Jefferson High School - J Yearbook (Jefferson, WI)

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-A' Keeping modern youth happy if This war is eVeryhody's jolug and although we as the yonlh ol' this our nation eaunot bear arms in open eonfliet, it is our righllnl duty to do our share. Vvle may he deprived of many ol' the COllliiOl'lS and luxuries to which we have heretofore been aeeustomed, lint we must never, not for a minute, lose sight ol' those meniorahle incidents that have made modern youth what it is today. VVhen youth Fails to sing and dance, gone will he the American heritage that dis- tinguishes American yonlh from thal of all other nations ol' the World. Ql.3,f1ifj The members ol' the .lay stall' eollnlmoraled whole-lleartedly in sponsoring the fun sensation ot' the year, the Sadie Hawkins llanee. 'Ilhe danee was definitely an infornial oeeasioug students and teachers alike dressed and acted, in a, true Hdogpatolil' style. Daisy Mae, Lili Abner, Mommy and Pappy Yokum, Hairless Joe, and many other famous eharaeters ol' Dog- pateh were there in person. The spirit ol' equality was disliinet oirnong all who atlendede-boys ehased girlsg girls ehased boys. Result: a Wonderful time in a truly different and American Way. C25 The Friendly Relations Prom, lead by Queen Shirley llreilielliis and King Hiehard Hernday, was artistically decorated with ilags and banners of the Pan-American eounliries as well as figurines, and even a liI'e-sized bnrro added lo the atmosphere. Q55 llaneing' holds predominant spotlight at all ol' our soeial mixers,

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1v 'v xxx lf it A is ' J 5, TA, K o x 725 : , 5 yr' W it YN? 1' f i Y L X it if o fx ky 5 11 Qin i X 1 I I TXN ,aaa k Unijid fi A Stn fs .Zi 'E-.ff -f' iff, K Education, the American Way VVe want to be strong in the days to come-not just for today. VVe are preparing for the future, for our children, for the America to be. For that America we must be able to defend ourselves4to be ready to serve the cause of human freedom. W'c can't do this job unless we are strong, loyal, wise, and tolerant, so schools are provided to help our future citizens build healthy bodies, develop special talents, learn to work and play together, grow in character, and become ideal citizens of a strong Americagof the world of tomor- row. it MICET OUR LEAIJICRS: Pages 'll-16 The backbone of our school system consists of the school board and the teachers who make it pos- sible for each student to maintain the best that lit'e can give him. lt is through their untiring efforts that we will be able to provide for the succeeding generations who are to pass through these portals of learning after US. if XVIC, OURSICLVIQS: Pages 17-28 This organized group, better known as the student body, are decidedly important f'actors in preparing for future Americans. They instill in one another the spirit of cooperation and fellowship: the two qualities defi- nitely reijuired for citizenship. ir 'WIC WOIXK AND PLAY: Pages 29-44 The musical organizations, speech organizations, journalistic organizations, and clubs offer an ideal out- let for any unusual talents and interests. There is no regimentationg the student makes his choice and develops himselfaccording to his own wishes. 'ir VVIC EXICRGISE: Pages 45-62 Football and basketball are the major mainstays of the athletic department, with golf, ping-pong, shuttle-board, and other intramural sports steadily gaining popularity. 'Phe girls also play an active part in the recreational curriculum of the Girls Athletic Association. 'A' PAGE SIX

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if Wartime adaptations 'A' VVe must realize our responsibilities, duties, and privileges as American citizensg and in our various classes each teacher is doing all he can to make tor a more co-operative and in- formed society: ill Miss Edwards? home economics people sewed for the Red Cross. Q65 The intelligent American knows which foods are best. t2,5,9j Miss Klineis and Miss Treder's English classes appreciate freedom of speech via dramatic presentations ot' Macbeth, Hamlet, A 'Pale ol' 'Pwo Cities, and Q35 in practicing the giving ol' speeches. Q45 Miss Stoelting's girls weigh in once every six weeks. C75 Mr. Ullrichis students invade the wonderland ot' science, for a good citizen is well-informed. Q8,l'lD Mr. Iiadtke and Miss Dobbs develop special skills: manual arts and typing. HOD Miss Kline's geography people know Where things are happening. U23 Mr. Pacey's vocational agriculture classes are working to make JcITerson even greater as a dairy section of the state.