Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

Page 30 text:

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.

Page 29 text:

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

Page 31 text:

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