Leroy Ostrander High School - Leroyan Yearbook (Le Roy, MN)

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and the comencement exerciws for the class of 45« Several new atoms Joined our group. They were Ramona Johnson, Vernon Stockdale, Doris Hanson, Curtis Winslow and Norma Kulsrud. Leaving us that year were Shirley Du Uond and Lorraine Triplett. Into our realm again came many new scientists namely: Mrs. Anderson, Mr. Gausman, Mr. Lechner, Mr. Brooks, Miss Jacobson, Miss Lawhead, and Mrs. Johnson. The last and final year of our life in these laboratories began. The bomb was nearing completion—just a few more fragments and tests to be made before that great day arrived. Juanita Otto was the lsst atom to join us. This year there were several explosions and fires called the Senior Class play better known as Strictly Formal , the Junior-Senior prom, the publishing of the annual, the class picnic, baccelaureate and commencement. There are still eleven atoms who were used in the first and original experiment and who will be part of the bomb when it is completed. These charter members of the class of ' 6 are: Betty Backus, Donald Bothun, Sidney Fister, Keith Hall, Wanda Harden, John Petsch, Elaine Price, Mary Regan, Francis Roper, Norma Share and Robert Westfall. The night that we receive our diplomas will be the last night we are still an es-periment. That night the bomb will be dropped, and when it explodes we will be thrown into different directions. We no longer will be found in the laboratories where we spent several memorable years, but will be scattered throughout the land. Let us take a firm grip and with the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future. SENIOR CLASS PLAY OF 1946 STRICTLY FORMAL Jane, who hasn’t a date for the dance.........................Mary Regan Sally, her best friend....................................Arlene Rendahl Agnes, the maid of all work...................................June Timm Andrew Cutler, Jane's father........................... James Berg Nettie Cutler, her mother..................................Betty Iverson Mr. Ahern, a neighbor........................................Keith Hall Jim, Sally's boy-friend................................Richard Triplett Pose Tilton, who gets the mumps....................................Doris Bredeson Mrs. Tilton, her mother..........................................Marilyn Knutson Josie Tilton, her kid sister...............................Norma Kulsrud Elroy, who likes to put the shot..........................Robert Mahoney George, whom Jane is sweet on................................Frank Roper Marcia, a triple-threat from New York......................LaDonna Olson Cindy Collins, a girl with ideas............................Elaine Price Marilyn, who is after Elroy..........................Pauline Hatlestad Lt. Bob Cunningham, of the Air Force......................Kenneth Benson SYNOPSIS Act one: Seven-thirty in the evening. Act two: Twenty-four hours later. Act three: Two weeks later--the evening of the dance. Presented May 3rd

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HISTORY of aASS In the year 1934- on a bright fall morning in September our atomic bomb was started. The scientist to start experimenting on our bomb was Miss Woodcock. The first atoms to be used in the experiments were: Betty Backus, Evelyn Benson, Donald Bothun, Lorraine Finley, Sidney Fister, Keith Hall, Wanda Harden, Ross Hickok, Betty Kurrach, Robert Mahoney, Alden Nash, John Petsch, Elaine Price, Mary Regan, Francis Roper, Norma Share, and Robert Westfall. Into the second year the great experiments were carried on under the same watchful eye. Miss Woodcock began combining the substances with the addition of one new atom, Joseph Berg. Another year passed and again we were the victims of research. Miss Moe was the chief scientist and Betty Kurrach was no longer present in the laboratory. Miss Ogrosky unlocked the door of science in the fourth year and delved into the mysteries of the atomic bomb. She discovered that we needed some new constituents called Shirley Du Kond, Vernon Iverson, and Ilene Prohaska. As the experimenting progressed and reached its fifth year the world was beginning to realize more and more its importance. Miss harden guided us this year through smashing and the heat of education. Robert Mahoney and Alden Nash left for other fields of research while Uva Snook was added to our experiment. The following year we stayed in the same laboratory with Miss Allen, as our new supervisor. Our fellow atoms, Uva Snook, Ilene Prohaska, and Lorraine Finley, left us this year; and Robert Baldwin and Joyce Mathews stayed with us for only a short time. The seventh year approached and proved to be an uneventful one except for the occasional fires and explosions. We were placed under the influence of several scientists of great intellect: Mr. Schweppe, Miss Gilbertson, Mr. Bakke, Miss Malsted, Mr. Indall, and Mr. Sime. They did their best to advance the construction of our bomb, but as yet we were far from the finish. We entered the eighth year of our eventful laboratory life. Into the laboratory came new atoms to be mixed in the crucibles of education, namely: Kenneth Benson, Robert Mahoney, Ross Hickok, Joyce Grande, Wayne and Wesley Morse, June Timm, James Berg, and Lorraine and Richard Triplett. There were also several changes in the laboratory staff. Mr. Wood, Mr. Hood, Miss Gilbertson, Miss Malsted, Mr. Sime, Mr. Indall, and Mr. Turner now were doing their bit to help bring this experiment to completion. In the ninth year we experienced the great fire known as initiation. This year our laboratory was over run with many new inexperienced atoms. Those who joined us were: Rose River, Iva Smith, Lorraine Start, Arlene Christensen, Clifford Hatlestad, Pauline Hatlestad, Betty Iverson, Marilyn Knudson, Gerry Lanser, Adeline Malcomson, La Donna Olson, Arlene Rendahl, Ramona Johnson, and Kenneth Knight(deceased). In charge of the laboratories were: Mrs. Thorbeck, Mrs, Van de Walker, Miss Ellis, Mr. Turner, Mr. Sime, Miss Gibertson, and Mr. Bakken. The tenth year arrived and we were still working toward the finish. We no longer had Wayne and Wesley Morse, Arlene Christensen with us. However, Betty Fisher and Merrill Henderson joined us for the year. The major occurences and disturbances in the laboratory this year were the initiation of the freshmen, and the Home Economics trip to the Cities. Our new supervisors this year were: Coach Haines, Miss Kirnser, Miss Oganovic, Mr. Nelmark, and Mr. Hayes. The much awatied and longed for eleventh year, with its many activities arrived. Each atom was filled with anticipation as we started our Junior Class play. The evening The Hoodoo was presented will go down in history as one of the greatest explosions of all time. Other events of great importance were the Junior-Senior banquet and prom,

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BET1Y NAE BACKUS •Sweet to the sweet Home Ec. Club 1 2,3,4. C. A. A. 3, - XFHT TH WILBUR RFNSON There Is no perfect gentleman Football 3,4; F. F. A. 1, 2,3; B. A. A. 4; Student Council 4; L Club; Class Pi«y 3i4 JhW S LTRCY B RG Young fellows will be young fellows Football 3,4. Barker ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Chorus 1,2.3,4; F. F. A. 1.2.3; B. a. a. 3,4; -L- Cluo; Class FJ.ay 3,4. bCNALL EUGENE ftOTHUK A good reputstlcn Is -ore valuable than money Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1.2,3, 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Paper Staff 3,4; student Council 3,4; '•lass Pres. 2; PepsiCola Scholarship Candidate. DORIS ELAli E IFLEEiCN God bless the man who first Invented sleep Cheerleader 1,2,3.4'» Bend 2,3,4: Chorus 3; Howe Ec. Club 3,4; Student Council 3; Paper Staff 3. C. A. k. 3,4; Class Play 3,4: Class Sec. 4; Homecoelng Queen. SIDNEY JONES FISTER Life 1- not life at all without delight F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; Baseball 3,4; B. A. A. 3,4; L Club. DORIS PEARL HANSON •Variety Is the Mother of enjoyment Chorus 1,2,3,4; C. A. A. 3,4; Home Ec. Club 3»4J KEITH t!7 A?D PALL It Is not good th°v ran shorld be alone ”and 1,2,3.- ; Chori-s 3,4; Paoer Staff 4; «. A. c. 4; °eps 1-Col ■» Candidate; Senior Class Pres.; lass Play 3,4; VANDA H-mjARDEN The difficulty In life, is the dhoiee Student Council 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4: G. A. A. 3,4- Home Ec. Club 1,2,3, 4; Claf Play 3. CLIHOPD PAYkOWE KAILLi-TAD tetter late than never Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; F. t. A. 1,2,3. AULINE GUDY: bAlLLflAD Second thcurhtr, they •'’ » are best Home Ec. Club 1,2,3.45 A. A. 3.4; Flrsi Aid Club; Class Play 4. fctTTY JLAN IV L’ SOU Happy am I; from c.-re I’m free Hop- Ec. Club 1,2,3,4; Cl orus 2: C. A. A. 1,4; First Aid Clut; Class Ireas. 3: Class Play 3,4; Attendant to Homecorlng kueen