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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1955 volume:

HEMATITE 1955 L. L. WRIGHT SCHOOL IRONWOOD, MICH. Foreword This annual has been edited for the purpose of restoring the fond memories of our former teachers and classmates. In future years, many happy days may be relived by an occasional thumbing through the pages of this yearbook. For a teacher the satisfaction of feeling one has had a real part in molding fine characters, minds and personalities of young men and women in high school is one of the greatest rewards he can have. For a student no pleasure surpasses that of knowing, when school days are over, that his job has been well done. Let us then work together, faithfully and sincerely in order that both teacher and student may complete their tasks with satisfaction and pride. Dedication We, the class of 1955, sincerely dedicate this Hematite to our former classmate, Nancy Peterson, who passed away January 10, 1955. Besides being a good student, Nancy, better known as Pete, was also active in many school and church activities. She took part in Girl Scouts, Red Peppers, Latin Club, Tumbling Club, Drama Club, Job’s Daughters, Tuxis Society, and the Church Choir. Because she was always friendly to everyone, Nancy will be greatly missed by all who knew her. R. Ernest Dear SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS We, the class of 1955, would like to pay tribute to our friend and superintendent, Mr. Dear, who has been our principal for our first two years and superintendent for our last two years. He has aided us from the time we were Freshmen and Sophomores, getting us acquainted with our school. In our last two years he has been a very busy man with his new job, but he still had our interest at heart and we shall always remember him for his cheerfulness and patience. Mr. Dear has been high school principal from 1932 to 1953. He was assistant superintendent 4 in 1952-1953. In 1953 he became Superintendent of Schools. BOARD OF EDUCATION President.......... President Pro-Tem Secretary.......... T reasurer......... Attorney........... .....John W. Best .....Edward Sendek .......Alma Nelson Margaret Holmberg ...Robert R. Wright Finance Committee Building and Grounds Committee Medro Iafolla, Chairman Albino Rigoni, Chairman Edward Sendek Margaret Holmberg William E. 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 1955, wish to express to the Board of Education our appreciation for all 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 school of Ironwood we wish to thank them. FACU LTV' i James Sheridan PRINCIPAL Mr. Sheridan has been with us for our last two years and we have deeply appreciated his guidance and sincere desire to help us in those years. In spite of his many duties and responsibilities, he has remained cheerful and helpful at all times. The memoers of the class of 1955 take this means of expressing their sincere appreciation for all that he has done for us and for the school. Jack Kraemer ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. Kraemer has been connected with our school since 1930 either as coach, athletic director, or assistant principal which he assumed in 1953. We have known Mr. Kraemer in our four years very well. He has always remained cheerful and helpful to all students despite the heavy duties and responsibilities he has carried. The members of the class of 1955 take this means of expressing our appreciation for all he has done for us and the school. 8 CAROLE PAULSON Girls' Physical Education Girls' Athletic Association Cheerleaders Health CHARLES ANDERSON Commercial RUTH BIRGE Modern History Red Peppers Sophomore Class Advisor ELMER MILLER Head of Industrial Arts Department and Vocational Training ROSA L. PAPE Commercial JAMES HOCKING Manual Training ELAINE MYERS Commercial Cheerleaders RICHARD HENTZ Art Hematite VICTORIA SENDER School Nurse MAYME M. RIGOTTI KEYHOLE Advisor English 10 Speech MAX NEWCOMB Manual Training ELIZABETH OLESON English 9, 10 MAURICE BLOMILEY Manual Training JENNIE JOHNSON Latin Latin Club English 12 . National Honor Society JOHN KRZNARICH Social Studies 12 Senior Class Advisor Assistant Football Coach Basketball Coach National Athletic Scholarship Society Tennis I-Club CLARA ARENS Homemaking MARTIN ERICKSON Biology EVERILLE KNIGHT Commercial Girl Scouts Hematite JOHN KRAEMER Assistant Principal Director of Athletics Baseball Coach Cross-Country Track Coach Ski Club Biology ALMA MATTHEWSON English Future Teachers of America Girls' Friendship League E. G. STILES Band Director IRENE GELINAS Librarian GUSTAVE SWANSON Day Trade Machine Shop HENRIETTA ANDERSON English 9 HELEN WHITE Choir Basic Music RUDOLPH EHNBOM Chemistry FAYE SIVULA Horn emaking FRANK BEDNAR English 11, 12 Debate Forensics MARY McKEVITT Homemaking D. EMERSON FINE Mathematics DORA GULBRANSON English 12 OSCAR SJOWALL American History Drivers' Training ZERA TABACCH1 F rench French Club Dramatic Club Senior Class Play ADOLPH PASS INT Drivers' Training Mathematics ARLENE GROB Orchestra NOAH WARREN Welding DOROTHY GIACHERIO English 10 Social Studies KEYHOLE Advisor GILBERT QUAAL General Science Mathematics Physics MALCOM REYNOLDS General Math Algebra RALPH SPENCER Social Studies Assistant Football Coach JOHN OSTROM Boys' Physical Education Assistant Basketball Coach and Track Coach Guidance Counselor Football Coach Social Studies JOHN SARTORIS Social Studies Student Council Junior Class Advisor JAMES DESAUTELLE Biology Social Studies KEYHOLE Business Advisor 13 President...............Donald Cedarstrom Vice-President...............Peter Bracket Treasurer..................Walter PLohocky Secretary.......................Joan Rahko 14 JAMES H. ABRAMSON I only do it to annoy. Choir 9, 4-H Club 9-11, Weld er Operators Club 12. A. BERNARD ANDERSON Little people often reach high places. R.O.T.C. 10-12, Rifle Team 12, Welder Operators'Club 12. JUANITA ALEXANDRONI Happiness is a perfume you can't pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. Choir 9, Latin Club 9, Red Peppers 10, Inner Circle 10-12, Future Teachers 11-12, Library Club 11-12 (Secretary 12), Drama Club 11-12, Girls1 Volleyball 11, Prom Committee, Hematite Business Staff 12. LLOYD ANDERSON The world was made to be enjoyed; 1 will make the most of it. Basketball 9-12, R.O.T.C. 10- 11, Track 11-12, I Club 11- 12, Football 12. CHARLES E. ANDERSON His thought is deeper than his speech. R. O. T. C. 10-11. JOAN MARGARET ALLAN A quiet lady with a mind of her own. 4-H Club 9-12, Library Club 9-12, Journalism 9, G.A. A. 12, Hematite Business Staff 12. JEANNE LA VERNE ANDERSON I don t care; nothing puts me out; I'm resolved to be hap-py. Girls' Tumbling Team 9, Girls' Volleyball 9-11. FRANK ARM AT A A man is not measured by inches. Welde r Ope rators' Club 12. 15 DENNIS DUANE ASPINWALL Youth comes but onec in a lifetime. Football 9 (Manager 12), Basketball 9-10, Intramural Basketball 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Home Room Secretary 11, Baseball 11, Intramural Volleyball 11-12, I Club 12, Choir 12. JUDY A. BABICH She is lighthearted and gay; a general favorite, so they say. Band 9 (Majorette 12), Tumbling 9, Home Room Treasurer 9, Student Council 9-10, Red Peppers 10, Choir 10-12, (Treasurer 12), Drama Club 10-12, Latin Club 11, Cheerleader 12, Keyhole 12. BARBARA BALUHA 'Tier eyes as stars of twilight fair, like twilight, too, her dusky hair. Girl Scouts 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Latin Club 9-10, Band 9-12, Drama Club 10-12, National Honor Society 11-12, Future Teachers of America. ROLAND BECKMAN The harder 1 try to be good er, the worser I get. RONALD J. BELANY The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts. Basketball 9, French Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Baseball 10, Intramural Basketball 11, Home Room Vice-President 12. 16 CAROLE MAE BARDON I've settled down, with a right good right, to love but one both day and night. Volleyball 10-11. SHIRLEY BLOMILEY Man has a will, but woman has her way. Journalism 9, Annual 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Choir 9-12, Red Peppers 10, Home Room Treasurer 10, Girls' Volleyball 10-11, Drama Club 11-12, Future Teachers of America 11-12, Keyhole 11-12, Home Room Vice-President 12. HELEN ANN BECKSTROM The flower of grace always grows on a slender stalk. Red Peppers 9-10, Choir 9, Debate 9-10, French Club 9-10, Home Room Secretary 10, Girl Scouts 9-10, Forensics 9-11, Home Ro m Vice-President 11, Art Club 9, Student Council 10-12, Keyhole 10-12 (Editorial Staff 12), Prom Committee, Drama Club 10-12 (President 12), Future Teachers of America 11-12, National Honor Society 11-12, Home Room President 12, Hematite Business Staff 12. MARY ANN BODOUSKI Does she dance? I'll say she does. Band 10-12, Home Room President 10, Home-coming Court 12. JEROME G. BOLICH Think no more; laugh, be jolly. Football 9-12, Track 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, I Club 11-12 (Secretary 12), Intramural Basketball 11. ANDREW A. CARLI I awoke one morning, and found myself famous. Latin Club 9-10 (President 10), Football 9-12, R.O.T.C. 10-12, Drill Team 10, Home Room Vice-President 9, Intramural Basketball 10, Rifle Team 10, Class President 11, Prom King, Boys1 State 11, Student Council Treasurer 11, Baseball 11, Drama Club 12, Intramural Volleyball 12. DAVID W. CARLBORN Why worry when the world is so full of fun. R.O.T.C. 10-11, R.O.T.C. Drill Team 10-11. PETER BRACKET ,rMy idea of an agreeable person is one who agrees with me. Football 9-12, Track 10-11, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Drill Team 10, I Club 11-12, Class Vice-President 12, Welder Operators Club 12. SHIRLEY MARIE CARLSON Life is what we make of it. Tattler 9, Annual 9, Journalism 9, Choir 9-10, Library Club 9, French Club 10-11, Drama Club 10-11, Girls4 Volleyball 10. MARY MAXINE COLEMAN Every girl has her devilish moments. Band 9-12, Tumbling 9, Library Club 9-12, Red Peppers 9-10. DON C. CEDARSTROM All great men arc dead o dying; I don't feel so well myself. Football 9-12, Basketball 9- 12, Intramural Basketball 9, Baseball 10-11, R.O.T.C. 10- 12, National Athletic Society 11-12, 1 Club 11-12 (Vice-President 12), Student Council 12, Home-coming King, Class President 12, Prom Committee, Welder Operators Club 12. NANCY C. COAD Light of heart, quick of step, here's a girl who's full of pep. Art Club 9, Girl Scouts 9-10, Red Peppers 9-10, Forensics 9-11, Debate 10-11, Drama Club 10-12, Keyhole 11-12, French Club-11-12, G. A. A. 12, Intercom Club 11, Prom Committee. PAUL E. COLEMAN I'd like to be a dentist when teachers have a toothache. Choir 9, Intercom Club 9, Radio Club 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-12. JOHN DE MARIO Drawing fills this boy with cheer. Who knows? It may be his career. Art Club 12, Hematite 12, Intramural Basketball 12, Volleyball 11. 18 JO ANN CORDA One reason why gentlemen prefer blondes. Choir 9, Library Club 9, Conservation and Photography Club 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9-10, Girl Scouts 9, Drama Club 11-12, G. A. A. 12. PHYLLIS RUTH DAHLIN My way is to begin at the beginning and stick to it. Choir 9-12, Library Club 9, G. A. A. 12. NANCY JEAN DOLASH Good sense and good nature are never separated. Latin Club 9-10, Choir 10. GORDON EMIG Like a true fisherman, he has a good line. Band 10, Prom Committee, Home Room Treasurer 11. MARSHALL A. FORSBERG There may be better men than 1, but 1 don t believe it. Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Intramural Basketball 9, Student Council 9-11 (Vice-President 11, Executive Council 10), R. O. T. C. 10-12, Drill Team 10, National Athletic Society 11-12, I Club 11-12, Class President 10, Baseball 11, Uthrotar 12. JANIS FREEDSTROM None knew thee but to love thee nor named thee but to praise. Choir 9-10, Library Club 9, Future Teachers of America 10- 12, Prom Committee, Class Treasurer 11, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 11- 12, Keyhole Editorial Staff 11-12, Hematite Staff 12, G. A. A. 12 (Vice-President 12), Girls'State 11. JOSEPH L. GALLO He is aquietyouth--attimes. Choir 9, 4-H Club 9-11, Projector Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Welde r Ope rators' Club 12. REGINALD GEEN A very quiet lad is he. R.O.T.C. 10-12, Track 11, Basketball 11, Cross-Country 11-12. DONALD GEORGE Contented am I when from study I'm free. R. O. T. C. 10-12, Radio Club 10-11, Keyhole 11-12, Cross-Country 11-12, Track 11, Hematite 12. JEANNE GOLDSWORTHY She came a stranger to our midst and won our hearts a-way. Campfire 9-10 (Vice-President 10), Pep Club 9-12 (Vice-President 10), Prom Committee 10, Choir 11-12, Pioneer Staff 11, Librarian 11, Glee Club 11, Ring Committee 11, Class Treasurer 10, Debate 12. (Transfe r f rom Negaunee, Michigan). JERRY GOTTA Hc'i a hundred percent heart-breaker. Class President 9, Band 9-12, Brass Ensemble 9-12, Student Council 9, Skiing 11-12, Basketball 12, 1 Club 12, Uth-rotar 12. MARILYN GOTTA An innocent face - but you can never tell. Red Peppers 9-10 (Secretary 10), Choir 9-10, Latin Club 9-10, Home Room Vice-President 9, Inner Circle 9, Student Council 10, Forensics 9, Girls'Volleyball 10-12, Drama Club 11-12, Prom Committee, G.A.A. 12, Hematite Editorial Staff. JO ANN GULLAN A giggle is worth a hundred groans in any market.11 Girls' Rifle Team 9-12, Red Peppers 9-10 (Secretary 9), Girl Scouts 9, Inner Circle 10, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 11-12, Latin Club 11, Girls' Volleyball 11-12, G. A. A. 12 (Publicity Chairman 12). MICHAEL GUSTAFSON He never has a care or worry. Welder Operators Club 12. SHIRLEY E. GRANDAHL The only way to have a friend is to be one. Band 9-12 (Band Historian 11-12), 4-H Club 9-12, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Choir 9, Journalism 9, Annual 9, Conservation Club 9, Tattler Staff, Photography Club 9, Honor Band 10-11, German Band 12, Keyhole 10-11, Drama Club 11-12. EUGENE HANNU If work interferes with pleasure, cut out the work. Band 9-12, Basketball 9-11, 4-H Club 9-12, Intramural Basketball 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-11. PAUL C. HAGSTROM If school life is liberty, give me death. Choir 9-12, Track 9, Ski Team 11-12 (Captain 11), R.O.T.C. 10-12, I Club 11-12. 20 BURNELL MAE HAGSTROM Mistress of common sense and of herself. Red Peppers 9, Band 9-12, Honor Band 10-11. LEONETTE HAMEL An equal mixture of good humor and good sense. Band 9-12, Honor Band 10-11, German Band 12, Red Peppers 9, Debate 9-10, Girl Scouts 9, Tumbling 9, Latin Club 9-10, Girls' Volleyball 10, Drama Club 10-12, National Honor Society 11-12, Keyhole 11-12 (Editorial Staff 12), Hematite Business Staff 12. CAROL V. HARVAT Everyone's friend and no one's enemy. Tumbling 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Inner Circle 10-11 (Secretary 10, Vice-President 11), Home Room Secretary 9, Drama Club 10-12, Intercom Club 10, French Club 10-11, Cheerleader 11, G. A. A. 12 (T reasurer 12). CAROL ANN HEDSTROM Silence is the key to content. Red Peppers 10. JOHN HECZKO There is something about work that goes against my convictions. Unicycle Club 11 (Treasurer 11). I Club 12. JUDY ANN HARVEY Blessed is she, and of good, intent. Choir 9. RODNEY HILL Caruso paid me to keep quiet. Band 9-12, Honor Band 10-11, Choir 9-12, Home Room Vice-President 9, Male Quartette 10- 12, Forensics 9, Latin Club 9-10, Student Council 9, Future Teachers of America 9-12 (Vice-President), Drama Club 10-12, Keyhole 11- 12, Uthrotar 11, Boys' State, Hematite. RUTHIE HARVEY Sweet, neat, and quite petite. Red Peppers 9, Girl Scouts 9, Choir 9-12, Student Council 10. JEROME R. HENDRICKSON 1 hate girls. They irritate me. I love to be irritated. ' Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9, Choir 9, Track 10, Rifle Team 10, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Intramural Basketball 10-11, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 12. 21 CAROL JANE HOCKING A light heart lives long. Tumbling Team 9, F rench Club 10-11. CLARENCE HJALMQUIST He is a man, take him for all in all; you shall not look upon his like again. Home Room President 9, Basketball 9-11, Football 9-12, Art Club 9, Student Council 9-11, Keyhold 9-12 (Sparts Editor), R. O. T. C. 10-11 (Battalion Staff), Prom Committee, I Club 11-12, Intramural Basketball 12, Calling Card Committee 12. NANCY HOLAPPA How far this little candle throws her beam. Girls Volleyball 10-11, Drama Club 12, Hematite Business Staff. PHILLIP JACQUART I'm standing on the brink of success. Won't someone please give me a push? Journalism 9, Roosevelt Class Vice-President 9, Band 9-12 (President 12), 4-H Club9-10, Student Council 9, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Brass Ensemble 10-12, Choir 11-12 (Vice-President 12), Service Club 11-12, Home Room President 10. JO ANN JARESKY Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace. Choir 9-10, Girl Scouts 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Band 10-12. MARY G. JAMES And then there are some who believe in making each day the best of the year. Choir 9-10, Art Club 9, Spanish Club 9-10, Pep Club 9-10, Girls' Club 9-10, Library 11, Keyhole 12, Drama Club 12, Future Teachers of America 12, G. A. A. 12. (Transfer from Oakpark, Illinois). LORRAINE M. JOHNSON She has a manner all her own. Girls' Tumbling Team 9. 22 HELEN JOHNSON Fun and mischief arc her chief companions. Band 9-12, Art Club 10, 4-H Club 9-10. MARJORIE E. JOHNSON It's nice to be nice when you're so naturally nice. Red Peppers 9-10, Home Room Secretary 9, Girl Scouts 9, Choir 9-10, Latin Club 9, Forensics 9-11, Debate 9-11, Prom Committee, Keyhole 10-11 (Editorial Staff), Hematite Editorial Staff, Intercom Club 12, National Honor Society 11-12 (President 12), D. A. R. Good Citizenship Award. G. RICHARD JOHNSON Skyward I ski. Home Room Vice-President 9, Home Room Treasurer 10, Home Room President 11-12, Band 9-12, German Band 12, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Rifle Team 10-11, Ski Team 10-12, Student Council 11-12, Audio Visual Club 11, Senior Representative to Dance Committee. WILLIAM L. JOHNSON Bill is unmoved by smiles and curls, he pays what he owes, but not attention to girls. Choir 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Drill Team 10, Basketball 11, Tennis 11-12, Football 12, Intramural Basketball 12. MARION KAARTUNEN Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. Library9, Journalism 9, Choir 9, 4-H Club 9-11-12, Tattler 9, French Club 10. AGNES H. KASMARICK The blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. GERALD E. KINNUNEN Much might be said if we could only read his mind. Conservation and Photography Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Tattler 9, Home Room Vice-President 10, Hematite Art Staff 12. 23 JANET K1VI Great in talking, small in size, and always a twinkle in her eyes. Journalism 9, Library 9 Choir 9, Forensics 9, G.A. A. 12. DOUGLAS L. LAGER A quiet boy, so tall and shy, a merry twinkle in his eye. Basketball 9-11, 4-H Club 9, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Track 10, Volleyball 10-12. GRETA JEAN KLEIMOLA Silence is sweeter than speech. Journalism 9, Choir 9, Latin Club 11. • MAE ELIZABETH KOSKI Modesty is a charming grace. Home Room Secretary 9, Band 9-12, Latin Club 9-10, 4-H Club 9-12, Honor Band 10-11, National Honor Society 11-12, Drama Club 12. JANET LAHTI Be yourself and you cannot fail to be of value. Journalism 9, Choir 9, Library Club 10-12. NANCY LAHTI Life is not life without laughter. Red Peppers 9, Girls' Friendship League 9, Tumbling 9, French Club 10, Band 10-12, Drama Club 10-12, Prom Committee 11, G. A. A. 12, (Head of Skiing 12), Keyhole 12. ELIZABETH KRUMIN A pretty maid with a smile for all. Choir 10-12, Red Peppers 10, Ensemble 11, Drama Club 11-12, Keyhole 11-12, Hematite Business Staff 12. ROYCE W. LA1NE Genius is a capacity for evading hard work. Basketball Manager 9, Track 10-12, Cross-Country 11-12, I Club 11-12, Intramural Basketball 11-12. SHIRLEY ANN LANDRETT1 Her very frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens are. Choir 9-10, 4-H Club 9-10, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Journalism 9, Annual Staff 9, Red Peppers 10, Home Room Secretary 10, Home Room Treasurer 11, G. A. A. 12. HELEN LEPPANEN She worked with patience which means power. Home Room Treasurer 9, 4-H Club 9, Annual 9, Choir 9, Journalism 9, Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Keyhole 11-12, National Honor Society 11-12 (Secretary 12), Prom Committee, Latin Club 12, Hematite Art Staff 12. SUSAN LEPPANEN Full of deepest, truest thought, doing the very things she ought. Class Treasurer 9, Choir 9, Band 9-12, 4-H Club 9-12, French Club 10-11, Drama Club 11-12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. MAVIS JEAN LUOMA Peace in her heart brings light to her face. Latin Club 9-10, Band 9, 4-H Club 9-10, Drama Club 10-12, Intercom Club 11-12 (Secretary 12). ANDY MAGNUSON School breaks up my whole day. French Club 9-10, R.O.T.C. 10-12. FAYE ARLENE MAKI It is a quiet worker than succeeds. Tumbling 9, 4-H Club 9-11, Girls' Volleyball 10-11, Library Club 12, Girls' Rifle Team 12, G. A. A. 12. 25 PHYLLIS MATILA Liked by all who know her. Cheerleader 9-12, Tumbling 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Latin Club 9-10, Student Council 9, Drama Club 10-12, Choir 10-12, Ensemble 10-12, Triple Trio 11, Prom Committee, G. A. A. 12 (Head of Boating), Keyhole 12, Hematite Editorial Staff, Home Room President 11. WARREN J. MANCHESTER He is as good a fellow as any upon the earth. Drama Club 10-11, Welder Operators'Club 12. JAMES R. MASON He came to school for a change, and what a change I R.O.T.C. 10-12, R.O.T.C. Rifle Team 10. DORA H. MATTILA The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Band 9, Latin Club 9-10, 4-H Club 9-10, Drama Club 12. PHYLLIS A. MATTSON Dress is the business of all great women. Class Secretary 9, Choir 9, Band9-12, Majorette 9, Cheerleader 9, Drama Club 10-12, Latin Club (President 1 1), Prom Committee, German Band 12, Home-coming Queen, Hematite Editorial Staff. JOAN MARIE MIZGALA A genial disposition brings its own reward. Girls'Volleyball 10-11, G.A.A. 12. 26 CHARLES W. MEHLER Why should the devil have all the good times? Let us go forth. R.O.T.C. 10-12, Drill Team 10, Welde r Operators'Club 12. ROBERT MOORE I'm a ladies' man; one is all I can manage now. Choir 9-12 (Vice-President 11), Mixed Quartette 9, Male Quartette 12, Latin Club 9, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Home Room Vice-President 9, Football 10-12, Track 10-12, Keyhole 10-12, Student Council 10, Home Room President 10, I Club 11-12, Prom Committee, Forensics 11, Intramural Basketball 11, National Athletic Scholarship Society 11-12, Home Room Secretary 11, Debate 12, Drama Club 12, Home-coming Court 12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. DARLENE M. MORRIS She likes them short, sht likes them tall, you know, and I know, she likes them all. 4-H Club 9, Photography Club 9, Conservation 9, Cheerleader 9, Choir 9, Journalism 9, Drama Club 10-11, G.A. A. 12. CONNIE J. MURPHY Great in wisdom, small in size, and always a twinkle in her eyes. Red Uppers 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-10, Girls'Choir (Secretary 9), Choir 9-12 (Treasurer IQ), Forensics 9, French Club 10-11, Drama Club 11-12, Home Room Vice-President 11, Future Teachers of America 12, University of Michigan French Award 11, National Honor Society 11-12, Hematite 12 (Co-Editor). ANNE A. NELSON Every girl has her devilish moments. Library Club 9-10, Forensics 9-11, Journalism 9, 4-H Club 9, Home Room Treasurer 11, Hematite Art Staff 12. DEAN NELSON A musician in heart and soul, a regular fellow, nice to know. Band 9-12, Latin Club 9-10, R.O.T.C. 10-11, R.O.T.C. Band 10-11, Honor Band 10-11, Sophomore Drill Team 10, Home Room President 10, Drama Club 12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. WARREN E. NELSON Excellent student, full of fun, he is well liked by everyone. Latin Club 9-10, Student Council 9, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Home Room Vice-President 9, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10. JUDY I. NORDL1NG To those who know thee not, no words can paint; and those who know thee, know all words are faint. Home Room Secretary 9, Band 10-12, Choir 10, Forensics 11, Keyhole 11-12 (Exchange Editor 121. Drama Club 12. G. A. A. 12 Recording Sec-retary 12), Future Teachers of America 12 (Treasurer 12), Home Room Presidents, Hematite Editorial Staff. JUNE M. NYMAN A pleasant combination of a good student, a good sport, and a good friend. Cheerleader 9-12, Home Room Vice-President 9, Red Peppers 9 10, Girls' Tumbling 9, Latin Club 9-10, Girls'Friendship League 9-10, Inner Circle 9, Drama Club 10-12, Student Council 10, Intercom Club 10, Prom Committee 11, Keyhole Business Staff 12, G. A. A. 12 (Head of Officials 12), Homecoming Court 12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. JACK R. OLGREN He is tall, fair, and happy-go-lucky. Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9, Choir 9, Intramural Basketball 10-12, R. O. T. C. lO-ll. 27 GLADYS I. OLSON ''Here's to a girl with a heart and a smile, that makes us bubble and life worth-while. Red Peppers 9-10 (Treasurer 10), Student Council 9, French Club 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-10, Forensics 9-11, Drama Club 10- 12, Prom Committee 11, Class Secretary 11, Keyhole 11- 1Z, Future Teachersof America 1Z, Hematite Editorial Staff 1Z, Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 1Z. JOHN PAVLOVICH One never knows what goes on inside a quiet head. R. O. T. C. 10-1Z, Welder Operators' Club 1Z. RAY A. OMAN Chase me, girls, I'm full of fun and frolic. Basketball 9-11, 4-H Club 9-1Z, Home Room President 9, Intramural Basketball 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-11, Volleyball 10-11., Class Vice-President 10, Home Room Vice-President 11, Welder Operators Club 12 (Secretary 12). ROBERT O. PELTONEN You like him when you know him. Basketball 9, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Intramural Basketball 11, Welder Operators'Club 12. SHIRLEY L. PERTTULA F riendship that makes the least noise is often the most successful. Band 9, 4-H Club 9, Girls' Volleyball 10, Drama Club 12. VALERIE PHILLIPS The charm of her presence was felt where she went. Choir 9-12, Red Peppers 9-10, Class Secretary 9, Home Room Treasurer 9, Girl Scouts 9- 10, French Club 9-10, Band 10- 12, DramaClub 10-12 (Vice-President 12), National Honor Society 11-12, Prom Committee, Keyhole 11-12, Home Room Secretary 11, German Band 12, G. A. A. 12, Future Teachers of America 12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. JOAN F. RAHKO If mischief is part of heaven she's on her way there. Latin Club 9-10, Band 9-12 (Secretary-Treasurer 12), Home Room Vice-President 9, Brass Ensemble 10-12, Honor Band 10-11, Drama Club 10, Home Room Secretary 10, Prom Committee 11, Student Council 11, Class Secretary 12. JACK S. POGL1ANO To worry little, to study less, is my idea of happiness. Basketball 9-11, Track 9-12, Home Room Secretary 9, Home Room Treasurer 10, Prom Committee, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Home Room Vice-President 12. SANDRA LYNNE ROLFSMAN Her voice was like the voice the stars had when they sang togethe r. Latin Club 9, Red Peppers 9, Class Vice-President 9, Home Room Secretary 9 Student Council 9-10-12, Choir 9-12, Ensemble 9-12, Home Room Secretary 10, French Club 10-11 (Vice-President 11), DramaClub 10-12, Future Teachers of America 11-12, Home Room Secretary 11, Prom Committee 11, Keyhole 12, Home-coming Court 12, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. WALTER PLOHOCKY Roosevelt wasn't world famous in high school either. Football 9-12, Track 9-11, Intramural Basketball 9-11, Basketball 10 (Manager 11 -12), Volleyball 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-12, Home Room President 11, I Club 11-12 (Treasurer 12), Home Room President 12, Class Treasurer 12. RICHARD RABBIDEAU The Presidential chair needs ingenious men like Lincoln, Hoover, and me. Latin Club 9-10, Forensics 9-12, French Club 10-11, Student Council 10-12 (President 12), Debate 10-12, Drama Club 10-12 (Board of Directors 12), Keyhole 10-12 (Copy Editor 12), Uthrotar 10, R.O. T.C. 10-11, Future Teachers of America 11-12 (President 11-12), Home Room President 11, Choir 11-12 (President 12), Prom Committee 11. THOMAS C. RICHARDS Good humor is the sunshine of the world. Band 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Choir 9. ARNETTE D. ROWE Precious things come in small packages. Girls'Glee Club 9, French Club 10-11, Choir 10-12, Drama Club 11-12. 29 MARY ANN RUPPE Pleasant is she, and of good intent. Choir 9-10, Band 9, 4-H Club 9, Textiles 9, Annual 9, Drama Club 12, Service Club 12. PATRICIA C. SAMS Fun and mischief are her chief companions. Girls'Volleyball 9-10-12, Future Teachers of America 11-12, Girls' Friendship League 11-12, Girls' Rifle Team 11, Inner Circle 11-12 (President 12), Student Council 11. JOANNE SCHUMAN A girl whom many nice words follow. Red Peppers 9-10, Latin Club 9-10, Girl Scouts 9-10, Band 9-12, Girls'Friendship League 9-10, Drama Club 10-12, G. A. A. 12, Keyhole 12, Home Room Secretary 12. RONALD A. SEMENAK To work or not to work, that is the question. JOHN J. SERT1CH Every man is the architect of his own character. JEANNE M. SETULA A spirit still, and bright with something of angelic light. French Club 9-10, Drama Club 10, Future Teachers of America 12, Forensics 11, Hematite Business Staff 12. ROBERT D. SEVERN He seems to most a wee bit shy, but we know he is a regular guy. R. O. T. C. 10-12, Color Guard 10-11, Rifle Team 11-12, Audio Visual Club 11-12, Radio Club 11, Home Room Vice-President 11, Automotive Club 12. 30 am PHYLLIS SHERMOS I won't let studies interfere with my education. Student Council 10, Girls' Volleyball 11, G. A. A. 12. DARLENE SMITH Little, but...oh my I Tumbling9, Red Peppers 9-10, Latin Club 9, Girls' Friend-ship League 9-10, Cheerleader 10-12, Drama Club 10-12, Prom Committee 11, Home Room Treasurer 10, Home Room Secretary 11, G.A.A. 12 (Corresponding Secretary 12). JOHN D. SKOWRONSKI He solves the problems of life as they come. Latin Club 9-10, Choir 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-12. WALTER SILVESTRI My memory is the thing 1 forget with. Football 9-12, 1 Club 10-12, R.O.T.C. 10-12, R.O.T.C. Drill Team 10, Track 10-11, Intramural Basketball 11, Student Council 12, Home Room Vice-President 12. DIANE SMETANA Never too busy to help others. Keyhole 10-12, 4-H Club 10-12, Latin Club 11, Library Club 12, G. A. A. 12, Service Club 10-12. N. SUE SLADE Just being happy is a good thing. Latin Club 9-10, Future Teachers of America 9, Red Peppers 9-10, Tumbling 9, Drama Club 10-11, Girls'Volleyball 10, G. A. A. 12. RICHARD SMITH Men of few words are the best men. R.O.T.C. 10-12, R.O.T.C. Drill Team 10, Prom Committee 11, Welder Operators Club 12 (Treasurer 12). RAYMOND C. SPENCER Being good is such a lonesome job. R.O.T.C. 10-11, R.O.T.C. Rifle Team 10. 31 MARY ELLEN SIEVILA An earnest girl with a cheery smile and a good heart. Band 9, Drama Club 10, Keyhole 10, French Club 10, Girls' Volleyball 10. MAURINE STENSTROM Sugar and spice and everything nice. Red Peppers 9, Publicity Com -mittee 10, Choir 10, Glee Club 10, Prom Committee 11. DAVID J. STENSTROM He shines as prominently among his friends as he does in athletics. Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Baseball 9-11, Track 9-12, Home Room President 9, I Club 9-12 (President 12), Intramural Basketball 9, Student Council 9-10, Home Room President 10, National Athletic Scholarship Society 10-12, Prom Committee 11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Home Room Vice-President 11, Home Room President 12. DON STONE One who the ladde r of fame will mount if work and ambition are the things that count. Basketball 9-11, Forensics 9- 11, Class Treasurer 10, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Tennis 10- 12, Future Teachers of America 10-12 (Treasurer 11), Keyhole 10-12 (Editor-in-Chief 12), Class Vice-President 11, Prom Committee 11, Drama Club 12, Intramural Basketball 12, 1 Club 12, Student Council 12, Hematite 12 (Co-Editor). RAYMOND T. SUNIE Earnest in work, friendly to all. Band 9-12, French Club 9-10, R. O. T. C. 10-12, Brass Ensemble 10-12, R. O. T. C. Drill Team 10, Student Council 10-11. 32 MARJORIE ANN SUPPLE With company she's quiet, with friends she's a riot. Red Peppers 9-10, Girls'Glee Club 10, Choir 11-12. JUSTINE STANCZAK True worth is in being, not in seeming. MARLENE L. TARO Blushing is the color of virtue. Latin Club 9, Band 10, G. A. A. 12. JOHN TEZAK An all-round good sport and it's a long way 'round too. Band 9-12, Latin Club 9-10, Football 9-12, Basketball 9-12, Track 9-12, Class Treasurer 9, Home Room President 9, I Club 10-12, R.O. T.C. 10-11, Home Room President 10, National Athletic Honor Society 11-12, Home Room President 11, Home Room Vice-President 12. ROY A. TASSAVA Speaking comes by nature, silence by understanding. Conservation Club 9, Basketball 9, Intramural Basketball 10-12, 4-H Club 9-11, R.O. T.C. 10-11, Forensics 11. SHARON M. E. THIEDE A little of spice is always nice. Cheerleader 9, Band 9-11, Pep Club 9, Forensics 9-11, Keyhole 12. GERALD F. TRAST I like work, it fascinates me, I could sit and look at it for hours I Football 9-11, R. O. T. C. 10-12, I Club 11-12, Track 11, Intramural Basketball 11, Prom Committee 11. DOUGLAS WAISANEN He is not only a scholar, but a gentleman and a good fellow. Latin Club 9-10 (President 10), Forensics 9-11, Keyhole 10-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Tennis 10-12, Prom Committee 11, Hematite Editorial Staff 12. HELEN TURZAK Her happy disposition, her pleasant smile, have won her friends, for many a mile. Cheerleader 9-12, Forensics 9, Red Peppers 9-10 (Treasurer 9, President 10), Home Room Secretary 9, Intercom 9-10-12, Latin Club 9-10, Girls' Friendship League 9- 10, Drama Club 10-12, Tumbling 9, Prom Committee 11, French Club 11 (C. Chairman 11), Hematite Editorial Staff, G. A. A. (President 12). NANCY M. WAINIO My true love hath my heart, and I have his. Roosevelt Honor Society 9, Journalism 9 (Editor), Library Club 9-11 (Chief Librarian 9), Forensics 9, 4-H Club 9, Service Club 11. CAROL ANN VERHELST Good natured--who can ask for anything more? Band 9-12, Choir 9, Library 9-11-12, 4-H Club 9-12, Journalism 9, Music Club 9, Honor Band 10-12, Future Teachers of America 12. 33 DIANE M. WALLIE A light heart lives long. French Club 9-10. •i GORDON C. WATTERS Not that 1 love study less, but love fun more. Band 9-12, R.O.T.C. 10-12, R.O.T.C. Band 10-12, R.O. T.C. Drill Team 10, Audio Visual Club 11-12 (Vice - President 1)), Automotive Club 12, Home Room Vice-President 12. JIM WESTEEN Ha! Is there any that will ride with me? R. O. T. C. 10-12, Welder Operators' Club 12. MARIAM J. YASHUS And the best of all ways to lengthen our days, is to steal a few hours from the night, my dear! Marian Committee 9, Mission Committee 10. 34 MARILYN KAE WEBB Her heart is like a moon; there's always a man in it. Red Peppers 9-10 (Vice-President 10), Drama Club 9-10, Choir 9-10 (Vice-President 9), Forensics 9-11, Home Room Vice-President 10, Student Council 10, Home Room Treasurer 11-12, Prom Committee 11, Hematite Business Staff 12. NORMAN A. WAURIO I'm not going to worry over life and girls. R. O. T. C. 10-11, Basketball 9-11, Intramural Basketball 10-12, 4-H Club, Home Room President 10, Welder Operators' Club 12. DUANE H. WIRTA Life's no longer if we hurry; life's no better if we worry. Basketball 9, 4-H Club 9-12, R. O. T. C. 10-11, Welder Operators Club 12, Handicraft 9, Intramural Basketball 11-12. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS A silent tongue and a true heart are the most admirable things on earth. Library Club 9-12 (Secretary 10-11, Vice-President 12), National Honor Society 11-12 (Treasurer 12), Latin Club 12. JOANNE WOODWORTH She is pretty to work with, witty to talk with, and pleasant to think about. Latin Club 9-10, Drama Club 10-12, Choir 10-12 (Secretary 12), Home Room Vice-President 10, Student Council 11, Prom Committee 11, Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 12. MARLOW RAE ZOBERSKI You don't have to be blonde to be preferred. Choir 9-10, French Club 9-10, Girls' Volleyball 9-12, Student Council 10, Home Room President 9, Drama Club 10-12, Intercom 10, Prom Committee 11, Prom Queen 11, G. A. A. 12, Hematite Editorial Staff. it STEVE K. ZARIMBA This learning, what a bore. RUDY PERHALLA He is as good a fellow as any upon this earth. Intramural Basketball 12, Home Room President 12, Welder Operators' Club 12 (President 12). y • -v  35 WE ALSO WORK The Junior Prom of 1954 was held on May 14, from nine to one, at the L. JL. Wright Gym. The theme, Ebb-tide, was carried out with a sea motif. A lighthouse and rock coast line made up the main decorations. The orchestra played from a huge pink and gold clam shell which added to the seashore effect. The walls, draped with silver fish nets and the ceiling of fish mobiles, all helped to add to the beauty of the evening. Queen Marlowe Zoberski and Kftng Andy Carli were crowned before the grand march and reigned over the dance for the remainder of the evening. 39 HOME-COMING 1954 King Ducky +++ Queen' Phyllis 41 JUNIOR OFFICERS MR. OSTROM - ROOM 321 - JUNIORS ROW 1: A. Waurio, J. Rajala, D. Rahko, R. Gutowski, H. Aili, J. Kivi, J. Karvonen, L. Erickson, M. Nclmark, D. Woolcocks. ROW 2: M r. Ostrom, M. Jacquart, G. Berg, R. Rhenlund, D. Johnson, S. Rowe, J. Desotelle, R. Sincock, H. Maki, D. George. ROW 3: D. Ciscwski, G. LaBlonde, D. Mertz, W. Tenlen, R. Ulasich, E. Loo, D. Perkins, W. Johnson, T. Hellen, P. Bowman. NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Valdinc Shea, P. Perlberg. MISS MYERS - ROOM 316 - JUNIORS ROW 1: K. Nasi, R. Severin, C. Woodcock, J. Kapets, C. Tenlen, M. Magnuson, S. Freed-strom. Miss Myers. ROW 2: B. Reini, M. Longhini, D. Chippcri, A. DcLodder, J. Blaisdell, N. Hetander, K. Kozens, J. Ahola, R. Mattson. ROW 3: G. Green, D. Johnson, W. Puranen, J. Soltis, R. Tretheway, D. Isaacson, D. Erickson, B. Waters, P. Johnson. NOT PICTURED: D. Kivi, N. Pawlicki, B. Roche. MR. SARTORLS - ROOM 213 - JUNIORS ROW 1: R. Wiemeri, A. Hiltonen, R. Cook, J. Carlson, C. Minkin, N. Perlbcrg, M. Jennings, A. Kivisto, A. Fafford. ROW 2: R. Berquist, R. Rajala, C. Brownell, P. Ketola, J. Juntunen, J. Trethewey, J. Johnson, P. Sullivan, E. Runstrom, S. Thomas, Mr. Sartoris. ROW 3: S. Voitek, R. Slivensky, D. Dominkowski, J. Sheridan, W. Ludlow, P. Lakvold, G. Hantula, R. Richter, W. Maki, R. Bale, D. Nicholas. NOT PICTURED: P. Carli. MR. SJOWALL - ROOM 212 - JUNIORS ROW 1: K. Pumala, D. Swanson, S. Wirtanen, N. Edwards, L. Chase, C. Forslund, P. Johnson, J. Osmak. ROW 2: Mr. Sjowall, L. Aaltonen, J. Kangas, M. Ferguson, V. Cvengros, N. Hedstrom, G. Sendek, A. Johnson, E. Matiska, M. Kirby. ROW 3: B. Bjork, R. Wainio, J. Morin, M. Kostamo, W. Impola, E. McCullough, R. Sokolowski, D. Barron, D. Sievila, P. Lindquist, R. Milavetz. NOT PICTURED: T. Martini, N. Waurio, R. Roberts. O MR. BEDNAR - ROOM 220 - JUNIORS ROW I: Mr. Bednar, B. Berzinski, F. Richards, N. Torni, V. Gerovac, A. Jobe, B. Humann, R. LundinT N. Kimball. ROW 2: E. Shilfra, J. Budnick, T. Voyce, H. Koseski, K. Ramuta, M. Ferguson, C. Cordy, D. Turvo, D. Mattila, M. Saari. ROW 3: G. Oman, D. Lintonen, R. Polvi, L. Williams, R. Edmark, A. Soderman, D. Morin, J. Svoke, J. Fahrner, A. Kangas, T. Hantula, R. Ballard, E. Hannu. NOT PICTURED: P. Cattelino, J. Johnson, J. Lampart. MRS. MATTHEWSON - ROOM 318 - JUNIORS ROW 1: M. Sher, K. Lorenson, B. Yellch, B. Velin, J. Kauppila, E. Lahti, S. Juntilla, M. Maki, J. Colasacco, M. Rajala. ROW 2: D. Estola, W. Slade, K. Nelson, P. Mesich, S. Hall, J. Janov, G. Bergquist, E. Rice, R. Dixon, Mrs. Matthewson. ROW 3: R. Brace, M. Kivi, J. Rundell, R. Timan, D. Bulinski, A. Hendrickson, J. Perlberg, L. Anderson, T. Gill, B. Stout, S. West. NOT PICTURED: G. Johnson. MR. HOCKING - ROOM 111 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: K. Polovich, M. Kraynak, P. Shouldice, F. Wiemeri, M. DcFranco, B. Rajala, A. Flink. ROW 2: K. McKevitt, M. Rundell, J. Mattson, B. Trethewey, P. Hosking, C. Johnson, B. Anderson, D. Bolen. ROW 3: H. Soderman, R. Kangas, P. Morris, Mr. Hocking, J. Basso, K. Kivi, R. Stockhaus, J. Lepp nen, J. Hanson. MISS SIVULA - ROOM 117 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: B. Maki, D. Gertz, R. Beckman, K. Nelson, L. Nyman, C. Jarvi, R. Pohjola. ROW 2: Sivula, F. Dorpat, C. Vaara, C. Cordy, J. Strom, B. Koponen, R. Lahnala. ROW 3: L. Buerger, J. Juntunen, K. Saari, L. Mayer. A. Longhini, J. Kavinsky, D. Anderson, R. Helmes. MR. FINE - ROOM 314 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: J. Seymore, E. Rahikoinen, C. Finco, M. Dear, K. Koykar, M. Moisio, J. Nicholas. ROW 2: M r. Fine, J. Kangas, S. Zuchowski, A. Kinnuncn, L. Holman, B. Hagstrom, C. Johnson, D. LaVerdure, J. Berquist. ROW 3: D. SteLmark, T. Rowe, D. Torma, D. Wick, C. Ballard, S. Allen, R. Cedarstrom, B. Luther, T. Marx, R. Pakonen. MISS TAB AC CHI - ROOM 217 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: D. Karpinen, L. Peterson, L. Basso, J. Liimakka, J. Mattson, J. Gallo, J. Bonnell, L. Wilson. ROW 2: D. Johnson, R. Kurpewski, J. Magdziak, R. Stolt, B. DeMario, J. Sertich, J. Randa, W. Ruona, Miss Tabacchi. ROW 3: J. Hantula, B. Anderson, B. Cook, A. Trudeau, D. Jakeway, B. Slade, J. Lamarche, D. Novascone. MISS GULBRANSON - ROOM 203 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: J. Darley, D. Anderson, N. Makela, D. Pohjala, D. Napel, L. Helander, P. George. ROW 2: B. Mayer, Miss Gulbranson, K. Turunen, P. Basanac, J. Stolt, J. Smith, M. Zivic, B. Beaudette. ROW 3: D. Livingston, R. Jokipii, T. Corda, B. Knutson, J. Kattelus, M. Ruppe, J. Kutz, B. Saari. MISS ARENS - ROOM 105 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: D. Arm ta, J. Markiewicz, J. Shields, A. Kangas, B. Kevem, J. Gregory, P. Newman, B. Johnson. ROW 2: T. Cvengros, D. Soyka, D. Prior, P. Darpela, J. Minier, D. Landretti, C. Berg, Miss Arens. ROW 3: R. Engstrom, C. Lotzer, C. Carlson, H. Werth, J. Hocking, D. Olgren, B. Talaska, B. Ahonen. MR. ANDERSON - ROOM 208 - SOPHOMORES ROW 1: J. Coxey, P. Stuck, J. Mayo, C. Korpela, C. Lamont, M. Bednar, R. Jobe, D. Keto. ROW 2: M r. Anderson, R. Hilborn, C. Longhini, B. Green, B. Rasmussen, M. Anderson, C. Sokol, K. Abramson. ROW 3: C. Maki, B. Duckstad, B. Perala, L. Reprischak, P. Morgan, A. Vargovich, J. Poljack, K. Jussila, A. Nelson. MISS GIACHERIO - ROOM 209 - SOPHOMORES ROW Is D. Berg, B. Johnson, H. Kimball, S. Dawson, P. Rovelsky, C. Enrico. ROW 2: N. Werth, P. Hoffman, L. Larson, M. Cecchini, A. Puisto, B. Sparks, Miss Giacherio, L. Toolanen. ROW 3: K. Backmcn, G. Kangas, W. Luckhardt, F. Nczworski, B. Severin, R. Mlasko, J. Haanpaa. 7M MISS BIRGE - ROOM 23 - FRESHMEN ROW Is J_ Rahko, B. Wickman, C. Oberst, D. Martrella, C. Chapman. G. Cloud, B. Koi%'isto. ROW 2: R. Johnson, G. Patterson. B. Longhini, G. Smith, P. Aspiund, B. Dudra, M. Hariu, P. Butler. ROW 3: Miss Birge, N. Fredrickson, J. Mizgala, A. Jacquart, D. Stonemark, D. Rondeau, J. Lutey, L. Talaska, V. Veiin. MISS McKEVITT - ROOM 115 - FRESHMEN ROW 1: R. Suomi, G. Kaupilla, M. Luoma, A. Makela, M. Dalphonso, C. Stone, R. Lehocky. ROW 2: J. Hewitt, H. Saari, M. Mesich, K. Ulasich, K. Anderson, C. Wenberg, M. Berzinski, M. Newberg. ROW 3: R. Poljack, S. Wright, J. Carlson, M. Johnson, C. Gustafson, V. Forsluad, K. Packmayer, Miss McKevitt. MISS ANDERSON - ROOM 218 - FRESHMEN ROW 1: D. Stelmark, D. Suokko, J. Johnson, N. Larson, D. Fisher, R. Kauppi, J. Magdziak. ROW 2: D. Peterson, T. Wanden, S. Woodworth, M. Tienharra, J. Carlson, R. Lund, L. Berry. Rhenlund. ROW 3: J. Serbin, B. Nelson, Miss Anderson, A. Allender, B. Cook, M. Hendrickson, D. Osmanson, J. Mayer, C. Saari. MR. DeSAUTELLE - ROOM 214 - FRESHMEN ROW 1: D. Aho, D. Finco, D. George, D. Helgren, J. Carli, J. Kangas, G. Johnson, S. Thomas. ROW 2: £l_r. DcSautelle. R. Beckman, D. Magdziak, P. Williams, G. Olson, C. Wallace, E. Sunie, J. Rundquist, S. Schutte. ROW 3: A. LaMarche, J. Chouinard, D. Rasmussen, D. Carli, B. Morin, L. Luckhardt, P. Pertile, T. Sprasky, B. Mattila. ROW 1: M. Antin, J. Hanley, J. Wennersten, J. Minkin, M. Cederstrom, C. VanHolla, J. Lutey. ROW 2: Mr. Passint, R. Pakonen, B. Rosen, J. Zarimba, M. Ketola, J. Swanson, R. Maki, T. Richards. ROW 3: P. Saffron, J. Slining, A. Niemi, B. Lindberg, S. Wood, S. Drazkowski, J. Fredrickson, J. Bolich. ROW 1: J. Erickson, J. Lynch, S. Perlbcr, G. Spehar, K. Aukee, J. Stout, J. Hcdberg, M. Canalia. ROW 2: Miss Rigotti, M. Lotzer, E. Williams, E. Johnson, N. Moc, R. Chipperi, W. Rouse. ROW 3: D. Mattila, G. Korpi, J. Ramuta, J. Tessmer, R. Sand, R. Geen, D. Jussila, K. Voyce. ACTIVITIES 55 HEMATITE Every year the Hematite staff tries to think of ways to improve the yearbook and make it one which students of all grades would be proud to own. In order to carry out these ideas, it has taken the co-operation of many students and faculty members. It has taken the patience of ail students and teachers of our high school, who bore with us during the repetition of many announcements pertaining to the editorial and business staff meetings, article deadlines, and payments for the Hematites. Many editors and staff members have been busy collecting materials, writing articles and quotations, and typing and compiling them in order to make the dummy copy. This year's Hematite staff was headed by Co-editors, Connie Murphy and Donald Stone, with the following working with them: Senior Editors, Marilyn Gotta and Gladys Olson; Junior Editor, Valerie Phillips; Sophomore Editor, Helen Turzak; Freshman Editor, Phyllis Mattson; Faculty Editor, Janis Freedstrom; Sports Editors, Douglas Waisanen and Bob Moore; Research Editor, Susan Leppanen; Organization Editors, Margie Johnson and Dean Nelson; and typists, June Nyman, Judy Nordling, Marlowe Zoberski, Carol Harvat, and Phyllis Matila. The work of ail these students and others would have been in vain if it hadn't been for the work done by the business staff, who took orders, received payments, and distributed the Hematites.. The business staff was as follows: Shirley Grandahl, Mae Koski, Nancy Holappa, Carol Hocking, Leonette Hamel, Barbara Baluha, Joanne Schuman, Elizabeth Krumin, Sandra Roifsman, Helen Beckstrom, and Jean Setula. Many hours were spent by the artists, Helen JLeppanen, Gerald Kinnunen, and Anne Nelson, making and setting up the paper sculpture used for this year's title page. Juanita Alexandroni had complete charge of the page makeup. Now that the book is finished, the staff and its advisors, Miss Knight and Mr. Hentz, hope that you will enjoy owning it. We feel that in years to come, as you thumb through these pages, you will relive many happy days at Ironwood High. Hematite Editorial Staff SEATED: C. Murphy, Miss Knight, D. Stone, ROW 1: S. Leppanen, J. Freedstrom, G. Olson, H. Turzak, P. Mattila, P. Mattson, V. Phillips. ROW 2: J. Nordling, M. Zoberski, M. Johnson, D. Waisanen, B. Moore, D. Nelson, M. Gotta, C. Harvat, J. Nyman. Hematite Business Staff SEATED: J. Allen, S. Grandahl, M. Koski, N. Holappa, C. Hocking. STANDING: L. Hamel, B. Baluha, J. Schuman, E. Krunin, S. Rolfsman, H. Beckstrom, J. Sctula. 57 Hematite Art Staff A. Nelson, H. Leppanen, J. Alexandroni, G. Kinnunen. Hematite Typing Staff STANDING: J. Nordling, Miss Knight, J. Nyman. SEATED: M. Zoberski, C. Harvat, P. Matila. ROW 1: K. Nasi, M. Ruppe, M. Kaartunen, F. Weimeri, B. Rajala, A. Waurio, E. Rahikainen. ROW 2: S. Lcppanen, S. Grandahl, J. Allan, D. Smetana, C. Verhelst, C. Tenlen, J. Juntunen. ROW 3: K. Vuorenmaa, K. Klum, P. Jacquart, E. Hannu, N. Waurio, D. Wirta, D. Berg. 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. n This is the national 4-H Club pledge. A member of the 4-H Club is able to undertake such projects as gardening, food preparation, handicraft, dairying, and forestry. Serving as director of the 4-H Club is the Service Club. The Service Club is not a high school organization, but an organization of older 4-H members of Gogebic County who have had five or more years of active 4-H work. The club is under the direction of: Donald Hautanen, president; William JLintonen, vice-president; Dorothy Salonen, secretary; and Kathy Nasi, treasurer. Each member eagerly awaits the annual Achievement Day, when all projects of the year are exhibited. Also, members of the club enjoy dances, parties, sleigh rides, skating parties, and a banquet honoring new members. SEATED: C. Hjalmquist, H. Beckstrom, R. Rabbideau, Miss Giacherio. D. Stone, J. Nordling, L. Hamel. ROW 1: P. Rovelsky, P. Stuck, J. Freedstrom, M. Bednar, F. Richards, C. Tenlen, S. Wirtanen, S. Freedstrom, M. Sher. ROW 2: S. Rolfsman, J. Babich, M. James, N. Coad, D. Smetana, J. Kapets, H. Leppanen, C. Woodcock, G. Olson, V. Phillips. ROW 3: B. Velin, M. Johnson, J. Trethewey, N. Hedstrom, J. Blaisdell, J. Gulan, B. Baluha, E. Krumin, J. Schuman, K. Nelson. ROW 4: A. DeLodder, R. Hill, D. Waisanen, G. Watters, R. Moore, J. Hocking, D. George, S. Blomily. KEYHOLE This year the Keyhole is completing eighteen years of reporting news about school and city affairs. The Keyhole records all types of important school events through news articles and pictures. Ten issues are published yearly. This year Don Stone is the editor-in-chief; Dick Rabbideau, copy editor; Judy Nordling, exchange editor; and Leonette Hamel, news editor. The faculty advisors are Miss Dorothy Giacherio and Miss Mayme Rigotti. The Keyhole has been distributed to many parts of the United States, even as far as Los Angeles, California, through its exchange department. Through the use of the blue box in the library, the paper has received many valuable suggestions which have been used to improve both the paper and the school. The Keyhole staff has also sponsored dances throughout the school year to raise additional money for the paper. The finances of the Keyhole are handled by the business staff, which collects ads to help pay for publishing expenses. The business staff advisor is Mr. John De Saute lie. 60 KEYHOLE ROW 1: T. Sprasky, D. Finco, D. George, K. Lorenson, K. Pumalla, P. Matila, P. Johnson, M. Nelmark, K. Nasi, A. Kivisto. ROW 2: G. Gerovack, B. Yelich, M. Jennings, C. Minkin, N. Torni, J. Kauppila, M. Ferguson, M. Magnuson, J. Nyman, J. Rice, M_r. Desotell. ROW 3: R. Lundin, M. Kirby, M. Cordy, S. Hall, G. Sendek, H. Koseshi, J. Juntenin, M. Ferguson, S. Rowe, D. Johnson, A. Hiltinen. INTERCOM CLUB The Intercom Club is a branch of the Drama Club, under the direction of Miss Tabacchi, and consists of students that run the intercommunications system. The primary purpose is to give announcements, play music, and broadcast the news to all classrooms. Many of the students are interested in speech and this organization can provide valuable experience for them. The chairman is Bob Knutson; secretary-treasurer, Mavis Louma; and Russel Roberts is the chief announcer. SEATED: M. Johnson, R. Roberts, R. Knutson, M. Luoma, J. Bonnel, M. DeFranco. STANDING: J. Hanley, R. Luther, H. Turzak, R. Rabbideau, J. Johnson, P. Korpela, J. Madgziak, D. Berg, D. West. SEATED: R. Duckstad, M. Bednar, M r. Bednar, S. Freedstrom, M. Sher. STANDING: R. Rabbideau, R. Moore, D. Mertz. DEBATE Ironwood has had the unique distinction of winning the second place trophy in the Upper Peninsula debate championship for the third successive year, thus setting a new record for the district. Ironwood's debate record for the 1954-1955 season was the best in the school's history, the team winning twelve out of fourteen debates entered. The debate question, which is established by the National Forensic Association, is: Resolved-That the Federal Government Should Initiate a Policy of Free Trade Among Nations Friendly to the United States. In the two practice debates the team took four wins and no losses at Menominee, and at Ishpeming they won three and lost one. The debate finals were held at Marquette, with seventeen high schools entering teams. In the preliminary debates they won three and lost one. The four teams qualifying for the semifinals debate were Manistique, Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls, and Ironwood. In these debates Manistique and Ironwood were the victors, thereby entering the final debate. Ironwood drew the affirmative side of the question and Manistique the negative. Manistique won the championship by a two to one decision of the judges, giving Ironwood second place. Members of the affirmative team are Sue Freedstrom and Richard Rabbideau; members of the negative team are Mary Ann Bednar, Bob Moore, and Bob Duckstad. Reserve team members are Marlene Sher and Danny Mertz. Dick Rabbideau was the only varsity debater left from the 1953-1954 season. All other members of this year's squad are first year debaters. Mr. Frank Bednar is the debate coach. 62 ROW 1: D. George, M. Antin, J. Erickaon, J. Stout, A. Allender, D. Matrella, M. Luoma, J. Wennersten, J. Gregory, M. Moiaio. ROW Z: J. Lynch, L. Berry, K. Aukee, M. Hariu, C. Gustafson, M. Dalphonso, S. Schute, A. Kangas, B. Johnson, G. Kaupila, C. Hunt. ROW 3: J. Strom, M. Ticnharra, B. Sparks, P. Butler, E. Williams, J. Swanson, L. Larson, M. Anderson, B. Johnson, S. Thomas. Red Peppers Red Peppers is an organization of Freshman and Sophomore girls under the direction of Miss Birge. The girls main project is raising money for a trip to Ashland. This year they have had candy sales and have sponsored a dance to increase their treasury. The officers are as follows: Lynn Larson, president; Janet Gregory, secretary; and Marlene Luoma, treasurer. 63 ROW 1: K. Helgren, C. Saari, N. Moe, P. Safferin, D. Berg, C. Enrico, N. Larson, C. Stone. ROW 2: J. Carlson, M. Lotzer, B. Johnson, E. Williams, K. Voyce, S. Schutc, P. Hocking, S. Thomas. ROW 3: P. Sullivan, P. Mattson, D. Landretti, R. Lahnala, D. Karpinen, V. Velin, E. Sunie, S. Wright. Miss Tabacchi. ROW 4: D. Mattila, J. Mattson, J. LaMarche, R. Knutson, L. Larson, P. Korpela, J. Carlson. French Clubs I and II The French Club, under the direction of their advisor, Miss Tabacchi, was organized to help those who are studying French enjoy the language and gain a better knowledge of French culture and customs. On different occasions cultural meetings were held at which the discussion of costumes and the singing of French songs highlighted the main part of the meetings. The group went Christmas caroling the Monday before Christmas. They went up and down the streets singing F rench Christmas carols and made a special attempt to sing in front of homes of people who were of French descent. In this year's home-coming parade the club won the first prize of $7.00, for entering a French chef making a salad out of Park Falls. The club is led by the following officers: Dennie Gertz, president; Maryanne Dear, Vice-president; Betty Kevern, secretary; and Janet Bonnell, treasurer. 64 French II SEATED: M. Dear, J. Bonnell, D. Gertz, B. Keverin. ROW 2: N. Werth, R. Beckman, P. Newman, J. Nicholas, M. Moisio, P. Rovelsky, N. Coad, M. Anderson. ROW 3: Miss Tabacchi, B. Koponen, C. Johnson, B. Trethewey, R. Ducksted, D. Novascone. LIBRARY CLUB Many hours of worth-while recreation and education have been provided for by the many wonderful books introduced to us by our capabLe librarians. The library staff is headed by Sally Juntilla, president; Elizabeth Williams, vice-president; Juanita Alexandroni, secretary; Jane Lutey, treasurer; and student council representative, Nancy Perlberg. It was through this staff and its advisor, Miss Gelinas, that our library work was made enjoyable, rather than tedious. ROW ll J. Lutey, E. Williams, Miss Gelinas, S. Juntilla, J. Alexandroni. ROW 2: M. Zivic J. Lahti, L. Helander, D. George, F. Maki, M. Coleman, M. Luoma, G. Kauppila, J. Coxey! ROW 3: J. Allan, J. Lutey, C. Verhelst, M. Cordy, D. Smetana, J. Strand, J. Strom J Serbin. ' ROW 1: R. Roberts. R. Rabbideau, J. Babich, V. Phillips, Miss Tabacchi, H. Beckstrom, M. Dear, S. Freedstrom, R. Knutson. ROW 2: A. Kangas, P. Newman, L. Wilson, J. Colo-soco, J. Coxey, C. Murphey, J. Nickolas, D. Gertz, M. Shcr, D. Smith, M. Moisio, B. D. Johnson, B. A. Johnson. ROW 3: J. Gregory, J. Woodworth, C. Tenlen, J. Tretheway, M. Ferguson, M. Makela, A. Rowe, J. Alexandroni, P. Rovelski, H. Turzak, L. Hamel, S. Grendahl, S. Rolfaman, L. Basso, M. Gotta, C. Johnson. ROW 4: G. Olson, J. Bonnell, G. Smith, P. Mattson, P. Hosking, M. Rundell, J. Nyman, N. Werth, M. Cecchini, N. Coad, C. Harvat, P. Matila, K. Koykar, M. Zoberski, S. Wirtanen, B. Kevern. ROW 5: G. Gerovac, N. Hedstrom, S. Blomily, B. Trethaway, B. Rassmunson, K. McKevitt, B. Baluha, J. Shuman, S. Hall, C. Hjalmquist, J Hocking, B. Ducksted, R. Hill, M. Luoma, J. Corda, B. Hagstrom, J. Janov, J. Mattson, J. Liimakka, M. James. DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club, under the direction of Miss Tabacchi, has two hundred members. The club was organized three years ago. The students have shown their interest by participating in various activities. Their main project is the producing of a three-act play each year. This year the Wizard of Oz was produced. The cast and crew learn techniques of acting, directing, staging, lighting, and make-up. An unusual effect was produced by the use of black lights and florescent costumes. The club also put on various one-act plays and managed the intercom system. The officers are: Helen Beckstrom, president; Valerie Phillips, vice-president; Mary Ann Dear, secretary; and Judy Babich, treasurer. The advisory council is made up of the officers and the following: Sandra Rolfsman, Richard Rabbideau, Bob Knutson, Sue Freedstrom, and Russel Roberts. 66 Drama Club ROW 1: K. Pumala, K. Lorenson, R. Beckman. M. DeFranco, R. Stone, J. Hanley. A. Fafford, J. Erickson, M. Antin, A. Allender, J. Stout, B. Berzinski, P. Stuck. ROW 2: D. Berg, D. Swanson, S. Shutte, K. Nasi, E. Williams, M. Magnuson, M. Nelmark, M. Jennings, L. Berry, M. Ruppe, C. Enrico, M. Dalphonso. ROW 3: J. Juntanen, S. Juntilla, P. Johnson, M. Kirby, A. DeLodder, N. Torni, M. Ferguson, D. Matila, S. Perttula, M. Johnson, K. Nelson, D. Landretti, J. Nordling, S. Rowe, D. Anderson. ROW 4: M. Koski, J. Kivi, B. Velin, L. Allen, D. Nelson, A. Carli, B. Moore, D. Stone, B. Luther, D. Nichols, D. Smetana, K. Nelson, M. Anderson, J. Johnson, S. Leppanen. SEATED: W. Plohocky, J. Bolich, D. Stenstrom, D. Cedarstrom, W. Silvestrl, ROW1; D. Karpinen, D. Nicholas, D. George, L. Aaltonen, D. West, D. Aspinwall, P. Hagstrom, J. Heazho, P. Bracket, R. Ballard, B. Beaudette, R. Laine. ROW 2: J. Tezak, A. Kangas] R. Luther, M. Kostomo, R. Roberts, R. Cederstrom, J. Desotelle, W. Johnson, D. Stone] P. Lakvold, L. Anderson, L. Repischak, T. Gill. ROW 3: L. Williams. C. Hjalmquist] B. Stout, A. Longhini, G. Trast, R. Geen, J. Gotta, R. Moore, R. Ulasich, H. Werth, j] Basso, A. Hendrickson, E. McCulloush, R. Bennetts, M. Forsberg, C. Ballard. ROW4: M r. Krznarich, M r. Kraemer, Mr. Qstrum, Mr. Spencer. | I Club In order to be a member of the I Club a boy must have earned one or more letters in a major sport or two or more letters in a minor sport. Officers for the year are David Stenstrom, president; Donald Cedarstrom, vice-president; Jerry Bolich, secretary; and Walter Plohocky, treasurer. 67 SEATED: Miss Paulson, D. Smith, H. Turzak, C. Harvat, J. Nordling, J. Freedstrom. ROW 1: J. Seymour, B. Berzinski, P. Stuck, C. Enrico, J. Kauppila, J. Zarimba, J. Magdziak, D, Martrella, A. Kivisto, S. Rowe. ROW 2: P. Shermos, M. Longhini, M. Newberg, L. Basso, R. Stolt, F. Maki, D. Pryor, J. Stanczak, K. Rhenlund, D. Johnson, R. Lundin, K. Aukee. ROW 3: S. Woodworth, J. Corda, S. Landretti, M. Ferguson, A. Lamarche, B. Trethewey, P. Hosking, C. Lamont, C. Sokol, M. Delphonso, B. Velin, J. Kangas, E. Sunie, V. Cvengros. ROW 4: J. Slining, K. Ulasich, S. Draxkowski, R. Lund, A. Johnson, M. Taro, N. Hedstrom., J. Blaisdell, K. Ramuta, P. Korpela, M. Kirby, J. Kapets, J. Janov, M. Jennings. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls Athletic Association is an organization which enables high school girls to take part in athletics other than those they learn in gym classes. It also provides them with an opportunity to learn to get along with one another and to practice good sportsmanship. There is a wide variety of activities in which the girls may participate. Some of them are the following: swimming, volleyball, basketball, badminton, tennis, skiing, bowling, riflery, and skating. After completion of a total of ten activities in team sports, individual sports, outing activities, and leadership a girl is eligible to receive a G. A. A. letter award. This year s officers are: Helen Turzak, president; Janis Freedstrom, vice-president; Judy Nordling, recording secretary; Darlene Smith, corresponding secretary; Carol Harvat, treasurer; JoAnn Gullan, Aileen Fafford, publicity. 68 SEATED: S. F rccdst rom, P. Matila, A. Hiltanen, V. Phillips. F. Richards. K. Pumala. P. Newman, J. Nyman. ROW 1: K. Nasi, R. Severin, M. Magnuson, N. Torni, A. DeLodder. Ferguson, C. Cordy, J. Juntunen, D. Swanson, V. Gerovac, M. Nclmark. ROW i: M. Antin, J. Hanley, J. Coxey, L. Berry, K. Voyce, K. Nelson, N. He lander, J. Berg, C. Sullavin, D. Woolcocks, L. Erickson, A. Fafford, P. Johnson. ROW 3: S. Wirtanen, P. Rovelsky, R. Jobe, J. Babich, M. James, N. Coad, J. Strand, C. Tenlen, C. Longhini, M. Zoberski, M. Gotta, K. Palovich, L. Hclander, N. Makela, G. Finco, J. Allan. ROW 4: M. Anderson, J. Schuman, N. Werth, L. Larson, B. Rassmusen, P. Dahlin, J. Gullan, J. Tretheway, G. Sendeck, D. Morris, B. Baluha, H. Koseski, P. Hoffman, J. Liimaka, M. Defranco, B. Yelich. The following girls are heads of sports: volleyball, Karen Pumala; basketball, Anita Hiltonen; archery, Alice DeLodder; badminton, Diana Swanson; bowling, Mary Ferguson; golf. Ginger Gerovac; riflery, Marilyn Nelmark; shuffleboard, Rita Severin; table tennis, Valerie Phillips; tennis, Carol Cordy; bicycling, Nancy Torni; boating, Phyllis Mattila; hiking. Sue Freedstrom; hunting and fishing, Jann Trethewey; ice skating, Pat Newman; life saving, Joan Allan; roller skating, Gail Sendek; swimming, Fay Richards; snowshoeing, Marilyn Magnuson; skiing, Nancy Lahti; tobaggoning, Judy Juntunen; head official, June Nyman, Miss Paulson is the club sponsor. SEATED: D. Stone, J. Colasacco, R. Rabbideau, R. Hill, J. Nordling. ROW I: V. Phillips, J. Settula, G. Olson, J, Hanley, J. Lutey, J. Alexandroni, G. Kaupila. ROW 2: S. Rolf man, M. James, H. Beckatrom. B. Baluha, S. Draakowski, V. Forslund, J. Minkin, C. Murphy. ROW 3: J. Freedstrom, J. Janov, S. Blomily, R. Knutson, J. Basso, C. Verhelst, J. Lutey Mrs. Alma Mattfcewson. 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 whether or not they are suited to the profession. The Signe Ruth Chapter of the F. T. A. has chosen as officers: Richard Rabbideau, president; Rodney Hill, vice-president; Jo Ann Colasacco, secretary; Judy Nordling, treasurer; and Don Stone, student council representative. The club consists of twenty-eight members. This year the club heard several speakers at their meetings and sponsored the dance after the Park Falls basketball game. 70 ROW 1: B. Rajala, J. Zarimba, D. Martrclla, J. Minier, N. Edwards, A. Allender, M. Antin, D. Kcto, J. Erickson. ROW 2: A. Kangas, C. Wallace, J. Kangas, K. Aukee, J. Fredrickson, B. Lindberg, P. Slade, E. Johnson, P. Butler, C. Gustafson, M. Hariu, Miss Johnson. ROW 3: A. Make la, J. Swanson, E. Williams, S. Wirtanen, J. Kapets, D. Wick, L. Repischak, L Talaska, H. Aili, H. Leppanen, B. Johnson, K. Nelson. Roman life and culture not covered in the regular class work. Singing Latin songs, playing games, working Latin crossword puzzles, and dramatizing plays are some of the activities. Outside speakers, films and slides are used when available, and special occasions are observed. A valentine party for the school was held Friday, February 11. Officers for this year are the following: Helen Leppanen, president; Ardythe Kangas, vice-president; Pat Butler, secretary; Carol Lee Wallace, treasurer. Miss Jennie Johnson is the faculty sponsor. The main purpose of the Latin Club is to acquaint the members with various phases of 71 SEATED: M. Magnuson, B. Sparks, J. Wennersten. BACK ROW: J. Colasacco, V. Forslund, M. Rundell, M. Dalphonso, J. Alexandroni. ABSENT: Pat Sams, President. INNER CIRCLE The Inner Circle is the executive body of the Girls4 Friendship League of which all high school girls are members. They are elected by the girls from each class. The object of the organization is to promote closer friendship among the girls through informal, social gatherings. The main project of this group is the preparation of Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. The officers are as follows: Pat Sams, president; Marilyn Magnuson, vice-president; Bonnie Sparks, secretary; and Janet Wennerston, treasurer. 72 ROW 1: B. Anderson, P. Brackett, R. Oman, D. Goodney, R. Pcrhalla, R. Smith, J. Westeen, D. Fisher. ROW 2: D. Wiirta, J. Gallo, J. Pavlovich, R. Peltonen, W. Manchester, M. Gustafson, D. Cedarstrom, C. Mehler, N. Waurio, F. Armata. Welding Operators' Club Welding classes were first started in the Luther L. Wright High School in September, 1941, with Mr. Noah Warren as the first instructor. The shop began with only two electric welding machines and two oxyacetylene welding torches. Since 1941 the class has expanded to such an extent that it now has eleven electric welding machines, ten oxyacetylene welding torches, one automatic oxyacetylene cutting torch, and one hand-cutting torch. Class periods last for three hours, one of which is related welding. At the conclusion of two years, a student will have approximately eight hundred hours of welding experience and training. The Welding Operators Club was organized just this year. Its main purpose is to develop a stronger feeling of co-operation and companionship among the members. The officers are: Rudy Perhalls, president; Durwood Goodney, vice-president; Ray Oman, secretary; Richard Smith, treasurer. 73 STUDENT COUNCIL SEATED: Mr. Sartoris, R. Luther, R. Rabbideau, P. Mattson, E. McCullough, J. Blaisdell. ROW 1: J. Lutey, R. Poljack, C. Varra, D. Cedarstrom, A. Kangas, B. Hagstrom, D. Rasmus son. The Student Council has as its primary aim, the promotion of citizenship, self-control, self-reliance, and strong character in its members. Not only has this group helped to promote better pep assemblies, yearly assembly programs, and student government, but it has afforded opportunity for the development of individual leadership abilities. Officers this year are: Richard Rabbideau, president; Bob Luther, vice-president; Phyllis Mattson, secretary; Mickey McCullough, treasurer. The faculty advisor is Mr. John Sartoris. The Student Council sponsored the Twirp Season which was held October 27 to November 5. To climax this event a Twirp Bali was held at the Memorial Building on the last day of the season. It was a very successful evening. 74 ROW 1: R. Poljack, D. Karpinen, K. Pum la, M. Shcr, J. Lutey, B. Johnson, R. Kauppi, R. Wickman, D. Rasmussen. ROW 2: M r. Sarto rig, M. Cordy, J. Blaisdell, P. Mattson, K. Kaykar, B. Hagstrom, J. Mattson, H. Beckstrom, C. Varra. ROW 3: R. Rabbideau, J. Pol jack, R. Luther, D. Stone, D. Cedarstrom, R. Johnson, J. Hocking, M. McCullough, S. Thomas, A. K ngas. The annual magazine drive is another one of the Councils projects. With the money received from the drive, a tape recorder, a projector, and a room directory were purchased. Members of the Student Council choose the eleven commercial assemblies for the following year. A committee from the group also purchases records for dancing at the school, and another worked with the Woman s Club to help them make their teen-age dances better. This year's home-coming celebration was a great success, partially due to the wonderful co-operation of the Student Council. A parade of about twenty-five floats was the highlight of the event. Our school is proud of its Student Council and its splendid work. ROW 1: B. Baluha, L. Hamel, M. Johnson, H. Beckatrom, H. Leppanen, E. Williams, M. Koski, V. Phillips, C. Murphy. ROW 2: R. Sunie, R. Hill, W. Johnson, A. Rowe, P. Mattson, J. Rahko, M. Zoberski, M. Gotta, J. Freedstrom, J. Nyman, P. Matila, J. Nordling, H. Turzak. ROW 3: N. Edwards, C. Forslund, D. Waisanen, S. Leppanen, N. Wainio, M. Sher, N. Hedstrom, J. Blaisedell, W. Maki, A. Hendrickson, E. Loo. ROW 4: S. Juntilla, A. Kivisto, J. Budnick, J. Colossaco, J. Juntinen, G. LaBlonde, S. Freedstrom. The National Honor Society At an impressive candlelighting service, with a background of organ music, thirty-one new members were inducted into the Ironwood chapter of the National Honor Society on March 7, 1955. The blue and gold emblem of the society and a large bouquet of red roses added color to the stage setting. Wearing black caps and gowns, the nine old members, elected last year as Juniors, conducted the ritual, with Marjorie Johnson, the president, as mistress of ceremonies. Mae Koski explained the emblems of the society, the keystone and the flaming torch; and Elizabeth Williams, the colors, blue and gold. Four members spoke on the cardinal principles on which election to the National Honor Society is based, as follows: Helen Leppanen, Scholarship; Leonette Hamel, Service; Valerie Phillips, Leadership; Helen Beckstrom, Character. Barbara Baluha and Connie Murphy assisted with the ritual. Each member was presented with a red rose. Mr. R. E. Dear, our superintendent, gave the main address, while Principal James E. Sheridan announced the new members. The following sixteen Seniors were elected: Janis Freedstrom, Marilyn Gotta, Rodney Hill, William L. Johnson, Susan Leppanen, Phyllis Matila, Phyllis Mattson, Judy Nordling, June Nyman, Joan Rahko, Arnette Rowe, Ray Sunie, Helen Turzak, Nancy Wainio, Douglas Waisanen, and Marlowe Zoberski. Fifteen Juniors elected at this time were the following: Judy Blaisdell, John Budnik, Joann Colasacco, Nancy Edwards, Carole Forslund, Sue Freedstrom, Nancy Hedstrom, Andrew Hendrickson, Sally Juntilla, Judy Juntunen, Audrey Kivisto, George LaBlonde, Eugene Loo, William Maki, and Marlene Sher. Not more than fifteen per cent of the Senior Class may be elected, and not more than ten per cent of the Junior Class. In scholarship a student must be in the upper third of his class. As a rule, an average of at least B is required. Miss Jennie Johnson is the sponsor of the Ironwood chapter. ROW 1: R. Spencer, C. Hjalmquist, M. Forsberg, D. Goodney, R. Moore, J. Tezak, C. Cedarstrom, J. Bolich, J. Ostrom. ROW 2: M. Kostamo, R. Roberts, R. Ulasich, C. Ballard, J. Basso, W. Plohocky, R. Laine, B. Stout. ROW 3: J. Kraemer, A. JLonghini, D. Aspinwall, R. Cedarstrom, H. Werth, R. Luther, J. Desotelle, A. Hendrickson, J. Krznarich-Sponsor. MISSING FROM PICTURE: D. Stenstrom, P. Bracket, D. West, L. Williams. National Athletic Scholarship Society The National Athletic Scholarship Society was founded in 1925 by a group of high school principals who felt that such an organization would foster high scholarship among boy athletes. It also elevates the ideals of sportsmanship, stimulates a desire for balanced training, encourages better citizenship and a high type of leadership among high school boy athletes. Boys are eligible for membership if they win a letter in a major sport, such as football, basketball, track, or baseball, or if they earn a letter in two minor sports, such as tennis and cross-country. Their scholarship for three consecutive semesters must be equal to or higher than the general average of the school, and they must have exemplified the highest type of sportsmanship and citizenship. Members elected previously are Donald Cedarstrom, Jack Desotelle, Marshall Forsberg, Robert Moore, Walter Plohocky, David Stenstrom, John Tezak, Richard Ulasich, and Larry Williams. New members elected this year are Dennis Aspinwall, Calvin Ballard, Jerry Basso, Jerry Bolich, Peter B racket, Roy Cedarstrom, Durwood Goodney, Andrew Hendrickson, Clarence Hjalmquist, Matt Kostamo, Royce Laine, Tony Longhini, Bob Luther, Russel Roberts, Brian Stout, Dave West, and Harold Werth. The members of the National Athletic Scholarship Society have sponsored several dances throughout the year, and they have given a $50.00 scholarship to the Gogebic Community College. Faculty sponsors are Mr. Krznarich, Mr. Kraemer, Mr. Ostrom, and Mr. Spencer. 77 Varsity Helen Turzak Phyllis Matila Rita Severin Kathy Nasi Darlene Smith June Nvman LEFT TO RIGHT: Donna Berg, Aileen Fafford, Carol Sokol, Nancy Torni, Pat Newman, and Judy Babich. CHEERLEADERS D-E-V-I-L-S, D-E-V-I-JL-S . • . Yes, it sounds Like a spelling class in session, but it really is the cheerleaders performing and leading the student body in a cheer. Eye-catching in their snappy red and white uniforms, the cheerleaders welcome opponents and lead our student body in supporting our team. Under the leadership of Miss Myers, these girls not only help to arouse interest in the games, but they also sponsor pep assemblies and dances after games. 79 The pep meeting before the Ironwood-Hurley game was proclaimed Kiddie Day and brought the students out in their clothes of days gone by. CUT1ES ON PARADE REACH ME TONIGHT Dave Stenstrom 80 THE TENNESSEE PLOWBOYS OF I. H. S. Kenny Hill. Dick Smith FROM LIPSTICK TO LOLLIPOPS M. Kaartuncn, A. DeLodder, S. Rolf am an ATHLETICS J IRONWOOD - ASHLAND GAME RIGHT: Goodncy (12) goes in for a layup. Anderson (19) is poised for the rebound. LOWER LEFT: Luther (20) tries a jump shot. Jakeway (22) is on the alert. LOWER RIGHT: Stenstrom tries one in midair that's good for two. Haanpaa (left) comes racing in. 82 TRACK 1954 Due to bad weather, only three meets were held this year. Ironwood copped the Regional with 59 3 10 points to its credit. We came in third in the U. P. finals held in Houghton, with the Soo coming in first with 42 points and Ironwood with 19 1 8 points. The Red Devils ran away with the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference meet which was held at Bessemer by scoring 81 points and their nearest opponent had only 25 points. Melvin Werth and Harold Leppi were elected honorary co-captains by their teammates. LETTER WINNERS Harold Leppi 27 3 4 Tom Gill 2 1 2 Pat Cvengros 12 31 60 Ed. McCullough 4 Melvin Werth 16 4 15 Tony Longhini 6 Jack Richards 20 19 40 Larry Williams 1 David Velin 11 Roy Cedarstrom 5 1 2 George Trtan 10 Harold Werth 3 Tom Lundin 12 3 4 Dave Stenstrom 1 David Shaughency 6 1 2 Jack Desotelle 1 Charles Fine 2 Lloyd Anderson 1 2 Tom Strom 7 2 3 Jerry Bolich 1 2 John Tezak 5 Walter Silvestri 1 2 Walter Plohocky 4 Managers - John Heczko Dave West Coaches - Jack Kraemer Americo Mortorelli 83 ROW 1: R. Slivensky, D. Karpinen, R. Geen, R. Lame, Captain; Leevi Aaltonen, D. George. ROW 2; J. Kraemer, R. Bale, R. Wiemeri, B. Cook, A. Jacquart, B. Cook. Cross-Country At the 1954 Upper Peninsula Final Cross-Country Run held at Escanaba on October 16. an inexperienced but determined Red Devil team took fifth place. RESULTS Place Points 1. Sault St . Marie 24 2. M enominee 40 3. Escanaba 85 4. Ishpeming 107 5. Ironwood 127 Placing for Ironwood were Leeve Aaltonen, 23rd; Donald Karpinen, 24th; Richard Slivensky, 25th; Reginald Geen, 27th; and Royce Laine, 28th. LETTERMEN 1. Captain Royce Laine Senior 2. Reginald Geen Senior 3. Leeve Aaltonen Junior 4. Richard Slivensky Junior 5. Donald Karpinen Sophomore 84 ROW 1: D. Wick, J. Basso, D. Jakeway, L. Anderson, J. Randa, D. George, J. Desotelle. ROW 2: P. Bowman, M. Kostamo, M. Forsberg, D. Sabin, D. Stenstrom, T. Strom, D. Cedarstrom, J. Richards, K. Anderson, R. Cedarstrom. ROW 3: Assistant Coach, A. Mort-oreUi, R. Geen, L. Williams, B. Luther, C. Ballard, L. Allen, D. Uiasich, D. Aspinwall, Head Coach, J. Kraemer. Baseball 1954 A young, inexperienced ball club, hampered by the loss of many veterans, made a good showing in the 1954 season with a record of four wins and eight losses and finished fourth in the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference. Jack Richards and Dave Stenstrom were elected honorary co-captains by their teammates. Seniors Tom Strom Jack Richards - Co-Captain Juniors David Stenstrom - Co-Captain Don Cedarstrom Marshall Forsberg Dennis Aspinwall Manager - Denny George Pitchers Record Won Lost D. Cedarstrom 2 4 T. Strom 1 2 J. Desotelle 1 2 Conference Final Standing Hurley 8 4 Bessemer 7 5 Wakefield 7 5 Ironwood 4 8 Park Falls 4 8 Sophomores Jack Desotelle Dick Uiasich Matt Kostamo F reshmen Roy Cedarstrom Calvin Ballard Jerry Basso Robert Luther Coach - Jack Kraemer Season s Record Ironwood 5 Hurley 2 Ironwood 5 Bessemer 7 Ironwood 3 Park Falls 5 Ironwood 4 Hurley 0 Ironwood 3 Wakefield 7 Ironwood 4 Park Falls 15 Ironwood 0 Hurley 1 Ironwood 4 Bessemer 6 Ironwood 6 Wakefield 4 Ironwood 5 Bessemer 9 Ironwood 5 Park Falls 3 Ironwood 1 Wakefield 2 45 ST 85 ROW 1: Williams. Johnson, William L. Johnson, D. Stone. ROW 2: R. Johnson, J. Hocking, J. Krznarich. Tennis The Red Devils participated in only one meet for the 1954 season. Wakefield took top honors. The first doubles team composed of Dahlin and Colasacco won their first match by defeating the Ashland pair 6-3 and 6-4. They lost out, however, to Bessemer in the second round in two, close, hard-fought games. In the first round of singles. Stone defeated Swee of Hurley 6-3 and 6-4. He then went on to win the semi-final match by defeating Ashland 6-3 and 6-2. Despite his fine playing he lost to Barnabo of Hurley in the Championship match. 86 Letter winners were David Dahlin, Louis Colasacco, and Donald Stone. ROW 1: J. Gotta, P. Hagstrom, C. Lotzer, P. Bowman, R. Johnson, W. Beaudette, R. Watters. ROW 2: S. Thomas, R. Morin, T. Rowe, J. Mason, J. Sheridan, D. Bolen. ROW 3: Coach, Principal Sheridan, G. Kangas, R. Helmes, J. Hocking, D. Carli, T. Calgaro. SKI TEAM 1955 On February 19, 1955, the Luther L. Wright Ski Team went to Houghton to compete in the Upper Peninsula Regional Ski Meet. Having a strong team and being familiar with the hill enabled Houghton to take first place. Our team must be congratulated, however, for the showing they made in this relatively new sport for our school. Our coach, Mr. Sheridan, is also to be commended for the help he gave us and the interest he displayed in promoting winter sports for our school. Returning for this year s team were the five veterans, Richard Johnson, Paul Hagstrom, Parnell Bowman, Bill Beaudette, and Charles Lotzer. Newcomers on the team were Jack Sheridan, Jim Hocking, and Tom Rowe. FINAL STANDINGS AT THE U. P. TOURNAMENT Place Points Downhill P. Bowman 8th 1. Houghton 99 C. Lotzer 12th 2. Iron Mountain 90 J. Sheridan 13th 3. Kingsford 82 4. Ironwood 78 SLalom P. Bowman 6th 5. Ontonagon 35 J. Sheridan 7th 6. Hancock 28 J. Hocking 8th 7. Munising 15 Cross-Country J. Sheridan 4th C. Lotzer 6th Jumping B. Beaudette 7th P. Bowman 15th P. Hagstrom 18 th 87 00 oo Coach Krznarich, R. Mayer, D. Stenstrom, J. Haanpaa, J. Desotclle, M, Forsberg, L. Anderson, D. Cedarstrom, D. Jakeway, J. Tezak, C. Ballard, R. Luther, R. Cedarstrom, D, Good-ney, Manager, W. Plohocky. BASKETBALL This year's season, though unsuccessful so far as victories go, was nevertheless successful as far as hard, determined ball playing goes. We had a scrappy bail club that was never licked until the final gun went off, and their playing was no disgrace to the Red Devil name. Scores of the Games Ironwood 47 Iron River 62 Ironwood 47 Wakefield 64 Ironwood 37 Neguanee 65 Ironwood 41 Ashland 62 Ironwood 39 Wakefield 47 Ironwood 58 Bessemer 69 Ironwood 55 Ashland 67 Ironwood 50 Kingsfo rd 54 Ironwood 32 Bessemer 40 Ironwood 63 Park Falls 73 Ironwood 70 Marquette 51 Ironwood 60 Hurley 97 Ironwood 57 Park Fails 47 Ironwood 63 Iron Mountain 109 Ironwood 54 Hurley 75 Letter Winners Don Cedarstrom 2nd Jerry Basso 1st Dave Stenstrom 2nd Jim Haanpaa 1st Durwood Goodney 2nd Calvin Ballard 1st Jack Desotelle 2nd Bob Luther 1st Marshall Forsberg 1st Don Jakeway 1st Lloyd Anderson 1st Bob Mayer 1st John Tezak 1st 89 SENIOR LETTERMEN John Tezak - Scotty was a good defensive man and a real ball hawk. He played his spot wit spirit and determination and always put the good of the team over his own personal glory. Marshall Forsberg - Foz, one of the more able reserves on the team, won his first varsity letter in basketball this year. He played a good brand of ball and was always ready to take over when one of the big guns went out on fouls. Lloyd Anderson - ,rNasto, who will also be lost by graduation, was one of the best rebounders on the team. He was equally at ease on defense or offense and usually chipped in with his share of the points. Dave Stenstrom - Hunta won his second letter in the guard spot because of his speed and his deadly eye for the long ones. He was a fine ball handler and will be missed greatly next year. Durwood Goodney - Poyka was a determined ball player who won his second letter this year. He wasn t the flashy sort of player but rather the kind that could be counted on when the going got tough. Don Cedarstrom - Ducky was the big gun on this year's offense and one of the contenders in the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference scoring race. He has a jump shot that is practically unguard able and deadly accurate. 90 91 B-TEAM Manager, W. Johnson, C. Vaara, J. Poljack, R. Torma, D. Anderson, J. Budnik, J. Kavmsky, R. Trethewey, G. Berg, D. Wick, R. Repischak, C. O'Donahue, R. Stockhaus, D. Olgren, J. Basso. Ironwood 59 Iron Belt 40. Ironwood 35 Hurley 39 Ironwood 55 Wakefield 22 Ironwood 44 Wakefield 15 Ironwood 41 Ashland 48 I ronwood 46 Ashland 41 Ironwood 46 Bessemer 36 Ironwood 51 Bessemer 43 Ironwood 64 Saxon 55 Ironwood 39 Park Falls 38 Ironwood 61 Park Falls 29 Ironwood 55 Hurley 52 FRESHMAN TEAM ROW 1: J. Rahko, P. Pakonen, D. Rasmussen, R. Suomi, B. Nelson, T. Wandeen, J. Cloud, Coach Ostrom. ROW 2: Manager, C. Maki, R. Rondeau, R. Morin, R. Mala, M. Johnson, J. Bianki, R. Stonemark, D. Carli. ROW 3: J. Mayers . P. Asplund, J. Bolich, R. Cook Ironwood 40 Ashland 23 Ironwood 37 Park Falls 38 Ironwood 30 Roosevelt 34 Ironwood 31 Bessemer 33 Ironwood 38 Wakefield 28 Iron wood Ironwood Ironwood Ironwood 38 41 27 28 Park Falls Bessemer Roosevelt Wakefield 36 39 30 38 The Castoffs, unbeaten in thirteen games, took the intramural championship of the regular season. These games, under the direction of Mr. Kraemer, were thoroughly enjoyed by the noon hour spectators. FINAL STANDING W L W L Castoffs 13 0 Bandits 7 6 Eightballs 11 2 Homo Sapiens 5 8 Connies Drummers 11 2 Globetrotters 4 9 Cinchers 9 4 Hot Shots 3 10 Maccars Maulers 9 4 Mad Blasters 3 10 Liberace Six 7 6 Philosophers 1 12 Galloping Ghosts 7 6 Jocko s Jokers 1 12 Intramural Basketball Castoffs William L. Johnson, Don Stone, Jack Olgren, Clarence Hjalmquist, Dennis Aspinwall, Eugene Hannu. FOOTBALL Senior Lettermen Dave Stenstrom--,rHunta , an outstanding halfback on both offense and defense was rewarded for four years of hard work by being chosen captain of the 1954 eleven. Walter Silvestri-- Silve r , although slowed by injuries, shared scoring honors with Dave Stenstrom. His hard play will be missed next year. Peter B racket - - Taza played defense all year and was a pillar of strength at his position. His rugged play will be missed next year. Lloyd Anderson--Since this was Nasto's first year out for football, he did very well. His ability to block, pass, and run will be missed. Durwotfd Goodney-- Poyka won his first letter at the halfback slot. Opponents will always remember his ability to ,fhit that line. Marshall Forsberg-- Foss was one of the most determined reserves on the squad. He could always be counted on for his ability to gobble men coming around his end. 1954 Clarence Hjalmquist--11Junior , winning his first letter at the quarterback slot, could always be counted on to give the regulars a run for their money by his quick and deceptive play. Don Cedarstrom - - Ducky was one of the most rugged ends in the conference. Anything going around or through his slot was stopped immediately. His rugged play will be missed. Bob Moo re--Many of our scores and long runs were made through Bobby's left tackle slot. His rugged offensive and defensive play will be missed next year. Walter Plohocky-- Ploko , although small, was a constant menace to opponents. He will be remembered for his hard downfield block and his vicious tackles. Jerry Bolich--MJer was another small guard. All who saw him play will always remember his hard, clean offensive play. John Tezak-- Scotty11, along with Don Cedarstrom, was another one of the most rugged ends in the conference. His outstanding offensive and defensive play will always be remembered by all of us. Bill Johnson-- Bill1' was another of our most competent and capable reserves. He was on the bottom of most piles and really gave the regulars a run for their money. sO 00 Football Team 1955 ROW 1: C. Hjalmquist, L. Anderson, M. Forsberg, W. Johnson, W. Silvestri, D. Stenstrom, D. Cedarstrom, J. Tezak, J. Bolich, P. Bracket, D. Goodney, W. Plohocky, B. Moore. ROW 2: A. Kangas, D. West, R. Ballard, C. Maki, P. Lakvold, E. Shiffra, W. Maki, J. Budnick, B. Stout, A. Soderman, J. Svoke, R. Roberts, J. Basso, J. Desotelle. ROW 3: T. Gill, J. Haanpaa, R. Cedarstrom, L. Repishak, D. Olghrcn, B. Luther, J. Juntunen, A. Longhini, S. Thomas, B. Perhalla, H. Werth, A. Hendrickson, D. Ulasich. ROW 4: J. Perlberg, M. Hendrickson, D. Ossmanson, P. Pertile, B. Poljack, J. Ramuta, J. Bolich, B. Koponen, B. Morin, D. Rasmuson, G. Cloud, C. Ballard. ROW 5: Head Coach, John Ostrom, Manager, W. Johnson, D. Aspinwall, D. George, Assistant Coaches, J. Krznarich, R. Spencer. FOOTBALL The Red Devils had a team which was made up mostly of young, inexperienced ball players. They started the season right by beating Escanaba 13-6. That was only the beginning for them. They went on the next week to hold a strong Duluth Denfeld team, which outweighed the Red Devils, to a score of 6-0. The Menominee contest, held at Menominee, was the game in which the Red Devils really proved themselves a ball club. Although getting beat the Red Devils put on a display of offensive and defensive teamwork seen only once in a great while. The final game with Calumet was cancelled because of snow. Scores of Games Individual Scoring Ironwood 13 Escanaba 6 D. Stenstrom 18 Ironwood 6 Duluth Denfeld 0 W. Silvestri 18 Ironwood 0 Hurley 32 D. Cedarstrom 14 Ironwood 20 Park Falls 14 J. Tezak 8 Ironwood 0 Bessemer 20 R. Cedarstrom 6 Ironwood 18 Menominee 24 J. Trast 1 Ironwood 8 Ashland 12 LETTERMEN Seniors Juniors Durwood Goodney Marshall Forsberg Lloyd Anderson Clarence Hjalmquist Robert Moore Jerry Bolich Peter Bracket John Tezak Walter Plohocky Don Cedarstrom Waiter Silvestri Dave Stenstrom, Captain Paul Lakvoid Russell Roberts Roger Ballard Allan Kangas Dave West Brian Stout Ed McCullough Andrew Hendrickson Jack Desoteile Larry Williams Richard Uiasich Sophomore - Roy Cedarst rom Managers Coaches Dennis Aspinwall John Ostrom, Head Coach Dennis George John Krznarich William Johnson Ralph Spencer Honorable U. P. Mention Dave Stenstrom Don Cedarstrom John Tezak Jerome Bolich 99 ROW 1: N. Gregory, M. Moisio, R. Morin, R. Hill, D, Rasmussen, A. Jacquart, J. Woodworth, V. Phillips, B. Johnson, P, Newman, J. Colasacco. ROW 2: R. Rabbideau, A. Rowe, S. Rolfsman, J. Babich, J, Rice, R. Tretheway, P. Kagstrom, B. Lindberg, C. Tenlen, J. Liimakka, J. Coxey, A. Fafford, R. Harvey, C. Murphy, Miss White. ROW 3: B. Vclin, J. Bonnel, A. Johnson, J. Janov, R. Roberts, R. Milavetz, D. Aspinwall, D. Nichols, P. Mattila, S. Freedstrom, M. Dear, B. Kevern, P. Rovelsky, B. Johnson, ROW 4: J. Tretheway, K. Nelson, S. Blomily, N. Hedstrom, P. Jacquart, J. Basso, R. Moore, R. Knutson, J. Skowronski, P. Dahlin, C. Woodcock, A. DeLoddcr, L. Krumin, S. Wirttancn, R. Lundin, K. Lorenson, M. Supple. CHOIR Music, music, music, ... yes, that is what is heard third hour eve ry day in the vicinity of Room 205, as the choir composed of fifty-five voices rehearses. Music may also be heard the first hour on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, which are rehearsal days for the fifteen members of the girls first hour choir. When school opened in September, rehearsals began with a bang, for we had only a couple of weeks to prepare for a program for the teachers convention. Immediately after the convention program, work was begun on tunes for the annual pop concert. Once again familiar strains of once popular songs filled the halls. This year the fall concert featured songs from “Naughty Marietta and “Hans Christian Anderson. For this concert, several choir members displayed their dancing ability in the staging of “Just Another Polka and “Country Style. “ On December 17 the choir was found carrying out its traditional custom, as it caroled through the halls, spreading the Christmas spirit. January marked the beginning of rehearsals of the operetta “Golden Butterfly. “ This was presented by the combined high school and college choirs. The leads were carried by Arnette Rowe, Bob Moore, Nancy Hedstrom, Rodney Hill, Sandra Rolfsman, John Huss, Judy Hill, Russel Roberts, Peggy Holmberg, Jerry Basso, Barbara Velin, and Judy Babich. An Easter concert was presented in March, featuring the cantata, “Song of Easter and other well-known religious songs. During the year several ensembles and soloists provided programs for various clubs around town. Assemblies also called for the music of soloists and the entire choir. Baccalaureate and commencement exercises will find the choir performing for the last time. The officers of the choir this year were the following: Dick Rabbideau, president; Philip Jacquart, vice-president; Joanne Woodworth, secretary; and Judy Babich, treasurer. Orchestra The high school orchestra has grown from four members last year to ten members this year, and next year it will be still larger. The members for 1954- 55 are, from left to right: Tom Sprasky, Nancy Frederickson, Carol Woodcock, Gail Olson, Carole Van Halla, Art Jacquart, Violins; Judy Coxey, Valdine Shea, Violas; Eugene Loo, Carol Stone, Cellos; Arlene Grob (standing), Director. Programs for the year included a performance for the Teachers Convention, a Christmas assembly and two other programs for the grade schools, and a trip to Marquette for the Solo and Ensemble Festival on March 19. Girls' Glee Club ROW 1: L. Berry, J. Stout, C. Stone, J. Erickson. ROW 2: S. Shutte, C. Wallace, Miss White, S. Wright, M. Lutzer. ROW 3: N. Kimb l, V. Velin, P. Butler, B. Rasmusson, C. Gustafson, E. Williams, M. Dalphonso. THE GOLDEN BUTTERFLY The choir of the Luther L. Wright High School presented the operetta, The Golden Butterfly, by Johann Strauss, on February 22. This is the story: Dr. and Mrs. Blind (John Huss and Margaret Holmberg) arrive at the Eisenstein apartment where their niece, Julie (Sandra Roifsman), is visiting. Bertie (Russell Roberts) also arrives and is sent by his aunt to have her bracelet repaired. Rosalinda Eisenstein (Nancy Hedstrom) wagers that Joseph Falke (Rodney Hill), Julie's fiance, will attend a masked ball at the Golden Butterfly with her husband (Robert Moore) if he receives a mysterious note from a woman asking him to meet her there. Adele, the maid (Arnette Rowe), plans a secret invitation herself, delivers it to Bertie, and plots to attend the ball in the identical costumes of Rosalinda and Julie. The ball at Orlofsky's, played by Gerald Basso, is in full swing with actress Mitzi LaTour (Judy Babich) as honored guest, when Julie and Frederick, Rosalinda and Joseph, and Adele and Bertie arrive. Bertie gives his aunt's bracelet to Adele. During the evening, the women elude their escorts, confusing and finally leaving them and returning home. The men discover the girls' plot and decide to turn the tables. Orlofsky's waitress (Barbara Velin) returns the bracelet which all of the men are sure their dominoes wore, and they turn on Mrs. Blind (Kathryn Holmberg) accusing her of frequenting notorious night spots. In the end, with the aid of Briggs, the Eisenstein maid (Barbara Diane Johnson), it is discovered that Adele is the culprit. o O' ROW 1: N. Hedstrom, M. Maguson, S. Frcedstrom, A. DeLodder, J. Kangas, K. Nelson, M. Nelmark, L. Hamel, S. Grandhal, M. Koski, J. Schuman, H. Johnson, P. Ketola, P. Mattson, V. Phillips, J. Tezak. ROW 2: J. Hocking, J. Lutey, M. Dear, K. Nelson, J. Mattson, R. Stolt, B. Kevern, M. Cedarstrom, J. Babich, C. Johnson, J. Bonnel, A. Hiltonen, V. Forslund, M. Anderson, D. Gertz, J. Colasacco, B. Johnson, J. Gregory, J. Smith. ROW 3: G. Green, R. Berquist, R. Pakonen. M. Saari, J. Haantula. J. Kivi, M. Bodouski, K. Koykar, L. Basso, E. Sunie, JL. Chase, J. Lutey, J. Rahko, N. Lahti, R. Hill, R. Sunie, B. Rouse, T. Richards, J. Gotta. ROW 4: R. Johnson, E. Hannu, G. LaBlonde, S. Rowe, B. Baluha, C. Tcnlen, J. Hannlcy, D. Landretti, M. Bednar, B. Hagstrom, A. Kangas, B. Hagstrom, J. Kapets,,C. Varra, M. Sher, L. Larson, J. Jaresky. ROW 5: P. Johnson, J. Nordling, M. Coleman, J. Blaisdell, O. Rahko, J. Tretheway, S. Perlberg, S. Woodworth, P. Jacquart, D. Bulinski, D. Siviela, S. Thomas, D, Nelson. D. Kivi, W. Slade, D. Estola, C. Longhini. ROW 6: S. Leppanen, G. Sendek, M. Ferguson, L. Allen, R. Roberts, R. Wiemeri, D. Lintonen, Mr. Stiles. ROW 7: P. Morgan, G. Waters, R. Richter, R. Ludlow, T. Hauntala, R. Waters. BAND FALL IN! BAND, AT-TEN-SHUN! was a familiar sound on the football field last summer when the band, under the direction of their new band director, Mr. E. G. Stiles, rehearsed the street routine for the 1954 season. The street routine this year was composed of This Is My Country with a snappy cadence, Goofus with a side step, and Pop Goes the Weasel with a to-the-rear maneuver. These maneuvers were well executed by the band and made a very effective street routine. On September 25, 1954, the full band attended the Duluth Fall Festival. A four mile parade, composed of bands, drum and bugle corps, and floats, was the highlight of the parade. The band worked very diligently on a half-time show for the Calumet football game which was cancelled due to a snowstorm. It was to be similar to a Big 10 football band half-time show in routine make-up and exit. The routine consisted of a special four-rank entrance, followed by a fanfare. The band then broke into a formation of a pair of eyes. During the playing of Ma, He s Making Eyes at Me, the eyes were animated with revolving eyeballs and contracting eyelids. This year the annual pop concert was held on November 18, 1954. It featured such numbers as Marie with solo passages played by Jerry Gotta on the cornet, Doris Rahko on the saxophone, and Phillip Jacquart on the trombone. As a novelty number the band played Dry Bones. Two stirring and difficult marches, Hostrauser's March and Michigan on Parade, were presented. A German Band was formed this year with about ten players. During the year, the German Band and the brass ensemble furnished music for programs for various organizations. Because of the enormous size of the band, smaller groups were formed for the pep assemblies and the basketball games. We wish to congratulate Mr. Stiles for the splendid work he has done with the band in his first year as director at our high school. His leadership is a great asset to our school. 107 Officers for the year are: Phillip Jacquart, president; Jerry Gotta, vice-president; Joan Rahko, secretary-treasurer; and Shirley Grand ah I, historian. ROW 1: J. Stout, J. Carlson, P. Saffro, R. Beckman, K. Helgren, D. Mattila, P. George, C. Korpela, J, Mattson, A. Allender, M. Hariu. ROW 2: B. Yelich, L. Wilson, J. Slining, J. Fredrickson, N. Larson, N. Makela, C. Minkin, J. Liimaka. ROW 3: J. Spehar, K. Turnin, H. Aili, K. McKevitt, M r. Stiles, J. Rundquist, B. Johnson, D. Aho, B. Nelson. ROW 4: E. Johnson, M. Hendrickson, P. Morgan. ROW 5: J. Kangas, J. Lynch, D. Matrella, S. Dawson, B. Maki, D. Stelmark. ROW 6: L. Meyers, R. Pakonen, J. Mayo. IRONWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PREP BAND A very eager and determined group got off to a quick start of the school year by playing a short concert for the Gogebic County Teachers Institute held here in Ironwood. The Prep Band is the Senior Band’s main feeder group. Accent on performing was the keynote for this band. They relieved the Pep Band of the Senior Band by playing at the Bessemer-Ironwood basketball game February 4. A formal concert was presented at the Memorial Building on March 31. This was the first public performance by the band department’s feeder band as a concert unit. Mr. Stiles drilled the Prep Band on marching fundamentals in the spring so that future Senior Band members would be better qualified. 108 PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN R. Roberts, B. Lindberg, L. Colassocco, R. Knutson, N. Coad, H. Beckstrom, M. Sher, J, Janov. The Pied Piper was presented by the Drama Club in the spring of 1954. The play, well cast and presented, told the story of the people of the town of Hamelin who were bothered by rats and called upon the Pied Piper, played by C. Hjalmquist, to help them rid the city of these pests. The play developed very well with each character helping to bring the old story to life again. The scenery was painted by the commercial art class under the direction of Mr. Hentz. Majorettes no Judy Babich, Anita Hiltonen, Janet Bonnell, Carole Johnson, Mary Ann Cederstrom. ROTC  t Captain Harold E. Poynter - PMST S. F. C. Harry E. Brunclle - Instructor Cadet Lt. Col. Raymond Sunie - Cadet Battalion Commander Cadet Battalion Commander and Staff FOREGROUND: lieutenant Colonel Raymond Sunie. ROW 1: Captain Joe Gallo, Major Warren Nelson, Major Marshall Forsberg. ROW 2: Major Robert Severin, Captain William Johnson, Captain Andrew Carli, Captain Robert Peltonen, First Lieutenant James Penbcrthy. EXTREME LEFT: Master Sergeant James Mason. Drill Team 113 Cadet Officers of Company A FOREGROUND: Major R. Severin. ROW 1: Master Sergeant P. Hagstrom, First Lieutenant R. Smith. ROW 2: First Lieutenant J. Penberthy, First Lieutenant D. Bulinski, MasterSer-geant D. Dominkowski. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Captain G. Trast, Second Lieutenant C. Mehler, Master Sergeant J. Desotelle. Cadet Officers of Company B FOREGROUND: Major M. Forsberg. ROW 1: Master Sergeant VV. Silvestri, Second Lieutenant R. Green, ROW 2: Second Lieutenant B. Anderson, Second Lieutenant D. Mertz, Captain A. Carli, Captain R. Peltonen. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Captain D. Stenstrom, Master Sergeant S. Thomas, Master Sergeant R. Wiemeri. 114 Cadet Officers of Company C FOREGROUND: Captain W. Ptohocky. ROW I: Master Sergeant R. Roberts, First Lieutenant D. Aspinwall. ROW 2: Master Sergeant E. Loo, Major W. Nelson, First Lieutenant G. Orbeck, First Lieutenant A. Magnuson. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Master Sergeant R. Brace. Cadet Officers of Company D FOREGROUND: Captain G. Watters. ROW 1: Master sergeant J. Budnik, First Lieutenant G. LaBlondc. ROW 2: First Lieutenant J. Skoronski, Master Sergeant R. Berquist. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Second Lieutenant D. Sievila, Master Sergeant T. Voyce. 115 Boys' Rifle Team ROW 1: W. Luckhart, J. Kavinsky, R. Severin, D. Napel, W. Ludlow. ROW 2: R. Sertich J. Kattelus, R. Jakipii, D. Mertz, R. Roberta, D. Novascone. ROW 3: J. Hocking, M. Saari, Sergeant H. Brunelle, A. Trudeau, L. Meyers. Boys' Rifle Team This year the boys rifle team competed in two matches. On November 15, the boys shot for the William Randolf Hearst Trophy, a nation-wide contest among the Junior R. O. T. C. units. They also fired for the Fifth Army Intercollegiate and Interscholastic matches in January. Contests with the girls rifle team were also held. The group meets two nights a week under the direction of Sergeant Conway and Sergeant Brunelle. 116 Girls' Rifle Team ROW 1: F. Richards, N. Torni, J. Gullan, K. Ramuta, A. Hiltoncn. ROW 2: J. Kapets, P. Ketola, V. Cvengros, Sergeant H. Brunelle, M. Longhini, C. Longhini, P. Newman. Girls7 Rifle Team The girls rifle team, under the direction of Sergeant Conway and Sergeant Brunelle, meets every Thursday night. It is composed of two teams of ten girls each. Besides having contests with the boys, they have competed with the Bessemer girls rifle team. They also have served as ushers for the Federal Inspection and for the Military Bali. 117 CLASS IN SMALL UNIT TACTICS CLASS ON INFANTRY WEAPONS 118 R. O. T. C. Color Guard Cadet Sergeant First Class L. Aaltonen, Cadet Master Sergeant J. Soltis, Cadet Sergeant First Class G. Berquist, Cadet Sergeant W. Bjork. 119 AUTOGRAPHS 120