University High School - Bisbila Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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RONALD ROSENBERG President of the World Affairs Club and of the Science Club. Ron accelerated from his sophomore to his senior year. As a sophomore he was a member of the Breeze staff. Latin Club. Chess Club and during the last two years he belonged to Dramatic Club. Also athletically inclined, he has been on both the tennis and wrestling teams. JOANNA SCHMALHORST With only one year at U High behind her. Pony, as a senior, was elected president of Acme, and editor of the Bisbila. These heavy responsibilities did not limit her from talcing an active part in Spanish Club. Russian Club. Pep Club. Senate and the Girls' Club Cabinet and Council. In her junior year she was elected into the Jour. Hon. Society. BARBARA SORENSON Barbara started this year in the junior class, coming from East High School in Duluth. It was discovered in the fall quarter that she had enough credits to join the senior class. She is an accomplished violinist and plays in the string ensemble. She was in Choir, and was a Breeze reporter. Her smile and personality made her a welcome addition to the class of ‘47. SALLY STORBERG Solly came to U. High from St. Paul Central in her junior year. She joined the Russian and Dramatic Clubs and become a member of the Library Board. This year she proved her capability when she was technical director of the senior class play. She was also in Lady Precious Stream. Her main interests lie in art and she hopes someday to be an interior decorator. SHERMAN SUNDIN Shcrm came from St. Paul Central last year and made a name for himself in athletics. He was on the football team for two years and the baseball team last year. He was initiated into U. Club last year and became president this year. His dramatic contributions enhanced Hi-lites last year and the all-school play this year. ROBERT SETZER An all-around good guy is Bob. During his six years at U. High, he was twice class pres., Senate pres., front page editor on the Breeze staff. In his junior year he was elected to A.V.O.C., Jour. Hon. Soc., U. Club, and Dragoman. He was a basketball star, sang in the Choir, belonged to German Club, and was in Hi-litcs and two allschool plays. BETTY SCHWARTZ Betty was another of our class who started U. High in the seventh grade. We all recognized her good art work as the Breeze art editor in her senior year, and in her ardent poster-making. She has been a member of Pep. Russian, Spanish, Chess, and Dramatic Clubs and the Library Board. In her junior year she served on the J. S. Committee. RUTH STEWART Ruthic came to U. High in her sophomore year. Her main interests lie in the field of Home Economics, and you could usually find Ruthie in the Home Ec room, sewing some new garment. Her cooking talent came in handy around the time of the Mothers' Teas and she was often responsible for those delicious cakes. MARCHET SULLIVAN Marchet's performance as the exotic Princess of the Western Regions in the all-school play, Lady Precious Stream,” will long be remembered by everyone who saw it. Her chief interests are in art and drama- This year she was the president of the Pan-American League which proves her interest in language also. JOYCE TANKENOFF Charming Joyce was very active in the class of '47. She was editor-in-Chief of Breeze; three years in Senate. Senate treas. as senior; sec. and Red Cross Chairman of Girls' Club; on the Carnival, senior class play, and Senate poster committees; a Homecoming queen candidate; elected to Jour. Hon. Soc. and Nat. Hon. Soc. as a junior; and was see.-treas. of Acme. 16

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DONALD PEARSON Don ha really proved hi acting ability incc he came to U. High in tenth grade. He ha been in each all-school play produced since then, and this year was in the senior class play, “Peg O' My Heart, as Alaric. Being very musical, Don sang in the choir and the Male Ensemble and tool part in the Highlites of '45 and '46. QUENTIN PONTHAN Quent came to U. High in his sophomore year from Central High School in St. Paul. The activities he has been in have been very much benefited by his work. He contributed much to the Science Club this year, and everyone will remember his excellent performance as Jerry in the senior class ploy, Peg O' My Heart. JOYCE ANN PRYCE Joyce Ann joined this class in her sophomore year when she came from Sanford High. She has been an active member of the Spanish Club for three years and of the Pep Club for two years. In her junior year Joyce Ann was an assistant page editor on the Breeze, and in her senior year, she was assistant editor of the Bix.” RUTH RI6LER Ruthie is another girl who accelerated this year. She was the charming star of Peg O’ My Heart. the senior class play, and is best known for her dramatic activities, both in school and in civic productions. Ruthie has belonged to the Dramatic Club. Girls Club Cabinet Council. World Affairs Club. French Club, National Honor Society and elected into Acme. JANET MAY ROSEKRANS Janet May was a new addition to the graduating class of '47, coming from the Academy of Our Lady, in Chicago last year. She became a member of the French Club and the Dramatic Club and was in the cost of the senior class play, Peg O' My Heart. Her lovely voice was a welcome addition to the soprano section of the U. High Choir. SHERWOOD PERL Woody came to U. High in his sophomore year from Jefferson. During his three years at U. High he has gone out for many activities. He has been on the football, wrestling, and golf teams. He has also belonged to the German Club, the Photo-Service Club, and the Science Club. In his junior year, he was helpful in organizing the baseball team. BARBARA POSNICK Barbara joined this class just last fall when she came from North High in Minneapolis. She was a member of the Dramatic Club. Her main interests seemed to be in the domestic field, for she could usually be found in the Home Economics room sewing or cooking. Her sweet personality and general affability easily made her a part of our school. HENRY REEDY Hank was known to everyone by his winning grin and personality. One of the basketball stars, he earnestly supported the team for three years, and he also went out for football. Hank was class treasurer in his sophomore year, served in the Senate for three years, and was a member of Latin Club. Dramatic Club. Breeze, and the Bisbila Board. JEANNE PAT ROBB Our 1946 Homecoming Queen, vivacious Jeanne Pat was one of this class' most popular girls. Since coming in her junior year, she has taken an active part in the Dramatic Club and the Pep Club. This year she was elected secretary of the senior class and of Spanish Club. Her outstanding musical talents were graciously received in Hi-lites. LEATRICE ROSENBERG Leatrice came to U. High from Washburn in her junior year. In that year she was a member of the Dramatic Club and she was on the Library Board. This year she belonged to one of the school's newest organizations, the World Affairs Club. One of her favorite pastimes is reading, and she is fre quently seen with the current best seller. 15

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ROBERT TU Promoting international friendship it Bob who came to U. High this year from China. Although he was new to the way of the American high school, he immediately took up our customs and made many friends. Bob joined the Dramatic Club. Science Club, Math Club. World Affairs Club and served on the swimming team. STEWART WALKER Sandy came to U. High from St. Thomas three years ago. His tall and lanky form has been in the meetings of the Science Club this year, while in hit junior year, he was on the wrestling team. The World Affairs Club also had his services in his senior year. Sandy has a definite talent for boxing and he would be a credit to any boxing team. CHARLES WEIST Chuck, our school treasurer, came to U. High only last year, but he soon became active in many school dobs. He was treat, of Dragoman, pres, of Photo-Service, in the Dramatic Club, on the track team, on the J.S. and Homecoming Committees. and on the crews of the all-school plays. Chuck took many pictures for the Breeze and Bisbilo. STEPHEN WOLFF Steve deserves to be applauded as an outstanding member of this class. He took an active part in the Senate and U. Club, was sports editor of the Bisbila. belonged to A.V.O.C.. was an officer of Dragoman, the Dramatic Club and the Math Club. Sports attracted him and he was an able player on both the football and basketball teams. In 1946 Steve was elected into the National Honor Society. RUSSELL VAN ORNUM In two years Russ has done many things for U. High. The basketball ond baseball teams were greatly helped by his services. Belonging to the U. Club for two years, he was sec.-treas. in his senior year. He also wrote for the Bisbila and Breeze. Although there may be some who will dispute this, Russ originated The Laugh of the senior class! WILSON WARDWELL Coming from Roosevelt in his |unior year, Willy's main interests have been in science and math, and he plans to be an engineer when he graduates. In his junior year he was a member of the band and of the Chess Club. He also belonged to the Dramatic Club and Photo-Serv-•cc Club. Last fall, Willy went out for football. JACQUELINE WIESEN Attractive Jackie came to U. High in her junior year from St. Joseph's Academy. She participated in many school activities, including Spanish Club. Russian Club, and Dramatic Club. This year she was co-editor of the organization section of the 'Biz.' She has done much of the back-stage work on school ploys and was head of costuming for the senior class play. JOHN YOUNG Famed for his swimming ability. Johnny Waboo' came to U. High in his sophomore year. His favorite pastime is singing, and he was responsible for many of those dear round tones you heard from the tenor section of the Choir and the Male Ensemble. He was also in the plays and in U. Hi-lites. His letter in swimming qualified him for U. Club. CLASS OFFICERS President .... Vice-president . Treasurer...................... Secretary .... NATIONAL HONOR Elected in 1946: James Marvin Joyce Tankenoff Elected in 1947: Mary Croll Joan Freese Clifford Lehner Barbara Merrill . . . Miller Myers . . . Mary Croll . . . Bill Milham . . Jeanne Pat Robb SOCIETY (Seniors) Stephen Wolff Carol Meyer Carolyn Nawrocki Ruth Rigler JOURNALISM HONORARY SOCIETY (Seniors) Elected in 1946: Helen Buchta Robert Set2er Joanna Schmalhorst Joyce Tankenoff Elected in 1947: Natalie Clark Mary Croll Sybil Holper Alice Hornbergcr Karolyn Nelsen Carolyn Nawrocki Henry Reedy Ruth Rigler Charles Wcist Jocqueline Wiesen Stephen Wolff 17