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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY To the tune of school bells, we the class of 1948 began our practice in September of 1935, when as little girls with long curls and colored bows and tiny boys with short pants and knobby knees went timidly with our mothers to the kindergarten in charge of Miss Watts. For five years we progressed through our training in the little red school house, being an exceptional class, we had no trouble upon entering and finishing our grade school years. We were next terrified by the new experiences of the Junior High. This started the warm-up for our game. The ball was thrown into the diamond on September 5, 1944. when our players numbering 78 entered as full fledged mem- bers into the great game ahead of us. Our managers during our Freshman year were: President - Robert Anderson Secretary - Wilma Swanson Vice President - Mary Elmblad Treasurer - William Anderson The following players came to bat as members of the Football Squad: Robert Anderson, Manager BASKETBALL: John Koski, Walter Paris, Ray Selden, Robert Anderson, William Anderson and Franklin Tuttle. TRACK: Roy Koski, Robert Anderson, Roger Patten, Sulo Ellis, Peter Nurmela. For the entertainment of other classes we gave a skit, The Lamp Went Out” under the efficient umpiring of Miss Nyron and Mr. Hyde. A good show of sportsmanship was shwon by the entire class, when we sponsored a Red Cross Dance on April 13, 1945. During the first part of the game the crowd went wild with ex- citement as the war ceased in Europe. On June 8, 1945 most of us reached first base and school closed for a welcome summer vacation. On September 4, 1945, the 3rd inning of the game started. The new managers of our Sophomore years were: President - Walter Paris Secretary - Mary Elmblad Vice President - George Williams Treasurer - Ann Holappa All members of the squad had been taking their turns at bat, the heavy hitters being: FOOTBALL: Walter Paris, Grant St. George, Robert Anderson BASKETBALL: Walter Paris, Ray Selden, Franklin Tuttle, William Anderson, John Koski, Robert Anderson. TRACK: Roy Koski, Reino Ketola, Robert Anderson, Peter Nurmela, Roger Patten, Grant St. George Many of the heavy and light hitters participated wholeheart- edly in band, orchestra, Glee Club and other school ac- tivities throughout our whole baseball season. We re- ceived a new member, Vernon Brown. Early in the fourth inning our officers were called into con- ference concerning our class rings. Upon making our choice, the glad news was given out and we the Sophomore class were no longer unidentified players of the game. The most successful dance of the year, “THE FALL FROLIC, was given by our class on November 16, 1945 with the help of our capable trainers, Miss Higgins and Mr. Quilliam. A number of our girls took part in the formal showing of the 1946 Girls’ Glee Club Concert which was attended in great numbers and enjoyed by all. On June 7, 1946 we all retired to the batters box and school closed for another vacation with the 5th inning past. In the 6th inning, beginning September 3, 1946, we rallied our team together as Juniors and Upper Classmen. A new batter from Oregon came in, Betty Long. We received our class rings early in the fall. They have the school entrance and our school symbol, the hornet, on the crest. This year we devoted our efforts to the good of our school and community. During the second half of the 6th we gave a pep session in the form of a play on good sports- manship ‘Gwinn vs L'Anse.” This was highly successful. Sportsmanship did count in our class and in an effort to prove this the following members reported for: FOOTBALL: Robert Anderson, Walter Paris, Grant St. George, George Williams BASKETBALL: Walter Paris, Kay Selden, Robert Anderson, Framdin Tuttle TRACK: Kay Selden, Kobert Anderson, Franklin luttle, Koy Koski, Peter Nurmela, Reino Ketola One of the highlights of the 1st have of the seventh inning was the Commercial Dance sponsored by the Commerciai Club under the direction of Mrs. O’Neill and Mr. Quilliam Our class was largely responsible for the success of the party. Our class scored a resounding hit in the last half of the 7th as our Junior Prom, “THE CRYSTAL BALL was given in honor of the Senior Class, on May 16, 1947. It proved to be a smashing success. The 7th Inning stretch came on June 6, with most of us on 3rd base. Two more innings to go. Would we succeed? That was the question. After taking our well needed seventh inning stretch, we returned to school on September 2, 1947. Seniors at last, and the most valuable players of the school team. Our new and final managers of the team for the last two innings were elected on October 30, 1947. They were: President - Robert Anderson Secretary - Rosemary Lee Vice President - Walter Paris Treasurer - Joyce Fladeland We also elected Rosemary Lee as our class cheerleader. Our outstanding players in the athletic field were chosen and made the following places: FOOTBALL: Captains George Williams and Robert Ander- son, Players Ray Selden, Walter Paris, Franklin Tuttle BASKETBALL: Captains Walter Paris and Ray Selden, Players Robert Anderson, Franklin Tuttle, Vernon Brown TRACK: Roy Koski, Ray Selden, Bill Mattson, Robert Ander- son, Peter Nurmela, Mgr. A Boys’ Glee Club was organized under the direction of Mrs. John Hill. This was the first time in many years that the boys had an opportunity to show their singing talent. The eighth inning was over as we took our exams and climbed swiftly into the ninth. The ninth began with extreme excitement and moans were heard throughout the field as Senior Pictures were taken on February 4, 1948. The Senior Girls gave themselves a Buffet Supper on March 22, 1948 at the home of Wilma Swanson. Judging by the amount of food eaten, it was a huge success. A new inspiration was brought into the game in the form of a Senior Class Bake Sale held on April 3, 1948. We knew we had set excellent examples in former years and now our hard work began to show, as underclassmen followed in our steps. The sale went over big and greatly aided our class fund. Our Senior Dance “APRILS SHOWERS” was held on April 9, 1948 and was a prosperous and decorative party which made a huge glow in the middle of the ninth inning. The top of the ninth found us up at bat. We had played the field and now it was our turn to have the ball come our way. The annual Senior Skip Day was taken on May 6, 1948. Six cars Journeyed over the state line into Wisconsin and the Seniors had a wonderful time. The Business and Professional Women of Baraga County sponsored a tea for the Senior girls of Baraga and L’Anse High Schools at Baraga cn Monday afternoon, May 17, 1948. It was enjoyed by all the girls. Our Invitations were ordered and we received them the latter part of May. At a special meeting, the class decided on the Class Motto: Today we follow, tomorrow we lead; Flower: Green and White Carnation; Colors: Green and White. Towards the end of May our traditional Senior Picnic was held at Baraga Park. Arriving early in the morning, the day was spent in eating and having lots of fun. Later in the afternoon the teachers joined us for supper and an evening of sports. Amid the groans and moans the next day, the seniors were able to relate the terrific experiences. On May 30, 1948, Baccalaureate Services were held for the Seniors in the High School Gymnasium. We were the second class to be honored with this service at school. We have now finished the game and have won. Forty-three of our players have scored home and are at the plate on Class Night. We are now awaiting Commencement with pride as we have made History with two Valedictorians and have had a very high scholarship throughout High School. We now hope that we may be followed by succeeding classes in our fine work both in classes and extracurricular activities.
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ELEVENTH GRADE THE JUNIOR CLASS Probably the largest class in high school is the Junior Class. They gave a dance in their Sophomore year that proved to be a huge success. In the ticket selling contest, the girls lost. The penalty was a dinner which was postponed to their Junior year because of the lack of time. The members of the class have been active in extracurricular work, Glee Club being one of their main attractions. The Junior Class officers are: President, Robert Wandell; Vice President, Norman Schroeder; Secretary, Norma Jean Dubuque; Treasurer, John Zarek. This year the annual Junior Prom held in honor of the Seniors was given in the latter part of May, as the last major event of the school year. ppp
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