Darlington High School - Pekatonia Yearbook (Darlington, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1952 volume:

£cUcKll 7he Student lady j Ibanlmx tcm JlkjA School PteA riU fyoAeuimd In the 1952 PEKATONIKA, the members of the staff have tried to give you a picture of life here at DHS as it exists every day. As you will see, the pages of the PEKATONIKA are divided into seasons, showing the se- quence of events in our school. We have also included the much-wanted “Around the Clock’’, under a new name, “The March of Time.’’ The snapshots you have been so good about giving us have helped a great deal in depicting the fun and adventure in and out of school. We sincerely hope you will enjoy the 1952 PEKATONIKA. School Song Cheer! Cheer! For Darlington High Keep high the honors bearing her name, Send a good old cheer on high, Waving the banners in the sky. It makes no difference how hard they fight, Old Darlington will come out all right. While her loyal boys are marching Onward to victory. THE 1952 PEKATONIKA Zdrfasi - fianJm ia ZaAiw-md Id4ac. Zditosi - Piancif, PaAJziuAcm — 3 — dedicatum Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness — these are the things promised by our form of gov- ernment. However, we know that these things are not ours without a constant struggle to pre- serve them. The freedom and security in our country is not matched or even approached by living conditions in any other country. They are ours, not by chance or accident, but because, from time to time, our people have been willing to sacrifice, fight, and die for them and the pre- servation of our way of life. Darlington High School graduates go out in steady succession to join the forces that are fighting for the preservation of our liberty and freedom. It is to those Darlington High School graduates in the armed forces of the United States that we respectfully and sincerely dedicate this book. — 4 — Adminid-Uaikm 7. M. f elb a AufieA-miendeni Aclmoli STUDENTS: What does D.H.S. mean to you? Does it merely mean that it is a building manned by a staff of teachers who are paid for the expressed purpose of putting you through the paces of a formal edu - cation? I should be greatly disappointed if that were the case. I am hoping that all of you share with me in the feeling that your school is an institution whose chief aim is to help you to become individually efficient, self reliant, strong in body, mind and character, and socially ser- viceable. To realize that aim there must be a spirit that blends and utilizes all the resources at our command. D.H.S. stands for that spirit — the spirit of cooperation, one for all and all for one. Am I safe in assuming that this spirit pre- vails with teachers and students alike? T. M. Nelson, Superintendent Bog uI l Top row: Mrs. Bernice Howery, Mr. Paul Lee, Mrs. Helen Hastert Bottom row: Mr. Elmer Virtue, Mr. Jo- seph Procter, Dr. L. E. Fitz- Gerald, Mr. George W. Martin MARGUERITE CONNELLY When Miss Connelly has something to say. She says it in a pleasant way. English, Latin, Redbird Staff Advisor, Freshman Class Advisor, Dramatics HAZEL BENEDICT Always ready to lend a hand, When Pep Club programs are to he planned. Typing, Shorthand, Junior Business, Senior Class Advisor, Pekatonika Staff Advisor, Pep Club Ad- visor, Commencement Activities HELEN COLLINS To her, poets and gram- mar are fun, To us, just more work to be done. English, Forensics, Freshman Class Advisor, Commencement Activities LESTER DYKMAN Stormy is his second name. But he's lots of fun just the same. Biology, Social Science, Freshman Class Advisor, Activity Administration JEROME C. MURPHY The youngest member of our clan, Also a newly married man. English, Citizenship and Geography, Forensics, Redbird Staff Advisor, Sophomore Class Advisor RICHARD DAVIES His phy-ed drills keep us trim and slim, And his stories give pep rallies the greatest vim. Citizenship and Geo- graphy, Physical Educa- tion, Junior Class Advisor, Activity Administration, Athletics HARRY GIBBS He'll show you lines and curves and angles. And straighten out your basketball tangles. Mathematics, Athletics, Sophomore Class Advisor, Activity Administration 6 JOHN MC NETT He shows 'em how to put corn in the bins. He likes to argue, and always wins. Agriculture, Senior Class Advisor, Activity Ad- ministration, FFA Club Advisor OTTO RUF With roll call and science and physics each day, It’s a wonder he doesn't waste slowly away. Athletics, Science, Junior Class Advisor, Activity Administration W. W. MARTENS At football games there is lots of noise, Cheering for Coach Wad- sy's boys. Athletics, Industrial Arts, Lettermen’s Club Advisor GEORGE STEVENSON '7 like fun and I like jokes. Now let's all settle down, folks. History, Athletics, Senior Class Advisor, Activity Administration, Pekatoni- ka Staff Advisor CAROLYN STEVENSON If you hunted and search- ed for miles around, A nicer Home-Ec teacher couldn’t be found. Home Economics, Physi- cal Education, Junior Class Advisor, FHA Ad- visor ROBERT WOOD At tournaments our band is good. The credit goes to Air. Wood. Music, Red bird Staff Ad- visor, Parents Music Club — 7 — Fidelis Nelson Francis Crist and Ray Schwartz Secretary £cIumI Calendar — 8 — � A .P Pj p J.1 1. Betty and Bobby 2. Some happy, some sa 3. What a pose 4. Look at those dimple 5. Come on, smile 6. Happy Birthday 7. Look at those legs 8. Pals 9- Aren’t we cute 10. All ready to go i 11. Three musketeers 12. Tucker 1 3. David 14. Grade School Pals 15« Me and my Dolly 16. Tonette Band 1946 17. Gee, But it’s hot er; Helen Rielly, Social Repre- sentative On Saturday, September 1, 1951, we freshmen were initiated into the hows, whys, and wherefores of high school. After the careful instructions and advice we re- ceived on Saturday, we were ready on Monday for the first day of our four years in high school. As we entered school we were, of course, bewildered, but we managed to get settled. Most of us got to the right class at the right time but a few of us didn’t get to class at all! We were all glad to see that first day end. About the time we were getting used to school we began to feel shaky, because initiation would soon be under way. As we arrived at school on initiation day with everything on our bodies from earmuffs to frying pans, we were greeted by the upper classmen and were really given a fine welcome. That afternoon we pa- raded at the football game in our costumes. We came to the gym that night wear- ing more attractive clothes, and had a grand time. Everything imaginable was done. After initiation was over, we really got down to work. We had a chance to de- monstrate our sales ability by taking subscriptions to magazines. The class was divided into two teams, with Eileen Runde heading the girls, and Joel Milestone heading the boys. The purpose of this selling campaign was to raise money for our class expenses. There was no winner — we decided it was a tie. Our class sold more magazines than any former freshman class. Darlene Goodman and Bill McFarland led in sales. To celebrate our success in magazine sales, we had a party. We waltzed to the romantic strains of various records, and performed the Butterfly with great vigor and enthusiasm. Dancing was an icebreaker for our bashful freshmen boys, and for our not-so-bashful girls. We were then served refreshments, and went happily home to dream of Dixie Cups and the Hokey Pokey. To make our school program complete, we engaged in extra-curricular activities. Seventeen boys were in F.F.A., 28 girls in F.H.A., 6 boys were chosen for the B basketball squad, 2 girls as B team cheerleaders, 18 entered forensics, and many boys and girls joined band and chorus. Back Row — Merle Smith, Joel Milestone, Lawrence Benson, John Ruf, Robert Dunn, Carl Jacobson. Third Row — Darlene Lancaster, Sherry Penniston, Judy Stauffacher, Shirley Black, Bev- erly Weigel, Wayne Conroy. Second Row — Billy Palmer, Roger VanMatre, Darlene Goodman, Rose Marie Goebel, Mary Ellen Crowley, Gary Monson. First Row — Paul Bredeson, Jill Curry, Mary Lou Hanson, June Wiegel, Helen Rielly. Back Row — Richard Tuescher, Doris Douglas, Judy Symons, Patsy Nevels, VeraHolland, Janice Smith, Billy Nethery. Second Row — Joe Rielly, Don Peebles, Elaine Penhallegon, Arlene Meier, Sandra Stauf- facher, Jean Ranum, Bernard Boyle, Peter Parkinson. First Row — Billy McFarland, Arthur Ray, Colleen McDermott, Melva Halverson, Judith Lennartson, Patsy Henningsen, Bernard Ruf. 12 men Back Row — Willard Nevels, Wayne Gordon, Bob Larson, Jacob Meier, Gerald Leahy. Third Row — Jack Jantzen, Anna Mae Coulthard, Kay Thompson, Nancy Micka, Sharon Rogers, Donald Ostby. Second Row — Harlis Edge, Marjorie Smith, Barbara O’Brien, Mary Rose Salathe, Mary Stauffacher, Norman Gordon. First Row — Jerry Carpenter, Evelyn Gross, Shirley Ohnstad, Janice Franz, Donald Ayer. Back Row — Pat Esler, Marilyn Chambers, Patsy Schilling, Shirley Raymond, Eileen Runde. Third Row — Betha Stattum, Beverly Carpenter, Rochelle Wilson, Marjorie Stoll, Catherine McComish. Second Row — Delbert Furrer, Shirley Tuescher, Ula Ranum, Joan Stevens, Eugene Doyle. First Row - Bernard Fox, Kermit Lancaster, Tom Kerwin, Billy Bastard, Bob Stuhl. — J3 — fyn dkmm- 9nUiatkm We do the Hokey-Pokey! And then everybody danced! They made us dress up so that we would look better! Ahem! 14 — 1. Shirley and Mary Lou 2. Helen 3- Vera 4. Three Belles 5- Leahy 6. Groucho Marx and friend 7. Ruf 8. Four Gay Guys 9 John 10. John 11. Shirley 12. Soft Shoulder 13- Three Little Girls from school 14. Karen 15 Janet and a thinner Pug 16. Don’t just sit there! 17. A couple of good guys. 18. Judy, Thurley, David and Bill 19. My dad and I 20. Jean and Eleanor 21. Good Old Summer 22. Homecoming Royalty — 15 — Pep Club Officers Cluk Elizabeth Siegenthaler, President; Mar- garet Hendrickson, Treasurer; Shirley Rielly, Secretary; Valda Tagatz, Vice President. The Pep Club is an organization of the girls in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. This organization supports the cheerleaders in their cheers. It also buys their uniforms. The girls in this club are the busy people who sell you your pop, candy, and sandwiches, at the football games. The Club elects its own of- ficers, and is directed by Mrs. Benedict. We hope that the Club will continue to be as successful in the years to come as it was this year. Se+u iA- — 16 — FRESHMAN CHEERLEADERS Mary Lou Hanson and Judith Symons Pep Club GkeeA leadeM, Standing, Meridith Chambers, Patsy Howery, Sheila Fitz Gerald, Jean McFarland, Shir- ley Gross Kneeling, Anna Armstrong G(ppAamoAe6, — 17 — 1951 FOOTBALL SQUAD CO-CHAMPIONS SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN CONFERENCE Front Row - Manager Bob Ostby, Joe Beardsley, LaVern Gille, Dick Rowe, Vernon Iloeper, Paul Wilson, Loren Rogers, George Hirs- brunner, Don Martens, Fred Fink, James Mill, Don Bredeson Second Row - Manager Richard Boatman, Jerry Olson, Tom Flood, Wayne Milestone, Bob Anderson, Don Conroy, Fred Ruf, Dick Mos- ley, Darry Nelson, Dick Quinn, Jack O’Neill, Bob Siegenthaler, Bill McConnell Third Row - John Fink, Dean Davis, Phil Skattum, Francis Murray, Mansell Taylor, Paul Edge, Charles McGuire, Bill Rooney, Bob Cullen, LeRoy Johnson, Dick Leahy Fourth Row - Bill Graham, LeRoy Peterson, David Johnson, Dick Ward, Jim McCarten, Dick Reichling, Bob O’Brien, David Kelley, George Mulcahy, Tom Lancaster, Xayne Fenner Fifth Row - Don Bennett, John Tuescher, Morris Smith, James Hastert, David Chambers, Alfred Mathys, Fred Nyffenegger, Jerry Smith, David Thompson, Joe Long Sixth Row - Joe Cunningham, Bill Cullen, Gerald Stauffacher, Wilfred Merriam, Harold Williams, Bob Prine, Clinton llalvorson, Irvin Hoeper, Joe Palskill, Roger Locke Seventh Row - Ernest Salathe, Lyle Martin, Gerald Figi, Don Sauer, Don Sperry, Spencer Benedict, Francis Lancaster, Tom Long, Stanley Cullen, Gerald Glendenning tfwUkall Wisconsin High 13 — Darlington 2 Darlington opened the 1952 season by dropping a non-conference game to Wisconsin High of Madison. The Redbirds started strong in the first quarter, scoring two points on a blocked punt, but Wisconsin High’s pow- erful passing atta ?k proved too much in the final quarter. Darlington 27 — Cuba City 20 Vernon Hoeper’s recovery of a fumble in the Cuba City end zone with only ten seconds remaining provided the winning points in a wild scoring battle. Bill McConnell and Phil Skattum each scored on 60-yard runs to spearhead the Darlington attack. Dean Davis scored on a short plunge, and Jack O’Neill added an extra point. Darlington 7 — Lancaster 6 Darlington roared from behind late in the fourth quarter to edge out a close decision over a very fast Lancaster team. Lancaster scored on a 70-yard pass play in the first quarter, but failed to convert the extra point. McConnell scored on a pitchout play and then Skattum added the extra point for the narrow winning margin. Darlington 19 - Dodgeville 0 Superior line play by our Redbirds spelled defeat for Dodgeville in a hard-fought battle. Bill McConnell continued his fine running by sprinting forty yards to paydirt early in the first quarter. The score remained 6 — 0 until, the fourth quarter when Dick Quinn hit McConnell in the end zone with a 35-yard pass. Phil Skattum added the clincher, scoring on a reverse play. Dodgeville backs could make little headway against Darlington’s rugged defense. Darlington 27 — Mt. Horeb 0 Darlington gained their fourth consecutive conference victory by swamping Mt. Horeb under the lights. Dick Rowe picked up a blocked punt and stepped across the goal line for Darlington’s first tally early in the first quarter. Just before halftime Bill McConnell sprinted 60 yards behind fine blocking to score. Phil Skattum tallied twice on short plunges in the final quarter. Darlington 19 — Platteville 7 Homecoming After a scoreless first half, Darlington came to life with three quick touchdowns in the second half to down a spirited Platteville team. Dick Quinn scored one touchdown and passed to Captain Don Martens for another. Dean Davis scored the Redbird’s other touchdown. Platteville put up a stubborn battle in the first half, but they were no match for the powerful Redbirds in the final half. Darlington 27 — Prairie du Chien 0 Darlington moved one step closer to its third consecutive league title by easily downing Prairie. Skattum scored two first quarter touch- downs on short runs and McConnell and sophomore Bob Siegenthaler scor- ed in the second half. Jim Hastert added three conversions. This was the Redbirds’ sixth consecutive conference win and assured them of a title tie. Darlington 8 — Mineral Point 13 Darlington’s hopes for a clear title were ruined by a spirited Mineral Point eleven in the biggest upset in years. Darlington dominated play in the first three quar- ters as Wilson blocked a punt for two points and Davis scored on a short run. But in the fourth quarter it was all Mineral Point as they pushed across two touchdowns to win. Darlington’s six won, one lost record enabled them to tie with Dodgeville for the league championship. — 19 — cMcmgawunq- 1. Let’s Wash Out Platteville. 2. We’ll Drive Through The Platte- ville Line. 3. Come On!! Win The High Score. 4. This is the End of the Rope for Platteville. 5. We’ve Got It, Let's Fight For It. 6. We’ll Give Platteville the Boot! 7. Part of the Parade. 22 Queen Nancy Parkinson and her attend- ants, Virginia Andrews, Jeanne Armstrong, Karen Terrill, and Rosie Goebel. Queen and Court Homecoming Band — 23 — leitenmen'i Qluk Seni te, Top Row — Loren Rogers, Paul Wilson, Vernon Hoeper, Don Martens, Robert Anderson, Richard Quinn, James Mill, George Hirsbrunner, Dick Rowe. Second Row — William Cullen, John Tuescher, Richard Boatman, Tom Flood., Darry Nelson, Fred Ruf, LeRoy Peterson. First Row — Dean Davis, Robert Ostby, Francis Murray, Darrell Andreoni, Ernest Salathe, David Johnson, Jerry Olson, Don Bennett. jjunkniA- and Top Row — Fred Nyffenegger, Jack O’Neill, Wayne Milestone, Fred Fink, Bill McConnell, Robert Siegenthaler. Lower Row — Gerald Stauffacher, Spencer Benedict, Robert Loken, LaVern Gille, Phillip Skat- tum, James Hastert, Lyle Martin. — 2 4 — — 25 — Qinii' Phy. d. The 'Reds’ and the 'Blues’ engage in a lively game of bas- ketball as one part of the physi- cal education program offered in Darlington High School under the supervision of Mr. Davies, assisted by Mrs. Stevenson. Headstands are done by Marjorie Monson and Dorothy Duval Knee-shoulder stand is done, second from left, by Anna Armstrong and Meridith Chambers Waist-stand, third from left, is performed by Ka- ren Terrill and Jean Ra- num Officers and leaders of the various physi- cal education groups are: Top Row — Anna Armstrong, Nancy Hoxsey, Shirley Rielly Second Row — Rose Marie Meier, Barbara Eastwood, Sara McKillip, Thea Lee Front Row — Virginia Andrews, Avis McMan- nes, Jeanie Armstrong, Barbara Hughes, Dorothy DuVal 26 — 1. Cousins Jimmy and Thurley 2. Acrobatic dance 3. Hi! 4. Imelda and Joan 5. Music maker 6. Shirley and Johnny 7. Leon caught it. 8. Donny 9. What’s so funny 10. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson 11. High upon a hilltop 12. Love is wonderful 13. Teachers eating 14. Majorette Ruthie 15. Anne and her pal 16. Cute little fellow 17. Sweetie 18. Lunch on the gymn steps 19- F.F.A. sell at a game — 28 — c (pnkcmiQsieA- Sophomore Class Officers Bob Siegenthaler, President; Robert Rogers, Vice President; Karen Ter- rill, Secretary-Treasurer; Jean Riel ly- Social Representative. Having completed the first half of our high school career, we feel we are well on the road to success, and confidently look forward to the time when we will be upperclassmen. In September of this year, many of the boys reported for football practice, with such good results that Bob Siegenthaler, Jim Hastert, and Lyle Martin received letters. Most of the girls this year joined the Pep Club, those taking Home Economics joined FHA, and quite a few people in our class went out for band, chorus, and forensics. The Sophomore Shuffle was the main social event of our Sophomore year. We feel it was the best Sophomore Shuffle ever held in Darlington. With these accomplishments behind us, and more to come, we look forward to our next two years at DHS with a great deal of anticipation. In Memoriam Charles Boots” McGuire died March 17, 1952. His many friends in Darlington High School will long remember him and the good times they had together. Wayne Fenner, LeRoy Johnson, and Mar- garet McGinnis are members of the sopho- more class who are shown here because they missed being in the regular class pictures on the following pages. — 29 — Top Row — Mansell Taylor, Donald Sauer, Bob Prine, Tom Martin, Paul Edge, Jim McCarten. Second Row — Tom Lancaster, Charlene Goebel, Marabelle Olson, Marie Thomas, Tom Richards. First Row — John Blaine, Mary Ellen Blaine, Betty Pickett, Shirley Gross, Donna Nevels. Bob O’Brien. Top Row — Basil Eastwood, Bob Rogers, Joe Beardsley, Karl Rogers. Second Row — Bob Cullen, Joan Virtue, Maxine Mosley, Sara Me Killip, Walter Taschek. First Row — Donald Sperry, Tom Long, Virginia Meylor, Dorothy Baumgartner, Roger Locke. — 30 — Top Row — Bob Siegenthaler, Ervin Hoeper, Charles McGuire, Morris Smith, Pat Murray. Second Row — Jim Hastert, Jean Rielly, Darlene Terpstra, Imelda McGowan, Bill Graham. First Row — Francis Lancaster, Nancy Shockley, Eileen Hocking, Dorothy DuVal, Patsy Howery, Don Stott. ✓ Top Row — Jerry Smith, Loren Riley, Richard Reichling, Harold Williams, John McComish, David Kelly. Second Row — David Thompson, Shirley Boyle, Karen Terrill, Thea Jane Lee, Wilfred Merriam, Louis Badertscher. Bottom Row — Stanley Cullen, Lyle Martin, Gerald Glendenning, Dick Fox, Eugene Gross. — 31 — AadJeetLall A Aeam Back Row — Billy McConnell, Don Martens, Wayne Milestone, Fred Fink, Dick Quinn Second Row — Jack O’Neill, LaVerne Gille, Phillip Skattum, Darry Nelson Bottom Row Darlington 37 Darlington 44 Darlington 55 Darlington 38 Darlington 46 Darlington 62 Darlington 41 Darlington 39 Darlington 54 Darlington 30 Darlington 57 Darlington 55 Darlington 39 Darlington 42 Darlington 37 Darlington 52 Darlington 43 — Ralph Helm, Manager, Billy Rooney, John Joe Fink, Dick Mosley Blanchardville 42 Cuba City 42 Belmont 24 Lancaster 42 Dodgeville 60 Mount Horeb 82 Platteville 44 Prairie Du Chien 27 Mineral Point 41 Cuba City 32 Blanchardville 53 Lancaster 41 Dodgeville Mount Horeb 65 Platteville 65 Prairie Du Chien 72 Mineral Point 55 — 32 — fiadJzetlnall eam Hack Row — LeKoy Johnson, Bob Siegenthaler, Joe Beardsley, Richard Reich- ling, Walter Taschek, Joel Milestone Second Row — James Hasten, Eugene Doyle, Lyle Martin, Robert Cullen, Morris Smith Front Row — Bernard Boyle, Delbert Furrer, Wayne Conroy, Merle Smith — 33 — B and SAXOPHONES CLARINETS CLARINETS PERCUSSION FLUTES ALTO and TENOR SAXOPHONES Hack Row — S. Boyle, C. Teasdale, V. Ta- gatz Middle Row — R. Frey, D. Terpstra, N. Chap- man Front Row — B. Garrison, M. Stauffacher, N. Shockley CLARINETS Hack Row — D. Mosley, M. Olson Middle Row — Virtue, T. Lee, T. Rowe Front Row — M. Smith, S. Hirsbrunner CLARINETS Hack Row — D. Furrer, J. Milestone, R. Bus- chor Middle Row — J. Fitzsimmons, B. Roseleip Front Row — V. Meylor,A. McMannes,S. Gross PERCUSSION Hack Row R. McFarland Middle Row — S. McKillip, D. Nelson, J. Cary Front Row — P. Howery, S. Hanson, B. Has- tert FLUTES Hack Row — E. Penhallegon, N. Micka, B. Wiegel Front Row — V. Andrews, N. Parkinson, C. McDermott 34 — Hand FRENCH HORNS Back Row — J. Tregoning, II. Gross Middle Row — E. Siegentha ler, M. Procter, B. Eastwood Front Row — D. Goodman, S. Stauffacher CORNETS Back Row — B. McConnell, M. Taylor, J. Figi Middle Row — J. Hastert, B. Rooney, F. Ruf, B. Eastwood Front Row — D. Stott, M. Smith, R. Helm CORNETS TROMBONES Back Row — J. McComish, L. Gilbertson, P. Skattum Middle Row — M. Smith, B. Carpenter Front Row — S. Tuescher, C. Johnson, M. Monson BASSES, BARITONES , OBOE, BASSOON, ALTO and BASS CLARINETS Back Row — B. Cullen, W. Taschek, D. Mar- tens Middle Row — T. Richards, J. Lennartson, K. Terrill Front Row — G. Renshaw, J. Rielly, B. Tre- goning TROMBONES — 35 — BASS, BARITONE, OBOE, BASSOON, CLARINET Twirlers Ruth Ellen McFarland, Elaine Penhallegon, Caryl Teasdale, Mar- garet Hendrickson, Barbara Bordleau, Sheila Fitzgerald Senior Ball Committee Standing — Don Martens, Don Bredeson, Dick Boatman, Darry Nelson. Sitting — Thurley Rowe, Gail Renshaw, Shirley Hanson, Helen Gross, Betty Ruf — 36 — Autune fyoAmeM- America Seniors Top Row — Murray, Johnson, Peterson S iddle Row — Bennett, Westerman, Bredeson, Rowe, Mill, Salathe Front Row - Hirsbrunner, Davis, Boatman, Wilson, Runde, Hoeper Top Row — Murray, Smith, Thompson Second Row — Badertscher, Merriam, Williams, Edge, Reichling, Fenner Front Row — Siegenthaler, McGuire, Riley, McComish, Hoeper, Kelly Learning to Do; Doing to Learn Earning to Live; Living to Serve The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of boys studying vocational agriculture in public high schools. Its purpose is to give instruction to students of vocational agriculture, and to develop ex- perience in farming as an occupation. In this organization members learn how to conduct meetings, to speak in public, to co-operate and work together, and to bear responsibility. - 38 - A-uiune A-oAmeM. Top Row — Halverson, Mathys, Mulcahy, J. Fink, Stauffacher, O’Brien Front Row — F. Fink, Ward, Loken, Raymond, Leahy Top Row — B. Ruf, W. Gordon, Meier, Parkinson Second Row — Tuescher, Peebles, Nevels, Ostby, Jantzen, Edge, N. Gordon Front Row — Ray, Rielly, Ruf, Larson, Leahy, Carpenter An important learning device of our organization is the project which each member has, and on which he keeps complete records. Our local chapter is sponsored by our agricultural teacher, Mr. John McNett. The officers of the club are: President, Dean Davis; Secretary, Ernest Salathe; Treasurer, George Hirsbrunner; Sentinel, Peter Parkinson. — 39 — jjumariA JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front row — Rose Marie Meier, Treasurer; Sheila FitzGerald, Secretary Back row — Fred Nyffenegger,Social Representa- tive; Laverne Gille, Vice-president; Fred Fink, President Ah! Juniors! We’re not quite accustomed to calling ourselves that royal name and now we’re practically Seniors. But we really don’t mind, the sooner the better. We opened the year by the important matter of class election. We chose Freddy Fink as Pre- sident, Pug Gille, Vice-president, Sheila FitzGerald, Secretary, Rose Marie Meier, Treasurer, and Fritz Nyffenegger, Social Representative. As in other years we participated in football, basketball, forensics, choruses, the newspaper and the annual. Outstanding on the football field were McConnell, Gille, Skattum, and Fink, and the many other Junior boys, too numerous to mention. The Junior homecoming attendent was Jeanie Armstrong. Incidently, we felt that the Junior float was the best one. The highlight of our Junior year was the Junior Prom. Let it not be said that we didn’t work hard, for we cer- tainly did. The theme of the Prom was Stairway to the Stars”, with King Freddy Fink and his queen, Sheila FitzGerald, reigning. Next year as we take our places as seniors we will have our las t chance to get the most out of school, better ourselves in our own eyes, those of our parents and those of the public. We know we will do it. Prom Queen — Sheila FitzGerald Prom King — Fred Fink — 41 — 6(jmuanA- Top Row — Jack O’Neill, Wayne Milestone, Dick Leahy, Paul Raymond, Fred Fink. Second Row — Joe Palskill, Janis Ward, Eunice Tagatz, Mary Jo Procter, Fern Benson, Joe Cun- ningham. First Row — Jean McFarland, Lonna Martin, June Rogers, Joyce Fieh, Peter Hastert. Top Row — Jerry Johnson, Richard Mosely, William McConnell, Donald Arnsmeier, Phillip Skat- tum, William Rooney. Second Row — Spencer Benedict, Kathleen Staver, Mary Flood, Joanne Cavanaugh, Rose Marie Frey, Roger Jacobson. First Row — Ellen McAloon, Jean McDermott, Barbara Hughes, Lorraine Lancaster, Loretta Hol- land. — 42 — jjuduml Top Row — Robert Howard, George Mulcahy, David Chambers, Richard Ward. Third Row — Jeanie Armstrong, Rose Marie Meier, Karen Greenfield, Marcene Smith, Doris Meiei. Second Row - Michael O’Brien, Sheila Fitzgerald, Barbara Bordeleau, Marjorie Monson, Margaret Stucki. First Row — Carol Jean McGuire, Joyce Howe, Mary Jane Stuhl, Eleanor Pickett. Top Row — Robert Loken, Francis Acherman, Alfred Mathys, John Fink Third Row — Clinton Halverson, Gerald Stauffacher, Fred Nyffenegger, LaVern Gille. Second Row — Carol Johnson, Shirley Hirsbrunner, Janet Tregoning, Alta Harrison, Ann Wilson. First Row — Joyce Cary, Betty Garrison, Shirley Douglas, Marian Davis. — 43 — Qinli' Qka'wA Back Row — Marilyn Chambers, Marjorie Stoll, Janice Smith, Imelda McGowan, Betty Ruf, Gail Renshaw, Helen Gross, Nancy Hoxsey, Joyce Howe, Thurley Rowe. Fifth Row — Marabelle Olson, Darlene Terpstra, Mary Rieily, Anna Coulthard, Colleen McDermott, Virginia Andrews, Karen Greenfield, Eileen Runde, Sherry Penniston. Fourth Row — Catherine McComish, Marie Thomas, Elaine Penhallegon, Marjorie Smith, Betty Tregoning, Shirley Black, Mary Flood, Marjorie Monson, Jean McFarland. Third Row — Shirley Hirsbrunner, Beverly Wiegel, Carol Johnson, Joan Virtue, Margaret McGinnis, Nancy Micka, June Rogers, Darleen Goodman, Mary Stauffacher. Second Row — Lorraine Lancaster, Joyce Cary, Betty Pickett, Eunice Tagatz, Kathleen Staver, Anna Arm- strong, Janice Franz, Arlene Meier, Patsy Henningsen, Sara McKillip, Alberta Peterson. Front Row — Sheila Fitzgerald, Jeanie Armstrong, Rose Marie Meier, Karen Terrill, Ann Wilson, Mary Jo Procter, Janis Ward, Marian Hirsbrunner, Jane Fitzsimons, Sandra Stauffacher, Eleanor Pick- ett, Naomi Chapman, Meridith Chambers. I i- i Double Sextet Anna Armstrong, Jane Fitzsimons, Marian Hirsbrunner, Janis Ward, Sheila FitzGerald, Meridith Chambers, Jean McFarland, Mary Jo Procter, Karen Terrill, Jeanie Armstrong, Thurley Rowe. Mixed CluMMd, Back Row — Jack O’Neill, Darry Nelson, Wayne Milestone, John McComish, Jim Hasten, Gerald Stauffacher. Fourth Row — Don Martens, Bill McConnell, Phil Skattum, Dick Mosley, Bill Rooney, Fred Ruf, Billy McFarland, Basil Eastwood, Joe Milestone. Third Row — Sandra Stauffacher, Karen Terrill, Sheila Fitzgerald, Jeannie Armstrong, Joyce Howe, Gail Renshaw, Billy Palmer, Lee Gilbertson, Delbert Furrer. Second Row — Margie Monson, Betty Pickett, Janis Franz, Anna Armstrong, Barbara Eastwood, Karen Greenfield, Mary Flood, Jean McFarland, Thurley Rowe. Front Row — Meridith Chambers, Lorraine Lancaster, Ann Wilson, Mary Jo Procter, Janis Ward, Marian Hirsbrunner, Jane Fitzsimons, Virginia Andrews, Sara McKillip. The Troubadours Lee Gilbertson, Bill McConnell, Fred Ruf, Phil Skattum, Darry Nelson, Billy Rooney — 45 — ke (leM Our high school newspaper, the Redbird Review, is now in its fourth year of pub- lication. This year’s paper staff is shown above. In the top picture are the se- nior members of the staff. They are left to right, Standing: Shirley Hanson, Margaret Hendrickson, Thurley Rowe, Gail Renshaw, Valda Tagatz, Anna Armstrong, Virginia Andrews, Elizabeth Siegentha- ler. Seated: Beverly Roseleip, Nancy Hoxsey, Barbara Eastwood, Caryl Teasdale, Editor-in-Chief; Darrell Nelson, Fred Ruf, Rita Buschor. Staff members from the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes are shown in the lower picture. Standing: Barbara Bordeleau, Janis Ward, Eunice Tagatz, Ann Wilson, Joan Ste- vens, Elaine Penhallegon, Nancy Micka, Jean Rielly, Sara McKillip. Seated: Karen Greenfield, Mary Flood, Rose Marie Meier, Janet Tregoning, Sheila FitzGerald, Doris Meier, Mary Jo Procter, lean Armstrong. In the small picture, lower left, is Bill McConnell, Associate Editor. Faculty advisers are Mr. Wood, Miss Connelly, and Mr. Murphy. We are greeted six times each year by the welcome appearance of the bright, bree- zy Redbird Review with its thoughtful editorials, up-to-the-minute news, lively sports writeups, and those personal items of gossip and romance that are so in- teresting to all of us. The Redbird Review received a very high rating by the critics at the High School Editors’ Conference at the University of Wisconsin in October of 1951. — 46 — Pke PeJzat mka fyndeAclaAdmen Pap. and Candy Vendoad. Sem M. Members of the Pekatonika Staff from the senior class are: Standing: Don Martens, Sports Editor; Fred Ruf, Faculty Editor and Senior Class Edi- tor; Darrell Nelson, Sports Editor. Seated: Beverly Roseleip and Anna Armstrong, Senior Class Editors; Nancy Parkinson, Associate Editor; Barbara Eastwood, Edi- tor-in Chief; Betty Ruf, Business Mana- ger; Shirley Reilley, Activities and Se- nior Class Editor. Underclassmen Members of the junior, sophomore, and freshman classes are: Standing: Basil Eastwood and David Thompson, Sophomore Editors; Phillip Skattum, Junior Class Editor. Seated: William McFarland and Judith Lennart- Freshman Class Editors; Barbara Bor- deleau, Art Editor; Rose Marie Meier, JuniorClass Editor,Thea Jane Lee, So- phomore Class Editor. Pop and Candy Vendors The sale of coke, pop, and candy at the basketball games brings a helpful bit of revenue into the Pekatonika’s bank ac- count. The boys in the picture increased our sales greatly by carrying our wares to the fans on the bleachers. They are Donald Ayers, Robert Stuhl, Gary Mon- son and Bill Palmer. THE PEKATONIKA, too, was submitted to the inspection of the critics at the High School Editor’s conference last fail, and was given a fine rating by them. — 47 — Top Row — Karen Terrill, Lawrence Benson, Wayne Gordon Second Row — Fred Ruf, Barbara Eastwood, Beverly Roseleip, Tom Richards First Row — William McFarland, Betty Pickett, Rita Bushcor, Margaret Hendrickson, Shir ley Gross Hack Row — Beverly Weigel, Marjorie Stoll, Patricia Esler, Darlene Goodman Second Row — Kermit Lancaster, Judith Lennartson, Joan Stevens, Helen Rielly, Eileen Runde Front Row — William Palmer, John Dobson, Bernard Boyle, Robert Stuhl, Shirley Ohnstad During the first week in February twenty-six students began preparations for the local forensic contest held early in March. Miss Collins directed the declama- tions and the extemporaneous reading, and Mr. Murphy coached the oratory con- testants. Two winners from each group participated in the league contest held here in mid-March. — 48 - fyutme JlamemakeM at America Students in the advanced home economics class model the garments they have made. From left to right they are Avis McMannes, Virginia Andrews, Caryl Teasdale, Gail Renshaw, Mildred Garvey, Anne Schwartz, Helen Gross, Thur- ley Rowe, and Barbara Bordeleau. The 1951 Spring Style Review As a climax to our year’s work in clothing, we present a style review in the spring. The most advanced clothing students make tailored suits and dresses and formal gowns of exquisite beauty. Modeling the gowns they made are Bernadette McDermott, Thurley Rowe, Gail Renshaw, Rose Mary Lange, Avis McMan- nes, Helen Gross, and Joyce Skattum. — 50 — AotuAS Girls in Home Economics 3 finish a garment Freshmen girls cook a meal and examine an elec- tric mixer A cake has been baked by second-year home eco- nomics students JicmvemakeM oj America — 5i — flaA kcdl Bottom Row — Don Baldwin, Bob Loken, Phil Skattum, Jerry Eckman, Fred Ruf, Jerry Olsen, Mgr. Bill Bordeleau. Second Row - Bob Geyer, Dick Rowe, Don Bredeson, Bill McConnell, Jack O’Neill, Dick Taschek. Third Row - Darry Nelson, Darrell Andreoni, Marvin Nethery, Bill Cul- len, Dick Quinn, John Fink. Fourth Row - Mike O’Brien, Bob Ostby, Jerry Figi, Alfred Mathys, Dan McAloon. Baseball Scores 1951 Season Darlington 3 Dodgeville 2 Darlington 0 Cuba City 6 Darlington 23 Mineral Point 1 Darlington 5 Dodgeville 2 Darlington 1 Cuba City 2 Darlington 6 Mount Horeb 2 Darlington 16 Mount Horeb 2 Darlington 10 Tournament Mineral Point 3 Darlington 7 South Wayne 5 Darlington 1 Shullsburg 4 — 52 — £euiosi ClaAA- Plau SENIOR CLASS PLAY CAST Seated — Virginia Andrews, Caryl Teasdale, Rita Buschor, Nancy Hoxsey Standing — Anna Armstrong, Barbara Eastwood, Bill Cullen, Fred Ruf, Don Martens, Darry Nelson, Lee Gilbertson, Beverly Roseleip. The class play Ghost Wanted”, was presented on the nights of April 30 and May 1. The skillful direction of Miss Connelly helped to make it a success. The following are a few sketches from the play and the actors: Hugo — Darry Nelson Jeff — Don Martens Troddy — Caryl Teasdale Ginger — Barbara Eastwood Gale — Virginia Andrews Hatcher — Fred Ruf Granny Kate — Beverly Roseleip Professor — Lee Gilbertson Madam Zolga — Rita Buschor Azalea — Anna Armstrong Nora — Nancy Hoxsey Mr. Bradshaw — Bill Cullen Speaking for the moment as a human being and not a ghost, I could go for the one called Ginger. Yes, but the other one gives me a temperature. Oh, Miss Gale, there are a couple of ghosts that want to see you. I put them in the library. Don’t forget to take off that sheet. Then you put the ad in for the ghost! Excuse me, Miss Gale, but I think I’ve seen a ghost. The professor reassured me that this monster is nothing to worry about. Mr. Bromley (Hugo), but you will make a very interesting character — after you’re dead. Go away. You disturb the garden of the dead. I know the water like I know my own parlor floor. We can’t prove it as yet. More or less in the line of duty! — 53 — SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Don Martens, President; Bill Cullen, Vice-president; Avis McMannes, Se- cretary-Treasurer; Shirley Rielly, So- cial Representative Whew! Seniors at last, and, believe it or not, sixty-nine of us made it. Two of our members, Joe Long and Don Conroy, left early to receive their diplomas in the navy. It doesn’t seem long since we entered as green freshmen, and were terrified by initiation. How big those upperclassmen looked, laughing in our faces. As sophomores we soon got into the swing of things and got upenough nerve to put on a dance, the Sophomore Shuffle, which was quite successful. Soon we found ourselves juniors planning for the big event, the Prom. The scene was set for Far Away Places,” with King Dean crowning Queen Annie as she sat on her throne. With what seemed like the stroke of a hand, we were seniors. The two main events of this year were the senior ball, Silver Bells,” and the class play, Ghost Wanted,” under the skillful direction of Miss Connelly. We contributed to many extra-curricular activities. The great number of boys who went out for football played with skill and helped win the championships. We also contributed members to the basketball squad. These athletes were cheered by Meridith Chambers and Anna Armstrong. A great many of our class members participated in band and chorus. As we leave, we feel we should write a class will. We, the members of the Class of 1952, Darlington High School, being of weak mind and strong body, hoping that all our diplomas have been signed so we can take off for far away places, do hereby will and bequesth, or give, the following: To the juniors we leave the privilege of taking our place — they can have it — and hope they will try hard to fill the spot we leave, even though they can’t possibly fill it as well as we have. We also hope they can always make the teachers as happy as we did. To the sophomores we leave the fun of decorating for their Prom in 1953- To the Green Freshies” we leave all the desired pranks we didn’t pull because we were such a dignigied class! Signed, sealed, and hoped delivered on this fine spring day in the year nineteen hundred and fifty-two. — 54 — ROBERT ANDERSON ANDY” Here is a good-looking lad who is full of fun, He has a smile like this for all. hut his heart be- longs to only one. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3; Baseball 3; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4 ANNA L. ARMSTRONG ANNIE” Love is a humbug and all things show it, I thought so once and now I know it. Social Representative 3; Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Phy. Ed. Sec. 1,4; Home- coming Attendant 2; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Prom Queen 3; Phy. Ed. Chair- man 3; Class Play 4 DONALD BREDESON BRADY” Always ready to tease you, Yet always first to try and please you. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2,4 DARRELL ANDREONI ijuiet and shy, He's liked at our High. Football 2; Baseball 2,3; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4 DONALD BENNETT HANK” Here's a lad ivith a mis- mischievous grin, Who seldom lets trouble bo- ther him. Football 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Future Farmers Basketball 2,3,4 RITA D. BUSCHOR BUSCH” And when a male is in the case. You know all other things give place. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,3; Dra- matics and Forensics 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Phy. Ed. Secretary 3; Class Play 4 VIRGINIA A. ANDREWS GINNY” Short and sweet, hard to beat. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; F.H.A. Hostess 4; Phy. Ed. Pres. 1; Homecoming Attendent 1,4; Class Play 4 RICHARD R. BOATMAN DICK” Friendly, tall and sleek. Not too bold, but not so meek. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Reporter 4 MEREDITH M. CHAMBERS SHORTY” Pink cheeked, quick- tempered, saucy yet sweet, A combination one likes to meet. Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 2,3; Cheerleader 3,4; Future Homemakers Treas- urer 4 K NAOMI I. CHAPMAN ••CHAP” We can all tell by that ring on her hand, Thpt this lucky girl has chosen her man. Future Homemakers 4; Pep Club 2,3� 4; Band 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 DEAN H. DAVIS SNUFF” My motto is wine, women, and song, For when I’m gone, I’ll be gone so long. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Presi- dent of Future Farmers 4; Class Officer, Presi- dent 3 — JERRY FIGI If the question’s rather tough. Why not try a little bluff. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 3; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Fu- ture Farmers 1,2; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2; Band 1,2 ,3,4 DONALD CONROY “DON” Enjoy life before’tis fled, For when it’s over you’re a long time dead. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; US Navy 1952 MARY E. DOYLE She is the quiet, retiring kind, Who does not often speak her mind. Future Homemakers 1,2; Pep Club2,3,4;Chorus 1,3 JANE FITZSIMONS Think how often she’s brought smiles, With her happy Irish wiles. Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4, Chorus 1,2,3,4; Double Sextette 4; Triple Trio 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2,3,4 WILLIAM M. CULLEN “BILL” always try to do my best, Do what I can and leave the rest. Football 4; Baseball 3; Lettermen’s Club 4; Vice President of Class 4; Class Play 4 BARBARA EASTWOOD “BARB” She has beneath that sheen of red, A humorous, witty, intelligent head. Class Secretary 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 1,2,3,4; Girls Phy. Ed. Officer 4; Class Play 4; DAR Award THOMAS FLOOD “TOMMY” Bashful and shy. Oh! what a lie. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Lettermen’s Club 4; Band 1 GERALDINE M. FRONTZ GERRY” Gerry seems a quiet lass, Until you ktow her out of class. Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1 HELEN MAE GROSS SNOOKS” A good friend with heart of gold, Always nice and never bold. Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 MARGARET HENDRICKSON MAG” We can always hear this little lass, Sometimes we think she has been filled with giggle gas. Future Homemakers 1,3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Dramatics and Forensics 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Pep Club Treasurer 4; Phy. Ed. President 3; Twirling 1,2,3,4; Drum Majorette 4 MILDRED JANE GARVEY MILLIE” This gal is full of fun, Always busy or on the run. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2 3,4; F.H. A. Secretary 3; F.H.A. President 4 SHIRLEY JEAN HANSON SHIRL” She smiles on many just for fun, But we all know there's only one. Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Dra- matics and Forensics 2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Prom Attendant 3; Phy. Ed. Secretary 3 GEORGE ERNEST HIRSBRUNNER On the football field quite a star, For a better scout you’ll hunt far. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 2,3,4 Future Farmers Vice President 3,4 ✓ CALVIN LEE GILBERTSON LEE” He is the philosopher of out class, Who gives ad- vice to both lad and lass. Football 2; Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4 RALPH HELM TUCKER” I’m not very tall, but it’s better than not being here at all. Football 2,3; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2; Letter- men’s Club 4; Band 1,2, 3,4 v MARIAN MAY HIRSBRUNNER Absence makes the heart grow fonder, Presence would make it even stronger. Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 3,4; Band 1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Presi- dent of Girls Chorus 4 VERNON HOEPER Though a little lad he used to be. He has grown we must agree. Football 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2, 3,4 JOSEPH H. HUDSON J OE He's little but he's wise. He's a terror for his size. Baseball 2,3,4 JOSEPH LONG JOE” Though my life has been carefree, A great man I may yet be. Class President 1; Foot- ball 3,4; Lettermen’s Club 4; US Navy 1952 MILDRED HOLLAND MIDGE This is our healthy Tru- man gal, Fu U of fun and a real pal. Future Homemakers 1,2; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2 DAVID R. JOHNSON This is our good-natured, handsome farmer. Who is quite the lady charmer. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2, 3,4 RUTH ELLEN MAC FARLAND RUTH1E” Although she is a busy girl her heart is always in a whirl. Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; State Band Tournament 1,2,3; Twirling 1,2,3,4; Drum Majorette 3 NANCY LEE HOXSEY PETE” Though high school days have their delights, They can't compare with high school nights. Chorus 4; Pep Club 4; Newspaper Staff 4; Se- cretary of Phy. Ed. 4; Class Play 4 ROGER LEE TRIGG” Never works and never hurries. Seldom flunks, and never worries. AVIS E. MCMANNES A perfect blush, and golden curls, That's what goes with lovely girls. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; PepClub 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Homecoming Attendant 3 DON W. MARTENS This boy not only has brains and looks and a girl that will pass, But he was also chosen pre- sident of the senior class. Vice President 3; Presi- dent 4; Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Let- termen’s Club2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 1,2; Bad- ter Boy’s State 3; Annual taff 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4 FRANCIS MURRAY ”BUZY” An Irishman through and through. An all around guy in the class of '52. Football 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2; Lettermen’s Club 4. ROBERT D. OSTBY He looks like an angel, he acts like one too, But you never are certain what an angel will do. Football 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Lettermen’s Club 4 PATRICIA MEYLOR PAT” If you ever forget how to smile just visit with our Patricia awhile. Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,3 DARRELL NELSON darry Darry in school has had fun, Yet he thinks his life has just begun. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2,3,4; Badger Boy’s State 3; Class Play 4 NANCY PARKINSON Something fitting should be said of you, But any- thing that's nice will do. Class Treasurer 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Junior Prom Attendant; Homecoming Queen 4 1 JAMES L. MILL “JIMMY” I love girls from A to Z, But it's only Betty R. for me. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basketball 1,2 GERALD E. OLSON “OLE” Jerry is envied by all the girls, For none of them have such lovely curls. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2; Lettermen’s Club 4; Baseball 2,3,4 ROBERT PARKINSON “SQUEAK” Here's a boy who's full of vigor and vim. There's hardly one who can com- pare with him. Social Representative 1 ALBERTA PETERSON PETE” Her face can be as dark as night, But when Bob Af. is mentioned all is bright. Pep Club. 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 GAIL RENSHAW LEROY PETERSON PETE” it were true that with red hair a temper was had, We would say his would be mighty bad. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Lettermen’s Club 4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; Future Farmers Basket- ball 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3 SHIRLEY MAE RIELLY A good girl and a good friend, A good worker right to the end. Social Representative 4; Future Homemakers 1; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Prom Attendant 3; Phy. Ed. Chairman 2,4; Pep Club Secretary 4 RICHARD QUINN DICK” A quiet lad he might be, But that’s misleading we agree. Football 2,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Prom Attendant 3 DARRELL D. ROBBINS Her voice has such a cheerful ring, She laughs, in fact, at everything. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Prom Attendant 3;F.H.A. Secretary 4 LOREN E. ROGERS BUCK” Of all the things like bes t, I much prefer to sit and rest. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4 BEVERLY J. ROSELEIP BEV” Twinkle, twinkle little star, The one I love is not very far. Future Homemakers 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 1,2,3,4; An- nual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Class Play 4 Here’s a boy without much room for a girl in his heart, For his love is for his motorcycle from the start. RICHARD E. ROWE DICK” Full of fun, mischief too. Doing things he shouldn’t do. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 2; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4 TIIURLEY ROWE ,fT. A.’ Not bold or shy, or short or tall, But a pleasant mingling of them all. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4;Cho- rus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Chorus Vice President 4; Double Sex- tet 4; Band 1,2,3,4 'mh AMBROSE RUNDE This lad has his daily fun. Pulling pranks on everyone. Future Farmers 1,2,3,4 LYLE J. SCHWARTZ SATCH” Here is a boy cheerful and tall, Whom you'll find to be a friend of all. BETTY C. RUF She needn't worry, we would say. She has her lessons every day. Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 3,4 ERNEST SALATHE He's the Tarzan of our class, With a build that will more than pass. Football 2,3,4; Letter- men’s Club 2,3,4; Future Farmers 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Secretary 4; Prom At- tendant 3 ELIZABETH SIEGENTHALER LIBBY” Happy go lucky, swift and carefree, Nothing there is that bothers me. Future Homemakers 1,2, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Forensics 3; Newspaper Staff 4; Pep Club Presi- dent 4; Chorus Custodian4 FRED RUF Always feeling at his best. When he can be a teacher's pest. Football 2,3,4; Basket- ball 1,2; Baseball 2,3,4; Lettermen’s Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Dramatics and Forensics 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Class Play 4 ANNE L. SCHWARTZ She has a ring on her left hand, That's waiting for a wedding band. Future Homemakers 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Cho- rus 1,2,3 VALDA R. TAGATZ Pleasant to meet, plea- sant to greet, Always happy and always sweet. Future Homemakers 1,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Newspaper Staff 4; Pep Club Vice President 4 CARYL ANN TEASDALE A student maiden so sweet and bright, Know- ledge is her beacon light. Social Representative 1; Future Homemakers 1,3� 4; Band 1,2,3 ,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Newspaper Staff 3,4; Drum Majorette l;Twirler 2,3,4; Class Play 4 JOHN TUESCHER We’ll miss our Swiss! LEON K. THOMPSON Leon may be quiet and shy, But all the same, He’s an all right guy. CHARLES E. WESTERMAN CHAS” Full of devilment and full of fun, He says hi to everyone. Football 2,3; Future Far- mers 1,2,3,4; Future Far- mers Basketball 1,2,3,4 BETTY TREGONING How can my poor heart be glad, When absent from my sailor lad? Future Homemakers 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4 PAUL WILSON W. W.” Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2; Lettermen’s Club 4; Vice President 1 Qwi Pnom 1951 A little bluffing now and then. Doesn’t hurt the best of men. Football 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Lettermen’s Club 3,4; Future Farmers 1,2, 3,4; Future Farmers Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; News- paper Staff 1,2,3; F.F.A. Reporter 3; Prom Attend- ant 3 Ma ick oi ime A. M. 12:00 The police force check up to see if anybody is sitting in the park. 12:30 Main Street finally begins to quiet down with just a stray car cruising here and there. 1:00 Karen G’s. folks tell her she has to stay in for a week. 1:15 Mr. McNett lets the dog out. Good excuse to see which one of the Tagatz girls is just getting home. 1:30 Jeanie A. smiles in her sleep. She must be dreaming about Buck again. 2:00 Worried parents begin to pace the floor as they wonder what's keeping Junior out so late. 2:30 Fathers start chasing Romeos out of the parlor. 3:00 Ah, things have finally quieted down. It’s about time. 3:30 Loud snores escape into the peaceful air. 4:00 Dean Davis takes a peek at the clock and smiles happily as he sees it isn’t time to get up yet. 4:30 Johnnie T. starts around to pick up milk. 5:00 Pat Meylor and the crowd are still jitterbugging at the slumber party. 5:30 Pete H. drops the rack of milk on the sidewalk. These late hours! 6:00 Dreams are cut short as the farm boys begin to crawl out. 6:30 Breakfast’s served! Who’s able to eat? — So early in the morning! 7:00 The buses are on their way. 7:30 Why’s everybody on the bus looking so tired? 8:00 Zazo starts putting on her cosmetics. 8:15 Is that Jeanie McD. just getting home? 8:25 The teachers begin to wonder if anyone is coming to school today. 8:30 Paul W. starts his bus service to the north end. 8:45 The halls begin to liven up as the night before is talked over. 8:55 Teachers start chasing the strays into their homerooms as the tardy bell rings. 8 59V2 Hold the bell! Here come the senior boys. 9:00 First class begins. There’s a long day ahead. 9:15 Loud laughs come from the physics room. 9:35 The freshmen are acting up in first hour assembly. 10:00 The chemistry class breathes a sigh of relief as the bell rings. 10:30 The senior business class is frantically trying to catch up on those long assignments. 11:10 Mournful sounds are heard as the band plays ‘'Death and Transfiguration.” 11:25 Mr. Davies has another argument with the phy ed girls. That third hour class! 11:50 Assembly is ordered to pick up all paper. 11:53 A mad rush is made for the doors. 11:5314 Mr. Dykman calls Ambrose back for running. AGAIN! 11:54 A mad scramble is made for the church basement. First come, first served. P. M. 12:30 The high school kids begin their ‘noonly’ parade around Main Street. 12:45 The doors open for another afternoon of drudgery. 12:50 How can Otto take roll call with so many still poking into home room? 1:05 Some of the later students head for the science room to get an excuse. 1:36 Hold the door, Miss Connelly. Here comes Roger Lee. 1:40 What! Is the Soc. class really having a movie? 2:20 Clear the senior hall and make way for the phy ed boys. 2:45 Mrs. Stevenson tries hard to teach her home ec class above all the noise coming from the gym. 3:10 The chorus has finally assembled. 3:35 Jeanie Rielly is ordered to take her gum out. 3:45 Mrs. Benedict raids the girls’ washroom. 3:50 Clear the doorways as the students take off much faster than they came. — 63 4 .05 Is Mrs. Taylor burning the French fries? There seems to be a lot of smoke pouring out of the Chocolate Shop. 4:10 The buses are leaving. Hey, wait a minute, Chub, here comes Brady. 4:15 Investigation proved it wasn’t French fries burning. 4:45 The police force breathe a sigh of relief as the last hot rod disappears in the dust. 5:15 Many of the girls decide to write to their servicemen before supper. 5:30 The home ec girls try to make use of their knowledge. 6:00 Come and get it! 6:30 Supper’s over, dishes done. 7:00 McConnell heads for the Black residence. 7:15 Annie and Mary Jo must be coming. We can hear them singing as they come down Ohio Street. 7:30 Where to, tonight; Gratiot, Cuba, or Point? 8:00 Benton and Shullsburg arrive and start to hunt up their girls. 8:15 Hey, Leahy, give us a ride. 8:45 Most of the freshman girls have been picked up. The senior boys must be around tonight. 9:00 Show’s out. Where to now? (Is that a joke?) 9:15 Why can’t some of those boys take pity on the girls and give them a ride instead of letting them walk the streets all night. 9:30 The Town Theater employees inquire where everybody is. 9:45 Coon Hound Hirsbrunner starts on the trail to see who he can bush-whack tonight. 9:55 Many are heading for the cemetery, but they aren’t dead. 10:00 Betty Ruf and James Mill sing Be My Life’s Companion.” 10:05 Janice tells Claddy she just has to get home. 10:15 A few of the less fortunate girls decide they might as well go home. 10:25 Main Street begins to look like a speed way as a few of the kids come back to town. 10:30 Oh, oh, somebody just got picked up. 11:00 A few stragglers appear on the street as the Sweet Shop and the Chocolate Shop are closed. 11:15 Buck decides to head for the north end. Gotta get some sleep so he’ll be able to go out to- morrow night. 11:30 Ernie tells the boys to let him off at the truck. 11:45 Hope Rowe makes Horeshoe Bend O. 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