Harmony High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harmony, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1943 volume:

y •v-� % 'Jie Published by C'axJina, t uU Harmony High School Harmony, Minnesota EDITOR-IN-CHIEF..................ORDELL KNUDTSON BUSINESS MANAGER.....................ROBERT MILLER ADVISER......................SUPT. ROY A. NORSTED HU) Xb Xh Xb Lcahan — — — We are in the midst of unprecedented events— Invasion of Africa—President flies to Casablanca— Siege of Stalingrad broken—Nazis in full retreat—100 billion dollar war budget approved—Mobilization of all American man-power—Rationing of sugar, foodstuff, gas and oil, shoes, etc.—Peace overtures rumored— Unconditional surrender, no armistice — Allied invasion of continent imminent—Defeat of Nazis in 1944 — Setting of Rising Sun in 1945 — A United fVarid for Lasting Peace . . . ---All this, that the democracies of the World might live and that we might have a rebirth of freedom. We have much to be thankful for, to plan for, to work for;—to this end, we pledge our best efforts that peace may come soon and come more abundantly to all of us. To those alumni who are serving this country on all fronts and to the memory of LuVerne Soland, (Class of 1939) who lost his life in the invasion of Africa on November 8tli, 1942, we, the Class of 1943, dedicate this annual, THE CARDINAL of 1943. We Study Wor d Problems We Buy War Bonds LUVERNE SOLAND He Gave His All First Fillmore County Casualty. We Pledge Allegiance Administration......................5 Classes...............................9 Activities...........................25 Athletics............................41 SUPERINTENDENT ROY A. NORSTED Administration MISS ODELLA SOL HEIM ROY W. MOREN Classes A thletics PRINCIPAL BERTIL M. JOHNSON A ctivities 3. SCHOOL BOARD First Row, Left to Right: T. A. Brokken, Dr. C. Selvig, Tolltf Sanderson. Second Row: Eldon G. Hotness, George A. Todd, Superintendent Roy A. Norsted, I. C. Soma. We enjoy a fine school plant, excellent equipment, and a well qualified faculty because the members of our school board have had a vital and sincere interest in our education. In our busy high school careers, we seldom express our appreciation for what this governing body has done for us. Nevertheless, we are fully mindful of what a real high school program means. We shall in some small measure try to live up to what our school board, community, and parents expect of us because of our educational advantages. We stand ready to serve, be it our country or our community! We wish to make special mention of the long service given to our schools by Dr. C. Selvig, who has now completed thirty years of service on the hoard, nine years as clerk and twenty-one years as president. He has given freely of his time that the young people of this community might have a full-fledged program of education. v v- eacon in the y I iglit We shall long remember the welcome sign of evening activity that called us to the school these past years. May they always shine and lead the way! • 4 • ftSLV HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY En lish-Lil'raH’ hvit'v MRS. HARRIET NORLAND Luther College. B. A. Industrial Arts-Science EDWARD J. STEPHON 1 )nlnth S T. tB. E. A ' h iL Home Economics-Phy. Education MRS. VERA C. JOHNSON U. of North Dakota, B. S. A t riculture-Science WARREN R. ANDERSON U. of Minnesota, B. S. Principal Social Science BERTIL M. JOHNSON Gustavus Adolph College, B. A. U. of North Dakota, M. A. SUPT. ROY A. NORSTED U. of Minnesota, B. S. and M. A. U. of Michigan Science MVJBAEL ENGEN GRADE TEACHERS The grade teachers have added a great deal to our enjoyment of the extra curricular activities program by their able assistance in speech, dramatics, music, and the many other activities in which we have engaged. We appreciate your efforts! Seated, Left to Right: Miss Mary Kitzbcrger, Miss Hilda Heutzenroedcr, Miss Lola Zinnnerhakl. Standing: Miss Pearl Johnson. C{one o motto vv Nothing could be truer of some members of our high school faculty this year. We started school with one teacher short, but within a week the entire faculty was complete. Then, without a sign of warning, we learned that our new agriculture instructor, Lloyd H. Peterson, had taken leave and was off for the marines to do his part for his country’s safety. Walter T. Bioraker followed Mr. Peterson as ag instructor, but he too, with only a notice of a few days, was ordered to report for training in the air corps. After a little delay, Warren R. Anderson succeeded Mr. Bjora-ker. In the meantime, Miss Alida Motland finally yielded to a call from the federal government and Miss Elaine Truwe was shot by cupid’s arrow. All of which brings us down to the high school faculty as we find them on the preceding pages. Like so many other occasions in life, we seldom express our appreciation for the fine teachers it is our lot to have during our high school days. We take them for granted, but we really have enjoyed their guidance, their instruction, and their enthusiastic leadership. We simply say, we will not soon forget you for time will give us perspective and a growing sense of appreciation. WALTER T. BjORAKER He's in the army now: • 8 • LLOYD H. PETERSON “Lieutenant” s • CZ2CH,lO't Lauren Applen Violet Arns Edyth Bates, Marjorie Benson Iris Broadwater Ivan Broadwater Genore Brokken Charles Burmeister Derrill Burmeister LAUREN APPLEN: Class Play 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 2 F.F.A . 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2. VIOLET ARNS: Class Play 4j Intramural 3j Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Scxctte 4; Girl’s Glee Club 2, 3, 4j Operetta 4; Conroy Girl’s Club 2, 3, 4. EDYTH BA TES: Class Play 3, 4; 1-Act Play 2; Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Scxettc 4; Trio 4} Girls' Glee Club 2, 3 Operetta 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4i Brass Ensemble 3, 4j Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4j Conroy Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4j Class Officer 2, 3; Club Officer 4. MARJORIE BENSON: Class Play 4; Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3. IRIS BROADWATER: 1-Act Play 2; Intramural 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4 Operetta 4; 4-H Club 1, 2 Class Officer 1. IVAN BROADWATER: Class Play Manager 3} “The Moon Is Down” 4} Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3j Baseball 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3. GENORE BROKKEN: Class Play 4; 1-Act Play 1, 3; Intramural 3} Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4} Girls' Glee Club 2, 3j Operetta 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Ensemble I, 2, 3, 4} Pep Band 1,2, 3, 4; Conroy Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Club Officer 3, 4; Valedictorian. CHARLES BURMEISTER: 1-Act Play 1, 3; The Moon Is Down” 4; Intramural 2, 3} Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Double Quartette 2, 3} Operetta 4; Club Officer 2, 3, 4 F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2; Newspaper Staff 2. DERRILL BURMEISTER: Basketball 2i Baseball 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4. • 10 • INCREASING CORN PRODUCTION MATHEMATICS FOR ARMED SERVICES. APPRECIATION OF ENGLISH WRITERS 1U pUrl Our part-------------------- As Seniors “In unity, there is strength”—this is no idle statement! Never in the history of this nation have our people been more in agreement than at the present time. Why? We have a war to fight, a peace to win, a world to rebuild, and we, as graduates, must play our part well. Our enthusiasm may have led some people to believe that we were not aware of the seriousness of the times, but such was not the case. We have been counselled and taught to interpret facts, to respond to service, to lend a helping hand, and to live the American Way—eager and willing to do our part! • 11 • C • yema Janice Carpenter Clayton Fishbaugher Clinton Hall Harold Hanson Bruce Harstad James Harstad Evelyn Hendrickson George Hillesland Dorothy Jacklin JANICE CARPENTER: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4} Conroy Girls’ Club 2, 3, 4. CLAYTON FISHBAUGHER: “The Moon Is Down” 4; Football 2, 3} Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Intramural 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Operetta 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Club Officer 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2; Steele County Fair Sweepstakes Winner 3. CLINTON HALL: 1-Act Play 2; “The Moon Is Down” 4, Football 4; Baseball 3; Intramural 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; F.F.A. 2, 3} Judging Team 2, 3 Science Club 3; Operetta HAROLD HANSON: Class Play Manager 3; 1-Act Play 1, 2} Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Golf 3j Mixed Chorus 2, 3} Double Quartette 2, 3i Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4. BRUCE HARSTAD: 1-Act Play 1, 3j Declamation 1, 3, 4, and District Winner 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES HARSTAD: 1-Act Play 3; Declamation 1, 2 and District Winner 2; “The Moon Is Down” 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4j Baseball 2, 3, 4, Intramural 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Brass Ensemble 2, 3; Pep Band 3. • 12 • EVELYN HENDRICKSON: Class Play 3, 4; 1-Act Play 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Scxette 3, 4; Trio 4; Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3; Operetta 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Conroy Girls’ Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 1,2; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Club Officer 3, 4. GEORGE HILLESLAND: Class Play 3, 4; “The Moon Is Down” 4; Declamation 1, 4, and District Winner 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Science Club 3. DOROTHY JACKLIN. 1-Act Play 2, Intramural 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2. DELVING INTO OUR SOCIAL PROBLEMS As classmates, we participated in all activities. We learned by doing; we built up a priceless fund of experience; we enjoyed every minute of the day; but we were fully aware of our responsibilities! During the salvage drives this past year, we were quick to respond through various organizations. In the purchase of war stamps and bonds, we learned the thrift habit and, at the same time, aided the war effort with the money we saved. In our classes, we received the war slant on the importance of our high school education. Our rural classmates studied methods of increasing farm production, through their sale of beefs and hogs. We were practical! In our lighter moments, we carried through our patriotic fervor by staging “American Passport,” a class play with a real patriotic message. Then too, several members of the class were fortunate enough to be selected to play minor roles in John Steinbeck’s great play, “The Moon Is Down.” That was a thrilling experience! To cope with gas rationing this winter, we doubled up on transportation and managed to get to our basketball games within our gas allowance. It’s been fun to get along on less; yes, with gas rationing in effect, we have learned to get along without and liked it! • A TRIO OF BOOKKEEPERS many showed good results • 13 • C • c yeiue ts Thomas Just Ordell Knudtson Phyllis McKay Robert Miller Royce Mills Virginia Moos Mike O’Hara Dawn Patterson Richard Reuter THOMAS JUST: Class Play Manager 3 Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3, Annual Staff 3} Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1; Club Officer 4. ORDELL KNUDTSON: Class Play 3, 4; Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4-, Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3j Operetta 4j Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2,. 3, 4j 4-H Club lj Conroy Girls Club 1, 2, 3, 4j Annual Staff 3, 4j Club Officer 1; Salutatorian. ROBERT MILLER: Class Play Manager 4} 1-Act Play 1, 2} Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, Basketball Manager 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Band 1; K.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Club Officers 3, 4; District K.F.A. Officer 4; Judging Team 3. ROYCE MILLS: Football 4; Baseball 4; Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2, 3, 4, and 2nd Place Winner 4. MIKE O’HARA: Class Play 3i Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3} Baseball 3, 4; Intramural 3, 4; Science Club 3. DAWN PATTERSON: Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4. RICHARD REUTER. Class Play 3; “The Moon Is Down” 4; Basketball 2, 3j Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4j Judging Team 2, 3. PHYLLIS MCKAY: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4} VIRGINIA MOOS: Mixed Chorus 2, 3 4-H Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Operetta 4 4-H Club 1, 2, 3. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. • 14 • UNCLE SAM NEEDS TYPISTS’ Now, as we conclude our high school careers, we realize that we have passed through four of our happiest years. They have come and gone like the “fleeting hour” of which the poet wrote. So to the classes that follow, we say, “Make the most of your high school days. Live every moment!” • • 15 • s • Norma Rice Beryl Riseland Clayton Roelofs Joseph Rost void Dean Serfling Raymond Sharp Francis Stortz Donald Wilken Ronald Young NORMA RICE: Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4i Girls Glee Club 2. BERYL RISELAND: Class Play 3, 1-Act Play Z Intramural 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Double Quartette 2, 3; Girls Glee Club 2, 3; Operetta 4; Band 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 3, 4; Brass Ensemble 4; Conroy Girls Club 1, 2, 3, 4i Class Officer 2, 3j Club Officer 4; Annual Staff 4; Cheerleader 3, 4. CLAYTON ROELOFS: Class Play Manager 3, 4j Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus lj Football captain 4j Boy Scouts I, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 3. JOSEPH ROSTVOLD: Class Play 4} Class Play Manager 3 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3 Golf 1, 2; 4-H Club 1, 2. DEAN SERFLING: Class Play 3, 4} 1-Act Play 2 Baseball 4; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4j 4-H Club 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 4; Judging Team 2. RAYMOND SHARP: Football 4; Baseball 3, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4j Judging Team 2; Steele County Fair Sweepstakes Winner 3; Club Officer 4. FRANCIS STORTZ: F.F.A. 2, 3, 4j Science Club 3} Class Officer 4; Club Officer 4} Judging Team 2, 3} Steele County Fair Sweep-stakes Winner 3. DONALD WILKEN: Baseball 4. RONALD YOUNG: F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2, 3} Club Officer 4} Science Club 3; Boy Scouts 2, 3. harmony produces butter AN ACADEMIC ATMOSPHERE OF STUDY. ☆ CLASS OFFICERS AIR THEIR PROBLEMS! 17 our n,or.senior 6anquet may 15. 1942. Juniors Lett to Right, First Row : M. Hotness, B. Johnson, C. McCabe, I. Lindahl, L. Bjortomt, P. Botve, T. Smith, J. Jacobson, P. Sfenvick, A. Nolan, D. Hillesland, C. Bean. Second Row: E. Leitz, E. Todd, E. McKay, E. Lange, G. Johnson, P. Kingsbury, II. Scanlon, I. Soland. M. Elliott, C. Quammen, Miss Sandie, Adviser. Third Row: R. Newell, C. Latch am, D. Meyers, P. Hutton, C. Ellingson, C. Clink, R. Todd, D. Linstroth. R. Kommerstad, M. Bates, L. Tollefson, R. Elliott. As our school year ends, we realize that we soon shall become seniors and with that honor goes the responsibility of upholding the reputation of the school. We shall meet that challenge and give a good account of ourselves. In retrospect, we have had a wonderful year together. Time will lend a certain endearing and mellowing effect to the many activities in which we participated. We shall not soon forget that rollicking 3-act farce, “Here Comes Charlie” which we actually enjoyed as much as our audience did. Who wouldn’t with Lyle in the role of Uncle Alec: In athletics, Dick and “Red” did a lot of fine playing to help bring our basketball team through to its first district championship in nine years. In the school operetta, “Chonita,” Muriel as Chonita and Roger as Stephan deserve special mention. Likewise—Blanche, Muriel, and Charlyne deserve credit for their excellent ratings in the instrumental recital and Charlyne gets another nod for her fine interpretative reading in the manuscript reading division of the district and regional speech contests. Bob and Dick too, caught the eye of everyone with their splendid woodworking projects, which showed excellent workmanship. We have learned a great deal this past year and we hope that as seniors, next year, we shall find our school life equally interesting. We hope too, that our present faculty members will be back with us to help us carry on. We look to the future with a firm resolution to do our very best! • • 18 • hold EVERYTHING. FLASH! DO YOU WANT TO TRADE, BOB? • 19 • CLASS OFFICERS Sophomores Left to Right, First Row: I. Ouien, K. Elliott, E. Dennstedl, E. Lindahl, H. liolger, D. Hegg, F. McKay, M. Hanson, G. Brokken, F. Nagel, A. Olson, B. Johnson, B. Afseth, M. Applets. Second Row: F. Riseland, R. Knudslien, L. Hass, D. Morem, R. Rostvold, R. Helle, N. Morem, H.Quanrud, V. Haugerud, M. Elton, B. Olson, R. Fishhaugher, V. Michel, B. Harstad, A. Bigalk, Miss Engen, Adviser. Third Row: J. Barker, R. Kingsbury, R. Crotty, J. Krueger, D. Johnson, H. Ivers, R. Sikkink, D. Sikkink, K. Harstad, E. Nagel, R. Alexander, M. Hanson. HU. Move OnUr - - When we were Freshmen, we always looked ahead to the time when we would become Sophomores in our own right. It is difficult to believe that the Sophomore year is history and that we will soon take on the toga of a Junior, all of which reminds us that our high school career seems a long ways off in anticipation but, in reality, it is upon us and then only pleasant memories in the matter of a few short months. With two years ahead of us, we aim to make them the best in the history of our high school careers. Like all high school students, we have found that there is plenty to be learned from books, class lectures and discussions, experiments, as well as the extracurricular. Each succeeding year seems to hold a greater challenge to our efforts. No student need say that he or she has little to do, for there is enough opportunity for the best of them to find plenty to do. Our class was well represented in football, basketball, and baseball; most of the girls joined the glee club and the mixed chorus, as well as the Conroy girls’ club; the boys found further interest in the Boy Scouts, F. F. A. and the 4-H club; and this spring, many took part in the operetta, “Chonita.” When it came to the purchase of war stamps and bonds, our class took all honors. We have developed a keener interest in this war and a stronger desire to help hasten its end because of our weekly purchase of stamps and bonds. Like members of other classes, we helped to put over the salvage drives and responded willingly to every demand placed upon us. We were anxious to do our part so that we might earn a rightful place in the new democracy which is to come. • 20 • CLASS OFFICERS CULINARY «,T,ST5.«)USI COOKS! MORNING routine daily. TO be SURE. LOOKING over the SANDERSON GIFT • 21 • Freshmen Left to right, First Row: D. Ellingson, D. Afseth, M. Hovey, D. McKay, L. Storhoff, D. Hutchinson, C. Elton, D. Sol and, J. Late haw, ]j. Harstad, T. White, R. Rowe. Second Row: D. Elton, A. Olson, R. Meyers, S. Jacobson, N. Jacobson, M. Winnaberg, P. Rigalk, M. Michel, L. Yeowan, C. Flynn, M. Rice, II. Rigalk. Third Row: A. Olson, II. Fishbaugher, L. Crowell, S. Roberts, D. Ileisterkamp, J. Sanden, R. Johnson, R. Applets, R. Johnson, D. Drury, M. Quanrud, T. Kingsley, L. Fishbaugher, W. Scanlon, C. McKay, Q. Renson, Mr. Moren, Adviser. Forty-four students comprise the Freshmen class, many of whom were new to the school and community this year. However, in friendly and pleasant classroom situations, no one felt strange very long; an early fall party made us all better acquainted. During the year, several of our classmates took part in the one-act plays, as well as the instrumental recital. We have all enjoyed the intramural program very much and many members of our class have taken part in the regular athletic program. Next year, we will be Sophomores and, as such, we will become more keenly interested in school activities and classroom study. SCIENCE IS INTRIGUING! CLASS OFFICERS RELAX A BIT • 22 • Eighth Grade Left to Right, First Row: J. Todd, L. Lange, A. Ruddick, A. Staplekamp, P. Fairbank, L. Jacobson, N. Hutton, T. Gruenzner, G. White, C. Elton, L. Serf ling, K. Bunneistcr. Second Row : R. Ruddick, T. Riseland, R. Applet!, IV. Hoag, R. Johnson, K. White, R. Johnson, M. Quanrud, N. Meyers, D. Stortz, Mr. Anderson, Adviser. Tli As seventh and eighth graders, we look forward to the day when we shall become full fledged Freshmen. Many members of our classes are already taking part in band and junior chorus activities. We try in a small way to maintain the high standards of our school. Seventh Grade Left to Right, First Row: M. Young, R. Gruenzner, J. Tollefson, H. Bates, J. Just, K. Riseland. Second Row: A. Elliott, D. Knuds lien, J. Oppegard, W. Ellis, N. Johnson, Mr. Stephan, Adviser. 7th GRADE OFFICERS 8th GRADE OFFICERS • 23 • SPRING WAS IN THE AIR . OR WAS IT A PLANE? STUDYING AMID 3,700 VOLUMES. • 24 • Cardinal Staff Left to Right, Seated:0. Knudtson F n . Mr. Norsted, Adviser. r ins edt, H. Riselandt £• Standing: C Quammen, R. Miller T n , , ” ncftSOnt Harstad, L. Tollman, M. Hoinr!,. ' R,,,Und K- Elliou, j, j P atziotism D visas Sut 1L me — — “To be, or not to ber” that was the question the CARDINAL OF 1943 was brooding over when several members of last year’s staff asked our superintendent if he would take over the advisership of the publication for this year. We hesitated long before popping the question, for we knew it meant a great deal of extra work for an already busy man. The answer we got materialized into what you now hold in your hands and we are mighty proud of that answer! Every staff member was assigned his task and, with the good managership of Bob Miller, we completed what at first seemed an insurmountable job in record time. Pictures, copy, and all details were in the hands of the printer ahead of schedule in spite of a late start. We hope that you will like the introduction of color this year, the larger pictures, and the short and snappy write-ups. This was all done in order that you might enjoy this year’s annual a wee bit more. Our theme this year too, we hope that you will enjoy;—for it is a simple and worthy one,—just PATRIOTISM. Upon our patriotism hangs the victory which we will surely win if “we hang together.” for your splencM re- ,hr„kc,y7J‘ u“y spouse—1°, subscription sa STA.¥¥ BOB COUNTS THE SUBSCRIPTION SA.LES • 26 • Conroy Girls’ Club Left to Right, First Row : J. Jacobson, E. Rates, C. Bean, M. Hanson, E. Dcnnstcdt, J. Harstad, J. Carpenter, Miss Engen, Adviser. Second Row: P. Riseland, M. Hoiness, O. Knudston, G. Brokken, D. Ellington, V. A ms, H. Scanlon, C. Flynn, M. Elliott. Third Row: D. Hillcsland, G. Brokken, T. White, D. Hegg, K. Elliott, B. Riseland, E. Hendrickson, C. Quammen. HL Uuu oJh i pro vc Out Jit etatiy eJuU te d - - The Conroy Girls’ Club is an active organization of twenty-five girls carrying out its program as a junior member of the Federated Women’s Clubs of America. The club has met the first and third Mondays of each month under the advisership of Miss Engen who succeeded Miss Truwe upon her marriage in February. Most of our meetings have been held in the home of the various members and upon occasion in the school. The club has had a regular program for the year with timely current and literary topics discussed by club members. The club has made purchases of books for the school library, encouraged better leisure reading, and prepared several Christmas baskets for needy families. Each year, the senior members are presented with a gold pin. Many of the club members attended the Girls’ Club Convention in Rochester last fall where many fine inspirational talks were heard. The club’s motto for the year has been “The Vision of Yesterday is the Goal for Today and the Starting Point for Tomorrow.” the officers check library books • 27 • Future Farmers Left to Right, First Row: E. Nagel, K. Harstad, R. Fishbaugher, J. Krueger, R. Sikkink, D. Sikkink, C. Clink, V. Michel, H. Fishbaugher, R. Mills, C. Burmeister. Second Row: A. Olson, Q. Benson, A. Bigalk, S. Roberts, C. Late ham, B. Olson, R. Young, R. Miller, T. Kingsley, W. Scanlon, B. Harstad, C. McKay, Mr. Anderson, Adviser. Third Row: R. Sharp, C. Fishbaugher, F. Stortz, B. Johnson, P. Hutton, R. Johnson, D. Johnson, V. Haugerud, L. Applen, D. Ser ling, R. Reuter, L. Fishbaugher. HtCTLCU, Out C i'at — — The Future Farmers of America is an organization of farm boys taking agriculture in high school. The activities of the club supplement the work taken in the classroom and gives the members considerable freedom in carrying through special interests into project work; such as, dairy herd testing, sow testing, and a variety of individual projects in hog, beef, sheep, and poultry raising. This project work is in keeping with Uncle Sam’s desire that we increase production for America and our fighting forces. Last fall, the club took part in the national scrap iron drive which was a complete financial success. With part of the proceeds, the F.F.A. purchased a $100 War Bond and presented it to the school to be used after the war in defraying the cost of lighting facilities for our athletic field. 1 he club has had three advisers this year; Lloyd H. Peterson who became a marine on January 1st. Walter T. Bjoraker who was called into service in the air corps in February, and Warren R.Anderson whom we are glad to have kept up to this time. 4-H Club Left to Right, First Row: E. McKay, D. Elton, N. Hutton, L. Jacobson, C. Elton, P. Bigalk, I). McKay, H. Bigalk, F. McKay, B. Johnson, K. Elliott. Second Row: C. McKay, D. Burmeister, V. Michel, P. McKay, A. Olson, E. Dennstedt, L. Bjortomt, P. Botve, II. Scanlon, A. Bigalk, . Fishbaugher, 5. Roberts, Mr. Anderson, Adviser. Third Row : R. Johnson, B. Johnson, H. Quanrud, P. Hutton, R. Johnson, R. Alexander, D. Sikkink, V. Haugerud, D. Johnson, R. Sikkink, K. Hanted. A cciiL, c leuttj uuX A ca It It — — • 28 • Boy Scouts Left to Right, First Row: D. Drury, R. Rostvold, R. Miller, R. Todd, J. Todd, N. Morem, J. Barker, D. Meyers. Second Row: R. Knudslien, M. Quanrud, R. Helle, R. Crotty, B. Johnson, L. Tollefson, G. White, J. Sanden. Third Row : N. Meyers, M. Quanrud, T. Just, H. Hanson, R. Elliott, T. Riseland, A. Olson. va 1e' n ut 1 Uat fZesy The Boy Scouts has been an enterprising group in the school under the leadership of Principal Bertil M. Johnson who relinquished the scoutmastership this winter and was succeeded by William McGee. The scouts have been limited somewhat in their advancement because of the inability of the 2nd class scouts to pass their swimming test. In view of the fact that there are no nearby lakes or rivers for the scouts to learn swimming, it has been necessary to travel fifty miles to Rochester to use the pool there. With gas rationing, this made it impossible for the boys to complete their final first class requirements of swimming. Last year, the scouts made regular salvage trips to pick up scrap paper and, this year, carried through a very successful scrap iron drive netting the scout treasury a very neat sum of money. At the time the district band festival was held here on Sunday, May 17, 1942, the scouts presented the school with a beautiful silk flag for the auditorium. They also bought the school a $40 spotlight for stage lighting and with part of their healthy balance purchased two $100 War Bonds to be set aside until after the war for lighting facilities for the high school athletic field. The scouts have also carried out other miscellaneous war duties whenever called upon. The scouts are deeply appreciative of the fine leadership provided by Mr. Johnson during the past two and one-half years and are equally appreciative of Mr. McGee’s willingness to carry on as our scoutmaster. DISTRICT CHAMPS! Declamation =l Ue =l Uon .-Bbisttut (Contest For the second year in a row, Harmony won out in every division that they entered in the district speech contest. The winners this year were Bruce Harstad in memorized oratory, George H illesland in original oratory, Elean-ore Dennstedt in interpretative memorized reading, and Charlyne Quammen in interpretative manuscript reading. These four went to the regional contest where several received superior ratings from at least one of the three judges. Speech work has had renewed interest in our school these past few years and we hope that this interest will continue to grow. Having critic judges for our local contests has given every entry some worthwhile suggestions for improvement in speech. Everyone profited greatly! We appreciate also the efforts of Miss Engcn, Miss Solheim, and Mr. Johnson who coached all students this year who entered the speech contest. • 29 • Sextette Left to Right: E. Hendrickson, V. Arns, I. Otven, Miss Solheitn, Director, M. Hotness, E. Bates, K. Elliott. • 30 Third Row: M. Hanson, A. Olson, . Otven, F. Nagel, M. Applen, G. Johnson, D. Hegg, E- Todd, P. Stenvick, B. Ajseth. Girls’ Glee Club Left to Right, First Raw: B. Johnson, E. Lange, I. Broadtvater, P. McKay, Miss Solheitn, Director, J. Carpenter, V. Arns, J. Jacobson, D. liliesland. Second Row: C. Quammen, M. Hotness, T. Smith, K. Elliott, H. Holger, E. Denn-Stedt, L. Bjortomt, E. Leitz, A. Nolan, E. l.iudahl. Left to Right, First Row: E. Lindahl, M. Applen, D. Hillesland E. McKay, C. Quammen, D. Hegg, Miss Solheitn, Director, B. Rise!and G. Brokken, P. McKay, B. Ajseth, B. Johnson, . Lindahl. Second Row: A. Nolan, M. Hotness, M. Elliott, C. Bean, A. Olson, P. Botvc, P. Stenvick, J. Jacobson, G. Johnson, M. Benson, E. Lange, L. Bjortomt, P. Kingsbury, H. Scanlon, F. Nagel, E. Todd. Third Row: D. Jacklin, I. Broadtvater, V. Arns, E. Bates, D. Patterson, O. Knudtson, N. Rice, H. Holger, E. Dennstedt, I. Soland, G. Brokken, K. Elliott, M. Hanson, E. Hendrickson, T. Smith, E. Leitz, F. McKay. Fourth Row : R. Newell, D. Burmeister, C. Latcham, R. Mills, P. Hutton, D. Littitroth, G. Hillesland, E. Nagel, R. Alexander, C. Burmeister, C. Clink, C. Fishbaugher, R. Helle, B. Harstad, B. Harstad. senior Mixed Chorus Chonita 3-Act Operetta 7he Muic l Vas THE GYPSY DANCE. The operetta, “Chonita”, was a colorful production based on the themes of Franz Liszt which we enjoyed immeasurably. We shall long remember the singing of Muriel, Roger, Inez, Der-rill, and George; the tuneful melodies of the chorus; the sprightly dances; yes, and the fact that the lights went out at the start of the third act. Miss Solheim directed the operetta. CHONITA RETURNS TO HER FATHER Left to Right, First Row: D. Ellingson, D. McKay, P. Rigalk, II Kigalit, S. Jacobson, Miss Solhcitn, Director, L. Storhoff, L. Yoeman, D. Elton, D. Afscth, M. Rice. Second Row: M. Young, J. Voilefson, J. Just, H. Meyers, M. Hovey, N. Jacobson, T White, A. Olson, C. Elton, R. Rowe, R. Roddick, A. Elliott, K. Riseland. Third Row: K. White, H. Bates} C. Elton, C. Flynn, T. Gruenzner, T. Riseland, S. Roberts, D. Drury, C. McKay, M. Quanrud, R. Johnson, L. Jacobson, N. Hutton, A. Roddick, R. Gruenzner. • 31 • Junior Chorus Senior Band Left to Right, First Row: M. Hoiness, D. Hillesland, I. Lindahl, R. Johnson, D. Patterson, R. Riseland, E. Hendrickson, O. Knudtson, E. Rates, G. Rrokken, A. Olson, E. McKay, C. Flynn, C. Quamtnen. Second Row: L. Storhoff, R. Johnson, E. Todd, K. White, N. Hutton, D. Hegg, D. Elling-son, E. Dennstedt, J. Harstad, T. White, C. Rean, K. Elliott, M. Hanson, G. Rrokken, M. Kyseth, Mr. Gunberg, Director. Third Row: K. Runncistcr, R. Harstad, R. Helle, J. liars tad, . Quanrud, P. Hutton, R. Crotty, R. Todd, W. Erickson, W. Ellis, R. Elliott, V. Michel, H. Olson, R. Harstad. JL .dir 1 Uas Akllel Ilk At UALC — — “None but the seriously minded band members need report for band rehearsal hereafter” were the words that greeted us at the conclusion of our first evening rehearsal last fall, hut we all reported the following week and found that Mr. Gunberg, our new hand director, was downright serious about his statement. It was evident too, that we had to put forth our very best at all times to stay in the hand. Three rehearsals a week and an accounting of our lesson rehearsals was no snap, but we enjoyed it. There were several public performances during the year, as well as many individual and group appearances, together with an instrumental recital that bore out the fact that we needed plenty of instruction and practice to really become accomplished musicians. However, a number of our members did receive superior ratings. Wednesday night rehearsals will always remain a pleasant memory to all of us. Somehow, music does have charms, for it is difficult to tread the environs of the stage without recalling some catchy run or tune that struck our fancy during a recent rehearsal. It was always a pleasant occasion too, to have Mr. Gunberg bring out some new music for the first time. Then, there were sectional rehearsals that brought out the best in us through the personal supervision of Mr. Gunberg. Many of us look forward to the Village Hand this summer under the direction of Mr. Gunberg who succeeds Mr. Herbert Goodwin who is now the director of NOW, TRY IT AGAIN 32 the hand at the marine base at San Diego, California. As our high school hand improves in quality, more and more of its members will have the opportunity of taking part in the Village Band during the summer concert series. Junior Band Left to Right, Seated: D. Watkins, M. Kyseth, F. Brunner, S. Cillnnd, B. Whitt, W. Flits, 11. Olson, J. Harstad, D. Ellington, H. Batts, B. Johnson, K. White, I. Lindahl, J. Tollefson. Standing: F. Johnson, I . Hutton, G. Trusty, T. Smith, N. Hutton, D. llillesland, J. Jacobson, A. Olson, A. Johnson, C. Dcnnstedt, A. Johnson, F. Fllingson, J. Erickson, Mr. Guttbcrg, Director. • 33 • SERVICE were GRAND'. three cooks Hot Lunch 'JL yldenui Wt musician in pig-tails • 34 • One-Act Plays For Embryonic Actors THE TRANGER A DOUBLE AFFAIR PRINCE CHARMING I he three one-act plays this year were particularly outstanding, both as to choice of plays and performance. We readily predict that the future class plays will have some fine talent from which to draw. The crowd that turned out for the plays on February 4th was unusually large. -MISS ENGEN, MISS SANDIE MISS HEUTZENROEDER OUTSIDE, SIS 'American Passport eniot C la. A pLf In keeping with the general trend in class plays, the seniors selected “American Passport,” an outstanding play with a real message of Americanism. It proved to be just that and the crowd was “tops”. Here Comes Charlie LET ME DOWN . . . NOW! jHtt lOt C LlA.i This was a hilarious 3-act farce that kept everyone in riotous laughter. Charlyne and Lyle, as Charlie and Uncle Alec, really outdid themselves, as did the other well-chosen members of the cast. We anticipate a great play by the seniors next year. THE SHOW-DOWN FOLLOWED. YOU'RE SWEET, CHARLIE. • 36 • ALEX MORDEN IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH. Presented by our students, patrons, and faculty members, October 16, 1942 . . . directed by Bob Hanscom of the Old Log Theatre, Minneapolis. The Moon Is Down' BY JOHN STEINBECK GEORGE CORRELL COUNSELS WITH THE ENEM WE «S IS TREASON... Presenting “The Moon Is Down” in Harmony was an unusual achievement. It had been staged only in New York, Chicago, and Minneapolis previous to the Harmony performance and has just recently been shown on the screen. Over 1,000 people attended the performance which was excellently presented. YOU WILL OBEY, MAYOR ORDEN? • 37 • nu1 OUR ADVERTISERS (5-Star Supporters) We appreciate the support of our businessmen and patrons whose ads are listed below. Through their loyalty and support, our school annual this year has been improved and enlarged. Patronize those who have taken a personal interest in our school annual—it’s a mighty fine memory of pleasant and happy school days. BANKERS The First National Bank The Harmony State Bank CAFES Hanson's Cafe CLOTHING AND APPAREL Ruth Johnson’s Dry Goods Store Till Morem’s Toggery The Style Shoppe CREAMERY Harmony Creamery Locker Co. DAIRY Harmony Dairy DENTISTS Dr. F. V. Newell, D.D.S. Dr. C. Selvig, D.D.S. DOCTOR Dr. J. P. Nehring, M. D. DRUG STORE L. O. Hanson’s Drug Store ELEVATOR Harmony Feed Fuel Co. FEED MILL George A. Todd's Feed Mill GAS AND OIL PRODUCTS Patterson’s Skelly Service White’s Skelly Oil Company GROCERS Johnson’s Fairway Market McGee’s Home Trade Store HARDWARE Riseland’s Hardware Store Yates’ Our Own Hardware IMPLEMENT DEALERS Feda Farm Implement Co. Morem Farm Implement Co. Todd Implement Co. JEWELERS Jostcn Manufacturing Co. Tollefson Jewelry Store LAWYER George E. Frogner LUMBER Prosper Lumber Co. Harmony Lumber Co. NEWSPAPER Harmony News PHOTOGRAPHER Bue Studio and Gift Shop PUBLISHER (School Annual) W. A. Fisher Co. REFRESHMENTS Decorah Coca Cola Bottling Co. THEATER Jem Theater ■k J- U ne—.y f lan SL ow — — One =rj-ct: crHx S. Jrf' ccna • 38 • OUR JANITORS CHARLIE ARNS JUST another well- attended SCHOOL PARTY IMniiff™ Here and There A GREAT TOURNAMENT CROWD! THE 4 O'CLOCK PAUSE . ERVIN LUDWIG IT'S IMPOSSIBLE ...!! IT'S PERPLEXING • • |! AH. Z-Z-Z-Z-z-z . • 39 • FINAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CAPT ROELOFS Football Left to Right, First Row: L. Voile f son, N. Morem, R. Elliott, Mgrs. Second Row: R. A 7 er, I. Broadwater, M. O'Hara, C. Roelofs, J. Rostvold, J. Harstad, T. Just. Third Row: Mr. Stephon, Asst. Coach, D. Johnson, R. Kommerstad, R. Kingsbury, . Hanson, R. Mills, D. Sikkink, C. Ellingson, R. Sharp, Air. Aloren, Coach. Fourth Row: P. Hutton, K. Harstad, R. Alexander, R. Crotty, R. Todd, M. Bates, C. Hall. SMALL, BUT HARD HITTING! ALL SENIOR LINE THE SCREEN PASS IS OFF! 42. WITH SECONDS TO SPARE! SEASON’S RECORD Harmony . 0 Leroy 6 Harmony 6 Preston 0 Harmony 28 Spring Grove 6 Harmony . 33 Chatfield 0 Harmony . 0 Lanesboro 8 Harmony . 20 Rushford 0 T otals 87 20 Non conference. HARMONY 28 SPRING GROVE 6. CONFERENCE STANDINGS 1 It anty Three games stand out in the memory of all Cardinal Fans; namely, defeat of the champs, Preston, by a well executed screen play from Just to Hanson; defeat of the Cards by the Burros on their newly plowed field which resulted in three blocked punts for the Red Birds; and the complete and masterful finale at Rushford which stamped the Cards as the uncrowned champs. The non-conference defeat by the husky Leroy team was in itself a morale victory, since Harmony had suffered many lop-sided defeats in years past. Victories over Spring Grove and Chatfield were well earned, with the reserves doing the heavy scoring for the Cards. Harmony had a well-balanced line that proved too' much for the opposition and the backfield was fast and shifty with plenty of smart execution of plays. It was a real pleasure to watch our “uncrowned champs” cavort up and down the gridiron as no Harmony team has done in the last decade. Won Lost Pts. O.P. Pet. Preston 5 1 110 13 .833 Harmony 4 1 87 14 .800 Rushford 4 2 88 58 .666 Lanesboro 3 3 29 47 .500 Caledonia 1 2 33 44 .333 Chatfield 1 4 33 119 .250 Spring Grove 0 5 18 103 .000 ROY W. MOREN, COACH • 43 • Basketball T. Just SEASON’S RECORD 1942-43 Harmony Opponent 59 Lime Springs ....... 7 30 Alumni .............28 25 Cresco ............ 21 21 Preston ............20 49 Chatfield ..........21 26 Spring Grove........ 9 32 Decorah ............19 15 Spring Grove .......13 25 Canton .............23 32 Mabel ..............21 39 Chatfield ..........22 21 Canton .............23 20 Preston ............22 28 Mabel ..............23 31 Spring Grove .......19 32 Preston 18 43 Lanesboro ..........17 R. Todd • 44 • Coach Morett Left to Right, Seated: R. Kommerstad, C. Roelofs, D. Johnson, ll. Hanson, T. Just, R. Elliott. Standing: L. Tollefson, J. llarstad, R. Todd, Mr. Morcn, Coach, . R. Crotly, D. Morem, R. Miller, Mgr. Regional Consolation Winners District Champs and District I. Conference Standings Harmony 8 2 .800 Rushford 8 2 .800 Preston 7 3 .700 Canton 6 4 .600 Mabel 5 5 .500 Caledonia 5 5 .500 Chatfield 4 6 .400 Spring: Grove 4 6 .400 Houston 3 5 .375 Wykoff 2 4 .333 Lanesboro 2 6 .250 Peterson 2 6 .250 Conference Co-Champs 1942-43. B Team Left to Right, Seated: R. Rostvold, V. Michel, N. Morem, B. llarstad, B. llarstad. Standing: R. Miller, Mgr., V. Haugerud, D. Srkkink, K. Harstad, R. Sikkink, R. Johnson, Mr. Aloren, Coach. L«r C It a my — — The victorious Cards brought to Harmony more honors in 1942-43 than any previous team had in the last nine years. In brief, that is all that needs to be said! The Cards exhibited excellent ball all season and drew considerable comment because of their speed, fast break, and uncanny ball handling. They started the season as a strictly defensive ball club and then developed a scoring punch that was dangerous from any point on the floor. I hey held their opponents to less than 20 points a game while averaging better than 30 for themselves. Therein lies the story of the district champs! The most outstanding victories of the year were the 32 to 19 upset victory over the strong Decorah team; the 32 to 21 defeat of Mabel, last year’s champs; the clean-cut 32 to 18 victory over Preston, the real threat to the district crown ; and the terrific drive that defeated North-field for regional consolation honors by a score of 35 to 32. In the regional tournament, Harmony actually deserved second place on the basis of the scores turned in against their opponents. The playing season was reduced to ten conference games and as a result of the season’s play, Rushford and Harmony were named co-champions. Harmony did not meet Rushford during the season because of travel restrictions. In the district championship game with Lanes-boro, Harmony administered a devastating 43 to 17 defeat to the Burros to win the district crown. After a poor season, Lanesboro turned out to be the sensational team of the tournament until the championship game set them down. In the regional, Harmony was handicapped by the Austin Packers’ great height, but the Austin coach, Ove Bervin, stated that the Cards were the best team that they had played all season outside of Mason City, Iowa state champions. In the consolation, the Cards brought the house down with a terrific offensive that netted them 8 points in the opening two minutes of the final quarter from which the Northfielders never recovered. We are proud of our Champs because they won; played cool but smart ball; could win without getting chesty; and were always popular with the crowd because they never quit playing the game as true sportsmen! And we are proud, too, of our great coach who believed in fundamentals, training, and fairplay; who never expected the impossible; and who was always ready to give the players his best personal attention at all times. The Harmony Civic and Commerce Association presented the district champs, their manager, and coach with gold basketballs in recogniation of their fine seasonal and tournament play. AUSTIN HAD THE JUMP ON US! UP AND OVER — HANS SCORES AGAIN. The Harmony Civic and Commerce Association presented the district champs, their manager, and coach with gold basketballs in recognition of their fine seasonal and tournament play. Donnie Hob Tommy Sri tell Red BIG SMILES—WHY NOT? HARMONY 35, NORTHFIELD 32. Wilkie Dick Hans wm -3TX- Baseball Seated, Left to Right: D. Elliott, C. Burtneisler, R. Mills, R. Reuter, D. Serf ling, T. Just, 11. Hanson, J. liars tad, and R. Sharp. Standing: R. Helle, D. Wilken, D. Sikkink, At. O'Hara, H. Ivers, 1. Broadwater, D. Burtneister, D. Meyers, B. Harstad, A. Bigalk, and Coach R. W. Moren. • 48 •