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

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the juniors really outdid themselves in selling magazine subscriptions, for a total amount of $1,068 was sold. Betty Berg and David Gnagi shared honors for their super salesmanship. The decorations for the prom were under the supervision of Nancy Houser; music, Ray Beckman; and refreshmnts. Dona Gilbo. Nancy Bishop took care of the program cards, and invitations were sent out by Priscilla Kohli and her committee. Roland Shamburek, king, and his queen, Donna Reese, led the grand march at the Junior Promenade. The theme of the prom was a nautical one, depicting a ship's deck complete with masts, sails, fish nets, gangplank and life preservers. Nancy Houser and Dona Gilbo received awards from the Wisconsin State Forensic Association for their excellent speech work. Pug Share and Barbara Fritz were cheerleaders in their junior year. Audrey Babler, Lois Blum, Ernest Buhlman, Marian Dieckhoff, Etha Discher, Frieda Durtschi, Ruth Geigel, Dona Gilbo, Priscilla Kohli, Nancy Houser, Lillian Roth, Alice Schmid, Marlys Isely, Lelah Swartzlow, Jerome Schwaiger, Roland Shamburek, Marianne Speich, Wanda Stettler, and Betty Tre-loar earned scholastic honors during their junior year. Only 112 students returned to finish their high school careers. Included among these were Bob Fernstaedt and Jim Voelkli, two returned veterans. As president of the senior class, Ray Beckman proved himself both ambitious and versatile. Lillian Roth, vice-president; Jean Schoonover, secretary; and Marianne Speich, treasurer were equally qualified. Jerome Schwaiger was elected president of the governing council of Monroe High School. Ruth Geigel and Roland Shamburek were our senior representatives. The football co-championship team of 1945 had many outstanding players. Among them were: Captains Kenneth Behring and Richard Wainwright,. Harold Davidson, Paul Mueller,, Roland Shamburek, Jerome Schwaiger, William Hardell, Richard Evans, Jack Colder, Charles Soddy, and Fred Felder, who played their last game for M H S. Not to be outdone, the Cheesemakers' basketball squad came through with flying colors to capture the conference championship for 1946. The seniors playing on the undefeated team for the last time were: Captains Paul Mueller and Harold Davidson, Dick Wainwright, Russell Kundert, Jack Colder, Bill Hardell, Bob Gibbons, and Dick Evans. The class chose Today We Follow, Tomorrow We Lead , as its motto, and the snapdragon for its flower. The colors picked were blue and white. Filling the responsible position of editor of the Bulletin, our school paper, was Lois Blum, with Ruth Wenger and Betty Treloar as her assistants. Dona Gilbo was editor-in-chief of the M Book. The staff included Audrey Babler, Maxine Crandall, Ruth Wenger, Marianne Speich, Virginia Theiler, Ada Dobbs, Roland Shamburek, John Eley, Ruth Geigel, Ernest Buhlman, Richard Rupnow, Harriett Towell, Nancy Bishop, Ray Beckman, Mildred Reider, Etha Discher, and Henry Wieman. Miss Cor-rine Swanson was advisor. After impressive baccalaureate and com-mencemni services, these students left Monroe High cherishing memories of their school days. Upon them rests the responsibility of a lasting peace. We know that they will prove themselves worthy of this great task.

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C- la ££ 127 somewhat baffled students entered Monroe High School in 1943 to further their education. It wasn't too long, however, before they all settled down to the routine of their classes. In one of the first class meetings, the sohomores elected Ernest Buhlman as president, Harold Davidson to fill the vice-presidency, Dona Gilbo to keep the minutes, and Lillian Roth as treasurer. To voice the opinion of the class in meetings of the Student Council, Alice Van Matre and Lois Blum were chosen as being most capable. Mr. Edmund Anderson served as advisor. The following students received scholarships for their outstanding record for that year: Audrey Babler, Lois Blum, Marian Boll, Ernest Buhlman, Marian Dieckhoff, Etha Discher, Ruth Geigel, Dona Gilbo, Herbert Haman, Nancy Houser, Priscilla Kohli, Lillian Roth, Alice Schmid, Marianne Speich, Roland Shamburek, Betty Treloar, Alice Van Matre and Ruth Wenger. Pug Share represented the sophomores in cheerleading. The following fall, 127 re-entered to begin their work as juniors. Roland Shamburek was elected class president, with Jerome Schwaiger as his able-assistant. Lois Blum and John Colder filled the offices of secretary and treasurer respectively. Nancy Houser and Ernest Buhlman helped to govern the student body. The class was capablv advised by Mr. John C. Colder. Because of the lack of a good place to get together for fun, the students decided a youth center would be ideal. To promote this, a Youth Council was organized. Representing the junior class were Roy Beckman, Ruth Geigel, Dona Gilbo, Jerome Schwaiger, and Roland Shamburek. In an effort to finance a memorable prom 28

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yiicv Remember the prom? Well, these are the juniors who sponsored it. Ah yes, many a mile was covered so as to sell enough magazines. And don't forget the football games. It was the juniors who froze selling refreshments throughout the game. When finally enough money was raised, the problem came up of the theme. After much discussion as to the theme, a decision was finally made. Then came the decorating. Those nights in the gym were never to be for-gottn nights when everything imaginable happened. At the beginning of the year elections were held. Those who gained the support of the class were: Malcolm Marti, president, Leo Hilflicker, vice-president, Jane Colder, secretary, and Lois Speich, treasurer. 30