Darlington High School - Pekatonia Yearbook (Darlington, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1951 volume:

£Hekatoni'k a 951 In previous years it has been the custom to write a foreword to our Peka- tonika. That usually turned out to be several hurriedly-written lines, only slight- ly revised in form from the forewords used in former years. This year we are going to omit the foreword, and instead introduce our mascot, the redbird. You have heard of his achievements in athletics, you have seen him pictured on T shirts and scarves, and you know that our school paper is named for him. Here he is now to guide you through our 1951 Pekatonika. Jeanette DuVal and Barbara Eastwood, Co-editors Our Redbird Marietta Jacobson The girl who drew him Dedication George W. Martin f To Mr. George W. Martin, in recognition of twenty-seven years of service on the board of education of our school, we dedicate this 1951 Pekatonika. Mr. Martin, a banker, has served as president of the board many years. He has the distinction of being a 33rd degreeMason, an honor achieved by very few. We wish Mr. Martin every success and many more years of service on our school board. cJUrntnishahori Students: Never before in our history has the chal- lenge to our democratic way of life been so great; and never before has there been such a need for sound leadership as exists in the world today. It has long been re- cognized that good leaders are developed as a result of adequate educational pro- grams in our schools. In view of that fact, the citizens of your community have pro- vided you with excellent facilities for your training with the expectation that they will be rewarded for their investment. Are you making the most of the oppor- tunities that are being provided for you, or are you marking time expecting good for- tune to smile on you without effort? Re- wards come only to those who make the most of their opportunities. Therein lies the answer to the challenge confronting all freedom-loving people today. T. M. Nelson Superintendent of Schools BBoa d of Education Other members of the board are: Top row: Mrs. Bernice Howery, Mr. Paul Lee, Mrs. Helen Hast- ert. Lower row: Mr. Elmer Vir- tue, Mr. Joe Procter, Dr. L. E. FitzGerald. — 5 — HAZEL BENEDICT B.S. Univ. of Nebraska; Typewriting, shorthand, and junior business. Se- nior Class Advisor, Pe- katonika Staff Advisor, Pep Club Advisor, Com- mencement Activities. RICHARD DAVIES B.S. Univ. of Wisconsin; Physical Education, Citi- zenship, Geography. Ju- nior Class Advisor, Acti- vity Administration. MARGUERITE CONNELLY B.A. Univ. of Wisconsin; English and Latin, Fresh- man Class Advisor, Red- bird Staff Advisor, Dra- matics. MARY FIELD B.A. Mount Mary College. English and grade music, Sophomore Class Advisor , Faculty Social Committee, Pekatonika staff. Music, Oatory, Library. HARRY GIBBS B.S. River Falls State Teachers. Mathmatics, Athletics, Sophomore Class Advisor, Activity Administration. — 6 — HELEN COLLINS B.A. Univ. of Wisconsin. English and Forensics, Freshman Class Advisor, Commencement Activities LESTER DYKMAN B.S. Platteville State Teachers. Biology and Social Science. Freshman Class Advisor; Activity Administration. JOHN MC NETT B.S. Agriculture, Platte- ville State Teachers; Ag- riculture, Senior Class Advisor, Activity Admini- stration, F.F.A. Club Advisor. FIDELIS NELSON Office Secretary CAROLYN STEVENSON B.S. Univ. of Wisconsin; Home Economics, Physi- cal Education, Junior Class Advisor, F.H.A. Advisor. GEORGE STEVENSON M.A. Univ. of Iowa, B.E. Platteville State Teach- ers, History, Senior Class Advisor, Activity Ad- ministration, Pekatonika Staff Advisor, Athletics. OTTO RUF B.S. Platteville State Teachers; Science, Ath- letics, Junior Class Ad- visor, Activity Admini- stration. ROBERT WOOD B.S. Oskosh State Teach- ers and Chicago Musical College. Music, Band, Choruses, Redbird Staff Advisor, Parents1 Music Club. — 7 — Francis Crist and Ray Schwartz Custodians uuiuui uu n The Halls They Keep Clean A New Dress Tumble The Noon Stag Line — 8 — Phy. Ed. Mixed Chorus Stage Setting Library Shop Freshman Study Hall Typing Ag. IOOL ewols Class Office Gilbert Goetz . . . .President Donald Baldwin . . .Vice President Margie Moore......Secretary-Treasurer Bernadette Me Dermott . .Social Repre- sentative All the Seniors can relax. We made it! It took us four long years of fun and struggle but we’re here. We’re going to take along a great deal of book knowledge from D. H. S. and a lot of memories. This will be our last chance as a class to boast and do some recollecting so here goes. We came in as a timid group of Freshies, but we caught on fast. We did our best of work and became the slaving Sophomores. That was the year we started shining. The Sopho- more Shuffle was a hard time dance, the first in Darlington, and was it fun! After making money enough to carry us through, we came to the glorious year of Juniors. Billy Parkin- son and Rosie Oechslin reigned as king and queen over the Red Sails in the Sunset” prom. Then, before we knew it, we were Seniors. Our Senior year brought the class play, The Inner Willy”, which came off nicely under Miss Connelly’s direction. In our four years we contributed to the extra-curricular activities. We had such ath- letes as Gibby, Skip, Grimme, Nethery, Johnson, and Hollenstein to mention oftly a few. Margie, Rosie Lange, and Joyce were active in forensics while many others contributed much to the band’s success. Rosie Lange, Rosie Oechslin, and Margie Moore were three of the cheerleaders. JOYCE ALM My maiden name I'll not keep long. Future Homemakers 1,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 1. IVAN LEE ANDREWS A little lad he might be, but that’s misleading we agree. Football 2,3; Future Far- mers 1,2,3,4. DWAINE ARNSME1ER Out of little towns come great people.’’ Future Farmers 1,2,3,4. KEITH AYER Is love enough? Future Farmers 1,2,3,4. DONALD BALDWIN SKIP Blonde or brunette — it makes no difference. Class Vice-president 2,4; Class Secy. 3; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Letter- men s Club 2,3,4; Band 1 � 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3; Prom Attendant 3; Badger Boy's State 3. ELIZABETH BLAINE BETTY” Better to be small than to be large and cast a shadow. Future Homemakers 1,2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Dramatics and Foren- sics 2. WILLIAM BORDELEAU BILL” What did I do wrong now. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men's Club 4. PHILIP BOYLE FLIP” Why buy paper when my neighbor has plenty? Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2; Lettermen's Club 4. BARBARA B. BRYSON Full of fun; mischief, too, doing things she shouldn’t do. Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 2; Band Vice-president 4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; State Band Tournaipent 2; Chorus President 2. RUTH CARY She is sincere in her work and striving for a definite goal. Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. II MARGARET CAVANAUGH Those dimples have won her a fair heart. Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Future Homemakers 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Prom Attendant 3; Phy-Ed. Se- retary 4. ARNOLD CHAMBERS His arguments never cease. Football 2,3; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Chorus 1; Dramatics and Forensics 1; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4. MICHAEL DAVIS MIKE” Just give me time — Til get there! 9 Football 2,3« MARY JEANETTE DUVAL Tall and willowy am I. Future Homemakers 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; An- nual Co-Editor 4. JEROME ECKMAN JERRY” If Tm not first, don t want to go at all. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 2; News- paper Staff 3,4. LAWRENCE ENGELS BUTCH” ” ’ be famous someday, just wait and see.” Class Vice-president 1; Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4. CLARA FREY Dark or light, short or tall, she loves them all. Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4. GILBERT GOETZ GIB” Trust me, but look out for yourself. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2.3,4; Class Presi- dent 2,4; Football Co- Captain 4; Prom Atten- dant 3; Dramatics and Forensics 2 DONALD GRIMME Like a magnet, he has the power of attraction. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Vice-president 3; Future Farmers Presi- dent 4; Football Co- Captain 4. VIRGINIA HARDYMAN A girl with a heart and smile. Future Homemakers 1,4; Pep Club 2,3,4. 12 JOE HASTERT Will these girls never let me be?11 Football 2,3 4; Basket- ball 2; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. GEORGE HOLLENSTEIN Can school run without me next year? Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 3� 4; Chorus 3; Prom Attendant 3. LAWRENCE HOWE LARRY” Fun, lead me to it! Football 2,3; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4. JOHN JOHNSON JACKIE” I believe in going steady, Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Class Vice- president 3; Prom Atten- ant 3. GRACE ANN LANCASTER His absence makes her heart grow fonder, Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 4; F.H.A. His- torian 4. JOHN LANCASTER Two wheels take me around corners, Football 2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 3,4; F.F.A. Treasurer 4. RUSSELL LANCASTER Let tomorrow take care of itself, let's have a good time today, Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4. ROSIE LANGE I'm not very tall, but it's better than not being here at all. Class Vice-president 2; Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Phy-Ed. Secretary 1; Phy-Ed. President 4; F. H.A. Vice-president 4; Homecoming Queen 4. MARY DARLENE LONG Silence is only school deep. Pep Club2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Dramatics and For- ensics 2. MARILYN E. LORING Ye Gads, I know I'm in love; but with whom? Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3; News- paper Staff 3; Phy-Ed. Chairman 2. 13 — DAN MC ALOON A born executive, Football 2,3,4; Base- ball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3; Dramatics and Forensics 1,3,4. BERNADETTE MC DERMOTT People have called her shy, but that doesn t mean a thing,” Class Social Represen- tative 4; Future Home- makers 1,2,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3; Dramatics and Forensics 1,2,3; F.H. A. Treasurer 3; F.H.A. Hostess 4; Homecoming Attendant 1. MARY MCGINNIS Happy go lucky, swift and carefree, nothing there is that bothers her. Class Treasurer 3; Fu- ture Homemakers 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Newspaper Staff 4; Prom Attendant 3; Home- coming Attendant 4; F.H. A. President 4; Pep Club Secretary 4. ELAINE MCKILLIP A kind heart and a pleasant way, PepClub 2,3,4; Chorus 1. MARGIE M. MOORE Three words tell all: brains, ability and am- bition, Class Secretary-Treas- urer 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Drama- tics and Forensics 1,2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 2, 4; Co-Editor Paper Staff 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Drum Majorette 3; Twirl- ing 1,2,3,4; State Band Tournament 1,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. PHYLLIS NELSON School? I should come more often, Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. MARVIN NETHERY Always around where mischief s afoot, Football 2,3,4; Basket' ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; F uture F ar mers 1,2,3,4. GEORGE W. NEVELS r Gee, I was up til 9:30 last night, Football 2; Future Far- mers 1,2,3,4. ROSEMARY OECHSLIN We ll miss our Swiss. Prom Queen 3; Pep Clu: 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; An nual Staff 3,4; Cheer leader 2,3,4; Phy-Ed Chairman 1; Pep Club Secretary 2; Pep Club Treasurer 4. DONNA JEAN PARKINSON She furnishes business to the post office, Class Secretary-Treas urer 2; Class Social Representative 3; Future Homemakers 1,4; Pef Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. Trei surer 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 Dramatics and Forensics 2; Phy-Ed. Officer 1,3 4; Homecoming attend ant 2; Annual Staff 3,4 Newspaper Staff 3,4; D A.R. award 4. 14 — WILLIAM PARKINSON Full of Irish fun and mischief. Class President 1,3; Football 2; Prom King 3- ROBERT RAY Some think that school was made for fun and frolic. I do! Football 2,3,4; Basket ball 4; Baseball 4; Let- termen’s Club 4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 3. PAULINE REICHLING Her true soul is hidden from our sight.” Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1. PATTY ANN RIELLY ' wish I could blush from the neck down. Future Homemakers 1,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Dramatics and Forensics 2; Newspaper Staff 2,4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Pep Club Treasurer 3; Pep Club Vice-president 4; Phy-Ed President 4. WALTER SCHWARTZ, JR. Quiet in nature. PAULINE SIEGENTHALER A happy go lucky girl who is always ready for a good time. Class Social Rep. 1; Fu- ture Homemakers 2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Phy-Ed. Officer. JOYCE ANNETTE SKATTUM You can trust her in the dark. Ha-Ha! Class Social Rep. 2; Fu' ture homemakers 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 1,2,3,4; Prom Attendant 3; Pep Club President 4; Pep Club Secretary 3. HELEN MARIE SOWLS A girl of few words, but who is friendly to everyone. Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1. RUTH STUCKI If you want your work done well, do it your- self. Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1; News- paper Staff 4. RICHARD TASCHEK He is the quiet, retiring kind who does not often speak his mind. Basketball 3,4; Base- ball 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. — 15 — DONALD TEASDALE Work fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 3,4; News- paper Staff 3,4; State Tournament 3« JOHN TEASDALE In class a quiet boy is he. but when he's: out surprised you’d be. OWEN THOMPSON A dashing young fel- low. Football 2,3; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM WIEGEL Earnest and steadfast but never too busy to help others. Band 3,4. ELIZABETH ZENZ Mighty sweet and mighty wise. Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Prom Attendant 3; F.H. A. Historian 1; Phy-Ed. Representative 1. 1950 Prom — Red Sails in the Sunset -unions CL, Office„ Barbara Eastwood, Secretary Don Martens, Vice-president Anna Armstrong, Social Representative Dean Davis, President Nancy Parkinson, Treasurer After a long and hard struggle we’ve finally reached the goal of juniors. When the year began, we were a class of seventy-three strong. During the year we lost one and gained three, leaving an enrollment of seventy-'fiye. We juniors did our bit to make the football season a successful and happy one, with Rowe, Wilson, Martens, Venden, Hirsbrunner, Mills, Anderson, Davis, Ruf, Salathe, Bredeson, and many others helping to win the ’50 championship. Then came the main event of our junior year. The Junior Prom which was held on the night of April 13. The decorations carried out the theme, Far Away Places.” Our king, Dean Davis, and his chosen queen, Anna Armstrong, led the grand march. An enjoyable time was had byall as they danced to the music of Searle Pickett’s orchestra. Next year, as seniors, we hope to do bigger and better things to end our high school career. — 17 — 3 unions Third Row — Darrell Robbins, Robert Parkinson, Lyle Schwartz, Loren Rogers, Don Conroy, Don Venden. Second Row — Joe Hudson, David Johnson, Fred Ruf, Jack Erickson, Vernon Hoeper, Joe Long. First Row - Geraldine Frontz, Naomi Chapman, Meridith Chambers, Avis McMannes, Nancy Parkinson. — 18 — Third Row — Darrell Andreoni, Gerald Olson, LeRoy Peterson, Paul Wilson, Lee Gilbertson, Don Bredeson. Second Row — Shirley Rielly, Libby Siegenthaler, Barbara Eastwood, Valda Tagatz, Helen Gross. First Row — Ralph Helm, Rita Buschor, Margaret Hendrickson, Marian Hirsbrunner, Leon Thompson. £ uritote Third Row - John Tuescher, Roger Lee, Robert Anderson, Don Martens, Dick Quinn, Darry Nelson. Second Row — Mary Doyle, Beverly Roseleip,Caryl Teasdale, Betty Ruf, Anne Schwartz, Phyl- lis Flescher. First Row - Betty Tregoning, Gail Renshaw, Mildred Garvey, Thurley Rowe, Virginia Andrews. Third Row — Richard Boatman, Dean Davis, James Mill, Ambrose Runde, Dick Rowe, Charles Westerman. Second Row — Roger Pickett, Robert Ostby, Ernest Salathe, Don Bennett, Gerald Figi, Francis Murray. First Row - Mildred Holland, Patricia Meylor, Jane Fitzsimons, Anna Armstrong, Shirley Han- son, Ruth McFarland. — 19 — 1. Gee! Freddie! 2. Basketball Star 3. Four Musketeers 4. Little Johnnie T. 5. Muscle Man 6. Friends 7. Margaret 8. Out on the farm 9. Sweet 10. Hard at Work 11. Ruth and kittens 12. Great Pose 13. Pauline 14. Cutie 15. Anne 16. Betty and Doll 17. Nice Bike 18. Thurley 19. Brother!!! 20. Juniors not on class pictures: Bill Cullen, George Hirs- brunner, Tom Flood, Nancy Hoxsey, Margie Hughes, Al- berta Peterson, Marietta Ja- cobson. — 20 — Sopkorno’ies Class Officets Fred Nyffenegger; Vice-President Robert Loken; Social Representative Alfred Mathys; President Karen Greenfield; Secretary, Treasurer It seems like only yesterday that we were green little freshmen, and here we are now at the end of our Sophomore year and about to become upperclassmen. If we were good last year, we were much better this year. Just ask any Sopho- more; he’ll tell you so! We started out in September by electing class officers: Alfred Mathys-Presi- dent; Fritz Nyffenegger-Vice President; Karen Greenfield-Secretary, Treasurer; Bob Loken-Social Reoresentative. Many of our boys entered in sports. Seven received letter sweaters. Billy Me Connell was the shining athlete” of our class but we must not overlook Geyer, Skattum, Fink and many other good ones. When the homecoming rolled around, Karen Greenfield was the Sophomore attendant. Jeanie McFarland and Sheila FitzGerald were our two vivacious cheerleaders. During the basketball season, McConnell and Fink starred on the A team, while the B team was composed mainly of Sophomores, each playing outstandingly. Not only are the Sophomores sport minded, but they have contributed greatly to other activities such as, chorus, band, forensics, F.H.A. and F.F.A., the news- paper and the annual. When it comes to brains, the Sophomores also shine, as many have been on the honor roll every six weeks. We were social minded too. In order to make some money for our different obli- gations, we held the Sophomore Shuffle. The music was furnished by Wes Moe and his orchestra. Everyone had a good time, although it wasn’t a dance that will be remembered in history. We hope that in the two years we will be able to surpass the fine record we have already made, and be a credit to Darlington High School. 21 Sop Second Row - George Mulcahy, Eunice Tagatz, Doris Meier, Margaret Stucki, Mary Jane Stuhl, Richard Mosley. First Row - Lonna Martin, Marjorie Monson, Loretta Holland, Ann Wilson, Carol Jean McGuire, June Rogers. Top Row — Gerald Stauffacher, Jerry Johnson, Alfred Mathys, Jack Richards, Phillip Skattum, Fred Nyffenegger. Second Row — Clinton Halvorson, Jean McFarland, Janet Tregoning, Janis Ward, Marcene Smith. First Row — Michael O’Brien, Eleanor Pickett, Jean McDermott, Rose Marie Meier, Mary Jo Proctor, William Rooney. — 22 — Top Row - Robert Geyer, Richard Leahy, Laverne Gille, Francis Acherman, Fred Fink, Spencer Benedict. Second Row - John Joe Fink, Beth Hocking, Fern Benson, Joyce Howe, Robert Loken. First Row — Darlene Helm, Marian Davis, Alta Harrison, Betty Garrison, Shirley Hirs- brunner, Jean Armstrong. Top Row — Clifford Burgess, Robert Howard, Donald Arnsmeier, David Chambers, Jo- seph Cunningham. Second Row — Paul Badertscher, Joanne Cavanaugh, Barbara Bordeleau, Sheila Fitz- Gerald, Joyce Cary, Rose Marifc Frey. First Row — Joyce Fieh, Lorraine Lancaster, Shirley Douglas, Carol Johnson, Peter Hastert. — 23 — 1. At that factory 2. Mr. or Miss Riley 3. Truman Van 4. Basil 5. Who’s hiding 6. Delivering news 7. Happy go lucky 8. Maxine 9. Dick and dog 10. Big friends 11. Hula girls. 1 2. W hen I was in grade school 13. Smile pretty 14. The Gang 15. Celebration 16. Bashful Bob 17. Hard up 18. Marie 19. Cute 20. Sophomores not in class picture: Barbara Hughes, Karen Greenfield, Ellen Me Aloon, Kathleen Staver, Mary Flood, Richard Ward. — 24 — leshmeii Class O Jean Rielly; Social Representative Charles McGuire; Secretary-Tn-dsurer Francis Lancaster; Vice President Gerald Smith; President On September 5, 1950, the class of 1954 assembled in Darlington High School. Sixty- four members came from the local elementary, parochial, and rural schools of the area. As we did not have our mamas with us to show us where to go, we wandered hither and thither about the halls. The upper classmen did nothing to relieve our fears and bewilder- ment. In fact, they added fears to our already troubled minds. Freshmen initiation was not long delayed. We were ordered to appear at school on Fri- day, September 15, in costumes too weird to be properly described. For pictorial evidence, see page 28. We marched into the gym at eight o’clock that night. We started the party with a ballet lesson, followed by hair dressing,a fashion show, a display of physical edu- cation skill, and other things which required a great deal of talent. We were then treated to refreshments and encouraged to dance. Every one left the party happy that the initia- tion ordeal was over and we were finally full-fledged members of Darlington High School. Soon we held a class meeting to elect officers. These were President, Gerald Smith; Vice-president, Francis Lancaster,. Secretary-Treasurer, Charles McGuire; and Social Representative, Jean Rielly. To raise money for our part of the athletic fund and other expenses, we sold magazines. Francis Lancaster had the highest sales. Most all of the class members sold enough to win prizes. Our members took part in activities. Joe Beardsley, Thea Lee, and Jean Rielly were appointed to the staff of the school newspaper. Thea Lee, David Thompson, and Basil Eastwood became members of the annual staff. Joe Beardsley and Walter Taschek enter- ed forensic work. We had 15 members in F'uture Homemakers of America,16 members in Future Farmers of America; 16 in band and many in basketball. — 25 — Top Row — Charles McGuire, John McComish, Paul Edge, Joe Beardsley, James McCarten, David Kelly. Second Row — LeRoy Johnson, Ervin Hoeper, Imelda McGowan, Margaret McGin- nis, Shirley Boyle, Francis Lancaster. First Row -Thomas Long, Mary Ellen Blaine, Pat Howery, Charlene Goebel, Louis Badertscher. Top Row — Robert Siegenthaler, Harold Williams, Tom Martin, Robert Rogers, Richard Reichling. Second Row - Don Stott, Donald Sperry, David Thompson, Marie Thomas, Wilfred Merriam, Bob O’Brien. First Row - Donna Nevels, Virginia Meylor, Marabelle Olson, Nancy Shockley, Betty Pickett. Inset — Wayne Fenner. — 26 — men Top Row — Thomas Lancaster, Bob Cullen, Basil Eastwood, Eugene Gross, Bill Graham. Second Row — Dorothy Baumgartner, Eileen Hocking, Thea Jane Lee, John Blaine, Jim Hastert. First Row — Gerald Glendenning, Stanley Cullen, Dick Fox, Shirley Gross, Nancy Miller, Sara McKillip. Top Row — Mansell Taylor, Walter Taschek, Morris Smith, Robert Prine. Second Row — Lyle Martin, Gerald Smith, Karl Rogers, Loren Riley, Donald Sauer, Patrick Murray. First Row — Darlene Terpstra, Joan Virtue, Mary Rielly, Jean Rielly, Karen Terrill, Maxine Mosley. — 27 — — 82 — ■ 1. A Thinner Ruf 2. Pep Meeting 3-6Phy-Ed Classes in Action 7. Lunch time 8. More Pep 9. Gotta keep those Kids Warm 10. Senior Lockers — 29 — Wilson, Martens, McConnell, Venden, Rowe, Hirsbrunner, Mill, Fink, Geyer, Goetz, Anderson, Baldwin, Richards, Nelson, Davis, Ruf, Skattum, Nethery, Engels, Hastert Johnson, Hollenstein, McAloon, Gille, Salathe, Bredeson, Grimme. Third Row Second Row First Row amps Third Row Coach Martens, Ray, Conroy, Bordeleau, Milestone, Burgess, Leahy, Mulcahy, O’Neill, Chambers, Coach Stevenson, Coach Ruf. Second Row Manager Boatman, Westerman, Halvorson, Mosley, Johnson, Peter- son, Figi, Hoeper, Murray, Nyffenegger, Erickson. First Row Manager Ostby, Mathys, Stauffacher, Fink, Olson Helm, Bennett, Ward, Long, Sauer, Benedict, Manager Hudson. 1. Gib’s around end . .. . 2. ... and in the clear. 3. Pile up. 4. Venden snares one . 5. Goetz is at it again. 6. Up and after one. 7. Someone’s chasing Billy again. This season ran our string of games without defeat to seventeen. In winning the champion- ship, we retained the Dave Shreiner Memorial trophy for the second straight year. Gilbert Goetz, our leading pointmaker tied for the league scoring title. It’s been a great year and the coaches and squad deserve a lot of credit. 32 — DARLINGTON 20 MONROE 6 Darlington served notice of its power to the rest of the conference by defeating a strong Mon- roe team by a decisive margin. Monroe later went on to win the Southern 10 conference champion- ship. Gib” Goetz scored 14 points and Dean Davis tallied 6. DARLINGTON 7 DODGEVILLE 0 Skip Baldwin’s last quarter pass to Goetz enabled the Redbirds to win a close decision over Dodgeville. Goetz converted the extra point. Dodge ville countered with a 60-yard march in the last minutes that fell short on the 9 yard line. This first conference win gave us a good start toward our second consecutive conference title. DARLINGTON 27 CUBA CITY 0 After two successive fumbles inside Cuba’s 20 yard line, Darlington finally broke into the scoring column on Goetz’s two-yard plunge. Gib” later scored two other touchdowns, one on the second half kiskoff. Sophomore fullback, Bill McConnell, sprinted around left end for the final tally. DARLINGTON 43 FENNIMORE 0 Darlington remained tied with Platteville for the league lead by walloping Fennimore by a lopsided score. Gib” Goetz started us off with a bang by running our first offensive play 65 yards for a touchdown. Goetz later scored two more tallies. George Hollenstein, Joe Hasten, Phil Skattum, and Bob Geyer, each added 6 points. Everyone saw action in this game. DARLINGTON 7 LANCASTER 7 Before a huge homecoming crowd Darlington and Lancaster fought to a deadlock. After a scoreless half Skip Baldwin climaxed a 50-yard drive by sneaking over from the one-yard line. Goetz converted. Late in the 4th quarter Lancaster became the first conference team to score on us, when Jim Hatch crossed the goal line from three yards out. Hatch added the tying extra point. DARLINGTON 42 BOSCOBEL 0 Led by the exceptional line play of Don Grimme and the scoring of Gilbert Goetz, Darlington returned to the win column by defeating Boscobel’s Bulldogs. Goetz scored three touchdowns, one on a 95-yard pass interception return. Baldwin scored the other touchdown on a three-yard bootleg play. DARLINGTON 42 PRAIRIE 13 Darlington traveled to Prairie for a night game and came out on top in a free scoring battle. Goetz led the scoring parade with 22 points. Bill McConnell scored 12 and Harvey Sauer scored 6. The Redbirds piled up 534 yards to 130 for the Prairie Dogs. Prairie du Chien was the first team to score two touchdowns on Darlington in two years. DARLINGTON 7 MINERAL POINT 0 Vte retained the Collins trophy by downing a scrappy Point eleven in the annual November classic. Gib” Goetz sloshed through the rain and mud for Darlington’s game winning touch- down. Goetz also added the extra point. — 33 — basketball Squad Top Row — Richard Taschek, Jack O’Neill, Gilbert Goetz, Jack Johnson, Marvin Nethery, Robert Anderson First Row — William Bordeleau, Don Martens, Jerry Eckman, Fred Fink, Richard Quinn, William McConnell, Donald Baldwin, Darry Nelson. Scopes 1950-51 Season Darlington 24 Dodgeville 52 Darlington 32 Cuba City 34 Darlington 43 Fennimore 56 Darlington 46 Lancaster 72 Darlington 35 Boscobel 48 Darlington 37 Prairie du Chien 48 Darlington 46 Mineral Point 43 Darlington 40 Dodgeville 44 Darlingtoh 57 Cuba City 38 Darlington 28 Fennimore 71 Darlington 59 Lancaster 65 Darlington 58 Boscobel 70 Darlington 47 Mineral Point 51 Darlington 65 Prairie du Chien 41 Tournament Elimination Game Darlington 51 Mineral Point 55 — 34 — basketball SB Squad Top Row — Glendenning, Sperry, Martin, O’Brien, Taylor, Taschek. Third Row - Beardsley, Cullen, Acherman, McCarten, Smith, Martin, Cullen. Second Row - Rooney, Cunningham, Stauffacher, Hasten, Reichling, Siegentha- ler, Loken, Benedict. Bottom Row - Fink, Nyffenegger, Mathys, Milestone, Skattum, Mosley, Gille, Geyer. 35 — Third Row — Dean Davis, Darrell Andreoni, Jack Johnson, Robert Loken, Phil Skattum. Second Row - Robert Anderson, Don Martens, Dick Rowe, Don Venden, Dick Quinn, Paul Wilson. First Row — Russell Lancaster, Don Grimme, Phil Boyle, Gilbert Goetz, Fred Fink, Ernest Salathe. Third Row — George Hirsbrunner, Fred Ruf, Don Bredeson, Marvin Nethery, Joe Hastert, John Lancaster. Second Row — Donald Baldwin, Bill Bordeleau, Jerry Eckman, Bill McConnell, Dan McAloon, Robert Geyer. First Row — Richard Boatman, James Mill, Robert Ray, Larry Engels, George Hollenstein, Harvey Sauer. — 36 — baseball 195° Season Third Row Second Row First Row Manager Lee, Helm, Olson, Nelson, Wilson, Tuescher, Ruf, Hud- son, Manager Sleep. — Stephenson, Taschek, Doyle, J. Rowe, Bredeson, Nethery, Mana- ger Bordeleau. - Hastert, Quinn, Baldwin, Lancaster, O’Brien, Eckman, D. Rowe, Andreoni. — 37 — S ylarnid First Row — Shirley Hanson, Rita Buschor, Anna Armstrong, Margaret Cavanaugh. Second Row — Donna Parkinson, Margaret Hendrickson, Fatty Rielly. Top —Rosie Lange Shy. a Office First Row —Rosie Lange, Don- na Parkinson. Second Row — Rita Buschor, Margaret Hendrickson, Margaret Cavanaugh, Shirley Hanson, Pat- ty Rielly, Anna Armstrong. -3«- Bfearn Cheedeadt e s Meridith Chambers Shirley Gross Patsy Howery — 39 — Hard-working members of the pep club sell candy, pop, and sandwiches at our football games. With the money they buy the cheerleaders outfits and provide the refreshments for the fresh- men initiation party. They support the team with their cheering and build up pep to back the athletic teams. tee Is President Joyce Skattum, Vice President Pat- ty Rielly, Secretary Mary McGinnis, Treasurer Rosie Oechslin. Sento is Third Row —Mary McGinnis, Jeanette Duval, Joyce Aim. Second Row — Pauline Siegen- thaler, Joyce Skattum, Margie Moore, Barbara Bryson. First Row - Grace Lancaster, Bernadette McDermott, Donna Parkinson, Rosie Lange, Patty Rielly. Third Row — Helen Sowls, Mari- lyn Loring, Betsy Zenz, Clara Frey. Second Row — fhyllis Nelson, Ruth Stucki, Rosie Oechslin, Darlene Long, Elaine McKillip. First Row — Virginia Hardyman, Margaret Cavanaugh. Ruth Cary, Betty Blaine, Pauline Reichling. — 40 Si unions Third Row — Shirley Hanson, Helen Gross, Ruth Ellen Me Farland, Valda Tagatz, Mildred Garvey. Second Row — Libby Siegentha- ler, Naomi Chapman, Mildred Holland, Marian Hirsbrunner. First Row — Shirley Rielly, Me- ridith Chambers, Geraldine Frontz, Jane Fitzsimons. Third Row — Beverly Roseleip, Caryl Teasdale, Anne Schwartz, Betty Ruf, Barbara Eastwood, Anna Armstrong. Second Row — Phyllis Flescher, Mary Doyle, Patricia Meylor, Gail Renshaw, Thurley Rowe, First Row — Avis McMannes, Nancy Parkinson, Virginia An- drews, Betty Tregoning, Rita Buschor, Margaret Hendrickson. kSoplionioles Third Row — Fern Benson, Shir- ley Douglas, Joanne Cavanaugh, Eunice Tagatz, Darlene Helm. Second Row — Marian Davis, Loretta Holland, Margaret Stucki, Joyce Cary, Shirley Hirsbrunner, June Rogers. First Row — Alta Harrison, Lon- na Martin, Eleanor Pickett, Betty Garrison, Beth Hocking. Fourth Row — Marcene Smith, Janis Ward, Janet Tregoning, Mary Jo Procter, Jean McDer- mott. Third Row — Doris Meier, Lor- raine Lancaster, Ann Wilson, Mary Jane Stuhl, Carol Jean Me Guire, Rosie Frey. Second Row — Carol Johnson, Rose Marie Meier, Sheila Fitz Gerald, Jeanie Armstrong, Joyce Fieh First Row — Barbara Bordeleau, Jeanie McFarland, Joyce Howe, Margie Monson. — 41 — Catule Mnie’is SENIORS Top Row — Mr. McNett, John Lancaster, Keith Ayer, Arnold Chambers, Dwaine Arnsmeier, William Nevels. Front Row — Larry Howe, Robert Ray, Ivan Andrews, Donald Grimme, Marvin Nethery, Owen Thompson. JUNIORS Top Row — Donald Bredeson, Francis Murray, George Hirs- brunner, Charles Westerman, Richard Rowe, Donald Venden. Second Row — Paul Wilson, Dean Davis, LeRoy Peterson, Vernon Hoeper. Front Row — James Mill, David Johnson, Ernest Salathe, Don- ald Bennett, Jack Erickson, Richard Boatman. Studying agricultural problems and learning the skills needed for profitable farming is one of the most practical phases of a rural boy’s education. Our school offers a four-year course in agriculture. The boys apply theory to projects they carry out on their parents’ farms. Future Farmers of America is an organization of boys who are working to promote bet- ter methods of farming and the raising of better quality livestock, to encourage the boys to earn their own spending money, and provide a recreational program. — 42 — tutule Falvnete of Jlnielica DARLINGTON CHAPTER Top Row — Ambrose Runde, Da- vid Chambers, Fred Fink. Second Row - Alfred Mathys, George Mulcahy, Richard Ward, Richard Leahy, Paul Raymond. Front Row - Paul Badertscher, Robert Loken, Clinton Halvor- son, Gerald Stauffacher, John Joe Fink, Michael O’Brien. FRESHMEN Top Row — Richard Reichling, Charles McGuire, Paul Edge, David Thompson. Second Row — Loren Riley, Da- vid Kelly, John McComish, Ha- rold Williams, Robert Siegentha- ler. Front Row — Patrick Murray, Gerald Smith, Wilfred Merriam, Ervin Hoeper, Louis Badertscher, Francis Lancaster. fSanci SSsonnel Cornets — Skip Baldwin, Don Teasdale, Fred Ruf, Bill McConnell, Ralph Helm, Jim Hastert, Don Stott, Gerald Stauffacher, Bill Rooney, Basil Eastwood, Wayne Milestone, Gerald Figi, Mansell Taylor. French Horns — Barbara Eastwood, Betsy Zenz, Janet Tregoning, Ruth Stucki, Libby Siegenthaler, Helen Gross. Trombones — Barbara Bryson, Phil Skattum, Marge Monson, Carol Johnson. Basses — Don Martens, Don Contoy, Bob Cullen, Marcene Smith Baritones — W'alter Taschek, Mary Jo Procter. Clarinets — Dick Ta schek, Clara Frey, Thea Lee, Ruth Cary, Dick Mosley, Avis McMannes, Beverly Roseleip, Rita Buschor, Paul Badertscher, Jane Fitzsimmons, Joyce Aim, Bill Wiegel, Thurley Rowe, Helen Sowls, Shirley Hirs- brunner, Shirley Gross, Joan Virtue, Meridith Chambers, Marabelle Olson. Alto Clarinet — Gail Renshaw. Bass Clarinet — Patty Reilly. Bassoons — Betty Tregoning, Karen Terrill. Oboes — Pauline Siegenthaler, Lee Gilbertson. Flutes — Nancy Parkinson, Joyce Skattum, Virginia Andrews. Alto Saxophones — Caryl Teasdale, Rosemarie Frey, Darlene Terpstra, Valda Tagatz, Pauline Reichling, Shirley Boyle, Margaret Hendrickson. Tenor Saxophones — Nancy Shockley, Naomi Chapman, Betty Garrison. Percussion — Darry Nelson, Margie Moore, Jerry Eckman, Rose Mary Lange, Rosemary Oechslin, Karen Greenfield, Shirley Hanson, Joyce Cary, Patsy Howery, Ruth McFarland —Drum Majorette. TWIRLERS Caryl Teasdale, Sheila FitzGerald, Drum Majorette — Ruth McFarland, Margaret Hendrickson, Barbara Borde- leau. — 44 — Darlington High School band plays before a crowd attending Dairy Day in Platteville. — 45 — olus Top Row — Tregoning, Andrews, Hanson, Buschor, Siegenthaler, Doyle, Ruf, Schwartz, McFarland, Tagatz, Ward, Tagatz, Virtue, Terpstra. Fourth Row — Gross, Rielly, McGowan, Thomas, Terrill, Rielly, Rogers, Frey, Tregoning, Hendrickson, Boyle, Lancaster, Chambers. Third Row — Meier, Siegenthaler, McGinnis, Eastwood, Parkinson, Aim, Parkinson, Fitzsimons, Wilson, Greenfield, Stuhl, Chapman,Teasdale. Second Row — Procter, Johnson, Skattum, Bryson, Roseleip, Hirsbrunner, Armstrong, McKillip, McGuire, McMannes, Monson, McFarland, Hirsbrunner. First Row — Renshaw, Zenz, Rowe, Cary, Nelson, FitzGerald, Armstrong, Howe et e r son .Pickett, Howery, Cary. Nativity scene from the Christmas program. Top — Caryl Teasdale. Second Row — Patsy Howery, Joyce Skattum, Anna Armstrong. First Row — Meridith Chambers, Mary Jo Procter, Sheila FitzGerald, Jane Fitzsimons, Jeanie McFarland. — 46 I o us Top Row — Nelson, Taschek, Baldwin, Skattum, Teasdale, Milestone, McConnell, Gilbertson, Me Cornish, Beardsley, Geyer. Fourth Row — Stauff- acher, Eckman, Taschek, Procter, Ward, Tregoning, Teasdale, Eastwood, Hastert, Rooney. Third Row- Gross, Olson, Siegenthaler, Eastwood, Terrill, Par- kinson, Fitzsimons, Wilson, Greenfield, Stuhl, Me Guire, Ruf. Second Row — Martin, Gross, Andrews, Skattum, Bryson, Hirsbrunner, Armstrong, McKillip, Monson, Hirsbrunner, Chambers, Mosley, First Row — Renshaw, Rowe, Zenz, Nelson, FitzGerald, Armstrong, Howe, Pickett, Howery, McFarland. FROSTY THE SNOWMAN YINGLE BELLS NOT A CREATURE WAS STIRRING, NOT EVEN A MOUSE. — 47 — dRed ddBkd 31 eview Fourth Row — Jerry Eckman, Joe Beardsley, Don Teasdale, Darry Nelson, Fred Ruf, Jeanette Duval. Third Row - Jerry Johnson, Ann Wilson, Rosie Meier, Caryl Teasdale, Janet Tregoning, Gail Re ns haw, Mary McGinnis. Second Row- Anna Armstrong, Barbara Eastwood, Thurley Rowe, Beverly Roseleip. Jeanie Rielly, Pauline Siegenthaler. First Row — Ruth Stucki, Margie Moore, Donna Parkinson, Virginia Andrews, Patty Rielly. Come On Tern Donno Parkinson Voted Winner Of 0. A. R. Honor Award This Year ; Sear I Pickett's Orchestra To Ploy For Darlington Pro PLANNING VICTORY STRATEGY Hr f.iM- tw.tri known . im.w . . ______ _ ,________. M °� rafl atudni' iVn� . IVy Club . •Ctiviur. F. H. A . Obbdltarthlp at tt r ...... — ------ _ FrvUy Ihr c'rrind nwrtinl of m . .«■ inc I “Fur Amy PUcmi’ w«� •sdsk-Mcitas: Greetings Extended To . Darlington H. S. Alumni ! timcral .luunan at .........................Davies’ Girls Seek Wasp Waistline , la pn-rtaMM v� rs v Redbirds Pile Up Championship Lead a ilua ofticcr «xSal presratarivr. hooxvominjf ■ b«r nJ-_ • ii vIl-iT Darlington H. S. Bond Presents Superb Concert w '- i : ™ : Honor Coach Martens S' At EV_____i. n Oa F«ir KtratcM Min. oo Tur ti’. rvenlnt tVjruary r .ithrrt Gotti; I P.d Cubfh Aml.Unt Cum t. (tonatit I'.rlrnrrvt At Football Bai I.T wfSiJ«T« u n rt.iao.vrf HB. m out powwmn When sup BMtfnin. «M u.1 ,,,, • have Unload ifxUng tie I tiumfJrr MitM rn.a! nt.i M-rtag ct � •� elect © IMr F«. I . - arry Nelson Wins Essay And Newspaper Awards . H. S. Grid Stars In Successful Season - 48 - Seated — Betty Ruf, Rosemary Cechslin, Jeanette Duval, Barbara Eastwood, ' Donna Parkinson, Thea Lee. Second Row — Nancy Parkinson, Rose Marie Meier, Anna Armstrong. Third Row — Larry Engels, Basil Eastwood, Darry Nelson, Don Martens, Phillip Skattum, Arnold Chambers, David Thompson. Our high school yearbook was named The Pecatonica for the river that flows through our town. This name was given to it during the late 20’s and early ’30’s, when it first appeared. It became a victim of the financial depression in the 1930's, and publication was not resumed until 1946. At that time the spelling was changed to the Indian form, Pekatonika. The 1951 yearbook was the responsibility of Jeanette Duval, a senior, and Barbara East- wood, a junior, who were the co-editors. Arnold Chambers, assisted by Larry Engels and Betty Ruf, took care of the business connected with publication. Rosemary Oechslin and Donna Par- kinson did the senior class section, and several of the features. Anna Armstrong and Nancy Par- kinson prepared the junior class material and edited the work for several school organizations. Darry Nelson and Don Martens did the athletic writeups. Sophomore editors were Rose Marie Meier and Phillip Skattum; and the freshmen editors are Thea Lee, David Thompson and Basil £astwood. — 49 — tutule jKomemakels of melica Avis McMannes — Reporter; Rosie Lange — Vice Presi- dent; Donna Parkinson — Treasurer; Bernadette McDer- mott — Under Hostess; Pauline Siegenthaler — Hostess; Mary McGinnis — President. 195° Ruth Meier Donna Martens Grace Fischer Jill Wilson Pauline Siegenthaler Gail Renshaw Iris Ruf Marcia Terrill — 50 — Seated left to right are: Avis McMannes, Bernadette McDer- mott, Marilyn Loring, Gail Ren- shaw, Thurley Rowe, Pauline Siegenthaler, Grace Lancaster, Phyllis Flescher, Mildred Gar- vey and Rose Mary Lange. F. H. A. Patty Rielly, Donna Parkinson, Margaret Cavanaugh and Virginia Hardyman look on as Mary Me Ginnis stitches, Jeanette Duval and Joyce Skat- tum stitch as Helen Gross looks on. Joyce Aim presses. Rita Buschor alters a skirt for Mar- garet Hendrickson. Seated: Shirley Douglas, Mary Jane Stuhl, Joanne Cavanaugh. Standing: Lonna Martin, Marian Davis,Doris Meier, Barbara Bor- deleau, Fern Benson, Caryl Teasdale, Beth Hocking, Alta Harrison, Carol Jean McGuire. F. H. A. Seated: Charlene Goebel, Marie Thomas, Mary Rielly, Imelda McGowanMarabelle Olson, Jean Rielly, Karen Terrill, Maxine Mosley, Virginia Meylot. Standing: Mary Blaine, Eileen Hocking, Thea Lee, Patricia Howery, Betty Pickett. — 51 — $ olensics Top Row — Front Row — ORATORY Tom Martin, Joe Bearsley, Walter Taschek, Daniel McAloon Libby Siegenthaler, Shirley Hanson, Rita Buschor DECLAMATORY Top Row - Beverly Roseleip, Barbara Bryson, Janet Tregoning, Fred Ruf, Gerald Figi. Second Row -Margie Moore, Marjorie Hughes, Joyce Skattum, Barbara Eastwood, Mary Stuhl, Front Row - Rose Mary Lange, Margaret Hendrickson, Carol McGuire, Meridith Chambers. 52 — % 3 nnei Willoughby Adams, played by Gilbert Goetz, is a well-behaved, likable sixteen-year-old, who has grown up under the over-solicitous influence of his three maiden aunts; Hester, 63, played by Barbara Bryson; Louise, 61, Jeanette DuVal; and Olga, 59, Joyce Skattum. He has dutifully practiced the piano, swallowed gallons of cod-liver oil, eaten turnips, which he loathes, said fiddlesticks,” instead of gee,” and listened to his aunts’ arguments over whether he should become a lawyer, musician, or architect. (He wants to be a geologist.) Now, with the protagon- ist, Inner Willie, played by Larry Engels,to help, he spurns these impositions and even asserts hinjself enough to notice girls for the first time. Things then become more complicated, and he finds himself with three dates for the same dance. Not until Willoughby satisfactorily disposes of the girl complications, arranges the dance de- tails (even to refusing to wear an overcoat), and makes an issue of a career choice, does the pest, Inner Willy, vanish behind the sofa, leaving his suit of underwear on the floor. Donald Grimme played the part of Stanley Clark, who was inclined to be a little tough. John Lancaster played the role of bashful sixteen-year-old Mike. Ruth Stucki portrayed Marybelle Turner, a plain and unexciting neighbor girl. The twins, Trudy and Janet Marshall, were p'ayed by Donna Parkinson and Patty Rielly. The object of Willoughby’s secret admiration is Carol Martin, played by Margie Moore. Shown'reading the play at a tryout are: Standing: Pauline Reichling, Jerry Eckman, Pauline Siegenthaler, Mary McGinnis, Patty Reilly, John Lancaster, Larry Engel, Don Teasdale, Gilbert Goetz, Margie Moore, and Ruth Cary. Seated: Ruth Stucki, Margaret Cavanaugh, Betsy Zenz, Bernadette McDermott, Jeanette DuVal, Joyce Aim, George Hollenstein, Rose Mary Lange, Bar- bara Bryson, Joe Hastert, Marilyn Loring, and Rosemary Oechslin. — 53 — Le$t VVe Zlo get 1950=1951 September 5 Did that summer ever go fast! Seems good to see all those old familiar faces again. September 11 The freshmen are in for an ordeal this year — that is if these committee meetings ac- complish anything. September 15 The Greenies” relax. It’s all over now. It was lots of fun for the rest of us. Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Davies were sensational. September 29 The Home Ec. girls put on their dance tonight. Wish they could cook like they can throw parties. The decorations were very pretty. October 6 Football team going strong. Looks as if we’re on our way to another championship. October 12 Homecoming Pep Rally tonight. What cute, peppy cheerleaders! What an outstanding example the girls’ football team set for the boys! October 13 Homecoming. Rosie Lange made an adorable queen. We tied Lancaster today, but the scare they gave us was forgotten at the dance. October 21 Football team is on the march. Looks as if we keep the trophy for another year. November 2.3.4 Teachers’ convention gave us a rest, but, of course, those who went to the Old Set- tlers’ didn’t think it was exactly a rest. November 8 Championship! What a game and what a football team! Gib, Grimme, Skip, Ah! November 17 F. F. A. dance. No comments. November 23-26 Thanksgiving. Two vacations in one month — Oh, happy month! December 1 The first basketball game. Mr. Gibbs is mighty nice and plenty handsome, too. December 19-20 Mr. Wood presents Winter Concert and tableau. That man really can put on a show. December 22 Christmas party and program. Those freshmen are going to be pretty good dancers. Scotty and Geyer make one singer (I think that was supposed to be the idea.) Christmas vacation begins. December 29 Senior Ball was beautiful! Everybody seemed to be enjoying it along with Mary and John. January 8 School again. Things seem to be about the same; everyone’s tired. No girl was lucky enough to get a diamond. Ch, well, graduation isn’t too far away. January 18 Exams — What a headache! But were the chem kids astonished — only two pages. January 19 Sophomore Shuffle. This dance got a lot of attention from the chaperons. It was a suc- cess financially. January 27 What’s that I smell? Ah, hydrogen sulphide. I can’t see why those lads can’t make some- thing sweet. February 2 Don’t know whether or not the groundhog saw his shadow, but we were wishing we hadn’t seen ours. Twenty to forty below zero is just too cold. February 9 Teacher’s convention and another day of rest for us. February 14 Valentine’s day. The glow on some girls’ faces tells us love is grand. February 23 End of basketball season. Those boys deserve an A” for trying. March 1 Spring is just around the corner. Maybe that’s the reason for all those starry-eyed kids. March 8 Play practice every night was lots of fun. March 17 bure, and ’tis the Irish celebrating, and everybody else puts on the green and helps them. April 13 Junior Prom night — the climax of the year’s social activity and the beautiful result of weeks of work by the committees. We were very proud of King Dean and his Queen as they led the grand march. .May 1 The class play is over and very well done by our talented seniors. Baseball is on again and everyone is out trying for a championship. Might as well end the school year right. AiaylHome Ec. Girls display their year’s work again at the annual style review. Such clever clothes! Such beautiful gals! They donned their aprons and prepared a mother-daughter banquet. Such de- licious food! Ah! Home Ec. May 27 Baccalaureate. The seniors are becoming a bit sad. (So it says here in fine print.) My, these caps and gowns are hot! May 29 graduation. Everything has been Willed,” and Prophesied, and report cards are out. We are all ready for the next thing in store for us. School’s out! Me 1950 Queen cin omecoming cl Cou t The boys of the football squad elect a homecoming queen and one girl from each class to be her court of honor. This year’s queen was Rose Mary Lange, a senior. She stands in the center of her court. Seated are Karen Terrill, freshman; Karen Green- field, sophomore; Mary McGinnis, senior; and Avis McMannes, junior; who were the attendants elected by the boys. — 55 — Do you remember Mr. Dykman and his car? Its failure or success in starting was supposed to affect the achievements of our basketball team - when it started, they won; if it failed to start, the team met defeat. The rest of this page is left for your use in writing your memories of school, autographs,etc. — 56 — [HUACH IHASCA1AI IOC ALBERT LEA MINNESOTA i