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

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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

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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 PROPHECY Everyone, tune up your imagination! We are now in the year 1970 and are beginning the trip into the African jungle to visit the noted colony of Tigertown , established primarily by the Stewartville Class of 1953. Harold Brekke and Norman Betcher, co-owners of a large steamship line, gave us passage on a streamer, piloted by Joe Mattison. John King and Nancy Willis, ace reporters, and Lowell Dubbels, photo- grapher, are traveling with us to plan a magazine article. Victor Bittner, the leader, Milton Howe, and George Ballinger, the famous big game hunter, welcomed us to the colony. Milt has been chosen to be our guide throughout our stay. We find that our hotel is owned by Connie Evenson's husband. Connie just remarked that Don Cooper and Ray Engel are bellboy's, and that Norma Taylor is the head waitress in the dining room. Our guide suggested that we explore the school first. The faculty is headed by Superintendent John Nickum and Principal Janet Gustaf- son. The secretaries, Harriet Grams and Janet Himmer, told us of several departments headed by 1953 graduates. The home economics and agricultural departments are the most important in the school. Kathryn Trygstad and Pat Sanborn are in charge of the sewing and cooking divisions, respectively; while Evelyn Meisner and Charlene Henry aid the housewives. Allen Thompson and Rollie Nelson teach the youth ag. classes and Henry Haack and Glen Travis demonstrate modern methods to the farmers. Joan Bacon and Pat Carson have developed a successful commercial course. Under the coaching of Harold Mulhern, Dick Swygman, and Don Oakes, and active interest in sports has been established. The girls' physical education is instructed by Mary Lou Jordan and Carol Loll. Jeannie Lowrieand Lois Kirkland have developed a large art depart- ment. The instrumental music divisionis conducted by Lois Murray while Germaine Mullenbach directs the vocalists. As we leave, we notice that Lois Hart. Alice Bushman, and Shirley Truax have their grade children outside for recess. Our next stopfinds us buyinggas from Joe Evjen's and Danny Ware’s station. Here comes Jack Bratrud, Tigertown banker, headed for Ray Thompson's barber shop. We are now ready to tour the new hospital. The head doctor is Dave Hoeft, assisted by Cyrilla Francis. Their secretaries are Donna Hines and Janice Nelson. Donna Weber, Eileen Lee, and Janice Wib- benare all head nurses; with Kathleen Stoyke as a medical technician. Two of the ambulance drivers are Arnold Gathje and Larry Davis. Louks. they commute to the United States to receive new information which is used to improve Tigertown . They inform us that we'll be flying home in one of Russell Billings' airplanes. Robert Born is the pilot, and Madelyn Thompson and Virginia Weatherly are the steward- esses. Let us now switch back to 1953 where we will end this prophecy. 13