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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

file Mollian Published by 'l'ma MOIIIAN S'IAFI' Mound Consolidated High School Mound, Minnesota EDITOR Donna Spaulding ASSISTANT EDITOR Karen Johnson LITERARY EDITOR , ................ Carol Lovaasen ART EDITOR Pauline Auld PHOTOGRAPHER Donald Love BUSINESS MANAGER David Klein ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Corrinne Trovall SPORTS EDITOR James Schaumburg ADVERTISING STAFF Diane Peterson, Alice Tracy. Martin Heinsch, Barbara Johnson, Howard Smith, Sonja Blakstvedt, Arline Dongoske, Beverly Derewenko, Jean Schroeder, Alfred Houliston, Lavonne Trutneau, Carol Gnitka SUBSCRIPTION STAFF Barbara Haerden, Marilyn Kohls, Joan Koecheler, Albert Reisberg, Jennalee Bowman, Rose Marie Schecher. Kathleen Schwalbe, Donald Hennings, Ruth Ann Whittaker, Lois Baker ADVISOR Mr. Norman Thompson Page One Page Two Dedication It is with pride and gratitude that we dedicate this Mohian to our principal, Mr. J. M. Julsrud, who has been our friend and guiding hand. Many times he said ttNott to our schemes when they left something to be desired, and helped us to formulate better ones. We have been angry with him many times, but always we discovered that his judgement was well founded. In Memory We the class of 1954 will always remember our dear classmate and friend, Georgia La Fore, who died this school year. She p 0 s s e s s e d that quality which we all would like to pos- sess, that of being able to meet every trouble With a warm smile of friendship and determination. Page Three Tribal leaders Page Four Mr. Dale G. Nelson Mr. J. M. Julsrud Mr. J. 0. Berge Dale G. Nelson, the superintendent of the Mound schools, has just finished his tenth year with us. He is a graduate of St. Cloud Teachers College and the University of Minnesota. We have much pride and respect for Mr. Nelson and the1 many things he accomplishes to better our sc 001. In charge of the senior high school is J. M. Julsrud, our principal. Along with helping the senior high students, he is also in charge of ticket sales for the school. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College and the University of Minnesota. Weive enjoyed having him with us for a total Of twenty-three years. Promoted to the office of junior high school principal this past year was J. O. Berge. A for- mer algebra and driver training teacher, weire glad to have him as principal and in Charge of Visual education. A graduate of Moorhead State Teachers College and the University of Minnesota. he has been here for twelve years. x . Mr. George Ohman Mr. Glen Gabrielson Mr. Donald Soderlund Mrs. Marie Johnson Mr. Donald Soderlund teaches junior high science. Besides his classroom job he advises the freshman class and coaches junior high baseball. He is again teaching driver training. Teaching junior high mathematics is Mr. George Ohman. He also advises the seventh grade class. Mr. Clayton Nielsen teaches physics, chemis- try, and biology. Among his many activities, he adviSES the Science Club, Camera Club, junior class, and helps with homecoming. A11 senior high mathematics are taught by Mrs. Evelyn Hanson. The class of 54 will always remember the fine job she did in advising their junior prom. Mrs. Marie Johnson teaches social studies and geography in junior high school. She is also a seventh grade class advisor. Mr. Glen Gabrielson, new to our school sys- tem this year, instructs junior high social stu- dies and science. He coaches intramural and boys tennis besides being an eighth grade class advisor. Miss Beverly Gammon, junior high English teacher, advises declamation and the seventh grade Class. Her leisure time is spent playing golf. Mrs. Delores Gustafson, teaches junior high English and science. For the second year she is an advisor for the eighth grade Class. Mrs. Donna Hager, new to Mound this year, teaches junior high English and German. She Big Clzief: Rule . . . . Mr. Clayton Neilsen Miss Beverly Gammon Mrs. Donna Hager Mrs. Evelyn Hanson Mrs. Delores Gustafson is the advisor for the junior high section of the Smoke Signal. Mr. Robert Fox, who teaches Sten. I, typing, and business law, is a sophomore class advisor and also advises students for various homecom- ing activities. Mr. Norman Thompson has just completed his first year of teaching at Mound. He teaches Sten. II, office practice, typing, and bookkeep- ing. He is also the MOHIAN advisor. Mr. Robert Fox. Mr. Norman Thompson Page Five little Warriors . . . . Mrs. Gertrude Soule Mr. Sherwood Bcwers Mrs. Miriam Ivers, who teaches senior high English and Spanish, was the junior class play director. She was also one of the declamation advisors as well as a sophomore class advisor and an advisor to the Thespian Society. Mr. Donald Nelson, senior class play director, teaches senior high English, journalism, and world history. He also is a Thespian and decla- mation advisor. His time is further occupied with advising the Smoke Signal and the senior class. Mrs. Carolyn Zachow Miss Helen Law Page Six Mrs. Carol Engstram Miss Estelle Johnson Mrs. Genevieve Pheilsticker Miss Helen Law has served as our school nurse for a number of years. She signs all ad- mittance slips for students absent because of 111- ness, administers sight and hearing tests, and also gives advice to the students. Mrs. Carolyn Zachow, secretary to Miss Law and to Mr. J. O. Berge, has held these positions for the past five years. Mrs. Pearl Edlund, senior high English teach- er, directs the Nativity each year. She assisted in prom preparations made by the class of ,54. Miss Florence Bronczyk, biol- ogy anal physical education teacher, is the director of the Junior Red Cross, advisor to tne senior high Pep Club, has charge of Girls Intramural, and junior high GAA as well as ad- vising the sophomore class. Miss Baroara Hopkins, phy- sical education teacher, also ieads junior high GAA and the junior high Pep Club. She has just completed her first year 0t teacthg at Mound. Mr. Vance Crosby, Who has also ccmpleted his first year here, is a boys physical eduea- tion instructor. He coacnes junior high school football, track, and baseball. Teaching boysl physical edu- cation is Mr. Oscar Haddorff. He very aptly coaches our bas- ketball and track teams. Mr. Vance Crosby Mr. Oscar Haddorff Mrs. Ardith Breitzman, home economics instructor, is another LeaCher Who has completed her first year at Mound. She is an eighth grade class advisor. Mrs. Roberta Stockton is a home economics instructor and has been a junior class advisor for the past two years. Mr. Sherwood Bowers, our very able chef, has been work- ing here for many years pre- paring hot lunches for the stu- dents each day y. Mrs. Gertrude Soule assists our chef in planning the school lunch program each week. Mrs. Carol Engstrom took the position held by Mrs. Gladys Krusen before her resignation. She is receptionist in the main office, serves as Mr. Julsruds secretary, has the chore of sign- ing passes and issuing make- -up slips to student t.s Mrs. Ardith Breitzman Mrs. Roberta Stockton Mr. Leighton Lindlan, who teaches American and world history and social science to senior high students, is a junior class advisor,g01f coach, and debate coach. He also advises the Ski Club. Mr. Robert Goveis interests revolve around two extremeseteaching American and world history and coaching senior high football. Mr. John Andreasen occupies his time with Mr. Leighton Lindlan Mr. Robert Gove Mr. John Andreasen Mr. Myron Skow . . . . Wiflz Tomalmwk: Mrs. Pearl Edlund Mrs. Miriam Ivers Mr. Donald Nelson music lessons, directing the junior high band, and assisting in the direction of the senior high band. Heis an advisor for homecoming and also directs the band boys quartet. Mr Myron Skow is really kept busy directing the senior high band, arranging concerts and tours, and supervising soloist and ensembles for various contests. Miss Florence Bronczyk Miss Barbara Hopkins Page Seven And Ruler Mr. Donald Fahrman Mr. Harry Bockhaus Miss Janet Stewart Mr. Irving Kepke Miss Estelle Johnson, our librarian, is always willing to aid the students with reference ma- terial. She also keeps the library open during the summer. Mrs. Genevieve Pfeilsticker is the the assistant librarian. She assists the librarian in sending out library over-due book lists and also gives students needed reference information. Miss Janet Stewart, speech clinician, is kept m Mr. Peter Anderson Mr. Sievert Messer Mr. George Fredrickson Page Eight Mr. Edward Behmler Mr. Russ Hadden Mr. Joe Berge quite busy helping the students With their speech difficulties at both the elementary and hlgh schools. Our guidance counselor, Mr. Edward Behmler, has proved to be of great help to each one of us. His friendly assistance is appreciated by all the students. He is also an advisor to the senior class and serves as baseball coach. Instructing the students interested in metal shop work is Mr. Donald Fahrman. Mr. Irving Kepke has been with us for many years teaching mechanical drawing. Mr. Harry Bockhaus, our well-known Wifest- ling coach, teaches students the basic princ1plaS of wood working. Our driving instructor, Mr. Russel Hadden, teaches students how to become safe drivers. He spends his spare time by assisting the football and basketball coaches as well as advising the bus patrol. Mr. J. O. Berge has taken over the position of Jr. High principal, leaving the other half of theddriver training class to Mr. Donald Soder- un . Three of our custodians, Pete Anderson, Mr. Messer, and Mr. Fredrickson, are given the task of keeping our school clean and respectable. Senior Braves leave . . . . PAULINE AULD . . . A friend indeed, a worthy Chum, success to her W111 surely come. Declam 11, 12; Homecoming 12; MOHIAN 12; Smoke Sig- nal 11; Debate 12, secretary: Camera Club 11 Ski Club 11. 12; Tennis 11. LOIS BAKER . .We Ike her just the way she is. Pep Club 12: Homecoming 10,1112: Commercial Club 12; G...AA 10,11; Sp anish Club 10,11; Girls Intramural 10,11,Library Assistant 12. LEROY BERG . . . IIe suits us to a toe. Nativity 10, 11 Homecoming 11, 12; Track 11, 12; Chorus 10, 11, 12; Intramural 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 12. TERRY BOTTENFIELD . . . I want to be shy but the 3111's wonIt let me. M Club 10,11,12;Nativity 11,12; Homecoming 10,11,12; Football 11, 12' Basketball 10,11,12; Tennis 10,11,12; Class Officer 10' Band 10,11,12;Sk1 Club 11,12; Jr.Class Play 11 IERALD BOWERS task 15 too b1g. Homecoming 11; Wrestling 12; GO If 10; Scien2ce Club 11, 12; Student Council 11; Chorus 10; Rifle Clubl . A true friend for Whom 110 SUSAN BRAKKE . . . Bad weeds grow taII, thatIs Why 1111 so small. Declam 12; Commercial Club 12; Chorus 12; Band 10, 11, 12. BFVERI Y BROOKS. I 111 haung e1 partv! Pep Club 11.12; Nativity 10,11; Homecoming 1011, 12, Chorus 10,11,12: Smoke Signa110.11,12; CommercialClub 12: Jr.C1ass Play 11. NORMAN BUN'l'ING . Girls! You 111akc me blush! Nativity 10.11.12: Homecoming 11 12:Foot1balll2:Basket- bal 11; Baseball 11 12: Intramura110 11, . BARBARA BURCH . . . Beauty and brains go hand 111 hand. Pep Club 10 11.12: Nativity 10,11,12; Homecoming 11,12: Smoke Signal 11, Editor 12 2: GA. A. 10; Girls Intramurai 10,11,12;Qu1118z Scr01111,12; Jr Class Play 11: Home EC Club 10; Glee Club 12: Chorus 10.11.12. CAROLYN CARISON . .A111b1t1011, 130130, 3110 does :1 Iot 111t11011t much 1101sc. Pep Club 10; Nativity 11 12: Homecoming 12 Camera Club 11; Science Club 11; Band 10,11,12:Sr.C1ass Play 12: Band Council 12 Page Ten . . . . .S'famping around: FI 311 CARLSON . Qu1et,happv never bh1c,she makes a fncnd ever so true. Homecoming 11, 12; Commercial Club 12; G.A.A. 10, 11; Chorus 10. 11, 12. GEORGE COFFEE . . . A mite, but mighty! M Club 10,11 12: Declam 11: Homecoming 11; Football 10,12;Wrestling 10,11 12: Tennis 10.11 12; Science Club 10. 11, 12; Class Officer 11; Ski Club 11 12; Jr.C1ass ay 11. BEVERLY DEREWENKO . . . Never pretending, always her own sweet self. Pep Club 12; Nativity 12; Declam 12; Debate 12; Home- coming 12: MOHIAN 12; Chorus 11. 12; Ski Club 12; Glee Club 12. i-d 2 TVRLYN DIicRKHISING . . . Friendly, thcrcis 110 deny- 111g 1t. Homecoming 11, 12; Tennis 11; G.A.A. 11; Girl's Intra- mural 12; Library Assistant 11, 12: Jr. Class play 11; Home Ec Club 11, 12. CYRIL EIIAL1.L011g, lankv 21nd likable! M Club 12 Nativity 1o 11 12;Footba11 11 12; Baseball 11,12;Wrest1ing 10 11 12; Chorus 10 11;Intramura110. 11, GRETCHEN liNcEBRE'l'SON . . . A quiet cxtcrior shields a kindlv heart. . Homecorhing 10, 11, 12. ORDA I'ZNCEBRETSON . . . She's always the same, quiet and happv. Homecoming 10,11,12. CAROL PAGICRLIN . . . Bach, Beethoven, and Boogw. Nativity 10, 11, 12; Declam 10, 11, 12: Homecoming 10, 11. 12; German Club 11, 12: G.A.A. 10: Camera Club 10: Girl's Intramural 10: Chorus 10, 11, 12; Glee Club 12; Jr. Class Play 11: One-act Play 12. XVARREN FRENDELL . . . A 121d with 2111 eye for the future. M Club 11, 12' Nativitly 10,11,121Track 10 11,12: Chorus 10,11; IntramurallOll 12. iX'IARCARE'r CABLE . . . Thcrcis a wedding 111 her future. Homecoming 11, 12; Chorus 11. Page Eleven Seniors with a 1101C 111 it. gocs! Thespians 12: Nativity 10, Spanish Club 10, 11; G.A.A. 11. 12. 51111' 12111011161. ; Homecoming 12: Pay 12. Fcotball 11; Basketball 10; Camera Club 10,11; Ski Club 12:1ntramural 11 MARTIN HEINSCH . . . He burns the 1111d111ght 011, but 11 3 usually the gasohne. M Club 11 12; Thespians 10,11; Nativity 10,11 12; Declam 11; Homecoming 10,1, 12' MOHIAN 11,12;Football 10, 11,12;Basketba1111; Track 10; Tennis 11,12; Camera Club 10,11; Chorus 10,11: Ski Club 1011,12:Jr.C1ass Play 11; Sr,. Class Play 12; Intramural 10,12. ANDREW IACKSON.. .It s 2111 1111 thCa game. M Club 10.11 12; Nativity 11. 2; Homecoming 12, Football 10,11,12; Basketba1110.11,121; Baseball 10 11 . KAREN JOHNSON . . . Easy to look at, even easier to 11:6. Pep Club 10,11,pres.12: Thespians 11, treas 12; Nativity 10,11,12;MOH1AN 10.11,asst. editor12; Smoke Signal 10, 11, Bus. Manager 12; Commercial Club 12; G.A.A. 10' Class Officer 10; Student Council sec.12:Jr.C1ass Play 11; One- Act Plays 11,12; Sr. Class Play 12: Homecoming Attendant 10,12. LEVERN KETCHER . . C1113 111211' be a puzzle, but hell 1161CI gne them up. Nativity 10.11.12; Homecoming 10. 12: Football 12: hirelstling 11,12; T1ack 12: J1. Class Pllay 11;Intramura1 DAVID KLEIN . . . The 100111 11:13 quict. then he 11211de 111. MOHIAN 11,12; Wrestling 10.12;Jr.C12ass Play 11; Intra- mura110,11,12; Homecoming 10,11, Page Twelve XV 1L'1ER II1NSON. .Take 11 61131317011 011117 INC 011cc. ROBERT CABLE . . . Put your troubles in a pocket Homecoming 12; German Club 11, 12. BEVERLY GALLUP . . . VV1'11d 1101 up and away she 11,12; Homecoming 10,11,12; Commercial Club 12; Chorus 10.11.12. CAROL GNITKA . . . A friendly hand she always lends. Pep Club 10, 11, 12; Nativity 11, 12; Homecoming 10, 11, 12; MOHIAN 12: Smoke Sigral Student Council 11, 12; Jr. Class Play 11; Sr. Class Play 12; 10, 11; Girl's Intramural 10, 12: Commercial Club 12; BARBARA HAERDEN . . . Nothing is more silly than Entered 12; Pep Club 12; Thespians 12' Nativity 12; Debate MOH AN 12; Commercial Club 12; 1Student Council 12; Choru5112;Sr.Class Play 12; One- act seniors IOAN KLINGENSMI'I'II . . . I Iappy go lucky and fun of fun. Pep Club 10: Nativity 11; Homecomling 10,11,12; MOHIAN 11: German Club treas.11,v.pres Girls Intramural 11; Student Council 10, 11, 12' Band 10,1121,12;Jr.C1ass Play 11. I11 1N KOECEIILER . A peach with dimples. Nativity 11,12; Homecoming 11,12;MOHIAN 12; Library Assistant 10,11,12; Home Ec. Clu b 12 ROBERT KOEHNEN . . . Inspitc of 2111 his glory, his helmet alwavs fits. M Club 10, 11. e.s 12; Nativity 12; Homecoming 12; Foot- ball 12: Wrestlping 10,11, 12; Tra'ck 10 11,12 Student Council 12. MARILYN KOHLS . . . Clover, 21111111110113, willing is she. Ehespian 11, sec. 12; Nativity 11 12; Declam 12; Hom me- ming 11,12; Smo ke Signal 12; Commercial Club 12; CG.AA 10; Class Officer 11,12;Jr.Class leay 11; Sr. Class Play 12; 0119- Act Plays 11,12:MOHIAN . As 21 student he shines, as 21 DONLEY KUBASCII friend hc's Enc. Homecoming 12; German Club 11, 12: Science Club 11, 12. GAYLF. L1'1'1's . . . She has talent spelled with paint brushes Pep Club 10,11,12;Cheer1eader 10,1, 12' Smoke Signal 10,11; Spanish Club 10,11: Class Officer 10' Ski Club 11, 12; Rifle Club 12 BONITA LODMILL . . . A lass With 21 $111110 is 21 lass worthwhile. 1 Nativity 10, 11, 12; Homecoming 10. 11, 12; Selence Club 11, 12; Band 10, 11, 12; Home EC. Club 12. BARBARA LODMIIJ. . . . A good word, 21 smile for CVCIV 011C. Nativity 10,11; Homecoming 10,11121Band 10 11,12; Ski Club 11.12: Home EC C1 ub 12: Science Club 11,12. CAROL LOVAASEN . Sw1sh! And there she was! Nativity 10, 11,12; Homecoming 10,11,12;Smoke Siglnal 10. 11. 12;Commercia1 Club 12: Tennis 11: G..AA 11; Camera C1ub11; Girl's Intramural 10,11 12;C11011us 10. 11,12; Ski Club 1112;Lib. Asst 10' Quill and Scroll 11, 12; Jr Class Play 11:G1ee Club 12:A1t Club 11: MOHIAN 11,12. ALTON LUNDQUIST . . .Thc only thing I cauit do is behave. C11 1b 1, 12; Smoke Signal 11:Footba11 10,11,12; Basketball1 10,11.2: Ch01us 10 11,12;Jr Class Play 11 Page Thirteen sensational. and mine. ROBER1' OSHA. .T he harderl try, the goodcr to be, the worser I 11111. M Club 11,12; Footballll. 12; Wrestling 11,12; Track 12; EDMUND MI'1'ZEL . Beware! I may do something Nativity 11, 12; Declam 11; Homecoming 11, 12; German 11, 12; Camera Club 11, 12: Jr. Class Play 11. DORO'IHY STAHLKE MORTON . . . H678 Uncle 82111115 Pep Club 10,11; Nativity 11,12; Homecoming 10, 11, 12' MOHIAN 12; Commercial Club 12; Spanish Club 10,11; GA ..A 10; Jr Class Play 11. ROGER MCKINNY . . . Worry kills many 21 1112111. Why die? Homecoming 10, 12; Basketball 11, 12; Golf 12; Camera Club 10: Student Council 10. R1'1A MAAS . . .My heart is like a singmg bud.1 b in 10,11,12; Smoke Signal 11,12; spanisn Cu 11$orrc1fji3-m'lg0, 11; Girl's Intramural 10,12; Student Council 12; Chorus 10,11,12;Ski Club 11; Home EC. Club 10, Sec- Treas.11,Pres BARBARA MARTIN . . .Shds frie11d11ness perso-.111116d Pep Club 10.11,12;Thespians 10,11,12;Nativity 10,11,12; Declam 11; Homecoming 10' Attendant 11,12; Camera Club 10,11,12; Student Counc1112; Chorus 10; Band 10,11,12; Ski Club 10,11,12;Jr Class Play 11; Home Ec. C lub 12. IOHN MAY . Happy-go-Iucky, full of fun, known and liked by everyone. M Club 11,12; Nativity 10,11. 12 HomPnomihg 1,0 11.19: Footba1111,12;Tennis 11,12; WrestlingMgr.12; Chorus 10, 11,12;2Jr.Class Play 11,1ntramura1 10, 11, 1-; bays U166 Clu b1 Tennis 11,12; Spanish Club 10, 11; Ski Club 11,12: Jr. Class Play 11; Intramural 10.11.12. ROBERT PATTERSON . . . He thinks life is a perpetual spree. Nativity121Homecoming 10,11, 12; Footba1111;Track 11, 12: Golf 11 12; Camera Club 10,11,12;ISc1ence Club 11, 12; Ski Club 10,11,12;Intramura110,11, LOIS PEDERSON . .VVith a 1111n1mu111 of noise, she 2211113 11 11121x111111111 of results. Homecoming 12: Commercial Club 12: Home Ec Club 10, 11, 12 AI L 1N PETERSON. .I take 11121111gs as they come. Homecoming 12; Band 10,11, Page Fourteen Senior: DIANE P112'1'1-111sox . . . rl'hc busy have 110 time for tcars. Pep Club 10.11 12: Thespians Sec. 10. 11, Pres. 12; Nativity 10. 11 12; Declam 11 12: Homecoming 10.11.12;MOHIAN 12: Smoke Signal 11. Exchange Editor 12:G.A.A.10. 11; Girl's Intramural 10.1112: Student Council Secretary 11. President12;Band 10.11.12: SkiClub 10.11.12: Quill8z, Scroll 11.12: Jr.C1ass Plav 11; Sr. Class Play 12; Cheer- leader 10.11.1210ne Act Plays 10.11. K1axx14z'1'11 PETERSON . . . Youth is 11110111 experi- mental. Nativity 11: Homecoming 10.11 12; Tennis 10.11.12; Camera Clu b 10: Science Club 10.11,12:Band 10.11.12. MARLYS Pli'l'lCRSIiN . . . Not that I 1016 school less. but I love fun morc. Nativity 10, 11. 12: Homecoming 10. 11, 12: Commercial Club 12: Chorus 10, 11, 12. RICHARD Pii'l'liRSON . . . C110 me the Plane facts. Nativity 11: Homecoming 12: Camera Club 11: Jr. Class Play 11. BARBARA PII'ZRSON . . . Never 21 harsh 11 01d t0 111110110. Nativity 11: Homecoming 10.11.121:1Commercial Club 12: Spanish Club 10 11: Jr. Class Playl . PHILIP POPE . . . The world's no better if we worry, Iifeis no Ionger if we hurry. Homecoming 10: Wrestling 12. ALBERT 1113151311111: . . . Ah, swcct 1111'stIctoc of life! M Club 12: Nativity 11.12; Heom coming 10. 11. 12: MO- HIAN 12: Smoke Signal 11: Football 11 12; Baseball 10'. Golf 11 12' Camera Club 10.11.12: Scierce Club 10. 11. 12: Ski Clu b 10. 11 12: Jr. Class Play 11: Sr. Class Play 12: Intramural 10 11.1.2 JAMES SCIIAUMBURG . . . Each dawn I die. M Club 10. 11. 12: Nativity 11. 12; MOHIAN 12. Smoke Signal 10, 11, 2. ROSE MARIE SCHECHER . . . Fond of fun; 31112115 ready for it. Nativity 11,12:H100mecoming 10.11 12; Tennis 11: Ge rman Club 11: G.A.A. 0. 11: Camera Club 10.11;Gir1's Intra- mural 10 11 12; Band 10.11.12. CONSTANCE SCHMIDT . IEntered in 12.1 Senior: MAVIS SCHMIDT . . . IICl' whole heart's welcome is in hcr smiIc. Pep Club 11. 12: Thespians 12: Nativity 10,11,12zHomecom- ing 10, Attendant 11 and 12: G.A AA 11: Girls Intramural 10. 11. 12: Chorus 10. 11, 12; Glee Club 12: Cheerleading 11. 12. 6110111111: SCIIULENBI'ZRG . . . The guy with the snap- ping brown cvcs. M Club 10.11 121Homecoming 11:Footba11 12: Baseball 10. 11.12:Gern1an Club 11 12:1ntramura110. 11.12. BARBARA SCIHVAR'LZ . . . Sinccrc at 2111 times. Homecoming 11: Commercial Club 12; G.A.A. 10, ll; Girl's Intramural 10: Chorus 10. 11. .: DENNIS SEGICR . . . A smile with an intent to do 1111's- chief. Nativity 10 11,212zHomecom1'ng 10 11.12; Chorus 10, 11, G.1ee Cl ubl IOHN 80111111 .IIc 11213 no thought of c0111111g 11069 as trouble comes, trouble goes. Nativilty 11,12:Baseball 12: Chorus 11, 12; Boy's Glee 2 DONNA 511-111111GC . . . Am tI11110 but 21 q111ct I1fc! Pep Club 10.11.12:Thespians 11,312; Nativity 10 11,12; Homecoming10,11 12; MOH IAN 10.11,editor 12: Smoke Signal 10, exchange editor 11,12; Commercial Club 12; , G..AA 10, 11: Girl's Intramural 10.11.12: Class Officer 12; .1 Quill and Scroll 11.1212:Jr.C1ass Play 11: Sr.C1ass Play 12: '1 i One- Act Plays 11 DONALD STOW E. .110 tcascs the piano and thc guis. Thespians l2; Homecoming 10.11 12;Footba1110.11: Track 11; Blariglo, 11.12; Camera Club 10:SkiClub12; Intra- mura . IAN SWANSON . . . Musical 21nd clcvcr; 11 brilliant young 1112111. Homecoming 10. 11. 12: Spanish Club 10. 11: Band 10. 11. 12. KA'I'III.1EEN TAYLOR . . . At peace with the world. Nativity 10. ll. 12: Homecoming 12: Chorus 10. 11. 12. ALICE TRACY . .SI1c talks like 11 revolving door Thespians 11.12: Nativitv 11.12: Declam 11. 12:1-10111ecom- ng12.MOHIAN 12; Sn 1oke Signal 11.12:Spanisl1 Club 10. 11..GA.A. 12; Quill and Scroll 11. 12: Jr. Class Plav 11. Page Sixteen Senior: CORRINM: 'l R0VAI.I. . . . A girl so nice and sweet, 21 truIV Iovclv lass to meet. Pep 'c1ub 11,'12; Thespians 12; Nativity 11. 12; Homecoming 10, 11, 12; MOHIAN 11, 12; Spanish Club 10, 11: G.A.A. 0: Class Officer 12: Student Council 10; Band 10. 11, 12; . Class Play 11: Jr. Red Cross 11, 12: One Act Plays 12; Sr. Class Play 12. L4H '1 101m UMIR . . . I'm hiding my time. M Club 10. 11, 12: Homecoming 12: Basketball 10, 11, 12: Track 10. 11. 12. CAROLYN VIssuR . . . Modesty is a charm. Nativity 12; Homecoming 10. 11, 12: Commercial Club 12; G.A.A. 10. 11: Girl's Intramural 12. CORRINIC VISSICR . . . She speaks no evil word. Nativity 12: Homecoming 10, 11. 12; Commercial Club 12: G.A.A. 10: Girl's Intramural 12. 4221! 5 .5 . 92'; 3 av- IOIIN VOLI. . . 7113 the mmd that makes the man. Thespians 10, 11, 12; Nativity 10. 11, 12; Declam 10, 11, 12; Debate 10, 11. 12; Homecoming 10, 11. 12; Smoke Signal 10, 11, 12; Football 10, 11; Wrestling 11, 12; Track 10, l , 12; German Club 11, 12; Camera Club 12: Science Club 10, 11. 12: Class Officer 11: Band 10, 11, 12; Quill and Scroll 11, 12; Nat. Honor Society 11. 12: Jr. Class Play 11: Sr. Class Play 12: Intramural 10, 11. ROSEMARY V OSSEN . . . Quietness has its own reward. Homecoming 11; Commercial Club 12; Spanish Club 10, 11: Jr. Class Play 11. RUSSELL WALSTEDT . . . Even Webster would won- der at Ins w1sd0m. M Club 12: Declam 11, 12; Debate 12; Homecoming 12: Golf 11, 12: Science Club 11, Pres. 12: Class Officer 12: Band 10. 11. 12; Ski Club 12; Nat. Honor Society 11, 12: Intramural 11. TEDD WARD . . . Gentlemen don't always prcfcr blondes. M Club 10, 11, 12: Nativity 11, 12: Declam 11; Homecoming 10, 11, 12; Smoke Signal 10. 11; Football 10, 11, 12; Basket- ball 10; Track 10, 11, 12; Golf 10, 11. 12: Camera Club 10, Pres. 11; Science Club 10, 11, 12; Class Officer 10; Ski Club 10, 11. 12; Quill and Scroll 11, 12; Intramural 10, 11, 12. IDAVID WHITE . . . The eyes have it. Eatileity 11, 12: Track 10, 11, 12; Band 10. ll, 12; Ski Club RUTH ANN VVHITTAKER . . . On the court or in class, a swell gal. Pep Club 11. 12; Nativity 10, 11, 12; Homecoming 10, 11, 12: MOHIAN 12: Smoke Signal 11; German Club 11; G.A.A. 10, 11; Girl's Intramural 10. 11. 12: Chorus 10, 11, 12 Page Seventeen Braves Blazam . . . . BARBARA XVOIJIER . AGN 111$ ZABACK . . . Silence is her golden rule! Homecoming 11. . . She walks m bcauh' and 111mm 111 QIleC. Nativity 10, 11, 12 Homecoming 10. 11, Queen 12: Commer- cial Club, President 12; A. 10: Camera Club 10. 11; Jr. Class Play 11; Home Ec Club 10, 11, 12: Girl's Intra- mural 12. Nor PICTURED: DAVID LICNMARK . . . It's not the answers that bother me, it's the questions. Nativity 10, 11; German Club 11, 12. ALAN UNER . . ROBERT MORRISON . . . Sleep is the best cure for waking troubles. Homecoming 10, 11. 12. . He lives to build, not boast. Homecoming 11, 12; Nativity 11; Tennis 10; Ski Club 10, 0. 11, 12; Intramural 1 With our eyes wide in wonder we started on the long path that led us through many happy and eventful years of high school. Locker combinations, piles of books, and hard, fast rules were some of the huge difficult prob- lems that faced us as seventh graders. We had our first taste of student government that year. John V011 was elected president; Terry Botten- field, vice-president; Karen Johnson, secretary; and Corrinne Trovall as treasurer. Another memorable occasion was tree planting. Becoming more accustomed to our surround- ings and feeling more at ease, we, as eighth CLASS COLOR Blue and White CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS MOTTO Today we follow. .Tomorrow we lead. Senior Class thccrs Sitting: Donna Spaulding. Russell Walstedt, Marilyn Kohls. Standing: Corrinne Trovall. Page Eighteen graders, took part in more extra-curricular activ- ities. Our class officers for that year were: Terry Bottenfield, president; Dorothy Stahlke, vice-president; Karen Johnson, secretary; and Barbara Hempel, treasurer. We reached the supreme state of being, ttWheelsK in the ninth grade. Our boys starred on all the teams, the cheerleaders came from our class and class members made up the nucleus of the TeePee Talk staff. Leading our class that year were Tony Jackson, president; Corrmne Trovall, Vice-president; Donna Spaulding, secre- tary; and Barbara Hempel, treasurer. . . . . Trail: to Future John V011 Russ Walstedt Big 6711391? Proud of fenior Braves Front Row: Marilyn Kohls, Bobbi Burch, Corrinne Trovall, George Coffee. Back Row: Carolyn Carlson, Kenneth Peterson. Donley Kubasch, Barbara Lodmill. Page N ineteen szo'um W10 . . . . Biggest Flirts Barb Haerden, A1 Reisberg Again bewildered, we entered senior high school. The hrst main event on our schedule that year was homecoming, with Karen Johnson and Barbara Hempel as our sophomore attendants. Selling Christmas wreaths for future Prom funds and our iirst class-sponsored dance, ttApril ShowersK are also some of the more memorable activities that year. Our junior class play, was a drama entitled ttThe Man . Russ Walstedt and John V011 re- ceived recognition by being selected members of Most Athletic Bob Koehnen, HButch Whittaker Page Twenty Best Looking Agnes Zaback, George Schulenburg Stcadicst Couple Barb Lodmill, Dave White Class Actor and Actress Alice Tracy. John V011 the National Honor Society. Another distinction was bestowed on Diane Peterson and John V011- the opportunity of attending Girls and Boys,' State respectively. Our class officers had a job planning dances, and other money-making pro- jects for prom funds. Never to be forgotten was our Junior-Senior Prom, ttRhapsody in Blue? Breaking all precedents, we held it at Shirley Hills School. Our homecoming attendants that year were Mavis Schmidt and Barbara Martin. Mischief Seekers Bob Osha, Mavis Schmidt Best Dancers Barb Martin. Lee Ketcher SENIORS! ! It seemed almost impossible that we, who such a short time ago had been in junior high. were soon to graduate. It was such a busy year, with graduation pictures. announce- ments. and choosing the class color, Hower, and motto. Our Class members took over leadership of clubst teams, the paper and annual. Of course, we shall never forget the senior class play, tiThe Little Dog Laughed? There were also appoint- Iust Out of Vogue Karen Johnson, TeddiWard Ximt Likely to Succeed Marilyn Kohls. Russ Walstedt Best All Around Diane Peterson. Terry Bottentield ....In Big fepee 'i'hc Bashful 'l'wo Bob Gable, Gretchen Engebretson ments with the Guidance Counselor, talks by college representatives, and field trips for pros- pective college students. Again with our eyes wide in wonder, we start on the long path that will divide and lead each of us into different surroundings, but as we 100 back down the path we recall some of our school-day friends and happenings. 8.4;. .i i.., X lost Talented Carol Fagerlin, Ed Mitzel Page Twenty-One Junior Brave: Remain . . . . My travels began by conversing with the head chief of the juniors, Doug Trask. He and other ttpeace-pipeh council members, Harvey Parker, Lois Logelin, and Arlette Gast have had a very industrious year. The juniors 0n the Student Council are Doug Trask, Arline Dongoske, Sandra Gunther, Gret- chen Diedrick, and Don Hennings. They contributed their talent toward our Mo- hawks Homecoming and dramatics too. Home- coming attendants from the junior class were Gretchen Deidrick and Henri Humphries. On November 6, 1953, they, under the direction of Mrs. Ivers, presented the play, ttTurn Back the First Row: S Ov Stave D. Stagebe1g. T111 rd R0 w: . udn1cki.V. Wenkstern L.Trut11eau J Tambornino. M Selby. Fcu1th Row: M Robbins, J. Prawalsky, M. Vraalstad, H. Parker. D. Trask, R. Ohman, J. Wahlen, G. Stearns. Page Twenty-Two erbv. J. Schmidt L. itrong, V. Quist K JUNIOR CLASS OF FICERS Left to right: Douglas Trask, Harvey Parker, Arlette Gast, Lois Logelin Clock? From what I gathered, they had a great time presenting it, too. When the Quill and Scroll members for next year were chosen, juniors were among them. Heading the list is the coming year,s newspaper editor, Barbara Williamson. On the journalistic side also, is Barbara Johnson, next years year- book editor. The heap-big climax of the year was of course, the prom they have been vigorously working toward the whole year. ttIt was a scintillating discussion, Doug, but now me be-um on my merry way to my teepee? eSMIRKUMt JOE Second Row: N. Peterson D. Schulenburg, S.Pe1k M. R Primus.Fift11 Row: M. Oberdeck G Rydbelg. First Row: J. Engstrom, D. Blood, J. Babler, S. Blakstvedt, A. Batdorf. D. Behrner, S. Gunther. Second Row: J. Evanoff. A. Ebert, J. Frazer, A. Gast, L. Betzle r, J. David, C. Donahue. Third Row: D. Burdorf, J. Ebert, A. Dongoske, N. Crouch, P. Forde, R. Gray, W. Fulks, J. Bowman. Fourth Row: J. Tambornino, G. Engstrom, D. Duehn, V. Bockmann. G. Deidrick, J. Ericson. R. Bowlby. Fifth Row: M. Oberdeck, D. Buchanan, D. Hennings, D. Fenton. J. Flipczak, N. Brettingen, A. Houliston, G. Burandt. First Row: D. Johnson. M. Lockrem, J. Jenson. J Jolznscn. R. Hegerle. C. Hedin, N. Eidem. L. Logelih. Third Row: B. Larson, D. Morin, D. Lange. G. MaaS, N. Herzog. G. Johnson, M. Kramer. Fourth Row: K. r n, B. Vogelgesang, D. Ketcher. D. Nelson, H. Jerde, R. Hagen. Fifth Row: A. Guy, J. Kuntuzos, D. Patten, R. Nelson, D. Nelson. H. Visser, D. Williams. xx , .aisg?! ,n, S. Hanson, K. Nelson. Second Row: J. Morris. B. Page Twenty-Three Soplmmore Warriors Clmrge . . . . ttSitting-Billtt Steen was the next man on the scroll. Me finally tracked him down by listening to footsteps in the corridor. It seems that the sophomores were planning on some barber shop harmony when they voted their officers in as Bill Steen, Keith Kromer, Roger Dahl, and Ralph Bruins. However, they made up the deficiency in females with their Student Council members, Joyce McConnell, Joanne Jacobs, and Janet Quist. At Homecoming time, the attendants to the Queen were Gretchen Bosch, and Karen Lang. Other royalty in the class were the attendants to First Row: L. Schwalbe. D. Schaible. D. Woods. T. Crouch, D. Stewart. D. Steele, V. Erickson. Second Row: P. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: William Steen, Ralph Bruins, Keith Kromer, Roger Dahl. the King and Queen of Hearts, Linda Roberts and Jack Piche. Calling out ttwhoopst, for our beloved Mohawks were Kay Whittaker and Gretchen Rosch. Heap-big chief waiters and waitresses for the prom at the Shirley Hills School were Keith Kromer, Bill Steen, Janet Quist, and Mary Ann Gustafson. Rounding out the yearts activities, the sopho- mores sponsored a spring dance. Me hoppum on my pony now to lasso news and more news. eSMIRKUM JOE Solstad. D. Love. E. Nelson. AA Hilgers. W. Koehnen, J. Dodds, C. Miller, B. Jarvey. Third Row: D. Baldwin, D. Stadther. B. Jarvey, J. Hempel. K. Williams. R. leon, R. Westerlund. Fourth Row: J. Schmidt, R. Dahl, R. Len- mark, R. Rogers, T. Iverson, G. Benson, R. Brulns, D. MCG innis. Fifth Row: R. Breyette, G. Burmaster, G. Hanson, J. Higgins, W. Steen, D. Cressy, J. Stave, R. Dahl, K. Kromer. Page Twenty-Four . . . . 00 to New fleg'gllf: First Row: D. Hoxie, D. Sandahl, J. Thortsen, W. Beutler, J. Walton, H. Haagensen. R. Pearson, J. Kust. W. Swedberg. Second Row: R. Vork, O. Dressel, J. Kohls, J. Kissinger, L. Lundquist, D. Duffy, F. Hofstedt. M. Mere- dith. Third Row: R. Erdman, R. Frank, L. Roberts, P. Newell, C. Coffee. J. Piche. W. Niccum. J. Legus. Fourth Row: R. Long, R. Anderson, F. Blackowiak, R. Ward, K. Kenoyer, J. Wallace, M. Ehalt, K. Whittaker. Fifth Row: D. Westerlund, P. Pelkey, J. Quist, D. Tesch, B. Heltemes, R. Stieve, D. Hansing, E. Skay, R. Hoppenrath. Second Row: J. First Row: A. Vossen. V. Hoff. J. Gibson. D. Holste. B. Blackowiak. D. Ericson. R. Bockhaus. osch. Third Row: D. Duggan. Schroeder. D. Cox. J. McConnell. M. Von Eschen. E. Trakas. M. Mickelson. G. S. Thomas. K. Lange, J. Swanson. M. Justus. J. Russell. G. Richards. D. Sullivan. Fourth Row: D. Thompson. E. Etter. K. Kroll. N. Oveson. M. Woodard. J. 1t , M. Broze. Fifth Row: M. Gustafson. L. Roberts. J. Jacobs. G. MacDonald. J. Haerden, B. Towner. E. Uner, E. Kenefick. Page Twenty-Five little Brave: look'am . . . . First Row: T. Thompson. R. Meredith. C. Brandvold, M. Puetz. J. Sterne. B. Runman. J. Schmidt. Second Row: J.T11roolin.T.Schulenberg.T.McDoxald R. Richter, S Kreb, M Murp'. 1y. B. Taylor. Third Row: A. Visser, J. Stark, K. Stevens. M. Stcrhclm N. Skindelien K. C1essy, K. Halvorsen Fourth Row: J. Bishop. N. Sodellund, M. Jensen. G. Woytcke. R. S n5 c,n D. Wetzig. L. Strass'ourg. R. G1e ese, R Wilson. Fifth Row: T. Hofstedt C. Nelson. J. Grieshaber. lilies. Second R011: H. Miller K. Coles, R. Bear d, D Mur phy, N. Stinson, D. Peterson B. Taylor .LQ k First Row: C.Pa1mg1en.C. Koxxal K. Now.ack M Niccum. J. Hoag B Stahlke G Abraham G Jorgenson R M. Sandin. R. Gibson R.Lod111ill M. Wohlrabe J Eiss S. Reid C Aune. R Reid. T1111d R011; Peterson L. Russell H. Ha aug D. St treate1. R. Johnson J Duffy. Wn. Lind F. F1aser. Fouxth Row: R. Schae- ben. J Lanpher J.Car1 R. Zopfi R. Cleveland P. Amidon M. Fager R. Bj01k. Fifth Row: T. Therault. 1 Olson, G Killeen. D. McKinney, P.Kvalste11.R.Krame1 D Sc11n1idlil,lnC.Jerde.E. Pogue Page Twenty-Six Second Row: Mackey. Third Row: . . . . 70 New frail: First Row: Y. Cloutier. B. Behrner, N. Cox, J. Rosch, R. Smith, D. Upton, R. Armstrong. D. Peterson, R. Nolte. D. Sigafoos, A. Eklof, J. Stewart, N. Carlson, A. Knudson, C. Latham, M. Gunion, C. Adair, J. reenwood, J. Dolder, S. LeMere. J. Moore, J. Nelson, T. Perbix. G. Stickney, R. O'Don- nell.T.Koeche1er,L.Neison. Fourth Row: S. Zeman, J. Lenmark, M. Klingensmith, J. Peterson, J. Marsh, B. Hillier. T. Fenstermaker, N. Backlund, R. Geyen, C. Niccum. Fifth Row: K. McConnell. J. Marsh, P. Thompson, L. Schendel, B. Waldx'on, D. Stickney, D. Allie, R. Erdman, J. Zeman, B. Haerden, D. Kuka. When me first stoppum in the junior high school, me busy myself with heap-Iarge task to track down Karen Halverson, president of fresh- man class. Breath would scarcely come to my windpipe, but me gasp out few words which she must have understood for she replied, ttYouire a bit nosey, but Iill tell you anyhow; the other officers are Nancy Skindelin, Kathleen Stevens, and Tom Hofstedt, vice-president, Secretary, and treasurer respectively.H now me gottum breath back to inquire for members of ttpeace-pipeii council. Chief Rain- in-Face was Mark Fagerlin followed by Richard FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Karen Halverson. Nancy Skinde- lien. Kathleen Stevens, Tom Hofsteadt. Lodmill, Betty Stahlke, and Tom Hofstedt. Homecoming festivities for the freshmen were making a float, and electing Queen Nancy Skin- delin, and attendants, Karen Halverson, and Betty Stahlke. The Teepee Talk, a project of the ninth grade English classes, was combined with that of the Smoke Signal this year. Under the direction of Mrs. Hager, the editorial staff put out some fine new items. Me grabbum apple and bounce down trail. aSMIRKUMi JOE Page Twenty-Seven little Warrior: Make'um . . . . First Row: K. Halverson, V Magney, C. Jones, C Morin J. Monteith, D. Heinsch, M. Caron Second Row: C. Jerde, B Hatcher, S. Milb randt, Jones, M. Lemke, C Igo, P. Ma rsh. Thi rd Row: D. Glover, G Grant M. Jordan, E. Lange, J. Kullberg, L ENelson. Fourth Row: C. JaPps, M.r0150n, S. Odmakr , C. Je ensen, F. Miller, B. Hodge, D Moore Fifth Row: L. Olson, J Kowal, R Maas, .Kelly, D Hedberg, J. Kuntz, D March, D. Nee. First Row: T. Chance. V Etter, B. Blake, J. Duffv, E. Bakstvedt, M. Burke. J. Armstrong. Second Row: M. Behmler,N.C1aybough B. Buck, T. Dunnewind, R. Erickson, H. Jerjksett, S. Brown. Third Row: P. Beard M. Franks M. Anderson, L. Eidem D.Be11, S. Br runs. Fourth Row: G. Ferdon. B. Bunting, B. Broze, R. Devine, J. Baker A DeFreitas. B. Breyette. Fifth Row: G. Farnham, J. Sampbell, B. Cressy, N. Cobb, T. Austin, K. A11- derson, J. Erickson, R. Adams. Page Twenty-Eight . . . . fledp Big Fire X 3.; a V v 6 First Row: J. Stickney, D. Perbix, K. Putt, D. Peterson, P. Ward, R. Wallace, M. Quass. Second Row: D. Woytcke, e Higgins, H. Wolner, G. Shellstrom, P. Vossen. S. Victorian. M. Thompson, S. Ryan. Third Row: S. Olsen, J. Sohns, D. Peterson, N. Vorlander, S. Robertson. S. Sherman, K. Schultz. Fourth Row: E. Vraalstad, B. Zachow, J. Trettin, J. Tscheu, L. Westerman. N. Spaulding. D. Tracy, T. Swan. Fifth Row: P. Pearson. B. Shorba, T. Willis, R. Swenson, J. Williamson. A. Speaker, D. Sawvel, R. Paige, D. Stubbs. ' Rm?! . Mew . . . w mg .y Mathematics, me no get, but to Mr. Ohman,s Building a fioat and electing a queen and at- room me journey. Calling forth a grinning Bob tendants were Homecoming accomplishments. Adams by name, me askum why the grin? He The queen was Linda Eidem and her attendants say, eeWho wouldn't grin when getting called out were Pat Beard and Carol Japs. of classiw Me tellum that school should be ap- preciatedehe not go for that Stoppum year with class party, 8th grade did, in Shirley Hills School eating place on March Fellow officers were Pat Pearson, vice presi- 19 1954 dent; Nancy Spaulding, secretary; and Judy , ' Armstrong, treasurer. He tellum me council Stomach growlum. Me fetchum supper. members too, as follows: Pat Beard, Diane Glo- , ver, and Art Speaker. :SMIRKUM JOE EIGHTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Robert Adams, Pat Pearson, Nancy Spaulding, Judy Armstrong. Page Twenty-Nine lifHe Papoose: . . . . 'W First Row: S. Bickley, T. Vork, R. Peterson, J Mittelstaedt, K. Trakas, P Burke, S. Breyette. Second Row: R. Thompson, D. Schivone, R Jensen, J. Wilson 11, P. Kust, K. Raow a,n M. Wenkstern. Third Row: C. Stoltz, R. Pederscn, R. Stark, R Marschke, D. Miller, J. Schmidt, K. Hodge. Fourth Row: W Lush, M. Liu, J. Rostad, D. Ainescn L. Oberdeck, B Rogers, A Bishop, J. Davis Fifth Row: J Niccum,R.Galliste1,A.Lund,B. Bicknel, L. Ekiof N. Woodard,M.Mitze1,K.Harris,S Bunting. Sixth Row: K Silar, N. Blomberg,B .Johnson, D. Dolder, J. Anderson, K Keifer, S McCurdy, S. Burch, T. Raymond First Row: W. Patterson, D. Deming P Patterson R. Nolte T Herman J. Gran t. K. Thompson Second Row: R. Hofstedt. C. Behling D.Denzer,L.Heh1.D. Prawalski. R Magney. B. Baldwin. Third Row: P. Zubert T. Solstad. R. Jerde K. Kohls, R. Pederseni, OS. Woods B. Engleking, R. Fraser. Fourth Row: J. Adair, D. Payne. M. Lockrem, J. Lehmann K. Cory, J. Gun P. Upton. Fifth Row: T. Hage en S. EasthouseH. uS. Knudson, V. Gron- berg, D. James, G. Jenks V. Batdorf, K1. oPierce. Sixth Row: G. Ugster D. Stearns D. sted, M. Swansen, D. Halvorsen, C Bowers, R. Forester, J. F1d1n, M. Marschke. Page Thirty :x First Row: D. Gustafson, G. Adams, 0. Otrey, N. Carlson. M.Skow,E.P1atzer. Second Row: J. Babb, V. Spang- . . . . Join Big Tribe rud, G. Ferrell, E. Christiansen, D. Farnham, M. Spanton. Third Row: J. Schmitt, W. Wilson, D. Maas, V. Groves, D. Culp. K. Blatzheim. Fourth Row: R. Seger, T. Porter, D. Wetzig, K. Johnson, V. Schmidt, V. Uhlin. Fifth Row: 3. Russell, S. Stark, D. Bjerke, L. Wallace, M. Gu , M. Houliston, J. Elan. Sixth Row: R. Simar, Y. Young, M. y ahl, C. Jacobson, J. Meredith, J. OsNeil, T. Therault, C. Gable. Me peekurn in Home Ec room window and findum Margaret Liu, 7th grade president. Home Ec girls started expatiating on the wswell-dress- edw Indian, but me stickum to buckskin and moc- assins for now. Finally getting Margaret from rest of tribe, me plumb forgettum what to inquire after. But she came through to me nicely volunteered to give evidence of other officers names. Vice president was John Elam, secretary was Nancy SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Margaret Liu. John Elam. George Eugster, Nancy Woodard. Woodard, and treasurer was George Eugster. Council members from this tribe were Lucy Wal- lace, and James Schmidt. Seventh graders were busy as bees around Homecoming time as was any other class. They contributed a Hoat, Queen Yvonne Young, and Princesses Jackie Adair and Judy Lehman. Me goum to gather up more verbatim.. eSMIRKUMw JOE Page Thirty-One Peacepljoe Council Meef'am SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: B. Martin, J. Klingensmith, J. McConnel, R. Maas, J. Jacobs, B. Haerden, A. Dongoske. G. Diedrick, S. Gunther. C, Gnitka. R. Koehnen. Standing: D. Hennings, W. Steen. K. Johnson, D. Peterson, D. Trask, J. Quist. The Junior High Student Council members, elected by the students, did a terrific job on all of their many projects. The council officers were: president, Mark Fagerlin; vice-presi- dent, Tom Hofstedt; secretary, Betty Stahlke; and treasurer, Richard Lodmill. At the beginning of the year, they set up a hall monitor system, which is new In the junior high school. Another of their projects was the junior high dancing lessons. The March of Dimes, and the Campaign for Independence Hall were among the many drives which the council conducted. They are to be es- pecially commended for their Red Cross achieve- ments. X K . JUNIOR HIGH ST UDENT COUNCIL The purpose of the Student Council is to rep- resent the student body of Mound to the best of its ability. This years Student Council leaders were Diane Peterson, president; Doug Trask, Vice-president; Karen Johnson, secretary; and Bill Steen, treas- urer. Homecoming was the councils first project. Barbara Martin and Rita Maas were co-chairmen of the dance, which was held in the Shirley Hills school. Also under the auspices of the council was the homecoming parade. New this year, is the organization of a Lake Conference Student Council. The purpose of the council is to discuss important school problems and to promote better spirit between the schools. Left to right: L. Wallace. P. Beard. D. Glover. T. Hofstedt. M, Fagerlin, B. Stahlke. R. Lodmill. A4 Speaker. J. Schmidt. Puge Thirty-Two U1. . .3'0 o.'-. g 0 .r I o 94 41 21' w. W a WN$ W 6? W63 Indian Princess kale: Over fribe ,- am: , , - 1 Left to right: Henri Humphries. Tedd Ward. Mavis Schmidt, Terrv Bottenfie1d. Tony Jackson, Agnes Zaback, Alton Lundqmst, Karen Johnson, Lee Ketcher, Jim Schaumburg, Gretchen Diedrlck. Waiting for the moment when the 1953 Home- coming queen would be crowned, the audience sat in a state of awe as the three candidates, Mavis Schmidt, Agnes Zaback, and Karen John- son walked down the aisle to the coveted throne. As Tony Jackson, 1953 football captain, paced in front of the three girls, the tense feeling of the audience began to grow until it reached its climax. Tony had placed the crown on the head of the 1953-54 Homecoming queen, Agnes Zaback. Queen Agnesi day was filled with excitement, beginning with the Coronation program and talent show and coming to a close with the Homecoming dance held at the Shirley Hills School on October 23. The queen and her princesses, Mavis Schmidt and Karen Johnson, seniors; Henrietta Humphries and Gretchen Diedrick, juniors; and Karen Lange and Gretchen Rosch, sophomores, were entertain- ed with local talent during the program. W51 ,1 5 Sophomore attendant. Gretchen Rosch, e S C o r t e d by Robert Koehnen. Page Thirty-Four iQCC' Evelyn Dierkhising. Dorqthy Morton. and Marlys Peterson on the prize-wmning heat. Following the Coronation, the parade made its way down Main Street, lead by Queen Agnes and her royal court. Floats for the event were entered by various Classes and clubs, and judged by sev- eral teachers. The senior class won first prize; second prize was won by a shop class with the German Club winning third prize. Other fioats entered were the Senior High Chorus fioat, Pep Club, Camera Club, Thespians, Junior Class, and some Junior High fioats. The dance started at 8:00 p. m. in the Shirley Hills lunchroom. The Cinderella theme was car- rid out in the throne as a pumpkin shell, lined with silver, and the seats for the royal court were made to look like an enlarged pumpkin. The Student Council had the honor of sponsor- ing the dance, the Thespian Society that of the talent show, and the Pep Club had charge of the coronation. Sophomore attendant. Karen Lange. escorted by Norman Bunting. Juniors Turn Back Me Clock . . . . Standing: N. Brettingen, R. Hagen, C. Hedin, Mrs. Ivers, L. Trutneau. G. Diedrick, D. Trask, M. Vraalstad, H. Parker, N. Eidem, H. Smith, S. Gunther. M. Oberdeck, J. David, M. Stave, R. Ohman, S. Overby. Sitting: D. Hennings, A. Dongoske, D. Johnson, A. Houliston, B. Johnson, R. Nelson. The junior class play, itTurn Back the Clock , by Marrijane and Joseph Hayes, was present- ed November 6,1953. This play was unique in the fact that it con- tained a prologue and an epilogue o: the present time with the content of the play taking place in 1928. The story revolves around a high school sen- ior high school senior, Evie Palmer, and her many problemsetoo many boy friends, a med- dling little sister, and parents who complain about tithe younger generation? The climax of the play comes when Evie gives a party. One boy friend, Charlie Hill, has been forbidden to enter her house, so he sneaks through the screen window and promptly gets into a fight with Evie,s fiance, Johnny Stone. In the final act, it is disclosed that Evie mar- ried Charlie. While waiting for their daughter to return from a date, they realize that they were once a iiyounger generationTT too. H. Smith. C. Hedin. Background: R. Ohman. Evie Palmer Rarbara Johnson Mrs Anna Palmer ........................................ Arline Dongoske Sally Palmei Donna Johnson Irene Isherwood ...................................... LaVonne Trutneau Maybelle Harriqrn Marcia Stave llda Gretchen Deidrick Plliyllis McSorley .................................................. Nancv Eidem Ba rba ara Bannister ........................................ Charlotte Hedin Charles Hill Ralph Nelson Johnnie Qtnnp Tames Flipczak Mr. Arthur Palmer .................................... Alfred Houliston Lairy Palmer ................................................ Donald Hennings Ollie Bannister Howie Smith Slim Douglas Trask Extras: M. Oberdeck, M. Vraalstad, Gunther. H. Parker, N. Brettingen, S. Overby and R. Ohman. N. Eidem. R. Nelson. D. Henning. J Filpczak, R. Ohman, D. Trask. Page Thirty-Six . . . . 45 Me little Dog ldaglle Front Row: A. Tracv, P. Auld, J. V011, E. Carlson, B. Derewenko, R. Walstedt, B. Peirson. Back Row: A. Reisbel'g. B. Burch, D. Stowe. C. Gnitka, A. Lundquist, G. Litts, J. Sorlie, M. Kohls, D. Peterson. The senior class presented a comedy, ttThe Little Dog Laughed? by Vera and Ken Tarpley on April 30. The plot revolves around Laurie Huntington, a college sOphomore majoring in psychology. Upon arriving home for the summer she finds ha bunch of psychological knots? Her father. mother, and brother, Wally, soon find out that she intends to do something about the situation. She proceeds to give the maid, the family and the live most influential women in town some of her tests. After successfully getting the whole family in an uproar Laurie is subjected to revengeethe Purge Polkaewhen she comes home from a date with Mark. Laurie. embarrassed to tears, leaves the house. Meanwhile her father and a competitor get mto a paint fight. Everything turns out for the best, when Laurie reahzesishe ISDW quite ready to psychoanalyze people Just yet. Miss Gustavesky Mark Bradford Amelia Dennis Bev Derewenko. Don Stowe. Pauline Auld, Elsie Carlson, and A1 Reisberg rehearse lines from the play as Diane Peterson coaches. Paline Auld Martha Hutington .................................................. Elsie Carlson Wally Huntington Al Reisberg Laurie Huntington ................................ Beverly Derewenko Sid Huntington Don Stowe Hortatio Honeywell .................................................. John V011 Joan Wood Barbara Haerden Russ Walstedt Alice Tracy Caroline Blakesly ............................................ Marilyn Kohls alola Breckenridge Carol ..Gnitka Grace Shoenbeck .................................... Bobbi Burch Therese Brown ................................................ Barbara Peirson d Wood Bert Lundquist Lillian Wood Gayle Litts Passer-by Tohn Sorlie Paper boy David Klein Page Thirty-Seven. fliespian: Front Row: A Donlgaoske D. Spaulding, B. Haerden. Fenton, A Reisberg.D .Stowe, H. Sm BOBBY SOX Margie ................ Donna Spaulding Bobby Sox .......... Barbara Haerden Moth r ....... ...A1'line Dongaske Norton ........ Dick Fenton Cal .................................... Don Stowe Bill ................................ Howie Smith Cliff .................................. A1 Reisberg THE UGLY DUCKLING King .......................... Phil Hauliston Queen Carol Fagerlin Princess Camilla..Barbara Johnson Prince Simon .............. Ralph Nelson Dalacebella ...................... John V011 rol ............................ Don Hennings Back Row: D. inzerefore Arr Mon, Rth-I'n-flze-face' HBobby Sox and the SUeg Ducklingh were the two one act plays presented by the Thes- pians. The play uBobby Soxi, under the direction of Diane Peterson, involves seventeen year old Margie who has an unusually large amount of trouble with her sister Bobby. The Ugly Duckling the story of a plain look- ing Princess who becomes involved in a plot de- signed to marry her to Prince Simon. It is de- cided that the Princess would have a better chance for marriage if Simon did not see her until after the ceremony. The substitute, the maid for Camilla, unaware that Prince Simon has devised a similar plot with his groom. Ugly Duckling, under the direction of Karen Johnson, received a superior rating in the district declamation contest. THESPIANS Filst Row: Mrs. Ivers B. Gallup, D. Hox xie, B. Haerden, M. Kohls secretary Mr. Nelson Second Row: B. John- son D. Peterson president M. Schmidt, B. Martin J. Wallace, L. Trutnau Third Row: K. Joh nson treasu1e1 J David. D Stowe N Eidem, A. Dongoske, vice- president A. Tracy. Fourth Row: C.Trova11 D.Wester1und D Hansing. L. Betzler, D. Spauldning. R. Olson. Fifth Row: Nelson,A.Hou1iston,R.Fen Page Thirty-Eight D. Buchanan M Oberdeck J V011 D. Hennings, R. Nativity And, 10, the angel of the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them. Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people. -St. Luke 2:9, 10 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshipped him; and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. -St. Matthew 2:11 Marilyn Kohls, Tony Jackson. James Schaumburg, Al Reisberg. George Schulenberg. Walter Hanson. Terry Bottenfield. Donley Kubascli. Lee Ketchex'. Norman Bunting. Harvey Parker. James Filipzak, Howard Smith. Corrinne Trovall. Verna Bockmann. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. eSt. Luke 2:7 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest. and on earth peace, good will toward men. eSt. Luke 2:13, 14 Joan Koecheler. Diane Peterson. Joan Klingen- smith. Carolyn Carlson. Joan Morris. Mary Ann Robbins. Margaret Gable, Jennalee Bowman, Bar- bara Lodmill. Rosemary Vossen. Corinne Visser, Janet Jonson. Arlette Gast, Carolyn Visser. Page Thirty-Ninc Band Play'um 7002-7007: Ni K 4i .han' hie 7' . 35.: First Row: C. Niccum, J. McConnell. L. Schendel, J. Marsh, M. Jenson, M. Gustafson. K. Kroll. J. Hoag. J. Eiss. Second Row: L. Schwalbe, J. Ebert, N. Crouch, G. Diedrick, M. Vraalstad. M. Von Eschen. M. Mickelsen. B. Lod- mill, R. Swanson. C. Palmgren. Third Row: D. Stowe, V. Wenkstern, L. Roberts, J. Marsh, D. Peterson. D. Mur- phy. B. Sparrman, R. Hegerle, E. Skay. D. Hennings. Fourth Row: Mr. Skow, R, Schecher, J. Klingensmith, C. Brandvold, A. Dongoske, G. Woytcke. R. Lodmill, D. White. R. Ohman Fifth Row: D, Morin. J. Walton. N. Cobb, J. Corl, M. Robbins, R. Kramer, M. Oberdeck, G. Jorgenson. Marching practice for the football games kept ttSmirkumt JoeH busy at the beginning of the year. The bands formations and calypso band contributed to the Homecoming program of 1953. ttSmirkumt Joeh joined the top ten salesmen of the magazine sale when they attended the Ice Follies. Whipping up pep at basketball games and re- hearsing for concerts and contests kept the band members and Mr. Myron Skow and Mr. Jack Andreasen, the directors, busy the rest of the school year. Our band presented three successful concerts this year, the Winter Concert, the Combined THE DISCHORDS Standing. left to right: H. Parker. D. Trask. ennings, N. Brettingen. Seated: Mr. Andreasen. Page Forty . . . . foor'am fiom: ,x First Row: J. Wallace. L. Trutnau. C. Trovall. S. Brakke, A. Batdorf, M. Niccum. J. Stoltz, S. Thomas, K. Lange. B Hillier. Second Row: J. Stave. W. Steen. D. Steele, M. Stave, B. Lodmill, T. Bottenfield, I. Swanson, S. Han- son. S. Overby. Third Row: D. McKinney, D. Trask, H. Parker, K. Peterson, W. Niccum, R. Erickson, S. Olson, . Claybaugh, C. Adair. Fourth Row: D. Nelson. N. Brettingen, R. Walstedt. J. Ericson, G. Farnham, B. William- son. R. Olson. G. Rosch. A. Eklof. Fifth Row: M. Woodard, T. Perbix. B. Martin, D. Cox, L. Roberts, J. V011, M. Fagerlin. S. Blakstvedt. J. Jenson. Band and Chorus Concert, and the Spring Con- cert. Terry Botteniield, student director, was given a chance to show his talents as a director at these concerts. Ian Swanson was featured as a Clarinet soloist While the Tour Discordf pro- vided vocal entertainment. The Memorial Day parade, playing for the Baccalaureate and Commencement programs wound up a very eventful and active season for the band, its directors, and Smirkum Joe? The band tour to Chicago and Whitewater, Wisconsin, in May, was thoroughly enjoyed by Smirkum Joe and all of the students. Mp , . Mme E ' SkOu, BAND COUNCIL First Row: Mr. Skow. J4 V011. Mr, Andrea- son. R. Schecher. M. Robbins. IA Swanson. C. Trovall. D. Hennings. T. BottenEeld, M. Oberdcck, B. Lodmill. K. Peterson. Back Row: D. Stowe. D. Peterson, M. Kohls, R. Walstedt. Page Forty-One Clmrus Clmnf'um Songs . . . . $1 T I i 2g First Row: S Gunther, L. Strong J.Engstrom,J.Bab1er D Sullivan, D. Ericson, M. Loc krem, B Gallup. Second ow: J. Evanoff, D. Schulenburg, L. Lundquist J. Haerden. B. Towne e,r K. Nelso on, M. Schmidt. Third Row: Lovaasen, M. Petersen, B Schwartz, J. David, K. Taylor, D. Hansing, E Nelson. Fourth Row: L. Berg, R. Rogercs, B. Burch, D. Seger, R. Ohman, J. Wahlen, A Lundquist, D Williams. The chorus, under the direction of Mr. E. J. Larson, had a very eventful season. They made their first appearance on Armistice Day when they sang the uNationis Creed? The time between this appearance and their December 12 concert was taken up in rehearsals. The eighth and ninth grade choruses performed along with the senior high school chorus. Carol Lovaasen and Rita Maas were featured as the soloists and Carol Fagerlin was the accom- panist for this years chorus. The chorus sang for the annual Christmas program, the Nativity. CHORUS COUNCIL Seated: M. Schmidt. Mr. Larson. Standing: B. Haerden, A. Lundquist. B. Burch, S. Pelkey, J. David, K. Kromer, SA Gunther. Page Forty-Two . . . . Make'am fepee king First Row: Mr. Larson, S. Brakke. V. Quist, B. Brooks. B. Haerden, J. Russell, R. Maas. V. Hoff, J. Gibson. D. Johnson. Second Row: D. Behrner. C. Donahue. S. Pelkey, J. Haerden. K. Rudnicki, L. Logelin, J. Swanson. J. Stoltz, D. Thompson. Third Row: J. Kuntuzos, J. ay, M. Kramer, D. Westerlund, K. Whittaker, B. Derewenko. . Eidem. E. Carlson. Fourth Row: G. Stearns, C. Fagerlin, A. Houliston. R. Nelson, K. Kromer. N. Herzog. J. Prawalsky. J. Sorlie, D. Lange. A party was sponsored by the chorus for the band members benefit shortly before the Com- bined Band and Chorus Concert. The contest for high ticket sales ended in favor of the band with the party as their ttrewardli Our chorus participated in the Chorus Music Festival at Minnetonka High School on April 7. This festival consisted of a mass chorus compos- ed 0f chorus members from all the Lake Con- ference schools. The Mound chorus sang ttBless Thou the Lordil, ttAlleluiatl. and ttA Cap- pellal, at this festival. Shortly afterward they began rehearsing for their Spring Concert. The eighth and ninth grade choruses, the senior high chorus, the girlsl oc- tette, and the soloists gave an excellent per- formance. The girlst octette, Sandra Gunther, Carol Lo- vaasen, Nancy Eidem, Shirley Pelkey, Beverly Derewenko, Jean David, Mavis Schmidt, and Elsie Carlson, with their accompanist, Carol Fagerlin, added greatly to the chorus concerts. Carol Lovaasen, Bobbi Burch, and Beverly Brooks composed a trio and sang ttDo Lord at the Spring Concert. The Boysl Glee Club, composed of all the boys in senior high school chorus and those in eighth and ninth grade choruses, sang at a number of the concerts, too. Baccalaureate was the last program in which the whole chorus took part. A chorus made up of senior class members sang for Commence- ment on June 4. Page Forty-Three fraff Sends 'S'moke fq'gnals' - Er -. a First Row: J. Wallace, D Johnson S. Overby. Mr.Ne1;on R. Bockhaus, B. Wi',11iamson D. Dugan. Second Row: B. Brooks, J. Evanoff B.Beut1er D. Hoxie D. Peterson M. K0 hls. Thi rd R0 C. Lovaasen E. Kenefeck S. Blakstvedt S. Hanson M. Sta ve, B. Wa rd K. Nelson, D. Westerlund, K. Johnson, J. Quist. T. Ward. D. Love. C. Gnitka. Fourth Row: A. Trac A. Don ngoske M. Robbins Fifth Row: D. Spaulding H. Smith G. Diediiek Burch. R. Walstadt. J. V011, D. Hennings. J. Wahlen. J. S:haumburg. This year, Bobbi Burch filled the moccasins 0f editor, with Mr Donald Nelson as advisor. Also included on the staff were Alice Tracy, feature editor, Jim Schaumburg, sports editor Don Hen- nings, assistant sp01ts editor, Diane Peterson, exchange editor, Karen Johnson, business man- agerV and Don Love, photographer, Carol Lovaa- sen, Bev Brooks, Marcia Stave, Marilyn Kohls, John V011, Russ Walstedt, Donna Spaulding, and the journalism class compose the staff of reporters. Bobbi Burch. editor. and Mr. Don Nelson. advisor. examme a re- Sitting: cent publlcaticn of the Smoke Second ignal. Love Page Forty-Four Row: The ttGreat White Paperii was put out monthly. Next yearis staff with Barbara Williamson as Chief-editor, put out the February issue. October 20, 1953 the staff attended the N.S.P.A.is convention held in Minneapolis. Point- ers on editing a school paper was explained. Each issue of the Smoke Signal was rated and corrected by the N.S.P.A. tNational Scholastic Press AssociationJ SMOKE SIGNAL EDITORIAL STAFF B. Burch: F1rst Row: D. Peterson. A. Tracy. K. Johnscn: J. V011. R. 'Nalstedt. J. Schaumberg. D. Hennings. D. Molmwk: Make'am Molliaw First Row: J. Schaumbur rg, C. Lovaasen, D. Spaulding, Mr. M. Kohls J. Schroeder R Schec e,r B. Haerden, D. L. Bake er, D K1ein,S.BlakstvedCht Fourth Row Armed with paint brushes, and courage, sev- eral members of the MOHIAN staff undertook the job of redecorating the MOHIAN room. A light shade of gray with Persian Red trimming proved to be a welcome change that inspired the staff members to accomplish more in their new surroundings Under the leadership of editor Donna Spauld- ing, photographers were hired to take pictures, MOHIAN EDITORIAL STAFF D.K1ein.D.Love K. Jo 11,5011 P.Au1d.D.Spau1ding C. C. Lovaasen. J. Schaumblurg. Thompson, K. Johnson, B. Johnson. Second Row: Peterson, D. Love. Third Row: J.Bowman,J.Koeche1er, D. Morton, A. Tra acy, P.Au1d, B Derewenko, L. Trutneau. Fifth Row: A. Dongoske. H Sm1 th, M. Heinsch D.Hennings,A.Reisberg,A. Houliston, C.Trova11. salest campaigns were started and advertisers were contacted in an attempt to get the biggest and best yearbook possible. In order to get a new type of cover, the staff sponsored a number of dances in the school lunchroom, sold refreshments at the regional wrestling tournament, and at the track meets. Ice cream sales in the lunchroom every day also provided revenue for the MOHIAN Trovall. Mr. Thompson. advisor. and edi- tor. Donna Spaulding, proportion pictures. Page Forty-Five foreman In wade 7 epee SPANISH CLUB First Row: J. Schroeder, A. Vossen, J. Evanoff, Mrs. Ivers, J. Morris. B. Larson. Second Rowt- E. Kenefick, E. Uner. J. Stoltz, M. Stave, K. Kenoyer. L. Trutneau, C. Hedin. Steele, B. Heltemes, M. Kramer. Third Row: R. Hegerle. J. Dav1 . J. Ebert, D d . Fourth Row: G. Diedrick, M. Vraalstad, R. Rogers, M. Oberdeck, A. Guy, W. Steen, R. Dahl. The Spanish Club was organized last fall by members of the first year Spanish class. They hold meetings every other week where they converse in Spanish and learn to sing Spanish songs. Being led by Gretchen Diedrick, their presi- dent, they hope to gain a better understanding of our Latin-American neighbors. The Deutsche Verein had another active year With many meetings and parties. The club met every second Monday and discussed the various . GERMAN CLUB glrst Row: S. Gunther. C. Fagerlin, Mrs. Hagel', A. Gast. J. Kiingensmith. Kubasch. J. Tambornino. E. Mitzel. Third Row: Schulenburg. Page Forty-Sz'x problems. Every Friday they sang German songs. The theme song for most of the year was, ttDu, Du, Liegst Mir im Herzen. Some of the events included skating at George Schulenbergts, hay ride at Kubaschts, and a party at Tamborninots. Prasident was Herr George Schulenberg, Vice President, Fraulein Joan Klingensmith, Sekiatar, Fraulein Sandra Gunther, and Schatzmeister, Herr Ralph Nelson. Second Row: R. Primus, D. Lange. R. Gable, R. Nelson. J. V011. R. Vogelgesang. D. Lenmark. G. Indian Maidens flew 'am Big Ciliefs I ,3 h wage COMMERCIAL CLUB First Row: B. Haerden. D. Morton. A. Zaback..M. Petersen. B. Brooks. B. Gallup. Second Row: R. Vossen, S. Brakke, D. Blood, L. Pederson. L. Baker, B. Plerson. K. Johnson. D. Spaulding. C. Visser. The Mound Commercial Club, composed of the senior sten class, worked under the leadership of Agnes Zaback, president, Marlys Petersen, vice- president, and Dorothy Morton, secretary- treasurer. One of the primary motives of the club was to raise money to help pay for a field trip in the spring and to provide funds for their Christmas party. The major task the club undertook was that of mimeographing a twenty-page booklet for the Village of Mound. After a long period of trial and error the job was finally completed. +1. TJird Rcw: C. Gnitka. B. Schwartz, E. Carlson, C. Visser. Throughout the year many representatives from different schools and business concerns gave some helpful hints on getting and keeping a job and other aspects of life after graduation. As a result of an interesting discussion by the personnel manager from Prudential Life In- surance Company, the group decided to take a tour of inspection through the company. The library assistants are of help to the librar- ians by shelving and slipping books and by keep- ing the library neat. For two years of assis- tance they receive a pin and in three years, a guard. 3 , w. 9:09; i LIBRARY ASSISTANTS First Row: S. Breyette. P. Patterson. A. Vossen. B. Blark'wiak D. Ericsson. Second Row: J. Gibson, V. Hoff. J. Lenmark. K. Schultz. P. Marsh. Third Row: D. Sullivan. M. 'Broze. S. Bums. L. Baker, J. Koecheler. S. Pelkey. Page Forty-Seven Medicine Men fake'um Picture: SCIENCE CLUB First Row: B. Lodmill, G Co ffee Mr. Nielsen, S. Gunther,B.Lodmi11. Second Row: D. Hoxie. C. Hedin, L. Trut- Row Wa neau, A Dongoske, D Mo rin Third Heap big smoke and lotza lire signify that Mound Science Club members be-um hard at work. Smirkumi Russ Walstedt was big chief for year and guided the Science Club down the scientific trails. Vice chief was Harvey Parker, chief in charge of Smoke Signal, tom-toms, and messages was Sandra Gunther, and David Morin handled all wampum. The club met once a month and discussed pro- jects of many members. These ranged from heredity to atomic energy. K. Peterson, H. Smit h, R. Patterson, H. Parker Fourth Row: J. Bowers R. Walstedt, J V011, A Reisberg, TD. Trask, R. Oh One member gained national recognition for his scientific promise. Ken Peterson was given honorable mention in the National Science Tal- ent Search. Some of the outstanding projects of the Cam- era Club include taking of pictures at Home- coming, at several school dances, and for the Smoke Signal and MOHIAN. Under the leadership of Mr. Neilson, and presi- dent, Arline Dongoske, this yearsi Camera Club proved to be very interesting. i CAMERA CLUB First Row: J. Jenson, G. Rosch, D Duggan, Mr Nielsen, S. Thomas, K Lange. Second Row: D. Ho oxie, Oveson M Woodard, A. Batdorf, B Johnson Third Row: S Hanson, J. Kissinger, B Martin, C. Hedin, J. DaviNd Fourth Row: A. Dongoske. N Eidem, T Crouch, D Hansing, D. Love, R. Olson, H. Smith. Fifth Row: E Mitzel V. Bockman, H. Parker, R. Bowlby, J. V011, R. Ohman. A. Houliston, W. Hanson. Page Forty-Ez'ght Squaw: Bake 400' few SENIOR HIGH HOME EC CLUB First Row: R. Bockhaus M Lockrem. Mrs. Breitzmen M. Mickelson, E Trakas R. Maas Second Row: D. Dugan, S. Thomas, K. La ange J. Engstrom J.Bab1er.M.Justus V. Quist Third Row: J. Jensen. N Oveson B. Lo d- mill B Lodmill Etter. A. Zaback. Fourth Row: J. Haerden. B. Tow ner, E. Ken efick. E. Uner, D. Schulen- bu1g. A. Batdorf. tSMPelkey. Fifth Row: K. Nelson, M. Eialt B. Martin. G McDonald J Koecheler. P. Pelky. B. Heltemes J. Quis This years Junior High Home Ec. Club was advisor, for the 1953-54 Junior High Home EC. very successful under the leadership of Marilyn u.b Klingensmith, president; Linda Eidem, vice- This year as before, the Senior High Home Ec. president; Kitty Nowack, secretary-treasurer. Club members served at the annual Athletic As a money-making project, the club sold a var- Banquet. iety of homemade candy to the students of both They also sold ribbons and brownies on St. junior and senior high school. It proved to be Patricks Day. Barbara Lodmill represented the very worthwhile. club at a Home Ec. Convention. They also had a party with the theme, ttSpring 1953- 54 officers were president, Rita Maas; Flingl', in the Activity Room at Shirley Hills vice-president, Shirley Pelkey; and secretary- School on Friday, April 9. The club would like treasurer, Van Dora Quist. to extend its gratitude to Mrs. Brietzman, their JUNIOR HIGH HOME EC CLUB ' Fiist Row: P. Vossen C Adair V. Etter. Mrs. Breitzman, B. Hatchr. J. Armstrong, P. Ward. N. Cox. Second ow: M. Thompson M. Behmler. N. Claybaugh. B. Buck. C. Morin. M. Cloutier. B. Behrner. N. Vorlander Third Row: N. Carlson. A. Knudson. C. Lathom, D. Glover. D. Peterson. J. Sohns. D. Kuka. Fourth Row: M, Jenson S K1eb.S.Reed,M. Anderson, L. Schendel. M. Klingensmith. B. Runman, M. Olson. Fifth Row: P. Pears son. M. Stmholm K. Stevens. K. McConnell, N. Spaulding. L. Eidem, P. Beard. P. MarSh. Sixth Row: B. Shorba. K. Nowack R. Reed. J. Eiss. N. Soderlund, B. Stahlke, S. Bruns. H. Hodge. G. Kowal. Page FortysNine War lioopers lead'am . . . . l PEP CLUB First Row: J. Schroeder, G. Rosch, G. Litts, M. Schmidt, D. Peterson, B. Williamson. Second Row: J. Evanoff, J. McConnell, M. Von Eschen, S Overby, B. Brooks, V. Quist, L. Baker. Third Row: B. Haerden, J. Lager, . Gustafson, B. Larso on M W0 oda rd. B. Joh nson. Fourth Row: E Kenehck J Wallace C. Donahue C. Hedin. C. Gnitka, J. Haerden, B. Heltemes. Fifth Row: C. Wenkstern, L Tru neau, N. Eide em, B. Derewenko, J. David, J. Quist, A. Dongoske C Trovall Sixth Row: K. Johnson, D Westertlund, D. Spaulding, R. Olson G. Diedrick, M. Roblnson, V. Bockman, M. Vraalstad, B Burch. Heap big Pep Club, this year under the tribal leadership of Karen Johnson, president; Arline Dongoske, Vice-president; Gretchen Diedrick, secretary; and Gayle Litts, treasurer, donned new head-dresses. The red and white beanies adopted this year by the Pep Club and cheer- leaders were a welcome addition. Last fall seventeen new members were admit- ted. Each initiate had her ttchief who command- ed her to all sorts of duties, some of which were polishing shoes sharpening pencils, help- ing shoppers in grocery stores, and leaving their footprint on the sidewalks of Mound tvia chalk, of Pourse! H With getting buses to the games and partici- rating in pep fests, the Pep Club was kept busy. Seme of the most memorable pep fests were the tlDragnet pep fest and ttOperation Parkli pep fest. The seniors were the subject of the last pep fest of the basketball season, with only seniors participating in the program led by the senior cheerleaders and senior basketball players. This year the cheerleaders-Kay, Diane, Mavis, Gayle, and Gretchen introduced many new yells, some of which were ttThe Locomotive Yellll and ltYea, Yea Team . Besides the job of leading the yells, the cheerleaders assisted the ttM Club and teams in putting out posters and planning and organizing the Mound Relays. WAHOO! ! ! CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Kay Whittaker, Mavis Schmidt, Gayle Litts. Standing: Diane Peterson. Gretchen Rosch. Page Fifty . . . . Molmwks in War Dance The M Club, our lettermens club, sponsored a was the steak fry given for the faculty at the number of entertaining programs for the student Casino. body. The M Club with the largest membership in Their first big project was the Faculty- Senior its history also purchased new letter sweaters for basketball game on April 9,1954. It was as the five cheerleaders. usua1,very exciting, but the skill was debatable Trying to keep order at the meeting was Bob Probably their biggest and toughest job of the Koehnen, president. Jim Kuntozos vice- presi- year was trying to select the queen candidates dent was in charge of planning the various club for the Mound Relays held each year. activities. Bert Lundquist took the minutes at The most enjoyable event for all concerned each meeting while John Uner collected the money. M CLUB Fi1st Row: P.Ne11ell J Kuntuzos J.U11er R.Koel1nen A. Jackson G. Coffee C. Coffee Sec: ndR K. Kenoyer D. Stagebe1g D. Kle1l1, L Betzler K. Peterson, T Ward A Ebert.Ti1ird Row: W. Niccum, R R0511a, T. Botten- field J. May G SCI ulenburg, W.Koel1ne11 C. Miller. Fourth Row: W.Frende11. G. Engstrom A. Guy, H. Parker R Dal11.D.Duehn J. Ericson. G. Maas Fifth Row: M. Oberdeck, R. Bruins. D. Hennings, W. Steen, R. Walstedt, A. Reisberg. K.Krome1 Sixth Row: L.Ketcl1er,A.Houliston, A. Lundquist, D. Nelson. R. Fenton7 J. Schaum- burg, C. Ehalt, M. Heinsch. Page Fifty-One 5km: Set frail: For Aflzlefic Squaw: SKI CLUB First Row: B Martin, E. Uner. J. Stoltz, M Woodard, N Oveson, B Lodmill, D Peterson, J. Schroeder. Second Row: D Hansing, N. Eidem, B. Derewenko, G Litts, C Hedin, P.Au1d, E. Tr a,kas G. Coffee. Third Row: . Olson J Tambornino G. En ngstrom, D Duehn, D. Love, D. Morin, A Dongoske, G R0 sch, J. Ja cobs Fourth Row: J. Kuntuzos T.Bottenf1eld,J May, R. Osh a, D Stowe, R. Patterson. C. Lovaasen, L. Trutnau Fifth Row: R. Walstedt, A Guy M. Heinsch, R. Hagen, R. Peterson R Primus E Mitze1,G Diedrick, L. Betzler Sixth Row: W. Hanson R. Nelson, N Brettingen, R. Fenton, J F1ipczak,J Wahlen, A. Reisberg, J. V011, D. White, A. Uner. This year there was a good turn- out for girls intramura1.Meeting every Wednesday evening from 6. 30 to 8: 30p p. m., these girls participated in basketball volley ball tumbling, tennis, and softball. Adopting something new this year, the school awarded letters to the seven most prominent girls on various teams. They are: Bobbi Burch, Donna Spaulding, Diane Peterson, Carol Gnitka, Butch Whittaker, and Corrine and Carolyn Visser. The regular winners were the seniors sparked by tiBucket- nuts Butchii and 8D Dynamo Donna although the underclassmen did put up a good t. Lack of snow hindered the ski clubis activities GIR this year; however it didnit dampen their spirits. Besides the many trips individual members took to Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin, fifty mem- bers took a trip to Trollhaugen, near Dresser, Wisconsin, in February. A Greyhound bus was chartered and the days outing proved to be a delightful experience for all. There were no major casualties and it truly was an adventure spoken of many days after. The officers of this years Ski Club were as follows: Alan Uner, president; George Coffee, vice-president; Barbara Martin, secretary; and Richard Peterson, treasurer. They did a fine job of promoting the interest of skiing in our school. $.48 SINTRAMURAL First Row: A. Batdorf. J. Jensen. J. Jenson, V. Quist V. Wenkstern J. Evanoff. Miss Bronczyk. Second Row: C. Visser. B. Schwartz, B. Martin, M. Schmidt, C. Lovaasen. D. Schulenberg. R: Schecher. L. Baker. D. Peterson. D. Spaulding. Third Row: B. Burch, C. Visser. M. Robbins. N. Crouch. N. Eldem. E. Dlerkhising. S. Pelkey, K. Nelson. Page Fifty-Two Molmwk: Debafe 'am Left to right: H. Smith, D. Hoxie, D. Cox, J. McConnell, J. Wallace, P. Auld, L. Roberts, J. V011, R. Rogers, M. Oberdeck, A. Houiston, B. Derewenko B. Williamson. This year a debate was conducted for the stu- dent body With the topic, ttResolved: The Presi- dent should be elected by direct vote of the peopleft This also was their topic for the year. The purpose of a debate squad is to give a student ability to express an idea in plain lang- uage and the ability to think on his feet. Accompanied by Mr. Lindlan, their advisor, the squad traveled to Preston, Minnesota, to several high schools in Minneapolis and also to Augsburg College for debates. Quill and Scroll is an honorary society for high school students who have maintained a B average scholastically and have had ten inches of printed material approved by the National Quill and Scroll Society. . The purpose of this society is to promote 1n- terest in writing for the school paper and annual. t LOVa asen Sch ' D aumbmtg,P1eDtergOn' T W DauIdjn ard. g, A Page Fifty-Three fml'rk'um Slmof'am Page Fifty-Four Molmwk Braves Defeated. . . . B SQUAD BASKETBALL First Row: M. Heinsch, D. Buchanan, A. Reisberg, A. Jackson, K. Kromer. R. Fenton, D. Nelson, J. Schaumberg, A. Lundquist. Second Row: Mr. Hadden, W. Steen, T. Ward, G. Engstrom, J. Ericson, T. Bottenfield, R. Dahl, R. Bruins, R. Primus. G. Schulenberg, J. Kuntuzos, Mr. Gove. Third Row: L. Betzler, G. Coffee, C. Coffee, D. Stageberg, C. Miller, R. Koehnen, R. Osha, J. Tambornino, W. Humphrfies, G. Maas, A. Guy. Moundls football season was disheartening in many ways for both the team and the new coach, Mr. Robert Gove. Fumbles killed the Mo- hawks on many a stretch drive that would have put them back into the ball game. Green backs and the changing of quarterbacks in the middle of the season were the reasons for many of the fumbles. The highlight of the season was When Mound traveled to Appleton. The idea of this game came about when Mr. Gove, who coached at Ap- pleton last year, noticed that both teams had the same bye dates. Mound tromped over Appleton 33 to 0 for the Mohawks only victory of the year. The Mohawks traveled to Robbinsdale for the opening conference game, where the Robbins handed the Mohawks a 33 to 0 defeat. The young Mohawks had trouble hanging on to the ball on offense, which proved to be the down- fall of the game. Mound was host to visiting Minnetonka and was handed their second defeat of the year be- fore the home town fans. The bright spot of the game was when the Mohawks opened a gaping hole in the Skipperls line to let Bob Koehnen scamper for 88 yards to score the Mohawkls only tally. The Mohawks next traveled to Edina where the Lake Conference title holders defeated us by a score of 39 to O. The only drive the Mo- hawks had was stopped by an off side penalty and a clipping penalty that stopped Mound on the Hornefs 30 yard line. Page Fifty-Six . . . . In Attempt! to Defend! Tony Jackson, football captain and all-confer- ence guard, has Climaxed his football career at Mound. He has lettered two years in football as a center. Last year he was second string center serving an apprenticeship and this year he proved that he learned his lessons well. St. Louis Park, sparked by a piston legged fullback, got three long touchdown runs to beat the Mohawks 19 t0 0. Wayzatats tricky XYZ formation again beat the Mohawks to the tune of 20 t0 6. Stopped twice within scoring distance, the Mohawks failed to tie up the game when they had the opportunity. With lovely Queen Agnes Zaback reigning over homecoming, Mound came out second best again Up in the air Junior! Dennis Buchanen 30 Carl Miller 33 with Hopkins doing the honors to the score of 40 to 6. Stopped twice within scoring distance, the Mohawks failed to tie up the game when they had the opportunity. Probably the most exciting game of the year was when the Mohawks were host to Pine City. Never before has Mound come up against such a backheld. It was just too much for the strug- gling Mohawks as they bowed in defeat 26 to 20. Bob Koehnen streaks for pay dirt. Page Fifty-Seven Coach Gove gives football single-wing formation. Robert Gove, our new football coach hails from Red Wing, Minnesota. During Coachts high school career in Red Wing he was awarded two letters in football. After graduation he attended Gustavus Adolphus where he played on the var- sity squad for the three years college students are allowed. In his senior year he was greatly honored by being chosen to the college all-con- ference team. No way out -- the MOHAWKS are Coming! Bert Lundquist 26 Tony Jackson 29 Page Fifty-Eight . . . . S'clzool Farr 00 Gridiron A captain. Tony Jackson, pointers on Upon graduating he took a coaching job at Appleton for seven years. Mr. Gove came to Mound to coach our M0- hawks for this year, 1953. Even though the sea- son was not too successful, Coach says he ad- mired the boys very much for maintaining their high spirits all season. The ground Comes up fast. doean it Carl? Redsklh: Scalp In waders. . . . A SQUAD BASKETBALL First Row: W. Steen, K. Kr romer T. kson D. He nnings, J. Uner. Second Row: M. Oberdeck, D. Buchanen, D Nelson, D. Fenton, T Bottenfield, JC.c Miller, Mr Haddo r.ff Backefeers Siloof'um fllgll and low B SQUAD BASKETBALL First Row: D Stageberg, A. Ebe rt D Hansing. Mr. Hadden. Seccnd Row: H. a,rker R. Dahl J. Hempel, R. Breyette. Third Row: R. Ohmann, G. Stearns, R. Nelson D. Cressy. J. Schmidt. Page Fifty-Nine Page Sixty Tony Jackson and Hamilton hght for Dick Fenton the ball. Hopkins. Moundls Mohawks completed a basketball sea- son that had its ups and downs all year long. Such games as the first St. Louis Park game had its thrills. After this showing, some of the Lake Conference teams were in doubt of this young squad. Showing three sophomores in the starting line- up, Mound came through in fairly good style. They even had the boys from Hopkins tthe con- ference championsi puzzled a good deal of the time. Win or lose, the team was never out of the game until the final buzzer had sounded. With a six-six record during conference play, Mound ran up against Edina in the sub-district play. Everything pointed to a win for the M0- hawks They had defeated the Ho1nets twice in confe1ence play both times by four points. It was tooth and nail right down to the final gun as Edina won on a field goal BASKETBALL SCORES Mound 48 Vocational 49 Mound 53 Buffalo 48 Mound 50 Marshall 43 Mound 49 Orono 29 Mound 44. 45 Park 49. 53 Mound 38. 44 Edina 34. 40 Mound 31. 39 Hopkins 63. 55 Mound 54. 57 Robbinsdale 41. 44 Mound 56 St. Charles 47 Mound 46 Elk River 36 Mound 40, 48 Minnetonka 55. 54 Mound :38. 85 Wayzata 34, 44 Mound 78 Glencoe 36 Mound 51 tSllb-Distl'ictl Edina 52 outjumps Carlson of . . . . And 7 dke'am Victories Tonv Jackson and John Uner tip in another basket for the Mohawks as Carl Mille1 looks on Mound was out for another year as Tony Jackson, John Uner, and Terry Bottenfield play- ed their last game for the Mohawks. Tony Jackson, senior forward, won honors 0n the All-Conference team as he was the only man representing this school. He gathered an even greater honor when his own teammates elected him Most Valuable Player. John Uner, senior center, wound up three years of varsity ball, which was climaxed when he was elected co-captain of the basketball teami along with Jackson. Returning next year will be a veteran group of sophomores and juniors. They include Keith Kromer, Carl Miller, Bill Steen, Don Hennings, Dick Fenton, Dennis Buchanan, and Deane Nelson. Never to be forgotten by the squad and cheer- leaders was the party given in their honor by Coach Haddorff. Coach Oscar Haddorff; Marty Oberdeck, Man- ager: and Coach Russ Hadden take time out from daily practice. Page Sixty-One Mob awks Mafmen Place'am Co-captains George Coffee and Bob Koehnen admire region trcphy. Wrestlers lose Only four The Mound wrestling team wound up a full and successful season by taking third place at the University of Minnesota. Co-captain Bob Koeh- nen was the MohawkTs individual state champ- ion, gaining the 145 pound crown. George Cof- fee was defeated in his attempt to gain his third state crown. He and his brother, Chuck, were runners-up. Bill Koehnen and Bill Niccum also represented Mound in the state tourney. The two Coffee brothers, Bob Koehnen and Bill Niccum qualified to enter the state meet by winning regional crowns in their respective divi- sions. Bill Koehen also qualified by taking a second place in the regional tournament. Mound won the regional team chamoionship in the tournament here in Mound. Mound wrest- Bill Koehnen pins Pearson of U High in regional tourney. Bill Niccum defeats Ernst of Robbinsdale 8-2 to gain George Schulenberg, manager. looks elated after winning the region crown. ling fans, increasing in number over previous years, found that a wrestling meet can be very exciting and full of thrills. The record of wins and losses for dual meets showed the Mound team to be very good this year. Mohawks had 12 wins, 4 losses, and 1 tie. The wrestlers met many of the tinest teams in the state. Of these outstanding teams, Mound beat U High, St. Cloud, Litchfield, and Wayzata. Those of whom Mound fell Victim were Robbins- dale, Anoka, and Mankato. Other schools that Mound defeated were Hutchinson, Minnetonka, Edina, Dassel, Cokato, and St. Paul Ramsey. In pre-season activities, the wrestlers entered the Northwest AAU tournament at the Univer- sity of Minnesota. Rob Koehnen came through to gain a championship. region championship. Page Sixty-Two first In Region And lel'rd. . . . ASQUAD WRESTLING Kneeling: L. Ketcher, R. Osha, W. Koehnen, D. K1e1e1,n J.May C.Eha1t.W.Niccum,C. Coffee, P. Newell, K. Kenoyer. Standing: Mr Bockhaus R.Koehnen,G.Schu1enburg, G Coffee. The longest and most festive trip of the season is outstanding. The team record is 100 wins as was to Mankato The team was served a lunch by compared to 35 losses and 2 ties. Bockhaus- the Mankato team and coach. coached teams have gained 3 regional champion- The 1953- 54 season wound up Harry Bock- ships and 1 state crown. He has coached nine haus tenth year at Mound as wrestling coach. individuals to state crowns, 3 of these being two- The Mohawk wrestling record over this period time champions. BSQUAD WRESTLING ope. D Streatel tJ. ePiche, F Blackowiak K Higgins. Second Row: J. Legus. D. McGinnis. D. Trask, J. V011, G. Higgins L. Be First Row: P. Po Page Sixty-Three . . . . In 5mm to End Season Butch Anderson, wrestling captain of 1951-52, supervises eating habits of wrestlers. Coach Bockhaus and state champ. Bob Koehnen. Referee raises A1 Hilgers hand in victory after Edina match. Page Sixty-Four Bob and Bill Koehnen work out during practice. Co-captain Bob Koehnen won his second suc- cessive state crown this year. He has won a letter as a Mound wrestler for four years. He has been a Lake Conference champion for the past three years, a champion in our region for two years, and won a NWAAU crown this year. In the last three years he has won 57, lost 3, and tied one match. He has gone undefeated for the last two years, winning 45 straight matches. Wrestlers and fans make merry after sub-region meet at St. Cloud. frail Breaker: 7 aka 70 Cinder Brad Jarvey runs low hurdles as Coach Haddorff and Neiard Brettingen 100k on. TRACK This yearts track team was composed of a ma- a queen was chosen to reign over the festivities. jority of sophomore and junior boys with only four She was presented with a blanket, with ttQueen returning 1ettermen-three of which were seniors of the Mound Relaystt inscribed on it. eBob Koehnen, Warren Frendell, and John Uner For the hrst time the Mound Relays were held -and Harvey Parker, a junior. in the evening under the hoodlights with a good As has become the custom of the Mound Relays crowd attending. Page Sixty-Five smirk'am Hif'am lfome Run: Front Row: R. Prawalsky, D. Duehn, G. Engstrom, C. Miller. J. Tambornino, L. Betzler, D. Stageberg. Back Row: Mr. Behmler, C. Ehalt, P. Houliston, R. Fenton, W. Steen, G. Schulenburg, R. Dahl, P. G uy, L. Peterson. BASEBALL April 7 was the starting of daily baseball prac- tice for the Mound Mohawks. Lettermen returning this year were, seniors: Tony Jackson, George Schulenberg; junlors, Den- nis Stageberg, Phil Houliston, Gary Engstrom, Arnie Ebert, Dick Fenton, Larry Betzler, and sophomores, Carl Miller and Roger Dahl. The baseball squad is again coached by Mr. Ed Behmler and assisted by manager Larry Peterson. Pitchers Phil Houlistin Carl Miller Page Sixty-Six Mr. Behmler has had experience in both playing the game of baseball and coaching it. He played college baseball for four years lining the position of catcher and third base. Since 1938 Coach Behmler has led the Mohawks unto both Victory and defeat. Elected by his team members as Captain of the 1954 baseball team was George Schulenberg WhO has played first base for two years. Catchers P .Guy R. Dahl Molmwks fake'am Many Mafclzes 1 golf player Don Hennings, and Coach Lindla GOLF Fair weather, swinging clubs, and a number of competitors below tenth grade are sparking Mounds 1954 golf season off to a brilliant future. Last year golf in Mound underwent a rebuilding season when Coach Lindlan played as many younger boys on the squad as he could. It has proved effective for he now has a full team of six who are shooting in the 8015, four of whom are in ninth and tenth grade. Front Row: R Bjo r,k J.Campbe11 H. Hagenson. Back R w: Mr.Lind1an,D Hennings, B Jarvey, D. McKinney, P. Newe 11. TENNIS With seven lettermen returning and a new coach the 1954 tennis team had a fine season. Bob Osha, George Coffee. Dean Nelson, Martin Heinsch, Marty Oberdeck, Kenneth Peterson and 1954 tennis captain, Terry Bottentield are among this years returning lettermen. Mr.G1en Gabrielson 1954 tennis coach, was a welcomed asset to the tennis team and practiced with the boys every night after school Besides the four teams in the Lake Conference Minnetonka, Robbinsdale, Edina and St. Louis Park, the Mohawks also had matches with Bloom- ington and University High. Tennis Captain and Coach Gabrielson. Front Row: T. T11e1au1t J May.T.Bottenf1e1d Bowlby M. Oberdeck M Heinsch. D. Nelso 011 R.A111d. Back R011: Mr.Gab11elsox1 G. Coffee R Smit11,G.Smitl1 K. Peterson. R. Osha D. Love M Fagellin. Page Sia'ty-Seven Junior Mobawks Bring 'um First Row: J. Nelson Mr. Crosby, C. Nelson, K. Putt, D. Woytcke. Second Row. J. Williamson J. GIeishaber, T. Perbix,H.W01ner,D. Perbix, J. Rosch. Third Row: G. Woy tcke R.Meredith, T.Schule11bu1g C Palmgren R. Swenson. Fourth Row: R ,Illies, T. Au stin D Streater $11 Maas, B. Gisbon H.M111er. Fifth Row: Therault,R.Adams,J.Cor1,R Zophi, M. Fagerlin, R. Lodmill G. Jorgenson. JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL The Mound Jr. High football squad had a fairly good season this year winning two games from Wayzata, tying Hopkins in a scoreless bat- tle, and dropping two hard fought games to Excelsior. The team was fortunate in having a strong line and a well balanced backf1e1d of Jim and Clayton Nelson, Bob Auld, Gary Jorgen- son, and Terry Austin. Coach Crosby, in his first year as Junior High coach, used the T-for- mation attack. These plays worked for seven touchdowns. Frst Row: R. Swanson A DeFraidis C. Nelson, C. Nelson V. Pool A. Speake1.J. Williamson N. Sandeen. Second Row: J. Rosch. K. Putt, D. Perbix C.St01tz,J Nelson J Haddorff, L. Keirsh D.Murp11y. T1111d Row: M1. Crosby, R. Illies, G. Jorgenson, R. Sophi, J. Lanphir, J Finland,R. C1eve1and,R.Au1d,R. Shoban R. Morrison. Page Sixty-Eight . . . . Victory 70 fepee First Row: R. Zophi, C.Pa1mgren T.Therau1t, C Nelsen G. Kileen R.I111es Mr. Crosby. Second Row: R. Simar, M. Fagerlin, B. Ada a,ms H. Wolner D. Woytcke, K. Putt, D. Perbix. T. Perbix, J. Nelson J. Rosch. Third Row: A Speaker, J. Williamson, R. Pierce, JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL With the Junior highs new coach, Mr. Vance Crosby, the junior Mohawks took second place this year with seven wins and two losses, losing only to Hopkins High point men were Gene Killeen, 95 points;C1ayton Nelson, 65; and Tom Therault, 51 points for the season. The junior high baseball team was sparked by two newcomers, Tom Therault and Gene Killeen, Coached by Mr.Soder1und and with the help of four returning 1ettermen,C1ayton and Jim Nelson, Gordon Woytke, and Gary Jorgenson, the junior high had a fair season. First Row: J. Rosch J Spangrud K. Blatzheim J. Wilson S. Woods. R. Pierce. Second Row: J. Nelson. C. Nelson C.Pa1mgren, G. Abraham H. Miller. H. Haug, J. O'Neil. Third Row: Mr. Soderlund. R. Illies, G. Jor- genson, R. Zophi, R. Shoban R. Ericson J Killeen, T Therault. Page Sixty-Nine am Relate: Page Seventy .S'mir ' Page .Seventy-One . . . . fepee live 0 9 .3 .. 3 3! not? .1. 8 atsis Q4$I ;.ss . :fQinkxwdRRwa WVMWW. . The students of Mound High School wish to express their appreciation to all the business men, who, by their contribution made possible the publication of the 1954 Mohian. Our Sponsor: :11 Star Babler's Setonette Cafe Ben Franklin Store Charlies Super Va 111 1 De Gouda Electric Co Ekre's K110tt5 Pine Koehnen Radio 81. TV Page Seventy-Two Mitzee's General Contracting and Painting Service Mound Gamble Store Mound Standard 011 Station Mound Pharmacy Mound Red 8: White Philbrook 8: Dale Insurance PicheL Chevrolet R 8c Lr1D riev Ross Mobil Station Village Inn No Stars Fulton Photo Grimm's Store Hamlett Furniture Jacqueline's Beauty Salon Two Sisters Coffee Shop :3: :1: Stars Mickelson Motors Minnetonka Furniture Netka TV :1: 1i: Stars Buckhorn Casmo Herff Jones Co. J. Malcolm Bailrdl: Builder Lake Dry Clea E. 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