Harmony High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harmony, MN)

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Locution. Left to right. First Row: C. Flynn, J. Harstad, T. W’hite, M. Rice, D. Ellingson, E. Sechrist, F. Sechrist, P. Bigalk, A. Kohlmeyer, S. Jacobson. Second Row: H. Bigalk. L. Storhoff, A. Olson, N. Jacobson, M. Winnabcrg, D. Soland, B Meyers, D. McKay, D. Afseth, J. Latcham, M. Michel, L. Yeoman, Mrs. Schnorenberg, Adviser. Third Row: R. Bowe, D. Elton, C. McKay, L. Fishbaugher, S. Roberts, E. Dahl, T. Kingsley, D. Heisterkamp, Q. Benson, A. Olson, D. Hutchison., C. Elton. Fourth Row: R. Johnson, B. Johnson, L. Inglebret, R. Applen, D. Drury, M. Quanrud. i When the school year rolled around again in 1944 it seemed to have a special meaning to us because we realized that we were Juniors. Ah, me what an eventful year it was! As a class we had many interesting experiences and since we considered this a most important year (and we’re sure most former juniors will agree) we had many important discussions and decisions to make with Mrs. Betty Schnorenberg our capable adviser. We have tried to participate in almost all school activities; band, glee club, mixed chorus, declam contests, social functions, class play, and last but not least—the prom which brought forth our best efforts and class ingenuity. Junior Class Officers: Margaret, secretary; Colleen, teasurer; Blake, vice-president; and Jill, president. Darleen, Tommy, Arlyn, and Marilyn check out some weekend reading from Mrs. Schnorenberg. • 16 • Lee, Merlin, Betty, and Bob prepare prom invitations for the gala Latin-American event that was the season s social highlight.

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Se tand We are now standing at the threshold—-preparing to face the world with the knowledge that we have received the best training possible in the four years we have been a part of Harmony High. Our schooling has been completed during one of the most critical periods in the history of the world, yet we have carried on despite all odds. As freshmen we were 58 and each of us was slowly working into the pattern of activities that fit his personality when the news came that our country was involved in a great world war. Each of us was stunned in a different way, but together we silently vowed to make victory our personal goal. Time passes in a hurry—busy days and happy days—days that found us gaining both in knowledge and experience—and then we found ourselves seniors. It seemed strange to sense that we were seniors, yet the realization of the work ahead made us set out with new eagerness. Each year, new honors had toppled into the class coffer; this year was to top them all for success. In athletics, the seniors were in the majority in both basketball and football and helped hold high the banner of victory and sportsmanship. Again in vocal music, band, and speech, the seniors led the way as the main cog of a machine grinding out a slow but certain victory. No doubt, one of the seniors’ most outstanding achievement, one in which every member of the class was responsible for its success, was the senior play, Mail Order Brides.’’ It was a success in itself, but the fact that 890 people attended proved that the people of Harmony had confidence in the ability of the senior class to put on a superior production. Hot competition between boys and girls helped set an attendance record that topped all previous ones. We have had our fun too, but many times heavy hearts have caused forced smiles. Yet the Isense of of excitement as we supported our basketball and football teams gave us fun and thrills that were hard to beat. Tournament time with its splash of color and excitement provided another thrill despite car National Honor Soeiety Members: Seated, Left to Right: Eleanore Dennstedt, Blaine Harstad, Donald Sikkmk, and Elwyn Nagel; Standing: Ines Owen, Anita Olson, Beverly Johnson, and Ethel Liudahl. pooling and crowding to make our little gas go farther. Then too, programs, school parties, and dances have provided recreation for a sometimes weary class. Each year it seems the war has come a little closer to our hearts—it has slowly made itself our own personal war. Friends of ours who had been members of the same organizations as we, reported missing in action—boys who had left their mark in school and engraved on our hearts—killed in the service of their country. Above all, the return of Rufus Alexander, one of 12 survivors of an original company of 250, with a wound received on the German front, made us realize that this was our war. His words helped to spur on a class that was already leading in the buying of bonds; to spur on a class that already was giving to the armed forces many of its members to continue the fight for freedom. We are graduating into a world of uncertainty, a world sure of victory, but not sure how to face it. The one important weapon with which we have to face this world, is a flexible education given us by teachers and an administration that realizes the importance of training for the world of tomorrow. The sands of time are running low. Graduation will make us alumni; you, our Alma Mater. May we ever hold her honor high and to her we give our thanks for the years gone by and best wishes for the years to come!

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Third Row: M. Lange, J. Todd, M. Quanrud, R. Johnson, G. Left to right. First Row: L. Lange, B. Myron, B. Koliha, A. Ruddick, P. Farrbank, K. White, L. Jacobson, T. Gruenzner, N. Hutton, L. Serf ling. Second Row: S. Jorgenson, L. McKenzie, K. Burmeister, N. Meyers, T. Riseland, D. Copeman, G. Copeman, D. Elton. R. Ruddick, L- Gallagher, D. Stortz, Mrs. Stephon, Adviser. White, R. Applen, Staplekamp, W. Hoag, J. Sanden, C. Amy. Thirty-one eager students comprise the most ambitious class in school . . . the sophomores. During the past year, we have all been very happy in the opportunities that have presented themselves. We found that in addition to our regular studies there were many new extracurricular activities in which we could participate . . . One-act plays . . . athletics . . . dramatics and speech . . . band . . . glee club. All of these have helped to build up a real school spirit . . . the kind of school spirit that sends a thrill up your back with every success that becomes a part of the school. Frank Ward is always on the job and here he is getting the chairs set for another evening entertainment. We have helped to build up a fine record through our own participation . . . cheerleading . . . athletics . . . free throw championship . . . homecoming responsibilities . . . and everything that makes for a fine school. Another year has past ... we stand at the threshold of our junior year . . . ahead we see our caps and gowns . . . the symbol of our high school education . . . Commencement in May of 1947. We shall return next year to emulate the fine record of the classes who have gone before and we shall help to keep up that fine school spirit. Sophomore Class Officers: Pearl, secretary; Keith, treasurer; Naomi, president; and Lois, vice-president. • 17 •