University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1946 volume:

THE B I S B I L A 1946 • I • • � . •••. • i • • tt • i • •• in - • i • • Reported Missing_____________ Age shall not dim the glory of his youth: Time shall not frost his brow nor chill his breath. He is free of hope and fear, he is free of living — And death itself has made him free of death. And farther yet. beyond the bounds of morning Far past the circling dark lies like a sea The unrippled deep on deep of clear gold iight The windless ocean of eternity. AUDREY ALEXANDRA BROWN X 2 can be any 3iven quantity. In this book it represents the indomitable spirit which pervades throughout U. High in its students, teachers, classes, and odd moments of relaxation. This exuberance, congeniality, and industry which form U. High's personality have been embodied in the memories of the year recorded on the following pages: 75o | .M6 U 55 W L C M C FACULTY SENIOR . . CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS . FEATURE 5- 8 9-16 17-21 22-32 33-42 43-52 Staff Co-Editors . . . . Evelyn Sexton, Jo Liebenberg Business Manager ........ Ted Rauen Faculty .................... . . Mary McManama Senior ................................. Jeanne Lauer Class....... .Tom Schafer. Lyle Haberiand Organization . .Elaine Greenstein Sports................... ... .Jerry Baer. Bob Alexander Feature........................................Liz Burn Art Staff . . . Janet Rylander, Johanna Schmalhorst 't 3C BF l'wS = I7XI1TI| MR. ANDERSON ond MR. CURTIS Administration Dr. G. Lester Anderson's five years as director at University High School have been difficult ones, helping the students enter a world at war. Now his job is still difficult, but more pleasant, as he prepares students for a future in a peaceful world. His aid and understanding will be invaluable in the decisive years ahead. Though a native of Nebraska. Dr. Anderson received his M.A. degree at the Colorado State College of Education, and his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. Next year he will be teaching here at the University in the College of Education. This will be a great loss, for his closeness to the students and his interest in all their problems has made him an important part of University High School. University High School was happy to have Mr. James L. Curtis return this year as Assistant Director after serving three years in the U. S. Navy. Before he left he occupied the same position, and was a favorite with the students because he was so much a part of them. He has a real understanding of U. High's problems, for he has been here as both a student and a teacher. This is Miss Nygaard’s first year at University High School, but she has proved equal to the many problems the girls have brought to her as their advisor. She has also found time to be State President of the English section of the M.E.A. Mr. Walter Johnson returned from the U. S. Navy to fill his old position of Personnel Director. His place was formerly occupied by Mr. Clayton Gjerde. who is now Personnel Director at the University of Chicago. It is fortunate to have in so important a position a man like Mr. Johnson, who is familiar with University High School’s problems, and is interested in the individual student. The school nurse. Miss Vavra, has stood by in sickness and in health. She has taken care of students' illness, and seen them through the terrors of Health Service. Mrs. Wood and Miss Nyquist are indispensable to University High School. In addition to the general office work, they take care of the countless small things about a school that go unnoticed unless they are left undone. Already taking charge in Mr. Curtis' place is Mr. R. Iverson who has recently been discharged from the Army. STANDING: Mi� � Nygaard, Mr. W. Johnson, Mm V � ro. SITTING: Mrs. Wood. Mm Nyquist. 6 TOP ROW: Mr. McCutchcon, Mr. Carl . Mr. Andtrion, Mr. Schunert, Mr. Phillip . Mr. Nelson, Mr. Sehrupp. 2nd ROW: Mm Kragnctt. Mit Burl, Mis TrandeH, Miu Birkmaicr. Mr. Ntcktrton, Mr. 0. Johmon. BOTTOM ROW: Mist West, Mu Bruggcr, Mr . Bncland, Mr . Lund. Mi� Daly, Mu Oraiton, Mis Riley. Mr. Carlson: Head of English Department: English VI; Advisor, Senior Class. Miss Draxton. Mrs. Maloney. Mr. Burton: English V; Advisor. Bisbila. Mrs. Brieland: English III: English IV. Miss Daly: English I; English III: Advisor. Campus Breeze. Miss Nygaard: English I: Advisor. Girls' Club: Advisor. Acme. Dr. Wesly: Head of History Department. Miss West: World History: World Problems: Advisor. Sophomore Class. Miss Brugger: U. S. History: Advisor. Junior Class. Mr. Phillips: Social Studies I: Social Studies II: Social Studies III: Advisor. Seventh Grade. Miss Birkmaie(: Head of Language Department: Spanish I; German I; German II; German III: German IV: Russian; Advisor. German Club: Advisor, Russian Club. Miss Trandeff: Spanish I; Spanish II; Spanish III; Spanish IV; Advisor, Spanish Club: Advisor. Pep Club: Advisor. Ninth Grade. Miss Kragness: French I; French II; French III; French IV; Advisor. French Club. Mr. K. Anderson: Head of Science Department; Science I; Science III. Mr. Schrupp: Physics; Fusion of Sciences; Advisor. Science Club. Mr. Boortz: Science II; Aeronautics; Advisor. Eighth Grade. Mr. D. Johnson: Head of Mathematics Department: Algebra: Solid Geometry; Trigonometry: Advisor. Ninth Grade; Advisor. Math Club: Advisor. A.V.O.C. Mr. McCutcheon: Math I; Math II: Advanced Algebra; Advisor, Senate. Mr. Shunert: Algebra: Geometry: Advisor. Junior Class. Miss Burt: Art; Unified Arts: Advisor. Senior Class; Advisor. Junior High Girls’ Club: Mrs. McCart: Home Economics: Unified Arts. Mr. Nickerson: Choir; Band; Unified Arts: Advisor. Sophomore Class. Mr. Nelson: Shop; Unified Arts: Advisor. Photo Service Club. Miss Riley: Commercial: Advisor. Typing Club. Mrs. Lund: Librarian: Advisor, Library Board. Mrs. Gayne: English IV; Latin I; Latin II; Latin III: Latin IV; Advisor, Latin Club. Mr. Brink: Speech; Advisor. Dramatic Club. Mr. Keston: Chemistry; Biology; Advisor, Eighth Grade; Advisor. Music Appreciation. Mr. Person: Boys’ Athletic Coach; Advisor Boys' Club. 7 It's Been Rumored That in her lighter moments Miss Daly indulges in roller skating: that for several seasons Mr. Nickerson toured the mid-west with a male quartet; that one of Miss Birkmaier's interests is modern architecture and interior decoration: that Mr. Phillips managed to see France. Belgium, and Holland by courtesy of the U. S. Army, the only drawback was that it was from the rear of a G. I. truck: that Miss Riley is now working in Personnel here at the University of Minnesota: that one of Mr. Keston's first jobs was in the Zoology Department at the University of Chicago, entering cages with cap and goggles to catch monkeys for experimentation: that a home on the North Shore is now being made over by Mrs. Lund, who is the wife of Mr. Lund, the printer of this book: that Smokey was the grade school nickname of Mr. McCutcheon; that Mrs. Brieland plans to see Europe the summer of 1947. She is also going to be the first woman teacher ever employed at Shattuck Military Academy at Faribault. Minnesota: that one time holder of the title of High School Ping Pong Champion is Dr. G. Lester Anderson at Haigler. Nebraska, and Mr. Donovan Johnson at Stillwater. Minnesota; that our pretty Miss Kragness was an engineering aid in the aircraft engine business: that Mr. Kenneth Anderson enjoys pheasant hunting so much that he can be found with his sixteen gauge shotgun at almost any time of the day or early morning: that photography, especially trick photography is the hobby of Miss West who is also fond of canoe trips and long hikes: that Mr. Brink has worked with Helen Hayes and Judith Anderson: that furniture finishing is one of Miss Nygaard's interests: that Mr. Shunert really appreciates the classrooms of U. High; for last year he was holding classes in B-I7's and B-25‘s instructing pilots on the automatic pilot; that the secret ambition of Miss Brugger is to play the saxophone: that the Boy's U. Club candidate for carnival queen for several years was glamorous Mr. Curtis; that Mrs. McCart won't be teaching future homemakers next year, for she'll be making her own home as will Mrs. Gayne who has decided to turn domestic on us too: that for his third re-incarnation Mr. Carlson plans a career in ceramics: that Miss Burt makes a beautiful figure on ice skates: that because of the present housing shortage. Mr. Schrupp's present residence is a trailer; that Miss Tran-deff alternated sitting beside Mr. Schrupp and Mr. Phillips at lunch—the rivalry was pretty keen; that Mr. Nelson helped lift Bror Soderland's car into the lower hall last April; that Mr. Burton went through the transom of the journalism room one Sunday morning; that Mr. Iverson has spent twenty-two months in India; that, as proved by the faculty assembly, we do appreciate our faculty. Mrs. Gayne: English IV; Latin I; Latin II; Latin III; Latin IV: Advisor. Latin Club. Mr. Brink: Speech; Advisor. Dramatic Club. Mr. Keston: Chemistry; Biology: Adviser. Eighth Grade: Adviser, Music Appreciation. Mr. Person: Boys' Athletic Coach; Adviser. Boys' U. Club. Mr. Ketton, Mr. Brink. Mr Gdyne, Mr. Person. X 1C CREDITS = STRIDES Eve and Jo hod the big job this y 4i of putting out thi our yearbook. Eve het worked on the Bit Board for three yeart now; lest year serving as co-editor of the Senior section. Jo hat been on the staff since she entered U. High in her Junior year. Besides writing copy, Jo worked on the Art staff. JOAN ENDRESS Joanne' Acme 3. 4. Brcere Staff 3. 4, Senate 2. 3. 4. (pres.) Latin Club 2. (treas.) Spanish Club 3. 4. Dramatic Club 3, 4. (treas.) Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council 4. Choir 3. Pep Club 3. 4, Library Board 3. Ouecn 4. Cheerleader 2. 3. U. H.gh-l.tes 3. I’m so confused” ELAINE GREENSTEIN Chic” Bisbila Board 4. Spanish Club 3. (v. P'ct.l 4 Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council 4. Typing Club 3. Sure. 1 11 do itl JOAN CRANSTON Senate 4, German Club 2. 3. 4. Pep Club 4. U. High. Iites 3. I don't understand QUINTIN DAVID Bull” Spanish Club 2. Football 3. 4. Golf 3. 4. School Play 4. De-e-a-o-e-a CHARLES DOERMANN Chuck Latin Club 2. Spanish Club 3, 4. U. Club 2. 3. 4. Choir 2. 3. Football 2. 4. Basketball 3. 4. Huba-Huba DAVID FLEMING Dave Senate 3. Spanish Club 3. 4. U. Club 3 4, Track 2. Wrestling 2. 3. Class OH. cer 3. Listen Jack ... STANLEY GABAY BARBARA GESELL Frenchy Dragoman 3. 4. (treas.) .atin Club 2. 3. German Hub 2 3. 4 U. Club 4, Ihoir 2, 3 Pep Club 4, h.V O.C. 3. 4, (pres.) Foot-poll 3. 4. Basketball 3. mgr.) Class Officer 3. reboot Play 4. U. Highlites L 3. 4. •you know what I mean” Gussie Bisbila Board 4. Latin Club 2, Spanish Club 3. 4. Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council 4, Choir 3. 4. Library Board 3. 4 U. Highlites 2. 3. Really? LYLE HABERLAND Habe Henry High 2. Dragoman 4. Nat. Honor Society 3. 4. Bisbila Board 4 Senate 3. 4, German Club 3. 4 (pres.), U. Club 3. 4 (treas.). A.V.O.C. 4. Football 4. Track 3. 4, Class Officer 4. (fiendish laughter) ARGARET HANSEN Marge rham Hall 2. Bisbila ird 4, Latin Club 3. (sec.-ss.) 4 Gi'ls' Club Cabi-and Council 4. Pep Club Bye now! RAYMOND HARRIS Harvey” Dragoman 3, 4. (pres.) Nat. Honor Society 3. 4. Biecrc StaH 3. 4. Senate 2. 3. (treas.) 4, Latin Club 2. (treas.) Spanish Club 3. 4, U. Club 3. 4. (pres.) Pep Club 4. Football 2. 3. 4. Wrestling 2. 3. 4, (co-capt.) Clais Officer 3. School Treasurer 4, School Ploy 4. U. Highlites 3. 4. What's good about it? JJH Nan's one of our star tour, nalists around school. She's been writing for the paper ever since she entered U. High in the seventh grade. In her tunior year she served as back page editor of the Brccic and in her Senior year she served as editor-in-chief. RICHARD GRABNER Dick Marshall High 2, Latin Club (the silent type) LOUIS HINIKER Louie” Latin Cub 2, German Club 3. 4. Oh Hello 10 CHARLOTTE ABRAHAMSON Char Journalism Honor Society 3 4. Breeze Staff 3. 4. Bis-bile Board 3. 4. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club 2. Photo Service Club 2. 3, (v. pret.) 4. |tec.-treat.) School Play 2. I'm io-o buty RICHARD ALLEN Rick St. Thomat Academy 2. 3. Basketball 4. Golf 4. I brought my boy with me ROBERT ALEXANDER Ale Breeze Staff 4 Bitbila Board 4 Dramatic Club 4. (pret.) U. Club 3. 4. Pep Club 3. 4. A.V.O.C. 3. 4. Football 3, 4, Track 2. 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3. 4. Aw Fudge! JEROME BAER Jerry Dragoman 3. 4. (v. pret.) Bitbila Board 4, Senate 4. Latin Cub 2. German Club 3, 4. U. Club 3. 4 (y. pret.) Choir 2. Football 2, 3, 4. (co-cept.) Basketball 2. 3. 4. Tennis 2. 3 4. Track 2. 3. 4. U. H.ghlites 2. Don't have a baby! JUDITH BENNETT Judy” Helcno High School 2, 3 Dramatic club 4. School Play 4. It's out of this world JOANNE BERGSLAND Jo Central High School 2 3, Dramatic Club 4, Typing Club 4, Library Board 4. My Daddy told me . . IMOGENE BOBERG Pudge Acme 3. 4 (sec.) Bitbila Board 4. Senate 2. 3. 4, (tec.) Latin Club 2. 3. 4. French Club 3. (v. pres.) Girls' Club Cabinet and Council 2, (rep.) 4, (pres.) Class Officer 2. U. High-Met 3. I'm a widdle wabbitl JOANNE BRANDMO Jo Washington High School, Bramerd, Minn. 2. 3. Cheerleader 4. Better late than never ELIZABETH BURN COURTNEY BURTON lie Bitbila Board 4. Spanish Club 2. (treat.) 3. 4. (pres.) Dramatic Club 2. Girls' Club Cabinet and Council 4. Choir 3, 4, Pep Club 2 library Board 3. School Play 4. U. Highlites 3. Mothers' Tea Chairman 4. That's good for a laugh iinvwdv Latin Club 2, 3. 4. Spanish Club 4. Choir 2. 3. 4. Class Officer 2. School Play 3, U. Highlites 2. 3. 4. Oh. come now, boys . . MARY McMANAMA St. Margaret' Academy 2, Bubila Board 4, Spannh Club 3, Library Board 4, Haye you een Marie? JULIE OLSEN Humboldt High School 2. German Club 3. 4, Choir 4, Pep Club 4. Gooder'n'heck LEO MELZER Senate 2. German Club 2. 4. Baikctball 4. I'm lure I'm right! MURIEL OLSON Mur St. Paul Central 2. 3. 81 -bila Board 4. OH, you're kidding! CHARLES NELSON Charley Dramatic Club 4. School Play 4. Well, I knew a feller who ... PHILIP PACKARD Phil Downcn Grove High School, Downer Grove. III. 2. German Club 3. 4. Ru Iran Club 4. Track 3. 4. Thel'i Right, Mitt Birkmaicr MARY NORTON Solomon Juneau. Milwaw tec 2. 3, Dramatic Club 4. I'll tell you what, kidil EDWARD PARRANTO Pete St. Thomat Academy 2, 3, Dramatic Club 4 Goll 4. Tcnnii 4. Cheerleader 4, School Play 4. U. Highlitc 4. Are you lure about that? DOLORES OHRBECK Dolly Bloomington High School Were you there? JERROLD PETRABORG Pet Latin Club 2. U. Club 3. 4. Choir 2. 3. Football 2. 3. 4 Baikctball 2, 3. 4. Track 2, 3. 4, U. H.ghlite 2. Back in the U.S.F.S. . . I 12 The supervision of this year's Senate « i in Joanic't hands. She hat been a member of the Senate for three year , and hat taken an active interest in it since the time the entered U. High. During her Senior year the terved at one of our two representatives to the N.W.F.S. CHESTER HUGHES Mike Ottawa. Ont. Canada 3. Dramatic Club 4. U. Club 4. Pep Club 4. Football 4, Wrestling 4, School Play 4, That leaves me wide open! RONALD JOHNSON Ronnie Johnson High 2. J, U. Club 4, Pep Club A Football 4, Wiestling 4. Ternis 4. ya don‘t say! DONALD JOHNSTON Don Henry High 2, lotin Club 3. 4. Chess Club 4. Have you teen the latest •tsue of Popular Mechanics? Pudge has taken an active •ntcrcit in U. High and its activities all throughout the tie years she's been here. In her Sophomore year the was elected to the Girls' Club Cabinet and Council, and this year the became president of that organisation. RENEE KAPLAN Spanish Club 3. 4. Choir 2, 3. Typing Club 4. Library Board 4, U. Highl.tet 2. 3. Wait for me. kids— RICHARD KING Dick German Club 2. 3. 4. Photo Service Club 2. My car'll go any placet MARJORIE KRINSKy Marge Bitbila Board 4. Choir 2. 3, 4. Pep Club 4. Library Board 2. 3. 4. U. H.ghl.tet 3. 4. School Play. I thought I'd diel JEANNE LAUER JO ANNE LIEBENBERG Acme 3. 4. (pres.) Breeze Staff 4, Journalism Honor Society 3. 4. Bitbila Board 3. 4. Senate 3. 4. (treat.) German Club 2. (treat.) 3, (treat.) Dramatic Club 4, Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council 3, (v. pres.) 4. Pep Club 3. 4. (pres.) Library Board 2. 3, 4. Clast Officer 4. Come amuse me! Jo Washburn High School 2. Acme 4. Journalism Honor 3. 4. Breeze Staff 3. 8-sbila Board 3. 4. (co-ed.) Latin Club 4, French Club 3. 4, (pres.) Dramatic Club 3. Girls' Club Cabinet and Council 4, (treas.) Pep Club 3. 4. Class Officer 4. That's a pearl HOWARD LORBERBAUM Howie Dragoman 4. Breeze Staff 3. 4. Senate 4. (v. pres.) Latin Club 2. 3. Dramatic Club 3. 4 U. Club 3. 4. Pep Club 4. Basketball 2. 3. 4. Track 2. Tennis 2. Class Officer 3. 4. U. Highlites 2. 3. you talked me into it! DAVID LUDWIG Dave German Club 2. 3. Band 2. 3. Photo Service Club 2. 3, 4 (pres.). Have you heard that new jazz recording? CAROL MACEV Mace Latm Club 2. 3. 4. Dramatic Club 4. Choir 2. 3. 4. Library Board 3. 4. U. High-lites 2. 3. 4. I've got to talk to you! ROBERT MARECK lob Germon Club 2. 3. 4. Photo Service Club 2. Couldn't it be . . JOHN McCALLUM Mac St. Paul Centra! 2. U. Club 3. 4. Basketball 3. Watch it! 13 Alan it one of our champion wrestlers. winning itatc competition in hit Junior and Senior yeart. He bat been on the wrcitling team ever tmcc he entered U. High, at a Sophomore and thit year terved at co-cap-tam. He alto terved at a cheerleader for other athletic evenit. BERNADINE SENTYRZ Bennie'' St. Anthony High School ?, 3. Dramatic Club 4 (graduated after Fall Quarter). What’t 'cha doin', kid?' Stan hat been one of thotc matter-mmd A.V.O.C. operator! all throughout hit tenior high tchool yeart. During thit latt year he terved at pretident of thu orgamxation. He alto wit in charge of the A.V.O.C equipment during the IMS tummer tcttion, and helped to let up the Shevlm tyt-tcm. EVELYN SEXTON Ev Acme 3 4. (v. pret.) Jour-nalitm Honor 2. 3, 4. Bit-bila Board 2. 3. 4 (co ed.), Latin Club 2 Sponith Club 2. 3. 4. Girlt' Club Cab.net and Council 2. (tee.) 4. Choir 2. Typing Club 4. Pep Club 3. 4. Library Board 3. ‘l can’t go becautc . . LOUISE SCHELMESKE ''Louie'' Mpls. Central High School 2 3. Cheerleader 4. Ohlll Wallyl RICHARD SHERMERHORN Dick Photo Service Club 3. Football 2. 3. Basketball 3. Cheerleader 4, School Play 4 U. Highlitci 3. 4. That1! a joke. Son! Jcanmc and Ray had the iomt honor and retponti-bility of heading up Acme and Dragoman—girlt' and boyt’ honor tocictiet re-tpcctivcly. Both were elected to thete organizations in the Fall of the Junior year, and have taken an active intcrctt in them tincc that time. PHYLLIS SWANBERG Phyl New Trier High School, W.nnctka. III. 2. 3. Bnbile Board 4. French Club 4, Dramatic Club 4. Choir 4. Pep Club 4. Oh. really? Thete three boyt were all around good attletet—taking active part in tcvcral of the major tportt during the yeart that they have attended U. High. Jerry Baer and Chuck terved at co-captami of the football team the patt tcaton. Pet” wat one of our tier basket-ball playert—being on the Timet weekly all conference team twice before an appendectomy prevented hit further participation. HILLEL SWEET Andy U. Club 2 3. 4. Track 3. 4. Golf 4. Wrcitling 2. 3. 4. State Chamo 1944. No kiddm VENETIA TAFT Flintridgc. Calif. 2. 3. Bn-bila Board 4. French Club 4. (v. pret.) Dramatic Club 4. Pep Club 4. School Play 4. I had a party! FREDERICK THEISS Freddie Walnut Hillt High. Cincinnati 2. 3, U. Club 4, Foot ball 4. You're a rowdy! PATRICIA THOLEN Pat Northfield High School 3. Bitbila Board . Latin Club 2, Dramatic Club 4, Choir 4. Library Board 4. Urkle—Durkle LORAND TRITTER Lorney Journal itm Honor Society 3, 4. Biibi'a Board 3. Latin Club 2. Span-th Club 3. 4. U. Club 3. 4. Cho.r 2, 3. 4, Peo Club 4, Chctt Club 3. Football 2. 3. Basketball 2, 3. Golf 3. 4. Tenn.t 2. 3. 4. U. Highlitci 2. 3. 4. Taa-Taa JEANNE WEBER St. Agnct High School 2. Dramatic Club 4. Library Board 3. 4. No. really? 14 RALENE PHILLIPS Rae Spanish Club 2. 3. 4, Typ. 9 Club 4, Library Board 4, Who carol CLEMENCIA PICADO Cion Colcgio dc Sion. San Jose, Costa Rica 2. 3. Spanish Club 4. Peo Club 4. Mi therel THEODORE RAUEN Ted” Bitbila Board 3. 4. German Club 2, 3. 4. Photo Service Club 2, 3. 4 Chest Club 2. 3 4. According to the theory of scientific principles . . . HARLEY RAY Washington High School 2, German Club 3. 4. U. Club 4. Football 3. 4 BosVctball 3. 4. Gee heyl ALAN RICE Al Dragoman 3, 4, (see.) Spanish Club 2. 3. 4. Dramatic Club 2. U. Club 3. 4. Peo Club 2. 3, 4. Chess Club 2. Football i. Wrestling 2, 3. 4. (Co-capt.). Tennis 3, 4. Class Officer 2. Cheerleader 2. 3. 4. U. H.qhl.tes 2. 3. 4. you're so-o-o naive MARIE RIEDEL Mahtomedi High School 2. Spanish Club 3 4. Typing Oub 3. Have you seen Mary? NANCY RIGLER “Nan Acme 3, 4. (trees.I Nat. Honor Sn'-etv 3, 4. Journalism Honar 3 4. Sucre Staff 2. 3. 4. (cd.) Bitbila Board 2( Latin Club 2. Spanish Club 3. 4. Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4 (v. p-cs.l Girls’ Club Cabinet and Council ), 4 Clou 2. 3. 4. Peo Club 2. 3. 4. School Play 2. J, 4. U. Highlites 2. 3. 4. How obnoxious! JOYCE RODIER Wethbirn High School 2 Peo Club 4. I’ve made a new dress! JANET RYLANDER Jan Johnson High School 2. Bitbila Board 3. 4. Dramatic Club 4. Choir 3. Boy. am I tired! THOMAS SCHAFER Schaf St. Thomas Academy 2. Bis-bila Board 4. German Club 3. 4 (v. pres.). Sure. I’ll give yOU « rJd«|M 15 Senior Class Prophecy One day in the kitchen of the Waldorf Astoria, I spied seated at a table heaped with varieties of food. Chuck Doer-mann. I learned that he was head food sampler there. He told me that Elaine Greenstein was recently chosen editor of Mademoiselle. Lyle Haberland. now a wealthy Wall St. financier, often dines at the Waldorf. I then ventured to an exclusive Fifth Ave. beauty parlor. Delores Orbeck greeted me explaining that she is the new manager. She had just hired Bernadine Sentryz. a famous hair stylist. Later I saw Julie Olson, now a secretary to a great New York lawyer. Julie had lunch with Jeanne Weber now busily designing bigger and better bow ties for a factory which Jerry Baer owns. Bob Mareck. dramatic critic for The Sun, offered me a ticket to a Broadway hit in which Nancy Rigler is starred. After the show I pushed through the crowd of fans and talked to Nancy. She told me that Mary Norton is president of Columbia University and Margaret Hansen is a Powers' Model. I met Carol Macey also surrounded by autograph hounds and now singing at the Metropolitan. Carol told me to be sure to listen to Pat Tholen who is now reading the funnies over the radio. The following night I turned on the radio and heard Howie Lorberbaum’s program, Howl with Howie. After that I listened to Dick Shermerhorn giving the latest sports news. He announced that Marge Krinsky is the first woman to win the Indianapolis Speed Races. Lorand Tritter holds the National golf crown. Rickey Allen is famous as a tennis player, and through Jerry Petraborg's coaching, Minnesota is now the best football team in the nation. I had a long talk that evening with Barbara Gesell who models stockings for a living. Gussie. told me Stan Gabay found out the secret of his mother's French Fries and is making a fortune selling them. Barbara had a new dictionary on the table written by John McCallum. I saw a picture of Janet Rylander's painting exhibition at a famous Chicago art gallery. In the corner it said picture by Abrahamson. Charlotte is chief photographer for the Chicago Daily News. Al Rice, world s Champion wrestler, was photographed with Pete Parranto. famed boxing promoter. Joan En-dress is making $50,000 a year manufacturing Rainbow Pills. The same night I caught the Nelson Auto-Plane for the Twin Cities. Charles Nelson is the inventor. Dick King tests the auto-planes as they are changed and improved. I arrived at Wold-Chamberlain and then went to U. High, where I found out that Ronnie Johnson is a renowned surgeon. Fred Theiss is making a small fortune manufacturing combs. Ralene Phillips, world's champion typist was expected at the next assembly. I saw Joan Bergsland's latest book. Judy Bennett. I was told was back in Montana running the Judy Bennett Little Theatre. Don Johnson was manufacturing helicopters. And Joan Brandmo is now noted psychoanalyst. Louise Schelmeske came through the door. She has been trying for fifteen years to convince the administration to start school an hour later. She had appealed to Louie Hiniker. president of the University. Mary McManama is doing a thriving business considering that she ran the V out of business. Mary told me Marie Riedel was a flyer. I visited Jeanne Lauer. currently chosen The Model Housewife of 1961. Bob Alexander is the Model Housewife’s illustrious husband. Alex informed me that Mike Hughes and Joyce Rodier are competitors as dancing teachers. As I was leaving, the grocery boy came. It was Tom Schafer, owner of a chain of cross-country grocery stores. Tom enjoys driving now that the Harris Stop Signs have been invented. Ray figured out a way for all cars to go through at once without colliding. Tom related that Ted Rauen. a brilliant scientist, holds research high in the Rockies. I boarded my plane for California, and found Phil Packard was the pilot. He said Pudge Boberg was head of the University Nursery School. In Los Angeles, Quentin David, having been at the Advertiser's Convention, was at the airport. In chatting with Quentin. I learned that Phyllis Swanberg is a Foreign Correspondent for Life magazine. Leo Melzer invented a new hair curler, and Richard Grabner owns a big ranch in Wyoming. I then taxied to the Merre Studios. I saw Harley Ray. the famous gag writer, and Dave Ludwig, an excellent camera man. They told me Clemencia Picado teaches English in Costa Rica. Joe Liebenberg finally finished lesson number twenty and is now Dean of Correspondence Lessons. California Senator Venetia Taft awaited me at my hotel room. She had contacted Muriel Olson, concert pianist and found that Evelyn Sexton was in Mexico developing friendly relations. Renee Kaplan now owns the Commodore Hotel. Passing Ciro's I discovered a picture of a familiar face. Inside I found it was Liz Burn knocking the audience out with the blues. She knew Courtney Burton was shipping sand for sandboxes all over the country. Texas sand that is. By Elizabeth Burn and Barbara Gesell 16 t CUfiftlZfllONiMSES |Ith GRADE—TOR PICTURE—TOP ROW: Van Ornum, Scticr, M. Smith, Nolan, Wolff, Park . John Olton, Reedy, Pcarton. 2nd ROW: young, m. Myer Merrill, C. Meyer. J. Schmalhont. Pnfce McGregor. L. Roicnbcrg. Sullivan. BOTTOM ROW: Paper, Schwartz. Robb, Mm Biugger. VP; Marvin, Nawrocki' M. Olion, Willet BOTTOM PICTURE—TOP ROW: Kuhn. Molmei, Arneton, Hallbcrg, Donald Jonmon, Callahan, T. Lcwit. 2nd ROW: D'Aiglc, Hall Buchta' Andrews. D. Cohen, Jefferson, Koch. 3rd ROW: Croll, Lehncr, P. Lohmann, Larson, Dobosicnski D. Allen, Conrad. th ROW: Kaufman, Hogan, Dc Witt' N. Clark, Alwin, Halpcr, Donamac Johnson. BOTTOM ROW: R. Doran, Mr. Schuncrt, T; levmsohn, P; Hendrickson, S; Dale Johnson, J. Lewis, A. Fricdland! Junior Class The Big project for the Juniors this year was the annual Junior-Senior Prom. It was their responsibility to plan and finance the festivities. A capable and efficient J. S. committee did the planning and the class sponsored Sunlight Hops in Shevlin frequently. They provided fun and dancing for all and helped a lot towards financing the dance which was held in Coffman Memorial Union on May third. It will be remembered as one of the best ever held. The Junior boys played an important part in school athletics this year. The school is proud of its Junior lettermen. Several classmen served creditably and faithfully in football, basketball, track, and baseball. John Hendrickson.................................President Jim Marvin..................................Vice-President Dale Johnson.....................................Secretary Sidney Levinsohn.................................Treasurer Junior class mothers were welcomed at the Annual Mothers’ Tea. A spring theme helped to make the tea a big success. The cast of the school play Our Town car- ried eight Junior names and backstage many more Juniors were pulling ropes, pushing buttons and applying make-up. In the spring, the Juniors were well represented in U. Highlites. The school may really feel assured thnt next year’s Seniors will be real school leaders. 18 Sophomore Class One of the outstanding sophomore classes in the history of the school—that's the boast that can be made by the members of the class of 1948. This is their first year in Senior High, and they have assumed the added responsibility in school activities easily and eagerly. In class activities, Sophomore tastes inclined toward party going. Committees chosen by the president arranged a sparkling schedule of parties. The Sophomore s high class spirit was evidenced by the large attendance at all these functions. Before one of the basketball games the Sophomores went rustic and staged a barn dance at Shevlin, and the John Doyle.........................................President Bill Doyle..........................Vice-President Jackie Clark.......................................Secretory Peggy Paterson......................................Treasurer Saint Paul Coliseum was the scene of the spirited roller skating party during the Winter quarter. The traditional Mother's Tea was held in February, featuring a style show of new spring clothes. The models were Sophomore girls who appeared in clothes from Powers of Minneapolis. The Sophomores demonstrated their enthusiastic spirit by being continually in evidence at all of the football and basketball games and by their large membership in the Pep Club. TENTH GRAOE—TOP PICTURE—TOP ROW: Voder. Myers E. Odland. T. Ohrbcck, Newton, Zietlow, Soderlind, John Olton, Strouse. 2nd ROW Webttcr, I. Norman, Macdonald. K. Nelson. Meyer, Scott, Piepcr, R. Rosenberg. 3rd ROW: Mayer, Miller, McElligott, Tangcn, Mahowald, G. Schafer W. Schmalhorit. 4th ROW: Shody, Mork. Smith Skowrontki. Roth, Sheehan, I. Pearson, Shannon. BOTTOM ROW: Smilow, McManama, Mu We t, Paterson Summcrficld, R. Rigler, Stein. BOTTOM PICTURE—TOP ROW: R. Bell, Hoetgcr, P. Hughe . Lode. C. Johnson, Finegan, 0. Burn. 2nd ROW: Flmn, Kuby Hulburd, Marie Gent, J. Aleiander, Chnstopherton, Cobb, Margaret Geitt. 3rd ROW B. Baer, Hatch, LcSucur, Hunter, J. Ludwig, R. Cohen, Hemingway 4th ROW: M. Carlton, Ayan, Haratyn, Gcbcrt, Jean Endrets, Bergquist, V. Klein, Hcdback. BOTTOM ROW: Hillhoute, Clark, W. Doyle, Mr. Nickerton J. Doyle, S. Hirsch, D. Locke. 19 j NINTH GRADE—TOP PICTURE—TOP ROW: Leahy. Pauling. Lowe. Wagner, Smart, Martin, Wall. 2nd ROW: Kohner, White. Wrenn, L. Kaplan, Marth. Maiwell, McCarthy. 3rd ROW: Oiterberg. Rowe, G. Nelion. Sporley. Kramow, Locke, Shelley. BOTTOM ROW: Lynde, Mr. D. Johnion Krick. W. Swamon. Prichard Levimui. J. Mareck. BOTTOM PICTURE—TOP ROW: Heintiman, Ammerman. Grapp. A. Bowlby. Dobell. Comfort. 2nd ROW: Irvine. Buetow Gray. Das Robert Allen, Giblin, Bryant. 3rd ROW: Gallagher, Amberg, Fraser. Hewitt. J. Doran. A. 8dyliss. 4th ROW: T. Bell. Heller. L Boberg. A. Hill. Her-man B. Hanson. Hidy. BOTTOM ROW: M. Bowlby. Gaskill, Doeli, Miss Trandeff, C. Hagen. Donald Johnson. Ninth Grade The ninth grade had two very successful class parties during the year. The first party was a gay and joyful Christmas party. Shevlin Hall was decorated with many colorful trimmings. Many frolicsome games were played and much Christmas food was eaten. The second party had no particular theme, although the committee in charge collected old clothes at the door from each ninth grader as a token of admission. The clothes were later given to the European Clothing Drive. This party was held in Shevlin Hall and again the A.V.-O.C. provided the dance music. Don Lcviniui.............................................President Berry Prichard......................................Vice-President Carolyn Krick............................................Secretary Bill Swanson.............................................Treasurer with the help of Miss Nygaard, the committees were organized and set about their tasks. On March sixth this great event took place. The highlight of the tea was the program which consisted of a humorous style show given by the members of the class. The freshman class officers that presided this year were Don Levinius as pres., Barry Prichard as vice-pres., Carolyn Krick as secretary and Bill Swanson as treasurer. Class meetings were under the supervision of Miss Trandeff and Mr. Johnson. G. Sporley was senator and B. Allen was alternate. Another success of the freshmen was the Mother’s Tea. with Cynthia Hagen in charge. Under the direction and 20 Seventh Grade The seventh grade is the largest smallest class to enter U. High. This new young class was very fortunate in having Mr. Phillips for their adviser. The first introduction to high school life was given at the Big Sister Party. The biggest party for the class was given on Valentine's Day. and theme of the day was carried out by the decorated baskets filled with candy and the exchange of valentines. Eric FeigI.....................................President Joan Keogh................................Vice-President Suzanne Fermaud................................Secretary Sally Keogh....................................Treasurer Eighth Grade The eighth grade, with Mr. Keston as adviser, experienced an active year including many parties. Their biggest party was at Christmas time. The eighth grade girls had a big part in making the Junior High Girls Club what it is. The Girls Club gave a Big Sister Party for the new girls at the beginning of school. Allen Friedman.............................................President Lois Simonson.........................................Vice-President Diane Johnson..............................................Secretary Gerald Gold ...............................................Treasurer EIGHTH GRADE—TOP ROW: Levine. Simonson, Carlson. Barklind, Rensfeldt, Magnuson, Summers, Lund, Bangert, D. Swanson. 2nd ROW: Diane Johnson W. Bell. S. Lohmann, Friedman. Norihficld, C. Schafer, Brockway, Sandberg, Cullum. 3rd Row: Katn, Mogilncr, Williams, Harrington, L. Sexton, Jensen. E. Fnedlund, Kenny, G. Klein. 4th ROW: B. Walker, C. Swanson, Weeks, Godfrcdson. Brandt. Baty, R. Phillips, J. Hirsch. Gamble. BOTTOM ROW: M. Hillhouse, Turpin, Mr. Keston, S. Klein, Trcloar, Mills, Goid, Keller. SEVENTH GRADE—TOP ROW: Winslow Cowle. R. Burton. Alden. Coram Mohn, M. Larson. 2nd ROW: R. Holmes. Bertschy. Crane, Steinbright Deutsch Gisvold, Thomas. 3rd ROW: Castner, H. Johnson, Phillips, Skovran, L. Harris. McConnell. BOTTOM ROW: L. Odland, Fermaud, J. Keogh, Mr. Phillips' S. Keogh, Feigl, Nash. 21 Senate SENATE—TOP ROW: Setter, Marvin, R. Harm. Haberland, Wolff Reedy. 2nd ROW: BueMa, J. Baer. Soderfmd, Simonton, Gent. Crantton. Jrd ROW: McElligott, R. Allen, SpoHey, Steinbfifht, J. Hirtch. Nath. BOTTOM ROW: S—I. Boberj, P—Joan Endrett. Mr. Medutcheon, VP—lorbcr-baum, T—lauer. Every spring after a week of vigorous campaigning by the candidates, the entire student body elects members to the Senate, the student governing body of the school. Senators, with alternates, include representatives from each class who meet twice weekly to discuss problems and activities of each class. Mr. McCutch-eon acts as adviser. One of the principal duties of the Senate is to grant charters to all clubs and organizations. By doing this, the body attempts to recognize those clubs which are of benefit to the school, and to eliminate those which have no value. As a criterion for guiding their policies, the Senate conducted an inquiry among parents of students to find out the attitude of the parents on sports, plays, and other activities. Again this year the Senate appointed a committee to take charge of all assemblies. The committee, headed by Steve Wolff and Helen Buchta. supervised the various programs which featured movies, local talent, and guest speakers. Noon hour recreation was another concern of the Senate this year. For the idle noon hour time, a successful program was arranged including ping-pong, shuffle board, and gin-rummy. In addition, music was offered for the benefit of dance enthusiasts. The elaborate Victory Bond Drive this year was also under the direction of the Senate. In addition to its more serious functions, the Senate sponsored and guided to completion, two important entertainment events. One of these was the gala Homecoming Dance, one of the outstanding marks on the year’s social calendar. The other Senate sponsored function was the popular U-High-lites. 22 Acme Girls are elected to this honorary society for excellence in character, leadership, scholarship and service to the school. New members are unanimously elected by the group with the approval of the faculty. Before fall quarter began all the girls of the school were guests of Acme. Each new student had a big sister who introduced her to the other girls. Then the whole party cheered their team at the first football game. Acmeans have done dishes at P.T.A. meetings this year. Junior members served as ushers at the senior class play, commencement and Baccalaureate. The St. Paul Athletic Club was the scene of the spring initiation. It was a formal dinner at which seniors Elaine Greenstien, Elizabeth Burn. Margaret Hanson, and juniors Helen Buchta. Joyce Tankenoff. and Joanna Schmalhorst were initiated. Charlotte Abra-hamson was elected during spring quarter. ACME—STANDING: Hanton, Schmalhou . T—N. Riglcf, E. Born. Tankcnoft, Licbcnberg. SITTING: Bochta, P—Laucr, Mm Nygaard, VP—Evelyn Sexton. S— I. Boberg, Joan Endicst. DRAGOMAN—STANDING: P—t. Harm, Wolff. Marvin, Haberland, lorberbaum. SITTING: T—Gabay, VP—J. Baer, Or. Anderton, Mr. Curtii, S—Rice. Dragoman Dragoman is the boys' honor society here at school. It is composed of boys who are deemed worthy of this honor by the faculty and by Dragoman actives. Although this club doesn't take an active part in school affairs, the boys discuss current problems and activities and then offer their suggestions to other groups. This year Ray Harris was president with Jerry Baer taking over in Ray's absence. Alan Rice served as secretary-treasurer. Members are admitted into Dragoman twice yearly, new members announced in the spring were Seniors Leo Melzer and Tom Schafer and Juniors Chuck Weist and Bob Setzer. Once a year the boys put aside business for pleasure when they attend a joint Acme-Dragoman party. 23 Junior High Girls Club Following in the footsteps of their big sisters, the Junior High Girls Club hod a full and busy year. All their activities have been through their own initiative and effort except in December when they assisted the Senior High Girls with the Christmas Party. Guiding the Junior High Girls Club were Nory Bo-berg, President: Wendy Bell, Vice President; Cathy Coram. Secretary: and Patsy Buck, Treasurer. Senior Girls Club A progressive organization based on democratic ideals, the Senior Girls Club followed an active program, making it a vital part of U-High. This organization, of which every senior high girl is automatically a member, has sponsored Sun-Lite Hops, filled Thanksgiving baskets, made posters, sent cards to the sick, participated in Red Cross drives, made holiday baskets for the hospital, and heard two very interesting programs on fashion and grooming. The big features The main project of the year was carried out through the Social Service Committee headed by Natalie Krasnow and Georgianna Herman. Each week four different girls were sent to the Pillsbury Settlement House to help the children in their various workrooms and playrooms. Programs under the supervision of the Scotvold twins were very entertaining. of the year were the Annual Girls Club Mother's Teas. Each class chose its committees and chairmen to arrange the tea. Over all chairmen were Margaret Hansen and Jeanne Lauer. Miss Nygaard, the adviser, assisted with the teas and the Mothers' and Daughters’ Banquet held during the spring quarter. Contrary to tradition, the banquet was held at the Union Baptist Church. JUNIOR GIRLS' CLUB CABINET AND COUNCIL—STANDING: Gallagher, Wrenn, Bryant, Dobell, Kutnow, Window, J. Hirich. SITTING: Herman, W. Bell. Mi Burt, P—L. Boberg, V.P.—Coram, Ambcrg. SENIOR GIRLS' CLUB CABINET AND COUNCIL—TOP ROW: Evelyn Sexton, Joan Endre . N. Rigler, Tankenoff., Greenrtein, Gctell. 2nd ROW: T—Liebenbcrg, S—R. Rigler, Mt Nygaard, P—I. Boberg, V.P.—Buchta. BOTTOM ROW: E. Bum, Marie Get t, Lauer, M. Hantcn. 24 Pan-American League With the aim of gaining greater understanding of Latin-American countries the Pan-American League has completed an active season. Rating first among the year's activities was the Christmas celebration. After parties in all Spanish classes, came the observance of an old Mexican custom, when the pinata was suspended from the ceiling, full of presents. A blindfolded member whacked it with a cane, and the members reaped the profits. At the initiation ceremony last fall, new members wore red sashes and mantillas. The secret oath of the Pan-American League was administered at the following meeting. Spanish Club usually holds its elections in the early fall. This club leaves behind it traditions and happy memories. PAN AMERICAN CLUB—TOP ROW: Hoetgef. Yoder. Myeti. Arncton, R. Harm. C. Johnson, Zictlow, M. Smith. E. Bum. 0. Pearton. 2nd ROW: P. Lohmann, R. Phillips, H. Wagner, C. Nelson, Pieper, Webster J. Alexander, Buchta, Irvine, Witsen, J. Schmalhorst. Jrd ROW: Evelyn Sexton, Bennett. Mork, Gallagher, Joan Endless, Gesell, Rowe. Hewitt, Pryce, R. Kaplan, J. Ludwig, Schwartx. 4th ROW: Hogan, De Witt. Sporlcy, Maxwell, McCarthy. Le Sueur, G. Schafer, Martin, Giblm, Hidy. 5th ROW: Bryant. Sullivan, Halper Conrad, Croll, Robb. Gebert, Donamac Johnson, N. Rigler, Abrahamson, A. Bayliss, Krasnow, J. Martin, A. Hill, Jean Endrcss. Bcrgquist. M. 8owlby. B. Hanson, Smilow, Hedbeck, V. Kline, Summerfield, Ooclz. 80TTOM ROW: Stein, Locke, Miss Boggs, Doermann, Miss Birkmaier, Miss Trandeff, Trittcr, dreenstem, Fleming, S. Hirich. LATIN CLUB—TOP ROW: R. Bell, M. Hansen. Johnston. Pauling, Lowe, Liebenberg, B. Norman, Scott. 2nd ROW: Marie Geist, C. Nelson, Comfort, Chnstoferson, Smith, Krick, Hulburd. 3rd ROW: Gray, Das R. Rosenberg, McEHrgott, W. Doyle, Mahowald, Hatch. 4th ROW: Clark. McGregor, Harasyn, Skowronski, Roth. M. Carlson. Ayari, Sheehan. 5th ROW: Hemingway, L. Boberg, T. Bell, B. Hanson, P. Boberg, Herman, Shelley. BOTTOM ROW A. Hillhouse, Amberg. Miller, Mrs. Gaync, Maccy, Prichard, Donald Johnson, Gaskill, Latin Club The Latin Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Gayne, has had a very full year. Its main project was to purchase a gift for the school in the name of Miss Marlowe, U. High's late Latin teacher. This memorial fund was headed by Nory Boberg. A box was placed in the library for a week during winter quarter. Anyone who wished to contribute was urged to do so. The constitution committee was ably headed by Imo-gene Boberg while Jacqueline Clark headed a committee to plan program meetings. The major objective of the meetings was to further the interest of the members in Roman culture, clothes, and customs. The officers for the year were Carol Macey. Mary Amberg, Beverly Miller, and Barry Prichard. 25 French Club The French Club this year has almost doubled its membership over last year, and has generally experienced a new life. The club has met regularly throughout the year, and has begun many interesting projects. Some of these are corresponding with high school students in France, collecting postcards of French buildings and art masterpieces, and playing French games at meetings. These meetings have been lively and varied including French songs, guest speakers and student programs. This has been done with the purpose of the club in mind. It is to further interest in France and to increase knowledge of the people. The French Club is making a study of the conditions in France today. FRENCH CLUB—TOR ROW: P. Hughci, Merrill, Myer , Newton, Sw nbcrg, Cobb, Potenon. 2nd ROW: B. Baer. Hulburd, Wrenn, Marth. G. Nelson, J. Doran. BOTTOM ROW: A. Hillhouic, Hagen, V.P.—R. Rigler, Min Kragne , P—Liebenberg, S—Taft, R. Doran. GERMAN CLUB—TOP ROW: Donald Johnson, W. Swanson, McMillcn, Setter, Lode, Ray, Mclxcr, Levmius. 2nd ROW: Fmigan, Packard, T. Ohr-beck, Soderlmd, Ammerman, King, J. Baer Strouse, Kuby. 3rd ROW: J. Doyle, Dobell. A. Bowlby, Dale Johnson, Tangcn, Cranston, Mayer, Margaret Geist, Buctow. 4th ROW: B. Schmalhorst, Fraser, 8 Allen, Lcvmsohn, Alwm, Julie Olson, Gcbcrl, Heller. BOTTOM ROW: D. McManama, Shannon, S.T.—Hunter, Miss Birkmaier, P.—Haberland, J. Marcck, Lyndc. German Club Sprechen sie Deutsch? If so. you certainly will be interested in attending meetings of the German Club. Fraulien Birkmaier is the adviser and leader of the club. For many years the German Club and the Pan-American Club have been giving parties to further a better relationship between the two. The biggest party this year was a Valentine party that both clubs attended. A joint committee made up of four members of each club made plans and carried them out at the party. Each year there is an initiation of new members. This year the initiates had to dress up and wear a sign. They went through a ceremony before they became full-fledged members. The officers last year were: Pres. Lyle Haberland: Vice-Pres. Tom Schafer; and Sec.-Treas. Joan Hunter. Elections are usually made late in the spring. German Club has always been one of the most lively and active clubs in University High. 26 Photo Service Club This club is open to anyone interested in taking, developing, and printing pictures. At any time you might see one of the members, camera in hand, sneak up and take a picture of some unsuspecting person. Another of the club's major assignments is to take pictures for the Breeze and the Biz. You will always A.V.O.C. The A.V.O.C. boys can be seen in any part of the school pushing large piles of incredible equipment around the halls and muttering to themselves about opaque viewers and blue oxen. In spite of their unconventional behavior, the operators of this club give more than their share of service to the school. Their principal purpose is to show classroom movies, show slides, and play records. They also take charge of the fire drills, and have made noon hour even more plea- find one or more of the members present at any of U. Hi's sport activities and assembly programs. Officers for this year were: president. David Ludwig; vice-president. Ted Rauen; and secretary-treasurer. Charlotte Abrahamson. Charlotte, who served as Bis-bila photographer, submitted the best picture of the year which is shown on the division page of the feature section. sant by playing records and giving announcements over the loud speaker system at Shevlin. The A.V.O.C. has endeared itself to the hearts of the students by co-operating to the fullest extent at class parties and school dances. Members of A.V.O.C. must have a natural interest and aptitude for handling audio and visual aids. PHOTO SERVICE CLUS—STANDING: Zietlow, McMillan. Lode, Mr. Nation SITTING: Shannon. ST—Abrahamtoo. P—Ludwig. VP—Raven, Sodar-iind. A.V.O.C.—STANDING: Hoatger. Satrcr. McMillan. R. Aleiander, Habe-land. SITTING: Wolff. P. Lohmarn. P—Gabay. P— Mamin, Lode. Tangan. 27 BREEZE STAFF—STANDING: Setitr. Pryc«, Tankcnoff, Abrahamion, lauer. R. Alexander. SITTING: Buchta, R. Harm. N. Rigler, Joan Endless, Lorberbaum. BlSBILA BOARD—TOP ROW: Dobomntki, M. Hansen Haberland. T. Schafer, M. Myers, J. Baer. 2nd ROW: E. 8urn, Swanbcrg, Tafi, Rylander, Greensfein, Krinsky. 3rd ROW: Tholcn, Schmalhorsf, Gescll, LeSueur, De Witt. 4th ROW: J. Martin, Alarm, Lauer. N, Clark. Abrahamson, Mc-Manama. BOTTOM ROW: Liebcnberg, Evelyn Sciton, Miss Draxton, Rauen, I. Boberg. The Campus Breeze Coming after a year of last-minute struggling with late articles and galley-proofs, summer vacation offers a real rest to the weary Breeze staff. The hardworking editors were: Editor-in-chief, Nancy Rigler: Front page editor, Ray Harris; Back page editor. Joan Endress; Sports editor, Howie Lorberbaum; Feature editor. Helen Buchta; and assistant editors, Joyce Tankenoff, Jeanne Lauer. Bob Alexander, Bob Setzer, and Joyce Price. Staff Artist Dick Andrews, Bisbila 1946's yearbook staff began its difficult traditional feat early in the fall. Complications arose when one adviser after another left. However, the Bisbila came through. The students working on the annual gave up many valuable study periods and precious Saturday mornings. The book could not have been possible if members of each class had not co-operated. Special thank yous go to the following assistants: Mary Nor- was responsible for the attractive illustrations which headed the feature section, and the excellent photography of Charlotte Abrahamson made possible the pictures of our school heroes. The paper has contrived to express not only news but the views and ideals of the entire student body. It also furnishes opportunity for constructive criticism of school activity. The Breeze has performed its purposes with accuracy. ton. Johanna Schmalhorst, Sue Hedback, Betty Baer, Ruth Rigler, Marie Geist, Joanne Martin, Betty Do-bozenski. Margaret Hansen, Miller Myers. Marge Krinsky, Venetia Taft, Barbara Gesell. Typists were Phyllis Swanberg and Muriel Olson. Miss Draxton. Mrs. Maloney, and Mr. Burton advised the staff. This year's staff has attempted to make as many improvements and changes in the book as possible. 28 CHOIR TOP ROW: R. Bell, Setter, Yoder, Arnoon, Tritter. Marvin MillHam, Pearton, Young, Stroutc, Tangen, W. Doyle. E. Schafer, Web� ter. 2nd ROW: Tholcn, Doboixt-uki, J. Clark, Paterton, B. Baer, Cetcll, Maccy, Haratyn, Skowrontki, Conrad, Ayar , J. Ludwig. Hemingway. Jrd ROW: Sheehan, Bergiiund, Halper, Croll, Summcrflcld, Jean Endrctt, Robb, N. Clark. J. Lewii. Smilow, D. McManama. Hcdbace, R. Riglcr, Locke. BOTTOM ROW: Buchta, B. Norman. E. Burn, Swanberg, K. Nclion, Sco . Mr. Nickenon. Mane 8. Miller. J. Alciander, Chn� topher� on, Meyer, Krinky. BAND—TOP ROW: Ammerman, McMillcn, John OUon. Soderlind, T. Be l. 2nd ROW: Millham. Lowe, D. Martin. Mayer, R. Carlton, Magnuton, Friedman. BOTTOM ROW: Hoetger, R Rotcnbcrg, Zictlow, C. Nclton, Mr. Nickcrton, Mary Ann Olton, Sporley, M. larton, Lyndc, Donald Johnton. Choir Do you recosnize the smooth harmony of mixed voices singing a delightful melody? Of course you do, for it is no other than your own U. High choir. The choir this year is the largest it has been in almost ten years, largely because of the enthusiastic adviser, Mr. Nickerson. The choir displayed its talent at the annual Christmas assembly, the annual music festival, and Band All together now—play two, three, four.' You've guessed it—it is Mr. Nickerson leading the U. High Band. You may not be able to hear them in their sound-proof room, but you can really hear them when they let out at pep-fests. The band supplies music for rallies, assembly programs, and highlites. besides pep-fests. Individual members appear throughout also at programs during the year. The choir sings several semi classical as well as the ever popular carols. An important subdivision within choir is the male ensemble of eleven principal voices to which others are often added. The ensemble has sung at assemblies. P.T.A. meetings, and at University functions. The choir is open to anyone who wants to sing. the year at assembly programs, either in groups or in a solo. The band plays at Commencement, also. The band had a large part in the Christmas program. It plays many selections besides the Christmas carols. Students who are taking private lessons from Mr. Nickerson have a chance to join the band. There are lockers provided for each person's instrument. 29 Pep Club In the middle of Winter Quarter Pep Club was reconverted this year. Those in charge of the reconversion were: manager. Jeanne Lauer; financial-scribe. Alan Rice; and faculty-adviser. Miss Trandcff. In the past Pep Club chose its members, however this year anyone who wished was encouraged to join. The club had an attendance over one hundred at the meetings. After the officers were elected the club was divided into four committees—constitution, pep-fest, publicity and entertainment. The constitution committee rewrote the constitution. They made a provision in the new constitution for officers to be elected in the beginning of spring quarter. The new officers conducted meetings during spring quarter and then again the following fall. People were not allowed to vote for officers unless their dues were paid in the fall. Those elected for spring quarter and next year were: president. David Cohen; vice-president, Jean Endress; and secretary-treasurer, Betty Bergquist. PEP CLUB___TOP ROW: Dorfman. D. Bum. Hoctger, 0. Bell, P. Hughe . M. Hughes, R. Harm. R. Alexander, C. Johnson. Koch. Buchta. 2nd ROW: M Hantrn J. Baer J. Flinn. J. Doyle. Liebenberg. Krmsky. Cranston. Marie Geisf. A Bowlby. Bennett. J. Alexander. 3rd ROW: Dobosienski. W. Doyle Alwin Hogan. De Witt. Krick, B. Baer, Da . Gray. Amberg. Hunter. Joan Endress. 4th ROW: Harasyn. Ayers. J. Ludwig. R. Cohen, Heming-way. Jean Endress. B. Bergquist, A. Bayliss, Kaufman. Heller, Locke. BOTTOM ROW: M. Bowlby, B. Hanson. Hill, P.—Lauer. Miss Trandeff, S.T.— Rice. S. Hirsch, D. Locke, C. Hagen. Gaskill. PEP CLUB—TOP ROW: Marvin, Parks. M. Smith Zcitlow, D. Pearson, Swanbcrg, Evelyn Serton, Taft. B. Norman. Julie Olson. Rodicr. 2nd ROW: T. Ohrbeck Strouse, McElligott. Mahowald, G. Schafer, Tangen, Scott, Meyer, Piepcr, Miller. 3rd ROW: Mork, Gevcrt, Schwarts, Pryce. Robb, Nawrocki, Pearson. Maxwell, Rowe, Marsh, Skowronski. BOTTOM ROW: Sporlcy, N. Riglcr, Summcrficld, Picado, Mis Trandeff, Tntter, Mary Ann Olson, J. Martin, Shelly, R. Riglcr. The Pep-Fest Committee was in charge of the pep-fest at Pattee Hall. Each member on the committee was completely in charge of one pep-fest. The band and cheerleaders took part in the fests. The publicity committee made and distributed posters throughout the school announcing the games. These posters and Pep-Fests helped to arouse school spirit. There was greater attendance at games this year than in any other of the previous years. They also helped to interest the parents of students in athletic activities. The entertainment committee put on a party for U. Club and team members at Shevlin Hall. They danced and had refreshments and entertainment. Everyone agreed that it was a successful party. The cheerleading section was also reorganized. 30 Dramatic Club The outstanding activity of the Dramatic Club was the all-school play, given near the end of fall quarter. Our Town s' cast was headed by Dick Shermer-horn, Judy Bennett, and Charles Nelson. Almost entirely without scenery, the play called upon acting ability entirely to put it over. The large crowd in attendance answers to the fact that it was a suoerior performance. Sally Bayliss. Venetia Taft. Jim Marvin. and Bob Setzer turned in convincing performances. The other major project undertaken by the group was entering contestants in the district speech contest. sponsored by Robbinsdale High School. Out of four contestants. Helen Buchta. Venetia Taft. Ruth Rigier, and Dick Shermerhorn entering. Venetia and Dick won superior ratings and went on to the next contest at Litchfield. DRAMATIC CLUB—TOR ROW: Setter, Holmer, McMillen, M. Hughe . Merrill, Wolff, Pterion, C. Nelion. R. Lohmenn, Merrill, I. Normen. 2nd ROW: Licbcnbcrg, Meyer, Swenbcrg, Teft, Bennett. Meric Gent, Ricper, Scott. J. Alciendcr, Miller, Retcnon, B. Beer. 3rd ROW: Tholcn, Perrento. W. Doyle, Mecey, Grey. Storbcrg, Werten. N. lerton, Doboucntki. Rryce. 4th ROW: Mo-k, Gcbcrt, Bcrgtlend, Schwertx, De Witt. Mogen, Robb. N. Clerk, Newrocki, J. Ludwig, Helper Donemec Johnton. StK ROW: J. Mertin, D. Allen, Alwm, Mery Ann Olion, Kaufmen, Leucr, Norton, R. Doran, Smilow, Jean Endictt, Bcrgquut. BOTTOM ROW: Hcdbeck. Summerfield, Bucnte, R. Alciendcr, Mr. Brink, N. Rigier, Joan Endrcti, D. Locke. A. Hillhoute, S. Hirich. RUSSIAN CLUB—TOR ROW: Donald Johnion. Memo, Merrill, B Norman, Meyer, J. Schmelhorit Wenen Storbcrg. 2nd ROW: Freter, Amberg, Newrocki. Helper, Donemec Johnion. Schwerti. Brockway. 3rd ROW: Sandberg, B. Henion, Shelley, Witliemi, M. Lanon. Coram, C. Swenion. 4th ROW J. Keogh, S. Keogh, Window, Crane, Harrington, Bcrtichy. BOTTOM ROW: B. Walker, Stcmbnght, Gamble. Miu Birkmaicr, Keller, L. Odlund. Russian Club The newest extra-curricular activity at U. High this year was a class in Russian. It is under the expert supervision of Miss Birkmaier, who has taught both Spanish and German at U. High for many years. The students are divided into two classes: senior high and junior high Russian. Both classes meet twice a week during their respective activity hours. Their text books are: A Russian Primer and Elementary Russian Conversation. Records are used. too. to improve the student s pronunciation. Musical records are used to acquaint them with Russian songs. The students have been learning Russian songs. They helped to entertain at the Christmas assembly by singing the songs which they had learned in class. 31 The Library Board Who arc the people to ask for help in the library? Who are the ones who are always willing, ready, and able to help you?—Why. the members of the Library Board, of course. The members make the library a useful service center for the school. They participate in many different activities—charging and checking in books, setting up displays on the bulletin boards, writing the Breeze library features, and shelving books. Habitual study hall snoozers were, perhaps, less in evidence this year because of the new addition to the library—fluorescent lighting. It brightened the room and induced better study habits. Mrs. Lund, our librarian, placed the magazines in a rack so that students could obtain them more easily. A Treasure Chest of books was sent to Europe. LIBRARY BOARD—TOP ROW: Merrill, Phillips. B. Normen. Simonson, K. Nelton. Scott. Pieper. Mork. Tholcn. 2nd ROW: J. Alcmndcr, Storbcrg, Dobowcmki, Pryce, B. Boer, Krinsky, Geiell. 3rd ROW: Macey, Hatch, L. Ro� «nberg, D. Allen, J. Martin, R. Kaplan, J. Ludwig, Lauer. 4th ROW: R. Doran. M. McManama. S. Lohmann, W. Bell, Bergquut. L. Peaiion. D. McManama. Sandberg. C. Schafer. BOTTOM ROW: Cullum, E. Seeton, A. Hillhoute, Jentcn, Mr . Lund, D. Locke, Week . J. Hir ch. NATIONAL HONORARY SOCIETY—N. Rigler, Dr. Anderton, Habcrland. R. Ham . JOURNALISM HONOR SOCIETY—STANDING: Lauer, Tntter, Buchla, Mit Daley, Mm Draiton, Abrahamton. SITTING: Evelyn Senton, N. Rigler, Liebcnbcrg, Rauen. National Honor Society The members of this organization have achieved great success and even greater honor as only 5% of the Juniors and 15% of the Seniors can be admitted. National Honor Society requires excellent scholarship, responsible leadership, admirable character, and service to the school. Elected in the spring: Lauer, Packard, Melzer, I. Boberg, Taft, Liebenberg. Joan Endress, Rice, Norton, Marvin. Wolf. Tankenoff. Journalism Honor Society Those who have distinguished themselves by writing either for the Breeze or Bisbila are likely candidates for this society. Members are chosen on the basis of responsibility; originality; creativeness: excellent work; and ability to work democratically with other staff members. Members elected to the society this year include: Joan Endress, R. Harris, L. Burn, Norton, Lorberbaum, Setzer, Tankenoff, Schmalhorst, and Hedback. 32 x tisc st rs= minics TOP ROW: Lyle Habcrland. Right End; Jack Oorfman. Right Tackle; Doug Burn, Right Guard; Steve Wolff, Center; Fred Them. Left Guard; Einar Odland, Left Tackle, Ray Harris. Left End. BACK ROW: Jerry Petraborg, Right Halfback; Bob Alexander. Quarterback; Chuck Ooermann, Fullback; Jerry Baer. Left Halfback. Football The valiant Little Gophers, although handicapped by numerous injuries and many switches in coaching, managed to finish the season in good style by winning their last game. The team, starting out with only four lettermen, Chuclc Doermann, a tackle in 43 at fullback; Bob Alexander, last year's center at quarterback; Jerry Baer at left half and Jerry Petraborg at right half, gained much experience for next year's club, besides having lots of fun. The team got off to a bad start losing three coaches in as many games. Bill Carberry was coach at the beginning of the season but was forced to leave after the Park game, because his leave of absence from Aberdeen State College was suddenly cancelled, Ken Anderson filled in until a steady coach was found. The new coach was Gene Kelly, a phy. ed. major at the University and a St. Paul baseball player. He took over just before the Hopkins game. Under Kelly the team outscrapped their last three opponents and were finally rewarded with a win over Excelsior in the last game of the season. LEFT: Right Half Jerry Pctra-borg. BOTTOM: Co-captamt Ooermann and Baer with Coach Kelly. The season started on Friday. September 14th, with the Little Gophers being handed a decisive defeat by St. Louis Park, 38-0. Jerry Baer and Chuck Doermann did he-man jobs of backing up the line, but lack of experience, especially in the line, overshadowed U. High's hopes for victory. 34 The following week the Little Gophers traveled to Wayzata, where they lost an uphill battle by the score of 19-0. The Little Gophers showed that they had potentialities, but the Trojans were able to make the best of U. High mistakes, and pointed out the Little Gophers' lack of pass defense. On Friday. September 28th, the team returned home to lose another, this time to Mound by a score of 31-6. The game, however, was closer than the score indicated, and seemed to start the ball rolling for the Little Gophers when Petraborg went over for the first touchdown of the year in the first quarter. The first half of the game was a thriller, with the Little Gophers holding Mound well in check, but by capitalizing on U. High's weak pass defense, and with some tricky running by their own backs, the Mound gridders managed to run up a high score in the last half. TOP: Tackle Jack Dorman and End Ray Harm. BOTTOM: Quarterback Bob Alciandcr. The Little Gophers' next game was with Hopkins on the Warriors' field. The Kelly-men outplayed the purple-clad champions all the way. but were unable to score, and finally succumbed 13-0. The whole second half was played within the Purple 40 yd. line, but because of continuous penalties the Little Gophers couldn't score. A much improved Maroon and Gold team bowed to Robbinsdale. 25-13, on Northrop Field. Early in the second quarter, with the score 19-0 against them. Doermann scored U. High's first touchdown of the game. Early in the second half Lyle Haberland returned a Robbinsdale kickoff 65 yds. for U. High's second score. We did it was the cry of U. High team members as the Little Gophers climbed from the cellar by defeating Excelsior 18-12. This was the Little Gophers' last game of the year and they went out in a blaze of glory, with Doermann and Haberland scoring the first two touchdowns on passes and Petraborg crashing over from the 5 yd. line for the third. The Little Gophers suffered their first serious injury of the season when Ray Harris broke his ankle late in the second period. In the last half substitutions lowered the ability of the Little Gophers and the Blue-Jays scored twice. TOP ROW: Ant Coach McCutchcon, T. Bell, 8. Allen, Newton, Flinn, D Martin. P. Lohmann, R. Carlton, Mgr. Shannon, Coach Kelly. 3rd ROW: lehncr, C. Johnton, Callahan, Hcmttman, D. Johnton, Gabay, McElligott, Zcittow. 2nd ROW: Dorfman, D. Burn, R Johnton, Ray, McMillan, P. Hughes, J. Doyle, Sundm, Wolff. BOTTOM ROW: Haberland, E. Odland, Petraborg, co-capt., Doermann, :o-capt., J. Baer. B. Alciandcr, Them, R. Harm. 35 STANDING: D'Aigle, C. Johnson, Hall, Lcvinsohn, E. OdUnd, D. Johnson, Reedy, Peerson, Levin.us. Van Ornum. SITTING: Docrmann, B. Alciandcr, R. Allen, Pctraborg, Coach Person, Capt. Lorberbaum, J. Baer, Tangen, Setter. Basketball The 1946 basketball season was a story of success at the start and success at the finish but it was a season marred by bad luck and inexperience in between. Coach Gerry Person started the season with four lettermen but center John McCallum was lost for the year because of an infection. In preseason play, the team had scrimmages with Breck, Minnehaha Academy. Mpls. South, and Mpls. Southwest, and started the season with a 20 to 27 victory over Wayzata on the Wayzata floor. A combi- nation of forwards Howie Lorberbaum, Chuck Doermann, and Rick Allen; veteran Jerry Petraborg, Jerry Baer, and Bob Alexander filled in the guard positions and Bob Setzer at center rounded out the playing squad. The next game was a tough one. a 21 to 18 loss to Hutchinson. Hutch, one of the best teams in the state was held 18 to 18 but scored a quick basket and a free throw to break the Little Gophers' tight zone defense in the last thirty seconds. In the next two games the team ran into co-champ Hopkins and Robbinsdale. 36 Losing to Hopkins in a tough game 27 to 17, the Little Gophers came back strongly against the Robins at Rob-binsdale only to lose in the last minute. 27 to 24. The last game of the 1945 part of the season was with St. Louis Park. It found the Little Gophers on the short end of a 41 to 3 I score but that does not indicate what a closely fought battle it was. The game was not decided until the last quarter when Hanson and the Parkers all round height wore down the game U. High team. A practice period of a week elapsed before the last half of the season began. In that time the team defeated St. Paul Johnson in a scrimmage and then got down to work for the Redwood Falls game on the first day of school. The boys entered the game confident of winning but were very much surprised. The Little Gophers stepped into a 7 to 0 lead but then let up and the visitors quickly made it I 3 to 9. The score at the half was 21 to 19 and the Redwood boys made things pretty bad in the last half with the final score 47 to 34. Mound was the next victor over the Little Gophers who could not seem to find the basket and could not stop the Mohawks from the floor. The final score was 28 to 16 for Mound. The next game was the return game at Hutchinson. This time it was a much improved team that met the Little Gophers and got away to an 18 to I start. Everything seemed to go wrong for U. High and the score at the half was 31 to 8. mainly due to the efforts of Hutchinson's Hoeft and Joecks. The second half was a different story as Chuck Doermann with ten points helped to make the score respectable and it was 50 to 31 at the end. E. Pctrdborg. R. Allen. Oocrmenn, Setter, Alciendcr, Lorbcrbeum. Beer. Tengcn. The first encounter with Excelsior's Blue Jays was one of the best of the year. As the game started it was evident that the Little Gophers had complete charge of the scoring and were to excel in defensive play too. At the end of the first half the score was close. 14 to 12. but the second half was different with Howie Lorberbaum leading the team to a 26 to 19 final score with his 14 points. On January 25. the team made it two in a row with a second victory over winless Wayzata at the field house. The visitors took an early lead and held it well, mainly because of the scoring of their star center. Dave Koch. At the half and three quarter mark. U. High was behind 16 to 20 and 22 to 24 but the Little Gophers swung into the lead led by Lorberbaum and their final spurt made the winning score 32 to 26. The next game was the first of five successive losses. It was at Hopkins and found U. High without star guard Jerry Petraborg. out for the season with an appendectomy. Loses to Robbinsdale. St. Louis Park, Mound, and Excelsior finished the regular season. When the subdistrict tournament rolled around. U. High drew one of the co-champs, Hopkins, as St. Louis Park won the toss sending them into the districts. It was in that game that the Little Gophers pulled the surprise upset of the year by winning a close, well-played game 32 to 30 after being behind most of the first three-quarters. In the district against Chaska the team started slowly and this slow start cost them the game 36 to 34. It was in this game that Lorberbaum broke his arm. Looking back, it was a successful season, as far as participation and spirit were concerned but some of the breaks and the inexperience were too tough to cope with. 37 Co-captain Ray Harris Although (lowed by an injury finithed strongly in the 145 clan this year. He has been on the wfeitling team since l� 45. Co-captain Alan Rice won the championship m his weight class lor the second straight year and led the team to a second place in the state. TOP: P. Hughes. Ammerma . Newton, L. Swanson, R. Harris. SITTING: McElligott, Sweet Coach Stark. Rice. Dorfman, Squatting, Friedman, Bray. Wrestling This year's wrestling season, the most successful in U. High history, was capped by a runner-up position in the State meet, after years of languishing in the basement of high-school wrestling circles. An extensive thirteen match schedule rounded the team into shape for the tournaments. The campaign opened with a 24-18 defeat at the hands of Wayzata on the latter's mats. For the second meet the matmen journeyed to Owatonna, only to absorb their second defeat by a 26-14 score. The two succeeding meets brought about twin conference defeats, to state champions Robbinsdale 33-10 and to Mound 28-13. On December 18th the grapplers scored their first victory of the year by winning over Minneapolis Marshall 25-13. The next meet proved disappointing for the Little Gophers as they lost to powerful Anoka by the narrow margin of 21-19. Returning to their winning ways the wrestlers scored a 24-18 win over the Farm School, and in a return match defeated Wayzata 21-19. The return match with all powerful Robbinsdale resulted in another defeat, this time by a score of 28-11. In a return match with Anoka the grapplers succumbed 35-10. The next two meets resulted in two more victories, with Minneapolis Washburn bowing 20-16, and the Farm School again being defeated, this time 31-13. The dual meet season closed as the matmen again lost to Mound 28-11. U. High took fourth in the Regional meet, with Hillcl Sweet. Al Rice and Jack Dorfman placing first, and cocaptain Ray Harris and Alan Friedman taking fourth places to account for the team's total of 21 points. Rice. Sweet and Dorfman entered the State meet, where as a team they gathered 19 points, which gave them second place behind powerful Robbinsdale. Hillel Sweet became State I 33 lb. champion, Alan Rice was crowned 138 lb. champion for the second straight year, and Jack Dorfman was runner-up for the Heavy-weight title. Although the State meet ended the official season Rice and Dorfman went on to become Northwest A.A.U. champions in their respective divisions, to wind up the best year in the history of U. High wrestling. 38 Baseball For the first time in ten years U. High is fielding a baseball team. The Little Gophers were forced to drop the game because of a lack of material, but with the increased enrollment and the great demand of the student body, the school will again appear on the Lake Conference schedule. The team should have good pitching with experienced players like Dick Shermerhorn and Ronnie Johnson. The catching will be taken care of by Jerry BASEBALL TEAM—TOP ROW: 0. Coh«n. Shcrmcrhotn, Them. L« hy. Voting, D. Martin. L. Swarwon. 2nd ROW: Van Ornom. Roy. R. Johnson. Parranto. R. Harris, PHraborf, Shannon. BOTTOM ROW: Parks. Mawhold. Mr. Limond. Mr. Avis. Mr. Kuss, Pert, Doermann. NOT IN PICTURE: Alciander. TRACK TEAM—TOP ROW: Wicst, Ammetmtn, Prichard. Nolan. McMillcn, Walker G Schafer. Heintiman. Callahan, Baer Coach Person. 2nd ROW: Habcrland. Hactgcr. Newton, Lowe, Pauling, Bangcrt. BOTTOM ROW. Dale Johnson. Flynn, T. Ohrbeck, Odland, Pearson, Dorfman, B. Allen, B. Carlson. Petraborg. who has had some experience in legion ball. There are some very promising infielders, among them Russ Van Ornum at first and Ray Harris at shortstop. In the outfield there is going to be a wide, open race with Chuck Doermann, Mike Leahy. George Mahwold, John Young, Sherwood Perl and Bob Alexander all fighting for the three starting positions. Track Because of the advent of baseball as a major sport here this year. Coach Person was hard-pressed, and had to mould the team around returning letterman Lyle Haber-land, hurdler. 440. and dash man. The first meet with Hopkins found our track team composed of Jack Dorfman, Bob Callahan, and Tom Orbeck in the discus and shot: Dashmen Haberland. Chuck Wiest (a newcomer), Dale Johnson, and Einar Odland; broadjump. Johnson, Weist. Baer: and highjump, Gold, Hoetger. and Baer. The pole vault was very weak with only Gene Schafer competing. A newcomer to the mile event. Terry Nolan, showed signs of becoming a mainstay of next year's team. Our relay team was made up of Odland. Baer, Hoetger, and Haberland. Aiding Haberland in the hurdles were Schafer and Orbeck. 39 TENNIS—TOP: lorberbaum, Mgr.; Coach Anderson, Myers. BOTTOM: Trittei, R. Allen. Beer. GOLF—TOP: David. John Olson, R. Allen, C. Johnson. BOTTOM: Coach Schrupp. Strousc. Hall. B. Doyle. McEllisott. Golf The 1946 golf season had promises of being one of the most successful in recent years in respect to balance and ability. Coming back from a fairly poor season last year, this year's team under coach Manfred Schrupp. started off with victories over Wayzata. Mound, and Robbinsdale and lost to St. Paul Murray. A match with De LaSalle and return matches with most of the other teams have been scheduled for the remainder of the season. The team was made up of only two of last year's men and found senior Richard Allen shooting at number one position and sophomore Clayton Johnson number two. Fighting hard for the number three and four positions were sophomore Lenny Strouse and junior Tom Hall. Other boys on the squad included senior Quentin David. Billy Doyle and John McElligott. All these boys put in a lot of time and effort on the University golf course and as a result have turned out an unusually fine team. Because the Bisbila went to press too early to record the 1945 scores, here is that record. U. High . . . Blake . ... 12 U. High . . . . 1 , Breck • - • IO 2 U. High . . . . . 1 Hopkins ... 14 U. High . . Wayzata ... 15 U. High . . . Wayzata ... 12 U. High . . Blake . ... II Tennis The 1946 tennis team, under the able direction of coach Ken Anderson, looked forward to one of the most successful seasons in U. High history. Paced by the returning veterans Jerry Baer. Lorand Tritter, and Sidney Levinsohn. and strengthened by such newcomers as Rick Allen, Howard Lorberbaum, and Don Giblin, the future looked very bright. The team worked out daily on the University Courts preparing for their future meets. Rick Allen was the choice for number one man, followed closely by Jerry Baer. Lorand Tritter, and Sidney Levinsohn. all in that order for second, third, and fourth men. Howie Lorberbaum had a slight edge on Don Giblin in the fight for fifth and sixth places. This year, the team had meets scheduled with conference schools Hopkins, Wayzata, and St. Louis Park, as well as non-conference meets with St. Paul Murray. Breck. Blake and Deephaven. Before the Biz went to press, the team had won three straight victories over Murray, Breck and Wayzata. As with golf, the scores of last year's meets were not recorded and here is the complete record. U. High . . . 5 Wayzata U. High . . . 0 Southwest . . . . U. High . . . 6 Breck U. High . . . 2 Southwest . . . . u. High . . . 0 Deephaven . . . . 40 Boys Physical Ed. Physical Education was practically non-existent during the Fall quarter, partially because of a lack of instructors. but mainly because most all of the boys were out for football. However, Coach Person started off Winter quarter with a bang by putting all the boys, grades seven through twelve, except those out for wrestling and basketball, into regular gym classes. An exciting year was planned with participation in such sports as volleyball, basketball, handball, softball, wrestling and swimming. The quarter began with a summary of the forthcoming events and a few of the necessary rules. The classes were broken up into squads, each with a squad leader, for the purpose of calisthenics and intersquad activities. During the Winter Quarter the classes, besides calisthenics which include pushups, straddlehops, situps and other muscle-bending exercises, had the opportunity to play basketball and to wrestle. During Spring quarter the boys worked on track and baseball, besides the above calisthenics. At the end of each quarter a test was given on the rules of the various games. Girls Physical Ed. We got fit and we had fun while doing it are the words voiced by all the girls' Physical Education classes. All the girls in the seventh through the tenth grade are required to take gym. The classes have had an interesting and varied course of activities during the past year. The whole schedule was under the supervision of Miss Mary C. Birmingham. During the Fall Quarter the girls learned the skills of soccer. After practicing among themselves they held a tournament with each class entering a team. The Sophomores won the tournament, but all the girls agreed that soccer is an enjoyable game. The Winter Quarter held many exciting events. The seventh and eighth grades had folk dancing, while the girls in the other classes had modern dancing. Basketball. volleyball, and health classes, were also offered, and the girls responded well to all these activities. The main event of the year was the swimming demonstration held in the big pool in Norris Gymnasium. Water ballet was performed by ten Sophomore girls. Diving skills were exhibited by Betty Baer. Sue Hirsch and Barbara Norman, and safety rules were shown by several Freshman girls. 41 U. Club U. Club this year enjoyed one of its most successful years. Under the guidance of athletic director, Gerald Person, many constructive projects were worked on and accomplished. The purpose of U. Club is to promote athletics and sportsmanship in U. High as well as being of service to the school. A new constitution was written at the first of the year to further these aims. Many other projects were instituted. The U. Club was given the responsibility of noon hour recreation and made a great success of it. Ping-pong, shufflcboard, and games and dancing were done in the winter and basketball, base- ball, and horseshoes could be played in the spring quarter. This year the boys purchased U. Club pins, and they turned out to be very popular. The club also had membership cards printed and these cards enable the owner to attend all U. High home athletic functions for life. During the basketball season, the Club had programs printed and sponsored dances after some of the games. The club was led this year by Ray Harris, president: Jerry Baer, vice-president: and Lyle Haberland, sec.-treasurer. u. CLUB—TOP ROW: McCallum, C. Hughe . Ooermann. Pctraborg, Tritter, Ray. 2nd ROW: Hoctger, Wolff E. Odland. Fleming Sundm. Dorfman. 3rd ROW: 0. Burn. T Ohrbeck. Sweet. Then . J. Doyle. Dale Johnton. BOTTOM ROW: S.T.—Haberland. V P.—Baer, Mr. Perion, P.—R. Ham . Rice. MISSING: Lorbcrbaum. Alexander, Gabay. Lettermen FOOTBALL Bob Alexander Jerry Baer, co-capt. Doug Burn Bob Callahan Chuck Doermann, co-capt. Jack Dorfman John Doyle Stan Gabay Lyle Haberland Ray Harris Mike Hughes Dale Johnson Ron Johnson Einer Odland Jerry Petraborg Harly Ray Sherman Sundin Fred Theiss Steve Wolff BASKETBALL A TEAM Bob Alexander Rick Allen Jerry Baer Chuck Doermann Howie Lorberbaum, capt. Bob Setzer George Tangen B TEAM Steve Wolff Einer Odland Henry Reedy Russ Van Ornum Gary D'Aigle Clayt Johnson Don Levinius Don Pearson Sid Levinsohn Dale Johnson Tom Hall WRESTLING Jack Dorfman Ray Harris, co-capt. John McElligott Pete Parranto Alan Rice, co-capt. Hillcl Sweet 42 X1 355 SfrW.ES - FEITIRE 45 Summing Things Up On September 3. 1945. many new and old students thronged the portals of U. High, anxious to begin what proved to be a scintillating and singular school year. The onslaught of new faculty members was soon acclimated to the rush and hub-bub of U. High's halls. U. High's host of extra-curricular activities began humming. The biggest event was the homecoming dance held in the Union. Football heroes, queen candidates, and ordinary students breathlessly awaited the results of their vote. The orchid bequeathed to Joan Endress brought roars of approval from all. Jeanne Lauer, Carol Macey. and Liz Burn, the other glamor gals, stood by as attendants. Assemblies, frequented enthusiastically, were many and varied. They ranged from a talk by Louis Untermeyer to songs by the Girl's Club. A calm followed the excitement. The football season drew its last cheer from U. High enthusiasts. Ray Harris, after playing a grand game, hobbled off the field with a broken ankle. As Thanksgiving vacation appeared, the Little Gophers slipped into their basketball and wrestling uniforms, just to practice. Each club witnessed its own peculiar initiation. Boys, pants rolled to knees, rowing imaginary boats on the lawn became a common sight at noon. U. Club also sponsored races around the school building and splashy maroon bow ties. Beribboned French poodles, red-sashed Spaniards, laurel wreathed Latin—all these decked out their colors in the now gloomy halls. Days were being counted until Christmas vacation. Pep fests injected a lighter note and the new winter styles of tucked in sweaters accented with wide belts added a different note to the impending end of fall quarter. The fervor caused by the all school play excelled that of any other year. Our Town’’ brought a crowd that left with admiring praise. The Christmas party, sponsored by the school furnished food, carols, and fun for the entire student body. The last week of school, full of parties in class and then the triumphant Christmas assembly, marked an intermission pleasing to both gratified faculty and weary students. Thirty members of the senior class took to the stage to present Stage Door.' the senior class play and the outstanding event of the Winter quarter. However, the play was far from the only event of the quarter, for events came one after another to make the Winter quarter a busy one for the entire school. The Mothers' Teas were also held this quarter, with the appearance of the newly organized male ensemble, a sixteen voice group. Many classes and clubs had sleighrides and parties in honor of their members during the Winter quarter. Among the most successful was the spree held by the Seniors on Saturday. February 16. Friday and Saturday. March 1st and 2nd. made up one of the most successful weekends in the history of U. High athletics. On Friday evening came the bucketeers’ startling 32-30 upset of mighty Hopkins to put U. High into the District 18 tournament for the first time since 1939. On Saturday afternoon the wrestling team captured second place in the state meet. Alan Rice and Hillel Sweet both took titles and Jack Dorfman took a second place in their respective individual weights divisions. Then on Saturday night Johnny Young took a first place in the 100 yard backstroke at the Twin City YMCA swimming meet to wind up the near perfect weekend. There were those first hot days when the girls began to appear in their summer dresses, and the boys played baseball at noon. An all school sunlight, held soon after the quarter began, pepped everyone up and took their minds off vacation. An assembly was given by the choir presenting a short resume of the songs given by the choir and male ensemble at the Music Festival. Each noon the lawns were covered with girls trying to get tans to go with their formals for the J.S. and the boys came by to hoot and wonder what kind of flowers to bring their dates. It was a magnificent affair. The juniors did a grand job on decorations, music, and the rest. Remember how hard it was to make parents understand why it took so long to get home? The campaign of the candidates for senate officers took on the aspect of a vigorous struggle. The halls and stair wells were bedecked with posters, notices and pictures. Next came the Highlights. It was gratifying to see everything go off so smoothly and know it was worth all that work and worry. All the mothers and daughters feasted in grand style at their annual banquet. The theme. From Lollipops to Lipstick. caused favorable comment from all. In the middle of May the U. Club put on its annual Athletic Banquet. Part of the proceedings were to honor the lettermen and preview next year's athletic events. Final exams kept us all occupied scurrying around and doing last minute cramming. Before we realized it, Senior Day came with the seniors decked in caps and gowns feeling a little self-conscious, but proud, too. The senior assembly was a grand success, and the Breeze kept us all occupied signing until our pens ran dry. During the last week of school, after a graduation rehearsal, the seniors had a party which took the form of a picnic. The days went almost too quickly. Then, came the solemnity of baccalaureate, giving the seniors a chance to reflect. Commencement expressed the thanks of the seniors for a wonderful year and a pledge to keep searching for that unknown quantity in college, jobs, and later life—to keep on learning. 46 Snoopin' Around The camera often pops in at off-guard moments catching us U. High bumpkins in peculiar postures and moods. Here we have a mood befitting a sultry senorita. ... In contrast, here are a couple of nymphae about to shove off for Lower Slobovia . . . caught in the act are Courtney Burton, Dick Shermerhorn and Howard Lorberbaum. stars of the Senior Class Play. Dick Kuhn. Doug Burn, Dick Grabner. Rickie Allen and Pete Parranto taking a well-earned sunbath . . . how insulting (or insinuating?!) . . . Leaning on the bar are our baseball addicts . . . After the ball is over, Dorfman, Theiss and Gabay at practice!.. . Leg appeal or Joanie Endress. Pat Tholen and Marge Krinsky basking in the sunlight... What if Liz Burn should miss? There would be no presents for the waiting Spanish Club members. ... An anxious moment caught at one of the B games. . . . Seventh grade talent at work in the art room. . . . Love and feet are busting out all over. . . . Getting prettied ud for 12:30 class are Barb Gesell, Liz Burn and Courtney Burton. . . . The disinterested spectator (Phil, why are you leaving?) . . . Tired Steve? ... 47 I Class Play I'm through. I won't go on.” These were the lines most often heard around the sets of the class play. Even with mishaps, interruptions, and internal upheavals Stage Door” turned out to be one of the biggest successes of all the class plays. It was a great deal of worlc for all concerned, but the fun had more than compensated for it. Thinking back over it all, Stage Door's” rehearsals were packed with little incidents. First of all, we had one casualty. Stan Gabay dropped a hammer on Dave Fleming’s head. Then, of course, you all know that the leading man, Howie Lorberbaum, broke his arm, and had to go through all the rehearsals with a cast. No one that was there will ever forget the anxiety with which were awaited all of Joan Bergsland's entrances as Mattie, but of course she made them all the Night they really counted. Once, the gun failed to go off when Joan Endress shot herself. Everyone sat and prayed when the time for her suicide arrived the night of the play. Every time Lorand Tritter and Fred Theiss came in. Mat-tie would wave in a general direction which was supposed to be the parlor, but which always turned out to be the upstairs. Then there was Ray Harris who, as Courtney's father, would greet her as though he were catching a basketball. We all had to laugh at Phyllis Swanberg trying to act like a women of fifty running a boarding house. Liz Burn had a time trying to develop a Hollywood accent in the last act. Nancy Rigler we hope will always treasure the oscar she received for her fine work. Carol Macey never could remember that Appleton was only a hundred miles from Milwaukee.' Joan Cranston couldn't straighten her stocking seam with just the air that Mr. Brink thought it should have. And who can forget that darling scene between Jeanne Lauer and Bob Alexander. No wonder it sounded natural! Stan Gabay's cigar made everyone sick but Stan. He must have a rugged constitution. Jo Lieberberg and her ever-faithful high heels caused commotion at each rehearsal. Everybody wore them except Jo. Liz looked especially charming in them as she always topped off the costume with overalls and a leather notebook for a purse. Mr. Brink kept changing the first scene of the last act. and every time he accidentally cut one of Jerry Baer's sparse lines. Poor Jerry finally had to plead with him to stop it. Lyle Haberland just couldn't seem to say pic-ture.’ It finally ended up sounding like two words, but the ”c was there, all right. One of those peculiar things was Mary Norton hopping in backwards from the dining room. She barely missed the coffee table each time. Poor Julie Olsen kept being hit by the curtain. and every time Ev Sexton's lines came up. she'd be sitting with a dreamy look on her face listening to the others. Judy Bennett's scream invariably frightened everyone. We re still wondering how she ever learned to emote like that. Venetia's temporary black hair was one of the sacrifices for the play. Her excellent playing will remain in the ears of all. Louis Hiniker had a bad cold through all of the rehearsals, but he did a grand job the night of the play. Marge Krinsky was really a big hit as Judith. Her last scene with Lorand Tritter (which they worked out themselves) was a masterpiece. Courtney Burton as Terry gave a moving and realistic performance. She had to really practice inhaling that cigar smoke in the last act. Howie Lorberbaum had trouble shouting Terry” over and over again at the foot of the stairs. Dick Shermerhorn is still resting up from his triple job of playing a lead, working the lights, and helping to build the set. Janet Rylander fit the role of glamor girl, didn't she? Barb Gesell couldn't seem to get on the right side of Jo Liebenberg. No matter which side she was on, Mr. Brink always wanted her on the other side. We're still wondering how Pat Tholen was cast as an old maidish young girl who didn't like men. 48 Seniors Demobilize As the train arrives from Camp McCoy. Wisconsin, we sec many of the ‘discharged U. High alumni coming back home. Back at U. High the class of '45 is just leaving. For instance. Marge Krinsky leaves after lunch in her Chev ; Joan Brandmo and Louise Schelmeske leave their tardy excuses. Ray Harris leaves his brother Johnny to anyone who wants him (please forgive us Mrs. Harris!) Joan Endress leaves all her success to her sister Jean. Jerry Baer leaves his earmuffs to Leon Kaplan and Stan Gabay leaves his A.V.O.C. button to Jim Marvin. Marie Riedel and Fred Theiss leave their journey from Mahtomedi to Jill Bryant. Leo Melzer leaves his red hair to Pete Hughes. Mick Hughes left for the Army. Don Johnson leaves his seat on the streetcar to Cliff Lehner. Barb Gesell gives up her locker mirror. Janet Rylander leaves art talents to Pony Schmalhorst. Ricky Allen leaves his bushy hair to Helen Buchta. Pudge Boberg leaves her Latin book to her sister Nory. Ron Johnson s laugh is left to Russ Van Ornum. Charlotte Abrahamson leaves her camera. Dick Shermerhorn leaves his baseball ability to next year's team. Renee Kaplan leaves her place on the bus to Ann Bayliss. Lorand Tritter leaves his pink cheeks to Bob Setzer. Pat Tholen leaves her continual line of chatter. Chuck Nelson leaves his love for mechanics to John Derringer. Marge Hansen leaves her pretty hands to Marchet Sullivan. Bob Alexander leaves his blue car to Dick Kuhn. Quentin David leaves his nickname. Buzz to doorbell manufacturers. Elaine Greenstein leaves her clothes to Joyce Tankenoff. Alan Rice leaves his boogie-woogie technique to Sherman Sundin, Jo Liebenberg and John McCallum leave their smiles to Betty Bergquist and Bob Callahan. Courtney Burton takes her cigarette holder with her. Tom Schafer leaves his grocery truck to Gene. Chuck Doer-mann leaves his appetite to John Doyle. Judy Bennett leaves her acting talent to Sally Bayliss. Phil Packard leaves his dancing ability to Miller Myers. Phyl Swanberg's friendly way is left to Marlene DeWitt. Dick Grabner leaves his flashy diamond sweater to Jim Hidy. Howie Lorberbaum president of our class leaves his difficult task to some lucky (?) person in the class of 47. Joan Bergsland leaves her vocal abilities to Joyce Lewis, and Bob Mareck leaves his camera film to his brother Jack. Hillel Sweet leaves the horns on his car to Bror Soderlind. Jean Lauer leaves with Alex. Carol Macey leaves her musical talent to Sabina Godfredson. Nancy Rigler leaves her laughing face to Mr. Brink for use on Monday mornings. Clem Picado her knowledge of Spanish to Joyce Pryce. Harley Ray leaves his sense of humor to Dale Johnson. Liz Burn takes her figure with her. Rae Phillips leaves her typewriter to Dick Koch. Dolly Ohrbeck leaves her brother. Tom. alone in the truck. Benny Sentyrz left at the end of Fall quarter. Julie Olsen leaves her letter writing to Sandy Walker. Muriel Olson her piano playing to Jeanne Robb. Jerry Petra-borg leaves his trumpet to Roger Burton. Ev Sexton leaves her beautiful complexion to Mary Amberg. Joyce Ro-dier leaves her efficiency to Marie Geist. Pete Parranto leaves his stature to Sid Levinsohn. Lyle Haberland leaves his German book to Lenny Strouse. Jean Weber leaves her bow ties to Don Pearson. Mary Mc-Manama leaves her quiet charm to Ann Hillhouse. Louis Hiniker leaves his curly hair to Rodris Roth. Mary Norton leaves her long fingernails to Jackie Wieson. Dave Ludwig leaves his crew-cut to Bill Milham. Dave Fleming leaves his blue eyes to George Tangen. Ted Rauen leaves his brains to Ron Rosenberg. Venetia Taft leaves her ability to sleep at slumber parties to Betty Baer. Well, the seniors are all demobilized now. So long, kids! We really hope you II have as much fun as we did. 49 • •• • • •••••• ••••••• •• Most Popular 1. Endress 2. Burn 3. Boberg 1. Lorbcrbaum 2. McCollum 3. Petraborg Loveliest Smile 1. Burton 2. Rigler 3. Rylonder 1. McCollum 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. Petraborg Beit Pertonality 1. Endress 2. Burn 3. Boberg 1. Lorbcrbaum 2. Rice 3. McCollum Beit Dressed 1. Krinsky 2. Rylander 3. Greenitein 1. Lorbcrbaum 2. Fleming 3. Petraborg Biggest Flirt 1. Burton 2. Tholen 3. Endreil 1. Hughes 2. Shermerhorn 3. McCollum Best Line 1. Burton 2. Brandmo 3. Tholen 1. Hughet 2. Baer 3. Lorbcrbaum Beit Figure 1. Rylander 2. 8urn 3. Craniton 1. Petraborg 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. Rice Nicest Legi 1. Endress 2. Gciell 3. Mocey 1. Petraborg 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. Baer Beit Looking 1. Rylander 2. Boberg 3. Krinsky 1. Petraborg 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. Hiniker Friendliest 1. Endress 2. Gescll 3. Licbenberg 1. Haberland 2. Schafer 3. Harris Moit Efficient 1. Boberg 2. Laucr 3. Rigler 1. Harris 2. Haberland 3. Rauen Beit Senie of Humor 1. Burn 2. Burton 3. Taft 1. Lorbcrbaum 2. Ray 3. Rice Biggest Apple Polisher 1. Rigler 2. Endress 3. Bennett 1. Baer 2. Gabay 3. Tritter Beit Dancer 1. Burn 2. Macey 3. Endreis 1. Packard 2. Hughes 3. Parranto Moit Likely to Succeed 1. Toft 2. Rigler 3. Lauer 1. Haberland 2. Rouen 3. Lorbcrbaum Mott Beautiful Hair 1. Rigler 2. Sexton 3. Krinsky 1. Hiniker 2. Petraborg 3. Alexander Biggest Eater 1. Endress 2. Boberg 3. L ebenberg 1. Doermann 2. Johnson 3. Packard Moit Appealing 1. Endress 2. Rylonder 3. Boberg 1. Petraborg 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. McCallum Prettiest Eyes 1. Rigler 2. Cranston 3. Liebenberg 1. Hughei 2. Lorbcrbaum 3. Packard Beit One to Run Out of Gai With t. Endress 2. Burn 3. Burton t. Petraborg 2. Baer 3. Lorbcrbaum Autographs 51 GLADSTONE 2255 1321 S. E. FOURTH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS MM26 47