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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
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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.
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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
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