Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

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Smi n 'ftyc to'Uf Upon entering Hudson High in the fall of 1958, we had many bridges to cross. The first one was getting adjusted to new classroom situations, teachers, and classmates. We remember those first, shaky few weeks when we became the freshman class of H. H. S. It wasn’t until after the Fresh- man-Senior Party that we felt a real sense of belonging. With the guidance of Mr. Cassutt and the leadership of Wendell Petersen. Sandra Stendahl. Mary DePolis and Diane Trapp, Eugene Kidd, and Donald Gilbert we learned to work together as we created our first Homecoming float and worked on our first skit. Growing up a little more, we felt a sad fraternity at the loss of one of our class members. We had crossed the bridge of belonging; and feeling more secure as sophomores, we won second prize with our Homecoming float. We then went on to present our first annual “Hillbilly Hop” as a class dance to raise money. All this we accomplished under the leadership of Allen Nor- elius, Ruth Nordlund, Diane Trapp. Karen Perseiis, Paul Grass, and Mr. Cassutt, adviser. Confident upperclassmen, we undertook many projects successfully in our junior year. Both our Homecoming float and our Homecoming skit won first prizes. To raise money, the girls held a bake sale and the boys, a car wash. Pride in our school and our class was displayed in the form of junior class rings that arrived in December. Our second annual “Hillbilly Hop” bounced high in popularity with all the students at H. H. S. The long-awaited Junior-Senior Prom was one of the most important bridges to under- standing that we crossed during our high school years, for through working together to make it a success, we were drawn closer together as a class. From such things as crepe paper, fish nets, old row boats, and a plastic swimming pool we fashioned our eerie “Sleepy Lagoon.” As an addition to the prom we held a banquet to honor the seniors. In these projects we were advised by both Mr. Cassutt and Miss Swenson, and led by Donald Gilbert, Sandra Stendahl, Ann Heiting, Karen Perseiis, and Hugh Gwin. As seniors we were certain of our potential, not only as a class, but as individuals. Donald Gilbert, president; Clarence Holden, vice-president; Jolene Anderson, secretary; Wendell Petersen, treasurer; and Margaret Schmidt, Student Council representative, conducted us through this year with the help of Mr. Cassutt and Miss Swenson. For Homecoming our “swan” float carried last year’s queen, and our skit won first prize, along with the slogan, to capture for us the rotating trophy. We presented the play “Seventeenth Summer,” which was a huge success. As a farewell we offered our third annual “Hillbilly Hop.” It seemed as though we were still the rollicking young freshmen who had stared in awe at the demigod seniors back in 1958 . . . but we were seniors now. In no time at all we were being measured for our caps and gowns and deciding upon announcements. We had crossed bridges to belonging, understanding, fellowship, and leadership in our high school years, and many of us set the pace for further goals to be attained, new heights to conquer. At last came the day that will always shine brightly in our memories. As the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” filled the air, we marched proudly down the aisle, to end one happy phase of our lives and to go on to bigger and better things. In Memoriam To a classmate and friend who is no longer with us—the space dedicated here is small compared to the space we have saved for him in our hearts. Gary Duane King Son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce King, Sr. A beloved member of the class of 1962 Born September 1, 1944 Died May 6, 1959 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. Psalm 121:1-2,8 26

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KENNETH TRUDELL Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Sport Captain 4; H Club 3, 4; Wrestling 3, 4; Student Council 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. VERA W1LCOXSON Pep Club 3, 4; Officiating Club 1, 2, 3; Speech Club 1, 2; Or- ganization Officer 4; Arts and Crafts Club 2, 3; Drama Club 4. SUSAN WRIGHT G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1, 2; Make-up Committee 3, 4; Ad- visory Officer 3; Home Econo- mics Club 1; Commercial Club 3, 4; Arts and Crafts Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Art Club 4. JANICE WAXON Pep Club 1,-3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Ensemble 4; Accompan- ist 3. 4; Speech Club 1, 3; Make- up Committee 4; Usher Com- mittee 3; Advisory Officer 4; Or- ganization Officer 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Chess Club 4; French Club 4; Arts and Crafts Club 2. WENDY WIGGINS G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 1; Make-up Committee 4; Organ- ization Officer 2, 3, 4; Tele- scope Club 2; Chess Club 3; French Club 3; Science Club 2; Art Club 4; Annual Staff 1, 4; Drama Club 3; True Blue Times 4. MARY LEE YOUNG G.A.A. 1; Pep Club 1, 2; Raid- ettes 2; Speech Club 3; Home Economics Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; True Blue Times 4; Arts and Crafts Club 1, 2. 25

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SENIOR CLASS: Donald Gilbert, Jolene Anderson Wendell Petersen, Margaret Schmidt Clarence Holden. JUNIOR CLASS: Gregory Brown, Lynn Spalding. Brian Hayes, Madelyn Bunce, Mary Jensen. FRESHMAN CLASS Richard Anderson. Margaret Meeker, Alice Kukuska, Sandra I amberta. Mis- sing is Thomas Klund. SOPHOMORE CLASS: Philip Scheide, Doreen Doonan, Jon Graham, Carmen Holden, Thomas Edin. 27