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

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M. Blair Scherich Chemistry Sponsors Science Club, in charge of book room -- Hastings College, B.S., University of Minnesota -- Has also taught mathematics and physics -- During the summer of l95O sold aluminum ware -- Previously taught in Minnesota and North Dakota. Carl Fregin Biology Advises Booster Business Staff -- La Crosse S.T.C., B.E.g Northwestern University, M.A., U. ot Wis. -- Sum- mer ot l95O, worked for Molzahn Contractors -- Has also taught chem- istry and physics -- Formerly taught at Oconto Falls, Wis. Edward Ted Downs Biology Coaches basketball -- U. of Wisconsin, B.S., M.S. -- Attended U. of Wiscon- sin in summer, l9SO -- Has taught physical education and general science -- Has done recreation work, sold sporting goods, and run a billing machine. 4 4 Math and Natural Sciences C. H. Stokke Mathematics Coaches B football squad -- Luther College, B.A.g University of Iowa, M.A.g University of Michigan -- Went to California via the National Parks during the summer vacation, l95O -- ls a graduate of Central and was editor of the Hi Trib. Willard W. Hanson Chemistry, Geometry, Biology Advises L.C. Club, track coach -- La Crosse T.C., B.E., U. of Iowa, M.A. -- On leave of absence during the first semester to complete require- ments for M.A. degree at the Uni- versity of Iowa. Assistant director of boys' camp during summer, l95O. Ole Oines Physics, Chemistry, Geometry Directs audio-visual aids, Projection- ists, Camera Club, Booster photog- raphy -- La Crosse Teachers College, B.S.g Case Institute of Technologyg U. of Wisconsin -- Has also taught gen- eral science and biology -- Previously taught in Sheboygan. Eva Murley Mathematics Directs Christmas program and Mem- orial Day exercises, Assembly Com- mittee -- University of Wisconsin, B.A., Columbia University -- Has also taught dramatics and speech -- Ab- sent all year because of illness. Page l 5

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Catharine E. Hayes U. S. History Supervises Health Program, Circle, Junior Red Cross -- University of Wisconsin, B.A.g Western Reserveg Reed College: Columbia University -- ln summer of l95O recovered from illness -- Has also taught Latin, German, and economics. Lola Beitler U. S. History, World History Sponsors Booster Club -- U. of Wis- consin, Ph. B.g Whitewater T.C.g U. of Minnesota -- Did nursing at La Crosse Hospital during the summer, l95O -- Before coming to La Crosse taught at Milwaukee in the Industrial School for Girls. Emmett J. Smith World History Directs cafeteria and sponsors Circle and senior class -- La Crosse T.C., B.E.g U. of Wisconsin, Ph.M. -- Sum- mer l9'5O, worked and visited in Ohio -- Previously taught U, S. history, civics, and economics -- Has taught in Kewaunee, Wis. Harold R. Wheelock Social Studies, U. S. History Sponsors Forum, Social Committee, Pep Club -- Carroll College, Ph.B.g U. of lowa, M.A.g U. of Wisconsin -- Supervisor of city playgrounds during summer, l95O -- Teaching experi- ences include English, biology, world history, and algebra. Social Sciences Page 14 Warren L. Beson Social Studies Coaches football and basketball -- U, of Minnesota, B.S., M. Ed. -- Has served as recreational worker, sales- man, park and playground adminis- trator -- Was a swimming instructor in summer, l95O -- Did substitute teaching in Minneapolis. D. R. Wartinbee U. S. History, Social Studies Director of athletic ticket sales -- U. of Wis., B.M.g U. of Minn., M.A.g La Crosse Teachers College -- Previously taught music at Central -- Directed La Crosse Concert Band and edited La Crosse Labor Leader during summer, l95O. George M. Hetherington Math, Geography Dean of Boys -- Sponsors Assembly Committee, Halloween Party, S.T.C. -- University of Chicago, Ph.B.g Mar- quette University -- In summer of l95O studied psychology at Marquette U, -- Previously taught at Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

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William Baker Band, Biology Directs Concert Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Swing Band, and Pep Club, coaches tennis -- La Crosse S.T.C., B.E.g Northwestern U. -- Last summer attended work shop in music at La Crosse S.T.C. -- Also gave tennis and summer band instruction. Alvin Mikelson Music Directs Orchestra, Choir, Swing Choir, Girls' Chorus, Mixed Chorusg sponsors Nocturne, Pep Club -- Luther College, B.A.g U. of Wisconsin, Northwestern U.g La Crosse S.T.C. -- Has also taught math, science, Latin, and history. Cydell E. Swenson Library In charge of Library Round Table -- U. of Minnesota, B.S.g Western Re- serve U., B.L.S. -- ln summer, l95O, took library courses at Western Reserve in Cleveland and attended the meeting of the American Library Assoc. -- Has taught math. Doris Grosnick Art, Art Metal Supervises Art Club, Decorations -- Milwaukee S.T.C., B,S. -- Worked aS secretary for Electro Sound Co. in Milwaukee during summer, l95O -- Has also taught art in grades one through eight -- Has done bookkeep- ing and secretarial work. i l lf Fine Arts and Library Who said it's an art? Art I students say it's iust plain fun to write, pro- duce, and present a puppet show. ' While our .faculty attended the annual W.E.A. convention in Milwaukee, Central- ltes had an additional two-day holiday during each ofthe past four years. Our teachers were among the 14,000 meeting in the new arena in 1950. Page 16