Rushford High School - Valley Legend Yearbook (Rushford, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1937 volume:

. . . • J : • Published by the SENIOR CLASS RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOL RUSHFORD, MINNESOTA I FOREWORD Oh! friends remembered, scenos forever dear Remembrance hails you with her warmest tear! Drooping she'bends o'er pensive fcncy’s urn To trace the hours which never can return. ----Byron The hours that wo have spent within the walls of Rvshford High School will always bo a lingering memory. The fires of friendship which hav boon kindled in the halls and class rooms of our school will ovor be kopt alive. And so, may this annual, in the years to come, help U3 to revive the joys ar.d thoughts and experiences th t have made our high school life so plo. sant. When time, which steals our years away, Shell steal our pleasures too, Tho momory cf the past will stay And half our joy ronuv. f DEDICA' HENRY DRUMMOND MC KAY 1867-1937 CROSSING THE BaR Sunset and evening star, And one clour cull for me'. And may there be no moening of the bur, When I put out to see.. But such a tide as moving seems sleep, Too full for sound and foum, When that which drow fro,: out the bound-loss doc-p Turns again homo Twilight and evening bell And after th..t the durkl And may there be no 3adnoss of farewell, WhGn I embark} For though from out our bourne of tine and placo The flood nay boar me far, I hope to sco my Pilot face to face Y hen I have crossed the bar. -Tennyson € APPRECIATION For iruch'of the success and enjoyment of our high school life we wish to thank Hr. Hansen, our superintendent, whose sincere interest in both students and work, v;hose earnest efforts, and whoso high principles hav9 secured for us a more efficient place of learning. To the members of the Board of Education, to whose tireless labors and patient efforts in providing the best of opportunities v e and the school ov e so much, wo also wish to extend our dcop appreciation. Lastly, wc wish to thank the members of the present faculty and all teachers who have traveled with us on our journey through school, for they have net only guided us along the paths of learning but have enriched our lives with cherished memories. • • • • • • • i - i V % t • I � • Foreword Dedication ’• •••� Appreciation � • ' Contents Tho Staff ■ ■ Our Now Building Faculty Soniors ' • ’ Hieroglyphics Our Hopes A Look Backward A Look Forward Our Bequests Our Gang in Verse Our Gang in Prese .......... Our Dramatic'Efforts• A Senior's Dilemma - Juniors ' � • The Banquet Sophomores ' ' Freshmen . s . . , Activities • Sports ‘1 ' Music Soil of Honor XYZ' Club • • Ripples Kalendar Autographs 1 id % g-i H H p lii 3 y y.K Editor-in-chief . . Faculty............... Sports Editors • • � Seniors. «•• .« The History. . « . � The Poem ...... The Will ............ The Prophecy . . . The Class Play . . . Underclassmen Juniors. . . . Banquet, . . , . Sophomores . . , . Freshmen « , 4 « • Music. ••••.. Dramatics, . . , . . Ripples. , . 4 4 XYZ.................. Kalendar Roll of Honor, , , , Art................, . Typists. , .......... Faculty Advisor , . Dorothy Eggen ,Betty Iverson fPaul Colbenson Hillard Torgerson .Mildred Fossen •Ruth Nordgaard .Dorothy Eggen fElaine Marker Paul DuMond .Olga Mae Scott .Ardell Johnson • .Meredith Highum . Ruth Olstad . .Ruth Kjos « ( Joyce Johnson Bernice Quamen • .Norman Mindrum . .Winifred Cummings . .Martha Parish • .Henrietta Vitse • .Paul, Blanchfield � .Thelma Moran • .Dorothy Eggen.-, Barbara Aim . iFrances Highlcn j Betty Iverson (_Thclma Moran • .Ursula K. Stohly Real izing that an addition would have, to be 'builtf bo-sthc former chofl building, local authorities, in February, 1935 brought the proposed issue to the voters of the city in a special election to f.eterfniho if the necessary bopds could be sold. In the election residents signifipd by a large majority that thoy v cro heartily in- favor, of the addition, and bonds to the- extent of $30,000 were then sold, this sum . t being the amount that vras called for in the drawings by the architect, i • ' , ‘ • , 1 � • • i • Host unfortunately, however, difficulties were encountered as soon as bids'were-called Due to errors in the original drawings, the lowest bid submitted was for approximately $46,000, whereas the original sum voted was for only $30,000; Faced with this problem, local authorities were uneble to continue with the plans. They wore givep their -choice of doing two things, either calling for another bond election, or else applying to the Fodoral Government for aid through the Public Yi'orks Administration. They selected the latter -course, •• ’ . The application for aid was first sent in early in tho spring. No definite action scorned to be given tho application, although everything possible wc.c done to that end. 0n September 11, word was received that tho. project had been rejected by Harry L, Hopkins, fodoral director of the FV A, With that report, Rushfordites.practically throw away their last hope that any fbdoral aid v;ould bo given, I ’ ' . However, not daunted by this report, the Board of Education continued thoir efforts fop official sanction Thus, after months of delay, reports of refusal, and other expressions to the effect that' federal aid would not ho given to this city in tho construction of the proposed school addition, residents of Rushford wero surprised t9 extreme limits when word v.cJ? passed about that the Federal Government hud upproved the project and that fund3 amounting to $ 25,950 would be immediately allocated to this city. After all legal matters, including the call for bids, had been taken care of, late in November, 1935, actual construction -was started. Work on the'building proceeded at a rapid pace, and on Friday morning, April 17, 1936 the laying of the corner stone, a traditional, ceremony accompanying the erection of any important building, was solemnized when Mr. M; Johnson, Chair- _• man of the Board of Education,‘laid the'corner stone -f the ■ new school addit'on TK3 following p-ogram was given daring the coua e'e of th.) m:i i.rg s ioromony: Kister of Ceremonies....................Supt. J. T. Hanson Our School ........................... High School kBand Director, Everett 0. Goli Invocation ...... ....... J£ov. N. L. Otterstad Pastor, Rushford Lutheran Church Abide With Me ..................... High School Band Laying of the Cornerstone .......... Mr. M. Johnson Chairman, Board of Education Resume of Eloction and Building Events. • Supt. J. T. Hanson America ...... ............... Audience Accompanied by School Bapd „ Benediction .... «� «.« ..« «« Rev. N. L. Ottorstad Supt. J. T. Hanson, in the talk whioh he gave, spoko of the sevon cardinal objectives of Eduoetion, and explained that with the completion of the new building, it would bo stush easier to carry out theso objootivos, and that evory student who attends tho Rushford school is going to profit by the facilities .thus provided. Ho paid espocial tributo to tho people of Rushford, through whoso efforts the now building was undo possible. Although it was not fully oguipppd and the dedioation � -SNisis had not been held, tho new building was put to constant use throughout tho year. All basketball games woro held in it, fcho oporotta was presontod on the now stage, band concert and PTA moetings were held in it, and on March 3,4,5, and 6 it housed the hundreds of people who cano from far and near to the District Basketball Tournomant. On Thursday, March 18th, the Dedication Exorcises were hold in tho auditorium. Open houso was held during the aftor-noon for visitors and patrons, and in the evening the following program was presented: Vrc siding officer. ..... Superintendent Joseph T. Hanson1 Concert Music. . . .7:30-8:00.............Rushford School Band Director, Everett 0. Goli Invoctxt io� ........................ Rev. George Stanley '■ Polish Folksong .......................... Byreoson Troharno Girls' Glee Club ..... Helon Brohaugh, Director Presentation of the Building . David L. Jacobson, Architect Acceptance for the District..................Mr. } . Johnson Chair-nan. Boar 1 rf Education A Moonlight Might . ..... .................. Gunnar Wecncrborg Boys' Glee Club ...... .Evorett Goli. Diroctor Dedication Address .............. Dr. John Gunderson Rockwoll Vigil ............................... F, Melius Christiansen Lixed Chorus ................ Helen Erohaugh, Director Groutings fron tho Alarmi.............Dr. Charles Ralph Drako America ........................................... Audi once Benediction, . ........................... Rev. George Stanley Instrumental Music....................... Rushford School Band Yihon tho walks have boon laid and tho landscaping about the building has boon completed, the toted cost of the now addition to the school will bo approximately £72,000. This will include aim st '.2,000 for legal costs and preliminary expanses, over $2,000 far tho acquisition af c. site, and approximately 04-000 for engineering, architectural and supervision foes. The throe min construction contracts. General, Heating and Plumbing, and Electrical, total almost $54,000, and equipment costs aro a little under1 $10,000. During the past fifty-five years, seven-hundrod o.nd seven students have graduated fram tho Rushford City Schools. These graduates, and other students who have attended here, havo been thankful to the pooplc of the community for tho educational opportunities which have bocn providod. Wo are not forgetful of the sacrifices which have been made and must bo made by the poopi f the School District in providing end maintain!' these better educational opportunities. Jv..f= v t -iur-sor -------------------------University of Minn. n.’r.i, Administration, Supervision Tc rtuderts and teachers he is a good friend, .Hi fo d- shford High School all effort does bend To -oorvise well and administer wiSe, So our school is the best, although small in size. Ursule IC. St eh] y----------------------------Carleton College. Principal, Social Sciences, Biology In teaching us Science she really does shine, And as our principal we all think she's fine. The class play3 she coaches with skill very groat, When there's work to be done, she never is late, i ‘ Helen F. Brohough-------- -------------------University of Minn. English, Glee Clubs She teaches the Glee Clubs to sing to the skits; The people stand around and praise with ’0, My’s . In English with knowledge she's certainly blest; Great wonder we ever pass one of her tests. Everett 0. Goli------------------------------St. Olaf, College. Band Instructor, Modern History, Ec. Geography The baton he does flourish, and everyone plays Sweet music of varied and beautiful layh In summer he lingers for golf and for bund, and perhaps, -vho may know, to win a maid's hand. Katherine E. Baui.ann—•— ------------------ University of Minn. English I, Algebra, Jr. High School As a teacher shers liked by all girls and boys; On every occasion she maintains her poise. With kindness she treats all who happen her way; Her presence alone mukv-s a pleasanter day. •i Natalie 5. Orf eld—h-r------r-.-r--------University 'rf Minn Home Sconomi'cs, Chemistry V ith aiaii i'and bases whe makes strange compounds In the lab from which comes the queerest of sounds. In sev i' g and oooking she also concocts The ne vest of dishes, and prettiest of frdcks. Sine. J . Lund-------------------——University of Minn, Commercial V.’heu a pink's being clayed, we know wo can Mare Ulna Lund, whoso smiles are always the saizo; In typing our- budgets we strain each nerve coll, Because sne g-'vor A's if we do our work well. 'Arthur L. Sand-----------------------—St. Olaf College Athletics, General Science, Anciont story As a coach ho is one of whom wo are proud; He’s blcndo haired with-blue eyes and not at all loud; From St. Olaf ho camo with record so fine, And ho has taught the'boys how to hold that line. Robert Cochran-----------------------------University of Minn, Industrial Arts, Geometry, Algebra P.c figures, ht ham er3, and drav s many pl ns, For his students make things out of old tin cans; When ho speaks, his remarks ars tempered with wit; To our en.4cypont of school he adds his bit, t Helen P. Jensen----------------------- University of .'inn. General business Whenever an extra is needed in school, To call Mrs, Jenson is the usu:.l rule. She teaches tho Pro6hmen a few-of the ways To use in business tho rest of their days. MOTTO: “LIFE IS WHAT WE MAKE FLOWER: FORGET-ME-NOT COLORS; BLUE AND SILVER °lt,| II l o UC OV.4 5TfMt'� ,P«rtn. . J.T.Hm� 6oi� bo� T foC 'Own W? 'Upc ’Cy (Vjc 1 %n (_ floueu (I.CMSP Ooc ’ ■' 'flflVW0' � «� «''fN ' vsTS ' Jo? _A_s { y r r ay yXo uf l y r - MJi $ jU e -r i£Lo - - ?■ j£lJ %??{. (( ' C Ly jJ rnA 7 ) ayTr (JouaJL c X- UL yytsrv j 4s7sC $ £jX- XLJ-Os l - t y?(rtt T n- r' Q JL W -f i c jt( cT XAs r UaXZ . t 4 K • i. « % , •� • % • I. I I % • • % - • _ • • • H • 4 % Aim, Barbara Bobbie1 I’ll take my chances with the v orld and do the best I con. 51ee Clat-i,2.3,4 Jperrt 2 ■ ,4' } • ate i,!”tir J i ist- 2 3,4 0 .nt' c. 1 Sextet‘ ,- ' • Dramat i c Club-3,2,5 Class Play Band-3 Ripple Staff-4 Annual Stiff Student Council-4 Class Treasurer-2 Athletic Association Secretary-4 Blonchfield, Paul 1 Simp His face was like a benediction. Basketball-1,2,3,4 Football-1,2,3,4 • Baseball-2,3,4 Budmon, Mary This world was not made for worry but for fun. Glee Club-1,2 Operetta-1,2 ■ Cantata-2 XYZ-1,2,3,4 Colbenson, Paul Paulie Mon of talent are men for occasions. Valedictorian National Honor Society American Legion Award Four-Year Honor Roll Football-2,3,4 Baseball-2,3 Annual Staff 1 Class Treasurer-3 Class Presidont-4 Cummings, Winifred . Winnie” Whore .interests meet, friendship? • start. Dramatic Club-1 , XYZ- 2,3,4 ■ Annual Staff Dragvold. Verna ' ' ' , her thoughts make hcb byessspapkle:and hor lips smilo. Gloc Club-1,2,3,4 .. . , ( V. State I'usic Cpntcstr2,3,4 . •• t Declamatory Contost-1 • ( XYZ-1,2,3,4 , t ■ J • •’ I I DuMonG, Paul ' - You sec, T .a my own inspiration,,V Gloc CJuu-1,2,3,4 ’ ..Oporotta-2,3,4 • Cantatarl . 'State l.usic Contcst-3,4 ( Class Play Eggen, Dorothy . Dort She's true to her work, hor word and her friends. Solutato ian .• , .. National Honor Society,. . : American Legion Award . . Citizenship Award Four-Yoar Honor Roll Glco Club-1,2,3,4 Stato L’usic Contost-2,3,4 C ant at a-1 Opcrotta-2,3,4 GirlSS Soxtotto-1,2,3 Girls' Trio-3 Dramatic Club-1,2,2,4 Trofcs.-3 See.-4 Class Play One Act Play-1 Declamatory Contost-1,2 3,4 XYZ-1,2,3,4. Trcas.-3 Sec.-4 Band-3,4 Librarian Ripplos Staff-1,2,3,4. Managing Editor-4 Annual Staff-Managing Editor Class Prosidont-1 Athletic Association President Student Council-Prosidont Ekorn1 Ekorn, Kenneth I have no tir.o for girls cr fane; To sing svroet music is my aim. Gloo Club-1,2,3,4 Operotta-1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club-1,3 Class Vice President-1 Fossen, Mildred ,:im YTork, friends and fur.-1 enjoy thorn, all. Four-Year Honor Roll 0porcttr.-2 Gloo Club-1,2 Cantata-1 Dramatic Club-1,2,3,4 Claes Play Doclami.tory-2 Annual Staff .. . • , Class Treasurer-1 Class Sccretary-3 Highlon, Frances Ffank Eternal sunshine on her head. Gloo Club-1,2,4 ; • Operctla-1,2,4 Dramatic Club-4 XYZ-1,2,3,4 Humble, Norma In her quietness there is a charm.'’ XYZ-1,2,3,4 Iverson, Betty Drive on tho the roads be.rugged. Glee Club-1,2,3,4 Operetta-2,3,4 Cantata-1 State Kusic Cont;.st-2,3 Girl3' Sextette-1,2,3 Girls’ l’rioi 3 Dramatic Club-1,2,3,.4. Pros.-4 Class Play Cheer Lcador-2,3,4 XYZ-2,3,i-Pros.-3 Ripple Staff-3 •Annual Staff Vico President of class-1 President of class-3 'idar ie Jacobson, Marjorie The liveable sort. Lanesboro High School-1,2,3 Basketball-1,2,3 Glee lub-l,4 Dramatic Club-4 Junior Class P]ay-3 XYZ-4 Johnson, Ardell Laughing is contagious when one's aroujfid ardell. Cant atu-1 Glee Club-1,2,3,4 Dramatic Club-1 Class Play , .. .. State Music Conxcst-3,4 Jorgens, Caroline lilcos fun-and Winnie. Gleo 'Club-1,2 Dramatic Club-1 XYZ-2,3,4 Jorgens, William Slim Tut! Tut! my man, the girls vjon't hurt you! 'ootbull-2,3,4 Class secretary-4 Murker, Elaine Her work's done well, and always done. Honor Roll-4 year Glee Club-2 Operetta-2 State Music Contest-2 , • Class Play XYZ-1,2,3,4 annual Staff Class Sccretary-1 . , Millie, Muynurd . .''Millie Now that it's over, I think I'll begin. Glee Ciub-1,3 . , • Dramatic Club-1,2,3,4 , Vice President of Class-2 Windrum, Norman Norm Vl-ways the fond lover ho has portruy.od, In ploys and operettas in which ho haa playod• National Honor Society C7tironship Award Four'your Honor Roll ?• fl’.a t v lV l,2,3,4 Oj.ee C2,4 Ore ut -2,3,4 O..,. U wl .'►ate Centcst-2,3 0:.n-3r PIvy Band-?. ,1,3,4 Trousuror-4 Student Council Hhit tic Association TroaSuror-4 Mo-ar, T� r?lov. Tim It pays to look well. Nation -1 Honor Society ' ' Four-Year Honor loll 0pc7'f-ti,a-2,3,4 Glee Club-1,2,3,4 Girl's Soctette-l,2,4 State Music Contests,3 Dramatic Club-2,3,4 X'iZ-1,2,3,4 Vice Pros.-3 Trc-aS.-4 Band-3 Ripples Staff-Associate Editor-4 Annual Staff Close President-2 Class Trouguror-4 Nordgaura, Ruth Ruthie What I think I must,speak. Four-Yo r Honor holl Glee Club-1,2,3,4 Operetta-2,3,4 Cantata-1 Sto e Contest-2,3 XYZ-1,2,3,4 Class Historian-1,2,3,4 • 1 . . . •, ■ Parish, Martha Perry Altho I am young I scorn to flit Upon the wings of borrowed wit. Dramatic Club-1,2,3 See.-4 XYZ-1,2,3 Pres.-4 Cheer Leader-1 Orchestra-1 Ripples Staff-4 Qvu-rvo, Henry . Hunk Athletics is ray fuvor ts dessert. Footbull-1,2,3,4 Busk6tbull-1,2,3 Cuptuin-4 Busebull-2,3,4 Golf chumpion -t Preston-2 Cluss Pluy Reishus, Robert Rob Tho old rauo3tro una ull hi3 luds. Honor Roll-4 your Footbull-2,3,4 BuScbull-2,3 Busketbell-2,3,4 Glee Club-1,2,4 Stute Music Contest-2,4 Oporettu-4 C-ntutu-l Orchestru-1 Bund-2 Pres.-3 u.rterm-stcr-4 Rislovo, Joseph Joe If footb_.ll were rausic, Jb'c would' be the whole br_S3 bund: Footbull-1,2,3 C-ptc.in-4 Busketbull-3,4 All district guurd in Football-4 C3._ss Pluy Secretary of clu53-2 Scott, Hue Olgu Scotty H..p yy urv I-; from cure I urn free, Why .ron't t.oy _il content like me? C.luaoniu-1,2,3 Four-Ye-.r Honor Roll Glee Club-1,2,3,4 Operettu-1,2,4 Stute Music Contest-3,4 Dr.- ;utic Club-4 athletic Club-1 ‘ .. Cunt, tu-3 Junior Cluss Pluy-3 Cluss Pl-y XYZ-4 Annuc.1 St..ff Cluss President-1 Stephenson, Cm-rlos Chuck For bigger nd hotter re.ilrouds,-soc me. Footb .11-1,2,3,4 Basebull-2,3,4 Torgerson, Hillard Life’s no bettor if we worry, Life’s no longer if wo hurry. Footbc.11-1,2,3,4 B-sobo.11-2,3,4 Dremi.tic Club-4 Cluss Ploy Vigness, Oscar Ossie I don’t think much, but I tdk e-lot. Football-2,3,4 Busobull-2,3,4 Vitse, Henrietta In public walks lot who will shine or stray, I'll silent steel thru life in my own way. XYZ-1,2,3,4 - t OUR HOPES Elaine M. '■A husband, wonderous, rich and good. Ardcll «T. A gun, a dog and bacherlorhood. Thslma K A nurses' cap atop her curls. Norma H. Satins, siika, and pricoloss pearls. Joe R. A sailor’s life on the Open sea. Earbora A. A schoolnu'am's desk nd dignity. Dorothy E. A teacher too— Homo Ec. of course. Kenneth E. To be a cop upon the force. Paul D. A bright political caroor. Henry Q. The monoys of a financier. Norman M. A term or two as president. Maynard Tho carofreo life of an idle gont. Ruth N. A v ife Y ho cooks like mother cooks. V innoy C, . Tho authorship of ninety books. Y m. J. To scrawl B. A. bohind his name. Rob R. In orchestras to win great fame. Hillard T. A var to win with great renown. Francos H. Tho hoart of every boy in town. Mildred World wide fame as a movie star. Chas. S. To be admitted to the bar. Paul C. A scholarly professor's chair. Vorna D. -1 handsome duko or millionaire. l a ry B. A beayty shop ’ that's. bound to rato C- rolyn J. A pot of rouge-a beau, a date. Clga lac S. To be tho v onder of tho tcge. Betty I. j n music circles all tho rige. L rjorio «J. To v rite tho song-?hits of her ago. Henrietta V. To cook—.lasl — for Robert K. Mart hr P. To read munch svoot life away. Paul B. . : i- ’ic 'to a second Sadie Guost. Osc'r V. To hear no more of quiz or t cst. u , ✓ LOOKING INTO THE PAST I wonder if the member of the -1937 graduating class can picture themselves .twelve years ago when they entorod first grade under the direction of Elsie Liagols-son. On Soptcmbor 7, 1925, our class entered the school building accompanied by their mothers. The building soomod to bo an enormous structure when compared with their own homes in which they had spent the first six years of their livos. The little girls vioro drossod in • bright colored Mother Hibbard dresses. The boys woro short velvet trousers and pongee blouses with ruffled collars and cuffs. The first day wont all right for our mothers were with us. But the second day was not quite so gay for it was tho first time in our young lives that we could not run homo whenever wo wanted to. Our class roll at that distant time wa st Joan Aarsvold Barbara Aim Harry Arnold Elida Bratland Geraldine Brink Milford Colboiijson Winifred Cummings Dorothy Eggcn Mildred Fosson Maynard'Hcnzo Betty Iverson Rudolph Iverson Walter Johnson Maxine Larson Thelma M0ran Ruth Nordgaard Martha Parish Donna English Henry Quarvo Robert Roishus Joseph Rislovc Bruce Skarstad Francis Woxland . )• . ? . v. • Aftor spending; a sumar vacation full of vigorous play, wo returned to school and entered second gro.de which wa3 taught by Ruth Johnson. Hiring this year the following pupils were added to our class: Paul Rlanchfiold, Robert Chilson, Vernon Janes However, we lost sevon pupils, Joan Aarsvcld, Kaynard onze, Donr.a English, Harry Arnold, Rudolph Ivorson, Rrancis Woxland, and Tholna Moron In grade III, where we had Gladys Prinzir.g as a toachor, wo gained fivo pupils,—Paul Cclbenson, Janes Otis, Carol Vitsc, Henrietta Vitsc, and Grace Thonpson, This year wo lost only one pupil, L'ilford Colbcnson, In fourth grade, with Marion Rrockow a3 our teacher, we had only one nano takon off our class roll—that of Grace , Thonpson. Our fifth stop in obtaining an education was r.ado under the direction of Gonevn Sclvig Hero we added Paul. PuJ-ond, Elaine Marker, Oscar Vi-ness, Korr.it Flattur, nd Tholna Horan to our class list. We lost Ooraldino Brink and Carol Vitso, In sixth grade wo lost Vernon - bncr. Lostor Janos, Bernice HcnSon, and Stanley Hoiland joined our class. Our tco.chor in the sixth grade was Ruth Lachor. Tie ontored the sovonth grade with a feeling of pride, •'•his pride was increased by three words written cn our nathc-natics books. They were: Junior High Schacl. This was also the first year in which we took cur first State Board Exonination, That surely was a great event. H ro vre lost four pupils: Rcbort chilson, Maxine Larson, Korr.it Flattun, and Lester Jar.os. Vie gained seven pupils, howevor: Arthur Ebner, Clarence Hclgerson, Ardell Johnson, Caroline Jorgens, “illian Jergons, Eldicus Shipstead, and Helen Overland. At last wo had taken our final stop in the gre.dosl The next novenent would take us twonty-fivo stops higher.'in tho world, both physically and r.ontally, wo thought. In the oighth grade, with Thora Magolssor. as cur toachcr, rur class roll was thirty, ccnpcxod with the twenty-three who enrolled with us cn that eventful day aight years before. Vie had grown in nunber as woll as in size. The pupils lost wero Holcn Overland, Vornen Janes, and Clarence Hclgcrson. Wo added to our increasing class roll Noma Hunblo, Frank Littlo and harlos Stephenson. We had started first grade -under the direction of Elsie Lagelssen and ccnpleted the grades under tho direction of her sister, Thora Mcgelsscn. Now, at last, we were ready to start again, only this time it was to start the first year in high school. On September 5, 1933 the following Green Freshies sought their way into the high school assembly! Barbara' Aim Gynther Anderson Paul Blanchfield Eli da fcratl-.nd Paul Colbonson Winifred Cummings Verna Dragvold Paul DuMond Arthur Ebnor Dorothy, Eggen Mildred Foss'en Ruth Hatlbvig Frances Highlen Norma Humble Betty Iverson Ardell Johnson Audrey Johnson L'inerva Jolnson Caroline Jorgens Eleanor Markegard Elaine Marker Robort McManimon Vincent McManimon Maynard Millie Norman Mindrum Thelms Horan Ruth Nordgaard Juno 01stad Helen Gverland Martha Parish Honry Qu rve Robert Reishus Josoph R’islovo Eldious Shipstead Charles Stephenson Hillard Torgerson Oscar Vigness Henrietta Vitse Solma Waadovig 'William Jorgens At any time wo expected to be called into a room with a committee of Seniors, and wo were. It was the beginning of a real initiation. Every day at noon the Freshman boys could be soon kneeling at the foot of tho Seniors and polishing their sho.es. The girl§ wore requested to braid their hair and tie each braid with a green ribbon; wear a green bow ground their necks; and wear one of tv o different kinds Of shoes, preferably, one dark and the othor light. Wo also wore a blue or red bandana handkerchief, pinned with the largost safety pin v o could find. After dressing to please the Seniors for almost four weeks, we felt thoroughly initiated. So did our mothers, for they had to braid our hair every morning. This period of torture camo to a close on Friday the thirteonth of October. On this samo evening the Seniors gave us our initiation party. We then started to plan our return party. We decided that ovoryong of us should havo a part in tho entertainment so ©o.ch one wore Somo kind of costume for tho amusement of tho rest. At last we succeeded in getting through tho most droadod year in high school. We were over and done,with the Groon Freshy stage of our kigh school career. Wo could now v atch the Seniors initiate the Froshmon without squirming ourselves. Tho prido and dignity for which tho Seniors are noted began to develop during this year. Our sophomore year was uneventful, as most sophomore years are, One event of importance stands out and that was our class picnic which was held at Myrick Pork. The following fail found us juhicrs. Instead of waiting until the Senior ydar tc got our class rings, v o decided to get a class ring in our junior yoar. tie hcpod to ostablish a prccodont by doing this. Tho main event during this year wa3 tho customary banquet for the Senior class. Y e tried to make it roprosont u ship as much as pcssiblo, by using small paper beats for nut-cups end anchors for place cards. At laet wo gained the privilege of being callod Seniors. .Vo still haven't boon ablo tc figure cut the reason for that doacriptivo phrase ccncoitod • Kcst cf us didn’t fool that way and we hepo that we have proved by actions that vo didn't. The graduating class Barbara- Aim Paul Ela’nchfiold Mary Budnon Paul Celbonscn xinifrod Cummingc Verna Dragvcld Paul DuMcnd Dorothy Eggon Kenneth Ekcrn Mildred Fosson Francos Highlon Nc rma'Humble Betty-Iverson • Marjcrio Jacobsen rdoll Johnson of 1936-37 includos: Cere lino Jorge ns William Jorgens Elaino Marker Maynard Millip Nc rrar.n Mind rum Tho lira Moron - .. Ruth Ncrdgaard Martha Parish Henry Quervo Robert Rcishus Joseph Rislovo • Charlo3 Stephenson Olga liao Scott Hillard Tcrgorspn ■: Oscar Vigness Henrietta Vitse as was cxpc-ctc-d, tho senior year was tho busiest .one of all. rfc took cur pictures .at Lanesbcrc on April 10. Vo hpd a picnid dinner along and spent .tho day thoro. Thon, top,’ there was the usual discussion about invitations, calling, cards, and pictures among the Seniors, � ... After weeks cf endless practice cur Class;Play, Phantom Tiger , was given on the evLnings cf May 1,3 and 14. It was d very clever presentation cf a difficult and mystifying.situation. Tho.chills cf tho mystery woro relieved by,touches cf humor. - • • . , . Class Day’Exorcises will be hold on Juno .2. Baccalaureate Services •■•ill be hold on the evening of Juno 6, in the auditorium, with Rev. Cvlquchcun preaching the sermon.. Cimmoncomont Exercises will be June 11 in the Auditorium. Rev. William WhitBitt, -pastor cf tho First Congregational Church cf Winona Will deliver the Commencement address. We, tho ghaduatos cf 1937, fool highly honored that our class, the 55th and the largest tc graduate from Rushfcrd High School is tho first to graduate in tho new auditorium. LOOKING INTO THE- FUTURE TRl-COUNTY-RECOkD , .. June 15, 1950 ' A new feature hue -been added to this paper beginning with this issue, Advice to the Love-Lorn , written by that great specialist Barbara Aim. Paul Blanchfield's Clarissa , is as popular now as Mickey Mouse was in the 30 s. His comic strip, Nickles from the Skies , running in every paper is to be found on the back page. Martha Parish has invented a cellaphano mattress so she tan see if there is anyone under her bed without getting up. Olga Mae Scott, wizard stenographer, has' applied for the position U3 secretary for tho 3tuto hospital at Rochester. Anyone, who took two years of shorthand, in high school, is «.pt to apply for the job. Everyone is doing the Oscar-role , tho new dance creation by that international team—Oscar Vigness and Dorothy Egten. (And Dort, always grumbled sho couldn't d -nce.) Yesterday I found radio's most popular lyric soprano, Betty Iverson, in a dimo store buying toy coal trucks-- two of them. The brilliant journalist, Norman Mindru, has just left for the pouceful country where ho intends to write poetry. It brings to mind those daily lectures on how much he loved the country and poetry. •. A ;a Instead of Santa Dropping out cf your fireplaco, don't be surprised to find Mildred Fossen. (Poor dear! She just couldn(t got oVor tho class play) In private life sho runs tho F D Tea Rooms. The librarian, Ruth Nordguard, has just informed me she h«-s the now book, Wy Women Prefer Blondos , written by that dashing author, Caroline Jorgons. Ladies, save your p'ennies and have Rushford s Don Juan show you the town, Charles Stephenson has just started a Ladies Escort and Guide Service. If you want an afternoon of thrills, you'll go to hoar Robert Reishus' accounts of his adventures in the wilds of Africa, He tells how ho faced savagos and boasts armed only with his trombone, but not once was he in any danger Thelma Moran recently broke the world's rocord as typist and stenographer, Tho famous daro-devil drivoV, Joseph Rislovo who got his start on tho raoo track at ProstOn, will be here in porson for tho Fourth of July colebration. It is said of Mary Budmon, famous artist's nodol, that sho looks in tho mirror and wonders what the othor six wondors of tho world are doing, Tho model homo of Paul DuMond won tho national Our Future Homos Contest prize, Tho house was displayed vory exfortly by Hillard Torgorson and Verna Dragvold, Hillard gavo a very amusing demonstration of how our parents used to wash dishes. Francos Highlon modolod clothes designed by Winifred Cummings in Elaine Marker's Salon Friday afternoon. Two vory indopondont womon, Henrietta Vitso and Marjorio Jacobson, have started a poultry farm, Marjorio doos tho ■trucking and Honrictta makes that famous Chicken ala King's Ley , Two of the candidates for� prosident, Paul Colbonson, Donoorat, and Maynard Millio, Communist, woro soon last night at William Jorgcns Rod Horse Hotol , whoro Norma Humble is hostess, Tho clever reporter, Honry Quarvo, has finally got a life story from tho radio and scroon star, Kcnnoth Ekcrn, (Ron's first audition was in tho 30's at Yf.K.B.H.) Ardoll Johnson, another victim of tho class play, may bo soon most 'anytime—chasing bugs and bats. BEQUESTS OUR We, the Senior Class erf 1937, Rushford High School, being of jubilant mind and joyous memory do blithely improvise and publish this, our first will, and devise as happily as is seniorically possible to dispose of our interests, personal and otherwise, to various beneficiaries named in the succeeding pages. To the School Eoard we leave our undying gratitude for this building. To Lir. Hanson, we leave this supply of gum to be used when and only all other methods of persuasion fail. To Mrs. Stehly, we leave this book of rules which wo have carefully and thoughtfully devised. These rules are original and their U3e will solve all the problems of discipline. Ue bequeath to the faculty our notebooks that they like so much to have us keep. • • To the Juniors, no give this deed which gives thorn full 'oossossion of the soats noarost the south windows in the Study Hall. I, Barbara Aim, do will and bequaath tho innocent look on my face to liolvin Dolalie. I, Paul Blanchfiold, do will and bequeath my ability to draw to Bertram Hovland. I, Mary Budnon, do will and bequeath my. ability to take things with a smilo to Madeline Thompson. I, Paul Colbonson, do will and bequeath my rocord of A’s to whomever can make tho best uso of it. I, Y inifred Cummings, do will and b'oqueuth my leng fin- . g-.ro to Hclin Celt� ccen. I, Voma Dra?void, do will and bequeath my ticklishness tc Elizabeth Crandall. I, Paul Dulond, do will and bequeath my electrical experience and literature to 1 ilton J .cobson providing he makos good uso of it. I, Dorothy Sggen, do will and bequeath' my ability to work there-by gaining honors, to Clarence Eekelson.. I, Kenneth Skern, do will and bequeath my ability to husk corn to Hr. Hanson with the stipulation that he uses it to husk the corn which he is anticipating next fall. , I, Mildred Fossen, do-will and bequeath my ability to dress hair to Clarice Johnson. ... I, Frances Kighlen, do will- and bequeath ray bookkeeping' equipment to anyone who' can make better use ofit{ than, I did. I-, flcrma -Humble,. do Villi and bequeath ray interest in dairies to Lucille Johnson. I, Botty Iverson, do will and bequeath ray fondness for riding in Flyraouths to Ruth Kingsley. I, Marjorie Jacobson, do will and bequeath my lipstick and rouge to Caroline v efald, providing that she use it as sparingly as I havo. I, Ardell Johnson, do will and bequeath ray paper route to Fay Habborstad. ■ I, Caroline Jorgens, do will and bequeath ray alarm clock, which.has served me so faithfully during the years cf school, to John Sggen. I, William Jorgens, do will and bequeath the ability of ray ford tc go twenty miles on a gallon of gas to John and Milford Kahoun. I, 31aino Marker, do will and bequoath my•book on, ”How to Become Your Teacher's Pet to Bruce Skaretad. I, haynurd Millie, do will and bequeath unto Katherine, Juliot, and Lylo, Romoo, jointly, two dollars and twenty-five conts to buy thorn a license, kind net sti wul-ryted. I, Norman hindrum, do will and boquoath ray ability to sing tc Arthur Nordness. I,.Thelma Moran, do will and boquoath to Bernice Quaraon, to bo delivered on her seventeenth birthday, a cedar chest Miraculously over full of frocks, furbelows and frippqrios doar to the hoart of the sweet soventoon. I, Ruth Nordgaard, do will and bequeath my knowlodgo of plant pathology (or pathologists) to Ruth Kjos. I, Martha Parish, do will and bequoath ray excess amount of. wasted typing paper to Marion hcrkegaijd. I, Hsnry Quarvo, do will and bequeath ray ability to come to class ton minutes late tc Gertrude Hansen. I, Robert Reishus, do will and bequeath my ability to load an orchestra to Joseph Christopherson. I, Joseph Rislovc, do will and bequoath ray Clark Gable profile to Clarcnco. Cummings. f , I, Olga Llac Scott, do will and bequoath ray ability as .an actrosa. tc Ruth Sandlio. I, Charles Stophonscn, dc will and bequoath my interests in the Milwaukee Railroad to Loren Opsahl. I, Hillard Tcrgorson, dc will and bequoath ray long logs to Donald Skarstad. I, Oscar Vigness, dc will and bequeath ray ability to got by in Snglish class tc Bertram Chilson. I, Honriotta Vitse, dc will and bequeath my interest in English to tho Froshnan Snglish clas3. 0 OUR GANG VERSE A smile so sweet 3he has for all, This happy Barbara Aim, Her lively steps v ill take her far; we hope her days are calm. The Third Blanchfield to graduate Is Simp, who draws cartoons; His easy stride in basketball Made scores mount like baloons. Small Mary has an Irish name; To change it is her plan, But not until she's satisfied She's found the only man . How one small head can hold so much To us is mystery. an all-'round lad with many friends Is blue-eyed Faulie C. Uhat lies behind her quiet ways Is very hard to toll, This . innie puzzles all of us Her secrets shs keeps well. Sweet Verna's w .ys are full of charm She's pretty as can be, In Girl's Glee Club she's always been, She sings so easily. An actor bold is Paul DuUond, Y ho has a deep bass voice; : .-amperes and volts he knows so well; Cf work, it is hid choice. In Dorothy we hrve a jewel Whose sparkle never dies; She’s Inti a part ir. everything; Sho's net a maid cf whins. Ho sir’.’ ns the guitar and sings of Cowboys from way rt ..est; With a happy, kindly nature Kenneth is surely blest. The fifth and irst of tho Fcssons To graduate from school Is iliidred, whose dark-eyed be..uty Carries on the family rule. Small Frances is a lass who’s coy .-md very, ve'-y trim; Her hair is dressed in latest style She’s often seen with ’him’. A winsome l ss is Betty I. Y ith much vivacity; In plays and songs she’s done her part With much ability. From Lanesboro came Marjorie To join our class last fall; She maJces our number thirty-one, The largest class of all. He looks, he thinks, and then he smiles Ardell’s face beams with light; In any quiz or test, v e find His answers mostly right. With joy and laughter Caroline Walks down the avenue, .-■•nd by her side is Winnie C. A friend who's tfied and true. A bang! a crunch! a screech of brakes, It’s -. illiam5 s Motel T.; Hir. 1ife is filler’ kvitn fun and work; He ? •.■wit;- a 'Aar, ycc see. Cji-i ’fluj ne . calm and srco.ll, Ho average is : Never a aia mt «tc ;£ si� e lose n fool i..h . fA.rijfi, V|Vfrv, There't a..other day; Is iaaynara Killio s song-Ho seems tc get there just ae fast As tVwso ..l.o rue along. Tho school tall Norman has served well; Cf him wo arc so proud; He won best citizen award, .••.n honor well bestowed. Her letters to the Irish are Hor most important task; bho's neat, she's smart, sho types with skill For what moro could ono ask? Light curly hair, a soft swoet voice Fair Ruth's a charming lass; Hor interests lie afar from hero, She's fourth high in hor class. If silencp is all golden, then Our Norm s rich as kings; A manner swoet and dignified To our class eho brings. Hor lifo seems one long funny joke, For Martha's cares arc few, Whon for school sho leaves this fall That day sho will not rue. Hank Q. we find in any sport, with many honors won; uite often on a Saturday He fishes in Trout Run. He's tall, and straight, and debonair, The trombone is his pet. Rob's organized an orchestra, He’ll win success, we'll bet. He's captained this year's football team, He's one we wouldn't trade. Joe's loyal, true and is much liked A fine class-mate he's made. A lass both dainty and petite Y hose name is Olga Mae Joined the class our Junior year we're glad she came our way. because he thinks ho will be groat He's left his record hore, The name of Charlie Stephenson Is soon most anywhere. A husky guard was Hillard T. Who blocked withtimoly Y huck: as Rhumba in the Senior play His face was very black. Oscar has just one rule That guides him on his way? To do that which he wants to do No matter who says nay. Tho senior with the longost name Is last in line, quite true; But Henrietta's not tho last Jhon thoro is work to dC i 1 o GANG PROSE The morning of a hay day dawned bright and sunny to find thirty-one seniors jumping out of bed at seven o'clock. You say it must have been something besides a sunny morning that prorpted them to drag uhsir lazy selves from bed at such an hour-----well, you are right, indeed. It was something besides a sunny day. It v as Senior Skip bay, and that meant about fifteen hours of fun ahead. Yfhen everyone had arrived at the schoolhouse, there was found to be some trouble in deciding on a destination. The Swedes in the class, Torgerson, Johnson, Jacobson, Stephenson, and Iverson, were in favor of going to the annual Sons of Norway Picnic at Lanesboro; the Scott element in the crowd insisted that we go to the Arches where free ice-cream and pop v as being served all day. However, the majority of the class disapproved of both suggestions, and v e headed for Winona. V� e had gone only a short v ay when we saw Cummings down from a Highlen across a 31anchfield, two strange looking people. One we were sure was a negro; the other we couldn't be sure of. At someone's suggestion we all stopped and waited for'the two men to reach us. As they drew nearer, they greeted us; and v e found that one---the one we thought was a negro----was a Humble old man v ith a dirty face and a long black beard. In his hand he carried a box that we decided must be for Aim. Kis coi panion was a little Chinese lad, queer companion, we thought, but, all the same, very much there v ith his pigtails and his broad little grin. Around his neck he carried a drum, and behind him he dragged a long piece of wood. The old fellow spoke first. You think, perhaps, that v e are a strange pair. We appear very queer, we know, but neither of us is a Pudmon. iy face is dirty because last night I slept in a Col’en, son. Me beg for Vigness----allee same, get clean with water by Millie, interrupted the Chinaman. The older one continued his explanation. My friend here is neither my guide Nordgoard. I came upon him at the stone Quarve yesterday, and he insists on nocompaning me. He beats his drum continually, and he wants to Dragvold with him v herevei he goes. Allee same, me keep velly good time with Mindrum. Me carry nicey wood to build velly hot fire. Me no funny------me little Chinaman, but remember 'Big oak from little Ekern growl ftne of the boys noticed a bottle sticking out of his rear pocket and inquired about it. It's a bottle of Jorgens Lotion that is his only other possession besides his drum , answered the -other man. Velly good medicine. Sometimes me have Vitse, said the Chinaman. After visiting awhile longer with these two strange acquaintances, we decided that we would have to continue on our way, and we left the old man and his little Chinese friend. Vie never saw them'again, but they had gi on us a very strange experience. f e had brought our picnic lunch with us, and wo spent about two hours eating, l.e found that with little Fossen bother, we had Moran we could eat. Some of the girls became a bit impationt when it took so long to eat, because they had to clear the table and pack up the dishes. Don't Roishus , the boys answered when the girls tried to hurry them, these Eggcn lettuce sandwiches are hard to eat. One of the boys nearly emptied the cake pan, for Rislove for cake far exceeded the expectations of the food: committee. After lunch we all paired, up and went to a movie. Vie're kind, of a Parish class anyway, someone remarked. Y.e did a bit of window shopping too---mostly sodas and. sun- dto.es! Some of us bought books at the book store because book reports were DuHond ay and we decided we'd better find, something to read. It was late in the evening before wo began to think of coming home, 'no probably wouldn't have thought of it .then, but we saw a larkor on tho highway that announced in big old letters: Rushford, 19 miles , and all of a sudden wo.all decided that we were tired. So another Senior Skip Lay was over, and we all felt sure that it would be a day long remembered by all who skipped'. t-kV )RAMAT 1C Robert St. Clair’s The Phantom Tiger , a mystery play in three acts, was chosen by the Senior Class of 1937 to be presented as their annual class play. This play is a sequel to Tiger House , a play given by the Senior Class of 1935. Tryouts for the play were held before a faculty committee who chose the following cast Erma Lowrie, the heiress—--------- --Olga Mae Scott Peggy Van Ess, a friend-— ------------- Betty Iverson Evelyn Hale, Arthur’s wife--------------Elaine Marker Mrs. Murdock, a servant——— ---------—-Dorothy Eggen Aunt Sylvia, a spirit medium------——Mildred Fossen Aunt Sophia, Erma's aunt-— ------------Barbara Aim Oswald Kerins, Erma's oousin-——--------Ardell Johnson Arthur Hale, another cousin- -----—-—Paul DuMond Sheriff Osgood, Sheriff of Hancock County-Josoph Rislove Macintosh, Erma's sweetheart---------- -Norman Mindrum Thompson, Arthur's helper——————Henry Quarve Rumba, a negro brick mason-------—-----Hillard Torgcrson After six weeks of constant practice under the efficient direction of Mrs. Stohly and Miss Baumann, the play was given on May 13, to Rushford school children and to rural students and board members who wore invited to visit our school that day. The following night it was givon for tho adults of our town, Erma Lowrio inherits a largo country ostato from her aunt who was mysteriously killod. The will states that she would not become the absoluto owner of tho estate until she had lived thoro a your. Tho action takes placo in Mystery Manor, a houso which Aunt Sylvia used for her fako spirit manifestations. Tho house is honeycombed with socrot passages and secret rooms, Tho play tokos place during a thunder storm and due to poor lighting and the activities of Aunt Sylvia, Arthur Halo, and Thompson, the,atmosphere is uncanny, Peggy Van Ess, Oswald Kerins, Sam Osgood, Aunt Sophia, and Rumba supply the humor of tho play. Mrs. Murdock finally roveals that Aunt Sylvia is still alive and is hiding from a priest of tho African Tiger Cult because he thinkp she has tho tiger's necklace. Arthur Hale and Thompson who tried to-get tho jewels, are prevented by Macintosh and Aunt Sylvia. The play ends happily with Macintosh and Erma, Peggy and Oswald, and Osgood and Sophia al-1 planning to got married. A S MMA I've.never h..d Quite so puch nu.il as I vo roecifca this yctar— Big catalogues aid bulletins Alcost-each day appear. 1 • ' , ,ind letters I—well, about enough Tc paper4 fifty rooms! , The money txi-t' 3 boon spent on stamps Should st rt u 'postal boon. Tiro business U's are very sure That I could use their course; Saint Olaf College clains tc be of knowledge the best source. rtt the U farm I'ra sure to got All the hone-cc I'll need; (Porh.-ps a ccw or pig to boot--- Maybe so tie chickon-foed!) Drake University will give . A scholarship to no. Miss Fabrmer' s course is quite complete In artful ceckory. 4 . Concordia has a bheir which They're sure that I would join; (They’d better check up on ray voice—-I'ts sure they'd change their mind!) At Iowa State I'd learn to cook, To sew, to furnish hones. At one art scheel they'd teach me how To twist words into poens. .31 I'd need 1L.C Phv.il would give ; e Tc ho a ror.t nusicir., They're euro that before very I.ng They'll h..vc e.y application. i.t Kohler's sch.cl of nursing they uculv. ti kc a nurse c.f ne; I'd get a uniform jnd cup, 'N then job—ii-ybe. 3t. Francis a Is. claims tc ve.nt He 11. beCvDe u nurse; If 'tweren't for cr. boy p-tionts, there are things that could be worse. Hiss Gibb's school is fer finishing -(Nc dwubt its wh..t I need) .it Linden Hall 'cost any ir3 Would be apt to succeed. ,.t lk.ryl ..nd's Scho.l for Wcnen I'd become a j.urn-list; .it Chicago's School of applied art A fabric analyst. At Fairfax Hall I’d learn to swim, To shoot, to. golf, to ride; They gLvc the best of courses plu3 3 .lecti-d aociej. life. Macal'3ter also sends a bid— Theirs is the host they know; Their graduates all find good jobs; “Ask anyone who goes. To Carleton College, I ac told. The ''better people go; Standards are high; (The prico is too) I'd like it thero they know. Paul's school tf beauty culture would Tec.eh me to doll up hair, Make ugly faces pretty. (In Th t Cv.se, I'd best go there!) From three cr four T.C.s I've hud One bulletin or mere To uud to ny tc. l-r e supply— They're coming by the score! If all this literature is true, Someone is gotting fooled; • They can't---cx.ch one of these I've named Be the superior school. I've read ouch one, sc many times I'm in u stv.te perplexed. It's 3uch u moss! I foully oon't Knew whv.t I shell do next. I thought I knew where I was going About - yev-r age, But nuH th-.t 1' in such - plight I'm ' fraid I'll ndveiukii w! When school began in 19.34, the students and teachers were pleasantly surprised by an e no mo us freshman class—50 grinning, scared Freshies . I say 'pleasantly surprised', but when the rest of the upper-classmen came ur 1 dicin't find seats in the assembly, the pleasantness of the faculty and student body turned to a dreadful expression of woe. f , Where were we to be put? Personally, I'd say that the enqr.mous size o.f .our class has played a very important role in the building of our auditorium. In introducing the members of our cl ss, wo first come upon a gentleman who very seldom says anything, but when he does, it is a masterpiece.' Yes,'it is Curl Anderson, who plays the tro lboae in the Band . Next we find Earl Bladihe, who plays the Saxophone in thelbund, and also sings in the. Glee Club. His hobby is push ittg his Buick around. (From behind the wheel) Charlotte B]enchfield, alt .ough she doesn't play football, baseball, or basketball, is ...member we just couldn't got along without. She plays u clarinet in the B nd. Bertram Chilson (com; only called Duce ) is the chap who says that size doesn't count, so he plays football, rtlong with Duce , we find Idelvin Dolalic, who has taken Duce's advice end plays football. a versitilo young chap is David Boyum, who pluys foot-•ball to make the. grand physique , and plays a saxophone for ourB.and to make the grand mUsique”. The Glee Club catches him w� .rbling u tenor strain. Walter Johnson, our football tackle, says he'doesn't •liko to play such a rough game because'he doesn't want to spoil his remarkable resemblance to Robert Taylor.’ -' ’ ; i Abigail Clayton is bur little lark who sings soprano in the Glee Club and plays the flute in tho Band. Milford Colbonson doesn't soon to believe in taking part in our school activities, but he says he likes to play pool and fish. And now Elizabeth Crandall, who is an honorable member of the Ripples Staff, She is our class president, which tolls you that she has plenty of work to do, James Frisvold is the chap who plays a clarinet in the Band, His bobby, it seems, is to wandor next door to see his little heart-boat, Leslio Hovde will toll you that ho plays basketball and also helps pitch on tho baseball team, James Humble is the one who has tho henffr of holding a very important job next fall. Yes, ho is our newly oloctod football captain. Next wo find Gilma Nordncss who doesn't take part in any extra school activities, Tho one thing that has many of us puzzled is the fact that she survives in spito of those who think it would bo impossible without this typo of entertainment , Clair Hatlovig wo find in many of our activities. Ho plays the bass in the Band and sings in tho Gloe Club. His hobby is playing baseball, Clarence Eskolson appears now to prove that tho co'lor of ono's hair doesn't make any difference so long as one is healthy. Ho plays baseball with the technique of an old hand. Joseph Christopherson is tho chap who doesn't seem to believe in our activities, but ho certainly would be missod. His oternal laugh and chucklo always hint that trouble is near, Katherine Jacobson tolls us she doesn't bolong to any of out oxtra activities, but sho still seems to keep hcrsolf out of nia'oblef, (Another problem, for somo smart one to solve). Francis Johnson, (commonly known as Tupon ), is our most studious chap. He is that little short fella' who plays basketball. Judith Johnson comes along to inform us that sho doesn’t find time to play football or baskotball, but she sings in the Glee Club, and does her share of talking. Now Otto Julsrud emerges with a trombone in one hand and a basketball in the other, and his mouth is sending forth musical sounds for the Glee Club. He will bo captain of our Cage Five next year. Helen Lee tells us sho sings in tho Glee Club in her spare moments, and what she doos at ether times I do not know Olive I'indrun is a member of our Glee Club and also a part of our Band. She plays a cornet with plenty of what it takes. Yfilton Peterson is a mighty clarinet player in the Band, His hobby seems to bo fishing, and he doesn't care when or whore he doos it, Gertrude Hanson is our contribution as a studious piece of humanity, Sho also plays the ciarinct in the Band. Irene Gilbertson, in spito of her gift of gab, sings in tho Glee Club with all the energy needed to bring us our A’s Robert Rislovc comos into view with his ever-bearing chomical thocrios. Ho is ono cf tho bassos in our Cjloc Club, Noxt comes our little music maker, Bruce Skarstad. He is in the Glee Club and plays tho bc ritono in tho Band and may be soon at -.any timo. . • ',: ■! Elida Bratland is our next contribution to the school She is an activo member of the Gl.oe Club hnd also doos a very good job at boating the bass drum for tho Band, Ruth Olstad is the one who thinks studying is all wo come to school for. For this and other reasons, sho was selected as tho only member of tho Junior class to reccivo tho National Honor Socioty Award. Robert Ovorland and Eldicus Shipstoad come along to tell us that they don't take, part in our outside activities, but they are additions that would bo very hard to got along without. ’ ' •' Mary and Ruth Kc Manimon art sisters but net twins, and they are always together. They don't t k. p. rt in our activities, but then sonecno h« s t o do the studying. Toward tho end of the alphabet, we c one upon 3call but prominent pei'scn, Miss Di r is Vigness. Sho dees her duty by singing altc in the Glee Club. I We now fina Caroline Wcfald‘arid Ruth Sundlio. These girls aren't always together, but the reason for putting them together horo is that this composition is ube-ut ended -nd sc am I. L st, but net least, is no loss a personage than Meredith Highun, known tc you as Tub, who plays ... cornet in the band, und sings in the Glee Club. The only regret ho Has is th t after writing this powerful uasterpiece(if I nay say so), ho is still living to receive the kicks , and complaints that are.sure to follow after him. Strep i •) • RECEPTION Dine and Danco at the Swing Inn , is what the Seniors road cn thoir invitations tc the annual banquet given in their ( honor by tho Juniors. Tho auditorium was decorated to resemble an inn. The predominating colors used for this purpose were silver and blue, the colors chosen by tho Seniors this year. Tho motif used throughout the program and decorating was Swing . The toastmaster, Meredith Highum, called on Elizabeth Crandall for a welcome to tho guosts. Respcrsos wore made by Paul Cclbon8cn for the Seniors, Mr. Hanson for the Faculty, and Mr. M. Johnson for the Board of Education,- Mrs Stohly was asked for a talk which was given in tho form of a pccm. After the banquet dancing v as the program for some, while othors enjoyed games and cards. Music was furnished by Rob Roishu8' Orchestra. The program for the evening was a novel one since • this was the first time that dancing had boen the order of entertainmont at a school function. The added enjoyment cf tho ovoning duo tc this, indicates that tho students dosire and appreciate the privologo of using the auditorium fer social purposes. The poem givon by Mrs. Stehly fellows: When I was asked tc make send rhymes Ab„ut this aggregation I did ccnsont, but net without A wave of apprehension. To all tho Seniors I extend Sincere congratulations, We hope your share of happiness Surmount8 with graduation. Small Barbara lends a helping hand In any situation, while Simp ju3t smiles and settles back In carefree relaxation. Win Cumming's heart for Caroline Is full of adoration Fair Vorna seems best fitted for Tho wifely occupation. Paul is tho third of the DuMonds To merit graduation; Dorothy'Eggon's worth and charm Calls forth much admiration. Tall Kenneth knov s the science of A yearly crop rototicn; Tho dark brown o?cb of Mildred F. Are full of lumination. ) When Mary B. a budget types She's full of indignation The highest average is for Paul A scholar's compensation. Just what slim Betty's going to do • Depends on her volition; , Last year,. Llarj. J. thought best to change Her place .of education. The nows Ardell gupplios each night To Rushford's population; � here Caroline and . innio are rAhoro is a conversation. Tall William has a Model T Just for an avocation; Although she's small, Elaine does have A great deal of ambition, i The stops that Maynard liillio takes rtro of groat elongation; Much fame has Norrnn I'indrum won In play dramatization Small Frances wears a crown of curls Of auburn color-'ticn; Fair Norma has for All she meets A smiling salutation. Dark Thalraa seoms to have her share Of woman's intuition; Hor mind, Ruth Mordgaard doos make up With much determination. The wit and fun of Martha is A likeable affliction; When Henry whistles we all join In hearty condemnation. 1 - The slide trombone does Robert play With much, exhilaration;‘ Joe Rislove has a smile for ell It frees him from vexation. Charles Stephenson's deep interest lies In railroad transportation. But Olga Ha9 prefers a car To got to hor locatioh. The ways of Hillard T, are marked With certain hesitation; Y e sometimes think that Oscar acts Without deliberation. The Vitse girl is last in line Of the Senior's delegation. To every Junior boy and girl A welcome salutation. We hopo your senior yoar fulfills Ycur overy expectation. Carl Anderson sits frequently In quiet cogitation; At Earl the girls sc often look with longing admiration. The various interests Charlotte has Result in much abstraction; We can't help envy David's grades Gainod by small application. Elida Bratland beats the 'drum With doftnoss and precision; For buttormaking Bertram has A native inclination. Joe's giggling we all think must be Of girl's an imitation, To play the flute in Sousa's march Is Abigail's ambition. A farmer's son is Milford C. With brotherly relation; Elizabeth wants to be supreme In some high class profession. T’c girls young Kelvin seems to he Id A serious objection; The golf course on a sur-mer's day Is Clarences' destination. Jame3 Erisvcld represents us well In giving an oration; Hithor and thither Irene gees Caring little for discretion. Never a chance does Gertrude miss Tc state a refutation; Clair Hatlovig for baseball has a positive reaction. M. Highem plays the trumpet loud In rhythmic syncopation; a gontlo, bashful girl this Kate Is one's first supposition. Leslie and Jamas come from the farm Ao seek an oducation; For Rushfcrd High thoy play football To beat the opposition. A Ford V-eight does Otto drive In all v;.ather conditions; In school work Francis J. enjoys Tho highest reputation, A flower a day dees Caroline wear, Lust bo for adomaticn; Dark eyes and hair for Helen aro A pleasant combination. Oak Ridge, tie said, the Irish chose A place of habitation, From there Ruth lie and Mary come With sisterly affection. 'with oaso does Clive Lr. rate A In German conjugation; when Gilma talks to some of us It is with trepidation. Ruth 0. in Math or Chemistry C..n balance all eruations; The ancestors of Robert 0. Cars from the Old ..orld nations. Tall Wilton does express hi3 thoughts With much gesticulation; What Robert R. of nature knows Thero is no limitation. Ruth Sandlio hurries here and there Unmindful of dirootion; Eldious sweeps tho floors so clean Under hi3 dud's dictation. clondo Judith and her friends have leased An alibi Bruce always has Tho Corner situtation; About his destination; There, too, is «alt nest often seen, Another Vign0S3i This must bo There must be some attraction. a family tradition. I don’t get any attention I m only a Sophomore, My name gets never a mention. To magnify nor deplore. The. Seniors are petted and courted— Ah, me, but that must be fine!— The Juniors don’t go unreported. For they are the next in line. The Freshies are verdant and funny Impossible to ignore; I don’t get the gibes nor the honey, I’m only a Sophomore. Joyous schooldays! But not for the Sophomores. Yu'hat was there to look forward to? No parties to be initiated, no return party to worry about, and no graduating trouble. Nothing to do but study and pay class dues at definite intervals, Semesters were over before we stopped wondering what the eighth graders were do ng up here. We began to realize they( were the Freshmen. Six members of the class participated in the local declamatory contest and that pffort was rewarded by two first places. Nita Crandall won in the humorous division and Fay Habberstad placed first in the dramatic division. In football the players from the Sophomore class who won letters were: Norman Ebner, Henry Hoiland, Maurice Jahr, Vernon James, and Joseph Johnson, In basketball the players from the Sophomore class who won letters were: Norman Ebner and Henry Hoiland. vV • , V. The SQphomores are well represented .J.n the band and glee clubs. Ruth Kjos whs ?hosen drum majop to .lead the band when on parade. . • We wish the Seniors all the luck in the world and we hope we won’t miss them too much next year. The members of the class are: Gynther Anderson Vernon Jamas Hildrod Anderson Thomas Jenson Vernon Anderson - Clarice Johnson Warren Aygarn Joseph Johnson Martha Bakkon Lucille Johnson Alden ®reTig Opal Johnson Lucille Brunner Rita Kingsley Karl Bybo- h Helen Kjos Clair Carlson Ruth Kjos Bertram Colbenson Marian Markogard Catherine Colbenson Kate McFatridgo Nita Crandall Madeline O’Donnell Norman Ebnor Loren Opsahl John Eggcn Beatrice Otis Fay llabbcrstad Kathorino Overland Henry Hoiland ■ Eliot Qualy Raymond Humble ■Phyllis Skarstad •Donald Ivors on Donald Thorcson „. Richard Ivorson Anna UkKestad Maurico Jahr T 4- Tho officers of the class aro President Lucillo Johnson Vioo-Prosident Martha Bakken Treasurer Anna Hkkcstad Miss Brohaugh Class advisors Mr. Goli f'3 •U I W- Freshies, Freshies, that's what we are As green as we can be. But we don't mind so very much, Yfe'll get there—'wait and sec. We, the Freshmen, forty-one in number, walked into the school building last September 14 ans didn't know what to do next. We noticed that others wore going upstairs, so up we went, too—three flights—into a large room filled with students. We thought that an elevator would have been a great help to the studonts, and especially to us with such short logs. We filled out our life histories on cards called Registration Blanks, Yfe thought they wore well namod as we felt blank enough. The first day come to an end quickly, and by the ond of’ the first weak, wo folt very much at home. In duo time wc wore initiated by tho upper classmen, but that ordeal Y as shortoned and moderated this year so wo didn't mind it so much, Sinco that time our lives and ways have been accepted by the other studonts and wc have been taken into the regular routino of school life. We should like to introduce oursolvos: Brightost . Humbliest , Happiest. , Slickest, • Primpiost . Courtliest, Plumpest. . Crankiest . Politist. . Prottiost . Lankiost, . Classiest , Smartest, . Spryost . . Busiest , . Quickest, . Holon Colbenson Clcronco Cummings Helen Eikon Wallnco Eikon Alico Ekorn Lylo Erickson James Gudnonson Llewellyn Hatloli Arnold H-tlevig Marjorie Himlic Bertram Hovland Eleanor Itumblo Styrk IsborG Milton Jaoobson Joyce Johnson John Kahoun Bwoetost , Wittiost , Moodiest , Leanest, . Pluckiest, Thinnest . Shyost . . Neatest. . Palest . • Grimmest . Gladdest . Tartest, . Luckiest , Talkiest , Saddest. Hardiest . Mary Jane Kiorland Ruth Kingsley Allen Kjos Clarence Larson Co.rol Leo Francos McManimon Arthur ordnoss Carol Olson Lillian Otis Signa Overland Bcrnico Quamon Betty liae Reishus Lylo Soabright fienald Skarstad LaVonno Stophonson Madeline Thompson Class Officersi Class Advisors: Donald Skarstad , President Kathorino Bauman Lylo Erickson t , Vico President Arthur Sand Joyco Johnson . , Socrctary-Troasurcr . • .« Vv • '•J . • V- %• i • • • : n ;■� A ,r. ? � • • • i t. • A 1 f • • • W • • “'• ■ •� . • • • • • v • s -.. • • • . -'•'.vs'- • , V • • i •.' t “THE PHANTOM TIGER” Members of the cast, reading from left to right. Front row, seated: Elaine Marker, Paul DuMond, Henry Quarve, Olga Mae Scott, Paul Stehly (sound manager), Barbara Aim, Ardell Johnson, Betty Iverson. Standing, back row: Miss Bowman, (assistant director). Mrs. Stehly (director), Norman Mindrum, Mildred Fossen, Joseph Rislove, Dorothy Eggen and Hillard Torgerson. ROB REISHUS’ ORCHESTRA Members of the band, reading left to right. Seated: David Boyum. Earl Bladine, Eliot Qualy, Joe Johnson and Wallace Eiken. Standing: Otto Julsrud, Allen Kjos, Clair Hatlevig, Meredith Highum, Bruce Skarstad and Robert Reishus, director. • % « : • « _ • � • � . 1 • a • • • A • • k f •.f %vi r • • • . • « ; V-• • « • . . V. • • A • •t, • h§ v . . '• • • I ‘ • • a • : • • I . • • • • .7 • • • � ■ • • • • ••; � •• - •: - • . t •- •• % • • • •• _• • •• • : + • • 'V • « • ' f.v • . • v� • • • v • ‘9 •rr • • _ • r • % . a ’?. � ■ ''wy ; • A On September 14, 1S36, thirty-one boy9 reportod to Coach arthur L. Sand for football practice. Four regulars were missing from last year's team, but the follov:ing lottermcn were back: Captain Joseph Rislovc, Oscar Vigness, Hillard Torgerson, Robert Reishus, Paul Blanchfiela, Henry Quarve, Paul Colbenson, Charles Stephenson, William Jorgens, Vernon James, David Boyum, James Humble, B,rtrara Chilson. It looked like a very promising season, although we hud a tough schedule. Rushford - St. Felix — after about two weeks of practice, wc journeyed to Wabasha to play St. Felix. Thoy handed us a 39-6 trouncing. The powerful St. Felix elevon wasn't defeated by a high school team. Rushford - St. Charles — In our first home game the strong St. Charles te m, that wasn't defeated all season, beat us by the suu.ll scoro of 6-0. Tho game ended with Rushford holding the ball on the Saint's fivo yard line and only socond down. Rushford - Lewiston — Next week W6 journeyed to Lewiston, who managed to tie us 13-13. Lewiston got one touchdown on a blocked punt. This break guvo thorn a tic with us. Rushford - Lanesboro — In our homecoming game, we defeated tho tough Lunesboro t arn 6-0. Chuck” Stephenson plunged ucross for the only touchdown of the game. The game was cli-isi3..ed by ib shford's goal line stand in the last quarter. Lanes-bevc laid seven consecutive trios ut the goal from inside the ten ..V lino- Rushford - Chatfield — lift or the Lunesboro game, we played Chr.ific?.! on cur own field. We handed them a 48-0 drubbing. Rushford - Preston — We truveled to Preston to play the game that decided who would lead the district. Preston was too tough tna beet U3 20-0, but all their touchdov ns were on breaks. Rushford - Caledonia — V e journeyed to Caledonia to play them in a practice gome. It w-s Caledonia's first game und we boat them 27-0. itushford - Harmony — The l st gu$nc cf the season and the lust for nine;.dctiior8. Although the fi Id was a patch of mud, we bout the Cardinals 15- 0. We should have good team next your ultneugh nine regulars v.'il graduate. Thi following boys will not bo buck: Captain ■ ph Rielc 'e, Hoary vu rve, Hill .rd Torgorson, William Jorgens, '' see r Vigness, Paul Colb. ns on, Ch .rl .s Stephenson, Rob: ra Rfinhv.Sj and Raul Blanckfi. Id. TV :• foil owing loiter ®an return: Captain James Humble , Scrtrrm Z . i' e on, loilar.d, Leslie Hcvdc, Joseph Johnson Venn or J.-sr : :• . Llewelyn Hetir-li, Melvin . Dclalic, David Boyurc, Maurice Js rhn ; ■ Jal i'-r Johnson, and Norman Ebner. Belov i6 xhe schedule and sc rc-s of the games -played during the season. Rushford Opponents September Be St. Felix there 8 39 October 2 3m. Charles h re 0 6 ■October 9 . Luv.io'ton there 13 13 October 16 Lauasborc here 6 0 October 23 Chat field here 48 0 October 29 Preston there 0 20 November 4 Caledonia there' 27 0 November 11 Harmony here • 15 0 117 78 Joseph Rislovc — Joe captained the team in his fourth season of high 3chocl football. His hard, charging play at guard earned him a place n the all-district team. Oscar Vigness — After we lost Hank, Ozzic took his place. What he lacked in size he made up for in fighting courage and hard tackling. Hi3 knack of snatching passes gave us many yards find touchdowns. Hillard Torgorson — Torgy was u hard-charging and hard-tackling guard v ho will bo greatly missed next year. He was a bulwark on defense and 3mourcd up many cf the opponents’ plays. Robert Rcishus — Rob was our triple thre-at man, who did most cf cur kicking and passing. His long, weaving runs thut resulted in many touchdowns will be missed next year. F; ul Uianchfield -- Simp called signals from the halfback position. ■ His-hard blocking, speedy running, and good puss-catching, as well as his ability as a field general, will bo much Eissed next year. . - Charles Stephenson — Chuck was converted from center to fullback to make u. speedy buckfield. His crisp blocking end hard lino-bucking gained nu.ny yards and points. Paul Colbensen — Puuliu ended his third year as u regular quarterback. He deserved a gre-v.t deal of credit in carrying cut the plu.ys by blocking out the opponents. William Jorgens — Slim held dov 21 the left tackle post and made a fine job of it. The way lie had of stopping plays with his long arms will be much missed next year. Vernon James — Indian played center this year after playing end last year. He could take the punishment a center must take and played a fine defensive game. He will be a stalwart in the line next year. David Boyum — Davy had only two days' practice before his first game but ho played an excellent game ut end, anyway. The way he smeared the opponent's plays showod that he will be a regular again next year. Walter Johnson — Casper , because of his size and drive, made a good tackle and broke up many plays. He is one of the throe regulars to return next year. Henry Quurve — Hank broke his wrist in the St. Felix game and his excollcnt play at end was greatly missed during tho rest of the season. Jane3 Humble — Humble was cne of the outstanding reserves of the squ -d. Ho could play guard, tackle, or center if called upon to do so. His spirit and determination won him the honor of being captain next year. Henry Hoilanb — Hank was the best blocker on the squad and a good tackier also. With two years left, he will be a valuable nan. Bertram Chilson — Deuce was our midget buckfield nan, who worked hard and showed up well when he was in the games. Leslie Hovde — ,!Bud was a speedy end and hard tackier, who will be a very valuable man next year. Melvin Dolulie — A small, speedy end and a hard tackier, who will be much used next year. Nonnun Ebner — Swede wap handicapped by a bad ankle but shoved that h6 will bo a threat for a first team position next year. Maurice Jahr — Duke v _s a hard-working sophomore who showed up well at guard nd tackle. Joseph Johnson — Joo played many positions but the ability ho displayed at fullback against Harmony showed that he should bo a regular next yo-.r. Llewelyn Hutloli — Lewi was the only freshman to ourn a letter and his hard, courageous play in the backfield will mako him an excellent player next year. Rushford High School Basketball Team of 1937 The New School Auditorium Sitting in front row. Left to Right—Paul Blanchfield. Robert Reishus, Henry Quarve, Capt., Norman Mindrum, Norman Ebner Standing in back row, Left to Right—Sidney Arnold, Leslie Hovde, Otto Jukrud, Henry Hoiland, Joseph Rislove, Coach Arthur L. Sand 1936-37 looked like a bright year for Rushford basketball. Only two rogulars were missing and the following lettormon wore back: Captain Honry ( uarvo, Faul Elanch- fiold, Norman Uindrum, Robort Reishus, Joseph Rislove and Otto Julsrud. Our new auditorium was completed and we had ono of the finost basketball courts in the district. On Docombor 4, wo played Lanesboro for the first game in our auditorium. In a hard fought game wo beat thorn by the score of 15-7. In a non conferonce gamo on our court, Lowiston boat us 16-11. The beys wore never quite able to overcome Lewiston's early lead. In our next game we showed groat form by trouncing Chatfiold 34-10 on cur floor. Then with Quarve, and Kindrum out becauso..of illness, we lost to Harmony on their court 22-8. The score at the half was 11-7, but tho beys couldn't get going the second half. Vith the two rogulars still missing, Preston boat us 22-17 on our court. A dospsrato lust quarter rally couldn't overcome Preston's early lead. In tho first game after Christmas, wo travelod to Potorson and trounced the Laroon and Gold 28-6. U ■ ' . A fast, hard-playing Houston team defeated us 19-11 on their floor. Houston's.under-tho-basket play was tho main factor in our defeat. In our next gamo the district champs , Canton handod us c. 23-8 dofeat. It was a hard fought gamo but Canton steadily nulled ahead the second half. The boys got into the. winning column again by whipping . Chrtfield 41-17 on.their fiber-. In our next game we boat u fast Isabel club 19-10. 'Tho ; game-,was hard fought .and it- Vas not'until the last few mrriUtbs that Rushford pulled ahead. 'Jo defeated tho visiting Caledonia team 30-6. Tho boys took an oarly load that was never threatened. We traveled to Preston and won by tho closo score of 16-14. It was a closo game throughout and a last second field goal by Quarvo gave us tho victory. Peterson bowed to us on our floor by the sccrc 21-10. Tho boy's early lead was never threatened. In the return g:une with Harmony hero v o trounced thorn 28-15. The Grconies showed great form in the last quarter tc stop ahead of the Cardinals. . • •' r In 'fast'g .megan.the local court wo beat Houston 22-15. The down-river boys, played good ball, but tho locals were not tc be bcaton. We travoled to Lanesboro and lost a hoart-broeking game tha.t went into an overtime period 18-15. • • Spring Grove forfeited bocauso of bad roads, and wo played tho Winona Rosorvcs instead. In a fast hard game, the boys won 25-22. • Tho tourna. ent was played in cur new auditorium, on March 3,4,5,6. In cur first go.- c the boys boat tho speedy Harmony team 25-14. As v e had dr v,n a bye, the boys went into the semi-finals and defeated l abel, 23-22. It ws the only overtime game in the tournament and'was a thriller. Ebner's free threw in the last seconds won tho g-me and also the right to play Canton in the finals. Canton displayed their best b. 11 of. the.season, although tho 6ccro at the end of the first quarter was, 3-3, tho Elue Raiders soon got started and boat us 37-11. i ' ‘ . On tho Winona-Republican Herald's all district team, Rushford placed one man, Captain Honry uarvo. I Next year's busjcotball team lock.: promising, although v;c lest the fivo following lottermeni Captain Henry uarj?c, Norrun kindrum, Paul Blanc..field, Robert Reishus, and Joseph Rislove. ✓ •Promising non who will return erG. Captain Otto Julsrud, Norman Ebnor, Henry HciL_nd, Sidney Arnold, Leslie Hovdc, Bertram Hovlond, Francis Johnson, Milton Jacobson, enu Styrk Isbcrg. Following is the schedule _nd scores of thO games. Rush ford • Opponents Doc. 4 L_nosboro here 15 7 II 8 Lewiston here 11 16 II 11 Chat field here ■34 10 •1 15 Harmony there 8 22 II 18 Preston hero 17 22 Jan. 5 Peterson there 28 6 II 8 Houston there 11. 19 II 12 Canton here 8 23 II 15 Ch-tfield there 41 17 II 19 Mabel here 19 10 IV 22 Caledonia here .30 6 II 29 Preston there 16 14 Feb. 2 Peterson here 21 10 •i 5 Harmony here 28 � • 15 •i 12 Houston here 22 15 ii 19 Lanosborc there 15 16 n 26 Spring Grove (forfeit) 2 0 ii 26 Winona Resorvos here ' 25 22 Mar. - 3,4 ,5,6 Tournament at Rushford Harmony 25 14 Mabel 23 22 Canton. 11 37 : t 410 325 PLAYERS' • ■ ■ Henry -iuarve- Hank , Captain of this year ’s team, excelled in defensive play. His ability earned him a guard position on th6 Republican Herald’s All District Team. His fine defensiye play will be missed next year. Paul Blunchfield- imp , was one of the high scoring men this ye r. His clever dirbbling ana passing were a feature in eysry game.. -Simp's fast play at forward will be missed next year. Norman Mindrum- although Mindrun , was handicapped by illness, he was one of the highest sedror's on- the team. Because of his height,;' he wis a good center and his play under the basket gave us many points. Robert Reishus- Rob , could play any position on the team. His work under the basket and his good defensive play broke up many plays. He also graauates this year. Norman Ebner- Swede , st .rted his first gaxae at Harmony and he showed Mr. Sand that he was of first team calibre. He is a sophomore and the only regular who will return nc-:;t year. Otto Julsrud- Otto had a dead eye that was hard to beat. Although only a part time regular at forward w -s the team's second highest scorer. He will bo next year's Captain. Joseph Rislovc- The life of the reserve is a t.ugh. one and toe much credit can’t be given to Joe . He worked hard every tine he played guard and furnished real opposition t,c opposing teams. Henry Holland- Hank, played a good game at guard when he w s in. He is only a sophomore and will have tv o years of competition left. Leslie Hovdc- Bud , was not u3ea often but showed up very well. He will be- playing regular next year. • i t Sidney Arnold- Sid, first attracted attention by his pl-y on the Junior High team and it wasn't lone until he wu3 on the first, ten. If ho koeps up the good work he will be a regular for many seasons. BASE3aLL On April 27, twenty boys reported to Coach Sand for baseball practice. It looked like a promising season because the following veterans were back: Paul Blanchfield, Paul Colbenson, Clarence Eskclson, Clair Hatlevig, Leslie Hovdo, Walter Johnson, Henry Quarve, Robert Reishus, Charles Stephenson, and Oscar Vigness. Other promising men were: Bertram Chilson, Bertram Colbenson, Joseph ChristdpKefsoh, Paul DuMond, Arnold Hatlevig, Raymond Humble, and Hillard Torgorson. Because some of the games were postponed duo to rainy weather, and because the annual must go to press, it is not possible to publish the outcome of the seasons' games. Although seven lettermon graduate, there are enough experienced men to form a nucleus for a bigger and better team next yoar. •T)-i3 year vocal musictwas under the direction of Miss Brohaugh and Hr. Goli. Hiss Brohaugh directed the Girls Glee Club and Mixed Chorus and Hr. Goli directed the Boys Glee Club and tha Boys Quartette. An excellent Operetta, The Enchanted Isis'0 vns presented on January 6. The story was based cn Frederic Chopin's visit to the Island of Mallorcan where he y rote some of his finest compositions. The music was based on Chopin melodies. The characters were as follows Frederic Chopin................ Elena.......................... Mama Gomez..................... Papa Gomez..................... Ramon.......................... Rosita......................... Conchita....................... Maria, .......... • ......... Miguel......................... Benito ................. ..... Juan............. .......... Smugglers...................... Robert Reishus Betty Iverson Barbara Aim Meredith Highum .Norman Mindrum Thelma Moran ,Olga Mae Scott Dorothy Eggen .David Boyum ,Enrl Bladine ,Otto Julsrud .Kenneth Ekern Paul DuMond Tho chorus of villagG youths, village girls, and fishermen consisted of the rest of the Gloe Club. Aftor the Oporetta most of the timo was spent in preparing for the I usic Festival hold at Spring Grove and the District Contest at Chatfield. The former was held at Spring Grove on April 16. The Girls Glee Club and Beys Gloe Club, and the I ixod Chorus oach ■■'resented numbers and also participated in the Musical Chorus under the direction of Mr.Youngtx rg. A weok later, April 24, they went to the Music Festival and contest held in Chatfield where they roccived tho following ratings: Boys Glee Club............B Mixed Choru§... {.........A Boys Quartette............A Boys Glee iGltib..........A On May 6 tke Gled Clubs journeyed to Minneapolis and participated in. tht; St%;te:. usic Contest hold at the University. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Sopranos: Barbara Aim, Abigail Clayton, Alice Ekern, Fay Habberstod, Frances Highl9n, Lucille Johnson, Holon Log, Tholrra Moran, Ruth Ncrdgaurd, and Olga Map. Scott. ; • • • � ■ Altos: Elida Lr.-.tland, Dorcthy Eggon, Ruth Kjos, Judith Johnson, Oliva Mindrum, Phyllis Skarstad, and Doris Vignoss. BOYS GLEE CLUE Tonors: David Boyum, John Eggon, Wallace Eiken, Jumos Gudmonscn, Clair Hatlovig, Meredith Highum, Otto Julsrud, Milford Kahoun, and Bruce Skarstad. Basses: Earl Bladino, Paul DuMond, Ardoll Johnson, Norman Mindrum, Eliot Qualy, Robert Beishus, Robert Rislovo, and .John Kahoun. BOYS QU..RT2TTE Paul DuMond Meredith Highum Ncrman Mindrum Bruce Skarstad Tho b:.nd was organized last year under tho leadership of lir. Goli. Throughout the yoar they played for basketball-games, P.T.A. meetings and on various occasions. Duo to tho efforts of the Bo .rd cf Education and the Band Mothers Club, Mr. Goli remained throughout the summer. Tho band g .vo a concert every v e-k and also played for somo ice cream socials sponsored by tho Band Lcthors Club. During that time tho members of tho band had the opportunity of taking private lessons. This yoar the band has appeared moro often t such times as basketball games, pep fests, class play, operetta and at othor times. This spring the band played at the Music Festival heid in Spring Grove. They also participated ip the High School Music Contest ?.nd Festival held at Chatfield where they were entered in Division C. The participants in this division and their ratings as follows: Hasson - C 1. Rushford - C , 5. 2. Zumbrcta - C 6. Pluinview - B 3. Lev istcn - B 4. Mabel - A 7. Springrove- C Mr. Goli and the members of the band should be congratulated' for their very excelled work and ;e hope that the band .will continue to progress -S it has dope--for the past two years. Carl Anderson Betty Anderson Vernon Anderson Amos Bakken Martha Bakkon Jack Berg Earl Bladine Harold Bladine Charlotte Blanchfield Personell David Eoyum Elida Brat land Abigail Clayton Dorothy Eggen Douglas Eggen Elaine Eggen Honor Eggen John Eggen Paul Eggen Martha Ekern Norman Mindrum James Fr is void ... Katherine Overland Gertrude Hanson , r ' ■Wilton Peterson Llewellyn Hatleli A Eliot Qualey Claire Hatlevig v- . •;. ■ Robert Reishus Meredith Highumr. • Bruce Skarstad Dick Iverson ' a' V Donald Skarptad Lyle Iverson A.-k ;-’ Paul Stehl-y . V,’ Vernon James John Stevens Otto Julsrud Donald Stoyke Allan Kjos Donald Swenson Olive Hindrum Emma Vigness Donald Woxland ■Officers ’ ■ ; President-------David Boyum Secretary-------Meredith Highum Treasurer —■----Norman Miftdfum Librarian-------Dorothy Eggen Quartermaster---Robert Reishus Drum Major------Ruth Kjos Sand mothers club This organization has done much to stimulate interest in the Band They have .bought for us attractive uniforms and have done many other things v hich helped so much in promotin ; progress of a band. The school as well us the Band is deeply grateful to this organization for the community spirit and interest it is showing. The Club Officers ure« President-----------Mrs. Vice-President------Mrs. Secretary----------—Mrs. Treasurer----------—Mrs. Conrad Eggen N. A. Skarstud Ambrose Eggen John FrisvoId The interest in instrumental music which developed whem 'the School Band was organized nearly twc years ago, has resulted in the formation of a new organization, known as Rcb Rei-shus' Orchestra. By some, the orchestra is c llod a Swing Band , but the boys say that thi3 is a mistake because they do not play swing music. Howevor, they do play popular music, but with a medium and slow tempo rather than with a swing . This group was organized entirely by student initiative and is distinctly a student activity since there is no faculty advisor. Thore were six charter members, but new members added from time to time bring the number up tc eleven. That wg have a group of boys sc interested in rmioic that they nr3 willing to practice for hours sc that they may play in public, displays an onthusiasn which v g like to seo. This nevr organization has boon decidedly popular with tho student body as well as with audioncos from outside. We extend to them congratulations and rc only hope that tho interest which prompted its formation will keep this now organization alive ovon aftor tho prosont mombers have graduated. The members of the orchestra are: Robert Reisbus Otto Julsvud Eliot Qualy Earl Bladino David Be yum Mo red it‘n Highura Allen Kjos Olair Hatlevig Wallace Eiken Joseph Johnson Bruce Skurstad Director and First trombone Second Trombone First altc s. xcphono Second toner saxophone Third alto and baritone saxophone First Trumpet Socond Trumpot Bass Hern Guitar Piano Drums DRAMATIC CLUB At the beginning of tho school year a meeting of the members of tho Dramatic Club was held to select five groups, each one to have a student coach. Each group was to give a play before the assembly sometime during the year. Only two of the five plays were given. Those were Jerry, or Family Rcsomblonce and Light , Jerry was directed by Nita Crandall and the members of tho cast were Jerry Avis Professor Holland Hulda Poasly This play was presented beforo tho Welfare League, Donald Iverson Lucille Johnson Henry Smith Anna Ukkostad the assembly and also before Light , directed by Fay Habborstad included tho characters oft ' Judy Ruth Kjos Mr Barker Wilton Peterson Dr, Brooks Otto Julsrud Mrs. O’Connor Martha Bakkon Johnson John Eggon Both of these plays wero very good and we wero disappointed not to have the other three, Let-’s hopo that the program is carried out in full next yoar. LOCAL DECLARATORY CONTEST Tho local declamatory contest was hold in the auditorium on February eighteenth. The contestants in the oratorical group were: 'Janes Frisvcld, the winner, with The Big Parade and Donald Iverson with Ropes , Fay Habborstad placed first in tho Dramatic division with Mary Stuart , Tho others enlisted wcroi Dorothy Eggcn reading Boau Trovision and Lucille Johnson roading Tho First Judus . ita Crandall took tho honors in the humorous division with Tolling the 'Truth , Anna Ufckestad presented Carrie goes Shopping and Ruth Kjos gavo the Tho Candy Shop , Tho judges woro as follows: Miss Dorothy Hoffman Winona Jr hHigh School English Department Mr, Harry McGrath Winona Jr, High School English Deportment Miss Evelyn Werner Washington-Kosciusko School English and Dramatic Toachor DISTRICT CONTEST The district contest was held in Chatfioli this year. Because of the elimination of the sub-district contests, all tho schools ih tfab district woro represented. This made a total of twelve contestants in each division. f ‘ Houston won first in tho oratorical' division while Preston placed first in the othor divisions. Tho judges woro: ; Miss Ann Simloy Hamllho University Miss Dornborg Minneapolis Contral High lir, Bernard LeVandcr Macalastcr College NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY This organization is on of nationwide renown. A ,.;cn-bcr into this socioty is about the £ re .test honor that can be offore . to any high school student. Tho elections are made by a High School Faculty Con-nittco on Honors. In order to be eligible for alection a student must rank in the upper third of his class. Scholarship, character, leadership, and service are considered, but scholorship is stressed above the others. The number to be elected in the Senior class is li. .itod to fifteen per cent _nd in the Junior class to five p«..r cent, each year. The cnblen of the National Honor Society is a gold key. It can be obtained cither as a pin or as a watch charm. Dorothy Eggen was given a membership into this socioty in her Junior year. Those who wem elected this year arc as follows: Seniors: Juniors: Paul Colbenscn Ruth Olstad Noman Id in d run Tholna Lorun NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP CLUB This award is nude to the boy and girl of the Senior class who, in their four years of high school life, have proven themselves to be the most representative member of the school. The awarding is besed on character, lo-derokip, scholarship, and service. Service is the nain quality taken into consideration. The Faculty Cors.vitteo on Honors elects the stu.ants race i vine- those awards. The nurics of those students -re on-graved on a bronze flagstaff. Those elected this year are: Senior Boy: Senior Girl . Norrjan Liindrun Dorothy Eg on •y • • • • AMERICAN LEGION SCHOOL A7 1RD This auut d 'is ' _'iv -n in the fora of an official American Legion School Award Leval to the-.Senior boy and girl selected by the Faculty Co.vr.ittoo on Honors. It is presented at the tine of conaoncor.ont by the Charles H. Murphy Post Number 94-. The boy and £_irl chosen uust represent the following qualities: honor, courage, scholorship, leadership, and service. Those chosen this year are: Senior Boy: Senior Girl: Paul Colbenson Dorothy Egc,en HONOR ROLL 1936-1937 Freshmen: Helen Colbenson, Alice Ekorn, Marjorie Himlie, Styrk Isberg, Joyce Johnson, Carol Lee, Lillian Otis, and Bernice Quamen. Sophomores: Karl Eyboth, Bertram Colbenson, Cathorino Colbenson, Nita Crandall, Donald Iverson, Clarice Johnson, Lucille Johnson, Opal Johnson, Ruth Kjos, Madeline O'Donnoll, and Katherine Overland. Juniors: David Eoyum, Elizabeth Crandall, Gertrude Han- son, Francis Johnson, Ruth Olstad, and Caroline Nofald. Seniors: Paul Colbenson, Dorothy Eggen, Mildred Fosson, Elaine Marker, Norman Mindrum, Thelma Moran, Ruth Nordgaard, Robert Roishus, and Olga Mao Scott. The Seniors on the four year honor roll aro: Paul Col- bonson, valedictorian; Dorothy Eggcn, 3alutatorian; Npraan Hindrum; Ruth Nordgaard; Tholma Horan; Hildrod Fosson; Olga Mac Scott; Elaine Marker; Robert Roishus. The XYZ club is an organization for the £irls. any girl is eligible to join. The present enrollment is fiity-five. The club neet3 twice every month for the purpose of stimulating the interest in outdoor sport3 and for the girls to get together. Points are bivcn for outdoor sports such as hiking, ice-skating, or bluff-climbing. When a girl has earned 500 points she is awarded -n XYZ pin. Whon she hus 100C points she is awarded a .chenille letter. The meetings are held in the school house. Since the completion of the new auditorium they are held there. The club goes on hikos, weiner roasts, or picnics when the weather is nice. On other nights the girls danco or play games. The new swing band has played for the dances. Five cent dues are paid at each meeting for refreshments and other expenses of the club. The following girls have darned 500 points and are entitled to an XYZ pin. Fay Habberstad, Charlottlc Blunchficld, Winifred Cummings, Dorothy Eggen, Nita Crandall, Judith Johnson, Rita King3ley, Adeline O'Donnell, -mna Ukkestad, Henrietta Vitse, Viarjorie Jacobson, and Frances Highlen. Dorothy Eggon h s earned 1000 points and will receive a. chenille letter. • ’ • � The officers of tlx club-arot -President; Martha Parish, Secretary, Fay Habberstad, Treasurer;• Thelm. Mor..n, Vice President; Katherine Overland-. • . - V Tho Ripples column in the local paper is published reok-ly in tho Tri-County Rocord during tho school year by tho Ripplos Staff. Exporionco in the writing of articles is gained by those who aro interested in journalistic work. Besides this, tho Ripplos Column koops tho public acquainted with the school’s numorous activities . Wo should like to see more interest of this kind shown by students as it holps to develop tho right kind of school spirit. Credit for tho articles written during the past year goos tos Managing Editor, i Associ to Editor . Sports Editors . . Humor. ...... Typist . .......... Senior Class . . . Junior Class . . . Sophomore Class, . Freshman Class . . Grado Roporter . . . . . Dorothy Eggen . . . Tholma teoran : . , flierodith ilighum Henry Srith f .. llartha Parish Anna 'Ukkostad , . . Ivurjorio Skarstad . . . Barbara Aim . ; . llcrodith Higlium . . , Ruth Kjos , . , Joyce Johnson . . . Emma Vigness (Elizabeth Crandall Special Reperters. . . jMita Crr-hd:.ll I Janos Frisveld ■ • HU ' ■- u '1 4‘A � y fiV-b ss w 1 V x 1 7 - v ' ✓ ; .-• v tM7 (T I ■ v A b GL • flw ( •; -dW’ j7 C..7J ‘ 4? 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