Roosevelt High School - Rohian Yearbook (Virginia, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1952 volume:

— Roosevelt High School is located in the heart of the City of Virginia on the site of the old Roosevelt grade building which it re- placed. Construction of the building was completed in 1929 at a cost of $485,000. The new structure was intended as a three year high school to accommodate those students who were attending overcrowded classrooms in what is the present Virginia Junior College. In the second semester of 1928-1929, when the first students moved into the Roosevelt building, the enrollment was 883. The peak enrollment came in 1932-1933, when Roosevelt High School accommodated 1,072 students. The present enrollment is 344. The most outstanding feature of the high school is the swimming pool which is centrally located in the dominant portion of the build- ing. The simple, graceful, modern lines of this huge seventy-five foot pool make it'one of the finest high school pools in the State of Minnesota. This fine building, kept in excellent repair, will serve the people of Virginia for many years to come. st u Editor-in-chief • Thomf LePa9? Business Manager George Adamovich Staff Artist Marcia Larson Associate Editors Margaret Martin Copy Daisy Tuomi, Layout Cnav Editors Marian Anderson, Barbara Toman S Sports Editor Barbara Pietrini Boys’ Sports Editor George Pagnucco Organizations Editor Carol Johnson School Life Editor Marianne S.mon.ch Advertising Copy Editor D J ,, m o • Assistant Editors Jean Bardelli. Nancy Regmer, Joan Trenholm, Ruth Osterberg, Gradia Johnson, Charles Stickney, James Jarvinen. 'ptvieciA icC We are bringing you a biography of a sort—a biography of you and your classmates, a resume of all the main events of the year and an album of our classmates. In it is included the athletic activities—football, basketball, swimming, track; the organizations; the social events; classes and faculty; and school life as we will want to remember it. After many years we may want to look back on the best years of our lives and perhaps smile to see the old familiar faces and such things as the as- semblies we worked for so hard, or that sport which some of us kept in strict training for. The staff has endeavored to bring these things together page after page in this ROHIAN. It is yours now, to keep as the memory book of the year 1952. (ZontentA All Around the Town 70-88 'DecUcatitK To Miss Ilo G. Zeidler, in recognition of her 21 years of outstanding guidance to the journalism department, the graduating seniors take pleasure in dedicating this Rohian. Under Miss Zeidler's expert guidance, Virginia High School yearbooks have received fourteen ratings of All- American—the highest rating given to a high school year- book. Five received First Class ratings, and two were not submitted during 1944 and 1945, when annuals were re- duced to sixteen page pamphlets. The 1938 yearbook was represented in San Franciscos Golden Gate International Exposition. The California Art and Engraving Company requested entrance of the year- book in the display. Many excellent journalists have been produced under Miss Zeidler's supervision, including script writers, news correspondents, university staff reporters, and college year- book editors. Miss Zeidler received her B.A. from the University of Minnesota and her M.A. from Columbia University in New York City. 4cCniKi faatioK JOHN LIND, principal — versatile, stern, with a hidden sense of humor—received his B.E. Degree from Moorhead Teachers' College and M.A. De- gree from the University of Minnesota. He makes Roosevelt High run like a well-oiled machine. GENE AURE, dean of students — gracious and poised—received B.S. Degree from the Uni- versity of Minnesota, M.A. Degree from Colum- bia University. She guides the students toward a successful future, stressing both education and etiquette. GEORGE SKUSTAD, superintendent — digni- fied, yet a twinkle in his eyes—received B.A. De- gree from St. Olaf College, Northfield, and Mas- ter's Degree from the University of Minnesota. At the helm of Virginia Schools, he manages school affairs with quiet competence. BOARD OF EDUCATION—Mrs. Anna Hansen: Mrs. Lydia Ahola: Mr. H. E. Johnson: Mr. S. M. Slade: Mr. Earl Helsel- Mr. John Pepelnjak: Mr. G. A. Skustad: and Mr. W. A. Pike. DRAMATICS— What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Perhaps the names of our ama- teur dramatists will never glitter from a marquee, but you can be sure they do their best and have fun at the same time. The dramatics course, which is a new addition to the school curriculum, gives ambitious and talented young thespians a chance to dabble in grease paint, practice the arts of stagecraft and costuming, and propel themselves into the make-believe land of the thea- tre. The unusual popularity of this course proves that most of us are hiding some degree of talent—whether tragedy or comedy, and believe in the philosophy that All the world's a stage. Dramatics MISS HEALY English ENGLISH — A foundation in English grammar and an appreciation of liter- ary greats—these are the aims of the English department. In this course, one reads and studies the works of the im- mortal names of English and American literature — the tragedies of Shakes- peare, the earthy verses of Whitman, and the undying novels of Dickens. Pas- toral scenes, the wonders of nature, his- torical events, and the highest thoughts and emotions of men are expressed in deep-felt poetry. The great truths of life are found in the thought-provoking essays of Emerson and Thoreau. On the creative side, individuals express their ideas in slaved-over compositions and test their knowledge of grammar in the dreaded Pribble . MATHEMATICS—Tangents, sines, co- sines, the hypotenuse, unknown fac- tors—all these terms are well-known to students of algebra or geometry. Mr. Rowbottom, the friendly and person- able algebra teacher, fascinates us with his good humor, and then floors us with a difficult quadratic equation. The survivors of algebra pour into Mr. Eide's geometry class where they work on more complicated problems, put to use the clear as mud theorems and principles found in advanced mathe- matics, and indulge in enough horseplay to bring a grin or frown to their in- structor's countenance. Those with a mathematical inclination can progress even further by studying higher algebra under Mr. Sims, or Mr. Eide's solid geometry with its jubes, cones, triangles and other mathematical figures. MR. EIDE MR. ROWBOTTOM Science Math SCIENCE—The atom—science begins and ends with it, and young scientists learn about it from the inside out. Mem- bers of the chemistry class use Mr. Oman's magnetic atom model to dem- onstrate the basic structure of matter— the rest of their time is spent in the laboratory learning how to use scientific equipment and cooking up bad odors. In the biology rooms, one finds happy students squinting into microscopes, watching the antics of some wriggling paramecium, or busily dissecting some hapless worm and marveling over the intricacies of its minute nervous system. In physics the more advanced students study the physical behavior of matter and set up complicated laboratory dem- onstrations and experiments. [8 j MISS AMBROSE MR. OMAN MISS AURE REFRI6ERATI0N f ROUS a MUSIC—What does a sound look like? Mr. Zeimer's rudiments of music stu- dents can tell you, for they spend a lot of their time drawing various notes and scales. The music studies program cov- ers every phase of musical interpreta- tion. Those who are vocally inclined may join the well-received high school chorus with its repertoir of lovely melodies. The band, with its blend of rumbling basses, gliding trombones and clear cornets, thrills the crowds at various sports af- fairs and school programs with stirring marches. The members of the orchestra play at various functions during the year, give excellent concerts, and wind up their activities with the playing of the renowned commencement reces- sional. Music MISS MOBERG jfv.. Ml') '- ART—The elaborateness of these intri- cate forms of printing show that an eye for detail is a must for future artists. Under the direction of Miss Moberg, talented art director whose main object is to promote art appreciation, the stu- dents learn the various methods in which their artisitic talents may be expressed. Some of the projects undertaken in- clude pastel and oil painting, pencil drawings, clay modeling, and the mak- ing of geometrically patterned chip carvings. School spirit is enlivened by the flashy banners and humorous post- ers made for special occasions by am- bitious art students. Their most popular and biggest deed for the year is the developing of the theme for the annual senior banquet, with its realistic back- ground and table decorations. f 9 ] SOCIAL SCIENCE—Learn from the past and present to improve the fu- ture—that is one of the objects of social studies. In world history we learn of the struggles and important events that have formed the foundations of modern living. American history tells us the story of our own heritage and back- ground from the first settlement through the battles and treaties which have brought our country to its present great power. Civics, in the senior year, gives us a chance to learn the meaning of our own national constitution and the pol- itical and governmental processes of the United States. Economics and So- ciology complete the high school social science department. MISS HALVORSON MISS SIMONS MR. MclLVENNA MR. ANDERSON Library Social Science LIBRARY—A haven of quiet for those students wishing to broaden their hori- zons. The library, presided over by the diligent and helpful Miss Wadd, is a collection of knowledge with more than 9,000 books on every subject, every idea, and every thought. On these shelves you may find the works of Shakespeare, political theories, or the latest and best in modern and ancient story-telling. Today's happenings, local, national, and world-wide, are recorded in the pages of the various daily news- papers. Those seeking specialized topics can find them in the 50 various maga- zines subscribed to, including articles on photography, business trends, art and science, or just fiction and fashion. JOURNALISM — Headlines — dead- Unes — these are well-known terms to budding young writers and journalists. In this course, the students learn the fundamentals of writing, they know which stories have local interest, human interest, or straight news value. Time is spent learning copyreading tricks, vari- ous sizes and styles of types, and the principles of brevity and conciseness in news writing. Two popular projects are carried out during the year, the publi- cation of the Star of the North with its sports articles, school happenings, and ever-knowing gossip column, and the publication of the annual Rohian, giving the students constructive prac- tice in copy-writing and in making the most artistic and effective layouts. MR. HARTIC Journalism Commerce MISS WEST MISS SMITH MR. PAKOLA COMMERCE— It is the duty of a man to do me a turn, and he is to do so if he can. This bit of wisdom is learned very well indeed by commercial students who use it daily on their typewriters. The object of the commercial course is to enable the students to gain a thor- ough working knowledge of what goes on in a business office. They are taught the use of practical business machines such as the mimeograph, ediphone, mimeoscope and various adding ma- chines. Those who are aiming for a more specialized job may be found delving into the intricacies of the curves and loops of that fascinating and useful subject, shorthand. [ I HOME ECONOMICS—Jello . . . salad oil . . . baking powder and pepper. Judging from the expressions of our happy home economists, this hodge- podge will all eventually turn into an angel food cake. It has long been the dogmatic opinion of most men that they are far superior to women in gen- eral, but now they have even taken to invading a woman's haven, her kitchen. The cooking classes study the nutrition- al value of different foods, the actual preparation of it, and related subjects such as the various cuts of meat. The sewing classes have sewing projects, study the uses of different fabrics and learn which styles and colors are best suited to their figures and coloring. MISS PETERSON MISS HOLLY MR. POTTSMITH Industrial Arts Home Economics INDUSTRIAL ARTS—A complete train- ing in vocational skills—this is accom- plished among the bun and whirr of the shops. Mechanically inclined students can be found crawling along the floor under some dilapidated car, scrutinizing its greasy bottom in the hope of finding out what makes it tick. In the print shop, under the direction of Mr. Ruthenbeck, future linotypists keep in practice by turning out the Star , class programs, charts, tickets, programs, and other printed matter used for school activities. In the girls' home maintenance class you will find diminutive young ladies wield- ing heavy paint brushes, saws, hammers, and other equipment which they will use in trying to prove that anything boys can do, we can do better. I 12 J BOYS' PHY ED— It's not as easy as it looks, say these modern day Hercules as they walk across the parallel bars. The physical education classes serve many purposes in the school curriculum; muscular control is attained through per- forming precision exercises such as sit- ups and pull-ups, good sportsmanship is practiced in the friendly basketball scrimmages between minor teams, and a sense of equilibrium and strong en- durance are given workouts in rough- and-tumble tumbling. Mermen also have a chance to show their skill in the pool with speed swimming, graceful dives, and wet and wild water sports. This diversified program provides an outlet for excess energy, and a chance to keep physically fit. MR. SIMS MR. MICHELS Physical Education MISS FRYMILLER MISS BROOKS GIRLS' PHY ED—When shrieks, screams and splashing sounds pierce the air, you can blame it on the girls' swimming classes. Our Miss Brooks has the diffi- cult and sometimes entertaining task of teaching water - logged, dog - paddling swimmers how to glide through the water with the greatest of ease. In the gym class, Miss Frymiller drills the girls in precision exercises, trains them in sports such as badminton, basketball, speedball, and volleyball, and pounds into them the idea of cooperation and teamwork. This diversified program keeps the girls in top-notch physical condition, gives them a chance to prac- tice good sportsmanship, and lets them get together for a friendly time. f 13] GEORGE ADAMOVICH Persevering—A keen business mind. Notional Honor Society 3. Junior Ro- tonon 3. Ro Hi Theps 7. 3; Stage Door Cost 7. ' Imaginary Ipvolid ', Cait and Crew 3. Houie Beautiful , Crew 3. One Act Ploys 3; Speech Ac- tivities 3 Stor of the North Stoff 3 Rohian Stoff 3. Bunnell Monoger Ro- hion Solicitor 3. Ploy Reading Commit- tee 3. KENNETH ANDERSON At eose with rifle, rod, and reef. Clou Vice Prendent 1. Student Council ). Junior Rotation 3. Ring Committee 2; Memorial Committee 3- JAMES ARCHIBALD The nimbie touch of an ortiit. Swimming Manager 3. lettermen's Club 3. Stoge Door . Crew 7. Imaginary Invalid C� ew 3. House Beautiful , Crew 3, Banquet Committee 3. RALPH ALEXANDER Plays h� s accordion with the proficiency of long study. MARIAN ANDERSON A quiet manner and unfailing determina- tion. Scholastic Top Ten Nationol Honor So- ciety 3; Closs Secretary 3. Student Coun- cil 3. Secretory-Treosurer 3. Orchestra 1, 7. 3. Band 1, 7. 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Hae W I, 2. 3. G A.A. 1, 2, 3. Vice President 3; G.A A, Council 3; Drill Team 2. 3; Stage Door', Crew 2; House Beautiful , Crew 3; Star of the North Stoff 3 Rohian Stoff 3; Rohian Solicitor 3 Girls' Sports ), 2. 3; Ring Committee 2. Prom Committee 2; Nominating Committee 2. FRANK ARKO A roguish look you can't forget. National Honor Society 3; Junior Ro- torian 3; Pep Council 3. Track 2. 3; Swimming 2. 3, Co-Copfoin 3. Letter- men s Club 2, 3. House Beoutifwl , Cost 3; Ring Committee 7. Nominating Committee 2; Homecoming Committee 3,- Memorial Committee 3. LOIS BANTZ A serious thought with a smile to cover it. Transfer from Mt. Iron, Glee Club 1. 2; Tri-Hi 2; G.A A, I; ‘ lunatics of lorge , Cost 2; Prom Committee 2; Cafeterio Helper I, 2. JACK BENSON Winged Mercury on the ice. Pep Council 1; Football 2, 3, Co-Cap- tom 3; lettermen's Club 2, 3; King of Hearts 3; Homecoming Committee 1; Cofeteno Helper 3. f 16] JEAN BARDELLI Sparkling dry wit and ready humor. Mixed Chorus 2. 3. Hoe W 1, 2. 3. President 2. G A.A 1, 2, 3; Rooter Club. 2; Drill Team 2. 3; House Beautiful , Cost 3; Star of the North ' Stoff 3; Rohian Staff 3; Rohian Solicitor 3. Girls Sports 1, 7, 3; Prom Committee 2; Nominating Committee 7. Memorial Com- mittee 3. ENID BISS Always willing to lend a helping hand. Tri-Hi 1. 2. 3. Ro Hi Theps 1, 2. 3; Rooter Club 2. Drill Team 3; The Divine Flora ’, Crew 1; Stage Door , Cost 2; 'House Beautiful . Crew 3,- One Oct Ploys 3. Speech Activities 2, 3; Stor of the North Staff 2, Rohian Staff 7. Rohian Solicitor 3; Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3; Paper Drive Committee 2; li- brary Helper 3. MARTHA BOWMAN The world i no better if we worry. One Acl Ploy� , Crew 3. BERNARD CASAGRANDE H is quiet manner conceals o friendly woy. WILLIAM DONNELLY Recognized by hit leisurely jounl. Football 1. 2, 3. Basketball I; Swim- ming 2; Track 1; lettermen's Club 3. PRISCILLA BUCHIN Sweetness is but one of her virtues. Hoe-W 1. 2. 3; G A.A. 2. 3; Drill Teom 3; The Divine Flora ’, Cast 1; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Banquet Committee 3. GLADYS CVEK A po sed and sophisticated manner. Girls Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3; Hoe- W 2, 3, Ro-Hi Theps 3. Rooter Club 2; Imogmory Invalid , Cast 3; House Beautiful , Cost 3; One Act Ploys 3; Speech Activities 3; Rohion Solicitor 3; Play Reading Committee 3; Library Help- er 3. CATHERINE DRIEMAN Proof that good things come in small packages. Tri Hi 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 3; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Bulletin Board Commit- tee 3. BRUCE ENGEL Quiet in the classroom, laughter in his eyes. Tennis 2. BEVERLY GENTILINI A sliver lining to anyone s cloud. Hae-W 1, 2, 3; Rooter Club 2. Drill Team 3; Ring Committee 2; Librory Helper 3 LOIS FALTINOSKI Sincere and cheerful, she radiates hap- piness. Tri-Hi 2, 3; Bulletin Board Committee 3; Library Helper 3. FRANK GENTILINI He knows his type, his type we like. Track 1, 2, 3. Lettermen's Club 2, 3; Stor of the North Printer 2, 3; Ban- quet Committee 3. [ n ] HAROLD GRAMS Hit personality it like hit booming countenance. House Beoutiful , Cost 3; Rohion Sol- icitors 3, Homecoming Committee 3. ROBERT GREENE Dependable in ony situation. Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Rohion Solicitor 3; Homecoming Committee 3. JOHN GRANDE Independent in hit thoughts ond ocfions. Swimming 3; Lettermen's Club 3; Mem- oriol Committee 3. MARLENE GREFENBERG Stylish ond coquettish young miss. Bond 1. 2. 3. Hoe W 1. 2. 3; Drill Teom 3; Stoge Door , Crew 2; “House Beautiful , Crew 3. Girls Sports 1, 2, 3; Cofterio Helper 3. BEVERLY GROVES Friendly, popular, Bev—Alwoyt in the midst of fun. Bond 1, 2. 3; Hae-W 1. 2. 3. President 3; Drill Teom 3; House Beoutiful , Crew 3, Girls Sports I. 2, 3; Home- coming Committee 3; Banquet Committee 3; Library Helper. WILLIAM HARPER A super detune teose ond friend. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Bond 1, 2, 3. Or- chestro 1. 2, 3. Ro-Hi Theps 2, 3, Vice- President 3. Rooter Club 2; Football I; Bosketboll 1, 3, Aisistont Monoger; Track 1, 3. Manager 3. Stoge Door ', Cost 2; Imaginary Invalid , Cost 3; ’ House Beautiful , Crew 3; One Act Ploys 3; Speech Activities 2, 3. LEONARD HAUGEN Hit silence it belied by the mischief in hit eyes. Library Helper 3. RODNEY HALUNEN The kind of guy you like to know. Class President 2 Closs Second Vice- President 3. Student Council 2, 3. Presi- dent 3; Pep Council 3. Junior Rotorian 3. Mixed Chorus 3; Football I, 2, 3; Bosketboll 1. 2, 3. Co Copfom 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Leltermen s Club 2, 3. Vice- President 3. Rmg Committee 2. Prom Committee 2; Nominating Committee 2. Poper Drive Committee 2; Homecoming Committee 3. King of Hearts Candidate 3, Cofeteria Helper I, 2, 3. THEODORE HARVEY A moture mind ond sociol understanding. National Honor Society 2. 3. President 3; Class Treosurer 2. Class President 3; Student Coumcl 3. Junior Rotorian 3. Mixed Chorus 2, 3. Bosketboll 1. 2. Swimming 3. Trock 1,2,- ' House Beou- tiful . Cost 3; Chnstmos Tableau 3; Rohion Solicitor 3 Ring Committee 2; Paper Drive Committee 2, Prom Commit- tee 2. Nommtoing Committee 2 Home- coming Committee 2; Rotory Internation- al Youth Convention 2. ALDEN HILL Quiet and reserved, shunt the con- spicuous. Library Helper 3. [ 18] BEVERLY HILL An unwoonod spirit in doing courtesies. Tri-Hi 2. 3. SHIRLEY HOPPER Flashing dimplos and a quick lough. Hoe-W 1, 2, 3; Rooter Club 2; The Divine Floro , Crew 1; Library Helper 3. BARBARA HOFF From a worm heart spring captivating woys. Girls Chorus 2, 3. Hoe W 1, 2. 3; Rooter Club 2; Girls' Sports I, 2, Prom Committee 2; Cofteno Helper 2. DEAN JACOBSON Jake loughs uproariously ot the rest ol tho world. Tennis 2. 3; Lettermen's Club 3. Stor of the North Printer 2, 3; Library Helper 3. JAMES JARVINEN A treasure-trove ol witticisms, yielding frank opinions. Ro-Hi Theps 3; Rooter Club 7. Stoge Door , Crew 2; Imoginory Involid , Cost 3; House Beautiful , Crew 2; Star of the Nortn ' Staff 3; Rohian Staff 3; Rohian Solicitor 3. PATRICK JOHNSON The mom business ol lift is to on joy it. House Beautiful , Crew 3. HOWARD JUNNILA Taciturn—Possessor of many moods. MARILYN JOHNSON SoItly does she spook, sweetly (foes she act. Bond I, 2. 3; Hoe-W I, 2. 3, Secretary 3; The Divine Flora , Crew 1; Imag- inary Invalid , Crew 3, House Beau- tiful , Crew 3; Girls' Sports 7. Home- coming Queen 3. Prom Committee 2; Announcement Committee 3. ROBERT JOHNSON A sense of humor is his mainstay. Notional Honor Society 3. Junior Ro- torian 3; Football 1, 2, 3. Basketball 1. 2, 3, Monoger Track 1. 2, 3; Let- termen's Club 2, 3; Memorial Commit- tee 3. INA JUNNILA Talkative teenager with a passion lor fashion. Hae-W 1, 2, 3 Rooter Club 2. Drill Team 3; Girls Sports 1, 2. 3; Library Helper 3. I i9] GEORGE KARKI The process of looming does not inter- fere with hovmg o good time. GEORGE KOVICH Gloom and George aren't on speaking tor ms. Swimming 1; Footboll 1, 2. 3. Monoger; Homecoming Committee 3. JAMES LAHTI Eager pursuer of the swimming tones. Pep Council 3: Swimming 2, 3; Track 2, 3. lettermerx s Club 2, 3. Treosurer 3; House Beautiful ', Cast 3; Ring Com- mittee 2; Flower Committee 3. JOHN KOBE Teasing is his main occupation. Mixed Chorus 3, Track 1. Swimming I, 2, 3; Lettermens Club 2, 3. DOROTHY KRASAWAY Giggle with me ond we'll be friends. Hoe W 1, 2, 3; Ro Hi Theps 3 Rooter Club 2; Drill Team 2. 3. G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. Imaginary Involid Crew 3. House Beautiful . Crew 3: Girls' Sports 1, 2. 3; Library Helper 3. LEONARD LAKOSKY The strong, silent type: but don’t let that fool you. Footboll 1. 2, 3. Track 1, 2. 3; letter- men's Club 2, 3; Homecoming Com- mittee 3. MARCIA LAKIN Happy-go-lucky booster of true school spirit. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3. Hae-W 2, 3: Rooter Club 2; The Divine Flora . Crew 1; Stor of the North Staff 2, 3. Editor-in-Chief 3: Rohian Staff 2, 3: Rohion Solicitor 3; Girls' Sports 1; Prom Committee 2; librory Helper 3. MARCIA LARSON Soffspoken artist with unusual creative ability. Hoc W 1. 2. 3; Ro-Hi Theps 2, 3; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3 The Divine Flora , Crew 1; Stage Door . Crew 2; House Beautiful . Crew 2; Rohian Staff Artist 3: Girls' Spotrs 1. 2. 3; Prom Commit- tee 2; Banquet Committee 3. ROGER TODD LAMBERT Intelligent views on all problems. Scholostic Top Ten. Closs Treosurer 1. THOMAS LEPAGE Quick-witted, always has on answer. Pep Council 3; Mixed Chorus 1; Footboll 1, 2. 3. Basketball 1. Track 1, 2. 3; lettermcn s Club 2. 3. President 3; Stage Door , Cost 2, House Beau tiful . Cost 3; Star of the North Staff 3, Sports Editor; Rohion Staff 3, Editor-in-Chief; Rohian Solicitor 3; One- Act Ploys 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Commit- tee 3: Playreodmg Committee 3. I 20 ] BETTY JEAN LEPPALA Never pretending, always her own fnond- ly sell. Banquet Committee 3. Library Helper 3. MARY JANE MAGEAU Vivociout and unloving. Girls' Chorus 2. Orchestra 2; Hoe W 1, 2. 3. Vice President 3. Ro Hi Thcps 2. 3. C A.A 1. Sfoge Door , Cost 2, House Beautiful . Cast 3; Girls £ports 1, 2. Prom Committee 2. MARGARET ANN MARTIN Individualistic, she attains desired goals. Scholastic Top Ten. National Honor So- ciety 3. Hoe W 2. 3; Drill Teom 3; House Beoutiful ', Crew 3; Stor of the North , Staff 3. Rohian Staff 3, Associate Editor; Rohian Solicitor 3; Library Helper 3. ANTON LOVRETTA A surefire remedy lor off moments. House Beautiful , Crew 3. Christmos Tableau 3; Banquet Committee 3, Cafe- teria Helper I, 2. 3. MARGARET MARMAS Her ever toady smile portrays an oblig- ing disposition, Hoe W 2. 3 Rooter Club 2; Stoge Door , Crew 2; ‘ Imaginary Invalid , Crew 3; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Paper Drive Committee 2. DANIEL MARYLAND Friendly, jaunty Dan, a true gentleman. National Honor Society 3; Pep Council 1, 2. 3. Vice-President 2. President 3; Junior Rotonan 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Football 1. 3; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Lettermen's Club 2, 3; Imag- inary Invalid . Crew 3; House Beauti- ful , Crew 3; Rohian Solicitor 3. Home- Coming Committee 2, 3; Prom Commit- tee 2, Memorial Committee 3. ANNETTE MCDONALD I love school; I think about it even when I'm not there. Girls Chorus 1, 2; Rooter Club 2; Girls Sports I; Librory Helper 2, 3. MARJORIE MILLER At home with ony crowd. Mixed Chorus 1, 2. Band 3; Hoe-W 1. 2, 3, Secretary 2; Rooter Club 2; Drill Team 2. 3. G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; G.A.A. Council 2. The Divine Flora , Crew 1; Girls Sports 1, 2. 3; Prom Committee 2; Flower Committee 3. Library Helper 3. SHERRAN MERRITT Demure, gracious and well-mannered. Drill Teom 3; House Beoutiful . Cost 3; Girls' Sports 2. 3; Prom Committee 2; Banquet Committee 3; Library Helper 3. KENNETH MOOREFIELD A subtle, impenetrable temperament. House Beautiful , Crew 3; Library Helper 3. [ 21 ] GLORIA MUTTON Impetuous lough bubbles from silvery depths. Mixed Chorus 1. 2 Hoc W 1, 2. 3. Treosurer ? Koo'ci Club 7 The Divine Floro . Crew 1 House Bcoutiful Crew 3 Banquet Committee 3; library Helper 3. NICHOLAS NIGRO The King oI the feminine hearts. Junior Rotation 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3. Ro-Hi Theps 3 Boske'boll 1, 2. 3, Trock I. 2. 3 lettermen s Club I, 2, 3: Imogmary Invalid . Cost 3. King of Heorts 2 Prom Committee 2; Flower Committee 3. GERALDINE NELSON Jests. iohmg. and Gerry form o cheery trio. Hoe W 1. 2. 3 Roofer Club 7. G-A.A. 1, 7. 3. GAA Council 2. Girls Sports 1. 2. 3. VIOLET OLIVANTI Her charm is os noturol as her curls. Girls Chorus 1; Hoe W 1, 7. 3. Presi- dent 3; Rooters Club 2. Girls Sports I. Cofeteno Helper 3. MARVIN OLLILA Holds himsell alool from the petty squab• bfes of school hie. Basketball I. RALPH OLSON A quiet man but quite o man. Stor of the North Printer 2, 3. RUTH OSTERBERG A mischievous twinkle in her eyes. Bond I; Hoe W I, 2. 3. Vice President 3 Drill Teom 2. 3. GAA 1. 2. 3 G A A Council 7, The Divine Floro Crew I Stage Door , Crew 2; Imag- inary Invalid . Crew 3. House Beau- tiful Crew 3; Star of the North Staff 3. Rohian Staff 3. Rohion Solicitor 3 Girls Sports 1. 2, 3. Prom Com- mittee 2. Homecoming Committee 3; Cafeteria Helper 3. EDWIN OLSON A confirmed cut up in the classroom. Football 2, 3. Swimming 3. Trock 2; lettermen s Club 3. Prom Committee 2. ROY OLSON Possesses a quiet and willing spirit. Stor of the North Printer 2, 3. ROSE MARIE OSTLUND Must be shown to be convinced. Girls Chorus 2. Band 1. 2, 3. Orchestra I, 2. 3. Hoe W I. 7. 3. Ro Hi Theps 7. 3. President 3 G A A I. 2. 3; Stage Door , Crew 2; Imaginary In- valid . Crew 3. House Beautiful , Crew 3. One Act Ploys, Crew 2 Speech Activities 2, 3. Girls Sports 1, 2. 3. f 22 J GEORGE PAGNUCCO Well liked, dependable, provides chuck- let lot hit cloumotet. National Honor Society 3. Vice-P� esi dent Clott Treasurer 3 Band 1, ?, 3. House Beautiful . Crew 3. Stor of tho North Stoff 3 Rohion Stoff 3. Boys' Sports Editor Rohion Solicitor 3 Rotary International Youth Convention 3. NOREEN PAUL Where Keen it, there is oction. Pep Council I, 2. 3, Vice President 3. Girls Chorus I Hae W I. 2. 3. G A A. I, 2. 3 Moiorettes I, 2. Cheerleader 1, 2. 3 The Divine Flora Cost 1; Imaginary Invalid , Cast 3. House Beautiful . Crew 3 Girls Sports 1. 2, 3; Coronotion Committee I Pm Committee 2. Prom Committee 2 Homecoming Com- mittee 3: Announcement Committee 3; Library Helper 3. JOHN PARE Spends his time in Imdmg new ways to hove lun. Class Vice President 2. Mixed Chorus I. 2. Bosketboll I, 2 Track I. 2 Stoge Door Cost 2. House Beouti- ful . Cost 3 Rohion Solicitor 3 Home- coming Committee 3 Memorial Com- mittee 3. JOHN PERRY A muuaan of exceptional ability. Scholastic Top Ten Notional Honor Society 3 Mixed Chorus I. 2 Band 1. 2. 3 Orchestra I . 2, 3 The Divine Flora Cost 1 House Beautiful . Crew 3 One Act Ploys 2 Speech Ac tivities 2 Bonquet Committee 3 BARBARA PIETRINI Such popularity mutt be deserved. National Honor Society 3, President Pep Council 3. Bond 1 . 2, 3 Hoe W I, 2. 3, President 2 Rooter Club 2: Drill Team 2. G A A 1. 2. 3, Treasurer 3 G A A Council 2. 3 Cheerleader 3. Imaginary Invalid . Crew 3. House Beoutiful . Crew 3 S or of the North S off 3. Rohion Staff 3. Girls Sports Editor Rohion Solicitor 3 Girls Sports I, 2. 3. Nommotion Committee 2.- Prom Committee 2. Homecoming Com- mittee 3 Memorial Committee 3. librory Helper 3. BARBARA POINTFIELD A paragon of neatnett and good grooming. Girls Chorus I. 2, Hae W 2. 3. Secre- tory 3; Rooter Club 2; Girls Sports I, 2; Bonquet Committee 3. Office Helper 3. NANCY REGNIER An incorrigible humoriit and lun maker. Scholastic Top Ten; Orchestra 1, 2. 3: Hae W I. 2. 3 Ro H. Theps I. 2. 3: Rooter Club 2 Drill Team 3. G A A. 1. 2, 3. ' The Divine Flora . Cast 1; Stage Door '. Cost 2: House Beauti- ful , Crew 3, Star of the North Stoff 3. Rohion Stoff 3: Rohion Solicitor 3; One Act Ploys 2, Speech Activities I, 2; Girls' Sports I. 2. 3; Prom Com- mittee 2; Memorial Committee 3. GERALDINE PLOTNIK Coy and lively, never a dull moment. Mmed Chorus 1; Hae-W I. 2, 3 Rooter Club 2. Drill Teom 2. 3 G A A 1. 2; Stage Door , Cost 2. Girls' Sports 1. 2; Prom Committee 2. Homecoming Committee 3. Library Helper 3. JACQUELINE PRINCE A complacent silence typihet Jo clue's classroom etiquette. Girls' Sports 1. Librory Helper 3. NANCY SALO Peppy, pert, and populor. Pep Council 1. 2. 3: Girls Chorus 1: Hoe W I. 2. 3. Vice-President 2. G.AA. 1. 2, 3. GAA Council 2. 3 Moiorettes 1. 2, 3. Cheerleaders I. 2, 3. Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Homecoming Committee 1. 2, 3. Prom Committee 2,- Cafeteria Helper 3. ( 23 BUDDY SARGENT A Smile from Bud moles the girls' hearts flip. homier from Woodbridge, New Jersey 3. GERALDINE SJOBERG Her orbrt is a merry one. Girls' Chorus 1; Bonquet Committee 3, library Helper 3. ROBERT SKORSETH An advocate of the strenuous life. Football 2. 3; Track 2, 3. I el ter me ns Club 2, 3. House Beautiful , Crew 3; Announcement Committee 3. MARY ANN SIMONICH If she con I find a woy, she'll moke one. Scholostic Top Ten, National Honor So- ciety 2, 3. Student Council 1, Mixed Chorus 1. Hae-W 2, 3; Rooter Club 2. Drill Teom 2. 3 G.A.A. I. 2. 3. Pres, dent 3. G.A.A. Council 2, 3. Imag- inary Invalid , Crew 3, House Beauti- ful . Cost 3. Stor of the North Staff 3. Rohion Staff 3. Rohian Solicitor 3; Girls Sports 1. 2, 3; Paper Drive Committee 2. Prom Committee 2. Home- coming Committee 3; Announcement Committee 3. PHYLLIS SKORSETH Charming appearance and matching per- sonality. Mixed Chorus 1, Hae-W 1, 2. 3, Treas- urer 3 Rooter Club 2. Drill Teom 2, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; G.A.A Council 3; House Beautiful , Crew 3; Homecom- ing Queen Attendant 3. lettermen's Queen 3, Rohion Solicitor 3. Girls Sports 1, 2. 3; Paper Drive Committee 2; Prom Committee 2; Flower Committee 3. library Helper 3. ROBERT SOFTICH He puts his worries into a pocket with a hole m it. Footboll 2. Track 2. MARLENE TALASKA Lighthearted and lightfooted. Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 3; Hae-W 1. 2, 3; Ro Hi Theps 3; Rooter Club 2; Imag- inary Involid , Crew 3; House Beau- tiful . Crew 3; Rohian Solicitor 3. One Act Ploys, Crew 3. Speech Activities 3; Girls Sports 1, 2, 3. Prom Committee 2; Ploy Reading Committee 3. library Helper 3. JOAN TRENHOLM As likoble os she is lookoble. Student Council 2. 3, Vice-President 3; Girls Chorus 2. 3 Hoe-W 2. 3, Secre- tory 2; Rooter Club 2; Stage Door , Crew 1; Homecoming Queen Attendant 3; Star of the North Staff 3. Rohian Stoff 3; Rohion Solicitor 3; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Paper Drive Committee 2; Prom Committee 2; Bonquet Committee 3, library Helper 3. BARBARA TOMAN A brilliant diomond of rarest cut. Solutatorian; Notional Honor Society 2, 3, Secretory-Treosurer 3. Closs Sec- retary 2, Closs First Vice-President 3; Hae-W I. 2. 3. Rooter Club 2; Drill Teom 2. 3. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Stoge Door ', Crew 1. Stor of the North Stoff 3, Associate Editor; Rohian Stoff 3. Rohian Solicitor 3. Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3. Prom Committee 2. Nominating Com- mittee 2. DAISY TUOMI Superb in the dramatic held. Scholostic Top Ten; Nationol Honor So- ciety 3; Hoe-W I, 2. 3; Ro-Hi Theps 1, 2, 3. Vice-President 2, Rooter Club 2; Drill Teom 2, 3, leader 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. Secretory 3; G.A.A. Council 2, 3; The Divine Floro , Cost 1; Stage Door Cost 3; Imaginary In- volid , Cost 3; House Beautiful , Cost 3; Stor of the North Stoff 3, Business Monager Rohian Stoff 3. Associate Editor, Rohion Solicitor 3. One Act Ploys I, 2, 3; Speech Activities 1, 2, 3; Girls' Sports 1, 2, 3; Home- coming Committee 1; Prom Committee 2. Nominating Committee 2; Ploy Read- ing Committee 2. [ 24 ] MARTIN VIRSHEK Full o fun and loncy If. Student Council 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. Trock 1, 2. Announcement Committee 3. VIRGINIA VOIGHTLANDER As well liked os the is well-dressed. Scholastic Top Ten. Notional Honor So- ciet 3; Closs Secretory 1. Hoe W 1, 2, 3; Drill Teom ? G A A 1, 2. 3 G A A. Council 3; Imaginary Involid Crew 3; House Beautiful , Crew 3. Rohion Solicitor 3. Girls Sports 1, 2. 3; Nominotmg Committee 2. Prom Commit- tee 2; Bonquet Committee 3. MARIE WUJCIK A lexicon of learning. Valedictorian Notional Honor Society 2. 3. Girls' Chorus 1, 2. Mixed Chorus 3; Hoe w 1, 2. 3. Vice-President 2; Rooter Club 2; Drill Teom 2. 3; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3; House Beautiful , Crew 3; Girls Sports 1, 2, 3; Nomination Com- mittee 3; Announcement Committee 3. JEAN VIRTA Small and tunny with a llathmg tmile. Hoe W 2, 3 Ro-Hi Theps 3. Rooter Club 2. 3. Drill Teom 3. House Beau- tiful . Crew 3. One Act Ploys 3, Library Helper 3. WILLIAM WIRTANEN Athletic achievements are natural lor him. Pep Council 3; Football 3; Bosketboll 1. 2. 3, Co-Captain 3. Track I. 2, 3. lettermen s Club 2, 3. Secretory 3. Homecoming Committee 2. Prom Com- mittee 2. Cafeteria Helper 3. BEVERLY YLINEN Airy femininity skips through the portolt of VHS. Girls Chorus 1; Hoe-W 1, 2. 3. Rooter Club 2. G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Moiorettes I, 2, 3, Leoder 3; House Beautiful , Crew 3; One Act Ploys I, 2; Homecom- ing Queen Attendant 3. Girls Sports 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 7- Cofeteno Helper 3. BARBARA YOUNG flodiont personality ond contagious manner. Hoe-W 1, 2, 3. Rooter Club 2; Drill Teom 3; The Divine Floro . Gew 1; Stage Door , Cost 2; Girls Sports I, 2; Poper Drive Committee 2; Cafe- terio Helper 2. 3. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS—LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara Toman, first vice-president; Rodney Ha!u- nen, second vice-president; Ted Harvey, president; George Pagnucco, treasurer; Marian Anderson, secretary. [ 25 ] FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT Belly Jonsek, Carol Johnson, Gradia Johnson, Margaret Johnson, Colleen Johnson, Muriel Johnson, Kurt Kun e, Allan Jorgenson, Morgoret McCain, Ruth Junmla. SECOND ROW Lois Kiiskmen, Jeon Kutcher, Noncy Kiennos, Kothleen Krebs, Louis Korokas. Stonley Kuberka. Joe Kobensky, Roy Kangas. Clyde Koskclo, Carol Kauppi, Delores Miladme BACK ROW; David Makynen, Joe Milkovich. James McBride, Don Modich, Robert longer, Stuart Moyle, Cullen Johnson, Gerald Johnson, Bruce Johnson, John Matko. Odient palare, 0K toc6i ty at Ccci Daar FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Barbara McCovic. Darlene McDonald, Charlene Near� , Rose Mane Muskoviti, Shirley Nurmi. Roy Nelson, Lowell Nesbitt, Williom Olevich, Beverly Olivonti. SECOND ROW. Eleonor Roivanen, Faye Romer, Joan Pfiefer, Mary Lou Rofhbun, Eloine Rones, Barry Peterson, Audrey Peterkin, Ronald Romponi. BACK ROW Ann Shandelmg, Rosolyn Sher, Mary Ann Severson, Bev- erly Skorseth, Barbara Sftckney, Barbara Sundquist, Sharon Skorp, Robert Picker- ing, Don Staudohar, Richard Smokey. [ 27 1 FRONT ROW — IFFT TO RIGHT: Mount Abrohomson, Doris Clork. loretto Alto, Donno Greene. Gretchen Honsen, Peggy Hoyes. Audrey Boumgortner. Morlene Bourgm, Morlene Folmon. SECOND ROW Tom Clork. Jomes Alospo. Rolph Chornley, Arlette Crossland. Sheldon Domberg, Leo� o Desomo, Rose Mane Devich. Joon Engstrom, Glenn Boyer, David Gronde. THIRD ROW Rose Mane Hwtkowski. Shirley Horne, William Babich, John Honson. Robert Bontx. Tom Bunch, Bonnie Hill, Betty Helmers. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS - LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Madich, president: Jack Stromberg, second vice-president- Beverly Skorseth. secretary: Warren Sims, first vice president: Louis Karakas. treasurer. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandra Wallqren Charles Stickney. Ellen Scbuman. Wanda Whitmarsh SECOND ROW: Robert Roy. Lee Shoquist. Marvin Siegal, Paul Vickberg. Roland Wa'den. 2 WORLD SKI I hMPIONSHlPs' -I1 FINLAND Vf.« FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT Fronklin Falkowski, Marcia Johnson. Donne Hougen, Kay Joksa. Jennie Jakso, Elso Erickson, Solly Erickson, Duane Helmers, Earl Johnson. SECOND ROW: Richord Joelson, James Kozor, Rose Krosoway, Mory Garden, Morlene G� sh, Marilyn Gilbert, Judy Kories, Carol Jeffrees, Kenneth Horrio, Richord Johnson. THIRD ROW; Peter Honson, Peter Johnson, Joy Fors- man, Morion Groms, Charlotte Fredrickson, Merle Feru, Kathryn Fraser, Laurence Johnson, Gregory Holley. Pei4o t ztity, FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHTt Jerry lemieux, Pot Mormos, Morilyn Perala, Jill Minelli, Jean Ollila. Dorothy Lundeen, Dole Krog. SECOND ROW: Rocci Lucarelli, Gareth Papin, Joan Mustonen, Elaine Nigro, Linda Maki, Jean Lahti, Carol Lakosky, Patricia Luoma, Richard Lockner. THIRD ROW: Ronnie McKinnon, Phillip Pentillo, Eugene Moki, Marie Losky, Janice LePage, Mary Ann Lovretta, Shirley Olkkolo, Carl Mmetti, David McCain, Dale Lind. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RlGHTi Richard Anderson, John Bel- tiori Ellen Anderson, Edna Aho, Kathleen Bolond. Shirlee Bement, Jacqueline Bonicotto, Michael Codotte, Orval Bontz. SECOND ROWi Ronald Abrahomson. Joe Bonato, William Chopp, Williom Claviter, Marlene Buvorp, Margaret Carlson, Lois Caddy, Duane Brinkman. Michael Chopp. THIRD ROW: Herbert Corlson, Leroy Blaeser, Don Alum. Roger Edblom, Charles Anderson, Arland Averill, Glen Bertelson, William Cundy. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS — LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Margaret Putzel. secretary: Joseph Bonato, president. BACK ROW: Arland Averill. treasurer; Michael Chopp. vice-president. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Gloria Scarrot, Edwino Pryon, Janette Scklauz, Karen Virfa, Karen Wallgren, Shirley Zukowski, Doreen Hunt, Susan Schuman, Barbaro Rauker, Elaine Curtiss, Rose Wiklund. SECOND ROW: Janice Simons, Carol Rathbun, Doris Simonson, Gwen Staff, Helen Tausch, Marcia Mokela, Diane Wiedenhofl, Lois Keppola, Barbara Vukelich, Margaret Putzil, Margaret Stoudahar. THIRD ROW. Rodney Robinson, Jim Wil- lioms, Houten Peterson, Karl Sharp, Edward Turjo, Robert Berger. Atldeiioi FOOTBALL TEAM—LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Corl Minctti, Rodney Robinson. Arthur Thayer. Robert Skorseth. Charles Stickney. Jock Benson, LeRoy Blaeser, Robert Johnson. Daniel Morylond, Wilson Salter, George Kovich, (Robert Pickering—kneeling). BACK ROW Clyde Koskelo, Williom Donnelly. Robert Roy. Leonord LoKosky, John Pierce. Domel Studohor, Donald Modich, Worren Sims. Mr Hurst. Cooch Downs. Assistant Cooch Eide, Jock Stromberg, Richard Benkusky, Chorles Pomon, William Wirtonen, Thomas LePoge, Edwin Olson, Glen Boyer, Rodney Halunen. Football Review LeRoy Blaeser and Tom LePage move up to put the stops on an Evelftth end who has just grabbed a pass for a short gain. 1321 The Virginia High School Blue Devils met with two problems at the start of the '51 football sea- son. First of all, there were few veterans from the previous season, which left the squad young and inexperienced. Second, the team had to learn a completely new style of play under their young and ambitious coach, Mr. John Downs. The Blue Devils gridders started their long sea- son against the Ely eleven and absorbed their first of six losses. In their second mix Virginia met the high-flying Grand Rapids Indians, and here took their second scalping. In a Dad's Day special the fathers of the Queen City gridders saw them roll- ed over by a Green Wave from Greenway. Hib- bing, the soon-to-be IRC champions, were the next to conquer the Blue Devil machine. The spirit of Homecoming aroused the Blue Devils the following week and they romped over the hapless Blue Streaks from Chisholm, 32-0. A trip to the border city brought the Blue Devils nothing but another sound beating at the hands of the powerful Broncos. The Golden Bears edged It's a touchdown! Warren Sims (upper left) grabs a Jack Stromberg pass on the two yard line, and is about to cross into pay dirt. At the upper right there seems to be a small wrestling match going on, with ball carrier Tom LePage getting his head slightly twisted to the side. The action took place after a short gain in the third quarter of the Eveleth game. Although the picture at the lower right looks as if 22 football players were looking for a lost coin, it's story is quite to the contrary. On this play Rod- ney Halunen slipped over for the Blue Devils’ second touchdown against the Golden Bears. A Virginia tackier gets a foot in the face in the picture at the lower left. Len Lakosky and Rodney Halunen come up to lend a helping hand. out the Blue Devils in the season's thrilling final, IB- 13. The Hilltoppers stole the victory with The Play of The Year , a last second letter-perfect field goal. In the annual selection of the All-Range team, Virginia was represented by Rodney Halunen, halfback, Bill Wirtanen, end, Bob Pickering, guard, and Leonard LaKosky, co-captain and tackle. FOOTBALL RECORD Virginia 0 Ely 32 Virginia 7 Grand Rapids 44 Virginia 0 Coleraine 20 Virginia 6 Hibbing 33 Virginia 32 Chisholm 0 Virginia 6 Int. Falls 32 Virginia 13 Eveleth 15 [ 33 ] BASKETBALL TEAM_____LEFT TO RIGHT, BACK ROW: Robert Johnson, Warren Sim� , Mr Hurst, Coach Stock, Joe Milkovich. FRONT ROW: Glen Bertelson. Don Modich, John Pierce, William Wirtonen. Robert Roy. Daniel Maryland. Rodney Holunen, William Gauthier, Nicholos Nigro, Louis Korokas. Jock Stromberg. Warren Sims. Winning is a Habit Virginia's Blue Devil basketeers had one of their most successful seasons in eight years as they brought home the District 27, Region 7, and Iron Range Conference Crowns. The Blue Devils wound up their regular season with 7 wins and 2 losses. This put them into a four-way tie for first place with Gilbert, International Falls, and Mountain Iron. Virginia also won the Iron Range Conference crown for the first time in the league's history, which dates back eight years. In accomplishing this feat, the Devils came through with 6 wins and only I defeat. To start the season Coach Stock had only one of last seasons regulars, this being guard and Co-Captain Rodney Halunen. Stock had two other lettermen, however, Co- Captain Bill Wirtanen and forward Dan Maryland. The Blue Devils big lift came when Jack Stromberg and Warren Sims, two tall juniors, came through with the grace of vet- erans, and led the team in scoring. Including District, Regional, and State Tournament games the Blue Devils were in action 26 times, and emerged the victors on 21 occasions. Don Medich (above) lays one up tor two points in the Gilbert game, as Sims stands by for a possible tip-in. Below, Bill Wirtanen and Dan Maryland move up fast, but too late to stop this Halstad scorer. BASKETBALL RECORD Virginia 56 Greenway 36 Virginia 51 ..................... Aitkin 31 Virginia 50 ..................... Falls 55 Virginia 57 Grand Rapids 27 Virginia 56 .................... Aurora 33 Virginia 52 ............... Little Falls 41 Virginia 50 Northfield 26 Virginia 52 Tower-Soudan 39 Virginia 53 ................... Biwabik 36 Virginia 50 ................. Chisholm 39 Virginia 41 ................... Gilbert 44 Virginia 58 ....................... Ely 33 Virginia 43 Duluth Central 48 Virginia 61 ..................... Cook 33 Virginia 63 .................. Mt. Iron 49 Virginia 37 ................... Hibbing 33 Virginia 37 Eveleth 30 Virginia 59 ............... Morgan Park 31 DISTRICT 27 TOURNAMENT Virginia 69 ................... Biwabik 52 Virginia 46 Mt. Iron 44 Virginia 50 Aurora 48 REGION 7 TOURNAMENT Virginia 53 Greenway 36 Virginia 52 Duluth Central 40 STATE TOURNAMENT Virginia 55 Halstad 56 Virginia 48 Appleton 40 Virginia 43 Mt. Lake 45 35 ; o 5c O' 7 0s yr, (Roq ' n Jith c 'C k 2“ iWMtW ! ''”■ Ci� u W 9l yit? .. ■ M „ i L V.©' � • • si? eacaa 7 Fast action under the hoop during the Virginia- Halstad game. Danny attempts to stop a basket, while Sims stands by for the rebound. The Blue Devils gave Roosevelt High it's first shot at the State Championship in eight years when they entered the Tournament on March 20, 1952. The Virginians ran stone cold into a red hot Halstad five and were defeated in the closing seconds, 56 - 55. In consolation play the Blue Devils beat Appleton 48-40 and lost one to Mt. Lake, 45-43. The Blue Devils qualified for the State meet by beating Duluth's favored Trojans in the Regional finals, 52-40. The District 27 trophy was ob- tained after beating a scrappy Aurora five 50-48. Although the Blue Devils did not cop the State Crown they did capture the hearts of the local fans and were given a hero's wel come for their fine efforts. Co-captains Wirtanen and Halunen pre- sent hard-earned trophies to Mr. Slcu- stad and Mr. Lind while the rest of the team loots on. 36] ABOVE—Don Erickson goes into a difficult back divo. At the RIGHT—Co Cepteins of the swimming team, Frank Arko and Jim Lahti, take a breather at the edge of the pool. At the EXTREME RIGHT—LoRoy Blaeser goes into a jackknife with a half twist high above the board. Yes, The spirit was always there. Though the swimmers were much undermanned, they were able to come up with two victories during their regular season. Led by Co-Captains Frank Arko and James Lahti, the swimmers always put up a good fight and were never too badly beaten. The Blue Devil mermen did not fare so badly when you consider that they met Hibbing twice. They were defeated by Hibbing both times, but the consolation came when the Blue Jackets went down to the State Meet and successfully defended their title. Virginia was able to place only one man in the State event. Mike Chopp copped fifth place in his favorite event, the Breast Stroke. The Spirit Was Always There Again bad weather held the 1951 thin clads inside for some weeks and shortened the track season considerably. Although they lost the District title for the first time in some years, the Blue Devils held many places in the meet. Only one Virginian was able to gain a first place, however, this being Bill Wirtanen in the Broad Jump. Other places were taken by Jack Stromberg in the High Jump, Rodney Halunen in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, Frank Babich in the 440 yard dash, Bill Hotchkiss in the High and Low Hurdles, Tom LePage in the 100 yard dash and the Low Hurdles, Bob Eaton in the Shot Put, George Madich in the High Hurdles, also Nick Nigro and Gerald Holms in the Mile Run. Virginia’s two entries, Jack Stromberg and Bill Wirtanen, also placed in the Regional meet. TRACK RECORD Virginia 59 Virginia 83 Virginia 39 Virginia 81 District 27 Ely 54 Eveleth 30 Embarrass 74 Mt. Iron 31 Buhl 28 Meet Virginia 38 2 Thin-clads Round the Track G A A. OFFICERS—LEFT TO RIGHT Borbaro P.elrin., treasurer; Doisy Tuomi. secretary; Marion Anderson, vice- president. Morianne Simionich, president. They Strive For 1500 Autumn........fall fashions........ back to school...........Indian summer ........speedball at Ewen's Field. Weather is getting colder.......... homework........football games........ new school clothes......trudging to the Bowling Gardens in hopes of receiving 50 wonderful points. Breathe-blow........wet, stringy hair ........swimming to music............. trod on toes.......the Lincoln Gym and girls' basketball. Thunk.........rotate...........net ball ........red, sore, burning hands...... volleyball. Virginia-Eveleth basketball game... robots.........basketball of the future ........pep assembly. Tournaments............blue skirts and white ship'n shores................Drill Team ..........G. A. A. selling pins. Spring in the air.................plans for summer.............ping pong.............darts .............badminton.............recreational sports. Play, ball................you’re out............. softball at Ewen's Field to complete the round. School's almost over..........................hikes ..............election of new officers................ G. A. A. picnic at Olcott Park.......................... G. A. A. letters to the lucky girls who have earned their 1500 points. Left: Speedball managers show how to stop it. Below left: Congratulations! Below: Oooh hit it over! Above: G. A. A. COUNCIL—Left to right: Front row. Margaret McCain. Lois Kiiskinen, Darlene McDonald. Barbara Pietrini, Marianne Simonich. Daisy Tuomi. Marian Anderson. Phyllis Skorseth. Carol Johnson. BACK ROW: Nancy Salo. Gradia Johnson, Jean Kutcher. Gretchen Hansen. Muriel Johnson. Barbara Stickney, Barbara Sundquist. Virginia Voigtlander. [40] The Council meets at least once a month and before every G.A.A. meet- ing to iron out most problems so that the regular G.A.A. meeting will be smooth and concise. Each manager of a sport and the four officers are members of this council, and it is their duty to see that the club has projects and activities for the year as well as to see that all sports are run efficiently. This year, a fun fest was planned, but because of Father Time, it couldn't be fit into the club's plans. One of the big jobs of the council is to select the candidates for next years' managers. This was done at a meeting in the early spring. The vot- ing then took place at a later G.A.A. meeting. A picnic was held at the end of the year, where the new managers and officers for next year were an- nounced. Meetings are held during noon hours in the south dining room. Baseball managers in oction The 1951-1952 drill team led by Daisy Tuomi performed at Ewen's Field for Dad's Day and Homecom- ing in their traditional dark-colored slacks and V sweaters. For basket- ball the unit performed at the Vir- ginia-Gilbert game and at the Dis- trict Tournaments. The girls this year displayed new uniforms which con- sisted of blue corduroy skirts, white ship 'n' shores, blue ties, and saddle shoes. Bulltcyel 4 THEY LED YOU IN ’52 I. Tom LePage (Lettermen's Club, Year- book Editor) 2. Ted Harvey (Senior Class, National Honor Society) 3. Don Madich (Junior Class) 4. Joe Bonato (Sophomore Class) 5. Rose Marie Ostlund (Ro-Hi Theps) 6. Dan Maryland (Pep Council) 7. Rodney Halunen (Student Council) 8. Marcia Lakin (Star of the North) 9. Shir- ley Horne (Entre Nous) 10. Beverly Groves (Hae-W) I I. Violet Olivanti (Hae- W) 12. Mary Ann Simonich (G. A. A.) 13. Barbara Pietrini (National Honor Soci- ety) 14. Barbara Sundquist (Tri-Hi) Student (2 MHcil Increased athletic activities, sportsmanship, and promotion of school spirit was the aim of the ‘52 Pep Council. Led by President Dan Maryland, the club sold Homecoming Pins and paid dues to raise finances needed to pay for part of the cheerleaders' uniforms and transportation. Sponsoring Students’ Day , having an inform- ative assembly for the ninth graders, telling them about Roosevelt High, amending the constitution, and developing an understanding between stu- dents and teachers, were the aims and projects of the Student Council in 1952. Under the lead- ership of Rodney Halunen, the Student Council strived for a stronger stand in school life. Four representatives were chosen from the senior class and two from the junior and sophomore class, in addition to the presidents of each class, to make up the council. LIBRARY HELPERS—LEFT TO RIGHT. SITTING: Dorothy Krosowoy, Geraldine Plotnik, Min Wodd. Jeon Virta, Bor- boro Pietrini. STANDING: Jacqueline Prince. Betty Jon- sek, Audrey Peterkin. Marcia Lokin, Beverly Gentilini. Phyllis Skorseth, Lois Folti- noski. Noreen Paul, Mar- garet Martin, Qladys Cvek, Shirley Hopper, Marlene Ta- laska, Marjorie Miller, Joon Trenholm, Beverly Groves, Sherran Merritt, Ino Junnila, Betty Leppola. TfcLtiaKtU Society •diiwuf 'Zfetfrvu The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimu- late a desire to render service, to promote leader- ship, and to develop character in the students of American secondary schools. The students elect- ed into the club are qualified according to these virtues and must rank in the upper third of their class. Fifteen per cent of the senior class are eligible for membership and five per cent of the junior class. A new organization last year, it has now become quite active promoting these ideals as well as other social functions. Busy as the proverbial bees are Miss Wadd's assistants whose purpose is to serve all who use the library. Though not formally organized, these students faithfully give up their library periods whenever they are needed. Working behind scenes they do such tasks as filing cards, shelving books, putting up magazines and newspapers for circulation, and counting the daily circulation. We should commend them for their helpful work in making the library a pleasant and helpful part of the school. Hae-W The name of this organization shall be the Hae-W Club whose purpose will be primarily so- cial. Instead of electing officers once a year they are selected each semester. In the first semester Beverly Groves was chosen President; Mary Jane Mageau, Vice President; Barbara Pointfield, Sec- retary; and Phyllis Slcorseth, Treasurer. Second semester officers are Violet Olivanti, President; Ruth Osterberg, Vice President; and Marilyn Johnson, Secretary. To replenish their bank balance bake goods and homemade candy sales were held throughout the year. Pop corn balls and mistletoe were sold at Christmas to V. H. S. students. Unusual cam- paigning such as giving away cookies with their King of Hearts candidate's name written on them was carried on for Jack Benson. A Thanksgiving and Christmas basket were given to needy fam- ilies. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Marcia Johnson, Jeanne Bardelli, Jean Virta, Barbara Pietrini, Ruth Osterberg, Violet Olivanti, Phyllis Skorseth, Marilyn Johnson, Beverly Ylinen, Nancy Salo, Geraldine Plotnik. Noreen Paul, Gladys Cvek. SECOND ROW: Kay Jaksha, Marion Anderson. Dorothy Krasaway, Pat Marmas. Margaret .Staudahar, Rose Krosoway, Janice LePoge, Sally Erickson, Marjorie Miller, Virginia Voightlander, Ina Junnila. Marie Wujcik, Geraldine Nelson, Donna Greene. THIRD ROW: Diane Wiedenhoft. Dorothy Lundeen, Jean Ollila, Mary Garden. Marilyn Perala, Jacqueline Bonicatto. Marlene Gish. Linda Maki. Joan Trenholm, Barbara Toman, Mary Jane Mageau, Prisclila Buchin, Margaret Marmas. FOURTH ROW: Karen Wohlgren. Margaret Carlson. Barbara Young, Barbara Hoff. Barbara Pointfield. Dolores Miladen, Jill Minelli, Charlotte Fredrickson, Marlene Grefenberg, Marlene Buvarp, Ellen Mattson, Ruth Junnila. Shirley Hopper. FIFTH ROW: Marcia Lar- son. Marianne Simonich. Beverly Groves, Marlene Talaska, Marcia Lakin, Rose Marie Hutkowski. Margaret Martin. Elaine Rones. Beverly Gentilini, Sandra Wahlgren. Entre The name of this organization shall be the Entre Nous Club. Its purpose will be to study women's professions, promote general activities in the school and develop the appreciation of the use of leisure time by its members. Heading its various activities for 1951-2 under the guidance of Miss Halvorson are Shirley Horne, President; Sharon Skarp, Vice President; Arlette Crossland, Secretary; Carol Johnson, Treasurer; and Gradia Johnson, Sergeant at arms. Trimming the halls and making the Entre Nous Bandwagon were projects undertaken for home- coming followed by participating in the Turnabout dance and choosing Rodney Halunen as candidate for King of Hearts. At Christmas time candy canes and Christmas cards were sold and dona- tions were given to the Welfare Department and the Basket Drive. Never to be forgotten was their pep assembly featuring a Junior girls' slumber party and the initiation of new members. Nous BACK ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Kauppi. Muriel Johnson. Gwen Staff. Nancy Kivisto. Colleen Johnson. Audrey Peterlcin Loretta Alto. Shirley Nurmi. Doris Cleric. Patsy Luoma. SECOND ROW: Judy Kortes. Margaret Putzil. Marilyn Gilbert. Doris Simon- son. Betty Jansek. Leota Desonia. Beverly Skorseth. Lois Jennings. Joan Thomas. Ellen Anderson. THIRD ROW: Janice Simons. Rose Mane Muskovitz. Bonnie Hill. Jeanette Sklasz. Gloria Scarrot. Barbara Rauker. Elsa Erikson. Edna Aho. Marlene Palo. FOURTH ROW: Jean Lahti. Jenny Jaksa. Gradia Johnson. Carol Johnson, Shirley Horne. Sharon Skarp. Arlette Crossland. Darlene McDonald and Kathleen Baland. Tri-Hi The name of this organization shall be the Tri Hi Club. Its purpose will be to improve skills in arts and crafts. Their activities are guided by the adviser Miss Moberg and President Barbara Sundquist. The other officers are Kay Drieman, Vice President; Ann Shanedling, Secretary; and Rosalyn Sher, Treasurer. This group makes up in industry and spirit for its lack of numbers. They started the school year by winning second prize for their homecoming float and sponsoring Don Madich as their King of Hearts candidate for the Turnabout dance. Candy and bake sales were held throughout the year, supple- mented by selling pencils with the basketball sched- ules printed on them. Holly was sold at Christmas and donations were given to Santa Anonymous and the Basket Drive. At their pep assembly be- fore the Morgan Park game they presented a new mascot Winny Lou to the Cheerleaders. BACK ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Joanne Thibault, Margaret McCain. Wanda Whitmarsh. Marlene Bourgin, Mary Ann Sever- son, Rose Marie Devich. SECOND ROW: Rosalie Wicklund. Jean Kutcher, Ann Shandeling. Barbara McCavic, Gretchen Hansen, Lois Faltinoski. THIRD ROW: Adviser, Miss Moborg, Kay Drieman, Joanne Voight, Barbara Sundquist, Faye Romer. Peggy Hayes. FOURTH ROW: Beverly Hill, Enid Biss, Charlene Neari, Joan Pfiefer, and Barbara Stickney. I 49l Ro-Hi Theps Ro Hi Theps, a dramatic organization, was or- ganized for the purpose of improving the stand- ards and increasing the membership of Roosevelt High School dramatics. Adviser, Miss Healy; President, Rose Marie Ostlund; Vice President, Bill Harper; and Secretary- Treasurer May Lou Rathbun led the Thespians in their various play productions and other activities. During the year a series of short plays were produced, such as The Terrible Meek, which was presented at the Christmas Assembly. All mem- bers who participated in the speech meet at Clo- quet were given ratings. Members earning superior ratings at the dis- trict meet in Eveleth and participating in the Re- gional in Duluth were Daisy Tuomi, manuscript reading, Roselyn Sher, dramatics, George Adam- ovich, extemporaneous speaking, James McBride, original oratory, and Marvin Siegel, extemporan- eous speaking. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Jean Virta, Barbara Sundquist, Gwen Staff. Rose Marie Ostlund. Kathleen Baland, Enid Biss. SECOND ROW: Margaret McCain. Rosalyn Sher. Gladys Cvek, Marlene Bourgin, Marcia Larson, Barbara Sticlcney. THIRD ROW: Mary Lou Rathbun, Daisy Tuomi. Marlene Talaslca, Nancy Kiivisto. Shirley Koslcela. FOURTH ROW: Tom Bursch, Marvin Siegel, George Adamovich, William Harper. w Lettermen’s Club The name of this club shall be fhe Lefterman's Club of the Roosevelt High School whose purpose will be to sponsor good sportsmanship. The membership consists of those who have earned letters in the major sports—football, bas- ketball, swimming, track, golf, and tennis. Under the leadership of Tom LePage, Presi- dent; Rodney Halunen, Vice President; Bill Wir- tanen, Secretary; James Lahti, Treasurer; and Jack Benson, Sergeant-at-Arms, many plans and ideas were carried out with the help of the ad- visers, Mr. Michaels and Mr. Stock. Money - making projects included sponsoring the movie Angels In the Outfield, selling choco- lates during the Christmas season, and checking coats at the basketball games. For weeks Roose- velt High students were held in suspense wondering who the new Letterman's Queen was to be. She was revealed as Miss Phyllis Skorseth at the Let- terman's assembly before the Gilbert-Virginia game. A banquet was the final event of the school year. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT: Jaclc Benson, Rodney Robinson. Dean Jacobson, Robert Skorseth, Charles Stickney, Leonard LaKosky, Edwin Olson, Tom LePage, Frank Arko. SECOND ROW: William Donnelly, John Kobe. Robert Roy, Art Thayer. Rodney Halunen, Robert Pickering, Leroy Blaeser, Robert Johnson. THIRD ROW: Adviser, Mr. Michaels, William Claviter. James Archibald. John Grande. Ronald Abrahamson. Michael Chopp. Dan Maryland, Wilson Salter. FOURTH ROW: Nick Nigro, William Wirtanen, James Lahti, Don Madich, Warren Sims. Jack Stromberg. and Richard Benkusky. G. A. A. The name of this group shall be the Girls' Athletic Association organized with the idea of promoting a variety of sports for girls to participate in and a chance to earn a letter. Directing this year's activities are Miss Frymiller, adviser; Mary Ann Simonich, Pres- ident; Marian Anderson, Vice President; Daisy Tuomi, Secretary; Barbara Pietrini, Treasurer. Speedball and bowling started out the year, followed by basketball, water sports, volleyball, recreational sports, and last but not least, baseball. Of course we can't for- get those blisters and worn down heels from hiking and playing golf. Sandwiched in be- tween was the pep assembly before the Eve- leth game symbolizing Basketball in 2952. Robots and singing commercials were used to carry out this unique theme. The drill team composed of junior and senior members of the G. A. A. performed at the Homecom- ing game and the basketball tournaments. Tournament pins were sold as a money- making project. G. A. A. LEFT TO RIGHT. FRONT ROW: Nancy Salo. Daisy Tuomi. Barbara Pietrini. Marian Anderson. Phyllis Skorseth, Virginia Voigtlander. Gradia Johnson, Jean Kutcher, Muriel Johnson, Marianne Simionich, Lois Kiiskinen, Barbara Stickney, Gretchen Hansen, Carol Johnson, Barbara Sunquist, Margaret McCain, Darlene McDonald. SECOND ROW: Marcia John- son, Faye Romer, Ruth Osterberg. Sandra Wallgren, Margaret Hayes. Gloria Scarrott. Margaret Staudahar. Dorothy Krasa- way. Kay Jaksha. Jean Ollila, Bonnie Hill, Jean Bardelli, Beverly Ylinen, Charlene Near!, Marie Wuycik, Geraldine Nelson. THIRD ROW: Priciila Buchin. Barbara McCavic, Arlette Crosslend, Ann Shanedling. Jenny Jaksha. Barbara Rauker, Kathleen Baland, Doris Simonson. Beverly Skorseth. Margaret Johnson, Gwen Staff. Lois Caddy, Margaret Putzel. Jill Minelli. Jacqueline Bonacato, Marilyn Perala. FOURTH ROW: Patty Marmas. Shirley Oakala. Rosalyn Sher. Dorothy Lundeen. Loretta Alto. Diane Wiedenhoft. Wanda Whitmarsh, Shirley Nurmi, Kathleen Krebs. Charlotte Fredrickson. Leota Desonia. Colleen Johnson, Barbara Toman. Nancy Regnier. Marjorie Miller. Rose Ostlund. FIFTH ROW: Marlene Buvarp, Rose Marie Devich, Mary Ann Severson. Marcia Larson. The 1951-52 'Rooter Queens', Nancy Salo, Noreen Paul, Barbara Pietrini, Bar- bara Stickney. Charlotte Frederickson and Dorothy Lundeen, spurred the Blue Devils on to a near perfect season's record, the District 27 title, Region Crown and an ex- cellent showing in the state tournaments. At the tournaments, as well as during the season, these peppy and snappy misses attracted many compliments because of their display of fancy footwork, pep, un- dying school spirit and good sportsman- ship. Special attention was also given them because of their 'good luck’ doll Winnie Lou (meaning win or lose) which has be- come their mascot. Winnie Lou, attired in a similar outfit of a royal blue pullover sweater and white corduroy skirt lined with blue satin, was made and clothed by the Tri-Hi club to replace last year’s mascot Ginny Winn . ABOVE LEFT — Left to right, back row: Noreen Paul. Charlotte Frederickson. Barbara Stickney. Dorothy Lundeen. Nancy Salo and Barbara Pietrini. vc (Ac Blue 7 c f vc pot t e White Notes and Harmony Fifty-two voices raised in song! Every third hour the halls of VHS are filled with the sound of voices tuning up and Mr. Ziemer's patient, Shape up, People. During the first half of the singing year, the choir concentrated on the annual Christmas Con- cert, presented in 1951 on December 20. To the strains of Oh, Come All Ye Faithful, the com- bined Junior College and High School choirs marched onto the stage, which was adorned with a backdrop representing a church window. Per- haps the biggest hit of the evening was the singing of the Night Before Christmas. Despite the fact that the choir took no trips dur- ing the year, the members were kept busy selling tickets. Instead of charging for the annual Easter Concert as they have in past years, the choir sponsored a French pianist, Pierre Sancan. Mr. Sancan is one of the foremost pianists of the European concert world, and is one of the first artists to come to the United States under an in- ternational artist exchange program. Money earn- ed on this project will finance future trips. On March 28, 1952, the annual Easter Con- cert was held in the Technical Auditorium. Besides the usual Easter music, the group presented two numbers, Grieve Not, O My Soul and Alleluia, directed by Mr. R. Williams, the composer. BAND Monday nights—Fourth hour every day—anyone walking near or by Malone hall will hear a full chord sound out—or maybe the high pitched piccolo play- ing the solo in Stars and Stripes—or even Mr. Humpal exercising his vocal cords trying to pound some knowledge of music fundamentals into the heads of the band members. Anyway, under the capable direction of Mr. Edwin Humpal, the band had a lot of fun with their music, and worked hard practicing for the annual Spring Concert. Besides the more serious music, the band provides spirit for assemblies, football games, basketball games, and tournaments. In the summer, they are out in rain or shine marching for the various parades, add- ing color to the festivities of the occasion. Mr. Wilbur Geary, who has charge of wind instruments, is concert master for the band; he also directed the band for several football and basketball games. And the band hall rings with music! Such is the case when the 56 piece Virginia High School orchestra goes into action. On November 16, 1951, the orchestra brought their music to East Duluth High where they were well received. While in Duluth the members at- tended the opera Pagliacci, played by the Du- luth Symphony Orchestra. ORCHESTRA 'Pca6licati6K6 The yearbook is also divided into working sections with a stu- dent editor heading each division. This year, Margaret Martin is in charge of copy, Daisy Tuomi, Lay- outs, George Pagnucco, Boys' Sports, Barbara Pietrini, Girls' Sports, Marianne Simonich, School Life, Carol Johnson, Organization and Marcia Lakin, Advertising. After the first step of getting the Rohian financially in the black, under the direction of George Adamovich, Business Manager, the group began the painstaking work of planning each page, lay- ing it out, writing copy, making corrections, and taking pictures, until finally, the annual is ready for the final pasting and the trip to the printers. STANDING: Joan Trenholm, Marian An- derson. Nancy Regmer. SEATED: George Pognucco, George Adamovich, Margaret Morlm, Tom lePoge, Mary Ann Simon- ich. With the axe of Thursday Star deadlines hanging over, and the constant shadow of a new year- book to be completed in the spring, the journalism class, head- ed by Marcia Lakin, Editor in Chief of the Star , and Tom Le Page, Editor in Chief of the Ro- hian , settled down to another hectic year of writing, proofread- ing, pasting, and planning. Heading the various staff divi- sions on the Star are Marian Anderson and Barbara Toman, Assistant Editors, Tom LePage, Sports Editor, and Daisy Tuomi, Business Manager. These people, along with a host of nosy student reporters, gather and edit the news to bring you up to date on all high school functions. FRONT ROW — LEFT TO RIGHT, Jean Bordelli, Marcia lokin, Ruth Ostcrberg, Gradio Johnson. BACK ROW: Barbara Pietnni, Charles Stickney, James Jarvinen, Carol Johnson. [ 56] $ 'DRAMATIC INTERLUDE . Moliere's famous comedy, The Imag- niary Invalid was the first production of the Rohian 1951-1952 theater season. The play, which revolves around the family of a self-pitying hypochondriac, is a hilarious satire which parodies not only the imaginary invalid but the pom- pous ignorance of 17th century physicians. Authentic 17th century settings and costumes, combined with Moliere's sparkl- ing dialogue, made this play an outstand- ing success. Coming back to modern times for the senior class production, the senior play committee chose The House Beautiful by Channing Pollock. This idealistic story of a young couple, building a home and a family with their faith, hope, and love offers a challenge not only to the players but also to the different stage crews. A complicated upper and lower stage setting, complex lighting problems and costumes covering a period of twenty years, were but a few of the difficulties to be met. This heartwarming story of courage and high ideals filled the auditorium on two successive nights, April 25 and 26. as Jen's s b Mjiry Jane Ma eau, as Dick's Vivifll; and Harold Grams as Parc as Do or Brink; Jirr . iM.as Sam Dreyer; Mariann HH WWartha Wiley, all friends of tn amily, and Jean Bardelli as Hulda. the maid. ■ Highlight of the 1951 football season was the Homecoming Celebration, climax- ed by the coronation of Queen Marilyn Johnson. The Queen and her attendants were escorted onto the stage by Jack Benson and Leonard LaKosky, co-captains for foot- ball; Tom LePage, president of Lettermen’s club; and Dan Maryland, Pep council rep- resentative. Leonard LaKosky performed the crowning ceremony. Queen Marilyn’s attendants included Marian Anderson, Mary Jane Mageau, Ruth Osterberg, Marianne Simonich, Phyl- lis Skorseth, Joan Trenholm and Beverly Ylinen. The celebration started off with a bang at the pep assembly, where the Queen was crowned. After the assembly came the annual Homecoming parade, considerably brightened by colorful floats and the G.A.A. drill team. The float prepared by the G.A.A. won first prize; the Tri-Hi float took second, and the Entre Nous, third. Because of the weather, the annual bon- fire was cancelled, and a pep rally was held in the school parking lot, instead. Big event, of course, was the football game, with the Blue Devils defeating Chis- holm by a rousing 32-0. After the game, everyone crowded into the dance at the VFW. Pictured ABOVE is Queen Marilyn Johnson, surrounded by her attendants—upper left. Barbara Kislia, 1950 Homecoming Queen; upper right. Beverly Ylinen; lower left. Joan Trenholm; lower right, Phyllis Slcorseth. At LEFT, co-captain Leonard LaKosIcy crowns Queen Marilyn at the coronation assembly. BELOW LEFT, the Queen and her attendants assemble for the homecoming parade. entCcm.cn 'yCn tf Jack Benson was crowned King of Hearfs at the Turnabout Dance on Novem- ber 2. His attendants were Rodney Halu- nen, sponsored by the Entre Nous, and Don Madich, sponsored by the Tri-Hi. To the music of the Royal Blues, forty-seven couples danced in the gaily decorated motif of hearts. The suit of cards in giant size were arranged along the walls with the King on the stage. There was a red and white low ceiling with bal- loons in the center and soft lights. The grand march was led by Beverly Groves, president of the Hae-W club, who escorted Bill Wirtanen; Shirley Horne, president of the Entre Nous, who escorted Rodney Halunen; and Barbara Sundquist, president of the Tri-Hi, who escorted Bruce Johnson. The three presidents had charge of general plans for the dance. Pineapple punch (it froze during the dance, and everyone waited patiently for it to thaw out) was served throughout the evening. At the dance King Jack was awarded a beautiful gold tie clasp with matching cuff links, and his two attendants each received a gold tie clasp. .ztteimea (tyoice Hailed The Greatest Show On Earth , the Lettermen's assembly of 1952 was full of fun and laughs. Tom LePage in Negro garb did an expert monologue to start the show with a bang. The Three Hits and a Miss”—Nick Nigro, Dan Maryland, Frank Arko, and Rodney Halunen sang Dance Me Loose which kept the audience in a roar. When the fun part ceased all faces turned to Co-Captains Bill Wirtanen and Rodney Halunen. They walked slowly down the aisle and called Phyllis Skor- seth . Amidst thunderous applause she was escorted to the stage where president Tom LePage had the honor of crowning her Lettermen's Queen of 1952 . The 1951 Queen, Carol Johnson, as she retired from her throne, received a rose from Queen Phyllis. The Queen received a pin and earring set from Frank Arko; a bouquet of roses from Len LaKosky; and a corsage from Nick Nigro. Lettermen Frank Gentilini and Edwin Olson escorted Phyllis to the Gilbert-Vir- ginia game where the drill team performed in her honor. She was also crowned at the Kampus Kanteen Dance after the game. [ 6i ] 6. Bud Sargent Best dressed boy 7. Gerry Nelson 8. Bill Wirtanen 9. Ted Harvey 10. Tom LePage Best girl athlete Best boy athlete Most likely to succeed Class clown 163 'DanA acc Dark Bayou — the enchantment of southern waters — was the theme in which our Rohians danced through three hours of smooth music from the Silhouette orches- tra. The Class of '52 toiled for weeks on end working out their plans — cutting Spanish moss, painting the beautiful mural of tropical birds and scenes of Bayouland, and acquiring little grey hairs of worry, but the evening of May 18 gave fun and color for all. Leading the grand march was Junior Class President Rodney Halunen, escorting the belle of the evening, Marlene Grefenberg. Before the big occasion, coke-tail parties were enjoyed at the homes of Barbara Pietrini and Mary Jane Mageau. Lush and breathless, the effect of bayou country, which thrilled promgoers, proved well worth the long, hard efforts of the class of ‘52. OU 7« 'ZOe (fa .-o- The beginning of the month of November was a very busy time for the senior class. Something new in a money-making project was being put into operation, a magazine subscription drive. Cap- tained by the class officers, the class was divided into four competitive teams with class president Ted Harvey as general manager. In the beginning of the week the students had the run of the town, but later they were put into zones. Each zone had a leader who made sure that every inch of the city was approached. It was a lot of work, but it paid off. The class netted an amount of $844, one of the highest amounts earned by a high school in this project. About one-third of the class sold thirty dollars or more per person, each receiving a certifi- cate of salesmanship. Pictured above is a certifi- cate of achievement which was presented to the ten top salesmen in the senior class. Miss Moberg’s art classes take charge of the artistic side of VHS. producing advertising posters and decorations for banquets, proms and other social af- fairs. Kirk’s Coffee Shop located near the school takes care of those precious few minutes for coffee with quick, ef- ficient service and luscious food. Noreen Paul primps before going on stage during the performance of The Imaginary Invalid.” Good grooming and clothes go hand in hand. For qual- ity wearing apparel in the latest fash- ion, you can’t go wrong by shopping at Lauley’s in Virginia. Party-giving Marcia Larson knows good food when she sees it, so for all her fun-packed parties Marcia supplies her cupboards and refrigerator with the high quality food from the Kortes Grocery on second Avenue in Virginia. Rohians eagerly read the Star to get the latest gossip and happenings in VHS halls. As much a part of school life as the Star” is Canclakes in Virginia. Canelakes serve delicious ice cream treats plus selling tempting home make candies. Make Canelakes your gathering headquarters. These four men-about-school have fol- lowed the freedom cap craze by pur- chasing and sporting these nifty lids. Everyday Pcpelnjak’s Grocery is award- ed with new followers who have heard about their quality meats and groceries. Marge Miller and Marlene Talaska, two very able seamstresses seem to be working very diligently to complete their present projects. They know that it takes the best in materials to get the best results, and for the best, they go to the Singer Sewing Center in Vir- ginia. Rohians can always be assured of a warm welcome from Hcisel Brothers Plumbing and Heating. Congratula- tions to the class of ’52 from Heisels. Louie and Bill seem to be thoroughly enjoying that delicious looking pie. You’ll have these pleased expressions, too, every time you sit down to eat the expertly prepared food in the clean and pleasant surroundings of the Gateway Motor Inn located on Highway 53 at the Hibbing cut-off. •r-4 Jack Pierce and Coach Art Stock dis- cuss the Blue Devils’ chances in the state tournament with Harry Ros- koski, a member of the 1944 Blue Devil team, which also entered the state cage meet. Congratulations to the District and Region Champs from Northland Motors in Virginia. Friendly Danny Maryland chats with other state tournament basketball players at an honor banquet arranged for them in Minneapolis. Every meal served at Josie’s is just like an honor banquet prepared just for you. Why not drive out to Josie’s soon? Clothes are almost the most important thing in life, whether it be life in this present-day world or in the make-be- lieve world on the stage. The Minne- sota Store in Virginia is well prepared to outfit you in the best of today’s fashions. Barry Peterson, a loyal Blue Devil backer, proudly displays his collection of booster buttons and pins. Lenci, Lenci and Englund proudfy display their quality workmanship which has given them their fine reputation as contractors. Beverly, of the leather experts Groves family, picks her favorite among the fine stock of luggage at the E and F Luggage Shop. For that graduation luggage or the best in gift ware, go to the E and F. The woman is requested to pay” and any woman would be more than willing to foot the bill for a man dressed up as these gallant lads are. in their sharp suits from Anderson and Curtiss, the store for men and women who shop for men in Virginia. Cheerleaders of 2052, this is how they will look, and in 2052 Stevenson’s in Virginia will still be serving the wo- men of the Range with the latest fashions. Stevenson’s is always glad to help you in selecting everything from new jeans to that special formal. Walk in soon and see what we mean. Warren Sims Sr. reminds his basket- ball-famous son, Warnie Jr. that vitamins are essential for good health and plenty of pep. We remind you that for the best in vitamin capsules and other drugs plus the finest cos- metics and candies, the Brown Drug is the place to shop. Formals, flowers and fun, that best describes the excitement of the 1951 prom. The beautiful decoration, the smooth music, and the dreamy formals all added up to make the evening a perfect one. For that perfect formal for you. head for Sapero’s Style Shop in Virginia. In the morning, at noon, and after school, you'll always find a lot of happy Rohians at Charlie's 5th Avenue Foods. Charlie’s new soda fountain is the big reason. Practice makes perfect. Daisy. Nick and Roz rehearse diligently. The ex- perienced jewelers at the Turen-Welsh Jewelry in Virginia have been thor- oughly trained in their field to serve you with the best. The rooter queens of VHS pose in fine style during the homecoming celebra- tion. They are truly leaders in their field, as is the Quality Shop in its field of the best in wearing apparel. As its name tells you. the Quality Shop in Virginia put quality before all else. Sensational Sookey jumps way up for two quick points against Halstad. The Virginia Motors, your Desoto-Ply- mouth dealer, serves all Range motor- ists with the best in gasoline and oil products. Co-captain Sookey Halunen and All- state Jack Stromberg have plenty to smile about. Both cagers have a past record of which to be very proud. The people at Skubic's in Virginia have plenty to be proud of, for they, too, have established an outstanding record in the business world. Styles change as the costuming of The Imaginary Invalid” so clearly showed. With the changing of fashion, the stock of suits and dresses at Maurice’s changes also, for Maurice’s feature the latest in everything for the feminine figure from head to toe. Going hunting, Don and Bruce? If you are, you picked the right place to buy that new gun. All wise hunt- ers and fishermen know that for the best in sporting goods the Coast-to- Coast is the place to go. To the Class of 1952, Cvek's Paint and Wallpaper Company extends congratulations. CVEK PAINT AND WALLPAPER COMPANY 108 2nd Avenue Soyth I V 1 He who wears a letter sweater is considered a well-dressed Rohian, but Rodney Robinson knows that to be really well-dressed for that special occasion, a suit from The Hub in Virginia is in order. This statement is being verified by Dave Makynen, the Hub’s super salesman. In eager anticipation of our long- awaited summer vacation, Sheldon Damberg and David Grande inspect a motor for leisure days on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes. When visions of sparkling fish dance in your head, remember the latest in fishing equipment and a back-sav- ing motor can be found in Gamble's up-to-date store. George ind Duane know the finer points of life. That’s why they like the Buick, the car with the finer points of automobile engineering. Flood Motors can show you the new Buick or Pontiac, and will give your car the servicing it needs with the new modern equipment of the Flood Garage. First come—first served. This has been the practice for all the basketball game ticket sales. You can’t go wrong backing the Blue Devils, and neither will you go wrong using the beverage products put out by the Queen City Bottling Co. As Marcia Larson will readily testify, it takes patience, know-how and accurate work to transform a butter tub into a piece of art. The efficient pharmacists at Pasternacki’s Drug Store have a reputation for applying these same attributes in the filling of their pre- scriptions. Our own Rohian version of Eddy Arnold, Alden Hill, knows the good and bad qualities of guitars. That’s why he recommends Beddow’s for the finest. Beddow’s have the reputation of handling the very best in all mu- sical instruments plus the latest in sheet music and phonograph records. Jewelry fit for a Queen! Knowing this, Nick, Tom, and Jack head for Gish’s jewelry store to consult Mrs. Gish about a gift for their 1952 Let- termen’s Queen, Phyllis Skorseth. Gish's carry the latest in jewelry plus the best in watches and silver. The Confederate craze has hit yankee- land, and if you don’t believe it just start counting the Rebel caps and flags in view here in the frozen North. Northside or Southside, Slade’s Market is glad to have the opportunity to serve you with the best. Phyllis watches with consternation as she takes Jackie's temperature in the new but popular Home Nursing class. The Virginia Pharmacy is equipped to provide you with the best in pharma- ceutical goods, photographic equip- ment, art-craft materials, and the most courteous service. Our reserve basketball team (Front row) Dick Johnson, William Harper, Carl Sharp. Joe Bonato. (Second row) Art Stock, Arland Averi 11, Robert Berg- er, Kenneth Harrio, Leo Duscharme, Vernon Carlson, Charles Johnson, and Mr. Sims. Courtesy of Pederson's Studio, home of fine photography in Virginia. Chuck Stickney appears extremely in- terested in some, no doubt, highly educational reading. Andy’s “Maco News” is a popular noon-hour hang- out of the boys from VHS, where they know they will find a wide selection of magazines covering everything from hot rods to movie stars. The prom is always something extra- special for both Johnnie and Janie Rohian, as everyone well knows. Ev- eryone knows, too. that a gift from Savolainen's Jewelry Store in Virginia is always something special, so shop at Savolainen's for that gift for that somebody special. Pictures serve many purposes and many needs. That’s why when you have your portrait taken, make sure it’s a really good picture. You’ll get the best (if you go to Propotnik's Studio in Chisholm. Remember, all you gradu- ates-to-be. have that graduation pic- ture taken at Propotnick’s for the best. Wee Kay Drieman gazes way-up at Warnie Sims, our Blonde Bombshell”. Big or small, young or old, everyone enjoys the great indoor sport of bowl- ing. The Virginia Bowling Gardens is always ready to provide Rohians with the latest and best equipment for an evening of tenpins.” Sookey and Bill, co-captains of the Virginia Blue Devils, receive the ball used in the Region 7 Championship Finals against Duluth Central. It takes the best to make a winning team, and it takes the best to feed a winning team. Frisch’s Food Mar- ket will provide you with the best. The final results of make-up are often astonishing and very helpful in dra- matics. The results of portraits by Larson are always highly acceptable because they’re you in your very best form. For fast, expert service take your developing jobs to Larson's. Hungry for some donuts? Then why not hop in the back seat and go with Frank. Art and Ken to Turk’s Quality Bakery where you will find mouth- watering pastries and bake goods cre- ated by artists of the culinary world. Hungry? Muriel and Colleen, two unrelated Johnsons, know where to get the best food to satisfy their wants. The Holland Hotel, a favorite place among the teen age set of Virginia, is famous for their delicious chops, steaks and tantalizing Chinese dishes. Marcia and Linda are doing their Saturday grocery shopping in the pleasant and friendly atmosphere of Falkowski’s Super Market in Virginia. When heading out to the lake for your vacation, be sure to stop at Falkowski's and stock up on the best from their well-supplied shelves. These actors are playing before a very critical audience, that of a tape recorder. The Hejda Radio and Ap- pliance Store in Virginia carries tape recorders plus the best in radios, phonographs and many other elec- trical appliances for your ease and pleasure. Gym is fun, but the run between the two schools is practically always a chilly one. Susan and Marilyn are wishing right now for a warm building equipped with heating fixtures from the Virginia Plumbing and Heating. A spot can ruin one’s otherwise im- peccable appearance, but Dean isn’t worried because he knows that the Wolf’s expert dry cleaners can correct the situation in a jiffy. Wolf’s also does excellent laundering and shoe repairs at a minimum cost. Twas a rough night,’’ as Mr. Shakes- peare so nobly put it. Maybe Paul would be more comfortable reclining in a nice soft chair upholstered by Stahl and Sons Upholstery. Stahl's are noted for the neat, guaranteed furni- ture upholstery job which have brought satisfaction to all their customers. Marian and Jeanne are wishing right now, but someday that new car will become a reality. Women, as well as men drivers, know that Boyle and Mather in Virginia is the place to head for when it’s time for that dream car to come true. To be a queen you must dress like a queen, that's why Phyllis and Mari- lyn. the queens of '52. go to Johnny’s Apparel Shop for all their clothing needs. Johnny's features the latest styles in the top name brands. The best in the state, and among them is our own Jack Stromberg. of whom we are all very proud. The Maco and State Theaters are proud of their fine parade of movies and they have a right to be. for they feature the best in first-run hits. Bev Ylinen, Virginia’s popular major- ette and Pepelnjak’s luscious bake goods. Who could ask for more? That’s what you get if you stop in at Pep’s Bake Shop in Virginia, whether it be for that afternoon coffee or a take-out order. Make Pep's your baked-goods headquarters. No outfit is complete without a new hat. Charlene tries on a little number with the approval of Beverly Skorseth who agrees that Marquerites Millinery is a first stop must when you are look- ing for a new chapeau. The fine display of clothing featured in the windows of the Palace Clothing Company is just a taste of what can be found by stepping inside. To be well dressed from head to foot in latest men’s fashions, make the Palace your clothing headquarters. A hop. skip, a run, and a jump and you’re at Rodby's Food Market. Ro- hians find it a swell place for that last minute snack, and maybe a sneaker between classes. Basketball has plenty of action and it takes lots of push to get in there and fight. Ask these fellow’s and they’ll tell you how good a hearty meal tastes after a game. You, too, will enjoy a hearty meal after a game or any time when it’s prepared at Henle's Cafeteria. Ken Anderson demonstrates his skill in operating this construction monster while Ted Harvey and George Karki watch curiously. Congratulations to the graduates of '52 from the Associated Builders of Virginia. Frank Arko and Jim Lahti, co-captains of the swimming team, are active in out-door life as well as in captaining an indoor swimming team. For the best in sporting equipment, tools for every job, and household goods, stop and shop at Grande’s Hardware. The pride of VHS—that’s how we feel towards our Blue Devils. These ten heroes of the hardwood really put Virginia on the basketball map. Ketola’s Department Store, noted for the best in everything from men's shoes to women’s hats, extends congratulations to the team for a fine season. I 76 1 “Shakespeare was never like this!” Bill, Bucko and Tom relieve their study-weary minds with a quick look at the latest magazines. The Newsette in Virginia is the best place in town to get the best in reading material plus the wildest and weirdest in comic books. The best in printing is what Frank Gentilini turns out every day in the school print shop. The best in printing is daily routine, too, for W. A. Fisher Company, producers of fine yearbooks and general offset lithography. Say “fill her up! ' to smiling Bucko Grams when you drive that souped up hot rod into Grams Texaco Station in Virginia. Be good to your car and it will be good to you. Treat your car like a queen by making it a habit to stop at Grams. Best wishes for future success to the class of 1952 from the banks of Virginia. 1st NATIONAL BANK OF VIRGINIA 302 Chestnut Street STATE BANK OF VIRGINIA 401 Chestnut Street Congratulations to the Class of 1952 and best wishes for your future success. CLUETT-PEABODY AND COMPANY, INC. f79 Although Bob Pickering and Warren Sims are two out- standing athletes of VHS, their motto is still “Sit back, relax, and enjoy life”, especially with furniture from Kelly’s, the low cost economical furniture store of Vir- ginia. Whether for dress or casual wear, you get the best in quality and style in shoes that come from the Bootery in Virginia. Here Tom Bursch is being fitted by one of the shoe experts at the Bootery. Shirley Hopper knows that the quick efficient and most effective way to write a letter is by using a typewriter. For the best in typewriters, stationery, pens, pencils and other writing supplies, head for the Range Office Supply and Equipment Company in Virginia. Danny and Leota. a popular Rohian couple, are a familiar sight between classes in the halls of VHS. Danny knows that flowers tell the story and often help to straighten out those little differences. The Virginia Floral Shop features everything in plants, flowers, and knicknacks. Congra tula tions Class of '52 from the COOPERATIVES OF VIRGINIA Virginia Cooperative Society Northern Electric Co-op Association (REA) Range Consumers (Insurance Agency) Twin Pines Dairy Range Cooperative Federation Central Cooperative Wholesale (Virginia Branch) Prompt, courteous service plus a savings of better than 2, £c per gallon on a popular brand name gasoline. That’s the policy of Bailey's Town Pump. Any time of the day or night, head for Bailey's on 6th Avenue North in Virginia. Lee and Gradia pause after an evening's activities to enjoy a cool, refreshing Coke. They always say, You want a Coke, the world's most famous drink to remove that tired feeling. This delicious drink is distributed locally by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Virginia. Jimmy Lahti and Bev Skorseth cast fond glances at each other over the delicious, cold root beer served at the Trail. This popular gathering spot serves the best in sundaes and malts. As a special feature, the Trail dares you to eat a pig’s dinner . Pictures capture moments never again to be repeated, and often tell a story. This picture tells the story of tough competition and fast scoring teams in the State Tournament. For that picture of you as you are now, make an appointment with the Torala Studio. Their work will please you. If you’re looking for that ideal new summer jacket, don’t fail to see the complete stock of jackets at Alto’s Men’s Wear in Virginia. Ken Moorcfield and Lenny Haugen are well-satisfied with the looks of this ever-popular style. The well-dressed man does all his shopping at Alto's. These happy smiles on the faces of Pat and John are because they’re all ready to take off for the EI-Roy, ten miles north of Virginia on Highway 53. For the best in steaks, chicken, or just a hamburger, the El-Roy is the place to go. Tall, blond Warnie Sims, and dark, handsome Nick Nigro stop Wayne Peterson, Duluth Central’s scoring ace cold in the final game of Region 7, in which the Blue Devils tri- umphed victoriously. This fine action shot taken by the Thomas-Leonard Studio of Eveleth is just an example of their fine workmanship. Bill Gauthier shops at the corner of Chestnut and Third for the best in school and dress up wear. Here Frank Bourgin displays a fine pair of slacks with that famous Bourgin quality. INDEX THE ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT BODY SENIORS Adamovich, George, 16. 46, 50. 59, 69 Alexander, Ralph, 16 Anderson, Kenneth, 8. 16. 76. 80 Anderson. Marian. 16. 25. 39, 40. 45. 46 47. 52. 55 56 59 64. 75 Archibald, James, 16. 37, 51, 68 Arlto. Frank. 16. 37, 38. 45. 46. 51. 54. 57, 72. 74 Bantz. Lois, 16 Bardelli. Jean. 16, 40. 47. 52. 54, 56. 75 Benson. Jack. 13. 16. 32. 33. 45. 51. 60 Biss Enid. 16. 49. 50 Bowman, Martha, 9, 17 Buchin, Priscilla, 17, 47. 52. 68 Casagrande, Bernard, 17 Cvek, Gladys. 9. 17. 46. 47. 50. 54. 57. 69, 74 Donnelly, William, 17, 32, 51 Drieman, Catherine. 17, 49, 73 Engel. Bruce. 17. 70. 73 Faltinoski, Lois, 17. 46, 49 Gentilini, Beverly, 17, 47, 70, 76 Gentiiini, Frank, 17, 38. 41, 69, 77 Grams, Harold. 18. 54. 77 Grande. John. 8. 18. 37. 51. 72. 83 Greene. Robert, 18, 54 Grefenberg, Marlene, 7, 18. 47. 65 Groves. Beverly, 18. 44. 46. 47, 55. 69 Halunen, Rodney. 18. 25. 32. 34, 36. 38. 44. 45. 51. 54. 60, 62. 64. 65. 70. 73. 76. 78 Harper. William. 18. 50. 55. 73. 76. 83 Harvey, Theodore. 8. 18. 25. 44, 45, 46, 63, 64, 76. 80 Haugen, Leonard. 18, 83 Hill. Aiden, 18. 72 Hill. Beverly. 19. 49 Hoff. Barbara, 19, 47 Hopper. Shirley, II, 19, 46. 80 Jacobson, Dean, 12 ,19, 51, 74 Jarvinen, James, 19, 56. 68, 74 Johnson. Marilyn, 19, 47. 55. 59, 75 Johnson, Patrick. 12, 19, 72, 83 Johnson, Robert, 19, 32, 34, 36, 46. 51 Junnila, Howard, 19 Junnila, Ina, 19. 46, 47 Karki, George, 12, 20, 76. 80 Kobe. John. 12. 20. 37. 51. 54 Kovich, George, 13, 20, 32, 72 Krasaway. Dorothy. 20. 46. 47. 52 Lahti. James. 20. 37. 45. 51. 72. 82 LaKosky, Leonard, 20, 32. 45. 51. 59 Lakin, Marcia. 20. 44. 46. 47. 54. 56 Lambert, Roger Todd, 20, 74 Larson, Marcia. 20, 47, 50, 52, 68, 72 LePage. Thomas. 20. 32. 33. 38. 44, 45. 50. 51, 56. 57. 61. 62. 68. 70. 72 Leppala Betty, 10, 21, 46 Lovretta. Anton. 8. 13, 21 Mageau, Mary Jane. 8. 21, 47, 57. 59 Marmas. Margaret, 10, 21, 47 Martin, Margaret Ann. 21, 46. 47, 56 Maryland. Daniel. 8. 21. 32. 34. 35. 36. 38. 44, 45. 46. 51. 54. 69. 70. 75. 76. 82 McDonald, Annette, 21 Merritt. Sherran, 21. 46. 57 Miller, Marjorie, 21, 46 47, 52, 55, 68 T w i Moorefield, Kenneth, 21, 83 Mutton, Gloria, 22, 68 Nelson, Geraldine, 22, 47, 52, 62 Nigro, Nicholas. 22. 34. 38. 41. 51. 54. 63. 70, 72. 73, 76. 78 Olivanti. Violet. 22. 44. 47 Ollila, Marvin. 22 Olson. Edwin, 22. 32, 51 Olson. Ralph. 12. 22 Olson, Roy, 22 Osterberg. Ruth. 22. 47. 52. 56. 59 Ostlund, Rose Marie, 22. 44. 50. 52. 55 Pagnucco, George. 7. 23. 25 .46. 55. 56. 68. 69. 73 Pare, John, 23 Paul. Noreen. 23. 45. 46. 47. 53, 68. 69. 70 Perry, John, 9, 23. 46, 55. 65 Pietrini. Barbara. 23. 39. 40. 44. 45. 46, 47. 52. 53. 56. 62. 70 Plotnik, Geraldine, 23, 46, 47 Pointfield, Barbara, 23. 47 Prince, Jacqueline, 7, 23. 46, 73 Regnier, Nancy, 23, 52, 55, 56 Salo. Nancy. 23. 39. 40. 45. 47, 52. 53, 55. 70 Sargent, Bud, 24, 63, 68 Simonich. Mary Ann. 24. 39. 40. 44. 46, 47. 52. 56. 59 Sjoberg. Geraldine, 24. 68 Skorseth. Phyllis. 24. 39. 40. 46. 47. 52, 59. 61. 63. 73. 75 Skorseth, Robert, 24, 32. 51, 82 Softich, Robert, 24 Talaska, Marlene, 24, 46. 47. 50. 54. 68 Toman. Barbara, 24, 25, 46. 47, 52. 56. 64 Trenholm. Joan. II. 24. 45. 46. 47. 56, 59 Tuomi. Daisy. 24. 39, 40, 46. 50. 52. 57. 60. 70. 73. 78 Virshek, Martin, 25. 45. 82 Virta. Jean. II, 25, 46. 47, 50 Voightlander, Virginia, 25, 40. 47, 52, 62. 69 Wirtanen. William. 25. 32. 34, 35. 36, 38. 41. 45. 51. 63. 68. 73. 76. 82 Wujcik. Marie. 25. 46. 47. 52. 54 Ylinen, Beverly, 25. 47. 52. 55. 59. 75 Young, Barbara, 25. 47 [84] JUNIORS Abrahamson. Maiine, 26 Alaspa, James, 26 Alto. Loretta. 9. 26. 41. 48. 52. 73 Anderson. Edmund Babich, William, 26. 55 Bantz. Robert. 26 Baumgartner. Audrey, 26. 54. 55 Blake. Kenneth, 74 Bourgin. Marlene. 26. 49. 50. 55. 69. 74 Boyer, Glenn, 26. 32 Bursch. Thomas. 26. 50. 55. 57. 74. 77. 80 Charnley. Ralph, 26 Clark. Doris. II. 13, 26. 48 Clark, Thomas. 26 Crossland. Arlette. 26. 41. 48. 52, 55 Cundy. William. 37, 55 Damberg. Sheldon. 26. 41. 54. 55. 72 Desonia, Leota, 26. 40. 41, 48. 52. 69. 70 Devich. Rose Marie. 9. 26. 41. 49. 52. 54. 55. 60 Engstrom. Joan. 40 Folman, Marlene, II, 12. 26 Grande, David, 26, 54. 72 Greene. Donna. 26. 47 Hansen. Gretchen. 26. 40. 41. 49. 52 Hanson, John, 26, 54 Hayes, Margaret, 26. 41. 49. 52, 54 Helmers, Elizabeth, 26, 68 Hill. Bonnie. 26. 41, 48. 52 Hill, Robert Horne. Shirley, 26. 41, 44. 46. 48, 54, 55, 60 Hutkowski, Rose Marie, 26. 47 Jansek, Betty Lou, 26, 41, 46, 48 Jennings. Lois, 48 Johnson, Bruce, 26, 54 Johnson. Carol, 26. 40. 41. 48. 52, 61 Johnson, Colleen, 26. 41. 48. 52. 54, 74 Johnson, Gerald, 26, 72 Johnson. Gradia, 26. 40. 41. 45. 48. 52, 54, 55. 82 Johnson, Margaret 26, 52, 55 Johnson, Muriel, 10. 26. 40. 41. 48, 52, 54. 55. 82 Jorgenson, Alan, 26, 54, 55 Junnila, Ruth, 21, 40, 47 Kangas, Raymond, 26 Karakas, Louis, 26. 27, 34, 45, 68, 76 Kauppi, Carol, 26, 45, 46, 48 Kiiskinen. Lois. 26. 40. 41. 50. 52 Kivisto, Nancy, 48 Kjenaas, Nancy, 26, 54 Koebensky, Joseph, 26 Koskela. Clyde. 26. 32. 37 Krebs. Kathleen. 26. 39. 52 Kuberka, Stanley, 26 Kunze, Kurt, 26 Kutcher, Jean, 26. 40, 41, 49, 52 Langer, Robert, 26. 55 Lanquist, Ann, II, 12 Madich. Donald. 26. 27, 32. 34. 35. 36. 44. 45. 51. 54. 55. 60. 70. 73, 76 Makynen, David. 27, 72 Matko, John, 9, 26 Mattson, Ellen, 47 McBride, Ardys McBride, James. 26, 54 McCain. Margaret, 26. 40. 41. 49. 52. 55 McCavic, Barbara. 27, 41, 49, 52 McCavic, Theodore McDonald. Darlene. 27. 40. 41. 48. 52. 54. 55 Miladen, Dolores, 26, 47 Milkovich, Joseph, 26, 34, 46, 55, 76, 83 Moyle. Stuart, 26 Muskovitz, Rose Marie, 27, 48. 55 Neari, Charlene. 27. 41. 49. 52. 75 Nelson, Raymond. 27 Nesbitt. Lowell, 27 Nurmi, Shirley. 27. 48. 52 Olevich, William. 27 Olivanti, Beverly, 27 Palo. Marlene. 39. 48 Peterkin, Audrey, 27, 41, 46, 48 Peterson, Barry, 27, 69 Pfeifer, Joan. 27. 40. 41. 49. 55 Pickering. Robert. 27. 32. 41. 46. 51. 72. 80 Pierce, John, 32, 34. 36, 69, 76 Ramponi, Ronald. 27 Rathbun, Mary Louise, 27, 46. 50. 55, 69 Roivanen, Eleanor, 27 Romer, Faye, 27, 41. 49. 52 Rones, Elaine, 27, 47. 54 Roy. Robert. 27. 32. 34. 36. 51. 54. 69. 76. 83 Salter. Wilson. 32. 37. 51. 75 Schuman, Elian, 27 Serson, Veryle Ann. 10 Severson. Mary Ann, 27. 41. 49. 52 Shanedling. Ann, 27, 41. 49. 52. 55 Sher. Rosalyn. 27. 41. 50. 52. 55. 70. 73 Shoquist, Lee, 27, 37, 82 Schults, James Siegel, Marvin, 27. 50 Sims. Warren. 27. 32. 34. 35. 36. 51. 54. 69. 73. 75. 80 Skarp, Sharron, 27, 41. 48. 54 Skorseth, Beverly. 27, 41. 48. 52, 54, 55, 75, 82 Smokey, Richard. 27 Staudahar, Daniel. 27, 32, 54 Stickney, Barbara, 7. 27. 40. 45. 49. 50. 52. 53, 74 Stickney. Charles. 27. 32. 45. 51. 72, 73 Sterle, John Stromberg. Jack. 27. 32. 33. 34. 36. 41. 51, 75. 76. 78 Sundquist, Barbara. 26. 40. 41, 44. 49. 50. 52, 74 Thayer, Arthur. 32. 37. 51. 74 Thibault, Joan. 41. 49 Thomas. Joan, 26, 48. 54 Vickberg. Paul. 10. 27. 74 Vitko, Robert, Walden, Roland, 10, 27 Wallgren. Sandra. 27. 47. 52. 55 Whitmarsh. Wanda. 27. 41. 49. 52 Wovcha. Sidney [85] SOPHOMORES Abrahamson, Ronald, 28, 51 Aho, Edna, 28, 48. 63 Ahlstrand, Robert Aluni, Donald, 28 Anderson, Charles, 28, 83 Anderson. Ellen, 28, 48 Anderson, Richard L, 28 Averill, Arland, 28. 29, 54. 83 Baland, Kathleen. 28. 48. 50. 52 Bantz, Orvill, 28 Belfiori, John, 28 Bement, Shirley, 28 Benkusky, Richard, 32, 37, 51 Berger, Robert, 29. 83 Bertelson, Glenn, 28. 34, 54 Blaeser, LeRoy. 28. 32. 37. 51 Bonatto, Joseph, 28, 29. 44. 45. 83 Bonicatto, Jacquelyne, 28, 47, 52 Boril. Patricia, 68 Brinkman, Duane. 28, 72 Burnett, Bonnie Buvarp, Marlene. 28. 47. 48. 52 Caddy. Lois. 28. 52 Cadotte, Michael, 28 Carlson, Herbert, 28 Carlson, Margaret, 28. 47 Casagrande, Vita Chiaverini, Julie Chopp. Michael. 28. 29. 37, 45. 51 Chopp, Wiliam, 28 Claviter, William, 28, 51 Cundy. William. 37. 28 Curtis. Elaine, 29 Edblom, Roger Elofson, Russell Erickson, Elsa. 28. 48 Erickson, Sally, 28, 39, 47 Falkowski, Franklin, 28 Forsman, Jay, 28, 55 Fraser, Katherine, 28 Fredrickson, Charlotte, 28, 45, 47, 52, 53, 69, 70 Furu, Merle, 28 Garden, Mary, 28. 47 Gilbert, Marilyn, 28. 48, 63 Gill. John, 55 Gish. Marlene. 28. 47, 55 Grams. Marian, 28, 39 Hansen, Peter, 29 Harrio, Kenneth, 28, 55, 83 Haugen, Donna. 28. 39. 41 Hilmas, Duane, 28 Holley, Gregory, 28 Hunt. Doreen, 29. 41, 68 Irish, Robert Jaksa, Jennie, 28, 48. 52 Jaksha. Kay. 45. 47. 52 Jeffrey, Carol, 28 Joelson, Richard, 28, 83 Johnson, Earl, 9, 28 Johnson, Lawrence, 28 Johnson, Marcia, 28, 47, 52, 54, 74 Johnson, Peter, 28, 37 Johnson. Richard, 28, 54 Kendall, Marley Kippola, Carol Kortes, Judith, 28. 41. 48 Koskela, Shirley. 29. 50 Kozar, James. 28 Krasaway, Rose Marie. 28, 47 Krog, Dale, 29 Lackner. Richard, 29 Lahti, Jean, 29, 48, 55 LaKosky, Carol, 29 Lasky, Marie. 29 LePage, Janice, 29. 47. 48 Lemieux, Gerald, 29 Leppala, Lois. 29 Lind, Dale, 29 Lovretta, Mary Ann, 29 Lucarelli, Rocci, 29 Lundeen, Dorothy, 29, 45. 47, 52, 53. 54, 70 Luoma. Patricia, 29, 48 McCabe. Audrey McCain, David, 29 McKinnon, Ronald, 29, 54 Makela. Marcia. 29 Maki, Eugene, 29 Maki. Linda. 29. 47. 54. 74 Marmas. Perdica. 29, 47. 52, 68 Minelli, Jill. 29. 47. 52 Minetti, Carl, 29, 32, 55 Mustonen, Joan, 29 Nelson, Vernon, 37 Nigro, Elaine, 29 Olkkola, Shirley. 29. 52 Ollila. Jean. 29. 47. 52 Papin, Bareth, 29 Pentilla, Philip, 29 Perala. Marilyn, 29, 47. 52. 74 Peterson, Houghton, 29, 55 Pietrini, Theodore Pryan, Edwina, 29, 54 Putzel, Margaret, 29. 45. 48. 52 Rathbun, Carol, 29, 55 Raukar, Barbara, 29, 48, 52 Reid. Richard Rikala, Ronald Robinson, Rodney, 29, 32, 51, 54, 72 Rodby, Kenneth Ronkainen, Robert Scarrott, Gloria, 29. 48. 52 Schuman, Susan. 29. 74 Sharp. Karl, 29. 54. 83 Simon, Janice, 29. 48. 52, 54 Simonson, Doris, 29, 48 Sklasz, Jeanette. 29, 48 Skorseth, Charles Smith, Allan, 75 Staff, Gwendolyn, 29. 48. 50. 52. 70 Staudahar, Margaret, 29, 47, 52 Tausch, Helen. 29 Tieberg, Jon Turja, Edward. 29 Virta, Karen, 29 Vukelich, Barbara, 29 Wallgren, Karen, 29. 47 Wiedenhoft, Diane, 29. 47, 52 Wiklund, Rosa Lee, 29, 49, 55 Williams, James, 29, 54 Zukosky, Shirley, 29 I 86] Roosevelt High School is located in the heart of the City of Virginia on the site of the old Roosevelt grade building which it re- placed. Construction of the building was completed in 1929 at a cost of $485,000. The new structure was intended as a three year high school to accommodate those students who were attending overcrowded classrooms in what is the present Virginia Junior College. In the second semester of 1928-1929, when the first students moved into the Roosevelt building, the enrollment was 883. The peak enrollment came in 1932-1933, when Roosevelt High School accommodated 1,072 students. The present enrollment is 344. The most outstanding feature of the high school is the swimming pool which is centrally located in the dominant portion of the build- ing. The simple, graceful, modern lines of this huge seventy-five foot pool make it one of the finest high school pools in the State of Minnesota. This fine building, kept in excellent repair, will serve the people of Virginia for many years to come.