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

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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

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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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CLASS PROPHECY Strange things happen to us sometimes, and mysterious gifts are apt to fall out of everywhere into our hands just when we least expect them. Even though I said I would never again be surprised at anything, I was willing to take back my words whenanewspaper dropped into my lap from out of nowhere. You can't imagine my amazement when I read the name and date-- New Rock- ford Transcript--May 27, 1964. Where did it come from? And what did it signify to me? I never could stand suspense, especially when means of satisfying my cur- iosity were right at hand. I opened the paper quickly and from the records of ten years yet to come here are some of the things I read concerning the where- abouts of the seniors of 1954: DU WAYNE AFFELDT has taken over Willie Hopp's place as world billiards champion. BOB CANNON is a tenor in the Metropolitan Opera. NELLIE CARLSON is owner of Tiffany Hall. ROGER CHRIST is manager of the new Farmers' Onion Oil Company. BOB ERICSON has disproved Einstein's theory. MARLYS FLOWERS is a model for Madame DeSelle's Ready-To-Wear in Gup- til. ROYCE FRAZER is the new owner of Sundberg's Paint and Linoleum store. JOAN FRENCH is the star of her own TV show--- My Friend Frenchie. DONNA GILLIG is a secretary for the President of the United States. DARWIN HAAKENSON is the chief tire-patcher for the Cities Service Station. KAREN HAEDT is the new star in the All-Bright show. HARRIET HENDRICKSON is the first woman in the FBI. DAROLD HOLTEN is the budget manager for Archie Campbell's Construction. NORMAN JORE is coach of the All-American Redheads. JOHN JUEL is the vocalist for the Hormel All Girls Orchestra. STUART KINNEBERG is the chief photographer for the I-C-U-2 Magazine. GARY KOLSRUD is trying to make Fords go past 90 miles per hour. JANICE LARSON is the first lady mayor of Bremen. HELEN MEHLHOFF is the first lady Casanova--Her motto, Love 'Em and Leave 'Em. JUNE MOE is the wife of the famous coach for the Barlow Bombers. BLAYNE MYHRE is the inspiring president of the Silence Club. DENNIS NELSON is still running away from the girls. DAVID NIELSEN is the fashion designer for Marilyn Monroe. BETTY PISTER is a rancher's wife at Melville. BILL ROSENBERG is a photographer for the Peep Magazine. DON SALMONSON is test driver for jet-motorcycles. SHIRLEY SUNDBERG is the new TV star of Just Plain Bill. NEIL TAVERNA is coach of the Barlow Bombers. ARDEN THOMPSON is star of the new show, I Love Men. GLORIA WHETHAM is the author of that best-seller-- I Love Melvin. RICHARD ZIEGLER is the owner of the new bus line between New Rockford and Dunseith. These are the things I have found most interesting. I have been glad to pass them on to you and share with you this remarkable discovery of mine. I hope it may answer for you, as satisfactorily as it has for me, the all-im- portant question, What is going to become of the Class of l954? 46