Willmar High School - Senior Yearbook (Willmar, MN)

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HAD A GREAT TIME AS THIS YEAR comes to a close, the spirit of 39 leaves Willmar High. The present seniors have left a record behind them. They have had a great time. Soon they will be- come wise and mature members of Willmarhs alumni. Typical mood of seniors leaving school is shown in the group below. The boy with the cocked homburg and open mouth is Franklin Gummer. Advertising Manager Paul Ras- mussen is trying to hide behind Marjorie Mattson. Russel Foster looks on and smiles. Smiling, books in hand, is Marie Larson. In the distance is Pansy Ressler. Elizabeth Gable is peeking from behind Donald Nes- lund, an outstanding boy in school life as well as in the picture. Man-of-fashion at the extreme right is Donald Bolstad.

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AND THEY HAVE IT PAYS TO BE THE PRESIDENT---or his best girl---for they lead the grand march at the prom. Last yearts class president, A1- drich Bloomquist OefD and Betty Lou Pear- t. ., i . . rt 5 53 son are seen with the leaders of the class of 38, Fay Preble and Ralph Pederson. At this, the outstanding social event of 38, the thirty-niners acted as hosts.

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THE SENIORS AND ALICE MAE ADAMS Ardent collector of popular songs . . . They Say is her favorite...Intimates call her HJackie ...They also say that she is a member of the famous east end gang that swoops down upon the school each bright mom . . . She thinks the permanent wave ma.- chine is the most wonderful invention . . . only it could be more permanent. WALLACE ADAMS Modest. mischievous t'Wally . . . that is, when he gets that certain look in those big. brown eyes and a wrinkly smile across his face . . . Then you know that t'Wally has something up his sleeve l , . Friendly . . . He is the shining apple of the Adams family...1n other words he is Adams' Big Apple . HARVEY AKERSON Akerson's big. chuckling, chortiing Harvey and his gift of gab in person . . . Just give him a chance and he is a one-man circus...His favorite expression is t'Sny. have you heard this one? ...Thinks the world's worst invention was Frankenstein...0n gmd- uating this spring he says, HI hope. I hope, I hope . MARIAN AKERSON Energetic thumper of the big. bass Viol is dainty nAcorn . . . Wants to be a director of an ali-girl orchestra . . . and a mighty charming one would she make . . . Likes cream puffs . . . but is definitely not one . . . Is a cross-word puzzle fan . . . Although she won't talk about the future . . . we know it will be a bright one. ELEANOR ALLlNDER Decidedly blond Enar . . . the Allindcr girl . . . makes her temporary home in Willmar while attending high sehool...She is 9. good friend of the uUmbrella- Man . . l Her favorite sport is cycling . A . bike riding to you . . . Can think of nothing better than an over- grown steak and an abundance 01 onions...Waiits to be a nurse. ALVIN J. ANDERSON Listed as a crack shot on the roll of the American Rifle Association is little game hunter HAl ...Also likes to hunt for a good cherry Die :11 la mode... Wants to be a veterinarian...He thinks pure-bred stock farming his most likely field...Is very active in 4H club work, and is a busy man when fair week rolls around. ARTHUR ANDERSON The Duke of Willmar High is sports-minded Art... baseball, basketball, hockey. .. Duke is right on the spot with all of the latest dope on the subject... Is of French descent. . .Says an uA in English would be a remarkable event...A hearty eater of fried chicken. .. Plans to work in Chicago after graduation. ELAINE L. ANDERSON Likes all sports...particuiarly roller skating...Adept at making comic sketches. . .Sometimes she creates her own. . .Sometimes she draws Popeye and other famous syndicated figures Fond of music Says Benny Goofmanls orchestra is the best. . iDecieres she is not a jitterbug. .ibut a sympathizer. . .Doesn't snore. . .the very idea. EVERETT ANDERSON Everett is Duke's brother and sparring partner... Is happiest when he makes the last putt at the 18th hole with a par score...Eats anything. just so it's food...Used to have a notoriously short hnircut...so short that teachers couldn't iigrab it.,.He is ambi- tious and is game to anything that passes his way. Vi ' x, , V l RRY ANDERSON thet, holaslj arry, natural-born wizard at mathe- $aticsL.Ws few questions...but knows all of the ,Uanswers, . ell liked...Thinks staying in the deten- i With 1' is a waste of time. . .Goes for old fashioned lblfgeb try pie in a big way. . .Plens to become a civil lejn ineer when he reaches the age of occupations . Page . inclined to bee- merchant of some sor Might go into the her business. ROBERT ANDERSI Swnbby apple a day erson has drawling and slow bubbling 1a ... Yehhh Dibbee i favorite expression. . . 1 hit tune is uYou Have Been a Beautiful ...Is at present emplo a groaery boy's grocer ...After he receives hi lomn. he says. 'll Ira