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

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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'.

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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