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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1954 volume:

EITHER L. WRIGHT HIGH SCHOOL Iromuood, Michigan Foreword Should you ask me, whence these stories? Whence these legends and traditions. With the odors of the forest. With the dew and damp of meadows, With the rushing of great rivers? I should answer, I should tell you, 'From the forests and the prairies, From the great lakes of the Northland . --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Only the poet can express in words the beauty and the grandeur of our Northland. Longfellow has portrayed in Hiawatha the eminence of our northern peninsula. It is only fitting that Hiawatha, depicting so well the legends and traditions of this region, should be chosen as the theme of this 1954 Hematite. Stay and read this rude inscription. Read this song of Hiawatha. Dedication In fond remembrance of the fifteen years of unselfish service she has rendered us, the members of the Senior Class of 1954 respectfully dedicate this Hematite to Mrs. Ida Bates. Her sincere 3 interest in the welfare of the individual student, her patient and efficient training of young people, and her diligent work as faculty advisor of the Keyhole cannot be forgotten. Superintendent of Schools 4 R. ERNEST DEAR SEATED: Edward Sendek, R. Ernest Dear, Wesley Y. Ravey, Miss Alma Nelson, John W. Best, Mrs. Margaret Holmberg. STANDING: Medro Iafolla, Robert R. Wright, Albino Rigoni, L. John Larson. Board of Education President..............................Wesley Y. Ravey President Pro-Tem.........................John W. Best Secretary..............................Miss Alma Nelson Treasurer................................. Albino Rigoni Attorney...............................Robert R. Wright 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 the Board of Education for determining all school policy, approving the selection of all staff members, the courses to be taught, and the instructional materials to be used. The Board adopts and administers the annual budget. Many hours are spent by each member performing the duties for which he is elected. We, the members of the Senior Class of 1954, wish to express to the Board of Education our appreciation for all that they have done to aid us in our school careers. We realize that there are many things which are their concern of which we may have little or no knowledge. For their interest and their efforts on behalf of the schools of Ironwood, we wish to thank them. 5 Office Personnel SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Rosemary Moselie Alma Nelson Marilyn Rigoni FACULTY We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the many students in Luther L. Wright High School who have accepted responsibilities cheerfully and carried through their assignments to a successful completion. Without your help, without the leadership of so many, we could not have developed such fine activities here. We look forward to your continued assistance as we work together toward a better high school. James Sheridan Jack Kraemer Because Mr. Kraemer and Mr. Sheridan have worked so closely together this year, it is fitting that they be pictured together here at the beginning of the faculty section of our yearbook. In spite of their many duties and responsibilities, they have remained cheerful and helpful at all times. The members of the class of 1954 take this means of expressing to them our sincere appreciation for all that they have done for us and for the school. 8 MAURICE BLOMILEY Manual Training JENNIE JOHNSON Latin English Latin Club National Honor Society JOHN KRZNARICH Social 12 Senior Class Advisor Head Basketball Coach 1 Club Assistant Football Coach Tennis National Athletic Scholarship Society CLARA ARENS Homemaking MARTIN ERICKSON Biology EVERILLE KNIGHT Commercial Girl Scouts Hematite JOHN KRAEMER Assistant Principal Director of Athletics Biology Track Coach Baseball Coach Cross Country Ski Club MRS. ALMA MATTHEWSON English Future Teachers of America Girls' Friendship League HOWARD WILLSON Chemistry IRENE GELINAS Librarian GUSTAVE SWANSON Day Trade Machine Shop HENRIETTA ANDERSON English 9 CAROLE PAULSON Girls' Physical Education Health Cheerleaders DONALD OLSON Physics Mathematics General Science RUTH B1RGE Modern History Red Peppers Sophomore Class Advisor ELMER MILLEK Head of Industrial Arts Department and Vocational Training ROSA L. PAPE Commercial JAMES L. HOCKING Manual Training ELAINE MYERS Commercial Cheerleaders RICHARD HENTZ Art Hematite VICTORIA SENDER School Nurse AMERICO MORTORELLI Modern History Boys' Physical Education Head Football Coach I Club National Athletic Scholarship Society MAX NEWCOMB Manual Training SHIRLEY FIELD Mathematics HELEN WHITE Choir CLYDE HILL Head of Music Department Band Director FAYE SIVULA Homemaking FRANK BEDNAR English 11, 12 Debate Forensics MARY McKEVITT Homemaking D. EMERSON FINE Mathematics DORA GULBRANSON English OSCAR SJOWALL American History 2ERA TABACCHI French English Drama Club Senior Class Play ADOLPH PASSINT Mathematics Driver Training MRS. NATALIE JOHNSON English Co-Advisor of Keyhole NOAH WARREN Welding DOROTHY GIACHERIO English Ancient History Co-Advisor of Keyhole RALPH SPENCER Modern History Social 12 WILLARD NELSON Commercial JOHN SARTORIS American History Student Council JAMES DESAUTELLE Biology Social Science Keyhole Business Advisor MRS. ANN NICHOLLS Assistant Matron MRS. MINA COLLICK Girls' Matron SENIORS President..... Vice-President Secretary...... T rcasurcr.... CLASS OFFICERS ...................Ronald Anderson ......................Tom LaBlonde ........................Tom Lundin ...................Donald Hautanen 14 MIAf CAROLE AHONEN A finished lady from head to toe. Tumbling 9-10, Majorette 11-12. GORDON ANDERSON '‘Chase me, girls, I'm full of fun and frolic. Band 9-12, R. O. T. C. Band 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Basketball 10-12, Home Room President 12. CHARLES ANDERSON Skyward I ski. Band 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Band 10-12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 11, Ski Team 11, Cross Country 12. I Club 12. � JOANNE ANDERSON 'Tun and mischief are her twin companions. Forensics 9, Tumbling 9-10, Band 10-12, Prom Committee 11, Drama Club 12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12, Sno-Queen Candidate. KENNETH ANDERSON He is a quiet youth--at times. Intramural Basketball 9- 12, R. O. T. C. 10- 12, Baseball 12, I Club 12. LEO ANDERSON Earnest in work, friendly to ail. Band 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Band 10-12, Drill Team 11. RONALD ANDERSON I woke one morning and found myself famous. R. O. T. C. 10-11, Student Council 12, Class President 12. SALLY ANDERSON A little of spice is always nice. Band 9-12, Girl Scouts 9-10, Red Peppers 9-10, Choir 10, Prom Committee 11, Library Club 11-12, Drama Club 12, Future Teachers of America 12, Commercial Club 11, Keyhole 12. 15 JIM BARNES Hundred per cent heart-breaker. Basketball 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Basketball 11, Homecoming Court 12. RONALD BASSO Keen sense and common sense and no room for nonsense. Radio Club 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Drill Team 10-11, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 10, Drama Club 11, French Club 11, Rifle Team 12, Intramural Basketball 12, Audio-Visual Club 12. JEAN BEAUDETTE Man has a will, but woman has her way. Library Club 9, Girls' Volleyball 10-11, Prom Committee 11, Homecoming Court 12, Hematite Business Staff 12. JAJVIES BUTLER I'm standing on the brink of success. Won't somebody give me a push? Home Room Vice-President 9, French Club 9-10 (Treasurer 10), Class Vice-President 11, Choir 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10-11, Home Room Treasurer 11, Prom Committee 11, Ski Team 11, Drama Club 12. SUE BECKSTROM Her charms are all her own. Library Club 9, Red Peppers 9-10, French Club 9-10 (Secretary 10), Girl Scouts 9-11, Forensics 9-11, Keyhole Editorial Staff 9-12 (Editor-in-Chief 12), Home Room Secretary 10, Prom Committee 11, Art Club 11, Class Treasurer 11, Student Council 11, Drama Club 11-12, Intercom Club 12, Hematite 12. JANICE CARLSON Studious and conscien-tious-that always spells success. Band 9-12, Latin Club 9-10, Prom Committee 11, Future Teachers of America 11, Commercial Club 11, Honor Band 11-12, Library Club 11, Keyhole Editorial Staff 11-12., Hematite 12. 16 JANE CHASE Her smiles, they speak for her. Choir 9, Library 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Journalism 9, Band 9-12, Forensics 10-11, French Club 10-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11, Honor Band 11, Home Room Treasurer 12, Hematite 12. SHIRLEY CHIPPERI Just being happy is a good thing. Tumbling 9. EUGENE CICHON There may be better men than I, but I don't believe it. Intramural Basketball 9-12, Forensics 9, 12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Drill Team 11, Prom Committee, Ski Team 11-12. LOUIS COLASACCO My endeavors have ever come too short of my desires.' Latin Club 9-10, Tennis 9-12, Band 9-12 (Student Director 12), Future Teachers of America 9- 12 (Secretory 11, Treasurer 12), Basketball 10-12, Forensics 10- 12, Uthrotor 10-12 District Treasurer 11), Choir 10-12 (Treasurer 10), Basketball 11, Prom Committee, Debate 11-12, Drama Club 11-12, Intercom Chairman 11-12, Drum Major 11-12, National Honor Society 11- 12. JOAN CVENGROS Eyes that can't be fathomed. Home Room Treasurer 10, Girls' Rifle Team 10-12, Girls' Volleyball 11. PATRICIA CVENGROS Why worry when the world is full of fun. Library Club 10-12 (Vice-President 12), Latin Club 10, Girl Scouts 10, Tumblerettes 10-11, Art Club 11, Inner Circle 11, Drama Club 12. PAT CVENGROS A good student and as far as skill is concerned, that's his name. Class President 9, Student Council 9, Basketball 9-12, Football 9-12 (Captain 12), Track 9-12, Baseball 9-12, I Club 9-12, Latin Club 9-12, National Athletic Scholarship Society 10-11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Prom Committee, Intramural Volleyball 11, National Honor Society 11-12 (President 12), Hematite (Sports EditoTy; DAVID DAHLIN I like work--it fascinates me-l could sit and look at it for hours! Intramural Basketball 9, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10-11, Forensics 9-10, Choir 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10- 12, Drama Club 11-12, Tennis 10-12, R. O. T. C. Rifle Team 11- 12, Home Room Vice-President 11. LADONNA CYR (Transfer from St. Ambrose) She moves like a goddess and looks like a queen. Class Secretary 9, Sodalite Staff 9, Marian Committee 9, Class Treasurer 10, Mission Committee 10 (Secretary), National Latin Honor Society 10-11, Prom Committee, Apostolic Committee 11. PETER DESANTIS The world was mads to be enjoyed, and 1 will make the most of it. French Club 11-12, Intercom 11-12, Drama Club 11-12, Future Teachers of America 12, Student Council 12 (President), Camera Club 12, Hematite. 17 ROBERT DESANTIS Always ready to lend a helping hand. Drama Club 11-12, Camera Club 12 (President), Prom Committee. LISA DUCKSTAD She has no speech, no thought, no action but the best. Band 9-12, Red Peppers 9-10, Forensics 9. Debate 11-12, Girl Scouts 10-11, French Club 10-11, Honor Band 11-12, Prom Committee, Drama Club 12, Hematite. PAUL DURAL Give every man thine ear but few thy voice. ' Intramural Basketball 9-10, R. O. T. C. 10 12. BEVERLY EDDY It's of no use running; if you're late, you're late 1 ” Choir 9-12, Latin Club 9-10, Forensics 9-12, Drama Club 11-12, Art Club 11-12, Girls' Volleyball 11. Prom Committee. Camera Club 12, Hematite 12. JUDITH EDWARDS A merry heart prompts much laughter. 4-H Club 9, Journalism 9, Latin Club 12, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Library 9-12 (Vice-President 11, President 12). Forensics 10-11, Preen Committee. JOHN EKSTROM '•One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man. Home Room President 9, Football 9-12, Intramural Basketball 9, Basketball 9-12, Tennis 10-12, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11, Debate 12, Home Room Vice-President 12. MARILYN EPLETT She'll attain her end. Choir 9-10, Commercial Club 11, Prom Committee. 18 HAROLD DIXON Full of fun and mischief too. R. O. T. C. Color Guard 11-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Volleyball 10-12, Intramural Basketball 9-12. MARGARET ERICKSON Here's to a girl with a heart and a smile, that makes us bubble and life worth-while. Home Room Secretary 9, Choir 9-11, Latin Club 9-10, Homecoming Court 12, Forensics 9-12, Class Vice-President 10, Prom Committee, Art Club 11, Drama Club 11-12, Hematite. MARY JO GREGORY Happy go lucky, gay, and free. Is there anything that bothers me? Commercial Club 11, Volleyball 11, Hematite. SHIRLEY ERICKSON She faces life with a song. Library Club 9, Girl Scouts 9-10, Choir 9-11. CHARLES FINE Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal. Home Room Treasurer 9, Handicraft 9, Band 9- 11, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, French Club 10- 12, Keyhole 10-12 (Sports Editor 12), Prom Committee, Forensics 11, Student Council 11, Drama Club 11-12, National Honor Society 11-12, Cross Country 12, Track 12, Intramural Basketball 12, Radio Club 12, I Club 12, Audio-Visual Club 12, Hematite (Co-Editor). TOM GRASKI Nothing is impossible to the man who can, will, and then does. R. O. T. C. 11, Home Room Secretary 12. ARTHUR GRANT Beware! I may yet do something sensational. R. O. T. C. 10-12. Tennis 10-12, Intramural Volleyball 10, Drill Team 10, Intramural Basketball 12, Audio-Visual Club 12. . GLORIA FINCO She has no worries, not a one; with that, she's always full of fun. Girls' Volleyball 9-11, Home Room Treasurer 9, Girl Scouts 10-11, Prom Committee, Home Room President 12, Student Council 12, Camera Club 12, Hematite. JANET JOHNSON A pretty maiden, with a smile for ail. Library 9, Journalism 9, Choir 10, Student Council 10. 19 JANE CRIBBLE Delicacy is to the affection what grace is t« beauty. Latin Club 9-10, Tumble rettes 9-11, Inner Circle 10, Girl Scouts 10-11 (Treasurer 10), Prom Committee, Home Room Treasurer 11, Drama Club 11-12, Homecoming Court 12, Keyhole 12, Hematite. GERALD HAANPAA Much wisdom often goes with fewest words. Class President 9, Basketball 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12. NANCY HANSON Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in a woman. Journalism 9, Cheerleader 9, Library 9, Choir 9-12, Latin Club 10-11, Forensics 10-11, Drama Club 11. RAY HATCH Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Home Room President 9, Basketball 9, French Club 9-10, Radio Club 9-10, Football 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Rifle Team 10t, I Club 12, Forensics 11, Drama Club 12. JAMES HEDBERG I make no man's creed my own. 4-H Club 9, Band 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Track 10, Basketball 11, Home Room Secretary 11, Cross Country 12, Intramural Basketball 12, Honor Band 12. 20 JEANNE HUMANN Everyone's friend and no one's enemy. Home Room Secretary 9, Latin Club 10-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11-12, Hematite 12. SHIRLEY GUSTAFSON (Transfer from Modesto, California) She came a stranger to our midst and won our hearts away. F. H. A. 9, Try-Y-Gamma 10-11, California Scholarship Association 10-11, Girls' Athletic Association 11, French Club 12. DONALD HAUTANEN There are a lot of cards in the class but he is the only joker. Home Room President 9, Student Council (President 9), Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9-10, Band 9-12 (Vice-President 12), R. O. T. C. 10-11, Intramural Basketball 10-12, Home Room President 10, Intramural Volleyball 11, Home Room Vice-President 11, Service Club 11-12, Class Vice-President 12. JUDITH HILL She can play, talk, work and ling; in fact, she can do most mything. “las Treasurer 9, Girl Scouts 9-10, Tumblerettes 9-10, Latin Club 9-10, Forensics 9-11, Band 9-12, Choir 9- 12 (Secretary 12), Home Room President 10, Volleyball 10-11, Student Council 10- 12 (Secretary 12), Girls Rifle Team 10-12, Inner Circle (Secretary-Treasurer 10, Vice-President 11, President 12), Future Teachers of America 11-12, Prom Committee, Keyhole 11-12 (Copy Editor li), National Honor Society 11-12 (Vicc-Prcsidcnt 12), Honor Band 12, D. A. R. Good Citizen Award, Hematite (Co-Editor). NANCY HILL If mischief is part of heaven, 9he s or. her way there Cheerleader 9, Library 9, Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 10, Prom Committee, Drama Club 12, Hematite. JACK HOLMES To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Basketball 9, Intramural Basketball 9-12, Football 10, R. O. T. C. 10-11. LORRAINE HOOK A merry heart is better than gold. Journalism 9, Library 9-10, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11, Drama Club 11-12, Camera Club 12, Hematite. LILLIAN ILMINEN Never too busy to help others. Journalism 9, Tumblerettes 10, Latin Club 10-11, Library 10-12, Student Council 12, Drama Club 11-12. JACK JOHNSON The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts. 4-H Club 9. R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Volleyball 11, Track 10-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12, Cross Country 12. CAROL JACOBSON Be yourself and you cannot fail to be of value. Choir 9-10, Hematite 12. 21 HELEN JACKSON A quiet lady with a mind of her own. Library 9, Choir 9-12, Hematite 12. KATHLEEN JELICH Every girl has her devilish moments. Girls Volleyball 10-11, Cheerleader 11. SHIRLEY JUNTUNEN Scarce a ripple on this calm surface. 4-H Club 9, Journalism 9, Library 9-10, Choir 9-10, Prom Committee, Hematite 12. SHIRLEY JOHNSON Heart on her lips and soul within her eyes. Tumbling 9, Girls' Athletic Association 9, Orchestra 9, Art Club 10, Girls' Volleyball 10-11, Rifle Team 11, Drama Club 11-12, French Club 11-12, Hematite 12. LYLE JOHNSON Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. 4-H Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Basketball 9-12. RUTH JOHNSON Courteous, friendly, gentle though retired. 4-H Club 9-12, Prom Committee. 22 NANCY JOHNSON Peppy, ready for fun, and thoroughly alive. Tumbling 9-10, Latin Club 10, Cheerleader 10-12, Inner Circle 11, Girl Scouts 11, Drama Club 12. JOHN KAVINSKY He's small but so is a stick of dynamite. Home Room Vice-President 9-11, Intramural Basketball 9, French Club 10, Forensics 9, 11, Basketball 9-11, Track 9-12, Football 9-12, Baseball 10-11, National Athletic Scholarship Society 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, I Club 10-12 (Secretary 12), Prom Committee, Rifle Team 11, Hematite. BOB JOHNSON Every man is a volume, if you know how to read him. R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Rifle Team 10, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10, Ski Team 11. LEROY KANGA6 Judge me not by what I say, I m in love. Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9-12, Conservation Club 9, Football 10-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12. JACK D. KOIVISTO Disguise our bondage as we will, 'tis woman, woman, rules us still. Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Service Club 10-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12, Football 10-12. JOYCE KANG AS Laugh, and if you can't laugh, giggle. Journalism 9, Library 9, Choir 9-10, 4-H Club 9-12, Girls' Volleyball 11. MARILYN KLE1MOLA Charm attends her everywhere. Journalism 9, Library 9, Student Council Secretary 9, Home Room Secretary 9, 4-H Club 9-10, Prom Committee, Prom Queen 11, Girls Volleyball 11, Hematite 12. RONALD KNEIF My idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. Roosette 9, R. O. T. C. 10-11. JACK KAPETS He knows much who knows how to hold his tongue. 4-H Club 9, Basketball 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Volleyball 10-11, Intramural Basketball 10-12. ARLENE KANGAS She smiled and all were charmed. Tumbling 9-11 Home Room Vice-President 10, Girl Scouts 10-11, Girls' Volleyball 10- 11, Prom Committee, Home Room Treasurer 11, Homecoming Queen 12, Hematite 12. JACK R. KOIVISTO Give me a listener and I'll do the talking. Basketball 9, R. O. T. C. 11-12, Intramural Basketball 9-12, Cross Country 12, I Club 12, Drama Club 12, Choir 9-12, Intercom 12, Audio-Visual Club 12 (Vice-President). Hematite (Business Manager). RAYMOND KUJANSON I mean to make a man of myself, and if I succeed in that, I shall succeed in everything else. Band 9, Forensics 9-11, French Club 10-12, Intercom 9-11, Student Council 10, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11-12, Camera Club 12, Future Teachers of America 12 DONALD KRENZEL ''He is no spendthrift of his tongue. Student Council 9 (Treasurer), Home Room Secretary 10, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Intramural Basketball 10-12. SHIRLEY KUJALA It is a quiet worker that succeeds. Inner Circle 9, Tumbling 9, Girl Scouts 9, Library Club 11. • ELAINE KOSKI The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient. Library 9, 4-H Club 9-12, Journalism 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Band 9-12, Home Room Vice-President 10, Prom Committee (Co-Chairman), French Club 11-12, Honor Band 11-12, Keyhole 11-12 (Exchange Editor 12), Drama Club 12, Hematite 12 (Literary Editor). JEAN KOZENS A light heart lives long. Choir 9, 4-H Club 9, Tattler 9, Music Club 9, Band 10, Hematite 12. ANNIE KRAYNAK Listened perhaps, but never spoke. TOM LABLONDE He strives to draw many more things besides his breath. Choir 9, Forensics 9-11, Intramural Basketball 9-11-12, Student Council 10, Home Room President 11, Prom Committee, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Volleyball 11, Art Club 11, Drama Club 11-12, Class Vice-President 12, I Club 12, Cross Country 12, Hematite 12 (Art Editor). MARILYN LANDRETTI Her heart is like the moon; there's always a man in it. Library Club 9, Journalism 9, Choir 9, Girl Scouts 10-11, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 12, Future Teachers of America 12, Inner Circle 12. GALE LARKINS One never knows what goes on inside a quiet head. R. O. T. C. 10-11. JOAN LEIN Light of heart, quick of step, here's a girl who's full of pep. G. A. A. 9-10, Library 9-10, I. C. C. 10, Keyhole 12. JOANN LEPPANEN How far this little candle throws her beam. Cheerleader 9, Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9-12, Band 9-12, Student Council Treasurer 9, Intercom 10-11, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11, Drama Club 11-12, Homecoming Court 12, Library 9, Hematite. PHYLLIS LA VERDURE What should a woman do but be merry? Inner Circle 9, Girl Scouts 10. VIENNA LEHIKOINEN ' Tis a rich mind that makes a girl. Journalism 9, Library 9, 4-H Club 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Band 9-12, French Club 10- 11, Forensics 10-11, Keyhole 10-12 (Feature Editor 12), Student Council 11, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11, Honor Band 11- 12, National Honor Society 11-12 (Secretary 12). JERRY LENART Let any man speak long enough, he will get believers. Intramural Basketball 9- 12, Intramural Volleyball 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10- 12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10, Prom Committee, Student Council 11-12, Ski Team 12. BEVERLY LEHTO Peace in her heart brings light to her face. French Club 9, Hematite (Typing Editor). HAROLD LEPPI 1 dare do all that may become a man. Track 9-12. Football 9-12, Intramural Basketball 9-12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Ski Team 12, Homecoming Court 12, I Club 10-12 (President 12), Prom Committee (Chairman), Home Room President 11, Intramural Volleyball 11, Tumbling Team 11. 25 BILL LINDBERG Look I He i winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike. French Club 9-10, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Sophomore Drill Team Commander, Intramural Volleyball 10, Prom Committee, R. O. T. C. Senior Drill Team 11, Tennis 11, Drama Club 11-12, Intercom 11, Intramural Basketball 12, Hematite 12. ALBERT LOPEZ He is noble who in thought, word, and deed proves himself a man. Home Room President 9- 10, Intramural Basketball 9, Track 9-11-12, Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Baseball 10-11, R. O. T. C. 10- 12, National Athletic Scholarship Society 10-12, I Club 10-12 (Vice-President 12), Class President 11, Prom Committee, Student Council 11 (Treasurer), Hematite. TOM LUNDIN The man who blushes is not quite a brute. Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Track 9-12, Baseball 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, I Club 11-12, Prom Committee, National Athletic Honor Society 11-12, Class Secretary 12, Hematite 12. kay McCullough Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. M Latin Club 9-10, Choir 9-12, Prom Committee, Girls’ Volleyball 11, Keyhole 11-12. CURTIS MAK1 A speck of wisdom, wit, and whatnot. Basketball 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10-11, Track 11, Tennis 11-12, Intramural Basketball 12. 26 EINO MAKI The things that haven't been done are things to try. Home Room Secretary 9, Intramural Basketball 9-10-12, Student Council 9-11, Forensics 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Latin Club 10-11, Home Room President 10-11, Boys'State 11, Prom Committee, National Honor Society 11-12, Homecoming Court 12, Hematite 12. WILLIAM LINTONEN A quiet boy, so tall and shy, a merry twinkle in his eye. Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9-12, R. O. T. C. lO-ll, Intramural Basketball 10-12. RUTH McMULLIN Life is not life without laughter. Girls' Volleyball 10-11, Library Club 11-12. ARDYTH MATTSON She's here! I heard her giggle. Tumbling 9-11, Cheerleader 10-12, Prom Committee, Drama Club 12, Hematite 12. DANIEL MATTSON A human 'Declaration of Independence'. Baseball 9, Intramural Basketball 9, R . O. T. C. 10-11, Football 10-12, Track 11-12, I Club 12, Student Council 12. DELORES MATTSON With flashing blades and whirling wheels, all the watchers' hearts she steals. Forensics 9-11, Girls' Rifle Team 9-10, Band 9-12, Home Room Secretary 10, Prom Committee, Inner Circle 11, Honor Band 12, French Club 12, Drama Club 12. MARNIE MAYER She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Forensics 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-11, French Club 9-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12. RODERICK MINKIN His thought is deeper than his speech. Student Council 9, Latin Club 9-10, R. O. T. C. 10-11. MARY ANN MUKAVITZ Her friends they are many! Her foes are there any? Band 9-12, Home Room Treasurer 10, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11. CLIFFORD MLADENOFF Every man is the architect of his own character. Home Room President 9- 10, Student Council 9-10, French Club 10-11 (President 11), R.O.T.C. 10- 12. MARILYN MURRA Quiet and reserved, yet highly capable. Student Council 9, Forensics 9, Choir 9, French Club 9-10 (Secretary 10), Girl Scouts 9-10, Red Peppers 10, Band 10-11, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11, National Honor Society 11-12, Hematite 12. 27 DONALD NOVACICH Everyone likes and respects self-made men. R. O. T. C. 10-12. JOANNE NEWMAN While we live, let us live. RICHARD NIEMI Tis my belief that style proclaims the man. 4-H Club 9, Basketball 9, Intramural Basketball 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Band 10-12. ROSEMARIE OLEXA A little peaceful home bounds all my wants and wishes. Girl Scouts 9, Girls' Volleyball 11. i % ■ S- 4.. JOYCE OLSON There is a charming quietness about her that we all admire. Tumbling 9-10. JEANNE OLSON The jolliest, happiest sort of girl, and a friend to everyone. Library 9, Journalism 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Band 10-12, Future Teachers of America 10-12. PAT PACHMAYER Woman reduces men all to a common denominator. Inner Circle 9, Red Peppers 9, Girls' Rifle Team 9, Latin Club 9-10, Choir 9-10-12, Prom Committee, Home Room Secretary 11, Drama Club 11-12. JOANNE OLSON And then there are some who believe in making each day the best of the year. Library 9, Journalism 9, Band 9-12, Choir 9-12, Girls' Volleyball 11, Keyhole 12. GLORIA PARKER Her smite is like a rainbow flashing from a misty sky. Red Peppers 9, Home Room Treasurer 9, Latin Club 9-10, Intercom 10, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11. ’ : PATRICIA PREBISH The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express. Latin Club 9, Choir 9-12, Drama Club 9-10, Hematite. HAROLD PETERS All that I've learned, I've forgotten; all that I know, I've guessed. Intramural Basketball 9-12, R. O. T. C. lO-ll. PAT PETERSON Good sense and good nature are never separated. Red Peppers 9-10, Forensics 9-10, Cheerleader 11, Latin Club 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12. CAROL POHJALA The flower of grace always grows on a slender stalk. Band 9-12 (Secretary-Treasurer 12), Class Secretary 10, Home Room Secretary 10-11, Latin Club 10-11, 4-H Club 10-12, Prom Committee, Honor Band 11-12, Intercom 12, Keyhole 11-12, Drama Club 11-12. PATRICIA RAMUTA I shun the universal error, that of worrying.1 Volleyball 9-11, Band 9-12, Girls Rifle Team 10-12. BEATRICE RAIVIO My way is to begin at the beginning and stick to it. RUTH RAJA LA None knew thee but to love thee nor named thee but to praise. Journalism 9, Choir 9-10, 4-H Club 9-12, Band 9-12, Drama Club 12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12. 29 MYRNA RAPPLEY Peppy aa peppy canbe. Library 9, French Club 10-11, Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9, Choir 9-11, Cheerleader 9-11. H PETER RIGONI He solves the problems of life as they come. R. O. T. C. 10-11, Intramural Basketball 10-12, Homecoming Court 12. MARILYN ROBINSON Cute little, nice little, bright little girl. French Club 9-10, Red Peppers 9-10, Tumbling 9-10, Commercial Club 11, Prom Committee. JACK RICHARDS He seems to most a wee bit shy, but we know he is a regular guy. R. O. T. C. 10-11, Football 10-12, I Club 10-12, Intramural Basketball 12, Home Room President 12, Homecoming King 12. EVELYN R1NGWALL A star danced, and under it I was born. French Club 9-10, Home Room Treasurer 10-11, Drama Club 12, Hematite 12. JANICE ROEN Wherever she finds herself in life, she'll make a good addition. Inner Circle 9, Latin Club 9-10, Red Peppers 9-10 (Secretary 9), Forensics 9-11, Band 9-12, Girl Scouts 10-11 (Vice-President 11), Home Room Secretary 11, Girls1 State 11, Prom Committee, Commercial Club 11, Honor Band 11-12, National Honor Society 11-12 (Treasurer 12), Student Council 11-12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12 (Liter-ary Editor). WILLIAM RUBY The greatest secret of life is never to be in the way of others. R. O. T. C. 10-12. 30 JEAN RUONA “She has the mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Roosette 9, 4-H Club 9, Journalism 9, Choir 10, Hematite 12. DAVID SAARI He is great because he thinks himself not. Roosette 9, Basketball 9-11, R. O. T. C. lO-ll, Band 10-12 (President 12), Choir 10-12 (President 12), Track 11, Cross Country 12, Intramural Basketball 12, I Club 12. PATRICIA SAMPSON A genial disposition brings its own reward. 11 Girl Scouts 9, Tumble r-ettes 9, Latin Club 9-10, Library Club 11. GRETA SATHER Liked by all who know her. Latin Club 9-10, Red Peppers 9-10, Forensics 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-11, Tumblerettes 9-11, Prom Committee, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12. DAVE SHAUGHENCY He’s not only a good athlete, but a gentleman and a good fellow. Home Room President 9, Latin Club 9-10 (President 10), Football 9- 12, Basketball 9-12, Track 9-12. R.O.T.C. 10- 12, Class President 10, Student Council 10-11 (Treasurer 10), I Club 10-12 (Treasurer 11, Secretary 12), Prom Committee, Home Room President 11, Athletic Honor ship Society (Vice-president 11), Audio-Visual Club (President 12), Home Room Vice-President 12. JERRY SHIFFRA Genius is a capacity for evading hard work. Basketball 9, R.O.T.C. 10-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12, Intramural Volleyball 10-11, R. O. T. C. Color Guard 11-12. BERNADETTE SILKWORTH A spirit still, and bright with something of angelic light. Hematite 12. CLAUDETTE SILKWORTH 'Tull of deepest, truest thought, doing the very things she ought. Hematite 12. 31 JOY SJOWALL It's nice to be nice when you're so naturally nice. Class President 9, G. A. A. 9, T. N. T. 9, Student Council 9, Choir 9-10, Band 9-12, Red Peppers 10, Girl Scouts 11, Prom Committee, Home Room Vice-President 11, Forensics 11, Drama Club 11-12, Homecoming Court 12, Keyhole 12, Hematite 12. ROSE MARIE SMITH Cheerfulness is as natural to her as the sparkle in her eye. Red Peppers 9-10, Tumbling 9-10, Class Treasurer 10, Latin Club 10, Girl Scouts 10, Prom Committee 11, Commercial Club 11, Drama Club 11-12, Camera Club 12, Hematite 12. BOB STENSTROM The harder I try to be gooder, the worser I 8et. Intramural Basketball 9 12, R. O. T. C. 10-12. JOHN STRAND All the things he meant to say are yet to be said. Band 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, R. O. T. C. Band 10-12. 32 PAT STRAND Friendship that makes the least noise is often the most successful. Tumblerettes 9-10, French Club 10-11, Band 10-12, Choir 11, Honor Band 11-12. THOMAS STROM An all 'round good sport and it's a long way 'round too. Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Track 10-12, Baseball 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Home Room Vice-President 10, Home Room President 11, Prom Committee, I Club 11-12, National Athletic Scholarship Society 11-12, Hematite. JEANNE THOMAS A smile is currency in any country. 4-H Club 9-10, Journalism 9, Choir 11, Hematite 12. GERALD SWANSON He came to school for a change, and what a change. Intramural Basketball 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11. BEVERLY SWANSON Such girls, like pearls, arc very rare. t-H Club 9, Home Room Vice-President 9, Journalism 9, Library 9, 3and 9-12, French Club 10-11 (Secretary 11), Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 12, Honor Band 12. GRETAJEAN TORMA Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are. Choir 9, Library 9-10 (Treasurer 10), Journalism 9, Prom Committee, Inner Circle 12, Future Teachers of America 12, Camera Club 12, Keyhole 12, Drama Club 12, Hematite 12. GEORGE TRTAN To work or not to work, that is the question. Intramural Basketball 9-12, Prom Committee, Baseball 9-12, Football 9- 12, I Club 9-12, Intramural Volleyball 11, Track 11-12, Basketball 11, R. O. T. C. 10- 12. NANCY VANDENBERG Always happy, always bright, a smile in the morning and one at night. Choir 9, Hematite 12. 33 DAVID VELJN Trouble rides behind him and gallops with him. Home Room President 9, Football 9, Basketball 9, Track 9, Choir 9- 12, Home Room Treasurer 10, Rifle Team 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10- 12, Home Room Vice-President 11. ROSELLA WALLACE The charm of her presence was felt where she went. Home Room Vice-President 9, Girls Choir 10 (President), Tumbling 9-10, Volleyball 10-11, Girl Scouts 10 (Secretary), Home Room President 10-11, Intercom 10-11, Prom Committee, Majorette JO-12, Drama Club 11-12 (Vice-President 11), Commercial Club (Secretary 11, President 12), Camera Club 12 (Secretary-Treasurer), Hematite 12. MELVIN WERTH As good a friend as he is inches tall. Basketball 9-12, Track 10-12, Student Council 10, Football 10-12, I Club 10-12, National Athletic Honorship Society 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-11. EVAR WICKMAN 1 hate girls. They irritate me. I love to be irritated. Student Council 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Home Room Vice-President 11, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 12, Homecoming Court 12. 34 JEAN WYZLIC A lively girl who knew the inmost art of how to win a spouse and hold bis heart. Choir 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Prom Committee, Keyhole 9-10, Drama Club 11-12, Commercial Club 11, Hematite 12. MARIE VERBOS Ever calm and collected is she; no trouble disturbs her tranquility. MIRIAM WOODCOCK A girl whom many nice words follow. Tumbling 9-10, Latin Club 10-11, Prom Committee, Home Room Vice-President 11, Hematite 12. 35 JUNIOR PROM 36 CLASS OFFICERS President....................Andrew Carii Vice-President................Donald Stone Secretary.....................Gladys Olson Treasurer................Janis Freedstrom ROW Is ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: JUNIORS Mr. Bednar--Room 220 P. Coleman, R. Harvey, G. Kleimoia, S. Landrctti, P. Mattson, M. Yashus, V. Phillips, S. Rolfsman. J. Jaresky, J. Schuman, K. Make I , R. Metsa, D. Fisher, B. Johnson, B. Baluha, M. Bodowski. J. Vargovich, J. Napola, R. Tassava, D. Goodney, N. Waurio, C. Anderson, D. Smetana. B. Kapecko, J. Palovich, D. Rabbideau, A. Carli, Mr. Bednar, R. Severin, J. Olgren, C. Mehler. JUNIORS Mr. Nelson--Room 208 J. Gallo, S. Grandahl, M. Supple, N. Dolash, S. Leppanen, J. Alexandroni, C. Hocking. M. Johnson, M. Stenstrom, J. Nordling, P. Bracket, E. Williams, A. Kasmarick, H. Beckstrom. D. Morris, D. Ranta, D. Waisanen, J. Sertich, R. Oman, E. Hannu, J. Pogliano. J. Mason, D. Sabin, G. Trast, Mr. Nelson, D. Ccdarstrom, W. Silvestri, C. Due. ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: JUNIORS Mr. Sartoris--Room 213 M. Ruppe, S. Aili, J. Freedstrom, S. Theide, M. Sieve 1� , V. Kleimola, M. K artunen, S. Zarimba. W. Plohocky, L. Johnson, H. Leppanen, J. Westeen, J. Brace, L. Hamel, S. Carlson, E. Krurnin. J. Pemberthy, W. Nelson, N. Wainio, O. Ttbaldo, J. Heczko, P. Dahlin, C. Nelson, R. Sunie. R. Semenak, R. Beckman, L. Anderson, R. Moore, J. Gotta, Mr. Sartoris, A. Magnuson, R. Luoma, W. Manchester. Not Pictured: C. H.jalmquist JUNIORS Mr. Warren--Room 316 B. Anderson, A. Nelson, J. Harvey, G. Oksa, B. Hagstrom, J. Kivi, D. George. M. Koski, J. Woodworth, J. Babich, J. Hewitt, D. Seymoier, M. Coleman, P. .Matt)la. D. Carlborn, C. Ostland, N. Peterson, M. Tarro, S. Blomiley, V. Johnson, S. Slade, R. Laine. D. Stenstrom, P. Jacquart, G. Ermg, C. Hiehm, Mr. Warren, G. W.itters, J. DeMario, T. Richards. ROW 1 ROW 2: ROW 3 ROW 4 ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: JUNIORS Mrs. Matthewson--Room 321 C. Harvat, J. Stanczak, J. Allan, J. Setula, C, Murphy, S. Perttula, N. Holappa. D. Aspinwall, H. Turzak, D. Mattila, J. Nyman, A. Brottlund, P. Sams, M. Powell. D. Wallie, S. Rice, M. James, Mrs. Matthewson, M. Luoma, D. Wirta. J. Hendrickson. B. Erickson, D. Kleimola, R. Johnson, G. Orbick, N. Coad, J. Gullan, J. Skowronski, R. Geen, G. Kinnunen. Not Pictured: N. Lahti. JUNIORS Mr. Sjowall--Room 212 D. Smith, S. Kleimola, G. July, C. Bardon, J. Corda, F. Maki, G. Olson, A. Rowe, J. Anderson. J. Abramson, P. Shcrmos, M. Gotta, J. Bolich, P. Hagstrom, L. Pryor, C. Hedstrom, B. Carli. H. Johnson, M. Semberg, J. Mizgala, J. Rahko, C. Verhelst, M. Zoberski, M. Webb, M. Laskovich. M. Forsberg, H. Peters, J. Tezak, R. Hill, D. Stone, Mr. Sjowall, K. Gustafson, D. Loger, D. Nelson, R. Peltonen. CLASS OFFICERS President..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... Edward McCullough . . . . Larry Williams . . . Alice DeLodder ....Kathleen Nasi PHOMORES l SOPHOMORES Miss Tabacchi--Room 217 ROW 1: S. Wirtanen, R. Scverin, M. Maki, N. Edwards, K. Nelson, J. Rajala, J. Karvonen. ROW 2: R. Eliason, J. Kivi, C. Cordy, Miss Tabacchi, M. Ferguson, J. Trethewey, B. Bjork. ROW 3: W. Slade, K. Vuorenmaa, R. Rhenlund, T. Har.tula, J. Svokc, R. Roberts. ROW 4: J. Johnson, R. Beckman, D. Smith, D. Perkins, A. Hendrickson, D. Bulinski, R. Belany. Not Pictured: E. Lahti, P. Meshich. ROW I: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: SOPHOMORES Miss Giacherio--Room 209 N. Torni, D. Rahko, L. Beach, M. Nelmark, M. Ferguson, B. Berzinski, J. Colas sacco. P. Perlburg, G. Sendck, J. Johnson, Miss Giacherio, J. Janov, J. Kapetz, T. Hellen. L. Williams, J. Budnik, L. Anderson, K. Kivi, W. Pache, D. Mertz, T. Voyce. G. LaBlonde, T. Gill, G. LaPainte, D. Dominkowski, G. Hantula, B. Stout. Not Pictured: R. Spencer, R. Rcini, K. Lorenson. ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: SOPHOMORES Miss Gulbranson--Room 203 J. Ahola, G. Johnson, C. Brownell, K. Nasi, D. Chipperi, K. Kozens, M. Saari. P. Johnson, M. Longhini, V. Gerovac, R. Bergquist, N. Rappley, J. Slirila, J. Kangas, M. Jennings. J. Rintala, R. Wiemeri, R. Mattson, S. Hall, Miss Gulbranson, M. Jacquart, J. Magdziak. S. Voitek, N. Pawlicki, S. Thomas, J. Fahrner, W. Puranen, R. Edmark, E. Loo. Not Pictured: E. Piasecki. SOPHOMORES Mr, Hocking--Room 111 D. Woodcock, A. Kivisto, L. Erickson, B. Humann, S. Freedstrom, M. Sher, M. Pollari. R. Rajala, M. Gorilla, A. DeLodder, J. Blaisdell, C. Tenlen, A. Johnson, D. Mattila. M. Rantenen, R. Waters, R. Ballard, A. Kangas, J. Rundell, R. Richter, J. Sobolewski W. Johnson, P. Cattalino, B. Ludlow, J. Perlberg, Mr. Hocking, P. Lakvold, R. Ulasich, P. Morgan. Not Pictured: A. Soderman. SOPHOMORES Mr. Fine-rRoom 314 ROW i: K. Pumala, B. Yelich, N. Helander, M. Kirby, L. Chase, A. Fafford, M. Magnuson, D. George. ROW 2: G. Bergquist, D. Tervo, D. Johnson, J. Juntunen, R. Gutowskt, N. Kimball, L. Aaltonen. ROW 3: D. Isaacson, R. Brace, J. Soltis, J. Morin, G. Oman, R. Dixon, E. Runstrom. ROW 4: T. Verbos, K. Hill, J. Sheridan, D. Sievila, Mr. Fine, D. West, M. Kostamo, D. Lintonen. SOPHOMORES Miss McKevitt--Room 115 P. Carli, P. Ketola, B. Velin, F. Richards, S. Juntilla, A. Waurio, S. Olson. H. Koseski, P. Bowman, Miss McKevitt, J. Green, D. Cisewski, M. Yashus, E. Matiska. E. Shiffra, D. Marin, D. Estola, G. Berg, D. Johnson, C. Rundquist. J. Desotelle, P. Lindquist, W. Impola, R. Polvi, W. Tenlen, E. McCullough, R. Sokolowski. Not Pictured: R. Bale, D. Barrow. ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: SOPHOMORES Miss Birge--Room 223 ROW 1: M. Raja la, D. Swanson, C. Forslund, R. Lundin, A. Jobe, J. Kauppila, N. Perlberg, P. Goodney. ROW 2: A. Hiltonen, C. Minkin, C. Woodcock, Miss Birge, S. Rowe, J. Carlson, Mrs. Valdine Shea. ROW 3: D. Nicholas, D. Erickson, R. Wainio, H. Maki, R. Trethewey, J. Lumpart, P. Johnson. ROW 4: E. Rice, M. Kivi, R. Slivinsky, K. Rarnuta, N. Hedstrom, V. Cvengros, B. Maki, R. Bennetts. 45 46 ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: FRESHMEN Miss Anderson--Room 218 P. Newinan, M. Draynak, R. Bcchman, D. Napel, R. Pohjola, J. Randa, J. Magdziak, J. Gregory. C. Johnson, J. Bonnell, M. Dear, J. Shields, D. Fisher, L. Basso, Miss Anderson. J. Kattelus, D. Jakeway, D. Anderson, C. Make, R. Lahnala, B. Duckstad, D. Novascone. B. Knutson, L. Mayer, B. Persia, R. Ccdarstrom, T. Longhini, J. Hocking, C. O'Danahue. FRESHMEN Mr. Blomiley--Room 312 ROW 1: R. Pakonen, B. Maki, J. Nicholas, D. Gertz, C. Korpela, J. Berquist, T. Cvengros. ROW 2: L. Buerger, B. Johnson, M. Moisio, D. LaVerdure, A. Kangas. R. Sincock, D. Prior. ROW 3: J. Kutz, J. Grenfell, F. Dorpat, C. Enrico, J. Hantula, P. Has king, J. Mattson. ROW 4: T. Rowe, C. Lotzer, C. Carlson, B. Rasmussen, Mr. Blomiley, B. Anderson, D. Johnson, W. Cook. Not Pictured: D. Armata. ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 ROW Is ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: FRESHMEN Miss Sivula--Room ] 17 D. Stelmark, J. Seymour, P. Rovelsky, M. Zivic, R. Stolt, L. Wilson, H. Zuchowski, B. Rosen. J. Sertich, J. Serbin, M. Rundell, P. Shouldice, J. Strom, C. Sokol, J. Smith, G. Marleau. B. Severin, H. Soderman, D. Soyka, N. Werth, Miss Sivula. J. Strand, B. Tretheway, R. Slade, R. Talaska. A. Vargovich, D. Wick, K. Saari, L. Repischak, P. Hoffman, A. Trudeau, R. Sawicki, R. Stockhaus, H. Werth. FRESHMEN Miss Arcns--Room 105 W. Dawson, D. Anderson, L. Helander, G. Finco, B. Green, K. Palovich, B. Johnson, J. Coxey, J. Markiewicz. D. Pohjala, R. Nelson, G. Koski, R. Jokipii, J. Poljack, R. Mayer, R. Kangas. N. Makela, J. Nopola, B. Keverin, K. McKevitt, K. Turunen, J. Liimaka, K. Kaykar, C. LaMont. J. LaMarche, K. Stolt, C. Ballard, Miss Arens, J. Basso, J. Oberst, B. DeMario, M. Cecchini. Not Pictured: R. Loftin. 49 FRESHMEN Mr. De Sautelle--Room 216 ROW 1: B. Bcaudette, M. DeFranco, M. Rantanen, D. Keto, P. Basanac, R. Jobe, P. Stuck, P. George, L. Peterson. ROW 2: B. Koponen, R. Kurpcwski, R. Ahonen, M. Bednar, L. Paulin, K. Jussila, T. Nygrcn, W. Johnson. ROW 3: T. Marx, C. Longhini, R. Yurchak, F. Nezworski, D. Vaughn. B. Olson, C. Johnson, B. Hagstrom. ROW 4: J. Kavinsky, R. Engstrom, L. Holman, M. Cordy, L. Larson, M. Anderson, P. Magdziak, D. Mlasko. ROW 5: Mr. De Sautelle. 50 51 ROW 1: Louis Colasacco, Mr. Bednar, Lisa Duckstad. ROW Z: Dick Rabbideau, Nancy Coad, Marjorie Johnson, John Ekstrom. Debate This year s debate team, coached by Mr. Bednar, ended another fine season by winning the second place trophy at the Upper Peninsula Finals. The subject for debate this year was Rc solved: That the President of the United States should be elected by a direct vote of the people. Members of the affirmative team were Dick Rabbideau, captain, Marjorie Johnson, and John Ekstrom. Debating for the negative were Louis Colasacco, captain, Lisa Duckstad, and Nancy Coad. A practice debate was held at Norway, Michigan, November 9, 1953, followed by a debate at Kingsford, Michigan, December 12, 1953. The final debate was held at Marquette, Michigan, on January 15, 1954. At this debate the team won three out of the four preliminary debates. The negative team entered the semifinals and finished with a victory over Escanaba but lost out in the finals to Ishpeming, thus bringing home the second place trophy. 52 Ironwood can be proud of its debate team this year for making such a splendid showing. ROW 1: P. Shouldice, L. Wilson, M. Moisio, H. Turzak, J. Nicholas, P. Newman, D. Gertz. ROW 2: R. Duckstad, P. RoveUky, B. Keve n, M. Dear, J. Bonnell, C. Johnson, S. Gustafson, D. Novascone. ROW 3: Miss Tabacchi, M. Gorrilla. L. Poulin, N. Werth, N. Coad, B. Trethewcy, L. Larson, M . A r.cie rson. French Club The French Club, under the direction of Miss Tabacchi, is formed for a better understanding and appreciation of French culture and customs. They do this by giving skits for the other members of the club and singing a variety of French songs. An important event is the annual national contest sponsored by the AATF in which all members participate. This year’s officers are: President, Marilyn Magnuson; Secretary, Sandra Rolfsman; Treasurer, Marlene Sher. The program committee consists of Carol Harvat, Nancy Coad, and Helen Turzak. During the year the club plans to see at least one French movie. ROW 1: C. Murphy, A. Rowe, M. Shcr, K. Pumala, M. Nelmark, M. Magnuson, S. Rolfsman. ROW 2: R. Rhenlund, J. Rintala, S. Leppanen, S. Carlson, V. Geravac, C. Harvat, H. Bcckstrom, Miss Tabacchi. ROW 3: T. Voyce, R.-Rabbideau, $. Johnson, R. Kujanson, C. Fine, E. Koski, J. Johnson. pnw a- r . Mertz. R. Roberts. ROW i ROW 2 ROW 3: ROW 4: ROW 5: Keyhole Business Staff ROW 1: Seated: M. Ferguson, A. Hiltonen, M. Gorilla, G. Gerovac. ROW 2: C. Cordy, M. Ferguson, Mr. DeSautclle, S. Hall, J. Kauppila. Keyhole Editorial Staff C. Fine, Mrs. Johnson, J. Hill, S. Beckstrom, E. Koski, Miss Giachcrio, V. Lehikoinen. J. Sjowall, M. Semberg, M. Sher, G. Olson, V. PhilLips, J. Olson, K. McCullough, J. Roen, J. Anderson, R. Rajala. B. Vclin, M. Gorilla, J. Nordling, R. Hill, D. George, J. Frcedstrom, M. Bednar, P. Rovelsky, S. Grendahl, S. Anderson. P. Peterson, J. Lein, J. Gribble, G. Torma, J. Gullan, M. Smaltz, C. Pohjala, H. Beckstrom, H. Leppanen, N. Coad, M. Johnson. M. Landretti, J. Trethewey, G. Sendek, D. Waisanen, R. Moore, D. Stone, S. Blomiley, D. Smetana, L. Hamel, G. Sather, J. Carlson. Keyhole This year the Keyhole is completing seventeen years of reporting news about the school and the city. Ten issues have been published under the 1953-'54 Editorial Staff. Last fall Sue Beckstrom took over as editor-in-chief, Vienna Lehikoinen as feature editor, Charles Fine as sports editor, Elaine Koski as exchange editor, and Judy Hill as copy editor. The faculty advisors are Mrs. Johnson and Miss Giacherio. The Keyhole records all types of important school events through both news articles and pictures. The staff also sponsored the dance after the Bessemer-Ironwood game and conducted an Identify the Student contest. A tournament issue came out at the beginning of March. It included pictures of the basketball team, the coaches, and the cheerleaders. The Keyhole was distributed to all parts of the United States through the exchange department and was also sent to all the advertisers. The finances of the Keyhole are handled by the business staff, which collects ads to pay the publishing expenses. The business staff advisor is Mr. John DeSautelle. Inter-Com Club The Inter-Com Club, one of the newly organized clubs of the 1953-1954 year, is a branch of the Drama Club. Louis Colasacco is the chairman and the faculty advisor is Miss Zera F. Tabacchi. The purpose of this club is to be of service to the students by making announcements throughout the day and playing music for some of the study halls, as well as broadcasting the news and other radio programs of interest to various classes. ROW 1: J. Magdziak, M. Luoma, Miss Tabacchi, D. Johnson, L. Colasacco. ROW 2: P. De Santis, S. Hall, J. Tretheway, L. Hamel, C. Sokol. ROW 3: C. Pohjala, R. Roberts, J. R. Koivisto, B. Lindberg, S. Beckstrom. ROW 1: Miss Bircc. J. Nicholas, B. D. Johnson, D. Gertz, D. Woodcock, J. Coxey, P. George, P. Stuck. ROW Z: M. De Franco, N, Makela, M. Moisio, B. A. Johnson, A. Fafford, J. Kauppila, A. Hiltoncn, J. Liimaka, G. Smith, J. Gregory. ROW 3: C. Johnson, J. Bonnell, J. Kangas, K. Koykar, C. Forslund, K. Pumala, M. Nelmark, M. Magnuson, P. Newman, M. Dear, B. Keuern. ROW 4: J. Nopola, P. Rovelsky, L. Larson, M. Anderson, S. Hall, A. De Lodder, N. Torni, B. Rasmussen, B. De Mario. P. Hoffman. P. Hosking. Red Peppers The Red Peppers is an organization made up of Freshman and Sophomore girls, with Miss Birge as the advisor. The officers elected for this year are: Alice DeLodder, President; Marilyn Magnuson, Vice-President; Maryanne Dear, Secretary; Jeri Smith, Treasurer. Library Club Our Library Club, under the capable leadership of its President, Judy Edwards; Vice-President, Patricia Cvengros; Secretary-Treasurer, Elizabeth Williams; and Student Council Representative, Lillian ILminen, has very efficiently supplied us with material to help the students promote their educational, personal, social, and recreational development. It is through these able students and their advisor, Miss Gelinas, that our library work has been made pleasant and enjoyable. ROW I: K. Nelson, L. Ilminen, J. Allen, L. Hclander, R. Jobe, P. Cvengros, J. Coxey. ROW i: J. Strand, S. Juntilla, N. Pcrlberg, R. McMullen, M. Coleman, M. James, S. Anderson, N. Hclander. ROW 3: Miss Gelinas, N. Kimball, R. Gutowski, H. Koseski, E. Williams, B. Trethewey, M. Cordy, J. Edwards, N. Wainio. Rot pictured: H. Zuchowski. SEATED: A. Lopez, J. Kavinsky, H. Leppi, D. Shaughency. ROW 1: T. LaBlonde, J. Koivesto, R. Laine, J. Bolich, P. Brackett, W. Plohocky, D. George, D. Nicholas, L. Colasacco. ROW 2: Mr. Mortorelli, K. Anderson, J. Richards, J. Desotelle, R. Bennetts, D. Mattson, T. Strom, D. Stenstrom, C. Hjalmquist, L. Rcpischak, Mr. Krznarich. ROW 3: R. Cedurstrom, L. Kangas, L. Williams, D. West, A. Hendrickson, R. Hatch, G. M. Forsberg, D. Saari, W. Silvestri, Mr. Kraemer. ROW 4: C. Trast, J. Tesak, D. Cedarstrom, P. Cvengros. M. Werth, R. Moore, J. Ekstrom, C. Fine, R. Ulasich, E. McCullough, B. Stout. MISSING: C. Anderson, R. Ballard, W. Johnson, T. Lundin, D. Dahline, Mr. Spencer. I Club The I Club consists of all boys who have earned one or more letters in a major sport or two or more letters in a minor sport. Officers of the club this year were: Harold Leppi, President; Albert Lopez, Vice-President; John Kavinsky, Treasurer; and David Shaughency, Secretary. Various activities of the club throughout the year included selling basketball and football schedule pencils and decals, selling pop and ice cream at home games, sponsoring several dances, assisting at athletic contests, and giving trophies to winning grade school teams. Faculty advisors were Mr. Krznarich, Mr. Kraemer, Mr. Mortorelli, and Mr. Spencer. Audio-Visual Club The Audio-Visual Club is one of the newly organized clubs of the 1953-1954 school year. The officers are: Dave Shaughency, President; Jack Koivisto, Vice-President; and Gordon Watters, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Olson is the faculty advisor. The purpose of the club is to have a sufficient number of boys trained to operate the audiovisual teaching aids at all times. SEATED: Mr. Olson, Gordon Watters. Dave Shaughency, Jack Koivisto. ROW 1: Dale BeunsKi, Kenneth Jussi la, David Sievala, Paul Coleman, Danny Mertz, Bernard Scverin. ROW 2: Dave West, Charles Fine, George LaBlond, Ronald Basso, Art Grant, Robert Rajala. ROW 3: Francis Nezworski, Joe Perlberg, Larry Williams, Pat Morgan,’ Robert Severin, Richard Johnson, Jim Hocking. ROW 1: J. Leppanen, J. Sjowall, L. Duckstad, L. llminen, G. Olson, S. Carlson, H. Beckstrom, C. Harvat, P. Mkttila, P. Packmeyer, S. Rolfsman, J. Woodworth. ROW Z: Miss Tabacchi, H. Turzak, R. M. Smith, J. Nyman, N. Lahti, L. Hook, R. Wallace, M. Zoberski, M. Erickson, B. Eddy, E. Krumin, L. Colasacco. ROW 3: J. Wyzlic, M. Smaltz, G. Sather, G. Torma, L, Hamel, J. Humann, P. DeSantis, R. Hill, J. Gullan, B. Baluha, J. Schuman, M. Webb, ROW 4: P. Peterson, S. Beckstrom, M. Landrctti, J. Cribble, S. Johnson, C. Fine, B. Lindbcrg, R, Roberts, R. Kujanson, W. Manchester, J. Ekstrom, J. Butler, D. Dahlin. Drama Club The Drama Club was organized in 1952 by Miss Tabacchi in order to give the students who are interested in dramatics an opportunity to learn the techniques of acting, directing, staging, lighting, and make-up. This has been accomplished through meetings, skits, pantomimes, and plays. Those interested in speaking have chosen to work on the intercom system, which has provided both entertainment and valuable information for all students. Their program includes a Christmas play for the Girl Scouts, a three-act play given for the public, and the management of the intercom. 58 ROW 1: J. Hocking, S. Hall, N. Coad, V. Gerovac, E. Ringwall, M. Ferguson, C. Johnson, M, A. Dear, B. Kevern, L. Wilson. ROW Z: D. West, S. Leppanen, P. Goodney, S. Freedstrom, M. Slier, M. Moisio, J. Nopoia, D. Gertz, B. Johnson, J. Coxy, J. Nicholas, J. Bonnell, D. LaVerdure, F. Richards, R. Duckstad. ROW 3: J. Koivisto, K. Koykar, D. Soyka, M. Rur.dell, P. Hocking, P. Shouldice, N. Makela, J. Liimakka, J. Gregory, C. Johnson, B. Hagstrom, N. Perlberg, J. Mattson, R. Knutson. ROW 4: S. Grundahl, B. Trethcwey, N. Wcrth, M. J. Gorrilla, C. Tenlen, S. A. Anderson, J. Anderson, B. Johnson, P. Rovelski, P. Newman, J. Babich, A. Fafford, L. Basso, R. R.Jala. ROW 5: J. Sertich. S. Wirtanen, N. Hill, K. Turanen, C. Lamont, G. Smith, K. McKevitt, N. Hedstrom, J. Trethewey, A. Mattson, N. Johnson, J. Corda, M. Gotta, E. Koski, S. Blomiley, B. Rasmussen. M a Cecchini, C. Sokol, B. DeMario. SEATED: L. Colasacco, R. Rabbideau, R. Hill, D. Stone. ROW 1: P. DeSantis, J. Colasacco, J. Alexandroni, S. Anderson, S. Rolfsman, J. Frecdstrom. ROW 2: R. Kujanson, S. Hill, J. Olson, J. Janov, S. Blomily. ROW 3: Mrs. Matthewson, P. Sams, H. Beckstrom, M. Landretti, G. Torma. The Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers of America is an organization that gives students interested in any phase of teaching the opportunity to learn if they are suited to the profession. The Signe Ruth Chapter of the F. T. A. has chosen as officers: Richard Rabbideau, President; Louis Colasacco, Vice-President; Rodney Hill, Secretary; and Donald Stone, Treasurer. The club consists of twenty members. At each meeting a guest speaker is asked to speak on a certain phase of teaching. At a typical meeting, Miss Giacherio spoke on the subject, Why I Chose Teaching Instead of Singing as a Career. The chief project of this year was a tea given for all students of the range interested in teaching with the hope that they would organize F. T. A. groups. Ten students and an advisor from the Bessemer, Wakefield, and Hurley high schools were invited. Mr. Sheridan was the guest speaker. The American Association of University Women sponsored a Christmas tea for the F. T. A. with Dr. Wilbur West of the Guidance and Counseling Division at Northern Michigan College of Education as the guest speaker. 59 ROW 1: S. JLcppancn, R. Rajula, J. Kangas, M. Koski, F. Maki, S. Grandahl, J. Lcppanen. ROW 2: C. Verhelst, E. Koski, R. Johnson, C. Pohjala, J. Koivisto, D. Goodney, K. Vuorenmaa. ROW 3: D. Smetana, D. Hautanen, W. Lintonen, P. Morgan, N. Waurio, R. Oman, L. Kangas, E. Hannu. Not Pictured: N. Waino, J. Allen, R. Pakonen, C. Jacobson. 4-H Club I pledge my Head to clearer thinking, my Heart to greater loyalty, my Hands to larger service, and my Health to better living for my Club, my Community, and my Country. This is the pledge of 4-H Clubs throughout the nation. A 4-H Club member is able to undertake such projects as gardening, food preparation, handicraft, dairying, and forestry. The Service Club is not a high school organization, but an organization of all older 4-H members of Gogebic County who have been active in 4-H work for five years or more. Many high school students are active participants. The purpose of the Service Club is to benefit youth in respect to leadership and co-operation in working as a group. Each club member looks forward to such activities as the monthly dances, and various parties such as sleigh rides, skating parties, and a banquet held to admit new members. The club is under the leadership of Donald Hautanen, President; Rudy Pakonen, Vice-President; Dorothy Salonen, Secretary; Carolyn Jacobson, Treasurer; and William Lintonen and JoAnn Leppanen as Song Leaders. 60 ROW I: G. Kleimola, J. Colasacco, J. Babich, F. Richards. ROW 2: Miss Johnson, C. Cordy, M. Verbos, J. Kauppila, A. Dc Lodder, P. Mattson, C. Forslund. ROW 3: J. Tretheway, B. Maki, R. Lundin, J. Edwards, D. Rakko, J. Kivi, J. Gullan. Latin Club II The main purpose of the Latin Club is to acquaint the students with various phases of Roman life and culture not covered in regular class work. Programs consist of material of a lighter nature for entertainment, as well as the more serious kind for enlightenment. Special occasions such as Christmas Day and Valentine's Day are observed. Regular meetings are held once a montn. Officers for this year are: Phyllis Mattson, President; Carole Forslund, Vice-President; JoAnn Colasacco, Secretary; and Billy Maki, Treasurer. Miss Jennie S. Johnson is the faculty advisor. I I Inner Circle The Inner Circle is the executive body of the Girls' Friendship League of which every high school girl is a member. The Circle is composed of two girls from each class and the officers who are elected by all League members. The purpose of the organization is to promote closer friendship among the girls through informal, social gatherings. One of the main projects is preparing Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. The officers are: President, Judy Hill; Vice-President, Carol Harvat; SecreUry-Treasurer, Marilyn Magnuson. ROW 1: M. Magnuson, J. Hill, Mrs. Matthewson, C. Harvat. ROW 2: J. Colasacco, J. Alexandroni, B. Hagstrom, M. Ferguson, B. DeMario. ROW 3: P. Sams, M. JLandretti, G. Torma. 61 ROW 1: R. Cedarstrom, R. Lundin, J. Woodworth, B. Hagstrom, J. Hill, R. Anderson. ROW 2: M. McCullough, A. Carli, M. Forsberg, L. RepisChak, J. DcSotelle. P. DeSantis, Mr. Sartoris. Student Council The Student Council had a very active and effective year under the following officers: President, Peter DeSantis; Vice-President, Marshall Forsberg; Secretary, Judy Hill; and Treasurer, Andy Carli. The faculty advisor is Mr. John Sartoris. Some of the activities of the Council included the sponsoring of a highly successful homecoming celebration, taking charge of assemblies, sponsoring several dances, heading a clothing drive for needy families, and the beginning of something new to our school--A Twirp season, which was enjoyed by all. The group also had charge of the Cook Fund drive to aid an injured Luther L. Wright student. One of their goals was that of promoting good sportsmanship, citizenship, self-reliance, and strong character. Our Student Council truly has done an excellent job. ROW 1: L. Ilminen, J, Roen, R. Severin, J. Kangas, P. Sams, G. Finco. ROW 2: J. Lenart, R. Rabbide u, J. Rahko, G. LaBlonde, D. Mattson, R. Sunie. R. Pakonen. ROW 3: Mr. Sartoris, D. West, M. McCullough, R. Ulasich, A. Longbini, J. Basso, J. Kavinsky. ROW 1: C. Fane, J. Basso, R. Basso, W. Puranen, W. Tenlen, L. Mayer. ROW 2: J, Green, D. George, P. Coleman, E. Loo, B. Severin, Mr, Olson. Radio Club The Radio Club, with Mr. Olson as advisor, has been active in promoting work with short wave radio. The club has built a transmitter and is at present trying to find a receiver. They have applied for a short wave amateur license. Meetings are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the noon hour to learn radio theory and code. The officers this year are: Ronald Basso, President; Willard Puranen, Vice-President; Charles Fine, Secretary-Treasurer; and Jerry Basso, Activities Manager. Mr. Carl Nelson, a ham operator in Ironwood Township, is the trustee. National Athletic Scholarship Society ROW I: H. Leppi, T. Lundin, P. Cvengros, J. Kavinsky, A. Lopez, D. Shaughcncy, T. Strom, R. Hatch. ROW 2: Mr. Mortorclli, L. Williams, M. Forsbcrg, J. Tezak, D. Cedarstrom, M. Werth, J. Ekstrom, B. Moore. ROW 3: Mr. Kraemer, K. Anderson, L. Kangas, D. Ulasich, D. Stenstrom, W. Plohocky, J. DeSotelle. ROW 1: V. Lehikoinen, J. Hill, L. Colasacco, J. Rocn, E. Maki. ROW 2: P. Cvengros, C. Fine. Absent: M. Murra. The National Honor Society I pledge myseli to uphold the high purpose of this society to which I have been elected, striving in every way, by word and deed, to make its ideals the ideals of my school and of my life. This was the pledge taken by twenty-five new members, sixteen Seniors and nine Juniors, who were inducted into the Ironwood Chapter of the National Honor Society at an impressive candielighting ceremonial on Tuesday morning, February 9, 1954. The program was in charge of those Seniors who were taken into the society last year as Juniors. Principal James E. Sheridan and Superintendent R. Ernest Dear also took part in the exercises, Mr. Dear making the announcement of the new members. Pat Cvengros, President of the Ironwood Chapter, was in charge of the rites. Judy Hill, Vice-President, explained the emblem of the society, the keystone and the flaming torch, and the colors, blue and gold. Eino Maki gave a brief summary of the history and activities of the organization. Other old members spoke about the qualities for which the organization stands, Louis Colasacco representing Character; Charles Fine, Scholarship; Janice Roen, Leadership; and Vienna Lehikoinen, Service. One old member, Marilyn Murra, was unable to be present at the assembly. 64 ROW 1: H. Beckstrom, H. Leppanen, E. Williams, L. Hamel, M. Johnson, M. Koski, B. Baluha, V. Philips, C. Murphy. ROW 2: L. Ibninen, L. Duckstad, C. Pohjala, M. Smaltz, E. Koski, D. Cyr, S. Gustafson, B. Swanson, J. Edwards, C. Jacobson, M. Eplett. ROW 3: T. Strom, D. Shaughency, R. Basso, D. Saari, J. Hedberg. The National Honor Society is a national organization for high schools, with headquarters in Washington, D. C. , in the National Education Association building. It is somewhat comparable to Phi Beta Kappa in colleges and universities. The Ironwood Chapter obtained its charter in 1922. Election to this society is based on character, scholarship, leadership, and service. In scholarship a student must be in the upper third of his class. Not more than fifteen per cent of the graduating class may be members, and not more than five per cent of the Juniors may be chosen. Candidates for membership are voted on by the faculty, after careful consideration has been given to their records, both for scholarship and citizenship, throughout their four years in high school. One activity of the society has been to earn money for scholarships to the Gogebic Community College by means of one or two all-school parties each year. Last fall the proceeds of this party, over $180.00, were contributed to the Hematite fund. The following are the present officers: Pat Cvengros, President; Judy Hill, Vice-President; Vienna Lehikoinen, Secretary; Janice Roen, Treasurer. Miss Jennie Johnson has been the sponsor of the Ironwood Chapter since 1929-1930. ROW 1: J. Rocn, J. Koivisto, J. Hill, C. Fine, E. Koaki, Miss Knight. ROW � • « � • Hentz, M. J. Gregory, T. LaBlonde, P. Cvengroa, R. Kujanaon, B. Lehto. ROW 1: N. Hill, M. Srnaltz, M. Kleimola, G. Finco, J. Olson, B. Lindberg, J. Kavinaky. ROW 2: J. Leppanen, R. Rajala, J. Sjowall, M. Woodcock, E. Ringwail, J. Beaudette, J. Thomas, J. Anderson. ROW 3: R. Wallace, L. Hook, S. Rundell, J. Humann, L. Duckstad, M. Mayer, B. Eddy, G. Sather, P. DeSantis, D. Velin. ROW 4: A. Mattson, S. Juntunen, B. Silkworth, C. Silkworth, J. Ruona, C. Jacobson, P. Prebish, G. Torma, R. M. Smith, M. Erickson. ROW 5: S. Johnson, J. Chase, N. Vandenberg, J. Ekstrom, E. Maki, T. Strom, A. Lopez, T. Lundin, J. DeMario, J. Gribble, P. Peterson, S. Beckstrom. 66 The Hematite Pay for your Hematite today, The Typing Staff of the Hematite will meet tonight in Room 312 and Ail Literary Staff members are requested to hand in their articles before four o'clock today were common announcements to all students of Ironwood High. Now that the material has been sent in and all articles have been corrected and recorrected, the Hematite Staff and its advisors, Miss Knight and Mr. Hentz, may sit down to a well earned rest. Co-editors Judy Hill and Charles Fine were kept busy collecting articles, writing quotations, and compiling ail materials needed for the dummy copy. The combined efforts of the Typing Staff with Editors Mary Jo Gregory and Beverly Lehto and the Literary Staff with Editors Janice Roen and Elaine Koski helped to get all articles written and typed. This year's athletic events were ably reported by the Sports Staff under the direction of Pat Cvengros, Sports Editor. One of this year's highlights was our State Champ Football Team. Expressions such as, Oh, where did you get that picture? and Don't you dare put that picture of me in the Hematite were common when the Photography Staff, with Editor Ray Kujanson, collected snapshots of long ago. Art Editor Tom LaBlonde and the Art Staff were seen drawing Indian scenes to carry out the Hiawatha theme. Most everyone agrees that this theme is very appropriate for Ironwood. All our work would have been in vain had it not been for the Business Staff with Editor Jack Koivisto who patiently waited for us to pay for our Hematites, although most of us waited until the last minute. As we thumb through these pages, we shall fondly remember our days at Ironwood High and the efforts of all who helped give us this yearbook. It will bring back many memories in years to come. 67 STANDING: Harold Leppi, Peter Rigoni, James Barnes, Arlene Kangas, Jack Richards, Eino Maki, Evar Wickman. SEATED: Jane Gribble, Joy Sjowail, Joan Leppanen, Margaret Erickson, Jean Beaudette. 69 JUNE NYMAN Clad in their red and white uniforms the cheerleaders welcome our opponents and lead our student body in displaying the ideals of good sportsmanship. Under the leadership of Miss Meyer and Miss Tabacchi, these girls have sponsored pep assemblies and dances after games. Let’s give a cheer for these girls, for who could be more deserving. HELEN TURZAK DARLENE SMITH PHYLLIS MATTILA ARDYTHE MATTSON NANCY JOHNSON 70 Pat Newman, Mary Ann Cecchini, Carole Sokol, Janet Magdziak. 71 Kathleen Naai, Aileen Fafford, Nancy Torni, Carole Harvat, Rita Severine, Karen Pumala. The Hematite Begins to Take Shape LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Eddy, Margaret Erickson, Mr. Hentz, Tom LaBlonde, John DeMario. LEFT TO RIGHT: Claudette Silkworth, Bernadette Silkworth, Nancy Vandenburg, Charles Fine, Miss Knight, Mary Jo Gregory, ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4 ROW 5 ROW 6 ROW 7 Le£t to Right: Keveren, B. ; Lehikoinen, V.; Koski, M.; Koski, E. ; Rahjla, R. ; Sjowal, J. ; Johnson, H. ; Phillips, V. ; Nordling, J. ; Rocn, J. ; Magnuson, M.; Hamel, L. ; Frecdstrom, S. ; Deladdcr, A. ; Mattson, P. ; Kangas, J.; Verhclst, C.jHedstrom, N. Mukavitz, M.; Olson, J. ; Dear, M.; Schuman, J.; Grandahl, S. ; Ketola, P. ; Smaltz, M.; Anderson, S.; Gorilla, MColasacco, L. ; Ahoncn, C. ; Wallace, R. ; Nelson, D. ; Tezak, J. ; Carlson, J.jNelmark, M.; Anderson, J. ; Ratnula, P. Gertz, D. ; Lahti, N. ; Hantula, J. ; Koykar, K. ; Bodowski, M. ; Powell, M. ; Smith, G. ; Niemi, R. ; Koivisto, J. ; Johnson, C. ; Hannu, E. ; Johnson, R.; Larson, L. ; Baluha, B. ; Mattson, D. ; Jarasky, J. ; Sher, M.; Colasacco, J. Rahko, D. ; Coleman, M. ; Swanson, B.; Blaisdell, J. ; Slade, W. ; Kivi, D. ; Pakonen, R. ; Hill, J.jKivi, J. ; Gotta J. ; Hill, R. ; Rahko, J. ; Green, J. ; Saari, M. ; Richards, T.jSunie, R. ; Vargovich, J. Godney, P. ; Hautanen, D. ; Strand, J. ; Saari, D. ; Bulinski, D. ; Sievila, D. ; Thomas, S. ; Jacquart, P.; Chase, J.jEstola, D. ; Rice, S.; Duckstad, L.; Kangas, A. ; Hagstrom, B. ; Strand, P. ; Olson, J. Lintonen, D. ; Roberts, R. ; Anderson, L. ; Weimeri, R.jPohjola, C.jLeppanen, J.jLeppanen, S. j Mr. C. S. Hill. Hantula, G.; Anderson, G. ; Watters; Morgan, P. ; Watters, B. ; Kopecko, B. Not Pictured: Bednar, M.; Hagstrom, B. ; Hocking, J. ; Anderson, M.; Nelson, K.; Shields, J.;Stolts, R. ; Mattson, R. ; Berquist, R. ; Johnson, B. ; Rowe, S. ; Basso, L. Band Director................... President.................. Vice-President............. Secretary-Treasurer........ . . . Clyde S. Hill . . . . David Saari Donald Hautanen . . Carol Pohjala DRUM MAJOR Louis Colasacco DRUM MAJORETTES Rosella Wallace Carole Ahonen Sally Ann Anderson Mary Jean Gorrilla Forward march, on the rim, drummers, sound off, then go into the Lady of Spain1 routine and make it snappy! yells Chief Hole-in-the Stump, Bunker Hill, to his one hundred fifteen squaws and braves. With these few remarks from Mr. Hill, the I. H. S, Band began another year of marching and walking off with trophies, performing half-time shows at each home football game, presenting concerts both over the air and locally, and many other performances. As a marching band, for the fifth consecutive year, this group has been declared Logging Congress Champs of the Upper Peninsula. The parade routine included Lady of Spain, Thatfs A Plenty, Onward Christian Soldiers. In October the full band attended the Duluth Fall Festival, which included a four-mile parade made up of some thirty-five bands and drum and bugle corps. This was a non-competitive parade and ours, the only out-of-state organization, won many favorable comments. During the Gogebic Community College Sno Week, the band took part by playing for the coronation of the queen. A half-hour concert was given before the coronation and the ice show. Spring came along and we heard our traditional spring concert given by both the band and the choir. On May 23 this combination presented a half-hour concert on the program, High Schools on the Air, by transcription, over station KDAL. Because the band is too large to use all of its members for most occasions, an Honor Band was created, composed of members of the regular band who have proved themselves to be eligible through competitive auditions. A number of ensembles have also been organized. Since it has been announced that Mr. Hill is leaving, we wish to express our gratitude to him for ail that he has done. The Senior members, as well as the lower class members, appreciate the training he has given us, the friendly manner in which it was given, and the spirit of co-operation he engendered. We shall always remember him as an outstanding director and wish him success in his new position. 75 ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3:’ ROW 4: Denny Gertz, Helen Jackson, Lorene Basso, Barbara Johnson, Valerie Phillips, Pat Prebish, JoAnn Olson, Pat Pachmayer, Connie Murphy, JoAnn Colasacco, Karen Lorcnson, Miss White. Jacqueline Janov, Arnette Rowe, Shirley Kleimola, Sandra Rolfsm n, Dick Rabbideau, Roy Cedarstrom, Jerry Basso, Louis Colasacco, Paul Hagstrom, Rodney Hill, Elizabeth Krumin, Ruth Harvey, Margie Supple. Kay McCullough, Judy Hill, Judy Babich, Jack DeSotelle, Dave Velin, Jack R. Koivisto, John Skowronski, Dave Saari, Carol Woodcock, JoAnn Woodworth, Phyliss Matilla, Rita Severin, Aileen Fafford. Jan Trethewey, Barbara Velin, Anna M. Johnson, Shirley Blomiley, Judy Blaisdell, Nancy Hedstrom, Mickey McCullough, Bob Moore, John Ekstrom, Brian Stout, Beverly Eddy, Rita Lundin, Nancy Hanson, Phyllis Dahlin, Lynn Larson, Mary Ann Dear. New in choir since the picture was taken: Philip Jacquart, Russell Roberts, Doris Rahko. Choir This year’s choir, under the supervision of Miss White, meets third hour every day entertaining all students fortunate enough to be situated near the choir room at that time. The choir consists of about fifty-five members and the girls choir, which meets first hour, is made up of approximately twenty-five Freshmen and five Sophomore girls. The annual Pop Concert was held on November 4 with the high school choir, girls’ choir, and a group of college men participating. “The Desert Song, sung by the high school choir, was highly appreciated. The overture, Born to be Free, accompanied by the band, and sung by the choirs and the audience, won approval. The choir, dressed in red and white, appeared at numerous pep assemblies. The novelty number, You Gotta Be A Football Hero, with student participation, was enjoyed by the entire student body. At other public appearances, the choir looked snappy in their red robes with white collars, white satin stoles, and white satin-lined sleeves. The Christmas concert included a one-act opera, Arnahl and the Night Visitors, with the principal roles being carried by Arnette Rowe, Sandra Rolfsman, Bob Moore, Dave Saari, Rodney Hill, and Louis Colasacco, and Dick Rabbideau holding down the difficult job of playing the accompaniment. The concert was concluded with the beautiful and traditional Hallelujah Chorus. Participation by the choir is necessary for many school functions such as Armistice Day and Parents Night. Several of the small groups such as the girls trio, triple trio, mixed quartet, and ensemble have performed at many school and civic programs. A new male group organized this spring has been the barber shop ensemble. Spring functions of the choir include presentation of selections from the Student Prince by Sigmund Romberg, an Easter concert featuring the Fred Waring cantata, Song of Easter, and the annual spring concert with the band. The choir performs for the last time at the baccalaureate and commencement services, the last functions of the school year. The student director for this year was Dave Saari and the officers were: President, Dave Saari; Vice-President, Bob Moore; Secretary, Judith Hill; and Treasurer, Connie Murphy. ROW 1: S. Wirtanen, N. Makela, L. Wilson, B. Yelich, M. Gregory, P. Rovalsky, M. Gorilla, C. Korpela, R. George, R. Stolls, J. Nopola, K. Nasi. ROW Z: D. Isaacson, M. Ferguson, G. Sendek, S. Thiede, C. Johnson, M. Rantanen, B. Rosen, C. Minkin. ROW 3: B. Bjork, R. Meyers, D. Novascone, K. McKevitt, K. Turunen, B. Johnson, E. Lahti, R. Jobe, C. Longhini. ROW 4: G. LaBlonde, B. Maki, C. Ter.lon, J. Kapets, D. Liimakka. ROW 5: P. Johnson. R. Bale. R. R. Richter, B. Ludlow. R. Bennetts. Second Band The Second Band is the feeder band for the First. A dozen Second Band members were promoted into the First Band at the outset of the second semester. Many others in the band are ready for the First Band, but vacancies are not available so they are on the waiting list. No First Band is any better than the Second Band. First Hour Choir ROW 1: K. Palovich, M. DcFranco, J. Coxey, M. Rajala, J. Nicholas. ROW Z: P. Ravelsky, M. Moisio, L. Poulin, P. Shouldice, P. Newman, B. Humann, J. Gregory. ROW 3: J. Liimakka, B. Johnson, M. Cecchini, N. Wcrth, J. Bonnell, P. Hoffman, L. Holman. Absent: N. Kimball, J. Darley. Majorettes Rosella Wallace, Mary Jane Gorilla, Carol Ahonen, Sally Anderson. ABOVE: Students inspect finished pottery from our newly acquired kiln. BELOW: Members of the Art Class at work, Tom LaBlonde sketching, Lloyd Anderson, Gerald Kinnunen and Beverly Eddy making ceramic pieces. 82 R. O. T. C. nr ii Wv m V! 3 r Hi Mlrti 83 HAROLD POYNTER Captain, U. S. Army R. O. T. C. Color Guard HARRY BRUNELL SFC, U. S. Army R. O. T. C. Boys’ Rifle Team Drill Team Color Guard WILLIAM CONWAY Master Sergeant, U. S- Army R. O. T. C. Girls’ Rifle Team Boys' Rifle Team Drill Team Color Guard CADET TOM LaBLONDE, SERGEANT CONWAY, SERGEANT BRUNELLE new district unit patch was designed by Tom LaBlonde in the Vocational Arts Department Battalion Commander and Staff J. Lenart, Captain, Battalion S4; D. Shaughency, Major, Battalion Executive Officer; C. Mladenoff, Major, Battalion S3; J. Ekstrom, Captain, Battalion S-1; P. Cvengros, Lieutenant Colonel, Battalion Commander; A. Lopez, Captain, Battalion S2; J. Koivisto, First Lieutenant, B.P. I.O. ROW 1: ROW 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: ROW ROW ROW ROW Company A Company Commander, R. Basso, Lieutenant C. Maki, Lieutenant R. Sever in. Lieutenant W. Lindbcrg. A. Carli, R. Rabbideau, P. Perlberg, C. Anderson, W. Bjork, M. Forseberg, G. LaBlonde, D. Waisanen, R. Slivensky, R. Dixon, P. Hagstrom, P. Coleman. R. Hatch, R. Stenstrom, J. Skowronski, C. Hjalmquist, W. Nelson, D. George, L. Johnson, J. Mason, J. Shiffra, J. Hedstrom, D. Carlborn, G. Haanpaa, D. Stenstrom. J. Olgren, J. Pogliano, L. Anderson, J. Johnson, R. Johnson, G. Trast, D. Stone, R. Edmark, D. Aspinwall, H. Dixon, P. Dural. R. Krumin, G. Kinnunen, W. Ludlow, R. Tassava, K. Stolt, J. Bolich, R. Moore, A. Magnuson, D. Sabin, K. Hill, N. Pawlicki, R. Belany. Company B Company Commander, T. LaBlonde, Lieutenant G. Trtan, Sergeant P. Jacquart, Lieutenant L. Anderson. : J. Sheridan, E. Runstrom, J. Rintala, L. Aaltonen, H. Maki, D. Impola, T. Voyce, R. Ballard, R. Wiemeri, J. Ahola. : D. Perkins, D. Novacich, D. Wirta, W. Ruby, D. Goodney, R. Rhenlund, D. Dominkowski, R. Roberts, G. Berquist, M. Saari. : G. Hantula, M. Gustafson, D. Morin, J. Budnik, J. Morin, D. Bulinski, D. Mertz, L. Anderson, R. Wainio, G. Johnson. : D. Dahlin, L. Williams, D. Isaacson, M. Kivi, K. Makela, G. Anderson, C. Rundquist, D. Sievila, G. Berg, J. Green, J. Strand. ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 ROW 4 Company C Company Commander, J. Lenart, Master Sergeant J. Butler, Master Sergeant G. Watters, Master Sergeant W. Plohocky. R. Johnson, R. Sunie, R. Raja la, D. Estoia, J. Tezak, R. Richter, T. Gill, T. Verbos, D. George. C. Mehler, O. Tibaldo, S. Thomas, R. Watters, D. Erickson, W. Silvestri, J. Johnson, M. Rantanen, R. Trethaway. D. Nelson, W. Kopecko, E. Shiffra, L. Kangan, D. Cisewski, W. Tenlen, R. Beckman, D. Johnson, R. Mattson, L. Pryor. R. Bale, P. Cattelino, J. Penberthy, A. Brottlund, R. Geen, J. Koivisto, P. Lindquist, J. Fahrner. K. Vourenma, P. Bowman. Company D Company Commander, J. Ekstrom, Lieutenant J. Kavinsky, Private C. Anderson, Master Sergeant D. Velin. J. Gotta, E. McCullough, R. Peltonen, J. DcSotellc, E. Hannu, R. Sincock, E. Cichon, T. Richards, M. Jacquart. E. Loo, W. Manchester, B. Roche, M. Kostamo, R. Berquist, W. Slade, J. Sobolewski, W. Johnson, W. Hendrickson, K. Kozens. D. Cedarstrom, F. Oliver, D. Lintonen, N. Waurio, A. Grant, R. Brace, J. Sertich, J. Lampart, T. Hellen, N. Rappley. R. Ulasich, G. Orbeck, J. Perlberg, J. Pawlovich, J. Rundcll, P. Brackett, J. Kapets, J. Westeen, B. Anderson, J. Gallo. R. O. T. C. Band ROW 1: P. Jacquart, J. Strand, S. Thomas, D. Bulinski, D. Sievela. ROW Z: L. Anderson, R. Roberts, D. Lintonen, D. Isaacson, R. Wiemeri. ROW 3: R. Sume, G. Green, M. Saari, T. Richards, G. Gotta. ROW 4: J. Tetak, D. Estola, W. Slade, D. Nelson, C. Anderson. ROW 5: G. LaBlonde, B. Bjork, R. Johnson. ROW 6: G. Anderson, G. Watters, B. Watters, G. Hantula, R. Richter, W. Kopecko. Map Reading Class Conducted by Sergeant Conway and assisted by Sergeant Brunei!, using the Ternane Modle Kit Cadets of Company B looking on. Girls' Rifle Team FOREGROUND: P. Newman, P. Ramuta, ROW 1: M. Jennings, F. Richards, V. Cvengros, J. Hill, N. Torni, C. Johnson, M. Nelmark. ROW 2: B. Veiin, C. Longhini. ROW 3: K. Ram uta, P. Sams. ROW 4: J. Gullan, Sergeant Conway, J. Trethaway. R. O. T. C. Rifle Team ROW 1: M. Saari, R. Roberts. ROW 2: C. Hantula, D. Veiin, R. Basso. ROW 3: Scrgcunt Conway, D. Dahlin, R. Johnson. W. Ludlow, D. Merts, J. Sheridan, Sergeant Brunelle. Color Guard George LaBlonde, Charles Mehler, Jerry Sobolewski, Joseph Soltis. 90 Track Team ROW 1: T. Roberts, L. Perttula, F. Beauchamp, J. DeMario, H. Aspinwall, B. Sams, B. Sertic, A. Kero, J. Cbrda, H. Stockhaus, G. Hill, D. Olson. ROW Z: G. Trtan, P. Cvcngros, D. Shaug’nency, M. Nicholas, T. Lundin, H. Leppi, J. Tezak, W. Plohocky, T. Strom, D. Stenstrom, M. Lakvold. ROW 3: D. Dominkowski, T. Gill, D. George, M. Werth, R. Lainc, J. Bolich, J. Johnson, D. Saari, J. DeSotelle, Coach Mortorelli. ROW 4: J. Bud nick, L. Williams, A. Soderman, J. Svoke, D. Ulasich, W. Silvestri, J. Pogliano, D. Lager, P. Brackett, R. Moore, Coach Kraemer. ROW 5: J. Hendrickson, D. Mattson, R. Ballard, D. Aspinwall, J. Lucas, D. Mertz, R. Edmark, R. Reini, R. Trethewey, M. Lucas, Manager. ROW 6: M. McCullough, B. Stout, P. Johnson, A. Runstrom, D. Bulinski, D. Lintonen, F. Boch, G. Bcrquist, G. La Blonde. Track 1953 The Red Devils maintained their supremacy of all the track and field meets around the range. At the Ironwood Invitational the Red Devils finished with 84 l 2 points while their closest rival could only muster 32 points. At the Wakefield Regional Meet the Red Devils ended up with 66 points and Iron River, the second place team, had only 43 points. At the U. P. Finals the Red Devils finished third in a very close battle for the top position. Marquette won it with 23 l 2 points, Sault St. Marie was second with 22 l 2 points, and Ironwood was third with 22 points. The Red Devils also ran away with the Conference Meet at Bessemer and came in second place at the U. P. Relays in Marquette ending a very successful track season. LETTER WINNERS Dave Shaughency 32 1 4 Tom Lundin 11 1 2 Harold Leppi 39 1 4 F. Beauchamp 7 1 2 Tom Roberts 22 5 6 George Trtan 5 Dave Stenstrom 13 1 4 Jerry Bolich 1 Frank Gregory 11 1 4 Howard Aspinwall 1 Pat Cvengros 26 1 4 Marvin Lakvold 4 3 4 Mel Werth 17 1 4 Jerry Corda 5 9 20 Captain Bob Sertic 20 1 2 Lenord Perttula 4 3 4 Harold Stockhaus 6 Bob Pearson 2 1 2 Don Olson 14 1 2 Bill Sams 16 1 2 Jim DeMario 4 Arnold Kero 7 1 2 John Tezak 8 1 2 93 Mike Lucas, Manager ROW 1: Donald George, Tom LaBlonde, Royce Laine, Dick Niemi, Richard Slivensky, Jim Hedbcrg. ROW 2: Jack Koivisto, Reginald Geen, Jack Johnson, Charles Anderson, Dave Saari, Charles Fine. Cross Country The Red Devil runners competed in only one meet this year, which was held at Iron Mountain, Michigan, on October 10, 1953. It was the Upper Peninsula Class B Cross Country meet. Results Place Points 1. Menominee 44 2. Sault St. Marie 45 3. Ishpeming 49 4. Ironwood 93 5. Escanaba 141 6. Iron River 147 7. Marquette 153 Placing for the Red Devils were David Saari, 15th; Royce Laine, 18th; Charles Fine, 19th; Tom LaBlonde, 17th; Charles Anderson, 24th; and Jack Koivisto, 25th. Lettermen 1. Captain Dave Saari Senior 2. Tom LaBlonde Senior 3. Charles Fine Senior 4. Charles Anderson Senior 5. Jack Koivisto Se nior 6. Royce Laine Junior 94 ROW 1: Dean Wick. Bob Mayer, LcRoy Repeschak, Dennis Mortorelli-bat boy, Robert Coleman- bat boy, Calvin Ballard, Roy Cedarstrom. ROW 2. Jack Desotelle, Dave Stenstrom, Tom Strom, Kenneth Anderson, Larry Williams, Douglas Fischer. ROW 3: Coach Kracmcr, Don Cedarstrom, John Kavinsky, George TrUn, Pat Cvcngros, Bob Sertic, Nick McKool, Coach Mortorelli. Baseball 1953 The Red Devils swept through their slate with nine wins and two losses to take the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference Title for the second successive year. The conference consisted of Ironwood. Hurley, Bessemer, Wakefield, and Park Falls. Coach Kraemer's Red Devils opened the season by losing to Hurley, then won their next nine games, and dropped the final game of the season to Park Falls. Letters were awarded to: Captain, Cvengros, 3rd; Sams, 3rd; Strom, 2nd; Stenstrom, 2nd; MacKool, 2nd; Trtan, 2nd; Kavinsky, 2nd; Sertic, 1st; Desotelle, 1st; Cedarstrom, 1st; Anderson, 1st; Cedarstrom, 1st; Williams, 1st; Leroy Repischak, Manager. SEASON'S RECORD Ironwood - 5 Ironwood - 6 Ironwood - 6 Ironwood - 6 Ironwood - 6 Ironwood - 11 Ironwood - 9 Ironwood - 5 Ironwood - 5 Ironwood - 5 Ironwood - 5 9 Robert Sertic David Stenstrom Pat Cvengros, Captain Jack Desotelle Nick MacKool George Trtan Roy Cedarstrom Tom Strom Kenneth Anderson John Kavinsky Donald Cedarstrom William Sams Larry Williams Leroy Repischak Peter Brackett Robert Mayer Mike Lucas Ronald Belany Calvin Ballard Dean Wick Douglas Fischer James Randa Hurley 12 Bessemer - 4 PITCHERS' RECORDS Won Lost Wakefield - 0 P. Cvengros 2 0 Park Falls - 0 T. Strom 4 1 Hurley - 2 D. Cedarstrom 3 1 Bessemer - 3 Park Falls - 1 CONFERENCE FINAL STANDING Hurley - 3 Ironwood 9 2 Wakefield - 4 Hurley 6 6 Bessemer - 4 Park Falls 6 6 Park Falls - 12 Bessemer 5 7 45 Wakefield 3 8 INDIVIDUAL BATTING AVERAGES Games AB R H AVE. T5 s “7 . 437 ii 41 13 16 . 390 10 35 5 13 . 371 ii 31 4 10 . 323 3 11 3 3 .273 10 38 7 10 . 263 8 17 4 4 .235 11 26 8 6 .231 5 15 4 3 . 200 9 30 6 5 . 167 9 30 4 4 . 133 6 18 6 2 .111 3 4 0 0 . 000 2 2 0 0 . 000 2 1 0 0 .000 2 3 0 0 . 000 1 3 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 .000 1 0 0 0 . 000 1 0 0 0 . 000 I 0 0 0 .000 95 ROW 1: C. Maki, D. Dahlin, L. Colasacco, B. Lindberg. ROW 2: D. Stone, J. Ekstrom, A. Grant, D. Waisenen, Coach Kranarich. Tennis This year an inexperienced but determined team went to Wakefield and although the matches were played in a heavy drizzle we took fourth place. Wakefield taking top honors. The first doubles team composed of Dahlin and Colasacco won their first match, but lost a second match to Wakefield. Letter winners for 1953 were David Dahlin and Louis Colasacco. Returning for the 1954 season are David Dahlin, Louis Colasacco, William Lindberg, John Ekstrom, Arthur Grant, Curtis Maki, Donald Stone, and Douglas Waisenen. 96 ROW 1: P. Bowman, C. Lotzer, T. Rowe, R. Jakeway, D. Dominkowski, R. Johnson. ROW 2: R. Niemi, B. Lindberg, D. Oahlin, S. Thomas, H. Leppi, E. Cichon. ROW 3: J. Hocking, R. Ballard, R. Wiemeri, T. Marx, B. Johnson, B. Bcaudettc. Ski Team 1954 This was the second year for this new sport in our high school. The Red Devil ski men turned out in large numbers and held practices and tryouts together in order to better this year's team. The boys did a great job for only their second year in competition and should be commended for it. With the rate of progress they have been showing, it is only a matter of time until they will be right among the leaders. This year Houghton had one of the strongest ski teams in the country and walked off with almost all the honors at the U P. meet, but our boys must be congratulated for their fine showing. The events for skiing include downhill, slalom, cross country, and jumping. FINAL STANDINGS AT THE U. P. TOURNAMENT 1. Houghton 100% 2. Iron Mountain 84 3. Ironwood 81 4. Hancock 76 5. Kingsford 73 6. Lake Linden 17 7. Calumet 17 BOYS WHO PLACED FROM IRONWOOD Downhill Eugene Cichon 4th Jerry Gotta 15th Slalom Jerry Gotta 12 th Charles Lotzer 17th Cross Country Bob Johnson 12th Paul Bowman 16th Jumping Paul Hagstrom 5th Jerry Gotta 6th 97 NO oo LEFT TO RIGHT: D. Goodney, D. Stenstrom, A. Lopez, T. Lundin, J. Ekstrom, M. Werth, D. Cedarstrom, P. Cvengros, G. Anderson, D. Shaughency, T. Strom, E. Maki, J. Oesotelle. Basketball The Red Devils won the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference Championship for the second consecutive year. The championship was decided in the final game of the conference schedule. Ironwood played host to the Hurley Midgets11 and walked off the floor with a big upset and with the conference championship. The Red Devils had a very successful season in spite of the poor pre-season predictions. This is a fine credit to Coach John Krznarich and his boys who fought uphill battles in every game. No matter what happened, we knew we could always count on the Red Devils for putting out their best and hardest. Ironwood won many close games because of its terrific fighting spirit and its refusal to lose. With Coach A. Mortoreili s successful MBM team coming up next year, v e are looking forward to another successful season. As we send our Hematite to press, we are unable to have the score of the final game with Ishpeming because we want to have our yearbooks delivered before the school year is over. BASKETBALL 1953- 54 Sc ores of the Games Letter Winners Ironwood 64 Iron River 58 Pat Cvengros 4th Ironwood 38 Negaunee 51 A1 Lopez 2nd Ironwood 40 Wakefield 25 Melvin Werth 2nd Ironwood 45 Ashland 43 Tom Lundin 1st Ironwood 51 Bessemer 43 Dave Shaughency 2nd Ironwood 48 Marquette 59 Donald Cedarstrom 1st Ironwood 64 Park Falls 57 Dave Stenstrom 1st Ironwood 51 Hurley 64 John Ekstrom 1st Ironwood 41 Wake fie Id 27 Tom Strom 1st Ironwood 43 Ashland 41 Eino Maki 1st Ironwood 50 Bessemer 45 Durwood Goodney 1st Ironwood 79 Kingsford 57 Jack DeSoteile 1st Ironwood 66 Park Fails 43 Gordon Anderson 1st Ironwood 43 Hurley 38 Ironwood 48 Iron Mountain 49 FINAL MIC HIGAN - WISCONSIN CONFERENCE STANDINGS Won Lost Points Opponents Scored Points Ironwood 9 1 494 426 Hurley 8 2 598 478 Ashland 7 3 537 504 Wakefield 3 7 448 492 Bessemer 2 8 453 509 Park Falls 1 9 522 643 99 100 : mel GOOSE TOMMY Basketball A1 Lopez-- Greasy won his second varsity letter in basketball. Al was a mainstay at the guard position and was known for his long one-handed shots. He often sizzled the net and always played a hard and high-spirited game. Melvin Werth-- Mel, 11 in winning his second letter, was another cog in the Red Devil machine. He was one of the tali boys on the team and often scored a lot of points around the basket. Dave Shaughency-- Dave was another regular at the guard position. He had a terrific jump shot that was really hard to stop when he was hitting. Dave was also a very fine defensive player and he won his second letter. Pat Cvengros - - Pat won his fourth letter and was always one of the high scorers on the team. Pat played aggressive ball all season and often led his mates to victory after victory. We !! surely miss him next year along with the other ten Seniors. Tom Lundin-- Tom was one of the best shots on the team. He had a little tough luck at the beginning of the season, but once he began hitting he was hard to stop. Tommy really came into his own this year and won his first letter. Donald Cedarstrom-- Ducky was the one who really made a star out of himself in a few games. Ducky” won quite a few bail games in the last quarter with his over-the-head jump shot. Don won his first letter and will be one of the mainstays for next year s team. Dave Stenstrom-- Hunta was one of the shorter men on the team but was a very good shot and a very aggressive guard. Hunta won his first letter and will give Coach Krznarich something to start with next year. John Ekstrom-- Eky was another Senior member of the team. John was a terrific shot from around the center position and often gave the team new life when one of the big guns went out on fouls. John won his first letter. Tom Strom-- Tommy was another of the small boys but was very quick and fast. Tom was really a ball hawk whenever he got into a game. Tom won his first letter and he, too, will be lost by graduation. Eino Maki-- Mousie was the smallest man on the team, but he used his shortness to good advantage when moving about. He was a very good ball handler and saved many games with his clever passing, Eino won his first letter. Durwood Goodney-- Poyka was a very good rebounder and shot around the basket even though he was quite short. Durwood gave the regulars quite a battle of it every night at practice and really helped the team a lot. He won his first letter and will be back next year. Jack DeSotelie-- Jack is the only Sophomore on the team but he was a fine bail handier and a very good shot from way out. Jack showed many signs which destine him for stardom in later years for the Red Devils. This was Jack s first letter. Gordon Anderson-- Gordo was a tail man and a very good shooter and rebounder around the basket. When Gordie shot from the corner he very seldom missed. Gordie is a Senior and won his first letter. 102 Freshman Team ROW 1: J. Basso, R. Cedarstrom, C. O'Donahue, C. Ballard, R. Mayer, A. Longhini. ROW Z: L. Repischak, J. Kavinsky, R. Anderson, H. Werth, R. Stockhaus, J. Poljack. ROW 3: Coach Mortorclli, B. Koponen, H. Soderman, K. Saari. D. Wick. B Team Basketball ROW 1: C. Hjalmquist, J. Tezak, M. McCullough, R. Oman, J. Pogliano, M. Forsberg, D. Aspinwall. ROW 2: M. Rantanen, P. Lakvoid, J. Budnik, R. Bale, D. Stone, P. Kostamo, D. Lager. ROW 3: Coach Mortorclli, D. Ulasich, R. Gcen, J. Sheridan, G. Berg, W. ’Johnson, R. Trethaway, Manager W. Johnson. 104 State Football Champs The 1953 football season was the best in Ironwood's football history. In going through the 1953 season undefeated and untied, Coach A. Mortorelli's Red Devils posted the finest record ever compiled in the schools history. The team won every game by decisive margins without having much trouble. By scoring 256 points, the team broke a school record which was held by the 1925 team. Combining both strong offensive and hard rocked defensive play, the Red Devils could have been merciless to their opponents. The exhibition and caliber of tackling, blocking, and running was tremendous and cannot be excelled. Teamwork was one of the most important factors contributing to the success of the Red Devils. They were a unified team without any individual stars, for every member of the team was a star in his own right. The fine record and performance of the team is a fine tribute to their wonderful coach, IVlertz Mortorelli, for his tireless efforts. The fourteen graduating Seniors made it a memorable year for themselves because they displayed the type of ball which will never be forgotten by anyone who saw them play. The team attained much honor for the school by earning the right to be named Conference, Upper Peninsula, and State Class B champions. By far the most outstanding game of the year was the one with Menominee which was tabbed as the Game of the Year, but the Maroons proved no match for the great Ironwood team play. It was a truly great team victory and one which will always be remembered by the Ironwood fans. The Red Devils this year scored 259 points for an average of 32 points a game. They held • their opponents to only 29 points or only 3.6 points per game which is a terrific record. The Red Devils gained 2, 706 yards for an average of 338 yards a game. Their opponents averaged only 94 yards per game. The Red Devils scored over twice as many first downs as their opponents, 108 as compared to their opponents' 50. row 1: Row 2: ROW 3: ROW 4: ROW 5: ROW 6: ROW 7: Football Team-State Champions-1953 W. Silvcstri, M. Werth, D. Stenstrom, G. Trtan, P. Cvengros, J. Richards, T. Lundin, H. Leppi, J. Kavinsky, A. Lopez, T. Strom, D. Shaughnency. M. McCullough, A. Hendrickson, R. Hatch, L. Williams, D. West, D. Cedarstrom, J. Tezak, R. Ulasich, D. Mattson, W. Plohocky, G. Trust. A. Carli, J. DeSotellc, R. Cedarstrorn, B. Stout, J. Ekstrom, R. Moore, G. Bohch, D. Issacson, P. Brackett, L. Kang s, R. Bennetts, C. Hjalmquist. L. Repischak, H. Werth, P. Lakvold, A. Kangas, T. Gill, R. Ballard, R. Rhenlund, R. Roberts, A. Soderman. R. Mayer, T. Hellen, J. Kavinsky, R. Bale. N. Pawiicki, P. Johnson, E. Shiffra, J. Perlberg, R. Mlasko, W. Puranen, A. Longhini, J. Budnik, T. Rowe, B. Anderson, J. Svoke. L. Pryor, C. Lotzer, W. Beaudette, J. Randn, C. Ballard, B. Perala, C. O'Donahue, J, Poljack, R. Knutsen, L. Mayer, G. Lapointe, J. Basso, R. Lahnala. Manager, D. Nicholas; Assistant Coach, J. Krznarich; Coach, A. Mortorelli; J. Cvengros, Assistant Coach, R. Spencer; Athletic Director, J. Kraemer; Principal, James Sheridan; and Managers, B. Johnson and D. George. Football Scores of Games Ironwood 25 Duluth Denfeld 2 Ironwood 28 Park Falls 7 Ironwood 44 Bessemer 6 Ironwood 21 Hurley 0 Ironwood 34 Menominee 7 Ironwood 26 Ashland 7 Ironwood 32 Calumet 0 Ironwood 46 25‘S Escanaba 0 29 Individual Scoring Cvengros 89 Leppi 6 Shaughency 60 Tezak 6 Werth 26 Williams 6 Lundin 18 McCullough 6 Richards 12 Cedarstrom 6 Stenstrom 12 Bolich 2 Silvestri 7 Won 8 Lost 0 Tied 0 Years Lettermen Grade Years Lettermen Grade 4 Pat Cvengros Sr. 2 Jack Richards Sr. 1 Roy Cedarstrom F resh. 1 Ray Hatch Sr. 3 Al Lopez Sr. 3 Dave Stenstrom Jr. 3 Dave Shaughency Sr. 2 Walt Silvestri Jr. 3 John Kavinsky Sr. 1 Don Cedarstrom Jr. 3 Mel Werth Sr. 1 Walt Plohocky Jr. 2 Harold Leppi Sr. 1 Bob Moore Jr. 2 Tom Lundin Sr. 1 Jerry Bolich Jr. 2 George Trtan Sr. 1 Pete Brackett Jr. 2 Tom Strom Sr. 1 John Tezak Jr. 1 Don Mattson Sr. 1 Dick Ulasich Soph. 1 John Ekstrom Sr. 1 Larry Williams Soph. 1 Leroy Kangas Sr. Reserves Winning Small I s Roger Ballard Dave West Jack Desotelle Gerald Trast Mickey McCullough Clarence Hjalmquist Andrew Hendrickson Brian Stout Dick Bennetts Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Junior Sophomore Junior Soph omore Sophomore Soph omore 107 Football ALL CONFERENCE TEAM Second Team -- George Trtan, Tackle. First Team -- Melvin Werth, End; John Kavinsky, Guard; Al Lopez, Tackle; Harold Leppi, Center; Dave Shaughency, Back; Captain Pat Cvengros, Back. ALL UPPER PENINSULA TEAM Honorable Mention -- Tom Strom, Jack Richards, George Trtan, Tom Lundin. Second Team -- Dave Shaughency, Al Lopez. First Team -- John Kavinsky, Harold Leppi, Melvin Werth, Pat Cvengros. U. P. Back of the Year -- Pat Cvengros. ALL STATE HONORS Class B -- Honorable Mention -- John Kavinsky, Al Lopez Second Team -- Harold Leppi First Team -- Pat Cvengros All Class, United Press -- First Team -- Pat Cvengros Detroit Times and Detroit Free Press -- First Team — Pat Cvengros High School Scholastic All America Team -- Pat Cvengros Head Coach -- A. Mortorelli Assistants -- J. Krznarich, R. Spencer Honorary Co-Captains -- Pat Cvengros and Al Lopez Most Valuable Player -- Pat Cvengros Student Managers -- Dave Nocholas, William Johnson, and Dennis George. The Champs A1 Lopez - Greasy got a delayed start because of an ankle injury, but once he got into the lineup he made his presence known by his all-round terrific team play and his wonderful team spirit. John Kavinsky - John was known for his downfield blocking and the rocking sound of one of John's blocks still rings in our ears. He was part of that great forward wall of the Red Devils. George Trtan - Turk, the biggest man on the team, was also one of the strongest. Turk could move his huge frame around with unusual speed and was a great help on both offense and defense. Dave Shaughency - Dave is a swivel-hipped halfback, who excelled as a breakway runner and often had the crowd off its seats watching him travel towards the opposing goal line. Tom Strom - Tommy was one of the smallest men on the team yet he was one of the most rugged and outstanding. Tom made a habit of outfighting his heavier opponents. Harold Leppi - Butch was a terrific offensive center and punter. He often opened up the holes through the middle for the horses. Butch climaxed his glory in the Ashland game when he scored a touchdown. Pat Cvengros - Pat was known for his all-round ability. He was usually seen going through the holes in the opposing line made by the strong Ironwood line. Pat won his fourth letter and will really be missed next year. Melvin Werth - Mel was the most aggressive man on the squad. He played equally well in any position and he played nearly every one. Tom Lundin - Tom, the mastermind of the Red Devil attack, was a deceptive ball-handler and great signal caller. It was Tommy who had to make the crucial decisions. Jack Richards - Jackie was a hard-running halfback and one of the best blockers in the backfield. He often laid a key block in the long touchdown runs. Jackie was also a fine defensive back. Danial Mattson - Bozo was called upon the day before the first game to take over Al Lopez's place because of an injury and Danny turned in a magnificent all-round performance. He continued to do this in the games that followed. John Ekstrom - Eky was a very capable reserve and always helped out whenever he was called upon. Ray Hatch - Ray was a late starter but once he started going he gave ail the regulars a rough run for their jobs. Leroy Kangas - Gunga was another like Hatch and Ekstrom. They made up the reserves and are as valuable to a team as the regulars because they are the ones that make the regulars what they are and keep them on their toes. ■. ct v H- 110 M£U Ironwood Ironwood . . Park Falls Besseme r Ironwood . 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