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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1958 volume:

The Miliil IS IS Advisor......Mrs. B. Hanscom Senior Editor.Carillon Kintzi Junior Editor...Sharon Larsen CONTENTS Administration. . . . . 2 Activities 18 Seniors . . 8 Athletics .... 38 Underclassmen. . ..11 Advertising. . . . ....44 SUPERINTENDENT. Mr. Mattke Wabasso, Minnesota Consumer Math PRINCIPAL Mr. Cassem Wabasso, Minnesota Gen. Bus., Social St. Mrs. Anderson Lamberton, Minnesota First Grade Mrs. Hammerschmidt Wabasso, Minnesota Third Grade Mrs. Peavey Wabasso, Minnesota Fourth Grade Mrs. Lindemann Wabasso, Minnesota Fifth Grade Mrs. Koenig Buffalo Lake, Minnesota Sixth Grade • Patterson -awood Faiio , Bo u laUs ’ ,I2’ English c rmore, iustrial a Harriott ss°. Minnei gh Science ‘al Business r- Eundbohm sStoaU' Minnes° 8t°ry, Phy. Ed 4 Mr. Solheim Wabasso, Minnesota Music 3. Ur. On „ f'all 0rYi er ' is .. COnontice nne.ota peooeeeoe ooooooooc OOOOOOOOi ppopppoee Mrs. Hancom Belview, Minnesota Commercial, Phy. Ed. MrS' Msor V aba a 8 0 librarian WHAT'S COOKIN' Don Friediey Wabasso, Minnesota Floyd Almjeld, clerk; Warren Radel, director; Leonard Hauptli, director; Stanley Stassen vice president; W. J. Mattke; Robert Daub, treasurer; Leonard Fuhr, President. School Board Louie Daub Bus 7 Archie Dennistoun Bus 6 0l nd Bi rl Wanda Bus «an «atntne r9cW c BUS 4 Elmer KoPP an Bus 0 KEEP 'EM ROLLING Lovell Donner Bus 1 John Schuller Bus 2 Gerald Bergstrom He's dark and friendly and thinks girls are all right--with such pleas- ures as these, why study all night? John Salewske Long, lean and like- able. CLASS OF 1958 Mary Almjeld Ronald Iribeck A heart full of music. It's the farmer in him. LaVern Bernardy I'm just a poor little innocent farm boy. Gloria Muenchow Talks fast and can't remember a thing she said. Carillon Kintzi Don't rush through life, the next one may be worse. Richard Macht I don't preach--why should I practice? Joyce Hauptli There's a sailor wait- ing for her. Rachel Bode Variety is the spice of life, and I like mine well-spiced. Donna Wilson Let us live, so that when we die, even the undertaker will be sorry. Verlynn Schwantes I may do something startling yet! CLASS OF 1958 Sidney Smith This is no time for girls or fame - -a mere diploma is my aim. LaVon Bernardy It's nice to be natural if you're naturally nice. Ralph Weber I want to be bashful, but the girls won't let me. Jean Willhite She burns the midnight oil, not always for study. Donald Lang A one-girl man he'll always be, but just in case--we'li wait and see. Karen Lovald A blush, beautiful, but sometimes inconven- ient. Leland Henning If school is liberty give me death! Gary Henning Is it a Toni or a Spray- a-wave ? Darlene Bradley We'll always remember a redhead. Harold Bergstrom Me and my Studebaker Janith Schaffran Gentlemen Prefer Blondes SENIOR OFFICERS Vice Pres. Ralph, Pres. John, Rep. Ron, Sec.-Treas. Don, Rep. Karen. FIRST GRADE L. row: L. Lange, L. Wilkening, W. Johnson, L. Georg- ius, A. Neumann, K. Biel, P. Solheim. S. row, L. Hoffman, P. Raddatz, G. Powell, G. Johnson, M. Peiz, D. Banger- ter, J. Rasmussen. F. row, P. Sinclair, G. Magin, M. Jensen, W. Nonnemacher, R. Fixsen, D. Fixsen. SECOND GRADE Sitting; 1-r J. Wilk- ening; P. Fixsen; B. Wegner; L. Meyer; D. Lange; D. Radel; D. Hoffman; J. Burt- zel. Standing; L. Macht; M. Wille; G. Hauptli; B. Berg- lin; L. Keltner; D. Raddatz; D. Hengel; B. Menk; M. Mam- menga; D. Johnson; W. Werner; C. Knakmuhs; K. Ander- son. Absent: M. Dennis- toun Teacher: Mrs. Franta L to R: D. Anderson, J. Magin, E. Danielowski, C. Lange, D. Hengei, E. Neumann, J. Johnson, Mrs. Hammerschmidt, P. Christensen, J. Lindeman, L. Wilkening, L. Zimmerman, C. Christensen, M. Sinclair, R. Werner, G. Werner, L. Dommer. Absent: L. Davis, C. Jensen. F O U R T H G R A D E Back row: J. Menk, R. Mammenga, C. Marquardt, D. Werner, E. Dorow, E. Jensen. Middle row: L. Sheets, T. Bangerter, B. Wegner, D. Fuhr, C. Lawrenz, D. Radel. Front row: D. Hengei, J. Burtzel, J. Arndt, D. Schoer, E. Schweim, L. Hauptli, A. Werner. Fifth Grade 1 row: L. to R. E. Christensen, L. Kuester, L. Neumann, S. Sheets, J. Zimmerman. 2nd row: S. Sinclair, D. Davis, B. Weg- ner, D. Arends, G. Rucktaeschel. 3 row: R. Schoer, A. Wille, P. Way, J. Berglin, H. Holznagel. F. row: M. Macht, B. Wegner, P. Powell, 2 row: M. McCor- kell, V. Johnson, C. Bergstrom, E. Holz- erland, D. Davis, J. Werner, D. Way. 3 row: G. Simning, P. Hauptli, L. Lange, R. Raddatz, L. Fen- nern, S. Werner, R. Schmidt. Absent: L. Sheets. Absent: Teacher, Mrs. Koenig Sixth Grade Teacher: Mrs. Lindeman Junior High F. row, L. to R. Kathleen Fixsen, Gloria Lamprecht, Lois Willhite, Clarence Danielow ski, Douglas Bergstrom, Roger Pauling, David Struebing, Edwin Willhite, Advisor Mrs. Parriot. B. row: Karen Wille, Bernardine Eis, Beverly Holznagel, Mary Bangerter, Ardell Arends, Joyce Luescher, Dennis Neumann, Alan Lemke. F. row, L. to R. Jerome Magin, Gary Hansen, James Salewske, Ernest Werner, Glen Bill, Jerome Lange. B. row: Clarice Fennern, Phylis Goudy, Joan Niemann, Karen Aim jeld, Faye Wilkening, Nancy Bangerter, Jeanette Schoer, Karen Smith, Advisor-Miss Nelson. 14 R. Bernardy J. Bergstrom J. Bode C. Citrowski G. Davis O. Fixsen R. Foelster R. Friedley W. Hauptii A. Iribeck L. Lawrenz J. Magin P. McCorkell N. Meyer D. Risse G. Walter R. Way A. Weber G. Weiss F. Werner Advisor: Mr. Davis R. Dennistoun B. Domine R. Eis C. Evans J. Fennern R. Kintzi M. Kuehn W. Kuehn S. Krueger L. Kruse J. Schwahn M. Schoer R. Siegfried N. Smith B. Waiter J. Wetter R. Wiile M. Wiilhite R. Wittwer J. Zieske P. Almjeld G. Anderson M . Arends S. Bangerter K. Bierl E. Bloedow D. Brau K. Brau N. Caw C. Danielowski M. Davis J. Fennern L. Fennern W. Fennern C. Hammerschmidt T. Hansen G. Henning K. Iribeck B. Jensen G. Johnson K. Johns n K. Kruse L. Kuehn T. Lange J. Lovald B. Montgomery L. Moore B. Muenchow V. Quesenberry L. Risse B. Schaffran D. Schmidt C. Smith L. Turbes N. Walters Advisor: Mr. Patterson E. Anderson C. Arends K. Arends J. Berg L. Bergstrom B. Bili L. Bloedow M. Dennistoun J. Domine R. Evans B. Fixsen G. Froelich D. Fuhr P. Goudy E. Hammerschmidt G. Hauptli K. Kammerer K. Kruse R. Lamprecht S. Larsen J. Maertens S. Marquardt R. Moore D. Niemann J. Nissel L. Otto K. Postolka G. Rucktaeschel J. Schaffran A. Siekmann S. Siekmann C. Straumann K. Straumann N. Walter G. Wetter L. Wille Back row, left to right, K. ALmjeld, R. Wittwer, P. Almjeld, R. Weber, D. Schmidt, R. lrlbeck,0_ Fixsen. J. Berg. Second row. J. Willhite, K. Kammerer, J. Salewske. First row, K. Lovald. R Eis, C. Hammerschmidt. Inset is Mr. Cassem, advisor. Officers are: R. Irlbeck, president, P. Alm- jeld, vice-president; J. Willhite, secretary-treasurer. The studen. governing body, the stu- dent council, was very active during the 57-58 school year. They sponsored a student faculty basketball game, the proceeds going toward the purchase of a popcorn machine; a clothing drive, which brought in a total of 307 pounds of clothing; and a charity auction. Student Council Ralph and Butch are working hard packing up all of the clothing. More bags had to be sent for because of the amount that was contributed. Just checking the chart, says Paul. This is a picture of the chart taken on one of the first days of the Clothing Drive. The chart looked quite a bit different at the end of the drive. The senior class contributed the most giving 104 pounds. 18 All right, Sidney, where are those missing funds? the Camera Club asks their treasurer Sidney Smith. Back row, left to right, are: M. Almjeld; Mr. Skelton, advisor; C. Smith; J. Hauptli; B. Montgomery; C. Kintzi; D. Beerman; R. Kintzi; K. Brau; K. Bierl; L. Otto; L. Bloedow; P. Almjeld, president. Sitting in desks, back row, are J. Berg; J. Schaffran; R. Bode, secretary; G. Muenchow; B. Moore. Middle row: B. Schaffran; R. Macht; E. Anderson; M. Davis; M. Dennis- toun. Front row: K. Irlbeck; G. Anderson; N. Caw; K. Kruse; D. Fuhr, vice-president. Camera Club Mr. Skelton, the Camera Club ad- visor, is checking the sign-up sheet on the front of the darkroom door. Carillon and Bob working in the darkroom located in the back of room 110. All of the equipment neces- sary to develop film, print and enlarge negatives was purchased for the use of Camera Club members. One of the new organizations this year, the club be- gan with over a hundred dollar debt. By the year's end they had reduced the debt considerably. President B. Schaffran conducting a meeting of the FHA. Stand- ing are L. Moore, J. Magin, M. Arends, J. Hauptii, G. Werner, J. Zieske, M. Arends, P. Zieske, and M. Wilihite. Sitting are J. Berg, P. Goudy, F. Werner, J. Lovald, G. Rucktaeschel, V. Ques- F. H. A. One of the more active school or- ganizations was the FHA. Under the leadership of Mrs. Wilner, they sponsored a soc hop after one of the first basketball games and also a very successful square dance on April 11. FHA and FFA chapters from Redwood Fails were invited to the square dance, and a good time was had by all. Officers of the organization are: Betty....................President Myra................Vice President Jeri B...................Secretary Vonda....................Treasurer Jackie.............Parliamentarian Calve rna................Historian Jerre H. and Gayle. . . Songieaders enberry, and B. Jensen. F. T. A. Back row, left to right, L. Lawrenz, D. Bradley, J. Schaffran, J. Domine, G. Muenchow, J. Schaffran, G. Weiss, Second row, P. Mc- Corkell, A. Irlbeck, E. Bloe- dow, F. Werner, E. Anderson, First row, D. Wilson, K. Kruse, N. Caw, B. Schaffran. Not pictured: B. Domine. Mrs. Koenig, advisor Projectionists Mr. Davis, advisor Here are the boys that set up the projector and sound equipment when a class has a movie. Left to right, back row, are: C. Evans, M. Dennistoun, D. Fuhr, L. Otto, K. Kammerer, B. Moore, and D. Niemann. Middle row: L. Risse, T. Hansen, J. Maertens, N. Walter, and D. Brau. Also standing are K. Bierl, K. Brau, and K. Arends. Kneeling are W. Hauptli, R. Dennistoun, L. Lawrenz, G. Davis, G. Wetter, and M. Davis. 21 A lot of improvement was made in the paper this year. Justified margins were incorporated, a bigger paper was produced, and the paper came out twice a month. A new mimioscope and mimeograph were purchased. These machines helped make a big improve- ment in the neatness of the paper. My goodness, don't they look busy. Standing left to right, are S. Larsen, C. Kintzi, L. Wille, J. Hauptli, J. Domine, M. Almjeld, C. Arends. Kneeling are editors K. Lovald and B. Bill. Mrs. Hanscom, advisor NEWSPAPER STAFF Reporters and typists are, left to right, back row: V. Quesenberry, R. Weber, R. Irlbeck, S. Smith, L. Lawrenz, J. Hauptli, J. Berg, D. Fuhr, E. Hammerschmidt. In front of them are K. Almjeld, B. Domine, M. Arends, L. Moore, K. Johnson, J. Schwahn, L. Bergstrom and G. Rucktaeschel. Next row: J. Schaffran, B. Schaffran, K. Kruse, N. Caw, E. Anderson, P. Goudy, K. Irlbeck, J. Lovald, B. Jensen, K. Fixsen. Front row: D. Bradley, D. Wilson, G. Muenchow, L. Bernardy, V. Schwantes, and J. Willhite. ANNUAL STAFF The Staff was organized on an en- tirely different basis this year. For the first time both Juniors and Seniors were on the staff. Members were divided into committees to work on one section only. A man- ager for each committee was also selected. The Annual Staff had a very busy year. On October 15th an Annual Supper was held. The proceeds were used for producing a bigger annual. Two movies, The Great Man and Pajama Game were also sponsored by the staff with the cooperation of the local theatre owner. Mrs. Hanscom was the advisor The editors, managers, and secretary of the annual staff. Back row, standing, are S. Larsen; junior ed- itor; L. Wille, business manager; M. Almjeld, ac- tivities manager; C. Arends, head of the underclass- men section; J. Berg, sports manager; and J. Haup- tli, secretary. Typing is J. Domine, manager of the administration section; and also sitting is C. Kintzi, editor and head of the senior section. More annual staff members back row, left to right, are; R. Irlbeck, S. Smith, R. Macht, J. Bergstrom, J. Salewske, E. Hammerschmidt, D. Lang. Middle row: J. Schaffran, R. Bode, K. Lovald, G. Muenchow, E. Anderson, S. Marquardt, J. Willhite. Front row: D. Bradley, D. Wilson, J. Willhite, S. Siekmann, and J. Schaffran. PEP CLUB A X i' 0 M. Th!’. L o sXZJ .:- «. s.5e «. Mr. Solheim, advisor C. l, nt2i • frjfipW • O. E WMt:a- 8' J- ZieskeJ ld- Bef Because of the poor condition of our school spirit, it was decided to give it a decent burial and start anew. Here is a picture of the pallbearers and our mourners shortly after the procession into the gymnasium. After the obituary was read by Calverna Arends, the spirit of Wa- basso High was lowered into its final resting place. The new school spirit which took its place was much more satisfactory to everyone con- cerned . 24 The senior high cheerleaders in action. They are, left to right, Jackie Lovald, Judy Fennern, Sharon Marquardt, and Jackie Willhite. CHEERLEADERS BUS PATROL Getting their charts from the office are Gayle Werner, Jerre Haup- tli, Patty Zieske, and Rachel Bode. Brenda Fixsen, Gloria Froelich, Jean Willhite, and Janet Nissel are checking their charts as the kids get on the bus. The junior high cheerleaders in one of their yells. Starting at the top and going clockwise are Jani Sch- wahn, Mary Willhite, Clarice Fen- nern, and Rita Foelster. At 3:35 P.M. these girls leave their class to go for bus patrol. The girls are, left to right, Jan- ith Schaffran, Barbara Muen- chow, Kathy Irlbeck, Vonda Quesenberry, Patty Goudy, and Karen Lovald. Members of the newly-organized mixed chorus. Back row, left to right, are K. Kam- merer, L. Otto, R. Moore, K. Kruse, R. Macht, R. Iribeck, S. Smith, L. Lawrenz, and R. Evans. Fourth row: T. Lange, J. Berg, R. Bode, J. Hauptli, J. Zieske, G. Muenchow, J. Schaffran, B. Jensen, L. Kuehn, and G. Johnson. Third row: G. Werner, G. Henning, V. Quesenberry, L. Moore, N. Waiter, C. Smith, S. Siekmann, V. Schwantes, A. Iribeck, and J. Hauptli. Second row: D. Fuhr, E. Hammerschmidt, J. Fennern, C. Citrowski, M. Arends, B. Muenchow, K. Iribeck, M. Wilie, C. Kintzi, and K. Lovaid. Front row: C. Danieiowski, M. Willhite, P. Zieske, D. Bradley, D. Wilson, J. Schaffran, G. Froeiich, K. Postoika, J. Lovaid, and M. Aimjeid. Mixed Chorus The Madrigal Group, composed of select singers from the chorus. Standing are E. Hammer schmidt, B. Kintzi, T. Lange, K. Kammerer, K. Kruse, and D. Fuhr. Sitting are J. Schaffran, D. Bradley, G. Froeiich, M. Almjeld, J. Berg, and C. Kintzi. Not pictured: P. Almjeld. This is the first year WHS has had a mixed chorus for years. The chorus and the director, Mr. Sol- heim, had to start from scratch, but a lot was accomplished by the year's end. On December 19th the chorus, in a joint concert with the band and grade school, sang several unusual Christmas carols which were en- joyed by all. They also took part in the annual music festival at San- born. The Madrigal group was organized in the spring of the year and com- peted in the music festival where they received very good criticisms and an A rating. By receiving this grade, they qualified to com- pete in the regional contest at Worthington, April 25. Members of the Girls' Glee Club, which met one day a week, are, left to right, back row: D. Bradley, D. Wilson, R. Bode, J. Hauptli, J. Zieske, G. Muenchow, J. Schaffran, and G. Werner. Third row: C. Arends, G. Henning, L. Moore, V. Quesenberry, V. Schwantes, B. Jensen, A. Irlbeck, L. Kuehn, J. Hauptli, and G. Johnson. Second row: G. Froelich, M. Willhite, J. Fennern, C. Citrowski, M. Arends, K. Irlbeck, B. Muenchow, M. Wille, K. Lovald, and J. Lovald. First row: C. Danielowski, S. Siek- mann, P. Zieske, N. Walter, J. Schaffran, C. Kintzi, and K. Postolka. Girls’ Glee Club Accompanist for all choral groups was Mary Almjeld. Junior Band Here is a picture of the Junior Band members. Front row, left to right are S. Sinclair, P. Powell, L. Lange, E. Christen- sen, E. Jensen, E. Schwiem, J. Arndt, and R. Foelster. Second row: D. Fuhr, K. Marquardt, K. Fixsen, A. Arends, P. Hauptli, C. Lawrenz, V. Johnson, D. Davis, E. Holzerland, and D. Davis. Back row: S. Krueger, M. McCorkell, R. Wegner, B. Wegner, J. Hauptli, B. Moore, R. Raddatz, G. Simning, and H. Holz- nagel. The Girls' Glee Club also took part in the various con- cert and festivals throughout the year. Two of their mem- bers, Gloria Froelich and Darlene Bradley also sang solos at the regional contest. The Junior Band was organ- ized at the beginning of the second semester. They also played several numbers at the spring band concert. Cornets in full form. Left to right are B. Kintzi, J. Magin, R. Siegfried, K. Kruse. Band One of the real thrills for band members dur- ing the '57-58 school year was taking part in Band Day at the University of Minnesota on September 28th. Many days of marching prac- tice were spent before appearing in Memorial Stadium that warm Saturday. The band also marched at Homecoming, forming several in- teresting formations during the half-time show. On December 19th, the band gave a joint Christ mas concert with the grade school and the choruses. This concert concluded with a band number, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas ; the dialogue for it was read by Gloria Froelich On January 28th, the Belview High School Band presented a concert to the students, and on March 4th, Wabasso bandsmen gave a concert for the Belview Student Body. On Sunday, March 9th, they gave their annual spring concert to the public. Also featured on the program were the Junior Band and a fife and bottle band. Highlight of the program was a saxophone solo by Rachel Wittwer, accom- panied by the band. On April 11th, the long-awaited music festival was held at Sanborn. Of the twelve instru- mental and ensembles entered, eleven received I ratings. All of the ensembles and all instru- mentalists except freshman soloists, who were eliminated by a state ruling, also entered the regional at Worthington, held on April 25th. Four new drums purchased during the year have brought those satisfied expressions into members of the percussion section. From left to right are D. Wilson, B. Schaffran, K. Kruse, M. Wittwer, and C. Arends. Majorettes for the band during the marching season are Pat Zieske, Gayle Werner, and Jeri Berg, head majorette. Blowing their hearts out are these people from the wood- wind section. Clockwise, starting left, are C. Kintzi, K. Johnson, J. Magin, P. McCorkell, E. Bloedow, K. Almjeid, N. Caw, and M. Almjeid. Mr. Solheim, the band and chorus director. Paul and Rachel are showing other low brass and saxophones their new instruments. Kneeling are P. Almjeid and R. Wittwer. Standing, from left, are K. Lovald, L. Bloedow, J. Schwahn, D. Fuhr, J. Hauptli, and B. Domine. 29 King Don and Queen Rachel and their royal court. In front are Lynn Gorges, crown bearer, and Mary Wiile, flower girl. Left to right back row are: John Maertens, Walter Fennern, Ralph Weber, Ronnie Irlbeck, Rachel Bode, Don Lang, Karen Lovald, Joyce Hauptli, Barbara Muenchow and Barbara Bill. HOMECOMING October 11th was the date set for Homecoming. The festivities began with a parade held that afternoon. A pep fest, held in the town square at which time the queen candidates gave a short talk, concluded the parade. The coronation was held in the gymnasium after the football game against Belview. Don Lang, earlier chosen to be King of the festivities, crowned Rachel Bode Homecoming Queen. After the cor- onation a dance was held in the caf- eteria which had been decorated by the junior class. Members of the play cast, prompter, director, and make-up girls are, left to right, back row, C. Kintzi, J. Schaffran, Mr. Patterson, D. Lang, R. Macht, L. Henning, L. Bernardy, D. Wilson, V. Schwantes, J. Hauptii, R. Bode, D. Bradley and S. Smith. Sitting in the desks are J. Salewske and M. Almjeld. Sitting in the center are K. Lovald, J. Willhite, and L. Bernardy. Kneeling is R. Irlbeck and lying are R. Weber and H. Bergstrom. Hey, break it up, you two! Tick and Mrs. Ratchet are at it again. Senior Play A very successful class play was given March 29 to a large crowd. The play, entitled No More Homework, provided many chuckles to the audience besides giving them an evening of good entertainment. a pretty girl is like a melody! Oh, Goona, here I come says Buzz, newly appointed vice- principal, as Pamela looks on in amazement. The accusing finger is pointed at Tallulah, she took the money. Junior Play 4 ,  The Junior Class Play, en- titled You Can't Kiss Caro- line, was presented to the public the evening of Novem- ber 8th. Director of the de- lightful comedy was Mrs. Gorden Valle. At right Miss Jameson is ex- plaining a scientific fact to the girls after placing a lecture notice on the bulletin board. ‘ What have we here? Nothing real serious; Caroline and Joe are comparing notes on how they first met each other. The bribe must have worked! One of the behind the scenes jobs, putting on makeup. 33 € Declamation One of the big events of the year was the declamation contest. Thirty-seven contestants entered the contest at the local level. Eleven of these, receiving the highest ratings at the local contest held March 10, also attended the district speech festival held at Fairfax March 25. Four of these people, Mary, Carillon, Joyce and Bob, received superior ratings. Bob was also selected to be one of the district representatives at the regional contest. His selection, What It Was, Was Football, became one of the biggest laugh makers during the school year. Declam students who participated in the dramatic readings and ex- temporaneous manuscript reading were, standing left to right: J. Berg, C. Kintzi, D. Bradley, M. Almjeld. Sitting: P. Goudy, B. Fixsen, and K. Fixsen. Selected to attend the dis- trict speech festival from this group were J. Berg and C. Kintzi, dra- matic; and M. Almjeld and P. Goudy, extemporaneous reading. In the humorous reading and mem- orized oratory divisions these people took part. Standing are B. Domine, G. Froelich, J. Hauptli, B. Moore, H. Bergstrom, O. Fixsen, J. Schaff- ran and M. Wittwer. Sitting are R. Kintzi, E. Anderson, V. Quesen- berry, K. Irlbeck, and L. Kruse. Not pictured: R. Bode. G. Froelich and J. Hauptli won the superior ratings in memorized oratory; and R. Kintzi and R. Bode received the highest ratings in the humorous division. Those entered in pantomime and original oratory were, back row, left to right: J. Schaffran, S. Smith, A. Siekmann, M. Fixsen, J. Magin, and C. Hammerschmidt. Front row: J. Nissel, E. Bloedow, C. Smith, M. Wille, and C. Danielowski. Not pictured: V. Schwantes. Winners were C. Hammerschmidt and V. Schwantes in pantomime, and J. Schaffran, original oratory. 34 Six of the seven invading teachers in their practice uniforms. Secret practice sessions were held in the gymnasium after school almost every night for weeks before the big game. Back row are Mr. Cas- sem, Mr. Lundbohm and Mr. Solheim. Front row: Mr. Skelton, Mr. Mattke and Mr. Davis. Not pictured: Mr. Patterson. A little out-numbered, Mr. Lundbohm is still giving them a rough time. It doesn't look like there's a referee in sight. My, just look at that form Wonder if he made the bas- ket? ? Even the cheerleaders got into the act. Here Mrs. Hanscom sinks a basket for the teachers. Student-Faculty Game One of the least-forgotten dates for bas- ketball players, students, and parents was the Student-Faculty game. Held on Satur- day, January 25, the game was sponsored by the Student Council to raise money for a popcorn machine. The game began quietly enough, but as it progressed some of the strangest things began to happen, as can be seen by the pictures. Concerts A combined winter concert, in which both grade school and high school students took part, was held on December 19th. At right is one of the picture frames presented by the fourth, fifth, and sixth grades as their part in the production. Sunday, March 9th, was the date of the Spring band concert. Taking part were the Senior Band, the Beginner's Band, and the Fife and Bottle Band shown at left. On May 24th, a formal band and chorus concert was held. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated with spring flowers, and with the girls all dressed in pretty, pastel formals, the sight was lovely to behold. Senior Trip Part of the time spent in Minnea- polis on the Senior Skip Day May 7th, was spent at the Museum of Natural History at the University. This was one of the displays set up behind glass. It looks very real, doesn't it? Another of the stops for the Seniors was the Foshay Tower. Here is Darlene look- ing at the view. After looking at Minnea- polis from the Foshay, the class walked back to the theatre and saw Cinerama. It was raining, so everyone got soaked. 36 Junior-Senior Banquet Secrets, secrets, and more secrets. Decorations were painted behind closed doors, talking was stopped when Seniors rounded the corner, but the Seniors found out the theme of the banquet anyway. The Wild West was the theme selected by the Juniors, and it was well carried out in the decorating. The banquet was held May 10th. Typical of a wild-west theme, deco- rations were carried out with mountains, cactuses, and a round- up scene. The banquet began with an appetizer which seems to be still untouched at this table. Karen and Walter, two of the waiters and waitresses, placing the salads on the table. The starved guests are really keeping the servers busy. 37 COMMENCEMENT On May 29th Commencement exercises were held for twenty- three graduating seniors. Speaker for the occasion was Dr. O. T. Walter, head of the Biology Depart- ment at Macalester College. His address was As You Will. Mary Almjeld Valedictorian CLASS OF 1958 Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Silver and Light Blue Class Motto: Honest labor bears a lovely face Carillon Kintzi Salutatorian Due to the lack of suf- ficient manpower Wa- basso High School went down in defeat in the hands of all opponents. However, everyone felt that because of the cir- cumstances the season was fairly successful as the team put forth every bit of athletic ability that was expected of them. OUR football team--back row, left to right: S. Bangerter; R. Irlbeck, Co-Captain; L. Otto; R. Macht; J. Maertens; K. Kruse; W. Fennern; D. Lang, Co-Captain; H. Bergstrom. Front row: E. Werner; L. Fennern; D. Schmidt; L. Henning; Sidney S., W. Hauptli; R. Dennistoun. Sitting are managers, B. Montgomery and P. Almjeld. Football Basketball The Lineup--From left to right: Mr. Lundbolm, Coach; R. Lamprecht; C. Evans; R. Seigfred; R. Evans; S. Bangerter; D. Lang; G. Berg- strom; W. Fennern; K. Kruse; J. Maertens; J. Salewske; K. Kammerer. Squatting in front is Manager, M. Dennistoun. Basketball Coach: Mr. Lundbolm There should be a fine nucleus to build upon for next year. For the first time in many years the Rabbit basketeers will have seven players returning with varsity experience along with good reserve power from the past year's able B team. Senior lettermen this year are D. Lang, J. Salewske, and Gerald Bergstrom. Lettermen who returned from last year were K. Kammerer, J. Maertens, D. Lang, and R. Lamprecht. The lettermen returning for next year will be S. Bangerter, K. Kammerer, J. Maertens, R. Evans, K. Kruse, R. Lamprecht, and D. Brau. 40 They're the top six--clockwise, R. Lamprecht, J. Maertens, D. Lang, R. Evans, K. Kammerer, J. Salewske. Quite a team, huh? From left to right, back row: J. Maer- tens, K. Kruse, R. Weber, R. Lamprecht, E. Hammersch- midt, R. Macht, D. Fuhr, Mr. Davis, Coach. Second row: D. Lang, G. Davis, D. Brau, C. Evans, R. Evans, C. Ham- merschmidt, R. Dennistoun. Front row: R. Moore, S. Bangerter, D. Schmidt, L. Risse, L. Otto, Manager. Track Take a good look! They're hot! Back row, left to right: K. Kammerer, R. Moore, J. Maertens, D. Niemann, T. Lange, G. Anderson, Mr. Lundbolm; Coach. Second row; G. Wetter, L. Kruse. R. Friedley, O. Fixsen, J. Bode, D. Beerman, W. Hauptli. Front row: R. Irlbeck, R. Seigfrid, D. Schmidt, S. Bangerter, K. Arends, M. Dennistoun and N. Walter; Man- agers . For the second straight year Wabasso took second place in the Red Rock conference track meet. First places were captured by D. Schmidt (pole vault), K. Kammerer (high hurdles), and D. Niemann (discus). The team also won its third straight Little Five conference track championship in four years of the conference meet. First place winners who piled up points to win a new trophy were J. Maertens, R. Irlbeck, D. Schmidt, T. Lange (mile relay), K. Kammerer (high and low hurdles), and D. Schmidt (pole vault). Two new records were set-- one by the mile relay team, and one by D. Schmidt in the pole vault event. D. Niemann and K. Kam- merer were eligible to enter re- gional competition at Montevideo. 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