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

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Senior Class History September l955, 58 students enrolled as Freshmen in B. H.S. Soon we elected Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Hurley, Mr. Keen and Mr. Uphoff as our class advisors and Dick Kneubuehl as our pres- ident. After our initiation by the Sophomores we were proud to see Karen Zimmerli elected cheerleader and in her fourth year become captain of the cheerleaders. Dirk Sveom received an A rating in the Freshman and Sophomore years in the State Forensics contest. Beginning our Sophomore year we chose Mr. Schumacher, Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Condon as our advisors with Ed Meichtry as our class president. In our Sophomore year we welcomed Carolyn Pree, Jack Stremick, and James Wells, but it was our last with Ron Jorgenson whom we miss very much. Begihning our year as upperclassmen we chose Elzie Laube as our president with Mrs. Cain, Mrs. Pautz, Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Keen as our advisors. This year John Maurer and Elzie Laube won A ratings in the State Forensics contest. John Maurer was also in the Senior class play. For the first time we placed in the Homecoming Parade with 3rd place. The theme of our float was We'll Unravel Argyle's Socks, Karen Zimmerli and Elzie Laube were chosen from our class as members of the National Honor Society. With the guidance of our advisors and much excitement, we made preparations for our Junior Prom. We chose Red Sails in the Sunset as our theme with Lewis Dalvit as our orchestra. Darlene Trezek and Ed Meichtry reigned as king and queen with Carol Wismer, Karen Zimmerli, Marjorie Ziltener, Sally Schultz, Gary Ringen, Dick Kneubuehl, Allen Olson, and Dirk Sveom as their court. The intermission party was held at the Paul Riese home and was en- ioyed by all. A Post-prom party was held at the E. U.B. church and Legion Hall to complete a very enjoyable evening. Entering our last year as mighty Seniors we elected Dick Kneubuehl as president with Mrs. Pautz, Mr. Keen, and Mr. Rockwell as our advisors. Reigning at our first big dance of the year at Homecoming was Ann Wheeler and Gary Ringen as king and queen, with Darlene Trezek, Karen Zimmerli, Gary Williams, and John Maurer as their court. For our forthcoming annual we chose Elzie Laube as editor assisted by Carolyn Pree, Dennis Olson as Business Manager assisted by Bonnie Hawkins, with Carol Wismer, Margie Ziltener and Ann Wheeler as typists. Our very helpful advisors were Mrs. Larkin and Mrs. Sveom. The Annual Homemakers Award was won by Pat Moore, with Karen Zimmerli winning the D.A. R. award. The Student Council was headed by Dirk Sveom as president. Our Senior Class Play Uncle Fred Flits By, a comedy, co-starred Ed Meichtry, Ann Wheeler, and John Maurer, with Sara Conway, Sally Schultz, Allen Olson, Jim Deppeler, Wayne Richards, Karen Zimmerli, Nancy Foss, Bonnie Hawkins, Judy Putney, Karen Branden- burg, Gary Ringen and Robert Dorr and was ably directed by Miss Preston. During the four years those representing our class in Basketball were: Don Olson, Dick Kneubuehl, Gary Ringen, Ed Meichtry, Wayne Richards, Dirk Sveom, and Ron Jorgenson. In the Senior year we had rotation of captains with Don Olson, Ed Meichtry and Gary Ringen. In football we were represented by, Gary Williams, John Maurer, Gary Ringen, Wayne Richards, Dirk Sveom, Ken Curless, and Ron Jorgenson. The team elected Gary Ringen as their captain. Sally Schultz was elected editor of the Cardinal in our Senior year and she did a fine job. During our Senior year we were happy to welcome Kathryn Cowell, Marvin Hanner and Dennis Shaw to our class. Band members who have represented us during the four years are, Karen Zimmerli, Carol Wismer, Gary Ringen, Ron Jones, Jim Deppeler and Elzie Laube. We were happy to see Elzie Laube chosen to attend summer Music Clinic at Madison in his Sophomore year. We are proud of the accomplishments of our class and hope these accomplishments might serve as goals for future classes to surpass.

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Salutatorian Address Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, America is but another name for opportunity. This is truer today than when Mr. Emerson said it. At that time, the West was opening up, industry was booming, and the age of mechanization was just getting a good start. Today we are conquering the atom, space, and our own environment. We are now graduating from high school. The world is at our doorsteps. I have many times heard older people say that they wished they were in our places and could witness and take a part in the great things that are inevitably going to come within our life-times. Americans have always been inventive. People of one or two generations past saw these inventions like the automobile and the airplane, that we take for granted, come into being. Now revolutionary developments are so common that we don't marvel at them much any more. With all of the space age developments in this troubled world, have we lost sight of the ideological things? Are we too materialistic? Some of us think too much about getting a high-paying iob so that we can buy cars and television sets and many luxuries. These things are iust fine. But, in history class we learned that materialism was one of the causes of the fall of Greece and Rome. Our forefathers fought for their ideals of freedom. They formed a country that is the greatest in the world. The American people know what free- dom is. We realize those ideals that Americans have fought for. If we cease to appreciate these freedoms, then our country will be weakened. If we do appreciate these ideals, then the American people are a greater weapon against oppression than any weapon of war. We feel that our high school has helped us to appreciate our country more and to realize the opportunities that exist. Our high school hasn't just given us plain knowledge. lt has helped us to develop strong characters, to form our ideals, to help mold us into indi- viduals. As our high school years draw to a close, the time draws nearer when we must put the things we gained in high school to work. ln future years there will be no Eisenhower, there will be no Dulles. We will have to fill their shoes and fill them well. Now is the time to prepare to be leaders. One does not have to be president. We need people who can take part in community affairs and fill jobs that do some good. lt is wise to keep some of these things in mind upon our graduation. Our high school has done a lot for us, but we must struggle to do more. We must continue to develop those things which our school has been developing in us so that our country and our way of life will survive. ---Carolyn Pree 57

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Class Poem The day has come when we must say good-bye And as we think back on the years we will try, To help you get to know us one by one Our ambitions, our dreams, and most of all our fun. Don Amundsen is first in line, He'll make a good farmer given a little time. Phyllis is small and very sweet, That is why her friendship is quite a treat. Karen is a lass with vigor and vim, She's also a girl with one special him. Sara is a girl who is very shy and quiet, But once you get to know her she's quite a riot. Ken drives a black Ford, and really gets around, That's the reason a better friend can't be found. Then there is Jim, long and tall, With a smile for everyone from wall to wall. With mischief in his eyes and tricks up his sleeve Bobby's the reason the teachers all grieve. In plowing, planting, and harvesting the fields, David excels with every yield. Faithful, loyal and always true, That is our Nancy through and through. Bonnie and Dirk, one tall and one short, They are our Mutt and Jeff of a sort. Ron is a singer he knows every key, Wherever Linda is he's sure to be. Tall, slow, and friendly is our Dick, But any problem he can certainly lick. Elzie is smart and a good historian, That is why he is our valedictorian. With a long pony tail and a diamond so bright We know Monroe's Ginny's delight. With a hearty laugh and a big booming voice, You can tell John is the ladies' choice. Ask Dan for a hamburger, coke, or root beer He has worked at the Dog House for over a year Ed was our Prom King in white tux and all, He also excelled in basketball. A smile, a laugh, and a cheery way, Dotty will make a good nurse someday. Patty likes Fords especially blue, She's surely a friend through and through. Quiet and sure in every class, In agriculture Roy cannot be surpassed. Pat really does excel in style, To find a better friend you'll walk a mile. Pat is our winner of the Betty Crocker Pin, With her sunny smile many a friend she's sur win. Allen is one boy who is always up to tricks, That is why his friendship always sticks. Although he is short and very busy, Dennis finds time to keep the girls in a tizzy Mention any girl, Don is always there, That is in one thing he can't be compared. Anyone want a description of Janesvillef? Well here's Janice to fill the bill. g A smile for all that's Carolyn Pree, One day a good archaeologist she'll be. When anyone mentions iokes and good fun, You'll see Judy coming on the run. 6