Washington High School - Brainonian Yearbook (Brainerd, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1938 volume:

nineteen thirty eight = peas — —— cae cncennngs serene oomnop anions nerpeoereoeeonen ee ee a nae ne na aE Spenaheensioeonetensnenennere eee aU susespeoenndupqesosainertuteengstontsasipyansensteunesensmnenssessereseemeeneereneeeen yt ESS Se St eas heteapunsenenesenniegeppameciennnnpananemapeeesnietememnannenenee te nn COON T ety brainerd high school “REMEMBER 193 8?” q ( ?) WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL eeke ALAN: rar et ETT BRAINERD nai it HIGH SCHOOL BRAINERD, MINNESOTA 12 3.8 % et UE EDITED BY THE SENIORS OF In later years, when we of . the class of ’38 have taken our! places in varied walks of life, may we pause occasionally and think of the days when our lives | centered around Washington High School. We hope that you will enjoy this issue of the. Brainonian then and now. May it travel with you always and bring back memories of happy school days. serra WE DEDICATE We, the staff, feel that our book, being informal in theme and make-up, does not repre- sent an individual but rather the whole of the student body and faculty, So it is to them that our book is dedicated. We feel that they are the ones who - are most vitally interested in Our annual now and that they too, in years to come, will be the ones who recall pleasant memories as they page through the 1938 Brainonian, We lived for three years ’mid the above scenes and realize now for the first time that many of our troubles there were in reality not half so bad as we thought they were at the time. The library and study hall were often the scenes of much hilarity and it seemed we were always detention room bound as a result. But, it was fun and we'll miss all those times. i. All the world is topsy- turvy, yah see ’twas in the spring - - Some Seniors in various poses - nature lovers we guess - talking to fish and cuddling dogs - - Pat looks coy - - Betty looks pensive - Spencer just looks and Sande nearly got on the other page. Can you recognize the “thumb-sucking duo? - - These gals all posed as “Gals of the Lumberlost” - Kenny, the lad who start- ed 10,000 feminine hearts to pumping and then walked off -- A bunch of visiting delegates and Ernie, a “durned” fine athlete. it was one of those moonlight nites - yet “Titter” gracefully re- poses in sleep - while Tom and Bud trudge gaily off through the snow - the girls look merrily on as “Aggie” displays her acrobat- ic ability - and Elaine mounts “Old Faith- ful” and rides away. uno Fe _— ae iene. - i FACULTY 1. Miss Evelyn A. Olson Miss Mary F. Tornstrom 2. Mr. Walter H. Engbretson 3. Mr. William H. Dammann 4. Miss Katherine Mellby 5. Mr. Fred W. Rosel 6. Mr. Hildore Skille 7. Mr. U. E. Whiteis 8. Mr. Richard L. Penrose 9. Miss Frances B. Clausen Miss Lois White Miss Jean Strachan 10. Mr. Ben Taylor 1l. Miss Madge True Miss Marion Bachelder Miss Esther Campbell eae NN. 5, SS = - FACULTY 12. Mr. Ralph Squier 13. Mr. Nicholas J. O’Ganovic Mr. Willis Gill Mr. Harry J. Burton 14. Miss Anna Lord 15. Mr. John E. Chalberg 16. Mr. Julian Wing 17. Miss Aline Ruthe 18. Miss Betty Walters 19. Mr. Everett Nelson 20. Mr. Ralph Engbretson 21. Mr. H. W. Wittmayer 22. Miss Helene Erdmann 23. Miss Minnie Haug First row: G. Savageau, Patnaude A. Dybvick, L. Patterson, J. Jewell, A. Maxfield, M. Hoston, M. Lyscio, E. Rosko, E. Hanks, L. Patnaude. ; Second row: C. Olson, O, Steinfeldt, T. Murphy, D. Whiting, L. Carpenter, P. Sewall, B. Nolan, R. Engle, M. Rundquist, D. Sande, F. Bierhaus, K. Wels. The Brainonian of ’38 is proud to give recogni- tion to these people as they represent the very best in this graduating class, Leola Patnaude was selected as Valedictorian and Oren Steinfeldt as Salutatorian of the class. Both possessed excellent scholastic averages and both were prominent in extra curricular activ- ities. The Josten Award was given to Betty Nolan, Tom Murphy, Fritz Bierhaus and Oren Steinfeldt in recognition for their qualities of leadership and service as displayed in their years in high school. The National Honor Society was chosen by students and faculty. It is composed of students who ranked in the upper one-third of the class and who were noted for the services they so willingly offered to any activity that would benefit the school. Murphy Bierhaus Steinfeldt Steinfeldt as SENIORS IRA ERIONETOE OL abs Arad 0c = STEINFELDT (5 Vice President ........ BIERHAUS ny S2GOROLON GERaOe i ey ee JEWELL TRCOSUn are eke oe. ae i when OLSON C) The days of pencil boxes and tablets ended for- ever for a group of young people who entered the Washington High School early in September of 1935 as Sophomores. The first important feature of : the year was the election of officers. Chet Olson C 2) was elected to head the class with the assistance of three others: Pete Zimmerman, Tudie Dybvick, and Don Sande. Miss Farrankop and Miss Holvick were chosen as advisers. The initial social affair was a C) roller skating party held at Gardener’s Hall. Later in the year the class took active interest in a sleigh- ride party. Like every class, candy sales were held in order to raise a little necessary money. The social C year was rounded out with the holding of the ) annual picnic at Gilbert Lake. The Juniors started their year as upper classmen, under the leadership of Oren Steinfeldt, Tommy Murphy, Gene Bierhaus and Jim Fitzharris. Mr. STEINFELDT BIERHAUS Squiers and Mr. Burton were elected as class ad- JEWELL OLSON J visers. During the year a basket social was sponsor- uy ed as an unusual method of moneymaking. Music : i for dancing was furnished by the Hi Hatters. Mr. Squiers acted as auction- eer and the bedecked baskets were sold and the contents eaten. Then came more dancing and the party ended around twelve o’clock. Bob Olson, with the aid of Ruth Engle, managed the candy selling at basketball games as another means of making money. The Juniors presented their class play “Growing Pains” on December ninth. The leads in this humor- ous three act play were taken by Betty Nolan, Bob Holden, Eunice De- Roseir and Tommy Murphy. The highlight of the year was the Junior- | Senior Prom called the “Cotton Ball’ given April third. A snowstorm 'y heralded that date, but in spite of that fact, it was the event of the year. fF The class closed their activities as Juniors with a picnic and prepared to 1 become dignified Seniors the following year. In the fall of 1937 we begun another year of hard work and fun. Oren Steinfeldt again guided the class through the year with the aid of Fritz | Bierhaus acting as vice president and Juanita Jewell and Bob Olson as | secretary and treasurer. Candy sales were sponsored throughout the year bd = in order to make our budget balance a little better and after all the dues i= C e| were paid everything was all right. The year’s festivities started off with j 1 various sun-lite dances coming to a climax on December 4 when a Christ- a mas dance was given for the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. The girls’ % orchestra provided the music and a good time was had by all. December a) 11 marked the date for the annual Christmas banquet given exclusively for the Seniors. The dinner turned out to be a great success which was due to the various committees. Santa Claus came down the chimney and everyone received a gift of some kind or another. The prom was dated ‘“ for May 7 and the gym was decorated so as to represent a vineyard; be- mx ing very cleverly done. Dance music was provided by an outside orchestra and a very appropriate floor show was given. All in all everyone had a : swell time. “Ghost Train” was chosen for the Senior class play. It had : everything - romance, comedy, humor and mystery. The cast consisted of a Tom Murphy, Eunice DeRoseir, Betty Nolan, Pat Sewell, Don Sande, Bob wid Holden and five others who did much toward its success. Came Bacca- laureate and Commencement - - high school days are over, and we hope that the coming senior class enjoys their final year as much as we did. Bernice Anderson Marion Anderson Rene Anderson Emma Anderson Elaine Anderson Betty Allen Eileen Amundson Anna Barton Hazel Bell August Bender A Geraldine Bloom Ernest Boberg Vernon Bidwell 30eder ER Bernice Agnes Bolstad Lois Carpenter Ivis Chambers Kathleen Caughey Constance Cooper Albert Cossette rf Maurice Cragun Wesley Craven Alvin Dandanelle Eunice De Rosier Charles Dunnell CA ys SS eS 8 sss st SP SS SS BERNICE ANDERSON “Bernie” Basketball 2; G. A. A. MARIAN ANDERSON RENE ANDERSON Choir 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Mixed Octette 4; Girls’ Oc- tette 4; Sextette 4; Girl Re- serves 4. EMMA ANDERSON ELAINE ANDERSON BETTY ALLEN Commercial Club 3, 4. EILEEN, AMUNDSON Honor Graduate; Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves. ANNA BARTON Commercial Club 3, 4;G. A. A. 2; Girl Reserves; Volley Ball. HAZEL BELL “Boots” AUGUST BENDER FRANCES BERG “Frannie” Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4. VERNON BIDWELL “Biddie”’ Intramural Basketball 3, 4; An- nual Staff 4; Weekly Staff 4; Library Club 4; German Club 4. FRITZ BIERHAUS “Beery” Nat'l Honor Society; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres- ident 4; Jr. Sr. Cabinet; Choir 2, 3; German Club 4; Josten Award. GERALDINE BLOOM “Gerry” Duetsche Verein 4. ERNEST BOBERG BERNICE BOEDER Class Play 3. AGNES BOLSTAD “Aggie” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball, Basketball 2, 3; Folk Dancing 2, 3; Weekly Staff; Annual Staff; Senior Choir; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Girl Reserves 4; Library Club 4; Tumbling 2, 3. EDWARD BROWN “Ed Brown” RUTH BRUMBERG “Dries TED CARLSON Intramural Basketball 3; Deut- sche Verein 4. LOIS CARPENTER “Carpe Nat'l Honor Society; Weekly Staff; Annual Staff 4; Girl Re- serves 4; Honor Graduate. IVIS CHAMBERS “Squirt” KATHLEEN CAUGHEY “Katie” CONSTANCE COOPER “Connie” Weekly Staff 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Library Club; Girl Reserves 4. ALBERT COSSETTE «4p? Band 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Tennis 2; Pep Orchestra 4; Sax Quintette; Intramural Basketball 2. MAURICE CRAGUN “Morry” WESLEY CRAVEN ALVIN DANDANELLE CAI? EUNICE DE ROSIER “Funie”’ Class Play 3; Girl Reserves; De- clamation 3; German Club 3; Creative Writing Club 2; Choir = CHARLES DUNNELL “Chuck” Marion Fisher Leon Gabiou Virginia Gendron Mardelle Hoston William Huseby Luella Huseman Joyce Jackson Mildred Johnson - ) Pet stspppe ree es a ARLENE DYBVICK “Tudie” G. A. A. 2; Commercial Club 3, 4; Tri-Hi 3; Class Officer 2; Annual Staff 4; Nat'l Honor Society. FRANCES DYKEMAN “Fanny” G. A. A. 3, 4; German Club 3; Girl Reserves 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball (350 tol? DARIEL ECKERSON “Darry”’ Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volley Ball, 2, Sh TAR Ge eA A. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4. ISABELLE EDWARDS “Iggy? LORRAINE ELMORE “Rainy” Orchestra 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Library Club 4; Girl Reserves 4, LORRAINE ENGEL “Toody” Choir 2, 3, 4; Orchestra Die: Commercial Club 3, 4; Costume Club 2. RUTH ENGEL “Ruthe” Nat'l Honor Society; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Band 3, 4: Library Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4. LAWRENCE FIGGE “Droop” Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; N. A. Sh bhensh MARION FISHER “Mickey” Commercial Club 3, 45 «Girl Reserves 4. JAMES FITZHARRIS ba S11 700 Football 3, 4; Basketball 33 4: Track 3, 4; Class Officer 33 MADGE FITZSIMMONS “Madgie” DWIGHT FULLER LEON GABIOU “Heinie” ELMA GARRARD “Elmer” Commercial Club 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. VIRGINIA GENDRON “Skinny” Choir 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3; Basketball 2, 3: Volleyball 2, Sp Unions 1G. Ae Awe= Annual Staff 4. WILLIAM GRAFF “Bill” Glee Club 2, 3; Intramural Bas- ketball 2, 3. IOLA GRAY “Ole” Honor Graduate. ALBERT GREWELL eho is DENNIS GUSTAFSON “Foshay Kid” Basketball 2, 3; Football 3. Track 2, 3: ELAINE HANKS Clas Nat’l Honor Society; Band 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Girls’ Pep Or- chestra 4; Weekly Staff 3, 4; String Quartet 3, 4. MAXINE HENDERSON “Maxie” Commercial Club 3; G. A. A. 3. DORIS HICKS Choir 3; Commercial Club 3, 4: ROBERT HOLDEN “Hogy” Junior Class Play 3; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. MARDELLE HOSTON “Mardie”’ Nat’l Honor Society; Basketball 2, 3; Class Play 3; Choir 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff 4; Girl Reserves 45 1G) AS ALY 3§ Volleyball 2. PHYLLIS HOUSTON “Half Pint” Orchestra 2, 3. WILLIAM HUSEBY “Boop” Weekly Staff 3, 4; Brainonian Vodvil, 3. LUELLA HUSEMAN German Club 4. JOYCE JACKSON “Jose” Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club 3, I Ces 2; Basketball 2, 3; Volleybail , JUANITA JEWELL “Tata? Library Club 2, 3; Tri-Hi a German Club 4; Class Officer 4; Honor Graduate; Nat'l Honor Society. MILDRED JOHNSON “Middy” Choir 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Annual Staff 4: G. A. A. 2; Basketball 2. — C2 : tC Daisy Juntnene Nathalie Kampmann Dave Karlson Jack Koering e Carl Kulla Robert Liners Ethel Luhrs Marcella Lyscio Fred Mack Madeline Mackey Kathryn Malchow Ardyce Mathison Alyce Maxfield James McComas Gertrude Meyers Neil Miller Reva Miller Jerome Murphy Phomas Murphy Leo Mustonen Bernice Nelson Neoma Newman Betty Nolan Ernest Novotny j ” Carl Nygaard Chester Olson Margaret -Olson Mildred Olson Robert Olson DAISY JUNTNENE Commercial Club 2, 3; Library Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Weekly Staff 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. NATHALIE KAMPMANN “Nat Nan” Library Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3; Tri-Hi 3; Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2; Band 3; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Ger- man Club 4. DAVE KARLSON JACK KOERING BETTY KOOP CARL KULLA “Coolie” Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4. ROBERT LINERS “Bob” Choir 2; Intramural Basketball ay es c, J. ETHEL LUHRS “Toots” Commercial Club 3. MARCELLA LYSCIO Honor Graduate; Nat'l Honor Society. FRED MACK Pep Orchestra 4; Concert Or- chestra 4. MADELINE MACKEY KATHRYN MALCHOW “Kay” ARDYCE MATHISON “Ardie” Weekly Staff 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Volleyball 2. ALYCE MAXFIELD “Maxie” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Kittenball 2, 3, 4; Honor Graduate; Nat’l Honor Society. JAMES McCOMAS GERTRUDE MEYERS “Gert” Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Re- serves 4; Tri-Hi 3; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 33 NEIL MILLER REVA MILLER JEROME MURPHY THOMAS MURPHY “Tommy” Nat’! Honor Society; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Declama- tion 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Foot- ball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3; Jost- en Award. LEO MUSTONEN German Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. BERNICE NELSON Avice “Beanie” Band 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball eo; Ghowr 3,.4: NEOMA NEWMAN S Pyrite Band 2, 3; Library Club 3. BETTY NOLAN Band 2.003 brreb 3G. A, Aced, 3; Weekly Staff 2, 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Class Play 3; Girl Reserves 3; Library Club 2; Honor Graduate; Josten Award; Nat'l Honor Society. ERNEST NOVOTNY “Eagga” CARL NYGAARD “Ben” Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3; In- tramural Basketball 2, 3. CHESTER OLSON “Ghete Nat'l Honor Society; Choir 2, 3, 4: Football. 3, 4 Hi-¥ -2,°33 Class Play 3; Honor Graduate. MARGARET OLSON MILDRED OLSON “Millie” Library Club 4. ROBERT OLSON st rr Ss tt Ss Ss SS FLORENCE O’TOOL a ured Girl Reserves 4. MARDELLE PALMER LEOLA PATNAUDE or aee Creative Writing Club 3; Ex- temporaneous Speech 3; Honor Graduate; Valedictorian; Nat’l Honor Society. LAURA MAE PATTERSON Nat'l Honor Society; Weekly Staff 4; German Club 4; Honor Graduate. WILLIAM PEABODY “Biles Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4, Annual, Staff 4. VERNON PEARSON “Red” Hootball 2), 3° 4; Track 339 In- tramural Basketball 3. JOHN PETERS “Pete” Stage Crew 3, 4; Traffic Patrol 4. EDNA PETERSON “Pete” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Brainonian Vodvil 2; Class Cabinet. 3. JEANNE PETERSON LORRAINE PHILLIPS Commercial Club 3, 4. JOE POMPLUN Class Play 4. KENNETH PORWOLL “Tyg? Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; 4; Track 3, 4. AUDREY POTTER “Butch” Basketball 2; Class Play 3. ROBERT PRESTON Ce al oo Honor Graduate. RUBY QUIRK “Rube” Choir 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club Sh, Gh ZODEIA RARDIN DORIS RAU MYRTLE RICE ERMADALE ROFF “Erma” EILEEN ROSKO “Rossy” Nat’l Honor Society; Choir 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Library Club 2; Weekly Staff 3, 4. LEONA ROWLAND “Lona” Choir 2, 3; G. A. A. 2; Volley- ball 2; Basketball 2; Tri-Hi 3; Class Cabinet 3; Weekly Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club 3; Cheerleader 4. MAURICE RUNDQUIST Nat'l Honor Society; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; String Quartette 3, 4; Intramural Bas- ketball 2; Honor Graduate. DONALD SANDE “Don” Nat’l Honor Society; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Cheerlead- er 2, 3, 4° Pep Orchestra 4; Class Officer 2. GENEVA SAVAGEAU “Gensky” Nat’l Honor Society; Tri-Hi 3; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Class Cabinet 3; Class Play; 3 Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball 2. PATRICIA SEWALL “Pat” Nat'l Honor Society; Library Club 2, 3, 4; Declamation 2, 3; Tri-Hi 3; German Club 4; Weekly Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Band 2; Class Play 3. BEATRICE SCHILLING “Bea” Commercial Club 3. MARY SCHWINDEMAN Commercial Club 3, 4; Girl Re- serves 4; Honor Graduate. MARION SCOTT “Scotty Weekly Staff 3, 4; German Club 4; Girl Reserves 4. ALLOUISE SHULL ILEANE SMITH “Blondie” Commercial Club 3. Bessie Torgerson Erna Gretchen Van Atta William Van Essen Kirk Wels ‘Virginia Delores Winters 1 | � e Earl Wolleat = = = —- Ruby Woods _ Peggy Yeomans = .-—Ss‘ Peter Zimmerman _ OREN STEINFELDT “Ornie”’ Salutatorian; Honor Graduate; Nat’l Honor Society; Josten Award; Class President 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Declamation ee 3; Track 3; Choir 3. JANET THOMPSON “Jan” Go ALSAY 2) 3) 4xGirl Reserves 4; Basketball 2, 3; Volleyball Canyons DOROTHY TOLLEFSON BESSIE TORGERSON VIRGINIA TOWERS “Vee” Choir, 2a 3.4 Ge AA. 35) Mri- Hi 3; Annual Staff 4: Weekly Staff 3; Basketball 2; Volley- ball 2. ERNA TREICHLER ROBERT TURCOTTE “Bob” Orchestra 2, 3; Band Zoe A GRETCHEN VAN ATTA “Bubs” Choir 2, 3; Tri-Hi 3: Weekly Staff 3; Annual Staff 4; Com- mercial Club 3; Volleyball 2: Basketball 2-9G. At (Alo! WILLIAM VAN ESSEN S BU? Choir 3, 4: Hi-Y 3. GORDON WAYT “Gordy” KIRK WELS “Quack” Honor Graduate; Nat’l Honor Society; Annual Staff 4; Week- ly Staff 4; Intramural Basket- ball 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Lib- rary Club 4. LUCY MAE WILLIAMS “Lucy” ROY WILSON “Tinka” Band 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2. SENA WILSON Band 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4; Commercial Club 3, 4;G. A. A. 2; Basketball 2; Volleyball 2. DELORES WINTERS “Babe” Orchestra 2; Band 2, 4; Ger- man Club 4. EARL WOLLEAT RUBY WOODS Commercial Club ey nk PEGGY YOEMANS PETER ZIMMERMAN “Pete” Vice President 2; Football EAS Se Track 2, 3, 4; Intramural Bas- ketball, 2, 3, 4; Band 2 on 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 3. ——— Sheets, Palmquist, Alderman, Dybvick The Junior Class of 1938 was organized early in October. Like all Junior Classes this one thought itself the best in the history of good ol’ Brainerd High School and immediately set out to make everyone concerned with the school think the same. The members of the class started things rolling right when they picked the cream of their class for officers. The four officers chos- en were Bob Alderman, president; Melvin Dyb- vick, vice precident; Verna Palmquist, secret- ary; and Marylin Sheets as treasurer. With these officers the class placed their confidence for a good year and as far as the class is concern- ed it has been better than they had hoped for. As everyone knows, the biggest job for the Junior Class is the Prom held late in the spring. To raise money for this is quite an undertaking. The Junior Class play “Once There Was a Princ- ess,” a comedy in three acts with Maryln Sheets as the Princess and Art Sinclair as Phil Lennox, the Princess’s boy friend, was a great success. About two weeks after the class play many of the members of the class enjoyed the annual Christmas dance given by the seniors and a good time was had by all. Another money raiser for the Prom was the selling of candy at the basket- ball games. The candy sellers might have been a little annoying by hiding a few peoples’ view of the game but all the time they were making money for the class. During the basketball sea- son, between games on one Saturday night in January, the Juniors sponsored a basket social. The ones that attended had a swell time dancing and eating the delicious delicacies found in the baskets. And many of them had a good time afterwards too. With the money for the Prom raised, the class immediately went to work on the much looked- JUNIORS PROSUGENE N, creiens erieitis BOB ALDERMAN Vice President .... MELVIN DYBVICK SEGTELALY) estes VERNA PALMQUIST Treasurer ........ MARYLIN SHEETS forward-to event. The president appointed the committees; and the chairmen of these commit- tees, along with the class officers and advisers, formed a central committee with Jean Schaffer and Bob Hoffman as general chairmen. The Prom itself was a whale of a success and the people that had worked so hard on it were well satisfied. With the Prom out of the way the class began to work on their annual picnic. This was held the last week in May and several of the more daring members of the class took their first swim. Not too many words can be said about this Junior Class which next year will be the seniors of the school. It was not only outstanding be- cause of the achievements as a class, but further glorified by the achievements of its members in outside activities. A few of the outstanding mem- bers who brought fame and glory to the class were: Bud Little, a three-letter man. Few will forget his prancing return of a punt for a touch- down against Little Falls. “Pinky” Boyd, for his fine work on the basketball court, especially the last three or four games when he staged a great comeback after somewhat of a slump earlier in the season. Verna Palmquist and Maryln Sheets for their work in the class play and as class of- ficers. Others who deserve mention are Gene Bierhaus, another three-letter man; Bob Ander- man as president of the class and quite an athlete himself; and all the other people who worked on committees and deserve mention but are too numerous to list. The class feels that the year has been very suc- cessful for them and all its members are looking forward to a bigger and better year when they grace the halls of the Washington High School as Seniors. C1 i a Ca Ca CI CJ = 2 ae _ ct @D ™m re@ me OD Ss oe Alderman Bane Browning Dahl Flansburg Glandon Henderson Johnson Anderson arret Flansburg Gordon Hill Johnson Anderson Forsberg Graft Hoffman Johnson Antonson e Chillquist Domschot Fe Hoffman Jotham Laughton Atwater Bourassa Cofield Du Bois Fox Hallas Hohensee Koop Austin Boyd Crawford Dupois Fox Hanson Holden KKrause Leonard Avelsgard Bloomstrom Frederick Hauer Holman Krueger Lindberg Babcock Brown Dahl Adson Gallagher Haave Jenson La Doucer Bacon Brown Dahl Fall s Johnson La Favor Loney MeDonald Nelson O’ Toole Roscoe Simonson Stevens Van Suckle Lundgren McPherson Nelson Palmquist Saunders Sinclair Sullivan Warner Luttman Meyers Nelson Peterson Schaefer Swanson Vierzba Lutz Mackey Miller Minske Newman Nichol Perantie Peters Sehellin Schwindeman Smith Smith Tollefson Tracy Viking Warlof Wilson Wunderlich Maghan Morss Nichol Peterson Sebasta Spencer Trask arner V . Zimmerman Mahl Morse Nubbe Porwoll Sheets Stark Tugwell Wosnack Martin Mosher O’ Brien Reeves Shepard Stalkes Turcotte Westerlund Mattson Nelson Olson Reichart Shew Stanley Thomas Weisner f- @eo eso sf a ee ae SOPHOMORES ARO cut 0 aoa VIRGIL AUSTIN Vice President .... ARLENE PEARSON Secretary mae BETTY CHRISTENSON LE KEGSUCT® ohiarn austen EDITH CARLSON When the class from the Franklin meets the graduates from the Washington Junior High, there are many differences of opinion in regard to town sectionalism. The class of 1940 did not take long to overcome this problem of assimila- tion. They immediately started their high schoo! days out right by electing Virgil Austin to lead them through their first year in the senior high. Arlene Pearson was chosen to take charge of class meetings in case of Virgil’s absence and al- so to assist him with his executive duties. Betty Christenson was the official secretary and has as one of her duties keeping the minutes in or- der. Financial affairs of the class were very cap- ably managed by the treasurer, Edith Carlson. Faculty advisers of the class were Miss Laip- ple, Miss Lord, Mr. Engebretson, and Mr. Gill, who assisted them in carrying out their social activities. This year, for the first time, the sophomores were invited to the annual Christmas dance giv- en by the seniors. Such large numbers of them attended that they proved that they were able to carry their pep and enthusiasm even onto the dance floor. The hi-lite of their winter social season come when they gave a masquerade party in the school cafeteria on Friday, March fourth. Betty Spen- cer and Richard Halvorsen were awarded prizes for being the most novel dressed in attendance. For a money maker the class sponsored a movie on March ninth during school time and charged ten cents admission. The film was a comedy, “Sing ’m Back Alive,” with James Glea- son and Zazu Pitts in it. This proved a rather worthwhile plan for enlarging the class purse. Pearson, Austin, Christenson, Carlson Winding up their social activities, a majoiity of the class attended their spring picnic. Many of the sophomores enjoyed this event mcre than any other one of the year because of the fun they had. Scholastic honors of the year went to Betty Christenson, Leno Friday, and Geraldine Erick- son who made the “A” honor roll several times. There was certainly no lack of athletic talent in the class. The varsity football squad was bol- stered by such sophomores as Byron Viellette and Carl Englert, who played as regular guard and tackle respectively. Norbert Novotny and Winton Hubbard both saw a lot of action on the ends. The Warriors’ tournament cage squad of ten men had two sophomores on it. They were Carl Englert, who saw much action as guard, and Clifford Alward, speedy forward. Other sophc- mores who played on the first squad during the season were Norbert Novotny, Gilmore Laur- ence, Swede Nelson, Winton Hubberd, Jack En- right, and Julius Twist who were members of the 1938 “B”’squad which boasted such a good record. When the high school operetta, “H. M. S. Pin- afore” was presented by the A Cappella Choir, two well known sophomores, Geraldine Erickson and Clark Crust played leading roles in the cast. The boys’ and girls’ choruses in the production were also made up of many sophomores. The class has a record to be proud of for their first year in senior high school. If they maintain their ardent interest in such fields as scholar- ship, service, athletics, and music, they will be able to boast that the class of 1940 surpassed any other class in the history of the school. @ SOPHOMORES First row: M. Bidwell, H. Bock, M. Aldrich , J. Broach,.N. Darling, FE. Beck- ley, M. Bedal, I. Bakkela, B. Cain, P. Callahan, G. Bogganstos, M. Borden. Second row: A. Beaumont, L. Anderson, B. Christenson, M. Converse, C. Beli- and, R. Deering, L. Dahl, G. Cass, E. Britton, M. Davies, V. Aggen, M. Aggen, S. Brady. Third row: M. Burton, R. Davis, J. Barry, W. Benson, E. Conroy, It. Con- vers’, A. Anderson, M. Buley, E. Carlson, E. Alberg, C. Borden, H. Daniels, M. Clifton, J. Bathe. Fourth row: C. Aylward, J. Barbeau, Q. Clifton, F. Bernard, V. Austin, L. Cain, B. Anderson, L. Antonson, C. Crust, C. Dahl, R. Behm, J. Alexander, O. Carlson, D. Beck. SOPHOMORES First row: W. Garrett, E. Johnson, E. Hall, E. Ebinger, V. Jyleen, M. Hen- essy, V. Engelhart, J. DeRosier, M. Hildebrandt, M. Hornby, P. Galle, M. Jokie. Second row: FR. Hanson, V. inger, R. Erickson, H. Gerber, M. Hagberg, B. Helgeson, R. Hornby, V. Hadersbeck, J. Husebye, M. Gronquist, J. SENS be ols, Gorham. Third row: R. Halvorson, R. Fox, B. Jarvis, B. Erickson, H. Fricker, M. Erickson, A. Fleener, J. Finne, L. Johnson, A. Hagen, P. Flahave, L. Iriday, E. Gross, M. Erickson, J. Enright, A. Hendrickson. Fourth row: W. Jensen, L. Hohman, J. Falconer, C. Englert, E. Jackson, E. Erickson, G. Campbell, J. Henderson, R. Erickson, L. Gunberg, S. Hanson, D. Johnson. SOPHOMORES First row: R. Kimball, M. Nelson, B. Mathis, C. Nelson, S. Larsen, M. Koeppl, L. Montgomery, T. Maki, V. Kletschka, S. Norton, V. Kauri, M. Love, D. Mohler. Second row: A. Kurz, J. LaFontaine, W. LeNeau, H. Olson, M. O'Neil, M. Minske, M. Lee, D. Meyers, E. Nelson, E. Lee, E. Nelson, W. Kersten, C. Ness. Third row: S. Hanson, A. Luke, E. Larson, I. Nesheim, G. Olsen, J. McClin- tick, J. Noggle, D. Mageli, D. Musselman, M. Koeppl, E. McLaughlin, W. Mc- Quillan, D. Kopp. Fourth row: A. McMally, C. Marsh, N. Novotney, L. McDonald, S. Kunde, G. Lawrence, M. Kunde, D. Krause, M. Knoll, R. Lyons, M. Loney, M. Manning, R. Lasher. SOPHOMORES First row: D. Towers, E. Persson, M. Shipman, E. Spencer, R. Stevens, A. Ramsey, B. Stallman, G. Thomason, M. Weaver, E. 3randt, M. Stevens, R. Sadler, R. Warrick. Second row: D. Thomas, R. Schubert, L. Schellin, P. Phillips, A. Snope, M. Picard, D. Wicklander, A. Senn, L. Sundberg, A. Pearson, M. Sandberg, Y. Ranstedt, D. Rifenrath, I. Rifenrath, K. Strassburg. Third row: D. Warnberg, I. Thorson, M. Page, L. Strobel, M. Thoe, P. Rice, M. Peterson, G. Tougas, A. Sewall, C. Spencer, N. Rowe, E. Strong, C. Schutt, B. Wheeler, E. Schwindeman. Fourth row: M. Smith, V. Sylvester, B. Veillette, R. Swelland, B. Spencer, B. Thordildson, J. Twist, R. Trueblood, S. Perantie, S. Westerholm, E. Slaby, E. Peterson, W. Tugwell. 4 ; ( h SENIOR CLASS PLAY ] ( | First row: P. Sewall, D. Sande, E. DeRosier, D. Winters, K. Wels, B. Nolan. { Second row: R. Holden, B. Van Essen, J. Pomplun, T. Murphy, F. Bierhaus. € 4 ‘ : M. Hallas, D. Johnson, J. Meyers, B. McDonald, T. Koop, A. Sinclair, M. Sheets, V. Palmquist, M. Tracy, O. Olson, B. Du Chaine, C. Smith, B. Krueger. | JUNIOR CLASS PLAY ely | a SS a so S's 8 8 fF OS 8 8 SENIOR CLASS PLAY As the night train draws into the small station near Rockland, Maine, some passengers get off and the train moves on. The passengers are com- pelled to wait all night, for they have missed connections. Their night, however, proves far from tedious, for this is a haunted station and every night a ghost train passes, bringing death to all who observe it. When the decrepit old station-master describes the course of this terri- fying phantom, the passengers pooh-pooh. But all the phenomena occurs as forecast. The ste- tion-master is stricken dead mysteriously. The singal bell rings. The engine whistles. The train roars through the junction and one who rashly gazed upon it apparently succumbs. In the end, however, the two pair of lovers are happily reunited by the terrors of the night and everything turns out right as the willy-nilly, who delights everyone with his nonsensity, solves the mystery and identifies himself as a Scotland Yard detective, The cast was selected the last of March and those chosen worked night and day in order to be able to stage it during the middle part of May. Tommy Murphy, as Richard Winthrop, por- trayed a slender, brown-haired, well set-up man of around forty who is badly disallusioned as to the institution of marriage. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior class play, “Once There Was A Princess,” coaced by Miss Bachelder, was a suc- cess both dramatically and finacially. A very efficient ticket sales committee was headed by Robert Russell. The Princess Dallatorre was just a plain little American girl unti l she married a prince and went to live with him in his palace in Europe. She did not love the prince but because of finan- cial conditions in the family, she was forced to marry him for his money. Finally, however, he died and left his entire fortune to her. Wishing to return to America, she gave all her inherit- ances to her stepmother and came back to live with those whom she loved and was happy with. The Princess, whose real name was Ellen Guth- rie, loved an American boy, Phil Lennox, played by Art Sinclair. He was her main reason for re- turning to America. Before Ellen left her foster country, she wrote Kate Boyd, played by Verna Palmquist, of her coming. Prior to her marriage to the prince she had lived with the Boyd family and she wanted o do the same again. When the Boyds received this letter they at once began to make elaborate plans for a gala reception to be given for the princess. Kate decided she and her three daugh- ters all needed new dresses and being very busy herself, called in a sewing woman to help her. Aunt Meta, picturesquely portrayed by Olivia Eunice De Rosier, as Elsie Winthrop, is Rich- ard’s twenty-nine year old wife who has found out that marriage isn’t all sunshine and resents her husband’s authoritativeness, Charles Murdock (Donald Sande) and Peggy Murdock (Betty Nolan) are newlyweds on theiz honeymoon and are completely rapt up in them- selves. The part of Saul Hodgkin, the old station- master who tried to frighten everyone out, is played by Robert Holden. Teddy Deakin, the silly English fop, provided the comic element and Billy Van Essen played the part excellently. Julia Price (Pat Sewall), Herbert Price (Kirk Wels), and John Sterling (Joe Pomplun) are all members of the the rum runners who are trying to scare the train passengers into leaving the station. Jackson (Fritz Bierhaus) is a burly Americen detective who has collaborated with Teddie to bring the whole gang to justice. The “Ghost Train” had not been staged yet when this yearbook was published, so statistics can not be quoted on its success; but, after watching the rehearsals, we can be pretty sure that success will overtake its production with a capital “S.” Olson, added to her distress with her prejudices against the princess, It happened that the princess arrived in Ameri- ca before she was expected and upon presenting herself at the Boyd home, everyone mistook her for the sewing woman except Joe Boyd, whose part was taken by Myles Tracy, and Phil Lennox. The princess took the part of the sewing woman so well, that no one else guessed the difference. When the night came for the reception she re- versed her position and became a princess. No one recognized her as the sewing woman. After the reception at the Boyd home, the secret was disclosed. Princess Dellatorre beame Ellen Guth- rie again. As the play ended, it was quite evident her name was to be changed to Lennox as she and Phil discuss plans for their future. Other Juniors included in the cast were: Tom Koop, Beth McDonald, Margie Hallas, Doris Johnson, Bernice Krueger, Clara Smith, Betty DeChaine, Jeanette Meyers, John Anderson, and Irene Crawford. The entire Junior class was backing this pro- ject, and is to be congratulated for its record crowd. The setting was prepared by the Stage Crew in charge of Mr. Chalberg. Posters which were distrbuted around town were made by students in Miss True’s art classes. are See } } | ANNUAL STAFF First row: M. Hoston, V. Gendron, M. Johnson, A. Dybvick, V. Towers. Second row: A. Bolstad, L. Rowland, P. Zimmerman, E. Twist, G. Van Atta, J. Jackson. Third row: V. Bidwell, J. Crust, T. Murphy, W. Peabody, K. Wels, T. Carl- SON, WEEKLY STAFF First row: E. Rosko, A. Bolstad, A. Matheson, M. Johnson, G. Savageau, D. Warlof, D. Juntnene. Second row: ©. Cooper, J. Enright, M. Scott, J. Schaeffer, L. Patterson, V Jyleen, E. Hanks, D. Whiting. Third row: R. Engel, D. Brown, G. Meyers, M. Sheets, B. Trask, L. Carpen- ter, L. Wilson, E. Carlson. Fourth row: P. Sewall, B. Nolan, T. Murphy, M. Tracy, K. Wels, B. Husebyc, V. Bidwell, J. Fall, J. Frederick. ; we ¢ i ue es C.. BRAINONIAN ANNUAL STAFF This annual is the result of the combined ef- forts of the Brainonian Annual Staff. Work was begun on the annual as soon as possible. The edi- tor of the 1938 Brainonian is James Crust. The financial and advertising work was done by Thomas Murphy, business manager, and his stooges: Elaine Twist, Fritz Bierhaus, William Van Essen, James Fitzharris, and Chester Olson. The articles were written by William Peabody, Kirk Wels, Gretchen Van Atta, Virginia Gend- ron, Leona Rowland, Agnes Bolstad, Vernon Bid- well, Mildred Johnson, Arlene Dybvick, Betty Nolan, Virginia Towers, Patricia Sewall, Ruth Engel, and Mardelle Hoston. BRAINONIAN WEEKLY Room 204 was a busy place every Monday after school. In reality it was Miss Haug’s English room but as long as the Brainonian Weekly Staff couldn’t get a decent room of its own, they used her room for the weekly preparation of the high school news for publication in the Brainerd Dispatch. This was all right, because Miss Haug was adviser and along with Betty Nolan, the editor, had most to say about what went into type and what was to be censored. “Boop” Huse- bye certainly found out what that last word meant - at least he did whenever he was there. “Fooge” Sabesta had to pinch hit quite a bit. Kirk Wels was the so-called head of the music department, but he seemed to enjoy hanging around and writing odd bits of feature. Not so Kileen Rosko - she would hand in her “Schoo] Calendar” and be gone before many had even come. Aggie Bolstad started out by staying late but soon began to hand in her column right after school and be “Gone With the Wind.” Tommy Murphy, sport head, could certainly turn out copy, but the typists found their work easier if he left the writing to his assistant, Jackie En- right. Pat Sewall always printed her “Aunt Nosey” columns (when she wasn’t assistant edit- ing) and thought she did pretty well until she asked Virginia Jyleen to read it back to her. Pat won't be the same again. Virginia was one of those who could always be depended on to turn in a good article. She and Edith Carlson did a swell job of covering their own class news (Sophomore). There weren’t many Juniors on Last fall, James Crust and Tommy Murphy represented our annual at the State Press Con- vention in Minneapolis. Many of the features in this book were brought about by the things they learned there. The advertising staff printed both basketball and football posters as a further aid to the fin- ancial stability of the annual. The one good time of the year was the picnic held in the spring with the weekly staff. Other than this, the only satisfaction gained from the work is the knowledge of a good year book hay- ing been published. the staff; just Jean Schaeffer, Miles Tracy and Betty Trask. Jean was so quiet that very few noticed her but she always handed in good articles so Betty started grooming her for a good job next year. Miles probably had his articles “kicked out,” because of lack of space, more than anyone else - he was exchange editor. Betty was quite a feature writer, but her greatest en- ergy was expended in flirting with the boys on the staff. “Gensky” Savegeau, alumnae editor, and Gert Meyers used to stay quite late but they, along with Lois Carpenter seemed to enjoy Bill Husebye’s jokes more than writing. Vernon Bid- well wasn’t so impressed with “Boop’s” jokes but if there were any sophomore girls around he us- ually found something to keep him there. Ruth Engel, the service girl, lived up to her name and was always on the job; helping Betty with head- lines, typing, writing, etc. The typists were the unsung heroes of this newspaper and still are as they will only be named: Elaine Hanks, Dorothy Brown, Dorothy Warlof, Daisy Juntenen, Jane Fall, Lila Wilson, Jane Frederick, and Don Whit- ing. Mr. Gill persuaded the staff to edit and print a “mimeo” paper on April Fool’s Day. It furnish- ed lots of fun but was not a joke and it will probably be the predecessor of manv more of them. As usual the staff had a picnic to cele- brate the completion of a successful year, at a lake cottage. Everyone had a swell time (ask them) and, believe it or not, no one went hungry. So ends another chapter in the volume entitled “Brainonian Weekly - Better Every Year.” A’ CAPPELLA CHOIR First row: M. Hoston, G. Savageau, J. Antonson, P. Phillips, R. Stevens, M. Maki, E. Rosco, I. Dixon, L. Dahl, I. Wilson, R. McPherson, M. Bedal, B. Kreuger, L. Anderson, A. Matheson, A. Bolstad. Second row: C. Olson, O. Bolstad, M. Dybvik, I. Olson, L. Nykanen, B. Jarvis, M. McCollouch, F. Cartwright, J. Jackson, M. Hagberg, M. Sheets, A.-Hagen. R. Dunnell, J. O’Brien, A. Sinclair, L. Antonson. Third row: J. Hill, R. Anderson, A. Thomas, M. Minski, G. Olson, H. Fricker, A. Snope, O. Carlson, L. Engel, D. Gallagher, L. Dahl, G. Swanson, R. Ander- son, V. Palmquist, W. Garrett, D. Paine, R. Holden. Fourth row: R. Schellin, G. Stockman, R. Quirk, G. Erickson, C. Favrou, A. Anderson, R. Deering, M. Menz, M. Hellen, H. Wilson, B. Bane, A. Gillis, R. Behm, M. Hallas, R. Alderman, E. Hegstad. Fifth row: C. Crust, G. Hanson, C. Olson, W. Babcock, O. Foss, D. Varner, J. Turcotte, R. Lindbergh, M. Reeves, W. Nubbe, J. Anderson, R. Hoffman, W. Minski, D. Holman, W. Van Essen, E. Warner. H. M. S. PINAFORE k. Holden, W. Babcock, R. Anderson, C. Crust, R. Hoffman, O. Poss, G. Erickson, E. Hegsted, V. Palmquist. rr) — A’ CAPPELLA CHOIR This year was a bigger and better year as far as the A Capella choir was concerned. The choir was organized two years ago, ana under the able direction of Mr. U. E. Whiteis, has made much progress. Its members are limited to 83, and in order to remain in this choir, each member must have passing marks in all subjects. The organization sings compositions of all the great masters of choral music from the time of Bach de Palestrina to present day composers. The choir sponsored a regular series of varied concerts this year, in collaboration with the in- strumental department. Much acclaim was won through these concerts. In addition to the regu- lar choir, several sectional groups were organiz- ed which added to the variety of the singing. At one “pop” concert, presented recently, the choir was fortunate to have as their guests Mr. Rish- worth, Dr. Richter and the Madrigal singers of St. Louis Park High School. Mr. Richter, the staff organist of K.S.T.P., presented several selections on the electric orgatron. This electric orgatron H. M. S. PINFAORE All the sisters and aunts and dozens of cousins, and many more were present at the successful presentation of Gilbert and Sullavan’s light opera, “Her Majesty’s Ship Pinafore” by the A Cappella Choir. Our auditorium was transformed into a metropolitan opera house as the gay melo- dies by Sullavan and the amusing lyrics of Gil- bert were rendered by a company of music students. Josephine, portrayed by Geraldine Erickson, the daughter of the captain of the Pinafore, was in love with a common sailor aboard her father’s ship. Dick Deadeye, the villain, whose part was taken by Robert Holden, was the only one of the ship’s crew not in favor of the union of Joseph- ine and Ralph Brackstraw, the sailor, played by Clark Crust. Eugene Hegstad as Captain Corcor- an, ignorant of the situation, had planned to unite his daughter with Sir Joseph Porter. Sir Joseph came on board with his cousin Hebe, and his host of relatives, and paraded majestically around the ship, telling the crew how he became ruler of the “Queen’s Navee.” One evening when the ship’s crew, Josephine, Ralph, Boatswain and his mate, Owen Foss and Robert Hoffman, respectively, Hebe, played by Rene Anderson, and Sir Joseph’s relatives were set to go ashore and arrange for the wedding, they were stopped by the Captain who had been warned by Dick Deadeye of their scheme. Sir Joseph was very angry at the findings, declined was lent to the choir by the Whitney Funeral Chapel. Several trips were made by the choir to neigh- boring cities. In November the choir visited the Twin cities. While there, they broadcast from K.S.T.P. and sang as guest artists for the Minne- sota State Health Association in the ballroom of the Nicollet Hotel. The members, journeying by train and by bus, enjoyed this trip very much and are grateful to Mr. Rishworth and the Minne- sota State Health Association, who, through their kind invitations, made this trip possible. The choir also presented “H. M. 8S. Pinafore,” a light opera by Arthur Sullavan and William Gilbert, two famous Englishmen. The choir also appeared for many local con- certs and civic functions. Each choir member is proud of the reputation that this organization is making, and has made, in Minnesota and the northwest, and well they have a right to be. May they continue the gcod work they are doing. his offer to marry Josephine, and rebuked any attempt of the Captain for an explanation. He ordered Ralph to be put into the dungeon. How- ever, Verna Palmquist, cast as Buttercup the mystery lady, in love with Captain Corcoran, finally told her part of the story. When she wes “young and charming” she “practiced baby farm- ing” and in her nursery were Ralph and the Cap- tain. In some way the babies were mixed up and so since their true identity had been disclosed they had to shift position. Sir Joseph, upon hear- ing this, said that a marriage with a mere saiior’s daughter (as the Captain was now a mere sailor) would be out of the question, and took Hebe as his wife after he promised to say goodbye to all his sisters and his cousins and his aunts. Joseph ine and Ralph were united happily, and Captain Corcoran, or Ralph Brackstraw, and Buttercup, the bumboat woman, planned a new start in life. The colorful chorus gave three cheers for the new Captain Corcoran as the curtain fell. The opera was directed by Mr. Whiteis. Mr. Nelson directed the orchestra which served as ac- companiment. Other committees responsible for the successful presentation were the stage crew under Mr. Chalberg, Mr. Rosel, and Miss True’s art students. After paying for the rental on choir robes and band uniforms, the remainder of the proceeds was put into the music fund to be used advan- tageously by the music department. ORCHESTRA First row: B. Krause, W. Nubbe, M. Hornby, V. Kauri, R. Behn, M. Sheets. R. Olson, J. Peterson, W. Mattson. Second row: E. Hanks, M. Rundquist, G. Erickson, R. Stevens, D. Echerson, L. Wilson, T. Nelson, O. Foss, D. Vanderkooi, M. Rice, A. Cossette. Third row: F. Mack, R. Trucotte, B. Clevenger, L. Engel, E. Anderson, J. An- tonson, L. Elmore, C. Cooper, G. Hill, R. Bernard, S. Mackey, R. Holden, 1. Peranti, A. Morss. Fourth row: E. Wright, I. Nesheim, A. Beaumont, J. Koering, P. Zimmer- nan, W. Garrett, D. Sande, Mr. Nelson. BAND First row: R. Olson, R. Turcotte, W. Nubbe, R. Behm, S. Wilson, B. Krause, M. Hornby, M. Bedal, M. Erickson, J. Frederick, P. Eggerling. Second row: J. Nelson, R. Engel, H. Fricker, O. Foss, L. Johnson, M., Hag- berg, W. Benson, A. Cossette, C. Sebesta, D. Olson, A. Hagen, L. Mosher, D. Mageli, G. Hill, R. Bernard, M. Mackey, M. Rundquist. Third row: FE. Hanks, G. Olson, A. Bolstad, R. McPherson, R. Stevens, J. Peterson, M. Rice, M. Dybvick, A. Morss, R. Holden, S. Mackey, L. Wilson, B. Nolan, L. Reichert, G. Thompson, B. Stallman, J. Noggle, P. Zimmerman, J. Pomplun, L. Mustonen, R. Golberg, J. Wonderlich, R. Varner, L. Weisner. Fourth row: J. Wilson, D. Hanson, C. Spencer, L. Danl [ Friday. Fifth row: W. Mattson, TI, Peranti, S. Kunde, W. Garrett, A, Beaumont, V. Palmquist, Y. Loney, W. Babcock, F, Bernard, G. Stockman, Q. Clifton, D. Sande, Mr. Nelson. pore BSESS BS 888 B ORCHESTRA Being a talented violinist himself, Mr. Nelson was anxious to organize an active orchestra in this school. This year the orchestra has progress- ed greatly and appeared as a group at several programs. The initial public appearance was at the junior class play, “Once There Was A Princess.” Here the orchestra provided entertainment between acts and played the necessary incidental music. Group singing has proved very popular with the people of Brainerd. At the annual Christmas Sing these undiscovered songsters vocalized to the accompaniment of the high school orchestre. H. M.S. Pinafore, the successful operetta given by the vocal department, also provided a need for talented instrumentalists. Here again the cr- chestra received recognition for their assistance in presenting a nearly professional musical pro- duction. In collaboration with the A Cappella chcir and concert band the orchestra appeared in the spring concerts. BAND “Have you seen the new music rooms?” was the query of all vocal and instrumental students last fall. This new soundproof addition with practice and instrument rooms was the musicians dream come true. In these modern surroundings the band pro- duced music which thrilled patrons of the popu- lar Sunday concerts. To make the band an organized unit in school life, band members elected a student council headed by Betty Nolan. Other council members were Robert Olson, Robert Turcotte, Elaine Hanks, Betty Krause, Verna Palmquist, Roger Holden and Maurice Rundquist. With Bill Garrett manipulating the baton the one-hundred piece marching band, resplendent in blue and gold uniforms, entertained at foot- ball games and other outdoor functions. During the home games of the basketball season the band added its bit to the clamor and shouts of the fans by playing peppy co llege songs and marches. Early this year Mr. Nelson arranged for each division of the band to have sectional practice one hour each week on school time. These ses- sions were devoted to smoothing out difficult strains in concert pieces, learning scales, and be- coming acquainted with the history of music and musicians. Through these classes band members learned some of the cultural value of music as well as improving their instrumental technic. With the arrival of spring the large marching band prepared for the band festival which was held in Little Falls on April twenty-seventh. The Class plays are a specialty of the orchestra. The senior class play “Ghost Train,” was preced- ed by orchestral music which created the frame of mind necessary for the complete enjoyment of the modern mystery play. Baccalaureate and Commencement services al- so required music which the orchestra provided. Graduation took many of the orchestra mem- bers but through his “string classes” Mr. Nelson has prepared undergrads to carry on in their places. Talented individuals in the orchestra have formed ensemble groups. These chamber grcups played at P.T.A. programs, concerts, and the play festival. These successful appearances clearly showed the progress the orchestra has made as a group. Such improvement is possible only when each individual improves. This united action will carry through the lives of all members who, through their membership in the high schcol or- chestra, learned that nothing is better than the weakest link. band festival was a new idea this year under the direction of Mr. Prescott, leader of the Univer-. sity band. Blue, red, purple, green, and orange uniforms combined with military music and youthful marchers thrilled the townspeople who viewed the band parade which was the feature of the afternoon. Bill Garrett with his snappy new uni- form and high stepping feet received more than a fleeting glance from men and women as well as giddy young things. In the evening the com- bined bands gave a concert which the audience enthusiastically received. Throughout the year the band, together with the choir and smaller music groups, gave popu- larly priced concerts which attracted many mu- sic lovers of this community. When vacation begins the band continues, for students enjoy having something worthwhile to do during the summer months. This year they have the Paul Bunyan celebration to look for- ward to and no doubt visitors to Brainerd wili remember the band as an outstanding vart of the exposition. Each year finds an increasing number of stu- dents joining the band. No credit is given for music although practices are held during schooi hours. This shows that Mr. Nelson has developed school musicians that play for the joy of doing so. May the band forever continue to grow and bring happiness to the members and friends of the Brainerd High School Band. a ja a ee a ee ae co i wm c. mp O eI ota St eH ct q a) i if Ht i cm — i] e- } i GIRL RESERVES n i First row: G. Savageau, S. Larson, M. Nelson, B. Mathis, V. Jyleen, FE. Ebing- e H er, E. Graff, J. Thompson, L. Elmore, F. Dykeman, B. Krueger, A. Boistad, | A. Matheson. r Second row: M. Hoston, M. Scott, P. Brown, G. Peterson, M. Lyscio, J. Schaef{- f fer, C. Cooper, L. Wilson, L. Reichert, D. Eckerson, B. DuPuis, B. Vierzba. = I Third row: G. Meyers, R. Engel, B. Nolan, S. Wilson, J. McClintick, P. Rice, a T. Chilquist, L. Friday, E. Porwol, R. Anderson, H. Gustafson, J. Frederick, S. Avelsgard, Miss Erdmann. Fourth row: D. Hansen, J. Noggle, B. Spencer, J. Fall, E. DeRosier, M. Buley, “ r E. Peterson, A. Maxfield, L. Carpenter, J. Meyers, E. Converse, E. Nelson, D. { J a Lutes, R. Behm. b a COMMERCIAL CLUB ; T First row: C. Cooper, A. Dybvick, M. J. Nelson, L. M. Sundberg, R. Stevens, ‘7 h V. Jyleen, V. Ebinger, E. Ebinger, G. Savageau, B. Allen, E. Roscoe, L. El- eS more, J. Jackson. a Second row: D. Hicks, F. Berg, S. Wilson, B. Nelson, B. Trask, M. Lyscio, M. t Johnson, S, Avelsgard, G. Thompson, J. Haugarde, J. Antonson, E. Luhrs, M. v Fisher. Third row: R. Woods, D. Warloff, M. McCullough, G. Erickson, G. Olson, L. ) ; Phillips, E. Amundson. Fourth row: R. Quirk, L. Engel, E. Hanks, A. Barton, M. Anderson, B. Spen- cer, J. Frederick, C. Saunders, A. Maxfield E. Garrard, G. Meyers, E. Larson, kk. Anderson, M. Schwindeman. ee j | Rowland, J. Fall, H. Fricker, B. Schilling, D. Brown, L. Mahl, M. L. Lee, L. GIRL RESERVES Every girl should have a hobby, there’s a hob- by for every girl. This is the purpose of the Girl Reserve organization. Under the supervision of Miss Tornstrom and Miss Erdman each member takes part in those activities they are most in- terested in. The various divisions are the Art Club, Ath- letic Club, Dramatic Club, and the the Handi- craft Club. Each club holds separate meetings and has officers. The Handicraft Club has been meeting at the house of the adviser, Mrs. Wittmayer, this year. The members made purses that can be worn on a belt and also bead belts. These were woven on a loom, similar to the ones used by the Camp Fire Girls in making their head-bands. Those interested in dramatics spent their time on a play that was presented before the school. Ruth Engel was in charge of this play. Athletic Club members held noon meetings in the gym and played basketball. They also had several hikes. With the help of Miss True, the Art Club made COMMERGIAL CLUB The Commercial Club again resumed its part in the social activities of the school by organiz- ing early in September. It consisted of sixty members. The officers elected for the first sem- ester were the following: President, Gertrude Meyers; Vice President, Elizabeth Hoffman; Sec- retary, Elaine Hanks; and Treasurer, Geraldine Erickson. Miss Lord and Miss Ruthe were the advisers for the club. The activities for the year consisted of six regular business and social meetings, the Seniors and Juniors sponsoring three each. The Seniors, as it is the custom, began the social activities by entertaining the Juniors at a pot luck supper. The business meeting was followed by a social hour consisting of initiation of the new members and playing games. The Juniors had charge of the Christmas party. Again a pot luck supper was an important feature. Gifts with verses were exchanged. We discovered several poets in our midst. New officers were elected for the second term covers for song books. Most of the songs were given them by Miss Vanasek. The Girl Reserve is a national organization, similar to the Young Women’s Christian Associ- ation and the Camp Fire Girl’s. Membership is not limited. Officers are: President, Marcella Ly- scio; Vice President, Gertrude Meyers; Secretary, Betty Nicol; and Treasurer, Peggy Brown. To earn money for the pins, parties, and other expenses, the group had several candy sales, one at the Paramount Theatre, and during the noon hour at school. They also cataloged the costume room and made curtains for the YMCA Club Rooms. During the year the group went on several hikes, one a moonlight hike around the River- side Drive. The group also enjoyed a Scavenger Hunt on Halloween. The regular noon luncheon meetings were held on every other Thursday. After the business was taken care of the grou p sang songs. Miss Vana- sek taught us many songs and after the song- books were finished, Mrs. Wittmayer played the piano while the girls sang songs. with the following being elected: President, Betty Spencer; Vice President, Arlene Dybvick; Secretary, Rene Anderson; and Treasurer, Mary Jane Nelson. In April the Juniors entertained the Seniors at a tea held in the Model Apartment. To climax the activities of the year, a hike and weiner roast were enjoyed by the entire club. The finances of the club were obtained by serving the Parent Teacher Association in Octo- ber, selling pencils with the basketball sche dule on them, and a candy sale. The funds were used to pay for the picture in the annual, carrying on the club work for the year, and buying pins fcr the club members. The pins were in the school colors, and bearing the inscription Secretarial Club. The club also presented the commercial department with a new interval timer to be used in the new shorthand and typing room. It is with best wishes that the Seniors leave the Juniors to carry on the club next year. GERMAN CLUB First row: Miss Tornstrom, J. Jewell, B. Torgerson, A. Schull, E. Anderson, J. Peterson, M. Johnson. Second row: D. Brown, D. Winter, P. Sewall, N. Kampmann, B. Nolan, G. Bloom, F. LaFavor, M. Scott. Third row: L. Mustonen, T. Carlson, F. Bierhaus, J. Fitzharris, H. Forsberg, J. Crust, V. Bidwell. ‘ LIBRARY CLUB First row: G. Potter, A. Matheson, D. Juntnene, L. Elmore, C. Cooper, M. Olson, E. Rosko, Miss White. Second row: J. Peterson, R. Engel, B. Potter, V. Bidwell, M. Olson, D. Lutes, N. Kampmann, C. Favrou, A. Bolstad. ee pe eee ee ee” ee ee ee, ee eee a pao et eo ete A et we ed oe oe = Ww S808 GERMAN CLUB The German Club is a very small organization due to the fact that it is composed entirely of second year German students. The club was started early in the year and Harold “Hunk” Forsberg was elected to lead the club in its ac- tivities. During the scholastic year, various operas which were written by German compos- ers, were discussed. Among the outstanding op- eras reported upon was “Ring of the Nibelung” which is composed of four separate operas: Das Rheingold, Du Walkure, Siegfried, and Gotter- dommerung. Usually the meetings were closed by the singing of German songs. Among the fay- orites are: “Ach! du lieber Augustine” in which James Fitzharris can be heard singing in Polish; “Tech bin der Dokter Hisenbart,” which is a tale of a doctor who boasts that he can make the blind walk and the lame see and then tells how he gave one of his patients ten pounds of opium and that patient has not awakened yet; and Brahm’s “Cradle Song” which is famed through- out the world as one of the finest lullabies ever LIBRARY CLUB The library has been built up considerably this year and Miss White, the librarian, is especially interested in developing the new vertical file into a real source of information by the addition of pamphlet material, picture material, and clip- pings from newspapers dealing with subjects of which there is a shortage. The file is to be arranged according to subject matter instead of by classifications. The reference shelves have been enlarged by the addition of the World En- cyclopedia and Compton’s Pictured Encycloped- ia, which were added especially for the use of the Junior high students. The section on indust- rial arts has been greatly enlarged until it now contains several books which have been greatly needed. There have also been several additions in the speech, play, and short story sections. This year, the library club with Miss White as adviser, decided that there would not be any of- written and the odd thing about this it that Brahms was a bachelor. Several candy sales were sponsored to bring money into the club treasury. Several German students are writing letters to German boys and girls and telling about school life and life outside of school. The social highlite of the year was the banquet which was held in the cafeteria during the month of December. The main dish was Hungarian gou- lash, which turned out to be too sweet for many of the students present due to an error on the part of the cooks, who added too much sugar. As this book is being published, the club is considering the financial ability of this club to have a picnic this coming spring. Several times during the past year, the club planned ski hikes only to have “Old Man Weather” melt the snow and make it impossible to ski. As there have been no outside activities it is evident that the picnic will be held the last week of school before ex- aminations. ficers. As in years gone by, the duties of the members have been to return books to their cor- rect places on the shelves, to keep the shelves in numerical and alphabetical order, to keep track of the number of books taken out each day, and to try and maintain order in the library when the librarian was absent. The library club members take care of the library entirely of their own free will, they do not receive any pay except the feeling that they are being of service to their fellow students and that they are becoming more familiar with the workings of a library. The library club has not been very active socially this year but they are to have a picnic at Miss White’s cottage on Gull Lake, the last week of school. They sponsored several candy sales to bring money into the club treasury. As in years gone by, there were few boys in the library club. SENIOR G. A.A. First row: B. Krueger, G. Miller, A. Pearson, M. Nelson, M. Johnson, Y. Loney, B. Christenson, B. Stallman, B. Shew, F. Dykeman. Second row: M. Peterson, G. Nelson, V. Hohensee, M. Lee, A. Bolstad, A. Hagen, L. Newman, L. Anderson, D. Eckerson, E. Hoffman, E. Porwoll. Third row: J. Meyers, A. Maxfield, B. Bane, E. Peterson, B. Nolan, A. And- erson, B. Spencer, H. Fox, F. Cartwright, S. Nelson. JUNIOR G. A.A. First row: S. Peter, V. Fehrman, D. Johnson, M. Anderson, E. Fremmer, E. Kulla, S. Peabody, L. Lind, G. Samuelson, B. Hicks, I. Joki. Second row: G. Rowland, R. Falconer, V. Potter, D. Palmquist, A. Nylund, G. Dybvick, I. Smith, H. Schackel, G. Behrens, Z. Miller, J. Bedal, A, O'Neil. Third row: B. Houle, J. Clark, E. Kangus, H. Palmquist, L. Schackel, A. Bajula, M. McGinn, D. Torgerson, G. Potter, D. Stevens, N. Hagberg. Fourth row: L. Brandt, E. Jarvis, M. Behm, E. Stedfeld, B. Peterson, D. Glandon, M. Greenlaw, L. Gustafson, L. Gaustad, D. Olson, M. Houser, B. Potter, C. Brandt, B. Thompson. cm) —_S clean. ak. teed CoN eet oe ee — SENIOR G. A. A. The Girl’s Athletic Association is an organiza- tion which is sponsored by the physical education department for girls and grants membership to any senior high school girl who has earned at least one hundred points. These points are earn- ed through participation in some kind of sport or sports, not only school activities such as vol- ley-ball, basket-ball, kitten-ball, tumbling, folk- dancing or being squad leader, but also hiking, swimming, horse-back and bicycle riding and skating. Each spring the Sport Division has a recogni- tion day. Members who have earned thirteen hundred points get an eight inch B and members who have eight hundred points get the official G.A.A. emblem. To earn money for the awards, annual picture, and other expenses, the group had several noon candy sales and gave a Silver Tea in the Model Apartment on March twenty-fourth. Teachers. mothers, and friends were the guests. The tea was planned and served by the girls. The lunch consisted of open-faced sandwiches, cookies, tea cakes, and tea. The Juniors defeated the Seniors in the basket- ball tournament nine to six. Members of the JUNIOR G. A.A. Because sports and recreation are becoming more and more a part of everyone’s life, and volunteered leadership is necessary to help or- ganize any activity, the Girl’s Athletic Associa- tion was organized for the seventh, eighth, and ninth graders as well as for the Senior high. Here they are taught clean sportsmanship, loyalty to the group playing, and for the sake of playing the game. The girls become better acquainted with the sports that are offered by the physical education department. Any girl who is interest- ed may become a member but students who have a natural inclination toward physical activities prove to be the leaders. The members who are interested in at least one sport, usually continue this activity in the Senior G.A.A. Most of the girls earn their hundred points, necessary for Senior G.A.A. membership in the Junior depart- ment. This oganization provides a wide and varied program of activities as well as physical and mental fitness. Several parties and hikes were enjoyed by all. On September twenty-seventh, the members enjoyed a weiner roast on Ahrens Hill. The group left the school at four o’clock and hiked up to the tower, stopping on the way back for an outdoor supper. A dress-up party on November first and a pot luck supper completed the first semester activities. winning team were: Eleanor Porwoll, Bernice Krueger, Helen Fox, Elizabeth Hoffman, Fran- ces Cartwright, Billie Bane, Jeanette Meyers, and Shirley Nelson. The tumbling team of seventeen members had a very successful year in learning new pyramids, flips, dives and rolls. The officers and sport heads are elected for the whole year. Each sport has a sport head whose duty it is to call meetings, count the points, and arrange the tournaments and pro- grams. The G.A.A. was headed by Alyce Max- field, President; Eleanor Porwoll,Vice President; Mary Jane Nelson, Secretary; and Mary Lou Lee, Treasurer. The Girl’s Athletic Association was organized six years ago by Miss Margaret Jackson and was under her supervision until Christmas when she resigned. At a Farewell Pot-Luck Supper, she was given a set of sherbet glasses by the group. Miss Betty Walters is the physical education dir- ector for girls and supervisor of the G.A.A. The girls have successfully followed their motto, “A sport for every girl and a girl for every sport.” To pay for the annual picture and Junior G.A.A. awards a noon candy sale was held on March second. Awards were given on recognition day to all members who had earned 250 pcints. The point system used is similar to the one used by the Senior G.A.A. The year is divided into three terms, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Points are counted and recorded accordingly. Another activity the G.A.A. sponsored was the posture test. The clinic lasted for three days and the girl with the best posture was picked by Miss Walters, the new supervisor of the girl’s physical education department. Walking, standing and spine exercises were used to correct defects in posture. Officers are elected for the whole year. The group was led by Gladys Dybvick, President. Bonnie Houle was appointed temporary secret- ary by Miss Jackson and held that office until March 23, when Marjorie Greenlaw was elected secretary. Sport heads have the same duties as in the Senior G.A.A. The sport heads are: hiking, Gladys Rowland; skating, June Bedal: volley- ball, Bonnie Jean Houle; basket-ball, Nellie Hag- berg; tumbling, Ione Smith; and sliding, Ardelle Bajula. ™ j— First row: J. Murphy, J. Murphy, R. Turcotte. Second row: Mr. Oganovic, Mr. Davis. Third row: J. Turcotte, R. Hoffman, M. Reeves, R. Wilson, M. Tracy, B. Browning, J. Anderson, S. Dahl. Enright, J. Crust, R. Every Wednesday night, rain or shine, a group of fellows would meet at the “Y.” These fellows were the members of the Brainerd Hi-Y club. Early in the year the club elected officers. For their president they chose Bob Hoffman and he proved himself the man for the job when he led the club through many stormy sessions though- out the year. Sam Dahl was elected vice presi- dent, Mel Reeves secretary, and Myles Tracy, treasurer. The club had many good times throughout the year, consisting of swell supper meetings, sleigh rides, a hay ride, and trips to other cities for basketball games. One of the things all the people who attended these parties enjoyed was that the “Y” was opened to them and them alone after the party and did the fellows go for this, especially the free “Pool.” When basketball season started, the club or- ganized a team and challenged the clubs around here and the intramural all-star squad. The fel- lows proved themselves very good players, de- Alderman, E. Hegstad, C. Dahl, 71. feating the Franklin Jr. High team, Aitkin twice, Little Falls, and the All-Stars. The only defeat suffered by the team was the setback suffered in the very close return game with the All-Stars. All through these good times the club never forgot the four purposes of the club, namely: Clean Sports, Clean Speech, Clean Living, and Clean Scholarship. They also tried to live up to their motto “To create, maintain, and extend high standards of Christian character through- out the school and community.” The club secured their finances by selling ads for the basketball score cards and distributing them at every game. They also paid dues, and that is why you see every member with a Hi-Y pin. The growth of the club was somewhat slow but now they boast a good membership of prom- inent, outstanding, and hard working members. Ask any of the members what they think about their club and they will tell you that there isn’t a better one in school. ca ran] hie : Frit haus, ¢ fullba +34 the ba a team. . _. ing wa kite oe 2 1 § his ha a 4 saa Fe carryil | Third row; Dahlson, Figge, Bierhaus, Gates, Porwall, Zimmerman sometl (student manager), Nelson, MacDonald, Novotny, Englert. Second row: Engebretson (coach), Roth, Sullivan, McComas, Bierhaus, Hub- ¢ bard, Nelson, Crust, Boyd, Pearson, Taylor (coach). v First row: Alderman, Eide, Veilette, Fitzharris, Novotny, Little, Olson, ] Dykeman. ) | a UNDEFEATED ob TAYLOR, Coach | | SEASON’S RECORD J HS FAUNON GL PSS irre era's 0101s cls se tovatcvevrtteket oles Aitkin 0 | Brainerd 13 ............ St. Cloud Cathedral 0 —d : ISEBINGNG “Ohta atin... tease eee mae Cursed ce TE lal a aa ag war par St. Cloud Tech 0 . J 1 [ssqcbatc) co)! hie: A 7 Snel. Sia Staples 7 | IBRAINCLG 18, niga. twine le miieeretioe Alexandria 0 : ) Bralnerd b 26a ate eo ooo see Little Falls 0 BIERHAUS Fullback Fritz “Beery” Bier- haus, an All-Conference fullback, did much of the ball carrying of the team. Hs vicious tackl- ing was outstanding and his hard driving when carrying the ball was something to marvel at. PEARSON Tackle Vernon “Red” Pear- son, playing his first season of varsity foot- ball found the tackle position to his liking, when not bothered with boils, made his side of the line impregnable. McCOMAS Guard James “Whaler” Mc- Comas divided his time between guard and tac- kle positions. The husky senior used his weight to advantage to make life miserable for oppos- ing backs. PORWOLL Halfback Kenneth Porwoll was a distinct threat every time he took the ball. “Tuggel,” besides handl- ing his share of block- ing and ball carrying, did most of the kicking. 1937 WARRIORS FITZHARRIS Center men. Co-Captain Ernest Novotny spent most of his time in the opposing team’s back- field. “Egga” was a tough cus- tomer and enemy backs learned to steer clear of his end. He was an All-Conference end. Co-Captain James “Fitz” Fitz- harris, All-Conference center, was a demon on defense and a great offensive player. He was one of the few sixty minute “Egga” NOVOTNY End OLSON Halfback Chester Olson played understudy to the other halfs, and did a good job of it. Chet was the fastest on the squad, and once in the open field, it was impossible to stop him. FIGGE End Lawrence Figge play- ed his first year of var- sity football and lived up to all that was ex- pected of him. He was on the receiving end of many of the pass plays. GUSTAFSON Halfback Dennis “Foshay” Gust- afson played understudy to the rest of the back- field, and did a good job of it. Denny was usual- ly counted on for that extra bit of yardage. EIDE Guard LeRoy “Jughead” Eide advanced from the un- derstudy to sharing a regular guard position. He was noted for his hard tackling. SEASON’S 1937 Upon the completion of a very successful sea- son in ’36 the Warrior’s outlook for the follow- ing season was even better, but due to many bad breaks the feathered flock under Coaches Ralph Engbretson and Ben Taylor emerged with no defeats but two ties to mar their record. De- spite the “bad breaks” Brainerd finished in a tie for the conference title. Brainerd Warriors opened their ’37 season by bowling over a stubborn little Aitkin team 13-0. The first half was a see-saw affair, but when the curtain had rung down, Bierhaus, Little and Co. left little doubt as to who was the superior team. Brainerd, looking less ragged than the week before, came back t’ pound a plucky Cathedral team to the tune of 13-0. Lady Luck completely deserted the Warriors on their next two starts. Brainerd 0, Crosby Iron- ton 0. One week later St. Cloud journeyed to our fair city but the best they could get was a tie. WARRIORS SUMMARY Final score Brainerd 0, St. Cloud 0. A severe | case of fumblitus caused a severe change in the outcome. A fighting Warrior team, seeking to re-estab- lish itself, fought the highly regarded Staples Cardinals to a standstill. Bierhaus, brilliant triple-threat full, gave the Warriors an early lead which they never lost. Final score Brainerd 19, Staples 7. The mighty Warrior line turned in one of its best games of the season and completely bottled up the touted Alexandria running game. Porwoll, plucky Warrior back, finally hit his = stride and together with Bierhaus completely oulsen and outpassed the fighting Alexandria eleven. The final game of the season brought the scoring spree of the season. When the whistles and cheering had ceased, the score stood Brain- erd 26, Little Falls 0. —s } of ie hi | rs | ag gh x ik Second row: Aylward, Englert, Bierhaus, Howe, Fit zl.arris, Boyd, Bloomstrom. First row: Alderman, Porwoll, Novotny, Little, Bierhaus. J A ARNE oe Jer $ 7 ( ; SCO-CONFERENCE CHAMPS SEASON’S RECORD vere ( the ) tab- =! ples ( ) ant irly erd .. ( ) its led his J ely ria C7) the = les in- ls in ar aa Wadena 26 i) rr a nee Little Falls 18 oS | ce ea ae Aitkin 15 promerd 26 02 ...00).0%. Columbia Heights 24 oc | Sn ie iia ae Buhl 32 BRE oe gs nee hice sivcd. ce Alexandria 13 lL ns Wadena 27 ec at enn mee a C. I. 35 CS | rrr Staples 26 a: a ae a rir C.b232 ict, a. | St. Cloud 25 CS Alexandria 14 as ee as Moorhead 31 LS a ce Little Falls 21 rR” siireratiae Vee od, cnc Cle Aitkin 38 ae: | | ee eer enna! Staples 16 Deamerees . 0. Ae he St. Cloud 16 reer ees -. 0 ne, 8 Slt er Oy Bemidji 35 ENGBRETSON, Coach isl GENE BIERHAUS Gene Bierhaus played cool, steady basketball and shared the center position very little. He has another season and it should find him at his best. JIM FITZHARRIS Jim Fitzharris earned his second letter in bas- ketball by filling the guard position. His cool, stuady play gained him a position on the All- District team. FRITZ BIERHAUS Fritz Bierhaus was a clever man with the ball. His brilliant shoot- ing and uncanny pass- ing pulled many a game out of the fire. He will be hard to replace on next year’s five. FRANK LITTLE Frank Little was one of the Warriors’ most consistent scorers. His speed was one of the main factors in Brain- erd’s offensive machine and he will be missed next year. KEN PORWOLL Ken Porwol!l advanc- ed to a forward position where he played brill- iant ball throughout the remainder of the season. He is another of the graduatng quartet. JIM BOYD Jim Boyd proved to be one of the bulwarks of the Warriors’ defense at guard. The colorful redhead will be a valu- able returner and about whom a team can be built next year. CARL ENGLERT Carl Englert complet- ed his first season of varsity competition by turning in a smooth per- formance as understudy at guard. Carl should hit his peak next season as a regular. BOB ALDERMAN Bob Alderman picked the tough games to play his best ball. His left- handed shots showed up best against Crosby and Columbia Heights. An- other year will make a real ball player out of this forward. CLIFF AYLWARD Cliff Aylward advanc- ed from understudy to sharing a position on the A squad. Cliff was a fine shot and _ should prove a big asset to the 39 team. NORB NOVOTNY Norb Novotny com- pleted his first season of varsity competition by turning in a smooth performance as_ under- study at guard. Norb should hit his peak next season as a regular. aoAatethrw me oto aomrhd VARSITY SEASON SUMMARY At the beginning of the 1937-38 season, Brain- erd basketball followers did not see how the Warriors of Ralph Engebretson could develop into much of a tournament threat. Their predic- tions seemed justified after the first game at Wadena where the Bunyanites were set back by the more experienced Orangemen. Those who saw the game, however, saw a fighting team that gave no ground. By spurts and starts, the Warriors developed until, by the end of the sea- son, they had one of the smoothest passing at- tacks in this part of the state. At times they would be invincible but frequently they went wild on their long shots. This was not true for their gift shots though, as is witness the fact that in one game Brainerd was in the lead but the opponents had made five more field goals than the Warriors. The Bunyanites won and lost two non-district non-conference ‘games. They defeated Columbia Heights and Bemidji here, lost to Buhl here and on a week-end trip were defeated in a heart- breaker at Moorhead. In a decidedly tough district and conference B’’? SQUAD The ambitious ’37 and ’38 basketball squad, headed by a host of newcomers, started out the season in slow fashion but gained confidence as the season wore on. As a result the team fin ished with express train speed, winning thirteen games and losing only one during the season. The Junior Warriors made a creditable show- ing in the first games of the season; then skidded and were defeated by Pequot 39 to 31, to mar the season record. Led by such stars as Gus Novotny, Cliff Ayl- ward, Gilmore Laurence, Tommy Anderson, Stewart Kunde, Jerry Ernest, Jack Enright and a host of others, the “B” squad turned in many well played games. Listed among the victims were the strong Staples and Crosby and Ironton teams. Brainerd took their measure for two games apiece. Little schedule, the Warriors won eleven and lost four, two to C-I, for a percentage of .733. Both the dist- rict and conference turned out to be dogfights for first place with three teams very much in the running. (It is interestng to note that Staples beat C-I twice in the season and lost to them in the tournament; Brainerd beat Staples twice dur- ing the season and lost to,them in the tourna- ment; and C-I beat Brainerd twice during the season). Brainerd finished tied for first in the conference and third in the district. With this record behind them, the Warriors, even though they were in the “tough” bracket, were conceded an. even chance to win. They de- feated Wadena the first night, but played a de- cidedly ragged game against an inspired Staples to lose out in the second round of the tourna- ment. As we look back over the past season, we have this to say, “Someone has to lose and though we were the ones too often, we have the knowledge that it wasn’t because a member of our team quit before the game was over. Nothing else can be asked.” Falls also found the going tough and dropped a pair to the speedy Warrior crew. The boys not wishing to mar their good record, took Wadena, Aitkin, and Pine River two games apiece giving them a total of thirteen victories during the sea- son. Next year the squad is looking forward to continuing with the winning streak that this year’s squad established. By all means don’t ex- pect to see the same boys out there performing because they will undoubtedly be holding down a place on the varsity. The “B” squad serves as a testing ground for the would-be Warriors and the boys gain game experience and seasoning that prepares them for varsity positions. Some of the best games of the year are fought out on the practice floor with the “B’s” holding off the varsity in fine style. { First row: D. Karlson, C. Nelson, J. Fitzharris, G. Bierhaus, Coach Tayl Second row: C. Englert, F. Little, F. Bierhaus, K. Porwall, C. Olson. Third row: O. Stienfeldt, L. Figge. TRACK Track is a very important part of school ath- letics as it appeals to boys of different temper- aments, especially those who are not interested | in basketball or football. More boys can enter | into track than in a sport that limits the num- RELAY WINNERS ie of contestants, and speed counts as much as a eam work. ’ In the spring of 1987, the squad again took district honors. This made the sixth straight year that Brainerd has won this meet. Returning lettermen are: “Red” Nelson, who placed in the 100 and 220 dashes last year. Dave Karlson, who placed in half-mile. Laurence Figge, who placed well in the high jump. Fritz Bierhaus, who placed in the pole vault and discus. : Kenny Porwoll who placed in the 440. Eugene Hegsted, who placed in the 440. “Bud” Little, who placed in both the high and low hurdles. Jim Fitzharris, hurdles. Gene Bierhaus, hurdles. Oren Steinfeldt, who placed in the dashes. Among the newcomers who appeared to have something are: Winton Hubbard, Byron Du Bois, Pinky Boyd, Gilmore Laurence. We sincerely hope that this year’s track squad will have as good a season as the teams in the past have by bringing the District trophy back to Brainerd with them. May this be the last year that the squad will have to go without having a track on which to practice. First row: C. Olson, O. Steinfeldt. Second row: C. Nelson, B. Taylor, Coach Bierhaus. — PRE RD AEN SESE Sea Me Toa RRC Re SES eS Pipi ae ee rs SSG: = See Tae: ie ETE ET BLOWING OUR HORN C) ( ( CLASS PROPHECY The Senior looked upon the members of the graduating class musingly. Did these humorous, noisy students, reveling in the carefree pleasure of each others company, have the serious quali- ties that are essential to success? Eager and con- fident he knew them to be. What was in store for them? Gradually his perception of the things around him grew vague. Somehow, without knowing how it occurred, he had made the transition from the Present into the elusive, intangible Future. He found himself in the center of such activity as exists only in a large newspaper office. Hurry- ing feet, raised voices, shrill telephones and clat- tering typewriters contributed to the general confusion. Donald Whiting was typing a description of the morning’s traffic court proceedings. Vernon Bidwell, resplendent in a new uniform and mounted on a Super X Sande motorcycle, had flung himself into his duties with exemplary vigor the day before and written six tickets. Lois Carpenter had disregarded a semaphore; Mary Schwindemann overstayed her parking wel- come to finish her shopping; and Marcella Lyscio inadvertently accelerated her speed while the watchful eye of the law was upon her. These offenders were duly fined by traffic court judge Theodore Carlson, who then turned his attention to a plea or clemency from Maurice Cragun, Rob- ert Liners, and Jack Koering, Northwest Airline pilots. They were occupied with a matter of life and death, they declared, in trying to prevent Joe Pomplum from taking off on a stunt flight across the state. “Denied,” ruled the judge, and, “fifteen dollars, please.” Lorraine Elmore, dramatic critic, was writing reviews of the week’s theatrical attractions. “Un- scrambled Love Affairs,” the screen adaptation of Patricia Sewall’s best seller, a delightful new novel which includes everything from how to scramble eggs to how to hold a husband, is a forceful, dramatic, and moving production, Rob- ert Holden in the title role gives a convincing performance marred only by his disconcerting habit of turning his back to the camera when- ever he feels that the cameraman, Albert Grew- ell, is not giving him his full share of close-ups.” Another intent figure attracted the Senior’s attention. On Leona Rowland’s desk lay a photo- graph of Arlene Dybvick, Geneva Savageau, and Eileen Roscoe standing beside a transport plane. He peered over her shoulder to watch the keys form the caption: Pictured are three Northwest Airline stewardesses in the uniforms created by Agnes Bolstad, selected from sketches submitted by the most famous designers in the country for duty on trans-continental airships. Mardelle Hoston was preparing the society news between interruptions by telephone at fre- quent intervals. A photograph on her desk show- ed Juanita Jewell in costume for the party given by Nathalie Kampmann; another depicted Ruby Woods on the mount she would ride to the hunt Saturday morning. Here too was an article about Neoma Newman’s piano rerital. No amount of activity or disturbance could penetrate Robert Olson’s habitual calm, it appeared. In the midst of the office confusion he sat gravely dispatching a hamburger and dis- daining attention to the ad he was supposed to be preparing for Elaine Hanks’ and Lorraine Engel’s style shop. Fascinated by the lilting tune Kirk Wels was whistling, the Senior moved within range and began to read the half finished column on the desk. “Maurice Rundquist’s gay new melody, “Hi- Hat,” is sweeping the country. It was introduced by Albert Cossette’s all-star orchestra at the Ritzy-Swank Hotel, where Charles Dunnell is making a phenomenal success as an entertainer. Lauramae Patterson is doing well for herself too - she has just moved into a new studio more Beye aesaie for a rising young commercial art- ist.” By now the Senior had discovered, rather be- latedly, a door marked “Editor - Betty Nolan.” He entered to hear Gertrude Meyers reporting on her interview with Eunice De Rosier, who had just arrived on tour with a new play. “What did she have to say about the grad- uates?” interposed Marion Scott. “She says that Mildred Johnson has also gone on the stage, as a dancer. And Daisy Juntnene, it seems, has finished her medical course and be- come well known as a doctor. That makes our class quite a medical minded group, since Fred Mack and Robert Turcotte are surgeons and Ar- dyce Matheson, Alyce Maxfield, and Edna Peter- son are nurses.” “This article about the play is good,” said Bet- ty. “By the way, will you snap on that radio? The Chronicle news broadcast must be on now.” In a moment Tommy Murphy was heard des- cribing the spectacular achievements of Fritz Bierhaus in the Olympics, and the unparalleled success of the basketball team coached by James Fitzharris and Lawrence Figge. But the broad- cast was almost over, and suddenly Wesley Crav- en was heard announcing. “The program you have just heard comes to you through the courtesy of the Chronicle. We take you now to the Blue Room of the Hotel Ritzy-Swank for their noon broadcast of lunch- eon melodies.” Another voice at the loudspeaker - could it have been Robert Preston? - “Miss Rene Ander- son will now sing for you the popular new tune, “Hi-Hat” accompanied by Albert Cossette and his orchestra.” The melody flooded the editor’s office, drifted into the main office, and as it died away it seem- ed to the Senior that the Chronicle vanished with it. He looked again upon his classmates, musing- ly, yet now with approbation and pride. He knew now that they had the qualities that are essential to success, and he was proud to be a member af the class of 1938. Cy C2 a { =a ee ——— or Js Pr Qa) 1O y ' = = ie a a n | Y , “Us as US a eee i, CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1938, after three years of be- ing the “apple” of everyone’s eye; and, of course, not knowing why, do hereby make and declare this our last will and testament. To the faculty, we leave the Juniors, who will not surpass this superb class of 1938 in general excellence, but will try to make your next year one of joy and peace. To the class of ’39, we bequeath, most unsel- fishly, our art of retaining our Senior dignity, taking in consideration their natural light-mind- edness and irresponsibility. To the class of ’40, we leave all miscellaneous scraps of paper, pencil stubs, stray notes, and worn books that we left behind in our last mad rush from the building. Our individual bequests are thus: 1. “Pinky” Boyd is the heir to “Kenny” Por- woll’s parade of admiring females, yet unreward- ed by Kenny. Do them justice, Pinky! 2. Oren Steinfeldt wills his cosmopolitan atti- tude combined with 50-11 other things to Bob: Alderman. 3. Upon Bob Maghan, Ted Carlson bestows his technique of bluffing everyone but the girls, teachers, and fellow classmen. 4. “Middy” Johnson and “Tudie” Dybvick leave, not “their” interests, but hope for others in hooking some of these out-of-town boys. 5. Paul Davis refuses to leave anything to his “dear old Alma Mater,” least of all, Irene Imm. 6. Betty Ann Peterson is the recipient of Vir- ginia Gendron’s ability of managing to “know all, see all, and tell all.” 7. Albert Cossette wills his tenderest blessing on anyone who might attempt to follow in his “anfalterng” footsteps. 8. Our heart sinks at the thought of Francis Roscoe being left to the mercy of all the girls, when Isabel Edwards departs! 9. Bill Huseby, much to his regret, consents in bestowing his putrid puns and unfunny jokes on Clarence Sebesta. 10. Tommy Murphy and Chester Olson leave to Bob Alderman and Roger Holden some more of the good times had arguing with Mr. Burton. 1l. Jim Fitzharris leaves his infallible charm for the fairer sex to Gene Bierhaus. What a break, Gene! 12. Rene Anderson willis her rare but winning smile to Eleanor Porwoll. 13. To Dorothy Brown, Leola Patnaude wills her incessant ability in retaining high standards in scholarship and everything that counts. 14. Lawrence Figge leaves his surplus inches to Melvin Dybvick justin case “Melly” doesn’t grow any more by himself. 15. Robert “Hogy” Holden leaves Rosella Erickson, but he’ll keep an eye on her, boys, so beware - - 16. Fritz Bierhaus very emphatically refuses to leave his share of the Sophomore class to any- one. 17. Mary Hagberg is the recipient of the stand- ing reducing formula which Robert Olson hopes she can perfect. 18. Kirk Wels wills his prodigous vocabulary to Robert Russell, whom he hopes will use it advantageously. 19.. Eileen Rosko’s fussiness is left to Jane Frederick. 20. Agnes Bolstad leaves her yet unfound am- bition to whoever finds it. 21. Patricia Sewall takes all her dramatic abil- ity with her. 22. Neil Miller wills his “knowness youngness” to John Turcotte. 23. To Jean Schaffer, Betty Nolan wills her in- tense interest in journalism and all-around good spirit. 24. Ruth Brumberg leaves Betty Krause her one and a half inch soled shoes that aren t quite worn out from going to the basket with her gum. Wear them out, Betty. 25. Mardelle Hoston bequeaths her sympathy and best wishes to the composer of next year’s class will. Acknowledging and warranting the genuine- ness of said will, we are THE SENIORS. Mardelle Hoston, Witness of his The younger generation is going to the dogs. The boys saved the fish all winter but they made a good picture. Start of the famous “lunch” mara- thon. Nathaly ‘is either going or just got back. Maybe she visited on the other side of, the page. That guy whose shadow fills the picture is surely built for an end. Look at that height. The stuff is out. Sande gets his red cheeks from drinking - - tomato juice. ——— ‘ [Ti ISSA “Beyond the Alps lies Italy” and that is Don Whiting spoiling the view, “Bear” down Pete! If the bear doesn’t fall in that cavity he should get away. These shots of beauty spots in and around Brainerd were made by Wal- ter McQuillan. | Those dogs surely do get in the q pictures. Recognize all these people? Sun- i day afternoons are spent in many | ways, but you can bet we'll all be outside. AUT saad A Top group, first row: T. Nicol, E. Stevens, C. Dunnell. Second row: J. Peters B. Alexander, W. Spencer, F. Roscoe. Bottom group, first row: J. Peters, C. Olson, E. Hegsted. Second row: R. Hoffman, M. Reeves. STAGE CREW One of the most willing and least appreciated groups in the school is the stage crew. This group of boys under the direction of Mr. Chalberg has been on call all year for every production or program that has taken place in the school. Much valuable experience in set buildin g and painting has been gained by the boys and they have be- come very proficient in these branches of stage production work. One of the big jobs of the crew was the handling of the one act play festi- val. Sets and “props” for each cast had to be built and assembled. This the boys did in a fine manner. Lighting effects were arranged and managed by the crew which added materially to the plays. The annual fishing trip of the crew is a big time for all. Last year the boys went to White Fish lake to Dammann’s Resort where the wily “white tails” were caught by the gang and later fried by “Chef” Chalberg. So far each trip has been a success because the pike cooperated in a large way. TRAFFIC PATROL Every day at twelve and three seven- teen the members of the Safety Patrol are stationed at the two Oak street crossings to guide the students across the street. The boys are excused a few minutes before the bell rings so they are out there to prevent even the first “rusher outers”from dashing across the street. They are cooperating with the State Highway Patrol and have been very successful in preventing mishaps around the building. Two boys are sta- tioned at each corner. One uses the red flag to stop the cars and the other keeps the pedestrians back of the curb until the cars stop. Any driver who doesn’t stop is reported. No one is allowed to “jay walk.” Last fall some of the boys went to a Safety Patrol camp at Lum Park. Boys from all over the state met here and were taught safety rules and regula- tions. Traffic officers and patrol men had charge of the camp and saw to it that everyone had a swell time. q @ a wy w a oe ws Le we Lad sch bas ah: led the Lea Nat sote coa nin; the was the clea wer for an who ing | yeai ™ C | i = = 1) = has) = is INTRAMURAL The intramural season open- ed with a bang soon after the basketball season started with Mr. Taylor at the controls. He divided the boys into three leagues according to weight and age. The National League composed of the larger fellows was divided into eight fast teams as was the State League composed of the medium sized boys and the Animal League composed of the smaller boys. These teams in the different leagues met at various times during the week and as a result by the end of their respective schedules some “plenty swell” basketball was being played. In the National League, after a hard fight, the mighty Giants led by Roy Schellin, were in the victory role. In the State League, in contrast to the National League, the “Minne- sota” team led by Irvin Ritari coasted to an easy victory win- ning seven straight games. In the Animal League the fight was a little tougher and when the smoke from the battle had cleared away the “Tigers” led by flashy Jimmy Halvorson, were the victors. Every fellow who was out for intramural basketball had an excellent time and those who do not graduate are look- ing for another good time next year. NATIONAL LEAGUE Reeves, Sande, Luttman. Schellin, Olson, Olson. STATE LEAGUE Benson, Ritari, Gallant. Schellin, Kimball, LeNeau. ANIMAL LEAGUE Miller, McDonald. Erickson, Halvorson, Jokie. Standing: V. Palmquist, R. Holden, B. Krause. Seated: M. Rundquist, R. Olson, B. Nolan, E. Hanks, R. Turcotte. Garrett BAND COUNCIL The Band Council was organized to make a more effic- ient band. In reality it is a sample of student government. The members of the band elected five Seniors and three Juniors. In their hands the job of improving the band lies. The council elected Betty Nolan as president and Elaine Hanks as their able secretary. The council immediately began their task with vim and vigor. They made a constitution really laying the law down to their fellow members. The Constitution stated among other things that all members must be in their places tuning up their instruments at the time the bell rings. Also it made several rules in regards to the appear- ance and care of their uniforms. Although the students found these rules hard to follow, they soon realized they were for the good of the band, and it has been for the good because every place the band plays, compliments simply flow into the e ars of the director and the members. DRUM MAJOR GARRETT Brainerd possesses one of the classiest drum majors in the state. Bill Garrett, after much practice, has perfected the art of baton twirling and tossing until he is the envy of all small boys and the center of a cluster of admiring girls wherever the Brainerd band plays. Bill did his stuff at football and basketball games at home throughout the year. to � nNocetmh— a — in Pl sch dis Go 1 Hag S erse B nar OCTET The picture to your right includes members of two vocal, chamber music units. They are the Senior High Mixed Octette and the Girl's Sextette. These organizations func- tion for concerts in small auditori- ums or meeting places where the choir could not meet because of the space limitations, The members of the sextette and the octette have sung for innumer- able civic programs and have also sung for many school functions. Although careful, conscientious work is demanded of these people at all times, their most difficult work was for the Music Festival held at St. Cloud, April 23. Most of the “leads” for the light opera “Pina- fore” were chosen from this group of ten. Sample _ selections learned and sung at the Music Festival include: “Lift Thine Eyes”- from Mendel- ssohn’s “Elijah,” and “As Torrents in Summer” by Pinsuti. BRASS QUARTET This organization was started last fall and has been very active all year. It is composed of two trum- pets, a baritone, and a trombone. The quartet is voiced with the first trumpet as the soprano; the second trumpet as the alto; the trombone as the tenor; and the baritone as the bass. The org anization has played many times during the school year at Par- ent Teacher meetings, grade schools, the Garrison CCC Camp, the District Play Festival, band concerts and school programs. The group plays music by such distinguished musicians as Charles Gounod, Mozart, and Mendelssohn. Top, standing: W, Babcock, O. Foss, M. Hagberg, M. Kunde, E. Hegstad. Seated: H. Wilson, G. Swanson, PR. And- erson, G. Erickson, V. Palmquist. Bottom: Maurice Rundquist, Robert Ber- nard, Stewart Mac key, Melvin Dybvick. mis L. Patterson, D. Sande, L. Huseman, R. Russell, E. DeRosier. “THE BOY COMES HOME” The district one act play festival under the direction of Mr. Chalberg of the Brainerd facul- ty, was held at Brainerd this year. Mr. Merle Potter, critic of the Minneapolis Journal, was the judge and his criticisms and comments were very beneficial to the various casts and coaches. The Brainerd play, “The Boy Comes Home” was given with the following cast: OTN ise nave store ave a ete Donald Sande Uncle James Robert Russell Mrs. Higgins Luella, Huseman Mary, the maid . Laura Mae Patterson Aunt Emma Eunice De Rosier Mr. Chalberg Director Mr. Potter had the following to say of the Brainerd play: “One of the surest proofs of a play’s success-- perhaps the only one that matters in the long run---is the way which it is received by an audi- ence, and measuring “The Boy Comes Home” by such a standard, is was a decided success. The movement was brisk and smooth and the actors seemed to have a good conception of what was expected of them.” Plays were presented by New York Mills, Pine River, Staples, Crosby-Ironton, Little Falls, Ait- kin, and Brainerd. All presentations were well played and a very large audience at both after- noon and evening sessions greeted the presenta- tions. Much of the success of the festival can be at- tributed to the work of the Brainerd stage crew who aided in the staging of all the plays. The large crowds that attended this year’s festival show the growing interest in this event and the one act play festival has become one of the important yearly functions in the district. EELS IT OC OR ART ir ES ALE (aE ew | eT i! SE ee si ‘3 7 = Maeno L . is _ CS Autographs i j LUNDBORG'S JEWELRY CO. MILLS BROS. Headquarters for Hamilton, Bulova FORD and STUDEBAKER Elgin Watches OLDS o = y a, 7 To Our “Proud Graduates: We Wish You Success and Our Hearty Congratulations. B TaIner d B us Co. 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