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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1941 volume:

w 1D PS H BLUE of 1941 ★ PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL. EDITOR, CHESTER ANDERSON. ASSISTANT EDITOR, GENEVIEVE NELSON. BUSINESS MANAGER, JOHN STAYBERG. ADVISER, ELIZABETH McILQUHAM cJon u?ond! � Within these pages we present a re- view of another year at Hudson High School, recalling the pleasures, its labors and frolics. That in future years it may bring back to you joyful memories of your high school associations and achievements is the hope of The TRUE BLUE STAFF Indication To Miss Edna Phillips, in appre- ciation of her wise guidance, under- standing manner, efficient, capable management of the activity fund, and faithful service as teacher at Hudson High School for the past fifteen years, we, with all respect and admiration, dedicate this 1941 True Blue. H1£KI£ S TO HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL Here’s to Hudson High School Fair square and true Here’s to our colors. The grand old white and blue U-rah! rah! Hudson is the winner Always on the top Three cheers for Hudson Rah! 6 Rah! Rah ! High School. 1 « «% V� me ■ Val V- n irii iiii itWi , A 6cJu?and! (P. (Rock Superintendent Hudson Public Schools 1923 - 1941 • La. in, the foundation language of the world, and German are expertly taught by Mrs. King who also proves her ability at mathematics, for she teaches classes in departmental arithme- tic. She is the adviser of the treshmen class as well as the reception commi.tee. The application of arithmetic to the problems of everyday life is taught to the departmental pupils by Miss Phillips who teaches the puzzling subject of algebra ,o the sophomores. Yes, she is the official ticket se ler, and the Student Activity fund is efficiently managed by her. A healthful outlet for super-abun- dant energy is provide� , in physical edu- cation classes by Miss Kidd who teaches both girls and boys. To keep physi ally fi the pupils do all types of exercise and engage in competitive games. Above the whining oT the raw or the pounding of the hammers, Mr. An- derson can be heard as he carefully instructs the students in the proper use of a plane, chisel, or other tools In our manual training room. He a so has charge of •B” basketball squad, and is assi. ant football coach. Miss Mcllquham acquaints the stu- dents with English and American liter ature, past and present, in addition to composition and grammar. The school newspaper am. the ' True Blue” annual are produced under her supervision. Mr. Fladag°r’s coaching of our foot- ball and basketball boys has indeed been inspiring. The high school biology and eighth grade hls.ory students wi 1 en- thusiastically endorse their teacher, who unravels the mysteries of these subjects. Future chemists learn the differen e between H-2-O and H-2-SO-4 from Mr. Bargen who teaches theoretical and prac.lcal chemistry. His general science classes gain practical knowledge of sub- jects as weather, light, plants, and ani- mals. Budding Joe louts’ receive train- ing on his boxing squa 1. Were it not for Miss Murphy, many departmental and high school students would never know that Sparta was orig- inally a place in Europe and not Wis- consin. In addi.ion to geography c asie: Miss Murphy also teaches reading to departmental pupils. Practical experience in cooking and sewing is given the girls and boys who are supervised by Miss Hodgman. home economics instructor, t he is the person behind the scenes” for many of the appetizing dinners which are serve 1 at school. Miss Lee may be found performing the various duties of the librarian, man- aging s.udy halls, and acting as senior class adviser. Because of her comne- tcnce in arranging parties, Mi s Lee has supervised many jjchool social functions. Tka acuitty . . . 10 The good ‘‘Samaritan to everyone in Hudson High is the school nurse, Miss Peterson, who visits the students absent because of illness, issues exsuces to absentees, takes temperatures of in- disposed students, and otherwise lends a helping hand to those in need of her services. If variety gives spice to life, Mr. Weatherhead’s routine must be very spicy, for during the day he teaches departmental pupils, sophomores, juniors, and seniors, United States history, world history, and social problems. Besides these activities Mr. Weatherhead coaches the senior class play. For vital information about worlJ affairs or the government am. customs of the nation in which he lives, the future cltlsen of Hudson comes to Ml Mathews. civics teacher. who also teaches business practice to future busi- ness men and women. Departmental students are taught practical English fundamentals such as grammar and spelling by Miss Gunder- son who is conscientiously training next rear’s freshmen in their p’s and “q’s . n addition to these duties Miss Gunder- son teaches penmanship and reading. Music becomes more than just bass and treble clefs or sharps and flats under the capable direction of our vo- cal instructor. Miss Hanson, who has given proof of her ability by the suc- cess of her operetta, girls’ and boys’ vocal organizations, and many smaller groups who respond reaolly to calls for their contributions. Although Mr. Nelson is a newcomer to Hudson High, he has proved his capability in directing a snappy band, and training excellent ensemble and solo numbers for the River Falls music con- test. For the first semester instrumental music students were trained under the expert direction of Mr. Dahl, who left us in January to go with the National Guards, stationed in California. Through his patient teaching many pupils were encouraged to pursue the tine art of music. Acting a-s sophomore class adviser and efficiently coaching humorous and serious declamatory as well as several one-act plays is the work of Miss Law- rence whose regular job is teaching freshmen and sophomores the English fundamentals. When she isn’t busy with her geom- etry, senior arithmetic, anti advanced mathematics classes. Miss Hughes is training the debaters or extemporaneous speakers to earn glory. As adviser of the junior class. Miss Hughes had charge of the junior prom. Speedy typists and efficient stenog- raphers are trained for future business positions under the expert tu.elage of Mr. Walbrandt, commercial teacher who devotes a share of his time to Junior High athletics. This year was .he eleventh consecutive season that his football team has gone undefeated. 1 1 1941 SENIOR REPRESENTATIVE CHESTER ANDERSON G£?HE honor of being selected Hudson’s most representative senior for 1941 goes to Chester Anderson, who has devel- oped the numerous qua itics that tire title of representative senior implies. His activities have been varied: and he has made un- usual progress in athletics, music, dramatics, and journalistic activities. He has been an excellent student, lias been a leader n school activities as shown by the fact that be was selected captain of the 1940 football team as well as president of the Hi-Y. Because lie has been a loyal support r of the finest idea s of the student body of Hudson High School, the faculty is happy to present the award to so deserving a student. 12 Cl 1 ESTER ANDERSON Chet, the world is in need of wen like you. How well we know your value true. Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4: Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Contest solo 4: Extemporaneous Heading 2: Football 2. 3, 4: Football Captain ‘•B” Basketball 3; “A” Basketball 4; Basebal 1. 2: Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Organization Officer 3. 4: Class Of- ficer 3; Senior Class Play 4; Annual Staff 3. 4; Operetta 2, 4: Student Council 3. 4; Madriga' 2. 3. 4; Sextette 3; Octette 4; Brass Sextette 4. EVELYN ANDERSON She softly says and smoothly does; As nice a maiden as ever was. G. A. C. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Girls’ Trio 4; Triple Trio 4; Madrigal 4; Operetta 2, 4. CAROLINE DABRUZZI A willing worker; the world needs h r G. A. C. 3, 4; True Blue Staff 4; True Blue Times 4; Playground Duty 4. LORETTA ERDMAN A friend worth having, a friend worth knowing, a friend worth keeping. True Blue Times 4. JEAN CARLSON Most of us can write, but few of us can draw. Tachoperas 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; True Blue Staff 4; student Council 1. 3, 4; Class Officer 1. 3. 4: Playground Duty 3, 4; Organization Officer 3, 4; True Blue Times 3. 4; Student Council 1, 3. 4; Senior C ass Play 4. RUTH CAS AW A blush is sometimes beautiful, but often inconvenient. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Playground Duty 4; Operetta 4; G. A.. C. 2, 3, 4; True Blue Times 4. EU i EX E ERICKSON He shoots a mean basket. Clayton High School 1. 2; “A” Basketball 3. 4; Band 3. 4: Hi-Y 3. 4: Football 3, 4; Debate 4; Oratory 4: Mixed c horus 4; Tachoperas 3, 4: Glee Club 4: Class Officer 4; Operetta 4; Senior Class Play 4. KATHERINE FLORENCE She meets life with a laugh. And a yes. I am ready. Glee Club 2, 3; G. A. C. 2. 3, 4; Tachoperas 3. . I DOROTHY GIFFORD Her friendship is worth having. Tachoperas 2, 3. JOHN GILBERTSON When I think, I must speak— And I'm always thinking. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Debate 2; Tachoperas 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. 3, 4; Junior High Football 1; Junior High Ba-sketball 1; B” Basketball 2; A” Basketball 3, 4; Class Of- ficer 1. 2; Operetta 2. 4; Student Council 1, 2. 3, 4; All School President 4; String Quartet 4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Glee Club 4; Senior Class Play 4; Playground 3, 4; Madrigal 4. MARION JENNINGS A diligent student and a girl worth knowing. Debate 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Extemporaneous Speaking 4; Extemporan- eous Roat.ing 4; Operetta 2, 4; True Blue 1, 3, 4; True Blue Times 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Tachoperas 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Madrigal 4. THOMAS JOHNSTON Happy am I. from eare I am free Why aren't they all contented like me? Hi-Y 3. CLEO HELLUM Music goes round and round in her mind. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3. 4; Declamatory 2, 3; G. A. C. 2. 3, 4; Con- test Solo 4; Cheer Deader 3, 4; Tachoperas 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Class Officer 2; Playground Duty 3, 4; Student Council 4; Debate 4; Senior Class Play 4. JENEBELLE HOUCK A carefree girl with eare free ways Has enjoyed with mirth her high school days. Tachoperas 2, 3, 4; Debate 3: G. A. C. 3; Slut ent Council 4; Organization Officer 4; True Blue 4. DONALD MARTIN He stoops for nothing but the door. “A” Basketball 4; Senior Class Play 4; Tachoperas 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Hi-Y Play 4; “B” Basketball 2. 3; Boxing 4; Stage Manager 4. BETTY JO NASH Her magnetic personality won her friends quickly. Glee Club 3; Junior Band 3; Extemporaneous Speaking 4; Senior Class Play 4: G. A. C. 4. 14 GENEVIEVE NELSON Brisk. fun-loving and merry. A mighty good secretory. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Operetta 2, 4; True Blue Times Staff 4; True Blue 3, 4; Student Council 3; Madrigal 4; Girls’ Trio 4. THOMAS O’BRIEN Are you ready? Let her go! A little more pep and not so slow. Debate 1, 2: Junior High Basketball 1; “B Bas- ketball 3; A” Basketball 4; Band 1; Junior High Football 1; “B” Basketball Manager 2: Cheer- leader 4; Glee Club 4; Class Officer 2; Hi-Y 3. 4. BETTY JANE PENMAN To he efficient in a quiet way, 'That is my aim throughout the day. B” Glee Club 4; A” Glee Club 2, 4; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4. RUEBKN RICHIE Our flashy guard. Junior High Football 1; A’’ Football 2, 3. 4; “A” Basketball 4; Boxing 3; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4: “B” Bas- ketball 3; Hl-Y Play 3; Tachoperas 4; Debate 4. PHYLLIS OLSON She can he serious or lighthearted Whichever the time demands. G. a. c. 4. VIRGINIA PARSONS Not too serious not too gay That's just her usual way. G. A. C. 2. 3, 4; Band 3. 4; True 3, 4; True Blue Times 3, 4; Class Officer 4. PATRICIA RYAN Big brown eyes and rosy cheeks She's a girl you lore to meet. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Debate 1; Class Of- ficer 1: True Blue Times Staff 4; G. A. C. 2, 3. 4; Tachoperas 4; Operetta 2, 4; True Blue 4; Wood- wind Trio 3. 4; Contest Duet 3; Contest Solo 4; Madrigal 2, 4; Sextette 1, 2, 4. MAXINE SHEEN Oh, how she loved a good time. Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 3; True Blue 2. 3, 4; G. A. C. 2. 3. 4; Triple Trio 4; Operetta 4; Madrigal 4; Student Council 3. 15 ROBERT SIMONSON I am not lacy; I am just dreamy. Hand 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Brass Choir 4; Declamatory 1, 2; Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1, 2; Tachoperas 4; “B” Basketball 3; Madrigal 4; True Blue 4; True Blue Times 4. JOHN STAYBERG He had the teachers worried about their ignorance. Junior High Basketball 1; Orchestra 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Contest Solo 2, 3. 4; Football 2, 3. 4; True Blue 4; Activity Manager 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 4; True Blue Times 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Stui.ent Council 2, 3; Tachop- eras 3, 4; Brass Sextette 2, 3, 4. VERN THOMPSON A friendly heart and many friends. Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Activity Manager 3. 4; Junior High Football 1, 2; Junior High Basketball 1; B” Basketball 2; A Basketball 4; Student Council 3, 4. RODNEY VAN SICKLE A studious, able lad. Boxing 1, 2, 3, 4; Boxing Manager 3. ERLING STROM As popular until the students as he was on the basketball floor. “B Basketball 1; “A ' Basketball 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Baseball 1. 2, 3. CHARLOTTE SWANSON Her hair is her crowning glory. G. A. C. 2, 3, 4; Organization Officer 3; Extempor- aneous Speaking 4. WALLACE WAKEFIELD manage to get along. Baseball 1, 2; Football 4; Student Council 4; Debate 4. MILTON WICK LAN DER There's no wisdom like a silence. “B Basketball 3; Boxing 4. 16 DONALD WILCOX He comes out of its corner, and sock! Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Baseball 2; Football 3. 4; B” Bas- ketball 3; A” Basketball 4; Boxing 3, 4; Boxing Captain 4. MARY WINK Ready to work, ready to play, Willing to help whenever she may. Glee Club 2; Senior Class Play 4; Organization Officer 4; G. A. C. 2, 3, 4. JAMES WILLIAMSON A lad who can throw a baseball like Bob Feller. Junior High Football 1; Junior High Basketball 1; Baseball 2; Football 4. 1941 HONOR STUDENTS CHESTER ANDERSON CAROLINE DABRUZZI JOHN GILBERTSON GENEVIEVE NELSON 4AXINE SHERN JOHN STAYBERG 17 o 1941 E, the class of 1941, registered in September, 1937, to train ourselves during the coming four years in defense against all ignorance. John Gilbertson, our elected general for the first year of training, and his personal staff kept the company of fifty-nine pri- vates in order. Lee Dooley, Norma Mick- lesen, and Jean Carlson were his uniformed officers. Miss Jones was our commander- in-chief. To adjust the company more to camp life the experienced soldiers enter- tained the draftees at a ‘ mess shindig” which followed the Spring Valley versus Hudson football game. The draftees bom- barded them with a “Kiddie” (Rookie) party in repayment. Private Bob Simonson entered the declamatory contest. Five sol- diers played on the junior high basket-ball squad. We marched with our ammunition of books and ] encils into our Sophomore year with high representation in band, vocal, athletics, orchestra, and declamation. Chet, Patty, and John Stayberg progressed in the musical field of defense, and were pro- moted in rank. This strengthened our defense program greatly after the serious loss of five privates. John Gilbertson still wore the stripes of general on his sleeve during the second year with a new staff of officers consisting of Tom O’Brien, Pa- tricia Ryan, Cleo Helium, while Miss Jones was still commander of our valiant com- pany. In March, to relieve the so'diers from their regular routine, a basket-social was held. Prizes were award.d for the best baskets. Several soldiers were admitted to the Tachoperas Club during this year. Wallace Jelinek joined the staff of cheer leaders; and Chester Anderson, Lee Dooley, and Rueben Richie were already at this time valuable football players. Chester Anderson also represented the camp in the extemporaneous reading contest. Army life in the third year of training was gay. They had a military ball led by Chet Anderson and hostess Genevieve Nel- son. Stars and ocean waves provided the setting. This was a victorious movement for the company. The duties of general were transferred to the shoulders of Ches- ter Anderson while Jean Carlson, Maxine Shern, John Stayberg, and Genevieve Nel- son helped him with the problems involved in training. Miss Jones still retained her position. The soldiers were still well for- tified with outside activities. They had sen- tinels in every organization including music departments both vocal and instrumental. Heading the staff for the last year of cam]) life was Jean Carlson with Eugene Erickson, Virginia Parsons, John Stayberg, and John Gilbertson under her command. Miss Lee directed their activities. Chester Anderson became editor of the Army Ann- ual and Genevieve Nelson co-editor. They had several social hours at camp, and the com] any gave a party for the new rookies joining tbe company which was—a shot- ringing success. Eugene Erickson entered debate this year; Chet, Patty, John, and Cleo went out for solo work. The triple trio was composed mostly of privates from our camp including Pat Ryan, Marian Jen- nings, Genevieve Nelson, Maxine Shern, and Evelyn Anderson. In all, the camp’s last year in training was one long riot with bombardments in every direction—they held their forts. Reuben Me and My Bunny Men About Town Judge” for yourself 19 I I t Fifth Row—Gustav Henry Johnson, Robert Olson, Charles Thompson, Ivan Lovaas, Robert Gilbertson, Edward Rock, Curtis Solsvig, Bill Pfeiffer, James Corcoran, Sherman Peterson. Fourth Row—Zane Hancock, Felice Jorstad, Mary Kees, Ella Haugen. Jean Frazier. Dorothy Myrvold, Clarice Christ- enson. Elizabeth Gund, Jane Jenson, Mary Ann Kinney. Betty Carlsoa. Third Row—Phyllis Carlson. Violet Schwerm. Bernardene McDonald, John Jenson. Benedict Montbriand, Lorraine Cronk, Fay Cox, Peter Richie, William Olson, Marion Webster, Ruth Brooker, Helien Larson. Second Row—Rosemary Cunningham. Helen Udell, Raymond St. Ores, Kenneth Luebke, Bernard Anderson, Virginia Dahl. Douglas Myers, Arthur Olson, John Hoyer, Pearl Simonson, Rita Loughney. First Row—Carole Nygard, Sarah Scuillo, Phyllis M. Olson, Rosemary Richie, Olive Bergman, Elizabeth Almen, Alice O’Rourke, Miss Hughes, Adeline Zappa, Lucy Dabruzzi, Ruth Lee, Donna Hill. CflaAA o 1942 CLASS OFFICERS .1� President ............ Vice President........ Secretary ............ Treasurer............. Council Representative Adviser............... .... I van Lovaas Raymond St. Ores .... Helen Udell Dorothy Myrvold ... Curtis Solsvig . . .. Miss Hughes HE class of 1942 has become a vital part of Hudson High School. Mem- bers of the class have excelled in athletics, debate, declam, music, and dramatic ac- tivities. A good jxrcentage of the class are on the honor rolls. For three consecutive years the class has won distinction in being awarded th cash prize for the most successful ticket campaign. Many class members are of- ficers in school clubs and are on the Student Council. As freshmen our social activities con- sisted of a buffet supper given by the sen- iors to initiate us to high school. I ater in the year the class entertained the seniors at a dinner dance. In the sophomore and junior years class social hours were held. Each year the class celebrates the closing of school by having a picnic at Perch T ike. On the ninth of May the class gave the Junior Prom in honor of the graduating seniors. 20 Felice Art and Friend Campinj ClaM oj 1943 CLASS OFFICERS President ............................ Eugene Richie Vice President ................. Dorothy Ruemmele Secretary ............................ Betty Pfeiffer Treasurer ............................ Robert Lyksett Council Representative..........Flora Ann Simonson Adviser......................... Miss June Lawrence Class Enrollment. 70 {INDIVIDUALISM and variety seem to I he the means of success for the sopho- mores. The class of 1943 seems to he out- standing in extracurricular activities. Four out of the six members on the state debate squad were sophomores. Eugene Richie, William Holway, Stuart Gilbertson and Duane Morrissette earned football letters. Other boys who went out were Donald Gil- bertson, Patrick Richie, and Robert Lyksett. The boys who went out for boxing were Robert Lyksett, Eugene Richie, Robert Kin- ney, Duane Morrissette. Otis Clymer, Mel- vin Wienberg, and Elton Hancock. Four of the boys on the Italian team that won the Nationality Tournament were sopho- mores. Joan McDonald twirls the baton, and Louis Almen had a leading part in the Hi-Y play. Also, we are well represented in Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, Band, drama- tics, declamatory, Hi-Y, and G. A. C. The social events have been under two main heads; the senior-freshman party and class social hours. The senior-freshman party was in the form of a basket social. At the other social hours, modern and old time dances were done. Fifth Row—Donald Gilbertson, Richard Jonas, Stuart Gilbertson, William Nelson, Edwin Koehler, Donald Sahnow, James Staberg. Charles Houman, William White, Robert Lyksett, Harold Trieb, William Holway. Fourth Row—Nathan Wiener, Floyd White, George Olson, Spencer Porter, Henry Kolashinski, Robert McGrail, Elton Hancock, Louis Almen, Ralph Cowles, Thomas Zezza, Vincent Cardarelli, Patrick Richie, Otis Clymer, Marsha!! Van Meter, Claire Erickson. Third Row—Duane Morrissette, June Willman. Flora Ann Simonson. Audrey Otterson, Olivia Sandberg, Beverly Rulien, Jane Pederson, Joyce Udell. Margaret O’Connell. Lorraine Simonson, Betty Pfeiffer, Eugene Richie, Dorothy Det- lefson, Genevieve Hughes, Vivian Egbert, Gale Heffron. Second Row—Betty Lyksett, Betty Guith, Kathleen Peterson. Thomas Hughes. David Lonergan. Dorothy Ruemmele; Helen Persell, Melvin Weinberg, Albert Dabruzzi, Robert Kinney, Barbara Williamson, Inez Smith, Joan McDonald, Jacqueline Morgan. First Row—Blanche Hansen, Pauline Vanasse, Betty Daniels, Mavis Johnson, Claribel Clair, Miss Lawrence (adviser), Blanche Prescott, Bernadine Montbriand, Dorothy Wallace, Georgene Sweet, Iona Ryden. 22 Nate Stew Don - Alton Fifth How—Daryl McGinley, Wallace Behm, Eugene Benedict, Robert Houman, Jeanette Muckenhirn, Ruth Erickson, Bonnie Lee Nelson, Lucille Williams, Alice Harrison. Marion Thorson. Fourth Row—Lucille Peterson, Crescence Clark, Ralph Wiechman, Richard Lamkin, George Richie, Merrill Sahnow, Betty Nelson, Marion Hope, Mary Loughney, Catherine Peterson, Merle Penman, Arthur Geske, Robert Penman. Third Row—Lucille Dahlke, Lorraine Harwell, Phyllis Hauke, Margaret Erb, Donovan Persell, Leslie Lindstrom, Don- ald Ward, Stanley Segerstrom, John Bowers, Richard Cronk, Alfred Peterson, Gordon Wilcox, Frances Gund, Francelia Morrissette, Betty Jane Detlefson, Jean Kees. Second Row—Darrel Luebke. Bruce Bergman. Gerald Cowles, James Wallace. William Loughney, Kenneth Christenson. Donald Sletten, Donnamae Mayer, Margaret Weber, John Si. Ores, William Miller, Oliver Lyksett, Paul Kvarnes, Irving Hughes, Louis Richie, Anthony Zappa. First Row—Demerize Hawkins, Olive Haugen. Colleen Peterson, Delores Ann Payson, Dorothy Hancock. Mrs. King (ad- viser), Lorraine Houman, Joan Ryan, Jean Peterson, Veronica Adams. Clam o{ 1944 CLASS OFFICERS President ............ Vice President ....... Secretary ............ Treasurer............. Council Representative Adviser................. Eugene Benedict .....Jean Kees . Oliver Lyksett Anthony Zappa . . Paul Kvarnes .... Mrs. King E are the most recent addition to Hud- son High School, having been pre- sent for only one year; but already we have made a few contributions to the school. Our dehut in social activities was made on the foreboding evening of Friday the thirteenth at a “get acquainted party” given for us by the seniors. Notwithstanding vvhai tlie calendar said, we had a fine time. Since then we have had two c'ass social hours in order to learn how to dance. Some members of our class have al- ready shown signs of excellent scholarship, and the interest in extra curricular activities seems to he increasing. 24 O’Brien, in training— for cheerleading? Studying— Wind Blown ' Extra “Time”? Bachelors Boycott Babes! ! twice same The Pep Band Plays for the Homecoming Game union (Pnom Q N May 9, this year’s junior class pre- sented its prom under the supervision of Miss Helen Hughes. The theme was that of a modern hotel ballroom, called the Blue Room. Lighting was furnished hv two chandeliers hung from the ceiling. The orchestra was offset by a silver-studded white curtain with blue drapes. All of the windows were curtained and draped in white and blue according to modernistic style. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee, Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rock and Mr. and Mrs. Simon Lovaas. The committee for the prom included Curtis Solsvig, general chairman, Ruth Lee. Carole Nygard, and Virginia Dahl. The grand march was led by Ivan Lovaas, junior president, and Jean Kees. Eighty-seven couples danced to the music of Carl Skog and his six piece or- chestra from St. Paul. These included Felice Jorstad and John Gilbertson, Carole Nygard and Chester Anderson, Cleo Hel- ium and Don Baird, Bill Gutzler and Gene- vieve Nelson, Patty Ryan and Jimmy Gul- lickson, Barbara Reiter and Robert Smith, Ruth Lee and Ben Montbriand, Flora Ann Simonson and Robert Gilbertson, Pearl Si- monson and Bernard Anderson. Dolly Schwerm and James Corcoran, Peter Rock and Fay Cox, Phyllis Olson and Robert Burns, Jean Kees and Ivan Lovaas, Ray St. Ores and Joan McDonald, Virginia Dahl and John Stayberg, Helien Larson and Robert Simonson, Georgene Sweet and Douglas Myers, Sarah Scuillo and Peter Richie, Jacqueline Morgan and William Ol- son, Clarice Christensen and Duane Mor- rissette, Vivian Egbert and John Hover, Helen Udell and Ralph Guggemos, Gloria Rulien and Frling Strom, Bob Miller and Mary Wink, Iona Ryden and Donald Wil- cox, Bernardene McDonald and Ken Lueb- ke, Charlotte Swanson and Vern Thompson, Ella Haugen and Milton Wicklander, Yau- lan Hanson and Henry Johnson, Eugene Erickson and Marion Webster, Peggy O’Connell and Bob Olson, Jean Carlson arid Curt Solsvig, Rueben Richie and Ruth Casaw, Donald Umines and Virginia Par- sons, Ed Frawley and Alice O’Rourke, Donald Engstrom and Mary Susan Hover, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Haugen, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bargen, Mr. and Mrs. K. E. Flad- ager, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weatherhead, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bleier, Georgia Mennes and Thomas O’Brien, Richard Lamkin and Charlotte Newton, Marvin Nelson and Maxine Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bruns, Frank Dabruzzi and Evelyn An- derson, Ray Livermore and Betty Lou Carl- son, Ray Engstrom and Frances Olson. 26 (Hefted to Oun Colons, Tke Qnand OUcl T kite and! dMue ■ First Row—Iona Rydcn, Audrey Otterson, Alice Harrison, Jean Kees, Ruth Lee, Thomas Hughes, Douglas Myers, Lorraine Simonson, Vivian Egbert, Mary Kee3, Felice Jor.stad, Patricia Ryan. Second Row—Claire Erickson. Arthur Olson. Bruce Bergman, Marion Thorson, Peter Rock, Nathan Wiener, John Hoyer, Cleo Helium, Raymond St. Ores. Donald Ward, Mr. Dah'. Third Row—Carole Nvgard. Joan McDonald. Stuart Gilbertson. Flora Ann Simonson. Olive Bergman, Chester Anderson. Virginia Parsons, Virginia Dahl. Ruth Brooker, Clarice Christensen. Bernardene McDonald. Fourth Row—John Gilbertson. Vern Thompson, Robert Gilbertson, Eugene Erickson. William Pfeiffer. Robert Simonson, James Staberg, John Stayberg, Helen Udell. FIRST CHAIR FLAYERS Clarinet Douglas Myers Baritone Saxophone Ruth Brooker Trombone Horn Chester Anderson Tuba Cornet John Hover Drums Oboe Ruth Ix e Flute Robert Simonson John Stayberg Janies Staberg Bernardene McDonald Patricia Ryan jjnAtnurnmtaiJ Depantment «TOURING the first half of this school year, the instrumental division of the music department was under the direction of David Dahl. However, he was called early in January to train for one year with the National Guards at Camp Haan, Cali- fornia. Mr. Dahl has been director of the band and orchestra for eleven years. He has at- tended the Universities of Chicago and Minnesota, and River Falls State Teachers College. Before he began his work at Hud- son, he was director of several bands at schools in St. Paul, Minnesota. After Mr. Dahl had left. Marvin Nel- son was selected to fill his position. He had formerly been employed in the Arcadia High School music department. He was born in Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin, and began his education at the 18th street grade school. He graduated from the West Division High School and went on, taking a music course in the Milwaukee State Teachers Co lege. Mr. Nelson’s first position was in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, where he taught for two years before receiving an offer for advancement from the Arcadia high school. He was instructor there for two and one- half years. During his y ars of teaching Mr. Nel- son has been director of such organizations as band, orchestra, mixed chorus, and girls' glee club. He also has taught grade school music. In his private life he enjoys as a par- ticipant the sports of swimming and tennis, while basketball and boxing afford him pleasure as spectator sports. His favorite food is ice cream, and he has shown a spe- cial liking for the cello and baritone, as fa- vorite instruments. MINOR INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS CORNET TRIO John Hoyer Nathan Wiener Raymond St. Ores CLARINET QUARTET Vivian Egbert Audrey Otterson Douglas Myers Lorraine Simonson BRASS SEXTETTE John Hoyer Raymond St. Ores Chester Anderson James Staberg John Stayberg Robert Simonson WOODWIND TRIO Ruth Lee Patricia Ryan Douglas Myers SAXOPHONE QUARTET Virginia Dahl Ruth Brooker Georgene Sweet Jacqueline Morgan 30 ocaC Dejpantment UNDER the direction of Miss Hanson the vocal department has risen to the top and is now one of the most highly complimented groups in our school. The Mixed Chorus was first organized in 1928. At first it didn’t make any public appearances, but today we have a group that participates in several different activities through- out the year. These appearances include: operetta, music clinic at River Falls, music festival at St. Olaf College, Christmas Miss Edith Hanson program, etc. The Mixed Chorus has a personnel of 51 students. From this group several small- er groups are formed. The students in these groups give several assemblies during the year, country school programs, and take part in the annual music festival at River Falls'. The personnel of minor groups includes: GIRLS’ TRIFLE TRIO Cleo Helium .... Genevieve Nelson Marion Jennings Patricia Ryan ... Maxine Shern ... Evelyn Anderson Lorraine Cronk . Virginia Dahl ... Ruth Brooker ... ...........Alto .......... Alto .......... Alto Second Soprano Second Soprano Second Soprano ...... Soprano ......Soprano ......Soprano MIXED ENSEMBLE Marion Jennings Cleo Helium_____ Patricia Ryan ... Genevieve Nelson .......... Alto ...........Alto Second Soprano Second Soprano Maxine Shern.....................Soprano Evelyn Anderson ................ Soprano John Gilbertson .................. Tenor Arthur Olson ..................... Tenor Chester Anderson................... Bass Marshall Van Meter..................Bass Robert Simonson ................... Bass BOYS’ OCTETTE Arthur Olson .............. First Tenor John Gilbertson ........... First Tenor Ray St. Ores............. Second Tenor Robert Simonson.........w Second Tenor Peter Rock..................First Bass William Pfeiffer............First Bass William Olson..............Second Bass Chester Anderson ......... Second Bass 31 Fifth Row—Robert Olson, Eugene Erickson, William Olson, William Nelson, William Pfeiffer, Chester Anderson. Robert Simonson. William Holway. Edward Rock. Fourth Row—Merle Penman, Douglas Myers, Ivan Lovaas, Lucy Dabruzzi, Jacqueline Morgan, Arthur Olson, John Gilbertson, John Hoyer. Third Row—Mary Kees, Felice Jorstad. Ruth Brooker. Virginia Dahl, Donald Ward, Raymond St. Ores, Genevieve Nelson, Evelyn Anderson, Ruth Casaw, Vivian Egbert. Second Row—Marshall Van Meter, Iona Ryden. Georgene Sweet Maxine Shern Patricia Ryan. Helen Udell. Carole Nyganl. Betty Daniels. Betty Pfeiffer. Claribel Clair. Louis Almen. First Row—Marlon Webster, Bernardene McDonald. Lorraine Cronk, Olivia Sandberg, Miss Hanson, Cleo Helium. Marion Jennings, Betty Carlson, Helien Larson. MIXED CHORUS CT RVOUTS for Mixed Chorus are held during the beginning of the school year, and from those who try out, fifty are selected to become members. Those who for some reason or other aren't suited to singing in the chorus may be given a chance in one of the glee clubs so that they might be ready for Mixed Chorus the next year. Once the Mixed Chorus is chosen, full rehearsals are held every Wednesday and Thursday mornings from eight to nine, those who aren’t in band practice on Tuesdays from eight to nine, and every member is required to attend part practice once a week during a convenient study period. 32 String Quartet Snickelfrizers and Qinta' Q£ee C?ub Boys' Accompanist—Nathan Wiener Girls’ Accom|)anist—Helein I arson G£?HE Girls’ Glee Club, the oldest music organization in school, continued to sing in good form through 1940 and 1941. At the River Falls Music Festival they sang “Where'er You Walk” hv Handel-Pitcher and ‘ Hear the Sledges” by Roberton. The Glee Club also carried on the tradition of singing from six o’clock until eight o’clock- on Christmas morning. Rehearsals for the Girls’ Glee Club were held on Mondays and Thursdays after school from four until five. The “B” Glee Club is composed principally of underclass girls who are interested in acquiring the experience that is needed to become a member of the Girls’ Glee Club or the Mixed Chorus. The Boys’ Glee Club, a much more recently organized group than the girls’ group, was conqjosed of thirty-two members this year. At the annual Music Festival they sang “Winter Song” by Bullard and “The Moon Has Lifted Her Silver Crest” by Turner. First Soprano Ruth Brooker Clarihel Clair Virginia Dahl Blanche Hanson Helein Larson Kathleen Peterson Betty Pfeiffer Iona Ryden Olivia Sandberg Peggy O’Connell Evelyn Ryan Dorothy Ruemmele Bonnie Lee Nelson Ruth Casaw Flora Ann Simonson Second Soprano Evelyn Anderson Lucy Dabruzzi Jean Frazier Felice Jorstad Bernardene McDonald Joan McDonald Patty Ryan Georgene Sweet Marion Webster Betty Daniels Joyce Udell Betty Penman Maxine Shern Lorraine Simonson Audrey Otterson Helen Udell Altos Betty Carlson Vivian Egbert Marion Jennings Mary Kees Ruth Lee Jacqueline Morgan Carole Nygard Genevieve Nelson Marion Hope Jean Kees Cleo Helium Marion Thorson 34 First Row—Gordon Wilcox, Arthur Olson, Douglas Myers, Louis Almen, Merle Penman, Raymond St. Ores, John Hoyer. Benedict Montbriand. Second Row—Nathan Wiener, Paul Kvarnes, John St. Ores, Kenneth Christensen. William Olson, James Geske. Stanley Segerstrom, Richard Cronk, Donald Ward. Thomas O’Brien. Third Row—Wallace Behm, Zane Hancock, Eugene Erickson, Marshall Van Meter, Donald Gilbertson, Robert Simonson. John Gilbertson. William Holway. Curtis Solsvig. Fourth Row—Ivan Lovaas, William Pfeiffer, Donald Martin, Chester Anderson. Peter Rock, Vern Thompson. SOLO SINGING 50L0 singing is another phase of music that is pursued each year. The soloists re- ceive help from different people around town. Miss Hanson, our own voice in- structor, spends considerable time with the soloists and usually accompanies them. Others who help are Miss Mabel Jacobs, Mrs. Arthur Olson, and Miss Jane Hurst. Soloists who represented Hudson at the Music Festival this year were Cleo Helium, soprano; Patricia Ryan, soprano; and Chester Anderson, bass. 35 Ckoruta MUSICAL PLAY IN THREE ACTS presented by MUSIC AND DRAMATIC DEPARTMENTS December 5, 1940 CAST OF CHARACTERS Murdo, leader of a band of Gypsies ...................... William Olson Chonita, a beautiful Gypsy girl ......................... Patricia Ryan Daya, Chonita’s old nurse ................................. Cleo Helium Stefan, lover of Chonita ............................ Chester Anderson Baron Stanescu, head of Hungarian family ............. Eugene Erickson Baroness Stanescu, his wife ............................. Virginia Dahl Konrad, their son ...................................... John Gilbertson Emil, a servant ......................................... Douglas Myers Gypsy Girls: Carole Nygard, Joan McDonald, Lorraine Cronk, Betty Daniels, Jacqueline Morgan, Betty Pfeiffer Guests at Stanescu home: Marion Webster, Vivian Egbert, Ruth I,ee, Mary Kees, Maxine Shern, William Holway, Robert Simonson, John Hoyer, Raymond St. Ores, Donald Ward Members of the Gypsy tribe: Mixed Chorus members. The setting for the gay and colorful operetta ‘ Chonita” was in a gyspy encamp- ment where Chonita’s birthday was being celebrated. Stefan, her lover; Daya, her nurse: Murdo, her father and a band of gypsies were present. It was then that her father told her she must go and live with her mother’s ] eople, the Stanescus, as it was her mother’s last request. At the Stanescu mansion, Chonita met Konrad, who fell in love with her. Daya and Chonita were called home very unexpectedly because Murdo had been injured in falling from a horse. Realizing that she must choose between Stefan and Konrad, Chonita was very unhappy. Finally Daya read the stars which revealed that Konrad shou’d go to Paris. Chonita and Stefan were then together. There is much humor throughout the play afforded by Daya and Emil, a servant. PRODUCTION STAFF Music ............................................. Miss Hanson Dramatics and Stage .............................. Mr. Weatherhead Orchestra ............................................. Mr. Dahl Costuming and Makeup .............. Miss Lawrence and Tachoperas Dancing .............................................. Miss Kidd 36 Quartet Tke (Rli en TWu ic 'Jcbiival Cii?UDSON High School's ninety-five musicians received twenty-two first ratings and three seconds at the River Falls Music Contest last Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26. The marching Band won first place for the ninth consecutive year in Class B. All of Hudson’s larger organizations in both vocal and instrumental groups received A ratings. The Mixed Chorus of fifty-one voices, and girls’ and boys’ glee clubs all received A ratings as well as the forty piece band which received A’s in both concert playing and sight reading. In the ensemble groups the hoys' octet, the girls’ trio, the madrigal group, the girls’ triple trio, cornet trio, brass sextet, saxo- phone quartet, woodwind trio were rated firsts. Solos receiving A ratings were a piano solo by Nathan Wiener, soprano solo by Patty Ryan, a mezzo soprano by Cleo Hel- ium, drum solo by Bernardene McDonald, cornet solo by John Hover, and violin solo by Ruth Lee. Carole Nygard and Sherman Peterson won A ratings for baton twirling. The vocal and instrumental soloists who earned B ratings included Chester An- derson, bass; John Stayberg, trombone, while the clarinet quartet also received a second. James Staberg received a third rating for a sousaphone solo. Carl Thompson of Bemidji Teachers’ College, William Schliep of Superior Teach- ers’ College, Mr. Gadbois of Victor Music Company, and M. D. Geere of the River Falls Teachers’ College, were the judges. Madrigal—Marion Jennings, Evelyn Anderson, Maxine Shern, Cleo Helium, Patty Ryan, Genevieve Nelson, John Gil- bertson, Chester Anderson, Bob Simonson, Marshall Van Meter, Arthur Olson. Triple Trio—Patty Ryan, Genevieve Nel- son, Cleo Helium, Marion Jennings, Ruth Brooker, Virginia Dahl, Lorrayne Cronk, Maxine Shern, Evelyn Anderson. Girls’ Trio—-Virginia Dahl, Genevieve Nelson, Evelyn Anderson. Boys’ Octet — John Gilbertson Art Olson, Chester Anderson, Peter Rock, Bill Olson, Bill Pfeiffer, Ray St. Ores, Robert Simonson. Cornet Trio—John Hoyer, Nathan Wiener, Ray St. Ores. Saxophone Quartet — Virginia Dahl, Ruth Brooker, Georgene Sweet, Jacqueline Morgan. Woodwind Trio—Ruth I ax, Patty Ry- an, Douglas Myers. Clarinet Quartet—Douglas Myers, Viv- ian Egbert, Audrey Otterson, Alice Har- rison. The Hudson High School Marching Band led bv Sherman Peterson, drum ma- jor, and Joan McDonald, Carole Nygard. and Lorrayne Cronk, majorettes, received a trophy for winning first place in the B Class. Organizations and solos were classified by a state rating determined by the num- ber of hours a week they had practiced. Brass Sextet—John Hoyer. Ray St. Ores, Bob Simonson, Chester Anderson, James Staberg, John Stayberg. Girls’ Glee Club—40 Boys’ Glee Club—34 Mixed Chorus—51 Concert Band—40 Band Sight Reading 38 onenALC DECLAMATORY C OCR stud nts were chosen out of ci- ht in the local declamatory contest held on cJ January 21, to participate in the league contest at River Falls on April 16. In the humorous division Vivian Egbert and Marion Hope repres nted Hudson and in the serious division, Virginia Dahl and Carole Nygard participated. Vivian Egbert, with her se ection “Your Name, Please” received an “A rating and was selected to participate in the district contest held at the River Falls Teachers' College on April 19. This year declamation was coached by Miss Lawrence. LOCAL PARTICIPANTS: Serious Virginia Dahl Carole Nygard Fay Cox Inez Smith H uni or ous Vivian Egbert Marion Hope Alice Harrison Demerize Hawkins LEAGUE REPRESENTATIVES: Serious Virginia Dahl Carole Nygard Humorous Vivian Egbert Marion Hope DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE: Vivian Egbert EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAK ING The local extemporaneous speaking contest was held on April 3. with six students participating. Thomas Hughes and Louis Almen were chosen to represent Hudson at the league contest in River Falls on April 16. Both hoys received a high rating, with Tom giving a speech on the subject, “Prog- ress of the War in the Balkans” and ‘ The Food Supply of Europe” the subject of Louis’ topic. Miss Hughes was coach of extemporaneous speaking. Local Participants: League Representatives: Betty Jo Nash Thomas Hughes Thomas Hughes Louis Almen Louis Almen Mary Ann Kinney Duane Morrissette Marion Jennings EXTEMPORANEOUS READING The league extemporaneous contest was held in River Falls on April 16. and two readers were chosen by Miss Lawrence, to represent Hudson in this event. Ruth Lee and Marion Thorson were the two selected and both girls received high ratings. 39 Tke tHucJ on. Debate H J. ean TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE December 6-7 ............... New Richmond High School January 22 ....................... Eau Claire High School February 14-15 .............. Chippewa Falls High School Hudson debaters under the guidance of Miss Helen Hughes, participated in three tournaments this year. They were held at New Richmond, Eau Claire, and Chippewa Falls. PRACTICE TOURNAMENT A practice tournament was held before the New Richmond tournament to acquaint the debaters with the question. Tom Hughes, Otis Clymer, Carole Nygard, Mary Ann Kinney, Curtis Solsvig, and Eugene Erickson attended this tournament. NEW RICHMOND TOURNAMENT At the New Richmond tournament held on December 6 and 7, Otis Clymer, Thomas Hughes, Curtis Solsvig, and Nathan Wiener represented Hudson. Debaters were pair- ed with those from another school. Otis Clymer’s team entered the quarter finals. EAU CLAIRE TOURNAMENT The Freshmen-Sophomore tournament was held at Eau Claire on January 22. Otis Clymer, Thomas Hughes, Louis Almen and Nathan Wiener, members of the “A” squad, tied Ladysmith and New Richmond for first place. The “B” squad was com- posed of Margaret Weatherhead, Robert Kinney, Marion Hope, Wallace Behm, Mar- garet Weber, and Delores Payson. A few eighth graders and freshmen also attended the Eau Claire tournament. (Continued on following page) 40 j-fudtaon. Debate ean CHIPPEWA FALLS TOURNAMENT Thomas Hughes, Curtis Solsvig, Otis Clymer, Nathan Wiener, Louis Almen, and Mary Ann Kinney were chosen to represent Hud- son High School at the Chip] ewa Falls tournament on February 14 and 15. The team was composed of juniors and sophomores, the first time in many years that seniors didn’t attend. The one senior debater, Eugene Erickson, was unable to attend because of a conflicting basket- ball game the night of the tournament. The team made a fine showing, but unfortunately did not get into the quarter finals. The state question for debate was: Resolved: That the powers of the Federal Gov- ernment should be increased. Many other questions of local interest were debated dur- ing the year. They were the school bus problem, toll bridge, assembly seating, senior privileges, assembly conduct, and armory situation. A few trips were made to Hill Library in St. Paul for reference. These trips were made after school or on Saturdays. The debate club presented a program before the assembly on Lincoln’s Birthday. It consisted of a debate on the state question. The club also gave a skit at the Home- coming pep fest. Cleo Helium Robert Kinney Pauline Vanasse Rueben Richie Wallace Wakefield James Williamson Otis Clymer Tom Hughes Nathan Wiener Louis Almen Mary Ann Kinney Eugene Erickson DEBATE CLUB MEMBERS Curtis Solsvig Thomas O'Brien Elizabeth Almen Margaret Weatherhead Marion Hope Wallace Belini Theodore Clymer Betty Lou Lohman James Lonergan Alan Larson Delores Payson Margaret Weber Lucille Williams John Bowers Juvene Bylander Bettie Hanson Shirley Erb Patricia Cox Moeman Olson Tommy Camp David Sandburg Allen Johnson John Hoyer ’ 4 4 V Miss Hughes Debate Coach 41 TACIIOPERAS MEMBERS AND OFFICERS President ............................... jean Carlson Vice President ....................... Ben Montbriand Secretary-Treasurer .................. Carole Nygard Adviser .............................. Miss Lawrence (7 -() promote speech activities outside of the regular school curriculum has been the O ajm 0f the Tachoperas club. For this reason members are instructed in the art of play production, pantomimes, and public speaking. Several skits, an animated reading, and a one-act play were among the activities presented by the club members this year. Makeup, lighting and costuming were other things discussed at meetings. Members must have a total of twenty-five points to be eligible to earn one-half grade point. Participation in skits, plays, and assembly programs are among the ways in which points may be received. Limited to thirty members consisting of sophomores, juniors and seniors, the club holds its meetings on every other Thursday. Ruth Brooker Virginia Dahl Vivian Egbert Eugene Erickson Katherine Florence Dorothy Gifford John Gilbertson Cleo I lellum Jenebelle Houck Torn Hughes MEMBERS Henry Johnson Felice Jorstad Mary Kees Helien I .arson Ruth Lee Don Martin Douglas Myers Bernardene McDonald Joan McDonald Duane Morrissette Thomas O'Brien Bill Olson Boh ()lson Rueben Richie Edward Rock Patricia Ryan Curtis Solsvig Marion Webster 42 Vonnie and Sarah Ruthie True Blue Times ' IvotY Tickler Guess Who! ! ? ? HI-Y OFFICERS President .......... Vice President ... Secretary-Treasurer Adviser ............ Chester Anderson .. Curtis Solsvig ,.. John Stayberg ...... Mr. Rock Chet Anderson Bernard Anderson Louis Alnien Vincent Cardarelli Ralph Cowles Eugene Erickson Bob Gilbertson John Gilbertson John Hoyer Bill Holway Henry Johnson John Jenson Tom Johnston III-Y MEMBERSHIP Ivan Lovaas Ken Luebke Buster Lyksett Ben Montbriand Doug Myers Don Martin Bob McGrail Duane Morrissette Art Olson George Olson Tom O’Brien Sherm Peterson Bill Pfeiffer Rueben Richie Eugene Richie Patrick Richie Peter Richie Peter Rock John Stayberg Ray St. Ores Bob Simonson Curt Solsvig Jim Staberg Bud Thompson Don Wilcox Nathan Wiener -14 j4ctiintia oj; tke Initiation ............................ September 24 Officer’s Training Camp ............ October 5 and 6 Older Boy’s Conference ......... November 22 and 23 Christmas Party ........................ December 12 Hi-Y Varieties of 1941 ................. February 27 Election of Officers ........................ May 8 All School Banquet .......................... May 12 Annual Hi-Y Picnic .......................... May 22 “HIGHER STANDARDS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER” HE theme followed by the club for the year under the guidance of the presi- dent, Chester Anderson, was that of the Hi-Y Creed: To create, maintain, and ex- tend, throughout the school and commun- ity, high standards of Christian character.” Initiation was held on September 24, at which time sixteen new members were ad- mitted to the club. On October 5 and 6 an overnight Of- ficer’s Training Camp was held for the area Hi-Y clubs at the Y. M. C. A. Camp on the St. Croix. Chet Anderson, Curtis Solsvig, and John Stayberg represented the club at this camp. The annual Older Boy’s Conference was held at Red Wing, Minnesota, on No- vember 22 and 23. The club sent three delegates, one from each class. Those at- tending were Eugene Richie, Ben Mont- briand, and John Stayberg. A Christmas party was held on De- cember 12 to which the members brought gifts to be distributed to children in the community on Christmas. The “Hi-Y Varieties of 1941” was held on February 27. The main feature of the evening was a one act melodrama, “Fireman, Save My Child”, directed by Miss June Lawrence. This entertainment program also included a drum solo by Mr. Nelson, a vocal solo by Chester Anderson, an amateur program, and numbers by the Hi-Y German Band. During the year we had three out- standing sjjeakers. Rev. Wayne E. Christ- iansen s]X)ke to us on the subject of “Clean Speech” at our January 9 meeting, March 27, Mr. Pfeiffer s]x ke to us on “Friend- ships”, and on May 1. C. S. Lamb, the area Hi-Y secretary spoke on “The Purpose of Hi-Y”. Other highlights in the Hi-Y year were the All School Banquet on May 12 and the picnic. One meeting was given to the election of officers for next year. 45 1940-41 TRUE BLUE STAFF Editor-in-chief .......... Assistant Editor ......... Business Manager.......... Assistant Business Manager Literary Editor........... Senior Class.............. Junior Class.............. Sophomore Class .......... Freshman Class ........... Features ................. Art and Snapshots ........ Instrumental Organizations Vocal Organizations....... Dramatics................. Forensics................. Boys’ Athletics .......... Hi-Y...................... Typists .................. G. A. C................... .. Chester Anderson .. Genevieve Nelson .....John Stavberg ... Marion Jennings ..... Maxine Shern ......... Ruth Lee Robert Simonson ... Elizabeth Almen . . . Audrey Otterson ...... Marion Hope .....Curtis Solsvig Phyllis Carlson ...... Jean Carlson Billy Nelson ...... Virginia Dahl ..... Patricia Ryan ....... Helen Udell .....Carole Nygard Marshall Van Meter Charles Thompson .....John Stavberg .. Virginia Parsons Caroline Dabruzzi . . . Jenebelle Houck 46 nVut di Cut 'Ttmei I IE True Blue Times, the school new: paper, is published by members of the jour- nalism class who also take an interest in writing articles for the Star-Observer. It is a paper that contains news of interest to all Hudson High School students and their various organizations. Its purpose is not only to keep students informed of school events, but to create a more universal school spirit and to give staff members an opportunity to gain experience in practical composition. JOURNALISM CLASSES First Semester Students John Stayberg Chester Anderson Jean Carlson Patricia Ryan Genevieve Nelson Robert Simonson Carole Nygard Marshall Van Meter Virginia Parsons Bill Olson Loretta Erdman Ruth Casaw Don Martin Second Semester Students Robert Simonson Genevieve Nelson Loretta Erdman Caroline Dabruzzi Bill Olson Ruth Casaw Carole Nygard Patricia Ryan Virginia Dahl Robert Smith Elizabeth Almen Evelyn Anderson 47 STUDENT COUNCIL President ....................... John Gilbertson Vice President ...................... Curtis Solsvig Secretary ............................ Jean Carlson Publicity Manager ........... Marshall Van Meter Activity Manager .............. Vern Thompson Assistant Activity Manager ...... Kenneth Lttebke Council Adviser ........................ Mr. Rock G£?HE Student Council staggers its meetings during the second week of each month and is composed of one representative from each organization and advisory group, the president and council representative from each class, and the captains of athletic teams. Reception committee Jcnebelle Houck Milton Wicklander Caroline Dabruzzi Felice Jorstad Duane Morrissette Don Sletten Mrs. King, Adviser Usher Committee Vern Thompson Bernardene McDonald Marion Webster Iona Ryden Eugene Erickson Ruth Lee Mr. Weatherhead, Adviser Assembly Committee Roljert Olson Curtis Solsvig Dorothy Gifford Charlotte Swanson Miss Lee, Adviser Social Committee Helien Larson Virginia Parsons Thomas O'Brien Marion Jennings Miss Lawrence, Adviser Pep Committee Virginia Dahl John Hoyer Cleo Helium Thomas O’Brien Jean Carlson Carole Nygard Thomas Hughes Miss Kidd, Adviser 48 Hudtaon 3-b tka TA innen . . . J i.wa jfrh. On. tka Hfop! Fourth Row—Coach Emil Anderson, Donald Wilcox, Curtis Solsvlg, Edward Rock. Vern Thompson, Duane MorrUsette, John Jenson, Bud Thompson, Coach Kenneth Fladager. Third Row—Donald Gilbertson, Robert Lyksett, Robert Houman, Robert Gilbertson, Eugene Benedict, William Pfeiffer. James Williamson. Second Row—Richard I amkins, Eugene Erickson, John Stayberg, Pe'.er Richie, Wallace Wakefield, Patrick Richie, Stuart Gilbertson. First Row—Marshall Van Meter. Mgr., Robert O’son, Ivan Lovaas, Eugene Richie, Chet Anderson, Benedict Montbriand, Rueben Richie. William Olson. Ray St. Oies, Mgr. BLUE RAIDERS FOR 1940 Kenneth Fladager ..................... Mead Coach Emil Anderson.................................Line Coach Chester Anderson...........................Captain Marshall Van Meter ....................... Manager Ends: I. Lovaas W. Wakefield P. Richie J. Williamson V. Thompson R. Lvksett I). Gilbertson Centers: D. Morrissette J. Jenson Tackles: C. Anderson S. Gilbertson C. Solsvig R. Gilbertson R. Lamkin Halfbacks: W. Olson R. Olson E. Benedict D. Wilcox C. Thompson Quarterback: W. Holway Guards: R. Richie J. Stayberg W. Pfeiffer B. Montbriand P. Rock P. Richie bull backs: E. Richie E. Erickson FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Hudson 6 WTiite Bear 7 H udson 0 River Falls 6 Hudson 20 Colfax 6 Hudson 12 New Richmond 19 Hudson 6 Spring Valiev 0 Hudson 32 E’Is worth 0 51 T’ke ootbaM Season HUDSON 6—WHITE BEAR 7 The Hudson Raiders, under the lead- ership of Captain Chet Anderson opened the 1940 football season against a veteran White Bear elevetyn the home field. The Bears scored earlfln the first quarter when Trautz plunged over from the eight yard stripe, and converted for seven points. Hudson quickly retaliated when a pass from Bill Olson to brother Bob netted 30 yards and a touchdown. The conversion was blocked. The remainder of the game was a see-saw batt’.e, neither team pene- trating its opponents scoring territory. HUDSON 20—COLFAX 6 After losing its opener to White Bear the Raiders met the Colfax Norgs on the local “Dust Bowl”. Ixd by the “Touch- down Twins”, Bill and Bob Olson the Blue and White had an easy time of defeating the Red and White 20-6. Bob scored three touchdowns and Bill converted twice. HUDSON 6— SPRING VALLEY 0 The Fladagerites outfought and barely outplayed a heavy veteran Spring Valley eleven to gain a 6-0 victory over the Red and White. The game was played on even terms until the final stanza, when Bob Ol- son raced twenty-three yards for the only Raider score of the game. The Blue and White threatened late in the final period, but the gun stopped the drive on the Spring Valley eight yard line. The game was played on the Valley turf. HUDSON 0—RIVER FALLS 6 Pulling a ‘ sleeper” pass play on the Raiders, the Orange and White of River Falls were able to down the courageous fighting Blue and White gridders 6-0 be- fore a large Homecoming crowd on the local field. The Falls scored late in the in- itial period. The remainder of the game was a punting duel, the Raiders booting eleven while the Falls were forced to kick ten. The Raiders were beaten in score but not in spirit, drive, and courage. Captain Chet Anderson played a fine game at his tackle post. HUDSON 12—NEW RICHMOND 19 The Raiders traveled to the “city beauti- ful” to avenge last year’s defeat but were halted by a determined squad of Tigers 19-12. The first period looked bright for the “mouth of the creek” when Bob Olson ran 82 yards through the entire Black and Orange team to score. The half ended 6-0 in favor of the Blue and White. The second half proved fatal as the Tigers drove to three touchdowns on sustained drives, converting once, while the Raiders scored on a pass to go down in defeat. HUDSON 32—ELLSWORTH 0 Bounding back from their New Rich- mond defeat the Raiders thoroughly wallop- ed a none too formidable Ellsworth grid squad 32-0 on the home field. After scor- ing twenty jxnnts in the first ha'f the subs took over and held the “Hub City” outfit scoreless while pushing across one touch- down themselves. In the final | eriod the Raiders scored once more to defeat the Purple. The game was the football final for eight Raiders whose spirit upheld the team throughout the grid season. 52 Captain Anderson Action! You are cornered, sir. San ion JZettenmen CHESTER ANDERSON, Captain, 38, 39, 40, Tackle. Chet proved to lie one of the finest tackles the Raiders have had for many years. As a sophomore he did exceptionally well at the pivot position and was shifted to the tackle position when a junior. Displaying excellent judgment in decisions, Chet proved to be a worthy cap- tain. RUEBEN RICHIE, 39, 40, Guard. Rueben, a returning letterman, showed plenty of speed and drive on the field. Al- though lacking size he was one of the more important men on the team. Rueben play- ed a position where credit is not received as readily as others. He received his honor as being an All-Conference guard in his last year. EUGENE ERICKSON, 40. Fullback. Gene was the handy man of the backfield. He played any position when he was need- ed. Although lacking in weight he proved to be very effective on both offense and defense. He had plenty of speed and drive which was very suitable for his position. JOHN STAYBERG, 40, Guard. After several seasons of hard work John really earned a starting berth on the squad. Al- though he was a quiet type of fellow on the field, he proved to be very effective on offense and defense. John was a very hard worker, not only on the field but in his school work; he maintained the highest average scholastically of any member of the team. The loss of John will be deeply felt by all of the members of the team. WALLACE WAKEFIELD, 40, End. This was Wally’s first year out for football. He had the weight and size, and it was used very effectively in the Raiders grid ma- chine. His down field blocking was superb and his defensive play was the very best of any player on the team. Although this was his first year out, he proved to be a very cool player at all times. The graduation of Wally will hurt the Raiders very much because that is the one position where they will be weak. 54 Second Row—Marshall Van Meter. Mgr., Donald Wilcox, Peter Richie, Bud Thompson. Curtis Solsvig, Edward Rock. Eugene Erickson. Thomas O'Brien, Rueben Richie. Kenneth Fladager, Coach. First Row—William Olson. John Gilbertson, Vern Thompson, Chet Anderson, Robert Smith, Ivan Lovaas, Robert Olson. 1940-’41 “A” BASKETBALL TEAM SEASON'S SCORES CONFERENCE Hudson ......................23 Hudson ......................40 Hudson ......................15 Hudson ......................40 Hudson ......................38 H udson .....................33 Hudson ......................29 Hudson ......................28 Hudson ......................22 Hudson ......................23 NON-CON Hudson ......................25 Hudson ......................26 H udson .....................38 Hudson ......................17 11 udson ....................24 Hudson ......................35 RIVER FALLS 11 udson ....................29 Hudson ......................33 Spring Valiev .................20 Colfax ........................21 Colfax ........................24 Spring Valley .................29 Ellsworth .....................29 River Falls ...................22 New Richmond...................23 River Falls ...................31 Ellsworth .....................19 New Richmond...................21 FERENCE Baldwin .......................17 Baldwin .......................13 Prescott ......................35 Prescott ......................23 Glen wood, Minn................16 McDonell ......................22 TOURNAMENT River Falls ...................30 Baldwin .......................31 ST. CROIX TOURNAMENT Hudson ............24 Osceola 27 56 HThfc (Basketbai? Season HUDSON 23—SPRING VALLEY 29 The Raiders opened their conference season against Spring Valley on the Valley floor. After a first half which found the Raiders leading 21-13, the Valley boys made their shots good and held the B'ue and White to two free throws the last half while they made sixteen [joints to drop the Raiders 29-23. Bill Olson led the Blue and White with fifteen [joints. HUDSON 40—COLFAX 21 In their second conference game the Raiders trounced the Red and White of Colfax 40-21 displaying scoring punch and speed. Bill ()lson netted seventeen [joints and Chet Anderson eleven to lead the scor- ing department. HUDSON 15—COLFAX 24 With the Raiders still disabled, they lost their second successive game. Bob Ol- son and Gene Erickson led the Raiders in scoring with six and five points respectively while Beckwith scored nine points for Col- fax. HUDSON 40—SPRING VALLEY 29 With their minds made up to avenge their poor showing down at Spring Valley earlier in the season, the Fladagerites han- dily defeated the Red and White 40-29. This game marked the beginning of a Raid- er winning streak that lasted through five games. Bob Olson scored twelve points for I ludson. HUDSON 38—ELLSWORTH 29 The Raiders continued winning by de- feating a strong Ellsworth quint 38-29. The “Hub City lads jumped to an early lead, but the Raiders came back to lead at half time and go on to win the game. HUDSON 33—RIVER FALLS 22 The high-geared Hudson Raiders handed the Orange and White of River Falls their fifth successive setback in one of the hardest played games of the year. For Hudson Bob Olson and Gene Erickson shared scor- ing honors with eight [Joints. Baird led the River Falls quint with ten points. HUDSON 29—NEW RICHMOND 23 With the largest crowd of the season looking on, the Raiders displayed the art of playing good ball as they defeated the “Herkalm n” lads by the score of 29-33. The Orange and Black stepped to an tarly lead, but the Raiders overtook this and held it throughout the remainder of the game. Bob O'son had an ‘on night” scoring four- teen [joints, while Capt. Stecker garnered eight for New Richmond. HUDSON 28— RIVER FALLS 31 With the Raiders displaying poor ball handling and passing the ()range and White quint from River Falls d.feated the Raiders 31-28 in an overtime game played at River Falls. HUDSON 22—ELLSWORTH 19 Hudson played sluggish ball in squeez- ing out a three point victory over the Purple and White. “Brother Bi 1” scored ten for high [xjint honors. HUDSON 23—NEW RICHMOND 21 In a thrilling game, which was close throughout, Hudson came from behind to nose out Coach Herkal's boys for the second time. With but 45 seconds remaining Bill Olson shot one of the Olson specials to give Hudson the decision over the Orange and Black by the score of 23-21. Bill Olson led the Raiders with nine [joints while Stecker scored eight points for his team. 57 dia kttbra?£ Season (CONTINUED) HUDSON 25___BALDWIN 17 ness, and Bill Olson sprained his ankle The Hudson Raiders opened their 1940-41 basketball season by defeating Bald- win 25-17 in a non-conference tilt. The Raiders displayed plenty of speed and good defensive work. Boh Olson scored fifteen points for Hudson. HUDSON 26—BALDWIN 13 In the second game of the season the Raiders pounced upon Baldwin again for their second win of the year. For Hudson, Bill Olson garnered ten points while Dahl led Baldwin with six. HUDSON 38—PRESCOTT 35 In a thrilling non-conference tussle the Hudson Raiders defeated the Prescott Redhirds 38-35 on the home floor. Co-cap- tains Bill and Bob Olson led the Raiders with sixteen and thirteen points respectively. HUDSON 17—PRESCOTT 23 Disabilities overtook the Raiders when they travelled to Prescott. Bud Thompson was already out of the lineup due to sick- RIVER FALLS SUB-REGIONNAL HUDSON 29—RIVER FALLS 30 Going into the tournament as the fa- vorite, Hudson lost its first game in a nip and tuck battle against the Orange and White from River Falls. With but a few seconds remaining, Bill Olson was fouled and given two gift shots. He made the first one and then elected to take the hall out of bounds. The throw in was fumbled and the ‘ Hot” Demulling got his hands on early in the first quarter. 1 he Haulers were defeated by the score of 23-17. Gene Erickson upheld the Raider scoring, getting eight points. HUDSON 24—GLENWOOD 16 As a preliminary to the Hamline-Gus- tavus game the Raiders travelled to the Hamline field house to take on the highly touted Glenwood “yellow-jackets”. The half ended 6-4 in favor of the Raiders. However in the second half the Raiders found themselves and outscored their op- ponents to win 24-16. The enormous size of the floor and the new fan type back- boards were a hindrance to both teams. HUDSON 35—McDONELL 22 The Raiders left Saturday morning for Chippewa Falls to meet McDonell Memor- ial High School with some reserves starting the game. The Blue and White jumped to an early lead which was never in danger. Bob Olson scored eleven points for Hudson and Courti was individual high point man for both teams with twelve points. BASKETBALL TOURS AM ENT the ba'l and made a basket to win the game. The final score read 29-30. HUDSON 33—BALDWIN 31 Displaying a brilliant fourth quarter drive Hudson won its way to Osceola for consolation honors at St. Croix Falls. Play- ing a much improved Baldwin team the Raiders had difficulty in p-netrating Bald- win’s zone defense. In the fourth quarter they were behind 10 points but came through to win 33-31. ST. CROIX FALLS REGIONAL TOURNEY HUDSON 24—OSCEOLA 27 Plaving the game for consolation hon- ors the Raiders displayed poor ball handling 58 and a tired aggregation. The game was close all the way, but the “Green Wave” outlasted the Hudson boys to win the game. Coherence Strategy Student 59 Second Row—Ray St. Ores, Mgr., Donald Sahnow, Claire Erickson, Robert Lyksett, William Pfeiffer, Duane Morrissetle, Gale Heffron. Coach Emil Anderson. First Row—Eugene Richie. Benedict Montbriand, Ralph Cowles, Patrick Richie, Thomas Hughes, James Staberg. “B” TEAM Emil Anderson—Coach Ray St. Ores—Trainer Hudson . 10 Baldwin 12 Hudson . 14 Spring Valley 7 Hudson . 26 Somerset 17 Hudson . 17 Prescott 29 Hudson . 12 Prescott 15 Hudson . 20 Ellsworth 11 Hudson . 12 River Falls 20 Hudson . 19 New Richmond 21 Hudson . 16 River Falls Hudson . 16 Somerset 19 11udson . 9 Ellsworth 11 Hudson . 12 New Richmond 26 ‘ B” TEAM The “B” team had a mediocre season winning four games and losing eight. though they suffered several losses by narrow margins the team spirit didn’t let down. Under the guiding hand of Coach Emil “Chummo” Anderson the fellows had a slow start but improved steadily and will furnish the ‘‘A” squad with some good ma- terial. 60 Tennlfc and T’nack ECAUSE of the absence of baseball, tennis and track were introduced into the Hudson High School athletic schedule. A tennis tournament was held, and the first four were to make up the team, sub- ject to challenge. Bill Olson again won the tourney defeating Tom Hughes in the finals. The members of the team were Bill Olson, Tom Hughes, Claire Erickson, and Marshall Van Meter. On May 8, the newly organized team played Eau Claire 11 igh School at Eau Claire. The Raiders were defeated 5-1 by a well balanced team. Thomas Hughes was the only winner for Hudson. Other matches were scheduled with Baldwin and St. Croix Ealls. This year track was revived for the first time since 1923. Twenty-six boys signed up for the track team. On May 3, the team traveled to New Richmond for a meet, participating against New Richmond, River Falls, Spring Valley, and Ellsworth. The Tigers won the meet with 26 1-2 points followed by Spring Valley with 20 5-6 points. The Raiders followed c'.osely with 20 2-3 points. Ellsworth had 19, and River Falls, 3. First place winners for the Blue and White were Boh Olson in the 100 yard dash and broad jump and Bill Holway in the half-mile run. The Raiders also won the 880 yard relay. On May 9, the Raiders went to Eau Claire where the state qualifying meet was held. They placed second in the 100 yard dash and running broad jump, and third in the 880 yard relay and 880 yard run. Members of the team who traveled to Eau Claire were Eugene Richie, Bob Olson, Thomas O’Brien, James Williamson and William Holway. Cl dioxlnc HIS year’s boxing team coached by Henry Bargen and led by Captain Don Wilcox proved to be one of the strong- est in the Raiders’ brief fight history. Twenty-eight men responded to Coach Bargen’s first call. The squad consisted of two seniors, three juniors, eight sopho- mores, and fourteeen freshmen. The Raider pugilists oi ened their 1941 season with an intra-school bout that served as a “tune-up for the fighters. In the second bout of the year against the Orange and White, mittmen of River Falls, Hudson was defeated seven to six in a much disputed battle. Victorious for the Blue and White were Jack St. Ores. Darrel Luebke, Eugene Richie. George Richie, Duane Morrissette, and Eugene Benedict. Hudson’s next match was with tire Menomonie Aggies in the local gymnasium. The Raiders looked impressive in the seven to three win over the Menomonie fighters. The victory was sparked by Rodney Van Sickle’s one-round knockout, a technical knockout by Jack St. Ores, and decisions by Don Wilcox, Darrel Luebke, Kenneth Luebke, Eugene Benedict, and 1 ony Zappa. The Boxers next met Baldwin at Hud- son. and won over them nine and one-half to five and one-half. Technical knockouts by Stan Segerstrom. Alton Hancock, and Jack St. Ores gave added color to this match. Other winners were Peter Rock, Oliver Lyksett. Duane Morrissette, Eugene Richie, Ben Montbriand and Darrel Luebke. Eu- gene Benedict, light heavyweight, fought his opponent to a draw. The last bout of the year was won by Somerset in th • “night club” city’s own gymnasium. The Raiders won three fights, and drew once on the eleven fight card. Winners were Captain Don Wilcox by a T. K. O.. Stan Segerstrom and Jack St. Ores. Eugene Richie fought his man even- ly, and the fight ended in a draw. THE BOXING TEAM Stanley Segerstrom. Donald Wilcox. Irving Hughes, Darrel Luebke, Ben Mont- briand Donavan Percell. Rodney Van Sickle, Bob Kinney, Ralph Wiechman, Dick Lam- kins, Eugene Richie, Ken Luebke. Duane Morrissette. Jim Wallace. Buster Lyksett. Darvle McGinlev, Gera'd Cowles, Eugene Benedict, Bdl Pfeiffer, Melvin Weinbeig, An- thony Zappa, Milton Wicklander. Oliver Lyksett, Peter Rock, Alton Hancock. Jack St. Ores. Otis Clymer. George Richie. (iZ ins-All Nations Champions Captain Donnie Wilcox Hudson juniori s ttk£Qtlc ! . JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Y defeating Somerset’s juniors 21-0 and 6-0 the Junior Raiders closed their eleventh undefeated grid season under the guidance of Coach Harold Walbrandt. The stars for the little Raiders were Dick Rose, Boh Penman, Don Ward. Tom Zezza, and Stan Segerstrom. Members of the squad were: Wallace Behm John Bowers Richard Cronk Robert Engebretson, Jim (ieske. Jerry Kukuska, Leslie Lindstrom. dliam i Miller .Robert U man George Richie. Louie Richie. Richard Rose, Stan Segerstrom, John St. Ores, David Sandberg, Donald Ward. Ralph Wiechman, and Tom Zezza. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL The little Raiders showed better than average form although they won only two and lost eight. They improved during the season and some of the p ayers should make good material for next year’s “B” squad. Team members are: Wallace Behm, Eugene Benedict. Richard Cronk. Robert Pen- man. Dean Erickson. William Miller. George Richie. Louie Richie. Richard Rose. John St. Ores, David Sandberg. Donald Sletten and Donald Ward. JUNIOR HIGH Hudson 15—Bayport 19 Hudson 19—Bayport 29 Hudson 15—White Bear 19 Hudson 20—White Bear 15 SCORES Hudson 15—Stillwater 20 Hudson 12—Stillwater 2 Hudson 12—Osceola 15 Hudson 21—Osceola 2d 1941 ALL-NATIONS’ TOURNEY The Italians won this war’s All-Nations' basketball tournament from the Germans by a score of 24-6. The teams played a “round-robin schedule, each team playing every other team in the tourney. The results of the games played up until the championship round found the Italians and Germans tied with three wins and one loss each. From there the Italians gave the Germans a drubbing to win the tournament. The tournam.nt was conducted by Miss I'ranees Kidd. The members of the champion Italians included: Peter Richie, Manager 64 George Richie Patrick Richie Louie Richie Vincent Cardarelli Albert Dabruzzi Tom Zezza Bob Curt UNDERCLASS LETTERMEN 1940 Duane Gene Stew aatbaM S a tribute to the 1940 gridiron Raid- ers the Hudson Commercial Club sponsored the annual football banquet Mon- day, November 27. Bob Sweiger, Urban Odson, and Joe Mernik, star performers of Bernie Bier- man's 1940 National Champions, were the guest speakers of the evening. They gave brief summaries of their season and ac- counts of outstanding players on other Big Ten teams. Coach Fladager reviewed the 1940 season and commented on the team's prog- ress. In the course of his talk he named Captain Chet Anderson, as the most im- proved member of the squad. Co-captains diancjjUtt elect. Bill and Bob O'.son, spoke briefly on the coming 1941 season. Moving pictures of the 1940 Minne- sota football season were shown at the con- clusion of the speeches. Coach K. E. Fladager presented letters to the following football players: Chester Anderson, John Stayberg, Eugene Erick- son, Wallace Wakefie'd, Rueb.n Ricliie, Ben Montbriand. Eugene Richie, Bob Ol- son, Bill Olson, Bill Holwav, Ivan Lovaas, Bill Pfeiffer. Curt Solsvig, Stuart Gilbert- son, Duane Morrissette, and John Jenson. Although sixteen memb rs earned let- ters, the school award system allowed only twelve to receive them. J ctltfity diancjutt HE Hi-Y again presented the activity banquet on May 12, at 6:30 P. M. in the high school gymnasium. I he purpose of the banquet is to give recognition to students who have given additional effort to extra curricular activities and school work. Miss Helen Hughes presented debate and extemporaneous speaking awards, and Miss June Lawrence gave the awards for extemporaneous reading and declamation. Vivian Egbert was given special recognition in declam. Letters were awarded for two major s|x rts, basketball and boxing. After pre- senting the letters for basketball, Coach Kenneth Fladager introduced retiring co- captain, Bill Olson, who announced Chari s Thompson as next year's captain. Henry Bargen gave boxing letters to members of the boxing team who had won more than one-half of the rounds that they fought. I le then introduced Don ilcox, til • boxing captain for 1941, who announced Ben Monl- hriand as 1942 captain. Marvin Nelson gave music pins to senior students who earned 1000 points during their high school careers. I he stu- dents who received the pins were Genevieve Ne’son, Evelyn Anderson. John Stayberg. Cleo Helium, Marion Jennings, Patty Ryan, Robert Simonson, and Chester Anderson. Miss Frances Kidd gave letters to five cheerleaders, Cleo Helium, Jean Carlson, Thomas O’Brien, Carole Nygard, and Tommy Hughes. She also presented medals to th • Italian basketba'l team which won the All-Nations tournament, and read the names of the girls eligible to receive G. A. C. awards. M iss Elizabeth Mcllquham mentioned the names of students who cooperated in publishing the bi-weekly True Blue Times and the True Blue Annual. The final awards of the evening were given bv Superintendent Edward P. Rock. In scho'arship, Marion Jennings received the D. A. R. award, Genevieve Nelson and lolin Stayberg, the award of the Danforth Foundation, and eleven athletes received a certificate and gold key indicating their membership in The National Athletic Schol- arship Society. Superintendent Rock next gave recog- nition to the school police who bad faith- fully carried out their duties during the y .ar. Vern Thompson and Kenneth Lueb- ke were given letters for their work as activity managers for 1940-1941. It was announced that Chester Anderson was nam- ed the most valuable senior athlete. The most valuable athlete award is made pos- ; ibie through Superintendent Rock. The boys’ octet and the trumpet trio furnished entertainment oti the banquet floor. After the awards had been given out. a program was presented in the audi- torium by young people from the St. Paul Parks and Playgrounds. 66 Third How—Cleo Hel'um, Carole Nygard, Jenebellc Houck. Betty Carlson, Betty Guith, Katherine Florence. Helen Udell. Jane Jenson. Dorothy Detlefson. Helen Pcr.;ell, Phyllis Olson, Betty Jane Penman, Phyllis Olson, Ella Haugen, Clarice Christensen, Pearl Simonson, Maxine Shern, Betty Lyksett, Olivia Sandberg, Miss Kidd. Second Row—Elizabeth Almen, Elizabeth Gund, Phyllis Carlson, Virginia Parsons, Charlotte Swanson, Lorraine Cronk, Lucy Dabruzzi, Olive Bergman. Evelyn Am.erson, Jacqueline Morgan, Virginia Dahl, Ruth Casaw, Helien Larson, Felice Jorstad, Ruth Lee. Violet Schwerm, Berna dene McDonald, Mary Kees, Flora Ann Simonson. Audrey Otterson, Lorraine Simonson, Betty Pfeiffer, Georgene Cwect. First Row—Mary Wink. Patricia Ryan, Donna Hill. Jane Pe erson. Joyce Ude’l, Inez Smith. Dorothy Wallace. Paul- ine Vanasse. Sarah Scuillo, Joan McDonald. Claribel Clair, Dorothy Ruemmele, Margaret O’Connell, Fay Cox. Marlon Webster. Vivian Egbert. HEADS OF SPORTS Speedball ................................. Maxine Shern Kickball .............................. Elizabeth Almen Basketball ...................................... Phyllis Carlson Volleyball ......................... Charlotte Swanson Softball ............................ Caroline Dabruzzi GIRLS ATHLETICS 5 pcedball: The first activity of the G. A. C. this year was to have a speedball tournament. Speedball has replaced fieldball as a fall sport. This year the Junior Class won the tour- nament. The members of the Junior team were: Phyllis Carlson Lucy Dabruzzi Donna Hill Elizabeth Almen Olive Bergman Elizabeth Gund Clarice Christensen Jane Jenson Rosemary Richie Fay Cox Sarah Scuillo Betty Carlson 67 Q. A. C. Miss Kidd (1N 1927 under the leadership of Miss Ellingson, G. A. C. was organ- I ized. This organization was designed to encourage more girls to enter into sports, both in and outside of school. The plans met with success and opened new fields of sjxirts to many girls. For all sports that the girls take i art in they receive a given num- ber of points. In order to remain in G. A. C. it is necessary to earn at least one hundred points a year. After earning three hundred points one mav receive an emblem and for additional ix ints earned various other awards are girl is a Senior given. If by the time a she has accumulated two thousand points she is given a litter. G. A. C. plans many ways for the girls to earn points, but the rules are elastic enough to allow for individual ideas. Some of the planned sjx rts are fieldball, basket- ball, volleyball, speedball, and softball. Out- side of school one can earn points by bowl- ing, swimming, cycling, and most any other sport. Probably the newest thing promoted in G. A. C. is the tennis tournament. Mam- years ago we had tennis and then interest in this sj ort lagged so that the tournament was dropped. About three years ago G. A. C. again revived interest in tennis and now it is one of the girls major summer past times. One of the ways the G. A. C. earn- ed money this year was bv selling j cncils and pins. On the pencils the 1941 football schedule was printed. Virginia Dahl, Betty Gund, Cleo Helium, and Virginia Parsons were in charge of the sales. Beside the initiation party the G. A. C . held two dinner parties for their social meetings. The first dinner was held in the fall and then another dinner was held in the spring. These social meetings gave the girls a better chance to become acquainted. The final activity of G. A. C. is the annual I Mayday Program. This year it was held May .' Kick ball: This year good weather lasted long enough to allow kickball. I lie girls received |H,juts for the hours put in but no tournament was held. Many girls enjoy this sport and it is hoped that next year we might have class competition. Basket bail: Fifty girls were out for basketball this year. From this group a tiam for each class was chosen. An undefeated senior ream won the championship. Members of the team were: Virginia Parsons Charlotte Swanson Marv Wink Caroline Dabruzzi Maxine Shern Betty Penman Katherine Florence Volleyball: Charlotte Swanson had charge of volleyball this season. So many girls wish to j ar- ticipate in this sport that both color teams and class teams were chosen. The color teams were under the leadership of the senior girls. They were as follows: Black—Betty Jo Nash Green—Jenebelle Houck Pink—Maxine Shcm Yellow—Dorothy Gifford Red—Betty Carlson Silver—Evelyn Anderson W hite—Virginia Parsons lavender--Katharine Florence Orange—Mary W ink I irple—Phylis Carlson Gold—Betty Penman B ue -Clarice Christensen Softball: Softball was played later in the Spring under the leadership of Caroline Da- bruzzi. All four classes will j articipate and each team will elect its own captain. Tennis: Tennis is started late in the school year and so the tournament is not completed until after school has closed. This year Betty Jo Nash is heading the sport and is in charge of the tournament. Betty Jo won the trophy last year. 68 Kickball Basket 69 Q. QL C. (PJaydlay—“Tke dilq J2eaquc UDSON High School's Girls’ Athletic Club sponsored their twelfth playday on May 3. The purpose for holding this annual event is to promote good sportsman- ship and to give the girls a chance to com- pete interscholastically. Four schools were represented in the activities. Athletic contests he'd during the morn- ing were kickball, softball, forty yard dash, base running, and softball throw. The theme for this year’s playday was the big league baseball teams. Hostesses from Hudson who had charge of the teams were: Claribel Clair, Dodgers; Charlotte Swanson, Yankees: Fay Cox, Giants; Vir- vinia Dahl. Tigers; Olivia Sandberg, Cubs; and Mary Wink, Cardinals. After the morning’s sports, a luncheon was served to the girls in the gymnasium. During the luncheon hour Mary Wink pre- sented baseball pencils to the Giant team that had won the most events in the morn- ing’s program. Mr. Albin Simonson of the Minneapolis Parks and Playgrounds dem- onstrated the arts of magic to the girls fol- lowing their meal. The schools represented by the 55 girls who took part in the playday exercises were: New Richmond, River Falls, Ells- worth, and Hudson. Committee chairmen in charge of arrangements were: Elizabeth Almen .. Phyllis Carlson ... Fay Cox .......... Betty Guild ...... Helen Udell ...... Miss Frances Kidd ... General Chairman .. Awards Committee Decoration Committee ........... Equipment ........ Registration ............. Adviser 70 Tknee Ckeen on J4udtaon J4 ic k as 5 i I i (Pnopkecty We should like to predict that Chet An- derson will most likely hold the high and envious position of second janitor in the Ob- server office. That Don Martin will mbst likely bo an ace sleuth in the F. B. I. The crystal shows that Tommy Johnston, better known as “Soup” will take Edison’s place with the General Electric Co. We predict that Wally Wakefield upon getting his first job will buy a Plymouth Rueben Richie will be a football coach at some college. Jean Carlson and Jenebelle Houck will, we are sure, replace Brenda and Cobina on the radio. Phyllis Olson will write a column on how to keep thin and graceful. We predict that as an owner of a second- hand shop, Eugene Erickson will make good. Thomas O’Brien will be a shining figure in world affairs to see that the Irish are treated fairly. Robert Simonson will be the inventor of a new radio—a walking radio that will follow you around the house. Rodney Van Sickle with a little practice can take over Uncle Ezra’s five-watt station” in Rosedale. We predict that Charlotte Swanson will be a business woman of the world. Vern Thompson will be a worried and harassed father of five children, making a living by delivering milk. John Stayberg will most likely settle down with a pair of “pinchers” as Professor of English either at Yale or Harvard depending on who’s lucky enough to get him first. Maxine Shern will be, with that smile of hers, a hotel hostess. Tired of Webster’s Dictionary? Read Betty Penman’s advanced dictionary in 1916 written in shorthand. Patricia Ryan in a few years will be en- tertaining soldiers in some training camp. Did you ask what camp? Virginia Parsons will run a flower green- house, where she’ll sell white radishes with green tops. Imagine, if you can! Betty Jo Nash creates a boxing school for the weaker sex. Look-out boys! Genevieve Nelson ought to make a won- derful lawyer since she’s turned so many people’s thoughts and peace of mind. Marion Jennings will make some business man a perfect secretary. A girl with a mind of her own, and we might add, a will of her own. Dorothy Gifford will be a physical edu- cation teacher. A fortune-teller knows everything, tells nothing, drop by and see me—Katherine Florence. Caroline Dabruzzi will be a cashier in some large store. A second John Barrymore will be found in a none-too-serious fellow called Buddy Gil- bertson. Evelyn Anderson will be Major Bowes’ pianist with a fancy salary some day. Donald Wilcox will be at the Kentucky Derby, riding the winning horse. We know he’ll make a good jockey! Ruth Casaw will be writing a gossip column. The big leagues need search no further, a fence-buster will be found in the form of James Williamson who will be a great base- ball player. Loretta Erdman will become a capable and efficient librarian. Picture Erling Strom tied up in a white apron wiping beer mugs, he’ll make a perfect bartender. We’d like to venture that Duffy’s tavern will offer him a position there. Mary Wink will face slamming doors and suffer aching feet from pounding the streets in attempting to sell Real Silk stockings. Cleo Helium will fall in love and get married. Milton Wicklander ought to make a dig- nifed looking preacher. We predict that Gloria Rulien will be head nurse at some important hospital. eia mm Jean Carlson wills her art ability to Billy Nelson. Ruth Casaw leaves her gift of conversa- tion to Phyllis Hauke. Rueben Richie wills his build to Buster Lyksett. Wallace Wakefield gives that excess am- bition to Theodore Clymer. Phyllis Olson leaves her avoirdupois to Olive Bergman. Don Martin leaves his height to Bill Pfeiffer. Eugene Erickson leaves his tennis playing to anyone who wants to learn. Chet Anderson leaves his baritone voice to John Bowers. Caroline Dabruzzi wills her long walk to school to Rosemary Richie. James Williamson gives his baseball genius to Billy Miller. Evelyn Anderson leaves her piano playing to Helen Udell. Dorothy Gifford leaves her geometric abil- ity to Robert Olson. John Gilbertson wills his bundle of humor to Douglas Myers. Cleo Helium wills her tantalizing voice to Virginia Dahl. Continued on page 76 74 A uvm Concludad Jenebelle Houck leaves ambitions toward Chemistry to Elizabeth Almen. Genevieve Nelson wills her way of hand- ling a typewriter to Carole Nygard. Betty Jo Nash leaves her zestfulness and zip to William Olson. Tommy Johnston wills his unexplainable quality of writing notes in a one-way corres- pondence with Miss Lawrence to Phyllis Carl- son. Betty Penman gives her ways to Phyllis Olson. Maxine Shern wills her smile to Jacqueline Morgan. Thomas O’Brien wills his devil-may-care attitude to Otis Clymer. Virginia Parsons leaves her desk to whoever wants to clean it out. Marion Jennings gives her intelligence to Margaret Weatherhead. Bob Simonson wills his baritone solos to Lucille Williams. Charlotte Swanson wills her blonde hair to Crescence Clark. John Stayberg leaves his scholastic mind to Ivan Lovaas. Erling Strom leaves what fun he gets out of life to an Olson. Vern Thompson wills his school books to the school. Rodney Van Sickle gives his power behind that punch to Kenneth Luebke. Milton Wicklander leaves the school build- ing. Mary Wink leaves her position as presi- dent of the G. A. C. to________________? Gloria Rulien wills her German and short- hand books to some poor fellow who has per- severance. Katherine Florence wills her studious ways to Marion Hope. Patricia Ryan leaves her Irish eyes to Peggy O’Connell. AH! SWEET MYSTERY OF LIFE! A Thousand and One Night:� ago when the Bells of St. Mary were ringing Crosstown, Danny Boy went over Blueberry Ilill to have Tea For Two with Cecilia his Wild Irish Rose. But he was either Crazy With The Heat or Careless for he said, ‘Tm Beginning To Care,” and Accidentally On Purpose they went to the Cathedral in the Pines and he said, “I Give You My Word”, she said, ‘‘There’ll Be Some Changes Made.” Now they live Down By The O-hi-o in a Little Grass Shack, and he says, ‘‘It Makes No Difference Now but May I Never Love Again.” BOOK DEDICATION— Boze—‘‘The Arrogout History of White Ben”. Mr. Rock—“Beneath That Armor”. Mr. Fladager—“Fathers Are Funny”. Faculty—“United They Stand”. Tommy Johnston—“Come Out of the Fantry”. Buddy Gilbertson—“Excuse It. Plea:e!” “Pop” Weatherhead—“Little Women”. Junior Rock—“Life With Father”. Jean Carlson—“It’s an Art . Eugene Erickson—“The Man Who UnderjtooJ Women”. STUDENTS' DICTIONARY Test—something we don’t understand. Faculty—a group of adults who go to school every day. Lessons- something the teachers are always talking about. Study Period—Siesta time. CLASSES IN SWING FRESHMAN: Taking off SOPHOMORES: Icharoos JUNIORS: Hep to the jive SENIORS: In the groove Cleo and Bob went on a picnic one Windy day in June down by the old “('rick”. They weren’t “Fussy” and ate lunch, which consisted of “Popcorn”, on a big Rock lying under a Bruce tree. The Marshall came along and said, “Private property, scram!” “Don’t Kidd me,” said Bob. With a Wink he took out his Pop gun and Cronked the Marshall. “Oh, how Sweet, Cleo said. “Ray for our side! they both shouted. They Doug a hole, started a fire of red hot Cowles, and sat and listened to the Bob White over the Ilill. Then Cleo, breaking the silence said, “Kees me”, and so he did. HOW TO GET HIGH GRADES 1. Don’t look interested when your teacher looks at you. It helps a lot. 2. Don’t bother with extra-credit, that’s something the teacher thought of to keep you in nights. 3. Tell your teacher you know it all. She is sure to believe you. 4 Be sure you see your neighbor’s pa- per during a test. His answers are probably right. 5. Carry books home whether you look at them or not. If you meet a faculty member, he’ll be impressed. 6. Copy someone else’s homework. Be sure to copy someone’s who gets “X” in all his subjectj. 76 Phyllis Recreational Reading ? Hank the Solderer Peggy Otis (Windy) Tiger (Windy too) Bud Patty Bucker Ditty Jane and Beverly Jenebelle Tke (Pat By Barry Conners Presented by Class of 1941 MAY 20. 1941 CAST Bill Harrington Chester Anderson Mrs. William Harrington Cleo Helium Grace Harrington Patricia Harrington Mary Wink .. Eugene Erickson Tony Anderson .. John Gilbertson Sadie Buchanan .... Betty |o Nash Francis Patrick O’Flaherty ... . Rueben Richie “Trip” Busty Don Martin Director—Mr. Harold Weatherhead Property Manager—Marion Jennings Act I: Living room of the Harrington home, evening. Act II: Same—next Monday evening. Act III: Same—the Friday night following. The story is about Patricia Harrington, a girl who ‘ runs se- cond” to her older sister. Grace Harrington. She is the jiatsy who is blamed whenever anything goes wrong, and must remain in the background in order that her sister may he presented to the best advantage. Her father, a traveling man. is on her side, and finally declares his independence by putting Ma in her place. '1 his brings Patsy ultimate triumph, and affords her happiness as the bride of the man she loves. 7« feruynainruji by Qnetne ferujaainncy Co., St. (Pau£, YKlinna4ota (Photo by Qo££ir y Studio Hud on Stan-Obionvaa (Paint Alice Engstrom, Mr. Rock's secretary, is in- dispensable to Hudson High School. She spends her time typing, writing excuses and being very helpful to teachers and students. «so ', v • r. ■ • £ - - ' •• ;• •. . «. 4 7 - .V -� t jf :-r . • :. ct V' - . ' ’.' • ■V- • � - •« •r.' t V. :i aO - K , y £ : . . , i-4 - j v. ,.! -Tv ■ ’■•'■ (Nfij ■ ■•'