Humboldt High School - Nokomis Yearbook (Humboldt, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

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Manager . . . .Ioan Ponninq XXQALSCHQB., 9 M 4' 40-Yfnssocwwi WE ABE ALL WU 'C xi - - f i E f ? ii .. ltlliuxluin ----1------u ' !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! 555555555 : Q' - .. L J? -- l af'-r - 4 . 'I p 1 I The EUNTENT5 I THE WORKERS . Page 2 THE GUESTS . Page 6 I THE ADVISERS . Page 8 THE STUDENTS Page 16 I THE ACTIVITIES Page 30 Chemistry is wonderful A and terrible. I- - 1- ? fl l 7 Q 5 The girls did their share of hemp turning. E21 The junior high students responded when Uncle Sam called for paper. ' il I3 TIQIBETHEH l..l.l- 9 ck! ,,- I - IHIIBIIBII I l.l IIIIBII llll Ir-L. 'L'- The PUHPUSE A common inheritance of the spirit of working to- gether is the gift of the school. It goes to far-away places with sky-searching, sea-faring and land-wander- ing service men and women who inspire expanding knowledge. It stays at the home base where students and teachers try to keep democracy strong. If some- one fails in school or at home, democracy is weakened. If a service man or woman falters, democracy fails. To those who serve willingly and well, be it on the home front or on foreign fields, this edition of the Nokomis of Humboldt High is humbly dedicated. Humboldt County had a bond quota, and the students bought splendidly. 1 fwf' x ixlffxi , 71 N Youth gets an X-ray check up on health A , ' 9 The Middle West lacked detasselers . and girls lent a hand E31 5...---Q mu. f. .W In These We s . e Strive Tn Serve R A poster artist and bulletin board sponsors took pride in displaying the amount of bonds sold. Luxurious hollyhocks and vines lend an unrationed bit of pleasure and color to school routine. W wwf ghans, hospital slippers and jackets were the results of Wlien men from the business offices needed assistance, high the hard-working Red Cross girls' efforts. school typists-in the making-took over. E41 By studying souvenirs from South America, the Spanish class gained information about their Spanish-speaking neighbors. Hemp-turners relax and enjoy their midday lunch hour. W A Junior Red Cross committee packed Christmas cheer into boxes for kiddies overseas. wo sturdy, but rather youngish men got that milk to the Some math enthusiasts realized the advantage of acquaint door steps, when the draft order interfered. ance with a bit of trig and the slide rule. R i Av V V E51 3. . The Rust College Quartet. 79: FQ , 1 , w .J -. 3 I,-i . +1 W The All-High Spelling Team. Briqhl Spots In The Hume Territory The Jubilee Singers entertained the students with a program of Negro Spirituals . . . The 100 per cent spellers, showing a little shortage of manpower, were: fsittingj Marilyn Solbeck, Maxine Cran, Velma Fanning, Jennie Gilliland, Delores Hansen, Elaine Laurseng fstandingj Ruth Fitch, Arlene Kirchhof, Marilyn O'Con- nell, Pauline Thompson, Shirley Peterson .,... They say that men just sit around and read, and that may account for the news team line-up: Qsittingj Leonard Jacobsen, Chas. Endahl, Jean Koppe, Bernice Jensen, Qstandingj Bob Harris, Bill Robinson, Philip Hanson, Fritz Eggerich . . . Mr. W. R. Osborne gave a splendid program of readings, drum drills and Xylophone numbers . . . Seghi frightened the tiny tots, but brightened up the countenances of the doubting grown-ups. The Champion News Hounds. The Parkinsons-W. R. Osborne. Magician Seghi didn't fool Jack D.--anyhow not too murh. Q J F i ' I Z i 1 M..- IQ, Pvt. Adrian Vonderhaar greets Cpl. Richard Schlievert, grenade George Williams QM 2fc chats K. Westfall S llc still smile 0ldtimer Rogers. to snowball. with Brother David. after Atlanta. DR. DON Rooms and Adrian Vonderhaar, both former students of I-I.H.S., enter- tained at a weekly assembly. Dr. Rogers presented the mysteries of the new global airwaysg Adrian, home from the Solomons, pleased everyone with his splendid singing . . . Corporal Richard Schlievert, who had been wounded in battle at Tarawa, came home to recover and to enjoy a beautiful Iowa snowfall. Rich gave a splendid talk at an assembly . . . George Williams, who had felt the thrill of chasing subs all around the Caribbean, gave a fine description of his experience . . . Keith Westfall had been tossed about the world like a rubber ball, was rescued when his ship went down, and lived to bounce back home to give a splendid report to his Alma Mater . . . The Humboldt Rotarians honored the high school personnel by presenting at the weekly assemblies several very capable and well-informed speakers from the Institute of International Understanding. Dr. Albert Parry- Russia C. Chia-I Cheng- China Dr. J. C. Field- Americas -N ll Picture Diary fig The Flag uf Iuspiratiuu A FLAG, I symbolize inspiration and duties entrusted to teachers and directors. I feel things deeply-things that are wrongg things that are rightg things that are tragic, things that are big and splendid. I rise straight and proud each morning. Weary, I rest at sunset. In a sad moment, I bow at half-mast. In sunlit hours, I salute the gallant. I tug to hold you erect and steady, you who are bold and gay. I congratulate your parents. I hope for your wisdom and health. I ask you questions. What sort of an individual are you? What do you want from life? What will you give fo life? Have I added to your knowledge? Am I a good example? I demand attention, for I am serious. I shall not be struck, for that is surrender. I shall not allow the flag of ignorance to fly above me, for that is defeat. I shall proudly float over our school protecting it with stripes of resolve and stars of valor. I have but one fear, that, while flying briskly in the clear sunlight, I shall overlook even a small chance to be helpful. ISI uf thu Faculty llff lluty U X... Look EU: 'Ui bfr-d .-.... Leavas bc-:wav 6-aa Q -- ,W-5 iw J LA Q t l r 'MM' '-' --M ' 1 K X, V x N ,X X LZ W' K-A ,, ' i ohlwhae 4.4 1 X '-N Jo Luronjfl..- If ,ful P9 gi f ol.. zH o 0 N fi O 'f :U gngxy I 'QNX MH 'J , iQ:l'V-? Sh-hldorft' W jrowl.at the, FHELILTY E91 Oh, What a Beautiful Morning in which to dig the Waters. MR. B. C. HOLMES-Superintendent. Mr. Holmes helped to lick the ration siillhp difficulties by some real Victory garden- in '. DeKalb found him a very faithful detasseling inspector. W'irh Pilnls Chart The linursu ls Mr. Holmes' help hemp crews turned hemp, and wastepaper groups gathered in the newsprint. lneidentally there was school work- a great deal of itgzo he dwne, when the summer vacation ended. ff... so BOARD OF EDUCATION- The counsellors ponder bills, draft-board demands, and rosignations. Mrs. 0. A. Fisk lsecre- tzxryh, Mrs. G. K. MeColloni.rh, Mr. H. L. Strong lpresitlentj, Mr. R. G. Nelson, Mrs. C. W. Garfield, Mr. T. C. Mikelson, Mr. B. C, Holmes lsupc-rintendentl Just checking R. C. toggery for a bandage-rolling session. MISS CATHERINE OSIA-Principal, geometry, sponsor of: sen- iors, Nokomis, and Student Council. For Miss Osia the 1943 summer work schedule read as follows: Cut the lawn, pick vegetables, can vege- tables, clean up, fold Red Cross bandages, get Ll little slecpg repeat ml iufinifurlz. ln school, the order of the day ran: Take over :ind carry on. ll0l lin-Pilots MISS ANNA ALTMAN-Normal training, freshman English, sponsor of: Pedagogical club, D. of D., freshmen, news program. Last summer Miss Altman visited the Amana colony and called on friends in Cedar Rapids. With this ex- ception, she spent vacation from school work in fighting the Weeds in a garden, winning out, and accordingly giving her- self another job-canning. Sewing, mending, and Red Cross duties also demanded time. Miss Altman kept fit mentally and physically by reading books and magazines and taking walks. MR. O. CLIFFORD ANDERSON-I n s t r u mental music, business training. When summer came the older band members went to work, but thc sprouts kept Mr. Anderson in tune. When not busy with music classes, he donned his overalls and work shirt, and went carpentering, remodeling first his own house, and later joining up with a construction duo. Two gardens challenged his ability with the hoe, and 200 chickens cackled, If you feed us, we'll feed you. In March Mr. Anderson resigned and joined the ranks of the farmers. MRS. ARDIS BOYD-Vocal music fgrades and high schooll. Last summer Mrs. Boyd served the public in the capa- city of a telephone operator and helped with Red Cross dress- ings. During the first semester and into the second, she had a full schedule of vocal music. At the end of February, Mr. O. Clifford Anderson, the director of instrumental music, re- signed to join the ranks of the agriculturists. Then Mrs. Boyd, relieved of some of her grade schedule, took over the band and small instrumental groups, and carried on till school closed. MISS LUCILE BRYAN-English, grammar, Spanish, Latin, dramatics, co-sponsor of Wildcat Wailf' sponsor of The Register, and the Lost and Found department. If a person can't travel, why should she not enjoy the landscape at home? That is just what Miss Bryan thought, and with her tools she set about last summer to do some carpentering and digging to produce a landscaped garden. Then a brisk swim did things for the tired muscles. Next came some good reading, and a substantial part of that was in Spanish-just for fun. llll Miss Altman finds tomatoes on queer vines Musicman Andei-son's saw puts on the lone Mrs. Boyd's overseas mail has good news. Miss Bryan takes off with radio artists. l Mr Crissey finds Lannabxs sl ort or tall MR. DON CARTER- Vocational agriculture, F u t u r e Farmer sponsor, part-time school, adult night-school. Iowa State College had Mr. Carter in tow most of the summer of 1943, but he 'snook away long enough to get in a few good licks on a farm. He co-operated on the Food for Victory and Farming for Victory programs. The summer sports were pic- nics, shows and college events, with fall came the athletic games. Mr. Carter is one of the coin collecting enthusiasts. MR. WAIJTER E. CRISSEY- Physics, general science, biology, chemistry, athletics Qfootball, track, junior-high bas- ketballj. During the summer Mr. Crissey proved himself a clothing salesman, supervised detasseling crews, cultivated a garden and a hemp field. He served as chairman of the County Physical Fitness program and as a member of the Food for Pro- duction committee. The illness of Mrs. Crisscy introduced both of the Crisseys to the great wonders of Rochester, Minnesota. MR. JOHN FELLOVVS-NVorld and American history, civics, economics, junior high football. Last summer DeKalb found a good detasseling inspector in Mr. Fellows. When not working with his gang, he donned a chic little cap and some crusty-looking coveralls, and with paint and brush brightened up the coats of some of the village homes. Mr. Fellows super- vised the various high school bond and stamp sales. A bit of fishing and pheasant hunting got into the schedule somehow, fishing and pheasant hunting got into the schedule somehow. MISS ALMA JOHNSON- Algebra, geometry, arithme- tic, sophomore sponsor. Miss johnson housecleaned her very spacious city abode as soon as school closed last spring. Then she drove into the country to help her sister with the house- work and to assist in feeding the busy farm folk. In the fall she sponsored part of the Junior Red Cross work and super- vised a sophomore magazine sales campaign. Reading brought Miss johnson a little relaxation, movies and basketball helped. ll2l Coach Jones explains a sprained muscle Ill S Chef Myers and cooks plan the hot lunch uq Miss Peterson really did run a combln MR. VICTOR JONES-Grade shop, physical education, athletics fhasketball, football, baseballj, N. T. agriculture. Mr. Jones was a genuine farmer last summer, helping his father with his problems, in addition to managing an eighty on his own accord. There never was an athletic director who didn't enjoy fishing, and this one was no exception. To keep in extra spiffy trim during the winter, Mr. Jones did a bit of bowling. The draft threatened in April, got him in May. MISS RUTH MEYER-Smith-Hughes home manage- ment, adult night-school, junior co-sponsor. It was a Victory garden, sewing, knitting, cooking and, quoting Miss Meyer, whatnot Qean't we hear her say it?J that took time last summer. Fall brought the regular school duties, together with the extras, such as, Red Cross knitting and sewing, and the hot lunch project. Shows created a little color. It is whispered -there was a trip te Chicago. But, hush, don't tell on her. MISS MIRIAM PETERSON- Bookkeeping, t y p i n g, shorthand, co-sponsor of Wildcat Wail. By way of serving as a delegate to a National church conference, Miss Peterson got herself a trip and a week's visit at Minneapolis last summer. Otherwise she did gardening, housework, office work and, if the snapshot tells the truth, some farming. Miss Peterson finds rest from the regular routine of school work or household cares in reading and sewing, or in erocheting and embroidering. MRS. BERNICE SMITH-juiiior high English, geog- raphy, law, business training. One teacher after another dropped off the faculty roll, and at midyear, Mrs. Smith kindly came in to stuff a gap here, fill a rip there. As she had been in the system before, her appearance on the teaching force was indeed most welcome. Mrs. Smith is one of those capable persons who uses .i pen, pushes a lawnmower, and wields a Cooking spoon-all with equal efficiency. Nephew john helps. E131 John B. reads the hugarplum poem to Beez --M Ni an.. Fm' Securil MISS ELLEN LEE TATUNI-Girls' physical educa- tional program and boys' of grades I-4, junior co-sponsor, sponsor of: G. A. A., junior high athletic club, adult women's recreational hour. Miss Tatum spent Z1 few days sight-seeing in Chicago before hieing herself off to Lake Geneva, Wiscoii- sin. Here, as recreational leader at Camp Eleanor, she got plenty of exercise daily teaching such sports as swimming, boating, tennis, badminton, archery and bowling. During the fall, hikes and picnic served as recreation. Shows gave variation. MISS RUTH VAN ALSTINE-School nurse, health inspection. A summer session course in public health nursing at the Universit of Minnesota ut Miss Van Alstine in con- Y dition for gardening, canning and Red Cross knitting. During the school year, this knitting skill was used upon some very young enthusiasts known as the Spinning Wlieel club. Miss Van Alstine also conducted a class in home nursing for junior high girls. Then there was reading to be covered, and work in the XVesleyan Guild and O. Ii. S. to be properly taken care of. MISS THELMA VVHITFORD-E n g l is h, assemblies, plays, sponsor of Pep Club. Miss Wliitfcnrd spent part of her last summer at the University of lowa doing some work in corrective speech and in serving the hungry public at Hotel ,jefferson in Iowa City. Before the restrictions on gas pre- vented such extravagance, she spent a week-end now and then at Lake Okoboji. Miss W'hitford, a faithful attendant at the home games, frequently found a way of wheedling Butter- cupn-filled with student fans-to the out-of-town contests. Miss Tatum seuwls at a mouse-eaten target. Miss Van Alstine files girls' health cards. Miss Whitford, Bob and Fritz really work E141 The class breakfast house that Donnie and Lanie constructed. A score of loyal alumni came back to start the new svhool year. Commencement speakers pose before bidding the alma mater farewell. You are a tulip, and I am a big red rose: Mr. Brayton at the piano- at ' . hnul tn Take Uff Toastmaster Bruce Ehmke ready to try out his class breakfast gift. 151 ai ,,., Thumhnail Sketches 'V 1 3 3 1: .1 JN E Q5 nf the Students I A eff emi The Emhlem nf lleterminatiun AN EMBLEM, worn high and true, I symbolize seamanship steering a straight course. From reveille to retreat, I uphold policies. When asked to obey orders, I answer, Aye, aye, sir! I find myself first on an apprentice seaman thrown, like a green frog, into a pond. The water is clear. I breathe deeply. The bank looks attractive. I must explore. My heart bursts with striving. With other green plebes, I start rigid drills, and book artillery. On a seaman second class, I partake of naval history and ethics. My ship banter is fun, but winds whip me, and I am bruised. I am seriously told that I must be stronger than wrongs sent to fight me. Q On a cadet, with his hat cocked with jaunty grace, I have practice cruises. My fighting power is increased. I must 1 . . choose from among courses-battle, scouting, submarine, fleets or base. The chosen one must receive my best. On a student pilot, when my graduation taps are sounded, I shall know the meaning of staying-power and judgment. I have been taught and armored well. I shall go forth to meet life and its battles with the skill of a good seaman. E161 ii. 1. f rm -when a. ou. h'5 4' if fat -t 7, nj ma Vg Q9 7 w amcx urns o ?.......... 2 Z' 'N A Aff C, 1 Vg 5,0351 H , 'J ,-wifi? -Z., QQ 'EYEQZJXJXS ...T fx 'Q fflhenf-e.'S PIU-5' IYLTHC QIY' 'fhak same old Skov-Y ------ Q62 I C Who'5 fhotoienxc f 1 THE STUDENTS Q M Senier Student Pilnts Prepare tn Take Uver the linntruls Chief Petty llffiuers Gene Edge ..... . ..,,...r.,,....,....,,,.........,,,,,,..r,. President Bob Worthington ......, ......,,,, V ice-president Fritz Eggerich ....,,., ...,..,....,,., S ecretary Dean Larson ,,,,.. ,,... . ..Treasurer Quoting Officers Larson, Eggerich Cfetching in plaidsj, Worthington and Edge: The way to get into office is to have a way with your constituents, namely, the girls. These Have Wnn Their Wiuqs Valedicrorian ,,,.,,, , ..-.,,,,,,,,......,,,,,,,,........,,,,,........,,.,,,............., ,.,,,.,,, S hirley Pennmg Salutatorian ,,,.,,,.,,,.,,,..s,.,,,,....,,,,,,, r,,,.....,.,.,,, ....,,, ..,,,,,,,, J u I1 ior Clark Four-year Honor Students- Betty Doty, Gene Edge, Arlene Kirchhof, Mary McBurney. Period Honor Roll-Senior Year Junior Clark, Betty Lou Collins, Betty Doty, Gene Edge, Ruth Ennis, Charles Endahl, Patricia Hull, Lavonne Johnson, Arlene Kirchhof, Mary Koppe, Dean Larson, Marjorie Licht, Jean Penning, Shirley Penning, Mary Pitstick, Margaret Pitstick, Mary McBurney, Phyllis Skaugstad. Flight Formations Class Play ,,,.,,,,,,,,. ,. ....., ,,,,,,, A pril 28 junior-Senior Banquet ...,, ,,,r,.... M ay 9 Baccalaureate .,,,,,,,,....... ,,,,,.,,, M ay 14 Class Breakfast .,,,,,s .....,,,r M ay 18 Commencement ..... ,.......,,,,r....,,rr,,,,.. ....,r, ,,,r,r,,e M a y 18 Class Motto: Quality, Not Quantity' Class Colors: Green and White Class Flower: White Sweet Pea E181 DORIS ANDERSON-General Course G. A. A. 1,2,35 Choir 35 Glee Club 1,2,35 Cecilian 1,25 Basketball 1,2,35 Regis- ter lReporter,l5 Wildcat Wail lFea- ture Writerj 5 Nokomis fSalesmanl. Andy's triple interests are movies, men and modern hairdos. DALE BELT-General Course LcMars 1,2,35 Band 1,2,35 Orchestra 2,35 Trumpet Trio 35 Glee Club 2,35 Mixed Chorus 2,35 Track 2,35 L. Club 2,3. H. H. S. 45 Band 45 Trumpet Trio 45 No- komis lSalesmanl 5 Wildcat Wail lRe-porterl 5 Register 4ReporterJ 5 One-act Play 4 5 Class Play 4. Jimmy's aim. besides that of finding someone to tell his troubles to, is to take over where our No, 1 Man of Swing leaves off. JUNIOR BLANCHARD-General Course Baseball l,2,3,45 Basketball 2,3,45 Football 3,45 H. Club 2,3,45 Nokomis 4Athleticsl5 4'Wildcat Wail 1Reporterb5 Register lReporterj. First it was Blanch 5 then it was Bleach 5 In spite of evolution he still has rosy cheeks. ARTHUR CLARK-General Course Band 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 1,2,45 Choir 45 Brass Sextet 2,35 Trumpet Trio 2,3,45 Pep Band 2,3,45 Operetta lSolicitory 45 N0komis lMana5rerj5 Football 4: Wildcat Wail fReporterr 5 Register fReporterJ 45 D. of D. 45 H. Club 45 Class Play 45 Track 45 T.B. Essay KKVFDJ. Arturo eats up work, settles for no less than 10022 in six subjects, and still finds time for an occasional shave. BETTY LOU COLLINS-General Course Nokomis 4EditorJ 5 Register tTypist and Reporterl 5 Wildcat Wail lTypistr 5 Junior Red Cross Council 45 D. A. R. History Award 35 G. A. A. 15 D. of D. 45 D. of D. Play5 T.B. Essay 1KVFDl. Isabelita translated means Little Betty. She may be small but whenever a poem or story is needed, one can always find her. pen in hand, ready to work. I SE IUHS THELMA COOPER-Normal Training Course Dakota City 1,25 Sextet 1,2,3,45 Glee Club 2,3,45 Girls' Trio 25 Choir 3,4 5 Opcretta 3,45 Dramatics 1,25 Declam 1,2 5 Basketball 1,2,3,4 5 Baseball 1,25 G. A. A- 2,35 Student Council 45 Pedagogical Club 3,45 Nokomis 10r- ganizationsj 5 Wildcat Wail fReporterl 5 Class Play 4. Can it be that Timmy's portrayal of Lady Jane in the operetta Patience is a passing glance of her thirty years hence 'I BETTY DOTY-Commercial Course Dakota City 1,25 Sextet 1 5 Trio 25 Glee Club 1,25 Dramatics 1,25 Basket- ball 1,2,3 5 Baseball 1,2 5 G. A. A. 1,2,3. Humboldt 3,45 Glee Club 3,4 5 Choir 3,4 5 Sextet 3,45 Operetta 3 fCousin Hebei 5 Nokomis fTypistl 4 5 Wild- cat Wail lEditorJ 5 Pep Club 3,45 Class Play 45 Ia. P. S. Apprentice 4. Betsy Doats and little lambsy fsenior commercial squad? typsy, kid- dletypsy too, wouldn't you? GENE EDGE-General Course Basketball l,2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Football 3,45 Track 3.4: H. Club 1,2,3,45 Student Council l,2,3,4 fPresidm-nt 41 5 Class President 2,3,4 5 Repr- 1ster fReporterr5 Wildcat Wail fAss't. Sports Editorl5 Nokomis lSportsl 5 One-act Play 45 Class Play 4. Duke's scores are high athletically as well as scholastically. After school hours he's undertaking an apprenticeship with a future interest in view. JEANNE EDWARDS-Normal Training Course Dakota City 1,25 Sextet 15 Dramatics 1,25 Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Pedauozxical Club 3,45 Operetta 3,45 Class Play 4. Jeanne has a voice that smiles, a smile that wins, and a winninp: dis- position. l19l 'RITZ EGGERICH-General Course iand 1,2,3,4 1President 4! 3 Brass Sextet 1,2333 ,3,43 Baseball 2,3,43 Basketball 43 Football 43 tudent Council 43 Class Secretary 43 News Ass't. Business MRDBKETQI Nokomis lClass orter! 3 One-act Play 43 Class Play 4. Cosmo enthusiastically began Algebra III heory- If at first you don't succeed, try, try agzainf and ayrain. Operetta lStagze Crew again this year with IUTI-I ENNIS-Commercial Course Dakota City 1,23 Basketball 1,2,3,43 Baseball 1,22 Deelam 13 Dramatics .23 Glee Club 1,23 G. A. A. 43 Junior Red Cross Council 43 Wildcat Vail lTypist and Reporter! 3 Rationim: Board Apprentice 4. 'Enny' magazines today Y There were always magazines to be bought f this supersalesman. 'ATRICIA HULL-General Course leclam 1,2,3,43 D. of D. 1,2,3,4 1Secretary-treasurer 3! 4President D. of D. Play 33 Play Festival 33 Cheerleader 43 Pep Club 43 Cecilian 13 llee Club 2,3,43 Choir 2,3,43 Operetta 3,43 Pep Band 33 Band 33 Brass lextet 3 3 G. A. A. 1,233 3 Basketball 2,3 3 Class Secretary 3 3 Student Council lSecretary-treasurer! 3 Wildcat Wail 4Art! 3 Register 43 Nokomis Ass't. Editor! 3 Class Play 43 T.B. Essay 1KVFD!. Patt, tspelled with two t's! is an eager beaver when it comes tu ll activities' BARBARA LOU JOHNSON-General Course ilemme 1,2,33 Mixed Quartet 1 3 Sextet 1,23 Cheerleader 1.2 3 Junior Class 'lay 33 Glee Club 1,23 Mixed Chorus 1,21 Band 1,2,3 Play Festival 23 Iumboldt 3,43 G. A. A. 43 Glee Club 3,4. Babs is a happy go lucky yenta with an Irish wit and an American SE IDRS Pep Band l,2,3,43 H. Club Team 33 Wildcat Wail Editor!3 Register QRe- !4: the 4!: LAVONNE JOHNSON-Normal Training Course Cecilian 1.2 3 G. A. A. 13 Pedagogical Club 3,43 Nokomis lSalesman! 43 Wildcat Wail tRODl7FtL'T! 4. Where does Butch get that gum? Anyway she should get her money's worth before taking over as a school ma'am next fall. ARLENE KIRCHHOF-General Course Cecilian 1,21 Glee Club 3,43 Choir 43 Band tTwirler! 2,3,43 Operetta lChorus! 3,43 Nokomis 4Ornanization Editor! 43 Register 1Co- Editor! 43 Wildcat Wail lCopyreader! 3 Spelling! Team 33 D. of D. 4. Kirky, conscientious objector of beards, competes with Red Skelton for Junior problems. MARY KOPPE-Commercial Course Student Council 13 Basketball 3,43 D. of D. 3,4 rSec.-Trcas. 4! 3 Cecilian 23 G. A. A. 43 Nokomis lSalesman! 3 Wildcat Wail fTypist! 3 Rey:- ister 1Typist! 3 Jaqua Printing Co. Apprentice 4. Taxi! taxi Z But Mick doesn't taxiimz interfere with the efficiency of the delivery service for which you really receive your remuneration? DEAN LARSON-General Counrse Band 1,2,3,43 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 3 Clarinet Quartet 1,2,3,43 Glee Club 2.3,43 Choir 3,43 Football 43 Class Secretary 13 Class Vice-president 33 Class Treasurer 43 N0komis lAss't. Editor! 3 Wildcat Wail tliusiness Man- ager! 3 Operetta 3,41 Student Council 23 One-act Play 4: Register QRe- porter! 43 Class Play 4. Just Dean, You said it pal Larson became Lefty for a time when a certain T balked at his coaximz ministrations. l20J NORMA LEAVERTON-General Course Cheerleader 2,3,4: Basketball 1,2,3,4 fCaptain 3,41 : G.A.A. 2,3,4: Cecilian 1,2: Glee Club 2.3: Choir 3,4: Sextet 4: Operetta 3,4: Pep Club 4: Wild- cat Wail lSports1: Nokomis iHumorj: Register lReporter1. By a slight mistake, Norm's name appeared on the Service Honor Roll. Quien Sabe? but that by fall she will have justified the honor. IONA LICI-IT-Commercial Course Clare 1,2,: Glee Club 1,21 Basketball 2: Operetta 2: Class President 2: Paper fReporterl 1. Humboldt 3,4: Basketball 4: Nokomis fSalesmanJ : G. A. A. 4: Wildcat Wail 1Ass't. Business Manager, Typist: : Farm Bu- reau Apprentice 4. Ole is a busybee, a merry soul, an early bird that's out to Het the worm. MARJORIE LICHT-Commercial Course Nokomis ISalesman7 : Wildcat Wail fRcporter and Typistj : DeKalb Apprentice 4. Rooms 10 and 11 are practically Home Sweet Home to Margie. Her determination will stand her in good stead. MARY JEAN McBURNEY-General Course Cecilian 1: Glee Club 2,3,4: Choir 3,41 Marching Band fTwirlerJ 1,2.3,4: Basketball 1,2,3,4: G. A. A. 4: Operetta 1Chorusl 3,4: Wildcat Wail lArt1 4: Nokomis 1Snapsl 4: One-act Play 4: Register 1Reporterj 4. Mac has a bi' o' a tempa but a decided flare for setting a tempo scholastically. ------- 512111115 JEAN PENNING-Commercial Course Brass Sextet 1: Horn Quartet 1: Band 3: Nokomis iAss't. Managerl : Wildcat Wail and Register fTypistJ: D. of D. 4: Class Play 4: R. E A. Apprentice 4. Jean possesses an air of dignity and reserve that has dispelled the desire of classmates to give her a nickname. SHIRLEY PENNING-Commercial Course Clarinet Quartet 1,2,3,.4: Band 1,2,3,4: Cecilian 2: Glee Club 3: Operetta tChorusJ 3: Nokom1s 1Typistp: Wildcat Wail 1Typist1: Spelling Team 3: Humboldt T. 8: S. Apprentice 4. Penny salesmanship is prominent in the Five and Dime. SHIRLEY PETERSEN-Normal Training Course G. 1: Cecilian 1,2: Pedagogical Club 3.4: Nokomis tSalesmanD 4: Wildcat Wail fReporter1 : Spelling Team 3. If one sees Johnny then one sees Pete. If one should marry, then for Pete's sake what would the other do? MARGARET PITSTICK-Normal Training Course Cheerleader 1,3: Nokomis lSportsl : Basketball 1,2,3,4: G, A, A 23,43 Student Council 4: Pedagogical Club 3,4 lSec.-Treas. 31 4President 41: Pep Club 4: Class Play 4. Marg ' is well-liked by all who know her and is capable of handling any drawing material or Art given her. E211 MARY PITSTICK-General Course Cecilian 13 Glee Club 2,33 Choir 3,43 Basketball 1,2,3,4: G. A. A. 1,2,4 IVice-presidentb 43 Cheerleader 33 Pep Club fPresidentj 43 Operetta 33 Wildcat Wail fAss't. Editorj 3 Nokomis QOrganizationsJ 3 Homecom- ing Queen 43 Normal Training 33 Pedagogical Club 33 Class Play 4. Mary had a little lamb, his hair was black as coalg And everywhere that Mary went, her Howard dashed' -we're told. LOWELL SANDVEN-General Course F F. A. 1,21 Track 3,41 H. Club 3,43 Nokomis lSalesmanj3 Class Play 4. Sandy grew up like a flash when Sister Dorothy la half pint in sizeb, enrolled as a freshman and came to high school. BOB SCHRODER-Agriculture Course F. F. A. 1,2,3,43 Football 1,2,3,43 Baseball 33 H. Club 3,43 Nukomis 1SnapsJ 3 One-act Play 4. Gus has popularized his famous shuffle to the degree of having it recognized by his name. PHYLLIS SKAUGSTAD-General Course Cheerleader 43 Cecilian 1,23 Glee Club 2,31 Choir 3,43 Basketball l,2,3,4 G. A. A. 2,3,4 fPresident 43 3 Pep Club 4 lVice-presidentb 3 Student Coun: cil 33 Operetta 3,43 Wildcat Wail 1Humorj 3 ' Nokomxs' lSpurtsJ , Register fReporter1. Phyl isn't a duchess but she certainly has a Duke, 513111115 ------ SYLVIA SORENSON-General Course Twirler 1,2,33 Drum Major 43 Cecilian 1,4 iAccomp.J 3 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 1Accomp.p 3 Choir 2,3,4 iAccomp.j 3 Declam 13 G. A. A. 2,3,43 Wildcat Wail 43 Nokomis 1Salesmany 43 Operetta 3,43 lAngelaj 3 Cornet Trio Accomp.3 Mixed Quartet 23 Sextet 3,43 Class Play 4. Sylv's head is brim full of music,---but there is still room for another fancy. PHYLLIS TABOR-General Course Fort Dodge 33 A Cappella Choir: Operetta fChorusl 3 Girl Reservesg Vic- tory C0rps3 Intramurals. Humboldt l,2,4 3 Cecilian 1 3 Glee Club 2,43 Choir 43 G. A. A. 1,43 Nokomis lSocialp 3 Register lCo-Editorj 3 Wildcat Wail 3 D. of D.3 D. of D. Play: T.B. Essay. When Journalist Tabor scooped she made an unprecedented haul on hearts. MAURICE THOMPSON-General Course Band 2,3. Maurey, while in high school, grew in stature and in wisdom. He trained himself for life's changing moods by working during vacations in various occupations, MARVIN WIER-General Course Football 1,2, tManage-rj 3,43 Basketball 1,3,4 3 Senior Class Play 1Stage Crew! 3 3 Track 2 tManagerj. ' Mailman Wier limited his discussions in civics to purely postal matters. BOB WORTHINGTON-General Course Basketball l,2,3,43 Baseball 1,2,3,4 3 Foot- ball l.2,3,41 Track 3,43 H. Club 2,3,43 Band 13 Class Vice-president 1,43 Stu- dent Council fVice-presidenti 43 Wild- cat Wail 3 Senior Class Play 3 4Stage Crewl 1 Operetta 4 lStage Crew! 3 One- act Play 43 Class Play 4. . Stems likes girls and yet---well there is a man shortage now isn't there? 221 E 5 s i GATES AND ENNIS. posing with prize goat H.H.S. QUEEN MARY exchanges Sceptre for DOTY'S AND DUKE'S shadows compete and mule, rammed home a sales V, an armful of flowers, and a pair nf the distance contest of shoe kicking. A BROKEN BONE doesn't keep Doty home. , . ,W bobby socks. THE SENIOR TRUCK pauses to pick up the drink that refreshes. HHOMECOMING QUEEN Mary kneels to be crowned by Duke Ed! if 5 24, K i231 - Junior salesladies found Buzz M3hQhlD a knotty hat trltic. Pars and Port led the popcorn sellers' brigade at tnurnev The .I-Us-Juninr lladets 5 . . . Eel Their Pre-flight Training THL class officers chosen by the juniors were: presi- dent, Alice Christensen, vice-president, Jack Russellg secre- tary, Leonard jacobseng treasurer, Betty Hankins. The class picnickers trucked themselves to the Sayers' woods and, escorted by mosquitoes, began exploring. lt has been reported that jack Russell, Ralph Minion, Leonard Jacobsen, and Arne Sorlien distinguished themselves as snake hunters, that Jack fell into the river, that Mary Marcum was tackled rather abruptly, and that Merlin Lockwood forgot to serve on the food committee. Those fluffy little things called popcorn raised the finan- cial rating of the juniors. The team, Frances and Frances were the petite distributors. Popcorn balls and Coca-Cola drew cash at the fall party. The class, with 11 total of ?s1,l1l.70, ranked second in school Victory investments. First row Bevclly Lotke Dale Kuna-it Miivin lxuehnast, l'hilip Hanson, Arthur Hill, lietly Hankins: iseeond rovvl Betty Hi-lluk son Iauletta Kuehnast Many levold Mllllll Loikwooil, Ralph Minion, Opal l'llL'l'IlIlll!Jf, Ji-an Clapp, Donna Knit-rlem: lthird lon! Romalne Lee Delores liort I'1n1 l ngstrom Gloria Helviek, Nathan Johnson, Leonard Jacobson, Lee Chinn, Delores Hansen, Alu: V v False impression: vimen really did the work for the picnic. Specialty Marks Honor Group The junior pacesetters were as follows: Alice Chris- tensen, Jean Clapp, Lana Engstrom, Delores Hanson, Philip Hanson, Betty Hankins, Gloria Helvick, Leon- ard Jacobsen, Donna Knieriem, Romaine Lee, Lila Maassen, Marilyn O'Connell, Leota Sawyer, and Marilyn Solbeck. News The news champs in the class were: Alice Chris- tensen, Philip Hanson, Leonard Jacobsen, Lila Maas- sen, Marilyn O,Connell, Bill Robinson, and Marilyn Solbeck. English The leading English Essentialersn included: Patsy Edwards, Philip Hanson, Dolores Hansen, Lila Maas- Behold pre-war baker's dozen: the junior brainy quiz kids sen, Ann Malkmus, Marilyn O'Connell, Frances Par- sons, and Marilyn Solbeck. Spelling The following proved themselves tops in spell- ing: Dorothy Brownfield, Patsy Edwards, Betty Hankins, Philip Hanson, Delores Hansen, Leonard Jacobsen, Romaine Lee, Lila Maassen, Marilyn O'Connell, and Marilyn Solbeck. Out of the Ditty Bag L. Chinn-Perfect impersonation of tems won him an Oscar',. . , B. Locke- Chew, Chew, Baby . . . R. Minion--Cut rations have no effect on Bozo . . . G. Tilton-A.W.O.L. at news time . . . Russell -Has a way of getting to know them . . . J. Clapp- Teabag's love hangs on a locker door . . . B. Han- kins- Next to you, Smuck, she loves him best . . . V. Heidt- What,s a hall without my Hall? . . . A. Hill . . .-Boo! . . . L. Jacobsen- Faint heart never won fair lady . . . L. Bliven- The Dreamer . . . H. Tellier- Ivy has no regard for age. First row: Marilyn O'Connell, Jack Russell, Howard Tellier, Bernard McKitrick, Arne Sorlien, James Zorn, Frances Van Horn: iseeond row! Phyllis Tinken, Doris Wellen, Leota Sawyer, Robert Verbrumze, Thomas MeBurney, Dorothy Brownfield, Anne Malkmusg tthird rowl Junior Wright, Mary Marcum, Betty Russell, Bill Robinson, Glen Tilton, Bruce Wiuff, Marilyn Solbeck, Patsy Edwards, Lila Maassun. E1 . nt YJNTL afll Wiki. Last Couple Out and Cod is about to lose his lady fair. What! Fat wieners and TWO bottles of calsup at one picnic. . ,,.., . ,Iggy The 5 E-Us Seaman-Emi Class Uualify fur Trade Suhnuls THE sophomores chose Allen Smith to serve them as as their class president, Donna Solbeck to act as vice-presi- dent, Mary Campbell to keep the records, and David Wil- liams to account for the group finances. The sophomore picnic was done on the installment plan. Taft park served as a splendid playground for about an hour. Then the driver of the Schulze truck hove into sight, and off to Friesth's grove for the feed went the hungry bat- talion. ,Nary a crumb was left for the poor little field mice. Many of the sophs pledged themselves to up the class bank account by entering as salesmen in a magazine contest. The result was very gratifying. Don Gates proved himself the top convincer. ln the bond and stamp contest, the sophomores were first place with a sum of 55l,234.9S. Officers bask in aulumn sunshine. First row: Pauline Edgerton, Channing: Greene, Bill Anselment, Cleo Douprhty, Amos Hill, Robert. Clark, Howard Hanson, Bonnie Be-seke: lseeond row! Ma1'y Alice Jaqua, Delores Hellickson, Jennie Gilliland, Carroll Ernst, Donald Gates, Maxine Bratmiller, Louise Dayton, Ramona Hansen: tthirci row! Georgia Hansen, Ruth Fitch, Mary Campbell, Maxine Cran, Gene Conlon, Bob Harris, Bonita Holden, Lois Cran. YN. I S4 is . ,A, Han .J .1 5 50' . f -'- F- 4 -I mm , JQK.-., Supersalesman Gates about to make his sales approach. Bihhnn Winners Honor Group The Ninety Plus sophomores responded as fol- lows: Maxine Bratmiller, Mary Campbell, Maxine Cran, Ruth Fitch, Jennie Gilliland, Mary Alice Jaqua, Dick Jensen, Don Jensen, Elberta Licht, Patricia Ruse, Hope Shellenberger, Donna Solbeck, and David Williams. News The top-ranking news people were: Maxine Brat- miller, Carroll Ernst, Bob Harris, Dick Jensen, Hope Shellenberger, and David Williams. English The students recorded as winners in English Essen- tials included: Maxine Cran, Ruth Fitch, Jennie Gil- liland, Patricia Ruse, Hope Shellenberger, Donna Solbeck, and David Williams. Spelling The high-ranking spellers were found to be: Max- ine Bratmiller, Maxine Cran, Gordon Day, Ruth Topnotchers. Dave W. stayed out to break the thirteen jinx Fitch, Jennie Gilliland, Amos Hill, Marjorie Koppe, Lois Laursen, Elberta Licht, Arbanie Peterson, Patty Ruse, Hope Shellenberger, Donna Solbeck, David Williams, and Wendle Wilson. Barracks Banter W. Johnsen- It Shirley has turned out all right . . . S. Lovrien-'Tm just waiting for the right one to come along . . . M. A. Jaqua- I just love bulldogsn . . . H. Moench--'iDoesn't Hope know l've got a car? . . . H. Hansen- It took me long enough to get here Miss Osia, don't make me leave so fast . . . Al Smith- I have a new hobby-collecting butter- flies . . . B. Bjornsen- I really trapped a Badger fgirljn. . . D. Schultz- Yucatan Wiuff and I are going to room 6 to open a package . . . Ulrich- It's 'Westward Ho' for me too . . . M. Cran- Bot- tom drawers sometimes hold the funniest things . . . B. XVilson- Doesn't school begin at 1:00?,'. . . R. Lund-i'They let anybody play pool in Thor . . . M. Campbell-- Bub or nothing at allv . . . B. Harris- I like the feminine upper classmenv. . . L. Laursen It's a long time between Wednesday and Saturday nights. First row: Elberta Lieht, Fred Wiezxert, Eddie Lyon, Richard Johnson, Allan Smith. Don Larson, John Ulrich, Lois Kunert: tsee- ond row! Irene Tilton, Alberta Westre, Betty Sorenson, Warren Johnson, Dick Jensen, Don McBurney, Marian Olson, Nellie Malkmus, Marjorie Koppeg lthird row! Donna Solbeek, Donna Johnson, Beverly Sawyer, Hope Shellenberxzer, Betty Kirchhoff, David Williams, Don Jensen, Dale Schultz, Herbert Moeneh, Patricia Ruse, Sonna Lou Lovrien, Lois Laursen, Arhanie Peterson. mfvilsufs s T ' '-V 'lt .11 gs Wagga, 0 V QP Freshmen guarantee lo cook anything-even Hampton's goat. The Jello kings and queens are ready to deliver the goods. r - -utnfe The fl-F's-Apprentice Freshmen Hel Their Hunt Training SEPTEMBER 13, the freshmen chose their officers and began plans for the extras for the year. The officers were: president, Edgar Hanson, vice-president, Colleen Pattong secretary, Mary Lowderg treasurer, Bob Manship. The picnic held in the Skow Woods afforded the class monkeys a chance to wriggle up into the trees, and others an opportunity to warm up in Flying Dutchman and Last Couple Out. John Doyle learned how to scoop a clipper of ice cream, and Marian Trexel discovered that for help with the eats the boys weren't worth a whit. The jello sales were a huge success. The amount allotted the class, rescued from hi-jacking citizens, was sold before Miss Altman, the sponsor, could say Bill Robinson. The school record accredits the freshies with a total of 5932.25 in the patriotic service of student bond and stamp buying. Officer quartet poses on triangle First row: Maxine Knob, John Doyle, Neil Gabrielson, Roger Looney, Edgar Hanson, Bob Manship, Claire Tabor, Robert Hanna, Dick liee-be, Mildred Knob: tseeond row! Delores Moenr-h, Anita Jensen, Darlene Henderson, Donna Davis, Edwin Edge, Ray Knowles, Mary Lowder, lletty Aekerson, .le-an lim-be, lietty Jergensg lthird row! Gloria Andersen, Gerald Hellickson, Shirley Andersen, Pauline Simon, Phyllis Molander, Marjorie Koob, Dorothy Licht, Donald Jensen, Russell Giddings, Gene Heim, Gilbert Brodale, Clayton Helviek, Carol Lindeman, Juanita Datrfly. 1 X Dave shows that in bingo three heads are better than one. Hunliie Ratings Honor Roll The honor roll line-up was: Shirley Anderson, Valoyce DeGroote, Phyllis Finney, Edgar Hanson, Gene Heim, Maxine Koob, Mildred Koob, Wilma Lehman, Dorothy Licht, Carol Lindeman, Mary Low- der, Delores Moench, Maurine O'Connell, Doris Par- sons, Dorothy Sandven, Naomi Torkelson, and Marian Trexcl. News The members of the class who ranked high in the news check-up were: Edgar Hanson, Carol Linde- man, Mary Lowder, and Bob Wier. English The freshies that knew their English were: Valoyce DeGroote, Phyllis Finney, Edgar Hanson, Mary Lowder, Maurine O'Connell, and Doris Parsons. Honor roll brigade. Lone Wolf Edgar Hanson lost his nerve Spelling The tops in spelling among the freshmen were: Shirley Andersen, Maxine Koob, Marjory Koob, Edgar Hanson, Carol Lindeman, Mary Ann Lowdcr, Delores Moench, Maurine O'Connell, Doris Parsons, and Marian Trcxel. Shoot The Breezes N. Pitstick-- Just ask meg I'll tell youn. . . C. Croch- enour- They call me Sleeping Beauty nowv. . . C. Patton- The H-Club boys for mel . . . B. Hall- I like Frosty weather . . . S. Jansen- I wanna go steady . . . V. DeGroote- I like home . . . B. Thor- son- If you want a tail, hire me . . . R. Looney- I don't wanna go steadyv. . . B. Wier- I did get my jewelry back . . . E. Hanson-- I think I'll whip over to Algona . . . B. Thorson- I'll always like Fitch's hair shampoo . . . J. Beebe- I like them short . . . M. O'Connell- My head's in a buzz . . . C. Tabor- Why don,t we study Chinese? .... L. V. Prew- Red hair gets men. . . M. Ramsvig- Do you think he likes me? First row: Flora Summers, Dorothy Sanilven, Glenn McBu1'ney, Jack Sanford, Bob Wier, Don McFarland, Naomi Torkelson, Cecile Summers: lsecond rowj Maurine 0'Connell, Marilyn Nelson, Wilma Lehman, Edward Snyder, Calvin Goehenour, Myron Westre, LaVon Prew, Doris Parsons: lthird row! Valoyce DeGroote, Betty Hall, Bernice Weiss, Mildred Olson, Marian Trexel, Phyllis Fin- ney, Myrtle Ramsvig, Shirley Jansen, Louise Pennine, Colleen Patton, Bryce Thorson. yi' .L ' ' .. K --N I-I Birds-nys View HS -if Elias he Banner nf Enthusiasm A BANNER, I hang before your eyes as a bright gleam of gold and blue, a synibol of aH that you do and think, a reminder of the work and play that build a school. I am the burst of a song and the action in a play. I am the laws of the Student Council and the fun of the Wildcat Wail.', I am the Future Farmer feeding his stock and the pedagogue launching her teaching career. I am the athlete with heartbreaks and tired muscles. I scoop for the Regis- ter,', write poetry and prose, and speak in declam. I win All-American ratings for Nokomis. I greet you each morning with news questions. I create pep, plan assem- blies and keep secrets for UD. of D. I am the honor student and the one who gives his best but never makes the roll. I hsten to international speakers so that I can broaden niy judgnwnn All activities either add or detract from my glory. You must believe in me and be loyal to my ideals. You must pro- tect me from harm and discredit. My colors are your mem- ories-and dreams. They've stayed near the home base and are with you on land and sea. Keep them flying forever! I30i nf the Activities Uff Helznrll Nl s ,fa 53 SQ? I vw ' way out fn. -Front -3 Yi x as LA.SU-ELL ....-- ., 0, L I X - 9- 14 Q-H5 qooJ 'i -'Z..... Qi QB you. CY'd.V8 XNxx,Oc'g 149415497 A- 3 204 : l P ' 'Q TN 2 ,K- ' P 5 j K Q..-l. p-i if'7?m's1g1z2fr,: f f ww ff Q Z Q M- N fm 'X' N 5 Z-NN' Z X hzxt 4fhe.v-e afvft 'no 05c,ents tq Knee' I 1 FlET!VIT5'E5 ii.,--i-f 'NOKOMIS MANAGERS, Jean Penninxr and Junior Clark, hand but receipt books to salesmen: lfirst row! Shirley Peterson, Mar- iorie Licht, Lavonne Johnson, Sylvia Sorensen! lseeond row! Dale Belt. Mary Koppe, Ruth Ennis, Iona Licht, Doris Anderson. lJeanne Edwards and Lowell Sanclven are missing: in snapshotr. - V-uugm.-l aura. NOKOMIS EDITORS hold a meetintr with their associates: lstanrlingrl Thelma Cooper, Dean Larson, Bob Worthington, Gene Edge, Betty Collins, Patt Hull: lseatedl Arlene Kirehhof, Barbara Johnson, Margaret Pitstick, Phyllis Skautzstad, Norma Leaverton, Mary Pitstick, Junior Blanchard, Fritz Eyrgerich lwhite vestedj. The High Slzhnul nkumis NEVER in the history of the school's yearbook has there been such a demand for copies of the book. The sales- men started out upon their campaign with a heavy step and a fear of failure in their voices, but finished with a shout of joy. Two hundred and fifty books were actually satis- factorily bargained for. The difficulties really appeared, though, when the matters of cost, paper, and ink were con- sidered. The most serious obstacle to hurdle was the film situation. But slowly Dame Fortune smiled and erased all the worry wrinkles. The theme of the book was difficult to put in words, but the spirit of it seemed to hover around the expression, Worls Together. Surely that thought could not be a wrong one, for both at home and elsewhere Americans could succeed only by combining efforts. Ideas grew in various activities. The Service men and women returned to look in upon their Alma Mater and give further inspiration. Like Topsy the l944 Nokomis just grew into a healthy, robust offspring. Snapshooter Seymour: Hurry up there, Junior C.: I have a group of Scouts waiting. Manager Jean Penning gives orders to Errandbtry Schroder: Mary MeBurney frowns at hills. T321 PUBLICATION TYPISTS caught by snapshooter in the last- minute rush: lstandingl Shirley Pennine, Jean Pennine, and Betty Doty: lfirst row! Ruth Ennis, Marjorie Lieht: tseeond row Mary Koppe, Iona Lieht, Betty Lou Collins. lShirley Penningr and Betty Doty also served as typists for the yearbook Nokomis 7. REGISTER EDITORS, Arlene Kirchhnf and Phyllis Tabor, with the assistance of their sponsor, Miss Bryan, trim up the news articles for the weekly column. Cubs, Dale Belt and Bob Worth- ington '21 trifle later-jot down assignments. Reporter Phyllis Skaugslail is being severely reprimanded for her peneiled news. I Register-Wildcat W:-lil ONL of the most frequent comments found in letters sent home by Service fellows was: I am mighty happy that the 'Register' reaches me. It may be a month late, but it's welcome reading whenever I get itf' The Wildcat Wfailn was sent directly to as many former students who are now in uniform as the knowledge of addresses permitted. This publication, too, was a boon to those away from the home town. The Register,', a weekly column in the local paper, was a senior English-class project. The first semester was a trial period, during which time the various members experimented with the job of editorship. At the beginning of the second term of school, two girls, Phyllis Tabor and Arlene Kirch- hof, took over. The Wildcat XVail was a monthly number to which all seniors might contribute. Betty Doty, serving as edhor,1nanaged the paper very conxiendoushn R465 Bryan and Miss Peterson were the very efficient sponsors. Yippee' The 'Wail' is off the press, shout the typists and stencil-cutters. Betty Collins, Mary Mcllurney, Mary Pit- stick, and Patt Hull check out the first copy of the Wildcat Wasil to a line-up of anxious seniors. l33l DECLAMATORY GROUP is eauprht in the act of choosing' seleetions: lsittimzl Lois Laursen, Marilyn O'Connell, Mary Marcum Gloria Helviek, Pauline Edgerton, Maxine Koob: lstandinfrb Marilyn Nelson. Leonard Jacobsen, Myrtle Ramsviz, Mary Lowrlcr Donna Knieriem, Miss liryan, Aliee Christensen, Jennie Gilliland, Louise Dayton, Hope Shellenbergrer, Mildred Olson. IsN'T it queer that though everyone loves to talk, that a peculiar illness attacks most people when they are asked to speak before an audience? Knees get wobbly, hands become so very un- ruly, and a lump of something gets into the throat? But then it is wonderful what training can do for the persons who are willing to try to overcome these speech ills. And some there are who are willing to try. More than twenty students signed up for the speech work. Among the enthusiasts were many freshmen. Thus D. of D. again got a new lease on life. ln marched a regiment of new recruits. And who isn't interested in keeping this challenging organization alive? There is no day in the whole school year like the D, of D. day with its startling costuming, its queer initiation stunts, its assembly play and its well-ordered banquet. Alumni come back to see the new members perform, and to welcome them into the club. Long life and prosperity to the D. of D. organization! lt trains players for the worldls stage. ll the Wurld's Stage D. OF D. ORGANIZATION: lsittinprv Hope Shellenbenrer, Arlene Kirehhof, Miss Altman, Mr. Holm:-s, Mrs. Smith, Miss Bryan Betty Lou Collins, Pauline lfrlfrm-rtou: lstanrlingrh Putt Hull, Phyllis Tabor, Marilyn Sullweek, Mary Mareum, Mary Kuppe, Glorli Helviek, Dean Larson, Junior Clark, Lt-onarrl Jacobsen, Miss Whitforrl, lic-tty Doty, Jean IR-nnimr. 1Mis:-1 Taylor, Miss Osia. missing! ...,.pt.. iw-'..u.w-an-.mf .... ,1..mff.-in ld Lau -.-, ...an if .af Q f Q Q Q ,, ,,,,:W,A5,Lk Sl ,M :H f, 1 is 0 , , Im: raw ' W5 Heliurls Instructors nf the Future Little old teerhur ladies tripped along in the Homecoming parade. Little modern pedagogues learn how the kindergartners play. IN spite of the many handicaps that cropped up because of the war, the Pedagogical Club carried on splendidly during the school year. Margaret Pitstick served as president. Shirley Peter- son, known to her friends as Shirley Pete, was the choice of the group for vice-president. Alice Christensen acted as secretary- treasurer. The girls looked after their normal training duties in a com- mendable fashion. Then, too, they did their part toward the war effort by joining the Red Cross, buying bonds and stamps, and taking their turn at turning hemp when the call was sent for helpers. They were Johnnie fcould we mean Lavonne?j on the spot with a stunt for the fall school party. There was no Christmas party, but the girls sponsored a meet- ing at which the sophomore girls of Humboldt and Dakota City were guests. The speakers for the event were Mr. B. C. Holmes, superintendent of the Humboldt schools, and Miss Frances Messer, superintendent of the county schools. The theme of the evening's program was lt Is Patriotic To Teach. lt truly was patriotic. PEDAGOGICAL CLUB Mathr-'matics is really in. and the perlatzogs are in it up to their necks. Around table: Lavunne Johnson, Shirley Peterson, Marilyn Sollxeek, Lila Maassen, At board: Marsrarr-t Pitstiek, Thelma Cooper. Jeanne Edwards, Mary Mareum, Alice Christensen, Miss Altman, Delores Fort. llqrinulturists nf the Future THE courses taught in the vocational agricul- tural department during the school year, 1943-1944, included animal husbandry and farm management. The A. H. group, as the animal husbandry class was called, spent several weeks in the early fall learning how to judge livestock. The rest of the year was de- voted to the study of correct feeding, good care, and the proper management of hogs, cattle, poultry, sheep, and horses. The members of the management class studied the many problems that arise in the span of a year in the life of a modern farmer. The need of mak- ing a decision, and the way of arriving at a conclusion were among the matters considered. Both classes spent some time during the winter months in the shop fsort of open shopj conducting various projects. The projects included the following: individual hog houses, self-feeders, chicken feeders, hog troughs, a brooder house, a feed bunk, and a metal work bench. Mr. Carter, the instructor of the Ag classes, acted as adviser for the local chapter of the Future Farmer organization, carried on an evening school for adults, and conducted a class for out-of-school boys. Is Bennie Bjornsnn fooling, or did he really work? A prize beef sort of puts Tom McBurney in the shade- Hampton's Queen: Is it Driver Chinn or the donkey? F. F. A.: fsittingl Russell Giddimzs, Gene Conlon, Don MeBurney, Lee Chinn, Billy Kirehhof, Marvin Kuehnast, Edwin Edge, Nathan Johnson, Bennie Bjornson, Thomas McBurney, Myron Westre: lstandinuj Bryce Thorson, Glenn Meliurney, Romaine Lee, Claire Tabor, Fred Wiesrert, Howard Tellier, Gordon Day, Amos Hill, Dale Kunert, Edwin Ernst. Cleo Doughty, Donald Jensen, James Goodell, Herbert Moench, Arthur Hill, Blaine Thorson, Clayton Helviek, Don McFarland, Channing: Greene, Robert Hanna. fiEeLrf ' ,j:5j,.j -' . V271 1 .fi RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP: Barbara Johnson, Iona Lieht, Pauline Edgerton. Ruth Ennis. lie-tty Collins, Betty Anderson. wan 3 Q X., Q Q RED CROSS KNITTING EXPERTS: Jean Beebe, Doris Parsons Mary Lowder, Colleen Patton, Juanita Dwlily. Pauline Simon Hell Crass Enuncll THE Red Cross Council worked in a set-up consisting of four different committees. The first group gathered gifts for six Christmas boxes for little people overseas. These girls who acted on this committee are seen with some of their boxes on page five. Another group of girls volunteered to cham- pion the membership drive, Out of a high school enrollment of 222 students, the committee secured 207 members. Miss Johnson supervised both of these projects. A third squad was composed of about 70 girls, These girls, the members of the freshman and soph- omore homemaking classes, were in charge of Miss Meyer. The articles completed during the year were: 2 knitted afghans, 3 womenls bed jackets, 2 laprobes, 15 housewives, l layette, 10 utility bags, 20 wash cloths, 10 bedside bags. The fourth group, known as The Spinning Wheel Club, were 20 fourth-grade boys and girls. With Miss Van Alstine's help the enthusiasts knitted the squares for a lovely afghan. The Student Enunml THE Student Council works through a membership made up of the presidents of the regu- larly organized school groups, and student repre- sentatives from the fifth-period classes. Gene Edge served as president of the group and Patt Hull pre- sided as secretary. Through the work of the four committees: namely pep, property, social, and public welfare, the council established a successful record for the year. The council, as a whole, sponsored Clubteen.', The welfare squad, chairmaned by Maxine Cran and Anne Malkmus, kept the bulletin boards alive with timely tips. The property group, under the leadership of Romaine Lee, helped to keep the prem- ises orderly. Through the Pep club, the pep commit- tee cooked up some jolly enthusiasm. Alice Chris- tensen was a capable manager of the fall party. The fifth-period reps kept the news stories alive, ad- vertised bond and stamp drives splendidly, and helped to solve some knotty school problems. STUDENT COUNCIL: lprs-siilingi Gene Edge, Palt Hull 3 lfirst row! Mary Alice Jaqua, Sonna Lou Lovrien, Bob Manship, Marilyn O'Connell, Romaine Lee: lst-eonil rowb Marvin Kue-hnast, Philip Hanson, Edgar Hanson, Alive Christensen, Marilyn Solberk: lthirrl rowl- -lstandingzy Margaret Pitstiek, lsiltinzrb Fritz Epzgxerich, Allan Smith, Bob Worthington, Thelma Cooperg lmissingx Bob Harris. ialdak BOYS' glee club meets with Mrs. Boyd to practice some lively SEXTET: Thelma Cooper, Sylvia Sorensen. Delorts Hansen, Betty numbers, Profile right Gerald Helliekson. Doly, Norma Leave-rton, Marilyn 0'Cunnell4 Hi, Hn! Sinq Merril THE Cecilian glee club was made up of freshmen and sophomore girls who were interested in singing. The Girls' Sextet had the edge on the other clubs, for the group was practically a hold-over from the preceding year. Good voices plus practice makes for perfection. 'Nuff said! P.S. The girls were ready to appear whenever requested to do so. They pleased many audiences with their delightful per- formances. They broadcast over KVFD, sang at the spring concert, and at the music festival at Clarion. The members of the Boys' glee club were the brilliantly- costumed dragoon guards that appeared in the operetta Patience Some proved themselves aesthetic dancers fballetj as well as vocalists. The club appeared before a school assembly, sang at public programs, and performed at the April concert. The Boys' quartet with Sylvia Sorensen ' as their accompanist, did some merry rollicking numbers. The boys carried the leads in the operettag sang at class play. BOYS' QUARTET: Arne Sorlien, David Williams, Jaelt Russell, Dean Larson: S. Sorensen, aeeomp. CECILIAN: lfirst rowr Donna Sollueek, Gloria Andersen, Shirley Andersen, Marilyn Nelson, Bonita Holden, LaVon Prew, Pauline Simon, Doris Parsons, Veluyee DeGroote, Colleen Patton: lseeonrl row! Naomi Torkolson, Pauline litlgerton, Phyllis Molamler, Al- berta Westre, Myrtle Ramsviyr, Donna Davis, Mary Lowtler, Maxine ljrattmiller, Shirley Jansen. Jean lieebe, Marian Trexel, Louise Pennine. nu... 5 M3 'F l l A 'U V ii Y? ' e . if , ,. N 'f' e , it i 'F ' BEL CANTO: lfirst rowb Arbanie Peterson, Thelma Cooper. Marilyn O'Connell, Lois Laursen, Ruth Fitch, Arlene Kira-hhof, Mari lyn Solluen-k: lst-eoncl row! Mary Meliuriii-y, Elherta Lieht, Patrieia Ruse, Sylvia Sorensen, Donna Knieriem, Mary Mareum. Hom Shellenberirer, Ji-an Clapp, Phyllis Tabor, Thelma l c-volrl: lthiril row! Delores Hansen, lit-tty Duty, Jeanne Eilwarrls, .li-nniv Gilli land, Lauretta Kuehnast, Gloria He-lvirk, Lana l':lUl'Sil'0fl'l, Mary A. Jaoua. Alice Uhi'i:+tm-nseii, Barbara Johnson, Sonna Lou Lovrien TFIIT choir was the largest vocal organization that the high school developed last year. All of its members appeared in the oper- etta, Patience The group presented a splendid musical intro- duction at an assembly program, appeared in the spring concert and again at the music festival at Clarion. The girls, glee club, known as the Bel Canto, was made up of a group of girls who had had previous training in singing. The mem- bers of this singing clique were the maidens in the operetta. They appeared at some of the weekly assembly programs, and in the April concert. Some of the numbers rendered by these song- sters that were especially enjoyed were: Night and Day, There's a Song in My Heart, A Big Brown Bearf, Danny Boyf, and ltWhC1'C,Cf You Wa1lli.i, Mrs. Boyd directed both organizations. CHOIR: lfirst rowj Thelma Cooper, Marilyn O'Conni-ll, Mary Mi-llurney, Gt-ralrl Lois Laursen, Arlene Kirehliof, Ellwrta Lieht. Arlianii- Peterson: lst-uonil row! Bel llanln The Ehnir Hellielison, John Ulrirh, Mary Marrum, lioln VVier Hope Slim-llenheri1'ei'. Phyllis Sliauirslail, Sylvia Sor- ensen, liflward Snyder, Allan Smith, llavifl Williams, llc-lores Hanson, Je-an Clapp, l'a1rit'ia llnso, Marilyn Sollierk, Phyllis Tabor Ruth Fiieh: tthiril rowh Iii-tty Uoty, Mary Vitstiek, Don Jensen, Dean Larson. Junior Clark, Arni- Sorlit-n. Gloria Hi-lvit-li. Lana Enllstroni, Jennie Gilliland, Norma Iieaverton. ,,....-1 . . 1 . 4 9 W 2 ' LQ. Q l,zlL . ' 5- 15 L, H 3 vs :A g tl XA xr kk'k iz 1' g g g: ' M fl 'E' gr, ia ., NIU:- ,M 2 If 1 f 5' ,555 YR SMG? X bxi. yn, Kpvygfiix, f 4 as 3 Ji, , wivfixiilik , ., W K QQ' O J ...fr 0 av' un-' v. 10' ai. ' -5 ,gh ' 'Hits gf- ..,,i 91 , f YW' Mas mf ,W . W. .,,. Sw-n 7 A Wm i Vilzlnr MARCHING BAND: ileft sidej M. O'Connel1, B. Simp- son, D. Skauizstad, J. Dalton, C. Patton, G- Odland, M. O'Connell, D. Johnson, M, Nelson, J. Sorlien, L. Laursen, V. Larson, M. Harris, C. Kinseth, M, Trexel, V. M. Nelson, P. Ruse, M. Butterworth, M. Lowder, M. Ramsvisz: fleft tipl B. Russell, G. Helvick, D. Schultz, R. Clark: lripzht sidel R. Wittman, G, Odland, J. Cun- ningham, R. Cunningham, K. Berkhimer, J. Lowder, G. Porter, G. Heim, J. Jensen, L. Prew, F. Wiegert, R. Belt, B. Hall, A. Christensen, H. Shellenberger, D. Belt, D- Williams, D. Holdefer: tright tipl R. Ver- brugere, D. Larson, F. Eggerich, J. Clark. Twirlers lleftil: S. Sorensen fd.m.l, M. McBurney, A. Kirchhof. TVFJTISTS lriyzhtjz M. Terwillifzer, J. Brodale, M. Gus- ta sun. Banner bearers, twirlers, and drum major stand at attention. The band is on parade with Drum Major Sylvia Sorensen in the lead. E421 I S Jr- Q 3 L if K f 1 ' r fn,s,Q ' X , , 'fs Mx ly Y Q iiLj1.f+:k fx,, 'Sl K Q 'K I K in in 4,,, fi Q A Q Arg I .. 5 ' V32 ' f ,7 z I Q 4 . W V A fgg N' 4' xi 1 9 'Q I ,. X A v 1. A 2. W af ff Ry E X 3 1 wp' A 2 4 Q , fff,5l ,.., L H , '7'L.,i it -' A as 'T if 1 - , 3 . W-I-I.-ll In Hah! Hah! HOMECOMING-a truck, a parade, a football squad. THE 1943 PIESHIN PAH!-IDE I-IUMBOLDT 13-ROLFE 0- Q therej In the opening game of the season the Wildcats easily defeated Rolfe 13 to 0. At no time did Rolfe threaten. HUMBOLDT 0-IOWA FALLS 33-Qherej Iowa Falls went for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and easily defeated the inexperi- enced Wildcats 33 to 0. I-IUMBOLDT 13-WEBSTER CITY 40-Qtherej The Lynx had too much weight and experience for the locals, but even the locals showed flashes of offensive power as they scored twice. I-IUMBOLDT 0-EAGLE GROVE 26-fherej After playing Eagle Grove on even terms the first half, the visitors' power showed up to advantage in the last half. The locals gained at will in midfield but lacked the necessary drive when near the goal line. HUMBQLDT 7-CLARION 27-ftherej Clarion defeated the Wildcats 27 to 7 for their first victory over the Wildcats for several years. The locals played the Cowboys on even terms the last half after trailing 20 to 0 at the half. FOOTBALL SQUAD: ffirst rowy Mr. W. E, Crissoy fasst. eoachl, Cleo Doughty, Benny Bjornson, Bob Harris, Channing Greene, Marvin Wier, Bob Manship, John Doyle, Robert Clark, Mr. V. T. Jones tuoaehl 1 lsueond rowl Roger Looney, Edgar Hanson, Allan Smith, Fritz E1.rt:e1'ieh, Glenn Meliurney, Calvin Gochenouer, Ralph Minion, Warren Johnsen, Jack Sanford 1mgr,Pl fthird rowi Junior Clark, Howard Tellier, Bob Worthimzton, Milford Ramsviiz, Richard Johnson, Norman Pitstickg tstandimrp Gene Edge, Don Mefiurney, Junior Blanchard, Richard lireiner. 'i 1' i T' Q HUMBOLDT 0-CLEAR LAKE 6-qrhefcp so ix, it Completely outplaying the Clear Lake Lions but still unable to score, the locals lost to the Lions by a 6 to 0 score. Score at half was 0 to 0. HUMBOLDT 0-HAMPTON 19-fherej After outplaying Hampton the first half the locals fell apart in the last half to lose their Homecoming game 19 to 0. ' HUMBOLDT 45-LIVERMORE 0-Qherej Scoring at will the locals completely outplayed their traditional foe from Livermore 45 to 0. Q ' 7 .sm V HUMBOLDT 2-ALGONA o-qhefcy Algona had to forfeit their football game to the locals after playing an ineligible man. Humboldfs defense holds down the Bulldogs. Edge passes to Blanchard 1 for initial t. d. JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD: tfirst rowl Mickey McFarland, Keith Koppe, Dean Skauizstad, Gerald Odland, Gene Porter, Roirer Holden, Keith Berkhimer, Larry Fellows: lsecond rowj Sylvan Smith, Noble Adams, Donald Sundeen, Howard Himrod, Arlo Doughty, Wayne Wittman, Jerry Gabrielson, Mr. Fellows. FOOTBALL TEAM: ffirst rowl Channing Greene 1mizr.l, Edgar Hanson, Roger Looney, Jack Sanford, Richard Johnson, Bob Harris, Allan Smith, Howard Tellier, Bob Worthington: second row! Victor Jones icoaehl, Junior Blanchard, Fritz Esrtlerieh, Nor- man Pitstick, Richard Breiner, Ralph Minion, Warren Johnson, Benny Bjornson, Gene Edge, Junior Clark, Marvin Wier. BASKETBALL-First Team: fsittingl Bub Wilson, Bob Worth- ington, Gene Edge, Junior Blanchard, A1 Smith: tstandingj John Ulrieh, Coach Jones, Fritz Eggerich. BASKETBALL-Second Stringers: fsittingl Dale Kunert, Donald Pedersen, Bennie Bjornsen, Richard Breiner, Warren Johnsen. Roger Looney, Donald Larson: lstandingl Jack Sanford lmgr.r, Philip Hansen, Edgar Hansen, John Ulrich. Coach Jones. lilai Thursen, Bob Manship, Edward Snyder 1mgr.3 ne JUNIOR HIGH Basketeerst lfirst rowl Malcolm Helvick, Bob '- o ' ' ' ' 1 l ' Wler, Clayt n Heluck, Bob Manship. Ntbe Adamb, Roger Holden, Lawrence Wiegertg tseeoncl rowl Thomas Torkelson, Gene Porter, Edgar Hanson, Roger Looney, Howard Himrod, Curtis Kinseth, Mr. Crissey leoaehl. 46 J Basketball lluintet in District Finals HUMBOLDT CAGE SEASON 1943-1944 Ojnprmwffx We They Rolfe Qherej ,,,, t,,,,,,, , W 21 18 Algona Qheref forfeitj ,,,,,t 2 0 Webster City Ctherej ,,7,t . 25 24 Hampton fherej ,,,7t, 21 25 Clarion fherej ,,,,,,7 32 18 Rockwell City ftherejw, ,, 19 34 Livermore Ctherel ,,,,,,,,, W 28 22 Pocahontas fherej U 28 31 Clear Lake fherej 22 17 Clarion ftherej ,,,, , U 28 23 Algona Qtherej ,,,, ,,,,,, 2 8 43 Eagle Grove Ctherej L W 20 21 Webster City Cherej ,,,,,,, , 22 28 Livermore Qherej Overtime ,,,,, 20 21 Eagle Grove Qtherej Overtime 20 17 Hampton Qtherej ,,,,, , , ,t,,,,,,t 37 14 'A' The 1943-1944 cagers played their way into the District finals. Here they lost to Laurens, but they had established a record for the team had gone further than had any preceding Humboldt high school basketball team. The season's record stood: twelve Wong eight lost. The team finished fourth place in the North Central Conference. 'A' SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT LIVERMORE Of1I70I1l'l1fS We They West Bend ,,,,,, Y, , L S 0 1 5 'A' DISTRICT TOURNAMENT LAURENS O ju POIIFIIIIX We They Spencer , , , 49 19 Laurens ,, 2 6 38 I-I. CLUB: lsittingl David Williams, Gene Edge, Junior Blanchard, Fritz Emzerieh, Howard Tellier, Bob Worthimlton, Bob Harris, Allan Smith, tstandingr Howard Hanson, Roger Looney, Arne Sorlien, Bennie lijornson, Junior Clark, Warren Johnson, Marvin Wier, Wendle Wilson, Ralph Minion, Donald Larson. H Eluh The members of the H.,' club are the wearers of athletic letters. These letters can be won in football, basketball, baseball and track. They are the awards given to fellows who give evidence of valuable service in sports. The outline which fol- lows indicates the number of times each fellow has won recog- nition and the athletic division in which he has participated. Bennie Bjornson-Baseball, l, Football, 1. junior Blanchard-Basketball, 3, Baseball, Z, Football, l. junior Clark-Football, 4, Track, 4. Gene Edge-Football, 3, Basketball, 3, Baseball, 3, Track, l. Fritz Eggerich-Baseball, 1, Football, lg Basketball, l. Bob Harris-Football, l. Warren Johnson-Football, 1, Basketball, l. Roger Looney-Football, l. Ralph Minion-Football, 1. Bob Schroder-Football, 2, Baseball, l. Allan Smith-Football, 2, Basketball, lg Baseball, I. Arne Sorlien-Track, l. Howard Tellier-Football, 1, Baseball, l. Marvin W'ier-Football, 2. W'endIe Wfilson-Basketball, 1. Bob Wforthington-Football, Z, Basketball, 2, liasulmll, 2, Track, l. A .mflwoml fmaru' xrfx up lbw plays for u lmrJz4.'ooJz'o11rl. Tbml1'fwz.vr Irigblj ibut lmlixbnl off fbi' Wil1fz'ul rizwlx. l47l TW The Cinder Crew ll Start, ll Ilash, I-l Finish Gene Edge, Barney Greene, and Bob Worth- ingtnn bolstered chance of I-I. H. S. in conference meet. State Meet Qualifiers, Roger Mickelson and Ron Leaverton, with Coach Crissey-at me . lvtlffllfllgfflll gvlx z'0uz'b'x nfJ11rol'ul. Imurvlirlg lbw url of lmton r'.x'rbu11gv. 48 1943 Traizksters' Ilneurd POCAHONTAS RELAYS ln the meet held April I6 at Pocahontas, the final scores were: Emmetshurg 812, Humboldt 72 M, and Pocahontas 35. The following week, at nn invitational meet, cold weather put the jinx on H. H. S. Mickelson rated second in the pole vault, fourth in the low hurdlesg the medley relay won ci third place. COWBOY RELAYS-CLARION Humboldt finished third in Ll field of twelve schools, with Clarion and Fort Dodge first :md second, rc- speetively. Mickelson won first in the high hurdles and second in the pole vault. The two-mile relay team won its race: the mile medley finished fourth. DISTRICT MEET-FORT DODGE The Wildcats finished sixth in competition with 14 schools. Lcaverton scored IS points, winning first place each in high hurdles and in the 880-yard rung he won a third in the football throw. Mickelson scored in the low and high hurdlesg Daggy in the miie run, and the medley relay team. CONFERENCE MEET-CLARION HumbolClt's record of six consecutive conference championships was broken when Clarion nosed out the Wildcats in the last event. STATE MEET-AMES Roger Mickelson and Don Lerivcrton qualified for the State meet, competed, but did not place. 19113 Sluggers' Hennrll In the regular season the Wildcats, captained by Howard Klein, succeeded in winning five out of six games, losing only to Fort Dodge. The end of the baseball season found Gene Edge, Al Smith, and Milford Ramsvig holding the high batting average records. Richard Greene, Gene Edge, and Bob Worthington finished their athletics for the year by joining up with the track men to help bolster them in their last meet of the year-the Conference meet at Clarion. In the Sectional tournament, Humboldt drew a bye for the first round, Pocahontas forfeited to advance the Wildcats to the semifinals. Manson then came along and ousted the H. H. S. sluggers from the State tournament by defeating them by a score of 6 to 1. Oppomfrzfs We They Eagle Grove Qtherej, .. 7 2 Fort Dodge fherej ., .,,,,,,, ,,,,, 4 11 Gilmore City fherey.. ..... 29 10 Renwick ftherej ........ . 7 2 Fort Dodge Ctherej.. ,. .. 2 1 Eagle Grove fherej ...... .. 4 3 The Sluqqinq ine ll Swing, ll Hit, A Hun THE SWATTERS: ffirst rowj Durward Sundeen, Har- old Dickerson, Benny Bjornson, Fritz Eggerich, Howard Tellierz fsecond rowj Mr. Manship fcoaehj, Donald Bjornson, Barney Greene, Bob Worthington, Howard Klein, Richard Schlievert. Grcvmf bmls ou! a slow roller. Blanchard nzakvs finul put-0111. mf. ,ma I49 HT P is Wnrl-i and Pla A Wnrthwhile lla Hep-Hep We're All Out for Pep! fllail! Hail! The gang's all here.j Pep-Pep Red Hot Peppery Pep! CNothing but the sun can put Tim, Pat, Phyl, and Norm in the shade.J Slime Will Pla Speedball served as the major fall sport in the high school girls' physical education program. There was a noticeable advancement in the degree of skill displayed by the players who had participated in specdball the previous year. A short time was devoted to deck tennis and volleyball. Badminton received more emphasis as it is rapidly becoming one of the most popular outdoor sports for young people. Twenty girls entered the G. A. A. tournament which was finally won by Edna Larson. The basketball season was heartilv welcomed by the majority of students. Fifty girls entered the class tournaments which the juniors were able to win only after a hard battle. For thirteen girls the sport was climaxcd with a Play Day at Clarion. A two-week unit on folk dancing and square dancing was introduced. lfveryone admitted that it was good exercise whether she condescended to enjoy it or not. Calisthenics and physical fitness tests were included during the major indoor units. Softball furnished the main entertainment during the last six weeks of school. A little archery and tennis were offered for those who desired those sports-and hikes for the sprinters. G. A. A.: Hirst row! Dorothy Brownfield, Delores Hansen, Marilyn 0'Connell, Donna Knieriem, Betty Russell, Mary Mar- eum, Betty Hankins, Phyllis Tinken, Mary Fevolrl, Ruth Ennis, lona Lieht, Beverly Locke: iseeonil rowb Darlene Doyle, Myrtle Ramsviir, Maxine Cran, Patricia Ruse, Lois Laursen, Marilyn Nelson, Mary Koppe, Phyllis Skauiistad, Norma Leaver- ton, Margaret Pitstiek, Patt Hull, Mary Pitstiek, Sylvia Sorensen: ithird rowr Georgia Hansen, Colleen Patton, Maureen O'Connell, Delores Fort, Shirley Jansen, Juanita Daixgy, Ruth Fitch, Hope Shellenhereer, Mary Campbell, Carol Lindeman, Gloria Helviek, tfourth row! Mary Jean Mcliurney, Edna Larson, Phyllis Tabor, Sonna Lou Lovrien, Lois Cran, Jeanne Edwards, Irene Tilton, Jean Beebe, Louise Pennine, Mildrel Olson, Doris Parsons, Bonita Holden, Louise Dayton. Teamwork Dues It Health for ietnry Up-Over Back and Forth! fjean Bcebe attempts to return the ball to the opponent.j Toss-Catch Ready for Action! flirannic Parsons is doing her bit, but wherc's Porter?j Badminton--Champs Practice Makes Perfect! CNorma L., runner-up, congratulates champ, Edna Larson.j ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT Six battles royal were played in the basketball tour- nament. The juniors easily displayed their superior skill in tossing thc ball and finally walked off with the tourney honors. Betty Russell, Lois Laursen, Norma Leaverton, and Lila Maassen acted as referees, Margaret Pitstick, Mari- lyn O'Connell, Hope Shellenberger, Betty Russell, and Mary Alice Jaqua took turns at being timekecpers. TOURNAMENT SCORES Sophomores vs. Freshmen ,,,,,, ,,. W, L 55-I4 Seniors vs. Freshmen ,,,, , 12-ll Juniors vs. Sophomoresw, L 24-18 Seniors vs. Sophomores W, , 28-21 juniors vs. Freshmen W, , 28- S Juniors vs. Seniors ,,,. , 26- 3 THE TEAMS FRESHMEN: Jean Beebe, Juanita Daggy, Betty Hall, Shirley Jansen, Carol Lindeman, Marilyn Nelson, Maurine O'Connell, Colleen Patton 4eapt.j, Doris Parsons, Louise Penning, Myrtle Ramsvig. SOPHOMORES: Mary Campbell, Maxine Cran, Lois Cran lcapt.l, Louise Dayton, Darlene Doyle, Ruth Fitch, Georgia Hansen, Mary Alice Jaqua, Lois Laur- sen, Sonna Lovrien, Patty Ruse, Hope Shellenberpzer, Irene Tilton. SENIORS: Thelma Cooper, Ruth Ennis, Patt Hull, Mary Koppe, Iona Licht, Norma Leaverton lcapt.l, Mary McBurney, Margaret Pitstick, Mary Pitstick, Phyllis Skaugstad, Sylvia Sorensen, Phyllis Tabor. JUNIORS: fpicture right, sitting! Phyllis Tinken, Lila Maassen, Edna Larson, Betty Russell, Bonnie Greene, Betty Hanltins: tstandinfzl Mary Fevold, Gloria Hel- vick, Delores Hansen. E511 Tn Assure Success Inllunr Spuris Delores Hansen measures as Bonnie Greene pre- We they an' thot: at last we 'thot we'd write pares to do the sergeant jump- their 11311165-Betty and Tim- Up-Down In and Around! Ql'hyl claims there's another pair iust like them at hume.j Heel-Toe Now--To and Fro! Clietty A. and Lana E. keep their figures trim by d1ll'ICillg.D Exams--Ugh Let,s Be Prepared! CMiss Tatum's Quiz Kids shy the camera on test da1ys.j E521 H isa Exercise Uulllnnr fipnrts Batter-Up Players on Alert! fpitchcr Sylvia Sorensen attempts to put out the bnttcnj Action-Speed Watch that ball! Clfdnn Larson makes a drop kick in .1 speedy soccer gamej It's climbing-B. Hankins ascends the bleachers Mildred Olson calls, Swing your partners all, The players await the kick-off as Jennie I in an indoor obstacle course. as the girls do the Virginia Reel. prepares to start a game of speedball f53 Y!-IH S, 5 I.'I'Y Y!-IHNS 'A' JUST A HUG First-place Story in Nokomis Contest-by Marilyn Solbeck It was a beautiful May morning, and Teddy Foster awakened with a smile. He jumped out of bed and went to look out of his upstairs win- dow at the great out-of-doors. The sun was shining. The trees were just beginning to dis- close tiny green leaves, and the lawn presented an attractive picture of bright green which looked inviting after a long, cold winter. Teddy,', a voice called from below. You had better get dressed if you're up. It's getting late, and you don't want to be late to school. Yes, Mother, but how did you know I was up?U he asked. How could anyone help hearing you, dear? From down here it sounded as if you fell out of bed and rolled over the floor in your room. Teddy smiled to himself. Maybe he was noisy, but he knew he couldn't have been that noisy, no twelve-year-old boy could be, or could he? He hurriedly dressed and went downstairs to look for Snooks. Snooks was his pet dog, which had been with Teddy ever since Mr. and Mrs. Foster had bought the small, light brown collie puppy with white ears and a white tail. They had grown up together and had become pals. Teddy could remember hardly a day when Snooks hadn't walked to school with him and every night when he came home, they played and romped together. These countless times together were enjoyed by the boy and the dog, and they both looked forward to their after school frolics. Teddy found Snooks lying on his rug in the front porch and went out to greet his dog on this May morning. When Snooks saw Teddy, he leaped from the rug and bounded to meet him. Teddy ran his fingers through the light-brown hair of his dog and gently rubbed him. Snooks lay down on the floor with a low contented whine. Mr. and Mrs. Foster got up earlier than Teddy, and ate breakfast while he was still asleep. Mr. Foster had to be to work at the factory by seven. I:54 Being an only child, Teddy was left to eat break- fast alone, but he didn't mind, Snooks was always there, too. Good morning, Teddy. His mother greeted him from the door. Good morning, Mom, replied Teddy. Gosh, don't Snooks look great this morning! Yes, his mother replied. You'd better come out to breakfast now or the eggs will be cold. We're not having eggs again today, are we? complained Teddy. You're going to have me so tired of them before long I'll never Want to see eggs again. I don't think so, retorted his mother. Your daddy has eaten eggs much longer than you have, and he still likes them, besides they're good for youg they contain vitamins to help you grow. I know, but I still don't like eggs. I learned in school that there are other ways to get vita- mins besides eggs, so I'l1 eat the other foods, answered Teddy. Teddy, eat your egg, warned his mother in firmer tones. Well, all right, Mom. Teddy started to eat, the dining room and Lying at Teddy's feet, the dog seemed to enjoy the playful kicks his and Snooks came into crawled under the table. young master was giving him. Courageously, Teddy faced his egg and finally managed to eat it because knew it would help to make him a big man, like his daddy. His daddy had always been his ideal, and he always did anything he could to make himself more like him. Teddy finished his breakfast and brushed his teeth. He was encouraged by the health contest in school, and he wanted his side to win. He cleaned his nails, mainly for the sake of the con- test, and made sure his shoestrings were tied and his hair parted straight. Teddy, are you ready for school? inquired Mrs. Foster. I see you've combed your hair and tied your shoes. Have you washed your face? Oh, I forgot all about washing. Yes, I know I'm supposed to do it before breakfast, but better late than never, he replied. Yes, I guess so, but you should try to re- member. Teddy quickly washed his face, and his mother approved the job. At last he was school. ready for Be sure to wear your jacket. It's chilly this morning, Mrs. Foster told her son. Mom, do I have to? begged Teddy. The other guys don't, besides, it'll be warm by noon. It,s cold this morning though, Ted, and you'll catch cold if you don't wear it. Colds don't help you grow big like your daddy. Well, all right, Teddy replied hesitantly. In an enthusiastic tone be beckoned Snooks to him, they were leaving for school. Good-bye, Mom, yelled Teddy. Good-bye, dear, be good, his mother warned. With his dog following him, Teddy stepped out of the door. Again he noticed what a beau- tiful morning it was, and he paused to observe its beauty, but Snooks didn't appreciate the morning, he was in a hurry to go on to school and waited impatiently for his young master. Teddy ran down the front steps and raced to the corner, with Snooks at his heels. At the corner Teddy stopped, he was especially careful as many of the older boys drove cars to school. Snooks was frisky this morning, and Teddy held him so he wouldn't run across the street, 'but persistently Snooks pulled and made a playful dash across the street. Wait for me, Snooks, yelled Teddy. He saw the approaching car, he heard the 'A' 'k squeak of its brakes in a vain effort to stop, and he heard the cry of a dog. Horrified, he ran to find Snooks, who hadn't noticed the speeding car. The car stopped and together Teddy and the driver, a high school boy, looked at the poor animal which had been hit on its head. In low whimpers, Snooks ex- pressed his pain. Oh, it's just a dog, stated the older boy in relief, and there are lots of dogs around. He got into his car and drove off. Teddy picked up his dog and carried him onto the grass near the crub. He was relieved when he felt the weak movements of his body. Confident of the dog's recovery, he told Snooks he should have been watching for cars. Snooks assured him by rubbing his paw on Teddy's arm that here- after he would be more careful. Teddy patiently watched his dog for some time, but his condition seemed to remain un- changed. In the distance he saw the children going to school and decided it must be nearly nine o'clock. He again looked down at his dog. Snooks' eyes slowly closed, and no longer could Teddy feel the beating of his heart. Teddy was scared, and he hurriedly took off his jacket and wrapped it around the dying dog. Tears slowly found their way down Teddy's cheeks as he looked at his beautiful pet. They had had so much fun together. Again he became aware of the beauty of the day. The sun was now higher in the sky, and it blended well with the grass and trees, which seemed even greener than before. He looked at his dog, and his eyes were again warm with tears. The breeze was gently blowing the dog's hair, and Teddy patted him in sincere devotion. In the distance he heard the last bell ringing. 'k BEFUHE THIS WAR I5 UVEH Second-place Story in Nolwmis Contest-by Betty Lou Collins Lying open on my lap is a book labeled in gold letters, My Life in the N avy. The rhythmic puls- ing of the engines comforting me now was the same that dusky morning that seems years away -yesterday. The crew was standing at battle stations. 55 Lookouts were peering through binoculars along the horizon and high up into the murky sky, their ears tuned to that rhythmic beat of the ship as it worked its way through the water. Then suddenly there came to me a feeling of fear. The sense of approaching danger hovered in the stillness of the air. I hastily covered my mouth with a firm hand, holding back the cow- ardly scream striving to emerge. The suspense did not last long. There was a flash of blinding light and the ship quivered under my feet. It felt as if the whole deck had lifted, hurling men into the sea. My ears no longer heard the beat of the engines but were filled with the sound of the shattering explosion. As the order came to abandon ship I saw the thick, black, sluggish smoke rising from other ships in the convoy and my heart filled with terror for my younger brother was somewhere on one of those ships now blazing in the eerie darkness of the dawn. The air was filled with the hysterical moaning of wounded men. Flames were still erupting from the stricken ships and blazing gas was spreading over the water. As the murky waves closed over my head, my mouth filled with the foul taste of oil. My eyes saw nothing but the horror of my companions being blown to bits. Not a button was left. As I grabbed for bits of driftwood, my breath began to return and I saw hundreds of heads bobbing about in the sea, yet never the blonde and boyish one I longed to see. Some suc- cumbed to exhaustion, and the waves closed forever over their heads. The suction of the sink- ing ship pulled at us, forever clutching at our weary limbs. I had seen death as the war made it, and yet I was not afraid-only numb, and unable to realize this disaster which had taken the lives of many I had known. The regular repetition of salvos shook every nerve in my head as the battle continued and I resigned myself to wait, yet fully realizing the condition of many of the sur- vivors who could resist no longer. I discovered, 'A' 'A' at last, among the many struggling beside me, my kid brother, his arm shattered from wrist to elbow. I realized by his difficult breathing that his life was ebbing away even as he swam valiantly to sustain it. Time had never before gone so slowly. Every minute was an eternity. Hours later, gulping for air, I realized my utter exhaustion. A light of dazzling brightness extended a beam of greeting to us floundering in the water as the rescue ship hovered near. Trying to protect my eyes from the light, I turned excitedly to yell the news in Tommy's ear. Tommy! . . . Tommy! I yelled. The light! . . . The light! Then I realized he was gazing unblinkingly into the powerful glare. His eyes were glazed and unseeing. I discovered I was blubbering like a baby and could only moan, The light, the light. The pulsing engines pound unceasingly in my ears as I gaze at the remnants of the crew of the toughest destroyer in the navy. There is a faint feeling of aloneness in the air as if with our ship went the eagerness of youth which we had before possessed. I remember the last time Tommy and I were home together on leave. There was a swell feeling of pride and contentment between us as we had looked at the symbol of fighting faith of American boys all over the world-our service flags. All I can think of to say in the dairy, in which Tommy will never make another entry, is, Score: 3 to 2 . . . Their favor. But as I think of those service flags to which I'm coming home, I realize that this round isn't over yet. Before this war is finished, I will avenge that flag scene-One blue . . . one gold. 'A' GIUINDPI-I'5 LATEST THHILLEH Third-place Story in Noko1nis Contest-by Mary McBurney Tornadoes are all more or less 'like an' the stories ye hear 'bout 'em always sound sorta fishy, but when one of 'em pops up in yer own family history it kinder sinks inta yer head an' sticks there. Anyone in town can tell you that what you are hearing is another one of Grandpa Smither's true E561 stories. I-Ie knows millions of them and tells them to anyone who wants to hear them. I-Ie isn't particular about the time or the place just as long as he has an audience. Right now he is sitting on the counter at the hardware store talk- ing to the Widow Hank's children. They're usually his best audience. We might as well hear this, too. Come on, it might be an interesting story. Well, sir, this happened on a day when the wind was a blowin' so hard that Maw's washin' got dried in no time flat. It'd been blowin' so hard that the clouds got shoved around like they was feathers er somethin'. Towards late after- noon, it got real sultry like an' stuffy an' it begin to look quite a bit like it might rain, so I got at my chores early so's I wouldn't hafta do 'em in the rain. All of a sudden like, it got as dark as pitch an' the wind begin to howl an' wail like somethin' fierce an' wild. Maw got skeered an' begin hollerin' at me but I couldn't hear her 'cause of the noise an' all. She was so skeered that she shoved my sisters inta the cellar, an' they huddled there together till it blew over. I was out in the barn a milkin' an' when the howlin' started in I got skeered an' hid my head under a pile of hay so's to shut off the noise. When it stopped an' I finally got up 'nough courage to pull out my head, the barn was gone an' the cow was dead. I guess I was jest plain lucky to git outen that alive. Maw musta got the gals inta the cellar jest in time 'cause they no more 'an got in when the house broke loose from the foundation an' whirled round a coupla times an' then hit out across the country like it had sprouted wings er somethin'. Ye know, thet wind stopped jest as sudden like as it'd started. Maw an' the girls was skeered stiff an' how if 1943-1944 The new members were initiated into D. of D. April 15, D. of D. 1943. In accordance with the custom of letting the assem- bly play set the tempo for this day, A Vane Effort brought the girls out in sweat suits, trousers and boxing gloves. Onions dangled over their ears. The boys were lovely in dresses, turbans and earrings. His hair is like a river in the moonlight, a quotation from the play, was a splen- did pass-word. Junior-Senior Banquet On April 29, 1945, Patricia Hull arose from her place of prominence at the head table in the dining-room of the Methodist Church and tapped for order. Slowly but surely the buzzing of the merrymakers subsided. The following splendid program, entitled, Awakening Spring, was enjoyed. Sunshine ......e.,r,.........,,.......r Patricia Hull ir they ever got outten thet cellar I'll never know. They was so skeered they hardly knew which way they was agoin'. 'Course Maw, like all women folks, was a worryin' fer fear I'd got kilt er somethin'. Guess most women'll worry 'bout any little thing thet comes 'long. When we'd recovered 'nough to look things over a bit we found out thet one a the parson's chairs was set down in our cellar an' it didn't have a scratch on it. We found the neighbor's market basket a sittin' in the front yard an' not even one egg was cracked. Ta top things off, the smashed ruins of our kitchen clock struck six jest as everything was a gittin' quieted down. Yessiree! Lots a funny things happened thet day. Later we found out thet the bridge, clown the road a piece, had been picked up, twisted inta a figure eight an' set down agin right where it belonged. Now ye kin go laughin' effin ye want, but this here's a true story, every word of it. It happened in Iowa when I was a lad. My dad was out a town at the time tryin' ta buy a new farm, but when he heard about the storm he come right home an' never did git thet farm bought. Well, I guess thet jest goes ta show ya how yer plans kin be completely changed in no time flat. Here I set a gabbin' away when I should be a gettin' Marthy's groceries an' a gittin' 'em home to her. She'll be a wonderin' what's hap- pened to me. S'long. 'A' SIJIIIAL LUIS E571 B1-1dS ----------v...-e t,....., B ud Lovrien Bl0SS0l'l'1S -- Y... Roberta Skaugstad Weeds- a... ,,... M rs. C. W. Garfield April Showersw ......... Girls' Sexter Gardener ..--.. ..s,, M r. Ellis Barber Spring Pictures M- ,...., Dean Larson Baccalaureate The Baccalaureate service was held in the Congrega- tional Church Sunday evening, May 9, 1943. The Rev- erend Mr. Clark W. Williams delivered the address entitled A Pattern for Life. Miss Annabelle Bowen played the processionalg Mrs. Vern Miller the recessional. The high school choir sang Lost In the Night, and Helen Ross and Don Leaverton pleased everyone with a duet splendidly rendered. . nr KUNG, Busr, -it , . , cf. 1, -.. . . c X ,iw Evcryone is happy except the victim. We lint Pep Our pepsters' resemblance to cabbage heads is sheer coincidence. Complete with spare, fellas of H. H- S. plan to see the game-or bust. Rub S. seems to predict the funeral home for Doc Newb's patient. Little Red Smith seems startled at Wolf Peders0n's entrance. Half of Hampton's horse was tired before the race started. Hampton boastfully remarked, You ought lo see the other guy. LH - 1 Mailman VVier ready to toss a box. We lint Work Resting ftemporarily?P are Breiner, Tilton, and Peterson. The hempers drank and ate without a thought for the pussy. The girls polished trophies while the boys hauled scrap. The make-up was slightly untraditiunal: results, fetching- Soph hallowe'eners brought the skeleton out of the closet. Curls, Phyl S., Bob H. drink to their success in news test. Class Breakfast May 13, 1943, the mothers of the graduates were host- esses to the members of the senior class, the instructors, and the faculty wives. The tables were very lovely in patriotic colors and gorgeous red tulips. The motto, When we build, let us build forever, was most interestingly developed in the toast program. Master Builder ,...,...,..... ..... B ruce Ehmke Gremlins ..,,.....A,. ,,.. L anie, Donnie House of Many Colors .--- ,s,Velma Fanning Doorsteps ........... svs,,, V iola Lee Pebbled Driveway .... ..,, N orman Edge Tulip Garden ........,s..s................... Pixies Castles in the Air. .................... Mrs. Ed Koppe Bric-a-brac .,.s.., ,-Anna Belle Gochenour, Louis Heidt, Wanda johnson, Doris Lindhardt, Harold Simonsen, Elda Weiss. Songs between courses led by--Don Leaverton, Helen Ross Commencement Program Thursday, May 13, 1943 Invocation. ................. Reverend Clark Williams Where My Caravan Has Rested ..,t............ Lohr Girls' Glee Club Salutatory ...................,........ Sheila Jolliffe Presentation of D. A. R. Award ,... - Mary H. S. Johnston Presentation of Woman's Club Award ,.., Mrs. M. Baker Two Guitars, Clarinet Solo- ...,.,. ...,.. H orliek Jean Clapp Mantle Oration- ...,...,.......,....... Margie Mayer Senior Class President Response ...... ...........,..t G ene Edge Senior Class President-eleet Prelude and Scherzo ..................,. David Benmflt Clarinet Quartet Valedictory ......................,, Paula Schmidtke Alma Mater ................................ Lisle Boys' Quartet Presentation of The Nokomis ..... ....... H elen Ross Presentation of Science Award .......,... Walter Crissey Presentation of Marvel Friesth Award ...... Walter Crissey Presentation of Class of 1943 ............. B. C. Holmes Superinlendent of Schools Presentation of Diplomas- ............... ,H. L. Strong President, Board of Education Star Spangled Banner .................. Jack Russell Benediction, .s...,.,.,,,. ---Rev. Clark Williams Feeds, Fun and Frolic April 29, 1943-Junior-Senior Prom. The grand march -and it was grand-started a genuinely good-natured crowd off to a successful evening of dancing and games. With the war and all, there was naturally a shortage of men, but a few confirmed bachelors, like Gib and Howdy, made matters a trifle more discouraging by the show of their preference for the charm of checkers rather than for the allurement of the gentler sex. Louis Heidt and Miss Altman kept all meddling bodies at a safe distance from the record pile. May 10, 1943-Senior Skip Day. Mr. Holmes, Miss Bowen and Miss Benson were the faculty sponsors who skipped along with the seniors to Crawford Park. It was whispered that the feed was good but that spring 60 fever urged the gang to idle away to parts unknown. Any- way Don stuck--to Shy. September 13, 1943-Faculty On Parade. Raincoats, um- brellas, gift of gab and plenty of make-up prepared the new members for their self-introductions to the Sumner Avenue places of business. Inspiration gained by these con- tacts gave vent to marvelous after-dinner speeches in Bick- nell Park where supper was served. September 29, 1943-Band Picnic. Members of this pitched Qhighj group went to Lost Island for their cele- bration. No wonder that they forgot the Wiener sticks. October 14, 1943-Senior Picnic. The whole affair in a nutshell: Blanchard truck, Eggerich Irish run-a-bout, Chamberlain grove, food, nosy cows, high kicking and the subtle scandal sheet. October 28,1943-Sophomore Home Economics Hal- loween Party. Owls, goats and skeletons played around with beautiful ladies and nice little girls gowned in lovely nighties and nightcaps till an eerie cry from the ghosts summoned everyone to the dining-room for a dainty spread. November 9,1943-Football Feed. The squad members were dinner guests of the Rotarians. Argyle Townsend, home after a series of twenty-five missions over enemy ter- ritory, gave a thrilling description of the life of a flier. November 11, 1943-Football Feed. Mothers treated conquerers of Algona to a good old-fashioned chicken dinner with apple pie and-well you know. November 12, 1943-All School Party. Stunning paper hats, pink popcorn balls, cokes, the Virginia reel, a square dance and some jitterbugging kept the party in good tune. Concessions by the dozen provided spending opportunities for kids lousy with currency. January 8, 1944-Faculty Ladies' Christmas Party. The mice and the deer of The Night Before Christmas party flew Cfluj right over Humboldt at holiday time but re- turned-a trifle weary looking-January 8 to put on their show. January25,1944-Post-Operetta Party. Patience, her lovers, the dragoon guards, and the jealous maidens rested from their performance by doing a little rugcutting, by guzzling cokes, and gulping hamburgers. April 4, 1944-El Banquete de Espanol y Latin. Spanish caballeros Latin puellae in gay costumes were served in col- orful surroundings by Miss Myers' famous cateresses. A Spanish play, a movie on Mexico, and La Cucaracha made splendid despues de banquete entertainment. April ll, 1944-F. F. A. - 4-H Skating Party at Expo Park. Advertised high spot turned out to be a low spotg namely, Gordon Day, the champ skater was seen pol- ishing up the floor most of the time. April 12, 1944-G. A. A. Banquet at Humota. It is rumored that when the gang lost its tune, that Miss Tatum heroically took over and entertained with a fetching solo. And speaking of sound effects-well, Mary Koppe made a great splash. The toast program was as follows: The Whistle ..............,,,,..o... Phyllis Skaugstad Action ...... ,.... , Betty Russell Speedball Scampers- .,.,...s,g!..A,g,.A Sylvia Sorenson Basketball Babble- ........... Pat Hull and Mary Koppe Folk Fun ............ Hope Shellenberger and Jean Clapp Softball Scandal--Marilyn O'Connell and Delores Hansen Shower Room Squabble - ......................... You D. of D. Play- The Mad Hatters The comedy, The Mad Hatters, directed by Miss Bryan, was presented before the assembly April 20, 1944, by the following D. of D. members: 'ki' Joe Hatter----- Margaret Hatter -------------------- Leonard Jacobsen Lana Engstrom Gigi Hatter ,c.,.....,,AAA,.r..... -Hope Shellenberger Bunny Hatter ......,,............... Marilyn Solbeck Diana Hatter .............A......... Betty Lou Collins Grandma Hatter- .........c............ Phyllis Tabor Angelica ...,.-..,................... Gloria Helvick Henry Harrison ...n... ,.-..,,.. ..... B i ll R0bil1S0l l Mugggy Mullins, ---,,,....... -,,...... D ick JCITSCI1 Class Play- Don't Take My Penny Don't Take My Penny, a comedy, was presented by the senior class April 28, 1944. Miss Whitford coached the play. The cast of characters was as follows: Sally, a maid . .............,,............ Betty Doty Norman Porter, publicity man- .,.,...... Fritz Eggerich Penny, with ideas from Hollywood ....., Thelma Cooper Caleb, her father - .......................... Dale Belt Mark, her farm-minded brother ............e Gene Edge Mavis, a sister ......................... Mary Pitstick Lydia, a busy mother ,,., .,.........e Kerry, Penny's friend .... --- ------Patty Hull ----- -Bob Worthington Greg, pal with ideas ---------------------- Dean Larson Gram, family peacemaker- -..---.-- -- ----Jean Penning Monsieur Henri, French designer -..-....- Arthur Clark Claire Lucile models - ---- ----------- - Elsie 1 Jean Edwards Sylvia Sorensen Margaret Pitstick Harrison Day, an author -......----..-- Lowell Sandven Joanna, Penny's friend .-- ---- ------Norma Leaverton U EHHE Bll T THE P-X A Devotee Debunks De Bunk I doubted that this could be true, but curiosity over- coming my better judgment, I proceeded to observe that which was laid open before me-a senior's brain. What I saw there gave reason for me to think. An ego- tistical belief that seniors have a corner on the supply of brains was to be expected from one about to graduate and leave the realm of book learning for the knocks of life's experience. The belief was there that seniors can get away with anythingg such as skipping a class, not getting the assign- ment because, heck, they are graduating anyway, and cutting up with a disdain for a teacher's rules. An unestimable confidence, a superior feeling, and a swaggering self-assurance was there. And memories, many memories, both good and bad were present-those that can be looked back upon and laughed at, and those that it is wished weren't there to recall. Freshman recollections were of green kids fresh out of junior high with a mocking bravado for the terrors of high school and a miraculous superiority waiting to be taken out. It began early with such as: well, learning some of the Lady of the Lake, A stag at eve had drunk his fill, where danced the moon on Monanis Rill and deep his midnight lair had made - If KP is a cross between sixty years in a torture chamber and living a month with your mother-in-law, what is GS? It was all here before me, rather difficult to figure out. Let me see. Hmmm. The brain became so feverish at the thought of this subject that the red glare made it difficult to follow the course of the brain wave. It seems there's been a rule at High for years pertaining to viscid masticating: gum chewing to lower classmen. The rule goes like this: flj No matter how fresh it is or how hard to get, if the culprit is spied in the gruesome task 61 of seeing how far the gum will stretch, and if maybe it would serve as a substitute for rubber, out it goes, C21 These contributions to the wastebasket shall not become too frequentg Q31 Offense often results in GS-a new occupation for said student, that of gum scraping. Of course the hours are reasonable, but somehow return en- gagements are usually wisely avoided. However, there are exceptions to every rule-every rule except this one. I could see that this brain had been heavily overtaxed at this occupation. A tremulous shiver ran over it and I forsook my observation of the Cranium to gather my wits for another glance. Another cell disclosed that a certain slang vocabulary is acquired as the student gains confidence and this well- developed supply of, well-a supply of grey matter. Further observation produced an example, an irritating Corn which it seems, members of the tall corn state use equally with outsiders. You said it and What gives? and also Are you kidding? popped forth for their debut. And then a miraculous vision appeared before my eyes. A gay Mexican completely hidden by a sombrero with a very wide brim popped out to add Caramba and Caracoles. Said brain had a vast knowledge of Span- ish idioms. And with all the ease of a senior there appeared to my amazement the casual approach of an H.H.S. student: the Schroder shuffle. Di-pole feet might be a fairly accurate description. It wasn't the position but the velocity that startled me: a required ten-minute span of time to complete a two-minute walk. As I gazed further I realized I must contradict that position statement. Steps had been taken requesting feet be elevated no higher than the head and chairs for foot rests. And in another cell unfolded before my eyes, was some- thing a senior will never forget-the greatest honor that H. H. 5. Has Pin- ps, Tun Could it be that these maidens are really and truly lovesiek? Her Royal Majesty? soldiers stand at attention- or do tliey? Sheila Nl. fpercliedj, Louis H., Helen R. do an eagle for prom. Sadie Speaks sayi: Sabotage LlUCSllll pay. You said it, Pal! Norma, Mary and Polly give Bob some timely tips for a lieavy date. Hemp pole paekeri take time out to serenntle fellow sufferers. lfun at the sophomore picnic includes .1 wide , variety of baclu. l can be paid a newcomer, and which even some of the sophomores and juniors contrived to enjoy: a strictly two- course tea party at which were served algebra problems, and for dessert more algebra problems. At the thought of this, the brain was in a state of per- petual upheaval, and as I turned away, I felt myself fall- ing through space and frantically grabbed for support. Then I sat bolt upright-and found myself in bed. And as a senior I seemed to think I could get away with any- thing-so I turned over and went to sleep again. B. L. C. Sad Sacks Clayton Helvick: My uncle and aunt came from the Dcados to visit me. John Doyle: I know the story took place in Missouri be- cause the book is called The Hoosier Schoolboyf' Gene Heim: He went to Paris, and England, and some other countries. Edward Snyder: The teacher stured up an awful fuss about my spelling. Myron Westre: A safety bull pen should be located on a well drained slop. Marvin Kuehnast: What kind of plant does wool come from? Don Gates: Now I am going into class to study those in- iquities Qinequalitiesj. Benny Bjornson: A bulldozer is a sleeping bull. Mary Marcum Qafter visiting Rushmore Memorial, S. DJ: Seems as though there's been a lot of chisseling going on out there. Mary Pitstick: Really? I must be off. Gene Edge: You're prettier than a patch of strawberries. Jr. Clark fvery chicjz Mou Oui! Such lines, did you ever see? So chick! Lee Chin: I'm going to get one of those South Sea islands for myself. How do you like that-Chinn-atoll? Margaret Pitstick: Art,nt I glad my daily farmer wasn't at Peral,' Harbor? iii A person who is a poor borrower Is an I'll-pay-you-tomorrowerf' -Robert Clark Roses are redg violets are blue, The North Wind blows, and so do you. -Herb Moench A person who talks Till his breath runs out, Who and What Doesn't he talk about? -Donna Solbeck 631 1 When you go walking down the street Then you should keep quite trim and neat. Do not stop to talk or gossip, For when you're gone you'll be the main topic. -Arbanie Peterson People that brag, and people that borrow, Will find all jmis friends will be gone by tomorrow. 'Q -Sonna Lovrien i' 'A' 'k X-MAIL Dear Roger: I received your letter yesterday. I will go with you Saturday. I don't care if Betty and Bob go too. I'm going to Fort Dodge Saturday with my mother and brother. Love, xxxxxxxxxxxx Betty. Dear Betty: When I looked at him, he looked like he would like to stare a hole in me or something tragic. If he liked me just the least, I'd die if I knew it. Dale? ? ?? It was just a silly crush I guess. You can tell Lois if you want to. Of course, I still adore him. Me Ruth: It's love, It's a date. 19 hugs and 43 kisses. Cute, huh? That is what Jack wrote in my letter today. He said he was coming up to get me after school some day. Thelma 'A' 'A' 'A' WCHJACS at the WAVES All junior high girls have curls. Some girls have big onesg Some girls have small ones, Some girls have long onesg Some girls have short onesg But I don't think any curls can beat My girl's curls. -Mark Thalacker I like the girls, I think they're grand. Joyce Sorlein's curls Do beat the band. -Ted Barbour Oh, how I dream of the Air Corps! On silver wings I would soar! And have as stewardess Patty Wier, That's just to rhyme, so don't sneer. -Ted Barbour Seymour's a good teacher, But I wish he were a preacher. 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