Milbank High School - Kennel Yearbook (Milbank, SD)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1954 volume:

the 1954 bulldog published by the senior class of milbank high school volume x MILBANK HIGH Jirripf-iJU Jir Mil-bank High We’re all for you Loy-al to our col-ors true, We’ll stand for I j J I :°| ' J I 77j: I O you no mat-ter what the test, for our al-rna ma-ter we shall always do our best rf) b h 1 .--r ■ 1 . ur h tr I ■ � 0-0 , A UK?_ez m . .. . rr p 4 p POP r r a j T —4—M-M- F 1 d 1 - ( V I May our col - ors e - ver be em - blems of our loy - al - ty. We pledge our love and our al - leg - iance too and here’s to you ! DEDICATION We students of Milbank High School open our door of success with the keys of education and experience given to us by the faculty. An educator's path often is made narrow ... he finds it difficult to steer some of us through the fog to our door of succcess. But at last we reached the door ... as we grasp the key and nervously unlock the door, we turn and ask for help. But the help is not there . . . the educators have fulfilled their job . . . The Annual Staff of the 1954 Bulldog dedicates this yearbook to the faculty. Milbank High School, Milbank, South Dakota SCHOOL BOARD Left to right around the table: Supt. Marquette, Martin Englert, Norman Graves, John Maynes, Roy Nord, Floyd Koch, Walter Raebel, and Mrs. L. C. Hendrick. Darleen Hoeke Office Secretary H. E. Kessler State Normal Industrial Ellendale, N. Dak., B. S. Grade Principal - 8th Grade Mary Beck Northern State Teachers Girls’ Physical Education Margaret Flittie State College B. S. Commercial Donald E. Heidepriem University of S. D., B. F. A. Cincinnati Conservatory of Music M. M. Band Chester Buckley State College B. S. Science - History Assistant Coach Leo M. Dolan Sioux Falls College B. S. Athletics Mrs. Ruth Johnson Peabody Hospital School of Nursing School Nurse Miss Sallv Fick Macalester College B. A. English - Paper Adviser Mrs. Glorvick St. Olaf College B. A. English - Latin - German Elmer A. Moe St. Olaf College B. A. Mathematics - Dramatics Maryalice Moncur State College B. S. Homemaking Alice Washtoak S. D. University B. S. Library Jack Richardson State College B. S. History - Drivers Ed Assistant Coach Carl Olson Northern State Teachers, B. S. E. Vocal Music Merrill J. Sly Yankton College B. A. Social Studies - Dramatics Harold White River Falls State Teachers College B. E. Degree Agriculture FFA Adviser Darell Pribyl Sioux Falls College B. S. Science, Mathematics “Bulldog” Annual, Visual Education The faculty — those who open a path for personalities to melt into a humming world of activity. Alan Swanson Macalester College B. A. English - Speech In the beginning — the personality, likes, and dis- likes — the grade teach- er who begins their formation Ruby Kraling Northern State Teachers Second Grade Darlene Richardson General Beadle College Kindergarten Mrs. Bruce Northern State Teachers Fifth Grade Mrs. Murphy Northern State Teachers Seventh Grade Mary Scott Northern State Teachers First Grade Rudy Nelson (Custodian (Not Pictured) Northern State Teacheis Irene Swenson Northern State Teachers Third and Fourth Grade Meta Rehnke Northern State Teachers Fourth Grade lleen Wirkus Wartburg Third Grade Pleasant surroundings to make education a pleas- ant task — the custodian, a vital link in education. John Skoog Custodian Adolf Tohms Custodian Tom Ahles Boys’ (Ilee Club 3; Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. I; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; • AI Club 2. 3. 4. (Secre- tary-Treasurer i; Intramu- rale 1, 2, 3, 4; Merry Stenos 4; I Hike of March Gras 3. ■Hi Rosemary Barlage Clr'r’ Glee Clubs 1, 2. 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Declam 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2. 4: F. II.A. 1. 2. 3. I. Junior Play 3; Senior PI i.v 4; Merry Stenos 4; Offic e Girl 2: Jr. I h im making Decree. Lavonne Anderson Dale Angerhofer Rose Angerhofer Band 1. 2. 3. 4: Chorus 1. F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. I� ep Club 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, ’• 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Pep Club 1. 2. I; De lam 3. 4; Press Club 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Speech Club 4: Pep Bind 2.3,4; Brass Sextet 2. 3: Instrumental Solo 3, 4. Kntered Jurior Year. Chorus 3. 4; Boys' Glee Club 3. i; Annual Staff I; All-State Chorus 4; Movie Operator l. Band 1. 3. 4; Chorus 3; Boys’ Glee Club 3; Paper Staff 4: Debate 4; Declam 4: Press Club I; N.F.U 4; Student Council 1; Foot- ball 1. 2. 3. I; Basketball 1; Track 1. 2, 3. 4: Junior Plaj 3; m ' Club � ; Ln- tramuraIs I. 2, 3; German Band. Panel 1. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff I (Business Manager); National Honor Society 4; Student Council � ; Football 1, 2. 3, 4: Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Junior Play; All-State Chorus 4: M Club 3. 4; Intramur- al� 1, 2. 3. 4; Class Vice- President 3; Cass- Sec- Treas. 1; Senior Variety Show 4; Pep Bar d 1. 2, 3. 4; Vocal Solo 2. 3, 4; Boys’ Octette 3. 4; Mixed Quart- ette; llomeominx Attend- ant Student Gov’t Day Sheriff 4. Gerald Boerger Entered Sr. Yr. F. F. A.; Football; “M” Club; Maurice Christensen F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 1. o Marian Bray (Entered .)r. Yr.) (liris (Ilee Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 4; Merry Stenos 4. Vivian Bryngelson Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Press Club I; F.H.A. 2. 3. 4; Variety Show 4. Janet Bunting Chorus 3; Girls' Glee Club 2. 3; Dee lam 3; Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Par- limentarian); Merry Sten- os 4; Senior Variety Show 4; Office Girl 4. Janet Davis Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Senior Play; All-State Chorus 4; Merry Stenos 4; Girls’ Oc - tette 4; Senior Variety Show 4. Sharon Dolan (Entered Sr. Yr.) Chorus; Paper Staff; Annual Staff; National Honor Society; Press Club; F.H.A.; Quill and Scroll; Senior Play; Superior Vocal Solo; Press Clui� Treasurer; Senior Variety Show; Co-Valedic- torian. Jane Ebsen Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 4; I eclam 1; Pep Club 4; Press Club 4; F.H. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Play; Student Librarian 4; First Alternate Girls' State; Speech Club 4. Gloria Ekern (liris Cl’ee Club 3; Pep Club 2: F.H.A. 1, 2; Merry StcnoM 4. Gertrude Engelson Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Pep Club 2: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; All-State Chorus 4; Girls Octette 2. 3. 4; Mixed Octette 4: Solo:st 2, 3, 4. Am. Legion Oratory I; Senior Variety Show; Co- Richard Flanery Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1; Senior Play 4; M ' Club 3, 4: Intramura’s 1, 2. 3. 4; Gov’t Day (Chief of Police). John Flittie Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2; Paper Staff 1. (Sports Hditor 2. 3). (Kditor 4); Annual Staff 4; Declam 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. (President 4): Press Club 1. 2. 3, 4: Quill and Scroll 3. 1; Student Coun- cil Vice-President 4; Boys' State 3; Football Manager 2. 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; M ’ Club 2. 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. 4; Freshman Class Presi- dent; All-State Paper Staff 3; Sigma Delta Chi Contest State Winner 1, 4; Voice of Democracy 3; Valedictorian; Am. Legion Citizenship Award. Betty Folk Paper Staff I; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2. 4; Press Club 4: F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Librarian 1. 2. 3. (Pres. 4); Merry Stenos 4; B Cheerleader 2: Jr. Chapter Homemak- ing Degree� :; F.H.A. Dis- trict Vice-President 3: De- tree Chairman 3, 4. Carol Folk Chorus 1: F.H.A. 1. 3, 4; Merry Stenos 4; Office Girl 1. Marie Fonder Pep Club 1. 2. 4: National Honor Society 4; F.H.A. 2. 3, 4: Student Librarian 2; Merry Stenos 4; Office pirl 2. 3, 4 Dale Foss Chorus 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Student Council 4; Foot ball 1. 4; Track 1. 3. 3. 4 “M Club 2. 3. 4; Intra murals 1, 2, 3. 4; Sopho more Class President; I F.A. Judging Team 2. 4 F.F.A. President 4 Max Gonzenbach Hand 1, 2. 3. 4: Sec-Treas. 3; Pres. 4; Hoys’ Glee Clui� 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; (Business' Mgr.) National Honor Society 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 4 ( Presi- dent); Boys' State (Lleut- Gov.) 3; Gov’t Day 4 (Mayor); Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior play; Senior Play; “M” Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1. 2, 3; Student Librarian 2; German Band; Trump- et Trio 3, 4; Brass Sextett 3; Homecoming Attendant 4; Pep Band 1; Brass Choir; Chorus 3, 4. Dale Hagan Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4(pres.-2); Boys Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff l, Page ed- itor 2, 3. Assistant Hdltor 4; Annual Staff Hditor 4. Debate 1. 2. 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, Secre- tary-Treasurer 4; Press Club 1, 2, Vice-Pres. 3, President 4; N.F.L. 2, 3, 4; Quill and Send 1 I; Student Council 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; All- State Chorus 3. 4; Merry Stenos President 4; Junior Class President; Vocal Solo 2. 3; Speed� Club 4: Voice of Democracy 3; Am. Legion Original Ora- tory 4; State Declam Con- test 4; Declam 1, 2, 3. 4; Am. Legion Citizenship A- ward; Boys' State 3. Lorraine Heffernan Band 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4; Declam 1; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; F.II.A. 1. 2. 4; Junior Play; Twirler 4; Senior Variety Show; Pep Band 2. 3; Clarinet Quar- tet. George Johanson F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; F.F.A. Judging Team 2. James Johns Chorus 2. 3; F.F.A. 2: Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; ”M’’ Club 4; Intra- murals 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Librarian 1, 2; Senior Var- iety Show; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3; Student Gov't Day (County Judge) 4. Jerome Johnson Chorus 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2; Football 4; Basket- ball 1. 2, 3. 4: Track I. 2. 3; “M” Club 3, 4; Intra- murals 1, 2, 3, 4. David Judge Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 1, 2, 3. I; Annual Staff 4; Debate 2. 3; Declam 2. 3, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Press Club 1, 2, 3, 4; N.F.L. 2, 3. 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 2; Foot- ball 1. 3, 4; Basketball 4: Track 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; M’’ Club 4; I nt ram orals' 1. 2. 3, 4; Student Librarian 2; Am. Legion Oratory-First place 4; Freshman Class Vice- President; Senior Variety Show 4; State Humorous Declam Contest 3; Co-Sa- iutatorian. Shirley Jurgens Pep Club 2. 4; F.II.A 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Librarian 1. 2, 3. 4; Merry Stenos I; Steno Paper Reporter 4. Mary Lou Keller Chorus 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 3, 4; Pep Club l: F.H.A. 1, 3; Merry Stenos 4. Margie Killion Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3, I; Pep Club 1, 2. 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, I; Press Club 1, 2; Girls’ State 3; Senior Play; All- State Chorus 4; Merry Stenos 4; Cheerleader B 2; Head Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Miss Milbank 4; Office Girl 3. 4; Homecoming At- tendant 4; Variety Show 4; Girls Octette 4; Mixed Octette 4; Mixed Clarinet Quartette 2. Carol Knock Band 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Girls’ Glee Clubs 1, 2. 3; F.H.A. 3, 1; Pep Band 2, 3. 4; Marching Band 2, 3. 4; F.H.A. Style Queen 3; F.H.A. award for good work; F.H.A. Reporter ami Historian. Sheldon Konstant Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Boys’Glee Club 2, 3; Basketball 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Dallas Kosse Bar.d 1, 2. 3. 4: Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3; Pep Club 1, 2. 3; F.H.A 1. 2. 4; Merry Stenos 4; Stage Manager Variety Show 4: Pep Band 3, 1; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; LaVerne Kruger Band 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3. 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Football 2, 3. Track 2; Intramurals 2, 3; Vice-Pres, of F.F.A. Kay Lindell Chorus 1: Girls’ Glee Club 1. 3; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 1. 2; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; 2nd Style Queen, F.H.A. and Honorable Mention 2, 3; May Mikkelson Fntered Junior Year) Chorus 4; Girls’ Glee Club 3. 4; Declam 4; Pep Club 4; National Honor Society 4; N.F.U 4; Student Coun- cil Secretary 4 ; Girls’ State Alternate 3; Junior Play; Merry Stenos 4; Cheer- leader 3. 4; Senior Variety Show 4; Marlys Mueller (Entered Sr. Yr.) Girls' (ilee Club; Pep Club; Mer- ry Stenos. Darrel Nord Band 1; Football 1, 2. 4; Chorus 3; Track 1; Intra- murals 1, 2. LaVonne Nord (Entered Jr. Yr.) Chorus 4: Girls Glee Club 3, 4: Pep Club I; Merry Stenos I; Senior Variety Show 4. Deraid Olson F.F.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; F.F.A Judging Team 1, 3. Rose Olson Pep Club 1, 2; F.H.A. 1, 2. 4; Student Librarian 2, 3; Merry Stenos 4; (Secre- tary-Treasurer); Office Girl 4. Eugene Patnoe Paper Staff 4; Press Club 4; Basketball 1: Track 2, 3. 4; M Club 3. 4; bntrn- murals 1. 2. 3, 4; Student Manager 3. John Peters Chorusr 2, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 3. 4; F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Intramurals 1, 2; F.F.A. Judging Team 3. Elroy Pettyjohn Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society I; Press Club 4; Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 4; Gov’t Day (Re- gister of Deeds) 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2; Track 1. 2: Junior Play; Senior Play; All-State Band 2. 3. 4; All- State Chorus 4; Intramur- als 1, 2; Cornet Solo 1, 2, 3; Piano Solo 2; Voice Solo 2, 3, 4; Cornet Trio 3; Boys’ Octette 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Mixed Quartet 2. 3; German Barnf 3, 4; Student Director 4; Senior Variety Show 4; Brass Choir 4; Boys’ Glee Club 2. 3, 4. I vade 11 Raebel Band 1, 3. 3, 4; Pep Band 1. 2. 3. I; Clarinet Quartet 2. 3, 4; Clarinet Section header 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; (•iris' Glee Club 3. 4; Voc- al Solo 3; Girls’ Octette 3, 4; Mixed Octette 1; Mixed Quartet 4; Pep Club 1, I; F.H.A. 1; Junior Play Student Director; Senior Play Prompter; Senior Variety Show I; Student librarian 3; Library Club 3; Office Girl 4; Merry Steno 4. Sue Reeve Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 1. 2. 3. I (News Ed- itor I); Annual Staff 4; Kd- clam 4; Pep Club 1, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Press Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; All- State Chorus I; Student Librarian 1; (’lass Vice- President 2; Girls’ Octette 4; Mixed Octette I; office Girl 4: Fall Musical 3; Senior Variety Cust 4; Speech Club 4; Am. Legion citizenship Award 1st place. Connie Remund Band 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 3, 4. Paper Staff 1. 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Student Council 4; Senior Play (Student Director); Merry Stenos1 4; Class Of- ficer 2; D.A.R. Candidate; Homecoming Queen 4; Drum Quintet 4; Home- coming Attendant 3; Off- ice Girl I; Pep Band 4: Senior Variety Show; Am. Legion Citizenship Award 2nd place. Donna Reynen Pep Club 1. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3; Student Librarian 4; A- ward for Perfect Attend- ance 1, 2. 3. Wallace Runge Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Perfect At- tendance Award 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Betty Schulz Chorus 1: Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 4: National Honor Society 4; Press Club 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3; Secretary- Treasurer I; Merry Stenos 4; Office Girl 4; Jr. Home- making Degree; Chapter Homemaking Degree. Dorothy Schwandt Girls’ Glee Club 1; Pep Club 1. 2. I; F.H.A. 1. 2,4. Esther Schweer Deciam 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Club 1. 2. 4; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3; Stu- dent Librarian 3, 4; Movie Operator 2. Elaine Shaffer (Entered Jr. Yr.) Pep Club 4; Junior Play; Merry Stenos 4; Cheerleader (A) 4; Senior Variety Show 4. Elaine Skaarer Chorus 2. 3. 4; C.iris’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Dee lam 1; Pep Club l. 2; F.H.A, 1. 2. 3, 4; Student Librarian 1; Senior Variety Show 4; Twirier 1, 2; Vocal Solo Contest 3. Richard Smith Chorus 2, 3, 4; Hoys Glee ('lui� 2, 3; Basketball I; I (it ram lira Ik I, 2, 3, 4; Stu- dent Librarian 1. Leonard Spanjers Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 1. 2, 3. 4; Senior Play; All-State Chorus 4; M” Club 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1. 2. 3. 4: Sen- ior Class President; All- State Football Team 3, 4; Mixed Vocal Ensemble 4; Boys’ Octette 4; Home- coming; Hint? 4. Jack Stengel Hand 1. 2. 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3; Basket- ball 1. Track 1. 2; junior Play; Senior Play: All- State Band 4; All-State Chorus 4; Junior ('lass Secretary-Treasurer; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Senior Class Variety Show; Clarinet Quartette 2, 3, 4; Clarinet Solo 2. 4; Vocal Solo 2. 3, I; Woodwind Quintett 3; Boys Octette 2, 3; Boys Glee Club 2. 3. 4; German Band; Gov’t Day—County Treasurer. Darleen Sudbery Chorus 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Paper Staff 1, 4; Annual Staff 4; De- bate 4; Declam 1, 4; Pep Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Press Club 4: F.H.A. 1, 2. 3. 4. (Vice- President ; N.F.L. 4 : Girls’ State 3; Junior Play; Sen- ior Play; All-State Chorus 4; Student Librarian 1. 2, 3. 4. (Vice-Pres.); Girls’ Octette 4: Girls Triple Trio 3; Speech Club 4: Soloist 4: Co-Salutatorlan. Evelyn Thompson Girls’ Glee Club 1. 2; Pep Club 3; F.H.A. 1. 2. 3. Jean Van Veen Chorus 1, 4; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Librar- ian 1, 2; Merry Stenos 4; Library Club 1, 2; Senior Variety Show 4; Triple Trio 1. Arlene Wellnitx Pep Club 3; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3. 4 ; Sophomore Homecoming Attendant. Marlene Westphal Pep Club 1. 2. 4; F.H.A. 1, 2. 4; Student Librarian 2. Darwin Zirbel ChoruM 2, 3. 4; Hoyr Olee Club 2. 3, 4; Football 1, 2. 3. I; liasketball l. 4. Track 1. 2. 3. I; M Club 2. 3. 4; Intramurals 1, 2. 3. 4: Al- derman—Gov't I ay. Chicago I Chicago I This was the Senior theme song April 22 to April 25. The Aquarium, Theatre, Museum, Art Institute, and the Zoo were a few of the highlights. The windy city provided one of the many climactic moments in the exciting roll of the Seniors. This, then, is the end. Each class of graduates leaves certain attributes to be attained by other students. The class of ’54 will be remembered for its scholarship, ser- vice, and leadership. Their high school past is gone, but th.e future is still their own for each individual to develop. Class Officers Class officers, Jim Boekelheide, Secretary-Treas- urer; Rosemary Barlage, Vice-President; Leonard Spanjers, President. 2. A day in physics class; 3, “Chicago, Chicago”. Physics JUNIORS Andersen, James Anderson, Don Anderson, Richard Boerger, Donna Boerger, James Boheman, Yvonne Bohn, Stanley Brotzel, Elizabeth Brown, Robert Bruner, Shirley Dehne, Ronald Dockter, Howard Dockter, Orville Dorale, Carol Dornbusch, Lyle Falk, Charles Falk, Warren Farrell, James Flack, Lucille Forman, William Foss, Merl Garvey, Mary Germain, Edward Gill, Joan Gommer, Charles Hall, Melvin Hammon, Duane Huben, Margaret Kasuske. Betty Keller, June Kockx, Duane Kuper, Yvonne Ladwig, James Ladwig, LaWayne Lage, Darlene Juniors Prepare For Final Step They have now come to the bend in the road. Soon the Juniors will take the last step to become seniors. This has perhaps been one of the most climatic years of their high school careers. The class was represented in ath- letics, speech, and various clubs throughout the school. Probably the most outstanding and the longest remember- ed will be their presentation of the classic. Little Women, and a successful Junior-Senior Prom. The Junior Class was guided by Mr. Alan Swanson, their advisor. Junior Class Joan Menze, Secretary-Treasur- er; James Farrell, President; Larry Van Ray. Vice-President. JUNIORS Lunderville. Shirley Manning, Loretta McCulloch, Janice McCulloch, Roger McKernan, Gene Menze, Joan Meyer, William Mitchell, Janice Murphy, Gene Nef, Margaret Nielsen, Joyce Redman, Audrey Reiners, Gladys Robel, Glenn Runge, Caroline Schliesman, Annabelle Schmitt. Roselyn Seim, Marlene Senkbeil, Wayne Smith. Donald Smith, Earl Storm, Joan Thomas, Marion Tuchscherer, Ann Van Ray. Larry Veen, Donald Voeltz, Louis Wellnitz, Betty Wendt, Elaine Whitlow, Donald SOPHOMORES Robert Ahles Robert Beck John Boerger Milton Bohlen Donald Bray Ronald Buescher Kenneth Carr Juanita Christiansen Clarice Dobson Stanley Dockter Peter Farley Deanna Fenhaus Gerald Folk Leonard Folk Lucille Folk Dale Fonder Margie Giessinger Ruth Gonzenbaeh Karen Griffin Deanna Hamman Shirley Harder Russel Hoeke Luverne Hofhenkc Darla June Ann Jurgens George Jurgens Theodore Kaden C. Kargleder Dalton Kasuske Kenneth Kasuske Monte Kasuske Samuel Kasuske Carol Koepke Edward Konshak Gene Leddy „ h er aps t 1e. theme song of the sophomore class could be “Mr. in Between ” Many feel that the F ,hk « •� « « « - « 'sSrUS ano,t;er.step up the ladder of education to become “upper class- ' K 1th !uls dlstl ctl°n a11 their potential energy and ability will be exerted for leadership of the seniors ' °f C°UrSC' t0 prepare ,hcmselves for the time when they. toSwMb«ome The class advisor is Mr. Elmer Moe. Sophomore Class Officers Robert Ahles, Vice President; Mary Jane Storm, President; Neil Nelson, Secretary-Treasurer. SOPHOMORES Larry Lewis Allen Liebe Nick McCulloch G. McFarland E. McKernan Judy Meyers B. Monahan David Mosey Neil Nelson Charlotte Olson Richard Patnoe Lorraine Pepka Dale Raebel Byron Reents Stanley Reiners Evelyn Schweer DeVern Schwenn Cynthia Selchert Richard Selgeby Donna Senkbeil Elton Shauf Janice Splinter Mary Jane Storm Dale Strege Sandra Strobel Gerald Thaden Harold Thaden C. Thompson Gene Torness James Tuchscherer Evelyn Valentine Carol Vogel Duane Wellnitz Martin Wellnitz Marilyn Willet Donna Williams FRESHMEN Carol Anderson Neil Anderson Daniel Barnes Gerald Bear Ronald Berens Lois Boe Myrna Bohn Bonita Bunting Mary Burges Warren Busjahn Mary Campbell Virginia Cronin Virginia Dailey Shirley Dockter Glen Elliott Helene Falk Mary Foss Eugene Grothc LaVonne Hansvold Carol Hermans Mary E. Hoeke Marian Hofhenke Ralph Holtquist Doris Johanson Joel Johns Lawrence Johns Barbara Johnson Louise Johnson Patricia Jurgens Richard Jurgens Arthur Kaden Maries Karges Roger Kasuske Ronald Kasuske Phyllis Keller Daniel Kennison Lois Konshak Dale Ladwig Wayne Larson Gladys Laskowske Duane Liebe Marlton Lindell The freshmen are now well launched on their high school career. The first year as a “freshie” is completed. As soon as the freshmen entered MHS they quickly took their places in an active school life. As the year progressed, typical of the freshman, he was found underfoot engaged in all activities. James Randall and Mary Burges soon became active on the debate squad. Jim also placed in declam in the fall of 1953. Many of the girls were active in the FHA. Also new, was their class advisor, Miss Sally Fick, who helped members of the class to adjust to the many changes in secondary education. However, now they are ready to assume the title of “sophomore”. But the class does not stop here; on it pushes forth to the covetous position of a senior. Freshman Class Officers Barbara Johnson, Vice President; Joel Johns, President; Rojean Moldenhauer, Secretary-Treasurer. FRESHMEN LaVonne Meister Jerry Menze Elva Mertens R. Moldenhauer Agnes Nord Janice Nord Robert Olson Dean Pauli Francis Pepka Lyle Peschong James Randall Joan Read Viola Reiners Janet Ross Gerhard Schaffer John Schmitt Lawrence Selgeby Sterling Shaffer Audrey Siewert Dale Sorenson Ronald Thomley Judith Tillman John Trapp Judy Trapp Verna Tulowetzke Y. Tulowetzke Millard Voeltz J. Volkenant Ardell Wellnitz Byron Wendland William Wilson Seventh Grade Back row, left to right: Karen Crowl, Darlene Dawson, Mary Lunderville, Susan Davenport, Berniece Campbell. Richard Ekern, David Montag, Lucille Whiting, Vera Schwandt, Janice Adolph- sen, Gloria Kennedy. Third Row: Nancy Cronin, Roger Peterson. Marsha Lanning, Janice Zirbel, Carol Hendrick, San- dra Meadows, Janet Kaden, Don Sannes, David Schempp, James Anderson, Dayle Veen, Mrs. Murphy. Second Row: Tim Anderson, Verla Linquist, Genevieve Lowthian, Raymond Kasuske, David Dubbs, Janice Fenhaus, Carole Anderson, Rochelle Spiering, Nancy Meyers, Gary De Jong. First Row: JoAnn Hoeke, Betty Williams, Linda Menze, Linda Flathcrs, Carolyn Blum, May Berquist, Beverly Karges, Brenda Bunting. Arvin Conrad, Gary Hedman. Not Pictured: Sharon Kloster, Marjorie Lunderville. Karen Brown. Eighth Grade Fourth row. left to right: Rosalie Martell. Susan Bchiings, Rita Saurey, Josephine Konshak, Betty DeWall, Jerry Schlosser, Ed. Flanery, Marjorie Liebing, Clara Englert, Bernita Larson, Carole Larson, Lowell Crowl, Tom Jurgens, H. E. Kessler. Third row, left to right: Roger Wilde, James Berkner. David Tassler, Rita Storm, Mary Jane Matthies, Karen Sorenson. Dorothy Milander, Roberta Webb, Betty Reynen, Neill Fors, Jon Vander Velden. Second row, left to right: Everett Iszler, James Kockx, Carol Petersen. Jean Peterson, Eleanor Radtke, Marie Pepka, Jim Boheman. Joyce Beck, Mary Ann Schaffer, Ivan Schwenn. First row. left to right: James Trapp, Sue Dornbusch, Mary Lou McKernan, Marilyn Williams, Janet Bock, Phillip Fabel. Not pictured: Rodney Waller, Jill Purintun, David Nelson. Left to right: 1, Carol Anderson; 2, Shirley Harder; 3, Joan Gill; 4, May Mikkelson: 5, Margie Killion; 6, Connie Remund; 7, Julanne Boekelheidi, (’52 Queen); 8, Leonard Spanjers; 9, Jim Boekel- heide; 10, Max Gonzenbach; 11, Duane Kockx; 12, Dick Selgeby; 13, Neil Anderson. Homecoming Timetable 10:30 a. m. Parade 2:00 p. m. Football—Milbank’s Bullpups vs. Watertown B 8:00 p. m Football—Milbank Bulldogs vs. U-'dfield Pheasants 9:30 p.m 1953 Homecoming Dance Homecoming Colorful 1953 Homecoming festivi lies began Thursday, October 8, when Queen, Connie Remund, and King, Leonard Spanjers, were crowned to reign over the following day's activities. Spirits were put at a high pitch Thursday evening at a rousing pep lest and bonfire. A twisting, turning snake dance led MHS students to the scene, which was climaxed with cheers for the team and fight-on speech- es from alumnae. Floats of every size, shape, color and variety turned out Friday morning at 10:30 for the traditional Homecoming parade. The freshmen class took first place honors with a hunting theme in float competition; the M club second, and the Merry Stenos third. The time was drawing closer. At 2:00 p.m. that afternoon the Milbank Bullpups met the Watertown B squad, the Bullpups facing defeat. How- ever, enthusiasm still supreme, Homecoming rocketed to a terrific climax with the defeat of the Redfield Pheasants — 19 to 7. MHS Homecoming concluded with a dance following the game. Thus, another Homecoming, another victory — now, another memory. Homecoming Queen Connie Remund Homecoming King Homecoming Informal Pictures ziiti iSi.nSi hf“le rd sr a for the life of the great outdoors; 12, Class of ’56; 13, A real gone chic, Merry Stenos. ’ Ah Junior-Senior Prom 1 A star dust couple; 2, Star Dust—floor plan of the 1954 Jr.-Sr. prom; 3, MHS faculty lime;' 4, The banquet; 5, More faculty; 6, Joan Van Veen taking time out for a snack at supper. at prom Kiwanis Informal Prom Pictures Football Team Back row, left to right: Allen Liebe, Tom Bleser. Gerald Boerger, James Boerger, Don Whit- low, Jim Farrell. David Judge, Max Gonzenbach, Jim Boekelheide, Darwin Zirbel, Dale Foss, Jerry Johnson, Dick Flanery. , .........„..........„ „ , Middle row, left to right: Charles Thompson, Monte Kasuske, Robert Beck, Nick McCulloch, Jerry Menze. Peter Farley, Gene McKernan, Duaie Kockx, L:nny Spanjers, Larry Van Ray, George Jurgens, Neil Nelson, Ronald Buescher. Front row. left to right: Duane Wellnitz. Glenn Robel, Bill Wilson, Merl Foss, Dave Mosey, Jim Johns. Tom Ahles, Bob Ahles, Larry Lewis, Dale Raebel. Coaches Perhaps many times forgotten, but always in the background, the MHS coaching staff was always present to lead their teams through victory or defeat. A special tribute to the head coach and his assistants for their guidance of the Milbank Bulldogs. Left to right: Jack Richardson, Leo Dolan, Chester Buckley. M i Iba n K V i s i tors Track Top row left to right: Ronald Berens, John Trapp, Dick Selgeby, Lyle Bill Forman, Glen Elliott, Joel Johns, Richard Jurgens. Peschong, Francis Pepka, Third row left to right: Jack Boerger, Warren Falk, Peter Farley, Charles Falk, Byron Reents, Dalton Kasuske, Roger Kasuske, Larry Lewis, Lawrence Johns. Second row left to right: Tom Bleser, Allen Liebe, David Judge, John Flittie, Bob Ahles, Stanley Bohn, LaWayne Ladwig, Dale Sorenson. Bottom row left to right: Tom Ahles, Leonard Spanjers, Darwin Zirbel, Boekelheide. Merl Foss, Eugene Patnoe, Dale Foss. Max Gonzenbach, Jim Track Bolstered by eleven returning lettermen, the MHS track squad went all out trying to repeat as the Northeast Conference Champs. Strong in the sprints and field events, lack of experienced depth hurt their chances. Running in fewer meets than usual, the thinclads ran in six major meets: Redfield Relays, Aberdeen Relays, Sectional Meet, Northeast Con- ference Meet, Whetstone Conference Meet and the Regional, making a good showing at them all. Prospects for 1955 look fair, as a large number of freshmen turned out this year; but several of the graduating seniors were three-year lettermen and had become almost fixtures on the MHS squad. 1954 Track Schedule Redfield Relays April 15 Aberdeen Relays April 24 Webster Relays April 25 Watertown Sectional Meet April 27 N. E. Conference Meet April 30 Regional Meet May 8 Whetstone Valley Meet May 11 State Track Meet May 14 15 B Cheerleaders Left to right: Elva Mertens, Audrey Siewert, Carol Anderson, Sandra Strobel. Cheerleaders Prompting students to attend athletic events and really whooping it up after they are there, is the ener- getic job of the A” and “B” cheerleaders at MHS. The girls were always ready to give forth, even if things look- ed badly. During the course of the year they made trips to many of the out-of-town games. May Mikkelson was head cheerleader. The “B” cheerleaders were ready to root at the “B” games and give the “A” cheerleaders an extra hand for an unusual cheer now and then. First row top to bottom: Jim Boekelheide, Dick Flan- ery, Tom Bleser, Glen Rebel, Allen Liebe, Darwin Zirbel, Eugene Patnoe. Second row top to bottom: Gene McKernan. Gerald Boerger, Leonard Spanjers, David Judge, Bob Abies, Tom Ahles, Jerry Johnson. Third row top to bottom: Max Gonzenbach, John Flit- tie. Jim Johns, Don Whitlow, Jim Farrell, Larry Van Ray, Merl Foss, Dale Foss. Pep Club Fourth row left to right: Marie Fonder, Betty Schulz, Loretta Manning, Dorothy Schwandt, Esther Schweer Rose Angerhofer, Marlene Westphal, May Mikkelson, Marlys Mueller. Marian Bray. Evelyn Schweer', Rosemary Barlage, Ruth Gonzenbach, Evelyn Valentine, Ivadell Raebel, Marjorie Killion. Connie Remund, Jane Ebsen. Third row left to right: Lucille Flack, Janet Davis, Elaine Wendt, Lorraine Heffernan, Betty Folk, Roselyn Schmitt LaVonne Nord, Shirley Harder, Deanna Hammond, Shirley Jurgens, Carol Hermans, Audrey Siewert, Lucille Folk. Carol Koepke, Sue Reeve, Margaret Huben, Yvonne Boheman. Second row left to right: Carol Dorale, Patricia Jurgens, Shirley Bruner, Yvonne Tulowetzke. Janet Ross Carol Anderson. Mary Burges, Donna Reynan. Judy Tillman, Lois Konshak, Lois Boe, Bev- erly Monahan, Carol Vogel. LaVonne Anderson. Ann Jurgens, Marian Thomas. First row left to right Joan Gill, Janice Nord. Annabell Schliesman, Donna Boerger, Juanita Christensen LaVonne Meister, Cynthia Selchert, Donna Williams, Darleen Sudbery, Judith Trapp, Elva Mertens Marilyn Willett. Sandra Strobel, Geraldine McFarland, Elaine Shaffer, Betty Brotzel. Mixed Chorus Fourth row left to right: Joan Van Veen. Sharon Dolan, Virginia Cronin. Donna Boerger, Ruth Gonzenbach, Ronald Dehne, Dale Hagan. Darwin Zirbel, David Judge, Milton Bohlen, Max Gonzenbach, James Boekelheide, LaVerne Kruger, Melvin Hall, Lucille Flack, Agnes Nord, May Mikkelson, Jane Eb- sen, Audrey Siewert. Third row left to right: Marlene Seim, Judy Tillman. Shirley Harder, Elaine Skaarer, Charles Gommer, Neil Anderson, Sam Kasuske, Jerry Johnson. Richard Smith, Dale Sorenson, LaValle Berk- ner, Margaret Huben, Sue Reeve, Mary Garvey, Bonnie Buning, Mary Campbell, Rojean Moldenhauer. Summary of Vocal Music Department Highlights of the entire year came when the vocal music department participated in two music festivals—one at Watertown and the other held here in Milbank. Throughout the year the department has been engaged in a spring and Christmas concert; in addition, it has produced superior vocal stu- dents in contests during the course of the year. Boys' Glee Club Top row left to right: Samuel Kasuske, Stanley Reiners, David Judge, Max Gonzenbach, Milton Bohlen. Jim Boekelheide, John Peters. Laverne Kruger. Third row left to right: Ronald Dehne, Dale Hagan, Darwin Zirbel, Allan Liebe, Ronald Buesch- er, Melvin Hall, Robert Beck, Arthur Kaden. Second row left to right: Gene Torness, Georg i Jurgens, Charles Gommer, Neil Anderson, Jack Boerger, Dale Raebel, Leonard Spanjers, LaValle Berkner, Jim Randall. Bottom row left to right: Byron Reents, Merl Foss. Richard Selgeby, Neil Nelson. Teddy Kaden, Robert Ahles, Byron Wendland, Joel Johns. Second row left to right: Mary Lou Keller, Carol Anderson, Joan Gill, Juanita Christenson, Carol Dorale, Ivadell Raebel, Dale Foss, Larry Van Ray. Ronald Buscher, Leonard Spanjers, Dale Raebel, Bill Wilson, Duane Liebe, Joel Johns, Marjorie Killion, Margaret Nef, Carol Knock, Barbara Johnson. First row left to right: Gertrude Engelson, Janice Nord, Janet Davis, LaVonne Nord, Gene Tor- ness. Neil Nelson, Merle Foss, James Randall, Robert Beck, John Peters, Larry Johns, Larry Selge- by. Ronald Berens, Lavonne Anderson, Darleen Sudbery, Vivian Bryngelson. Girls Glee Club Back row left to right: Marlene Seim, Shirley Harder, Annabelle Schliesman, Elaine Skaarer, Mary Burges, Donna Boerger, Rosemary Barlage, Ruth Gonzenbach, Marge Killion, Judy Meyers, Au- drey Siewert, Jane Ebsen, May Mikkelson, Margaret Nef, Lucille Flack. Second row left to right: Carol Anderson. Donna Williams, Cynthia Selchert, Janet Ross, Evelyn Valentine, Ivadell Raebel, Connie Remund, Lorraine Heffernan, Clarice Dobson, Carol Dorale, Donna Senkbeil, Carol Vogel, Marlys Mueller, Darleen Sudbery, Sue Reeve, Geraldine McFarland. Third row left to right: Gertrude Engelson. Jo an Van Veen, Helene Falk, Virginia Cronin, Roselyn Schmitt, Deanna Hamman, Rojean Moldenhauer, LaVonne Nord, Beverly Monahan, Barbara Johnson, Shirley Bruner, Mary Foss, Margaret Huben, Lavonne Anderson. Fourth row left to right: Judy Tillman, Mary Keller, Janet Davis, Joan Gill, Janice Nord, Doris Johanson, Sandra Strobel, Viola Reiners, Mary Garvey, Lavonne Meister, Betty Brotzel, Vivian Bryngelson. Band (Left Half) Standing: Philip Fabel, Mr. Heidepriem, Arthur Kaden, Charles Gommer. Third row, left to right: Caroline Runge, Agnes Nord, Merl Foss, Rochelle Spiering, Genevieve Lowthian, Janet Tillman, Judy Tillman, Karen Crowl, Roger Wilde, Ronald Dehne, Lowell Cro- wl, Virginia Dailey, Carol Hendrick. Second row, left to right: Sheldon Konstant, Ann Jurgens, Judy Meyers, Gene Torness, Carol An- derson. Lorraine Heffernan, Jim Randall. First row, left to right: Jack Stengel, Margie Killion, Ivadell Raebel, Larry Van Ray, Jim Boekelheide. Beginning Band Getting a head start, the beginning band, under Mr. Heidepriem, includes an in- troduction to a musical instrument and gradually progresses each student to “A” band standing. Fourth row left to right: Betty Jo White, Arthur Kaden, Raymond Kasuske, Jackie Price, Car- ol Hermans, Glen Elliott, Roger Kasuske, David Dubbs. Standing: lilr. Heidepriem. Douglas Randall Bobby Wilson. Everett Iszler. Third row left to right: Janice Zirbel, Carole Larson, Leslie Swanson, Janet Ross, Sam Kasus- ke, Jim Berkner, Sandra Strobl, Janice Nord, Judy Leonhardt. Joseph Peters, James Gesswein, Gary Hedman, James Sudbery, Donald Bartholomew. Arthur Gesswein, Duane Gertsema, Suzanne Comstock. Gloria Kennedy, Warren Busjahn, Mary Berquist, Janet Kaden, Barbara Johnson Carol Anderson. J cond row ,eft. to right: Linna Kay Iverson, Brenda Bunting, Sue Ann Dornbusch, James Jacobs Linda Liebing, David Schempp, Jo Anne Hoeke, Ward Phelan. John Lowthian. John Bruce Judy Trapp, Robert Treis, Gail Torness, Sharon De Long, Duane Liebe. First row left to right: Beverly Scheef. Ruth Van Asch, Barbara Aldrich. Sharon Splinter Carol Anderson, Alayne Pettyjohn, Geraldine McFarland, Linda Mcnze. Band (Right Half) Standing, left to right: Milton Bohlen, La Verne Kruger, Mary Campbell, Joel Johns, Don Ander- son, Karen Griffin, Connie Remund. . . „ .. . . ... Fourth Row, left to right: Wallace Runge, Tom Bleser, Max Gonzenbach, Elroy Pettyjohn, Arthur Kaden, Beverly Monahan, Dallas Kosse, LaVonne Anderson. ,, „ Third Row, left to right: Carol Anderson, Carol Vogel, Sandra Meadows, Ronald Buescher, Ber- nita Larson. Carol Knock. _ . T. Second Row, left to right: Audrey Siewert, Audrey Redman, Dale Raebel, Susan Davenport, Lin- da Flathers, Mary Garvey. „ „ , „ . Front Row, left to right: Ruth Gonzenbach, Mary Burges, Margaret Nef. Pep Band Always there to add a gay note, the MHS pep band turned out at the games to fire the spirits and do their share to bring out the Bulldogs as the victor. Standing left to right: Charles Gommer, LaVerne Kruger. Karen Griffin, Connie Remund. Third Row, left to right: Merl Foss, Caroline Runge, Rochelle Spiering, Judy Tilleman, Karen Crowl, Gene Torness, Virginia Dailey, Carol Hendricks, Tom Bleser, Elroy Pettyjohn, Beverly Monahan, Dallas Kosse, LaVonne Anderson. . , _ , . . .. Second Row left to right: Sheldon Konstant, Ann Jurgens, Judy Meyers, Carol Anderson, Jim Randall, Audrey Siewert, Audrey Redman, Dale Raebel, Carol Vogel, Sandra Meadows, Ronald Buesch- Cr’ Virst Row eft to right: Jack Stengel, Ivadell Raebel, Jim Boekelheide, Linda Flathers, Mary Gar- vey, Ruth Gonzenbach, Margaret Nef. Band Soloists Band soloists carried off their share of honors in the Regional Contest when three of the band members—Jack Stengel, clarinet: Karen Griffin, snare drum; and Lavonne Anderson, baritone horn—were given superior ratings. Superior Band Soloists Left to right: Anderson. Jack Stengel, Karen Griffin, Lavonne Superior Flute Quartet and Clarinet Quartet XT , L®ft r,Sht: Alayne Pettyjohn, Mary Burges, Margaret Nef, Ruth Gonzenbach, Larry Van Ray, Ivadell Raebel Marge Killion, Jack Stengel. All State Band Jack Stengel and Elroy Pettyjohn re- ceived the honor of attending All-State Band in Mitchell, March 25 and 26. There were 700 students who tried out for the band, and 160 were selected. The purpose is to strive for the best possible music effect. The session lasted for two days, and Clarence Sawhil from UCLA was the guest director. “It was probably the best all-state band yet,” stated Donald Heidepriem, band in- structor. Left to right: Jack Stengel, Elroy Pettyjohn. Superior Vocal Soloists Elroy Pettyjohn, bass; Sharon Dolan, mezzo-soprano; Audrey Redman, sopra- no; Jack Stengel, tenor; rang the total of four vocal solo superiors in the Re- gional Contest held here February 10, Sharon Dolan was recommended for the Grand Concert. Jim Boekelheide received an excellent rating and Darleen Sudbery received a good rating. Superior Vocal Soloists Left to right: Elroy Pettyjohn, Sharon Dolan, Audrey Redman, Jack Stengel. Girls' Octette Receiving superior rating in the con- test on February 10. held in Milbank, these girls won over 27 other girls’ en- sembles which participated. Girls' Octette Left to right: Janet Davis, Ivadell Raebel, Audrey Red- man, Ruth Gonzenbach, Sue Reeve, and Darleen Sudbery. Not pictured—Gertrude Engelson and Marjorie Killion. Boys' Octette Top row left to right: Elroy Pettyjohn, Dale Hagan, Jim Boekelheide, Jim Randall. Bottom row left to right: LaValle Berkner, Leonard Spanjers, Jack Stengel, Dale Raebel. Boys' Octette A superior rating was given to the vocal department when the Boys’ Oc- tette displayed their ability at the con- test. They also had the honor of singing in the Grand Concert in the evening. Elroy Pettyjohn, Dale Hagan, Jim Boekelheide, Jim Randall, LaValle Berkner. Leonard Spanjers, Jack Sten- gel, and Dale Raebel composed the oc- tette. All State Chorus Back row, left to right: Leonard Spanjers, Dale Hagan, James Boekelheide, Elroy Pettyjohn Middle row left to right: Marjorie Killion. Jack Stengel, La Valle Berkner, Audrey Redman Front row, left to right: Sue Reeve. Janet Davis, Darleen Sudbery, Gertrude Engelson. Definitely this is a highlight of the high school musical year to attend All State Chorus Being at Huron for two days, Friday and Saturday, over 350 students participated in this. The vocal director was Mr. David McCowan from Iowa State College. All State Chorus pins were given to all the singers no |)iii (kipcitcd in the grand concert on Saturday evening. The whole event was a great success. Twirlers Constantly in the student and public eye. MHS twirlers performed at all football and basketball games. Head twirler was Margie Killion. band 1 ex ra was ac ed t° the band this year with John Flittie as the drum major of the marching Baton Twirlers Standing: John Flittie, Marjorie Killion, Lorraine Heffernan, Audrey Siewert Kneeling: Carol Larson, Bernita Larson, Agnes Nord, Mary Burges, Mary Campbell, Barbara National Honor Society Top row left to right: Leonard Spanjers, John Flittie, Jim Boekclheide, Max Gonzenbach, David Judge, Dale Hagan, Principal Campbell. _ _ . „_____• «0« Bottom row left to right: Darleen Sudbery, Sue Reeve, Sharon Dolan, Connie Remund, May Mikkclson, Marge Killion, Marie Fonder, Betty Schulz. Stressing scholarship, leadership, and service, the local Keystone Chapter of the National Honoi Society was enlarged to fourteen active members with the addition of eight new senior members. Officers for the year were John Flittie, president; Leonard Spanjers vice president; and Dale Hagan, secretary. The National Honor Society sponsored activities including the publishing of an improved handbook for new students and the sponsoring of a school party. N. F. L. Standing left to right: Darleen Sudbery, Joan Menze. Margaret Nef, Mary Burges, Lucille Flack, Stanley Reiners, Tom Bleser, Earl Smith, James Ran- dall, Elton Shauf. Seated left to right: Mary Garvey, June Keller, Mr. Swanson, advisor; David Judge, Dale Hagan. The NFL The NFL is an honorary speech organiza- tion designed to promote greater interest in speech activities in high school and to im- prove the individual. This year, fifteen new members were added to their charter. Executives of the club arc June Keller, president: Mary Garvey, vice- president; and David Judge, secretary-treas- urer. Mr. Alan Swanson is their advisor. Boy and Girls' State Scholarship, leadership, and service are the qualities that are needed for attendance at Boy and Girls’ State. These people have been chosen by their teachers and faculty. They are chosen from the upper one-third of their class. This is a rewarding experience in learning the basic fundamentals of our various steps of govern- ment. Annual Staff Back row left to right: LaValle Berk n r. Max Gonzenbach, Jim Bockclheide, Betty Schulz, Betty Folk, Marian Bray, Joan Van Veen. Darleen Sudbery. Front row left to right: Kay Lindell. Sue Reeve. David Judge. Dale Hagan. John Flittie, Sharon Dolan, Leonard Spanjers. Annual Staff Burning the midnight oil on many occasions, the annual staff, headed by Editor Dale Hagan and Advisor Darell Pribyl, met the deadlines to bring out the biggest annual in many years. Starting early in the fall to raise money through noon movies and various promotions, they hustled up enough revenue to increase The Bulldog by 12 pages. Page Editors After all copy was in it was the rigorous task of the page editors to sort out, proof- read, rewrite, and paste up the Bulldog. Here we find all the editors and the advisor in a typical pose as they begin putting the paper in order for the press. Each page editor is responsible for the making up of his page I ft to right: Sue Reeve, News Editor; Miss Fick, Advisor; John Flittie, Editor; Dale Hagan, Associate Editor; David Judge, Sports Editor; Carol Dorale, Editorial Page Editor Mary Garvey, Feature Editor. Finally, when all pages are complete, each utters a sigh as another issue is “hot” off the press! Press Club Seated left to right: Sue Reeve, Dale Hagan, Earl Smith, John Flittie, Betty Schulz, Betty Folk, Carol Dorale, Mary Garvey. Dave Judge. Second row left to right: Sharon Dolan, Jim Randall, Vivian Bryngelson, Darleen Sudbery, Gerry McFarland, Ann Tuchscherer, Mary Burges, Judy Till- man. Bev Monahan. Third row left to right: Rojean Mol- dtnhauer. Carol Vogel, LaVonnc Ander- son, Agn-s Nord, Donna Boerger, Elaine Wendt. Tom Bleser. Gene Patnoe, Milton Bohlcn. E l. Konshak. June Keller. Rose- mary Barlag?, Lucille Flack, Margare' Ncf, Audrey Siewert, Lois Boe. Quill and Scroll Outstanding achievement in journalism is the aim of this organization. In order to be- come a member, one must be of junior stand- ing. have shown creativeness in his work, and have written at least 75 to 80 inches of print- ed material. John Flittie and Dale Hagan entered this journalistic society as juniors to make up this year s nucleus. The other members were formally accepted at the close of this school year. Quill and Scroll Back row left to right: Earl Smith. John Flittie. David Judge, Elroy Pettyjohn, and Carol Dorale. First row: Sue Reeve. Sharon Dolan. Dale Hagan, and Mary Garvey. Merry Stenos Standing: Mrs. Flittie, Advisor. . „. Fifth row left to right: Marjorie Killion, Ivadell Raebel, Dallas Kosse, Gloria Ekern Fourth row left to right: Mary Keller. May Mikkelson, Betty Schulz, Betty Folk Janet Davis Third row left to right: Janet Bunting, Rosemary Barlage, Vice-President; La Vonne Nord, Mar- lene Westphal, Shirley Jurgens, Marian Bray. . „ . r „ Second row left to right: Rose Olson, Secretary-Treasurer; Connie Remund, Marie Fonder, Joan V‘m First rovf left to right: Elaine Shaffer, Tom Ahles, Marlys Mueller, Dale Hagan, President. Merry Stenos Typewriters and business machines are constantly buzzing in this club. Unlike most of the other high school clubs, the Stenos do work for the school as well as the community The purpose of the club is to give the students skill in office work and to prepare them for jobs after high school. One automatically becomes a Steno when he takes Shorthand and Typing II. I he Merry Stenos advisor and fictitious employer is Mrs. Flittie. With the money that they earn during the course of the school year, this organization buys equipment for the commercial department and enjoys an annual steno banquet at the end of the year. Library Standing left to right: Allen Liebe, Earl Smith, June Keller, Loretta Manning, Caroline Runge. Seated left to right: Gladys Reiners, Jane Ebsen, Elaine Wendt. Barbara Johnson, Shirley Jur- gens, Betty Folk, Miss Washtoak, Darleen Sudbery, Lucille Flack, Rojean Moldenhauer, Joan Menze, acUcarexperi'imceTn0opeMting a library smoothly is the aim of the Library Club. The student librarians handle finances, select new books, and repair the old reading material. During the year they sponsored book week and an all-school party. Student Council i,an?dHng:r,! Ir � ampbe I’,Lairy Lewis' James Randall. LaVVayne Ladwig. tie, luf Reeve ConnT lUmund ’ Boekelheidc- Max Gonzenbach. May Mikkelson, John Flit- . Gonnie Remund. senior class representative, presents a student’s problem to the ernim grameinC“heCschool LongC£acultye? rinistrItionUa n student 6 3 fair'working governmental pro- Student Government Day Completely taking over the gov- ernment was the job of MHS sen- iors as they stepped into the var- ious city and county offices to rule Milbank for a day. The students spent one week prior to the elec- tion for campaigning, with the “Royalist ’ and “US” parties com- peting. Each person elected to the dif- ferent offices spent one day learn ng the functions that that public official carries on during the course of the year. This is an American Legion project designed to promote better citizens for to- morrow. Student Government Day County Officers Standing, left to right: Jim Johns. Mr. Campbell, John Flittie, Jim Boekelheide, Mr. Carr, Jack Stengel. Sitting, left to right: Elaine Shaffer. Connie Remund, Rose mary Barlage, Janet Davis, La Vonne Anderson, Ivadell Raebel. Elroy Pettyjohn. Sheldon Kon stant. r r . S,udent Government Day—City Officials Left to right: Max Gonzenbach. Darwin Zirbel. Eugene 1 atnoe, Jerry Johnson, (in back) Frank Carr and Arthur ampbell. I-uVerne Kruger, Dick Flanery, and Tom Ahles. Debate Standing left to right: Robert Beck, Stanley Rein- ers, Elton Shauf, Darleen Sudbery, Dale Hagan, Mr. Swanson, Advisor; June Keller, Mary Garvey, Toni Bleser, Cynthia Selchert. Seated left to right: Earl Smith, Joan Menze, Mar- garet Nef. Lucille Flack, Mary Burges, James Randell. Debate Experienced debaters — Dale Hagan, Dar- lccn Sudbery, Mary Garvey, June Keller, and Margaret Nef — won over 65% of their de- bates. Seven trips were made during the year. This group, the largest in 10 years, had a very successful year as they received the Degree of Merit in the Midwest Speech Meet at Sioux Falls. Declam District contest winners who met at B;g Slone were: James Randall, sec- ond in oratory; Darleen Sudbery, second in poetry; Mary Garvey, third in humor- ous; and Dale Hagan, who won first in dramatic with the reading. “My Cousin Rachel”, and went to the State Declam Contest at Pierre. Two local declam con'ests were held this year with a very large group of 33 people participating. Declam Back row left to right: Elton Shauf, Tom Bleser, Stan- ley Reiners, John Flittie. David Judge, June Keller, Esther Schweer, Mary Burges. Carol Vogel, Ann Tuchscherer. Front row left to right: Sue Reeve, May Mikkelson. Rosemary Barlage, Virginia Cronin. Lucille Flack. Margaret Nef. Evelyn Valentine, LaVonns Anderson. Evelyn Schweer, Geraldine McFarland. Stand ng: Darleen Sudbery, James Randall, Mary Gar- vey. Seated: Dale Hagan. Speech Club Top row left to right: Robert Beck. Tom Bleser, Stanley Reiners, John Flittie, David Judge, Dale Hagan, Jim Randell, Earl Smith, Elton Shauf. Second row left to right: Mary Burges, Lorraine Heffernan, Lucille Flack. Esther Schweer, June Keller, Margaret Nef. Evelyn Valentine, Jane Ebsen. Carol Vogel. Geraldine McFarland. Bottom row left to right: Evelyn Schweer, Ann Tuchscherer, Mary Garvey, Cynthia Selchert, May Mikkelson, Sue Reeve, Darleen Sudbery, Lavonne Anderson. Senior Variety Show Informal Pictures 1. Just what the sign says; 2. Sa-Shay’n Dave; 3, Makeup; 4. “Would you care for a soda, Stella?” Senior Variety Show Old time vaudeville was re- vived for one “stupendous, collosal” night February 24, as the Class of '54 presented a new type of stage show. “Seven —count ’em—seven” acts were presented to a capacity audi- ence. including a melodrama complete with a be-whiskered villain (hiss !!!) and a be- muscled hero (hooray !!!), a farce comedy, and five acts of senior talent. The production, directed by Alan Swanson, included nearly one-half of the senior class. Senior Variety Show r0W oft L°,rght: Kay Lindell, Betty Folk. Marlene Westphal. Esther Schweer Leonard Spanjers, James Randall Betty Schulz, Rose Angerhofer. Marlys Mueller, Darlcen Sudbcry ’ «wT s: assist- ™,ie La™ic “« � • r„«. D,vM5XTa� «lB?nff Lorral“ IM ™' KUUon, Dale Hagan, •� . Ef.Yn eEShiH,rSk“r°r S‘ « D°,a Juniors Revive Classic Once a brilliant novel, now an equally heart warming play! The juniors changed from the regular pattern of high school dramatizations and presented one of the most well-known of stories—Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. Giving expert attention to its direction, Mr. Sly and assistant direc- tor, Audrey Redman guided the production into “classic” form. Members of the cast included: Elaine Wendt, June Keller, Joan Gill Mary Garvey. Margaret Nef, Jim Anderson, Joan Menze, Lucille Flack, Gene Murphy, Charles Gommer. Carol Dorale, Ann Tuchscherer, Duane Kockx, Jim Farrell, and Marlene Seim. 1 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Junior Class Play Informal Pictures 1 “Mee” Elaine Wendt; 2, “Oh, you make me sick,” Lucille Flack; 3, The audience; 4, “Our Beth is gone”’ 5 Jr Play cast; 6, But you don’t look sick; 7, “Beth”, Joan Gill; 8, Ah, makeup; 9, This is the devil??; 10, Lovely Mrs. March and her charming daughters; 11, “Catch me, if you can, Laurie. — June Keller. The Senior Play . • he casl .2. Oh Brains, I think you re wonderful.” Sharon Dolan and Jim Johns- 3 Dr Gooch n.ior-,M°?ewklug suggestions; 5 -‘Agree??? !!” Jim Johns; 6. I'm talking to JC” Marge and Dale, 7. She s thrown them overboard for a man,” Janet Davis; 8. “Hey there's a car from the greenhouse out front”; 9. “You scoundrel!” Dale Hagan; 10. They've been playing footba P'- 11 keeping mud off the rug, Jack Stengel. 3 p y n 11, lies Senior Comedy— If Mother Only Knewr- What could be worse than forgetting a twen- tieth wedding anniversary? Perhaps learning that your mother is “stepping out” with a doctor. To really top things off, you need the “kids” in the family to start solving the family prob- lems. All this and more was combined into one rio- tous play—If Mother Only Knew, presented April 2, under the meticulous direction of Mr Elmer Moe. Those in the cast were; Margie Killion. Dale Hagan, Jack Stengel, Sue Reeve, Sharon Dolan Darleen Sudbery, Janet Davis, Dick Flanery’ Rosemary Barlage. Jim Johns, Elroy Pettyjohn Max Gonzenbach, John Flittie, Leonard Spanjers, Connie Remund, stage manager; and Ivadcll Kaebel, student director. F. H. A. Fifth row, left to right: Marie Fonder, Dorothy Schwandt, Rose Angerhofer, Marlene Westphal, June Keller, Joan Menze, LaVonne Hansvold, Shirley Dockter, Loretta Manning, Lorraine Heffernan, Elaine Wendt, Evelyn Valentine, Donna Boerger, Bonnie Bunting, Carol Hermans, Joan Read, Car- oline Runge, Marian Thomas. Fourth row, left to right: Elaine Skaarer, Janice Mitchell, Joan Van Veen, Maries Karges, Eve- lyn Thompson, Janet Davis, Jane Ebsen, Agnes Nord, Janet Bunting, Audrey Siewert, Yvonne Tulo- wetzke, Marjorie Huben, Roselyn Schmitt, Cynthia Selchert. Barbara Johnson, Janet Ross, Yvonne Boheman, Shirley Harder, Carol Koepke, LaVonne Anderson, Dallas Kosse. Third row, left to right: Joan Gill, Carol Dor ale, Lucille Flack. Helene Falk, Sharon Dolan, Judy Tilleman, Betty Wellnitz. LaVonne Meister, Beverly Monahan, Carol Vogel, Ann Tuchscherer, Shirley Bruner, Sandra Strobl, Geraldine McFarland, Rose Olson, Shirley Jurgens, Lois Konshak, Mary Lou Foss, Kay Lindell. Second row. left to right: Doris Johanson, Ardell Wellnitz, Gertrude Engelson, Arlene Wellnitz, Marian Hofhenke, Viola Reiners, Ix is Boe, Judith Trapp, Elva Mertens, Rojean Moldenhauer, Gladys Reiners, Betty Brotzel, Marilyn Willet, Charlotte Olson, Pat Jurgens, Verna Tulowetzke, Janice Mc- Culloch, Vivian Bryngelson. Front row, left to right: Betty Folk (Degree Chairman). Darleen Sudbery (Vice-President), Rose- mary Barlage (President), Miss Moncur (Advisor), Carol Knock (Reporter), Betty Schulz (Secretary- Treasurer), Carol Folk (Parliamentarian). F. F. A. Fourth row left to right: Jerry Menze. LaVerne Kruger, Stanley Reiners, Kenneth Kasuske, Har- old Thaden, Donald Whitlow, James Boerger, Dalton Kasuske, Gerald Folk, George Johanson. Will- iam Forman, Roger McCulloch. Kenneth Carr. Charles Gommer, John Peters, Stanley Bohn, Charles Falk, Melvin Hall, Dean Pauli. Richard Anderson. Third row left to right: Robert Beck, DeVern Schwenn. William Meyer, Ronald Dehne, James Far- rell. 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