Luther L Wright High School - Hematite Yearbook (Ironwood, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1945 volume:

Cl)£ GratWaiiu Class of tfye £uH)er ClDri i School presents Ci)e my hematite, a drama ramatnjacts (To tljose members uitjo Ijaue left our troupe to jotnllje armeb forces me respectfully bebicate ttjis JHematite Jn flllemn ria Robert Thomas Oliver M. Harja Rudolph Olesnevich Jack Zambrovitz Robert Keig J. D. Reid Russell Gribble Robert Dunstan Robert Burns Wayne Maki George Kostopolus John Lesselyong Douglas Warren Waifred Hoberg George Olesnevich Emil Pavlovich Steve Martin Thormo Johnson Joseph Grenda William L. Williams Roy Kaartunen Kayo Malmberg George Apostle Joseph Kerkove John O'Berto Raymond Carli John Zadra J us tus Pearson Herbert C. Johnson Peter Perlich Albert C. Carlson Waldemar Sakaia Prank Mieloszyk Paul Novacich Jack G. Allen Prank Dwyer Prank J. Hager Russell Erickson Randall Anderson Guido Silvestri John S. Kozlowski Arthur L. Kleiraola Arnold Nelmark Wilbur Thomas Carl A. Lehtimaki Harold Hill Edward Jaszcak Donald Peterson George Pearson Addison Palmquist Andrew Longhini Wallace Danielson John M. Wesolowski Rudolph Krainak Walter E. Jacobsen John 0. Bay Leonard Skowronski Prancis Tonkosky Fred Babich Prancis Jacquart Isadore Ruditys John Rupnik Getting: ICuihcr Tfx. bright IHtgh School Jrotnuood, iHUtchtgan temper 1944 firaducers Seated; Standing; Inset; 2. Russell Jonnson, Thomas Robins, Alma Nelson, Hjalraer Wester John W. Best, Robert R. Wright, Edmund Hill, Arthur E. Erickson John S. Landon, Lieutenant Raymond L. Erickson (on duty in Navy) Members of the Board of Education are elected by school voters for terms of four years. Their service to the schools of Ironwood is given without compensation. Responsibility rests with them for determining all school policy, approving the selection of all staff members, the courses to be taught, and the instructional materials used. The Board adopts and administers the annual budget. Many hours are spent by each Board member perforniig the duties for whih he is elected. Recently the school has added a complete vocalional shop instalhtion largely made up of equipment transferred to the School District from NYA. This progressive step in education was made possible by the vision of the Board of Education in acquiring priority at an early date in NYA organization here. Members of the Board are Mr. Thomas Robins, President; Mr. Edmund Hill, President Pro-Tem; Mr. Hjalmer Wester, Treasurer; Mr. John Landon, Chairman of Finance Committee; Mr. John W. Best; and Lieutenant Raymond L. Erickson, USNR. Miss Alma Nelson is Secretary; Mr. Robert Wright, Attorney; and Mr. Arthur E. Erickson, Superintendent of Schools. directors Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Typing Editor Co-Art Editors Sports Editor Virginia Relich Marguerite Yelacich Marguerite Johnson Greta Peterson Betty Ann Warren Donald Best Ruth E. Anderson Laura Surprenant Bernard Coleman Marshall Treado Ruth Ann Pollari David Patek Myra Bane Bakka Marilyn Sell LITERARY STAFF Roalene Peterson Juniors: Ann Dahlen, Audrey Nydahl. PAUL COLEMAN MRS. DORIS OCILVIE JENNIE JOHNSON English Senior Adviser National Honor Society English Social Studies MRS. ELIZABETH HASSINEN English NICK RAJKOVICH American History I Club Keyhole Business Staff ELIZABETH PHELAN School Nurse BERNICE BARNETT Spanish English Spanish Cluh JACK KRAEMER Chemistry I Cluh Director of Athletics DOROTHY LAWRENCE Physical Education Girl Scouts Cheerleaders Bowling Club NOAH WARREN Welding MARSHALL TREADO Physical Education Apparatus Club EVSRILLE KNIGHT Commercial Studies Girl Scouts Bowling Club Cheerleaders Student Council SHIRLEY FIELD Mathematics JOHN GRIBBLE Machine Shop MAURICE BLOMILEY MARY McKEVITT Manual Training Home Economics ETHEL MILLER Commercial Studies Junior Commercial Cl� ELMER MILLER Manual Training ROSA PAPE Commercial Studies Senior Pep Club MARTIN ERICKSON Biology Assistant Coach ELIZABETH TAUTGES Librarian ARNOLD KIEL Band director JANET REID MRS. IDA BATES Ancient History Modern History Freshman Adviser RUTH BIRGE Modern History Sophomore Adviser MAX NEWCOMB Manual Training Assistant Coach English Keyhole HAZEL BARACKMAN Home Economics MRS. ROTH LUNDQDIST English (first semester) (Not Pictured) JANET GOUDIE Latin Algebra Junior Adviser JEAN GOUDIE English Girls1 Friendship League Dean of Girls ALMA NELSON ELIZABETH ARASIM MINA COLLI CK Secretary Office Superintendent s Secretary Matron MART L. ROBERTS GERALDINE TREMAINE Secretary s Office DOROTHY CARLSON JEAN STENSTROM Principal s Office iWain QJUaractrrs Seniors fJtfra pnt Say Spyallr lttr prp silent Sop fljpnatz 5Ir pa surer Suth Anderson Secretary Marshall (Hr ratio Prologue Flower: Red Rose Colors: Red and White Motto: In today already walks tomorrow. Many great things happened in 1941, one of which was oiir entrance as freshmen into the Lather L. Wright High School. We were wide-eyed and scared, hat in a very short time we adjusted oarselves to the strangeness of the school. On October 29 we elected the following as oar class officers: Joe Lenatz, president; Robert Oorrilla, vice- president; Jack Wicklcnd, secretary; and Myra Bane Bakka, treasorer. Oar class sponsor was Miss Mildred Webster. In the second semester, when we had lost most of oar greenness, we calmed oar shaking knees and presented oar class assembly, with Joe Lenatz serving as Master-of-Ceremonies. Oh, yes, we also began oar correspondence with the stadents of Whitecliffe Moant Grammar School in England, a project which has grown to great proportions. As sophomores we were able to smile and feel not too sorry for the new freshies. We elected the following officers: Marshall Treado, president; Myra Bane Bakka, vice- president; Carl HJalmquist, secretary; and Marcia Waldo, treasurer. We began oar collection of honors with the election of Bob Petrusha and Marshall Treado to the National Athletic Honor Society. Miss Birge was the class sponsor. In oar Junior year we really began to come into the limelight. First of all we elected the folbwing class officers: Bob PetrushA, president; Jane Pearson, vice-president; Carl HJalmaoist, secretary; and Robert Gorrilla, treasurer. In May, with the help of Miss Janet Goudie, our sponsor, oar class presented its momentous prom, with an elaborate Congo setting complete with shining silver stars, illumined moon, huge orchids, and climbing vines. We remember well how long and faithfully Mrs. L. Surprenant worked with the decorations committee to produce this effect. Members of our class became non-coms in the R. 0. T. C., with bright hopes for obtaining the coveted officers hats the following year. In March ten Juniors were elected to the National Honor Society and two Junior boys became members of the National Athletic Honor Society . Finally on June 8, we slammed our locker-doors shut for the last time as Juniors. All in all, it was a wonderful year, but we were planning an even better year as seniors. Now, in our last year, we are leaving behind us a brilliant record. We started out with a bang by promptly electing our class officers: RAy Begalle,president; Joe Lenatz, vice-president; Marshall Treado, secretary; and Ruth 3. Anderson, treasurer. We chose our class colors,flower, and motto. R. 0. T. C. ratings were announced (those officers hats and swords at last !) and letters were given to football and basketball players. Snafu, the wasp, made his appearance on the study hall blackboards to help the subscription drive for the 1945 Hematite. and he soon became well-known among the students of the school. During the second semester a number of the boys in our class left to Join the armed forces, thus making the class smaller. On March 15 sixteen additional seniors were elected to the National Honor Society. In April we presented our class assembly, complete with songs, dances, and laughs. Under the able direction of Miss Jean Goudie, the senior class presented the class play, Spring Green, which was a huge success. Throughout the year the seniors on the annual staff worked diligently to produce this 1945 Hematite.In this work and in other activities Miss Jennie Johnson served as our adviser. At this writing several events still lie in the future. Baccalaureate exercises will be held on Sunday, June 2, in the school gymnasium. The usual senior class picnic will be held at Lake Gogebic on June 6, if the 0. P. A. gives its consent for the use of cars and gasoline for this purpose. Finally, on Thursday, June 7, the curtain will fall on this, our drama, as Commencement exercises are held. Seniors Seniors ET7Y J. ANEERSOH Tbit senior tried her level best To get good narks in every test. Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 Inner Circle-1 Proa Co Mi t tee Rational Honor Society-2 RUTH 5. ANDERSON Someone said it couldn't be done, But she was there and did it. Girl Scouts-4 Jr. Choir-1 Debate Teas H. R. Pres.-2 Keyhole-3 Sr. Pep Club Proa Committee Bowling League-1 D. A. R. Good Citizen Senior Claes Treasurer Typing Sdi tor of Annual Rational Honor Soclety- 2 DOROTHY AUGUSTIN!AK Her lively looks a sprightly mind disclose. Choir-2 Glee dub Red Peppers-1 HENRI AUKKS Hy only books were woman's looks; And folly's nil they've taught ae. Band-4 Choir-1 Silent Drill-2 EDWARD AUVINEK Never say more than is necessary. Homs Room Basketball-1 VfIRA BANK BAKKA How she walks with queenly graoe; Then a tomboy romps apace. Band-4 Choir-1 Cheerleaders-4 Captain Girl Scouts-2 Keyhole-4 Exchange Editor Annual Staff Red Peppers Junior Prom Committee Freshman Class Treasurer Sophomore Class V. Pres. Junior H. R. Sec.-Treas. JEROME BAN7X2LD His greatest sin-a happy grin. Football Manager-3 X Club-3 R. 0. T. C.-3 (Entered Service!) 3U0XHX BARNBS All the world's a stags— And I do my part outting up. R� 0� T� Ci 3 Freshman H. R. President. VIRGINIA BARNES Fair to look at. Fun to know, Watch her list of good friends grow. Red Peppers-1 ELIZABETH BECK Nature was here so lavish of her store. That she bestowed until she had no more. Spanish Club-2 Red Peppers-2 Bowling Club-2 Annual Staff Prom Committee Senior Pep Club Keyhole Business Staff-2 Sophomore H. R. V. Pros. Senior Senior BAT BBOALLE Not easy to ignore after you know him. Basketball-2 football-3 Tracer-1 Senior Claes President I Club Freshman B. R. Sec.-Treas. Sophomore H. H. Sec.-Treas. Dthrotor, guest of Rotary Club MART LOU BENHA Her happy disposition, her pleasant smile hare won her friends for many a mile. Annual Staff Red Peppers-1 Sophomore H. R. Pres. EUNICE BERG Cute little, bright little, nice little girl. GERALD BERUBE Gerald is unmoved by 6mlles and curls. He pays what he owes, but not attention to girls. R. 0. T. C.-2 JOHN H. BLOMQUIST Give me today, You may take tomorrow. R. 0. T. C.-3 Forestry Club Explorer Scouts Bowling Club ?. Pres. DOLORES BRACE A sweet disposition and a studious nature are a good combination for success. 4 H Club-2 BETTI JUNE CARLSON Earnest in work, friendly to all. Girl Scouts-4 Choir-3 Band-1 Glee Club Girl8 Septet Girls Trio Flute Trio Belle of Bagdad Annual Staff MART JANE CARLSON The woman worthwhile is the woman who'll smile when everything goes wrong. Choir-1 Annual Staff Red Peppers-1 DONALD BEST A life spent worthily should be measured by deeds, not years. Choir-1 Keyhole Debate Team Annual Staff Spanish Club Prom Committee Sophomore H. R. Pres. JEAN CARPENTER Peppy, ready for fun, and thoroughly alive. Red Peppers Seniors Seniors DOUGLAS CASH Bis mind, his kingdom; his will, his law. Clrcas-4 Rifle Team-3 Silent Drill-1 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer HAZEL CHRISTIANSEN She that was ever fair and never proud. Bad tongue at will, and yet was never loud. HART CHRISTENSEN Her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. 4-H Club-1 BERNARD COLEMAN Drawing fills this hoy with cheer. Who knows? It may he his career'.1 Spanish Cluh Annual Staff Proa Committee Boys'iGlee Cluh Male Quartet Mixed Chorus ROBERT CORCORAN Every man is valued in this world As he shows hy his conduct he wishes to he valued. I Cluh Football-1 Track-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 Silent Drill Team-1 Senior H. R. Treas. PRANCES CYBULSKI A Jolly girl, so full of fun. and always nice to everyone. LUCILLE DANOWSKI I profess not talking-only this, Let each one do his best. JACK E. DIXON I like work-it fascinates J� e I could sit and look at it for hours. Foothall-4 R. 0. T. C.-2 I Cluh Treas. (Entered Service) MICHAEL DOHAN If you must argue, go your way, I'm in the right, that's all I say. Annual Staff Keyhole Staff H. R. Basketball R. 0. T. C.-3 Captain Seniors Seniors KUTH DRAGOSH When we are dust, these pens are -rust, She'll be giggling yet we trust. WILLIAM JACK DUNN Actions speak louder than words; Hear me world, for here I cone Clown Club-4 Clown Band-3 German Band-3 R. 0. T. C.-3 Silent Drlll-1 Choir-2 Band-4 “Belle of Bagdad Freshman H. R. Pres. Sophomore H. H. Pres. MARGARET EDYYEAN Newer Idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others. Choir-3 Belle of Bagdad WILLIAM 2ISELE Excellent student full of fun. He Is well liked by everyone. Choir-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 H. R. Secretary-2 Freshman H. R. Pres. Prom Committee Forestry Club-2 R. 0. T. C. Major R. 0. T. C. Rifle Teaa-3 Spanish Club-2 Sec. Sophomore Student Council Sr. Student Council-?res. JEANETTE ELIAS A pleasant combination of a good student, a good sport, and a good friend. Red Peppere-2 Proa Committee Annual Staff H. R. Vice Pres.-2 Sophomore H. R. Pres. G. Friendship League Sec-Treas. G. Friendship League V. Pres. BARBARA ENGLUND I don't let studies interfere with my education. Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee Spanish Club-1 Bowling Club-1 Keyhole Staff-1 JACQUELINE ENGLAND The things that haven't been done are the things to try. DONALD EPLETT My memory is the thing I forget with. JACK EXKORTHT Concern yourself with but today. R. 0. T. C.-2 ARTHURINE FREDERICK SON Her eyes are always glancing; Her feet are always dancing. Seniors Seniors LOU QILLMOR Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. Camera Club-2 Student Coancil-9 Junior H. R. Sec. Freshman H. B. Sec. Sophomore H. R. Pres. Prom Committee Red Peppera-2 Bowling Club-2 Keyhole Staff-1 Sr. Pep Club LEO 000WIN Comb down his hair; Look, look ! It stands upright. Silent Drill Teasel ROBERT GORRILLA Why should the devil have all the good times? Let us go forth. I Club-2 Football-2 Basketball-2 Senior H. R. Pres. Junior Class Treasurer Freshman Class V. Pres. JAMES OOTTA Be shines as prominently among his friends as he does in athletics. I Club Football-3 Basketball-3 Junior H. R. Pres. Senior H. R. Pres. Freshman H. R. Pres. BILL GREGORY Youth comes bat once in a lifetime. LAWRENCE ORIEWSKI When he valks-let no man stride; When he talks-let no dog bark 1 Keyhole Staff-2 German Band H. R. Basketball H. T. Volleyball Choir-2 Band-4 ■Belle of Bagdad Football-2 Track-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 Captain DONNA GUNDERSON The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute. Operetta-10 Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee Sr. Pep Club-Sec. Student Council-12 Keyhole Business Staff-1 National Honor Sodety-2 ELAINE GUSTAFSON Music is well said to be the speech of angels. Annual Staff Sr. Pep Club Girl Scouts-2 Prom Committee ■Belle of Bagdad1 Keyhole-2 Choir-3 Student Council-Sec. Keyhole Business Staff-1 JULIE HAAPALA We can't be glad and worry at the same time. So let's be glad. Bowling Club-1 WILLIAM HAUTANEN Too low they build who build beneath the stars. Seniors Seniors DONALD WAYNE BELLI He was the mildest mannered man that erer scuttled-ship or cut a throat. Spanish dab-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer IDA LOUISE HIBBERT Her interest centers around her car, Someday she hopes to trarel far. Keyhole Staff-1 From Committee Red Peppers-2 Oirl Scout8-2 Annual Staff 0. A. A.-l Sr. Pop dub ELSIE HILL Cheerfulness is as natural to her as a sparkle in her eye. JEAN HILL Short in stature, but long in pep. Band-2 Annual Staff Sr. Pep dub CARL HJALMqUIST Good humor is the health of the soul; sadness, its poison. Spanish Club-2 Senior H. R. Pres. Tennis Team I Club Rifle Team Football Sophomore H. R. Pres. Junior H. R. V. Pres. Junior Class Secretary Freshman H. R. V. Pres. Glee Club-1 R. 0. T. C.-3 Forestry Club H. R. Basketball ROBERT HOCKING I do not try to be outstanding, but I do my part. Band-4 LILA HOLAPPA Speak out I Hide not thy thoughts. Flag Swinging-2 Senior Pep Club WILLIAM HOLST I like a little fun. Choir-1 R. 0. T. C.-3 MARI LIN HOLT Wherarer she finds herself in life, she'll make a good addition. Red Peppers-2 Annual Staff Choir-1 Sr. Pep dub Keyhole Business Staff-1 Senior H. R. Sec.-Treas. NANCY HOUK She'8 here— I heard her giggle. Red Peppers-l Seniors Seniors MILDRED HUKXALA Happy am I, from cares I tun free I LORRAINE JANOV A cheerful friend is like a sunny day. Choir-1 Keyhole-1 Annual Staff Sr. Pep Club Red Pepper8-2 GERTRUDE JASZCAK A perfect shining mark is she, for school room, fun, and Jollity. Jr. Choir Red Peppers Annual Staff HART ELLEN JELICH With a cheery smile you can't go wrong-For a merry heart liveth long. Flag Swinging-2 Senior Pep Club MARGUERITE JOHNSON Gentle of speech, beneficient to perform. Red Peppers-2 Girl Scouts-2 Keyhole Staff-2 Bowling League-1 Band-4 Annual Staff Spanish Club-1 V. Pres. PAUL LEE JOHNSON Be silent and safe--Silence never betrays you. R. 0. T. C.-3 PAUL LLOYD JOHNSON If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it from him. Band-4 Spanish Club Pres. Junior H. R. Pres. National Honor Society-2 Prea RICHARD BUD JOHNSON One cannot always be a hero-but one can always be a man. Tennis-4 I Club-3 Football-l Basketball-3 National Athletic Honor Society-2 (Entered Service) VIRGINIA JOHNSON I love men's faces and their eyes. JACK JONES Blessed be they who say nothing. For they shall not be ousted. I Club Football-3 R. 0. T. C.-2 Seniors Seniors PATRICIA KERSHNER Does she talk? Well, all the tine, Bat that was never ouch of a crime. Red Peppers-2 Keyhole Staff Archery Club-1 Proa Committee Bowling League-2 Belle of Bagdad Choir-4 C. A. A.-l Annual Staff Sr. Pep Club GLADYS KILP02JEN Cheerfulness is the sunny way of life PAUL KOLSSAR Hot that I love study less, but I love fun more. Circus-4 Football-2 Choir-1 Track-1 Rifle Team-1 Junior E. R. Pres. Senior H. R. Pres. R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer PAULINE XOLSSAH A true friend, a pleasant companion, and an everlasting box of mischief. Choir-1 Annual Staff Sr. Pep Club Red Peppers-1 JANE ZX1P0NEN True to her word, her work, and her friends. JOSEPH ZOMAROMY No one knows what he can do till he tries. Track-2 Football-2 Basketball-1 R. 0. T. C.-3 (Entered Service) ROBERT KLZIMOLA Quite backward about coming forward. R. 0. T. C.-3 JENNY KONSTENIUS Cheerful, lively, bright of eye. That'8 our Jenny going by. Red Peppers Archery Club RUTH KOIVISTO A lively girl who sees the Joy in life. DOROTHY KOPNICK Hap y, full of fun, sincere. Annual Staff Red Peppere-1 Bowling League Prom Committee Sr. Pep Club V. Pres. Keyhole Business Staff-2 Senior Senior JOHN KOSESXI Sense is my helmet, vlt it but the plume. Circue-3 MAE LA I HE It Is well to think well; It it divine to a ct well. Bowling Club-1 ELVERA ROSEIE She hath a beaming eye, but no one knows for whom it beameth. Choir-1 Writers' Club-1 ADAM KUDUK When you haven't anything to say, say it anyway. Silent Drill R. 0. T. C.-3 (Entered Service) RAT LAAKSO None but himself can be hie parallel. Track-2 JOHN LACKOVICH I laugh at the world and the world laughs with me. Track-2 Circus-2 I Club-1 (Entered Service) ROBERT LAKE Leave for tomorrow what cannot be done today. BLANCHE LAWLESS Her air, her manners, all who saw admir'd; Courteous, friendly, gentle though retir'd. AINIKKI LEHIKOINEN She likes to ork, she likes to play; She's a good student in every way. Spanish Club-1 JOE LENATZ Every man is the so'chitect of his own destiny. Cheerleaders-2 Forestry Club-2 Student Council-9 R. R. Basketball-3 Junior H. R. Pres. Freshman Class Pres. Freshman H. R. Pres. Senior H. R. V. Pres. Senior Class‘Vice Pres. Sophomore H. R. V. Pres. Seniors Seniors MARY LOUISE LINDQUIST As brimful of mischief and wit and glee a? ever a human being could be. French Club-1 Red Peppers-1 Senior Pep dub CLARICE LITTLE A still tongue maketh a wise head. Choir-1 Glee Club-1 Bowling League-1 3LVIE MAKELA Fun and mischief are her twin companions. Choir-2 Annual Staff DORA MAKI A silent nature— A rare thing in a woman. 4-H Club-1 EDVARD LUCZAX Silence is his one great art of conversation. ELSIE MAKI Quiet and unassuming she goes through life, A friend to all who come her way. DONALD LUDLOW He, full of baehfulnese and truth, loved much, hoped little, and desired naught. R. 0. T. C.-3 MARY MAKARA Full of fun, and mischief, too. JOSEPHINE MALINOWSKI Today is the time for fun; Leave cares for tomorrow. Seniors Seniors dosha McCarthy Her modest looks the cottage might adorn. Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn. Red Peppers Senior Pep Club LEON MARANDER He trudged along, unknowing what he sought, And whistled as he went for want of thought. Choir-3 Football-1 Silent Drill-3 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer ELLEN MILAKOVICH Fun for all, all for fun. Senior Pep Club EUGENE MOEERSON As he runs, we watch his nimble feet; He's the symbol of a fine athlete. 1 Club Choir-2 H. R. Volleyball H. R. Basketball Football-2 Track-3 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer (Entered Serrice) COOLIDGE MUHLXT I woke one morning and found myself famous. Choir-2 Clown Club-3 Cheerleaders-l Belle of Bagdad Boys' Quartette-1 H. R. Volleyball-2 H. R. Basketball-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer Junior H. R. Sec.-Treas. THEA NELSON She is witty, she is wise, and a terror for her sise. Debate Team Sr. Pep Club Red Peppers-2 Inner Circle-1 Freshman H. R. V. Pres. Annual Staff Co-Bus. Mgr. LEO R. NEVADA No man is wiser for his learning. ALICE NIEMI Dimpled cheeks, dimpled chin-You have but to smile to win. MARILYN MOELLER Her voice was ever soft. Gentle, and low, an excellent thing in woman. Choir-2 Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 ■Belle of Bagdad Girls' Q.ee Club-1 J OY CE NYDAHL Speech is great, but silence is greater. Girl Scouts-2 Red Peppers-1 Seniors Seniors ALBERT NTGARD They can, who think they can. Band-4 Clown Club-3 ROBERT NYLUND A gentleman is often seen bat rery seldoa heard to laugh. R. 0. T. C.-2 FATE NYMAN Sing away sorrow, cast away care, Oat of my way, melancholy, I'm off to the fair. Girls' Trio Girls Sextet Writers' Club-1 Choir-1 Band-1 Bowling League-1 DAVID PATEK Brimful of learning, see the pedant stride. Choir-1 Annual Staff R. 0. T. C.-2 Prom Committee Silent Drill Team-1 MAE E. PEARSOH The mildest manner. The gentlest heart. Choir-1 Annual Staff Girl Scouts-1 Prom Committee Senior Pep Club Bowling League-1 JUKE PEARSOH Smiling face and twinkling eye-Tou simply cannot pass her by. Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee Spanish Club-1 Junior Class V. Pres. Keyhole Business Staff-2 SHIRLEY ANN NYMAH She lores to talk and sing and play— Busy every single minute of the day. Choir-4 Writers' Club Girls' Trio-2 Bowling Club-2 Senior Pep Club THOMAH OHMAH Why worry when the world is so full of fun? R. 0. T. C.-2 CHRIS PERTILE It is not every question that deserves an answer. R. 0. T. C.-3 Silent Drill-1 GRETA PETERSON Look at her tenderly, note her with care, Fashioned so slenderly, young, and so fair. Annual Staff Red Peppers-l Prom Committee Spanish Club-2 Senior Pep Club Girls' Glee Club-1 Choir-2 Art Club-1 Seniors: Seniors JOANNE PETERSON An earnest girl with a cherry smile and a good heart. Annoal Staff Sr. Pep Club Had Peppers-2 Prom Committee Inner Circle-1 Keyhole Business Staff-1 PHYLLIS PETERSOH It's fun to be natural, when one's so naturally nice. Choir-1 Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 French Club-1 Keyhole Business Staff R0AL2NE PETERSOH Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. (Transferred from L'Anse, Mich. Annual Staff Senior Pep Club BOB PETRUSHA Life is but a mirror and he is always looking into it. Tennis I Club Basketball Junior Class Pres. National Athletic Honor Society-2 CHARLENE PLOHOCKY The power to do lies with you, Choir-2 Red Peppers-l Girls' Sextet-2 RUTH ANN POLLARI With her sunny disposition and her Titian tresses, she i8 an assest to any group. Keyhole-1 Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 Girl Scouts-1 Prom Committee Junior H. R. Pres. Senior H. R. V. Pres. BERTHA RAISANEN Her complexion of the most delicate carnation. JEAN RAMUTA Here's to the girl with a heart and a smile, That makes this bubble of life worth-while. Annual Staff Red Peppers ANN RAYKCVICH There's something in a smile from her That makes blood faster flow. VIRGINIA HELICH Bright child of destiny; even now I read the promise on thy brow. Annual Staff Sr. Pep Club Red Peppers-2 Inner Circle-2 Prom Committee Keyhole-4 Editor National Honor Soclety-2 Seniors Seniors FLORENCE EE VERS Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Annual Staff Red Peppers-1 Prom Co emittee Bowling League-1 Sr. Pep Club-Pree. Keyhole Business Staff-2 CLARENCE RINTO He's a quiet youth-at times ! Football-1 BasketballT3 Sophomore H. R See. Freshman H. S V. Pres. DONALD ROBINSON A man is not measured by inches. Spanish Club-2 Forestry Club-1 H. R. Volleyball-1 R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer BRIAN RUSSELL As I am. So I go on plodding. Track-3 I Club-3 Football BERNARD SAFFRON Dance, dance, as long as you can ! Ve must travel through life, but why make a dead march of it? Band-2 Clown Club-2 Prom Committee R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer JACK SIARLK An honest endeavor is wortti two promises. Band-4 Silent Drill R. 0. T. C.-3 German Band-4 Forestry Club H. R. Volleyball H. R. Basketball ELIZABETH ROWE Quite a talker is this lass. She talks and laughs with all that pass. Choiivl Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 CLARENCE ROT A quiet boy, so tall and shy, A merry twinkly is his eye. Spanish Club Forestry Club Prom. Committee Freshman H. R. Pres. R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer (Entered Service) CHARLES SEKONIA Quiet and reserved, yet highly capable. 4-H Club-4 MARILYN SELL Her smile is great, her friends unnumbered. Annual Staff Prom Committee Bowling League-1 Seniors Seniors HAROLD SEMENAK I don't mind work if someone else doee it. R. 0. T. C.-3 Sophomore H. R. Pres. LORRAINE SLIVENSKY Life vithoat laughing is a dreary blank. Writers' Club Senior Pep Club Girls' Glee Club ROBERT SMALTZ Men of few words are the best men. R. 0. T. C.-2 KATHERINE SOMMERS What e'er she does, she does it with a emile. HELEN ST3NMAN Of all the girls that e'er were seen, There's none so fine as Helen. Spanish Clut -1 DONALD STENSTROM I'll move through life in ay own quiet way. Band-2 CLARENCE STEVENS Girls may come and girls may go, but I go on forever. Forestry Club-1 ROSE STFUZYNSKI I'm here even if I don't tell anyone. SOPHIE STHUZYNSKI You must have seen I am no wordy woman. BEVERLY SUNDELL Just being happy is a good thing. Red Poppera-1 Senior Seniors LAURA LOLLY SURPRENANT Our youth we can have bat today. We may always find time to grow old. Annual Staff Sr. Fep Club Oirl Scout9-2 Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee flag Swinging-1 Belle of Bagdad Choir-2 Keyhole-4 Cheerleaders-4 Captain PHIL SYMONS He is no less than what he say8 he is. LAILA TASSAVA Mach wisdom sometimes goes with few words. 4-H Club-2 Writers' Club KATHRYN TOMICH To those who know thee not, no words can paint; And those who know thee, know all words are f aint 2 MARSHALL THEADO He was a man 2 Take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again. I Club-3 Keyhole football-4 Track-4 Sophomore Class Pres. Senior Class Secretary National Honor Society-2 R. 0. T. C.-3 Lieut. Col. Student Council-2 V. Pres. Prom Committee Annual Staff Basketball-4 Jr. H. R. Pres. Natl. Athletic Honor Society-3 AUDREY TEELOAR I have none other than a woman'8 reAson-I think it so because I think it so. Oirl Scouts-1 Prom Committee Keyhole Staff-2 Drum Majorette-2 Choir-1 Art Club-1 Red Peppers-1 Glee Club-1 PAT TAYLOR All that I learned I've forgotten; All that I know I've guessed. 0. A. A.-l Sr. Pep Club Bowling Club-2 D um Majorette-1 AUDREY THOMAS Speech is silver; silence is golden. Red Peppers-1 BARBARA THETHEWEY Always happy, always bright, a smile in the morning and one at night. Choir-1 Annual Staff Prom Committee Red Peppers-2 WILLIAM THUDCEON Happy-go-lucky, gay, and free. Is there anything that bothers me! Band-3 Clown Club-2 H. R. Tolleyball Silent Drill Team-1 freshman H. R. Pres. R. 0. T. C.-3 Officer Seniors Seniors JOSEPHINX VERBOS A sweet disposition and stadioasness are a good combination for success. G. A. A.-l Annual Staff Girl Scouts-1 Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee Senior Pep Club Keyhole Business Staff-1 BEATRICE VERDONI Happy am I; from care I'm free I Why aren't they all contented like me? (Entered from Hurley) HARCIA WALDO If eyes were made for seeing. Then beauty is its own excuse for being. Prom Committee Annual Staff-2 Inner Circle-Pres. Red Peppers-2 Pres. Choir-1 Debate Team Sophomore H. R. Sec. national Honor Society-2 Sophomore Class Secretary Spanish Club Sr. Pep Club CONNIE WALKER A good example is the best sermon. It is by being good that you do good. Choir-1 Keyhole Staff-2 GERTRUDE WALLENIUS A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage. EILEEN WALTO The rising blushes which her cheeks o'erspread Are opening roses in the lily's bed. French Club-1 Spanish Club-1 Keyhole Business Staff-1 HETTT ANN WARREN Give the world the best you have. And the best will come to you. Debate Team Prom Committee Spanish Clab-1 Keyhole Staff-2 Red Peppers-2 Sec. Writers' Club-1 Pres. Sophomore H. R. Pres. Annual Bditor-in-Chief National Honor Society-2 WINIFRED WHITFORD I find no wealth is like a quiet mind. Choir-1 Glee Club-1 AUDREY VIBERG In her studies she's a staqf But in mischief she excels by far. Prom Committee Inner Circle-1 Spanish Club-1 Senior Pep Club Sophomore H. R. Sec. Red Peppers-2 V. Pres. Keyhole Business Staff-1 National Honor Soclety-2 Annual Staff Co-Bos. Mgr. JACK D. VICKLUND I love fool'8 experiments; I am always making them. Choir-4 Drum Major-3 Forestry Club Male Quartet-1 Explorer Scouts Belle of Bagdad Bowling LenguS-Pres. Sophomore H. R. 7. Pres. Seniors Seniors JAKES WICKLUND It matters not what 70a are thought to he, but whAt you are. Band-4 H. 0. T. C.-3 RICKARD DICK WILLS He 18 no spendthrift of his tongue. football-2 RICHARD DICK WIRTANEN To know how to hide one's ability is a great skill. Eand-4 MARGUERITE YELACICH She who knows much has many cares. Choir-1 Annual Staff Red Peppers-2 Prom Committee Writers' Club-1 Senior Pep Club freshman H. R. Pres. Sophomore H. R. V. Pres. Keyhole Staff National Honor Society-2 JOHN T2LICH The end of labor is to gain leisure. R. 0. T. C.-3 LOUIS TELICH This above all: To thine ownself be true, Thou canst not then be false to Any man. R. 0. T. C.-3 ALVIN YONKOSKT The light that lies in women's eyes. Will be ay heart's undoing. Silent Drill-1 H. R. Volleyball-2 H. R. Basketball-2 Junior H. R. Sec.-Treas. (Entered Service) RITA M. ZACK A girl that's pretty, tall, and flark-Always looking for a lark. Red Peppers-2 WALTER ZAMBROVITZ I R. only do it to annoy. Rifle Team Silent Drill Prom Committee 0. T. C.-3 Officer WALTER ZASTROW Life is a serious proposition-80 are girls. R. 0. T. C.-3 (Entered Service) Seniors Seniors KATHERINX ZUCHOWSKI Ever ready to lend a hand, She'll do a deed at jrouf command. Choir-1 Glee Club-1 MILDRED KSLLETT I am sure that care is an enemy to life. Seniors Not in Pictures on the Preceding Pages: Gabriel Bennetts Philip De Police William Dunstan Robert Lake John Piscoe David Swanson Michael Zaruk Members of the Class of 1945 in t5he Service Jerry Banfield-Army Philip De Pelice-Aray Jack Dixon-Navy John Domencich-Hnvy Eugene Pabbri-Havy James Gregory-Navy Marvin Hoeking-Navy Donald Jacobson-Navy Bud Johnson-Navy Joe Koraoromy-Navy Adam Kuduk-Navy John Lackovi ch-Navy Clifford Matsen-Navy Eugene Moderson-Navy Hick Pavlovich-Navy Clarence Boy-Navy Eugene Rose-Navy Bryan Ruseel1-Navy Bay Sendek-Navy Dick Siskonen-Army Alvin Tonkosky-Navy Michael Zaruk-Havy Valter Zastrow-Marines dllaaa Jlropljrru Scene—An opening night at Petrusha's Palladium, the biggest theater in New York. Time---June 8, 1965. Opening night at Petrusha's Palladium in New York! Opening night with all the gl mor and glitter of Broadway socialites, Hollywood stars, and Washington bigwigs. The hush of expectancy, the whispered gossip, the excited comments '. Don't worry about the tickets that's all arranged for. Just come along with us. We're bound to see some important people. Who 6 that in line talking to the ticket-seller? Why, it's Six-star General Marshall Treado. The Army has created a new rank—that of six-star general-to recognise Treado's genius and efficiency. He has developed a new technique of encircling the objective unobserved. He seems well acquainted with the ticket-seller. She does look familiar. Oh, I remember, that's Audrey Treloar. And the minister behind him, that's The Rev. Mr. Henry Aukee, who has broken the record for performing marriages, having performed thirty a day in the month of May. When we enter the theater,we are ushered down the aisle by the Struzynski girls. Rose and Sophie. Who's that sitting next to you? Look's like Bud Johnson, manager of Fern and Steal Men's Stores of America. That important looking roan with him is Wally Zambrovitz, ringmaster for Barnes and Blomquist Flea Circus. The pianist walking onto the stage to play the opening music is none other than Bane BAkka. The orchestra, under the direction of Jack Searle, is providing excellent background music, written by Lawrence Griewski. Let's take a look at our programs. The play to be presented is Mt. Zion Saga, by the famous playlrright, Betty Warren. The theater, designed by architect Bernard Coleman, has Gothic arches (fallen), Elizabethan towers, Spanish interior, and modern exterior. The lighting effects, by Wizard Betty Anderson, provide a unique appearance by combining fluorescent lighting and candles, with a few hurricane lamps here and there in case of an emergency. The background scenery was painted by Mademoiselle Lora Surprenant, who studied art under the famous Picasso. The leading lady in the performance is Bobbie England. The lights are dimming, the curtain rises, and the first act begins............... Judging from the first act the play will be a great success 1 The curtain falls upon the first act, and the lights again grow bright. Let's go out into the lobby to see what we can see. There's someone over there being interviewed by the Star's head reporter, Virginia Relich. It's Ida Hibbert, the only woman truck driver to have survived the Burma Road,and with her is Marguerite Yelacich (her press agent), who is signing autographs for Miss Hibbert's fans. The woman who Just handed me a pamphlet looked suspiciously like Thea Nelson. Wonder what the pamphlet is about? The Evils of Chicago. Now I know it was Thea. That tantalizing odor of hot dogs comes from the little side room where Elaine Gustafson, the Hot Dog Magnate, is at work. That fellow in the flying goggles and helmet is Mike Doman, who has Just returned from a record-breaking flight around the world in his helicopter. Talking to him are two famous inventors. Prof. C. L. Roy and Inventor Bryan Russell. Prof. Roy has invented a colossal magic brain which does everything but think, while Bryan has invented an invisible periscope for students who are forced to cheat. We'd better hurry back to our seats before the second curtain. The between-acts entertainer is Joon Posy Poarson.who is currently starring in the Farmyard Follies of '65. Coming down the aisle are Jim Gotta, athletic coach at Bryn Mawr, and Ray Begalle, United States Ambassador to Utopia. Another important figure from Washington is the Honorable Miss Ruth E. Anderson, congresswoman from Tula. Her debating experience in 1945 certainly helped her out. The lights are dimming, and the curtain rises on the second act. Who's this plodding down the aisle? It's Prof. David Patek with a briefcase under his arm. Bet it's full of those classified atoms that he sells. Close on his heels is Audrey Wiberg,originator of Snafu, the wasp,of funnypaper fame. Look 1 One of the actresses Just fainted! It's Ruth Pollari whose Titian tresses are talked of all over the terrestrial terrain. Stage manager Carl HJalmquist is shouting Is there a doctor in the house? A doctor hurries down the aisle. He bends over the prostrate actress;her eyes flutter open. Oh,Dr. Eisele ! She swoons again. The curtain falls on the final act amid thunderous applause. There's Don Ludlow rushing backstage with flowers for the leading lady. We'll probably have to hunt for one of Carr'8 taxis to drive us home. So here's where we part. We'll be seeing you in 1985. (So Future Actors Be it known to all ye present, that we, the class of 1946, being sounder of Blind than usual, declare this to be our last Will and Testament. Upon our departure fron the Luther L. Wright High School, we subscribe our various talents, privileges4 and uses to the members of that clc ss which is commonly called The Knobbers -the ilass of 1946. To the teachers we leave the Joys of pounding into the heads of next year stu dents all the knowledge we are alleged to have accumulated and absorbed in our four years of high school. To the students we leave the techniques we have devised for sneaking out of stu� dy hall without paddles, the art of bumping into teachers who are hurrying afound comers and the ability to dodge flying books as lockers are opened. To the Janitors we leave the delightful pastime of picking up coke bottle bits of paper whose area does not exceed one-millionth of a square inch. In addition to these bequests of the class as a whole, the following people will their special talents and possessions: Jim Gotta wills his athletic ability to Bill Mazurek. Marilyn Mueller leaves her quiet disposition to Beulah Barnes. Hoalene Peterson bequeathes her friendliness to Lorraine Landers. Elizabeth Howe and Nancy Houk leave their giggles in the custody of Eva Strand and Gretchen Hummel. Greta Peterson wills her art of coquetry to Bose Marie Albert. Marshall Treado bequeathes his military knowledge to Harvey Swanberg. Catherine Zuchowski and Kay Sommers leave their duties at the hospital to the future nurses aides. Coolidge Murley wills The Voice to David McDonald. Faye Nyman leaves her musicality to Marilyn Malm. Huth Koivisto wills her knitting to Rosemarie Archamoeau. Robert Hocking and Donald Eplett will their right to sleep in English and government classes, respectively, to Tom Pavlovich and Prank Stano. Jack Dunn nobly gives to Ward Hendrickson full rights to chop ice on the main street of Ironwood. Lawrence Griewski bequeathes his ability to play the comet to Slwood Johnson. Pauline Kolesar leaves her vivacity to Joyce Luther. Bay Laakso wills his ear muffs to Ed Jones. Bill Eieele bequeathes his mathematical and scientific skills to Hay Stenstrom. Walter Zambrovitz leaves his love of argument to Robert Rondeau. Jack Wicklund wills his fiddling achievements to David Pudas. Mike Doman leaves his wolfish glanoe to Rod Lyne. Elizabeth Beck offers her Southern drawl to Shirley Wilson. Joe Komaromy ushers Bob Perl into hie ushering Job at the theater. Jack Jones bequeathes his curly hair to Bemie Benzala. Harold Semenak leaves his pencil-sharpening pastime to Charles Oliver. Bob (Fifth in the Midwest) Petrusha wills his proficiency in tennis-playing to John Simon. Ruth E. Anderson wills her initiative to Helen Holmberg. Betty Warren leaves her writing ability to Molly Ekstrom. Virginia Relich wills her position as the only girl in pre-flight class to anyone brave enough to take it. Lolly Surprenant offers her stunts to any future cheerleaders who can stand the strain. Marguerite Yelacich wills her determination to Audrey Nydahl. Ruth Pollari bequeathes her happy disposition to Audrey Sword. Arthurine Frederickson leaves her dancing ability to Bonnie Kopnich, while Paul Kolesar wills his Joy in tripping the light fantastic to Jerome Sobolesky. Joanne Peterson wills her pep to Marjorie Michaels (if she can stand it!) Last, but not least, the class of 1945 does not leave Snafu to the future classes of the Luther L. Wright High School. In witness thereof, and with undue accordance to the law, we, the Class of 1945, of the Luther L.Wright High School, do hereby deposit our signatures in approval of this last Will and Testament,on this sixteenth day of March,' nineteen hundred and forty-five. ilnhrrstubirs i Juniors Secretary rulalj Barnes Treasurer Uorathy Sanatis PreauWt Siill Seyntaur Jtre Peeairtertt Savu |Jutia53 UR. COLEMAN President Eddie Levijokl Vice-President Dave Anderson Sec-Treasurer Mayme Hidanpaa First Row Anna Lakvold, Viola Auvinen, Ramona Zoberski, Marjorie Michaels. Second Row Carol Rock, Cl©one Anderson, Betty Lou Segerlund, Helen Verbos, Ann Dahlin, Mayme Rldanpaa, Russell Springer, Irene Lichaczewski, Cecilia Berzinski, Shirley Marander, June Strand, Pat Collins, BonnA Lee Kopnick. Fourth Row David Anderson, Evelyn Helgren, Theo Popko, Dorothy Jancieski, Helen Grbvacich, Harvey Swanberg. Fifth Row Eddie Levijoki, Elmore Frederickson,William Maki David McDonald, Marvin Kangas, Wilbert Salmi, John Simon, Thomas Varvi, Andy Serrahn, Bernard enzala. MR. FIELD President Tom Pavlovich Vice-President Shirley Anderson Sec-Treasurer Lorraine Landers First Row Dorothy Wiemeri, Eva Peterson, Lorraine Landers, Nadine Matsen, Beulah Barnes. Second Row Julia Sopko, Alice Saine, Shirley Anderson, Joyce Ann Luther, Emmajean Thomas. Third Row Elizabeth Mukavits, Mary Lou Bolich, Slgne Kaartunen, Josephine Ramuechak, Elaine Hansen, Margaret Ekrcan. Fourth Row Jack Olson, Tom Pavlovich, Fritz Anderson, Douglas Swanson, Alvin Wester. Fifth Row John Bunjevac, Stanley Kubacki, Paul C. Johnson. MISS JAttST GOUDIK President Frank Sta� o Vice-President Bill Ihlenfeldt Sec-Treasurer Carmen La Marche First Row Audrey Sword, Bonna Lee Mukavitz, Gretchen Rummel, Mavis Lindquist, Mary Bale Fanny Puro, Rosemary Jelich. Second Row Mary Blomaulst, Margaret Verbos, Dorothy Shifra Ardyce Fade, Carmen La Marche, Margaret Gribble, Dorothy Hillman, Ruth M. Anderson. Third Row David Lindberg, Bill Ihlenfeldt, Joe Bozicevich, Marko Pavlovich, Donald Karvonen, Donald Knutilla. Fourth Row Alvin May, Toivo Savonen, Charles Oliver, David Pudas, Frank Stano Edward Auvinen. MISS KistIGET President Dorothy Janatii Vice-President Clarence Kivi Sec-Treasurer Rudy Kalcich First Row Marilyn Malm, Ruth Godwin, Margaret Zak, Ruth Peterson, Adeline Lepoanen, Rose Marie Archambeau, Beatrice Verbos. Second Row Virginia Emig, Eva Strand, Dorothy Janatis, Mildred Mattson, Elinor Rein, Patricia Schutte, Mildred Berube. Third Row James Fontecchio, Clarence Kivi, William Rowe, Alvar Helmes, Bill Seymour. Fourth Row William Barnes, Kenneth Laity, John Sokolowski, Rudy Kalcich. MR. RAJKOVICE President Eleanor Keskine Vice-President William Mazurek Sec-Treasurer Nick Pavlovich Front Row Kenneth Aho, Marie LeGoode, LaViolet Nicholas, Alice Harvat, Lorraine Stockhaus Dolores Arasira, Doris Nelson, Second Row Ray Burzinski, Eleanor Keskinen, June Samti, Rose Marie Albert, Gladys Caine, Betty BeaucHamp. Third Row illiam Mazurek, Helen Holmberg, Molly kstrom, Lena Tomlonovich, Walter Olson. Fourth Row Lawrence Winkowski, Julann Wright, Jean fiands, June Maki. Fifth Row Allan Kellet, Harry Jones, Carl Seppa, Jerome Soboleski, Everett Hannu, Edward Jones, Clifford Luoma, Edward Impola, Ray Stenstrom, Bob Rondeau. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY As shy freshmen we entered this huge school-so we thought then-in the fall of 1942. After we had learned where all our classes were to be held, under the guidance of Miss Mildred Webster we elected the following officers: president, Ray Stenstrom; vice president.Jerome Sobolesky; secretary, Rudy Kalcich; and treasurer, Lorraine Stockhaus. We held a '‘get-acquainted11 party on January 22 to get to know all our fellow “freshies. As sophomores, with Miss Ruth Birge as our adviser, we elected Harvey Swanberg as president.Bernard Benzala as vice president,and Lorraine Stockhaus as secretary-treasurer. By this time, since we had become well-acquainted with the school and its “inhabitants, several went out for sports and received their letters. Wally Olson and Bill Mazurek received their first letters and Frank Stano his second one in football. Nine of the boys made up the B“ basketball team. Bill Mazurek received all our congratulations for being the only sophomore boy to make the National Athletic Honor Society. This year as juniors we became the lower-upper classmen. Several boys from our class played football and basketball and we were represented in the National Honor Society by six of our members. We ended our year by giving the annual Junior Prom. Next year will be our last one, and we hope to make it the best of all. MONKEY BUS1NE55 Supporting (£ast« Sophomorrs pcvrtary Marilyn iKdiutsta ffirrasurpr 3u«p Kijalnujutst Prrstbi’rtl Hobmy |fertilp Xltrp|Jre0ti imt iBUtl rpi VlaniHall MISS BARHBTT President Elaine Jalonen Vice-President Warner Blyckert Sec-Treasurer David Forsberg First How Joanne Walton, Blaine Jalonen, Lorraine Anderson, Barbara Marauder, Arlene Hellen, Second. Row Caryl Erickson, Jean Swanson, Marian Rein, Carol Lundsrud, Barbara Bloomquist, tfary tfuzel, Wanda Semenak, Stella Colovich, Evelyn Pesola, Dolores Kapets. Third Row Calvin Luoma, David Forsberg, Bob Raislnen, Warner Blyckert, John Koski, Milton Ehlert, Marvin Rowe. MRS. BATES President Donald Begalle Vice-President Floyd Helmark Sec-Treasurer Carl Geuder First Row Dolores Armata, Helen Delimba, Charlotte Hyberg, Dolores Mollard, Cecelia Jilbert, Evelyn Hill. Second Row Dolores Buraglio, Marilyn Kolvisto, Rose Petrowsky, Irene Wiener!, Marjorie Smaltz, Catherine Porter, Marjorie West, Margaret LaSota, Kathleen Ahonen,Valeria Makara, Grace Gregory, Joyce Turovaara. Third Row Floyd Helmark, Paul Jauch, Bernard Krause Roderick Westeen, Harold Rye, William Sekonia, Ray Erickson, Donald Revers, James Stevens, Eugene Synkelmo, Elmer Knief, Robert Peterson, Carl Geuder. MISS BIRG1 President Warren Olson Vice President Jack Gotta Sec-Treasurer Donald Wick First Row iildred Van Halla, June Hjalmquist, Gertrude Ogrodnik, Margaret Burns, Margaret Letanofsky, Audrey Sandsten, Carol Whitford. Second Row Anelma Kooping, Beverly Aijala, Mary Lou Elseraore, Arlene Sobolewski, Lorraine MeJcH Siarcella Johnson, Ruth Moon, Norma Aukee, Lois Rassmussen. Third Row Douglas Mattson, Robert Knutilla, Pat Hamachek, Ronald Johns, Donald Wick, James Semenak, Kenneth LaBlanc. Fourth flow Robert Finco, Warren Olson, William Hendrickson, Curtiss Pollari, Jack Gotta, John Tarle, Kenneth Richards, Roderick Erickson, MR. ERICKSON President Jack Gutowski Vice-President Byron Zuchowski Sec-Treasurer Pattie Allender First Row Pat Allender, Joan Surprenant, Gwen Holmberg, Molly Schieber. Second Row Florence Korpi, IJgnes Piirtala, Marian Zeppenfeld, Leocadia Kubacki, Esther Malfatti, Jane Van Slyck, Gertrude Wuorela, Jeanette Olson, Norma Hannu, Jean Nelmark, Caroline Barron, Ann Eplett Third Row Marlon DeTuncq, Michael Meslch, David Hjalmquist, Robert Organist, Byron Zuchowski, George Pauich, Glen Laitinen, Donald Kosiskl, Jack Gutowski, Roger Berg, John Erm. V MR. KRAEMSR President William Kellet Vice-President Betty Kellet Sec-Treasurer Louis Ostennan First Row Frame Rimkus, Buddy Doman, Walter Berzinski, Mike Shawbitz, Louis Osterraan, William Kelletf also Johnson, Donald Varner. Second Row Jerome Lareski, Roy Pumala, Marian Pisco, Elsie Inlenfeldt, Nanette Massie, William Justusson, Florence Niemi, Jean Hautanen, Muriel Hakala, Helen Walto, Anna Mae Kurta, Gordon Holemo, Marcella Reichardt, Pat Osterberg. Third Row Carol Antonino, Betty Kellet, Charlotte Beckman, Mildred Wuoreia, Aune Suvanto, Carol Erickson, Elizabeth Chronzy. MISS iucKEYITT President Joan Skud Vice-President Ray Erickson Seo-Treasurer Raymond Smith FIrs t Row Richard Jackson, Gordon Halverson, Leonard Raoni, Raymond Smith, Gust Krone, Second Row Corinne Peterson, Arlene Fredrickson, Joan Skud, Dorothy Lutey, Mary Ann Janov, Ann Lackovich, Dolly Klug, Janet Yonkosky. Thlrd Row June Popko, Frances Relich, Mary Trezise Shirley Dahl, Julia Novak, Stella Wesolowski.Genevieve Archambeau, Margaret Britanyak, Audrey Michelson. Fourth Row Lorraine Aho, Jean Hewitt, Ray Erickson, Rodney Pertile, Melbourne Garland, Fred Sanger,Ralph Ackerman, Melvin Luoma, John Kilponen, Lester West, James Coleman. UJUUJ aJjgr Satmits TJtcr PtPBt pnt (jWrijplColak pcrpiary iftftaryArttterson Crpttgurrr Mob f£ arson MISS BARACKMAN President Sam Shermos Vice-President DeLores Tezak Sec-Treasurer Helen Hautamen First Row Delores Tezak, Elaine Rowe, Elizabeth Olson, Delores Ludlow, Beatrice Arnoiu, Bob Jacobson. Second Row Betty Luchetta, Helen Hautanen, Margo Silberg, Doris Carlborn, Theresa Kalcich, Carol flrTBerg, Sally Wright, George Aspinwall. Third Row William Sunie, Edward Bloomquist, Jack King, Bob Lahti, Eugene Brody, Edward Mazner” fourth Row George Grbavicich Gerald Oliver, Don-Id Wasley, Norbert Buinowski, Samuel Shermos, David BuEovitz. MR. BLOMILET President Dean Ehlert Sec-Treasurer Donald Nicholas First Row Jo Ann Lindbloom, Vivian Olkanen, Shirley Richards, Julia Bunjevac, Frances Talaska Lorraine”Shifra. Second Row Clara Armata, Dorothy Francis, Shirley Wyzlic, Shirley Jones, Delores Rowe, Jean Cobb. Third Row John Shermos, Edward Perlberg, Roland Anderson, Frank Vukusich, Marko Pavlovich, Donald £vengros. Donald Jacobson, Kenneth Mattson, Don Nicholas, Raymond Otto, Mike Ladin, Stanley Kasieta, Arnold Brown, Dean Ehlert. MR. FINE President George Kolak Vice-President Mildred Sabol Secretary Frank Zigowski irst Row Rodney Behrendt, Robert Larson, Alson Robinson, Jack Thompson, Donald Johnson, Sobert-Symons. Second Row Anton Jancieski, William Cloon, Clarence Helgren, Jack Mueller, Frank Zigowski. Third Row Shirley Swanson, Joyce Hillman, Rosemarie Ramuta, Kathleen Novacich Audrey Borek. Fourth Row Dorothy Wyzlic, Mildred Sabol, Mary Anderson, Irene Kurpewski, Dorene Tippett. MISS LAWRENCE President Joseoh De Rosie Vice-President Wilbert Konstenius Sec-Treasurer Raymond Koskela First Row Joseph De Rosia, Freeman Johnson, Gene Thomas, Raymond Koskela, Hyman Levenstein, C1ifford Trethewey. Second Row George B0rek, Arthur Pellinen, Wilbert Konstenius, Henry Aili Walter Stano, John Sauter, Francis Hudacek. Third Row Ethel Woolcocks, Marion Gregory, Joyce Dudra, Marilyn Bohne, Eileen Holst, Anne Ramuschak, Faye Kostelny, Patsy Kellet, Betty Sue Saari, Anna Martin, Jean Anderson, Joy Beckman. MS. NEWCOMB President Mary Araslm Vice-President Jame H ll Sec-Treasurer Ray Rozak ?lrst Row Ray Rozak, Raymond Klvl, Rudolph Hogberg, Bob Rlsku, Ronald Mlchaelson, John 2'astrow. Second Row Mary Araslm, Elizabeth Bartylak, Jane Hall, Rita Pavollnsky, Virginia Johnson, Marian Oilman, Rita Seppala, Norma Larson, Jane Wyzlic, Betty Sweanor. Third Row Bernard B?blch, Raymond Chlpperl, Robert Janatls, Donald Crenda, Julie Bozicevich. MISS REID President Eldred Hjalmquist Sec-Treasurer Bertha Bennett First Row Bernice Sloma, Romllda Alexandronl, Ida Magdziak, Marie Knlska. Second Row Elizabeth Grbavicich, Rose Domenlclch, Bertha Bennett, Doreen Trealoar, Eldred HJaTmquist. Thlrd Row Eugene Lehto, Fred Albert, Harvey Shaugnecy, Donald DeTuncq, Donald Lorenson. Fourth Row Leo Borovlc, Rudy Penska, Ronald Strand, Donald Nelmark, Bill Zlvlc, Robert Inch. J(ntrrtmssimt National Honor Front Row; Betty J. Anderson, Betty Warren, Paul Lloyd Johnson, Virginia Relich, Marcia Waldo. Second Row: Marguerite Yelacich, Ruth E. Anderson, Marshall Treado, Donna Gunder- son, Audrey Wiberg. Ten juniors were elected to the National Honor Society in 1944.They elected the following as their officers: Paul Lloyd Johnson, president; Donna Gunderson, vice-president; Audrey Wiberg, secretary; Marcia Waldo, treasurer; and Marshall Treado, sergeant-at-arras. On March 15, 1945,sixteen seniors and six juniors were elected to the society. At the induction assembly the president, Paul Johnson, gave an introductory speech after which Marshall Treado gave the history of the organization. Betty Ann Warren explained the symbol and colors, while Donna Gunderson discussed the purpose and qualifications of the society. To illustrate these qualities the other members gave poetry and prose selections. Virginia Relich spoke on scholarship; Marcia Waldo, leadership; Ruth E. Anderson, character; and Marguerite Yelacich, service. Betty Anderson represented the Spirit of the Honor Society. Audrey Wiberg,the tenth old member, was unable to be present. On October 27, 1944, the National Honor Society sponsored the annual allschool party, this year in the form of a Rustic Riot. Most of the students dressed in plaid shirts and overalls. The various home rooms had booths at which one could try his luck at several games, dance, get married, send telegrams,have his picture drawn, vote for the President of the United States,and purchase candy and ice cream. The society also sponsored a dance after the Ironwood-Bessemer game on February 2, the proceeds of which went to the March of Dimes. The National Honor Society is a national organization for high schools. In 1922 the Ironwood chapter, number 110, was organized. Election to this society is based on scholarship, leadership, character, and service. A student must be in the upper third of his class in scholarship to be eligible for election. Not more than fifteen per cent of the senior class and five per cent of the junior class may be chosen as members in any one year. The colors of the society are blue and gold, and the symbol is composed of the keystone and flaming torch. In our school the procedure in electing new members is,briefly,the foBowing Teachers are first asked for recommendations. Any teacher may recommend anyone whom he considers eligible. A committee then investigates available records for scholarship and citizenship standings of those nominated. The list of those in the upper third of the class is examined carefully and each person considered as Society Front Row: Harvey Swonberg, Evelyn Helgren, Lorraine Landers, Audrey Nydahl, Helen Holm- berg, Ray Stenstrom. Second Row:. Laura Surprenant, Joanne Peterson, Eileen Walto, June Pearson, Mae Pearson, Laila Tassava, Josephine Verbos. Third Row: Donald Best, Clarence Roy, Lawrence Griewski, Dorothy Kopnick, Florence Revere, Betty June Carlson. Not in Picture: Elaine Gustafson, David Patek, Bernard Coleman. a possible member. A list of candidates thus selected is then presented on a typed ballot at a faculty meeting. At this time any teacher may add the name of any student whom he considers eligible. The list is then voted on, a numerical value attached to each type of vote(for class, study hall, home room, and extracurricular activity), and the results tabulated. The committee again considers the mathematical results and weighs other evidence th t may affect these results. Those students receiving the highest totals of points are recommended for election. Sometimes several meetings are held before final decisions are made. The qualities considered in addition to scholarship are summarized in the following outline. A. Service 1. Willingness to do committee or staff work. 2. Readiness to show courtesy by assisting visitors, teachers, and students. 3. Willingness to represent school in interclass or inter-school competition. 4. Willingness to render worthwhile service to school and community. B. Leadership 1. Demonstrates leadership in classroom or home room. 2. Demonstrates leadership in promoting school activities. 3. Successfully holds school offices or positions of responsibility. 4. Contributes ideas which improve civic iife of the school. 5. Exerts type of leadership which drectly influences others for good. C. Character 1. Meets individual pledges and responsibilities promptly to school and teachers. 2. Demonstrates highest standards ofattitude toward honesty and reliability. 3. Consistently demonstrates desirable qualities of oersonality(cheerfulness, friendliness, neatness, poise, stability). 4. Cooperates by complying with school regulations (follows regulations concerning books, property, program, office, halls, lockers). 5. Upholds principles of morality and ethics. 2C.A. H.S. Front Row| Paul Kolesar, Carl HJalmquist, Rodney Pertlle, Lawrence Grlewski. Second Row| Marshall Treado, Jerome Sobolesky, Bill Mazurek, Ray Begalle. Hot In Picture: Bud Johnson, Boh Petrusha, Jim Gotta. During the past year eleven athletes of the Luther L. Wright High School were members of the National Athletic Honor Society. Of these, Robert Petrusha, Marshall Treado, Rodney Pertlle,and Bill Mazurek were elected in their sophomore year, James Gotta, Richard Johnson, and Jerome Sobolesky in their Junior year, and Paul Kolesar, Carl HJalmquist, Lawrence Grlewski, and Ray Begalle in their senior year. The purpose of the society, which was organized in 1925, is to raise the standard of scholarship among athletes in the participating schools. More than 1500 high schools in the United States have organized chapters. All boys who have earned an athletic letter in one of the major or minor sports, and whose average in the school work for three consecutive semesters is equd. to or higher than the general average of the school, and who have exemplified the finest type of citizenship and sportsmanship are eligible to belong to this society. Stubrnf (Umincil Front How William Eisele, Betty Sweanor, Joan Skud. Second Row Miss Knight Raymond tenstrom, Raymond Roszak, William Kellett. Third Sow “Helen Holmberg, Donna Gunderson. President—William Eisele Vice-President—Helen Holmberg Sectretary—Joan Skud Treasurer—Raymond Roszak The Student Council was organized on January 17, at which time the officers were elected. The main body of the Student Council consists of two representatives from each class. Members of this body, which is called the Objective Council, were Donna Gunderson, Raymond Stenstrom, William Kellett, Betty Sweanor, William Eisele, Helen Holmberg, Joan Skud, and Raymond Roszak. Other members of the Student Council werej Carl HJalmquist, Thomas Pavlovich, James Gotta, Eddie Levijoki, William Seymour, Elaine Jalonen, Mary Arasim, Eldrid HJalmquist, Dorothy Janatis, Eleanor Keskinen, Donald Begalle, Warren Olson, Dean Ehlert, George Kolak and Samuel Shermos. Miss Knight and Mr. Dear were the advisers for the council. 7 On February 9,the Ironwood high school Student Council was host to a regional conference at the Memorial Building. Representatives from neighboring schools discussed student council problems and school administration. Forty students attended the conference, which was conducted by Mr. Theodore Rice of Lansing, Michigan. During the first few meetings members decided to devote their time and energy to arousing interest in clubs. Polls were taken to determine whether students were interested in clubs, what clubs they would like to have, and when they would like to meet. When the results had been tabulated, the council began devising a plan by which clubs might meet during the day rather than after school. Results of this plan will not be realized during this school yeax; but next year s students will benefit by the plans laid out by the 1944-45 Student Council. Kcu olc,E6itarial Front Row: Virginia Relich, Audrey Treloar, Jtyra Bane Bakka, Lora Surprenant. Second Row: Ruth E. Anderson, Helen Holmberg, Betty Ann Warren, Marguerite Yela- cich. Third Row: Mike Toman, Marshall Treado, Marguerite Johnson, Donald Best, Mary Trezise. The Keyhole, which was begun in 1937,has grown both in size and circulation. In 1943 it was enlarged from a four-page, 8M by 11M paper to a six-page, 9 by 13 paper. Last fall Virginia Relich became editor-in-chief and Heten Holmberg was named assistant-editor. Ten issues of the Keyhole were edited this year under the able direction of Mrs. Ida Bates, the faculty adviser. The Keyhole brings to the students news of coming events.reports of past h -penings,feature stories about events in the school,and columns about the students themselves. The following are some of the features of the Keyhole: the cartoons; gossip columns, such as Campus Chatter and Teen Tattler ; Musical Musings, which concerns happenings in the music department; Profile, or reports of interviews with various students; and the Inquiring Reporter, who finds out the student opinion on different subjects. The Keyhole is exchanged with papers of other schools and is also sent to many people in the armed forces. Front Row Florence Revere, Marilyn Holt, Shirley Wilson, Jean Rands, Mayme Ridan-paa, Elaine Gustafson, Lorraine Janov, Phyllis Peterson, Elaine Hanson, Audrey Sword Second Row Dorothy Kopnick, Virginia Emig, Marilyn Malm, Rosemarie Archaro-beau, Eileen Walto, Margaret Gribble, June Pearson, Elizabeth Beck, Mr Rajkovich The Keyhole Business Staff has done much to made the Keyhole a success. Under the direction of Mr. Nick Rajkovich, the faculty adviser, members of the business staff conducted a successful subscription drive last fall. Throughout the year they solicited advertisements for the Keyhole from local businessmen and in this manner helped finance the school newspaper. During the district basketball tournament the combined business and editorial staffs had charge of the programs and also assisted the I-Club in selling candy. The two staffs also sponsored a dance after one of the basketball games HematiteJiusines s Co-Business Managers Thea Nelson Audrey Wiberg Jeanette Elias Barbara Trethewey Elizabeth Rowe Florence Revers Betty Jean Anderson Dorothy Ropnick Josephine Verbos Gertrude Jaszcak Elaine Gustafson Pauline Kolesar Donna Gunderson Lorraine Janov Mae Pearson Marilyn Holt Joanne Peterson Ida Hibbert Mary Jane Carlson Elizabeth Beck Jr. (Commrrrtal First Row Betty Beauchamp, Margaret Mary Zak, Shirley Anderson, Julia Sopko, Irene tfordluni, Bonna Lee Kopnick, Alice Harvat, Audrey Sword. Second Row Dorothy Hillman, Rosemary Jelich, Julann Wright, Joyce Luther, Mary Lou Bolich, Elizabeth Mukavitz, Mayme Ridanpaa, Pat Collins. Third Row Evelyn Helgren, Anna Lakvold, Carmen La Marche, June Strand, Margaret Gribble, Elinor Rein, Dorothy Janatis, June Santi, Helen Verbos, Miss Miller. Fourth Row Theo Popfco, Eleanor Keskinen, Mary Blomquist, Alice Saine, Mildred Berube, June Maki. President—Pat Collins Vice-President—Audrey Sword Secretary—Rosemary Jelich Treasurer—Dorothy Janatis At the first meeting of the Junior Commercial Club, held on November 29, the officers were elected. At the meeting held on December 6 a committee was chosen to draw up the constitution. It was decided to have one program meeting and one business meeting each month. Before Christmas vacation a Christmas party was held in the activity room. The members enjoyed dancing, games, and a musical quiz. This program was followed by a lunch after which amusing gifts were exchanged by the memoers of the club. For Easter twenty-four Easter baskets were made and filled for the children in the Orthopedic Room at the Central School. (ftjprrlpadpra Left to right Bane Bakka, Julann Wright, Marilou Elsemore, Joe Lenatz, Miss Knight Coolilie Murley, Pat Hamachek, Marilyn Malm, Lolly Surorenant. CO-CAPTAINS Lolly Surorenant Myra Bane Bakka At their first meeting in August, the eight cheerleaders elected Bane Baieka and Lolly Surorenant co-caotains for the year. Throughout the footbe.ll season they led our fans with new formations and new ideas in cheering. They also sponsored a dance after one of the football games. With the coming of basketball, new arrangements had to be made for the transition from green grass to smooth hard floor, as far as stunts were concerned. Throughout the school year the fans have responded well and have cheered the team on to victory. For the district tournament the cheerleaders aided in making the pennants for the decoration of the gym, under the direction of Miss Knight and Miss Lawrence, club sponsors, and Lolly Surprenant, chairman. Leading yells for all teams present, they showed real hospitality to all visitors. The Ironwood Oldsmobile, a car constructed for a stunt was introduced, during the first quarter of the Ironwood-Bessemer game. The last game played at Ishperaing saw Coolidge and Lolly leading for the last time. A cheerleaders picnic was held in May to end an entirely successful season. Front Row: Ray Begalle, Jim Gotta, David McDonald, John Simon, Paul Kolesar, Jerome Sobo- leski, Bill Mazurek, Lawrence Winkowski, Carl Hjalmqnist, Wally Olson,Dick Wills, Melbourne Garland. Second Row: Marshall Treado, Jack Jones, John Sokolowski, Byron Zuchowski, Don Johnson, Rod Pertile, Bob Gorrilla, Frank Stano. President—Jim Gotta Secretary-Treasurer—Ray Begalle Vice President—Nick Pavlovich Sergeant-at-Arms—Bill Mazurek Any boy who has earned a school letter is eligible to membership in the I Club. The I Club seeks to develop sportsmanship, school spirit, leadership, and loyalty among its members. This year the I Club was under the sponsorship of Mr. Jack Kraemer and Mr. Nick Rajkovich. The club's busiest time of the year is during the football and basketball seasons, selling hot dogs, pop, and candy at all the games. (At football games those hot dogs were surely welcome). The club also sponsored a dance in the gym after one of the games. Drbatr (Club Front Row: Helen Holmberg, Audrey Nydahl, Ann Dahlen, Lorraine Landers, Thea Nelson. Second Row: Ruth E. Anderson, Evelyn Helgren, Donald Best, Betty Warren, Marcia Waldo. The Debate Club was organized in November, 1944, under the direction of Mr. Nick Raj-kovich. Tiie group, which started with six members, immediately began preparation for the preliminary district tournament. On December 8, the day of the tournament, these six members and Mr. Rajkovich traveled to Ishpeming,the scene of the debate. From a debate against the Bessemer team, Ruth E. Anderson and Audrey Nydahl emerged victorious; while Thea Nelson and Marcia Waldo triucrohantly won out over the Escanaba negative. The teams returned home to prepare for the Annual Upper Peninsula Debate League Championship Tournament On January 12 nine debaters traveled to Marquette with Principal R. E. Dear and Mr. Rajkovich to attend this tournament. Three of the teams were defeated by Ishpeming, Escanaba, and Vulcan, while the negative team, consisting of Helen Holmberg and Ruth E. Anderson, defeated the Gladstone affirmative team. The topic of the debates this year was Resolved: that the legal voting age should be lowered to 18.n Material for the debate was gathered from various magazines. Debaters were allowed a ten-minute constructive speech and a five-minute rebuttal. The Luther L Wright High School has not had a debate group for several years, and the opportunity to develop clarity both in speech and in thought by joining this group was welcomed by the students. iflorenstcs front How: Robert Janatis, Bertha Bennett, Elaine Rowe, Helen Hautanen, Florence Remes, Second Row: Ray Curry Erickson, Joan Skud, Margaret Burns, Marilou Ilsmore, Mary Trezise, Paul Lloyd Johnson. Third Row: Jack Gotta, Marilyn Mueller, Virginia Relich, Betty Ann Warren, Ruth I. Anderson, Helen Holmberg, Ray Stenstron, Ruth Pollari. The program in forensics was begun in February in the English and social science classes of the Luther L. Wright High School. Freshmen and soohomores memorized declamations and gave them in their English classes, while juniors and seniors wrote original' orations and read them aloud in class. Social science and history students participated in extemporaneous speaking. During March preliminary elimination contests were held. From a group of freshmen and sophomores who presented their declamations, Mary Trezise and Mary Lou Elsmore were chosen to represent the school in the district contest.Of eight Juniors and seniors, finalists in the original orations contest, Helen Holmberg and Betty Ann Warren were selected. Seven juniors and senioys took nart in the final extemporaneous speaking contest: Virginia Relich and Ray Stenstrom were chosen to compete. On April 11 the district speech contest was held at Bessemer. Representing the Luther L.Wright High School were Margaret Burns,in the dramatic declamations contest, Mary Trezise and Mary Lou Elsmore, in the declamatory contest, Helen Holmberg and Betty Ann Warren in the original orations contest,and Virginia Relich and Ray Stenstrom in the extemporaneous speaking contest. In this contest, Mary Trezise and Mary Lou Elsmore placed first and second,respectively, in their division,while Helen Holmberg won second place in the original orations contest, and Ray Stenstrom won second place in extemporaneous speaking. First Row Theresa Falcich, Joyce Ossana, De Lores Tezak, Eldred HJalmquist, Ethel Woolcocks, Jean Cobh, Jo Ann Llndbloom. Second Row Jane Wyzlic, Sally Wright, Rita Sepoala, Ruth Moon, Mary Trezlse, NanetteMaisle, June HJalmquist, Dorothy Randa. Third Row Corlnne Peterson, Norma Larson, Betty Jane Luchetta. Betty Sweanor Carol Freterg, Marilyn Bohne, Joyce Dudra, Mildred Sabol. Fourtn Row Joan Skud, Patsy Kellet, Janet Lunsrud, Charlotte Nyberg, Arlene Hellen” Jean Hewitt, Betty Kellet, Bertha Bennett, Gertrude Ogrodnicm, Elaine Rowe, Carol Antonino. President—Joan Skud Vice-President—Corlnne Peterson Secretary—Theresa Kalcich Treasurer—Mary Anderson The Red Pepper Club was organized in October, 1944, under the sponsorship of Miss Ethel Miller. At that time the officers were elected. Early in the year sophomore members of the club held an initiation party for the new freshmen members. During the March of Dimes campaign, January 29 to February 9, members of the Red Peppers collected money at the theaters. On Valentine's Day the club members had a social gathering at which dancing and a lunch were enjoyed. The members of the Red Pepper Club also knit many squares for an afghan which was given to the Red Cross to be used for wounded servicemen. The Red Peoper Club also gave a school assembly program toward the end of this year. The Red Pepper Club is open to all freshman and sophomore girls. Its purpose is to provide good times for its members and to help them to become acquainted with one an other. First Row Greta Peterson, Virginia Relich, Thea Nelson, Lolly Surorenant, Dorothy Kopnick, Florence Revers, Shirley Nyman. Second Row Lila Holappa, Ellen Milakovich Marcia Waldo, Marguerite Telacich, Pauline Kolesar, Elaine Gustafson, Jean Hill, Audrey Wiberg, Lucille Danowski, Marilyn Holt, Jean Ramuta. Third Row Barbara Tretnewey, Lorraine Slivensky, Marilyn Sell,Faye Nyman, Roalene Peterson, Josephine Verbos, Joanne Peterson, Ruth E. Anderson, Marilyn Mueller. President—Florence Revers Vice-President—Dorothy Kopnick Secretary-Treasurer—Donna Gunderson The Senior Pep Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Rosa Pape, was quite active this year. In February the club went on a sleigh ride, with Mr. Paul Coleman an - Miss Pape as chaperones. As the peopy group traveled the road toward Mt. Zion, they sang songs and amused themselves by throwing one another into the snowbanks along the way. “Winks'1 Winkowski orovided a great deal of merriment by landing head-first in a snov drift. On arriving at Pat Taylor's house, the members thawed themselves out in front of the fireolace and devoured a lunch of corn chowder, doughnuts, cookies, and hot beverages. The Senior Pep Club also soonsored a dance after one of the basketball games. There are approximately thirty members in the club, whose main purpose is to assist in cheering at all athletic contests. I « 3mirr (flirtle Front Row: Marcia Waldo, Thea Nelson, Eldrid Hjalmauist, Lorraine Landers, Carol Antonino. Second Row: Joan Skud, Audrey Wiberg, Sally Wright, Audrey Nydahl, Helen Holmber, Molly Schieber. President—Marcia Waldo Vice-President—Helen Holmberg Secretary-Treasurer—Joan Skud The Girls Friendship League, which was organized in 1925,is now completing its twentieth year of service. Its purpose is to promote friendliness and understanding among the girls. Every girl is automatically a member upon her entrance into high school. The Inner Circle is a group of girls who plan the activities of the Girls Friendship League. The group is composed of the representatives from each of the classes and the three officers of the Girls Friendship League who are elected each spring by all the girls of the school. The club sponsor is Miss Jean Goudie. By sponsoring parties and get-togethers, the Inner Circle gives the irls of the different classes a chance to meet one another and become acauainted. This year they have sponsored several parties and get-togethers and they also assisted at the basketball tournament. Spaniel) 2Httb First Row Lorraine Landers, Jean Rands, Marilyn Malm, Julann Wright, Margaret Bains Joan Surprenant, Mariloa Elsemore. Second Row La Violet Nicholas, June Pearson, Eileen Walto, Donna Gunderson, Mary Kuzel, Evelyn Pesola, Bernice Bedrick, Miss Barnett, Third Row Russell Springer, Donald Best, Betty Warren, Elaine Hansen, Caroline Barron, Margaret Ekman, Josephine Ramuschak, Norma Aukee, Barbara Marauder. Fourth Row Edward Jones, Raymond Stenstrom, Milton Ehlert, David Forsberg, Elmore Fredrickson, David Anderson. Fifth Row William Seymour, John Simon, David McDonald Wilbert Salmi, Joseph Mrofchak. President—Paul Lloyd Johnson Vice-President—Marguerite Johnson Secretary-Treasurer—Raymond Stenstrom The Spanish Club, under the sponsorship of Miss Gladys Jensen, the new Spanish teacher, was organized in October, 1944. The first activity of this club was a Halloween party at which Spanish customs were followed. At a regular meeting in November members of the club enjoyed an enformal talk about Mexico by Miss Kessler, who had taught there previously. The club members again took part in a social evening at their Yuletide party on December 16, 1944 when Spanish Christmas customs were observed. Spanish traditions such as a portrayal of the manger scene, the breaking of the pinata, and el arbol de Navidad (the Christmas tree) were presented. This get-together was also a farewell party for Miss Jensen, who left during the Christmas vacation. In February the club again became active under the new teacher,Miss Bernice Barnett, A Valentine party, at which club members exchanged valentines, was held on February 14, 1945. During the District Tournament, which was held at Ironwood on March 8,9,and 10, the Spanish Club sponsored a dance after the Ironwood—Bessemer game. The purpose of the Spanish Club is not only to provide social entertainment for its members, but also to acquaint them with Spanish traditions, customs, and dress. Sand Front Row; Betty Jane Carlson, Audrey Sandsten, Delores Tesznk, Virginia Johnson, Joyce Ossana, Paul Lloyd Johnson, Shirley Msrander, Betty Beauchamp, Doreen Treloar, Mildred Van Holla, Jane Van Slyck. Second Row: Pat Allender, Ruth Peterson, Delores Ludlow, Beverly Aijala, Stella Wesolowski, Jean Swanson,Joanne Walton, Marjorie Michaels,Mary Bale, Gladys Cain, Third Row: Albert Nygard, Rod Westeen, Gordon Holemo, Kenneth Mattson, Jack Gotta, Ray Koskela, Alvin May, Glen Laitinen, Robert Hocking, Fourth Row: Alver Helmes, Lawrence Griewski, Marvin Rowe, Henry Aukee, Elwood Johnson, James Coleman, Dick Wirtanen, James Wicklund, Mr, Arnold R. Niki. The band started the year playing at footbal games and marching in smart new formations between halves. Jack Wicklund and Audrey Treloar were the drum major and the drum majorette. Other majorettes were Beulah Barnes, Joyce Luther, Pat Taylor, and Gretchen Runmel. The band also provided music for basketball games during the regular season and during the district tournament. A few of the band members managed to get a comet for Jack Searle to play our pep song A the regional tournament at Ishpeming during the Lake-Linden—Ironwood game. The following night Jerry Gotta brought his own cornet to play during the half at the Marquette-Ironwood game. The first program the band participated in was on the evening of November 8, during National Education Week. On the Armistice Day program, several military selections were rendered. The next performance was the Christmas concert, when the band played alone and together with the mixed chorus. The first all-band concert was given on March 28, the proceeds of which were given to the Red Cross, Outstanding features of this concert were Lawrence Griewski narrating Peter and the Wolf by Prokofieff, Myra Bane Bakke accompanying the band on the piano, and Miss Jesse Wick of Bessemer singing. The band provided music for assemblies as usual,and also for the annual Gymnastic Circus on April 12 and 13. It lent able support to the R. 0. T. C. exercises held in the late spring. In addition, there were seven band recitals of individual performances by band members. These were held at 8 o clocic in the evening. This is the second year these have been held in the Luther L. Wright High School. first Row Betty June Carlson, Barbara Blomquist, Betty Jane Luchetta, Delores Morrard, Juliann Bosicevich, Jo Ann Llndbloom, Eva Strand. Second Row Jean Cobb, Carol Freberg, Dolores Ludlow, Audrey Nydahl, Janet Lunsrud, Virginia £mig, Barbara Trethewey. Third Row Dolores Armata, Pat Kershner, Ann Dahlen, Mildred Mattson, Anna Martin, Marilyn Malm, Greta Peterson, Shirley Nyman, Gene Thomas, Clifford Trethewey. Fourth Row Warner Blyckert, David Patek, Lawrence Grlewski, Harvey Swanberg, William Rowe, Marvin Rowe, Jack Wicklund, Jack Dunn, Coolldge Murley. The choir meets several days a week at 8 o'clock, under the direction of Miss Helen White The annual Christmas concert was given under the combined direction of Miss White and Mr. Arnold Niki, band director, on Wednesday, December 30. The program Included nearly 250 students: members of the high school band, grade school band, high school chorus, girls' trio, male quartette, and grade school choruses. A male quartette consisting of Coolldge Murley,Marvin Rowe, Lawrence Grlewski and Bernard Coleman; and a girls' trio consisting of Shirley Ann Nyman, Betty June Carlson, and Julann Wright sang at various social gatherings during the year. On April 6 the choir gave a very successful performance of the operetta, Harmony Hall by Geoffrey O'Hara. $ mu ling Hragitp Front Row: Miss Knight, Mao Pearson, Loa Gillmor, Florence Revers, Mae Laine, Shirley Nyman, Dorothy Kopnick. Second Row: Pat Taylor, Faye Nyman, Mayme Ridanpaa, Mary Blomqaist, Rath E. Anderson, Rath Peterson, Jack Wicklund. President: John Blomqaist Secretary: Rath 2 Anderson Vice President: Jack Vicklond Treasurer: Mayme Ridanpaa The Bowling League, under the direction of Miss Everille Knight and Miss Dorothy Lawrence met regularly every Monday night at the Elks bowling alleys. The group was divided into four teams and a record was kept to date of the averages of each member. The averages are as follows: John Blomqaist 123.7 Mayme Ridanpaa 91.9 Loa G-illmor 116 Pat Kershner 91.1 Pat Taylor 115 Faye Nyman 84.9 Jack Wicklund 115 Rath Peterson 82 Rath E. Anderson 106 Mae Pearson 76 Mae Laine 104.7 Dorothy Kopnick 71.8 Shirley Nyman 101 Florence Revers 67.7 Mary Blomqaist 92.1 Front Row:Genevieve Archambeau, Patsy Kellett, Ruth E.Anderson, Betty June Carlson, Dolores Mollard. Second Row: Norma Larson, Bertha Bennett, Elaine Rowe, Ruth Peterson, Marguerite Johnson, Josephine Verbos, Jane Van Slyck. Not Pictured: Mac Pearson, Shirley Richards. President—Ruth E. Anderson Secretary—Betty June Carlson Vice President—Jane Van Slyck Treasurer—Genevieve Archambeau The Girl Scouts were organized in September, 1944, under the direction of Miss Everille Knight and Miss Dorothy Lawrence. There are 27 girls in the troop,divided into four patrols each of which has a patrol leader. The Scout project for this year has been the training of its members for leadership in other Scout troops. Four of the Scouts, Ruth E. Anderson, Betty June Carlson, Jane Van Slyck, and Ruth Peterson, have been leaders of troops at the Central School and at a grade school in Hurley. Other projects of the Girl Scouts stress parties, patrol work, and badge work. In November some of the Scouts were engaged in the making of Christmas cards, while others knitted Christmas gifts.On November 18 the girls held a party in honor of Miss Betty Seagren, Girl Scout Director of the Range. At Christmas time the scouts enjoyed a party held in the activity room of the high school. The evening was spent playing games, dancing, and exchanging gifts. During the March of Dimes Campaign in January the group set for themselves a goal, toward which all the scouts contributed. In March the Girl Scouts planned and carried out a community paper drive.Members wrote persona] letters to businessmen asking their aid and conducted a house-to-house canvass soliciting paper. During the week of the district basketball tournament .held in the Luther L. Wright High School, the Girl Scouts cooperated with the cheerleaders in making decorations for the gymnasium and in operating a check room. On the first Saturday in May the annual Girl Scout rally was held. Members of the high school troor officiated at this affair and conducted various athletic events on that day. First Row Lora Surprenant, Thea Nelson, Mike Doman. Second Row Carl Hjalmquist, June Pearson, Ruth Ann Pollari. Third Row William Eisele, Audrey Wiberg, Joanne Peterson, Myra Bane Bakka, Coolidge Murley. Fourth Row Ruth E. Anderson, Bernard Saffron, Richard Wills, Joe Lenatz. Nina Cassell—Joanne Peterson Mrs. Rumble—Audrey Wiberg Tony Can sell—June Pearson Scootie Oassell—Lora Surprenant Genevieve Jones—Ruth E. Anderson Pinkie Ames—Thea Nelson Dunk Doyle—William Eisele Mrs. Jones—Ruth Ann Pollari Bing Hotchkiss—Mike Doman T. Newton Todd—Carl Hjalmquist Major Todd—Bernard Saffron Eula Hotchkiss—Myra Bane Bakka Dr. Blodgete—David Patek Officer Ryan—Joe Lenatz Billy—Richard Wills Prompter—Ruth Ann Pollari Spring Green , a delightful three-act comedy, written by Florence Ryerson and Colin Clements, was presented by the senior class of 1945 on May 16 at the Ironwood Theatre. The performance was under the direction or Miss Jean Goudie. The scene of the play is the Cassell home in an average American town; the time, after Pearl Harbor. Nina Cassell, the charming and youthful mother of two daughters, has patriotically turned one wing of her rambling old residence into an apartment in order to help the government house the military personnel of a nearby airfield. When the officer in charge of construction moves in, she is surprised to find that he is one of her old suitors. The girls in the neighborhood have been atwitter over the rumor that thr Major's family consists of a son, Newton,who must, they argue, be terrifically dashing and sophisticated because he was bora and brought up in New York City, and also has been recently expelled from a swank boarding school. When Newton arrives, he proves to be gentle, absent-minded, and socially awkward, a boy with only one interest in life—the scientific breeding of earthworms. His consuming passion for his earthworms, including Jumbo and Salome, comes into conflict with his passion for the prettiest girl in town, disrupte his father's romance with Nina, and almost lands him in jail. His father and Nina are reconciled, of course; and the Major will probably understand hit son better in the future. a.©.®.®. i. Jfflajor George A. Mauiktns ST-Sgts. ]3etrr Mactbarek Helbert ISBohlford y rst Jack Olson, William Seymour, Marlon De Tuncq, Second How Major George A. Hawkins, William Bisele, Douglas Carr, T Sgt. Peter Maciborek. The R.O.T.C. Hifle Team was organised on October 16, 1944, under Sergeant Peter Maclborek. Of the twenty boys who tried out for the Rifle Team in October eight were eliminated after the first three weeks. Members of the team practiced two hours after school each day. The first match In which the team participated was held in November at the Ironwood range. At this time Ironwood defeated Bessemer. When the Ironwood and Bessemer teams again met, this time at Bessemer, the latter team defeated the Luther L. Wright group. Later in the season the Rifle Teas qualified in the Corps Area Match to shoot in the National R.O.T.C. Ilfle Match. The Corps Area individual scores were used to determine which members of the team would receive letters. In this match those shooting 340 or more out of a possible 400 would receive letters. Of the Luther L. bright team six members shot 340 or better; three of those members shot 350 or better. Members who earned letters w«re William lisele, with a score of 366; Bill Seymour, 363; Jack Olson, 352; Douglas Carr, 348; Marlon DeTuncq, 348j and Bernard Benzala, 342. The first five in this match became the first team, while the next five became the second team. Members of the second team were Bernard Benzala, Tom Pavlovich, Charles Oliver, Paul Kolesar, and John Simon. In February the team shot for the Hearst National Trophy in the annual match sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst New Syndicate. This match is open to ell rifle beams in the nine corps areas of the United States. The Luther L. Wright first team won first place in the Sixth Corps Area, which includes Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. William lisele was the individual high scorer for the Sixth Corps Area. When the Ironwood first team s score was compared with the other corps area scores, it was found that Ironwood ranked ninth in the United States for Junior Units of R.O.T.C. It can be realized how expert our rifle team members are, when their scores are classified by army standards; one who scores 340 is rated a sharpshooter, 350, a marksman, and 360, an erpert rifleman. Front Row: Walter Zambrovitz, Coolidge Murley, Donald Robinson, Michael Doman, Donald Helli, Paul Kolesar. Second Row: Douglas Carr, William Trudgeon, William Eisele, Marshall Treado, Bernard Saffron, Lawrence Griewski. Leader: Walter Zambrovltz Front Row| Thomas Wilcocks, David Swanson, John Tarle, William Ihlenfeldt, James Semenak, Paul Jauch, Warner Blyckert, John Erm, David HJalmquist, Harvey Swanberg, Leo Goodwin. Second Row; Edward Jones, Marlon DeTuncq, Bernard Benzala, Walter Olson, Lawrence Slade, Don Wick, Wilbert.Salmi, Donald Revere, Kenneth Richards, Donald Helli• dense fUomrnls ffioo tball Front Bow: J. Gotta, W. Olson, J. Jones, W. Mazurek, R. Begalle, J. Dixon, N. Pavlovich, B. Gorrilla, M.Treado, F. Stano, G.Moderson, Second Bow: L. Winkowski, B. Sendek, D. Wills, W. Hendrickson, B. Pertile, J. Soboleski, B. Krause, L. Marander, P. Kolesar, D. Johnson, L. Grievski. Third Row: D. Forsberg, D. McDonald, R. Ackerman, F. Nelmark, B. Erickson, B. Zuchowski, C. Hjalmquist, D. Smith, D. Begalle, B. Johnson, R.Kalcich, Coach J. Kraemer, W. Olson, J. Pisco, M. Zaruk, J. Tarle, D. Pudas, W. Barnes, A, Brown, T. Warvi, J. Komar-omy, C. Kucz, R. Erickson, Asst. Coach Erickson. Fourth Row: F. Hudachek, D. Bellaajy, B. Ihlenfeldt, R. Peterson, W. Berzinski, B. Zivic, M. Ehlert, D. Ehlert, B. Risku,D CVangro , R. Michaelson, J. Banfield, M. Garland. 1944 FOOTBALL SCHEIXJLE INDIVIDUAL SCORES Ironwood 14 Calumet 0 Bob Gorrilla 24 Ironwood 13 Iron River 0 Frank Stano 12 Ironwood 6 Ashland 0 Nick Pavlovich 9 Ironwood 0 Bessemer 0 Eugene Moderson 6 Ironwood 7 Hurley 0 Bill Mazurek 6 Ironwood 15 53 Negaunee o 0 Marshall Treado 2 ALL CONFERENCE TEAMS First Team Nick Pavlovich, tackle; Bill Mazurek, center; Marshall Treado, quarterback; Frank La Sota. halfback. Second Team James Gotta, end and captain; Jack Dixon, tackle; Jack Jones, guard; Robert Gorrilla, fullback. U. £. Mention Second team- J. Gotta, end; M. Treado, back. Third Team- B. Mazurek, center. Honorable Mention- N. Pavlovich, tackle; E. Moderson, oack; J. Jones, guard. On a beautiful starlit night Ironwood opened its season with a game against Calumet on Longyear field. It was a tough game throughout featured by the scrappiness of both unexperienced teams. Ironwood scored in the second and fourth quarters on runs by Moderson and Stano. Pavlovich kicked one point and passed to Treado for the other. The final score was Ironwood 14, Calumet 0. The following Saturday night Iron River invaded Ironwood with a heavy team and their vaunted T formation attack. Ironwood, however, dominated the play except for an occasional gain by Taetsch, outstanding Iron River full back. The Red Devils' passing and running game was superb. Mixing passes with clever running plays, Stano and Gorrilla each scored once, with Pavlovich kicking one extra point to give Ironwood the game 13-0. The next Friday night the Red Devils upset a favorite Ashland team by a score of 6-0.Good play by ends Gotta and Pavlovich and strong line attack paced by Jones helped Stano to break away for several long gains. Gotta blocked Konkol's kick in the end zone, and Pavlovich fell on it for the score. The next week end we traveled to Bessemer to face our rivals, Bessemer. Despite the great running and passing of Moderson, we could not score, and we went home with only a scoreless tie to our credit. We invaded Hurley on the following Saturday afternoon to play the So-called Midgets. Taking advantage of Treado's excellent punting, the entire Red Devil forward wall blocked DeRosso's kick, and Center Mazurek fell on it for a touchdown. The game was played in the mud and rain,and our line backer-uppers, Mazurek, Gorrilla, and Per-tile, really baptized Hurley's new white suits. The line, led by Dixon, and the back field, with new performers in Pertile and Griewski,cooperated to drive Hurley back to the shadow of the goal posts many times,but we could not score again. The final score was 7-0, as Pavlovich again demonstrated his excellent place-kicking ability. Negaunee was our opponent the next Friday night in what was supposed to be the last game of the year. Again fortunate in having wonderful weather, Ironwood dominated the play at all times. Rolling up over 300 yards by passing and running,Ironveod controlled the ball practically the entire game. Paced by the brilliant broken field running of Griewski,Ironwood scored twice in the fourth quarter,Gorrilla powering through the line for both scores. Defensively,ends Gotta and Pavlovich kept Negauneefc running attack bottled up, while Mazurek, Begalle, and Olson braced the center of the line. The final score was 13-0 as Pavlovich passed to Treado for one of the extra points. We then scheduled a game to be played three weeks later with Menominee, which was our Waterloo. Invading the Maroons' lair, we found that they had a great passing attack and a bonecrushing fullback. After being held to a standstill for one half, they broke through in the final period to win 33-6. This was our first defeat in 14 games. HICK PAVLOVICH, end, senior. Nick, a three-year man, was one of the main cogs in this year'3 team. His rugged tackling and pass-catching ability earned him a berth on the All-Conference first team. Nick was given honorable mention on the All U. P. team. JAMLS GOTTA, end, senior. Jim, another veteran end from last year, teamed with Nick to give us two of the best ends in the Upper Peninsula. Jim helped to make his side of the line impregnable. Jim was named captain of the All-Conference second team. He won his second letter. Jim was selected as an end on the All U.P. second team and captain of our team. BILL MAZUR3K. center, junior. BHiz,n our fighting pivotman, was a bulwark on defense, and his perfect passes from center helped to make our season a successful one. He was elected to the All-Conference first team in his second year of play. Bill was picked on the All U. P. third team as center. MARSHALL TRSADO. ouarterback, senior. Marsh,” another three-year man, inspired the team greatly with his remarkable blocking and field generalship. He was also adept in throwing and catching passes. Marsh was elected to the All-Conference first team. His position will be hard to fill next year. Marsh held down the quarterback position on the All U. P. second team. FRANK STANO. half back, junior. Frank played wonderful ball in earning his third letter this year. A triple-threat man, his passing, kicking, and running left nothing to be desired. Frank was elected to the All-Conference first team. ROBERT CORRILLA. fullback, senior. Doc, playing his second year of football, was our hard-playing fullback. His ground-gaining ability and knAck for intercepting passes came in handy during the season. Doc was elected to the All-Conference second team. JACK DIXON,tackle, senior. Dix, a hard-charging tackle, was very adept at opening holes in his side of the line. Besides earning his second letter. Jack was elected to the All-Conference second team. JACK JONHS, guard, senior. Jack playea inspired ball all season. In every game he was the fifth player in the other team's backfield. Jack was given a berth on the All-Conference second team. Jack was given honorable mention on the All U. P. team. EUGENE MOPERSON. halfback, senior. Gene, one of the fastest men on the team, earned his first letter this year. Gene's speed gained many yards around the opponents' ends and hi8 ability to throw an accurate long pass came in handy many times. Gene was selected as a back for honorable mention on the All U. P. team. VALTER OLSON.tackle. Junior. Ole, the other speed demon on our team, earned his second letter this year. His stellar defensive play, along with that of Jones and Gotta, made the right side of our line a stone wall. Great things are expected of Ole next year. RAY BBGALLE. guard, senior. Bugs, a converted backfield man, was always a thorn in the other team's side. Being the strong silent type, Ray could always be counted on till the last minute of play. LAWRENCE GRI5WSKI. halfback, senior. Larry was a good passer and hard-running back. Many an opposing end remembers his tough blocks. Larry's broken field running was a highlight of every game. JEROME SQBOLESKI.guard. Junior. Sobs, although a small man, showed up well in every game he played.His ability to penetrate the other team's line stood out in many games. LAWRENCE WINKOWSKI.tackle. Junior. Winks, playing a hard-slashing type of ball, came into his own this year. He should be a mainstay in next year's line. RODNEY PERT1LE. fullback, sophomore. Perk, a hard-driving back, found himself in the Hurley game. His ability to make his own holes will be useful to the team in the ye � rs to come. LEON MARANDBR. tackle, senior. Leon won his first football letter this year. His ability to break to the opening line was a great help to the team. BERNARD KRAUS. halfback, sophomore. Plash” was a good defensive man and blocker. Mach is expected of him in future years. DICK WILLS. halfback, senior. Dick was very fast and loved to tangle. He won his first letter. 3ILL HENDRJyKSQN, guard, sophomore. Bill won his first letter this year. He was always able to open a hole in the line and was good on defense. DOfl JOHNSON, center, sophomore, Don was very helpful to the team and he won his first letter. PAUL KQLS5AR. back, senior. Paulo was a fast runner and a keen defensive player. BUD JOHNSON, end, senior. Bud was a good offensive player. CKBST3R KUSZ. back, Junior. Chucko was very fast and a good blocker. CARL HJALM3DIST. end, senior. Culla was a good pass receiver. RAY S5ND2K, end, senior. Stretch had the advantage of being very tall, and he could analyze plays quickly. BYRON ZUCHQWSKI, end, sophomore. Moono was well known for his fighting qualities. When he hit somebody, he stayed hit. He earned his first letter this year. jJOS KQHAHQMYi halfback, senior. Joe was a very clever runner and also a good defensive man. He earned his first letter this year. Basketball Front Row: Coach Jack Kraemer, R. Petrusha, R. Begalle, Walter Olson, M. Treado, J. Gotta, L. Winkowski, W. Mazurek, C. Rinto, A. Kellett, Martin Erickson, Asst. Coach. Second Row: M. Mesich, R, Kalcich, C. Kivi, W. Maki, E. Frederickson, J, Fontecchio, Warren Olson, F. Nelmark, D. Begalle, W. Berzinski, Frank Stano, student mgr. Third Row: C. Ejalmauist G. Holeao, D. Cvengros, M. Ehlert, E. Johnson, N. Johnson, R. Ackerman, B. Zuchowski, F. Anderson, D. Forsberg, R. Erickson. Fourth Row: G. Kolak, D. Koskela, R. Risku, A. Brown, F.Albert, R. Johnson, D.Ehlert, R.Hogberg, R. Michaelson, H.Aili, H. Levenstein, R. Lahti. Marshall Treado and Jim Gotta were selected co-captains of our team. 1944-1945 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE INDIVIDUAL SCORES Ironwood 18 Hancock 25 Ironwood 27 Hurley 19 Treado 145 Ironwood 35 Iron River 30 Ironwood 25 Ashland 40 Gotta 144 Ironwood 33 Crystal Falla 39 Ironwood 29 Bessemer 27 Petrusha 79 Ironwood 19 Stambaugh 30 Ironwood 37 Iron River 30 Olson 74 Ironwood 32 Wakefield 20 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Mazurek 62 Ironwood 23 Marauette 35 Ironwood 41 Bessemer 16 Pavlovich 17 Ironwood 40 Wakefield 17 Ironwood 41 Stambaugh 23 Sendek 16 Ironwood 26 Hurley 21 U. P. FINALS Winkowski 16 Ironwood 28 Bessemer 25 Ironwood 33 Lake Linden 32 Begalle 11 Ironwood 27 Ashland 38 Ironwood 28 Marquette 36 Rinto 6 Ironwood 36 Marouette 43 Kellett 2 Maki 2 TOTALS Johnson 2 Ironwood 578 Kivi 1 Opponenta i 546 Frederickson 1 Kalcich 0 Mesich 0 CONFERENCE SELECTIONS FIRST TEAM Richard Axness, Ashland; Marshall Treado, Ironwood; Duane Ruth, Ashland; James Gotta,Iron-wood, Bruce Fossum, Ashland, Captain. SECOND TEAM Gerald Swetkovich, Hurley; Charles Mezzano, Hurley; James Lucas, Bessemer; George Papoda-kis, Ashland; Rudolf Kelto, Bessemer, Captain. The Ironwood team got off to a poor start,losing three of their first four games. They lost to Hancock, Crystal Palls, and Stamhaugh, while their lone victory was over Iron River. After the had start, the Ironwood quintet settled down and won their first two conference games over Wakefield by impressive scores. Playing without the service of their outstanding guard. Gotta, the team was defeated by a strong Marquette five. Not discouraged by this setback, the determined Red Devils bounced back to take the Hurley and Bessemer squads and remdned undefeated in conference play. The following weekend the squad lost two games, losing to a rangy Purgold team after they had led for three quarters. In the next game the team defeated the Hurley Midgets on their own floor in a thrilling contest. The largest crowd of the season was on hand to watch the strong Ashland team and the fighting Ironwood five battle it out. Displaying superb spirit, the team held a slim 17-16 lead at the half but faded before the “Ore-dockers vaunted attack. The most thrilling game of the year was played at Bessemer where the Speed Boys held the lead until the last few seconds when Treado tied the game at 27 all. In the overtime period that followed, Gotta sank a basket and the team played a successful stalling game for the rest of the period. In the last game of the season the “Devils got in shape for the coming tournament by defeating Iron River in a very fast game. Having finished a mediocre season,the Red Devils reaRy came to life in the tournament. Playing Bessemer, the inspired Red Devils took the lead in the first quarter and held it to the end of the game. The team came roaring back the next night to trounce Stambaugh and take the district tournament. The win advanced Ironwood to the upper peninsula regional tournament. Por their first opponent in the regional,Ironwood drew Lake Linden whom they defeated 33-32. In the finals, a battling Ironwood auintet bowed to a potent Marquette five 36-28, thus being ranked second in the Upper Peninsula. This was the farthest an Ironwood team had gone in eight years. JIM GQTTA. guard, senior. Jim, a three-year man, was one of the mainstays of tlis year'8 team. His defensive ability plus his one hand shooting made him very valuable to the team. His ability to stall by dribbling helped us to win many games. Jim was elected to the All-Conference first team for the second straight year. MARSHALL TRgADQ.forward, senior. Marsh, the other three-year letterman on the team used a one-hand hook shot to become the team's leading scorer. His aggressiveness and steady all-around play made him a valuable asset to the team. Marsh was chosen for a forward post on the All-Conference first team. BILL MAZUliaJC. guard, junior. Miz was a fighting guard who was always at his best when the going was tough. His defensive ability was superb and should make him one of the mainstays of next year's team. He won his first letter. BOB PflTkUSHA. forward, senior. Petrush was a smooth ball handler whose long shot came in handy, especially during the Bessemer games. Bob was able to take a lot of teasing and was never afraid to tell the other team what he thought of them.He earned his first letter. WALTER OLSON, center, junior. Ole used his height well to control the rebounds on both ends of the court.His pivot shot and Jumping ability helped him to win his first letter. HAT BEGALLE, guard,senior. Bugs was a steady all-around player who was able to keep ▼cry cool while under fire.His drive-in shots and defensive ability proved very valuable throughout the season.His fine play in crucial games helped him to win his first letter. WILLIAM MAKI. forward, junior. Weeps, small and fast, was a good all-around player. His fighting ability was brought out in every scrimmage. This was his first year on the team. BUPY KALCICH. guard. Junior. Rudy was one of the best long shots on the team. His speed and shiftiness made him a hard man to watch whea he cut for the basket. ELMORE FREDRICKSON. center. Junior. Axel played good ball all year by taking advantage of his height. He was tough on defense and tricky on offense. CLARENCE RINTO. forward, senior. Hint was one of the best ball handlers on the team. His greatest asaet was a phenomenal two hand shot. This was his first year on the squad. MIKE M3SICH. guard, sophomore. Mike, the only sophomore on the team, should have a good future in basketball. His cool poise and ability to score earned him his first letter this year. CLARENCE KIYI, forward,Junior. Clarence was another small, fast forward. His ability to shoot with either hand should make a headache for opponents of next year s team. LAWRENCE WINKQWSKI. center, junior. Winks won his first letter by making excellent use of his height for rebounds.His happy spirit helped much to keep the team relaxed. ALLEN KELLETT. forward, junior. Ally was one of the smoothest ball players on the team. His all-around team play and accurate shooting earned him his first letter. ©rack Front How: D. McDonald mgr., J.Sokolovski, B.Corcoran, R. Begalle, J. Lackovich, D. Siskonen, G. Moderson, B.Mazurek, B. Sandell, M. Treado, G. Craft, J. Varner, A. Hendrickson, D. Lilje-oaist, F. Stano. Second Row: L. Grievski, D. pudas, T. Varvi, W. Olson, J. Fontecchio, D. Forsberg, J. Jones, W. HJalmquist, P. Kolesar, D. Risku, R. Pertile, J. Gutowski, J. Sobo-le6ky, F. Anderson. Third Row: Coach J. J. Kraemer, R. Ackerman, R. Hiipakka, B. Russell, R. Smith, T. Savonen, J. Koromary, S. Kubacki, J. Semanek, R. Erickson, W. Olson, B. Zuch-ovski, B. Krause, Coach Bill Lyne. The first meet of the year was held at Wakefield on May 6. The Ironwood team received a total of 73 1 3 points, winning eight firsts and tying for another, Wakefield was second with 26 1 6 points. Other positions were Hurley, third, 16 points; Ashland, fourth, 10 points; and Bessemer, fifth, with 6 l 2 points. The following Saturday the district meet was held atIronwood with the contestants fighting for the privilege of competing in the regional meet at Houghton the following weekend. The Red Devils took Class B honors in this meet with a total of 41 l 2 points, followed by Iron River with 19 2 3 points, and Bessemer with 81 3 points. Ironwood captured every first place but one to run up an overwhelming score. On Friday night. May 19, three car loads of players and coaches left for Houghton. After spending a peaceful night on army bunks, the Red Devils placed second in the meet which was won by Escanaba with a total of 57 1 2 points. Ironwood came in second with a total of 36 l 2 points followed by Sault Ste. Marie with 25 l 2 points. Individual winners for Ironwood were Mazurek in the 440 and the 880 yard relay composed of Moderson, Sandell, Treado, and Mazurek. Ironwood won the conference meet held at Bessemer with a total of 76 l 3 points. Ashland, Wakefield, and Bessemer followed in that order. Three records were broken, two by Sandell in the high and low hurdles and one by Craft in the high jump. Ironwood took first place in every event except the mile, 100 yard dash, and the shot put. On Memorial Day we traveled to Escanaba to compete in the Escanaba Relays. We finished second in this, our final meet of the year, cominr in behind Escanaba. Honors were won by Treado in the low hurdles and the 880 yard relay team composed of Mazurek, Sandell, Treado, and Moderson. MODERSON, G-ene was one of the most valuable men on the team. He took part in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, broad jumped, and was the anchor man in the 880 yard relay. LACKOVICH. r,Chunkon was the muscle man of the team, specializing in the shot-put. Besides this, he won points in the high hurdles and also the broad Jump. TKfclADO. Marsh was one of the teadfe two very good hurdfers and afeo one of the runners in the 880 relay. Marsh ran his best race of the year when he won the U. F. low hurdles trophy at the Escanaba relays meet. He is expected to be the team's high point getter this season, and it would not surprise any one if he broke a few records in doing it SOKOLOVSKI. Sbk was one of the team's half-miler6, and his swift stride plus his endurance enabled him to win many of his races. He is expected to be one of the top men in this year's track team. CORCORAN. Corky ran the mile and also the half-mile in the different meets and he won a good share of points for a long-distance man. He is expected to be one of the best long-distance men on this year's team. BBGALLE. Bugs had as his specialty the half-mile. His endurance enabled him to come from behind to win many of his races. OLSON. Ole was another dashman. His quick start and swift pace enabled him to win his first letter while only a freshman. ®rnnis Kneeling: Robert Petrusha. Left to. Right: John Simon, Bud Johnson, Coach Jack Kraemer, Carl Hjalmquist, Richard Risku, Jim Albert. The 1944 tennis team of the Luther L.Wright High School had a very successful season under the direction of Coach Jack Kraemer. The first tournament of the year was a triangular meet held at Wakefield,in which Ironwood, Marquette, and Wakefield teams participated. First place at this meet was won by Marquette, while Ironwood came in second. Later a conference meet was held at Wakefield,where Ironwood, Ashland, Bessemer, Wakefield, and Hurley competed. Here the Ironwood group came to the top by winning the conference title. From the conference tournament the boys advanced to the Invitational meet for the Upper Peninsula, in which they had to play against Marquette. Again the Ironwood group showed its superiority as Bob Petrusha won the Upper Peninsula singles title and Bud Johnson and Bob Petrusha won the Upper Peninsula doubles title. Thus the Ironwood tennis group won the 1944 Upper Peninsula championshio team title. TOTAL POINTS SCORED Ironwood 26 Ashland 10 Bessemer 10 Wakefield 9 Hurley 0 POINTS IN DOUBLES Ironwood 12 Wakefield 9 Ashland 6 Bessemer 6 Hurley 0 POINTS IN SINGLES Ironwood 14 Ashland 4 Bessemer 4 Wakefield 0 Hurley 0 SINGLES CHAMPION: Bob Petrusha--!ronwood DOJBLES CHAMPIONS: Dick Risku, Bud Johnson——Ironwood rotuuood Pep o n ij SfcFSK—- 'fr w -9T -3m T? |=P 3 p — 3a z-n J c , m nrr nr «ujfi J=W yr- z — A 12. 1 t1 Words by H. Ernest Dear, 1930. Music by Walter L. Daley, 1930. Arrangement (above) by Arnold Niki. IRONWOOD PEP SONG Fight, team, we're here to pepper you on to go. With good spirits, cheers, and song; Pep up and run the score up high on the foe. Tonight's game to us belongs— Rah 1 Rah! Rah • Old Ironwood's fight along with your playing bright Will bring our victory nigh; Heads up, step out and play your best for Ironwood, Fight for old Ironwood High ] LONG SHADOWS PA5S ING- Engagements Sep, . it Sep. . 5: Sep. , 8: Sep. .10: Sep. ,15? Sep. 21: Sep. ,22: Sep. 30: Oct. 3: Oct. , 7: Oct. ,13: Oct. ,20: Oct. ,23: Oct. ,27: Oct. .28: Cct. 31: Nov. 4: Nov. 6: Nov. 7: Nov. 10: Nov. 16: Nov. 20: Nov. 21: Nov. 22: Dec. 1: Dec. 8: Dec. 12: Dec. 15: Dec. 19: Dec. 20: Dec. 22: Dec. 23: Dec. 24: Oh, my aching back! Both our grid-iron team and cheerleaders on the beam by this time. School days, school days-good old golden rule days. Back to the ol grind, and homework and those little tardy tags. Come on, boys, get in there and fight! First game of the football season----- Calumet travels here. Of course, we beat them, 14-0. Extra, extra! Bead all about it! That great newspaper staff of the Keyhole meets for the first time. Redskins (Iron River) try to scalp the Red Devils (Ironwood), but they go home in the red, 13 to 0, anyway. The Red Peppers are organized with Miss Ethel Miller as sponsor. The Ashland Purgolders vs. Ironwood. Wotta game! Was that my hair Just pulled out? And whose hat is that? Pretty close score—6-0. Well, at least we won! Our majorettes sponsor a dance for us hepcats in the gym afterwards. We travel down to Bessemer for the afternoon game which we 11 remember for its damp ground,drizzly-weather,and umbrella—dotted audience. The struggle really showed up our age-old rivalry with the Speedboys. It WOULD end in a tie!! Motto, Be Prepared —the Girl Scouts begin a year's work. Mud, mud, everywhere. That's what happened today at Hurley—but initiating the Midgets' nice white Sir Gallahad shirts, we beat 'em, 7-0. Amid black cats and super-natural spells of all kinds we take on Negaunee at home. In keeping with the date, we beat them, 13-0. Our cheerleaders give a dance for us with Mr. Wright playing the organ. Seniors and underclassmen clash in a football game which ends in a tied score, 6 to 6. For shame! Oh, turkey and stuffing! (Mostly chicken). Thanksgiving is here with all the fixings—even the stomach-aches afterwards. Step right this way, folks! The Rustic Riot, given by the National Honor Society, turns out many a student in plaid shirt and overalls. Swing it, gate—beat it out! Hallowe'en Party given by the Women's Club. Boy, what a night for adventures! Tipping over garbage cans, ringing doorbells or, maybe, holding a few graveyard parties. Talk about an Iwo Jima—here was our first anu only defeat this season. Iron-wood comes up against Menominee at their home base. Gosh, we hang our heads in shame. Ironwood, 6; Menominee, 33. Beginning of Education Week. Better hit the books. Student elections today. Franky wins again by a vote of 390 to 218 for Dewey. Armistice Day. The Rev. Mr. Ackerman tells the student body and faculty about his experiences in the last war. Bullseye! Rifle matches start in full swing. Commercial Assembly—Chemurgy. Big shots elect! Senior elections today. We receive the good news that Ironwood and Bessemer tie for second place honors in the Conference. A basket, a basket, a basket, boys! For the first game, our boys play Iron River there, the score—Ironwood, 35—Iron River, 30. Also stop at Crystal Falls for a game. But they won—must be that Hammerberg again. Today is the debate team debut. Oh, weren't they darling? Even strange pets create a sensation. Emil Liers with hi6 trained otters. With a faint hope in our hearts we play Stambaugh there. No luck. The cheerleaders give an extra-special assembly. We meet Wakefield on our own floor. Naturally, we win—36 to 20. Silent Night, Holy Night -Annual Christmas concert by the band and the choir. To be Cadet Lt. Colonel---- R.O.T.C. Commissions given out. Really snappy looking, those officer's hats and belts. We go to the Christmas Party at the Memorial Building tonight. Please, Dear Santa—I've been awful, I mean,awful good,so please send a little eraser to take off those hours I've collected! (lament of Senior) Jan. Ill Jan. 12: Jan. 17: Jan. 19: Jan. 26: Feb. 2: F eb. 5: Feb. 9: Feb. 10: Feb. 12: Mar. 1: Mar. 8: Mar. 9: Mar. 10: Mar. 12: Mar. 15: Mar. 16: Mar. 23: Apr. 3: Apr. 4: Apr. 6: Apr. 10: Apr. 11: Apr. 12: Apr. 13: Apr. 13: Apr. 18: May 8: May 11: May 16: May 23: June i 3: June i 6; June s 7: ■Oh, I danced with an Atom”—C. E. Jones and his dancing electrons. The Marquette Gravraet come here—we're a little off the beam this time, Score, 23 to 35 in their favor. Hear ye, Hear ye! First meeting of our Student Council. We fans travel to Wakefield to see our team beat the opponents, 40 to 17. That 8 shovin' 'em, kidsI Hurley Midgets play on our floor, which warrants a pep assembly with a skit by the cheerleaders. Guess it isn't neighbor policy, but we won the gamel Bessemer Speedboys visit us. f y,looks like we beat them again. Heh, hehl Major Bong speaks here, (sigh) What a man! Look, there's Odanahl Gee, we're almost therel Best trip of the conference season to Ashland. We really had some gang up there. Marquette is our next opponent. But alas, a loss. Cyclops of Palomar is the guest for today. He tells us how to look at the stars—as though we don't know. Eliot James entertains us with experiments in dry ice. Brrr!! District Tournament held here. Who said there was a man-power shortage? We've got an overabundance for a few days! Ironwood wins first place here. We're ready for Ishpeming, now. Wesley Flanery teaches us a few things about flying stuff. Big day for lots of us. National Honor Society members announced—also we hold our last pep session. We're offI Rather, our way to the Ishpeming Tournaments. After having a grand time all-around there, our fans and our teams come marching home with Second Place. Declamatory, extempore, and oratory contests today. We return after the Easter vacation, reluctant to come back to work. Another snowfall—some spring! Big day for the choir. Day and evening performances of Harmony Kail . We have our pictures taken internally. Why, X-rays, of coursel Furthermore, I think —speaking contests are held at Bessemer. 18th Annual Gymnastic Circus is given with its clowns, acrobats, and circus band. Memorial Assembly is held in honor of President Roosevelt's untimely death. Senior Class Assembly. Oh, Pyraaus—Oh, Thisby. — One-two-three-FOURi Girls Demonstration is presented. Against a background of Spring Night , the Juniors present the annual prom for those great seniors of 1945. With earthworms, salvage squads, and love triangles, Spring Green is presented with huge success to a capacity crowd. R.O. .C. Inspection tonight. Dressed up in our brand-new suits and accessories, we attend Baccalareate services. With gay hearts, we're off to the Senior class picnic. The finale of our days in high school—Graduation Night. As we sing Auld Lang Syne , and the parade of memories passes by, we know that we'll NEVER forget. 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