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

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CLASS POEM We bring you the class of '54, A group we know you do adore, Meet this our gang: we're full of cheer We know that we'll soon begin a career. First comes our president, so gay and so willing, With David Nielsen our class needs no billing. Our beaming vice-president is always on hand, She's Janice Larson, a leader so grand. Don Salmonson comes next, secretary-treasurer With Janice around he's in a dizz. Mr. Salutatorian, we address John Juelg That cornet he plays is the envy of the school. Karen Haedt we named as Homecoming Queen: The convertible she rides in is really a dream. Arden Thompson is student council president On her judgment we are dependent. Bob Ericson, valedictorian by name, With his singing saxophone he'll ride on to fame. June Moe, drum majorette so grand, Does beautiful work when she leads the band. Helen Mehlhoff, our cheerleader so small, When it comes to pep, she's really on the ball. Stuart Kinneberg, a photographer of fame, Uses Spasmodic for his middle name. Joan French, our dark-haired gal, In dictation and typing, she's really a pal. Neil Taverna, a bridegroom-to-be, To June's happiness, he holds the key. Richard Ziegler is in the same class, He's deeply in love with a Dunseith lass. Darold Holten, so beaming and bright, Using big words is his delight. Gloria Whetham, our only red-heady To Melvin Koplin is soon to be wed. Royce Frazer chose Navy career, He leaves Bev on shore to shed a tear. 44 he is

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I, BETTY PISTER,will my double negatives for developing to Janice Buss. I, BILL ROSENBERG, will my curly hair to the Toni Company for research. I, DON SALMONSON, will my motorcycle to anyone daring enough to ride it. I. SHIRLEY SUNDBERG, will my vocal talent to Donald Holten. I, NEIL TAVERNA, will my prolonged study periods to Edwin Elkins. I, ARDEN THOMPSON, will my magnetic personality to Phyllis Smith. I, GLORIA WHETHAM, will my trips to Montana to Phyllis Zander. I, DICK ZIEGLER, will my love for school to David Weber. - We, the Seniors of 1954 leave: To Superintendentl. L. Iverson, the H-Bomb to aid him in controlling Cen- tral High next year. 5 To Miss Gunderson, our knowledge of English. To Mr. Aas, all the ties in the world. To Mr. Thornton, our extra bump and sour notes. To Mr. Arntzen, an ll-man football team for next year. To Miss Nelson, our typewriting crumbs for her scrap book. To Miss Gunstenson, happiness in her new life. To Mrs. Larson, one undamaged new Ford. To Mr. Danielson, a new school bus. To Mr. Evanson, an air-conditioned chemistry room. To Miss Homuth, a class of hard studying seventh graders. To the seventh grade, all the slightly used, forgotten wads of gum under the assembly desks. To the eighth grade, our ability to obey orders the first time they are is- sued. To the freshman, our ability to put on plays. To the sophomores, our good manners, generosity, and good looks. To the juniors, our success of our high school days. To Charlie Dodd, all the black heel marks left on newly polished floors To Tommy Olson, an automatic rope puller for the 8:30 and 12:45 signals. To the school board, an additional ten feet of land for the new school. Signed, the Class of '54 Charles Dodds and Thomas Olson, Witnesses 43

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Gary Kolsrud lives a block from school He has trouble getting to typing, as a rule. Darwin Haakensen, attendant at the Service Station Will pick art for his occupation. Norman Jore, our football star, Could block and tackle either near or far. Roger Christ is a farmer of fame, But for make-up slips he's earned quite a name. Shirley Sundberg, our much famed alto, Would much rather to Oberon go. Betty Pister, our three-year student In speech class her talks are often affluent. Dennis Nelson acted in the Senior Play, All girls would be banished if he had his way. Blayne Myhre, our big time singer, When it comes to monkey shines, he's a humdinger Harriet Hendrickson, our Valentine Sweetheart, ln chorus, she's outstanding in her part. Donna Gillig, secretary to the superintendent, On skating she really is dependent. Billy Rosenberg, our photographer bright, Likes his dark rooms better than light. Marlys Flowers, our dramatic Til, When it comes to acting, she fits the bill. Nellie Carlson, so demure and so trim, You never see her without a grin. Bob Cannon, a mechanic so bright, Works on his car both day and night. DuWayne Affeldt pitches so fast You never see the ball when it goes past. This is our story: This is our taleg We'd like to admit That we didn't fail To keep our school spirit Strong, bright, and high, We cherish all memories of years gone by. 45