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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1961 volume:

THE 1961 MICROPHONE Editor - -- Associate Editor - - - - Junior Editor-- Business Manager- Junior Business Manager Faculty Advisor - • - • • BILL MARTINSON BONNIE VAN DYKE - - DAVE JAMESON - KEN VAN SICKLE • - - - DAVE VICK ' - H. M. CARSON PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF ELLENDALE HIGH SCHOOL ELLENDALE, NORTH DAKOTA 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] DEDICATION j The Senior Class of 1961 wish to express their gratitude to you, Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Welk, for your past years of friendship and guidance. Throughout your years of service to E. H. S. you have promoted the good sportsmanship and leadership which is so important in our lives. In appreciation of this we sincerely dedicate the 1961 Mi¬ crophone to you. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] I LYLE HILL, KL E. Superintendent of Schools HOWARD KITCHEN, B. S, Principal, Algebra, Advanced Algebra H. M CARSON, B. S. MINA C. ONSRUD, B. A. LAROY BOBZIEN, B. S., M. A. Physics, Chemistry, English, German American Problems General Science 7th Arithmetic 7th Social Science 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] JERRY SHELDON, B. S, 7th Science, 8th Science Biology LAWRENCE SCHUSCHKE, B. A. Mechanical Drawing 7th Shop, Wookworking MILDRED SCHOW, B. S., M, A. 8th Grade Arithmetic General Math, Plane Geometry Solid Geometry PATRICIA SEIWERT, B. S. Home Economics 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] HARRIS VOEGELI, B. S. 7th Social Science 8th Social Science Shorthand, Business Law AMBERT BABCOCK. B.«S. 7th English, 8th English 9th English LAURA VIX, B. S. AMY D. LARSON, B. S. Librarian Vocal Music High School An 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] President: Secretary: Vice President: Treasurer: KEN VAN SICKLE WINSTON BELL BILL KRANZLER SANDY NEUMANN Class Motto: TOO LOW THEY BUILD WHO BUILD BENEATH THE STARS. Class Colors: CARDINAL RED AND WHITE Class Flower: ROSE 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] FRANKUN BELL You may be right, Mina C. 0ns- rud, but I see it this way. Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3; Bas¬ ketball 1,2,3,4; Senior Speech Program 4; Cardinal Staff 4, WINSTON BELL Many great men are dying, and I don’t feel well myself. Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Golf 3; Glee Club 1, 2,3; Con¬ cert Choir 2,3; Senior Speech Pro¬ gram 4; Junior Play; Class Officer 2,4. CAROLE BOBZIEN Every lassie has her laddies. Band 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Concert Choir 2,3,4; Junior Play; KELOE Play Fest 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Band Fest 1,2, 3,4; Choral Fest 2, 3,4; Senior Speech Fest; Girls’ Trio 4; Girls’ Sextet 4; Clarinet Quartet 3,4. DENNIS BOLUNGER 99 and 44 100 % Pure Football 2; Track 2; Glee Club 4; Concert Choir 3; Senior Speech Program 4; Intramural 2,3,4; Class Officer 1. GERALDINE BRANDENBURGER Love is the only game not called because of darkness. Senior Speech Program; G. A. A. 3,4. MARY ELLEN BROWN Why gentlemen don’t prefer blondes. Volleyball 2,3,4; Glee Club 2, 3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Girls’ Trio 4; Keystone 4; Cheerleader 4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; Class Officer 3; G.A.A. 3,4; Cardinal Day Queen; Speech Fest 4. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] KAY COLLETT KEKT DUGAN DALE EDWARDS She wants her own way in every¬ thing, and what’s more, she’s have it. Girls’ State Alternate 3; Senior Speech Program; 4-H 1,2, 3; Junior Play; Cardinal Staff 4; Betty Crock¬ er Award 4. Why waste time sleeping at night, when you can do it in Problems class? Football 3,4; Basketball 1,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2, 3,4; Choral Fest 1,2,3,4; State Music Contest 1; Senior Speech Program; Boys’ Octet 4; Intra¬ mural 4. Why should the devil have all the fun? Football 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2, 3,4; Choral Fest 1,2, 3,4; Band Fest 1,2,3,4; Intramural 1,2,3,4; Band Officer 3,4; Music Camp 1,2; Senior Speech Fest; Junior Play; Cardenaires 4; Operetta 3; Fun Fest 1. VERNA FLYNN GERALD FOX JOHN ALLEN GEBHARDT God’s gift to the squirrels. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Choral Fest 3,4; Volleyball 3, 4; Office Helper 2; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; Cardinal Staff 4; G. A. A. 3,4; Fun Fest 1; KELOE Play Fest 4. Look out or I’ll roar I Band 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Senior Speech Program; Intramural 1,2,3, 4; Glee Club 3,4; KELOE Band Fest 2,3, 4. He hasn ' t let a woman pin anything on him since he was a baby. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Boys’ State 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Con¬ cert Choir 1,2,3,4; Choral Fest 1,2, 3,4; Band Fest 1,2,3,4; Coronet Quartet 3,4; Brass Sextet 3,4; Class Officer 1,3; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; State Music Contest 3, 4; Cardinal Staff. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] DIANN GEHRING rm little and I ' m wise, I ' m a ter¬ ror for my size. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Choral Fest 3,4; Office Helper 4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; G. A. A, 3,4; Choral Librarian CAROLYN HAUGEN She studies, but she ' s perfectly normal. Glee Club 2,3,4; Concert Choir 4; Senior Speech Program. DAVID JURY Einstein and I. Football 3; Senior Speech Program. 3,4. RAY KAISER HOWARD KOSEL BILL KRANZLER Here’s a guy who’s staunch and true, who’s always around when there ' s work to do. Boys ' State Alternate 3; Senior Speech Program; Cardinal Staff 4; Intramural 1.2. Don’t you teachers know about the labor laws? Intramural 2; Senior Speech Pro¬ gram. He can ' t get up with the sun because he’s out too late with the daughter. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2, 3,4; Football Mgr. 3,4; Band 1.2,3, 4; Band Off. 3,4; Glee Cl. 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2,3.4; Choral Fest 1.2.3,4; Band Fest 1,2. 3.4; Class Off. 1,2,3,4; Music Camp 3; St. Speech Prog.; Jr. Play; Operetta 3; Keystone 4; Brass Sextet 3,4; Boys’ Octet4; Boys’Sute Alt. 3; Boys ' 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Coun. Off. 1,3. LESTER KRAUSE If I rang the wrong number, why did you answer the phone? Band 1,2,3.4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Concert Choir 2,3,4; Band Fest 1, 2,3,4; Choral Fest 2,3,4; Trombone Quartet 3,4; Operetta 3j Senior Speech Program. DICK LANE The Big Three--Me, Myself and I. ' Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play. JACKIE MAIER To lose what others wish to gain— 2000 pounds to a ton. ” Volleyball 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Office Helper 4; Fun Fest 1; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; G. A. A. 3. BILL MARTINSON My importance is too great to be bothered with I Basketball Manager 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Con¬ cert Choir 1,2,3,4; Choral Fest 2, 3,4; Band Fest 1,2, 3,4; Boys ' State 3; Music Camp 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Boys’ Octet 3,4; Keystone 3,4; Operetta 3; Senior Speech Program; Brass Sextet 4. JOHN MARTINSON He’s a wonderful talker, who has the art of telling you nothing. Football 1, 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Glee Cl. 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1, 2,3,4; Choral Fest. 1.2,3,4; Band Fest 1,2,3,4; Music Camp 2, 3; Boys’ State 3; State Music Contest 3; Play Fest 3; Jr. Play; Cardinal Staff 4; Boys’ Octet 3,4; Brass Sextet 1,2, 3; Keystone 4; Cardenaires 3; M. V. P. DONNA MILLER A good time is just her style, yet she’s a girl that’s quite worthwhile. Volleyball 3; Glee Club 1; Office Helper 2,4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; G. A. A. 3,4. 1961 Dakota] BRAD NELSON A cute guy, the girls all say, but he seldom looks their way, Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Golf 1. 2, 3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3,4; Choral Fest 2, 3,4; Boys Octet 4; Senior Speech Program; Cardinal Staff 4; Play Fes¬ tival 4; Track 1,2; Speech Festival 4; Intramural 3,4. SANDRA NEUMANN A girl of a few thousand words. Volleyball 2,3,4; Girls ' State 3; Keystone 4; Class Officer 3,4; G. A. A. 3,4; Student Council Offi¬ cer 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Speech Program; Cheerleader 1,3,4; Queen Attendant 4; Cardinal Staff. JUDY NICHOLSON I don’t know where I ' m going, but I’m on my way. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Choral Fest 3,4; Queen Attend¬ ant 4; Senior Speech Program; Jun¬ ior Play; Fun Fest 1; G. A. A. 3,4. DARLENE NISHEK Short, cute, and personality to bootl” Office Helper 4; Queen Attendant 4; Senior Speech Program; 4-H 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3,4. DONALD NISHEK Nearly killed by a train of thoughts running through his head. Glee Club 2, 3,4; 4-H 1,2, 3,4; Sen¬ ior Speech Program; Choral Fest 2, 3; Intramural 1,2,3,4. GILBERT OTTERSTETTER Graduated! And they said it could n’t be done! Senior Speech Program. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] A joke is a very serious thing. Band 1.2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 2, 3,4; Choral Fest 2, 3.4; Band Fest 1.2, 3,4; Brass Sextet 3,4; Trombone Quartet 3,4; Music Camp 3; Cardenaires 3,4; Boys’ Octet 3,4; Boys’ Quartet 3,4; Senior Speech Program; Cardinal Staff; Play Fest 3,4; State Music Contest 3,4. I don’t let anything interfere with my education; not even my studies. Football 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 1. 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 1,2,3, 4; Choral Fest 2,3,4; Band Fest 1,2, 3,4; Brass Sextet 3.4; Music Camp 2; Cardenaires 4; Keystone 4; State Music Contest 3,4; Coronet Quartet 3.4. What he wants to get out of school is himself. Football 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; Intra¬ mural 1,2,3,4. DONNA RAE THOMPSON WILUAM DECKER Satan’s little lamb. Shakeq)eare and Dickens—them’s Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir my contemporaries. 3,4; Choral Fest 3,4; Office Helper Senior Speech Program; Junior Play. 4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; G. A. A. 3,4; Band 1. , ' 35 BONNIE VAN DYKE Pretty as a picture--nice frame, too! Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 3,4; Choral Fest 3,4; Accompanist 1,2, 3,4; Music Camp 3; Girls’ Trio 4; Girls’ Sextet 4; Keystone 4; Cheerleader 4; Twirling 2, 3,4; Ma¬ jorette 3,4; Senior Speech Program; Cardinal Staff; Yearbook Staff; KE- LOE Play Fest 4; Junior Play; Grade Twirling Teacher 3,4; Queen Attend- 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakdtif 4. KENNETH VAN SICKLE Our football star who excels in dancing, isn ' t bad either when it comes to romancing I Football 1,2, 3,4; M. V. P. Award 4; Football Captain 4; Senior Speech Program; Yearbook Staff 3,4; Class Officer 2,4; Student Council Officer 4; Boys ' State Alternate 3; Glee Club 1,2; Concert Choir 1,2. RODGER VIX He would rather hug a basketball than any girl he knows. Football 1.2,3,4; Track 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Boys ' State 3; Band 1,2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,4; Con¬ cert Choir 1,2,3,4; Choral Fest 1, 2,3,4; Cardenaires 3,4; Keystone 3, 4; Senior Speech Fest; Junior Play; Class Officer 1; Boys ' Quartet 4. SANDRA VOLZ Oh, you CREEP! Band 1,2; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Con¬ cert Choir 1,2,3,4; Choral Fest 1, 2,3,4; Cardenaires 2,3,4; Queen Attendant 4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; KELOE Play Fest 4; G. A. A. 3,4; Girls ' Sextet 4; Girls’ Trio 3; Operetta 3; Girls ' Quartet 4. CHARLES WAHL MIKE WALLACE THOMAS WOLF was once caught studying, but I lived the disgrace down. Senior Speech Program; Intramural 1,2, 3,4. He had a far away look in his eyes --he was looking at his feet. Track 1,2; Basketball Manager 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Concert Choir 2,3,4; Choral Fest 2,4; Senior Speech Program; Junior Play; Intra¬ mural 1,2,3,4. I agree to disagree. Senior Speech Program; Junior Play. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Seniors gaining an understanding of current problems and values. Senior High phy. ed. class learning the skills of badminton. Senior High Art, offered for the first time this year, brings out the students artistic talents. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Secretary: President: Vice President: Treasurer: DIANE BRANDENBURGER GORDON MOREHEAD JOE VOLZ DIANE SCHIMKE Bonnie Anderson John Blatter Diane Brandenburger Richard Carlson Leon Dahl Norman Darby Donna Delzer Carol Dockter Ervin Dye Betty Fuchs 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Leland Cayman Joyce Ginsbach Gerald Gulke Gary Hardin Mavis Hartman Jim Hausmann Dorthea Hiepler Dave Jameson Pat Jury Linda Krause James Lee Russell Long Lany McClain Bonnie McNeil Ronald Meidinger il ' Marcia Merkel Tom Merkel Melvin Michaelis Gordon Morehead Ruth Mouw i Jim Nelson Richard Nogowski Dorothy Otterstetter Kenny Otterstetter Janice Puhr DuRand Rail Gary Reinke Sharon Robb Kathleen Rodlund Dick Rowe 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Diane Schimke Judie Spitzer Dennis Strand Joe Volz David Vick Jim Wallock Jim Walsh Jim White Rodney Zahn Not pictured: Chester Lane 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] SOPHOMORES 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] sassm ' Ilf SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President: SUSAN CRABTREE Treasurer: FORREST BELL Vice President: EVA MAE WAHL Secretary: MARCIA SIZER Louise Achenbach Fonest Bell Marion Carson Charles Comstock Susan Crabtree Norman Dathe Julia Dunn Barbara Finney Judy Cackle Max Gerling 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Leah Haase Connie Hausmann Richard Heipler John Higgs Patty Hill Adele Husby Ernest Jury Jim Kendall Jim Kullnat Ronnie Markhardt Donald Miller Albert Nishek Melvina Olson Georgia Rasmussen Gene Redlin Lorinda Scheuffle Judy Schock Roy Schuldheisz Marcia Sizer Kathy Smith Andy Thompson Lloyd Trautman Rodney Uecker Eva Mae Wahl Rosemary Waltz Richard Wedell Lucille Woehl Jim Wolff Not pictured: David Eberle 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] To left: Biology students preparing to look at a slide. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Vice President: CHARLES ROWE Secretary: KATHY JURY President: JOHN BOEKELHEIDE Treasurer: SHERYL HOKANA Jean Anderson Elvira Bemhagen Judy Blatter Carol Blatter John Boekelheide Jane Brandenburger Sandra Brandenburger Curtis Burow Donald Carlson Dianna Collett 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Dee Ann Crabtree Patty Dahl Daryl Delzer Joan Finney Tim Fox Bob Fuchs Mary Jane Center Marion Heipler Sheryl Hokana Gary Holmes Suzon Jenner Kathy Jury Peggy Klipfel Lloyd Kolasch Carol Kosel Gary Kuch Carol Kupfer Linda Kendall Dick Lee Jim Maier John Long Jim McQuiston Donald Miller Leland Morlock William Nogowski Richard Olson Jon Oster Kathy Oster Elaine Pahl Karen Pomplun 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Joyce Robb Diane Rodlund Cheryl Roloff Charles Rowe Dennis Schimke Jill Schimke Mary Sizer Delmar Titus Judy Miller Gary White Harvey Wolff Terry Young Not pictured: Glenn Pahl Below: Freshmen receive instruction in English. Below: Freshmen learning about air pressure. 1 1 ti J L J i ( 1 9 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] ACTIVITIES 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] QUEEN MARY ELLEN 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] MARY ELLEN ELECTED HOMECOMING QUEEN Mary Ellen Brown was chosen by the student body to reign over the Cardinal Day festivities on September 23. Instead of the traditional initiation, a program and pep fest was held in the afternoon. That evening Ellendale defeated Edgeley in the football game. The day was climaxed by a patty in the multi-purpose room. The Queen, her attendants, and their escorts after the Grand March at the patty. PRINCESS SANDY 1960 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The annual Junior-Senior Prom was held Saturday, May 21. The banquet, held in the multi-purpose room, started at 6:30. Bill Kranzler of the Class of 61 welcomed the seniors with Bob Marttila respond¬ ing. After the banquet the group went to the gymnasium where they danced until midnight. The theme was ’’Moonglow, ” and music was provided by a combo organized by Malcolm Goddard, 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] ’59- 60 SENIORS PRESENT THE UNGUIDED MISS ’ STANDING: Sharon Uecker, Bob Hattlested, Richard Houghton, Ben Crabtree, Mary Oxenrider. SITTING; Bonnie Vix, Shirley Olson, Bob Marttila, Arlene Puhlmann, Lucy Dathe, Betty Bertsch. In the spring of 1960, the senior class, directed by Mina Onsrud, presented The Unguid¬ ed Miss by William Davidson. The play concerned a beautiful foreign exchange student, Lucia, who was suddenly brought into an American home filled with teenagers. Lucia lived with Madge and Clint Bryce, and their two daughters, Susan and Buzzie. George, Susan ' s boyfriend, was building a jaguar in the Bryces garage. The play was fast mov¬ ing and full of hilarious compli¬ cations. When the play ended, the parents had regained their faith in the American teenager. ABOVE: Susan revives George, who was overcome by car¬ bon monoxide. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] SENIOR SPEECH PROGRAM PANEL DISCUSSION GROUP - STANDING: John Martinson, Rodger Vix, Brad Nelson, Dale Edwards, Instruc¬ tor Mina C. Onsrud, Frank Bell, Rick Rime, Dick Lane, Ken Van Sickle, Ray Kaiser. SEATED: Kent Dugan, Jim Rodlund, John Redlin, Moderator Winston Bell, Lester Krause, John Gebhardt, Bill Kranzler. CHORAL READING GROUP: Ray Kaiser, Donald Nishek, Thomas Wolfe, Gerald Fox, Dave Jury, Dennis Bollinger, Howard Kosel, Charles Wahl, Mike Wallace, Gilbert Otterstetter, Bill Uecker. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ell endale North Dakota] GAVE PRACTICE IN SPEAKING ONE-ACT PLAY CAST: Judy Nicholson, Verna Flynn, student-director Sandy Neumann, Diann Gehring, Geraldine Brandenburger, Darlene Nishek, Donna Mae Miller, Kay Collett, Jackie Maier. RECITATION GROUP: Bonnie Van Dyke, Carole Bobzien, Mary Ellen Brown, Carolyn Haugen, Sandra Volz, Donna Rae Thompson. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] J JUNIOR CLASS PRESENTS “SPRING NIGHT” CAST: Bonnie McNeil, Jim Lee, Dorothy Otterstetter, Joe Volz, Carol Dockter, Jim Walsh, Janice Puhr, Leon Dahl, Mavis Hartman, Jim White, Joyce Ginsbach, Miss Onsrud, Gordon Morehead, Diane Schimke, Richard Nogowski, John Blatter, Bonnie Anderson, Pat Jury, Judy Spitzer, Jim Nelson, Diane Brandenburger. The junior class presented their annual play, Spring Night, a comedy in three acts by Anne Coulter Martens, on Tuesday evening, November 22, in the high school auditorium. The plot revolved around Nancy Hollister, played by Joyce Ginsbach, and Stephen Karaladis, played by Gordon Morehead. Both are high school stu¬ dents. Nancy is the most popular girl in school and is elected prom queen. Stephen does janitor work to pay his way and spends his spare time playing the piano. He has hopes of becoming a concert artist. Bruce, the most popular boy in school, dates Nancy, but now she is interested in Stephen. The girls in school rid icule Stephen because he doesn’t have good clothes and must do janitor work. In the end Stephen won Nancy, in spite of the taunts of their classmates. Stephen (Gordon) and Nancy (Joyce) during one of their frequent meetings in the music room. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 46 IN CONCERT CHOIR CONCERT CHIOR MEMBERS - ROW 1: Marcia Merkel, Diane Schimke, Joyce Ginsbach, Kathy Oster, Dianna Collett, Joan Finney, Patty Dahl, Barb Finney, DeeAnn Crabtree, Diann Gehring. ROW 2: Verna Flynn, Donna Rae Thompson, Beano Olson, Marion Carson, Carole Bobzien, Bonnie Van Dyke, Adele Husby, Judy Miller, Carolyn Haugen. ROW 3: Linda Krause, Jan Puhr, Dorothy Heipler. Judy Nicholson, Lorinda Scheuffele, Mary Ellen Brown, Sandra Volz, Sheryl Hokana. ROW 4; Jim Kendall. Joe Volz, John Gebhardt, Bill Kranzler, Louise Achenbach, Marcia Sizer, David Vick, John Martinson, John Redlin. ROW 5: Brad Nelson, Gene Redlin, Rick Rime, Dale Edwards, Mike Wallace, Rodger Vix, Gordon Morehead, Russell Long, Lester Krause. Not Pictured: Bill Martinson. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] BOYS’ CHORUS ROW 1: Leland Morlock, Lloyd Trautmann, Donald Nishek, Jim Kendall, Max Gerllng, Darryl Delzer, Dennis Schimke, Charles Rowe, Gary White, Donald Carlson. ROW 2: Gerald Fox, Jimmy Nelson, Gary Holmes, James Kullnat, John Redlin, Lester Krause, John Boekleheide, Jim McQuiston, Dennis Bollinger. ROW 3; Russell Long, Melvin Michalis, Richard Olsen, John Higgs, Charles Comstock, Joe Volz, John Geb- hardt. Bill Kranzler, David Vick. ROW 4: Gene Redlin, Brad Nelson, Dale Edwards, Rick Rime, Mike Wal¬ lace, Rodger Vix, Gordon Morehead, Frog Bell, John Martinson. Not pictured: Bill Martinson. BOYS’ OCTET Brad Nelson Gordon Morehead David Vick John Martinson Kent Dugan John Redlin Bill Martinson Bill Kranzler Director Miss Larson 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] GIRLS’ CHORUS ROW 1: Julie Dunn, Maicia Merkel, Jane Biandenburgei, Mavis Hartmann, Diane Schimke, Joyce Ginsbach, j Kathy Oster, Dianna Collett, Barbara Finney, DeeAnn Crabtree, Kathy Jury, Carol Dockter, Judy Schock, % Diann Gehring, ROW 2: Connie Hausmann, Judy Gackle, Verna Flynn, Donna Rae Thompson, Beano Olson, Marion Carson, Carole Bobzien, Bonnie Van Dyke, Adele Husby, Judy Miller, Carolyn Haugen, Carol Blat- f ter, Jean Anderson. ROW 3: Eva Mae Wahl, Suzon Jenner, Linda Krause, Janice Ruhr, Dorothea Heipler, Judy Nicholson, Lorinda Scheuffle, Mary Ellen Brown, Sandra Volz, Sheryl Hokana, Sandra Brandenburger, j Ruth Mouw. ROW 4; Patty Dahl, Carol Kupfer, Patty Hill, Bonnie Anderson, Carol Kosel, Leah Hause, Louise Achenbach, Marcia Sizer, Dorothy Otterstetter, Mary Sizer, Judy Spitzer, Marion Heipler, Betty Fuchs, Joan Finney. Not Pictured: Diane Brandenburger, Rosemary Waltz. CARDINAIRES SEATED: Rodger Vlx, John Redlln, Gordon More- head, John Gebhardt, Dale Edwards, Rick Rime. STANDING: Kathy Oster, Diane Schimke, Sandra Volz, Louise Achenbach, Marcia Sizer, Lorinda Schue- ffle. Beano Olson, Bar¬ bara Finney, Joyce Gins¬ bach. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] BRASS SEXTET Rick Rime, John Gebhardt, Bill Kianzler, John Redlin, John Martinson, Linda Gimbel. TRUMPET QUARTET Rick Rime, John Gebhardt, Joe Volz, Susan Crabtree. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] BOYS’ QUARTET RODGER VIX JOHN GEBHARDT JOHN REDLIN BILL KRANZLER GIRLS’ TRIO MARY ELLEN BROWN CAROLE BOBZIEN BONNIE VAN DYKE 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] HIGH SCHOOL BAND FIRST ROW: Carol Redlin, Dianna Collett, Leland Cayman, Dorothea Heipler, Carole Bobzien, Louise Achenbach, Bonnie McNiel, Carol Blatter, Creston Cackle. ROW 2: Donald Carlson, Jim Nelson, Kathy Smith, Alvin Fox, Tommy Maier, Cene Redlin, Jean Anderson, Linda Cimbel. ROW 3: Director Robert Hanson, Joe Volz, Rick Rime, John Cebhardt, Susan Crabtree, Tommy Strand, Cordon Morehead. ROW 4: Dave Vick, Debbie Vick, Denise Thompson, Richard Ackerson. Not Pictured: Bill Martinson. FLUTE TRIO DOROTHEA HEIPLER LELAND CAYMAN DIANNA COLLETT 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] KEEPS SCHOOL SPIRIT UP FIRST ROW: Lloyd Trautmann, Gary Kuch, Marion Heipler, Deanna Delzer, Mavis Merkel, Diane Krause, Joan Finney. ROW 2: Jane Boekleheide, Ruth Mouw, Darryl Delzer, Donna Delzer, Barbara Anderson, Kathy Oster, Gerald Fox. ROW 3: Bill Kranzler, Judy Miller, Jim McQuiston, Dennis Schimke, John Boe¬ kleheide, Lester Krause, John Redlin. ROW 4: John Martinson, Dale Edwards, Frog Bell, Diane Schimke. CLARINET QUARTET JOAN FINNEY MARION HEIPLER LOUISE ACHENBACH CAROLE BOBZIEN 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] KEYSTONE ADDS EIGHT NEW MEMBERS FRONT ROW: Bonnie Van Dyke, Sandra Neumann, Mary Ellen Brown, Joyce Ginsbach, Diane Schimke. BACK ROW: Bill Martinson, John Martinson, Rick Rime, Rodger Vix, Bill Kranzler. The Keystone honor award is the only award given in our school for scholastic, character, service, and leadership achievements during the high school career. The student must rank in the upper one-third of his class. Up to five percent of the junior class and up to fifteen per¬ cent of the senior class may be elected each year. Bill Martinson and Rodger Vix were elected as juniors in 1960. Seniors elected this year were: Bonnie Van Dyke, Sandra Neumann, Mary Ellen Brown, Rick Rime, Bill Kranzler, and John Martinson. Juniors elected were Joyce Ginsbach and Diane Schimke. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] SENIOR AND JUNIOR HIGH COUNCILS STANDING: Diane Brandenburger, Eva Wahl, Forrest Bell, Marcia Sizer, Gordon Morehead, Winston Bell, Susan Crabtree, Diane Schimke, Bill Kranzler. SEATED: Sandy Neumann, Ken Van Sickle, Joe Volz. HELP IMPROVE STUDENT-FACULTY RELATIONS STANDING: Bartley Davis, Jeny Nicholson, Wayne Braa, Debbie Shuldheisz, Sheryl Hokana, Linda Gimbel, Kathy Jury, Creston Gackle, Jesse Schimke. SEATED; Mavis Merkel, John Boeklheide, Charles Rowe. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] SEATED: Bonnie Van Dyke, Bill Martinson, Ken VanSickle. STANDING: Dave Vick, Dave Jameson. CARDINAL STAFF OF ’60-’61 SEATED: John Martinson, Sandy Neumann, John Redlin. STANDING: Verna Flynn, Ray Kaiser, Frank Bell, Brad Nelson, John Allen Gebhardt, Bonnie Van Dyke. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] MARCHING TEAM; Dianna Wedell, Kathy Jury, Cheryl Wlederich, Judie Spitzer, Janice Ruhr, Majorette Bonnie Van Dyke. TWIRLERS ADD ZEST TO HIGH SCHOOL SHOW TEAM - STANDING: Diane Schlmke, Susan Crabtree, Janice Ruhr, Bonnie Van Dyke, Judie Spitzer, Cheryl Wiederich, Kathy Jury. KNEELING: Dianna Collett, Kathy Oster, Jane Boeckleheide, Dianna Wed¬ ell. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] B” TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Denise Thompson, Kathy Jury, Susan Crabtree, Judy Schock, Sheryl Roloff. CHEERLEADERS SPARK FANS’ SPIRIT A” TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Bonnie Van Dyke, Sandy Neumann, Mary Ellen Brown, Carole Bobzien, Janice Ruhr, Diane Schimke. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] CARDS HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEASON PLAYERS - BACK ROW: Student Manager David Vick, Albert Nishek, Norman Dathe, Richard Heipler, Ernest Jury, Gene Redlin, Dick Rowe, Rodney Zahn, Richard Wedell, Larry McClain, Leon Dahl, Jim McQuiston, John Boeckleheide, Student Manager Bill Kranzler, Coach Jerry Sheldon MIDDLE ROW: Ervin Dye, Gary Hardin, Jim White, Frog Bell, Chuck Comstock. Pat Jury, Dennis Strand, Joe Volz, Brad Nelson, John Higgs, Leland Gayman, Jim Walsh. FRONT ROW: Rick Rime, Dale Edwards, Jim Rodlund, Dick Lane, Winston Bell, Frank Bell, Capt. Ken Van Sickle, Rod Vix, John Gebhardt, John Martinson, Kent Dugan. Gerald Fox. ELLENDALE 13 ST. JOHN ' S 13 ELLENDALE 38 ENDERLIN 0 ELLENDALE 6 LAMOURE 6 ELLENDALE 6 LISBON 14 ELLENDALE 35 EDGELEY 6 ELLENDALE 30 OAKES 0 ELLENDALE 29 KULM 0 ELLENDALE 7 MAYVILLE 0 ELLENDALE 164 OPPONENTS 39 SENIORS SPARK SEASON CARDS DISTRICT CHAMPS BACK ROW: Dick Lane, Rick Rime, Frank Bell, Pat Jury, Rodger Vix. FRONT ROW: Bill Kranzler, Joe Volz, Forrest Bell, Winston Bell, Dennis Strand, Jim Walsh. Not Pictured: Student Managers Bill Mar¬ tinson and David Vick, and Coach Rich Welk, SCHEDULE Ellendale 38 Columbia 59 Ellendale 72 Enderlin 59 Ellendale 58 Edgeley 72 Ellendale 74 Lisbon 45 Ellendale 59 Kulm 43 Ellendale 94 Oakes 60 Ellendale 67 Kulm 42 Ellendale 60 St. John’s 44 Ellendale 61 Sargent C. 70 Ellendale 91 Underwood 52 Ellendale 78 Enderlin 52 Ellendale 82 LaMoure 35 Ellendale 66 Oakes 35 Ellendale 66 Enderlin 43 Ellendale 45 Lisbon 47 Ellendale 77 Lisbon 44 Ellendale 53 Mayville 37 Ellendale 71 Edgeley 62 Ellendale 62 New Rockfd, 72 Ellendale 59 Oak Grove 52 Ellendale 90 LaMoure 38 Ellendale 51 Portland 69 Ellendale 48 Edgeley 51 Ellendale 54 Larimore 60 Ellendale 91 Kulm 55 ELLENDALE- -1670 OPPONENTS—1299 STATISTICS FG% FT% RBDS TP FG% FT% RBDS TP Frank Bell 55% 70% 159 371 Forrest Bell 50% 63% 27 33 Winston Bell 51% 64% 54 105 Pat Jury 50% 66% 81 83 Bill Kranzler 56% 61% 23 57 Dennis Strand 57% 33% 11 9 Dick Lane 46% 70% 96 314 Joe Volz 50% 86% 20 155 Rick Rime 55% 54% 121 275 Jim Walsh 64% 77% 8 61 Rodger Vix 57% 64% 179 207 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] “B” SQUAD HAS FAIR SEASON Left to right: Charles Rowe, Jim Wolff, William Nogowski, Andy Thompson, Charles Comstock, John Higgs, James Kullnat, Richard Wedell, John Boekelheide. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] Lane drives for a lay-up. Hitting them for a loss I Pathway to victory Lower left: Rime fakes out his man and shoots I Lower Right: Vix controlling the jump against Kulm. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] TRACK TEAM MODERATELY SUCCESSFUL IN ’60 Left to right: John Gebhardt, Jim Rodlund, Frank Bell, Ben Crabtree, Richard Houghton, Rodger Vix, Forrest Bell, Bill Kranzler. VOLLEYBALL TEAM CHOSEN The 1961 Volleyball team includes: Mary Ellen Brown, Vema Flynn, Sandy Neumann, Donna Mae Miller, Diane Schimke, Bonnie Anderson, Janice Puhr, Judy Spitzer, Joyce Gins- bach, Carol Dockter, Dorothea Hiepler, Louise Achenbach, Marcia Sizer, Lorinda Scheuffle, Beano Olson, Patty Hill, Donna Rae Thompson Student Manager. Picture not available. The Volleyball team will play practice games with Oakes, Kulm, and a team composed of college students in preparation for the tournament to be held the 29th of April in Oakes. 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SSiiJti 5:ila I s ) in I — DYKE STUDIO ii .vi We, the Microphone Staff, and Senior Class, wish to thank the Van Dyke Studio of Ellendale, North Dakota, for their assistance, hard work, and patience in the composition of the 1961 Microphone. The Senior Class wishes to thank the following business establishments for helping to make the 1961 Microphone possible: ANDERSON ' S DRUG ANTHONY ' S CLOTHING BOWLING LANES BROWNIE ' S SERVICE BROWN ' S MEAT AND LOCKERS COAST-TO-COAST DICKEY COUNTY LEADER DOC LYNDE DONAHE SHOE REPAIR DUNPHY HARDWARE ELLENDALE BAKERY ELLENDALE GRAIN AND SEED FINNEY ' S JEWELRY HOUGHTON ' S MEAT MARKET J. D. CRABTREE INSURANCE KING KOIN LAUNDERETTE K. S. DRUG, FREDERICK QUALITY CHEVROLET RANDALL ' S STORE STOCKMEN ' S LIVESTOCK AUCTION TOWN HUB GROCERY ULMER ' S JACK JILL WALT ' S CAFE BEN FRANKLIN ' S 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota] FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Senior Class also wishes to thank these business establishments for helping to make the 1961 Microphone possible: BEN ' S BARBER SHOP DICKEY COUNTY LUMBER COMPANY ELLENDALE DRY CLEANERS FARMERS ' UNION OIL COMPANY H. B. MAYTAG KEE BROTHERS, FORD DEALERS KENDALL ' S STANDARD SERVICE REDLIN IMPLEMENT COMPANY RETZLAFF IMPLEMENT SAM ' S STEAK SHOP DRIVE IN SUNSET DAIRY, FOREMOST DISTRIBUTOR WALLACE PRODUCE WES ' ELECTRONICS WEYERHAEUSER LUMBER COMPANY ZIMMERMAN IMPLEMENT, RAMBLER DEALERS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY -rh WforWt ••• VmtMU Am Tavlar m«d 1961 Microphone [High School Annual, Ellendale North Dakota]