University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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T II K It I S It UNIVERSITY II M. II S C II O O I. I I. A : : “Psychic. On rung numlxT three is Mildred King, who, also, has left the school, and at the bottom is Adacharlottc Pagenkopf. The next series of steps, the Junior year, is headed by Richard Rupp, and placed on the succeeding steps arc Ernest Estes, another ‘dear departed’. Boh Spaeth, and Peggy Christison. The last and highest level is labeled Senior Year. The leader of this ladder is not clear. 11c has not ap|xared in the cards until now, yet he is not a newcomer in the class. “Maybe I can help you”, said Hod. I think I remember the president that vear. David Me—M I on’t tell me! Don’t tell me! I see it all now, said the woman quickly. The leader is David MeNVethy. He is followed by Jim McMillan. Next in line is Boh Spaeth, and last is John Hcdback. Madame (Colleen closed the deck of cards with an air of finality. Harold thanked her and hurried out. The attendant handed him his hat. coat, hut kept everything that happened to lx in the pockets. Harold walked out into the bright sunlight. Tlie Last Will anti T estament o t tlie Class ol 1954 WE. the Seniors of University High school, being conceited enough to believe ire are of sound mind and body, do hereby relinquish our few claims to fame to the following persons: Maleic Plank leaves Jane l iDu and goes home to weep. Bill Kicbcrt gives his model “T to Florence Mcllcn and Ev Meyers. Boh Spaeth wills his Beau Bruminel gallantry to Lindlcy Sullivan. Patty Gradwohl gives James and the new Packard to the hitch-hikers. Henry Blumbcrg wills his ability to box to the kangaroos. Jim Caldwell leaves his thanks to Alfred Bathke for lessons in how to get his woman. Gordon Bricrly bequeathes his ability to understand science to Christian Rondcstvcdt. Anne Boardman leaves her father to run the school for another twenty years. Peggy Christison wills her wim, wigor, and witality to Helen Ciould. Gould Johnson gives his extraordinary watch to Gordy Sinclair, so now Gordy has no excuse for Ixing late to chemistry. Henry Bardin leaves his paint box anti posters to the Art Club. Agnes Schaaf wills her grace and success in toe dancing to Laurinc Tibbetts. Boh DeMott leaves his complexion to the Palmolive Soap Company after careful consideration. Bud Johnson, who bequeathes his conquests in Northrop and Oak Hall to Bill Rhodes, now wants Martha back. Bess Parrish leaves her blonde loveliness to Ruth Ellison. Dorothy Nelson wills the arranging of taxi service in the afternoon to Margaret Macoubrey. Genevieve Corrigan bequeathes her constant and cheery whistle to Mr. Sunderman with which he may call the Glee Club to order. Judith Odell wills her ability to sew to Jean Mowery. Marshall Goodsill leaves his unbroken record of honor roll grades to Paul Ramstad. Alice l-awson bequeathes her ultra-sophistication to Betty Kuchn. Dave MeNVethy gives the Senior class presidency to whoever is able to sway the vole by foul means or fair. Ruthc Rosenholtz wills her unrutllcd calm anil unequaled line to Lois Peterson. Jean Horner leaves the French class with all A's. Betty Comfort wishes the trials and tribulations of the editor on next year's Bisbila victim. I I I7|

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T II E II I S II I I, A : U N I V E R S I T Y II I ; II S C II O O L Class H istory HOI) Gilmore walked aimlessly down a narrow street. At each yard he progressed. people stopped, stared, anil wondered, for I fod was deep in thought, and he wore a pained expression on his usually suave face. As if by chance a sign waving in the sunlight caught his eye: “Madame Colleen, Prognosticator.” Hm, a fortune teller.” murmured Harold with all his wisdom of the years spent at University High School. (This is not a paid advertisement—just plain loyalty.) His thoughts, the aforementioned phenomenon, had been harboring on the subject of his Alma Mater, and the sign was the stimulus of an idea. Hod was straining himself to an extreme. As if drawn by a supernatural power he entered the dimly lighted rooms of Madame Colleen, Prognosticator. An attendant relieved him of his hat, coat, and money. 1 lod entered the austere presence of Madame Colleen. Sit down, commanded a deep voice. Hod sat down hurriedly. Facing him was a small, wrinkled, old woman, dressed in the habitual costume of the followers of her profession. Before her, on a small table, lay a pack of dirty cards which she shuffled dextrously. You wish to know something of the past history of University High School's graduating class of 19?4, I understand, continued the fortune teller. I lod nodded. Madame Colleen dealt the cards, face up. on the table. The cards show me the existence of six ladders, each placed on a higher level than its predecessor. These ladders arc labeled. The lowest is called the seventh grade, is it not? “Mum hm,” said Harold blankly. Madame Colleen seemed to have lost the thread of the history at that moment. She closed her eyes, opened them again and concentrated deeply on the cards before her. “I seem to sec an indistinct figure at the top of this ladder,” she finally continued. “Ah, I recognize it now—Betty Boyd heading the seventh grade. The second rung holds Dorothy Stark, and next is Carol TurnadifT. She has since left the institution. Again she hesitated, anil said slowly. “I see a rather large person on the last step. 11c seems to be shouting. 'Boom, Boom, Boom’,—John Hcdback,” she finished triumphantly. Hod heaved a sigh, but Madame Colleen remained in a motionless |x sition, gazing intently at the cards, groping for a last view of the history. She spoke. It comes more clearly to me, now. The second ladder represents the eighth grade. And speaking rapidly, as a schoolboy reciting his lesson, (some schoolboys, anyhow), Heading this ladder is Dorothy Stark, followed by Carol Turnacliff, Bill Glenn, and Dorothy Rosenwald. The cards show the presence of a third ladder. I sec something of eggs,—eggs anil butter. Ah, Freshman year! The dull monotone continued after a slight pause. I hear soft singing.” “That’s me—I mean, I, said Harold brilliantly. “No, no, interrupted the prognosticator, inifutiently, “it is another boy with light hair who heads the third ladder. Bill Glenn. And again Carol Turnacliff appears in the cards, and Dorothy Rosenwald makes her second appearance. I am beginning to recognize these people more clearly. She spoke too soon, for a shadow of doubt crossed her countenance. “I cannot place the occupant of the last rung. He is tall, unassuming, anil very quiet. Skip it, contributed Hod blithely. Madame Colleen ignored him. “The boy is Boh Stevenson. The next ladder is titled Sophomore Year. The top rung is occupied by Bob Gates. An easily recognized figure, now, is in the second place, Carol Turnacliff.” The fortune teller passed her hand before her eyes, and frowned. “How do you feel?” asked Hod. I 16 1

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T II K it I S It I L A : UNIVERSI T V II 1 ; II S C II O O I. Marguerite Brawlcy wills her ability to take charge of a household to the feminine world in general. Marjorie Tyler gives her typical American girl appearance to Virginia Mickcl. Dorothy Roscnwald leaves her basketball technique to Alice Gortner. Jack Hughes liequeathcs his baritone voice to the physics prac it bothered all year. Jim McMillan leaves without finding out where to get hold of Connie. Bob Stevenson wills his dignity to (Jordy Sinclair. Shelby Lictzkc leaves her femininity and reserve to Natalie Kuchn and Jean McGee. Stanley Miller leaves June Little to any lucky boy who can get her. Frances Erickson leaves her timidity to Charles Levinson. Connie Holladay gives the line on which she strings her men to Ruth Shellman. Dick Pratt bestows his record of automobile accidents on Paul McGee. Betty Jane Frantz leaves her paint box to Ruth Kittlcson. Julian Scrrill leaves his dignified silence to Bud McCarthy. Margaret Shippec leaves Phyllis Wesley to uphold the honor of having a history “prof in the family. John Hcdback relinquishes his blustering chatter and power of interruption to Betty Hedback. Hod Gilmore reluctantly presents the baton to Sam Williams. Carolmay Morse wills her sweetness to Mar)’ Miller. Marianne Bcnsongivcs St Thomas to Rosy Mills, Gordon Gooch leaves his way-with the'Sophrtmorc girls to Bob Reuter. Bill Glenn decides against leaving the Glee Club his voice and goes from the institution in disgrace. Bob WicthofT presents his aloofness to Tom 1 lardcastle. An Franscn bestows his record for sleeping in class on Dick McGee. Betty Boytl leaves her pleasing disposition and personality to a close second, Betty Mack. Harold Pcpinsky confers his absent mindedness on George Firestone. Harry Wilmcr and George Primcau arc so absorbed in their interest in medicine and radio respectively, they haven’t time to leave anything. Betty Palmer wills her ability to wear clothes to Zomah Hibbard. Helen Pcisch leaves the ice cream stand thankfully, and hides the key. Mary Cummins leaves Adinc Bcuhring behind. Mary Jane Nordland hopes the Glee Club tenor section can manage without her. Bill Klein keeps on growing in hopes of being Christy’s second. Bol Gates leaves the basketballs in vain regret that he didn't get away with them. Pauline Kozberg turns the fifth hour study over to June Little. Mary Cullum bequeathes her acting ability and sense of humor to Jean Bcddall. Dick Rculcr wills the cage and all the duties connected with it to Don Lampland or whoever will take it. Stewart Swenson leaves Marcia Gould, Jean Moorhouse, and other Freshmen admirers. Dolores Schaaf wills her voice to anyone in need of a drag with Archie. John Harding and Chester Smith will the chess board to anyone who is interested, and has a high enough I. Q. to play. Mary TufTrcc bequeathes her art ability to Barbara Satterlee. Helen Barry leaves her operetta success to Doris Sloven. William Hilkcnc leaves his massive frame to the Art Gallery. Jack Kuchn leaves several “love affairs behind, and goes in search of more. Mat Waddell leaves his pull in the library to Jack Andrews. Adacharlottc Pagcnkopf and Janet James leave the Girls' Club Cabinet and Council duties to a Junior willing to carry the load. Carl Wartchow leaves his football prowess to Dick Parrish. f 18 1