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

Text from Pages 1 - 17 of the 1945 volume:

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Huber Lorna Jane Jenkins Leonard Krause Betty M. Mallon Duane John Mattheis Vendela Vee Murray Jacques Duane Roland Lorraine Jane Sand Harvey Ross Senecal Neil St. Clair Smith Lillian I. Trautmann Shirley Joyce Voegeli Gordon B. Walleen Shirley E. Wanttie Mildred Weitala Delia Faye Whelan Edgar K. Widmer Verna Myrtle Youley Eleanor L. Zinter Merton N. Zinter PROGRAM Processional Miss Martha Buck Presentation of Colors Scouts of Troop 32 Invocation Reverend Robert H. Strutz Pastor, Ellendale Evangelical Church Selection Girls’ Chorus Miss Martha Buck, Director Calm as the Night Bohm Address— “Today For Tomorrow” ' - Mr. C. A. Sevrinson Dean of Men, North Dakota Agricultural College Fargo, North Dakota Selections Mixed Chorus Miss Martha Buck, Director Open Our Eyes MacFarlane As Torrents in Summer Elgar Presentation of Class Miss Mina C. Onsrud Principal, Ellendale High School Conferring of Diplomas Mr. A. R. Amphlett President, Board of Education America. All Recessional. Miss Martha Buck ★ GOLD STAR GRADUATES ★ Lt. Carroll Johnson, ' 34 - Lt. Harold Bergman, ' 39 - Sgt. Richard Dunphy, ' 31 E. H. S. GRADUATES IN THE ARMED SERVICES AND THE MERCHANT MARINE APRIL, 1945 Jack Aberle Owen Amphlett Dudley Anderson Robert Anderson Robert Bauer Francis Bauer Albert Bauder Ivan Benderwald Boyd Blumer John Blumer Lloyd Bjornstad Otto Bollinger Gaylord Boom Leslie Bowman Charles Boyle Warren Burnett Gwendolyn Bymers Forrest Bunker James Carpenter Donald Cassels Margaret Chesebro Robert Christiason Robert Coleman Maxine Collett John D. Crabtree George Dawes ilene Dawes Max Dickey John Dunphy Clifford DuRand Rolla DuRand Helen Dawes Verrill Fischer Vernard Fitzgerald Russell Fleming Gordon Graham Benjamin Graham Francis Gibson Orville Gehring Everett Griffin Ralph Griffin Edward Gorman Raymond Gorman Florence Grenz Charles Haas Roland Hagen Lowell Hamar Milton Harm Charles Hatcher Vern Heckelsmiller Donald Heine Russell Heine Clinton Hess Howard Hill James Holsinger Douglas Houghton Leo Houghton Kenneth Isaak Wanda Johnson Ernest King Marie Kirschner Eddie Kuch Melvin Kuch Irvin Layer Vernon MacDonald Robert Maercklein Robert Mallon Evert Maunu Alvin Marvick Phyllis McCoy Malcolm McDonald Robert McMillan Frank McShane Wilfred McShane James Meachen Ralph Merkel Roy Merkel James Miles Willard Miller Olin Minton Orrin Morrow Francis Murray Erwin Mueller Kenneth Muske Melvin Nelson Clarence Neumann Raymond Neumann Harold Nishek Hubert Ojala Maynard Oliason Horace Pehl Laverne Penn William Randall George Radtke Richard Ratzlaff Donald Rekow Ernest Robertson Jacques Roland aHrold Rowe Alvin Sand Carl Sand Clifford Schmierer Elmer Schmierer George Schneider John Schook Keith Sehnert Harvey Senecal Alvin Shasky Owen Sizer Neil Smith Alois Smutney Martin Steinwand Lloyd E. Strand Victor Strand Harold Stucker Elliott Thomas Howard Townsend Walter Vomhof Kenneth Wahl Scott Walker Norris Wanaka Harlon Wanaka Carl Webster Luverne Wedell Kermit Wenkstern Nona Wentzel John Wheelihan Edgar Widmer Harry Witte Delvin Zinter Merton Zinter 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 The Microphone Published under the direction of the officers of the Senior Class MAY 1945 John B. Blumer President Thomas M. Brouillard Vice-President Betty M. Mallom Secretary-Treasurer E. C. Ingvalson Advisor For the eleventh 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 a medium of recounting and preserving many of the happy and meaningful events with their school life is crowded. Faculty E. C. Ingvalson : Superintendent — Science Mina C. Onsrud Principal — English, Dramatics Martha Buck Social Science, Latin, Music Mary F. Strand Mathematics, Bookkeeping Margaret Roney English, Biology, Domestic Art John H. Oxton Jr. H. S. Principal- Gen. Science, Ph. Education S. D. Slemmons Athletic Coach Board of Education A. R. Amphlett President W. M. Anderson Clerk F. W. Blumer, Gladys C. Vick, Katherine Goddard, F. E. Randall o Graduation Exercises Wednesday, May 30—8:15 P. M. Presentation of Colors Scouts, Troop 32 Invocation Selection, “Calm as the Night” Girls’ Glee Club Miss Martha Buck, Director Address - C. E - Sevrinson Dean of Men, North Dakota State College “Open Our Eyes” (MacFarlane) Mixed Chorus “As Torrents in Summer” (Elgar) Mixed Chorus Presentation of Class Mina C. Onsrud Conferring of Diplomas A. R. Amphlett “America” AH • o “Dynamite Dan’’— Carnival Play On November 17, at 7:30 and 8 o’clock in the high school assembly the Juniors gave two performances of the one-act comedy, “Dynamite Dan.” It’s a dangerous and hilarious business when a girl pretends someone else is in love with her, when her boy friend is good, even-tempered Dan ! He ex- plodes — and wow! Here’s the cast: Betty Neil, a high school student Delores Green June Neil, her young sister Rosemary Davis Dan Collins, quiet and even-tempered Malcolm Goddard Mary Collins, Betty’s school chum. ...Christine Nelson Lee Austin, an aggressive senior Barton Slemmons Mrs. Neil, mother of Betty and June.Myrna Wallace Mr. Smith, a business executive Wayne Merrick MARY F. STRAND Dedication To one of the most unselfish and tireless teachers in high school, Mrs. Strand, we dedicate this year ' s Microphone, in sincere appreciation of her kind and patient service to us. o In Retrospect The members of the Class of 1945 have reached that climax of twelve years in school — Commence- ment. As we look back it does not seem that we have been that long in getting to this point; rather, it seems only yesterday that we were all strangers. Today we are old friends. We have gone far to- gether; we have lived and we have learned. Soon, our days together will be through. The school dances, Oakes ' games, prom and banquet will be over but never forgotten. Each of these shall be cherished memories that we will carry with us for- ever. It is with great regret that we, the Seniors of ' 45, leave our alma mater. We know that each one of us has his duty to fulfill in life and with this thought ever in our minds we separate, probably never to be together again except in our great loyalty — to our school, our country, and to our Creator. — G.B.W. o Baccalaureate Service Sunday, May 27—8:15 P. M. Processional Miss Buck, Janice Rime Hymn, “The Lord is My Shepherd All Scripture Reading and Prayer “Joy of Heaven (Beethoven) Mixed Chorus “For All Who Watch (Dickinson) Mixed Chorus Sermon Bev. John Kern Pastor, Church of the Nazarene Hymn, “Faith of Our Fathers All “Now the Day is Over Mixed Chorus Recessional - Miss Buck PAGE 2 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 CIoal oi ms Top Row: L. Houghton, O. Gehring, E. Widmer, S. Ho. ' singer, M. Zinter, M. Weitala, J. Roland, N. Smith, H. Senecal, S. Wanttie, J. Blumer, L. Sand, R. Dillingham, D. Mattheis. Middle: V. Harm, E. Zmter L Benderwald, T. Brouillard, G. Walleen, L. Krause, S. Voegeli, D. Whelan, B. Mallon. Front: L. Jenk ' ns, V. Huber, D. Hokana, L. Trautmann, A. Brandenburger, N. Hermansen, V. Youley, V. Mur- ray, B. Bowman, N. Hokana, E. Fleming. Senior Sketches Lillian Benderwald — “Bendy” “Sometimes glad, sometimes sad, sometimes mis- chievous, but never bad.” Glee Club, 1-3-4; Twirling, 1-3-4; Pep Squad, 1- 3-4; Cheer Leader, 4; “Lucky Girl, 4; Speech Pro- gram, 4; Fashion Editor, 4; Class Secretary, 1; Oom- pah Queen, 4. John Blumer — “Dad” “A ready philosopher, early and late; If a line were crooked, he’d argue it straight.” Football, 1 -2-3-4 ; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 3-4; Class President, 2-4; Chorus, 1-3-4; Choral Festival, 3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Student Council President, 2-3-4; Scout (Life), 1-2-3-4; Honor Ath- lete, 4; Rhythm Kings, 1-2-3; Keystone Society, 3; U.S. Navy, 4. Bonnie Bowman — “Cap” “Talk when you can get anyone to listen.” Student Coach, Basketball, 2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2- 3-4; Victory Corps, 2; “Anne Rutledge”, 4; Girls ' Speech Program, 4. Alice Brandenburger — “Allie” “A friendly heart and a kindly disposition.” Basketball, 1-2; Victory Corps, 3; Junior Red Cross, 3-4. Monty Brouillard — “Brill” “Gee! I wish I had a girl.” Glee Club, Chorus and Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Football, l -2-3-4— Honorary Captain, 4; Scout (Life), 1-2-3-4; Basket- ball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 3; Class Vice-President, 4; Sports Editor, 4; Carnival Follies, 3-4; Keystone So- ciety, 4. Bob Dillingham — “Billy” “Shux, I must have forgotten.” Football, 1 -2-3-4 ; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; Track, 1-2- 3-4; All Sub-district Team, 2-3-4; All-Conference and All-District Teams, 4; Scout (Eagle), 1-2-3-4; Class Reporter, 2-4; Cardinal Staff, 4; Glee Club, 1-2-3; “Lucky Girl”, 4; Keystone Society, 4. Edna Fleming — “Eddie” “Everyone likes her, they can ' t help it.” Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Victory Corps, 2-3; Basket- ball, 2; Senior Girls ' Speech Program, 4. Orville Gehring — “Orv” “Thinking is but an idle waste of thought.” Band, 1, Football, 3-4; Victory Corps, 2-3; U. S. Army, 4. Nairn D. Hermansen — “I may be small, but so was Napoleon.” “Victory Corps”, 2-3; “Pink Roses for Christmas.” Delores Hokana — “Dodo” “Here is a quiet girl — at times.” Glee Club, 1-3-4; Chorus, 1-3-4; Basketball, 1-2- 3-4; “Junior Come for Dinner”, 1; “Lucky Girl”, 4; Speech Program, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3; Pep Squad, 1-2-3-4; Class Vice-President, 3; 4-H Club, 1-2-3-4. Norma Hokana — “The girls ' gym my kingdom is.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus, 2-3; Class Secretary, 3; Pep Squad, 4; Speech Program, 4; President Literary PAGE 3 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 (fumoA, QIoaa. Top Row: V. Shimmin, Wr. Merrick, D. Porter, R. Berntson, Wy. Merrick, A. Young, V. Zinter, O. Bars- ten. Third Row: C. Speidel, L. Kupfer, G. Hill, A. Bartels, M. Goddard, B. Slemmons, R. Senecal, A. Provost. Second Row: I. Kuch, S. McGannon, R. Davis, L. Wanttie, I. Bobbe, A. Lawson, D. Kosel, A. Strand, B. Imboden. Front Row: B. Bowman, G. Schmitt, E. Gebhardt, B. Kelly, M. Wedell, M. Wallace, C. Nelson, M. Brandenburger, D. Green, Miss Onsrud, Adviser. Society, 3; “Bernadeen the Pig”, 2; “Paul Loses the Rationing”, 3. Shirley Holsinger — “I giggle, giggle, as I go.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus and Choral Festival. 2- 3-4; Band and Band Festival,, 1-2-3; Speech Pro- gram, 4; Stamp Sales, 4; “Almost Summer”, 3; “Pink Roses for Christmas”, 4; “Lucky Girl”, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3. Leo Houghton— “C.P.O” “Work! Where have I heard that before?” Football, 1-3-4; Basketball, 1; Track, 1-2 -3-4; Scout, 1-2; Victory Corps, 2-3; “Pink Roses for Christmas”, 4; “Lucky Girl”, 4; U. S. Navy, 4. Vivian Huber — “Viv” “My Importance is too great to be bothered with.” Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 1-2- 3- 4; Scout, 1-2-3-4; Speech Program, 4; “Almost Summer”, 3; Asst. Editor and Editor-in-Chief, 4; Jun- ior Red Cross Chairman, 4; Stamp Sales, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3; Office Helper, 3-4; Student Council, 2- 3-4; “Lucky Girl”, 4; Keystone Society, 4. Lorna Jenkins — “Punk” “But still her tongue ran on.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Speech Pro- gram, 4; Victory Corps, 2; Office Helper, 4. Leonard Krause — “Kraus” “Oh, why should life all labor be.” Football, 2-3-4; Track, 2-3-4; Victory Corps, 2; Boxing, 2; Reporter, Ashley Ace, 3; Business Man- ager Class Play, 3; Lettermen’s Club (Ashley), 3. Betty Mallon — “Bumps” “I’m satisfied because Pm me.” Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Speech Program, 4; Cardinal Senior Reporter and Asst. Editor, 4; Victory Corps, 2; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 3-4; Office Helper, 3. Duane Mattheis — “Dewey” “Good natured, naturally smart, and easily persuaded.” Scout (Life), 1 -2-3-4 ; Basketball, 3-4; Football, 4; Glee Club, 4; Feature Editor, 4; Mixed Chorus, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3; Student Council, 4; “Lucky Girl”, 4: keystone Society, 4. Vendela Murray — “Quietly she wends her way, doing kindness every day.” Victory Corps, 2-3; Speech Program, 4; Speech Festival, 4; Cardinal Typist, 4; Office Helper, 4. Jacques Roland — “Jake” “I may do something startling yet.” Glee Club and Chorus, 2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-3; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3; Basketball, 1-2; Foot- ball, 3-4; Scout, 1-2; Rhythm Kings, 2-3; U. S. Navy, 4; “Almost Summer”, 3. Lorraine Sand — “Larry” “To make friends, be one.” Girls Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Choral Festival, 2-4; Speech Program, 4; Pep Squad, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3. Harvey Senecal — “Reverend” “The spark of genius burns everlastingly.” Basketball, 2-3; Track, 2-3; Glee Club and Chorus, 2-3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3; Scout (Star), 1-2-3-4; Keystone Society, 3. Neil Smith — “Smitty” “A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Glee Club, Chorus and Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Band and Band Festival, 1-2-3; Scout (Eagle), 1-2 (Please turn to page 11) PAGE 4 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 SophomohsL QLaMu Top Row: W. Bauder, P. Michaelis, R. Rime, D. Thorpe, B. Lematta, N. Christensen, R. Adams, R. Peter- son, V. Steinwand. Middle Row: Miss Buck, Adviser, G. Nelson, M. Bauder, D. Mattheis, C. Fleming, J. Lees, P. McShane, S. Tuchscher. Front Row: K. Lynde, B. Schook, D. Roundy, B. Muske, M. Huber, S. Pett, D. Fradet, G. Jenkins, I. Shimmin. Dramatics and Speech Senior Girls Speech Program The Senior Girls 7 speech program was held on Thursday, October 1, at 8 p. m., in the high school auditorium, under the direction of Miss Mina Onsrud. The following program was given: Presentation of the colors Girl Scouts Pledge of Allegiance and America All Interpretation of Children ' s Poems Norma Hokana The Land Where Hate Should Die (Dennis McCarthy) Lillian Trautmann Exodus 20-17 Edna Fleming Selections . Girls ' Glee Club Humorous Reading, The Mustard Plaster Vivian Huber Short Comedy, One Word Alone (Pearl S. McCoy) He — Lorna Jenkins - She — Lillian Benderwald Oration, The Art of Optimism (William De Witte Hyde) Betty Mallon Verse Reading: A Farewell (Charles Kingsley); A Child ' s Prayer (John Bannister Tabb); The Face (Anthony Euwer); The Voice of God (Louis I. Newman); A Wise Old Owl (Edward Harsey Richards); An American Proverb , Ruth 1:6-17 Vendella Murray Ballad of the Oysterman (Oliver Wendell Homes). .... Lorna Jenkins Choral Reading: Captain, My Captain (Walt Whitman); Bugle Song (Alfred Tennyson); Kath- leen Mauvoureen (Mrs. Julia Crawford) — Light Voices: Delores Green, Verna Youley, Shirley Holsinger, Delia Whelan, Ruth Senecal, Mildred Weitala, Christine Nelson, llene Bobbe. Dark Voices: Bonnie Bowman, Bethel Harm, Lillian Benderwald, Delores Hokana, Shirley Wanttie, El- eanor Zinter, Arlene Provost. Star Spangled Banner and Retirement of Colors All PAGE 5 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 (fho iaJL WjuaLl Annual Christmas Program A number of Christmas carols were used, but there were also special numbers by both high school and grade choral groups, and a brass trio introduced the processional. Miss Martha Buck was in general charge of the program and directed the high school chorus. Miss Helen Sloane was in charge of the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade chorus, and Miss Emma Mannie of the 3rd and 4th grades. Miss Josephine Lee and Miss Viola Syvertson were in charge of staging and decorations. With the high school mixed chorus serving as a nucleus, the entire group numbered over 200 voices and included children from the 3rd to the 12th grades. Serving as accompanists were Miss Helen Sloane and Janice Rime. In some numbers both piano and reed organ were used. The pro- gram: Chime Prelude .Miss Buck O Come All Ye Faithful Brass Trio and Chorus Silent Night All Choral The annual Dickey-LaMoure Choral Festival was held in Ellendale, May 11. Mr. Hywell C. Roland, for the thirteenth consecutive year, direct- ed the joint choruses from Edgeley, Oakes, La- Moure, and Ellendale. The following program was presented: Joy of Heaven Beethoven Open Our Eyes MacFarlene For All Who Watch Dickenson As Torrents in Summer Elgar Mixed Chorus The Christmas Story Group of H. S. Girls Praise the Lord. Chorale H. S. Girls 7 Chorus Away in a Manger,- It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 3rd and 4th Grades All That Wondrous Christmas Night I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In Gloria in Excelsis Deo O Little Town of Bethlehem All ' Yuletide Night: March of the Kings ....Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Grades Lo, How a Rose E 7 er Blooming Today There is Ringing No Candle is There and No Fire (Solo, Shirley Voegeli) High School Chorus Hear the Bells on Christmas Day Angels from the Realms of Glory Rejoice and Be Merry High School Chorus O, Come All Ye Faithful Recessional Festival Lift Thine Eyes Mendelssohn Calm As the Night Bohm Girls 7 Chorus The Navy Hymn Waring Arrangement Winter Song Bullard Boys 7 Chorus Nocturne Fibich When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Ball Oh Peddler Tell Me Krone Now The Day is Over ...Barnby Mixed Chorus PAGE 6 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Qlub Tflrnib iAhip GIRLS BOYS SENIORS SOPHOMORES SENIORS SOPHOMORES Bethel Harm Catherine Fleming Jack Roland Robert Adams Delores Hokana Jeannine Holsinger Merton Zinter Merlyn Bauder Norma Hokana Marion Huber John Blumer Norman Christensen Lorna Jenkins Gloy Jenkins Monty Brouiliard Benny Lematta Lorraine Sand Janet Lees Bob Dillingham Ramon Rime Adele Voegeli Kathryn Lynde Duane Mattheis Sebastian Tushcher Shirley Voegeli Della Mattheis Harvey Senical FRESHMEN Shirley Holsinger Betty Jane Muske Neil Smith Keith Pierce Lillian Benderwald Shirley Pett Gordon Walleen Darwin Whelan Mildred Weitala Dolores Roundy JUNIORS Harold Aberle Delia Whelan Barbara Schook Royal Bernston Robert Lematta JUNIORS FRESHMEN Malcolm Goddard Wilton Barsten Billie Bowman Beverly Kern Gerald Hill Melvin Wanttie Rosemary Davis Helen Bichtner Wayne Merrick Iver Nelson Delores Green LaJune Gebhardt Don Porter Charles Anderson Dorothy Kosel Iona Kuch Anne Lawson Gladys Schmitt Ruth Senecal Anne Strand Lorraine Wanttie Christine Nelson Jacqueline Holsinger Lois Griffin Geannine Pahl Joan Meyer Ardys Johnson Frances McShane Lily Mayer Diane Hess Janice Slocum Betty Heipler Barton Slemmons Danny Schneck Ellis Nell (Band As only a dozen members returned this year. Presentation of Colors Boy Scouts the Senior Band remained on an inactive status. America Panella However, Mr. E. W. Ackert has been working Salutation - March Seitz dilig ently with a group consisting of Junior High America „ Youtf) 0yerture P9ttee and Grade pupils. Because most of these young Organ Echoes - Reverie Hayes enthusiasts are only beginners they have made i|. March of the Champions Huffer no public appearances. K Skater ' s Waltz Arr. Chenette The remaining members of last year ' s Senior Intermission Band met for practices during April and then at- Officer of the Day Hall tended the annual Dickey-LaMoure Band Festival American Patrol - Overture Meacham which was held at Oakes. The Edgeley, Oakes, Evening Idyl Weber LaMoure, and Ellendale Bands participated. Mr. Donkey Serenade Friml J. A. Holvik, of Concordia College, served as Olymphia - Overture :Zamecnik guest conductor. The following program was Star Spangled Banner Arr. Panella presented: Retirement of Colors Boy Scouts PAGE 7 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 dihlxiicA, J ' OotbalL The Ellendale High School Cardinals enjoyed the first undefeated, untied football season in the school ' s history since the fall of 1938. As a re- sult of this unblemished season, the Cards have been awarded the conference championship and are to receive gold footballs as a reward for their excellent exploits on the gridiron. The miniature gold footballs are to be the gifts of various civic clubs of Ellendale. Employing the tricky T-formation, Coach Slem- mons ' charges rolled over their five opponents, compiling a total of 121 points to the opposition ' s 14. The Redbirds were never behind for a mo- ment in a single engagement. The Cardinal ' s major offensive weapon was their sparkling passing attack, which netted the Cards many decisive touchdowns throughout the season. The passing combination of Quarterback Monty Brouillard to either of the lanky ends, Wayne Merrick or Bob Dillingham, or else to the shifty halfback, Gordon Walleen, was unequaled in the conference. However, the powerful run- ning attack, led by Warren Merrick, Neil Smith and Barton Slemmons, is worthy of much recog- nition. A comparatively light but highly efficient line, headed by such stalwarts as John Blumer, Leonard Krause, Duane Mattheis, Benny Lematta and Nor- man Christensen, consistently opened gaps for the backs and checked the opponents ' offensive at- tempts. At the annual football banquet in charge of the mothers of the squad, 19 letters were issued. Senior lettermen winding up a glorious high school football career were Monty Brouillard, John Blu- mer, Neil Smith, Duane Mattheis, Jack Roland, Orville Gehring, Gordon Walleen, Leo Houghton, Bob Dillingham and Leonard Krause, a new stu- dent hailing from Ashley. Junior lettermen named were Barton Slemmons, Wayne and Warren Mer- rick and Jerry Hill. Sophomores designated as lettermen were Norman Christensen, Benny Lemat- ta, Ramon Rime and Victor Steinwand. Freshman Darwin Whelan also received a letter, as did our efficient student manager, Malcolm Goddard. Monty Brouillard was elected captain by the entire squad and John Blumer was chosen as honorary athlete by the lettermen. The scores in the order in which the games were played: Ellendale 7 Edgley 0 Ellendale 53 LaMoure 0 Ellendale 19 Enderlin 0 Ellendale 18 Oakes 7 Ellendale 24 Lisbon .7 PAGE 8 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 (Bct ksdbalL The 1944-45 Ellendale High School basketball aggre- gation boasts an unprecedented record in Cardinal history. After taking a clean sweep of the Southeastern Confer- ence race with a perfect standing of ten wins and no losses, the high-flying Cardinals went on to capture the class B championship at Minot. Playing a total of 27 games the Cardinals came through the season with but one loss. The Ashley Aces defeated the Cards in a pre-season game, 34-30, but the Redbirds came back strong in a mid-season game and dealt the Aces a 47-24 set-back. Other highlights of the season included the 34-30 defeat handed to the Jamestown Bluejays and the two victories over the strong St. Catherine ' s quint from Valiey City, unanimously picked by the Redbirds as their toughest opposition. Early season favorites to represent Region 3 in the state tourney, Ellendale came through with flying colors. The long trail to Minot started in the sub-district at Edge- ley. Here the Cardinals trounced St. John ' s Academy of Jamestown in the opener, 49-28. In the semi-final round the Oakes Tornadoes threw a scare into the high-geared Redbirds, but the Tornadoes were subdued, 37-28. In the district tourney Ellendale rode to an easy 55-23 victory over Lisbon and eked out a slim 33-30 win over St. Catherine ' s in the Card ' s toughest game of the season. The following week found the Redbirds journeying to Carrington for the regional play-off, where they handed Cooperstown a 43-33 set-back and gained the right to enter the state tournament at Minot the following week. Now for the first time in history an Ellendale team was qualified for the state tournament. In their opening game, playing mediocre ball, the Cards beat Hettinger 40-23. Playing much better ball in the semi-final round, the Redbirds built up an early lead over Hannah, but barely held it until the final gun went off with the score 42-40 for Ellendale. The championship issue between the Elbowwoods Indian School and the Redbirds was never in doubt, as the Cardinals pulled to an early 12-5 first period lead, extended it to 24-15 at the half, 33-19 at the third quarter mark, and for a final score of 44-30. Members of the team and Coach Siemmons were pre- sented with miniature gold basketballs by the State High School League. Upon arriving home they were accorded a rousing welcome by the townspeople. A banquet in their honor was sponsored jointly by the Ellendale Com- munity Club and the Advertising Association at the little gym at the high school. Later they shared honors with the state champion Monango girls ' team and with the Fingal, Class C team at a banquet at N. I. Lettermen designated by Coach Siemmons were John Blumer, Duane Mattheis, Monty Brouillard, Bob Dilling- ham and Gordon Walleen, seniors; Barton Siemmons, Wayne and Warren Merrick, juniors; Norman Christensen and Ramon Rime, sophomores; and Darwin Whelan, fresh- man. Selections for various mythical teams were: All-Conference — B. Dillingham, J. Blumer, B. Siemmons, Wayne and Warren Merrick. Honorable mention — D. Mattheis. Sub-District — J. Blumer, B. Dillingam, M. Brouillard. District — Wayne Merrick, B. Dillingham, J. Blumer. All-State — J. Blumer, Wayne and Warren Merrick. TRACK Due to the exceptionally late basketball season open- ing, track workouts were delayed until the first week in April. However, Coach Siemmons had his thinclads in fairly good shape for the firts meet. Four returning let- termen — Neil Smith, John Blumer, Bob Dillingham, and Wayne Merrick — bolster the squad of 15 members. The schedule: April 27 May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 PAGE 9 Aberdeen Relays — a N-l Invitational Conference Meet, Ellendale -..-District Meet, Jamestown State Meet, Valley City 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 Basketball State Trophy Conference Trophy Football Conference Trophy S£ VN Three In fHJS SEASON ’S SCQpfy ELLEN DALE 30. -OPPONENTS „. 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Lillian Trautmann — “Easy temper, naturally good.” Girls’ Chorus, 1-2; Pep Squad, 4; Speech Pro- gram, 4; Office Helper, 4. Shirley Voegeli — “Snorkey” “Or light, or dark, or short, or small, she sets a trap to snare them all.” Glee Club, Chorus and Choral Festival, 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Twirling, 2-3-4; Cheer Leader, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3; “Almost Summer”, 3; “Lucky Girl”, 4. Gordon Walleen— “Wart” “Much can be done with a Swede if caught young enough.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Chorus and Choral Festival, 2-3-4; Scout (Life), 1-2-3-4; Football, 1-2-3-4; Bas- ketball 1-2-4; Class President, 1-3; Student Coun- cil, 2-3; Cardinal Editor and Feature Editor, 4; “Lucky Girl”, 4; Keystone Society, 4. Shirley Wanttie — “When cupid hits the mark — he generally Mrs. it.” Glee Club, 1-2-3; Chorus and Choral Festival, 2-3; Speech rogram, 4; Office Helper, 4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4. Mildred Weitala — “When it comes to intellect, size means little.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Victory Corps, 2-3; Pep Squad, 2-3; Stamp Sale, 4; Office Helper, 4; Speech Pro- gram, 4; “Spring Will Come”, 1; “The Mistletoe”, 2; “Almost Summer”, 3. Delia Whelan — “Bea” “Red hair is better than black hair — but black hair is nice too.” Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; Pep Squad, 2-3-4; Choral Read- ing, 3-4; Victory Corps, 2-3; “Pink Roses for Christ- mas.” Verna M. Youley — “Learns to do by doing.” Glee Club, 1-2; Pep Squad, 4; Speech Program, 4; Girls’ Basketball, 1-2; Victory Corps, 3. Edgar Widmer — “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” U. S. Navy, 4; Victory Corps, 2-3. Eleanor Zinter — “Zindy” “I believe in education — but I am no bookworm.” Victory Corps, 2-3; Pep Squad, 1-3-4; Glee Club, 1; Class Reporter, 1; Speech Program, 4; “Lucky Girl”, 4. Merton Zinter — “There must be some good hard work in him — none ever came out.” Victory Corps, 2-3; Glee Club, 1-2-3-4; U. Navy, 4. Senior Class Play “Lucky Girl” by Arthur Howard was the comedy presented by the seniors on May 3. The following cast provided the entertainment: Grantland Mitchell, an attractive young man and a lawyer Wayne Merrick Gordon Brown, business type, and married Duane Mattheis Joseph Cantwell, a shoe clerk Gordon Walleen Phillip Brandon, a good-natured, jolly type Warren Merrick Chester Morris, an energetic, good-natured, rather attractive young man Bob Dillingham Uncle Horace Morris, an old man, frail, slight, full of nervous energy John Blumer Ann Mitchell, Grantland’s sister, pleasant, spirit- ed and thoroughly American.. ..Lillian Benderwald Mary, maid, young and pretty Delores Hokana Helen Bryant, pretty - Shirley Voegeli Elizabeth Harrington, given to moods which are honest and sincere Lorna Jenkins Marian Andrews, thoroughly practical and has no interest in love Vivian Huber Mildred Cornish, the lovely and sweet type Mildred Weitala Sally Crothers, energetic, attractive and young Shirley Holsinger Ethel Brown, Gordon Brown’s wife Eleanor Zinter o Play Festival Ellendale High repeated their performance of “Dynamite Dan” by Clark Stevens in the Dickey- LaMoure one-act play festival at Edgeley, March 28. o Assembly Christmas Program The following Christmas program was presented in the senior assembly Friday morning, December 15, at 11 :15 o’clock : “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” Assembly A Christmas Carol (James Russell Lowell) Marion Brandenburger The Story of the Little Fir Tree....Jeannine Holsinger “0 Little Town of Bethlehem” Voice Choir A play, “Pink Roses for Christmas” (Josephine E. Campbell). The cast: John Arnold, genial, elderly man Leo Houghton Lydia, his wife Delia Whelan Janie, his daughter Shirley Holsinger Jim, his son Nairn Hermanson Tillie, the middle-aged hired girl Della Mattheis Reading, “Christmas Present for a Lady” (Myra Kelly) Gloy Jenkins “Silent Night” Assembly o Speech Festival The twelfth annual speech festival was held in Edgeley, March 7. Ellendale High was represented by Vendella Murray, who interpreted poems; Robert Adams, who gave an informal talk, “Telling It To S. America”; and Vernard Shimmin, who gave a humor- ous reading, “Casey At The Bat.” PAGE 11 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017 1945 Ellendale High School Annual - Coleman Museum 2017