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

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Mr. McLeod explains to Mr. Wildt, Mr. Hemauer, and Mr. Mitchell the operation of the radial drill press, which is used for very accurate drilling. Hands at ork The main purpose of an Industrial Arts course is to prepare students either for gainful employ- ment after graduation or for further study in some other field, such as engineering. Industrial arts courses offered at Central are mechanical drawing, machine and architectural drawing, machine wood- working, and machine shop. Driver Education, a required course for all tenth grade students, helps sophomores learn more about driving laws, road signs, physical fitness for driving, and prevention of automobile accidents. Mr. Walters and Mrs. Anderson decide on a typing problem for Mr. Oelke to type on a demonstration typewriter. 0686990899 12 Robert P. McLeod Machine Shop, Mechanical Drawing Supervises building during noon hour - Stout State College, B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Education - During past summer went on canoe trip through Canada and camped in Wisconsin - Favorite method of re- laxation is curling. Glenn R. Wildt Driver Education, Geography Manager of bookroom, baseball coach and assistant football coach - L.S.C., B.S. and M.S., U. of Wis- consin - During past summer was employed by La Crosse Park Department - Likes to read and to watch television. Richard J. Mitchell Mech., Mach., and Arch. Drawing Track coach - Plattville State College, B.S., Bradley University, M.S. - During past summer worked for the State Highway Department - Had student teach- ers in all classes this year - Enjoys watching television. Alfred J. Hemauer Woodworking and Drafting Supervises building during noon hour - Stout State College, B.S. and M.S. - Had student teachers - Worked in Material Handling Department at Trane Company during summer of l96l - Favorite method of relaxation is bowling. With modern civilization has come an increas- ing need for record-keeping and business corre- spondence. To fulfill this need, Central, like many other high schools, offers courses in typing, short- hand, stenography, bookkeeping, and consumer education. The skills gained in such a high school Commercial course are needed to secure this type of job, to teach in this field, or to take more work in college in other areas of business. Job opportuni- ties for those skilled in commerical techniques are numerous. The Business World L. R. Oelke Bookkeeping, Typing, Office Practice Supervisor of lunch lineg treasurer of High School Ac- tivities Funds - Whitewater S.C., B.E.g Central Mich- igan College of Education, U. of Wisconsin - Taught typing at Central last summer - Treasurer of La- Crosse Teachers' Credit Union. Mrs. Marion T. Anderson Stenography, Shorthand, Typing Director of Commercial Production -- University of Minnesota, B.S., Marquette University - During the summer of l96l traveled through the Northwestern states and Northern California - Is a native of Minnesota. Robert E. Anderson Typing, Office Practice, Consumer Education Adviser of Business Club and Hi Trib Business Staff, in charge of storeroom - Wisconsin State College at Whitewater, B.E. - Worked in the life insurance business last summer - Favorite method of relaxation, fishing.

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Charles K. Petrasek American Problems Adviser of Hi-Y and Senior Classy member of Assembly and Social Committee-L. S. C., B.S.g U. of Minn.g U. of Wis. - Attended Minn. Social Studies Conference spring, 196l - Enjoys canoeing, camping, and fishing. Lola Beitler Social Studies, U.S. History Adviser of Booster Club and director of school health clinic - University of Wisconsin, Ph.B., University of Minnesota - During the past summer took trip around Lake Superior, stayed at a cottage on Lake Tomahawk. Darold Duel King U.S. History Coaches football and advises LC Club - Winona State, B.S., U. of Wis., - Supervised the beaches and pools for La Crosse Recreation during 1961 - Officiated bas- ketball games throughout the state during winter months. Harold R. Wheelock Social Studies, U.S. History Advises Circle, Member of Assembly and Social Commit- tees - Carroll College, Ph.B.g U. of Iowa, M.A. - Member of Phi Delta Kappa, honor fraternity in educa- tion - Traveled to Rockies last summer - Likes sports and fishing. Mr. Petrasek, Miss Beitler, Mr. King, and Mr. Wheelock discuss the necessity for their social studies classes to keep up with changes in the globe. arrators of the Past The study of history is important to high school students so that they can understand the relationships and influences that contribute to the shaping of not only national -but also world events. Reaching this understanding is an aim of the four different history courses at Central High School. United States History, covering the time from the discovery of America to the present day, is required of all juniors. ln American Problems require of government. The course in World Affairs, an elec- tive, emphasizes the different people and places in relation to the world today. Modern History, an- government. The course in World Affairs, an elec- other elective, deals with the social, political, eco- nomic, and religious struggles that man has been e aged i-n since the time of recorded history. The 'gnificance of the study of history is emphasized b th act that each foreign exchange student the senigrgl the jor l nqgric Qdhlbls Q Q tral takes at least one course in history found in fhgkgk if I Pglcoqgpl-.jg I. ffdjli ng his year-long stay in America. .1 j I, J x f' , f , U ' . l' , jbllx' jxlx- kj r- T1 l a moment of leisure after school, Mr. Watinbee explains the JVSJJQ M If lxl 0'wor of the Wisconsin State Legislature to Mr. Voss and Mr. Schlicht. it ff ,fir J js ,N ,, D. Russe Wartinbglevx M r ff U.S. History, Social Studie ' Director of athletic ticket sales - U. of'Wis., B.M.g U. of Minn., M.A'.g L. S. C. - ls a member of the Wiscon- sin State Legislature - Directed La Crosse Concert Band during summer, 1961 -4- Enjoys watching football games on T.V. Howard R.'-Voss Modern' History, Guidance Coach of debate and tennis, Social Committee member -La Crosse S. C., B.S.: U. of Wis., M.S.-During sum- mer of l96l, studied Guidance at Milwaukee-Central P.T.A. Treasurer, 1961-62---Enjoys reading and sports. C. L. Schliglvt World Hisfory,- English, Speech Adviser of Stage Crew -- La Crosse State College, B.S. -- During past summer, built a patio and painted his house and garage - Graduated from Central - Favor- ite hobby is repairing and restoring antique autos. ,f I1

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Philip L. Gustafson Physical Education Assistant coach of basketball and track - University of Minnesota, B.S. -- Studied Educational Psychology and Physical Education at University of Minnesota during summer of l96l - Formerly taught at St. Peter, Minnesota - Enioys reading and athletics. Walter Babe Weigent Physical Education Athletic director and eauipment manager - University of Wisconsin, B.S., Marquette University - Super- vised the La Crosse Adult Recreation Program during summer, l96l - President of Badger State Sports- man's Club - Likes gardening, hunting and fishing. Mrs. Avis Lebiecki Home Nursing and Physical Education Adviser of Orchesis and Central Cheerleaders - La Crosse State College, B.S. - Was a recreation director at Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, during summer of l96l - Favorite methods of relaxation are swimming and dancing. Mrs. E. Evelyn Bradford Girls' Physical Education Adviser of Dolphins and Girls' Athletic Association -- Battle Creek College, B.S., Mankato Teachers College, Morningside College - During summer of l96l visited daughters in Livingston, Montana, and Spokane, Washington. ill Mr. Gustafson, Mr. Weigent, Mrs. Lebiecki, and Mrs. Bradford check over fitness tests to be given to all of their physical education students. Staying Fit and Playing Fair Central, which is the only high school in the county with a swimming pool, requires one day of swimming per week for all sophomores and juniors. Central's Physical Education program follows that of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The sophomore and iun- ior boys are trained in wrestling and tumbling. The senior boys play softball and touch football. ln tenth and eleventh grades, girls play various team games, while senior girls bowl, play badminton, and take courses in home nursing. Ex ressin Talents www P 8 N, ,l The Art, Music, and Home Economics depart- ments at Central offer each student a chance to develop his i-ndividual talents. Pupils with artistic talent are provided for in classes of painting and clay work. ln home economics courses, girls learn child care and good family relations as well as cooking, The music department offers almost every type of mu ic from classical to swing. The ,music groups are r' cl h , swing choir, girl ffa'ndl'boys' chorutsl! r i5gnd, concert ,fi swing b dh nd o st , in , E .fd 5-F ' ff f . L ,N A ll abr 'af - Y tl' w etoglm t' ' te 'e fnnsf .. fliff school ,, i s teach rs of the fi a e kerv Mrs. Ethyl C. Dahler fi I Und Home Economics A f ' ig! , 'l Y-Teen adviser - St. Olaf College, B.A., ifColum a1 I University, lowa State College + Member of A. .' . and chairman of Senior H.S. Home Economic rri ulum Committee - Enjoys cooking, knitti , an playing bridge. william w. sake, f l . Instrumental Music fc , Directs Concert, Marching, Pep and Swing Bands Orchestra, advises Nocturne - L.S.C., B.E., western University, University of Michigan - summer, 1961, coached tennis and directed b sm Senior Band - Graduate, of,,Central.,fV K, H, 'ff ' Henry N. Aronson ,Ml , ff!! if p l, , 1 Vocal Music, Algebra f 'fig I.,L W 'sl4 Advises Nocturne and Swing Choir'4+ Superior State College, B.S., Michigan State University, M.M. - Worked for telephone company during past summer - Directed Barbershop Chorus during winter - Favor- ite hobbies are hunting and fishing. Ralph B. Rydman Art Adviser to Art Club and supervisor of noon hour study hall - Winona State College, B.S. and M.S. - During the summer of l96l, some new equipment was added to his room - Favorite method of relaxation is playing the piano. 'I3