Ely Memorial High School - Timberlane Yearbook (Ely, MN)

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CLASS HISTORY l955-When we first put those numerals on our letter sweaters it seemed a long way off. Thoughts of gradu- ation, caps, and gowns floated faraway on a cloud. There were other events much closer and more real to us. As freshmen we lived for the present. initiation in burlap and green ribbons, the snake dance, and the bonfire were all big things in our lives. As sophomores we took life as it came, sponsoring a dance, and enioy- ing ourselves at a toboggan party. ln '54 we hummed Over the Rainbow as we scrimped and saved toward our prom and banquet. Not everyone tripped the light fantastic but there were many there who had a good time. The same year we enioyed the excitement of choosing our class rings. We came back to school in the fall of '54 with mixed emotions. As seniors it seemed we should be filled with a glorious feeling of suprem- acy, but at the same time we were beginning to feel the strangeness of being on the threshold of inde- pendence. Homecoming activities with initiation, a big parade, and the Senior Girls' Tea followed closely by the class play, The Heiress , left little time for philoso- phizing. We all rushed around trying to crowd our last year full of memories. We hope that the class of '55 has left a positive impres- sion with Memorial High School. f .W T4 I 1-1477! ff! f Ze J N 4 ' , I , 4 4.425 ,,,. ,ff A37 ' .rl 'ff A f ' Class Colors Class Flower Maroon and White White Roses Class Motto ln Ourselves the Future Lies Senior Advisers Giervik, Miss Standing, loft to right: Mr. Peninger, Mr. Strong, Mr. Bonovetz, Mr. Wilson. Sitting: Miss Johnson, Miss Gourley, and Miss Chimzar.

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DEDICATIO v K' Wil The TIMBERLANE staff proudly dedlcates thus book to the Mmmg Industry as a gesture of appreclahon for all the opportunmes both educational and vocahonal nt so generously affords the people of Ely 4 .l'

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I , I 1 ' 4 1 , .1 is '27 VICE-PRESIDENT James Koski Jim Good-natured Jim is known for his prowess in the pool Swimming l,2,3,4, E Club 3, 4, Bond 2,3,4, Class Treasurer lp Class Vice-president 4, PRESIDENT Robert Porthan Moose Here's o good kid-too toll to be hid Football l,2,3,4g Basketball l,2, 3,4, Golf 4, E Club 3,4, Cho- rus 2,3,4, Male Quartet 2,3,4, Class President l,4: Boys' State 3, DAC l,2,3, Thespion 23,49 Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers 1, Huckleberry Finn lg Our Town 2, The Ugly Duckling 3. TREASURER Calvin Lindbeck Spider Cal His shyness is an asset Hockey 3,4, Football 4, E Club 3,4, Hi-Lites 3,4, Student Coun- cil Organizing Committee 2,3,4. 6 SECRETARY Dennis Bunney Smiley He is neither shy nor bold Football l,2,3,4, Basketball Mgr. 3,4, Track l,2,3,4, E Club 3, 4, DAC l,2,3,4, Thespion 2,3,4, Chorus 2,3,4g Huckleberry Finn I, Our Town 2, l Remember Mama 2.