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

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Class History Four years ago the history of our class began. In the fall of 1953 with Homecoming approaching. the necessity of organizing our class became evident. Ed Ruef was elected president and Mrs. Mattison and Mr. Larkin were chosen as class advisors. With the assistance of our competent advisors, we designed and constructed the first in a series of prize winning floats for our class. We also established a class treasury be selling refreshments at the basketball games. In our Sophomore year John Schreck was elected president and Mr. Nehring and Mr. Franklin Schumacher were chosen as advisors. During the year we again received third prize for our Homecoming float. Wilson Martin received an A rating at the State Forensic Meet and Ed Ruef was on the A squad in basketball. We entered our Junior year with high hopes and great expectations. To help carry us through the eventful year were President Wilson Martin and advisors Miss Preston, Mr. Appel, Mr. Larkin, and Mr. Donald Schumacher. We were proud to win first prize for our Homecoming float. Loma Stuessy and Elaine Staaland were elected to the cheering squad for this and the following year. Badger State representatives were David Pfisterer, John Schreck, and Judy Brager. Susan Schultz and Judy Lee received A ratings and Wilson Martin a B rating at the State Forensic Meet. Two of our members appeared in the Senior'Class Play. Elaine Fleming and John Schreck were elected to the National Honor Society. In accordance with the Centennial Year of our city we choseas our Junior Prom theme 'An Old Fashioned Walk. Queen Judith Brager and King Edward Ruef were crowned and honored by the members of the court who Wheeler, Shirley Myers. David Pfisterer, Elaine Fleming, Kenneth Anderson, Vera danced to the music of Arnie Johnson's Orchestra and were received at an intermission given by David Clark. Immediately following the dance a Post Prom Party was held at the Methodist Church parlors. year looking forward to the new experiences our last year would offer. Gary Olin were Susan Schultz, Lewis Ames, and Gary Olin. We party at the Everson home for the Juniors and Seniors We entered our Senior was elected president to perform the many duties which present themselves during this year. At Homecoming we again captured first prize for our float and Queen Vera Ames and King,Edward Ruef led the parade and reigned over the Homecoming Dance. Our class play, American Passport' ably directed by Miss Preston was great success. Judy Brager was presented with the D. A. R. award and Elaine Staaland with the Homemaker Award. Those elected to the National Honor Society in our Senior year were Susan Schultz, David Clark, Gary Olin. and Richard Wolters. Members of our Annual Staff were: David Clark, Editorg Elaine Fleming, Associate Editor, Judy lee, Business Managerg David Pfisterer, Associate Business Managerg Elaine Fleming and John Schreck were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian respectively. Lewis and Sidney Wheeler were co-captains of our successful basketball team. The class trip to Chicago was planned with the help of our advisors, Mrs. Sveom, Mrs. Larkin, Mr. Selbo, and Mr. Rockwell. We now leave B. H. S. with memories of the past and hopes for the future. Lorna Stuessy David Clark National Honor Societ 'uamuat Q wx IJ' David 'Clark 2 df, Elaine Fleming F' Q 2 if Gary Olin John Schreck Susan Schultz Richard Wolters 3 Y

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and behold--ever dew drop becomes a sparkling diamond as the sun's rays bring out its hidden brilliancell It has been said of one man that his ideal, which was simple, consisted of a lain straight forward assumption of all responsibilites of life. His rules were: industry, truthfulness, faith fulness and doing the best one can day by day. Simple enough--but they are ideals. It must become the prime function of man to aspire, to beome more, to reach a higher life to rise to something nobler and urer. T-here comes to eve man at times a sense of something above him, something great and: beautiful and good, someltyhing that wins him and draws him to himself. lt is this quality that keeps the nature fresh, opening it on the same dusty level, labor turns into drudgery, or worse still one becomes contented with things as the are. When education has planted in the young human being a disposition inclined toward the ideal, together with some good life habits, and has turned him against the vulgar, then it has rfonned its most important duty. We who believe we have formed these ideals are now ready to branch out into the world, for our lives have a center about which to turn. We will keep our eyes on the stars, but our feet on the ground. We will try to live up to the high ideals given us. The greatest loss that could befall us, is the loss of our ideals. To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to lay and to look upi to be satisfied with yourpossessions, but not contented with yourself until you have made the best of them, to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meaness, and to fear nothing except cowardicep to be govemed by your admirations rather than by your disgusts, to covet nothing that is your neighbor's except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manners, to spend as much time as you can , with body and with spirit, in God's out-of-doorsp and to think seldom of your enemies, often of your friends, and every day of Christ. These are noble ideals--noble ideals which can make noble livesl Elaine Fleming CLASS COLORS -- Red and Blue CLASS FLOWER -- Red Rose CLASS MOTTO -- Win without boasting, lose without excuse We the Annual Staff of 1957 sincerely thank our advisor, Mrs. Larkin for her untiring efforts in helping us to make this book a success. 57

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Class Poem We, Seniors upon our graduation Are soon to Seek our life's profession. We look behind to the school days gone by. That have helped us cam our knowledge high, The past has held for many of us, Memories of joy and happiness. Now before we reach that exit door, We would like you to meet each -- once more., Ken's fond of music with a beat, To have him in our class, is quite a treat. Mary is talented in many arts, But she excels in the game of hearts. Shirley has wit and charm galore, As a classmate and friend. who could ask for m IC. o Hotdogs, cokes, and French fries, too, At the Dog House are served to us by our Stu. King Ed and Queen Judy are seldon apart, Their common interest seems to be one of the alt. he The editor of our annual is David C. An excellent doctor he 'll someday be. Fun and laughter aren't very far, For here comes Dick in his little green car. Marvel is considering nursing as her career, To the sick, she'll bring plenty of cheer. Like Santa Claus is our Terry, So round, so plump and oh so merry. EIaine's sweet personality just naturally bubbles For here's a girl with no time for troubles. President of F. T. A. , that's our Jean, We all agree, she's real keen. Beverly's a gal who is seldon quiet, When she appears, there's sure to be a riotl Next in line, is Betty J. This little girl is sure to get along O. K. Whenever Chris Jones is around, There 's always a smile and a giggle to be found. With few interests, but his brand new car, Andrew is sure to travel near and far. Chris wants to be a Biology teacher, With her smiles and charm, she'll be a double feature. Judie is always so happy and carefree, A model homemaker, she will soon be. In music and forensics Judy's talents lie, She's always busy with her studies, her job, and Bruce may be part Dean or Gable, Maybe Hollywood will be his lable. her guy. Forensics, music and boxing all three, A professional in all, our Willy could be. In Bookkeeping, George may not star, But as a friend, he's far above par. Faithful, loyal, and ever true blue, That's our Jim, through and through. Working in a telephone office may sound dull, But with Shirley around there 's never a lull. When apart many interests, Gary and Vera pursue, However. their common interest is tried and true. Carole is a girl with hair light and golden, A certain young man's heart has she stolen. Dave's a chap who is always on the run, Handsome, nice, and lots of fun. Nancy is a lass with vigor and vim, She's, also, a lass with one special him. Jane has hair of a very dark hue, With her gift of friendliness, she 's a favorite through and through. Fashion to Deniece seems to be an obsession, Perhaps, modeling will be her profession. On the dancing floor Marie does glow, We were sorry to see her go. Marie is so little and sweet, We all agree, as a friend she 's quiet a treat. John Schreck is a studious lad, Sometimes inclined to be good ---- sometimes bad. Susan's life takes a turn for the better, When from Germany, she gets a letter. Darlene's the president of F. H. A. A fine homemaker she'll be someday. Winner of Betty Crocker's pin for homemaking, E1aine's quite fond of cheerleading, sewing and bakin Loma is a very active girl, Cheerleading and life keep her in a whirl. A ring on Bonnie 's finger does shine, Could be, it's from her private diamond mine. The sports in which Paul takes part, He enters them with all his heart. A basketball player, a regular guy, Lewie's a friend to all and seldom shy. Sid's interests are quite varying, After studies, girls, and sports, he's seen tarrying. go