Central High School - Booster Yearbook (La Crosse, WI)

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Arthur F.jordan, instructor in the commercial department has charge of the Activities Fund and succeeded Mr. Stone as faculty manager of athletics. He has a B. E. degree from Whitewater State Teachers' Col- lege. Mr. jordan especially enjoys outdoor sports. Q'- Idellajohnson, of the home economics department, has a B. S. degree from Stout and also attended La Crosse Teachers' College, University of Minne- sota, and Columbia. Her favorite author is Willa Cather. She admires any person who plays a fair game. Horton Kline, adviser ofthe Senior Class and L. C. Club, is the higher mathematics in- structor. He has a favorite pastime for each season. In spring, it is trout fishingg in summer, golfg in fall, hunting, and in winter, sleeping. He attended Indiana University. Evangeline C. Malchow is head of the English department at Central. She attended the University of Wisconsin and received B. S. and M. A. degrees from the University of Minne- sota. Miss Malchow enjoys reading, her favorite author being A. E Housman. Eva Murley, adviser of the Harlequins, teaches public speak- ing and mathematics. She en- joys the theatre and books by het favorite author, Willa Cath- er. Her secret ambition is to be a great singer. She attended Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin. E. A. Peart, a teacher of shop courses, helps the fellows keep their garage bills down by showing them how to hold their buses together a little longer. He attended Stevens Point Teachers' College and Stout Institute. Mr. Peart enjoys radio programs. Ann Perschbacher, who teaches English, advises the editorial staff of the High Tribune and directs all school publicity. Her secret ambition is to get her work done, for she believes that a man's work is from sun to sun, but a woman's work is never done. OliveC.Petersonisateacher of mathematics. She has charge of the Ulost and found desk attendants, and she is also a member of the Social Committee. Her ambition is to be a bac- teriologist. She likes to read, her favorite author being Pearl S. Buck. Thomas W. Pittman of the manual arts department teaches cabinet making, advanced draft- ing, and mechanical drawing, and has charge of the con- struction crew. He attended Stout Institute. Mr. Pittman enjoys fishing and hunting. He has three sons attending Central Anna Roche, teacher ofcom- mercial subjects, directs the business starl' of the High Tri- bune and is a member of S. T, C. She is more interested in what any author says than who he is. Miss Roche believes that to live is not all of life. Millard B. business manager of auditorium events and plays. He attended Hastings College and did grad- uate work at the University of Minnesota. His pet ambition is to get rich enough to afford two shirts. Scherich is Lillie E. Seielstad teaches world history, She keeps the attendance record for the school. She formerly had charge of the school calendar. Her favorite pastime is touring. Miss Seiel- stad received a B. A. degree from the University of Wiscon- sin. 23

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Alice E. Anderson, M. A., instructor of French and English, directed the January Class play, The Late Christopher Bean. She attended the University of Wisconsin and the University cf Rome. It is her ambition to live a life of ease in a warm climate. Carl I. Anderson, adviser of the Pep Club and the cheer leaders, directs community sing- ing. He teaches English and history. Using gasoline and playing golf are his favorite pastimes. Andy hcpes that some day he will find a class of sophomores that can spell. Dorothy M. Cott teaches history and social problems. She is director of thejuuior Red Cross and enjoys swimming and driving. She would like to travel around the world. Miss Cott believes that one should never put off 'till tomorrow what can be done today. l Cora Frances Desmond, teacher of Junior High English, usually directs a pageant. She trained the speakers for the President's birthday ball. Miss Desmond attended the Uni- versity of Wisconsin and has a B. L. degree. In her spare moments she enjoys sewing. Anna L. Collins, teacher in the commercial department, at- tended Gregg School and Osh- kosh Teachers' College. Miss Collins heads the faculty court- esy committee. Her motto is All that you do, do with your might, Things done by halves are never done right. ri I if if . E4 is 'A S 4 Elsie E. Engelke, teacher of English and adviser of the Mas- quers, Finds pleasure in reading. She attended La Crosse Teachers' College and the University of Wisconsin. She has a B. A. de- gree. Some day, Miss Engelke hopes to travel in Germany. Anna Marie Grams, adviser of the Athena Club, teaches history and mathematics. She particularly enjoys listening to good music. Miss Grams be- lieves that you may be what- ever you resolve to be. It is her secret ambition to gain thirty pounds. 22 Wilda Hickisch reaches physical education and English. She is adviser of G. A. A. and Dolphins. Her ambition is to be a photographer for the Nation- al Geographic. Miss Hickisch is an expert golfer and enjoys the game. She likes to read Sinclair Lewis's books. Arthur Hoff, adviser of Chemistry Club and member of the Social Committee, teaches algebra, general science, and chemistry. He attended the U- niversity of Minnesota and re- ceived his M. A. degree from the University of Iowa. He is working on his Ph. D. Olive Louise Cook teaches clothing and homecraft. She is a member of the Social and Assembly committees. In 1936 Miss Cook received her B. S. degree from Stout Institute. Her motto is B2, and she admires people who are willing to work at honest labor. C. F. Evans, instructor of civics, geography, history, and social problems, is director of Junior High athletics and Hi-Y. He studied at Upper Iowa Uni- versity, Iowa State College, and University of Iowa. His favorite pastime is reminiscing about good ol' Ioway. Kenneth Hough, teacher of physics, is a member of the ocial Committee and adviser of Circle. He attended Ripon Col- lege and the University of Wis- consin and has a Ph. B. degree. Mr. Hough enjoys reading and gardening, and he is eager to be useful.

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Elva B. Shields, teacher of Latin, is adviser of the Seniors. She attended Milwaukee-Down- er College and enjoys reading, playing the piano, and skating. Her secret ambition is to take a trip around the world. Her motto, Carpe diem, means Make the most of today. Martha Fay Shuman attend- edMilwaukeeStateTeachers'Col- lege, La Crosse State Teachers' College, and Chicago Musical College. She teaches Junior High history and citizenship. Miss Shuman helps to make arrangements for the Memorial Day exercises. Clara K. Siepert, adviser of the editorial scarf of the Booster, teaches English. She enjoys reading and tries to plan a Booster that's different, Miss Siepert would like to go to Europe. Her motto from Ham- let is To thine ownself be true. C. H. Stahl, who teaches in the woodworking department, has charge of the Stage Crew. He attended Simpson College, Stout Institute, University of Wisconsin, and North Dakota State Teachers' College. He likes to hunt and fish as well as travel. Hazel Stillman, an English teacher, supervises practice teachers. She directed the play, On Christmas Day in the Morning, and also assisted with The Bo'sn's Bride. Miss Stillman attended the University of Iowa, Columbia University, and Cornell College. C. H. Stokke, teacher of mathematics and director of the Booster Club, finds leasure in reading. He attended the Uni- versity of Iowa and received his B. A. degree from Luther College. Mr. Stokke also referees various athletic events in this locality. Robert R. Stone is instructor of social subjects and faculty manager of athletics for the football season. The January commencement speakers were coached by him. He is on a leave of absence for the second semester. Mr. Stone enjoys hunting and fishing. Mark Sutton is hysical edu- cation director and teacher of mathematics. He coaches the track and basketball teams, the latter of which was out- standing in its long series of victories this year. Mr. Sutton's favorite pastime is fishing. Cydell Swenson,librarian, is adviser of the Library Round Table. Besides the 207 library, she has charge of the text-book and Junior High libraries. Miss Swenson attended the University of Minnesota from which she received a B. S. degree. Her motto is Quien sabe? 24 Theodora Taras, teacher of Latin, German, and history, is adviser of the Girl Reserves. Her favorite pastime is sleeping, but she says it has no monopoly on her time. She most admires a high school sophomore because he doesn't know how little he knows. C. C. Thomas, instructor of English and business adviser of the Booster, attended Milton College. His favorite author is Ben Ames Williams, and it is his secret ambition to write a good story. Mr. Thomas' motto is Be on time. Mary VanMeter whocameto Central this year from Richland Center is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. She teaches English and history and enjoys writing and reading. Miss Van Meter would like to be a special feature writer or a columnist for a New York newspaper. X