Pine River High School - Pine Bough Yearbook (Pine River, MN)

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Tunc 1046 We, the Senior class, being of sound mind, do hereby declare publicly this our last will and testament and hereby revoke all former wills or promises. Olive Stevens leaves her dark, beautiful, and neatlv arranged hair to Sarah Kottchade. Earl Sevesind wills his ability to bounce the basket ball around the gym floor to Dale Tappe. Hope you make a success of it, Dale. To Vivian Lcseman goes the booth at the Elkhorn usually occupied by Janice Olson and Henrietta Flategraff. We’re sure you will use it, Viv. Luella Carlson wills her love to tease people to Merry Miller. Better be careful, Merry. Katie Wynn bequeaths her quiet studious ways to Ronald Ball. We’re sure he can use it. To Marjie Torgerson goes Doris Schoon’s laugh and blush. Duane Jamison leaves his position as “Best Looking Boy” in the class to James Holmstrom. We know that you are more than able to All that position, Jim. To Marilyn Flategraff and Clyde Chamberlain goes Ida Fugate’s future position at the altar. If we are invited, kids, the Glee Club will sing “I Wish I Were Single Again” or “Why Did I Get Married.” Delarene Dougherty wills her vim, vigor, and vitality to Nora Knutson. David Hojem leaves his ability to stay out of trouble to Harlan Renn. We hope you make use of this item, Harlan. Lucky Gertrude McLaughlin! She inherits the position of editor of the Pine Bough from Delrose Dubbs. Wayne Baker wills his ability to get around to Grant Murrer. But, remember, Grant, speed does not always pay, especially if you are caught. Mardell Skaar wills her walk to Marcella Farnum. Be patient, Marcella, the first hundred years is always the hardest. Leonard Hardy leaves his ability to recite in class to “Bud” Rounds. If you do as well as Leonard did. Bud, you will not have any worries. Tommy Davidson bequeaths some of his bashfullness to Adrian Puttin. He needs it! Helmer Jones wills his ability to stunt roller-skate to Allen Hardy. We understand that accident insurance is not very expensive Allen. To Ruby Jefferson goes the best figure in the class, donated by Dolores Schultz. I The PINE BOUGH—'46 CLASS WILL LeRoy Griem confers his cuteness to Larry Wallace. You might be the future Van Johnson, Larry Marie Krueger wills here ability to understand shorthand to Maribelle Rielly. Amy Heath leaves her dimpled smile to Amby Wirkus. Men with dimples are so cute, Amby. Lolle Anderson leaves some of her height to Henry Goldenstein. Now you can be us in the world, too, Henry. Bernice Schmidt wills her long, pretty blonde hair to Doris Sun-demeyer. Helen Holtz leaves her sense of humor to Donald Emery. Dorothy Scott wants to give Donna Fick her ability to behave in class. Can you use it, Donna? Doris Ludlow wills her meanness to Adeline Rodean, the girl with the pleasant disposition. Lorraine Christiansen bestowes her seat on the bus to LaRayne Schmelzer. Lois Showers leaves her love for that certain branch of the service to Doris Paulson. Betty Lewis confers her graceful shrug of the shoulders to Earlene Patton. Teresa Fraser leaves her pleasing habits to Maxine Dubbs. Eugene Cadwell leaves his athletic ability to John Hasser. Make use of it, Johnny. Harvey Cromett wills his ability to get along with the teachers to Roy Farr. Use it whenever you can, Roy. Jeanne Clements wills her graceful walk to Ellen Boquist George Schleder and Wayne Goldenstein will their nonsense to Dexter Dennison. With that combination, you better hire a couple body-guards. Wilbert Bowmen leaves Violet Flynn and Dorothy Saenger his “little black book.” Marie White gallantly offers her pencil. Be sure to keep the records straight, girls. Albert Anderson leaves his neat appearance to Carrol Tomar. Merlyn Raph leaves his height to “Bud” Kleen and his fast talk to Wilda Lou Kline. Just because the Seniors have so many things to leave to the Juniors, we add these following items to our will. Betty Lewis confers her slim waist line to Ruby Jefferson and Clyde Chamberlain. Earl Sevesind besows his athletic build to Vivian Lcseman and Doris Sundemeyer. LeRoy Griems leaves 1-18 of his heart to Marjie Torgerson. Page Thirteen It seems, Marjie, he has to leave some room for the gals back in Rock Island, Illinois. Merlyn Raph and Wayne Baker leave their admiration for the Junior Class English teacher to “Bud” Rounds and Harlan Renn. George Schleder wills his artistic ability to Allen Hardy. You Know what we mean, Allen? Henrietta Flategraff leaves her pleated skirts to Marilyn Flategraff. She wants to keep them in the family. We were going to will away Janice Olson’s shirt and jeans but she just couldn’t part with them. Luella Carlson leaves her Social notes to Maxine Dubbs and Donna Fick. We appoint Adeline Rodean as referee for the fight. Dolores Schultz bestows her many sweaters to Merry Miller. We know you know what to do with them. Ida Fugate leaves her height to Dale Tappe. “The long and the short of it all.” Doris Schoon leaves her “sly flirt” to James Holstrom. Don’t use it too often, Jim. Delarene Doughtery bequeaths her popularity to Violet Flynn. Hail! To the future queen of the class. Duane Jamison and Olive Stevens leave their love for high school romances to Ronald Kleen and Sarah Kottchade. D ris Ludlow confers her walk to Henry Goldenstein. Helen Holtz leaves her many interesting letters to Doris Paulson and Dorothy Saenger. To the Seniors of 1947, we leave the customary seats by the wirdows. All of the carvings, initials, etc., carved on them are for your pleasure. We also pity the future Seniors because they will have to go through the same ordeal we had to. We are referring to the Readers’ Digest. Remember to take your Skip Day and don’t let anyone talk you out of it. Kid Day is the day that you can dress and act as you did when you were back in the grades. May you have a lot of fun when you do it. We also give Mr. Henderson and Mr. Johnson the privilege of punishing our successors for any misdemeanor they may do. But, be easy on them as they are still k ds and have a lot to learn. We appoint Mr. West as the sole administrator of this, our last will and testament. By: Helen Holtz and George Schleder Senior Class of ’46

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Page Twelve School opened in the fall of 1942. The freshmen class numbered sixty-three. The faculty consisted of Mr. Haack, superintendent, Miss Isaacson, Junior High principal, Miss Ravensraft, Mr. Conrad Matson, Mr. Nelson, Miss Rignell, and Miss Peterson. Our class advisors were Miss Ravenscraft and Mr. Johnson. The class officers were as follows: President, Harvey Cromett; vice president, Delarene Dougherty; secretary-treasurer, Janice Olson. In December of 42 the class had a Christmas Party. It was held in the school gym. Chorus was under the direction of Mr. Beheme. Quite a few students in our class participated. The chorus sang at several assembly programs and at Commencement. Girls and boys dramatic clubs were under the able direction of Miss Isaacson. Several short plays were presented, but they were held just for the class. The club officers were, for the boys, President, Dale Dirks; vice president, Leonard Hardy; and secretary, Harvey Cromett; and for the girls, President, Delrose Dubbs; Vice Pres- ident, Rose Marie Evans; and Secretary, Helen Holt . Myrl Rienfield was the only member of our class who was on the “A ’ basket ball team. Before school was dismissed, the class held a party. This party was also held in the school gym. We patted to meet again in the fall. When the school doors opened many happy Sophomores came tumbling in. This year’s officers were as follows: President, Amy Heath; Vice president, Henrietta Flategraff; secretary-treasurer, Teresa Fraser. Mrs. Duncan was our class advisor. Several new members were added to the faculty. This year it consisted of Mr. Haack, Mr. Hen- The PINE BOUGH—'4G CLASS HISTORY derson, Mr. Ulrich, Miss Ravenscraft, Mr. West, Mrs. Austin, Miss Rignell, and Mrs. Duncan. A carnival was held the first part of the year. Teresa Fraser Was the sophomore candidate. There was a girls tournament. We defeated the Seniors, thus winning the school championship. Those on the team were Luella Carlson, Delarene Dougherty, Violet Flynn, Helen Holtz, Teresa Fraser, Amy Heath, and Helen Westfall. The sophomore boys played the Juniors for the school championship but lost. Those on the boys team were Harvey Cormett, Myrl Rienfeld, Eugene Cadwell, Earl Sevesind, Lance McAllister, and Kenny Kinkle. A party was held at the end of the year to celebrate completion of the school year. In the fall of forty-four school once again claimed the attention of many students. Our class now had the membership of forty-two pupils. The class officers were president, Harvey Cromett; Vice president, LeRoy Griem; Secretary-Treasurer, Teresa Fraser; Student Council representatives were Janice Olson and Londale Musolf. Our class adviser was Miss Durkee. Representing our class on the basket ball team were Hfervey Cromett, Earl ?vesind, Eugene Cadwell. There was also a class tournament. We placed second. On January 18 the Junior class put on the comedy “Holiday House.” Making up the cast were Harvey Cromett, Shfrley Lundgren, Alice Goodrich, Olive Stevens, Earl Sevesind, Londale Musolf, Delrose Dubbs, and Hel-mar Jones. On May 5th we held a banquet for the Seniors. The gym was decorated so as to resemble a theatre. The gym was decorated in Turquoise and Gold. June 19441 The Senior year opened on September 7, 1945. There were forty-one students enrolled. The faculty consisted of Mr. Henderson, superintendent; Mr. D. W. Johnson, principal; Mr. West, Mrs. Isensee, and Mr. Cross. Our class officers were President, Janice Olson; Vice President, Delrose Dubbs; Secretary-Treasurer, Olive Stevens; Student Council, Harvey Cromtet and Henrietta Flategraff. Our class adviser was Mr. West. The Senior boys basket ball team were champions in the high school tournament. The team included Earl Sevesind, Harvey Cromett, LeRoy Griems, Albert Anderson, and Eugene Cadwell. A girls tournament was also held. The girls from the Senior class were champions of the tournament. The members of the team were Delarene Dougherty, Luella Carlson, Jeanne Clements, Teresa Fraser, Henrietta Flategraff, Delrose Dubbs, and Helen Holtz. Our class play was entitled “The Arrival of Kitty. It was presented in the school auditorium on April 12, and was a huge success. The cast included Helmar Jones, LeRoy Griems, Delrose Dubbs, Dorothy Scott, Dolores Schultz, George Schleder, Helen Holtz, Betty Lewis, and Harvey Cromett. On May 11th the Juniors held a nice banquet in our honor at the hotel. It was beautifully decorated in blue and white. The evening was enjoyed by all and we want to put in our thanks to the Junior class for the swell time we had. Several Seniors quit school during the year but the graduating class still is large compared with those of other years. Luella and Delarene

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JUNIOR CLASS ROW 1: Ellen Boquist, Clyde Chamberlain, Dexter Denniston, Maxi. e Dubbs, Marcella Fainum, Violet Flynn, Allen Hardy ROW 2: Wilda Kline, Nora Knutson, Sarah Kottschade, Vivian Lermen, Gertrude McLaughlin, Mer- ry Miller, Earlene Patten. ROW 3: Adrian Puttin, Adeline Rodean, Dorothy Saenger, Dora Sundeimeyer, Marjorie Toa’ger- son, Grant Murrer, Amby Workus ROW 4: Doris Paulson, Henry Goldenstien, Ruby Jefferson, Harland Renn, Bernice Ryan, Dale Tappe, Marilyn Flategraff ROW 5: Carol Tomar, Roy Fair