Darlington High School - Pekatonia Yearbook (Darlington, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1961 volume:

PEKATONIKA Darlington High School Darlington, Wisconsin • • • Dedication...................................................3 Administration...............................................4 Faculty......................................................6 Seniors......................................................9 Senior Memories.............................................22 Undergraduates..............................................27 Athletics...............................................3 5 Organizations...............................................43 Activities..................................................49 foreword This, our last year at DHS, has been an eventful year— perhaps even an historic one. With the passage of years you may look look back upon this school year as the time when the darkness of ignorance was suddenly lighted with the bright gleam of knowledge. To capture these precious moments the PEKATONIKA has been compiled. In it you will find your classmates, old romances, gayest adventures, and happiest moments. So, we give you the 1961 PEKATONIKA with the hope you will find in it the memories of DHS dearest to you. Lynne Olson, Editor Donna Hirsbrunner, CoEditor £)edication Mr. Henry Huetten To Mr. Henry Huetten, teacher and gentleman, we didi- cate the 1961 PEKATONIKA. Mr. Huetten came to Darlington High School in 1953. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II, and after spending an interval in being hospitalized for injuries re- ceived in a forced landing, he completed his work for his degree at the University of Wisconsin. There he acquired his thorough knowledge of English and the skills for transmitting it to his students. We are grateful for the many hours of work that Mr. Huetten has given Darlington High School students in forensics. His expert coaching has developed the speaking ability of many of our students, and has enabled them to receive high ratings in competition. We give our ardent thanks to you, Mr. Huetten, for your interesting classes, your inspiring interpretation of American Lit- erature, your guidance in public speaking, and your advice on the publication of the Redbird. lration Mr. T. M. Nelson, Supervising Principal Our gal Friday” Each new day serves to remind us of the many changes that are taking place throughout the world and the adjustments that have to be made in order to keep pace with progress. The breath- taking advances in technology have rapidly increased the number of skilled tasks that have to be performed each day, which in turn has placed a premium on labor trained in specific skills. It is self evident that if we as individuals, are to live the happy and abund- ant life that we all seek, we must somehow at an early age visu- alize the demands that are going to be made of us by the society in which we are going to live and proceed with training toward that end. Our schools, both public and private, have been organ- ized, developed, and are being maintained for the expressed pur- pose of providing the training that is so necessary. The responsibility then is ours. Are we willing to give max- imum effort toward our work, make some sacrifices along the way, and at times accept disappointments in order to achieve our ob- jectives? This, I believe, will be the answer to the challenge con- fronting us. Mrs. T. M. Nelson, School Secretary T. M. NELSON, SUPT. Neither rain, sleet, hail, nor dark of night will deter our bus drivers from their rounds. While driving on their daily routes, on trips, and to basketball games they have more than adequately fulfilled the responsibilities of their jobs. Left to Right: Harold Crist, Art Hirsbrun- ner, Ed Gille, Forest Bishop, and Francis Mottley. The Board of Education is a group of taxpayers who are elected by the people to represent them in matters concerning property main- tenance and administration of the district schools. We are grateful for their efforts to keep our educational standard high Front Row: Ervin Johnson, Joseph Procter, Elmer Vir- tue. Back Row: Paul Lee, Harry Christensen, Dr. L. E. FitzGerald, William Curry. The student body and the faculty are very proud of the way their building is kept up by the custodians. Without their efforts D.H.S. would not be the same school. Many a cheery greeting is exchanged when we meet these gentlemen in the halls. Left to Right: Ray Schwartz and Walter Ischi. teacher a ectd eternity: LYLE AMUNDSON Mathematics Freshman Class Advisor MARGUERITE CONNELLY English Latin Class Play Coach Redbird Advisor Freshman Class Advisor HAZEL BENEDICT Business Education Pekatonika Advisor Senior Class Advisor MARY DARE Physical Education Pep Club Advisor Redbird Advisor Junior Class Advisor Cheerleader Advisor HELEN COLLINS English Library Speech Freshman Class Advisor RICHARD DAVIES Physical Education Basketball Coach Track Coach Junior Class Advisor COURTLAND GROTKIN Mathematics Sophomore Class Advisor HENRY HUETTEN English Citizenship Speech Redbird Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor CHARLES MARQUARDT English Senior Class Advisor Pekatonika Advisor W. W. MARTENS Industrial Arts Football Coach Sophomore Class Advisor JOHN McNETT Agriculture FFA Advisor Senior Class Advisor OTTO RUF General Science Physics Football Coach Baseball Coach Junior Class Advisor e cun never where hid infti uence JOHN SCHREAR Biology Social Problems Freshman Class Advisor GEORGE STEVENSON History Football Coach Track Coach Senior Class Advisor CAROLYN STEVENSON Home Economics FHA Advisor Sophomore Class Advisor ROBERT WOOD Music Redbird Advisor Junior Class Advisor These are the vital links that connect us, the students, with the future. The teachers of D.H.S. are dedicated to their work and strive to imbue in our minds the importance of a good education. All of us students give our heartfelt thanks for the magnificent job you teachers have done in both giving us wisdom and teaching us how to use it tc the best of our ability. ? . Seniors —9— Jhe future id a wor u William J. Berget Football 2 3 4 Baseball 12 3 4 FFA 1 2 3 4 FFA Secretary 4 Lettermen’s Club Vice-President 4 Paul R. Aebersold Football 2 3 4 Baseball 4 Track 1 2 3 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 4 Band 12 3 4 Class President 1 Redbird Staff 4 Lettermen's Club 3 4 All-Star Chorus 1 3 Rita Bigger FHA 1234 Karen Alderson FHA 12 3 4 Cheerie Blankenhorn FHA 12 3 4 FHA Editor 3 FHA Vice-President 4 Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Band 1234 Redbird Staff 2 3 4 Forensics 4 Darlene Benson FHA 1 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Ron Blaser Football 4 Band 12 3 4 Lettermen’s Club —10— Tyler Bowers Football 2 Track 12 3 4 Forensics 2 3 4 David Bredeson FFA 2 3 Band 1 2 Shirley Bradt Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Carolyn Kay Carpenter Girls’ Chorus 3 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Triple Trio 4 Madrigal 4 Band 1234 Forensics 2 3 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Orchestra 3 Pep Band 2 4 Allan Brecklin Basketball 12 3 4 Baseball 2 3 4 Track 1 Class President 4 Redbird Staff 2 3 Prom Attendant Lettermen’s Club 2 3 4 Mike J. Carpenter Annette Brecklin Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Band 1 2 3 Vice President 2 Forensics 1 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Prom Queen Homecoming Attendant 2 Cheerleader 2 3 4 ourAe —ii— in discover Robert Cary Football 2 3 Baseball 12 3 4 FFA 1 2 3 4 Larry O. Chellevold Football 2 3 4 Basketball 12 3 4 Track 12 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 12 3 4 Band 1234 Student Council 1 Forensics 1 Redbird Staff 2 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Lettermen’s Club 2 3 Mildred Clark Transfer from Belmont FHA234 Girls’ Chorus 4 Redbird Staff 4 Pep Club Treasurer 4 Robert A. Cornwell Basketball 12 3 4 Baseball 2 3 Track 1 Boys’ Chorus 12 4 Mixed Chorus 12 4 Madrigal 4 Band 12 3 4 Football Manager 2 Lettermen’s Club 2 3 4 Nancy Curry Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Triple Trio 2 Band 1234 Sec’y-Treas. 1 Forensics 1 Redbird Staff 2 Prom Attendant Homecoming Attendant 1 Pep Club President 4 All-Star Band 2 Orchestra 12 3 Cheerleader 2 3 4 Tod Curtiss Football Manager 2 3 4 Basketball Manager 3 4 Track Manager 2 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 2 4 Band 12 3 4 Forensics 12 3 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Lettermen's Club 3 4 —12— Patsy Irene Douglas FHA 12 3 4 Dianna M. Ellefson FHA 12 3 4 Girls’ Chorus 2 3 4 Band 1 2 Earl Ferrell Basketball 3 4 Baseball 3 4 Lettermen's Club Robert Francis Gross Football 2 Track 2 3 4 Boys' Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 3 Band 1 2 4 Judi Ann Hauser FHA 4 FHA Editor 4 Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 2 3 4 Band 2 3 4 Student Council 4 Forensics 1 Redbird Staff 3 4 Redbird Editor 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Prom Attendant Pep Club Treasuter 3 concerns ud AometimeA ance, Donna Jean Hirsbrunner FHA 3 4 Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 2 Band 1234 Forensics 12 3 4 Redbird Staff 12 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 2 3 4 Richard D. Hauser Football 2 Track 12 3 4 FFA 1 2 3 4 Lettermen's Club 2 3 4 Frank Howery Class Homcoming Float Chairman 12 3 4 Ernie L. Hess Football 2 3 4 Baseball 12 3 4 FFA 12 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 4 Lettermen’s Club Nick O. Hesseling Football 2 3 4 Basketball 13 4 Baseball 4 Track 12 3 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 2 3 4 Madrigal 4 Social Representative 3 Prom Attendant Lettermen’s Club 2 3 4 Jack Huntington Band 12 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 13 4 FFA 1 2 3 4 Secretary 3 Reporter 4 Pep Band Director 4 Orchestra 3 All-Star Chorus 1 3 Football 2 3 4 Track 2 3 Redbird Staff 3 4 Lettermen’s Club 4 William Imhoff Football 2 3 4 Basketball 1 2 Baseball 2 3 4 Track 1 FFA 1 2 3 4 FFA Sentinel 3 FFA Treasurer 4 Class Representative 2 Lettermen’s Club Sharon Johnson Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 FHA 12 3 4 Student Librarian 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Business Manager 4 Nancy Kay Johnston FHA 1 2 Girls' Chorus 2 3 4 Mixed Chorus 3 4 Madrigal 4 Band 12 3 4 Orchestra 3 Pep Band 12 4 Redbird Staff 4 Pekatonika Staff 2 3 4 Ben Krahenbuhl Football 2 3 4 Basketball 2 Baseball 4 Track 1 2 3 Boys’ Chorus 12 4 Mixed Chorus 12 4 Band 234 Class Representative 4 Redbird Staff 4 Prom Attendant Lettermen’s Club Wayne F. Larson FFA 1 2 3 4 Band 1 Thomas Lathrop Transfer from St. Norbert’s High School Football 3 4 Basketball 3 4 Track 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 3 4 Mixed Chorus 3 4 Madrigal 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Lettermen’s Club 3 4 Badger Boys’ State Lonnald W. Leary Football 2 3 4 Baseball 12 3 4 FFA 1 2 3 4 Lettermen's Club Dwayne N. Larson Baseball 3 4 FFA 1 2 what interests th oSe I wnom we toue the most. Timothy P. McGettigan Football 2 3 4 Basketball 12 3 4 Track 12 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 1 2 Mixed Chorus 1 2 Sophomore Class President Forensics 12 3 4 Prom Attendant Lettermen’s Club 2 3 4 Football Co-Captain 4 Stephen D. Lee Football 2 3 4 Basketball 12 3 4 Baseball 1 Track 2 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 12 3 Mixed Chorus 12 3 Lettermen’s Club 3 4 Richard McKillip FFA 1 2 3 4 Nancy Jean Leu FHA 1 2 4 Band 1234 Betha Jean McKillip FHA 1 4 FHA Secretary 4 Girls’ Chorus 4 Redbird Staff 4 Tom Meylor Football 2 3 4 Baseball 2 4 FHA 12 3 4 FFA Vice-President Lettermen’s Club 2 3 4 Charles McComish Baseball 2 Track 1 ' Jl Terry Miller FHA 4 Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 3 4 Madrigal 4 Band 12 3 4 Drum Majorette 4 Twirler 2 3 Donna Olson FHA 12 3 4 FHA Historian 4 Judy Murphy FHA 1 Girls Chorus 1 Lynne Olson Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Triple Trio 2 3 4 Madrigal 3 4 Band 1234 Orchestra 12 3 Class Secretary 2 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Editor 4 Prom Attendant Forensics 12 3 4 All-Star Band 2 All-Star Chorus 3 Gary L. Norland Football 2 3 Track 1 2 Band 1234 Forensics 4 Richard Nathan Olds Football 2 3 4 Football Co-Captain 4 Basketball 12 3 4 Track 12 3 4 Boys’ Chorus 1 4 Mixed Chorus 1 4 Madrigal 1 4 Band 12 3 4 Freshman Vice-President Junior President Redbird Co-Editor 4 Prom King Lettermen's Club 2 3 4 Badger Boys’ State Rita Parkinson Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 2 3 4 Madrigal 4 Band 234 Redbird Staff 3 4 Homecoming Attendant 4 -17- it comes not Ron Quinn Basketball 2 Baseball 2 3 4 Lettermen's Club Beverly Pickett Band 1 2 Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Madrigal 4 Triple Trio 4 FHA 1234 Pep Club Vice-Pres. 4 Redbird Staff 12 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 John R. Pink Football 2 3 4 Baseball 12 3 4 FFA 1 Lettermen’s Club 3 4 David Raymond Football 2 3 4 Baseball 3 4 Track 1 2 FFA 1234 Lettermen’s Club 2 3 Yvonne Ann Pinkham Girls Chorus 12 3 4 Band 12 3 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 —18— Anita Rowe Girls Chorus 4 Jane Sauer Girls' Chorus 1 2 Forensics 12 3 4 Redbird Staff 1 2 Pekatonika Staff 12 3 4 Student Librarian 4 Nancy Short Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Triple Trio 2 3 4 Madrigal 3 4 Band 12 3 4 Class Treasurer 3 Sec'y-Treas. 4 Forensics 2 3 4 Redbird Staff 12 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 2 3 4 Senior Editor 4 Homecoming Queen 4 Orchestra 12 3 All-Star Chorus 1 3 Mildred Smothers FHA 1 3 Girls’ Chorus 4 Redbird Staff 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Linda Stauffacher FHA 4 Girls’ Chorus 3 4 Band 1234 Redbird Staff 3 4 Prom Attendant Homecoming Attendant 3 Twirler 4 Joan Stoll FHA 1 2 3 Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Band 2 3 4 ac ain. —19— rove Gladys Ward FHA 12 3 4 FHA Editor 2 FHA President 4 Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Mixed Chorus 12 3 4 Triple Trio 2 3 4 Madrigal 3 4 Band 12 3 4 Social Representative 2 Class Secretary 3 Forensics 1 Redbird Staff 12 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 4 Thomas Symons Baseball 2 3 4 Track 1 Donna Weaver FHA 12 3 4 FHA Treasurer 4 Girls' Chorus 12 3 4 Band 1234 Redbird Staff 2 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 3 4 Forensics 2 3 4 Joseph Thomas Band 124 FFA 12 3 4 President 4 Football 2 3 4 Lettermen’s Club 2 Basketball 12 3 Track 12 3 Baseball 4 Mary L. Whirford FHA 1 2 Girls’ Chorus 12 3 4 Band 2 Forensics 3 4 Redbird Staff 12 3 4 Pekatonika Staff 12 3 4 Art Editor 4 Activity Editor 4 3 4 Leslie Torstenson Football 2 3 4 Basketball 2 Track 1 2 3 Boys’ Chorus 1 3 Band 12 3 4 James Wiegel Football 2 3 Baseball 2 3 Lettermen’s Club FFA 1 4 —20— Jerry Wonders Football 2 3 4 Basketball 12 3 4 Track 12 3 4 FFA 1 Junior Vice-President Football Co-Captain 4 Letterraen’s Club 2 3 4 Pekatonika 4 Bill Woodward Football 2 3 4 Baseball 2 Track 3 FFA 2 3 4 Lettermen's Club . . . f- reAent; it la th ine. Cjo j orth to meet the shadowy duture without ear and wi th a manly heart. —21— Senior m emones One of our most memorable days was Freshman Initiation. The trudge around the football field and the stunts performed at the party that night were thoroughly enjoyed, especially by the upperclassmen. Lynne Olson’s fine piano playing took her to the state solo-ensemble festival in May of this year. As Freshmen in 1957, we elected the following class officers: Paul Aebersold, President; Dick Olds, Vice-President; Nancy Curry, Secretary-Treasurer; Lar- ry Chellevold, and Jack White, Social representatives. We were the largest class ever to enter the portals of DHS with 97 members. Nancy Curry was chosen to be the Fresh man attendant for Homecoming. Our float, with WE'LL WHIP PLATTE- VILLE as our theme, was one of the finest in the parade. When we returned to school in the fall of 1958, we elected Tim McGettigan, President; Annette Brecklin, Vice-Presi- dent; Lynne Olson, Secretary-Treasurer; and Gladys Ward and Bill Imhoff, Social Representatives. Four members of our class, Jack Huntington, Nancy Short, Larry Chellevold, and Lynne Olson, went to the State solo-ensemble contest in Madison. Jack received a first, which is quite an achievement Our Sophomore float was really wonderful this year, and it won sec- ond prize in the Homecoming pa- rade. Annette Brecklin represented our class in the Homecoming festivities. Annette Brecklin and Nancy Curry were selected as our Sophomore cheer- leaders. III Jerry Wonders started his mag- nificent career on the gridiron this year, and he aided greatly in the team's championship performance. L« Dick When basketball season rolled around, Allan Brecklin was promoted to the A” squad. This was a great honor for him and for our class. This year saw the beginning of DHS's own dance band, and two of the five members were Sophomores. They were Les Torstenson and Dick Olds. —23— Larry Nancy SPORTS 1959-60 This was an exceptional year in the ath- letics field with our DHS speedsters win- ning the championship in basketball and H baseball. Class officers elected this year were: Dick Olds, President; Jerry Wonders, Vice-President; Nancy Short, Secretary; Gladys Ward, Treasurer; and Nick Hes- seling and Lynn Smith, Social Represent- atives. Dick O ft State solo-ensemble contest found Dick Olds playing both a solo and a duet with Bob Cornwell. Dick received a first on his solo. Nancy Short sang in a quartet which re- ceived a first also. Linda Stauffacher was cho- sen Homecoming attendant by the Junior football boys and reigned during the Homecom- ing activities. Dick Gladys Nancy Bob Tom Dick Tim McGettigan, Tod Curtiss, and Lynne Olson went to the state forensics contest in Madison where Tim and Lynne received A's”. Tim was in the non-orig- inal oratory group, and Lynne gave a four- minute speech. Gladys Nancy Tom Lathrop and Dick Olds were selected by the Ki- wanis Club and the American Legion to go to Badger Boys State held on the campus of Ripon College. Elections were held at the end of the one week’s stay. The Betty Crocker Award this year went to Gladys Ward, while the DAR award went to Nancy Curry. Several of the members of the Class of ’61 were on these teams. In track Paul Aebersold, Dick Hauser, Phil Ellefson, Dick Olds, and Tim McGettigan man- aged to bring home many honors from the meets. JUNIOR PROM I960 In the Good Old Summertime” was the theme chosen by the Junior Class of I960 for the annual Junior Prom held on May 6 in the high school gym. The gym was gaily decorated in an old-fashioned air. The crowning area featured a swing decorated with imitation pink roses. Silhouettes of two old-fashioned women adorned the stage, and an antique carriage highlighted the back wall. Star-studded blue streamers floated toward the center of the gym, where a revolving crystal sphere sprinkled the floor with drops of glitter. In an impressive ceremony, Her Highness, Queen Annette Brecklin was crowned by His Highness, King Dick Olds. The court consisted of: Ben Krahenbuhl, Nancy Curry, Nick Hesseling, Judi Hauser, Lynne Olson, Tim McGettigan, Linda Stauffacher, and Allan Brecklin. The junior attendants were Kent McConnell, Sheila Mullen, Marlene White, and Bill Short. The Starlighters provided the music for the very enchanting evening. The Royal Pair’ BACK ROW: Left to right—David Raymond, Larry Chellevold, Joe Thomas, Jerry Won- ders, Dick Olds, Tom Meylor, Lon Leary, Steve Lee, and Tom Lathrop. FRONT ROW: Left to Right—Linda Ruef, Sophomore Attendant; Rita Parkinson, Senior Attendant; Co- Captain, Tim McGettigan; Queen, Nancy Short; Kristy Soper, Junior Attendant; Janice Kraus. Freshman Attendant. Tod Curtiss acted as narrator. J4. omecoming. The I960 Homecoming festivities began on Thursday evening, September 29 with the parade and pep rally. The gaily decorated floats were shown and the Queen with her court were presented during the parade. Later, at the pep rally, which was conducted as a convention, the First Lady, Nancy Short, and her attendants, were introduced to the con- vention delegates. A landslide vote for a Darlington victory over Dodgeville proved to be accurate. On Friday evening, September 30, the Inaugural Ball was held, and Nancy Short was inaugurated First Lady. Co-Captain, Dick Olds Queen, Nancy Short Co-Captain, Jerry Wonders Co-Captain, Tim McGettigan Queen, Nancy Short Co-Captain, jerry Wonders Co-Captain, Dick Olds junior An ounce of enterprise TOP ROW: Harold Elzen, Mike Acherman, Bob Albertson, David Gabel, Ralph Andrews. THIRD ROW: Maureen Burris, Linda Colbeck, Clinton Anderson, Leonard Bennett, Darlene Badertscher. SECOND ROW: John Carpenter, Leonard Fenner, Gerald Andrews, Marian Armstrong, Connie Calvert, Terry Brunkow. FRONT ROW: Hattie Carlson, Jim Boyle, Jean Cullen, Jean Bradley, Karen Bradt. TOP ROW: Mike Gould, Donald Malott, Phil McDonald, Gary Krause, Jim Matley. THIRD ROW: Roger McGranahan, Charles Gratz, Regina Larson, Bob Goebel, Calvin Hughes. SECOND ROW: Jerry King, Jack Larson, Diane Leinberger, Lynn McGreane, Gary Gratz. FIRST ROW: Donna Hermanson, Jill Godfrey, Pauline Lashock, Mary Keough. —28— is worth a pound of experience” TOP ROW: James Schwartz, Jerry Rowe, Jim Murphy, Jim Pink, Eddie Reilly. THIRD ROW: Harold Schwartz, James Smith, Jim Meylor, Roy Shultz, Kathleen McWilliams. SECOND ROW: Betty Meyer, Judi Robertson, James Robertson, Bev Short, Carol Ohnstad. FIRST ROW: Harold Peterson, Sharon Peterson, Shirley Murray, Jerry Quinn, Betty Smith. TOP ROW: Merlin Wiegel, Charles Steiner, Eldon Wilson, Rolyn Smith, Gary Weaver. THIRD ROW: Janice Van Matre, Patsy Wendt, Margaret Taschek, Karen Whalen, Carol Stoll. SECOND ROW: Ruth White, Margie Thomas, Gary Ward, Kenny Wiegel. FIRST ROW: Joyce Wedig, Pauline Wilkowski,Ruth Smith, Joanne Staver, Kristy Soper. ABSENT: Don Vinger. -29- omore The Wildest Colts TOP ROW: Bruce Berget, Tom Brines, Gary Andrews, James Ebert, Steve Edge, Stanley I- Clayton. THIRD ROW: Neil Clayton, Lester L. Andrews, Mike Curry, Leslie L. An- drews, Leslie Ralph Benson. SECOND ROW: Margaret Anderson, Mary Beth Chambers, Marilyn Carpenter, Shirley Berget, Gary Douglas. FRONT ROW: Rita Bredeson, Pat Boyle, Dixie Coulthard, Sherry Boyle, Margie Chambers, Pat Cassidy. TOP ROW: Lee Goodman, Chuck North, Tom Nethery, Don Monson, Dave Peterson David Lee Olson. THIRD ROW: Paul McDermott, Jenny Jameson, Dick Hicks, Barry E. King, Gary O'Brien, Kathy Hoeper, JoAnn Keough. SECOND ROW: Gloria James, Doris Hauser, Mytna Hughes, Joseph Lashock, Kathi Jo Grange, Dianne Larson. FRONT ROW: Mary Glendenning, Rosalyn Horsley, Gary Hi Glindinning, R. Lynn Halverson, Delvan Nelson, Jim Imhoff, Mary Jo Imhoff. —JO— Make the Best Horses” TOP ROW: Stuart Lee, Kenneth Gratz, Tony Wagner, Jim Ray, Gary Jackson, Fred Thorn- men. THIRD ROW: Connie Olson, Don Reichling, Ellen Mevis, Marilyn McComish, Pamela Nevels, Jim McGuire, Vernie Sauer. SECOND ROW: Mary McDonald Mary O’Brien, Jean Jameson, Susan Johnson, Marie Peterson, Glenna Penniston. FRONT ROW: Mary Kay Olson, Jim Smith, Bruce Peterson, Kenneth Kendall, Dennis Evans, Sandy Mc- Killip, Pat McKinlay. TOP ROW: Bill Whitford, Phil Wedige, Janet Pink, Jack Stauffacher, Jeanne Tuescher. THIRD ROW: George Wonders, Betty Staver, Mildred Schuetz, Jim Webster. SECOND ROW: Jo White, Linda Pratt, David D. Willborn, Barb Schwartz, Louise Ward. FRONT ROW: Donna Raymond, Connie K. Weaver, Linda Ruef, Bonnie Schilling, Bernie Wedig. —31— FOURTH ROW- Peter Chambers, Peter Christensen, Alfred Dirksen, Robert Doyle, Ken- neth Cornwell, Bob Christ, James Blaser. THIRD ROW: John Bendorf, Jo Anne Bigger, Pat Curtiss, Ruth Albertson, Barbara Clayton, Suzanne Boyle, Harold Colbeck. SECOND ROW: Judy Burris, Roy Albertson, Lora Crist, Ronald Bradt, Ron Chellevold, Shirley Brad- shaw, Nancy Boyle. FRONT ROW: Jim Burke, Daryle Bennett, Donald Boyle, Dianna Clayton, Janet Doan, Margaret Clark, Ed Aebersold. FOURTH ROW: Jerry Hanson, Dale Hess, David Hexom, Keith Johnson, Harley John- son, Arleigh Jorgenson. THIRD ROW: Dennis Hale, Connie Homb, Donna Howe, Car- men Grange, Barbara Johnson, Marilyn Fenner, Pat Fleming. SECOND ROW: Shirley Hollinger, Jean Imhoff, Kathleen Keough, John Judkins, Judy Jantzen, Joe Duval Lynn Gertsch. FRONT ROW: Shirley Heins, James Gratz, John Ghndmmng, Cindy Ellefson, Connie Gross, Ronna Lee Ferrell. —32— I take on new eagerness FOURTH ROW: Janice Kraus, Jack McNett, Charles Leahy, Donald Leinberger. Larry Hendrickson, Tom Olson, Kay McGowan. THIRD ROW: Sharon Lancaster, Mary Mullen, Bob Meehan, Bob McGuire, Sandy Lancaster, Joseph McDermott. SECOND ROW: John Nethery, David Larson, Tom Keyes, Don Osterday, Gary Loken, Randy Mandigo, Karen McKitrick. FRONT ROW: David Ohnstad, Dan O'Rourke, Gary Mosley, Karen Mc- Comish, Judy Merriam, Martha Lashock. FOURTH ROW: Don Stauffacher, Bill Winslow, David Roelli, Thurl Yearous, Tom Tues- cher, John Rakow. THIRD ROW: Dick Virtue, Dennis Russell, Tom Wiegel, Tony Pratt, Bill Weaver, Bill Raisbeck, Robert Steger. SECOND ROW: Joan Reichling, Bonita Pratt, Joan Wedig, Barb Peterson, Toni Smith, Carol Rood, Bonnie Robertson. FIRST ROW: Dave Wiegel, Pat Rielly, Geraldine Palzkill, Doris Weaver, Shirley Rakow, Barb Schilling, Robert Woodward. -33— SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS JUNIORS FRONT ROW: Allan Brecklin, President. Bill Berget, Vice-President. BACK ROW: Nancy Short, Secretary-Treasurer; Ben Kra- henbuhl and Judi Hauser, Social Repre- sentatives. FRONT ROW: Calvin Hughes, President; Jim Smith, Vice-President; Ruth Smith, Secretary. BACK ROW: Connie Calvert Treasurer; John Carpenter, Kate McWil liams, Social Representatives. FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW: Don Osterday, President; Ron Chellevold, Vice-President. BACK ROW: Cindy Ellefson, and John Judkins, Social Representatives; Suzanne Boyle, Sec.-Treas. FRONT ROW: David Willborn, Linda Ruef, Social Representatives. BACK ROW: Bill Whitford, President; Doris Hauser, Sec.-Treas.; Jim Ebert, Vice- President. CLASS SUMMARY 1961 The Freshman Class, the largest ever, has proved to be an ambitious and co-operative group. Their magazine sale was an extremely successful venture. They were put through several rigorous tests before they became part of D. H. S., but they were graciously received when initiation was over. The Sophomore Class was very active this year and experienced the move to upper classmen. Many spent the first few weeks of the school year on their projects for biology. Another project was that of driver education, from which many of the students obtained their driving permits. Much work was put into the Sophomore Shuffle, which turned out to be a very fun-filled evening. The Junior Class started their year by purchasing class rings. There were many athletes from the Junior Class on our championship football team. After the football season was over the boys elected next year’s captain, Roy Schultz. The Junior Prom was magnificent in every respect, and it brought to them much satisfaction and pride. This year they pre- pared to fill Senior shoes next fall. The exalted Senior Class spent a perfect year gaining recognition for its many achievements. Participation in athletics, music, and declamation were just a few of our accomplishments. The Senior Ball, held on December 21 proved to be a very profitable evening. Now, after four action-packed years of preparation, we leave the halls of D.H.S. to meet new horizons. —34— —35— BACK ROW: Lashock, Sauer, Clayton, Wagner, McGranahan, Carpenter, Peterson, Bill and Jim Imhoff, Gratz. EIGHTH ROW: Kendall, An- drews, Schwartz, Roy Shultz, McDonald, Curry, Andrews, O’Brien. SEVENTH ROW: McDermott, Lee, Hughes, Wedig, Reichling, Glindening, Nelson, Monson. SIXTH ROW: Tom Hastert, Acherman, Weaver, Gabel, Harold Schwartz, Ken Gratz, Brines, Boyle, Bernard Wedig FIFTH ROW: Fenner, Gerald Andrews, Goebel, Smith, Brunkow, Krause, Nethery, Edge, Clayton, Bruce Berget. FOURTH ROW: Webster, Whi- ford, Ben Krahenbuhl, Ron Blaser, George Wonders, Peterson, Jackson, Stauffacher, Douglas. THIRD ROW: Don Leary, Jim Ebert, Jack Hunt- ington, Tom Lathrop, Jerry Wonders, Wiegel, Rowe, Pink, Olson, Steiner, Lester Andxews. SECOND ROW: Mike Gould, John Pink, Dick Olds, Tim McGettigan, Steve Lee, Larry Chellevold, Jim Meylor, Wilson. FIRST ROW: Bill Berget, Ernie Hess, Nick Hesseling, Lon Leary,Dave Ray- mond, Joe Thomas, Tom Meylor, Bill Woodward, Paul Aebersold. FRONT: Dick Hicks, Tod Curtiss, Les Torstenson, Managers. SEASON’S SUMMARY CL lamps DARLINGTON 44 — MT. HOREB 0 1960 f”!lree weeks of sweating it out under the hot sun paid off big dividends as the cham- pionship bound Redbirds started the I960 season with a big win over the Vikings. As the big Redbird line, consisting of Thomas, Berget, Meylor. Raymond, Hess, Hesseling, and I.eary, cleared the way, everyone got into the act as touchdowns were scored by Jerry Won- ders, Joe Thomas, Dick Olds, Tim McGettigan, Larry Chellevold, and Jim Webster. DARLINGTON 40 — MINERAL POINT 7 Darlington rolled to a relatively easy victory with the defeat of the Pointers. It was a wet, cold night, but the Redbirds marched through the mud and racked up six touchdowns and four extra points. DARLINGTON 34 — FENNIMORE 14 Although the Redbirds stumbled a bit at first and were losing 14 to 6 at half, they came back the second half, after one of Coach Wadzy's pep talks, and swamped the Fennimore team before they knew what hit them. Tim McGettigan kept the Redbirds in the game for the first half with his touchdown. In the second half, Jerry Wonders slopped through the mud and rain to score four touchdowns and four extra points. DARLINGTON 34 — DODGEVILLE 6 Homecoming looked as if it would be a bad day when, early in the game, our starting fullback, Jerry Wonders, was hurt and out of the game; but the brunt of our running attack was taken over by another senior fullback, Paul Aebersold. The scoring was done by Tim McGettigan, who crossed the goal line three times for the Redbirds. Dodgeville scored only one, and no one was more surprised than the Dodger ball carrier when he hit paydirt. DARLINGTON 21 — PLATTEVILLE 20 This was the big one! Never before was there such a crowd at a high school football game. The Hillmen drew first blood, but Roy Schultz blocked the extra point attempt, which proved to be the deciding factor in the game. Nick, The Toe,” Hesseling added all three of our extra points, as the mighty Redbirds came from behind to score three TD's and win the game. In this game every man had to play like a champion, for Platteville had not been beaten and had a very good team. DARLINGTON 39 — CUBA CITY 0 Although a bit low for this game, the Redbirds proved themselves again by downing the Cubans. The Redbirds, sparked by the seniors playing their last home game, rolled up 320 yards to the Cubans’ 30 and marched to 21 first downs to the Cubans' 6. DARLINGTON 44 — BOSCOBEL 0 Wadzy put to work his second string as Jim Ebert had a field day and collected five touchdowns to his credit. As Wadzy put the Juniors and Sophomores through their paces, the old pro” seniors sat and grumbled about the cold. DARLINGTON 26 — LANCASTER 18 In this last game of the year, the Redbirds found that they had to fight down to the last minute of the last game for a championship—and that they did. Jerry Wonders had himself quite a workout as he carried the ball 43 times to the left side of the line, through the holes opened up by Lon Leary and Nick Hesseling. The defense was sparked by the defensive linebacker, Tom Lathrop, as he stopped their halfback, Gary Frye, time after time for losses. —37— War Party” 'The 'Toe' Do something, Berget' What's that again?” They’re goer’s” Trapped” On the march Run for cover, Jim” Somebody goofed” THE BIG THREE' THE GENERALS Dick Tim Jerry 'Otto” Wadzy” Steve” BaJJUt CL ampd BASKETBALL A-SQUAD L. to R.: Coach Davies, Wonders, Schwartz, Brecklin, Olds, Cornwell, Lee, Lathrop, McGet- tigan, Chellevold, Ferrell, Tod Curtiss, Manager. BASKETBALL B-SQUAD STANDING: Edge, Lee, Whitford, Tuescher, Gratz, Wedig, Hexom, Doyle, Jackson, Clay- ton. KNEELING: Manager, Peterson; Mosley, Osterday, Blaser, Wonders, Christensen, Webster, O’Brien, Chellevold, Bendorf. —39— amp A A-SQUAD Darlington 62 West Grant 52 Darlington 80 Mount Horeb 53 Darlington 68 Mineral Point 47 Darlington 78 Fennimore 54 Darlington 49 Dodgeville 46 Darlington 60 Platteville 29 Darlington 56 Cuba City 38 Darlington 66 Boscobel 34 Darlington 58 West Grant 38 Darlington 52 Lancaster 61 Darlington 79 Mount Horeb 53 Darlington 71 Mineral Point 42 Darlington 69 Fennimore 46 Darlington 57 Dodgeville 54 Darlington 77 Platteville 72 Darlington 89 Cuba City 68 Darlington 76 Boscobel 54 Darlington 51 Lancaster 53 B-SQUAD Darlington 31 West Grant 18 Darlington 49 Mount Horeb 18 Darlington 52 Mineral Point 29 Darlington 34 Fennimore 3 Darlington 32 Dodgeville 28 Darlington 31 Platteville 27 Darlington 41 Cuba City 18 Darlington 46 Boscobel 24 Darlington 37 West Grant 19 Darlington 30 Lancaster 46 Darlington 42 Mount Horeb 23 Darlington 51 Mineral Point 24 Darlington 42 Fennimore 26 Darlington 15 Dodgeville 27 Darlington 53 Platteville 25 Darlington 53 Cuba City 39 Darlington 53 Boscobel 31 Darlington 48 Lancaster 46 -40— BASEBALL — CHAMPS 1960 FIFTH ROW: Berget, Symons, Leary, Cary, Reilly, Vinger. FOURTH ROW: Borman, Manager; L. Andrews, Hastert, King Larson, Meier, P. McDonald. THIRD ROW: Ward, Keough, R. Andrews, Schwartz, Boyle, K. Wiegel, J. Quinn. SECOND ROW: Brecklin, Imhoff, Ferrell, Hess, Gabel, R. Quinn, Pink, Cornwell. FRONT ROW: Olds, Rock, Co- Captain; Springer, Co-Captain; Cullen, Monson, Bendorf, D. McDonald. TRACK FOURTH ROW: McGreane, Meier, Mevis, Lee, McGuire. THIRD ROW: McGettigan, Torstenson, Steiner, Lathrop, Stevenson. SECOND ROW: Ellefson, Hesseling, Thomas, Chellevold Olds FRONT ROW: Aebersold, Rassmussen, Hauser, Penniston. —41— FRESHMAN INITIATION Aren’t we sweet' Dig those outfits! ” Sports S, ummartj FOOTBALL The entire school was at a feverish pitch backing our I960 Redbird team to the SWAL championship. Regaining the title was the motive of every play in each game. The season ended victoriously, after much hard work, with eight wins and no losses. Much of the credit goes to the Seniors who, through their leadership and example to the under- classmen, fielded all but four of the twenty-two members of the offensive and defen- sive units. BASKETBALL Nine Seniors, all lettermen, and one Junior made up the defending championship team at D.H.S. Lacking in height, the running game of basketball was introduced to the Redbirds. There was never a dull game during the drive toward the goal—the SWAL championship. Retaining the title was the shot in the arm” during each game. BASEBALL The Redbird baseball team of 1960 brought home another SWAL conference championship. Like the football team, they finished the season with eight wins and no losses. Nine of the members of the championship squad were members of the Class of 1961. Under the capable coaching of Mr. Ruf, our boys again made Darlington High School proud of its fine athletes. TRACK The I960 track team was one of the finest ever fielded by D.H.S. At the conference track meet in Boscobel, the Redbird team missed the SWAL championship by only Vi point. The only loss during the season was a non-conference meet at Monroe—and that only by three points. The boys brought home track trophies from the West Relays in Madison and the Conference meet in Boscobel. —42— —43— 3 J4 _J OFFICERS: Left to right are—Cheerie Blankenhorn, Vice-President; Betha McKillip, Secretary; Donna Weaver, Treasurer, Gladys Ward, President; Jill Godfrey, Social Chairman; Donna Olson, Historian; and Judi Hauser, Editor. SADIE HAWKINS The annual Sadie Hawkins dance was held Friday, October 12, in the Darlington gymnasium. This year, unlike any other year, a King was chosen to reign over the dance. Senior, Bill Berget, won that unprecedented honor and portrayed his role magnificently. Never a quiet moment in the FHA kitchen FH.A. This year the Darlington F.H.A. chapter accomplished many things. For the first time in history there was a king for the annual Turnabout Dance. Among other projects this year, the Future Homemakers of America put on a Mother-Daughter Banquet, and two style shows. Busy Bees Gladys, Jill, and Judi discussing a serious Home Ec. problem. TOP ROW: Bill Imhoff, Treasurer; Jack Huntington, Reporter; Jim Imhoff, Sentinel. FRONT ROW: Joe Thomas, President; Tom Mcylor, Vice-President; Bill Berget, Secretary; Mr. McNett, Advisor. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA This year has been a very successful one (tit the Darlington Chapter of the F.F.A. Under the teaching of Mr. McNett and the two practice teachers, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Ray, each one gained a great deal of knowledge. All through the year money-making drives were sponsored by the group to provide funds for the trip to Jag Lake made by the Senior boys at the end of the year. During these drives spray aid, animal aid, screwdrivers, wrench sets, and Farm Journal magazines were sold. The annual F.F.A. dance held on October 28 provided a great deal of entertainment as well as profits for the group. Dancing to the music of Russ Wilson made the whole evening lively and fun-filled. Throughout the four years of Ag., soils, animals, and rations are studied. While doing this, each of the boys carry on supervised farming programs which are really the show windows” of the course. The fourth year is comprised of work in shop and farm carpentry. As the boys leave this course, it is certain that they will be an asset to the improvement of agriculture in America. TREES FOR TOMORROW This excursion took four of the Darlington Ag. boys 350 miles north to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Included in this trip sponsored by the Wisconsin Power and Light Company was a tour of the cranberry bogs, a fish hatchery, Star Lake Forest Plantation, Trout Lake Nursery, and the Rainbow Reservoir on the Wisconsin River. It w'as a pleasant and informative trip, and the boys benefited much from their experiences. L. to R.: Bob Cary, David Bredeson, Gary O’Brien, Mr. McNett. —45— Jack Huntington Student Pep Band Director PEP CLUB OFFICERS L. to R.: Nancy Curry, President; Bev Pickett, Vice-President; Milly Clark, Secretary. Absent: Kristy Soper, Treasurer. PEP BAND CHEERLEADERS TOP ROW: Mary Olson, Pat Cassidy. FRONT ROW: Nancy Curry, Annette Brecklin, Jill Godfrey, Jean Bradley. PEKATONIKA STAFF . . . AUTHORS, AND EDITORS REDBIRD STAFF SUMMARY OF ORGANIZATIONS F.H.A. The Darlington F.H.A. Chapter accomplished much this year to help its members to become better homemakers. The girls, led by President Gladys Ward, took charge of many social events and made them a success. Much of the credit can be given to the advisor, Mrs. Stevenson, and the rest of the officers. F.F.A. Members of the Darlington F.F.A. have done much for the betterment of Darlington rural life. Each member, will long remember the year’s accomplishments of his F.F.A. chapter. The leadership of President Joe Thomas and the guidance of Mr. McNett, brought the achievements of the chapter to a high level. PEP CLUB AND PEP BAND Under the capable leadership of Mrs. Dare, the pep club presented skits and cheers for the pep rallies before home games. Nancy Curry, our pep club president, ably presided over these pep rallies. The Pep Band, better than ever, provided entertainment between the A and B squad basket- ball games and during the half-time of the A game. Jack Huntington, student director, and Mr. Wood, band director, deserve special recognition for the work they did to make our entertainment successful. CHEERLEADERS Cheer, cheer, for Darlington High,” describes the spirit of our six energetic and spirited cheerleaders. Their constant backing served to encourage the boys and rally the support of the fans. School spirit was aroused before each home game by a well-organized and enthu- siastic pep meeting. Thank you, Cheerleaders, for a job well done. PEKATONIKA The Pekatonika Staff of 1961 appreciate the many considerations shown as we labored to compile this book. We are grateful for the interest of our many subscribers whose purchase will help to keep us out of the red. Mrs. Benedict, Miss Collins, and Mr. Marquardt de- serve a special thanks for the patience and persistence with which they helped us. Our task was not an easy one, but we enjoyed it and hope you in turn will enjoy to an even greater degree this product of our labors, the Pekatonika of 1961. REDBIRD With a larger-than-ever staff, led by Co-Editors Dick Olds and Judi Hauser, the Redbird school newspaper did a splendid job of reporting on all school events. A lot of work went into each of the six issues, but the results made it very worthwhile. The whole staff was enthusiastic and worked hard. JUNIORS AND SENIORS TOP ROW: T. Curtiss, Thomas, Huntington, Chellevold, Olds, Cornwell, Carpenter. SECOND ROW: P. Aebersold, Krahenbuhl, R. Blaser, Taschek, J. Larson, Norland, B. Gross. THIRD ROW: Johnston, White, McGreane, Miller, Stauffacher, Stoll, Ward. FOURTH ROW: Calvert, Pinkham, Leu, J. Hauser, Olson, Meyers. FIFTH ROW: Hirsbrunner, D. Weaver, N. Curry, Short, Parkinson, Blankenhorn. —50— SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN TOP ROW: Berget, Brines, Hexom, Leahy, Goodman, Curry, McNett. SECOND ROW: D. Hauser, P. Curtiss, Jean Jameson, Christensen, Johnson, C. Grange, Tuescher, S. Boyle. THIRD ROW: Fleming, Jenny Jameson, Ruef, Nevels, Penniston, Mevis, K. Grange. FOURTH ROW: Palzkill, E. Aebersold, Mandigo, J. Blaser, Jorgenson, Peterson, Mc- Kitrick. FIFTH ROW: C. Weaver, Horsley, Cassidy, D. Larson, N. Boyle, Hollinger, C. Gross. —51— wlj a orud flirt n o • p am C) a rs n ■ o o o Or� an nrnnnanr o TOP ROW: Hesseling, T. Curtiss, L Chellevold, B. Cornwell, Wagner, Lathrop, Hunt- ington, Olds, Leahy, K. Cornwell, Brines, Lee, D. Peterson, Goebel, E. Aebersold. THIRD ROW: McGreane, P, Curtiss, Johnson, Krahenbuhl, Gould, Clayton, Hanson, M. Curry, Christensen, Jorgenson, R. Chellevold, Gross, B. Peterson, P. Aebersold. SECOND ROW: Jean Jameson, L. Olson, Armstrong, Mevis, McWilliams, Nevels, Car- penter, Van Matre, Johnston, Miller, Jenny Jameson, Wendt, Albertson, N. Curry. FIRST ROW: Parkinson, Carlson, Penniston, Hauser, Grange, Short, Ward, M. B. Chambers, M. Olson, Ruef, Bradley, M. Chambers, Doan, Horsley. Glenna Penniston is the able accompanist for the Mixed Chorus, Girls' Chorus, Boys’ Chorus, and the ensembles. She is a sopho- more, and she is active in band, forensics, and the publications. Hats off for the fine job she has done all year long! GIRLS' CHORUS SENIORS TOP ROW: Miller, M. Clark, Whitford, Carpenter, Johnston, Johnson. THIRD ROW: B. McKillip, J. Stoll, Brecklin, L. Olson, G. Ward, Pinkham. SECOND ROW: N. Short, Rowe, D. Ellefson, J. Hauser, K. Soper, Colden. FIRST ROW: Parkinson, Weaver, Hirsbrunner, Curry, Blankenhorn, Smothers. JUNIORS TOP ROW: C. Stoll, Whalen, Wendt, Colbeck, Badertscher, Leinberger. THIRD ROW: White, R. Smith, Van Matre, McWilliams, McGreane, Armstrong, Godfrey. SECOND ROW: Wedig, Meyer, B. Short, Calvert, Wilkowski, Ohnstad. FIRST ROW: M. Keough, Carlson, Hermanson, B. Smith, K. Soper, Bradley, Murray. —53— GIRLS' CHORUS SOPHOMORES ml fl jbj TOP ROW: Jean Jameson, Mevis, Staver, Pink. Schuetz, Johnson, Tuescher, C. Olson. THIRD ROW: James, Berget, M. B. Chambers, Peterson, Nevels, McKillip, L. Pratt, Hughes. SECOND ROW: L. Ward, J. Keough, Hoeper, B. Schilling, M. Olson, Jenny Jameson, O'Brien, D. Hauser. FIRST ROW: Weaver, Bredeson, Boyle, Larson, M. Chambers, Grange, Horsley, Ruef, Penniston. FRESHMEN TOP ROW: Homb, Mullen, C. Grange, Albertson, S. Lancaster, Clayton, McGowan, Boyle, Pratt. THIRD ROW: T. Smith, Kraus, Crist, Fenner, Curtiss, Sharon Lancaster, Fleming, Mer- riam. „ SECOND ROW: C. Ellefson, Howe, B. Schilling, M. Clark, J. Wedig, McKitrick, Gertsch, Hollinger, Rood. FIRST ROW: Palzkill,McComish, Lashock, Gross, D. Weaver, Doan, Imhoff, Boyle. —54— BOYS' CHORUS TOP ROW: S. Clayton, Huntington, Olds, B. Cornwell, Wagner, Lathrop, Hexom, L. Chellevold, K. Cornwell, Lee. THIRD ROW: King, Hesseling, Gould, N. Clayton, Whitford, Hess, Leahy, Brines, Goe- bel, McGuire. SECOND ROW: Christensen, Andrews, J. Stauffacher, Curtiss, D. Peterson, Curry, Han- son, D. Stauffacher. FIRST ROW: Mandigo, P. Aebersold, Gross, Krahenbuhl, McNett, Jorgenson, B. Peter- son, R. Chellevold, E. Aebersold. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM MUSIC IN ACTION TOP: Terry Miller, Kate McWilliams. 2nd: Lynne Olson, Gladys Ward, Bev Pickett. 1st: Jean Bradley, Nancy Short. MADRIGAL TOP ROW: Cornwell, Lathrop, Huntington, Curtiss. THIRD ROW: Hesseling, Olds, Chellevold, Aebersold. SECOND ROW: Olson, Carpenter, Johnston, Miller. FIRST ROW: Parkinson, Ward, Short. TOP: Mary Chambers, Su- san Johnson, Carmen Grange. 2nd: Linda Ruef, Jenny Jameson, Ellen Mevis. 1st: Margie Chambers, Jan- et Doan, Rosalyn Horsley. Twirlers L. to R.: Terry Miller, Drum Majorette; Lynn McGreane, Glenna Pen- niston, Linda Ruef, Linda Stauffacher, Pam Nevels. Drum Majorette Terry on the march Wusic ummarij. Room 32, the bandroom, is one of the busiest and noisiest rooms in D. H.S. From 8:30 a.m. until about 6:00 pm. daily, Mr. Wood has students sing- ing or playing on their instruments getting ready for some big event. Every year the band and choruses have a schedule of concerts and march- ing dates. To begin this school year with a bang, the marching band of 75 members journeyed to Platteville for the annual Dairy Day celebration. The other major fall events in the music department, as well as in the rest of the school, were the football games. This year there were only three half-time per- formances; one was canceled because of the weather. For days and weeks before each game the band slaved away at the field trying to master the precis- ion drills. The band also added greatly to the homecoming festivities by lead- ing the parade the night before the game. On November 11, the band played a concert as part of the Veteran’s Day program. On November 19 there was an All-Star band concert at Mineral Point. It was presented by representatives from all of the area schools. Dick Olds, Margaret Taschek, Glenna Pen- niston, Leslie Torstenson, and Carmen Grange represented Darlington. About this time, the choruses were getting into full swing. Practice started for the Christmas choral concert which was held December 11. All 160 members of the choruses, plus 16 members of the tableau participated in this annual event. Also in December, a madrigal, consisting of sixteen Senior choristers, sang for a meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association. The music department always needs money for horns, uniforms, and music. To raise funds this year, the students sold Texas Manor Fruitcakes and the World's Finest Choco- late. Both of these projects were a great success, so the department was able to purchase, among other things, five new military twirling uniforms. After the choral program, the concert band began preparations for their mid-winter concert which was held February 12. To help them with this, Mr. Joseph Simmons of Be- loit College had a band clinic January 23. In that same week, a group of band members from Whitewater observed one of the practice sessions. At the concert, graduating seniors were given pins for their achievements. All during the basketball season, the pep band played for games, and for pep meet- ings, too. Another enthusiastic band in the music department was the polka band. They or- ganized just for fun and played old-time music. They were asked to play for the Sophomore Shuffle in the tradition started by the Class of ’61. After the first of the year, the musicians started practicing for solo-ensemble tourna- ment which was held at Platteville in March. As usual, several of the entries were awarded firsts and went to the state contest held in Madison. After solo-ensemble tournament there was the band tournament, held this year in Dodgeville. The band and all the choruses par- ticipated in this. As Graduation is approaching, the orchestra, composed of underclassmen, is pre- paring itself for the final big event of the year. Members of the musical numbers for class day and the cabaret are also practicing to prevent the possibility of errors slipping through. Every year the music department finishes its schedule with the Memorial Day pa- rade. Then the band members turn in their uniforms, and all is quiet for three months, except for weekly outdoor concerts held in June and July. —57— Judy Schrear, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schrear, a freshman at Darlington High School, takes her lessons in stride even though she must remain in bed because of rheumatic fever. Ordinarily she would be sitting in classrooms with her classmates to get her lessons. But under the circumstances she stays tuned to the tempo of her classes by using the Wisconsin Telephone Com- pany's home-bound student equipment. By depressing a talk bar on the bedside unit she raises her hand in the classroom. In this manner she signals or buzzes the teacher and then answers when she is asked to do so. The other remote unit is placed in the classroom, appropriately enough on Judy's vacant desk and it is open” all the time so that all classroom sounds are picked up. We all hope that Judy will be well enough to join us as a sopho- more at DHS next fall. CARNIVAL The annual Darlington High School carnival was again a huge success. A good time was had by all — young and old. The laughter echoing through the gym seemed to in- dicate this. The Kissing Booth, as usual, attracted many customers. Several new games added zest to the I960 carnival. He's shot with luck! The crowd Use some body English, Barb You don’t look too heavy, Larry —58— THE SENIOR BALL — SENIOR SLEIGHRIDE Shall we dance? The Sleigh Just resting Kenny Wolfe and his orchestra MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET —59— OCTOBER 26, I960 GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPS TOP ROW: Johnston, Taschek, Stoll. SECOND ROW: Curry, Olson. FIRST ROW: Short, Wendt, Parkinson. SECOND PLACE TOP ROW: Chambers, Grange, Jackson, Palzkill. SECOND ROW: Pratt, Penniston, Keough. FIRST ROW: Albertson, Horsley, Johnson, Nevels. CONSOLATION TOP ROW: Van Matre, Stoll, Carpenter, Whitford, White, Short. SECOND ROW: Badertscher, Ohnstad, Brecklin, We- dig, Leinberger. FIRST ROW: Cullen, Godfrey, McGreane, McWil- liams, Stauffacher. Leafing through this book you have arrived at the final page. As Seniors, we too shall soon reach the last page in our book of high school days. On graduation night, as we follow the custom of turning our class rings so the emblems will face outward, we too, will look toward the future with a commencement that is worthy of the trust which our parents, teachers, and friends in the community have placed in us. —62— 3 ... s$uloffrupli Mr KANSAS CITY 6. MISSOURI TORONTO 1. ONTARIO Lithographed in U. S. A. by Yearbook House