La Farge High School - Memories Yearbook (La Farge, WI)

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' ' :hifi 32i:ihw1i?m!:..,ffef n : fi f? 2'1f?:ma Hsiiigif 3252222 1 956 Memories ,N We orewor v,' ci ,-gf, N HE STAFF of Memories oi' 1956 hats en- ff deavored to put in pictures and writing the ' activities anti' accomplishments ofthe students of L.H.S. during their four years in high school. lt' during the coming years, you iintl pleasure in referring to the pages of your annual and are able to relive in your memories some of the enjoy- able experiences of your high school days, then they have ziccomplishetl the purpose ot' their en- tleavors. -323223 1 956 Memoreis K ejica Zion Q Robert E. Sutton S SENIORS in the graduating class of 1956, we dedicate our year book, Mem- ories , to Mr. Robert E. Sutton. Even als students, we were very much aware of his unusual ability to make our classes worthwhile and en- joyable. To him and to us, the teaching of social sciences became a delightful and valuable ex- perience. 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Second Row R Roberts, S. Burt, B. Turner, D. Harris, L. Clark, J. Sanford R Strait M Stem metz H Ralten M Brooks, M. Steinmetz. Thud Row Mrs Dunham, T. Moore, J. Dempsey, J. Coleman, 0. Jensen, J Nelson S Thomas D Ehle D Slagle Mr Vedvik. On September 6, 1955, thirty-three wide- eyed Freshies first entered the portals of La Farge High School. After beinfg properly initiated on Octowber 7, we felt that we were really a part of La Farge Higwh. For the nice initiation we gave them a return party. Taking an inventory of things accomplished by the Fres'htmen we iind that members of their class participated and did well in extra-curricular activities such as: forensics, baseball, basketball, band and track, After such a good year 1we're look- ing forward to the 1956-57 school year. For class officers and representatives we chose: President-Orville Jensen Vice President--Orville Howard Secretary-Lorraine Clark Treasurer-Janis Clark Student Council-Judy Dempsey and John Storer Class Advisors-Mrs. Dunham and Mr. Vedvik 212222251956 Memvfeis .1 ----- V. T68 1fHC1Vl 1 CLSS 1.CE?1'S 1? G! ' Henry H.: My father used to believe in heredity. Orville J.: Then what happened? Henry H.: I came along. Sk il wk 41 4' lk 18 Julie C.: If a man fell off the eaves of a building, would that be eavesdropping? 41 It Ik lk Sk It IF Diana Harris: It was so icy this morning, every time I took a step forward, I slipped back two. if 'F lk 41 if lk Ik Miss Bishop: How did you ever 'get to school then? Diana: I turned around and started back ho111e. 22233221956 Memofeis ff-- Cjkojfwlromore glass 5 Front Row: S. Gilman, R. Wallace, D. Young, M. Potter, A. Nale, D. Slayback M Phillips S all J. Hutchinson. Second Row: R. Markee, B, Clark, R. -Green, B. Gordon, A. Ernst, J. Muller, D Marshall M Williams M. Benson, Mrs. Curtis. Third Row: A. Hawkinson, B. Calhoon, BK. Raiten, D. Harris, L. Miller, R. Lowery H Vance H Ander son, C. Markee. Fourth Row: V. Green, R. Widner, J. Brown, K. Steinmetz, C. Brewer, E. Clift M Clark J Thomp son, Mr. Popenfus, Well, we had ,gotten through the first year- it W21S1'l,t easy. We were back for the second year -all 35 of us. We were frightened Freshiesn no longer-now it was our turn for initiating! W'A1at an initiation it was-October 7, 1955. Sharon look- ed so funny holding David on her lap4we'll never forget it. Do you remember John Storer in the raccoon coat? The Freshman return party was lots of funff the skit 'And the Lamp Went Out by the Fresh- man Ag boys was excellent. Our class ofliicers and representatives are: President-Kent Steinmetz Vice President-Rita Wallace Secretary-Terasurer-Anna Hawkinson Student Council-Sharon Gilman and Maurice Clark Class Advisors-Mrs. Curtis and Mr. Popenfus 111333331956 Memoreis ::- Cjophowaore Qlass jiicers Anna Hawkinson, Kent Steinmetz, Rita Wallace Holla: lJon't be so impolite! You'vo yawned live t mos while I was talking to you. .lim T.: I wasn't yawning. i was trying to :sexy something. 221 wk 11' bk ak lk Ik Mrs. Dllllllltllll A1'rlic'e, who is your favorite ilLllll0l'? Arclice: My father. Mrs. Dunham: Your fatlmer? Dear uw, what does he write? Ardicv: Chvcks. vw 1956 Memories Qghziograples 3333333333333323233 1956 Memoreisf Qjgczvh CQVGWIZS ami QQCi1:'l71jll1:CS 11, S i W Tn , 22222222 1956 Memoreis 55555 QClj6'l'LClCl'l September-1955 ' 11 5 Faculty meeting. 14 6 Freshman register. 15 7 Upper classmen register. 8 School begins once more! 16 9 Election of class oflifcers. 12 Back to the old routine. 17 13 Just learning the teachers' names. 18 14 Lost: two students, reason: new schedule. 21 15 Students getting tired of school. 22 16 Mr. Oak1ief's birUhday. 19 Class rings arrive. 23 20 Baseball game with West Lima. We won 2 to 1! 24 21 Dick Steinmetz late for Social Problems class. 25 22 Baseball game with Viola. We won 11 to 2. 28 23 School is out-Vernon County Fair. 26 Blue Monday. 29 27 School p'ictures taken. Everyone looks real nice. Baseball game with Readstown. We won 3 to 2. 30 28 Big problem in Social Problems. 29 Home Eic. girls start textile painting. 30 Schools out! Horse and Colt Show. October, 1955- ' 3 The fun is over. Back to school. 4 Baseball game with Seneca. We won 9 to 5. 5 The band goes to Richland Center to watch the Navy Band play, Wonder 'why some of the girls wanted t0 go back that night again'?'?? 6 Baseball game with Wauzeka.iA tie, 3 to 3. T Fre-s'himan Initiation! Such funny looking people. 12 10 The Freshmen look mu-ch better today. 13 11 Senior pictures are taken. 14 12 Seniors recovering from the day before. 15 13 A very boring day. 14 Seniors and Freshmen play the Juniors and Sophomores in a football game. fSeniors and 16 Freshmen win.J 17 Fire drill. Nice day for it for a change. 19 18 No excitement. 20 19 Magazine sales start for the Juniors. 20 School pictures arrive. 21 21 Sectional Cross County Meet here. Rod Kennedy came in first. ' 22 24 Three new students begin school here. The 23 Morris sisters. Could start a vocal trio. 26 25 Warning to students-teachers in a bad mood! 26 Why -dfoes Karlene knock. at the door before en- tering to sell 'hot lunch tickets? 27 Everyone reviewing for nine weeks' tests. 28 VVe chose our new basketball cheerleaders for the season. 31 Darlene Jensen is still tired after a big weekend. 5 November, 1 9 5 5- 1 Another month gone. .Seven more to go! 2 Hooray! Only a half day of school. 9 3 Teacher's Convention, 3 Teachers' Convention. 10 4 Teachers' Convention. 7 Open House. Wonder if the parents learned any- 11 thing? - 12 8 Dress rehearsal for the one-act play. 13 9 Drama contest. 10 Guess what? I'm lost for words. Kick-Off Party for basketball season. Everyone wears purple and white. Why does everyone look so tired on Monday? First basketball game, Played Cazenovia. We start t'he season right by winning. Everyone tired b-ut glowing after last night's victory. Didn't anybody do anything today.? How we love Fridays! Where did everyone go this weekend? Basketball game with Hillsboro. Ask Mrs. Dun- ham who won. We cin all go out tonight-no school tomorrow. What fun. with Cashton. We won. Thanksgiving day. No school-game Everyoync 'happy to be back after short vaca- tion??? Game with Dc Soto. We won of course. Our boys sure can play basketball. Wednc5day4and no chemistry. December, 1955-- Winter will be 'here soon. 4Biasketball game with Soldiers Grove. We won. Many Seniors receive their pictures. Many com- ments heard, good and bad. Basketball game lwith Wauzeka. We won. 'Trouble in the 5th hour study hall. 'School is let out for the free show at the Mars Theatre. Basketball game with West Lima. For details, consult Ruth Rush. No news-Monday again. 'Basketball game with Seneca. We won of course. Faculty and School Board dinner. Larry Shumate kills time in Eniglish class with -a book report fand what a reportl . . . avoids having a test. Return party for the Sophomore. Dixie has birthday party. Nothing new today. No game tonight, All otfher schools having va- cation, I guess. Did anyone see a red womans purse lying around? It is now ofiitially winter. Had Clirllstinas party and program. .school's out! to January 3-Christmas vacation fanuary, 195 6- Starting our Hrst day of school in 1956. Every- one is wearing something new. Basketball practice at Viroqua. Movie during noon-hour. Movie still going on at noon. More fun in t'he Home Elc. room, though. Eh, Berlie? Basketball game with Viola, We won. Junior party atfer game. Verna Nale on first five for Snowflake Ski Queen. Everyone studying frantically for semester testis! Still studying. What happened to you Berlie? Semester tests. What an unlucky day to have Semester tests. Game with Readstown. We won 54-45. Lots of La Farge kids at Spook Show in Viroqua. 333232231956 Memoreis .fa 914, 01 67 I J Nothing fhappened today. Too cold outside. 14 Nine week's tests begin. - 1Still cold! 'Game tonight with DeSoto. We won 15 Basketball boys attend State Tournament games 56-66. Quite a discussion in Social Problems. Lost those so-called words someplace. I'm speechless! Game with Soldiers Grove. We won 90-68. Homecoming dance after game. Who cares if it is Monday? Everyone is in a wonderful mood. Game with Wauzeka. We lost. Quite a few angry people around. Sad faces around school today. No one is say- ing anything. The name still lingers, Silent Sam . 'Game with West Lima. Guess who won? Na- turally, we did. St..dents in slightly better mood today. . 3' iie Vl.Lil Senoca'he1'e. We won again. l b1'L.u. y, 1956- We ve ilnally reached the shortest month of the year! Ground Hog's Day. No game tonight. Monday again! Everyone went to 'game at Viola, We won. Everyone worn out today. What's wrong, Verna, still too much party?'?? Everyone pretty well rested up. Game with Gays Mills. We won as usual. Oh, no, not again! Student Council has Valentine Party. Did some oi' the 'boys get some strange valentines. We beat Hillsboro again. Game with Viroqua ttherej. Big rest between games. Game with Readstown. We won. First night of tournament, La Farge did:n't play. Restinfg up for tournament. Ditto. We beat De Soto 85 to 68. NVhat a game. We beat Soldiers Grove 70-68 in an overtime. We're sub-district champs! We beat Blue River 91-72 to win the District Championship. Everyone weary from tournament, No basketball tonight. Seems funny. Game with Soldiers Grove grades. All the boys are keeping themselves concealed. Leap Year Day. yn know. M irch, 1956- ' Everyone getting excited over Cuba City game. Cuba City beat us 57-52 at Fennimore. ' All-Star game here. FFA dance afterwards. Short Social Problems class. Starting to practice for forensics. League Forensic Meet at Viola. We received nine A's out of eleven entrants. Co-op meeting. Aptitude tests given to Seniors. Another 'week finished. Some of us still snowed in after Saturday's storm. Cold outside. Notlhing much happened. in Madison. 16 vBoys still at tourney. Day seems terribliy long. 19 Gh, no, Mon-day. Oh well, C'est la vie . 20 Grade basketball tournament. 21 Some of the Seniors visit LaCrosse State College. 22 Seniors visit Platteville College. Some of the boys seemed to like their guide. 23 Forensics students having last practice before going to La Crosse. 26 Report cards here again. Long faces. 27 Volleyball tournament at De Soto. We didn't do anything. 27 Try-outs for Senior class play. 29 It iwas the third day of a hard snow. 30 No school-Good Friday. April, 1956- 2-6--Easter vacation. 9 Back to shcool. We're ready for another vaca- tion. 10 Just another day. 11 Lots of kids at free show at theatre, 12 Sure is nice and springy today. 13 Friday the 13th again, Seniors ihave another class meeting. 14 State Forensic -Contest at Madison. Martha Har- ris and Larry Shumate both received A's. Sen- iors, of course. Prom tonight. Darlene Miller and Charles Hysel, Kinrg and Queen. 16 Snowed today. You'd never know it was the mid- dle of spring. So many students saw the sun come up Sunday morning, 17 F'renc'h students get a treat from Mrs. Oaklief -a test! Real cold today. 18 Seniors hard at work on class play?? 19 Mr. Goss from tfhe Vernon County Normal came to talk to the students interested in going to school there next year. 20 Ball game with West Lima. We lost 2-1. Ath- letic Banquet. 23 Several 'students seen at the show Saturday night. Rod was so scared that he was almost sitting in iGene's lap. 24 Everyone getting their chest x-rayed. Ball game with Viola. We won 2-1. Movie during noon- hour. Seniors had play practice tonight. 25 All Seniors go to Gays Mills for Career Day. Girls are going to join the WAVES and t'he boys are going to join the Navy! 26 Had flre drill this morning. Boys go to Tomah for track. 27 Ball game with Readstown. 30 Visiting day at Vernon County Normal. May, 1956- 1 Game with Gays. 2 We haven't got far to go! 4 Ball game with Soldiers Grove. Rural visiting day. 9 Student Council has Farewell party for Seniors. 11 Class Play. League track meet, 19 Baccalaureate. 22 Senior Banquet. 24 Graduation. 292532551956 Memories X raizfnafics Front Row: Miss Bisfhop, K. Steinmetz, B. Campbell, L. Shumate, S. Melvin, R, Kennedy, B. Harris Second Row: J. Thompson, D. Marshall, A. Ernst, J- Sfi1Hf0l'd, M- Smith. D. Harris. N. Heisel. The Dramatics Clu'b this year presented one- act play entitled, The Breaking of the Calm . The cast ga'-e an excellent performance winning an A rating at the league contest at West Lima. This play took place on the poop deck of a sailing vessel-one evening during a calm. It was a strangly quiet calm which had lasted many days. The play revolved around the crew's struggle for survival witlhout food or water. The cast enjoyed putting on this play under the able direction of Miss Bishop. The cast consisted of the following: The Captain Captain's Wife The First Mate T.he Second Mate The Lascan Boy The Chinaman Larry Shumate Sihelby Melvin Bill Harris Berlie Campbell Kent Steinmetz Rod Kennedy 512323331956 Memories 01 e1'lS'lCS Front Row P Boldon, J. Sanford, TS. Munson, B. Deibig, MTS. Oaklief. Second Row M Smith, B. Calhoon, Martha Harris, Della Marshall, Audrey Ernst Third Row S Melvin, B. Campbell, J. Thompson, L. -Shumate, J- M0I'I'iS The 1955-56 fori'ns'cs group was under the dlrec.ion of Mrs. Oaklicf, 'Dhos participating were: Ur ginal Oratory: Martha Harris, Barbara Deibig: Non-Original Oratory: Aud.ey Ernst: Humorous Declamatory: Bessie Calhoon, Berlie Camp'bell and Judy Sanford: Non-Humorous Declamatory: Pat Boldon, Marjorie Sriith and Larry Shumate: Four-Minute Speech: Della Marshall: Extemporateous Speaking: Julie Morris: Extemporaneous Reading: Sherrill Munson and Shelby Melvin. All contestants received A's at the local con- test except Pat Boldon and Bessie Calhoon. The League Contest was held1March 14 at Viola. All La Farge contestants received A's except Julie Motris and Berlie Campbell. Those who received A's participated in the District Contest held at La Crosse March 24. Those receiving A's at La Crosse were: Martina Harris, Audrey Ernst, Larry Shumate and Barb Deibig. Martha Harris and Larry Shumate, both Seniors, received A ratings at the State Meet at Madison, April 14th. Congratulations! Barbara Dei- big and Audrey Elrnst received LB ratings. The com- petition was really good, so we know what a good job they had to do. -- -313333331956 Memvfiesffffff 55592. Front Row L Green H. Haugrud, R. Widner, M. Steinfmetz, R. Strait, T. Moore 0 Jensen R Green Second Row L Stone D. Slaigle, D. Elhle, G. Green, H. Anderson, D. H'3.I1l1S B Campbell L Miller Third Row R Lowery R. Riddle, P. Harris, R. Hysel, E. Clift, R, Hutchins, Mr Vedvik The nationral organization of the Future Farmers of America is composed of boys enrolled in Vocational Agriculture, which is under the di- rertion of Mr. Vedvik. Belonging to the La Farge Cfhapter of the FFA are twenty-three boys repre- senting tiie four classes in l.igh school. The two social events sponsored by this or- ganization were the Hallowe'en Party, October 28, and the :Sweetheart Dance, Marcih 3. The 1956 Sweetheart was Rita Wallace. The Sweetettes were: Pat Parker, Marleen Williams, Audrey Oium and Dixie McKinney. The Sn ing Band was wonderful: the punch, delicious: and the Sweetheart and Sweetettes, lovely. It was decided t'hat each year the officers will be given oiliicial FFA jackets providing they ful- iill their duties. Movies were sponsored by the Future Farm- ers during the noon-hours. This year eight movies were presented. The 1955-56 oiiicens were: President-Charles Hysel Vice President-Ronald Hysel Secretary-Larry Stone Treasurer-1Berlie Campbell Reporter-Pat Harris Sentinel-Glenn Green. 1956 Memories QAM Front Row: R. Markee, P. Nortihl, S. Munson, S. Williams, P, Boldon, D. McKinney, J. Hutchinson. D. Harrls, R. Rush, Second Row: V. Nale, J. Sanford, A. Ernst, D. Rogers, M. Smith, M. Wood, D. Marshall, H. Hop- kins, A. Oium, D. Jensen. Third Row: Mr, Vedvik, B. Deibig, S. Hollenbeck, L. Stone, H. Haugrud, B. Harris, L. Shumate, B. Calhoon, J. Smith. Durintgp the first semester Mr. Vedvik directed a Girls' Glee Club, We appeared during the semester at the Open House for the parents and at the Christmans Program, At the beginning of the second semester the Glee Club was replaced by tihie Choir in which parti- cipated both boys and girls, The Choir will take part in the annual Music Festival in La Crosse. The songs we have chosen to sing are: This its My Country , Lead Me Lord , The Lord is a Mighty God . S -- ' '53E111-12352523523251956 Mem07ie5 QQ wry The library should be a center of learning and activity for all students and teachers. Approximately 325 fiction books provide good, light, recreational reading. For those who en- joy reading about things which actually exist or about problems, ideas, or real life adventures, there are about 50 non-Iiction books, including some ex- cellent biographies. The balance of non-fiction books, about 400, consists of textbooks and dif- ferent volumes of reference books, such as encyclo- pedias, dictionaries, almanacfs, statistical books on world affairs, atlases, etc. About 100 new books have been added to the library shelves this past year. Most of tfheni were in the non-fiction classification, especially reference books, as these were most needed, The library -center subscribes to 16 magazines which cover many subjects: sports, outdoor life, health, science, travel, history, politics, movies lit- erature etc. They are magazines .chosen to 'suit the variedlinterests of the students, and a 'perusal of them gives the students a good background for current events. Tfhe library also offers other services. There are up-to-date materials on careers, film strips on various subjects, picture files, and a current affairs clipping file. Mrs. Dunham is the school librarian, and is assisted in her work by Darwin Ames, Joanne Morris, Darlene Jensen and Betty Raiten, student librarians. 333333 1 956 Memories wuclenl G27'll1 LC'l . .ai 4m.,.a.........,.,...,.......,.W....... .......,,.......s....- .......... . . Front Row: M, Bruske, J. Dempsey, S. Chadlwick, S. Gilman. Black Row: N, Parker, D. Burnard, M. Clark. .1 Storer, Mr. Oaklief. The Student Council consists of eight stu- dents. At the beginninlg of the year each class selects two of its members. one boy and one girl. to represent them on the Council. This Student Council meets with Mr. Oaklief, the principal, to discuss ways in which the school and the student body can best serve each other. Any student may offer suggestions for the improvement of student life through his represent- alive, wlho 'will bring it up at the Council meeting w'here it will be discussed and voted on. The Council members then report what has been decided at their individual class meetings or by posting the minutes of the meetinlg on the 'bulletin board. During the past year the Council helped to keep up the appearavnce of the school by sponsoring vzuious clean-up campaigns. Book lockers were in- spected to insure their being kept neat and clean. Fines were levied on students who left their books s:.aiLerctl about the sc'hool. The Student Council also gave a 'Christmas Party and a Valentine Party. It also did much to iflly school spirit, especially during the basketball season. The Council members planned a Kick-Off Party to create interest in basketball and to ex- plain the game and its new rules. This year, for the first time, Student Council members received membership pins. The girls re- ceived pins with a '56 year guard, and the boys received medals to wear on a chain. The oflicers are: ' Don Burnard-President Norman Parker-Vice President Mary Ann Bruske-Secret-ary 2223222 1 956 Memories F5 CJD Cl H CI Front Row: F. Green, P. Parker, D. Marshall, S. Burt, S. Munson, J. Muller, J, Jacobson. Second Row: D. Young, V. Parr, S. Clark, M. Benson, J. Thomas, D. Harris, I. Peterson, D. Burnard, HB. Lounsibury, R. Steinmetz, B. Rolfe. 'fmrfl Row: J. Coleman, J. Dempsey, A. Oium, R. Hutchins, L. Ballwahn, L, Shumate, L. Smith, M. Williams, V. Nixon, J. Deibig. D-ack Row: S. Melvin, S. Thompson, C. Brewer, J. Th0I11DS0Il, A. HaWkiI1S0I1, B- CHlh00I1. J- SaI1f0I'd, Mr. Wallen. The La Farge School Band this year is coni- posed of thirty-six members. There are four Seniors in the band, and all are playing first parts. The band will compete in the music festival at La Crosse this sjiring. . The members and Uheir instruments are as follows: , ' 2 CORNETS: Donald Burnard, Robert Lounsbury, Butch Rolfe, Dennifs Hollenbeck, Virginia Nixon, Roger Steinmetz and Judy Deibig. CLARINET: Della Marshall, Sandra Burt, Patricia Parker, Verona Parr, Judie Jacobson, Sandra Clark, Darlene Young and Francis Green. fAlso Clarinet? Anna Hawvklnson. TROMBONES: Lanny Smith and Marlene VVilliams. SAXOPHONES: iAltoJ Julie COICIIHAII, 1'l'enorJ Judy Dempsey: iBaritonel Audrey Oium, BARITONE: Larry Shumate. BASSE-S: Royce Hutchins and Larry Ballwahn. OBOE: Judy Muller. FLUTE: Sherrill Munson. HORNS: Marjorie Benson, Joanne Thomas, Diana Harris and Ileen Peterson. DRUMS: Jim Thompson, Bessie Calhoon, Judy San- ford, Shelby Melvin, Sharon Thomas and Charles Brewer. Our teacher-director, Mr. Wallen, has been heading the band department at La Farge for two years. 332233321956 Mem0ries35f3?s33' . JU wmg um! amfs Front liow: J. Thompson, D. Marshall, V. Nixon, A. Oinm, J. Dempsey. Ss-r-onrl Row: ll. Burnarcl, IZ. Loushury, Mr. Wallen, L. Smith, L, Shuniutv. S. Munson Front, Row: S. Munson, J. Muller, B. Cialhoon, J. Sanford, V. Nixon, J. Coleman. Se-cond Row: D. Marshall, S. Burt, R. Hutchins, L. Shuniate, B. Lonnsbury, 1956 Memories omecoming gQoyaZiy Gene Hodge and Ardice Nale This year the Lettermen's Club and the G.A.A. sponsored the Homecoming dance, 'Tihis event took place on .Iauary 20, 1956 following tihie La Farge- soldiers Grove game. At eleven o'clock Dick Steinmetz, captain for that evening, crowned Ardice Naley, the queen. Gene Hodge was her escort. The court consisted of: Mary A11n Bruske - James Harris 'Sue Hollenbeck -- Rod Kennedy Sharon Gilman - Norman Parker Janis Clark - Orville Howard The wonderful dance music was furnished by the L.H.S. Swing Band. 1956 Memoriesi Mf- J Front Row: Mr. Popenfus, J. Nelson, A, Ernst, J. Muller, A. Oium, B. Deiibig, M. Bruske, D. McKinne- Second Row: R. Markee, J. Sanford, R. Wallace, M. Wiiliams, A. Hawkinson, B. Calhoon, S. Melvin J. Thomas, R. Rush. Third Row: D. Marshall, V. Nixon, D. Miller, J. Smith, M, Benson, I. Peterson, B. Raiten. S, Mun son, M. Phillips, B. Ford. Hack Row: C. McCullough, B. Dodwge, J. Dempsey, J. Coleman, S. Thomas, D. Harris, A. Nale, V. Par: C. Trappe, S. Gilman. The G.A.A, was l'90I'gl'l.lliZ'l1 this year under thf- dirccfion of illl'. Popenfus. Early this yea lwm girls from each class 1 'ere chosen to fo' m a council, he council is to sae? up different rules for tho G.A.A and to we that they are Carried wt 'Thi girls take part in lJ 31'GfbFili ganifs :it noon about twice a week. Later on this year, we plan to go into volleyball, badminton, and tennis. The council members are as follows: Seniors. Dixie McKinney and Mary Ann Bruske, Juniors. Barbara Deibig and Audrey Oiumg Sophomores, .Iudy Muller and Audrey Ernstg Freshmen, Joyce Nelson and Sandra Burt. 31233222 1956 Memories 5555552:1g::g:::::::f::-- T. GMJ Audrey Oium and Jim Harris rlene Major Ruth Ann Rush Verna Nale Virginia Nixon ene Hodge Robert McNatt Bob Kennedy Don Burnard 956 Memo,reis OE QNZIOIS Most Popular Boy Most Popular Girl Best Looking Boy Best Looking Girl Most Talented Boy Moist Talented Girl Best Dressed Boy Best Dressed 'Girl Wittiest Boy Wittiest Girl Most Dignitled Boy Most Dignified Girl Boy Most Likely to Succeed Girl Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Boy Most Studious Girl' Best: Boy 'Dancer Best Girl Dancer ' Most Cooperative Most Cooperative Most Popular Most Popular Best Look-inlg Best Looking Boy Girl Boy Girl Boy Girl Most Talented Boy Moist Talented Girl Best Dressed Boy Best Dressed Girl Wittiest Boy Wittlest Girl Most Dignifled Boy Most Dignifled Girl Boy Most Likely to Succeed Girl Most Likely to Succeed Most Studious Boy Most Studious Girl Best Boy Dancer Best Girl Dancer SENIORXS Jim Harris Mary Ann Bruske Don Burnard Verna. Nale Lanny Smith Virginia, Nixon Bob Kennedy Verna Nale Jim Harris Darlene Jensen . 31 anrly Smith Leota Potter Dick Steinmetz Martha Harris Lanny Smith Leota Potter Larry Stone Verna Nale Larry Shumate Marge Smith SOPI-IOMORE:S Jim Thompson Ardice Nale ' Kent Steinmetz Sharon Gllmann Jim Thompson Sherrill Munson Jim Thompson Ardice Nale Verlin 'Huston Judy Muller Maurice Clark Ardice Nale Maurice Clark Sherrill Munson Maurice ,Clark . Sherrill Munson Jim 'Dhompson' Anna. Hawkinson John Brown Marlene Phillips .-..-..- .f-.--.v grief gnlire dcliool JUNIOR Rodney Kennedy Audrey Oium Norman Parker Ileen Peterson Jim Dempsey Barb Deibig Gene Hodge Sue Hollenbeck Jim Dempsey Carol Mciloilough Tom Howard Sue Hollenbeck Keith Lieurance Barb Deibig Keith Lieurance Darlene Miller Gene Hodge Sue Hollenbeck Tom Howard Darlene Miller FRESHMEN Dennis Hollenbeck Judy Sanford Orville Jensen Verona Parr Dennis Hollenbeck Judy Sanford Dennis Hollenbeck Lorraine Clark Orville Howard Judy Dempsey Orville Jensen Janis Clark Orville Jensen Joyce Nelson Merlin Steinmetz Myra Steinmetz Dennis Hollenbeck Judy Sanford ' Orville Hofward Judy Dempsey Most Cooperative Boy Most Cooperative Girl Most Popular Boy--Jim Harris Most Popular Girl-Audrey Oium Host Looking Rest Looking Boy-Gene Hodge Girl -Ileen Peterson Most Talented Boy-Larry Shumate Most Talented Girl-Virginia Nixon Rest Dressed Boy--Gene Hodge Best Dressed Girl-Judy Sanford Wittiest Boy-Rod Kennedy Wlttiest Girl-Carol McCollough Most 'Dignitied Boy-Lanny Smith Most Dignified Girl-Sue Hollenbeck Boy Most Likely to Succeed-Lanny Smith Girl Most Likely to Succeed-Mary Bruske Most Studious Boy-Lanny Smith Most Studious Girl-Mary Ann Bruske Best Boy Dancer-Larry Parr Best Girl Dancer--Joyce Hutchinson Most Cooperative Boy-Jim Harris Most Cooperative Girl-Audrey Oium 2115331956 Memories :gfjfw-N effermen is Front Row L Parr, J. Thompson, J. Harris, D. Steinmetz, B. Kennedy Second Row R Kennedy, G. Hodge, L. Smith, B. Lounsbury, R. McNatt Third Row Mr Popenfus, R. Lowery, L. Stone, L. Chadwick, D, Stoikes Mr Oaklief T'l1ere are 17 members belinging to our L Club. To belong to this 'club it is necessary that the student win a letter in one of the four major sports - this includes basketball, baseball, cross country, and track. Next year football will be in- eluded. Thcre are '. arious projects sponsored this year by the Cllxb. A Homecoming Dance was held: the proceeds were used to increase the funds needed for footlball equipment. The members have attempt- ed to improve tlhe outside facilities for football and track events, The officers are: President-Jim Harris Vice President-Dick Steinmetz Secretary-Larry Parr Historian-Bob Kennedy Advisor-Mr. Popenfus. w:::'.1::::1.::.::.1fEf 1 956 Memories if:E:2:::::r:: QQ Cg3f1sKefLc1U gotta l Front Row: J, Thompson, R. McNatt, R. Kennedy, J. Harris, D. Steinmetz, B. Kennedy. Second Row: J. Dempsey, D. Burnard, L. Smith, G. Hodge, L: Pla-F12 llat-k ltow: Mr, Popenfus, K. Steinmetz, K. Lieura11Ce,M. Harris, B. Lounsbury, Mr. Oaklief. .lim Harris St-on-s 27, lla Farge XVins No. 1 November 15, 1955, Weston There La Fargo opened the season with a 78-41 vic- tory over Weston. Weston being a new consolidated st-L.ool, combines the talents of Cazenovia and Lime Ridge. l.n Farge was in the drivers seat all the way as they drove to a 21-13 first, quarter score. The half time score read 39-23. In the third quarter the Wiltlcats outscored the home outfit 27-10. In the final 1-unto Coach .lohn Popenfus cleared the bench, but the Cats continued to roll. The final score being TX--1 l, lm: .lim Harris controlled the rebound boards and also tht- scoring. .lim hit 13 field goals and 1 free throw for 27 points. Dick Steinmetz canned 20 nmrkt-rs t'rom his forward spot. Francis Denman hit 12 I'or Weston. Wildcats Trim Hillsboro 52-40 November 22, 1955, Hillsboro here For the first ,home game of the 55-56 season the Wildcats brought Hillsboro to town. The Cats were really up for this one because ot' two setbacks at the 'hands of this same Hillsboro tt-nm last year. The Cats jumped off to a 10-6 first quarter lead and increased it to 27-15 by nan time. In the third stanza they continued to roll and led 43-33 at this point. The fourth period saw Hillsboro rally but not enough as La Farge won their second victory of the season 52-40. Jim Harris led the way with 14 points. He was followed by Dick Steinmetz and Bob McNatt with 11 apiece. Howard Miller coined 12 for the losers. lla Farge Dumps Cashton 70-52 November 25, 1955, Cashton t'here The Wildcats traveled to Cashton for their third encounter of the young season, The first half was played at a blistering pace, and the Eagles held' a, surprising 35-32 lead over the Wildcats at the intermission. Tthe second half was all La Farge as the Cats outscored Cashton 24-5 and 23-12 in the two re- maining quarters to grab a hard-fought win 79-5.2. Big Jim Harris again was the scoring leader with 25 points on 12 'baskets and 1 free throw. He had fine support in Bob McNatt, who 'hit 7 baskets and 8 out of 9 free throws. Rod Kennedy had an . .,.,., .-252552521956 Memofies . , exceptional night chalking up 5 baskets and 8 out 9 free tosses for 18 points. Bob Kennedy rounded out the scoring with 14 points. Donnie Wavra led the Cashton scoring with 16 points. Wildcats Defeat Pirates for First Conference VVin November 29, 1955, De Soto Here La Farge opened the conference sc'hedule with a 30 point victory over a tall De'Soto team. The Cats, led by Bob McNatt and Jim Harris, jumped to a 16-8 first stanza lead. The second quar- ter was much the same, and the boys from the Mississippi left the court trailing 40-20 at the intermission. The third period the Wildcats really cnt loose and canned 26 points to DeSoto's 20. Coach Popenfus cleared the bench in an effort to hold the score down. The final score being 86-56. Bob McNatt, Senior guard, led the scoring with 26 markers followed by Jim Harris with 22. Rod Kennedy, who so far has provided that addi- tional scoring punch, made 20 points. Big Ray Vangan led the Pirate attack with 20 points followed by Dave Gontenbein with 14. I Coach Popenfus' purple and white clad Wild- cats have now won four in a row and thus equalled their longest winning streak of t'he previous season. Cats Outlast Grove, Chalk Up 75-48 Victory December 2, 1955, Soldiers Grove There The Wildcats journeyed to Soldiers Grove for their second league encounter of the young season. This was a rather poorly played game as the Grovers pressed La Farge all the way. The score being 75-48 'with Cats winning 5th in a row. The first .half was close all the way with the Cats leading 36-30 at t'he break. - In the third period led by Bob McNatt and Big Jim Harris. the W'ildcats started to move as they outscored the Cardinals 18-4. The final quarter it was La Farge showing their ability to run the whole game as they romped to a 75-48 victory. Bob McNatt le-d, the team in scoring with 21 points. McNatt was followed by Big Jim, who hit for 20 points, Bob Kennedy and Dick Steinmetz had 13 apiece with Dick hitting on eleven free throws. Bill Hoffland led the Grovers with 15 mark- ers followed by Jerry Dull with 10 points. McNatt Scores 36 Points, La Farge Knocks Off Wauzeka Hornets December 6, 1955, Wauzeka Here La Farge won its third conference game with- out a loss and their sixth win overall by blasting a highly touted Wauzeka quintet 83-73. La Farge was led by the boys from the lower Kickapoo for three quarters with t'he scores being 17-16, 33-30, and 55-50. At one time in the fourth period the Wildcats were trailing by nine points. It was here that the Cats used a full court press and capitalized on many Wauzeka miscues. Bob McNatt, 'Senior guard, dumped in 12 bas- kets and 12 free throws for 36 points. Following Bob in the scoring was Big Jim Harris with 17, and Bob Kennedy with 16 markers, Bill Trehey, the league's most valuable player a year ago, hit the nets for 28 points. The Wildcats now lhit the road for the two remaining contests before the Christmas vacation. Big Jim Harris Pumps 37, Wildcats Trim VVest Lima December 9, 1955, West Lima There La Farge moved to West Lima and downed the Bulldogs S0-42 for their fourth straight con- ference win. Wauzeka obliged LaFarge by knocking off Gays Mills and putting the WVildcats in first place all by their lonesome. Jim Harris dominated the boards from Ted Olson all night long - both defensively and of- fensively, Big Jim also took care of the scoring as he fired in 17 field goals and 3 free throws for a total of 37 points. Bob McNatt and Rod Kennedy had 12 and 11 points respectively. Gene Hodge, w'ho started for the injured guard, Bob Kennedy, played a very good defensive ball game and tossed in 8 points to aid the cause. The Wildcats were never in danger as they led by quarter scores of 29-16, 52-18, 66-28, and 80-42. Olson marlicd 18 points and Bud Williams chalked up 12. La Farge Mauls S-eneca 102-60 For their final encounter before the holidays, tlhe Wildcats traveled to Seneca to meet the Indians. Peace was not declared as the Cats re-enacted the Indian Massacre. The Cats drew first blood and moved to a 23-16 first stanza lead. The second quar- ter was tlhe same as the boys in purple and wlhite ran it to 51-28 at halftime. The third canto saw the La Farge quintet run 28 more p'oints to Seneca's eleven. With reserves playing all the last quarter they ran up and over the century mark. Big Jim Harris chalked up 27 points from his pivot spot. Bob McNatt hit 23 points including seven free throws. Rod Kennedy followed with 13 and Larry Pete Parr tossed in 12 markers all inn the last quarter. McCormick and Brackway led the Indians with 16 points apiece. La Farge Continues tio Ramble, Wallops Viola January 6, 1956. Viola Here Tihe high-Hying Wildcats from the upper banks of the Kickapoo added its neighbor, Viola, to their growing list of victories. It was the Cats sixth con- ference win and 10th overall without a se-t back. The Cats jumped to a 14-5 first quarter lead when Viola was unable to score a basket, The Blue Jackets enjoyed their best quarter in the second canto piling up 19 points to t'he host's 13 and crawling to within 3 markers at half time 27-24. After tlhte intermission the purple and 'white clad boys with John Popenfus at the helm started to roll. - With 'Bob McNatt and Jim Harris, who were hampered in the first half by three fouls apiece, starting to connect, the Wildcats moved to a ten point t'hird quarter lead. In the last stanza McNatt stole the ball three times for easy lay-ups, and the game turned more and more in favor of La Farge, The final score was 66-48. McNatt led the scoring for La Farge with 21 points on ten field goals and 1 free gift toss. Rod Kennedy chalked up 14 with Big Jim tallying 10 and controlling both rebound boards. Jim Matthes had 12 'points to lead the visit- ing Blue Jackets. ...fseees2ss1956 Memorzes Wildcats Remain Undefeated, Whip Gays 95-65 January 10, 1956, Gays Mills Here The hig'hly touted Tigers of Gays Mills led by little Jack Lucey came to town to square off against the Wildcats of the North Kickapoo. The first quarter led to every indication that there was a real barnburner in store for the over- flowing crowd. The first quarter ended xvi'h the score tired 15-15. This was the best spot Chuck Rogers and the W'hiz Kids were in all night. The second quarter saw Rodgers employ the press , ibut Coach John Popenfus' outfit ran wild ohlalklng up a 41-26 halftime lead. The second half the purple and white really flashed as they out- scored Gays 28-22 and 26-17 in the third and fourth quarters: t'he flnal score being 95-65. Top scorer for the night was Bi-g Jim Harris, who potted 14 backets and 7 out of 11 free throws for 35 points, -Jim also controlled every rebound in sight. Bob McNatt hung up 11 'field goals and 4 of 4 gift tosses for 26 markers. Rod Kennedy, the only Junior on tlhe starting five, swished 18 points. Jack Lucey potted 22 points and Doug Petit hit 12 for the orange and black Tigers. lin Farge Downs Readstown for 11th Straight January 13, 1956, Readstown Here The Eagles of Readstown came to La Farge with only one tlhing in min2d+-upset! For a while many people were wondering. It is granted the so-called Wildcats played very poor ball in racking up only 54 points against one of the comparative 'weak sisters of the league. The two quintets battled to a 10-10 standoff the first quarter. The last tih'ree 'cantos the purple and white moved ahead point by point-never very much at a time. The game ended with La Farge on top 54-45. The Kennedy boys, Rod and Bob, had 14 points eacfh to lead the winners. Bob McNatt fol- lowed with 13. Big Ivan The Terrible Anderson proved to be a nemises all night as he chalked up 17 markers for the visiting Eagles. 'lla Farge Downs De Soto 66-56 January 17, 1956, DeSoto There The high-flying Wildcats continued in the drive-r's seat of the Kickapoo Valley Conference with a hard earned 66-56 win over the De Soto Pirates. De Soto jumped to a 16-13 first quarter lead but couldm't 'hold it as the Cats led at the inter- mission 26-25. The third canto was all La Farge as they piled up 22 points to DeSoto's 10 and led 48-35. Tihe fourth stanza was pretty much even with the final score again 66-56. La Farge's .hot shooting guards led the scoring parade with Bob McNatt collecting 21 mark- ers, including nine free throws, and Bob Kennedy tossed in 19 points. 'Big Ray Vangan took scoring honors for t'he nlfght with 13 baskets and 4 gift tosses for 30 points. The gifted Cats are now riding the crest of a twelve game winning streak at the hands of Coach .Iohn Popenfus. 1Vildcats Wallop Grove Before Good Homecoming Orowd 90-64 January 20, 1956, Soldiers Grove Here The purple and white Wildcats shot like a bunch of professionals in winning Uheir 13th game in a row and their 10th conference win without a. loss. Coach John Popenfus' outfit jumped to a 22- 16 first quarter lead and increased it to 41-32 at halftime. The third and fourth quarters saw the Cats run up 25 and 24 points respectively while iholding Grove to 16 markers in each of the remaining quar- ters. A good size homecoming crowd saw hot Rod Kennedy sizzle the nets for 12 baskets and 4 free throws for 28 points that left the nets still smoking later at the homecoming dance. Rod had good support from Big Jim Harris and Bob McNatt as they tossed in 22 points apiece. Dick Steinmetz chalked up' 14 points. Bill Hoffland led the Grovers with 23 points. Cats Bow to lvauzeka 66-64 For First Loss January 24, 1956, Wauzeka There This proved to be the most fateful ni-ght of season as the Cats' win streak of 13 games came to a halt at tlhe hands of the Wauzeka Hornets. Wauzeka jumped to a 15-10 first quarter lead and increased it to 32-25 at halftime. The Wildcats started to roll in the third quar- ter and moved to a 48-46 third quarter lead. The Hornets came right back outscoring La Farge 20- 16 and wrapping up their eighth conference win to stay in the running for the conference champion- slhip. Bill Trehey and -Gordon McCullick led the way with 24 and 18 respectively. La. Farge came up witlh their best balanced scoring attack but couldn't come through when the vital punch was needed, Dick Steinmetz and Bob Kennedy had 14 apiece. Rod Kennedy chalked up 12 and Jim Harris and Bob McNatt had 11 an-d 10 points respectively. La Farge Dumps West Lima 71-50 January 27, 1956, West Lima Here La Farge got 'back into its winning ways with a 71-50 victory over a helpless Lima quintet. The Cats had only a 31-27 half time lead but held the Bull Dogs to 4 points in the third stanza. and won 'going away, Hot Rod Kennedy led the scoring wich 21 points but yielded scoring honors to Ted Olson, wlho potted 23 mark-ers for Lima. Jim Harris tossed in 20 and both La Farge guards named Bob tossed in twenty-flve points be- tween them. McNatt hit for 15 and Kennedy for 10. La Farge Beats Seneca Club 86-41 January 31, 1956, Seneca Here With La Farge playing their last home game of the year, and six Seniors playing the last one of their career on the home battle Iground, the purple and white downed Sencea 86-41. The Seniors playing their final game were: Dick Steinmetz, Lanny Smith., Don Burnard, Jim Harris, Bob McNatt and Bob Kennedy. With :Seneca playing possession ball the first half the Oats managed a 31-10 intermission lead. -33333333 1956 Memories The second half the Wildcats poured it on as they racked up 26-15 and 29-16 third and fourth stanza scores. The final score was 86-41. Jim Harris pump'ed 9 field goals and six gift tosses for 24 points. Rod Kennedly tossed 19 mark- ers. Bob McNatt, Bob Kennedy and Jim Thompson rounded out the scoring with 14, 12 and 10 points respectively. Harold Brackway tallied 12 for Seneca. La Fargie Wallops Viola 84-53 There February 7, 1956, Viola There The Wildcats hit tlhe road for one of four remaining games to be played on the road. They tangled 'with the high-flying Viola Blue Jackets, who had won seven straight and had not lost since playing the Cats in La Farge on the 6th of January. -Coach John Popenfus' boys took no time in pointing out a 17-14 first quarter lead. Then witlh Rod Kennedy, Jim Harris and B-ob McNatt spear- heading Une attack the Cats ran to a 37-18 inter- mission advantage, The third period was nip and tuck with Lea Farge holding a slight 23-22 lead in points but led in the game 60-40. The last stanza La Farge out- scored Viola 24-13 and won going away 84-53. Dean Kennedy potted 25 points to lead the assault followed by Big Jim Harris with 20 and Bob McNatt with 18 markers. Bob Kennedy tossed in 14. Dewey Huston racked up 17 and Jim Matthes tallied 16. Jim Endicott tossed in 13 in a losing cause. With this win the Wildcats clinch no worse than a tie for the conference clhampionship. Just one more win will 'give them the crown, XVilldc.ats Capture Kickapoo Valley Crown February 10, 1956, Grays Mills There La Farge clinclhed the Valley championship by posting a 62-61 win over a never-say-die Gays Mills team. The Cats led by Big Jim Harris all the way, jumped to an 18-15 first quarter lead. Both squads posted a 16 point second stanza and La Farge main- tained its slim three point lead at ihalftime. The third period saw La Farge just one step closer to that coveted crown by outscoring the Ti- gers 13-11 and controlling a 47-42 lead. The final period almost saw the Cats throw it out the window. At one time they held a nine point lead but saw it dwindle down to one point as the horn sounded. Harris pumped 11 field goals and 9 out of 12 -gift tosses for 31 points. Bob McNatt tossed 12 and Rod Kennedy had 10. Jack Lucey potted 26 points and Doug Petit 18 for Gays Mills. Cletus Fleming tallied 10. Cats Trim Hillsboro 74-66 February 14, 1956, Hillsboro 'There La Farge traveled to Hillsboro and found themselves on the short end of a 18-15 first quarter score. By -half time the Wildcats were back- in con- trol and held a 34-28 lead. The third period the Wildcats rang up 22 points to the Oriole's 12. At one time in the last quarter t'he Cats led 'by 25 points. Hillsboro started to roll and wvhittled the lead to 8 points as the game ended. Jim Harris tossed in 11 field goals and 6 free throws for 28 markers. Bob McNatt hit 6 field goals all in the first half and 10 out of 10 gift tosses all in the second half for 22 points. Jim Tho-mpson added 10 points. Don Hora tallied, 14 field goals and one free throw for a losing cause, 29 points. Dave Hammer ohalked up 14. La Farge Posts 19th Win of Regular Season February 17, 1956, Readstown There With the conference crown under their belt and 18 wins out of '19 games in the bag t'he Wild- cats journeyed to Readstown for the last encounter of the regular season. The Cats toyed with the Eagles all night long in using this as a tune up contest for the coming De Soto District Tournament. La Farge held a 10 point 39-29 half time advantage and plrayed good steady basketball the rest of t-he way for a 74-62 win. This win notched the Cats their 15th in 16 league games and their 19th over all. The Cats came up with good even scoring with guards leading the way. Bob Kennedy and Bob McNatt continued to combine talents and baskets by chalking up 39 markers between them. Kennedy tossed in 10 field goals for 20 points and McNatt 19 tallies. Jim Harris flipped in 17 points from his pivot position. Jim Thompson ad-ded 8, Rod Ken- nedy 6 and Dick Steinmetz 4. McManamy led the Readstown scoring with 18 points followed by Burdell Smith with 16. Sklklklklklli Cats XYin First Tourney Game February 23, 1956, DeSoto There La Farge, after drawing a first round bye, drew DeSoto to open tlhe second evening festivities. The Cats dlrew first blood in rolling to an 18-14 first stanza lead. The second quarter saw La Farge add 18 more to their cause and held a 36-27 intermission lead. The second half led by their pair of hot-shoot- ing guards, La Farge increased their lead to 61-44. The fourth quarter with numerous records being broken, both team and individual, the game became a wide open affair. Tlhe final score after t'he last 8 minutes of run and shoot, was La Farge 85 and DeSoto 68. ba Farge's scoring twins, B-ob McNatt and Bolb Kennedy, accounted for 52 points between them. McNatt tossed in a record breaking 12 field goals, 6 free throws for 30 points. His running mate in the back court, Killer Kennedy, sacked the nets for 7 field goals and 8 out of 9 lgift tosses. Big Jim Harris racked up 20 markers from his center spot. Legs Lerum and Raymond Vangan had 18 and 16 respectively. La Farge Scores Over-Tilne Victory Over Soldiers Grove Cardinals February 24, 1956, at De Sto Favored La Farge walked off with the Cham- pionship of the WIAA sub-district tournament by clipping a. fighting Soldiers Grove quintet 70-68 in a torrid overtime battle. Coach John Popenfus' Wil-dlcats clawed their way into the overtime by tieing, tlhe score 64-64 in the regulation contest after Soldiers Grove had taken a four point lead in the final two minutes. The losing Cardinals paid no heed to La 2222222 1956 Memories l arge's impressive record in giving the Cats El Will tussle from start to finish. lla Farge had a 19-13 lead at the end of the first period, but the Grovers narrowed it to three at the hall' Il-1-31. The tempo picked up considerably in the third stanza as the Wildcats ont-clawed the Cardinals 22- 20 and took a 56-51 lead into the final frame. The Grovers took a 62-58 lead with 2 minutes remaining. As the Cards added another basket and lla l-'urge scnrried for six markers time ran out and left the died in the wool fans a real barn- burner, This all set the stage for the hectic over- time period and gave La Farge the opportunity to show the stuff which made it a championship' team during the regular season. llig .liln Harris lopped the l.a Farge scoring attack with 21 and Bob Kennedy added 20, Bo., A1t'Natt tallied another 12 La Farge points and Roi Kennedy had 10. John Popenfus, coach, holding traveling league trophy Bill Hoffland, the slick Cardinal cager pivot man, meshed 28 points on 13 baskets and a pair of free throws. lla Fan-ge Posts District YVin ln Thumping Blue River February 25, 1956, at De Soto Mighty La Farge, the No. 1 team of the Kick- apoo Valley Conference this season, would not be stopped as Coach Popenfus' Wildcats rolled to a 91-72 triumph over Blue River in the finals of tthe WIAA District Tournament. Striking for 22 points in the first period and 23 in tfhe second, tlhe Wildcats completely domina- ted play in the contest against the XVisconsin River League contender. La Farge now has a record of 22-1 for the season, yet not good enough for rating in the WIAA's Little Sixteen. .lim Harris and Bob McNatt, La Farge's stars all season, were tlhe shining lights for the Wildcats again. Harris racked up 31 points in hitting 10 field goals and 11 free throws from his center posi- tion. McNatt,, a slick ball-handling guard, 'was not tar behind. He matched Harris in tield goals with 10, and 'had tive free t-hrows for 25 markers, Bob Kennedy came third in the La Farge scoring with 14 tallies. Top scorer of the contest. however, was Bob Bartels, Blue River forward who tossed 35 tallies. Mike Adams chalked up 17 more. La Fartge held a 22-16 lead :after one period and paced the Eagles 45-36 at the half. The Wild- cats struck for 27 points in the third quarter and pulled away from Blue River for good after that, Starting the fourth stanza ha Farge enjoyed a Z4-51 advantage. Cuba City Upsets lla l m'ge, Cats Bow Out Of Tourney Play VVith Fine 22.-2 Season Record Marclh 2, 1956, at Fennimore lla Farge tangled with Cuba City in the spac- ious Fennimore gym only to lose their second con- test of the year, The Cubans jumped to a 16-9 first quarter lead. The second period remained even as Cuba City protected its lead and led 27-20 at the intermission. The third stanza the Cats played the kind of ball they were capable of and outscored the Cubans 20-12 and took a 40-39 lead into the fourth frame. lt was here the Cubans chose to drive 'home 18 points to the Wildcats' 12 and chalk up a 57-52 victory. Bob McNatt, one of six Seniors playing their last game, scored 17 points for La Farge. Jim Harris, Senior pivot man, tallied 11 and Bob Ken- nedy, also a Senior, hlt for 10. The other three graduating members are Dick Steinmetz, Lanny Smith and Don Burnard. Dave Dall, Cuba City forward, and Jerry 0'Brien, 6 ft 3 in. guard, tallied 22 and 16 re- spectively, 1956 Memories 555555 FINAL KICKAP00 VALLEY STANDINGS TEAM WINS LOSSES La Farge 15 1 Wauzeka 13 3 Viola 10 6 Soldiers 'Grove 10 6 Gays Mills 10 6 Readstown 7 9 De Soto 4 12 West Lima 3 13 Seneca 0 16 Final Kickapoo Valley High School League basketball statistics show why La Farge walked off with Championship fhon-ors witlh 15 wins and one loss and posted a 22-2 overall season record. Coach John Popenfus' Wildcats led the league on both offense and defense, scoring 1,238 ta new recordl while holdling the opposition to 890. Per- centage-wise the Wildcats scored at a 77.4 clip and posted a defensive mark of 55.6. INDIVIDUAL SCORING Individual Team fg ft tp tp tLeagueJ Season T. Olson West Lima 144 378 484 B. Hoffland Soldiers Grove 138 356 472 J, Lucey G-ays Mills 131 346 432 B. Trehey Wauzekia 141 342 424 J. Harris La Farge 143 337 510 R. Vangan De Soto 142 323 422 R. McNatt La Farge 115 309 472 I. Anderson Readstown 105 309 469 J. Dull Soldiers Grove 92 249 309 C. Lerum De Soto 101 246 309 D. Huston Viola 97 240 306 R. Kennedy La Farge 87 229 298 B. Kennedy 79 173 270 D. Steinmetz 27 86 157 J. Thompson 21 61 90 G. Hodge 8 20 23 L. Parr 5 12 16 J. Dempsey 2 7 7 L. Smith 1 2 2 All Star Game - North 77, South 70 March 3, 1956, at La Farge The seventh annual Kickapoo Valley Senior All-Star game was held at La Barge on March 3. This game is made up of ten seniors from the North and ten from the South to be divided among the nine member conference schools. The delegates from the winninlg North squad includedl: Bud Williams and the Leagues leading scorer, Ted Olson, from West Lima, B-urdell Smith, Dean Jacobson and Ivan Anderson of Readstowng Dale Hamilton and Bruce Hill of the Viola squad, and Bob Kennedy, Robert McNatt and Jim Harris of the Conference Champion, District Cfhampion La Farge Wildcats. Tthe 'South brought to town its fine array of Seniors in the persons of: Bob Helgerson and Larry Honzel from 'Senecag Big Harlan Lerum and just as big Raymond Vangan from De Soto: also Doug Petit and Jack Lucey, Gays Millsg Soldiers Grove sent Jerry Dull and high scorer Bill Hoffland: Gordon McCullick and Bill Trehey come from the second place Wauzeka Hornets. The North jumped to a commanding 39-25 first half lead but saw it dwindle away to a 67-67 tie midw-ay in the fourth stanza. It was here Bruce Hill and Jim Harris, who completed a beautiful night's work, wrapped up a 77-70 victory for t'he North squad. Harris led the pack as ,he tossed in 13 field goals and 4 free throws for 30 points. Ted Olson dumped in 16 markers and Bob Kennedy' tossed in 14 for tthe North. Jack Lucey led the South 'with 23 points andl Bill Trehey tired in 11. Between halves Mr. A. E. Oaklief, secretary of the Conference, made the presentations to the All-.Conference Ucoaches' dream team , which in- eluded: Bill Trehey, Wauzeka-most valuable player Bill Hoiiland, Soldiers Grove Jack Lucey, Gays Mills Ray Vangan, De Soto Ted Olson, West Lima Jim Harris, La Farge. Honorable mention went to Robert MoNatt, La Farge, and Ivan Anderson, Readstown. It is here that the .members of the team, coaching staff and all personnel concerned wislh to to thank' the community anidl student body for its fine support given us during the past season. - 5.-333351956 Memories fE?g2EEEg,:,,, , '-----f- E 1 ' , o l - . Robert Mc-Nutt Dirk SfPilllllG'fZ hm Harms' Rod Kmmdy Jun Thompson L i 3 Bob Kennedy 1956 Memories Top: S, Molvin, N. Donaldson. R. XVallace. A. Oiuin liiglil. S, Hurt, P. Parker. S. Hollenbeck, J, Sanford CCD!lC0V!CC1L!UYS SCHOOL SONG At the head ot her still waters Winding Kickapoo Stands a. valiant valley high school Alma Mater true Sing her praises, let the chorus Ring down the Kickapoo Hail to thee, oh La Farge High School Hail! Hail! Hail! to Thee! -111112 1956 Memories -..-.,--.--.--.--. A Q J Chas emu!! eawz Front Row: T. Howard, K. Steinmetz, K. Lieurance, B. Lounsbury Mr Harris Mr Hmds Second Row: 0. Howard, C, Brewer, F. Nelson, M. Clark, D. Ames O Jensen La La La La La La La La La. La La La La La La La La Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge Farge La Farge 1955-56 B TEAM SCORES 17 Cazenovia 25 Hillsboro 35 Cashton 51 DeSoto 39 Soldiers Grove 40 West Lima 50 Seneca 30 Viola 19 Gays Mills 33 Readstown 51 De 'Soto 54 Soldiers Grove 45 West Lima 63 Seneca 36 Hillsboro 13 Gays Mills 39 Readstown PLAY-OFF 40 Gays Mills 333233331956 Memories 67 J ross ounfry First Row: D, Ehle, R. Lowery, J. Harris, R. Kernedy. Second Row: Mr. Hinds, D. Stoikes, G. Green, B.L0u1'1sbury When school started in the fall of '55, there were many boys who were interested in trying out for the Cross Country team. There were only three boys back from the te-am the year before, and it left five empty places to be filled. by the time of the lirst meet. Under the direction of their new coach, Fredric Hinds, the boys began to train and were ready for their first meet which was held at DeSoto on the evening of September 29th. The La Farge boys won by a score of 22 to 36. The one with the lowest score is the winner. The me-et with De Soto was just a practice meet to help prepare for the sectional meet, Tlhe sectional meet was held at La. Fiarge on October 21, and DeSoto was the team that ran against La Farge. La Farge won the sec- tional by a score of 20-42, The La Farge team want to the State Meet at Hartford on October 29th, It wals a very cold day at Hartford and was raining and slceting as wcll as windy. The members on the team were David Stoikes, Glenn Green, Jim Harris, Rod Kennedy, Bob Lounsbury, Ray Lowery, John Storer and David Ehle. Out of eighteen school participating La Farge came in eleventh. 1956 Memories ---' - g ClC C Front Row: Mr. Hrinds, L. Shumate, D. Burnard. R. McNatt, R. Kennedy, D. Stoikes Second Row: L. Chadwick, G. Green, R. Lowery, J. Thompson, J. Harris. D. Ehle. 9 33333333 1 956 Memories ga!! Qasegazl---1Q55 Front Row: L. Chadwick, J. Thompson, R. Kennedy, R. McNatt, D. Steinmetz, B. Kennedy, G. Hodge, L, Parr, Mr. Popenfus. Second Row: 0. Howard, T. Howard, M. Harris, K. Leiurance, M. Clark, E. Clift, C. Stout, K. Steinmetz. West Lima tHereJ On Sep'teu1ber 20th, West Lima journeyed to La Farge to play our first game of the year. We managed to 'beat them by a score of 2-1. The leading hitter for La Farge was Thompson with 2 for 3. Robert, McNatt was the winning hurler while .lim Rabata received the loss. Readstown iHereJ La Farge won their second straight game by one run in a 3-2 win over Readstown. Readstown took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning when they collected -all their hits off McNatt. La Farge came back to tie the score in the t'hird inning. Tlhatis the way it was up to the last inning when McNatt led off wtih a hit, stole second and scored on Chadwickis hit to give the YVildcats the win. Viola lThereJ For the third game of the year the Wildcats journeyed down to Viola, The Wildcats outfought t'he Bluejackets and beat them by a score of 11-2. Rod Kennedy came up with a game saving catc'h with Viola ahead 2-0, then, in the 5th, we tied it up, added 2 more in the 6th and let loose with a 7-run rally in the 7th, Chadwick was tfhe leading hitter, while MoNatt notched his 3rd straight win in a row by pitching a one-hitter. Seneca fThereJ La Farge traveled to Seneca to chalk up their fourth straight wing the final score was 9-5. The Wildcats were led by two reserves-Tom Howard and Carmen Stout. Rod Kennedy, the regular cen- ter fielder, pitched the entire game and was credited with the victory. We traveled to Wauzeka on Friday, October 7, to play them and came home with a 3-3 tie. We were ahead 3-1 going into the fifth inning of play, but then a cru-cial error was committed by one of our players wihich eventually allowed two runs to score and tie it up at 3-3. At the end of 7 innings it was still tied. Then it started to rain, which delayed the game for ap- proximately 10 minutes, after which time play was resumed, and tihe game went on until the end of 9 inningsg the game still tied and the weather too wet to play, we quit and agreed to play the game over this spring. Oflilcially it was not called a ball game and does not go into the record books. Steinmetz, McNatt and 'Chadwick were our leading hitters in this game. This year they are trying something new. 'Dhey are playing so many games in the fallg then they finish the scfhedule in the spring, and the champion is crowned then. Our schedule this spring includes 2 games away and 3 at home. They are as follows: West Lima there, Readstown there, Viol-a here, Soldiers Grove 'here, Gays Mills there. The standings as of tlhe end of this fall are incomplete, but the first tlhree places are: W L T Gays Mills 4 0 0 La Farge 4 0 1 Soldiers Grove 4 1 0 1956 Memories 1956 Memories 3333531956 Memories gi fey io napsltois Guess who? Grduates of '56 Last year's Junior-Senior girls' basketball team Ditto Won't anyone give us a ride?-Bob L. and .Gene H, Gimme some! Dick S, and Robert M, Yea, team!-Marlene P. and Lorraine C. Look at my curls--Ileen P. When I was innocent-Rod K. Haven't I changed?-Barb D. Just as devilish as ever-Don B. Little Ruth-ie R, Don't you like my sweater? Marlene P. Oh, whose dimples!-Carol M. Rod choking Shelby M.-One Act Play Otligce Practicing Class Are these really students?-Larry S., Kent S., Rod K. Richard S.-On a hill far away Who me? Bonnie F. Hot Dog!-Virginia N. We're not loafing-just restinig.-Mrs. Curtis, Mr. Vedvik Sue and Rod--Homecoming W - '1 , is ,S 1955 Mer1.ori in-' -333351956 Memories X ey io napsltois L.H.S. Swing Band We'1l never tell-D. Bunnard, B. Kennedy This isn't Washington's Monument-L. Smith Dolly Young and friend Whot dat?-K. Steinmetz Man's best friend-B. Kennedy and B. Louns- bury We won another one!-Basketball team Don't look so worried boys-Tournament Me and my trusty rifle-B. Lounsbury Don't I look devilislhe?--L. Stone D. Miller and D. Ames and Indian Ccenterj All dlressed up--R. Rush This sun Ls so 'b-right-L. Smith and B. Kennedy M. Harris at the fair Guess who?-Mrs. Mick and B. Kennedy Glamour girl-M. Wallace See my dolly?-B. Ford 1956 Memories 4533531956 Memories 5 fi ey fo rzapslzois I'm a good boy-Jim Harris 'In the jailhouse now --Dixie and Ileen Are we lost?-Ileen and friend Sunning?-Marge and Pat' H Picnicing--'55 Omce Practicing C1483 'is' 5, Decorating for Prom-Jimg Mary:-'Inn,'and' Robert Jacobs i . 4 -in A ' Anyoe want a wide?-John Storer 4 Shurti ma' mouth4lkarJ'eneQ' Carol, Mary Ann and Don ' A f- ' Sou1nt,hin's missinl-Dixie Drink up, baby-Sharon T. and David S. Pale--Auldrey and Virginia Seeimy bumryf'---Larry Green Where did the pigtails go? Janis C. How do you like my hair-do?-Ann W, '56 Seniors in '52fInitiation A fair picture-Jo Thomas Homecoming Don't be bashful-Carmen School daze-Virginia, Joanne and Ileen Just as pretty as ever--Edna H. Hot dog-'55 Office Practice Class Let's rget this over with-Fred N. I can see you, too-David E. Last but not least-Harold A. 956 Memvfies g diveeffl ear? Dick Steinmetz and Rita VVallace The Sweetheart Dance of 1956, sponsored by the FFA, was held March 3, after the All-Star bas- ketball game The FFA chose as their Sweetheart., Rita XVa1lace. Her escort was Dick Steininetz. The court consisted of: D,xie McKinney - Bob Kennedy Audrey Oium - Robert McNatt Marleen Williams - Rod Kennedy Pat Parker - Bob Lounsbury At eleven o'clock the queen was crowned by the president of the FFA, Charles Hysel. Everyone danced to the nlusic of the L.H.S Swing Band. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 1956 Memories QM gzculiy anal Qjglzooi Cggoarci -::::1-:L-:::::-::::E2EfSE 19 56 Mem0Tie5ff5:'f:2 .,.....,..,.., fi- 1 i Albert E. Oaldief Principal Front Row: Mrs. Selonke, Mrs. B. Blakley, Mrs. Marshall, Miss Bishop, Mrs, D. Blakley, Mrs. Curtis Second Row: Mrs. Major, Mrs. Dunham, Mr. Hinds, Mr. Popenfus, Mr. Vedvik, Mr. XVallen, Mrs. Oaklief 195 6 Memories CLARENCE EWING Director CLANUS CLARK DR. FRANK GOLLIN Clerk Tre-asu1'm' --123'23153333331-113333531956 MCm0T6iSfff:'ff55' mfiior Qfass Front Row: N. Donaldson, C. Lawrence. C. Burnard, S. Chadwick, J. Morris S Melvin J Thou E. Harte C. McCollo ugh. Second Row: YN, Parker, N. Heisel, D, Rogers, A. Oium, M. Wood, H. Hopkins D Martin B De bi S. Hollenbeck. Third Row: Mr. Hinds, D. Mrs. Oaklief. Fourth Row: F. Nelson, G. Hodge, D. Ames, R. Kennedy, B. L0l111SbHfY, R- Hi-lf0h1I1S K Lelllrarlce J. Dempsey, C, Stout. J' The Junior year in high school is always the most excitingn-and this year was no exception. Since it was leap year, the Juniors decided that they would elect a queen, and she could choose her leap year king. Darlene Miller chose as 'her king, Charles Hysel. Everyone enjoyed Che announcement party for the queen and the four 'girls who were chosen on her court-Pat Parker, Della Marshall, r'x'.llil'6y Oium and Virginia Nixon. The Junior Class elected the following as their oiiicersz President-Audrey Oium Vice PresidentYNancy Donaldson Treasurer-Keith Lieurance ' Shirley Chadwick and Norman Parker were elected for the Student Council. Their class advisors Vere Mrs, Oaklicf and Mr, Hinds, Miller, I. Peterson, P. Harris, R, Riddle, M, Harris R Hysel T Howxrd 33333333 1 95 6 Memoreis ZSMHIUOV KQLISS' Audrey Oium, Keith Leiurance, Nancy Donaldson Mrs. Oaklief: How did you like the high school play, Genie? Gene H. Well, the first two acts were fine, but l didn't see the last one. Mrs. Oaklief: Why not? Gene: I couldn't iwait that long. The program said, 'Tihird Act-Three Months Laterf bk ll' 41 lil 44 wk lk Mrs. Oaklief: Did you write this poem yourself? Carmen S.: Yes, every line of it. Mrs. Oaklief: Then I'm glad to meet you, Edgar Allan Poe. I thought you died long ago. 53223221956 Memoreis Darwin: I'm in an awful fix. I need some money awfully badly and I haven't the faintest idea where to get it. Jim D.: We-ll, I'm glad to hear that. For a minute I thought you were going to ask me. lkikiflllilkll Jim H.: Coaclh, did you take my time on that last lap? Mr, Hinds: 'No, but you sure did. Hklkififfklklli Mr. Vedvik: Every day we breatlhe oxy-gen. Now, Lanny, what do we breathe at night? Lanny S.: Nitrogen ' wklklklklklklk Mr. Kennedy: And donlt forget - what I say goes! Bobby K.: Would you please speak to the car, dad? 'K Sk JF lk Pk HF 41 Joanne T.: I told him he mustn't see me anymore. Ileen: What did he do? Joanne: Turned out the lights. lkllflkvkvklkflf Marge S.: The sponge cake I made didn't turn out very well. Plat B.: Why, what happened? Marge S.: don't know. Maybe I used the wrong 'kind of sponigesf' bkllkakllflkvlrvk Voice On Plhone: Guess wlho this is? If you don't guess right in three tries, I'll come over and kiss you. Joyce H.: President Eisenhower-eSanta Clause- Churchill. SF Sk if if Sk Sk all Larry Shu.: After I played my solo, I heard people in the audience yelling, 'Finel Fine!' Don B.: Did you pay it? ik ik lk 'lf 4' lk HF Mary Ann: Do you believe most girls like con- ceited men better than the other kind? Virginia: What other kind ? lk Ik ll Ik Ik lk IF Nancy D.: You'd be ia fine dancer except for two things. Freddie: What? Nancy: Your feet. xr as Ss as 41 an 4: Dixie: I'm tired. I've been sleeping on a three- season bed. Ruth R., What do you mean? Dixie: No spring! lk if it it if 14 S Mrs. Parr: Larry wants to be a. racing motorist. XV-hat shall I do? Friend: I wouldn't stand in his way. at If if 1 lk 41 if An oyster melt an oyster, And they were oysters two: Two oysters met two oysters, And they were oysters, too. Four oysters met a pint of milk, And they were oyster stew. lk lk HF It S' S il Mr, Hinds: l1Vhat are the four seasons of the 'lfHfVl.O1 year?,' Orville H.: 'iFootball, basketball, baseball and swimming. Larry Stone: When I was your age, I thought nothing of a five mile walk. Roger Strait: I don't think so much of it, either. iflkfkikliikik Anna W.: Why are tlhe snowflakes dancing around? Jeanne Ann: Oh, tZhey're getting ready for the snowball. Ak 41 ik if lk ik 4' I went to the store to buy a wooden whistle, but it wooden whistle. I went to the store and bought a steel whistle, but it steel 'wooden whistle. So I bought a tin whistle, and now I tin whistle. 1ksk'k'll'k1klk Sophomore Girl: I'll never go out with Rodney again. He's got eye trouble. Junior Girl: Eye trouble? Sophomore Girl: Yeah. He keeps seeing parking spots before 'his eyes. Sk 4' 14 4 PF 11 lk Robert M.: How can I leave you, Audrey? Audrey O.: Your car is parked right in front of the house. Sk Pk sk HK Pk lk Pk Mrs. Dunham: Dick! You're twenty minutes late. You should have been here at eight thirty. Dick S.: Why, did anything happen then? HF HF Ik Sk ik HF Ik David S.: Did you ever have the last word in an argument with Helen? Glenn G.: Sure, allways. It's 'Yes, Helen'. ik Ik bk if 4' if ak Mechanic: t'L,ady, I've found the trouble with your car. You've got .a short circuif in the wiring. Mrs. Curtis: Well, for goodness' sake, lengtlhen it. HF SF wk FY Ill lk ll' David H.: Is he a good watch dog? Larry M.: Oh, yes. If you hear a suspicious noise at night, you have only to wake him, and he starts barking. Ik It Sk li It lk 4' Social Note: Never break your bread or roll in soup. SI at 11 it Sk it Sk Shelby M.: You know paper can keep people warm? Sue H.: I sure do. My last report card kept my father hot under the collar for days! . Darlene J.: VVhat did one wall say to the other wall? Verna N.: I'll meet you at the corner. Pk 4' IK HF lk HF 11 Mr. Oakliefz Your father's occupation? Helen R.: Farming Mr. Oaklief: And your mother is a housewife. Helen: No, she's my father's wife. 4: wk as 4: af as sf v Pat P.: Is it raining outside? Bob L.: Did you ever see it raining inside? if 41 HF Ik Sk wk 41 Anna H.: What is the best way to make a coat last? Audrey E.: Make the vest and trousers first. I N, a fe 'I nu, lf, f , r 1 '. .w I-f. 1 'wg' lf f .L Q 'i ,Iv :-' Q A , X , . ...Q , -Q.. , 1 4 1 , ,, f f X 4 l 1 Q y- ,' n ,,Z- 1 4, - I 4 , .. A, I U Uk bi, , 'Mm 'gf E, In qc, 1 . ml 'we , . , A, ,- .. A A 1' 5 ' 2'-f J. . , ' , x. J I 4 , . 4. ,xi .3 M . ix , x - -, .. 1 2 . . ' f xr, f . 3 -ff . V-we -L f., V-f .4.!.g,gg' 1 1. ...Pi '. , h,l'A, ' V' .fl . 5.-A P -' Y-.:1'., ' ,N 2 , -r x, '..f 1. 1: yan. X, ,,..,.f-A1 A , , 1 12 1' .1'..f .,' 3.7-, ' , I f.- f -f .4 an ' f 2 Q if KN jg . ,L b 4,1 - i '5Tf3'Tlf 375' at ' . v. f. ,. 'Q ' Q , K x N ,-Q 'Y 45, A 1 B, ' ff , , Lf 5 .. , .-,, 44 YV 'ill V1 Q xv t, ., ,bg . f X 1 , . - ., i Y vi V V . A' .1 ,Lg ., .Y ,tif F .L , fm:-tlv:-4 vafffzf ' ' ' . ,V -.f ..., ,Af t 7 P , I. , 3? . ., i - x i .fy ' . ,Jak . ,..-Xp-:.11, +5. 'K ' ..a-'4.,WI','-- 1 M, a , ,, f ,W , ,f ' ' 'f pa- . 'I .. in , X Xt-.' gm- .x 11 Yr. 1311333 1956 Memories 55555512 . LJ . CHZO1' QCISS O!ACC1 S Martha Harris, Dick Steinmetz, Bob Kennedy CLASS SONG lTune of Aloha Oel Farewell to thee, Our high school days are o'er Our friends and fun of old VVe'll leave behind. XVe,ll seek our fame In the future bright and new, La Farge High Farewell to you. , CLASS MOTTO XVith the ropes ol' tlhe past, we will ring the bells of the future. CLASS COLORS Orchid and White CLASS FLOVVERS Purple and VVhite Orchids CLASS OFFICERS President-Dick Steinmetz Vice-President-Bob Kennedy Secretary and Treasurer-fMartha Harris CLASS PLAY The Senior Class Play of 1956, The Valley of Ghosts , was presented to the public on the evening of Friday, May 11. This was a inystery-comedy that took place in a big haunted house in Spook Hollow. THE CAST: Minnie Strange-Marjorie Smith ,Sally Ann+B0nnie Ford Helen Wayne-Marilyn Wallace Lily Violet-Karlene Major Elvira Tadd-Virginia Nixon Mrs. Scott'--Pat Boldon Mr. Blacke-Larry Stone .Iack Martin-Bill Harris Pete-Larry Shumate Amos 'Hill--Berlie Campbell XVatchman-Jim Harris Ghost-Martha Harris 333333331956 Memoreis Qlass ,isfory The best years of our lives began August 31, 1952. when we thirty-six Freshies enrolled in dear ole 1,.H.S. We really had a jolly time that year. Initiation was great fun--Difck Steinmetz wsas a wolf even at trhat tender age. Robert McNatt was jauntily attired in a barrel. Remember Grandma Nixon? We really had a good time at the return party for the Sophomores given on March 17, 1953: many parents came ont and joined in the fun. It was veryy nice of Mrs. Knetter to call the square dances for us that evening. Remember how em- barrassed we were when we dldn't give our class advisors presents at Christmas time? That was our Freshman year. Oh, to be young again! Our class otllcers were: President, Robert McNatt, Vice President, Lanny Smith: and Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Ann Bruske. Our class advisors were Mrs. Todd und Mr. Sutton. In 1953 we flew into our Sophomore year wit'h great enthusiasm. We were really much more ma- ture 'people now. Only thirty-three students re- turned to school that fall. We enjoyed initiating the Freshmen, An interesting high-light of the initiation was the onion-rolling contest. It was a small wonder that the Freshmen got any dances after rolling tlhe onions. More of our class attended t'he Prom that year than had our Freshman year class members. Do you remember wihen some of us attended Senior class play rehearsals that year? Mrs. Oaklief does. As omcers and representatives we chose: President, Don 'Blurnardg Vice President, Allan Knetter, Secretary-Treasurer, Martha Harris: Student Council, Verna 'Nale and Lanny Smith. Our advisors were Mrs. Ina Allen and Mr. Vedvik. Jaunty Juniors-that's what we were now. Our Junior year was a busy and exciting one. An important money-raising campaign was the maga- zine sales. The girls were teamed against the boys, and t'he girls won in the 'battle--but the boys put up a good fight. The day our class rings arrived, we were all thrilled. We all agreed tlhey were the greatest. Then came the biggest event of the year- the Junior Prom. Our theme was The Isle of Gold- en Dreams , and our rooyalty were Mary Ann Bruske an-d Jim Harris. Dixie McKinney and Larry Stone represented the Junior Class on the court. The starry sky and Hawaiian atmosphere made a big hit with everyone. Our class ofilcers that year were: President, Robert McNatt: Vice President, Darlene Jensen: Secretary, Robert Kennedy, Stu- dent Council, Pat Boldon and Allan Knetter. Our class advisors were Mrs. Curtis and Mr. Vedvik, YVhen we bagan our last and final lap of our 'high school career, thirty-three tired but deter- mined fSeniors rep'orted for registration. There were so many things to do, and so many activities to cram into our last year that we were very busy people. Mary Ann Bruske and Virginia Nixon were chosen co-editors of the Annual. Graduation was held May 24, 1956. With the ropes of the past we will ring the bells of the future. Our ofllcers and representatives for this year were: President, Dick Steinmetzg Vice President, Robert Kennedy: Sec- retary-Treasurer, Martha Harris, Student Council, M-ary Ann Bruske and Don Burnard. 1. 1. 1, I, 1, 1, 1. th l. T. l. 1, I, 1, 1, 1, 1. 1, 195 6 Memoreis CCQXCISS Patricia Boldon, Will my charming blush to Joyce Hutchinson. Don liurnard, will all my female followers to Henry Haugrud, Mary Ann Bruske, will all 1ny argu111ents to Janis Clark. Ilerlie Campbell, will my ability to sleep to all early risers. 1 Bonnie Ford, will my extra pounds to the Pork Lift. Glenn Green, will my quiet and thoughtful man- nerisms to Bob Lounsbury. Jim Harris, will my heiglht to Norman Parker, inking his looks and my height would go well together. Martha Harris, will my car to anyone who can drive it. Marvin Harris. will my massive body to Merlin Steinmetz, William Harris, will my hair to Mr. Vedvik so that he might become another Liberace. Joan Jeffers. will my quiet disposition to Bev- erly Clark. Darlene Jensen, will llly giggle to anyone who is foolish enough to take it. Bob Kennedy, will my seat in Advanced Algebra to anyone needing a place to meditate. Karlene Major, will my candy business to Carmen Stout. Joanne Morris, will my small feet to Sharon Thomas. Robert McNatt, will my athletic ability to all the members of the high school. sincerely be- lieving tihey could use it. Dixie McKinney, will my good times on week-ends to all the lower classmen. Verna Nale, will my long fingernails to the coaches, Mr. Hinds and Mr. Popenfus, Virginia Nixon, will my music ability to Diana Harris. Phyllis North, will my curley hair to Joyce Nelson, Larry Parr, will my ability to go steady to the other young Lochinvars. Leota Potter, will my books, tests and all my written answers to Darwin Ames. Ruth Ann Rush, will my ability to go steady to Helen Hopkins. Larry Shumate, will my share in this task to the next sucker. Larry Stone, will my name Peter to anyone on next. yearls clean-up committee. Jeanne Smith, will my 5 feet 715 inches to Sihar- on Gilman. Lanny Smith, thinking no one could ever accom- plish what l have, make no Will. Marjorie Smith, will the Air Force back to the U. S. Government. Dick Steinmetz, will my ability to do creative writing to all who do not possess this ability. David Stoikes, Will my foot-prints on the cross country track to the other members of the team. Marilyn Wallace, will my vivaciousness to Rod- ney Widner, Anna VVidner, will my mathematical brain to Gene Hodge, Sharon Wiliains, will my short hair to Rita EVallace. 1956 1Memories ----- Q onov' QIMJQVLIS VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN MARY ANN BRUSKE LANNY SMITH Grade Point, Average 95.8 Grade Point Average 94 LEOTA POTTER, 93.8 MARTA HgRRIS, 93.2 VIRGINIA NIKON, 91 8 KARLENE SIAJOR, 91.3 .JEANNE ANTI SMITH, 91 BONNIE SORD, 90,8 13332321956 Mem0rie5 -:::E?:?i-f - --'--' 1 O1fVLe1'lG 9 galllel Tl'iS Lllicf gan!! CQTMSLG April 30, 1955 brought forth the long awaited event of our Junior year-our Junior Prom. Weeks before this day arrived, we had chosen My Isle of Golden Dreams as our theme. As the big day grew closer, the gym was the scene of the making of palm trees, orchids, a terrace, and scenes of water. VVhen the day arrived and all the tihings were done, we had a Very beautiful replica of a tropical isle of splendor. The added the music of Layton Blaine and his orchestra final touch. The of two large Ginger flowers. Thr Grand March fol- coronation took place at 10:30 in front lowed, led by the King and Queen and their Royalty which were: King: James Harris Queen: Mary Ann Bruske The Court of Honor Carl Markee - Ardice Nale Tom Howard - Carla Burnard Larry Stone - Dixie McKinney Ray Nemec - Mardell Hanson We would like to thank Mrs. Curtis and Mr. Vedvik for all the help they gave us and everyone else for making our Prom a success! 1956 Mernories Robert M. and Aurlrvy O. ' G1-nv H. :xml '. xx 4.1 Barb D., Am Jim H. and Mary Ann B. 1 Kzlrlvmf M. zlnrl irlf-nfl f'v'mw :xml f'om'I , Uolllllvs dum-i ng Ki , mi? iw 3. Virginia 4. Grumi IWZIITII 35935 . X11-Nw ot thv sm-mu-x'v gf . Hob K. :md Sharon G., Suv ''f.ff.ff.ffffffffffffff Me7n0Tie5 1 5 D C3 Q 0 g GJQMO1' girls Of. fii'L Altlll O llg01f GHC! Qfiiiafify, .-..-..--. HOME EC. Martlha Harris fpictureb Darlene Jensen Joan Jeffers Virginia Nixon Mary Ann Bruske Marjorie Smith Phyillis North Anna Widner Dixie McKinney Verna Nale Pat Boldon Marilyn Wallace Jeanne Smith Ruth Ann Rush Karlene Major Bonnie Ford Joanne Morris BAND Virginia Nixon ipicturel FORENSICS Pat Boldon fpicturel Darlene Jensen Marjorie Smith Jeanne Smith Mary Ann Bruske Karlene Major Martha Harris Leota Potter 1956 Memories 4-..-.. .e-.1-.. DRAMATICS Marjorie Smith Entire Class GLE-E CLUB Darlene Jensenifpicturel Leota Potter Virginia Nixon Marjorie Smith Mary Ann 'Brueke Pihyillis North Verna Nale Dixie McKinney Pat Boldon Martha Harris Marilyn Wallace Ruth Ann Rush Karlene Major Bonnie Ford Jeanne Smith NEWSPAPER Sharon Williams fpictureJ Entire Class fpictuu l fffff I Mell:0Tl95 ckrsaffle dL?1Ii01' M098 3133332 1956 Memories FFA Berlle Campbell fpicturel Lanny Smith Larry Stone Jim Harris Bill Harris Les Chadwick Larry Parr Robert McNatt G-lenn Green David Stoikes Larry Shumate Dick Stelnmetz BAND Lanny Smith fpicturey Larry Shumate Don Burnard CROSS COUNTRY David Stoikes fpicturel Larry Stone Jim Harris Larry Parr Les Chadwick Glenn Green Dick Steinmetz - DRAMATICS Larry Shumate fpicturel Entire Class BASEBALL Robert McNatt Les Cha-dwvlck Larry Parr Bob Kennedy Dick Steinrnetz fpicturel BAS KETBALL Dick Steinmetz Bo-b Kennedy Robert MlcNatt Don B-urnard Lanny Smith Les Chadwick Larry Parr Jim Harris fpicturel TRACK Jim Harris fpicturel Les Chadwick Robert McNatt Glenn Green David Stoikes Larry Shumate Larry Parr Don Burnard 23333333 195 6 Memories 5211? t mama! Qjtajy Front Row: K. Major, P, Boldon, S. Willifams, V. Nixon, M. Bruske, P. North D McKinney M Wallace, Miss Bishop. Second Row: L. Potter, V. Nale, M. Smith, L. Stone, D. B-urnard, D. Jensen, J. Jeffens R Rush G Green Thind Row: J. Morris, B. Ford, A. Widner, M. Harris, J. Smith, D. Stoikes, R McNatt B Campbell B. Kennedy, Fourth Row: Mr. Oaklief, L. Chadwick, M. Harris, L. Sthumate, B. Harris, L Smith J Harris D Steinmetz, L. Parr. The Annual Staff was composed of the entire Senior Class with Mary Ann Bruske and Virginia Nixon as co-editors. Mr. Widstrand cooperated beautifully with us in editinfg this year book. We hope t'he readers will get as mu-c'h enjoyment from reading it as we did in editing it. In years to come we hope that this book will give an accurate ac- count of what we did this school year and recall many pleasant memories to the reader's mind. 1956 Memories -- Qzljeufsjwaper ditztg First Row P Boldon, K. Major, Mrs. Dunham, L. Potter, D. McKinney B Ford Second Row S William J. S ' s, mlth, D. Stelnmetz, L. Smith, B. Campbell M Sn11th Every Monday found the Senior English class diligently preparing the Windjammer, which was pub1is'hed weekly in the La Farge Enterprise. Since this was a Senior activity, it was under the able supervision of Mrs. Dunham, Senior English teacher. The editors were Jeanne Ann Smith and e news of the Windjammer was Sharon Williams. Th so sensational that it was the first thing that the students read on getting the Enterprise each lVed- nesday evening-sto say the least, the gossip was sometimes startling, --i 233333331956 Mfmoreze ..,..,..,.. RIARY ANN BRUSKE PATRICIA BOLDON tPatJ Busy in Mass with her work At respo silziliry slr- never will shirk. Glee Club- 1-2-3 G.A.A - -1-4 Anngal Staff-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 XVllllljELl1lH1QI'-1-4 Student Council-4 Class Oflicer-1 Prom Queen-3 F.F.A. Sweetette-2 Homecoming Court--4 Square Dance Club--1 Full of rhythm and vitality A gay and fun-loving personality. Annual Staff-4 Glee Club-1-2-3-4 Library--3 Forensics42-4 G.A.A.-1 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 XVindjamn1er-1-2-3-4 Student Council-3 Square Dance Club-1 BERLIE CAMPBELL tHobartJ Always joking, a riot in class Sleeping time away till the hour is past. Library-1-2-3 Forensics-1-2-4 Dramatics-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 F.F.A.--1-2-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 XVindjamn1er-2-3-4 Student Council----1 Square Dance Club-1 if DONALD BURNARD fBi11J He in one not be measured by his stature. Bancl41-2-3-4 Cross Countryfl Trarfk-3-4 Basketball--3-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 F.F.A.-1 Annual Staff-4 XVinrljammer-4 Student Council--4 Class Officer-2 Boys Volleyball-3 Homecoming Court-3 1956 Memoreis -:gm ---' - --f- - 4 l,lC,Sl,llG CHAIDWICK tllesl BONNIE FORD QV-SJ Tlu- world bvlongs to the 4-nvrgeticg Kind and thoughtful to everybody Who wants the world. A nurse is what she wants to be. I,ih1'g11'y f 2 Glen Club-1-2-3 Cross Country- M1-2 DI'L1l11aii0S-4 'rl-M-k. 'gg Pep Club-1-2-3-4 ' -A llzlskvllmall- -1-2-3 llasc-ball---1-2-3-4 VVindjan1mer-4 Annral Staff-4 114-D muy--1-2-3-4 1Xl'lllli1.'f'TS 4K0llVKCIIN l. Club- 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff-f-4 F'.F.A.--l-2 Wlncljarunlor l Squaw llam-9 Flnn GLENN GREEN He- ll Aml S as a nice smile a friendly style. Annual Staff-4 Carr: Cfwnntry-f4 Track-3 lf'.F.A.fA-A1-2-3-4 'Vransfvrsf Sparia JAMES HARRIS iBig .limb In basketball Jinx is truly a -star He's helpvd our class to go far. Basketball-1-2-3-4 Cross Country-3-4 'Track-2-3-4 L Club--2-3-4 F'.F.A.-1-2 XVlIldj21I1llllPI'-f-4 Boys Volleyball-V-2-3-4 Prom King--3 Mr. L,H.S,- -3 Annual Staff-4 1956 Memoreis 555 MARTHA HARRIS fMartyJ MARVIN HARRIS iMikeJ Martha is quite a riot Not all corn comes from stalks Always says she's going to diet. Glee Club-.2 Glee Club-1-2-3 Cross Country+2 Library-2-3 X Basketball-2-3-4 Forensics---1-2-3-4 Baseball-4 G.A.A.-W1 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Pep Club-A1-2-3-4 Vvlllfl ammer-4 Annual Staff-4 15-ills-ill Sizlif-1 VVindja111n1er-1-2-3-4 F.F.A.-1-2-Q Student Councilvl Claws Officer--2-4 Squiz' N Dance Club--1 1 VI ILLIAM HARRIS lBillJ Independent is he A good sruif-nr, in biology. Glee Club-4 I 'Tia 1571 Band--1 Pep Club-W4 F'.F'.A.g1 Winzljammer-4 Annual Staff-Q4 Trrinsfors-'NK 'aukesha DARLENE JENSEN fT0otsJ She giggles many times a day Things are funny, iso they sav Glee Club-I-2-3-4 Library-4 Band-2 Pep Club+1-2- Annual Staff XVindjan1mer Class Officer- Forensics--1 3-4 1-2-3-4 522222221956 M0m0TCiS:?'f:f223 I 1' s A T, , fi JUAN Jpjg.'p'lgR3 1.10, 1iOlllCK'I' KENNEDY fB'0bJ Always quif-I, allways frivlmrlly. Th? 240011 flifl YOUHS Amina! SIHH44 So why should I worry? l's-p Clulr- 3 lizlsliotlmzxllfli-4 Wi1xcl,i:11x11114-1' 4 H4 1f'll2lll- 'li-4 Avnilul Stull' 34 Pvv f'lub3 3-1-2-21-4 'l'l'2l'l ll- ,1 yy,l5,g,y Wimlfzxnlnlev-4 Arn :tl Stuff- -4 i'l11:::: Oflicml'----I!-4 V'll'Zll'FlA'I'1' li: ri 3 '11 S aa ' 1 I ju W3 lxA1cl,lf:N1c MAJOR fH0opJ 'J 0 ' J uxw lv QINN ,Y mm Sh:-'s llI'f'fl ut' running around -X My -16 , , A Now she-'s rl-urly to svttlv clown. mi T Mun Qilixrwiw um. Ululm-1-2-3 X ,Q . H. A ' ' l'Ul'k'Il,4l4'.-3 1 if gl -4 A-4 7 cz-.A.A.- 31 K ' ' ' . wp cum 331-2-sa-4 1 Qguflubl QM Annual Stuff-4 if 0 H I St ,xVlll4l,lZlllllllf'l 'Y-2-3-4 , , i . Sqlmrc- llzlnc-v Club 1 , j R 'll DJ muh N' QW gl lf 2 K f ff , X -1:-1:51956 f?77T0TC15 ?5:':iE:E' lf, , , ff f' N rt l I I il W T rx I l if K K I. ROBERT MCNATT CBobl JOANNE MQRRIS Baseball is my favorite sport, AS nice 3' girl as can be But glrls are my Speclalty' S'he's a friend of vou and mes Trackf-A3-4 ' ' ' ' Basketball-N1-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 Baseball-1-2-3-4 G-A-A--4 Pep club-1-2-3-4 Pep Club-4 -.Lo Clubvla-3-4 Transfers-Westby F.F'.A.-1 Windjammer-4 Annual Stull'-4 Class Oflilcer-1-3 J Boys Volleyball-1-2-3-4 Mr, L.H.S. Candidate-3 Square Dance Club-1 ' VERNA NALE iRustyJ VIRGINIA NIXON QGinnyJ Her aim in life A saxophone player she is To be Jerry's wife. And in sports quite a whiz. Glee Club-2-3-4 'Glee Club-1-2 G.A.A.--1 Band41-2-3-4 Pep Club--1-2-3-4 G.A.A.-1-4 Annual Staff--4 Windjammer-4 Windjammer-4 Annual Staff-4 ' Student Council-2 Homecoming Court-3 F.F.A. Sweetheart-3 Miss L.H.S. Candidate-3 Square Dance Club-1 Prom Court-4 Square Danqe Club--1 i 4 , x . XY, , 1 xht l fa M 333223219 6 emvfefs ----------- - gs Ll xi, U 24 A 1, ., X PHYLLIS NORTH Always quiet, always friendly Glee Club-1-3-4 Pep Club--1-2-3 Windjammer--3-4 Annual Staff-4 l LEOTA POTTER Studying hour after hour A trait unknown to many a scholar. Annual Staff-4 O LARRY PARR fPeteJ Sunday dviving is Larry's yearn SVe always watch him make that turn, Basketball-H2-3-4 Baseball'-2-3-4 Pep Club-A--1-2-3-4 L Club---3-4 F.F.A -1-2 Annual Staff-4 VV1Ild,il.l111l18I'1-I Class OmC9T-2 Square Dance Club--1 RUTH Sh e B u t, ANN RUSH LRuthieJ looks innocent, clon't judge a book by i Annual Staff-4 Glee Culb-1-2-3-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Windjammer--4 F.F.A. Sweetette-V-3 Hmnecoming Court-2 Square Dance Club-, ts cover LARRY SHUMATE fSchmutl Very studious and never late- Itfs no one but Larry Shuniate. Glee Club-2-4 Forensicsfl-2-3-4 Dramatics42-3-4 Annual Staff-4 Band--A-1-2-3-4 Track--3 Pep Club- fl-2-3-4 F'.F'.A.ff-l Square Dance Club-1 LANNY SMITH tS111ittyl 1956 Memoreisf'55f'53 JEANNE ANN SMITH CJeanJ A tall blonde with pretty blue eye: She is one who enjoys at surprise Glee Clubgl-3-4 1 Forensics-1-2-3 G.A.A.-1 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 XVincljainn1ei'- -1-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 Square Dance Club--1 MARJORIE SMITH tMarjb He aims high and hits the ina Men are bothersome Band-1-2-3-4 I don't mind being bothered Basketball-4 Glee Club-1-2-3-4 lfep Club f-1-2-3-4 Library-3 L Club-2-3-4 F.F'.A.f1 Windjammer-4 Annual Staff-4 Student Council-e2 Class Officer-41-3 Basketball Manager- --l Forensics-2-4 Drziniaticsgii G.A.A.f1 Pep Club--1-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 VViudjamn1eI'-1-2-3-4 Square Dance Clubfl d W' RICHARD STEINMETZ CDickJ Smiling and liked bv ever one You Dl'2llll2lYii'S-4 Cross Countryeel-2-3 llzlsketlmllw-1-2-3-4 Iiziselmll-A-1-2-4 Pep Clube -1'-2 I, Club -3-4 l+'.F.A.- -1-2 xvlllflj2llllIllPI'?-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 Class Officer--4 Boys Volleyball-fl-2-3-4 Mr, L,H.S, Candidate-3 Homer-oniing Court---3 lines-bull Manager-1-3 Srliiuvo lJ2l.lN'0 Club- 41 LARRY STONE iPercyJ If sm-hool is liberty then igive me de-aili, Glee Club--4 Cross Country-1 Pep Clubf-1-2-Il-4 f'luh---1-2-3-4 F.l+'.A.-1-2-3-4 Vfimljunnner'-4 Annual Staff-4 llovs Volleyball--3 l'! fl'l f'0llI'l-f 3 . Y can 2llW'2lYSf'0L1Ill on Dick for fun. l I 1956 Mgmoreif -2133: l,.l ' gfgf ,.,,. , DAVID STOIKES lDaveJ He's getting to be quite fl clown Things are funny when he's around Cross CountryQ3-4 Truck-3-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 L Club-4 Square Dance Club-1 Annual Staff-4 F.F.A.-1-2 -1 MARILYN WALLACE lWallyJ VVit.l1 111911 she gets along just swell In Z1I'l and singing .she does well. Glee Club-fl-2-3 G.A,A.---1 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Annual Staff-4 Xvllldjilllllllill'--1-2-3--4 Square Dance Club-1 -3332331956 Memoreisgffga f V- . ANNA WIDNER fAnnJ SHARON NVILLIAMS One of the smartest girls in school A ring on the finger She never breaks a rule. Is worth ten on the phone G.A.A.-1 Glee Clubvl-2-3-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Forensics-1-2 Annual Staff-4 Pep Club-1-2-3-4 Windjammer-4 Windjammer-1-3-4 Annual Staff-4 53353353 1956 Memo reis Qfass Qroplzecy The time ls the year 1966, ten shorl years following the graduation of the class of '56 from La Farge High School. As I look back over the past ten years, a decade of advancement for some, one of decline for the rest, I can select many important incidents and dates, but a few stand out above the others as the key plays made by the 56ers. 4 Following are the sequences which I have picked as outstanding, some of them will make the faculty members of '56 proud, others will make them wince with wonder of what ever could have happened. May, 1956-- No doubt everyone will remember this date- L.H.S, 'graduated the class of '56 and sent them into the wide world.. Q The latter part of this month was marked with several celebrations concerning the graduation. I will not discuss the results as most everyone re- members them anyway. June, 1956- Karlene Major pulls down the first big event by entering the role of Mrs. Winfred Bold. Virginia Nixon starts her long climb toward earning 'her way throulgh college by landinlg a job as head usher at the Y.M.C.A, Berlle Campbell says he has had enough of Wisconsin and heads back to Colorado. We all know it isn't Wisconsin Uhat's bothering Berlie, just a certain cowgirl out West. July, 1956- . David Stoikes starts repairing h-is Ford so he can becorme a traveling salesman after taking a short course in Selling Mop Handles . Les Chadwick, who has been living it up the past month, finally decides 'he would like to be a sailor boy and as a result takes a final look at the Kickapoo for a while. Darltue Jensen achieves the honor of setting off the fireworks at the Fourth of July celebration. Congratulations Miss Jensen! Bob McNatt makes a final attempt at joining the Navy, but a certain girl named Audrey per- suades fhdm to take a job in La Crosse. Mike Harris receives water boy scholarship from Harrisburg Institute of Orneryness. Don't get the teams mixed up Mike. Martha Harris leaves for Pan America in quest of a. job as an apprentice in a straw h-at weavin-g factory, Phyllis North quits Don Brown, heads for t'he Orpheum in Madison where she will be official ticket taker. August, 1956- Pat Boldon and Jean Ann Smith leave for London where they will enroll in a school of ad- vanced poetry. Hope the lgflrls don't blush While reciting love scenes before those English lads. Larry Parr bids Judy Sanford: an unexpected, but sweet good-bye and then joins the Army. Hail Buck Private Parr! ! Don Burnard after a summer of splendor working oh the telephone line reluctantly tells the girls in Viola they must make la great sacritice by letting him join the Armed Forces. Poor girls?? Leota Potter obtains official candy tasters position with the Brach'Candy Co. She will probably get plmp'les. September, 1956- ' Mr. Oaklief convinces Jim Harris that Platte- ville could use his basketball talent. Barbara Deibilg Q promises sfhe will come down to watch her hero perform. Bob McNatt quits his job at La. Crosse and heads for Platteville right on the lheels of Harris. Audrey made a promise similar toZBarbara's. Larry Shumate, after working for Hank Trappe all summer, buys a car and travels to La Crosse State. Probably spend all his time over at Logan H, S., and flunk out the first semester. Lanny Smith enrolls at the University of Wisconsin where he immediately becomes a dashing ladies man. Man??? November, 1956- Bonnie Ford is forced, by the cold weather, to go south where tihe weather is warm, just like the smiles of those southern boys. Bet Bonnie will find a good loolginlg hillbilly. Marilyn Wallace meets middle aged gentle- man from music firm who is interested in putting her through snging school. Wondler if he is good looking? Doubt it!! Mary Ann Bruske becomes advisor in a com- pany named O. W. P. F. toverweight problems forgottenj. Mary Ann gets quite a bang out of those chunky girls coming to her for advice. January, 1957- Dixie McKinney mysteriously disappears, leaving a string of broken 'hearts behind. Wonder who he was??'! Marjorie Smith goes to London and then to Paris wihere she will enter ballet school. Bet she breaks her ankle the first' day. Bill Harris makes 'goodf over the Christmas holidays, He obtained a position singing White Christmas in front of a drug store in Chcilgao. Hope his voice didn't crack. February, 1957- Joan Morris enterssoap contest, wins free trip to the Union of South Africa. Maybe s'he will learn to swing through' the trees. Verna Nale enters dog food contest, wins hound. She rapidly exchanged it with Jerry Y. for a diamond ring. Glenn Green and Larry Stone made a stab at farming, but are now busy giving Congress a hard time about the price of hogs. 1Both learned the facts in Mrs. Oaklief's Social Problems class. Now con- gress thinks they are both social problems. Bob Kennedy Sr., after feeding his eldest son all winter, sends Bob tlSkinheadJ after 'his first d-ay of work' so he may earn enough to enter college next fall. Joan Jeffers travels to Hawaii for reasons she will not reveal until later. You can't fool us Joan! June, 1958- Ruth Ann Rush announces something every- one knew in the first place--she is going to marry Ted Olson. Anna Widner gives the class of '56 another representative for Uncle Sam as she enlists in the Wacs. ' Sharon Williams sinks her hooks into a red- head-lands a guy named Roger Hubbard. Wasn't a bad catch according to Sharon. Fefbruary, 1959- Success for Mr. and Mrs. Winfred Bold!! Windy is a big shvot in the plant. Mrs. Bold fH0op'J is the mother of several children. .Several?? Two to be exact. March, 1959- David Stoikes Zhas also moved' up to the bilg shot position. He has chucked the old Ford and .....,........,.feesef1956 Memorezs drives around the country' in a Cadillac giving dem- onstrations on how to use the new fangled atomic mop-handles. July, 1959- Darlene has come a long way since setting off her fireworks on the Fourth of July in '56. She switched occupations and is now Madam Jensen of Jensen Creations. What kind of creations? Les Chadwick comes home for a few days. He looks pretty sharp in the Navy blue. Says he likes it so well he is thinking of re-enlisting. Prob- ably has a girl in every port. Virginia Nixon has lonig, given up her job at the Y. She is now sweeping 'honors at La Crosse State. Music offers are also beginning to ap'pear. October, 1959- Word has been received of a great ciattleman from southern Colorado. Just sent a million dollars worth of cattle to Iolwa. You guessed it! Buckin Berlie Campbell's a millionaire. Bob McNatt and Jim Harris start their final year as aces at Platteville. Don't suppose anybody hasn't ihieard that they led the Pioneers to two straight championships. Jim Harris is also a success in the industrial arts department, His inventions are sticking out in every Hall. Jean Ann Smith drops out of school of ad-- vanced poetry to marry a tall, lean, sober, but rich Englishman. Pat Boldon remains calm despite proposals and keeps on widh the pretty verses. Guess she is determined to become a poetress. December, 1959- Bonnie Ford returned to Wisconsin for the holidays. Guess who she married. A boy from Ger- many who happened to be p assinig through. the sunny South. January, 1960- Marilyn Wallace is a success at the singing school. Finally! She now has a job singing about Winston cigarettes every Monday night. By the way, Marilyn is singing on a program called Bill's Musical Hits of the Week starring the great crooner Williaim Harris of the Kickapoo. June, 1960- Lanny Smibh graduates from the U. of W. All the girls are so disaplpointed at him leaving that he has decided to further his education. Bob McNatt, Jim Harris and Larry Shumate, who transferred from La Crosse when his girl from Logan left him, graduated from Platteville. Jolhn Barth is back up at La Farge crying for some more basketball stars. Maybe Burl Turner will take over wat-.c Bob and Jim left off. Another important task was done by Bob Mc Natt. He changed Audrey Oium's name to McNatt. Bravo!! Virginia Nixon bowed out at Lia Crosse, but has received a music scholarship from a big Uni- versity in the South. March, 1961- Phyliis North returns to La Farge, buys in- terest in the Mars Theatre. She has also invented a big seller at the refreshment counter - colored popcorn. A May, 1961- Two strange, but yet familiar Army Sergeants handed out a S5 tip in the restaurant. You guessed it. Buck Private Parr and Burnard are not Buck Privates any more. Don said the beans are so good any more that he guessed he would stay -hitched to the army for a while longer. Parr said he would too, only he doesn't care for the Army clothes. Seems they can't find a pair of shoes fancy enough for him. August, 1962- Headlines! Dixie McKinney has been found! Playing under the name of Mickey DiKinney she has becomes a famous movie actress. By the way, all those poor fellows from tfhe Kickapoo have been forgotten. Darlene Jensen has come a long way since July 4, 1956-she is now a fashion correspondent for a New York newspaper, working in Paris. September, 1962- Word was received from Detroit that Mike Harris is working as advisor on how to reenforce the 1'enders on DeSoto automobiles. January, 1963- A strange girl appeared in town over the holidays. She looked familiar, only she weighed about 60 pounds more than she should have. It was Leota Potter, only Brach Candy Co. fhad doub- lcd hier size. May, 1963- Mary Ann Bruske, now head of O.W.P.F., was voted the lady with the best figure in the mid- west. She isn t li. uske anymore though. Don't know who he is, but heis 'good looking. June, 1964- La 1-'args was astonished at a recent picture of a now famous ballet dancer. Marjorie Smith must have really worked on those exercises. Believe it or not slhe is a mere 110 pounds. September, 1965- . Joan Morris returns from Africa wearing diamonds on every finger. She married an explorer wlho discovered a diamond mine. December, 1965- Verna Nale sends word from California that she and Jerry are doing fine. She has a couple of helpers around the house-both girls. Glenn Green and Larry' Stone have given up giving Congress a hard time. They returned only long enough to go to Ohio 'where they purdhased a farm wiith two 'houses . . . why two houses? They were both caught in the tender trap'l. February, 1966- Bob Kennedy, who started working a short nine years ago, found it wasn't so bad after all, He even worked his way through college, after wlhich he joined the Navy. Bob Dlans to stay there unless onegof those port beauties changes his mind. March, 1966- No, Joan Jeffers didn't marry a Hawaiian, but they say she is an expert instructor on the hulu dance even if she is from Wisconsin, While driving through a nearby city a native of La Farge came upon a new Chevrolet, which was decorated with bright lights and emblems. In the back was a little red-headed girl and a slender boy of four or five who looked like a basketball player. That's right Ruth and Ted were in the front seat. April. 1966- Anna Widner returns to her beloved Ava- lanche as a big brass in tlhe Wacs. She brings along a husband who is only a private in the Army. Won- der who will issue orders in the household. Sharon Hubbard tWilliamsJ landed a job as secretary in a big Milwaukee firm. Who is taking care of Roger Hubbard Jr.?-Roger Hubbard Sr. of course. What about Dick Steinmetz, who do you think was feeding Harris and McNatt while t'hey were winning those clhampionships at Platteville? He landed a job coaching 'basketball at Superior Cen- tral-of course they Won the state championship. He never did find a girl that would marry him, so he's still a bachelor playing the field. - Memories gpilogue OU HAVE REACHEID a milestone in life. You have arrived at a point where you must leave the carefree ways of youth and make pre- paration to take your place i-n the world as yan adult, Set a goal and strive to attain it. How close you get to this goal will be determined by your own initiative, so work hard and make your place in this world a place of distinction. 33335333 1 956 Memories 5555512 YOU CAN'T BEAT KICKAPOO! FOR . . . HANDY LOCATION OF FACTORY FOR . . . QUALITY FOR . . . PRICE Try Your Dealer, If He Doesn't Handle It, Come To The Plant, KICKAPOO FEIRTILIZEIRS 4 HILLSBORO, VVIS. COMPLIMENTS OF . . . C 6: S MOTORS SALES an SERVICE Q Chevrolet Q Buick Telephone 33 LA FARNGE, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . KNITT CONSTRUCTION CO. liearly-Mix Concrete Clay Barn Equipment VIROQUA, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . CALLAWAY 6: ST OLESON Complete Service on PLUMBING, HEATING, ELEICTRIC Ill tfkphonesf SF YF Bill 185 Floyd 23 LA FARGE, VVISICONSIN COMPLIMEJNTS OF . . ELM GROVE DAIRY RICHLAND CENTER, WISCONSIN Telephone 48 COMPLIMENTS OF . . . DR. F. F. GOLLIN Physician and Surgeon LA FARGE, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . CASH STORE Everyday Low Prices Meats, Groceries, Produce Phone 21 LA FARGE, WISCONSIN 1222221956 Memories LA FARGE ENTERPRISE BOOK CHECK AND JOB PRINTING COMPLIMENTS OF . . . LA F ARGE STATE BANK Deposits up to 310,000 Insured in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation LA FARGE, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . FARMERS MUTUAL AUTO INSURANCE CO. Reynard M, Bentson, Agent 105 Western Ave., Box 307 VIROQUA, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . HARVEY'S MARKET 61 LOCKER MEATS AND GROCERIES l'rec1-ssing' and Smoking Phones: 5 and 176 LA FARGE, WISCONSIN Compliments of . . . WHEELER. BROS Feed - Seed - Grain Viola, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . LARSOIVS SPORTING GOODS Vlroqua, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . HIIIIICR-EST GREENHOUSFZ Viroqua, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . l'R.l4IS'l'0N'S SURGE SERVICE Dairy Equipment 8.1 Water Systems Surge Milkers Richland Center -- Phone 650VV Compliments of . . . SAFFEII MUSIC CO. Richland Center, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . BURNHAMWS JEVYELRY STORE AND BURN HAM'S DRUG STORE Richland Center, Wisconsin 2232332321956 Memories Compliments of COMPLIIVIENTS OF . . . FERRIES FURNITURE FRIENDLY STORE Fairview, Wisconsin 5K . -,--.-.M.-.-.-. FUNERAL SERVICE ' ' ' ' ' ' ' -1 Compliments of . . . l i T' BENNE'IT at BENNETT L Farge,VVi1scons Viroqua, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . LA FARGE CO-OP OIL CO. LUCAS JEWELRY Locally Owned and Operated . . . Vlroqua, Wisconsin Prom Sharing Companyn Distributors of :-: -- :-: - :-: - :-: A :-5 T Fuel Oils 1 lglfgsgegils Compliments of . . . ---Phone 67--- DAHLS DRUG STORE La Fargo, Wisconsin Viroqua, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF . . . NUZUM YARDS Lumber, Building Material, Coal Phone 43 LA FARGE, WISCONSIN Com DR. C-ULBRANDSEN Viroqua, Wisconsin Com MAJOR 6: PARR BARBER SHOP LA FARGE, VVISCONSIN .-. -- .-.1 .'. f .-. -- .-, pliments of . . . LA FARGE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COMPANY LA FARGE, 'WISCONSIN .-. ' .-.1 .-. -' .-. -' .-, pliments If IDEAL CAFE Dinners and Lunches Olive Rittenhouse LA FARGE, WISCONSIN .-. - .-. - .-: - .-. - .-, COMPLIMENTS OF' . . . SMITI-I'S TEXACO LA FARGE, VVISCONSIN -33353533 1956 Memories COMPLIMENTS OF . . . LLOYD E. FULMER Insurance 8a Bonds Phones: Res. 91, Office 24 R-13 La Farge, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS 014' . . . RALPH L. FREEZE Freeze Law Office Compliments of . . . H Ba D LUMBER COMPANY Inc. Forest Products La Farge, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . BAND BOX Bob Kennedy LA FARGE, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . C. MEADOWS Furniture and Floor Coverings Richland Center, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF . . . KIIINZING dk SONS Plumbing -- Heating - Sheet Metal Phone 297 Richland Center CO,MPLIMENT'S OF . . . muxsnum' DRUG STORE La Farge, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF . . . MARS THEATRE Don Brown, Proprietor LA FARGE, WISCONSIN Compliments of . . . DR. V. A. BREN DEN Westby, VVisconsin Compliments of . . . DR. SMITH, D.ll.S. Westby, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . SANFORD l'I1OTHING STORE Clothing, Shoes, and Furnishing Goods La Farge, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . MEl.VIN'S IGA SUPER MARKET Fruit, Meat, Vegetables LA FARGE, WISCONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . MART!-lA'S RESTAURANT Best Coffee on the Kickapoo Phone 74 - La Farge, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . A -'34 G 8 E MOBILE STATION LA FARGE, WISCONSIN Compliments of . . . MICK'S HARDWARE Bernard Mick, Proprietor LA FARIGE, VVISICONSIN COMPLIMENTS OF . . . Vll4LAND'S PAINT 8 WALLPAPER Glidden Paints Westby, Wisconsin 1311222 1956 Memories 55555515 Compliments of . . . SCHMITT BROS. Manufacturers and Dealers In Butter and Cheese LA FARGE, XVISCONSIN Compliments of . . . WVESTBY IMPLEMENT COMPANY John Deere Machines and Repair Westby, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF . . . MAIN CAFE Gladys VVinchell Meats, Short Orders, Lunch Viola, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . CUZY ' UAFE Meals and Lunches Viola, Wisconsin lVlAJOR'S FEED 8 MACHINERY Allis-Chalmers Nutrena Feed TV and Appliances La Farge, Wisconsin COMPLIMENTS OF . . . RICHLAND CENTER BUSINESSIVIEN Fleming Shoe Store Leyda Ford Sales Ewers Motor Co. Compliments of . . VIROQUA BUSINESS MEN Groves Clothing Store Viroqua Beauty Shop Wheeler Music Store Laughus Drug Store Hanson Shoe Store Kvamme jewelry D unnu m's Cafe Viroqua Locker Marshall-Wells A. D. Fortney Felix's 2355353333332 195 6 Memories gzEeze2z22is5f CDM? gGU111 Lua! Cgvlzofograpizs were iakgwz Ly cf ' A flicgsom Zucfio 710 Oflflain Qjireef oga 6?1'0SS6, wzscons 1956 Memories J' , ,. I s 2 Q 5 L l lv ' 5 S JI 1 I . u Q 'X 5 E . 1 4 2