Lincoln High School - Lincoln Log Yearbook (Esko, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1955 volume:

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Waterhous 'k'k'ki k'k'k'k'k'k'k'k THOMSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS ESKO, MINNESOTA 1 955 2 DOOR TO CHERISHED MEMORIES MJQHMQ- - ki. wi O3O, I LINCOLN LOG STAFF Z Ronald and Kay watch a football picture take on size, Janice and Elvie check Lincoln Joyce and Eleanor working on Log accounts. some difficult script. 4 ,-.,s-LJFF' ' L v ' ' a 'r ' ' 'A W ' 4' , kk J lf ,M-4-1'-N-., :V ,rm X t A A I Vp ! ill, , fix ,X Nqr: Q F f 1 ' 1 if Vb::A I My y n f- F C . f F EE W- . Y ,f L' Y' A r ,W bww' 149 ' fx QW p ,F 4.,,n, ,mp l V,A' I Glflitiztlfillmnrr ggifzli ' fa , Q A-, , . U , E Illnuwxmta Assnrmiina f ' ' Imurr Iarxurrs nf Qmxrrira. cm w lu Qnnlu Hn! Ihr fnllnmmg mimtumal agnrulinrn 1 Mu: Yu fu hun :Ruhr nuzmmzm is nu-mhrrs uf m nfhrzal rlmpirr 1 :fn Wuixun 3 mmm nt xllllllhl knumu as llxr Chumsnn Qmmnslpp flippin 1 K ' Tl, 'Q- 1 - ' w' -.1 ' x W ,V kai x 5, 'J' x tx K I yi- N ' 1, Z ,, 3 I 1 + U s xA N-4-'R' ,sf 'Q ,fn . 7 g A C51 . K VV l .Lf ,c V .. f pr Jn lliilnrss lllhrrn-nt' mr hmm uflixrh nur signullurrs W Qttinnraum, this M y A , haw gug'M,fr,tfg.i,f ,IQQM , a I f I 7 ji Ak, A 5 If ' 'Q V ,.-... UM 'L 'air-wijigjldhm 1 ' W M vp .w- I-.L fu ,H A-1 V DEDICATION We, the seniors of the Class of '55, do hereby dedicate this Lincoln Log to the Esko Chapter of the Future Farmers of America on their twenty-fifth year of existence. We congratulate this organization on its past record of service to the school and to its members. May the Esko Future Farmers ofAmerica continue to serve by providing its members with experience in farming, training in leadership, practice in coopera- tion, the opportunity for community service and healthful recreation. The original charter members as indicated on the document are as follows: Lauri Kortesmaki, Carl Peterson, Waino Kortesmaki, Raymond Korby, William Stenman, Walter Esko, Howard Esko, Ernest Frederickson, Ev- erett Oak, Millard Olson, Albin Johnson, Iver Olson, Arne Nygren, Fritz Maunu, George Kesty, Walter Polo, Leonard Peterson, Erwin Davidson, Harry Lehtinen, John Korby. 5 BCARD OF EDUCATION 'Informal discussion' G. W. Larmouth Charles Mannila Director Director Willifam Nigg Emerth Nynas Supeflfllendenl William Jarvie Treasurer Chairman 6 Eric Tan Clerk ADMINISTRATION - M.-f WILLIAM I. NIGG Superintendent DRU-' ' ' ' NBL ww? WI' Secretary INA R1c1-IEY PrmcipiON Assistant Secretary 7 FACULTY George Saksa Bachelor of Science Agriculture Leslie A. Knuti Master of Arts Physical Education and Health Football Coach Patrick Churchill Bachelor of Science General Science Hope Humphrey Bachelor of Science Biology, Physical Education Iris Nigg Bachelor of Science Mathematics Vivian Georgesen Master of Science Home Economics, Girls' Counselor T Elton H. Waterhouse Bachelor of Science Mathematics Clarence C. Tuura Bachelor of Science Industrial Education Isaac A. Esko Bachelor of Music Band, Chorus, Grade Music Clarence Johnson Bachelor of Science B1 History, Physical Education Bagt-Parka? Zi-rigs English Mary Gainey Bachelor of Arts English' Marjorie Steil Bachelor of Arts English Katherine Andres Rosemary Daly Bachelor of Education Master of Arts Business Education Biology and Chemistry 8 NORMAN BARNEY 'Sonny' 'Chase me girls, l'm full of fun. Football 4,F. F. A. 1, 3, 4,Report- er 3, Letterman's Club 4. DARWIN BOTTILA 'Dar' 'Perfect student--sees no h' t 1 ng, hears nothing, and does nothing. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spotlight 4. HAROLD BERGSTEDT ' Harry' ' Even Atlas could take lessons from me,' Spotlight 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. 1, 2, Class Vice-President 4, Baseball 1, Letterman's Club 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4. ROGER BOTTILA 'Willy' 'Although 1'm not so tall, I'd rather be here than not at all. Band 1, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Spot- light 4, Library Club 4. 10 JAMES BERGSTEDT nJ B on 'Greater men have lived, but I doubt it. F. F. A. 1,Football 1, 2, 4,Basket- ball 1, 2, 4, Baseball 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Letterman's Club 4. ERNEST BYLKAS 'Ernie' 'Life of the class, death of the teachers,' F. F. A. 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, President 4- Baseball 1, Class President 1, 2, 4, Letterman's Club 4, President 4- Spotlight 4, Class Play 3. ARLIN DEBELE 'Toby' A friendly heart has many friends. ' Brampton, North Dakota 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. CAROL HENDRICKSON 'Henri' 'She has a mind and speaks it, she has a goal and seeks it.' G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Historian 4, Cho- rus 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4, Student Council 2, 3, 4, Assistant Secretary 3, Executive Secretary 4, Spot- light 2, 3, 4, Managing Editor 3, Class Secretary 3, 'Miss Jimmy' 3, Cheerleader 1, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 4, Class Treasurer 1. ALMA GRANHOLM 'Almi' 'She writes a daily note to a friend. It seems these notes will never end. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Library 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Spotlight 2, 3, 4. JUNE JOHNSON 'lunie' 'She is cute, peppy, and rather small, happy-go-lucky and liked by all. G. A, A. 2, 3, 4,Secretary 4,Spot- light 2, 3, 4,Humor Editor 4, Cho- rus 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Library 2, 3, 4, Class Secretary 1, Class Treas- urer 4, 'Miss Jimmy' 3, Student Director. 11 KENNETH HAMMARLUND 'Kenny' ' He takes his beauty sleep in class. ' Football Manager 2, 3, Basketball Manager 3, 4,Chorus 3, Band 1, 2. ROBERT JOHNSON 'Rebob' I can resist anything but temp- tation,' F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, 4, Football 2, 4, Letterman's Club 4. WARNER JOHNSON Warn I'm not arguing with you--I'm telling you. Football 3, 4, Letterman's Club 4, F. F. A. 1, Basketball 3. ELVIE KINNUNEN Elfa A genial disposition brings its own - er many friends. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Spotlight 3, 4,Li- brary Club 3, 4, Annual 4, Business Manager. , KATHLEEN JUNTUNEN nKayn If giggles were unlawful, lwould spend the rest of my life in jail, Class Secretary 1, Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Spot- light 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Library 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 'Miss Jimmy' 3, Annual 2, 4, Cheerleading 4, Pep Club President 4. RONALD KORBY 'Ron' JOYCE KALLI 'Ioycie' A bushel of fun, witty too, she is game for anything you want to do, Class Treasurer 2, Student Council 4, Assistant Secretary 4,G. A, A, 2, 3, Vice-President 4, Miss Jimmy' 3,Spotlight 2, 3, 4,Bana 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4,Library 3, 4, An- nual Staff 4, Organization Editor, ERVIN LASSILA I was gratified to be able to an- Erv swer promptly, and I did, I said I 'There are thirty-one cards in our d1dn't know. Basketball 1 2 3 4-Footbal F. . . . . 1 4: F. A. 1, 3, Letterman's Club 4. class, but only one joker. Band 1, F. F. A. 1, 2,Spotlight 3, 4, Library 4. 12 a f s , 7 . K vu RAYMOND LAWSON -1 Ray.: CAROL MARTIN ll 'Where he finds himself in life he'll 'Ihate boys, but the Bible says love make a good addition. your enemies, F, F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4,Footba1l 4, Let- Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, terman's Club 4. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4,Library 3, 4, Spot- IANICE NELSON 'Jani Quiet, good-natured, not a care has she, just everything a friend should be, Band 1, 2, 3, 4,Librarian 4, Chonis 1, 2, 3, 4,Librarian 4,Library Club 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4, Annual Staff 4, G. A. A. Editor, Circulation Manager, Spotlight 2, 3, 4, Editor-in-Chief 4. light 2, 3, 4, 'Miss Jimmy' 3. JOEL NOPOLA lloeyh 'He came as a stranger and remain- ed as a friend. Ironwood, Michigan 1, 2, 3, R. O. T. C. 2, Camera Club 3. iv SHIRLEY MATTSON Shirl Here's a girl with lots of style, beauty, brains, and a charming smile. G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleading 1, 3, 4, Class Secretary 4,'YMiss Jimmy' 3, Spot- light 2, 3, 4, Feature Editor 4, Pep Club 3, 4. MARIAN NYNAS 'Nynie' 'Generally speaking--she is speak- ing generally. Spotlight 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Library Club 3, 4 'Miss Jimmy' 3. 13 EDNA PYKKONEN 'Eddie' 'A jigger of humor and a dash of DCD- Class Treasurer 1, Majorette 1, 2, 3,4, Leader 3, 4,Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, President 4, Lib' rary Club 3, 4, Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Spotlight 2, 3, 4, Associate Editor 4. RICHARD SMITH 'Birdie' 'I'm little, but I count. Basketball Manager 3, 4, Class Vice-President 1, Spotlight 4. DONALD RONTTI 'Don' 'Quiet until you know him.' Football 3, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Letterman's Club 4. LESLIE SOUTHWORTH 'Les' 'Men of few words are the best men, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 3, 4, Letterman's Club 4. DONALD ROWE 'Don' 'I may do something sensational yet. Football 3, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, DONALD TERWEY 'Big Don' 'If the ladies interfere with your work--quit work. F. F. A, 1, Football 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 4, Letterman's Club 4, vice-President 4, Spotlight 1, 4. if 14 RONALD WATERHOUSE A .,L' N 'Women are likikgephanrsg I like Ml , . W Bczvrlogliceir them. but I'd hate to - . 1 23aS.:z.5:s:2.i?'2:,,iz,.i'a:i'fzT- 2. J A J t f:if.':,.?.:.1Mx.2:f'.:fnz, i:.5..f:.:. .,. J K- Chief 4, Letterman's Club 4, Spot- X- light 4. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY After eight long years of perspiration the eager and confused freshmen be- gan their eventful high school careers. Our able class advisors were Mr. Robert Bowman and Mr. Michael Hnatko assisted by Ernest Bylkas, presidentg Richard Smith, vice-president, Kathleen Juntunen, secretary, and Edna Pyk- konen, treasurer. In the following fall, twenty-eight members of this famous class returned to resume their studies as nonchalant sophomores. The hard-working officers were Ernest Bylkas, president, KathleenJuntunen,vice-presidentg June John- son,secretaryg and Joyce Kalli,treasurer. We were under the excellent guid- ance of Miss Kathryn Andres and Mr. Leslie Knuti, who played an important part in planning a very successful Sok-Hop. After three short summer months of vacation we returned to school in the form oftwenty-sevenjolly juniors. Our officers of the year were Ronald Wa- terhouse,president, Warner Johnson, vice-presidentg Carol Hendrickson, sec- retaryg and Kathleen Juntunen, treasurer. Our first great undertaking was our junior classplay, Miss Jimmy, directed by Mrs. Blanche Pergol. The spring of the year found us with the first formal event of our high school days--the junior-senior banquet held at Hotel Spalding. September 7, 1954 marked the beginning of the last year of our fast closing school careers. We had finally achieved the position of Dignified Seniors. Miss Steil and our principal Mr. Miles Nelson were elected our class advisors for our most important school year. Those serving under them were Ernest Bylkas, presidentg Harold Bergstedt, vice-president, Shirley Mattson, secre- taryg and June Johnson, treasurer. As this annual goes to press under the leadership of Mr. Elton Waterhouse, many events are yet to take place, namely, the senior class play, the junior- senior banquet and prom and last but not least,Bacca1aureate and Commence- ment Exercises. 15 JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Lois Duzan, Carol Erickson, Barbara Himango, Patricia Oja, Irene Johnson, Edith Pantsar, Ethel Pantsar, Sylvia Hautaluoma. Second Row: Edward Hennum, Eugene Linquist, Alice Hongisto, Joyce Brander, Shirley Ceag1ske,Donald Niemi. Third Row: Karen Grubenla, Fred Anderson, Ckrie Stenroos, Donald Raisanen, Gerald Bohren, Gerald Anderson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1952 the eager and confused freshmen began their first year of Senior High. Officers elected were Karen Grubenla, presidentg Gerald Anderson, vice-presidentg Sylvia Hautaluoma, secretaryg and Orrie Stenroos, treasurer. Donald Niemi was elected to represent us in the Student Council. Our class advisor was Miss Katherine Andres. After three short months of summer vacation we came trooping backto our studies as sophomores. The hard working officers were Orrie Stenroos, presidentg Sylvia Hautaluoma, vice-presidentg Barbara Juntunen, secretaryg Lois Duzan, treasurerg and Alice Hongisto and Donald Niemi as represent- atives in the Student Council. Class advisors were Miss Katherine Andres and Mr. William Hakala who played an important part in making our Sok-Hop a successful one. The September of 1954 found this famous class enrolled as sophisticated juniors. The class elected Shirley Ceaglske, presidentg Alice Hongisto, vice- presidentg Barbara 'Himango, secretary: Karen Grubenla, treasurerg and Donald Niemi, Alice Hongisto, and Donald Raisanen as Student Council rep- resentatives. Class advisors are Miss Vivian Georgesen and Miss Rose- mary Daly. Let Me Grow Up a hilarious comedy, under the excellent direction of Mrs. Blanche Pergol, was presented by the Junior Class. We are all looking forward to being seniors and will make the most of our most important school year. ' 16 SOPHOMORES U J First Row: Leona Liupakka, Gwen Wick, Clara Lou Baisley, Eloise Debele, Ellen Granholm, Mary Ann Johnson, Second Row: Gail Nickila, Barbara Burggraff, Beverly Nieminen, Donna Antilla, Judy Nopola, Jeanette Bortila, Third Row: Helen Granholm, Charlene Erkkila, Maxine Helstrorn, Marlene Lyytinen, in First Row: David Puline, Tom Bergstedt, Danny Sarkela, Richard Terwey, Ronnie Liikila, David Sota. Second Row: Carl Thornblad, Richard Sarkela, Pat Dillon, Arthur Manisto, David Mattinen, Randy Roen. Third Row: Edwin Pantsar, Sherman Johnson, Norman Ikola, Rodney Ikola, John Harney. 17 FRESHMEN FIRST ROW: Sandra Himango, Jean Lekander, Lorraine Hendrickson, Janet Anderson, Viola Barney, Arlene Riihiluoma. SECOND ROW: Lorraine Johnson, Ardith Wick, Jacqueline Maunu, Richard Rowe, Harvey Sunnar- borg, Dorothy Jankowski. THIRD ROW: Monty Saeland, Dale Mattson, Gerald Sunnarborg, Duane Westling, Melvin Mattson, Wayne Dianoske. FIRST ROW: Mary Nieninen, Donald Larmouth, Teddy Burggraff, Roger Pykkonen. SECOND ROW: Mavis Pyk- konen, Ida Eckman, Kathleen Martin, Jennie Roen, Karen Johnson, Daryl Konu, Janet Hongisto, Michael Gerard. THIRD ROW: Georgine Palkie, Joanne Bylkas, Karen Bergstedt, Davis Helberg, Puumala, Carol Jarvie, Delores Wiita. BACK ROW: Milton Kinnunen, Arnold Korby. 18 EIGHTH GRADE w FIRST ROW: Geraldine Koski, Diane Liikila, Clyde Niemi, Phillip Maunu, Gwendolyn Waterhouse, Lavem Blegen. SECOND ROW: Stanley Richardson,Janet Randa, Bonita Seppala, Sharon Botrila, Carol Nynas, Kathleen Raisanen. THIRD ROW: Donald Sorenson, Darby Nelson, Raymond Doble, Donald Francisco, Randy Lekander, Danny Wakefield, Dan Bergstedt. FIRST ROW: Roger Wendland, David Johnson, James Linquist, Marcia Liimatainen, Myrna Mannila, Ioan Nel- son,David Tan, Roger Gallea. SECOND ROW: Judy Juntunen, Carl Liupakka, Sandra Seikkula, Dennis Terwey, Dick Peters, Jean Edington, Jacqueline Brown, Carol Perttula. THIRD ROW: Mary Brekke, Sherman Maunu, Anita Sunnarborg, William Shores, Agnes Erkkila, Sharon Helin. 19 SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Lucia Lekander, Patricia Forstie, Patricia Korby, James Jankowski, Rodney Sunnarborg, Gust Hendrickson, Wayne Liimatainen. Second Row: Dickie Sorenson, Diane Klosner, Amelia Christopherson, James Olson, Henry Tan, Dennis Kalli. Third Row: Loren Bergstedt, David Sjoblad, Rodney Juntunen, Deanna Jangola, Caroline Raisanen, Patricia Boutang. First Row: Franklinliupakka, Dennis Seikkula, Darryl Helin, Charles Jacobs, Roxie Aho, Teddy Himango, Dwaine Laitinen. Second Row: Paulette Stenroos, Diane Batters, Beatrice Ceaglske, Janice Hilinski, Marigold Koski, Barbara Esko, Kathleen Nieminen, Jane Juntunen. Third Row: Michael Warren, Paul Nopola, Ronald Dianoski, Gary Nelson, Stanley Konu, Kenneth Nynas, Roger Nynas, David Johnson. 20 Rf AA AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT Wiita and Lmquxst Hatchmg oats Rowe and Kmnunen Irngatmg the bulbs Puline and Manisto 'Knotty problem Johnson and Rowe Balancing John Doe's Books COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Juniors and seniors locating the missing cent Anyone in need of a good secretary? -qi ....,,,,.-. Sophomores pounding the keys, Typing not only a girl's job. HOME ECONOMICS Edith, Karen and Eleanor arrange table in the new display window. We ,fx agpi Patricia, Janice and Paulette gloat over the automatic dish washer, Geraldine, Kathleen, and Janet try their hand on the new washer and drier. A straight hem for Daryl with the help of Viola. Junior shopmasters completing projects. if Y- IAA., mlgslino I Small fry building footstools. ,gqursszvlwr ' f- 1 ' INDUSTRIAL ARTS . Donald and Ronald make acetylene welding look easy. MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE A few geometry constructions by Beverly, Judy, and Shirley. Carol, Barbara and Ronald experiment with a little chlorine gas. W-4. n- ,,, All 1 sw- 553416 ,. Z E aa My 43 af me 3 V W' ,, 'nails 4- as A 0. f. I Abu'-WV Z' ' , 231 Sylvia, Carol, and Alice prepare for the shock. The lowly grasshopper takes a beating by Shirley, Marlene and Maxine. Q HQ? Q, wg Vmff 4 I1 ,L ax f 21 A Y ,er K , fy 253, :Lf if -',:.,,'5, .AW is its 0 gif 35 433 430 g,,,,,,., 'lm' W V 13? Q! Raw HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS S ISAAC ESKO Band and Chorus Director FIRST ROW: Leona Liupakka, Gwen Wick, Barbara Burggraff, Gail Nickila Viola Barney. SECOND ROW: Ethel Pantsar, Edith Pantsar, Kathleen Martin Georgine Palkie, Kay Juntunen. THIRD ROW: Alma Granholm, Lois Duzan Shirley Mattson, Carol Hendrickson, Jennie Roen, Karen Johnson, June Johnson FOURTH ROW: Alice Hongisto, Shirley Caeglske, Elvle Kinnunen, Donald Lar- mouth, Randy Roen, Carl Thornblad, Ronald Waterhouse. HIGH SCHOOL BAND 30 Pi HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS FIRST ROW: Judy Nopola, Mavis Pykkonen, Irene Johnson, Lorraine Johnson, Beverly Nieminen. SECOND ROW: Ida Eckman, Edna Pykkonen, Carol Martin, Jacqueline Maunu, Donna Anttila, Patricia Oja, THIRD ROW: Joyce Kalli, Janice Nelson, Delores Wiita, Joanne Bylkas. Daryl Konu, Sylvia Hautaluoma. FOURTH ROW: Donald Terwey,Orrie Stenroos, Richard Sarkela, Ernest Bylkas. Eugene Linquist, Karen Johnson. HIGH SCHOOL BAND FIRST ROW: Donald Francisco, John Hendrickson, Darby Nelson, Jennie Roen, Karen Johnson, June Johnson, Elvie Kinnunen, Joyce Kalli, Ethel Pantsar, Edith Pantsar, Janice Helinski, SEC- OND ROW: Clara Baisley, Carol Nynas, Sharon Helin, Ida Eckman, Judy Nopola, Shirley Matt- son, Marigold Koski, Beverly Nieminen, Patricia Oja, Lorraine Hendrickson, Irene Johnson, THIRD ROW: Carol Martin, Roger Gallea, Barbara Esko, Donald Larmouth, Dick Peters, Mary Brekke, Myma Mannila, Diane Klosner, Mary Nieminen, Leona Liupakka, Jacqueline Maunu. FOURTH ROW: Alice Hongisto, Carl Thornblad, Randy Roen, Maxine Helstrom, Richard Sarkela, Carol Iarvie,Janice Nelson, Carol Hendrickson, Arnold Korby, Janet Hongisto, Kathleen Martin. 31 5 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First Row: Monty Saeland, David Puline, Harvey Sunnarborg, John Hendrickson, Teddy Burggraff, David Sota. Sec- ond Row: Eugene Linquist, Marvin Mattson, Dale Mattson, Gerald Sunnarborg, Arnold Korby, Richard Rowe. Third- Row: Arthur Manisto, Robert Wiita, Donald Rowe, Fred Anderson, Richard Sarkela, Robert Johnson. Fourth Row: Donald.Raisanen, Gerald Bohren, Norman Ikola, John Harney, Milton Kinnunen. F. F. A. ACTIVITIES Spring 1954--Three teams took part in the District Judging Contests at Grand Rapids. Robert Johnson, Donald Rowe, and Norman Barney were on the general livestock team. Arthur Manisto, Randy Roen, and Fred Anderson were on the dairy team. Gerald Bohren, Eugene Lindquist, and Donald Niemi were on the poultry team, Eugene Lindquist won the district award of 525.00 in the Concrete Improvement Contest. He also took part in the Duluth Chamber of Commerce Contest. Donald Rowe received the State Farmer Degree. Officers elected for the 1954-55 school year were: President, Donald Niemi, Vice-President, Robert Johnson, Secretary, David Sora, Treasurer, Donald Ronttig Reporter, Eugene Lindquist, and Sentinel, Arthur Manisto, Summer 1954--Livestock ezdribitors at the Esko Fair were Eugene Lindquist, Donald Rowe, and John Harney. The following people also showed at Dairy Day in Cloquet: Donald Rowe, Eugene Lindquist, Ronnie Liikala, Richard Sarkela, and John Harney. Eugene Lindquist won the County Fair tractor driving contest and received a 510.00 cash prize. Arthur Manisto, David Sota and Richard Sarkela judged dairy cattle at the State Fair. Fall and Winter 1954-55--The officers attended the Leadership Rally at Arrowhead Lake. Eleven Greenhands and seven Chapter Farmers were initiated into our chapter. Arthur Manisto received the Outstanding Freshman Award fa jacketj at the Twenty -Fifth Anniversary Program on October 31. The Anniversary Program had Governor C. Elmer Anderson as guest speaker. Otherspeakers in- cluded Minnesota President Mel Fahning, W. J. Kortesmaki, Seth Fisher, and William Matalamaki. A buffet supper was served in the band room by the mothers. Robert Johnson won the local Cow Clipping Contest and entered the District Contest at Floodwood. Other local Cow Clipping Contestants were Eugene Lindquist, John Harney, and Norman Ikola. 32 LIBRARIANS Karen and Eleanor dress up the bulletin board. Seniors, June and Kay electro-typing numbers on new books. Iwwq . w.,' Nice to see boy librarians Roger and Richard keep magazine rack in shape. gov' Marian checks out book for Alma, while Darwin card catalogues. STUDENT COUNCIL .Www D ly? -,....., Ms..-am. is Q Q if' Mr, Nelson gives a little fatherly advice to junior council members, Jennie Roen, David Mattinen, Richard Terwey, Donald Larmouth, Roger Gallea and Roxie Aho. ...Mi Ernest Bylkas, center, expounds on a few plans for an all-school carnival, while Alice Hongisto, Carol Hen- drickson, Donald Terwey, Joyce Kalli and Donald Raisanen listen in. 34 Editor Joyce Nelson runs a new edition off the press. Carol, June and Shirley combine the many pages to complete a new issue. SPOTLIGHT STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . . Assistant Editor . . News Editor . . . Feature Editor . . . . . . Sports Editors . . . . Humor Editor ..... . Art Editor ..... . . . Production Managers . . . . Business Managers. . . . . A d visor .... . .... . . . .Janice Nelson . . . Edna Pykkonen . . ..... . Carol Hendrickson . . . . . . . . . .Shirley Mattson Ernest Bylkas, Harold Bergstedt ............JuneJohnson ............JoyceEditor Ervin Lassila, Alma Granholm . Dick Smith, Elvie Kinnunen . . . . . .Miss Katherine Andres Z ,,,.-an-I' if Art Editor, Joyce Kalli works on new cover scheme, G. A. A. 'M R -.t Wouldn't you like to know what they are talking about? FIRST ROW: Gwen Wick, Judy Nopola, Jeanette Bottila. Shirley Caeglske, Barbara Himango. SECOND ROW: Charlene Erkkila, Ellen Granholm, Clara Baisley, Shirley Lawson, Helen Granholm. THIRD ROW: lrene John- son, Maxine Helstrom, Marlene Lyytinen, Mary Johnson, Leona Llupakka, Donna Anttila, Beverly Nieminen. FOURTH ROW: Barbara Burggraff, Gail Nickila, Alice Hongisto, Barbara Juntunen, Carol Erickson. Patricia Oja, Sylvia l-lautaluoma. FIFTH ROW: Alma Granholm, Marian Nynas, Elvie Kinnunen, Carol Martin, Joyce Kalli, June Johnson, Janice Nelson, Carol Hendrickson, Shirley Mattson, Edna Pykkonen. Barbara lays one in. G. A. A. OFFICERS Seated: Carol Hendrickson, Edna Pykkonen, Janice Nelson, Standing: Shirley Mattson, Joyce Kalli, June Johnson, 36 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY X CAST OF CHARACTERS Donald Niemi .... Matt, the musical brother Barbara Himango . . Mary Jo, a young friend Carol Erickson .... Lexie, a young Miss Pat Oja ......... Arden, a local siren Orrie Stenroos .... Bill Henderson, a soldier Alice Hongisto ..... Prompter Mrs. Blanche Pergol . , Director 37 Sylvia Hautaluoma . Barbara Juntunen . Joyce Brander . . . Shirley Caeglske . . . Muriel, a talented sister Mrs, Holden, a producer Nola Fleming, actress mother Aunt Lydia, their old maid' aunt ' 1:- I 45 5. 4' X5 '31 69 1, , SENIOR CLASS PLAY At the time this page was due, the senior play had not as yet been selected. The above students reported to select a play. SEATED: Shirley Mattson, Elvie Kinnunen, Kay Juntunen, Carol Hendrickson, Carol Martin, Janice Nelson, Marian Nynas, Alma Granholm. STANDING: Darwin Bottila, June Johnson, Donald Terwey, Edna Pykkonen, Joel Nopola, Joyce Kalli, Roger Bottila, Ervin Lassila. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of Esko High School, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-five, considering ourselves thoroughly drilled in English, Social, and Agriculture, knowing that we are the peppiest and possibly the most lovable yet to enter or leave our beloved and beautiful school, wish to leave our last will and testament to be executed in order that follows: I, Harold Bergsfedt, leave my small shoes and my shyness to Carol Erickson. I, James Bergstedt, leave my skipping know how to Gerald Anderson, who doesn't know how. I, Darwin Bottila, leave my membership in the Sunset Club to Lois Duzan. I, Roger Bottila, leave my secret admirers to Robert Wiita. I, Ernest Bylkas, leave my opinions to Orrie Stenroos, in hopes that he will use them in Social next year. I, Norman Barney, leave to go to Cloquet. I, Alma Granholm, leave my daily jaunts to the post office to Sylvia Hautaluoma. I, Kenneth Hammarlund, leave my flirtatious ways to Eugene Lindquist. I, Carol Hendrickson, leave my big vocabulary to Eddie Hennum, who doesn't say much. We, June Johnson and Dick Smith, leave our extreme height and pepplness to Patricia Oja. We, Robert Johnson and WarnerJohnson, leave Irene Johnson. I, Ronald Korby, leave my sharpshooting ability to Freddie Anderson in hopes that he will make the Bombers next year. We, Ervin Lassila and Carol Martin, leave our famous giggles to Eleanore Blegen. I, Raymond Lawson, leave my wavy, blonde hair to Gerry Bohren. I, Shirley Mattson, leave my reign as Oueen of the Eskomos to a lucky junior girl. I, Janice Nelson, leave my position as editor of the Spotlight to Donald Niemi. I, Marion Nynas, leave my friendship ring to Karen Grubenla. We, the three Donalds--Rowe, Rontti, and Terwey, leave Donald Raisanen to carry on our name. I, Kathleen Juntunen, leave my cousin Barbara Juntunen, the last one in our generation to graduate. I, Joyce Kalli, leave my clarinet know how to Shirley Ceaglske who will carry on where I left off. I, Edna Pykkonen, leave myathletic ability and position as president of the G.A.A. to next year's most athletic girl. I, Elvie Kinnunen, leave my chuck1eslnXBookkeeping to Miss Andres in hopes that she will chuckle with next year's Seniors. I, Leslie Southworth, leave my good attendance in school to Joyce Brander. I, Ronald Waterhouse, leave my nickname Liberace to Edith and Ethel Pantsar. I, Joel Nopola, leave my wisecracks in Chemistry to Alice Honglsto. I, Arlin Debele, leave my humorous sayings to Barbara Himango, who isn't doing so bad with her own. 38 X PM Xi ,Q ,X Qikf-2 S, 4, Q BASKETBALL CHAMPS K! Ku U RONALD KORBY HAROLD BERGSTEDT SHERMAN JOHNSON ERNEST BYLKAS Sf COOPIN JOHNSON Coach 4-0 DONALD TERWEY JERRY ANDERSON JAMES BERGSTEDT DAVID MATTINEN B TEAM ROW 1: Dale Mattson, Duane Westling, Arnold Korby, Edwin Pantsar, Franklin Mannila. ROW 2: Phillip Maunu, Dan Bergstedt. Richard Terwey, Rodney Juntunen, Roger Pykkonen, Donald Sorenson. ROW 3: Patrick Dillon, Arthur Manisto, Norman Ikola, Davis Helberg, Robert Wiita, Coach Patrick Churchill. KNEELING: Franklin Liupakka. Managers Richard Smith and Kenneth Hammarlund pack bags for out-of- town trip. 41 FCJOTBALL SQUAD ff 35? 7?35g55aE37s,Q44f. 3 4 gag Q ' W - Q E 'Mi Xi- LZ, V ,,,E,i? i KAA, ,A 1A. if ,, S ,K .. 5-D W 75351 ffi?-on Q4 is FIRST ROW: Leslie Southworth, MichaelGerard, Wayne Dionoski, Arnold Korby, Richard Terwey, Gerald Sunnar- borg, Eugene Linquist, FranklinMannila, SECOND ROW: James Bergstedt, NormanBarney, Donald Ralsanen,Davis Helberg, Duane Westling, Ernest Bylkas, Oriie Stenroos, Robert Johnson, John Harney, Marvin Mattson, Donald Francisco. THIRD ROW: Pat Churchill, assistant coach, Coopin Johnson, basketball coach, assistant football coachg Sherman Johnson, Raymond Lawson, Ronald Waterhouse, Ronald Korby, Harold Bergstedt, Donald Tervvey, Norman Ikola, Arthur Manisto, Edwin Pantsar, Pat Dillon, Warner Johnson, Leslie Knuti, coach. A clash of helmets, a spike in the chest, and another taste of old mother earth . Football manager, David Mat- tinen, prepares first-aid kit for another foray in the field. 42 MING QU N , f E. 3 C bv--V H :xi f ,. Y N' .E M., A . M, W ,, Ah .ff f aff V , ,pr JA NICE NELSON KAY IUNTUNEN, MAID-oF-HONOR EEE 5 FS G- We EDNA PYKKONEN JUNE JOHNSON QUEEN SHIRLEY MA'rTsoN GERALD MAUNU, CROWN BEARER ' A CHEERLEADERS CAROL HENDRICKSON PAT OJA SHIRLEY MATTSON KAY JUNTUNEN LOIS DUZAN 44 GAIL NIC KILA MAVIS PYKKONEN ARLENE RIIHILUOMA MAJORETTES JEANETTE BOTT ILA EDNA PYKKONEN MARLENE MARY ANN JOHNSON LYY TINEN 45 BARBA BURGGR GWEN WIC K RA AFF I I In f-Q.-A , , ARCUND LINCOLN HIGH John Esko, engineer shows Abel and Hugo some of the intricate parts of our new heat- ing system. 3 W A , - r 1 ti , J A--was s N 5- if -an-4 . ln!!- Ronald Waterhouse, Log Editor, points out to Kay Juntunen, associate editor, the new Yearbook Achievement Award presented to the staff by the American Yearbook Com- pany. 5, -1 A A. ti 1, -ix u f , gg is . M ,ff ,A . . 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