Columbus High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Columbus, WI)

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I Class of '36 in '97 Discarding the Junior-Senior banquet as an expensive and difficult affair, our class established a new precedent by entertaining the seniors at an informal dancing party, which was most successful. Although the purchasing of class rings was not stressed by either the faculty or students, several of our members did buy them. Starting out as freshmen with an enrollment of 65, our number gradually dwindled down until in the fall of 1935, it had dropped to 56. Margaret Lynott, Marion Fietz, Robert Youness, and Harlow Millard either had moved to other cities or had discontinued their high school education. For our fourth and last year in high school every class officer elected was a boy. They were: President, Stuart Koch, Vice President, Philip Stare, Secretary, John Pratt, Treasurer, Alvin lbisch. Because of the very able work Alvin had always done as treasurer, he was again elected. Miss Dohse served as our class advisor. As seniors, it was quite natural that we should be the leaders in extra-curricular activities, and we were in speedball, captain ball, basketball, volleyball, and extemporaneous speaking. Many of us found that, not only our outside activities, but our subjects were more enjoyable than in any other year. Because, perhaps, out studying habits had improved, we took a more vital interest in our courses, which in turn made our classes more stimulating and thought-provoking. , Besides the usual extra-curricular activities, many of us were on the Annual Staff or in the senior class play Dulcy, which was presented on April 94. On May 99, the Juniors gave us a party, much like the one we had given last year. The Baccalaureate services were held on Sunday, June 7. On the following Thursday the Com- mencement exercises were held in the new auditorium. We are proud of our individual and class records, and we know that we have benefited greatly by the association we have formed and the activities we have participated in, in Columbus High School.

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S Koch President P Stare, Vice President J. Pratt ecr tary A. lbisch, Treasurer M. Stowell, Student Council R. Foster Student Counc Qncfzwv-vz, rffffljafesfq 54'filo-40' , 25,4 Jfwfs HISTORY QF Tl-IE CLASS OF '36 Came that eventful day in September, 1932, when sixty-five bewildered eighth-grade graduates entered Columbus High School. The big day had arrived - we were freshmen! The First week or two in our new environment was a hectic one. From one end of the school to the other we wandered in an effort to find the classes in which we had enrolled. One of the most important events of the school year was the election of class officers: President, Philip Austin, Vice President, Margaret Lynott, Secretary, Mary Stowellf and Treasurer, Alvin lbisch, Our class advisor for that year was Miss Landaal. Student council representatives chosen in the spring were Gladys Dingee and Stuart Koch. At a class meeting early in October, we selected for our class colors blue and silver and our motto Winners never quit and quitters never win. The sophomores initiated us on the night of October 14, and we gave them a return party some time later. The boys' basketball team took third place in the class tourney. On September 7, 1933, we became sophomores and our enrollment was slightly smaller because Gladys Dingee, Jack l-lauser, and Bonita Cuensch did not return. After we became settled somewhat, we elected the following class officers: President, Mary Stowell, Vice President, Russell Foster, Secretary, l-larley Fritz, Treasurer, Alvin lbisch. Miss Coughlin served as our class advisor that year. This year we became the aggressors when we initiated the frosh on the night of October 13. ln inter- class basketball we placed first. For the first time, an interclass dramatic contest was held, our play placing third. As Barbara Bartley won first in the local declamatory contest, she represented the school at l-ioricon. A tragedy which marred the happiness of our school year was the death of Sidney Kuehl, caused by an automobile accident the day of the school picnic. Most of us found our Junior year the most enjoyable because we were now participating in so many interesting outside activities, such as basketball, football, baseball, oratory, debate, band, and orchestra. The class elections were watched with keen interest, and much speculating was clone as to who the various officers would be. After a close battle Charles Anderson emerged the victor and automatically became prom chairman. Philip Austin was Vice President, Julie Bleecker, Secretary, Alvin lbisch, Treasurer, and Russell Foster and Mary Stowell, student council representatives. Margaret Lynott and Julie Bleecker won first for their class and school in extemporaneous reading and took part in the district meet in l-loricon. Margaret also placed second in the interclass declamatory contest which helped our standing on the activities chart very much. Our girls have always been outstanding in athletics and proved their skill by carrying away top honors in speedball, basketball, baseball, soccer, and volley ball. Of course, the gala event of the year and the most eagerly anticipated was the annual junior prom held on May 31. lt had been hoped that we might be the first class to use the new gym for this festivity, but it was found to be impossible, so it was held in the park pavilion. Everyone who attended commented upon the unusual decorative scheme and proclaimed it to be the most attractive in many years. Charles Anderson, prom king, chose as his queen, Barbara Bartley. The music was fur- nished by Tom Temple and his orchestra. All in all, the prom was not only a social success, but a financial one as well.

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fha .. ,. 1'1.,.,-is-rf 'if' ii,-:1.clo,li,IJg,-04'-'I tlfwewil Q' we ' 'TL fPna.,-...-6-e- sy i.'?,C-, I CHARLES ANDERSON Give me a song I can sing. Basketball 1, Q, Band 1, Q, Football 1, Q, 3, 4, Glee Club Q, 3, Class President 4. PHILIP AUSTIN Give me a piece I can dance to. Basketball 1, Q, 3, 4, Class President 1, Class Vice President 4, Football 1, Q, 3, 4. BARBARA BARTLEY 1, y A fiuuis BLEECKER Give me a man l cawnytalk to-Q ','-' 4 , Debate,.4, Declarfnblory 9, GirLsl Athletics 1, Q, 3, 4,G,lqia.C'li1b1,IQ, Tackler Staff Q,3,4, I A I RUTH BUSCI-IKE Give me a stove I can cook on. 5 Girls' Athletics Q, 4, Glee Club Q, 3. ,Lrg X , :Lx ,' , Aj. . Q I, , S- t I A ,V ..-. ., -1 t . 4, .fd guy? JANE DANIELS Give me a farmer who likes my cooking. Girls' Athletics 3, 4, Tackler Stali 4. F. . L LFPJUX - JR 'QQ Qi FQSJJNQQXJ FRANCIS FAGAN Give me an audience I can entl'irall7'?'? Agriculture Judging team Q, 4, Basketball 3, 4, Debate 4, Extem. Speaking 4, Dra- matics Q, School Annual 4, Tackler Stall 4. K Q, . - , Dsfwg, Mg. cwmwvtw- 'iv L ARLEY FRITZ i s,,1 Give me some sweet-smelling hair tonic. Band 1, Q, 3, Basketball 1, Q, 3, Class Secretary Q, Football 1, Q, 3. is .Aj I 1 f 'fi , ,li , -jffflbfi A,,fg,f'f.,f' i -' J 'V-NN, fair IRENE HSASEY fl Give me 6 faithful ffiaaa Girls' Athletics 3, 4. , fl l sf- A ' 5-5 . ,. , 'M -.'e,f,ws , of , 4.4, L r , if . if 5 43.51 .1 'vfmi - If L A ., Ji -5. N. W 'I - , J '. Kg. li C' Give me a bicycle l can ride. Class Secretary 3, Glee Club 1, Q, Girls' Athletics 1, Q, 3, Extem. Reading 3, School Annual 4, Tackler lfditor 4, Tackler StaFl 1, Q, 3, 4. ALMA DAHER Give me a class that can hear me. RICHARD DYNES Give me a two hour working week. Agriculture Judging team 1. RUSSELL FOSTER Give me a shoe I can get into. Band 1, Q, 3, 4, Basketball 1, Q, Class Vice President Q, Football 1, Q, 3, 4, School Annual 4, Student Council 3, 4. GEORGE GAY Give me a height in proportion to my walk. I Agriculture Judging team 4. URBAN I-IATZINGER Give me an automatic blush control. Agriculture Judging team Q, Band 1, Q, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, Q, 3, 4, Orchestra 1, 9, 3, 4 I I 'iff rf I-if ' Q 5, I fs l iii 'fi I 'Auf ,, M is I iv' . C I . LDL ll i 1 'ii' , .1 .1 'firm V w i 'l , L - ' 'Q f ' f' , , , W, 4,7 C I