Hortonville High School - Polar Bear Yearbook (Hortonville, WI)

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HISTORY On September 3, 1944, forty-nine freshmen boys and girls enrolled in Hor- tonville High School. After a few weeks had elapsed, we elected our class offic-' ers: President--Fred Krueger, Vice-Pres- ident--David Hunt, and Secretary-Trea- surer--Donna Jane Lenz. Our cheerleaders fortheyearwereKay Keefe, Lorna Flunker, and Donna Jane Lenz, alternate. The fol- lowing boys took part in basketball: William Bohman, Donald Diestler, Donald Schulz, Fred Krueger, and Eugene Collar. William Bohman and Corrine Scholl were chosen Best Boy and Best Girl Citizens for the year. Starting our Sophomore year the enrollment was forty-six members. We were sorry to lose George Grall, Alice Man- teufel, and Larry Miller, but we gained John Collar and Bridget Pulda. In a class meeting we elected our class officers: President--William Bohman, Vice-Pres- ident--Donald Schulz, and Secretary-Trea- surer--Corrine Scholl. Cheerleaders for the season were Kay Keefe, Lorna Flunker, and Corrine Scholl for alternate. Fred Krueger, Donald Schulz,andWilliam Bohman were on the 'A' squad. William Bohman reigned as King at the Homecoming Game on November 9th, MarJeau Schroeder was our only contribute in Forensics. Near the close of the year William Bohman was chosen as Best Boy Citizen and Corrine Scholl as Best Girl Citizen. When we returned as Juniors, we were happytoxnow that Genevieve Hoffmann and Jack Behnke had joined us. We were sorry to lose Eugene Collar, John Collar, Robert Fulcer, EricJack, Donna Jane Lenz, Dorothy Massingill, Aaron Pankow, Ardeen Riesenwerder, and Helen Strong. This.made it a class of forty-four members. The class officers were: President--Merlin Armitage,VicePresident--Wesley Armitage, and Secretary-Treasurer--Genevieve Hoff- mann. Our cheerleaders were Kay Keefe, Corrine Scholl, and Lorna Flunker, alter- natev Members of the 'A' Basketball squad were Richard Gitter,DonaldDiestler, Fred Krueger, Donald Schulz, and William Boh- man. Those on the 'B' squad were Merlin Armitage, Richard Gitter,DavidHunt, Fred Krueger, and Burton Lathrop. Those taking part in Forensics were Gloria Lemke, Gen- evieve Hoffmann, Corrine Scholl, MarJeau Schroeder, and Dorothy Weihing. Genevieve Hoffmann was eligible to go to Bnillion and Kimberly with an oratiou. MarJeau Schroeder was chosen as State Secretary for the F.H.A. Those in the play cast 'A Mad Breakfast' were Marceda Lueck, Kay Keefe, Lorna Flunker, Carolyn Frye, and Dorothy Weihing. Marceda Lueck and Lorna Flunker represented our class in the play 'Elmer'. Dorothy Weihing was selected from our class as Drum Majorette. The major event of the year was the Junior Prom, held April 24th, at the Community Hall. King Merlin Armitage and his Queen, Corrine Scholl, led the Grand march. The music was furnished by Braults Canadians and our theme was 'Blue Hawaii'. The Best Boy and Girl Citizen for the year were William Bohman and Genevieve Hoffmann On September 2, after a wonder- ful summer vacation, wereturned to finish the last year of high school days. We were sorry to learn that we lost Jack Behnke, Mary Dorschner, and Owen Krueger. Later we lost Dorothy Diestler and Rose Marie McMurdo, but were happy to welc me Shirlee Behnke and Marilyn Suttner, which made a class of 38 members. Soon after- wards we elected officers: President-- William Bohman, Vice-President--Richard Gitter, and Secretary-Treasurer--Bridget Pulda. Richard Gitter was elected Student Activity Manager and Genevieve Hoffmann, Student Activity Secretary. Our Contri-- butions to the One Act Play were Donald Schulz, Corrine Scholl, and Fred Krueger. Our cheerleaders for the season were Kay Keefe, Genevieve Hoffmann, and Corrine Scholl, alternate. During the basketball season we were very proud of William Bohman, Donald Diestler, Richard Gitter, David Hunt, Fred Krueger, Donald Schulz, all members of the 'A' squad, and Burton Lathrop as manager. Those representing our class inForensics were Lorna Flunker, William Harris, Kay Keefe, Herbert Keat- ing, Armond Lemke, Ruth Nelson, and Cor- rine Scholl. Kay Keefe and Herbert Keat- ing represented our class at the Little Nine Finals and at Kimberly. MarJeau Schroeder was elected asBest Girl Citizen for the D.A.R. Valedictorian of our class is Beverly Steffen, Salutatorian is Cor- rine Scholl. The next eight highest in order of their scholastic rating are: Dorothy Weihing, Ruth Nelson and Grace Zimmer, Richard GitterandGenevieve Hoff- mann, Armoud Lemke, and Merlin Armitage. Those that took part in the Senior Class Play, Spring Fever, were: Herbert Keat- ing, Armond Lemke, William Harris, Donald Diestler, Myron Tiedt, Bridget Pulda, MarJeau Schroeder, Marceda Lueck, Kay Keefe, Hulda Herzfeldt, and Gloria Lemke. Our class days drew to a close with both sadness and joy on the eventful day, Cam- mencement May 25. 1948. May our motto, Strive to Conquer the Unconquornble, ever guide us.

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CENTENNIAL COM MENCEMENT Friday, May 21, 1948 Com unity Hall Evening 8:00 Class of 1948 Band .... .. Class History ....... Class Prophecy ..... Vocal Solo ....... Class Will ............ Presentation of Key. .... . Hastings, Director ...........Elaine Morack ....Genevieve Hoffmann .......Marceda Lueck ........Kay Keefe .........Richard Gitter Acceptance of Key ..... ............... Joseph Hoffmann Class Gifts ........ ..... Lorna Flunker, Bridget Pulda Class Song ......... .. ..... Marilyn Sutter, Shirlee Behnke Financial Reports ........ ......... Student Activity Report. -.-. ............. . Presentation of Letters, Cups, Medals ....... Presentation of Special Recognition Blanks.. Report Cards ................................ Tuesday, May 25, 1948 Community Hall Evening 8:00 Processional ........ Pledge to the Flag .... Chorus ....... - ....... President's Welcome ..... Vocal Solo .......... Salutatorian... Alto Horn Solo ..... Valedictorian ......... Saxophone Solo .......... Introduction of Speaker .... Speaker ................. Vocal Solo ............... Presentation of Diplomas .... Acceptance of Diplomas ..... Class Song ............... Recessional .... .....Richard Gitter .Genevieve Hoffmann ............Faculty ....Faculty ....Faculty .....Mr. Hastings ....Herbert Keating ...f.Mr. Hastings .....Wi11iam Bohman ....Marilyn Suttner .-...Corrine Scholl ......Ruth Nelson .-..Beverly Steffen .....Grave Zimmer ....Dorothy Weihing Rev. T. Perry Jones .....William Harris .. ..... E. J. Gitter . MarJean Schroeder ..... ..... ..Seniors ...Mr. Hastings

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PROPHECY Although I do not claim to duplicate the unique and fascinating experience of sleeping for twenty years as did the fabulous Rip Van Winkle, nevertheless I did experi- ence a feeling of awakening after being confined tothe world of make believe until 1968. Upon returning to Hortonville whichhadnow grown into a large, prosperous city, my chief desire was to make acquaintances with the whereabouts of my fellow classmates of U48'. Have you heard of the new supersonic speed record which was recently established by Major MERLIN ARMITAGE of the Army Air Forces? Turn on your television sets for WESLEY ARMITAGE is about to engage in a pitcher's battle with Bob Feller for World Series honors. Going to the movies? You'd better hurry if you want to see SHIRLEE BEHNKE in her latest screen production. WILLIAM BOHMAN is coaching a great grade school basketball team at Sugar Bush. If you're hungry, stop in at uLorraine's Lunchn which is operated by LORRAINE CASTELLION. Watch your step for Police Chief DONALD DIESTLER is on duty. Number please? Isn't that voice familiar? Why it's ELLEN DOROW who is a telephone operator in New York. Taxi? For quick service, contact Lorna's Zippy Service which is owned by LORNA FLUNKER. CAROLYN FRYE is making herself famous as a figure skater in Hollywood. Troubled? Don't worry, consult JOANN GIESEN who is a successful psychiatrist in Detroit. For the latest methods in sheep raising contact JACK FULCER who isa big time operator in South America. Extra! Extra! RICHARD GITTER has recently been elected Senator of North Dakota. Car troubles? Take them to Bill's quick ufix 'emu service, which is owned and operated by WILLIAM HARRIS. What is that delicious odor? You guessed it, it's the delicious dinner which HULDA HERTZFELDT has just prepared for her husband. It is said that GENEVIEVE HOFFMANN is touring Europe in search of a rare species of butterflies, for she is spend- ing her life as a zoologist. RUTH JAMISON and CECELIA JANDOUREK are co-owners of a coffee plantation in Brazil. Farming is a specialty for HERBERT KEATING who owns a large dairy farm in southern Wisconsin. Look at that new hair do! It must have been created by KAY KEEFF at her modern beauty shop in Hortonville. Need some gas? Then fill up at Super Service operated by FRED KRUEGER. For up-to-date tourist rooms stop in for the night at BURTON LATHROP'S. Another member of our class has turned to farming as ARMOND LEMKE has just taken over his father's farm. GLORIA LEMKE has moved to Florida where she owns a large orange grove. Is your back stiff? If so, consult MARCEDA LUECK who is a chiropractor out in California. Apparently office work agrees with ELAINE MORACK and RUTH NELSON who are employed by the government in Alaska. Want to have fun? Stop in at the night club which is under the strict management of BRIDGET PULDA. Tonight's main attraction features the performance of CORRINE SCHOLL who is a famous tap dancer and the vocal solos of MARILYN SUTTNER. For the best in entertainment stop in at DAVID HuNT's pool shack. MARJEAN SCHROEDER is an instructor in the Home Economics division at Stanford University. According to Bill Stern leading Sports announcer, DON SCHULZ, ex Hortonville High School great, has just taken first place in the Olympic Shot Put event in Switzerland. I understand BEVERLY STEFFEN is enjoying her job, as she is doing house work for Guy Madison in Hollywood. Got a sick horse? Sure cure is guaranteed if brought at once to MYRON TIEDT who is a successful horse doctor in Wyoming. DOROTHY WEIHING who is a great astronomer is making plans to take a trip to Mars in the near future. If you are looking for a good job, inquire at the Hortonville Toy Factory which is under the general management of BEVERLY WIRTH and PHYLLIS ZIEGLER. If you want right to the minute fortune telling consult GRACE ZIMMER who has an office in Chicago. It would be interesting toreturn after another twenty years and check on the class of n48n.