Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1939 volume:

Sx Libris 1939 TRUE BLUE by Students of Hudson High School Hudson, Wisconsin foreword. The aim of the 1939 True Blue Staff is to create an interesting and per- manent history of this year in Hud- son High School. Through writing and pictures we have tried to give you a glimpse of students, faculty, and the activities which have made up our school life. Editor c$Associate Editor - EBusiness oWCanager T obert c orsythe cAlton Broten ‘Wesley Ericsson 4 DEDICATED TO MISS ANN MURPHY A teacher whom we choose to call our friend and who for twenty-five years has offered her inspiring personality and varied abilities to the moulding of new Americans. She will remain to all who graduate from this school a symbol of the Hudson High School faculty. Contents I Faculty II Classes III Organizations IV Activities 6 faculty ZdcaaStA P. PocJz Superintendent]Hudson Public'Schools 1923 - 1939 faculty (Members on Opposite Tage.s i KTIIEL MATHEWS Social Science EDNA PHILLIPS Algebra Bookkeeping Business Practice KATHRYN GUNDERSON Departmental English HAROLD WALBRANDT Commercial Junior High Basketball EMIL ANDERSON Manual Training II HELEN HODGMAN Home Economics HELEN HUGHES Mathematics Debate KENNETH FLADAGER Departmental H istory Athletics HELEN SELLE English 1 and 11 III ANN MURPHY Geography HENRY BARGEN Science Boxing M EL ITT A KING Foreign Languages ELIZABETH PETERSON Nurse faculty ( Members on 'Tage 9 DAVID DAHL Instrumental Music Marching Band EDITH HANSON Vocal Music EVELYNJEKDEE Journalistic Activities English III and IV FRANCES KIDD Physical Education G. A. C. JENNY LEE Librarian HAROLD WEATHERHEAD History Dramatics RUTH JONES Biology Speech Declamatory 11 MERLE MICHAELSON Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Contest Solo 3, 4; Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2; Extemp. Speaking 1, 2, 3; Extemp. Reading 2; Rasketbail 1, 2, 3; One Act Plays 3, 4; All School Play 2; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3. 4; True Blue Staff 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 2; Playground 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Tachoperas 4; Oratory 1. EDNA EVENSON Mi ved Chorus 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Debate 1, 2; Declama- tion 2, 4; Extemp. Reading 1; Class Officer 4; Organization Officer 1, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3: Operetta 4; Playground 3; Student Council 1. 4; Tachoperas 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Merle Michaelson ......................... President Alton Broten ........................ Vice President Edna Evenson ............................. Secretary Wesley Erickson .......................... Treasurer Adviser—Miss Selle HONOR STUDENTS LYLE BAER BORGH1LD HANSEN VELMA BARTHOLOMEW FRANCES BIRKMOSE ALTON BROTEN ROBERT FORSYTHE JAMES GULLICKSON ORLANDO HOIAVAY HOLLY MERRELL MERLE MICHAELSON FRANCES OLSON PAUL THOMPSON 12 ISABELLE ANDERSON Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; B Glee Club 1; All School Play 2; G. A. C. 1, 2. 3, 4; Operetta 4. ALTA JANE ARNTSON B Glee Culb 1; Declamation 2; True Blue Staff 4; Times Staff 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tachop- eras 4. LYLE BAER Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2; Extemp. Reading 2; Organization Officer 4; True Blue fc'taff 2, 3, 4; Times Staff 3, 4; Hi Y 4; Christ- mas Pageant 3; Student Council 4. VELMA BART1IOLOMEW Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Paper Staff 1, 2. 4; Annual Staff 4; Drama Club 1, 2; Tachoperas 4; Orchestra 2. FRANCES BIRKMOSE Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Operetta 4; Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; Playground 4; Organiza- tion Officer 1, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1; Tachoperas 4. ALTON BROTEN Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Debate 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2; Extemp. Reading 2; B Basket- ball 3; Class Officer 4; Times Staff 4; Oper- etta 4; Student Council 4; Oratory 4; Tachop- eras 4; Extemp. Speaking 2, 3, 4; True Blue Staff 3, 4; Co-editor 4. RICHARD BRUNELLE Debate 1. 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Athletic Manager 2, 3; Operetta 1. FLORENCE BRUNNER G. A. C. 4; Tachoperas 4 ROBERTBUTTKE Football 4; One Act Play 3; Times Staff 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 2; Operetta 1; Playground 3; Jr. High Athletics 1. JEANNE CUNNINGHAM G. A. C. 2, 3. 4. CAROL DAI IL Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; One Act Play 1; True Blue Staff 4; Times Staff 3. 4; G. A. C. 1. 2, 3. 4; Tachoperas 4; Orchestra 2. 3, 4; Debate 1. WESLEY ERICKSON Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 3, 4; All School Play 2; Class Officer 1, 3. 4; Organization Officer 4; True Blue Staff 3. 4; Times Staff 2. 3; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3. 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Baseball 2, 3; Student Council 2. 3, 4. ELIZA B ET 11 F AI .T E Y S E K EUGENE GUGGEMOS Football 4; Basketball 3; Organiza- tion Officer 4; Hi Y 4; Baseball 3; Tachoperas 4. BORGHILD HANSEN Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; B Glee Club 1: True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 2, 3. 4; Christmas Pageant 2; Operetta 4: Student Council 4. ORLANDO HOLWAY Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Band lr 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2; Organization Officer 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2; Operetta 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Tennis 3, 4; Tachoperas 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Contest Solo 4. ROBERT FORSYTHE Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Contest Solo 4; Debate 1, 2, 3. 4; Declamation 2; Extemp. Speak- ing 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; One Act Play 1; All School Play 2; Times Staff 1. 2, 4; Hi Y 2, 3. 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2; Operetta 1, 4; Drum Major 3; Jr. High Athletics 1; Or- ganization Officer 4; Baseball 3, 4; Athletic Manager 1, 2; Student Coun- cil 3, 4; All School President 4; True Blue Staff 3, 4; Editor 4. MERESE GUISWITE True Blue Staff 4; G. A. C. 3. 4. VIRGINIA MAE HANSEN Glee Club 4; B Glee Club 1, 2; De- bate 1, 2; Girls’ Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Tachoperas 4. JANE HURST Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Contest Solo 3, 4; One Act Play 1; Class Officer 3; Girls’ Athle- tics 4; Christmas Pageant 2; Oper- etta 4; Student Council 2, 4; Tachop- eras 4. MA R ION GI LBERTSON Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Band 3. 4; Operetta 4. JAMES GULLICKSON Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2; Band 3; Declamation 2; Football 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Class Officer 2, 3; Activity Manager 3, 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 3; Operetta 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4. JOHN HARLANDER Mixed Chorus 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Co-captain 4; Bas- ketball 1. 2, 3. 4; Class Officer 3; Times Staff 3; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Play- ground 4; Jr. High Atheltics 1; Base- ball 2; Student Council 3, 4; All School Officer 4; Orchestra 3, 4. FLORENCE J ELI NEK Declamation 3, 4; One Act Play 4; Organization Officer 4; True Blue Staff 4; Times Staff 4; Playground 3; Tachoperas 4. BERNARD KINNEY Debate 1, 2, 3, 4: Extcmp. 1:'peaking 3; Boxing 3, 4; Glee Club 2. DORIS KOEHLER Girls’ Athletics 1, 2. DOROTHEA LYKSETT Glee Club 4; Debate 4; Declamation 2, 4; Extemp. Reading 1, 2, 3; All Lchool Play 2; True Blje Staff 3, 4; Times Sta.f 3, 4; G. A. C. 1, 2. 3. 4; Christmas Pageant 2, 3; Playground Tach pei as 4. HOLLY MERRELL Debate 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Extemp. Speak- ing 3; Boxing 3, 4; Baseball 2; Hi Y 4; Con- tent Solo 3, 4; Student Council 4. MADGE MERRELL GORDON MYRVOLD MARION NELSON FRANCES OLSON Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Debate 1; Class Officer 1; Organization Officer 4; True Blue Staff 3; G. A. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tachoperas 4; All School secretary 4; Operetta 4. LLOYD OLSON Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Debate 1, 4; Declamation 4; Extemp. Speaking 3, 4; One Act Play 3; Tennis 4; Times S’taff 4; Hi Y 4; Operetta 4; Playground 3; Tachoperas 4; Boxing 4. RUTH ELAINE OLSON G. A. C. X, 2, 3. GORDON PENMAN Football 1, 2, 3; B Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2; Boxing 3. 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Jr. High Athle- tics 1. MARY JANE PETERSON Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 4; Contest Solo 1, 2, 3. 4; Debate 1; Christmas Pageant 2, 3; Operetta 2, 4; Playground 4. FLORENCE RICHIE Girls’ Athletics 3, 4. SAM RICHIE Football 2, 3, 4; Co-captain 4; B Bas- ketball 2, 3: Hi Y 2. 3, 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Baseball 3, 4; Student Council 4. GEORGE RUESINK Boxing 3; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Football 4; B Bas- ketball 3. ELBERT SANDBERG Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 4; Jr. High Athletics 1. PHYLLIS SCHUSTER G. A. C. 1. ELMO SHEA Boxing 3, 4: Debate 1, 2; Football 2, 4; Hi Y 2, 3, 4; Tachoperas 4. WILLIS SOLHEIM Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Football 3, 4: Basketball 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 3; Operetta 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Baseball 3. FRANK TRUDELL Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Y 4; Operetta 2, 4; Playground 3, 4; Student Council 4; Stage Manager 2, 3, 4. SII IRLEY STAUFFACHER Girls’ Athletics 1. 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM WRIGHT Mixed Chorus 4; Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 1, 2; Declamation 1, 2; One Act Play 1, 2, 4; All School Play 2; True Blue Staff 4; Hi Y 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 1, 2, 3; Operetta 4; Playground 4; Tachoperas 4; Ten- nis 3. 4. PAUL THOMPSON Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 1; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Officer 1; Organization Officer 4: Hi Y 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1, 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Tennis 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3. 4; Contest Solo 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH YOUNG Football 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cap- tain 4; Jr. High Athletics 1; Baseball 3. 4; Hi Y 2, 3. 4: Tachoperas 4. HgpresentatiDe Senior 1939 ROBERT FORSYTHE (IT is fitting that Bob should have been selected by the faculty ' as Hudson’s most representative senior for 1939, for he has developed so many of those outstanding qualities that the title of “representative senior” implies. He has been an excellent student, has been a leader in school activities as shown by the fact that he was elected all school president, and he has had that fine type of character that would make his school justly proud of him. His activities have been varied and he has made unus- ual progress in many of them, especially in debate, extempor- aneous speaking, journalistic activities, and dramatic work. For these reasons the faculty is proud to present the award to a student who is so deserving of the honor. 17 Class of ’39 11E close of the 1938-’39 school year brings the end of the high school career of another group of Hudson seniors. “Men at some time are mas- ters of their fate”, and the senior class has successfully built up to this turning point of their lives through four years of work and play in Hudson High School and are now prepared to be the “masters of their fate.” The high school career of the senior class began in September, 1935, with an enrollment of seventy. Paul Thompson was elected as first class presi- dent; Frances Olson, vice president; Jane Hurst, secretary; and Lois Mae Berg, treasurer. Miss Selle, who became a member of the high school faculty at the same time we entered high school, was chosen to serve as class adviser. Early in the fall we were formally initiated and entertained by the seniors at the freshman-senior party. During our first year many of the class concentrated only on studying, others entered musical and forensic activities, and still others took part in ath- letics. We maintained a very high standing on the semester honor rolls, and had many students in both choral and instrumental musical activities. Joe Young and John Harlander became regular members of the high school B bas- ketball team and six freshmen played on the junior high basketball squad. Merle Michaelson was selected as an alternate on the debate team which repre- sented Hudson at Chippewa Falls. Receiving first place in the local humorous declamatory contest, Esther Solheim represented our school at the league for- ensic meet at River Falls. Merle Michaelson, president; Wesley Erickson, vice president: James Gullickson, secretary; Orlando Holway, treasurer; and Miss Selle were selected to the class offices in our sophomore year. Orlando Holway, Esther Solheim, Merle Michaelson, and Dorothea Lyksett represented Hudson in the 1937 league forensic contest. George Spencer, John Harlander, Sam Richie, and Paul Thompson represented the sophomore class on the football squad. Young and Harlander both advanced to the regular high school basketball team and Holly Merrell and Bob Forsythe gained the distinction of being selected to debate on the high school district debate team. Class officers in our junior year were John Harlander, president; James Gullickson, vice president; Merle Michaelson. secretary; and Wesley Erickson, treasurer. John Harlander and Sam Richie were elected co-captains of the 1938 football squad. Our class was again well represented in debate for Holly Merrell, Bob Forsythe, and Lyle Baer were made members of the district de- bate team. Florence Jelinek was sent to Milwaukee earlier in the year to read an original English essay over the radio; she also placed first in the local de- clamatory contest. Bob Forsythe and Merle Michaelson participated in the ex- temporaneous speaking contest in Eau Claire. On January 7 the junior and sophmore classes held a dinner and danc- ing party. The party, attended by ninety-eight students, was considered one of the outstanding social successes of the school year. An old fashioned veranda-garden scene formed the setting for the Junior Prom staged by our class for the seniors. The general arrangements committee was composed of Merese Guiswite, Florence Jelinek, Frances Olson, Dorothea Lyksett, James Gullickson, Wesley Erickson, Merle Michaelson, and John Harlander. In September of our senior year our class entertained the freshmen at a dinner dance and later held a basket social with the sophomores. Five of the six district debaters were seniors and Bob Forsythe was selected in the league extemporaneous speaking contest to enter the district meet. Three sen- iors were selected to participate in the school dec amatory contest and of these Florence Jelinek and Dorothea Lyksett entered the league finals. Football letters were awarded to Harlander, Richie, and Dick Brunelle. Twenty-six percent of the c ass had memberhsip in the concert band and an equally large number took part in glee club and mixed chorus. The honor roll of the senior class is one of the largest of the senior classes for many years. RgSUnUL; “THE HIDDEN ENEMY” By Dana Thomas Presented by Class of 1939 MAY 23, 1939 CAST Dodson, a detective..................................... Orlando Hohvay Daisy, his wife ....................................... Borghild Hansen Sylvia Garner, wealthy young woman ........................ Jane Hurst Phillip Mitchell, archaeologist ..................... James Gullickson Millicent La Rue, chorus girl .............................Carol Dahl Cathryn, the maid ......................................... Edna Evenson Stephen Thorne, an architect ........................ Merle Michaelson Mrs. Mortimer, a dowager............................ Mary Jane Peterson Miss Whittaker, a psychologist ........................ Florence Jelinek Richard Bond, industrialist ............................ William Wright Mr. Harold Weal herb ad—Director Act I Library of a country estate in New England. Late evening. Act II The same. Fift.en minutes !ater. Act III The same. A half-hour later. A mystery comedy in three acts, ‘The Hidden Enemy” tells the story of the Chicago detective and his wife. Daisy, who solve the baffling identity of Mr. Sedgway. The Chicago pair, with Millie, the chorus girl, furnish moments of hilarious comedy throughout the play. Senior Assistants: Stage— Frank T rudel. Make Up—Eugene Guggemos 19 (flass of ’40 Ol CTIVITY—class and individual—in study, extra curricular, social events, and in being a successful part of the school, have been the aims of the junior class since their entrance as freshmen into Hudson High School. An enrollment of seventy-seven members gave our class the distinction of being the largest class in school. We elected Don O’Connell, president of the freshmen class and Mr. Anderson, adviser. Other officers elected were Robert O’Connell, vice president; Margaret Simonson, secretary; and Mary Cameron, treasurer. Members of the class immediately became interested in extra-cur- ricular activities and during our first year, twenty-five per cent of our class was represented in musical activities, and thirty per cent of the school’s debaters were freshmen. Many of the boys took part in basketball, and several went out for football. Dan Lyksett and Bob Williamson were awarded baseball let- ters at the close of the year. So many freshmen girls entered girls’ athletics that it was necessary to provide for two teams to represent the class. In the fall of our sophomore year, we elected Marjorie Lee, president; Bob Williamson, vice president; Maxine Bethel, secretary, and Evelyn Rydeen, secretary. Miss Lee was selected to act as our class adviser. Grasping every opportunity to gain success for our class, we actively entered the budget ticket sale and later the homecoming ticket campaign. Our class was awarded the cash prize for the sale of budget tickets and did a very commendable job in selling homecoming tickets. As sophomores, Kenneth Michaelson, Bob Miller, Erling Strom, Nor- val Olson, and Baldwin Olson well represented the class in basketball. In base- ball Erling Strom and Dan Lyksett earned letters. The sophomore team won the championship game in girls’ volleyball, and later the Norwegians’ volleyball team, captained by Solveig Michaelson took the nationality title. Besides a fine representation in band, nine of the sophomores played in the high school orches- tra. Solveig Michaelson brought further honor to the class by being chosen to represent Hudson in the league declamatory contest at Ellsworth. In the course of the year, the sophomore and junior classes sponsored (together) a dinner dance. A very large attendance made the event very infor- mal and members of both classes agreed that it was the most successful party of the year. Marjorie Lee and John Harlander, class presidents, acted as gen- eral chairmen. Marjorie Lee was again elected class president when we became jun- iors. Miss Lee was chosen as adviser and Harold Olson, Patricia Claire Ryan, and Evelyn Rydeen were also elected to hold class offices. Jean and Jeanette Frey and Elinor Adams, three of the five high school cheer leaders, belong to the junior class. Erling Strom and Norval Olson earned letters in basketball and Erling Strom, Marvin Flattum, Baldwin Olson, Dorwin Lamkins, and Dan Lyksett were awarded football letters. Marvin Flattum was elected captain of the ’39 football team. This year several juniors have taken an active part in de- bate and Ethel Ahlgren served as an alternate on the debate team which repre- sented Hudson at the Divisional Debate Tournament at Chippewa Falls. The date of the Junior-Senior Prom was set for May 5. The gen- eral prom committee was composed of Marjorie Lee, class president; Patricia Claire Ryan, invitations; David Wilcox, orchestra; Mary Cameron, programs; Evelyn Rydeen, entertainment; Janet Williams, refreshments; Clarence Noreen, decorations; Dorwin Lamkins, lighting; Esther Solheim, publicity. 20 JUNIOR CLASS MEMBERSHIP Fourth Row—Frederick Schuster, Donald Lonnies, Erling Strom, Robert Guith, Dorwin Lamkins, Dan Lyk- sett, Robert illiamson, Robert O’Connell, Irving St. Ores, Frederick Nagel. Don Martin, Clarence Nor- een, Jack Livermore. 1 bird Row—Solveig Michaelson, Jane Trollen, Kenneth Michaelson, David Petersen, Baldwin Olson, Norval Olson, Harold Olson, Frank Dabruzzi, Marvin Flattum, Lyle Halberg, Harvey Hanson, Elmer Samson, Evelyn Rydeen, Verna Mae Jones, Helen Riedel. Second Row Helen Webster, Mary Rivard, Marjorie Erdman, Patricia Ryan, Charlotte Ball, Ruth Dob- son, Edith Johnson, Jane Sutherland, Margaret Simonson, Marjorie Lee, Elizabeth Brunner, Elaine Tracy, Florence Hagen, Elaine Hawkins, Lorraine Swanson, Mary Cameron. First Row Esther Solheim, Catherine Ryan, Helen Sandberg, Ruth Tappins, Marjorie Cowles, Eleanor Stauffacher, Janet Tracy, Elinor Adams, Jean Frey, Marion Lombard, Jeanette Frey, Charlotte Newton, Ethel Ahlgren, Maxine Bethel. OFFICERS 21 SOPHOMORE CLASS c OFFICERS fdent............................... John Gilbertson ic3 t esident ............ Thomas O’Brien 'Scmta v ,.................. Patricia Ryan ffsurer ....................Ceo e 'um ST CD EXT COCX Ejk TOESENTATIVE - f 0 - TouiStayberg ADVISER Miss Ruth (ones MEMBERSHIP Fourth Row—Rueben Richie, John Gilbertson, Thomas Johnston, Thomas O’Brien, Robert Simonson, Don- ald Wilcox. Third Row—Myrtle Swanlund, Evelyn Anderson, Catherine Florence, Charlotte Lyksett, Dorothy Gifford, Caroline Dabruzzi, Loretta Erdman. Second Row—Miss Jones, B:ttv Penman, Jenebe’.le Houck, Genevieve Nelson, Patricia Ryan, Cleo Helium, Mary Wink, Virginia Parsons, Marion Jennings. First Row—Ruby Spencer, Marion Bartosh, Charlotte Swanson, Chester Anderson, Vein Thompson, Betty Casaw. Phyllis Olson. Jean Carlson, Maxine Shern. fflass of ’41 (TO LING the smallest c’ass in high school, the sophomores are apparently rath- er timid about drawing too much attention to themselves. Individual ac- complishments and their social success, however, cannot be overlooked. In September 1937 we held our first class meeting and elected John Gilbertson, president; Lee Dooley, vice president; Norma Micklesen, secretary: and Jean Carlson, treasurer. Miss Jones was selected for our class adviser. The enrollment of our class was then fifty-nine. To introduce themselves to us and to show us how to relax from the routine of study we had already taken up, the seniors entertained us at a dinner dance early in the fall. Few of us actually relaxed for we had never danced before. However, every freshman made a fine attempt, and at the close of the evening we felt we had made a good beginning in the art of dancing and were ready for another party. I ater we entertained the seniors at a Kiddie party and they, as well as we. had a grand time in short skirts, carrying rattles and lolly- pops. During our first year, several freshmen entered glee club, band, debate, declam, and athletics. Five boys in our class played on the junior high basket- ball squad. Virginia Parsons well represented our class in all girls’ athletics. Robert Simonson added to the class accomplishments by being the only under- classman to place in the school declamatory contest. In the fall of our second year in high school our class enrollment was down to forty-nine. During the year, five more members left the class roll. We .again chose John Gilbertson for our class president and Miss Jones, adviser. Other sophomore class officers were Tom O’Brien, Patricia Ryan, and Cleo Helium. Chester Anderson, Rueben Richie, and Lee Dooley are already out- standing football players and to pep things up Wallace Jelinek joined the staff of cheer leaders. Cleo Helium and Wal’ace Jelinek both made fine showings in the school elimination declamatory contest this year. Chester Anderson was selected to represent our school in the extemporaneous reading contest in the league contest. Several members of the class were admitted to the Tachoperas club this year. In March, the sophomore and senior classes sponsored a basket social for their members. Prizes were awarded for the most cleverly decorated bas- kets. We danced to the tunes of a Wurlitzer, which unfortunately broke down in the middle of the evening. Spirits undaunted, we concluded the evening’s entertainment with Chinese checkers and other games, and despite the difficulty, th;‘ seniors and sophomores had a fine evening. Now we are hopefully looking forward to next year when we sponsor “the” social event of the year, the Junior Prom. 23 n sume (flass of ’42 Cg WO e?:cell nt debaters, two outstanding basketball players, a fine repre- sentation in band, glee club, forensics, and all athletics, give the freshman class good reason to feel they have successfully become a vital part of Hudson High School. The class has also maintained a good rating on the semester honor rolls and actively supported the school through their large sale of Homecoming tickets. Achievement in classes, in extra-curricular activities, and loyalty to school make their first year one of success for the class of ’42. The September enrollment of the freshman class was seventy members. Robert Olson was elected class president and Miss Hughes chosen as adviser. William Olson and Virginia Dahl served as the class vice president and secre- tary and Bernadine McDonald, treasurer. To represent the freshmen on the student council, we elected John Hoyer. Our first glimpse of high school social life was very satisfactory, for instead of being initiated, the seniors entertained us at a buffet supper early in September. Though very few of us had ever danced before, the seniors gal- lantly waltzed the evening away with us. Bingo and other games entertained the most timid and foot weary guests and hosts. The next highlight in the career of the class was during Homecoming week when we were awarded the cash prize that was offered to the class making the most successful Homecoming ticket campaign. The cash award, which was presented to our adviser during an assembly, made a very fine beginning for our treasury. Early in the school year sixteen freshmen took debate as an extra-cur- ricular activity. Curtis Solsvig and Carole Nvgard made superior showings in all their debates, both with Hudson freshman debaters and those from other schools. Later in the year, three members of our class entered the local extem- poraneous speaking contest, in which all other contestants were experienced upper-classmen. Curtis Solsvig again brought to light the possibilities of the class by receiving a third place rating. Bill and Bob Olson, one of the three sets of twins in our class, have the distinction of having made the high school basketball team during their first year of playing. Five freshman boys also played on the junior high team. Freshman and junior high girls interested in girls’ athletics formed a Jr. G. A. C. early in the fall. This is the first time in several years that under- classmen have been interested enough in girls’ athletics to organize. All fresh- men, Marian Webster, Bonnie Carlson, Helien Larson, Virginia Dahl, and Elizabeth Gund were elected officers and representative. There are several freshmen in the high school concert band and almost twenty per cent of the class are now taking instructions in instrumental music. Four freshmen, Ruth Lee, Ruth Brooker, Bonnie Carlson, and Herbert John- son, are already members of the school orchestra. rResume 24 FRESHMAN CLASS MEMBERSHIP Fourth Row—Jane Jenson, Marion Webster, John Jenson, Richard Hennessey, William Gartman, William Olson, James Corcoran, Edward Rock, Sherman Peterson, Phyllis Carlson, Ella Haugen, Clarice Christen- sen, Lorraine Cronk, Helien Larson, Rita Loughney. Third Row—Zane Hancock, Robert Olson, Ivan Lovaas, James Stayberg, Benedict Montbriand, Elizabeth A1 non, Herbert Johnson, Artice Carlson, Elizabeth Gund, Mary Kees, Violet Schwerm, Dorothy Myrvold, Jean Frazier, Mary Ann Kinney, Ruth Brooker, Felice Jorstad, Bernadine McDonald. Second Row—Arthur Olson, Miss Hughes, Sarah Scluillo, Alice O’Rourke, Rosemary Richie, Lois Chel- berg, Phyllis Olson, Lorna Davison, Donna Hill, Pearl Simonson, Carole Nygard, Peter Richie, Rosemary Cunningham, Bernice Lee, Kenneth Helmick, Kenneth Luebke, Kenneth Benoy. First Row—Raymond St. Ores, Harriet Benoy, Lucy Dabruzzi, Helen Udell. John Hover, Bernard Ander- son, Ralph Guggemos, Ralph Cowles, Douglas Myers, Henry Johnson, Joe Zezza, Ruth Lee, Virginia IDahl, Charles Thompson. President .... Vice President Secretary Treasurer .... OFFICERS ................ Robert Olson ............... William Olson .............. Virginia Dahl ......... Bernadine McDonald STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE John Hoyer ADVISER Miss Helen Hughes 25 Autographs 26 M Rgcreatioru dMusical cActivities Miss Edith Hanson CT fHE vocal section of our music department has made rapid progress in the last few years and under the direction of Miss Hanson has risen to the top and is respected as one of the more important de- partments in the school. The largest organization is the mixed chorus, which boasts a personnel of sixty persons. The first regu'ar mixed chorus was organized under Miss Han- son in 1928. At that time the chorus made no public appearances outside of an annual music contest while the membership of the chorus was restricted to twenty members by contest regulations. Gradually the chorus grew and improved until today we have a body of singers who make many public appearances and who have added prestige to the whole community. Out of this large choir are formed numerous minor vocal groups. Throughout the year these people make appearances on country school programs, in the high school assemblies, at the annual music festival in River Ealls, and many other places. The minor groups and their personnel include: Boys’ Quartet Chester Anderson ............. Bass Wesley Erickson .......... Baritone Merle Michaelson..............Tenor Paul Thompson ............... Tenor Roys’ Trio Wesley Erickson .......... Baritone Robert Forsythe .............. Bass Orlando Holway................Tenor Girls’ Sextette Patricia Ryan ..... Second Soprano Verna Mae Jones............ Soprano Elaine Tracy .............. Soprano Velma Barthomew .............. Alto Marjorie Lee ................. Alto Marion Lombard .. Second Soprano Mixed Ensemble Mary Jane Peterson ........ Soprano Jane Hurst ................ Soprano Catherine Ryan..............Soprano Evelyn Rydeen ................ Alto Carol Dahl ....................Alto Jane Sutherland................Alto Merle Michaelson ............ Tenor Paul Thompson ............... Tenor Chester Anderson ............. Bass Harold Olson ................. Bass 28 In Hudson c3figh School C £?i I E Hudson High School band as it is today is com- posed of forty-six pieces. The popularity of the band has been shown time and again as they have been invited to various events in neighboring com- munities. This year’s climax for the band members came when they appeared with the North Dakota University band under the direction of John E. Howard. A contributing factor to the success of the band is the steady work which is carried on with stu- dents individually during the school term and also in the summer vacation period. Each week during school Mr. Dahl gives every bandsman private lessons. Then in the summer a practice schedule is made out which provides for the continuation of private lessons as well as regular band practices. This has proved beneficial in that underclass- men have been more capable of taking the place of the seniors. Consequently, there has been a definite advancement in the work of the Hudson band. The high school orchestra with its twenty-four members is another instrumental group which has prospered under Mr. Dahl. Although the or- chestra doesn’t make as many outside appearances, it has a very high ranking. 'Hie orchestra furnishes the musical background for school plays, high school banquets, and programs for town organizations upon request. David Dahl TRAVELING WITH THE BAND Lexington Ball Park in St. Paul Tri-State 4-H Club Conventions in St. Paul November 9 St. Paul’s Winter Ice Carnival February 4 Stillwater High School Assembly November 17 Concert with the North Dakota Band in Hudson April 1 Opening of the Hudson Factory February 18 Music Contest at River Falls April 28 and 29 National Music Contest at Minneapolis May 19 29 Orchestra Personnel Violins Margaret Simonson Ruth Lee Helen Harrison Ruth Tappins Bonnie Carlson Helen Sandberg Violet Schwerm Lorraine Simonson Herbert Johnson Flute Patricia Ryan Clarinets Evelyn Rydeen Merle Michaelson Douglas Myers Alice Harrison Marjorie Lee Audrey Otterson Orlando Holway Iona Ryden Edna Evenson Horns Margaret Simonson Chester Anderson Eleanor Stauffacher Baritones Verna Mae Jones William Wright Robert Simonson Herbert Johnson Cello Verna Mae Jones John Gilbertson Robert Simonson Clarinet Marjorie Lee Evelyn Rydeen Saxophone Ruth Brooker Carol Dahl Oboe Mary Kees Trombone John Stavberg Cornet Paul Thompo n String Bass Merle Mlchaeson [hums Jane Sutherland David Petersen Viola Chester Anderson cBand rPersonnel Saxophones Carol Dahl Ruth Brooker Virginia Dahl Virginia Parsons Marion Thorson Oboe Ruth Lee Cornets Raymond St. Ores Kenneth Michaelson Cleo Helium John Harlander Edward Rock Paul Thompson John Hoyer Nathan Wiener Barbara Reiter Basses Holly Merrell James Staberg Lloyd Olson Lyle Ha'.berg Drums David Petersen Jane Sutherland Frank Trudell Wesley Erickson Elbert Sandberg T rombones John Stayberg Marion Gilbertson John Gilbertson Helen Udell Flutes Patricia Ryan Felice Jorstad 30 Upper Picture: High School Orchestra Lower Picture: High School Band Director: David E. Dahl Drum Major 1938 .......... Robert Forsythe Drum Major 1939 .... James Gullickson 31 (Elinor Organizations THROUGHOUT the year several sma'l ensembles have been organized: among these are the clarinet and saxophone quartets, brass ensemble, cornet and clarinet duets and the German band. These groups of musicians have played at various functions throughout the school year besides appearing at the music contest. Following is a personnel of the groups: GERMAN BAND Merle Michaelson Robert Simonson Holly Merrell Paul Thompson Herbert Johnson John Stayberg SAXOPHONE QUARTET Carol Dahl Ruth Brooker Merle Michaelson Evelyn Rydeen BRASS ENSEMBLE Tohti Harlander Verna Mae Jones John Stayberg Holly Merrell Margaret Simonson Paul Thompson CLARINET QUARTET Evelyn Rydeen Marjorie Lee Orlando Hoi way Merle Michaelson SWING BAND Evelyn Rydeen Carol Dahl Merle Michaelson John Harlander Lyle Halberg Orlando Holway Verna Mae Jones Wesley Erickson Paul Thompson 32 Minor Organizations . . play a big part in the high school. Many students form instru- mental and vocal duets, trios, quartets, and sextettes for programs and their own entertainment. Hudson High Swingsters Piiectoi Clarinet Trio: Marjorie Lee, Evelyn Rydeen,and Merle Michaelson John Hoyer and Nathan Wiener Sounding Their Trumpets orus ■ Fifth Row—Wesley Erickson, Chester Anderson, Elbert Sandberg, Robert Forsythe, Willis E'olheim, David Wilcox, Clarence Noreen. Fourth Row—Harold Olson, Arthur Olson, Lyle Hnlberg, Irving St. Ores, Henry Johnson, Edward Rock, Herbert Johnson, John Gilbertson, Paul Thompson, Louis Workman, Merle Michaelson, William Wright, Donald Lomnes, Frank Trudell, Harvey Hanson, Lloyd Olson, Alton Broten, Orlando Holway. Third Row—Douglas Myers, Evelyn Anderson, Frances Birkmose, Marion Lombard, Margaret Simonson, Isabelle An- derson, Jane Trollen, Genevieve Nelson, Borghild Hansen, Frances Olson, David Petersen, Kenneth Michaelson. Second Row—Helen Sandberg, Ruth Tappins, Elaine Tracy, Helen Webster, Edith Johnson, Cleo Helium, Evelyn Rydeen, Marian Jennings, Jane Sutherland, Velma Bartholomew, Marian Gilbertson. First Row—Catherine Ryan, Patricia Ryan, Mary Jane Peterson, Jane Hurst, Edna Evenson, Marjorie Lee, Verna Mae Jones, Carol Dahl, Charlotte Newton, Barabra Reiter, and Esther Solheim. Director—Miss Edith Hanson Accompanist—Mary Jane Peterson PUBLIC APPEARANCES Operetta: “In Old Vienna” ............. November 17, 18 Christmas Caroling Downtown ............... December 23 High School Christmas Program ............. December 23 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service ............ ... April 9 Music Contest at River Falls ............. April 28, 29 Bethel Lutheran Church ......................... May 12 National Music Contest ......................... May 18 34 Qiris’ Qlee Qlub MEMBERS OF GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB l.v Soprano— Ruth Brooker, Edna Evenson, Catherin Florence, Jane Hurst. Edith Johnson. Lorraine Cronk. Helien Larson, Char'otte Lyksett, Solveig Michaelson, Patty Ryan, Helen Sandberg, Maxine Shern, Ruth Tappins, Elaine Tracy, Helen Webster, Marion Webster. 2nd Soprano— Evelyn Andarson, Isabelle Anderson, Frances Birktnose, Betty Carlson, Ruth Casaw, Lucy Dabruzzi, Virginia Dahl, Carol Dahl, Cleo He’lum, Virginia Mae Hansen, Verna Mae Jones, Marion Lombard, Genevieve Nelson, Charlotte New- ton, Carole Nygard, Frances Olson, Betty Jane Penman, Barbara Reiter, Mary Rivard, Margaret Simonson, Jane Trollen. Alto— Velma Bartholomew, Ruth Dobson, Marion Gilbertson, Borghild Hansen, Imo- gene Helmick, Marion Jennings, Felice Jorstad. Mary Kees, Marjorie Lee, Ruth jcc, Dorothea Lyksett, Bernadine McDonald, Violet Schwerm, Esther Solheim. Jane Sutherland. Myrtle Swanlund, Marv Wink, Evelyn Rvdeen. Accompanist—Evelyn Rvdeen. £HK Girls’ Glee Club has the distinction of being (lie oldest musical organ- ization in our high school. The first glee club was organized in 1916. and has grown continually until at the present time it has a total membership of fifty-eight, the largest glee club Hudson has had. In 1929 it' was necessary to organize two glee clubs to give all the girls who wished to sing an oppor- tunity to do so. At that time the second glee club was1 open to a greater number of girls and from it were chosen the members of the first girls’ glee club. The senior glee club was called the Clef Club to distinguish it from the second glee club. During the course of this year rehearsals have been held on Wednes- day after school, and before the music contest, rehearsals were also held on Monday mornings. Due to the unusual size of the glee club it was necessary to cut it down and only forty-seven of the fifty-eight appeared at the music contest. 35 “IN OLD VIENNA” Musical Comedy in Three Acts Presented by MUSIC AND DRAMATIC DEPARTMENTS November 17 and 18, 1938 CAST OF CHARACTERS Hans Maier, proprietor of the Wurtzelpraeter Inn ............... Donald Lomnes Louisa, a waitress ............................................ Borghild Hansen Captain Kinski, Chief of Detective Bureau of Vienna ............ Billy Wright Bumski, Kinski’s faithful sleuth ................................ John Gilbertson Rumski, another of Kinski’s sleuths ..................... Kenneth Michaelson J. Jennison Jones, an advertising expert ....................... Robert Forsythe Jigo, a Hungarian Gypsy ........................................ Frank Dabruzzi Ilona, a Gypsy girl .............................................. Jane Hurst Arthur Crefont, a young American artist ......................... Paul Thompson June Pennington, an American heiress ......................... Catherine Ryan Jonas H. Pennington, proprietor of “Peter Piper Pickles” ... Orlando Holway Lady Vivian de Lancy, a charming English widow ........... Mary Jane Peterson Waiter ...................... Peddler ..................... American Girl ............... Gypsy Man ................... Gypsy Woman ................. Gypsy Girl .................. Gypsy Boy ................... Chorus of Tourists, Burgers, Waiters, and Gypsies. James Gullickson . Wesley Erickson Solveig Michaelson .... Harold Olson ...... Carol Dahl ... Patricia Ryan . Thomas Hughes Viennese Maidens, QAY and picturesque Vienna forms the setting for the arrival of Jonas Pen- nington, millionaire pickle manufacturer, and his daugther, June, who arc seeking refuge from anything relative to pickles. |. Jennison Jones, his advertising expert, is already there doing his job too well. When Lady de Lancy arrives on her annual search for her lost daughter, Kinski, the pompous Chief of Police, plots to substitute a local waitress for the lost girl. All events lead to the gypsy encampment where a magic pool reveals that Ilona, the supposed daughter of the chieftain Jigo, is Lady de Lancy’s daughter. Arthur Crefont, a struggling young artist, wins recognition of his art as well as June Pennington with whom he is in love. Kinski’s plot is exposed and Lady Vivian consents to become Mrs. Pennington while Ilona rewards Jones by promising to become his bride. DIRECTING STAFF Music ................................. Miss Hanson Dramatics and Stage Director ........ Mr. Weatherhead Orchestra ................................ Mr. Dahl Costuming and Make-up ..... Miss Jones and Tachoperas Dancing .................................. Miss Kidd rRjver tyalls (fJtlusic festival Hudson High School's musicians contested with students from eigh- teen other schools in the River Falls Music Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 28 and 29 and carried off high honors in all divisions. The Hudson students compiled a total of eighteen first ratings, eight second ratings, and one third rating. In addition, they were awarded the trophy in the marching band contest. SOLOISTS Tenor, Paul Thompson, First; Baritone, Boh Forsythe, First; Soprano, Jane Hurst, First; Soprano, Catherine Ryan, First; Soprano, Mary Jane Peter- son, First; Cornet, Paul Thomppson, Second; Cornet, John Floyer, Second; Clarinet, Evelyn Rydeen, First; Clarinet, Merle Michaelson, Second; Piano, Orlando Holway, Second; Trombone, John Stayberg, Third; Tuba, Holly Merrell, First; Drum, Jane Sutherland, First; Oboe, Ruth Lee, Second; French Horn, Margaret Simonson, Second; Violin, Margaret Simonson, Second. GROUP ORGANIZATIONS Group Personnel Rating Boys’ Trio Bob Forsythe, Orlando Holway, Wesley Erickson. Second Girls’ Sextet Verna Mae Jones, Marion Lombard, Patricia Ryan, Elaine Tracy, Marjorie Lee, Velma Bartholomew. First Madrigal Group Harold Olson, Chester Anderson, Merle Michaelson, Paul Thompson, Mary Jane Peterson, Catherine Ryan, Carol Dahl, Jane Hurst, Jane Sutherland, Evelyn Rydeen. First Clarinet Quartet Marjorie Lee, Orlando Holway, Evelyn Rydeen, Merle Michaelson.. First Saxaphone Quartet Ruth Brooker, Merle Michaelson, Ev- elyn Rydeen, Carol Dahl. First Brass Choir Holly Merrell, Margaret Simonson, Ver- na Mae Jones, John Harlander, Paul Thompson, John Stayberg. First Girls’ Glee Club Forty-eight voices. First Mixed Chorus Fifty-seven voices. First Band Playing Thirty-eight pieces. First Band Sight Reading First Orchestra Twenty-four pieces. Playing First Sight Reading Second 33 “THE BOY COMES HOME” Serio-Comedy PRESENTED IN TRI-SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT Hudson .......... December 9, 1938 New Richmond..... December 12, 1938 River Falls .... December 14, 1938 CHARACTERS James (a stern old uncle) .................. Merle Michaelson Philip (soldier and James’ nephew) ..................... Billy Wright Emily (James’ wife) ................................. Florence Jelinek Mrs. Higgins (the cook) ...................... Elaine Tracy Mary (the maid) ............................. Jane Sutherland Philip returns from the World War to find his Uncle James still de- termined to have him enter the jam business. A dream in which Philip threat- ens him with a gun convinces him to allow Philip to do as he pleases about his profession. Director—Miss Helen Selle 39 A HI-Y LUNCHEON MEETING Paul Thompson HI Y OFFICERS Wesley Erickson Vice President Orlando Holway and Treasurer Mr. Rock—Adviser HI Y MEMBERSHIP 1938-’39 Chester Anderson Thomas Johnston Sam Ricnie Lyle Baer Dorwin Lamkins George Ruesink Richard Brunelle Donald Lomnes Elmer Samson Robert Buttke Dan Lyksett Elmo Shea Frank Dabruzzi Holly Merrell Robert Simonson Wesley Erickson Kenneth Michaelson John Stayberg Robert Forsythe Merle Michaelson Irving St. Ores John Frey Robert Miller Paul Thompson John Gilbertson Frederick Nagel Frank Trudell Eugene Guggemos Clarence Noreen David Wilcox James Gullickson Harold Olson Donald Wilcox John Harlander Lloyd Olson William Wright Edwin Helmick Gordon Penman Joseph Young Orlando Holway David Petersen Wallace Jelinek Rueben Richie 40 eMeetings for ig g October 25—Business Meeting and Initiation November 10—Clean Speech—Rev. Douglas Marks November 25-26—Older Boys’ Conference December 8—Safety Meeting—Motion Pictures December 22—Luncheon Meeting—Singing and Business January 12—Clean Living—C. Stanley Lamb January 26—Personality Adjustment—Mr. Rock February 21—Hi-Y Varieties of ’39 February 23—Social Adjustment—Mr. Weatherhead March 23—Clean Scholarship—J. P. Jacobson April 11—Vocational Adjustment—Mr. Drokins April 27—Business Meeting May 8—All School Banquet May 11—Election of Officers May 19—Annual Hi-Y Picnic A YEAR WITH THE HI-Y VERY busy and profitable year was enjoyed by the Hi-Y Club. Under the leadership of Paul Thompson the club upheld its tradition of promoting higher standards of Christian character. At each of the regular monthly meetings an outside speaker was se- cured to advise the members on important social and vocational topics. Rever- end Marks spoke on “Clean Speech”, and Hi-Y field secretary C. Stanley Lamb, on Clean Living”. Other topics discussed were Social Adjustment, Clean Scholarship, and Vocational Adjustments. During the year the c ub achieved one of its greatest ambitions when a recreation room for club members was opened on the second floor of the grade building. The club again sponsored the Annual All-School Activity Banquet in May. Other successful projects included placing a fence around the foot- ball field, decoration of the lower hall during the holiday season, and a party held jointly with the G. A. C. Perhaps the greatest accomplishment of the year was the presentation of the club’s annual program in February. A radio broadcast was chosen as the theme. The entire skit was written by a committee composed of Paul Thompson, William Wright, and Merle Micliaelson. The program included plays, music, impersonations, and sound effects. 41 ''Sachoperas OFFICERS President ............................. Florence Jelinek Vice President ......................... William Wright Secretary ........................... Eugene Guggemos Adviser—Miss Ruth Jones Adams, Elinor Ahlgren, Ethel Arntson, Alta Jane Baer, Lyle Bartholomew, Velma Bethel, Maxine Birkmose, Frances Broten, Alton Brunner, Florence Carlson, Jean Cowles, Marjorie Dahl, Carol Evenson, Edna Forsythe, Robert Frey, Jeanette Gifford, Dorothy MEMBERS Hansen, Virginia Mae Hawkins, Elayne Holway, Orlando Houck, Jenebelle Hurst, Jane Jelinek, Wallace Jennings, Marion Jones, Verna Mae Lamkins, Dorwin Lombard, Marion Lomnes, Donald Lyksett, Dorothea Michaelson, Merle Olson, Frances Olson, Lloyd Peterson, Mary Jane Riedel, Helen Rydeen, Evelyn Sandberg, Elbert Shea, Elmo Simonson, Margaret Solheim, Esther Tappins, Ruth Tracy, Elaine Tracy, Janet Trollen, Jane Trudell, Frank Webster, Helen Wilcox, David Young, Joe TACHOPERAS CT rTIE Speech Club was organized last fall in order to acquaint its members with the many phases of speech in addition to public speaking. The membership is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and is limited to fifty students. The mechanics of play production have been one of the fields of speech work which the organization has studied. Several of its regular meetings have been devoted to makeup, scenery, lighting, and costumes. Speech work in the field of radio has been another of its activities. Since the audience cannot see the actions of the speaker, he is taught to put his ideas across by use of the voice alone. In connection with this, the ciub has encouraged capable students to write original skits. Some of the interesting activities of this organization include story telling, reading, and pantomimes. The work of the club is not merely confined to the regular meetings. The club produced an introductory program before the student body last fail. In the spring the club presented another assembly program to show the ad- vancement of the organization during the year. Several of the Tachoperas were selected to appear on various country school programs. A constitution which was adopted shortly after it was organized pro- vides for a regular meeting every other Thursday. These have included both business and social meetings. 42 Hudson 'Debate 0ub President ................................ Robert Forsythe Secretary...................................... Lyle Baer r Student Council Representative............. Holly Merrell Adviser................................Miss Helen Hughes Miss Helen Hughes C7£?HE Hudson Debate Club was formed as a permanent organization last year. All high school debaters automatically become members of the club and may wear the club pin after participating in debate for one year. This year the organization has a membership of forty-six. The club’s main project of the 1938-’39 season was sponsoring the second annual Hudson Interstate Debate Tournament, which was attended by seventeen schools. For this tourney, which was held on January 28, the club furnished all the timekeei ers and chairmen. In the spring the Debate Club sponsored junior high debate. The members of the club coached the younger students and judged the debates. HUDSON INTERSTATE DEBATE TOURNAMENT Sixteen Minnesota and Wisconsin schools attended the second annual Hudson Interstate Debate Tournament held on Saturday, January 28. The tourney was sponsored by the Hudson Debate Club. Hudson won undisputed first place in the competition by winning all six of its debates. Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Frederic all tied for second place with five out of six debates. The local school also had the honor of having Bob Forsythe, second negative shaker, selected as the best debater in the tournament. Bob was the only debater to compile a perfect score of fifteen points in three debates. The eight best individual speakers were awarded medals by the Debate Club. Hudson’s opposition in the six debates included Eau Claire, St. Croix Falls, Cretin of St. Paul, St. Patrick’s of Eau Claire, New Richmond, and Clear I,ake. Frances Birkmose and Alton Broten upheld the affirmative for Hud- son. The negative team was composed of Holly Merrell and Bob Forsythe. The schools competing included Amery, Baldwin, Chippewa Falls, Clear I -ake, Eau Claire, Frederic, Ladysmith, Menomonie, New Richmond, River Falls, St. Croix Falls, St. Patrick’s of Eau Claire. Hudson, Cretin of St. Paul, Roosevelt High and Minnehaha Academy of Minneapolis. The committee in charge included Merle Michaelson, general chair- man; Lyle Baer, secretary of the Debate Club; Alton Broten, publicity man- ager ; and Miss Hughes, adviser. 43 i938',39 Debate Scheduleis November 20 . December 9-10 January 25 January 28 February 17-18 ... River Fa Is Teachers College .... New Richmond High School Fau Claire: Freshmen-Sophomore .. Hudson Interstate Tournament Chippewa Falls District Tourney State question for 1938-’39—Resolved: “That the United States Should Estab- lish An Alliance With Great Britain.” SUMMARY DEBATE SEASON C HE 1938-’39 debate season was very successful with the local squad win- ning three first places, a second, and a fifth place ranking in the five tournaments that Hudson attended. Twelve took debate as a class while thirty- four students chose it as an extra-curricular activity. All tournament debates were based ujx n the state question, Resolved: That the United States Should Establish An Alliance With Great Britain. The Hudson debaters began their interschool competition by capturing first place at the River Falls Tournament on Saturday, November 20. Merle Michaelson and Bob Forsythe paced the Hudson teams with a perfect score of sixteen points in four debates. The local squad took both first and second place at the New Richmond Tourney on December 9 and 10. Alton Broten, Bob Forsythe, Frances Birk- mose, and Lyle Baer represented Hudson. In this annual contest each debater draws his colleague from another school. In the finals Alton Broten with his partner from Chippewa Falls defeated Bob Forsythe and his Stillwater col- league in a close debate. Bob Forsythe was chosen for the all-tournament team and received more votes than any other debater. The annual freshmen-sophomore tournament at Eau Claire was held on Wednesday, January 25. The Hudson underclassmen tied for second with Menomonie winning undisputed first place. Carole Nygard represented Hudson on the all-tournament team. Hudson will lose ten members of the debate squad by graduation this year. These include Bob Forsythe, Alton Broten, Holly Merrill. Frances Birkmose, Lyle Baer, Bernard Kinney, Lloyd Olson, Dorothea Lyksett, Bil y Wright, and Merle Michaelson. 1938-’39 DEBATE CLUB MEMBERSHIP Lyle Baer Robert Forsythe Frances Birkmose Alton Broten Holly Merrell Dorothea Lyksett Maxine Bethel Bernard Kinney Ruth Tappins John Gilbertson John Stavbcrg Lloyd Olson Thomas O’Brien John Hoyer Merle Michaelson Ethel Ahlgren Helen Riedel Charlotte Newton Frank Dabruzzi Billy Wright Harold Olson Esther Solheim Irving St. Ores Jenebelle Houck Marion Jennings David Wilcox Elmer Samson Douglas Myers 1 lenry Johnson Otis Clymer Dorothy Myrvold Betty Carlson Bonnie Carlson William Holway Mary Ann Kinney Imogene Helmick Thomas Hughes Elizabeth Almen Marion Webster Curtis Solsvig Carole Nygard Pearl Simonson Rita Loughney Audrey Otterson Arthur Olson Harriet Benoy 44 Left to right: Alton Broten, Maxine Bethel, Holly Merrell, Robert Forsythe, Lyle Baer (speaker). Merle Michaelson, Frances Birkmose, Dorothea Lyksett, Bernard Kinney. CHIPPEWA FALLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT C? HE local debate squad closed the season by winning fifth place in the Chippewa Falls District Tournament held on Friday and Saturday, Feb- ruary 17 and 18. Twenty-seven schools attended the tournament. Frances Birkmose and Alton Broten were on the affirmative while Holly Merrell and Robert Forsythe upheld the negative. Lyle Baer and Ethel Ahlgren served as alternates for the affirmative and negative, respectively. Graduation will deprive the debate squad of all of these members except Ethel Ahlgren. In the four preliminary rounds Hudson’s affirmative defeated Augus- ta, Barron, Chetek, and then lost to Chippewa Falls. The negative were victorious over Neillsville. River Falls, and St. Croix Falls before bowing to Menomonie. By virtue of its six victories in eight debates Hudson entered the semi-finals with eight other schools. The nine schools were divided into three triangles with Frederic and Menomonie sharing Hudson's bracket. The Hudson negative defeated Frederic; Frederic negative was victorious over Menomonie; and Menomonie negative took the decision from Hudson’s affirmative. Since each had won and lost one debate the three schools were tied. In order to se'ect the winner the points earned by each school were tabulated. In this respect Frederic nosed out Hudson by the slender margin of two points and therein- entered the finals to compete with the other triangle winners, Fan Clarie and River Falls. Eau Claire was victorious in the finals. The local debaters had a clear record over all three finalists. Hudson defeated both River Falls and Frederic in the tourney. In their only direct en- counter with Eau Claire this year Hudson defeated them at the local tourney. Hudson maintained its record of having reached the semi-finals everv year since the tournament was inaugurated six years ago. Chippewa Falls and F'au Claire are the only schools who have matched this record. 45 Logic and Eloquence FORENSIC SCHEDULE March 27 ................................. Local Declamatory Contest March 28 ........................... Local Extempore Speaking Contest April 13 ................................ League Speech Meet: Hudson April 22 .......................... District Speech Meet: River Falls Coaches: Miss Helen Hughes, extemporaneous speaking Miss Ruth Jones, extempore reading, declamatory LEAGUE SPEECH MEET CT UDSON played host to the league Meet here April 13. River Falls, New Richmond, and Hudson high schools participated. Each school entered two students in each of the four contest divisions—extempore speaking, extempore reading, and humorous and non humorous declam. Bob Forsythe won second place in speaking and represented the league in the district contest at River Falls Teachers College. SPEAKING District Representative: Robert Forsythe League Representatives: Robert Forsythe Alton Broten Other Local Participants: Curtis So'.svig Ethel Ahlgren Lloyd Olson Thomas Hughes Mary Ann Kinney Imogene Helmick READING League Representatives: Maxine Bethel Chester Anderson Other Local Participants: Verna Mae Jones Ruth Tappins Genevieve Nelson Helen Webster ORIGINAL ORATORY Merle Michaelson Alton Broten Frank Dabruzzi DECLAMATORY NON HUMOROUS League Representatives: Florence Jelinek Dorothea Lyksett Other Local Participants: Cleo Helium Carole Nygard HUMOROUS League Representatives: Iona Ryden Esther Solheim Other Local Participants: Edna Evenson Vivian Egbert Wallace Jelinek Helen Riedel tv (gesture and nterpnetaiioru 46 Student fBody Officers .... President Vice President .... Secretary Robert Forsythe John Harlander Frances Olson cActivity ePttanagers James Gullickson .................. Senior Activity Manager John Stayberg .................... Junior Activity Manager Student Body Officers Activity Managers 47 Upper Picture: True Hue Staff Lower Picture: True Blue Times Staff TRUE BLUE TIMES CTS’IIE True Blue Times Staff is composed of stucLnts who are interested in writing articles on school events for publication in the semi-monthly school paper and the Hudson Star Observer. When there is no journalism class a group of interested students carry on this work as an extra curricular activity. This semester’s staff inc'uded Velma Bartholomew, Florence Jelinek, Robert Forsythe, Alton Broten, Dorothea Lyksett, I .vie Baer, Carol Dahl, El- mer Samson, William Zappa, Robert Buttke, Harold Olson, L'.oyd Olson, and Marjorie L:e. Miss Jerdee acted as adviser. 48 ©rue 63lue Staff Editor Robert Forsythe Associate Editor Alton Broten Business Manager Wesley Erickson Assistant Business Manager David Petersen Literary Editor Velma Bartholomew Senior Editor Dorothea Lyksett Junior Editor Mary Cameron Sophomore Editor Maxine Shern Freshman Editor Rita Loughney Snap-shot Editor Elmer Samson Hi-Y Merle Michaelson Vocal Organizations Verna Mae Jones Band and Orchestra Carol Dahl Dramatics William Wright Forensics Lyle Baer Girls’ Athletics Helen Riedel Alta Jane Arntson Boys’ Athletics Harold Olson Features Florence Jelinek Art Clarence Noreen Typists Borghild Hansen Merese Guiswite Adviser Miss Jerdee 49 G. A. C. and Girls' Athletics SENIOR G. A. C. OFFICERS President ..................................................... Frances Olson Vice President ................................................ Frances Birkmose Secretary ..................................................... Edna Evenson Treasurer and Council Representative .............................. Helen Riedel Point Secretary ............................................... Evelyn Rydeen HEADS OF SPORTS Fieldball ........................................ Jean Frey Volleyball ............................. Alta Jane Arntson Basketball ............................................ Janet Williams Kittenball .................................. Borghild Hansen SENIOR G. A. C. MEMBERS Elinor Adams Jeanette Frey Barbara Reiter Ethel Ahlgren Merese Guiswite Helen Riedel Evelyn Anderson Virginia Mae Hanson Catherine Ryan Isabelle Anderson Borghild Hansen Patricia Claire Ryan Alta Jane Arntson Elaine Hawkins Patricia Ryan Frances Birkmose Cleo Helium Evelyn Rydeen Elizabeth Brunner Edith Johnson Mary Rivard Florence Brunner Verna Mae Jones Helen Sandberg Mary Cameron Marjorie Lee Maxine Shern Ruth Casaw Charlotte Lyksett Margaret Simonson Jeanne Cunningham Dorothea Lyksett Jane Sutherland Carol Dahl Solveig Michaelson Ruth Tappins Ruth Dobson Charlotte Newton Jane Trollen Edna Evenson Marion Lombard Helen Webster Katherine Florence Frances Olson Janet Williams Jean Frey Betty I’enman Mary Wink Virginia Parsons 50 Upper Picture: G. A. C. Playday in 1938 Lower Picture: Girls' Initiation at the Homecoming an Frey Alta Jane Arntson Janet Williams Jane Trollen Qiris’ cAthletics FIELDBALL During, the fall months, the girls’ athletics took the form of fieldball activities under the leadership of Jean Frey. The juniors were able to win the championship by defeating the junior-senior team in the championship game by the score of 11-6. This game was fought on October 21, 1938. They also defeated the freshmen 13-3, and the sophomores 1-0 (a forfeit). The consolation series was won by the freshmen through a game forfeited by the sophomores. The team managers were as follows: Freshman......... Bonnie Carlson Junior Jane Trollen Sophomore....... Virginia Parsons Junior-Senior ... Alta Jane Arntson GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL This year volleyball, under the management of Alta Jane Arntson, was divided into three parts. There are color teams, nationality teams, and the class tournament. The Browns, captained by Solveig Michaelson, defeated Barbara Reiter’s Purple squad by a score of 29-11. The Norwegian team, which was composed of Solveig Michaelson, captain; Alta Jane Arntson, Edna Evenson, Frances Olson, Borghild Hansen, Florence Hagen, Jane Jensen, Phyllis Olson, and Maxine Shern, defeated the English in the championship game by a score of 34-13. The nationality teams and their captains were the following: Norwegian ........ Solveig Michaelson English Jane Hurst Italian ............. Florence Richie German Jean Frey Swedes ............. Elizabeth Almen Irish ............... Marion Lombard Scotch ......... Margaret Simonson French.................. Mary Rivard The Junior Class took championship for the third time this school year by defeating the Seniors in class volleyball 31-24. High scorers in the tournament were Marjorie Lee, Borghild Hansen, Betty Guild, Verna Mae Jones, Solveig Michaelson, Isabelle Anderson, Helen Riedel, Alta Jane Arntson, and Mary Wink. The girls playing in the class tournament earned 100 points, but only 25 points were given for nationality and color teams. BASKETBALL By defeating the Senior team, 18-12, the Junior Blues won the girls’ basketball tournament with four wins and no losses. Other victories were the following: Freshman 44-2, Sophomore 36-11, and Junior Red 2-0. In their unmarred season of four victories, the championship Blue team scored a total of 100 points against their opponents’ 25. The members of the team were as follows: Forwards-—Solveig Mi- chaelson, Marion I ombard, Mary Cameron, Ethel Ahlgren, Charlotte Ball, and Helen Webster. Guards—Helen Riedel, Marjorie Lee, and Margaret Simonson. The five teams which participated in this year’s tournament were captained by the following: Freshman, Bonnie Carlson; Sophomores, Virginia Parsons; Junior Reds, Evelyn Rydeen; Junior Blues, Helen Riedel; Seniors, Borghild Hansen. This year’s head of basketball was Janet Williams. GIRLS’ KITTEN BALL The kittenball tournament held in the spring of the year will be con- ducted under the leadership of Borghild Hansen. This tournament is carried out in the same way as the others throughout the year. There are four class teams which compete for the title. The class of 1940 won the tournament in 1938. As the annual goes to press the tournament has not been conducted so further information is not available. 52 HISTORY OF THE G. A. C. PLAYDAY HE Hudson G. A. C., with Irena Schultz as the chairman, sponsored their first playday at Hudson High School in May, 1929. This playday marked the first attempt to hold such a form of interschool participation in this section of the state. It was only after much persuasion on the part of the local G. A. C. that they were able to receive the cooperation of these five visiting schools: Prescott, River Falls, Hammond, Baldwin, and New Richmond. During the course of the day the girls took part in relays, hall throwing, dashes, and stand- ing broadjumps. The success of this first playday was so great that it has become an annual event of the G. A. C. The next playday, which was somewhat enlarged, found the same schools attending hut more team games were adopted. The next year, the G. A. C. attempted a winter playday which found the girls participating in skating and tobogganing. This type of event was tried several other times, but due to uncertain weather conditions it was aban- doned. In 1938 one of the most successful playdays was held with Edith Ahlgren heading the committee. Schools which have joined us since the first playday are Rice Hike, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, St. Croix Falls, and River Falls Teachers College. Much of the success of these annual playdays is due to the girls' cap- able adviser, Miss Kidd. Under her supervision the committees have succeeded in presenting these playdays. Miss Frances Kidd Faculty Adviser of G. A. C. “OUR GOOD WILE SPORT DAY” TENTH ANNUAL PLAYDAY Date ..................................... Saturday, April 22, 1939 Schools Represented: Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Prescott, Baldwin, River Falls, New Richmond, Hudson Day’s Program: Registration ...... Competitive Games Luncheon .......... Social Hour ....... .. 9:30 A. M. 10 to 12 A. M. . 12:30 P. M. .. 1 :30 A. M. General Committee: General Chairman ... Program and Awards Reception .......... Decoration ......... Equipment .......... Invitation ......... Alta jane Arntson ... Barbara Reiter .. .. Helen Riedel .. Jane Sutherland . Borghild Hansen Solveig M ichae'.son Hostesses: Isabelle Anderson, Solveig Michaelson, Marjorie Lee, Jean Frey, Mary Cameron, Florence Brunner. Hudson Representatives: Elinor Adams, Ethel Ahlgren, Frances Birkmose, Elizabeth Brunner, Jeanette Frey, Verna Mae Jones, Marion Lom- bard, Barbara Reiter, Patricia Ryan, Margaret Simonson, Helen Web- ster, Janet Williams, Dorothea Lyksett. Junior Q. S . (J. The Junior Girls’ Athletic Club was formed on October 10. 1938, when the Senior G. A. C. officers and Heads of Sports accompanied all eighth grade and freshman girls who are interested in forming a Junior Club, on a wiener roast at Sanatorium Point. At this time the Junior G. A. C. officers were elected. At a later meeting, the club elected a Junior Head of Sports to give experience and training to the younger girls. JUNIOR G. A. C. OFFICERS President ................................... Marian Webster Vice President and Point Secretary .......... Phyllis Carlson Secretary ................................... Helien Larson Treasurer ................................... Virginia Dahl Council Representative ...................... Elizabeth Gund JUNIOR HEAD OF SPORTS Basketball .................................... Elizabeth Almen Volleyball ........................................ Donna Hill Kittenball ........................................ Mary Kees JUNIOR G. A. C. MEMBERS Elizabeth Almen Patsy Brooker Betty Carlson Bonnie Carlson Clarice Christensen Claribel Clair Virginia Dahl Dorothy Detlefson Vivian Egbert Jean Frazier Elizabeth Gund Blanche Hansen Ella Haugen Donna Hill Roberta Hill Mavis Johnson Felice Jorstad Mary Kees Mary Ann Kinney Helien Larson Ruth Lee Bernadine McDonald Phyllis Olson Audrey Otterson Jane Peterson Iona Ryden Olivia Sandberg Violet Schwerm Sarah Schullo Flora Ann Simonson Lorraine Simonson Pearl Simonson Georgine Sweet Helen Udell Joyce Udell Dorothy Wallace Marion Webster Mary Kees 54 Fourth Row—Harold Olson, Mr. Fladager, Mr. Anderson, Robert Forsythe. Third Row—Frank Dabruzzi, David Wilcox, Clarence Noreen, George Ruesink, Eugene Guggemos, Elmo Shea, Donald Lomnes, Rueben Richie. John Stayberg, Norval Olson. Second Row—Jack Livermore, Paul Thompson, James Gullickson, John Harlander, Chester Anderson, Willis Solheim, Elbert Sandberg, Sam Richie, Marvin Flattum. First Row--Dan Lyksett, Wesley Erickson, Robert Buttke, Richard Brunelle, Dorwin Lamkins, Erling Strom, Orlando ITolway, Baldwin Olson. BLUE RAIDERS FOR 1938 John Harlander .............................. Co-captain Sam Richie .................................. Co-captain Harold Olson ................................... Manager K. E. Fladager .............................. Head Coach E. A. Anderson .................................... Line Coach Ends: Half Backs: Guards: R. Buttke J. Harlander W. Erickson D. Lyksett O. Holway R. Richie L. Dooley B. Olson J. Livermore E. Sandberg N. Olson J. Stayberg G. Ruesink D. Lamkins W. Solheim Centers: Tackles: Quarterbacks: rV C. Anderson R. Brunelle D. Lomnes P. Thompson E. Guggemos J. Gullickson C. Noreen S. Richie E. Shea F. Dabruzzi Full Backs: E. Strom, M. Flattum FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Hudson 19 ................................ Menomonie 13 Hudson 6 ................................ River Falls 13 Hudson 25 ................................ Ellsworth 7 Hudson 20 ................................... Colfax 0 Hudson 13 ............................ New Richmond 0 Total Score 83 Total Score 33 56 Co-captains Richie and Harlander Strom Kicks to River Falls A Tense Moment Just Before the Game with Brunelle, Guggemos, Thompson, Erickson, and Forsythe Senior football Leitermeru RICHARD BRUNEI.LE—Tackle Dick proved to be a stonewall on defense and a great offensive player as be charged and worked hard every minute of the game. Dick was voted the player who made the most progress during the course of the season by Coach Fladager. ROBERT BUTTKE—End Boh played his first year of football and did a fine job of pass receiving and breaking up plays on defense. Bob’s ability to outguess his op- ponent and figure out opposing plays were his greatest assets. WESLEY ERICK SON—Chiard Wes played a guard position in his first year as a letterman. His perseverance in opening ‘ holes” and blocking up thrusts on defense proved especially valuable to the squad. J A M ES GU ELI CKSON—Tackle One of the pleasant surprises of this year’s team was Jim. It was his first year out for football and his perseverance and desire to play earned him a first team birth. ORLANDO HOLWAY—Halfback Orlando Holway was one of Hudson’s pony backs who ran, passed, and did most of the kicking. He started out slowly but at the mid season mark found his stride and continued to play good ball through the remainder of the year. CO-CAPTAIN JOHN HARLANDER—Halfback In Johnny, Hudson had one of their hardest driving backs, one of their best kickers, and a boy who remained cool and calm under fire. His ability to run the team and keep them going was apparent in every game. John called most of the signals from his halfback position. CO-CAPTAIN SAM RICHIE—Fullback and Quarterback Sammy was one of the “rocks” of the Hudson team. He wouldn’t be moved out of position and was one of the hardest plunging backs Hudson has had in recent years. Sam was the spirit of the team along with Harlander as he had the leadership to inspire the others. Sam’s field night came in the Ells- worth game when he scored nineteen of the twenty-five points scored by the Raiders. PAUL THOMPSON—Halfback and Quarterback Paul was one of the lightest men on the team and also the most elusive. He often broke away for long runs by slipping out of the grasp of many would-be tacklers. His speed and manner ot running proved a worry to opposing teams. 3a he Season’s Story HUDSON 19 MENOMONIE 13 Sept. 30—The Hudson Raiders began their conference season by defeating an erratic Menomonie team 19 to 13 on the latter’s own field. The Raiders capitalized on the breaks in the initial quarter and pushed over three quick touchdowns. After this they played a defensive game and held the strong Menomonie squad to two touchdowns. HUDSON 6 RIVER FALLS 13 Oct. 7—With a near veteran lineup and their eyes on the conference champion- ship, the River Falls eleven pounded out a 13 to 6 over the Blue Raiders. The Raiders’ play was improved over their previous game, but the River Falls machine had too much speed and power. The “Falls” scored in the first and fourth periods and were held on downs on the Raider four yard line late in the game by a determined Hudson line. Hudson’s lone touchdown came in the third quarter on a pass from Harlander to Richie, after a sustained drive of thirty yards had placed the ball on the five yard line. HUDSON 25 ELLSWORTH 7 Oct. 21—On the night of October 21, 1938, the Blue Raiders went in for a bit of night life and came home with a decisive 25 to 7 victory over Ells- worth in a game played under the latter's arc lights. The Raiders turned on all the power they had and didn’t give the Purple and White a chance. Co-captain Sain Richie had a field night by garnering nineteen points on three touchdowns and a point after touchdown. The other Hudson touchdown came in the fourth period on a plunge from the three yard line by captain-elect Flattum. In the last quarter every Raider substitute was placed into action and with a Hudosn third and fourth team facing them, Ellsworth was able to drive over for their only counter. HUDSON 20 COLFAX 0 Oct. 28—The Blue Raiders, inspired by a large homecoming cheering section, defeated Colfax 20 to 0 in the annual homecoming game. The Raiders lost no time in scoring as they counted on a pass from Harlander to Buttke with five minutes of the game gone. In the remaining minutes of the first half Hudson completed the day’s scoring when Thompson scored from the five and Harlander raced over from the twenty-nine In the second half a new and inspired Colfax team took the field and held the Raiders scoreless in a half which saw both teams go from one twenty yard line to the other. HUDSON 13 NEW RICHMOND 0 Nov. 4—The Raiders defeated the ‘Irish” of New Richmond in their last game of the season 13 to 0 in the wettest game of the year. Playing in mud and water through the whole game, the Raiders dug into the wet turf and found two plays which resulted in scores. The first came in the third quarter on a continuous drive of forty-five yards with Holway “sliding” over. The second touchdown came in the last five minutes when Har- lander went over from the six yard stripe. As a result of this game the Raiders gained second place in the conference standings with four wins and one defeat. 59 Standing— W. Olson, H. Olson, Manager, R. Olson, O. Hoi way, W. Solheim, D. Wilcox, N. and Coach Fladager. Olson, Seated—E. Strom, E. Sandberg, J. Young, R. Forsythe, and J. Harlander. SEASON’S RESULTS CONFERENCE Hudson 40 M enomonie .... 15 H udson 28 Ellsworth ....34 Hudson 22 Spring Valley ....23 Hudson 33 Colfax ....29 Hudson 29 River Falls ....28 Hudson 31 New Richmond . . . .17 H udson 18 Ellsworth . . . .16 Hudson 37 Menomonie . . . .18 Hudson 25 River Fa’Is ....23 Hudson 14 New Richmond . .. .13 1 1udson . 34 Col fax .... 30 Hudson 20 Spring Valiev ....33 NON-CONFERENCE Hudson 25 Prescott ....28 Hudson 45 Prescott ....34 TOURNAMENT Hudson 20 Spring Valiev ....30 Hudson 38 Grantsburg ... 31 Hudson 21 Ellsworth ....16 Season Total—Won 13 Lost 4 60 he 6'Basketball Season HUDSON 40 MENOMONIE 15 Dec. 2—The Blue Raiders began their 1938-1939 basketball season by swamp- ing Menomonie 40-15. The game was a one-sided affair from the be- ginning as the Raiders would not let the Menomonie offense work at all. Strom carried off high scoring honors of the evening when he garnered twenty-one points. HUDSON 25 PRESCOTT 28 Dec. 9—The second game of the year spelled defeat for Hudson as the Raiders went down before a determined Prescott five 28 to 25. After trailing for the entire first half by only a small score, the Raiders went into the lead in the third quarter on shots by Young and Strom. In the fourth period, the Prescott team held Hudson to a field goal by Young and went on to win 28-25. . HUDSON 28 ELLSWORTH 34 Dec. 16—The Blue Raiders met defeat in their next game with Ellsworth by a score of 34 to 28. This game saw E'lsworth overcome a ten point deficit in twenty minutes of play, and hold the Hudson offense to a standstill to win a hard earned game. For Hudson, Sandberg led the attack with eight ]H ints followed closely by Strom with six. HUDSON 28 SPRING VALLEY 23 Dec. 20—The Raiders dropped their third consecutive game to Spring Valley 23 to 22. The Raiders were much improved in this game both on de- fense and on offense. The half saw Spring Valley out in front 14 to 11. In the last half Young, Strom, and Olson put the Raiders into a twenty- two deadlock at one stage of the play and it was not until a free throw for Spring Valley was dropped through in the final seconds that the Raiders were defeated. HUDSON 33 . COLFAX 29 Jan. 13—The Hudson quint got back on the victory track and started the new year out right when they dumped Colfax 33 to 29. In this game the Raiders, paced bv Young with fourteen points, jumped into an early lead and weren't threatened by Colfax until the last quarter when the Red and White outscored Hudson eleven to three. HUDSON 29 RIVER FALLS 28 Jan. 20—Hudson defeated the River Falls quint 29-28 in a game that will long be rememliered as one of the Raiders’ most exciting games. The scoring was close all the way through, and especially near the end when the Falls boys began a rally that Hudson fans feared might spell defeat. Captain Young led the offense with twelve points while Johnny Har- lander, in his last game, played brilliant ball on both defense and offense. HUDSON 31 NEW RICHMOND 17 Jan. 24—The Raiders defeated their arch-rivals, the “Irish”, 31-17 in a typical Hudson-New Richmond game. For Hudson, Bill Olson, filling in the guard vacancy left by Harlander was high scorer with eight points. The first half was rather slow, ending with the score in Hudson’s favor 13-10. In the last period the Raiders went on a scoring spree of eleven points, which, together with the third quarter’s seven points, brought n 31 to 17 victory. HUDSON 18 ELLSWORTH 16 Jan. 27—Hudson’s basketeers put on a story book finish in the second meeting with Ellsworth to come out on top of an 18 to 16 count. Ellsworth took an early lead which they maintained up until the final minute of play. In the last minute of play, with the score 16 to 14 in favor of Ellsworth, Young scored on two field goals to provide the victory margin. 61 THE BASKETBALL SEASON 'Continued) HUDSON 37 MENOMONIE 18 Feb. 3—The Raiders maintained an undefeated record for 1939 when they swamped the Menomonie “Indians” 37 to 18. The Raiders played a good steady game all through and with Young leading the attack with sixteen points, they were never threatened by the Maroon and White. HUDSON 45 PRESCOTT 34 Feb. 10—The Blue and White redeemed themselves for an early season defeat at the hands of Prescott by dropping the Prescott boys 45 to 34 on the home court. Captain Young took command of the scoring and tied an all time scoring record with twenty-one points on ten field goals anil one free throw. HUDSON 25 RIVER FALLS 23 Feb. 14—The Raiders climbed into second place in the conference when they defeated River Falls 25 to 23 for their seventh consecutive win. The Raiders played smooth ball through three quarters, piling up a ten point 25 to 15 lead at the fourth quarter mark. In the last period the River Falls boys came to life and brought the count to 25 to 23 as the gun closed the game. HUDSON 14 NEW RICHMOND 13 Feb. 17—Hudson went into its most listless slump of the year when they met New Richmond. The score at the half was 9-5 in favor of the “Irish”. With defeat looming on the scoreboard, the Raiders came to life and scored five more times to win 14 to 13. HUDSON 34 COLFAX 30 Feb. 24—Hudson’s Blue Raiders closed their home stand by defeating Colfax 34 to 30 in a game which boosted the Hudson squad into the conference lead. This game featured the inspired play of Sandberg as he lead the Raiders with twelve points. HUDSON 20 SPRING VALLEY 33 Feb. 28—Hudson’s Raiders dropped the championship game of the conference to a “hot” Spring Valley quint 33 to 20 in their last game of the season. The Valley boys had a slim 16 to 13 lead at half time but poured buckets into the basket from every angle in the last half to win the Middle Border Conference Title. ST. CROIX FALLS DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Entries: Amery, Ellsworth, Hudson, Grantsburg, Osceola, River Falls, St. Croix Falls, and Spring Valley. Winners: Championship, Spring Valley; Runners up, Osceola; Consolation, Hudson; Third Place, River Falls. HUDSON 20 SPRING VALLEY 30 March 9. The Raiders dropped their first tourney game to Spring Valley, 30 to 20. The game proceeded slowly during the first half which ended 12 to 7 in favor of Spring Valley. During the last half, the Red and White opened up to outscore the Raiders all the way and to go on to victory. HUDSON 38 GRANTSBURG 31 March 10. The Blue Raiders bounded back from their first day defeat and downed Grantsburg 38 to 31. The Raiders had to overcome a 19 to 8 deficit and half time Grantsburg lead to come out on top. In the second half, the Raiders scored thirty points in sixteen minutes of play. HUDSON 21 ’ ELLSWORTH 16 March 11. Hudson’s Raiders met Ellsworth for the third time this season in the consolation game and dropped Ellsworth by a 21 to 16 count. Again in this game, the Hudson quint came from behind to win. At the half Hudson was trailing 6 to 8 but shortly after the last half started it was evident that the Raiders were the team to win. 62 Top Row—T. O’Brien, manager, L. Halberg, S. Peterson, E. Schouviller, D. Martin, E. Rock, W. Jel- inek, B. Montbriand, and Coach Anderson. Bottom Row—E. Hjelseth, R. Miller, K. Michaelson, M. Flattum, V. Thompson, J. Gilbertson, F. Da- bruzzi, and C. Thompson. “B” TEAM Emil Anderson—Coach Thomas O’Brien—Trainer Hudson 9 Prescott 24 H udson 17 Spring Valley 19 Hudson 9 River Falls 18 Hudson 9 Ellsworth 8 Hudson 14 Menomonie 17 H udson 13 Prescott 14 Hudson 12 River Falls 18 “B” TEAM The “B” basketball team went through one of its most disastrous seasons, winning one game and los- ing five. At times throughout the year the team spurt- ed and showed possibilities of playing good ball. Their best games were with Spring Valley and Prescott who defeated the “B” team by two points and one point respectively. At Ellsworth the Anderson coached boys won their only game in a slow uninteresting contest by a score of 9 to 8. One of the main reasons for the unsuccessful season may be attributed to the lack of height on the team. Time and again the boys fought oft' the height of other teams only to lose by slim margins. Boys who played a large part of the time were Ed Schouviller, Bob Guith, Bob Miller, Bud Gilbert- son, captain Marvin Flattum, Kenneth Michaelson, and Don Martin. 64 Junior Wigh (3Basketball HE Junior High went through the 1938-’39 season with three wins and six losses from a schedule of games that was the largest the Junior High has ever enjoyed. The schedule included games with Bayport. Stillwater, and White Bear from Minnesota, and New Richmond and Spring Valley of the Wisconsin schools. The large schedule proved very beneficial for Coach Walbrandt’s charges as they had a chance to get more actual playing experience. Although the hoys didn’t win a majority of their games, they learned to work together and learned the fundamentals of the game which is necessary on any team. At the end of the season the Green and White clad boys showed many possibilities which may go to bolster next year’s “B” and “A teams. Players who saw considerable action included captain Charles Thomp- son. Edward Rock, Charles Houman, Peter Richie, Robert Lyksett, Marshall Van Meter, Kenneth He'.mick, Otis Clvmer, Sherman Peterson, and Ivan Lovaas. The Norwegians came through to win this year’s All Nations bas- ketball tournament from the Swedes by a 13 to 11 score. The Germans took consolation honors by defeating the Scotch 20 to 6. Previous to the final game the Norsemen downed the Scotch and Italians, while the Swedes defeated the Germans and English. 1939 ALL NATIONS TOURNEY The members of the champion team included: Paul Thompson, Manager Kenneth Michaelson Harold Olson Erling Hjelseth Milton Wicklander Willis Solheim Baldwin Olson Marvin Flattum Ivan Lovaas Other teams and managers were Swedes Irish .. John Harlander Gordon Penman Orlando Holway Germans Italians , English Scotch . Thomas Humphrey .. Bob Williamson Sam Richie 65 intramural Sports “It won't be whether we’ve won or lost, but how we’ve played the game.” '•o HIS may well be called the creed of the intramural program carried out in our school under the supervision of the physical education department. The object of the intramural activities is four-fold in that it stimulates play for the fun of playing, recreational activities for the use of leisure time, good sportsmanship and fair play, and the ability to take part in competitive sports. Intramural sports in both girls' and boys’ divisions include: G iris: Class volleyball All-nations volleyball Class basketball Class softball Class fie'.dball Tennis Ping pong Boys: Class volleyball All-nations basketball Class diamondball Tennis Ping pong ON THE TENNIS COURT Enthusiasm for tennis has been growing rapidly until now this sport plays an active part in Hudson’s athletic program. Twenty-four students participated in the 1938 tennis tourney in the boys’ and girls’ divisions. This tournament marked the first time that trophies were awarded to the winners. In the boys’ division Orlando Holway defeated Willis Solheim for the cup while Anna Mae McDowell, class of 1938, took the girls’ championship from Jane Sutherland. Due to the cementing of the school court this spring, the 1939 tennis tournament will be postponed until later in the summer. The drawings were made before school closed and the tournament will be run off under the super- vision of Mr. Rock this summer. PING PONG 1939 Ping Pong as well as tennis has proved to be a favorite pastime for many students. This year twenty-seven hoys entered the annual ping pong tournament directed by Miss Kidd. The boys who Hill Olson Don Martin Hob O’Connell John Harlander David Wilcox Ed Schouviller Wallace Jelinek Paul Thompson Willis Solheim participated in the to Lloyd Larson John Gilbertson Merritt Swanlund Jim Williamson Joe Zezza Wal'ace Wakefield Peter Rock Lloyd Olson Clarence Noreen i’ were: Hob Williamson John Hoyer Hill Gartman Kenneth Michaelson Gordon Penman David Petersen Sherman Peterson Harold Olson Marvin Flattum 6( doubles: iway and Wilcox Va■ Tompson dnd Soiheim Pearl Simonson and Dorothy Myrvold Jane Sutherland and Ruth Tappins After a Friendly Match Bill Olson and Thomas Hughes Take on Clarence Noreen and Wallace Jelinek baseball ig g Hudson’s baseball nine took the conference championship in 1938 by winning five games and losing one. In the River Falls tournament the Hud- son boys were defeated for the championship hy New Richmond 6 to 0. Lettermen who formed the nucleus for this year’s squad (1939) include Boh Forsythe and Boh Wil iamson, pitchers; Joe Young, first base; Dan Lyksett, catcher; Bob Olson, short stop; Sam Richie, second base. 1938 HUDSON BASEBALL SEASON Hudson 16 Mav 3 Somerset 12 Hudson 8 Mav 10 Somerset 4 H udson 1 May 13 Ellsworth 2 Hudson 6 May 20 New Richmond 1 Hudson 7 May 23 Ellsworth 5 Hudson 6 May 27 New Richmond 3 RIVER FALLS TOUI iNAMENT Hudson 9 May 28 Ellsworth 7 Hudson 0 May 28 N ew Richmond 6 Totals—53 Totals—40 foxing 1939 March 30 Match among local students ............................... at Hudson April 18 Hudson defeats Amery ..................................... at Hudson April 21 River Falls defeats Hudson ............................. at River Falls April 25 Hudson and Baldwin tie ................................... at Hudson The Hudson boxing team completed its second season of boxing draw- ing outstanding support from students and townspeople. Mr. Bargen served his second year as the boxing instructor. The men who cooperated in judging local matches were Mr. Fladager, Mr. Anderson, and Judge Thomas E. Garrity. Millard Henschien, Hudson, and M. D. Berlin, Somerset, served as referees. Light Heavyweight Dorwin Lamkins, 171 Marvin Flattum, 170 Middleweight Elmo Shea, 153 Gordon Penman, 156 Senior IVelterweight Donald Lomnes, 146 Welterweight Orlando Holway, 136 Harold Deal, 140 Bill Gartman, 140 Lightweights Fred Brunner, 133 Edwin Helmick, 132 Featherweight Holly Merrell, 127 Bob Olson, 123 Lloyd Olson, 122 Bernard Kinney, 120 Frank Dabruzzi, 120 Bantamweight Ralph Cowles, 117 Kenneth Helmick, 119 Benedict Montbriand, 114 Gnatweight Bernard Anderson, 100 Midget Weight Donald Sandberg, 81 Kenneth Benoy, 76 Flyweight Hugh Rose, 111 68 football $anquep— a conclusion of the 1938 football season and a tribute to the Hudson Raiders, the annual football banquet was held on Wednesday, Novem- Ijer 23. T)r. George Hauser, line coach of the Minnesota football team, was the guest s| eaker of the evening. Mr. Hauser in his talk told about the Minnesota-Wisconsin clash and some of the personal traits of the players. He commended high school athletics and what they were doing for young men. Coach Fladager reviewed the past season and traced the development of the team from game to game. According to Coach Fladager, one of the most pleasing things about the squad was the fact that they improved steadily from game to game. In the course of his comments, Mr. P.adager introduced capain-elect Flattum and also named Dick Brunelle as the player who showed the most progress during the year. Both co-captains John Harlander and Sam Richie presented their views of the |� st year and praised the work of the team. One of the highlights of the evening was the showing of moving pic- tures of the 1938 Minnesota football team through their season. Superintendent E. P. Rock presented letters to the following boys: Dick Brunelle Orlando Holway Robert Buttke John Harlander Wesley Erickson Sam Richie James Gullickson Paul Thompson HI-Y ACTIVITY BANQUET The Hi-Y sjx nsored its annual All Activity Banquet in the high school gymnasium Monday, May 8, at 6:30 p. m. Both students and citizens of Hud- son were invited. The guest speaker was George Higgins, ace sports announcer of radio station WTCN, who spoke on the broadcasting of sports by his station and discussed baseball in general. Following the banquet, letters and awards were presented for debate, G. A. C., boxing, basketball, cheerleader, and Norwegian All-Nations team. Lyle Baer was the recipient of the honorary science award, given an- nually by the Bausch and Lomb Optical Co. to the senior, who, in the faculty’s estimation, made the most progress in three years of scientific studies. Dinner music was furnished bv an orchestra composed of high school students. Orlando Holway played a piano solo; Margaret Simonson, French horn; Merle Michaelson, clarinet; and Jane Hurst, vocal soprano. Other num- bers were given by the Hi-Y quartet, composed of Chester Anderson, Wesley Erickson, Paul 'ITiompson, and Merle Michaelson. Mr. Rock announced that the school board had agreed to send the mix- ed chorus and the band to the National Contest in Minneapolis May 18 and 19. 69 u rRaid ( olfax” - homecoming i938 OCTOBER 28 General Committee Alton Broten—Chairman Mary Cameron Velma Bartholomew Marjorie Lee Gordon Penman Miss Kidd—Adviser The success of the 1938 Homecoming may be attributed to the coop- eration of students, faculty, alumni, and merchants. The homecoming fes- tivities were launched with an Indian pow-wow in the high school auditorium. After the 20-0 triumph over the Colfax squad, an Open House concluded the twelfth annual homecoming. HOMECOMING POW WOW Skits—lending an Indian atmosphere by Speech Club, G. A. C., Music Depart- ment, Debate Class, and Hi-Y. Speeches—by Coach Fladager and Co-Captains Sam Richie and John Harlander. Yells—by “Dibbo” Means and high school cheerleaders. Music—Dave Dahl and Hudson High School Band. OPEN HOUSE Committee—Mary Cameron, Marjorie Lee, Ruth Elaine Olson, Merese Guis- wite, William Wright, Gordon Penman. Advisers—Miss Phillips and Miss Mathews. Where—High School Gymnasium. When—From 4 to 7 P. M. following the game. Who—Students, parents, alumni. Honored Guests—Colfax football squad and Coach E. W. Brickner. DOW NTOWN DECORATION S Judges—Harold Walbrandt and Henry Bargen. Prizes—Two season basketball passes to all home games. Winners—Rexall Drug Store and Holland Dutch Bakery. SCHOOL DECORATIONS Committee—Class presidents and advisers. Halls—Decorated by freshmen and seniors. Gym—Decorated by juniors and sophomores. 70 c5Autographs Qlimpses of the Qractuates That red hot, shaggin’ swingaroo, who’s truckin’ on down, must be Jimmy Gullickson. A w'nk here and a wink there, a chemis- try problem worked backwards—that’s Lyle Baer. Pick out the prettiest picture in the sen- ior section. Who is it? I can guess. Mar- ion Gilbertson. Trumpet-tootin’, towheaded Thompson. When you see Paul’s blond top-notch, you know that trumpet isn’t far away. If you can touch a single piece of stage scenery without Frank Trudell’s watchful eye UDon you, you’re lucky. He really knows his business. If you want a serious minded hard working g -getter, just try to find one better than Lloyd Olson. Whoops, my dear! Here comes Billy? When there’s a play to be cast or a review to be written, Billy Wright is on the job. If there’s a sweeter-voiced, calmer per- son than “Dotz” Lyksett, we ve yet to meet her. If you didn’t hear Fred Allen last night, see Bob Forsythe. He can repeat every joke. Elmo Shea is a modern Sir Walter Ral- eigh. He's alw'ays ready to help a lady in distress. That dignified senior class president who looks more like a college protessor than a high school student is Merle Michaelson. One of the few “foreigners” among us is Madge Merreil. She was born away up in Canada. I’m sure you’ll agree that the champion all-around athlete among the the weaker sex is Alta Jane Aintson. The class of ’39 can boast of at least one sleek, suave, gentlemanly type of person, and that is Eugene Guggemos. With a profile like a Greek goddess and a .-weet-sad look in her eyes, Doris Koehler lends mgnity to the senior class. Although he's only been with us a short while, ’Chuck” lashman is among the most popular students. An independent sort of person who knows her business and does it is Phyllis Schuster. That g.rl can take care of herself. Willis Solheim wins distinction as the man-about-town who looks at everything with a rather superior attitude. Found: A girl who really enjoys doing bookkeeping, bhirley Stauftacher says it’s the only subject she really does like. Elbert Sandberg ranks first as a woman hater. Is he just shy or aren’t the Hudson girls charming enough to attract him? Edna Evenson makes a perfect “Giggling Gertie’. Her cheerful little giggle echoes throughout the halls of this fair institution. Watch the “Biain Trust”, Velma Barthol- omew, when she sits down in front of a type- writer. Her fingers literacy fly over the keys. Alton Hot off the Press” Broten takes the prize for originality. If there’s ever a particularly good piece of extra credit work on Miss Jerdee’s bulletin board, it’s sure to be his. The neatest, knobbiest dresser, who wears the most appropriate clothes is, of course, Isabelle Anderson. Frances Birkmose is a gal who’s sure to go places with that store of gray matter she has. Brain vs. brawn personified is Dick “Man Mountain” Brunelle. With hair as “slick as a whistle” and not one strand out of place, Florence Brun- ner goes about her business. The Joe Louis of H. H. S'., lacking only the skin pigmentation, is Robert Buttke. You can’t miss that pair of dazzling eyes as Jeanne Cunningham approaches. ' Jeepers, Creepers! Where’d You Get Those Peepers?” “Believe it or not,” we have a budding composer in our midst. But, why not? Music seems to run in Carol Dahl’s family. A graduating class wouldn’t be complete if it couldn’t boast of at least one “Dotty Dimples.” Elizabeth Falteysek fills this role to perfection. Wes Erickson’s personality can be des- cribed with no other adjective except mag- netic. And when it comes to clothes, his w'ardrobe is second to none. Merese Guiswite can be counted among the many “unsung heroes”. All year she has been the reliable typist of both the annual and the “Times”. How did Borghild Hansen ever get the nickname of “Bugs” and why does she al- ways get the part of the “Dumb Dora” in plays? She’s really very clever. At the rate she’s going now, it won’t be any time at all before Virginia Mae Hanson is the private secretary of some important business man. There never was a more popular boy (especially among the girls) than John Har- lander, king of the gridiron. As a piano virtuoso, Orlando Holway is tops. They don’t laugh when he starts “tickling the ivories”. Jane Hurst is Hudson High School’s equivalent to Miss America. And what girl can help but envy her “crowding glory”? The Irish have nothing to fear as long as they have Bernard Kinney to stand up and fight for their good name. Joe Young is never happier than with a basketball in his hand and an audience eag- erly listening to tales of his prowess. That's basketball-battin’, boastful Bo. The man who made North Hudson fam- ous is, of course, Sam Richie. We predict a brilliant future for him as a chef in some big hotel specializing in Italian spaghetti. Known for her constant pep and joviality, Florence Jelinek will be remembered for her work in speech activities. 74 Helen Webster and Family Holway Hysteria Mr. Myers and .Miss Carlson O'Conn Studies Ground the fflock With a ct7f. CJ{. 5- QiVi 7:00 A. M.—Mother calls to Gloria who is dozing blissfuly in her own little bed and tells her to get up. 7:05 A. M.—Gloria dozing blissfully in her own little bed. 7:10 A. M.—Mother brings in the clock which is fifteen minutes fast. Gloria leaps up and says she wishes mother would please awaken her at 7:00. 7:15 A. M.—Gloria walks to school in the invigorating November air. 8:00 A. M.—Gloria is removing her wraps. Jane dashes up and inquires about chemistry assignment. Gloria: (blank expression) Chem- istry assignment? What chem— Oh! You mean the chemistry assignment! We i, I think I.... (Finally waking up) Good heav- ens! I forgot all about it. Who’s got their chemistry done? Mary, let me see just the first three problems to get an idea how it’s done. (Settles down to copy chemistry.) 8:20 A. M.—Goes to roll room and labors over essay for English. 9:00 A. M.—Goes to chemistry class and when Mr. Bargen calls for yes- terday’s assignment she hands in paper and grins at Mary. 9:05 A. M.—Mr. Bargen asks if there are any questions. Gloria says she doesn’t understand how valance numbers help you write form- ulas. 9:10 A. M.—Mr. Bargen goes into elaborate explanation involving atomic weight, formulas, and valances. 9:25 A. M.—Gloria says she understands that, but would like to know how valance numbers help you write formulas. 10:00 A. M.—Goes to English class and Miss Jerdee assigns an essay to be handed in by 3:45. 11:00 A. M.—History class. 11:25 A. M.—We come to the conclusion that Gloria has studied her history les- son. for she has answered three questions already. 11:31 A. M.—Gloria, being near the front, titters sweetly at Mr. Weather- head’s pun about European dic- tators. 12:00 P. M.—Makes grand rush to get out of building. 12:05 P. M.—Meets two girls just outside of door and immediately slackens pace to a crawl. 1:00 P. M.—Back to school after a warm luncheon. 1:10 P. M.—Study period in cloak hall. 1:12 P. M.—Settles down with the best of in- tentions. 1:20 P. M.—Jane comes up saying she could- n’t finish her lunch at noon and thought she'd finish it now. Gloria graciously assists her. 1:40 P. M.—Edna comes in and asks Gloria if she hasn’t her hair fixed dif- ferently. Says she likes it better the other way. 1:45 P. M.—Gloria goes to lavatory and combs her hair over. 1:55 P. M.—Margaret enters; says she knows of a new hair style that would be “just too ducky” on Gloria. 2:00 P. M.—Margaret is fixing Gloria’s hair. 2:05 P. M.—Bell rings and Gloria goes to typing assignment. 2:50 P. M.—Wastes twelve sheets of paper, then gets through the first half and finds that she has margins set wrong. 2:55 P. M.—Is almost through the first page when the bell rings. 2:56 P. M.—Goes downstairs to fix her hair the way she had it in the be- ginning. 3:05 P. M.—Returns to Miss Jones’ room for study and concludes her school day by talking of history test, hair styles, Helen’s new boy friend, and the trend toward shorter skirts. 3:45 P. M.—Is on her way to a committee meeting but stops several times to converse with friends. 4:00 P. M.—Meets with committee and for half an hour, racks her brain trying to think of some effective, inexpensive decoration scheme. 4:35 P. M.—Committee finds solution, so Gloria goes to typing room to type her letter. 5:00 P. M.—No success, so Gloria leaves for home. 5:20 P.M.—Gloria arrives home safely. 5:30 P. M.—Looks in pantry for something to lunch on, but mother tells her to help with dinner. 6:00 P. M.—Sits down to dinner. 6:45 P. M.—Asks if she can’t please be ex- cused from doing dishes for she has to be at school at seven for operetta practice. 7:00 P. M.—Arrives for practice on time. (For a change.) 8:00 P. M.—Everyone is going to movies after practice so she’ll go too. Of course, she should study chemistry but perhaps she can study a little before bed anyway. (Time Marches On) 11:00 P. M.—Returns home after show and a “coke ’ at the Malted Milk fe'hop. Mother wants to know if operet- ta practice lasts this long. Gloria explains tne situation as well as she can. 11:05 P. M.—Mother gives her a few well- chosen words on obedience, ap- preciation of privileges, etc.. 11:15 P. M.—Gloria starts to study. Mother tells her to get to bed immed- iately. 11:16 P. M.—Gloria explains that she has some chemistry that simply must be done. 11:17 P. M.—Mother says she should have thought of that before. 11:18 P. M.—Gloria yawns. Decides her moth- er is right. 11:30 P. M.—Gloria dozing blissfully in her own little bed. 76 Gesundheit Drence unner Lady Macbeth Jelinek So+neiLincj, to PleaAe. Ijou P allot On Pet PUnaA i, fya+nouA datincfuidlied Senio'tA.. . . and 9n]fO nou . . . . 1. Who bar. the best personality? Frances Olson, Bob Forsythe.. 2. Who the most popular? Carol Dahl, John Harlander. 3. Who is most likely to succeed? Florence Brunner, Bob Forsythe. 4. Who is the brainier:t? Fruices Birkmose, Lyle Baer. 5. Who is the best looking? Jane Hurst, Paul Thompson. 6. Who is the most athletic? Alta Jane Arntson, Joe Young. 7. Who is the mo3t active—peppiest? Flor- ence Jelinek, James Gullickson. 8. Who has the best taste in clothes? Isa- belle Anderson, Wes’.cy Erickson. 9. Who has the best sense of humor? Mar- ion Nelson, Alton Broten.. 10. Who is the most modest? Marion Gilbert- son, Holly Merrell. ClaAAAOom. CutnpA. . . . Miss Mathews: “I think Fanny Brice is the most vulgar commediene on the air.” Henry Johnson: “What station is she on?” Miss Jerdee: Bacon’s essays are con- crete. ” Lyle Baer: What was that you said about cement?” The U. S. history class was looking out the window at the heavy fall of snow. Mr. Weatherhead brought back their attention by saying, Now, stop looking at the weather and look at Weatherhead.” 15am Richie told Miss Murphy that a sil- ver fox was black with a white stripe down its back. Miss Murphy advised him not to go out hunting for that kind of a silver fox.” Mr. Bargen: What constitutes quartz?” Faul T : Two pintz.” Jane Sutherland: “Oh. I don’t know.” Verna Mae Jones: Oh, honestly]” John Harlander: “You’re only young once.” “Bo” Young: Am I Good?! ! ! ” Jack Livermore: I didn’t do nothin’.” David Petersen: “Special delivery. Sign here, please.” Dorothea Lyksett: Whoopdee doop.” Thomas O’Brien: Quick like a fox.” Frank Trudell: Oh, you think so, huh?” Dick” Brunelle: Gettin’ pretty snoopy.” BooJz dedication . . . . To a Rushing Car”—Jane Trollen An Irish Democrat”—Bernard Kinney ‘ This is the Life”—Summer vacation Hurricane Weather”—Florence Jelinek Growth of a Man”—Richard Brunelle Main Traveled Roads”—Those leading to school My Brother”—Olson twins The Dark Command”—Mr. Rock ‘TOGO Famous Jokes”—Mr. Weatherhead Lost Endeavor”—Writing articles for the Observer that don’t get published. Great Argument”—Merle Michaelson ‘ House of Seven Gables”—Otis Clymer’s house ‘ Alice and a Family”—The Engstroms A Mature Gentleman—Tommy Hughes So Big”—Florence Richie “Men of Iron”—Football squad If I Were King”—Marvin Flattum fieupl and JVcUeA. . . . Almost one fourth of the high school students' last names end with either sen” or son”. According to Mr. Bargen, all the ele- ments of which the human body is made can be bought at a drug store for 89c. Dorwin Lamkins intends to become a doctor. Or did you know that? There are two gins in water: oxygen and hydrogen. Helen Webster showed remarkable orig- inality when she wore a belt made of two dog collars. Miss Hodgman helped make the Hal- lowe’en party a success when she appeared as a ghost, with a lampshade and a carrot on her head. 7$ SonteiltUUf, to A+tuUe. ou f)uAt 9machine . . . AU School Alphabet . . . If Barbara Reiter weren’t first with the latest fashion fad. Mr. Fladager gave a talk in assembly without continually rubbing his eye. If we could have play practice at any time we wanted, without interfering with other activities. The chemistry class progressing through Just one period of laboratory work without fomeone having an accident. Jimmy Gullickson without a clever come- back or smart remark. Seeing a clever poster on the bulletin board that wasn’t done by Clarence Noreen or l aul Thompson. Miss Jones and Miss Jerdee going through the year without losing their voices. Dorwin Lamkins answering a teacher’s question in a clear, concise, straightforward manner, without evading the issue. A gym c ass when Miss Kidd wouldn’t have to tell Ruth Tappins to stop giggling. lltU a+ut 7hat . . . Alton Broten said he is going to do Dale Carnegie one better by writing a book called ’ How to Win Marks and Influence Teachers”. Douglas Meyers: “Look at that hop-rab- bit Jacking across the street.” Paul Thompson’s test paper: Saltpeter is used for dying, (dyeing). The only way you can stop “Warb” Gil- bertson from talking is to tie his hands to his sides. You’ll always find Charlotte Ball in the cooking room after school, because, though it may seem Incredible, she “Just loves to cook”. And, boys, she’s good at it, too. A is for Alumni, they’ve stood the test. B is for Basketball, the game we like best. C is for Colfax, the team we raided. D is for Downward, the way we’re graded. E is for Excellence, we all strive to reach It. F is for Failure list, we all try to beat it. G is for Grades, which with patience are won. H is for Homely girls, of which we have none. I is for Ice-packs we need after exams. J Is for Journalism, where we all get the slams. K is for Knowledge, our store is so lean. L is for Loyalty to school and to team. M is for Mathematics, It baffles the staunch- est. N is for Nelson, the tallest and strongest. O is for Originality, which we hope this book has. P means our Parties, there’s plenty of jazz. Q is for Questions exams bring to you. R is for Readin’. ’Ritin’, and ’Rithmetic, too. S is for Student Council, our problems they hear. T is for Tachoperas, just begun this year. IT is for Uniforms, the bandsmen wear these. V means Vacation, when we can do as we please. W is for Winners, that’s us every time. X means new Xcuses, Mr. Rock knows the old line. Y means our Years In school, oh gee! we had fun. Z is for Zany, each class has at least one. As we think of each letter Speaking of the incredible. Miss Jerdee confided that she enjoys nothing more than washing dishes and hates nothing more than correcting tests. As soon as the frost was off the ground, the boys stretched out on the “lawn” in front of the Armory and began singing. Through the moonlit night there floated the strains of those old barbershop quartet songs. When Merle Michaelson reached around Carol Dahl to get at a test tube in chemistry class, it looked very much like a fond em- brace. We wonder. We think of a day In old Hudson High School Where we mixed study with play. dLcUluuuf, oHushoa. . . . Merle: “Those problems were extremely difficult. I spent considerable time on them.” Billy W.: That’s funny. I thought they were kinda hard.” S'X.cuAe 9t, Pleaie . . . One day, after Mae and Gene Guggemos were absent to go to a funeral, Gene asked Mae to go to the office for an excuse. When Mae saw Mr. Rock, he naturally wanted to know the reason for their absence. She Ntated that they had to go to a relative’s fun- eral. Mr. Rock asked, “How distant was the relative?” Oh, about sixty miles,” answered Mae. Gene decided he’d ask for his own ex- cuses after that. Rosemary Cunningham: (Eating apple) 4 Oh, I think I ate a worm.” Jeanne Cunningham: “That's all right. It isn’t Friday.” Mrs. King: Did you slip that copy of ‘Ben Hur’ under my door last night?” Mr. Weatherhead: “It wasn’t I. It must have Been Hur (been her).” On April 12, Frances Birkmose received a birthday gift from Dorothea Lyksett, de- corated with Christmas seals and dated July 4, 1941. (Frances was born on October 10.) 79 STAR-OBSERVER GOLLING STUDIO GREENE ENGRAVING CO. 80