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rn 7a UC ATI ON 9 SENIOR C L ASS RUSHFORD HIGH SCHOOL RUSHfORD, MINNESOTA Peace—what a price the world of today would pay for a short hour of it—what a price in human lives and suffering we are paying every day for the mere vision of iti It is part of the present and future program of American education to make the vision a lasting reality. There must he fashioned an educa tion designed to give to the rising generation the loyalties, the knowledge, the discipline of free men. Fond memories, even in times of universal disorder, wi 1 1 bring you peace of mind. The pages which are bound between the covers of The Valley Legend of ’43 represent not only the cold •unfortunate facts and figures of another year of American education; but ’The Vaiiey Legend is all the glory, all the happiness and remorse, and all the precious memcr ies which will stir us as wo turn the pages. The yearbook is a climax of our high school education as an educational project which is laid on a foundatior. of faculty advice and experience, and which is built by the work of every senior. Please do not see, in Jhe Valley Legend, merely the informative purpose. Look between the lines and live again each precious moment of 1943. This is my senior year, the last of the twelve. In the years before, this my hope, my final triumph; Then my lifo vas hapoy, full of adventure and enlightening dreams; Then my future was bright; I was hopefully impa.tient. But now there romains naught but confused restlessness of the soul. For after commencement, what is there loft? —Bill Marker 19 28-1942 LT. JOSEPH T. HANSON 1 SUPERINTENDENT 1 1929-1942 a To Mrs. J. G. Roberton, former principal of Kushfcrd High School, and to lieutenant J. T. Hanson, our former superintends!, we the Class of 1943, dedice to this thirteenth edition of the Ve.lley Legend. For eleven years of our school life, they pointed the way to the completion of our educational program in the Rushford School Many times we strayed from the paths which they so incessantly urged us to follow but a dose of painful experience brought us back in line. Ofton we became disgusted and angry only to learn that in the. end there art always people who know a good dual more than we. Wo sincerely hope that in dedicating this yearbook, v e are showing ? very small portion of our gratitude to them. AT10N Because we are, and have always been free men, we can fully conprehend the importance of an education built around the principles of democratic faith. Education has built our nation through the nourishing foundations of faith, hope, and love. Schools, besides carrying forward their regular programs, are assuming new responeibilitie3 in serving waxtirao needs. Education seoks to develop the sound character traits of honesty, goodwill, herd work, fair play, justice, and co-operation in children who will develop into good American citizens. We educate for a. strong Amorica through lives that carry on the American aspiration, through hones that are secure ond happy, through communities that provide wholesome surroundings for youth, through churches that are spiritual in thoir service and through schools that assist every individual in making the most of his lifo. Wo extend our sincoro gratitudo to o nr prosent and former faculty advisors, who, by patience and guidance, havo enabled us to become bettor studonts and citizens. Especially do wc dosiro to thank Mr. Anker, Mr. Nigg, and the Board of Education for their willing sacrifices; for being kind, considerate, friendly and helpful to us at all tines. DEFIANCE The oagle screams defiance, A scroan that rends the o.ir; A cry that brings alliance Of freo men overywhorc. It reaches overy mountain peak. It echoes to the son— Tho Stars and Stripos wavo from his boak And wo shall keep then free. Proud emblem of a nighty race. We answer back your cry Proud symbol with your strength and grace, Thoir challenge we defy! —Prank CalIyer Foreword Dedication Appreciation Contents Staff Faculty Classes Seniors From the Records Looking Back Our Bequests Class Poe Class Play Looking Ahead Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Activities Student Council Honors Ripples F.F.A. Serving Wartime Needs Bond Sales Scrap Drive Junior Red Cross Book Drive Building Strong Bodies Football Basketball Baseball G.A.A. Physical Fitness Strengthening Morale for Victory Band Vocal Music Social Memories APF Editor........................................ Margaret Steinbauer Administration..................................... Mary Ann Erickson Classes Seniors From the Records ..................... Robert Colbenson Looking Back............................. Mary Ann Erickson Our Bequests.......................... Elva Marie Berland ................................ Juno Iverson Class Poem............................... LaVollo Niggle ............................ Mildred Eskelson Class Play............................ .. Alfred Froiland ................ ................ James Swenson Looking Ahead .............................. Earl Hovland ........................ ..June Iverson Juniors......................... Fern Bachman, Betty Bjorge Sophomores.................... Mao Torgerud, Jeanette Vigness Freshmen..................... Hazel Bjorge, Daniel Prinzihg Activities Student Council............................... Billy Markor Honors ......................... Fern Anderson, Mavis Dahl Hippies.................................. Margaret Steinbauer F. F.A......................................... Roger Himlie Bond Sales ............................ ... .Mary Ann Erickson .. . Scrap Drivo................................. Ethelyn Jacobson Junior Red Cross............................. Mildred Eskelson Sports Football ..............I..........................Lyle Andorson Basketball..........................................Billy Marker Baseball ..... ..................’................ Robert Berg Physical Fitness............................ . Harold Anderson G. A.A, .................. Phyllis Overland, Lillian Thompson Music Instrumental ............................ Phyllis Larson Vocal.................................................. Ona Knutson Social ........................................ Gladys Barney Art ............................ Juno Bachman, LaVonne Severson Binding ............................. Donald Byboth, Joseph Burke Maitor Qpamon, Archie Luhman Co-circulation Managers ............. Lyle Anderson, Robert Berg Typists ..................................... Stenography 12 Class Stencil Cutters Mary Ann Erickson, LaVello Niggle, Betsy Westby Advisors ......j.......... Mr, Nigg, Mrs, Roberton, Miss Hartman SC44-OOL. BOA-RO Standing: M. F. Whitney, E. J. Schwager, Seated: E. H. Eggen, W. A. Smaby, Dr. R. W. Hammer, A. Taglund f“A-OUUTV Standing: William Nigg, S. 0. Aaker, Davis Koffron, Erling Lian Seated : Gwyneth Hansel, Ruth Alexis, Barbara Kissling Bernadette Hartman, liaxine Killius, Iris Delin Not o n Picture: Ethel Meyer Frederiok Halvorson S. 0. AAKEH Superintendent Geometry St. Olaf College Thetfe -are many things which he can do. This man who is so tall. The superintending we are sure He does the best of all. VILLI A}' J. NIGG..........................Mankato Teachers College Principal Senior High Social Studies Football Boys Physical Education Our orinfcioal is Mr. Nigg, His life is full of joys. He teaches history in our school And coaches football boys. RUTH M. ALEXIS.............................. University of Minnesota Senior High English r Girls' Glee Club She's -croud to be from fair St. Paul, To us she fdffchpg English, Music is her favorlto art, Her tunes we can distinguish. v « BERNADETTE HARTMANN..:.;....................University of Minnesota Commercial Commercial courses are her dish, Her bowling's up to par. She wastes no time on silly tricks And loves to drive a car. University of Minnesota ' S' y' FREDERICK E. HALVERSON. Agriculture Biology He left us for his country's 3ake, His presence here uc miss. The memory of his pleasant ways Ve will not soon dismiss. BARBARA J. KISSLING....................... Winona Teachers College Junior High English Junior High Music Library Her great desire is to have A lib card to decipher. She coached onr class play to success, Wo think there'e no.one nicer. MAXINE S. KILLIUS.................................Iowa State College Home Economics Chemistry Our chemistry teacher is fondly known To all her friends as Max, She teaches the girls to cook pnd sew And plan for midnight snacks. DAVIS V. KOFFRON......................... Mankato Teachers College Industrial Arts Basketball Baseball Basketball, baseball, industrial arts— All these does Davfc teach well. The game of bridge he likes to play I've heard so many tell. ERLING I. LI All Band General Business Concordia College Our Band director's small and blond, His voice is like a bell, He greets his friends with cheery Hi Vo think he's really swell. ETHEL E. MEYER..............................Winona Teachers College Mathematics Senior High Scienco Our science teacher of l«st fall • as blond and jolly Meyer, But soon she left us to become A licensed U. S. flyer. IRIS DEI.IN. Superior State Teachers Colloge Mathematics Girls' Phvsicld Education Economic Geography She's neat and small and quick. At Math she is a whiz. The students in her classes say She's like Professor Quiz. (KTHETH B. HANZEL........................Mankato Teachers Colloge Junior High Science Junior High History She is the smallest of the group. Her clothes are right in style. She woars her hubby's silver wings, Her pupils like her smile. CULTIVATING KNOWLE DGES AND SKILLS R ED ROSE MOTTO “CONQUERING NOW, AND STILL TO CONQUER 0 Fern Anderson Redheaded and friendly. Mixed Chorus-4 Glee Ciu.b-4 Annual Staff Harold Anderson Gas rationing and Football-3, 4 Band-1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, Glee Club—1, 2, 3 Boys1 Octette-4 Senior Class Play F. F. A. Annual Staff tire shortage doesn’t stoo him. 3 Lyle S. Anderson Ho knows his way around. Fcotbnll-1,,2,,3,.4 Basketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball-4 Band-1, 2, 3, Treasurer-4 Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Glee Club—2, 3 Boys' Octette-4 Senior Class Play Annual Staff June E, Bachman 'Tis best to do things well. Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Octette-4 G. A. A,-l, 4 •Annual Staff n t ' ladys E. Barney She18 the s ice of life. Mixed Chorus-1, 3 01 ee Club-1, 3 Dramatic Club-1 Senior Class Piny Cheerleader-3 Annual Staff Robert Berg Ifhy worry about tomorrow. Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Easketball-1, 2, 3, 4 Easebnll-1, 2, 3, 4 Band—1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-2, 3 Class Vic -president-4 Senior Class Play Annual Staff 'l3 rS Elva Marie Berland Her dancing ability is often Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee club-l, 2, 3, 4 G. a. A,—1, 2 demonstrated. One Act Plays-1, 2, 3 Senior Class Play Cheerleader-3 Class Treasurer-2, Secretr.ry-3 Dramatic lub-1 Annual Staff Joseph M. Burke Home work—whnt s that? Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball-1, 2, 4 Golf-3, 4 Baseball-2, 3 Bnnd-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-3 Stage Manager—Senior Class Play Annual Staff j tr C XJlr Donald Byboth Soon bugle calls instead of classroom bells will mark day. Football-1, 2 Mixed Chorus-2, 3 Glee Club-2, 3 Annual Staff Robert Colbenson His friendliness is catching. Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-3, Publicity Chairman-4 Glee lub-3 Ripples-3, 4 Senior Class Play Dramatic Club-1 Annual Staff Mavis Dahl Laughable and likeable. Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club-1 G. A. A.-l, 2, 3 Annual Staff Douglas Eggen His drums and Lavonne keep him occupied. National Honor Society Citizenship Award Four Year Honor Roll Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Orchestra-2, 3 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee club-l, 2, 3 Student Council Treasurer-4 Dramatic Club-1 One Act Plays-l, 2, 3 Senior Class Play Ripples-2, 3, 4 As occupied as a cat with two mice. National Honor Society American Legion Award our Year Honor Roll Mixed Chorus-1, 2, Librarian-3, 4 lee Club-1, 2, Librarian-3, 4 Dramatic Club-1 fc. A. A.-l, 2, 3, Vice-President-4 Defence Stanp Sales-3, 4 Ripnlos-1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff Mildred I. Eskelson Success is her career. Four Year Honor Roll Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 G. A. A.—1, 2 One Act Plays-1, 2 Senior Class Play Annual Staff Nothing bothers me. Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 G. A. A.-l, 2 Cheerleader-3 One Act Play-1 Class Vice-Presidont-1 Annual Staff Alfred Froilf Tall, : Transfc; F. F. A Stage Mi Annual ! As a Fi Mixed C] F. F. A Gra.in Ji Dairy Ji Annua. 1 1 Roger Hinlic Errl Juno Hovland Sober but not serious. Pour Year Honor Roll Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 Boys' Octotte-4 Mixed Octotto-4 F. F. A.-2, 3 Annual Staff Iverson I feel like arguing. Sp.lutatorian Four Year Honor Roll Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, Social Chairman-4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Octetto-3, 4 Senior Girls’ Eneemble-4 One Act Plrys-3 Senior Class Play G. A. A.-l, 2 Ripoles-2, 3, 4 Class Trcasuror-4 Student Council Secretary-4 Drama.tic Ciub-1 Annual Staff Ethelyn Jacobson Dependability and good nature are a good combination. National Honor Society Four Year Honor Roll 3, 4 4 Mixed Chorus-2, Glee Club—2, 3, One Act Play-3 G. A. A.-l Annual Staff Ona Knudson She smiles, and the whole world smiles in return. Bnnd-1, 2, 4, Librarian-3 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club-1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' Octotto-3, 4 Senior Girls' Rnsemble-4 G. A. A.-l, 2 Ripoles-l, 2 Annual Staff Norma Langord Her gi(fcgling breaks tho daily monotony. Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Glee club-2, 3, 4 G. A. A.-3 Annual Staff Phyllis Larson Her interests are varied, Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee Ciub-l, 2, 3 Ono Act Plays-1, 2, 3 G. A. A.-l, 2 Ripples-l, 2 Annual Staff Archie Luhmann Better lato than never. ?oetball-2, 3, 4 Baseball-2 7. 7. A.-l, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff Villiam L. Marker Just plain outstanding . Valedictorian National Honor Society American Legion Award Tour Year Honor Roll 7ootball-l, 4 Basketball-1, 3, 4 Golf-2, 3, 4 Band-1, 2, 3, Prosident-4 Brass Soxtette-3 Brass Quartette-1, 2 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 Ripples-3, 4 Class Presidont-1, 3, 4 Student Council President-4 Annual Staff 7k . LaVellc Nigglo If there's work to be done, she's around. National Honor Society Four Year Honor oll Ripples-2, 3, 4 G. A. ■“■.—1, 2, 3, 4 Class Secretary-1, 4 ■“■nmial Staff Phyllis Overland She does her own thinking.1 Mixed Chorus-1 G. A. A.—1, 2 Annual Staff Maiter Quamon His motorcycle is Ar-1, he's 1-A. Football-1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club-1 Annua. 1 Staff Lavonne Severson Dreaming vrill make it so. Transferred from Austin, Minnesota, 1941 Mixed Chorus-3 Glee Club-3 Rip les-3, 4 One Act Play-3 Senior Class Play G. a. a.-3 Annual Staff Cla.rence Sorum Quiet; but, oh myJ F. F. A.-l, 2 Annual Staff Margaret Steinbauor Busy ns a fiddler's elbow. National Honor Society Citizenship Award Four Year Honor Roll Mixed Chorus-4 Glee Club-4 Ripplos-1, 2, 3, Editor-4 G. A. A.-l, 2, 3, President-4 Senior Class Play Annual Editor T- fryt James Swenson JS His heartiness spreads like O sj Four Year Honor Roll Football-4 Band-1, 2, 3, 4 Brass Sextetto-3 Orchestra-2, 3 Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Boys' Glee Club-1, 2, 3 Class Vice-Presidont-2, 3 • Student Council-4 Senior Cinss Play tnnual Staff Lillian Thompson She is a perfect blonde, G. A. A,-2, 3, 4 Annual Staff a rumor, Victoria- Tofstad Never a dull moment, Mixed Chorus-2, 3, 4 Glee Club-2, 3, 4 Senior Girls' £nsemblo-4 G. A. A.-l, 2; 3 Dramatic Club-1 Senior Ciaas Play Annua. 1 Staff Betsy Wcstby We know her by her friendly Mixed Chorus-1, 2, 3 Glee Club-1, 2, 3 G. A. A.-l, 2 Dramatic lub-1 nnvial Staff September 4, 1930, was an eventful day in the lives of the smiling youngsters who showed up in Miss Cleo English's first grade. They shaded promise of much advancement in the future. Those twenty-three people were: Lyle Andersen,Freddie Arnold, Walter Arnold, Robert Berg, Joseph Burke, Rober4-- Colbenson.Dovgjffi Eggen, Mary Ann Erickson, Mildred Eskelson, .’Gladys Henze, June Iverson, Marvin Jacobson. Viola Jurgens, One. Tnutson, Eunice Larson, Phyllis Larson, William Marker, Ann iierriam.Malter(fcnmen, Eilene Quarstad, Clarence Sorum, James Swenson, Lucille Thompson. We had many strange, yet helpful experiences during those years—some of which have been forgotten long ago and others that will live forever in our memories. During the years we had out parties-at Christmas,Valentine's Day, and others too. At the end of the year we always had our class picnic which was h ld. at the Tourist Park during our younger years and as we grew older at Ferndnle. By the time we had reached the seventh grade we had lost six of the original members of our class; those being,Freddie Arnold, Walter Arnold, Marvin Jacobson, Viola Jorgens, Eunice Larson, and Eilene Quarstad. But we were happy to welcome ten new members: June Bachman,Elva Berland, Edvin Hntleli, Evelyn Hatleli, Ethelyn Jacobson, LaVelle Niggle, Earl Hovlnnd, John Culhane, Lillian Fossum, and Victoria Tofstad. For our seventh grade nicnic we were allowed to have the bus for the first time which made us feel very proud and hapny. Wo decided to go to a picnic ground between Rushford and Winona. We had a fine time even though it did rain and flood the picnic grounds. Our eighth grade year was rather eventful. We gave a play for a safety program to the entire school which was a huge suo-cess. Vc had our picnic at Pettlbone Park in LaCrosse this year. As we had been rather thrifty we had saved up some noney from our class dues. We used this to huy a gift for the school ; in., our memory—a picture and two books. The next year Rushford High School oooned its doors to forty Jkgreen freshnan who didn't know where to go or what to do hut who ' thought they knew just about everything. Soon, however, thoy became accustomed to R. H. S. and found that they enjoyed it very much. The forty who entered Rushford High that September Day were: Pern Anderson, Harold Anderson, Leo Anderson, Lyle Anderson, June Bnchnan, Gladys Barney, Robert Berg, Willi9 Berge, Joseph Burke, Elva Borland, Donald Byboth, Robert Colbenson, Mavis Dahl, Douglas Eggen, Mary Ann Erickson, Mildred Eskelson, Lillian Possum, Gladys Henze, Ardis Halverson, Roger Kinlie, Evelyn Hoel, Earl Hovland, Elaine Iverson, June Iverson, Ethelyn Jacobson, Ona Knutson, Phyllis Larson, Archie Luhnann, Clifford Modland, William Marker, Ann Merriam, Alf Mindrun, LaVelle Niggle, Phyllis Overland, Malter Quanen, Clarence Sorun, Margaret Steinbauer, Janes Swenson, Lillian Thompson, Victoria Tofstnd, and Betsy Westby. For our initiation we gave a program to the high school instead of being initiated by the Seniors. Our nock wedding really went over big. During the year we were shown a good tine always at school parties—we had never imagined high school could be so enjoyable. Wo finished off cur Freshman year with our picnic which was held at Whitowo.ter State Park. To nost classes, the Sophomore class seems uneventful. To us it was anything but. A few of the high lights were: Billy Marker as the baby and Lyle Anderson as the grandmother in our skit for the pepfest; Patchy Stehly as Mrs. Santa Claus giving out our presents to one and all and last but not least our picnic which was again held at Whitewater. Juniors—ah we were beginning to feel very proud of ourselves, This year we purchased our rings which we thought (and still think) were tops as rings go. This year also we were to give the Jr.-Sr. Pron. We chose a Pearl Harbor thene—the dance floor was roped off like a deck, and was under a blue sky which made you feel as if you really were in the Hawaiin Islnnds. The nusic was furnished us by our own Melody Masters. Due to the war and the shortage of rubber we did not our annual picnic this year. hold September found us eager to be at work again. At last we had the long-awaited seats by the windows. We were very happy be back, yet a note of sadness was there too as we knew that this was the beginning of our last year in high school. For our class play we chose June Mad. I an. sure that after seeing the play, Chuck Harris (Bob Berg), Pcntfr . (IaV«na«i teve-rs ota. ( Dr. Wood? (Pud Anderson) , Mrs. Wood (Ann Merrinn) and all the others were very real to you. After much discussion and several class meetings' we finally decided on our flower, motto, colors, our announcements and pictures. On February 20, we motored to Lanesboro to have Mr. Bue shoot us. The last weeks of school always go too ffest. We were very busy getting out pictures, class sweaters and announcements besides getting ready for state board exams and getting our .annual ready. The Jr.-Sr. Prom was held on May 15. The theme was the Blue Room and was centered around the popular song hits of that tine. Baccalaureate Services will be held on May 30. Mr. 0. J. Jorde, Professor of Political Science at St. Cloud Teachers College, and President ef the Minnesota Education Association, will be the speaker at Commencement on Juno 4. We can't help feeling remorseful at leaving our high school days behind since we ha.ve had so many enjoyable experiences together during our years in schtol. Good old R. H. S. will remain a pleasant memory for us as long as we live. ye, the Class of 1943, do make this, our first and last will and testament, with the intention of disposing of our personal contrivances, virtuesand interests to those we leave behind. Ve, the Class of 1°43, do will to the Board of Education our sincere appreciation for all they have done to make our school life more orofitable and interesting. 'fe, the Class of 1°43, will to the faculty our gratitude for helping us get through the nast four years. ’ e, the Ciass Qf 1943, will to the Junior class our long-waited-for seats by the windows and the privilege of being the leaders of th high school. 'fc, the Class of 1943, will to the Sophomores and Freshmen our knowledge and experience gained during our years in school. I, Fern Anderson, do will and bequeath my auburn hair to Lorraine Kryzer. My friendly grin will go to Milda Sorum. I, Harold Anderson, do will and bequeath my long legs to John Torgcrson and my 37 Chcvic to Donnie Stephenson so he can get to ’finona more often. I, Lyle Anderson, do will and bequeath my ability to got along with commercial teachers to Vincent Niggle end my wavy hair to ‘filbert Kahoun. I, June Bachman, do will and bequoath my quirt manner to Buster Berg—mv neatness, to Harvey 3runncr. My interest in children I leave to Bud Radtkc. I, Gladys Barney, do will and b.aquoath my gum-chcwing habit to Giendon Laugen, and my springing walk will orobably benefit Paul Stevens. I, Hobert Berg, do will and bequeath mv interest in the fairer sex to’ Milford Thompson and, mv ability to play basketball to Dick Stoykc, I, Elva Mario Borland, do wil and bequeath my various hairdo's to Grace Otis, mv abilitv to dance to Icn Johnson, and my 21-inch waistline to Alicc Isbcrg. I, Jos-'-oh Burke, do will and bequeath nv interest in Mabel to Truman Carlson, but seeing he has hit the Jackoot in Eushford now maybe he will have no use for it. My continual bone-breaking I will to anyone who c n stand the misery. I, Donald Bi'both, do will and boqeath my interest in mechanics to Julian S ndsncss and my low voice to John Anderson. I, Robert Colbenson, do will and bequeath mv airplane crafts manshio to Niles festby and mv achievements in the Boy Scouts I will to Vilas Amundson. I. Mavis Dahl, do will and bequeath my friendly manner t Barbara Johnson and ray chubby figure to Joyce Strand. I, Douglas Eggen, do --rill and bequeath ny n' hiz in Physics to Jirany Sorum and my interest in drumming to Adolph Peine. My feminine interest I wish to keep forever. I, Mildred Eokelson, do vill bequeath mv wit to Alton Klungtvcdt, ny giggle to Maxine Jordc, and ny famous comb I will gladly to Leroy Schwagcr. I, Lillian Possum, do will and bequoath my teasing manner to Harlcv Jordc, and my long finger nails I will to Valter Arnold. I, Alfred Froiland, do will and beqea.th my pleasing voice to Donna Hoel. My driver's license I will leave to anyone wh« thinks ho can h-nc on to it for a.whilo. I, Roger Hinlic, do will end bonne th ny interest in F.F.A; to my brother 'Wallace. My slow walk I will to Marvin Brand. I, Earl Hovl nd, do will and bequeath my squeaky shoes to Adolph Peine nd my dapcndabilitv to Ray McManinon. I, June Iverson, do will end beoue th my love for arguing to Clco Oldcndorf end my impulsiveness I pass on to Thclna Skaxstad. I. Ethelyn Jacobson,' do will and bequeath my sudden inspirations to Jemcs Corcoran end my black hair end fair complexion to Joencttc Vigncss. I, One Khudson, do will end bcouceth ny slight steturc to La Vin° Lea and ny naturally cutly hair I give to Jovcc Severson. I, Norma L-ngerd, do will end bequeath ny senso of humor to Phyllis Deen end ny carefree -revs to Lorreinc Johnson. I, PhvUis Larson, do will end bequeath ny fen-mail to Clarice Sorun. My love for bookkeeping I will leave to enyonc who vents it. I, Archie Luhnann, do will end bequeath ny weekly trips to Vinona to Mervin Bread. My innocent looks I leave to John Culhenc. I hope thet he can use then. I, Villian Marker, do will end boqueeth my intelligence to Hazel Bjorgc, and my French horn to Larrv Johnson. My interest in the Royal Theater I wish to keep for a while. I, LaVcllc Niggle, do will and hequeath ny domestic aptitude to Jean Colbenson end nv piano lessons to Dolores udo. I, PhvUis Overland, do will and bequoath ny dimples to Anazcttc '-rilson end ny tell figure to Ellen Torgcrson. I, Meltcr Qjiencn, do will and boqueeth my motorcycle to Kissy for the duration end mv perfect physique to Ronald ’ cstby I, Marianne Erickson, do will and bequeath my ability to get 'along with teacners to Arnie Ukkestad and my speed to Don Buelow I, Clarence Sorum, no will and bequeath my quiet conservative wavs to Archie Anderson. My peachcs-andTcream complexion I Jle- ve to Alf Bjorge. I, Margaret Stoinbauer, do will and bequeath my willingness to work to D-ie Reishus. My mosition as Rir oles editor I will anyone with ability. I, Janos S-ronson, do will and bequeath ay magnetic nerson- lity to Larry Johnson, and ray bashfulness 1 will to Norma Glenrn. I, Lillian Thompson, do will and bequeath my quiet manner to Alton Morken and my soft voice to Lucille Thompson. I, Victoria Tofstad, do will and bequeath my large wardrobe to Donald Rakstrd. My interest in Bratsborg I will to no one------ and DEFINITELY ! y I At writing lvrics we're no sharks As you will plainly see, So let your judging not be harsh If it's inclined to be. Thirty-five there are of us Struggling through four years of High, Bound—detemined—win we must I The Yankee Doodle o or Die. rsNt m ,Jpe Fern Anderson's our redhead gal, She's got the ccp rirht in her; To Fern a book is just a uni— At figures she's a winner. The mischief maker of our class Is Harold A. or Andy”; He's got a crush on every ln.ss. And with the trumpet's handy. For everv case clump nOzzie's got A funnv joke or- two, Houston is Pud's favorite scot, Ve wonder why, don't vqu? To be a teacher of the grades Is June's ono great ambition. She's really Jack-Of-Aii-The-Trndes And tackles any question. Barney has much fun in school; From Math she gets a thrill; Chevinr gun she makes a rule, ' e seldom see her still. Bob Berg, that handsome guy. In football makes the gra.de; His scores in basketball are high, A pal of Oz he's made. Charm, poise, and beauty drrk and fair She's really rot then all. She ought to find sone handsono heir, Eiva— Belle of the Ball. A future farmor Don will be 'Tho won't need points for butter, He'll help us on to victory ith horse and cow and cutter. o you remember Robert C. As Roger in our nlay? Much skill at drawing planes has he; He'll learn to fly someday. Ma.vis is social, earnest, and bright And friendly to those she moots, hoe seems to know what words are right, With r smile all work she greets. This lad knows how to beat a. drum; Doug Sggen is his name; And in school wort: he's not so dumb. He ought to win great fame. At talking Mary never fails, She often laughs and smiles, She has no tine for a mere nolo. In chorus, the songs she files. Her ma.rks are high, her suirit may, Missy loves transcribing. She'll work for Uncle San someday, Or 'round the world go driving. Lain IT. wears stylish clothes. And giggles with uure delight, With equal ability she stichos and sews. And loves to stay out at night. Frog or Ai is slender of frame, From driving he gets a thrill; He doesn' t like that first nickname And uses an ah with skill. Roger ife quiet hut full of fun Takes pride in F. F. A., Farm chores keep him on the run; Houston does too, they say 1 Earl Hovland is a fine voting chan fith r grin from car to oar; To him. .0 girl is just a sap, But history’s really dear. In history and nusic she finds delight This blonde that we coll June; In all her studies s e's very bright She often hums a tune. For asking questions she docs yea.rn; She's busy from morn 'till night; Ethelyn really tries to learn The thing that's always right. Ona isn't big ir. size, Ringing is her hobby; Just watch the twinkle in her eyes ’fhon someone nontions Bobby. Sick folk to treat with skill and care Is all this .rirl will ask; ith oyos of grc3n and dark brawn hair, Nona will do her task. Vaiting tables is Puzzle's art, At mischief she's supreme. In all events she finds a part, Bookkeeping is her dream. Archie's the luckiest of us all Because he has n car. He is so very dark and tall. And in football is a star. Bill's been president of our group ince his freshnan election; This 1ad is often seen with Droop And has an A collection. Lo.Velle is barmy and full of fun. You'll seldom find Mae blue. She's quite the favorite of everyone. And helps when there's work to do. Housework keeps her orf the run--Phyllis with eyes of blue. Crocheting gave her lots of fun Tho whole long winter through. Pete , a pleasant and loyal friend, On motorcycle scans the town; For witty remarks he has a trend. But speeches he'd rather turn down. To us from Austin Von did hail Her art struck us like thunder. Each day she really waits for mail Just why she does, we wonder 1 Our president of G. A. A. In canning does excel; She'll teach a Home Ec class someday; Marge is really swell. Jimmy we know as a handy man, As Einer he won success; Droop likes to do favors whenever ' e can And never lacks •wigor or zest. Clarence is a tiller of the soil Yho finds school life a treasure; From early morn till late he'd toil And still call it a pleasure. Her smile's serene, hor manners staid. She wouldn't break a rule; Lillian T. is a gentle maid. From Hart sho comes to school. At cooking and sewing Vickie rates high She hails from south of town. Her favorite food is chocolate pie. You never see her frown. Her clothes are cute, she's quite a lass At hor uncle's she's a boardor. Bctsv's the last one in our class In alphabetic ordor'. So to an end bring this poem And bid farewell to thee. ’ o rr. going to bring the bacon homo. You just wait and see I Foot lights upi Curtain! Stage lights! House lights dim! On Friday, December 4, 1942, we saw June Mad, a three act comedy given by the senior class under the direction of Miss Kissliig, The plot centers around the Wood family, who live in the Middle West in modern times. Penny Wood, the daughter, is a young girl just growing up. At first she thinks Chuck Harris is pretty nice, but then her uncle Mervyn comes home with Roger Van Vleck and she falls for him. Chuck goes up in a glider he has made, and when he doesn't come back the family thinks he has landed in the lake and drowned. Finally he is found and Penny goes back to Chuck, Along with Penny's love affairs, Milly Lou's running after Mervyn, and the puppy lcve attachment of Effie and Elmer, the hired hands, cause many situations. Entertainment botween acts was furnished by the Girls' Octette, an instrumentr.l ensemble, and two instrumental solos by Donald Schroedcr and Bob Stoyke. THE CAST Penny Wood ....... Chuck Harris...... Mrs, Wood......... Dr. Wood.......... Elmer Tuttle...... Effie ............ Milly Lou......... Mervyn Roberts ___ Roger Van Vleck ... Mrs, Harris....... Julie Harris....... Shirley Wentworth. Betty Wentworth____ Ralph Wentworth____ .. La Vonne Severson ...........Bob Berg ........Ann Merriam .....Lyle Anderson .....James Swenson ___Mildred Eskelson ......Gladys Barney ..... Douglas Eggen ... Robert Colbenson .......June Iverson ..Elva Marie Berland ___.Victoria Tofstad Margaret Ste inbauer ....-Harold Anderson Yes, it’s a long time ago since we were graduated. It seems like only yesterday. Seeing this old class picture again certainly brings back memories. I've kept in touch with every single one of them, too. This follow right here...Harold Anderson is his name. Ho s married now, got a couple of kids, and has a nice big ranch out in.Wyoming. That girl standing next to him is Fern Anderson. She's a newspaper reporter for the Chicago Sun...gets over $200 a month. According to the gossip columns, she is engaged to some bank president. You must remomber Lyle Anderson. They used to call him Ozzie. He was just appointed Chief Plastic Surgeon at the famed Mayo Clinic. He has remade the faces of some of his former teachers so they can no longer be recognized. See that tall girl in the back row? That's June Bachman. She became a Navy Nurse a.nd is stationed on New Caledonia Island. The latest reports are that she is married to a Lieutenant in the Air Force. Gladys Barney owns the Sleepy B Dude Ranch in Montana. I guess she's roally getting the business. The next one there is Bobbie Berg, He used to get around quite a bit, but now he's settled down in Missouri where he conducts a G-ospel School for the Holy Rollers. 31va Marie Borland is still teamed with Fred Astairo out in Hollywood. Socially, she is teamed with Tex Ritter. Bud Burke has established himself in New Orleans as an importer of Spanish olives (from Brazil). He makes quite a few pleasure trips to Rio in his own private plane. Donald Byboth makes daily broadcasts for the Myrtle Girdle Company from his powerful transmitting station down in Little America. You see this boy here? Robert Colbenson. He used to bull d model planes, but he must have been side-tracked along the way. Just last yeaj he won the Pulitzer Prize for his Sonnets Fro m The Mermaids, which he wreto while vacationing in the Mermaid Isles. I just read in the paper the other day that Mavis Dahl has rovived the Theory of Alchemy by changing lead to radium at her laboratories in Montreal. Doug Eggen has been recognized in London as the ranking twentieth century playwright because of the success of his SadieJ Thompson Follies.' g?' The last I heard from Mary Ann Erickson was that she was organizing a peanut growers' co-operative in South Carolina, in spite of stiff opposition from the strong soy bean interests. Did you know that Mildred Eskelson is singing with the Mutual Optra Company of New Haven, Connecticut? She's been recuperating recently from a dislocated jaw duo to an attempt to reach hightJ . Lillian Fos?um is the owner of an exclusive beauty salcn in Miami. All the celebrities vacationing in Florida come to her for advice. She is the originator of tle Churchill bob. The setting cf Mimesctrvs speed limits to a maximum of 70 miles per hour and a minimum of 60 is duo to the toil, sweat, and toa.rs of State Patrolman A1 Froiland. Tho last time I was at the El Morocco Club, I noticed the cla.ssiest cocktail mixer in tho state. It was none other than Roger RiikLie. His specialty is the Blitz Zombie.'1 I recently received a letter from Earl Hovland, a competent Berlin mortician, who made undertaking history when he ombalmo d the bodies of Hitler and Goering. You've most likely heard June Iverson and her Troubadors.featuring Norma La.ngord as vocalist, ovor tho Mutual Broadcasting System. They just left on a prolonged and oxtensive goodwill tcur of South America. Their first stop is at the plantation of President Vargas. Ethelyn Jacobsen really has done well for herself. She is now Mrs. VPji Twitter, of the Wall Street Van Twitter's. She keeps in shape by being part-time bouncer at Jake'8 Pool Hall on the Ea-st Side. That little girl is Ona Knudson She's a Profossor o f Horticulture at the University of Southern California. She made the headlines last year when she introduced the green strawberry. Phyllis Larson, Fuzzy in other words, is now on her thin d expedition into the Belgian Cengo. She is considered ono of tits leading big game hunters of the world. I really was surprised when I heard Archie Luhmann was tho presidont of the Luminous Airlines at Honolulu. He's married to a little Spanish girl Of course you'vo heard about Bill Marker. Just think! a boy from our class running for Presidont Provious to his nomination for Presidont, he was the Ambassador to Russia. Oh, yes, this girl here LaVollo Niggle. She's some kind of dancer at the Twinkle Theater in Philadelphia. She does a special feature with Charlotte Greenwood. w iiil jjy ; . Phyllis Overland is the star attraction in the Bar X Rodeo. She has her own horse named Billy Joe. I just got a copy of Maltcr Qjiancnrs famous book, Aroun d the World on a Dollar, which he wrote from his own diary. He’s had some of the craziest experiences! You know that new movie Out Of This World. Well, LaVousto Severson designed all of those beautiful gowns. She got i. lot of her ideas while on a trip to the South Seas. Clarence Sorum runs a big roller skating rink some place in Vermont, He's been married several years already. After the war, James Swenson was commissioned to go to Russia to rebuild the Dneipor Dam. t looks like James is following the footsteps of Hugh Cooper, another Rushford engineer. Margaret Steinbauer has been topching home economics at Fargo, North Dakota. She resigned last month to take a Job as a dietition for the Lakeview Hospital in Chicago. Here'8 Lillian Thompson. She used to be terribly bashful, but she isn't any more. She has been on Broadway for several years. Her latest play is That's All, Brother! Victoria Tofstad is a model for Count Vcnuti, a prominen t painter, at St. Petersburg, Florida. She was home recently. This last girl standing here is Betsy Wostby. She's the private secretary of J. P. Morgan, Jr. There are rumors of a marriage between the two. That's the whole class. They certainly have gone far and done things in this short time. I better put this picture away. beforo I start to cry. Funny thing...you go to school and mnko friends only to lose thcm nd then__make new friends again. Well Name Favorite : Saying : Special Concnts and : (hamcteristics Activitios • Archie Andorson Aw, nut8 Smallest in the class • Quiet I when j : called. Mem- • ■ bor of P. F„A. : : Porn Bachman Somoono, hit ; me. Chubby, tall and likeable. ; Merabor of ' : music groups, : : band, G.A.A. • : Botty Bjorge Oh, quiot i : Small, dark haired. : Member of ; : chorus, Cloo : : Club, G.A.A. ; : Marvin Brand Jeepcrs I Kinky black hair : Ofton soen : • with Clerica ’ j Active in SEA. • : Donald Butlow ; Don Aw, heck Slow, lazy walk. ; Active in ; • b as ketba 11 • ' and football. : • James Corcoran Oh, I don1t ; Fuzzy hair. Mombor of • ; John Culhane That's for | sure. : Neatly combed hair :Captain of ; •tho football ‘ teem. : Truman Carlson : Period I Neatly combed :Captain of : • b a s ketba 11, • Charlotte Eggcbakkori Chorny Aro you kiddin? i Small ; Member of ; •Girls' Oct- :ette. • Adolph Peine Wouldn't you : like to know? Slow, dragging walk. | Mombor of : : F.F.A. Silont : when called n • : Norma Glenna Oh, dry J Peppy and hapoy. :Member of ; ;Mixed chorus. : : Stacks cf nail. : • Donna Hoel ; Coo, gad Short and chubby. •A truo friend ‘ in neod. Kane Favorite Saying Special j Qiaracteristics : Comments and Activities Audrey Holger • Oof, oh me 1 ; Her walk and j • giggle. She plays a flute in the band. Doris Hovland : Echel 1 ; Chubby and j • cheerful. Member of Mixed Chorus. With Donna. Alice Isberg • I don't know | a thing about : history 1 : Broad and ; Jolly Member of G.A.A. Whiz at history. Garhard Jolberg Bud” • That's for ■ sure. • Blonde hair, ; I fast walk. Active in sports. Plays tuba in band. Lorraine Johnson Lolly : Oh, Joopor s : Short, chubby : : and small :..? eps? | Combs in bn South bus. Whiz in Econ. Maxine Jorde Macky : You don't : say! : Chubby and • : quiet Member of G.A.A Never caxjght talking . Lorraine Kryzer Kryzer • Now, now— I : Dark hair. Alice during school, Lorraine a after. LaVina Loa • That's for '• sure : Turned up : nose. Music groups P lays ba ■ s clarinet. Cloo Oldendorf : Oh, shut .. .j. .UP? • Fast walk, • quiot voice. • Plays clarinet i n t h o band. Marlys Olson : You ain't ; kidding. j Pompadour, • : full of pep. | Always talking, nc only when asked. Grace Otis j Nuts 1 : Tall, thin j : always gig- : 1 Walks to South Rudiford ovory night. Clarence tyianen i Say! Tall, thin, ; • never without • : Donnie. : Junior artist and member of Hinples stafli Lyle Radtko Bud j That's for ; sure! : Dark, neatly : i combod. With: Paxil and Earl.: Active in all sports. Ttce-President. Carrol Hislovo Pickle : Le'iao think. • Slightly on : solid side. : 340 lbs. Ambition—to fish all day long. Nam© k ; Favorite . Saying : Special : Coments and Characteristic Activities Delores Rude Don't get lippy. Short, very dark hair. j Rakes her : brain for ane-; wers. Donald Scbreeder SclirtMktofr Aw, shut up 1 ; Tall, thin grinding. j Plays trombone : in band. Mom-■ bor of F.F.A. Thelma Skarstad Piddle poof! : Small, auiot? in class. Yes. • Member of ! Chorus and ! G. A. A. Jane Sorum Well, now! Small, Blond neat work. ; Where did she •get tied star? •Music grouos. Donald Stephenson ; Gad, no ! Tall, always dancing and combing hair. : Plays bas6 • drum, Deep in • Heart of TararfI Robert Stoyke Bob 1 Oh, I would ■ not say that !• Blondo wavy hair. With a senior lass. ! P r acti c i n g : saxoph one. • In bend. Joyce Strand I Oh, shucks ! : Thin, light hair, cut feather stjfe. j Member of :G.A.A. Rides •bike. Lucille Thompson Lucille Oh, gosh! Pretty rust hair. With Arnie lots. • M en bar of : singhg groups. •Plays darinct. Ellon Torgerson « Oh, for dry! • Short and chubby ; Always soen j together with :Marlys. Eleanor© Ukkestad Arnie Oh! Short, has blonde hair. :M emb e r of • Chorus and • G.A.A. Niles Westby Lincoln j Haw! Tallest of class, blonde, fuzzy hair. ; F.F.A. mem-- ber. Dry jetes I in English. Earl Wold After all what've Igot : to lose? • Light hair. Seen with a senior lass. Loves short- •Member of j F.F.A. Amazotte Wilson Amy Don't bo foolish! hand? Chattering with Sad. : Rides Pi n e | Crook Bus We are sure by now that most of the students in R. H. S, are acquainted with the Sophomores. But possibly you do not know their outstanding traits, interests, and pastimes. Because of this we are giving you some of the most prominent ones. Beverly Amundson ... Vilas Amundson ...... Clarice Bartleson ... Alf Bjorge ......... Jean Colbenson....... Dorothy Dahle ....... Elieabeth Buolow ___ Harvey Brunner....... Lorayne Bunk ...... Edel Grindland ..... Lila Olenna.......... Wallace Helleland... Wilbert Kahoun ..... Alton Klungtvedt____ Elaine Konetchy .... Shirley Lange ...... Glendon Laugon ...... Wallace Markegaard . Raymond McManimon___ Audrey Nordaard..... Mary Oldondorf....... Donald Rakstad....... Dale Rei8hus........ Betty Rude.......... Ardis Rye............ Joyce Severson...... Clarico Sorum....... Mao Torgerud ....... Jeanotto Vigness.... Milford Thompeon.... Mis8 Ethel Moyer.___ Mr. Erling Lian..... ....... talkative, Hoegh's, Jerome. .............flirt, working, music. .....good-natured, ambitious, Milt ...................combing H. s hair. .........basketball, bowling, Kelly. ...........Home Xft,, Dotty, Lorayne. .......... Betty, A's, saxqphma ........ baseball, witty, fua loving. .......Plymouth, sports, friendly. ..............-Ardi s, blonde, bmL ..........Shirvens, different, JBbn. .....Carefree, 42 Chev, Audrey D . ...........brainy, Willy, peaceful. .......... farming, dark, studious. ..... dancing, cute clothos. Bud. .....weighty, ticklish, likeable • .. sotting pins, bashful, flos Kly .............. Ag, silent, modost. ........... late, Ray, questioning. .....baritone, Joyce, inquisitive. .......clarinot, Shirley, obliging. ..............neat clothes, hafy . ..........avenue, trombono, MaoT. ..............bowling, tiny, Billy. ..........secrets, Edol, Junior. giggling, movie magazinos, Audrey .......... quaint, quiot, studious. ..............secretary, gay. Dale. .......theater. Harmony, Brooklyn. .....ba«ketball, president. Bakery. .......... flying, jovial, scionco. ..............bridge, band, s inging. si Hg . rff; w ■ JUNIORS .Left to right— Fourth row: Grace Otis, Fern Bachman, Q hard lborg, Donald Schrocder, Marvin Brand, Niles Vcstby, Donald Stephenson, Donald Buelow, Maxine Jordc, Lucillo Thompson. Third row: Marlys Olson, Jane Sorum,- Alice Isberg, Clarence Quanon, Carrol slave, Tyrian Carlson, John Culhane, Barbara Johnson, Norna'.Gienna, Cleo Oldendorf. Second row: Mr, Koffron, Donna Hoel, Dolores Rude, Anazetto Vilson, Adolph Feino, Leroy Schwnger, Janes Corcoran,Joyce Stand Lorraine Johnson, Lorraine Kryzcr, Doris Hovland, Miss Killius. First row: Enen Torgerson, Elennore Ukkestad, Audrey Holgor, Lyle Radtke, Robert Stoyko, Earl Void, Charlotte: Eggebakkon, Thelna Skarstad, Betty Bjorge. Not in picture: Archie Anderson, LaVina Lea, Left during the year: Hazelaae Bakken, Ingart Eklcer, SOPHOMORES Third row: Clarice Sonin, AtLrey Norgaard, Joyce Severson, Wallace, Hclleland, Raymond McManinon, Dale Roishus, Donald Rnkst.ad, Mary Oldondorf, Dorothy Dahlo, Edel Grindland, Second row: Beverly Anundson, Lila Glenna, Clarice Bartleson, Harvey Brunner, Alf Bjorge, Vilas Anundson, Jean Colbenson, Mae Torgerud, Betty Rude, Mr, Linn. Left during the year: Vernon Carlson, Allan Eggen, Viola Jorgens, £ Eugene Peterson, J mi or Cl ss Sop+vmoRs CL-fvss FIR IE H M The 44 Freshmen, on a bright, sunny, September day, came trooping into the school house. Now 36 Freshmen are here eagerly awaiting the last day of school. Walter Arnold, Matthew Eggen, Edith Ferguson, Hillard Waadevig, Everett Rislove, Delores Peter-son, Gordon Hatleli, and Irene Hungerholt have left our class. Here are some names and signs by which you can recognize our class members: Delores Barney ... Charles Berg...... Hazel Bjorge...... Arlene Brevig ..... Lois Burke ....... Margaret Carlson.. John Colbenson.... Phyllis Beam...... Norman Eskelson ... Lois Haugen....... Ardith Helgerson.. Herbert Highum.... Betsey Huseboe .... Lawrence Johnson.. Harley Jorde...... Walter Jorgens----- Wallace Himlie..... Delbert Kahoun --- Earl Knutson ..... Wallace Larson .... Joseph McMnnimon Alton Morken...... Vincent Niggle.... Clair Overland ___ Daniel Prinzing ... Phyllis Quamen..... Orville Rislove ... Julian Snndsness.. James Sorum........ Lois Sorum ....... MiIda Sorum ...... ... Barney .............. carcfreo —■-quiet? .. Buster1?...... light complexion, good pnl ... Huddle ..............good friend brain trust .. Arley ?.............. quiet---------friendly ... Turk ----cheer loader, neat,-----------newsy ..?Mug .................pooular, cheer leader .. Johnny Cake . ............short, different .. Dean ................... sports, sensitive .. Grindy.. ......................... redhead, late Looy?1..................... carefree, misty . Ardio?1...........singer, histy, doubtful Tub ....................... humorous, farmer ... Bets'?........saucy, blondo, cheer leader .. Larry .............sense of humor, treasurer .. Harl ......................... tall, silent .. Hair .................... strong, not short .. Kiralic ................... ha'Toy, bashful .. Pete ......................dark, handsonc .. Jay ................. president, 3 sport-man .. Lars ............. the genius , secretary . Joe ............... mi6chiovous, good sport .. Eno ................................. joker, imoossiblo . Toad ........................... tall, L-nky .. Orrin ......... skipping school, fishing Dan .................... talkstiv«, hlenio Philly!1.............short, silly (giggly) . Flash ................ slow, short, Swodo .. Julie ..........................meek, gentlo . Jimmy ...........friendly, husky, farmer .. Sorum —...............cheerful, punctual . iMil ........................... tall, quiet Dicky —musical, How's thr.t? vice pros. Tuby a snile the girls g© for Johnny smll, light complexion Tuff ' free, blonde, and 14 Westby drenuy, silent that cortoin lientcnnnt, r. good sport redhead, friendly SSVE!TTH GRADE Left to right—‘Third r 3w: Paul Prinzing, Murna Anderson, Doris Hoff, Edwin Hislove, Marcella Niggle, Walter Lee, Anita Miller, Richard Culhane. Second row; Jill Rislove, Hanley Klungtvedt, Bernice Waadevig, Irvin Jelberg, Betty Lou Anderson, Donald Even-son, Lavonne Highum, Arnold Brrtelson, First row: Maynard Ukke- stad, Ernest Tuff, Muriel Glenna, Irene Gove, Alice Jenson, Beverly Johnson, Arnold Helgemoe, Warren Dubbs, Joel Hatleli. Not in ■picture: Robert Evenson, Lloyd Quamen. Left during year: Robert Arnold, Donald Evenson, Any Hoiseth, Donald Hoiseth, Robert Jones, James Loe, Arnold Schroeder, Ronald Koestcr. EIGHTH GRADE Third row: Lila Jacobson, Beverly Bendol, Allen Anderson, Harlow Hawkins, Paul Stevens, Leveme Howard, Phyllis Lea. Phyllis Vir-ock. Second row: Helen Iverson, Carrol Evenson, Norman Carlson, Glenn Johnson, Billy Joe Turck, Robert Anderson, Mavis Evenson,. First row; John Anderson, Gcorgo Hovland, Wesley Johnson, Hazel Amundson, Delores Ekkcr, Audrey Dahl, Koith Colbenson, Jarvis Anderson. Not in picture: Dorothy Noyes. Left during the year: Louis Greneir. Richard Stoyko Horbcrt Thompson John Torgorson Doris Tuff ftRonald Westby Miss Alexis Miss Kissling NINTH GRADE Third row: Ardith Helgcrson, Doris Tuff, Earl Knutson, Alton Morkcn, wanacc Larson, Vincent Nigglo, Harley Jordc, Ronald Westby, Julian Sandsncss, Milda Sorum, Delores Barney. Second row: Arlene Brcvig, Betsy Huscboc, Herbort Hi ium, Horbcrt Thom- pson, Wallaco Himlio, Delbert Kahoun, James Sorum, Lawrence Johnson, Richard Stoyko, Charles Berg, Lois Sorum, Hazol BJorge . gj-xat,. row: Phyllis ftuamon, John Colbenson,Jihn Torgcrson.'Josoph McManimon, Phyllis Deah, Lois Burke, Margaret Carlson, Orville Rislove, Clifford Waadovig, Clair Overland, Lois Haugen. Not in picture: Norman Eskelson, Walter Jorgcns, Daniel Prinzing. Left during the year: Walter Arnold, Matthew Eggcn, Edith Ferguson, Gordon Hatleli, Irene Hungerholt, Robert Iverson, Delores Peterson, Evorctte Rislovo, Hillard Waadovig. -FRssHmftn PLftss Gr DE- Gi ht Ga-fVDt- S v sn body last fall by our principal, Mr. Nigg. The students wore interested and elections were held in the various classes. The purpose of the Council was to give students experience in government and activity planning and at the sane tine provide an agency through which general problems could be adjusted. representation of three students for the- senior class, two for the juniors, two for the suphonores, one freshman, one eighth grader, and one seventh grader, was justified by the reasoning the over a number of years it will pern-xt student to act on the Council niter having had a number of years' experience. One more justification is that the upper--class men are better qualified to carry on effective activity through the Council. Janes Schroeder was elected by the seventh grade and after he moved from Eushford ho was replaced by Maynard Ukkestad. The eighth grade elected Billy Joe Turek. The freshmen e-lected Dan Prinzing. whw il cted Treasurer of the Council after the senior representative, Douglas dggun, enrolled at Winona Teachers1 College. The sophororeelected Joan lulbenson and Bay McManinon. The juniors exerted Trunon Carlson and Alice Isberg. Of the three senior representatives,3.11 Marker-was eiheted President of the Council, June Iverson, Secretary, and Douglas Eggen, Treas— urer. Janes Swenson replaced Dougi.as Eggen. The Council has been active as planner of school parties throughout tho year. It was in charge of a successful Christinas Seal campaign and drafted a plan of rules for school awards in althlotics, ‘msic, and other groups within the school. A. constitution is being written and will be completed by the end of this year. It fhe hope of ?the members .of'the-Council that this constitution will hold tho Council together in years to come so that as it gains in experience the students will benefit from it in an ever increasing volume. % Aw . s S NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is a nation-wide honor scholastic organization. The Bmhford Chapter was formed in 1930 and is th oldest in this district. When the selection is made by the faculty the eligibility of a student is based on such qualities as character, leadership, service and a B or higher average in scholastic standing This year four seniors, Mary Erickson, Ethelyn Jacobson, La Velle Niggle, and Margaret Steinbauer, and one Junior, Fern Bachman, were elected and initiated at Caledonia on April 27. Douglas Eggen and William Marker of the senior class were elected last year. The awards are given to a senior boy and girl and are based on courage, service, leadership, character and scholarship. The Charles H. Murphy Post Number 94 will present the awards to Mary Erickson and William Marker at the Commencement exercises on June 4. The citizenship awards are given to Wo seniors, usually a boy and girl fbr good citizenship during four years of high shool Service to the school, leadership and character are stressed more then scholarship, dthough that is considered too. Margaret Steinbauer and Douglas Ergen were elected this year to receive the deserving lionors. For outstanding achievement over a four year period the following seniors have bden placed on the roll of honor: AMERICAN LEGION AWARD CITIZENSHIP AWARD FOUR-YEAR HONOR ROLL William Marker, Valedictorian Juno Iverson, Salutatorian Douglas Eggen Mary Erickson Ethelyn Jacobson LaVello Nigglo Mildred Eskolson Earl Hovland Margaret Steinbauer James Swenson This year the monthly publications of the Hippies were discontinued because of shortages of materials duo to the war. Instead of this publication tho Ripples wero alloted a larger eoc-tion in the local paper being published wookly. In order that the staff might have some experience in the publication of an issue, a semester edition was produced. All school ovonts of the first half of this school year were reviewed. Editor. ...................................................Margaret Steinbauor Feature Editors..................................LaVonno Sovcrson ................................. Clarence Quamon Sport Editors....................................Milford Thompson .........................................Billy Marker Social Editor.........................................Juno Iverson Literary Editor.....................................LaVello Niggle Humor Editor.......................................Lorraine Kryzer Alumni Editor....................................Jeanette Vigness Exchange Editor...................................Mary Ann Erickson Special Reporters ............. Harold Andorson, Robert Colbenson, Donna Hool, Juno Iverson, Lorrain Eryzcy. Labile Niggle Jane Sorum. Reporters......................... Charles Berg, EllzabMfc Buelov, Dorothy Pable, Elaine Konotchy, Audrey Norgaard, Grace Otis, Daniol Frinzing, Mae Torgcrud. Advi sor.................................. Miss Bernadotto Hartmann E FA The Rushford Chapter of the Future Farmers of America has been very active during the past year. Thirteen Freshman boys joined as Greenhands this year, making a total of thirty-six members. Mr. Halverson, who has been our very able advisor for the past two years, left our school on April 16 to enter the service of our country. It would be impossible to express in words our deep gratitude for his pains taking service. His efforts will long be remembered. One of the first activities of the F. F. A. Chapter this year was the marketing of livestock in September at the St. Paul Marketing School. Those who consigned livestock grading good or better were Marvin Brand, Archie Anderson, Alf Bjorge, Herbert Highum, Donald Schroeder, Julian Sandsness, Delbert Kahoun, and John Colbenson. These boys followed their steck through the slaughter houBe and won awards that were presented at the annual F. F. A. Banquet. As a money raising project the F. F. A. sold haft dogs,candy, and coffee at the home football gnmes. On February 18, Mr. Halverson, Roger Himlie, Earl Wold, James Corcor m, Niles Westby, and Adolphe Feino attended a demonstration bn flattie Grub held at the Hormel Packing Plant at Austin, Minnesota. These boys gave reports to all the Agriculture Classes on the information they obtained at the demonstration. The big event of tho year for which the F. F. A. was : responsible was the Parents' and Sons' Banquet, held this year on March 23. The address of the evening The Future of Farming was given by Dr. McDonald, Director of Personell, at Winona Teachers College. He stressed the fact that young boys should stay at hone and go into partnership with their fathers, and stay out of the big cities. A delicious dinner waa served by the Home Economics Department. Music was furnished by the Boys Octette and Instrumental Ensemble. Mr. Wm. Nigg, was toastmaster and Wm. Smr.by was in charge of the group singing. fcw' The highest won this year by warded a letter honor bestowed on a Senior in Agriculture Roger Himlie, president of the F. F. A. He for outstanding work in Agriculture. was was President..... Vice President Secretary..... Treasurer..... Reporter....... Watch dog..... Archie Anderson Harold Anderson Alf Bjorge Marvin Brand Harvey Brunner Donald Buelow James Corcoran Adftlph Feine Alfred Froiland Wallace Helleland Walter Arnold John Colbenson Herbert Highum Wallace Himlie Harley Jorde Delbert Kahoun OFFICERS ............................ Roger Himlie .............................. Earl Wold .................. ...... Raymond. McManimon ........................Wallace Helleland ....................... Harold Anderson ............................Marvin Brand F. F. A. M E M 6 E R S Roger Himlie Wilbert Kahoun Alton Klungtvedt Glendon Laugen Archie T.uhmnrm Wallace Markegard Raymond McManimon Donald Rakstad Donald Schroeder Niles Westby Earl Wold G R E E N H A N D S Joe McManimon Orville Rislove James Sorum •. John Torgerson Clifford Waadevig Ronald Westby CLASS PLAY PICTURE Back row: Kiss Kissling, Robert Berg, Harold Anderson, Victoria Tofstpd, Margaret Steinbauer, Gladys Barney, Mildred Eskelson, James Svenson, Lyle Anderson. Seated: Douglas Eggen, LaVonne Severson, Robert Colbenson, Elva Marie Berland, June Iverson, Ann Merriam, Sen i or. Cl-a-ss Pl y f-.F.-fV. B vn oET The Rushford. City Schools have purchased $6258.90 worth of stamps and bonds since September 30, 1942. Earlier in the year, Mr. Nigg put up two thermometer charts, one for the Junior High and one for the Senior High, to see which clans could get the largest percentage each week. Each time a class had 50$ of the class buying stamps the mercury in its thermometer went up one degroe, if 90—100 of the class bought stamps it went up two degrees. This encourages everyone in the classes to buy stamps, even if it is just one stamp it helps. So far the eighth grade has had the best rocord having had 100 more than any other class and they now have their thermometer completed. During the April Bond Drive, Hushford Students subscribed to bonds and stamps equal to the ourchaso price of a joep. Schools all over the United States have pledged to buy jeans, and ovon Army bombers in the larger schools, to do their part in winning the war. Rushford's jeep was listed at $935.50 and it was planned to meet this quota in seven weeks. The second week of tho drive, studonts bought 3tamps and bonds totaling $565.25. Our po6tor with campaign puzzlo nifeture of the jcop was finishod -the following week with enough money loft ovor to equip it with several new Garand rifles. With a month of school remaining, wo aimed at the purchase of a $393.25 Army motorcycle. The wockly quota of $131.25 was excocded dnring the first two wocks, so that we have only a $42 installment left as we go to press. The boys and girls of our school have set nn enviable record in thoir purchaso of stamps and bonds during the year. We feel wc have done a greater servico in our salosmonshiu of tho purposes and values of tho regular purchase of War Bonds and Stamps. In our classos we learned about the needs of the government, tho threats of inflation present unloss surplus buying power was removed, and the advantages of soving now, so that we nay buy later and avoid severe economic strain on American business. One person, who didn't want his name revealed, bought a $3000 War Bond through the school. Student salesmanship helped make this and many other similar sales in convincing parents that They are giving their lives, we can give our money. The amounts of the stamp sales (excluding bonds) for the classes f r the period of September 30, 1942, until May 19, 1943, arc as follows: First grade.........$154,60 Second grade......... 324,00 Third grade..........261,70 Fourth grado...... 210,70 Fifth grade.....,,, 318,50 Sixth grade......... 229.45 Soventh grade.......$194.60 Eighth grade........ 198,65 Freshmen............ 525.10 Sophomores...........102.15 Juniors............. 273.35 Seniors............. 275,60 Wc are proud of our record this year and we who are graduating hopo that you will all keep n buying War Bonds end Stamps. Vo hopo you will even improve our record, and with our increased buying power on our new jobs, we will all do our mart to help our country win a lasting peace in the shortest possible time. A 'y -• DR IV o Because of the war everyone has been urged to save and salvage everything we use. This has included among other things scrap metal, rubber, and old rags of any size, shape, or form. Rushford High School has been doing its part by staging various campaigns. Airing the weeks October 5-17, 1942, a very successful Scrap Drive was held. During this time 48,895 pounds of scrap wer collected. This included a ton of rags and over 20 tons of nixed scrap. In this total were large amounts of rubber, Conner, and brass. The receipts from selling the scran amounted to 202,61 which were equally divided between the Red Cross and the U. S. 0. The local Lions club also nut on a drive. Rushford students and faculty aided the men in collecting the staggering total of 1,000,000 pounds of scrap. November 11 was made Scrap Day during which tho school was closed and all students participated in the finishing drive. Publicity material for the drive was in the form of posters cade by students. During the Scrap Drive a large number of keys were donated and hung on a string in tho assembly to form a V. When they were counted before joining the scrap pile they totaled 784. In February during the week 8-12, 1943, a drive for collect-i ing copper was held. A free show was guaranteed to all students who brought one-half pound or more. There was estimated to be uk about 200 pounds of conpcr, brass, or bronze collected. The reputation of the American Red Cross for relieving sufferers of famines, floods, fires, and other calamities deemed to he national in scope, is well established.Haring wartime,efforts of this organization ere increased to include aiding prisoners of war, the wounded, etc. One of the largest undertakings of the led Cross in the present war is to supoly the wounded service men with blood plasma whon they need it. ho saving of lives, giving aid and comfort to the unfortunate is the purpose of the Red Cross and to that end we, of Rushford, havo contributed our small share. This year, the Rushford High students, as members of tho Junior Red Cross, participated in two drives sponsored by the American Red Cross. A group of studonts canvassed the city one Saturday in November to get money or materials to use in the filling of 400 kit bags which was the quota for the Fillmore County Chapter. The Junior Red Cross collected $50.00 as well as trvnr 200 bars of soap, about 50 packs of cards, and many other articles which were used to fill the kit bags for the service men who went overseas. The second drive was for books which were collected at school and given to the Red Cross who distributed them to the service men. Another activity carried on by some of tho members of the Junior Red Cross in conjunction with the local Red Cross, is the rolling of bandages at the Red Cross room. Ve are realizing more and more the importance of Red Cross work, and for next year, we hope to be of even greater service to the groat cause of helning those in distress. I BUILDING STRONG The Rushford High School football team had a fairly successful season, considering losses due to graduation last year. Under the splendid tutorship of a new coach, Mr. Nigg, the Trojans rolled up five straight wins before falling to an expe ri-enced and powerful Preston eleven, ne victory came after this when the powerful Rushford attack clicked against Cal 0 d on it, after the mighty Trojans had supposedly been subdued. In the last game of the season, the Green and Gold fell before a surprisingly strong and determined Harmony team. It must bo remem -bored that if Rushferd could have won this game they would have been tied for the District One Championship. One of the highlights of the season was when the boys were able to break the jinx with Lenesboro and came through with a 14-0 decision, after Rushford had succumbed to the Burros three straight years previously, Tho Rushford team netted 128 points to thoir opponents' 25 in the six games they wen. M M | Rushford 27 Rushford — 26 Rushford 14 Rushford 14 Rushford — 34 Rushford 0 Rushford — 13 Rushford 0 Spring Grove----------0 Plainview-------------7 Lewiston--------------0 Lanesboro-------------0 Chatfield-------------6 Preston--------------20 Caledonia------------12 Harmony--------------20 Lyle Anderson Harold Anderson Valter Arnold Robert Berg Donald Buelow L E T T E R M E N Truman Carlson John Culhane, Captain Gerhard Jelberg William Marker Maiter Quamen Archie Luhmann Lyle Radtke Carrel Rislov c Leroy Schwagor James Swenson Milford Thompson Joseph Burke Adolph Feine honorable mention Sari Knutson Vincent Niggle Ray McManimon Daniel Prinzing FOOTBALL 'Left to righfcfr- Third row! Donald Hoiscth, Richard Culhane, Daniel Prinsing, Vincent Higgle, Dale Rcishus, Mr. Nigg, Concfe, Glendon Laugen, Paul Stevens, Earl Knutson, Valter Lee, Second row: Joo Burke, Raymond McManimon, Glenn Johnson, Lyle Radtke, Trunnn Carlson, Gerhard Jelberf, Carrol Rislove, Donald Buelow, Valter Arnold, Alton Merken, Louis Grenier, Adolph Feine, Manager, First rows Larry Schvager, Pete Quanen, Archie Luhnann, Robert Berg, Lyle Andorson, John Culhane, Captain, James Swenson, HaTold Anderson, Villinn Marker, Milford Thompson. Not in picture: Buster Berg. Standing: Valter Arnold, Truman Carlson, Captain, Mr. Koffron, Coach, Gehard Jelberg, Milford Thompson. BASK Seated: Richard Stoyke, Leroy Schwager, Robert Berg, Lyle And- orson, Joe Burke, Lyle Radtke. f OOTB-fVLL -Basketball Twonty fivo boys reported on November 16 to b egin the 1942-basket ball season under Copch D. W. Koffron. When the class of •42 graduated from R. H. S. they left us with three letter-men: Captain Truman Carlson, Lyle Radtke, and Sonny Thompson. Lyle Anderson, Gebe Arnold, Bob Berg, Bud Burke, Gerhard Jalberg, Bill Marker, Dick Stoyke. and Leroy Schwager were the eight unknowns whom Coach Koffron picked for the rest of his first eleven. The district opener was at Houston on December 17 and the Trojans, load by Captain Carlson’s 10 points, humbled Houston 28 to 10. The game was ragged during the first half but the Trojans cooked with gas1' throughout the second half. Daring Christmas vacation the Trojans tasted defeftt at the hands of R, H. S. Alumni by the score of 47-29. The Trojans knocked out their second district opponent, Lanesboro, 30-18. Carlson settled 11 points. Mabel, n traditional foe, handed the Trojan squad its first defeat in District One competition. The Red-hat Wildcats beat the Trojans 33-17. Chatficld wses the next Trojan victim, 23-17. ft Coach Koffron then polished up his plays and players and beat a favored Mabel quintet on our home floor in the spotlight game of the season. The Trojans were on top after e-'ch quarter and the final score was 30-27, Credit for 18 points was re ter-ed for Captain Carlson. Lanosboro next turned the tables on Rushford in a return game there by beatin the favored Trojans 27-24. This close thriller was won by tho Burro sharpshooters who wore really on the long shot beam. The next game was a battle of defenses on Peterson's floor. Carlson had 7 points to help the Trejans in their 14-11 win. Gam© number eight ws played and won on the home floor. Th. e Trojans trounced Houston by a score of 50 to 19. The final game before tournament time resulted in a Trojan rictory ever the Peterson cagers. The score was 34 to 1EL Woll, when we add it all up we find that the Trojans won eight out of ten games in district ccmnetition. The record placed thorn on tho District One throne along with Harmony1 s Cards who had an identical record. The winning of the co-championship added another trophy to tho R. H. S. collection. Tho district tournament was held on March IQ 11, and 12, at Chatficld. In the accompanying chart , the starred teams had seeded berths in the district contest while the remaining teams are paired off as thoy playod in the sub-district tournament at Calodonia on March 4. FREE THROW CONTEST Tho Trojan captain, Truman Carlson, tormed off tho successful season by winning tho district froo throw contest with 21 shots made out of 25 trios. Carlson’s sharpshooting brought tho trophy to R. H. S. for the third consecutive season. LETTERMEN Lylo Anderson Walter Arnold Robert Berg Joe Burko Captain Truman Carlson Geyhaid Jeitfxng Lyle Radtke Leroy Schwager Dick Stoyke Milford Thompson HONORABLE MENTION These boys were faithful in practice and helped Coach Kroff-ron in turning out a good first string quinetatte: Vilas Amundson Jarvis Anderson Cha.rles Berg Keith Colbenson Delbert Kalhoun Earl Knutson Glondon Laugen Bill Marker Vincent Nigglo Dan Prinzing Dale Roishus Paul Stevons James Swenson Herbert 'Thompson MARCH A___MARCH 5 MARCHlo MA CHU MARCHI2 SPRING GROVE 26 CALEDONIA 23 HARMONY 31 HARMONY j I PETERSON 22 CHAT. El ELD 37 CHATFIELD2S PRESTGN34 PRESTON 19 HARMQNY43 CANTON ?7 PRESTON 30 RUSHFQRD22 WYKOfF 27 LANESBORQ33 LANE3BQRQ3I LANE SBC RQ2 MABEL ii HOUSTON22 RUSH FQRf)?ft RUSHFQRD2d MABEL 21 LANEj .QRQi? HARMONY With only 4 lettoraen returning this year, the Rushford High Baseball teen was a very green bunch of players—the result: some bad defeats. Rushford started off the season by traveling to Houston, There they were beaten in the last two innings as the Houston players found their battlag eye and then, coupled with Trojan errors, they finally cane out on ton by a 15 to 10 count. The Trojans then went to Lr.nesboro and wero held to 3 hits by Brenseth, a fast Burro hurler. The Trojans load a 2 Tun lead going into the 6th inning when errors pnd the powerful hitting attack of the Burros 3t elled defeat by a 11 to 5 score. On Friday May 14, the formidable Houston nine cane to Rushford to hand the Trojans their 3rd straight defeat. The game started out very good with both pitchers holding their own. Littlejohn, Houston hurler, held the Trojans to 3 scattered hits, while Jelberg, the left handed flash for the Trojans, pulled tfco Trojans out of a few tight spots by retiring the Houston team with his fast breaking curve ball. But the inability of tho Trojans to hit spelled their defeat, and Houston went hone on tho long end of a 9 to 0 score. In the final game- of the season the Trojans traveled to ChaV field to be handed their fourth straight defeat. The 6 to 1 beating had its bright side however when Jelberg, Trojan southpaw whiffed 15 batters. Sisson, the Chatfield hurler, allowed the local nine one hit. Lyle Anderson Sonny Thompson Bob Berg Truman Carlson LETTERhEN Herb Thompson Harvey Brunner Gerhard Jelberg Bari Knutson Don Beulow G.A.A. is an athletic club organized by girls interested in both indoor and outdoor sports. All girls must earn at least 100 points a year to remain a member. This yepr w6 have a membership of forty-throe. A point system has boon worked out to encourage girls to participate in sports. After a member earns 500 points, she receives a pin. Those who will receive pins pro: Lorraine Bunkc Jem Colbenson Barbara Johnson La Vina Lea Jeanette Vigness LaVelle Niggle Tholma Skarstp.d Joyco Strand Arnie Ukkestad For a chenille letter, she must have 1,000 points. The girls who will receive lotters are: Mpry Ann Erickson Margaret Stoinbauer Officers President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Recorder Advi sor Margaret Steinbauor Mary Ann Erickson La Vina Lea Arnie Ukkestad Miss Iris Dolin PH Y In World War I, the American public and schools recognized the importance of physical education. Large percentages of youth, believed to be the finest in the world, could not pass array examinations. So schools all over the United States started physical education and training classes to build strong bodies physically. Many of the schools had this training through their sports programs in basketball, football, baseball and track, while others had classes every week and hod regular military drilling. But when World War II come it again shoved the American youth to be untrained end physically unfit in too many cases. Then schools started special g?”nnasium classes in boxing, wrestling, tumbling, rope climbing, obstacle racing and more strenous oxercises to build better physical bodies. In our own school this was done with one hour a week set aside for junior and senior boys who in the past have not taken physical training at all except through the sports program. The lower classes continue their nhysical education classes as Wfbra, with increased emphasis on the strenous activities in replacing some of the sports program. It is believed that the uoper classmen who have been in this class will relaize many benefits from it when they become a part ------------------------.------------------------------------- - : BE STRENGTHENING MORALE 15 FOR CTORY r KUeA. Oharas Loft to right— Third row: Charlotte Eggobakkon, Mavis Dahl, Noma Langord, minxes Rude, Noma Glenna, Lucillo Thorrpson, ?om Bachnan, Robert Col-benson, Harold Anderson, Trunan Carlasn, Lyle Anderson, Jne Bachnan, Audrey KoTdgaard, Barbara Johnson, June Iverson, Pern Anderson, Joyce Severson, Diva Berland. Second row: Betty Rude, Betty Bt1 rgc, Lila Glenna, Mao Trgerudfc Donna Hocl, Ardith Helgcrson, Jane So run, Vincent Niggle, ' Dale Roishue, Donald Schroeder, Julian Sandsncss, Milda Sorun, Etholyn Jacobson, Eleanor Dkkestad, Joan Colbenson, Doris Hovland, Mary Ann Ericsson, First row: Phyllis Qua en, Lois Burke, Lois Sorun, Margaret Carlson, H.azol Bjorge, Betsy Ann Husoboe, Vilas Amundson, Rohald Vestby, Earl Hovlnnd, Victoria Tofstad, Jeanette Vigness, Ona Knudson, Margaret Steinbauer, Lois Haugen, Thelna Skarstad, Miss Alexis, director. Not in picturo: Elaine Xonetchy, LaTina Lea. Band Standing: Merlin Holder, Donald Stephenson, Mr, Llan, director. Back row: Robert Stoyke, Billy Joe Turek, Audrey Nordgaard, John Snaby, Feifc Bachnan, Milford Thonpson, Richard Stoyke, Joseph Burke, Herbert Thonpson, Vilas Anundson, Gerhard Jelberg, Janes Sw«nson, Vincont Nigglo, Ronald Konotchy, Robert Ingran, Joel Hatleli, Phyllis Lea, Glen Johnson, Dale Reishus, Robert Colbenson. Second row: Cleo Oldondorf, Alton Morken, Imtu Burke, M y Virock, Betty Torgerud, Gerald Henze, Lyle Anderson, June Iverson, Lawr-enco Johnson, Vllllan Marker, Robert Berg, Elizabeth Buelow, Phyllis Larson, June Bnchnap.. Front row: Le Roy Schvager, Mary Oldondorf, Barbara Johnson, Lucille Thonpson, Phyllis Virock, Ona KnudBon, Anita Miller, Audrey Holger. Absent when picture was taken: John Anderson, Robert Anderson, Donald Schrooder, LaVina Lea, Valter Jorgens, Additions to band, since picture was taken: John Engel, Leland Jones, Truman Dahl. fYhxeo Chorus The Rushford High School Band, has continued this year under the able supervision of Mr. Erling Lian. Mr. Lian has added many new members to the band during his two years in Rushford and has started a large grouu of students in the Junior Band. The music groups have not been able to compete in district competition this year because of the war, but they have presented to the uublic four excellent concerts. The first of these was gi ren on November 24 and the following selections were included! Tchaikovsky”—Overture..........................arranged by Paul Yoder Built on a Rock1 —Chorale.....................arranged by Elmer Uggen Orientale —Overture.......................................Lconi ■Scotch Airs —Trombone Sole—Donald Schrader.......E. U. Pearson . Drum Major —March.......................................Taylor Vocal Selections...............................Girls’ Glee Club Prayer from Hansel and Gretel..Humperdinck Czechoslovakian Dance Song —Popular Melody..Kanney Little Cfcato —March....................................Messang Marcha 3 de Febrero —Concert March.......... ....Simon Roncal Pepperino —Clarinet Duct...............................Endreson Phyllis Virock, Lucille Thomason Cossack Invocation and Dance ...........................Lenikov Jolly Coupersnith —Novelty March...........arranged by Lake Dedication —Symphonic Poem,..........................Frangkiser Salute to Washington —Patriotic March..........arranged by Lake The second annual winter concert on Friday, February 19 contained the following numbers: Grieg —Overture............... arranged by Paul Yoder Konn Sussor Tod —Chorale ........................Bach Rondo from Horn Concerto in E-flat..............Mozart French Horn Solo...............Villiam Marker Them Basses —March........................... Haffino An American Rhapsody ................ .Viotor Chcrvon Vocal Selections...........,...........Girls' Octette luaber, Uy £aby ,, , ,.Hicks Throe Little Maids ................. Elliot Little Boy Bluo ..................... Nevin Merry Men —Selection............................... Max Thomas Star Dust —Popular.............................Carmichael-Yoder Parade of the Children —Arrangement of children’s Songs....Lake Hail, Hail a11 Around the World .............arranged by Yoder Yea Drumcr —Novelty........................................Lake Tr ansc ondenc 6 —Overture..........................Frangki a er Tho last two concorts for tho season consistod mainly of ir -strumcntal solos with a few selections by the band and vocal groups. The program presented for the first recital was: Hie Honor —March........................................Fillmore Hynn to the Sun —Clrrinet Solo—Phyllis Virock....R. Korsakoff Valse Aba.ndon —Cornet Solo—Herbert Thompson..............Clarko Alpine Echoes —Flute Solo-r-Anita Miller..............Lem Cosmcy Vocal Selections...........................Senior Girls' Ensemble Sylvia. ...................................Oloy Speaks Thank God for a Garden ,.............Tcrosa del Riegc Simplicity —Saxonhone Solo—Truman Dahl................. Chonctte Gaiety Polka. —Trombone Solo—Phyllis Lea....,............Hartley On tho Meadow —Saxophone Solo—Billy Turek..............Anonymous Largo from Now World Syrrohony—'■'larinet Quartette......Dvorak Vocal.Solectione ................................«Mlxod Octette All in the April Evening ....................Roberton Peace on Ea.rth from Finlandia..............Sibelius Valse Marilyn--Saxophone Solo—Robert Stoyke.............Wiedhift Morning Glory Polka —Trombone Solo— onald Schroeder.Vandercook Barbnrosse. —Sousa.phone Solo— alter Jorgens...........Barnhouse Indian War Dance —Selection.....................Herman Bellstedt Jr. Shuffle Along —Selection........................Sissle and Blake Little Champ —March.......................................Hesang The second recital cane on Aoril 30 when the following program was Presented: Monarch —March..............................................J. Olivadot Wedding of the Winds —Concert Waltz......................Ha.ll Song of India?—Clarinet Solo—Mary Oldendorf..........Korsakoff The Pels —Trombone Solo—Robert Colboneon...............Bernard Tho Little Colonel —Cornot Solo—Milford Thompson......Brockman Tho Lost Chord —French Horn Solo—Lawrence Johnson.....Sullivan Vocal Selections..........................................Mixed Octctto Summertime .............................. Gershwin Homeland. .................................. .Cain The Army Air Corps Song —Cornet Solo...........Roup Id. Konetchy Aiidrntc Cnntabilc —French Horn Solo—William Marker.Tchaihowsky Simple Avue —Piano Solo—Betsy Ann Huscboe.................Thone Barcarolle —Clarinet Duet—Betty TorgGrud, Mary Virock.Offenback Vocal Selections...................................Boys’ Octette Steal Away .................................Spiritual I got Plenty of Nothing ....................Gershwin My Regards —Baritone Solo—Fern Bachman................Llowcllyn To Spring —Piano Solo—Richard Stoyke......................Griog Friends —Cornet Solo—John Anderson........................Smith The Jolly Dutchman —Trombone Solo—Lolrnd James............Issac Officor of the Dry—March..................................Ka.ll Dcdicr.tion —Synphonic Poem..........................Frangkisor The band is losing many members this •,ear. There are twelve senior members graduating. They are Harold Anderson, Lyle Anderson, June Bachman, Robert Berg, Joseoh 3urke, Robert Colbenson, Douglas Eggen, Juno Iverson, Onr Knudson, 7:hyllis Larson, William Marker, and James Swenson, Previously, from the Senior Class earlier in the year, wc lost Ann Mcrrion We will also be minus three members from other classes: Donald Schroeder, James Schroo-dcr, and Dale Roishus. Thore will be seven first chairs to be filled. On November 21, the band journeyed to Winona, to ml y at the dedication of the new bridge. The band narchod in the parade which started at the Watkins Building and marched on Down 'fain and over to the bridge. Bands from all the surrounding cities took part in the parade. BAND Clarinets: Lois 3urke, Jerry Henze, Barbara Johnson, Alton Morkcn, Cleo Oldendorf, M«ry Oldendorf, Leroy Schwagcr, Lucillo Thompson, 3etty Torgerud, Mary Virock and Phyllis Virock. Cornets: John Anderson, Joseph Burke, Joel Katloli, Robert ‘lag ram, Ronald Konetchy, Vincent Niggle, Richard Stoyke, Herbert Thompson, and Milford Thompson. Saxophones: June Bachman, Robert Berg, Elizabeth Buelow, Robert Stoyke, and Billy Turok. Drums: Douglas Eggen, Merlin Holger, Everett Rislove and Donald Stephenson. Oboe: Ona Knudson Flutes; Audrey Holger, Ann Merriam, and Anita Killer. 3ass Clrrinet: LaVina Lea Trombones; Robert Anderson, Robert Colbonson, Glen Johnson, Phy-11is Lea, Dale Rciskus, and Donald Schrocdcr. Bassoon; Phyllis La.rson French Horns; Lyle Anderson, June Iverson, Lawrence Johnson, and William Marker. Basses; Gerhard Jclbcrg, Walter Jorgcns, and Janos Swenson. Baritones; Fern Bachnan, Audrey Nordgaard, and John Snaby. BAND OFFICERS President William Ma.rkor Treasurer Lyle Anderson Librarians Ann Kerri am Ona Knudson, Barbara Johnson, and LaVina Loa, StudGnt Director Robert Stoykc JUNIOR BAND !Thc Junior Band is composed of thirty-one members who will be eligible for Senior Band after sight reading training, band cxoericnco, and when they have sufficient general ability. Clarinets; Wanda Brcnsoth, Arnold Helgcnoc, Jerry Henze, Carrol Kjos, Marilyn Mindrun, Betty Torgcrud, and Mary Virock. Cornets; John Anderson, John Dngel, Joel Hatlcli, Robert Ingran, Ronnio Konetchy, and Mary Ann Overland. Trombones; Robert Anderson, Leland James, and Phyllis Lea. Oboe: Margaret Carlson. Bass; Vilas Amundson. Horns; Charles Brckkc, Delores Ekkor, Ardith H lgcrson, and Phyllis Quancn. Baritone; John Sna.by Druns: Morlin Hjlgcr, Robert Noyes, and Stanley Oian. Saxophones: Bliznboth Buolow, Trurian Dahl, Roger Treetor, Alton Klungtvcdt. Bassoon: Beverly Johnson. PEP-BAND MEMBERS Clarinets: Barbara Johnson, Alton Morkon, Cleo Oldcndorf, Mary Oldcndorf, Lucille Thomson, and Phyllis Virock. French Korns: June Iverson, Larry Johnson, and Willian Markor. Basses: Walter Jorgcns, and Janes Swenson. Saxophones: Elizabeth Buelow, Robert Stoyko, and Billy Turck. Trombones: Robert Colbonson, Glen Johnson, Dale Reishus, and Donald Schroodor. Cornets: Ha.rold Anderson, John Anderson, Vincent Niggle, and Herbert Thompson. Baritones: Fern Bachman, and Audrey Nordga.ard. Drums: Douglas Bggen, and Donald Stephenson. BAND MOTHERS CLUB The band mothers have presented to the band this year several new music stands and purchased a tronbone. his organization ha.6 been a.ctivo in earning money by selling candy at tho band concerts and basketball games. The band and Mr. Linn aro grateful for the many instruments and supplies bought by this organization. The Band Mothers' lub also presented the graduating seniors with honor awards. They are to bo oonoandAd for their fine work in aiding the band. The officers are: President, Mrs. Clarence Niggle; Vic president, Mrs. A. Nowdgaard; Secretary, Mrs. Gladys Lea; Treasurer, Mrs. Carl Bachman. Under the direction of Miss Ruth Alexis, Club, Mixed Chorus, Girls' Ensemble, Boys' Octette Octette have had a very successful year. the Girls' Glee and Mixed The Girls' Glee Club was the first group to make a public appearance this year, when on Tuesday, November 24, the girls sang at the Fall Band Concert. The lovely Prayer from Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel , and the capricious Czechoslovakian Folk Dance by Manney were their contribution to the program. The highlight of the first semester was the annual Christmas Program, which was given on Tuesday, December 15. The auditorium was dimly lighted, and the attention of the audience was focused on the stage, where five tableaus were given to depict the Christmas story, which was read by Douglas Eggen. Songs appropriate to each scene were presented before and after each tableau, and in this singing all the children of the grades participated, as well as the vocal groups of junior and senior hi£i school. The processional was played by a small reed band as the white robed singers marched to their places in the front of the auditorium at either side of the stage. The following numbers were sung: 0 Little Town of Bcthlehem - Avay In a Manger - Yhen Christmas Morn is Dawning Ye Three Kings of Orient Are — Jesu --------------------------- ----Grades 1-6 Grades 1-6 ----—Jr. H. S. Girls' Chorus ----—Jr. H. S. Boys' Chorus ----------------Girls' Octette Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabelle -------------------Girli Octette My Faith Looks Up To Thee - Jesu Bambino -------------- -Sr. •Two Bohemian Carols - H. S. Boys' Chorus —Girls' Glee Club -----Mixed Chorus The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's oratorio, The Messiah was sung by the Mixed Chorus, assisted by members of the faculty and singers from town, as a fitting conclusion to the Christmas program. The Girls Octette their singing of carols group sang for one of Band. Concert on Friday, spread a little Christmas cheer through to- the sick and shut-ins. This same the basketball games and for the second February 19. The Mixed Chorus sponsored a school party on February 9 which featured a song fest. The newly organized Boys' Octette sang two negro spirituals, which were enthusiastically received. The boys sang again for the F.F.A. Banquet. Because of the shortage of rubber and gas,the vocal groups could not participate in a contest, but instead they had a Spring .Festival of Song on Friday, April 9. Given just before thaJEMtcr vacation this concert featured Lenten anthems and a group of piano solos by Miss Irma Peterson, Houston, Minnesota. The following selections were presented at the Spring Festival of Song: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring .......................... J. S. Bach Treasures In Heaven ................................. Joseph Clokey The Nightingale ................................. P. Tschaikowsky Incidental Solo—Fern Bachman and Lucille Thompson Climbin Up the Mountain ........................ Negro Spiritual Mixed Chorus Were You There? .........Negro Spiritual ..................Burleigh I Heard A Forest Praying ........................ Peter De Rose A Spirit Flower?................................... Campbell-Tipton Girls' Glee Club Ni it Winds ..................................... Charles Griffea Lake at Evening .................................Charles Griffes Etude in D Flat ..................................... Fi’anz Liszt Miss Peterson, Guest Pianist Legend?.......................................... P. Tschaikowsky God So Loved The World ............................... Stainer-Perr y Mixed Chorus Lamb of God .............................-.1 Melius Christianson Worthy Is The Lamb —-from The Messiah .............. G. F. Handel Augnented Chorus On Thaxdday, April 15, the Mixed Octette and Girls' Ensemble sang at a Recital Concert, which featured solos by band members; and on Friday, April 3, the Mixed Octette and Boys' Octette provided the vocal mumbers at the second Recital Concert. F I C E R S Social Chairman----June Iverson Publicity----------------Robert Colbenson Librarians-------------Marianne Erickson Jean Colbenson MIXED CHORUS PERSO NNEL SOPRANOS: Fern Bachman, Lois Burke, Betty Bjorge, Hazel Bjorge Mavis Dahl, Charlotte Eggebakken, Lila Glenna, Norma Glenna, Ardith Helgerson, Norma Langord, Betty Rude, Dolores Rude, Jane Sorum, Lois Sorum, and Lucille Thompson. SECOND SOPRANOS: June Bacliman, Margaret Carlson, Jean Colbenson, Donna Hoel, Doris Eovland, Betsy Huseboe, Audrey Nordgaard, Phyllis Qpamen, Milda Sorum, Victoria Tofstad, and Mae Torgerud. ALTOS: Fern Anderson, Elva Marie 3erland, Marianne Erickson, Jmo Iverson, Ethelyn Jacobson, Barbara Johnson, Ona Knudson, Elaine Konetchy, LaVina Lea, Harriet Marshall, Joyce Severson, Thelma Skarstad, Margaret Steinbauer, Eleanore Ukkcstad,Jbanetfc Vigness. TENORS: Vilas Amundson, Earl Eovland, Vincent Niggle, and Ronald Westby, BASSES: Lyle Anderson, Truman Carlson, Robert Colbenson, Dale Reishus, and Donald Schroodcr. GIRLS' ENSEME8LE Fern Bachman, Juno Bachman, Charlotte Eggebakken, June Iverson, Barbara Johnson, Ona Knudson, LaVina Lea, Lucillo Thompson, and Victoria Tofstad. MIXED OCTETTE Fern Bachman, Truman Carlson, Earl Eovland, LaVina Lea, Vincont Niggle, Barbara Johnson, Lucille Thompson, and Donald Schrooder . 8 O Y s’ OCTETTE Vilas Amundson, Harold Anderson, Lyle Anderson, Truman Carlson, Earl Hovland, Walter Jorgens, Vincent Niggle, and Dcna.ld Sfchroeder. girls' octette Forn Bachman, June Bachman, Ardith Helgerson, June Iverson, Ona Knudson, LaVina Lea, Audrey Nordgaard, and Betty Rude. O F President—Truman Carlson Secretary—Eleanore Ukkestad ' U Treasurer—Fern 3achman Tho first of our social activities for this year was an all school party. Those who wished to dance, did so; others wore entertained by cards, ping pong, pnd various other games. On November 20 the Freshmen were initiated. The prog ram given by them was very good and after it most of us danced. A delicious lunch of apple pie a la mode was served. The Freshmen decided to treat us on December 11, Cheorios and pep were served. It was surprising how the seventh, eighth and ninth grades turned out. And did they dancoi One of our most interesting parties was our introduction to a sunlight dance. This was held on the last Friday before the Christmas vacation. And the kids really went for it. An all-school party to initiate our new phonograph records was hold on February 9. Refreshments included ice cream snd pop. A farewell pwrtyfor Douglas Eggen, a prominent member of the graduating class was given on March 5, He really was surprised! Only members of the senior class and their teachers were present. Escalloped potatoes, pickles, sandwiches, chocolate cake, and hot chocolate were served. Thanks to our student council, the grades, seven through twelve, enjoyed a masquerade party this year. The costumes were most original and everyone seemod to enjoy himself completely. The ovening was spent in dancing and playing games. Two first prizes consisting of two free lunches were won by Billy Marker as Glamour Girl and Phyllis Larson, 1928 Hussey. Second prizes of one free lunch went to Leroy Schwager and Jill Rislovo, who impersonated a pair of Poor Unfortunates. On April 13 a second farewell party was given. This one was for Mr. Halvorson, who was leaving for service with the Marines. Submarines and milk were served. A pen pjid pencil set was presented to him by Roger Himlie, as a gift from his Biology and Ag classes, Tho climax of the year's social activities came on Mayl5wha the Juniors entertained the Seniors at tho annual Prom. RU HFORD TOREUT BUY BOND ::o EL PLANE PROJrCT LSDltTRIAL ARTS' DIPT RV9HL0RD KI(.K tci oo: W E OUR SCHOOL All the cokes we drank—-all the noisy gabbing we did—how late we hung around (until the curfew came) .when Archie L.bought a round in the back booth. Senior Play practice—the tine Elva pulled a faint—the jaa session June and Elva had last May 9—all the school parties. t ■ — r|T _ j' a LION'S CLUB The only nights we could stay out after the curfew—Homer s farewell party. LI BRARY The times we made too much n olse—the times we had a book overdue. AVENUE BLUFF The numerous hikes—the time four people had a picnic up there. W E WILL REMEMBER The band marching in formation up and down the field (muddy)— all the football and baseball games we played—those oo Id nights at games when we were nearly frozen, but too excited to go home. SI'S EAT SHOP The messes we made with a bottle of pop—the small charge accounts—Von and Doug s monopoly on the back booth—t h e lunches June and Elva shared. P OS TO Ff ic E Phyllis and her mail—how mary stamps we had to buy—hew we vere usually caught there it rained—when two girls had a little party. N A S OFFICE How handy that mirror was, especially on Monday mornings—the many tests that were run off—when we got a glimpse of Mr. Aaker s good-looking visitors Gnen). ROYAL THEATER The back row couples—the Sunday nighters—when we smuggled in a bottle of pop—Bill and Bob's sessions in the booth. HOME ECONOMICS The time J. T. walked in when the girls were fitting their dresses—how we used to eat things from the ice box. When we had to run over to Corafc if we were short anything” at a banquet—how Phyllis managed to have lunch in the afternoons. SCHOOL LAWN The summer nights—the times we sneaked into the school-peeking in the windows athan -quets waiting for a handout. TENNIS COURT Why, when, and how, Von and Ona originated a new tennis outfit—the nights spent en joying the viewl—where a couple of kids heard their song, Put-Put-Put. ATTIC STAIRWAY When we used to eat the fad we made in Home Ec. (threw it down the cracks in the steps if it was too bad)— studying during finals. These monsters that have been allowed To completely blind all men, Shall be destroyed so there'll be a time When we'll all be free again. We'll fight on to the bitter end With just one goal in mind, To have an everlasting poace With hatred left behind. This poace shall be the will of God, But through the prayers of men, Perhaps there shall bo a time When we'll all be free again. There shall be another dawn. When peace shall reign this earth, When all men shall be free again And equality has its birth. ■ .
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