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

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1942 volume:

Dedication To the teachers for their inspiration and guidance—all those in band and chorus— our faithful and obliging janitors—those who make the noonhour activities a suc- cess—our football champions—our cheer- leaders—all students who sit quietly in as- sembly(?)—those who took part in the dra- matic productions—in short, to everyone who has helped to make our school year worth-while and exciting, WE DEDICATE THIS ANNUAL T'abJe Contents I. Falling Leaves and Bonfires II. Snowballs and Christmas Trees III. Bluebirds and Pussywillows CTRIFE, suffering, sacrifice, and hard work seem to he the lot of the present generation. The stupidity of this genera- tion of mankind can only he redeemed by the future generations through hard work and the development of a right philosophy of life. Greed and selfishness must go and in their places must he developed the spirit of love and understanding. There are no honest short cuts, for hard work and honesty never had a substitute. It is my earnest hope that you, the future citizens, may have much work to do and that you may he equal to the task that lies ahead. Satisfaction in a service well performed is the only true happiness that anyone can get out of life. £d!ujand! (P. (Rock iDean Diany: Please help me to remember, always, the teachers 1 ve had because it was through their help I was able to make the most of my high school career. I first met Miss Gunderson (16) when I was still frightened by the hugeness of the high school building. She generously helped me with verbs and adverbs and also beat rhythmic time while I labored at my penman- ship drills. After helping me with my read- ing and spelling, she sent me to room 104. From Miss Murphy (9) I learned about trade winds and monsoons, mingled with her characteristic Irish humor. She patiently ex- plained those involved lines in “The Courtship of Miles Standish” and through bitter exper- ience she taught me the folly of writing notes. Miss Glasrud (10) showed me the essen- tials of housekeeping and also how to sew straight seams. I learned the lack of taste in wearing pink and orange together, that I must always dip my soup spoon away from me, and break my bread in pieces. Mr. Anderson (7) carefully instructed us in the proper use of saws and hammers. I often saw him coaching the “B basketball players too and teaching the football players to hold that line”. I remember the hours I spent playing basketball and volleyball under the watchful eye of Miss Kidd (15) in both gym and G. A. C. tournaments. But the healthful exercises she showed us were certainly painful. I contrib- uted many wads of gum to her waste basket. I watched many sophomores slave over the adventures of Caesar and try to master those fiendish irregular Latin verbs under Miss Rehmer’s (13) guidance. Through her patience I was able to roll correctly my “r’s” while reciting German folklore. In Miss Mathew’s (17) class I learned that I was an important cog in our government machine and, also, important facts about cor- rect business routine. I remember the time I had trying to decide upon only one voca- tion, considering everything from nurse’s train- ing to acting. Besides teaching me the English funda- mentals during my freshman and sophomore years, Miss Lawrence (11) helped me with the details of pantomimes and the art of act- ing. I can still see her agilely waltzing about at the prom for which she was the adviser. Chromosomes and protoplasm were intro- duced to me by Mr. Fladager (4). I still shud- der when I think of dissecting those “smelly” frogs just before lunch. He was also an in- spiration to our basketball and football play- ers. I am so proud when I think of our champion football team. I first realized the importance of weather and electricity from Mr. Bargen (2). To me all these clouds seemed the same, but I learn- ed that there are cumulus and stratus clouds. The bovs were just learning practical physics when Mr. Bargen left to work in our national defense program. We finished our course un- der the direction of Mr. Heiting who also helped train our boxing team. My awkwardness was certainly a handicap when I attempted to type those “perfect” let- ters in Mr. Walbrandt’s (18) class. Those “five pages” of shorthand always seemed to pile up on me the night before. He carefully start- ed the “little Raiders” in their athletic prog- ress, too. When I was having difficulty seeing why “an inscribed angle equals one-half its arc”, Miss Hughes (19) was always willing to clear up my troubles. Besides teaching geometry, algebra, and advanced math she spent a great deal of time coaching the debaters. She was as much concerned about our commencement program as we seniors were. I remember how we looked forward to the Wednesday nights when the True Blue Times” came out. Miss Mcllquham (8) was always on hand to rush us when the time grew short. She was also the adviser of the “True Blue” staff. And, oh, the hours I spent on that 2,000 word theme in English IV! Miss Lee (6) seemed so exacting during my library periods, but now I realize the rea- son. I guess it is just “student-nature” to try to “get by” with all one can. During that 1:10 period it seemed she always, somehow, discovered that I was chewing gum, and in the basket it would go. Whenever I think of Mr. Weatherhead’s (12) class, I always remember the appropriate jokes he added to the discussions. Besides teaching history and social problems, he spent much of his time writing checks and balanc- ing his expense sheets for the activity fund. In Mixed Chorus Miss Hanson (14) made me realize that music was more than just notes or sharps and flats. Besides Mixed Chorus she directed the glee clubs, small ensembles, departmental music classes and grade school music. I could never understand how she could take care of those things. Mr. Nelson (3) worked patiently with a group of string players who were all beginners. How fine it will be to have an orchestra again! I do hope the students will keep up with their hard work next year. You see, dear Diary, he is joining Uncle Sam’s army when school is out. The day I cut myself I became so excited, but Miss Peterson (5) calmly bandaged my finger, and I’m certain she saved me pints of blood! She did a great deal in stopping epi- demics too. I think Alice Engstrom (1) had to endure more interruptions than anyone. One day when I spilled India Ink she knew exactly what to do. It seemed that there were always students in there asking her pointless ques- tions. And so, dear Diary, I’ve told you about all my teachers; and I’ll think of them every time I look at your pages. 6xcenjptA nom a Senion' Diany DEAR DIARY. 1938-39 September—School started today! Our freshmen class has seventy members. I attended our first class meeting, and we elected our class officers. Bob Olson was elected president; Bill Olson, vice-president; Virginia Dahl, sec- retary; and Bernardene McDonald, treasurer. We chose Miss Hughes as adviser am. John Hoyer as student council representative. September—I had a “super” time this evening at a buffet supper given the freshmen by the sen- iors. Those seniors aren’t half bad! October—Felt proud of our class when we were awarded the cash prize for having the most successful Homecoming ticket campaign. I also attended a meeting today of the fresh- men am. eighth grade girls. We organized a Junior G. A. C. January—Just came home from the Freshman- Sophomore Debate Tournament at Eau Claire. Hudson made a good showing! May—I had a perfect time at the party we had for the seniors. May 21—We had election of class officers for next year. Bill Olson was elected president; Ruth Lee. vice-president; Carole Nygard, secretary; Helien Larson, treasurer; and Douglas Myers, student council representative. Just came home from the freshman picnic at Perch Lake. I feel all drippy from swimming. I guess I must have eaten gallons of ice cream. DEAR DIARY, 1939-40 September—School began again. What a superior feeling one gets when he is a sophomore. It’s a perfectly swell feeling! All sophomore girls who were Interested in becoming G. A. C. mem- bers had a steak fry with the old members. October—Today our class again captured the prize for the best Homecoming ticket campaign. I was initiated into G. A. C. last night. Those senior girls certainly are clever at thinking up things to make one (.o. On the treasure hunt I went all over town hunting for a derby hat. The boys were dashing around school wearing little green caps. I guess it’s part of the Hi-Y initiation. November 27—Went to the football banquet this evening. Three sophomore boys. Bill Olson. Bob Olson, and John Jenson won their let- ters. April 12—Went to the Hi-Y - G. A. C. dinner-dance. Everyone had a swell time. April 26-27—River Falls Music Festival was held this weekend. Band and Glee clubs were aug- mented by several sophomores again. Cap- tured several trophies. May 6—Hi-Y Activity banquet was held this eve- ning}. Several sophomores won awards for de- clamatory, debate, and athletics. Today we had a class meeting. Our officers for' next year will be: Ivan Lovaas, president; Ray St. Ores, vice-president; Helen lldell, secretary; Dorothy Myrvold, treasurer; and Curtis Sols- vig, student council representative. Went on second annual class picnic at Perch Lake. Had a swell time swimming. Did we ever have an abundance of food! DEAR DIARY: 1940-41 September—School opened today. It was fun see- ing all the old classmates again. Hadn’t seen some of them since the class picnic las; May. October—Class for third consecutive time was awarded cash prize for Homecoming ticket campaign. December 5—Went to operetta, Chonita’’. this evening. Bill Olson, Virginia Dahl, and Doug- las Myers were excellent in their parts. November 27—Football Banquet was held this evening. Seven juniors received their letters. They were Ben Montbriand, Bob and Bill Ol- son, Ivan Lovaas, Bill Pfeiffer, Curt Solsvig, and John Jenson. April 25—I went to the music contest. Saw Sherm Peterson lead the marching band. Carole Ny- gard, Sherm Peterson, John Hoyer, Bernardene McDonald, and Ruth Lee won A’s at the con- test. Many juniors were in the band and glee clubs. April 28-May 8—Spent all my free periods helping decorate the gym for the Junior Prom. The theme is a Blue Room’’. May 9—Gym looked truly like a fairy palace with the lights sparkling and all the gay dresses of the girls. May—We held senior class election today. We elected Elizabeth Almen, president; Charles Thompson, vice-president; Rita Loughney, treasurer; Mary Kees, secretary; and John Hoyer, student council representative. DEAR DIARY, 1941-42 September—Felt old and wise today when I direct- ed several scurrying freshmen about the build- ing. We had a party for the freshmen class this evening. I hope the “freshies’’ had as good a time as the seniors. October—I came home from the Colfax game un- able to talk but proud of the football team which Is now the Middle Border Conference Champs. It was the g'orious end of a foot- ball career for our seniors: Bob and Bill Ol- son, Peter Rock, John Jenson, Bill Pfeiffer. Peter Richie, Curt Solsvig, Robert Gilbertson. Ivan Lovaas, and Ben Montbriand. February—Those frosh certainly are a socially minded group. The party they gave last night was one of the best I have ever been at! March—After school I went to a committee meet- ing to help plan the commencement program. Our tentative plans are to have Carole Ny- gard, Ivan Lovaas. Helien Larson, and E’iza- beth Almen give speeches. John Hover is going to play a trumpet solo. Ruth Lee is go- ing to play a violin solo, and Virginia Dahl will sing. An all-senior chorus plans to sing several selections. May 2—The Junior-Senior prom was held last night. The decorations were very spring-like. The “May-day’’ theme was especial'y appro- priate. May 7—Today I finished my last day of classes In Hudson High. It makes me feel just a little weepy’’ to think that next September I’ll no longer have a definite place at Hudson High. May 14—Tonight our years at Hudson High were formally closed at Commencement. After a busy week with class day, the senior play, the picnic and baccalaureate, I am very tired so I must close, but I do hope everyone will have as much fun in school as I did. Good nigh , dear Diary. fexcenpti nom a funion' Dicing DEAR DIARY. 1939-40 DEAR DIARY. 1941-42 September—As one of the 79 bewildered fresh- men. I unanimously wandered about the halls from one classroom to another. We held a class meeting to elect officers who wi 1 carry out our class plans. The results were Audrey Otterson. president; Iona Ryt.en. secretary; Joan McDonald, treasurer; Thomas Hughes, vice-president; and Dorothy Detlefson, coun- cil representative. The sophisticated seniors held a get-acquainted party in our honor in the form of a basket social. October—We all enjoyed the skit, ‘The Warriers of K E. F.’ presented at the Pep Fest by our class. I heard our class made the biggest profit selling pop at the Hallowe’en party. February—This is the month of boxing. Eugene Richie. Buster Lyksett. Otis Clymer. and Rob- ert Kinney represented our class in the ring. September—Today we enrolled in Hudson High School as juniors. The cooperation and gen- eral ability of our class has shown forth al- most immediately. The boys on the champion- ship football team who earned letters were Harold Trieb. Duane Morrissette. Eugene Richie, Stuart Gilbertson. Patrick Richie. Gale Heffron, and Thomas Zezza. Eugene Rich’o was chosen the football captain for the 1942 season. Sixteen members of our class are en- rolled in the band. We are we 1 represented in the glee clubs and Mixed Chorus. Louis Al- men, Thomas Hughes. Otis Clymer. Nathan Wiener, and Robert Kinney are again enrolled in the debate course. October—Merle Penman and Otis Clymer came Into the assembly today, as two Scotchmen discussing the game between New Richmond and Hudson, as the junior Homecoming skit. April—At the music contest Nathan Wiener played a .rumpat solo, and he was also in the trum- pet trio. Audrey Otterson was in the clarinet quartet. I saw' other “freshles' down there in the vocal groups. May—We held a class meeting and e’ected Eu- gene Richie, president; Dorothy Ruemmele. vice-president; Bette Pfeiffer, secretary; Buster Lyksett. treasurer, and Flora Ann Simonson, council representative for the year 1940-41. DEAR DIARY. 1940-41 September—I followed all my classmates as we re- entered school again as sophomores. A great many of us tried out for the glee clubs and also Mixed Chorus. Others were in the instru- mental groups. Many of the boys played on the footba’l team. Several of the debaters were sophomores too. October—Hi-Y and G. A. C. initiation is over with! None of us liked it, but now we’re glad wo gained entrance in.o these clubs. December—Vacation time at last! February—I’m sure we all saw Robert Lyksett. Eugene Richie, Duane Morrissette, Otis Clymer. Robert Kinney. Elton Hancock, and Melvin Weinberg out doing roadwork for boxing. March—Vivian Egbert was our district represen - ative in declamatory. Thomas Hughes and Louis Almen were our league representatives in extemporaneous speaking. April—This was the first year at the music con- test for many of us. I saw Nathan Wiener in the .rumpet trio, James Stayberg in the brass .sextet. Vivian Egbert and Audrey Otterson in the clarinet quartet. Nathan also played a piano solo. I saw Joan McDona’d do some fancy baton twirling as a majorette, too. May—A; our last class meeting of the year we elected officers for the forthcoming term. The president will be Gale Heffron; the vice-presi- dent Clairbel Clair; secretary. Joyce Udell; treasurer, Stuart Gilbertson; and council rep- resentative, Thomas Zezza. November—During the basketball season I saw Claire Erickson. Marshall Van Meter. Gao Heffron. Eugene Richie, and Robert Lyksett doing their bit for the team. December—Louis Almen played a leading role in the Christmas play presented in assembly on the day before Christmas vacation. January—I went to two one-act plays. In “Re- hearsal”. Joan McDonald played Christin ; Vivian Egbert was Barbara: and Audrey Ot- terson was Gertrude. In the play, “Goodnight Please”, Lorraine Simonson played the role of Lucy; and Duane Morrisset.e was McWinkle. February—Looking over the boxer� as hey ran past, I saw Robert Lyksett, Elton Hancock. Robert Kinney, Duane Morrissette, and Otis C’ymer from our class. I heard Audrey Otter- son. Clairbel Clair, Lorraine Simonson, and O’lvia Sandberg talking about their admittance into Tachoperas, too. March 21—Mr. Nelson chose a group of band r n- bers to attend the Music Clinic at River Falls to ay. He chose Jacqueline Morgan. James Btaberg. and Vivian Egbert from my class. April 18—Today was the crucial day for all solo- ists in the Music Contes.. Many members from my class made the trip to River Falls to be among the participants. April 25—Today was another important day in mv school activities, diary. We competed in ;ke River Falls Music Contest again. Many jun- iors were included among the bustling crowd of participants down there. I wonder if I was the only one who saw' frightened faces? Joan McDonald was a drum majorette again this year. May 1—I won’t wrl.e much tonight. Diary, because I’m too sleepy after the wonderful time I’ve had. I just came home from our May Day Prom which was belt. in the gymnasium at school. The entire room was gayly bedecked in springtime flowers and scenes. I’m sure the juniors, as wfell as the other classmen had a perfect time. union Fifth How—George Olson. Harold Trieb, Vivian Egbert, Louis Almen, Dorothy Ruemmele, Donald Sahnow, June Wlllman. Duane Morrissette, Margaret O’Connell, Beverly Rulien, William Nelson, Gloria Foss, Donald Gil- bertson. Fourth Row—Joan McDonald, Elton Hancock, Jacqueline Morgan. Henry Kolashinski, Betty Lyksett, James Staberg, Audrey Otterson, Nathan Wiener, Olivia Sandberg, Claire Erickson, Flora Ann Simonson. Robert Lyksett, Lorraine Simonson, Edwin Koehlei. Third Row—Bernardine Montbriand, Bette Pfeiffer, Robert McGrail, Helen Persell, Vincent Cardarelli, Mavis Johnson, Floyd White, Inez Smith, Melvin Weinberg, Betty Guith, Bernard Anderson, Kathleen Peterson, Spen- cer Porter. Jane Pederson. Second Row—Marshall Van Meter. Iona Ryden, Stuart Gilbertson, Clairbel Clair, Miss Lawrence, Gale Heffron, Thomas Zezza, Joyce Udell, Otis Clymer, Barbara Williamson, Patrick Richie. First Row—Robert Kinney, Georgene Sweet, Albert Dabruzzi, Betty Daniels, Eugene Richie, Blanche Hanson. Thomas Hughes. Shirlev Chelberg, David Lonergan. Pauline Vanasse, James Corcoran, Violet Schwerm. President............. Vice-president ....... Secretary............. Treasurer ............ Council Representative Adviser............... . . . Ciale Heffron . . Clairbel Clair .... Joyce Udell Stuart Gilbertson .. Thomas Zezza . Miss I awrence 6xcQnjpU 'Jnom a Sojplaomone' I)Lan DEAR DIARY, 1940-41 September 3—1, along with 66 other trembling freshmen, entered this terrifying place called Hudson High School. We held our first class meeting and elected Eugene Benedict as presi- dent; jean Kees, vice-president; Oliver Lyk- sett. secretary; Paul Kvarnes. council repie- sentatlve; Anthony Zappa, treasurer; and Mrs. King, adviser. September 13—We made our social debut to-day. The seniors en.ertained us at the annual Senior-Freshman party. Gee, school is start- ing to be almost fun! October—Our Homecoming skit made a big hit at the pep fest. November 20—Several freshmen were participants in the Thanksgiving program given in as- sembly. I was Just beginning to think I knew quite a few of the rest of the pupils, but when I saw that sea of faces, I began to wonder. April 26-27—We won the music contest again. We feel that our class had quite a bit to do with it, too, for several freshmen were contestants. They were Kenneth Christensen, Richard Cronk. Bonnie Lee Nelson, Evelyn Ryan, Mar- ion Thorson, and Donald Ward in the vocal groups; and Bruce Bergman, Jean Kees, Mar- ion Thorson, and Donald Ward in the instru- mental music. May—Did you hear the terrible news that is tra- veling around school? Mrs. King is retiring. Besides losing a wonderful teacher we are oing to be out a simply perfect adviser. We eld a class meeting to elect officers for next year. We decided on Merl Penman as presi- dent; Jack St. Ores, vice-president; Crescense Clark, secretary; Joann Ryan, council repre- sentative: Miss Mathews, adviser; and An- thony Zappa was unanimously re-elected treasurer. DEAR DIARY. 1941-42 September 3—Today 64 sophomores entered their second year of high school with considerable more confidence than we had a year ago. Members of our class on the championship football team are Eugene Benedict, Richard Lamkins, Leslie Lindstrom, Bill Miller, and Donald Ward. October 10—Everyone enjoyed our homecoming skit. We starred Dick Lamkins, as an old man relating the Homecoming of 1941 to the numerous children of some of the members of the team. Many of us are still recovering from the shock of initiation Into Hi-Y and G. A. C. Nevertheless we are glad to have become members of these organizations. November—This season we find Wallace Behm, John Bowers, Kenneth Christensen, Richard Cronk. Richard Lamkins, Oliver Lyksett. Daryl McGinley. Bill Miller, Donovan Persell. George Richie, Louie Richie, Merrill Sahnow. Jack Sfc. Ores, James Wallace, and Donald Ward going out for football. December—Am I ever glad to be having a vaca- tion! January—I went to two one-act plays, Rehearsal” and Goodnight, Please . Between acts Eve- lyn Ryan entertained the audience with her tap dancing. February—We are discovering several second Joe Louis’s” in Eugene Benedict, John Bowers. Kenneth Christensen, Gerald Cowles, Bill Loughney, Darrel Luebke, Oliver Lyksett, Robert Penman, Merl Penman, George Richie, Louie Richie, Jack St. Ores, James Wallace, Gordon Wl’cox, and Anthony Zappa. Alice Harrison, Demerize Hawkins, Marion Hope. Jean Kees, Bonnie Lee Nelson, and Evelyn Ryan are thrilled about their admittance to Tachoperas. March—Two members of my class. Alice Harrison and Donald Ward attended the Music Clinic at River Falls to-day. Just as luck would have it, it took a Saturday of school! March 18—Today our classmate. Robert Houman, joined the navy. He is stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station. April 25—I put in a very exciting day at the Music Contest in River Falls to-day. Several of the participants were sophomores. I saw Alice Harrison. Donald Ward, Bruce Berg- man. Marion Hope, Jean Kees. Lucille Peter- son. Evelyn Ryan, Donald Sletlen. Jack St. Ores, and Marion Thorson with the band. Wallace Behm did his share, along with all the others, for the Boys’ Glee Club. May 2—Last night was that wonderful prom. I silently sat in the balcony and watched my classmates waltz gracefullv around the floor. There weren’t many sophomores there, but we will star at our own prom next year. Sojpkomone Cfla i Fifth Row—Jeanette Muckenhirn, Alice Harrison, Armagean Peterson, Ruth Erickson. Bonnie Lee Nelson, Daryl McGinley, Wallace Behm. Eugene Benedict, Richard Lamklns, George Richie, Donovan Persell. Merrill Sahnow. Fourth Row—Lucille Williams, Lorraine Harwell. Leslie Lindstrom. Marion Hope, Bruce Bergman. Lucille Peter- son. John Bowers, Betty Jane Detlefson, Donald Ward, Robert Penman, Francelia Morrissette, Catherine Peterson. Enos Smith, Robert Houman, Gordon Wilcox. Third Row'—James Wallace, Doris Anderson, Darrel Luebke, Dolores Payson, Oliver Lyksett, Margaret Weber, William Loughney, Frances Gund. Gerald Cowles, Demerize Hawkins, Kenneth Christensen, Mary Loughney, Betty Nelson, Marion Thorson. Second Row—Richard Cronk, Jean Kees, William Miller, Lorraine Houman, Donnamae Mayer, Crescense Clark, Merl Penman, Miss Mathews, Joann Ryan, Jack St. Ores, Margaret Erb, Paul Kvarnes, Phyllis Hauke. First Row'—Jean Peterson, Ignatius Kinney, Evelyn Ryan. Anthony Zappa, Veronica Adams, Howard Norvold, Olive Haugen, Donald Sletten, Colleen Peterson, Louie Richie, Dorothy Hancock. President............. Vice-president........ Secretary............. Treasurer............. Council Representative Adviser .............. . Merl Penman . Jack St. Ores Crescense Clark Anthony Zappa ... Joann Ryan Miss Mathews fke ne kman CflaAA Fiftti How__Vern Ohrt, Betty Heckel, Juvene Bylander. Richard Hose. Ervin Moldenhauer, Aut.rey Cleveland. Theodore Clymer. Marlon Schueler. Dean Erickson, Harriet Jonas. Philip Gerlach. George Hennessy, James Lonergan. Dennis Zezza. John Cameron. Fourth Row—Evelyn Frazier. EloLse Smith. Allen Johnson. Leila Evenson Paul Ca� w, Catherine Hudson. Charles Johnson. Betty Porter. Philip Lombard. Doro.hy Guith. Frank Van Horn, Eleanor Simpson, David Sandberg. Georgia Ann Nelson. Norman Olson, Margaret Weatherhead. Third How—Lois Brandt, Thomas Camp. Virginia Hart. Harold Olson, Lauretta Peterson. David Mary Jane Zappa. Lyle Ward, Beverly Morgan. Arlyn Weinberg, Donna Norvold, Eugene Gustafson, Ruth Zarske. Frederic Templeman, Eleanor Ferguson, Alan Larson,Miss Rehmer. Second Row—Dennis Kinnev. Bettv Jane Nelson. Robert Wlllman, Joan Evans, Jack Cowles, Betty Lou Loh- inan. Patricia Cox. Thomas 'Schullo. Lawrence Mickelson, Donna Nelson, David Kvarnes, Olive Smith, Purdy Cashman, Eleanor Wilcox. First Row—Marjorie Ruemmele. Marie Gund, Catherine Weber. Myrtle Gerlach. Barbara Hill, Jane Olson. Darlene Sherburn. Betty Hanson. Jane Williamson. President.............. Vice-president ........ Secretary.............. Treasurer.............. Council Representative Adviser ............... ......Patricia Cox .. Thomas Schullo Lawrence Mickelson Hetty Lou Lohman ...... Lois Brandt ...... Miss Rehmer fcxcenpt nom a ne kman' Diany DEAR DIARY, 1941-42 September 2—Well, here I am, a freshman in Hudson High School! I feel pretty grown up! I’ll have to admit that I’m pretty confused, though; I don’t know what to do at all. September 10—Our first class meeting was a riot! We elected officers. Patricia Cox was elected president; Thomas Schullo, vice-president; Lawrence Mickelson, secre- tary; Betty Lou Lohman, treasurer; Lois Brandt, student council representative; and Miss Rehmer as our adviser. Just think, Diary, we are a class of seventy-one pupils. You know, that is a pretty large class. Diary, there are nine freshmen in “B” band and seventeen freshmen in Girls’ “B” Glee club. September 12-----Oh Diary, I just came from the party that the seniors gave for the freshmen. I got a lot better acquainted and made many new friends. The seniors helped us learn how to dance. I can’t dance very well, but I certainly had a lot of fun tripping! October—Football season is well on its way. The freshmen have a part in this activity, too, Diary. Eleven freshmen went out for it. Here’s hoping that H. H. S. wins the championship! October 3—The freshmen presented their Homecoming skit today in assembly. The skit was well given. The players were James Lonergan. Thomas Schullo, John Cameron, Jane Olson, Leila Evenson, Betty Lou Lohman, Audrey Cleveland, Margaret Weatherhead, and Patricia Cox, who was the speaker. They cleverly adapted the fairy tale Cinderella” to the occasion. November 18—We had a social hour this eve- ning. It was pretty noisy, but all in all, everything went well. November 28—The operetta, Rumpelstiltskin”, was given. It was a great success. Three of the main characters, Lois Brandt Marion Schueler, and Arlyn Weinberg, are freshmen. December 19—This afternoon the Christmas play was given in assembly. It was very good. Marion Schueler and Arlyn Wein- berg represented the freshmen. January—The important athletic activity now' is basketball. Eight freshmen are taking part in that activity. February—This is the month of debaters. Diary. Our class produced six of them. February 17—The freshmen entertained the seniors tonight, turn about is fair play”. A swell supper was served. Dancing was the main entertainment, and there were games, too. March 24—This is the day of the big declam- ation contest. Four freshmen went out for declamatory. Marion Schueler, a fresh- man, w'as one of two chosen to represent the school in this league contest. April—The big item of the month is the an- nual Music Contest held at River Falls. Marion Schueler, Jane Olson, and Lois Brandt go to the contest in Girls’ A” Glee club. Dean Erickson, Alan Larson, Fred- eric Templeman, and Arlyn Weinberg, in Boys’ Glee club; Jane Olson, Lyle Ward, Carl Sandberg, and Joan Evans, in A” band, and Marion Schueler, Jane Olson, and Lois Brandt in the freshmen trio. May 11—Diary, there comes a time in every freshman’s life when he wishes he had graduated; this is the time. But then again, I’m glad I am one of the freshmen class. I’ve had a lot of fun this school year. Then too, I feel I have really learn- ed something, something important. I’ve been trying my best to be prepared for those semester examinations. We’re just the little fellow's starting at the bottom now, but we’ll get to the top. Don’t vou worry. Diary, we’ll get there. I pledge to you, that we, the graduating class of 1945 will come through with flying colors! Oun Qouenninc diody Standing—Carl Sandberg, Howard Cox. John Hoyer. Otis Clymer, Robert Olson, Carole Nygard, Douglas Myers, Curtis Solsvig. Mr. Rock. Ben Montbriand. William Pfeiffer, Patrick Richie, Gale Heffron, Joann Ryan. William Olson, Lois Brandt, Patricia Cox. Charles Thompson. Merl Penman. Seated—Kathleen Peterson, Phyllis Carlson, Alice Marie O'Rourke, Elizabeth Almen, Flora Ann Simonson, Olivia Sandberg, Bernardene McDonald. Kenneth Luebke, Nathan Wiener, Ivan Lovaas, Raymond St. Ores, Thomas Zezza. HE selling of defense stamps and bonds was the main issue of the Student Council functions this year. Under the lead- ership of the president, Hen Montbriand, and the adviser, Mr. Rock, it was decided to spend $300 of the surplus in the activity fund for defense bonds. Patrick Richie, a council member, volunteered to sell defense stamps at a hall desk in the morning and at noon. William Pfeiffer, our vice president, suggested that a social hour be held after each basketball game played at home. The activity managers, Kenneth Luebke and Louis Almen, offered to sell tickets for this dance. The money taken in was used to buy new records, which were purchased by four council members, Douglas Myers, Ben Montbriand, Virginia Dahl, and John Hoyer. The standing committees were elected at the first meeting and have functioned during the entire year. The following com- mittee members are in Student Council: Joan McDonald, Wiliam Pfeiffer, Ben Montbriand, and Bernardene McDonald, secretary of the council. Each class is represented in Student Council by its class president and a repre- sentative. The other organizations of school send one representative. SENIOR G. A. C. Fifth Row—Sarah Scuillo, Georgene Sweet, Margaret Erb, Rosemary Richie. Dorothy Hancock, Olive Haugen, Donna Mae Mayer, Joann Ryan, Margaret Weber, Evelyn Ryan, Bette Pfeiffer, Jean Kees, Francis Gund. Fourth Row—Lucy Dabruzzi, Lorraine Harwell. Francelia Morrissette. Mary Loughney, Betty Carlson, Violet Schwerm. Catherine Peterson. Virginia Dahl, Betty Jane Detlefson, Lucille Peterson, Inez Smith. Marion Hope. Jacqueline Morgan, Helen Udell, Betty Lyksett. Third Row—Ruth Lee. Jane Jenson, Demerize Hawkins, Crescense C!ark, Bonnie Lee Nelson, Olive Bergman, Ruth Erickson, Lucille Williams, Clarice Christensen, Rita Loughney, Gloria Foss, Audrey Otterson, Vivian Egbert, Helen Persell. Second Row—Margaret O'Connell, Dorothy Detlefson. Beverly Rulien, Helien Larson, Dorothy Ruemmele, Betty Gund, Clairbel Clair, Phyllis Carlson, Elizabeth Almen, Olivia Sandberg. Jane Pederson. Joyce Ui.ell, Felice J orstad. First Row—Joan McDonald. Fay Cox, Marian Webster, Flora Ann Simonson, Lorraine Simonson. Bernardene McDonald, Miss Kidd, Pearl Simonson, Marion Thorson, Betty Guith. JUNIOR G. A. C. Fourth Row—Kathryn Nelson. Eleanor Anderson. Lavern Fenn, Olive Smith. Donna Nelson. Eleanor Wilcox, Mary Jane Zappa, Eleanor Ferguson, Ruth Zarske, Lois Brandt. Evelyn Jorstad. Third Row—Virginia Hart, Beverly Morgan, Roxana Kruse, Kathleen Hallenberger, Helen Sveen, Margaret Ann Rock, Catherine Hudson, Betty Porter, Eleanor Simpson. Leila Evenson, Georgia Ann Nelson, Miss Kidd. Second Row—Dorothy Guith. Eloise Smith. Marion pchueler, Bet.y Hanson, Jane Gilbertson. Audrey Cleveland. Patricia Cox, Harriet Jonas, Shirley Erb. Myrtle Ger’ath. First Row—Mary Jane Lykse t, Evelyn Frazier. Bonnie Heckel, Jane Williamson, Darlene Sherburn, Betty Lou Lohman. Jane Olson. Margaret Weatherhea , Jcannine Dummond. Shirley Haugrose. Q. A. C. (Reirieu DEAR DIARY— One day in late September a notice ap- peared on the bulletin board which announced that the G. A. C. was to hold a steak-fry at the Lake Front Park and that any girls who wished to join G. A. C. should come. I was there, of course. The steaks were super; afterwards we played games, and everyone had a perfect time. bers brought a hot dish, rolls, milk, pickles, or a cake. Getting really ambitious, the G. A. C., Hi-Y, and faculty sponsored and honored the handsome Hudson High football champs at the annual Football Banquet. Each of us brought a salad or money. We also had charge of setting the tables and preparing the meal with the help of three N. Y. A. cooks. A couple of weeks later all the new mem- bers were initiated. We had to wear a night- gown and curlers in our hair! ! Did we ever look terrible! ! Each of us had a stunt to do. Mine was to sing “The Old Grey Mare to the tune of “America . It wasn’t too bad, but the next day! That was a different story. We had “G. A. C. painted on our foreheads with mercurochrome, and we had to do any- thing the old members asked, such as carry their books or kneel before them and repeat “You are superior, I am inferior . But after it was all over, I was thrilled to be a full- fledged member of the Girls’ Athletic Club of good old Hudson High with “Cap (Miss Kidd) as our adviser. For Homecoming the G. A. C. and Hi-Y took charge of decorating the halls. We made the cutest bow-legged cowboys to carry out the theme, “Howdy Irish . Early in November we had a supper, and we new members served. Each of the mem- After the Hi-Y Varieties, the G. A. C. and Hi-Y members danced and ate doughnuts and ice cream in the gym from 9:30 until 11:00. Late in March we had another supper. Rolls, milk, string beans, gelatin salad, baked potatoes, chipped-beef gravy, and ice cream were served. Maybe I had better tell you, Diary, just what this G. A. C. system is. Each class com- petes in speedball, kickball, volleyball, basket- ball, and softball. If I make the class team, I get points for the hours I play. Every member must earn 100 points to join and 100 points each year. If I earn 300 points, I will get an emblem, for 750 points I will get a small gold “H , and when I’m a senior, if I have earned 2,000 points, I will get a large, felt “H”. I’ve had loads of fun in G. A. C. this year. Diary, and I know I’ll never forget the excit- ing experiences we’ve had. SENIOR G. A. C. OFFICERS President ................................... Phyllis Carlson Vice President.......................Elizabeth Almen Secretary ............................ Clairbel Clair 1 reasurer ...................... Dorothy Ruenimele Point Secretary ............................... Rettv Gund Student Council Representative .... Olivia Sandberg Adviser.................................... Miss Kidd Qinta' Qtkifetic H'ou.n na merit Speedball ......................... Lorraine Simonson Kickball ............................. Peggy O’Connell Basketball ................................. Fay Cox Volleyball............................ Pearl Simonson Softball ........................... Clarice Christensen Tennis...................................Vivian F.gbert SPEEDBALL We started this tournament but did not finish, through no fault of our own. We were forced to give up the space on the playground for football practice. Each of us was given points in propor- tion to the time we rejx)rted for practice. KICKBALL Our four class teams participated in the kickball tournament. The seniors came out on to)). The members of this team were: Phyllis Carlson, Fay Cox, Olive Bergman, Helen Udell, Rosemary Richie, Lucy Dabruzzi, Betty Carlson, and Virginia Dahl. Managers of the teams were fteshmen, Patricia Cox; sophomore, Catherine Peter- son ; junior, Gloria Foss; senior, Phyllis Carlson. BASKETBALL Our basketball tournament was held after fifty-eight girls had reported and practiced. Thursday nights were devoted to the senior and junior girls, while the freshmen and sophomore girls practiced Fridays after school. The seniors won the tournament by defeating the juniors 11-18, and the fresh- men 10-22 in the play-off games. Members of the victorious senior team were co-captains, Bernadene McDonald and Olive Bergman, Pearl Simonson, Jane Jenson, Ruth Lee, Phyllis Carlson, Betty Gund, Elizabeth Almen, and Clarice Christ- ensen. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball was the most popular girl’s sport. There were eighty-four girls who rej orted for practice. This tournament was divided into two parts. The girls’ color tournament, made up of twelve co’or teams, was won by the red and purple teams who remained undefeated. Their captains were Lucy Dabruzzi, purple, and Phyllis Carlson, red. The seniors won the class tournament by defeating both the juniors and freshmen in the final play-off. Members of the winning team were Elizabeth Almen. Phyllis Carlson, Betty Carlson, Fay Cox, Lucy Dabruzzi, Dorothy Det’.efson, Clarice Christensen, Felice Jor- stad, Ruth Lee, Bernardene McDonald, Rosemary Richie, and Helen Udell. BOWLING Bowling was also a popular sport this year. Four teams of five members each competed every Saturday morning at the local bowling alley. We didn’t finish this tournament because of school on Saturday. SOFTBALL We will have a softball tournament in the spring with all four classes participating. imion Q. A. C. (Rauiauy HIS fall we eighth grade and freshman girls organized a Junior G. A. C. Our chief aim is to encourage the members to participate in active sports and thus have a knowledge of these games before en- tering senior G. A. C. We are given points for each hour we sj end in the various sports. We chose a point system identical to that of the senior G. A. C. system and the points we earn for Junior G. A. C. will be transferable to the senior organization. At our first meeting we elected Betty Lou Lohman president; Darlene Sherburn. vice president; Jane Olson, secretary; Mar- garet Weatherhead, treasurer; and Jane Williamson, student council representative. As soon as we had organized, we began our social activities with a steak fry at the Lake Front Park. This was such fun that we soon planned another picnic. Although we were not invited to the football banquet, we assisted our “big sis- ters” by waiting on tables and we were in- vited to the entertainment which followed the dinner. We also served at the G. A. C. playday and, although we didn’t appreciate our du- ties, we realized that next year we would, in turn, depend upon those junior G. A. C. members for help with our playday. At T loon. Although most of us from the farms and North Hudson had to spend the noon hours at school, we were never at a loss for something to do. The Fifth Street playground and ten- nis court were always available when the weather permitted, for any of us athletes wishing to use them. During the winter months, Miss Kidd gave us equipment for such sports as bad- minton, bowling, dart throwing, and volley- ball. We could play basketball down in the gym or ping-pong up on the balcony. Once a week she provided music for danc- ing in the auditorium. In the spring we often played softball. During this period an average of 40 students was accommodated every day. President ........................... William Pfeiffer Vice-president........................... Eugene Richie Secretary-treasurer ...................... Peter Rock- Adviser ........................................... Mr. Rock Gordon Wilcox Eugene Richie Ix)uie Richie Peter Richie Robert Lyksett George Olson Bernard Anderson Kenneth Luebke Henry Kolashinski Douglas Myers Curtis Solsvig MEMBERS Ivan Lovaas Richard Lamkins Charles Thompson John Jenson Louis Almen John Hover Arthur Olson James Staberg Donald Ward Patrick Richie George Richie Benedict Montbriand Raymond St. Ores William Miller Jack St. Ores Henry Johnson Peter Rock Nathan Wiener William Pfeiffer Daryl McCinley Oun M1-°! DEAR DIARY, You just wouldn’t be complete, if you didn’t have an account of our Hi-Y club, and we would certainly feel slighted if our great organization was left unmentioned. Each year we choose a main topic upon which all our activities are based. We selected “Education for Democracy’’ as our theme this year. Our club doesn’t just sit around all year; they get busy and really accomplish some- thing. Besides our regular business meetings, which are held every second and fourth Thurs- day of each month, we accomplished these things: Initiation ................................. October 14 Football Banquet .......................... November 24 O der Boys’ Conference..................November 28-29 Annual Hi-Y Varieties.......................February 27 Hi-Y Supper................................... March 26 Annual Activity Banquet ........................ May 4 Election of Officers...........................April 23 Annual Picnic................................... May 7 The initiation of fifteen new members on October 14 was divided into two parts. In the first section we attempted to show the new' members the serious side of our club, and in the other part we displayed the fun and hilarity which we have. When Jerry Cowles and Dick Lamkins sang a duet, they had the whole club roaring with laughter. Three fellows were sent to the Older Boys’ Conference at Mankato, Minnesota. One was sent from each class. Jack St. Ores represent- ed the sophomores; Robert Lyksett, the jun- iors; and William Pfeiffer, the seniors. This year, for the first time, our club, to- gether with the G. A. C. and the faculty, sponsored a banquet in honor of our football champions. We contributed money with which to buy the meat as our share. Every year all of us work together to give a public entertainment of some sort. We try to have as many members as possible take part in this program. This year we presented a one-act comedy, a short quiz between the faculty and students, and several musical numbers. The setting for the comedy, “Gentlemen of Honor’’, was in a college dormitory room. where preparations were being made for exams. One of the boys was suspected of cheating, when found with a “supposed” test copy, but everything was cleared up and a much cherished scholarship was duly award- ed. The cast included: Dennis Scott, Kenneth Luebke; Chuck Kavanough, Douglas Myers; Neil Fleming, Ben Montbriand; Howard Meu- ret, Patrick Richie; Jules O’Gara. Louis Al- men; Dr. Lynn, William Pfeiffer; V. H. Hen- lein, John Hoyer. Miss Rehmer directed the play. The Hi-Y German band played; Jerry Cowles and Dick Lamkins sang “Clementine”; the Hi-Y octet sang two songs. Messrs. Weath- erhead, Fladager, Heiting, and Nelson repre- sented the faculty in the quiz while Charles Thompson. Raymond St. Ores, Peter Richie, and Ben Montbriand represented the students. Our club also sponsors the All-School Ac- tivity banquet, at which time letters and awards are presented. We take full responsi- bility for the dinner and entertainment; the public is always invited. To close our season, we had a picnic. We had loads of fun, and above everything else there was plenty of food. 1941 ootbaC n'acim Fifth Row—Coach Emil Anderson, Coach Ken Fladager. Fourth Row—Wll’iam Miller, Eugene Richie, Richard Rose. Richard Lamkins, George Richie, Gordon Wilcox, John Bowers. Louie Richie. Third Row—Donovan Persell, Donald . Gilbertson, Robert Houman, Stuart Gilbertson, Eugene Benedict, Harold Trieb, Leslie Lindstrom, Robert Lyksett. Second Row—Thomas Zezza, Peter Richie, Robert Gilbertson. CurtLs Solsvig, Bill Pfeiffer, Peter Rock. Donah. Ward. First Row—Melvin Weinberg, Patrick Richie. Duane Morrissette, Ivan Lovaas, Bob Olson, Bill Olson. Ga'e Heffron, John Jenson, Ben Montbriand, Ray St. Ores. Co-Captains ................... Hob and Bill ()lson Managers ........................ Melvin Weinberg Ray St. Ores Head Coach ..................... Kenneth Fladager Line Coach.................................. Emil Anderson Centers John Jenson Patrick Richie (ieorge Richie Quarterbacks Peter Rock Robert Houman Leslie Lindstrom Guards Bil Pfeiffer Hen Montbriand William Miller Donald W ard T acklcs Duane Morrissette Hob Gilbertson Curtis Solsvig Stuart Gilbertson Donald Gilbertson Richard Lamkins Halfbacks Hill Olson Hob Olson Eugene Benedict Richard Rose Gordon Wilcox Thomas Zezza John Bowers Fullbacks Eugene Richie Gale Heffron Louie Richie Ends Ivan Lovaas I larold Trieb Peter Richie Donovan Persell Robert Lyksett 1 ludson 38 Spring Valley 7 Hudson 31 River Falls 6 Hudson 14 New Richmond 12 Hudson 33 Ellsworth 0 11 udson 19 Stillwater 20 11 udson 33 Menomonie 2 1ludson 13 Colfax 6 Saniem diicj H'an HILL and BOB OLSON, Halfbacks— None too high a tribute can he paid to the Olson twins. Bill and Bob. Playing a full three years of football they were “tops” at their halfback posts. They co-captained the victorious 1941 conference championship team. Their brilliant headwork and lead- ership was superb. On the field they were everything a coach could want, they passed, kicked and ran, truly triple-threat stars. Their loss will he felt by the entire team. They were undoubtedly two of the finest backs in the history of the Middle Border Conference. IVAN LOVAAS, End—A returning letterman Ivan proved to be one of Hud- son’s main threats to their opponents. His smashing offensive and defensive playing en- abled him to become one of Hudson’s finest ends. He received considerable praise from Coach Fladager, being named one of the most improved players on the squad. BILL PFEIFFER, Guard—Bill prob- ably was the quietest player on the team but on the field he maintained high spirits and held the team together when the going was tough. Bill also was named by Coach Flad- ager as another very improved player dur- ing the season. CURTIS SOLSVIG, Tackle—Curt was a regular tackle in his junior and senior years. His size and immense drive made him one of the most valuable squad mem- bers. His spirit and defense was outstand- ing. He really “dug in” in the pinches. His tackle slot will be difficult to replace and will seriously retard the Champs. BEN MONTBRIAND, Guard—In and out of the starting lineup, Ben proved his worth during several games. The typical fighting spirit displayed when the going was rough gave the team the needed inspiration to go on to victory. Ben played two years of football for the Blue and White. As a line backer his play was bril- liant. Although lacking in weight his spirit made up for the loss. JOHN JENSON, Center—“Jens”, tip- ping the scale at 210 pounds, was one of the bulwarks of the forward wall. John played three years of football for the Raid- ers at his final post. He was a hard charger on offense and a stubborn bull on defense. In spite of his mammoth size his ability to cover his assignment jarred many oppon- ents’ limbs. His post will be difficult to replace. PETER RICHIE. End—Peter was one of the finest defensive ends in the history of Hudson football. Peter’s play in the Menomonie game was of the best any spectator will see by a Hudson player again. Although he was not a regular, Peter maintained high spirits and fought very hard for the team. PETER ROCK, Quarterback—Peter was probably the player on the team with the most spirit. He felt deeply about the way the team | erformed on the field. He was responsible for many of the long touch- down runs, by his excellent blocking to spring the runners loose. Peter’s loss will be felt by the team next year. BOB GILBERTSON, Tackle—“Big- Stoop” was next to the largest man on the team, and he made good use of his size. He was a hard man to get out on defense, and he proved as efficient on offense. Bob played a bang-up game at Menomonie and came out of the battle a real hero. i . m ft V I iC- ■ «Hike! Or £-cTw o-cTlviee! September 26 HUDSON 38—SPRING VALLEY 7 Coach Ken Fladager’s Raiders opened their 1941 grid campaign by decisively de- feating the Red and White from Spring Val- ley by a score of 38-7. The Valley boys unable to hold Hudson’s backfield could do nothing but bow to the Raiders. The 1 ludson line held the Red and White intact all after- noon and played superb ball to start their bid for the conference title. October 3 HUDSON 14—NEW RICHMOND 12 Hudson won its second game of the season at the hands of New Richmond in a homecoming tussle. The Tigers displayed some very fine offensive drives and were leading the Raiders a greater share of the first period. The Raiders counteracted by- striking with quick decisive blows and won the first game from the Orange and Black in three years. There were some individual stars in the game. The most outstanding being Eugene Richie, who probably played the best game of his playing days. Co-Cap- tains Bill and Bob Olson also played a spectacu’ar game. October 10 HUDSON 19—STILLWATER 20 On October 10 the Raiders engaged the Stillwater Ponies in a non-conference night game. After a slow first half the score stood 13-6 in favor of the Ponies. The Raiders, scoring two quick touchdowns, displayed some of the finest prep football seen in many grid seasons; but the Red and Black retaliated in the final seconds to defeat the fighting Blue and White. October 17 HUDSON 31—RIVER FALLS 6 After a one point defeat by Stillwater the Raider’s grid machine went to work on the Falls’ eleven and swamped them by a score of 31-6. The Raiders piled up a 19-0 score at half time and continued to roll the second half scoring an additional 12 jxiints. Coach Fladager made use of several promising reserves throughout the second half. The Orange and White scored their only touchdown late in the third period by a sustained drive through Hudson’s re- serves. October 24 HUDSON 33—ELLSWORTH 0 On October 24 the Raiders met the Ellsworth Hubs on the latter’s field in a one-sided twilight tilt. Successive touch- downs, two each by the famed Olsons and one by Rookie Dicic Rose, produced a 33-0 score over the Purple and White. The game a disappointing homecoming for Ellsworth boosted the Raiders’ chances for a sweep of the grid title. A fine following of Raider fans trawled to Ellsworth to support the team. October 31 HUDSON 33—MENOMONIE 2 In a hard fought battle on the Menom- onie gridiron October 31, the Raiders routed the Indians 33-2. Previous to the game both teams were tied for the league champ- ionship. On the opening play of the game Boh Olson broke away for 89 yards and a touchdown. From then on it was evident that the Raiders were the masters. Menom- onie’s only score came in the first period on a safety. In the final period the Raider subs scored three touchdowns and a safety and continued their strong defense through- out the rest of the game. Bob Olson scored two touchdowns, Bill Olson, Pete Richie, and Les Lindstrom each one. November 7 HUDSON 13—COLFAX 6 Undisputed title of the Middle Border Conference! ! That was the result of the Hudson win over the Colfax Norgs in their final game of the season. The scoring by both teams took place in the first half. Eugene Richie scooted thirty-five yards for the initial score, and Co-Captain Bill Olson converted. Hones, Colfax's great fullback scored for the Red and White, and the Raiders led 7-6. Soon Bill Olson swept the end to score again. 'Pile final half was a punting dual with Colfax pressing the Raiders deep into their own territory only to have Bill Olson kick them out of the hole. Bill's 83 yard punt was the feature of the day. The tilt was the grid finale for ten Hudson seniors: Co-Captains Bill and Bob Olson, Ben Montbriand, Curt Solsvig, John Jenson, Bill Pfeiffer, Peter Rock, Ivan Lovaas. Peter Richie, and Bob Gilbertson. Dear Diary, I found this write-up in our paper, and it was so good I'll just paste it in here so I’ll Ik able to remember that wonderful banquet. vX Grid Banquet; Faculty, G. A. C., Hi-Y Sponsors Hudson High’s undefeated cham- pions of the Middle Border confer- ence were honored at the annual Football Banquet held in the high school gymnasium Monday eve- ning, November 24. At this time letters were awarded to 22 mem- bers of the squad and Eugene Richie was elected captair. of the 1942 Blue Raiders squad. At the banquet, which was spon- sored jointly by the high school faculty, the Girls Athletic Associa- tion and the Hi-Y club, the princi- pal speaker was George Fox, end coach at the University of Wiscon- sin. Fox reviewed a few of the high lights of the big-ten season, and told many of their experiences on the field which would stand them well in their later life. “We learn lessons through defeat as well as victory,” he told the boys. He described a champion as one “who goes out every day with his heart bursting with the will to win.” Superintendent Rock, in his re- marks, praised Coach Ken Flad- ager. He gave Fladager credit for developing good blocking teams and added a word of praise for the Olson twins, Bill and Bob, by re- ferring to them as the best half backs that Hudson has produced in 23 years. Coach Fladager in reviewing the high lights of the season pointed out that the Hudson team had av- eraged 26 points a game to their opponents’ seven and a half. Bill and Bob Olson each were respon- sible for nine touchdowns, while the team as a whole piled up 181 points during the season. “We will have more lettermen back next year than ever before,” he said, “with twelve of the 22 lettermen return- ing.” Fladager chose Ivan Lovaas, end, and Bill Pfeiffer, guard, as the two men who had shown the most consistent improvement during the season. Team members who received their letters, which were white this year to indicate champions, includ- ed Ivan Lovaas, Robert Gilbertson, Bill Pfeiffer, John Jenson, Duane Morrissette, Curtis Solsvig, Harold Trieb, Peter Rock, Eugene Richie, Bob Olson, Bill Olson, Peter Richie, Stuart Gilbertson, Donald Ward, Patrick Richie, Bill Miller, Dick Lamkins, Gale Heffron, Tom Zezza, Eugene Benedict, Leslie Lindstrom. and Ben Montbriand. Honored guests at the banquet included Mayor J. E. Newton and members of the city council. Sup- erintendent Rock expressed the gratitude of the school for the fine athletic field which was completed this year under the direction of the city council. Musical numbers during the ban- quet were provided by Ruth Lee, violinist; a trumpet trio including Nathan Wiener, John Hoyer, and Ray St. Ores; Tabea Foss, vocal soloist; and Edvin Moldenhauer, accordianist. Marvin Nelson, ac- companied by Miss Edith Hanson, led the group in community sing- ing. HUDSON 1941 Uf-� iooK Jt iVT it a Mtaoi Eduard K Ufeck uson ve iwin Stara ing hero Hotuc5ty iJnl k OM ECO MING week was as busy as ever. Both the G. A. C. and Hi- members helped decorate the halls with cowboys and “Howdy Irish” posters. We painted the cowboys orange and black for New Richmond, and blue and white for Hudson. It was so much more fun to do our work under the peaceful theme, “How- dy Irish”, than the usual fighting slogans. When I wasn’t working on decorations there was our homecoming skit to practice, for we had to give it in assembly. Our pep fest was held at 10:30 on the day of the game. The skits were very good. The senior’s skit took place in an English class where the students were giving rejxjrts on “best sellers”. Each fanciful book was supposed to have been written by one of our football players, and the titles were certainly appro- priate. Otis Clymer and Merl Penman from tbe junior class, posed as two Scotch- men recalling the defeat of New Richmond in 1942. I remember how comical the sopho- more skit was. They looked into the fu- ture and showed us the sons of our urerent football heroes, who were being to d about the great 1942 homecoming victory of our great team. The freshman class based its ■kit on the adventures of Cinderella. Her haughty sisters attended the dance with the battered New Richmond players but Cin- derella was escorted bv a victoriouHudson star. Besides Coach Fladager’s short speech: Edvin Moldenhauer played some accordian selections; Joan McDonald read a poem by Phyllis Carlson; and Bob and Bill Olson made a few comments on the game. We got plenty of pep from the yells led by our cheerleaders, and the snappy marches by the band. At the game my heart nearly stopped many times, for it was so exciting. When the gun sounded, we had won 14-12! Oh. what a perfect finish! To complete our homecoming festivities we ate doughnuts and cocoa and danced to our high-school jazz orchestra. Mrs. Frank Olson and Miss Ann Murphy ) oured at the tea. At the end of the season in honor of our victorious football champs we had a ‘parade of champions” program. Otis Cly- mer was master of ceremonies. Besides speeches by Mr. Fladager, Mr. Anderson. Bill and Bob Olson, and Curtis Solsvig com- menting on tbe football season. Judge Car- rity and Wendell Petersen praised the team for their fine performance and cooperation. Cheers and band music added to the victorious atmosphere which had never been so prominent since 1936 when the Hudson Raiders were then winners of the Middle Border Conference, too. jjntnamunai! «Sponte HIS year there has been no actual competition in intramural sports. The reason for this was because of the revised academic school year, which was shortened two weeks. I he usual ping-pong tournament was not staged because of the almost continuous use of the gym. A tennis tournament was held for both boys and girls; this tournament will prob- ably extend into the summer vacation. Class day activities featured keen competition for the upper classmen in several sports. A PARODY OF “ABOU BEN ADHEM” Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe decrease!) Awoke one night from a dee]) dream of geese, And saw, within the lamplight in his room. Making it rich, and like a pigweed in bloom, A siren writing in a torn book of old:— Several geese had made Ben Adhem bold. And to the Dame in the room lie said, “Watcha writing Babe?”—The Vision raised its head. And with a look made of all discord Answered, “The names of those who the sugar hoard.” “And is mine one?” said Abou. “Yes, ’tis so;” Replied the Dame. Abou s|x ke more lowly. And pleading said, “1 pray thee, then, Tell no one that I keep it in mv den.” The flirtgill wrote and vanished. The next night It came again with a great wakening light, And showed the names from whom sugar would he took, And, lo! Ben Adhem’s name was the first in the book. The sugar was gone; the skirt was right, Abou Ben Adhem tore his hair in fright. For he knew that Leon would come next day And dreaded to hear Henderson say: “Abou Ben Adhem, you’re a lousy rat. You’re as bad as Hitler, and that is that!” —by Pal Cox “A” BASKETBALL TEAM Second Row—Ray St. Ores, manager. Rober. Lyksett, Marshall Van Meter. Claire Erickson. Ivan Lovaas, Gale Heffron. Sherman Peterson. Coach Ken Fladager. First Row—Bill Olson, Peter Richie. Peter Rock. Bud Thompson, Kenneth Solum, Eugene Richie, Bob Olson. “BM BASKETBALL TEAM Second Row—Coach Emil Anderson. Donald Sahnow, Duane Morrlssette. Eugene Benedict. Donald Ward. Ken- neth Christensen. Melvin Weinberg, manager. First Row—Thomas Hughes. Louie Richie, Vincent Cardarel i, George Richie. Pa.rick Richie, Albert Dabruzzi. Richard Cronk. 1941-1942 (Eia ketbaW Season A (BaAkatbaM Sconoh CONFERENCE NON-CONFERENCE Hudson 27 Menomonie 25 Hudson 41 Prescott 34 Hudson 27 Col fax 13 Hudson 44 Harding 34 Hudson 46 Ellsworth 20 Hudson 31 Prescott 32 Hudson 23 Spring Valley 21 Hudson 29 Anoka 21 Hudson 43 Colfax 18 Hudson 30 Somerset 28 Hudson 26 River Falls 31 Hudson 20 New Richmond 34 TOURNAMENT PLAYOFF Hudson 26 Spring Valley 51 Hudson 15 River Falls 37 Hudson 30 E.lsworth 28 Hudson 24 New Richmond 31 Jludson 23 River Falls 35 (Ex (BaAkcitbaM SconaA Hudson 24 Prescott 15 Hudson 19 Ellsworth 11 Hudson 16 Spring Valley 18 Hudson 19 Somerset 28 ]Iudson 20 River Falls 34 11 udson 12 New Richmond 15 II udson 17 Spring Valley 16 Hudson 21 New Richmond 17 Hudson 17 River Falls 20 Hudson 5 Ellsworth 16 Hudson 16 Prescott 15 (RalcJenV Cacje Season. November 25 HUDSON 27— MENOMONIE 25 The Hudson bucket brigade opened its 1941-42 cage season against the Menomonie Indians November 25 on the home floor. Tlte highly touted Indians fell before the Raiders’ onslaught 27-25. Rob Olson led the Blue attack with 11 points followed by Peter Rock with 5. December 2 HUDSON 41— PRESCOTT 34 Hudson continued on its winning wav defeating Prescott’s Red Buds on the local hardwood 41-34. This marked the Raiders’ second victory of the year in as many starts. Bob Olson led the Blue and White with 16 points followed by Bud Thompson with 12. December 5 HUDSON 27—COLFAX 14 On December 5 the Raider basketeers traveled to Colfax for a game with the Colfax Norgs. The Raiders took an early lead and continued to ramp over the Red and White 27-14. Captain Bud Thompson led the Blue and White to their third con- ference victory patting 13 points for the winners. December 9 HUDSON 44—HARDING 34 The Raiders made it four straight vic- tories by defeating Harding of St. Paul in a high, free scoring game. Bob Olson and Bud Thompson scored 27 of their team’s total points. The final score stood 44-34 and revenged the defeat the “Maroons” handed the Raiders three years ago. December 12 HUDSON 46—ELLSWORTH 20 With Eugene Richie and Bill Olson netting 13 and 12 points respectively, the Raiders extended their winning streak to five games by defeating a weak Purple quint, 46-20. The Raiders led at the half time 21-10 and proceeded to swamp the “Hubs” in the final half. For Ellsworth. Tracey led the scoring with 7 ]x ints. December 16 HUDSON 31—PRESCOTT 32 The Blue and White lost their first game of the season to Prescott Redbirds on the latter’s floor. Prescott led 15-7 at the end of the first half; but the Raiders came out. tied the score, and were leading at the end of the third quarter 21-19. The Red and White outscored the Raiders in the final quarter to give them the victory. January 3 HUDSON 29—ANOKA 21 Hudson defeated the highly touted Anoka quint 29-21 in a preliminary game at the Norton Field house in St. Paul. The Raiders led throughout the game. Bob Ol- son scored 11 ] oints to lead the local scor- ing. January 9 HUDSON 23—SPRING VALLEY 21 On January 9 the winning Raiders continued their title quest by downing the Valley 23-21, breaking their joint hold on first place. Both teams previously unde- feated in conference competition played nip- and-tuck ball from the tip-off. At the in- termission the Raiders were riding on the crest of a three point margin. The revamp- ed Red and White dropped in 10 points to the Raiders 6 and led 19-18 at the end of the third canto. The Raiders tightened their defense allowing only 2 points in the final ] eriod while they sank five. Bob Ol- son’s nine points were high for the evening. Bill’s six free tosses put him in the runner- up spot. January 16 HUDSON 43—COLFAX 18 Bill and Bob Olson wound up their high careers in a b’aze of glory against the Col- fax Norgs as the Raiders capped their fifth conference victory 43-18 on the home court. The Olsons playing before one of the larg- est crowds of recent years paced the Hud- son scoring, Bill making 15 ]x ints and Bob sinking 12. This ended the first half of the season and found the Raiders leading the league with five victories and no defeats. (RaldtanV Cac a Saa-ion January 23 HUDSON 26—RIVER FALLS 31 Hudson with a revised lineup lost their second contest of the season to the Orange and White from River Falls. Coach Man- ion’s basketeers never relinquished the early lead and he'd the Raiders offense well intact. January 30 HUDSON 20—NEW RICHMOND 34 The Raiders continued their losing streak on January 30, when they lost to the Tigers 34-20 on the victor’s floor. The red hot Tigers, being held to five points in the initial stampede opened up and then “big gun Bill Stecker poured in three one- handers, and they walked off with a seven point lead at halftime. The Raiders were outscored 13-3 in the third period and never regained their feet. For the locals the Richies, Pete and Gene, and Peter Rock- led the scoring each netting 5 points. February 6 HUDSON 26—SPRING VALLEY 51 Coach Fladager’s Raiders fed lx-fore a blitzkrieg of Spring Valley baskets to lose their third consecutive game 51-26. Emer- son scored 22 points to lead the Red and White. Peter Rock led the Raiders with eight. February 10 HUDSON 30—ELLSWORTH 28 After a fast start the Raiders offense bogged down during the second half and narrowly defeated the Ellsworth Hubs 30-28. The “Hubbers” defense tightened, and the Blue and White missed several set- up shots which would have provided an easy victory. For the Fladagerites, Bud Thompson led with 15 counters. The game was truly a “floor game, reminding one of an amateur wrestling bout, rather than a basketball game. February 13 HUDSON 24—NEW RICHMOND 31 Hudson’s hapless Raiders lost their se- cond game to the Orange and Black on the local hardwood February 13 by a score of 31-24. The Raiders’ inability to hit the basket proved to set the Blue and White down with the fourth conference loss of the season. February 2Q HUDSON 23—RIVER FALLS 35 The Raiders wound up the conference schedule on February 20 against the Or- angemen. After taking a 2-0 lead at the start of the game, the Raiders fe’.l behind 11-2 at the end of the first period. The Falls continued their scoring spree against the faltering Blue and White and held a 20-8 margin at half time. The Raider seconds took over and held the sharpshoot- ing Southerners to 15 points while dunking 15 themselves but failed to regain their “law of average percentage of shots. Eugene and Peter Richie each scored eight points for evening honors. Eugene on three buckets and a pair of gift tosses, and Pete on a quartet of double counters. March 3 HUDSON 25—RIVER FALLS 37 On March 3 the Raiders played the Or- angemen on the River Falls court, the win- ner entering the sub-regional tourney March 5 and 6 also held at River Falls. The fal- tering Raiders were routed by the superior Manion men 37-15 and thus lost all chances of entering the tourney. The Raiders played fairly good ball the first period, but the revised Falls team inspired by the return of their injured captain spurted ahead and held a comfortab’e 19-8 halftime edge. The Orange continued their offensive tactics and continued to outclass the dogged Raiders. For Hudson Peter Rock netted 6 points and Captain Bud Thompson sank 5. unlon Hic k tkCetic Season FOOTBALL CTpfHE little Raiders closed their twelfth undefeated grid season under the inspiring guidance of Coach Harold Walbrandt. They defeated the Somerset juniors 20-0 in a game played on the local gridiron. When they traveled to Somerset, however, they were held to a standstill, and the game ended 6-6. Members of Coach Wa'.brandt’s undefeated team were: Jack Cameron. Jack Cash- man, Purdy Cashman, Thomas Camp, Howard Cox, Robert Engebretson, Dean Erick- son, John Gilbertson, William Kidd, David Kvarnes, James Lonergan, Lawrence Mick- lesen, Harold Olson, James Robbe, Carl Sandberg, Tom Schullo, John Strom, Gene St. Ores, Ward Stevenson, and Jack Zezza. BASKETBALL Hudson’s “Little” Raiders salvaged only three games of a tough eight game schedule but showed much promise for Raider teams several years hence. Coach Wa’.brandt con- structed a well balanced team from an inexperienced squad. Star cagers for the Green and White were Dave Sandberg, Jerry Kakuska, Dean Erickson, Tom Schullo, Purdy Cashman, George Hennessy, and Carl Sandberg. JUNIOR HIGH SCORES Hudson 8 Osceola 12 Hudson 24 Stillwater 22 Hudson 7 Osceola 12 Hudson 15 Stillwater 16 H udson 24 River Falls 23 Hudson 14 Bayi ort 9 Hudson 15 River Falls 20 Hudson 16 Bayport 20 ilta£lanii—CkampA a|j Aii Nation. '' Hudson High's annual All-Nations Tourney got under way March 3 with five teams participating in the tournament. They included the 1941 champs, the Italians, and the challengers the Swedes, Norsk, Irish, and German squads. The first night of play found the tall German team defeating the Irish 26-19. In the second contest the Italians dropped the Norwegians 20-16. The next evening the Norsk edged out the Irish 13-12 after two overtime periods and a round of free throws. In the second game of the evening the Swedes downed the Germans 13-9 in a s'.ow mov- ing contest. On Friday, March 6, the Norsk boys downed the Swedes 15-9 and the Italians ramped over the Irish 24-13. On Monday, March 9, the Italians nosed out the Swedes 15-14 while the Norsk lads tipped the Germans 19-10. The final night of the scheduled games found the Italians topping the dogged Germans 28-24 and the Swedes beating the Irish 27-19. In the finals the undefeated Italians defeated the Sons of Norway 19-13. In the consolation contest the Irish pulled a surprise win over the Germans 22-21. Tom Zezza led the tourney scoring with 39 points. Vincent Cardarelli followed with 26. amiUian Spot Dear Diary, Perhaps I'm being sentimental, I’ll admit. But there are some things I just cannot forget, Like the palm trees swaying over the lake front beach, And ‘Beno” ducking Bev just to hear her screech. The magic rhythm of tennis balls being whammed across the net With Claire declaring he was robbed on that last set, The drive up the road which leads to Liberty Hi 1’, Usually a freshman's first and biggest thrill, From there you see the town and water far below. And it’s there you sit, and sit some more listening to the radio. 1 shall remember the road over to the north side. With the car bulging with kids out for an hilarious ride The top down and the wind blowing through my hair Oh, it’s so wonderful to lie yong and without a care. There are the memories of Birkmose Park, A million stars gleaming in all their beauty Shining with glory through the darkness of dark. There was the library where I spent many hours Sitting among the books like a budding flower. Where sometimes I studied and sometimes played. But hardly ever did I misbehave, Honestly, I tried hard to be good, now really I did, But it’s awfully hard when you're just a kid Yes, and my English class, oh my what a class. Where I did nothing hut whisper and 'augh Until report cards came around, then alas! Intelligence was just about half and half Some would flunk and others would pass. The many, many nights I spent in awful terror Before a test fearing some dreadful grade, I often wondered why tests weren’t rarer And less flunk lists made? And one just couldn’t forget the seniors at all. There were the smart ones, the dumb, the lean and fat. The “guffey”, the silly, and all of that Next year I suppose will find the same Type of fellow and the same type of dame Sitting where we poor souls have sat. And, diary dear, this school building will a’ways be My most dear and cherished memory. For how could one ever forget a dream come true— Diary dear, these are the things I shall not forget And I share them only with vou. Seated—Robert Kinney, Theodore Clymer, Elizabeth Almen, Louis Almen, Nathan Wiener, Thomas Hughes. Standing—Mary Ann Kinney. Otis Clymer, Dean Erickson, Miss Hughes. Debate 6T KCAUSE there were only two senior debaters this year, we did not organize a dub, as our constitution requires the officers to be seniors. We worked very hard on the state question under the willing guidance of Miss Hughes and made several trips to Hill Library in St. Paul for reference work. MEMBERS Otis Clymer Thomas Hughes Nathan Wiener Robert Kinney Louis Almen Mary Ann Kinney Elizabeth Almen Richard Lamkins Theodore Clymer Dean Erickson Beverly Morgan Dennis Kinney Catherine Weber Dolores Pay son Lucille Williams Frances Gund Margaret W eber Alice Harrison Carl Ahlgren Merwyn Bega.ke Marylis Bergman Bruce Brown Howard Cox Mary Ann Danielson Lucille Flattum Donna Foss Corritie Fredrickson John Gilbertson Helen Harrison Norman Johnson Thomas Lomnes Mary Miller John Nelson Curtis Nickelby Martin O’Connell Jerry Sellers Sn. Debate (IN Septem! er an enthusiastic group of I thirty-six students of the senior and junior high school under the direction of Miss Helen Hughes began research work on the question: “Resolved: that every able bodied male citizen of the United States should be required to have at least one year of full time military training before attain- ing the present draft age.” The outbreak of war on December 7. made this question no longer debatable; therefore, “as a per- manent policy” was added so this question could be used for the remainder of the season. Otis Clymer, Thomas Hughes, Robert Kinney, Nathan Wiener. Louis Al- men, Mary Ann Kinney, and Elizabeth Almen were the only debaters with previous exjterience. The junior high debaters began their work early in the fall with questions of local interest and later worked on the state question. The first practice debate of the season was held at Kau Claire, Wisconsin, on Sat- urday, November 15. Representing Hudson High School were Theodore Clymer, Otis Clymer, Louis Almen, Nathan Wiener. Robert Kinney, Thomas Hughes, Elizabeth Almen, Dean Erickson, Mary Ann Kinney, and Richard Lamkins. Ten schools were represented at the New Richmond tournament which was held on December 5 and 6. This tournament dif- fered in that each debater’s colleague was from another school, and each side of the question was debated twice. Nathan Wie- ner, Thomas Hughes, Otis Clymer, and Louis Almen debated. Elizabeth Almen, Mary Ann Kinney, and Robert Kinney at- tended but did not participate. The district debate tournament was held on Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, at Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Louis Almen and Elizabeth Almen with Mary Ann Kinney as alternate upheld the affir- mative side of the question while Thomas Hughes and Otis Clymer with Robert Kin- ney as alternate presented opposition. The Hudson team was eliminated in the opening four rounds of debate. In order to go into the semi-finals a team had to win at least five debates. The negative won three and lost one of their debates while the affirmative won one and lost three. J t CKniitmaii H'inae “That rich celestial music thrilled the air” on Friday morning, December 19, as the senior carolers sang Christmas carols through the halls of the grade building, high school, and parochial school. In the afternoon our Christmas pro- gram was opened by the Girls’ Glee club, singing 'Tn Dulci Jubilo” and “Oh, Holy Night”, with Miss Hanson directing, and a yuletide address by Mr. Rock. A one-act play-pantomime, “Why the Chimes Rang” was then presented. The play told the wish of two young boys, Louis Almen and Arlyn Weinberg, to go to the old cathedral to see the Christmas service and perhaps witness a miracle. As they were about to leave with their uncle (Ben Mont- briand), an old woman (Virginia Dahl), appeared; the oldest boy remained at home to care for her. There he sees a vision of the Christmas service and rejoices when his small offering causes the miracle chimes to ring out. Appearing in the tableau were Ivan Lo- vaas, the priest; Robert Lyksett, the rich man; Marion Hope, the rich woman; Mar- ion Schueler, the little girl; Peter Richie, the king; Vivian Egbert, the angel; and Wallace Behm, the college student. A sen- ior chorus furnished the musical back- ground. This play was under the direction of Miss Hanson and Miss I.awrence. The festive atmosphere was furnished by two Christmas trees decorated by the G. A. C. and Hi-Y clubs. $ Early Christmas morning members of the “A” and “B” Girls' Glee clubs, with Miss Hanson, sang carols for several shut- ins. Those who went were Virginia Dahl. Eleanor Ferguson, Jean Frazier, Betty Han- son, Demerize Hawkins, Barbara Hill. Helien Larson, Ruth Lee, Betty Lou I .oil- man, Betty Lyksett, Beverly Morgan, Jean- ette Muckenhirn, Bonnie Lee Nelson, Jane Pederson, Beverly Rulien, Evelyn Ryan. Iona Ryden, Helen Udell, Joyce Udell, Margaret Weatherhead, and Eleanor Wil- cox. n’ackopenaA E began our year’s work by choosing an adviser and officers. We elected Miss Rehmer as our faculty adviser and Vivian Egbert, president; Felice Jorstad, vice president; Marian Webster, secretary: Pat Brooker, treasurer; and Joan McDon- ald, council representative. At our first meeting we elected a com- mittee to draw up a constitution which we adopted. We took as our objective “to fos- ter an interest in sj eech throughout the school”. We also decided that each member must participate in enough speech activities to receive twenty-five points in order to receive one-half grade point. In December we had try-outs for the prospective members. Each one had to give a short reading of his own choosing and present a pantomime. The members of Tachoperas are Pat Brooker, Clairbel Clair, Virginia Dahl, Viv- ian Egbert, Alice Harrison, Demerize Haw- kins, Marion Hope, Thomas Hughes, Felice Jorstad, Mary Kees, Jean Kees, Helien Larson, Ruth Lee, Bernardene McDonald, Joan McDonald, lien Montbriand. Duane Morrissette, Douglas Myers, Bonnie Lee Nelson, Carole Nygard, Audrey Otterson, Eugene Richie, Evelyn Ryan, Olivia Sand- berg, Lorraine Simonson, Ray St. Ores, Bob Olson, and Marian Webster. On Qun Staya Two one-act plays were presented on January 29 in the high school auditorium under the direction of Miss Lawrence. In the first play, “Rehearsal”, the ups and downs of a student director and her cast were portrayed by Virginia Dahl, Viv- ian Egbert, Joan McDonald, Marion Schuel- er, Audrey Otterson, and Marian Webster. While the sets were being changed for the second play, the audience turned its at- tention to trip dancing by Evelyn Ryan, ac- cordian solos by Erwin Moldenhauer. Mr. Nelson’s xylophone selections, and popular selections by Tabea Foss. When Ben Montbriand, as father, said, “Goodnight, Please”, in the second play, by the same title, he meant his night to in- clude the space of a week. This was done despite the complete disgust of his wife, portrayed by Lorraine Simonson; the mor- tification of his daughter Carole Nygard: the useless arguments of Douglas Myers, his butler; and the general confusion and dismay of his son-in-law. Arlyn Weinberg: Duane Morrissette, a bank of ficial; and cook. Bernardene McDonald. Ant tke oj; Sjpeeck DECLAMATION ON February 3, four students were chosen to represent Hudson High School in the league speech contest held at Hudson on March 24. The elimination contest was judg- ed by Miss Lawrence and Mr. Weatherhead. Those competing were Patricia Cox, David Kvarnes, Marion Schueler, and Marion Hope in the humorous division. Virginia Dahl and Vivian Egbert gave the serious declamations. Those chosen from the serious division were Vivian Egbert and Virginia Dahl. Marion Schueler and Marion Hope represented our school in the humorous division. Marion Schueler and Marion Hope both received A’s at the league speech contest. Marion Schueler’s piece was “My Sister Eileen” and Marion Hope’s selection was “Mv Financial Career . These two girls were awarded B's at the district speech contest held at River Falls. This year’s declamations were coached by Miss June Lawrence. EXT EM P( )RANEOUS SPEAKING Thomas Hughes and I ouis Alnien were chosen at the local extemporaneous speak- ing contest to represent Hudson in the league contest. Thomas gave a speech on the subject, “Allied World Wide Strategy”, and Louis's topic was “The Part that Russia Plays in World War II”. Louis received a “B” and Thomas received an “A” so he went on to the district contest held at the River Falls college on March 28. Thomas was awarded a “B at this contest. Miss Hughes coached this year's exteni]x raneous shaking. EXTEM POR A NEC )US R EADING Marion Thorson and Georgene Sweet were chosen at the local extemporaneous read- ing contest to represent Hudson in the league contest. The other contestants were Eliza- beth Almen and Phyllis Carlson. The selections were chosen from scientific readings. Miss Lawrence was their coach. (Wkat'4i tke Are there any more stencils. Miss Mc- Ilquha-a-am?” asks Felice Jorstad, one of our typists, very excitedly. Miss Mcllquham, jour- nalism adviser, calmly assures her that right there in that envelope are a number of stencils. Thus begins a typical Wednesday when the TRUE BLUE TIMES is scheduled to ap- pear, engrossed in its six full pages all the information, humor, and editorial philosophy for the enlightening and enlivening of the student body. Soon the typists. Mary Kees, Felice Jor- stad, Helen Udell, Sarah Scuillo, and Dorothy Detlefson go on their busy ways in search of typewriters to get their pages completed. Rushing to the back table, which is usually monopolized by our sports writers, Bud Thomp- son and Kenneth Solum, Fay Cox, the editor, tells them to hurry and get that last story completed so that the stencil can be typed. With an inquiring look, Mary Kees begins to go through her notebook to discover that she has forgotten to hand in her editorial. One of the proudest moments of Bud Thompson’s life was the memorable afternoon of March 10 when page four—yes, the sports page—was the first to be run off by the two strong men of the mimeograph, John Jenson and Ben Montbriand. Douglas Myers’s Snooper Scoops”, Ruth Lee’s Here and There”, Mary Ann Kinney’s Senior Snaps”, and Rosemary Richie’s De- partmental Notes”, as well as Virginia Dahl’s September 1941—January 1942 TRUE BLUE TIMES Ec.ftor ...................... Elizabeth Almen Editorial ........................... Fay Cox Feature ........................ Phyllis Carlson Sports Writers ................ Kenneth Solum Charles Thompson Robert OLson Typists .......................... Helen Udell Ruth Lee Fay Cox Sarah ScuDo Art ........................... Virginia Dahl Pat Brooker Billy Nelson Business Manager .............. Curtis Solsvlg Mimeograph Operators ...................... John Jenson Ben Montbriand Proof Reader .................. Marian Webster Reporters—Douglas Myers, Henry Johnson, Felice Jor.stad, Mary Kees, Bernardene McDonald, Rita Loughney, Mary Ann Kinney. Kenneth Luebke, Dolly Schwerm, Rosemary Richie, Miss Mcllquham. adviser. Who’s Who” and Elizabeth Almen’s Inquir- ing Reporter” columns of the first semester, furnished wealth of entertainment and infor- mation to the readers. The reporters who buzzed around getting their stories included Henry Johnson, Dolly Schwerm, Rita Loughney, Billy Nelson, Ken- neth Luebke, Mary Ann Kinney, Rosemary Richie, and Curtis Solsvig. Invariaoiy on page one, lower right-hand corner, there is to be found a feature story penned during a flash of inspiration by Phyllis Carlson, who is also the poetess of the TIMES staff. Very busy at another table are the artists and headliners—Virginia Dahl, Pat Brooker. and Bernardene McDonald. Not a page could be run off without the careful check-and-double-check of Marian Webster, proof reader. Miss Mcllquham acts as adviser, organizer, and chief of police! She sees that everyone is kept busy, that the struggling young journalists are not hampered by a mouthful of chewing gum, and tries to be a half-dozen places at once on this nerve- racking day. We often see Fav dashing around trying to get the paper organized. Staplers are poised ready for action when the paper starts rolling off the press”. Papers are hurriedly counted out by Bernardene McDonald and given to the person supplying each roll room. It’s 3:45 now and the paper is finally ready! January - May—1942 TRUE BLUE TIMES Editor .............................. Fay Cox Edkorlal .......................... Mary Kees Feature ....................... Phyllis Carlson Sports Writers ................ Kenneth Solum Charles Thompson Typists ........................... Helen Udell Felice Jorstad Mary Kees Sarah Scuillo Dorothy Detlefson Art .............................. Pat Brooker Billy Nelson Bernardene McDonald Columnists ..................... Douglas Myers Ruth Lee Rosemary Richie Mary Ann Kinney Business Manager ........ Bernardene McDonald Mimeograph Operators ..................... John Jenson Ben Montbriand Proof Reader .................. Marian Webster Reporters—Rita Loughney. Kenneth Luebke. Dolly Schwerm. Marian Webster, adviser—Miss Mc- llquham. ■ i Qun dioxinq Saabon OUR 1942 boxing team successfully open- ed its current season bv an 8-7 decision over the Menomonie Aggies on Friday, March 20. The bout and victory was the first under the reign of Coach Heiting, new boxing instructor. The Raiders had seven decisions and two draws, holding the slug- ging Ags to six wins and a j air of tossups. Hudson scored first in the match, with Tony Zappa and Dennis Kinney winning decisions. Oliver Lyksett lost his battle, but Darrel Luebke and Jim Wallace each pounded out wins over their opponents. Bill Loughney and Gordy Wilcox lost their fights with Ken Christensen adding Hud- son’s fifth point in the 128-pound division. Veteran Bob Kinney lost a much disputed decision; but Louie Richie countered with his, the sixth win of the evening. John Bowers lost a hairline encounter, while Ken Luebke drew with B. Hughes. Menom- onie’s C. Jackson won over Bernard Ander- son after which followed Captain Mont- briand’s draw with his over-weight oppon- ent. The victory was certain when “Buster” Lyksett thoroughly outboxed his foe to cap (he evening’s finale. On March 31, the Somerset slugging pugilists defeated the Raider mittmen 7-4. A large crowd witnessed this slugfest. The Raider winners were Tony Zappa, draw; Oliver Lyksett, draw; Jack St. Ores, de- cision: Kenneth Christensen, T. K. O.; and George Richie, decision. The squad lost their second consecutive battle of the season to a scrappy Baldwin team 6.S-4.5 on April 7. The hero of the evening was veteran Darrell Luebke, who hammered out a two-round T.K.O. over his helpless opponent. The first bout of the evening ended in a decision for Dennis Kinney. The ring took the atmosphere of a Red Cross blood bank as Gerald Cowles, Oliver Lyksett and Gordon Wilcox lost the nod to their oppon- ents. Then came D. Luebke’s bombardment for the Raider’s first score. Dick Lamkins lost to Baldwin’s Don Reder; then Louie Richie scored for the blue by a decision. Les Lindstrom’s piston-like arms counted again for the Raiders, stopping his oppon- ent in the second stanza, the referee halting the massacre. Eugene Benedict regained his old form by clubbing out a dcision and Buster Lyksett drew with Willink in a much disputed decision. Although losing to Wyn- veen, who had a 20-pound weight advan- tage, Duane Morrissette was Hudson’s “most fightingest fighter” of the evening. The boxing squad ended their fifth consecutive season on April 17 defeating River Falls 6-4. Hudson’s two seniors scored for their team in their final appear- ance. Ken Luebke pounded out a T.K.O. over bis opponent while Captain Ben Mont- briand held his fighter to a draw. Oliver Lyksett. Darrel Luebke. Anthony Zappa, Dennis Kinney, Gordon Wilcox, were also winners of the evening. The Raiders wound up their season with a 50 per cent average, having won two of their four bouts. Members of this year’s boxing squad were; Ben Montbriand Kenneth Luebke Darrel Luebke Anthony Zappa Oliver Lyksett Robert Lyksett James Wallace (Boxiru (WlQmljQr,A Duane Morrissette Bernard Anderson Robert Kinney Dennis Kinney jack St. Ores George Richie William Loughney Gordon Wilcox Kenneth Christensen Richard Lamkins Eugene Benedict Louie Richie Leslie Lindstrom Gerald Cowles John Bowers Hent Cornei tke diand Clarinets Douglas Myers Vivian Egbert Jane Olson Alice Harrison Donald Ward Lorraine Simonson Lucille Peterson Arthur Olson Audrey Otterson Joan Evans Baritones Raymond St. Ores Lyle Ward Saxophones Georgene Sweet Jacqueline Morgan Pat Brooker Virginia Dahl Horns Flora Ann Simonson Bette Pfeiffer Olive Bergman Peter Rock Betty Lyksett Marion Hope Cornets John Hover Marion Thorson Bruce Bergman John Strom Donald Sletten Trombones Helen Udell Jack St. Ores Ward Stevenson Carl Sandberg Oboes Ruth Lee Jean Kees Flutes Felice Jorstad Mary Kees Evelyn Ryan Basses James Staberg William Pfeiffer Robert Gilbertson Gordon Wilcox Drums Carole Nygard Clarice Christensen Bernardene McDonald Thomas Hughes Sn. tnu.rnan.ta£ fen QmbCQ (j X our school the small instrumental groups are just as important as the larger organizations. This year we had sev en ensembles. For our school social hours we had music by the jazz band. We were all sorry when they disbanded, because we had to use the phonograph for dance music. The rhythm makers were Nathan Wiener, Helen Udell, Ray St. Ores, John Hoyer, James Staberg, Thomas Hughes, Virginia Dahl, Pat Brooker, and Ruth Lee. Four girls, Georgene Sweet, Virginia Dahl, Pat Brooker, and Ruth l ee, made up the saxaphone quartet. At the contest they played “Allegro de Concert’’ by Sin- gelee. The three trumpeters, always popular on community programs, were John Hoyer, Raymond St. Ores, and Bruce Bergman. “The Three Solitaires” by Victor Herbert, was the selection which they played at the music contest. Bruce took Nathan Wiener’s place the last semester. Nathan, having missed so much school due to illness, drop- ped a subject and so was not eligible in the contest. I always enjoyed the smooth flowing music of the brass sextet. John Hoyer, Bruce Bergman, James Staberg, Flora Ann Simonson, Helen Udell, and Ray St. Ores are the players. Their contest piece was “Memories of Stephen Foster”, arranged by Holmes. Douglas Myers, Vivian Egbert, Alice Harrison, and Audrey Otterson played their “squeak sticks” in the clarinet quartet. They worked on “Repartee” by Ready for the music contest. The German band has given us cause for many laughs, and we would certainly miss the pep they arouse. When Douglas Myers says, “Eins, zwei. drei, spiel”, Peter Rock, Jack St. Ores, James Staberg, and John Hoyer send forth strains of peppy marches. Light, airy, music is characteristic of the woodwind trio. Felice Jorstad, Douglas Myers, and Ruth Lee, members of the trio, played the Beethoven Trio ()pus 87 at the contest. Oun QH ec CHukrAi (C) NE of the first Friday mornings last fall found a large number of boys gathered in the auditorium for the first Hoys’ Glee Club rehearsal. Miss Hanson was her usual “get-down-to-work” self, but you could tell she was pleased with the turn out. This year the Hoys’ (dee Club was the first to api ear in the weekly musical assem- blies held shortly before the contest. They also sang at the annual spring concert. At the annual music festival the boys sang “Spacious Firmament” by Haydn- Mathew and “As Off To the Southard We Go” by Hartholomew. The Girls’ Glee Club practiced from four to five every Monday and Thursday. The “H” Glee Club rehearsed Monday from eight to nine. At the contest this year the girls sang “Reverie” by Debussy-Tre- harne and “Snow Legend” bv Clokey. BOVS’ GLEE CLUB Fourth Row—Louis Almen. Peter Rock, Robert Gilbertson, William Nelson. Douglas Myers. Eugene Benedict, William Pfeiffer. Wa’lace Behm. Third Row—William Olson, Kenneth Solum. John Hoyer, Duane Morrissette. Henry Johnson. Robert Olson. Ivan Lovaas, Donalt. Ward. Second Row—Marshall Van Me.er. Raymond St. Ores, Arthur Olson, Gordon Wilcox, Jack St. Ores. Merl Penman, Benedic; Montbriand. Dennis Zezza. First Row—Alan Larson, Arlyn Weinberg. Frederic Templeman, Paul Kvarnes, Miss Hanson, Kenneth Christ- ensen, Dean Erickson, Richard Cronk. MIXED CHORUS Fourth How—Merl Penman, Louis Almen, Donald Ward, Arthur Olson, Henry Johnson, Ivan Lovaas, Robert Olson, Raymond St. Ores, William 01;;on, Eugene Benedict, John Hoyer, Benedict Montbriand. Third Row—Olivia Sandberg, Helien Larson, William Nelson, Peter Rock, Marshall Van Meter, Betty Carlson. William Pfeif.er, Jack St. Ores, Kenne h Christensen, Richard Cronk, Pat Brooker, Be.ty Daniels. Secom. Row—Blanche Hanson, Margaret O'Connell. Joan McDonald. Clairbe! Clair, Bette Pfeiffer. Marion Hope. Bernarcene McDonald, Miss Hanson, Jacqueline Morgan, Vivian Egbert. Beverly Rulien. Carole Nygard. Joyce Udell. Lucy Dabruzzi. First Row—Iona Ryden, Georgene Sweet, Evelyn Ryan. Marian Webster. Tabea Foss, Virginia Dahl, Felice Jorstad, Helen Udell, Mary Kees, Ruth Lee, Jean Kees, Jean Frazier. n’Kcne' n fVKlu lc in. tke A .n £7iOITH a “get your note please”, Miss Hanson started off another year of Mixed Chorus. There were many new members at our first rehearsal. We all have to have at least one year in a glee club before we can become chorus members. We had as much fun this year as we did last year with the trip to the contest, singing in assembly and taking part in the annual spring concert. We also heljjed with the choruses in the grade school o] eretta, “Rumple-stilts-kin”. Because of the increasing comjjetition at the music contest, we had to work very hard during our practice periods from eight to nine on Wednesday and Thursday morn- ings. Our contest pieces this year were “We Have No Other Help” by Arkhangelsky, “Hosanna In the Highest” by Soderman, and “Cherubim Song” by Muzicheski- Tkach. “A” GLEE CLUB Fourth Row—Beverly Rulien, Jean Frazier, June Willman. He len Larson. Olivia Sandberg. Margaret. O’Connell. Betty Carlson. Fat Brooker. Gloria Foss. Bonnie Lee Nelson. Jeanette Muckenhlrn. Third Row—Lucille Peterson, Marion Thorson, Marion Hope. Bernardene McDonald. Mary Kees, Marian Web- ster. Jacqueline Morgan. Flora Ann Simonson. Dorothy Ruemmele, Vivian Egbert. Felice Jorstad. Second Row—Inez Smith. Lucy Dabruzzi. Jean Kees, Marion Schueler, Helen Udell, Ruth Lee, Joan McDonald. Kathleen Peterson. BeLe Pfeiffer, Joyce Udell, Betty Lyksett, Demerize Hawkins. First Row—Iona Ryden. Georgene Sweet. Lois Brandt. Evelyn Ryan. Tabea Foss, Betty Daniels, Miss Hanson, Blanche Hanson. Virginia Dahl. Clairbel Clair, Carole Nygard, Jane Olson. “B” GLEE CLUB Fourth Row—Jane Pederson, June Willman, Lorraine Simonson, Aui.rey Otterson, Jeanette Muckenhlrn, Gloria Foss. Evelyn Frazier. Third Row—Marjorie Ruemmele, Dolores Payson, Barbara Hill, Harrie; Jonas, Demerize Hawkins. Audrey Cleveland. Betty Jane Detlefson, Betty Guith. Second Row—Beverly Morgan, Betty Hanson. Eloise Smith, Dorothy Hancock, Margaret Weatherhead, Betty Lou Lohman, Marion Schueler, Jean Peterson. First Row—Betty Nelson, Eleanor Wilcox, Ruth Zarske, Lois Brandt. Miss Hanson. Mary Jane Zappa, Eleanor Ferguson, Joann Ryan. Qt the cVKlu lc Content DEAR DIARY: April 18 I am so tired after running from one building to another today, playing in the small groups and listening to other groups I can hardly stay awake to write this. We left at 8:45 this morning on the River Falls school bus. The minute I jumped out of the bus I hurried to the Methodist Church so I could listen to the Girls’ Trio. Soon afterwards John Hoyer played his trumpet solo; James Staberg blew his tuba; and Allen Johnson played on his xylophone. I was certainly proud to say I was from Hudson after listen- ing to these solos. Flora Ann Simonson play- ed her French horn solo, and Virginia Dahl sang a soprano solo. The vocal solos were so beautiful I could hardly leave to eat my din- ner. After I drank a malt and ate a ham- burger at the K. K. I was ready for the after- noon schedule. I ran to the Methodist Church to play in the clarinet quartet. Boy, was I ever afraid when I started for the platform, but I soon got over that. A little later I played in the woodwind trio. It was fun to watch the drum majors and majorettes twirl their batons. I was certainly proud of Sherman Peterson and Betty Lou Lohman. I wasn’t able to hear the rest of our groups. The judges this year, as always, were ready to give helpful criticisms. Mr. Alliota from Menomonie and Mr. Geere of River Falls judged vocal solos and ensembles. The instru- mental solos and ensembles were judged by Mr. Moore of Lawrence College and Mr Roz- enahl from River Falls. I think we all felt the judges were easy to talk to and really interested in high school music. April 25 INSTRUMENTAL John Hoyer A Douglas Myers A James Staberg A Allen Johnson A Flora Ann Simonson B Joyce Udell A Trumpet Trio A Brass Choir B Clarinet Quartet A Woodwind Trio A Saxophone Quartet A Band Concert A Sight Reading A Marching Band A Today, the second day of the contest, I saw the performance of all our large organiz- ations. At 10:50 the Girls’ Glee Club sang at the Congregational Church followed by the Boys’ Glee Club at 11:10. There were many good organizations there, and they all did their very best. After lunch the Mixed Chorus sang at 1:00 in the high school auditorium. The members of the band had to rush back to the college to change into uniforms and be ready to play by 1:55. Then came the hard part I mean sight reading. We were given just a few minutes to look the selection over and then we had to play it. This is the time the real musical ability is shown. At 3:30 the biggest event of the contest took place—the marching contest. Nine bands entered, being divided into three classes. It was so thrilling to stand there and watch those bands march down the street with the flags waving in front of them. On Saturday a concert was given begin- ning at 7:30. In it were many of the soloists, small ensembles and large organizations that received an A rating. Those who performed from Hudson were the Trumpet Trio, Boys’ Octet, and the Mixed Chorus. The last num- ber on the program was a mass choir made up of the mixed choruses from several schools. There were about four hundred voices in this choir. Before the last song was sung, the tro- phies were presented to the winners of the marching contest. We were all so glad when we heard that we had won the trophy in Class B again. It was a grand reward for all our long hours of practice. I was happy to find out many of our or- ganizations received A’s. I’m going to write the ratings of the groups on the bottom of this page where I can keep them always. VOCAL Virginia Dahl B Jacqueline Morgan B William Nelson A Girls’ Trio B Triple Trio A Boys’ Octet A Mixed Ensemble A BATON Sherman Peterson A Betty Lou Lohman A Mixed Chorus A Boys’ Glee Club A Girls’ Glee Club A dMue Stajjjj (IT was with a little regret and a great I deal of relief that the True Blue was sent to the printers early in April. The theme of the book was a hoy's and girl’s diary with the divisional pages and write-ups carrying it out. Headed by the editor, Ruth Lee. and assistant editor, Audrey Otterson, the staff of twenty-two industrious students racing against time arid the engraving company, turned in their copy under the guidance of Miss Mcllquham, the adviser. “Where are the scissors?” “Who took that panel of pictures ?” Such were the remarks of the staff artists, Pat Rrooker, Clairbel Clair and Billy Nelson as they started their work. The figures were done by the skillful hand of Clairbel, while Pat artistically wrote in our diary. Arranging the senior pages were Ber- nardene McDonald and Elizabeth Alnien. while Dorothy Ruemmele, Joann Ryan and Lois Brandt wrote the class diaries. Marshall Van Meter and Charles Thompson reviewed the sports activities, while Virginia Dahl and Audrey ()tterson kept track of our musical events. Marian Webster and Kenneth Luebke wrote for the G. A. C. and Hi-Y clubs. Shaking of forensics, Marion Hope took over declam and Tachoperas while Mary Ann Kinney gathered the debate news. It was Phyllis Carlson and Carole Nvgard who uncovered the humorous side of life. The financial problems were solved by the business managers, Ben Montbriand and Albert Dabruzzi. Our ever faithful typists, Helien 1 .ar- son and Vivian Egbert spent many busy days providing the printers with readable copy. sum Q. A. C. (P£a d!aty (C U R G. A. C. Playday was he'd on Saturday, April 11 with twenty-four River Falls girls as our guests, and the famous woman golfer, Patty Berg, as our speaker. Games which were played included ping-pong, basketball, bowling, and kickball. Twenty-four girls from each school par- ticipated. Each team was given an Indian name. The de icious luncheon which was held at noon was efficiently supervised by Miss Glasrud. The menu consisted of jx tato salad, meat loaf, deviled eggs, dark bread, gelatin salad, “coke”, and orange ice. After lunch Patty Berg, whose home is in Minneapolis, told us many of her ex- periences as a professional golfer. She has played competitive golf since she was fif- teen years old. She won the Trans-Mis- sissippi in 1938 and 1939, which is but one of the many tournaments she has won within the United States. After this a social hour was held in the gymnasium. The committees for Playday were equipment, Margaret O’Connell and Beverly Rulien; table decorations, Marion Hope, Crescense Clark, Bonnie Lee Nelson, Vivian Egbert, and Clairbel Clair; identification. Olivia Sandberg, Gloria Foss, and Demerize Hawkins; registration. Audrey Otterson, Bette Pfeiffer, and Evelyn Ryan. Hudson girls who participated in the Playday activities were Clarice Christensen, Olive Bergman, Sarah Scuillo, Dorothy Det- lefson, Lucy Dabruzzi, Rosemary Richie, Betty Carlson, Dolly Schwerm, Elizabeth Almen, Betty Guild, Ruth Lee, Dorothy Ruemmele, Marian Webster, Vivian Egbert, Beverly Rulien, O’ivia Sandberg, Pearl Si- monson, Fay Cox. Margaret O’Connell, loan McDonald, Bernardene McDonald, Betty Lyksett, and Gloria Foss. menican (PaAApont “Here’s Mama gone downtown to make a big fuss about Dick’s getting shot-—and when 1 get shot—nobody gives a shoot!” “What’s the use of being young if you can’t be happy?” Remember it ? Surely we do; it’s the senior class play, “American Pass|xirt”, which was enthusiastically applauded by a large audience on May 12. The play, directed by Mr. Weather- head. was a comedy in three acts by Dana rhomas and described the ’ife of an Ameri- can middle class family, the Hamiltons. Edward Hamilton (Benedict Mont- briand), an industrious, respectable and God-fearing father, is astounded and indig- nant when he is confronted by Aunt Jen’s (Helien Larson) suggestion that he is not a good citizen. His wife. Bertha (Ruth Lee), extremely zealous for her family’s welfare, attempts to soothe him. Dad is amazed when he learns of his radical neighbors. He suddenly awakens and realizes that his own chi’diren, Dick (Douglas Mvers) and Judy (Virginia Dahl) have been talking the same way, so he begins to study Americanism. Dad at once puts the theory of Americanism to work in his home. The capitalist class is represented by Bill Wilson (Raymond St. Ores), who is deeply in love with ludy, and Sybil Jennings (Pat Brooker), who is in love with Dick. Louella (Carole Nygard) furnishes the comedy relief as a bothersome little sister. Mrs. Schwartz (Elizabeth Al- men) a neatly dressed, fine neighbor and Mr. Craig (William Pfeiffer), a successful business man, put in their appearance also. Several extras were used back stage. Tke unionA 'Tako a (Eiou DEAR DIARY, What a wonderful time I had at the prom! ! When I walked into the gymnas- ium, it looked like a garden in fairy land and seemed to give an extra lightness to my feet. The punch tasted extra special, perhaps it was due to the pretty lattice and flowers around the punch bowl. The window boxes surely added zest to the atmosphere, and the picket fence surrounding tire orchestra looked quaint. The May pole is still swing- ing before me, for I must have danced around the |x le two hundred times. We danced to the music of Harold Hunter’s orchestra; and we enjoyed it, too. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rock, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clair., Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mc- Donald, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Erick- son were cha] erones. The general committee under the di- rection of Miss I-awrence surely did a splen- did job. Vivian Egbert, general chairman, Clairbel Clair, Eugene Richie, Stuart Gil- bertson, and Joan McDonald were always busy with their committees. I’ll always remember the fun we had working on those flowers. We made so many we even dream- ed about them. I wanted to remember all the couples who went so I clipped the article from our local paper. HVaek Because our school year was cut by two weeks, our coaches couldn’t train as strong a team as we had last year in track. However, the team trained faithfully, and as much interest in the sport was aroused as always. Our track team particijxited in only one meet this year which was held at Ells- worth on May 9. They entered this meet with River Falls, Spring Valley, New Richmond, and Ellsworth. Eight hoys from our school participat- ed in the various events. These events were pole vault, high jump, broad jump, shotput. discus, 100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard dash, one-half mile, and one mile run. Those hoys from Hudson were Eugene Richie. Patrick Richie, Peter Richie, David Lonergan, Ivan Lovaas, John Bowers, Don- ald Sahnow, and Gale Heffron. (Rcpneientatiot Senion rp (ASSESSING the many qualities which the title of represent- ative senior implies, Ruth I.ee has the honor of being chosen as Hudson’s most representative senior for 1942. She has been an excellent student, has been a leader in school activities as shown by the fact that she was selected editor of the 1 rue Blue as well as member of the Prom committee. Her activities have been varied, and she has made excellent progress in music, dramatics, and journalistic activities. Ruth has been a loyal supporter of the finest ideals of the student body of Hudson High School, and the faculty is happy to present the award to such a deserving student. diaccaiauneate C7°HE Baccalaureate services were held in the high school auditorium on May 10. The address to the graduates was given hy the Reverend C. W. Almen, and music was furnished by the Zion Lutheran Choir. They sang “How Beautiful Upon the Mountain” and “Consider and Hear Me”. ♦ to Oun Sckooll Daty Our commencement exercises were held on May 14, at 8 o clock, hifty-one graduates marched solemnly up to the platform whi e Miss Hanson played a very appropriate processional. After a short invocation, the senior president, Elizabeth Almen, pointed out the numerous privileges of the education which we have received. Three other speeches were givn. Helien Larson spoke on‘ Future World Conditions”; Ivan Lovaas summarized “Pan-American Relations”; and Carole Nygard gave an oration. Musical solos were rendered by Ruth Lee, violin, John Moyer, cornet, and Virginia Dahl, vocal. A chorus composed of twenty-two seniors also took part. After the presentation of the most-representative-senior award and the diplomas, the class song was sung. The commencement exercises were closed with a benediction. to the cWinnen ' The activity banquet, sponsored by the Hi-Y Club, was held on May 4 in the high school gymnasium. Dr. Schacht was the guest speaker. After many weeks of continual practice and work we relaxed at this banquet and receiv- ed the awards which we had earned during those busy days. Mr. Fladager presented basketball letters to William Olson, Robert Olson, Charles Thomp- son, Peter Rock, Eugene Richie, Peter Richie, Marshall Van Meter, and Kenneth Solum. In- stead of electing a captain for next year the squad decided to have a different player act as captain for each game; and at the end of the year, an honorary captain will be chosen. Mr. Heiting, boxing coach, gave boxing letters to Kenneth Luebke, George Richie. Leslie Lindstrom, Darrel Luebke, Anthony Zappa, Robert Lyksett, Oliver Lyksett, Jack St. Ores, Gordon Wilcox, Kenneth Christensen, Louie Richie, and Dennis Kinney. Captain Ben Mont- briand then introduced Robert Lyksett as the 1943 boxing captain. Music pins were awarded to John Moyer, Virginia Dahl, Raymond St. Ores, Ruth Lee, Peter Rock, Bernardene McDonald, Helen Udell and Pat Brooker. Awards for debate were presented to Louis Almen, Elizabeth Almen, Thomas Hughes, Otis Clymer, Robert Kinney, and Mary Ann Kinney by Miss Hughes, debate coach. She also awarded Thomas Hughes and Louis AJmen medals for extemporaneous speaking. The medals for declamatory were given to Vivian Egbert, Virginia Dahl, Marion Schueler, Marion Hope and for extemporaneous reading to Marion Thorson and Georgene Sweet Miss Lawrence also presented letters to the cheerleaders, Carole Nygard, Sarah Scuillo and Betty Lou Lohman, Fatrick Richie, and Otis Clymer (author of the numerous pep skits). The G. A. C. awards were presented by M ss Kidd. booking j]nto tkt utune E, the great class of '42, feel that its members will be so famous and paramount to all others (even that of “Superman”) that we would he unable to prophesy their futures. We, the class of 1942, who for the last four years have kept the drugstores in business selling aspirins alone, who have spent our valuable time with books, assign- ments, spitballs, despair and teachers (in other words school), chewed pencils and gum, we who have memorized formulas, dissected frogs, read of Napoleon, learned exepcapolodantz’s (slip of the typewriter), undertook theorems, and waded through the heard of Shakespeare, we who have some- times wondered if this was a world we’re living in or a giant concrete mixer, who have always upheld our school, (and we can tell you brick is heavy), who have faith- fully left our books in our desks every night, and we who have bought glasses in order to read our books, who have climbed up and down these stairs day in and day out without complaint - - We who have withstood the most dif- ficult and tiring tests put before us; we who have always made it a point to get eight hours sleep ever}- night except Fridays and Saturdays, who hare prayed for “A’s” and never got them; who have made fudge that never turned out quite right: and we who have suffered from pre-prom panic; we who drink too many “cokes” and know it; we who hare painfully gone through the blushing gawkiness stage, we who have had smatl|x)x, scarlet fever, pimples or some- thing. who have played with matches and burned down the house, who have given the neighbor boy a i erfect black eye or split his head with a brick . . . We who have grown-up to dent the family car and excel speed limits; and we who have frozen our ears, fingers and toes, smashed our collarbones, broken our ribs, cut our scalps or faces, broken our noses, and twisted our ankles all in the anxiety to get to school; we who go for- ward when we walk and our heads go forward at the same time; who understand simple questions but can’t answer them; who are able to walk without canes or crutches, we who have faced pestilence, greediness, catastrophe, pathos, treachery, disaster, deprivation, calamity and heart- aches; and we who have kept our fun and gaiety in spite of all this know that no future could be too great for the greatest class that has ever graduated from the halls of Hudson High. Salute the class of 1942 —God bless them because they have had it bad and that surely wasn’t good! ! n'hc s ngonioui Senioni oCqcujq Elizabeth Almen wills her position as sen- ior class president to some unlucky person who loves work. Olive Bergman graciously gives her height to Betty Nelson so she can see in the school mirrors without standing on tiptoes. Pat Brooker wills her ability to “goo” the lipstick on to Betty Lohman. To Eleanor Ferguson, Betty Carlson leaves her freckled nose because she’s sure Eleanor wouldn’t want it. Because he’ll probably need it, Dean Erick- son is left Bonnie Carlson’s quick wit. Clarice Christensen transfers her rosy cheeks and healthy looks to Phyllis Hauke who is very healthy as far as talking goes. Fay Cox and Peter Rock will all their for- mer love affairs to Eugene Benedict and Beverly Rulien. Miss Rehmer’s poorest pupil is generously left Rosemary Cunningham's ability to trans- late “Deutsch”. Lucy Dabruzzi hands over her little broth- er Albert to any girl who wants a cute boy- friend. Virginia Dahl leaves her vocal ability to Lois Brandt who has more than her share right now. You can have Dorothy Detlefson’s glasses, but she’s keeping her blonde hair and dimples for a certain delivery boy. Tabea Foss gives her singing voice to little sister Gloria who’s wearing hers out singing so loudly in glee club. Jean Frazier will gladly bequeath all her many painful typing hours to the “doggone” typewriters that caused the trouble. “Harmon” is offered Robert Gilbertson’s car so he’ll have protection against the cold winter breezes. To David Kvarnes who wants to be a bugler in the army, John Hoyer wills his talent with the trumpet. Elizabeth Gund just wants to say good-bye to the school building and let it go at that. Anyone planning to take U. S. history is welcome to Jane Jenson's reputation for be- ing a good sport. John Jenson leaves half his weight and all his football knowledge to “Mouse” Hughes if he ever decides to go out for football. Felice Jorstad leaves her endless chatter to Betty Porter who never runs out of words. Mary Kees will leave her sister Jean, be- hind. Her debating ability, Mary Ann Kinney, gives to Nathan Wiener who likes to convince people whether he’s right or wrong—trouble is, he’s too convincing. For times of emergency, Helien Larson wills that look of innocence on her face to brother Alan. Ruth Lee leaves her job as editor of the “True Blue” to any ambitious person. Rita Loughney will snip off her beautiful red hair to Colleen Peterson who “never quite knows what to do with hers.” Not that Lyle isn’t quiet enough—but Ivan Lovaas offers his quiet manners to Lyle Ward. Bernardene McDonald gives her drums that she plays so well to Tony Zappa because he ought to have something to pound on. To someone “terrifically ambitious, Ben Montbriand leaves the position of all school president. Douglas Myers leaves his humor with little Paul Casaw because he has freckles to go with it. and somehow that adds something. Dorothy Myrvold wills her good marks to someone who doesn’t like his name in cir- culation —on the failure list. Jack St. Ores is left with Arthur Olson’s little Norwegian cousin. Carole Nygard offers her dramatic ability to someone who never gets stage-fright—per- haps “Tiger” Lamkins whose feet are frozen anyhow. Phyllis Olson wills her gentility to Mar- ion Thorson. All the abilities and intelligence of Robert Olson are left to anyone who could live up to that standard. William Olson leaves his choice of girls to “Dewey” Cronk who seems to be doing all right for himself. To Margaret O’Connell, Alice O’Rourke gives that truly Irish smile so she can have two of them to go with those two Irish eyes. Sherman Peterson hands over his baton twirling job to someone that doesn’t own tender feet—it’s a blistering job. Louie and Patrick are left behind by Peter to carry on the Richie name. Rosemary Richie leaves her ability to take dictation to Barbara Williamson. The desk behind baby sister in Mr. Wal- brandt’s room is left by Pearl Simonson to anyone who would love a good fight now and then—mostly now'. Sarah Scuillo will give her giggles to John Bowers who has already an accomplished one. It’s a horse laugh. Duane Morrissette is willed Robert Smith’s quiet “class manners. Because he knows she would enjoy it so much more than he ever would, Kenneth Solum offers his bookkeeping practice set to Miss Rehmer. Curtis Solsvig will comb out all the kinks in his hair and give them to Erwin Molden- hauer because he ought to have something to go with that red hair. To anyone that cares to practice scales and arpeggios all summer long, Helen Udell wills her piano accompanist jobs. Don’t every- one speak at once! Raymond St. Ores and Charles Thompson leave certain girls with the school—and boys, hands off! ! Marian Webster will transfer her swag- gering walk to Harold Trieb because she thinks he needs a different style. Kenneth Luebke leaves all facts and fig- ures to Louis Almen, who takes over his job of business manager. Jean Norlander wills her well poised man- ner to Anthony Zappa—but don’t ask us why. All the troubles he’s had during the last four years ought to be left somebody, so Den- nis Zezza receives them with all of Henry Johnson’s love! William Pfeiffer isn’t going to leave Mary, that’s for sure, but he will leave sister Bette in someone’s special care. —♦— Qn thci unniQ — Into the shoes of bashful “Joe Palooka goes Ben Montbriand. At least he fits the boxing side of it—as to the bashful, we wonder too! If “Jane Arden’’ should decide to go on vacation. Felice Jorstad, the “Times” scooper would be a good fill-in. Ervin Moldenhauer takes the place of “Freckles”. “Superman” gets from place to place pretty rapidly but then so does Bob Gilbertson. In suite of the fact that Bob uses his car, the subsitution is still a worthy one. The little helper, “Invisible Scarlet”, is none other than Phyllis Hauke. At heart, Phyllis is really always trying to do some- thing for someone so maybe this gives her a good chance. Boots of Boots and Her Buddies is being replaced by Betty Detlefson whose personality and friendliness are perfectly fitting. n’kein Qmbition — Miss Lawrence especially wants to attend a wedding, dated May 20. Bob Smith’s ambition would be well worth carrying out. Fifteen minute history periods with no exams! The 10 o’clock Junior English class would like to discover one of Jean Norlander’s as- signment papers that wasn’t an A”. Tom Zezza wants to make it possible for each student to have two seats and a nice soft pillow in every class—thus, having com- fort while he concentrates. Jerry Cowles is determined to attain the height of fame which Gene Autry now has. Mr. Weatherhead is still hoping to pick a senior class play cast in which all of them will learn their lines sometime before dress rehearsal. ♦ (Etook 3D education --- “Under Twenty”—we seniors The Age of Innocence”—high school days I Write As I Please”—Bonnie Carlson All This and Heaven Too”—Miss Law- rence “Invitation to the Waltz”—Duane Morris- sette “Old Chester Tales”—Carole Nygard Men Are Such Fools”—Fay Cox “Romantic Rebel”—Bob Olson “My Ten Years in a Quandry”—Sarah Scuillo The Good Earth —that which the school isn’t sitting on An Amateur Gentleman”—Henry Johnson “101 Years’ Entertainment”—Doug Myers “This Above All”—prayer of students on exam day “My Sister and I”—John Jenson “One Foot in Heaven”—Harold Trieb We Must March”—the feeling of the band members at 7-00 A. M Ach u Ud me iti: £rx jnauiruj4 bi (JnQan.£ £rujnauirx j Company, St. (Pau£, 'TVUrxneiota (Pkotocjnapki bi Qo££in j Studio, St. (Pau£, TTlirmaiota (Pniixtirxg by Hudlion. Stan-Ob4.Qn.UQR