Exira High School - Exiran Yearbook (Exira, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1951 volume:

F. H. Gardner Principal jMh LoujreNCE. CYtaWOK SP0N5M) TYPING BWG Off. Tract) CL ECONOMIZE CONS. MOTH C U L T Y Mr. Gardner f'PrirfeipaL) MfltH ZNGIish ' - Libraturi, - Mrs. f Ndtrsou Home sc. . • Gertrude Sykes, Brook Petersen, Allan Beck, Chrrlcs line, Robert Simpson, Rlchsrd Smith. Kissing from picture: Doris Leander and Richard Kelson. 3he has a difficulty for every solution.1 Reading, willing and able. Carla Beck---------Gen. Course Trlo-2,3; Sextette-2,3,4; Band-2,3; Plano Solo-2 Vocal Solo-2,3,4; All-State Chorus- 3,4; Class Play-1,2; Cheer- leader-1,2; Mixed Chorus-1,2. 3,4; Asst. Editor of Annual-4. Ronald Bro----——College Prep. Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1, 2,3; Baseball-1,2; Track-3,4; Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,4; Hl-Y-1, 2,3; Class Play-3: Quartette- 3, 4; Cheerleader-4; All-State Chorus-4. Agnes Blncner-----Gen. Course Girls Glee Club-1; Journallem- 3; F.H.A.-1.4; Annual Staff-4. Earl Dlmlck— ------Gen. Course Hl-Y-3; F.F.A.-3.4; Track-3,4. Joan Christensen---Com. Course Class-Play-3; FHA-1,4; Student Llbrarlan-2,3; Mixed Chorus-4; Senior Sextette-4; Journallsm- 2,3,4; Trl-Hl-Y-2; Annual Staff-4; Basketball-1. Bill Jensen-------College Prep Basketball-1,2,3,4; Football- 1,2,3,2 ; Track-3,4; Mixed Cho- rus-1,2,3,4; Band-1; Class Play-3; F.F.A-4; Judging team- 45 Annual Staff-4; Homecoming Klng-4. He never lets an idea Influence the easy flow of his conversation. There must be some hard work in hlm-none ever comes out. My only books were women's looks, and follys all they taught me. Derra Dickinson-----College Prep. Lone Rock,Ia-l; Montrose, Colo. 2; Correctlonvllle la. 3; Mixed Chorus-4; All State Chorus-4; Vocal Solo-4; Annu- al Staff-4; F.H.A.President-4; Student Llbrarlan-4. Dallas Jensen-------Sen. Course Football Manager-1; Hl-Y-1,2, 3; Football-3,4. Ambition has no rest. Carol Hackwell------Com. Course Girls Glee Club-1; F.H.A.-1.4; Class Play-3; Annual Staff-4. Charles Johnson-----Gen. Course Football-1,2,3.4; Basketball- 1,2,3; Baseball-1,2; Hl-Y-2,3; Journalism-? Modest, simple and sweet. June Hackwell-------Com. Course Girls Glee Club-1; F.H.A.-1,4. Bill Juhl---------College Prep. class Sec.-Treas.-l; Football- 4; Football Manager-1; Hl-Y- 1,2; Journallsm-2; Class Play- 31 Annual Staff-4. A modest maid Is she. I yam what I yam. A study Is a pass time, why do It. He knows all the answers.• ■ She's not so quiet once you know her. Doris Hutchins------Com. Course Audubon 1 and 2 Annual Staff-A; Class Play-3; Journallsm-3,A; F.H.A.-4; Bas- ketball-A. Raymond Laurltsen---Gen. Course Football-A; Basketball-2; Baseball-2,T,A; Hl-Y-1,2,3; F.F.A.-3,A. A strong silent man. Merville KJar-------Gen. Course F.H.A.-l,3.A; Journalism-3. Arlo Ledet--------College Prep. Track-3,A; Mixed Chorus-3; Class Play-3; F.F.A-3.A; F.F.A. Judging Team-3. I'm a big boy now. Life Is to short to hustle. Doris Leander-----——Com. Course Basketball-1,2,3,A; Class Officer-1,3; F.H.A.-l,A; Class Play-3; Student Coyncll-A: Trl-Hl-Y-1; Annual Staff-4; Homecoming Queen-A, Glen Ludwig—----—College Prep. Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball- 1,3; Baseball-1,2; Class Sec.- Treasurer-1; Hl-Y-2,3. Give me standing .roan and I'll move the world Lorraine Nelson-----Com. Course Girls Glee Club-1,2; Vocal Solo 3. ; Journallem-3; .H.A.-1,4; Annual Staff-4; Mixed Chorus-2, 3. H Dick Phlppen--------Com. Course Football-1,2,3,4; Basketball- l|2i3il)'; Hl-Y-j.,2; Journallsm- 2; Intramural Coach-4. ■Worry, I have never met. ■ Mary Jo Petersen----Gen. Course Basketball-2,3; Trl-Hi-Y-3; Girls Glee Club-2; Band-3; Journallsm-3; F.H.A.-1,2,3,4. Leo Rasmussen-----College Preo. Footbell-3,4; Basketball-1,2,k; Baseball-1,2,3� ; Class Pres- 2; F.F.A-4; Class Play-3; Hl- Y-2,3; Hl-Y Sec.-3; Journa- llsm-2; F.F.A. Judging team-4 Intramural Coaoh-4. ■Will she ever grow up? Betty Phelps--------Com. Course Mixed Chorus-4; F.H.A.1,4: F.H. A. Offloer-4; Vice Pres.-4; Ed- itor of Annual-4; Senior Sex- tette-4. Jack Slmonsen-------Gen. Course Basketball-1,2; Baseball-1,2; Football-1,2,3,4: Band-1,2,3; 4; Mixed Chorus-t; Student Councll-3; Annual Staff-4; Hl- Y-1,2; Class Play-3; Cheer- leader-4; Pep Band-1,2,3. When I'm good I'm very good and when I'm bad I'm better.■ ■Gentlemen Is written on his brow.■ Gertrude Sykes----Com. Course Mixed Chorus-4; Basketball-1, 2,3,4; Softball-2,3; Student Counoll-4; Class Pres-4; F.H.A. -1,4; Journallsm-2,3,4; Annual Staff-4; Senior Sextette-4. Dale Sorensen-----College Prep Basketball-1,2,3,4; Beseball- 1,2,3,4; Football-1,3,4; Hi-Y- l,2-Sec-Treasurer-4; Journal- l8m-2; Intramural Coaoh-4. I , . The world knows not- hing of its greatest men - Love Is grand. Isn't It? Donna Lou Voss------Com. Course Mixed Chorus-2,1,4; Annual Staff-4; Journallsm-4; Girls Glee Club-1,2; F.H.A.-1.4; Trl- Hl-Y-1,2; Class Play-3. Donald Spoo-------College Prep. Baseball-1,2,3,4; Basketball-1 2,3,4; Football-1,2,3,4; Band- 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus-1,2,3,4; Boys quartette-1,2,3; Pep Band 1,2,3; Class Play-3; All-State Chorus-4. A fair exterior Is a silent recommendation. Betty Lou Williams—Com Course Class Presldent-3; Student Counoll-3; Mixed Chorus-4; Annual Staff-4; Senior Sextette-4; Journallsm-2,3,4; Editor-4; Trl-Hl-Y-1,2; F.H.A. 1,4; Class Play-3. Howard Walker-------Gen. Course Hl-Y-1,2,3; Baseball-1,2',3,4; F.F.A-3,4; F.F.A.-Reporter- 3,4. Harriet Wolf--------Com. Course Besketball-1,2,3,4; Softball- 1; Cless Play-3; Journallsm-2, 3,4; Annual Staff-4. Barry West-----------Oen. Course Basket'oall-1,2; Baseball-1,2; Track-3,4; Hl-Y-1,2,3; Class Play-3; F.F.A.-3.4; Football-3r She wears her wisdoms lightly. I might enjoy school If I didn't have to stud- In 1938, sixteen bewildered youngsters clambered aboard our own private airplane under the supervision of our pilot. Miss Wilma Andersen. These bewildered people were: Slyvla Beckman, Earl Dlmick, Lola Foss, Bill Jensen, Dallas Jensen, Eugene Jensen, Vera Jessen, Viola Jessen, Charles Johnson, Glen Ludwig, Mary Jo Petersen, Jack Slmonsen, Harold Smith, Dale Sorensen, Donald Spoo, and Mardell Wolf. One passenger was dropped by parachute,Vera Jessen. The new air travelers that Joined us at our first grade field with our pilot Miss Norma Miller, were Marvin Lengeman, Marville KJar, and Jimmy • Maxwell. Air transportation seems to have taken a slump during the year of 1940, as we couldn't find any record of air flights during our second grade year. While taking off at our third field with Miss Mildred Phillips as the pilot, there were several of the Members who found that they did not care for the atmosphere of flying, and after the first semester they parachuted out. They were Patricia and William Luzadder. It seems that our plane must be getting quite crowded by now as three more people came with us. They were: Carla Beck, Willis Hester, and Vera Jessen. With Miss Phillips as our pilot once more, we took off on our fourth grade year. Those that Joined us were Delbert Jensen, Richard Phlppen, Dorothy Wahlert, and Alvle Bald. Alvie Bald stayed with us for only nine weeks, after that time he parachuted out over Audubon. Leaving our fifth field with Miss Putbrese as our pilot, we picked up Joan Christensen, Betty Phelps, and Bryon Baker. Joan was the only one that could stand the atmosphere as Betty and Byron left us after six weeks. When we became air borne at our sixth airport we had conditions that were unfavorable for the for hindered one of our passengers,Marvin Lengeman. Those that had Joined us were Ruth Wedemeyer, Bill Juhl, and George Smith. Miss Thelma Hockenberry was our pilot. At our seventh stop we exchanged our plane GRADES for a new one named JUNIOR HIGH. We were quite Important in our own opinion. This year we had three pilots, Mrs. LeVlne who parachuted out after the first semester, Mrs. Payne, and Mrs. Elwood who stayed with us for the whole year. A heavy fog which drifts into our midst prevented us from recognizing who was with us. The last trip made by our plane JUNIOR HIGH took off with Gertrude Sykes, Doris Leander, and Donald Kline as our new passengers. Mrs. Elwood piloted us through this year with flying colors. Having finished eight years of training we were assigned to THE FRESHMAN , our new rocket ship. This was the flight that took us out to the country to pick our new passengers. They were: Raymond Coglon, John Frederlcksen, Raymond Laurltsen, Arlo Ledet, Leo Rasmussen, Howard Walker, Barry West, Agnes Blntner, Sherrill Cooper, Carol Hackwell, Ardlth Keasey, June Hackwell, MaryEllen Murphy, Lorraine Nelson, Donna Lou Voss, Betty W llliams, Mardelle Wolf, and Harriet Wolf. Officers elected from the crew were: president, Doris Leander, vice president, Dick Phlppen, Sec-Treasure, Bill Juhl. Out pilot and co-pilot for this year were Mrs. Neville and Miss. Connor. As we entered our next ship, THE SOPHOMORE we gained three new members Verna Swank, Esther Andersen, and Doris Hutchins. However, John FrederlbkBen decided to leave us. The Junior and Senior Banquet that year was honored by the services of some of our ablest airmen. Our Crew elected Leo Rassmussen as preildent; Charles Johnson vice president; and GlenLudwlg as secretary-treasurer for that year. Miss Rasmussen and Mr. Liddlcoat were our pilot and co-pllot. As we boarded THE JUNIOR we discovered that one new member came to Join us, Elsie Hansen. We're slightly disturbed by the departure of Sherrll Cooper, Esther Andersen, and Raymond Coglon who left us after the first semester. On a beautiful day In May we honored the upper airmen of the SENIOR rocket ship under the roof of the Stork Club which was our theme for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Our play Don'tTake My Penny was a great success under the direction of Miss Burger. Our officers this year were: Hetty Williams president; Doris Leander vice president; and Carla Beck secretary-treasurer. Our pilot, co-pllot and navigator for this year were Mrs. Andersen, Mr. Hooper, and Mr. Hamilton. At last we were able to climb aboard our last ship, THE SENIOR . We discovered that two member of the class left us they were: Elsie Hansen and Ardlth Keasy; also we discovered a new member Derra Dickinson. This wasthe year that two of our crew were elected king and queen of the homecoming. They were Doris Leander and Bill Jensen. For the last trip we elected, Gertrude Skyes as president; Betty Phelps vice president; and DaleSorensen secretary-treasurer. Mr. Gardner and Mr. Bryson were our pilot and co-pllot We have Just finished our last glide through the deeo blue yonder and noware ready to explore new frontiers. Those students who have gallantly held the ship for the entire twelve years are:Earl Dlmlck.BiU Jensen, Dallas Jensen, Charles Johnson,Glen Ludwig, Mary Jo Petersen,Jack Slmonsen, Dale Sorensen, and Donald Spoo. We'll now read you a dispatch from the Audubon County Journal of 1965 not off the pres8. Seamen Dallas Jensen has recently reenllsted for another ten years ol service In the Naval Corps at which at the end of this limited period he will debate on dedicating his entire life to the service of our country. Arlo Ledet and Howard Walker, former students of EHS, now full pledged forest rangers cameto the rescue fo the Exlra residents when they discovered a fire In the local Thlelen timber north of town. It was discovered later that the fire was caused from a camp fire left by Boy Scout leader, Charles Johnson and his ever careful boy scouts. Now apoearlng at the Cocomut Grove night club at Brayton Is thefamous night club entertainer, Derra Dickinson, better known as Bubbles . She recently divorced her fourth husband. Bill Juhl, the famous oil magnet from Oklahoma. Harriet Wolf Is In partnership with her husband, Sorn, In their barber shop. Her half of the shop Is the beauty department. The trouble Is all of the men want Tonis. A new light In Sports this season Is Slats Leander, center fielder for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Miss Leander created the sports story of the cen- tury last year when she became the first woman to crash the gates of major league baseball. Now playing at the Paramount Theater ln Extra this week Is Bill Jensen In Loves of My Life . With Carol Hackwell as the leading lady. Their talents were first discovered back In 19 9 when they performed In the Junior play at EHS. The great attraction at the County Fair last week was Slugger Doris Hutchins and Bouncer Betty Phelps the lady wrestlers. The main feature was Wednesday night when Bouncer Phelps rassled Killer Raymond Laurltsen and Slugger Hutchins defeated Sllcer Barry West In a ten round bout. Mary Jo Peterson and Earl Dlmlck were crowned king and queen of the Ice Follies of 1965 at the Oakfleld Colllseum last night. They have been a successful team In skating as well as marriage. They're featuring their Four Little Tumblers on Saturday nights only. Phlp has now given up his hopless love north of town and many others, too, for he Is now In Reno acquiring his fifth divorce. On the Green Gables Ranch at Oakfleld, Iowa we find Gert and Rick. They have won all races last month at the Kentucky Derby with their famous horse Speedy Sam once more with their faithful Jockey, Slinky Sorensen. Betty Lou Williams is running the Fix 'Em All garage in Brayton with Jack Slmonsen as chief or Cheap mechanic. They specialize in hot rods. Their Ace driver who is now driving in the Indianapolis Speed Ways is Flashy Joan Christensen. She took ud racing when she ienrned to drive her Father's Olds. Flash iFlash I Leo Rasmussen is now the chief photogra. sher of the Audubon Advocate replacing Joe Sklenar. He Just returned from Atlantic City where he was Judging the Bathing Beauties of 1965. Marville KJar is now Rumba Queen reolaclng June Hackwell. Her famous partner is Donnie Spoo, the Shiver and Shake King of the Ballrooms . They will entertain at the Junloi Senlor Banquet this coming spring. Glen Ludwig recently opened his 50th bowling alley in Brooklyn. He is known from coast to coast for his chain of Hit and Roll bowling alleys. It is rumored that King Pin Ludwig is making a tidy sun in his business. Lorraine Nelson an a Agnes Blntner are now in partnership in the Lonely Heart's Club . They are receiving proposals by the millions. Their motto is Love 'Em and Leave ,Em . Donna Lou Voss has now taken over Leanna Driftmyer's position as editor of Kitchen Klatter Magazine and the Corn Guide . She‘ broadcasts forone hour every morning over that corny station C-O-R-N . Carla Beck and Ronnie Bro have now taken over the pop corn stand on Main Street in Audubon. Ronnie works oart time as night watchman in Exira succedlng Chris KJar's position. Carla is better known as Popsle the Pod Corn Girl. 1 CLASS SONG (Tune of Neverthless) Maybe we'll win, and maybe we'll lose. And maybe we're in for crying the blues, But Never-the-le8s,we'll get by somehow. It's time for us now, to bid you goodby, Our school days are past. Oh my how they fly: Success for us all, we will work for now. And in recalling the days, Its the future that lays over yonder, What is in store, we don't know for sure, But we'll wander. So keep your hopes high, ambition ranks first. Its knowledge we seek, continue the search: We'll go on through life with a goal in mind. Memories of school will stay with us all. Remember the fun, our worries were small, The teachers we had were-the best of all. As Freshman we're greeq, as Sophomore we're bold, As Juniors we're mean, as Seniors we're cold: But nevertheless, we got by somehow. And then in saying goodby, we'd like to lmoly, That we'll miss You, We'll travel the raod Just doing the things, That we should do. We seek to do right, we'll never do wrong. With this little phrase, we're ending our song: But nevertheless, we'll get by somehow. CLASS MOTTO Don't Try Dying, but Die Trying. CODRS FLOWER White Rose Blue and Gold We, the class of May, 1951, being by far the most spectacular and orog- resslve class ever to graduate from Extra High School, do hereby beoueath to the undergraduates of the said school the following abilities and Dossess- lons. I, Ronnie Bro, will my ability to be the center of attraction to Darrell Jensen. I, Bill Juhl, will my wit and humor to Claude Jayne. I, Carlo Beck, will my ability to get around to Joyce Carper. I, Betty Phelos, will my forwardness to Vernlce Hill. I, Glen Ludwig, will my grades to Eugene Jensen. I, Joan Christensen, will my ability to know how to dress to Corrlne Jorgensen. I, ’.'arvilie K.lar. will my weekends to Joan Peterson. I, Betty Williams, will my ability to have my man around at all times to Lola Anderson. I, Carol Hackwell. will my meekness to Ardls Jorgensen, I, Ray Laurltsen, will my brawn to Edward Parsons. I, Leo Rasmussen, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Dallas Llle. I, June Hackwell. will my sewing ability to Louella Jensen. I, Donnie Sooo. will my supply of corny Jokes to Todd Brown. I, Dick Phlnpen, will my smile to Doris Kllworth. I, DallasJeneen. will my good-naturedness to Dorothy Frederick. I, Doris Leander. will my athletic ability to Gladys Ledet. I, Doris Hutchins. will my ability to get along with everyone to Wanda Jensen. I, Derra Dickinson, will my command to Donna Hocamp. I, Gertrude Sykes. will my wonderful personality to Don Elda Jensen. I, Agnes Blntner, will my complaints to Donlta Sturgeon. I, Dale Sorenson, will my love for sports to Larry Anstey. I, Earl Dlmlck, will my boxing gloves to Larry Fries. I, Howard Walker, will my Model A to Charlotte Thlelen. I, Jack Simoneen. will my versatallty to Arnold Foss. I, Barry West, will my Hamlin girl to Dale Laurltsen. I, Donna Voss, will my ability of going steady to Mary Hansen. I, Bill Jensen, will my long list of old flames to Donald Huff. I, Charles Johnson, will my city hall experiences to John Schrader. I, Harriet Wolf, will my pep and vigor to Shirley Jorgensen. I, Mary Jo Peterson, will my long hair ribbons to Sherri Heath. I, Lorraine Helson. will my shiny black ford to Treva Stasvold. I, Arlo Ledet, will my delving ability to Shirley Jorgensen. CLASS POEM CLASS OF 1951 We are gathered on this day In memory of long ago. At last we now can Bay farewell To days that passed so slow. First of our list of victims Is our good friend Billy Juhl, To think how boring It would be Without his wit In school. And who should aoneer before us But Betty Lou and Jack, They're on their way to Grandmas Td have a little snack. And n yw there's Dallas Jensen Better known as Blub , Get a load of that He man shape That used to be a tub . Oh, oh there goes Mutt Jeff Three guesses who they are, Mervllle Mary Jo we see Riding In Olivers o«r. Of course we all know Carla Beck You've seen her at Carries Cafe, In her snare time she writes letters To her sailor boy , far away. And who do we have here? The boxer of the Senior Class Steo aside for Earl Dlraick A lad with plenty of brass. Then we see a flash of red Rushing down the hall, None other than Gert Svkes Who'8 always on the bail. After the nine o'clock bell you'll see Jensen, Bro and Johnson, the usual three, Making plans for Wednesday, night Which 18 sure to Include a hair raising spree And here comes the farmers boys Arlo Ledet and Barry West, They make farming their sideline And you can guess the rest. And now almighty Dale Rushing down the hall, Anybody got some gum Is the loud and well known call. Here's our tall, dark and handsome senior Who's always cracking Jokes, This oould be none other than Dick Phiopen Who never hurries but pokes. Glen Is our A no. 1 man And a demon on the football field, And he drives as speedy as one can With his car as a definite shield. 8oraeone stole my pencil. You'll hear that old refrain If you're wondering who It is— Leo Hasmuesen's the name. Howard Walker Is a likeable kid HI8 studies he always did He came out from the country way And he eeldoms misses a day. Always writing letters To far away Japan Thats how Betty spends her time While waiting for her man. Ray's our F.F.A. man. Tall and sturdv as can be, Whenever you want some work done He Is the man to see. Don Spoo plays In the band In his studies he Is orettv hot, He and Doris go hand In hand And In basketball a very good shot. Doris Leander Is our tall blond Whom you see on the BB court, We are sure that she Is fond Of every kind of sport. A merry life of giggles As you can plainly hear- Is no other than Hutch and Harriet As for shyness they never fear. Derra Dloklnson Is new In our class Who came from way out west She's a quiet ambitious little lass And found that our town's the beet. Joan Christensen you'll all agree Is sincere and reliable too Her ambition Is a nurse to fee We hope her dreams come true. Short and dark Is Donna Lou And always looking neat For words she'a never at a loss She'8 very, very, discreet. And now the Hackwell girls Modest as can be, Carol with her reddish curls And June with her smile to see. Last but not least, Agnes and Lorraine Who are seldom ever apart, What shall we do tonight, Is their refrain As from school, they deoart. This concludes tne saga of our past Of happy days In Exlra High.. Our studying days are through at last And now we say Oood-by. let row: Shirley Jorgensen, 'Vend? Jenecn, Doris Xllvorth, Josn Petersen, Louella Jensen, Ch=rolette T'nlelen. 2nd row: Donna Ludwig, Ardis Jorgensen, Lola Andersen, Jeneene Struole, Joyce Carper, Don Elda Jensen, Dallas Lile, 3rd row: Charles Kline, Ramon ’r heeler, Richard Wahlert, Vernloe Hill, Dorothy Vahlert, Ronald Phel-'s, Richard Bjorn. 4th row: Edward Jayne, Donald Huff, Gordon Jensen, Ro er Esbeck, Gary Weideman, Everett Brown. 5th row: Frank ’.fiemsnn, Ted Jensen, Gsil Johnson, Melvin Hansen, Darrell Jensen, Marvin Lengeman. SOPHOMORE 1st row: Mary Ellen Haneen, La Vonne Esbeck, Matilda Y edemeyer, Ann Wahlert, Shirley Wahlert, Dorothy Stadsvold, Corrlne Jorgensen, Pat Creee, Dorothy Elwood. 2nd row :Myrtle Parsons,Joan Whitmore, Nadine 3111,Joyce Johnson, Judy Hall, Sharlene Laurltsen, Janet Lund, Llle Mae Strickland, Margaret Payne, Sano 3ault. 3rd row: Joe Karwal, Jeff Roberts, Phyllis Buttler, Joan Wahlert, Kay Wahlert, Don Paulsen, Jon Wlemann, Charles Schwab. 4th row; Jerry Kline, Allan Beck, Todd Brown, Chester Barteltt, Duane 3111, Ralph Wedemeyer, Dick Rasmussen, James Wolf, Melvin Parrott, Roger Tlbben. 5th row: Tom Thlelen, Dale Laurltsen, James Johnson, Robert Simp- son, Richard Petersen, Forrest Walker, Leland Andersen, Larry Stone, Wayne Petersen. Missing from picture: Claude Jayne, 31adys Ledet. freshmen let row: Marilyn Frederick, Ruth Basham, Donna Smith, Treva Stad- vold, Annette Statzell, Marilyn Akers, Sherri Heath, Don- lta sturgeon, Lola Akers. 2nd row: Janice Johnson, Colleen Hansen, Rllla Jayne, Dorothy Akers, Twllla Jorgensen, Nsncy Hansen, Sara Godwin, Marilyn Imeslck, Donna Hocamp, Carollea Willis, Coreen Dickinson. 3rd row: Roger Carper,Brook Peterson,Denny Petersen, Darwin Llle, Kenneth Jessen, Harry Jensen, Larry Anstey, Richard Nelson, Paul HAhlert. 4th row: Ed Parsons, Junior Kailesen,Ronald Struble,Robert Lykke, Lyle Jeppesen, Dean Andersen, Corwin Kltellnger, Arnold Foes, John Schrader, 5th row: Walter Kllworth, Molly Juhl, Eugene Carter, Jimmy Jayne. Bud Ledet. Missing from picture: Ken Culllngs, Francis Fuller, Darwin Schlater 1st row: 2nd row: 3rd row: Teacher: Charlotte Esslngton,Helen Stadeovold, Anne Hogan, Karen Markley, JoAnn Markley. Charles Jensen, John Toft, Rex Peppers, Russell Phelps, Billy Ludwig. Richard Juhl, Wayne Chase, Carroll Basham, Shirley Ras- mussen, Beverly Jensen, Mary Ann Fett. Mrs. Llddicoat. xst row: 2nd row: 3rd row; 4th row: Teacher: Sherry Fett, Evelyn Wells, Wilma Jayne.Virginia Phlp- pen, Wanda Jayne, Mary Jo Thlelen, Gwendolyn Wlemann, Gene Gill, Sandra Johnson, Ruth Jessen, Ruby Jessen, Shirley Frederick, Mary Marrh McCall, Donald Bills. Frank Smith, Robert Wheeler, Dickie Petersen, John Overgaard,Billy Simpson, Larry Hinkle, Gerald Kallesen, Gary Schwab, Richard Andersen, Gerald Chase, Howard Green, Donnie Smith, David Schol- feldt, Gary Kline, Gary Klever, Jack Peppers. Mrs. Elwood. 1st row: Richard Nelson, Roger Carper, Jim Jayne, Tommy Thlelen, Dale Lauritsen, Charles Schwab, Tommy Petersen, Cordon Jensen, Howard Green, Ken Cullings. 2nd row: Jim Johnson, Dale Sorensen, Leo Rasmussen, Ronnie Bro, Franklin Wlemann, Bill Jensen, Don Spoo, Robert Slmoson Richard Smith, Charles Johnson, Jerry Kline, Richard Bjorn. 3rd row: Mr. Poulson-asst. coach, Darwin Schlater,Donald Paulsen Ted Jensen, Gale Johnson, Bill Juhl, Dick Phipoen, Ray Lauritsen, Dallas Jensen, Jack Simonsen, Glen Lud- wig, Chuck Kline, Larry Anstey, Mr. Llddlcoat, coach. RESULTS Exlra 19 Ponara 0 Exira 6 Coon Rapids 7 Exlra 0 Audubon 13 Exlra 20 Fontanelle 0 Exira 27 Menlo 0 Exlra 6 Pocohantos 39 Exlra 20 Casey lb Exlra 21 Adair 7 Exlra 20 Griswold 13 D ON'T PA Jf Afv noy ro £ GirAa Janice Johnson, Charlotte Thlelen, Dorothy Elwood, Sherri Heath, Doris Leander, Donna Smith, Dortna Hocamp, Joan Whitmore, Gertrude Sylces. Coach D. J. Llddlcoat. . Girl's Basketball The Exira Girl's Basketball squad had a successful season this year, knocking off 15 wins and losing 8, and the outlook for next year Is bright, as they will lose only two regulars from their squad. The team failed to regain their two year County Championship crown this year after being defeated by Audubon, 43 to 41, but later In the season they came back to defeat them by a large mar- gin, 61 to 42 In the consolation round In the sectional tourna- ment In 24anllla. For the third consecutive year five members of the squad were chosen on the all-county team. A sixth and seventh received honorable mention. Guards selected on the team were:Donna Smith (freshman).Charlotte Thlelen (Junior),and Gertrude Sykes(senior). Donna Hocamp received honorable mention. Forwards selected were: Sherri Heath (freehmen) and Doris Leander (senior). Dorothy El- wood received honorable mention. The forwards dumped In atotal of 1,198 points for an average of 52 points a game,while their opponents scored 1,001 oolnts for an average of 43 points. Doris Leander led the scoring with a total of 515 points. Backing her up were Sherri Heath with 290 and Harriet Wolf with 225 points. Harriet Wolf dropped out after the county tournament and Dorothy Elwood, front forward, took her place, scoring 120 points with a 15 point average for the 3 remaning games. The team as a whole committed 385 fSiils compared to their opponents 435. The fouls are as following: Donna Smith 93, Gert Sykes 67, Doris Leander 49, Donna Hocamo 42, Harriet Wolf 43 Sherri Heath 32, Charlotte Thlelen 26, Dorothy Elwood 11, Janice John8on9, Myrtle Parsons 7, Joan Whitmore 3, Dorothy Wahlert 2, and Don Elda Jensen 1. Boys Basketball The Boys basketball team has shown much sign of Improvement this year as they came through the season with 17 wins and 5 losses. Three of their losses being to Audubon; who won by a very slim margin each time. For the second year the boys placed second in the County Title, They were defeated by Audubon In the final round 45-42. Three of Exirae players were chosen on the all-county team. They were: Bill Jensen (senior) guard, Don Spoo (senior) forward, Dick Phippen (senior) center. Dale Sorensen (senior) Ted Jensen (Junior)and Tom Thlelen (sophomore) wer given honorable mention. Coach Poulson's boys were tied for first place In the Con- ference with Massena, both having 8-0 records. The two teams met on Extras floor with Massena ekelng out a 41-38 victory. In sectional play, the Vikings coasted by anlta 58-20. In the finals against Altantlc they were defeated 37-24. Dale Soren- sen was elected honorary captain for the year 1950-51. Mr. Poulson's B. team won 4 In a row. Two from Audubon, on the home floor 38-33 and at Audubon 47-27. They defeated Lewis 32-45 and also defeated Elk Horn 29-19. Forward Don Spoo lead his team mates with a total of 267 points. Dick Phippen, center, and Dale Sorensen, forward, backed him up with 255 and 245 points. Bill Jensen, guard scored 156 points. His brother Ted a guard made 82 points and Tom Thlelen a reserve scored 46 points. GIRLS Extra 55 Gray 37 Extra 56 Fontanelle 32 Extra 56 Audubon 49 Extra 55 Menlo 42 Extra 58 Cumberland 42 Extra 70 Coon Raolde 42 Casey 44 Extra 5k Extra 65 Adair 45 Extra 27 Wiota 35 Extra 41 Audubon 37 Extra 62 Adair 36 Extra 61 Lewis 33 Extra kk Coon Rapids 58 Extra 32 Wiota 49 Extra 62 Massena 19 Extra 51 Antta 44 County Tournament Extra 42 Audubon 41 Extra 47 Gray 20 Sectional Tournament Extra 53 Gray 43 Extra 64 Irwin 54 Extra 61 Audubon 42 BOYS Extra 42 Gray 31 Extra 46 Fontanelle 25 Extra 45 Audubon 55 Extra 58 Menlo 42 Extra 55 Cumberland 31 Extra 49 Coon Rapids 21 Extra 40 Casey 26 Extra 56 Adatr 23 Extra 50 Wiota 44 Extra 60 Audubon 61 Extra 69 Adair 30 Extra 46 Lewts 26 Extra 47 Coon Raolde 41 Extra 67 Wiota 35 Extra 38 Massena 41 Extra 74 Anita 21 County Tournament Extra 75 Gray 23 Extra 42 Audubon 44 Extra 60 Viola 53 Extra 51 Elk Horn 49 Sectional Tournament Extra 58 Extra 24 Anita 20 Atlantic 37 2) strict Chart � 'o 3 Leo Rasmussen, Franklin Sault, John Thlelen, Chuck Kline, Dale Sorensen, Jerry Kline. Ton Thlelen, Don Spoo, Charles Schwab, Dick Phlppen, Darryl Kline. SUMMARY OF EXIRA'S BASEBALL TEAM In the spring of 1950, Exlra again had a powerhouse In Base ball. For the second consecutive year they went to the State Tournament. In the first round of the State Tournament In the middle of a rain storn Exlra pounded out a 13-3 win over a strong Dubuque team. In the second round of the tournament Exlra lost to a fine (Hidden team 3-0. This was the first loss of the season for the Vikings and the second loss In 2 years. The Vikings also captured the Nlshna Valley Championship by defeating Adair 14-1. The seasons record for Exlra was 12 wins and 1 loss. This loss being In the State Tournament. RESULTS Exlra 11 Lewis 4 Exlra 6 Wlota 1 Exlra 3 Massena 0 Exlra 38 Cumberland 1 Sectional Exlra 2 Audubon 0 Tournament Exlra 17 Wlota 1 District Exlra 4 Oakland 0 Trounament Exlra 10 Avoca 1 Nlshna Valley Champlonshlo Exlra 14 Adair 1 Sub-State Exlra 6 Missouri Valley 5 Tournament Exlra 9 Stanton 3 State Exlra 13 Dubuque 3 Tournament Exlra 0 Slldden 3 o ECO M Boris Leander wpa elected Homecoming Qieen this year, by •oooular vote of the students of £xira High school. Bill Jensen elected Homecoming King. Homecoming was October 2?th after the Casey game. A dance entertainment was provided after the march of the Queen and King their attendents. , _ G the was and and a. ir-ltdc ffo.rr'.e't U 0 -£ Betty •'llllams, Carla Beck, Leo Rasmussen, Harriet Yfolf, Gertrude Sy':es, Agnes 31ntner, Donna Voss, Joan Christensen, Lorraine Kel- son, Jack Simonsen, Betty Phelps, Bill Juhl, Doris Leander, Carol Hac!r.:ell, Derra Dickinson, Doris Hutchins. Asst. Editor Carla Beck Editor Betty Phelps Majorette: Judy May, Linda Heath, Corean Dickinson, Sheryl Flnr.- erty, Connie Xllne---Drum Majorette: Wanda Jensen. Flute: Gano Gault, Kay Wahlert Clarinets: Carol Willis, Mary Jo Thlelen, Charlotte Essington, Mary Marrgh MoCall,Georganne Corl, Maureen Christensen, Beverly Jensen, Mary McClain, Peggy McClain, Lavonne Esbeck. Alto Saxophone: Louella Jensen, Virginia Phipoen, Sharlene Laurlt- zen. C-Melody Saxophone: Gory Schwab. Tenor Saxophone: Don Spoo, George uauer. Cornets: Jack Slnonsen,Ken Culllngs, Gary Xlever, Billy Slmoson, Joan Whitmore, Ardls Jorgensen, Paul Christensen, Colleen Hansen. Trombones: Baritone: Horns: Bass: Drums: Bells: Tympani: Director: Charles Schwab, Sherri Heath, Shirley Fredrick, Russell Phelps, Carroll Basham. Ted Jensen. Treva Stadsvold, Helen Stadsvold. Gary Kline, Jimmy Jayne, Terry Eagen, Gary Wledenan John Toft, Karol Parrott,Don Huff, Wanda Jensen, Donald Bills, Annette Statzell. Dorothy Stadsvold. Gale Woodllng 1st row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row: 5th row: Ml s pint Ardis Jorgensen,Louella Jensen,Charotte Thielen, Dorothy Elwood, Pat Crees, Carla Beck, Betty Phelps, Donna Voss Treva Stadsvold, Lorraine Nelson. Gertrude Sykes, Lola Andersen,Coleen Haneen,Donlta Stur- geon,Gano Gault,Donna Ludwig,Margaret Payne, Lila Strlck land,Sharlene Laurltzen, Judy Hall, Jeanne Struble, Joan Joan Petersen-Acconpnlet,Wanda Jensen, Shirley Jorgensen DonElda Jensen, Derra Dickinson, Betty Williams, Marilyn Fredrick, Kay Walhert, Doris Kilworth. Corrlne Jorgensen, Dean Andersen, Melvin Parrott.Richard Nelson, Eugene Carter, Molly Juhl, Everett Brown,Phiy11s Euttler. Jack Sinonsen, Ronnie Bro, Ted Jensen, Charles Schwab, Jimmy Jayne, Don Huff, Richard Bjorn, Roger Esbeck. from Picture: Gladys Ledet, Ken Culllngs. Gir s -Soys C ufirtettc, -SO LOISES CAir atit (PiAHo) let mint Nthtn (I 4ca ) 'Xkrra X 'itktMS£H (i oca.1) jDo ir « (UocaJ.) CVOCfU) ■ imi miri •'m MKGARlt vocal) O II i JMKN£ StUHBLL (VOCAL) (Lift t Fittn) judy may, Unda HtAtHIANDA T(NSEN£maJ. COKMNf. DicKCNSEN, SRNDRA FltiNlRTtf 0„J Ccunfie. hdtNt, Chfirlotti BSSlNGTOrV So uN Th'itlhbf CfWOL UJl liS, mary nCalt Judy All, JackSimrtGM, Id( kf ahkrtJ dome Bro, GamCumIt The Junior Class of Exlra High school presented a three act comedy farce, Take Your Medicine at the high school auditorium, Wednesday evening, December 6, at 8 p.o. Leave It to young Dr. Bill Jackson to get himself into a terrible Jam J You see, Bill Is a college professor and a Doctor of Philo8oohy, but his fiancees uncle mistake him for a medical doctor. Well, who would correct a wrong Impression when $50,000 Is at stake? But what can a professor do with appendicitis and blood transfusions? The antics of Dodson and Puckett, hospital pat- ients, kept the audience In stlches as the rib solltting play progressed to Its climax. CAST: Edward Jayne-----------Jonathan Puckett Richard Smith----------Jack Benson Doris Kllworth---------Charlotte Ilelson Charlotte Thielen------Dorothy Carleton Joan Peterson----------Miss Holt Richard Bjorn----------Henry K. Dodson Lou Jensen-------------Patricia Bryon Jeanenne 8truble-------Do die Blake Donna Ludwig-----------Angela Warren Roger Eebeak-i---------Dr. Wm Jackson Lola Andersen----------Miss Turtle-Dove Finkledink Vernlce Hill-----------Miss Puckett Extra's Dorothy Wahlert--------Woman Visitor Joyce Carper-----------Little Girl Melvin Hansen----------Demlnted Patient 1st row: Ruth Bashman,Donna Voss, Derra Dickinson-President, Betty Williams, Doris Hutchlns-Secretery, Lois Akers, Dorothy Akers, Twlla Jorgensen. 2nd row: Gertrude Sykes, Carla Beck,Joyce Johnson, Colleen Hansen, Mary Jo Petersen, Marilyn Imeslck, Sara Godwin. 3rd row: Rllla Jayne, Betty Phelpe-Vlce President, Marilyn Fred- rick, Harriet Wolf, Sherri Heath, Donna Hocamo, Carol Lee Willis. th row: June Hackwell, Carol Hackwell, Agne6 Blntner, Lorraine Nelson, Donlta Sturgeon, Coreen Dickinson, Marilyn Akers. 5th row: Treva StadvoId,Nancy Hansen,Ann Stadsvold, Doris Leander, Donna Smith, Joan Christensen-Treasurer, Marvllle KJar. Sponsor: Mrs. Andersen. let. Francis Fuller, Larry Anetey, John Schrader, Janes Johnson, Wayne Petersen, Paul Wahlert. 2nd. Darwin Llle, Kenneth Jessen, James Wolf, Dennis Petersen, Ronald Struble, Richard Rasmussen, Loyle Jeppsen. 3rd. Corwin Kitellnger, Dale Lauritsen, Edward Jayne, Walter Kllworth, Barry West, W.H. Hamilton, Sponsor. 4th. Joe Karwal, Tom Thlelen, Leo Rasmussen, Forrest 'Walker, Richard Petersen, Jeff Roberts, Everett Brown. 5th. Roger Esbeck, Jon Wlemann, Melvin Hansen, Howard Walker, Darrell Jensen, Marvin Lengeman, Call Johnson. Missing from picture: Bill Jensen, Bud Ledet, Earl Dimick Raymond Lauritsen, Arlo Ledet, Ralph Wedemeyer. 1st row: Nadine Gill, Joyce Caroer, Lola Andersen, Gertrude Sykes, Betty Williams, Donna Voss. 2nd row: Treva Stadsvold, Dorothy Elwood, PhiIlya Buttler, Dorothy Wahlert, Joan Christensen. 3rd row: Miss Burger-Advisor,Harriet Wolf,Sherri Heath, Charlotte Thlelen, Gano Gault. 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