Mitchell High School - Warbler Yearbook (Mitchell, SD)

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The latest disaster for would-be magician Bob Abemaker is breaking an egg in his father's hat. Left to right: Norma Phipps, John Orr, Paul Olson, Jim Slettebak, Pat Bauer, Wava Billingham, and Glenn Near. Birds were singing, flowers were blooming, love was in the air, resulting in A Case of Springtime by Lee Sherman, This rollicking comedy was pre- sented by fifteen members of the senior class May 8 and 9, l946. The play dealt with the mishaps and escapades of Bob Parker llim Slettebakl, a typical high school seniori Joan Abernaker lPatricia Bauerl tried hard to understand his strange doings, but her father, Principal Aber- naker lPauI Olsonl, had other views. For a while it seemed that everyone was convinced that Bob was a criminal, but his friends and family did their best to stand by him. Other members of the cast were: John Orr as Mr, Parker, Wava Billing- ham as Mrs, Parker, Norma Phipps as Bob's sister, Norman Mizel as Bob's younger brother Dickie, Pat Wright, Mary Jean Schempp, and Barbara Ray- burn as the PTA ladies, Jerry Wiblemo as the officer of the law: Marilyn Kneeland as Dickie's little girl friend, Barbara Lloyd as Miss Bright, the lady from the zoo, Betty Gulberg as Louella, the maid, and Glenn Near as Eddie, Joan's brother. Miss Elaine Schumacher, dramatics instructor, directed the play, t W Left: Puppy love in- terest is provided when young Dickie lNOrman Mizell lays dawn the law to his little girl friend Gwen lMarilyn Kneelandl. Right: A happy ending for Joan lPat Bauerl and Bob Him Slettebakl is finally reached. l H04 Case O ggfrzinkg time S if

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Mrs. Schultzhammer accuses the shocked Mrs. Foster of bigamy. Left to right: Sarah Scoville, Edwin DeJong, Clarice Carlson, Barbara Bergquist, Marjory Murphy, Deon Swanson, ond Sherrill Swenson. ,274 Baia wiffi I y ,r a 4 s N' 5 , a Bug collections, worn-out clocks, beauty contests, and true confessions contributed to the atmosphere of the play A Date With Judy. lt was pre- sciiicd Nuvciiibci 20 und Zi uiidci the cliicciioii of Miss Eiuiiie Sciiuiiiucliei, dramatics instructor. Clarice Carlson played the part of Judy Foster, the teen-age daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Foster tMarjory Murphy and Dean Swansonl. Judy was determined to be queen of a coming dance, and enlisted the help of her friend Barbara lMariIyn Wiblemol. Since money had to be raised in order to be eligible for queen, Judy and Barbara entered many contests, but with dire results, which had been predicted by Judy's brother Randolph lEdwin DeJongl. The remaining characters included: Mrs. Hotchkiss, the washerwoman lAlberta Cohrtl, Eloise l-lotchkiss, her daughter lPauline Rudolphly Hannah, the maid lCheryl Williamsonl, Mrs. Schultzhammer, of the PTA l,Barbara Bergauistl, Mr, Martindale, a Broadway producer lSherrill Swensonl, Mitzi, Judy's girl friend iSarah Scovillel, Oogie Pringle, Judy's boy friend lMaurice Burgl, Rex 0'Conner, a new boy in town lFred Johnsonl, Susie O'Connor, his little sister lLetha Rowley7. The production crew consisted of members of the dramatics class, J. Success works two ways - Judy becomes Queen of the Benefit, and Oogie escorts her. Judy's mother iMariory Murphyl, brother lEd- win DeJongJ, and father iDean Swansonl look on.

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-HN- 911 . ,432 ' lov I: Delores Mattheis and Dorothy Mattheis. lov 2: Jeannine Slettebak, Shirley Brenneman, Shirley Scott and Cheryl Williamson. Row 3: Justine Koop, Carol Fox, Connie Kaponin, Mary Frances Haven, and Joan Mabeef owz .f efzf The routine's the thing- 'Twill always pleasure bring, Our maiorettes brought much pleasure, indeed, to the spectators at the I946-47 football and basketball games. Their striking routines and costumes did much to increase school spirit. Under the able direction of Connie Kaponin, the group performed at several large functions. The solo performances of the leader Connie Kaponin and the acrobatic feats of the Mattheis twins highlighted each appearance of the maiorettes. Perhaps their biggest thrill came from twirling at the annual Military Ball at the University of South Dakota, February 22. The members included Carol Fox, Joan Mabee, Justine Koop, Shirley Scott, seniors, and four juniors-Shirley Brenneman, Mary Frances Hoven, Cheryl Williamson, Jeannine Slettebak, and Delores and Dorothy Mattheis, acrobats. To add to this varied scene, we had our six spirited cheerleaders who led us on to bigger and better cheers. The senior leaders, Janne Broderick and Jim Johnson, assisted by juniors Marjory Murphy and Maurice Burg with sophomores Carolyn Clark and Helen Ann Jordan, had a strenuous year. They were always on deck for any important athletic function. The annual Homecoming and Snake Dance were spurred on by this peppy six. Following tradition, an entertaining Gay Scanties Review was given in February under their direction. lt takes more than six people to keep the pep of MHS at high pitch, so the Pep Club gave loyal support. This year saw the third birthday of the Pep Club. The group served as the produc- tion crew for the athletic activities carried on by the cheerleaders. Through their efforts, bus- ses were chartered for out-of-town games, and our season ticket campaign was a record success. All in all, these three organizations merit a vote of thanks from the school for helping to make this an outstanding year. .