Wausa High School - Viking Yearbook (Wausa, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1953 volume:

Dedication To the members of the classes of Wausa High who will follow in our footsteps as seniors in future years and to whom we encourage and lend our support in keeping up the high standards and traditions of our school, we, the Senior Class, of 1953, dedicate this annual. Dr. B. F. Johnson Wausa Public School BOARD OF EDUCATION Milton Udd, President D. C. Anderson D. K. Peterson Arnold Anderson C. H. Larson W. H JOHNSON Superintendent B.A., Wayne State Teachers College Graduate Study, WSTC and University of Nebraska Social Science ot pictured) NORMA VORCE .A., York College ergarten, 1st FRED VORCE, JR. B.S. in Education, York College Music, English, Dramatics DONALD ERFOURTH B.A., York College Math, English JULIUS SHKURENSKY B.S. in Education, Morningside College 7th and 8th Grade COOKS SPORTING GOODS Norfolk, Nebraska MRS. NOREEN 6ERTSCH B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan 5th and 6th Grades MRS. GENEVIEVE OWENS B.A., Wayne State Teachers College Home Economics, Girls Physical Education KEITH V. TADLOCK Principal and Coach B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan Industrial Arts, Math f C11 If (Not pictured) MRS. JEAN MAISON B.A., Wayne State Teachers Collegjj . English MISS LOUISE DOCKEN Wayne State Teachers College 1st and 2nd Grades MRS. EDITH CHAMBERS Wayne State Teachers College 3rd and 4th Grades RENO BERTSCH B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan Science, History AVt MRS. IDA HOLMQUIST Wayne State Teachers College Kindergarten, 2nd Sem. GENELLI STUDIOS Sioux City, Iowa Class History In the fall of 1949, twenty-four Freshmen en- rolled in Wausa High. They were: Lorey Ander- son, Vonnie Beaudette, Demar Burns, Helen Doo- ley, Gilbert Dooley, Eldon Ellerbruch, Garold Hag- berg, Connie Haley, Lois Hillberg, DaVLee John- son, Roland Johnson, Barbara Linquist, Elda Loren- son, Ramona McConnell, Tommy Nelson, Junior Newman, Gerald Norman, Clark Peterson, Joan Peterson, Kenneth Plog, Ralph Prather, Lester Swanson, Warren Udd, and Rodney Wilbeck. At the first class meeting Kenneth Plog was chosen president; Connie Haley, vice-president; Ramona McConnell, secretary-treasurer; Lois Hillberg, social chairman; and Miss Thorell, class sponsor. Student council members were Connie Haley and Vonnie Beaudette. On September 5, 1950, twenty-eight Soph- omores enrolled with five new members: Eliza- beth Oesch, Betty Surber, Julian Smith, Lowell Hanson, and Violet Johnson. Helen Dooley finish- ed part of the first semester in Lincoln but return- ed to Wausa, leaving the enrollment at twenty- eight. Class officers elected were as follows: pres- ident, Vonnie Beaudette; vice-president, Ralph Prather; secretary, Elizabeth Oesch; treasurer, Low- ell Hanson. The sponsor was Mr. Fred Vorce. Eliza- beth Oesch, Lois Hillberg, Vonnie Beaudette, and Rodney Wilbeck represented them in the Student Council. With the reopening of school on September 3, 1951, twenty-six Juniors enrolled with one new member, Richard Oxley. Elizabeth Oesch trans- ferred to Creighton High and Violet Johnson left school, leaving the enrollment at twenty-six. Dur- ing 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-presi- dent; Betty Surber, secretary; Richard Oxley, treas- urer. Those elected to serve as members of the Student Council were Joan Peterson, Lois Hillberg, Clark Peterson, and Kenneth Plog. The Juniors presented their class play, Finders Creepers, on November 20. It was directed by Mr. Reno Bertsch. On May 9, the seniors were honored with the annual Junior-Senior banquet. The theme was Hawaiian Cruise. On September 1, twenty-three seniors enrolled for the final year of high school. The class officers were: DaVLee Johnson, president; Rodney Wil- beck, vice-president; Joan Peterson, secretary; Warren Udd, treasurer. Student council members are: Tom Nelson, Clark Peterson, Elda Lorenson, Barbara Linquist. The Seniors had their class pic- tures taken by Genelli on October 20. Baccalaur- eate was held on May 17, and Commencement exercises were May 20. SEMCO, L. G. BALFOUR CO., Mormon Lessor, Representative Lorey Anderson Boys' Glee 1 2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-3-4; Basketball 2; Tune In , Cast 3; January Thaw , Crew 4; County Government 3. Vonnie Beaudette Boys' Glee 1-2; Mixed Chorus 1- 2; Basketball 1-2-3-4, Letter 1-3- 4; Football 2-3-4, Letter 2-3-4; Track 1-2-3, Letter 1-2-3; Find- ers Creepers , Crew 3; January Thaw , Cast 4; Class President 2; Student Council 1-2; Homecom- ing Candidate 1; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; County Gov- ernment 3. Seniors Eldon Ellerbruch Boys' Glee 1-2; Mixed Chorus 1; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 4; Bas ketball 2-3; January Thaw , Crew 4. Connie Haley Girls' Glee 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chor- us 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 2; Tea House of Sing Lo 2,- Tune In 3; Small Ensembles 3-4; Girls Phys. Ed. 1-2-3-4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; Jan- uary Thaw Cast 4; Class Vice- President 1; Student Council 1; Homecoming Candidate 3; Li- brarian 2-3; Cheerleader 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y-teens 1-2-3- 4; Cabinet Member 3-4; Girls' State 3; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4, Declam 3; Jr.-Sr. Ban- quet Waitress 2; Vice-Presiden of Pep Club 3. v K and K Kleaners Lois Hillberg Mixed Chorus 2-3-4; Girls Glee 1-2-3; Band 1; Pep Band 1; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In 3; Pep Club 1-2 3-4; Y-teens 1-2- 3-4; Cabinet Member 1-3-4; Li- brarian 1-2; Finders Creepers cast 3; January Thaw cast 4; Double Octette 4; Student Coun- cil 2-3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2; Homecoming Queen 4; Office Assistant 4; Class Vice-President I; Annual Editor 4; Viking Echo 4. DaVLee Johnson Boys' Glee 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 2; Ensembles 3-4; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In 3; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4, Letter 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4, Letter 1-2-3-4; Track 1-2- 3, Letter 3; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Crew 4; Class President 4; Vice-President 3; Homecoming King 4; Annual Staff 4; County Government 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. Roland Johnson Boys' Glee 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3; Small Ensembles 3; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In 3; Basketball 2; Football 2-3; January Thaw , Crew 4. Barbara Linquist Girls' Glee 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chor- us 1-2-3-4; Girls Phys. Ed. 1-2- 3-4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; Cheer- leader 1; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y- teens I-2-3-4; Cabinet Member 2; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; County Government 3; Pep Club Vice-President 4; Stu- dent Council Treasurer 4. Elda Lorenson Girls' Glee 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chor- us 1-2-3-4; Tune In 3; Major- ette 4; Girls Phys. Ed. 1-2-3-4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; Jan- uary Thaw Cast 4; Student Council Secretary 4; Homecom- ing Candidate 1-2; Cheerleader 2-3; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; President 4; Y-teens 1-2-3-4; Cabinet Mem- ber 3; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waitress 2. farmers Union M M Motor Company Thomas Nelson Football 1 -2-3-4; Letter 4; Find- ers Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; President Student Council 4; Viking Echo Staff 4. Alfred Newman Boys' Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 1-2; Band 1; Basketball 1-2-3-4, Let- ter 2-3-4; Honorary Captain 4; Football 1-2; Manager 3-4; Track 3-4; Letter 3; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. Gerald Norman Boys' Glee 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In 3; Small Ensemble 4; Basketball 2; Track 1-2-3-4; Letter 3; Class President 3; Homecoming Candidate 3; Li- brarian 3; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Crew 4. i Clark Peterson Basketball 3; Football 1-4; Letter 4; Track 3-4; Finders Creepers Crew 3; January Thaw Crew 4, Student Council 3-4; Vice- President 4. Richard Oxley Freshman and Sophomore Years at Magnet High. Boys' Glee 3; Mixed Chorus 3; Class Treasurer 3; Finders Creepers Crew 3; January Thaw Cast 4; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4. Johnson's Mobil Service Evert Surber Joan Peterson Girls' Glee 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 3; Tea House of Sing lo 2; Tune In 3; Small Ensembles 3- 4; Girls Phys. Ed. 1-2; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; Class Secretary 4; Student Council Secretary 3; Li- brarian 2-3; Pep Club 1-2-3-4; Y- teens 1-2-3-4; Cabinet Member 1-2; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4. Kenneth Plog Basketball 1-2-3-4; Letter 4; Foot- ball 1-3-4; Letter 3-4; Track 3-4; Letter 3; Boys' Glee 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Small Ensembles 3-4; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In Cast 3; Finders Creepers Cast 3; Jan- uary Thaw Cast 4; Class Presi- dent 1; Student Council 3; Homecoming Candidate 2; Boys' State 3; County Government 3; Annual Staff 4; Declam 3-4; Jr.- Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. Ralph Prather Boys' Glee 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Basketball 1-2-3; Football 1-2-3- 4; Letter 4; January Thaw Crew 4; Class Vice-President 2. Commercial State Bank Coleson-Homquist Lumber Co. Julian Smith Freshman at Liberty High. Boys' Glee 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Basket- ball 2-3; Finders Creepers Crew 3; January Thaw Crew 4; County Government 3. Betty Surber Freshman Year at Friend High. Girls' Glee 2-3; Mixed Chorus 2- 3-4; Tea House of Sing Lo 2; Tune In Cast 3; Majorette 2-3; Drum Majoress 4; Small Ensem- bles 3-4; Girls Phys. Ed. 2-3-4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; Jan- uary Thaw Cast 4; Class Secre- tary 3; Librarian 3; Cheerleader 4; Pep Club 2-3 4; Y-teens 2-3-4; Cabinet Member 4; Annual Staff 4; Viking Echo Staff 4; Declam 2-3-4. Lester Swanson Boys' Glee 1 -2-3; Mixed Chorui 1- 2-3; Tune In 3; Basketball 1- 2- 3; Track 3-4; Finders Creep- ers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; County Government 3. Rodney Wilbeck Boys' Glee 1-2; Mixed Chorus 1-2; Tune In 3; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 2-4; Small Ensembles 3-4; Finders Creepers Cast 3; January Thaw Cast 4; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4; Track 2; Class Vice- President 4; Student Council 2; County Government 3; Jr.-Sr. Banquet Waiter 2. CLASS FLOWER Talisman Rose CLASS COLOR Nile Green and Gold CLASS MOTTO Loyalty our watchword; service our goal Wausff Hatchery Anderson's Grocery Ten years ago, back in the good old high school days in W.H.S., I never dreamed that I’d be an engineer for a big company like General Electric, but here I am about to start on a big trip around the world to study engineering develop- ments in other countries. Among the applications which I received for a secretary, there was the name of one of my old classmates. Elda Lorenson. This was recommendation enough and of course I hired her immediately. The company had furnished a private plane with pilot and crew for the trip which was to take us around the world. We started out from Schenectady and drove to New York City where we were to meet our plane. Having a few hours to spare, we decided to see a little of New York. We decided to go to Madison Square Gardens which was featuring Rodney Wilbeck and his Trombonettes. After the performance we went back stage to talk to “Rod” personally. He to’d us that another classmate, Garold Hagberg was a doctor at the Gardens and led us to Garold’s office where we spent the next hour talking over our days at Wausa High and of all of our old classmates. The time finally came when our plane was to leave for our first stop which was Greenland where we were to study something of the engineering techniques used in the con- struction of roads and bridges in the cold climate. We w’ere just landing as the morning sun rose over this country. After landing we went to a train which was to carry us to a town farther inland. Just before boarding the train I looked up into the engine and smiling down from the window was none other than our o’d school mate, Jerry Norman. He had often jok- ingly said that he wanted to be an engineer on a choo-choo train but he hadn’t been too serious about it but here he was. He said that when the government offered him the job he just couldn’t resist. Shortly we completed our business in Green- land and started for our next destination which was London. England. On arriving, we went to the American Embassy where we met Lois Hillberg and her husband who was a famous duke. They helped us in our research so we could get on our way again. Our next stop was Paris. We ate that noon in one of the little sidewalk cafes. While we were eating we noticed a young man sitting at the next table intently scribbling on the table cloth. We thought we recognized him and who should it turn out to be but Ralph Prather. He invited us over to his table and we talked for a few minutes. He told us that he was an inventor. His latest in- vention was an automatic page turner for lame musicians. We were sorry to leave our former classmate but we had an appointment to meet in Stockholm. Sweden. We arrived in Stockholm and took care of our business. After our meeting we heard some people talking about a famous American skating champion who was putting on an exhibition in Sweden. Naturally we were interested so we went to see him perform. The minute we saw him skate we knew that it was none other than our old classmate. Julian Smith. We tried to see Julie but he was so busy that we couldn’t get near him so w?e gave up and went to our plane for the next part of our trip which was to take us to Egypt. Upon arriving we went to the University of Egypt at Cairo where we were to gather more information for our study. While walking around the campus we thought we saw someone familiar. We found out that it was Barbara Linquist. We talked with “Link” for a few minutes and found out that she had become a teacher here at the University. After reminiscing for a few minutes we w-ere obliged to leave her and resume our journey. We went to our plane and took off immediately for Calcutta. India. On landing at the airport we took a rather shabby looking cab and rode to the main section of town. Just after getting out of the cab w'e noticed a familiar face head- ed our way. Sure enought it was none other than Lorey Anderson. He told us that he had married and had secured a responsible position here as an architect. Lorey told us of his latest project. He had channe’ed a stream to run under his house so in his spare time he could fish from a trap door in his front-room floor. With time short, we finished cur business and took off for the capital of China. As we went up the steps of the Capitol building we saw a portly looking gentleman coming out of the building. We recognized him as Eldon Ellerbruch or “Stan” as he was better known to his classmates in W. H. S. We soon discovered that “Stan” had been appointed ambassador to China soon after the Communists were driven out. The next morning we left with our plane for Hawaii, our next stop. Just after getting off the plane we noticed a group of young Hula girls with a man in the center of the group. He seemed to be teaching them something so wfe stepped c’oser to watch. To our surprise we recognized our old classmate. Lester Swanson. “Les” stopped his activity for long enough to talk to us and tell us of his job. He had a very profitable business here of instructing people in the art of Hula dancing. With our'business completed we started for our southern neighbor. Mexico. Upon arriving we went immediately to Mexico Citv where we were to inter- view a famous physicist. While walking down the street a long black Packard pulled to the curb and a man leaned out of the window and whistled. We turned and im- mediately recognized Roland Johnson, another classmate from the class of “53”. He gave his chauffeur orders to stop and as he climbed out we noticed from his clothes that he must be in a very profitable business. We inquired about his suc- cess and he informed us that he was a dog biscuit manufacturer in Chihuahua. Mexico, and business had been exceptionally good. As usual we had to hurry to keep our schedule so we left Roland, completed our business and left for Los Angeles. On arriving there we had some spare time so we decided to do a little shopping. While browsing around in a department store I looked up and noticed a familiar looking person. She was busv purchasing something so I walked up and greeted her. It was Joan Peterson, another of our classmates. Joan told us that she Thomsen Pool Hall, Osmond Prophecy was working as a nurse and as yet she was unmarried but she was in love with a tall. dark, handsome intern. After reminiscing about our high school days for a while we reluctantly left Joan and resumed our trip. The next dav we arrived in Salt Lake Citv, Utah. That night we went into a cafe for supper. While sitting at a table a lady walked in the door in a very official manner and walked across the room. Just as she came by our table we noticed that it was none other than Betty Surber from the class of 53”. We hailed Betty to our table and sat there and ta’ked over o’d times. It seems Betty had se- cured a Job as beef inspector for the U. S. government and was in the line of duty at the time so she had to be on her way. The next day we resumed our trip. While we were on our way we decided to stop back in the old home town and see how everything was in Wausa. We land- ed at the new Wausa Municipal airport and w-ent into town. There was a large bus parked near the business district and printed on it were the big letters. DaVLee Johnson and His Band, and sure enough there was Dav standing there chatting with his musicians. Of course Dav had grown a few inches since our high school days but he was the same o’d Dav. We paused and talked to him for a few min- utes and found out that he.too. was Just in Wausa to visit for a while on his way through. He had one of the best bands in America and was considered the successor to Harry James. After our visit in Wausa we took off for St. Louis, our next stop. While driving down town we passed the St. Louis athletic arena and noticed a sign on which were the words. Fighting Tonight. Battling Bugs the Bone Basher vs. Tiny Tess. We hadn’t yet taken in a good sports event so we decided to see the fight. After we had taken our seats and the fighters came into the ring we noticed that Battling Bugs was none other than Connie Haley of our o’d graduating class. After the fight we talked to Connie for a while about her wrestling career and then re- sumed our trip to Chicago. On our arrival at the Chicago airport we noticed a man looking around in a very observing manner. There was something familiar about him so we moved closer. It was Junior Newman, another classmate, so we stopped and visited with him for a while. Junior told us that he had obtained a job as a special agent with the F.B.I. and was at the airport in search of a wanted person. We left Junior in search of his man and went into town to take care of our business. Our pilot wasn’t ready to take off for a w’hile so we decided to take in a football game to kill some time. The Chicago Bears were playing in town that day so we took a cab to the field for the game. When we arrived the teams were just coming on the field and each player was being announced. Much to our astonish- ment the loud speaker blurted out the name of Vonnie Beaudette. half-back for the Chicago Bears. This greatly increased our interest in the game, having one of our classmates playing on tho field. With the running and brilliant playing of Vonnie the Bears were an easy victor. We couldn’t find a chance to talk to Von so we left immediately for the airfield where our plane was ready to leave. The next destination was Minneapolis, Minnesota where we were to gather more material for our research. We got off of our plane at the airport and went directly to the office of a large manufacturing firm where we had business to take care of. After we had our conference completed we left the building and began to stroll down the street when we noticed a familiar blond haired young man walk- ing down the sidewalk in front of us. We caught up with him and sure enough it was Warren Udd. Warren told us that he had become interested in sports and was now playing center for the Minneapolis Lakers. After talking for a while we re- luctantly left for the airport to take off for Indianapolis. It was only several days before the big speedway race so upon arriving we decided to go to the track and watch some of the preparations of the car owners and drivers. We went down to the center of the oval where there was much ac- tivity with the mechanics preparing their cars for the long race. Near by stood a sleek looking racer and a long pair of legs protruded from beneath. All of a sud- den a head came out from under the car and a familiar voice said, Well, hello there.” Immediately we recognized our old friend Louie Ox’ey who we soon dis- covered was engaged in building and driving race cars for a living. Louie said that he had picked up most of his skill while attending high school back in Wausa. All too soon we had to say goodbye to Louie and leave for Dayton. Ohio, the next placi scheduled for our trip. Upon arriving in Dayton we went to the largest radio station in town where we were to gather some more information for our survey. Just as we passed a large glass window we noticed a large room filled with people and a man with a micro- phone standing in front of the room. Immediate’y we recognized the man at the mike as our friend. Tom Nelson. After the program we talked to Tom for a while and found that he was Master of Ceremonies on his own radio show. We had to leave Tom because our time was short and we had to hurry on to Miami. Florida to complete our study. When we got to Miami we decided to kill some time by going to the beach to see that famous pleasure spot. Shortly after we arrived we spotted a tall figure who definitely looked familiar. It was Clark Peterson, another classmate of W.H.S. We talked to Clark for a while and he told us that things were going very well for him. In fact he had already applied for membership in the Sittin . Starin’, and a Rockin’ club for retired millionaires. Only too soon we had to leave Clark and fin- ish our business so we could fly back to Schenectady to report on our research. We had accomplished much and had enjoyed ourselves considerably but the most satisfying times we had were our visits with the members of our class of ”53”. During the trip we had met every one of our old class and come to realize more as we had always realized that there is something about them that we can never forget and that we can alw’ays be proud to have graduated with the class of 53”. Kenny Plog Elda Lorenson v - w. Horoscope FAVORITE PASTIME FAVORITE SAYING NAME NICKNAME AMBITION Lorey Anderson Vonnie Beaudette Andy Stump Architect Navy or Airforce Navy or Airforce Teacher Eldon Ellerbruch Stan Loafing Garold Hagberg Pestering women Having a kick- Oh you dumb ing party If you insist Connie Haley Following in Yogi Berra’s footsteps Join the Navy or Marines Airforce Going to the regular army Secretary Lady canal digger Live until I die Lois Hillberg DaVLee Johnson Roland Johnson Pooch Link Barbara Linauist Elda Lorenson Mill berg Lori Tommy Nelson Tom Cost you a quarter Am I ever glad What you say? Anyhow? That’s about right Are you sure about that? Writing letters Why? Loafing Okay Flirting Oh, that’s nice Enjoying my- Yep. that’s the self way it goes Raising cane. Oh Shese among other things Pestering girls Oh Bologna Thinking up a Well I spose good time Nothing Do I look like it Alfred Newman Gerald Norman Junior Jerry Airforce Engineer Flying Pestering Clark Peterson Farmer Joan Peterson Nurse Flirting Kenneth Plog Ralph Prather Lester Swanson Warren Udd Kenny Ralphie Gooseberry Fudd Engineer Service Join the Navy Take over Stal- in’s job Be a lady killer Rodney Wilbeck Willy Julie Surb Julian Smith Betty Surber Farmer Navy Nurse Richard Oxley Louie Navy man Hengstler's, Creighton We the Seniors of ''S3 thought by a few to be in sound mind do bequeath the fol- lowing, our most cherished possessions to you the remaining members of W. H. S. Lorey Anderson—My seriousness to Denny Herold. Vonnie Beaudette—My curls to anyone who can find them and sweep them off the floor. Eldon Ellerbruch—My nickname the Bloomfield man to LaVon Johnson. Garold Hagberg—My clarinet to anyone who can get more noise out of it than I can. Connie Haley—My talkative ways to Rowan Nelson. Lois Hillberg—My good grades to Bill Eifert. DaVLee Johnson---My height to Loretta Erickson. Roland Johnson—My nickname (Pooch) to Raymond Schoen. Barbara Linquist—My brown eyes to Sterling Peterson. Elda Lorenson—My freckles to Beverly Monson. Tom Nelson—My knack of pestering to Denny Swanson. Junior Newman—My athletic ability to Delwyn Norman. Gerald Norman—My laughing sprees to Joyce Norman. Louie Oxley—My driving ability ??? to Floyd Hult. Clark Peterson—My butch to Marlyn Carlson. Joan Peterson—My flirting ways to June Newquist. Kenneth Plog—My ability to write love letters to anyone who can do it better. Ralph Prather—My quietness to Joy Hult. Julian Smith—My stature to James Peters. Betty Surber—My peppy ways to Louise Nelson. Lester Swanson—My blushes to Bill Loennig. Warren Udd—My short stature to Dick Gustafson. Rodney Wilbeck—My musical ability to Ronnie Beaudette. In addition to the above mentioned things we also bequeath all of our eraser chips, orange peelings, paper wads, our tattered books, and any knowledge which we may have left behind. Signed and sealed this 20th day of May. Elda Lorenson Kenny Plog Anderson Schwartz PROGRAM Hawaiian Koma Mai'' Gerald Norman Aloha But Not Good-by Norman Creutz Wind and Hurricane Take-Offs and Jokes Aloha Oe (Love to You) Marilyn Anderson Trumpet Solo DaVLee Johnson Isle of Golden Dreams Mr. Johnson Vocal Solo Lorey Anderson Jr. Sr. Banquet Program and Menu MENU Tropical Dream Game of the Jungle Golden Dreams Diced Bamboo in Cocoanut Cup Liliokoi and Papa Taro Cake Hawaiian Delight Beach Pebbles in Clam Shells Cocoanut Milk Tony's Meat Market Gamble Store Commercial Hotel Lundstrom Motor Co. Dramatics JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Cast Wilbur Maxwell Hercules Nelson Celeste Nelson Frankie Mr. Nelson Mrs. Nelson Granny Kenneth Plog Rodney Wilbeck Connie Haley Ramona McConnell Lester Swanson Barbara Linquist Betty Surber Mr. Quigley Nina Quigley Lois Hillberg Madeline Elda Lorenson Harry-Schuster Gerald Norman Dr. Brown Tom Nelson Daphne Joan Peterson Claude DaVLee Johnson P ? i It SENIOR CLASS PLAY Cast Freida Connie Haley Herbert Gage Kenneth Plog Sarah Gage Lois Hillberg Paula Gage Elda Lorenson Marge Gage Betty Surber Barbara Gage Barbara Linquist George Husted Vonnie Beaudette Jonathan Rockwood Rodney Wilbeck Mathilda Rockwood Joan Peterson Mr. Loomis Tom Nelson Uncle Walter Warren Udd Matt Rockwood Richard Oxley Carson Junior Newman Constable Lester Swanson Wausa Gazette Royal's Cafe Drs. Wright Green, Creighton Forler's Dept. Store, Blfd. Wausa High School Baccalaureate Services Community Auditorium Sunday Evening, May 17, 1953 PROGRAM Processional ............. ---------------------------------------------- Band Invocation ________________________________ —---------------- Local Pastor Hymn .................................... -........................... Audience Musical Selection ___________________ -......................... Small Group Class Sermon .........................—.................. Rev. E. I. Mattson Musical Selection ______________________________________-....... Small Group Benediction .................................................. Local Pastor Recessional........................... -............. -.....-..- Band Wausa High School Commencement Program Community Auditorium Wednesday Evening, May 20, 1953 PROGRAM Processional .................................... -..—..-....-.....— Band Invocation ......................... -...-.......... —-------- Local Pastor Musical Selection ----------------------------------------------- Small Group Address - Supt. M. G. Farrow Fremont, Nebraska Presentation of Class ----------------------------------—Supt. W. H. Johnson Presentation of Diplomas _____________________________ —..........Milton Udd Musical Selection ____________________________________ —.....— Small Group Presentation of Scholarships and Honors Principal K. V. Tadlock Benediction .................................... —-------- Local Pastor Council Oak Store Crautx Drug Storo Clothe Shop, Blfd. Parson'� Grocery Juniors FIRST ROW, left to right: Barbara Carlson, Marcia Moline, Beverly Monson, Raynee Johnson, Joy Hult, Rosalee Newman, and Barbara Anderson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Berfsch—Sponsor, Warren Monson, Marlyn Carlson, Lauren Juracek, Franklin Olson, Rodney Begier, Sterling Peterson, Shirley Beecher, Joyce Norman, and Mrs. Owens— Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Robert Johnson, Rhoda Hult, Celia Kumm, Yvonne Erickson, Jo Ann Johnson, Wylie Burns, Dennys Herold, and Malvern Seagren. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1952, twenty-three sophisticated Juniors entered WHS, glad to be members of the upper class. At the first class meeting Jo Ann Johnson was elected President, Rosalie Newman, Vice-Presi- dent, Lauren Juracek, Secretary, and Raynee Johnson, Treasurer. The Student Council members elected were as follows: Marcia Moline, Bev- erly Monson, Rodney Begier, and Malvern Seagren. There were three boys out for football and two for basketball. Five Juniors were represented in the Band. All girls were in Y-Teens and ten were in Girls Phys. Ed. Twelve Juniors were in Mixed Chorus. Cheerleaders were Raynee Johnson and Rosalie Newman and our Homecoming candidates were Lauren Juracek and Raynee Johnson. CLASS OFFICERS President: JO ANN JOHNSON Vice-Pres.: ROSALEE NEWMAN Secretary: LAUREN JURACEK Treasurer: RAYNEE JOHNSON Larson's Machine Shop El Dorado Electric Olsen Produce Nelson Produce LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Deanna Ayres, Sonja Carlson, Nellie Smith, Ja Nelle Fink, Arvidia Mattson, Beverly Hanson, Lois Norman, Marlyn Lindblad, and Marlene Winded. SECOND ROW: Dennis Hult, Jerry Swanson, Merle Larson, Vonel Anderson, Roger Anderson, Gary Fuelberth, Robert Stromberg, and Mrs. Maison—Sponsor. THIRD ROW: Rowan Nelson, La Von Johnson, Terry Mainquist, David Nordstrom, Delwyn Nor- man, Dale Rosen, Don Marlett. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY Last September, twenty-three Sophomores tromped up the stairs of WHS to meet for registration. We soon found out that Mrs. Maison was our class sponsor. Later we elected class officers which were: President, Merle Larson; Vice-President, David Nordstrom; Secretary, Sonja Carlson; Treasurer, Vonel Anderson. Student Council members elected were: Beverly Hanson, Lois Norman, Dennis Hult and Terry Mainquist. Football season found five of the boys out for football. When basketball season rolled around, eight boys were ready for it. We had seven boys out for track. In Band, seven Sophomores were members. In second semester chorus, eight Sophomores were select- ed. Girls Phys. Ed. program attracted eight of our girls. Nellie Smith and Beverlv Hanson were chosen to be cheerleaders and seven girls joined the Pep Club. All of the girls joined Y-Teens. During tne year, the class had a hayrack ride and a good time was had by all. Four classmates dared venture in the art of declam work. Beverly Hanson and Merle Larson were selected as Sophomore candidates at Homecoming. Sophomores were, consequently, busy during the year. Wausa Hardware Furniture Ferris Produce Oscar O. Olson Goiter's, Osmond President MERLE LARSON Vice-President DAVID NORDSTROM Secretary SONJA CARLSON Treasurer VONEL ANDERSON SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harley Newman, Floyd Hult, Richard Juracek, Doyle Newquist, Ray- mond Schoen, Dennis Swanson, Bill Eifert. SECOND ROW: Louise Nelson, Carole Plog, Sherril Seagren, Nancy Anderson, June Newquist, Deanna Nyman, Lorretta Erickson, Gordon Carlson. THIRD ROW: James Peters, Colleen Timpson, Bernice Moon, Richard Gustafson, Charles Seagren, Bill Loennig, Ronnie Beaudette, Lyle Shallberg, Mr. Fred Vorce, Jr., Terry Wacker. FOURTH ROW: Dorene Shallberg, Joyce Mattson, Norma Linquist, Phyllis Nelson, Mona John- son, Sharon Johnson, Vendla Burns. Freshmen FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY In September of 1952, thirty-two scared and plenty green freshies mounted the steps of ole WHS to the beginning of four wonderful and long looked for years in Wausa High. At the first class meeting, the following officers were elected: President, Nancy Anderson; Vice-President, Bill Loennig; Secretary, Joyce Mattson; Treasurer, Deanna Nyman. Carole Plog, Bernice Moon, Terry Wacker and Charles Seagren served on the Student Council. The boys participating in basketball were: Harley Newman, Doyle Newquist, Terry Wacker, Charles Seagren, Richard Juracek, and Rich- ard Gustafson. Charles Seagren, Bill Eifert, and James Peters played football. All of our girls took part in Y-Teens and all but two in Phys. Ed. Harley and Deanna were nominated as Homecoming candidates and Dorene Shallberg and Nancy Anderson were our representatives in B-Team Cheerleaders. Six girls and four boys sang in our mixed chorus. CLASS OFFICERS President NANCY ANDERSON Vice-President BILL LOENNIG Secretary JOYCE MATTSON Treasurer DEANNA NYMAN Osmond Oil Co. George's Clothes Shop, Creighton Saathoff Chevrolet Co., Plainview, Nebr. Saloum's Clothing Center, Creighton SBATE0. p S OND°lZ Swan ° . Jo°hnS°n' v'cky pYn 8caudei,e G ' � • ?W- ShirOn « £ 4rJOn' 8°nn, c ' THlDr r on , nc quist r 'v nson q at ■ c ■“• «“■ , J: '•'“ ■ «. s.„ - ■■ Risfow Furniture, Plainview Sehnert s Bakery, Plainview Plainview Florists West Foreman Lumber Co., Creighton FIFTH and SIXTH FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Eva Ayers, Beverly Nelson, Karen Peterson, Linda Ekdahl, Geraldine Johnson, Marjorie Olson, Glenda Juracek, Susan Nelson, Charles Rehan SECOND ROW: Ann Butler, Donald Eifert, Carole Anderson, Richard Thorell, Donald Hoppe, Dennis Johnson, Sheila Kirby, Richard Larson, Mrs. Bertsch THIRD ROW: Elwyn Beaudette, Bob Swanson, Jay Helm, Rolan Anderson, Bruce Anderson, Mark Mattson, Robert Skallberg THIRD and FOURTH FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Hult, Ann Bryant, Kathleen Kirby, Dixie Alexander, Adele Newquist, Marlyce Swanson, Charles Johnson, Roger Lindquist, Merwyn Carlson SECOND ROW: Betty Eifert, Perry Butler, Connie Lindblad, David Lundblad, Rose Blomquist, Paulette Maier, Eileen Sur- ber, Mrs. Chambers THIRD ROW: Vanoy Hult, Evan Nordstrom, Duane Swanson, Richard Schultz, Jon Shalander, Roger Marlatt, Charles Larson, Dennis Bryant Bloomfield Monitor Iseman Hardware, Blfd. M L Implement, Blfd. FIRST and SECOND FIRST ROW: Neal Alexander, Cheryl Tadlock, Gerald Claussen, Jeanette Udd, Cora Sue Hoppe, John Bryant, Janet Peterson, Karen Hult, and Janet Holmquist. SECOND ROW: Jean Bryant, Timothy Hoppe, Karen Anderson, Sheryl Shalander, Allen Zeigenbein, Charles Eifert, Randel Anderson, and Marjorie Johnson. THIRD ROW: Miss Docken, Vance Newquist, Cheryl Plog, Connie Olson, Gaylen Peterson, Janet Lundblad, Tommey Ek- dahl, Diane Lindquist, and Jimmey Schurr. KINDERGARTEN FIRST ROW: Edward Petsche, Dorothy Nelson, Dennis Larson, Daniel Lundblad, and Ruth Johnson. SECOND ROW: Linda Ayers, Bruce Pfeil, Melanchthon Leo Anderson, Mrs. Vorce, Sharon Doten, Patrick Bryant, and Barbara Johnson. Rudy Neilson Roger C. Nelson Jewelry, Blfd. Bloomfield Hatchery FIRST ROW: LaVon Johnson, assistant student manager. Dale Rosen, Robert Stromberg, Tom Nelson, Bill Eifert, Ralph Prather, Junior New- man, student manager. SECOND ROW: Gary Fuelberth, Kenneth Plog, Roland Johnson, James Pelers, Roger Anderson, Vonnie Beaudette, and Malvern Seagren. THIRD ROW: Mr. Shkurensky, assistant coach. Garold Hagberg, Vonel Anderson, Franklin Ol- son, Clark Peterson, DaVlee Johnson, Charles Seagren, and Mr Tadlock, coach. VONEL ANDERSON ■ DALE ROSEN Roger Anderson, left end; James Peters, center; Roland Johnson, right end; Garold Hagberg, left half-back; Tom Nelsorv, quarter-back; and Vonel Anderson, right half-back. Opal's Beauty Shop Schultz Service Station Shallbergs Service Station DaVLee Johnson, left end; Gary Fuelberth, cen- ter; Frank Olson, right end; Kenneth Plog, left half-back; Dale Rosen, quarter-back; Vonnie Beaudette, right half-back. UK JAMES PETERS Clark Peterson, left end; Charles Seagren, cen- ter; Bill Eifert, end; Robert Stromberg, left half- back; Malvern Seagren, quarter-back; Ralph Pra- ther, right half-back. Sandoz Jewelry Gift Store, Creighton Schroder Motor Co., Blfd. Matt's Toggery, Blfd. Olsen's Grocery Basketball SCHEDULE Wausa 50 Randolph 47 Wausa 23 Bloomfield 43 Wausa 25 Wakefield 50 Wausa 32 Hartington 75 Wausa 37 Osmond 33 Wausa 56 Crofton 53 Wausa 41 Coleridge 86 Wausa 32 Winside 58 FIRST ROW: Harley Newman, Warren Udd, Junior Newman, DaVLee Johnson, Kenneth Plog, Vonnie Beaudette, LaVon Johnson, Student Manager. SECOND ROW: Kieth Tadlock, Coach, David Nordstrom, Frank Olson, Vonel Anderson, Richard Gustafson, Charles Seagren, Malvern Seagren, and Doyle Newquist. THIRD ROW: Gordon Carlson, Richard Juracek, Jerry Swanson, Roger Anderson, Gary Fuelberth, Robert Stromberg, and Terry Wacker. Those that earned their letter in basketball are as follows: Junior Newman, Frank Olson, Vonnie Beaudette, Harley Newman, DaV- Lee Johnson, Malvern Seagren, David Nordstrom, Kenneth Plog, Warren Udd, and Doyle Newquist. Junior Newman was chosen Honorary Captain for the year. D. K. Peterson Prather's Sport Shop Bill's Chevrolet Co. Wausa Lockers SCHEDULE Wausa 25 Trinity 44 Wausa 35 Hahn 33 Wausa 43 Center 45 Wausa 60 New Castle 33 Wausa 49 Concord 51 Wausa 62 Coleridge 50 Wausa 37 Niobrara 57 Wausa 51 Laurel 56 Wausa 52 Osmond 41 FIRST ROW: La Von Johnson, Student Manager, Gordon Carlson, Terry Wacker, Richard Juracek, Robert Stromberg, and Jerry Swanson. SECOND ROW: Roger Anderson, Vonel Anderson, Richard Gustafson, Charles Seagren, Gary Fuelberth, and Julius Shkurensky, Assistant Coach. The Vikings participated in the District and Knox County tournaments. They were taken out in the first round of both tournaments. The District tournament was held at Harting- ton and the Knox County was played at Center. Doerr's Garage Farm Supply Standard Service Station W. C. Johnson Bricker Typewriter Co., Norfolk Couples, left to right: Harley Newman and Deanna Nyman, Freshman candidates; Lauren Juracek and Raynee John- son, Junior candidates; DaVlee Johnson, King, and Lois Hillberg, Queen; and Merle Larson and Beverly Hanson, Soph- omore candidates. Our Homecoming was held Monday evening, March 2, 1953. Pep Club FIRST ROW: Barbara Linquist, Vice-President, Elda Lorenson, President, Nellie Smith, Beverly Hanson, Betty Surber, Rosalie Newman, Don Erfourth, Sponsor, Raynee Johnson, Connie Haley, Nancy Anderson, Dorene Shallberg, Jo Ann Johnson, Secretary, and Joan Peterson, Treasurer. SECOND ROW: Loretta Erickson, Ja Nelle Fink, Lois Hillberg, June Newquist, Joyce Norman, Nor- ma Linquist, Phyllis Nelson, Vendla Burns, Joyce Mattson, Mona Johnson, Joy Hult, Carole Plog, Deanna Nyman, Marlyn Lindblad. THIRD ROW: Shirley Beecher, Celia Kumm, Barbara Carlson, Beverly Monson, Arvida Mattson, Barbara Anderson, Sharon Johnson, Colleen Tymson, Sherril Seagren, Sonia Carlson, Bernice Moon, Lois Norman, Rhoda Hult. BETTY SURBER ROSALIE NEWMAN Second Team Cheerleaders: Nellie Jean Smith, Nancy Anderson, Dorene Shallberg, and Beverly Hanson. Girls Phys. Ed. FRONT ROW: Lois Norman, Phyllis Nelson, Ja Nelle Fink, Vendla Burns, Bernice Moon, Sonja Carlson, Carole Plog, Beverly Monson, Elda Lorenson, Loretta Erickson, Celia Kumm, Barbara Linquist, Deanna Ayers, Joy Hult, and Marlene Windell. SECOND ROW: Betty Surber, Deanna Nyman, Mona Johnson, Joyce Mattson, Marlyn Linblad, Beverly Hanson, Raynee Johnson, Sharon Johnson, Nancy Anderson, Wylie Burns, Nellie Smith, Colleen Timson, Norma Linquist, and Connie Haley. PHYS ED About thirty girls went out for Phys. Ed. this year. During the year we have played softball, volley ball, and basket ball. Our softball team played against the McLean girls, but we were defeated. Our sponsors have been Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Maison. We started an inter-class tournament, and the seniors and sophomores won. CONCERT BAND CLARINETS: John Swenson.Garold Hagberg, Joan Peterson. Rosalie Newman, Barbara Anderson. Mona Johnson, Bonnie Swanson. Deanna Nyman, Mardene Mord. FLUTES: Margaret Swenson, Joyce Mattson. SAXOPHONES: Janet Udd. Louise Nelson. Carol Jean Thoms, Carole Anderson, Sharon Lindquist, Connie Our Drum Majorette BETTY SURBER Surber, Shirley Beecher. CORNETS: DaVLee Johnson, Eldon Ellerbruch, Douglas Anderson, James Elsberry, Marlyn Carlson, Rowan Nelson, Sharon Johnson, Sonja Carlson, Robert Ekdahl, Owen Johnson. MELAPHONES: Karen Larson, Jon Phillips. Harley Newman. TROMBONES: Doyle Newquist, Lyle Shallberg, Warren Udd, Carole Plog, Kenneth Plog, Rodney Wilbeck. BARITONES: Merle Larson. BASSES: David Nordstrom, Dennis Hull. TYMPANI: Connie Haley. SNARES: Terry Mainquist, Dennys Herold. BASS DRUM: Arvida Mattson. CYMBALS: Bill Loennig. DIRECTOR: Fred W. Vocce, Jr. MARCHING BAND FRED VORCE, Jr. Director Drum Majorette: BETTY SURBER Barbara Anderson, Margaret Swenson, Mona Johnson, Carol Jean Thoms, Louise Nelson, Janet Udd, Sharon Lind- quist, Robert Ekdahl, Rowen Nelson, Terry Mainquist, Arvida Mattson, Douglas Anderson, Jon Phillips, Harley New- man, Carole Plog, Rodney Wilbeck, Kenneth Plog, Merle Larson, Marlyn Carlson, Warren Udd, Lyle Shallberg. DaVLee Johnson, Dennis Hull, David Nordstrom, Sonja Carlson, Karen Larson, Eldon Ellerbruch, James Elsberry, Dennys Herold, Bill loennig, Shirley Beecher, Owen Johnson, John Swenson, Connie Haley, Garold Hagberg, Joyce Mattson, Rosalie Newman, Joan Peterson. PEP BAND Garold Hagberg, Clarinet, Eldon Ellerbruch, Cornet, Dennys Herold. Snare Drum, Terry Mainquist, Bass Drum, Rod- ney Wilbeck, Trombone. Merle Larson, Baritone. V-Teens 1 FRONT ROW: Loretta Erickson, Lois Norman, Wylie Burns, Lois Hillberg, Connie Haley, Betty Sur- ber, Barbara Carlson, Marcia Mo- line, Beverly Monson, JoAnn Johnson, Barbara Anderson. NS THIRD ROW: June Newquist, Nor- ma Linquist, Sharon Johnson, Nancy Anderson, Mona Johnson, Celia Kumm, JaNelle Fink, Marlyr Lindblad, Carole Plog, Bernice Moon, Rosalee Newman, Raynee Johnson, Vendla Burns, Sherril Seagren, Deanna Ayers. SECOND ROW: Louise Nelson, Phyllis Nelson, Joyce Mattson, Dorene Shallberg, Beverly Han- son, Elda Lorenson, Barbara Lin- quist, Joan Pederson, Arvida Matt- son, Sonja Carlson, Marlene Win- dell, Nellie Jean Smith, Joyce Norman, Colleen Timson, Deanna Nyman, Mrs. Maison, Sponsor. OFFICERS President BARBARA CARLSON Vice-President _________________ LOIS HILLBERG Secretary ..................... CONNIE HALEY Treasurer ................... BEVERLY MONSON Student Council FIRST ROW: Lois Norman, Marcia Moline, Beverly Monson, Elda Lorenson, Barbara Linquist, Bernice Moon, Carole Plog, and Beverly Hanson. SECOND ROW: Malvern Seagren, Clark Peterson, Rodney Begier, Charles Seagren, and Tom Nelson. THIRD ROW: Terry Mainquist, Dennis Hult, Terry Wacker. OFFICERS CLARK PETERSON TOM NELSON ELDA LORENSON BARBARA LINQUIST MR. JOHNSON Echo Staff President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor FIRST ROW: Lois Hillberg, cida Lorenson, Joan Peterson, Betty Surber, Barbara Linquist, and Connie Haley. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Maison—Sponsor, Junior Newman, Richard Oxley, Clark Peterson, Vonnie Beaudette, Tom Nelson, and Miss Wehder—Sponsor. Kemejm.be f When f - • - itxJU� •� «i ■ ' .;? • Vi