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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1946 volume:

the annual staff of the PRESENTS THE FOURTH VOLUME OF THE NINETEEN-HUNDRED FORTY S I X BILLEY GRUHLKE Killed in action. New Guinea, Dec. 21, 1942. DONALD BORNICK Died at Aachen, Ger- many, Nov. 1, 1944. PAUL ROZEK Killed in action. New Guinea, Dec. 31, 1942. DALE WHEATON Died. Atlantic Theater of War, January 20, 1944. MORRIS KESSIER Killed in action. Saipan. June 15. 1944. PAUL SCHKIRKI Killed in action. Luzon, February 19. 1945. BILLY COLLINS Killed in action, Iwo Jima. March 26, 1945. EDWARD HINTZ Killed in action. South- western Pacific, March 29. 1945. JOHNNY FARRELL Killed in action. South- west Pacific, December 17. 1942. NORMAN BETTIN Killed while flying over Holland. Sept. 24. 1944. KENNETH FRENCH Killed in action, Okina- wa, May 20, 1945. m ni ni! ii ) % To the memory of these gallant boys, who attended this school, we dedicate this fourth volume of the Granite Hilltopper. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow. They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted. They fell with their faces to the foe. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them . ... 99 IRENE M. SCOBIE Ripon College I on truly of Wisconsin History. Social Studies Library t-rrshman (lass Advisor ANNA L. GIBBONS HraJley College U niter tit y of Wise oh tin Stout Institute Home Economics Physical Education Sophomore Class Advisor LAWRENCE A. LIBERTY Tau Claire State Teachers Stout Institute University of Wisconsin Mathematics Baseball Coach Freshman Class Advisor F JACK WHIRRY University of Wisconsin Agriculture F.F.A. Sophomore Class Advisor L. A. KIGER Principal Superior State Teachers State University of loua University of Wisconsin Mathematics Senior Class Advisor BERNICE E. SCOBIE Ripon College University of Wisconsin English. Science. Music Girls’ Choruses Junior Class Advisor F. ROGERS CONSTANCE Central Slate Teachers English. Business Economics Latin. Physical Education Archery Club Tumbling Troupe F.F.A. Chorus Forensics Junior Class Advisor EDNA RITCHIE Wbiteualer State Teachers Commercial — Office Press Club Annual Senior Class Advisor VERA NAYLOR SCHULTZ lus Crosse State Teachers I nit ersity of Wisconsin English Dramatic Club Forensic Club CHARLES J. McAFEE Oshkosh State Teachers li niter sit y of Wisconsin Manual Arts Basketball Coach MAVIS BORNICK •Bubbler Girl's chorus I, 3, 4 Forensics 2, 4 FHA 4 Press club 4 Annual hoard 4 Softball 4 Band 1 Cheerleader 3, 4 Pep band 1 Dramatic club 4 Home Economics club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 FRFDRIC CARTWRIGHT Bucko The Patsy 4 FFA 3, 4 Press club 3, 4 Annual board 4 Mixed chorus 4 Vice president 3 Secretary-treasurer 4 Dramatic club 4 Luncheon for Six 3 FFA basketball 3. 4 Boys softball 4 CHARLES COTTER Pudge The Patsy” 4 Baseball 4 Basketball 1 Band 1 Class secretary-treasurer 1 Pep band 1 Camera club 1 Luncheon for Six CATHERINE FAYE COTTER Fanny Girl's chorus 1, 2, 3 'The Patsy 4 FHA 4 Sob Stuff 3 Home Ec club 1 VERNON DAHIKF Dillie The Patsy” 4 FFA 2, 3, 4 Press club 4 Annual board 4 Boy’s softball 4 FFA basketball 3 Mixed chorus 4 FFA quartet Band 1 Pep band 2, 3 Track 3, 4 Dramatic club 4 Aeronautic club 1 JFRIE DANIELS Jake FFA 3 Cheerleader 3. 4 Aeronautics 1 Luncheon for Six 3 MILDRED DIXON Dixie Girl's chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Forensics 3, 4 Annual board 4 Band 1 Dramatic club 4 Home Ec club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 MARION EBERT Funky Girl's chorus I, 3, 4 The Patsy 4 Forensics 2, 3, 4 Annual board 4 Girl's softball 4 Vice president 2 Dramatic club 4 Home Ec club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 II IRENE FLYNN Peggy (•iris’ Chorus 2 FHA 4 Pres club 4 Home fcc club I X mm’ TFRFSA FURMAN Girl's chorus 2 FHA 4 Band I Arthery 4 Home Ec club 1 Personality club 1 Annual board 4 BEATRICE GIFNCKE Tool FHA 4 Prom Queen 3 C amera club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 Girl's chorus 3 DOROTHY GORSUCH Beulah Girl's chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Archery 4 Forensics 1, 2, 3. 4 Home Ec club 1 Press club 4 Band 1 Sob Stuff 3 Class president. 1 Pep band 2 AMY JOHN Library club 4 Home Ec club 1 FHA 4 Dramatic club 1 JEAN KEARNS Dramatic club 1 Home Ec club 1 ALFRED LYNCH Al” The Patsy” 4 FFA I. 2, 3. 4 Track 3. 4 Boy’s softball 4 FFA basketball 3, 4 Luncheon for Six 3 Aeronautic club 1 DAN METCALF FFA 1, 2, 3. 4 Softball 3� 4 Basketball 4 Manual Art club 1 FFA basketball 1, 2, 3 LUCILLE METCALF Lucy” FHA 4 Girl's chorus 1 Home Ec club 1 Softball 4 ELAINE PATTERSON Pat” Dramatic club 1 Home Ec club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 MERLIN RADTKF Chick” Muley 3 FFA I, 2. 3, 4 Baseball 3 Basketball 4 Track 3, 4 Camera club 1 JOICE RATACZAK Hon” Girl’s chorus I, 2, 3 The Patsy 4 FHA 4 Band 1 Sob Stuff” 3 Dramatic club 1, 4 Home Ec club 1 Softball 4 MARGO MYERS Dolly” Girl’s chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 FHA 4 Girl’s softball 4 Home Ec club 1 My Cousin from Sweden 3 MARIE SCHLAEFER Girl's chorus I, 2, 3, 4 Forensics 2, 3, 4 Mixed chorus I, 3 Pep band 3 Dumiiic club 4 Home Ec club 1 DUANE SCHMIDT Pete” Library club 1 Manual Art club 1 ROSALIE SOLTERMAN Rosy Girl’s chorus 1 FHA 4 Home Ec club 1 ALICE TETZLAFF Girl’s chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 FHA 4 Dramatic club 4 Home Ec club 1 IX3NALD TIMM Albino FFA 1, 3, 4 Aeronautic club 1 Class see’) and treas. 3 Class vice-president 4 Press club 4 Archery 4 Softball 4 FFA basketball 3, 4 Mixed chorus 3, 4 FLORENCE TURNER Girl’s chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4 Press club 4 Annual board 4 Band 1 Sob Stuff 3 Class president 3, 4 Pep band 3 Archery 4 Camera club 1 Softball 4 ORI.OW SOMMERFELDT Orlie FFA I. 2. 3, 4 Softball 4 Aeronautic club 1 Track 3, 4 The Patsy 4 CHRYSTAL VERBURGT Chrys’’ Forensics 3, 4 Press club 4 Annual board 4 Archery 4 Dramatic club 4 Personality club 1 Luncheon for Six 3 m I MARVEL VF.RBURGT Marr” Girl's chorus 4 The Palsy” 4 Annual board 4 Forensics 2, 3, 4 FHA 4 Press club 3. 4 Library club 1 Dramatic club 4 Luncheon for Six 3 ARVILLA WAGNER Elsie Girl's chorus 1, 2, 3. 4 Girl's softball 4 FHA 4 Luncheon for Six 3 Home Ec club 1 PHYLLIS WALDO Phyl Home Ec club 1, 2 FHA 4 Biology club 2 In the year of 1942, when the war was raging in Japan and Europe, a group of 44 Freshmen entered Montello High School. We were initiated, and in the middle of the first year, our present principal and true friend, Mr. Kiger arrived. During our Sophomore year we in turn initiated the Freshmen. Our Junior year was now upon us and we were really advancing. First of all we selected our class rings; the next topic was the Junior From. For many weeks we decorated the gym with apple blossoms and pastel streamers. Our theme song was In Apple Blossom Time. On April 13, 1945, marching to the tune of Larry Woodbury’s orchestra the lovely Queen, Beatrice Giencke, chosen by King, John Heller, lead the other couples. And then there was the Junior and Senior banquet. At last our Senior year prevailed upon us, the drastic war was over and peace reigned throughout the world. Our graduation pictures were taken, and graduation gowns, cards, and announcements were ordered. The class play The Patsy” was one of our greatest ventures. Other events of 1946 that will be in our memories are Junior and Senior banquet, senior trip, alumni banquet and graduation night. Class President ............................. Florence Turner Class Vice-President .......................... Donald Timm Class Secretary and Treasurer .............. Fredric Cartwright Class Flower ...................................... Red Rose Class Motto ............................ Effort Brings Success Class Colors ................................... Blue and White Valedictorian .............................. Dorothy Gorsuch Salutatorum .................................. Mildred Dixon D. A. R. Good Citizen ....................... Florence Turner First Rou■—Btib Klimke, Jo Ann Ritchie, Ramona Robicheau. Mary Grant, Elayne Falstrom, Clarice Collins, Delores Blada. Semnd Row—Margaret Hersey. Mabel Atkinson, Vincent Borkowski. Teresa IVillegal, Betty Humes, Hollis Jonest Delilas V'bealon. third Row—Thomas Furman, Tom Cooksley, Joan Shurpit, Betty Hull, Billy Robinson, lean Rataczak, Loss Sommerfeldl. Fourth Row—James Kearns, FJIen Laing, Carrol! V'aughan, Robert Schuman. George John, Delores Schultz, George Sloeberl. Fifth Row—Delores Stuhbe, Terrence Foley, Jim Duffy, Richard Inman, Bill Metcalf, Maurice Kearns. Charles Yates, Patsy Herrick. THE JUNIOR CLASS The greatest event of the year, the Junior Prom, took place May 10. The theme, ‘The Hells of Saint Mary’s” gave the juniors an opportunity to show their artistic talents. The boys and girls created a beautiful scene with silver bells hung from a roof of green. While Johnny Nugent and his orchestra played the lovely strains of “The Bells of Saint Mary’s,” King James Duffy and his Queen Ellen Laing led the promenadors through the intricacies of the grand march. OFFICERS President .......... Vice-President .... Secretary-T reasurer Joan Shurpit Bill Met cal f Delores Stubbe bottom Row—Caroline Noreen, Virginia Fish, Imelda Schlaefer, Marjorie Wilson, Joseph Lynch, Corrine Werdin, Beverley H rames, Viola Kosloske, Betty Dalton. i _ __ . Second Row—Maty Jane Trimble, Carol Wuercb, Adeline Dahlke, Betty Farrell, Joan Neale. Francis Kurkou ski, Clarence Scbmudlach. Jean Neale, Arlene Kosloske. Third Row—Verly Radke. Harlan Atkinson, Dorothy Berg. Alice FJcbsteadt. John Duffy, Laurence Scbkirkie. Elaine W eckuertb, Phyllis Moraiz, Joyce Rataczak. Fourth Rou—Agnes Bednarek, Mary Rou e, Joyce West, Paul Scbu ocbert. Charles Arendsee, Waiter Fuller, Mary Ann W eiske. FJva Dr aeger, Rosemary Collins. Fifth Row—Margaret Foley. Rose Ann Kearns. Dick Schu-ocher!, Tom Cotter, Tom VerburgI, Lester Meiller, Ivan McDuffee, Blanche Metcalf, Francis Wilson. The Sophomore Class returned this year with a certain determination and feeling that they were no longer inexperienced but really knew the routine. They lost some of last year’s mem- bers but still are the largest class in school. Their officers are: OFFICERS President ......... Vice-President .... Secretary-T reasurer Mary Ann Weiske ...... Tom Cotter .... Darwin Bell Top Row—Eugene Yales, Ardith Radke, Kenneth Robinson. Arien Myers. Armin Hardell, Henry Cuff. Helen Siubbe. Robert Metcalf, Helen Metcalf, Robert Draeger. Third Rou'—(alula Holland, Carolyn faster. Marian Witt, Arlene Nickoli, Margie Labrenz, Arvid Otto, Leona Gaatz. David Puter- baugh, Marilyn Gor such. Maynard Scbmud acb. Second Row—Doris Rataczak. Mary fane Foley, Gradon Arendsee. Edith Buchbo z, Donald Czeskleba. Agnes Priske. Dorothy Otto. Bernice Heller, Lyle Barton, Darlene Yacb. First Rou■—Jacqueline Kozlowski, Thelma Darling. Doris Dieckou . Chester Krueger. Dean Valters, Diane Gessner, Paul Brunet. Arvil a .ink, Richard Rozek. (Not shown, Donald Freitag) On September 4, 1945, 42 members enrolled in the Freshman class. We gave a successful party to the Sophomores this year which was well worth attending and very entertaining. We expect to return next fall as a strong Sophomore class. OFFICERS President ......... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer .... Robert Metcalf Kenneth Robinson ... Thelma Darling Jo Ann Kit (bit, Florence Turner, Fredric Cartwright, Mrs. Ritchie, Joan Shut pit. Editor in Chief Fredric Cartu right Business Manager Joan Shurpit Senior Editors Chrystal Verburgt Marvel Verburgt Art Editors Mavis Bornick Elayne Falstrom Associate Editor Florence Turner Associate Bus. Manager Jo Ann Ritchie Sports Editors Vernon Dahlke Dick Inman Kenneth Robinson School Calendar Beth Klimke Lois Sommerjeldt Activity Editors Teresa Furman Marion Ebert Mildred Dixon Mable Atkinson Delores Blada Margaret Hersey Jean Rataczak Delores Stubbe Advisor Edna P. Ritchie Top Row — .Mr . Ritchie, Dick Inman. Kenneth Robin- son, Vernon Dahlke, Third Row — Delores Stubbe, Mil- dred Dixon. Chrystal Ver- burgt, Marvel Verburgt, Elayne Falstrom. Second Row —Jo Ann Ritchie, Jean Rat- aczak, Fredric Cartwright, Lois Sommerjeldt. Teresa Furman, Florence Turner. First Row — Mavis Bornick, Beth Klimke, Marion Ebert, Joan Shurpiit, Margaret Her- sey, Delores Blada. Fifth Row—Bill Robinson, Vernon Dahlke, Dick Inman, Donald Timm. Fourth Row—Irene Flynn, FJayne Falstrom, Margaret Foley, Delores Stubbe, Blanche Metcalf, FJJen Laing, Marilyn Gorsncb Third Row—Diane Gessner, Margaret Hersey, Martel Verburgt, Thelma Darling, Cbrystal Verburgt, Dorothy Gorsncb, Fredric Cartwright Second Row—Patsy Herrick, Jo Ann Ritchie, Joan Shurpit, Delores Schultz, Joan Seale. Betty Hyames. First Row—Florence Turner, Beverly Hyames, Jean Neale, Imelda Schlaefer, Lois Sommerfeldt, Beth Klimke. Mrs. Ritchie The “Blue and Gold” staff under the direction of Mrs. Ritchie met every Tuesday morning. Under her direction we have successfully kept everyone tuned up on the latest highlights: White Iris,” Sports, The Patsy, basketball tournament, forensics, and classroom buzz. We have all worked hard to earn our pins for this year’s service. The Seniors must earn fifty points, the Juniors seventy-five points and underclassmen one hundred points. The points are given for the amount of and different kinds of work we each accomplish. In January, a party was planned and given by volunteer committees. Everyone had fun and wished we could have another before the year ended. We have all enjoyed our work very much and hope that every- one else has enjoyed the results. OFFICERS Edit or-in-Chi ef ...................... Dorothy Gorsuch Co-Editors ................ Florence Turner, Joan Shurpit Business Manager ..................... Fredric Cartwright Tob Row—Joan Shurpit. Joyce West. Diane Gessner. Blanche Metcalf. Dick Inman, Robert Draeger, F.layne Falstrom, Patsy Herrick. Third Row—Thelma Darling, Marie Schlaefer, Mildred Dixon, Marianne W eiske, Martel Verburgt, Delilas .Wheaton, Chrystal Verburgt, Joyce Rataczak. Second Row—Air. Constance, Marilyn Gorsuch, Florence Turner, Marion Ebert, Dorothy Gorsncb, Adeline Dahlke, Betty Hyames, Marjorie Wilson. First Row—Doris Rataczak, Imelda Sch aefer, Jo Ann Ritchie. Dorothy Berg. Beth Klimke, Maris Bornick, and Mrs. Schultz. Not Shown—Delores Blada, Mabel Atkinson, Arditb Radke, Jacqueline Kozlowski. A great number of students took active part in forensics. With the capable guidance of Mrs. Schultz and Mr. Constance, each student was confident in his or her selection. Each con- testant was important because he provided competition and spurred his fellow winner on to victory. All-in-all, there were 36 contestants. Serious declams were chosen by 13 students; 8 chose humorous declams; 8 selected extempore reading; one person bravely faced extempore speaking; and orations were picked by 6 persons. In the local elimination, the following took first and second place: Reading: 1. Marie Schlaefer. 2. Thelma Darling; Orations: 1. Marion Ebert, 2. Dorothy Gorsuch; Serious: 1. Jo Ann Ritchie, 2. Elayne Falstrom; Humorous: 1. Joan Shurpit, 2. Beth Klimke; Speaking: Chrystal Verburgt. At the league contest in Westfield, the following received ranking: 1. Marie Schlaefer, B. 3rd place; 2. Marion Ebert, B, 3rd place; 3. Jo Ann Ritchie, A, 3rd place; 4. Joan Shurpit, A, 1st place; 5. Chrystal Verburgt, B, 2nd place. Westfield had the highest number of points, so they won the Forensics Cup. Montello came in second. Jo Ann Ritchie and Joan Shurpit received A” ratings so they represented this district at Stevens Point. At the Stevens Point contest, Jo Ann Ritchie received a B” rating and Joan Shurpit an A rating. Joan Shurpit received a gold medal for first place in Humorous De- clamation from the Forensics League and entered the state contest at Madison East high school. She received a B” rating at this contest. JOAN SHURPIT MARY ANN WEISKE ELAYNE FALSTROM MARILYN GORSUCH One Act Play White Iris” A Rating at Stale Contest. MILDRED DIXON DOROTHY GORSUCH FLORENCE TURNER JIM DUFFY ELLEN LAING Salutatorum Valedictorian D. A. R. Good Citizen Award Prom King Prom Queen JOAN SHURPIT JO ANN RITCHIE Forensics B” State Contest B District Contest CARROLL VAUGHAN TOM COTTER 7C All-Stars FREDRIC CARTWRIGHT VERNON DAHLKE DEAN WALTERS HOLLIS JONES F. F. A. Quartette — First in District Contest Standing—Air. Constance, Jean Rutae zak. Hetty Hull, Joan Shut bit, Florente Turner, Patty Herrick, Teresa Furman, Jo Ann Ritchie. Helen Stuhhe. Dorothy Gonuch. Marilyn Gorsuco. Sitting—BJayne Falslrom, Chryttal Verhurgt, Lois Som- merfelJt, Mickey Noreen. I, I A R As a new organization archery has made startling progress. Our first public appearance was at the tournament. We also matched our skill against that of Mar- kesan. Inside the Archery Club we have other clubs as: Bull’s-Eye, Tough Twenties, Thrilling Thirties, Expert Forties and Nearly Impossible Fifties. The officers are: President, Bill Metcalf, Vice-President, Florence Turner, Secretary, Walter Edler, Treasurer, Jim Duffy. Standing—Air. Constance, Air Jjm Duffy, Ivan McDuffee, Lester Meiller rrt Draegir, Donald Whirry, Bill Robinson. Dick Inman, Francis Kurkou ski, John Scanlon, Bill Metcalf . Paul Schu-ochert. John Duffy, Robert Draegir, Donald Cxeskleba. Sitting—Charles Arendsee, Arlen Myers, Dick Schuochert, Chester Krueger Metcalf, Jerie Daniels. Walter Fuller. Donald Timm. Dean Walters. Boh E R V R (I Y President . Carol Wuerch Vice-President Alice Eichsteadt Secy.-Treas. Adeline Dahlke This year the library club has done a very commendable job in keeping our library and its contents in general good repaid To accomplish this they have cataloged new books, re- paired the old, made library cards and tried to gain a small fortune collecting those despised fines on overdue books. Beyond this they have raised money selling refreshments at basket- ball games and with the money from fines have purchased a desk for the library. They are also working for a standard for the card catalogue and a fund for replacing old books. A new incentive has been added this year in the form of library pins which students will re- ceive for two years service in the club. LIBRARY CLUB Slauding—Edith Buchholz. Amy John. Jacqueline Kozlou ski. Marian W itt, Tereza It illegal. Helen Metcalf. V| ' i Irene Scobie. Dnrit Kataczak. Joyce Kataczak, Mary lane loley. Seated at table—Afrfrj « ■ Trimble. Alice FJchiteadl. Carol W'uetch. Adeline Dahlke. •v v mu 14« I Sv L� vY c.° A r ' ■. 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Third Rou—Mildred Dixon. Mary Ann W'eitke. Alfred Lynth, Margaret holey, Joyce West. Alice Tetxlaff, Martel Verburgt, Joan S bur pit, Cbrytlal Verburgt. Second Rou•—hred Cartwright. Marie Scblaefer, Marilyn Gorsuch, Joyce Ratacxak, Marion Ebert, Dorothy Berg, Adeline Dahl he. Betty IItames. Marjorie Wilson. I irsl Rou■—7 helnta Darling. Doris Ratacxak, Imelda Scblaefer. fo Ann Ritchie, Jean Ratacxak. Beth Klitnke, V. KaJke. Mrs. Scbultx. Sot Shown—Arditb KaJke. Jacqueline Koxlou ski. ii ii i m i t i e e l ii ii The Dramatic Club is an organization composed of students who have taken part in any type of dramatic work. Meetings were held every second Wednesday with our director, Mrs. Schultz. Entertainment at the meetings was provided by the members of the club who were appointed by the president. When the meetings were called to order, roll was taken. Each mem- ber answered w ith a quotation. In April, four one-act plays were given. They were a comedy, Nobody Sleeps ; a fantasy, The Powers That Be ; a pageant, Summons of Sariel ; and a tragedy, Bread. OFFICERS President ........................................... Joan Shurpit Vice-President .............................. Merlin Radke Secretary ............................... Fred Cart aright Treasurer ............................... Mary Ann Weiske Schultz, M. Wdike. Draeger, Verly RaJke. Hyames, V. Kosloske. Turner, M. Trimble. Scblaefer, C. Collins. GIRLS CHURLS The Senior and Junior Girls’ Choruses, under the direction of Miss Bernice Scobie, have each made several successful public appearances during the year. The Senior Girls’ Chorus officers are Florence Turn- er, president; Mavis Bornick, vice-president; Florence Krentz, secretary-treasurer. Top Row—Doris Rataczak, Joyce Rataczak, Agnes Priske, Marilyn Gorsucb, Bernice Heller, Mary lane Foley. Second Rou'—Caroline aster, Arditb Radke, Helen Metcalf, Diane Gessner, Doris Dieckow, Marian Witt, Miss Bernice Scobie. First Row—Martel Verburgt, Arlene Nickoli, Edith Bucbbolz, Leona Gaatz, Thelma Darling, Caliste Holland. Top Row—Tom Furman. Francis Wilton, Ivan McDuffee, Latter Meiller, Dean Wallers, Merlin Radke, Jim Kearns, Richard Roxek, Harlan Atkinson. third Rou—Dan Metcalf. Orlou Sommerfeldt. Donald Timm. Tom Verhurgt. Henry Cuff. Maurice Kearns, Boh Metcalf. Second Rou—Joe Lynch, l turence Schkirkie. Maynard Schmudlacb, John Duffy, Paul Brunet. Hollis Jones, D. Puterhaugb, Mr. Whirry. First Rou—Bob Scbuman. Bill Metcalf, Vernon Dablke. Jim Duffy, Al Lynch, Fred Corfu-right. F. F. L In looking around we find the F.F.A. (Future Farmers of America) is again in action this year. At the beginning of the year they elected officers. In the picture we see in order: Presi- dent, Vernon Dahlke, sitting beneath the rising sun; the vice-president, James Duffy, signify- ing his station with the miniature plow; an ear of yellow corn is suspended above the station of the secretary, Bob Schuman. We notice that Alfred Lynch is behind George Washington’s picture, it signifies the station is the treasurer’s. Fredric Cartwright is stationed by the flag, the flag represents that he is the reporter. Bill Metcalf is sentinel, his job is to take care of the paraphernalia, that’s why everything is in such good order. Mr. Whirry’s regular station is by the owl. The secretary told us that there were 30 members in their active organization for 1945-’46. He also gave us a summary account of the various objectives and activities that the chapter had undertaken and overcome in this period of time. They held their annual ’’Game Feed” in the month of November. This Feed accommodated all members who wished to at- tend. Mr. Wheaton gave a brief talk on the conservation of wild animals. One of the accom- plishments of the chapter this year was to send the six officers to the Officers Training School that was held at Berlin. The treasury was well enough advanced this year to buy a new set of basketball uniforms. They played several games with surrounding schools. The Chap- ter acted as hosts for this district, 26, for the public speaking and quartet contest. The quartet won first place and Fred Cartwright won third place for speaking. ttnt Row—Jim Kearns, Robert Metcalf, Jim Duffy, lean Me Du f fee. Ired Larturight. Second Rou'—X ernon Dahlke. Tom lurman. Robert Scbuman. Donald Timm. Maurice Kearns. Alfred lynch Third Row—Mr. K birry, Lester Meiller, Paul Brunet. Dean M alters, Maynard Scbmudlach. Joe Lynch. ' Mr. Constance. John Duffy. Henry Cuff. Sixteen enthusiastic boys answered Coach Constance’s call for practice at the beginning of this basketball season. Due to the boys lack of experience, it was difficult to build up a strong team. Although faced by this difficulty a strong defensive type of play was developed. Out of the twelve games played, fifty percent were won. The F.F.A. Chorus is one of the new organizations of the Montello High School. It is composed of nine boys who really feel that they have learned and accomplished a great deal for their first year. From this group, Hollis Jones, Dean Walters, Fred Cartwright and Ver- non Dahlke were chosen for the local quartet. The Four Warblers” showed their talent by winning first place in the district quartet contest. As the Granite Hilltopper goes to press, the boys are busily practicing songs for the sectional quartet contest. All the fellows are very thankful for the untiring efforts of Mr. Constance, and accompanist, Marie Schlaefer. Tint Row—John Duffy. I red Cartwright, Dean Walters. Robert Metcalf. Hollis I ones. Second Row—Vernon Dahlke. Jim Duffy. Lester Meiller. Donald Timm. At Piano—Mr. Constance. January 18, seemed to be the red letter day” for the cast of The Patsy,” when they showed their talent to one of the largest crowds ever to attend a class play. Under the un- tiring efforts and able management of Mrs. Schultz, everything went off peacefully. (Not saying what went on backstage!) The cast consisted of: Bill Harrington, Pa” ........................... CHARLES COTTER Mrs. Harrington, Ma” ......................... MARVEL VERBURGT Grace Harrington, spoiled brat” .............. JOICE RATACZAK Patricia Harrington, our sweet Patsy” ............. FAYE COTTER Billy Caldwell, Grace’s admirer” ................ ALFRED LYNCH Tony Anderson, Patsy's heart-throb” ............. VERNON DAHLKE Sally Buchanan, trouble maker” .................. MARION EBERT Francis O’Flaherty, innocent” ......... ORLOW SOMMERFELDT Trip Busty, Taxi!” .................... FREDRIC CARTWRIGHT Joan Shurpit, Mary Ann Weiske, Elayne Falstrom, Marilyn Gorsucb IVHITE IRIS THE CAST ]essamy Doone................... Marilyn Gorsucb Marcia Doone ............................... Joan Shurpit Dorcas .......................... Mary Ann Weiske Lucy Claire ....................... Elayne Falstrom Stage Manager ..................... Fred Cartwright White Iris” was the one-act contest play chosen by our competent director, Mrs. V. N. Schultz. The play entered the district contest with Westfield on November 5, and a matinee was given for the high school students during the following week. White Iris was award- ed first place in the district contest and therefore was entitled to take part in the league contest at Stevens Point on November 14. The cast felt that their best performance was given at the Point,” where they were awarded an A” rating and given the opportunity of an overnight trip to Madison. White Iris” was presented in the Play Circle of the Union” dur- ing the Wisconsin State One-Act-Play Contest December 6. Montello’s A” was announced at the breakfast conference the following day. Each member of the cast won a gold medal from the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association and our school received a banner for the trophy case. An evening performance for the public was given on December 19. Top Rou-—I aye Colter, Rosalie Soleterman, Joyce West, Delores Stubbe. Blanche Metcalf, Helen Metcalf, Lucille Metcalf, Phyllis Waldo, f ourth Row—lean Ratac:ak. Elaine Wecku erth. EJta Dracger, Doris Dieckou, Alice Tetzlaff, Arlene Nickoli, Mary Rou e, Joyce Rataczak. Third Rou—Rosemary Collins, Irene Elynn, Ramona Robichrau. Mabel Atkinson, Margo Myers, Marian Witt, Betty Hyames, Teresa Furman, Florence Krentz. Second Rou—Miss (tibbons, Calista Holland. Artilla Wagner, Agnes Priske, Martel Verburgt, Beatrice Giencke, Jean Neale. Phyllis Moratz, Marilyn Gorsucb, Corrine War din. First Row—Delores Blada, Caroline Noreen, Bernice Heller. Matis Bornick, Viola Kosloske, Amy John, Betty Dalton, Mary Jane Foley. During the past year in Home Economics we have been doing various activities. Such as serving for the hot lunches that were given from December to March. We also served at the teacher’s banquet which was given in the early fall. One of the events of the year was a F.F.A. Game Feed at which all the F.H.A. girls did their part to prepare and serve the meal. The Senior girls have all done their part for helping the Red Cross. They each knitted sev- eral twelve inch squares to make an afghan. During the first semester the Sophomores and Juniors studied the principles of cooking and worked in the kitchen. The Seniors and Fresh- men were studying design, color, and clothing construction. Now that we have entered the second semester this plan is just vice versa, except that the Seniors are still sewing. The ob- ject of the class is to work for the good of the school and the surrounding community and to increase the desirable, mental, and social activities of the school. Montello’s quintet started slowly. It won its first game with Rio but lost to Markesan and Adams-Friendship. The team had to be rebuilt for there was only one letterman back. The team came through and tied for third in the conference with Green Lake. Montello was host to the district tournament and the quintet battled its way up to the finals where it was beaten by Green Lake. Montello won second place. Two of the boys, Tom Cotter and Carroll Vaugh- an, were on the all-tournament first team. Bill Robinson and Bill Metcalf received honorable mention. Carroll Vaughan and Tom Cotter were chosen for the all-conference All Star team to play the conference winners, Adams-Friendship. 1945-46 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Rio . 22 23 Montello Almond 21 34 Montello Markesan . 21 19 Montello Green Lake 27 28 Montello Endeavor . 10 29 Montello Westfield 21 42 Montello Adams-Friendship . 36 25 Montello Green Lake 26 19 Montello Wautoma 34 30 Montello Omro 34 17 Montello Port Edwards .. 27 16 Montello Westfield 34 33 Montello Markesan .. 33 34 Montello Wild Rose 12 51 Montello Rio .. 21 35 Montello Plainfield 37 39 Montello Wautoma .. 28 38 Montello The second team had a good season for they lost but one game to Green Lake and tied with Port Edwards. The team roster had a few changes during the season but the spirit to win was kept up. The boys contributed helpful services when Montello was host to the district tournament. SCHEDULE Markesan 9-13 ... Montello Almond 10-26 ... Montello Endeavor 8- 9 ... Montello Green Lake .... 16-17 ... Adams-Friendship 9-17 ... Montello Westfield .... 17-20 Montello Wautoma 17-21 ... Montello Green Lake ... .... 22-10 Montello Port Edwards .... 4-4 Montello Westfield 13-15 Montello Markesan 7-17 ... Montello Wild Rose .... 20-21 ... Montello Rio 7-13 .. Montello Plainfield .... 24-31 ... ... Montello Wautoma 18-26 ... Montello 6IKLS TOP—Joan Seale, Margo Myers, lean Rataczak. Delores Schultz. Joan Shier til, Blanche Metcalf, FJIen Laing. Lucille Metcalf. Joyce Rataczak, Art-ilia U'agner. Mavis Bornick, Air. Constance. Bottom—Beth Klimke, Beverly Hyames. Florence Krentz. Betty Farrell. Patsy Herrick. Elayne Falslrom, Marion Ebert. Betty Hyames. Jo Ann Ritchie, Betty Dalton, Florence Turner. BOYS TOP—David Puterhaugh. Fred Cartu right. Jim Kearns. Bob Metcalf. Dick Scbuocherl, Al Lynch. Bill Robinson Mr. Constance. Bottom—Vernon Dahlke. Arleu Myers, Dan Metcall, Orlou Sommerfeldt, Bill Metcalf, Donald Timm, Jim Duffy, D. IT alters, B. Dr aeger. • r; I R i V’ X II |i || V v ’ Villi'TIM II U 1 II Li) 1 .i IF imp i ii i� ip r i ip it l i Last fall under the supervision of Mr. Constance the girls organized a softball team. One game with Endeavor comprised our only outside game. This spring softball and track are to be the physical education activities for the girls. The boys’ softball team which is also under the supervision of Mr. Constance will be replaced by track this spring. Last fall the team played Endeavor and next fall this activity will again be resumed. Standing—Carrol! Vaughan. John Scanlon, Armin Hardtll, Dick Inman, Bob Schuman, Charles Cotter, .Mr. Liberty. Kneeling—George Stoeberl, Paul Schu ochert, Tom Cotter, Tom Cooksley, Charles Yates. BASEBALL The loss of several players in the class of 1945 left the team weak for their fall schedule of return games. The schedule was set up as a spring and fall affair between Hancock, En- deavor, Coloma, Oxford and Montello with one game played with each school during the spring and another during the fall. We played one game with Markesan which we lost. We won with each team except Oxford who defeated us. This resulted in a tie for first place. A new schedule set up this spring with fifteen schools competing resulted in three leagues be- ing formed with a four game schedule in each league in which winners in several leagues may have a playoff. Our league includes Oxford, Green Lake, Princeton, Endeavor and Montello. FALL LEAGUE GAME RESULTS: Montello 9 ................. Hancock 2 Montello 9 ................ Endeavor 0 Montello 10 ................. Coloma 5 Non Conference Montello 8 .................. Oxford 12 Montello 4 ................ Markesan 11 The tumbling troupe was started by Mr. Constance as a new addition to activities. The troupe took part in exhibitions during basketball games. The performances were held on December 7, 1945, January 21, 1946, January 25, 1946 and on the last night of the tournament on February 22, 1946. Some of the most favored acts put on were the Valentine for the month of February, back flips from knees, swan balance and dives for distance and height. The troupe personnel is as follows: The tray” because he keeps us together, Mr. Constance; the tumblers,” Jo Ann Ritchie and Patsy Herrick; the castors,” Elayne Falstrom and Dick Schwochert; the cup” of overflowing happiness, Betty Dalton; the pitcher” because he is always in there pitching, Walter Edler; and the jug,” because he juggles us, Jim Duffy. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER— 4— Dust off the desks Ed! It’s time to start the school year rolling. Take a look at those Freshmen! 5— Look at the studious students! Are they real- ly settling down to work so soon? 7—It’s a wind up and a pitch! You're out! Base- ball has started again. 14—Out did I say, or off? You certainly were off today and Markesan beat you! 17— Leave it to the Juniors. They started off by electing their class officers. 18— A rush to the looking glass! A dash of pow- der and a brush with a comb! The camera man is here again. 21—Ah, a victory for the baseball team! Too bad Hancock. 27—Oh my! Oh me! those poor Freshmen are to become full fledged members of Montello High School. And are they scared! 28— The baseball team played at Coloma. We won’t tell the score. OCTOBER— 1— A very nervous Freshman class met for their first class meeting. 2— For once it was the girls who showed the boys what they could do by beating the En- deavor girls in a game of softball. 3— The magazine sale started. Sophs and Seniors against FYosh and Juniors. 4— After what seemed like another World War, the Juniors decided on their class rings with very few casualties. 5— The baseball team squared themselves by de- feating Oxford. 11— What are these strangers doing here? Excuse us! It is the Seniors all dressed up for their pictures. 12— The Juniors and Seniors had their lungs X- rayed. We wonder if out of curiosity or out of school is the reason. 16— Something must be very funny or why is everyone laughing? Oh! Senior pictures! 17— It doesn’t seem possible that everyone is so quiet. Some look on the verge of tears! My goodness! Six weeks have gone by and the report cards are out. 19—Dramatic and archery clubs were started. 22—All students who wished to work on the an- nual met today. 26—There’s some talk of a ’’White Iris, and it isn’t a flower, it’s the one act play. 29— We are tied in knots and doubled up with laughter by a wrestler’s entertainment. 30— More education! Only this time it was movies. 31— Do you see the goblins and ghosts? They are only the students who were going to the mas- querade Halloween Party that was called off because of polio. NOVEMBER— 1—Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! They passed out the refreshments which were meant for the party last night. 5— Take a bow White Iris” cast! You won first at Westfield. 6— Yea Montello!” These cheers were heard all over Montello. Cheer leaders were chosen. 7— It seems some new novelty pins were pur- chased by all the students that were very un- usual. Yea Montello.” 13— White Iris” presented to student body. 14— Another bow! Another A”! Another trip! The play won out at the Stevens Point contest. 15— That's the way! The basketball team beat Rio. 20—All good things have a little disappointment in them. The team lost a game to Markesan. 22— After a long session of school a well deserved vacation for Thanksgiving is welcome. 26— The Endeavor basketball squad played here. 27— You wouldn’t know the school today. It is actually quiet. The buses didn't run because of bad weather. DECEMBER— 5—Congratulations! White Iris” cast! For that A” at the state contest. 7— Adams-FYiendship played here. The score? 10—Old Man Winter has fixed the hills right! You go down in such a hurry but come up so slow! 18— The basketball team played at Wautoma. 19— Oh you lucky Juniors and Freshmen! The Magazine party was given tonight. White Iris” was presented to the public. 20— Who says the city students are luckiest? How about the bus party tonight? Basketball boys played at Port Edwards. We forgot the score? 21— It is surprising how a party and movie will bring the smiles and laughter! Of course we were all very sorry that Christmas vacation was here and we would be gone for a week. JANUARY— 2—After vacation the students all ran to get into school. Could it be they were anxious to start studying or because the weather was too cold to be dallying around? 4—Markesan played here. A thriller. 8— The Senior girls had to let out the carefully guarded secret of how much they weigh to- day ! They were measured for caps and gowns. 10— Boy’s Glee Club was formed. 11— Wautoma played here. Juniors picked out their motto, flower and color. 12— We all agree that into each life some snow must fall but does it have to come down in buckets full? 17— Our basketball team played at Almond. Yes they have a good team! 18— There’s no sense crying over spilt milk be- cause there’s enough water in it already.” Well, of all things! It’s catching! We picked it up from the Senior class play The Patsy” given this afternoon and evening. Fish fry! There’s a secret. Ask the seniors! 21—Green Lake played here. We won!!! 23— Six weeks tests are here again! 25— Westfield played here and was defeated. 28— Annual meeting was held. 29— Annual pictures were taken. FEBRUARY— 4— After the battle comes the reward,” could be applied to the Press Club Party. It was held after school tonight. 7— Movies were welcomed today. 8— For the first time in many years Westfield won a game over Montello on free throws! 9— Montello defeated Wild Rose. 12—Each class had talks about Lincoln. 14—A few original Valentines were passed around. Freshman return party a huge success! 19— The yearly battle for the championship title has begun. 20— The sessions of the forensic contest have be- gun. 21— Continuation of Forensics and Tournament. 22— The victorious Montello team, which has for a number of years held the title, was defeated by a more victorious Green Lake team. The forensic contest ended. 26— The second forensic elimination contest. MARCH— 5— Quartet boys won first in the district contest. 6— Forensics contest at Westfield. Two A's. 7— All-Star game at Plainfield. 8— Buses went home at one o'clock on account of snow storm. 12— Everyone is very sorry there is no school be- cause of the water system. 13— Dramatic meeting to discuss one act plays. 18— Banquet at Plainfield for Big 7C” 1st team. 19— Terry Foley and Ramona Robicheau taking a vacation with the chicken pox. 22—Forensics contest at Stevens Point. Grade basketball tournament at Plainfield. 26— Archery teams went to Markesan. There were more arrows flying than Dan Cupid has ever seen. 27— The basketball boys, cheerleaders, and the senior girls in girls' chorus received letters. APRIL— 5—Students have developed a liking for volleyball which they play in the evening. We are positive volleyball is all they are interested in. 6— Joan Shurpit won a B” at Madison in foren- sics. 7— Some students partook in the state's archery tournament. 11— Markesan archery came to Montello. 12— Montello baseball boys play at Oxford. 19—Sad faces. Easter vacation has started. 22— Endeavor boys play at Montello. 23— Birds and pets helped entertain the students. 25 What finery! The Junior and Senior banquet was held. 26—Track boys went to Westfield for practice. 29— Boys rode over to compete with Princeton. 30— Three one act plays were held. MAY— 3—Oxford and Green Lake track boys met at Montello. 5—Green Lake played at Montello. 8— Bohemian glass blowers demonstrated how to be a glass blower. 10—A gala affair. 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