Black Earth High School - Earthman Yearbook (Black Earth, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1957 volume:

w,.,r:g,4 f W, ,Cl 153145 W :i Q' f-. ,,,,. 4 . ,iw ...sp f. ---v-- -he DEDICATION We, the Senior Class of 1957, do hereby dedicate our Annual--the Blue Print-- to Mr. Coach Oscar in appreciation for his advice and guidance which he has given. to us in the two years that we have known him. fx awww ANNUAL STAFF 'ini D-C -. I- i rf ' -Y 'iv-43' 5 Nancee Olson, Janet Brunner, Carol Anderson, Karen Johnson, Mrkc Webber, Sandra Johnson, Arlene Kalsow, Pat Chambers, Caryl Brabender. Those absent: Ronald br-hlrclr, Joan Waddell, IVIEIVIS Schultz, Verna Stampfll H,-..J,v.xlaxn,,,u :xxfxxxm r luqkknxxrxxrxaal .- X ,M Richard Bakken, David Fuller, John Flamme, Ken Brunnn, Ken Ayers, Mrlford urben, Rodger Stalnpflr, Paul Skalet, Ruth Eichorst, Douglas Mlckelson .4 nL L ,.,-V -Y FAEUHY sX I l N 2'3- so S ARNOLD NORSLIEN Principal Mathematics Platteville State College University of Wisconsin ,.,- ' cg BARBARA HOOPINGARNER jf- Vt Home Economics V Chemistry, Science l Q Michigan State University H ye Y 1 l' -EI ' gg . DONALD OSCAR Q ' Social Problems gem Coach Physical Education C, Whitewater State College Michigan College My ff K fm M WW! jf? wif' Vf'W9iN2f ff' Q QW Wff jf f gm? M L flfwffff ,f WW?f?f ,fxfff?m ,. I y , lm y ,ji . . LW 1 T Q 0 AIN? ' 1 .ff LELIA E. BARBER ' English 2 ' I Librarian X , ' X Q Play Director 2, lflxv Ripon State College CHARLES E. JORDAN Agriculture Ag. Shop Biology, Science Platteville State College CAROLYN WILSON History, Civics Physical Education University of Wisconsin Carrol College ffbvf Nr-4 U, l MRS, JEAN DOLLARD Business Education University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin Sorry, we did not obtain a picture of MRS. GIBSON in time. Social Studies. MR. FERREOL WATSON Business Education Whitewater State College Black Earth, Wisconsin MR. CLYDE BREHM Music University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisonsin Q C? .4-I- 1 SENIHH J ' i1fc' x L, . A , , . I I 1 L-IZ, L, Q 1141, 'f 7 fy 'Aj L,,,f,.L1. 491- 'I 4 . 4 1 1 I f L',,,4,f JV-41 1 . ,. 1 if M Mi? fffgflfw Www CARYL BRA BENDER Caryl Dark and entrancing, Fond of romancing, Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Treasurer 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 School Paper 4 Annual Staff 4 PA TRICIA CHA MBERS Pat Iust like the Mounties Pat always gets her man. ' Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3,4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 Band 3, 4 Secretary 3 Forensics 1 Pep Club l,2, 3,4 Annual Staff 4 dig X . KENNETH BRUMM Kenney Alexander is dead: Caesar is dead, Napoleon is deadg and I'm feeling sick today Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 3, 4 Sweetheart Ball King 4 Baseball 2 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 President 1, 4 Vice President 2, 3 Forensics 1 Pep Club 1.2, 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Letterman's Club 4 RODGER STA MPFLI Rodger His Deeds speak for him. Vice President 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Pep Club l,2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Wifi 1' dJMJ'kLT P1 , M .,1JwwJiJ J ?7 JJ .PW liiifwwwm M wwf WM 4fW2 Q, qi W fiwgfl iff MMM KW? IANET BRUNNER Peaches Nothing ever interrupts my studying unless something else comes up. Prom Queen 3 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 School Paper 4 Annual Staff 4 Majorette 3,4 KENNETH AYERS Ken Fugitive from study hall Prom King 3 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Homecoming Court 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1,2 Football 1, 3, 4 Letterman's Club 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 CAROL ANDERSON Andy Oh the light that lies in Irish eyes and lies, and lies, and lies. Sweetheart Ball Queen 4 Class Play 4 Chorus 4 Pep Club 1,2,3,4 Annual Staff 4 RICHARD BAKKEN Dick He may be shy, but--- Sweetheart Ball 4 Basketball 1 Class Play 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 W Wmwmwfw 52QQ ? !5?W' Mf 'l7!,5'bJ 'jjw WwW M Mff9i2w f-W W fffpyff .l2f2fAfW52f'W'f' M f ,ff X' My M W W f2 .ffzfQf'if W W N DAVID FULLER Dave Many great men were bashful youths. Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Q KAREN JOHNSON Kam Love me or Leave me. Prom Court 3 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3,4 Chorus 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Forensics 1, 2 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 me Mal. pu 1 ' - -L7 1 Q.. - 00D w ' v RUTH EICHORST Rut Always a ready and witty reply Prom Court 3 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3,4 Chorus 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 3, 4 Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4 Speech Club 4 Pep Club 1.2, 3, 4 School Paper 4 Ass't Annual Editor 4 Badger Girl'S State 3 Student Council 4 Chorus Accompanist 1, 2, 3, 4 D. A. R. 4 I ll in ry FB. JOHN FLA MME John Can I use your brain? I'm tired! Basketball 1.2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 3 Football 3, 4 Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3 Letterman's Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Wlfiff , 9145 mffff JM CWM if W difff M Z 4 I ' VZ? ff fff?MfZj,j ,g J: flffvk rv' . 6 ' f2f,fi1:i?f- fi, Aff fm Wiff Qxfyfqxlii ffl' . W ,ZW ,rw NANCEE OLSON Nanc And we ask from day to day, where does she find so much Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3,4 Chorus 1,2, Ii, 4 Band 1,2, 3,4 Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4 Speech Club President 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 School Paper Editor 4 Annual Staff4 to say. 5 76 -u-J SANDRA JOHNSON Sandy I'l1 be out in five minutes girls I gotta do my homework. Prom Court 3 Homecoming Queen 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 2, 3,4 Treasurer 1, 3 Pep Club l,2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 RONALD SCHLICK Ronnie Now we know who owns the heap of the week. Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3 Pep Club 1.2, -3,4 Annual Staff 4 mfr DOUGLAS MICKELSON Doug There is nothing like a dame, Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1,2 Class Play 3 Chorus 1,2, 3,4 Band 1,2,3,4 Red Cross Rep. 1 Forensics 1, 3 Letterman's Club 3, 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3,4 Annual Staff 4 l,1..,1' 5 :fp- f N... 1747: ,X Xfffk' ' ff' f f ,f ,. 1 . ' ,DA ' 1.1, ' I 4- ' f 1, 7',,Vt Q gl Tl f 4 k MX ' fwf -f 1 'L' . , jfx, fff.,-,.1g f f' 1 X fy ,f 1 uf-1 -77? K, MILFORD URBEN Milf Did I leave my homework home, or didn't I do it? Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball 4 Letterman's Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 MA VIS SCHULTZ MaV Quite quiet, quite nice. Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 4 Chorus 1,2, 3, 4 Band 1,2 Red Cross Rep. 1 Forensics 1, 2, 4 Speech Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 School Paper 4 Girls Glee 3 Annual Staff 4 X PAUL SKALET Spike I'm free women, come and get me. Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Baseball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3,4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 President 2 Forensics 1 Letterman's Club 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 VERNA STAMPFLI Verna A smile will go a long, long, way. Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Red Cross Rep. 3 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 School Paper 3,4 Annual Staff 4 JOAN WADDFLL Ioan A flirtive look in her eye. Homecoming Court 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Class Play 3, 4 Chorus l, 2, 4 Forensics 1, 2 Pep Club 1.2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Ut XXXXXW ily! 0 R 'UU 1 xg 3 ' ,p ,5f2?'M W, W , 2-EW' ig-,- X MICHAEL WEBBER Mike I never care, I never hurry just one girl is my worry, Prom Court 8 Homecoming King 4 Sweetheart Ball Court 4 Basketball 1,2, 3,4 Baseball 1,2, 3,4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1,2,3,4 President 1 Vice President 2 Forensics 1, 2 Letterman's Club 3, 4 Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4 Annual Editor 4 Student Council 4 EO wp-COOU EEOOH- 3U3HmIwEOU SLOW wig-vim N202 wgbwa SS EEE EE MWEVZO3 E35 megan winwzg Q25 Nb- ZH 5-:Em Swim 55095 NSOU 5533 EE 5:32 smzwnhm SEAE Umar :WEUEE MWCESEOW MWEOQ HOSEOE HMEON2 332 new 3502 wikgaw mm OF HEUDO J ENE EO SEE'-:Nam H933 :Neggm 55203 0:9435 HOSOQ Hg 53203 MOL H23 BES2 so MOL NSE Egg ZOEKEEQ X, N X .E 5 1 U M EU iam wluOOw :Q LBO: .HE E-OH OES ago msn mug Em DECK H250 W-55039 2-so :Q 224 Pm ASPCA 5-:Q mga E-OM ERE :Wm lm CDM Sag E202 hm 3:6 .4 new .4 E-:WU Pm QMENEU 22 E USER msg :uw wi:-w-E MEMWEW :ws-30302: H0053 wilgv-W 5305 wg-S 530 Z msg-H 22 win-U05 wt? bm. 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MILFORD URBEN wills his careful driving to the Drivers Education Class and his night life back to the owls RICHARD BAKKEN wills his loudness to Janet Lee and his tendency to blush to Joan Strang, JOHN FLAMME wills himself to Carol and his love to wear a white shirt and a tie to Mr, Norslien. PAUL SKALET wills his ability to charm cows to David Simley and his loud shirts to John Handel. RODGER STAMPFLI wills his ability to talk in Social Problems to Lynette Schultz and his quiet nature to Stuart Hoffman. PAT CHAMBERS wills her Chemistry test back to Einstein and her love for horses to Ardis Turk. SANDRA JOHNSON wills her correspondence to a certain service guy to Ruth Howery and her nick- name flittle onej to Jim Kahl. KAREN JOHNSON wills her love to Sauk to Chuck Mickelson and her nights at home to anyone who likes a dull time. RONALD SCHLICK wills school to the faculty and his straight A's to Joe Blacknitsky. KEN BRUMM wills his height to Ken Martinsen and his conscientious to Pat Mobley. JANET BRUNNER wills her long blonde hair to Faye Mellum and her experiences at Edgewood to Linda Schneider. CAROL ANDERSON wills her nights to anyone who likes a dull UD time and her love for Arena to Karen Garfoot. CARYL BRABENDER wills her music ability to Calvin Tollefson and her typing ability to Miss, Barber. MIKE WEBBER wills his ability to imitate and his hearty laugh to the students who need a sense of humor, VERNA STAMPFLI wills her night life to Sandra Thorson and her quietness to Tom Sveum. MAVIS SCHULTZ wills her f?J little black Ford to Mr. Brehm and her DA to Sandra Hanson. JOAN WADDELL wills her Madison life to Joyce Danz and her tendency to flirt to Leland Danz, DOUG MICKELSON wills his ability to tease girls to Paul Jones, and his love for giggling in band to Mary Roshardt. DAVE FULLER wills his merry parties to Bill Deira and his pretty eyes to anyone who needs them. KEN AYERS wills his neat dark hair to Earl Goldben and his chair in the office to Wanda Johnson. I K 414 9 ' . . V1 WI Q! ly - if LQ' f ' 1- , L , gf W ff W X if Vlfjflff . 19 .9 f, x ,' , X 1' , ff A, D f 7' 1 ,, fly fl X N 1J : A , V 11 , VL Kg J ,N I , V 1 l I! U D ' , 4 . -1 I vi: 5' L ,- J if VZ ' - ,I It f L ! X,w P so ,fjyaewigj-M ,www www LW F IUNIUHS fgyfff' ff' My XM Mm Q4 Wwwf xfvifzwff WM ugly . -251 4' .6i V, 1 . 1, fLgQS5,vVQQd s 9? g 52 'bfy 31 W-W 44Z452! 1, ' fdx xt I fwfww , W MMAWMTQW, .fmiiili WW WU fdkwfw Z'Z,WfM-Qiifu 3' i iw? ,9 Jgv ONLTJDX 470 ,gy Xa-1,lU.fzflfrX J:-S if 2,19 Up pl W4 J ,Ti UD Z W of-QUON fy fy Jjffpdflb fin- f.,b,,g,0 of 0 , f M W AM 44Wj' Www .+Main W-A4 M Kg QQ 'f Www? W WM yy! Afwx fwqwkx W f ,, , W Af 'J LC ft' Emfjfjr! 2' C, WJ 'mw,,,,g ' ftp AVL fmfyy Q 4 ' :WA W di g. X... Q n ' -Q sd 2 JUNIOR CLASS TOP ROW: Faye Ixiellum, Jerry Barsness, Bob Bornian, Leland Danz, Marlin Barsness, Arlene Kalsow, Barbara Scvcrson. MIDDLE ROW: Dawn Thorson, Janice Mellurn, Charles Mickelson, Bill Dctra, Gary Festge, Wanda Johnson, Ruth Obrecht, Marie Martinsen. BOTTOM ROW: Mrs. Wilson, Stuart Hoffmann, Jolin Hayes, Larry O'Connell, David Simley, John Handel, Mrs. Hoopingarner. Absent: Della Mae Svenni, Janet Lee. N The Jolly Juniors came back to school this last fall with 21 members. Two are in Band and live in Chorus. Eight of the boys participated in Sports, with seven eligible for the Letterman's Club. One of thc girls -- an A team cheerleader and another -- a B team cheerleader. Some also went out for Forensics. XA gaisgess it beerefary 5 I V dem - SUN A V vandd JO! we tw 'fm Xtnn -' . 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Absent: Roger Ditznian, Jerry Handel, Gary Mellum. 24 strong, were the Sophornores when school resumed. Their advisor was Mr. CCoachJ Oscar. They are well represented in extra-cirricular activities. Nine participated in Choruse, five in Band, four in Sports, two in Lctterman's Club and five in Speech Club. 9 Z. 'Stat dl Se SWK cfs' t ' Maw RO AA tary ' flrdc -doll ls T pgEZ51 X G C' U1-A, . plbu T Gtbanvck E reagurer 1 , Gaxe' S Dale J . Pt C96 an aeger v we ZXZM f Z My Wf,Z4J!,,f M11 'TJ , ij ? Zf Q J, -Qgdxqlycr' QQ A CQ ? A 1 I 1 x W ,W ,Jy' V ek If W ff WJ QW CMJ V64 EPNYCC4 14655 :WM WWW! Q' d'uIfJ ,Wf W X352 Cfgggg '61 D F L ? FHESHMEN ffl' Arlo .. Q52 ,, W' WQf W WN in 2 W J ' . eq .gif 19, W. iwow gjigjifffffflif' ,WJ X-. KSN jj! ji ii S 4133, ' WE is 'Sig M L Q 61 ' N:+if?55 5i2?5if232 xi 1-figgggb X 9.41 'H 91 FRESHMAN CLASS TOP ROW: Mike Festge, Deanna Anderson, Nancy Michaelis, Pat Mobley, Sandy Hanson, Kay Borman, Tom Svcum, Paul Jones, Jim Strang, and Pete Thorson. CENTER ROW: LaVern Stenli, Dave Haugen, Joyce Danz, Rosetta Dochnall, Helen Stenli, Jeanette Kahl, Ruth Sveum, Tom Webber, and Ken Martinsen, BOTTOM ROW Mary Cowling, Sandra Thorson, Mary Flamme, Allaine Turk, Gene Brabender, Joe Blacknitsky, Russell Retten- mund, Dwayne Marx, and Miss Barber. Absent: Tom Dalby, Gravely, 28 Freshman began the year. They participated in many activities. Ten boys took part in Sports, two in Letterman's Club, one class member in Cheerleading, two in Speech Club, fifteen in Chorus and seven in Band. ioiS0ll , a vaxe 'Y l becretar I mcgirlcm A 5 ' Kay Borma I1 4 r X N Webbe Q . rom Q Q, Tre, .degl - SUIQ1- - I ,-Plesk Mike Fe Nllck' X Sfge rr. E r AEHVIHES V - Y - - M, if i . 3' In--s ....- ' Q A- 'A ' 'A' JUNIOR PROM The strains of Blue Hawaii could be heard on May 5, 1956 at the Junior Prom. The music was furnished by the Howard Kenney Orchestra to blend with the Hawaiian scenes on the side walls and a huge canvas paintin of a moon-lit Hawaiian beach on the back wall. The Grand March was led by King Ken Ayers and Queen Janet Brunner. The crown bearers were Cindy Festge and Bobby Ayers, Members of the court pictured above--were: Nancee Olson, John Flamme, Karen Johnson, Milford Urben, Caryl Brabender, Ken Brumm, Ruth Eichorst, Mike Webber Sandra Johnson, and Paul Skalet. Many compliments were paid to the Junior Class on their Dance and especially on the beautiful false ceiling. X x QM .ra uxuuhghldllllu, 1, W' il' .. 3' TN is X-w-Vsex HOMECOMING The rustling of leaves, the grid-iron, and the usual contents of fall, highlighted the walls of the Gym for our Homecoming Dance. Many couples enjoyed the strains of September Song which was played by the Bob Leysen Combo. Heading the Grand March were King Mike Webber and Queen Sandra Johnson. The grand finale of the Homecoming festivities was the Dance. Z.. J Q? Xi? is I 5 X STUNT NITE Homecoming 1956 opened with Stunt Nite. The crowning of King Mike Webber and Queen Sandra johnson, with their Court, Pat Chambers, Milford llrben, Joan Waddell, Ken Ayers, Caryl Brabender, Ken Brumm, Verna Stampfli, John lflarnme, Nancee Olson, and Paul Slfalet, highlighted the evening, They are pictured above in front of the traditional bon-fire which was followed with the Snake Dance which was led by the cheerleaders. Each class presented a stunt depicting some scene of Homecoming, Pictured below is the Senior Stunt. The theme being H1956 Homecoming Convention , Left to Right - Rodger Stampfli, Dave Fuller, Carol Anderson, Mavis Schultz, Janet Brunner, and fsrandingj Ruth Eichorsr, SWEETHEART BALL King Ken Brumm and Queen Carol Anderson reigned over the Senior Sweetheart Ball with their court Ken Ayers, Ioan Waddell, Milford Urben, Karen Johnson, Mike Webber, Caryl Brabender, Richard Bakken, Pat Chambers, Douglas Mickelson, Verna Stampfli, Ronald Schlick, Janet Brunner Rodger Stampfli, Mavis Schultz, John Flamme, Ruth Eichorst, Paul Skalet, Nancee Olson, David Fuller, and Sandra Johnson. The gym was properly decorated to blend with the theme Sweetheart Land . Music was provided by the Jim Kelter Orchestra, Nicholas Parker Penny Martin . Hal Phillips. . . Cherry Payne. . . Stanley Frost . Della Watts . . Rosamund Clare Burton James. . Magda Swanson Madeleine Duvaux JUNIOR PLAY CAST .- .. .Q Sheriff Parsons . . . - Joe Fleming . . Dexter Ross . . Doc Law . . . , gbjz' :ri Ken Brumn Nancee Olson Mike Webber Pat Dietrich John Flamme Ruth Eichorst Pat Chambers John Hayes Karen Johnson Ioan Waddell Douglas Mickelson David Fuller Paul Skalet Ronald Schlick The Strawhatters' Case was a mystery-drama in three acts directed bv Miss Lelia E. Barber. A very successful production was staged on Friday, November 18, 1955. Henry Gilcrest Aunt Ethel Gladys Pumpkin Jill Margie Aunt Stella Mr. Bumpus Sleepy Clarissa Ernestine Ernie Sapper Dr. Ernest Mr. C. E. Grimm SENIOR CLASS PLAY Production date was November 16, 1956. A very successful performance was staged under the direction of Miss Lelia E. Barber. DEADLY ERNEST Mike Webber Pat Chambers Ruth Eichorst Mavis Schultz Carol Anderson Nancee Olson Joan Waddell Richard Bakken Paul Skalet Karen Johnson Sandra Johnson Bill Detra Chuck Mickelson Ken Brumm ,Q .' SPEECH CLUB TOP ROW: Ruth Eichorst, Dawn Thorson, Wanda Johnson, and Mary Cowling. ULU IUM ROW: Mary Roshardt, Lynette Schultz, Ardis Turk, Karen Garfoot, Mary Flannne, Judy Iihsness, .ind siaiidrng N.ant'ee Ulson. The Speech Club was formed under the supervision ol Mis. lltwlhrrd, who left us at the St-rxlesier. Its pur- pose was to aid the students in preparing social contact. for the Forensic Contests. It also served as .1 school .ictixuy which provided E: 1. H. Vs-vygg.. E ii nas' ' L ' U ' o Tl1eUlAficers are: S - 0 b President Nullvee Olson , X Vive President Karen C31-i001 b 6 S'-'vfL'ILlly Ruth I-Irthrurst i ' if . 'Ps ru ,XR - - , -5-4? An..--.f 'lx A-. , if - , .vw ,. 'RQ .X.'., - 'U 4 , A ,.. flf. 1 - 'Fil .V , dbx' - '- .vw A.-,rife e:r15+.M .. Maikwmii BAND 1957 21, JEiX'1l.13l'y 0l'l UCCII Co Under the direction of Mr. Brehm, our 34 piece Band performed at a Festival in the Spring. at the Music and also L57 n.l :II S24 seg I Ili - Fi. U7 1 Lu ZS ichaelis, e Danz, Nancy M YC n, Jo lso rystal O ess, K SH 31' B udy On. J HS oh al dr San ROW: TTOM BO 211' Schultz, Je eum, Lynette Sv th Ru Turk, dis an, Karen Garfoot, Ar IT! Bor 35' a Severson, K bar Bar Sandra Thor- CENTER ROW: Margaret Marrinsen, and Mary Roshardt. Ruth How ery, ette Kahl, Pat Chambers, Thorson, HWFI wlmg, D Co all, Mary hn setta Doc Ro arol Anderson, Helen Stenli, son, C Pat Mobley, Mary Flamme, Ruth Eichorst, and Nancee Olson. Faye Mellum, Deena Anderson, J itsky, Gene Bra- kn ge, Joe Blac Fest ike alet, M Sk Paul li, em Sten LaV CII, HU H C0 TOP ROW: David and Tom Sveum. b Borm an, Mickelson, Bo ouglas D ebber Mike W er, Iaeg er, Dale bend Xl there is work involved, too! The Christmas Party sponsored by the Seniors. As usual, the exchange of gifts and dancing. Yes, , V W Senior Sock Hop! W: :Q 'Ewa They are full-pledged High School students now. After the Sophomore spon- sored Freshman Initiation Party, they felt like it! ia - S xi-L. Ns an 58-,Q NEWSPAPER STAFF r-' Qt' I '- ' 1. I4 xi .,........ux 1 A L l r ATHHTIIIS Around March and April of '56, baseball was in the air. Yes, we play that too. Pictured above are the members of the team who were not in the graduating class of '56, Below are pictured the members of the Track team which took part in relays at Lodi and Madison. This is the first in a long time if ever, that Black Earth has had a Track team TRACK 'iff 'lt' Y 91: Q9 WZ: Coach BASEBALL Bob Borman Mike Webber Paul Skalet Doug Sveum 9 Gm Sw NX-x' - 'UWM FOGTBALL SQUAD E j'fg2.: 2 95 S 1-Z' '.aD -4.-' .K+ , 1 E an . x- .4 .- Q A, 1 . .Q t 1 pq af? ,f l J , , ' '-- . .- ,bg ',-9 M n ug, ,. J -.f. -.-. 45? l Ken Brumm John Fla mme Milford Urben l Ken Ayers it Paul Skalet Mike Webber l B TEAM A TEAM 1 FOOTBALL STATISTICS Scoring TD EP Pts. BLACK EARTH 20 10 130 Opponents 18 8 116 Total yards gained passing rushing total BLACK EARTH 516 1112 1628 Opponents 411 '777 1188 FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS W L T 1. Highland 6 o o 2. Livingston 5 1 0 3. BLACK EARTH 3 3 0 4. Montfort 3 3 0 5. Hollandale 2 3 1 6. Cobb 1 5 0 7. Barneveld O 5 1 TP 159 13 '73 '70 118 95 95 '78 94 69 30 217 56 167 BASKETBALL STATISTICS 'Black Earth 57 'Black Earth 55 Black Earth 62 Black Earth 59 Black Earth '71 Black Earth 44 Black Earth 40 Black Earth 54 Black Earth 65 Black Earth 54 Black Earth 56 Black Earth '77 Black Earth 57 Black Earth 48 Black Earth 59 ifB1ack Earth 59 ' Non-conference if Tournament Lone Rock Barneveld Mazomanie Waunakee Spring Green Mazomanie Sauk City Verona Lodi Arena Spring Green Arena Poynette Prarie Verona Mazomanie John Flamme Paul Skaler Larry O'Conne11 LETTER WINNERS Ken Ayers Y 0 4 46 f' Chuck Mickelson LETTERMENS CLUB TOP ROW: John, Bill, Doug, Ken, Dale, Gary, and Bob. BOTTOM ROW: Paul, Chuck, Doug, Milford, Larry, Gene, Pete, Mike, Marlin, and Jerry, Ken Ayers and Coach Oscar. X 1 Q 17 3 'Q X 1 President ,,,,,,, , , Chuck Mickelson 2 QA Vice-President ,,,, Mike Webber Secretary .,..,,.,, Bill Detra Treasurer ......... Ken Brumm A 4 BE 5,2 Wit ' - r CHEERLEADERS , xii A . E M ,r Jfff 3.-. , ,4-r 1 A 'l'EAIx1 Judy Barsucss, Karen jolmson, janet Brmmcr, Arlcuu Kulsuw . XGA B TEAM Faye Mellum, Krystal Olson, Kay Borman 'a -, ' STUDENT COUNCIL Under the advisory of Miss Lelia E, Barber and Mr. Arnold Norslien, the Black Earth High School elected members from each class to serve on the Student Council. TOP ROW: Sophomores: Ardis Turk Karen Garfootg Juniors: Bill Detra, Arlene Kalsowg Freshmen: Tom Webber, Pete Thorson. BOTTOM ROW I I ,nh ' f L X STUXNT commas. President. . . . . . Mike Webber Vice-President .... Ruth Eichorst Secretary . . . . . Arlene Kalsow Senior: Mike Webber, Miss Barber, Mr. Norslien, Senior Ruth Eichorst. - 1 Behind the scenes -'if' I ff ..,.. 113 ' - 5 Y LaPorte--here we come!! Our Editor From across the sea . . Troub1es'?? K If Dumm1es The back side of life! 3 hx img ' Qaciixf 5 , . vf- 4409 Our Gang Dance With Me Henry fi'-nn L. H LET.: Kit What a party! gk, - I XX YO?-A Q55 MAQI -1, iq? .9 The Wardens 92' 1 in ,. I .4 ROGUES GA LLERY 'QI Y' rf The Dance Dig that crazy hair-do!! fi lv Y' i Y m 4 get x Y 2 Qi' The day after the dance? 1 and ah 2 and ah-- : Ya li X -'m...4.-'fe' wi- uv-,r ' W. No comment! e,-,ii b B E PERSONALITIES O, I i 9,'F 3 Managers -- Dennis and Wayne ff, f x,..ou Office Secretary Cafeteria Help Mrs. Ilascltinc Mr. 8: Mrs. Les Sutcliffe Janitors wi 111: and Cooks f f ' ' Xw f f K X! I i. Q u I L Y AIIVEHTISINE N -15,-.XI N + -i J ORDAN'S SUPER MARKET University Ave., Middleton, Wis. Hours Monday thru Friday -- 8 till 9 Saturday and Sunday -- 8 till 6 For the Finest in Foods U. S. Choice Meats Compliments of MAZGMAN I E POULTRY AND EGG FACTGRY ROOS LUMBER AND FUEL COMPANY Building Material Fuel - Paints Mazomanie, Wisconsin KENNEDY GROCERY Mazomanie, Wisconsin Telephone 3312 QUALITY CLEANERS Sauk City, Wisconsin Sta-Nu Finishing Process At No Extra Cost Cliff's Shell Station-Agent CONSUMER'S CO-OPERATIVE OIL COMPANY Dealers in Gasoline, Motor Oils, Greases Tires, Batteries and Electrical Appliances Phone 107 Sauk City, Wis. EVERGREEN TROUT FARM Mt. Horeb Rural Route l Guaranteed Catch Tempting Tasty Trout Raised in Cold Spring-Fed Water A Real Place to Take the Kids 4 Miles S. Black Earth - 6 Miles N. Mt. Horeb J FOODS .J - 12 K .-'..' , n Z . -,,,.fL,f swfe N s: DAIRY v W I a kj' x f SVVISTYLE BnndProductl West Side Dairy SAUK CITY. WISCONSIN Milk - Cheese - Ice Cream Retail Deliveries of Pasteurized and Homogenized Products SURE Xe as :' . 99.0 Q v X1 9' 4-7 'x S X 1' N, 71 Q. I ESL if ' 4' NV' U - WISCONSIN CREAMERY COMPANY CO-OP Handlers and Mfg. of Dairy Products Sauk City, Wisconsin Phone 67 GATSHALL 8g GRUBER FURNITURE AND FUNERAL SERVICE Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin Carpeting - Some of America's Leading Lines Philadelphia Carpet Co. Masland Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Co. Firth Archibald Holmes B Son Mohawk Overstuffed Furniture Kroehler Valentine Seaver Pullman Rilling Endlich Flexsteel Several Lines of Nationally Known Bedroom Furniture Linoleum and Tile P ATKINS QUALITY JEWELERS Bulova - Gruen - Elgin Croton - Universal Watches Free Wedding Gift for the Bride with Every Diamond Ring Set Expert Watch Repair All Types Jewelry Repair Downtown Middleton Midd1eton's Largest Jewelry MIDDLETON MOTCRS, INC. SALES SERVICE The Biggest Little Ford Dealer in the U.S.A. Big Enough to Serve You - Small Enough to Know You Modern Body Shop 1918 Aurora Street Middleton, Wisconsin GRUBER'S FURNITURE STORE BRUSKY'S JEWELRY 2443 Hubbard Avenue DiamOHdS-WatCheS-Jewelry Funeral Home - Elmwood Avenue 1525 University Avenue phone TE 6-3111 Middleton, Wisconsin Middle-ton, Wisconsin Phone TE 6-4134 Portraits Studio Weddings KUNSTMAN STUDIO 2014-16 Mayflower Drive Middleton, Wisconsin Phone 2145-l Candid Weddings Commercial FISH BUILDING SUPPLY Phone TE 61941 Middleton Pay Less for More Best Wishes HI-WAY DRY CLEANERS Middleton, Wisconsin Serving Black Earth Tuesday and Friday PATRONS' MERCANTILE C0 Dealers in General Merchandise Groceries - Meats - Hardware Feed - Fertilizer - Seeds Farm Machinery - Gas - Oil Phone 48R3 - Hardware 48Rll - Warehouse - Black Earth, Wisconsin Inugiiuy FORMULA FEEDS 555 1.13 45:9 75 JN 'J- Y 4 Q1 HOESLY 5 JORDAN BARNS Compliments of Cleaned with Air HALL REXALL DRUG STORE Sprayed with Sano-White k . n . Phone 881110 P.o. Box 79 sau City Mazomame Black Earth, Wisconsin wlsconsln -. ': , f- 'f l t- an F me C. A. HUSET SHEET METAL SHOP Oil - Gas - Coal Furnaces Gas - Oil Conversion Burners Air Conditioning Eaves Troughs - Tin Decks Sales - Service Phone 108 Black Earth, Wisconsin FESENFELD CHEVROLET SALES ,wmmdigmighmmmgmmiwmmnw SALES -,life Hu RUlllf SERVICE .1652 Chevrolet - Firestone - Frigidaire - DeLaval Minneapolis Moline Phone 33 Black Earth, wis. BILL'S SHOE SHOP Quick Service Phone 23R7 Black Earth, Wisconsin LEMKE Q RADTKE Fountain Service Sick Room Supplies Black Earth, Wisconsin Phone 41R3 Compliments of THE CITY GARAGE Black Earth, Wisconsin SIMLEY'S SELF SERVICE GROCERY Speed Queen Washers and Ironers Phone 92R7 Black Earth, Wisconsin PICKERING PRINTING CO. School Supplies Home of Dane County News and Mazomanie Sickle Telephone 78R3 Black Earth, Wisconsin Compliments of MICKELSON'S SHELL STATION Phone 54 Black Earth, Wisconsin KALSCHEUR IMPLEMENT CO., INC. Cross Plains, Wisconsin IHC Tractors and Farm Equipment ROBERTS AND SCHLICK ELECTRIC Complete Wiring Service Pumps Sold and Repaired Phone 84R18 or 2l0R4 Black Earth, Wisconsin LOUIS SAEMAN'S SONS, INC. Coal - Lumber - Live Stock Telephone 44 Cross Plains, Wisconsin BOWAR FEED MILL Phone 75X7 Cross Plains, Wisconsin Grinding - Mixing - Shelling Grain - Feed - Seed Cement - Fertilizer Compliments of DR. E. C. OLSON Cross Plains, Wisconsin VANITY BEAUTY SHOP Cross Plains, Wisconsin Phone 52X3 STATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS Capital, Surplus and Profits Sl75,000.00 Cross Plains, Wisconsin Member F. D. I. C. GATEWAY LUMBER COMPANY Building Experts Building Material and Fuel Phone 102 Black Earth, Wis. Compliments of CUBBY HOLE DAIRY BAR Phone l22R7 Black Earth, Wisconsin Compliments of EVERSON'S STATION 8 GROCERY STORE Phone 37R4 Black Earth, Wisconsin Compliments of THOMPSON'S SUPER MARKET Phone 77 Black Earth, Wisconsin Compliments of JOHNSON'S CITIES SERVICE Q RESTAURANT Black Earth, Wisconsin H. SANDLEY MOTORS gi- SALES SERVICE 'I W Dodge - Plymouth X ' standard Oil Products 'FQQESE3' Phone 110 Black Earth, Wisconsin 'X X Courtesy of BLACK EARTH SKELLY SERVICE Dealer of Guaranteed Skelly Petroleum Products Harland A. Hering Manager Compliments of Compliments of BLACK EARTH LOCKER PLANT OLSON'S BARBER SHOP Phone 112 Black Earth, Wisconsin Black Earth, Wis. THE BLACK EARTH STATE BANK We Invite Your Business 25 Per Annum Interest on Book Savings Accounts 25-'L Per Annum Interest on One Year Time Certificates Member of F. D. I. C. All Deposits Insured Up to Sl0,000. JOHN'S BEAUTY SALON 1806 University Ave. Phone TE 6-2171 Middleton, Wis. HILLSIDE FLOWER SHOP HThe Millersn Phone TE-24366 Middleton, Wisconsin Clothing - Shoes And Ready-To-Wear For Everyone A. HOFF CO. Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin Compliments of EASTWOOD REAL ESTATE 1820 Parmenter St. Middleton, Wis. MOEN'S BAKERY AND DAIRY BAR Middleton, Wisconsin Phone Terrace 63171 4 DR. R. L. GUENVEUR Optometrist Phone 95 Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin THE GRABER COMPANY Manufacturers of Drapery Hardware Middleton, Wisconsin Phone 2-3441 C. A. HUSET SHEET METAL SHOP Oil - Gas - Coal - Furnaces Gas or Oil Conversion Burners Air Conditioning Eaves Troughs - Tin Decks Sales - Service Phone l08R7 Black Earth, Wisconsin Fertilizer - Seeds - Feeds For All Your Needs Custom Shelling, Grinding, Mixing, Corn Shelling and Molasses Plain or Mixed In Your Livestock Feeds Compliments of BLACK EARTH MILL FARMER MUTUAL INSURANCE Ort Gnewikaw Mazomanie, Wisconsin Phone 3443 TRAGERS GROCERY Meats, Grocery, and Vegetables rices Are Born Here Not Raisedn Phone 2261 Mazomanie, Wisconsin RICHARD P. MILLENBAH, D.D Mazomanie, Wisconsin Compliments of KOLTES HARDWARE Mazomanie, Wisconsin Compliments of MAZO DEPARTMENT STORE J. M. Schwarz Mazomanie, Wis. Phone 3311 SAUK CITY SALVAGE Owner Jack Gorden Phone Sauk City 520 Bill, Wayne, Donnie, Hayseed, and Harry Here to Serve You! HALL REXALL DRUG STORE Sauk City Mazomanie Wisconsin BEE-ZEE PIONEER MARKET Sauk City, Wisconsin MILLER'S ACE HARDWARE Congratulations to the 1957 Graduating Class! Sauk City, Wisconsin 4 LARSON'S RESTAURANT HA Good Place To Eatn See Us After Church Middleton, Wisconsin BRUMM'S ALLEYS Bowl and Enjoy Yourself Sandwiches - Pop - Ice Cream - Candy For Bowling Reservations Phone 2lRl Black Earth, Wisconsin Compliments of Improved Textile Treatment SPELLMAN MGNUMENT CO TWIN CITY CLEANERS 615 Phillips Blvd. Prairie Du Sac, wiSCOI'1S ill 41 Years of Experience in Building Fine Artistic Memorials Sauk City, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF Gilbert Ward Cross Plains, Wisconsin Middleton Veterinary Hospital Middleton, Wisconsin Magestic Sales Co. Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin Pulvermacher's Poultry and Egg Co. Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin Curtis Implement Co. Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin Kirchstein's Super Market Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin Schroeder's Variety Store Sauk City, Wisconsin E O Struck Black Earth, Wisconsin Stratton Shoes Sauk City, Wisconsin Stone s Studio Mt. 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