New Rockford High School - Dial Yearbook (New Rockford, ND)

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Junior Class President and Date Grand March SENIGR FESTIVITIE The First Lutheran Church of New Rockford was the scene of the Junior-Senior banquet which was held on Saturday evening May 15. Centerpieces made as richshays, Chinese men on nutcups, and menus written in Chinese carried out the Chinatown theme. A welcome was given by Junior class president David Boe, and responded to by Senior class president David Nielsen. Mr, Mattson, president of the borad of education, and Supt, I. L. Iverson congratulated the departing Seniors. Janice Larson and Janice Utecht gave a humorous side to the program by their few words on the Class of '54 . At 9:15 p.m. dancing to Eugene Kahn's band began in the gymnasium decorated with a blue crepe paper ceiling and walls of rock paper. At the end of the room were cherry trees, banking the stage where punch was served. leading the grand march of 45 couples was David Boe and his date, followed by David Nielsen and his date. Thirty-one seniors took part in a class night that followed a musical theme entitled, A MUSICAL TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES, Giving the talented class a chance to show their ability in the musical field in which they were so outstanding. Some comical acts were also presented. Following this awards were given to members of the class, June Moe received the Music Award: Arden Thompson, the Citizenship Award, Bob Ericson the valedictory and the Faculty Award, John Juel the salutatory Award and the North Dakota Bar Association Consti- tution Award. Senior Service was held on May 23, in the high school auditorium. The sermon was given by Rev. R. S, jones who stressed the three most important things of life: time, memory, and kindness. The chorus sang several re- ligious songs. Following the services, the senior mothers held a reception in the home economics room. On May 27, graduation exercises were held. The speaker for the service was Roy Swenson of Dickinson. Rev. Elmer West gave invocation and benediction at the service. Presentment of the diplomas was made by Mr. N. B. Nielsen. Playing the processional and recessional was the band, Senior members of the a cappella choir sang Halls of Ivy . Robert Ericson gave the valedictory speech, John Juel the salutatory speech. While the class motto was He conquers who conquers himself , their colors were blue and silver, and the class flower, the white rose. I i Award Winner Class Night Hepcats 39

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Front row, left to right: J, An- derson, H, Wales, I. Nelson, D. Lee, I. Utecht, A. Mc Cann, Second row, left to right: C. Westerhausen, K. Stokes, M. Quitt, H. Anderson, M. Hofstad, M. Tonn, E. Terpening. Back row, left to right: D. Weber, D. Nystrom, R. Culp, D. Labor, D. Holthe, D. Holton, D. Boe, B. DuVall, Mr. Evenson, director. JLI ICR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class Play, You Can't Take It With You, held Tuesday, No- vember 24, 1954, was a great success. This group consisted of eighteen jun- iors who worked hard with Mr. James Evenson for their accomplishment. The Senior Class Play, You Can't Kiss Caroline, was held on Tuesday, April 6, 1954. Taking the leads were Shirley Sunclberg as Caroline and Den- nis Nelson as Joe. Fifteen students, under the direction of Mr. James Even- SENIOR CLASS PLAY Front row, left to right: H. Hen- drickson,J. Larson, H. Mehlhoff, G. Whetham, N. Carlson. Second row, left to right: D. Salmonson, K. Haedt, A. Thompson, S, Sund- berg, M. Flowers, B. Myhre, B. Ericson. Back row, left to right: Mr. Evenson, director, D. Niel- sen, D. Holten, D. Nelson, N. lore, G. Kolsrud, S. Kinneberg, I. Iuel, R. Christ.

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CLASS VCYAGE History FRESHMEN After a short but enjoyable summer we, the freshman class of 1950, said Bon Voyage as we started the longjourney across the Sea of Education on the good ship New Rockford High School. Our captain that year, Neil Taverna, had a first mate named Gary Kolsrud. Steward to the Student Council was Donald Dahlquist, and Royce Frazer was the log keeper. Mr. Stuckenbruck had the job of pilot. We had a large class of 45 members. Cne of our many activities as freshmen was the annual initiation party for all new members in the junior high. Supporting the B team at their basketball games were Karen Haedt, June Moe, Myrnice Berge, and Connie Michelsen. This year we were eligible to join the concert choir. SCDPHCDMCDRES After a quiet voyage on the first leg of the journey across the Sea of Edu- cation, we advanced in seamanship rating to sophomores. The wonder ofthe advancement was a change in scenery from the lower deck to the sun-baked upper deck with seniors and juniors. The second leg of our journey proved to have a few spots of roughweather in the English ll department. Our captain this eventful year was John Juel who presided over a class of 40 members. The helpful first mate was Arden Thompson with Shirley Sund- berg as the log keeper. Our all important steward of the Student Council was Stuart Kinneberg. The pilot of this educational course was Mr. Rhoades. Among our many activities were the chorus, band, dramatics, and all types of athletic endeavors. That year as a part of our contribution to the homecoming festivities we elected June Moe as our homecoming attendant. In the musical department we had many band members and a large number of chorus members. June Moe and Shirley Sundberg were members of the girls trio. Band soloists were Royce Frazer, Blayne Myhre, Bob Ericson, and June Moe. JLINIORS Finally the big year has arrived and we entered our little boat as juniors. Big plans were held for us this year. We had to sponsor the prom, a class play, and were involved in many extra curricular activities. All this and still maintaining passing marks put us to a real test. Again leading us over the sea was Captain John Juel. His first mate was David Nielsen, with June Moe as log keeper and Connie Michelsen as money holder. Mrs. Larson was our pilot. We presented as our class play, We Shook the Family Tree, and sold pop at all the games. June Moe led our band as majorette. John Juel, Royce Frazer, June Moe, Blayne Myhre, Bob Ericson, and Don Salmonson were band soloists. Blayne, Bob, and Don all rated highly superior at the district contest. The band got highly superior at both the district and state contests. 40