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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1950 volume:

THE ANNUAL STAFF OF MONTELLO HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE EIGHTH VOLUME OF THE GRANITE HILLTOPPER DEDICATION IN APPRECIATION FOR THE WELL-KEPT BUILDING AND GROUNDS AND FOR ALL OF HIS LITTLE ACTS OF KIND- NESS, WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE STAFF, DEDICATE THE ANNUAL OF 1950 TO OUR JANITOR, MR. BORNICK. F ROGERS CONSTANCE Control Slot Teachers Physical Education Archery Club Tumbling Troupe General Mathematics Latin Freshman Class Adviser LUCILLE M. TOSCH Central State Teachers English Dramatic Club Forensics Junior Class Adviser GERALD C. WALLEN River Falls State Teachers General Science Physics Band Geometry M H. S. IRENE M. SCOBIE Ripon College University of Wisconsin History Social Science Annual - Library Sophomore Class Adviser BERNICE E. SCOBIE Ripon College University of Wisconsin English Vocal Music Frcshmon Class Adviser L. A. KIGER Principal Superior State Teachers University of lowo University of Wisconsin Mathematics Senior Class Adviser FACULTY JACK W. WHIRRY University of Wisconsin Agriculture F.F.A. Adviser Senior Class Adviser ANN L. GIBBONS Bradley College University of Wisconsin Stout Institute Home Economics F.H.A. Adviser RALPH D. BALL Whitewater State Teachers University of Wisconsin Commercial Coach Sophomore Class Adviser President Vice President Sec’y-Treasurer Flower......... Colors......... . . . . Peggy Schmitz .... Allen Bliefnick . . Duane Schwartz .......... Yellow Rose Old Rose and Silver Motto . In Ourselves The Future Lies' Valedictorian .......... Merlyn Crown Salutatorian .... Margaret Schmitz D.A.R. Good Citizen, Margaret Schmitz Advisers ......Mr. Kiger, Mr. Whirry ’3 7- ’3 8 In September, 1946, Montello High School opened its doors to 45 freshmen. The big event of the year was initiation day. In the fall of 1947, we were more confident as we returned to our classes. This year it was our turn to initiate the greenhorns. In our Junior year the big event was the Junior Prom. King Duane Schwartz and Queen Carolyn Hintz led the Prom goers through the grand march. Our junior year saw us all showing off new class rings and also earned for us the right to attend the Junior-Senior Banquet. Only 31 of the original 45 were together in our senior year. Senior Skip Day and the Senior Class Play were two of the outstanding events of the senior year. Finally commencement and we bid farewell to our high school days. The memories will linger in our minds — always. SENIORS WAYNE R. ATKINSON will his flirting eyes to Hoiel Crogin. Vice President 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Sentinel 4; Baseball 3; Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 4. JOYCE LORRAINE BARRON wills her pretty hair to Donna Ritchie. Girls' Chorus 1,2; Tumbling 2; Library Club 2; Annual Stoff 2; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Sortball 4. ETHEL BERG - “Kackle” wills her ability to lough of almost anything to Helen Sutfin. Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3.4; Dramatic Club 3,4; T.A.B. Club 3,4; Softball 3; Phy. Ed. Captain 4. WALTER J. BLADA - ••Junior” wills his Toni Home permanent to Don Schwochert. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; F.F.A. Basketball 2; State and National Poultry Judging Team 4; Boys’ Chorus 4; T.A.B. Club 3,4; Annual Stoff 4; Archery 4; Volleyball 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. ALLEN BLIEFNICK - “Doc” wills that brilliant scarlet of his cheeks to Bernice Klo- witter. Vice President 2,4; F.F.A. 3,4, Secretory 4; F.F.A. Basketball 3,4; Tumbling 1,2,3.4; Archery 3; Track 2,3,4; Blue and Gold Stoff 4; Boys’ Chorus 2.3,4, Secretory- Treasurer 4; Double Quartet 3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. Quartet 4. ELIZABETH ANN COTTER - • Betty” wills her many mole correspondents ond friends to Donna Roberts. Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Press Club 1; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Tumbling 1,2,3; Archery 1,2,3,4; Softball 2,4; Volleyball 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; They Tried Him With Pie 1; Forensics 1,2,3; library Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; T.A.B Club 2,3,4; Twirling 3,4, Drum Major- ette 4. MERLYN JEAN CROWN - “Mert” wills her attentions on the South end to Mary Jane Moteske. Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Double Trio 4; Bond 3,4; Pep Bond 4; Dromotic Club 1,2,3,4; Forensics 1; Press Club 1; Blue and Gold Staff 4, Assist- ant Editor 4; Annual Stoff 3,4; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4; Archery Club 2.3.4, Softball 2,4; Volleyball 4. JOYCE C. EBERT - “Pudy” wills her art talent to Jean Zink. Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4, Vice-President 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Double Duet 4; Press Club 1; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Tumb- ling 2,3; Archery 2,3,4; Softball 4. SENIORS MARY CLAIRE FOLEY - ••Claire” wills the Irish in her to Stephen Flaherty. Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Archery 2,3,4; T.A.B. 2,3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4. GRADON GRAY - “Geeze” wills his naps in class to Bill Boehm. President 2; Archery 1,2,3,4; President 2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; President 4; Phy. Ed. Captain 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Basketball 1,2; Track 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Tumbling 1,2; Football 4. EMIL W. GRUBER, JR. wills his Heinie hoir cut to Lloyd Zellmer. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Student Director 4; German Band 3,4; Pep Band 4; T.A.B. Club 4. WILLIAM H. HEATON - “Bill” wills his good posture to Daniel Polcyn. Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Archery 1,2,3; F.F.A. 2,4; Annual Staff 4. CHARLES HERRICK - “Chub” wills his height to Arnold Heller. Boys’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Double Quartet 3; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Annual Board 3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; Vice President 3; Trifles 4; Don't Open 'Til Christmas 1; Forensics 2,3,4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Band 3,4; Pep Band 4; German Band 3,4; Clarinet Solo at Music Fes- tival 3; Badger Boys' State 3; Tumbling 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Football 4. CAROLYN J. HINTZ wills her laughing sieges to Alice Metcalf. Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4,- Secretary and Treasurer 1,3; Mixed Chorus 4; Press Club 1; Forensics 1; Tumbling 1; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; They Tried Him With Pie 1; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Prom Queen 3. GEORGE K. HOLLAND - “Tulip” wills his long eyelashes to Don Wincell. Boys’ Chorus 2,3; Annual Staff 2; F.F.A. Basketball 3,4; Booster Club 4; Archery 2,3,4; Tumbling 1,2,3,4. CARL FREDRICH HOLZ will his story telling talent to Ramona Moratz. Annual Stoff 1,2; Boys’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 2,3; Band 3,4; Archery 1,2,3,4; Forensics 3; T.A.B. Club 3,4; Tumb- ling 1. SENIORS HERBERT R. KLAWITTER - ‘•Herbie” wills himself to Rito Polcvn. Bosketball 3; F.F.A. Basket- ball 1,2,3.4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Reporter 4; Tumbling 1,2.3.4: Arrhery 2 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Newspaper 4; National Judging Team 3. DOROTHY LIBERTY wills her quietness to Virginia Dalton. Girls' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; Forensics 1,2,4. FREDRICK MEILLER - “Fritz” wills his traveling experiences to Howard Puterbaugh. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, F.F.A. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,4; Boys' Chorus 4; Vice President 4; State Poultry Judg- ing Teom 4; National Poultry Judging Team 4. DEIVIN RAY MITTLESTEADT - Del wills his talents as o comedian to Donald Werdin. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Basketboll 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1,3,4; Poul- try Judging Team, State and Notional 3; Bond 3. BETTY NORTH - “Bess” wills her friendliness toward all to Mory Inmon. Press Club 1; Forensics 1; They Tried Him With Pie 1; Girls Chorus 1,2,3.4; Dramatic Club 1.2,3,4; Annual Staff 3.4; Closs Secretary and Treasurer 3; T.A.B. 3; Booster Club 4; Double Trio 4; Mixed Chorus 4. CHARLES H. PUTERBAUGH - “Charlie“ wills his name to Virginia Atkinson. Baseball 2,3,4; Bas- ketball 2.3.4; Football 4; F.F.A. Basketboll 2,3; Track 1.2. 3,4; Archery 1,2,3; Tumbling 1,2,3; State and National Poultry Judging Teom 3; Volleyball 3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3.4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Vice president 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dromatic Club 4. NORMAN L. ROBERTS wills his sporting obility to John Borron. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Archery 2,3,4; Tumbling 2,3,4; Annual Staff 2; State and National Poultry Judging team 3; F.F.A. Basketboll 2,3,4; Track 3,4. MARY ROIDT wills her work in F.H.A. to Ido Hersey. F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Historian 2, Secretary 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Presi- dent 4; Dramatic Club 2,3,4; T.A.B. 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 4; Girls' Softball 4; F.H.A. Demonstra- tions 2,3,4. SENIORS ROLAND R. ROSS - “Dizz will� hi� knowledge of onder tonding to Willard Me- Dougal. Vice-president 1; Dramatic Club 3; Band 3.4; T.A.B. Club 3.4; Tumbling 1,2; F.F.A. 2; F.F.A. Basketboll 2; Baseball 2.3.4; Football 4; Basketboll 2.3,4; Manager 1.2. ROBERT SALZWEDEL - “Bob will� hi� streamlined” Ford to Ruth Robinson. F.F.A. 1,2, 3.4; State and Notional Poultry Judging Team 4; F.F.A. Basketball 1.2.3; Track 3.4; Tumbling 1,2,3; Archery 2,3, 4; Baseball 4; Football 4; Basketball 4. MARGARET O. SCHMITZ - Peggy wills|her obility as o leader to Dori Krentx. President 1, 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,3,4; President 1, Secretary 4; Dramo- tic Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; They Tried Him With Pie 1; A Woman of Judgment 3; Trifles 4; Forensics 1,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4, President 4; library Club I; Booster Club 4; President 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; An- nual Staff 3,4, Editor-in-Chief 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Bad- ger Girls' State 3; Archery 2,3. DUANE SCHWARTZ - Dewey wills his new haircut to Eunice Metcalf. Secretory-Treosurer 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Prom King 3; Volley ball 3,4; Tumbling 1; Archery 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Football 4; Basketball 2,3,4. THEODORE A. SCHWOCHERT - Ted wills his long legs to llo Whirry. Archery 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; F.F.A. Basketball 2; Basketball 1,2. MARY JEAN STEINHAUS wills her smile to Marvel Doepke. Press Club 1; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4; Double Trio 4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; F.F.A.- F.H.A. Quartet 4; Twirling 3,4, Drum Majorette 4; Drama- tic Club 1,2,3.4; Annual Staff 3,4; F.H.A. 2.3,4, F.H.A. Demonstration 3; F.H.A. Radio Program 3,4; T.A.B Club 3.4. ROBERT J. WILLIAMS - Bob wills his teasing eyes and happy disposition to Bob Roidt. Secretary-Treasurer 1; Boys’ Chorus 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Dramatic Club 3,4; Trifles” 4; Forensics 2,4; F.F.A. 3,4; Badger Boys' State 3; Tumbling 1,2; Archery Club 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Basketball 3,4. Row I—Marvel Doepke, Ida Mae Her ey, Willard McDougal, Howard Puterbough, Ruth Robinson, Rita Polcyn, Mory Jone Moteske. Hazel Cragin. Row 2—Mr. Wallen, Adviser, llo Whirry, Alice Metcalf, Bernice Klawitter, Vernet Wogner, Donald Werdin, Donna Ritchie, Donno Roberts, Miss Tosch, Adviser. Row 3—Helen Sutfin, Doris Krentz, Donald Wincell, Daniel Polcyn, William Boehm, Arnold Heller, Virginia Atkinson, Virginio Dalton. Jean Zink. Row 4—Mory Inman, Ramona Morotz, Eunice Metcalf, Stephen Flaherty, Robert Roidt, Dan Schwochert, John Barron, Lloyd Zellmer. JUNIOR CLASS The school year found us with 31 members over the 35 of last year. However, we lost Ed- ward Timm and gained Stephen Flaherty during the second semester. Our big social event of the year was our Junior Prom. It was held April 28 in the gymnasium featuring Tony Winters and his Orchestra. Dan Schwochert as King, and his queen, Donna Ritchie, led the Grand March. The theme selected was “In An Old Dutch Garden”. SOPHOMORE CLASS When school resumed this year 38 of the original 43 members of our class returned. At our initiation party, September 29, the girls looked stunning with their dresses reversed and wearing pigtails and the boys were just as at- tractive with their knee length trousers and long hose. Sophomores usually aren't too active, ex- cept in sports and music, but be on the lookout for news about us next year. Row 1—Donald Rowe, Orland Buchholx, Avis Tipton, John Wheaton, Lila Holx, Doris Smith, Paul Shurpit, Dorothy Wheoton. Row 2—Adviser, Mr. Ball, Joyce Kieck, Ralph Gruber, Ralph Neale, Donald Buchholx, Jordan Koxlowski, John Furman, La Verne, Dahlke, Jeon Slowey, Adviser, Miss Irene Scobie. Row 3—Geraldine Kusick, Imogene Ratacxak, Ann Nikolai, Emaline Barron, Lois Zellmer, Mary Wianecki, Jane Bliefnick, Joann Groy, Dorothy Wilson. Row 4—Armin Churchill, James Patterson, Roger Otto, Edmund Bed narek, George Thompson, William Bettin, Robert Cotter, Raymond Schwochert, Harry Wilson. Row 1—Rita Schwochort, Joann Barron, Donna Gaatz, Margaret Kristof, Carolyn Smart. Dorothy Weiske, Bonita Nowland, Alice Ebert, Florence Steinhaus. Row 2—Adviser, Mr. Constance, Jacqueline Kiger, Janis Robinson, Dorothy Utke, Darlyn DiBell, Potricio McMahon, lone Klimke, Lois Zuhlke, Delores Schloefer, Susan Daniels, Adviser, Mis Bernice Scobie. Row 3—Zone Zweifel, Norma Schorenberg, Caroline Stephens, John Kerske, Kenneth Cragin, Duane Kemnitz, William Barron, Frank Danner, Lloyd Fredrick, John Boehm. Row 4—Donald Utke, Roger Bessac, Richard Timm, Melvin Bell, Richard Noreen, Arden Whitmore, Arnold Koeppe, James Napralla, William Lambert. Row 5—Gerald Leffler, David Thompson, Donald Erickson, Dale Steinhaus, Robert Becher, Donald Roidt, Fred Rohner, John Bandt, Robert Schinkel. FRESHMAN CLASS The opening of the M. H. S. in September brought forty-seven students to be enrolled as freshmen. We were sufficiently welcomed, (We think), when the sophomores took over our ini- tiation on September 29. The girls wore their dresses inside out with socks and shoes that didn’t match, while the boys came with ribbons in their hair, wearing their mother’s stockings and their trousers rolled up to their knees. To show we held no grudges, we gave the Sopho- mores a return party on November 10. 950 Granite Hiltopper Staff have done their best to make of pleasant memories for you. to show our appreciation to Ebert for her artistic contributions. ANNUAL STAFF Row 1—Bill Heaton, Mary Steinhaus, Dan Polcyn, Charles Herrick, Peggy Schmitz, Ralph Neale, Eunice Metcolf, Woyne Atkinson. Row 2—Claire Foley, Rita Polcyn, Mary Roidt, Betty Cotter, Ramona Morotz, Betty North, Ida Hersey, Ruth Robinson, Miss Scobie. Row 3—Jean Slowey, Carolyn Hintz, Geraldine Kusick, Mary Jane Moteske, Imogene Ratoczok, Merlyn Crown, Joyce Ebert, Helen Sutfin. 4—Donna Roberts, Alice Metcalf, Donna Ritchie, Walter Blada, Fred Meiller, Bob Cotter, Mary Inman, Avis Tipton. Row tow 1—Betty Cotter, Charles Barton, Shirley Bornick, Bette Roe Gardner, Constance Hersey, Mary Jean Steinhous. tow 2—Carl Holt, Suson Daniels, Jacqueline Kiger, Merlyn Crown. Charles Herrick, Dorothy Wilson, Rita Schwochert, Caroline Stephens, Nancy Whirry. Row 3—Kenneth Cragin, Paul Shurpit, Dorothy Utke, Emil Gruber, David Thompson, Ralph Neale, Florence Steinhous, Janis Robinson, Zone Zwiefel. Row 4—Joann Gray, Rita Polcyn, Darlyn DiBell, Richard Timm, Roland Ross, Robert Becher, Ray Schwochert, Doris Smith, Gerald leffler, Daniel Polcyn. M. H. S. Our band was organized as a club this year and we elected the following officers: President - Daniel Polcyn, Vice-President - Ralph Neale, Secretary and Treasurer - Janis Robinson, Student BAND Duty Officer - Charles Herrick. The band took part in the Polio Pageant and played for the Farmers’ Institute. We attended the District Musical Festival at Port Edwards, April ‘15. The Director - Emil Gruber, Librarian - Paul Shurpit, band also gave a concert in May. Row 1—Darlene DiBell, Alice Ebert, Dorothy Wheoton, Bonita Nowland, Alice Metcolf, Margaret Krittof, Betty North, Mary Jean Stein- hous, Dorothy liberty, Bernice Klawitter. Row 2—Virginia Dalton, Marvel Doepke, Delores Schloefer, Hazel Cragin, laVerne Dahlke, Joyce Kieck, Ethel Berg, Claire Foley, Dor- othy Utke, Imogene Rataczok, Jane Bliefnick, Adviser, Miss Bernice Scobie. Row 3—Geraldine Kusick, Carolyn Hintz, Joyce Ebert, Mory Wionecki, Janis Robinson, Ann Nikolai, Susan Daniels, Jackie Kiger, Jeon Slowey, Joon Gray, Dorothy Wilson. Row 4—Mary Jane Moteske, Ruth Robinson, Rita Polcyn, Florence Steinhaus, lone Klimke, Donna Gaotz, Rita Schwochert, Ida Mae Her- sey, Peggy Schmitz, Merlyn Crown. Row 5—lla Whirry, Eunice Metcalf, Donna Ritchie, Mory Inman, Lila Holz, Dorothy Weiske, Carolyn Smart, Avis Tipton, Doris Smith, Donna Roberts. GIRLS’ CHORUS Several new members from the freshman class were added to our organization this year. Thirty-seven of the girls were chosen to represent the chorus at the Music Festival at Port Edwards. We have participated in various programs throughout the year. The elected officers are: Eunice Metcalf, President; Donna Ritchie, Vice Presi- BOYS' CHORUS ... MIXED ENSEMBLE The Boys’ Chorus consists of fourteen members under the direction of Miss Bernice Scobie. The members song for the Christmas program and plan to give a recital in the spring. Our officers are Daniel Polcyn, President; Fredrick Meiller, vice president; Allen Bliefnick, secretray-treasurer. The Mixed Ensemble is made up of members of the Girls’ and Boys’ Choruses. We participated in the spring festival at Port Edwards and local concert. Row Row Row Row .Rita Polcyn Donna Ritchie, lla Whirry. Mary Jeon Steinhaus, Mary Inman, Betty North. . -Carolyn Hinlz. Joyce Ebert. Merlyn Crown. Mary Jon. Mote.ke, Peggy Schm.lz. Jeon Slowey. Dtrector. M� . Bermce Scob.e. -Hazel Crogin. William Boehm. Doniel Polcyn. Bob William� . Ruth Robin,on. Marvel Doepke Vernet VVagner John Wheaton, Allen Blielnick. Chorie� Herrick, Chorle, Puterbough, Oonold Werdm. Corl Holz. FORENSICS Eighteen students took port in Forensics this year. The winners of the local contests held February 21 and 24, were: Extemporaneous Read- ing — Ida Mae Hersey, Extemporaneous Speak- ing — Jordan Kozlowski, Original Oration — Mary Inman, Non-original Oration — Daniel Pol- cyn, Four-Minute Speech — Marvel Doepke, Serious Declamation — Peggy Schmitz, Humor- ous Declamation — Paul Shurpit. The following received an A rating in the district contest held at Montello and will compete at Stevens Point April 1. Jordan Kozlowski, Mary Inman, Daniel Polcyn, Peggy Schmitz, and Paul Shurpit. Last year Thelma Darling received an A rating at Stevens Point and went to the state contest at Madison where she also received an A rating. We hope to do as well this year. Row 1—Avi$ Tipton, Charles Herrick, Ida Mae Hersey, Daniel Polcyn, Rita Polcyn, Paul Shurpit. Row 2—Rita Schwochcrt, Eunice Metcalf, Mary Inman, Dorothy Liberty, Alice Metcalf, Miss Tosch, Adviser. Row 3—Delores Schloefer, Marvel Doepke, Margaret Schmitz, Flore nee Ellen Steinhaus, Robert Williams, Ann Nikolai, Susan Daniels. Row 1—Margaret Schmitz, Alice Metcalf, Mary Roidt, Donno Roberts, Betty North, Alice Ebert, Ida Mae Hersey. Row 2—Adviser, Miss Tosch, Delores Schloefer, Joyce Ebert. Janis Robinson, Robert Williams, Daniel Polcyn, Merlyn Crown, Claire Foley Row 3—Virginia Dalton, Doris Krentz, Jacqueline Kiger, Jean Zink, Ruth Robinson, Susan Daniels, Carolyn Hintz. Row 4—Rita Polcyn, Florence Steinhaus, Dorothy Liberty, Betty Cotter, Mary Jeon Steinhaus, Joyce Barron, Ethel Berg, Rito Schwochert. Row 5—Avis Tipton, Eunice Metcalf, Dorothy Weiske, Charles Puterbough, Charles Herrick, Wayne Atkinson, Duane Schwartz, Mary Inman. DRAMATIC CLUB In October the Dramatic Club held its first meeting of the year under the supervision of Miss Tosch. This year the selected contest play was Trifles”. Two casts presented the play before the student body on November 7. One was chosen to represent our school at the Dis- trict Contest held at Endeavor, November 11. TRIFLES Mrs. Peters ............ Ida Moe Hersey Mr. Peters................Charles Herrick Mrs. Hole.......................... Peggy Schmitz Mr. Hale............................Bob Williams | rU-a J • � « « 'r,‘ Appetrtn Lirent y«4. igjgy� y tr lcr,,s‘h'« ;.r .0o,,«' « dS m J Monttl XT V in Fi Vor.r- ■K ,Fr°m En HUE I y? -:•: ' Vr- SJ 1 ST C � � «• w; ijSM; esetab e P,oduetjo() •• Endeavor Ends 4 Montello Record W'V'S ■X zMSS iV% V $ 0 fej l_ hi Seated: Allen Bliefnick, Peggy Schmitz. Don Schwochert, Ralph Neale, Dick Noreen, Eu nice Metcalf. Standing: Jane Bliefnick, Donna Ritchie, Fred Rohner, Robert Cotter. Duane Schwarts, Dole Steinhaus. STUDENT COUNCIL BOOSTER CLUB The Student Council, under the supervision of Mr. Kiger, consists of the officers of each class. It is the duty of these officers to discuss the class oroblems and suggest new activities. The Booster Club is a new organization this year. Its purpose is to “boost” high school activi- ties and encourage the public to attend them. We sent cards to the people of Montello to publicize the basketball games, and we helped arrange for Mothers’ and Fathers' Nights. We hope that our organization will be more active next year. Row 1 Ruth Robinson, Peggy Schmitz, Betty North, Mory Inman, Rita Polcyn, Florence Ellen Steinhaus. Row 2 Janis Robinson, Paul Shurpit, Rolph Neale, George Holland, Dan Schwochert, Dick Noreen, Jean Slowey, Jockie Kiger. Seated—Lila Holz, Carolyn Smart, Alice Metcalf, Mary Roidt, Eunice Metcalf, Dorothy Weiske, Donna Roberts. Row 1___Adviser, Miss Irene Scobie, Ann Nikolai, Lois Zellmer, Patricia McMahon, Florence Steinhous, Rita Polcyn, Marvel Doepke, Doris Krentz. Row 2—Virginia Dolton, Carolyn Hintz, Imogene Rataczak, Dorothy Utke, lone Klimke, Jo Ann Gray, Geraldine Kusick, Dorothy Wil- son, Norma Scharenberg Row 3___Claire Foley, Margaret Kristof, Betty Cotter, Doris Smith, Ramona Morotz, Dorothy Wheoton, Bernice Klowitter, Donno Gaatz, laVerne Dahlke. LIBRARY CLUB President..........................Mary Roidt Vice President ........................Alice Metcalf Secretary-Treasurer ......... Eunice Metcalf At our meetings we discuss our problems with our supervisor, Miss Irene Scobie. After our meetings adjourned we work at various things; namely — repairing books, dusting and straight- ening our library, preparing new books for the library, and filing cards. We are always busy. NEWSPAPER STAFF The Montello High School newspaper, the Blue and Gold”, was published this year by the high school students. Special issues were put out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. We hope to be able to edit more numbers for our student body. NEWSPAPER STAFF Editor.................................Mory Inman Alt'� . Editor� ..................... Robert Cotter, Merlyn Crown, Delores Schlaefer REPORTERS: F.F.A.......................... F.M.A.......................... Dramatics ..................... Music.......................... Sports ........................ Alumni ........................ Phy. Ed. . - Boys ............. Phy. Ed. - Girls............... Archery ....................... Tumbling ........................ library........................ Closs ond Social News.......... Norman Roberts . . . . Mory Roidt . . Peggy Schmitz . Charles Herrick Ralph Neole Betty Cotter . Allen Bliefnick . . . Jean Slowey . . Paul Shurpit Herbert Klowitter . . Rito Polcyn . Ruth Robinson Seated—Mr. Whirry, Adviser; Wayne Atkinson, Sentinel; Junior Blada, Treasurer; Charles Puterbough, Vice President; Gradon Gray, President; Allen Bliefnick, Secretary; Herbert Klawitter, Reporter. Row 1—Arnold Koeppe, Donald Erickson, John Barron, William Heaton, John Bandt, lloyd Zellmer, Edmund Bednorek, Delvin Mittlesteadt, Dale Steinhous, Robert Cotter. Row 2—Ralph Buchholz, William Barron, Bill Boehm, Donald Rowe, Willard McDougal, Ralph Gruber, Kenneth Cragin, Robert Williams, Arnold Heller, Donald Wincell. Row 3—Donald Utke, Howard Puterbaugh, John Furman, Orland Buchholz, Emil Gruber, Donald Buchholz, Robert Schinkel, Har- ry Wilson, Roger Bessac. James Napralla, William Lambert. Row 4—William Bettin, Robert Becher, Norman Roberts, Roger Otto, Robert Salzwedel, Frederick Meiller, Theodore Schwochert, Robert Roidt, Donald Roidt, Fred Rohner, John Wheaton. GAME FEED F F. A. The F.F.A. Chapter with 60 members has been the largest in yeors. We again held our annual Game Feed and Christ- mas Party. Honors were won in the State and National Poul- try Judging contests by a trio of F.F.A. members, namely— Fred Meiller, Robert Salzwedel and Walter Blada. Herbert Klawitter was an alternate. Robert Williams received a one hundred dollar award from the National Juniors Vegetable Growers Assn, for outstanding work in individual projects. tow tow tow 1 __Alice Metcalf, Eunice Metcalf, Jane Bliefnick, Peggy Schmitz, Mary toidt, Mory Inman 2 __Norma Schorenberg, Hozel Cragin, Ida Mae Hersey, Florence Steinhaus, Jani� Robinson, Dalton, Miss Gibbons. 3 __Jacqueline Kiger, Geraldine Kusick, tuth tobinson, Bernice Klawitter, Dorothy Weiske, Mahon, Dorothy Wilson. Imogens Ratoczak, Virginia Mary Steinhaus, Potricio Me- F. H. A. We organized this year with twenty-one members choos- ing as our officers: Peggy Schmitz, President; Jane Bliefnick, Vice President; Mory toidt. Secretary; Eunice Metcalf, Treas- urer, and Mrs. Carl Steinhaus as our Chapter Mother. Our chief events were the district rally ot Oxford on No- vember 9, at which we presented a skit directed by Ruth Robinson, a Hallowe'en Party, an F.F.A.-F.H.A. Christmas Par- ty and a Valentine Party. District demonstrations were held ot Wisconsin Dells Feb- ruary 23. Mary Roidt ond Ida Mae Hersey were our partici- pants. Ida Hersey received first place with “Come ond Get it and Mory Roidt received fifth place demonstrating Iron- ing a Shirt. F.F.A. F.H.A. QUARTET SENIOR CLASS PLAY The play JUNIOR PROM , was given by the senior class under the direction of Miss Lucille Tosch. Hildy, after working so hard on the date problem for the prom, acquires the measles on that night. The whole house is quarantined in- cluding a dizzy couple. Clarence and Cassandra, who came to see Doctor Haines. They received information about Doctor Haines from circulars printed by Chuck. After the quarantine was lifted and the dizzy couple come to announce their engagement, Mr. Haines comes down with the measles, which quarantines them all-again. CAST OF CHARACTERS Hildy Haines, a woman of 17 .... Carolyn Hintz Olivia, 28 a discontented maid . . Merlyn Crown Queenie Smith, 17, Hildy's friend .. Joyce Ebert Chuck Haines, 18, a boy with ideas............ ................................. Bob Williams Frankie Brown, 18, an embryo wolf ............ .................................. Junior Blada Mrs. Haines, 38, a harassed mother ........... ............................... Peggy Schmitz Cora Haines, 19, a city cousin .... Betty North Willie Vermin, 17, to see him is to believe him .............................. Herbie Klawitter Jerome Haines, 39, an innocent father......... ................................... Fred Meiller Clarence Weeger, 23, a dizzy pugilist......... .................................. Roland Ross Cassandra Cholmundeley, 19, a dizzy dame . . .................................. Betty Cotter Doctor Prescott, 35, a neighbor . . Allen Bliefnick Publicity Manager .................. Gradon Gray Stage Manager.........,.............Charles Herrick Robert Williams, Herbert Kla witter, Ralph Neale. Roy Schwochert, Mr. Constonce. Duane Schwartz, Norman Rob erts, Gradon Gray, George Holland. ARCHERY The Archery Club has been active this year, meeting on the first Thursday of each month. Our team has been engaged in various matches, and well-earned awards have been presented. Many improvements have been made throughout the year. A party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Adrian at the close of the season. President...........................Gradon Gray Vice-President ..................... Ralph Neale Secretray-Treasurer ................ Paul Shurpit Row 1—Walter Bloda, Ted Schwochert, Donald Werdin, George Thompson, Paul Shurpit, Dan Schwochert, Robert Salzwedel, Dick Noreen, Carl Holz. Row 2—John Boehm, John Kerske, Roger Bessac, Richard Timm, David Thompson, Donald Erickson, John Barron, Daniel Polcyn, Frank Danner. Row 3—Susan Daniels, Merlyn Crown, Alice Ebert, Kenneth Cragin, Arnold Koeppe, Betty Cotter, Harry Wilson, Gerald leffler, Rita Schwochert, Claire Foley, Joyce Ebert. Row 1—Rolph Neale, Robert Cotter, Gradon Gray, Roland Ross, Walter Blada, Bill Heaton. Row 2—Melvin Bell, Manager, Robert Willioms, Duane Schwartz, Robert Salzwedel, Dan Schwochert, Chas. Puterbough, Mr. Ball, Coach. A SQUAD With last year's B squad moving to this yeor's A team, Montello lacked experience ond height which ore neces- sary to play A team basketball. In the sub-district tour- HOME GAMES Montello 32 .................................. Endeavor 25 Montello 28 .............................. Port Edwards 53 Montello 35 .......................... Adoms-Friendship 25 Montello 26 ...................................... Omro 44 Montello 15 ................................. Westfield 21 Montello 28 ................................ Plainfield 30 Montello 25 ................................Green Lake 28 Montello 25 ................................... Wautoma 48 nament, held at Westfield, Montello won one and lost one gome. We hope Our Hilltoppers will be more successful next year. AWAY GAMES Montello 39 ...................................Princeton 20 Montello 30 ................................. Plainfield 36 Montello 24 .................................. Westfield 44 Montello 32 ................................... Markesan 45 Montello 30 .............................. Green Lake 42 Montello 36 .............................. Port Edwards 60 Montello 23 .................................... Wautoma 56 Montello 32 ........................... Adams-Friendship 20 Montello 35 ....................................... Omro 70 CHEERLEADERS Janis Robinson Jackie Kiger Ruth Robinson Row 1—Paul Shurpit, Donald Utke, Edmund Bednarek, Donald Werdin, Gerald leffler, Howard Puterbaugh. Row 2—Melvin Bell, Dale Steinhau� , George Thompson, Robert Roidt, Richard Noreen, Mr. Ball, Coach. F. F. A. TEAM The F. F. A. basketball team has done a fine job this year under the supervision of Mr. Con- stance and Mr. Whirry. We have played Adams- Friendship, Marquette, Westfield and the Alumni and won all of the games. We plan to enter the tournament which will be held at Westfield this year. B” SQUAD Due to the loss of seven seniors this year, the second team, will play an important part in the making up of next year’s team. Under the coach- ing of Mr. Ball the second team had a fairly successful season. Although we expect new members next year, we hope that many of the boys who played this year will rate among tb top ten. Row 11 Herbert Klawitter, Delvin Mittlesteadt, Fred- rick Meiller, George Hol- land, Norman Roberts, Al- len Bliefnick. Row 2: Coach Constance, John Furman, Roger Otto, Fred Rohner, Donald Rowe, Adviser, Mr. Whirry. Row 3: Kenneth Cragin, Harry Wilson, Lloyd Zell- mer, Donald Buchholz, Ar- nold Heller. tow 1—Joyce Ebert, Ethel Berg, Rita Polcyn, Joyce Barron, Joyce Kieck, Mary Jane Mateske. Row 2—Rito Schwochert, Mary Roidt, Mary Inman, Eunice Metcalf, Betty Cotter, Dorothy Wheaton, Coach Constance. Row 3—Virginia Atkinson, Jean Slowey, Ruth Robinson, Merlyn Crown, Mary Wianecki, Delores Schloefer. PHY. ED. CAPTAINS Mr. Constance and our Phy. Ed. Captains make the network of our athletic program. They de- cide what events are to be used in our inter-class tournaments and select teams used in these events. Individual points are obtained by these means and at the close of the school year medals are given to three leaders in each the boys' and girls’ activities. GIRLS' BASEBALL The girls’ team to date hasn’t been too active. On October 31 a group of girls was selected to play the Westfield girls’ team. We won 14-8. There will be a return game this spring. Row 1 : Captains - Dorothy Utke, Robert Cotter, Mary Jane Mateske, Gradon Gray, Ethel Berg, Dan Schwochert, Jean Slowey, Dick Noreen. Row 2: Co-Captains - Fred Rohner, Dorothy Wheaton, Howard Puterbaugh, Mary Roidt, Adviser, Mr. Con- stance, Charles Puterbaugh, Eunice Metcalf, Ralph Neale, Rita Schwochert. Row 1—Ralph Neale, John Wheaton, Chorles Puterbough, Duane Schwartz, Rolond Ross, Gradon Gray, Bill Heaton. Robert Cotter. Row 2—Gerald Leffler, James Noprolla, Fred Rohner, Edmund Bedr.arek, Robert Solzwedel, Dan Schwochert, Donald Werdin, Mr. Ball, Coach. Row 3—Dale Steinhous, Melvin Bell, Richard Timm, Chorles Herrick, Richard Noreen, David Thompson, Donald Utke, Frank Danner. FOOTBALL We started our first year of football in Mon- tello this year. We started late in the season, but with two weeks of practice we played Princeton and lost in the last few seconds of the game. Next year we figure on getting an early start, and everyone is looking forward to having an 11-man team in a few years. BASEBALL Baseball has been reserved as a spring sport this year . The loss of several players in the class of 1948 left the team weak for a spring schedule last year. We are looking forward to a successful season as we still have many of the team of ‘49 with us. GAME RESULTS Montello 4 7 Montello 0 Oxford 8 Montello 6 8 Montello 17 . . . . 12 Montello 10 Oxford 12 Montello 7 16 Kneeling__Frank Danner, Delvin Mittlesteodt, Walter Blada. Standing—Robert Williams, John Wheaton, William Heaton, Don- ald Werdin, Duane Schwartz, Wayne Atkinson, Melvin Bell, Manager, Mr. Ball, Coach, Roland Ross, Robert Solzwedel, Gradon Gray, Charles Puterbough, Dick Noreen, Ralph Neale. Row 1—Allen Bliefnick, Robert Solzwedel, Robert Cotter, Bill Heaton. Row 2—Dan Schwochert, Robert Roidt, Coach Constance, Normon Roberts, Charles Puterbough. TRACK TUMBLING The track team, under the direction of Mr. Constance, is looking forward to a successful season. The hope ef the track team lies within returning members and several under dossmen. During the past year Montello participated in con- ference and triangular meets. Four boys were taken to Nee- nah for a sectional track meet. These four boys set a school record in the half-mile relay. Two of the fellows received first places — Bill Heaton in the mile. Ken Soda in the high jump to qualify for the state meet at Madison. This year's tumbling group, under the supervision of Mr. Constance, consists of I 2 members, four of whom are Seniors. The A and B groups were combined this yeor to form one large organization. Performances were given at the bas- ketball games and the boys exhibited many new stunts. Nor- man Roberts, Herbert Klawitter, George Holland, and Frank Danner performed four times on a countywide Polio Pageant. Senior members received keys, and Frank Danner was pre- sented his felt award for first year achievement. Norman Roberts, Dick Noreen, Kenneth Cragin, Duane Kemmitz, John Furman, Arnold Koeppe, Mr. Constance, George Holland, Frank Danner, Herbert Klawitter, Allen Bliefnick, Donald Rowe. WHO’S WHO PROM KING AND QUEEN Dan Schwochert and Donna Ritchie IN M. H. S. SALUTATORIAN D.A.R. GOOD CITIZEN AWARD Margaret Schmitz ♦ Jjl VALEDICTORIAN Merlyn Crown FOUR YEARS PERFECT ATTENDANCE Mary Jean Steinhaus JUDGING TEAM Walter Blada, Frederick Meiller, Robert Salzwedel, won second place in poultry judging at the National Judging Contest at Waterloo, Iowa. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 6— Dust off the desks Ed! It's time to start the new year rolling. 7— Work began----------after the students found the right rooms. 14—What only 21 girls in F.H.A.? 19—We're off to a good start. Today we elected class officers. 21— Where are the seniors going all dressed up? Only to the gym to have their pictures taken. First F.F.A. meeting. 22— What! ! More seniors? 26—The Curtiss Magazine Salesman was here today. Somebody is going to be happy soon. 29—look at those new hair do's and hats. Oh! excuse us it's just Freshman Initiation. The Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors had their individual pictures taken today. Big day! OCTOBER 4-7—The F.F.A. Judging Team went to Iowa. Congratulations boys. 10—Doves! How did they get in? Oh! it’s the Mason Extension Program. 13— Who said our girls couldn't play softball? Better luck next time, Westfield. Junior Class rings chosen. 14— Why all the dirt on some of the boys? It's only our softball team and they come mighty close to winning. Better luck next time. NOVEMBER 4 5—Relax, kids. Teachers' Convention. 8—Where are all of the girls? Only at the F.H.A. Rally at Oxford. 10—Freshman Return Party. Nice work kids! 1 1—Mr. Donald Scott-Morrison was here today. All of the students are now trying to play the piano like him. One-Act Play Contest at Endeavor. I guess we can’t win all of the time. 14—F.F.A. Game Feed. We now have a Harry James in Montello High. 16—First basketball game with Endeavor. Wl.y the smiles? Of course, we won! 22— Game at Princeton. In our favor. Yeah! 23— First issue of the Blue and Gold put out. Nice work kids! 24— 28—Thanksgiving vacation begins. Don't eat too much turkey, folks. DECEMBER 2—Port Edwards game here. We won’t tell the score. 9—Annual assignments were given out today. Get to work. Game with Tri-County. The score ??? 13—What are all the smiles for? The seniors received their pictures today. 15— Individual's pictures are here. Oh, good! 16— F.F.A. and F.H.A. Christmas Party. Was the candy good at the F.H.A. Christmas sale, Mr. Whirry? Mothers' night at Adams game. The boys won just for their mothers. 19— Juniors received class rings. Wonder how long they'll keep them? Twirling lessons over until after Christmas. Bye, Beverly. 20— The basketball team played at Westfield. The luck must have been due to their new gym. 21— Grade school people gave their Christmas operetta for the high school students. They really have talent. 22— Christmas operetta given for the public. 23— Christmas Party today. Boys played at Mar- kesan. Better luck next time, fellas. 23-Jan. 4—Christmas Vacation. JANUARY 5— Vacation is over kids. Back to work. Too bad. 5 6—The senior girls had to tell their carefully guarded secret, their weight, today! They were measured for caps and gowns. 6— Omro game here. 10—Green Lake game there. How does Miss Tosch rate for a student ticket? 13—Westfield game here. Our boys played very fine ball even though they did lose. 17—Snowstorm or not, the bus and a car made it to Port for the game. 19— Start studying you gals and guys. Semester tests are here again. 20— Wautoma game there. They're just too tall for our team. 24— Tri-County game postponed because of bad weather. 25— School was dismissed at noon because of the weather. Sleet, ice, snow-everything. 26— Polio Pageant postponed because of cold weather. 27— Game at Adams-Friendship. Nice work, boys! 31—Dan Schwochert chosen prom king. Congra- tulations! FEBRUARY 2— Everybody smile. Annual pictures are being taken today. 3— Game at Omro What happened to the mirror, fellas? 4— Archery meet at Adrians with Madison Cen- tral. Let's have more shooting like that. Polio pageant at Montello. 8—F.F.A. basketball game ot Westfield. Score?? 10—Game with Green Lake. Who around school hasn't gray hair now? 1 3—D.A.R. Good Citizen Award given to Peggy Schmitz. Best of luck Peggy 17—Dads' night at Wautoma game. Smell those roses. Ah I 22— First night of tournament at Westfield. Mon- tello defeated Oxford, Westfield defeated Princeton. 23— Second night of tournament. Westfield de- feated Montello, Princeton defeats Oxford. 24— Last night at tournament, Westfield are champs. F.F.A. Contest for Quartet and speeches. 27— Coleman Puppets presented “Tom Sawyer” to the students. 28— Serious declamation eliminations. MARCH 2— Grade school basketball game. 3— Let's do well today in forensics! 6—F.F.A. basketball game here with westfield. 10—League forensic contest ot Montello. Let's do our best! APRIL 15—Music Festival at Port Edwards. We don't want to brag, but with five firsts and a num- ber of seconds and thirds we certainly did well. 24—Our last extension program - Samuel Eves. 28—Juniors, are the decorations in the gym finished for the prom tonight? MAY 6—-Another long ride today. Group goes to Port for Band Festival. Senior class play given May 10 and 11 instead of May 6. 9—Seniors? Where are they? 1 8—Junior-Senior Banquet. 26—Graduation Day. A long remembered day for the seniors. 26—pose the doors, Ed, for another summer! ! Montello Theater - M. L. Reibold Fox River Co-Op. Association Herff-Jones Co. Je.welers and Stationers Klatt’s Bakery and Grocery Menge's Resort Cal E. Holland, Prop. Montello Granite Company Montello Products Company White lake Resort - H. Scharenberg, Prop. John Barrett - Dealer in Poultry and Eggs Berlin laundry Company Buchholz Barber Shop Buffalo lake Lodge - Hal Hornby, Prop. Cummings Funeral Home Daniels Radiator Shop - Repairing and Cleaning Davis House - Ed. Davis, Prop. Disbrow's Hardware Electric Fox River Feed Mill - Gus Otto, Prop. Freitag's Implement Company H. A. Freitag and Son - Garage Gamble Store - G. I. Eckerle, Prop. Dr. H. Grant - Dentist Grove-Newhouse Co. - Clothiers Hennings Machine Shop Compliments of Homer’s Indian Echoes - Syl Adrian, Prop. Richard F. Inman - M.D. Lester Isberner - Plumber Jimmy's Billiard Parlor Compliments of Kendall's Knickerbocker Motor Sales Kruger Farms Dairy Compliments of Leffler's John McNamara - Railway Express Montello Cafe Montello Dry Cleaners Montello Food Mart TO OUR SPONSORS MANY THANKS Montello Hardware and Electric Montello Rexall Store Montello State Bank Montello Tribune Nankivell’s General Merchandise Freeman L. Pike, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Agent Robinson Insurance Agency G. A. Siepert - Leather Goods Slowey's Memorials Compliments of Stubbe's Thompson and Sons - Garage Weiske's Garage Westfield Nursery and Florist Wisconsin Power Light Company Brittingham Hixon Lumber Co. Compliments of Louis Cotter Hardell's Furniture Undertaking John's Grocery Compliments of V. McNamara, Afty. School Concessions, Inc. M. M. Smart - General Store Timm's lunch Williams Fruit Farm Jensen Outboard Motors Montello Auto Body Shop - Thos. Mulhern, Prop. Ed. Ritchie - Barber Shop Dr. E. J. Anderson - Dentist Commonwealth Telephone Co. Czeskleba's Hardware Freitag's Food Market and Locker Plant Montello Automotive Sales Montello Beauty Shop Opel's Jewelry Store Shell Service Station Standard Service Station Zip’s Oil Service • '45 0 V 3 ' £ iff. -♦• V. •• ■ r . - ■ ' .- :; • jS ., ■ ?« .. ' ‘ d ., •.. ' W V ;: ✓ j £ ■ ♦r • £ ' J