Stewartville High School - Tiger Spirit Yearbook (Stewartville, MN)

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SENIOR CLASS COLORS - BLUE AND WHITE CLASS FLOWER - WHITE ROSE CLASS WILL I, Joan Bacon, will my inevitable front seat to anyone with a last name beginning with Z . I, George Ballinger, will my top salesmanship to the junior class as a whole. I, Lois Ballinger, will my deep voice to Charlotte Carroll. 1, Norman Betcher, will my pitching ability to one of the Anderson twins. I, Russell Billings, will my physics genius to A1 Chilson. 1, Victor Bittner, will my all-state football position to Jimmy Lenn. 1, Robert Born, will my quiet nature to Paul Streiff. I, Jack Bratrud, will my pillow in social studies to Duane Lecy. 1, Harold Brekke, will my Republican outlook to any good Democrat. I, Alice Bushman, will my friendly smile to anyone who uses Pepsodent. I, John Byrne, will my Irish temper to Bobby Renken. I, Patricia Carson, will my back seat in assembly to Mildred Amos. I, Donald Cooper, will my neat, curly hair to Edwin Lee. 1, Elizabeth Cooper, will my older brother to the Mullenbachs. 1, Lowell Dubbels, will my ability to get along with Mr. Holden to Richard Egen. 1, Larry Davis, will my Model A to Paul Engel. I, Raymond Engel, will my football ability to Gary Kuehntopp. I, Connie Evenson, will my ability to make new acquaintances to Sally McBride. I, Joe Evjen, will my nickname, Oley, to Pat Keefe. I, Cyrilla Francis, will my naturally curly hair to Mike Mulhern. 1, Arnold Gathje, will my cheerleading ability to Mr. Hanson. I, Harriet Grams, will my saxaphone to Palma Lenn. 1, Gordon Gustafson, will my height to Melvin Mullenbach. l' Janet Gustafson, will the poet in me to Dick Engel. 1, Henry Haack, will my peg tooth to anyone who finds the need for it. l[ Lois Hart, will my job collecting attendance slips to anyone who can get out of 7th hour assembly. I Charlene Henry, will my car, Jane”, to anyone who can afford it. 1, Janet Himmer, will my Homecoming Queen title to the next queen, whoever she may be. I, Donna Hines, will my sewing ability to Lester Hinkle. 1, David Hoeft, will my ambition to be a doctor to any good Latin student. l] Milton Howe, will my ability to be the last one in the assembly to Orrel Thompson. l] Mary Lou Jordan, will my giggles to Bobby House. I, John King, will my unusual haircuts to Allen Sullivan. I, Lois Kirkland, will my ability to stay out of mischief to Peter Strieff. 1, Eileen Lee, will my Norwegian accent to Joan Byrne. I, Carol Loll, will my ability to do the Charleston to John Halvorson. l[ Marilyn Louks.will my job as ticket taker to anyone strong enough to tear them apart. I Eleanor Lowrie, will my handwriting to Mr. Ottemess. 1, Joseph Mattison, will my scientific ability to Marjorie Risser. I, Evelyn Meisner, will my blond hair to Alice Murray. I, Harold Mulhern, will my physique to Dale Himmer. I, Germaine Mullenbach, will my blush to anyone who wants it. 1, Lois Murray, will my small waist to Junior Wellik. I. Janice Nelson, will my driving ability to Arnie Stoltenberg. I, Roland Nelson, will my ability to raise champion beef to Donald Smidt. I, John Nickum, will my arguing ability to any future Stewartville debate team. I,’ Donald Oakes, will my corner shot in basketball to Connie Edgar. I, Patricia Sanborn, will my ability to hand in papers last to Joan Bremseth. I, Kathleen Stoyke, will my sweet disposition to all those with tempers. 1, Richard Swygman, will my seven-pound boots to anyone who can lift them. I, Norma Taylor, will my height to Roger Jahns. I, Allen Thompson, will my Democratic outlook to any good Republican. 1, Madelyn Thompson, will my place in Racine near Doris Wilson to Kenny Anderson, il Raymond Thompson, will my driver’s license to any sixteen year old who needs it. ij Glenn Travis, will the underclassmen girls to the underclassmen boys. I, Shirley Traux, will my big, brown eyes to Phyllis King. I, Kathryn Trygstad, will my shorthand ability to Cynthia Boucsein. 1, Daniel Ware, will my ability to make wise cracks to Joe Moe. 1, Virginia Weatherly, will my job at the theater to anyone who can pop corn. 1, Donna Weber, will my small feet to Wally Peters. i, Janice Wibben, will my horse-back riding ability to Dick Nordby. I, Nancy Willis, will my unlimited vocabulary to anyone who can understand it. 11

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CLASS POEM No more pencils, no more books. But how uncertain the future looks! The senior class of '53 Will be successful, you will see. Joan took dancing lessons as a tot; When doing the charleston, she's pretty hot. On the threshold of a selling career George's prosperity is very near. Her talents are many, her faults few, Her initials L.B., that's your clue. Norm's pitching ability is supreme; He might star on a big league team. Russ plans to go soon to college; The U. of M. will give him knowledge. In all sports he is quick; A born athlete is our Vic. Into the wild blue yonder Bob Born hopes to wander. B is for Bratrud, who’s not very short; Also for basketball, his favorite sport. A serious problem Brekke must face Is how he'll manage Eisenhower's place. Alice, a great responsibility will carry, When she becomes a missionary. If Aladdin would grant John's wish. All on earth would be Irish. A helping hand Pat would lend; She is truly a faithful friend. A star football center is what we needed; Without Coop , we would not have succeeded. Betty has a sweet personality; You'll also find her full of rascality. To his grandchildren, Larry could tell, How as a strong man, he rang the bell. Dubbs, a wrestling career may seek; He'd make ’Gorgeous George' look weak. Raymond is very quiet and shy; Still he's the apple of everyone’s eye. A penny tossed in a wishing well, Connie wishes work in a large hotel. In your coffee, he's the cream; Joe's the best Norwegian on any team. Cyrilla, with her happy smile; Is so pleasant all the while. In Arnie's pick-up everyone leans; As around the corner it careens. Something Harriet enjoys more than mink; Is skating on a roller rink. If you see a speeding automobile; You can be sure Gordan's i: the wheel. One thing I know we all could feature; Is Janet as a shorthand teacher. When he's out in his Studebaker, To a movie Haack will take her. Helpful and willing is Lois Hart; She's more than ready to do her part. Chuck has a car which is all her own. Oft spends most of her time on the phone. Our Homecoming queen is sweet Janet; A nicer person I've never met. Donna's future is secure for life; She'll probably be a 'miller's' wife. When an ailment does offend you, Call on Dr. Hoeft to mend you. For lessons in basketball. Milt does vow; That he would gladly show you how. Always laughing, never blue. No other one than Mary Lou. John's actions keep you always perplexed, You never know what he'll do next. Lois is one who achieves her goal; And never misses the honor roll. At a smorgasbord Eileen would risk Anything for some lutefisk. Generous, energetic, capacity for fun, If you want gay company, Carol is the one. Marilyn Louks is a ticket-taker; After the last show, you have to wake her. Her hair is something I adore, And her name is Eleanor. After Joe's graduation day. He'll be singing 'Anchors Aweigh.' At most any ballgame, Ev'll be there; If she's not, the occasion is rare. Here is someone who's everyone's fan; His name, of course, is 'Mulligan.' Germaine is our lovely Nightingale; With her voice she will not fail. Lois' piano is her pride; Over the keys her hands do glide. Fun-loving Janice can't be topped; Her laughing spasms are seldom stopped. Rollie's a farmer in the Dell; At this job he does quite well. Years at college might win John fame; To be successful is his aim. Oakes is our first-rate basket maker; From Stewartville High, a future Laker. To talk is delight, Pat must confess; But we enjoy it, none the less. Quiet but witty, shy but gay; Kathleen is special in every way. Bowling is something Dick really likes; Especially when he gets lots of strikes. Norma's a girl who offers much pleasure; Her friendship. I'm sure, you would treasure. Allen, with your shirts so bright; Won't you guide our way tonight. We never knew a gal so sweet Madelyn's sense of humor can't be beat. Whenever Raymond is in a hurry; Must be he's late for a date with Murray. Much time in his car, Glen does roam; Although after midnight, he should be home. Oscars aren't won only through fame; Shirley has one and that’s his name. Her application is signed and sealed; Kathryn will soon go to Northfield. A thousand and One Jokes can't compare; With the bright remarks of Danny Ware. When Virginia smiles, 1 say precisely; Her dimples show up very nicely. If a favor you are in need; Donna will help, you need not plead. Janice to our class is new; Making it an even sixty-two. A clever girl is our Nancy; As an artist she's pretty fancy. Mr. Stoefen was our advisor; No other man could be wiser. 10

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SENIOR HISTORY 1947-1953 In 1947, thirty-some 7th graders started their six-year safari under the advisorship of Miss Doty. Our student leaders in this exciting, but a little frightening adventure, were; Kathleen Stoyke, president; Germaine Mullen- bach, vice president; Lois Murray, secretary; John King, treasurer. Our expedition was just at the very beginning of what we all yearned to do. We watched with envy the many advanced expeditions along the way, and tried to imagine ourselves in their places. Our first expedition soon came to an end with the annual picnic held at our last stop. Everyone advanced in our safari to the 8th grade expedition. Now we felt like old hands. Our advisor changed each year, and now Miss Adsem took over leadership of our expedition. Our student leaders were; president, Kathleen Stoyke; vice-president, Jack Bratrud; secretary, Germaine Mullenbach; treasurer, Lois Murray; sergeant at arms, John King. As we were a bit older, our advisor permitted the expedition to have a little time off from the serious part of the school expedition. Probably the best remembered was the party given for our parents. We made our own food, presented a musical program and showed our parents a most interesting basketball game. Possiblywe were gettinga bit cocky;we misbehaved and our advisor refused to permitus to haveourannual picnic. In 1949, our safari enlarged to seventy-eight students when all the students, who had been in smaller safaris around the country, joined us. It was a big day for those who joined the main force and for us. Many of us had joined outside activities which helped to make our expedition a success. Our first year as members of the main safari found many of the boys already participating in all sport programs, and both boys and girls in the musical department. Our new advisor was Mr. Higus, and our student leaders were: president, Nancy Willis; vice-presi- dent, David Hoeft; secretary,Donna Hines; treasurer, Jack Bratrud. The sophomore expedition initiated us as new members of the main Tiger Safari . Carol Loll and Gordon Gustafson were chosen queen and king. We were permitted to hold our picnic on this expedition and had it at Whitewater State Park. In 1950, our fourth expedition became an even more important part of the main safari. Mr. Bacon was our advisor as we entered into this undertaking. Our student leaders were; Lois Ballinger, president; Madelyn Thomp- son, vice-president; Evelyn Meisner, secretary; and Eileen Lee, treasurer. Even more of the boys and girls were participating in extracurricular activities, such as, sports, music and speech. The most important part of our fourth expedition was that we were all getting to know each other better. Due to weather conditions, we were unable to hold our annual picnic where we would have liked; but everyone ended up having a muddy, good time. Our fifth year expedition was really going to be busy. Our advisor, who had a big job ahead of him, was Mr. Hanson. His aides and our able student leaders were: John Byrnes, president, replaced by Harold Brekke; David Hoeft, vice-president; Madelyn Thompson, secretary; Kathleen Stoyke, treasurer. We started off our expedition by winning the Whitewater League in football. Many of the players on the Tiger team were 11th graders. Bas- ketball came along, and with many of our fifth year expedition participating we took second place in the White- water League. Our expedition made a short stop for one of the main events of the year, the Valentine Dance. From the 11th graders, seven boys and seven girls were chosen to serve as candidates. From these candidates the different class expeditions chose a king and queen. The queen candidates were; Germaine Mullenbach, Mary Lou Jordon, Evelyn Meisner, Madelyn Thompson, Nancy Willis, Lois Ballinger and Kathleen Stoyke. The king candidates were: Harold Brekke, Glen Travis, Lowell Dubbels, Harold Mulhern, John King, Joe Evjen and Don Cooper. Don Cooper and Kathleen Stoyke were king and queen. All this time the 11th graders were working hard preparing for the Junior-Senior Prom-Banquet. The main source of revenue was the class play. One Wild Night ,directed by Mr. Bacon with Nancy Willis, Lois Ballinger, Cyrilla Francis, Charlene Henry, Evelyn Meisner, Joan Bacon, Jeannie Lowrie, Germaine Mullenbach, Betty Cooper, John Nickum, David Hoeft. Don Cooper, Allen Thompson, Vic Bittner, John King, Russell Billings and Lowell Dubbels in the cast. All the time, plans were being made for the biggest event of the expedition. On May 10, 1952, the 11th graders presented an Over the Waves banquet and prom for the 12th grade expedition, the teachers, and the school board. Also that spring, our track team gave us another Whitewater victory, and we held our final picnic, which, as a class, we would never have again. Now it was here: the time we all waited for. the sixth and last expedition in the Tiger Safari . It was funny how we wished we were back on some of our earlier expeditions. On our last expedition Mr. Stoefen is our ad- visor. Our student leaders are; Victor Bittner, president; Allen Thompson, vice-president; Eileen Lee, secretary; Lois Ballinger, treasurer. We started our safari off with a bang, by winning all conference, as well as non-con- ference football games. Only 18 points were scored on us. At homecoming our candidates were: Jean Lowrie, Nancy Willis, Madelyn Thompson, Germaine Mullenbach, and Janet Himmer. Janet Himmer was chosen queen As seniors we set up two new clubs, the Speech Club and Thespian Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Hanson and’ Mr. Holden, respectively. We would like to thank all our advisors and teachers who have done so much to help us throughout our school years; and although our last expedition has not yet come to an end. I know we will make it as successful and happy an expedition as the other five have been. We, the class of 53 , sincerely hope we have contributed as much to the Tiger Safari as it has contributed to our growth of knowledge and happy memories. 12