Gwinn High School - Gwinner Yearbook (Gwinn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1955 volume:

Of Cjmnn School JPreSmU Jhe CjujL wmner 1955 Onward we march together, Faithful may we ever be; No thought of time or weather. Hearts filled with hope and ecstacy; Bravely we’ll fight our battles. Happily we’ll meet success; But, the things tor which we strive Are honor and happiness. CHORUS Hep, hep, hep, three cheers for our Gwinn High, Voices ring, Hep, hep, hep, just see her colors fly, While we sing, Forward march, let this our motto be, VICTORY, Thru all kinds of weather, We will jog along together. True and loyal we shall ever be. 2 “A Salute From The Cleveland-Cliffs Iron Company To Mrs. Haynes, one of the most outstanding members of our faculty, we, the Senior Class of 1955, are proud to dedicate our annual. Mrs. Haynes graduated from N.M.C.E. in 1938, with a B. S. degree. She has been teaching at Gwinn High School for fourteen years, and has been the head of the commercial department for the past ten years. During that time she has gained the admiration and respect of all her students. 3 LEFT TO RIGHT: W. G. Garrett, Superintendent; E. Hendrickson, President; J. Anderson, Secretary; M. Marin, Trustee, H. Anderson, Trustee: F.. Nordeen, Treasurer. For twelve years, under the careful super- vision of your school, you have been laying the educational foundation for your life. You have developed certain skills and mastered some of the principles of worthy living and worthy citi- zenship. Look forward with pleasure to the battle of life, having faith that the training you have received has so strengthened your intel- lectual powers that you can occupy honorable positions in this busy world and be a credit to yourself and the institution from which you graduated. Sponsored By DONCKERS, Marquette SPEAR and SONS. Marquette The Home Of Finer Candies 4 CALVIN BENNETTS Music Basketball Games Freshman Class Adviser LOUIS PARIS Industrial Arts Boys’ Physical Education ”B ” Team Coach Baseball Coach MARION FLAHERTY English Sophomore Class Adviser Basketball Games KATHERINE MUEHRCKE Home Economics 7th Grade Class Adviser Basketball Games VERNON MILJOUR Sc ience Track Basketball Games B-Team Coach JOEL KELA History 8th Grade Class Adviser Basketball Games Fish Derby and Rifle Club BRIDESON WILLS Social Science Senior Class Adviser Senior Class Play Basketball Games Commencement Guidance ELIZABETH CORAN Physical Education 7th Grade Class Adviser Basketball Games G-Club Cheerleaders DOMINIC GHIARDI G-Club Basketball Games Junior Prom Junior Class Adviser Athletic Director Principal Sponsored By DUCA’S STANDARD SERVICE, Gwinn H. W. GOSSARD COMPANY, Gwinn 5 Editor Robert Schoen Assistant Editor................................................... Knudsen Business Manager..............................................Jeanette Noel Advertising Managers................Virginia Gregg, Rose Roberts, Tina Mohn .......................................................Nelda Paquette Art s .....................................................Shirley Erickson Photographers................. Garwood Maunula, Virginia Gregg, David Wills REPORTERS Joanne Setter. ................................................Hazel Sharkey Barry Mussatto................................................Marion Pelkie Karen Latola Adviser..........................................................Mrs. Haynes 6 Sponsored By HEATH’S HARDWARE STORE, Skandia, Michigan Sponsored By OLSON MOTORS, Marquette Ford Sales Service 7 On June 8, 1955, twenty-nine Seniors, with heads held high, walked up to get their long-awaited for diplomas. Four years had elapsed since they had entered high school, in September of 1952. Many exciting things have happened to this class since that date. As Freshmen, we started with a class of forty-one. We gave a dance, and pep meetings for the high school. The highlight of the year was sponsoring the Second Annual Fish Derby under the direction of Mr. Kela. We were green, but still growing, when we reached our Sophomore year. Our chief contributions toward entertainment for the year were the giving of the annual Halloween Dance, and pep meetings. As Juniors, people started to notice the talent in our class. Our Junior Class play, “No More Homework,” directed by Mrs. Flaherty, was certainly enjoyed by all. With the money the play brought in, $224.75, we were able to present the prom, “Stairway to the Stars.” Stars, roses, and stairways were used as decorations. Music was furnished by Ivan Kobasic’s orchestra from Escanaba. Several members of our class are on the basketball team, namely: Tony Voegtline, Barry Mussatto, James Copley, and Jack Ghiardi. Eight members of our class also play in the band. Now that 1955 has finally arrived, we Seniors have been kept quite busy. In the fall we gave a dance to initiate the Freshmen. We wonder if they will ever forgive us for all the mistreatment we gave them. In November, we gave our Senior Class play, “Fog Island,” under the direction of Mr. Wills. It turned out to be quite a success also. Since then, we have chosen our class motto, colors, and received our class rings. We had our pictures taken in January, and everyone was all hepped up wondering if they would turn out or not. Ten members of our class were inducted into the National Honor Society. They were Karen Latola, James Copley, Nelda Paquette, Robert Schoen, Rose Roberts, Tony Voegtline, Hazel Sharkey, Jeanette Noel, Tina Mohn, and Richard Doyen. It wasn’t too long before graduation day started approaching. Among the excite- ment and anxiety of it all, we had a feeling of loss. Besides leaving many of our friends, we are taking a big step into the future, one which many of us don’t know just where it will lead. But no matter what, the memories of our high school days will never be forgotten. Sponsored By MARQUETTE EOTTLING WORKS, Marquette SCHOCHand HALLAM. Marquette Quality Beverages Since 1919 CLASS FLOWER CLASS OFFICERS MOTTO Yellow Rose Vice-President. . Hazel Sharkey Secretary. . . . Arnold Marjonen Treasurer. . . . Nelda Paquette President Karen Latola Truth, Honor, and Knowledge 8 JACK GHIARDI Whenever there is noise around Jocko is likely to be found.” Band.............................1.2.3,4 ”G” Club............................2,3,4 Baseball...............................3,4 Basketball..........................2,3,4 Second Team.............................1 Track.................................3,4 Chorus...................................4 BARRY MUSSATTO “He tosses them in from left and right, no star will ever equal his might.” Band.............................1,2,3,4 Basketball.......................1,2,3,4 Bowling...............................1,2 Baseball..............................3,4 G” Club..........................1,2,3,4 Play..................................3,4 Track.................................3,4 Chorus................................ 4 mlor VIRGINIA GREGG “Liked by one and all, friends will gather at her call.” Driver Training........................2 Gwinner Staff..........................4 Annual Staff...........................4 Play.................................3,4 Bowling.............’................1,2 Girls Basketball....................3,4 ROBERT SCHOEN “To wonder and travel are his aim, the riches of the world will bring him fame.” Driver Training.........................2 Gw inner Staffs...................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff......................... 4 Bowling..............................1,2 Play..................................3,4 Vice-President.........................2 Chorus.................................4 Honor Society..........................4 SHIRLEY ERICKSON “As a singer she's really great, as an artist she's got what it takes.” Chorus..........................If 2,3,4 Gwinner Staff...................1,2,3,4 Librarian............................3 Annual Staff........................ 4 Play................................3 Girls Basketball...................4 Driver Training.....................2 Sponsored By MUSSATTO’S STORE, Gwinn 9 THEODORE VALE SKI “Dark and romantic� you needn't explain, the { art that's French is to blame, Band..............................1,2,3,4 Driver Training........................ 2 G Club.............................2,3.4 Play.....................................3 Chorus...................................4 KAREN LATOLA Karen has no interest in other guys, she’s satisfied with one that flys. Band..............................1,2,3,4 Chorus............................1,2,3.4 Driver Training..........................2 Gwinner Staff.....................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff.............................4 President..............................3,4 G Club.............................2,3,4 Play...................................3,4 Bowling................................1,2 Girls' Basketball........................3 Honor Society............................4 TINA MOHN 'Always happy, always gay, always has a lot to say. Chorus...........................1,2,3,4 Driver Training........................2 Annual Staff...........................4 Gwinner Staff....................1,2,3,4 Play.................................3,4 Bowling..............................1,2 Girls' Basketball....................3,4 Honor Society..........................4 DALE JENSEN Always teasing and making jokes, bringing laughter to other folks. Track...........................2,3,4 G Club..........................3.4 thorus..............................4 JULIUS FRALICK After school hours sure are fun, Ishpeming and Negaunee, here I come.' Driver Training.........................2 G Club.......................... 2,3,4 Play.................................. 3 Basketball.......................... 2,3 Second Team.............................1 HAZEL SHARKEY Just so tall and just so high, with her poise she’ll find the right guy. Chorus...........................1,2,3,4 Band.............................1,2.3,4 Driver Training.........................2 G Club............................2,3,4 Gwinner Staff....................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff............................4 Play..................................3,4 Bowling...............................1,2 Vice-President........................3,4 Honor Society...........................4 10 Sponsored By ED. MUSSATTO, Gwinn KIRKISH BOOT SHOP, Ishpeming ARNOLD MARJONEN ‘He has a very friendly grin that makes you smile back at him.” Librarian.........................1,2 Driver Training.....................2 President...........................1 Treasurer...........................2 Secretary...........................4 Chorus..............................4 GERALD PALESOTTI '“Although he appears a littly shy. he really is one swell guy.” MARGARET ZOPPETTI Plans for her wedding are approaching fast, in a few months graduation will be a thing of the past. Chorus...........................1,2,3,4 Gwinner Staff...........................4 Play..................................3,4 Girls' Basketball.....................3,4 Driver Training.........................2 JUNE PELKIE Plenty’of fun is sure to be found, when ever Junie is around.” Chorus........................ 1,3,4 Cheerleader..........................2 Bowling..............................2 G” Club...........................3.4 Play...............................3,4 Girls' Basketball..................3,4 JAMES COPLEY Jimmy saves his money to buy gas, to go and see his little Princeton lass.” Librarian...............................3 ”G” Club........................... 2,3,4 Baseball..............................3,4 Basketball............................3,4 Second Team......................... 1,2 Bowling...............................1,2 Honor Society...........................4 ALBERT KESK1MAKI He's got ambition and he won’t stop, until he's reached the very top.” Sponsored By WASHINGTON SHOE STORE, Marquette JEAN’S JEWELRY, Marquette H ROSE ROBERTS “Five foot, three with eyes so dark, these features are her trademark. Chorus...........................1,2,3,4 Driver Training.......................2 Librarian...............................3 Gw inner Staff..........................4 Annual Staff..........................4 Honor Society.........................4 RICHARD DOYEN “Always smiling, never any fears, he has a way of banishing troubles and tears. Track............................ 2,3,4 G Club............................3,4 Honor Society.........................4 ■■■■■■a JOANNE SETTER George they call her by name, those brown eyes and laughter will bring her fame. Chorus. .........................1,2,3,4 Gw inner Staff.........................4 Annual Staff...........................4 Play.................................3.4 Driver Training........................2 GERALD BRUCE ‘Mutt and Jeff’ his Model A, could pass up a new ‘Ford’ any day. Track....................... 1.2,3,4 “G Club..........................3,4 Play................................3 Chorus..............................4 NELDA PAQUETTE “Give me the simple life , says she, and with that, content I'll be.” Chorus.............................1,2,3,4 Band.................................2,3.4 Driver Training..........................2 Gw inner Staff.......................1,2,4 Annual Staff.............................4 G“ Club.............................2.3,4 Treasurer................................4 Honor Society............................4 RONALD DOYEN Blushing is his habit, more of you boys should have it.” Sponsored By GWINN CLUB HOUSE, Gwinn DUBINSKY’S, Ishpeming 12 Sponsored By DONALD NYQUIST, Gwinn MINELLI’S BOWLING ALLEYS, Gwinn 13 JOHN FLAHERTY With his jokes and witty ways, he brightened up our 'Senior’ days. Band............................1,2,3,4 Librarian..............................2 Driver Training........................2 G” Club...........................2,3.4 Play................................3,4 Chorus.................................4 Track..................................4 RICHARD MILLER Between his tall tales, and traveling around, it’s hard to tell where he’ll be found. Librarian................................4 MARION PELKIE Late today, absent tomorrow, do you have a little time she could borrow? Chorus................................1 Librarian...........................2,4 Gwinner Staff....................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff..........................4 Play..................................4 Secretary.......................... 1,3 President.............................2 TONY VOEGTLINE Ambitious, a basketball player, and musically inclined, a guy with greater talents you cannot find. Band.............................1.2,3,4 Driver Training.............i..........2 G Club.......................... 2,3,4 Baseball..............................3,4 Bowling................................1 Basketball............................3,4 Second Team. . . . � ..................1,2 Play.................................3.4 Vice-President. .......................1 Track................................3,4 Chorus..................................4 Honor Society...........................4 LILLI AM PELKOLA Tall and slim, and what is more, this Senior girl has friends galore. Gwinner Staff........................2 Chorus..............................1,4 Librarian............................2 Play...............................3,4 s. enior CL JEANETTE NOEL Not too short, not too tall, and she’s always on the ball.” Gwinner Staff.....................1,2,3,4 Chorus............................1,2,3,4 Annual Staff............................4 Play..................................3,4 Honor Society...........................4 Driver Training.........................2 opLecij The time has come, we now believe, to talk of many things, To look into the future, to see the good it brings. The Class of 1955, so famous it will be, That people the world o’er great things for it do see. We’ve gathered from the North and South, From the East and from the West, To bring this class not only gifts, But prophecies the best. Now since the class of ’55 is gathered here as one, We hope you will accept our gifts in solemnity and fun. Richard Doyen, parachute jumper, these ballons in case his paracute doesn’t open. Albert Keskimaki, drafting engineer, a lasso to use when he discovers “The Lady Has Plans.’’ June Pelkie, practical nurse, a bottle of ammonia to keep up her patients’ spirits. Hazel Sharkey, housewife, this rolling pin. Use: Piecrust only.' .' Tina Mohn, dancing instructor may need these corn pads when her students say, “Shall we dance ?” Karen Latola, supervisor of nurses, this muffler to smother her yawns on night duty. Marion Pelkie, fashion designer, a clock to keep her fashions up to the minute when she has “Time On Her Hands.” Lillian Pelkola, model, this ladder to help her stay on top. Rose Roberts, telephone operator, this Bingo game, so she can always have her numbers right. Nelda Paquette, typist, these extra keys in case those on her typewriter lock. Shirley Erickson, prospective artist, this brush to give that final touch. Jeanette Noel, bookkeeper, this piggy bank to rob when her reports show a deficit. Ginny Gregg, businesswoman, this Lipton tea to keep her brisk. Margaret Zoppetti, housewife, this rolling pin, her domestic arguments to win. Bobby Schoen, journalist, this bloodhound to get him on the right scent. Joanne Setter, secretary, a pencil so that she can be lead when the right man comes along. Barry Mussatto, coach, this magnetized basketball so his team will be sure to win every game. Jack Ghiardi, this compass, to help him chart his courses on all the seven seas. Richard vliller, farmer, this shade (window shade) to use when he “makes hay while the sun shines.” Teddy Valeski, electrical engineer, this bag of sugar to sweeten up his currents when they become sour. Arnold Marjonen, accountant, this paper doll in case he can t find that missing figure. Ronald Doyen, proprietor of a drug store, this thermometer to watch his profits rise. Gerald Palesotti, barber, a mystery novel so that he can tell his customers hair-raising stories. Julius Fralick, Seaman 2nd Class, some Vitalis for those ruffled waves. Gerald Bruce, draftsman, this bottled sunshine to cheer up his blueprints. Dale Jensen, successful logger, a piece of bread for the jam. Jimmy Copley, bakery proprietor, a promissory note, until he can raise his dough. Tony Voegtline, Air Force pilot, this triangle so he can always make perfect three point landings. John Flaherty, machinist, we present this book, “The Mystery of the Missing Tools. A gift we’ve given each of you, We hope you’ll use it right. To help this world we’re living in, And make its future bright. Sponsored By CONSOLIDATED FUEL and LUMBER CO. CLETRAC SALES and SERVICE Gw inn Gw inn Senior Calais We, the Senior Class of Gwinn High School, City of Gwinn, County of Marquette, State of Michigan, on this second day of the third month of the year nineteen hundred and fifty-five, being of quite sound and indisposable minds, do hereby make and de- clare this to be our last Will and Testament. To the Board of Education, we would like to express our thanks and appreciation for all the thmgs they did to make our thirteen years in school memorable ones. To the faculty, we leave our wonderful personalities and sunny dispositions with assurance that they will be greatly appreciated by the undergraduates. As individuals, we would like to will the following: Gerald Bruce wills his way with the girls to his brother Conrad, who already has a good start. Lillian Pelkola wills her nick-name “Curly” to Pat Larson. Karen Latola wills her job as Editor of the Gwinner to Winnie Lou. Julius Fralick wills his polite ways to Richard Koski. Nice going fellows.' Shirley Erickson wills her singing ability to Sandra Morin. Jeanette Noel wills her ambition to Arnold Johnson. Tohn Flaherty and James Copley will their pastime of sleeping through classes to anyone who keeps late hours. Hazel Sharkey wills her place as “teacher’s pet” to her sister Eileen. Marion Pelkie wills her brilliant ways to her cousin Pat Welsh. Virginia Gregg wills the sparkle in her blue eyes to Helen Asikainen. Tony Voegtline wills his musical abilities to Harry Knudsen, who really has an early start. Dale Jensen wills his place as “class pest” to Charles Simons, who almost has him beat. Albert Keskimaki wills his “taxi-cab” to anyone who has extra time at noon. Richard Miller wills his skill at story-telling to anyone with a big imagination. Ronald Doyen and Gerald Palesotti will their quiet ways to Kathryn Riopelle and Barbara Oien. Theodore Valeski wills his place at Karel Knudsen’s side on the way to class to anyone-- as long as it’s a girl. Rose Roberts, Nelda Paquette, and Joanne Setter will their place as Gwinn High’s “3 Musketeers” to Judy Wilson, Pat Larson, and Barbara Romback. Bob Schoen and Tina Mohn will their skill in dancing to Judy Maunula and George Ferguson, who already can do some fancy stepping. Margaret Zoppetti wills her- tunny little giggle to Myrna Erickson. Arnold Marjonen wills his perfection in typing to Marie Palesotti. Richard Doyen wills his way of always being able to smile to Mavis Sather. June Pelkie wills her place as class comedian to Joan D’Ambrosio. Barry Mussatto and Jack Ghiardi will their abilities as basketball players to the team next year. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed seal, this 2nd day of March, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-five. (Signed) (Signed) Sponsored By UMPY'S SINCLAIR SERVICE, Gwinn DON KING’S RESTAURANT, Gwinn Vo 2)id ipiomas Jrom 2) laperd NELDA BARRY Joanne 16 Jm JIMMY VIRGINIA RONALD JOHN Sponsored By TE FORD SALES AND SERVICE, Gwinn BROWN’S STORE, Little I ke TONY MARGARET JUNE GERALD RICHARD D. JULIUS TINA � . X BOBBY SHIRLEY TOP TO BOTTOM: Richard Doyen Nelda Paquette Tony Voegtlinc Karen Latola Robert Schoer Jeanette Noel Hazel Sharkey James Copley Rose Roberts Edythe Haynes Absent: Tina Mohn The 1955 Honor Society members of the Senior Class were chosen after the first semester of this year, following a new constitution which is being adopted this year. The students were first chosen on a scholastic basis, having to be in the upper third of the class. Additional points were given for Attendance, Character, and Activity Par- ticipation. Mr. Ghiardi, Mr. Wills, Mr. Miljour, and Mrs. Haynes are members of the Honor Society Committee--Mrs. Haynes is adviser. 17 The Senior Class of 1955 presented their suspense packed drama “Fog Island” on November 9th and 10th, in the Gw inn High School Auditorium. Directed by Mr. Wills, the well chosen cast was as follows: a n m I 0 r Mrs. Williams. . W illiams........ Jerry Martin. . . Sheriff Doolittle. , Brock............. Margy O’Laughlin, Hazel Sommers. . Ann Wickcliffe. . Maurine Gardner. Johanna Green. . Priscilla Ralston. . . Karen Latola . Robert Schoen Barry Mussatto . . John Flaherty . . Tony Voegtline Margaret Zoppetti . . . June Pelkie . Virginia Gregg . . . . Tina Mohn . Lillian Pelkola . . Hazel Sharkey PRODUCTION STAFF Stage Manager. . . Assistant Manager Manuscript. . . . Tickets.......... Advertising. . . . Programs. . . . . Curtains.......... . . Rose Roberts . Nelda Paquette , . . Joanne Setter , . . Jeanette Noel . Shirley Erickson . . Virginia Gregg Margaret Zoppetti . . . Dale Jensen Richard Doyen a 1 Sponsored By 18 BOB BEAUDRY’S PHILLIP “66”, Marquette PIGGLY WIGGLY FOOD STORES, Marquette PATSY BELTRAME WINNIE CARLSON PAUL CAZZANIGGI EUGENE COLOMBO GARWOOD MAUNU President.......Garwood Maunuia Vice-President. . . Kathleen Simons Secretary.........Rose Mary Wyatt Treasurer.........Dolores La Fave unior Calate JJ-iitorij Three years ago as thirty-seven Freshmen, we took our places in the study hall. As Freshmen we presented pep meetings, a dance, a mock election, and a Fish Derby under the direction of Mr. Bennetts and Mr., Kela. The highlight of our Sophomore year was giving the annual Halloween dance, which roke all attendance records. Our Junior year was marked by giving the Junior Play in April, and the Spring marie PALESOTTI Prom in May, which were a great success. RUN OMAN’S, Marquette V. ll’ xper Paints Sponsored By FLAHERTY’S STORE, Little Lake 19 A JOSEPHINE WILLIG DAVID W ILLS umor JERRY SARAS IN CHARLES SI MONS umor KATHLEEN SIMONS DONALD St. AUBIN ROSEMARY WYATT JOHN ZANETTI an FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: Left to Right: Christine Kronsich, David Wills, Dolores LaFave, Fred Horrocks, Sharon Kangas, Jerry Sarasin, Karel Knudsen, Paul Cazzanigg . Mrs. Sauer, Director; Patsy Beltrame. Walter Lavcau, Helen Asikainen, Winnie Carlson, Arthur Hicks, Rose Mary Wyatt, Garwood Maunula. CHARACTERS Fred Horrocks................Fred Miller Sharon Kangas.............Harriet Miller Dolores LaFave.............Mitzi Miller Jerry Sarasin.................Ben Miller Karel Knudsen...............Kathie Miller Carol Cohan...............Mrs. Cooney David Wills..............Joe Robertson Evelyn Bailey............Mary Jane Price Walter Laveau. Arthur Hicks............... Pike U anen Paul Cazzanigi.............Sidney Collins Christine Kroneich.................Ducky Lipton Garwood Maunula.....................Bent Morris Rose Mary Wyatt....................Betty Lynn Patricia Beltrame...........Lenore Long Helen Asikainen..........Mrs. Robertson Winnie Lou Carlson...................Mrs. Custer . . Radio announcer Sponsored By EVELYN’S MILADY SHOPPE, Ishpemina JOYCE B LOMQUIST WILLIAM BOLLERO EDWIN BRUCE PAT BRUCE MARION FRALICK RUTH GAUTHIER SHIRLEY GAUTHIER KEITH HELIIN YVONNE HERIC DERRYL HYTINEN ARNOLD JOHNSON DAVID KING CLASS OFFICERS President.............Patsy Larsoi. Vice-President. . . . Frank Carlson Secretary..................Marion Fralick Treasurer....................Ruth Gauthier Sophomore C la$6 -Mistoruj In the fall of 1953 we entered high school with a class of of forty-three energetic Freshmen. Although we were young and inexperienced, we put on a dance and a pep meeting which were so successful everyone was surprised. This year we took our places as thirty-nine wise and experienced Sophomores. Many members of our class are cheerleaders, on the basketball team, Gwinner Stafi PATRICla LARSON band, or in other activities. This year, we successfully put on two pep meetings and the annual Halloween dance under the direction of Mrs. Flaherty. Sponsored By SUESS’ SUPER MARKET, Gwinn THOMAS LANG 21 22 ROBERT VALESKI MARY WESTMAN Sponsored By GUSTAFSON’S RED OWL AGENCY, Gwinn JUDY WILSON RONALD W ILLIG HOME BAKERY, New Swanzy MARILYN AHTI DONALD ANDERSON DONALD ANDERSON JEROME ARMATTI CONRAD BRUCE CAROL CATTO ROSE MARIE COLOMBO DAWN CONNORS EARL COPLEY NINA KETOLA CLASS OFFICERS President.........Conrad Bruce Vice-President.....Nina Ketola Secretary. . . . Rose Mary Colombo Treasurer.......Janice Kroncich Jreihman dan dkdonj This year has been quite an eventful one for us as our first year in high school. We entered the tngh school with npaign, a dance and our share of the pep meetings. Sponsored By FIRESTONE, Marquette SMITH SMITH Tire Sales U Supply Wallpapers Paints RICHARD KOSKI 23 ABSENT: Donald Russell Daniel Girard 24 JEAN Van ELS ACKER JERRY VERTANEN PATRICIA WELSH KAROLYN YELLE Sponsored By CARROLL MOTOR SUPPLY CO., Marquette GETZ, Marquette FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: ABSENT: Left to Right: Clement Doyen, Dorothy Westman. Darlene Conners, Richard Ontto, Richard Paquette, Fred Charles. Ernest Gour. Vernon Noel, Pat Murdock, Annette Gregg. Mr. Kela, Dolores Branam, Sandra Morin, Veronica Rock, Mary Armatti, Faye Martin, Nancy Wills, John Lawrence, Mary Jo Fleury, Judy Hendrickson, Harry Westman, Wallace Alexander, Mr. Miljour. Bethel Nordeen, Ronald Racine, Sharon Gauthier, Louis Zanetti, Ron Pariseau, Gary Nyquist, Duane Dorr, Sally Pelkie, Norma Larson, Theresa Bollero, Paul Ketola. Jessie Qu ntz, Beverly Setter, Ken Ketola, David Lilly, Howard Setter, Donald Gour, Kerry Noel, Bill Sharkey, Betty Lou Steele, William Koski, Paul St. Andre, Martin Bogetto. Jane Delmont, Larry Wendt, Arthur Sodermark, Robert Lang. Marcella Russell, Ann Marie Dani. CLASS OFFICERS President............William Koski Vice-President. . . Sharon Gauthier Secretary..........Theresa Bollero Treasurer...........Mary Jo Fleury Advisors. . . . Mr. Kela-Mr. Miljour This year forty-nine lively students entered the eighth grade. During this past year, we had a Holloween party, which was complete with costumes. We also had a Christmas party and exchanged gifts. Several members of our class are in the band. Sponsored By LUTEY’S GREENHOUSE, Negaunee VIRG’S BOOTERY, Marquette FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Audrey Nordeen, Grace Ann Flaherty, Lorraine Pleaugh, Barbara Oien, Kathryn Dorr, Louise Durocher, Wallace Kangas, Sandra Ahti, Dennis Helin, Terry Sayen, Fritz Swetkis, Kathy Riopelle, Daniel Ctzziniggi, Glenn Phillips. Jimmy Hurkman, Sheila Ketola. Raymond Fosterling, Earl Dorr, Caroline Bailey, Phil Muehrcke, Sandra Dittrich, Charlotte Anderson, Ralph Girard, Lawrence Plougn. Ivan Soyring, Lee Setter, Peter Storti, Bobby Mar tone n, Pat Guare. Duane Willig, Joe La Bresh, Ken Setter, Le Roy Wyatt, Daniel Doyen, Ed Sather, Craig Fosterling, Laverne Carrier, Orvil Lancour, Jimmy Ghiardi, Michael Catto, Evan Vercellino, Gary Erickson, Charles Blanck. Mrs. Coran, Nancy Bordon, Maxine Kancrva, Loretta Kroncich, Sandra Morin, Patsy Vallier, Eileen Sharkey, Trauti Miller, Kay Sauer, James La Chance, Henry De Groot, Pat Pellow, Mrs Muehrcke. CLASS OFFICERS President.............. Kay Sauer Vice-President. . . . Eileen Sharkey Secretary...........Sharon Dittrich Treasurer. . . . Grace Ann Flaherty Advisors.Mrs. Muehrcke-Mrs. Coron The fifty-seven seventh graders in their first year of Junior High really started off their career with a bang.' In the annual magazine sale in the fall Michael Catto was the high salesman of the school and the class turned in so much money that they put the older students to shame. 26 Sponsored By JOHNSON’S WALGREEN AGENCY Marquette Ishpeming FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW : L ft to Right: Mr. Paul Thurston, Christine Filizctti, Donna Paris, Caroline Girard, Delores Allen, Bernard Meni, Mavis Ketola, Stella Rock, Stephen Wills, Harry Knudscn. Helen Ontto, Gerry Mae Robare, Barbara Boogren, Robert Koski, Dennis Jack Erickson, Robert Barrett, Donald Westman, Karen Meni, Jacqueline Hytinen, John Cohan, June Soyring, Sandra Taccolini, Thomas Pell, James Storti, James Filizetti, Dennis John Erickson, Larry Koski, Carol Copley, Max Fralick, Elroy McLeod, Kay Ghiardi. Joseph Minelli, Dennis Zanetti, Teddy Martonen, Lois Valeski, Gloria Gauthier. Judy Hutchens. Caroline Bianchi, Kristine O’Berti, Betty Nelson, Lila Hutchens. jt j.c at OFFICERS Thomas Nordeen ..... President Gloria G authier. . .Vice-President Gerry Mae Robare .... Secretary Barbara Boogren.Treasurer Our first Junior American Citizenship Club was organized in 1948 by Mrs. Catherine Dolf. The purpose of this club is to promote good citizenship. The members also receive valuable training in conducting a meeting, planning programs, and par- ticipating in them. Sponsored By MARQUETTE AUTO PARTS, Marquette NORTHLAND MOTORS, Marquette De Soto-Plymouth Garage 27 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Dennis Dani, William Nordeen, Steven Barrett, Joe Erickson, Karen Sather, Sandra Branam. Bonnie Filizatti, Beverly St. Aubin, Diana Ontto, Dorothy Larson, Frederick Blanck, Lowell Roberts, Patrick Armatti. Glenn Minzey, Henry Novack, Dale Roberto, Thomas Nordeen, Michael Macario, Lois Westman. Nora Ketola, Bronwyn Garrett, Sara Maki, William Kemp, Barbara Berglund. 0 U r t FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left io Right: Julia St. Andre, Judybt. Aubin, Maurice Morin, Patricia Macario, Leo Rock, Robert Strohm, Harold Novack, Marlene Schoen, Marie Mueller. William Hurdman, John Muehrcke, Judy Salo, Gerald Fralick, Arthur Sharkey, Ann Pellow, Bartley King, Judy Roberts, Donald Zanetti, Cheryl Helun, Nancy Ketola. Julia Zanetti, Phyllis Hocking, Patricia Fleury, Sharon Westman, Susan Mussatto, Robert Sayen, Paul La Chance, William Copley, Catherine Bush, Paula Wilson, Marilyn Allen, Michael Valella. Sponsored By STAFFORD DRUG COMPANY, Marquette MINING JOURNAL, Marquette 28 Drugs, Prescriptions Sundries FIRST ROW: SECCND ROW: THIRD ROW : FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Russell Westman, Daniel Armatti, John Erickson, Karen Powers, Lynn Ramile, Darla Novack, Nancy Barrett, Robert Phillips, Sharon Wendt. Charles Aslkainen, Donald Gauthier, Lynda Soyring, Steven Sather, Richard Marchand, Carole Kolchmainen, Ruth Ketola, Judy Sarasin, David Copley, Michael Armatti. Susan Barrett, Patty Copley, Oliver Valima, Sharon Peterson, Lloyd Lindberg, Ronald Setter, Dennis Anderson, Richard Negrinelli, Susan Sather. Rosalie O’Berti, David Delmont. John Blanck, Paul Tousignant, David Lawrence, Bernadette Filizetti, Margaret Horrocks. Brian La Freniere, Robert Hutchens, Richard Strohm. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Billy Garrett, John Wills, Christine Phillips, Judy Barrett, Diane Anderson, Mary Lou Allen, Kurt Hcdstrom. Mrs. Yelland, Glen Schoen, Peter Paris, Nancy Zanetti, Martin Ghiardi; Maria Bianchi, Joan Collins, Burt Muehrcke, Edna Soulliere, Morris Mclby, Crystal Vallier. Carol Wendt, Louis Oien, Mary Pellow, Kathy Colombo, Sandra Pietila, Helen Kemp, Sally Nordeen, Shirley St. Aubin, Richard Winter. John Fallon, Terry Gauthier, Dennis Suardini, Richard Copley, Kenneth Pelkola, Virginia Koski, David Meni, Robert Copley, Sandra Hutchins, Dennis McLeod. .Sponsored By VIAU PAQUETTE’S STORE, Northland DR. KRONSCHNABEL, Gwinn 29 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: Left to Right: Mrs. Paulson, Sherman Martin, William Nelson, Bruce Valima, Lynda Strohm. Carl Nordeen, Anna Belle Peterson, Robert Winter, Patricia Rock, William Peterson, Linda Roberts. Patrick Miljour, Gary Vallier, Harold Nyman, Barbara Morin, Jan Vercoe, Bobby Pell, Bruce Suardini, David Sharkey. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Miss Tuominen, Fred Erickson, Pat Cohen, Diane Arrieri, Donna Keskimaki, David Bush. Rita Juidici, Lorraine Kangas, Linda Bailey. Barbara La Chance. SECOND ROW: John Ketola, Dale Anderson, Billy Avotte. Linda Hocking, Gary Connors, Diane Hutchins. Mary Beltrame, Dennis Germaine, Dennis Filizetti. sponsored By SIMONS BROTHERS, Ishpeming LOFBERG STORE, Ishpeming 30 FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Gail Hutchens, Vicki Oien, Kathy Horrocks, Susan Kela, Linda St. Aubin, Maureen Anderson, Jody Marjomaki. SECOND ROW: Burt Colombo, Patricia Bianchi, Mary Negrinelli, Louis Willette, Linda Bennetts, Gary Roberts. FIRST ROW: Left to Right Mrs. Sauer, David Anderson, Patricia Armatti, Shawn Germaine, Kay Cor kin, Karen turnback, Kathleen Roberts. SECOND ROW: John Pietila, Samuel Dozzi, Peter Bianchi, Gail Filizetti, John Macario, Christine Goodman. Sponsored By SUPERIOR CLEANERS, Ishpeming VISTA THEATER, Negaunee 31 Season s Sit Seam Gw inn 69 L'anse 45 Gw Inn 74 Republic 51 Gw inn 65 Eben 41 Gw inn 81 Baraga (Marq.) 55 Gw inn 75 Rapid River 66 Gw inn 69 St. Paul 63 Gwinn 80 Munising 74 Gw inn 52 Felch 77 Gwinn 46 Rock 49 Gwinn 56 Holy Name 64 Gwinn 47 St. Paul 54 Gwinn 96 Cooks 59 Gwinn 82 J. D. Pie rce 53 Gw inn 70 Florence 63 Gwinn 47 Gladstone 57 Gwinn 76 Eben 62 Gwinn 95 Baraga (Marq.) 76 Gwinn 70 Jioly Name 77 FIRST ROW: Left to Right: James Copley, Arthur Hicks, Barry Mussatto, Fred Horrocks, Jack Ghiardi, Tony Voegtline. SECOND ROW: Coach Mr. Thurston, David Wills, Robert Larson, Eugene Colombo, Jerry Vertanen, Garwood Maunula, Student Manager. Season Record 12-6 Season Average 69.44 Opponents Average 60.33 FRED HORROCKS Junior Center--6’1 ' Lettered 2 years JAMES COPLEY Senior Guard--5'8” Lettered 2 years BARRY MUSSATTO Senior Forward--5 10” Lettered 4 years JACK GHIARDI Senior For ward--5’10” Lettered 3 years TONY VOEGTLINE Senior Guard--5’8” Lettered 2 years 1st. ROW : Left to right: Coach Mr. Paris, George Ferguson, Michael Storti, Henry St. Aubin, Gerald Taccolini, Darryl Hytinen. 2nd ROW: David King, Lowell Fleury, Edwin Bruce, Keith Heliin, Don Nyquist, Walter Laveau, Conrad Bruce. Season s Summani - S Seam Gw inn 41 Republic 39 Gw inn 34 Eben 45 Gw inn 31 Baraga (Marq.) 29 EDWIN BRUCE Gw inn 26 Rapid River 49 Sophomore Guard—5’8’ Gw inn 24 St. Paul 56 Lettered 1 year Gw inn 52 Felch 42 Gw inn 55 Rock 56 Gw inn 30 Holy Name 60 Gw inn 37 St. Paul 43 Gw inn 47 Cooks 50 Gw inn 26 Pierce 58 EUGENE COLOMBO Gw inn 41 Gladstone 57 Junior Guard—5 11 Gw inn 56 Eben 52 Lettered 2 years Gw inn 43 Baraga (Marq.) 46 Gwinn 34 Holy Name 55 ROBERT LARSON Junior Forward—5'1 1 Lettered 1 year ARTHUR HICKS Junior Forward--5'l I Lettered 2 years DAVID W ILLS Junior Center—6 2” Lettered 2 years JERRY VERTANEN Freshman Forward—6 1 ’ Lettered 1 year KATHLEEN SIMONS PATSY LARSON MYRNA ERICKSON JOAN D’AMBROSIO JANICE KRONSICK Sponsored By RELIABLE CLOTHING STORE, Ishpeming TONELLA RUPP, Ishneming FIRST ROW : Left to Right: Tony Vocgtline, Charles Simons, Edwin Bruce, Paul Cazzanigi, Conrad Bruce, Mr. Miljour. SECOND ROW: Gerald Bruce, Barry Mussatto, Fred Horrocks, Richard Doyen, JackGhiardi, Dale Jensen. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Pat Larson, June Pelkie, Betty Roberts, Karel Knudsen, Sharon Kangas, Helen Asikainen. SECOND ROW: Mr. Bennetts, Garwood Maunula, John Flaherty, Myrna Erickson, Judy Wilson, Kathleen Simons, Nancy Storti, Mr. Ghiardi. THIRD ROW: Hazel Sharkey, Ted Valeski, Jim Copley, Gerald Bruce, Tony Vocgtline, Paul Cazzanigi, Darryl Hytinen, Karen Latola. FOURTH ROW: Jack Ghiardi, Dale Jensen, David Wills, Fred Horrocks, Eugene Colombo, Julius Fralick, Richard Doyen, Barry Mussatto. Sponsored By PARIS STORE, Princeton MUSSATTO’S STATION, Gwinn 35 FIRST ROW; SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Left to Right: Joan D’Ambrosio, Delores La Fave, Judy Maunula, Helen Asikainen, Rosemary Wyatt, Marilyn Ahti, Sharon Kangas, Karel Knudsen. Shirley Erickson, Carol Catto, Judy Wilson, Shirley Gauthier, Diana Erickson, Winnie Lou Carlson, Rose Roberts, Hazel Sharkey, Mr. Bennetts. Kristine Kronsich, Kathleen Simons, Irene Ahti, Pat Beltrame, Karen Latola, Tina Mohn, Mavis Sather, Mary Lou St, Aubin. oms FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: Marie Palesotti, Marjorie Noel, Rosemary Wyatt, Pat Larson, Barbara Romback, Karel Knudsen, Shhron Kangas, Helen Asikainen, June Pelkie, Delores La Fave, Leah Rock, Karolyn Yelle. Mr. Bennetts, Joan D'Ambrosio, Judy Maunula, Janice Kronsich, Jeanette Noel, Shirley Erickson, Myrna Erickson, Nancy Ghiardi, Judy Wilson, Pat Welsh, Mary Lou St. Aubin, Jeanette Doyen, Marilyn Ahti, Rose Roberts, Hazel Sharkey, Judy Noel. Nina Ketola, Rosemary Colombo, Kathleen Simons, Margaret Zoppetti, Dawn Connors, Rosalie Wendt, Sandra Dittrich, Mavis Sather, Carol Catto, Jean Van Elsacker, Mary Steele, Winnie Lou Carlson, Joyce Blomquist, Patricia Bruce, Karen Sodermark. Kristine Kronsich, Ruth Gauthier, Irene Ahti, Josephine Willig, Georgina Mussatto, Jeannette Ontto, Diana Erickson, Shirley Gauthier, Yvonne Heric, Pat Beltrame, Tina Mohn, Beverly Roberts, Jo Anne Setter, Karen Latola, Mary Westman. 36 Sponsored By ABBOTT’S BODY SHOP, Negaunee Flute Karel Knud sen French Horns Hazel Sharkey Mavis Sather Joan D’Ambrosio Nancy Ghiardi Sharon Kangas Cornets Tony Voegtline Kenneth Morin Jack Ghiardi James Ghiardi Derryl Hytinen Terry Sayen Trombones Barry Mussatto John Flaherty Myrna Erickson Theodore Valeski Clarinets Carol Catto Nina Ketola Nancy Storti Audrey Nordeen David W ills Rose Marie Colombo Donald Nyquist Michael Catto Grace Ann Flaherty Kay Sauer Percussion Arnold Johnson Judy Maunula Garwood Maunula Evan Vercellino John Lawrence Baritones Karen Latola Patricia Welsh Bass Betty Roberts Tenor Saxophone Judy W ilson Alto Saxophone Nancy Wills Maxine Kanerve Nelda Paquette Our congratulations go to the band and to Mr. Bennetts, their director, for the fine performances they have given this past year. The band played at P.T.A. meetings, basketball games with thirty-two members, and gave a wonderful per- formance at the U. P. Music Festival in April at Negaunee. They also gave a Spring Concert for the public in May and ended the year by playing at Commencement. Sponsored By LOU S APPAREL, Marquette JOHNSON S STORE, Carlshend 37 9 FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: Left to Right: James Ghiardi, Richard Ontto, James La Chance, Terry Sayen, Wallace Kangas, Pat Murdock, Vernon Noel, Daniel Cazzaniggi, Lawrence Pleaugh. Nancy Wills, Sandra Morin, Norma Larson, Gary Erickson, John Lawrence Mary Jo Fleury, Judy Henderson, Peter Storti, Lowell Roberts, Mr. Ghiardi. William Koski, Donald Gour, Sharon Gauthier, Craig Fosterling, Raymond Fosterling, Louis Zanettl, Ronald Pariseau, Gary Nyquist, Theresa Bollero. Howard Setter, Kenneth Setter, David Lilly, Paul St. Andre, Martin Boggetto, Michael Catto, Charles Blanck. Bethel Nordeen, Evan Verceilino. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Virginia Gregg, Marion Pelkie, Marion Fralick, Anita Manninen, Helen Asikainen, Sharon Kangas, Karel Knudscn, Winnie Lou Carlson, Mrs. Flaherty, Paul Cazzanigi, George Ferguson, Leah Rock, Dawn Connors, Shirley Erickson. Sponsored By SATHER’S STORE. Princeton 38 SEATED: Left to Right: Jeanette Noel, Tina Mohn, Hazel Sharkey, Karen Lato’a, Bob Schoen, Marion Pelkic, Shirley Erickson, Jo Anne Setter. STANDING: Mrs. Haynes, Betty Roberts, Rosemary Wyatt, Sharon Kangas, Kathleen Simons, Winnie Lou Carlson, Karel Knudsen, Rose Roberts, Nancy Storti, Margaret Zoppetti, Helen Asikaincn, Virginia Gregg. SECOND ROW: Pat Larson, Judy Wilson, Myrna Erickson, Irene Ahri, Charles Simons, Garwood Maunula, Arnold Johnson, Shirley Gauthier, Beverly Roberts, Yvonne Heric. Editor............. Assistant Editor. . . Advertising Manager. Business Manager. . Artist............... Copy Reader........ Circulation Managers Mimeograph......... Advisor............ . . . Karen Latola Winnie Lou Carlson Kathleen Simons . . . Robert Schoen . . . .Marion Pelkie . Shirley Erickson . . . Hazel Sharkey . . . Jeanette Noel Tina Mohn , . . Robert Schoen Garwood Maunula . . . .Mrs. Haynes TYPISTS Karen Latola.................................. Jeanette Noel................................. Shirley Erickson.............................. Robert Schoen................................. Joanne Setter................................. Margaret Zoppetti REPORTERS Hazel Sharkey . Rose Roberts . . Tina Mohn Nelda Paquette .Virginia Gregg Hazel Sharkey. . . Marion Pelkie. . Jeanette Noel. . . Tina Mohn. . . . Robert Schoen. . Rose Mary Wyatt. Irene Ahti. . . . Betty Roberts. . . Shirley Gauthier. Arnold Johnson. . Beverly Roberts. .................................Evelyn Bailey ................................. Karel Knudsen .................................Sharon Kangas ...............................Kathleen Simons ................................Garwood Maunula ................................Charles Simons .............................Winnie Lou Carlson .................................Yvonne Heric .................................Patsy Larson .................................Nancy Storti ....................................Judy W ilson Myrna Erickson Helen Asikainen Sponsored By GAMBLES STORE, Gwinn GWINN SAVINGS BANK, Gwinn 39 Eu 2 rivers EARL ANDERSON. GERALD CONTOIS, ROYAL ELL SHIRLEY FINLEY 40 Sponsored By CYR BOTTLE GAS, Marquette dddckoot Icndar September 3 Teachers Meeting January 6 P.T.A. 19-20-21 Semester exams 7 School opens 20 Senior pictures taken 22 Fish Derby Prizes 21 End of first semester 22 Jubilee Singers (Lyceum) 21 Rock vs Gwinn 23 Class elections 22 Esc. Catholic Central 24 The Schmidts (Lyceum) vs Gwinn 24 Senior Dance 24 Second semester begins 30 M.E.A. (Ironwood) 28 St. Paul vs Gwinn 28 Fourth issue of Gwinner October 1 M.E.A. (Ironwood) 29 Cooks vs Gwinn 14 First issue of Gwinner 15 Junior Dance February 4 J.D. Pierce vs Gwinn 22 End of first marking period 5 Florence, Wisconsin 22 Seniors received their rings vs Gwinn 30 Sophomore Dance 9 P.T.A. 11 Gladstone vs Gwinn November 3 Indus try-Educati on Day 18 Eben vs Gwinn (School closed) 25 Fifth issue of Gwinner 5 Cheerleaders elected 25 Marquette Baraga vs Gwinn 9 -10 Senior Play 25 Honor Society members 11 P.T.A. chosen 19 Second issue of Gwinner 26 Esc. Catholic Central 19 L’Anse vs Gwinn vs Gwinn 23 Republic vs Gwinn 25 Thanksgiving (School closed) March 2 Bob McElroy (Lyceum) 26 School closed 4 End of fourth marking period December 3 End of second marking 2-3-4-5 District Tournament, period Negaunee 3 Eben vs Gwinn 22 Cavalieri (Lyceum) 8 Wimpy (Lyceum) 10 Marquette Baraga vs Gwinn April 7 Last day of school-- 17 Third issue of Gwinner Easter Vacation 17 Rapid River vs Gwinn 18 School reopens 20 Operetta by grades 22 End of fifth marking period 21 Gwinner Staff 25 Charles King (Lyceum) Christmas Party 27-28 Junior Play 22 St. Paul vs Gwinn 22 Last day of school-- May 13 Junioi Prom Christmas Vacation 18 Band Concert 30 Memorial Day January 3 School reopens (School closed) 5 Seniors pick motto 7 Munising vs Gwinn June 5 Baccalaureate 12 Seniors measured for 6-7 Final exams caps and gowns 8 No school 14 Juniors measured for rings 8 Com mence ment 14 Felch vs Gwinn 9 Final report cards 15 Freshman Dance 10 School closes Sponsored By JOHN GATELY COMPANY, Ishpeming 41 “nil CL a6Se6 OFFICE MACHINES CHARACTERS.1 A PARTY.1 •SWEET11 “MR. THURSTON11 WHO ARE WE ? Sponsored By LAKE SHORE ENGINEE RING COMPANY Iron Mountain, Michigan 43 B� 'r emors V ow 'Sleepy' Halloween CouPle TON CAFE, Marquette THE BON BANCROFT DAIRY, Marquette HOME EC. is fun: Sponsored By STROHM’S EAT SHOP AND SERVICE STATION HARJU’S STORE Gwinn Princeton 45 ALT MANN S MACHINE CO., Marquette 46 48 0 tM A. WALSWORTh V