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

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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.

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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.

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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