Woonsocket High School - Redmen Yearbook (Woonsocket, SD)

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We, the Seniors of Woonsocket High School, of the City of Woonsocket, of the County of Sanborn, of the State of South Dakota, of the Country of the United States, of the Continent of North America, of the Western Hemisphere, of the World, in the Year of Nineteen Hundred, two score and ten years, do hereby willfully and gladly bequeath the following articles on the poor individuals named hereafters Milo leaves his 6' to Norman Gutzmer. Bob wills all his girlfriends to LeRoy Bradwish. Delaine leaves all his old bookkeeping papers to anyone who can use them. Donna bequeaths her tiny tootsies to Bob Parsons. Janeane leaves her cheerleading job to Patty Moran. Mavis gladly wills the cowboy music (wished on her last year) to Charley Knigge. Amanda wills her ability to work in the cafe to Martin Emerson. Ila bequeaths her Wessington Springs' boyfriends to Nyla Baughfman. Jim leaves his happy hours after V o'clock to Eddie Swenson. Lorraine wills her giggles to Shirley Hanson. Arlene leaves her outstanding report cards to Bill Smith. Delores wills her job as editor to Janice Noble. Helen wills her long tresses to Judy Thill. Francis leaves his ability to keep quiet to Joanne Anderson. Esther bequeaths her shorthand speed to Mary Peters. Marvin wills his blue convertible to Wayne Smith. (Let the top down and you can get more in.) Jeannie hopes Esther Wells will be able to whisper as loudly next year as she did this year. Connie wills her bashful nature to Dean Teller. To the Freshman class we leave all the experience we have gathered during the past four years. To the Sophomore class we leave our old gum wads, wrappers, cuds, etc. To the Junior class, the future Seniors of dear old W.H.S.. we leave our influence with the teachers. (You'd better acquire some of your own 'cause we didn't have much to leave.)

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Twenty-three eager freshmen made their first of many trips up to the second floor of WHS on their first day of high school in the fall of 'W6. One of their first tasks was the election of their class' officers: President—Helen Parsons, Vice President—Lorraine Oas, and Secretary Treasurer—Teddy Thompson. Those'enrolling in this graduating class were: Darwin Beintema, Milo Beintema, Robert Butler, Dorothy Duncan, Delaine Glenn, Donna Jo'Hansowitz, Mavis Jacobson,'Amanda Larson, Esther Miltenberger, Ilamae Moe, James Moran, Lorraine Oas, Arlene Oftedal,'Delores Parker', Helen Parsons,'Francis Rauch,'Dick Reed, Esther Schmiedt, Nancy Spriggs, Teddy Thomnson, Jean Van Leur, Marvin Vearrier, and Connie Vreeland. Esther Miltenberger left us after the first semester. Our queen candidate was Ilamae Moe. Class advisor was Robert Burchfield. A year later, the same group, except Nancy Spriggs, returned to the halls of Woonsocket High School to begin'their sophomore year. Class officers were: President—Delaine Glenn, Vice President—Teddy Thompson, and Secretary Treasurer—Arlene Oftedal. King and queen candidates were Teddy Thompson and Delores Parker. Class advisor was Mrs. Edythe Basham. Under Mrs. Eleanor Kettering's supervision, the class of '50 started their third vear at WHS. The officer's roster this year included: James Moran—President, Robert Butler—Vice President, and Jean Van Leur—Secretary Treasurer. During this year Janeane Hegg of Forestburg joined our class. Those'who did not return to our class'were Martin Emerson, Darwin Beintema, Teddy Thompson', Dorothy Duncan, and Dick Reed. The class play, The Bride Groom Said No, was presented by the juniors on January 20. American Legion Post No. 29 and the Auxiliary elected Arlene Oftedal from the Junior Class as representative to the 'H-9 Girls' State. The Forty Niners was the theme chosen for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. King and Queen candidates were Delaine Glenn and Jean Van Leur. Janeane Hegg was one of our cheer leaders. Eighteen Seniors proudly took their place on the west side of the assembly on September 5, 1950. The class officers elected'were: Marvin Vearrier--President, Donna Jo Hansowitz—Vice President, and Mavis Jacobson—Secretary Treasurer. The carnival was held November a- in which the senior candidates for King and Queen were James Moran and Helen Parsons. Helen Parsons, Ilamae Moe, and Janeane Hegg were elected cheer leaders. Delores Parker was selected as the local D.A.R. candidate. Five of the graduating seniors have attended 12' years of school together. They are: Delores Parker, Arlene Oftedal, Lorraine Oas, Connie