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Axel
Christian Boilesen
Memories
of Growing Up - Education
By Axel Boilesen, March 2013
I went to school at Cotesfield,
Nebraska my entire pre-college years. Looking back the most
noteworthy item of those school years was probably that my future
wife, Betty Ann Barr, and I were classmates until she went to
Grand Island High School instead of Cotesfield High School.
Of course by staying in Cotesfield and going to Cotesfield High
School I have been always able to honestly say that I graduated
third in my class. Which is great until I have to confess that
there were only five in my class.
Cotesfield class of 1936, Axel
Boilesen, first row on the steps, second from the left. "My
overalls look pretty new in this picture. When I did get new
denims I never wanted them washed until they had to be because
I loved the look and feel of new jeans. Not like today when
kids actually like them faded and torn."
Cotesfield Grammar Room 1936-1937,
Axel Boilesen in top row, third from left. Classmate Betty Ann
Barr, first row, second from right, would marry Axel on August
25, 1946.
Axel's Report Card for Grade 5,
Cotesfield, Nebraska shows that Axel had perfect attendance,
was a solid B+ student and his conduct was pretty good until
the end of the year when he was written up for "Whispers
Too Much." The good news is that by the end of the year
he "Shows Improvement" for his conduct.
On the Stage -
Axel on far right, sister Fern on far left in "Pilgrim"
program, 1932
Axel's Eighth grade
diploma, Howard County Nebraska. May 22, 1937
Spelling Champion
1937
Cotesfield school
was updated in 1913 and closed in 1945
Cotesfield High School
published a quarterly mimeographed paper called the "Cotesfield
Star". In the Spring edition was a section titled "GOODBYE
TO THE 1941 SENIORS".
The following was
written regarding Axel, one of the five high school seniors
who was graduating (each of whom got their respective paragraph
and "Advice" in this Goodbye section).
COTESFIELD STAR
- SPRING
GOODBYE TO THE
1941 SENIORS
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AXEL CHRIS BOILESEN
Axel is a tall blond with
a smile and ready hello for everyone. He has attended
school here all of his school days. He has take part
in many school plays and has been considered a good
actor by those who saw him. He is admired and respected
by everyone and has many friends. He will be missed
not only by the high school but also by children of
the grade school.
We wish you a very successful
life, Axel.
ADVICE--Don't be a farmer.
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Junior Senior Banquet Round
Up
Home on the Range Trio - Ranger
Axel Boilesen
Cotesfield High School
Diploma 1941
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