Bangor High School - Echo Yearbook (Bangor, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1962 volume:

OOL JSIN With the publication of the 1962 ECHO, we have strived to present for you moments of both glad and sad reminiscences of the events of the past year in Bangor High. May these cherished memories be happy ones of Yet here now we are doing just that . . . FOREWORD With the publication of the 1962 ECHO, we have strived to present fo you moments of both glad and sad reminiscences of the events of the pas year in Bangor High. May these cherished memories be happy ones of our years together: Years when fun was more important than the reason for the fun . . . When life was a race we all ran at varying speeds . . . When studying was something we would have done If we would have had the time . . . When memories were something that happened to our parents . . . Never to us. Yet here now we are doing just that . . . REMEMBERING! ! !! TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication.......................................3 Administration ..................................4 Faculty..........................................5 Senior Class History.............................6 Seniors .........................................7 Senior Wills....................................16 Underclassmen ..................................17 Organizations...................................27 Activities .....................................35 Sports .........................................41 Advertisements ................................ 50 2 DEDICATION We, the Class of 1962, dedicate this ECHO to MR. KREUNEN, our principal, whose friendly advice and untiring efforts for the betterment of our school have ever been an inspiration to the students of BANGOR HIGH SCHOOL. 3 SCHOOL BOARD Mr. Kreunen, Principal; Mr. Jones, Director; Mr. Zabel, Treasurer; Mr. Bosshard, Clerk. STUDENT COUNCIL TOP ROW: D. Manke, J. Herman, A. Schmidt, B. Garves, L. Friell, L. Jemander. FRONT ROW: D. Schmitz, Secretary; M. Knudson, President; Mrs. Cooksey, Advisor; Jim Pfaff, Vice President; S. Wegner, Treasurer. 4 FACULTY MISS BRUECHER Business Education, White - watei State College MRS. HETLAND Spanish, Carrol. College MR.PAUL History, Physical Educa- tion, Coach, Winona State College. MRS. COOKSEY English, Physical Educa- tion, Luther College MR. DE LONG Music, Social Problems, Eau Claire State College. MR. KREUNEN Principal, Geography, Hope College, University of Wisconsin MR. SCHMITT Science, La Crosse State College MRS. STEINER Home Economics, Stout State College MR. ELWOOD Mathematics, Phys- ical Education, Coach, Eau Claire State College MR. KORB Agriculture, River Falls College MR. THICKE English, Library, La Crosse State College 5 CLASS HISTORY One bright September morning four years ago, we began our first year of high school as confident and self-assured students. After being initiated by the sophomores, we returned to normal. We made our first great contribution to the school by giving our return party. Our class advisors were Mr. Davis and Mr. Kreunen. Class officers elected for our first big year were: George Barnes, President; John Johnson, Vice-President; Mary Knudson, Secretary; and Tom Garves, Treasurer. Student Council representatives were Dan Olson and Judy Severson. Our Homecoming Court representative was Mary Kay Knudson. Representing our class as a cheerleader was Carolyn Berg. We staggered back in 1959 to begin our sophomore year. Our second big contribution to Bangor High School was to initiate the new crop of freshmen. Our new advisors were Mrs. Lanier and Mr. DeLong. Leading our class that year were: President, Mary Knudson; Vice-President, Steve Zinn; Secretary, Bonnie Severson; Treasurer, John Berg. Representing us on the Student Council were Gerry Everson and Tom Garves. Gerry Everson represented us on the Homecoming Court. Sophomore class cheerleaders were: Mary Kay Knudson, Carolyn Berg, Betty Hansen, and Bonnie Severson. We crawled back in 1960 as Juniors. Elected that year were: John Berg, President; Gwen Kreunen, Vice President; Karen Wegner, Secretary; Bill Monfort, Treasurer. Our class advisors were Mr. Schmitt, and Mr. Benzinger. On Student Council were: Steve Zinn, Millie Repky, and Marcella Meyer. On March 28, 1961, we presented our class play, Melody Jones. This three act comedy was a great success. Also, in our Junior year came our greatest contribution to Bangor High. On April 29 our JUNIOR PROM was held. The theme which we chose was Wonderland by Night. We were the first class to have the coronation on the stage. We received many compliments on this and on the prom in general. John Berg was elected king and he chose Betty Hansen as his queen. The rest of the court consisted of Tom Garves and Carolyn Berg, George Barnes and Karen Wegner, Steve Zinn and Mary Knudson, Dan Olson and Bonnie Garves. The chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Curt Cooksey and Mr. and Mrs. Paul De- Long. We elected Nancy Torgerud to the Homecoming Court. Cheerleaders from our class were: Mary Kay Knudson, Carolyn Berg, Betty Hansen, and Bonnie Severson. Chosen for Badger Boys' State were George Barnes and John Berg. Gwen Kreunen represented our school at Girls' State. We roared back in the fall of 1961 to dominate the school as Seniors. For our last and most important year we elected Judy Severson to be our class president, Bonnie Severson took over as Vice-President; Betty Hansen as Secretary; and Steve Zinn as Treasurer. Mrs. Steiner and Mr. Delong were our advisors. Mr. DeLong who liked us so well as Sophomores insisted on coming back as our advisor. Mary Kay Knud- son was elected Student Council President. The other representatives chosen from our class were Bonnie Garves and Jim Pfaff. Cheerleaders were Mary Kay Knudson and Betty Hansen. On November 10, 1961 we staged a sensational hit play entitled Finders Creepers. It was a mysteri- cal comedy. On the night of May 24, 1962 we will graduate from Bangor High School. We shall bring to a close four years of guidance from faculty, parents, and friends. We shall look back to the happy memories of the past and ahead to the unknown of the future. 6 GEORGE BARNES A woman hater, he hates to leave them. Pres. 1. Mixed Chorus 3. Drum Bugle 2. Prom Court 3. Prom Comm. 3. Class Play 3.4. Basketball 1,2, 3.4. Football 1,2, B Club 1,2,3,4. Boys' State 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be playing basketball with the Boston Celtics. MARY ANN DANIELSON A quiet girl but quite a girl. Mixed Chorus 2. Glee Club 2. Forensics 1,2, 3. Newspaper 2. F.H.A. 1,2. Class Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be a dieti- cian. CAROLYN BERG I hate being late but it beats hurrying. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4. Prom Court 3. Prom Comm. 3. Cheerleader 1,2,3,4. News- paper 1,2,3,4. Class Play Comm. 3. Class Play 4. Librarian 1,2,3,4. WE PROPHESY that she will never be on time for anything. JUDITH CALLAN Judi Horses, horses, I'm crazy over horses. Band 1,2. Forensics 2,3,4. Class Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be giving Dale Evans a run for the West. 8 CLASS FLOWER: JOHN BERG Johnnie This fellow would be great with a gun; he'd shoot down teachers just for fun. Treas. 2. Pres. 3. Prom Court 3-- King. Basketball 1,2. Newspaper 3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3,4. Prom Comm. 3. Boys' State 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be escorting his girls around in the school truck. CARNATION GERALDINE EVERSON Gerry May For fools rush in where angels fear to thread. Student Council 2. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1.2.3.4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Prom Comm. 3. Class Play Comm. 4. Homecoming Court 2. Forensics 1.2.4. Librarian 1,2,4. F.H.A. 1,2, 3.4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3. Pep Club 1. WE PROPHESY that she will be giving polka lessons at the Ava- lon. LUANA EVENS ON Louie I can live without poetry or walking, but who in the world can live without talking? Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1.2.3.4. Prom Comm. 3. Class Play 4. Forensics 2,4. Librarian 1.2.3.4. Newspaper 4. F.H.A. 2. Play Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be Carol Burnett's understudy on the Gary Moore Show. THOMAS ELSEN Tom Give him time,he'll do it yet. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. D.H.I.A. 1. Class Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be an Insur- ance agent for State Farm. BONNIE GARVES Dates are my favorite fruit. StudentCouncil 4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Prom Court 3. Forensics 2,3. Newspaper 4. Librarian 1,2. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Class Play 4. Pep Club 1. Prom Comm. 3. Play Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that her blond hair will attract Middle Ridge. 9 THOMAS GARVES Tom The teachers never appreciate my charms. They just discover my faults. Treas. 1. Student Council 2.PromCourt 3. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. D.H.I.A. 1. Class Play 3,4. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that he'll never miss a chance for a wise crack. BONNIE GLENN Aring on the finger is worth two on the phone. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1.2.3.4. F.H.A. 1. Librarian 1,2, 3.4. Class Play Comm. 3. Pep Club 1. Prom Comm. 3. Assistant Play Dir. 4. WE PROPHESY that she will have an addition on third finger, left hand. CLARICE GIBBONS Fritz A friendly smile makes life worth while. Sparta High School 1. Forensics 2,3,4. Class Play Comm. 3. Class Play 4. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that Servicemen will keep her busy From Here to Eternity. RICHARD HANSON Work? Work? Where have I heard that be- fore? F.F.A. 3,4. Class Play 4. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that his home wave will run Toni out of busi- ness. ELIZABETH HANSEN Liz Always full of pep and fun, game for everything that is done. Sec. 4. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 1,2. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Prom Queen 3. Cheerleader 2,3,4. Forensics 1,2, 3.4. Newspaper 3,4. Librarian 1.2.4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play Comm. 3. Class play 4. Prom Comm. 3. Pep Club 1. WE PROPHESY that she will never last at a girls' school. CLASS COLORS: MARY GRONEMOUS You can tell her by the noise she doesn't make. Mixed Chorus 1,2. Glee Club 1,2. Forensics 1,2,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Class Play Comm. 3,4. WE PROPHESY that she will study hard for her nurse's cap. HOT PINK AND WHITE ARTHUR KOLTERMANN Art” Studies they really strike me dumb. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. D.H.I.A. 1,2,3,4. Class Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be head of the Agricultural Depart- ment at the University of Wis- consin. JEANNETTE KNUTSON 1 never worry, I never fret. If I can't remember, I just forget. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Newspaper 4. Prom Comm. 3. Class Play Comm. 3,4. F.H.A. 1. Librarian 1,2,3,4. WE PROPHESY that she will be a singer in Cooksey's Nightclub. GWENDOLYN KREUNEN Gwen Teacherscan doit their way I'll do it mine. Vice Pres. 3. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 1,2,3. Mixed Chorus 1,2. Glee Club 1,2. Drum Bugle Corps 1,2. Forensics 1,2,3,4. Newspaper 1,2,3. Librarian 1,2, 3,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Class Play 3. State Music Contest 3. Pep Club 1. Badger Girls' State 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be pulling A's in college and com- plaining all the while. MARY KAY KNUDSON Women are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of men. Sec. 1. Pres. 2. Student Coun- cil. Band 1,2,3,4. MixedCho- rusl,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Prom Court 3. Prom Comm. 3. Homecoming Court 1. Cheer- leader 2,3,4. Forensics 1,2,3,4. Newspaper 1,2,4. Librarian 1,2,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 4. WE PROPHESY that she will still be living on 3 hours of sleep a week. LORN A LANCREHR Lornie Teachers think I'm so sweet. They always want me in the foremost seat. Band 1,2,3,4. PepBand 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Drum Bugle 1,2,3,4. Prom Comm. 3. Li- brarian 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Class Play 3. Play Comm. 4. Pep Club 1. German Band 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be giving lessons in car flying. MARCELLA MEYER Marcy Give me a car and plenty of gas. Student Council 3. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 1,2,3,4. Clee Club 1,2,3,4. Drum Bugle 1,2,3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,3,4. Prom Comm. 3. F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4. Forensics 3,4. Newspaper 3,4. Libra- rian 1,2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 4. Play Student Director 3. Pep Club 1. Color Guard 1,2,3,4. WILUAM MONFORT Willie John If there isn't a circus, start one yourself. Sparta High School lyr. Treas. 3. Mixed Chorus 3,4. Forensics 3. F.F.A. 4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3,4. Prom Comm. 3. One Act Play 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be Elvis Presley's biggest competi- tor. WE PROPHESY that she will be the top jit- ter buggin' granny in the nation. JAMES PRAFF Fuff I don't care if I set the world on fire . . . just the school. Student Council 4. Class Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that he will have to learn to keep out of girls' purses. GAIL PARMENTER I'm here even if 1 didn't tell anyone. Band 1,2,3. Pep Band 2,3. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4. Prom Comm. 3. Forensics 2.3. F.H.A. 2,3,4. Play Comm. 3.4. WE PROPHESY that she will for- ever be asking for ladies choice at dances. 12 CLASS MOTTO: DANIEL OLSON Jake Don't worry if I'm not in school, I'm someplace else. Student Council 1. Drum Bugle 1. Prom Court 3. Basketball 1,2, 3.4. B Club 1,2,3,4. Football 2.3.4. Baseball 1,2,3,4. Forensics 1. Librarian 4. Class Play 3. WE PROPHESY thathe will for- ever be a roving Romeo. MILDRED REPKY Millie I'm a riot when I get started. Student Council 3, Band 1,2,3,4. PepBand 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2, 3,4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Prom Comm. 3. Class Play 3,4. Forens- ics 1,2,3,4. Newspaper 3,4. Li- brarian 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. German Band 3. Pep Club 1. FINISHED, YET BEGINNING” ,,WE prophesy that she win be handing out eye wash on Monday mornings. JOYCE SCHAFER Thoughher time is divided, her love is one-sided. Mixed Chorus 2. Drum Bugle 1,2,3. F.H.A. 4. Librarian 1,2. Class Play Comm. 3,4. Color Guard 1,2. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will get a pair of stilts so she won't get a stiff neck looking at her guy. BONNIE SEVERSON Not everyone can blush; so I make up for the rest. Sec. 2. Vice Pres. 4. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Drum Bugle Corps 1,2,3,4. Military (Court) 1. Cheerleaders 2,3,4. Forensics 2,3,4.Newspaper Staff 2,3,4. Li- brarian 1,2,3. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3. Play Prompter 4. Pep Club 1. Color- guard 1,2,3,4. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be 13 forever cleaning combs and bar- ber shears. ______________________ DORIS PICKERING Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. Mixed Chorus 1,2,4. Glee Club 1,2,4. F.H.A. 2,4. Class Play Comm. 3,4. Pep Club 1. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will work for the Big Ben Watch Com- pany. JUDY SEVERSON Tub You don't have to hang from a tree to be a nut. Pres. 4. Student Coun- cil 1. Band 1,2,3. Pep Band 1,2,3. Mixed Chorus 4. Glee Club 4. Drum Bugle Corps 1. Prom Comm. 3. For- ensics 1,2,3,4. News- paper Staff 1,2,3,4. Librarian 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 2,3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3. Pep Club 1. Science Club Pres. 4. Play Comm. 4. WE PROPHESY that she will be an honor- ary member of the F.F.A. NANCY TORGERUD Nanc Men don't interest me . . . what am I saying? Band 1. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Librarian 1,2,3. Head Librarian 4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Drum Bugle 1,2,3,4. Class Play 3. Play Prompter 4. Homecoming Court 3. Prom Comm. 3. News- paper Staff 1,2,3,4. F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4. Pep Club 1. ECHO Editor 4. Band Color Guard 1,2,3,4. SLAWW Sec. 3. WE PROPHESY that her next pair of bowling shoes will be size 13. KAREN WEGNER Wiggles If silence is golden--I'm broke. Sec. 3. Band 1,2,3,4. Pep Band 1.2.3.4. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Glee Club 1,2,3,4. Prom Court 3. Prom Comm. 3. Newspaper Staff 4. Librarian 1,2,3,4. F.H.A. 1,2, 3.4. Echo Staff 4. Play Prompter 3. Play Student Director 4. WE PROPHESY that she will be riding flying red horses till infin- ity. STEPHEN ZINN Steve I'm just the man I'm looking for. Vice Pres. 2. Treas. 4. Student Council 3. Band 1,2. Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4. Prom Court 3. B Club4. Football 1,4. Forens- ics 1,2,3. Newspaper 3,4. Echo Staff 4. Class Play 3,4. Prom Comm. 3. One Act Play 3. WE PROPHESY that he would rather ride on three wheels than four. LOIS WELLS Yogi Sometimes I sit and think, some- times I just sit. Newspaper 2. Play Prompter 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that she will be visiting the post office often. 14 CAMERA SHY JAMES ERICKSON Bubbles School is what you make it. It makes me tired. Drum Bugle 1,2. Football 2,3. F.F.A. 1,3. Class Play 4. Play Comm. 3. Prom Comm. 3. WE PROPHESY that he will be Frank's helper in the future at Bangor High School. CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS TOP ROW: Mrs. Steiner, Mr. DeLong. FRONT ROW: S. Zinn, Treas- urer; J. Severson, President; B. Severson, Vice President; B. Hansen, Secretary. LAST WILLS We, the Class of 1962 of Bangor High School, Village of Bangor, County of LaCrosse, State of Wisconsin, being of sound minds and bodies, though rapidly weakening from the continuous strains and attacks, do make, publish, and declare these to be our last wills and testaments: To the coming Freshmen we will the thrill of that first day in high school. We hope you will like it as much as we did. To the coming Sophomores we will the fun of initiating these new Freshmen and giving them the right start here in their new environment. To the coming Juniors we will the presentation of the Junior Class Play and the Junior Prom. To the coming Seniors we will the work of the Echo, the Senior Class Play, the fun of the Senior Class trip, and all the joys and sorrows that come with graduation. As individuals, we will our various possessions to the underclassmen and teachers as follows: 1, George Barnes, will not because I'm taking it with me. I, Carolyn Berg, will but my teachers, parents, and classmates won't let me. I, John Berg, will my habit of oversleeping and being late for first hour study hall to Mr. Schmitt. I, Judith Callan, will my morbid mind and crazy ideas to anyone who could possibly use or keep up with them. I, Mary Ann Danielson, will my high calorie diet to anyone who thinks they will have better success with it than I did. I, Thomas Elsen, will my ability to run fast to Doug Anderson. I, James Erickson, will my ability to get the school truck to anyone who wants it. I, Luana Everson, will my ability to fight with the teachers to anyone who likes to argue as well as 1 do. I, Geraldine Everson, will my ability to sneak into the Avalon to anyone else under eighteen who can get by with it. I, Bonnie Garves, will my trips with Tub and Joyce to Middle Ridge to anyone whose nerves can take them. I, Thomas Garves, will bus number 6 to anyone who can stand the noise. I, Clarice Gibbons, will my stupid and crazy laugh to Phillip Zurbachen so he can make merry like I do everywhere I, Bonnie Glenn, will my ability to bowl to Mary McCormick. I, Mary Gronemus, will my short hair to Marlayne Marsh. I, Elizabeth Hansen, will my ability of CAUSING accidents to he who uses the rear view mirror. I, Richard Hanson, will my good looks to Mr. Thicke. I, Arthur Koltermann, will my ability to get to school on time to anyone who needs it. I, Mary Knudson, will my star-like characteristics in the constellation Men to the girls in the junior class. I, Jeannette Knutson, will my interest in LaCrosse to Linda Geier. I, Gwendolyn Kreunen, will my little red Nash to anyone who can get it to go faster than 50 m.p.h. I, Lorna Langrehr, will my temper to Miss Bruecher. I, Marcella Meyer, will all my runners to anyone who can catch them. 1, William Monfort, will my ability to coon watermelons to anyone who can pay the court costs. I, Daniel Olson, will my towel to Marianne Stark and Jean Arentz. I, Gail Parmenter, will my interest in Cataract to Marian Repky. I, James Pfaff, will my ability to sneak things into girls' purses to anyone who can get away with it. I, Doris Pickering, will my ability to stay awake nights to anyone who can take it. I, Mildred Repky, will my Sunday nights in Booth 29 to anyone who thinks he can find it amid all the people around it. I, Joyce Schafer, will my ability to dance to Eleanor Niedfeldt. I, Bonnie Severson, will but Ray won't let me. I, Judith Severson, will my seat in the Coffee Cup to Sue Chapiewsky seeing she lives so close. I, Nancy Torgerud, will my drivers license to anyone who has a car to go with it. I, Karen Wegner, will my interest in the Johnson boys to Ann Austin and Janet Cook. I, Lois Wells, will my ability to sew to Jean Arentz. I, Stephen Zinn, will my height to Shorty Sprehn. 16 JUNIOR CLASS The 1962 Junior Class came back realizing that this was to be a mighty important year. Accordingly, they elected Tim Anderson, President; Frank Wegner, Vice-President; Lois Evans, Secretary; and, Marianne Stark, Treasurer. In December the Juniors received their class rings. In the spring they presented their Class Play and held their Prom. Both were quite successful! S. Brueggeman D. Cavadini A. Challet S. Chapiewsky D. Cleveland J. Cook D. Craig J. Downs L. Evans E. Freit J. Hanson J. Herman J. Horstman V. Jensen R. Jernander M. Jerome 18 G. Johnson L. Jones D. Kirchner G. Laxton V. Leis R. Mackensen G. Niedfeldt J. Olson D. Pickering D. Piper K. Quakenbush N. Quakenbush K. Rasmussen R. Richmond B. Rommel J. Rondorf R. Ruedy R. Schaller A. Schmidt D. Schmitz D. Schroeder M. Schroeder T. Severson S. Stanhope M. Stark S. Stone F. Wegner SOPHOMORE CLASS In the fall of 61, the Sophomores returned to Bangor High greatly relieved that they were no longer Fresh- men. The following were elected as class officers: President, Mike Olson; Vice-President, Dave Morris; Secre- tary, Monica Nieson; and Treasurer, Auggie Zabel. D. Anderson S. Arentz C. Becker R. Behrens C. Bj or km an J. Cavadini V. Cavadini D. Churchwell J. Cook D. Danielson L. Dessner R. Drew R. Drew G. Elsen R. Favre A. Fiet M. Garves L. Geier R. Gleen M. Halverson 20 J. Jenks G. Jones S. Knudtson W. Lorenz L. Lounsbrough D. Manke M. McCormick D. Morris L. Niedfeldt M. Niesen B. Olson M. Olson E. Pfaff P. Rice E. Rodenberg A. Schaller B. Schmitz A. Servais A. Shelmidine J. Souchek 21 ) R. Sprain L. Stark G. Stintzi S. Wegner A. Zabel N. Zinn FRESHMAN CLASS At the beginning of the new school year, the largest class ever to enter Bangor High School took their place as Freshmen. To lead them during their first big year they elected Gary Blashaski, President; Terry Muenzen- berger, Vice-President; Carol Wolf, Secretary; and, Carol Mashak, Treasurer. The Freshmen Class was well rep- resented in all extra-curricular activities. B. Althoff D. Anderson P. Arentz D. Barnes J. Bj or km an C. Blashaski M. Brekke E. Brownell E. Brueggeman W. Cavadini C. Challet P. Cleveland M. Favte L. Friell L. Grandall J. Halverson M. Hatz S. Heinze M. Hesselberg J. Hundt S. Ikert M. Jensen L. Jemander S. Jerome S. Jerome R. Kirkeng D. Koltermann G. Lasko R. Lounsbrough M. Marsh C. Mashak J. McGrath E. Niedfeldt K. Pfaff D. Rasmussen A. Rentz M. Repky A. Richmond B. Robinson D. Ruedy D. Saley D. Schroeder G. Schroeder F. Shelmidine C. Sprain B. Sprehn D. Sprehn S. Sprehn S. Sprehn B. Stach L. Stello D. Vassey D. Vierra D. Vogel C. Wells C. Wolf J. Zabel P. Zurbuchen CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS a FRESHMAN CLASS ADVISORS AND OFFICERS Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Thicke, Advisors; Carol Wolf, Secretary; Gary Blashaski, President; Terry Muenzenberger, Vice President; Carol Mashak, Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS ADVISORS AND OFFICERS Mrs. Cooksey and Mr. Paul, Advisors, Monica Niesen, Secretary; Mike Olson, President; Dave Morris, Vice President; Auggie Zabel, Treasurer. JUNIOR CLASS ADVISORS AND OFFICERS Mr. Elwood and Mr. Korb, Advisors; Mari- anna Stark, Treasurer; Tim Anderson, President; Frank Wegner, Vice President; Lois Evans, Secretary. 25 SCHOOL First Clarinets: Millie Repky, Carolyn Berg, Susan Chapiewsky. Eb Clarinet: Marcella Meyer. Flute: Karen Weg- ner. Second Clarinets: Geraldine Everson, Jean Arentz, Ann Austin, Janet Cook. Bass Clarinet: Monica Niesen. French Horns: Bonnie Severson, Kathleen Althoff. Third Clarinets: Ann Hemker, Gloria Hass, Gary Jones, Betsy Sprehn, Carolyn Ikert, Mary Halverson, Judy Bjorkman. Drummers: Susan Arentz, Carol Mashak. Mr. Delong, Director. The Bangor High School Band, directed by Mr. DeLong, presents an annual spring and Christmas concert. The band also plays at all athletic contests and at various community activities. In May, the band competes in the regional music contest at LaCrosse. Our band is highly regarded by the student body, faculty, and community. BAND Saxophones: Gerald Niedfeldt, David Morris, David Sprehn, Linda Cassera, Carol Wolf. Flutes: Karen Rasmussen, Marianne Stark. Cornets: Sandra Wegner, Joyce Horstman, Carolyn Bjorkman, Terry Muenzenberger, Tim Ander- son, Don Schroeder, David Cleveland. French Homs: George Stintzi, Mary Kay Knudson, Shirley Stone. Trom- bones: Lorna Langrehr, Mike Olson, Nancy Zinn, Berdine Olson, August Zabel, Rick Filter. Drummer: Betty Hansen. Tuba: Dennis Churchwell. PEP BAND MIXED CHORUS FRONT ROW: C. Hemker, S. Wegner, J. Horstman, R. Glenn, L. Lounsbrough, S. Chapiewsky, B. Olson, G. Parmenter, M. Garves, G. Hass, B. Hansen, K. Althoff, A. Shelmidine, D. Schmitz, Mr. DeLong, Advisor. ROW TWO: B. Garves, L. Langrehr, S. Stanhope, J. Severson, D. Pickering, B. Rommel.C. Berg, N. Zinn, R. Mackensen, N. Quackenbush, M. Stark, L. Geier, D. Cavadini, L. Evenson, V. Leis, R. Behrens. ROW THREE: J. Arentz, N. Torgerud, M. Repky, C. Wolf, A. Austin, S. Stone, S. Arentz, M Niesen, B. Sphren, C. Everson, M. Meyer, B. Glenn, J. Knutson, K. Wegner, M. Repky, B. Severson, M. Knudson. ROW FOUR: T. Muenzenberger, G. Laxton, M. Olson, T. Anderson, A. Zabel, S. Zinn, A. Challet, D. Kirchner, B. Monfort, R. Jemander, G. Stintzi. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB FRONT ROW: C. Hemker, S. Wegner, J. Horstman, R. Glenn, L. Lounsbrough S. Chapiewsky, B. Olson, G. Parmenter, M. Garves, G. Hass, B. Hansen, K. Althoff, A. Shelmidine, D. Schmitz, Mr. DeLong, Advisor. ROW TWO: B. Garves, L. Langrehr, S. Stanhope, J. Severson, D. Pickering, B. Rommel C. Berg, N. Zinn, R. Mackensen, N. Quackenbush, M. Stark, L. Geier, D. Cavadini, L. Evenson V Leis R Behrens. ROW THREE: J. Arentz, N. Torgerud, M. Repky, C. Wolf, A. Austin, S. Stone, S.’Arentz M ’ Niesen, B. Sprehn, G. Everson, M. Meyer, B. Glenn, J. Knutson, K. Wegner, M. Repky, B Severson’ M Knudson. ’ NEWSPAPER STAFF FRONT ROW: Miss Bruecher, Advisor; B. Hansen, B. Severson, R. Mackensen, Assistant Editor; M. Meyer, Editor; M. Stark, Business Manager, S. Chapiewsky, J. Arentz, A. Austin, N. Torgerud. ROW TWO: J. Berg, J. Horstman, C. Berg, L. Evenson, J. Knutson, C. Bjorkman, D. Cavadini, C. Mashak, D. Schmitz, K. Althoff, A. Fiet, ROW THREE: A. Zabel, S. Zinn, S. Arentz, J. Severson, M. Knudson, M. Repky, K. Wegner, B. Garves, S. Stone, L. Dessner, G. Stintzi, T. Anderson. SCIENCE CLUB FRONT ROW: B. Sprehn, Secretary-Treasurer; M. Olson, Vice-President; J. Severson, President; A. Fiet, Librarian; L. Dessner, Editor; Mr. Schmitt, Advisor. ROW TWO: C. Sprain, C. Mashak, B. Olson, D. Sprehn, S. Sprehn, L. Friell, S. Sprehn. ROW THREE: S. Ikert, M. Niesen, E. Brueggeman, C. Mulder, S. Ikert, C. Hemker, J. Bjorkman. ROW FOUR: G. Jones, C. Wolf, S. Heinze, J. Halverson, B. Althoff, C. Challet, D. Vassey. F.H.A. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Steiner, Advisor; M. Niesen, Treasurer; S. Arentz, Secretary; Bonnie Severson, Vice- President; M. Knudson, President; J. Severson, Reporter; J. Arentz, Parliamentarian; A. Austin, Historian. ROW TWO: C. Sprain, B. Stach, J. Cook, R. Behrens, L. Jemander, D. Erlandson, M. Brekke, D. Cavadini, J. Cook, J. Bjorkman. ROW THREE: J. Horstman, D. Schmitz, E. Rodenberg, B. Glenn, D. Pickering, M. Gronemus, G. Parmenter, K. Althoff, B. Schmitz, M. Hesselberg, S. Knudtson. ROW FOUR: D. Elsen, S. Chapiewsky, C. Ikert, C. Hemker, M. Hatz, C. Challet, S. Morehouse, M. McCormick, S. Jerome, L. Lounsbrough, S. Ikert, C. Mashak, V. Cavadini. ROW FIVE: S. Heinze, L. Evans, B. Hansen, M. Stark, G. Hass, M. Garves, M. Halverson, B. Olson, L. Geier, B. Rommel, S. Stanhope, J. Halverson, ROW SIX: J. Herman, S. Wegner, N. Zinn, R. Glenn, M. Jensen, K. Rasmussen, G. Everson, L. Langrehr, A. Shelmidine, J. Schafer, B. Garves, E. Niedfeldt. ROW SEVEN: C. Bjorkman, B. Althoff, P. Arentz, N. Torgerud, M. Meyer, M. Repky, K. Wegner, M. Repky, C. Wolf, B. Sprehn, S. Stone, E. Brueggeman, K. Pfaff. MOTTO: TOWARD NEW HORIZONS FLOWER: RED ROSE COLOR: RED AND WHITE 32 FFA FRONT ROW: Mr. Korb, Advisor; H. Heuer, Sentinel; T. Carves, President; F. Wegner, Secretary; A. Schmidt, Treasurer. ROW TWO: R. Lounsbrough, R. Meyer, S. Jerome, D. Craig, P. Zurbuchen,D. Craig, E. Brownell, J. Hundt, C. Becker, R. Sprain. ROW THREE: C. Wells, J. Zabel, G. Schroeder, L. Crandall, D. Vierra, D. Saley, D. Danielson, D. Anderson, K. Quackenbush. ROW FOUR: G. Niefeldt, R. Hanson, D. Pi- per, G. Hesselberg, D. Koltermann, L. Stello, W. Cavadini, G. Elsen, L. Stark, S. Ikert, J. Jenks. ROW FIVE: T. Elsen, D. Rasmussen, D. ManKe, R. Richmond, F. Shelmidine, D. Vogel, R. Jernander, J. Souchek, A. Schaller, R. Schaller. ROW SIX: G. Jones, R. Kirkeng, E. Freit, T. Severson, B. Monfort, J. Rondorf, M. Favre, J. Erickson, J. Lasko, M. Jerome, D. Cleveland, D. Anderson. MOTTO: Learning to do. Doing to learn. Earning to live. Living to serve. COLOR: National Blue Corn Gold 33 STUDENT LIBRARIANS FRONT ROW: Mr. Thicke, Advisor; S. Arentz, Book Repairs; M. Niesen, Housekeeper; N. Torgerud, Head Librarian; D. Cavadini, S. Brueggeman, J. Arentz. ROW TWO: J. Herman, R. Behrens, B. Schmitz, B. Olson, L. Evans, M. Stark, S. Chapiewsky, A. Austin. ROW THREE: D. Olson, B. Schmitz, S. Stone, R. Mackensen, J. Horstman, M. Knudson, K. Wegner, B. Hansen. ROW FOUR: B. Glenn, N. Zinn, G- Everson, J. Knutson, L. Evenson, J. Severson, M. Meyer, B. Severson, M. Repky. FORENSICS FRONT ROW: Mrs. Cooksey, Advisor; G. Parmenter, D. Erlandson, S- Morehouse, B. Robinson, J. Severson, L. Evenson, C. Mashak, B. Stach, J. Bjorkman, R. Behrens, L. Jemander, Mr. Thicke, Advisor; Mr. Miller, Advisor. ROW TWO: G. Schroeder, D. Vierra, C. Hemker, L. Langrehr, S. Heinze, M. Hatz, L. Geier, M. Gronemus, S. Jerome, C. Gibbons, S. Ikert, B. Olson, B. Hansen, P. Zurbuchen. ROW THREE: D. Craig, M. Knudson, R. Mackensen, C. Mulder, B. Althoff, P. Arentz, B. Sprehn, M. Niesen, C. Berg, R. Schaller, D. Vas- sey, G. Lasko, W. Cavadini. ROW FOUR: G. Jones, A. Schmidt, W. Lorenz, R. Favre, M. Repky, C. Wolf, G. Everson, M. Meyer, G - Stintzi, M. Repky, B. Severson. JUNIOR PROM ROYALTY K ' WONDERLAND BY NIGHT’ 1961 JUNIOR PROM King Queen George Barnes Tom Carves Daniel Olson Steve Zinn John Berg Betty Hansen COURT Karen Wegner Carolyn Berg Bonnie Garves Mary Knudson CROWNBEARERS Kurt Bosshard Toni Muenzenberger FOOTBALL HOMECOMING On October 6 and 7, 1961, Bangor's second annual football homecoming was held. On Friday night the cheerleaders led the snake dance downtown and back up to the football field where the bonfire was lit. On Saturday afternoon the homecoming parade was held. The parade was followed by the game with Holmen. Saturday night Lindy Shannon, a LaCrosse disc jockey, spun records for the dance which was held in the gym. The Student Council worked hard to make these homecoming events very successful. BASKETBALL HOMECOMING The basketball homecoming was held Saturday, January 27, 1962. Bangor defeated Trempealeau 44 to 43, and the Class of 1937 was honored during the half-time activities. The homecoming dance was held after the game. The Tantalizers provided music for dancing from 10:00 to 1:00. The coronation was held at 10:30. Mary Knudson, Student Council president, crowned Bonnie Severson, Queen and George Barnes, King. The Senior Class representative was Millie Repky and her escort was John Berg. The other class representa- tives and their escorts were: Juniors, Diane Schmitz and Jerry Rondorf; Sophomores, Sue Arentz and Augie Zabelj Freshmen, Jean Hesselberg and Gary Blashaski. The crownbearers were Sandy Schaller and Mark Paul. QUEEN § KING SOPHOMORES JUNIOR CLASS PLAY MELODY JONES CAST Mother...................Bonnie Severson Kathy Richards . Laura Walkins............Nancy Torgerud Jennifer Jones . Melody Jones.............Gerry Everson Father........ Leon Jones...............John Berg Gary Boyd . . . . Kenneth Carpenter........Bill Monfort Stretch Appleby Elaine Walkins...........Gwen Kruenen Francie Wilks . . Bruce Butler............. Dan Olson Student Director ADVISOR . . . MR. THICKE Millie Repky Lorna Langrehr Steve Zinn George Barnes Tom Garves Judy Severson Marcella Meyer SENIOR CLASS PLAY FINDERS CREEPERS CAST Wilbur Maxwell Hercules Nelson Celeste Nelson . Nina Quigley . . Luana Evenson Mary Knudson Steve Zinn Marcella Meyer Tom Garves John Berg Betty Hansen Carolyn Berg Frankie Nelson Aunt Mary . . . Uncle Bob . . . Granny ....... Mr. Quigley............... George Barnes Dr. Brown.................Millie Repky Madeline..................Bonnie Garves Mr. Schuster..............Jim Erickson Daphne....................Clarice Gibbons Claude....................Bill Monfort ADVISOR: STUDENT DIRECTORS: Mrs. Cooksey Karen Wegner Bonnie Glenn COACHES B-CLUB Members of the B-Club are boys who have earned major letters in some sport during the year. The ad- visors are Mr. Paul and Mr. El wood. New officers are elected each year. The present membership in seventeen. Awards are made at the athletic banquet at the end of the ye ar. B-CLUB COACH RAYMOND ELWOOD FRONT ROW: M. Olson; Treasurer, D. Olson; Secretary, G. Barnes; President, A. Challet; Vice-President. ROW TWO: D. Schroeder, A. Zabel, L. Jones. J. Rondorf, T. Severson, F. Wegner. ROW THREE: T. Anderson, M. Schroe- der, E. Friet, A. Fiet, J. Erickson, R. Favre, D. Morris. 42 FOOTBALL SQUAD FRONT ROW: S. Sprehn, D. Sprehn, J. Jenks, L. Friell, W. Lorenz, L. Dessner, F. Wegner, T. Muenzenberger. ROW TWO: D. Schroeder, Manager; J. Rondorf, M. Olson, G. Blashaski, R. Favre, D. Olson, S. Zinn, F. Shel- midine, J. Zabel, S. Sprehn, D. Rasmussen, Manager. ROW THREE: Mr. Elwood, Coach; A. Challet, E. Friet, M. Schroeder, L. Jones, A. Zabel, T. Anderson, A. Fiet, R. Drew, M. Favre, J. Cavadini, D. Schroeder, J. Lasko. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS BASKETBALL A-TEAM D. Schroeder, Manager; G. Blashaski, M. Schroeder, M. Olson, A. Zabel, G. Bames, T. Anderson, A. Challet, D. Morris, A. Fiet, J. Rondorf, D. Olson, L. Jones, Manager. A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Betty Hansen, Dale Craig, Jean Arentz, Mary Knudson BASKETBALL B-TEAM FRONT ROW: L Friell, C. Becker, D. Sprehn, T. Muenzenberger. ROW TWO: D. Vassey, D. Manke, L. Dessner, S. Sprehn, S. Ikert. ROW THREE: J. Cavadini, S. Sprehn, D. Schroeder, R. Favre, W. Lorenz, B. Hanson, Mr. Elwood, Coach. B-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Susan Arentz, Gary Schroeder, Betsy Sprehn, Monica Niesen SPORT REPORT A-TEAM BASKETBALL RECORD (Coulee Conference Championship) Bangor 44 New Lisbon 34 Bangor 32 Gale-Ettrick 30 Bangor 45 Holmen 34 Bangor 65 Onalaska 39 Trempealeau 47 Bangor 35 Bangor 54 West Salem 29 Bangor 54 Melrose 37 Bangor 53 Mauston-Madonna 48 Bangor 45 Mindoro 43 Bangor 58 Gale-Ettrick 54 Holmen 56 Bangor 35 Bangor 59 Onalaska 46 Bangor 44 Trempealeau 43 Bangor 71 West Salem 65 Bangor 68 Mauston-Madonna 47 Mindoro 66 Bangor 64 WINS 14 LOSSES 3 B-TEAM BASKETBALL RECORD New Lisbon 48 Bangor 33 Gale-Ettrick 38 Bangor 24 Bangor 30 Holmen 28 Bangor 34 Onalaska 27 Trempealeau 51 Bangor 39 Bangor 28 West Salem 25 Bangor 49 Melrose 40 Bangor 32 Mauston-Madonna 30 Bangor 41 Mindoro 29 Bangor 37 Gale-Ettrick 33 Trempealeau 64 Bangor 55 Bangor 42 Holmen 37 West Salem 36 Bangor 24 Onalaska 58 Bangor 24 Bangor 52 Melrose 15 Bangor 46 Mauston-Madonna 28 Mindoro 43 Bangor 37 WINS LOSSES SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RECORD Bangor 82 Brookwood 53 Wilton 55 Bangor 50 FOOTBALL RECORD LaCrosse Aquinas B 13 Bangor 6 Melrose 26 Bangor 13 Gale-Ettrick 55 Bangor 0 Trempealeau 40 Bangor 0 West Salem 33 Bangor 6 Holmen 26 Bangor 6 Onalaska 27 Bangor 0 WINS 0 LOSSES 7 SCHOOL EMPLOYEES Office Secretary Mrs. Gilsdorf Bus Drivers D. 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