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

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1942 volume:

BSill SENIOR CLASS RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOL Forward March. It is the password of the U.S. armed forces. It has heen and still is a slogan of American education. Schools have marched forward to enlarge their programs, to increase enrollments and to enrich the lives of the students. We, who publish the yearbooks, realize that this very publication is a part of that enlarged program. We also attempt to march forward in the publication of The Valley Legend. Each year the senior class attempts to edit a better yearbook than the proceeding class did. The purpose of The Valley Legend is twofold—informational and sentimental. We hope that in the future your thoughts will often turn to the past, and by the pages of this book may you refresh your memories of school days and friends. When this becomes a reality, our yearbook will have become a success. I shall remember then. At twilight tine or in the hush of dawn, Or yet, mayhap, when on a straying wind Tbe scent of lilac comes, or when Some strain of music startles and is gone. Old dreams, old roses, all so far behind. Blossoms and birds and ancient shadow-trees. Whispers at sunset, the low hum of beos. And sheep that graze beneath a summer sun. Will they too come, they who in yester-year Walked the same paths and in the first of Spring, And shall I hoar Their distant voices murmuring? I shall remember then When youth is done. With the din years grown gray; And I shall wonder what it is that ends, And why they seem so very far away— Old dreams, old roses...and old friends. Thomas S. Jones, Jr We wish to pay tribute to the young men of our community who are a part of the Armed Forces of the United States and as such aro devoting their energies to a cause that we hold dear. They are carrying on the afar fight for the preservation of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for which men have fought and died in many lands. They are defending not only American liberties but those rights which democratic people believe to be fundamental to the highest typo of political, economic, and spiritual development of man and nation. To the local men who are now in tho armed service of their country, to those who will be, and to Joseph M, Johnson, Class of 1939, who gave his life for his country at Pearl Harbor, we, the Class of 1942, proudly and reverontly dedicate this. The Valley Legend of 1942. The following local men are in the service! Gynther Anderson, Carl Lyle Anderson, Iver Bakken, Arthur Berge, Robert Bid-well, Alexander Black, John Bollman, Truman Boyum, Paul Blanch-field, Arthur Brunner, Louis Brunner, Robert Burke, Vernon Burke, Karl Byboth, Andrew Byholt, Lester Carlson, Bertram Chilson, Robert Chilson, Milford Colbenson, Paul Colbenson, Hans Dammen, Herbert Dragvold, Elvin Dubbs, William DuMond, Paul DuMond, Larney Engrav, Hollis Erickson, Ernest Eskelson, Lewis Feine, Floyd Fer-den, Sclmor Fossum, Byron Gilbertson, Stanford Gilbertson, Richard Glenna, Carrol Hanson, Belford Hallum, Edward Hallum, Arthur Halvorson, Vernon Hatling, Leland Haugen, Orvin Highlen, Henry Holland, Leonard Holtegard, Bernard Iverson, Edwin Jacobson, Olden Jacobson, Maurice Jahr, Arvid Johnson, Donald Johnson, Jerome Johnson, Robert Johnson, Stanley Johnson, William Jorgens, Otto Julsrud, Luther Kjos, Norman Kopperud, La Verno Lee, Lincoln Mal-min, Arthur Miller, Maurice Moran, Victor Moran, Arthur Nordness, Alfred Oian, Fordine Olson, Lester Olson, Walter Olson, James Otis, Harold Peterson, Wilton Petorson, Henry Quarve, Norman Quarve, Walter Quarve, Earl Radtke, Orley Rasmusson, Robert Reishus, Robert Richardson, Joseph Rislove, Robert Rislove, Theodore Roberton, Ralph Ronnenberg, Elvin Rude, James Rude, Donald St. John, Ruebon Sandsness, Lyle Seabright, Leonard Semmen, Oscar Severtson, Conrad Shipstad, Eldious Shipstead, Bruce Skarstad, Ray Skarstad, Lloyd Sorum, Charles Stephenson, Saldor Swenson, Christian J. Swiggum, Christian L. Swiggum, Palmer Swiggum, Raymond Tesch, Searle Tof-stad, Howard Tommerous, Earnest Tompte, Hillard Torgerson, Henry Tveten, Everot Urness, Theodore Vigness, Oscar Westby, and Alfred Wolfram. Thank God for America! All of us, at one time or another have failed to realize the full moaning of those words. We hnve taken our country and all of its privileges for granted. We have failed to see how much superior our country is when compared with other nations. We have displayed an attitude of indifference and carelessness regarding the greatness and goodness of our homeland. This fault of the American people is not a fundamental principle, hut it is a bad habit, and especially in time of war, it is a habit which we can well afford and must put aside. The war in which we are involved makes us realize more and more that our way of life is being threatened. We can take it for granted no longer. Slowly but surely, we are realizing that the liberties for which mon hnve fought and died, must be defended again if they are to bo preserved to humanity. These liberties spell freedom which in turn is essential to the highest type of political, economic, and social development of any people. The hope of freedom is the spark that burns eternal in the heart of man even though he is a slave. Freedom is so much a part of our life that in the eyes of the world, the words, America and freedom, are synonymous. We, the Class of 1942, as young American citizens and potential defenders of our country, are realizing that we have much for which to be grateful because we live in America. We wish to thank the citizens of this community for their interest in and support of our public school, which with church and home, is the true foundation upon which America stands. We appreciate the fine work of the Board of Education and Superintendent J. T. Hanson in the administration of our school. We hope that you, like our class, are learning more and more to appreciate thi9 country, the land of opportunities . May we all join together in repeating God Bless America . God Bless America, land that I love, Stand beside us, and guide us Through the night with the light from above, From the ocean, to the prairie, To tho mountains, white with snow; God Bless America, my home sweet home. —Irving Berlin 0 N Foreword. Dedication Appreciation Contents The Staff Administration Classes Seniors Activities Record Class History-Class Will Class Prophecy Class Poem Class Play Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Activities Sports Girls' Athletic Association Music Ripples Dramatics Future Farmers of America Athletic Association Honors Social Here and There Calendar ★ Sports Editor..................................................Donald Rollins Administration..........................................Eileen Dahl Classes Seniors Class Member's Records .....................Paul Stehly Class History......................... ..Qrrin Klungtvedt Class Prophecy.......................... Marvin Anderson Class Will.......... .....................Dagny Mindrum Class Poem................................. Robert Bjorge Class Play..............................Rockwell Carlson Juniors....................................... ....Billy Marker Sophomores.................................... Clarence Quamen Freshmen.....................................Audrey Nordgaard ........................................ Mae Torgerud Activities Music Instrumental ... Vocal........... Honors............... F. F. A.............. Dramatics ........... Ripples.............. Athletic Association G-. A, A............. Social............... Calendar ................. Art....................... Typist ............ Stencil Preparation Blue Printing....... ....Donald Stoyke ...Donald Woxland ......Paul Stehly ...Lawrence Sorum Florence Amundson .........Ina Olson ---Harold Bladine .....Doris Humble ___Donald Woxland Edna Lou Kierland ..... Doris Humble .Edna Lou Kierland .........Ina Olson ...Lillian Benson .... Robert Bjorge ......Paul Stehly JOSEPH T. HANSON University of Minnesota Superintendent Geometry A thought is often original though you have uttered it a hundrod times. URSULE K. STEELY Carleton College Principal Senior High School Social Studies Biology Nothing i3 so difficult that it may not ho found out by seeking. ARTHUR L. SAND St. Olaf College Junior High School Social Studies Scionce Coaching Boys' Physical Education A groat man is mado up of qualities that moot or make great occasions. KATHERINE M. LEACH Northwestern University Senior High School English Girls' Glee Club Mixed Chorus Sing away sorrow, cast away care. ERL1NG I. LIAN Concordia College Economic Geography General Business Band Director Boys' Glee Club Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. DAVIS W. KOFFRON Mankato Teachers College Industrial Arts There is great ability in knowing howto conceal one's ability. LORETTA M. BRANDT North Dakota Agricultural College Home Economics Department In her tongue is the law of kindness. STEEL MEYER Winona Teachers College Chemistry Junior High Mathematics Girls' Physical Education A short saying oft contains much wisdom. GWENITH F. GARHATZ University of Minnesota Comoroial Department Thoughts aro mightier than strength of hand. FREDERICK E. HALVERSON University of Minnesota Agriculture There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it with reluctance. HABIZLLY1J JOHNSON University of Minnesota Junior High School English Junior High School Music Her ways are pleasantness and all her paths are peace. R • v.W--.V.W ■ v.V -%‘v. Hv ••' •.yy.v. .. .v • v ... v r.vv.v •Vivv.v. •• V,v. V .V V • •‘■X- -ML- i' T? Hm(4! I MRS STEWIY )SHFO ?o HIGH SCHOOL CLASS ’42 J.T. U AN SON $ fPutnV 0 Q Q ■ $ ao£iOW .C0Tt lt Vhum� l£ � vw,oS°H FLORENCE AMUNDSON Her gaiety shows through her smile ” . A. A.-2, 4 MARVIN K. ANDERSON Polite, persistant, and popular. Four-Year Honor Roll Football-2, 3, 4 Baseball-3 Glee Club-1, 3, 4 Mixed. Chorus-2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club-3 F. F. A.-2, Treasurer-3, Secretary-4 Annual Staff-4 Grain Judging Team-2, 3 SIDNEY W. ARNOLD He is perfect in more ways than one. Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball-2, 3, 4 Glee Club-3 Mixed Chorus-3 Dramatics Club-3 F. F. A.-2, 3, 4 LILLIAN M. BENSON She has a helping hand for any demand. Co-Valedictorian National Honor Society Four-Year Honor Roll Class Secretary-4 One Act Play-2 Senior Class Play G. A. A.-l, 2, 3 Ripples-2, 3, Editor-4 Annual Staff-4 ROBERT BJORGE Always slow but never late. Salutatorian National Honor Society Four-Year Honor Roll Activities Letter Class Secretary-2, President-3 Football-2, 3, 4 Baseball-3, 4 Glee Club-4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 One Act Play-3 Senior Class Play Ripnles-2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-3, 4 HAROLD BLADINE When help is needed Harold is on hand, Four-Year Honor Roll Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 4 Mixed Chorus-4 Dramatics Club-1 Ripples-4 Annual Staff-4 FRANCIS BUDKOH A small but tough adversary, Football-3, 4 Basketball-4 Ripples-2, 3 DOROTHY H. BUELOW She minds her own business well. Senior Class Play Ripples-3, 4 G. A. A.-2, 3, 4 ROCKWELL B. CARLSON He's nervous and. lean, has an intellect keen, Citizenship Award Four-Year Honor Roll Activities Letter Football-3, 4 Basketball-3, 4 Baseball-2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 4 Boys' Octette-4 Mixed Octette-3, 4 Athletic Association, Treasurer-4 Senior Class Play Ripples-2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 EMIL CORSES He owes his uopularity to his car. Football-3, 4. BERTHA ANN L. COTTRELL Ify goal is to capture a perfect man. Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Octette-3, 4 Band-1, 2 G. A. A.-l, 2, 3, Dramatics Club-3 EILEEN M. PANT. Vice President-4 ■Her main interest is in Home Economics. Glee Club-3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 One Act Play-2 Dramatics Club-1 G A. A.-l, 2, 3, 4 Hipples-3, 4 Annual Staff-4 ANNETTE C. BAHLE ■A quiet manner often hides ability. G. A. A.-l, 2, 3 Ripples-2, 3, 4 HOMER W. EGGEN There is never a dull moment when he is around. Glee Club-1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Band-1, 2, 3, Treasurer-4 Golf-3, 4 Orchestra-3 Earning, not schooling, is his ambition. Football-4 F. F. A.-2, 3, 4 Dairy Judging Team-3, 4 It's fun to go to school to have fun. Glee Club-3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 F. F. A.-2, 3, 4 Dairy Judging Team-3, 4 He doesn't soem to have any time for the girls. Glee Club-1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A.-2, 3, 4 General Livestock Judging Team-3 Crop Judging Team-4 ROBERT W. GAHNZ ARTHUR C. GRINDLAND MILTON S. KELLELAHD EDNA E. HOYDE School is the best place of all. G. A. A.-l DORIS K. HUMBLE Sympathy and understanding ore great characteristics. American Legion Award Activities Letter Class Treasurer-4 Athletic Association Secretary-4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, President-4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Octette-2, 3, 4 Mixed Octette-4 Band-3, 4 G. A. A.-l, 2, Secretary-3, President-4 Ripples-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club-1 One-Act Play-1, 2, 3 Senior Class Play Declanatory-1 Annual Staff-4 LYLE IVERSON A versatile chap with countless friends. Citizenship Award Activities Letter Class President-2 Football-2, 3, Captain-4 Basketball-l, 2, 3, 4 Baseball-2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Octette-2, 3, 4 Boys' Octette-4 Band-1, 2, 3, Prosident-4 Brass Quartette-4 One Act Plays-2, 3 Senior Class Play F. F. A.-l, Treasurer-2, Vice President-3 RONALD KAKOUN They say he is bashful but saying does not nake it so. Glee Club—1 F. F. A.-2, 3, 4 EDNA LOU KIERLAND Friends, school, fun—life is grand. National Honor Society Four-Year Honor Roll Activities Letter Class Treasurer-1, 3 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Octette-3, 4 Mixed Octette-3, 4 Girls' Sextette-1 Drum Majorette-2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club-1 One Act, Play-1, 2, 3 Senior Class Play G. A. A.-l, 2, 3, Secretary-4 Ripples-1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 An outstanding member of any group, especially F. F. A. National Honor Society Four-Year Honor Roll Band-1, 2, 3. 4 State F. F. A. 3and-3 Ripples-3, 4 F. F. A.-2, President-4, Public Speaking-3, Reporter-3 State Dairy Achievements Contest-3 State Meat Identification Contest-3 Poultry Judging Team-4 Annual Staff-4 Sweet music she can make. Four-Year Honor Roll Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Octette-3, 4 Mixed Octette-3, 4 One Act Plny-1, 2, 3 Senior Class Play Annual Staff-2, 4 G. A. A.-l, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club-1 Ripples-2, 3 ORRIN C. KLUNGTVEDT BAGNY S. MIHDRUM JOSEPH A. MOHAN It's better to be late than never come at all Football-2, 3, 4 F. A. A,-2, 3, 4 IHA L. OLSON She is always with Lillian. G. A. A.-l, 2, 3 Ripples-2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 JOHN PETERSON Model A's , John and fun seem to Football-3, 4 F. F. A.-2, 3, Secretary-4 LAVERNS RAKSTAD A friendly smile she has for all. 0. A. A.-l, 2, 3, 4 Dramatics Club-1 DONALD E. ROLLINS He isn't superstitious, but Friday 13 he Activities Letter Class Vice-President-3 Football-2, 3, 4 Baskotball-1, 2, 3, Captain-4 Baseball-1, 2, 3, 4 Golf-2, 3, 4 Glee Club-4 Mixed Chorus-3, 4 Dramatics Club-1 Play-3 Ripples-2 Annual Staff-4 Free Throw Contdst-3, 4 LAWRENCE I. SORUM Lawrence works from sun to sun, but there's always more that must be done. Four-Year Honor Roll Glee Club-4 Mixed Chorus-4 Dramatics Club-1 Ripples-2, 3, 4 F, F. A,-3, 4, Secretary-2 Annual Staff-4 PAUL 3. STEHLY 23? There's more to school than study. Co-Valedictorian National Honor Society Four-Year Honor Roll Activities Letter Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Octette-2, 3, 4 Boys Octette-4 Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Clarinet Quartette-1, 2, 3 Dramatics Club-1 Declamatory-1 Ripples-2, 3, 4 Annual Staff-4 One Act Play-1, 3 She is strong but yet she has her weaknesses. Glee Club-2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 G. A. A.-l, 2, 3, 4 Drum Major-2 His activities bespeak his interests and talents. National Honor Society American Legion Award Four-Year Honor Roll Activities Letter Class President-1, 4 Athletic Association President-4 Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball-3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Boys' Octette-4 Bond-1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer-3 Clarinet Quartette-1, 2, 3 One Act Play-1, 2, 3 Senior Class Play Dramatics Club Ripples-1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff, Editor-4 ELAINE STEPHENSON JOHN STEVENS DONALD V. STOYEB Music is ay world and a large one it is, too. Band, Quarternaster-1, Student Director-2, 3, 4 Brass Quartette-1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Cornet Solo, State Contest-2, 3 Cornet Solo, National Contest-3, 4 DONALD SWENSON I think I will stay out of school today. Basketball-3 Band-1, 2 Hipples-1 LELAND 3. TORGERSON For pleasure, he strums a F. F. A,-2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3 Crop Judging Team-2 DONALD B. VOXLAND He never tires of talking Activities Letter Basketball-3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, Mixed Octette-2, 3, 4 Boys' Octette-4 Vocal Solo, State Music Cor.test-4 3and-l, 2, 3, 4 Brass Quartette-4 Orchestra-3, 4 Ripples-2, 3, 4 One Act Play-1, 3 Senior Class Play Annual Staff We, the Class of 1942, do make this, our first and last will and testament, by which we hope to dispose of our various vices, virtues, and interests to those whom we leave behind us. We, the Class of 1942, do will to the Board of Education our appreciation for all they have done to make our school life more profitable and enjoyable. We, the Class of 1942, will to Mr. Hanson the three lower classes to be used as new material for his jokes. We, the Class of 1942, will to Mrs.Stehly our sincere thanks for her untiring efforts to help each student to become a better citizen. We, the Class of 1942, will to the faculty our gratitude for getting us through four years of high school. We, the Class of 1942, will to the Juniors the much desired seats near the windows with the hope that the radiators will work next v'inter when it is below zero. To the Sophomores and Freshmen we leave our experience and excess knowledge acquired during our four years in high school. I, Florence Amundson, do will and bequeath my popular song-books to Lavonne Severson. My spare time spent in writing letters I leave to Hazelmae Bakken. I, Marvin Anderson, do will and bequeath my interest in the fairer sex to Adolph Feine. My teasing manner I will to Archie Anderson. I, Sidney Arnold, do will and bequeath my basketball ability to Milford Thompson. My perfect physique I will to Ingart Ekker. I, Lillian Benson, do will my long black hair to Evelyn HoeL My editorship of the Ripples I pass on to Margaret Steinbauer. I, Robert Bjorge, do will and bequeath my neatness and my friendly manner to Earl Wold, I, Harold Bladine, do will my excess weight to Niles Westby. My interest in the Radio Shop I leave to anyone who will fulfill my duties there. I, Francis Budmon, do will my dislike of school to Irving Vitse. My ability to argue with teachers I will to anyone who has the ability to carry on. I, Dorothy Buelow, do will and bequeath my calm and quiet manner to Phyllis Larson. I, Rockwell Carlson, do will and bequeath that personal trait which makes everyone like me to Joseph Burke. I, Emil Cordes, do will and bequeath my bold and forward manner and my blonde hair to James Corcoran. I, Bertha Ann Cottrell, do will and bequeath my ability to be late to Norna Glenna. My interest in that certain senior boy I refuse to will to anyone. I, Eileen Dahl, do will and bequeath my genial disposition to Marlys Olson. My domestic aptitudes I will to La Velle NiggLa. I, Annette Dahle, do will and bequeath my quietness and my willingness to help others to Ethlyn Jacobson. I, Homer Zggen, do will and bequeath my innocent looks and propensity for wise-cracks to Clarence Quonen. I, Robert Gahnz, do will and bequeath my tall stnturo and low voice to Archie Anderson. I, Arthur Grindland, do will and bequeath my springing walk to Harold Anderson. My interest in agriculture I leave to Lyle Anderson. I, Milton Helleland, do will and bequeath my interests in the freshman class to Vernon Carlson. I believe he is quite v illing and able to take care of them. I, Edna Hovde, do will my librarian duties to Grace Otis. My sincerity and interest in ray work I leave to John Culhane. I, Doris Humble, do will and bequeath ny book, How to Get Along with the Teachers , to Robert Berg. I hope it will benefit him as it has me. I, Lyle Iverson, do will my wavy auburn hair to Donald Bue-low. My winning personality goes to Lyle Radtke. I, Ronald Kahoun, do will and bequeath ny modest and polite manners to Leroy Schwager. I, Edna Lou Kierland, do will and bequeath ny magnetic personality and popularity to the sophomore girls. I hope it will make their school life more enjoyable. I, Orrin Klungtvedt, do will and bequeath, ny interest in science and electricity to Robert Colbenson. I, Dagny Mindrun, do will and bequeath my tendency to waste time in bookkeeping to Norma Glenna. I, Joseph Moran, do will and bequeath ny pessimistic outlook on life to Alice Isberg. I, Ina Olson, do will and bequeath my interests in Chevies to Gladys Barney. I, John Peterson, do will and bequeath my ability to drive with ny left hand to Donald Byboth. If Ln Verne Rakstad, do will the hours I spend on bookkeeping to the junior girls to keep then busy during hours that they receive for talking. I, Donald Rollins, do will and bequeath ny ability to look well in any clothes to the junior boys. I, Paul Stehly, do will my fondness for being a pest to Leroy Schwager. My numerous A's I leave to Billy Marker. I, Lawrence Sorum, do will my studiousness to Dale Reishus. My aptitude for asking questions I leave to Mildred Eskelson. I, Elaine Stephenson, do will my hearty laugh to Lorraine Johnson, My interest in the Alumni I leave to June Iverson, I, John Stevens, do will my ability as a leader to Clarence Sorum, My presidency of the Athletic Association I leave to the most capable Junior, I, Donald Stoyke, do will and bequeath my serious attitude and my ability to keep busy to Donald Stephenson. I, Donald Swenson, do will and bequeath my trips to the cities to Joseph Burke. My tall lanky figure I will to Vilas Amundson. I, Leland Torgerson, do will and bequeath my slow and careful driving to Harvey Brunner. I, Donald Woxland, do will and bequeath my loud and boister-our manner to Lillian Thompson. The day that one begins his twelve years of school is exciting and thrilling beyond any conception of adults. Twenty-eight boys and girls appeared before Miss Cleo English on that unforgetable day, September 2, 1930. These young hopefuls were: Freddie Arnold, Joseph Busse, Bertha Ann Cottrell, Annette Dahle, Wallace Ebner, Walter Ebner, Homer Eggen, Delores Eggert, Betty Gunderson, Stanley Hanson, Catherine Haugen, Wallace Haugen, Edna Hovde, Doris Humble, Wilbert Jelberg, Ruby Johnson, Edna Lou Kierland, La Verne Lee, Malter Quamen, Donald Rollins, Clarence Sorum, Paul Stehly, Donald Stoyke, Donald Swenson, Elaine Tenborg Searle Tofstad, Donald Woxland, and Louise Zable. At the end of the year most of us were promoted to second grade. Prom that time on we were almost through playing with blocks and doll houses such as we had in first grade because by our second year we had begun an earnest study of reading, spelling, and numbers. During the years of elementary school twenty-four classmates left our group: Freddie Arnold, June Bachman, Edward Bather, Louise Berry, Joseph Busse, Annette Dahle, Delores Eggert, Arnold Glenna, Betty Gunderson, Stanley Hanson, Edwin Hatlelie, Evelyn Hatleli, Catherine Haugen, Wallace Haugen, Wilbert Jelberg, Ruby Johnson, Leslie Melgard, Malter Quamen, Clarence Sorum, Elaine Tenborg, Vernon Valentine, Morris Waadevig, Joseph Wang, and Louise Zable. Seventeen had joined our class during this time: Marvin An- derson, Sidney Arnold, Harold Bladine, Francis Budmon, Rockwell Carlson, Leland Haugen, Lyle Iverson, Orrin Klungtvedt, Elaine Olson, Henry Rockne, Elaine Stephenson, John Stevens; Curtis Swenson, Donald Swenson, Gatriel Thompson, Mildred Thorud, and Ralph Swenningson. In the grades our class was always noted for one thing or another. We early showed signs of being different and talented. At one time in our career we were known as the Fighting Fifth . Whatever that mi it have meant, you may figure out. Athlotic and musical ability cropped out here and there among us until by the time we were eighth graders, we had several members on the athletic teams and in the band. Whatever we may have been known for, none can say that we lacked vitality or personality. At any rate, we enjoyed our elementary school days, and we trust that the teachers remembered only the good qualities about us. I In the eighth grade, our illustrious and noted group included: Marvin Anderson, Sidney Arnold, Harold Bladine, Francis Budmon, Rockwell Carlson, Bertha Ann Cottrell, Wallace Ebner, Walter Ebner, Homer Eggen, Leland Haugen, Edna Hovde, Doris Humble, Lyle Iverson, Edna Lou Kierland, Orrin Klungtvedt, La Verne Lee, Elaine Olson, Henry Rockne, Donald Rollins, Paul Stehly, Elaine Stephenson, John Stevens, Donald Stoyke, Ralph Swenningson, Curtis Swenson, Donald Swenson, Gatriel Thompson, Mildred Thorud, Searle Tofstad, and Donald Woxland. During the summer Henry Rockne, Curtis Swenson, Gatriel Thompson, and Mildred Thorud moved away but the rest of us along with the following made up a class of forty-four: Calvin Benson, Lillian Benson, Robert Bjorge, Dorothy Buelow, Enil Cordes, Eileen Dahl, Annette Dahle, Robert Oahnz, Arthur Grindland, Mil-ton Helleland, Elizabeth Kingiloy, Dagny Mindrum, Joseph Moran, Ina Olson, John Peterson, Bernice Sandvig, Lawrence Sorum, Elaine Tenborg, and Leland Torgerson. One of the first events of our freshman year was the freshman initiation party. The program was furnished by the freshmen class. A few weeks later the freshmen return party was held. At the end of the year we went on a rollicking picnic to La Crosse. During the sophomore and junior years we came to take a prominent part in all school activities. In athletics and music our class members have had an outstanding record. During our junior year, we were hosts to the Class of 1941 at the Prom which was held in the auditorium, completely disguised as the Rainbow Ballroom. The Melody Masters, organized by our own Donald Stoyke, provided the music which come from a rain-bow shell. Our picnics for both years were hold in Rochester. The first senior activity of importance was the presentation of the class play, Skidding, on November 26 and 28. The story of the Hardy family was well depicted by tho cast. Senior picture-taking is always an exciting event. This year, Mr. R. J. Haefner, Winona, risked his camera's life to take our pictures here in the school house on February 28. There remains some historic moments for our class before we leave our high school friends. This book will appear about May 20. Baccalaureate service will be held on May 24. This will be followed by three painful days of state board examinations after which thirty-seven seniors, Class of 1942, hope to receive diplomas on May 29. Thus as our twelfth school year draws to a close we say farewell with the best of wishes to you all. C LASS “Step right up and look into the future, called the professional barker at the State Fair which was held in Rushford. I decided to inquire about my various classmates of the 1942 grad-r uating class, so I paid the fee and entered the tent to look into the crystal ball to see what had happened to my friends. My first glance encountered a bright looking girl whom I recognized as Floronce Amundson. She was journeying about the continent advertising, Ketchum dental cream by flashing that famous Come Hither Smile. A handsome man appeared soon. He wa3 conferring with President Roosevelt. As surely as I live, Marvin Anderson had succeeded Claude Wickard as Secretary of Agriculture. The trainer for Ray Robinson, world's heavyweight boxing champ, is none other than Sid Arnold, ace athlete. A sweet-looking secretary at the Mayo Clinic at Rochester turned out to be Lillian Benson. She was Just breaking a world's record by typing 162 words per minute. Harold Biadine was operating the We fix 'em quick radio shop at Rushford. They are living in the south part of town. J. F. Budmon (known as J. F. to most people) is president of the Standard Oil Company. He owns a new Hudson Pushmobile in which ho makos frequent trips to this area of the state. Dorothy Buelow, our school teacher, is kept very busy managing all the little children around Hart. Hollywood is fortunate to secure Robert Bjorge in the leading role in the picture, Fools Rush In, which won the academy award. Congratulations, Robert! He certainly is handsome. Forty-eight runs in one season is almost unbelievable— yet Rocky Carlson does it almost every year for the New York Yankees. No wonder they hold a monopoly on American League pennants. I can see him this minute rounding third. A Representative in Congress is the next image in the crystal ball. He has a head of very blonde curly hair but I can't seem to recognize him. Oh! Now, I see Emil Cordesi Bertha. Ann Cottrell, formerly a nurse, is keeping a certain trainer in trim. She always was a good cook. She appears to be very hapoy as I see her giving Junior a bath. Eileen Dahl, recognized authority on Home Economics, has just been called to Washington D. C. to balance a diet for nation wide use. I can see her testing foods in a large laboratory. Annette Dahle decided to take the rest of her life easy so she is now happily married to a farmer. They live on Oech Ridge. The Rushford bus carries their children to good old R. H. S.. ★ Our class comedian, Homer Eggen, has turned serious and is the Pastor of the Hushford Lutheran Church. He has won recognition as one of the outstanding clergymen in the state. Robert Gahnz is operating the, U Miss Q pool hall at Hart. He is still busy with his hobby of auctioneering in which he took great pride while going to school. The librarian of the Lincoln library at Washington D. C. is quaint: little Edna Hovde. She is also a personal friend of President Roosevelt. I see her charging a book to Marvin Anderson. Doris Humble is employed by The Dayton Company where she really struts her stuff at each seasonal fashion show. She looks pretty in the blue dress which she is modeling. Lyle Iverson represents the Field's Sporting Goods Company and is doing a swell job, judging by the car that I see him driving. In his spare time he coaches the Chicago Bears. Milton Helleland is living on a farm west of Rushford and specializes in raising pigs. Ho also has some little Hellelands whom I see running across the yard after daddy. Ronald Kahoun holds the position of Professor of Agriculture at the University of Minnesota. He seems to enjoy that lecture he is giving on Crop Rotation . Houses in New York City come into view. In one of them I see Edna Lou Kierland busy with an interior decorating project. Orrin Klungtvedt has just attained the position of assistant Secretary of Agriculture. I see him now conferring with Marvin. Dagny Mindrum has just returned from an extensive trip to Europe where she took voice lessons. She is singing Carmen today at the Metropolitan Opera Company. Joe Moran has charge of all 4H Club work in Minnesota. He also owns and operates a turkey farm west of Minneapolis. A nation-wide cake-baking contest sponsored by Swan's Down Cake flour is being won by Ina Olson. She is very busy with baking but I seen to see her driving a '36 model gray Chev to town. Two of her children are in the back seat. John Peterson is happily married and lives on his large sheep ranch in Wyoming. They are preparing now for a visit hone. La Verne Rakstad is busy working at the Mayo Clinic where she is checking over all patients who cone there. Her patient today is Arthur Grindland who is working near Rochester. It seems he went to sleep, slipped off the handle of his shovel, and fractured his arm in several places. Well, Coach Donald Rollins' Red Wing High School basketball team is coming through again as it is winning its fifth straight state tourney. How do you feel Coach Rollins? Remember the sweet-voiced announcer who brought the World Series right into your home; our own Johnny Stevens. I see him this minute announcing a soap program. He is still busy at his hobby of selling magazines. The United Authors and Publishers axe selecting the outstanding orchestra of the United States. This year the honored one is Donald Stoyke and his Melody Aces. Lawrence Sorum is still carrying a load of hooks around (he gets paid for this though) since he is President Roosevelt s cara-paign manager for his sixth term. I can recognize him now making a speech. He seems to enjoy it. We now see the new manager of the Royalto Theatre in New York—none other than Paul Stehly. From what I hear he owns much of Well Street, too. He looks prosperous in that new suit. Elaine Stephenson has just opened a chain of beauty salons at various points in the U. S. where she specializes in waving hair for men only. I see Donnie Woxland under one machine. Donald Swenson is president and general manager of the Swenson Transfer Service. H© is driving his own new International Semi between New York and San Francisco. Leland Torgerson is co-starring with Gene Autry on the Turn ’em Off, radio program. I can see him now with his faithful guitar singing his favorite song over the national chain. Donald Woxland, a renowned vocalist, has perfected a startling solution called, You Sleep On It Hair Tonic, which reduces beauty expenses as well as worry. Well the scene is disappearing now and the fakir says I have had my money's worth so I shall have to go. For writing rhymes I don't know why Someone suggested me, I've done my best, nov' please be kind And judge my lyrics kindly. Florence A. whose name comes first Is o.uite a chubby lass. She reads those letters every day. And answers them in class. Young Marvin drives his car around Wherever Rushford plays; Is that a natural wave he has? You cannot tell these days. Sid Arnold has a perfect build. To all the girls he's Gable. He'd rather have a senior miss Than pretty Betty Grable. Editing here and typing there Keeps Lillian really busy. The marks she get3 besides all this Make normal people dizzy. When Robert walks along the street It is vdth measured stride. He is so fond of Tinker that With him he does reside. Harold's the largest in the class In physical dimension. He likes to fish but to his bait The trout pay no attention In football Budda ran so fast Ho left the rest in dust, For school he rather often shows A spirit of disgust. Dorothy B. a mother was In Skidding , our class ploy, She helps with work around the house, And likes it, by the way. Up and up our Rocky grows It seems he'll never stop. But that same rangy quality Has brought him to the top. Tall Emil has blonde curly hair Which he untangles daily. His hardest task is still to write A test for Mrs. Stehly. Most any girl would love to have A crown of Bertha's hair, A temper she sometimes displays. To say more, I don't dare. She likes to toil in Home Ec. class. Her work, Eileen does well. In English class she hates to speak. But doesn't mind to spell. Annette is quiet in her ways But likes the active sports. The color of her curly hair Seems made of many sorts. The jokes that Homer tells in class Makes all the students smile. But for his part in having fun He often makes denial. Benny grew so tall so fast He didn't have a chance. To straighten up his lengthy build Or wear out all his pants. The wave that Art has in his hair Is always just the same. Practice at pool on Saturdays Wins him most every game. A farmer Milton says he'll be When from school life he parts, He rides the bus to school each day The daily grind to start. The library Edna seems to like At least she's always there. Her great ambition is to teach And be in teacher's Chair. The G. A. A. Doris directs Since she is president. If rumor counts, soon on a farm She'll he a resident. Though Red is not so very large In various groups he starred. In plays, in music, he excelled In basketball, as guard. Ronnie likes his Ag class best Next to eating candy. Re also likes to chew Dentyne At which he is most handy. A pal to all is Edna Lou, She has the sweetest smile. She golfs, she swims, she sings and plays In togs of latest style. A farmer lad who likes to toil I8 Orrin C. Elungtvedt, In all school work he understood What others could not get. Small Dagny's voice is sweet in song Her grades are almost tops. The street lights often fade away Before in bed she hops. I think that Joe could tell a joke As dry as you have heard. To describe the way he combs his hair I haven't found the word. Full time each day does Ina work To type a test or two. And out of town she goes to see A certain You know who. John Peterson is often seen Leaning against the wall. And talking to a Freshman miss. In the corner of some hall. School life she likes except for this; Those endless history tests. But from the day's most dreaded task, La Verne will soon have rest. Tinker excels in every sport He's been on teams for years. In College he would like to be When football season nears. As you go by the school building A brooder house you'll see, There Larry's slaving day and night And in between, by gee. Paul Stehly's finally growing up At least his voice is breaking, To Cnrleton he plans to go Where Chemistry he's taking. Elaine is always full of pep. She has a fine physique. The manner in which she gets around Is certainly unique. When Johnny sells his magazines Prom door to door he hustles; His favorite pastime seems to be In working cross word puzzles. To practice hours every day Ib Donald Stoyke's aim, I think in future we'll hear him called A trumpeter of fane. Swen doesn't 3een to care so much Whether he ever works, 3ut when it cones to having fun Ho part of that he shirks. Blonde Leland is a quiet lad. Who minds his business well, Once in a while he's late to school, Because there's cream to sell. He hums a song most of the day And talks nuch in between, And with the girls from Houston Donnie is often seen. We wish the Junior class good luck, When in our 3hoes you hop, Tis' said this poem is slightly late. So here is where I stop. The Seniors selected for their play this year a comedy entitled Skidding written by Aurania Rouveral. The play was presented on November 26 and 28, 1941, in the School Auditorium. The plot of the play centers around the nomination and re-election of Judge James Hardy, which in itself caused much excitement. There were numerous other problems and difficulties which the Hardy family encountered, and it all resulted in a well balanced and highly amusing evening of entertainment. The play was directed by Mrs. Stehly. Between act3 selections were presented by the Girls’ Octette and an instrumental group. THt CAST Mr. Hardy, a Judge....................... Mrs. Hardy, his wife..................... Andy Hardy, their son.................... Myra, a married daughter................ Estelle, another marriod daughter........ Marian, the youngest daughter............ Grandpa Hardy............................ Oscar Stubbins, politician............... Wayne Trenton III, Marian's sweetheart.•• Aunt Millie.............................. ......John Stevens ....Dorothy Buelow ......Lyle Iverson ...Lillian Benson .....Dagny Mindrum .Edna Lou Kierland .Rockwell Carlson ...Donald Woxland ....Robert Bjorge .....Doris Humble Fern Anderson.............Redhead, friendly grin, and a good speller. Harold Anderson.........Cornetist, ‘37 Chevrolet, fanning, and pipes. Lyle Anderson.......... Pud , iceman, French horn, smooth dancer. June Bachman..... Sees a certain young man, Soprano Sax., crniet? Gladys Barney........ ..?Barney , loves English, everybody's pal. Robert Berg...... Bob”, O.K. at any sport, has papers and LaVina. Elva Berland.. Brooklyn, likes dancing, Frankie, Class Secretary. Joe Burke.... Bud , Cornetist, cheer-leader, gets around plenty. Donald Byboth________Football, Vickie, V-8, what a handsome big man'. Robert Colbenson. Trombone, Boys Scouts, stamps, models, hunting. Mavis Dahl............. Friendly, chubby. Hone Economics, rumors . Douglas Eggen. .. Doug , Snare drums. Class Treasurer, and Lavonne. Mary Ann Erickson....Talkative, friendly, in good with teachers. Mildred Eskelson ... Missy , combing, You Are My Sunshine —Leif. Lillian Fossum......... Lala , small, great historian, and Tinker. Roger Kimlie..... ...Saturday nights, roller skating, Ag. trips. Evelyn Hoel ..............Blonde, industrious, walks in Brooklyn. Earl Hovland...........Trains his squeaky shoes, neat, Ag. trips. Elayne Iverson................. Plumpish, smiling, happy, Bud dy. June Iverson.........French Horn, fatalistic, firm will, good pal. Ethelyn Jacobson...... Good worker, dark, decisive, procrastinator. Ona Knuds on........Petite, curly. Oboe, all—nightly walks—Bob. Norma Langard.............. Nurse, nice hair, carefree, and Ronnie. Phyllis Larson............. Fuzzy , bassoon, often sees the Doc . Archie Luhnann........ Good natured, the Nash , Benny, and Winona. Billy Marker Fishing, bike, French horn, prompt. Class President. La Velle Niggle ..... Mae , sensitive, sociable, studious, piano. Malter Quamen ... Pete , Model A , cokes, problem child, tardy. Lavonne Severson........... Von , artistic, doodler, walking Doug. Clarence Sorum.............J'Clara , Pool hall, pipes and the V-8. Margaret Steinbauer.... Editor, conscientious, drives an old bus . Jamos Swenson...... Droop , Sousaphono, June 6th, Vice President. Lillian Thompson........... Tiny, supposedly quiet, silent worker. Victoria Tofstad..... Vickie , Home Economics, Mary Ann, and Don. Betsy Westby............ Obliging, neat, sense of humor. Patchy. Miss Brandt.........Industrious, culinary, sensible, prefers Lux . Miss Garnatz............Dark, business-like, small, letters to Joe. Mr. Lian.............. Energetic, blonde, practice makes perfect. ICIIICMCIiS Archie Anderson..... Fern Bachman ........ Hazelmae Bakken ..... Betty Bjorge ....... Marvin Brand ....... Donald Buelov........ Robert Bunke........ Truman Carlson. .... James Corcoran ..... John Culhane........ Charlotte Eggebakken Ingart Ekker........ Adolph Feine........ Norma Glenna........ Ardis Halvorson .... Donna Hoel ......... Audrey Holger...... Doris Hovland ... .. Alice l8berg —...... Gerhard Jelberg..... Barbara Johnson-.... Lorraine Johnson.... Maxine Jorde ....... Lorraine Kryzer — LaVina Lea .... ... Cleo Oldendorf ..... Marlys Olson ....... Grace Otis ......... Clarence Quamen .... Lyle Radtke ........ Carrol Rislove ..... Delores Rude ....... Donald Schroeder.... Leroy Schwager - — Thelma Skarstad .... Donald Stephenson — Robert Stoyke....... Jane Sorum ......... Lucille Thompson ... Ellen Torgerson .... Eleanor Ukkestad — Irving Vitse ....... Niles Westby....... Anazette Wilson .... Earl Wold .......... Kiss Leach ........ Mr. Sand... ........ ............. short.... silly... simple ..........chubby... cheery___chatty .............. wee...wild .. wilful .....alert ...amiable ....accomplished ............ ... big... bushy., bashful durable... different ..disciplined ..........short... still____studious dreamy ., doubtful -- discriminating restless ...rebellious., ridiculous ..... newsy___nervous ...nonsensical ..... - short... stubby .. startling .............. lazy... lusty ...late ............ slim .. sleepy... silent ........juvenile.. jittery... jolly peaceful ...pleasant .. permissable ----- ---- helpful, hasty... hazy ..... elemental ....elusive .. elfish ........ weighty... wary____wholesome ..........fair ... familiar... fleshy ............. lofty .. lanky., lively ........ normal - natural neutral ...taciturn thoughtful ... truthful ..... plump .precise particular .......... smart ...saucy .. sure .......... blonde--- breezy bright ..... quiet quaint -. questioning . ... dainty - dreamy —doubtful - ........ fresh . farmy ... forlorn ..... ....wiry ... witty —wondering ............ dark ...daring ..dashing ..............heavy .. hale—hearty .......... gay - gabbing ...gleesome -------- lean -- laughing — liberal ..immature — impulsive — impossible ..........meek ... mild — manageable . ........racy.... .ranting ... rhythmic ............ misty-- modest . musical ..............wistful-, wiry—wise ........red ... rambling, - -refreshing .. reserved .. reasonable -.reticent .....lovable —laughable — likeable .....absent ...aimless—adventurous ........tall---ticklish - trusting -..--friendly—flexible —feminine ........strange -- straight..sturdy ........dark —- dashing -- delectable ------------ sandy., swift., steady Lot's take a look at one of Miss Johnson's English classes. At first glance we see five rows of bowed heads—all Proshmen. They've been given a reading assignment, so let's find out how many are doing it. Oh . There goes ono up to the assembly already—two in fact. Dale Rcishus and Vernon Carlson. That's what you got, boys, for showing off. Where s all that whispering coming from? Just as I thought. Class Treasurer Elaine, and Audrey and Mae having another gab session. What is it about this time? Who is that coning in the door 15 minutes late? Where have you been, Ray? There goes Glendon up to Miss Johnson. I wonder who will win the argument. What can Edel, Mary, Shirley, and Ardis bo fighting about? Mary must have received another one of hor lengthy notes. They cortainly are making enough fuss about it. Now Vice-president Lila and Clarise B. are joining in. This is really going to be something. Let's go back to the corner to see what Allan, Wilbert, and Wallace are doing. They're behaving pretty well with the exception of Allan who is smiling at the girls as usual. Oh! Oh! Another argunont. It seems as though Jeanette and Clarice S. both think Bud R. is the ideal boy. Well! What have we hero? Our artist, Viola J., is doing hor latest masterpiece. I see Vilas and Alf are discussing the farm problem again. They'll probably be crossing corn and oats to get more wheat. Guess what!! There are two pals from Pern-dale roally working—Eugene P. and Donald R.. Don't tell me that our President, Wallace H., has -..mother bottle of Evening in Paris. Harvey, Alton and ho are really oing to smell sweet. Ura! Lorraine and Dorothy are quietly roading—rather difficult with all the noise. I wonder who Betty is writing to. You were supposed to have finished your letter writing course three weeks ago, Betty. Did I hear Austin mentioned? It must be Joyce and Milford fighting over the Austin and Rushford teams again. There is Jean enjoying another book. Last but not least, we see Elizabeth Buolow sharpening her pencil to match hor wits. And so endeth another English session in the busy lives of the Freshman Class. We are happy to have finished our first year Wo, as a class, wish to congratulate the Seniors on their graduation. The Rushford High School football team had a successful sear-son ending the fall’s play tied for second place. In the fall's play the mighty Trojans won six, lost one, and tied one game. The only defeat came when the team traveled to Lanesboro and were defeated seven to two on a wet and soggy field, Rushford tied with Preston in an evenly fought game, but held the edge in yards gained and first downs made In six other games of the season the Trojans rolled over opposition in easy fashion. Rushford collected 205 points to their opponents 6 in the 6 games they won. September 19 Rushford—45 Spring Grove—0 September 26 Rushford—21 Plainview 0 Octobor 3 Rushford—38 Lewiston 0 October 10 Rushford 2 Lanesboro 7 October 17 Rushford—45 Chat field 0 October 24 Rushford-—0 Preston 0 November 3 Rushford—31 Caledonia 6 November 7 Rushford—25 Harmony —0 Totals 207 Totals 13 I ETTERMEN Lyle Anderson Marvin Anderson Sidney Arnold Valter Arnold Robert Berg Robert Bjorge Donald Buelow Francis Budmon Rockwell Carlson Truman Carlson Emil Cordes John Culhane Robert Gahnz Lyle Iverson Archie Luhmann Joseph Moran John Peterson Malter Quamen Carrol Rislove Donald Rollins John Stevens Milford Thomoson HO N OR A 0L E MENTION Vilas Amundson Harold Anderson Joseph Burke Le Roy Schwager Adolph Feine Gerhard Jelbcrg Dale Reishus As the 1941-42 basketball season started things looked very bright for Rushford. Of last year's championship ten, only three players had graduated; Co-Captain Paul Eggen, Irvin Jensen, and Vernon Eskelson. The first test of the season came when Rushford played Canton and defeated them 46 to 28. Ruddick gave the Trojans a little trouble with his long-range shooting as he hit the hoop for 18 points. Arnold and Rollins were high for Rushford with 18 and 15 points, respectively. The next game was with Lanesboro, with Rushford winning 39 to 27, Arnold and Rollins led Rushford with 12 points each. Palmer was high for Lanesboro with 7. Rushford traveled to Harmony for the next game end won 51 to 26. Rollins led Rushford with 18 points followed by Iverson with 11. Jacobson was high for Harmony with 10 counters. John Stevens, Rushford guard, turned his ankle just as the game ended and was out of the line-up for two weeks. Preston traveled to Rushford for the next game only to return with the short end of a 41 to 23 score. Arnold and Rollins led tho Trojans with 14 points each. Ehrman was high for Preston with 7 points. In the last game before Christmas vacation the Trojans took the measure of Chatfisld by a score of 56 to 32. Arnold led Radford with 23 points followed by Iverson with 12. Olson led the Gophers with 10 markers. In the first game after vacation Rushford defeated Houston 4i to 24 Rollins led Rushford with 18 points and Arnold followed with 10 Miller was high far Houston with 7, The next game was one to signify how Rushford ranked with teams in the Big Nine. Rushford traveled to Northfield to play Northfield High School on the large St, Olaf gymnasium. Rushford measuring up well with Northfield won by score of 40 to 28. Arnold and Iverson led the Trojans, scoring with 19 and 13 points respectively. Nelson led Northfield with 9, On January 16 Rushford defeated Preston by 59 to 45. Arnold and Rollins led Rushford with 15 points each. Carlin led Preston with 15 counters. Rushford won its ninth straight victory by defeating Spring Grove 38 to 10. Center Rocky Carlson led Rushford with 16 points followed by Rollins with 10. In the second gome with Chatfield, Rushford won with a 61 to 33 tally. Iverson, Arnold, and Carlson led Rushford with 16, 14, and 11 points respectively. Houston, next on the schedule, was taken in stride by Rushford at 48 to 20. Rollins and Arnold were high with 17 and 14 points. Moen led Houston with 7. Rushford then played the second-place Mabel team and defeated them 45 to 20. Arnold led with 19, followed by Iverson with 10. Lanesboro tried to break Rushford1s winning streak but met with little success and were defeated 46 to 24. Rollins and Arnold were high with 17 and 14 points respectively. The St. Olaf Freshmen who had spoiled n perfect season for Rushford the year before, came to Rushford with the hope of doing the same thing again. The Sandmen were really keyed for this game and battled through to a 42 to 18 win. Rollins and Arnold were high with 16 and 15 points. Rushford traveled to Luther and handed them a 38 to 35 setback. It was the first time a high school team had defeated the Luther reserves in three years of play. Rushford played their last District One conference gome against Harmony and won 36 to 33. Arnold led with 12 points followed by Carlson with 8. In the last and the best game of the season before the district tournament Rushford played the La Crosse Central team and defeated them by a score of 29 to 25. This group held scored victories over such teams as Winona and Austin as veil as making local winnings to give them the title of City Champs. Iverson led Rushford scoring with 11 points followed by Arnold with 9. ooper led Central with 12 points. 13 A S K E T BA L L Sidney Arnold Francis Budmon Rockwell Carlson Truman Carlson Lyle Iverson H O N O R A 8 L Lyle Afidereon Walter Arnold Robert Berg Gerhard Jelberg December 2 season's Rushford .. 46 December. .5 Rushford ...39 December .. 9 Rushford 51 December 12 Rushford .. 41 December. 19 Rushford .. 56 January ..9 Rushford ..44 January.. 13 Rushford .. 40 January . 16 Rushford... 59 J anuury. 23 Rushford ....38 January 30 Rushford .. 61 February.. 6 Rushford .. 48 February. 10 Rushford ... 45 February 12 Rushford... .46 February 20 Rushford . 42 February 24 Rushford ... 38 February 27 Rushford ... 36 March. . 3 Rushford .29 Tournament March .11 Rushford ...43 March. .12 Rushford . 26 March ... 13 Rushford . 22 Season's Totals 850 I E T T E R M E N Lyle Radtke Donald Rollins John Stevens Milford Thompson Donald Voxland mention William Marker Carrol Rislove Leroy Schwager Robert Stoyke RECORD Canton...............28 Lanesboro........... 27 Harmony..............26 Preston..............23 Chatfield............32 Houston ............ 24 Northfield.......... 28 Preston............. 45 Spring Grove ....... 10 Chatfield............33 Houston ............ 20 Mabel............... 20 Lanesboro ...........24 St. Olaf Frosh ......18 Luther Reserves.....35 Harmony..............33 La Crosse (Central) ...25 Canton .............31 Harmony (overtime) ... 25 Mabel..............._24 541 f RE [-THROW CONTEST Defending his title of last year fts winner of the free-throw contest. Captain Donald Rollins made 21 baskets out of 25 shots to win first place in the district. Congratulations, Donaldi A T R. I BUTE Of all the basketball eras of R.H.S., past and future, none can compare with the oast four-year period—by far the most successful and interesting in Rushford history. The record established during that time will long remain in the memory of Rush-fordites. For the five Seniors of this year's team who have taken pert in almost every cage battle during this four-year Trojan reign, it means the end of an ideal comraderie on the basketball court. We may rightly call it a reign since, in this era, the Golden Trojans have won 70 out of 80 games played. Five of the losses ceme in the first year; two came in final games of tournament play; tvfo were administered by non-conference teems; and one was suffered at the hands of a district opponent during seasonal play in the past three years. The average of scores for the past four years is 40 to the opponents 24. Any disappointment caused by the loss of two final games of tournament play has been overwhelmingly and completely overshadowed by this outstanding record of those whom we are proud and glad to call the uncrowned basketball champions of District I . To the Coach, Mr. Arthur Sand, and to the five Seniors; Sidney Arnold, Rockwell Carlson, Lyle Iverson, Captain Donald Rollins, and John Stevens we say, that to us you are champions and in our hearts you will always remain so. Anonymous If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss. And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss: If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone. And so hold on when there is nothing in you Fycopt the Will which says to them; Hold on! Rudyard Kipling The Trojans looked forward to a good baseball season with six lettermen returning. In the first game Chatfield traveled to Rushford and returned home with the long end of a 5 to 0 count. After more practice, Rushford played a return game at Chatfield on May 5. After leading during eight innings, the Trojans were defeated by two costly errors in the last inning. The score stood at 6 to 5. The undefeated Burros came to Rushford for our third game. The Trojans fought an uphill battle all the way and finally tied the score in the last inning only to see it slip away in the extra frame by a 12 to 7 score. The Trojans played at Wfrfcoff on May 19. It turned out to be a pitcher's battle in which Bon Rollins led his team to victory by a score of 2 to 0. The last game of the season will be played at Preston on May 21. LETTERMEN Walter Arnold Rockwell Carlson Robert Berg Truman Carlson Robert Bjorge Lyle Iverson Harvey Brunner Lyle Radtke Bonald Buelow Bonald Rollins John Stevens GOLF The elimination rounds to determine the golf-team members were played on Wednesday, May 20. Two Seniors, Lyle Iverson and Paul Stehly, and two Juniors, Joseph Burke and Billy Marker, vere competing in the play-off. Low scores were turned in by Bud Burke and Paul Stehly who with Homer Eggen and Bonald Rollins, members of last year's team, will defend a three-year's championship for the Trojans at Lanesboro on Saturday, May 23. Good luck, boys! Keep up the champions' record! The G-. A. A. is a club organized by girls interested in both outdoor and indoor sports. There are no special requirements, so any high school girl may become a member. This year we have a membership of sixty—three which is the largest membership that G� A. A. has ever had. It includes nine seniors, seventeen juniors, eleven sophomores, and twenty-six freshmen. A system of points has been worked out to encourage the girls to participate in many sports such as biking, tennis, or kittenball. After a member has 500 points she receives a pin. The three girls who will get pins this year are: Dorbthy Buelow na Ols°n Margaret Steinbauer To earn a chenille letter a girl must have a total of 1000 points. The following girls, all seniors, will receive letters: Bertha Ann Cottrell Edna Lou Kierland Doris Humble Eileen Behl President........ Vice President Treasurer....... Secretary....... Faculty Advisor. OFFICERS .......Doris Humble Bertha Ann Cottrell ....... Elva Berland Edna Lou Kierland ....Miss Ethel Meyer INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS The Rushford Band was continued last fall under new supervision. Mr. C. I. Carlson who was director of the Band for four years had accepted a similar position in Glasgow, Montana. Mr. Erling Lisin, who succeeded Mr. Carlson, came from Grafton, North Dakota. He has initiated a different style of band performance. Under his able direction two fine concerts were presented besides the spring concert given in connection with vocal groups. The band also furnished music for various programs during the year. The program for the first concert, November 18, follows: Merry Men ....... Village Chapel1? — Monarch March .... Mexican Hat Dance?. Traveler?.......... ---Max Thomas Mr. H. Ribble ....Olivadoti ___Max Thomas ..... Buchtel Selections by Girls' Octette: We're All Americans .................................James T. Mangen Vocal: Girle| Octette........ Tableau: Second Grade Enchantress?...... Saxophone Solo ... Robert Stoyke..........Vivier Them Basses?............................................... Huffine Blue Moon?....................................................Ribble Hawaiian Overture?............................................Aufill Robin Hood?................................................ Brockton Yea Drummer.......Drum Solo__ Douglas Eggen ......... M. Lake The second concert presented on February 23 included the following numbers: Creston . ............................................. F. E. Noel Cabins ................................................... Gillette Sousaphone Specialities.......... . Walter Jorgen and James Swenson Rocked in the Cradle of the Doep .............-......De Lamater Marines March ............................................ Sousa Variations of Marine March ...................arranged by Holmes Kind Korab ............................................Luther Lorens Emperor Waltz?................................................Strauss Selection by Girls' Octette In the Mystic Land of Egypt ...............................Ketelby Vocals: Donald Woxland, tenor. Girls' Trio and Boys' Octette Amina . .............................................. Paul Linke Siamese Patrol ........................................ Paul Linke El Caballero ........................................... Olivadoti Trombone Antics...............................................Weber Robert Colbenson, Lyle Iverson, Glen Johnson Dale Reishus, Donald Schroeder Bronze Eagle ...........................................W. Graham T H g BAND PS tl SONNE L CLARINETS: Lois Burke, Barbara Johnson, Alton Morken, Cleo Qlden- dorf, Leroy Schvager, Paul Stehly, John Stevens, Lucille Thompson, and Phyllis Virock, Mary Oldendorf. BASS CLARINET: La Vina Lea. CORNETS: Harold Anderson, John Anderson, Joseph Burke, Homer Eg- gen, Vincent Niggle, Donald Stoyke, Richard Stoyke, Herbert Thompson, and Milford Thompson. BARITONES: Pern Bachman, and Audrey Nordgaard. SAXOPHONES: June Bachman, Robert Berg, Harold Bladinc, Orrin Klungtvodt, Allan Ness, James Schroeder, and Robert Stoyko. FLUTES: Audrey Holger, and Anita Miller. OBOE: Ona Knudson. BASSES: Gerhard Jelborg, Walter Jorgens, and James Swenson. FRENCH HORNS: Lyle Anderson, June Iverson, Lawrence Johnson, and William Marker. TROMBONES: Robert Colbenson, Lyle Iverson, Glenn Johnson, Dale Reishus, and Donald Schroeder. BASSOON: Phyllis Larson. BELLS: Doris Humble. DRUMS: Douglas Eggen, Everett Rislove, and Donald Stephenson. BAND OFFICERS ............................... Lyle Iverson ...............................Homer Eggen ................. June Bachman, Fern Bachman ................... La Vina Lea, Ona Xnudson ..............................Donald Stoyke .............Vincent Niggle, Richard Stoyke ........................... Herbert Thompson P E P - B A N D P E R S O N N E L CLARINETS: Barbara Johnson, Mary Oldendorf, Leroy Schwager, and Paul Stehly. CORNETS: Joseph Buike, Homer Eggen, Donald Stoyke, Richard Stoyke, and Herbert Thompson. 3ARIT0NES: Fern Bachman, and Audrey Nordgaard. SAXOPHONES: Robert Berg, Robert Stoyke, and Allan Ness. BASS: James Swenson. FRENCH HORNS: Lyle Anderson, June Iverson, Lawrence Johnson, and William Marker. TROMBONES: Robert Colbenson, Glenn Johnson, Dale Reishus, and Donald Schroeder. DRUMS: Douglas Eggen, and Donald Stephenson. The Band participated in the Music Festival and the Area Music Contest this year. The Festival was held in Chatfield on April 11. The long cherished hope of an A rating became a reality in the playing of Phantom Trumpeters by Gillette. All of the instrumental entries received an A rating, so Rushford has every reason to congratulate Mr. Lian and the members of our Band. Among the entries was a brass sextette playing Castillia by Holmes and made up of the following members: Fern Bachman, baritone; Lyle Iverson, trombone; Billy Marker, French horn; Donald Stoyke, cornet; James Swenson, sousaphone; Donald Woxland, cornet. The solo entries were: Douglas Eggen, snare drum; Billy Marker, French horn; Robert Stoyke, alto saxophone. President.. Treasurer.. Librarians. Student Director Quartermasters.. Interest in music in recent years increased the number of schools and students taking part to the point where a state-wide contest was too large to be of practical value. Therefore, the Area Contest is an innovation this year to replace the central State Contest. On April 17, the Band journeyed to Austin Where they competed with the Class C schools of this Area. Rushford and Stewartville were rated A . The Brass Quartet and Robert Stoyke, saxophone soloist, also received the highest rating. Douglas Eggen, drum soloist, merited a t 3n. Rushford is proud of the fine records set by the band members. As The Valley Legend goes to press, plans are being made to make the trip to Duluth on May 15, where the Band, the Brass Sextette, Donald and Robert Stoyke, soloists, will participate in the Rational Contest. Much credit is due to Mr. Everett Goli and Mr. Clifford Carlson, former band directors, as well as to Mr. Lian and the band members themselves for tho splendid records set this year. BAND MOTHER s' CLUB The Band Mothers Club is a most active organization promoting interest in the Band. They raise money by various means as selling candy at the basketball games or by having food sales. They have used it for the purchasing of new instruments or repairing old ones. This year they bou it a new King baritono and an excellent set of cymbals. They served a lunch at Chatfield to the students taking part in tho music contest. Wo are happy to have such a fine community organization to work in connection with a school organization. Their efforts are indeed appreciated by every individual in the Band and by Mr. Lian. The officers for the current year are: President, Mrs. Alfred Thompson; Vice-' President, Mrs. Clarence Niggle; Secretary, Mrs. Edwin Berg; Troasurer, Mrs. Carl Bachman. MELODY MASTERS This organization formed a year ago has improved in its performing. They have played at the school parties and as a special feature at basketball games. The members of the band and their instruments are: trumpets, Donald Stoyke, Donald Woxland, Mr. Koffron; piano, Richard Stoyko; bass, James Swenson; drums, Douglas Eggen; saxophone, Robert Stoyko, Robert Berg, Allan Ness. TO OUR BAND Rushford's School has a concert band That's welcomed everywhere, When at a concert they perform I like to be right there. To Chatfield, Austin, and Duluth, These good musicians went, With any rating less than A They did not seem content. A snare drummer is Douglas E. Who rolls the tympani. And Donald beats the big bass drum With great dexterity. How Bobby S. and Bobby Berg Each play a saxophone, While Walter J. and Jimmie S. Prefer the sousaphone. To help out with the mighty bass Gerhard toots the tuba. The flute is played by Audrey H., The oboes tuned by Ona. Tones coning from French horns are made By Billy, June, and Pud , The oornets are most deftly played By Homer, Doc , and Bud . Lyle Iverson and Robert C. The long trombones do slide, And o’er the keys of the bassoon, Phil's fingers quickly glide. John S., Leroy, and Paul Stehly Are first with clarinet, Soft mellow sounds from baritones, Fern B. and Audrey get. he band has many members more As Orrin, June, and Larry, There’s Donnie, Vince, and Dickie S., Cleo, Babs , and Mary. With Mr. Lian at the helm They have accomplished much, A vote of thanks we give to him For teaching the right touch. VOCAL GROUPS Under the direction of Miss Katherine Leach, the Girls’ Glee Club, Mixed Octette, Girls' Octette, and the Mixed Chorus have enjoyed a most successful year. On Tuesday evening, December 16, the annual Christmas program was given by the Rushford City School. The music program consisted of songs by the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Trio, selected Mixed Chorus and a few vocal solos. On Wednesday, April 8, a concert in conjunction with the Band was given with all of the music groups presenting their contest numbers. The District Music Contest was held on Saturday, April 11, at Chatfield: Rushford entered nine groups. Vocal participants receiving A's were! Mixed Chorus, Girls' Glee Club, Junior High Chorus, Boys' Glee Club, and Donald Woxland, tenor. The Mixed Octette and Girls' Octette received B ratings. Rushford won second place with 60 points. The following selections were presented at the contest: nAve Marie Stella ............Mixed Chorus.............Grieg My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair .. Girls' Glee Club... Haydn Cradle Song ............ Girls' Octette ............Schubert Dedication ...............Mixed Octette Franz All Through the Night. ....3oys' Glee Club Northcote The Little Dustman ..... Junior Girls' Glee Club .... Brahms Passing By ..........Donald Woxland, tenor solo..... Purcell Vocal groups could not participate in the Area Contest at Austin because the illness of Miss Leach. Donald Woxland sang a solo on Saturday, April 18 and received a C rating. The Music Festival was held on April 25 at Mabel. Groups from Rushford that appenredv on the day's program were: the Girls' Octette, Brass Sextette, Mixed Octette. We congratulate the members of the vocal organizations and Miss Leach for their fine performances during the year. It has meant a great deal of practice and cooperation from every member. The Boys' Glee Club has been directed by Mr. Lian this year. They have sung for several programs during 1941-42. They entered the District Contest at Chatfield where an A rating was earned. Class C schools did not participate in the Area Contest so the group had to be content with taking part in the District Contest GIRLS GLEE C L U 8 SOPRANOS: Fern Bachman, June Bachman, Gladys Barney, Betty 3jorge, Bertha Cottrell, Eileen Dahl, Mavis Dahl, Charlotte Eggo-hakken, Lillian Fossum, Ardis Halvorson, Elaine Iverson, Edna Lou Kierland, Norma Langard, Dagny Mindrum, Audrey Nordgnard, Delores Rude, Betty Rude, Jane Sorun, Elaine Stephenson, Lucille Thompson, and Mae Torgoiud, ALTOS: Hazelmae Bakken, Elva Borland, Jean Colhenson, Mary Ann Erickson, Lila Glenna, Norma Glonna, Doris Hovland, Doris Humble, June Iverson, Ethelyn Jacobson, Barbara Johnson, Elaine Konetchy, Phyllis Larson, Ona Knutson, LaVina Lea, Mary Oldendorf, Joyce Severson, LaVonne Severson, Victoria Tofstad, Jeanetto Vig-ness, and Betsy Westby. TENORS: Vilas Anundson, Archie Anderson, Harold Anderson, Robert Bunke, Vernon Carlson, Robert Colbonson, Allan Eggon, Roger Himlie, Earl Hovland, Dole Reishus, Donald Schrooder, Paul Stehly, Milford Thompson, and Donald Woxland. 3ASSES: Lyle Andorson, Robert Bjorge, Harold Bladine, Donald Byboth, Rockwell Carlson, Truman Carlson, John Culhano, Douglas Eggen, Arthur Grindland, Milton Helleland, Lyle Iverson, William Marker, Donald Rollins, Leroy Schwager, Lawrence Sorun, John Stevens, and Janes Swenson, MIXED CHORUS The Mixed Chorus is a combination of the Girls1 Glee Club and the Boys' Glee Club. 6GVS GLEE CLUB GIRLS OCTETTE Fom Bachman Bertha Cottrell Edna Lou Kierland Doris Hunblo June Iverson Ona Knutson Lavina Loa Dagny Mindrum MIXED OCTTETE Fern Bachman Rockwell Carlson Edna Lou Kierland Dagny Mindrum Paul Stohly Donald Woxland At the beginning of the year there was a request for members of the Ripples Staff. In response to this, thirty students expressed desires to join the staff. This year our Ripples received a first-class rating from the All-American Newspaper Critical Service of the National Scholastic Press Association. In order for the Juniors to get some experience for next year's work, they took over their Ripples duties when the Seniors began working on the annual. The 1941-1942 Ripples Staff wish you Juniors the best of luck. Cheeriol THE STAFF Editor ................................................Lillian Benson Assistant Editor................................Margaret Steinbauer Feature Editor......................................... Billy Marker Assistant Feature Editor..............................Clarence Quamen Sports Editors........................ John Stevens, Paul Stehly Social Editor...................................... Evelyn Hoel Literary Editor..................................... La Voile Niggle Humor Editor............................................Robert Bjorge Alumni Editor...................................................Elayne Iverson Exchange Editor.......................................... .Ina Olson Circulation Manager................................. Rockwell Carlson Assistant Circulation Manager..................................Douglas Eggen Mimeoscope................Doris Humble, Edna Lou Kiorland, Eileen Dahl Stencil Cutters..........................Lillian Benson, Ina Olson ...............Margaret Steinbauer, Donald Voxland Typists........................La Voile Niggle, Mcu:y Ann Erickson ................................Dorothy Buelow, Evelyn Hoel Special Reporters.....................Eileen Dahl, Lorraine Kryzer .....Donald Buelow, Lawrence Sorum, June Iverson ..Robert Colbenson, Orrin Klungtvedt, Edna Hovde ................Harold Bladine, Lavonno Severson Advisor......................................Miss Gwenith Garnatz The annual Play Festival of 1942 was concluded at Rushford on Thursday evening, March 5. During the season Rushford presented two plays with a mixed cast, and one, with an all-girl cast. The first of the series, The Early Worm , a comedy, was a presentation of the Freshman Class on November 7 at Rushford for a local program, and on February 24 at Peterson as a part of the play festival. Peterson's contribution yras Initiation!) a comedy while Houston dramatized Raveled Sleeve . It is an old belief that the early bird catches the worm, but when the early bird catches two worms he sometimes has to do a little squirming himself. When a boy provides himself with too many dates he sometimes puts himself in the position of, not the-early bird, but the two early worms. T H E EARLY W O R M Hector Brown, 17, a ring leader _______________ Raymond McManimon Jack Reed, 17, another ring leader..................Vilas Amundson Dopey Fisher, 16, Hector's friend ................ Glendon Laugen Hector's sister, 15.......................... Jeannette Vigness Penelope Beals, just arrived from England..........Elaine Konetchy Della, the maid........................................Lila Glenna The second in the series of plays was presented at Houston on February 25. Peterson repeated Initiation as their part in the program. Houston gave Submerged , a ploy telling the dramatic story of men facing certain death in a shell-damaged submarine. Weinies for Wednesday , a comedy, was Rushford's choice. The story relates how a famous opera singer is coming to stay overnight in the ordinary home of the Fosters. The excitement over having their regular breakfast of weinies and of how to treat their guest causes then no end of excitement. WEINIES FOR WEDNESDAY Mrs. Foster..... . Mr. Foster........ Jack Foster....... Marian Foster .... Madame Costenolli ...Fern Bachman Douglas Eggen ... Robert Bunke Lavonne Severson ... Alice Isberg The festival was concluded, at Rushford on March 5 whan Peterson presented a domestic comedy, Frank and Erna . Houston gave Forward March , a patriotic play while Rushford chose to present another comedy entitled Thursday at Hone. Marabelle Larkin, a young society matron had publicly expressed that she wished to set aside one day in a week to receive agents. All the trouble which arose from this idle remaric was shown in the play. THURSDAY AT HO M e Marabelle Larkin..................................... Elva Borland Sarah, her housekeeper............................. Ethelyn Jacobson Jane Post, her sister............................ Phyllis Larson Prudence Pearce, seller of books ......................June Iverson Mrs. Meltz, a vendor of wax flowers..................Thelma Skarstad Hilda Dumper, whose husband sells sweepers............Norma Glenna Henrietta Strate, of the Cutie Curlers ............Lucille Thompson Rhea Bates, representing Clean Swoop Vacuums..............Lavina Lea The Boys' G-lee Club sang Sleep Kentucky Babe by Beibel and Round the Corner by Gray. The Rushford Chapter of the Future Farmers of America was organised in the fall of 1939 through the efforts of Mr. Henning Swanson, the first head of the agriculture department. Each succeeding year has brought more interest in the organization. This year, eleven Freshmen boys joined as Green Hands and two Sophomores bocaae members of the F.F.A.. This brought the total membership to thirty-six. Tho year's first activity was the F.F.A. Marketing School held during September in St. Paul. Those who consigned livestock grading good or better were Marvin Brand, Robert Gahnz. Archie Luhmnnn, Alf Mindrum, and Clarence Sorun. Donald Schroeder and Leland Torgcrson also participated. The awards were presented at the annual Parent-Sons Banquet. As a money-raising project the F.F.A. sold candy, pop, and hot dogs at the home football games. Because of interest in soil erosion and control the agriculture students were taken on a field trip to the Grand Dad’s Bluff Experiment Station at La Crosse in September. There they observed successful erosion control methods. More stress has been laid this year on community service. Five hundred sheep were drenched for local farmers by the students in the agriculture classes. Members of the Chapter also voted to be the sponsoring organization for the Junior Sow Testing Association. An inventory on January 1, shows that members have invested $2500 in projects which by fall will be $4000. At the District 5 F. F. A. Judging Contest in Waseca on April 18, the dairy team made up of Robert Gahnz, Arthur Grind-land, and Roger Himlie won a good rating. Milton and Wallace Kelleland, with Earl Wold, crop team, made a superior rating. Also rated superior were Robert Bunke, Ronald Xahoun, and Ray McKaninon, livestock team. The poultry team, Marvin Anderson, Earl Hovland, and Orrin Klungtvedt, merited an excellent score. The State F. F. A. Congress held in St. Paul on May 7 and 8 was attended by two judging teams,- Mr. Halverson, Donald Buelow official delegate, and Donald Schroeder who played first trombone in the state band. The crops achievement team, composed of Marvin Andorson, Orrin Klungtvedt, and Lawrence Sorum won second place in the state in a written contest. Milton and Wallace Helleland, and Earl Wold von a good rating on the crops team. The big event of the year for which the F.F.A. and Part-Tine Class are responsible is the Parents and Sons' Banquet, held this year on March 24. The address of the evening, Our Job in the Emergency, was given by Mr. Valter E. Englund, Executive Secretary of the M.E.A,, His talk was both practical and thought provoking. A delicious dinner was served by the Hone Economics Department. Music was furnished by the Girls' Octette, and the Stoyke Trio. Mr. George Julsrud was toastmaster, and Villian Snaby had charge of the group singing. The highest honor bestowed On a Senior in agriculture was won this year by Orrin Klungtvodt, president of F.F.A.. He was awarded a Chenille R for outstanding work in agriculturo. President ..... Vice-President. Secretary ..... Treasurer... .. Reporter....... Watch dogs ..... OFFICERS .....................Orrin Klungtvedt ....................... Ronald Knhoun ................... Marvin Anderson ..................... Roger Himlie ...................... Donald Buolow . .........Adolph Feine, Robert Gnhnz Archie Anderson Harold Anderson Marvin Anderson Sidnoy Arnold Marvin Brand Donald Buelow Janes Corcoran Adolph Feine Robert Gohnz Arthur GrinAland Milton Holleland Roger Hinlie F f A . M E M 6 E Earl Ho viand Ronald Knhoun Orrin Klungtvedt Glendon Laugen Archie Luhmann Joseph Moran John Peterson Lawrence Sorun Donald Schroeder Leland Torgerson Niles Westby Earl Wold GREEN Alf Bjorge Harvey Brunner Robert Bunke Vernon Carlson Ingart Ekker Wallace Helleland HANDS Wilbert Knhoun Alton Klungtvedt Wallace Markegard Raynond McManinon Eugene Peterson Donald Rakstad LEARNING TO DO-, DOING TO t E A R N j EARNING TO LIVE, LIVING TO SERVE. The Athletic Association was organized in September before the football season opened and has had a busy and successful year undor the direction of John Ole Stevens, the president During the football season, the Athletic Association sponsored several activities to promote enthusiasm in the athletics program. Among these was a window-decorating and slogan contest, a bonfire, a dad's day, and parades with the band. With the advent of the basketball season, it was decided that each class should give a pep-fest before some of the more important games. This plan proved to be successful and, as a consequence students wore treated to some good entertainment. The first class to present a pep-fest was the Freshmen, before the Spring Grove game. They staged a basketball game in which the boys represented Spring Grove, and the girls, Rushford. It appeared to the innocent bystander that rules were not entirely enforced. Anyway, it seems that the girls won which suited everyone. The high light of this pep-fest was a style show presented by the Freshmen boys. Some show, and how. The Juniors tried to frighten us all with a Frankonstein show but Chatfield didn't prove to be a very frightening opponent so there was no need to scare us as they did. The pep band, Mr. Sand, and Mr. Hanson contributed their bits to the pep fest. The Seniors were the third group to present a pep-fest before the Lanesboro game. John Stevens acted as master of ceremonies and, with Homer's able help ns comedian, some good jokes were told. Some of the senior girls sang an adaption of Old MacDonald . The first five on the basketball squad (all Seniors) took us back to plantation days in the roles of Abraham Lincoln Carlson, George Washington Rollins, Thomas Jefferson Arnold, Jefferson Davis Iverson, with the interlocutor, John Stevens. The seventh and eighth grades colla.borated on the pep-fest held before the game with the St. Olaf Freshmen. They even had their own band. They decided, since their combined classes had so much talent, that they would try a Major Bowes program. Allen Ness, as Major Bowes, called on the talents of the two classes to give us a most entertaining program. They also presented a Norwegian refugee (Mr. Hanson) who sang The Thinnest Man IE r Knew. A request for an encore was ignored. ic —= ill The last class to present a pep-fest was the Sophomore. The Pep Band got the program off to a good start A skit called Close Figuring was acted out by some of the more dramatic Sophomores. Donald Buelow told a bed-time story about the history of basketball. A life history of each one of the first five on the squad was depicted by Mrs. Stehly. Later we were taken back to Karrot Korners to look in on a school directed by Clarence Quamen. The finale was impressive. The curtain opened disclosing a number of the students standing in line formation, all dressed in appropriate uniforms symbolizing the various departments of service during war-time. The band, with a salute to the flag, struck up the Star Spangled Banner, the student body stood up and sang our national anthem. Because the faculty judges decided that the Seniors gave the best pep-fest, an all-school party was given in their honor. The present Senior Class hopes that next year's athletic season will be successful and that the Athletic Association of 1942-1S43 will have the same fine support that the one of this year has enjoyed. OFFICERS President.............................................John Stevens Treasurer............................. Rockwell Carlson Secretary................................... Doris Humble NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a nation-wide honorary scholastic organization of which any school may become a member by obtaining a charter and adhering to the rules. The Hushford Chapter, organized twelve years ago, is the oldest one in the district. To be eligible to membership in the local chapter, a student must show qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, and character during his four years of high school work. He must have a B- or better average in scholastic standing. Six members of the Senior class were elected to this organization this year: Lillian Benson, Robert BJorge, Edna Lou Kier- land, Orrin Klungtvedt, and John Stevens. Paul Stehly became a member during his Junior year. Of this group Lillian Benson and Paul Stohly are tied for valedictorian honors. Robert BJorge is salutatorian. Two juniors elected this year arc Douglas Eggen and William Marker. The district initiation was held at Chatficld on April 28. Mr. Bauer, superintendent, Winona City Schools, was the speaker. AMERICAN LEGION AWARD The Charles Murphy Post of the American Legion offers an a-ward each year to a senior boy and to a senior girl. It is based on qualities of courngo. service, character, leadership, and scholarship. The fa.culty committee elected Doris Humble and John Stevens as recipients of the awards this year. CITIZENSHIP AWARD In recognition of citizenship and service to the school a citizonship award is OAde to two members of each senior class, usually a boy and a girl. This year, however, it was decided that the awards were merited by Lyle Iverson and Rockwell Carlson. FOUR-YEAR HONOR ROLL Marvin Anderson Lillian Benson Robert BJorge Harold Bladine Rockwell Carlson John Stevens Edna Lou Kierland Orrin Klungtvedt Dagny Mindrura Lawrence Sorum Paul Stehly The social activity of the school year began with the Fresh-nan initiation party which proved to be a real surprise to us who did not realize that the Freshnen have so much poise and talent. Their first attempt to amuse the upper classmen was a real success. Congratulations, FreshiesI After the program dancing to the music of the Melody Masters was in order. Various games were enjoyed by those who did not dance. In order to put more spirit into the home-coming game and to attract a larger crowd, the class officers decided to sponsor a window-decorating and slogan-making contest. All classes of the Junior and Senior High School participated, but again, the Freshmen scored by rating first place with an appropriate window display. As a reward they were guests at an all-school party held on November 14. The winner of the slogan contest, Mildred Eskel-son, was presented with a season ticket for basket ball games. The annual Christmas party was confined to the singing of hymns. The students decided that the money usually spent for small gifts should be contributed to the Red Cross drive. On February 20 more people than at any other party tried to step to the tunes of the Melody Masters—and with success, too. Cards and ping-pong were played by those who did not care to dance. Refreshments were sold by the Juniors. Because the Senior Class won the basketball pep-fest contest they were the guests at a school party on April 24. Besides the Seniors, the seventh and eighth graders especially seemed to enjoy the evening a great deal. Again, the Melody Masters furnished music for those who tripped the light fantastic. The others enjoyed games. Lunch was sold by the Juniors. The Junior Class was very busy for about two weeks before May 9, but there was so much secrecy about it all that one could only guess that the Prom was being planned. They certainly did a fine piece of work in decorating the auditorium. Red, white, and blue streamers separated the room into two spaces, one vised for dancing and one for tables where cards were played. The Melody Masters played for the dancers. For lunch one had a choice of two delicious menus. The seniors, faculty, and board members were royally entertained and we wish to thank the Juniors for their efforts to make the Prom a very pleasant memory. DEFENSE The sale of defense stamps as a part of the national program was started in school on February 11. Students in high school who took care of the stamp sales were Lillian Benson, Mary Erickson, and Raymond McManimon. Wednesday was the day chosen to sell the stamps. In the fourteen weeks of selling the record of sales made in the fourth to twelfth grades inclusive follows: Fourth Grade................................................ 100,95 Fifth Grade................................................. 74.80 Sixth Grade.................................................122.95 Seventh Grade ..............-................................32,70 Eighth Grade ............................................ .80.55 Ninth Grade..................................................47.70 Tenth Grade..................................................85.70 Eleventh Grade.............................................. 56.05 Twelfth Grade .............................................. 71.25 Total ................................................... 672.65 WE WONDER By this time next year, we wonder where the members of the Class of 1942 will be. The class members of 1941 are scattered from California to Washington, D. C. FOR SENIORS The Baccalaureate service on May 24 will be conducted in the auditorium by the Reverend Russell Johnson, Winona. The speaker for commencement exercises is F. J. Andreen, past state commander of the American Legion. ORCHIDS TO The Brass Sextette..............for A's at Austin and Duluth The Girls' Octette....for frequent and excellent performances The Stoyke Brothers ..... for—well, we like to hear them play Miss Brandt................... for well-arranged banquets People of the Community.........for the band's trip to Duluth Ripples Staffs.........................for great improvement Basket ball team .....................for an unequalled record Boy Scouts.......................... .for collection of paper Lawrence Sorum............ for graduating with twenty Credits ITS BIG NEWS WHEN: doug and lavonne si t-not walk art g. cashes in on his pig crop miss iohnson’s clocks sound off vickie and don d i s a g r e e i mm t tinker r. shaves now-and then donme and cuthbert go to houston L jw bennie tells the boys how to farm sw en g ets u p on time Of TEN SEEN TOGETHER Bobby Berg.. Miss Leach . Johnny..... Alice...... Kissy1!... Archie A.--- Dale....... Rocky...... Sidney .... Lillian ... Budda ... Betty ..... Barney •---Miss Meyers ...............and his biology book .....................and her letters .....................and his notebook .............and a geometry theorem .............and Hector Wilburforce .............. and his history book and Mae or Audrey or—ad infinitum .................and the school keys .................and his chickens ...........................and Ina ........and his bookkeeping problems .............................and Maxine ........................ and her giggle ........... . and Edna Lou and Doris GIRLS I think that I shall never see A girl that doesn’t make eyes at me. A girl whose lips are not pressed ’Gainst a tube of lip-stick-compressed. A girl that does not look at me all day. And lift her head in gaudy ray; A girl that may not on Easter wear A nest of carrots in her hair. Upon whose shoulders has not lain A piece of lace which looks insane. Pcoms are made by fools like mo, But only girls can wear styles like these V Yours, Hector Wilburforce At to rney- at-Go s s ip ! 1 r SEPTEMBER Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. . ri. T Sat. Miss Leach organizes the Glee Club With so much campaigning Mr. Pupil wonders just who would make the best class officers Eager eyes view Band Director Lian for the first tine as he arrives on September fifteenth weather brought on the usual hooky FALL OCTOBER r Sun. Mon. | Tues. | Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. -- - Oct. 2—Boys left the farm for the first Bart Time kg. meeting {r % Skits at the Frosh Initiation Party made us all laugh C Rushford 38 m Lewiston 0 1 jf ? SSpeeches were given students M. W?from RES and the 'y j i surrounding towns p|j 1 on Vocational Day iv W 'v@4,'x' ' T (fiX'vjs 'V '' Rain on Homecoming and Dad'8 Day made some fans darn mad NOVEMBE R Sun. 1 Mon. Tues. j Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. ry� First hand concert of the season When the kg. Stu-dents planted that seed, who ever ex-pected they'd win ribbons at the Fi3 more County Crop || ShowT Cramming for six week's exams T s p-T-A pr°- (u Ytmgram for ItfiYi -y WMerlctui Educa?-on Veelc has j[|X C v affected the whole 1 family 1 Nov 9”15 Judge”' Bale from Ohio spoke to us’ Skidding wasglvon by the Senior Class, November 26 and 28. DECEMBER Sun. I Mon. Tues. j Ved. Thurs. o JJ Basketball season begins °n ccenber t. Si ,tack on larbor I _ 1 Fri. Sat. % ffh (q+Jt-' Hono Economics girls ake Christmas candy § t4 J A NU A RY Mon. Sun. ti i - Tucs. After sleeping late in vai-ention, Boy, it was hard to get up in tine for school The B.3. boys have reason to celebrate Rushford 40 Northfiold 28 Thurs. I Frl. 1 Sat. Xnns party fund nnounted to $9.42 for— Future weddings? Mny ® 2 teachers have diamonds Problem for a certain lass— Deciding on RC or JS G.A.A. begin basketball tournament FEBRUARY Sun. Mon. Tues. | Wed, Thurs. Fri. Sat. Billy Goat finds tin cans scarce since J. T.'s talk on Saving for Defense”. « On Feb. 24 surprised and happy duns received news of the R.H.S. victory over Luther Reserves 38-35 Remember those minstrels in the Senior pep-fest? Sven though dated on Friday the 13th, the school party was a success Great commotion occurred when chemistry students manufactured soap. M ARCH Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. On March 5th, stage stars of the play festival make-up for their theatre debut. This space is dedicated to our Golden Trojans whqj dethroned by Mabel in the tournament finals, March 13th, still hold a place as uncrowned champions in every heart. Speed is Mrs. Stehly'surge for annual staff. The advanced class in home economics study electrical appliances in Consumer Buying. Once again the annual F.F.A. ban-•— quet was a great success. Mr. Englund was the speaker. APRIL Sun. Mon. Tues. Glee Club Girls turn to sewing as the contest draws near. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. ii'.'i That first round's score discouraged (‘r? many hopefhl golf t ' iTi l team members. ii � ,i • i Oh, but those good ratings at the music contest, aren't a secret any more. All'aboard on Senior Skip Doy for a trip to Rochester. Sun. Mon. Tues. 1 Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. -jr; MAY May 1st.—the trout meet their Waterloo The Junior Senior Prom ■ displays darling, new formal 8 and suits. Our band plays its way to Duluth for the , Rational Contest. .i sRev. Stanley gives the Seniors sound advice on Baccalaureate Sunday. On May 29th, the great day came at last and everyone started sprucing up for Commencement. Thus came the end of our school days. But, thanks to this yearbook , they will forever be remembered.