Mound Westonka High School - Mohian Yearbook (Mound, MN)

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APOLOGIES TO LONGFELLOW Each in turn, as we did enter Shall we leave this school of learning, On our several different missions Some to higher schools of learning Some to eastward, some to westward Will we journey, never resting; Seeking always something better, Something brighter, like a rainbow All to learn the one great lesson That our life is what we make it In this world of joy and sorrow May the lessons life will teach us lie an inspiration always To be better, braver, kinder, To be worthy of our loved ones; May the Alma Mater spirit Guide us always on our journey. —Marjorie Schoenikg. -10-

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SENIOR

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CLASS HISTORY On a bright morning in September in the year nineteen hundred and twenty, we began a new phase in our life as Freshmen. There were twenty-four of us. Out of this brilliant group we chose Chester Axvall to lead us, Harold Swanson to assist him. Charlotte Johnson to keep a record of our achievement and Clarence Koehler to collect our money. Miss Johnson was appointed our advisor. Although we did not make a brilliant career in athletics, we had five of our class represented in the track meet. Later on in the fall we received an invitation to a party given by the upper classmen. When we got to the schoolhouse we were blindfolded and led through dark rooms. Then we had to do various stunts, after which we received some refreshments. Xow we had become full-fledged pupils of M. C. II. S., and what did we care then what tortures we had to go through? In our second year, the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, we entered as Sophomores, much happier and brighter than as Freshmen in nineteen hundred and twenty. Marcella Beise was api ointed commander-in-chief: Geraldine McGinn, her assistant: Clyde Alberg. to keep a record of our accomplishments, and Chester Edlund, the coin collector. Miss Johnson was again appointed our class advisor. We took an active part in the initiation of the Freshmen. Although we did not permanently injure anyone, we let them feel as though they really belonged to high school and could take part in the various organizations. We kept our high standards this year also by havin°p representatives in Athletics, in the Glee Club, in the bread-baking contest at Hopkins, with the result that many of us were on the Honor Roll. In the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty-two we began our brilliant career as Juniors. Realizing the tremendous work ahead of us, we immediately organized our class. We chose Ralph Kowalke as our president: Olga Bergstrom, vice-president: Clarence Ohde, treasurer, and Geraldine McGinn, secretary. Although there were many new members in our class, our number was only twenty-three. Harriet Thomson. John Neemes. Ralph Kowalke, Donald Dullum. Paul Swcnsson and Doris Kuske entered our class as Juniors. Miss Mather was chosen advisor but as she left before the school term was completed. Mr. Hofstad was appointed to take her place. The Athletic standard of the school was upheld by our class; among these were Donald Dullum, Chester Edlund. Clarence Ohde, John Neemes, Charlotte Johnson and Geraldine McGinn. By the financial success of our program, we were able to entertain the class of '23 to a banquet. This was a success and likewise the program that followed was very good, due to the talented people of our class. 'I his year we also chose our class rings. The classes of 1923 and 1924 dedicated to the school as a memorial. the curtains for the stage. Half joyously and half regretfully we entered school in the fall of 1923 as Seniors. We knew this was our last year to have fun with our fellow-students and to work with the teachers. Miss True was appointed our class advisor: Kenneth Nelson, our president: Geraldine McGinn, vice-president: Winnifred Turn-ham, secretary, and Paul Anderson, treasurer. One of the first things we undertook to accomplish was the publishing of the Minoway of M. C. II. S.: with Mr. Hofstad’s assistance we have made it a success. The Mound School Athletic Association loses six men of the football squad, four of the boys' basketball team, six of the baseball team and two of the girls (Continued on page 67) — 11 —