Birnamwood High School - Bihiscan Yearbook (Birnamwood, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1969 volume:

• w� 1969 BIHISCAN BIRNAMWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BIRNAMWOOD, WISCONSIN DEDICATION KFVIN FREDERICK One who was deeply beloved by us all has gone from our presence, and will never return. In deep regret of the death of Kevin D. Frederick, a friend, classmate, and companion of ours, we are greatly impressed by our capability of making his friendship. Memories of Kevin will go on living in our minds and hearts always, even though his time on earth was short. We, the members of the graduating class of nineteen hundred and sixty nine, dedicate to Kevin our annual, the Bihiscan, and to his family we express our deepest and most sincere sympathy. The Class of '69 YEARBOOK STAFF CO-EDITOR CO-EDITOR Helen Matzke Vicki TenHaken BUSINESS MANAGER Craig Koerner ADVISOR Mr. Pappenfuss Mr. Frank Pappenfuss River Falls State Univ. University of Wisconsin Master of Ed. Admin. Supervising Principal Mr. Ben Eder Stout State University Master of Science A-V Communications Elementary Principal Mrs. Barbara Praslowicz Office Secretary Mrs. Betty Reach Federal Program Secretary FACULTY Mr. James Hanson La Crosse State Univ. Bachelor of Science General Science Physics Chemistry Advanced Math Mrs. Deborah Schranz North Dakota State Univ. Bachelor of Science English Social Problems Speech English Lit. Mrs. Arlene Sazama Bachelor of Science Wisconsin State University Stevens Point Home Economics Arts Crafts Mr. Verl Verhulst diver Falls State Univ. Agriculture Educ. Major Agriculture Mr. Arnold Larsen River Falls State Univ. Bachelor of Science Mathematics Biology Mrs. Karen Swanson Luther College Augsburg College Bachelor of Arts Commercial Mr. Eugene Sprague De Paul University Northwestern University Master of Arts English Library Mrs. Mary Pappenfuss Oshkosh State Univ. Bachelor of Arts History Civics Mr. Wayne LaPointe Central Michigan Univ. Bachelor of Science Phy. Ed. Athletics Mr. Edward Shepel University of Minnesota Bachelor of Science Band Glee Club Mr. Roman Weinzierl Stout State Univ. Master of Science Industrial Arts Driver Education Mr. Boyd Chittim Colorado State College Master of Arts Guidance Counselor f ‘ %.� 1 '2 1 - •) S • ■?-. ,«fVU Ul 'f' ¥ V ; 4, . ' s v ' .V1': j i s ) 4 V . - .v' V •- .: ; •' - vo •••; f u ?p $ - ■(■ i ■ f .1 ’ -, Al� ' ✓r «k - - v. A . , . - % v u .;y y si r r ■ ’v -'lv; - , - - ■ ' V 3; «' •! % . 'V ’ ' Sl W : V � l ■ V TV f : «. r7y .. sY y 0 V V 'V ,;• ; ri? A A t s£ . ,f IJVL V I ' -:VV : - .ft . 4'. ■ - . ■ r � V V ' f V £-y S' ' 1A t i i . ' ' ’■- V''. r IU •• t -v • v r v a •■ '• X X i tf -, ., i y, •••V - 'A'- I -V- £ i o , fvf. y“t.v ■ 1 f • V1 ? .V. ' ■ v:. • r «•' - '• fr' f Jr$K •' v V l ' ••■ v ' ' ; :' J'' • f. , ?j6 : if h vt y y, ' .. i’ ' - j.i:, f . � r ♦ •■ ' A • 1 J? iv N 1 SENIORS M HotM Elaine Bauch Dark brown eyes are dangerous things; they sometimes keep one from sprouting wings. Class Secretary 2; Treas. 1+ Bihiscan Staff, Business Man. k Student Council 3 FHA 1,2,3,14-; Vice-Pres. h Oriole Staff 2.3.U; Co-Ed. 1+ Forensics 2,3 Library Club 2,3,14- Pep Club 2,3 Senior Class Play U District Youth Leadership Wnrlrshon Vickie Clark She smiles at many just for fun, but we all know there's only ONE. Class Secretary U- FHA 1,2,3,14- Glee Club 2,3,14- Oriole Staff U Forensics 2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,14- Pep Club 2,3,U- Aaron Cummings Don't you teachers know about the labor laws? Industrial Arts 1 FFA 2 Rose DeRoos Marie Love can't grow when you keep transplanting it. FHA 1,2,3,1+ Oriole Staff 3,14- Library Club 1,2,3,14- Pep Club 1,2,3,14- Betty Crocker Award I4 Daniel Dettmann Dan I'd walk a mile for a...???? Transferred from Milwaukee I4. Industrial Arts I4 3aseball I4 Harry Linda Evans I see the boys from A to Z, but Karl's the only one for me. Transferred from Milwaukee 2 FHA 2,3,U Glee Club 2,3,U Oriole Staff I4 Forensics 3� 1+ Library Club 3,U Pep Cluh 2,3,14- Margaret Gulke Peg She came to us a stranger; she leaves us a friend. Transferred from D. C. Everest U Michael Knauf Mike Happy as a mosquito who just passed his screen test. Class President 2 Student Council I4. Industrial Arts 1,2,1; Band 1; Pep Club 1,2,3 Forensics 1,2,3,U; Vice-Pres. Library Club 1,2,3 Senior Class Play I; Cross Country 3; Baseball 2 Basketball B 2 District Youth Leadership Workshop 3 Craig Koerner I know a lot; now if I could only think of it. Bihiscan Staff; Business Man. Student Council 35 Pres. U. Ind. Arts 1,2,3,14-J Vice-Pres. Library Club 1,2,3 Pep Club 2,3 Senior Class Play I4. Cross Country 3,h Baseball 1,2,3� U „ Basketball B 1,2; A 3,14- Prom King 3 Diane Kopitzke Easy, steady, ambitious too; whatever she starts, she carries through. Class President I4. FHA 1,2,3,14.; Sec. 3; Pres. I4. Green Lake Representative 2 Glee Club 1 Oriole Staff 2,3,14- Library Club 1,2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3; Vice-Pres. 3 Senior Class Play I4. Harry Korblsch I'm little; I'm wise; I'm a terror for my size. PFA 1,2,14. Mary Matsche She has the innocent look, but we all know better. Class Vice-President 3� U PHA 1,2,3,14- Glee Club 1,2,3,14- Oriole Staff I4. Forensics 2,3 Library Club 3� U- Pep Club 1,2,3 U Ronald Matsche Ron He's a quiet lad, we don't know whether he's good or bad. PFA 1,2 JDA 1 Hope Matz I never worry; I never fret; if I can't remember I Just forget. FHA 1,2,3.1 Band 1,2,3.14- Pep Club 1,2,3,U Helen Matzke Generally speaking, she's generally speaking. Class V. Pres. 1; Trees. 2 Bihiscan Staff, Co-Editor U Student Council 2 PHA 1,2,3,14- Glee Club 1,2,3 Library Club 1,2,3,14- Pep Club 1,2,3,14- Senior Class Play 1+ Cheerleading B 1; A 2,3,14- Majorette 3,14- David Mortenson Old Man Only his hairdresser knows for sure. Ind. Arts 1,2,3,U; Sec. 3� U- Band 1,2,3,4; Treas. 3; Pres. Ij Oriole Staff 2,3 Forensics 1,2,3,14.� V. Pres. 3 President I4 Library Club 2,3; V. Pres. 2,3 Pep Club 1,2,3 Senior Class Play I4. Debra Opper I have two speeds: super-slow. FHA 1,2,3,14 Band 1,2,3,14 Glee Club 1 Library Club 1,2,U Pep Club 1,2,3,14 Senior Class Play I4. Debby slow and Donna Opper I'm a girl....hint, hint. Class President 1; Sec. 3 Student Council 2 FHA 1,2,3,14; Glee Club 1 Band 1,2,3,14! Vice-Pres. I4. Oriole Staff 3,14 Library Club 1,2,3,14 Forensics 1,2,3,14! Sec. 2 Pep Club 1,2,3,14! Sec-Treas. 3 Senior Class Play I4. Cheerleading B 1 Donald Pappenfuss Tank It seems strange that with all the millions of tons of earth there are so few pounds of me. Ind. Arts 1,2,3� U� Treas. k Library Club 1 Pep Club 1,2,3 Senior Class Play k Cross Country 3,U Baseball 2,3,ll Basketball B 1,2; A 3,14- Badger Boys' State 3 Kenneth Pierchalski Polack If all else fails, quit. Basketball B 2; V' 1;. Edwin Resch He's got the spark of genius, but he's having a little ignition trouble. FFA 1,2 JDA 1 Eugene Reach Emil Life's too short to waste in study. FFA 1,2 JDA 1 Richard Reach Sparrow High school days have their delights, but they can't compare with the high school nights. PFA 1,2,U Rita Schairer Good humored, good natured, ready for fun; friendship and loyalty all in one, FHA 1,2,3,J+; Vice-Pres. 3 Green Lake Rep. 3; Trees. I4. Band 1 Oriole Staff 3 U Library Club 3,li Pep Club l,2,3,li. Charles Schellin Chuck If you don't tnink I'm good- looking, just ask me. PFA 1,2,3,1+ Green Lake Rep. 3 JDA 1,2,3,14. Library Club 1,2,3,1+ Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Baseball 1,1+ Trees for Tomorrow Camp 1+ Cathleen Schroeder Cathy What mischief hides behind her eyes; what fresh, new pranks will she devise? PHA 1 . Glee Club 1,2,1+ Oriole Staff 1,2 Pep Club 1 Vicki TenHaken I know not what the future holds, but I know Who holds the future. Class Secretary 1; Treas. 3 Biniscan Staff, Co-Editor 1+ Band 1,2,3,1+; Vice-Pres. 2; Reporter 1+; Glee Club 1 Forensics 1,2,3,1+; Fres. 2 Lib. Club 1,2,3; Fep Club 1,2,3,1+ FHA 1,2,3,1+; Green Lake Rep. 1; Sec. 2; Prom Queen 3 Senior Class Play 1+ Cheerleading B 1; A 2,3,1+ Badger Girls' State 3 Linda Voltz Old Lady Cut out to be an angel till someone stole the pattern. Transferred from Lake Geneva 3 Student Council I4. FHA 3,14.; Green Lake Rep. 3 Glee Club 3.U Oriole Staff 3 Pep Club 3 CLASS OFFICERS TEASURER SECRETARY VICE-PRES. PRESIDENT E. Bauch V. Clark M. Matsche D. Kopitzke ' my i . ; -, .'■■r j UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIORS Leland Barke Jacquelyn Behm Gladys Burt Alfred Carlson Bob Ecker Josephine Fischer Lester Fraaza David Gast Pat Haisan Karlayne Hetzel CLASS OFFICERS SECRETARY TREASURER PRES IDENT VICE-PRES. L. Fraaza C . Lex J. Fischer R. Kopitzke Audrey Hitz Marilyn Jensen Jim Karpf John Karpf Rhonda Kopitzke Joannie Korbisch Alvin Kruit Dianne Lie then Charmaine Lex Sandra Malueg Vickie Marten Jerry Matsche Marilyn Matz Susan Nousen Larry Opper H Linda Pietz Dorothy Reach Sally Rew Joyce Roth Mark Schroeder F David Szews Marvin Uttecht Pat Wierzba SOPHOMORES Randy Beilke Linda Beversdorf David Ecker Karen Frederick Marion Goszkowicz Dean Groves Susan Hable Vicki Kalbesleben Steven Hawley Mike Kaufmann CLASS OFFICERS SECRETARY PRESIDENT VICE-PRES. D. Lex K. Frederick M. Goszkowicz TRFASURER B. Pietz Matt Korbisch Marcia Kota Pat Lenzner Gene Lettau Dan Lex Tom Lex Dennis Matsche Jane Nemke Christy Opper Beverly Pietz HOMECOMING KING AND QUEEN Dave Szews and Bev Pietz Leonard Pingel Nancy Reach Jim Safford Jody Smith Bernadine Tautges Betty Wickman Penny Wolfinger Ver-r-r-ry interesting!! FRESHMEN Karl Behm Jan Beversdorf Sharon Bown Ken Bultman David Burazin John DeRoos Claudette Fahrenkampf Cnarles Fischer Susan Fischer Scott Gast CLASS OFFICERS TRFASURER SECRETARY VICE-PRES. PRESIDENT J. Beversdorf T. Niemi D. Prahl R. Halbesleben Barb Gulke Theresa Hable Renae Halbesleben Gary Hawley Edward Hitz Warren Hohn Jeff Kaufmann Joann Knaak Steve Korbisch Faythe Krause Hey, Mike, maybe next year you should choose the bottom shelf. Linda Prelipp David Reach Dennis Resch John Resch Kike Resch Norman Resch Carol Roth Bill Runcney Nancy Schairer Dale Schellin It must be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, l th, 5th, 6th, or 7th hoar. Randy Scnroeder Kay Smith Pam Steinke Diane Szews Sharon Theilman Sharon Umland Connie VanPrice Lorraine Wierzba LIBRARY ASSISTANTS Marie DeRoos and Elaine Bauch activities 0 STUDENT COUNCIL Left to Right Seated C. Koerner, President; Mr. Hanson, Advisor; 3. Kopitzke, Secretary-Treas orer Row 1 S. Kaufmann, L. Beversdorf, D. Resch, M. Kots, L. Voltz, M. Knauf, C. Fischer, X. Uttecht, K. Fraaza, M. Jensen F. H. A. Left to Right Seated L. Beversdorf, Recreation Chr.; B. Pietz, Historian; J. Nemke, Secretary; D. Kopitzke, President; Mrs. Sazama, Advisor; E. 3auch, Vice-Pres.; R. Schairer, Treasurer; J. Korbisch, Reporter; N. Resch, Parliamentarian Row 1 A. Machmueller, S. Bown, S. Hable, C. Lex, B. Gulke, D. Opper, J. Beversdorf, D. Szews, K. Frederick, P. Haisan, M. Jensen, L. Pietz, N. Schairer, Opper, P. Steinke Row 2 H. Matzke, L. Wierzba, G. Burt, S. Fischer, D. Resch, P. Wierzba, S. Umland, J. Opper. J. Roth, J. Behm, S. Rew, J. Knaak, M. DeRoos, y. TenHaken, D. Liethen, M. Goszkowicz, S. Nousen Row 3 B. Wickman, M. Katsche, C. Roth, R. Kopitzke, M. Kots, F. Krause, V. Marten, C. Schroeder, L. Voltz, R. Halbesleben, H. Matz, V. Halbesleben, K. Hetzel, D. Opper, J. Fischer, M. Matz, V. Clark, P. Wolfinger Absent L. Evans, C. Fahrenkampf F. F. A. Left to Right Seated J. Matsche, Treasurer; J. Karpf, Parliamentarian; L Secretary; D. Szews, President; J. Karpf, Sentinel; Vice-Pres.; M. 'Jttecht, Reporter Fraaza, A. Carlson, Row 1 M. Lenzner, N. Resch, R. Resch, J. Mundt, R. Lex, K. Mortenson, K. 3eh:i, D. Prahl, M. Korbisch, H. Korbisch, S. Korbisch T. Lex, D. Lex, C. Firrher, R. Ecker, D. Oast, C. Schellin, Mr. Verhulst, Advisor; J. DeRoos, L. Opper, D. Schellin, D. Matsche Row 2 J. D A. Left to Right Seated K. Mortenson, President; Mr. Verhulst, Advisor; J. DeRoos, Secretary-Treas orer Row 1 M. Lenzner, N. Resch, D. Prahl, J. Mundt, T. Lex, K. Behm, R. Lex, J. Resch, S. Korbisch Row 2 A. Carlson, C. Fischer, J. Karpf, C. Schellin, J. Karpf, D. Gast, D. Schellin, M. Uttecht INDUSTRIAL ARTS Left to Right Seated D. Pappenfus: Advisor; K. Row 1 M. Resch, R. P. Marien Row 2 S. Hawley, M E, Hitz, B. BAND Left to Right Kneeling H. Matzke, D. Szews Row 1 A. Machmueller, N. Schairer, M. Kalbesleben, P. Lenzner, D. Opper, D. Szews, J. Beversdorf, D. Prahl, K. Frederick, M. Jensen, S. Bown Row 2 S. Fischer, V. TenHaken, Reporter; L. Beversdorf, J. TenHaken, D. Opper, G. Twaroski, V. Kalbesleben, F. Krause, J. Opper, J. Shepel, S. Umland, J. Praslowicz Row 3 V. Marten, G. Lettau, H. Matz, L. Fraaza, D. Mortenson, President; K. Groves, Mr. Shepel, Director; A. Kruit, R. Halbesleben, D. Opper, Vice-Pres.; M. Kots, Sec.-Treas. GLEE CLUB Left to Right Row 1 A. Machmueller, C. Lex, P. Haisan, D. Szews, K. Frederick, M. Jensen, C. Opper Row 2 S. Nousen, J. Korbisch, M. Goszkowicz M. Matsche, B. Wickman, V. Clark, M. Matz, L. Beversdorf Row 3 P. Gulke, P. Wolfinger, S. Rew, V. Marten, Mr. Shepel, Director L. Voltz, C. Schroeder, K. Kots, J. Fischer Absent L. Evans ORIOLE STAFF Left to Right Seated D. Kopitzke, Asst. Editor; Mrs. Swanson, Gen. Advisor; Kr. Sprague, Editor Advisor; E. Bauch, Co-Editor; L. Pietz, Co-Editor Row 1 S. Hable, C. Lex, P. Wierzba, L. Beversdorf, S. Nousen, M. Jensen, R. Schairer, C. Opper Row 2 J. Nemke, V. Clark, M. Kots, R. Kopitzke, D. Opper, S. Rew, M. Matsche, M. DeRoos FORENSICS Left to Right Seated M. Kots, Treasurer; J. Nemke, Secretary; D. Kortenson, President; M. Knauf, Vice-President Row 1 Mrs. Schranz, Advisor; A. Machmueller, M. Jensen, K. Frederick, M. Goszkowicz, D. Leithen, L. Beversdorf, V. TenHaken, J. Beversdorf, P. Haisan, L. Pietz, C. Opper, Mr. Sprague, Advisor Row 2 J. Fischer, V. Marten, R. Halbesleben, B. Gast, D. Eurazin, D. Szews, L. Fraaza, N. Resch, V. Halbesleben, D. Opper, B. Pietz Absent L. Evans LIBRARY CLUB Left to Right Seated E. Bauch, Asst. Librarian; J. Nemke, Secretary; R. Kopitzke, President; Mr. Sprague, Librarian; S. Nousen, Vice-Pres; B. Pietz, Treasurer; M. DeRoos, Asst. Librarian Row 1 S. Korbisch, N. Schairer, L. Pietz, M. Jensen, D. Opper, D. Szews, C. Lex, R. Schairer, S. Hable, M. Resch Row 2 J. Roth, M. Matsche, S. Rew, V. Marten, C. Schellin, D. Burazin, D. Schellin, D. Opper, R. Halbesleben, V. Halbesleben, V. Clark, H. Matzke Absent L. Evans. C. Fahrenkampf PEP CLUB Left to Right Seated K. Frederick, Sec.-Treas.; S. Rew, President; Kr. LaPointe, Advisor; J. Fischer, Vice-President Row 1 Row 2 S. Bown, N. Schairer, M. Jensen, P. Haisan, J. Beversdorf, S. Nousen, K. Metzke, D. Szews, D. Opper, C. Lex, R. Schairer, C. Opper, P. Steinke J. Knaak, D. Resch, P. Wierzba, S. 'Jmland, J. Nemke, V. Clark, B. Wickman. M. Matsche. K. Matz, K. DeRoos, L. Beversdorf, B. Pietz, V. TenHaken Row 3 R. Kopitzke, V. Halbesleben, F. Kraase, R. Halbesleben, D. Gast, A. Kruit, D. Szews, L. Fraaza, N. Resch, H. Matz, D. Opper, M. Uttecht, J. Opper CLASS PLAY Bashful Bertie Cast of Characters Bertie Barrett Hetty Grimm Bonny Crawford India Inglehart Willie Watt Pamela Petley Steve Darnell Colette Leblanc Rose Ramsey and Nelly Kenyon Lefty Frank David Mortenson Helen Matzke Vicki TenHaken Donna Op per Mike Knauf Diane Kopitzke Craig Koerner Elaine Bauch Debbie Cpper Don Pappenfuss On January 20, 1969, the Senior speech class presented a tnree-act comedy, 3ashful Bertie. Bertie 3arrett didn't dislike girls—it's just that he became tongue-tied in their presence] Because of nis friendsnip for Steve Darnell, Bertie was placed in a position where he had to pretend to be engaged to a girl (any girl would do). Bertie finally proposed to three girls in a row and found that proposing isn't nearly the chore he thought it would be. When the three girls got together and compared notes they descended on Bertie and demanded an explanation. From tnis point on 3ashful Bertie was sitting on the edge of a volcano. Not until the very final curtain did Bertie cover himself with glory by trapping Lefty Frank, a desperate gangster, and at the same time he won the hand of the one and only girl. Whatever you say goes. Lefty. JUNIOR PROM The Birnamwood Hign School Junior Prom was held on Sat- urday, May 1 , 1968, in the gymnasium. Our theme was Gone With the Wind and Bill Lasso and his Orchestra provided the music. At 10:14-5 the Grand March began; leading it were the crownbearers, Cheryl Suess and Ron TenHaken. Following the march was the crowning of the new King and Queen, Craig Koerner and Vicki TenHaken. They were crowned by the 1967 Royalty, Larry Lex and Pat Meyer. The crowning took place on the stage under the veranda of a beautiful southern mansion. Cedar boughs and magnolia blossoms decorated the trellis which provided a colorful and an appropriate entrance. Off to the sides, green, pink, and white streamers gave the gym- nasium an outdoors touch. The ceiling was covered with blue streamers to give the appearance of the sky. The fragrance of cedar which filled the air was due to cedar hedges which partitioned the punch table and the band from the magnolia decorated tables, and framed the stone wall in front of the mansion. A bird bath in a garden of blos- soming magnolia trees adorned the center of the floor. The Court of Honor consisted of a couple from each class. They were as follows: Seniors, Joe Koerner and Cindy Bevers- dorf; Juniors, Mike Knauf and Linda Voltz; Sophomores, Dave Szews and Rhonda Kopitzke; and Freshmen, Mike Kaufmann and Jane Nemke. SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY Left to Right Kneeling D. Standing B. D. Prahl, T. Ecker, D. Pappenfuss Niemi Gast, , D. , C. J. Gast Koerner, Safford, E. Mr. Gast LaPointe, Coach; D. Szews, VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right Kneeling Standing Mr. Baum, B. Ecker, L. Fraaza A. Kruit, 9 Ass't Coach; K. Uttecht, L. Mr. Lapointe, Coach Statistician; D. Cast, T. K. Pierchalski, P. Lenzner, Barke, C. Pappenfuss Manager Koerner, , D. Szews, Ken Pierzchalski VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Nancy Reach Helen Matzke Rhonda Kopitzke Vicki TenHaken Marilyn Jensen JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Left to Right Kneeling Mr. Eaum, Ass't. Coach; Mr. LaPointe, Coach; D. Groves, Manager Standing M. Lenzner, D. Resch, E. Lex, T. Niemi, J. Safford, K. Kaufmann, S. Gast, G. Lettau, K. Mortenson, D. Resch, D. Fcker JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Chris Opper Susan Nousen Jan Eeversdorf BASEBALL Left to Right Kneeling M. Lenzner, E. Prahl, T. Niemi, D. Schellin, D. Resch, J. Kaufman, D. Resch, M. Resch Standing Kr. LaPointe, Coach; L. Barke, D. Groves, D. Dettnann, C. Schellin, M. Kaufmann, J. S. Gast, Mr. Eaum, Assistant Coach D. Pappenfuss, Safford, C. Koerner, SCHOOL LIFE Wittenberg wants us to do WHAT?? M mm I've got the FEATHFR touchl Mr. Baum, are you sure ALL those girls need extre nelp? Donna, how many times must I tell you tnat 'silence is golden'. m I know I can figure it out if I just have a little more time. Somebody made a mistake. Today we will have a demonstration by John Karpf. Only 672 nails in this.... well, whatever it is. Now, remember girls, a stitch in time may save great embarrassment. I know, maybe we can have the basket lowered. Hey, Dan, how's this for a new song??— Chittim Chittim Boyd Boyd! I'm hijacking It to Cuba. I'm just doing what I usually do. Did you say HAMBURGER gravy??? And when you step on it they go VROOM!! VROOMS! Row Is ndwin Resch, Ron Matsche, Eugene Resch, Harry Korbisch, Kevin Frederick, Craig Koerner, Larry Opper Row 2s Faye Kimball, Debbie Cpper, Vicki TenHaken, Diane Kopitzke, Marie DeRoos, Ruth Prahl Row 3s David Mortenson, Gaylord Wesco, Lyle Fraaza, Edward Kolbe, Evelyn nitz, Don Fappenfuss, Mike Knauf, Lloyd Uttecht, Mrs. Eder Row Us Virginia Pingel, Donna Opper, Hope Matz, Lynn Anderson, Helen Metzke, Grace Woolwine, Karlayne Hetzel, Beverly Wesco Absents Scott Henry, Mark Peterson, Mary Matsche, Richard Resch, Myrtle Kimball CLASS HISTORY Pour long years till graduation. This is how each member of our incoming Freshman class of U0 students felt as we began our bewil- dering new experience of high school life. And, of course, the upper- classmen didn't help too muchl Class officers elected at our first class meeting were as follows: President-Donna Opper; Vice President-Helen Matzke; Secretary-Vicki TenHaken; and Treasurer-Faye Kimball. The Sophomore Class of 1965 ini- tiated us in September and we gave them a return party on October 8. At the end of our Freshman year we held a class picnic at Rib Mountain. Due to a number of students leaving our class we entered our Sopho- more year with 3U students. The class officers for our Sophomore year were: President-Mike Knauf; Vice President-Terry Fischer; Secretary- Elaine Bauch; and Treasurer-Helen Matzke. The Student Council was or- ganized this year and the representatives for our class were Helen Matzke and Donna Opper. We initiated the Freshmen class on September 16, 1966 and they gave us a return party a few weeks later. Also, on Janu- ary 27 we sponsored the Homecoming Dance. Then came the exciting event of ordering our class rings. We ordered them on March 12 and began the long wait until they would arrive the next year. The highlight of our Sophomore year was the post prom which was held May 8. The Poor Boys provided the music. That summer we made the transition from Sophomores to mighty Ju- niors and proved it when we received our class rings on September 15. The first order of business for our Junior year was the election of officers which are as follows: President-Jim Wyne; Vice President- Mary Matsche; Secretary-Donna Opper; and Treasurer-Vicki TenHaken. Student Council representatives elected were Elaine Bauch and Craig Koerner. To earn money we sponsored a dance on October 20 with the Drovers providing the music. But the greater portion of the year was devoted to organizing our Junior Prom which was held on Saturday, May !+, 1968. The theme was Gone With the Wind and Craig Koerner and Vicki TenHaken reigned as king and queen. Bill Lasso and his Orchestra provided the music. Vicki TenHaken attended Badger Girls' State and Don Pappenfuss attended Badger Boys' State. Thus ended our Junior year. Now came the most important year of all--WE WERE FINALLY SENIORS 1 Class officers selected for our Senior year were: President-Diane Kopitzke; Vice President-Mary Matsche; Secretary-Vickie Clark; and Treasurer-Elaine Bauch. Student Council representatives elected were Mike Knauf and Linda Voltz. On October 10 we went to Wausau to have our graduation pictures taken. At various class meetings we decided on class colors of green and white and the white rose as our class flower. The next order of business was to decide where we should go for our class trip. We voted to go to the Northernaire on May 26. We gave our class play Bashful Bertie on Monday, January 20, 1969. There are 28 members in our graduating class and the four long years till graduation have finally passed—only they weren't as long as we thought they'd be as Freshmen. In fact, now we all agree that there were quite short and they went quite fasti The Past Is Forever Gone, The Future All Our Own. CLASS PROPHECY The year: L976 The setting: Marie DeRoos is shopping and is in a harry to set home. In her rush out of the store she runs into an old class- mate. Why, Cathy Schroeder! It's been years since I've seen you! Oh, but it's not cchroeder; it's EussI I'm awfully glad to see you, Marie DeRoos. It's not DeRoos anymore; it's McCarty. Since when was your name changed to Buss? Oh, about four years ago. Two years after Vickie Clark got married. Speaking of old classmates, have you seen any of the other kids? Yes, I just came from the bank, and you'll never guess who I ran into. No, I haven't any idea. Vicki TenHaken is the President of First National Bank, and her secretary is Donna Opper. They make a real good team. Yes, and I saw Hope Matz and Mary Matsche last weekend at the Tigerton Dells. You knew that they bought the Dells and changed it into a night club, the Club Continental? Yes, I read of their success in the paper. I heard they hired Eugene Resch and Ron Matsche as bar tenders. It sounds like they really struck it rich. Oh, the other day I went to the library and I ran into Elaine Bauch. She's the head librarian at Wausau library. She always did like books. Yes, she did. Did you know that Linda Evans is in the hospital? She just had a baby boy. Linda and her husband are still living on a farm. I haven't seen her for a long time! While I was at the hospital I ran into Debby Opper and Helen Matzke. They nurse at St. John's Hospital now as R. N. 's. Yesterday I read in the paper that Plane yopitzke is head of the Funeral Director's Association. It appears she's following in her father's footsteps. I heard that Rita Schairer is now teaching shorthand at Lakeland. Yes, and Don Pappenfuss is the principal there. Did you hear that Aaron Cummings and Harry Korbisch are the new owners of Kidway Par? They added a Big dance hall and stage show starring David Mortenson and Linda Voltz as a comedy act. I read in the paper that two of Peg Gulke's famous paintings are on display at the Hirshorn Art Masearn in Washington. She surely did become a famous painter. Did you know that Craig Koerner is editor of Senior Scholastic? He really enjoys his work, but in school I would have never imagined him wanting to be editor of Senior Scholastic! I heard that Richard Resch and Fdwin Resch now run the funny farm for funny people. Did you know that Dan Dettmann, Charles Schellln, and Ken Plerz- chalskl now own a recreation hall for kids who skip school? I guess they remember how hard it was. Did you hear about Kike Knauf? He's the owner of four I.G.A. stores at Birnamwood. Yes, the town has really grown because of the successful people who graduated at good old B.H.S. Well. I've got to run! When you're a gas man's wife you have to be on time. Yes, the babysitter's probably worried to death! I hope I see you again. Come over some time for a nice long visit! Bye now! Bye! Class Flower: White Rose CLASS WILL We the Senior Class of 1969 pass unto our fellowmen the following, proudly and yet willingly: I F.LAINF BAUCH will my nickname to anyone who can withstand the change of temperature. I VICKIE CLARK will my bookkeeping to anyone who can make their debits equal their credits. I AARON CUMMINGS will my ability to go steady to Danny Lex. I MARIE DFROOS will my ability to keep the names of all the guys I know straight to anyone who wants to take the time and trouble. I DAN DETTMANN will my ability to sleep and get away with it in American Problems to anyone who needs it. I LINDA FVANS will my ability to argue with teachers to anyone who can win. I PEG GULKE will my ability to graduate with only three years of high school to anyone who wants it. I MIKE KNAUF will my long hair to Marcia Kots. I CRAIG KOERNFR will my Senior Scholastic reports to anyone who can use 17 tons of useless information. I DIANE KOPITZKE will my slim, trim figure to Pernadine Tautges. I HARRY KOREISCH will my straight blonde hair to Connie Van Price. I MARY MATSCHE will my ability to talk my way out of trouble to petty Wickman, because she will need it. I RON MATSCHE will my drinking ability to David Szews. I HOPE MATZ will my ability to take shorthand without a single lesson to Dianne Liethen. I HELFN MATZKE will my shy disposition to Alice Machmueller. I DAVE MORTENSON will my natural curly hair to all you jealous people. I DEBBY OPPER will my ability to play cornet to Gene Lettau. I DONNA OPPER will my ability to work all summer with an Everest football player to Rhonda Kopitzke. I DON PAPPFNFUSS will my ability to hold my breath for four years in Industrial Arts to Terry Niemi. I KEN PIERZCHALSKI will my ability to anyone who wants it. I EDWIN RESCH will my ability to pass my drivers test to Jim and John Karpf. I EUGENE RESCH will my ability to have fun and stay out of trouble to Mark Schroeder. I RICHARD RESCH will my ability to throw darts in Arts and Crafts I I I to Alvin Kruit. RITA SCHAIRFR will my shortness to Nancy Resch. CHUCK SCHELLIN will my ability to have the cops escort me home from Rosendale to Keith Mortenson. „ CATHY SCHROEDER will my bottle of Innocent Color to Charmayne I VICKI TENEAKEN will my unique way of cracking gum to anyone who wants to annoy people. , , I LINDA VOLTZ will my height to Pam Steinke. To the JUNIORS we will our maturity. To the SOPHOMORES we will the patience to spend two more years with the Freshmen. To the FRFSHMEN we will the patience to spend one more year with the Juniors. To MR. BAUM we will oar ability not to smoke, drink, or chase girls. To MR. CHITTIM we will all the information we received in the mail about various schools. To MR. HANSON we will a can of room deodorizer. To MR. LARSON we will all of the 'unreadable math tests. To MR. PAPPFNFUSS we will the future years of peace and quiet without us around. To MRS. SAZAMA we will our quietness during class discussions. To MRS. SCHRANZ we will all of our poor book reports. To MR. SHEPEL we will all of our Selmer band tests. To MR. SPRAGUE we will a tighter pair of glasses. To MRS. SWANSON we will our large business law class of five. To MR. VFRHULST we will our ability to behave during Ag. class. To MR. WEINZIFRL we will a pair of pliers that we allegedly didn't return after the prom. To BARBARA and BETTY we will our happy smiling faces. To the BUS DRIVFRS we will our ability to be good on the bus for twelve years. To the COOKS we will all of our left-overs to be used again next year. To the JANITORS we will all of the desks with Class of '69 carved in them. I • ” --.w ■ , � ’ ' . T� T,l« V V iV 5 .7 v w VV • mV ';w ' £ • ;r • 1 vr- w ’ J •■ “■ -«, ‘ I : - jv • • • • jO V vfV v$ h A i,1 i rtf’ - . C! 1% Y ;V ' '£ if • ■' • v x s.v £l 4i . r | , « vVL ’ vtSt a 'a ,. • £ %Vfc Vb V $!£ ■ '' V kr . 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