high school students, completed a very successful year under the direction of Miss Martha Buck. The annual Christmas concert was held Decem- ber 16, in the high school auditorium. The program featured Christmas carols by both high school and grade choral groups. Miss Martha Buck was in charge of the high school chorus and numbers in which all participated. Mrs. Lucy Billey and Mrs. Edna Crabtree assisted in directing the grade chorus numbers, and these teachers, together with Emma Manney, had charge of teaching the songs in the elementary department. Miss Margaret Williams and C. W. Seivert had charge of the decorations and staging. With the high school mixed chorus serving as a nucleus, the entire group numbered about 200 voices and included children from grades three to twelve, inclusive. Serving as accompanists were Gladys Schmidt, Judith Gessner, and Janice Rime. A brass ensemble introduced the processional. The following program was given: “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Processional) — Chorus with piano, organ and brass ensemble “Silent Night” - Full chorus “The Christmas Story” Shirley Neer “Away in a Manger” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” ....Third, fourth and fifth grades “Joy to the World” “Angels from the Realms of Glory” “Gloria in Excelsis Deo” Full chorus “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” “Mary’s Lullaby” — Sixth and seventh grades Music “Good Folks Who Dwell on Earth” “Chorale” Girls’ chorus “Beautiful Savior” ...Boys’ chorus “The Praise Carol” “Hear the Bells on Christmas Day” .. H. S. chorus CHORAL FESTIVAL One of the highlights of the school year was the climaxing of the year’s work in choral music of four Dickey-LaMoure county high schools in a joint concert which was given Friday, May 12, at Oakes. It was again under the leadership of Pro- fessor Hywell C. Rowland, head of the music de- partment of the University of North Dakota. The program was as follows: “America” “Come, Gentle Spring” — Haydn “Open Our Eyes” MacFarlane Mixed Chorus “Hark! The Vesper Hymn is Stealing” ..Arr. Manney “The Elfin Horn” Swedish Folk Song “Cornin ' Through the Rye” Scotch Ballad Girls’ Glee Club “Stouthearted Men” Sigmund Romberg 01’ Man River” Jerome Kern “Scandalize’ My Name” Negro Spiritual Boys’ Glee Club “Piping Tim of Galway” Irish Folk Song “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” Jerome Kern “Victory” (Medley of American songs) ..Yoder-Breck “Now the Day is Over” Barnby Mixed Chorus A similar program was held in Ellendale for the home concert. Other events in which either PAGE 7 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row: S. D. Slemmons (coach), L. Houghton, R. Coleman, D. Thorpe, O. Morrow, N. Christensen, C. Fey, N. Smith, R. Rime, M. Goddard (manager). Middle Row: Wayne Merrick, J. Roland, K. Sehnert, W. Randall, J. Blumer, R. Dillingham, Warren Merrick. Front row: B. Slemmons, V. Steinwand, K. Muske, H. DeYapp, G. Walleen, E. King, D. Mattheis. Athletics This fall Coach Slemmons had a squad of twenty- two men who reported for duty. The season was a great success, as far as every member of the team was concerned. They started out with a new coach and got along very well. The team co-operated to the fullest extent, and Coach Slemmons showed them the ropes. The group was inexperienced, with only five let- termen back from last year. They were: Bob Dil- lingham, John Blumer, Clarence Fey, Keith Sehnert, and Howard DeYapp. The season’s summary: Ellendale 6 Ellendale 39 Ellendale 0 Ellendale 6 Ellendale 6 Lisbon 0 Edgeley 0 LaMoure - 0 Britton 13 Oakes 6 The team had a successful year, losing only one game, tying two, and winning two. In the annual battle of the two rival schools, the Cards held the highly-touted Oakes eleven to a 6-6 tie. The banquet given by the mothers was enjoyed by the whole squad. The senior lettermen were Ernest King, Orrin Morrow, Keith Sehnert and Wil- liam Randall; juniors: Bob Dillingham, John Blumer, Gordon Walleen, Clarence Fey, Monty Brouillard, Neil Smith, and Howard DeYapp; sophomores: War- ren Merrick, Wayne Merrick, Barton Slemmons; freshmen: Norman Christensen. Keith Sehnert was elected honor athlete for 1943, and received a gold football, a gift from Superin- tendent Ingvalson. Ernest King was elected honor- ary captain for the 1943 season. the boys’ or girls’ glee clubs participated were senior speech program, junior play, Sunday sunrise services, graduation events, service for the service men, and various other assembly programs. GLEE CLUB MEMBERS Betty Ackerson Albert Bauder Phyllis Christensen Robert Coleman Ellen Davis M arion Durheim Judith Gessner Francis Gibson Luella Hokana Phyllis Johnson Seniors Adeline Klipfel Mildred Mammel Orrin Morrow Kenneth Muske Shirley Neer Beverly Ortner William Randall Virginia Reukauf Dorothy Schmidt Gkdys Schmidt Keith Sehnert Shirley Sharp Esther Speidel Oswald Barsten Billie Bowman Rosemary Davis Delores Green Malcolm Goddard Jacqualine Holsinger Dorothy Kosel Annie Lawson Lillian Benderwald John Blumer Louise Strand Frances Tuchscher Esther West Sophomores June Lawson Wayne Merrick Gladys Schmidt Ruth Senecal Bart Slemmons Ann Strand Lorraine Wanttie Juniors Monty Brouillard Bethel Harm (Please turn to page 2) PAGE 8 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 BASKETBALL TEAM Left to right: Wayne Merrick, M. Goddard (manager), O. Morrow, D. Mattheis, Warren Merrick,. E. King, K. Sehnert, B. Slemmons, R. Dillingham, M. Brouillard, J. Blumer, S. D. Slemmons (coach). Five letteimen reported for practice along with a large n Limber of other aspirants. The lettermen were Orrin Morrow, Howard DeYapp, Bob Dilling- ham, and John Blumer, with Ernest King reporting later. After two weeks of practice, Coach Slemmons cut the squad to prepare for the first game. Having nine good men, he was able to substitute freely with- out hurting the effectiveness of the team. Although the team was inconsistent throughout the season, playing good hall only at times, they were always in there trying. The year was high-lighted by the two victories over Oakes. The Cards defeated the Tornadoes on their home floor, and then in the conference game here, edged out the Oakes five in a thrilling over- time game. Those earning letters were Orrin Morrow, Ernest King, Keith Sehnert, Bob Dillingham, John Blumer, Monty Brouillard, Howard DeYapp, Wayne Merrick, Warren Merrick, and Barton Slemmons. Malcolm Goddard was awarded a letter as student manager. Headed by the cheer leaders, Dorothy Schmidt, Francis Gibson, and Shirley Neer, the student body gave excellent support to the team. Ellendale 22 Monango — .. 32 Ellendale 21 Monango 27 Ellendale 20 Ashley .25 Ellendale 61 Kulm . 14 Ellendale 38 Ashlev 54 Ellendale 20 Lamoure 27 Ellendale 23 Edgelev 34 Ellendale — 25 Lisbon 14 Ellendale ...30 Oakes - 27 Ellendale - 22 Lamoure 27 Ellendale 17 Britton 15 Ellendale 41 Oakes 27 Ellendale ...20 Edgeley ...21 Ellendale .39 Lisbon 22 Ellendale 38 Edgeley 28 SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Ellendale, February 25 and 26 First Game Ellendale 22 Lamoure 17 Semi-Finals Ellendale 31 Edgeley 24 Final Ellendale 29 Oakes 38 On the opening night of the tournament the Cards squeezed past Lamoure 21-17. The Cards could not get going in the first half and were trail- ing 11-10 at the intermission. Coming back after the half, the Cards put on a rally that carried them to victory. In the semi-finals the next morning the Cards came through to defeat a strong Edgeley five in a close and exciting game. Thus Ellendale earned the right to play Oakes in the finals. Oakes advanced to the finals by beating a weak Kulm five Friday night, and then defeating a de- termined St. John’s quint in the semi-finals Satur- day morning. Ellendale was leading the Tornadoes by seven points in the third quarter Saturday night when the game was called off because of the slip- pery floor. In the replay of the game the following Monday night, the Oakes five had little trouble de- feating a dispirited Cardinal team. The Oakes bunch led at the half 23-16. The Cards came back strong in the second half, coming within two points of tying the score, but because of their let-down Saturday night could not keep up the pace. Oakes slowly increased their lead until they finally won 38-29. PAGE 9 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Senior Sketches (From page h) “Thanks Awfully ' 4; Class Officer, 2; Choral Fes- tival, 2-4; Officer Helper, 4. ORRIN MORROW — Orry “I ought to have my own way in everything, and what ' s more, I will! Football, 1-3-4; Basketball, 1-3-4; Track, 1-3-4: Glee Club and Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Band Festival, 1; Sea Side Follies, 4; Scouts, 1-2; Senior Reporter. 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Dickey LaMoure Speech Pro- gram, 4; Ellendale Independents, 4; Hi-Y, 2; “High- Flying Kites, 1 ; “Don ' t Take My Penny, 4. KENNETH MUSKE — Kenny “He smiles and says, ‘Don ' t rush me, girls ' . Football, 3-4; Track, 2-3-4; Glee Club, 1 -2-3-4: Choral Festival, 1-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Band Festival. 1-2-3-4; Boy Scouts, 1-2-3-4; Eagle Scout, 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; V-5 U. S. N. R., 4; “Don’t Take My Pen- ny, 4. SHIRLEY NEER “The girls ' gym my kingdom is. Glee Club, 1 -2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader, 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Liberty and Union, 1 ; Senior Girls’ Speech Program, 4; “Cardinal Feature and Sports Editor, 4; G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; First-Aid, 3; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; Student Council, 2; Twirling Team, 2-3-4; “On Our Way, 1; “Don ' t Take My Penny, 4. BEVERLY ORTNER — Red “To be slow in words is only a woman’s virtue. Basketball, 3; Glee Club, 2-3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; G.A.A., 2-3-4; Pep Squad, 3-4; “Thanks Awfully, 4; “Almost Eighteen, 3; Junior Red Cross, 3; First- Aid, 3; “Liberty and Union and “On Our Way, 1. WILLIAM RANDALL — Uncle Blimpo “He says a lot and means half of what he says. Football, 3-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus Festi- val, 1 -2-3-4 ; Ban J, 1-2-3-4; Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; High Flying Kites, 1; Sea Side Follies, 4; Scouts, 1- 2; “Almost Eighteen,” 3; “Echo, 4; Play Festival, 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; “Cardinal Staff, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny, 4. VIRGINIA REUKAUF — Gin “My importance is too great to be bothered with. Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Glee Club, 1-2-3- 4; Chorus and Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2- 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; Vic- tory Corps, 3-4; “On Our Way, 1; “Lucky Lucy, 2; “Almost Eighteen, 3; “Thanks Awfully, 4; Echo, 4; Play Festival, 2-4; Superior Rating Dis- trict Declamation, 1; Asst. Editor, “Cardinal, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Office Helper, 4; “Don ' t Take My Penny, 4. LEONA ROWE “If ere she knew an evil thought, She spoke no evil word. Senior Girls’ Speech Program — “Never Trust a Man, 4; .Junior High Speech Program. 1; Victory Corps, 3-4; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4. DOROTHY SCHMIDT — Dot “God bless the boys, I love ’em all. Glee Club and Chorus, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 1- 2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Cheer Leader, 4; Twirling Team, 2-3-4; “Thanks Awfully, 2; “Almost Eight- een, 3; Speech Program, 2; Victory Corps, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; First-Aid, 3; “On Our Way, 1; “Don ' t Take My Penny, 4. GLADYS SCHMIDT “She cares not a pin. What they said, or may say. Chorus and Choral Festival, 3-4; Glee Club, 2-3- 4; Accompanist, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; Basketball, 2- 3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; “Thanks Awfully, 4; “Liberty and Union, 1; “On Our Way, 1; Speech Festival, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny, 4. KEITH SEHNERT — Kip “He would stop St. Peter’s roll call to ask a question. Football, 1 -2-3-4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1- 2- 3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1 -2-3-4; Glee Club, I -2-3-4 ; Chorus, 3-4; V-5 U. S. N. R., 4; Honor Ath- lete, 4; “Almost Eighteen, 3; “Liberty and Union,” 1; Junior Asst. Scoutmaster, 3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Editor, “Cardinal, 4; Student Council, 3-4; Secre- tary-Treasurer. 3; Vice-President, 4; “Sea Side Fol- lies, 4; Eagle Scout, 2; Dist. Music Contest, 1; War Stamp Sales, 4: Rythvm Kings, 2-3; Keystone So- ciety, 4; “Don ' t Take My Penny, 4. SHIRLEY SHARP — Sharpie “Studies are not her only worry — ” Glee Club, 2-3-4; Chorus and Choral Festival, 3- 4; Class Treasurer, 1; “Thanks Awfully, 4; G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Brownie Scout Leader, 3; Asst. Editor, “Cardinal, 4; Pep Squad, 3- 4; “Liberty and Union and “On Our Way, 1; First-Aid, 3; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4; Office Helper, 3; Annual Staff, 4; Keystone Society, 4; “Don’t Take My Penny, 4. ESTHER SPEIDEL “Quietly she winds her way, doing kindness every day. Glee Club, ] -2-3-4; Pep Squad, 3-4; “Thanks Aw- fully, 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; First- Aid, 3; Junior Red Cross, 3-4; Cardinal Staff, 4. LOUISE STRAND— Blondie “How pretty her blushing was, and how she blushed again. Glee Club, 2-3-4; Chorus and Choral Festival, 3-4; Pep Squad, 3-4; Victory Corps, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3-4; “Never Trust a Man, 4; “Almost Eighteen, 3; “Liberty and Union and “On Our Way, 1. ROSE TUCHSCHE R — Ros i e “Little — but oh my! Band, 1-2-3-4; Band Festival, 3-4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; Pep Squad, 4; Victory Corps, 3; First Aid, 3; Junior Red Cross, 2-3-4. PAGE 10 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 BOY SCOUTS Top Row — Monty B., Neil 5., Bob D., Warren M., Malcolm G., Wayne M., Keith S., Duane M., Gordon W., Barton S. Third Row — Danny S. Roland V., Charles A., Charles A., Darwin W., Freddie R., Larry S., Harold A ., Kenneth M. Second Row — Floyd M., Gerald N., Ramon R., Pat M., Bob A. Victor S., Robert L., Norman C., Maurice H. Front Row — Palmer R., Harris V., E. C. Ingvalson, C. W. Seivert, Lawrence K., Jay Z., Marvin G. Scouting The year 1943-44 will go down in Ellendale scout history as a banner year. Thirty-nine scouts are registered with the troop, morale has been high and interest and advancement has been excellent. More than ever before older boys in the senior high school have remained in the troop. Some of these boys have been rather inactive but they have always maintained a “service relationship” to the troop — willing to help when needed. Scoutmaster C. W. Seivert has given active ana devoted leadership assisted by E. C. Ingvalson, who has had special charge of the advancement program and records. Also responsible for making the troop “tick” are two student leaders, Keith Sehnert and Kenneth Muske, serving as Junior Assistant Scout- master and Senior Patrol Leader respectively. The latter was awarded the attendance pin for 1943. In December an air scout patrol was formed among the scouts in senior high school. Most of the members have attained the rank of “Appren- tice” and some will reach the rank of “Observer” before the end of the school year. There are three eagle scouts in the troop: Bob Dillingham, Keith Sehnert, Neil Smith. FRANCES TUCHSCHER — Fannie “Calmly and peacefully she treads life ' s way.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Band, 1-2-3-4; Band Festival, 3-4; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4; First-Aid, 3; Pep Squad, 4; Victory Corps, 3-4; Red Cross, 2-3-4. ESTHER WEST — Emily “Camouflage, though right in its place, Was not meant for a lady’s face.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 3; Victory Corps, 3-4; G. A. A., 2-3; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; “Thanks Awfully,” 4; First-Aid, 3. DRAMATICS AND SPEECH (From pane 5) PLAY FESTIVAL Ellendale High presented “Echo” by Robert Kas- per in the Dickey-LaMoure one-act play festival at Edgeley, March 24. The cast included: Henry Ross . ...Bill Randall David Ross .. ...Bob Coleman Lillian Ross Virginia Reukauf Mary Ross Judith Gessner -X- -X- SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Don’t Take My Penny!” by Anne Coulter Mar- tens was the immortal comedy presented by the PAGE 11 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 seniors on May 18. The following cast provided an evening of rollicking entertainment: Sally, a maid with a purpc-se Dorothy Schmidt Norman Poiter, a publicity man ....Ernest King Penny, a pretty little miss Virginia Reukauf Caleb, her absorbed father Billy Randall Mark, her farm-minded brother Keith Sehnert Mavis, her attractive sister -Judith Gessner Lydia, her busy mother - Gladys Schmidt Joanna, her loyal girl friend Marion Durheim Kerry, her resourceful boy friend Orrin Morrow Greg, his pal with ideas ----- Francis Gibson Monsieur Henri, a French designer .Bob Coleman Elsie, a pretty young model Phyllis Christensen Claire, a pretty young model Ellen Davis Lucille, a pretty young model Shirley Neer Red, a delivery boy - Kenneth Muske Harrison Day, a young author Arthur Cook PAGE 12 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 1944 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017