West Bend High School - Bend Yearbook (West Bend, WI)

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cop 'em Iayin and Sin in The organization which adds more pep and vitality to any football game, basketball game, or pep- meeting is the band. Brisk marches and lively pep songs were rendered at all of these events. The new director, Mr. Freeman, has added much equipment to the band. These items include: four French horns, a baritone sax, thirty-six black metal music stands along with new music. The band worked very industriously in order to enter the music contest held here on May l5. Concerts were given at the band assembly, the physical education demonstration, the Rotary Club, memorial service for Mr. lVlcLane, dedication of the West Bend honor roll, local music festival, and commencement. For the first time during the history of West Bend High School a district music contest was held here on May l5. Seven hundred pupils from twelve cities participated in various events, such as brass, woodwind, and vocal solos or ensembles, chorus, glee club, and bands. A most spectacular parade was witnessed by West Bend when twelve bands, with varied and colorful uniforms, marched with precision and briskness up Main Street. It is lVlr. Freemanis policy to have his members practice as much as possible. He is kept busy every period, since the practice rooms are always occupied throughout the day. He assists his students in the techniques of playing their instruments and gaining a more complete knowledge of music. Upon walking through the third floor corridor on any Wednesday the seventh period, one would note that all doors were wide open. The reason is that our extraordinary a capella choir convenes to prac- tice at that time. It is composed of forty-three juniors and seniors, under the talented direction of Mr. Roy Christensen. Through his untiring efforts and the splendid co-operation of the choristers, the choirs presented unforgettable programs for the patients at the County Home and hospital, Student Assembly, the Womens and lVlen's Clubs at the Methodist Church, the Womanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, commencement, the local music festi- val, and ended the year participating in the music contest. Besides enjoying its work, the choir had fun, too, for at Christmas the thoughtful Kiwanians sponsored a supper and a sleigh ride party for the members. Four members of the choir entered the solo contest at the music contest held May l5. It is agreed that the prominent accomplishment of the year was the Christmas cantata -- The Child Jesus. The soloists were Quintin Schowalter, Calvin Claus, and Carol Mae Hansen. This year the choir centered most of its train- ing singing a capella music. ln this type of music in- dividuals learn to listen to one another so as to produce effective harmony. Because of its splendid music, the choir was invited to sing over WTMJ, the Milwaukee Journal Station, on June 5. Top Row -- D. Merriam, J. Miller, R. Loebe, B. Wolf, C. Hansen Second Row-- O. Lenz, T. Geib, R. Kuhn, L. Ostrander, C. Gerner, M. Miller, S. Gebler. Third Row -- R. Merten, B. Schmidt, W. Weidman, G. Gadow, P. Hammer, J. Homuth, K. Kocher, D. Kurtz, C. Claus. Fourth Row -- A. Ostrander, D. Thorson, D. Schowalter, K. Butler, W. Gerner, D. Schleif, L. Carbon, M. Reichert, J. Grogan. Bottom Row -- Mr. Freeman, D. Kenny, B. Eberhardt, M. Nielsen, D. Vanderwalker, R. Ziegler, M. Muehleisen, M. Konopik, R. Rusch. Usa .jf Top Row -- M. Miller, C. Hansen, Q. Schowalter, B. Weiss J Kies, D. Vanderwalker, J. Nehring, H. Ross, Mr. Christensen Second Row --O. Lenz, M. Bohn, C. Claus, M. Kratzer, F Murphy, D. Gonnering, S. Koch. Thi1'd Row --W. Gerner, C. Gerner, J. Gerner, A. Bell, A Jagow, D. Schowalter, M. Gumm, C. Prentice, R. Weyres Fourth Row -- M. Nielsen, H. Wagner, R. Loebe, H. Miller C Kocher, R. Klein, J. Schowalter, M. Klein, V. Gonnering Bottom Row -- J. Sauer, F. Holz, D. Voeks, R. Gehl, R. Rackow C. Westenberger, L. Carbon, G. Grogan. z2!1+,m1ff,f-fic a wenty-six ' - i . 614. f ff- -- .J

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Although seriously handicapped from the beginning of the season, because of the shortage of tennis balls, the West Bend tennis team swung into action early in April. After only a few weeks of practice the team began to shape up and Coach Hildebrand had hopes for a successful season. The doubles team composed of Robert Hiller and Robert Jaekel were in top condition. Bud Weinand, last year's Little Ten Conference Singles Champion, was out to repeat his performance of last year. The first meet confirmed the teamis highest hopes. West Bend traveled to Hartford and won by the impressive score of 6-0. Next week the team met a power- ful foe in Mayville, but Mayville was de- feated 3-l. Three days later West Bend suffered a defeat in the Triangular Meet. Beaver Dam placed first with 9, West Bend second with 3 points, and Hartford third with no points. On May 7, West Bend met one of the state's most powerful teams, White- fish Bay and was swamped, 5-0. A week later the team played host to Oconomowoc and lost 4-3. Several members of the team jour- neyed to Manitowoc to participate in the state tennis tournament. Buddy Wei- nand made a fine showing but was de- feated by the player who became state champion. V Y i ot gge 's The i942 golf season was noted for its keen rivalry. All schools in the Little Ten were out for blood. Although West Bend did not take any trophies or champion- ships, the team gave a good account of itself. The pace-setters in the Little Ten were Hartford and Oconomowoc, with Hartford finally winning out in the con- ference meet. The West Bend team com- posed of Bob Rolfs, Bob Kaempfer, George Jansen, Bob Schacht, and Paul German in the order of proficiency, played in a total of seven matches which was climaxed by a trip to the state meet at Lake Geneva. ln the conference meet West Bend placed fifth, and in the state meet ranked thirteenth out of a total of twenty-three teams participating, It was with regret that the team re- ceived the news that golf had to be called off for the duration by the conference officials. Four members from last year's team would have been back with added experience and playing ability. The team is coached by Athletic Director R. T. Grignon. MEET RECORDS April 27 -- Quadrangle at Mayville: 1, Beaver Damg 2, West Bendg 3, Mayvilleg 4, Waupun. Racquet on Again West Bend played host to the Little Ten Tennis Tournament. All boys made a fine showing. Bud Weinand fought his way to the semi-Hnals where he was finally beaten. The doubles team of Hiller and Jaekel, although defeated in the early rounds came back to win the Consolation Prize in the doubles. Ralph Klein placed second in the Consolation singles. B. Weinand, B. Jaekel, R. Loebe, R. Klein, B. Hiller, D. Merriam, J. Monday, Mr. Hildebrand B. Kaempfer, B. Rolfs, B. Schacht, Mr. Grignon, G. Jansen April 29 --Triangle at Hartford: 1, Hartford, 2, Oconomowocg 3, West Bend. May 8 -- Menomonee Falls at West Bend: West Bend won both A squad and B squad matches. May 12-- Triangular at Oconomowoc: 1, Oconomowoc, 2, Mayville: 3, West Bend. May 22 -- Conference at Oconomowoc: West Bend, fifth. May 23 -- North Hills: 1, Menomonee Falls, 2, West Bend: 3, Hartland. June 5-- State Meet at Lake Geneva: West Bend, thirteenth place itwenty-three schools participatingl. Page Twenty five

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