Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1952 volume:

tDedication fte, the staff, hereby dedicate the I iking of U.H.S. to yon Seniors who are going out into the world in the near future. Ue publish this with the hope that in future years, you may look back into your high school days with the aid of this edition. Re also dedicate it to the rest of the student body, who will soon be able to enjoy the privileges of Seniors, and to the faculty for their untiring interest, patient understanding, and their strong belief in our future. Hoping to Lring fond remernurance and laughter, we proudly dedicate this book to you. Osdu ttiAMd WAUSA OSMOND C. W. Carlson Son, Firestone Store Tony's Meat Market K K Kleaners Lingren Hardware Implement Gamble Store WAUSA GAZETTE Berg's Grocery Farmer's Union Dr. R. E. Johnson Schultz's Service Station Cafe Lindstrom's Upholstering Painting Opal's Beauty Shop D. K. Peterson Lundberg Bild Wm. C. Johnson M M Motor Co. Mobil Tank Wagon Service Johnson's Mobil Service Royal's Cafe Council Oak Store Creutz Drug Store Surber's Cafe Commercial State Bank Dr. B. F. Johnson Coleson-Holmquist Lumber Co. Larson's Machine Shop Nelson Produce El Dorado Electric, Plumbing Heating Olsen Produce Wausa Hardware Furniture Wausa Hatchery Anderson's Grocery Ferris Produce Plog's Barber Shop Taves Farm Supply A. L. Nyquist Peters Electric, Plumbing Heating Wausa Lockers SIOUX CITY Fred W. Martens Olson Sporting Goods Violand Genelli Studios Sportsman's Inc., Sporting Goods NORFOLK Tom's Music House Osmond Oil Co. Farmer's Implement Thomsen Pool Hall Goiter's Store Lundstrom Motor Co. RANDOLPH Hi-Way Cafe Borst Bar CREIGHTON Saloum's Clothing Center Sandoz Jewelry Gift Store Wunderlich's Jewelry Drs. Wright Green Doerr's Garage Farm Supply George's Clothes Shop West-Foreman Lumber Co. Naperstek Motor Co. PLAINVIEW Saathoff Chevrolet Co. Jewell Furniture Drs. Johnson Kopp Ristow Furniture Sehnert's Bakery Plainview Florists Plainview Roller Rink BLOOMFIELD MONITOR The Palace Corner Drug Store Leo M. Wil liams M. L. Implement, Lamprecht Iseman Hardware Forler's Department Store Newton Brothers Bloomfield Hatchery The Clothes Shop Dr. F. J. Wolpert Anderson Funeral Home Schwartz Motor Co. Schrader Motor Co. Nel son Jewelry Matt's Toggery Mag neson RENO BERTSCH B.A.--Nebraska Wesleyan Science, History RICHARD E. JOHNSON B. A. - - Wayne State Teachers College M. A.--University of Nebraska Superintendent, Social Science MRS. NORMAN SWANSON B.A.--Nebraska Wesleyan Commercial, English JOANNE CLASSEN B. A. -- Hastings College English, Home Economic� MRS. FRED VORCE, JR. B. A.--York College Kindergarten, School Librarian Physical Education, Grade Music FRED VORCE, JR. B.S. in Education--York College Music. Mathematics, History KIETH V. TADLOCk B. A. -- Nebraska Weslevan Principal, Coach, Mathematics, Industrial Arts Carl Gustafson School Custodian MRS. RENO BERTSCH B.A. in Education-- Nebraska Wesleyan 5th ?jrd 6th Grgdes LOUISE DOCKEN Wayne State Teachers College 1st and 2nd Grades MRS. STEWART CHAMBERS State Teachers College JEAN HUNTER Wayne State Teachers College 7th and 8th Grades BOARD OF EDUCATION Milton Udd — President D. K. Peterson — Secretary D. C. Anderson — Treasurer Arnold Anderson Norris Nordstrom C. II. Larson CL £aeh at the JUvtt K-Past i i In September of 48 twenty-three ambitious young Freshmen came to start their High School careers in Wausa High. Those enrolled were Marilyn Anderson, Patricia Beecher, Norman Creutz, Lowell C. Erickson, Lowell R. Erickson, Marjorie Erickson, Lajean Larson, Dennis Lindquist, Douglas Lindquist, Lora Lee Lingren, Lorna Lou Lingren, Dean Linquist, Leigh Lorenson, Carol Moline, Geneva Newman, Elaine Olsen, Lynne Seagren, Marilyn Shallberg, Betty Somerfeld, Jerry Stasch, Willis Stenberg, Shirley Swanson, and Wayne Wrick. At the first meeting our class elected Norman Creutz, president; Marilyn Anderson, vice-president; Lajean Larson, secretary; Lowell R. Erickson, treasurer; Jerry Stasch, social chairman. Miss Alice lloskin was class sponsor. As Freshmen we held only one party, a scavenger hunt, which was held on November 12. The attendants to the Homecoming King and Queen were Geneva Newman and Norman Creutz. In the fall of '49 Gary Anderson joined our class making a total of twenty-four. At the first meeting of the year, Marilyn Anderson was elected president; Lynne Seagren, vice-president; Geneva Newman, treasurer; Lora Lee Lingren, social chairman. Mr. Kieth V. Tadlock was class sponsor. Marilyn Anderson and Lowell R. Erickson were elected for the Student Council. The candidates for King and Queen for the Sophomore year were Lorna Lou Lingren and Lowell R. Erickson. In the fall of 50 there were again twenty-four students. Jerry Stasch had moved to Iowa and Ruth Oesch came from Creighton keeping our number the same. The class officers were elected as follows; Douglas Lindquist, president; Geneva Newman, vice-president; Shirley Swanson, treasurer; Ruth Oesch, secretary. The class sponsors were Mrs. Norman Swanson and Miss Beth Murphy. This was a very busy and exciting year. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on the night of May 11, 1951, at 6:30 at the City Auditorium. The theme of the banquet was “Come to the Mardi Gras.” The Junior Class Play, “The Perfect Idiot,” was given on November 22, 1951, under the direction of Miss Mary Belle Samuelson. Those on the Student Council were Marilyn Anderson, Lajean Larson, Norman Creutz and Lowell R. Erickson. The candidates for Home- coming King and Queen were Lora Lee Lingren and Douglas Lindquist. On September 3, 1951, twenty-four “To Be Seniors ’ came back to register for their last year in High School. Ruth Oesch left to continue school at Creighton and Roland Begier enrolled from Liberty High. Some of them had quite a time trying to decide which subjects to take and which would be the best for them. When school began and it was time to elect class officers, the following were elected: Norman Creutz, president; Lorna Lou Lingren, vice-president; Patricia Beecher, secretary; Lora Lee Lingren, treasurer. The sponsors were Mr. Richard Johnson and Mr. Kieth Tadlock. Patricia Beecher, Shirley Swanson, Lowell C. Erickson, and Douglas Lindquist were elected to represent the Senior Class in the Student Council. All the Seniors had their pictures taken on October 22, 1951. They were taken by Voiland-Genelli Studios of Sioux City. On the night of May 9, 1952, the Juniors gave a banquet in honor of the Seniors. Baccalaureate Services were held on the 18th of May. The final get together of the Seniors was the Commencement program which was held on May 21, 1952. GARY ANDERSON Freshman year at Magnet High. Mixed Chorus 2—3; Boys Glee 2-3; “Tea House of Sing Lo” 3; Basketball 2-3-4; Utter 3; “Perfect Idiot” Cast 3. He is every other inch a gentleman. ” MARILYN ANDERSON Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Glee 1-2-3-4; Small Music Group 1— 2—3—4; “Tea House of Sing Lo” cast 3; “Tune In cast 4; Band 1—2—3—4; Student Director of Band 3; Girls’ Phys. Ed. 2- 3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Cheerleader 3; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; Cabinet Member 2-3; “Perfect Idiot” cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Class Vice-President 1; President 2; Girls State 3; Student Council 2-3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2. 44 As magic comes the music from her finger tips.” LOWELL R. ERICKSON Mixed Chorus 2-3—4; Boys’ Glee 1-2—3-4; Small Music Groups 3—4; “Tea House of Sing Lo” 3; “Tune In” cast 4; Band 1—2— 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3—4; Letter 2—3—4; Homecoming Candidate 2; “Perfect Idiot” cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Class Treasurer 1; Student Council 2—3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. “Aot much for height, but an all-round delight.” MARJORIE ERICKSON Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls Glee 1—2—3—4; Band 1—2—3—4; Pcd Club 1—2—3—4; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; “Perfect Idiot” crew 3; Viking Echo Staff 4; Librarian 3—4. 4tThere’s an extra sparkle on her left hand now.” PATRICIA BEECHER Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Glee 1-2-3-4; Small Music Groups 2-4; “Tune In” 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Teens 2-3-4; Deciam 1-2-3-4; “Perfect Idiot” cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff C'o-Editor 2nd Semester; Class Secretary 2—4; Office Assistant 2; Librarum 2—3; Student Council 4. “Here we see a maiden bright in lessons every one.” ROLAND BEGIER Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Years at Liberty High. “Just the sort of fellow you like to have around.” NORMAN CREUTZ Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Boys’ Glee 1-2-3-4; Small Music Groups 3—4; “Tea House of Sing Lo” 3; “Tune In” cast 4; Band 1—2—3— 4; Football 3—4; Letter 3—4; Basketball 1—2—3—4; Letter 2—3—4; Homecoming Candidate 1; Declam 1; Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Class President 1—4; Boys’ State 3; Student Council 2—3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. “ am not arguing with you — l m telling you.” LOWELL C. ERICKSON Football 2—3—4; Letter 2—3—4; Honorary Captain 4; Basketball 2—3—4; letter 3—4; Track 3; Letter 3; “Perfect Idiot” cast 3; Student Council 4; Homecoming King 4. t4He likes to like people, therefore people like him.” LAJEAN LARSON Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls Glee 1—2—3—4; Small Music Groups 1 —2—3—4; lea House of Sing Lo cast 3; “Tune In cast 4; Band 1—2—3—4; Girls Phys. Ed. 2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 2—3; Declam 1—2—3—4; One- Act Play 3; Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Ecbo Staff 4; Class Secretary 1; Office Assistant 4; Librarian 3—4; Student Council 3. Of all the noises, think music is the least disagreeable DOUGLAS LINDQUIST “Tea House of Sing U cast 3; “Tune In’ cast 4; Band 1—2—3— 4; Drum Major 3—4; Football 1—2—3—4; Letter 2—3—4; Basketball 1—2—3—4; Letter 3—4; Homecoming Candidate 3; Declam 2—3—4; “Perfect Idiot ' cast 3; Annual Staff 4; President Student Council 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. “The greatest advantage I know of being thought a wit by the world is that it gives one the greater freedom of playing the fool. DEAN LINQUIST Football 2-3-4; Utter 4; Basketball 1-2-3; Track 2; “Perfect Idiot' crew 3; Annual Staff 4. “That man’s silence is wonderful to listen to. DENNIS LINDQUIST Boys Glee 1—2; Band 1—2—3—4; Band Manager 4; Football 1—2— 3—4; Utter 2—3—4; Basketball 1—3—4; Utter 4; “Perfect Idiot cast 3; Office Assistant 2; One-act play 4. “Life is one long process of getting tired.” LORA IJEE LINGREN Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls Glee 1—2—3—4; Small Music Groups 1—2—3—4 “Tea House of Sin Lo Pianist 3;“Tune In Pianist 4; Band 1 — Z——4; Girls’ Phys. Ed. 2—3; Homecoming Candidate 3; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; Cheerleader I; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 1-2—3; Secretary 4; “Perfect Idiot' , Assistant Director 3; Annual Staff Co-Editor 4; Viking Echo Staff; Assistant Ed. 1st semester; Class Social Chairman 2; Treasurer 4. There are two things in this life for which we are never fully prepared — twins!” LORNA LOU LINGREN Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls Glee 1—2—3—4; Small Music Groups 1—2—3—4; “Tea House of Sing Lo ’ 3; “Tune In’ cast 4; Band 1—2—3—4; Girls’ Phys. Ed. 2—3; Homecoming Candidate 2; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; Cheerleader 1; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 1-2; Vice-President 3; President 4; “Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff Co-Editor 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Class Vice-President 4. Misfortune and twins never come singly. I£IGH LORENSON Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Boys Glee 1—2—3—4; “Tea House of Sing Lo 3; “Tune In’ 4; Small Music Groups 4; Basketball 1—2; “Perfect Idiot cast 3. ”A true friend is forever a friend. ’ CAROL MOLINE Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Glee 1-2-3-4; “Tea House of Sing Lo' 3; “Tune In’ 4; Girls Phys. Ed. 2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3- 4; Cheerleader 2—3—4; Y-Teens 2—3—4; Cabinet Member 4; One- act Plays 1; “Perfect Idiot ’ crew 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Office Assistant 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2. UOman’s influence is powerful — especially when she wants something.” ELAINE OLSEN Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls' Glee 1—2—3—4; lea Mouse of Sing Lo 3; Tune In 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pej Club 1-2-3-4; Y-Teens 1— 2—3—4; Cabinet Member 2; Declam 5—4; Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Office A ssistant 2— 3—4; Librarian 3. A sunny disposition to match her sunny hair. GENEVA NEWMAN Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls' Glee 1—2—3—4; lea House of Sing Lo 3; Tune In 4; Band 1-2-3-4; Girls’ Phys. Ed. 2-3-4; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; Cheerleader 2-4; Homecoming Candidate 1; President 3; Secretary-Treasurer 4; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 2-3; One-act Play 3; Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff Co-Editor 2nd Semester; Class Treas. 2; Vice-President 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2. “She s learned to say things with her eyes that others waste time putting into words. MARILYNSHALLBERG Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls' Glee 1—2—3—4; Small Music Groups 4; Tea House of Sing Lo 3; Band 1—2—3—4; Pep Club 1— 2—o— 4; Y-Teens 1-2-3-4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Perfect Idiot crew 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2. She may shock her elders, but never her classmates. LYNNE SEAGREN Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls’ Glee 1-2-3-4; Small Music Groups 1—2—4; Tea House of Sing Lo 3; Tune In 4; Band 1—2—3—4; Girls' Phys. Ed. 2; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 2; Vice-President 4; “Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff Editor 1st Semester; Class Vice-President 2; Librarian 3. A winning smile, a pleasant way, a kindly word for all. WILLIS STENBERG Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Boys' Glee 1—2—3—4; lea House of Sing Lo 3; Tune In 4; Band 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Perfect Idiot crew 3. My life is one big day-dream. BETTY SOMERFEIJ) Mixed Chorus 2—3—4; Girls' Glee 1—2—3—4; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; Y-Teens 1-2—3-4; Cabinet Member 4: Perfect Idiot crew 3; Viking Echo Staff 4. There s charming fun beneath her seeming quietness. SHIRIJCY SWANSON Mixed Chorus 1—2—3—4; Girls' Glee 1—2—3—4; Small Music Groups 1—2—3—4; Tea House of Sing Lo 3; Tune In cast 4; Pep Club 1—2—3—4; President 4; Y-Teens 1—2—3—4; Cabinet Member 1—2—3; One-act Plays 1—3—4; Perfect Idiot cast 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Class Treasurer 3; Office Assistant 4; Librarian 3; Student Council 4; Homecoming Queen 4. find that nonsense at times is refreshing.’ WAYNE WRICK Boys' Glee 1; Basketball 1; Perfect Idiot crew 3. e knows more than you think.' d £ach at the $utu%e One bright sunshiny morning in June, I decided to write a book! After scribbling ov$r four giant economy size sheets of typing paper, I decided I hadn't enough information on hand� It seemed to me that a long trip might help--besides, I wanted to take a vacation 1 packed my bags immediately and started out. By the time I got to Chicago, I was tired of traveling alone. Remembering Marilyn Shallberg's sense of humor and the fact that she had taken shorthand back in fcausa High, I decided that she would make an excellent traveling companion and secretary. I called her long distance at once. After much coaxing, she agreed to leave her job as secretary to the publisher of the NEW YORK TIMES, and I told her I would be in New York the next day and would see her then. It was almost noon so I went into a little tearoom called “Lynne’s Lunch Box. I was quite surprised to find that the charming and gracious hostess was Lynne Seagren, a former classmate. Lynne told me that once a week she broadcasts a television program from her tearoom. After a delicious luncheon, I boarded a plane for New York and arrived there late in the afternoon. I went at once to Marilyn's pent house apartment. While we were eating supper, Marilyn told me that Roland Begier had recently taken over Coney Island. We went out to Coney that evening and found Roland running a “souped-up roller coaster, which was his specialty. He offered us a free ride but we declined. I helped Marilyn pack the next morning and by noon we were ready to take off. We called the Anderson Cab Company--“All cabs equipped with swivel chairs --and in less time than you would believe possible, a cab careened around the corner and screeched to a stop in front of the building. As we climbed in we discovered that the driver was none other than Gary Anderson, formerly of Wausa High. We had only gone about a block when Marilyn groaned, “I wish I'd taken that roller coaster ride last night. Maybe I'd have gotten killed and I wouldn . have to go through this! A few minutes later there was a terrific crash--the Empire State Building now looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. As we climbed out of the wreckage, a hearse with yellow wheels and red sidewalls stopped behind us, and out jumped Wayne “Digger Wrick. He told us he was out looking for business, but since we were all alive he offered to take us the rest of the way to the airport. He put our bags in the front seat, Marilyn and I climbed in the back, and we started off. Pretty soon we went over a huge bump, then stopped- Marilyn and I couldn’t imagine what had happened until Wayne opened the door and shoved in a pedestrian. It seems he creates his business as he goes along. We were very happy when we reached the airport as the hearse was getting rather crowded. W'e said a hasty good-by to Wayne and rushed to our plane. A steward, who looked like a football player, showed us to our seats. We thought he looked very familiar, and as soon as the plane was in the air we called him over and asked him it he had ever been in Wausa. He told us tnat it was his home town and that his name was Lowell “Puff Erickson. Puff told us that his girl friend, a stewardess, was sick and that he was taking her place. We also learned from Puff that Norman Creutz was in Sing Sing--as a Warden, that is. (At least that's what Norman wrote his folks!) The plane arrived in London ahead oi schedule, and Marilyn and I decided to take in a concert yet that evening. You can imagine our surprise when we found that the program featured Lowell H. Erickson and his all girl orchestra. We enjoyed the concert very much and afterwards went back stage to talk to Lowell. We told him of the former classmates we had met and we asked him if he knew the whereabouts of any of the others. He told us that Lou was teaching home ec. in the military academy at West Point, and that Lee was a dietician in a hospital for mentally unbalanced cats. Our next stop was Sweden. We docked at Stockholm, and there to greet us was Marilyn Anderson, her clarinet, and the Sweet Swedes. Marilyn had heard that we were coming, so had brought her band down to welcome us. She invited us to be her guests during our stay in Sweden, and we spent several enjoyable days with her. We learned from Marilyn that Elaine Olsen was modeling fur coats in Siberia. From Sweden we went to France. One day as we were sight-seeing in Paris, we came upon a cafe called “The Viking.” Curious as to the reason for the Swedish name, we went inside. As the hostess came toward us we recognized her as Geneva Newman. Geneva told us that the number of old friends who had visited her cafe was amazing. She said that our former superintendent, Mr. Johnson--who, by the way, is now Secretary of the Navy--had stopped by just the week before. Dennis Lindquist had been there too. He had spent the last three years searching for a crack in the iron curtain. When Geneva talked to him, he was on his way back to the United States for a sledge hammer. He declared that if he couldn't find a crack in the iron curtain, he would make one! Taking up our travels again, we went to Italy. While touring there we met Betty Somerfeld. She was working for her masters degree in photography, and for her thesis she was searching for the answer to the age-old question, “What made Mona Lisa smile?” Uur next jaunt was a non-stop flight to China, We really got a bang out of our arrival there--Margie Erickson’s fire-cracker factory blew up just as we landed. We had quite a chat with Margie, It seems that fellow from Norfolk was really Chinese, and he and Margie had gotten married and moved to China soon after Margie’s graduation. From China we flew to Hawaii, where we landed amid such yelling as we hadn’t heard since the last basketball game of the season when we were seniors at WHS. An attendant informed us that all the noise was coming from a cheerleading school next to the airport, Marilyn and I decided to go over and have a look while waiting for the plane to re-fuel. We went to the main office where we found the name, K,V. Tad- lock, on the door. No one was in so we went out where the girls were practicing and, sure eno.ugh, there sat the former coach of the Wausa High Vikings, We didn’t aave much time to talk to Coach, but he did tell us that Willis Stenberg was manufacturing jeep rockets in Honolulu, As we began our flight back to the good old U.S.A., the stewardess turned on the plane’s television set. The program was a wrestling match with masked lady wrestlers. One of the wrestlers was singing while waiting for the bell. Her voice sounded strangely familiar, but we were still surprised when the wrestlers unmasked at the end of the match. The songstress was Lajean Larson! As soon as we landed in Los Angeles we went to the post-office, as we had asked to have all our mail forwarded to the West Coast, We gave our names to the clerk at the general delivery window and as he looked for our mail he asked if we weren’t from Wausa. Wh«n we said we were, he told us that ht was Leigh Lorenson, a former classmate. It seems the city of Los Angelet heard about Leigh’s post-office experience back in Wausa, We learned from Leigh that Douglas Lindquist was broadcasting kangaroo races in Australia, Leigh was busy so we collected our mail and left the building, Marilyn was very absorbed in a certain letter that she had received, and she ran right into a young Admiral of the Navy, As the Admiral helped Marilyn up, I recognized his shy smile as that of Dean Linquist, We didn’t stay long in California as we wanted to spend a week in Wausa before going back to work. On the plane as we were flying to Nebraska, we met Carol Moline, She told us that she had a television program and was singing and playing the guitar. Carol now has long blond hair. It seems she got a complex from that “poodle cut” she got back in '51, She told us she had become a blond because blond hair shows up better on television screens--but we wonder. We hardly recognized our old home town when we arrived there. It has become quite large since Shirley Swanson founded the Wausa Women’s College, We, of course, went to see Shirley, who is president of her college. As we talked over our high school days and the present status of all our classmates, we agreed that we were pretty proud of being alumnae of good old Wausa High! Patricia Beecher Marilyn Shallberg Smvuvl 3 ta NAME NICKNAME AMBITION HOW THEY KILL TIME CHARACTERISTIC Gary Anderson Rube Be superintendent of Wausa High Wandering around Long strides Marilyn Anderson Cleone To marry a millionaire No time to kill Musical ability Patricia Beecher Pat Scrub floors Doing her own cooking Brains Roland Begier Rollie To be a third Rudolph Valentino Making eyes Sideburns Norman Creutz Norm Run a cigar store Just talkin’ and laughin’ Glasses Lowell C. Erickson Puff Be a Supreme Court Judge Studying Athletic ability LoWell R. Erickson Little Lowell To be seven feet tall Talking to girls Butch haircut Marjorie Erickson Maggie Raise cats Gawking Dimples Lajean Larson Lars To sing with Mario Lanza Singing Jeanie with the light brown hail Dennis Lindquist Denny To be a minister Reading newspapers Baby-face Douglas Lindquist Doug Be a lady killer Going to school His way with girls Lora Lee Lingren Pinky To look like Lou Reading books Blonde hair, blue eyes Lorna Lou Lingren Red To look like Lee Writing letters Blonde hair, blue eyes Dean Linquist Link To quit blushing Giggling Shyness Leigh Lorenson Lover Boy To hum “Dear” Looking for a girl Freckles Carol Moline Mutt Learn to play an accordion Riding around in a Model A Poodle hair cut Geneva Newman Stina Be a gossip editor Not telling Saucy ways Elaine Olsen Lanic Run an old maids home Talking Tall stature Lynne Seagren Lynnie To write a book on “Writing Books” Riding the school bus Smiling Marilyn Shallberg Shab Be a brunette movie star Walking home Carefree ways Betty Somerfeld J ack To be famous Daydreaming Big green eyes Willis Stenberg Willy Get a new Ford Victoria Doing home work Seriousness Shirley Swanson Squirley Be a partner in the old maids’ home Hard to tell Studiousness Wayne Wrick Jesse Join Joey Chitwood’s Taking corners Comical faces Auto Dare-devils Sonia CicwA Will CARY ANDKRSON leaves his cold plated Ford to Merle Larson and his ever-present deck of cards to the Junior English Class in the nope that they will put it to as good use as he has. MARILYN ANDERSON bequeaths her rosy cheeks to Lois Hillberg and her loud telephone conversations to JaNelle Fink. PATRICIA BEECHER wills to Warren Monson her ability to get A's and her seat in front of Donnie Marlatt to Sonja Carlson. NORMAN CREUTZ wishes Rowan Nelson to have his cornet and place in band. His well-developed cranium he wills to DeMar Burns hoping he puts it to as good use as he himself did. MARJORIE ERICKSON wills her quick temper to LaVon Johnson and her diamond ring to all the WHS girls who wish they had one ROLAND BEGIER leaves his nickname to Terry Mainquist and his girlish figure to Rhoda Huh. LOWELL R. ERICKSON beaueatha to Julian Smith his way with girls. His ever-lasting jokes go to Delwyn Norman with the good wishes that he will add some new ones. LOWELL C. ERICKSON wishes Eldon Ellerbruch his athletic ability hoping that it will add much to the WHS glory. His bashfulness with girls he leaves with Dennis Hult. CAROL MOLINE leaves her poodle cut to Marlene Windell and her ability to acquire boy-friends to Barbara Anderson. ELAINE OLSEN leaves her tall stature to Warren Udd who could put it to a much better use than she. She leaves her worrying ways to Rodney Wilbeck. DOUGLAS LINDQUIST bequeaths his comical ways to Jerry Swanson with the hope that JerTy can use them well. His singing ability he wills to Wylie Burns. DENNIS LINDQUIST wishes David Nordstrom to have his size 13 basketball shoes and his colorful vocabulary is to go to Lorey Anderson. LEIGH LORENSON wishes Frank Olson to have his countless girl-friends and he leaves his car to anyone who can run out of gas more than he. GENEVA NEWMAN wills her place as cheerleader to anyone less peppy than she. She also leaves her expressive eyes to Gary F’uelberth. WILLIS STENBERG bequeaths his pick-up to Barbara Carlson and his devotion to one girl, to any boy who has more than three. BETTY SOMERFELD wills her supposedly quiet ways to Beverly Hanson and to Lois Norman she leaves her interest in Osmond with the best of luck. LORN A LOU LINGREN leaves her dimples to Garold Hagberg and her numerous boy-friends to Elda Lorenson with the wish that she will treat them as nicely as Lou did. LORA LEE LINGREN bequeaths her flute playing ability to anyone who wants it and her love of an argument to Celia Kumm. DEAN LINQUIST wishes to leave his quiet manners with Betty Surber and his bookkeeping ability to Junior Newman. WAYNE WRICK wills his cautious driving to Marlyn Carlson hoping he will use as many wheels going around corners as he did. He sadly leaves his night life to Arviaa Mattson. MARILYN SHALLBERG leaves to Joyce Norman her carefree ways and her interest in the navy to JoAnn Johnson. LYNNE SF AGRF N wills to Billy Eifert her good deportment with the knowledge that he will improve it and to Vonel Anderson she leaves her ability to get tilings done. SHIRLEY SWANSON wishes Dennys Herold to have her blushes and she leaves her basketball playing ability to Deanna Ayers. LAJEAN LARSON wills her dramatic airs to Ralph Prather and her ability to get along with the teachers to Connie Haley. THE SENIOR CLASS, as a final tribute to the underclassmen of WHS, will them their ninth periods knowing that they will use them to a good advantage; we also leave our old, torn and tattered books on the condition that you will diligently look for the missing pages. This will is done and sealed this twenty-first day of May, nineteen-hunared and fifty-two, in Wausa, Nebraska. IJJoajlshjl, Elbrus? Douglas appears to be saying, “I wuv a wabbit.” Lou, Lowell R., Marilyn, Norman, Shirley and Lowell C. seem to enjoy a lull in the practice. Perfert Jxiioi November 22, 1950 Margaret Tennyson Jackie Tennyson . . Rhodora.......... Roger Tennyson... Walter P. Latherby Daniel Tennyson . . Arthur Barnard . . . . Miss Baker....... Linda Barnard Jeannie Wilson Aloysius (Puff). .. Carla Carlson .... Dr. Von Barf..... Miss Booth....... A Policeman...... Student Director . . Director.......... Mother............. .Youngest Son ..... Maid............... Father............. Soap Manufacturer . . Young Genius ...... Principal.......... Teacher ........... Principal’s Daughter Jackie’s Girl...... Star Athlete ...... Puff’s Girl ....... Psychiatrist....... Newspaper Reporter. ............ Lynne Seagren ......Lowell R. Erickson ...........Geneva Newman .........Dennis Lindquist ........Douglas Lindquist ............ Norman Creutz ...........Leigh Lorenson ......... Lajean Larson ........Marilyn Anderson ...... Lorna Lou Lingren ......Lowell C. Erickson .........Shirley Swanson .............Elaine Olsen ..............Pat Beecher ............Gary Anderson .........Lora Lee Lingren Miss Mary Belle Samuelson What a huddle! Does Puff affect you that way, Shirley? Am I seeing double? Carol and Shab, as usual, have a lot to talk about. ■bhhhh Clark’s taking it easy. - the m° 1 coup' in t da� � d K'nny..',n . -S A“ r‘ght, I 'oui . dr c V It’s a good thing you don’t look like that all the time, Mr. Bertsch Connie — showing her usual pep. What a sweet smile, Connie! Looks like an interesting conversation. boy ' Are Lois and Connie too mean for vou, Warren? Why so glum, DaV? Why no quiet, Elda and Betty? fS|i „ . X� What s under that bench. Junior? tun! Fishing’s sure the hie, isn’t it Kenny? Naming UuieJ Yes, it’s Connie again! FIRST ROW: Ramona McConnell, Lois Hillberg, Lida Lorenson, Betty Surber, Joan Peterson, Barbara Linquist, Helen Dooley, Connie Haley. SECOND ROW: Reno Bertsch - sponsor, Gerald Norman, Rodney Wilbeck, Kenneth Plog. Lester Swanson, Julian Smith, DaVLee Johnson, Clark Peterson, Eldon Lllerbruch, Lowell Hanson, Mrs. Harry McKinsey - sponsor. THIRD ROW: Ralph Prather, Alfred Newman, Garold Hagberg, Roland Johnson, Vonnie Beaudette, Richard Oxley, Tom Nelson, Lorey Anderson, W arren Udd. Junior On September 3. 1951, twenty-six Juniors enrolled in Wausa High, with one new member, Richard Oxley. Elizabeth Oesch transferred to Creighton High and Violet Johnson left school, leaving the enrollment of the 1951 Junior Class at twenty-six. During the year Ramona McConnell, Helen Dooley, and Lowell Hanson discontinued their school work. The class officers were as follows: Gerald Norman, president; DaVLee Johnson, vice-president; Betty Surber, secretary; Richard Oxley, treasurer. Those elected to serve as members of the Student Council were Joan Peterson, Lois Hillberg, Clark Peterson, and Kenneth Plog. All of the Junior girls joined Pep Club and Y-Teens. The cheerleaders representing the class for the A-team squad were Connie Haley and Elda Lorenson. Ten of the Junior boys participated in Football and there was also a good representation in Basket- ball. Alfred Newman was student manager of the F'ootball team. In the second semester there were 5 girls and 6 boys from the class in the Mixed Chorus. Six of them played in Band. The Juniors presented their class play, “Finders Creepers”, on November 20. It was directed by Mr. Reno Bertsch. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Raynee Johnson, Barbara Carlson, rly Monson, Rosalie Newman, Joy Huh, Sterling SECOND ROW: Ramon Paustian, DeMar Burns, Rodi FIRST ROW: Robert Johnson, Warren Monson Beverly Monson Marh i, iiajucc j v iiliouii, uai uai a viaiiouu, M 1 T C ia Moline, Sterling Peterson, Melvin Jensen. ney Begier, Franklin Olson, Lauren Juracek, n Carlson, Malvern Seagren, Dennys Herold, Fred Vorce, Jr.--Sponsor. , Shirley Beecher, Yvonne Erickson, Celia Kui THIR$ ROW: Barbara Anderson Rhoda Hult, Wylie Burns, Jo Ann Johnson. imm, Joyce Norman, At W ansa High in September of 1951, twenty-six Sophomores enrolled. Newcomers to the class were Rodney Begier from Liberty High and Robert Johnson from McLean. (.lass officers elected were as follows: Malvern Seagren, president; Lauren Juracek, vice- president; Jo Ann Johnson, secretary; Franklin Olson, treasurer. Their sponsor was Mr. Fred Vorce, Jr. Student Council representatives were Barbara Carlson, Raynee Johnson, Rodney Begier, and Marlyn Carlson. All of the girls were members of the Y-Teens and the Pep Club. Cheerleaders from the Sopho- more class were Raynee Johnson and Rosalie Newman. All but two girls sang in Girls’ Glee Club and eight boys sang in Boys’ Chorus. Four Sopho- mores played in Band. All but two girls were in Physical Education. Three Sophomore boys were out for F ootball and and eight for Basketball. FIRST ROft: Lois Norman, Nellie Jean Smith, Sonja Carlson, Marlyn Lindblad, Marlene Ja.Aelle r ink. ' SECOND HOW: Beverly Hanson, Roger Anderson, Merle Larson, Hob Stromberg, Jerry S -riMDn o rS°?’ ?ary VUclber,h’ Arvida Mattson, Mrs. Norman Swanson--Sponsor. I IIKU HOW: LaVon Johnson, Terry Mainquist, David Nordstrom, Keith Jensen, Dale Dennis Huh, Delwyn Norman, Bill Lifert, Rowan Nelson, W indell, wanson, R osen. xe6Amen In the fall of 1951, twenty-three wide-eyed Freshmen enrolled in Wausa High School. At their first class meeting the Freshmen elected Terry Mainquist, president; Merle I,arson, vice-president; Arvida Mattson, secretary; Lois Norman, treasurer. Mrs. Norman Swanson was sponsor. Those elected for the Student Council were Sonja Carlson, Beverly Hanson David Nordstrom, and Roger Anderson. All of the Freshman girls were in Girls’ Glee Club, and eight of the Freshman boys participated in Boys’ Glee Club. Three of the Freshman boys were chosen to be in second-semester Chorus. All but two of the Freshman girls belonged to Pep Club, and JaNelle Fink and Beverly Hanson were their representatives as B-team cheerleaders. 1 he only Freshman boy who took part in F ootball was Dale Rosen, and all but two of the boys took part in Basketball. Fresh man Band members were as follows: Merle Larson, David Nordstrom, Dennis Hult, and Arvida Mattson. All of the Freshman girls were members of the Y-Teens. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Merle — we thought you played a baritone! Barb, don't spill that pop! Bev, don’t choke Raynee. Marlene and itosie have some big joke. fyiadeA In the autumn of 1951, one hundred fifteen pupils enrolled in the elementary grades of Wausa Public Schools. The enrollment of the grades was as follows: Kindergarten--eleven, First-- thirteen, Second--thirteen, Third--ten, Fourth--ten, Fifth--twelve, Sixth--sixteen, Seventh --thirteen, Eighth--seventeen. During the year five pupils took up residence elsewhere. These pupils were Dennis and Lauren Ekdahl, and Bonnie, Tommy and Brian Anderson. Eight new pupils joined our ranks, these being Harry, Jr.,. Leland, Eugene, and Darlene Taves, Marjorie and Owen Johnson, Patricia Burt, and Eva Ayers. The operetta, “Cowboys and Indians,” was given November 13, under the direction of Mrs. Fred Vorce, Jr. The Wausa pupils sold Christmas Seals and also contributed to the Infantile Paralysis F und. Those receiving promotion certificates to High School were James Elsberry, Del Rahe Rosen- bach, Doyle Newquist, Bill Loennig, Ilichard Gustafson, Lyle Shallberg, Floyd Hult, Harley New- man, Richard Juracek, Carole Plog, Joyce Mattson, Sharon Johnson, Dorene Shallberg, Deanna Nyman, Vendla Burns, Gordon Carlson and Mona Johnson. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Gordon Carlson, Janet Udd, Carol Thoms, Jo Ann Loennig, Connie Surber, Mardene Mord, Helen Helm, Deanna Olson, Mona Johnson, Louise Nelson, James THsberry SECOND ROW: Richard Juracek, Michael Ogden, Robert Fkdahl, Carole Flog, Joyce Mattso.., Sharon Johnson, Dorene Shallberg, Deanna Nyman, Vendla Burns, Bobby Fifert, Douglas Anderson, Miss Jean Hunter--teacher THIRD ROW: Del Rahe Rosenbach, Doyle Newquist, Jarold Moseman, John Swenson, Bill Loennig, Richard Gustafson, Lyle Shallberg, Floyd Hult, Harley Newman FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Donald Hoppe, Gary Custer, Roger Swanson, Mary Lou Johnson, Susan Nelson, Beverly Nelson, Robert Stallberg, John Hillberg, Jay Helm. SECOND ROW: L awney Hoppe, Karen Larson, Margaret Swenson, Bonnie Anderson, Carole Ander- son, Charles Rehan, Jon Phillips, Mrs. Reno Bertsch--teacher. THIRD ROW: Sharon Lindquist, Vicky Pearson, Donald Eifert, Patrick Haley, Richard Nelson, Richard Thorell, Bruce Bloomquist, Sheila Kirby, Karen Peterson. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES FIRST ROW: Adele Newquist, Marlyce Swanson, Evan Nordstrom, Betty Eifert, Glenda Juracek, Linda Ekdahl. SECOND ROW: Kay Maier, Eileen Surber, Anne Butler, Richard Larson, Geraldine Johnson, Marjorie Olson, Rolan Anderson. THIRD ROW: Duane Swanson, Roger Lindquist, Brian Anderson, Mark Mattson, Bruce Anderson, Richard Schultz, Mrs. Stewart Chambers--teacher. FIRST AND SECOND GRADES IRST HOW: Jeanette Udd, Sheryl Tadlock, Gaylon Peterson, Diane Lindquist, Jean Bryant, Va Noy Hull, Connie Olson, Allen Ziegenbein, SECOND ROW: Cheryl PJog, Sheryl Shalander, Rose Bloomquist, Perry Butler, Connie Lindblad, Kathy Kirby, Charles Johnson, Charles Larson, THIRD ROW: Miss Louise Docken--teacher, Tommy Ekdahl, Vance Newquist, Karen Anderson, Merwyn Carlson, Dennis Bryant, Ann Bryant, Lyman Anderson, Timmy Hoppe. KINDERGARTEN FIRST ROW: Karen Hull, Sharon Heckathorn, Cora Sue Hoppe, Janet Holm SECOND ROW: Mrs, Fred Vorce, Jr.--teacher, Gerald Claussen, Jimmy Randel Anderson, Tommy Anderson, John Bryant. |uist, churr, J anet Peterson. Charles Eifert, - Junior Newman Student Manager - Douglas Lindquist The “able-point-getter' Lowell C. Erickson Honorary Captain most valuable player DaVLee Johnson— He's happy about Causa’s successful season! Qtidivan QlimpAeA The VNausa High School football team had its most successful season in many years, winning six of eight games. The team tied for second place with Wayne Prep in the Com- tassel Conference standings with four wins and two losses. They were undefeated on their home field. These Seniors played their final game for the Vikings this fail: Douglas Lindquist, Dean Linquist, Dennis Lindquist, Norman Creutz, and Lowell C. Erickson. Other lettermen were as follows: DaVLee Johnson, Kenneth Plog, Frank Olson, Vonnie Beaudette, Dennys llerold, and Dale Rosen. Lowell C. Erickson scored 15 touchdowns and 1 point after touchdown for a total of 91 points to lead the team scoring. Following closely was Douglas Lindquist who scored 13 touchdowns and 9 extra points for a total of 87 points. Vonnie Beaudette scored 5 touch- downs and 1 extra point for a total of 31 points. Lowell C. Erickson and Douglas Lindquist received “Star of the Week cards from the OMAHA WORLD HERALD for their play in the Wayne Prep and Osmond games, respectively. At the end of the season Lowell C. Erickson, a three-year letterman, was elected the most valuable player and honorary captain of the team. SCORES Wausa - - 32 Wausa - - 49 Wausa - - 14 Wausa - - 12 Wausa - - 33 Wausa - - 32 Wausa - - 27 Wausa - - 30 NON-CONFERENCE Niobrara - - 6 Verdigre - - 27 CONFERENCE ......................Newcastle - - 20 ........................Coleridge - - 48 ........................Wayne Prep - 27 . ......................Osmond - - 8 ........................Crofton - - 14 ................ Winside - - 8 Norman Lreutz Vonnie Beaudette Our quarterback...a fine signal caller. A steady improving playrr. Dennis Lindquist Frank Olson The season wasn't as bad as that! A 7UI I ployer wh° holds down his position excellently. 3taetba£l S quad FIRST ROW: DaYI.ee Johnson, Douglas Lindquist, Dean Linquist, Norman Creutz, Dennis Lindquist, I .owe 11 C. Erickson, kieth Tadlock--coach. SECOND ROW: Tom Nelson, Roland Johnson, Ramon Paustian, Kenneth Plog, Frank Olson, Vonnie Beaudette, Dennys Herald, Dale Rosen, Ralph Prather, Alfred Newman, Jr.--student manager. Came captain Creutz in before game conference of Niobrara game. Another basket for tlausa in Niobrara game. Jump, Lowell! Niobrara game. DaVLee Kieth V. Anderson, Mainquist. dauvt The Wausa High School Basketball team completed the season with a record of 9 wins and 10 losses. The regular season ended with a record of 8 wins and 8 losses. The team placed third in Corntassel Conference standings with 4 wins and 2 losses. Lettermen for the year were as follows: Seniors — Norman Creutz, Lowell K. Erickson, Lowell C. Erickson, Douglas Lindquist and Dennis Lindquist. Juniors - Vonme Beaudette, Junior Newman, and DaVLee Johnson. Sophomore - Frank Olson. Norman Creutz led the scoring column with a total of 216 points. Lowell R. Erickson was second with 214 points. Douglas Lindquist followed with 117 and Frank Olson w’ith 106. In the Knox County Tournament at Hartington the Vikings won in the first round from Center by a score of 38-23 but lost to Bloomfield, the champion, in the semi-finals 3—32. In the District Class C Tournament at Bloomfield the Vikings lost in an overtime to Coleridge 48—46 in the first round. Norman Creutz received honorable mention on the all- tournament team. At the end of the season Lowell R. Erickson, a three-year letterman, was elected honorary captain. SCORES Wausa — 28 Plainv iew Wausa — 16 Bloomfield Wausa — 27 Wakefield ftausa — 23 Hartington Wausa — 55 Osmond Wausa - 43 - (Two overtimes) Holy Trinity Wausa — 42 Crofton Wausa — 47 Coleridge Wausa — 27 W inside Wausa — 63 Randolph Wausa — 51 Wayne Prep Wausa — 65 Newcastle Wausa — 48 Concord Wausa — 53 Coleridge Wausa — 56 N iobrara Wausa — 56 Osmond KNOX COUNTY TOURNAMENT Wausa — 38 Center Wausa — 32 Bloomfield DISTRICT CLASS C TOURNAMENT Wausa — 46 - (Overtime) Coleridge - 64 - 36 - 55 - 60 - 28 - 45 - 37 - 43 - 56 - 26 - 53 - 47 - 43 - 59 - 54 - 40 - 23 - 73 - 48 . ior aCo t Marne - camina Freshman and Sophomore Attendants JaNelle, Terry, Yvonne, Malvern Kausa High School held its 1952 Home-coming on Friday evening, February 22. The Home-coming ceremony was held between the first and second team games which were played with the annual rival, Osmond. Mr. Johnson, before a large audience, announced that Shirley Swanson, a Senior, had been chosen Queen and Lowell C. Erickson, also a Senior, had been chosen King. The King and Queen were crowned by Douglas Lindquist, Student Council president. They received gifts from the High School which were silver bracelets inscribed, “Queen 1952“ and “King 1952“. Attendants to the Home-coming royalty were Connie Haley and Gerald Norman from the Junior Class, Y vonne Erickson and Malvern Seagren from the Sophomore Class, and JaNelle Fink and Terry Mainquist from the Freshman Class. The crowns and gifts were carried by Norman Creutz and Junior Newman. After the crowning ot the King and Queen, Marilyn Anderson and Lowell R. Erickson sang, “One Kiss. Members of the Viking Pep Club presented a series of drills and school yells prior to the re- cession of the royal party. The Viking Pep Club and their adviser, Mr. Vorce, were in charge of Home-coming. The stage was decorated in purple, gold, and white. Purple and gold streamers formed u background for the decorated chairs of the King and Queen, while the candidates stood before white streamers. A large replica of a Viking was hung above the center of the stage. The Vikings went all out to win their Home-coming game 56—40 from the Osmond IIigh Tigers. FIRST ROW: Carol Moline, Elda Lorenson, Mr. Vorce--adviser, Connie Haley, Geneva Newman. SECOND ROW: Shirley Swanson, Elaine Olsen, Lorna Lou Lingren, Marilyn Anderson, Raynee Johnson, JaNelle Fink, Rosalee Newman, Beverlv Hanson, Hetty Surber, Barbara Carlson, Marcia Moline, Beverly Monson. THIRD ROW: Joan Peterson, Lora Lee Lingren, Lynne Seagren, Sonja Carlson, Marlyn Lindblad, Rhoda Hull, Pat Beecher, Lois Hillberg, Shirley Beecher, Marjorie Erickson, Marilyn Shall berg, Lajean Larson. FOURTH ROW: Joyce Norman, Barbara Linquist, Joy Hull, Yvonne Ericsson, Betty Somerfeld, Celia Kurnm, Wylie Burns, JoAnn Johnson, Arvida Mattson, Barbara Anderson, Lois Norman, Nellie Smith. tPep Q£u The Pep Club is an organized group of girls who support our athletic teams by attendance, loyalty, and school spirit. The Pep Club was re-organized in the fall of ’51 with Mr. Vorce as our adviser. The officers were as follows: Shirley Swanson, president; Connie Haley, vice-president; Geneva Newman, secretary-treasurer. Several members were appointed to serve as chairmen of special committees. The Pep Club chose outfits of purple skirts with gold coat sweaters. The B-team and A-team cheer- leaders'outfits consisted of purple skirts and gold bat-wing sweaters and purple sailor outfits, respectively. There was a pep rally held before each athletic contest. To raise money the Pep Club sold refreshments at most of the football and basketball games. The Pep Club had the responsibility of making Homecoming a success. It was held February 22. A-team cheerleaders: Carol, Elda, Connie, Geneva. B-team cheerleaders: Raynee, JaNelle, Rosalee, Beverly. Vxtccd CUtiuitiea Chorus members had a busy year in vocal activities under the able direction of Mr Fred Vorce, Jr. Chorus activities were divided into Mixed Chorus, Boys Glee, Girls' Glee and small groups- The small groups were composed of the Girls’ Quartet, Boys’ Quartets, Girls’ Sextet, and Double Octet. Those participating in the small groups were Marilyn Anderson, Shirley Swanson, Lora Lee Lingren, Connie Haley, Lajean Larson, Loma Lou Lingren, Marilyn Shallberg, Betty Surber, Warren Udd, Lorey Anderson, Garold Hagberg, Norman Creutz, Lowell R. Erickson, Kenneth Plog, Leigh Lorenson, DaVLee Johnson, Wylie Burns. Arvida Mattson, Rosalee Newman, Barbara Carlson, Barbara Anderson, and JoAnn Johnson. Ine Mixed Chorus, together with the special groups, gave an inspiring Christmas Vocal Concert with tableau on December 16. After Christmas vacation, work began on an operetta, “Tune In,” which was given February 8. A spring musical, prior to the contest at Wayne, was held. The vocal groups partici- pated in the Knox County Clinic at Creighton, the District Music Contest at Wayne and the Clinic at Randolph. Mixed QJhmut FIRST ROW: Marilyn Anderson, Geneva Newman, Connie Haley, Lora Lee Lingren, Rosalee Newman, Raynee Johnson, Lois Hillberg, Lorna Lou Lingren, Marilyn Shallberg, Elda Lorenson, Carol Moline, Sonja Carlson. SECOND ROW: Barbara Carlson, Joan Peterson, Shirley Swanson, Wylie Burns, Arvida Mattson, Pat Beecher, Lynne Seagren, Elaine Olsen, Betty Surber, JoAnn Johnson, Lajean I .arson, Barbara Anderson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Vorce--Director, Bob Johnson, Warren Udd, Merle Larson, Gerald Norman, Frank Olson, Lauren Juracek, Willis Stenberg, Malvern Seagren, Lester Swanson, Richard Oxley. FOURTH ROW: Terry Mainquist, Dennis Hult, Lorey Anderson, Kenneth Plog, Lowell R. Erickson, Norman Creutz, Garold llagberg, DaVLee Johnson, Leigh Lorenson, DeMar Burns. FIRST ROW: Marjorie Frickson, Lois Hillberg, Connie Haley, Elda Lorenson, Marcia Moline, Carol Moline, Marilyn Shall berg, Lajean Larson, Lynne Seagren, Lois Norman, Nellie Smith, Joy Huh- SECOND ROW: JaNelfe Fink, Marlyn Lindblad, Barbara Carlson, Geneva Newman, Beverly Monson, Arvida Mattson, Mr. Vorce--director, Joan Peterson, Shirley Beecher, Beverly Hanson, Raynee Johnson, Barbara Lin- quist, Joyce Norman, Sonja Carlson- THIRD ROW: Barbara Anderson, Marlene Windell, Rosalee Newman, Wylie Burns, JoAnn Johnson, Shirley Swanson, Elaine Olsen, Pat Beecher, Betty Somerfeld, Betiy Surber, Lora Lee Lingren, Lorna Lou Lingren, Marilyn Anderson- Q e Qhitu HRS I ROW: Elaine Olsen, Rowan Nelson, Terry Mainauist, David Nordstrom, Dennis Hull, Gerald Norman, Lester Swanson, Leigh Lorenson, Dennys flerold, Keith Jensen, Mr- Vorce--director- SECOND ROW: LaVon Johnson, Robert Johnson, Warren Udd, Melvin Jensen, Lowell R- Erickson, Lorey Anderson, Marlyn Carlson, Garold Ilagberg, Lauren Juracek, Willis Stenberg, Malvern Seagren- THIRD ROW: Rodney Wilbeck, Vonel Anderson, Cary Fuelberth, Roger Anderson, Kenneth Plog, Merle Larson, Norman Creutz rrank Olson, DaVLee Johnson, Richard Oxley, DeMar Burns- 3iutte Jn Malvern, Frank, Willis, and l auren didn't miss their cues! A two-act operetta, “Tune In ’, was presented to the public February 8, 1952, bv the Mixed Chorus of Wausa High School. The production was directed by Fred Vorce, Jr. and accompanist was Lora Lee Lingren. The entire operetta was based on the activities of Radio Station WTNT and the problems involved in putting a new program on the air. Due to the illness of Shirley Swanson, Connie Haley as understudy took her part in the performance of the operetta. A chorus of 35 students participated in the production besides the following lead characters: Kasper Kroggins, the Codfish King............DAVIXE JOHNSON Mrs. Kroggins, his ambitious wife.......... IA JEAN I.ARSON Jean Kroggins, their daughter..........LORNA LOU LINGREN Joe Brown, owner of Radio Station WTNT. . . . NORMAN CREUTZ Jerry Kennedy, advertising manager of the Kroggins Kippered Kodfish Co.................LOWEIX R. ERICKSON Tilly, Sister...............................BARBARA CARLSON Milly, team of...............................CONNIE HALEY Billy, WTNT..................................BETTY SURBER “Dynamo Dave,Production mgr. atWTNT DOUGLAS LINDQUIST Mitxi, switchboard operator at WTNT. . . . MARILYN ANDERSON Bob, engineer in charge of the control room . . . KENNETH PLOG J. Bottomley-Binks, an announcer at WTNT . .LOREY ANDERSON Archibald Throckmorton, who would like to see Mr. Brown ................................RODNEY WILBECK Lysander Phipps, a theatrical producer .... LEIGH LORENSON Stage Manager............................................DENNIS LINDQUIST The accompanist — Lee Tillie, Millie, and Bilhe Barbara C., Connie, and Betty Small QwivpA Llouble Octet Girls’ S„r, Ar''ida, FIRST ROW: Betty Surber—majorette, Douglas Lindquist—drum major� SECOND ROW: Carol Thoms, Marilyn Anderson, Louise Nelson, Lajean Larson, Connie Haley, James E Is berry, Jon Phillips, Merle Larson, Kenneth Plog. THIRD ROW: Margaret Swenson, Marjorie Erickson, Janet Udd, Sharon Lindquist, Terry Mainquist, Marlyn Carlson, Douglas Anderson, DeMar Burns, Marilyn Shallberg. FOUR IH ROW: Mona Johnson, Hosalee Newman, Lynne Seagren, Geneva Newman, Arvida Mattson, Eldon Ellerbruch, Rowan Nelson, Lowell R. Erickson, Carole Plog. FIFTH ROW: Lorna Lou Lingren, John Swenson, Shirley Swan- son, Joan Peterson, Shirley Beecher, Dennys Herold, Norman Creutz, Robert Ekdahl, Dennis Hull, Lyle Shallberg� SIXTH ROW: Lora Lee Lingren, Joyce Mattson, Garold Hagberg, Patricia Beecher, Elaine Olsen, Dennis Lindquist, DaVLee Johnson, Harley Newman, David Nordstrom, Rodney Wilbeck, Mr. Vorce—director. W.auda {Band The Wausa High School Band had another successful year under the direction of Fred Vorce, Jr. In the fall of 1951 the Band period was devoted to organizing a Marching Band. The Marching Band became very active by taking part in Wayne State Homecoming in Wayne and Hallowesta in Norfolk. The Concert Band gave their first performance December 7. Several soloists and small groups partici- pated in this. A Pep Band composed of voluntary band members was seen several times at our basketball games. The Concert Band participated in the Spring Musical April 4 and entered the District Music Contest on April 19. Some of the band members were cnosen to attend the Knox County Clinic in Creighton, which was held March 27. BAND OFFICERS DOUGLAS LINDQUIST...........................Drum Major BETTY SURBER.................................Majorette DENNIS LINDQUIST..........................Band Manager CONNIE HALEY.................................Librarian JOAN PETERSON................................Librarian FIRST ROW: Connie lialey, Barbara Carlson, Lois Hillberg, Carol Moline, Lorna Lou Lingren, Mrs. Norman Swanson--sponsor, Lora Lee Lingren, Lynne .Seagren, Petty Somerfeld, liaynee Johnson, Klda Lore ns on. SLCON13 ROW: Helen Dooley, Ja.Nelle Kink. Marlyn I.indblad, Marilyn Shallberg, Geneva . ewman, Arvida .lattson, Marcia Moline, Beverly Mon son, Joan Peterson, Shirley Beecher, Barbara Linquist, Joyce Norman, Sonja Carlson, Lajean Larson, Celia kumm, Marjorie Krickson. THIRD ROW • Ramona McConnell, Barbara Anderson, Marlene Windell, Rosalee Newman, Wylie Bums, JoAnn Johnson S.urley Swanson, Llaine Olsen, Patricia Beecher, Betty Surber, Beverly Hanson, Rhoda Hull, Yvonne Lnckson, Nellie Smith, Joy Hull, Lois Norman, Marilyn Anderson. The Y-Teens is a club organized to help all girls socially and spiritually. It was reorganized in September of 1951 with Mrs. Norman Swanson as our adviser. The officers elected were as follows: Lorna Lou Lingren, president; Lynne Seagren, vice-president; Lora Lee Lingren, secretary; Lois Hillberg, treasurer. The cabinet officers were elected also. Lach member was then placed on a committee under each cabinet head. The Y-Teens held their meetings every other week on Thursday afternoons in the school gym. An interesting program was presented each time. Sixteen Y-Teen members attended the District Y’-Teen con- ference at Oakland in the fall. The Y-Teens helped the community in several projects, which were collecting money for the March of Dimes and Red Cross Drive. Several parties were held during the year, all of which were greatly enjoyed. A membership drive entitled, “Round-lip of All Future V-Teens,” was held in the fall. The Woman’s Club entertained the Y-Teens at a Christmas party. Heart Sister Week was observed during Valentine week. A tea was given in the spring for the mothers and the graduating seniors. FIRST ROW: Joan Peterson, Clark Peterson, Kenneth Plog, Shirley Swanson, Patricia Beecher, Douglas Lindquist, Lowell C. Lrickson, Lois Hillberg. SECOND ROW: Raynee Johnson, Barbara Carlson, David Nordstrom, Roger Anderson, Marlyn Carlson, Rodney Begier, Beverly Hanson, Sonja Carlson. The Student Council of Wausa High School was again reorganized shortly after the 1951-52 school term began. Each class elected four members, two boys and two girls, to represent their class in this student organization. At the first meeting Douglas Lindquist was elected president of the Student Council and Joan Peterson was elected secretary. Some of the functions of this organization were to plan all the school parties during the year, special events, take charge and plan the monthly convocation services, and help administer a form of student government. Any problem or question arising from a student or faculty member was brought to the at- tention of the Student Council. Enjoying a movie at Convocation. Officers: Doug and Joan FIHST ROW: Yvonne Erickson, Rhoda Hult, Wylie Burns, Barbara Linguist, Celia Kumm, Betty Surber, JoAnn Johnson, Arvida Mattson, Shirley Swanson, Beverly Hanson, Sonja Carlson, Geneva Newman, Marcia Moline, Beverly Monson, Marlene Windell, Nellie Smith, Rosalee Newman, Barbara Carlson. SLCOND ROW: Joy Hull, Elda Lorenson, Raynee Johnson, Deanna Ayers, Mrs. Vorce--eirIs’ athletic director, Connie Haley, Barbara Anderson, JaNelle Fink, Marlyn Lindblad, Lois Norman, Carol Moline, Marilyn Anderson. Qvt£ Sifl Mcat'flducatim Thirty girls enrolled in “Phys-Ld” class under the direction of Mrs. Fred Vorce, Jr. They met on Tuesday and Friday of each week. A sport was added this year which was new to all of the girls. This sport, tumbling, was enjoyed. They also participated in softball and basketball. At the end of the basketball season, a round-robin tournament was held with each class taking part. Three of the “Phys-Ed” girls play a fast came of basketball. Honor Students At.Wausa Listed Vifiin Staff a Cs WAUSA. Neb. DNS—The W High Sohcx)l honor roll for the semester and The thiid six- period has been announce Supt. Richard E. Johnson- follows: Semester--- All As Patricia Beecher Norman Creutz. seniors; Lois berg and Kenneth Plog. jun- Malvern Seagren. sophom Arvida Mattson and Lois Non freshmen. All As or Bs—Marilyn Andei Lowell R. Erickson, La Jean son, Dean Linquist, lx u Lin Lee Lingren. Lynne Se Shirk;. Swanson, seniors; dBfman, junior; Franklin Lauren Juracek. M rlyn Ridney Beger. Barbara Ande and Marcia Moline, Dennis Hult and Terry freshmen. Third six weeks— All As-Norman Creutz, se Lois Hillbcrg and Kenneth Juniors; Lois Norman, fresh All As and Bs -Marilyn Ar son, Patricia Beecher. Lowel Erickson. Dean Linquist, Lou gren, Lee Lingren. Geneva 1 man. Lynne Seagr n Q ' Swanson, seniors; Ger$ f • I 41 a - —-yg if? • Junior; Jo Ann Johntl Qftfp I TAWfl lirPPTS Miss frothy I Carlson. Rodney Begier Y-Teen activities 1 Moline, sophmoi s 1 . Ai. A A., wili be guest • s “ ’ Santa At Auditorium� ' ”™® ?1 ing on Wednesda “:------------_ 3.30 p. m. Lou I Courses , ,lha; ujll ' °ld pieman. Santa y.Teen presldent offered in high 'ai's' a d Ws annual visit to man swails0n is Wausa kiddies a the community Membership in th FIRST ROW: I .a Jean Larson, Carol Moline, Shirley Swanson, Marilyn Anderson, Lora Lee Lingren, Lorna Lou Lingren. SECOND ROW: Elaine Olsen, Douglas Lindquist, Norman Creutz, Lynne Seagren, Geneva Newman, Patricia Beecher, Dean Linquist, Lowell R. Erickson. men. All Bs—Connie Hale in high 5 second semester rgraphy for fresh- 1 ultorium Wednesday evening of organization is 4. lern Problems for . .N NU.r,‘ A large crowd of happy high school are eli and parents were pres- bership in this org ation Held . , Santa and to enjoy has as its purpos lem was the speak- ’s high school con- tev. J. S. Swenson school convocation. r education topics ) the high school luring their convo- youngsters ent to gre :h? delightful program which pre- moral, social, an - appearance. Attendance growth and develoi • as held to a mere capacity crowd school girls. The Wausa Womens •iead r f the u.s_a| “packed club is the sponsoring organiza- ’Sl” because of .•-eatening tion for the local Y-Teen group. ' Vhcr conditions. Co-Editors.......LORA LEE LINGREN LORNA LOU LINGREN Activity Editor....SHIRLEY SWANSON Senior Editors..........LYNNE SEAGREN CAROL MOLINE Junior Editor.....MARILYN ANDERSON Sophomore Editor . . PATRICIA BEECHER Freshman Editor.........LAJEAN LARSON Grade Editor...................GENEVA NEWMAN Art Editor..............ELAINE OLSEN Sports Editor . . . .LOWELL R. ERICKSON Business Manager . . . . NORMAN CREUTZ Asst. Bus. Mgrs..................DEAN LINQUIST DOUGLAS LINDQUIST A ’Woody Woodpecker’ film wa; itions are the re- Men shown, followed by the sel- ttii-jttiirient rmmcii lection “Carol of the Bells”, suns Wau- I night victories. Winside. winners of 18 games this season, clinched the title by drubbing Osmond here, 68 to 34 Wayne Prep won its final game cment. istmas is was .v; N Quartet Visits Osmond The Wausa High School girls’ tom Crofton by a decisive 60 to quartet Tuesday night journeyed ,margin. to Osmond to present two courtesy ni...ne.j to n„mLorc Dlayed last week was unreported numbers at. the Osmond Clinic here. That was the Crofton-Xew- concert. The girls sang “Ten castle tilt. In the current stond- Little Indians” and “Skip To My ings the two teams are tied for n Lou” and were accompanied by [fifth place with one victory and •0 Mr. Vorce. Those making the trip Jour losses each. The winner of , and attending the banquet pre- their «ame ia now in fifth place, of! vious to the concert were, Marilyn , , OUgnly Anderson T,p TJnsrren f ii Tin In the only remaining confero would if Fame Osmond will travel to W gren, La Jean Larson, and r - -«-� - ....... jea to been ind Mrs. Fred Vorce, Jr. Vorce, Public Assembly Program conference I |H H at sa Friday night to take part in the I Vikings’ homecoming festivities. iThe outcome will not affect the An assembly program, hereV iRS dfiS Atomic Energy in Your Future no hiRh(,r. Osmond will cZr j will be presented by Mr. Orville A. finish last or be tied for sixth. de- Roberts of the University of Kan- STANDINGS sas. The National University Ex- tension Division and the U. S. The business managers ready to take off. 1.UWLU XV. iwivaovii, WVIUVxo school I arsing pres- Atomic Energy Commission have r the lactivelY cooperated in the develop- ed to ment °f this program. The pro- 1 Mr Rram be al the citY auditor- ium at B:00 P. M. on January 29:h. -The nnblic is invited. (Winside ............6 Wayne Prep ..........3 1 Wausa .............. 3 2 .60C Coleridge ........ 2 4 .33; ♦Crofton ............1 4 .20 ♦Newcastle ..........1 4 .20( Osmond ..............1 4 J20( (♦1 Game unreported. The Uausa High publication class started editing a school paper for the first time this year. The Wausa High news has always been printed in the WAUSA GAZETTE before this. The paper comes out every two weeks. At the first meeting it was decided to call the paper, “The Viking Echo.” Lynne Seagrcn was elected first semester editor and I.ora Lee Lingren was elected assistant editor. At mid-year, new editors were chosen. Patricia Beecher and Geneva Newman be- came our second semester co-editors. rce, Jr., head of Department, will m. juniors—Connie Haley and Gerald f Split Bill ♦Norman; sophomores—Yvonne a a ri • Erickson and Malvern Seagrcn; if f STT1 Otlfl F Tl freshmen-JaNelle Fink and Ter- 1 1 I. ry Mainquist. ----- Arrangements for the event are Wausa high school Vikings in charge of the Vikingettes, hailded Osmond a 55-28 defeat )eciamatory — One-ActVpiay there Friday night, Dec. 21st, in Trout The local declamatory Contes'0801011 3’5 annual homecoming bio of 1 be held on Tuesday eveningKame- .rch 4 at 8:00 p. m. in the city Wausa had no trouble master- £ • iitorium. Six humorous reading Osmond in the cage contest, W|ng fs will be presented and fiv cinching the game with a torrid sh( imatic readings will be given28-point third quarter. Lowell R. first e one-act play, a comedy-dra-Erickson paced the winners with ter bj . entitled “My Late Espouse 22 points, while Rodney Hanson, safety int” by Frank Durham will com-Osmond freshman, scored 17 of his k te the evening’s program. Mem team’s points. It was Wausa •s of the cast for :he one-aclhird victory in nine homecoming ail(1 y are: Shirley Swanson. Bar-games between the two schools, count a Carlson. Dennis Lindquist The score by quarters, Wausa O d Robert Johnson. leading all the way: 8-4, 11-8, they 44-16. 55-28. [’reu Osmond's reserves wron the pre- }n ® llminary game, 30-18. coronation of the home- jrop queen. Miss Violet Klut- $ ______ man, provided elaborate ceremon- first , _ .ies. She was introduced by Supt. bacy he Vikings varsity and l. E. Nelson, who also welcomed a r rt cage quints broke even n Wausa g g and alumni. ' k mt play losing two games to WaU5a,s next game ls with Holy v’ Trinity of Hartington, a°dTr!nitv Hartington, there, on Fri - conv a, Neb. — DNS ikings, paced by ing spree by I rolled past the a score of 32 ght.' it . played at Wat aying conditions eld, was staged n future on a mud e poor footing, L ?s broke away t «1 a Creutz fourt e end zone with r ccount for a nothe in the first ded from the Ti ker and threw tc he end zone for ti ore. Early in the Lindquist broke eft end. and with c key block, we the tally. He als point on a duplic; second quarter L ht in his own er aty, when a hand- temporarily fumbled, and took fire from this to set plays after they got their h the bail, on a 24-yard Sch pass. The Osmond sextet car • strong after the half and n the Vikings 5 before Wauf Wausa, Neb. —DNS— The Vlk- hold them. Lindquist tht tal solos and ill- ln8 of Wausa closed their foot- barked on a 55-yard jaunt ? as well as sever- ba season Friday bight with a 3 bo broke over ccr Domilnr hflnH 8 victory over Wlnslde to move (.ut to left sideline to pup r oana se- into a tie with Wayne Prep for sec- th . secondary. odd place in the final standings ‘ few minutes later it w of the Corntaaael conference. Lindquist who brought th Wausa has a 6 2 record for the to thcjr feet as he skirted ye r- right end, shook off two Five seniors. Douglas Lindquist. v;.ck!eis and galloped 60 j Dean Lindquist. Lowell Erickson. scon. The final tally of Dennis Lindquist and Norman ninc was ycored by Beande FIRST ROW: Marjorie Erickson, Shirley Swanson, Elaine Olsen, Lynne Seagren, Betty Somerfeld, Geneva Newman. SECOND ROW: I .ora Lee Lingren, Lorna Eou Lingren, Patricia Beecher, Lajean I.arson, Marilyn Shallberg, Carol Moline, Marilyn Anderson, Mrs. Swanson—adviser. 0 PRESENT m ¥7.f r, j ONCERT, TODAY (lUSd V IK€8 ETUI igh school Banc Best Year Since all instrumental mmunity auditor- im With Win 7th, at 8:00 p. m 1 feature a num Our adviser—Mrs. Norman Swanson t, a ; . kings Break Even Recent Cage TiltScX i Trouncei nd, 32 to 8. 'ddy Field Marilyn, Norman � Play. Where're JoAnn? What's so disappointing, JoAnn and Kosie? ° a the- k- ror 7 6, « n yaec? A wink for a boyfriend at that a«e, I.ajean? Kn joying your tea party, girls? Does she stun you that much. Norman? Comfortable, JoAnn? Let us in on the joke, girls] A penny for your thoughts, Carol. Ah — baseball sweethearts. Are they holding you back, Connie? Ah-ah! Holding hands in public, girls. Denny • a cheerleader for a pep rally. Whose lap are you sitting on, Frank? Smile for the birdie, Joan.