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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1946 volume:

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During the past years we h-ve built it and equipped it with materials which will help to withstand, the weather that lies ahead. Now it is ready to start on its journey. Sometimes the weather may be rough; sometimes it may be clear and sunny; but as the Ship of Life makes its way, it will stop at various ports where one and another of our class willHil-fill his destiny. Memories ever dear to us Shall cling within our minds Of days in good old R. H. S. And of friends we've left behind. We take our place on life's threshold. Our childhood now does cease. Which road to take? Which steps to climb? Which way to eternal peace? Mr. Kirkegeard came to Rushford in 1943 to fill the position of principal of our high school. Since that time he has worked diligently for the good of the school. He has taught senior high history and has been advisor for the STUDENT COUNCIL for two years, RIPPLES for three years, and co-advisor for the ANNUAL for three years. Thank you, Mr. Kirkegaard, for your tolerance, friendship, and advice. We hope that by dedicating this annual to you, we show you a little of our appreciation Education is the Key to Life. What would the world be like without education? Half of the things we enjoy today would be unobtainable. We wouldn't be able to read books, write letters, speak intelligently. Extra-curricular activities 'maintained in school help to offset the monotony of the daily schedule. It also provides entertainment to others. Life in a small town would be a dreary grind if it weren't for our music concerts, basketball and footbbll gam s, declamatory contests, F. F. A. banquets, and class plays. High school is the placo where we young people get our start, where wc usually choose our careers. Here, too,we loarn how to make friends and get along with people. We learn the great nrinciples of democracy. How thankful wo should be to be living in America I We seniors wish to take this opportunity to thank the faculty, school board, and anyone else who may have had a part in determining our destinies. Why do we go to school? we asked. The teacher replied, To prepare for life. Education will help you through Your every battle and every strife. If we did not have this training. The world would be a dreary placo. So take this knowledge with you And tend it the rest of your days. — o C, R, Lewis....................B. S. Degree—North Dakota State College M. A. Degree—University of South Dakota Superintendent Trigonometry Solid Geometry Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Yf, R. Salmi....................................Duluth Teachers' College Principal (Senior High) Biology Science 7, 8, and 9 Boys' Physical Education Baseball Everything always in its place. L. A. Kirkegaard . .............................University of Minnesota Junior High Principal Social Science Social Studies 8 American History V orld History Let ignorance talk ns it will, learning has its value. Davis W. Koffron .. ....................... • Mankato Teachers’ College Physics Industrial Arts Basketball Football Knowledge is more than equivalent to force. R. C Christainson. . � .............. Moorhead State Teacher’s College General Business Band Mixed Chrous Glee Clubs Sing away sorrow, cast away care. Laura Hatloli St. Olaf College English 10, 11, and 12 Speoch Girls' Physioal Education Literature is the thought of thinking souls.'1 Edna L. Hanson ......... ... Concordia College English 7, 8, and 9 Librarian The grass stoops not, she treads on it so lightly. Ruby Fred........................Valley City State Teachers' College Bookkeeping Stenography Typing Practice is the best of all instructors. Kent Jacobson................................University of Minnesota Agriculture General Mathematics Each man reaps his own farm. Anita Sundby ............. Winona State Teachers' Collego Geometry Algebra G. A. A • Mathematics 7 and 8 Social Studies 7 Conscientious endeavor will reap great rewards. Mrs, ■ . 0, Berg ................ North Dakota Agriculture College Home Economics Clcanlinoss is indeed next to godliness, Leif Kirkegaord Laura Hatleli Pearl Berg D. T. Rollefson R. Lewis R. Stephans E. H. Eggen J. B. Jensen A. Taglund W. A. Smoby Reynolds Christensen Davis Koffron Kent Jacobson Ruby Fred Allie Salmi Anita Sundby Edna Haakenstad Margaret Highum Jo Ann Hanson Bertha Mack Dan Prinzing Herbert Thompson Hozel Bjorge Betsey Huseboe Wallace Larson Wallace Himlie Margaret Carlson Lois Haugen Alton Morken Vincent Niggle Lois Burke Norman Eskelson Julian Sandsness Wallace Helleland Walter Jorgens Mi Ida Sorum Arlene Brevig Joe McManimon Orville Rislov It was almost twelve yocrs ago that thirty bri ght-oyed and eager six-year-olds stepped over the threshold of Rushford High School to start their education under Miss Bendickson, These wore: Robert Arnold, Charles Berg, Lois Burke, John Colbensor., Matthew Eggen, Done Id Engen, Norman Eskolson, Robert Evenson, Carol Evenson, Lois Haugen,Myre Hoglnnd, Ardith Holgerson, Herbert Hi ghum, Lev erne Howard, Botscy Huseboe, Amy Hoisoth, Beverly Jorgensen, Lawrence Johnson, Walter Jorgens, Earl Knutson, Wallace Larson, James Lee, Alton tiorkon, Vincent Niggle, Dorothy Noves, Dr.niel Prinzin.g, Phillis Quair.cn, Lois Sorun, Richard Stoyko, and Herbert Thompson. Most of the class stayed togethor through the first three years of the journey toward graduation. There were numerous happy occasions celebrating Valentine's Day,Christmas,and Halloween, with gay parties. Remember all those Hay baskets wo made in school and filled with good candy to hang up on our girl friend's door on May 1st? Those wore good )ld days. Also that good Rhythm Band we started. Some of the uniforms that wo w•re are still in use. That was the beginning of our music instructions. The highlight of our second grade was witnessing the laying of the cornerstone of the new gymnasium. Vic all wrote -ur names on a shoot of paper r.nd watched while it was laid inside the cornerstone and placed permanently in the building. Little did v e realize that v o ■would s-1 on be out of schorl and ether children would take our places. 'Baking roll at the beginning nf the fourth grade,we noticed some children had left mr class r.nd also some strangers bad joined she list. Roll call at that time showed those 32 pc -plo in ur class: Charles Berg, Lois Burke, L-.rwrct Carlson, John Colbons-n, Matthew Eggon, Norman Eskolson, Carol Evens n, Robert Evenson, iiyrland Hat la li, Iloano Haugen, Lis Haugen, Ardith Hclgerson, Herbert Ilighum, Any Hciscth,Betsey Husobee, Earl Knutson, Glenn J-lmson, Lawrsnco Johnson, ’ alter Jor-gcns, Beverly Jorgenson, Wallace Larson, Alton Morkon, Vincent Higgle, Dorothy Hoys, Cl'-ir Overland, Dr.niel Prir.zing, Phyllis Qua: .or., Joyce itocknc, Lois Sorum, Richard Stoykc, D nna Thompson, Herbert Kiw.ip on, and Lavernc Howard, The next three years passed sviffcly and age began to show or. the students. S me grow up and some tow out; but disregarding sizo and shape, wo passo 1 out of the ancient period into the medieval period as wo entered the seventh grade. Ou class stopped out of the Ancient period and emerged into the Medieval span of our school life when we entered 7th grade. The landmark of this age was the new privileges we could enjoy. Going from room to room and from teacher to teacher was a new experience for us. Also the sign-out slips were initiated at that time. Renomber all the gay parties and class picnics we held? They bring back pleasant memories, don't they Do you remember that first State Board examination we took? In geography, wasn't it? I wonder if I could pass it today. As freshmen we were not yet allowed to sit in the Mg assembly. When our class enrolled in September, 1942, there were 47 of us. They were: Charles Berg, Hazel Bjorge, Arlene Brevig, Lois Burke, Margaret Carlson, John Colbenson, Matthew Eggen, Phyllis Dean, Norman Eskelson, Lois Haugen, Herbert Highum, Wallace Himlie, Betsey Huseboe, Lawrence Johnson, Harley Jorde, Walter Jorgens, Fterl Knutson, Joseph McManimon, Alton Morken, Vincent Niggle, Clair Overland, Daniel Prinzinp, Phyllis Quamen, Julian Sandsness, Orville Rislov, Lois Sorum, Milda Serum, Dick Stoyke, Herbert Thompson, John Torgc-son, Doris Tuff,James Sorum, Irene Hungerholt, Wilde Erickson, Delbert Knhoun, Robert Iverson, Walter Arnold, Hilla.rd Waadevirr, Clifford Wssdevir, Delores Peterson, Gordon Katleli, Ardith Kelgerson, Ronald Y estby, Deloris Barney, Edith Fergeson, and Evorette Nislc e. Our first big and long awaited event in high school was the freshmen initiation. Remember all those silly acts and skits we put on? This was our first high school party. Through nine months of hard work we struggled, and on 'lay 31st we were rewarded with our first five credits—those things you have to have to graduate. The next year our class stepped for the first time into the large assembly as sophomores. Fifteen pupils had ceased to answer roll call. An air of importance begoh going with us as we journeyed down our education lane. Soon we found ourselves seated in the center of the assembly and were now called Juniors. Remember the mad rush down to the City Drug Store to get our class rings? Yes sir, they were mighty nice for a while; but then, as you know, for certein reasons other pcople--not juniors— egen sporting the rings. Oh well, such is life'. The climax of all junior years is the job of putting on the prom. The theme of ours was May Time, and it was held among polos with pretty flowers all around. It was mighty nice. Our Melody Masters provided the best in music for this prom. Our lest job as juniors was to help get the class of '45 graduated. We acted as ushers for them and sat quietly thinking as they received their diplomas. Our senior year was started soon after Y orld Vfar II was declared at an end. All the other three years of high school were spent while war ravaged large portions of the earth. As we entered our senior year, new and greater responsibilities were laid before us. Class motto, colors.announcements and cards, the play, skip day, the annual, and finally on May 29, 1946, we marched up the aisle of the Rushford gym end received the long awaited diploma.The groat unknown lay ahead. SENIOR flCTIVlT'J Charles R. Berg— Key! Did you ?uys see that ba e that just went by9 Ripples 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,4 Declamation 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Mixed Ch0rus 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Student Librarian 3,4 Annuel Staff 2,3,4 Class Play--Prompter Activity Letter Hazel Bjorge-- If only Pa would get a new Chevie! Valedictorian National Honor Society 3,4 Four Year Honor Roll Class Vice-president 2 Ripples 2,3,1 Annual Staff 1,2,3 Annual Editor 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 Music Contest ?,4 G. A. 1,2,3,4 Secretprv-treasurer 1 Class Pl9y--Cast Activity Letter Lois Surke— That guy from Houston sure is swell. Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Class President 2 Class Vice-president 4 Ripples 2,3,4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed. Chorus 1,2,3,4 G. A. A. 1,2,3 President 4 Music Contest 3,4 Annual Staff 3,4 Class Play—Cast Activity Letter • -A'iva L' Jii. V ( X Arlene Brevig-- I don't like a lot of noise. Ripples 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play--Cc.st Margaret Carlson— Don't you wish you had my dimples’ American Legion Award Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Band 2,3,4 Class Treasurer-2 • „ Ripples 2,3,4 Declamation 2,4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Majorette 3,4 G. A. A. 2,3,4 Mixed Octet 2,3,4 Girls’ Octet 2,3,4 Annual Sta f 3,4 Class Play—Cast Activity Letter Phyllis Dean— I love sports. Ripples 3,4 G. A. A. 2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Usher Norman Eskelson— The morning dash to school refreshes me. Glee Club 1,2 Mixed Chorus 1,2 Declamation 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Cast Lois Hnugen-- How would you like to walk as far as I have to? Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 G. A. A. 1,3 Point Recorder 4 Ripples 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play--Cast Wallace Helleland-- Ker sisters are twins. Class President 1 Basketball 1 F. F. A. 1,2,3,4 Treasurer 2 Class Play—Stage Manager Herbert Highum— Never let books interfere with your education. Citizenship Award Glee Club 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 4 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4 F.F.A. 1,2, Reporter 3 Treasurer 4 State Farmer 3,4 Football 4 Ripples 2,3,4 Declamation 4 Student Librarian 4 annual Staff 4 Class Play—Cast-.activity Letter Wallace Himlie— If I had a stick of dynamite, I' d make that Model-A run. Glee Club 2 Mixed Chorus 2 F. F.A. 1,2, Treasurer 3 President 4 State Farmer 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Usher Betsey Huseboe—- Excuse me, I have to write a letter. National Honor Society 4 Four Year Honor Roll Cheerleader 1,2,3,4 Band 2,3,4 Ripples 3,4 Declamation 2,3,4 Gloe Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 G. A. A. 2,3,4 Girls’ Octet 3,4 Pep Band 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 3,4 Student Council 2 Mixed Octet 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Flay—Cast Activity Letter Lav-renco Johnson— I wonder how I can get over the hump... Cheerleader 3 Bund 1,2,3,4 Cluss Treasurer 1 Ripples 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3,4 Glee Club 3,4 Mixed Quartet 3 Boys' Sextet 2 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 2,3,4 .Student Council 4 Annual Staff 2,4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Brass Sextet 3,4 .activity Letter - 7 ;; y n Walter Jorgens— Look at Samson; ho hud plenty of hui Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,3,4 Football 2,3,4 Basketball 2 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 Boys' Quartet 3 Boys' Sextet 1,2,4 Brass Sextet 3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 2,3 Mixed Octet 3,4 activity Letter Earl Knutson— If there's anything about sports you don't know,usk ire National Honor Society Four Year Honor Roll Class President 1 Ripples 3,4 Football 1,2,3,4 Co-captain 3 Basketball 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,4 Declamation 4 Glee Club 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3,4 Mixed Octet 4 Music Contest 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Cast Activity Letter Wallace Larson— If I only had some more work, maybe it would take my mind off the work I already have. National Honor Society Four Year Honor Roll Class Secretary 1 Ripples 3 Ripples Editor 4 Declamation 3,4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Annual Staff 3,4 Class Play—Publicity Chairman activity Letter •-IS® - : . ‘ -S A cr ' Merle Lee-- Kave you ever been to Houston? Transfer from Houston F. F. A. 4 Baseball 4 Class Play--Stape Manarer Joseph KcManlmon— I must find a way to cram more McManimons into my n car. Ripples 4 F. F. A. 1,2, Sentinel 3, Vice-president 4 State Farmer 3,4 Annuel Staff 4 Class Play--Cast Baseball 4 Declamation- 4 Alton Morken— Without oars what would thore be in life? Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,2,3,4 Football 1,2,3, Co-captain 4 Basketball 1,2 Glee Club 2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Property Manaper Activity Letter Vincent Nipple— I sure hope the creek doesn't come up. Band 1,2,3,4 Pep Band 1,2 Ripples 4 Basketball 1,2,3, Co-captain 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3 President 4 Boys' Quartet 3 Boys' Sextet 1,2,4 Mixed Octet 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Flay—Property Manaper Baseball 4 Footbfll 1,2;3,4 Activity Letter Clair Overland-r',, ait 'til I pet my hands on that draft board! Glee Club -2 Mixed Chorus 2 Class Play--Cast Daniel Prinzinfr-- With my ability to crack jokes I shoul Class President 3,4 Ripples 1,3,4 Annual Staff 1,4 Football 1,2,3, Co-captain 4 Basketball 1,3,4 Declamation 2,3, Repional Winner 4 Glee Club 2,3,4 Mixod Chorus 2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 F. F. A. 2, Sentinel and Reporter 3 , . Student Counci 1--Trersuror 1, Member 3, Vice-presiden Baseball 4 Class Plny--Business Mannpcr Activity Letter Phyllis Quamen— I'm so darn sick of that speech! Ripples 1,2,3,4 Declamation 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 G. A. A. 1,2 Music Contest 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Plny--Cnst Activity Letter Orville Rislove— I think I shall make some improvements, F. F. A. 1 Class Play--Electricicn Julian Sandsness-- Come up and see my bulls sometime. Glee Club 1,2 Mixed Chorus 1,2 F. F. A. 1,2,3, Secretary 4 State Farmer 3,4 Class Play—Usher Lois Sorum-- That Plymouth sure is a pood cp.r. Citizenship A.ward Four Ye«r Honor Roll Class Secretary 2,4 Class Secretary-treasurer 3 Ripples 2,3,4 Declamation 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 4 Annual Staff 3,4 Class Play—Cast National Honor Society 4 Activity Letter Milda Sorum-- l1m getting sick 9 °ng bus ride. Ripples 3,4 Glee Club 1,2 Mixed Chorus 1,2 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Usher Richard Stoyke-- There must be seme way to get out of this mess. American Legion A-.'ard Band 1,2,3,4 Class Treasurer 4 Ripples 4 Football 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4 ’Co-captain Declamation 4 Glee Club 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3,4 Pep Band 1,2 Brass Sextet 3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 3 Student Council 2, Treasurer 3, President 4 Annual Staff 4 Activity Letter Herbert Thompson — I wonder if Floyd is hone tonight. Salutatorian Band 1,2,3,4 Class Vice-president 3 National Honor Society 3,4 Four Year onor Roll Ripples 3,4 Football 3,4 Basketball 1,2,3, Co-captain 4 Baseball 1 Glee Club 3,4 Mixed Chorus 3,4 Pep Pend 1,2 Brass Sextet 3,4 Music Contest 3,4 Solo 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Pla.y--Cast Activity Letter John Torgerson-- Chryslers are good cars! I have one. Ripples 4 F. F. A. 1,2,3 Reporter 4 Class Play—Usher Doris Tuff-- Ever have your appendix taken out? Ripples 2,3,4 Declamation 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play—Cast theater nmt The audience is still an' nuui Tii-3 house lights din and the T-Uetnoss envelopes the whole audito- °urtain rises on the first act of .no Doc, a conedy-drama in three acts. The players-the seniorolaa Di . Bob Hillary decioes to practice in Boston with a certain Dr. Br-nd instead of coning hone to work with his father, there's trouble 1 °r everyon.;. Old Doc is overv.,h li..c'4 by his stoudy line of put?jnts. iie .o' range froi.i sick babies to drunken husbands. Bob is caught in a triangle 'ith Margur t.his childhood sweetheart,and Heleny nr. Branr ' s :..ur.-chasing daughter. pu ps continually getting into ti bio, rut is always roscuw by Mu, his devoted v ife. The play suddenly turns serious with the unexpected illness and '’eath of Old. Doc. Bob then r'turns houo an b ccmos the next Doc. Hillurv of Mason County. The play c st is deeply ind-.fotar1 to Mrs. an.:1 diligently directed our play. Y.o all say wish is that W3 v;ouldo it all over again. Ilutloli, who patiently chunks, and our only CaST Dr. John Hillary— Old Doc ......................Clair Overland Dr. Robert Hillary— Bob ......................Noriuun Eskelson Pa Brown. . ....................................Herbert Highuia Ma 3rown........................................Phyllis Quartern Margaret Burns..................................Betsey Iluseboe DicV: Burns...............................................Earl Knutson Janet Martin.......................................Lois Burke Dr. Edward Bran' . . . ....................Herbert Thompson Helen Brand.........................................Lois Sorur.i Mr. Hopple...................................Joseph KcManiiaon Mrs. Rossi...................................Margaret Carlson Mrs. Cronin........................................Huzcl Bjorgo Mrs. Mellon.........................................Lois Haugen Mary Selby........................................Arlene Brevig Lois Warner.........................................Doris Tuff Prompter—Charles Berg Sta. e Managers—Wallace iielleland and Merle Lee Publicity I nugcr—Wallace. Larson Property Managers—Alton I.orkon and Vincent Niggle Business I.urager—Daniel Pri.nzing Elcctrician--Orville Rislov Ushers Phyllis Dean bailees Hia.lic Julian Sands ness Lilda Sorui.. John Torg-erson OUR BEQUESTS Je, the Class of 1946, being of fairly sound mind and almost mentally balanced, do hereby make this, our first will and testament, through which we sincerely hope that the various traits, characteristics, rnd■belong]ngs-may be prsbed on to you.bonefici ries. fe, the Clfss'of 1946, will to the Sohool Board our sincere gratitude and thanks for the efforts that they have put forth to make our school life more enjoyable and worthwhile. We, the Class of 1946, will to the Faculty our deepest appreciation for their patience in guiding us through these four years of high school at R. H. S. We, the Class of 1946, will to the Juniors the seats by the windows and we hope they will enjoy them as much as we did. We, the Class of 1946, will to all underclassmen the dignity and importance that accompany us as Seniors. Also we hope that all of you will make good use of the time that you spend in Rushford High School. UUILL ABO TESTAffiEflT I, Charles Berg, do will and bequeath my dancing ability to John Anderson. My flashy shirts I will to Joel Katlalii My gum chewing to anybody who can get the stuff. I, Hazel Bjorge, do will and bequeath my ability to get A’sto Walter Lee. My desire to dig up old jokes and use them to anyone who can stand to do it. I, Arlene Brevig, do will and bequeath my quiet manners to Milton Ronnenberg. My bashfulness to Pill Turek. I, Lois Burke, do v ill and bequeath my cheerleading ability to Eleanor McManimon. My interest in Houston I will keep for myself. I, I, Margaret Carlson, do will and bequeath my dimples to Eileen Dvorak. My oboe I will gladly give to Shelby Westby. I, Fhyllis Dean,do will and bequeath my shyness to Corky Qualey. My ability to play the position of puard in basketball to anyone who wont s it. I, Norman Eskelson, do will and bequeath my public speaking ability to Sylvester McKanimon. My heipht I will to Gordon Johnson. I, Lois Ilaupen, do will and bequeath my numerous trips to Winona on Saturday nirhts to Audrey Barney. My sailors' letters I would just as soon keep for myself. I, Wallace Helleland, do will and bequeath my wavy hair to Harvey Klunrtvedt. ' y portion of the sophomore class I will keep. I, Kerb Hiphum, do will and bequeath my love to travel to Beverly Bendel. My love for country roads and a country lass -'I wish to retain to myself. I, Wallace Hiralie, do will and bequeath Leonard (my Model-A) to Robert Knutson. The presidency o the F.F.A. I leave to Danny Culhane. I, Betsey Kuseboe, do will and bequeath my letters to Bettie Lou Anderson. My bronchitis I would enjoy very much to lose,but I don't know hov:. I, Larry Johnson, do will and bequeath my wise-crackine ability to Jarvis Anderson. Ky peculiar actions I five to I eroy. Carlson in sincere hope that he will continue when I leave. I, ' .'alter Jorpens, do will and bequeath my tall stature to Mush Ukkestad. My trickiness with a cemere I leave to a rood pal, Dick Culhane. I, Earl Knutson, do will and bequeath my short, curly hair to Kenneth Olson. My interest in Mabel I wish to keep. I. wallace Larson, do will and bequeath the editorship of the Ripoles to Phyllis Virock. My burning desire to talk about Communists I will to Uarren Dubbs. I, Merle Lee, do will u.nd bequeath my trips to my native tovm of Houston to Irvin Fisne. My love to tease girls I will to Paul Prinzing I, Joseph McMuniinon, do will and bequeath my pleasing voice to Arnold Helgemoe. My sincere interest in the F.F.A. I leave to Paul Stevens. I, Alton i.orkon, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Curtis ilowe. !.y football ability I leave to Allan Ness, I, Vincent Niggle, do will and bequeath my singing ability to Agnes Himlie. My love for Gilman's daughter I will keep for myself. I, Clair Overland, do will and bequeath my tough luck in picking up flat tiros to Lloyd Quumen. Iv.y numerous trips to all the surrounding towns I leave to Muriel Glenna. I, Dan Prinzing, do will and bequeath my ability to be absent from school to Eddie Rislove. My tough beard I leave to Melvin Brand. I, Phyllis Quamen, do will and bequeath my shortness to Laverne Howard. Iv.y silly giggles to Lila Jacobson. I, Orville Rislove, do will and bequeath my scientific and mathematical utility to Keith Colbenson. My strong Norwegian accent I will pass on to Janyloe DeBoer. I, Julian Sandsness, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to Marion Buolow. My interest in agriculture I leave to Marcella Niggle. I, Lois Sorum, do will and bequeath my singing ability to Nitu Miller. My affections for a certain senior boy I will keep for myself. My artistic ability I leave to Helen Iverson. I, Hilda Sorum, do will and bequeath my love for studying to Audrey Dahl. My errand running for the teachers I will to Deloris Rasmussen. I, Dick Stoyke, do will and bequeath my musioal and sports ability to Harold Jacobson. My popularity I will to Paul Mckanimon. I, Herb Thompson, do will and bequeath my candy eating to Edward McManimon. My interests in the Freshman class I am going to keep for myself. I, John Torgerson, do will und bequeath my F.F.A. reporter's job to Beverely Johnson. My love of Shop class to Harold Jenson. I, Doris Tuff, do v ill and bequeath my love of Social Science class to Ethel Sievers. My long finger nails to LaVaughm Highum. r ' ' f? d '•«£2S- N;.T - „ 35? , X '-V, A .—%, V J + HPT 1C yf.PRS DIO TO M CLflSb Of '46 After being chosen the foremost dancing entertainer in Now York in 1950, Charles Borg is now the wealthy owner of Mew York's finest night club, The Silver Slipper. On the faculty list of the University of Illinois wo find the mathematics teacher is none other than our annual editor. Hazel Bjorge The other day a friend of mine -told mo that as he traveled .through Washington, D. C., he ate dinner at a newly opened restaurant operated by Arlcno Brcvig. Lois Burke, after being a sensation in Hollywood,has given up her acting career to settle down and live on a farm near Houston ad th her wealthy husband. Barging into the president's office of the- Blov morc Bubbles Gum Company, I found none othor than Margaret Carlson taking dictation. Sending out papers is this girl from the class of '46. As executive president of the circulating department of the Minneapolis Star Journal, Phyllis Dean is very busy. Touring tho United States as an expert on atomic research, Norman Eskclson has been giving numerous speeches on this topic. Married to a multi-millionaire, Mrs. DaVJitt Hnmmorglabbington (formerly Lois Haugon) is now residing in the Black Hills ‘whore her husband, a prominent author, is writing his now book, Iho Murder of an Author's Wife. Wallace Hcllcland, known as The Corn King, is- now living on his 500 acre corn plantation in central Iowa. The manpower shortage does not effect him, as all his work is done by his oight s-ns and four daughters. An important political figure in Washington, D. C. is the Secretary of Agriculture. In 19G2 Lir. Herbert Highum was appointed to this position and is doing s. good iob of carrying on his duties. Tho newest and most up-to-date experimental farm in tho U. S. is ov ned and managed by our former F. F. j-. president., Wallace Himlic. This farm is. so well known that thoy recently changed the name of Brctsbcrg to Himliotown. Betsey Huscboe M.W. D.A. , , ho had so much trouble with bronchitis in her high school days, has dovclopod a complete treatment for this disease and thus relieved millions ?f coughing Americans. Providing dance music in Hollywood is Larry Johnson's speciality. Directing his own. orchestra, Lfrry has been voted the nation's best pianist for four consecutive years. Ninble-fingcrs Jehnson they call him. Pianos do not go low enough for this singer. Knovm throughout the 7 0rid, Walter Jargons' male sextet is now appearing in Welter sings third bass and has written a lot of music. Succeeding Bornie Biorman as head football coach at ° of Minnesota, Earl Knutson is very busy. Earl was on the 11 imorican football team 1949 and 1950. „,r After writing a best-seller boolc, Tho Soviet Union and I, Wallace Larson is at present loading a successful revolt in Bussia against the Communists, „ Merle Leo must have hoard the saying, Go West, young man, because right after graduation he hopped on a freight and wont 'esc. Le can be located in Wyoming on his dudo ranch where ho is making his fortune. Driving through Caledonia, Minnesota, the other day, I saw that the county agent's new three-story 'ffico building has been completed, Tho sign on the door said that Joseph HcManimon is now Houston county's extension agent, Alton Morkor. settled down right here in Rushford whore he owns and operates his garage. As a sidolino to selling Plymouths, Alton is superintendent of the Sunday School. „ Lorried to o former screen actress and living in Washington,D. o. is Vince Hi ■ ;le. He is tho President's personal airplane pilot and lives a life of o'se, Clair Overland enlisted in tho U. S. -n-rmy in 1946 and is now stationed in Fort Snclling in Llinnenpolis. His rank is Lt. General, and he is commanding officer of Ft. Snolling, Daniel Prinzing is now located in the State Capital, Le is the state attorney and is very influential n the pe plo of Minnesota. Phyllis gunman has finally grown to the height of 5 1 and is the hood botonist at the University of Wisconsin, Thousands of startling scientific discoveries have been credited to Orville Rislovo, but his most; imoirta.nt discover is the complete protection from the atomic b mb. Julian So.ndsncss is now Profess r of .agriculture at tho University of Iowa, As a sideline he owns a 400 acre farm on which he raises Shorthorns. Tho art editor for the ’women s Homo Companion is none other than Lois Sorum. She was nv rried in 1952 and has a pair of twins to take care of in her soare time. In St. L-'uis, Missouri, wo find that Mil da So rum is the mid for ex-prosidont Harry S. Truman's family. Teaching music and lording a symphony orchestra arc two of Dick Scoyke's jots. L.anted in Chicago, Mr. Stoyko and his band are going to travel throughout the world. The President of the Rural Electrification Administration in tho U. S. is Herb Thompson, Through his never-ending efforts, Mr. Thompson has placed electricity in every home in the country. Part owner of tho Hectic--T-otio-TorgcrOn Cattle'Ranch is John Torgcrson. His ranch is located in northern Texas and is known throughout the world for its ,-ild cattle. Doris Tuff is now the owner and operator of a beauty salon in Los ..ngclcs, California. $ho specialists in grooming long fingernails. The future for each one of us can be precisely what we make it. But we must not wait until we are into the future or until we stand in the valley of the new land, and then begin to make plans for the estate, the home, the gardens, the orchards, the mines out of which we shall draw our wealth and our necessities. We must visualize each detail, paint each part of the picture, and keep adding to it all of our dreams and mediations until it becomes a living thing in our lives,not of the future but of the present. We should look upon ourselves as standing at the very border of this picture, about to step into it and begin to enjoy all that we have created. If we do this, the obstacles that now seem insurmountable and which appear before us will be overlooked and negated in our ambition, our determination, tp step across the borderline from the present into the future, and live in the picture we have made. Such visualization and creating gives us not only the allurement and fascination which is tempting, but the urge and determination, the faith, and the power to go beyond the present obstacles. Which do you want to be, the creator of your life and the builder of the things you want to enjoy or the one who must take what is left in the bounties of the lives of others and which are given in exchange for the hardest labor or denied altogether? Do you want to be the serf and the hireling who accepts at the hands of a master the things he has made and no longer wants, or the things he in a charitable mood is willing to share with him partially or incompletely? Or, do you want to be the creator and make the things you want, and bring them into realities in your life so that you are not dependent upon anyone or anything except the groat creative power that resides within you? God has given you the same creative power that the greatest people and He has made you equal with Him in making this world beautiful and happy for all living creatures. This great gift is your birthright and you alone determine whether you shall use the power or ignore it. Come, step back from your close vi«w of the obstacles that seem to surround you, close your eyes to them for a while and create a new picture. Leave the past and the present out of your consideration and make a new life, a new day, beginning with tomorrow. Build it up part bv part in your mind and in your convc3rsations and contacts with those around you until you have a perfect picture of the future that is just beyond today's horizon. Then step forward bravely and with determination into this picture and start your journey along tho line that leads to the new estate, the new home, and the new pleasures of life. You will find yourself master of the picture and of those realities, and you will find in it the greatest happiness and the greatest rewards, and every effort, every thought devoted to it. In the ftll of 1935 many little first graders came trudging to school for tho first time. Some went willingly and with smiling faces. Others went unwillingly and had to be coaxed in by their mothers and teachers. On that day the Rushford High Juniors of 1945-46 got on the Elevator of Education for the first time. After months of hard and strenuous work we reached to next floor. Here we were granted three months vacation before beginning our second year's grind. After eleven years we reached the eleventh floor where we were classified as juniors. It was good to see each other after an absence of three months, and everyone seemed happy and full of news the first day of school. Everything seemed to be rather quiet the first part of the year, but soon basketball season opened and we were called upon to give a pepfest. Vie presented two supposedly humorous skits. Larry also played ttvo boogie woogie selections. After the basketball season was over the intcr-class tournaments were played. The junior boys took fourth place and the junior girls got third. Believe it or not the juniors are tops in one contest. The patriotic members of our class have succeeded in being first in stamp sales every week except two. The privelege of being dismissed first at noon was our aim. After a long wait, Mr. Phillips made his appearance to discuss class rings with us. After viewing a wide variety of rings, the majority of the class wanted onyx sets. Vfe hope to have them by the beginning of next year. 7fe were well represented in the local speech contest. We had entrys in the or.-ation, humorous, dramatic, and play divisions. From our class our orration entry went on to the regional. Our play, Grandma Pulls tho String , which was made up of five juniors and one sophomore,was the winning play at the local contest. Our junior year came to a climax with the junior-senior prom. This is an event that wo juniors have been looking forward to for many yoars. The old tradition was changed by having an invitation prom. This ms the desiro of the majority of the juniors and seniors. The Chatfield High School orchestra played at our prom and the Melody Masters played in return at theirs. So v e leave the elevator on the eleventh floor for another three months before we begin working for our senior year. r n HIRES TOP ROW, LEFT TO EIGHT: Paul Stevens, Ethel Sievcrs, Helen Hose Iverson, Jarvis Anderson SECOND SOW, LEFT TC RIGHT: Soberly Bendel, Bill Turek, - ose H.ary Steinbauer,Allen Hess, Alice Luhraan THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Karior. Buelow, Phyllis VirocI:, Lila Jacobson FOURTH ROW, L'?T TO RIGHT: Havis Svenson, Sileon Harin, Keith Colbenson, Irene Grindland, A nes Hiralie FIFTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Shelby i'esby, Audrey Dahl, Hrdis Colbenson, Delores Rasmussen, Carmen 3enson BOTTOH RO.;, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dorothy ir-ser, Phyllis Lea, Audrey Barney, LaVerne Howard, Sylvester ’•ScKanimon OFFICERS President--?hyllis Lea Vice-president—Bill Turek Secretary--Phyllis Virook Treasurer—Helen Iverson r 3ETTIE LOU ANDERSON—Bcttie's pop and devilishness keep her on the go. She is constantly seen with a senior lad. DICK CULHANE—Future football captain. Dick is fun-loving with lots of mischief in his Irish blue eyes. EILEEN DVORAK—Eileen hails from Vinegar Hill. You'll know her by her questions. IRVIN FEINE—Fast driving and week-end jaunts to Winona are Irvin's favorite passtimes. AGNES GREGERSON—A certain Froshio is tho aople of her oye. Aggie is out for lots of fun. JANYLEE DE30ER—Bettor known as Squeak , her charming mannors and friendliness make her liked by all. WARREN DU33S—Stubby is a future star in basketball. Quiet, but always fun to have around. MURIEL GLEHNA—Chubby and fun-loving, dancing is tops with Muriel. JOEL IIATLEL1—Little but you'll always know when Joel's around. He's manager of tho basketball team. ARNOLD HE'GEMOE—Spark of the B team, Arnic's friendliness really makes a hit. LAVAUGHN HIGHUM—A quiet—except when you know her—lass from tho country, Vonnio is partial to the senior class. CURTIS HOWE—Curt is often seen in the typing room. Saturday night is what ho lilros most. HAROLD JENSON—Quiet and thoughtful, Harold and farming seem to go together. He's a whiz in English, too. BEVERLY JOHNSON--Free, blondo, and fifteen. Fuff is our typing speed demon. She has her brother's humor. MERLIN JOKDE—Merlin, like his brother, really goes for typing. He likes basketball, too. STANLEY JOADE—A new addition to our class. Stan is all for typing. ROBERT KNUTSON—Often scon palling around with Eddie. Rob is lots of fun. HARVEY KLDNGTVEDT_Harvey is another of our quict-but oh my fellows. He's a vizard at math. WALTER LEE— Loo is tho skiing champ of our class. He plays basketball and football oqually well. PAUL KCMAHIIiON—Another quiet-most of the time follow. Paul is a member of the well represented HcManimon clan. ANITA WILIER—Nita's friendliness and good naturo are tops. She's known for her neat clothes and appearance. MARCELLA NIGGLE—With a gay smilo for all, Mercy is a wolcomc addition to any class. DELORES OLSON—A former Peterson student,Delores can always bo told by her neat hair dos. KENNETH OLSON_Kenny is a tall lad from the country. His ready smile is definitely to his advantage. EDITH OVERLAND—Edy's dimpled smile is always ready to burst. She does 0. K. in home ec., too. AUL PRINZING—Thinking up cdd questions for geometry class takes up no small amount of Paul’s interest. EDWIN RISLOVE--Intelligence without the aid of a book. Eddie's a star in football. .’ILL RTSLOVE--Jill is the brain of the sophomore class. Her impish smile is welcomed by all. M!LT0N ROTINENBERO—' Vilt always has a friendly hi'’ for everyone. Sleeping in class is his greatest pastime. ’AYNARD UKKn,'TAD•-l,v'ush is usually seen around truck drivers. He has a very mischievous nature. P esident--Jill Rislove Vice-president—Dick Culhane Secretary-treasurer—Beverly Johnson in THE PICTURES TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Eileen Dvorak, Kenneth Olson, Jill Rislove, Paul McManimon, Harvey Klungtvedt SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul prinzing, Anita Miller, Bettie Lou Anderson, Edith Overland, Hilton Ronnenberg THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Arnold Helgemoe, Agnes Gregerson, LaVonne Highum, Dick Culhane.Miynard Ukkestad FOURTH ROW, LE T TO RIGHT: Curtis Howe, Delores Olson, Stanley Jorde, Marcella Niggle, Robert Ktiast FIFTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Johnson, Eddie Rislove, Muriel Glenna, Merlin Jorde,Walter Lee BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harold Jenson,. Joel Hatleli, Janylee DeBoer, Irvin Feine,Warren Dubbs Robert Knutson In the halls of Rushford High School By the shining Mg hay windows, Rows and rows of wooden desks sit Holding pencils, texts, and notebooks, Jumping up and dashing round them Are the students, green, but jolly. Thirty-eight in number are they. Filling well, the Erosh Assembly. The girl with the giggles is Audrey Jean, In active sports there's Janice Dean, Danny Culhane is our Irish lad, A trouble maker but always glad, In sports to a kid called Harold J. Success will someday come his way, There's Merlin, and Morris, and Orvin too, The farm will be their rondezvous. Irene and Bernice are always together, Doris and Rachel are birds of a feather, Eddio and Gordon in denims we'll see But Merlin Holger a drummer is he, Ellen arrives by car to us, But Joyce and Louise come by bus, Tommy and Kenneth and Robert aren't slow, As Future Farmers they'll make a show. Here's Mary V. with moving feet, She'd rather dance than sleep or eat, Gus is the boy who is tall and lean. At Mr. Salmi's desk he is often seen, The answer to a maiden's prayer Is Corky Q. with romantic air, Maryanne's money goes to magazines, The Photoplay and Modern Screens. Three little blondes so happy and gay, Are Irene, Arlene, and Edna Mae, Dickie's an artist who draws by hand, LeRoy plays the clarinet in the high school band, Together at noon you'll always see, Eleanor M. and Phyllis 3. Ada Arnold is a cheerful lass Eunice and Glen will top the class. Jerome, a busy le.d is he His work lies in photography, _ jRgs Nov: Glenn you'll know for his knowledge in c And Alice is a theater lass. Bette's pride and joy{ you can plainly see Is a senior boy named Tuby T. Now this Freshmen class of thirty-eight In ’Forty-nine will rraduate. President--Phyllis Punke Vice-president--Corky Qualy Secretary--Dan Culhane Treasurer—LeRoy Carlson Hi THt S Freshmen Pack row, left to ri ht: Jerome Vitse, Glen Sorum, Robert Noyes, Orvin Hanson, Merlin Helper, Thomas Jenson, Dic 31a.nchfield, Mary A.nn Nelson, Arlene V old, Irene Thompson, Ellen Brand, Rachel Froiland. Middle row, left to right: Mrs. Katleli--Advisor, Joyce Colben- son, Audrey Hill, Kenneth Anderson, Robert Benson, Glenn Hifhum, Edward McManimon, Janice Bean, Edne Mae Brevig, Alice Jenson, oris Lewis, Mr. Christensen—Advisor. Sitting, left to right: Louise Corcoran, Eunice Iieiden, Eleanor McManimon, Corky Qualy,. LeRoy Carlson, Dan Culhane, Phyllis Bunke, Bette Torgerud, Mary Virock, Irene Cove. 8th C-rade Back row, loft to ri ht: Jerry Henze, Roger Trester, Llewellyn Fossum,Stanley Oie.n,Cli ’ford Heiden, James Jacobson, Raymond Hovelnnd. Middle rov:, left to right: Marion Gregerson, Bobby Ingram, Har- ley Bartelson,John Culhane, Larry Bubbs, Carol Jorde, Harvey Peterson, Pud Stevens, Kenneth Feine, Deloris Tudahl, Mr. Jacobson--Advisor. Sitting, left to right: Betty Paulson, Esther Tuff, Janet Tor- gerson, Marilyn Bunke, John Smaby, Truman Dahl, Marion Carlson, ’Honda Bremseth, Muriel Hungerholt. 7th Grade B ck row, left to right: Ronald Konetohy, Charles Brekke, Arthur Barney, Loland James, Bertram Glenna, Roger Vitse, Allan Rislove, Curtis Mi Ison, Vincent Kimlie, Paul Sorum, Gordon Olson. Middle rov , left to right: Myron Bunke, Curtis Vogon, Norbert Bunke, Jackie Engel, Roger Otis, Jerry Grover, Inez Haedtke, Arlone Peterson, Delonc Feine, Carol Ann Lukkeson. Sitting,loft to right: Lila Kopperud, Lois Hciseth, Donna Niggle, Joline DeBoer, lone Hit-hum, Kiss Sundby—A.dvisor, Ethel Mao McElmury, Irene Evenson, Arlene Evenson, Louise Benson. Advisor. Mr. Salmi President Richard Stoyke—senior Vice-president Dan Prinzing—senior Treasurer Lawrence Johnson—senior Secretary Phyllis Vi rock—junior Members Jarvis Anderson--junior Paul ] Iclianimon— so phono re Betty Andcrson--sophonoro Leroy Carlson—freshman John Snaby— eighth Donna higglc--seventh It is the Student Council’s duty to take up any business that may be brought to its attention by a member or the advisor, and to handle it in a satisfactory manner,The advisor is there to help the president to maintain order, if needed, to help direct the discussion, and to bring pertinent matters to the Student Council's attention. This year's Student Council has sponsored numerous parties and pro7rams. The programs vroro all enjoyed and wore v orthv hi 1 e, ISany problems of the students and the student body wore handled in a commendable way. All the nenbers showed an interest in helping the council, the pupils, and the school. 'Ac seniors are all interested in the future of the Student Council and it remains t3 you underclassmen to improve it throughout the years and to use every pportunity that avails itself to improve your -c un-cil. The National Honor society selection is made by the faculty; ' arid it is based on the qualities of character, service, leadership, and scholarship. The Hushford chapter we.s formed in 1930, and it is the oldest in district one. This year Lois Sorum, Sari Knutson, Wallace Larson, and 3etsey Kuseboe v;ore chosen. Hazel Bjorge, the valedictorian, and Herbert Thompson, the salute to rian, wore chosen as members last year and maintained th' ir membership. These seniors also comnose the four year honor roll. The American Legion awards went to Richard Stoyke and Largaret Carlson. They vie re chosen for possessing courage, service, leadership, character, and scholarship in outstanding amounts. This award was given to them by the Charles H. ilurphy post, number 94 at the r.ward dry exercise. The Citizenship awards are given to two seniors. Good citizenship, service, leadership, and character are stressed in this award; and Lois Sorum and Herbert Highum nro the recipitants of this award. All he ab ve mentioned seniors should be commended on thdir good Y ork and s c rvi c o to cur high school. It is no noro than fitting that they are honored in those ways for doing the things that they have done. You underclassmen should strive to do as well as they have done to receive the same honors that they have rocei ed. In January Mrs. Hatleli gave us notice of the declamation contest that would be held in February,and told those that were interested all about it. Some of the boys cnd girls discovered two new divisions that interested them. These were discussion and plays, i hen every one had decided upon whet he we.s going to do, Mrs. Hatleli found that she had a large group, fifty-five in number. On Monday, February 25th, the local contest we.s held. The contestants that wont on to the sub-district at Lancsboro were as follows: Original Oratory--Herbert Highum Memorized Oratory--Phyllis Virock Extemporaneous Speaking—Wallace Larson Dramatic Reading--Norman Eskelson Humorous Reading—Phyllis Quamen Manuscript Reedinr--Botsey Huseboe Discussion—Daniel Prinzing Play Grandma Pulls the String with Janylee DeBoer Beverly Bendel Rose Mary Steinbauer Delores Rasmussen Phyllis Lea Bill Turek At the sub-district contest at Lanesboro March 11th, every group Rushford entered placed first except the play. The discussion group did not meet there. The district contest was held here at Rushford’ on March 18th. By the way, it was at this period of Rushford s declam success that Mrs. Hatleli came down with the mumps. At this contest only one of the Rushfordites was eliminated, Betsey Huseboe in the manuscript division. On April 1st, Norman Eskelson, Phyllis Que.men, Y allace Larson, Herbert Highum, Daniel Prinzing, Phyllis Virock, and Mrs. Hatleli went to Chatficld to the regional contest.Here everyone of the group placed an excellent except Daniel Prinzing who rated a superior in the discussion group. The school year started out with 32 members being enrolled unr'er the capable supervision of Mr. Jacobson. Of the total number of members twelve were greenhands, twenty were future farmers, and j ive of the future farmers were state farmers having received their award during the past year. During the year two war bonds wore won by Alf Bjorge and Joseph McMrnimon. These bonds were for $18,75 and $37.50. They were won in the Sears-Roobuck Food for Victory contest. 'He have sold seed potatoes, drenched sheep, and held a boar sale for the benefit of our rural community, We sold hot dogs at football games. We have also purchased a tctoo-marker and extra ear markers which are available to the students and farmers for a smpll fee. Our banquet was held on the evening of April 11 at the school auditorium. The guest speaker wns .-.G.'.'iegard, and Mr. Lewis was our toastmaster. The invocation was given by Reverend Otterstad. The response was given by Mr Johnson. The community singing was well handled under the capable management of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. For the first time in our career we decided to issue Honorary Memberships to those who have fceon outstanding in helping our chapter. These memberships were issued to Mr. William Oldendorf, Mr.S.O. Aaker, Mr. William Smaby and Mr.. Vincent Miller. We played one game of basketball during the year in which we were defeated by St. Charles. We have held two meetings a month during the year, one of these being a business meeting and the other being for recreation. Members of the chapter for the year 1845 are listed below: Wallace Ilimlie—President Joseph McManimon—Vice-President Julian Sandsncss—Secretary Herbert Highum—Treasurer Melvin Brand—Sentinal ST TE F'RMERS: Alf Bjorgc, Joseph McManimon, Julian Sa.ndsness, Herbert Highum, Wallace Ilimlie. FUTURE FARMERS: Carmen Benson, Marvin Brand, Melvin Brand, Arnold Kel-gemoe, Curtis Howe, Harold Jenson, Merlin Jorde, Stanley Jorde, Robert Knutson, Harvey Klungtvedt, Merle Lee, Kenneth Olson, Shelby Westby, Wallace Hclleland. GREENH NDS: Kenneth Anderson, Robert Benson, Sherman Benson, ' Moflin Halverson, Orvin H°nson, Glenn Highum, Merlin Holger, Thomas Jenson, C-ordon Johnson, Edward McManimon, Marvis Sandvig, Glen Sorum. After the first rush of school last , fall, Miss Sundby again brought the junior high and senior high together to form a bigger end better G. A. A. In the fall there were picnics, hikes, and other outdoor sports. Winter sportswere highlighted by the inter-class basketball tournament. Almost all of the girls taking part were in G. A. A. The sophomores beat the freshmen and the seniors herb the juniors in the first games. The seniors took the honors in the championship game, and the juniors won over the freshmen in the consolation came. As in the past years, the G.A.i. used the point system, set up to encourage the girls to take part in various sports. The following girls with 500 points received a pin: Betsey Huseboe Lois Haugen Phyllis I.ea Beverly Johnson Lois Burve Jill Rislove For earning 1,000 points, a. letter was awarded to: Bettie Lou Anderson Hazel Bjorge Rose Mary Steinbauer OFFICERS President......... Vice-president. • . Secretary-treasurer Advisor........... . . .Lois Burke Beverly Johnson .Phyllis Virock . . Miss Sundby THE PICT Student Council Left to right: Jarvis Anderson, Donna Niggle, Paul UcKanimon, John Smaby, Botfcic Lou Anderson, President Dick Stoyke, Advisor Mr, Salmi, Phyllis Virock, Larry' Johnson, Den Printing, Jeroy Carlson, At tho loft: President Dick Stoyke At tho right: President Lois Burko Lefb to right: Lois Korkon, Donna Niggle, Audrey Hill, lone Highum, Jolina DeBoer, Lila Jacobson, Mavis Evenson, Lois 'Haugen, Hazel Bjorge Beverly Bondol, ...aroalla Kigglo, Phyllis Virock, Lois Burke, Phyllis Lee., Phillis Dean, ..da Arnold, Margaret Carlson, Mary Virock, Hose Mary Stoinbauer, Lila Kopporud, Bettio Lou Ahdorson Bette l’orgerud, Jill Rislove, Janyloc DeBoer, Anita Miller, Helen Rose Iverson, Dorothy Krysor, Beverly Johnson, I'.iss Sundby-L.-dvisor, Marion Carlson, Wanda Bromsoth, Arlcno Evenson. School Patrol Back row, left to right: Llewellyn Fossum, Stanley Oian, James Jacobson, Jerry Henze, Truman Dahl, Raymond Hoveland, Clifford Iieidon, Rogor Trestor, Kenneth Feinc, Pud Stevens, Front row, left to right: Ilarvoy Peterson, John Smr.by, Bobby Ingram, Carol Jorde, Harley 3artolson, Larry Dubbs, John Culhrno, F. F. A. At the right: President Wallace Kimlie Back row , left to right: Edward McManimon, Morris Sandvig, Merlin Kolgor, Julian Sandsness, Carmen Benson, Merlin Jorde, Thomas Jonson, Robert Knutson, Merlin Halverson, Middle row, left to right: Harvey Klungtvedt, Glen Sorum, John Torgerson, Merle Leo, Wallace Himlio, Arnold Kelgemoc, Joe McManimon, Robert Benson, Fnnt row, loft to right: Gordon Johnson, Glenn Ilighun, Kcnnbth Anderson, Harold Jenson, Herbert Highum, Mailace Kelleland, Stanley Jorde, Curtis Howe, Shelby 'Mostby, Advisor Mr. Jacobson, As before in other years Rushford students bought war stamps and bonds every week on Wednesdays. In the Senior High there was a weekly contest to see who purchased the most. This was alternately based on total amount and on tho percentage of the class who bought. Tho reward for winning was the privi-ledge of being dismissed first and there were some mighty close contests. Bond and Stamp sales for tho year from September IS to April 10 totaled $1,188.1c. This was considerably less then previous year . The largest sale $128.40, was bought on October 10. The smallest sale of $16.55 and was bought on December 19. ihe total Bond and Stamp sale for ths classes up to April 10 is as follows: Grade one $113.70 Grade seven $ 24.25 Grade two 133.60 Grade eight 64.55 Grade three 139.15 Grade nine 36.65 Grade four 75.55 Grade ten 62.40 Grade five 118.30 Grade eleven 228.35 Grade six 58.95 Grade twelve 88.35 A L I L v '' .J,or j— yx'r v ; | |i , • , ' I 11 i ’ l!'l Sperandeos J s.__ : -i x; A v Hr, 1. � ! 'J it ,-:3 V.s ,, v y X %S LjJ Back to it Lfrb. - . 57 tfusio groups rrr organize under Mr. R. Christensen] S3 X- Football Season ♦ Begins i , ‘J ij ‘X -7 I ! w Nathan Gist speaks on the Eskinos -ri SO'J 9 ' ZZiJ¥ (Xw«Si Thankspi ving Oi v - ’ , oj h V£ ( i j Jl , V. w V V: iy? 1 c. jtv V A o o - V «_2. ■ ) cM - v 'i r r- x il ! 1 Mr. Lewis and Mr. Salmi come 1 CdVT' if i ! r ii S' 7 V Mr. Anker leaves R.K.S.i I ( v c v- - I Christmas Program State Patrol Safely Assembly Parkinson f Ensemble $ bQ' pi hJi tv )( i N V Vy y' Seniors flash now ——'I sweaters 1 ) o A S . - i_. r ML. w lj , V - (jAf of u2 first semester Declannti on Winter Concert iQ %. -W -A 7 Juniors order rinys Seniors--anmunc'nonts o Seniors primp for photos o 5 p , r' J: I ; Sub- v end ’j r;=w-x-‘ I ■ Dictrict t District j S — b 1 r[j—ni! X v (1 V and rr r;;.ri -J ixXx’ 7 Basketball 13 ; r, Annual j work begins j CYrrY J_________ F, F, A. Banauet ■C i Our Frenzied Editor jl O' 7Y , y. 7 - r ,-v M fV v —3 3 Regional Speech __Contest £) V f $ -J --C11 Lr , i . '■ v4 ; x ;v a ■ , ■ 1 V 5„icr -x, . _ |W- Music Contest Senior • Class Flr.y £ ly ) O o Y)Cy S 1 7 kYr ! ,Y s. oj w: -k .=6 w; 3- V 1-- - ri ; ' Annual cones outll Baccalaureate and -SrsAystlnn, Senior Skip Day RIPP The annuel Ripples staff went to press the second week of school under the capable management of our editor. Articles were published in our allotted three columns of the Tri-County Record. This year due to peace we were able to publish a school newspaper which was published once a month and sold for five cents a copy. The members of the staff are listed below and we wish to thank all the people for their fine work which made the publishing of the Ripples possible. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Wallace Larson ASSISTANT EDITOR—Phyllis Virock BUSINESS MANAGER—Bill Turek ASS'T BUSINESS MANAGER--Herbert Thompson ART EDITOR— Lois Sorum PRODUCTION MANAGER—Paul Stevens SPORTS REPORTERS LITERARY REPORTERS Earl Knutson Buster Berg Betsey Kuseboe Hazel Bjorge Anita Miller Janylee DeBoer ROVING REPORTERS : senior: papjide reporters Bill TureV Beverly Dendel Betsey Kuseboe Joseph McManimon SPECIAL- REPORTERS'. Jill Rislove Dor: s Tuff Marcella Niggle Phyllis Eur.ke Bette Torgorud Ronald Konetchy Vincent Nigrle STUDENT COUNCIL REPORTERS.........Lawrence Johnson and Daniel Prinzing F. F. A. REPORTER........................................John Torgsrson MIKEOSCOFE..................................Charles Berg and Lois Sorum MIMEOGRAPH................................Earl Knutson and Paul Stevens TYPISTS: A.rlone Erovig, Phyllis Dean, Phyllis Quamnen.Rosema.ry Stein- bauer, Lois Knugon, Dorothy Kryzor, Mi Ida Serum, Phyllis Lea,Eileen Marin, Helen Iverson, Audrey Dahl, Liln Jacobson, Margaret Carlson, Mavis Evenson, Irene Grindland, and Marion Buelow. Kiss Ruby Fred and Mr. L. A. Kirkegaard ADVISORS Senior Publication From left to right: L rgaret Carlson, Earl Knutson, Phyllis Dean, Charles Berg, Phyllis Virock, Lois Hauren, Herbert Highum, Phyllis Quammen, Lois Burke, Dick Stoyke, Arlene Brevis-, Herbert Thompson, Vincent Niggle,Betsey Huseboe, Doris Tuff, Tilda Sorum, Larry Johnson, Dan Prinzing. In front: John Torgerson and Joe I'cTaninon. Ripples Editor: Wallace Larson Annual Editor: Hazel Bjorre Doclam tion Back row, left to right: Phyllis Virock, Herbert hi hum, Wallace Larson, i’crmen Eskelson, Dan Printin ', Betsey Huseboe, t • Front row, loft to right: Bill Turtle, Dolores Rasmussen, Beverly Bendel , Phyllis Quarmon, Phyllis Lee, Rosa Tory Steinbauor, Jcnvlee DeBoer. At the loft: Dan Prinzin:—regional winner Gi rls ’ Oct et Left to right: Betsey Huseboe, Lois Sorun, Targrret Carlson, Phyllis Lea, Helen Rose Iverson, Bette Torgorud, Phyllis Virock, Janylee DeBoer. Band Tonbcrs Soon in tho band picture are the following: Allan Hess, Truman Dahl, Carr n Benson, Bill Turck, Dick Stoyke, Vincent higgle,Phyllis Lea,Pud Stcv ns, Walter Jorgens, Shelby Westby, Betsey Huseboe, Bettie Lou Ancierscn, Jill Rislovc, Phyllis Virock, Bette Torgorud, Tory Virock, Jerry Honzo, LeRoy Carlson, Corky Qualy, Lcis Burke, Alton Torken, Anita Tiller, Tar-aret Carlson, Beverly Johnson, Larry Johnson,iiarcellc Niggle, Jnnyloc DeBoer, Herbert Thompson, Tori in Holger, Robort Ingram, Ronald Konetchy, Lois Torken, Taurecn Jenson, James Stephans, Donna Dubbs, Donna Niggle, Wanda Bromscth, -fcrion Carlson, John Snaby, Roger Trestcr, Jack Engel, Roger Burke, Lei and James, David Tcdh'u -h, Charles Breldco, Jclinc DeBoer, Dick Smaby, Yvonno Haslorud, Vincent :iimlic, Potcr Tiller. r j n L D H On August twenty-eighth Mr. Koffron called out the R. H. S. grid-dors for the start of their 1945 season. A squad of twenty-eight boys including eleven lettermen, turned out. For nine seniors on the squad this was the last year for the green and gold. After four weeks of hard practice, the Trojans met their first opponent. From the opening game with Spring Grove to the final game with Mabel these R.F.S. gridders proved their ability. They played seven gridiron battles this year. Here they are. Rushford-18 Spring Grove-0 After battling a scoreless first half in this curtain raiser, the Trojans exploded in the second half with three touchdowns. Grenier pushed over two and Stoyke added one. Rushford-12 Caledonia-0 Again a scoreless first half was played. It was not until late in the third quarter that Louis Crenier plunged over for the first touchdown. Culhane drove over for the second one to complete the scoring. Rushford-27 Harmony-0 Harmony w s next on the Trojan list. In the second vens drove over for the first marker. Stoyke took the the second half with two touchdown runs from midfield, the last touchdown on a lateral pass. quarter Ste-limelight in Berg scored Rushford-13 Lanesboro-0 It v as a first quarter romp that won this game for the Trojans. Stoykc scored on a sustained march of fifty-five yards with Thompson adding the extra point. Stoyke again scored on a twenty-five yard run around left end. The r .st of the game was played fairly even. Rushford-57 Preston-0 The Trojans really made this a homecoming victory. They scored in every quarter of the game. Thoy made this one a warm-up for Chat-field. Stoyke and Grenier scored three touchdowns each with Stevens, Culhane, and Niggle adding one apiece. Rushford-0 xsv rz? — ' ... • iijr. idfSP J . X ?t .Js X :y ' ' ■ ' v % Chatfield-18 This Wj the Xrojt’.n's only defeat this season. Chatfield went on v.0 -in the mythical S. E. Minnesota championship, though, so the Trojan's loss was -ot s ch a defeat after, all. Chatfield scored in the first quarter on an ei htv yard march, climaxed by Glover's touchdown. The second and third quarters remained scoreless. In the final period • or re son and Manahan both scored for Chatfield to give them an unbeatable lead. Rushford-28 Itobel-0 This v cs the last frame for our nine seniors and they made it their best. A-quick kick and a 'label fumble set up Stovke's first touchdown. The second quarter was sccrcloss. The first serios of plays in the third • quarter sent the Trojans on a seventy yard march climaxed by Stoylco's score. A pass sot up the next touchdown, and Thompson went over for the third Trojan score. Grerier completed the scoring with a twenty yard sprint. Thompson added all four extra points. Thus ended the 1945 edition of R. K. S. football. It was all over but the shouting, and those Trojans had reason to shout. They had only ono defort in seven p nos. Only three times had their goal line been crossed. They made 155 points to 18 for their opponents. They rolled up 94 first downs to 42 for the opposition. Four nOnbors wore also chosen o.i the o31-distriot team. They wore Earl Knutson, Dick Stoykc, Alton Morkon, and Walter Jorgens. That's the picture of foot-brll as it looked in 1945. The nine seniors wish to thank Mr. Koffron and Mr.Salmi for their splendid coachir - and say good luck to the underclassmen who will be out there again next year. It's all yours; do your best I LETTER Hi Co-crptain—Alton Morkon Co-captain—Dan Prinzing Dick Stoyko Herb Thompson Earl Knutson Vine Niggle Mrltor Jorgens Buster Berg H0N0RA3LE .3HTICN Bill Turek Dam Culhane Dick Blanchfield Jerry Il-nze Allan Ness Herb Hi rhum Paul Stevens Dick Culhane Louie Grenier Writer Lee Eddie Rislove Dr.vid Stevens Harold Jrcobsor. Paul McManimon Truman Dahl Roger Trestor Stanley Oian Lloyd Bauma.n Milton Ronnenbcrg 1945-46 looked like a good year for the Trojan basketball fans. Except for two boys the entire team was back from last year. The following letter-ion woro b'ck: Dick Stoyke, Herbert Thompson, Charles Berg, Paul Stevens, Vincent niggle, Earl Knutson, Dan Prinzing, and Walter Lee. The Trojans ended the season with a 10-5 record in conference play. In the Trojan’s first game, they trounced Lanesboro 35-18. Stoyke led the Trojan scores with 8 points. On December 4, Caledonia decisively defeated the Trojans 33-22. The leading Rushford scorer for this game was Niggle with 11 points. In our next game, v e defeated a scrappy Houston team 36-33. After trailing the first half, the Trojans cane from behind to take the game. Stoyke was high with 14 points. Displaying a good fast-breaking game the Trojans next defeated Chatfiold 36-29. The boys rallied in the socond quarter to take a lead they never lost. Stoyke again took scoring honors with 12 points. In our last game before Christmas, we lost a thriller to Mabel 27-26. A desperate rally in tho last quarter fell one point short of tying up the game. During Christmas vacation, the boys defeated r tall r.lumni team 30-23. Stoyke led the way with 12 points. In the first game after Christmas, we traveled to Lewiston to pi tv a non-confercncc game. Lewiston boat us 29-19. The Trojans were never quite able to overcome on early lead built up by Lewiston. Ni'-'-le was high with 10 points. In our next game, we played a scrappy team from Peterson and the Trojans came through with 37-23 victory. Stoyke and Grenier led the way with 8 points each. The Trojans noxt played a powerful Chatfiold team and lost 41-29. Higgle took scoring honors rath 8 points. A return gr.no with Houston found tho Trojans coning out on top with a 41-32 victory. A desperate rally by the Houston team fell short and the Trojans won a well earned victory. Stoyke was high with 15 points. In the next game, the Trojans lost a heartbreaker to Caledonia, 32-31, The boys played good ball but couldn't overcome a first quarter deficit. Stoyke led the scorers with 11 points. In a non-conference game on our own floor, Lewiston handed us a 25-22 defeat. The Trojans led throughout most of the game, but the Lewiston sharp-shooters pulled the game out of the fire in the last quarter. Thompson led the way with 10 points. The boys got back into the winning column by defeating a hard-fighting Lanesboro team 21-15, Stoyke was high with 8 markers. Our next game was played in Peterson's small gym. The boys had a little trouble finding the basket in the first quarter, but they came through with a 40-34 victory. Stoyke led the way with 9 points. In the next game the Trojans played their best basketball game of the whole year. We upset Mabel on their home court 29-24. Stevens was high with 14 points. In a rough game, the Trojans extended their winning strenk to four games straight by defeating Preston 47-34. Stoyke took honors with 14 points. We next travel d to Harmony and trounced them 52-22. Stoyke and Thompson were high with 11 and 1C points respectively. In our last came before the tournament, the Trojans were upset, by a tall Spring Grove team 26-23. Niggle was high with 6 points. The following received letters; Dick Stoyke, Herbert Thompson, Vincent Niggle, Charles Berg, Earl Knutson,Dan Prinzing, Paul Stevens, Dick Culhane, and Walter Lee. The B-team had a record of 14 wins and 4 loses. The B-team h'.d a fine record and will be helpful to the basketball teams of Rushfo'rd in years to come. In the sub-district, the Trojans revenged the defeat the Spring Grove team had given them the week before by a 33-20 score. Thompsony took scoring honors with 12 points In the district, we played the powerful Chatfield team in the first game and lost-4J-28. Berg led the way with 10 points but received no help from the others, as the rest of the team couldn't seem to find the basket. Rushford ________34 Spring Grove ' 20 Houston 36 PetersoA 23 Lanesboro 45 liarinony 25 28 Preston 29 Rushford 0) atfield 34 _2fi— Chatfield 41 1 I Chatfield 32— Houston 30 Caledonia 30 Caledonia 37 Mabel Lanesboro 31 CHAMPION Mabel .39— Mabel Mabel 35 Preston J 1 1 Wvkoff 27 TJvkoff 46 1 Football Back row, left to right: Roger Trester, Stanley Oian, ’'ilton Ronnenberg, Dick Blanchfield, Truman Dahl, Jerry Henze, Dan Culhane. Middle row, left to right: Coach Koffron, Bill Turek, Lloyd Bauman, Paul Stevens, Allan Hess, Harold Jacobson, Pud Stevens, Paul McManimop, Assistant coach Aalcer. Front row, left to right: Earl Knutson, Dick Stoyke, Herbert Highum, Valter Jor ens, Alton Morken, Charles Berg, Vincent Niggle, Herbert Thompson, Louis Grenier. Manager: Joel Hatleli Baseball Back row, left to right: Pud Stevens, Vincent Niggle, Joe Mc-Maninon, Joel Hatleli, Milton Ronnonberg, Paul McUanimon. Front row, left to right; Carmen Benson, Jarvis Anderson, Dan Culhane, Paul Stevens, Charles Eerg. Basketball Back row, left to right: Robert Ingram, Roger Trester, Arnold Helgemoe, v'ilton Ronnenberg, Truman Dahl, Joel Hatleli. Middle row, left to right: Coach Koffron, Dan Culhane, Jarvis Anderson, Valter Lee, Harold Jacobson, Dick Culhane, Pud Stevens, 'Tarren Dubbs. Front row, left to right: Dick Stoyke, Charles Berg, Vincent Niggle, Herbert Thompson, Dan Prinzing, Earl Knutson, Paul Stevens._______ The season opened this year with a new band director, ‘r. Christianson. Before long the band and the director were working together for their annual fall concert. Our first concert was a big event for several in our band. For the players from fifth, sixth, and seventh grade-, this vras'thoir first appearance. The band’s next public performance was the winter concert. This concert included instrumental solos by Larry Johnson and Allen Ness. Our band was showing a steady improvement under Mr. Christianson, At every football and basketball game, music was furnished by the pep band. The pep band personnel is made up of everybody that isn't out for sports. This band furnished pep and good music at all of our game s. Tho following are the concerts of the year: Fall Concert Colonel Bogey Prelude from L'Arlesiene Trapelo Midnight in Paris Dublin Holiday His Honor Alford G. Bizet Fulton Conrad and Magidson Buchtel Fillmore Winter Concert Glory of the Gridiron Saxophobia Concerto Trumpeters Throe Pavanne Landsighting Desert Song Stars and Stripes Forever A few weeks before contest ti the above contest members. Alford Wiedofft Mozart Peters Morton Gould Grieg-Henning Romberg Sousa the band gave a concert with all Officers President—Dick’ Stoyke Student Director--Dick Stoyke Secretary—Marcella Niggle Librarians—Phyllis Virock and Anita Miller President Vincent Xiggle LibrP.ricns Phvllis Viroclr ’7a It or Jorgens The l!ixed Chorus, Girls' Glo-. Club and Boys’ Glee Club are made up of. students in tho l'r elu. n,. a jpU-u.. junior,.and senior classes. Our Mixed Chorus consists of about seventy members. The follov in songs were sun at tJic fall concert: Cherubim Son?; No. 7 Beautiful Savior Lost in tho Night Alice Blue Govm Mixod Chorus Bo rtiansky Christianson Chri stianson Tierney Lift Thine Eyes ’.‘Then Sonv I s S.voct Girls' Glee Club Mendelssohn Sans-Souci O'Bone Jcsu Palostrina Boys' Glee Club At the vintcr concert the luixed Chorus sang the dramatic Battle Hymn of the Republic. This number was very -.veil done by the chorus. A Nj-ro Spiritual, Set Down, Servant, was also sung. This number orvph zi zed tho syncopated beats of the Negro religi on hymns. GRASS SEXTET The brass sextet r.ade its first appearance at a band concert on April 8. Its next performance v as at the F. F. A. banquet. The Brass Sextet entered in the brass ensemble division at Chatfield. It was made u of the following players: Cornets—Dick Stoyko ar.d Vincent Higgle, Bass--'Walter Jorgens, French horn—Larry Johnson, Baritone— Herbert Thompson, Tronbone—Phyllis Lea, CIA R lit UUA ! !■ ! The Clarinet Quartet was entered at Chatfield in the reed enscnblo. They also appeared ct concerts. The players are Phyllis Virock, Mary Virock, Jerry Henze, and Bette Torrerud. fORflET TRIO Another small ensemble in the -■■and v.-as the Cornet Trie. They nlavcd a number at our '.vinter concert. The trio is r.ade up of Dick Stoyko, Herbert Thomson, and Vincent Higgle The Mixed Octet gave its only appearance of the year at the Christmas program. Mernbors ’.’ere Betsey Huscfcoc, Margaret Carlson, Phyllis Virock, Anita ’Hller, Walter Jorgens, Larry Johnson, Vincent Higgle, and Earl Knutson. GIRLS' Oil LI The Girls' Octet contributed songs to the Christmas program. They also sang at a basketball game. The followin were members: Betsey Husoboe, Lois Sorum, Phyllis Loa Jc.nylee DeBoer, Phyllis Virock, Petto Torgerud, Anita Miller, Helen Rose Iverson, and Tkrgaret Carl sen. Per the second tino in two years Rushford carried army the honors at the District Ifusic Contest. Rushford received 58 points. Runner-iao in Class B was IJhbel who pot 55 points. The following ratings were (riven: Girls' Glee Club A Boys' Glee Club A Uixed Chorus A Brass Sextet A Band A Clarinet Quartet B Baritone Solo B Herbert Thompson French Horn Solo B Larry Johnson Sopreno Solo B Lois Sorun Tenor Solo B Herbert Hi phurrt At the State .area Contest held at Austin,the above A proup participated; and oil received A's except the Girls' Glee Club, which rated 3fi The Band Mothers have been active in earning money by selling candy and pop corn at basketball games and band concerts. They sponsored a band concert lay 21st to raise money to buy new band uniforms. Mr. Christianson and the band members appreciate the fine work they are doing. OFFICERS President--!,.rs. Bert Jenson Vioe-presid«nt--Mrs. Roy Stevens Treusuror--Mrs. Harry Dubbs Secretary--Mrs. Val Konetchy The teachers Parent Teachers' Association is an organization to bring and parents closer together and to discuss their problems. They meet every third Viednosday of the month. They have a business meeting followed by a program and a lunch. This year the PTA joined up with the State and National organization. OFFICERS President--Mrs. Art Ivilbrandt Vice-president—Mrs. Bertha Mack Socretary--Mrs. Clifford Rustad Treasurer—Mrs, Roy Stevens Girls' Glee Club Back row, left to right: Margaret Carlson, Lois Burke, Mary Vircck,Audrey Dahl,Rose Mary Steinbauer, Alice Luhman, Beverly Bendel, Phyllis Lea, Marcella Niggle, Ethel Sieverc, Lila Jacobson, Doris Lewis, Betsey Huseboe, Delores Rasmussen, Arlene ’.Void, Lois Sorum. Middle row, left to right: Alice Jenson, Irene Thompson, Beverly Johnson,Irene Grindland, Eleanor McManimon, Marion Buelow, Mavis Even-son,Phyllis Bunke,Eileen Dvorak,Lois Hnur n, Hazel B.io’-'re, Irene Gove. Front row, left to right: Phyllis Quarinon, Audrey Hill, Jnnylee DeBoer, Bette Torgerud, Bettie Lo : Anderson, Phyllis Virock, Eileen Marin, Jill Rislove, Anita Hiller, Edith Overland, Ellen Brand, Louise Corcoran, Edna Mae Rrevig. Boys’ Glee Club Back row, left to right: Sylvcstor McManimon, Shelby Westby, Curtis Howe, Glen Sorum, Larry Johnson, Dan Prinzing, Paul Stevens, Walter Jorgens, Alton Mo rken, Paul McManimon, Keith Colbenson, Earl Knutson, Herbert Highum, Carmen wenson. Front row, left to right: Dick Stoyke, Jarvis Anderson, Charles Berg, Bill Turek, Allan Ness, Herbert Thompson, Wallace Larson,Vinoont‘ Niggle.Milton Rcnnenberg,Arnold Iiclgemoe, LeRoy Carlson, Glenn Highum. Mixed Octet Boys, left to right: Larry Johnson, ’Walter Jorgens, Vincent Niggle, Earl Knutson. Center: Mr. Christensen. Girls, left to right: Betsey Huseboe, Margaret Carlson, Anita Miller, Phyllis Virock. Mixed Chorus Back row, left to right: Paul Stevens, Walter Jorgens, Larry Johnson, Alton Morken, Paul McManimon, Curtis Howe, Wallace Larson, Lois Burke, Margaret Carlson, Marion Buelow, Phyllis Lea, Beverly Bendel, Alice Luhmer., Eleanor McManimon, Mary Virock, Sylvester Mc-Maninon, Earl Knutson,Herbert Highum, Vincent Niggle, Kei+h Colbenson. Third row, left to right: Dick Stoyke,Charles Borg,Dan Prinzing, Allan Ness, Glen Sorum, Eileen Marin, Irene Thompson, Audrey Dahl, Irene Grindland, Phyllis Bunke, Lois Sorum, Betsey Huseboe, Delores Rasmussen, Rose Mary Steinbauer, Edith Overland, Shelby Westby, Carmen Benson. Second row, left to right: Jarvis Anderson, Pill Tur ek, Herbert Thompson, Beverly Johnson, Phyllis Quammen, Audrey Hill, Jill Rislove, Anita Miller, Ma.rcella Niggle, Ethel Sievers, Eileen Dvorak, Arlene Wold,Mavis Evenson, Lila Jacobson, Milton Ronnenberg, Arnold Helgemee. 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