Delavan High School - Comet Yearbook (Delavan, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

V Assistant Business Advisor: Editor: Barbara Steftanus Manager: Suo Carol Bruce Kathleen Forrestal The 1953 Senior Class sincerely dedicates this book to the dearest people we know, our parents. They have guided, assisted, and encouraged us in our desire to learn how to live. The past four school years have taught us much and made us aware of all we owe them. The future years shall be ones of opportunity in which we will strive to live so as to be worthy of their faith and their sacrifices. With love we dedicate the Comet to Mother and Father. .2- Ann Vaughn- Secretary School SBoard Mr. Ralph Ackerman—President Mr. Merrill Erickson Mrs. Robert Betzer Mr. Rudolph Lange Mr. Edgar Sikes C. M. WIIEMAN-Superintendent At the time this is being written, Delavan High School representatives had just won the second of two athletic championships both of which are properly extolled elsewhere in this fine chronicle of school affairs, The 1953 Comet. Naturally everyone olse connected with the school is proud of these accomplishments of team members and coaches. Even those of us who had little to do with the success of these teams possess an excusable desire to share in their triumphs. We speak of ‘ our teams and identify ourselves with the victors by announcing we won , or we are the champions It is a revealing commentary on the generous nature of the team members to state that they never object to the way in which we include ourselves with their success. Pleasant as are these competitive victors in our school experiences, they are at best only symbols of other less spectacular victories in a more significant competition faced by all of us. I refer to the eternal competition each person faces with a rather implacable opponent, himself. Each of us, as he participates in educational experience better to equip himself for living, finds that his desire to achieve competence is hindered by his desire to find a short cut to success. Each of us must constantly fight that part of himself that says, Why work, why hurry, why think? Look around, there are so many who appear to thrive without working very hard, or hurrying very much or thinking at all! The man or woman who is content with the cheap victory of mediocre achievement loses something difficult to regain, his self respect. The student who fails to stimulate himself to the kind of achievement of which he is capable will find it hard to please the critical person he must live with all his life. Obviously that person is himself. -3- MR. ROGER ARNOLD Instrumental Music R.B. Count MR. LESLIE BROWNE Industrial Arts ' Po The Happy Poet MR. DAVID CURRY Mathematics D.H.C. Cut out the horse ploy. MRS. BETTY DIXON Speech, English Mrs. D A word to the wise should be sufficient. MR. LAUREN DIXON Mathematics Mr. D What do you meon, hard? MISS KATHLEEN FORRESTAL Latin, English Now look, people. MISS EUNICE HAHN History All right, people, the bell has rung. MISS LOUISE JACOBSON Commercial “Miss Joke Tests now — ready? -4- MRS. VERNICE MEARNS Nurte Are you ture you're well enough to be in school? MR. OLIVER MOUM Phytic Chemistry ■'O. Mourn The mon with the quotation ! MRS. LOUISE GREGO Home Economic Do you mind if I toy ome-thing now? MR. AUGUST PIEPER Citixenthip, Americon Problem It ho o tendency to be � o. all thing remaining equal. MISS MILDRED PHILLIPS Art Clean up timel MISS CONSTANCE UREN Sponlih, English Quiet, people. MR. CLAUDE RADTKE MRS. CAROL SANDS MR. WEBB SCHULTZ Science Phyjical Education Phyticol Education Beor-Clow let t cream 'em. | expected you to change. Webb'' Have o mint? MRS. MARILYN DOYLE Vocal Mu� ic Do you wont to � ng or talk for ten minute ? MISS MARIE SCHOENEMANN English You should be more locua-ciou and let taciturn. MR. WALLACE ZIMMERMAN Biology, Sociol Science Zim I'm on my joop box now. ■ 3rd Row W Pawley, R. Bobcock, J. Solem, £. Somo, R. Quinnoy. 2nd Row D. Horuhemke, B. Hoack, H. Wilion, W. Gordon, B. Dvrock, P. Flavin, J. Kroll. J. Portor. 1t� Rowi Mr. KI yon� t� wbor, V. Grcbcl, D. Oickman, R. Smith. udenl Council ♦ 1 v The Student Council is composed of the four class officers of grades nine through twelve. They are elected by the student body. This year's officers were Dick Dickman, president; Ronnie Smith, vice-president; and Ginger Grebel, secretary-treasurer. Homecoming festivities were supervised by the Council. Members have been very active in promoting a youth center for Delavan. R. Smith, V. Grebel, D, Dickman. -6- Glass QYill of the SENIOR CLASS OF 1953 Delavan, Wis. Jean Rabe wills her singing ability to Katie Kelsey. Pidgie Moran wills her dancing ability to the boys of Delavan High School. Rusty Babcock wills his enormous build to Don Schmaling. Nancy Harwood wills her ability to shimmy to Pat Jackson. Phyllis Walker wills her top grades to Gloria Grant. Dan Brown wills his taxi service to Ron Ross. Babs Durack wills the Mig to anyone who can drive it. Les Cornell wills his pompadour to Bob Dickman. Jean Carberry wills her size and athletic ability to Margarite Shaab. Merrill Erickson wills his way with women to Eddie Suma. Phil Taylor and George Bashaw will their combined photographic ability to Ronnie Gough. Sue Bruce wills her sweaters to Donna Wendorf. Dawn Grove, Leonora Lucchesi and Nancy Jones will their levis to anyone who can wear them. The senior English class wills Miss Forrestal to the juniors. Dick Dickman wills his athletic ability to Jay Catalano. Marvin Vriezen wills his physique to Bill Fishbach. Babe Frank wills her stylish short hair to Sally Osbourne. Dean Kucker wills his ability to stay calm to Ralph Catalanello. The senior class wills its '‘good reputation to whoever can live up to it. PRESIDENT Barbara Ann Durack 'Bob pilots the Mig Who! do I have to drew up for? Ah-Men Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Dro-mot 2,3.4; Forensic 2,3,4; Newspaper 3. 4; Sludrnl Council 4, Ploy 2,3,4; Ensemble 2.3,4; Club 2,3,4. VICE PRESIDENT Russell Clayton Babcock Rutty drive the “Hearse collector of mony thing Dromot 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Intramural 3, 4; Student Council 4; Ploy 4; Club 2, 3, 4; Prom King 3. SECRETARY • TREASURER Virginia Ann Grebel Ginger Number 3 of Slumberle Six Tiny Bond 1. 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Foren ict 1; Cheer lender 3, 4; bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Ploy 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4 Pep Bond 2; Ensemble 1, 2, 4; Annuol 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Flog Bearer 2; Homecoming Att'd 2; Club 2, 3, 4. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE Richard Spencer Dickman Dick Poor little Robin He may be little but he ure i strong. member of the 'Rowdy Four Baseball 2, 3, 4; Botketboll 1, 2. 3. 4; Football 2, 3, 4, Flag Bearer 2; Club 2, 3, 4,-Student Council 1, 4. Class Motto — Use The Stairs, The Elevator Isn’t Running Glass Of '53 Class Rower — Yellow Rose Class Colors — Blue and Wl Ralph Edwin Ackerman Ralph junior high girl' idol I thot I tow o puddy Kot Choir 3; Boteboll 3, 4; Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Movie Operator 1, 2. 3. 4; Flag Bearer 3; Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Daniel Wayne Brown Danny Don't Boone' toxi service fomou note writer Boseboll 2. 3, 4. Bosketboll 3, 4; Dromot 4; Football I, 2, 3; Newspaper 3, 4; Ploy 2. 3, 4; Intramural I. 2; Student Council 2; Club 2, 3, 4. Donald Zigterman Buikema Don National T meat mon Chicago Boteboll 2. Club 2, 3. 4. George Everette Bashaw George driver of Bradley's truck camera fiend Annuol 4; Dromot 4; Play� Intramural 2, 3j Club 2, 3. 4. Sue Carol Bruce Sue Jambaloya lover Beautiful Brown Eyes Annual 3, 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Mojorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. Pep Band 3, 4; Student Council I; Solo 2, 3, 4. Club 2. 3, 4. Jean Ann Carberry Joan G.A.A. Expert menace to the highwoys Choir 4; Annuol 3, 4; Bowling 1. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Newspaper 3. 4; Flog 8eorer. 3, Club 2. 3. 4; Homecoming Attendant 3. Beverly Jean Catalanello Joan I am eighteen now. Really? Weiner Choir 2. 3. 4; Annual 4 Bowling 1; Dramot 1; Glee Club 1; llbrorion 2; Newi poper 4. office 1; Flag Bear er 4j Ensemble 4; Clubs 2 3. 4. LeRoy Edward Dibble Nicky The Great lover The Voice Choir 3. 4; Baseball 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Football 1, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3; Intramurals I, 2; Solos 3; Ensembles 3. 4; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Merrill John Erickson ’'Fruit specializes in girls Get off my bock, you guys. Baseball 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 2, 3. 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4. Virginia Rae Frank Bobe o different love eoch week I got o joke to tell yo. Choir 4 Annual 4; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3; Oramat 1; Forensics 2. 3; Glee Club I, 2; Librarian 3; Student Council 1. 2; Plays 4. Clubs 2. 3, 4; Ensemble 4. 4 John Thomas Gregory Jack Johnny Gregg Don't mess my hoir! Boseboll 1. ,2 3. 4; Bosket-boll 2. 3. 4. Football 3. 4; Intromurols 1; Student Ass't 1; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Lester Cornell lei I am in no hurry, oohl that wave Bond 4; Football 3, 4, In-tramurols 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Transfer from laono, Wis. 2. Crawford Marvin Ellis Morv Where's Phil? I'll be in Jolly Ollie's room. Choir 4; Annual 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Hi-Y 1, 3. 4; Movie Opeiator 2, 3, 4; Intromurols 1; Plays 3,4; Ensembles 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4; Science Club I, 2, 3; Badger Boy's State 3, Homcoming King 4. Donna Ann Fenn Donna I got a letter! Number 2 of Slumberless Six Choir 3, 4; Annuol 4; Bond 1, 2, 3, 4; Attendance 4; Bowling 1, 2. 3. 4; Dromot 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Pep Band 2. 3. 4; Ploys 2. 3. 4; Ensemble 2. 3, 4; Clubs 2, 3. 4. Ronald Dale Grabow Ronnie Rat Face Romeo Choir 3, 4; Band 4, Boseboll 2, 3. 4. Basketball 2. 3, 4; Dromot 2, 3; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Movie Operotor 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Flag Bearer 2; Intramurals 1; Student Council 3; Student Ass't 4; D Club 3, 4. Peggy Dawn Grove Dawn She lives at the rink. Where's Nan? Choir 2. 3, 4; Annuol 4. Attendance 1; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1. 2; office 1; Pep Bond I. 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Solos 1. 2, 3, 4. Clubs 2, 3, 4. Robert Grove Bob I've got cor trouble, going out with the boys Footboll 2, Intromural 1, 3’ Club 2, 3. 4. Eleanor Gail Heiss El Number 4 of Slumberlett Six I never act on impulse. Choir 2. 3. 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3. 4; Dromot 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4. Newspaper 3, 4; Play 3, Club 2. 3, 4. Nancy Lona Harwood Nancy I rood the book. I'll write you on ode; Choir I, 2, 3, 4! Annuol 3, 4; Bowling I; Dramot 4; Majorette 1. 2, 3. 4. G.A.A. I; Forensic 2.3; Glee Club 1. 2; Newspaper 3; Editor 4; Play 3; Solo 2; Club 2, 3, 4; Prom Queen 3. Nancy Lee Jones Peter” tumhine straight from the bottle drive the Jewel Bond 2. 3, 4, Bowling 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; Pep Bond 2, 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3; Solos 3, 4. Ensembles 2. 3. 4; Club 2. 3. 4. Norene Sue Joppa Jop The Old Piano Roll Bluet Choir 2, 3. 4; Band I, 2. 3. 4; Forensics 2; Glee Club I, 2; Office 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4; Solo 3. 4. Ensemble 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Beverly Ann Knaack Bay I am on o diet. I know o secret but I won't tell you. Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Band 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club ), 2. 3. 4; Newt-paper 3. 4; Pep Bond 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Solo, 2. 3. 4; Ensembles 2. 3, 4; Clubs 2, 3. 4. Leland Ray Kief Laity women holer, the Kid with the curly hoir one of The Boys Choir 3; Football I, 2; Intro-murals 1. 2. 3. 4; Student Council 3; Flog Bearer 4; Club, 2. 3, 4. Dean Russell Kucker Deon Don't bother me. I om sleeping, lothes Football 1. 2; Golf 2; Intro-murols 1, 2, 3; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Joyce Lynn Larsen Joyce She just love chicken wire. I don't hove a thing to wear. Choir 3, 4; Annual 3; Editor 4.- Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Dro-mat 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2j Newspaper 2; Office I; Ploys 2, 3; Ensemble 2, 3. 4; Clubs 2. 3, 4; Badger Girl's Stole 3. Leonora Marquerife Lucchesi Cheeti Good things come in small packages. She uses Ponds; she's engaged. Choir 2, 3. 4; Annual 4; 8ond 4; Forensics 3, 4; G. A.A. 1; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4: Newspoper 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2; Solos 3, 4; Ensembles 3. 4; Clubs 2. 3, 4; Flog Bearer 4; Pep Band 4. Norma Jean Mawhinney Norma mu ic hath charms Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual 4 Bond I. 2. 3, 4; Forensics 2, 4, G.A.A. I- Glee Club 1. 3 Newspaper 3, 4. Pep Bend 3, 4; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4. Solo 2, 3. 4; Ensemblot 3, 4 Club 2, 3, 4. John Zempal Mitchell Gussy boy with o mind of hi own Student Council 2. Club 2. 3, 4; Intromural 1, 2, 3. 4 Robert Louis Oberla •Bob'' Take Mo Out to the Bail Gome patronize the Poller Pink Baseball 3, 4; Intramural 1. 2. 3. 4; Club 2. 3, 4. Gloria Dawn Olson Gloria I spent my noon hour choting the dog. She sign her own report card and excuse . Choir 4; Glee Club 4; Solo 4; Ensemble 4, Trontfer from Watertown, So. Dakota 4. James George McKinney Jim seldom heard but often seen Baseball 2; Football 1, 2 Golf 1; Club 2, 3,4. Bonnie Lee Moran Pidgio Hawaii bound! Order me a lemon coke with lot of ice. Cho r 2, 3, 4. Annual 4. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1; Dramat 2. 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3. 4j Glee Club 1; Pep Band 2. Play 2, 3. 4; Solo 2, 4; Prom Court 3; Club 2, 3, 4. Evanne Gerda Olson Even Number, please. I specialize in sounds. Choir 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Student A� � 't 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4. Eileen Gertrude Page! Pogo DeVinci of the elo Oh, you guy Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Band 1, 2; Bowling 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Newspaper 3; Pep Band 2; Play 3, 4. Solo 2; Ensemble 4; Club 2. 3, 4. Kathryn Sue Pelzer •'Polly Number, please, another pair of thoet? G.A.A. 1; TriHi-Y 2; Club 2, 3, 4. Paul David Peterson Dove I develop my own picture . I'd give you a ride if I had o ear. Choir 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Bond 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Forensic 4; Pep Bond 2, 4; Ploy 2; Solos 2, 4; Ensembles 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4. Phillip William Peterson Pete Wonno bet? own o block Ford Baieboll 2; Bowling 3; Club; 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 4; Intramural 2, 3, 4. Harry Louis Richardson 'Hairy Ticket . Pleote. The Quiet Mon Baiketboll 3. Football I. 2. Intramural I, 2; Club 2 3 4. Robert William Schiller •Bob- drive Blackie' old car o man of many word Club 2, 3, 4; Student A� � 'f 1. 2. Shirley Anne Shook ' Shirl keep Murphy ond O’Neil in bu ine t Number I of ’Slumbcrlets Si Choir 3. 4; Bowling 3. 4, Annual 4; Glee Club 3. 4 Nowjpaper 3. 4. Fri-HIY 3; Flog Bearer 3; Prom Court 3; Club 3, 4. Transfer from Edgerton 3. Phillip Lee Taylor Phil little man with o big heort I’m bu y but I'll do it Choir 4; Annuol 4, Band I, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 4; Dramat 1. 4; Football 3, 4. H Y 4 Movie Operator I, 2. 3, 4-Newspaper 4, Pep Band 2. 3, 4. Intramural 1, 2. 3; Flog Bearer 4; Ploy 2, 3, 4 Solo 2, 3. 4; Ensemble 4; Clubs 2, 3. 4; Bodger Boy' State 3. Jean Claire Rabe Jeon the singing nurse still woter run deep Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Bowling I, 2. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramot 2, Forensic 4. G.A.A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Solo 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensemble I. 2. 3. 4; Orch-e tro 1; Club 2, 3, 4. Mary Jane Ruckor Mary Jana Alwoy willing to help on dance . I got A'� In cooking. Choir 4; Attendance 4; Bowling 1. 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 4. Glee Club 2, 3; Newtpoper 3. 4; lunch Program 3; Club 2. 3. 4. Gloria Schramski Gloria Diomondt ore o Girl' Best Friend One of the many who worked at the Nut Shop. Choir 4; Oromat 1; Glee Club J; Club 2. 3. 4. Peggy Mae Starin Peg With A Song In My Heart Number 6 of Siumberles Six Choir 2. 3. 4; Annual 4; Bond 3, 4; Bowling 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramot 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensic 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2. 3; New -P«per 2. 3. 4j Pep Band 3, 4; Ploy 2, 3. 4. Solo 2. 3, 4. Ensemble 2, 3, 4 Club 2, 3. 4. Elizabeth Ann Thiering f.r. If not the foil, if the sudden stop. Move your Epi—. Annuol 4. Bowling 2, 3. G. A.A. 2, 3; librorion 1; Newspaper 3. 4; Office 4; Tri-Hi-Y 3; Club 2, 3. 4. Betty Ann Umland tolly1 I have to go feed the chickens. Wa� lho� ©no over culel Choir 4; Bond 2. 3. 4. For-ensics 3, 4. GAA. 2; Pep Bond 2. 3. 4. Tri-Hi-Y 3. 4; Ensemble 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4. Ellenmae Utter Ellonmoo Boy, did I hove to talk lost that time. Number 5 of 5lumberles Six Choir 2. 3, 4 Annual 4; Band 1. 2, 3 .4. Bowling I, 2. 3, 4. Dramat I. 2. 3, 4: Forensics 1, 2, 3. 4, G.A.A. 1. 2; Newspaper 2. 3. 4; Office 4; Pop Bond 2, 3, 4; Ploys 2, 3. 4. Ensembles 2. 3, 4; Clubs 2. 3, 4. Norma Jean Verduin Normie Dine Mr. Arnold's Blonde Bomber the cor that use to was Choir 2, 4; Annual 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bowling 1; Dro-mat 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 2. 3, 4; Gloe Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Bond I, 2. 3, 4; Plays 2, 3, 4; Solos 2, 3, 4; En-sembles 2, 3. 4. Clubs 2, 3, 4. Marvin Donald Vriezen Muff drives a maroon Ford He emborrossos his sister. Moehinists Club 3. 4; Clubs 2, 3, 4. Janet Mae Wegenke Jon come on awoody too yet so soon boby tolkaligisl Choir 4; Annual 4; Bond 4; G.A.A. 2. 3; Glee Club 3, 4. Newspaper 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3. 4; Prom Court 2; Clubs 2, 3. 4. Gladys Doris Vesley Jay WSot would you do if you were me? hoils from Chicogo Choir 4; G.A.A. 4; Clubs 4. Transfer from Franklin Park, Illinois, 4. Phyllis Jean Walker John English tcocher's pride ond ioy two thrones In one yeor Choir 4; Annual 4; Band I, 2; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Drama! 2. 3, 4; Forensics 2, 3. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Librarian 2; Newspaper 2; Pep Band 1. Ploys 2, 3, 4 Homecoming Queen 4. Harold William Zilisch Bill Wine, women, ond song Sugor and Old Spice Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 3, 4; Bond 4. Baseball 4; Bos-kotball 2, 3, 4; Dramat 4; Golf 2, 3; Pep Bond 4; Student Ass't 4, Ploys 4. Solos 1. 2, 3. 4; Ensembles 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs 2. 3. 4. Charlotte Ann Zimmerman Char the girl with the sporkling personality O' Mourn' fan club Glee Club 2. 3; librarian 2, 3; Tri-Hi-Y 2. 3. 4. Clubs 2, 3. 4. P ' 8f� ct , K M « r,ra.B8W S' Hunwco 6 cv - S N S W� fC© N V «- d it i J CUV feK-watck; ft. 6 � . K y c T«ia .t� c JA Rmc c V Wnc CV-v«.0‘ U fc-dt v Sg 'Q r El l | viV OH£ w • 5 ta.Tn.itt-Mllo R A«-Ktvn «.W 0 B� «wk, M- eh«� B Durt-tk , J t b« emember on en: A school bell disappeared from a nearby country school. Mr. Thosfenson emptied the waste basket in study hall for our class to pick up. We all had important” parts in the Christmas programs. We had coke parties in 6th grade. The girls played football in gym during our junior year. All the girls chased Mike Bailey in 2nd grade. The Mig didn't exist. The seniors weren't tired during the day. Crew cuts hadn't been heard of. Our Orchids To You float in I Oth grade won 3RD place. Nancy, Jean, Babs, and Joyce risked their reputations in order to obtain chicken wire for the senior float. We wore our skirts down to our ankles in 8th grade. Gan you {Jmacjine: Jean Catalanello 6 feet, 200 pounds. Mr. Pieper without his coughdrops. Bill Zilisch without his Old Spice. Jim McKinney as a famous orator. D.H.S. with some heat during the winter. Marv without Phil. The annual being finished. Mr. K without a joke. The seniors as college students. Miss Schoenemann's study halls unruly. Delavan with a youth center. The Spotlight without any errors. The juniors as seniors. - 16- 3rd Row: J. Freund. B. Bruce, R. Doyle. D. Fiohive. D. Hume, D. Kenney, 8. Fenn, W. Gistke. J. Cantwell. R. Gough. 2nd Row: I. Bontall, F. Jonutko. J Eofon, G. Home. V. Hoelzel. B. Dickmon, D. Gordon, J. Boutelle, K. Knack. R. Kozak. 1 at Row: K. Keliey, J.-Kroll, J. Dorsey, 0. Eaton, N. Dix. B. Bohr, S By-ritz, P. Jackson, G. Grant. juniors 3rd Row: M. Schoob. T. Murphy, D. Sincere, C. Verrill, W. Powly, R Smith. N. Olion, G. Wilson. J. Peten, P. Scholl ,, D. Morgan. 2nd Row. D. Wendorf, J. Stevens, C. Steven . R. Ro� � . S. Sutton, D. Mosi-mon, R. Quinney, E. Vriezen, B. Murpby, 0. Schmaling. 1� t Row: B. SteHonu . R. McCommom, E. Porioni, E. Milton, E. Schwordt, D. Steven . J. Soplando. C Morriion. D. Mudgett, V. Moser. W Powly, R. Smith J. Kroll, R. Quinijoy - 18- B, Haock, J. Porter. H. Wilson, W. Gordon. 3rd Row J. Porter. R Schuett. E Thorpe. N Moo re. B. Reeb. B. Templeton, T. Slovin A. Zimmermon, 0. Schramski. B. Mannoberg, J. Bell 2nd Row. E Wilkin . H. Wil on. J. Volpe. E. Shepard , S. Scott, P Robinson, S. Mohnt. J. O’Brien $ Wongerin. E Soncher B Swender, C. Zurbrogg. 1� t Row E Show. E Sawyer. A Torrengo, M McSweeney, H. Minerick, N, Schiller, D. Nelson. A. Milligan. Sophomores 3rd Row: J Iverson, I Delaney, D leitzhe. D. Goff. D. Currie. D. August, P. Baun. N Hammerstrom. G. Johnson R. Krueger. 2nd Row: J. Catolano, I. Gouger, H. Corroll. N. Bauielle, C. Aren . J Douglos, P. Blodgett. W Gordon. R August 1st Row: G. Folker . B. Hoack. R Cotolonello, J. Hurdis. B Joppa. P Lyons, J. Bossier, N. Boshow, M. Fleming. . 19- 4� h Row T Montsmo. G. Von Dyken, E. Swets, B. Kittleson, F Dennison, D. Horsthemke, D Keiner. K. Rusdol, J. Johnson, J. Ekdohl, G. Slovens. 8. Anderson, G Ackerman. N. Voss. M. Smith. 3rd Row A Koyser., R Kothon, M. Vegter. J. Duos'erbeck C. Honsen. 8 Gronsee. N Boles. 0. Bruce. J. Knickerbocker. $ Edwards, D. Mclernon, M, Utlcr, N. Schainer. K Greer 2nd Row J los J. Hook 0. Schiller, P Scholia., K Morriscy, J. Kozok. J. Kohler, A. Kirkpatrick, A. Ryan, J. Mink. G. Benson. S.Osborne. 1st Row S Mowhinney, L. Anderson. M. 8rown, N. Grant, P McCullough. E. Mudgett, J Schultz. R. Davis. m e n 3rd Row F. Wormey, H Sunastrom, C. Crone. T. Karbash. R. York. P Reader, E. Sumo, B. Fischboch, B. Knack. J. Lietzke, B Williams. J. Matzke. D. Maack. 2nd Row; R. Schumacher. R. Vick. D. Carroll, I. Fornsworth, B Wilson. P Flovin. H 8rown, J. Salem, T Konst, C Hewitt, J. Peters 1st Row: A. Zok. J. lobdell, I Fliteroft. 0 Boss. J. Sweeney, G. Montsmo. K. Hoyes. D ►iitmrfro. O Rhymer D Edwards, S. Witt J. Salem. E. Sumo, P. Flavin. D. Horthtemke. ■ -20- 3rd Row: $. Mohnt. J Williomt. J. DuBoit, G. Klowet, L. Bereth. 8. Detchner, 8 Torrongo. 0. Boll. J. Gordon, P. Moyet. 8. liddU. I. Deet. E. Keltey, G. Brown, H. Wilcox. 2nd Row J. leVine, C. Borg, D. Stovent, B. Donniion, W. Borucki. F. McClellan, D. Portor, D Coin. R. Kathon. S. Nath, K. McKibben, P. Storin, t. Hollor, D. Sovorton. Hi Row. E Bokko. H. Wolkor. J. Millon. C. Settlor N. Moynard, F. Elliott. T. loitiko. D Tumor. N Kuetter, B. Mock, J. Granotollo. S. Roodor, E. Schmoling. Seated) K Toubert, R. Roe. S Nolton, P. Kattnor.C. V.ck, D. Kline. C Boall, R Moyort. S lonet. R Larton. [dialilli Grade c , ’ Seventh 3rd Row R- Wright. O. Peter , T. Yirok, A. Johnton, J. lodw n, C Edwardi. D. Sargent, ,C Sherman, E Houtko, L. Potort. 2nd Row J. Murphy, J lowmen. K. Hughet, J. Littlefield, A. Curry, N. Boutollo. J. Bohr. B. McQuality. J.. William . C. Wongerin, I. Heitt. 1st Row: 0. Bomall, B. lautorboch, E. Hallot, J. Cooper, D. Stevent, 0 Kucker, B Klevin. J. McGee. J. Pad-dock, P. Strong, W Grottke. J. Reeb. Seated: S Boyriti, B. Rockwell, D. Anderion, J. McCord, M. Hortthemke. K. Slicker. A Mudgett, J. McCullough. -21 - cThe Soclat (JYkirl Homecoming Dance Sadit Christmas Dance 5th Row N. Hotwood, Mr. Arnold, N. Jones. B. Swendor, G. Ackerman, I. lucchoti, J. Wegenke, C. Zurbrugg, P. Scholl . 4th Row: N. Bashaw. M. Smith. J. Knickerbocker. N. Schemer, R. Davit, J. Ekdohl. A. Kirkpotrick, J. Boutell , P. Reader, R. Rost, J. Catolano. 3rd Row.- M. Utter. V Grebel. S. Wangrin, G Benton. M Fleming, K Greer. 2nd Row: D. Grove. E. Utter, D. Petorion, D. Fcnn, N. Mowhinncy. 1st Rows N. Bovtolle, J. Stevens, B. Knaack. Senior Fall activities centered around marching tor the football games. Under the direction of Mr. Roger Arnold, the band put on a number of fine programs during the half times. S. Bruce, P. Moran, N. Harwood. Twelve members of the band were selected to represent Delavan at the Massed Band held at Elkhorn. The entire band played at the basketball tournament on March 6. On March 17, the band entertained Elkhorn High School with a concert and on April 24 gave a concert here. They participated in the band tournament at Whitewater in May. Their final performance was the annual Memorial Day parade. -24- 5th Row: P. Moran. S. Bruce, J. John on, B Reeb, R. Grabow, L Cornell. V. Hoelxel. N. Dix. 4th Row. R. Smith, R. Gough, P Starin. S. 8yritx. 0. Currie, D. Mo imon, 8. William . 3rd Row. D. Porter, G. Steven , J. Mink, A. Milligan, N. Vo� � . N. Verduin, J. Salem. 2nd Row: 8. Zili ch, 0. Schmaling, J. Hurdii. R. Quinney. P. Taylor, B. Umland. lit Row. N. Joppa, C. Steven . E. Wilkin . J?ep CBa nd 0. Currie, N. Mawhinney, I. Johnton. 8. Reeb, N. Dix. M Utter. S. Bruce. 8. Zili.ch, R. Gough. P Scholia R. Ro� � . L Lucche !. “ Qri!noack A k rm0n K Gr-f' Sw d r‘ 0 V- Hoelxel, 0. Porter. C. Zurbrugg. N. Boul.lle, D- A-Ki,lpc,,,ck- n - � «• ••«— . n. PHHjjPflHHinni. ilflHV VHHHBkiiLk'jiifll 1� ! Row: R. Dovis. T. Yirek, J. Ekdohl, M. Smith, J. Bohr. M. McSweeney. E Schmoling. J. Mink. 0. Porter. 2nd Row: S. Reader, J. Murphy, K Rusdol, A. Ryon, D. Kuckor, P Scholl ,, J. L Vin . D. Stevens. J. Williomi. 3rd Row: C. Wangerin, J. Deusterbeck, J. leitzke. B. Gronieo, A Curry, N. Voss, F. Willioms. P. Starin. 4th Row: B. louterboch, N. Bolct. J. Littlefield. C. Vick, N Bout !! , J. Johnson, D. Sever ton. 5th Row. C. Berg. C. McKibben. C Hansen, B. Mack, S. Edwards. E Hollet, I. Mem, J. lodwig, H. Wolker, B. Dennison. 6th Row S. Mowhinney. Mr. Arnold. J. Knickerbocker, S. Osborne, H Minerick. C. Bossier, J VanDyken. D. Stevens. D. Meter non, D. Bruce. D. Sargent, S. Mohns. B Fischboch junior The band led the Halloween parade through town and later gave a concert at the theater for their first appearance this year. The rest of the year was spent preparing for a concert on April 24 and for the festival at Whitewater on May 16. The band ended their year with their appearance in the annual Memorial Day parade in May. -26- 3,cl Row: M. Smith. J. Steven . M. Utter. N. Scheiner. N. Verduin. J. Wegenke. E Vrieien. E Show. J. Douglot, S. Edward . J. Robe. G. Ackermon. 2nd Row: K. Rwtdol. J. John on. J. lot. N. Vow. D. Severton. P. Storin. C. Monten. C. Morri� ey, G. Grant. J. Knickerbocker. lrt Row: K. Greer. J. Mink. G. Benton. S. Noth. K. McKibben. P. Kottner. N. Schiller. R. Meyer . R lor� en. C. Beall. — Qlee Glut) 4th Row: J. Hook, V. Grebel, D. Fenn, S. Shook, M. Vegter. B. Anderton. B Grontee. J. Ekdahl, J. Duetter beck, D. Schiller. J. Granatella. J. Volpe. 3rd Row-. S. Milton. E. Schwardt, D. Steven , P. Lyon . N. Bole , C. Areni, P. Robinton. B. Jewel, E. 'Shepard. S. Scott. 2nd Row: I. luccheii, J. Kohler, A Kirkpatrick, A. Ryon. B Maack, E. Schmaling, H. Wilton, E. Wilkin . E-Sancher, B. Rowe. 0. Mudgett, B. Knaock. 1 1 Row P. Ja:k on, P. McCullough, J. SSchili. S. Jonet. C. Vick. R. Davit, N Kietter, P. Scholl . S. Nelton K. Teubert, V. Motor. 4th Row J. Robe. K. Kcltey, R Cotolonello, t. Cornell. P Taylor. 8. Zilitch. D. Peterton, R. Grobow. M. Elll . 3rd Row: N. Scheiner, M. Utter, J. Wogenke, D. Wendorf, J. Kroll, N. Vorduin. 0. Currio, J. Cotolono. 2nd Row: P Wolker, J. Lorton, 0. Fenn, E. Utter, 8. Dorack, N Harwood. R. McCommont. 0. Grove, N. Bou- felle. 1 1 Rows Mr . Doyle, V. Grebel, 8. Fronk, J. Cotolonello. 8. Joppo, J. Carberry, C. Morri on, G. Ben on. Of CapelLa Oil The choir's first public recital was the annual Christmas concert, which was under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn Doyle. It was one of the most successful concerts that has ever been presented. The Massed Chorus, held at Lake Geneva, saw Delavan very well represented: Peggy Starin, Leonora Lucchesi, Beverly Knaack, Norma Verduin, sopranos; Ellenmae Utter. Dawn Grove, Babs Durack, Jean Rabe, altos; Bill Zilisch, Doug Currie, Ralph Catalanello. David Peterson, tenors; Ron Grabow, Jay Catalano, Phillip Taylor, LeRoy Dibble, Jack Porter, bases. A hiqhliqht of the year was the choir's trip to Milwaukee to see Oklahoma . The year ended with the Spring Concert and the District Concert at Whitewater in May. -28- 4Jh Row: I. Dibble, W Powly, C. Verrlll, W. Gittke, B. Mannaberg, V. Hoelzel, B. Murphy, E. Vriezon, J. Volpe. 3rd Row E. Sheppard, D. Portor, D. Sincere, D. Gordon, D. Auguit, B. Stoffonui, G. Schromiki. G. Veiloy 2nd Row: S. Byritz, N. Mowhinney, M. Rucker, P. Moron, B. Knoack, E. Hein, E. Pagel, S. Shook lit Row: P. Jackion, P. Storin, D. Notion, B. Umlond, P. lyont, I Luccheii, B. Bohr, N. Joppa. SENIOR CHORISTERS 4th Row: D. Sincere, L. Dibble, R. Grabow, D. Currie. 3rd Row: E. Utter, J. Lorten. B. Durack, J. Robe. 2nd Row: R. Catalanello. P. Taylor, W. Giiike, B. ZitUch. lit Row: P Jack ton. I luccheii. N. Joppa, P. Starin. MEN'S CHORUS 3rd Row: M. Ellis. R. Grabow, D. Peterion, I. Dibble, D. Currie, B. Zilitch. 2nd Row: D. Auguit, W. Giiike, D Gordon, D. Sincere, J. Steveni. lit Row: P. Taylor, I. Cornell, J. Porter, R Colalo-nello. -29- R. Smith, B. Steffonoi. E, Uttor. Clover pantomimes wore the pass key to success whon the Dramat Club held tryouts for membership. As a result thirty new club members were received. The three one-act plays produced in November are the group's most important project. Club meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month. Party activities set the scene for the farewell meeting of the year. 4th Row: P Taylor, J. Portor, W. Gistke, G. Bathaw, B. Ziliich, J. Cotolano, R. Smith, R. Babcock, D. Brown, B. Haock. O. Sincoro, 3rd Row: V. Motor, P. Walkor, N Harwood, S. Mohnt, B. Stcffono , D. Notion, C. Steveni, N. Verdum. J. Sloven . E. Vrioxen, N, Boutolle. B. Bohr. 2nd Row- E. Hoi«, P Storin, D, Fenn, V. Grebol. A. Milligan, N. Schillor, P. Jackjon, S. Beyritj. Soatod: R McCommom, J. Kroll, J. larjon. B. Dwrack. E. Uttor, R Cotolonollo, K Koliey, P Moron 8. Mon- no borg. -30- Q ree One - Ofct Plai s HOW TO PROPOSE Showing how the ort of propoiing hot progretted through the oget. How To Pro-pote wot a big hit with the odult audience at well o� with the itudent body. At Dolovon't repretentative to the Southern loket Activities Conference, thii comedy wot pretented at Eatt Troy on Jonuary 12. 1953. CAST The Lecturer ...... Dan Brown Caveman Rutt Babcock Cavewoman Barbara Bahr Sir Montmoreney ..... David Sincere Mr. Butts Ruts Babcock Vera Bultt Mr. McBcan Jack Porter Cookie Shirley Beyritz Linda Von Cortland Babe Frank Kent Von Cortland Jack Porter Eloine Popkint THE LAST CURTAIN The Lott Curtain portrayed the epitodet in the life of John Wilket Booth which lead to hit attattination of Abraham Lincoln. The realittic Civil War Cottumet added much to the effect of the ploy. CAST Peanut John Phil Taylor Jeannie Hart Peggy Slorin Kate Truemon Phyllit Walker Effie Event 8obt Durack Sam Evont Bill Zilitch John Booth .................... Bill Hoack THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN The struggle of parents to produce a perfect gentlomon from an ordinary adolescent boy provided the plot for the amusing comedy, The Perfect Gentleman . It wot very well presented and enjoyed by all. CAST Robert E. Amet Ralph Catalanello Mrt. Amet ... Kotie Kelsey Margaret Amet Ellenmae Utter Alicia Amet Pidgie Moran Mr. Crawford Bob Mannaberg -31 - p. Storin, R Dixon, Director enior every family has one — CAST — Jean Catalanello Pidgie Moran Phyllis Walker Eileen Pagel Babs Durack Marvin Ellis Peggy Starin Phillip Taylor Rusty Babcock Jack Gregory EJIenmae Utter Dan Brown Penelope Reardon Laura Reardon Mrs. James Parker Essie Nana Reardon Reginald Reardon Marcia Reardon Warry Reardon James Parker Sherwin Parker Lily Reardon Todd Galloway J. Cotolonello. P. Walker. M EMU. P. Moron ? Durock. M. BBa, P. Wolker. P t- Pogol. J. Cota!onello Moran, � . Bobcock. P. Wolk r. E J. Gregory. D. Okkmon Uttar, p. Toylor. B Durock. P. Storin. D -32. 3rd Row. J. Kroll, S. Scott, E. Shvpord, J. Steven . K. Kolvoy, E. Thoiring B Monnoberg, D. Sincere. P. Porter. D. Peler� on. 2nd Row: 8. Haack, D. Nolion, E Sawyer. N Verdutn, P Walker. J. O'Brien, M Utter. N. Boutelle. P. Blodgett, W. Gordon. lit Row: R. Calalanello, N Schiller, B. Stoflonui, P. Storin. E Utter, N. Harwood, D. Schiller, L luccheii, B. Durack. Seated: N. Mowhinney. B. Umlond, S. Beyrit , R. McCommom, B. Bahr, P Jackton 9, orensLcs Under the direction of Mrs. Dixon and Miss U’Ren, Delavan forensic contestants had a highly successful year. Dr. Barnett, Whitewater State Teachers College, chose the following students to represent Delavan in the league contest at Lake Geneva. Humorous declamations: Bob Swender, Barbara Bahr, Babs Durack, and Ellenmae Utter. Serious declamations: Donna Nelson, Peggy Starin, Katie Kelsey, and Phyllis Walker. Four minute speeches: Doug Currie, Nancy Bashaw, Bill Haack, and Ann Milligan. Extemporaneous reading: Norma Jean Mawhinney, Elizabeth Thiering, and Jack Porter. Non-Original Orations: Nancy Boutelle and Nancy Schiller. Original Orations: Bob Mannaberg. After receiving A’s in the league contest, the following students went on to the district contest at Fort Atkinson. Bob Swender. Babs Durack, and Ellenmae Utter. Peggy Starin, Katie Kelsey, and Phyllis Walker. Ann Milligan and Bill Haack. Norma Jean Mawhinney and Jack Porter. Nancy Boutelle and Nancy Schiller. Those who were advanced to the state contest in Madison were: Phyllis Walker, Peggy Starin, Ellenmae Utter, Babs Durack, and Bob Swender. -33- 3rd Row: F. Wormoy. B. Kittloson, M. Elli , F. Elliot, P. Roodor, J. Ivorson. 0. Schromski. 2nd Row- R. August, R. Grobow. P Toylor, L Bonsoll, N. Hommerstrom, D. August, J- Boutollo. lit Row: K. Moynord, D. Schmaling, J. LoVino. I. Flitcroft. Movie ommercia I J. Robo. J. Co borry, J. Dorsoy, 0. Eoton, D. Wondorf, V. Motor. S. Milton, E. Schwordt. 0. Stovons, N. Mowhin-noy, E. Thoiring, E. Luccheti. D. Mudgett, J. Soplando. E. Parsons. -34- Bock Row: B. Swonder, R. Ron. R. Gough. Firtl Row: J. Porter, R. Quinncy, D. Schmoling. Not pictured: R. Smith. Jtel odij C'icjkt PEP BAND E. Metis, J. Gregory, B. Ziliich, J. ; v -35- R. Rom. J. Boutelle. M. Ellis FOOTBAll TEAM Noncy Harwood. Bubi Durock, Miss Hahn, Donna Nelson. N. Bashaw. S. Mohns. J. Car-berry. E. Uttar, E. Thelring. E. Scheurman, H. Minorick. D. Poferson. B Umland, D. Wondorf. B. Knaock. J. So-plondo. SPOTLIGHT STAFF Editor ................... Nancy Harwood Ass't Editor ...... Donna Nelson Business Manager Babs Durack Ass't Business Manager Joan Stevens Features Peggy Starin, L. Lucchesi, R. McCommons, J. Kroll, D. Nelson, P. Jackson. News ... Ellenmae Utter, B. Steffanus, E. Thiering, S. Shook, B. Bahr, S. Beyritz. Make-Up Bev. Knaack, J. Soplanda, D. Wendorf, E. Scheurman, B. Umland, J. Wegenke, H. Minerick, D. Peterson. Sports Dan Brown, R. Grabow, B. Kittleson, D. Gordon. Activities J. Carberry, S. Mohns, N. Bashaw, N. Schiller, N. Mawhinney, D. Mosiman, L. Gauger, M. Rucker. S. Boyritz. 8. Bahr, N. Schiller, P. Jockson. J. Kroll, R. Me-Commons, N. Mawhinney, P. Storin, M. Rucker. D. Cordon, 1. Gauger, D. Mossiman, D. Brown, G. Bashaw. -36- Mr. Browne, instructor Dean Kucker Dan Brown Jt acki trie Les Cornell Don Buikema -37- m '52 - Calendar SEPTEMBER Sept. 4s The Broin Factory opened its doors today so that all the employees could re-enter after a joyous three months' vocotion. Sept. 11: Assembly already? Who Happen? The student body was entertained by the Bentley Duo. Sept. 12: At the pep meeting this afternoon Coach Zim- •� —� introduced the football players after which the student body choso the cheerleaders for the com-ing year, (my aching throat) The Comets played their first football game against Johnson Creek ond won by the amoxing score of 19-7. Sept. 18: Election of class officers. Sept 19: The Comets ployed at Morengo and come home with a 33-12 victory. Keep up the good workl I Sept. 22: The choir elected officers today. Sept. 26: Another Comet victory! Over Lake Genevol The score? Why of course. 27-0. There wos a pep meeting this afternoon. Two trophies were given this year to the class which could cheer the best. The freshmen were victorious in the junior high group; the juniors, in the senior high group. Sept. 30: The senior class elected Phyllis Walker Homecoming queen. Her attendants were: Jean Catalonello, Carol Morrison, Nancy Schiller, ond Donno Mclernon. OCTOBER Oct. 3: The Comets played Harvard tonight and came home with another victory. The score was 26-18. Oct. 6: The B team ployed Harvard and won 13-7. (nice going boys) Oct. 10: Homecoming with Whltewoter. Parade this afternoon. Eighth grade come in first, seniors second, ond the freshmen third. The game was held after the snoke donee ond bonfire. The Comets lost 13-7 (We can't always win.) Oct. 11: Homecoming Dance. Music by Eorl Jack. There was a large crowd to see Phyllis Walker crowned the 1952 Homecoming queen. Oct. 13: First edition of the Spotlight issued todoy. There wot a Who am I contest in it and everyone wos trying to discover who it was. Curious? Well, it wot Sue Bruce. Oct. 17: Delovon vs. Elkhorn. The Comets brought home a victory of 13-7. A wonderful game. Oct. 20: Tryouts for the three one-act plays. Oct. 21: The choir went to Milwoukee to see the stage show Oklahoma at the Davidson theater. Oct. 24: Burlington forfeited their game because of an epidemic of polio; so we won 1-0. (Hardest gome we played all year) Oct. 29: Oh boy, no sixth periodl Assembly progrom featured a chimpanxee oct in the gym. It was the Bible Circus. They also had a pony, dogs, ond some monkeys. (See onyone you knew?) Oct. 31: Holloween. Played McHenry for our lost football game. We won (natch) by a terrific score of 34-13. We really hod something to celebrate for the Comets were the 1952 champs of the Swanl league. Great work boys, we were so proud. NOVEMBER Nov. 3: Had o mock election today. Eisenhower's victory showed our school has a majority of Republicans. Nov. 4 Election day. The U.S.A. agreed with D.H.S. Nov. 6, 7: Vocotion—Teachers' convention. Nov. 15: The annual Sadie Howkin's donee. Music was provided by the Melody Eight. Sandra Mohns and Bill Reeb were the best Daisy Mae and Lil Abner, little girl Joyce Larsen and Little boy Jock Gregory were judged the best dressed couple. Nov. 19: Three One-Act ploys. The Perfect Gentlemen, The Last Curtoin. ond How to Propose were presented to the student body. Nov. 21: Basketball. We storted the season with a bang by beoting the State School 61-43. Nov. 25: The Comets scored another victory tonight by beoting Whitewater 57-47. The B squad won 37-30. Nov. 27, 28: Thanksgiving vacation—Hoorayl lead me to the turkey. DECEMBER Dec. 1: Vocation's over—ughl Why did I stuff myself so? Now we con look forward to Christmas vocotion. Dec. 5: Muliwonago We were defeated for the first lime 61-50. (We put up a good fight anyway.) B's lost 53-37. Dec. 10: Burlington presented their ploy, The Ugly Duckling this afternoon. -40- Dec 12: We played Elkhorn and cam homo with a thrilling victory of 53 53, Wosn't it wonderful! Dec 16: The Comott traveled to East Troy to odd onother victory to our lief. Score 68-45. Dec. 17: Annual Christmos concert wo given under the direction of Mr . Marilyn Doyle. Everyone wo raving how wonderful the program wo . We were o proud. Dec. 19: At lo� t, two grand week of Chrittma vocation. See you on January 5, 1953. JANUARY Jan. li Happy New Year! Jan. 5: School again. Ughl Oh well, better doyt are coming. Jan. 8: look at the birdie and mlle pretty— annuol picture taken today. Jon. 9: The Comet lort d off the New Yeor right with a victory over lake Geneva The score? 70-61. Jan. 13: Game with Wilmot wo postponed until a loter date. Jan. 16: We ployed Burlington ond won 61-341 We're heoding the league now. let's keep it up! Jan. 20, 21: Semettor exam . Oh, have I got o hood-ache. Jon. 23: Ployed Whitewater. It wot a fight to the finish, but we came out on top 52-42. Jon. 27: Ployed Walworth. W beat them by the huge score of 81-57. Jan. 30: Played Elkhorn ond won 81-74. Tournament, here we come. Mixer ofter the gome. FEBRUARY Feb. 5: Delavon v$. Burlington ot D.H.S. gym. Dolovan won 70-55. Feb. 6: Teacher' Convention. No school. Hooray! Feb. 10: Ployed ot Walworth and lo t 59-54 Oh well, can't win every time. Feb. 14: Valentine Dance. It wo a huge success. Feb. 17: Wilmot game—Comet won 68-34. Feb. 20: Geneva Game. Cornel lo� t 63 52. We ended in first place. Feb. 23: Mossed Chorus in lok Geneva. It was really wonderful. Feb. 25: Employment interview for senior MARCH March 2: locol For n� ic Contest. We didn't know w had some second Patrick Henry's, did we ? Morch 4: league Forensic Contest. March 4-7: Bo� ketboll Tournament of Beloit. March 4: W played Beloit ond lo t 84-60. Oh well, thoy were bigger than we were. March 6: W played Janesville in the tournamnl. W« lost 49-57. We put up a good fight onyway. Morch 27: End of 9 week . Report Cards . . Oh, Oh. here's the bod news. Morch 28. Solo's ond Ensembles Contest in Whitewofer. The school was ringing with all the practicing. Morch 30-April 6: Easter vocation. APRIL April 6: School re-opens oftor Eoster vocation Well seniors, there isn't much time left, is thero ? April 14: Guidonce night ot Elkhorn for the seniors. April 17: Spotlight mixer. April 18: Community Council carnival. April 24: Band concert. April 25: Mixer. We were all practicing for the prom. MAY May 1. 2: Senior Class play. Moy 8: Junior Prom at lake lawn. The Coronotion' Moy 16: Music festival at Whitewofer. May 30: Memorial day parode. May 31: Baccalaureate at the State School. JUNE June 3: Commencement. Everyone said goodby to 59 seniors. June 4: School's out. The seniors got their report cards this morning. I guess it was quite a night last night. J. Cotolanollo, N. Schiller, P. Walker. C. Morri on, D. Mclerr.oo m omeconuncj On Friday. October 10. Homecoming festivities began with the traditional Homecoming parade. The eighth grade won first place with their novel idea. You Can Bank on Delavan . The seniors took second and the freshmen third place. The snake-dance was led by the Senior Band through the town and down to the bonfire where the pep-rally was held. In spite of the excellent playing of the Delavan Comets. Whitewater defeated them 13 to 7. During half time acting Captain Dick Dickman crowned Phyllis Walker queen, and the following night the seniors put on the Homecoming dance, a wonderful climax to an exciting week-end. Eighth Grode Fir Ploce Senior Second Ploce -44- Queen Barbara Bahr King Bob Dickman Bob Dickman and Barbara Bahr reigned as king and queen at the Junior Prom, held at Lake Lawn on May eighth. Sonny Mason and his orchestra furnished the music for the year's most important social event. Crowns, shields, and other royal symbols decorated the gym in keeping with the Coronation Ball theme. The crest of the junior dass ring was cleverly designed on the shiqjds. Regal gayety set the tone for a very delightful evening. -45- I] y ; W] V K O'1 3rd Row: B. Dickmon, R. Grobow. J. Gregory. Coach Schultx. 2nd Row: R, Moeller, D. Smith, J. Cotolonello, R. Smith, D. Dickmon. I � t Row: L Dibble, R. Ackerman. R Von Acker, B. Oberla, B. Fleming, D. Brown. JiasebaU 1952 Our 1952 baseball squad added six victories to the Comet’s long string ot victories of the past seasons. Going through an abbreviated schedule with little trouble, the Comets entered the Evansville District Tournament. Winning this championship, they moved to the Sectional Tournament at Sauk City. Lady luck was not with the Comets when they met Madison West. 1952 State Champions, for errors played a decisive part in brinqing about our only defeat. The team and the excellent work of our battery, Captain Ray Mueller and Jack Gregory, were outstanding. SCORES Delavan 8 Lake Geneva 5 Delavan 21 Elkhorn 6 Delavan 14 Lake Geneva 5 Delavan 17 Lake Geneva 6 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT EVANSVILLE Delavan 13 Broadhead 1 Delavan 18 Evansville 3 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT AT SAUK CITY Delavan 6 Madison West 8 -48- Golf 1952 The Comet golf team enjoyed one of the best seasons in the school's history. It won the Swani Tournament, the Edgerton Invitational Tournament, its eight dual matches, and placed eighth in the state meet. The success of the team was not due to any one or two boys, but was truly an example of team effort throughout the year. In the intramural competition Bill Hodge won in Class A; Dick Jacobson, in Class B; and Phil Reader, in Class C. It was a very wonderful year for the team and one of which we are all proud. The feoms trophies Delavan 10 DUAL MATCHES N. W. Military Academy 5 Delavan 8 Lake Geneva 2 Delavan 10 Whitewater .. 0 Delavan 6 Lake Geneva 4 Delavan 6 Burlington 4 Delavan 10 Whitewater 0 Delavan 6 Burlington 4 Delavan II N. W. Military Academy 4 49- 3rd Row: Mr. Radkfo, R. Smith, P. Pcterton, T. Murphy. W. Powly, M Ellis, R. Babcock, M. Erickton, R Grabow, I. Dibble, Mr. Zimmsrman. 2nd Row: P. Taylor, B. Fishbach, J. Catalano, B. Mannaburg, J. Boll, J. Boutelle, R. Ackerman, J. Gregory, D. Dickman, L Cornell. l� t Rowi I Delaney, R. Krueger, L. Bontall, S. Sutton, B. Dickman. D. Hume, G. VanDykcn, D. Hortthemke. Football A Squad S.W.A.N.I. LEAGUE CHAMPIONS The 1952 Delavan High School football team began its hard weeks of practice two weeks before school opened. A team was formed that was destined to be a championship one. Two highlights of the season were Delavan's victory over the undefeated Elkhorn team, 13-7, and the defeat of McHenry. 34-13. This, along with Lake Geneva's defeat of Whitewater, put Delavan in first place in the Swani league. Our thirteen lettormen elected Marvin Ellis captain for the squad. Coaches Zimmerman and Radtke are to be congratulated for their great part in making this a winning team. A big thanks to all of the boys for the hard work that helped make this a great team. Coptoin — Morvin Ellit SCORES Delavan 19 — Johnson Creek 7 Delavan 33 — Marengo 12 Delavan 27 — Lake Geneva 0 Delavan 26 — Harvard 18 Delavan 6 — Whitewater 13 Delavan 13 — Elkhorn 7 Delavan 1 — Burlington 0 Delavan 34 — McHenry 13 :ohiti -50 A-.OLK) ■3crrtUl 952 CBasketbaU Of” S 7 The Delavan varsity basketball team brought home Delavan's fourth championship by winning the Southern Five conference title for the 1952-53 season. With Delavan's sharp rebounding and shooting, combined with good defensive play, the Comets had a conference record of 7 wins and I loss. At the tournament Delavan had the misfortune to lose to both Beloit and Janesville. Jack Gregory was the team captain for the season. 61 State School 46 57 Whitewater 47 Delavan 50 Mukwonago 61 Delavan 58 Elkhorn 53 Delavan 68 East Troy 45 70 Lake Geneva 61 61 Burlington 34 52 Whitewater 42 83 Walworth 57 Delavan 81 Elkhorn 74 70 Burlington 55 Delavan 54 Walworth 59 Delavan 72 State School 53 Delavan 68 Wilmot 36 Delavan 52 Lake Geneva 64 Delavan 60 Beloit 84 Delavan 49 Janesville 57 - 52- Merrill EricksON Ron 5ttfTk CnpTA'lN Jntk Gregory B� II L li j c.Vi Bok DickMRN D ck DickMRN BasketI)ail ' J5 ’ S(fuaJ The Delavan B team ended the 1952-53 season successfully under the supervision of Coach Claude Radtke. The development of stars for future Delavan teams seemed assured, even if the squad was not always victorious. Delavan ............................ 35 State School 25 Delavan .... . 37 Whitewater 30 Delavan ............................ 37 Mukwonago 53 Delavan .......................... 41 Elkhorn 51 Delavan ........................... 26 East Troy 29 Delavan 27 Lake Geneva 40 Delavan ... 38 Burlington 31 Delavan 46 Whitewater 36 Delavan ........................... 34 Walworth 46 Delavan 46 Elkhorn 54 Delavan ................... .... 48 Burlington 27 Delavan 33 Walworth 38 Delavan 42 State School 40 Delavan .... 31 Wilmot 20 Delavan .... .. 44 Lake Geneva 49 2nd Row: Claude Radtke, J. Bell, F. Denniton, J. Catalano, 0. Currie. B. Doyle. 1 1 Row: L Gauger, E. Sumo, D. Horthiomke, J. Salom, B. Fenn. D. Kenney, P. Reader. -54- leerleaders A SQUAD G. Grebel, H. Miner iik, S. Beyritz, G. Grant, R. Me-Commons. B SQUAD P. Scholle. D. Mclernon, D. Bruco. N. Schiner, M. Smith. TS 7 ua cl football Scores: Delavan 19 Delavan 13 Delavan 20 Delavan 19 Delavan 6 Delavan 13 Lake Geneva 6 Harvard 7 Whitewater 6 Elkhorn 13 Walworth 28 Mukwonago 34 2nd Row: Mr. Dixon, R. Kontz, J. Salem, R. Vick, J. LeVine, T. Karbash. 1st Rowi P. Reader, D. Leitzke, B. Willioms, B. Wilson, J. leitzke, D. Kiner, J. Sundstrom. I 4(h Row: S. Scott, J. O'Brien, M. Ruckar, N. Dix, D. Eaton, J. Dorsey, G. Vesley, O. Stevens, J. Eckdahl, N. Flaming. C. Stevens, K. Kelsoy, M. Schaob, 3rd Row S. Mohn , S. Sanches, A. Milligan. C. Hanson, J. Robe, J. Carberry, J. larsen, N. Boutelle. J. Knickerbocker. M Uttor. N. Sehiner, J. Stevens. 2nd Row C. Arm, P. Jockson, 0. Stevens, E. Schwardf, S. Milton. P. Lyons, A. Kirkpatrick. J. Hurdis. S. Wrin-grin. E. Uttor, D. Fonn, S. Shook 1st Row: N. Bashaw, K Morrisey, S- Mawhlnney. J. Koiak. P. Scholle . P. Jackson. R McCommons. B. Bohr. P. Starin, G. Grebel. E. Heiss. Q. Of. Of. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Donna Fenn Jean Dorsey Jean Carberry Jean Rabe -56- Mrs. Sands Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball Pyramid Basketball Basketball Basketball -57- $niramurats 7th 8th team won 10 lost 0 Trojans Saints Pardon Our Backs! -58- B. Stoffonuv, Auittanl Editor; J. larten, Editor. S. Bruce, Butinest Manager; C. Steven , Avvivtont Buvinovv Monagor. nnua Staff 3rd Row: B. Durock, P. Wolkor, S. Shook, E. Thoiring, D. Potorvon. G. Boihow, B. Zilivch, P. Toylor, R. Ackerman, M. Ellis. 2nd Row: D. Grovo, N. Verduin, P. Star in, E. Utter, P. Moron, N Harwood, J. Catalonello, B. Fronk, G. Grebol, J. Wegenke. 1 st Row: B. Knoock, J. Robe, J Corberry, D. Fenn, N. Mawhinney, L Lucchevi Seated: C. Steven . S. 8ruce. J. lor von. B. Steffonu . Mi ForreitoL .59- enior 67 ass (Pro oh ropnecij The occasion is the reunion of the Class of 53 at Lake Lawn which is now owned by Rusty Babcock and Bill Zilisch. Bob : All right, lot's settle down and the reunion will come to order. Rusty: Well, he'� itlll o� loud o she used to be. Bill: It's good that she could get away from the White House long enough to come. Rusty: Doesn't Ralph Ackerman, president of tho school board, look dignified. Quite o change, isn't it? Bill: Isn't it too bad that Dick Dickman couldn't see his own teom. the Dick MEN , ploy tonight? Rusty: Who's the blonde coming in? Oh, it' Ginger Grebel. I heor she manufactures plate gloss windows. She got her training at Murph's. Bill: Why isn't Pidgie here? Rutty: She never came bock from Hawaii. Bill: Here comes David Peterson bringing in the soup. Rusty: Isn't it nice that George Bashaw ond Phillip Taylor come to take pictures. Bill: I understood they're big wheels in the movie industry. Nancy Harwood is their latest discovery. She stars in Silent movies only I guess thot Sue Bruce it going to stor in o movie, too, but I con'f think of the name of it right now. Rutty: I wonder who figured out this seating arrangement. Bill: I guess Charlotte Zimmerman, secretary of the Alumni Association, figured it out. It's good to see so many here. Rusty: look, there's Donna Fenn sitting next to Ginger. She's head designer at Chris-Croft. Bill: There's Shirley Shook, manufacturer of cos- metics. Rusty. I see Eleanor Heist, too. I heor she's opening ot the Rainbo Areno next week. She's in tho main wrostllng evont. Bill: Peggy Starin it sitting next to her. She left her duties os house mother ot Caplet Hall ot Carroll college during their mid-term vacation. Rusty: Did you heor thot Norma Verduin mode her debut ot the Met lost week? Bill: Yes. ond Noncy Jones opened ot the Ballot Russe do Monte Corlo. Dawn Grove it In the orchestra. She plays first chair in tho darinot section. Rutty: Quite a difference from Bob. He's o stock cor driver ot Edgorfon Speedwoy. Bill: There's lefty Kief. He manufactures left- handed scissors. Rusty: Dean Kuckei came in lote ot usual. It's no wondor. he tests Sleepy Time mottrestet. Bill: Would you lake o look at Danny Brown? He teems to hove made quite a success of himself. Rutty: Doing what? Bill: Selling used cort and Phillip Peterson is one of his mechanics. Rutty; Our class seems to have turned out quite a few star athletes from all of our championship teams in high school. Bill: Yes. Merrill Erickson has made quite a teom out of the los Angeles Rams since he started coaching them. Rusty: Yes. and did you know thot Jock Gregory is leading the National league with o batting average of .1000? Bill: Jock wot telling me just tho other doy that he saw Bob Oberlo after one of the Cub games. He's their star announcer. Rusty: Well, Morvin Vriexen is on othlete, too. He's a weight lifter ot the Flea Circus. Bill: I hear thot Marvin spends his vacations ot Green lake because Don Buikemo is a counselor there. Rusty: Jean Corberry is the horse troiner there. Bill: If must be handy the way the con stop in to see Joyce on her days off. Rusty: Where St Joyce now? Bill: Waupun she's the head nurse. Rusty: Isn't it swell of Jean Catalanello ond Horry Richordton to loan us films from their fheoters to be shown here tonight? Bill: Ye . I thought the one about Betty Umland't 4-H Club was the best, didn't you? .60. Ruity: Yos, and did yaw «� Norma Mowhinney in the one on Africa? She's a missionary down thore. Bill: Whot hopponed to tho rest of our athletes? Rusty; Well, Lo� Cornoll plays the boss fiddlo for the Salvation Army, le Roy Dibble is head eye doctor ot Mayo Clinic, and Marvin Ellis is on assistant to Einstein. Bill: Don't leove out Ronnie Grobow He's the heod manufacturer of shovels and hip boots! I ! Rusty: Here comes Beverly Knoock. Sho's quilo tho model for straight skirts, isn't she? Bill: Another modol from our doss of '53 is Kothryn Pelzer. She not only models shoes but she mokes them. Rusty Doosn't Norenc Joppa look nico in hor Air Police uniform? Bill: She sure does. She's an officer now. Rusty: Wasn't it nice of Leonora to donotc the food for this affair from her spaghetti house? They coll it Mattlig's Spaghetti House . Bill: David Peterson sure looks different in his chartreuse jacket. He usually weors o white one. Rusty: Wasn't it swell of Bob Schiller to furn sh his part of the party. Ho took ovor Fullerton’s establishment. Bill: Did you hear that Elizabofh Theiring ond Janet Wegenke are in the hospital? Elizabeth fell off a (odder in the library ond Jonet froctured her skull trying to cotch her. I guess Elizabeth fell on fop of her. Jean Robe is their nurse. Rusty: Ellonmoe's started playing You'll Never Wolk Alone . Brings back memories, doesn't it? Rusty: Yeo. whoro's Eileen Pagel? Bill: She couldn't get away from her beauty parlor. Rusty: Phyllis Walker isn't here either. I understand thot she's teaching someplace in Europe now. Bill: James McKinney had an important meeting to attend to so he couldn't make it. He's mayor of Allen's Grove so he’s quite a busy person. Rusty: It's too bad thot Gloria Schramski. Mary Jane Rucker, and Glorio Olson couldn't find baby sitters so they could be hero, too. Bill: I guess Gladys Vesley hod to go to Chicogo again. She couldn't moke it either. Rusty: Jack Mitchell's still sleeping in 4fh hour study. I guess all of Babe Frank's talking didn't wake him up, Bobo has won o lalkothon championship since we left school. It's quite on honor but not hard for her. Bill: Well, I see it's about time for our little get- together to come to an end. It's been interesting ond o lot of fun seeing everyone agoin. Rusty: It sure has. I wonder when ond where our ne f reunion will be? Bill: It'll be interesting to see all of the changes thot will have taken place between now ond then. Rusty: I wonder what they'll be? Bill: That's something thot only time can tell — only time con tell. 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