Union Free High School - Viking Yearbook (Scandinavia, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1955 volume:

VIKING STAFF 1955 Coueditors---------n---e-----4-4-i -------------- Alton Olson 't Judy Gurholt Business Managers----------e+q -------------- David Holtebeck ' Art Krueger Adviser w . . ------------ Mr. Westenberger Photographers -- ' - --------------- Lavonne Twetan t j Lois helby Typists------------------------------- ------ Louann Simonson ' Mary Ann Engebretson Linda GJertson . Nancy Trinrud Senior Section - ---4 ---------------------- Seniors Junior Class History -------- 'e- ----------------- Karen Bestul Sophomore Class History ----------- -Nancy Trinrud Freshmen Class History ---------- 1 ---------- Marlene Eckhardt musiCne-nu-----u; ------------------------ Virginia Rasmussen Prom ----------------------------------------- Lavonne Twetan Carnival ----------- e --------------------------- Billy Nelsen Dramatics----------4-g---dn-h --------------- Louann Simonson Forensics-, ------- '---e --------------------------- Jim Gurholt Sports ------------------------------------- Harlan Van Matre Art Krueger . Dennis Erickson Art ------------------------------------ Mary Ann Engebretson Diane Erickson Marlene Eokhardt Emery Jensen We, the VIKING staff of 1955, wish to express our thanks to the faculty, to all of the members of the gradu- ating class, and to the members of the lower classes for their co-OperDtion in providing material to help make this annual a success. DEDICATION We were indeed fortunate this past year to have Pas- tor Larson as our coach for dramatice and forensics. In appreciation, we the students of Scandinavia High School dedicate this, our 1955 VIKING',' to you, Pastor Larson. . FOREwARD After four years rich in eXperience, we are again gre- paring to close another great year in the halls of the Union Free. This time, however, is the last time for us ,the class of 1955. In looking back, we realize that our expectations have been Justified; for Scandinavia has given us certain eyiritual values which will be with us always. On the following pages, we, the VIKINGS staff. have tried to bind together a part of that school Spirit and the memories that the Union Free holds for us. f o t a 9m 2 m .56 mtmn FAcUiTY kL to m 5 . ; Rev. Larson-- Coach for dramatics and forensics: Mr. Lee-- Piinbibal, American ana Worlleistbry, Sec1al Problems.v . ' .th'Holm - Aigebra, Physics, Math, Genefai Science; Citizenship, Coach. . IF' ' 'Lf: Kestehberger - English, Typing, spgech; husic., THE FACULTY Mr. A. 0. Lee was born in Decorah, Iowa. He attended the Winneshiek Countv Gr2de School as well as Luther College Preparatory School. In 1917 he graduated from Luther Col- lege with a B A. degree. Pefore coming to Scandinavia, Mr. Lee taught eight years at Rolend Iowa, and 2 year at Courtena.y North De.kota. He has been principa.l here 2 at ScandinaVia for 25 years He served his country during Vorld War 1. Mr. Lee teaches social science and history. He likes to fish,. read, or bowl He is married and has a children. He is very actiVe in 211 community affairs He is president of the Rooster Club. Everyone is grateful to Ir Lee for his unfailing interest in their school and community. ?Ht' Mr. Norvin H. Holm was born in Tigerton Wisconsin. He attended Tigerton grade school and high school. He re- ceived his college education at Stevens Point College. Nr. Holm served two years in the Unitea States Army. He spent seventeen months in Japan.This is Mr. Holm's second year of teaching. He teaches algebra,sciences,2nd citi- zenship. Besides this Mr. Holm coaches baserell and bas- ketball and is the Junior class adviser. 2 - 22 Mr. Rober$.0. Westenherger was born in West Pend Wiscon sin. He attbnded grade school at West Bend. His high school days were spent at Stevens Poin-t. He also attended Central State College. He spent two years in the Army, 13 months of which were spent in Germany. His favorite. food is steak and pastime is traveling. This is his second year of teaching. He teaches English , speech and typing. He is the sophomore class adviser. - -., ' - 22 . Rev. Elmer R. Larson was born in Wausau, Wisconsin. He went to high school at Wausau. He received his A.B.degree at Luther College, Decoreh Iowa. He went to Luther The- ological Seminary at St. Paul Minnesota for further stud- y. He taught two years at Clifton College ,Clifton Texas. He served parishes at Norse Texas, and Janesville Wiscon- sin before coming to Scandinavia. He put in four months of military service in World War I. He is ma.rried and has two children and one grandchild. He coaches forensics and dramatics. SENIOR CLASS Front Row: L. to 3. Kenneth Blom, Harry Zawachi, Carolyn Larson, Mary Ann.Ergebretson, Virgiaid Resmussen, David Holtebeck. Second Row: Eugene Steirbanh. Alton O;son, Jim Gjertson, Reuben Jensen, Jim Gurholt, APL Krueger, Class Advisor Mr. Lee. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 7.1951, fourteen energetic freshmen en- rolled in the Scandinavia High School to begin four years of learning. Two weeks later initiation was given by the seniors making them fullafledged memhers of the Union Free. Their freshmen class officers were: president- Will iam Poutwell, vice president-Tom Thorn, secretary treas- urer- Carolyn Larson. In our freshmen year James Gjerte son, Reuben Jensen and Virginia Rasmussen participated in forensics. Nearly all of us were members of the chorus; a number of the boys participated in sports. During ' this year, a freshmen and sophomore party was held. The next year we came back to begin our second year of our joyous days at the Union Free in 1952. Their soph- omore class officers were: president- Mary Ann Engebret- son, vice president- Virginia Rasmussen, and secretary treasurer- Carolyn Larson. This year James GJertson,James Gurholt and David Holtebeck participated in forensics, We were, as before, active in singing and sports. Mary Ann was chosen a B team cheerleader for the second time. Mr. Prentice was our class advisor. As we began our third year we had twelve members in our class.David Holtebeok participated in forensics. Our class adviser was Mr. Holm. Our class officers weretpres- ident- David Holtebeok. vice presidentharold Zawachi,sec- retary treasurer- James Rasmussen. This year Mary Ann was elected an A team cheerleader. In our senior year the enrollment of our class was twelve. The class officers for this year were: president Alton Olson, vice president- Reuben Jensen, secretary treasurer- Arthur Krueger. Mary Ann was selected captain of the A team cheerleaders. This year as in the past mem- bers of this class participated in forensics, music and sports. James GJertson was elected honorary captain of the basketball team. Our class adviser was Mr. Lee. The royalty of our Junior and senior prom, which was held on April 16, was Alton Olson-king, Virginia Rasmussen- queen. Reuben Jensen and Mary Ann Engebretson crowned the royal couple. v1 w Alton Olson graduated as valedictorian and David Holtv ebeck as salutatorian. Graduation exercises were held at the Community Hall on May 26. Prof. Steiner from Stevens Point was the main speaker. Class Colors ------------ .--e-Green and White Class Flower -------- ' -------- White Carnation Cless Motto ----------------- Deeds, Not Words This is the end of our four years at S. H. S. and we realize that we will miss all the friendships and opporn tunities that we have taken aGVPntege of during the time that we have been here. The memories of them will always be remembered and treasured in our hearts. SENIOR CLASS POEM Kenny, the boy who lives in town, He always hes a smile. And when it comes to courtin' gels, He has everyone beat by a mile. Mary Ann, the cheerful gel of our class, Is a happy and mischievous lass. She's always ready to lend a hand, And is the lest of the Engebretson clan. Jim Gjertson, tall and lean, Lives Just east of town, And when it comes to basketball, This boy takes the crown. James Gurholt, a real swell lad, In his gray Chev. he loves to gad. A real basketball player is he, And outdoor movies he likes to see. From Silver Lake to the old swamp road, Dave has parked all over as I've been told. He never parks on highways, but picks a secluded spot, For he knows a little privacy sure helps Cupid a lot. Reuben Jenson, tall and slim, He is full of vigor pnd vim. When it comes to besketkall, He is the tallest of them all. In all things Art lent a hand. As a classmate he is really grand. A night owl he always will be, I'm sure with this you'll all agree. Carolyn--Carrots all the same gal. Though she's sort of quiet, Still waters run deep. She's everyone's pal. Alton was a busy boy, From basketball to prom king. The valedictorian of our class, And always had time to sing. Virginia is one whom everyone knows, And she was active in many things. She was selected for the D.A.R. award, And besides this,she sings. Eugene, tall and slim, Has a lot of fun in him. Manawa used to be his home, But soon in the Air Force he will roam. To school upon his faithful bike, Harry came each day, But seeing he is a senior now, He drives his Chevrolet. CLASS PROPHECY Madame Teckle Zuzu is gazing into her crystal ball. She is looking into the future 10 year to the year of 1965. The ball is becoming clear and now we see Kenneth ' Blom at his home with his family. Mr Blom is employed by Generel Electric. He is now second vice president of that company. He seems to be making a comfortable living. A new scene appears and we see Mary Ann i Engebretson walking down the street in New Orleans. She hops into her privat plane and is on her way home to her family in the urban area. Then she begins to prepare a meal for her eight chilereneSusan, Judy, James, Shirley, Carol, Peggy, Dicky and Brian. . We see Jim Gjertson has settled down and had eight children. He owns and runs his television repair shop. He seems to be very happy. Our next scene is a dress fashion show. Among ' the names famous to the designing world, we see one of our former classmates, Jim Gurholt. The mist is clearing again and we see David Holtebeck as the chief engineer in the new super-highway project that is going to run through Scandinavia. I guess he re- members how long it took to get from Scandinavia to Wau- paca. Next we see Reuben Jensen . playing basket- ball with a team called the Shorties. It is composed of fellows over 7 feet tall. Reuben is the tallest at 7'ls . The scene changes again and we see Art Krueger playa ing left field for the Braves. He lives in a twenty-five room house and he and his wife run around in a Cadillac. We look into the crystal ball and see a little reds headed secretary having a conference with the president of General Motors. This is Carolyn Larson. We always knew she would go right to the top; Next we Spot a copy of the New York Times that has headlines about Alton Oleonis becoming the youngest prese ident that Columbia University has ever hed. The scene changes and goes to Riverside Hospital at Waupeea where we see that Virginia hee hecome the head nurse. She has worhed here and done very well. Our next vision is of the General Metor's testing grounds located at Silver Lake. We see that Eugene Stein- bach has become the top test driver. He was the first man to drive the atomicwpowered automobile. We know find ourselves gazing at Harold Zewacki and his five husky sons. They are the owners of the Zawacki Construction and Roadehuilding Company, one of the big- gest compendes of it's kind. That takes care of the entire class of 1955 end we can now see that they have all done well for themselves. 61'14 lg him t 1 l n --g.;; V -. j that; Q96LASS WILL ..I' On behalf of the class of 1955, which. it has been declare ed must separate, we make this last will and testament. If any doubt is held about our soundness of mind, ewe wish 'to make it clear that doctors and psychiatrists have pro- nounced the class sound of mind,memory and understanding. We therefore wish to bequeath: First: To Mr. Lee,our love for gum chewing and small bits of paper in the assembly. Second: To Mr. Holm,we owe our ability to sleep in class. Third: To Mr. westenterger, we will our urge to argue over trifles. Fourth: To Mr. Hansen, our Janitor, we will all the dirt and grime we left behind. To the juniors we will our position as seniors and as lead- ers in 211 school activities. To the sophomores we will our ability to be on time and always have our lessons done. To the freshmen, we owe our love for getting into , all sorts of trouble. Our individual possessions are to be distributed as follows: Harold wills his Gresham end Pirnsmwood girls to Wile 11am J. and his right field position to Ronald S. Eugene Steinbaoh Hills his good behavior in English to Al, but not because he needs it.'He'slso Wills his seat be- side all the girls in speech to Rob Chadv. Virginia wills her book Seat in social prohlems to Kar- en B. She wills her letterswriting to Marlene E. Alton Olson wills his ability to get sway with murder in class to Royal N. He also wills his desk aoroSs from Louann to Otto M. Carolyn wills her Thursday nights to Diane, hoping she will remember the pest. Art wills his ping pong championships to Harlan Van Ma- tre. He also wills his night life to Emery J. Reuben wills his tsllness to Allan A. and his basket- ball skills to Eugene J. ' David H. Wills his oatohesz equipment to anyone who wants it. He wills his sense of humor to Louann S. Jim Gurholt wills his ability to drive car to Mervin H. for night-driving only. He owes his ability to work algae bra problems to his sister, Judy; Jim Gjertson wills his mischievous disposition to Gail R. He wills his height to all of the freshmen boys for they all need it. Mary Ann wills speech class to the birds and sweet mem- ories of this school to Levonne T. Kenneth Rlom wills his ability to dance to Dennis Era iokson. Kenny wills his good i?l behavior to all of the freshmen girls. In witness to these bestowals we set our signatures and seal to this on the 26th day of Max, 1255. V . 13+ hijhhn ijsfi ,4 x Q. M Vddr? Fr. jznffrxll KENNETH GENE BLOM I don't know .tw On April 9, 1937, the stark left a small 1 bun 1e of joy at the home of Clarence Blom. f He was named Kenneth Gene. He Spens his first 45:3; gix years at Hel1 lestad and his otlier at Scand- inavia Grade School. He increased his education by attending S.E.S. for the last 4 years. a; ,l His favorite actor and actress are James Stew- 15M x art and June Allyson He likes pie and dislikes ,7 wintemsk. His favorite drink is malted milk. His ; 1, favorite sport is basketball. He has participat H X ed in singing and basketball all 4 years. His favorite show was the Glen Miller Story . His favorite class is Algebra and favorite teacher is Mr. Holm. MARY ANN ENGEBRETSON By george . Liffzz3 . On April 8,1937, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Engee 9 .$' bretson were blessed with the arrival of a lit- tle girl. They named her Mary Ann. Lary Ann went to Wrolstad all eight years. She spent her high school days at Scandinavia. She was a cheerleader all 4 years and . captain her last 2 years. She participated in music all 4 years. She was president of her class as a sophomore and secretary and treasurer of the izm m.ituaent body as a senior. nuu': 1 thmm Her favorite actor is Marlon Brando. Her favorite actress is Jane Russell. Her favorite food and drink are southern fried chinken and milk. Basketball is her favou rite Sport.90n the Waterfront is her favorite movie, and her favorite song is Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White . Mary likes Milwaukee and dislikes wise cracks. Her favorite pastime is bowling. ' JAMES CRIN GJEBTSON Letis go On Decemrer 22,1937, the Stork left a baby boy gt the home of Mr. e Mrs. Orin Gjertson. He was named James Orin. Jim spent his first eight years 7 of , school at Wrolstad. His high school days have been Spent at Union Free. He played basketball all four years sand baseball two years. He participated in forensics two years. ' Jim lists basketball as his favorite Sport; His favorite food is lefsa while milk is his favorite drink. Jim's fgvor its class and teacher are Social Problems and Lr. Lee. Jimis favorite actor and actress are Marlon Brando and Audrey Hep- burn. He liked his senior year the best. He likes to sleep. as a pastime. Jim likes to work and he dislikes to go to speech class. JAMES ARTHUR GURHOLT Awh, I don't believe it On December 25, 1936, the stark pre- sented Mr. and hrs. Delmar Gurholt with a baby boy. They named him James Arthur. He attended the Peterson hill school for 8 years, then he entered Union Free where he has gone for the last h years.Jim has taken part in such school ,activities as baseball, basketball and forensics. He likes pie and milk. His favorite actress and actor are June Allyson and James Stewart. He liked the show Rear Window . His favorite song is Davy Crockett .Mr. Holm is his favorite teacher. He likes sports as a pastime. His ambition is to find a job. DAVID MARTIN HOLTEBECK l disagreeu f On August 12, 1937, Mr. and Mrs. Martin 3? Holtebeck became she parents of a baby boy, Ka thi whoa they named David Martin. David was born ,: u; liw, su- ' if s ixxt 1n Scandinav1a, Wisconsin. David went to Wrolstad Grade School for VAX. sw.:b eight years, and attended Scandy Union Free J iasm-wfxfor the last four years. David was class pres Mwnm?agk'ident.during his Junior year. He took part in Zahv- ' 3 many activities. He was in forensics, dramas . ev- ; :zza. tios,baseball and basketball. David's favorite syort is baseball. His favorite actor is Richard Widmark, and actress is Pat Crowley. His favorite food is oyster stew, and milk is his choice for drink. He likes free periods and dislikes English. His favorite show was Desiree . helody of Love is his favorite song, and his favorite pastime is Spending time. REUBEN DUANE JENSON H1 On December 29, 1937, the stark left a little baby boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jenson.He was named Reuben Duane. Reuben attended school at Wrolstad all 8 years. His high school days were Spent at U- nion Free. He has taken part in such activ- i' ities as Sports, forensics and chorus. He was vice president of the serior class. g3: a x. . C??er.;sx i Reuben's favorite actress and actor are M'L wuss! Ma ilyn honroe and Goraon thrae. He likes oy ster stew and dislikes sweet potatoes. His favorite Sport is basketball. Reuben likes to drink milk and his favorite pastime is sleeping. His favorite movie was The Greatest Show on Earth and his favorite song is Crazy Otto . ARTHUR EUGENE KRUEGER In a pig's eye . i On October 20, 193?, hr. and Mrs. Arthur 2 x Krueger became the proud parents of a bounc- . ;.L i ing baby boy. They named him Arthur Eugene. He got his first eight years of learning at Stoney Ridge, Blake Brook, and Manawa Grade Schools. In 1952 he enroSled at Scand-4 inavia High School where he completed his next four years of education. Arthur has been active in baseball, vol- leyball, forensics, dramatics, and he served the senior class as secretary and treasurer. His favorite actor and actress are Robert Wagner and Mona Freeman. Art likes to bowl and dislikes people who think they are big. His favorite food is chicken. His favorite song is Davy Crockett . He has no favorite teacher. CAROLYN LOUiSE LARSON , a.;0h, for heaven sakes - C? On July 20, 1937, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lara son were blessed with a baby girl whom they ; !'named Carolyn Louise. amt Carolyn Spent all eight years at Town- 'jEZEL..send Grade ichool. She finished her education ,1 ttt'vrat Union Free. She took part in many school activities such as singing and ensemble w,yx, class offices and School paper staffs. Carolyn says her favorite food is hot dish and her favorite drink is coffee. Her faVorite movie star are Marlon Brando and Susan Hayward. Her favorite movie was 3-Ring Circus end her favorite song is Melody of Love . She also admits that her favorite pastime is sleeping. She has no favorite teacher, but says English is her favorite cl;;s. ALTON THORPE OLSON Oh, well On March 17, 193?, the stark dropped a bomb on the home of Mr..and Mrs. Norman Olson. It was a boy and they named him Alton Thorpe. Alton attended the Scandinavia Grade V School for eight years and the Scandinavia High School for the next four years. He took 41. fzx7tkua part in music, basketball, baseball, dramatios A ,ut' izt? and forensics. His favorite sport is basketball.His fab MM;H,',; vorite movie stars are Marlon Brando and Debe i 577Vka bie Reynolds. He likes to drink milk and eat pie. He likes the show From Here to Eternity .H1s favorite singer is Eartha Kitt. His favorite class is Algebra. Smile 1s his favorite song. Alton likes summer vacation and dislikes peo ple who call him Ole. He plans to go on to school. X. VIRGINIA MARIE RASMUSSEN Oh, Gosh j?z 0n the 14th of February, 1937, Mr. and A37? Mrs. Anton Rasmussen became the proud parents iqui; of a baby girl. They named her Virginia Marie. a3 5;Vt She attended grade school at -Hellestad ttgf g and Torgerson. She had attended the Union VL; Free High School for the last four years.V1r- ginia has been active in music, dramatics, and forensics. In her senior year she was sel ected to receive the D. A 3. award; she was a1 so the 1955 prom queta. She lists chocolate cake as her favorite . food.Her favorite d.ink is milk. She has no favoritetteachers, but lists biology and social problems as her favorite classes. Her pet peeve 1s bossy people. Her favorite pastime is cooking and her plan for the future is nursing. EUGENE ARNOLD STEINBACH A penny saved is a penny earned On July 12, 1936, they stark dropped a baby boy in the home of Ervin Steinbach. They QE:, ,, named him Eugene Arnold. Eugene started his xi 'i' schooling at Little Creek and from there he i .' 9asgw went to Manawa, Wrolstad, St. Paul's Lutheran 3m eh m and Symco Grade Schools. He entered Manawa- ?'k 3 High School and finished at Scandinavia. He 7';;A went out for fottball at Manawa. .f His favorite movie stars are hob Hope and Marlyn Monroe. His favorite singer iRose- mary Clooney. His favorite class is sgeeoh and his favorite teacher was Mary Ellen Gami- ener. His favorite Sport is football.His fav- orite song is My Baby Don't Love Me No More . He liked the mov ie, The Paleface . Eugene dislikes being called Stoneboat , and his ambition is to be a auto bodyman. HAROLD JOSErH ZAWACKI What are you going to do toxight7 On July 11, 1936, the stork dropped a bundle of Joy at the home of Mr. and Mrs.John Zawacki. It was a baby boy which they named - Harold Joseph. Harold started at Sherman and thei fin- ished at Scandinavia Gra s School. He complet ed his education at Union Free.Wnile in high school he participated in basketball,baseball volleyball, and singing. His favorite pastime is basketball. His pet peeve is 'Someone that hasn't the drive of a toothpick'. His favorite class is Speech and his favorite teacher is Mr. Lee. He enjoyed his senior year the most .He said Betrayed was his favorite movie. His favorite movie stars are Tony Curtis and JAnet Leigh. W WM Wm . ? . u ' JUNIOR CLASS First Row: L to R Lavonne Twetan, Diane ErickSOn, Judy Gurholt, Karen Bestul, Louann Simonson. Second Row: hr. Holm Advisor, Albert Grenlie, Mervin Hansen, Duane Nygaard, David Nottleson, Hans Hansen, Will;am Jacobson. JUWQPR CLAQS HISTORY On ?eptember 2, 1952, sixteen excited free men entered the ioors of Scandy High for the first time. They elected as class officers the following: president- Hans Hansen, vice president- Dave Nottleson, secretary treasurerw Karen Bestul, and class advisor- Mr. Iee. Many of the boys took part in seorts, forene sics and singing, while the girls were active in singing and forensics. Louann was eledted a B team cheerleader. The following year, fourteen studious scphomores again en- tered Scandy High prepared for a year of study and fun. They e- 1ected as class officers: president- Duane Nygaard, vice prese ident- Judy Gurholt, secretary treasurer- Diane Erickson, and class advisor- Mr. Mestenberger. Many of the sephomore were ae gain active in sports,forensics and singing. Most of the girls were elected cheerleaders and Louann and Karen were in drama- ties. The Juniers were back again this year to start out another year of study. ;heygeletted the folloving class officers: pres- ident- Hens Hansen, vice president- Albert Grenlie, secretary- treasurere Louann Simonson, and class advisor- Mr. Holm. The Juniors were again active in forensics, Sports, sing- ing and dramatics. Louann , Hans and DaVe were in z-edramatics. Many of the girls took yart in cheerleading. Many of the jun- iors have been active 0n the CamLus Echo and Viking staffs for the p;st three years. r- wsup :- E i ' 2' ii , I 2 My all : I i r f Ia, '. :a. . , ; Muan. q 13,; I x g. ,, , , .- imgj . x Laii. ; 1 a j: tun, h 1J3 I. .- 2-3; a'. x j '- .,o l ' SOPHOnORE CLACS First Row: L to R Dennis Erickson, Linda Gjertson, Nancy Trinrud, Frank Hansen. Second Row: Harlan Van Matre, Bob Chady, William Nelsen, Otto Marquardt, hr. Westenberger adviser. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 8, 1953, eight shy freshmen . . entered Scandinavla High School. Two weeks later initiation was given by the seniors, which made us full-fledged members. The freshmen amass officers were presidentsHarlsn Van Ma- tre, vise pres;dent- William Nelsen, sebretary-treasgrer- Nancy Trlnrud. Nancy and Linda took part in forensica,and many participated in glee club and mixed chorus. Man? of the boys took part in sports. Our classiadvisor was VMrs. Keeney. , ' As sophomores we began another year at Union aFree High School. We elected William Nelson as presidents as vice president,we elected Frank Hansen, Dennis Erickson was elected.secretary and Otto Marqusrdt was elected as treasursr. In this year Harlan Vpn Matre, Bill Nelsen,Nan- cy Trinrud, and Linda Gjertson took part in forensics.L1ns da went to Madison where she received a B. This year as last many took part in singing and sports. Our class ad- visor was Mr. Westenberger. FRESHMEN CLASS First Row: L to R Marlene Eckhardt, Lois Melby. Cynthia Peterson, Nancy Johnson, Gail Ridley, Ann Trinrud, Klaudeen Grenlie, Second Row: Royal Nottleson, Ronald Snyder, Eugene Jole, Allen Abrahamson, Emery Jensen, Mr Lee Adviser. Va FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY On September 7, 195h, thirteen bewildered freshmen entered Scandinavia High School. We elected our class officers as follows: president- Cynthia Peterson, vice president - Gail Ridley, and secretary treasurer- Marlene Eckhardt. Near the middle of the year Joan Nelson left us so we are now twelve. All of.the freshmen participated in singing and most of us went out for forensics. Eugene Jole and Ronald Snyder in Ex- temporaneous Reading and Marlene Eckhardt 1n Serious Declam ation were chosen to represent Scandinavia 1n the conference forensic contest. Marlene Eckharat was elected a B team cheerleader; ' All in all many happy times took place and we will be hap- py to come back to Scandinavia High as sophmores next year. S.E.S. CARENDAR Segtember 7n Sohool started. 17w Initiation. Qgtober -- .3 '8w Conference Dramatics Contest at Gresham November 385- Teacher's convention at Milwaukee. 12- Carnival 23- Seniorts graduation pictures were taken. Decemggg 3- Basketball game with Tigerton here. 1h- Basketball game with Rosholt there. 17- Basketball game with Gresham there. 18- Christmas vocal program. 22- Christmas vacation starts. Januarx 3- SchOol resumes after vacation. 7- Basketball game with Mattoon there. lle Basketball game with Birnamwood here. 14- Basketball game with Bowler there. 20821- Semester exams. 21- Basketball game with Tigerton there. 28- Basketball game with Rosholt here. February - Basketball game with Gresham here. 8- Basketball game with Mattoon here, 11- Basketball game with Birnamwood there. 18- Basketball game with Bowler here. 24-25826- Basketball tournament at hanawa. 27- Tournament consolation with Bowler at Marion. March 15- Conference forensic meet here. Agril 1- High School activity banquet. 2- Tri-County Solo and Ensemble contest at Gresham. 2- Forensic conteSt at Stev6H5 Point. 16- From 21- Wolf River Valley Conference music contest at Hattoon. 22- Baseball game with Rosholt there. 26- Baseball game with Gresham there. 29- Baseball game with Mattoon here. 1:131 . 3- Baseball game with Birnamwood here. 6- Baseball game with Bowler there. 7+ Tri2County Chorus and Glee Club contest at Gresham. 10- Baseball game with Tigerton here. 14- Solo and Ensemble contest at Madison. 20- High School spring concert. 22- Baccalaureate. 26h Commencement exercises. 3 27- End of school. ..- .. w .... ...- w. u...-.,., ..,....-... . .... . -. GIRLS' GLEE CIUB First Row: L to R Carolyn Larson, Virginia Rasmussen, Lois Lmlby, Gail Ridley, Marlene Eckhardt, Nancy Johnson, Klaudeen Grenlie, hr. Westenberger director. Second Row: Diane Erickson, Judith Gurholt, Cynthia Peterson, Linda Gjertson, Ann Trinrud, Karen Bestul, Louann Simonson, Lary Ann Engebretson, Lavonne Twetan, Nancy Trinrud. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB 1- The Girls' Glee Club, mace up of l6 girls directed by Mr. Westenberger and accompanied by Nancy TriGEuG: made appearance at the Christmas party in Decembeem :2 in April and at Gresham in May. The Girls' G.w ceived AG ratings at both Mattoon and ;53!;V Some of the songs which the girls sang during the past,year were: 0 Lord We Sing Thy PraiseG Wynken, Flkaen and Nod and Where E58 You WalkG. 4A. BOYS' GLPE CLUB First Row: NL to RN hr. Westenberger director, Ronald Snyder, Eugene Jole, David thtleson, Harlan Van hatre, Royal Nettleson, Emery Jensen. Second Row: Kenneth Elam, Harold Zawachi, Alton Olson, Duane Nygaard, William Nelspn, dens E sen, Dean: 8 Br ickson, James Gurholt. POYS' GLEE CLUP ahappoy's Glee Club had 15 members this yean,ghe boys 'eang at the Christmas party in December, at Magm6.g in Ae pril end at Gresham in May. The club received a B rating at both Mattoon and Gresham. Some of the songs sung by the Poys' Gleei$lub this year were: hNow Thank We All Our Cod Hallagof Ivy ,and A11 Praise and Thanks to Thee . Mr. Weatenberger was the director and Jag? Gurholt was the accompanist. LIXED CHORUS First Row: L to R Ronald Snyder, Duane Nygaard, Eugene Jole, Carolyn Larson, Virginia RaSmussen, Lois Melby, Gail Ridley,Marlene Eckhardt, Nancy Johnson, Klaudeen Grenlie, Nancy Trinrud, Royal Nottleson, Emery Jensen, Mr. Westenberger director. Second Row: David Nottleson, Kenneth Blom, Harold Zawachi, Harlan Van Matre, Alton Olson, Diane Erickson, Judy Gurholt, Cynthia Peterson, Linda Gjertson, Ann Trinrud, Karen Bestul, Louann Simonson, Mary Ann Engebretson, Lavonne Twetan, Hans Hansen, James Gurholt,Dennis Erickson, William Nelsen. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus consisting of 15 boys and 16 girls , was directed by Mr. Westenberger. Nancy Trinrud was the accompanist. The mixed chorus made it's first appearance a? the annual Christmas party in December. The conference meet was held at Mattoon, on April 21. Our chorus received an 3A rating. The Tri-County Music Festival was held at GWesham on May 7. Our chorus received another A rating. The songs sung by the chorus durrng the past year in- clude: All Praise to Thee . Tiritomhan, and Summer Suns . . , CAmkUS ECHO STAFF First Row: L to R Gail Ridley, Ann Trinrud, Cynthia Peterson, Klaudeen Grenlle; harlene Eckhardt. Second Row: Dennis Erickson, Diane Erickson, Judy Gurholt, Harlan Van hatre, Linda GJertson, Nancy Trinrud, Emery Jensen. CAMPUS ECHO In the middle of the school year the editorship of . the schodl paper, The Campus Echo , changed from the ed- itor to the assistant editor, who chose en entirely new staff. It takes a while to catch on to the new Job of man aging a paper, but after one gets started the Work is ac- tually fun. The Campus Echo staff collects student and alumni news which is published together wimnhthe editor- ials and a little outside gossip which everyone follows very closely. The paper is sent to other schools, to s- lumni and distributed among the students of the school. The issue, which is published every six weeks, is always looked forward to by the students. There'is much concen- tration and hard work connected with the paper and it takes considerable time but,all in 011, it is good school project which every school should have. s PROl-i The annual event of the Juniors and Seniors of Scandina- via High School is the prom, which is held at the Community Hall. This yearis prom was held on April 16. The prom is the tap event of the high school students. It was a huge success this year. The music was furnished by Stan Nese and his band. The theme song was helody of Love . The' hall was decorated in green and white streamers dropped from the ceiling. The walls were decorated with silhouettes. There was an arch way leading to the dance floor. The floor was sur- rounded by a fence of pine boughs. . Alton Olson was the king; he chose Virginia Rasmussen as his oueen. The court consisted of: Maryann Engebretson, Reuben. Jenson, Carolyn Larsonu Jim Gurholt, Louann Simonson, David Holtebeok, Karen Bestul and Hans Hansen. The chaperones for the evening were: Mr. and hrs. Norman Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Rasmussen and Mr. A.0. Lee. CHEERLVADERS a to m Mary Ann Engebretson, Louann Simonson, Marlene Eckhardt, Diane Erickson, Judy Gurholt, Karen Bestul. CARNIVAL On the night of November 12, a gala event :WWtook place at the Scandinavia High School. This event was the annual high school carnival. A large crowd,' turned. out to see the students put on a good program As usual the station, BLOW ani PLOW-TV, out on a laugh- filled' program of music and plays. Ehe grogram went over well with the audience. The master of ceremonies was David Hbltebeck'. ' After the program the crowd eniomed a veryyat lively evening of games, which included the hooa-la dart game fiehpond and the fascinating turtle game. 'W The candy stand and the Junk stand grovea very profitable. The thee.tre downstairs ran two showings of Abbot and Cos- tello Andy Panda, and 1oody Woodpecker. Wonderful food was servec for the many people at the Duck Inn . r 35? 3 1 ; I FORENSICS First Row: u tom Ronald Snyder,Roya1 Nottleson, Emery Jensen, Eugene Jole, Gail Ridley, Louann Simonson, Virginie. Rasmussen. Second Row: Duane Nygaard, Billy Nelsen, Karen Bestul, Ann Trinrud, Klaudeen Grenlie, Nancy Trinrud, Lois Melby. Third Row: . David Nottleson, Cynthia Peterson, Judy Gurholt, Linda Gjertaon. Fourth Row: Pastor Larson, Harlan Van Metre, Alton Olson, Jim Gurholt, Art Krueger, David Holtebeck. v FORENSICS This year there were twenty four students Who took part in forensics. The following are the winners of the preliminary contest and they represented us at the con- ference meet: gerious Declametiens- Louann Simonson and Marlene Eck- ardt Eymorous Declametions- Karen Pestul and L1nde.G,1ertson. NoneOriLginei Gration- Art Krueger and Judy Gurholt. Four Minutets eech- Jim Gurholt and Harlan Van Metre. Extemporaneoue eading- Eugene Jole and Ronald Snyder. Extemporaneoua Sgeeking- Alton Olson and David Holtebeck. Original OratLone illiem Nelsen and Virginia Rasmussen. At the conference meet ,which was held at Scandinavia on March 16, Scandinavia won the trophy by amassing a to- .tal of 38 points. Tigerton was runnerup with a total of 37 points. , . Three students received starred A's. They were-: Eon Olson, Linda Gjertson and Harlan Van Metre. Four par eci- pants received A's. They were Tudy Gurholt, Louann Sim- onson,W1111am Nelsen and David Holtebeck. These seven went to Stevens Point where Louann Simonson and Linda GJertson received A's. Louann and Linda then went on to Sadison where Louenn received an A, and Linda received -a ---..-..-W DRALATICS CL to R First Row-- David Nottleson, Louann Simonson, Virginia Rasmussen, David Holtebeck. Second Row-- Rev. Larson coach, Art Krueger, Hans Hansen, Alton Olson, Harlan Van Maire. I U ' ERA: ATICS ' The BishOp's Candlesticks , a onebact glay, writ- ten by Norman thinnel was presented by the Scandinavia High School in the cghference dramatics contest on hov- ember 1 at Gresham. hg received an A rating which meant we would present it in Stevens Point. This play was founded on an incident in Victor Hu- go's novel, Les Liserables . It takes place in France' at the beginning of the last century. The bishOp,who is the main character, is very kind and helps others in every way possible, which his sister thinks he carriEv too far. A thief comes and after being fed and given a place to sleep, runs off with the candlesticks.He is caught and brought back. The bishOp Saves him from the gendanmes by saying he is his friend and that he gave the thief his candlesticks. The thief breaks down and is convinced that there are good people in the world. The cast includes: Bishop - --- -- 'Alton Olson Thief -------------------- Harlan Van matre Persome' ------------------ Louann Simonson Marie ------------------ Virginia Rasmussen Sergeant of Gendarmes-ee ------ Art Krueger Gendarmes ----------------- David Holtebeek David Nottleson Hans Hansen The director was Pastor Larson. A,3+.-p. MT; .43.. ?..Ea... .2414qu T 9::.:::. , l. I II I T T T I I I I II .I .'I .7 H. x Y .T T T m 3- i-m, . T x htnu-IE-u-umzp! ..T H. .. . . $13? .. ......n... ........ ......... ......E: EDALL PAS Dennis Erickson, Hans Hansen, TL to RT Jim Gjertson. Harold Zawacki, William Jacobson. Davi6 Holtebeck, First Row Second Row , Harlan Van Matre, Otto Marquardt Holm. der, Albert Grenlie, Mr. Eugene Jole, William Nelsen Arthur Krueger, Ronald Sny BASEBALL GAMES lehwl955- AMHERST EDGES SCANDY On September 23,195h Soandy went to Amherst and lost a close game, 8 to 6. ZaWacki led Scendy with a dou- ble and a single. Damrau had a double and two singles for Amherst. , TbTAL. . . . . . . RUNS ' HITS ERRORS Scandy- 6 9 2 Amherst- 8 7 2 ' SCANDY TAKES ROSHOLT On April 21, 1955, Scandy traveled to Rosholf and won by a score of 10 to 2.. Holteheck led Scandy with 1?x dou- bles. For Rosholt Malgk had two singles. Hansen N89 the winning pitcher. TOTAL. .9f-ii. . .RUNS HITS ERRORS Scandy- 1V 10 ll 3 Rosholt- 2 3 l SCANDY WINS OVER GRESHAM On April 26. 1955, Scandy'traveled to Gresham to win by a score of 5 to h. Hansen and Zawacki led Scandy with two hits apiece. Price led Gresham with three hits. Jim Gurholt was the winning pitcher. TOTAL. . . . . . . RUNS HITS ERRORS Scandy5 5 7 1 Gresham; 4 - 8 l MATTOON WINS OVER SCANDY On April 29,1955, Mattoon played Scandy and won by a score of 1A to 8. Hansen led Scandy with a single and a double. Marten was the winning niteher. TOTAL. . . . ... . RUNS HITg ERRORS Scandy5 8 7 2 Mattoon- 1h 9 O SCANDY GOES 14 INNINGS TO WIN On May 3, 1955,81rnamwood came to Scandy to play 14 innings and lose 9 to 8. Jacorson lead Scandy with 3 hits. Hansen was the winning oitcher. .- TOTAL. . . . . . . RUNS HITS ERRORS Scandy- 9 12 2 Birnamwood9 8 13 2 BASKETBALL TEAM Frdnt Row: L to R Kenneth Blom, Hans Hansen,J1m GJertson, Alton Olson, Jim Gurholt, William Jacobson Second Row; Dennis Erickson, Harlan Van Matre, Reuben Jenson, Harry Zawacki. Third Row: Eugene Jole. Allan Abrahamson, David Nottleson, Coach Mr. Holm Otto Marquardt, Billy NelSen, Royal Nottleson. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE SCANDY 50 .........l. Alumrg 57 SCANDY 607 ---------- Rosholt 45 SCANDY 100 ------ Fox V5 Z.R.-NSCANEM 7 ---------- Gresham 52 SCANDY 4L --------- TigeVa .M .VSCANDX 356 --------- Mattoon6 SCANDY 35 ---------- Rosh5u t54 SCANDY 5O ----- i1 Birnamwood 78 SCANDY 49 ---------- Gresham 48 SCANDY 52 ----------- Bowler 48 SCANDY 39 ---------- Mattoon 56 SCANDY 67 -------- Wild Rose 61 SCANDY 51 ------- Birnamwood 6O SCANDY 57 -------- Weyauwega 64 SCANDY 73 ----------- Bowler-86 SGANDY 67 --------- Shiocton 45 SCANDY 96 --e---- Fox Valley 43 SCANDE 48 ----------- Bowler 46 SCANDY 54 --------- Tigarton 61 'Record: Won 9; Lost lOl 'TKE SQUKD ALTON OLSON-Sr. F, 6'2 . He was a good rebounder. His ability will be missed. . KENNETH BLOM Sr. F, 5'7 . He was a reliable man.He was handy to have around. gig GURHOLT Sr. F, 5'106 . He was a good rebounder with a lot of drive and hustle He will be missed. JIM GJERTSON Sr. C, 6 3 . High scorer for the year. He was made honorary captain. His all- around ability will be hard to re- place. REUBEN JENSON Sr. C, 6'4 . A valuable man to have around. He could really haul down the rebounds. . HAROLD ZAWACKI Sr. G, 5'7 . A real fiery little guard. He was a handy man to have around. HANS HANSEN Jr. G, 5'9 . A good guard that can really handle the ball. He should reach his peak next year. WILLIAM JACOBSON Jr. G, 5'6 . A real scrappy guard. Second high scorer for the year. Should really be a star next year. DENNIS ERICKSON Soph. G, 5'6 . A good A-team pr08pect. With a little more experience he should develop into a good ballplayer. HARLAN VAN mATRE Sogh. F, 5' 9 . He has a good start. He should develOpw into a good ballplayer 1n the years to come. SCANDINAVIA RASKETPALL SFASON 24:: 52. SCANDY LOSES TO ALUNNI Scandy lost the annual game with the Alumni 57 toSO. There was a questioned time mix-up, but fun was had by all. Gjertson led Scandy with 17 and J. Mork had 24 for the a- lumni. SCANDY DRUPS FOX VALLEY Scandy walked over Fox Valley by a 100 to 51 score. GJertson led Scandy with 26 followed by.Jacobson and Blom with 16 and 1h respectively.Look led Fox Valley with 20.The Bees won 35 to 1h. TIGERTON DEFEATS SCANDY IN OPENER On December 3. 1954, Scandy was defeated by Tigerton 56 to an, in the conference opener. Gjertson led Scandy with 16 followed by Olson with 10. Koepke led Tigerton With 1h. The Bees lost their opener 41 to 20. SCANDY SUFFERS SECOND LOSS Scandy was defeated by Rosholt 54 to 35 for their sec- ond defeat. Jacobson led Scandy with 10 and Malek scored 17 for Rosholt. The pees 10st 26 to 13. SCANDV WINS THRILLER FROM GRESHAM Scandy fought hard and won a thriller from Gresham by one point. 49 to us, Hanson led Scandy with 13, while the leader for Gresham was Schultz with 17. The Bees lost 44 to 28. - MATTOON DROPS SCANDY Scandy lost a crucial game to Mattoon by.a 56 to 39. Marten of Nattoon scored 15 points in the third quarter and eventually wound up with 19. Hanson led Soandy with 16. The Bees lost a close game b6 to 34. BIRNAMWOOD EDGES OUT SCANDY At Scandy on January 11, 1955, Birnamwood edged out Scandy in a hard fought contest, 60 to 51. It was a hard fought game in the first half and only in the third quar- ter did Birnamwood pull out in front. Hansen and Olson were high for Scandy with 19 and 12 points respectively. Smith and Gilray were high for Pirnamwood with 24 and 17 respectively. The Bees lost 39 to 28. .IROWLERITIPS SCANDY IN HIGH SCORING BATTLE At Fowler on January 14, 1955. Scandy was defeated in a high scoring game 86 to 73. It was a good game with. both teams moving the ball very fest.Kerstner of Fowler was high man for the evening With 32 points. Olson and Gjertson with 19 and 18 respectively. The Pees were bad- ly beaten 59 to 17. SCANDY AGAIN ROCKS FOX VALLEY In another basketball contest with Fox Valley Scandy drubred the latter by the score of 96 to b2.Scandy used all of their men and everyone scored. Jacobson and Gure holt led Scandy with 22 and 18 respectively. Look had 15 for the opposition. The bees won the first contest u0-25. TIGERTON AGAIN TIPS SCANDY At Tiserton. in the second meeting of the two clubs, Soandy was edged 61 to 5h. Olson led Scandy with l6,while Hirt and Damrau led Tigerton with 19 and 15 respectively. The Fees lost 53 to 26. SCANDY ROUTS ROSHOLT Scandy-routed Rosholt 60 to MS at Scandy. This game saw four of Rosholt men go out on fouls. Malek led Ros- holt with 11. Jacobson, Gjertson and Hansen led Scandy with 21, 15 and 13 respectively. The Bees lost 37 to 15. SCANDY EDGES GRESHAM In another thriller, Soandy edges Gresham, 57 to 56. It Was the second time in the season that Scandy had beaten Gresham bv one point. Gfertson led Soandy with 26.Henke led Gresham with 17. The Rees lost a clOse game 30 to 2b. MATTOON DUNPS SCANDY Mattoon again edged Soandy by a score of 66 to 53. The leading scorer for Scendy was GJertson with 12. Egging had 26 for Mattoon. The Fees lost ho to 18. BIRNAMWOOD TROUNCRS SCANDY In a record breaking game, Birnamwoed trounced Scandy 78 to 50. Gilray of Birnamwood broke the conference scoring record held by Jack Krull formerly of Pirnamwood.The former record was 43. Gilray now holds the record with Q7.GJerteon led Scandy with 23. The Fees lost h8 to 29. SCANDY TIPS BOWLER IN CONwERENCE FINALE In the conference finale Scandy tipped Powler,52 to 48. Jacobson, Hansen and Gjertson led Scendy, with 13,13 and 12 respectively, while Kerstner had 20 for Powler. The Fees lost the first contest A6 to 28. TOURNAMEN T SCANDY TIPS WILD ROSE In the tournament opener at Manawa, Scandy defeated Wild Rose by the score of 67 to 61. It was a close game all of the way and only in the last quarter did Scandy pull out ahead. Gjertson led Scandy with 25 followed by Jacobson w1th 16. High man for Wild Rose was Attoe With 2h. SCANDY LOSES CLOSE ON? TO 'WEGA In the second contest of the tournament Scand lost a close battle to Weyauwega 64 to 57. Culver and Pillington had 23 and 22 respectively to lead 'Wesa. Gjertson had 20 followed by Olson with 16 to lead Scandinavia. . SCANDY TROUNCES SHIOCTON In the last tournament contest played at Manawa,Scans. dy trounced Shiocton 67 to u5. This meant Scandy could go to Marion to compete for the consolation honors. Gjertson and Hansen led Scandy with 18 and 1h respectively. Ratsch led Shiocton with 2h. SCANDY WINS CONSOLATION HONORS At Marion, 1n the battle for consolation honors, Scandy squeezed out a ha to 46 victory over Bowler. Again it was a battle down to the wire. GJertson led . Scandy with 28. Matz was high for Bowler with 22. I lwtlulllltln, mu tillluh , H .1 LI: HHHHHHPZT; r jv - 6s '1': Vj't u .1 '5 - i4; ' H9 Elli! VOLLEYBALL TEAM Front Row: L.to 3. Hans Hansen, Art Kreuger, Jim Gjertson, Reuben Jensen, Alton Olson, Jim Gurholt. Second Row: Kenneth'Blom, Albert Grenlie, Coach Mr. Holm, Dennis Erickson, Harry Zawachi, Third Row: Allan Abrahamson, Ronald Snyder, Harlan Van Matre, Billy Nelson. VOLLEYBALL In the fall of 1954, our record was 8 victories and 9 defeats. The volleyball tournament was held at Birnamwood on March 25. In the first match the Vikings defeated Rosholt 2 games to 0. In the second match Scandy defeated Tigerton 2 games to l. Scandmnevia played Birnamwood in the third match and they beat them 2 games to 1. In the championship matches Scandy lost 2 matches to Gresham. Gresham won each match by winning 2 games to Scandy's l. PING PONG TOURNAhENT The tournament Was run on a single elimination basis, except the semi-finals and the finals which were the best 2 out of 3 matches. Art Krueger survived as the champion of the tournament. t The score of the championship series was: ' Art Krueger Albert Grenlie Game 1 21 19 Game 2 21 19