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

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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.

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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

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