Washington High School - President Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1954 volume:

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V Lf! qqkwk THE PLAg'Sh Q THE THlri1GiVf?ff 'K' QAcIivi!iesl Uk E lSeIf-explanatory, BEHIND THE SCENES I 1' ,li 5 Page Fo 1 ixull ' xg XPFJ my r- v ,, y Ui yr' N Y-J Dy. K x, ,N . X, VU . 1 A I lx W W I X 'QI lx fri ,DY mf' H 0' ill. . .XML Firmin Alexander, who for +hree years has coached presenl' seniors for fheir I954 sfarring roles in Washing+on's yearly drama. Under his efficienl' and +hough+- ful direclion +he class as sophomores organized, elecfed officers, s+aged a picnic, and presenfed fhe enlerlain- ing and profifable faculiy baslce+ball game. Wi+h lhese successes esralalish- ed, Mr. Alexander 'then assigned fhe class +he maior roles in fhe nexl' +wo years. The performances drew praise from all fhe crilics. Never ruffled, Mr. Alexander's calm direcfion will always be remem- bered by seniors who were some- fimes nervous aboui' +he job ahead. His dulies as direc+or con+inued un+il +he final momenr of fhe awards for parfs well played. as T,his,,Pemyormance Dedicated to . 'Q THEDIRECTCRS 1-J QI P 'N A MR. DOLEN . Assistant Principal As ihe assisianl' principal of our school, Mr. Ray Dolen finds his role a busy one. Taking over rho posifion in lhe 'fall of l952, he has become a vilal parl of our adminisira- lion. He is respecied by bolh siudenis and iaculiy, and his inieresf in school affairs is shown by his membership in many school commiifees. He is chairman of bofh ihe Teacher-Subsiiiule and Evalualion Sieering Commiflees, and is a member of +he Assembly Commi+iee. Communily-wise, he is direclor of adull educafion, Vilally inleresied in sporls, Mr. Dolen officiaies al many college afhleiic evenls and is a member of our Aihlelic Board. In olher communily aciivilies, Mr. Dolen holds member- on fha Adull' Educalion Planning Commifiee and 'lhe Educalion Proiecl Commillee. MR. MINICLIER Principal Mr. Gordon Miniclier, our principal, is successfully direcling The drama of high school life al Washinglon. He has been serving and guiding 'lhe sfudenfs here for seven years. He began his service af Washinglon as our guidance counselor in l946. In l95I he became our assisiani' principal and he has served as principal since I952. He has been a warm 'friend io sfudenls ai Washington and his 'friendly smile ofien rellecls his saiisfaclion when his cas+ oi siuden+s give a good performance. Mr. Miniclier is progressive in his educaiional ihinking and was recenlly recogniled as a leader in educaiion when he was asked fo head a seminar in guidance in a curriculum improvemenl' workshop al S+. Thomas College. clminisfralion Produces ,..f Mm- 3 M Q Lef+ fo righ+: Miss Consfance Howe, counselor, gives a Lef+ +o righh Irene Kruse is checlred on a iob by Mr. Felix cheerful word of advice fo Norman Moser, while Mr, J. H. Gryslsiewicz, Sfudenl Council Advisor, and Alhlelic Direcfor, Wichman goes over a s+udenf's accumulafive folder. iusl rwo of his many iobs af Washingfon. Drama for odern T'mes lj? lik f 'X I I f silly . Mi.. ' 71x.iL f Lef+ +0 righi: Miss Morissa Samelson and Mrs. Carol Leff fo righfz Mrs. Mildred Grealish in her firsf year as Lundgren, aftendance clerlr and regisirar respecfively, shciw ihe, school nurse has cheered many wifh her genuine warm+h and smiles I fhe days of s+uden+s and feachers Alilzeyl sympafhy for ihose who are ill and her genial buf firm return when call is made. ficl:e+ fo class for fhose who are noi. Pa qe Seven Mr. Leo Bradle, social s+udies and ma+l'1 feacher and l.C.C. Mrs. Jessie Clirislopl-lerson, homemalning feaclwer and Jr. advisor, discusses a problem willi Mr. A. M. Slcalbeclx, social Red Cross Advisor, gives sfudenls poinlers on operaiing one sfudies teacher. of +lie new ranges. D j!J'? ,-.1 .f ' .f.T- I -' Miss Ursula Sweeney, slaorfhand and On-+l'ie-Job Training MVS- Marv Hafner' 5PeeCl ' and LA fe6Cl10fi Rosemary feaclner, demonsfrales calculaior wifh Miss Margarel Wallblom, G-iiSl'JdUeI'. and Mr. A- S- GUlliClKSOn USS flle fape recorder fyping and clerical ieacher. for speech work. 'T lfifvw' . l Page LUHH Leff fo righfz Miss Isabel Nimis, LA and algebra feacher Leif fo righf: Mrs, Georgie Tinglum, English +eacher and and iunior class advisor: Miss Evelyn Page, English feacherg and Y-Teens advisor: and Mrs. Emily Stevens, LA and World His- Miss Cecilia McHugh, malhemafics feacher, examine a poly- iory feacher, meef in lhe library fo discuss maferial. hedron. St dents for Varied Roles S i i q A 1-x Leif lo rigl1+: Mr. Firmin Alexander, LA and English Leif +o righi: Miss Hildegarde Kremer, librarian, and Mr. feacher and senior class advisor, and Mr. Orlando and iournalism feacher, discuss annual promolion pla X A 1 ie? 3 Ni. As he . Andvilr, LA Davis Ellioff, LA, English, and hisfory feacher, look over one of ns. lhe new encyclopedias in lhe library, Page Nine Leff fo righf: Miss Mary O'Keefe, LA feacher and Hisforical Sociefy Advisor: Mr. Ralph Bacon, bookkeeping feacher and school bursarg Mrs. Winiired Hunfley, LA feacherp and Miss Teresa Jungbauer, homemaking feach- er and Red Cross Club Advisor, gef fogefher for a chaf over coffee in fhe feachers' lunch- room. vf i x i H ' P 'N V W ,QSM iv 6 y lvgf, .f if fa ,if l ly, M L , 1 M 5? 1 Leff fo righf: Miss Defffe Knowlfon, vocal music insfrucfor and Direcfor of Assemblies and fhe Graduafion Commiffee, could well be furn- ing fo fl-ie audience following a successful con- cerf in fhis picfure wifh Mr. Herberf Diff- brenner, band and insfrumenfal music insfruc- for, whose group sparks assemblies and afhlefic evenfs. Page inn U l Leffl fo righf: Mr. Roberf Ryan, chemisfry and science feacher and B-squad foofball and baskefball coach: Mr. James Sargenf, physics and science feacher and Audio-Visual Direcforg and Mr. Byron Gibbs look over a delicafe balance used in physics experimenfs. Above, leff fo righf: Mr. Clifford lngwell, mechanical drawing insfrucforq Mr. Joseph Gagnon, woodshop insfrucfor and locker man- ager: and Mr. Allen Cufhberf, mefal shop in- sfrucfor and sfage crew advisor, falk over a shop problem. Leff, leff fo righf: Mr. Harry Nelson, physical educafion feacherg and Miss Bessie Mulholland, arf insfrucfor, in a relaxed momenf. G .4-. Qu... R- Two hundred and fhirfy-one freshmen spenf fheir firsf year af Washingfon learn- ing fo lmow fheir fellow players and discovering fhe roles fhey lafer wanf fo fill in ' fhe drama of Washingfon High School. Mr. J. Wichman and Miss C. Howe, counsel- ors, helped in finding proper parfs for fhem fo play fhrough fhe Ofis Tesf of Menfal Abilify and fhe lowa Tesf of Educafional Developmenf. Coming from more fhan fwelve differenf feeder schools, fhe freshmen soon A developed info a spirifed and friendly group very much a parf of fheir new environ- I menf. Rofafmg classes, Increased social life, clubs, and afhlefic evenfs fhey adapfed 6 fhemselves fo in shorf order, and before fhe year was over fhe upperclassmen could see fufure leaders and sfars emerging, giving promise of successful class years ahead. The freshmen proved fhemselves ready for bigger roles. Freshmen Prove Eager ' Understudiesu l ROW I: J. Rasmussen, G, Niclos, N. Chamberlin, R. Sfeele, P. Miggler, C. Ross, J. Sfeele. ROW 2: S. Mendei, N. Fleischalrer, R. Sfranfl, N, Grossman, J. Schofl, C. Seifred, L. Davenporf, N. Traci. ROW 3: M. Fuenffinger, R. Coufure, J. Gill, G. Breffner, J. Webber, H. Marrow, R. Worlielrey. ROW 4: G. Horwafh, G. Berfhiaume, D. Claugherfy, M. Sfrecier, L. Whifledge, R, Smifh, R. Schoenfhaler. ROW I: R. Davis, B. Rasmussen, J. While, E. Grossbaclr, B. Lee, D. Ehlerl, C. Graham. ROW 2: D. Edgeff, D. Capisfranf, L. Bailey, T. Daulfon, D. Fudenberg, J. Sonia, G, Younghans. ROW 3: R, Walcheslni, J. Brandi, S. Ellison, J. Lupinek, P. Grady, C. Zak. ROW 4: J. Morrow, C. Carlson, R. Olson, B. Lefourneau, J. Kramer, E, Van Cleve, J. Jones, A. Gusfafson. nl Page Twelve ROW l: M. Finch, M. Fagen, P. Bohdan, E. Goschy, J. Launderville, S. Lelourneau. ROW 2: G. Payne, G. Bond, D. Magislad, D. Thomas, D. Hayden, D. Klein, L. Van Orss. ROW 3: D, Lunzer, K. Schanno, G. Tollas, R. Kogler, M. Sweazey, R. Hesse. ROW 4: J. Syverlsen, E. Haas, J. Lynch, R. Faulhaber, J. Welsh, S, Grenges, D, Friedl. Class of '57 Will Make Good ROW l: R. Jones, C. Cammisuli, M. Friske, C. Bellra, D. Haider, B. Soler. ROW Z: C. Slrunfz, P. Bennell, S. Hruby, D. Koran, A. Miller, J. Burns. ROW 3: G. Bundy, V, Wohlwend, S. Carlson, B. Jerabelr, R. Wells, M. Krueger, C. Hoover. ROW 4: S. Ferris, J. Thieman, S. Anderson, R. Card, W. Reinharcll, D. Drobinslri, T, Sager. ROW I: A. Schullz, T. Gorman, J. Burlref, M. Davenporl, M. Bailey, E. Chrislensen, P. DeWiH, R. Ellesvold, S. Schneider, J. Curlis. ROW 2: D. Weisz, J. Miller, N. Dixon, P. Draclrerf, J, Borgerding, ROW 3: J. Hamerlind, N. Wayne, B. Egger, M. Segelslrom, R. Sfuber, J. McCauley, R. Thunhorsl, G. Haas. ROW 4: L. Schoenlhaler, T. Larson, D. Rediske, W. Brandi, J. Franz, N. Wille, J. Johnson. Page Thir teen Y l P X4 -J N ,l X is :XJ xl .XX sl J UV 4. Jr? QJ, 1 X l: S. Dahline, P. Jarosch, W. Lamberl, B. Andrews, J. Longlin, A. Carlson, V, Douville, M, Maloney. ROW 2: Guslalson, L. Schally, A. Soler, J. Boldf, L. Klegin, J. Marchio, H. Jackson. ROW 3: A. Klegin, J. Kelchell, C. Kaiser, B. Thompson, R, Spiegelberg, L, Anderson, V. Pearl. ROW 4: R. Ronquisl, J. Thomas, M. Brandi, P. Schnichels, F. ,D. R. Rygwalsli, J. Hofer, B. Mason. Ready for Larger Roles -g. Ji N i .3 N J 'J N9 Xl Q ly Q xl X ,. Fw U - ix 'Pl- dl ROW I: R. Ehrnrei+er, P. Nierad, R. Lang, H. Gaisbauer, R. Wemyas, G. Kramer, M, Dahl. ROW 2: R. Gadbois, J. Johnson, D Q A. Elle, C. Gaisbauer, V. Einfeldf, Jean Pulvermacher, R. Prudhomme, B. Heil. ROW 3: W. Pearson, G. Pelerson, E. Brand, fx l. W. Ricci, T. Prusse, W. Masfel, R. Anderson, G. McMann. ROW 4: D. Cincofia, J. Haynes, F. Whi+e, P. Comirn, P. Bulrowslri, Y K. Jaclxy, R. Clems, R. Foss. V Q ROW I: B. Dolen, M. Handl, M. Rauen, J. Roineslad, S. Gusf, N. Biziali, J. Adams, T. O'Malley, D. Moran: R. Olconeslzi. Q Q ROW 2: C. Budzynslci, E, llen, L. Lenlsel, K. Richards, M. Heinl, G. Alberl, W. Maloney, G. Ficocello. ROW 3: J. Wilsev, P. its 3 Allison, H. Florman, N. Jannlxe, J. Lange, M. Reilly, J. lngeman, B. Phillippi, D. Wemyas. X . ,l 'xg MXL.. ll l ki Xl 39 JI If .Q .4 5 i NJ X. Ponce Fourlcen Qbcre ary, Joan Hathaway, treasurer: Jim Rantz, vice-president: and Wayne p I P O Q95 Oi omores Step lnto Spotlight JB lxp ' , ln December ot l953 the sophomore class stepped on to the stage tor its first real part in Washington's drama when members organized and elected officers under the direction ot Mr. Allison Gulliclcson, inspiring ad- visor. ' Wayne Kindall was chosen president, Jim Rantz, vice-president, Doris Guindon, secretary, and Joan Hathaway, treasurer. Candidates were chosen , ,E by a nominating committee. 5 g The sophomores staged the traditional faculty-student basketball game, 1 1 a a a a - organized a picnic In the sprung of the year, and generally showed them- it M... A selves capable of tilling larger roles in the tuture. -ROW I: L. Fitzgerald, K. Fitzgerald, D. Nelson, K. Flipp, C. Platzer, C. Chevrette. ROW 2: P. Cimbura, M. Fontaine, J. Wiplinger. C. Beliveau, 5. Wilbur, C. DeFeo, J. Holtz. ROW 3: M. Lavander, P. Lundblad. J. Brelrlre, C. Andert, R, Stella, P, Feldhahn, C. Murray, E. Rauchwater. ROW 4: P. Taconita, J. Paron, D. Bierbaum, D. Burlret, M. Fuller, L. Carlson, T. Roy, R. Samuelson. 1 Page Fifteen , yu-sv A , ROW l: K. Clark, M. Bussa, S. Spiegellaurg, P. Durham, B. Howard, D. Gunnien, D. Sleichen, ROW 2: M. Cuddihy, M, Miggler, D. Schmidf, L. Nawahine, J. Muellner, L. Cirard, M. Elle. ROW 3: A. Worden, E. Hendricks, D. Ulring, G. Tonia, P. Sullivan, H. Hammer, ROW 4: M. Leilner, D. Zarmbinski, L. Lenlsch, W. Kindall, K. Piper, J. Nelson, M. Long. Sophomores Ready for Larger Roles J 1 ROW l: L. Runk, J. Maslel, L. Anderson, J. Payne, J. Gaskins, P. Dahl, B. Dolen. ROW 2: R. Edgelfl, G. Caller, G.Jenson, B. Holek, R, Magnuson, D. Kilen, C. Lunger. ROW 3: K. Gilberlson, N. Holzel, G. Krols, B. Hansen, T. Berlh, B. Samuelson, P. Havelesh, G. Schuh. ROW 4: N, Dalelol, C. Worshak, B. Magle, B. Noe, A. Chinnock, B. Weisz, D. Dahl. ROW l: J. Halhaway, C. Schwarl-z, J. Sliedl, M. Dolhen, V. Goben. ROW 2: J. Kirch, C. Schibonski, A. Willman, M. Bjorklund, D. Moser, C. Solar, J. Beecrofl, M. Rasmussen. ROW 3: B. Pharmer, G. Fisher. C. Becker, D. Murphy, C. Miller, E. Karcher, C. Baker. ROW 4: N, McFadden, J. Teich, P. Glass, G. Serack, J. Grewe, G. Modin, P. Reilley. Paqf: Sixlcen 'al' 'ill 1 Mil ROW I: C. EIIswor+I1, S. La Valle, D. Jarosch, C. Ehrneiier, R. Kuniz, R. Olsen. ROW 2: L. Thorne, M. Olsen, S. Spiegelberg. P. Dahl. S. Arends, E. Freidrichs, J. Claugherfy, J. Gibbons. ROW 3: D. Kirchgarffer, C. Kusferman, M. Johanson, M. Muellner, J. Severin, D. Gusi, E. Schnickels, J. Websfer. ROW 4: J. Hipkins, G. Schneuer, J. Murphy, J. Prudhomme, R. Ranfz, P. Barron, D. SmiI'I1. ROW I: J. Heys, M. Tofh, G. Leffo, L. Sfipe, D. Guindon. ROW 2: D. Schmidt M. Unger, T. Hirsch, J. Wedin, R. Marschak, D. Krinke, C. Schaffhausen. ROW 3: G. Gahler, J. TI'1III. J. Logas, M. Anderson, K. Krinke, A. Heuhnaker. ROW 4: B. Samuel- son, J. Erickson, D. Sweazy, M. Koch, R. Hawkins, B. Hable. Sophomores Welcome Fooflighfs ROW I: D. Frauenshuh, F. Miller, M. WacIeII, C. Evans, A. Spannbauer, C. Conway. T. Kane. ROW 2: C. Pafron, M. Fink, K. Sebesia, B. Blatzhiem, J. KeIIy, R. Capisfranh R. Tauer. ROW 3: B. Johanson, R. MuIIner, J. Miller, M. TI1uI, R. Fagen, B. Walsh, H. Arnold, D. Larson. ROW 4: D. Knuison, R. Kosky, D. SkaIbeck, R. Morehouse, H. Whife, M. Zangs, R. Kus+erman. 'NJ Q Page Seventeen 'VN WY use FN de LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Isabell Nimis, junior advisor: Marian Schwagel, secrefaryg Roberi' Mifchell presidenf: Janice Lewis, vice presidenh and Bob Boelfl, freasurer. The class of l955 began preparing for i+s sfarring roles by choosing class rings, symbols of dramafic readiness. The members of +he commi++ee choosing fhe rings were Josie Sfinson, Yvonne Girard, Janice Syverlson, and Sandy Lulher. Class members ordered iheir rings on November 3. Direcfing junior ac+ivi+ies were +he following elec'I'ed officers: Roberf Mifchell, president Janice Lewis, vice presidenh Marian Schwagel, secre'I'aryg and Bob Boel+l, lreasurer. Ocfober, November, and December were busy monfhs for 'lhe juniors and fheir advisor, Miss Isabell Nimis, wifh impressive profifs resulfing from 'lhe sale of Chris'I'mas cards. ln charge of home- rooms during +he sale were Georgianna Bach, ClaudeHe WiHman, Charlene Laughlon, Joe Sager, Diane Ronquisl, Sandra Peferson, AnneHe Johnson, and Mary Longlin. Top salesmen and prize- winners were Janice Wells, and Richard Haslach. On April I3, 'l'he juniors sponsored a dance lo prepare lhemselves for lhe dramalic momenf of 'lheir year, 'rhe Junior Prom, beaufifully sfaged on May I4, in fhe Arizona Room of 'lhe Prom Ballroom. Major Roles Given to Juniors ROW I: M. Zscholrke, E. Bailey, S. Monlez, D. Egger, L. Huber, G. Bach. ROW 2: D. Bunde, J. Unger, C. Woebkenberg, Y. Girard. K. Brachi, C. Rediski, J. Jensen. ROW 3: B. Leffo, E. Madigan, G. Braun, C. Whiffman, K. Rauen, D. Frendf, B. Schullz. ROW 4: L. Mauder, D, Wood, G. Boyd, J. Walcheski, D. Painode, L. Wolfej P. Walsh. 1 Page Eighteen ROW l: M. Longlin, B. Driscoll, R. Dorraln, P. LaBarre, C. Tschida, D. Frisk, M. Holec, L. Weber. ROW 2: C, Morrow, P. Simonds, C. Kelrchel, G. Dolezal, -V. Pfoser, K. Troy, M. Daullon, J. Dabe. ROW 3: L. Libharcll, O. Theuer, M. Sleels, F. Goschy, D. Brush, R. Sfranlz, D. Le Tourneau. ROW 4: T. Kren, P. Kelly, B. Schmifz, R. Caven, B. Milchell, M. Harrell, R. Regenold. Stage Proclucfions Successfully 11-a. H ROW I: D. Ronquisl, J. Kryer, C. Bergman, J. Wagner, J. Schliesing, L. Kiesling, M. Maloney, R. Wrighl. ROW 2: A. Johnson, S. Berend, F. Krall, A. Weber, L. Alberlson, J. Baron, J. Wells. ROW 3: M. Biggs, T. Peck, B. Boefl, K. Nelson, M. Franx, G. Harringlon, M. Schuna, D. Olson. ROW 4: R. Haider, T. Chamberlin, B. Kliewer, G. Fosler, D. Pelerson, T. Brill, R. Pieirus. ROW I: J. Bell, J. Slinson, M. McAleese, M. Charles, K. Whelan, J. Sfrunlz, V. Davis. ROW 2: R. Larrive, D. Gerefschlaeger, M. Fisher, R. Troiber, O. Sonia, M. Helifern, B. Bourgoin, D. Magnuson. ROW 3: D. Monclry, L. Noren. B. Lupelow, D. Poor, S. Laughlon, M. Olsen, F. Blalzheim. ROW 4: C. Jenrich, J. Lunch, P. Bufenhoff, H. Brandslrom, G. Dexfer, D. Anderl, G. Finch. Page Nineteen .4-ay, ROW I: R. Carlson, G. Husman, D. Scharrlle, R. Solar, R. Masleriohn, D. Lambert ROW 2: E. Ehrnreifer, P. Langenberger, B Millar, M. McMahon, R. Bailey, J. Sfrunh, G. Williams. ROW 3: L. Larlzin, H. Handf, P. Dunn, L. Rein, C. Kozlowsii M. Fiizgerald, J. Beu+elspacI1er. M. Nimis. ROW 4: R. Jolmslon, G. Bunde, M. S+eeIe, R. Tschida, P. Bliss, J. Sager, D Morgan. ROW I: R. Sferger, D. Hassel, T. Albreclud, C. Fliesclwaller, M. Schawgal, M. Miller, M. Sclwmidf, D. Klein. ROW 2: D. Zappa, E. Backus, I. Kruse, J. Lewis, A. Villano, J. Miller, J. Kinch. ROW 3: S. Sclimiff, B. Peierson, D. Larson. A. Kircl'1gaHer, R. Briggs, S. Luiher, D. Gubasia, B. Siege. ROW 4: L, Klein, S. Fudenberg, J. Gruber, M. Moyian, L. Musolf, R. Effesvold, M. Balhke. -my Ih'f I ... ext Year's Stars Show Promise ROW I: F. Hale, S. Peferson. S. LaRue, G. Mayne, K. Heinl, R. Killen, R. Haslaclw. ROW 2: D. Rubbelke, M. Tranflwam J. Holm, D. Grabner, D. Bump, L. Pfalfz, W. Empfing. ROW 3: D. Hudella, P. Kane, B. Hoehn, J. Burg, G. Mi+cI1eII, J. Syverf- son, R. Whiie. ROW 4: M. Haas, T. Frauenshuh, B. Rauen, P. Szalapslri, B. Wallace, R. Finney, J. Farrinaci. Page Twenty vi gl f:.f....,- E! X have fheir exifs, and fheir enfrances: And one man in his fime plays many parfs.' Senior Stars As we seniors leave our Alma Mafer we look back upon fhe pasf four years wifh fond memories! Along wifh gaining an educafion, we have had many new ex- periences and have m a d e many new friends. The class of '54 began ifs drama in fhe fall of I95I. Under fhe direcfion of our class a d vis o r , Mr. Firmin Alexander, we elecfed our sophomore officers. They were Scoff Koch, presidenfg Janice GodfreYu vice Presi' presidenfg Scoff Koch, freasurer: and Rosemary Gaisbauer, secrefary. denfg Marianne Younghans, secrefaryg and Mike Muellner, freasurer. Our firsf proiecf was a baskefball game befween fhe sfudenfs and faculfy. Anofher projecf was a movie. Parf of fhe proceeds from fhese evenfs were used for a picnic af Phalen Park, which ended our memorable sophomore year's calendar of evenfs. ln our junior year we were exfremely acfive. We began fhis fhird acf of our play by selecfing our class rings and elecfing fhe following officers: Ronald McCollar, presidenf: Sfeve Lapadaf, vice presi- denfg Janice Godfrey, secrefary: and Marilyn Ziniel, freasurer. To raise producfion money for fhe class we sold Chrisfmas cards and sfaged fhe Junior Review, direcfed by Marlene Noe. A climacfic momenf in our fhird acf was fhe I953 Junior Prom held on May I9, in fhe Arizona Room of ,fhe Prom Ballroom. The success of our Prom was evidence fhaf fhe class of '54 was full of spirif and inifiafive. The grand march was led by Ronald McCollar and his guesf, Audrey Anderson. Our final acf as Washingfon Prexies holds many unforgeffable memories. Wifh Chrisf Thompson, presidenfg lrene Hannon, vice presidenf: Rosemary Gaisbauer, secrefaryg and Scoff Koch, freasurer, leading our class, we made plans for a gala Homecoming celebrafion. Following fhe assembly and parade on Ocfober 9, and fhe foofball game and dance in fhe evening, reig ned over by Queen Marianne Younghans and King Milce Muellner, crifics praised fhe smoofhly-run fe s f i v i f i e s. Then came Snow Day, wifh fhe King and Queen of fhe g Sf. Paul W i n f e r Carnival iii., ioining our regal assembly fo crown our royalfy, Queen Wanda Van Kampen and King Alfred Madigan. Ofher unforgeHable evenfs w e r e fhe dramafic senior class play, Home Sweef Homi- cide held April 9, and fhe evenfful fhree-day Chicago frip. Evenfs as fhe curfain descended in June were fhe Senior Dress-up Day, Senior Assembly, and Senior Pic- nic. Alfhough fhe drama af E Washingfon has ended for us, fhe memory will linger on. All fha world's a sfage, And all fha men and women merely players: They Page Twenty one W CLASS OFFICERS: Leff fo Righf: lrene Hannon, vice presidenf: Chrisf Thompson HI X f If-. ge I -5 Ir? W W M we Q f A all J fq,,,,,, . of Page Twenty-two Q3 ALBERT, RICHARD A Choir, Baslzefball, Foolball, Roller Slraling Club, School Service, Vice- Presideni' W Club. ALCOTT, HELEN Camera Club, G.A.A., Hisforical Sociefy, I.C.C. ANDERSON, AUDREY A Choir, Cheerleader, Chorus, G.A.A., Operelia 53, Opereffa 54, Pep Club, School Service ANDERSON, MARY ANDERSON, PATRICIA A Choir, Commercial Club, G.A.A., Girls Glee Club, Hisforical Sociely, Operefia 53, Surveyor Slalil. ARNOLD, JOHN A.V.O., Camera Club. ARNIZEN. PATRICK BAILEY, ANTOINETTE G.A.A.. l.C.C. BAILEY. DONALD Baskelball, Fooiball, Golf. BARTZ, RICHARD Sfuclenf Council. BASCO, CAROL G.A.A., I.C.C., Roller Shafing Club. BELKA. HAROLD Siege Crew. BERGER, CAROL A Choir, Commercial Club, Girls Glee Club, I.C.C., Operefia 53, SI'uC.Ien'l Council. Surveyor Sheff. BERTHIAUME. GERALDINE A Choir, Band, Bowling, G.A.A., Roller Skafing Club. BIAS, OLYM PIA BIEHLER, JOAN Girls Glee Club, I.C.C. BIRD, ERLENE Pep Club. BLAIR, RICHARD B Choir, Boys Chorus, School Service. uns' QD 'VZ' X 1 Qi K . K A 1 N -Q, we iii' h e E .93 bk Fi. 'X i,ii E ,S E 1, Q fri r Q . A . 3 iff . A r 'N is s K P5 BOCK, MARLYN G.A.A., Pep Club, Roller Shaiing Club. BURNS, MARY ANN Commercial Club, G.A.A., I.C.C., Siudeni' Council. , CASSERLY, WILLIAM B Chorus. CAVEN, GERALD Infrumural Baseball. CHANDLER, HARVEY Gymnaslics. CHINNOCK, PATRICIA A Choir. Bowling, G.A.A., Girls Glee Club, Hisforical Sociefy, I.C.C., Junior Revue, Pep Club, Operefla 53, OpereHa 54. il ' . ' 5 CLOUTIER, WALTER A.V.O. DAHL, SHIRLEY Annual Slaff, Camera Club, Girls Glee Club, Hisforical S o c i e I y, Homecoming Q u e e n Candidaie, Spanish Club. E ' ,. :jf Q iw r E 7 DAHLINE, PATRICIA A Choir, G.A.A., Hisiorical So- - , , cieiy, Operefla, Pep C I u b , I if Ni A Sfucleni' Council. P I' . H I i ' 'A ii' I ' DARWIN. RONALD r:: E, Baseball, Hoclrey, School Service. fx DERDA, JEROME f ZI.. ET' 5 A Choir, Camera Club, l.C.C., Recl V Cross. DE WITT, PHYLLIS DOLEZAL, THEODORE A.V.O., Gymnasiics. DOREE, GERALD Roller Slafing Club, School Service. Dixon. JOEL Camera Club. I Q N5 'pm' f-f fl? cr . A ,,,,, ir R , I omvER, JAMES - , B Basheiball, B Foolball. I Y EITEL, WESLEY E EMERICH.ROBERT Q -' I, Bowling. in f' , A A Page Twe my-three 'J 6 QQ Page Twemy-four if FAGEN. SHIRLEY Band, Bowling, Camera Club, G.A.A. Hislorical Sociely. FLACKEY, MARCILLENE Annual Slafl, Camera Club, G.A.A. Journalism Slalil, School Service. FLORMAN, CARL Sluclenl Council. Spanish Club. FUNARI, CATHERINE Chorus, Pep Club, Speech, School Ser- vice, Roller Slzaling Club. FU RCH, GARY Slage Crew. GAISBAUER, RICHARD B Foolball, Cross Counlry School Service, Traclr. GAISBAUER, ROSEMARY G.A.A. Presidenl, Homecoming Queen Candiclale, Pep Club, Senior Class Vice- Presidenl, W. Club. GILLMASTER, DONALD Roller Slraling. GODFREY, JANICE A Choir, Bowling, Flaglwirler, G.A.A., Girls Slale, Hisforical Sociely, Homecoming Queen Candidafe, Jr. Class Secrelary, Operelfa 52-53-54, Sophomore Class Vice-Presidenl, Sfudenf C o u n c il Vice-Presidenf, W. Club. GORGOS. JOHN GRADY, ROBERT Roller Skaling. GROEBNER, GERALD GROGAN, BEVERLY Annual Slalf, Homecoming Queen Can- didale, Journalism Slalil, Spanish Club, Sludenl Council. GRUBER, TONY Baseball, Foolball, Hoclcey, Opere+- la 53. Operelfa 54, W Club. GUBASTA, JOHN Baseball, Traclr. HABLE. MARYANN Annual Sfaff, Pep Club, School Service Spanish Club, Sludenl Council. HALLAMEK, FRED HAMMER, MARLENE our ,A RF .X , 5 X Q XX Q X S N S X X exe be Sis S . ,s :N-5 . .ex .N 1' 1: in is 1 N, e N 'S x f A N.' N ' . ss, . We .r ss- 'E' T Q ff' Z ww HANNON, IRENE Bowling, Cheerleader, G.A.A., Hislorical Sociefy, Senior Class Secrelary, Sluclenl Council. HASKELL, MARLENE Chorus, Commercial Club, G.A.A., Hisiorical Sociely, Sluclem' Council. HASLACH, BETTY G.A.A.. School Service. HEDERVARE, DONALD Foolball, Hockey, lnlramural Baseball, lnlramural Baslrelball, School Service, W. Club. HERRMANN, RONALD HESSE, BEVERLY A Choir, Fulure Teachers, Pep Club. HOGAN, MAUREEN Commercial Club, G.A.A., Hislorical So- ciely, Pep Club. HOLGATE. RONALD B o o ls l o r e Allenclanl, lnlramural Baseball, Hockey, Roller Slraiing Club. HOLM, RICHARD A Choir, Bowling, Cross Coun- fry, Golf, lnframural Baslrefball, Spanish Club. HOLTZNAGEL, JOANNE Chorus, Commercial Club, Hislorical So- cieiy, l.C.C., Pep Club. HORVATH, ROBERT JAGOE, LARRY A Choir. Baseball, Foofball, Operella. Sludenl C o u n c i l Presiclenf, Execulive Board, W. Club. JORDAN. JANET Band, Camera Club, G.A.A., Hislorical Sociely, I.C.C., JOYCE, ROGER Foolball. KAISER, JOYCE Annual Slaff, Bowling, Camera Club, Commercial Club. l.C.C., Pep Club, Roller Slraling, School Service. KERAN, RICHARD Hockey, lnframural Hockey, School Service. KOELNDORFER, BERNARD B.Foo'lball. KOSANKE, NELDA A Choir, Operella 53, Operel- fa 54, Surveyor Sfaff. 6 V - -ebs .. me me yr 5 . - H ,f wx H 1 . in I' k Qu :- iv 2 y if k.,.IV7 i., ' Qui I+- Q 15' a nw It fx l 5 .ff 5 , 1.1 Page Twenty-five ff 7 Q. .. fy W' , Q no all xy.. as 1 V 1 in , P. , ' xj My -' a My , , , 7 DJ L X X if 05 xg, . . f . .. .3 . , a w W 17 ' M84 . .- . .' , - . 44 'try xx' 'Ces- ' ' yy f f ,,,- if fi T W L Page Twenty-six 49' hw Ney I. KOSKY, EDWARD Boys Chorus, Roller Sharing Club Treasurer. KREITZ, CAROL Band, Bowling, Chorus, G.A.A., Maiorelle, Pep Club, Roller Sltaiing Club Presidenf, Sfudeni' Council, W Club. KRENGEL, MARLENE Annual Slafl, G.A.A., I.C.C., Spanish Club, Surveyor Siaff. KUSCHKE, JOHN H. Band, Cross Counfry, Junior Revue, Op- ere'Ha, Pep Club, School Service. LA CLAIR, CAROL ANN Camera Club, Commercial Club, l.C.C., Roller Shafing Club. LANDA, PHYLLIS l.C.C., School Service. LANGWORTHY, DONNA G.A.A., Glee Club, Library Club, Pep Club, Speech. LANIGAN, GENE LAPADAT, STEVE A Choir, B Squad Baskeiball, B Squad Foofball, Junior Class Vice President Operelia 53-54. LAVANDER. KAREN Band, Chorus, Commercial Club, G.A.A., l.C.C. LEHMANN, LORRAINE A Choir, Flag Twirler, G.A.A., ln- framural Bowling, Pep Club, W Club. LEUER. ROBERT Bowling. LEWIS. FRANK Fooiball, Track. LINDBERG, DARLENE A Choir, Bowling, Flag Twirler, G.A.A., Gym Referee, Surveyor: Agenf, W Club. LOMAN. ROGER B S q u a d Foofball, Opere'Ha 53-54. MADIGAN, ALFRED Baseball, Foofball, Hoclrey, W Club. MARTENS. FRANK A.V.O., Camera Club, l.C.C., Siu- denl' Council. MASON, SUSAN Commercial Club, G.A.A., Girls Chorus, Hisiorical Socieiy, Pep Club, Roller Slrafing, School Service, Siudeni C o u n c i I, Speech I. in re. MS S X . lr ig K.. f so 3 X 4 .. MASTEL, JOAN Pep Club, Rifle Club, Surveyor Slalif. MAURER, CATHERINE Chorus, G.A.A., Hislorical Sociely, Pep Club, Sludenf Council, W Club. MAXWELL, CHARLES Bancl, Bowling. MAYER. JOANN Mc CAULEY, JOYCE A Choir, Camera Club, G.A.A., Operefla, Spanish Club. Mc COLLOR, RONALD A Choir, Junior Class Presi- denf, OpereHa, School Service. Mc DONOUGH, KATHLEEN Girls Chorus, Homecoming Q u e e n Candidale, School Service, Surveyor Sfaff. MEGGITT, DAVID A.V.O., Camera Club, l.C.C., School Pholographer, Surveyor Sfalf. MESSETLER, RONALD Band, Bowling, German Band. MONDRY, MARY ANN Commercial Club, G.A.A. MUELLNER, JAMES A Choir, Library Slaff, Safe Drivers Club, School Service. MUELLNER, MIKE A Choir, Foofball, Homecom- ing King, lnlernaiional Base- ball, Operefla 53. Sophomore Class Treasurer, Siudenf Coun- cil,WClub. M URPHY, LO RENA Pep Club. NAATJES, JOYCE Commercial Club, l.C.C. NOE, MARLENE Band, Commercial Club, G.A.A., Hisforical Sociefy, Pep Club, S l u d e n i Direclor of Junior Revue. NORDBY, KENNETH Bowling, Conlacl Chairman, Gymnas+ic. oslrz, Joi-iN Foofball, School Service, W Club. OKONESKl. ANNETTE G.A.A., Hisiorical Sociefy. Pep Club, Roller Slraling Club, School Service, Speech l. , ' segx 2'-QA: 61 s L XX a K Page Twenty-seven X Ve 5 Xi. V, 3 f X, t A er yy T fx Page Twenty-eight A l , .., .X , A wf B, OLSEN. LE ROY A Choir, Hockey, Pep Club, Sfudenf Council, W Club. OLSEN, RUTH A Choir, G.A.A., I.C.C., Roller Skaling, School Service, Speech l. OLSON, SHIRLEY G.A.A.. l.C.C., Roller Skaling, Speech l. PALMER, CLYDE A Choir, Baseball. B Squad Baseball, Sfudenf Council. PAPENFUHS, JOHN PATNODE. BETTY Speech Club. PAYNE, BEVERLY School Service, Sfudenl' Council. PLATZER, GERALDINE A Choir, Camera Club, G.A.A., Hisforical Sociefy, Opereffa, Span- ish Club. POJAR, BARBARA G.A.A. POOR, JACK Hockey. POPA. MARY Camera Club, G.A.A., l.C.C., Pep Club, Roller Skafing, Siudeni' Coun- cil, W Club. POTZMAN, MICHAEL Bowling, Track. PROKOSCH, GEORGE Bowling. RAFFERTY, MARYLYN Commercial Club, G.A.A., Girls Chorus, Hisforical Socieiy. RASSMUSSEN, WILLIAM Cross Counfry, Foofball Mgr., lnframural Baseball, W Club. RAUCHWARTER, EUGENE School Service. RAY, RlTA G.A.A., Junior Revue. REGAN, BRUCE J. Fooiball, Gymnasfics, Sfudenf Council, Vice Presidenf Siudenf Council, Surveyor, Track, W Club Advisory Board. ROBERSON, RAE Annual Slalf. Band, Band Treasurer. Camera Club, G.A.A., Hisforical Sociely, -' - Homecoming Queen Candidate, Library K 'A Siaff, Surveyor Sfaff. SAGER, TIM r,--e Baseball. .,k, ,, ,E 5: g L . , SATTLER, DORIS Chorus, G.A.A.. l.C.C., Survey- or Siaff. .,,:E:: .., , N we I 3? SCHAFFHAUSEN. GEORGE In+ramural Baslrelball, School Service SCHALLY, CAROL G.A.A. SCHANKS. WILLIAM Band, Foolball, School Service. Sluclenl' Council, W Club. H. ,, ' ,, SCHEPERS, GERALD A Choir, Gymnaslics, Opereifa 54, . Q Spanish Club, Speech, Swimming Team. 155 . SCHMIDT, DARLENE ' , A Choir, Assembly. Fulure Teachers K ' A Club, G.A.A., Hislorical Sociefy, Sludenl Council. . sci-IMI11. TED .k7, - SCHWARTZ, COREEN Bowling, Chorus, G.A.A., I.C.C., Speech. SCHWARTZ. JO ANN Commercial Club, Roller Slrafing Club, Speech. I SCHWARTZBAUER, JOAN Chorus, Commercial Club, Fu- lure Teachers CI u b, G.A.A., l.C.C., Pep Club. Spanish Club Vice-Presideni. SEIDENKRANZ, RONALD ' 'QhsP .,,' Bowling, School Service. - f 1. , SHORTRIDGE, JOHN E ,yyea y B Foolball, Golf Caplain, Hoclrey , ' WClub. SOLER, KATHLEEN Bowling, Camera Club, Chorus, . X G.A.A., I.C.C., Pep Clu I: 55 iff y ss. .E S. I J. N3 is u a School Service, Sfuclenf Coun- -V ' cil. ' -r ,. - I W STIPE, MARLENE A in 1 my Y-Teens. E :ff . , SUPER, FREDERICK ' Raj ' I . Baskelball, Bowling, Foofball, School M - I A D 3 Service. X E iii ' ' TAYLOR, JAMES ' Page Twenly-nine THOMPSON, CHRIST A Choir Presiden+, Male Quarfel, Oper- eHa, Senior Class Presiclen+. TI'IUL, MARLYS A Choir, Bowling, G.A.A., Girls Glee Club, l.C.C.,' Junior Revue. TIPCKE, MAURICE Cheerleader, A.V.O., S c h o o I Service, Surveyor Slaff. TOLLEFSON, RANDALL A Choir, Baseball, Hockey, Male Quar- I'e'l', Opereila 52-53-54, W Club. TROJE, JOAN Chorus, G.A.A., G.A.A. Board, His- lorical Socie+y, Inlramural Bowling, Junior Revue, Pep Club. TSCHIDA, MARLYS Annual Sfaff, Camera Club, Chorus, Commercial C I u b, G.A.A., l.C.C., Roller Slaling Club, School Service. VAN KAMPEN, WANDA A Choir, Annual Sfaff, Commercial Club, G.A.A., His+oricaI Sociely, Pep Club, Roller Sl:a+ing Club, School Service. WALCHESKI, BERTHA I.C.C. WALKER. HARVEY WARREN S+age Crew. WEISMAN, RAYMOND Roller Slraiing Club, School Service Slage Crew. WEISZ, WILLIAM A.V.O., Bowling, Foolball, Infra- mural Council. WEYANDT. MARCIA G.A.A., l.C.C., Inlramural Bowl- ing, Pep Club, School Service, W Club. WHITE, CAROL ANN Camera Club, Commercial Club, l.C.C., Roller Slraling Club. WHITE, CLIFFORD A.V.O., Cross Counfry, Inframural Baseball, W Club. WIDERSKI, CLIFFORD Band, Camera Club, Sludeni Council. WIEGER, MARGARET l.C.C., School Service, Surveyor S+aff. WILES, GERI G.A.A., Homecoming Queen Candi- claie. l.C.C., Maioreire, Pep Club, School Service, S+uclen+ Council, W Club. WILLMAN, MILTON Baslrefball, Foofball, Opereffa 54:WCIub. M BARRON, ROLLY KLARKOWSKI, DENNIS MEYERS, JOAN I 1 - , M MI , 1 hee der, G.A.A. Vice-President, nd, 6 Contact, G.A.A., Roller Skating UNGHANS MARIANNE rical Society, Homecoming Queen, Intramural Bowling, J u n i o r . Sophomore Class Sec- AC, FRANCES Club, School Service. ZAUNER. GERALDINE ' Annual Statf, Commercial Club, Library Statf, Office Staff, Speech, Surveyor Staff ZINIEL, MARILYN A Choir, A Choir Accompanist and Treasurer, Operetta, Junior Class Treasurer, Student Council Execu- tive Board. Had Stage Fright Or Missed Their Cues: BLEY, WILLIAM CATLIN, ROY FLEMING, MICHAEL GIBBONS, ROSEMARY HUISENGA, DOUGLAS KILLEN, MIKE KOCH. SCOTT KOEMPTGEN, GERALD LAOUA, GERALD LEACH, SHIRLEY LODAHL, ALLAN Mc FADDEN. FRANCIS if ilf A MOSER, JACQUELINE PLATZER, ROBERT PILARSKE, CAROL ANN QUIGLEY, TERRY SCHOTL, SHIRLEY THOMSON, ARLENE rs. E. Sanders Resumes Directing After Illness For many years associated with seniors in Senior English, where she has revealed the value and entertainment in our rich literary heritage, and in annual worlr, Mrs. Sanders was forced to give' up her role in Washing- ton's I953-54 drama during the first half of the school year. -, Her return to school came after the regular faculty section had been completed, but the senior class takes this means of wel- coming Mrs. Sanders loaclr on the Prexie stage. , Page Thirty-one ,. ivan? '54 -., Am... fm Q Senior Roles Reach Community Parfs played by seniors are nof confined fo fhe Washingfon High School seffing. Above are members of Speech classes faughf by Mrs. Mary Hafner and Mr. Allison Gulliclrson. The seniors, along wifh a few iuniors, enferfain and inform fhe communify fhrough felevision and radio programs feafur- ing sfories, playlefs, and discussion panels. Rae Roberson, Surveyor news edifor, and Shirley Dahl, co-eclifor wifh Rae of fhe Presidenf, are shown below wifh an ,official of fhe Chrisfmas Seal campaign, following a sfudenf edifor's four of Sf. Paul healfh cenfers. Senior sfaff members are offen called on by communify organizafions fo aid in informing sfudenfs and parenfs of worfhwhile communify acfivifies. Niiirvv' S . i My 5-. -L. P q Thirty-two i if s J Q5 Q ' as 8 ? if v if Q S 3 - mgA -- PLAY'S THE THlNGf y ZH i 1' i., 3 vi: ' , -' . 4: ., - - ' V A ' fa: A 1 - I x X W .- -g n, 4 ,f 5 ' ' ' L ,v 1.-,Q 1 ' .- -' M. 5 -F , f 4 f ' L f-A A , . V 1 In W a 'u .. MX! W 4: 41 in J x , N 3 i, I Leading fhe Grand March were Junior Class Presidenf Ronald McCollar and his guesi Audrey Anderson. Junior-Senior Prom ., xg ' f '? 5.5.1 V F W rw 7 if M 'I' - Ffa' X9 A X i i' L Homecoming Royalty: Queen Marianne Younghans and King Mike Muellner 7 v ',.,,,0 .,x f ,. Kg. SCENES FROIN SNOW DAY Gerald Scllepers, Roy Larrlve, Chrisf Thompson, and Sandra Lulher discuss oil well problems. 7 K ' 'W 5 Leads, Sandy Peierson and Gerald Y Sclaepers in a love scene. Pal Dahline, Tony Gruber, and Sandy Peferson lead a dance. Care for Some Tea, Mr. Bean? or ,nr LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW l: Y. Gerard, M. Ziniel, D. Ronquisl, S. Spiegelberg, N. Kosanke, C. Berger, M. Zschoklce, M. Wadell, A. Spannbauer, J. Gibbons, A. Anderson, Miss Knowllon. ROW 2: M. Heffern, L. Nawahine, M. Olsen, D. Schmicll, O. Sonia, P. Chinnock. E. Backus, R. Muellner, J, Godfrey, D. Rubbellre, J. McNally, D. Schmidt ROW 3: J. Murphy, J. Syverlsen, J. Schepers, L. Jagoe, W. Eilel, R. Larrive, D. Knulson, H. Arnold, D. Holm, W. Blalzheim, C. Redislre, R. Olsen, M. Thul, S. Lapadaf. ROW 4: J. Erickson. R. McCollar, J. Burg, B. Schullz, S. Lufher, M. Olsen, P. Salapslci, T. Brill, W, Kinclall, D. Slcalbeclr, D. Sweazey, K. Nelson. A Choir Plays Stellar Brea+h+alcingly solemn and beaufiful as al' 'lhe Chrislmas Concer+ and animaled and full of gaeify as in 'lhe operelfa, 'lhe A Choir provides rich en+er+ainmen+ in many moods during lhe year. The schedule of sfellar performances also included appearances a+ Commence- menl, school assemblies, lhe Spring Concerf, and on +elevision. Under +he excellenl direclion of Miss DeEHe Knowllon, lhe A Choir presenled lheir opere++a, Jerry of Jericho Road, a hearl-warming producfion experfly per- formed, and sfarring Sandra Peferson and Gerald Schepers. , Q ' 'xg Pnqr: Forty LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW l: A. Egger, B. Hesse, M. Fonlaine, G. Plaher, M. Schuna, G. Mayne, S. Pelerson, M. Charles, J. Bell, J. Schwarfz. ROW 2: L. Olsen, M. Muellner, C. Woeblcenberg, P, Dahline, L. Lehman, D. Linberg, M. Finlz, C, Conway, J. Holm, J. Meyers, J. Cimbura. ROW 3: M. Long, M. Muellner, P. Palmer, F. Blafzheim, R. Finney, R. Kliewer, M. Regan, G. Braun, J. Moser, D. Groebner, M. Willman. ROW 4: J. Gruber, F. Lewis, B. Wallace, T. Gruber, J. Muellner, R. Alberf, C. Thompson, R. Tollefson, R. Loman. Roles in Varying Moods The choir now boasls ninely-fhree members, fiffeen new robes being added +o lake care of +he growing organizalion. Officers for 'rhe year were Chrisl Thompson, presidenlg Mike Muellner, vice- presidenlg Sieve Lapadal, secrelary-lreasurer. These srudenls, among olher dulies, direcled lhe choir's sponsorship of a Sl. Pa+riclr's Day dance. An oulslanding member of lhe choir who has given greal' service and lime +0 our school is Marilyn Ziniel, accompanist The Carolers, a small group wifhin 'lhe choir, en'ler+ained frequenlly during fhe year and appeared on felevision. WM L Z? 'D fhfifm Q , 0 filbyvzg f Yi Page Forty-one ROW I: D. Gubasfa, D. Killen, M. Charles, G. Harringfon, J. Godfrey, L, Lehman, D. Linberg, M. Franz, P. Lundbald, S. Lufher. ROW 2: J. Jordan, C. Gaisbauer, N. Dixon, G. Tollas, G. Bond. ROW 3: M. Moller, J. Kreyer, J. Beufelsbacher, J. Syverson, T. Chamberlin, J, Syverson, G. Binde, G. Berfhiaume. ROW 4: R. Roberson, C. Maxwell, R. Thul, R. Caflin, J. Burg, M. Anderson, G. Gahler, A. Salava. ROW 5: R. Messefler, D. Sweazy, D. Peferson, M. Biggs, B. Brandf, C. Widerslri, R. Finney, J. McCauley, L. Klein, Mr. H. Diffbrenner. Smarfly affired in fheir uniforms wifh fhe purple and gold insignias fhe Washingfon High School Band has performed af many games. They have also played af many assemblies, af fhe Chrisfmas and Spring Con- cerfs, fhe Opereffa, fhe Class Play, and as fhe climax of fhe school year, fhe Commencemenf in June. The main evenf of fhe year was fhe Band Concerf pre- senfed in May, when fhe band conducfed by fheir insfrucfor, Mr. Herberf Diffbrenner, gave an excellenf performance. The officers are: Tom Chamberlin, Presidenfg Leon Klein, Vice Presidenfg Geraldine Berfhiaume, Secre- faryg and Ronald Messefler, Treasurer, who have Page Forty-two planned a new award sysfem for fhe band's fhirfy-fhree members. This award sysfem consisfs of four awards, one for each member for each successful year he complefes. There will be fwelve Senior sfudenfs leaving fhe band fhis year. Among fhem is Carol Kreifz who has successfully led fhe band in parades for fhree years. Gayly marching behind her are fhe five maioreffes and fhe five flag fwirlers, who have lenf sfyle fo fhe band af foofball games and parades. Whefher playing fhe rouser af games or playing our Alma Mafer af assemblies fhe W. H. S. is serving ifs school well. 4 ROW I: B. Rasmussen, D. Fudenberg, J. Longiin, A. Soler, M. Reilly, G. Younghans, D. Ehler+, J. While. ROW 2: E. Grossbaclr F. Richards, J. lngemann, J. Boldf, B. Kramer, L. Nawahine, J, Brandi, K. Budzynslri, R. Davis. The Hisforical Socieiy sfarfed our in Sepiember wi+h +wen+y-five enlhusiasiic members. Members lceep +he alumni 'file up-+o-dale and preserve fhe news- paper clippings of sporfs and ofher school acfivifies. Everyone in ihe school can help +his club by giving changes of addresses or news of graduafes. Miss O'Keefe is 'I'he advisor. Noi' direc+ly connecied wi+h fhe school sysfem bu'I' having i+s full supporl' is +he Junior Achievemenl' program in S+. Paul. Parr of a narionwide plan fo acquaini' sfudenfs wifh business and manufacfuring procedures, JA is a group of small companies oper- afed as corporarions. Over 'lhiriy Washingfon sludenls 'roolc pari in l953-54. Le'l+ io righiz K. Soler, S. Scholl, J. Kaiser, G, Braun. 'N Page Forry-Three Surveyor Porfroys Prexie Drama Due +o fhe combined efforfs of +he members of ihe Surveyor sfaff, rhe Surveyor has kepf s+uden+s well informed of school acfivifies. Gerling our I2 issues of our school paper has meanf work and lo+s of ir. Many sfaff members have confinued fo work affernoons on fhe paper long lforher s+uden+s have deparfed from school. When +he picfures have been cropped: fhe copy fype , measured, and refypedg and fhe work and worry of one deadline is passed, anofher deadline is iusf around 'rhe corner. A new +ype of Surveyor has appeared 'lhis year: fhis has made fhe news newer and The picfures more abundant Bur all ihis has made increasing work for Mr. Andvik, our iournalism advisor: for Photog- rapher, Dave Meggi++: and for fhe sfaff, whose iob if has been +o por+ray Washingion High School life in ihe edifions of fhe Surveyor. Edifor-in-Chief . .,.. Bruce Regan Associafe Ediior ., ,.,.,. Rae Roberson News Ediior , ,.,. Marlene Krengel Feaiure Edilor .... ......... J oan Masfel Sporis Edlor ,. , ......... Donald Morgan Business Manager , Khfhleen Whdlvn my ,7 Exchange Ediror . ......... Diane Ronquisf ' Adver+ising Manager . .,....,.. Rose Troiber Circulaiion Manager .... Marlys Heffern Phoio Edifor ,, .,.. .,.. ...... D a ve Meggifi Advisor , ......,.., ., Mr. Orlando Andvik Picfured af leff are: Ka+hleen Whalen, Business Manager and Bruce Regan, Edi+or-in-Chief. Page Forty-four 4 ROW I: D. MeggiH, K. Whalen, B. Regan, R. Roberson, D. Ronquisf, M. Heffern, ROW 2: M. Krengel, Mr. O. Andvik, R. Tronber ROW I: S. Fagen, B. Grogan, M. Hable, C. Kreih, A. Salava, R. Roberson, Co-Ediforg J. Kaiser. ROW 2: M. Hschida, G. Zauner, Mr. O. Andvik, M, Krengel, S. Dahl, Co-Ediior. rf President Records Life of Washington T, ra N XX The Annual Sfaff proudly presenfs ihe I954 President This book has been made possible because of your subscripfions and 1'he wonderful work of fhe home- room agen'I's whmgih fhe advise of Mr. Alexander and rhe leadership of Ronald McCollar, have done fheir iob well. We, fhe Co-Edifors wish +o exfend our ihanks fo Mr. Orlando Andvik 'For his painsfaking effor+ and his fime given so generously. Wi1'hou'r him +he Presidenf would never have been possible. We also wish io +hank our hard-working sfaff which has consisied of noi' only seniors buf an assisfing sfaff of underclass- men as well. Sharlene Laugh+on has helped +o make ihis book beauriful ihrough her arf work and Dave MeggiH has coniribufed much 'io ihe yearbook +hrough his phoiography. The faculry and adminisfrafion have been of greaf assisiance in fhe publicafion of fhe I954 President Here ir is! We hope you 'feel as we do, +ha+ ii' is a lasfing reminder of our happy high school days. Picrured below are annual homeroom agenis, Joan ROW I: D. Kirchgaifer, R. Davis, S. Laughfon, B. Siege. ROW 2: R. Holhnagel and Maryanne Zschokke wiih sales manager, Wrighf, F. Rambough, M. Finch, M. Sweazy. Ronald McCollar. Page Forty-fi ki 'C ROW I: Bruce Regan. ROW 2: Audrey Anderson, Frank Marfens, Kafie Mauer, Mr. Gryskiewicz. One of fhe largesl' clubs al' Washingfon is fhe Pep Club, newly formed fhis year, which has approxi- mafely one hundred members. This organizafion spon- sors fhe Pep Assemblies during fhe lunch periods and promofes more enfhusiasm af games. The officers are: presidenf, Bruce Regan: vice presidenf, Frank Marfensg secrefary, Kafhryn Maurer: and freasurer, Audrey Anderson. Bruce Regan and Frank Marfens also serve as Masfer of Ceremonies a+ fhe Pep Assemblies. Ano'I'her new organizafion af Washingfon is fhe Pep Band, which has been organized by, and is affiliafed wifh fhe Pep Club. The leader of fhis small band, which has fourfeen members, is Tom Chamberlin. They play af all pep assemblies and af fhose games nof affended by fhe regular band. The Pep Band has wifh cheerful liveliness assisfed in promofing more spirif and enfhusiasm a+ fhe games. ROW I: G. Huseman, C, Kreifz, M. Miller, C. Maxwell, G. Bundae, R. Caflin. ROW 2: R. Messefler, R. Roberson, R. Thul, J. Syverfson, J. Beuflespacher, T. Chamberlin, M. Anderson, D. Sweazy, Page Forty-six N ' ,. As? ROW I: E. Backus, J. Sfinson, J. Godfrey, I. Kruse, L. Jagoe, S. Koch. ROW 2: C. Schibonski, D. Schmidf, P. Dahline, N. Grossman, B. Grogan, K. Soler, J. Gibbons, S. Dahline. ROW 3: K. Maurer, C. Becker, J. Ranfz, B. Lamberf, G. Krois, J. Burkef, P. Chinnock, D. Ronquisf. ROW 4: K. Rauen, R. Rauen, B. Regan, S. Lapadaf, J. Muellner, R. Finney, B, Boelfl, Core of fhe Sfudenf Council is fhe execufive board lfopl consisfing of fwo represenfafives from each homeroom and officers: presidenf, Larry Jagoe: vice presidenf, Janice Godfrey: secrefary, Irene Kruse: and freasurer, Josie Sfinson. Sponsoring Snow Day, Freshman Day, Canfeens, and wrifing a new consfifu- fion were fhe maior acfivifies of fhe year. Council members who were nof elecfed in homerooms work wifh fhe council in regulafing fraffic befween classes, and do hall dufy every period of fhe day. The aim of fhe council is fo give fraining in leadership and cifizenship. Mr. Felix Gryskiewicz is fhe advisor. ROW l: S. Speigelberg, J. Hafhaway, J. Sonia, J. Younghans, J. Burns, D. Guindon, P. Burkowski. ROW 2: P. Lundblad, A, Thomson, J, Horwafh, M. Popa, B. Payne, M. Lavender, J. Beufelspacher, G. Hussman, R. Muellner. ROW 3: J. Lange, F. Marfens, M. Fuenffinger, P. Sullivan, J. Unger, T. Chamberlin, L. Olsen, D. Lunzer. ROW 4: R. Larrive, J. Shorfridge, B. Mifchell, P. Szalapski, C. Florman, B. Foss, D. Klark, O. Sonia. Page Forty-seven ROW I: J. Naaries, M. Tschida, D. Doriville, E. Bailey, D. Safller, J. Schwarfzbauer, Mr. Leo Bradle, H. Alcofl, A. Bailey, C. Unger D. Guindon, P. Bohan, J. Burns, J. Muellner. ROW 2: S. Scholl, K. Soler, G. Wiles, J. Sfinson, J. Troie, M. Weyandl, P. Landa, M. Burns C. Berger, M. Younghans, J. Scholl, M. Busse, C. Evans, C, Murray. C. Worshak, A. Thomson, M. Krengel. ROW 3: J. Kaiser, J Bugler, E. Goschy, K. Flipp, J. While, K. Budzynski, C, Zak, R. Spiegelberg, C. Belka, E, Grossbaclr, B. Rasmussen, G. Younghans, P Lundblad, J. Holfz, K. Clark, J. Louis. ROW 4: K. Nelson, J. Holhnagel, K. Lavander, M. Unger, L. Nawahine, R. Hesse, J. Miller A. Elle, M. Fagan, K. Payne, C, While, C. La Clair, N. Dolezal, M. Handf. ROW 5: P. Drackerl, G. Hesse, N. Grossman, A. Soler, D Nelson, C. Becker, L. Weber, R. Troiber, P. Chinnock, M. Lavander, D. Thompson, P. Simmons, M. Olsen, B. Johnson, I.C.C. Reaches Out Bringing Washinglon sludenls info conlacf wilh o'l'her dramas in remole corners of fhe world is lhe lnlernafional Correspondence Club. Over sixryv members belong lo lhe group and Mr. Leo Bradle is 'lhe advisor. Drivers Get Tips Promofing safe driving around school is 'lhe iob of fhe new Safe Drivers Club. Under +he guid- ance of Mr. F. Gryskiewicz, members work on problems of racing and speeding, smoking and eafing in cars, and basic driver aHi'rudes. LEFT TO RIGHT: R Loman, J. Muellner, J. Troie, C, While, officers: Mr. F. Gryskiewicz, advisor. .Q Page Forty-eighl , '1-N, ROW I: S. Spiegelberg, R. Knlufz, C. Chevereffe, C. Unger. ROW 2: F. Miller, B. Payne, C. Plafzer, J. Miller, L, Rein. ROW 3 A. Worden, C. Worshalc, M. Long, C. Murray, D. Kirchgaffer. Library Serves All Service is fhe moffo of fhe girls faking library pracfice for credif under fhe supervision of Miss Hildegarde Kremer. Checking books for fhe shelves, arranging fhe many inferesfing displays, reminding forgefful sfudenfs-fhese are a few of fhe numerous dufies of fhe girls on fhe library sfaff. F.T.A. to be Directors Planning now for roles as direcfors in school dramas are members of fhe Fufure Teachers of America, a newly-formed group sponsored by Miss C. Howe and Mr. C. lngwell. Officers are S. Koch, presidenfg A. Villano, vice-presidenfg P. Chinnock, secrefanyg J. Holm, freasurer. ROW I: D. Egger, A. Villano, B. Hesse, J. Schwarfzbauer, ROW 2: P. Chinnoclr, J. Syverfson, J. Holm, C. Fleischacker. ROW 3: J Burg, G. Smack, S. Koch, D, Schmidf. Page Forty-mne ROW I: A. Johnson, M. Weyandf, D. Klein, N. Kosanlre, D. Jarosch, M. Tschida, H. Alcofl. ROW 2: C. Wiflman, B. Schulfz, L Libhardf, M. Koch, J. Mayer. Help in Casting Experf help in casfing sfudenfs for proper parfs in fhe drama of Washingfon High School comes from fhe counselors, Miss Consfance Howe and Mr. Jess Wichman. They adminisfer lesfs and worlc wifh individual sfudenfs. Their assisfanfs gain wide experience. Watches Cues The office sfaff confribufes much fo fhe smoofh operafion of fhe school, keeping records of affendance, preparing maferial for fhe sfaff, and preparing official reporfs. Girls assisfing Clerk Morissa Samelson and lhe new regisfrar, Mrs. Carol Lungren, learn office roufines well. ROW l: Miss Samelson, G. Mayne, A. Egger, Mrs. Lundgren. ROW 2: R. Olson, M. Schwagel, G. Iauner, P. Dahline, J. Lewis G Shoe, J. Kaiser, K. Whalen, C. Woebkenberg. f gik s .mg ' 4? ff W Pnqre Fifty ROW l: M. Noe, C. Berger, M. Longlin, J. Naalies, G. Mayne, M. Burns, J. Sfinson. ROW 2: M. McAIeese, J. Meyers, P. Anderson, J. Schwarfz, M. Mondry, K. Lavander, D. Gubasla, G. Harringfon, M. Franz, J. Schwarfzbauer. ROW 3: R. Wrighf, M. Schuna, E. Backus, J. Lewis, l. Kruse, C. While, C. La Clair, G. Zauner, J. Hollznagel, M. Hogan. ROW 4: M. Tschida, M. Haskell, M. Ralferly, K. Nelson, M. Olsen, P. Simonds, J. Kaiser, C. Woebkenberg, C. Radiske, L. Kiesling. Work Backstage Talks by members on commercial subiecls, and a holly sale near Chrislmas highlighled lhe Com- mercial Club's aclive year. The fulure secrelaries and clerks chose Marlene Haskell and Jo Ann Hollznagel officers and Miss Margarel' Wallblom was advisor. Eye Office World Life baclcsfage is one lechnical problem afrer anolher, solved al' Washinglon by a hard-working and faifhful slage crew direcled by Mr. Allan Cu+hber'I'. Much of lhe frue pageanlry of school life depends on lhis group. ROW I: G. Dabe, D. Schmidt ROW 2: G. Furch, W. Walker, H. Belka, R. Weisman, ROW 3: C. Thompson, D, Murphy, T. Schmifz .-- ' xx. AJ l j J, - if Page Fifty one ROW I: L. Sonia, Mrs, M. Grealish, P, Lundblad. ROW 2: K. McDonough, M. Wieger, N. Dolezal. Keeps Cast Well Washinglon's charming and friendly new nurse, Mrs. M. Grealish, direcfs her slalf in checlzing sludenls who are ill, keeping heallh records, giving hearing and visions lesfs, and many ofher dulies. AVO Shows Films The Audio-Visual Organizafion does a smoofh and invaluable job in operafirug lhe many differenl' kinds of equipmenl' used in 'lhe classroom, When noi helping lhe leachers, lhey are repairing and checking machines. Mr. J. Sargenl is lhe advisor. ROW l: R. Haslach, N. Flieschacker, J. Thill. ROW 2: A. Heurmaker, D. Mondry, N. Frosl, M. Anderson, Mr, J. Sargenf. ROW J. Sager, T. Dolezal, R. Loman, J. Arnold, J. Miller. 6 .E -if 4- . A Page Fifty-Two :RQ Ck C 1 UP ROW I: D. Hedervare, L. Jagoe, D. Poor, R. Pielrus, D. Bailey, J. Murphy, D. Larson, B. Schanks. ROW 2: R. Boelfl, M. Muellner, B. Regan, R. Albert, T. Brill, D. Skalbeck, R. Haider, M. Willman, R. Nagle, G. Boyd. ROW 3: Mr. Skalbeck, M. Moylan, R. Milchell, J. Gruber, R. Tschida, B. Weisz, A. Madigan, T. Gruber, B. Olsen, D. Morgan, F. Goschy, B. Weisz, Mr. lngwell. Varsity Gridders Add Thrills to Drama No drama is complele wifhoul spiriled slruggle againsf odds, and Washinglon High School's l953- 54 A Squad foolball feam provided an abundance of lhal' ingredient Slafed for an eighlh place in The league by every sporfs experl' in 'lhe newspaper, radio, and lelevision circles al l'he slarl of lhe season, lhe Prexies because of fheir lremendous fighr, spirif, and delerminalion wound up in lhird place. Coach Archie Skalbeck said, ll was a pleasure for lhe coaches 'lo work wilh lhis fine group of boys. The leam was a sincere, hardworking group defermined 'lo do i'ls besl' wilh il's 'lalenl's. New Assislanl Coach Clifford lngwell fell' 'lhe same way. The boys chose 'leammales Bill Schanks and Mike Muellner lo serve as co-caplains, and lhe lwo leaders filled lheir inspiring roles well. Paqe Filly-four LEFT TO RIGHT: Co-Capfains Bill Schanks and Mike Muellner ,, I I. I . ROW I: W. Masrek, S. Mandez, R. Prudhome. ROW 2: Mr. R, Ryan, A. Heulmalcer, H. Hammer, R. Ronquisf, D. Burkef, M. Fuenffinger, G, Lef+o, D. Lunzer. ROW 3: J. Ranfz, L, Schoenfhaler, A. Chinnoclr, W. Egger, R. Worlicley, R. Couiure, J. Burkef. ROW 4: G. Washingion Wasliingfon Washingfon Washingfon Washingfon Washingfon LEFT TO RIGHT: B Squad Co-Captains Milo Fuller and Donald Burkef. I3 .. .... ....., . . 0 .,,.,....., 0 .........., ...,.,.,,,, ...,...,. W i Ison 7 ........... ..................,,.. J ohnson 7 ,,,,,,..,,, ,,,,,,,.. Humboldi' Cenlral 3 Mechanic Arfs I2 I2 .....,........................,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,, MOHFOG - Berfhiame, M. Anderson, D. Sweazey, R. Sclwoenihaler, M. Sfreclzer, M. Fuller, D. Redislre, W. Reinhardt A Squad Scores B Squad Breaks Even Coached by Mr. R. Ryan 'Ihis year, Ihe B Squad foorball feam broke even for Hue season wifh Iwo wins and 'Iwo losses. A high-spiriied group of boys who love sporfs, Hue feam showed a lol of 'fighf and a willingness 'ro profir by misfalces. Washingron Washingfon Washingron WasI1ingI'on 0 2 6 7 Johnson I2 Mechanic Arfs 6 Harding 38 Monroe 6 ,, ff K3 F- 'Ks QQ km gk Q14 It is fi QL I? Sb 'wx 'SV' 5,- lmi fl ' A . 'N A X n- .TQQ :xl 3 F YS' E 3 we Ax Aw. ' x x s Page Fifty-five LEFT TO RIGHT: A. Anderson, M. Younghans. J. Sfinson, D. Rubbelke, R. Dorrain Cheerleaders Keep Sporting Spirit High Working on fheir own lime, planning iheir own yells and roulines, and being presenl a+ all maior afhlelic evenls, Washing+on's cheerleaders perform a greal' service lo lhe school in keeping fans in high spirifs. Where frue school spirif is fhe queslion, fhese girls are fhe experfs. New fhis year are fhe freshmen cheerleaders chosen for l'he firsf +ime, geHing +heir valuable experience while helping +he B squads' morale. ROW I: J. Haihaway, D. Killen, l. Kruse. ROW 2: P. Lundhlad. LEFT TO RIGHT: J, Scholl, D. Fudenberg, E. Grossbach, G L. Nawahine. Younghans. Y? Page Filfy-six Stars on Wheels From a small beginning in l952, lhe popular Roller Slcafing Club has grown rapidly wifh +his year's membership able fo fill a large parf of 'lhe gymnasium. Roller Slcaling parfies have been held al' 'l'he Coliseum and Providence rinlcs regularly. Baseball for Fun Typical of 'lhe lun and enfhusiasm found in lhe lnlramural alhlefic program is 'ihe lnframural baseball leam. This 'leam is iusl' one of fhe many lhal' Washinglon sl'uden+s wilh any amounl of sporling abilify can join and have fun in. Mr. A. Gulliclcson is fhe direcfor. ROW l: K. Sebasla, B. Sfrunlz, B. Nagle, J. Spannbauer. ROW 2: R. Darwin. T. Brill, J. Sfrunlz, T. Kelly, J. Kane. ROW 3: B. Smilh, L. Olson, G, Tonia, J. Kelly, J. Kreuger. .Q- Poge Fifty-se en LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Harry Nelson, J. Unger, M. Daulfon, R. Finney, T. McGing, D, Alberf, S, Koch, T. Brill, W. Kind II J Erickson, B. Miichell, B. Kliewer, D. Slalbeck. A Squad Team Meets Tragedy Dropping +hree games by agonizingly close margins and ending fhe season wiih +wo wins and six losses, Washing+on's baslce'I'ball leam +his year experienced fhe pain of defeaf and a poor season despife all valiani efforis could do +o change fhe sfory. Capfained by ScoH Koch and coached by Mr. Harry Nelson, 'ihe ieam included many new players wiihoui' foo much experience. Ron Finney and John Erickson provided fhe deadly scoring accuracy +ha+ 'lhrills fans. Washing+on Washing+on Washingion Washing+on 48 , , ,,,, , ,,,.., ,,.,. W ilson 38 Washingfon 5I 45 ,. . Mechanic Aris 54 Washingion 37 44 , , Monroe 46 Washingfon 4I 40 , , Murray 52 Washingron 52 Finney's smooth delivery scores Page .V 91?'.f4tW ir Fifty-eight . .. Harding 34 W, Cenfral 38 . Humboldr 47 , Johnson 54 A 1 ,f as ROW I: J. Kelly, J. Ranfz, 6. Krols. ROW 2: M. Killen, R. Piefrus, L. Olsen, R. Darwin, D. Hedervare, D. Keran. ROW 3: T. Frauenshuh, J. Prudhomme, E. Madigan, A. Madigan, R. Tollefson, J. Sl'1orlridge,T. Gruber, M. Zangs. Hockey Team Performs Volianrly Wi'l'h five wins, one He, and lwo losses in l'l'1e regular schedule, The rough brealcs lhe Prexie puck-men had during +he season do no+ show 'lhrough 'lhe fine record s'rill achieved. Players missed impor+an+ prac'rice sessions because of illness and casualfies ius+ before crucial games. The feam came wifhin one goal of going on lo +i+le fries. Cify-wise, +he performances furned in by rhe boys did noi' go unrewarded. Milne Killen and AI Madigan won All Cify Honors, while Roger Piefrus, Leroy Olsen, Don Hedervare, John Shorlridge, and Pal Kelly received Honorable Menrion. Coach Felix Gryslciewicz was more fhan pleased wilh 'rhe resull's fhe boys 'lurned in. Washingfon Washinglon Washinglon Washingron .. Cenfral , ,..... ,,..... . , Murray Johnson Humboldf Washingron Washingion Washingfon Washingfon Harding 6 Monroe 0 Mechanic Arfs I Wilson 2 Page Fifry-nine ROW I: D. Slerger, J. Murphy, R. Samuelson, ROW 2: F, Goschy, K. Rauen, G. Kramlinger, D. Hinkley, P, Taconifa, B. Wesika ROW 3: Mr. A. Culhberf, P. Walsh, M. Moylan, D. Morgan, B. Milchell, R. Caven, R. Gaisbauer, B. Rauen, 6. Teich. Track Hos Rough Yecar Cross Country Places A lighf freshman, Carey Kramer, was fhe Cross Counfry feam's fop harrier, placing fenfh for a medal in fhe Cify meef af Highland golf course. Coach A. Cufhberf losf his fasfesf runner, Roy Caflin, because of illness iusl' before fhe meef. Shorfage of maferial hi+ fhe l953 Track 'ream hard, buf individuals sfill racked impressive poinf fofals: D. Hinckley, 403 B. Mifchell, 27: B. Wosika, 25: P. Taconifa, 23: D. Morgan, 2l. The large freshmen furnouf raised Coach A. Cufhber'r's I954 hopes. ROW I: Mr. A. Cufhberl, P. Taconifa, C. Kramer, E, Haas: R, While, P. Bukowski, P. Walsh, L. Whiffledge, K. Rauen. Page Sixly Eg AN ROW I: A. Webber, F. Kraff, L. Mason. ROW 2: Mr. J. Sargenf, B. Hansen, B. Bafhlro. ROW 3: K. Piper, D. Boelfl, D. Rasmussen. Golfers' Hopes High Golfers in l953 won fhree meefs, losf five, and fied one, during a laacl season. Mr. F. Alexander, coach, wifh his sfar golfer John Shorfridge, enfered fhe new season wifh larighf expecfafions. If x 'S Tennis Looking Up Tennis hi+ a slump during fhe l953 season, wifh fhe feam winning only fhree ouf of nine mafches. Wifh doubles players K. Piper and B. Hanson, singles man B. Boelfl, refurning among ofhers, Coach J. Sargenf expecfs a l::e'H'er l954 season. LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Killen, T. Krenn, Jo Shorfridge, S. Koch, Mr. F. Alexander. Page Sixty-one 'HIFI A! ROW I: M. Fuller, R. Tollefson, R. Hoffman. ROW 2: M, Daullon, J. Ericlrson, J. Ranlz, D. Clark, J. Unger, R. Hassel. ROW 3: R. Pielrus, R. Fagen, T. Gruber, A. Madigan, Mr. H. Nelson, G. Kindall, W. Kindall, J. Gubasfa, S. Lapadaf. Nine Wins 'Oscar' Noi repeafing Iheir I953 cily lille grab, fhe I954 'B Squad baslcerball Ieam under Coach Bob Ryan broke even in a Iough league, winning 'four and losing four. Their widesl' winning margin was againsl' Humbold+, 42-34. 1 ROW I: D. Thomas, D. Ulring, M. Fuller, Mr. R. Ryan, R. Samuelson, H, Florman, T. Daullon. ROW 2: P. Taconifa. B. Samuelson, D. Klemz, D. Sweazey, B. Foss, J. Syverfsen, R. Ronquisl. Page Sixty-two ii 77 B Squad Cagers Drop High school baseball's highesr award, Ihe SI'a+e Championship, was won by Ihe l953 'Ieam coached by Mr. Harry Nelson. The sfrong pifching of Al Madigan and Randy Tollefson sparlced 'Ihe well- balanced Ieam. Randy won 'Iwo games in as many days in 'Ihe sfafe series. Baseball scores Washingfon 4 Monroe 0 Washingfon I Harding Washinglon IO Murray Washinglon 5 Mechanics Washinglon 3 Cenlral Washinglon 7 Wilson Washinglon 5 Humboldf Washinglon 24 Johnson Washinglon 5 Marshall DISTRICT PLAY Washingfon I2 Harding Wasl-ninglon 7 Johnson TWIN-CITY GAME Washingfon 2 Washburn REGION IV Washingfon I0 Anoka Washinglon 7 Slillwafer STATE Washingfon II Cass Lalre Washingion 3 Wells Washinglon 6 Aus'Iin QIIQIIE ii p flf. if 'VII' ' A .. ,fflpp W, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. F. Gryskiewicz, Mr. F. Alexander, Mr. A. Skalbeck, Mr. H. Nelson, Mr. R. Dolen, Mr. A. Cuthbert. Direct Athletics A gala banquet in the Spring for all athletes is the latest addition to Washington's big events. The idea and planning originated with the Athletic Board that has charge ot athletic events, equip- ment, ticket sales at school. Mr. F. Gryskiewicz is chairman, and Mr. Rxllolen, secretary. Intramural Directors Once a week the Intramural Board meets with Mr. A. Gullickson, advisor, to plan and discuss the sports program that includes a roller skating club, basketball, baseball, bowling, and wrestling. Mem- bers are W. Weisz, G. Braun, F. Blatzheim, C. Wiekman, and J. Wagner. X Y, 4 A LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Weisz, G. Braun, F. Blatzheim, C. Wiekman, J. Wagner, I r IQ. D. I Em .ri it 353323 Hi . T5 8535? Mr. A. Gullickson, Page Sixty-th Keglers Hit Top lnframural Bowling hi+ a fop-nofch sfride in l954, four members winning high places in fhe all- cify fournamenf. D. Holm won firsf, B. Leuer, fhird, and R. Messefler, fourfh, in boys' division, and G. Braun won second in fhe girls' division. Mr. A. Gulliclcson is advisor. Gymnastics Slips Winning one and losing five fhis season, Mr. J. Sargenf's Gymnasfic feam dropped in ifs ranlc during fhe l954 season. A freshman, Roger Effesvold, led fhe feam in poinfs, followed by veferan Ken Nordby. Wifh largely freshmen of promise on fhe feam, fufure seasons give promise. ROW l: L. Schally, R. Effesvold, R. Haslach, W. Masfel, B. Maloney, T. Perusse. ROW 2: K. Piper, P. Gorman, W. Schmifz, B. Effesvold, G, Leffo. 2 ? , 2 . a P ge Sixty-four ROW I: V. Hienfelf, S. Gusl, M. Tschida, D. Meggiff, S. Fagan, P. Migglen, R. Sfeel, D. Jerosch. ROW 2: C, While, K. Soler, G. Leflo, J. Murphy, J. Thomas, J. Poor, M, Miller, S. Scholf, B. Slege. ROW 3: C. La Claire, J. Kaiser, S. Laughlon, R. Tschida, S. Fudenberg, R. Koslry, F. Rambaugh, D. Bierbaum, J. Hays, M. Schwagel. Camera Club Snaps Em lncreasing in size and popularify is fhe Washing- lon High School Camera Club, under lhe leadership of 'rhe adviser Mr. Sargent The members are learning 'rhe Do's and Don'+s of phofography. Dave Meggill, official school phofographer, is lhe chairman of lhis organizafion and lhe council members are John Arnold, Ronald Tschicla, and June Lange. The aim of +l1e Camera Club is lo provide Washinglon wirh more lop-no+ch phofographers. Leitermen s Club ls New This year a new club composed of all a+hle'ric leHermen has been formed. The purpose of fhe organi- zalion is lo see 'rhal lhe pledge is carried ou+ and +0 offer service lo lhe school. The advisory board con- sisls of R. Alberf, R. Hassel, L. Jagoe, M. Killen, S. Koclc, R. Milchell, M. Muellner, R. Piefrus, and B. Regan. The Le++ermen have sponsored a dance and an Alumni Baslcelball Game. The money raised was used lo finance lhe W. Club Award Dinner. This Club is under lhe direcfion of Mr. Harry Nelson. Lell lo Righl: R. Hassell, secrelary-lreasurerg M. Killen, presidenfg R. Alberf, vice presidenlg Mr. H. Nelson. Page Sixty-five ROW I: R. Gaisbauer, M. Younghans, J. Sfinson. ROW 2: 13. Wiles, P. Simonds, C. Morrow. ROW 3: K. Nelson, I. Kruse, J. Lewis, M. Olsen G.A.A. Board Directs The G. A. A. officers are elecfed in fhe Spring by fhe G. A. A. members. They in furn appoinf fhe ofher members of fhe board who are in charge of various sporis, finances, and special funcfions. The officers of fhe G. A. A. Board are: presidenf, Rosemary Gaisbauerg vice- presidenf, Marianne Younghansg secrefary-+reas- urer, Paf Simondsg and recording secrefary, Irene Kruse. The ofher board members in charge of special acfivifies are: social chairman, Josephine Sfinsong W Club, Geri Wiles: minor sporfs, Janice Lewis: fieldball and soffball, Marfha Olsen, volleyball and soffball, Carol Morrow: and Rap-in-Wax, Karen Nelson. W Club Rewards 'Stars The girls W Club has fen members, all of whom are seniors. Geri Wiles is fhe represenfa- five for Washingfon and is in charge of fhe banquef which is held in fhe spring. Af fhis banquef fhe girls who have earned fhe required number of poinfs are awarded fheir W's and All-Cify Seals. Mrs. Ruby Gould is fhe advisor of fhe W Club. 3 Page Sixty-six I ROW I: G. Wiles, J. God- frey, C. Mauer, B, Poiar, M. Pope. ROW 2: M. Younghans, M. Weyandf, J. Troie, L. Lehman, D. Lindberg. 4 L , v f Q6 vs -.6 Y , V .ji YQ G.A.A. I 'Ith ROW I: M. McAIeese, S. Peler- son, E. Bailey, S. LaRue, G. Mayne, J. Sfrunfz. ROW 2: M. Longfin, J, Siinson, J. Kreyer, B. Driscoll, Y. Gerard, C. Kefschel, C. Morrow. ROW 3: G. Harring- fon, J, Syver+sen, M. Olsen, P. Simonds, K. Nelson, I. Kruse, J. Lewis. ROW I: C. Evans, J. Gibbons. K. Clark, C. Pafrin, C. Plafzer, L. Anderson, L. Girard, ROW 2: S. Lavalla, J. Wiplinger, P. Lund- blad, M, Muellner, D. Kirchgaffer, R. Muellner, L. Filzgerald, G. Schuh. ROW 3: C, Anderf, C. Kusferman, C. Schmidf, N. Dale- zal, P. Reilly, P. Havlish, R. Magnuson. G.A.A. 9th ROW I: D. Ehlerf, J. Burns, G. Younghans, J. Curfis, P. Bohdan, B. Lee. ROW 2: M. Reilly, J. Longlin, M. Rauen, J. Marchie, J. While, R, Hesse, A. EIIi. ROW 3: V. Wohlwend, L. Anderson, S. Anderson, B. Phillippi, N. Jahnlce, M. Krueger. ROW I: N. Chamberlin, E. Goschy, M. Finch, J. Pulver- macher, N. Bizialr, J. Sonia. ROW 2: M. Handf, D. Fudenberg, K. Budzynslri, T. Jacqueline, P. Alli- son, J. Schofl, S. Hruby, ROW 3: G. Ander+, K. Richards, J. Lange, S. Ferris, M. Weis, C. Gaisbauer, J. Jones. Page Sixty-seven I G.A.A. 'I0ih ROW I: M. Busse, J, Halhaway, D, Killen A. Worden. ROW 2: A. Spanbauer, B Tschida, S. Spiegelberg, R. Kunlz, M Wadell. ROW 3: M. Olsen, J. Heys, C G.A.A. Members Promote Murray, M. Koch, G. O'Brien, J. Maslel Sportsmanship The aim of 'rhe Girls Alhlefic Associa+ion is fo promofe ihe spiril' of 'l'rue sporlsmanship, good menial and physi-:al coordinalion, and feam worlr. Tournamenrs are played off in fieldball, volleyball, soflball, badminron, and fable fennis. Ofher individual sporls which rhe girls enioy are slca'ring, N hiking, bowling, and swimming. Mrs. Gould's Referees are, leif fo righlz J, Sfinson, E, Bailey, J. Sfrunlz, B. Driscall. J. Troie, C. Kefchel, M. Olsen, K. Nelson, P. Smonds. Page Sixty-eight ,,...--'- ' S55 A F' 55531. 5 'ggi :QS ' .S- . mf, 5? A H ,P za - if:-if. 'M Jie , 3 , l - .-gg? ' fig: sz 0 A In aggasa., J E :bm-win, A A , - Mx, v M ,335 . K sp, ,.X, ,E E R EE f -X, E. X BEHIND THE SCENE 's .i. K l A--:syn iq. ,mi 'EN '84 hi 1 X r.w A. ' f G' 4 11,2 , Q 5,515-ixvkt, ? 'V 'it Z s +'Y - . X ROW I: l. Danacek, L. Hardwick. ROW 2: R. Earley. K. Haskin, P. Forsberg, R. Bauman, S. Rossini. Cusfodians, Cafeteria Staff Are Vital Under fhe direcfion of Chief Engineer Ray acfivifies. Bauman, Washingfon High School's cusfodial sfaff The cafeferia sfaff serves affracfive and well- provides a comforfable and well-mainfained seH'ing balanced noon lunches fo sfudenfs, provides 'rempfing for sfudenfs and feachers. Besides keeping up 'rhe baked ifems and coffee for fhe new and popular building and grounds in a fine manner, fhe group also feachers' morning coffee break. D provides ifs services for affer-school and evening Leff fo righf: Mrs. P. Haider, Mrs. V. Rax, Mrs. A. Arnold, Mrs. V. Tarle. 0 Page Seventy Everyone in the Act Typical of Washing1'on's eH'or+ fo gel' everyone info 'lhe acl is lhe music cleparfmen+'s program which provides choruses and insfrumenial groups for all who are inferesfecl. From 'rop clown, Boys' Chorus, Girls' Chorus, Carolers, and Brass Secfion. Though noi' in public eye, groups are enriched by experience. A K ,fr 'WW 044. AW ff fav , 4 lf if-ff' 42' '1' ,fig lj ,I iffy--14 W Y ,uf 'wwf' 14014 Kg, aff nuff ,MW to Mgr W1 ,rfffifffff X ,Qi , fQ,frf'ZafL'L ,122 fd' Zu ff' mf! fl? A W C!! f Kd!! 011 I if Lac. ,J M,,!, f . 40? . Ljl 1 . -'fwL.ffffE:x,,f1-,,gQf7LN--' Seve 64399 'Y Al A . , . mag aff Ei 1- Q . ,, . Q3 XX 5 W-Q-vii Page Seventy-th ree Milf ff' ,111-4-f r--1-,l Dr d is Ended Even as fhe edifors and sfaff complefe ihis accoun+ of Washing+on's I954 drama of high school life new seH'ings and acfions are in +he making for fufure sfories. 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