Brodhead High School - Red B Yearbook (Brodhead, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 93 of the 1954 volume:

PUBLISHED 'I BY THE gi 51 ANNUAL STAFF OF 5' 1954 3, Editor-In-chief 1, if Beverly Fairman 1' 5: Associate Editor T 1' william schrader Eg If Business Managers :E EE Marty Peterson it 51 Duane Lederman gl if I Faculty Advisor if Mrs. James Larkin l , W, Brodhead High School Song We're loyal to you, Brodhead High, We're Red and White, too, Brodhead High, We'll back you to stand 'Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, Brodhead High, fRah! Rahlj So crack out that ball, Brodhead High, We're backing you all, dear old High, Our team is our fame, protector, On boys, for we expect a victory From you, Brodhead High. Chorus: Fling out that dear old flag of Red and White, Lead on your sons and daughters cheering tonight Like men of old on giants placing reliance, Shouting defiance COS-ke! we-way 'Tis on you, our brave and good loyal band, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And to thee we pledge our hearts and hands, Dear players of the Brodhead High. DEDICATION MRS. DOROTHY SVEOM To Mrs. Sveom in appreciation of the many hours of patient work and guidance she has given to our Senior Class, we do dedicate this annual. We first elected Mrs. Sveom as our Class Advisor when we were Freshmen in September, 1950, and again in our Sophomore, Junior and Senior years. During these four years she has been a faithful helper as well as advisor. For her tireless efforts on our behalf, we offer a sincere Thank You l A friend should be one in whose understanding and virtue we can equally confide, and whose opinion we can value at once for its justness and its sincerity. -Anonymous. Mr. Arnold Ayres Mr. Willis Lorch BOARD OF EDUCATION Mfrs, V ll, I President Mr. Stanley Knight Mr. Gerald Condon Mrs. William Behrens ' Mrs. Gilbert Swartz 1.2 v' , A -N, - 1 'sr - . , fi 51 - ,,-:vf MP'-' 'A fs2.ff'H-W-'T-. as -'D 'li r..xg Seated fleft to rightiz Mrs. James H. Larkin, Mrs. Marvin Sveom, Miss Helen Lund, Mrs. Seth Cain, Miss Donna Decker, Miss Mary Preston, standing: Mr. Donald Schumacher, Mr. Wal'l'GH Sel-bo, Mr. Francis Eckerman, Mr. Robert Keen, Mr. Frank lin Schumacher, Mr. James H. Larkin. Mr. Piisterer, Superintendent Mr. Larkin Biology, Sections 1 and 2 Chemistry, Sections 1 and 2 Physics Study Hall il-4 Mr. Eckerman Industrial Arts I, II, III, IV Industrial Arts 7, 8 Grades Physical Education 5-6, 7-8 Grades Physical Education High School boys Mr. D. Schumacher Band Glee Club Music Class -1, 5, 6, 7, 8 Grades Tonette Band -1-5 Grades Study Hall 9-10 Mr. Keen Ag'riculture I Agriculture II Agriculture III Agriculture IV Study Hall 2-3 Mrs. Cain Home Economics I Sections 1 and 2 Home Economics II - Advanced Home Economics Home Economics 7, 8 Grades Study Hall, Girls 3-4 Miss Beckwith I.iln'm'i:in FACULTY Misa Preston World History, Sections 1 and 2 American History, Sections 1 and 2 Mr. F. Schumacher English II Science II Geography I Study Hall 10-11 Mrs. Larkin English II, Section 1 English III, Sections 1 and English IV, Sections 1 and 2 Study Hall, Girls 3-4 2 Mrs. Sveom Shorthand Typing, Sections 1, 2, 3 Bookkeeping' Study Hall 11-12 Miss Lund Algebra, Sections 1, 2, 3 Physical Education 5, G, 7, 8 Grades Physical Education, High School Girls Mr. Selbo Economics, Sections 1 and 2 Geometry, Sections 1 and 2 Physical Education, High -School Boys Study Hall 1-2 Miss Decker Latin I Latin II English I, Sections 1, 2, 3 Study Hall, Boys 3-4 The superintendents Message The school year 1953-54 will go down as one of the inspirational years of the Brodhead High School. It has been a year of attainment in many fields. I should like to call your attention to these various line of endeavors and indicate what has prompted our students to reach suc- cesses in thosespheres. This has been a year of unusual scholastic success. Students as a whole have wanted to reach higher standards. They have insisted upon something better than just mediocrity. The present Senior Class can boast of nine students as members of the National Honor Society and the Junior Class has three of its boys as members of that group. Out of the present Senior Class at least thirty per cent will go to college. This is a very high percentage when compared to the national average. . In the realm of athletics the Brodhead High School has attained a reputation that was state wide. Never in the history of the school have we ever made such an enviable record in basketball as the past year. The spirit which prompted these athletes to fight on to achieve a record of 25 straight wins was an inspiration which permeated the entire stu- dent body. The desire to succeed was reflected in their attitudes toward other activities. The Forensic group has also demonstrated a strong urge to attain recognition as was indicated by a field of some thirty contestants com- peting locally, in the league, in the district, and finally three reaching that enviable goal-the state contest. This is a fine record for a school of our size. Our school also received recognition from another source this year. We have in our student body a girl who came to this country only about six years ago, but this year she has given to us a better understanding of what our country really means to us.,Gertrude Streuli gained state wide recognition for her essay on The Voice of Democracy. We owe her a debt of gratitude for awakening in us a recognition of all this great land of ours offers to us. We have been especially fortunate this year to have the inspiration of some fine artists and speakers. Though each one contributed much in his own sphere of attainment, perhaps none will be remembered so long as Dr. Glenn Cunningham. Dr. Cunningham could have come to us with a record of his past achievements in the field of athletics and we would have felt honored to have had him. Instead he brought a message which will be an inspiration for the rest of our lives. Probably no other speaker has been so dynamic and has left each with such a firm determination that no matter what our handicaps and shortcoming may be each of us can overcome them, attain our goals, and lead successful lives. His mes- sage is a fitting finale for the Senior Class and for this school year. He brought to us an example of a life well lived-,of a race well run. May the life of this great man be an inspiration to you, henceforth. ' -C. T. Pfisterer, Superintendent. -l Is it all right if we have real for Prom We like to have Richard Kent for the We have graduation?Do you care if we sale our turn to take charge of the dan Friday going to have a class meeting and vote on t t? These and many other questions havexbee of Mr. Pfisterer ever since We entered high school as Freshmen. could he ever think up enough answers for them? This is just a sma ple of what Mr. Pfisterer has to face eachqyear,--or has our class been most difficult? We are quiteisur that I r. Pfisterer will be iust as ppy to see us graduate asswe will be to 'T aduate We truth 'ate everything he has done for in the past four years, an , ' a vbt, be back in the years to come to ask him many more que fl X li fl if ti L in I -The Seniors. if MRS. BETH RINGEN Where is the scotch tape? How many rural from Avon? Which bus am I going on tonight? books here? When does that conference begin run off this test? I lost my wallet-is it here? Our Beth Ringen is the only one at B.H.S. all these questions, and many, many more. She are connected with our school, from the shyest members of our School Board. Thank you, Beth! 4' I do we D the new o u YO have all F 1 X X Senior Class President ................... .............. G erald Foss Vice-President .................. ........... B everly Fairman Secretary-Treasurer .......................... Marty Peterson Advisors ...................... Mrs. Sveom and Mr. Pfisterer We, the Senior Class of 1954, are now commencing to take one of the most important steps of our lives. We are about to leave the direct care and influence of Brodhead High School and go our own chosen ways. Some of us will enter institutions of higher learningg some of us will go into our chosen vocationsg and some of us will enter military service. But whatever new experiences we encounter, we will always remember the athletic events, parties, dances, and subject matter in which we have taken part during our four short years in high school. It seems like only a short time ago that we entered high school as Fresh- men and now we stand at the end of our high school days. We will go out into life to face momentous world problems plus a period of economic readjustment in our own country. We will have to deal with the threat of communism, socialism, or any other systems that endanger or seek to overthrow our democratic way of life. We hope that with the training that our teachers and our parents have given us we will be able to solve the problems which we meet. During the past four years our teachers have tried their best to make us more mature and stable as well as teach us subject matter. We are grateful for their work and interest, their guidance will have a lasting influence on us and will make us better Americans. As our days at Brodhead High School draw to a close, we hope that with the help of God, we shall be able to reach the goals which we have set for ourselves in life and make this world a better place in which to live. ' -Gerald Foss. A SENIOR THOUGHT To be alive in such an age! To live to it! To give to it! Rise, soul, from thy despairing knees, What if they lips have drunk the lees? Fling forth thy sorrow to the wind And link thy hope with humankinclg The passion of a larger claim will put thy puny grief to shame. Breathe the world-thought, do the world-deed, Think hugely of thy brother's need. Give thanks with all thy flaming heart, Crave but to have in it a part- Give thanks and clasp thy heritage- To be alive in such an age! -Angela Morgan. X I i Donna Eidalil Donna Haul al work ur hard at play, Donm1'.v bury every minulc of lllc day. Pep Club 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, G.A.A. 1, 2, Thes- pians 1, 2, 3, 4, Forensics 1, Cab'bag'es 2, Class Play Staff 4. Beverly Ann Fairman Skeejie L Bw is uliurzya' on tllc run, Trying In gr! our Annual IflHll'fn ' Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4, Glee 'Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, Forensics 1, 2, The Trysting' Place 1, The Red Velvet Goat 3, Prom Court 3, Homecoming Court 4, Annual Staff Editor 4, Class Vice-President 4, Secretary-Treas- urer 1, Magazine Sales Business Manager 4, Sales Secretary 1, 2, National Honor So- ciety 3, 4, Youth Conference 1, ,Student Council Planning Committee 4, National Latin Exam Award 2, D.A.R. Good Citizens Award 4, Valedictorian. Gweneth Ann Fleming Gwen DimpI1'1l xmilc and flashing cya, Pretty Giurn Inu just lmsxrd by! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Tri-Hi-Y 2, Treasurer 2, Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Foren- sics 1, 2, The Red Velvet Goat 3, Ever Since Eve fClass Play 41, Prom Queen 3, Homecoming Court 4, Annual Staff 3, 4, Magazine Sales Secretary 1, 2, National Honor Society 4. Gerald Paul Foss 'Brain Tim tts! may Im awlul laugh, I But I1c'll get 100, sun: l!7l0llKllfn Pep Club 1, 2, 4, F.F.A. 1, 2, Hi-Y 1, 4, Sec- retary 4, Thespians 1, Ever Since Eve f'Class Play 41, 'Class President 4, Vice- President 2, 3, National Honor Society 3, 4, Badger State 3, aSa1utatorian, Alvin William Arnold, Jr. Al fl grrrn Clu'w'olrl rm' . . . :Il run'l hr fur! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 4, Thespians 1, 3, 4, Ever Since Eve fClass Play 41. Phyllis Rae Anderson Andy llr'f' muxir is nirr, lful xlu s nirrrl Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. 2, 3, Reporter 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4, Thespians 1, 2, 3, The Red Velvet Goat 3, Youth Conference 3, Student. Planning' Committee 4. Geraldine Lee Bramble Geri Wln'n: tlu'rr'x 11 party, Tlu'r1 .r Geri! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. 2, Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, G.A.A. 2, Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, Forensics 1, 4, Sunday Costs 5 Pesos 2, The Red Velvet Goat 3, The Little Dog Laughed fClass Play 31, Ever Since Eve fClass Play 41, Annual Staff' 4, Na- tional Honor Society 4. - Jerry Lee Christensen Chris I 1mlbu1l, lmsvlzflll, Iwslcf-llmll, lIr'x :ml for nmr, rm! for ull! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2, Vice-President 3, President 4, Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, Ever Since Eve fClas,s Play 41, Prom Court 3, Homecoming King 4, -Class Presi- dent 3, Vice-President 1, Badger State 3. Duane Nathan Lederman Durango Many lumars has Duamz won, We hope his honors lmvr juxl hrgun! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 15 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 45 The Little Dog Laughed fClass Play 315 Prom Court 35 Class Secretary-Treasurer 25 Annual Staff' 1, 3, 45 Badger State 3. .,, Jeanine Lee Main Frenchie ln .vingiuy,', Iran rlurs fxr'rl,' In Fonrflxics shi: :Ions ax w1'!ll Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Cluib 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 45 F.T.A. 2, 35 Secretary-Treasu1'er 35 Lit- tle Women Leader 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 45 Forensics 1, 2, 3, 45 Gray Bread 15 Sunday Costs 5 Pesos 25 The Red Velvet Goat 35 Ever Since Eve fClass Play 455 Class Secretary-Treasurer 35 Prom Court 35 Homecoming Court 45 Annual Staff 1, 4.- Robert Meythaler Mike How ran su much noisn rome from .vuch u Iilllr boy? 5 Pep Club 1, 2, 35 Ever Since Eve KClass Play 4y. Lawrence Morgan Larry Larry is broarl-shaulrlrrnvl, .vlmng and lull Is il :my wumlcr that he likes f1mllmll? Football 1, 25 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. I George Frederick Goodsir Fred HTlll'.V my 1 rrvl'.r II nuixunrr, they my ln-'x u pm!! lful I n'rl mn lu' rvuulrrl us om' nj Ihr bmi. Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Hi-Y 2, 45 Thespians 4. Faith Ann Hageman DilnplcS A girl wilh rlimplrx, uml uutun' xzm'r'I,' Tflllfzl' ll ftlllllliilllffllll hrml lu lN'llffH Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, President 45 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Play Staff 4. Donna Marie Jones Boots Damn: .nwlls Ihr' quir! lypf, , Bu! hrr flns1u4'r.v an: llllill? rigid! Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 2, 3, 45 Ever Since Eve CClass Play 415 National Hdnor So- ciety 4. Caroline Helen Jones Joncsey . CuruIirm is a jricmlly lass, Shv's a rhwrrjul mrmbcr of our class! Pep Club 15 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 F.T.A. 2, 35 Historian 35 Vice-President 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 45 Forensics 2, 35 The Trysting Place 15 Cabbages 25 Ever Since Eve fClass Play 415 National Honor Society 4. Pep UEVEI l'ff1.'L'y Pep Club T11 H1 Cabbagesn 23 Since Evef' fClass Carl Roderick Carl Carl wax 'vcryillfmly ir Bu! was know ln:'.v just Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ball 19 Hi-Y 3, 4 orensics 23 ve oat 35 41 Shirley Ann Sim looks . Bu! rf-ally Pep Club 1, 2, Club 3 4 Homecoming Goat 35 HEVGI Youth Conference 33 Badger State 3. 7711431 wvn'l F Cluxs v -ry L 4, . 1lVliite Play 41 .l J Niedermeier Duane 1'lIixr1ri1'f lim' in quirl guys! Ever Since Eve fClass Play 41. Richard Olsen 'Joe Dirk has lmrsomililyv-lm is u lu! nj lung Prom King 'uotfs wrn' rounlrrl -.wmv vfmugh ln' :mx llnf mfr! Pep Club 4, Vice-President 45 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, .Sentinal 43 Hi-Y 4, Vice-President 45 Thespians 4, Vice-President 45 Ever Since Eve fClass Play 41, Prom King 3. Bruce Peterson Pete Hfil'1'llfl'l' mrn Ilnm I haw' Ii1'r'll-- But lhry urn ull f'l'llIilU Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 3g Hi-Y 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 45 Ever Since Eve QClass Play 41. 43 C Staff zine Ann Peterson Peppe1 ' ixn'I rvl11urinf,' rarliu half as lux! ax il is hofuvwnrkln Ba Secretary-T1'easu1-el' 43 n . d 1, 2, 3, 4, Thes- 1, 2g Make-Up Tl'e2LSLll'G1' 45 Manager 49 Maga- 4g National Honor Peggy Arlene Staffeld Peggy Prggy is a scholar-0 bright mu' Inn: Bu! not ax brighl as lllr :milf sin' givrx yuu. ' Spanish Club 2, 35 Glee Club 15 Band 1, 2, 45 F.H.A. 15 Tri-Hi-Y 3, 45 G.A.A. 15 National Honor Society 4. Gertrude Streuli Trudy Thr lmppirsl misrr on rarllr - Tln' man who saws up rwry frirml lu' muki-rf Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 2, 3, 45 Tri- Hi-Y 2, 35 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 2, 3, 4. V Edward Cole Swartz Austin Healey A :ports rar fun, llimugll and tlmaugli, Tu u lag mul l'or.vcln' ln ll always In' Hur! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football. 1, 25 Basketball 1, 25 Hi-Y 3, 45 Thespians 3, 45 The Red Velvet Goat 35 Ever Since Eve lClass Play 45. Marion Jean Thostenson Marion Marian may lu' quirl, but lln'n s lm fluubf abou! il. Slu x morn allm with lun, lliun slu' is :r-illmu! il. ' G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4. X Jake Henry Schlittler Jake .luIur is u rnmzrkablr guy, wr agrrcg Wax Ihrrf' rrrr ll buy ax fi14'll.i'lHIf us hr! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Football 1, 2, 35 Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 15 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Secretary 35 Vice-President 45 The Red Velvet Goat 35 Ever Since Eve fClass Play 415 Prom Court 35 Homecoming' Court 45 Class President 25 Annual Staff 4. William Parker Schrader Te1'mate1 ' 'tliill run lu' ruunlvrl an for lun und luuJ,'hlcr,' Wlirn lm rruckx 11 jokn you'll grin rvcr filler! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Vice-President 35 Football 1, 25 Basketball 1, 2, 35 Hi-Y 1, 45 President 45 Thespians 1, 45 Ever Since Eve CClass Play 415 Class President 15 Annual Staff 2, 45 Prom Court 35 Homecoming Court 45 National Honor Society 4. Dianne Smith Dee lVlu'm'wr you Iovl: blur and lowly fur u 1:-llilr, Dnr run lu' l'0lIllll'1I on for lrirmlly rlmllrr mul u xmilr, ' Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 F.T.A. 25 Tri-Hi-Y 1, 2, 35 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 45 Forensics 1, 2, 3, 45 Gray Bread 1. Jerry Stabler Sparrow Iusl ll boy with f1l'tl.YllIll :z'ayJ,' A mnxhml lrirml through ull our rluy:l Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 25 Hi-Y 1. 1 l l i 'A tj i l 4 . Donald A. Walden Severn Donald Irjl old Brorlllrull lligll, Willmul a t'lllllll'lT Ia my gourl-bynl Pep Club 1, 2, 3, -lg Football 1, Hi-Y 1, 2 3, 11. Lorraine'Beth Zimmerli Zim l,nrrui1n' ix popular, uv' all lmmv: Sln' ix ulfwlys on Hu' gal Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 35 , G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Point Secretary 33 Presi- dent 4g Teen-Y Leader 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4, President 45 White Lawn 3g Ever Since Eve fClass Play 415 Prom Court 3 Homecoming- Queen 45 Badger State 35 In: side B.H.S. 45 Youth Conference 3. Lorraine Ella Vigclahl Lorraine Larruimv'.v a wunmn prmirlrnl---of F.T.A., And l?'L'l'1l line boys muxl ugrrn--:luv rlorx 0.K. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, President 43 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 43 Class Play Staff 4. Myrna Marie Walmer Myrna Pa-uplr who lhrnw kissrs ara mighl nrur llnlwlvsxly lucy! Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 13 F.H.A. 3, 43 G.A.A. 1, Thespians 33 Class Play Staff 4. Shirley Wheeler l'Squeele1 ' Shirley has u lot of lun, Q Wilh a smile for c'vcry1m1'l Pep Cl.ub 1, 2, 3, 4g Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 F.H.A. 35 Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Thespians 1, 2, 3, 4. Betty P. Weibel Weibel I rlrivn the same way mm: do, But I ,acl blamed for ill Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, F.T.A. 23 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Thes- pians 1, 2, 33 Annual Staff 23 Inside B.H.S. 4. f FORENSIC SEASON, 1954 The fact that the 1954 forensic season has been one of our most successful ones is attested to by the following facts: flj that more students than ever participated in the speech contests, C21 that the judge of our local contest fMr. Ronald Gee of the University Speech Departmentj pronounced it to be one of the best local contests he had ever judgedg f3J that eight out of the eleven local winners achieved A ratings at the league contestsg Q41 that three of these league win- ners won A rating at the district meetg C53 that two of these three state contestants were awarded the final A rating and the gold medal which represents top state forensic honors, while the other one of the three won a B rating and silver medal. The three state finalists were Jeanine Main, Dianne Smith, both in the field of extemporaneous reading, and Jon Sveom in serious declama- tion. Jeanine and Dianne, both seniors and both in their fourth year of forensic competition, were the gold medal winners. Jon, a sophomore, in his second year of competition, won the silver medal. Both Jeanine and Dianne have established new records in B.H.S. forensics. Dianne was the first student ever to win through to the state contest when she was a Freshman or ever to attain that honor in three different years. Jeanine is the first student in Brodhead's forensic history to Win the final A rating and the gold medal more than once, achiev- ing this honor both in 1953 and 1954. Contestants who won an A rating in both local and league con- tests, being stopped only at the district meet, were Peggy Roberts, Shir- ley Ruef, Doris Buehler, Carolyn Olson, and David Pfisterer. Sonja Leatherman, Judy Lee, and Beverly Mau were also winners in the local contest but received B ratings in the league contests. Other students who survived local eliminations and qualified for the final local contest were Bernice Weibel, David Clark, Carolyn Pin- now, Geraldine Bramble, Marjorie Deppeler, Judy Brager, and Patricia Blobaum. X First row Qleft to right! : Alvin Arnold, Caroline Jones, William Schrader, Shirley Ruef, Arthur Riese, Geraldine Bramble, Edward Swartzg second row: Richard Olsen, Donna Jones, Jerry Christensen, Gerald Foss, Lorraine Zimmerli, Gweneth Fleming, Jeanine Main, Carl Roderick, Jake Schlittler, Bruce Peterson, Miss Prestong third row: Myrna Walmer, Donna Eidahl, Marion Thostenson, Lorraine Vigdahl, Faith Hageman, Marty Peterson, Jeanette Stuessy, Thomas Edgar, Duane Niedermeier, Robert Mey- thaler. SENIOR CLASS PLAY EVER SINCE EVE cAs'r OF CHARACTERS Johnny Clover, editor of the Penguin ............................ ................... A 1't Riese Spud Erwin, business manager of the Penguin ..... ..................... E d Swartz Susan Blake, assistant editor of the Penguin .. ........ Geralding Bramble Margaret Roberts Lucybelle Lee, Southern Hirt ................-...,........ .................. J ean Main Betsy Erwin, Spud's talkative sister ......................... ..................,........ G wen Fleming- lVIr. Clover, Johnny's absent-minded father ..............................,........... William Schrader Mrs. Clover, Johnny's mother ............................................ Shirley Ruef, Caroline Jones Miss Willard, teacher who believed in women in business ....,........... Lorraine Zimmerli Mr. Quinn, superintendent against women in business ............................ Jake Schlittler Preston Hughes, youthful stuffed shirt ........................................................ Alvin Arnold Ofiicer Simmons, a policeman ...................................................................... Carl Roderick Football Players fwho appear in one scenej ............ Jerry Christensen, Richard Olsen Gerald Foss, Larry Morgan, Robert Meythaler Bruce Peterson, Duane Niedermeier Time: Present. The Place: Johnny's office in his father's house in Preston, a small suiburban town. Although there was difficulty in getting our cast to settle down to business we managed to give the performances on November 27 and 28. The plot of our play centered around the troubles of Johnny Clover and Spud Erwin, editor and business manager of their High School paper, The Penguin. The troubles are because of a girl, Susan Blake, who has high pressured herself into the position of assistant editor. Be- cause girls never do have any sense Susan almost bankrupts the Pen- guin and nearly lands them all in jail. Adding to their woes, especially Susan's, is the new girl, Lucybelle Lee, a southern belle to whose charms both boys succumb-with near dual results. But due to the help of Betsy and Susan, Lucybelle is found out in the end. Johnny's absent-minded father, Mr. Clover, straightens everything out in the end when he visited the editor of a big city paper who Wanted to use Johnny as a correspondent reporter. 'i lm Left to right: Duane Lederman, Jerry Christensen, King Richard Olsen, Jake Schlittlcr, William Schrader and Hugh Roberts. unior P rom, IQ53 April In Paris was the theme of our Junior Prom held on April 24, 1953 at which time the couples danced to the music of Richard Kent and his orchestra from Milwaukee. , The gymnasium was transformed into a miniature Paris. Highlights were: Mrs. Burt's painting of Paris at one end of the gymg a park scene and a cafe scene under the balconyg grape vines and sketches of girls' formals adorning the balcony, and, fthanks to many travel agenciesj several beautiful posters and paintings to further add to the balcony decorations. The outstanding architectural masterpieces included replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Arch of Triumph, one at either side of the stage. Outlining the orchestra was the half circle design fdrmed by the theme. . Paintings on the south windows were those of Louis XIV and a fashionable French lady, the remaining windows having complimentary French store window displays and flags, beneath which were typical French awnings and a colorful flower-laden stone wall. The score board was adequately concealed by gloomy gray gargoyles. X Left to right: Jeanine Main, Beverly Fairman, Queen Gwen Fleming, Shirley Ruef, Lorraine Zimmerli, and Connie Carter, V unior Prom, 1953 The biggest problem for all the Juniors and the advisors was the three-tier fountain which turned out to be the main attraction, illum- inated by a red spotlight, hidden behind trees surrounding the fountain. The night before Prom, everyone stepped back to look atdthe result of much labor-water dripping gracefully down over each tier. Nothing happened though! After about two hours of scurrying around-getting help from everyone available, We succeeded in starting the fountain. Luckily it worked for the next night. During the Grand March which took place at nine o'clock, each couple was announced over the loud-speaking system. The march, led by Queen Gwen Fleming and King Richard Olsen, was terminated by an arch formed by all the couples, through which the Royalty passed. 6, Clifford Anderson- Cliff -He always wears a happy smile. Judith Anderson- Judy -Where her interests lie, it's hard to sayg they often change from day to day. Richard Badertscher- Dick -School comes easy-for someone else. Ruth Blackford- Ruthie -It isn't her complexion that makes Ruth's face red. Norabelle Brace- Norabelle -Fords are her favorite. John Burkhamer- John -I -can take them or leave them. Richard Caple- Dick -He keeps his two-tone Nash buzzing around. Betty Christensen-- Bets -For some reason she likes gray Dodgcs. Janice Christensen-- Jan - My life's a secret. Kenneth Clark-U-Clink -He enjoys a striving grocery business. Jack Covert- Toad -He's just a born salesman. James Cramblett- Jim -Jim says, When out shopping come to the I.G.A. Kenneth Deininger- Kenny -You don't have to be big to be smart. Virgil Deininger- Virgil -His interest lies in cars only!? Marjory Deppeler-- Marj -Piano playing is a good hobby. Vivian Drevdahl-''Red -Gentlemen prefer red heads. Gerald Edgar- Tank -Although I don't play football, I know the game. Thomas Edgar- Tom --There's nothing quite like the country girls. Phillip Edwards- Phil -I enjoy my evenings up town. Karen Fleming- Kaye -What I know, the world knows. Clarence Hoesly- Clarence -The easiest way to get through school is by sleeping through. Phillip Hulburt-- Phil --There is nothing like a rich druggist. Jean Johnson- Jean -Some underclassmen have lots of charm. Janet Jones- Janet -In typing her fingers really fly. Lorraine Kneubuehl- Lorraine -Monroe seems to ring a bell. John Krueger-- Jack -He'll make a good farmer some day. Loretta Latham- Lorie --The Junior with a bright future. Richard Lunde- Dick -Even an old car is ibetter than none. Charles Marsh- Chuck -What is it that gives Chuck that winning way. Loretta Martin- Loretta -Who cares what happened centuries ago? Robert Matzke- Bob -Gum tastes better in school. Jerry Montefelt-- Jerry -Quiet at all times. Nancy Nenneman- Nancy -Don't judge a 'book by its cover. Dorothy Niedermeier- Dorothy -Pleasantness is her motto. Carolyn Olson- Shrimp -Seniors are swell in her book. Leon Perkins- Leon -Who says there's anything wrong with the Sophomores? Carole Peterson-- Pete What does history possess that holds Carole's interest? Eileen Pinnow- Imp -In quietness Eileen excells. Larry Pinnow- Larry -Larry believes there is a future in being a rich farmer. Nick Rieder- Nick -Be still-Nick's trying to think. Maribeth Riese- Maribeth -A quiet book, but loads of fun. Arthur Roderick- Art -Money's just something he never lacks. Darlene Sarow- Dar --School just isn't interesting anymore. Larry Saunders- Larry -Life is what you make it. Allen Schlittler-''Augie -Which does he like better, cars or girls? Alfred Schumacher- Alfred -Famous trumpet player of the Junior Class. Donna Schwartzlow-- Donna -Donna can remember a date-in history, that is. Mary .Stabler- Stablizer +Oh! History can get awfully confusing. Rae Staffeld- Rae --It's fun to have a cousin in the Junior Class. Kathleen Stamplli- Kathleen -She has been gone long and shall long be re- memibered. - Franklin Steiner- Frank -He gives all the Juniors a run for their money in History. Rani Jo fStencel- Rani -Even the Junior Class has some swell fellows. Jeanette Stuessy- Jeanette -Oh, school just comes natcherly for me. Robert Thostenson- Bob -A loyal student, a kind friend. Mary Wall- Mary -One rare case where the student is studious. Bernice Weibel- Bernice -This dark-haired lass is the Prom Queen of the Junior Class. - Jane Wendler- Jane -The gal with a winning smile. Allen Williams- Al -There's nobody quite as agreeable as Al in English. X First 1'ow fleft to rightj : Jean Johnson, Betty Christensen, Darlene Sarow, Eileen Pinnow, Kathleen Stampfli, Jane Wendler, Norabell Brace, Lorraine Kneubuehl, Ruth Blackford, Loretta Latham, Rae Staiiield, Mary Stablerg second row: Janice Christen- sen, Karen Fleming, Bernice Weibel, Nancy Nenneman, Carolyn Olson, Donna Schwartzlow, Mary Wall, Marjory Deppeler, Dorothy Niedermeier, Janet Jones, Lor- etta Martin, Vivian Drcvdahlg third row: Mr. Eckerman, Jeanette Stuessy, Rani Stencel, Judith Anderson, Maribeth Riese, Carole Peterson, Robert Matzke, Thomas Edgar, Clarence Hoesly, Jerry Montefelt, Alfred Schumacher, Miss Prestong fourth row: Leon Perkins, John Krueger, Phillip Hulburt, Franklin Steiner, Larry Pinnow, Nick Riebler, Richard Lunde, John Burkhamer, Allen Williams, Allen Schlittler, Rich- ard Badertscher, Philip Edwardsg fifth 1'0WI Larry Saunders, James Craniblett, Kenneth Clark, Arthur Roderick, Kenneth J.Deininger, Clifford Anderson, Virgil Deininger, Charles Marsh, Richard Caple, Jack Covert, Robert Thostenson, Gerald Edgar. unior Class L' President .................................................... Robert Matzke Vice-President ................. ......... Larry Pinnow Secretary-Treasurer .................................. Rani Jo Stencel As the school yearcomes to a close, we, the Junior Class of 1954, can look backiand seegthemany accomplishments we have made. Our scholastic record, is one of high standing. Out of fifty-seven members, forty percent have made the honor roll at one time or an- other. But a high scholastic record isn't the only goal we must strive for. Wemust set high goals in ambition, ingenuity, and co-op-eration with others. I think our Homecoming fioat, magazine sales, and Prom have proved we are accomplishing such a goal. - ' We hope we have set examples that the underclassmen will be proud to follow. As they become upperclassmen, let our achievements inspire them to set and reach even higher goals that they too may be- come a credit to their high school. We would like totake this opportunity to sincerely thank our class advisors, Miss Preston and Mr. Eckerman, and the rest of the faculty for lending a helping hand when We needed it most. -Robert Matzke. Margaret Ayres- Midge -The longer we know her, the better we like her. 'Charles Bauer- Chuck --Life is too short to study all the time. Russell Becker- Russ -Oh, why should life all labor be? Patricia Blobaum- Pat -A bushel of fun in a small package. Richard Bouton-- Dick -'Ever a faithful member of our class. Sandra Bramble- Sandy -What should a girl do but be merry? Francis Brown-- Prune -Must I go to school, Ma? Doris Buehler-''Doris -Here's a girl who likes to write long letters. Arthur Caple- Art -His ways are all pleasant ways. Gloria Challoner- Gloria --All we know about her is good. Cora Lu Conway- Cork -Small in size, but great in that which makes for char- acter. Mary Jane Culles- Mary -Good natured, that's me all over. Janet Day- Janet -A quiet girl, sometimesf R Lauren Earleywine-- Pete -Not guilty of a thing, except perhaps studying. Janet Gadow- Janet -A true pal in every sense of the word. Beth Hageman- Beth --She pleases us all in her own nice way. Gary Hawkins-- Gary -School is such a nice pass time. Wesley Helmeid- Wes -I could be good at anything-if I wanted to. Betty Hendrickson-''Betty -She's quiet-when she's asleep. Darlene Hicks- Darlene -A southern belle. Ezra Hoesly- EJ -I make my home on the farm to keep me from the dlty's harm. Virgil Keller- Virg --Dances are so much fun! Sonja Leatherman- Sonny -True to her school, her work, and her friends. Charlene Lentz- Charlene -A fair exterior is a silent recommendation. Beverly lliliau - Lucky -In life I have a lot of fun, but when there's work I get it one. David Morgan- Hubber -I just can't .make my eyes behave. Ned Myers-- Herbert --Youth is full of sport and I am young. Gerald Olsen- Jerry -The world was made for fun. Robert Olsen- Bob -Freshmen--they interest me! Kenneth Perkins- Ken -I have a man's might and a man's mind, and one of my own, too. Betty Pinnow- Boops --Dates are her favorite fruit. Carolyn Pinnow- Angel --She always has a friendly smile for everyone. Ruth Pinnow- Ruth -Don't let education interfere with fun. Jerry Pryce- Squeak --What a big heart for such a small person. Bessie Regenold-- Bessie -Here's a true and industrious friend. William Robichaux- Lump -He enjoys the company of one-at any time. Howard Robinson- Howie -They say he's not as quiet as he seems. Jerry Schmitt- Rev -He knows that the football field is not the only place you need a good line. Beverly Schwartz- Bev -To have a friend, is to .be a friend. Trygve Strommen- Trig -A faithful member of the bachelor's club? J on Sveom- Jon -He hath a stern look, but a gentle heart. Harlene Taylor- Har -It's so nice to know that I can write with either hand. Robert Taylor- Bob --I'.m not afraid of work-I can lie down beside it and go to s eep. William Vigdahl- Bill -Why work when I can talk my way out. Donna Weidman- Donna -Dark of hair, but not of disposition. Marjorie Wendler- Marge -Full of giggles and fun is she. Ernest Wenger- Effie -Youth comes but once in a lifetime. Patricia Wish- Pat -Her goodness equals her tallness. Marvin Wolf- Marv -Women, they scare me! Enid Zimmerli- -Eenie -She acts first and afterwards-blushes. X First row fleft to rightja Janet Day, Cora Lu Conway, Ruth Pinnow, Darlene Hicks, Harlene Taylor, Sandra Bramble, Donna Weidman, Janet Gadow, Charlene Lentz, Bessie Regenoldg second row: Miss Lund, Marjory Wendler, Patricia Blobaum, Beth Hageman, Patricia Wish, Margaret Ayres, 'Carolyn Pinnow, Beverly Mau, Sonja Leatherman, Enid Zimmerli, Beverly Schwartz, third row: Doris Buehler, Betty Pin- now, Gloria Challoner, Mary Jane Culles, Trygve Strommen, Lauren Earleywine, Ned Myers, David Morgan, Mr. -Selbog fourth row: Jerry Olsen, Russell Becker, Wesley Helmeid, Richard Bouton, Ernest Wenger, William Robichaux, Charles Bauer, Jerry Schmitt, Francis Brown, Jon Sveomg fifth row: Robert Taylor, Virgil Keller, Ezra Hoesly, Vernon Tearman, Ronnie Zuhl.ke, Kenneth Perkins, Arthur Caple, William Vigdahl, Marvin Wolf, Jerry Pryce, Gary Hawkins, Robert Olsen. Sophomore Class President ................ .... R obert Taylor Vice-President .......... ....... B everly Mau Secretary-Treasurer ...................................... Betty Pinnow We, the Sophomore Class of 1954, are ending our careers as under- classmen and are now ready to become Juniors at Brodhead High School. This year's class has fifty-six members enrolled. We have stu- dents active in basketball, baseball, band, Glee Club, Thespians, F.F.A., F.T.A., F.H.A., and G.A.A. Our class has also been honored by having a continuous list of honor students on the honor roll. Being that we had such a large class we elected two advisors, Miss Lund and Mr. Selbo, Whom we wish to thank very much for their fine co-operation. -Robert Taylor. Vera Ames-- Amesie -Nice things come in small packages. Beverly Anderson-- Bev -I'm afraid to say that this little lass Thinks more each day of the Junior Class. Mary Anderson- Mary -You want to hear a good joke? Shirley Anderson-- Shirley -An understanding look in times of trouble is her fav- orite way of making friends. Marilyn Arnold- Mare --Candy, movie magazines and Tony Curtis Are her supplies for third hour, But one day Tony got married And Marilyn's plans went sour. Stuart Bjork- Be-jerk -Jambezie boy-he gets A's in English. Judith Brager- Judy -She's a friend to everyone and quiet when times demand, but when it's time to have ,some fun, she's just one of our merry band. David Clark- Davey -Still water runs mighty deep. Christine Jones- Christine -She always has her homework done on time. Dean Colby-- Dean -Can't figure out those giggly Freshman girls. Beverly Colden- Beverly -Quietness is one of her many virtues. - Marvel Dobbs- Marble -She thinks girls dance better than boys. Ronald Engle- Ronnie -Oh! Those beautiful curls. Terry Erickson--''Terrence --He does things in a big way. Elaine Fleming- Elaine -She keeps the Brodhead Library in business. Alice Foslin- Fossy -Her motto is Do unto others as you would have others do unfto you. Jean Gadow- Jeany -Don't feel bad Jean. Imitation brought out the w-'nsl' in all of us. Kenneth Gilbertson- Kenny -Who said Algebra was easy? Mardelle Hefty- Mardelle -Please, boys, give my books back. Beverly Hintzman- Hintz -I don't get it! Joyce Day- Joyce --She's our quiet gal. Loretta Hoeper-- Loretta -She seldom says a word. Betty Jacobson- Nellie -Stop-you'rc making me blush! Robert Keen- Bobby - Move, I'm coming through! Christine Kletzien- Chris -Certain people make her sick. Judith Kundert- Coon - Oh, mother's got that look on her face again. Judy Lee- Judy -Wherever she goes she causes a small riot. Andrew Kaderly-''Paul --Speaking of the good boys- Wilson Martin- Willy - Hey, fellas, I found some notes! George McKinney- Skinny -Just call him rubberband kid. Bruce Main- Sunny Boy - I'm happy. Aren't you? Dean Markee- Dean -There goes the bell, end of round two!' James Miller-- Jamesy --A real student. Shirley Myers-- Sam -What size did you say? Robert Niedermeier- Bob --Cat got your tongue? Gary Olin- Chunt -A business manager, I'll say. Carol Olsen- Ole -All blondes aren't shy. David Pfisterer- Prof -Where does all that noise come from? Frances Rick- Frances -Quiet like a mouse. Nancy Pryce-- Nancy -Did you know she has two big brothers in the Sophomore Class? Roland Rollie- Rol1ie -I'm Miss Decker's favorite pupil. Edward Ruef- Ed -She ought to love me. I gave her half a stick of gum. Judy Saunders-- Judy -She sure doesn't waste any time when Mrs. Sveom leaves main room. Deniece Schlittler- Deniece -That old rag? Just a little number I picked up in Monroe. Marie Schmitz- Marie -I didn't say that, did I? John .Schreck- Ten -A future Geography teacher. Phyllis Stamphli- Phyll.is''-She's awful quiet before you get to know her. Susan Schultz- Susie -Tall, dark and handsome? Lorna Stuessy- Stuezzy -She has great respect for the Irish. Claudia Tearman- Claudia -She haslmost fun in English-that's what we think. Twila Ti-mmerman- Twila -I couldn't find it! Virginia Trickle- Virginia -She loves to open pages. Arlene Wagner- Arlene -We're glad she came to our school. . Bonnie Walmer- Bonnie - Gosh! I got A-, I know I should have worked harder. Paul Weibel- Paul -You just love Latin class, don't you Paulus? Lewis Wheeler- Louie - Love that Jane! Sidney Wheeler- Sid --Have you ever read one of those letters from Potavia? Milo Whitehead- Mi -Who's the somebody you had that fight with? David Wolf- David -A proverbial wolf. Richard Wolter- Stretch - Any,body know a good joke? X Marvel low fleft to Schli'ttler,- Marilyn Arnold, Beverly Christine Jones, Mardelle Miller, second row: Kletzien, Rick, Marie Schmitz, Shirley Anderson, Judith Saunders Twila man, Miss Decker, fourth row: Mr. Terry Erickson, Lewis Wheeler, David Bjork, Robert Keen, Andrew Kaderly Jr., Robert Niedermeier, James Miller, Roland Rollie Weibel, Sidney Wheeler, Gary Olin, David Kenneth Gilbertson. Colden Carole Olsen Hoeper, Mary Anderson, Susan Schultz, Pryce, Betty Jacobson, Judith Lee, Judith Brager, Myers, Judith Kundert, Bonnie Walmer, third row: Virginia Trickel, Frances Anderson, Vera Ames, Alice Foslin, Phyllis Stampfii, Claudia Tear- Colby, Bruce Main, George McKinney, Ronald Engle, Dean Markee, Stuart Whitehcadg fifth row: David Wolf, Martin, Edward Ruef, Paul Richard Wolter, John Schreck, Freshman Class President ................... .................................... E dward Ruef Vice-President ............ David Clark Secretary-Treasurer ...................................... Judy Kundert This year We have 61 students in our class. We have elected two class advisors, Miss Decker and Mr. Larkin. Many of us take part in various activities, and a large number of us participate in sports. We financed our treasury by selling refreshments at games and sponsoring a dance. We got third place on our fioat for homecoming. We hope that we can set as good an example for the future students of B.H.S. as the past students have bestowed upon us. -Edward Ruef. 1Left to rightl : Jerry Christensen, Gerald Foss, Duane Lederman, Lorraine Zim- merli, Shirley Ruef. Badger State Every year the Brodhead High School faculty has the opportunity to choose a boy and a girl from the Junior Class to attend Badger Boy's State and Badger Girl's State respectively. The expenses for this educa- tional week are paid for by the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. , To be a citizen of Badger State, the student must be in the upper third of his class, and a Junior in high school. He should possess the qualities of leadership, good character, and physical fitness. Both sessions are held in June. The boys met at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. The highlights of this session included the athletic events and the installation of the state officers. The girls met on the campus of the University of Wisconsin of Madi- son. The visit to the State Capitol and the demonstration of court pro- cedure at the Dane County Court House were the main features. These sessions are prepared to help young people become better citizens. Several groups of city and county ofiicers are elected from the student group. Then duties are assigned. Each session elects its own slate of state oflicers. Duane Lederman represented Brodhead at Boy's State and Lorraine Zimmerli attended Girl's State. -Lorraine Zimmerli. X I i ACTIVITIES THESPIANS - HI-Y FUTURE TEACHERS FUTURE FARMERS PEP CLUB BAND GLEE CLUB G. A. A. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS TRI-I-II-Y STUDENT COUNCIL ANNUAL STAFF First row fleft to rightjz Milo Whitehead, David Pfisterer, David Clark, David Morgan, Richard Wolter, Charles Bauer, Arthur Riese, Jerry Schmittg second row: Jean Johnson, Judith Saunders, Christine Kletzien, Vera Ames, Mary Anderson, Caro- lyn Pinnow, Beverly Fairman, Marty Peterson, Geraldine Bramble, Susan Schultz, Jeanine Main, Gweneth Fleming, Judy Brager, Beverly Hintzman, Shirley Myersg third row: Marjory Deppeler, Patricia Blobaum, Charlene Lentz, Sonja Leatherman, Mari- beth Riese, Carole Peterson, Enid Zimmerli, Sandra Bramble, Shirley Ruef, Lorraine Zimmerli, Carolyn Olson, Bernice Weibel, Donna Schwartzlow, Nancy Pryce, Deniecc Schlittlerg fourth row: Bonnie Walmer, Karen Fleming, Caroline Jones, Faith Hage- man, Lorraine Vigdahl, Doris Buehler, Patricia Wish, Mary Jane Culles, Cora Conway, Marion Thostenson, Judith Anderson, Dorothy Niedermeier, Ruth Blackford, Beverly Mau, Miss Prestong fifth row: Judith Kundert, Donna IEidahl, Lorna Stuessy, Marilyn Arnold, Loretta Martin, Rani Stencel., Jeanette Stuessy, Gertrude Streuli, Dianne Smith, Shirley Wheeler, Eileen Pinnow, Vivian Drevdahl, Noraliell Brace, Loretta Latham, sixth row: Carole Olsen, Judith Lee, Duane Lederman, Jerry Christensen, William Schrader, Fred Goodsir, Edward Swartz, Alvin Arnold, Carl Roderick, Bruce Peterson, Lauren Earleywine, Jon Sveom, Robert Taylor, Kenneth Perkins, Paul Weibelg seventh row: John Schreck, Edward Ruef, Richard Olsen, Jerry Prycc, John Burkhamer, Richard Badertscher, Trygve Strommen, William Vigdahl, Arthur Roder- ick, Charles Marsh, Robert Matzke, Jack Covert, Larry Pinnow, Kenneth Clark, Wil- son Martin. Thespian Club President ....................................,........... Lorraine Zimmerli Vice-President ..... ......... R ichard Olsen Secretary ........... ....... S hirley Ruef Treasurer ........... ..... .......... ......... G W e n Fleming Advisor ............................................................ Miss Preston The purpose of the Thespian Club is to promote interest in dra- matics and to finance forensics. Every year there is a large participation among the high school students and there is a good representation in the district and state contests from these students. Again this year, as every year, the club has presented two one-act plays. These plays and forensics are under the direction of Miss Mary Preston. -Lorraine Zimmerli. X First row fleft to rightl : Mr. Keen, Richard Olsen, Gerald Foss, John Burkhamer, William Schrader, Bruce Main, Mr. Franklin Sehumacherg second row: Robert Matzke, Franklin Steiner, Larry Pinnow, Robert Taylor, Lauren Earleywine, Fred Goodsir, William Robichaux, Charles Bauer, Jerry Schmitt, Nick Riederg third row: Richard Badertscher, Thomas Edgar, Jerry Stabler, George McKinney, Phillip Hulburt, Trygve Strommen, William Vigdahl, Ronald Engle, Dean Markec, Robert Keen, Kenneth Gil- bertsong fourth row: Richard Caple, Donald Wolden, Bruce Peterson, Jon Svcom, Wesley Helmeid, Vernon Tearman, Mm-vin Wolf, Robert Olseng fifth row: Edward Swartz, Carl Roderick, Alvin Arnold, Arthur Riesc. I-I1-Y President .......... .... W illiam Schrader Vice-President .... ........ R ichard Olsen - Secretary .......................................................... Gerald Foss Treasurer ................................................ John Burkhamer Advisors ......,..,,, Mr. Keen and Mr. Franklin Schumacher The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain, and extend through- out the school and community high standards of Christian character. We have all tried to follow the four planks of the Hi-Y platform which are: clean sportsmanship, clean scholarship, clean living, and clean speech. We elected Mr. Keen and Mr. Franklin Schumacher as advisors of our Hi-Y club. Mr. Schumacher acted as coach of our basketball team which was our main activity. The group traveled to Janesville during the holidays for a basket- ball game, which we lost. After the game We Went swimming in the Y.M.C.A. pool. . -William Schrader. Seated fleft to rightl: Donna Eidahl, Caroline Jones, Lorraine Vigdahl, Mari- beth Riese, Judith Anderson, Patricia Wish, Doris Buehlerg standing: Mr. Selbo, Peggy Staffeld, Mrs. Larkin, Beverly Schwartz, Phyllis Anderson, Jeanine Main, Marjory Deppeler. Future Teachers of America President ................................................ Lorraine Vigdahl Vice-President .............. ....... C aroline Jones Secretary-Treasurer ..... ...... M aribeth Riese Reporter ..................... ................... J udy Anderson Librarian-Historian ...... ................ M arjory Deppeler Advisors .................................. Mrs. Larkin and Mr. Selbo The Future Teachers of America Club is one of the smaller organ- izations in Brodhead High School, but it is an active and hard working club. -' In September we were host to the state Future Teachers conven- tion. At this time plans were formulated for a state Future Teachers Club. Maribeth Riese was elected from our club as treasurer of the state organization. In February We had a pot luck supper and a candle light initiation service for new members. At our noon hour meetings, which are held every two weeks on Tuesday noon, we have as our guests members of the grade and high school faculty. These guests discuss with us some phase of the teaching profession. Such discussions help us in our plans for teaching. -Lorraine Vigdahl. X First row Cleft to rightj : Richard Olsen, Jake Schlittler, Jerry Christensen, Allen Schlittler, Allen Williams, Richard Badertscher, Marvin Wolfg second row: Mr. Keen, Edward Ruef, Milo Whitehead, David Morgan, Arthur Riese, John Schreck, James Miller, Leon Perkinsg third row: John Burkhamer, Richard Caple, Robert Taylor, Jerry Olsen, Kenneth Perkins, Jerry Pryce, Kenneth Deininger, Lawrence Morgan, Jcrry Montcfelt, Kenneth Gilbertsong 'fourth row: Clarence Hoesly, Virgil Deininger, Robert Thostenson, Arthur Caple, William Vigdahl, David Wolf, Ronald Zuhlke, Phillip Edwards, John Kruegerg fifth row: Ezra Hoesly, Virgil Keller, Roland Rollie, Russell Becker, James Cramiblett, Robert Niedernieier, Dean Colby, Richard Wolter, Vernon Tearman, Ma1'vin Wolfe, Gary Hawkins,.Rohert Olsen. President ......................... .................... J erry Christensen Vice-President .... ..... R ichard Badertscher Secretary .......... ............ A llen Schlittler Treasurer .... Jake Schlittler Sentinel ..... Richard Olsen Advisor .............................................................. Mr. Larkin This is the silver anniversary year of the National Future Farmers of America Organization and the sixth year of the F.F.A. Chapter in B.H.S. The F.F.A. was very active this year and took part in many activities. The officers attended a leadership training school at DeForest. Again this year, We held a Parent and Son Banquet, which was served by the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Choir. The banquet was held in the church basement. Jerry Christensen presided. Jake Schlittler spoke in behalf of the sons, and Ben Deininger gave the response for the parents. - Christmas card sales were also conducted. The chapter carried on corn test plots as in previous years. The prizes went to Kenneth Perkins, Jerry Montefelt, Jerry Pryce, Willizini Vigdahl, and Kenneth Deininger. Other activities this yearincluded a trip to Chicago, and a local speaking contest in which Art Riese took first place with his speech Living to Serve. He then entered the district contest at Evansville, where he again won first place. We in the F.F.A. are very proud of Art. First row fleft to rightj: Ned Myers, Allen Schlittler, Lauren Earleywine, Jerry Christensen, Arthur Roderick, Donna Schwartzlow, Carolyn Olsen, Carolyn Pinnow, Gweneth Fleming, David Morgan, Edward Ruef, Duane Ledermang second row: 'Christine Jones, Mary Wall, Gertrude Streuli, Shirley Wheele1', Dianne Smith, Lor- etta Hooper, Eileen Pinnow, Patricia Blobaum, Doris Buehler, Virginia Trickel, Francis Rick, Beverly Coldren, Norabell Brace, Christine Kletzien, Mrs. Sveom, third row: Judith Saunders, Marvel Dobbs, Marilyn Arnold, Carole Olsen, Marie Schmitz, Myrna Walmer, Donna Eidahl, Enid Zimmerli, Sandra Bramble, Marty Peterson, Beverly Fairman, Phyllis Anderson, Betty Weibel, Judy Brager, Beverly Hintzman, Shirley Myers, Mary Anderson, Marjory Deppelerg fourth row: Susan Schultz, Bonnie Walmer, Judith Kundert, Cora Lou Conway, Jeanine Main, Geraldine Bramble, Shirley Ruef, Lorraine Zimmerli, Nancy Pryce, Deniece Schlittler, Gloria Challoner, Charlene Lentz, Beverly Mau, Claudia Tearman, Mardelle Hefty, Harleen Taylor, Robert Taylor, fifth row: Judith Lee,,Lorna Stuessy, Jerry Schmitt, Ezra Hoesly, Charles Bauer, William Robichaux, William Vigdahl, Arthur Riese, John Burkhamer, Maribeth Riese, Judith Anderson, Rani Stencel, Alice Foslin, Vera Ames, Ruth Pinnowg sixth row: Marvin Wolf, Jon Sveom, Fred Goodsir, Jerry Stabler, Gerald Foss, Edward Swartz, Bruce Peterson, Carl Roderick, Alvin Arnold, William Schrader, Terry Erickson, Kenneth Clark, David Clark, David Pfistererg seventh row: Clarence Hoesly, Robert Matzke, Allen Williams, Richard Lunde, Jake Schlittler, Lewis Wheeler, Richard Olsen, Roland Rollie, David Wolf, Clifford Anderson, Virgil Deininger, Jack Covert, Charles Marsh, Donald Wolden, Thomas Edgar, Richard Badertscher, Larry Pinnow, Kenneth Dein- inger, Ronald Engle, John Schreck, Dean Markee, Wilson Martin, Trygve Strommen, Stuart Bjork, Robert Keen, Gary Olin, Sidney Wheeler, Paul Weibel, Richard Wolter. Pep Club The one hundred and twelve members of the Pep Club and the ofiicers have worked efficiently and willingly with the elected cheer- leaders and the faculty sponsor to make 1953-54 one of the most success- ful years. From the first streamer on the Homecoming fioats to the last tack on the tournament cheering sticks-our aim has always been con- stant. We function for one reason, to help boost our team to victory and if necessary to cheer them in defeat. Aside from the usual Homecoming events and pep sessions this year, we also published one edition of Cardinal Chatter to honor our three Senior athletes, Jerry Christensen, Duane Lederman, and Jake Schlittler. X Music Festival The band tournament was held in Blanchardville on April 2, at which time vocal and instrumental solos and ensembles were judged. There were thirty-six entries from Brodhead. Among these, four starred firsts were awarded, allowing those contestants to participate in the state music festiva held in Madison May 15, twenty firsts, twelve sec- record. We congr tlllate our very fine music director, Mr. D. Schu- macher. Music FESTIVAL RATINGS Phyllis Anderson, Judy Anderson, vocal duet ........................... Jeanine Main, vocal solo ....................................... Phyllis Anderson, vocal solo ............................ Gwen Fleming, Jeanine Main, vocal duet ........ Marty Peterson, clarinet solo ........................ Mary Anderson, alto saxophone solo ................... ......... Mary Clain, alto saxophone solo .............................................. Susan Schultz, David Clark, flute and French horn duet ...... Deniece Schlittler, vocal ,solo ........................................... Judy Anderson, clarinet solo .................. Mary Anderson, vocal solo ......................... Beverly Fairman, tenor saxophone solo ......................................... Susan Schultz, Judy Kundert, vocal duet .......................................... ....... Mary Anderson, Beverly Fairman, alto and tenor saxophone duet Lorraine Zimmerli, Beverly Fairman, Mary Anderson, Harlene Taylor, saxophone quartette ............. Marty Peterson, Judy Anderson, clarinet duet ............ Francis Brown, trombone solo ............................ Susan Schultz, French horn solo ..................... Beverly Mau, clarinet solo ......... Faith Hageman, vocal solo ...... Gwen Fleming, vocal solo ..... Susan Schultz, vocal solo ..................... Mary Wolden, clarinet solo ,..,.................. David Clark, David Pfisterer, flute duet ..... Sandra Bramble, vocal solo ....................... Gary Olin, lbass solo ............................... .......... Marty Peterson, Judy Anderson, Maribeth Riese, Beverly Mau, clarinet quartette ..... Carolyn Pinnow, Marjory Deppeler, baritone duet ...... Phyllis Anderson, Judy Anderson, Betty Weibel, Bernice Weibel, vocal quartette ...... Gary Olin, vocal solo ........................................ Pat Blobaum, baritone solo ......... Carolyn Pinnow, -baritone solo ...... David Pfisterer, flute solo ........... David Clark, Hute solo .................................. Marjory Deppeler, baritone solo ..................... Lorraine Zimmerli, baritone saxophone solo ....... Class A Class A Class A Class A Class B Class B Class C Class B Class C Class B Class C Class A Class C Class B Class B Class B Class C Class B Class C Class A 'Class A Class C Class C Class C Class C Class B Class B Class C Class B Class C Class C Class C Class C 'Class C Class B Class B 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 'il 1 1 1 1 1 '1 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 BAND ROSTER BAND PROGRAMS GIRLS' GLEE CLUB You'll Never Walk Alone ..... ........................................ ...... R o dger 8: Hammerstein Some Enchanted Evening' ........ ............... R odger Kr Hammerstein The Lost Chord ..............................................................,....................... Sullivan 8: Nilson Vocal Duet-O Holy Night .......................................... Jeanine Main and Gwen Fleming Accompanist, Beverly Fairman TONETTE BAND Twinkle, Twinkle Joly Old St. Nicholas Jingle Bells O Come All Ye Faithful GIRLS' QUARTET Phyllis and Judy Anderson, Betty and Bernice Weibel I Believe When You Wore a Tulip Should I -EIGHTH GRADE CHORUS My Creed O Little Town of Bethlehem Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Frosty the Snowman BAND The Thunderer-March .......... ............... ........... S o usa Gulls of Gaspe-Overture ...... ......... ......... ............ ....... H i 1 dreth Golden Glow-Overture ............................................................................. ..... J ohnson Comrades--Trumpet Trio Alfred Schumacher, Margaret Ayres, Betty Weibel Accompanist, Carolyn Pinnow Cajun Country .............................,........................................................................ Bennett Pitter Pat Parade ............................................................. ...... L aVa1le and Ventrc Stars and Stripes Forever-March .................,................. ........................... S ousa Joyous Noel Flutes David Clark David Pfisterer Clarinets Marty Peterson Judy Anderson Mary Wolden Maribeth Riese Roger Wichelt Beverly Mau Lynda Pfisterer Flora Stuessy Janet Hoesly Sonja Johnson Ann Logan Alto Saxophone: Harlene Taylor Mary Anderson Peggy Staffeld Janice Christensen Mary 'Cain Tenor Saxophone: Beverly Fairman Linda Witt Baritone Saxophone Lorraine Zimmerli Cornet: Margaret Ayres Betty Weibel Donna Jones Gary Ringen Charles Bauer French Horns Susan Schultz Jeanine Main Gary Engle Baritone: Carolyn Pinnow Marjory Deppeler Pat Blobaum Trombone: Francis Brown Ronna Strommen Ruth Pinnow Judy Lee Heide Leatherman Sousaphones Gary Olin Enid Zi-mmerli Snare Drums Phyllis Anderson William Robichaux Clarence Hoesly - Bass Drum Jerry Schmitt QDru Cymbals Faith Hageman Tympani Arthur Riese Color Guard Trygve Strommen Robert Matzke Lauren Earleywine John Burkhamer X m Majorj First row fleft to rightjz David Clark, David Pfisterer, Faith Hageman, Clarence Hoesly, Phyllis Anderson, Jerry Schmitt, Arthur Riese, William Robichaux, Ruth Pm- now, Ronna Strommen, Francis Browng second row: Marty Peterson, Judy Anderson, Mary Wolden, Roger Winchelt, Maribeth Riese, Beverly Mau, Linda Pfisterer, Flora Stuessy, Janet Hoesly, Ann Logan, Sonja Johnson, Mr. Schumacherg third row: Alfred Schumacher, Margaret Ayres, Betty Weibel, Donna Jones, Gary Ringen, Gary Engle, Jean Main, Susan Schultz, Mary Cain, Janice Christensen, Mary Anderson, llarlene Taylor, fourth row: Patricia Blobaum, Marjory Deppeler, Charles Bauer, Enid Zim- merli, Gary Olin, Carolyn Pinnow, Lorraine Zimmerli, Beverly Fairman, Linda Witt, Knot picturedy Judy Loc and Heide Leatherman. B811 The band has shown great improvement this year, possibly due to the one hour of rehearsal a day and the purchase of several new in- struments. Our performances for the year have included playing at pep ses- sions, football and basketball games, and leading the Homecoming and Halloween parades. We also played at the Oregon and Whitewater bas- ketball tournaments. The annual Christmas Concert was held December 17th. The Spring Festival at Blanchardville took place on April 30th with the solos and ensembles on April 2. There are two smaller bands now in existance, a German band and a dance band. Each has appeared at ball games and high school dances. The band sincerely appreciates the guidance of the director, Mr. Schumacher and the assistance of the Music Mothers. First row fleft to rightjz Christine Kletzien, Loretta Latham, Phyllis Anderson, Jeanine Main, Carolyn Pinnow, Beverly Mau, Gweneth Fleming, Virginia Trickel, Lor- raine Vigdahl, Beverly Schwartz, Mardelle Hefty, second row: Mr. Schumacher, Patricia Blobaum, Nancy Pryce, Deniece Schlittler, Peggy Staffeld, Bonnie Walmer, Carolyn Olson, Beverly Fairman, Rae Staffeld, Beth Hageman, Charlene Lentz, Betty Weibelg third row.: No1'abell Brace, Judith Lee, Caroline Jones, Carole Olsen, Judith Anderson, Susan Schultz, Marilyn Arnold, Lorna Stuessy, Judith Saunders, Francis Rick, Bernice Weibelg fourth row: Mary Stabler, Janet Jones, Shirley Wheeler, Dianne Smith, Gertrude 'Streuli, Shirley Ruef, Geraldine Bramble, Faith Hageman, Judith Kundert, Doris Buehlerg fifth row: Mary Anderson, Sandra Bramble, Sonja Leather- man, Marty Peterson, Donna Jones. Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club has performed at our annual Christmas party, the Christmas Concert and our Spring Concert. We again participated in the music tournament held at Blanchardville. Our work has varied greatly this year. We have sung musical com- edy melodies, classical songs, religious music, and Negro spirituals. We girls really enjoy Glee Club and we sincerely hope that it will be possible to have a mixed chorus or a boys' chorus in the near future. -Jeanine Main. X Fiist row fleft to rightjz Jeanine Main, Gweneth Fleming, William .Schrader 3 Beverly Fairman, Marty Peterson, Duane Lederman, Geraldine Bramble: second row: Jake Schlittler, Marilyn Arnold, Judith Lee, Tom Edgar, Jeanette Stuessy, Carolyn Pinnow, Betty Pinnow, Mrs. Larkin. Annual Staff Editor ................. .... B everly Fairman Assistant Editor ...... ...... W illiam Schrader Business Manager ..................... .... M arty Peterson Assistant Business Manager . Duane Lederman Athletic Editor ....................... ........ J ake Schlittler Photographer ....... Gweneth Fleming Literary Editors Senior Class ...... Junior Class ..r........ Sophomore Class ..... Freshman Class ..... Art Editors Senior Class ...... Junior Class ........... Sophomore Class Freshman Class .... Faculty Advisor ................... Jeanine Main Jeanette Stuessy Betty Pinnow Judy Lee Geraldine Bramble Tom Edgar Carolyn Pinnow Marilyn Arnold Mrs. James Larkin ' We, of the annual staff, have worked very hard this year, as have the past staff members, to round up all the material for this year's RED B. We have tried to make a few changes and hope these changes are satisfactory to everyone. Our thanks to all who have helped make this annual a success. -Beverly Fairman. First row fleft to rightl: Beth Hageman, Faith Hageman, Shirley Ruef, Phyllis Anderson, Carolyn Olson, Bernice Weibel, Rae Staffeld, Betty Weibel, Judith Leeg second row: Sonja Leatherman, Lorraine Vigdahl, Lorraine Zimmerli, Carol Peterson, Enid Zimmerli, Sandra Bramble, Margaret Ayres, Lorna Stuessy, Miss Lund, third row: Beverly Colden, Doris Buehler, Betty Pinnow, Patricia Wish, Mary Jane Culles, Cora Conway, Marion Thostenson, Judith Anderson, Dorothy Niedermeierg fourth row: Peggy Staffeld, Marilyn Arnold, Loretta Martin, Rani Stencel, Jeanette Stuessy, Gertrude Streuli, Dianne Smith, Shirley Wheeler. G. A. A. President ................. ...... L orraine Zimmerli Vice-President ............. ........ F aith Hageman Secretary-Treasurer .... ...... P hyllis Anderson Point Secretary ......... ........ E nid Zimmerli Advisor .......................,........................................ Miss Lund To interest girls in all kinds of sports is the purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association. We meet the first and third Wednesday night of every month for our sports activities, and hold our business meeting the third Thursday of every month at noon. This year the organization played volleyball, kittenball, basketball, and badminton. ' Through the co-operation of Mr. Synstegard we have organized a junior league bowling team. The bowling teams bowl every Thursday night after school. -Lorraine Zimmerli. X Latin Banquet Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Roman God or Goddess? If-you have, you should have come to Brodhead High School on the night of March 27, 1954, when the Freshman and Sopho- more Latin classes were holding their annual Latin banquet. All Latin students carrie as a God, Goddess, or Nymph. At 6:30 P.M. Miss Decker, the Latin students and honored guests, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Pflsterer, Mrs. Arnold Condon, and Mrs. J. C. Robert- son sat down to a typical Roman meal which was eaten in typical Roman style with only their fingers as cutlery. The dinner was served by six eighth graders who acted as slaves and prepared by several mothers of the students. lifhe tables were decorated with paper flowers, candelabra, and scro s. . The program, following the dinner consisted of musical selections, poems, group singing, and a comic play enacted by the second year class. Lauren Earleywine acted as master of ceremonies. Daphne--Christine Kletzein Hehe-Mary Anderson Hesione-Bonnie Walmer Iris-Marvel Dobbs Marpessa-Janice Christensen Niobe-Loretta Latham Apollo-Gary Olin Neptume-Paul Weibel Pandora-Lorna Stuessy Vulcan-Wilson Martin Orpheus-David Pfisterer Eurydice-Marilyn Arnold Atlanta-Vera Ames Hippomenes-David Clark Aurora-Susan Schultz Arethusa-Judy Brager Narcissus-Jerry Schmitt Echo--Beverly Mau Mercury-Jon Sveom Venus-Pat Wish Vesta-Beth Hageman Pluto-Francis Brown Dianna-Sonja Leatherman Minerva-Carolyn Pinnow Hercules-Lauren Earleywine Ceres-Margaret Ayres Mars-Charles Bauer Jupiter-William Robichaux First row fleft to rightjz Virginia Trickel, Mary Stabler, Janet Jones, Betty Christensen, Darlene Sarrow, Jane Wendler, Beverly Schwartz, Norabell Brace, Janet Dayg second row: Frances Rick, Gloria Challoner, Mary Wall, Joyce Day, Marie Schmitz, Judith Lee, Judith Saunders, Myrna Wal.mer, Donna Eidahl, Mrs. Caing third row: Harlene Taylor, Elaine Fleming, Judith Kundert, Donna Weidman, Marjory Wendler, 'Charlene Lentz, Mary Jane Culles, Mardelle Heftyg fourth row: Ruth Pin- now, Betty Pinnow, Nancy Nenneman, Maribeth Riese, Carole Peterson, Carolyn Olsen, Donna Schwartzlow, Janet Gadow, Bessie Regenold. Future Home Makers of America President ............... ........ M aribeth Riese Vice-President ...... Marjory Wendler Secretary ............ ............. C arolyn Olson Treasure-r ....... ...... D onna Schwartzlow Advisor ....... ........ M rs. Esther Cain Reporter .............. ....... C arole Peterson Historian .................. ............ D arlene Sarow Parliamentarian ................... ...... N ancy Nenneman Song Leader .............................................. Charlene Lentz The F.H.A., with much help from everyone has completed its first year with success and fun. We did many things to keep us busy. Some of them were-sponsoring a Halloween dance and a Relief danceg decorat- ing a booth at the Green County Fair--on which we received second prizeg made Christmas favors for the nursing homes in Brodheadg a bake saleg and having the initiation ceremony combined with a chili supper for our mothers. V Besides all of these activities, we sent our treasurer, Donna Schwartzlow, and our secretary, Carolyn Olson, to the State F.H.A. con- vention at Green Lake. We also sent Mary Stabler as our delegate to the State Fair to participate in leadership activities. Several members attended the demonstration contests and the Fall Rally. We are all looking forward to more fun next year-and more new members. Maribeth Riese. 0 X First row Cleft to rightlz Cora Lou Conway, Mary Jane Culles, Carole Olsen, Sandra Bramble, Beth Hageman, Deniece Schlittler, Nancy Pryce, Faith Hagemang second row: Miss Decker, Susan Schultz, Marilyn Arnold, Enid Zimmerli, Lorraine Zimmerli, Rani Stencel, Christine Kletzien, Miss Lundy third row: Jeanette Stuessy, Rae Staffeld, Lorna Stuessy, Margaret Ayres, Peggy Staffeld, Carolyn Pinnow, Betty Pinnow, Sonja Leatherman. Tn-H1-Y President .............. .... F aith Hageman Vice-President ..... ...... R ae Staffeld Secretary ........ ................. B eth Hageman Treasurer ..... ...... ...................................... N a ncy Pryce Advisors ........................................ Miss Decker, Miss Lund The Tri-Hi-Y is a girls' club affiliated with the Y.M.C.A. It is a non- sectarian group and all high school girls are eligible. The meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. The second Wednesday is a night meeting and the fourth a noon meeting. Our meetings have been very interesting and well attended this year. Mr. Virgil Ganzel of the Y.M.C.A. in Janesville showed us pictures. We have had several projects such as repairing toys for the White Gift, and Christmas caroling. Our biggest project this year was chaperoning at the P.T.A. movies for children on Saturday. We hope our club can be a great service to our community in many ways. -Faith Hageman. min- i First row Qleft to rightj Miss Lund, Gerald Foss, Robert Matzke, Mr. uE.ckerman, Beverly Fairman, Rani Stencel, Miss Decker, Mr. Sellbo, Mr. Keeng second row: Robert Taylor, David Clark, Larry Pinnow, Phyllis Stampfli, Susan Schultz, Margaret Ayres, Phyllis Anderson, Beverly Mau. A Student Council A group of students and faculty members have been working this past year on planning a student council for Brodhead High. Members were elected from the classes. They included: Seniors, Phyllis Anderson, Beverly Fairman, Gerald Foss, Juniors, Robert Matzke, Larry Pinnow, Rani Stencelg Sophomores, Margaret Ayres, Robert Taylor, Beverly Mau, Freshmen, David Clark, Phyllis Stampfli, Susan Schultz. In order to learn more about student councils, letters were Written to different schools that had effective councils working. In the spring a film strip relating to such an organization was shown, and a panel dis- cussion held in the main room. A questionnaire was then handed out to all students to tabulate their exact opinion of the councils. Perhaps next year Will see the functioning of a student council in Brodhead High. X ATHLETICS FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BASEBALL CHEERLEADERS OF BRODHEAD HIGH 1 . - . wif Na' . ,, ,,., J2 , ' .- if Q- , A WN .-' Nlgg:?a..g A f, 9' ez, . 1-,f :,....n.. Gweneth Fleming, Carolyn Pinnow, Donna Schwartzlow, Carolyn Olson 1 .U Donna Schwartzlow, Carolyn Pinnow, Carolyn Olson, Gweneth Fleming VICTORY CRY Victory, Victory, is our cry! V-I-C-T-O-R-Y, That's what we'll get. You wait and see. Come on, Brodhead, to Victory! I Football Twenty-eight boys reported to Coach Selbo for football for the 1953 season. This is a considerably larger number than has reported for prac- tice the past few years. Brodhead is the largest city in the league and has had the smallest representation in football. Brodhead 7, Blanchardville 28 Blanchardville scored a touchdown early in the game and went on to win the game. Jerry Christensen scored Brodhead's only touchdown in the second quarter on a two-yard plunge. Jerry scored on a sixty-yard run earlier in the game but it was nullified. The game was played in a heavy downpour. Brodhead 32, New Glarus 32 Brodhead got off to a flying start against New Glarus and had a 20-6 lead by the half time period. In the second half the lights went out for twenty-five minutes. When the lights came back on, Brodhead couldn't get started and New Glarus started to roll. The game ended after a fierce battle, a 32-32 tie ball game. Brodhead 41, Belleville 26 Brodhead played Belleville for Homecoming foes and really did a splendid job of making a good Homecoming by defeating Belleville 41- 26. Jerry Christensen, the Homecoming King, scored four touchdowns while Allen Schlittler and Dick Badertscher each scored one. Brodhead 45, Argyle 30 The Brodhead team was terrific as they ran over Argyle 45-30. The touchdowns were scored by Marsh, Strommen, Williams, and four by Badertscher. Christensen and Schlittler also did some fine running and passing. Brodhead 27, Orfordville 6 Brodhead kept right on rolling as they trounced Orfordville. Christensen and Marsh each scored twice to spoil Orfordville's Home- coming. The other members of the team also played fine ball. Brodhead 27, Juda 46 Brodhead was defeated by a strong Juda team that was really keyed up for Brodhead. If Juda never won a game, they would be tough when they met Brodhead. Christensen and Strommen each scored two touchdowns. Brodhead 20, Brooklyn 18 Brodhead took second place by defeating Brooklyn. This was a fine way to finish up the season. In this game Jerry Christensen, the only senior, saw his last action in football. Jerry played outstanding ball all during the season. The rest of the squad also played fine ball and Brod- head should have a tough team again next year. First row Qleft to rightbz Trygve Strommen, Jack Covert, Allen Schlittlei Jenv Chlistensen, David Morgan, Richard Badertscher, Allen Williams, Challe Marsh second low: Mr. Selbo, Clarence Hoesly, Robert Matzke, John Buikhamei Jelly Schmitt Lauren Earleywine, Ned Myers, Paul Weibel, Wesley Helmeld thnd 1ow Mr ECk8lm8U, Ezra Hoesly, David Pfisterer, Edward Ruef, Francis Blown Chailes Bauer William Robichaux, Richard Boutong fourth row: Robert Keen Dem Malkee Ronald Engle, Sidney Wheeler, Stuart Bjork, Terry Erickson. Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Foothaii FOOTBALL SCORES . Blanchardvllle New Glarus I Belleville Argyle Orfordville Juda Brooklyn Opponents 1 Left to right: Attendant Jeanine Main, Queen Lorraine Zimmerli, Attendant Shir- ley Ruef and King Jerry Christensen. - Homecoming On October 2, Brodhead High School held their annual Football Homecoming. We played and won over Belleville. Many floats from both the grades and high school took part in the parade which was held in the afternoon. The judges found it difficult to reach a decision. The awards were presented and first place was given to the F.F.A., whose theme was We'll Grind To Victory. The Juniors placed second and the Freshmen third. After the game everyone went to the gymnasium which was at- tractively decorated in a Halloween theme. The dance opened with the presentation of the Homecoming Royal- ty and the coronation of the Queen, Lorraine Zimmerli, and King, Jerry Christensen. The Queen's crown was fashioned from yellow mums. The attendants for the King and Queen were Shirley Ruef, Jeanine Main, Jake Schlittler, and William Schrader. Arny Johnson's orchestra provided the music for the evening. Basketball Brodhead won its first game by defeating Evansville 53-38. Duane Lederman was high scorer with 18 points. Jerry Christensen had 11. Nine boys saw action in this game. Brodhead defeated Albany 34-54 after a slow start. It took four minutes for Brodhead to score a field goal. Twelve boys played in this game. Christensen and Lederman had 17 and 19 points respectively. Brodhead had little trouble with Belleville on the Belleville team's court. Duane Lederman again was the top scorer with 25 points. The re- serves again saw quite a bit of action. The final score was 59-38 in favor of Brodhead. Brodhead whipped Monroe in an overtime thriller, 54-50. Although Brodhead couldn't seem to hit the basket the first half, they fought to a 48-48 tie at the end of the regulaion period. Brodhead scored 6 points in the overtime while Monroe was only able to score two. Lederman and Christensen led the scoring with 18 and 15 points respectively. Brodhead won its fifth game of the season by defeating a scrappy New Glarus team 53-39. Duane Lederman led the scoring attack with 26 points. Although Dick Lunde and Al Schlittler didn't score a point, they played a fine game. Duane Lederman scored 36 points in only 15 minutes of play as Brodhead trounced Orfordville 74-36. The reserves saw action in about half the game. Dick Badertscher played a fine game also. Brodhead edged out Monticello in a close battle all the way, 49-46. Brodhead led most of the way, but in the third quarter Monticello went into the lead 37-30. At the end of the third quarter the score was 39-33. Coach Eckerman then had the boys use a pressing defense which proved to be too much for Monticello. Lederman led the scoring with 19 points. Brodhead whipped Juda 50-42 for their eighth straight win of the season. The reserves played much of this game. Brodhead's B team also won its eighth straight victory by defeating Juda's B team 19-21 in a close battle. Christensen and Lederman took scoring honors with 16 and 17 poins respectively as Brodhead kept on with its winning streak by de- feating Argyle 69-55. The B team won again, also. Duane Lederman led Brodhead to a 74-49 victory over Brooklyn as he tossed in 31 points. Jerry Christensen drew the opposing defense out with some excellent shooting. Jack Covert and Al Williams also did a good job. - Brodhead whipped Albany 61-48 on Albany's court. Albany gave Brodhead a little trouble in the first quarter, but from there on it was the Cardinals' game. Jake Schlittler and Jerry Christensen led scoring with 17 and 16 points respectively. X First row fleft to rightj : Jack Covert, Allen Schlittler, Jerry Christensen Duane Ledelman, Jake Schlittler, Richard Lundeg second row: Arthur Roderick Tiygve Strommen, Charles Marsh, Richard Badertscher, Allen Williams Robert Tayloi M1 Eckeimang third row: Clarence Hoesly, Lauren Earleywine, Ned Myers Wilson Mal tm Robert Matzke, David Morgan, Mr. Selbog fourth row Richard Woltei Paul Welbel Richard Bouton, Lewis Wheeler, Edward Ruef, Gary Olm Sidney Wheelei Tel 1 y Erickson. Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead Brodhead BASKETBALL SCORES Evansville .... Albany Belleville New Glarus .. Orfordville 53 54 59 54 Monroe 53 74 49 Monticello 50 Juda 69 Argyle Brooklyn Albany Blanchardville 74 61 55 61 New Glarus .. 57 Monticello 54 Belleville 73 55 77 Argyle Orfordville Brooklyn 63 Juda 60 Blanchardville The Cardinals had to battle hard to secure a 55-47 victory from a tough Blanchardville team. Brodhead won the game in the third quar- ter. Jerry Christensen kept Brodhead in the game with a brilliant dis- play of shooting. He scored 19 points to take scoring honors. Lederman, Badertscher and Williams played a fine game with some remarkable rebounding. New Glarus was trimmed 61-39 as Brodhead racked up its thir- teenth straight win. Jake Schlittler was high scorer with 18 points, while Jerry Christensen had 11 and Duane Lederman 15. Brodhead increased its lead in the league standing by handing Monticello a 57-50 defeat. Duane Lederman scored 27 points and Jerry Christensen had 19 points. Brodhead easily won a 54-14 victory over Belleville. The most ex- citing thing in the game was Bob Taylor's 16 points. This was his first start on the A team and he really did an excellent job. The Cardinals took their eighteenth straight win as they whipped Argyle 73-40. Jerry Christensen was red hot, scoring 19 pointsg Duane Lederman scored 13. Taylor and Schlittler each scored 10. Brodhead clinched at least a share of first place in the league by defeating Orfordville 55-33. Jake Schlittler and Duane Lederman scored 16 and 14 points respectively. By whipping Brooklyn 77-40, Brodhead captured its second undis- puted State Line League title. This was the fifth time in eight years that Brodhead took the crown. Lederman scored 30 points for scoring honors. Brodhead defeated Juda 63-34 for its nineteenth straight victory. Every member of the squad had one or more points. Jerry Christensen, Duane Lederman and Bob Taylor scored 14, 12, and 11 points respec- tively. Brodhead slipped by Blanchardville 60-54 to win its last game of the season. The Cardinals now have 29 league victories without a defeat. Duane Lederman took scoring honors with 34 points. TOURNAMENT GAMES Brodhead defeated Belleville 74-55 in the first game of the tourna- ment for a chance at Verona for the Sub-District title. Duane Lederman was high scorer for the night with 22 points. Brodhead triumphed over Verona 64-46 to take the Sub-District title. The game was very close the first half, and Brodhead led by only five points when the half ended. Verona was held to only three points in the third quarter, while Brodhead scored 13. Jake Schlittler, Bob Tay- lor, Duane Lederman and Jerry Christensen scored 18, 15, 15, and 13 points respectively. The Cardinals won their twenty-third straight by defeating a tough New Glarus team 65-53. Lederman and Christensen took scoring honors with 25 and 17 points. Brodhead squeezed by the Racine County Aggies to win 54-53. Brodhead went out in front at the first 3-0, but didn't stay in the lead 'long. They trailed most of the game. The game was won in the last quarter after Racine gave up their pressing defense because of fouls. Duane Lederman led the scoring with 29 points, and Christensen con- tributed 18. . Brodhead Cardinals won another close game as they edged out Cuba City 50-49. This game was similar to the Aggie game except that Brodhead didn't trail so far behind. Duane Lederman again led the scoring with 33 points. The first loss of the season was handed Brodhead by Beloit 89-53. Brodhead was hard hit when Lederman fouled out early in the third quarter. The Cardinals weren't able to hit the basket, while Beloit hit .850. Christensen scored 18 points and Lederman 13 for scoring honors. The Brodhead Cardinals had a season's record of 25-1. f Jerry Christensen -Jerry Was the playmaker of our team, who always played steady and de- pendable ball. His shooting, pass- ing, and pressing defensive work will be greatly missed. Robert Taylor-A young 'ball player with great promise describes Bobby. His biggest as- set is his rebounding ability, plus a strong desire to play the game. Jake Schlittler-The team play of our captain will be greatly missed next season. His true sportsmanship and attitude of fair play served as an inspiration to the ball club. Duane Lederman-Duane pos- seses a great deal. of basketball ability and knows howto use this ability. His rebounding, defen- sive play, shooting, and all that goes with a great ball player will be missed next year. Allen Schlittler-Allen is one of the hardest workers on the squad who willrbe 'back next season. His team playing and defensive ability will be greatly needed. Dick Badertaeher-Dick was one of our most improved ball play- ers this past season. His re- bounding and shooting will be a big' help next year. Jack Covert-Jack's scoring punch helped our ball club this year. His biggest asset to the team was his ability to hit against the zone defense. ff-,u' .-s' 1 Dick Lunde--Dick's team play and shooting ability will be an asset to the Cardinals next year. He is most valuable when the Cardinals are using a pressing defense. Art Roderick-Art's shooting ability and rebounding strength helped the Brodhead team. His basketball ability will be needed in next season's play. Allen Williams-Al's height and rebounding strength helped the Brodhead cause this past season. Allen will .be greatly needed on next year's team. X + ,- Ei f JG 'ff V 5 2136 in Trygve Strommen - T ry g' s ' Q Q 4 shooting and rebounding ability fg '- should help the Brodhead team next season Charles Marsh - Chuck s hard woik and desire to play will help the winning chances of 1 wig? next yeai s team 5, , . ' ,' ,' . . ,- E, , .br gg ' I IL, 5 '- ff -' K. inn vs 'tflef K' xg, V . .. ,. r Kb - . ,.,.- , i , , 'Sir' , ' we 2 ,. .. s - lg Q ' - 2, Pr.-t:,,,f , A Q. . A , s ,H I, 1 ' fr Q AUM, QW ' 1 ,, ' ,:.:s. ' I L 'ff 32. ff 'K .I ' ' ,,L..t...,.. edit:-L, ,I ' COURAGE If you think you're beaten you are, If you think you dare not, you don't, If you'd like to win, but you think you can't It's almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'l1 lose you've lost, For out in the World.you'll find Success begins with a fe1low's will- It's all in the state of mind. For many a race is lost Ere even a step is run, And many a coward falls Ere even his work's begun. Think big, and your deeds will grow. Think small, and you'll fall behindg Think that you can, and you will- It's all in the state of mind. If you think you're outclassed, you are. You've got to think high to rise, You've got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win the prize. Life's battles don't always go To the stronger or faster man, But soon or late the man who wins, Is the fellow who thinks he can. -Wilsey Outlook. Baseball Brodhead's 1954 baseball team opened its season with an 11-1 vic- tory over Albany. Jerry Christensen did effective pitching and Duane Lederman led the hitters with two hits in as many tries. The following boys were in the starting line-up. UD indicates returning lettermen. Catcher-Dick Badertscher Pitcher-Jerry Christensen' First Base-Duane Lederman' Second Base-Ned Myers Third Base-Art Roderick' Short Stop-Bob Taylor' Left Field-John Burkhamer Center Field-Francis Brown' Right Field-Allen Williams' Others who reported were Charles Marsh, Bob Matzke, Leon Per- kins, Bill Robichaux, Marvin Wolf, Lewis Wheeler, Sidney Wheeler, Jon Sveom, Dick-Lunde, Frank Steiner, Paul Weibel. BASEBALL SCHEDULE April 8-At Albany. April 14-At Orfordville. April 20-Juda. April 26-Belleville. May 3-Brooklyn. May 10-At Albany. X Th F A CHALLENGE 6 L1'C1l1'e--To AMERICAN YOUTH THE GOAL OF OUR FOUNDERS VALEDICTORY Fourscore and seven years ago our forefathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. These were Lincoln's words at Gettysburg in 1863. And now less than two hundred years later, we, an energetic, resourceful people, working together in a free economy and guided by a government of our own choosing, have built that new nation into the American way of life . . . a life which to me is themost outstanding of mankind. When the many great men, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and others, founded this country, what was their goal? Do you know? They had many ideas in mind, from their ideas developed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States, the framework of our government. It is more, however, than the framework. It is the complete construction or building which guar- antees to every citizen his intrinsic right of freedom. In this construc- tion are embodied three fundamental concepts: ill That government be based on law and not on arbitrary will. Our government is based on laws which have been made honestly, for the good of the people. They are not the result of little thought, but of much reasoning, and are binding on everyone--Congress, the President, lawmakers, the courts, and general citizens alike. C25 That government must rest on the con- sent of the governed. One problem that faced our founders was a way in which they could develop a national state Without crushing the in- dividual beneath its power. This was solved by setting up local, state, and national governments. A person can decide about those questions concerning himself. The people in a community decide about local af- fairs, the communities about state matters, and the states in turn, help the national government. C35 That government must respect and pre- serve the rights of the individual. This fact is self explanatory. We know that our rights are guaranteed to us in our Constitution. Govern- ment should help where necessary but should not make moral cripples out of individuals by doing for them what they should be doing for themselves. In order to execute a government founded onhthese principles, our founders had to mold the nation into the desired unique form. I'd like to compare it to the making of the hydrogen bomb or the atomic bomb since we are living in the the atomic age. I know nothing about how to make an atomic bomb, but I imagine first of all, the scientists had to de- velop a plan to follow-the mathematical, physical, or other funda- mental principles concerning its making. Our founders too developed a plan-the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. ' Next, the scientist had to obtain the needed elements and combine them in the exact amount. Our founders had little difficulty in carrying out this step. The people were already available, but they had to be united. They did their utmost then to unite the people through com- promises to solve the difficulties, through representatives to speak for the people, and through speeches, books, and articles to convince the people that unity was necessary. Last of all, after the bomb has been completed, the scientists must experiment to see if their efforts have been in vain. Our forefathers tested their efforts through letting the people work together, and run the government. There still remained some difficulties to be ironed out, but in the main, their work had been successful. This labor of our founders is our American Heritage. The American Heritage is whatever the citizen has that is not of his own effort and his own making, the thing that he has acquired and been brought into the world to enjoy. To the American, I think this heritage shows up as prin- ciples and opportunities and obligations. For example, principles of governmental organization and group action based on respect for the integrity of the human individual: and secondly, opportunities for build- ing his own life based on the idea that the amount of effort he exerts will be the thing that will make a difference. There are barriers, but effort and ability and individual initiative will overcome these. There are ob- ligations also, based on the assumption that the individual knows that his destiny depends on his participation. He knows that is true. If he fails in his job and does not live up to his obligations, then the whole structure collapses. We, as students of today, have a far greater problem than did our founders, although it demands of us the same qualities which were possessed by them. Their nation was tiny and so far removed from the rest of civiliza- tion that it wouldn't have had much effect on the rest of the world whether they had won or lost. ' But our task and responsibilities are different. Our nation is im- mense and its government very complex. The world, instead of being vast as it once was, has grown small. The countries that were once half a year away are now close neighbors-we can reach almost any country in the world in twenty-four hours. How we live and what laws we make, influence the whole world. You have heard people say, Why do we bother about these other countries at all? Why don't we close our doors and tend to our own busi- ness? Let the rest of the world do likewise. But history has proved that every time a government has grown strong, by good deeds or foul, and remained aloof from the world, that government's victory has been its ruination. It is up to us as future citizens to study and learn what we can do to keep this government-big, strong-in this world of nations. We, as the future lawmakers of our government, should keep in mind a famous quotation: To Whom much is given, of him much also is required. We must remember that much more is required of us today than of those a hundred years ago. Our obligation is greater, because our privileges are greater. For every one of our rights there is a duty- the right of freedom of worship, and the duty to practice religious toler- anceg the right of freedom of speech and press, the duty to speak the truth and to respect the opinions of others, the right of freedom of as- sembly and petition, the duty to refrain from mob action. These are only a few examples. I could mention many, many more, and so could you. The goal of our founders, then, was to create strong individuals, mentally, morally, spiritually, and physically, to allow them to work together as a small group, and gradually grow into a concrete, united nation with the essential principles of government laid down before them. Yes, that was the goal of our founders and they reached it. Why don't we then set our goal-to uphold the standards and principles they X so firmly established! Daniel Webster said, God grants liberty only to those who love it, and are always willing to guard and defend it. The Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, or any other legal document, or a thousand freedom trains filled with historical documents and traveling from city to city can not guarantee that this way of life will be passed on to our children . . . that is our responsibility. The future of America can only be secured if we re-affirm the beliefs of our forefathers-that real security and self-reliance are inseparable. -Beverly Fairman. HOPE THROUGH EDUCATION CO-SALUTATORY e The United States, the oldest republic in the world, has the oldest public school system. We all know that public education began in co- lonial America. Education has always been highly regarded in America because of its promise to bring to reality the American dream of the ideal society and the good life for all. Now our American ideals and dreams face the threat of usurpation by an opposing ideology. We are well aware of how Communism is spread by deliberate manipulation of educational institutions. To judge the ability of our schools to withstand infiltration by a false ideology we may do well to look back in order that we may look forward the better. Henry Steele Commanger, noted Columbia University historian, lists four major gifts from our schools to the American way of life. The first of these gifts was the creation of an enlightened citizenry --an absolute necessity for successful self-government. The success of this gift can be attested to by a look at the presidents we have elected. Certainly mediocre presidents have been selected, but never a wicked or a dangerous one. Our leaders may have carried the Big Stick upon occasion but never have they lowered an iron curtain between millions of peoples and the outside world. We have faced ever recurring differ- ences and problems, but through compromise we have avoided revolu- tions and continuous political crises. The second of these gifts was the development of a national unity. The early colonists, because of diverse backgrounds, seemed to have a greater number of differences than points of agreement. Somehow they learned to work together and soon found more and more common in- terests and common goals to unite them. Since then our schools have held the key in carrying on the goal of striving for an imperishable na- tional unity to carry our country through each new crisis it must face. Third of these gifts was Americanization. Millions of immigrants have entered our country throughout the years. In our schools these people and their children have learned our language, history, customs, and ideals. Thus were they assimilated into our way of life and in a short time came to feel they, too, were Americans. ' And the fourth and greatest of these gifts our schools have given was the drive for a continual striving for the goal of equal opportunity for all. Our society, profoundly varied in racial background, in religious faiths, in social and economic backgrounds, has had to combat the forces of riotous privilege and disastrous division. These forces have been con- tinuously battled in the schoolroom where children have lived and learned in equality. Throughout the years the education of all its chil- dren has been the foremost concern of its citizens. We have by and large achieved the American goal of equal and enlightened education for all Americans. But now it seems our way of life will be faced with extinction unless we can share the same oppor- tunity with all peoples of the world. To do this we must make certain that our education is always based on truth and always superior to any offered under any other system of government. Let us now consider in what ways our own educational institutions are meeting this challenge. There are at least three present trends to make the school of more benefit to the citizens of tomorrow. The first is a tendency toward a more diversified curriculum in high school to serve the student who will go no farther in his education. The second is development of community schools more readily adjustable to the needs of the student. The third is the turning of the schools to the out-of-doors to help city children dis- cover the secrets and rewards of woodland and meadow. Always there is talk of the mistakes of the schools and We admit our educational institutions may not yet be perfect. Thank goodness We live in a country where we are free to criticize and complain-for only thus can we mend errors and weaknesses! In the present age the critics must remember the schools share the responsibility of child education with the movies, radio, television, news- papers, magazines, and sad to say, the comic book. To those quick to criticize the school, We say remember that schools reflect the society they serve. To reform our schools we must first reform ourselves. We must meet the challenge of the times for to fail in the schools will also surely mean to fail our democratic way of life. If society clearly defines the new duties it wishes the schools to take on, and if it steadfastly supports them not only with money but also with faith, our schools will surely justify that faith in the future as they have in the past. -Marty Peterson. PEACE WITH FREEDOM CO-SALUTATORY The one and only possible formula for peace was discovered by the Founding Fathers when they indited and implemented the American Declaration of Independence. Down through the years this document has been a thrilling message of hope for mankind. As we read this for- mula for peace we are inspired to rededicate our lives to the perpetua- tion of freedom for all mankind. The men who wrote our Declaration of Independence were think- ing of the individuals who were seeking liberty, happiness and peace in America. They had learned from experience that the God-given liberty of the individual citizen soon disappears if governments and men are unrestricted. The result of this experience was that the Declaration of Independence charged the new government with the duty of protecting the personal rights and inforcing the personal duties of men. In these days of great trial and world crises one often hears pleas for world peace. Everyone wants an end to the wars, suffering, and strife that plague the world. We all want an end to cold wars and in- ternational quarrels. We are tired of bickering between countries and we want friendly and peaceful relationships between nations instead of jealousy. We all want these improved conditions, but we differ in our X ideas on how to obtain them. Some people favor an appeasement policy whereby we would give in to countries that opposed us. But this type of policy would not bring us lasting peace, it would only prolong the day when we would have to stand up and fight for our belief in freedom. So, an appeasement policy certainly would not solve the problems that con- front us. But there is another way to achieve peace. We can obtain world peace and mutual understanding between all nations, if the citizens of all nations of the world live in freedom and can have a voice in their governments. But if every major nation in the world does not have a representative government through which its citizens can express their opinions there will continue to be strife between countries. Here in our own nation, school children are promised life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. They are told of equalization of oppor- tunities. They are taught to expect something for themselves. They should be taught to safeguard these privileges for others. They are taught that democracy has been set up for the benefit of each of them individually. And so it has. Butthey have not been told often enough that its benefits can be gained most fully only through giving these bene- fits to others. The state bestows on us the rights of citizenship and guards these rights. In America our state is its citizens. It is we who bestow those rights and guard them. It is this gift and this guardianship that are the privilege of the citizens of a democracy. The freedoms granted in our democracy are our responsibility. They are the responsibility of each individual citizen. We know that to grant civic privleges to those who would destroy the Bill of Rights is to endanger the rights of all Ameri- cans. Today it is both a responsibility and a privilege to deny rights to those who would take them from us. We know, furthermore, that to place unlimited responsibility in the hands of one man, or a small group of men, is to lose all freedom. We must each of us, therefore shoulder a share of the responsibility by going to the polls on election day. Each citizen registers his judgment as problems affect him. If the majority benefits, the problem is settled favorably, if not, unfavorably. To be in- telligent about public issues is to understand them as they affect all citi- zensg not simply as they affect you. It is your responsibility to vote for your fellow citizens, as you would wish them to vote for you. It is your privilege to ensure for your fellow citizens the rights and freedoms guaranteed by our Constitutiong it is your responsibility to ex- ercise your citizenship at the polls to protect the freedom of the citizens. If democracy is to survive it must be made to work. There may be those in our land who doubt if democracy can work for all men. The choice is between the privilege and responsibility of working for your fellow countrymen, and the loss of all privilege and responsibility. We must exercise our citizenship so that our freedoms may not be taken from us. Besides having our democratic principles and system to use in our work for world peace and freedom, we also have vast natural resources, a well-trained and well-equipped army, a large reserve of young men from which to draw in case of an emergency, the largest and best navy in the world, and a large air force ready to carry atomic and hydrogen bombs which we have stockpiled. All of this might and power is, per- haps, one of our greatest implements with which to work for world peace. Also we have allies who would help us in the event of any ag- gression toward us or any other 'free nation of the world. Any would-be aggressor would certainly think twice before attempting to antagonize such power. To safeguard and preserve our American way of life we must con- stantly be on guard. We must not only keep a watchful eye on com- munist countries, but we must also be on guard against subversives working within our own nation. If we keep our country free and we help other nations to become and remain free we shall have peace. America is a land of Freedom. Millions of people throughout the world are yearning, stumbling, striving, dying for the symbol of America. Their hearts go on beating because there exists in this world of horror, murder, enslavement and destruction the shining light of Ameri- ca as it is, and the symbolism of what it will be. This is the peace for America and the dream of freedom-lovers the world over. And it must survive. We must keep America free so that America may have peace and the people of the world may have, not a vision, but a reality of Peace through Freedom. -Gerald Foss. CLASS HISTORY In September, 1950, our Freshman Class enrolled 57 students into Brodhead High School. We are proud to be the largest class ever to enter this high school up to that time. After we had become acquainted with our classmates and teachers, we organized with Mrs. Sveom as class advisor and Bill Schrader as president. In a very short time we were initiated into B.H.S. by the Sophomores. Our class was well repre- sented in football, basketball, baseball, and various other activities. In their first year of high school basketball, Jerry Christensen, Duane Led- erman, and Jake Schlittler were on the A team, with the first two on the starting five. Our team lost its second game of the tournament to Oregon in an overtime. We are proud to have Gwen Fleming and Peg Roberts elected as B team cheerleaders. We were honored by Dianne Smith's achievement of being the first Brodhead student ever to win clear through to-the state forensic contest three different years. Betty Weibel and Jean Main were given starred iirsts at the District Music Festival, and went on to the State Music Festival held at Madison. We made money for our class treasury by selling refreshments at the games. Finally we have passed the stage of being green freshies and have become mighty Sophomores. We elected Jake Schlittler as presi- dent and Mrs. Sveom as our class advisor. Peg Roberts and Gwen Flem- ing were elected to the cheering squad. We were well represented in basketball with Duane Lederman, Jerry Christensen, Jake Schlittler and Bill Schrader earning berths on the first ten. Duane Lederman, our bril- liant Sophomore center, took scoring honors in Southern Wisconsin. Al- though Brodhead lost the championship game of the District Tourna- ment to New Glarus, we were all pleased with our fine team. Steps To Success, the theme of our homecoming float, won us top honors. Bev- erly Fairman won an A in the District meet with her four minute ora- tion. Jean Main went to the State Music Festival and earned a 2. We added money to our class treasury by selling score books at the tour- nament. C Finally we had joined the ranks of upperclassmen. We had been looking forward to this for the previous two years. During this year we had a very successful year with Jerry Christensen as class president, and Mrs. Sveom and Miss Preston as our very capable advisors. Peggy X Staffeld joined our class this year. Our homecoming fioat took first place with the theme Both Parties Are Kicking For Brodheadf' The basket- ball team took first place in the league and went on to win the District Tournament by beating Monticello in two overtime periods and New Glarus in one overtime in the championship game. Brodhead beat the Racine County Aggies in the District play-off, but lost its first game in the sectional at Beloit. Duane Lederman led all scorers in Southern Wis- consin in his Junior year with the fabulous total of 658 points scored in 26 games. It was the greatest number of points ever scored by a player in Southern Wisconsin. Our class led the high school in magazine sales. Gwen Fleming was elected to the cheering squad for her third consecu- tive year. We were very proud of our class's representation in forensics. Four members reached the state contest. Caroline Jones received a B rating for her humorous declamation, Dianne Smith a B rating in ex- temporaneous reading, Peggy Roberts an A rating in serious decla- mation, and Jean Main received an A rating in extemporaneous read- ing. Phyllis Anderson, Jean Main and Betty Weibel represented us at the State Music Festival with Betty receiving two Firsts, Phyllis a First and Second, and Jean a First. Three of our members, Beverly Fairman, Gerald Foss and Marty Peterson were elected to the National Honor Society this year. Duane Lederman was selected by the school faculty to go to Badger Boys State, held at Ripon, and Lorraine Zimmerli represented our school at Badger Girls State, held at Madison. With the helpful assistance of Mrs. Sveom and Miss Preston we began work on our Junior Prom. The gym was completely transformed to fit our prom theme, April In Paris. There were paintings of scenery on the walls, a replica of the Eiffel Tower and a water fountain. At the west end of the gym there was a beautiful painting done on canvas by Mrs. Oren Burt. On the evening of April 24, King Richard Olsen and Queen Gwen Fleming led the Grand March through the Arch of Tri- umph. A very enjoyable evening was spent dancing to the music of Richard Kent's Orchestra. The past three years have passed so quickly that it doesn't seem possible that we are Seniors already. We started out the year by elect- ing Gerald Foss class president and Mrs. Sveom and Mr. Pfisterer as class advisors. This was the fourth year that the class had elected Mrs. Sveom to act as our advisor. In a few weeks we elected our annual staff with Beverly Fairman as editor-in-chief and Bill Schrader as associate editor. Other members elected to the staff were: Marty Peterson, busi- ness managerg Duane Lederman assistant business manager, Jake Schlittler, athletic editorg Gwen Fleming, photographic editorg Jean Main, Literary editor, Gerry Bramble, art editor. Mrs. Larkin was our very capable annual advisor. In November we presented our class play Ever Since Eve. Miss Preston spent many long hours helping us to get this play ready to pre- sent. It was a story of a group of teen-agers in high school editing the school newspaper called the Penguin. The boys were always trying to convince the girls that it wasn't a girls place on a newspaper staff. The play proved to be a big success. Early in the year Gwen Fleming was elected for her fourth term on the cheering squad. King Jerry Christensen and Queen Lorraine Zim- merli, with attendants Jean Main and Shirley Ruef, reigned over the 1953 Homecoming festivities. Jerry Christensen was the only member of our class to represent us on the football field, but we were well repre- sented in basketball by having Jerry Christensen, Duane Lederman, and Jake Schlittler on the first five. We were especially proud of our bas- ketball team this year because it won 25 straight games, and lost only one, which was the sectional final to Beloit. In doing so, Brodhead won first place in the league, swept through the district tournament, and came from behind at the district play-off in the closing moments to beat Racine County Aggies by one point. In the sectional at Beloit. Brodhead came from behind to nick Cuba City, but lost the following night to Be- loit. In the season of 1953-54, our school won more games than any other school in the state. M Our class was also well represented in forensics by having Jean Main and Dianne Smith receiving A awards at the state in eictem- poraneous reading. Jean Main is the first student in Brodhead's forensic history to win an A rating at the state more than once. We are also proud of Beverly Fairman, Phyllis Anderson, and Jean Main for achiev- ing the honor of going to the state music festival. Our class was not only outstanding in athletics, forensics, and music but also in scholarship. Those who were elected to the National Honor Society were: Gwen Fleming, Caroline Jones, Bill Schrader, Donna Jones, Gerry Bramble, and Peggy Staffeld. Beverly Fairman was vale- dictorian of our class and Gerald Foss and Marty Peterson were salu- tatorians. During the past four years, we, as a class, have tried to do our best in attaining a high record not only in scholastic achievement, but also in outside activities. We hope that through our accomplishments in high school, we will be able to better meet the problems that will confront us as citizens of tomorrow. We are grateful to the school for the help it has given us. It is our desire that the world of ours will become united in peace and that no more billions of dollars and lives will be spent on any more wars. -William Schrader. SENIOR DIGNITY We, the Class of 1954, have reached the point in our lives Where we must decide what we shall do next. Many are going to continue attending school to broaden their education. Others are planning to take their place in the community life. Whatever choice we have made we plan to carry out our duties as well as we are able. The past four years we have been receiving training to equip us with the knowledge and leadership necessary to do our work well in the future. We have tried to uphold democratic thoughts and deeds in our class meetings and in school activities in which we have partici- pated. We have tried to carry out the glorious B.H.S. traditions handed down to us and we hope we have set a good example for future classes. We realize that the world is in a period of struggle and turmoil. We are living in a time of crisis. It is our generation who must face the challenge of making peace and serenity for our world. As the Class of '54 prepared to walk through the doors of B.H.S. for the last time we wish to leave a token and a symbol of the goal which we have set for ourselves and we hope you will also make yours the goals of good scholarship and good community leadership. We now present you with this cap as a symbol of the Senior Dignity. May you wear it to the honor of your class and to the glory of Brod- head High School. -Peggy Staffeld. X CLASS WILL Upon me has fallen the duty of presenting to you the last will and testament of the graduating class of B.H.S. of 1954. It is with great pleasure that I shall read the following: I, Phyllis Anderson, do bequeath my ability to play the drum to Jerry Schmitt. May it help him to become the star drummer. I, Alvin Arnold, do bequeath my curly hair to Kenneth Perkins. I, Geraldine Bramble, do bequeath my sewing ability to Alice Foslin. I, Jerry Christensen, do bequeath my ability to stick to one woman to Gary Hawkins. May it be a great benefit. I, Donna Eidahl, do bequeath my giggle to Beth Hageman. I, Beverly Fairman, do bequeath my scholastic ability to Virgil Deininger. May it help him to get straight A's. ' I, Gwen Fleming, do bequeath my cheering ability to Donna Schwartzlow. May it help her next year. I, Gerald Foss, do bequeath my study habits to Bobby Keen. May it help him to get A in deportment. I, Fred Goodsir, do bequeath my liking for Freshman girls to the Freshman boys. I, Faith Hageman, do bequeath my ability to get along with people to Sandra Bramble. May she enjoy many happy friendships. I, Caroline Jones, do bequeath my friendliness to Pat Blobaum. I, Donna Jones, do bequeath my love of bookkeeping to Dorothy Niedermeier. May it help her to pass the tests successfully. I, Duane Lederman, do bequeath my height and my ability to play basketball to Dick Wolter. May he become the star. I, Jeanine Main, do bequeath my music ability to Susan Schultz. May she profit by it. I, Robert Meythaler, do bequeath my ability to eat during school without being caught to Francis Brown. May it help him to get through' those hungry hours. I, Larry Morgan, do bequeath my ability to say so much in so few words to Doris Buehler. I, Duane Niedermeier, do bequeath my ability to think up bright remarks quickly to Lorraine Kneubuehl. May it help you to get out of tight spots quickly. I, Dick Olsen, do bequeath my love of Ford cars to Marilyn Arnold. I, Bruce Peterson, do bequeath my blond hair to Marjory Wendler. I, Marty Peterson, do bequeath my artistic ability to Mary Ander- son. I, Arthur Riese, do bequeath my love of agriculture to David Morgan. May it make him a good farmer. I, Peggy Roberts, do bequeath my love of all things dramatic to Bernice Weibelf I, Carl Roderick, do bequeath my ability to forget a test to Nancy Nenneman. May it help her to spend those nights out without worry. ' I, Shirley Ruef, do bequeath my forensic ability to Jon Sveom. May it help him to win the state contest. I, Jake Schlittler, do bequeath my ability to get along with class- mates to Kay Fleming. May it help her to become tops in her class. I, Bill Schrader, do bequeath my ability to concentrate on school work to Bill Robichaux and Charles Bauer. May it help their grades in Latin. I, Dianne Smith, do bequeath my ability to have a good time to Betty Pinnow. May it help to pass the time. I, Jerry Stabler, do bequeath my mechanical ability to Jack Covert. May he put it to use. I, Peggy Staffeld, do bequeath my ability to talk to Mary Wall. I, Trudy Streuli, do bequeath my ability to write essays to Janice Christensen. May she use it wisely. I, Edward Swartz, do bequeath my liking for sport cars to Gary Olin. I, Marian Thostenson, do bequeath my dimples to Marvel Dobbs. I, Lorraine Vigdahl, do bequeath my quiet nature to Dick Badert- scher. May it be easier on the teachers' nerves. I, Myrna Walmer, do bequeath my ready smile to Ruth Blackford. May it help get her through many unhappy moments. I, Betty Weibel, do bequeath mylability to hit all the telephone poles to Mary Stabler. May it help her to drive wisely. I, Shirley Wheeler, do bequeath my liking of Monroe to Bob Matzke. I, Lorraine Zimmerli, do bequeath my blush to Jerry Pryce. May he appreciate it. To the high school in general, we bequeath a few rows of empty chairs on the south side of the main room. May the students who occupy those chairs next year, bring good intentions and worthy study habits. We, as a class, do bequeath to the Juniors our athletic ability. We, as a class, do bequeath to the Sophomores our scholastic achievements. We, as a class, do bequeath to the Freshmen our will to work with determination. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 23rd day of April, 1954, by the Senior Class of 1954 of the Brodhead High School. -Donna Jones, Attorney-at-Law. Witnesses: Caroline Jones, Peggy Staffeld, Donna Eidahl. CLASS POEM Graduation is here and commencement time comes round once more, So the class of 54- Sincerely greets you today, Just before we start to go life's way. Now I would like to have you meet, The members of our class, who are hard to beat. Phyllis is a girl who seems so quiet, But when she gets started there's really a riot. To some school seems very dull, But when Alvin's around there's never a lull. Gerry's enthusiastic and full of fun, To keep up with her you'll have to run. Jerry played in all the sports, He's hardly ever out of sorts. Donna's a girl who sure likes candy, If you need some help, she's always handy. X Bev Fairman is a very friendly lass, She doesn't need to worry if she's going to pass. Gwen Fleming was our cheer leader, It would take the very best to beat her. Gerald drives a bright red and white car, In getting good grades he is a star. Fred's little verses don't go to his head, But to school lessons, he prefers a bed. In Faith you'll find a friend always, If you need her, she always stays. Caroline and Donna, fast friends are they, They're always together in work and in play. Laugh and the world laughs with you, This is a saying Duane's has found to be true. Jean Main is so little and sweet, To have her as your friend is quite a treat. Bob likes to eat best of all, He even does it in study hall. Larry makes sure he studies his history. But where he gets a book is a mystery. Duane is one of the farmers of our class, He's not very often seen with a lass. Dick is a friendly sort of guy, When you get to know him he's not so shy. Marty can draw and write poetry, too, She is a girl who never seems blue. Bruce Peterson is quite a swell guy, Around the girls he's rather shy. In agriculture Arthur does shine, In band he also does quite fine. Some call her Peggy, some Margaret, Her forensics experience she'll never forget. Carl's interests seem to lie far away, He thinks school lessons just don't pay. Some people never have a dull moment so they say, In our class Shirley Ruef's that way. Jake Schlittler has a very big heart, He's always willing to do his part. Many a good time Bill has seen, Maybe it's study that makes him grow lean. Diane isn't so very shy, She's happiest when she's with a guy. Jerry loves to drive his car, He prefers it to study by far. - Peggy Staffeld came to us last year, Her presence has brought us more fun and good cheer In writing essays Trudy does excel, Through the rest of her life we wish her well. If all school lessons were about a sports car, Edward Swartz would be a star. Marian and Lorraine are very good friends, Theirs is a friendship that never ends. Myrna may be a short and little lass, But she's one of the nicest in our class. Shirley's a girl you ought to know, With dates and studies she's always on the go. In music Betty has found her joy, She really prefers it to any boy. Activities and lots of fun, Certainly keep Lorraine on the fun. Now we leave these halls of learning, Never more to be returning, We've learned our lessons and made many a friend, But our high school days now have their end. The time has come when we must part from you, So to friends, classmates, and teachers we bid adieu, Your help and your friendship we'll never forget, The years spent with you we'll never regret. -Caroline Jones. CLASS SONG CTune: Let The Rest Of The World Go By. J As we leave school today, To all we say It is time for our good-bye. All the good times we had Now make us feel sad, As we leave Brodhead High. Is the future to hold What we have been told About tasks and trials we'll meet? Now we proudly confess We will meet with success Because of Brodhead High. Chorus: Our school days are through We now say good bye 3- Our memories will stay behind With Brodhead High. Our Junior Prom was gay and bright, In Paris we danced that night. In forensics and sports our class won its fame. With music we enhanced our name- For in the future ahead, new paths we will tread With the hope gained from Brodhead High. -Gweneth Fleming. f CLASS PROPHECY Ever since that eventful year of 1953 when Brodhead High had the most spectacular Prom of its history, I have had a great interest in France. Finally when Dior, the great dress designer, asked me to repre- sent the United States at his world style show, I decided that this was my chance to see France at last. I left for France with my assistant and companion, Shirley Ruef. We left on the Brodhead liner, the biggest liner on the ocean. When I boarded the boat I decided to go the Captain's Room and see about the time of my arrival in France. When I entered the Captain's Room, I was thoroughly shocked to see Bruce Peterson sitting at the captain's desk. He informed me that since he had enlisted in the navy after graduation, he had been all over the world and was finally made captain on the Brodhead liner. He also added that everyone envied him for being from that famous city, Brodhead. I asked him why it was that Brodhead was so famous? I realized that in the twenty years since gradu- ation I had lost track of the happenings of Brodhead. Bruce told me that Brodhead was noted all over the world for its new revolutionary type of cheese, a mixture of Swiss and limburger, without the holes. It was per- fected by Shirley Wheeler and her cheese-making husband. Not only was Brodhead known for its cheese, but it seemed that Jake Schlittler was managing the Schlittler Construction Company of the United States, that is he was when he was not in Europe visiting his famous, designer wife. Satisfied with that answer, I asked Bruce which classmates were left in Brodhead from our graduating class. As he was beginning to tell me, there was a knock on the door, and who should enter but Donna Eidahl and Phyllis Anderson. I asked the girls what they had been doing in the past years. Donna said that she was the ship dieticiang it seems that she has always had a great interest in food. Phyllis said that she entertained the guests by her famous singing. We began talking over old times and again I asked which class- mates were left in Brodhead. I found out that Lorraine Zimmerli and her husband were now run- ning a big dairy farm near Juda. They had revolutionized the cattle in- dustry by discovering a new grass which made cows grow twice as fast. Lorraine Vigdahl had gone to teachers college and now was one of the best loved teachers at B.H.S. Beverly Fairman had taken over her favorite teacher's job, for she was head physics teacher at B.H.S. Dianne Smith had married shortly after graduation and was now living happily in Brodhead with her family. Jerry Stabler was a foreman for Jake Schlittler and was still a bachelor. Peggy Stafeld had became a social worker and had moved to Haiti, where she had spent some of her childhood years. Jerry Christensen was teaching his six sons to be good farmers as he is. - Caroline and Donna Jones were running the world's finest stables of Arabian horses. Faith Hageman had decided that she would run a business college and had moved to Belgian Congo to train the Hot-tentots. Fred Goodsir had taken such a liking to bookkeeping and mathe- matics that he had invented a' new calculator and had become the World's mathematical wizard. Bob Meythaler had bought out Heinie's and was keeping the school children very happy in their study halls. Larry Morgan had become a wealthy farmer in Avon. He had ditched and drained thousands of acres along the Sugar River and he had become the owner of the richest farm in Wisconsin. Duane Niedermeier had become a new comic hit on television. His dry wit had captivated the nation. Dick Olsen had become a great criminal lawyer in Chicago. Marty Peterson was the superintendent of nurses at Wisconsin Gen- eral Hospital and as a sideline was raising her six children to become good horse men and women. Peggy Roberts had married the General of the U.S. Army and was now stationed in occupied Siberia. Carl Roderick had become a writer and had published a best seller called My Ability To Win Friends. Phyllis had to leave then to sing at the request of Mr. Alvin Arnold. Since I knew Alvin I decided to tag along to see what he had been doing. It seems that Alvin had become Joe McCarthy's successor. Alvin had done such a good job in the United States at rooting out the Com- munists that he was going to Europe to chase them out of there. We were talking when Dr. Gerald Foss walked up. Gerald imme- diately began explaining some theory of his. When I finally had time to get in a word, I asked him what he had been doing. He said that he had just finished with his theory that proved Einstein's theory wrong and Gerald was now working on a new bomb. We talked over old times for a whileg then the steward told us that we were ready to dock. After I got my luggage I stood on the pier wondering how I could get to my hotel. A car drove up. I looked at it wondering what make it was, for it certainly was something I had never seen before, when who should step out but Ed Swartz and Bill Schrader. I asked Ed where on earth he had found such a car. He said that he had invented the car and had done such a great business that he had set up a foreign car business in every country in the world. Bill was acting as Ed's manager for the time being, before he was to take over as Premiere of France. We decided that we would do a little sightseeing. We were traveling through the streets of Paris when I noticed The Follies Begere. I immediately wanted to stop, be- cause I wanted to see what can-can skirts looked like in France. I had often wondered if they were as cute as ours on our Senior fioat. While we were looking at the posters I noticed the names of the can-can costumes designers and the dance director. I was not surprised at the appearance of the names Gwen Fleming, Jean Main and Art Riese for even in high school they showed great interest in these fields. I can still remember the skirts Gwen and Jean made for our Senior float and how Art danced on the fioat. After we talked to them for a while I went to the style show. As I was watching the models, I noticed that one of the girls from Switzerland was familiar. I looked at the programg sure enough, it was Trudy Streuli. She was presenting Sw:itzerland's models of their new bathing suits for it seems that Switzerland has now become famous for beaches and not skiing. After the style show I received an invitation from a Countess to visit her castle. I wondered what Countess knew me but in order to set a good impression I decided to have my hair fixed. Since it was a special occasion I decided to go the worl.d famous hair stylist Monsieur Duane. When I entered his :shop I was surprised to discover that he was Duane Lederman. It seems that he had started a new hair style which was a series of small curls in a neat and wavy position on the top of the head. After leaving the shop I went to the Countess's castle. When I was ushered into the castle. I was throughly surprised to discover Myrna Walmer and Marion Thosten- son. Not realizing who they were I asked them what they were doing there. Much to my surprise I found out that Myrna had married a Count and was now a Countess and Marion was her secretary. The Countess asked me for tea and while we were having tea she said that she had some entertainment. The entertainment was brought in, again I was surprised for it was Betty Weibel and her accordion playing family. When I left there I immediately went to my hotel where I sat down to think over all I had heard of our great class of '54, Now I realized why Brodhead was so famous, for everyone who had graduated in our class had brought fame back to Brodhead. I only hope that classes graduating after our class will learn and profit as we have done. So Class of '54, may God lbe with you always. -Geraldine Bramble. 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