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

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Senior (?£ Z44 2tfi£t Upon behalf of the Class of 1955, about to leave Stewartville High School, we take our pen in hand and draw up this last will and testament. It is the sincere hope of everyone concerned that all the concessions herein men- tioned will be gratefully accepted and cherished in our memory. We solemnly bequeath: The Senior rows of seats in the assembly, the chewing gum left under the seats, the initials on the desk tops, and the privilege of being the Senior Class of 1956 to the Juniors. Our stock of excuses, for being tardy or absent, we solemnly transfer to Miss Bonner in order that she will be able to say when other classes bring the same excuses, that that was an old one when we graduated. Bill Aanestad leaves his height to Ralphie Zierth. Jane Andreasen leaves her quiet, reserved manner to Gary Boyum. Gary Aswegan leaves his shoes to anyone who likes to ski. Del Billings leaves her skits to Carol Aswegan, if she's sucker enough to take them. David Bittner leaves his 'corny' jokes to anyone who can 'pop' them. Wayne Briese leaves his presidency of the Senior Class to Billy Koch. Joan Byrne leaves her front seat in Social Problems to a '56 Senior girl who has a crush on Mr. Otterness. Nancy Carroll leaves her long, lean figure to David Gatewood. David Dripps leaves his Chrysler to A. G. Wilson; so he can junk his so-called ’Chevy . Mary Dubbels leaves her membership in the Photography Club to Sue Bratrude, who KNOWS what will develop in the dark room. Sandra Dubbels leaves her job as majorette to any girl who has long underwear to keep from freezing. Darlene Evenson leaves her log chain to any girl whose boy friend has as big a ring as hers. Joan Everts leaves her back-of-the-room-corner-seat to Maynard Howe. Nancy Evjen leaves her typing ability to Mr. Sloneker, so he can abandon his two finger method. Mae and Dick Ferson leave their ability to get along with each other to the Bratrude girls. Maurice Greene leaves his Pill Hill sparkin' spot to Connie Edgar. Leo Gustafson leaves his quiet refined manner to Jack Roeder. Dorothy Harreld leaves her daily letters to Nancee Tennier. Delores Henry leaves the poet in her to anyone who wants to get even with the faculty. Jackie Hines leaves her giggles to Brenda Travis. Marylyn Hovren leaves her soda-jerking job to any other jerk. Roger Jahns leaves his blush to Norb Mills. Darlene Kath leaves her long, black hair to Marvin Haack. Louis Kellner leaves his come-hither look to Jim Lenn. Carol King leaves her access to the family car to Jerry Engle. Ruth Kraemer leaves her job as librarian to some hungry bookworm. Marlene Kuehntopp leaves her ability to get into shows as a twelve year old to Joan Aswegan. Donald Laabs leaves his smile to Liberace. Deanna Lenn leaves her ability as a cheerleader to Mr. Hanson. Sally McBride leaves her fluttering eyelashes to Margie Risser so she can catch Paul's eye across the assembly. Lorna Mulhern leaves her fun-loving nature to Sobersides , Wayne Billings. Jim Mulvihill leaves his lazy butch to Darby Piens. Patrica Nord leaves High Forest to Gary Thompson -- a good Rock Dell farmer. Donna Renken leaves her car, in hopes he can make it run. to Stan Alcott. Laura Robertson leaves her long, blonde tresses to Vernon Billings. Marlys Schroeder leaves her shorthand ability to anyone with long hands . Wes Schroeder leaves his reserved seat next to his girl in English and Social Problems to Paul Engel. Donald Smidt leaves his bass drum to anyone with a weak mind and a strong back. Carol Ann Stark leaves her speaking voice to Gary Kuehntopp. Marilyn Stoyke leaves her seat in Higher Algebra to Pat Carr so she can get the undivided attention of male mathematicians. June Taylor leaves her size to Virginia Griffin. Lois Thoe leaves her dark complexion to Ronnie Erickson. Jeanette Walters leaves her bangs to Mr. Heitman. Jerry Weber leaves his penmanship to Mike Mulhern. Warren Whitney leaves S.H.S., but not a certain freshman girl. Carole Welch leaves her ability to get A Vs in bookkeeping to all of next year's class. The aforesaid list will be recognised as individual estates of which we do declare the members of the group, Underclassmen , the rightful possessors. The rest of our properties which we may leave behind we give to the rats residing in the attic. 15

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 76e 7 Ue o£ t e t7otew, “Pole 952- 955 On the shores of 'Swift Root River', By the 'Shining Big Sea Water', Stood Nakomis, the old woman, Pointing with her finger Westward. Pointing to the 'Totem Pole' saying: There my children stands our Totem Pole, and thereby stands a tale. Our Totem Pole tells a worthy story indeed. It is the history of the Hotfoot Indians. This tribe started on its 'travois' through high school in 1952. Eighty-two freshmen began the 'Green Year' under the thumb of 'Chief Strong Arm', Mr. Hillesland. The tribe elected Gary Aswegan, president; Roger Jahns, vice-president; Jeanette Walters, secretary; and Joan Byrne, treasurer. The 'tribe's' representative at the 'Big Council meetings was Mary Dubbels. We 'canoed' and 'portaged' across 'The Shining Big Sea Water to our old 'camp site' for a 'pemmican party'. So ended our 'Green Year’. Our 'Lean Year' started with Roger Jahns, president; Wayne Briese, vice-president; Del Billings, secretary; and Joan Byrne, treasurer. 'Chief Tall Pine', Mr. Dehne, was our advisor. La Vaine Moen, Jeanette Walters, and Dorothy Harreld represented us at the 'Big Council' meetings. We heralded the boys on to the 'Big Game' in the fall with a float crying 'Skunk 'em' - and the boys complied. Our 'tean Year' came to a close with a 'pow-wow' on the 'Whitewater Reservation'. 'Little Buffalo'. Mr. Jacobson, advised us through our 'Dream Year'. Bill Aanestad was president; Joan Byrne, vice-president; Janice Swenson, secretary; and Mary Dubbels, treasurer. We were represented at-the 'Big Council' meetings by Jeanette Walters, Wayne Briese, and Gary Aswegan. As the 'harvest moon' was setting we organized a ‘Harvest Dance'. Every beat of the 'tom-tom' brought the time for the 'Homecoming' nearer. Our contribution was a float - 'I 'taught 1 saw a puddy tat'. 'Moon Man’ Mr. Bacon, directed our three one-act plays, 'High Window’, 'The Doctor in Spite of Himself', and 'Ghost of a Show'. Twenty-four 'braves' and 'maidens' exhibited their dramatic abilities. 'The Indian Love Call' touched the hearts of many of the braves and maidens who gathered for the Valentine Dance. Roger Jahns and Joan Byrne reigned as 'King and Queen Running Dear'. They were attended by Del Bil- lings, Deanna Lenn, Dorothy Harreld, Marylyn Hovren, and Jeanette Walters, Wayne Briese, Gary Aswegan Carl Loll, Wes Schroeder, and Richard Ferson. Much to the delight of the Hotfoot Indians, they were visited by some yellow people from the Orient in May 1954. These yellow people were entertained at a feast and war dance in a fabulously decorated wigwam. Each brave and maiden labored to provide enough wampam for the big affair. After the departure of the yellow people we also went on a short journey to the new camping site of ‘Blue Spring , Slatery Park, for a holiday of racing and games. Our 'Keen Year', of which we had so long dreamed was suddenly upon us. Wayne Briese as president, Joan Byrne as vice president, Dorothy Harreld as secretary, and David Bittner as treasurer, were elected to be senior of- ficers Father Sun , Mr. Eppen.and 'Princess Laughing Water', Miss Mark, guided us through this, our most event- ful and important year. Because of our newly acquired distinction, members of our tribe also governed the 'Big Council Meetings'. They were Gary Aswegan, pres.; Bill Aanestad, v. pres.; Jeanette Walters sec • and Wayne Briese, treas. 1 Again our boys went out for the 'Big Game’ under our explicit directions to 'Bring home a victory'. When the boys returned we celebrated with the biggest and besi Homecoming ever. Our own Dorothy Harreld was chosen as Queen to reign over the festivities. Queen Dorothy was crowned by co-captains Roger Jahns and Gary Aswegan Joan Byrne, Del Billings, Jeanette Walters and Marylyn Hovren formed her court. As winter approached, the tribe planned a Snowflake Dance to celebrate Christmas. The rest of this year found our tribe engaged in sports, music, speech, camera and friendship clubs. At last the time came for the Hotfoot Indians to leave the protecting walls of the 'Medicine Lodge' of S.H.S. but to whichever of the 'Four Winds’ they traveled they were guided by their wise motto: 'One step at a time and that step well placed.' 14

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'2C,oe ey we K cvtnioM BACK ROW, Left to Right: Wayne Billings, Bill Koch, Gary Boyum, Peter Lee. Ronnie Wibben, Norbert Mills. THIRD ROW; Charles Paulson, Melvin Mullenbach, Robert Murray, Dick Francis, Darby Piens, Bob Crane’ Curtis Nickel, A. G. Wilson. Pat Carr. SECOND ROw! Joan Aswegan. Marjorie Glover, Marlene Denny, Ardith Rogers, Catherine Boucsein, Alice King. Dorothy Smalley, Don Quandt, Phyllis Louks. FIRST ROW; Shirley Lenn, Mary Denny, DeAnna Blessing, Nancy Briese, Eileen Anderson, Joan Bremseth, Eleanor Evans, Ethel Sanderson. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Richard Hansen, Connie Edgar, Paul Engel. Jim Meredith, Gordon Kuiper, Bill Griebenow. Leland Appel, Norbert Brant, Gary Thomp- son. THIRD ROW; Maynard Howe, Jack Roeder, Pat Delesha, Harold Kidd, Susie Bratrud. Jane Swygman, Marjorie Risser, Vernon Billings, Gerald Engel. SEC- OND ROW: Duane Hart, Stanley Alcott. Marvin Haack, Alvin Wendt, Brenda Travis, Lola Seehusen, LaDonna Noble, Betty Lange. FIRST ROW; Dale Himmer, John Jordon, Gary Kuehntopp, Don Born, Pat Lee] Joan Mulvihill, Helen Bushman, Carol Kidd. Not pictured above: Nancee Tennier, Jim Ballinger, Katherine Swanson, Marvin Amick, Ardis July. 16