Midland University - Warrior Yearbook (Fremont, NE)

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THE »933 WARRIOR Dorothy Kusfl 1932 Grid Queen Fifty-iix

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THE 1933 WARRIOR Ted Schuldt—A ship in trouble calls S.O.S. but an athlete in trouble calls Ted. He not only handled the equipment but aided in keeping discipline. Maurice Ellison—“Red” is the little red-headed halfback that knew where to run with the ball on offense and knew also the place to find an opponent. Delbert Jones—A varsity guard, fast enough to pull out to run interference for the fastest of runners. Garnic Davis—A center on both football and basketball teams. His lanky figure was always around to intercept passes and he performed the ball passing duties in great style. Marvin Obcrg—Only a sopho- more, but the best blocker on the team. His name went down on several all-conference lists as an outstanding tackle. Lauren Biffar—‘‘Biff” was out of the early games with a misbehaving leg but he accepted a job teaching the amateurs the rudiments of the game. A senior whom it will be hard to replace. Gus Koudcle— Smilin’ Gus was late in donning his jerkin and sack, but showed up well in all his games. He was the one man team at Schuy- ler previously. Laurence Zevitz—A small man with a second string jersey who caught the eye of the coach by his hard tackling and clever blocking. Although a small man. he is an elusive ball carrier. Lucian Fuhrmeister—A gangling freshman who holds fair promise of developing into a most able pivot man. William Nelson— Speck is a small man but clever and brainy enough to capitalize on his smaller build. His punts pulled the Mid- landers out of many a tough spot. Dean Hampton—A freshman quarterback who showed up well from his first day of practice. We're hoping he comes back to fill in Carlton’s and McMillen’s place. Ervin Engel—A running mate of Oberg’s at tackle. Bud’s tall, powerful frame has mowed down opposition on both interference and line play. ❖ •

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THE 1933 WARRIOR QUEEN OF THE GRIDIRON Heralded by two trumpeters and marching to the strains of “The King of the Gridiron played on the organ by Prof. Norman Goodbrod. the regal procession made its way up the stairs of Clemmons Hall, down the aisles and onto the platform in the chapel where the throne of the Queen of the Gridiron was erected amid a setting of flowers and Mid- land colors. Leading the formal procession was Miss Elfrida Petersen, the Grid Queen of 1931. The attendants of the new queen were Greta Polcnskc. Gertrude Kupfer. Dorothea Smith and Bernice Richter. Included in the royal retinue were members of the two pep organizations, the Warrior- ettes and Tomahawks, resplendent in their orange and black regalia, the four class presidents and the presi- dent of the Student Council. After the members of the proces- sion took their places around the queen's throne. Irvin Schwartz, pres- ident of the “M club, opened the impressive ceremony by explaining the history and traditions connected with the selecting and presenting of the Queen of the Gridiron. Nominees for the honor arc chosen by members of the “M” club which annually sponsors the ceremony. Midland students vote on the nominees. The co-ed receiving the most votes is named queen and the others become attendants. The identity of the chosen one is not revealed until the coronation takes place. After the talk given by the “M club president. Herman Bachr. presi- dent of the Student Council, introduced the Queen of the Gridiron for 1932, Her Highness, Miss Dorothy Kuscl. She was invested with her royal robe, crown and scepter by the past queen. Miss Petersen. As the queen took her place on the throne, the entire group of students and faculty members joined in singing: “Oh, Midland, dear Midland. We sing your praise today. We’ll follow you in all you do And loudly laud your name alway. Oh. Midland, dear Midland. To thee no love shall lack. We loudly sing and proudly fling T he orange and the black.” The queen was presented with a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthe- mums by Esther Weitkamp. vice- president of the Student Council. After this presentation the newly crowned queen gave a short talk of appreciation to the students and of encouragement to the grid squad. While the entire court” stood in homage, the 1932 Grid Queen started the royal recession from the platform. The crowning of the Grid Queen was begun in the fall of 1930 when Lorraine Lovgren was chosen to rule throughout the football season. The practice was continued in the autumn of 1931 when Elfrida Petersen re- ceived the crown. This, the third year of the celebration of the corona- tion. proved the most impressive and successful. Fifty-stvcn