Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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Entering senior high school in 1942 as sophomores, 140 students began their advanced edu cation. Even though the studies somewhat bewildered them, they continued at their jobs and soon became accustomed to the duties bestowed upon them. At the beginning of the year a nominating committee was appointed which chose several students for each office, after which an election was held. Robert Tracy was elected os class president with Faith Trumpy as vice-president. Minutes of every meeting were recorded by Geraldine Hauser and Jane Marty took care of the class finances. Tom Holyoke and Forrest Deininger represented the class on the Student Council. Scholastic honors were awarded to Barbara Bauman, Mary Burmeister, Emery Campbell, Faye Gilmore, Geraldine Hauser, William Miller, Carolyn Ostrander, Jean Marie Rabehl, Patricia Ransdell, Ellyn Jane Wenger, Shirley Evans, Jane Marty, Dolores Meythaler, and Donna Jo Wright. Awards were given by the Wisconsin State Forensic Association to John Grode and Jeanne Ladner. Repre senting the sophomores as cheerleader was Don Boss. Returning the following fall were 133 students to begin their work as juniors. Robert Hardell was elected class president and prom king. Paul Ganshert took the duties of vice-president, Dolores Meythaler wrote the minutes, and William Miller was treasurer. Student Council members were Donna Jo Wright and Carolyn Ostrander. Mr. John Colder was class sponsor. Throughout the year the juniors were busy earning money for the long-awaited prom. By selling refreshments at football games and getting magazine subscribers, enough money was raised. In an authentic roof garden on May 5, 1944, King Robert Hardell and Queen Helene Roth led the grand march at the annual junior pro m. Various committees were appointed to carry out the prom plans. Co-chairmen of the decoration com m i 11 e e were Ellyn Jane Wenger and Donald Boss. Tom Holyoke headed the orchestra committee and Robert Tracy took charge of the programs. Sending out invitations was Jean Marie Rabehl's job, while Barbara Wagner and Patricia Ransdell were co-chairmen of the refreshment committee. Barbara Bauman, Mary Burmeister, Emery Campbell, Marilyn Disch, Donna Jo Wright, Shirley Evans, Faye Gilmore, Geraldine Hauser, Lois Heinzelman, Jean Anne Johnson, Lois Kundert, Jane Marty, Dolores Meythaler, William Miller, Harold Neuen-schwander, Carolyn Ostrander, Jean Marie Rabehl, Patricia Ransdell, Helene Roth, Maxine Share, Nathan Thorp, Barbara Wagner, Ellyn Jane Wenger, Kathryn Speich, and Jean Stauffacher earned scholastic honors during their junior year. Cheerleaders during the year were Jean Anne Johnson and Donald Boss. Only 112 students returned as seniors with many activities ahead of them before commencement. 28

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EVELYN WALTERS Red Cross 2, 4 ; Drivers’ Education 2; Careers 4; F. H. A. 3. RALPH WECKERLY F. F. A. 2, 3. 4, Chr. 4. ROSELYN WELLS Dramatics 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 3; Home Nursing 4; Drivers' Education 2: Tri-Hi-Y 4. RUSSELL WELTON Drivers’ Education 2: Conservation 2. 4; M Club 3; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. 4; Football 4. ELLYN JANE WENGER Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Latin 2; Dramatics 4; Bulletin 2. 3, 4, Columnist 3, 4; Glee Club 2; M Book 4; Motto Com. 4, Chr.; Prom Decoration Com. 3, Co-Chr.; Tri-Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Reporter 3; Musical Festival Ratings, 1 First; Scholarship 2, 3, Youth Council 4, Pres. MARIANNE WENGER Dramatics 2,3,4; Red Cross 2; Drivers’ Education 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2; Bulletin 2. DOROTHY WHITEHEAD Dramatics 2; Drivers’ Education 3; G. A. A. 3. ROBERT WILLIAMS Drivers’ Education 2: F. F. A. 2. 3, 4; Conservation 4; Wisconsin Historical 2; Football 3; Intramurals 2. ROBERT WUETRICH Wisconsin Historical 2; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Conservation 2, 3, 4; Drivers’ Education 2. 27

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With William Miller, president; Roger Rupnow, vice-president; Jean Marie Rabehl, secretary; Robert Tracy, treasurer, and Miss LaVon Jones, class adviser, the year's work began. Robert Hardell headed the council as president and Eugene Reese and Jane Marty were the senior representatives. Playing their last high school football this year were William Baumgartner, Richard Beinema, Lloyd Carter, Lawrence Davis, Robert Ethridge, James Frautschy, John Grode, Paul Ganshert, Robert Grinnell, John Hamilton, Robert Hardell, Tom Holyoke, Charles Kundert, Rodney Losberger, Burnell McGuire, Marion Mueller, Robert Niffenegger, Eugene Reese, Roger Rupnow, Charles Ingold, Robert Tracy and Donald Van Wagenen. Basketball players this year were William Baumgartner, Jerome Lochner, Rodney Losberger, John Hamilton, Robert Grinnell, Robert Hardell, Russell Welton, Charles Ingold, and Roger Rupnow. During the first semester the class chose, Not at the top, but climbing, as its motto. The colors for the class of '45 were maroon and white with the white rose as the class flower. Band elections were held naming Forrest Deininger, president; Tom Holyoke, vice-president; Lois Davis, secretary; and Jane Marty, treasurer. Jean Anne Johnson was head drum major. Jean Stauffacher, president; Paul Ganshert, vice president; Jean Marie Rabehl, secretary; and Roger Rupnow, treasurer headed the orchestra. Co-editors of the Bulletin were Jane Marty, Carolyn Ostrander, and Jean Marie Rabehl. Serving as business manager was Mary Lane Lengacher. Dolores Meythaler headed the annual staff as editor-in-chief. Jean Anne Johnson and Robert Grinnell took care of the literary work, while William Miller and Emery Campbell were make-up editors. Eugene Reese was business manager. After baccalaureate and commencement exercises these students passed through the doors into a world of war-torn strife. But even though several members of this class are now serving in the armed forces, the rest have held their heads high and looked forward to a brighter future. Our prom royalty of '44 w Nted