Montello High School - Granite Hilltopper Yearbook (Montello, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1939 volume:

THE GRANITE I-IILLTOPPE R I 9 39 HON'I'IELLO HIGH SCHOOL HGNTELLO VlscONS IN VOL. I We Dedicate Volume I of uTHE GRANITE HILLTOPPERF to our traditional Spade, which though a modest tool, is significant to us as emblematic of the Spirit of Building. In the same degree that this Spirit has prompted the supporters of our School to provide for us the new athletic field and gymnasium, may it be a guiding force through the lives of the Members of the Class of 1939. OUR SCHOOL In Montello High School a definite responsibility is accepted for developing good citizenship to meet the growing require- ments and opportunities of American democracy. Through academic subjects--biology, literature, history, civics, and mathematics-ewe aim to reach the essential factors which will touch effective family life. Home economics, manual arts, agric- ulture, and commerce are the vocational courses offered, with the idea of laying foundations for training on the Job,and developing understanding of the basic machines, tools, and processes common to a large occupational field. As a preparation for the enrichment of life through the employ- ment of leisure time, we provide extra-curricular organizations such as a band, orchestra, and chorus. Another phase of our re- creational life is the multiple club work. Twenty-four clubs have been organized in an attempt to provide activity for the various interests existing among our students. Montello High School is meeting the present-day educational re- quirements with a curriculum which is based on something more than mere mastery of reading, writing, and arithmetic. We stress such qualities as self-reliance, courtesy, and cooperation. We aim to develop citizens who are mdre conscious of their respon- sibilities and more intelligent about social, economic, and pol- itical problems of the day. We see the need of adapting children to a changing world, rather than to fix knowledge and habits. Our objectives must look far enough ahead in order to inculcate and nourish an interesting and active attitude toward life and work. In every way we aim to foster genuine growth, instead of a mere surface adjustment. i::Egigi:;3?2g;gthEE:-ex Supervising Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Ben Neck, Director Mrs. Alex Ritchie, Treasurer Emil Tagatz, Clerk 2 Mary O'Connell. . . Editor-in-chief Marie Collins . . . . . . . . . .Associate Editor Donald Robinson . . . . . . . . .Business Manager Melvin Crown. . . . . .Asslst nt Business Manager Rose May Burlingame . . . . . . . . . . . . . Art Elmer Kenitz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletics Kathryn Ann Metcalf . . . . . . . . . . .Features Bruce Wetlaufer . . . . . . . . . . . . Snapshots Edith Murray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calendar Miss Wohlfert . . . . . . . . . . Faculty Adviser In building this book it has been the aim of the Staff to provide facts,figures, and photos, which will tend to make this book a cherished souvenir of the happy days spent at Montello High School. It is their hope that it will recall to the minds of the readers many of the events and personalities that have played an important part in their high school career. The pages that follow have been constructed around the theme of The Builder. Our inspiration has been the building projects sponsored for our benefit by the people of Montello during the past year-the athletic field and field house,and the gymnasium annex. Our task of building this book,the first annual produced by our school since 1922,has been that of the pioneer who is, possiblx not as much concerned with the beauty of his structure as with the stability of its foundation,knowing that all later building depends upon the ground work. The selection of a fitting name for our book was, in itself, a task. From the suggestions contributed by the student body, the combined title THE GRANITE HILLTOPPER was finally chosen by the committee, Miss Swiggum, Mrs. A. E. Ritchie,and Judge K. J. Callahan. We extend our thanks to this committee for their cooperation. 4y71012L69'CLkvuwwu47 Editor-in-Chief FACULTY F. B. Hebal Harold Hanson Stevens Point Teachers College St. Olaf College University of Wisconsin Band, Science, Supervising Principal Mathematics Irene M. Scobie Darleen A. McCormick Ripon College Milwaukee Teachers College University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin History, Social Studies Music ' , Alta H. Peterson Stevens Point Teachers College Home Economics Harry A. Meinert Ransom W. Shestock Platteville Teachers College University of Wisconsin University of Wisconsin Agriculture Athletics, Manual Arts Esther A. Swiggum Lily L. Wohlfert St. Olaf College Gregg School University of Wisconsin Whitewater Teachers College English, Latin Commerce Edwin A. Bornick His work is great, His glory is small, Cleaning and fireing, He does it all. 4 Class Color . . . . . . . . . Maroon and White Class Flower. . . . . . . American Beauty Rose Class lotto . . .'Defeat will never be known.' Class Joseph Hull . . . Donald Robinson . Elmer Kenitz. . . Gradon Brown. . . Kathleen Collins; Bruce Wetlaufer oqoo O O O 0 Officers 0' O... . . . .President . Vice President . . . .Secretary . . . .Treasurer .Activity Managers 0... Class Honors Kathryn Ann Metcalf . . . . . . .Valedictorian Elmer Kenitz. . . . . . . . . . . Salutatorian Angie has a smile That makes the fellows rave, And she can never learn To make those eyes behave. WWW Bob is the boy Who, in his little way, Amuses the class In Social each day. Don't look at me, girls, You might make me blush. Says this lad who is always In a mighty big rush. WNW - Wk Rosy's our ar ist tK Here on the hill, For any art-work, She'll fill the bill. WW 0 Katie's a girl Who cares not for facts, And gll of her love Is not for the sax. W A quiet, shy lad, And a good one, too, He's always sure His work to do. Backward, oh, backward Turn, Time, in thy flight, Make me a Junior, And all will be right. af; 6.,th This delightful charming maid, We would not for another trade. gexgivaZ He's a handsome boy, And he's long and lean, And on the basketball floor He's always keen. This boy with a yen for the sea Some day a sailor may be. M 7Myh Jim is a boy With a serious way, He works very hard At his studies each day. Mg He just loves to compose, This musical lad, With him the trombone Is not Just a fad. MW Xwiymg ere's our popular girl, She's always in demand, Her school activities keep her As busy as they can. Edie's a girl With a voice and a smile, Who makes this bubble 0f life worthwhile. 62$? Elmer is a studious boy, Basketball is his greatest Joy. This little girl Is right at her ease With a cute little Freshie She just loves to tease. nyW Lawrence will be A farmer, we say, We see him studying Ag' each day. ,- W4; Do I love the ladies? Yes, indeed!ll says Fran, Every day in every way I help them all I can. C N741: WW Sometimes I think I'm in love, says Dan, For this basketball star Is a one-girl man. XWWW No sinner is Jerry, And no saint, perhaps, But still he's one of the Very best chaps. WW We always say It's not the amount-- It's the little things In life that count. Harry belongs To the F. F. A. A farmer he'll be For sure W The charms of women Are not for me, A farmer is all I care to be. ey7161A17k c9'C;rvnyule? Mary, you know, Is the Irish lass, Who, in speaking, Rates first-class. A nurse this blonde girl Insists she will be, Right now, she's concerned With electricity. ozCan ;? oigdiSAed. Don with his troubles Has too much to do, With music and the Annual And you should know who. A shy little girl With soft brown eyes, Who may one day Give us a big surprise. Wgswu How this quiet girl Studies and recites Gives all the flunkers Fifty-seven frights. WW A quiet lad, He's always working, Never do you Find him shirking. 26w WLKK 0n the basketball floor This boy is keen, And with a Sophomore girl He's often seen. x1 7M1:2::va I'd rather hug a basketball Than anything else, says he, Here's one boy that takes Life quite seriously. WW A Sophomore girl And basketball, Are what Incas Likes most of all. Late hours aren't good For one, says Lou, But I think that they're All right for two. QM VW A Home Ec. girl, With big brown eyes, To fame some day She will surely rise. W WWW He's a wisecracking wit, A master of gags, When Bruce is in class, The time never lags. Credit is here given to our Lucille Rozek, to whose fine accuraqy we are indebted for the perfection of the typing in this book. Fourth Row: JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Orland Radke, Melvin Crown, Jack Farrell, Jack Giencke, Donald Bornick, Bernard Giese. Second Row: Blanche Campion,Madlyn Draeger, Marie Collins, Stewart Cotter, Arthur Gruhlke, Marion Blada. Third Row: Loretta Neck, Leona Bettin, Berniece Radke, Audrey Zastrow, Eleanor Geske, Margaret Metcalf, Ruth Calnin. Orland Radke . Ruth Calnin. . Loretta Neck . Marie Collins; . . . . . . President . . . .Vice President . Secretary-Treasurer . s Activity Managers 9. C O O O O C i V O O 0 'James Buchen Miss Swiggum . . . . . . . . Class Adviser The Junior Class of 1939 has now successfully fulfilled three years as members of the student body of Montello High School. The Class has decreased considerably in size tsince it began its career as a group, having now but twenty-five members, in comparison with an enrollment of forty in 1936. The members of this class are also very active in the various organizations. They have representatives in the Home Econom- ics Club, the Local Chapter of the Future Farmers of America; Girls' Chorus, Band, Basketball teams, and the Forensic Club. As a preparation for the crowning social event of the school year, the Junior Prom, the Class worked untiringly to provide the reserve with which to defray expenses of swinging'l this formal affair. At each of the three school parties which were sponsored by the Juniors during the past year,they sold candy and pop for the purpose of adding to their funds. The Prom was the same gala affair that a M. H. S. prom always has proven to be. The gay crowd of young folks all danced to the lilting strains of Earl Kemp's Orchestra, and all members of this Class felt sufficiently rewarded for their efforts t make the Prom of 1939 a succeSs. Clayton Tobin, John Buchen, Maurice Metcalf, Herbert Hallmann, Charles John, James Buchen. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Marian Zierke, Lucille Vaughan, Ethel Schmidt, Desire Hardell, Meryl Ritchie, Gertrude Otto, Violetmae Westphal, Gloria Beland, Dorothy Taylor. Second Row: Mary Block, Maxine Zimmermann, Marie Kurkoske, Vera Burlingame, Betty Ann Cartwright, Agnes Pufahl, Charlotte Harring June Noreen. Third Row: Robert Babbitt, Dale Daniels, Donald Balchuck, Esther Wegner, Arthur Zuelke, Robert Tagatz, Donald Wetlaufer, Earl Wilson, Robert Krentz. t Fourth Row: Leslie Hull, William Collins, Burt Johns, Jack Robinson, Robert French, Sidney Earring, Dan Cotter, John Draeger Robert Tonn. . . .President Vice President Jack Robinson. . . . . .Secretary Don Wetlaufer. . . ,J Sidney Harring . . Lucille Vaughan. . liss Wohlfert. . . . . .Treasurer .Class Adviser The Sophomore Class of 1939 is one of the Hilltop's most out- standing groups in extra-curricular activities. Ten of them belong to the band and orchestra, seven are participants in forensic work, four are serving on the weekly news staff, and five are members of the Girls' Chorus. Seven of the second- year people attained places on the honor roll at least once during the year, and Don Wetlaufer brought honor to his class by being elected to the position of llMost Ambitious Student in the Hilltopper pOpularity poll. In athletics five boys and three girls were out for basket- ball, and seven boys were members of both the baseball and the volley ball teams, The Sophomore softball and volley ball teams were defeated only by the mighty Seniors. 0n the All Star squads the Sophs were represented by five boys in soft- ball and three boys in volley ball. One of the leading social events of the year was the initia- tion party accorded the Fresh by the Sophs. This marked the opening of the new athletic field to school activities, as wall as the destruction of tons of sandwiches and barrels of cocoa. . ll FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Ettalyn Draeger, Margaret Alice French, Douglas Wheaten Betty Lou Robinson, Agnes Nickolai, David McNamara,Arlowayne Blada Francis Ambrosich. Second Row: Russell Wegner, Norman Welke, Milton Schwartz, Willus Mittlesteadt, Harley Janisch, Charles Roskie, Alfred Schmudlach. Third Row: Mary Murray, Florence Bell, Arlene Esselman, Mertice Johnston, Elnore Zastrow, Marvel Guerke, Ruth Stein, Blodwyn Gramm Fourth Row: Alden Eichsteadt, Jack Metcalf, Thomas Foley, Vincent Metcalf, Edward Schultz, Charles Metcalf, Robert Zellmer. Vincent Metcalf. . . . . . . President Milton Schwartz. . . . .Vice President Desmond Cotter . . Secretary-Treasurer Miss Peterson. . . . . . Class Adviser The Freshmen of 1939 have been quick to catch the stride of the Hilltop, by entering into many of the outside activities during their first year. In spite of the traditional green- ish hue with which its thirty-three members are supposed to be imbued, four are members of the forensic group, seven are in the Girls' Chorus, nine are members of the Band. Freshman Elnore Zastrow is the drum major. Five of the boys belong to the F.F.A., and two girls write for the News Staff. Four members of the Class take part in orchestral work. The Frosh are proud to have a representative on the Hilltop popularity page, in the person of Betty Lou Robinson, who was voted to be the school's Most Athletic Girl. Betty Lou and Elnore were also elected as cheer leaders for next year. Athletics claimed several of the first-year people, and five girls played basketball during this, the first year in which that activity has been offered for girls. The Freshmen proved to be the guests at the first social event of the year - their initiation party given at the new athletic field by the Sophomores. They returned the honors at a party given in the grade school recreation room later. Their first bid for fame on the stage came at Christmas time when they Split honors with the Home Economics Club,in spone soring the Santa Claus Party.' 12 ACTIVITIES :1 First Row: Arvilla Eichsteadt, Betty Ann Cartwright, Agnes Pufahl, Lucille Vaughan, Elnore Zastrow, Mr. Hanson, Betty Lou Robinson, Meryl Ritchie, Kathleen Collins, Esther Wegner. Second Row: Wallace Wegenke, Claude Herrick, Margaret Alice French Mary Murray, Mertice Johnston, Charlotte Harring, Rosalie Hintz, Marion North, Claire Robinson. Third Row: Bert Burlingame, David McNamara, Douglas Ritchie,Milton Schwartz, Arthur Gruhlke, Dan McNamara, Donald Wetlaufer, Charles Roskie, Vernon Macey, Roger Schultz. Fourth Row:Alden Eichsteadt, Melvin Crown, Donald Robinson, Joseph Hull,Vincent Metcalf, Herbert Hallmann, Sidney Harring,John Buchen James Buchen, Leon Wall, Jack Robinson. In 1936 our band was organized with 22 pieces under the dir- ection of Mr. Hanson. This year the enrollment has increased to 42, and new members are constantly joining. It is the aim of the organization to make its instrumentation more complete so as to achieve good balance. The recent addition of several horns and an oboe has helped in that direction. Rehearsals are held during school hours with individual instruction giv- en after school. Each spring the band attends the district music festivals and also the one at the Stevens Point Teachers' College, in order that the group may become better acquainted with band work. Besides this they give concerts and also participate in civic programs, such ag Armistice Day, Christmas, and Memorial Day. Letters are awarded to the students who have been members for three years and have played a suitable solo in public. Also various members are asked to direct the band occasionally, so as to become acquainted with the technique of conducting, and learn to act as assistants. Much credit is due the Board of Education, the Band Mothers, and the townspeople for their cooperation and support, both. of which are essential to, and reSponsible for the success of the Montello High School Band. This cooperation is eSpecially needed by a young organization which, like a High School bang holds such a prominent place in civic life. 14 ORCHESTRA First Row: Don Robinson, Lucille Weiske Kathryn Ann Metcalf, Gradon Brown, Agnes Pufahl, Kathleen Coilins, Bobby Mateske, Elnore Zastrow, Marie Kurkoske. Second Row: Alden Eichsteadt, Esther Wegner, Lucille Vaughan, Vernon Macey, Sidney Earring, Betty Lou Robinson, Miss McCormick, Betty Ann Cartwright, Jack Robinson, Joseph Hull, Meryl Ritchie, Charlotte Earring, Agnes Nickolai, Douglas Ritchie. Not on the picture: Gladys Foley. Kathryn Ann Metcalf . . . . . . .President Joseph Hull . . . . . . . . Vice President Gradon Brown. . . . . .Secretary-Treasurer Miss McCormick. . . . . . . . . . Director The Orchestra has been in existence for four years, with the enrollment increasing each'fall in answer to the first call for try-outs. This year there are twentyvthree members under the direction of Miss McCormick. Their selections are class- ical and semi-popular. The instrumentation is divided as follows: four first violins, four second violins, three first clarinets, three second clar- inets, one first trumpet, two second cornets, two saxophones, three trombones, and the piano. There are six Seniors, nine Sophomores, five Freshmen, and three grade school pupils in the Orchestra.Eight of those who belong this year were charter members of the organization. It is customary for the Orchestra to make its first public ap- pearance at the Senior class play, and from that time until Commencement night they are usually a part of all of the gen- eral assembly programs. Various groupings have been worked into stringed trios, quartettes, and mixed ensembles to assist with programs. The year's work is climaxed by participation in the Spring Musicale--an event which all of the musical or- ganizations of the school cooperate to produce. 15 PEP BAND' 6 A A 7 J kal i; :r v . i: First Row: Douglas Ritchie, Milton Schwartz, Sidney Barring, Joseph Hull, Charlotte Barring, Wallace Wegenke. Second Row: Elnore Zastrow, Kathleen Collins, Vincent Metcalf, Esther Wegner, Don Robinson. Third Row: Betty Ann Cartwright, Arthur Gruhlke, Meryl Ritchie, James Buchen, Agnes Pufahl, Betty Lou Robinson. The real life of basketball games and pep meetings during the past two years has been the Pep Band. This was organized in 1937 for the purpose of playing during the recesses of games, in order to give the members of the cheering section an oppor- tunity to catch their breath. It has become an integral part of all occasions which call for displays of real school spirit. Besides performing at all home games, and some in neighboring gyms, these boosters have always been on hand at pep meetings to get the sideliners in the mood . By enthusiastic effort and regular rehearsals, they have built up a fine repertoire of snappy marches and novelty numbers, for the entertainment of the sports crowd. The Pep Band is student-organized, student-directed, and stud- ent-maintained. The members were selected, trained, and dir- ected by Joseph Hull, M.H.S's outstanding musical Senior. The home economic department kindly contributed to the cause by designing and assisting with the making of the uniforms. Half of the members wear blue blouses with gold sleeves, and the others have blue sleeves in gold blouses. OUR SCgOOL SONG Go you Montello! Plunge right down that line; On to victory you are going And we'll cheer you all the time. You Rah! Rah! Come on now Blue and Gold Wave your colors high We're sure of victory If you Fight! Fight! Fight! 16 GIRLS' CHORUS First Bow: Margaret Alice French, Mary Murray, Ruth Stein, Miss McCormick, Marion Zierke, Lucille Vaughan, Jean Cartwright. Second Row: Agnes Nickolai, Betty Ann Cartwright,Lucille Weiske Kathleen Collins, Marie Collins,Ruth Wilson,Edith Murray, Betty Lou Robinson. Third Row: Loretta Neck, Kathryn Ann Metcalf, Audrey Zastrow, Elmore Zastrow, Mary O'Connell, Meryl Ritchie, Arlene Esselman, Desire Hardell, Dorothy Taylor. . . . President .Vice President . . . Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . .Director Kathryn Ann Metcalf. Marie Collins. . . . Lucille Weiske . . . Kathleen Collins . . Miss McCormick . . . The object of the Girls' Chorus is to stimulate an interest in singing good music and to enable the members to cultivate their voices. Having been organized in 1928, this is the oldest organization in the school today. Membership is re- stricted to twenty-five, and prospective members must pass voice try-outs and be voted upon by actives. There are now twenty-three in the group: Agnes Nickolai being the pianist. Three-part music is used exclusively, and the repertoire is composed of classical and semi-classical selections. Meet- ings are held weekly in the kindergarten room, with special rehearsals called when necessary. Emblems are awarded to the girls upon the completion of three years' membership in the chorus. This year Mary O'Connell, Kathryn Ann Metcalf,and Lucille Weiske received their letters. Edith Murray and Kathleen Collins were accorded special honor award for four years' service to the group. The character-costume party held each fall as initiation to. the new members is traditional on the Hilltop. This year's honors went to Audrey Zastrow and Agnes Nickolai for song and costume respectively. The Hallowe'en party sponsored by thb . 1n-coming members is also a high light on the fall calendar. 17 GIRLS' BASKET BALL First Row: Agnes Nickolai, Charlotte Harring, Mary O'Connell, Phyllis Ritchie, Betty Robinson, Vivian Draeger, Mary Murray. Second Row: Margaret Alice French, Eleanor Geske, Elnore Zastrow Audrey Zastrow, Meryl Ritchie, Lucille Vaughan, Miss McCormick. As the-light of the new year of 1939 dawned upon the world, a i new light appeared upon the athletic horizon of Montello High i The Girls' Basketball work was organized in January under the 3 . sponsorship of the Home Economics Club. I f Thirteen of the school's more athletic girls reSponded to the first notification of an organization of this nature. After ; a few weeks of practice they were divided into two squads, in L an attempt to equalize the strength of the Opposing teams. A i preliminary game at one of the regular high school basketball w games, presented the first Opportunity to the girls of making a public appearance. Thereafter five other games were played In Spite of their relative inexperience, the girls showed the result of earnest practicing and much enthusiasm. Betty Lou Robinson captained the team known as aBett's Beauts,h which was Opposed by The Glamour Girls who were captained by Phyl hitchie. Girls' rules were introduced and followed. It is the hope of those girls who participated in and enjoyed basketball this season that another year may find a team from each class, so that inter-class tournaments may be held among the girls as well as boys. They feel that all girls who are physically able should avail themselves of the opportunity to promote their health, improve their sportsmanship, and enjoy the new gymnasium. Centers: Mary O'Connell, Phyllis Ritchie, Audrey Zastrow. Forwards: Betty Robinson, Elnore Zastrow, Agnes Nickolai, Mary Murray, Charlotte Herring. Guards: Eleanor Geske, Lucille Vaughan, Margaret Alice French, Meryl Ritchie, Vivian Draeger. 18 BOYS' BASKETBALL E 2 22 2; yo 2 1mm 2NTEEQfI 2 242mm First Row: Elmer Kenitz, Dan McNamara, Jack Robinson, Leon Wall, Robert Farrell, Ingwald Wegenke, Clayton Tobin, Bruce Wetlaufer. Second Row: Mr. Meinert, Coach, James Buchen, John Buchen, John Draeger, Donald Bornick, Robert Tagatz, Manager. Twenty-six enthusiastic boys answered Coach Meinert's call to practice at the beginning of this season of thrilling basket- ball. All five first-string men of the previous year's team had been lost through graduation. Due to the boy's lack of experience, it was difficult to build up a strong offensive team, such as Montello has usually been able to support. Although Coach Meinert's cagers did not rank high in the 7-0 Conference, 3 strong defensive type of play was developed, which proved hard to break by many of the stronger opposing teams. Port Edwards, Westfield, Adams-Friendship, Wautoma, Plainfield, and Montello compose the Western 7-C League. Of the fifteen games played during the season, thirty-three per cent were won by Montello. At the end of the regular season the team was invited to the District Class-C Tournament, held at Markesan on March 1-4. Unfortunately, Montello was drawn to play Westfield twinner of the 7-0 Championshipl for their first game. Although the boys lost by a score of 24-13, the game was exciting, and the following night they defeated Harkesan by a 43-21 score. Farrell, Kenitz, McNamara, Wall, Wegenke, and Wetlaufer will graduate this year. The two Buchens, Robinson, Draeger, Bor- nick, and Tobin will be excellent material for next year's squad which will have the distinction of being the first of Honteilo High School's basketball teams to perform in a gym- nasium of their own. Something must also be said of Montello's baseball team. Last year the boys were defeated by Wautoma, 3-4, but won against Oxford,12-8. Five baseball games were played this year, and a track meet was held in the spring on the new field. 19 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB First Row:Mary Block, Betty Lou Robinson, Hazel Noreen, Charlotte Barring, Miss Peterson, Blanche Campion, Madlyn Draeger, Ettalyn Draeger. Second Row: Esther Wagner, Vera Burlingame, Violetmae Westphal, Gloria Beland, Edith Murray, Ruth Stein, Vivian Draeger. Third Row: Ruth Wileon, Ruth Calnin, Lucille Weiske, Margaret Metcalf, Bose May Burlingame, Loretta Neck. Fourth Row:Desire Hardell, Berniece Radke, Elnore Zastrow, Audrey Zastrow, Gertrude Otto, Eleanor Geske, Arlene Esselman. Lucille Weiske. . . . . . . .President Vivian Draeger. . . . . Vice President Hazel Noreen. . . .Secretary-Treasurer Miss Peterson . . . . . . . . .Sponsor The Home Economics Club was organized in the fall of 1938, and has the following objectives: tll To work for the good of the school and community, tzl To increase the desirable physical, mental, social, and philanthropic activities of the school. Any home economics student may become a member of the Club and any former home economics student or any girl in school may be regarded for membership if her name is presented by an active member. Meetings are held bi-monthly at which time books are reviewed, activities planned, and a lunch served. The girls have done a great deal of renovation of clothing for the needy, in keeping with their philanthropic aims. Noon-time popcorn and taffy-apple sales, public bake sales,and Christmas candy making are some of the schemes which the committees have employed to finance their activities and buy needed things for their department. Once a month a party is given for all girls whose birthdays are within that period. The leading social event given by the Club was the Valentine Masquerade Party-a gala occasion for the entire student body. The Club also gave a banquet for the Basket-Ball team and the men members of the faculty. The Style Show and Tea were held in May. - 20 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Witmgaf W174? MONTELLO FUTURE FARMERS MONTELLO CHAPTER First Row: Earl Wilson, Aloysius Napralla, William Collins, Mr. Shestock, Stewart Cotter, Francis Klapoetke, Alfred Schmudlach, Robert Babbitt. Second Row: Charles Metcalf, Jack Metcalf, Dan Cotter, Maurice Metcalf, Vincent Metcalf, Harold Metcalf, Sidney Earring, Ed- ward Schultz, Jack Farrell. Stewart Cotter. . . . . . . President Dan Cotter. . . . . . .Vice President Jack Farrell. . . . . . . . Secretary Maurice Metcalf . . . . . . Treasurer Mr. Shestock. . . . . . . . . Adviser The Agricultural Department at Montello High has a present en- rollment of thirty-five boys. It is under the leadership of a Smith.Hughes instructor, which makes it possible for all-year projects to be carried on. The work is vocational in nature and highly practical. In 1935 a charter, authorizing the local Chapter of the Future Farmers of America, was granted to twelve boys. The organiza- tion has grown in size and popularity, until this year seven- teen boys comprise its membership. The yearly program of the organization is subject to the desires of the boys. Some of the usual activities are: rep- resentation by at least one team at the State Judging Contest, a display of members' work in a booth at the State and County Fairs, reforestration of a twenty-acre plot, and providing for group entertainment and education. Membership in a Chapter of the F.F.A. is restricted to members of classes in agriculture. The Club has four degrees or ranks. It is possible to gain the higher degrees by a combination of satisfactory classroom and project work. The Club motto is: 'Learning to do, Doing to learn; Earning to live, Living to servedl NEWS STAFF First Row: Ethel Schmidt,Arlene Esselman, Lucille Vaughan, Mertice Johnston, Miss Wohlfert, Mary O'Connell, Phyllis Ritchie, Kathryn Ann Metcalf. . Second Row: Vivian Draeger, Esther Wegner, Lucille Weiske, Ruth Calnin, Ruth Wilson, Edith Murray, Marie Collins. Third Row: Stewart Cotter, Donald Robinson, Jack Robinson, Joseph Hull, Bruce Wetlaufer, Dan McNamara. The News Staff has been a very active organization in the past few years. They have worked tirelessly to glean news around the school that would be of interest to the students and the general readers of the Montello Express. Theirs is the task of letting the outside world know of the happenings up on the Hilltop. This organization has been in existence for six years, and it has expanded greatly during that time. In 1933 there were but two members on the staff, while this year there are twenty active reporters. Each class and organization in the school is represented by a reporter on the News Staff, whose reSpon- sibility it is to find and organize in readable form some item which will represent the doings of his organization for that week. Weekly conferences are held, at which time the reporters get their assignments and make plans for the following week's co umns. Members of the Staff receive no reward in the way of academic credits or personal honor. A11 accepted material is published anonymously, so that no glory ever accompanies the accomplish- ments of the writer. Thus, the members show real sportsmanship in choosing to belong to an organization that offers no immed- iate returns for such continuous work. Special mention should be made of the capable manner in which Kathryn Ann Metcalf, Editor-ineChief or the Staff, has led her corps of assistants; of the initiative displayed by Stewart Cotter as master of ceremonies of the Americanization assembly program; of the versatility of the Star Reporter, Don Bobinsa; and of the trustworthiness of Edith Murray, the Staff typist. All members have striven faithfully to impart the truth, to enlighten their readers, and to boost their school. 22 FORENSIC SOCIETY First Row: Kathryn Ann Metcalf, Phyllis Ritchie, Miss Swiggum, Mary O'Connell, Audrey Zastrow, Edith Murray. Second Row: Marian Zierke, Orland Radke, Don Robinson, Jack Robinson, Gerald Maloney, Marie Collins. Mary O'Connell . . . . . . . .President Don Robinson . . . . . . Vice President Phyllis Ritchie. . .Secretary-Treasurer Miss Swiggum . . . . . .Faculty Adviser The Wisconsin High School Forensic Association was organized in 1926 as a state organization, divided into leagues and districts. Montello Joined the organization in 1927 and was assigned to the Stevens Point District, and to a league con- sisting of Coloma, Endeavor, Hancock, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Adams-Friendship, and Montello. The various forms of forensic work in which a student may choose to develop his ability are: oratory, dramatic declam- atory, humorous declamatory, extemporaneous reading, and extemporaneous speaking. A local contest is held to select the best participant in each field of forensic work, who represents the school at the league contests. If successful in the league contest, the participant proceeds to the district contest and finally to the state contest, which is held at Madison. In the last seven years of cantest work Montello has entered the league contest seven times; the district, six; the state, once. As recognition for outstanding ability in forensic work, Certificates of Merit are awarded by the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association to all who participate in the league contest. The Montello High School's Forensic Society awards letters to all who have participated in three local contests. The local Club has grown from an organization of five mem- bers in 1932 to twenty-two members in 1939. 25 LIBRARY CLUB Left to Right: Loretta Neck, Edith Murray, Miss Scobie, Phyllis Ritchie, Desire Hardell, Lucille Rozek, Kathleen Collins, Jean Cartwright. . . . . . .President Lucille Rozek . . . . . . Vice President Edith Murray. . Desire Hardell. Miss Scobie . . .Secretary-Treasurer . . School Librarian U I 0 O The purpose of our Library Club is to keep the library in gener- al good order. To accomplish this, each club member has been assigned one period every day, during which it is her duty to check books, collect fines on books that are overdue, and keep the library orderly. e We have been very successful in having the best of cooperation, and although we will lose our Senior members we hope to have the vacancies filled by some of our capable under-classmen. The Club is proud of the work which has been accomplished during the past year, and especially of the organization of our new filing system for library cards. We are grateful to the commer- cial department, the members of which typed and assisted in the alphabetical arrangement of the system. It is of great assis- tance to our high school students. OUR TRAVELING LIBRARY Little Men . . . . .Bob Rabbit and Francis Ambrosich Little Women . . . . . . . . . .Arlowayne Blada and Gladys Foley The Dutch Twins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John and Jim Buchen Old Wives' Tale. . . . . . . .Mary O'Connell and Kay Ann Metcalf How To Be Happy The Married. . Ingwald Wegenke and Gertrude Otto Country Gentleman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Haloney Daddy-LongtLegSO o o c o o o o o o 0 o o o a a I o 0 30b Farrell Dancing Review . . . . . . . . . .Kathleen Collins and Bud Crown Good Housekeeping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .largaret letcalf Beauty Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Loretta Neck Woman's Home Companion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gradon Brown 24 FAMOUS COMBINATIONS: A BALL GAME Orry and a grin A crowd of fans all wildly yelling Jean and giggling Boys with hoarse voices, peanut selling, Joe and a trombone Nine sweaty men with dirty clothes, Edie and a new song Fighting nine others like deadly foes. John and Jim Buchen Some are losers, some are winners, Dan and the Model A Then they all go home to eat their Loretta and neatness dinners. Stewart and baseball -By Robert Babbitt Don and a lot of work Maurice and Milwaukee Kate Collins and a sax Art and iodine tablets A teacher visiting Montello Bob Farrell and tallness High School found Sid Harring Mr. Shestock and dancing alone, evidently in trouble. Phyl Ritchie and a hot piano What's the matter, my boy? Jim Foley and a serious look he inquired. Palpitation and Arlowayne and a pretty smile insomnia, was Sid's reply. Mary O'Connell and rosy cheeks But you can't be suffering Jack Metcalf and his curly hair from those things! Lucille Vaughan and cutting up It isn't suffering, said Blanche and her nickname Charlie Sid. It's spellin'. DID YOU KNOW THAT-- Lucille Rozek swallows her gum when she thinks Miss Scobie is going to make her put it in the wastebasket? Angie says an absentee landlord is one that doesn't own land. That the Freshies have some very tall boys in their class-- Vincent Metcalf and Dezzy Cotter, for example. Bill Middlesteadt thinks all girls, especially the ones in his class, are pretty nice? Dan Mac says Shakespeare meant somebody was doing some kicking when he used the expression Bootless cries. Steve says the slogan More smileage per quart advertises whiskey. tNow, Steve, that slogan is for milkly Elmer Kenitz asked Miss Swiggum what petting meant? Miss Swiggum told Elmer to ask Graddn? Betty Ann Cartwright had to polish up the 1938 medal to wear around her neck in 1939. Don gave a yell at Adams that brought down the house! Mary Murray has her sister's hatred for referees. Lucy Weiske and Rosey write clever poetry about trucks, etc. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Marie Collins to a Senior boy: I have a phone, you know. Hazel Noreen: Bye now! I had a swell time. l Bob Beland: Clever deductions, of course 1th right. Miss Wohlfert: Get rid of that gum! Joe Hull: I lost the car keys! Mr. Hansen: Anyways, we'll have a little quiz tomorrow!u Mr. Hebal: Theoretically, it's this way, but technically it's another way!n Miss Swiggum: tYou people should know thzattJl Mr. leinert: aGentlemen, it's a sad state of affairs. Miss Scobie: It's just as I was saying. Jean Cartwright: Hi, honey! Miss Peterson: aNow, girls, you'll have to clean up that mess. Agnes Pufahl: 'Come on, June, let's truck on down. Jerry Maloney: nAnd did I ever have a good time! Audrey Zastrow: Now Elnore, I'm coming with you. Gene Tenn: I learned all that in Packwaukee. Gertrude Otto: hBut you be sure and give a cheer for HIKI' 25 SENIOR CLASS PLAY EARLY TO BED, EARLY TO RISE CHARACTERS: Abbie Fuller, a well-meaning spinster. . . Bobby Fuller, a typical American lad . . . Marion Fuller,a pretty girl of twenty-two. Everitt Fuller, an absent-minded inventor. Spanky Minuti, an alert little modern. . Jim Griggs, in the building business . . Patsy Fuller, a young pet enthusiast . . Daisy Fairfax, a lady of the press . . . Otto Kirschmeier, a pet store proprietor Mr. Conkle, an apartment landlord. . . . Laura Montgomery, a lovely Southern girl 0...... High School Auditorium Thursday evening COMMITTEES: O Ka O O O O O . .Editn Murray . .Gradon Brown .Mary O'Connell . .Don Robinson hryn Ann Metcalf . .Elmer Kenitz . .Hazel Noreen .Kathleen Collins . .Gerald Maloney . . Howard Foster . Phyllis Ritchie oodoooo December 8, 1938 Business Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan McNamara Stage and Property Managers . . .Joe Hull and Stephen Balchuck Program Committee . . . . . .Lucille Rozek and Angeline Budnik Artist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rose May Burlingame Director-Irene M. Scobie BETWEEN-ACTS SPECIALTIES: Clarinet Quartetten-O Sole M10 Esther Wegner Douglas Ritchie Meryl Ritchie Charlotte Earring Tap Dance-June Patterson Selections by the High School Orchestra 26 2.8 M Edith Murray Gradon Brown Donald Robinson Angeline Budnik Lucille Rozek lary O'Connell Eugene Tonn Joseph Hull Elmer Kenitz Bruce Wetleufer Dan McNamara Ingwald Wegenke Leon Wall Phyllis Ritchie Gerald laloney Hazel Noreen Adalene Spain Norman Bettin Vivian Draeger Howard Foster Lucille Weiske Harold Saltzwadel Ruth Wilson James Foley Kathryn Ann Metealf Jean Cartwright Lawrence Giese Francis Klapoetke Rose May Burlingame Bob Beland Stephen Balchuck Kathleen Collins Robert Farrell Harold Metcalf Aloysius Napralla NICKNANE Edie Brownie Phon Angie Lou Pat nGene Joe Elm Scoop Mac Incas Teed Phyl Jerry Hey-Hey Addie Normie Viv Oscar Lucy Manny Ruthie Jim Kay Jeanie Giese Skinny Rosie Pete Steve Kate Bobh Harry HA1 S'E N I O R D 0 P E S H E E T USUALLY SEEN At all the basketball games Near the Irish schoolhouse With the Irish In the balcony during roller-skating With Angie On Society Hill At the show Wednesday nights Looking for something Wrapping meat In the office, getting a pass Going north In Bornick's parlor Down On Egg Farm In a green Ford In Harrisville Waiting for her Buddy Studying Commerce In a Crysler Working in the office In a blue V-8 Patronizing the grocery store In the theater In Home Ec. room Rounding up his family In Buffalo Dancing with Harley In the library Teasing the ladies Sketching the teachers Whistling Catching up with his work In a new Chev. In Packwaukee Reading the Green Sheet In the Ag. room AMBITlON Singer Be a second Rubinoff To Get Out Of Town Live in Portage Secretary Irish Washerwoman Aviator Second Tommy Dorsey Butcher Elevator boy in 1 story bldg. Lawyer Game Warden of Harquette Co. Start school again Nurse Doctor of Philosophy A Good Housewife Stenographer Own a chicken ranch Nurse Sailor Nurse Engineer Teacher Bus Driver To recall what she was going Spinster Farmer Teacher Cartoonist Chauffeur Floor-welker tto say Sax0phonist in a swing band Electrical engineer Dairyman County Agent yg WONDER Egg: Kate Collins is always quoting from the works of Lord Byron? Marion Zierke thinks Cupid was the Greek god that had wings? Gertie Otto got the highest merk when Incas corrected her paper? Angie chews erasers instead of gum? Don likes to write sonnets? Edie fell on her knees in front of Prof. one day? WHAT WOULD HAPPEN gg-- Aloysius lost his shyness? Bruce didn't make a wisecrack? Lucille Weiske came to school with- . out gum? John Buchen didn't put up the window in Latin Class? GEE WHIZI Harley held her little hand in hizzin Him little heart simply sizzin, And when Jean did not draw hern back, Harley thought that hern was hizzin. CUPID'S COUPLETS CASES SERIOUS: Betty Ann and Leon Dan and Ruth Harley and Jean Margie French and Leslie June and John Marion and Art Mr. H. CASES INCURABLE: Gradon and Marie Phyl and Johnny Cal and Lucy Hazel and Bud and Miss S. Kate and Byron FAVORITE SONGS: DAN'S SOLO Tin, Tin, Tin, I've belted you and flayed you, But by Henry Ford who made you, You're better than a Zephyr, Hunka Tin. QEDICATEQ 1:9 INCAg: A Jolly young Chemistry tough, While mixing a compound of stuff, Touched a match to a vial And after a while, They found his front tooth and cuff. HEARD ,m 131; HALL: Pat out Dan out TobinzHeard you were after 3 last night. Mac:No, I was only after one. Miss Swiggum: treading from The Cremation of Sam McGeeI Strange things happen in the moonlight. tSo we've heard. How'd she know?I Ruth Wilson I Have Eyes Marie Collins Study In Brown L -. Danny Boy---w--- - -- .-.-- N-.. m--------o-Ruth Calnin Get Out of Town I, e -. Don Robinson Gotta Get Some Shut-eye--n-ame1me.--Lucille Weiske Ti-Pi-Tin eA:--Hiss Swiggum When My Baby Smiles At Me---ee-----ne-a--Mr.Hansen Jeepers Creepers,Where'd You Get Those Peepers-Angie --- EOUND 93 TEST PAPERS: Bob Tagatz's definition of romantic literature--When she likes him and he likes her. Don Balchuck says that the department of the U. S. government that directs insect study is the Insect Welfare Organization. All, gHUCKSI Gradon:tIn Social Prob.I 'Oh, I know about that! There was an article in the Liberty about it. Miss Scobie:'0h, there DEDICATED 2Q THE SOPHOMORES: Tell me not in mournful numbers That English is an easy stunt, For the one Who sleeps and slumbers Wakes up after he has flunked. IT'S A MYSTERY Joe: Anything you can do better than anyone else? Bruce: Read my writing. . 28 was? What did it say?l Gradon: I don't know. I didn't read itl' DON ROBIN3UN Most PoPular Bog , ya ,5 H ' HAZEL NOREEN FT'CttIeSt G 31 ? PET T D BIN $$de Whisks Bog HALL OF FAME BRUCE UETLRUFER VWxttxcst Stmientu JOSEPH HULL most Husxcd mudcnlta DUN MET LAUFER v HOST Ammtrous Eden? 29 KRTHRYN HETCRLF 03051: $30 pukr G 1 r1 ROBERT FARREU Hand5omesE Boy BETTY ROBINSOK mo5tRih1eTzc Girl Sept CALENDAR . 6 First day of school. Plenty of Freshies, green and small. Sept. 7 Students, raincoats, and umbrellas go to County Fair. Sept.21 Frosh Initiation Party in the new athletic field. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. NOV. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May May May Hey Key 26 Musical Rialto Players entertain at Assembly. 31 The first month ends. Sighs of relief. 15 Girls' Chorus Initiation Party.Audrey swings Butcher Boyll 20 Benita Hull shows us something in cornet playing. 31 Day after Hallowe'en. Campus is transformed over night. 3.4 State Teachers' Convention at Milwaukee. Vacation for us! 8 Frosh give Return Party to Sophomores. Good work, Froshl 11 Armistice Program. Band makes first public appearance. 16 Annual sales campaign opens with peppiest assembly of year. 24-25 Thanksgiving Vacation! Yes, we were able to come back. 29 Princeton cagers defeated here. Juniors sponsor dance. 1 Annual sales campaign closes. Golds win over Blues. 6 Senior Play Cast has pictures taken of scenes from play, 8 Sr. Class Play. First time Gradon didn't sit on Elmer's hat. '9 Big basketball game of the year with our ace rival, Westfield. Biggest Junior Class Dance of the year. 13 Home Ec. Club holds popcorn sale, Loretta sweeps corridor. 21 Home Ec. Club serves their first banquet. Faculty and Board of Education enjoy a delicious dinner. 23 Pop, peanuts, and cake enjoyed by Mathematicians. Play of The Nativity. Santa arrives, but what a figure. 28 Student body well represented at Band Mothers' Dance. Thanks for the swell music and good time. 1 Ground broken for new gymnasium annex. 10 All students back with New Year's resolutions made. 23-24 Semester Exams! Everyone is anxious to hear returns. 30 Ten degrees above in the moonlight. M.H.S. socialites enjoy Sleigh-ride followed by party at Joe Hulr . 3 Impersonations in Sr. English Class. Baby Snooks appears. 8 Blues are hosts to the victorious Golds at dinner party. Forensic Players display talent in a first-rate program. 9 Ten students try out for position of cheer leader. Students suffering sore arms from small pox vaccinations. 10 High School campus provides skating rink! Illegal school dance. Inquire of Stephen B. for particulars. 13 Everyone in Sunday best pose for Hilltopper pictures. 14 The boys live up to their reputation as the stronger sex by winning Prof. Quiz Contest. Latin play Bullat'l held. 16 Mathematicians are farmers for one period and learn grains. l7 Soldiers,Colonists, Washingtons, Sailors, and Ladies of by- gone days truck on down at the Home Ec. Masquerade Ball. 22 News Staff and Annual Staff sponsor a patriotic program. 23 The great Gluesing displays his magic to bewildered Frosh. la4 District W.I.C.A. Basketball Tournament at Markesan. 4 Miss Scobie and Mr. Shestock each buy new cars. The Senior Play Cast regret the passing of Old Faithful. 6 The Dr. was busy caring for the Annual Adviser. 10 Seniors now aware of their beauty. Graduation pictures come. 30 The Granite Hilltopper goes to press. The basketball boys are entertained at a banquet sponsored by Home Ec. Club. 5 Local Forensic Contest held in Assembly. 7-10 Easter Vacation! Girls sport new bonnets. 14 Hilltop is host to seven schools at League Forensic Contest. 6 Our M.H.S. Band enters Class C Division of Tournament at Waupun. The Blue and Gold strut to the blare of drums. 17 Home Ec. students diSplay art in Style Show. 19 Biggest event of the year! Junior Prom! 20 Granite Hilltopper distributed. wsFirst annual in seven- teen years. Autographs solicited. 29 Class Night! Srs. past, present, and future come to light. 31 Graduation! Farewell to Class of '39. June 1 The last day of school! 50 51 -X.Je Thank You-v- zZ gzzQ2z2 WdW Mam MM 79Am- FREHAGS LGA.5TORE ??Zwt Zafiw 2W; az lYOMfELL o Faooffxm'r lions flu: 5,4145465 lime 0:155:50 mam koan4$mmmgut gbmmeJMNQL Auf4fv$a7 W -aLu:Ha9zmma lm$m.ghuc 52 3w! In K . W V n'yvzwe .. NW. vi? V'ViI-wnwm m m.wwv w KMWW M . . r? I 3 a I '1 1?