Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1953 volume:

THE 1953 BULLDOG Published by The Senior Class cf Milbank High School Volume IX As we receive our MHS diplomas and step into the whirling activities of adult life, we will take with us the memory of a boy, who showed to each of us the way to full happiness in living. Often we will pause to remember this happy, laughing classmate as we knew him in the classroom, on the football field, basketball court, and cinder track. Mitch , as he was known to all, was fatally injured in a motor- cycle mishap on March 22 of this year as he was participating in a Welcome Home celebration for the Cinderella Bulldogs of the State Class A Basketball Tourna- ment. We feel a pang of regret in having had him snatched from us, yet, we find consolation in the belief that His design for Mitch could not be of this world. With our deepest sympathy for his parents, we fondly dedicate this 1953 Bulldog to his memory. CLASS HISTORY In 1941 sixty-seven little boys and gills started out their trek to reach just one of their many goals in life, graduating as the class of 1953. Operettas, plays, scouts, Y. C. L, glee clubs, and finally eighth grade graduation provided a full and eventful first eight grades. During the third grade the class had a teacher who had formerly been a Wave and, as a result, mor- ning exercises were held each day. Their last operetta, The Moon Maiden , was presented during the sixth grade. It was also during this year that they presented three one- act plays under the direction of Miss Alice Washtoak. The seventh and eighth grades were under the super- vision of Mr. Arthur Groeneveld. The eighth grade was probably one of the mest eventful of all the eight years. Under the direction of Miss Eakins, the class had a boys' and girls' glee club. This year also brought in a substitute teacher for one month. The class saw many an exciting moment under her direc- tion. Their graduation party and commencement finished out the year and their grade school educa- tion. The freshman year was filled with now and exciting experiences. The most memorable of these was being the first freshman class to enter the now building. Initiation was also a hiahlight of the freshman year. The “kilowatts were stiff from kneeling for many days following. Extra cur- ricular activities such as declam, de- bate, music, football, and basketball claimed quite a number of the fresh- men. Rod Wendt was the only fresh- man to receive a letter in football. Norman Moldenhauer and Rod Wendt received letters in basketball. The sophomore year was perhaps the quietest year the class of '53 spent during their high school car- eer. Extra-curricular activities again took up the better half of the time. Then came the junior year with all its hustle and bustle. The class pre- sented a three-act comedy, He Couldn't Marry Five . The junior- senior prom was held on April 26 after weeks of preparation and hard work. The theme they chose was “A Southern Plantation . Clif- ford Hceke, Ronald Ruediger, Ev- ron Karges, Elizabeth Orth, and Rosemary Eisenmenger were the students chosen to attend Boys' and Girls' State, respectively. The senior year brought with it its share of joy and sadness. Nadine Nerd and Evron Karges were chos- en royalty for the Homecoming fes- tivities. The State Basketball Tour- nament will never be forgotten by the seniors because of the fine show- ing the team made, Carl Johnson's record-breaking escapade, and it being the last game for the three senior cheerleaders who had fol- lowed their team for three consecu- tive years. The class was saddened by the death of Meredith Mitchell, an All- State football star. However, his memory will always be near and dear to the ones who knew him. On April 17 the class presented a three-act domestic comedy, “The Big Surprise . The week following the class took their Educational trip to the “Windy City of Chicago, leaving on April 23 and arriving home on April 26, happy and tired with memories to last them for life. The prom brought to a close the social activity of the senior class. On May 20 the class reached the end of their trek and 67 seniors gra- duated as the class of '53. No mat- ter what goal they may set out for next, as their class motto states, “If God is with us, who can be against us? Page 2 Rosemary Eisenmenger “A” Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Pep Band 2, 3. 4 Instrumental Solo 1, 2. 3, 4 Woodwind Quintet 3. 4 All-State Band 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Vocal Solo 4 All State Chorus 4 Girls’ Glee Club 2. 4 FHA 1. 2 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Girls’ State 3 First Alternate Girls’ Na- tion 3 Bulldog Staff 1. 2, (Page Ed- itor 3), (Co-editor 4) Press Club 3. 4 Annual Staff (Co-Editor 4) Quill and Scroll 3. 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 Declam 1, 2, 3, 4 Debate 1. 3, 4 National Forensics League 1. 2. 3. 4 First Alternate State DAR 4 American Legion Oratory State Contest 3 Girls’ Octette 3. 4 Office Girl 4 GAIL ANDERSON “A” Band 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 4 Flute Quartet 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 4 FHA 1. 2, 3 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play (Student Manager) Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Bulldog Staff 2, 3. (Page Ed- itor 4) Press Club 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Quill and Scroll 3, 4 Homecoming Attendant 2, 4 National Honor Society 3, (Vice-president 4) Declam 3 Debate 3 National Forensics League 3. 4 CLARICE KLOSTER “A” Band 2 (Secretary-treas- urer 3) (President 4) French Horn Quartet 2, 3. 4 Brass Sextet 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Vocal Solo 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1. 2 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 1. (Columnist 3) (Page Editor 4) Press Club (President 3). 4 Annual Staff 4 Quill and Scroll 4 Library Club President 4 Student Librarian 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 Government Day (Superin- tendent of Schools) Declam 3. 4 ‘B” Cheerleader 2 “A” Cheerleader 3, 4 AUGUST PETERSON Chorus 3. 4 Vocal Solo 3. 4 Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4 FFA 1. 2. 3 (President 4) Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Annual Staff 4 Library Club 3 Student Librarian 3 National Honor Society 4 Government Day (Mayor) Senior Class President All-State Chorus 4 FFA Judging Teams 1, 2, 3, 4 NADINE NORD Pep Band 2, 3, 4 “A” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Vocal Solo 2. 3. 4 Instrumental Solo 2, 3 Baton Twirling Solo 1, 2, 3 Girls’ Octette 3, 4 Girls’ Trio 3, 4 Flute Quartet 1, 2 Woodwind Quintet 3, 4 Drum Majorette 1. 2. 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1. 2. 3 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 1. 2, (Page Ed- itor 3). (Co-editor 4) Press Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Annual Staff (Co-editor 4) Quill and Scroll 3. 4 Homecoming Queen 4 National Honor Society 3, (Secretary 4) Student Council 1, (Presi- dent 4) Government Day (Register of Deeds) Declam 3 Office Girl 3 All-State Band 2, 4 All-State Chorus 4 CARL JOHNSON Entered Senior Year Chorus 4 Basketball 4 Football 4 Track 4 Vocal Solo 4 M Club 4 Page 3 CLIFFORD HOEKE Boys’ State 3 Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3. 4 M Club 3, 4 Track 1 JOHN JACOBS Basketball 1 Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 Football 1. 2. 3, 4 M Club 3, 4 Student Librarian 1, 2 DIANNE KARELS “A” Band 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 3, 4 Madrigals 2 Girls’ Octette 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club 2, 4 FHA 1, 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 1. 2, 3 Bulldog Staff 1, 2, 3. 4 Press Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Student Council 3, 4 Declam 1, 2, 3, 4 EVRON KARGES FFA 2. 3. 4 Boys’ State 3 Homecoming King 4 Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2 Football 2. 3. 4 M Club 2. 3, 4 Student Council 4 Track 2, 3 Government Day (Council- man — health officer) Senior Class secretary-treas- urer LAVONNE KOSSE A Band 3. 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Saxophone Ensemble 3, 4 Girls’ Glee club l. 2, 4 FHA 1, 2, 3. 4 Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1. 2 Pep Band 3. 4 LAWRENCE KRUGER Chorus 3. 4 Boys’ Glee Club (Secretary- treasurer 3), 4 FFA 1, 2, 3, (Vice-president 4) Senior Class Play Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2. 3, 4 M Club 3. 4 Student Council 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Senior class Vice-president FFA basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Senior Attendant of Mardi Gras” RUSSELL LANGE FFA 1, 2, 3, (Reporter 4) Senior Class Play Basketball 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2 Track 1, 2 Page 4 DOkOTHY LARSON “A” Band 1. 2. 3, 4 Pep Band 2, 3. 4 Flute Quartet 1. 2. 3, 4 Chorus 2 FHA 2, 3 Junior Class Play (Stage Manager) Senio' ciass Piay Pep Club 1. 2 Buildog Staff 4 Press Club 4 Annual Staff 4 National Honor Society 4 Student Council 3, (Secre- tary 4) Declam 3 Oiiic? Girl 3 JOHN LARSON Basketball 1, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1. 2, 3. 4 M Club 3. 4 Track 3, 4 Government Day (Sheriff) ARLYS LEDDY FHA 1. 2. 3. 4 Me.ry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Library Club 2 Student Librarian 1, 2 National Honor Society 4 Government Day (County Auditor) Office Girl NEIL LEWIS Ilo.necoming Attendant 1 4 Ba ketball 1 Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2. 3. 4 M Club 2, 3. 4 Track 1, 2 MARIAN MAXFIELD Chorus 2. 3. (Secretary- treasurer 4) Girls’ Gice Club 1. 3. 4 FHA 1. 2 Senior Class Play (Student Director) Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Bulldog Staff 2. 3. 4 Press Club 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Student Librarian 1 Naaonal Honor Society 4 KENNY McCULLOCH Entered Senior Year FFA 4 MARILYN MERTENS Girls’ Glee Club 2. 4 FHA 1, 2. 3, (Historian 4) Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1. 2, 3 Government Day (Clerk of Courts) Orfice Girl 4 BILL MERTENS Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4 FFA 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Class Play (Stage Manager) Intramurals 1, 2. 3. 4 Football 1, 4 Trark’ 1 FFA Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Page 5 SHIRLEY NORD Chorus 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 1 FHA 1. 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 1, 2. 3 MEREDITH MITCHELL “A” Band 1, 2, 3 Homecoming Attendant 2 Basketball 1, 2. 3 Football 1, 2. 3, 4 M Club 2. 3. 4 Track 2. 3. 4 Freshman Class Vice-Presi- dent JOANNE MONAHAN “A” Band 1. 2. 3. 4 Pep Band 1, 2, 3. 4 All-State Band 3. 4 Mixed Clarinet Quartet 3, 4 Instrumental Solo 3 Chorus 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1, 2. 3 Merry Stenos (President 4) Senior Class Play (Prompt er) Pep Club 1, 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 1. 2, 3, 4 Press Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Library Club (Vice-president 4) Student Librarian 1, 4 National Honor Society 4 Declam 1. 3 Quill and Scroll 4 GERALDINE MOSEY “A” Band 2, 3. 4 Pep Band 2. 3. 4 FHA 1. 2. 3 Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Office Girl 3 Press Club 4 ELIZABETH ORTH Chorus 2. 3, 4 All-State Chorus 4 Girls’ Octette 3, 4 Girls’ Trio 3, 4 Vocal Solo 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club 1. 3, 4 FHA 1 Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2, 3 Girls’ State 3 Bulldog Staff 1. 3, (Assistant Editor 4) Press Club 1. 2. (Secretary- treasurer 3), 4 Annual Staff 4 (Art Editor- Managing Editor) Quill and Scroll Student Librarian 1 National Honor Society 3. 4 Student Council 3 Treasurer of State Student Council 3. 4 Declam 1. 2, 3 Debate 1 National Forensics League 1, 2. 3, 4 Junior Class President Office Girl 4 Extemporaneous Speaking 3 DELAINE MEYER FHA 1. 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 2. 3 BERNARD NORD Basketball 1 Intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2. 3. 4 M Club 2. 3, 4 Student Council 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Government Day (States At- torney) GEORGENE MOSEY Girls’ Glee Club 3 FHA 1. 2. 3 Pep Club 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 3, 4 Press Club 4 Declam 1. 2, 3, 4 Debate 2. 3 National Forensics League 2. 3, 4 Page 6 .‘ARIAN PEPKA C. o us 2, 3 Vocal Soio 2 Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2 FilA 1, 2. 3. 4 Ftp Ciub 1. 2, 3 JANICE PESCHONG FHA 1 Merry Stenos 4 Declam 4 Debate 4 Office Girls 4 RODNEY POLZIN L.bra y Club 3 Laskctball 1, 2 l oo. ball 1 ii.ra.uurais 1. 2 T.ack 2 o.u en. Librarian 3 CHARLES PURDY FFA 1. 2. 3. 4 MARJORIE REINERS Cnoius 1. 2. 3. 4 Gills’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 F.IA 1. 2. 3. 4 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play Pep Club 2. 3 Bu.ldog Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Library Club 2 Student Librarian 1, 2 National Honor Society 3. (President 4) Student Council 4 Dcclam 1, 3. 4 Debate 3. 4 National Forensic League 3, (President 4) Extemporaneous Speaking 4 Office Girl 4 American Legion Oratory 4 Vocal Solo 3, 4 JIM JONES Intramurals 2 Student Librarian 1 DONALD REYNEN Boys’ Glee Club 4 Library Club 3 Student Librarian 3 Basketball 1. 2. 3 Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 M Club 3. 4 Track 1, 2. 3. 4 KENNETH REINERS Chorus 3. 4 Vocal Solo 3. 4 Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4 FFA 1, 2, (Treasurer 3), 4 Intramurals 1. 2, 3 Government Day (Council- man) Jumo. Class Vice-president Page 7 RON RUEDIGER Chorus 3 Boys’ Glee Club 4 Boys’ State 3 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 3 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1. 2 M Club 1, 2, 3, (Secretary- treasurer 4) Track 1, 2, 3. 4 Sophomore Class Secretary- treasurer GLORIA SPIERING “A” Band 2, 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4 Instrumental Solo 3, 4 Saxophone Ensemble 2. 3, 4 Vocal Solo 2, 3. 4 Madrigals 2 Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4 FHA 1. 2 Pep Club 2, 3 Bulldog Staff 1, 2. 3, 4 Press Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 National Honor Society 4 Merry Stenos 4 Pep Band 2. 3. 4 MARILYN SIEWERT “A” Band 2. 3. 4 Chorus 3, (President 4) Girls’ Octette 3, 4 Vocal Solo 3, 4 Saxophone Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Instrumental Solo 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1 Merry Stenos (Secretary- treasurer 4) Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2, (Secretary- treasurer 3) Bulldog Staff 1, 2 Annual Staff 1, 4 Student Librarian 1. 4 Homecoming Attendant 3 National Honor Society 4 Government Day (County Treasurer) Declam 2, 3 Debate 1 National Forensics League 1, 2. 3, 4 Sophomore Class Secretary- treasurer Senior Attendant of “Mardi Gras” “B” Cheerleader 2 “A” Cheerleader 3, 4 DENNIS SKOOG FFA 1, 2. 3, 4 Football 1 GWENDOLYN STEMSRUD “A” Band 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 2, 3. 4 Chorus 2. 3, 4 Mixed Clarinet Quartette 3, 4 Instrumental Solo 3 Vocal Solo 3. 4 All State Band 3 Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 4 FHA 1, (Treasurer 2), 3, (President 4) Junior Class Play Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 2, 4 Press Club 4 National Honor Society 4 Declam 3, 4 Style Queen 3 “Voice of Democracy” 3 American Legion Oratory 4 State Homemaker 4 LAUREN STEEGE “A” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Chorus 1, 2. 3, (Vice-presi- dent 4) Baritone solo 3, 4 Boys’ Octette 3. 4 All State Chorus 4 Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4 Senior Class Play Annual Staff 4 Student Librarian 1 Iniramurals 1. 3. 4 Debate 1 BOB SPLINTER FFA 1, 2, 3, (Sentinel 4) Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Intramurals 1. 2, 3, 4 Football 1. 2 Government Day (Council man) FFA State Judging Team DARLENE THIELE “A” Band 2, 3, 4 Pep Band 2. 3, 4 Cornet Trio 4 Brass Sextet 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1, 2. 3, (Treasurer 4) Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1, 2, (Vice-presi dent 3) Page 8 RODERICK WENDT FFA 1. 2. 3 (Secretary 4) Homecoming Attendant 2. 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3 Intramurals 1. 2 Football 1. 2 (Co-captain 4) M Club 1. 2, (Treasurer 3). (Pr:sident 4) Track 1, 2 Freshman Class President FFA Judging Teams 2. 3 DICK WHITLOW Boys’ Glee Club 4 FFA 2, 3. 4 Basketball 1 Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4 Football 1 M Club 3 FFA Basketball 2. 3. 4 VIRCHELLA THORKELSON “A” Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Pep Band 1. 2, 3. 4 All-State Band 2, 3 Navy Band 4 French Horn Quartet 3. 4 Woodwind Quintet 3, 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Mixed Quartet 3. 4 Instrumental Solo 1. 2. 3 Vocal Solo 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 3. 4 FHA 1. 2 Pep Club. 1, 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 2. 3. 4 Press Club 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Student Council 2. 4 Declam 2 “B” Cheerleader 2 KATHERINE WILLMS Entered Senior Year NORMAN MOLDENHAUER FFA 1, 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 Intramurals 3. 4 Football 3. 4 M Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Track 3. 4 Government Day (Council- man. Chief of Police) Sophomore Class President ADRIENNE BRAKKE •A” Band 1, 2. 3. 4 Chorus 3. 4 Flute Quartet 2. 3, 4 Pep Band 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1. 2, 3 Merry Stenos (Vice-presi- dent 4) Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Bulldog Staff 1. 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Student Librarian 1 Homecoming Attendant 4 National Honor Society 4 Government Day (Council- man. City Treasurer) Declam 3 Freshman Class Secretary- treasurer Press Club 3 JAMES ADEN FFA 1. 2. 3. 4 JIM ANGERHOFER FFA 1. 2, 3, 4 State Judging Contest 3 National Judging Contest 3 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2. 3. 4 M Club 1. 2. 3, 4 Track 1, 2. 3 Page 9 MARILYN EOCK FHA 1, 2. 4 Mcrrv Sic nos 4 Pep Club 1 MYRNA BOERGER Chorus 3 FHA 1. 2. 3, 4 Pep Club l. 2, 3 Student Librarian 1 NEAL EOERGER Library Club 1. 2. 3 basketball 1. 2 Intra murals 1 S uuent Librarian 1, 2. 3 Stud.nt Manager. Athletics 3 CLARENCE BOICE “A” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 3 Boys’ Glee Club 3 FFA 1. 2, 3. 4 In.ramurals 1. 2, 3 M Club 4 Track 3. 4 I;ep Eand 2. 3. 4 FRED CHALOUPKA FFA 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball 1. 2, 3 intramurals 1. 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2. 3, 4 M Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Track 1, 2. 3. 4 JIMMY CHRISTIANS FFA 1. 2. 3. 4 Library Club 3 Student Librarian 3 Intramurals 1. 2. 3, 4 Football 4 FFA Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 ARLENE CROYMANS A” Ban j 2. 3, 4 Clarinet Quartet 4 Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1 Merry Stenos 4 Ftp Club 1. 2. 3 Pep Band 3. 4 Chorus 3. 4 CAROLYN DAVIS Chorus 2. 3. 4 Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4 FHA 1. 2 Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1. 2 Page 10 } A3DZLLE FENNER I IA 1, 2. 3. 4 Merry Stenos 4 P p Club 1, 2, 3 31u c:i: Librarian 1 RAMONA FINNEGAN Girls’ Glee Club 1 FHA 1, 2, 3, (Secretary 4) Pep Club 1. 2, 3 Bulldog Staff 1 Office Girl 3 LAVERNA HANSEN “A” Band 2. 3. 4 Woodwind Quintet 3. 4 Instrumental Solo 3. 4 Chorus 2, 3. 4 Mixed Quartet 3, 4 Piano Solo 2. 3, 4 Vocal Solo 3, 4 Accompanist 1. 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Glee Club. 1. 4 FHA 2. 3 Merry Stenos 4 Junior Class Play Senior Class Play Pep Club 2, 3 Bulldog staff (Columnist 3), (Exchange Editor 4) Press Club 3. 4 Annual Staff Business Man- ager Quill and Scroll 4 National Honor Society 3. 4 Government Day (Council- man, City Auditor) Declam 2, 3, 4 Debate 2 National Forensics League 4 Junior Class Secretary treasurer “B” Cheerleader 2 A” Cheerleader 3. 4 ARDELL GORE FHA 2. 3. 4 Pep Club 2. 3 RUTH GOMMER Girls’ Glee Club 4 FHA 1, 2. 3. 4 Merry Stenos 4 Pep Club 1. 2. 3 Library Club 3 Student Librarian 3 Office Girl 2 JIM FORMAN FFA 1. 2, 3, 4 M Club 3. 4 Track 3 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: August Peterson, Lawrence Kruger, Evron Karges. Page 11 JUNIORS Tom Ahles LaVonne Anderson Rose Angerhofer Rosemary Barlage I ee Bear LaValle Berkner Tom Bleser James Boekelheide Vivian Bryngelson Marian Bray Janet Bunting Maurice Ch istenscn Janet Davis Jane Ebsen Gloria Ekern Gertrude Engelson Richard Flanery John Flittie Bstty Folk Carol Folk Marie Fonder Dale Foss Max Gonzenbach Marlow Grabow James Gugin Dale Hagan Joanne Harwick Lorraine Heffernan George Johanson James Johns Jerome Johnson David Judge Shirley Jurgens Mary Lou Keller Marjorie Killion Carol Knock Sheldon Konstant Lallas Kosse LaVerne Kruger Kay Lindell May Mikkelson Dorothy Nensteil Darrel Nord LaVonne Nord Deraid Olson Rose Olson Chadron Orton Eugene Patnoe John Peters Elroy Pettyjohn Ivadell Raebel Sue Reeve Connie Remund Donna Reynen Wallace Runge Betty Schulz Dorothy Schwandt Esther Schweer Elaine Skaarer Richard Smith Leonard Spanjers John Stengel Darlene Sudbery Evelyn Thompson Joan Van Veen Arlene Wcllnitz Marlene Westphal Darwin Zirbel Not pictured— Elaine Shaffer Not stopping to rest, the class of '54 ncs reached third base in the game of ed- ucation. This by far has been the most important and most exciting year for the juniors. The two most important events of the year, the From and the class play, went off without a hitch. Representative of the ex- cellent class spirit was the record-breaking gate receipts at the jun cr class play. In addition, the play, Finders Creepers, was an outstanding success from the stage. The most exciting event to most peo- ple was the Junior-Senior prom. Despite all the work and worry in those last few hectic days, the juniors took time to be mighty proud of themselves. The class had a job on its hands because it was to be the biggest prom in the school's history, serving nearly 200 people at the banquet in a classic Rhapsody in Blue setting. Without much ado the juniors are perfectly willing to give up their right and privilege to watch and criticize and take up their role as leaders. .'UNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Jack Stengc', Jim Boekelheide, Dale Hagan Page 13 SOPHOMORES Ruth Althaus James Anderson Donna Boerger Yvonne Boheman Stanley Bohn Elizabeth Brotzel Robert Brown Shi ley Bruner Ronald Dehne Carol Dorale Lyle Dornbusch Charles Falk Warren Falk James Farrell Lucille Flack William Forman Edward Germain Joan Gill Charles Gommer Melvin Hall Eugene Hamilton Cuane Hammon Margaret Huben Joey Lou Jensen Richard June Betty Kasuske June Keller Duane Kockx Yvonne Kuper James Lad wig Lawayne Lad wig 1.0 ctta Manning Janice McCulloch Reger McCulloch Joan Menze Now that the sophomore class has its feet firmly planted in high school life, its representation in extra-curricular activities has expanded into new fields. The boys participated in FFA, foctbaU, basketball, intramurals, and track. Three of the boys are member 3 cf tho M club. The girls took active part in FHA, declam, debate, newspaper werk, and E team cheerleading. Both boys and girls were in band, chorus, the glee clubs and Library Club. Tho cochs elected as president of their class, Glenn Robel; vice- president, June Keller; and secretary-t cacurcr, Larry Van Ray. LaWayne SOPHOMORE CLASS OrrICERS l f! o rlghLarry Van Ray, June Keller, Glen Robel. HOMECOMING Ladwig was sophomore Student Council delegate. Homecoming attendants were Audrey Redman and Jim Farrell. Although we always hate to leave another school year behind, the present sophomores are looking forward to becoming upperclassmen next fall; and we are sure that in their junior year they will continue their striv- ing to make the Class o: '55 an outstanding one. William Meyer Janice Mitchell Margaret Nef Joyca Neilsen Audrey Redman Gladys Reiners Glenn Robel Caroline Runge Annabelle Schliesman Roselyn Schmitt Marlene Seim Wayne Senkbeil Donald Smith Marion Thomas Jean Storm Ann Tuchschrrer Larry Van Ray Donald Veen Elaine Wendt Donald Whitlow Msrl Foss Mary Gaivey Not pictured— Richard Anderson Kenneth Carr Howard Dockter Orville Dockter Gene McKernan Earl Smith Patricia Tillemans Pago 15 FRESHMEN Robert Ahles Robert Beck John Boerger Milton Bohlen Donald Bray Ronald Buesher Juanita Christensen Clarice Dobson Stanley Dockter Feter Farley Deanna Fenhaus Leonard Folk Gerald Folk Lucille Folk Dale Fonder Marjorie Giessinger Ruth Gonzenbach Karen Griffin Deanna Hamman Shirley Harder Russell Hoeke Kay Hogan Luverne Hofhenke Darla June Ann Jurgens George Jurgens Theodore Kaden Charles Kargleder Dalton Kasuske Kenneth Kasuske Monte Kasuske Samuel Kasuske Carol Koepke Edward Konshak David Kruger Although the class of '56 has been a part of MHS for only one year, it has been well represented in many activities. Students were active in FFA, FHA, Bulldog paper, vocal music, and band. A large percentage of boys participated in football and basketball with a turnout of fourteen for track. Page 16 The f reshies received their first taste of social life the night of September 17, initiation night. Homecoming attendants were Byron Reents and Donna Williams; candidates for the Mardi Gras Duke and Duchess were Neil Nelson and Sandra Strobl. Officers elected for the year were Karen Grif- fin, president; Donna Williams, vice-president; and Geraldine McFarland, secretary. Ruth Gonzenbach represented the freshmen at Student Council meet- ings. In just three years this class will be able to look back into the past and remember themselves as the “struggling frosh of '53. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Donna Williams. Karen Griffin, Geraldine McFarland. Gene Leddy Larry Lewis Allen Liebe Kenneth Martel Nickolas McCulloch Geraldine McFarland Elizabeth McKernan Judith Meyers Beverly Monahan David Mosey Neil Nelson Charlotte Olson Bruce Orton Richard Patnoe Lorraine Pepka Dale Raebel Byron Reents Stanley Reiners Deanna Schmieg DeVern Schween Evelyn Schweer Cynthia Selchert Richard Selgeby Donna Senkbeil Elton Shauf Bernard Schoon Joan Smith Janice Splinter Dale Strege Mary Storm Sandra Strobl Gerald Thaden Harold Thaden Charles Thompson Gene Torness Evelyn Valentine Carol Vogel Duane Wellnitz Martin Wellnitz Marilyn Willett Donna Williams Page 17 SCHOOL BOARD Roy Nord, Martin Englert, Floyd Koch, John Mayries, Norman Graves, Walter Raebel, Mrs. L. C. Hendrick. Mr. A. B. Campbell Principal Mr. H. E. Marquette Superintendent GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY Miss Baihy, Miss Purdy, Miss Kraling, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Bruce, Miss Ustrud, Miss Beckwith. Miss Lee, Miss Wirkus, Mr. Kessler. Not pictured: Miss Hendrickson. Page 19 FACULTY These who gave their all that we might leave MHS and take our pla- ces in the world fitted for the life before us. Mrs. Margaret Flittie Commercial Mrs. M. 0. Glorvick English, Latin Mr. Allan Quail History, Drivers’ Training, Athletics Mr. Francis Smith Science, Assistant Coach Mrs. Lennart Johnson School Nurse Mrs. Eileen Peterson Homemaking. FHA Mr. Elmer Moe Mathematics, Dramatics Mr. Leo Dolan Athletics Page 20 FACULTY Mr. Alan Swanson English, Speech, Forensics Mr. Merrill Sly Social Science, Dramatics Mr. Harold White Agriculture, Noon Athletics, FFA Mr. Maynard Anderson Vocal Music, Music Appreciation Miss Mary Beck Girls’ Physical Education Mr. John Duerre Science. Visual Education Mr. Donald Heidepriem Band, Mathematics Miss Alice Washtoak Librarian Mr. Wendell Wiley English, “Bulldog” Paper and Annual Page 21 COUNTY OFFICERS—STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Back row left to right: Stearns Tait, Bernard Nord, John Lar- son. Mr. Campbell. Front row left to right: Nadine Nord, Marilyn Mertens, Clarice Kloster, Arlys Leddy, Marilyn Siewert. CITY OFFICERS—STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY Back row left to right: Evron Karges, Kenneth Reiners, Nor- man Moldenhauer. Bob Splinter, August Peterson, Mr. Davenport. Front row left to right: LaVerna Hansen, Adrienne Brakke. STUDENT COUNCIL In a democratic country there is a voice of the people and it is shown in Milbank High School through the Stu- dent Council and Student Government Day. Through these two organizations, stu- dents develop qualities of good leadership and gain a working knowledge of their Left to right around the table: Sue Reeve, Dorothy Larson, government. Jack Stengel, Virchella Thorkelson, LaWayne Ladwig, Evron Karges, Lawrence Kruger, Nadine Nord, Dianne Karels, Mar- jorie Reiners. Ruth Gonzenbach, Mr. Campbell. Not pictured. Bernard Nord. Page 22 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Back row: Len Spaniers. Dale Hagan, August Peterson, Max Gonzenbach, John Flittie, Elizabeth Orth. Second ow: Gloria Spiering, Adrienne Brakke, Arlys Leddy, LaVerna Han- sen, Marjorie Killion, Marilyn Siewert, Gwendolyn Stemsrud, Marian Maxfield, JoAnne Monahan, Dorothy Larson, Clarice Kloster. Darlene Sudbery. Seated: Nadine Nord, Marjorie Reiners, Gail Anderson, Rosemary Eisen- menger. Leadership, service, scholarship, and character are the qualities of upper classmen selected for the Na- tional Honor Society. Officers of the Keystone chapter were Marjorie Reiners, president; Gail Anderson, vice-president; and Nadine Nord, secretary. Quill and Scroll, honorary jour- nalistic society, is one of our young- er organizations. It is the aim of this club to increase interest in the high school publications. As a spec- ial project the Quill and Scroll spon- scred the Reporter of the Month, an honor given to one reporter who had done notable work in journal- ism. QUILL AND SCROLL Back row left to right: LaVerna Hansen, Dale Hagan, John Flittie, Gail Ander- son, Clarice Kloster. Front row left to right: Virchella Thorkelson, Nadine Nord, Rosemary Eisen- menger, JoAnne Monahan, Dorothy Larson. Not pictured-—Elizabeth Orth. Page 23 PAPER STAFF Back row. left to right: Carole Dorale, Lucille Flack, Audrey Redman, Adrienne Brakke, Mar- garet Nef, June Keller, Beverly Monahan, Dorothy Larson, James Gugin, David Judge. Middle row, left to right: Gloria Spiering, Mary Garvey, Karen Griffin, Geraldine McFarland. Sue Reeve, Geraldine Mosey, Virchella Thorkels on, Carol Vogel, JoAnne Monahan. Marjorie Reiners. Seated, left to right: John Flittie, Dale Hagan, Nadine Nord, Rosemary Eisenmenger, Gail An- derson, LaVerna Hansen, Clarice KLoster. Not pictured: Elizabeth Orth. Meeting deadlines with news stories, columns, features and editorials was the task of the thirty-two members of the MHS newspaper, the Bull- dog . Nine times throughout the school year students, with the help of Mr. Wendell Wiley and the Milbank Herald Advance, have published our paper. Serving on the staff were: Co-editors—Rosemary Eisenmenger and Nadine Nord; Assistant Edi- tor—Elizabeth Orth; page editors—1, Dale Hagan; 2, Clarice Kloster; 3, John Flittie; 4, Gail Anderson; Business Manager—LaVerna Hansen; Columnists—Dorothy Larson, Virchella Thorkelson, Sue Reeve, and Jo Anne Monahan. All others were reporters. PlIB CLUB _ , j .June Keller, Lucille Flack, Margaret Nef, Beverly Monahan, Elizabeth Orth, David Judge, John Flittie, Geraldine Mosey and Sue Reeve. Second row: Gail Anderson, Carol Dorale, Mary Garvey, Carol Vogel, Geraldine McFarland, Gloria Spiering, JoAnne Monahan, Nadine Nord and Rosemary Eisenmenger. Sitting: Dorothy Larson, Audrey Redman, Dale Hagan and James Gugin. The Pub Club, press organization of the staff, met several times dur- ing the year. Page 24 ANNUAL STAFF Seated: Gail Anderson, Clarice Kloster, Rosemary Eisenmenger, Nadine Nord, Dorothy Larson. Standing: JoAnne Monahan. August Peterson, Marilyn Siewert, Lauren Steege, Geraldine Mosey, Ronald Ruediger, Gloria Spiering, Adrienne Brakke, Dianne Karels. It has been the aim of this year's staff to make this an annual that their class will treasure in remembrance of their high school days. Co-editors—Rosemary Eisenmenger and Nadine Nord. Staff included Dianne Karels, Dorothy Larson, Adrienne Brakke, Mari- lyn Siewert, Ron Ruediger, Elizabeth Orth, August Peterson, Lauren Steege, Gail Anderson, loAnne Monahan, LaVerna Hansen, Geraldine Mosey, Gloria Spiering, Margie Reiners, and Gwen Stemsrud. M H S Drivers Win First In State Looking proudly at the team trophy they won in the first state driving contest are these mem- bers of the MHS team and their coach. Left to right are Clifford Hoeke, William Mertens, Coach Allan Quail, Norman Moldenhauer, and Neil Lewis. Page 25 F F A Back row, left to right: Maurice Christenson, Rod Wendt, Charles Purdy, Richard Whitlow Charles Gommer Russell Lange, James Aden, Norman Moldenhauer. Lee Bear, Bob Splinter, Jim Angerhofer susk?6Derafd FoikAu®us Peterson' I-aVcrne Kruger, Kenneth Carr. Donald Whitlow, Dalton Ka- Second row from back, left to right: Kenneth McCulloch, Melvin Hall, Stanley Bohn. Kenneth Kasuske, James Farrell, Derald Olson, Clarence Bo ice. Kenneth Reiners. Lawrence Kruger, Samuel Kasuske, Ronald Dehne. Stanley Reiners. Roger McCulloch, John Peters, Dennis Skoog. Second row, left to right: Mr White. Leonard Folk, Dale Foss, Robert Brown. Evron Karges. William Mertens, Warren Falk. Richard Anderson. Nickolas McCulloch. Monte Kasuske David £uUf?er,DJameST Anderson, Jimmy Christians, Chad ron Orton, Wayne Senkbeil, Harold Thadcn, Gerald made, Byron Keents. Front row left to right: Elton Shauf. Bruce Orton. Dale Angerhofer, Donald Veen, Stanley Dock- ter Gerald Folk William Meyer. LaVerne Hofhen ke, James Tuchscherer, Robert Beck, Lawayne Ladwig, Howard Doekter, Orville Dockter, Glen Robel, Gene Leddy, Charles Kargleder, Duane Wellnitz This year the F. F. A. had the largest chapter in the state with a mem- bership of eighty-two. Officers for the season were, president and district president, August Peterson; vice president, Lawrence Kruger; secretary, Roderick Wendt; treas- urer, Kenneth Reiners; reporter, Russell Lange; and sentinel, Robert Splint- er. In October the livestock judging team, consisting of James Angerhof- er, Arlo Christians, and August Peterson, entered the national livestock judging contest in Kansas City, Mo. They were awarded a silver emblem plaque for their work. Ways of raising money included the selling of hot dogs at football games, selling magazine subscriptions, selling cement hog troughs, and building farm equipment. Six boys received the State Farmer degree. They were: James Anger- hofer, Russell Lange, William Mertens, Rod Wendt, August Peterson, and Kenneth Reiners. Page 26 F H A Back row, left to right: Carol Folk, Audrey Redman. Mary Jane Storm, Esther Schweer, Carol Knock. Ramona Finnegan. Rose Angerhofer, Marian Thomas, Rosemary Barlage. Ruth Gommer, De- Laine Meyer, June Keller, Joan Menze, Janet Bunting, Loretta Manning, Lucille Flack, Shirley Nord, Mrs. Peterson. Second row from back, left to right: Carole Dorale. Darlene Thiele, Kay Lindell, Arlys Leddy, Jane Ebsen. Judy Valentine. Marie Fonder, Betty Schultz. Elaine Skaarer, Marjorie Reiners, Marian Pepka, Marilyn Bock. Joan Smith, Evelyn Schweer. Juanita Christianson, Deanna Fenhaus, La- Vonne Kosse, Evelyn Thompson. Third row. left to right: Shirley Bruner, Carol Vogel, Ann Tuchscherer. Darleen Sudbery, Joan Van Veen, LaVonne Anderson, Yvonne Bohman. Gwendolyn Stemsrud, Annabelle Schliesman, Beverly Monahan. Cynthia Selchert, Joan Gill. Joan Storm, Carol Koepke, Janet Davis. Arlene Wellnitz, Marilyn Willet. Front row, left to right: Vivian Bryngelson. Myrna Boerger, Marilyn Mertens, Gertrude Engelson, Joanne Harwick, Donna Williams, Betty Brotzel. Gladys Reiners, Ardelle Fenner, Betty Folk. Mary Keller, Roselyn Schmitt, Janice McCulloch. Shirley Jurgens, Donna Reynen, Geraldine McFarland. '52-'53 found the Future Homemakers of America busier than ever as under the guidance of Mrs. Peterson they entered into many projects. Highlight of the Homemakers' year was the Style Review and Moth- ers' Tea held this spring. Carol Knock was crowned Style Queen of the oc- casion as the mothers viewed the accomplishments of their daughters dur- ing the year. Gwen Stemsrud was outstanding in her FHA work as she received the coveted State Homemaker Degree. Several received their Junior Home- maker Degrees. Other activities included sending a box to the Crippled Children's Home in Sioux Falls and operating a concession during the solo and ensemble music contest here in February. Serving as president was Gwen Stemsrud; secretary, Ramona Finnegan; and treasurer, Darlene Thiele. Page 27 DEBATE DECLAM Standing left to right: Tom Bleser, David Judge, Marjorie Reiners. Seated left to right: Rosemary Eisenmenger, Dale Hagan, June Keller, Mary Garvey. 3 d row left to right: Marjorie Reiners, Esther Schweer, June Keller, Rosemary Barlage, Margaret Nef. 2nd row left to right: Darlene Sudbery, Au- drey Redman, LaVerna Hansen, Mary Garvey. Seated left to right: Clarice Kloster, Dale Hagan, David Judge, Rosemary Eisenmenger. '52-'53 found MHS students active in speech activities where marks of high achievement were attained under Mr. Swanson's guidance. Dave Judge climaxed the declam season by winning a superior rat- ing in state competition. At various contest levels, Rosemary Eisenmenger rated excellent in regional competition and Georgene Mosey and Dale Hagan received excellent ratings in the district contest. These four won in local competition over a large field. Dale Hagan received honorable mention in the state Voice of Demo- cracy radio-speaking contest while LaVerna Hansen reached the state level in American Legion Oratory. Debate provided an opportunity for travel as well as learning as the debaters, accompanied by Mr. Swanson, took part in tournaments in Moorhead and Madison, Minnesota, Watertown, Mitchell, Brookings, Ver- million, and finally the state tournament in Pierre. Fifth place in a field of twelve was captured by the state A tourney team made up of Dale Hagan and Rosemary Eisenmenger, who argued both sides of the question against teams from towns far-outclassing Milbank in size. Rosemary finished second of eight contestants in state A girls' ex- temp. N. F. L. Back row left to right: Rosemary Eisenmenger, La- Verna Hansen, Dale Hagan, David Judge. June Keller, Mary Garvey. Front row left to right: Marjorie Reiners, Elizabeth Orth, Marilyn Siewert. Gail Anderson. Page 28 The original topic of the year, used for discussion, per- tained to world government generally. The final topic for debate selected was Resolv- ed: That the Atlantic Pact Na- tions Should Form a Federal Union. The NFL, an honorary speech association, increased its membership this year as more students were drawn in- to the circle of speech activi- ties. MERRY STENOS 1st row: Caroline Davis, Ardell Fenner, Adrienne Brakke, Ruth Gommer. Darlene Thiele, Gail Anderson. 2nd row: Marilyn Siewert. Clarice Kloster, Marjorie Reiners, Janice Peschong, Marilyn Bock 3rd row: Geraldine Mosey, Nadine Nord, Glo.ia Spiering, Arlene Croymans, Marilyn Mertens, Rosemary Eisenmenger. Back row: JoAnne Monahan, Mrs. Flittie, LaVerna Hansen, Arlys Leddy, LaVonne Kosse. One of the busiest clubs in MHS, the Merry Stenos performed 125 jobs of mimeographing, dittoing, and straight typing for the faculty and stu- dents this year. In addition, they purchased a new IBM electric typewriter and rented a Dictaphone machine. Heading this active organization was lo Anne Monahan as president, Adrienne Brakke as vice-president, and Marilyn Siewert as secretary-treasurer. Their annual banquet was held on May 5 at the Ortonville Country Club. LIBRARY CLUB Last row left to right: Clarica Kloster, Esther Schweer, Loretta Manning, June Keller. Joan Menze, Darleen Sudbery. Third row. left to right' Shirley Jurgens, Ivas'ell Rachel, Rose Olson Ruth Gonzcnbach, JoAnne Monahan, Miss Washtoak. Second row, left to right: Betty Brotzel, Betty Folk, Mary Garvey. Joey Lou Jensen. First row, left to right: Earl Smith, Gene McKernen, Allan Liebe. Striving for better organization in both the high school and grade school libraries, the Library Club has worked very efficiently throughout the school year. Executive officers were Clarice Kloster, president; Jo Anne Monahan, vice-president, and Ruth Gonzenbach, secretary. Page 29 BAND FLUTES: Nadine Nord, piccolo; Dorothy Larson, Margaret Nef, Adrienne Brakke, Gail Ander- son, Mary Anne Burges, Ruth Gonzenbach. OBOE, LaVerna Hansen. CLARINETS, John Stengel, Ivadell Raebel. Lauren Steege. Marjorie Killion. Larry Van Ray. James Boekelheide, Geraldine Mosey. Gene Torness. Sheldon Konstant. Ixtrraine Heffernan, Caroline Runge, Judy Meyer, Merle Foss, Ann Jurgens, Janice Splinter, Rochelle Spiering, Agnes Nord. ALTO CLARINET, Gwendolyn Stemsrud. BASS CLARINET, JoAnn Monahan. BASSOON, Rosemary Eisenmenger. ALTO SAXOPHONES. Gloria Spiering, Mary Ellen Garvey, Chervl Peterson. TENOR SAXOPHONE, Marilyn Siewert. BARITONE SAXOPHONE, LaVonne Kosse. CORNETS, Elroy Pettyjohn. Darlene Thiele, Max Gonzenbach, Wal- lace Runge, James Farrell, Carol Hendrick, Virginia Dailey. TRUMPET, Tom Bleser. TYMPANI AND MARIMBA. James Randall. FRENCH HORNS, Virchella Thorkelson, Clarice Kloster. Audrey Red- man, Dale Raebel, Audrey Siewert. TROMBONES, Clarence Boice, Carol Knock, Bernita Larson, Ron- alid Buescher, Carol Vogel, Sandra Meadows. BARITONES, LaVonne Anderson, Dallas Kosse. Beverly Monahan. William Meyers. BASSES. Dianne Karels, Lavern Kruger, Joyce Nielson. PERCUSSION (Drums), Connie Remund, Joel Johns, Karen Griffin. Band members, under the direction of Donald Heidepriem, started pre- paring for the fall marching season with marching drills, which enabled the band to make a commendable performance at football games. The climax of the marching season came with the Homecoming festivities on October 16. The next day the band journeyed to Brookings to participate in the Hobo Day Parade. The annual band carnival with the theme of Mardi Gras was held on November 7. The coronation of Tom Ahles and Rosemary Barlage as Duke and Duchess of Mardi Gras with attending Prince Larry Selgeby and Prin- cess Virginia Dailey climaxed the carnival. On the evening of February 24, the band presented their Winter Con- cert. JoAnne Monahan, Nadine Nord, Rosemary Eisenmenger and Elroy Pet- tyjohn took part in the All-State Band held at Huron March 23 and 24. Members chose as their president, Clarice Kloster; vice-president, Jim Gugin; secretary, Max Gonzenbach, and joAnne Monahan and Nadine Nord as librarians. Page 30 MIXED CHORUS Back row, left to right: Ronald Dehne. Kenneth Reiners, August Peterson. Jerry Johnson. La- Verne Kruger. Carl Johnson, Lauren Steege, Milton Bohlen, Max Gonzenbach. David Judge, Jim Boekelheide, Charles Gommer, Dale Hagan, Darwin Zirbel. Jim Gugin, Lawrence Kruger. Melvin Hall. Mr. Maynard Anderson. Third row, left to right: Shirley Nord. Carol Knock. Merle Foss, Margaret Nef. Janet Bunting, Ruth Gonzenbach, Elizabeth Orth, Elroy Pettyjohn, Tom Bleser, Larry Van Ray. Jack Stengel, Lenny Spanjers. Deanna Schmeig. Adrienne Brakke, LaValle Berkner, Dale Foss, Marilyn Siewert, Bobby Beck. Second row, left to right: Joan Gill. Deanna Fenhaus, Clarice Kloster, Elaine Wendt. Jane Ebsen. Marian Maxfield. Marge Killion. Elaine Skaarer. Dianne Karels, Audrey Redman. Rosemary Eisenmen- ger. Marjorie Reiners, Ivadell Raebel, Gail Anderson, LaVerna Hansen, Arlene Croymans. George Jurgens, Gene Torness. Front row, left to right: Gertrude Engelson. Virchella Thorkelson. Marjorie Huben, Mary Keller, LaVonne Anderson. JoAnne Monahan. Nadine Nord, Gloria Spiering, Darleen Sudbery. LaVonne Kosse, Caroline Davis, Gwendolyn Stemsrud, Donna Williams. Sue Reeve, Vivian Bryngelson. Officers chosen by the mixed chorus were Marilyn Siewert, president; Lauren Steege, vice-president; and Marian Maxfield, secretary-treasurer. Jack Stengel represented the entire department in the Student Council. The joint concerts of the band, mixed chorus, and glee clubs were held on December 14, February 3, and April 7. A program was held on February 3 featuring soloists and ensembles before the solo and ensemble contest here February 10. The vocalists re- ceived eleven superiors and two excellents; instrumentalists received eight superiors, seven excellents, and one good. On Tuesday, April 7, the two departments presented the spring or pre- contest concert. April 10 at Brookings was one of the climaxes of the year to the work of the glee clubs, mixed chorus and band. The band received an excellent. The mixed chorus was given a superior and was chosen to represent Class A in the evening concert. The glee clubs rated excellent. On May 8 the Milbank and Sisseton bands and choruses held their annual Spring Festival at Sisseton. Page 31 SUPERIOR BAND SOLOISTS Elroy Pettyjohn, LaVerna Hansen, Rose- mary Eisenmenger. BRASS ENSEMBLE Lift to right: LaVonne Anderson, Clarice Kloster, Clarence Boice, Max Gonzenbach, Darlene Thiele. CORNET TRIO Max Gonzenbach, Elroy Pettyjohn, Darlene Thiele. TWIRLERS Kneeling left to right: Marjorie Kill- Ion, Nadine Nord. Sianding left to right: Elaine Wend , Deanna Schmeig, Margaret Nef. CLARINET QUARTET Left to right: Jack Stengel, Ivadell Raebel, Marjorie Killion, Lauren Steege. FRENCH HORN QUARTET Left to right: Audrey Redman, Dale Raebel, Clarice Kloster, Virchella Thorkelson. Page 32 SUPERIOR VOCAL SOLOISTS Front row: Virchella Thorkelson, Nadine Nord, Rosemary Eisenmenger. LaVerna Han- sen. Elizabeth Orth. Back row: August Peterson, Dale Hagan, Lauren Steege, Jim Boekelheide. MHS vocalists and instrumenta- lists again displayed their musical a- bility as many won superior ratings in the solo and ensemble Region III music contest held here February 11. In the instrumental department the brass sextet, French horn quartet, Bb clarinet quartet, and the cornet trio received superior ratings. Soloists, Elroy Pettyjohn on the cornet, LaVerna Hansen with the oboe and piano, and Rosemary Eisenmenger on the bas- soon, were also awarded superior ratings. GIRLS' OCTETTE In the vocal field the girls' octette and mixed quartet were rated super- icr along with several soloists. These included Dale Hagan—bass, Lauren Steege and Jim Boekelheide—baritone, August Peterson—tenor, LaVerna Han- sen and Elizabeth Orth—alto, Rose- mary Eisenmenger—mezzo soprano, and Virchella Thorkelson and Nadine Nerd—soprano. Back row, left to right: Marilyn Siewert, Dianne Karels, Elizabeth Orth. Audrey Redman. Front row, left to right: Gertrude Engel- son, Ivadell Raebel. Rosemary Eisenmenger. Nadine Nord. MIXED QUARTET Left to right: Elroy Pettyjohn. LaVerna Hansen Virchella Thorkelson, James Gugin The girls octette, mixed quartet, and mezzo soprano soloist Rosemary took part in the concert of outstanding musicians following the contest. Mr. Anderson and Mr. Heidepriem instructed the soloists and groups; they deserve much credit for the students' success. Page 33 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Back row: Mac Mikkelson. Dianne Karels. Carol Knock, Lucille Flack. Adrienne Brakke, Rose- mary Bariage, Elizabeth Orth, Deanna Schmieg. Ruth Gommer. Ruth Gonzenbach, Janet Bunting, Mar- garet Nef, Marilyn Siewert. Audrey Redman. Elaine Skaarer. Third row: Deanna Fenhaus. Donna Boerger, Dallas Kosse, Kay Lindeli, Elaine Wendt, Marjorie Killion. Connie Remund, Marjorie Reiners. Rosemary Eiscnmenger. Gail Anderson, Jane Ebsen, La- Verna Hansen. LaVonne Nord. Joan Gill. Second row: Joan Van Veen, Ciance Kioster, Danene Thiele. LaVonne Anderson, Gwen Stemsrud, LaVonne Kosse, Ivadeil Raebel. Arlene Croymans, Carolyn Davis, JoAnne Monahan, Carole Dorale, Marian Maxfield. Janet Davis, Gloria Spiering. First row: Gertrude Engelson, Virchella Thorkelson. Mary Garvey. Marlene Seim. Darien? Sud- bery. Nadine Nord, Margaret Huben. Donna Wili ams, Roselyn Schmitt. Mary Keller. Marilvn Mertens, Vivian Brvngelson BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Back row, left to right: Lawrence Kruger, James Gugin, Richard Whitlow. Dale Hagan, Charles Gommer. David Judge, Milton Bohlcn. Max Gonzenbach, Lauren Steege, James Bockelheide. Sheldon Konstant. August Peterson. Da win Zirbel. Middle row. left to right: William Mertens, Elroy Pettyjohn. John Peters, Melvin Hall, Leonard Spanjers, Allan Liebe, Ronald Dehne, LaVerne Kruger. Sammy Kasuske, Ronald Ruediger. Kinneth Reiners, Stanley Reiners, Tom Bleser. Jack Stengel. Richard Smith, Jack Boerg?r. Front row, left to right: Gene Torness, Charles Kargledei Ronald Bueseher, Byron Keen's. Merl Foss, Tom Ahles. LaVaile Berkner. Dale Foss. Monte Kasuske. Robert Beck, Dal'' Raebel. George Jurgens, Theodore Kaden. Richard Selgeby. Page 34 SENIOR CLASS PLAY Standing, left to right: Bill Mertens, Marian Maxfield, August Paterson. Bob Splinter, Lauren Steege, Russell Lange, Lawrence Kruger, JoAnne Monahan. Seated, left to right: Dorothy Larson, Virchel !a Thorkalson, Marilyn Sicw'crt, Elizabeth Orth, LaVerna Hansen, Nadine Nord. The Big Surprise, a comedy, was presented by the seniors on April 17. It centered around the trials and tribulations of the Josselyn family, when they almost go bankrupt. Julie brings home a surprise in the form of a husband. This brings much distress to her parents who had hoped she would marry Geoffrey Walker, son of a wealthy widow, and save the day for them. When her husband starts presenting gifts to her family, Julie be- lieves she has married a bank robber, but finds that he is a millionaire. Father Josselyn's debts are paid and the rest of the family's dreams are fulfilled. August Peterson played Mr. Josselyn; Marilyn Siewert his wife; La- Verna Hansen, Julie, and Nadine Nord, Ginger, their two daughters; Law- rence Kruger, Hollis, their son; and Elizabeth Orth, Aunt Hazel, the old- maid aunt. Bob Splinter portrayed Geoffrey Walker; Virchella Thorkelson, his mother; Dorothy Larson, Hollis' girl friend. Grade; and Lauren Steege, Ginger's boy friend, Jerry. Russel Lange played the title role as Julie's new husband. Mr. Elmer Moe directed the play; Marian Maxfield was student director; Jo Anne Monahan, prompter and Bill Mertens, stage manager. Page 36 JUNIOR CLASS PLAY LeC to right: Jim Eockelheide, Dale Hagan. Jack Stengel, Sue Reeve. Elroy Pettyjohn, Rosemary Ea.'lage. David Judge. Finders Creepers, a three-act mystery-comedy, was presented by the junior class on November 21, in the high school auditorium. Thrills, chills, and laughter were mingled together when Wilbur Max- well, played by Jack Stengel, and his pal, Hercules Nelson, Elroy Petty- john, visited Here's Uncle Bob, John Flittie, who is a mortician. The boys are set for a very enjoyable week until they see Mr. Quig- ley, a body at the funeral home, walk around in a red night shirt. When reT vealed that Mr. Quigley, Dale Hagan, is only playing dead, the boys set out to solve the mystery. Celeste Nelson, Lorraine Heffernan, Nina Quigley, Elaine Shaffer, Frankie Nelson, Sue Reeve, Aunt Mary, May Mikkelson, Granny, Darleen Sudbery, Daphne the maid, Rosemary Barlage, and Claude the caretaker, David Judge, all added to the mix-up in this rib-tickling mystery. Madeline Quigley, Jane Ebsen, and her lawyer, Harry Schuster, Tom Bleser, were under suspicion, but the real villain, Dr. Brown, played by Jim Boekelheide, was finally brought to light. Much of the play's success must go to its director, Mr. Sly, Student Di- rector, Ivadell Raebel, and all other committees which are essential in producing a play. Page 37 jg§l Seated left to right—Prince Larry Selgeby, Princess Virginia Dailey, Duchess Rosemary Barlage, Duke Tom Ahles. Standing left to right—Gary Hedman, Mrs. Jac k Meadows, Carol Hendrick, Roger Wilde, Jean Pettrson. Sandra Strobl, Neil Nelson, Marlene Sei m. Duane Kockx, Marilvn Siewert, Lawrence Kruger, Clarice Kloster. Page 38 MHS ROYALTY Queen Nadine King- Evron MHS Homecoming was again a gala occasion as the Bulldogs cli- maxed an action-packed two days by defeating Sisseton 56-13. Homecoming ceremonies began on Thursday, October 16 as Nadine Nord and Evron Karges were crowned King and Queen of the colorful e- vent. Coronation ceremonies were followed by the snake dance and pep fest. Friday's activities included the annual parade, B football game, the featured game under the lights, and the alumni dance as a finale to the '52 Homecoming. Mardi Gras was initiated as part of the annual Band Carnival on Fri- day, November 7, this year as Rosemary Barlage and Tom Ahles, juniors, were crowned Duke and Duchess of Mardi Gras in a pictorial setting. HGMECGMINC cr ot mm or f C c Page 39 Gets the Rebound Norman Gets Set Wold Fouls As Carl Makes A Basket Getting the Dope On a New End Play- Page 40 The Milbank Bulldo s—Northeast Conference Champs Back row___Meredith Mitchell, Rod Wendt, John Larson, Jim Boekelheide, Max Gonzenbach, Fred Chaloupka, Carl Johnson. Jim Angerhofer, Evron Karges. Second row'___Lawrence Kruger, Darwin Zirbcl. Bernard Nord, Dick Flanery, Norman Mol- denhauer, Dick Whitlow, John Jacobs. _ First row—Neil Lewis, Tom Bleser, Glen Robel. Duane Kockx, Leonard Spanjers, Tom Ahles, Cliff Hoeke. With 15 lettermen back from last year's squad, prospects looked good for the football team. These hopes turned into reality when the squad came through the season undefeated and once again claimed the Northeast Conference title. Although hampered by injuries, the Bulldogs showed a fine fighting spirit and came through the season in great style. The homecoming game against Sisseton was won by the greatest margin, 43 points. Although there are only six lettermen back for next year, opponents will find a great barrier in Milbank's fighting spirit and will to win. Milbank -13 Madison - 0 Here Milbank - 27 Orton ville - 14 There Milbank - 27 Clark - 0 There Milbank - 12 Webster - 7 Here Milbank - 27 Redfield - 7 There Milbank - 56 Sisseton-13 Here Milbank - 13 Groton - 7 There Milbank - 7 Britton - 0 Here Page 41 BASKETBALL Back row. left to right: John Flittie, John Larson, Carl Johnson. Max Gonzenbach, Lee Bear, Norman Moldenhauer Front row. left to right: Jerry Johnson, Roger Soyland. Clifford Hoeke, Lenny Spanjers, Evron Karges, Tom Ahles. Basketball was the coming thing in Milbank as the Bulldogs of MHS came through a rough regular season with a .500 average. Not stopping at this remarkable improvement over last year's record, the mighty Bull- dogs went into the Sectional an underdog to Sisseton, Watertown, and Web- ster and emerged victorious. Then to further astonish fans throughout the state, the now almost unbeatable Bulldogs stampeded their way into third place in the State A Tourney by toppi ng Sioux Falls and Huron. They were heralded as the Cinderella of the tournament and won support from all sec- tions of the state. Their spirit and will to win was representative of the sen- iiment of ihe sixteen orphans recently moved into the Class A bracket and set a precedent for them to follow. The '53-'54 season shows good prospects in spite of the loss of four seniors from the tournament ten. Milbank 47 Watertown 60 Milbank 73 Doland 62 Milbank 64 Britton 35 Milbank 56 Ortonville 36 Milbank 41 Cathedral 47 Milbank 44 Britton 45 Milbank 40 Flandreau 31 Milbank 51 Sisseton 58 Milbank 52 Clark 45 Miibank 42 Webster 44 Milbank 52 Redfield 44 Milbank 57 Doland 42 Milbank 58 Milbank 57 Milbank 41 Milbank 58 Waubay 33 Groton 58 Watertown 52 Ortonville 56 Sectional Tourney M.lbank 54 Watertown 53 Milbank 42 Webster 38 Milbank 40 Webster 57 State A Tourney Milbank 52 Sisseton 62 Milbank 59 Sioux Falls 48 Milbank 61 Cathedral 64 Milbank 54 Aberdeen 59 Milbank 61 Redfield 59 Milbank 69 Huron 64 Page 42 For the first time since the re- vision of the tournament system, Milbank has gone to a State basketball tournament, this year held at Sioux Falls. Although they were the small- est school in the tournament, the “Orphan team, their pet name, emerged third in the state. The first game of the tourna- ment was the victory over Sioux Falls 59-48. Carl Johnson broke the individual scoring record with 38 and Max Gonzenbach held Dick Wold, the Warrior's ace, down to 12 points while he dumped in 15 for himself. In the second game against Aberdeen, the Bulldogs were beaten 59-54. Carl Johnson pick- ed up four fouls in the second quarter and was benched for part of the game. With three and a half minutes to play, the Eagles were leading 57-54 and pulled a freeze, controlling the ball for the rest of the game. In the third-place battle a- gainst Huron, the Bulldogs won 69-64. At the end of the first half, the Tigers led 30-28, but the Bulldogs came back in the second half to win. In this game, Carl scored 35 points while Max dropped in 19. Atter- men had 25 for Huron. For the total of three games, Carl broke another individual scoring record with 97 points. Carl was placed on the All- State team and Max received honorable mention. On the return trip from Sioux Falls, the team was met at the twelve-mile corner south of Mil- bank and was escorted back to Main Street where a short home- coming celebration was held. Page 43 TRACK Last row—Gerald Folk. Peter Farley, Charles Falk. DeVern Schween, Stanley Bohn, Gene MeKernan, Nick McCulloch. Third row—George Jurgens. Larry Lewis. Leonard Folk. Allan Liebe, Neil Nelson, Richard Selgeby, David Mosey, David Judge. Second row—Leonard Spanjers, Mario Grabow, Lee Bear, Jim Boekelheide, Max Gonzen- bach. John Larson, Jerry Johnson, Carl Johnson. First row—Ronald Ruediger. Bernard Nord. Tom Ahles, Merl Foss, Fred Chaloupka. Don Reynen. Darwin Zirbel, Dale Foss, Tom Bleser, Eugene Patnoe. Page 44 M CLUB Back row: Norman Moldenhauer, Clarence Boice, Fred Chaloupka. Don Reynen. Fourth row: Dick Flanery, Darwin Zirbel, Lee Bear. John Flittie. John Larson. Leo Spanjers. Third row: John Jacobs. Neil Lewis, Max Gonzenbach. Bernard Nord. Jerry Johnson. Second row: Eugene Patnoe, Jim Forman, Duane Kockx. Dale Foss. First row: Jim Boekelheide. Glen Robel, Ronald Ruediger, Tom Ahles. This year the M Club had a membership of thirty-one. Officers were: Roderick Wendt, president; Neil Lewis, vice president; and Ronald Ruediger, secretary and treasurer. The organization earned money through concessions sales at all the football and basketball games. The M Club again sponsored intramural basketball, volleyball, softball, and track. Medals were given to each member of the winning team in each sport. A trophy was also given to the class champions. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS Left to right: Deanna Fenhaus. Carol Doraie, Betty Brotzel and Donna Williams. Left to right: Marilyn Siewert, Clarice Kloster, LaVerna Hansen. May Mikkelson Page 45 HOYS’ and GIRLS’ STATE f Standing, left to light: Dale Hagan. Max Gon 'enbach, John Flittie, Leonard Spanjers. Seated, left to right: Darleen Sudbery, Marjorie Killion. Rosemary Eiscnmenger was se- lected runner-up in the State 1953 DAR competition and was award- ed a good citizen medal and cita- tion. Page 46 Juniors, Darleen Sudbery, Margie Killion, John Flittie, Dale Hagan, Len Spanjers, and Max Gonzenbach, were selected by the high school faculty to attend the annual sessions of Girls' and Eoys' State held in Mitchell and Aberdeen res- pectively in June. Sponsoring organizations for the Girls' Staters are the American Legion Auxiliary and ihe Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary; the high school Future Farmers of America chapter, the Commerce and Community Club, the American Legion, and the Kiwanis Club will sponsor the boys. These six students were selected to attend these citizenship events on the basis of leader- ship, scholarship, character, and over-all service to their school and community. SPONSORS EMANUEL'S COAST TO COAST STORE FISCHER'S STUDIO SPEIR'S PHARMACY MARCILE'S BEAUTY SHOP VALLEY IMPLEMENT HARVEY'S HATCHERY NORD'S APPLIANCES DR. GEO. KIRCKNER, Dentist PATRIDGE RADIO AUTO-ELECTRIC SERVICE COMMUNITY OIL COMPANY J. H. DREWELOW, INC. MAYNES FIRESTONE STORE TORNESS GROCERY COZY LANE DAIRY QUEEN. Leo Dolan MILBANK MOTORS It's Chevrolet in Milbank TILLMAN MOTOR COMPANY MILBANK PRODUCE COMPANY LUNDEEN'S SHEET METAL A. C. BUCHOLZ FIRST NATIONAL BANK MITTELSTAEDTS' DAKOTA STATE BANK ALLIS-CHALMERS DEALER GUNDERSON-McCARTHY LUMBER COMPANY SCHWAGERL ELECTRIC COMPANY DEHNE'S GARAGE JURGENS SONS, INC. iDEAL DAIRY VAN'S MOTEL WHETSTONE VALLEY R. E. A. BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PLYMOUTH CLOTHING STORE RAY'S TEXACO SERVICE RED OWL STORE LORNA'S DRESS SHOP GAMBLE STORE GROTHE IMPLEMENT J. I. Case Farm Machinery MILBANK AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY ELI'S GROCERY DR. N. C. MADSEN, Dentist FLOYD KOCH. Insurance DR. S. M. SCHLOSSER, Dentist MILBANK NATIONAL FARM LOAN KERMIT LIEBING, Public Accountant NATIONAL POOD STORE BAUER'S PASTRY SHOP J. C. PENNEY COMPANY BLESER DRUG COMPANY SORENSON'S CLOTHING COMPANY LINDRUD'S VARIETY STORE ED JURGENS SERVICE STATION CARGILL, INC., ELEVATOR MILBANK AUTO BODY SHOP BEN'S CONOCO SERVICE LIEBE'S SHOE STORE DR. J. W. PAY C. E. McGOWAN LUMBER COMPANY VALLEY QUEEN CHEESE FACTORY APEX FINER CLEANERS MILBANK IMPLEMENT STORE OTTER TAIL POWER COMPANY GIL'S ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT COMPANY STANDARD OIL COMPANY M. E. Ebert, Agent McGREGOR'S LUMBER COMPANY SCHAD'S BAKERY JENSON CHRISTENSEN Jeweler Optometrist BEN FRANKLIN STORE, Al Schempp KAL-RAY'S JEWELRY SPORT SHOP HI-WAY CAFE MEL'S FUNLAND MILBANK MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY MAXFIELD JOHNSON DR. J. W. HANLEY BRITE SPOT CAFE MODERN DRY CLEANERS GESSWEIN MOTORS MAGIC GAS COMPANY Page 47 Page 48