Wabasso High School - White Rabbit Yearbook (Wabasso, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1950 volume:

WHITE RABBIT Published by the class of 1950 Atutual -Darlene Plxsen -Clayton Pickett -June Jordan (editor) Russell Rndenlok George Klabunde -Verniel Torney (editor) Vernon Radel Billy Schmidt -Donna Goudy (editor) Joan Bernardy -Lavonne Poulsen (editor) Ruth Jordan -Harlan Froelich (editor) Levi's Bernardy -Marian Heuenburg Betty Dommer -Clayton Pickett Arvid Jordan Arlln Schmlesing Lois Bangerter Henrietta Zajlo 44 Tftatta in ourselves our future lies. t44 0?(mw vhlte rose 44 falvU EDITOR IN CHIEF- BUSINESS MANAGER UNDER ORADS------ FACULTY--------- SENIORS--------- ACTIVITIES------ SPORTS---------- DEDICATION------ ADVERTISING----- grey and old rose Eaton-Cunningham Company . Kansas City, Mo. Dedication To the students of Wabasso Public School, those who have gone before and those who are yet to come, and to the parents who have made their education possible. “Scxvict SduceitioK HCe t6€nA- Shown from left to right in the picture on this page. ARCHIE DENNISTODN..........VICE PRESIDENT CARL RADEL........................DIRECTOR EWALD KINTZI.....................PRESIDENT HOWARD JENSEN....................TREASURER VSRN FLANN........................DIRECTOR CARL LEISTKOW........................CLERK in ao faculty Mr. tlroy J. Flaten, Atwater, Minn. Math 743, Algebra, Oeoaetry Macalester College, B.A. Mr. Carlo Sooger, Virginia, Minn American and orld History, Junior Ifcisiness, Principal Haaline University B.A. 40 C- lO Mr. Harvey Peterson, Minneanolis, Physics, Oen. Science, Geography, Phy. fcd., Coach. St. Cloud S.T.C., B S. Miss Bonne Schulti, Le Mara, Iowa Commercial Subjects lest Mar College, Northwestern Univ. Minn. B.A. Miss Doris Hiliao, Fargo, N.D. einglish 9,10,11,12, Play Director, School Paper Advisor Concordia Collage B.A. Mr. Marlyn Ingebriteon, Frost, Minn. Grade Music, Chorus, and, kng. MacPhail School o Music, B.M. Miss Phjllis O'Connell, Llsoorth, Wise. Phj. M., Biology, Gen, Science, ung.7 University of Minnesota B.S. 4 Mr Gordon Besemann, boanville, Minn. Ind. Arts, History, Coach St. Cloud S.T.C., 3. S. Mrs. Mary Hassonstab. Grades Wabasso, Minnesota Winona S.T.C� . Miss Marie Kramer, trades 1U2 Wabasso, Minnesota St. Catherine College Mrs. Marla Jensen 3 years of service Mrs. Hugo Otto 2 years of service (ZuAtadiAK (TtC tMUOH ifi :§ r. Eugene 3ergstrom 2 years of service Archie Jett 29 years of service iO CO Twelve years go the class of ' J 0, that Is nost of it, walked through the doors of various school buildings for the first tine Of the sixteen first graders who started at Wabasso Public School in 1933 only six—Marian Neuenburg, Lois Bangerter, Vemiel Tomey, Vernon Radel, Clayton Pickett, and Donna Goudy—have completed their schooling at W.H.S. The other fourteen members of the graduating class started school in Wabasso as freshmen. Thirty five eager freshmen, brimming with unsophisticated self-assurance began their high school career in 19U6, A new teaching staff including Mr, F. J. Ind ll, who replaced Mr, W.F. Simpson as superintendent, greeted them. That was the year that Mr, McCullough was class advisor. Phyllis Marquardt quit a short time after school started. Lavonne Poulsen, freshman candidat was crowned carnival queen. The class presented a one-act play, The Simple Life , Darlene Fix- sen reached the finals at New Ulm with her dramatic declam. Class president was George Klabunde. Vice president was Lavonne Poulsen. Marilyn Kiefer was secretary-treasurer. Student counc il members were Darlene Fixsen, George Klabunde, and Duane Georgius. The nost important event was the initiation of the class into the senior high school by the sophomores. A group of freshmen girls were waitresses at the Jr.-sr, prom Moonlight and Roses . A roller skating party at which the sophomores were guests was given in the spring. The sophomore class of 19U7 numbered twenty-six, Rueben Froelich, Edward Knott, Lyle Saietal Glen Siekmann, Bonita Grong, Ellen Knutson, Mary Holzerland, Marilyn Kiefer, Meta Dahmes, and Les- lie Schroeder were no longer with the class. Two new members—Mark Berg and Catherine Katzenberg- er—Joined the sophomores. During that year Mr. H,D. Saab became superintendent. Mr, A, Mellen- thin was principal. Mavis Rinderman and Darlene Nott withdrew from school to be married. Class advisor was Mr. Sooger. The biggest event sponsored by the class was freshman initiation. Class officers were President Bettyanne Borte, Vice President Duane Georgius, Secretary-Treasurer la- vonne Poulsen, Student council members were George Klabunde, Darlene Fixsen, and Catherine Katz- enberger, who was later replaced by IXiane Georgius. Darlene Nott was sophomore attendant to the homecoming queen. Sophomore boys and girls were waiters and waitresses at the Jr.-sr. banquet, Gay 90's . Duane Gaorgius went to the regional contest with his humorous declam. Twenty three Juniors started school at W.H.S. in 19U8. Mr. H.D. Baab was again superintend- ent and Mr, Sooger was principal. President Mark 3erg, Vice President Billy Schmidt, Secretary Lavonne Poulsen, and Treasurer Arvid Jordan steered the class through a busy year with the help of Mr. and Mrs. Haugo, class advisors. Student council members were Lois Bangerter, Clayton, and Duane Georgius, who was replaced by Henrietta Zajic. Henrietta Zajic was Junior attendant to the homecoming queen. That was the year the class obtained class rings. The play, ’'The Imaginary Invalid , by Moliere was produced. The class sponsored the school carnival that year. A Jr.-sr. banquet was given. April Showers was chosen as a theme for the banquet and food and entertain- ment carried out the theme. A class party was given near the end of the year at Ramsey Park at Redwood Falls. Catherine Katzenberger was carnival queen candidate. Darlene Fixsen went to the regional with her declam. The senior year was a busy one. Catherine Katzenberger, who was married during the summer, was no longer with the class. Mark Berg was another missing member. Joan Bernardy, a new member Joined the class and Bettyanne Borte became Mrs. Stanley Salfer and did not return for second sem- ester work. Senior carnival queen candidate was Lavonne Poulsen. Homecoming queen was Henrietta with senior attendants -Lois Bangerter and Lavonne Poulsen. Calling cards, announcements, and oth- er preparation for graduation plus carnival and annual work kept seniors in a constant hustle. A three act play, Showdown at Sawtooth , was given by members of the class under the direction of Miss Hilmo. Darlene Fixsen was valedictorian and Donna Goudy and Harlan Froelich were co- saluta- torians. President Clayton Pickett, Vice President Marian Neuenburg, Secretary Henrietta Zajic, Treasurer Darlene Fixsen, and student council members Lois Bangerter, Harlan Froelich, and Marian Neuenburg Join the other thirteen class members in saying, Farewell undergrads and alma mater. Thank you parents and teachers for what you've done. With heads high we meet tomorrow, In our- selves our future lies'. Lola Louie Bangerter Band 1,2,3 Chorus 1,2,3,) G• A� A« 1,2,3 ) (Pr«s. I ) Student Council 3� U (Tres. 3) (Pres. U) School Paper 2,3 Dramatics Club 3 Class Play 3,U One act play 1 Cheerleader 1 Librarian 1 Declam 3 Magazine Sales 3,U (Capt, 3) (Manager U) Levrls Left.y Bemardy Baseball 2,3,4, Bun Patrol 3,1 Paper Staff 3 One act plAy 3 Chorus 1,1 Class Play 1 in Joan Jon 3emardy Class Sec. 2 O.A.A. 1,3,U Cheerleader 1,3 Chorus 1,2,3,) , Declams 2,h One act play 2 Betty Jean Dommer chorus 1,2, 4 G.A.A. 2,3,li Lunch Room 3,1 Librarian 2 Darlene Shorty Flxsen Valedictorian Student Council 1,2 (Sec. 2 ) One act play 1,3 Class nlay 3� U Declam 1,2,3,U Class Treas. i Newspaper Ed. 2,},h G.A.A. 1,2 Chorus 1,2,3� U Librarian 2,3 Dramatics Club 3 Music Club 3 Donna Sis” Qoudy Salutatorian G.A.A. 1,2,3,-U Declam 2 Dramatics Club 3 Chorus 1,2,3,U Librarian Music Club 3 IN OURSELVES OUR FUTURE LIES . O Ct 7) LT. Harlan Froelich Salutatorian Football l,2,3,li Baseball 1,2,3,b Bas ?tball 2,3,h Projection Club 2,},h Paper Staff 3 b Chorus 1,L Clas3 Play 3,U One act play 1,3 Student Council U Dramatics Clubs 3 Typing Contest 3 amj Jor4aa Class Tres. 3 Projection Club 3 Track 3 Chorus h June Toots Jordan Chorus l,u Paoer Club U George Klabunde Class Pres. 1 Cheerleader 1 Basketball 2 Football 2,3 Baseball U Track 3 Paoer Staff 3 Student Council 2 Bus Patrol 3 Class Play 3 One act play 1 Cl ir. T5 Ruth Ruthy Jordan O.A.A. 1,2,3,a Chons 1,2,3, U Lunch Room 3,U Bus Patrol 3,U Class play 4 Marian Carrot Top Neuenburg Class Officer (Vice Pres h) G.A.A. 1,2 Dramatics Club 2,3 Paper Club 2,3 Chorus 1,2,3,U, Band 1,2,3,U Bu3 Patrol 3,U Class Play U 4 Clayton Conky Pickett Class Pres. y Football 1,2,3 Basketball 1,2 Chorus 1,2,3,1� Baseball 1,2 One act play 1 Track 2,3 Student Council 3 Class play 1� Vernon Dicky11 Raiel Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 2,3 Chor-i3 1,)| Baseball 3,1� Track 1� Class Play 3,1� LG c- CJ iG “3 Lavonne Bonnie Poulsen Class Officer (Vice Pres. 1) (Treas. 2) (Sec.-Treas. 3) G.A.A. 3 Cheerleader 2,3 Dramatics Club 3 Paper Club 2,3,1� Class Play 2,3 Chorus 1,2,3,1� Librarian 3,1� Deciam 3 Music Club 3 .Russell Rusty Rudenick Baseball 2 Football 3 Bus Patrol 3� U Paper Staff 3 Track 3 Arlin Schmiesinp Class Play 3 Choru3 l,b Dramatics 3 Track 3 Vernlel nSuzien Tomey Choru3 1,2,3,'j G.A.A. 1,2,3,U iO cz 7) ,r. mil an Billy Schmidt Class Vice Pres. 3 Chorus 1,U Basketball 1,2,3,U Clas Play 3 Newspaner 3 Baseball 3 Bus Patrol 3 U Henrietta Hank Zajic Class Sec. U G.A.A. 2,3,� 4 (Vice Pre3. 2) (Sec. 3) NewsDaper 2,3 Majorette 2,3,U Chorus 3,U Cheerleader U Class Play 3 CO TP !M O O We the class of '50, being of sound mind and body, do make, publish, and declare this to be our first will and testimony and bequeath the follow- ing traits and characteristics: Henrietta Zajic leaves her ability to hold hands to Arlene Bode. Arlin Schmiesing wills his efficiency to teach English class to Arthur Dahmes. Beatrice Kalkhoff is the recipient of William Schmidt's southern accent. George Klabunde bequeathes his skill to flirt with girls to Oene Norcutt. I, Russell Rudenick, do hereby will my long wavy hair to Arnold Kruse. Betty Dommer regrets to leave her willing smile to Bernice Kalkhoff. Ruth Jordan wills her natural gift of scraping plates to Gerald Pennern. Lillie Siekmann receives Marian Neuenburg's ability to dress up. Clayton Pickett would like to leave his movie projection ability to Vern Maxa • Bonnie Poulsen sadly wills her natural gift of flirting, to Betty Anderson. Marlys Bangerter receives Verniel Torney's stubborness. Betty Donmer leaves her ability to get a man and keep him to Audrey Bangerter. Donna Qoudy gives her freckles to Dennis Goblirach so he will have an even tan. Henrietta Zajic bequeathes her giggles to Shirley Schroeder. Dorothy Reynolds is the recipient of Vernon Radel's baahfulness. Arvid Jordan wills to Delores Lehne his curly locks. Lewis Bernardy leaves his golden arm to James Kratzke. Harlan Froelich's ability to hang around the girls' cloak hall goes to Arnold Kaufenberg. George Klabunde'a bright remarks are willed to Fred Dallmann. Marian Neuenburg bequeathes her singing voice to Helen Siegfried. Darlene Fixsen leaves her dramatic ability to Ellen Gammelgaard• Joan Bernardy wills her Irish temper to Worma Skoblik. Vernon Radel leaves his size to Lorance Geske. Darlene Fixsen's Job as editor of paper and annual goes to Mavis Salfisberg. June Jordan's ability to get along with boys is willed to Janice Ziimerli. Pat Mahal receives Joan Bernardy's pep and ambition. Russell Rudenick hands down his masculine physique to Glen Bock. I, Verniel Tomey, do hereby will all my boy friends to Thrasilla Shemon. To the faculty, who have put up with us and our fantasies, we leave the following: To Mr. Peterson we leave the physics books and everything in them. To Mr. Besemann the girls who take shop leave the remains of the shop equipment, including the turning lathe and new blades for the Jig saw. To Miss Hilmo we leave our noisy English class and we wish her a happy married life. To Miss Schultz we leave all our debits and credits. To Mr. Platen we leave the remains of magazines and newspapers. To Miss O'Connell we leave the girls' basketball rules. To Mr. Baab we leave all our current problems. To Mr. Ingebritson we leave all of our do re mis. To Mr. Sooger we leave all the passes and admission blanks. by Joan Bernardy and Donna Goudy m co n n 4 Here It is ten years since that night In Jhne when twenty proud seniors of the class of '50 graduated and started to earn their own bread. We have decided to look In on these members and see what they have done since then. Arlln Schmleslng, who In 1955 set the record of taking the long- est time to fly around the world, now owns his own fleet of strato- cruisers. He consented to be our private pilot on our trip to New York since most of the class are now celebrities or bigwigs of some sort. As we board the plane, we meet the same smile that we so often saw at the athletic events from Henrietta Zajlc, because she was a 49 and 50 cheerleader. She Is now an airline stewardess. We landed at New York after a quiet and relaxing trip. The first thing that caught our eye was a billboard announcing that Marian Neu- enburg would give another of her very popular piano recitals. Inci- dentally we met Marian at a supper club known as the Rabbit Tracks which Is operated by Russell Rudenlck. It Is a very attractive place and covers an entire block. We decided to take a ride on the subway, txit before we left we bought that accessory that you mist have, a newspaper. Paging through the society columns and found Bonnie s Bugle by Lavonne Poulsen. This particular column contained Interesting facts about her travels In Paris. In the film section there was an announcement by Harlan Froellch, Hollywood s leading producer, that the site of his next film would be Wabasso. We were so eager to see the Inside of the paper that we forgot to look at the headlines but when we did we took a good look for there In bold type was ARVIP JORDAN. NEW HEAD OP UNITED MINE WORKERS. While window shopping on Fifth Avenue we ran Into Joan Bernardy and Vemlel Torney who were shopping for a nmw mink ooat and all the accessories. They have struck It rich as oil millionaires In Texas. They are now staying at the Waldorf-Astoria for a six months vacation. Heading for home, we stopped at Chicago to see the hospital that Qeorge Klabunde has Just completed. He knew he had to build It large beoause of the charming head nurse, Lois Bangerter. George's next in co project will be a new civic auditorium to hold the immense crowds that throng to hear the alto voice of Donna Ooudy. Next stop was St«Paul where we picked up Governor William Schmidt and the first lady of the state Betty Jean Dommer and after a short visit we took off for Wabasso. We went to the school to make preparations for the banquet that Bill was having but had to wait till the gym was cleared because Clayton Pickett, who is now Vice President in charge of circulation at Curtiss Publishing Company, was giving the kids their yearly pep talk on selling subscriptions. He mentioned Darlene Flxsen was now editor of THE LADIES HOWE JOURNAL, thdir larg- est selling magazine. As soon as the assembly was overawe started making preparations while June Jordan, the head cook at Hotel Radisson, was busy preparing the turkey. The aroma coming from the kitchen was out of this world. The turkeys were given to us by Lewis Bernardy and his wife Ruth Jordan, for this special ocoaslon, Louie now operates one of the largest turkey ranches in the state. The banquet was a gala occasion txit there was one person who didn� t pay much attention to the goings on. We Investigated and found him to be Vernon Radel who was busy writing a book called BASKETBALL, THE RADSL WAY. We know It will be a great success because Vernon was. We were very pleased to find that all of the class were doing so well but I think it’s time to go back to worx and bake some more of that bread that they are earning. Shirley Schroeder Dennis Goblirsch Arlene Bode W AW- KtW '5® tyuttun @Cei44- The junior class consisted of twenty-nine members. They elected as their officers President Patricia Mahal, Vice President Shirley Schroeder, Secretary Beatrice Kalkhoff, and Treasurer Norma Skoblik. Student council members were James Kratzke, Lorance Geske, and Vernon Maxa. Dorothy Reynolds was elected queen to repre- sent the class at the homecoming. King and queen candidates for the carnival were Frederick Dallmann and Janice Zimmerli. Their class play, And Came the Spring”, was given in the fall with Dorothy Reynolds and Dennis Goblirsch having the leading roles. Other members of the cast included Lorance Geske, Betty Andersorv Janice Zimmerli, Ellen Gammelgaard, Delores Lehne, Kenneth Sinclair, James Kratzke, Vernon Maxa, Frederick Dallmann, Gene Norcutt, Marlys Bangerter, Gerald Fennern, Audrey Bangerter, Norma Skoblik, and Arnold Kaufenberg. Class rings were received this year. A noteable event sponsored by the Juniors was the Jr-sr. banquet April 20 with Hitch Your Wagon To A Star as the theme. ftcCKUVl Batty Anderson Audrey Bangerter Mariya Bangerter Olen Bock Arlene 3ode Arthur Dahaes Frederick Dallmann Oerald Fennern Sllen lannnelgaard Loranoe Oeske Dennis Oobllrach Beatrice Kalkhoff Bernice Kalkhoff Arnold Kaufanberg James Kratske Arnold Kruse Delores Lehne Patricia Mahal Vernon Maxa Oene Horcutt Dorothy Reynolds Mavis Salflsberg Shirley Schroeder Thrasllla Shemon Helen Siegfried Lillie Slekmann Kenneth Sinclair Horn Skobllk Janice Zlmmerll tryrn iadaraon Gary Baab David Bangerter Marion Baumann Germaine Bauna Lora in • Borgs troai Floyd Burtsel Lois Christenson Lavonne Dobberstein Bruce Slliot Arnold Fixsen Gertrude Fixsen Orville Proelioh Marlin Goudy Kenneth Belling Frederick Jensen Alvin Kruse Lila Kuehn Shirley Kirohstein Marcus Mahal Donald Mielke Shirley Nelson Charlotte Nott Kenneth Radel Bernadlne Ruoktaesohel Darold Rudenick Shirley Rudenlok Dennis Rue Darlene Schaffran Myra Schwahn SofcJtotHare Edmond Schultz Phvllls Shemon Vlldred Smetak Lrle Syveraon Delores Van ¥everen Lavonne Woelfel Doneld Zimmer Sophomore officers were President. Merlin Ooudy, vice President Mildred Smetak, Secretary Lavonne Woelfel, ond Treasurer Myra Schwahn. Student Corn- ell members Included Gary Saab, Bruce Elliot, and Frederick Jensen. Advisor was Vlas Schultz. Shirley Klrschateln was sophomore attendant to the homecoming quern. Sophomore candidates, Marlon Baumann and Donald Zimmer, were carnival king and queen. Soohonore activities Included the planning of freshman Initiation. Karen Bangerter Shirley Baune Ronald Beoloaan Bathal Bergatroai Lenore Bergstrom June Bernardy Leo Bamardy Ruth Bock Joan Brau Voraan Dehrnea Kay Xlllot Kannath Pennarn Lola Fennarn Dallas Banning Arlyn Jordan Dala Knott Ardyce Kuahl Mary Laraan Alfred Llabl Shirley Maoht Marvel Maxa Joyce McCorkall Maynard Noltlng La Dean Otto Arlan Poulaen Alyca Raduenx Donald Raveling Karan Schmlealng Raymond Schroeder Ardyca Schulta Patricia Schultz ¥11 (Sped Schwahn Ottc SleVmann Melvin PVobllV Betty eterz1o er Betty Walter Elaine Walter Joyce Wilson Moat of the freshmen came from the country and began school life In Wabasso this year. Their officers Included President Marvel Maxa, Vice President Arlene Pouiaen, Secretary Mildred Schwahn, and Treasurer Ruth Bock. Student Council members were Joan Brau, Kay Elliot, and Maynard Bolting Class advisor was Miss O'Connell. Their queen representative at the homecoming was Lois Pennern. Queen candidate at the carnival was Marvel Maxa who was escorted by King Maynard Noltlng. Kay Elliot and Arlene Poulsen were Junior cheerleaders. Seventh fracte Rose Bangerter Charles Brau Dennis Fennern Agnes Oammelgaard Paul Hassenstab Gene Larsen Larry Larsen Kenneth Miller Janioe Nordseth Dale Rinderaan SiqAtA tyuule Donna Anderson Helen Brau Delores Davis James Gado Owenith Oaulke Calvin Johnson Arnold Knott Phyllis Kuester Maynard Martensen Darlys Horcutt Lois Otto Lester Schaffran Irene Schaieslng Jeroae Schmit t in Th« seventh graders are the youngest members of the high school. Their class officers are President Larry Larsen, Vice President Kenneth Miller, Secretary Agnes Ganmelgaard, Treasurer Gene Larsen, Sgt.-at- Arms Dale Rinderman. Mr. Platen was class advisor. The queen candidate for the carnival was Agnes Gammelgaard who was escorted by King Gene Larsen. Although eighth graders are not initiated members of the senior high school, they have been active in school activities including Junior bas- ketball and football. Class officers were President Calvin Johnson, Vice President Maynard Martensen, Secretary Darlys Norcutt, Treasurer Lois Otto, Sgt-at-Arma Arnold Knott. Their class advisor was Mr. Platen. Queen candidate for the carnival was Phyllis Kuester who was escorted by Maynard Martensen , class king. © tr Ci iO u. 'pcitt dfuzde JUdith Bernstron Ralph Dennlstcxin Knren Plann LaVonne Gaulke Roger ring Sandra Klrkendall Robert Klntzl Wayne Hauptll Larry Lawreaz Janet Vagin Donna Rlsse Karen Rucktaeschel (not pictured) Vary Wlllhlta Sharon Werner Paul Almjeld Scott Bangerter David Brau Kenneth Brau Cheryl Danielowskl George Davla Judith Pennam Anthony Hopmann Olorine Oaulke Nancy Caw Rodnoy King Gordon Larsen Jacquelyn Lovald LeRoy Risse Betty Schaffran Devon Schmidt Karen Johnson (not piotured) Riohard Moffat Roger Winters Slna Andorson Lois Bergstrom Barbara Bill Michael Dennistoun Walter Pennern Myron Pixsen Pntrlola Ooudy Jerry Hassenstab Wayne King Rolland Lamprecht Sharon Iars- n Janet Kissel Leon Otto Geraldine Rucktaeschel Joanne Schaffran Carol Strauraann Karen Straumann (not pictured) Jacquelyn Willhlte Mary AIraJeId Jorry Bergstrom Harold Bergstrom Pranois 3unde Gary Plann Philip Hassenstab Joyoe Hauptll Gordon King Carillon Klntrl David Knott Karen Lovald Ruth Sohmlealng Linda Rucktaeschel Janlth Schaffran Verlynn Schwantes Donald Bergstrom 21sle Anderson David Danlelowski Ruth 2111ott Joel Pennern Donald Gad oar Janice Hauptll William Jen e Richard Lan r Betty Potter Dennis Schaffran Roger Schaffran Gerald Lamprecht David Straumann Varrnret Bangerter Mildred Baumann Lavonne 3rau Vary Ann Ooske William Geske Mary Kratske Vary Lou Kruse Gerald Miller Duane Rucktaeschel (not pictured) 3everly Mueller Lawrence Winters -y : Mi r 4K tot . r IT Sixt t tyiatle r Cv th.Leti.cL 'poot aU Squad H Front row (L to R)— Lester Schaffran, James Gadow, Ron- ald Beckman, Kenneth Fennern, Maynard Nolting, Calvin Johnson. Second row (L to R)—-Gerald Psnnem, David Bangerter, Frederick Dallmann, Arnold Kruse, Gary Baab, Vernon '.axa. back row (L to R)—Edmond Schults, Bruce Elliot Lorance Geske, Fred Jensen, Dennis Goblirsch, Harlan Froelich, and Gerald Lehne. (Z eet dlcadeiA Left to right— Henrietta Zajic, Janice Ziunerli, Kay Elliot, Arlene Poulsen, Audrey Bangerter, Loia Banger- ter. ?oot6aU The Wabasso six-man football team remained on the bottom of the Red Rock Conference this year. The team lost 7 games and won none. Arnold Kruse was captain. Prospects for bright. Only one Froelich, will be and e ight-man six-man. next year seem letterman, Harlan lost by graduation football may replace ir co '?ootdatt Squad Those lettering in football this year: Arnold Kruse Fred Jensen Fred Dallraann Gary Baab Harlan Froelich Dennis Goblirsch Dave Bangerter Gerald Lehne Lorance Geske Edmond Schultz Bruce Elliot Vernon Maxa Westbrook there Wabasso “25 Opponent 5$ Ivanhoe here 26 56 Lamberton here 6 31 Sanborn there 7 34 Butterfield there 12 14 Morgan there 20 49 Milroy here 26 50 'tTOKO'I Fred Jensen, end for the team, was named on the Red Rock all-confer- ence team. CV to •« eu6et6tUl 7ea K Front row (L to R)—-Billy Schmidt, Fred Jensen, Dennis Goblirsch, David Bangerter, Gary 3aab. Back row (L to R)— Coach Besemann, Captain Vernon Radel, Janes Kratzk Arnold Kruse, Kenneth Radel, Manager Gerald Fennern, and Coach Peterson, hkinond Schultz (not pictured). “S ‘S x46et aCl Front row (L to R)—Gene Norcutt, Karan Schmiesin Darold Rudenick, Orville Froelich, Alvin Kruse, Melvin Skoblik Second row (L to R)— Kdmond Schultz, Glen O Bock, Ronald Beckman, Kenneth Fennern, Donald Raveling, Maynard Nolting. Back row (L to R)—Coach Besemann, Vernon Maxa, Arnold Kruse, Brace Flliot, David Banger- ter, Harlan Froelich, Kenneth Radel, Manager Gerald Fennern. io CO iO o Wabasso’s basketball team of '49-'50, claim- ed to be the best W.H.S. squad In a decade, made a rather Impressive win column for the themselves. The A team won 11 games and lost six during season play, and the B team also lost 6 and won 11. The team suffered a heartbreaking defeat In first round tournament play against Redwood Falls , after leading through the first three auarters of Play. Wabasso's score listed first In each col- umn, first column is A team score. Echo there 44-43 44-31 Walnut Grove there 32-30 25-28 Hanley Falls there 39-50 33-37 Sanborn here 42-36 29-23 Milroy there 41-45 30-28 Comfrey here 56-31 26-24 Lamberton there 44-45 15-35 Alumni here 42-40 Jeffers here 42-52 36-25 Hanley Falls here 66-41 22-20 Belview there 42-21 59-15 Sanborn there 47-37 22-39 Comfrey there 53-47 23-24 Milroy there 36-45 12-20 Winthrop there 38-39 29-14 Jeffers there 68-56 33-39 Belview here 73-26 26-16 Redwood Falls there 31-41 Due to the early publication date of the yearbook, no pictures or material could be obtained about the baseball season. Seated (L to R)—Uiss Hilmo, Editor Darlene Fixsen, Gertrude Fixsen, Noreen Dahmes. Standing (L to R)---- June Jordan, Harlan Froelich, Joyce Wilson, Dorothy Reynolds, and Vernon Maxa. Mattel Seated (L to R)—Mildred Schwahn, Mavis Salfisberg, 3ethel Bergstrom, Shirley Nelson, Marian Neuen'ourg, Marion Baumann, James Kratzke. Standing (L to R)-—its J.ngebritson, Lyle Syverson, Lenore Bergstrom, Fred Dallmann, Iwenith Gaulke, Calvin Johnaon, Mildred Smet- ak, Darlene Schaffran, Ruth 3ock, Noma Skoblik, Lila Kuehn, Karen Bangerter, and Kenneth Miller. IO Oi o The W.H.S. band is under the able direction of Mr. Marlyn Ingebrltson. The band consists of nineteen members, who •nractlce every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Everyone In grades ten through twelve took part In chorus this year. A concert choir composed of a group of select voices was also organized. Vocal work was also under the direction of Mr. Ingebrltson. Rabbit Tracks , the school paper, offers fea- tures, jokes, and cartoons in addition to school, social,'and world news. Students receive the paper twice monthly. The first publication since the war was in 1947. Darlene Flxsen has been editor-in-chief for three years. The staff consists of Joyce Wilson and Ger- trude Flxsen (feature writers), Harlan Froelich and Vernon Maxa (sports reporters), June Jordan (news editor), Noreen Dahmes (cartoonist), Dorothy Reynolds (feature and circulation). Miss Doris Hilmo Is fac- ulty advisor. Student @ou tccl Front row (L to R)— Maynard Nolting, Gary 3aab, Presi- dent Lois Bangerter, Secretary Marian Neuenburg, Kay Elliot, Joan Bran. Back row (L to R)—Mr. Sooger, James Kratzke, Harlan Froelich, Vice President Fred Jensen, Lorance Geske, Vernon Maxa, and Treasurer Bruce Elliot, © Front row (L to R) — George Klabunde (seated), Janice Nordseth, Lavonne Dobberstein, Kay Elliot, Darlene Schaffran, Phyllis Shemon, Back row (L to R)— Mr. Flaten, Donna Goudy, Lois Bangerter, LaDean Otto, Helen Siegfried, and Lavonne Poulsen. . Student The student council, one of the oldest organ- izations of the school, is the student governing body of the school. Each class, grade nine through twelve, selects three representatives. The presiding officers are President Lois Bangerter, Vice President Fred Jen- sen, Secretary Marian Neuenburg, and Treasurer Bruce Elliot. The homecoming festivities and the Christinas program were the two biggest events sponsored by the council. A square dance party was also given in March. In former years the student council has helped solve school problems, including the organization of a hall patrol. .i uvUcutA 40 00 M in c Mr. Elroy Flaten, faculty librarian, is a ded by eleven student librarians. Each student librar- ian has a specific working schedule. Some of the duties of the librarians are keeping books in their proper places, maintaining order in the library, and checking out books, magazine , and newspapers. The librarian learns how to use books and where each book is located, according to numbers or letters. Qzt VX 4-' Front row (L to R)—Dorothy Reynolds, Henrietta and Janice Zlmmerll. Second row (L to R)— Thrasllla Sheraon, Helen Siegfried, Donna Ooudy, Bernice Kalkhoff, Ruth Jordan, and Betty Dommer. Third row (L to R)— Mavis Saif1sberg, Ellen Oammelgaard, Betty Anderson, Beatrice Kalkhoff, Delores Lehne, and Audrey Bangerter. Back row (L to R) —Miss ‘Connell, Joan Bernardy, Ver- niel Torney, Lillie Slekmann, Shirley Schroeder, Marlys Bantrerter, and Lois Bangerter. Front row (L to R)—Shirley Schroeder, Betty Anderson, Marian Neuenburg, and Ruth Jordan. Second row (L to R) Russell Rudenlck, Joan 3rau, Norma Skoblik, Arnold Fix- sen, Donald Zimmer. Third row (L to R) — Arthur Dahmes, Maynard Noltlng, Frederick Dallmann, and Arnold Knott, Last row (L to R) —Lewis Bernardy, Billy Schmidt, and Vernon Maxa. 4. 4- Thia is the second year that the bus patrol has been in organization. Keeping order on the bus and flagging the bus across railroad crossings are the ra in duties of patrolman in addition to checking at- tendance on the bus in the morning and evening. Safe- ty is the chief objective of the organization. Offi- cers were Captain Vernon Maxa, Lieutenant Lewis Ber - nardy, and Lieutenant Eugene Norcutt. The Girls Athletic Association is a club in which some of the Junior and senior girls participate. The officers of G.A.A. are President Lois Bangerter, Vice President Beatrice Kalkhoff, and Secretary-Treas- urer Audrey Bangerter. The club meets on Wednesdays and Fridays of each week. It is under the direction of Miss Phyllis O'Connell. in CO oi iO o P co ctc 2 (Ad Front row (L to R)—Dorothy Reynolds (kneeling), Shir- ley Rudenick, Delores Lehne, Shirley Nelson, Harlan Froelich. Back row (L to R)—Mr. Sooner, Janice Zim- irerli, Gerald Fennem, Lorance Geske, Russell Rudenick� cClxyrucJL Front row (L to R)- Lois Otto, Rose Bangerter, Ruth Jordan, Betty Doinmer, Delores tehne. Back row VL to R) Frederick Dallmann, Gerald Fennern, Glen Bock, Gene Norcutt, Vernon Maxa. $ ss= ffccnvi A variety of tasks are connected with lunch- room work. School workers help the cooks by put- ting bread and food on trays, checking the number of bottles of milk taken, preparing trays of food for the grade school pupils, scraping plates, and washing tables. Lunchroom helpers are under the direction of the cooks, Mrs. Hugo Otto and Mrs. Maria Jensen. The projection club is one of the most inter- esting organizations in the school, and involves a wide range of activities. Projectionists learn about operation and maintenance of the projection and recording machines. Making posters and showing educational and feature movies are part of the pro- jectionists' work. Some of the features shown this year were Silver Skates, Leave It To Blondle, Jungle Book, and The (jreafc Mike. if} £ve U HOMECOMING SnaVe dance, band, and pep feat started the 1949 homecoming on Sept. 31. Pootball foe for the evening was Lamberton High School's team, who defeated the home boys. Homecoming queen was Henrietta Zajlc, chosen from the three senior candidates. She was attended by a class queen from each of the high school classes. CHRISTMAS PARTY A Christmas program sponsored by the student council, was held for the student body on the afternoon of December 19. The Biblical Christmas Story was portrayed by council members. Har- lan Proellch presented the story, The Night Before Christmas . After the program each class went to their home room to exchange gifts and play games. SQUARE DANCE nSwing your partner around the hall; fun will be sure to be had by all? A square dance sponsored by the student council on March 17 brought out colorful cotton skirts and peasant blouses for the girls, plaid shirts and blue Jeans were the male garb. Mr. Pfaender from New Ulm called the swing your partners and promenade During Intermission a lunch was served by the lunch committee. CARNIVAL The annual W.H.S. carnival was held October 29. The carnival was sponsored by the senior class. Each class elected a king and queen candid- ate. Don Zimmer and Marlon Baumann, sophomore candidates, were chosen car- nival king and queen. Nolsemakers, bingo, confetti, food, and other con- cessions made It a gala event. INITIATION The freshmen were Initiated Into the school In the autumn. The soph- omore class president. Merlin Ooudy, was M.C. Each member of the freshman class was summoned to the stage where he participated In a stunt. After a hilarious exhibition games were played and lunch was served by the sopho- mores. MAGAZINE SALES DRIVE The annual magazine sales drive began In November with a visit from Mr. James Devine, Curtiss Company sales manager, who launched the school on their campaign. The school was divided Into two groups. They were named the Schmooe and the Smorgles. Lois Bangerter was the student business manager. Myra Schwahn was the Schmoos' captain and Helen Siegfried was the Smorgles' cap- tain. The Smorgles had the least number of sales and were the losers. VALENTINE PARTY The winning side of the magazine drive, the Schmoos, were entertain- ed by the Smorgles at a valentine party. The event took place February 14. Games and a grand march constituted the recreation. Records furnished music for the dance. The fun ended with a lunch served by the Smorgle food committee. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The Junior-senior banquet was given on April 20. The theme of the banquet was Hitch Your Wagon to a Star . Decorations and entertainment, as well as the menu, carried out the theme. OPERETTA The grade school gave two operettas on April 13 and 14. First and second graders took part In The Woes of the Crows and other grade school members gave The Forest Court . Both were given with an outdoor background for which the stage was elaborately decorated. The operetta was under the direction of Mr. Ingebrltson. Grade school teachers—Miss Kramer, Miss Mlelke, and Mrs. Hassenstab—assisted with costuming and staging the pro- duction. not In chronological order ?1 o o OTTR HEARTS WERE YQ VG (Valentine's Party '50) POOR FROSR (Freshman Initiation) QUEEN HENRIETTA AND ATTENDANTS (Homecoming '40) IN SHE aOES (Donkey 3esketball 50) LITTLE MAJORETTES ATOP THE CAPITOL (School Paper Trip '49) DINNER DATES (Banquet 49) IN THE CONSERVATORY (School raper Trip '49) BESIDE COOL WAFERS (School picnic '49) PTFORVALLY YOURS (Carnival Ring and Queen) APRIL SHOWERS (Banquet '49) 1 - 710 1 - ojX l ? 4 Iqfi: =0 X . ' 4, fl C 7 J V tt ■ r V r