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

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Junior cProm An Hawaiian night was this year's novel decoration theme for the Junior Prom. The juniors made every effort to make the prom a success and accomplished their purpose. The gymnasium took on the aspect of a south sea island. Blue streamers dotted with stars formed a sky for the dancers. Palm tree's, sail boats, and lagoons were realistically portrayed on the walls. Boh Me ton anel his orchestra made a big hit with the guests as they played new and old selections and some request numbers. Ferns dotted the floor and the word “Aloha , in huge letters appeared on the south wall. Following the grand march, which was lead by John Cornelissen and Gretchen Luebke and Lyle Ward and Joan Evans, the program was presented. The girls’ sex- tet sang, followed by the hoys’ quartet. Lois Brandt and Gladys Moe sang a duet. Allen Johnson played a marimba solo which was the concluding presentation. The alumni was well represented, and this year’s prom proved to be the highlight of the school’s social events. forensics The League Forensic Contest was held at Hudson in the afternoon and evening of April 5. with contestants from River Falls, New Richmond, and Hudson partici- pating. Hudson was represented in the League Contest in extemporaneous speaking by Carl Sandberg who received an “A” rating and Howard Cox who was given a “C+”. Barbara Bargen received a “B and Pat Cox an ‘A in extemporaneous reading. June Lomnes received an ‘A—” in victory speaking. Marian Schueler was given an “A—” for humorous declamation. Joy Lar- son received a “B and Elizabeth Williamson an “A—” in serious declamation. The choral reading group including Margaret Weath- erhead, Ted Clymer, Audrey Cleve'and, Robert Westhoff, Barbara Zezza, Bonnie Sweitzer, and Marceline Wintermeyer re- ceived favorable comments from the judge although they were not entered in the com- petition. Doris Bogut received an “A in oratory; Elaine Gibbon also took part in the contest. The district contest was held Saturday afternoon. April 7, at River Falls; and the state contest was held Saturday evening for those receiving “A ratings at the district. Carl Sandberg received a “B rating; and June Lomnes. Doris Bogut, Elizabeth Wil- liamson. Marian Schueler, and Pat Cox received “A” ratings. At the state contest in the evening Doris Bogut received an “A” in her orig- inal oration. “Grace for This Day”. June Lomnes was awarded an ’A” for her vic- tory speech. “Slacking on the Home Front. Elizabeth Williamson received a “B for her serious declamation, “You Go Your Way. I’ll Go Mine”; Marian Schueler re- ceived a “B” for her humorous declamation. ‘Men Are So Faithless”; and Pat Cox was given a “B for extemporaneous reading. Declamation and extemporaneous read- ing were coached hv Miss Joyce Chubb, while oratory and extemporaneous speak- ing were directed by Miss Helen Hughes. The coaches and contestants are to he con- gratulated for their sp'endid showing.

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Fourth Row—Thomas Schullo. Roger Lyksett. Paul Early. Jack Cashman, Pat Ferguson. Donald Frey. Lester Muckenhirn, Robert De Witte, Robert Engebretson, John Strom, Gera’d Schlief. Thomas O’Connell. Thhd Row Kathleen Hallenberger. Doris Hart. Beverly Lund. Laurel Harwell, Bonnie Heckel. Mari Jane Lyksett, Irene Hillary, t'.hirley Haugrose. Sherwooi. Marsh. Carl Sandberg. Evelyn Jorstad. Eunice Simpson. June Jack- son, Elaine Gibbon. Second Row—Kathleen Cronk, Marlene Persel!. Catherine Peterson. Lorraine Johnson. Roxana Kruse, John CornelUsen, Kathryn Nelson. Mr. Walbrandt, Gretchen Luebke, Eugene St. Ores. Shirley Erb. Firs. Row—Elizabeth Williamson. Delores Johnson. Betty Johnson. Shirley Yarns, Lovern Fenn. Jean Bohne, Virginia Schwerm. Marie Starr, Doris Weinberg. Helen Lveen. Jane Gilbertson. Juniors President ............................Gretchen Luebke Vice President ....................... Kathryn Nelson Secretary ............................. Roxana Kruse Treasurer...........................John Cornelissen Council Representative.............. Eugene St. Ores Adviser....................... Mr. Harold Walbrandt Pres 'iiting the class of ’46! The juniors of 1945 started out as freshmen with 60 members. They began th year by electing Lyle Cameron as their president; Lester Muckenhirn, vice presi- dent: Gretchen Luebke, secretary: Kathryn Nelson, treasurer; and Eugene St. Ores, student representative. Mr. Harris was chosen class adviser. Returning as sophomores, they ejected Eugene St. Ores, president; Thomas O’Con- nell. vice president; Lester Muckenhirn. secretary: Helen Sveen. treasurer; Roxana Kruse, council representative: and Mr. Walbrandt, adviser. Ever since entering as freshmen, the junior class have always been interested and active in the extra curricular activities of their school. In sports they have been well represented with Robert Engebretson. Les- ter Muckenhirn, Thomas O’Connell. Rob rt I)c W itte, |ohn Strom, John Cornelissen, Thomas Schu lo, Eugene St. ()res, Roger Lyksett. Carl Sandberg, Jack Cashman. and Paul Early, as members of the football squad. In basketball they have Robert Engebretson. Lester Muckenhirn, Carl Sand- berg. and John Strom on the “A” team. This year there are several juniors on the boxing team. Many juniors are active in the musical organizations, declamation, and debate. Six members of the class, Marvin Solsvig, Ernest Richie, Jerry Kukuska, Carl Ah’gren, Lyle Cameron, and Gerald Schlief are now in the ranks of Uncle Sam. 21

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Sunshine . . . Carefree . . . Why such faces? What’s so interesting? . . . Wally . . . Waiting? My dogs are tired . . . I’m thinking . . . North Side Helles Doris . . . Johnny at a tender age . . . Smiles . . . Steadies . . . Sibhie and Hob