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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1951 volume:

jWoHtdlo Migk School ANNUAL STAFF INTRODUCES THE NINTH VOLUME OF THE (granite Milltopper NINETEEN-HUNDRED FIFTY - ONE ■■ Dedication... In behalf of the students of Montello High School, we, the members of the annual staff, dedicate our ’51-Granite Hilltopper” to you, Mr. Kiger, as a token of our appreciation for guidance and sincere kindness extended to us. We wish to express our most sincere Thanks” for everything. I JAC K W WHIRRY i niternty of W isconsin Agriculture F.F.A. Adviser Freshman Class Adviser LUCILLE M TOSCH Central State Teachers English Dramatic Club Forensics Senior Class Adviser L. A. KIGER Principal Superior State Teachers University of Iowa University of Wisconsin Mathematics Senior Class Adviser IRENE M. SCOBIE Ripon College University of Wisconsin History Social Science Annual • Library Junior Class Adviser KENNETH T. VOGT Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Band Instrumental Music F. ROGERS CONSTANCE Central State Teachers Physical Education Archery Club Tumbling Troupe General Mathematics General Science Sophomore Class Adviser ANN L. GIBBONS Bradley College University of Wisconsin Stout Institute Home Economics F.H.A. Adviser Freshman Class Adviser RALPH D. BALL Whitewater State T eachers University of Wisconsin Commercial Coach Junior Class Adviser BERNICE E. SCOBIE Ripon College University of W isconsin Biology English Vocal Music Sophomore Class Adviser Motto ............ Nothing Ventured; Nothing Gained” Valedictorian Daniel Polcyn Salutatorian ............. Mary Inman D.A.R. Good Citizen .... Mary Inman Advisers ...... Miss Tosch, Mr. Kiger President ........ Vice President .... Secretary-T reasu rer Flower ............. Colors ............. . Eunice Metcalf Dan Schwochert .... Dan Polcyn Pink Rose Buds Blue and Silver Forty-four freshmen entered Montello High School in the fall of 1947. The important event of that year was initiation. Then came our sopho- more year w'hen it was our turn to initiate the freshmen. As juniors we selected our class rings. The main event was the junior prom. The Grand March was lead by our King, Don Schwochert, and Queen, Donna Ritchie. The theme was In an Old Dutch Garden,” music by Tony Winters. It was also our privilege to attend the Junior Senior Banquet. As Seniors we sponsored a Christmas dance, presented our class play, and enjoyed our skip day in May. At last commencement — our high school days are over, but they will always linger in our memories. ... Seniors VIRGINIA ATKINSON Ginny Ann” F.H.A. 1; Girls' Chorus 1; Softball 3. WILLIAM BOEHM Bill Archcr - 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Chorus 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; F.F.A. Quartet 4; In Spring The Sap” 4. HAZEL ANN CRAGIN (,iris’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mix- ed Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 1, 2,3. VIRGINIA DALTON ”Ginny F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chor- us 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 1,2; Dra- matic Club 3; In Spring The Sap” 4; Girls’ Softball 4. MARVEL DOEPKE Marbles” Library Club 1,2,3,4; Secre- tary-Treasurer 4; Dramatic Club 1,2; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,4; An- nual Staff 2; Mixed Chorus 3.4; F.H.A. 1,2; TAB. Club 2,3,4. STEPHEN FLAHERTY ’Rocky” R-Club 2,3; Basketball Manager 3; Football Man- ager 2,3; Football 4; In Spring The Sap” 4. ARNOLD HELLER ”Arnie” F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; F.F.A. Sen- tinel 4; F.F.A. Basketball 3, 4: F.F.A. Quartet 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Boys’ Chorus 1, 2.3; Phy. Ed. Award 3,4; In Spring The Sap 4; Softball 4; Track 3,4. IDA MAE HERSEY Idie F.H.A. 2,3,4, Recreational Leader 3, Secretary 4; F.H. A. Demonstrations 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; For- ensics 1,2,3,4; Dramatics 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Softball 4; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4; The Bad Pen- ny” 1; Trifles” 3; In Spring The Sap” 4. Seniors... MARY INMAN Dor Annual Staff 1,2,3 ,4; An- nual Board 4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; Women of Judgment 2, Finders Keepers 4; Forensics 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Historian 3; Girls’ Chorus 1.2,3,4; Double Trio 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Archery 1,2; Booster Club 4; News paper Staff 3; Editor; In Spring The Sap” 4; Girls’ Softball 1,3,4; Badger Girls’ State 3; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4; Free Throw Award 2; Phy. Fd. Award 2. BERNICE KLA WITTER Bern it F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Li- brary Club 3,4; Girls’ Soft- ball 4. MARY MATESKF. Janie” Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4: Phy. Ed. Captain 2,3; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Annual Staff 1,2,3.4; Double Trio 4; Quartet 4; In Spring The Sap 4; Girls’ Softball 3; Free Throw Award 1. WILLARD McDOUGAL Mac F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. ALICE METCALF Mitts Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3,4; Secre- tary 4; Library Club 1,2,3, 4, Vice Pres. 3; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4, Historian 2, Reporter 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Dramatic Club 2,3; Forensics 2,3; In Spring The Sap” 4. EUNICE METCALF Unic Secretary-Treasurer 1, Vice President 2,3, President 4; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4, Presi- dent 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 2,4, Treasur- er 3, State Officer 4; Libra- ry Club 2,3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 3. President 4; Dramatics 2,3; Forensics 2, 3,4; Girls’ Softball 3,4; In Spring The Sap 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4; Phy. Ed. Co- Captain 1,2,3, Phy. Ed. Captain 4; Emily Post Eti- quette Award 4. RAMONA MORATZ Motu Library Club 2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,3,4. DANIEL POLCYN Dan” Vice President 1, President 2, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Boys’ Chorus 2,3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Forensics 3,4; Dramatics 3; Archery 1,2,3; Badger Boys’ State 3; In Spring The Sap” 4; Band 2,3,4; Tumbling I; Annual Staff 3,4; Bovs' Double Quartet 2; Sports Manager 4. ... Seniors RITA POLCYN Ritz Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3.4; Dra- matic Club 1,3,4; Forensics 1,3.4; Archery 1,2; Girls’ Softball 1.3,4; Annual Staff .W� . Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; I ihrary Club 2.3,4; T.A.B. Club 2,3.4, Band 3.4; Dou- ble Duct C Booster Club 3; N paper staff 3; Double Tm 4. IX3NNA RITCHIE Rich Secretary - Treasurer 2,3; Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,4; An- nual Staff 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3.4; Double Trio 3. 4; Prom Queen 3; In Spring The Sap” 4; T.A.B. Club 3,4. HOWARD PUTERBAUGH Howie F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Secretary 4 F.F.A. Basketball 1; Soft hall 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4 Volleyball 3,4; Track 3,4 Judging Team 1950-’51 Phy. Ed. Co-Captain 3,4. DONNA ROBERTS Blond ie Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3; Library Club 1,2,3,4; Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; Band 2; In Spring The Sap” 4; Annual Staff 2,3,4. RUTH ROBINSON Mug Class President 1; Phy. Ed. Captain 1; Girls’ Chorus 1. 2,3,4; Vice President 4? Dramatic Club 1,2,3,4; For- ensics 1; Annual Staff 1,2, 3,4; F.H.A. 2,3.4, Song- leader 3, Treasurer 4; Tri- ple Trio 2; Cheerleader 2, 3,4; Newspaper Staff 3; Booster Club 3, Secretary 3; Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; In Spring The Sap” 4; F.F.A.- F.H.A. Quartet 3; Tumbling 1; Archery 2; Girls’ Soft- hall 3,4; Quartet 4. DANIEL SCHWOCHERT Dun Class President 3, Vice President 4; Basketball 2. 3,4; Phy. Ed. Captain 3; Prom King 3; Track 3,4; Football 3,4; Archery 1,2,3; Booster Club 3; Tumbling 1; In Spring The Sap” 4. ROBERT ROIDT Ruinbow” F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Vice Presi- dent 4; Basketball 3,4; Football 4; F.F.A. Basket- ball 2; Track 2,3,4; In Spring The Sap” 4. HELEN SUTFIN Toots Annual Staff 3,4; T.A.B. Club 2,3,4. VERNET WAGNER Rudy Boys’ Chorus'1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,4. DONALD WERDIN • Windy'' Phy. Ed. Captain 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3; Softball 3,4; Volleyball 2,3,4; Tumbling 1,2; Arch- ery 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Basketball Manager 2; Track 3; Boys’ Chorus 1,2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Double Quartet 3. ILA WHIRRY Bunny Mixed Chorus 2,3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2,3«4; Double Trio 3,4. DONALD WINCELL Wimpy F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; T.A.B. Club 3,4. King Queen Crown LLOYD ZELLMER Mixed Chorus 4; F.F.A. Basketball 3,4; Archery 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Quartet 4; D.H.I.A. 1,2,3,4; President 4. ...................... Dan Schwochert ........................ Donna Ritchie Bearers ................. Joan Stoeberl and Tommy Thompson ROW' 1- La I'erne Dahlke, Ann Nikolai, Orland Buchholz, John Furman, Lois Zellmer, Ralph Neale. ROW' 2: Ad- viser, Mr. Ball, Doris Smith, Raymond Schwochert, Paul Shurpit, Robert Cotter, Donald Roue, Adidser, Miss Irene Seohie ROW 3. Mary Wianecki, jean Slouey, Faye Ingraham, Imogene Rataczak, Dorothy Wilson, Gera dine Kusict, )ane Bliefnick. ROW 4: Jordan Kozlowski, Avis Tipton, William Beilin, George Thompson, Edmund Bednarek, James Patterson, Lila, Holz, June Kelm, Absent: Joyce Kieck. junior Class We began the school year with 29 members over the 35 of last year. However, we lost Joann Gray, Ralph Gruber, and John Wheaton during the first semester and Jean Slowey during the sec- ond semester, but gained Faye Ingraham. We re- ceived our class rings December 4, which was a big event for all of us. Our big social event for the year was the Junior Prom. It was held April 20, in the gymnasium featuring Tony Winters and his orchestra. King George Thompson and his queen, June Kelm, led the promenaders through the grand march to the strains of the theme song, Moonlight and Roses. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ......................... Ralph Neale Vice President .................... Joyce Kieck Secretary-Treasurer .............. Robert Cotter Sophomore Class When school resumed this year 45 of the original members returned. Newcomers were Phyllis Czeskleba, Marcella Chenoweth, and Marjorie Lambert. We Sophomores were quite active in sports, music, and many other activities. We hope to be more active next year. CLASS OFFICERS President ........................ Richard Noreen Vice President .................. Florence Steinhaus Secretary-Treasurer ........................... Dale Steinhaus ROW 1: John Kerske, Phyllis Czeskleba, Lois Zuehlke, Kenneth Cragin, Donald Like, Joann Barron, William Barron, Frank Danner, Duane Kemnitz. ROW 2: Adviser, Mr. Constance, Darlyne DiBell, Alice Ebert, Ralph Buchholz, Wil- liam Lambert, James Napralla, lone Klimke, Patricia McMahon, Janis Robinson, Adviser, Miss Bernice Scobie. ROW 3: Marcella Chenoweth, Susan Daniels, Lloyd Fredrick, Zane Zweifel, Dorothy V ke, Caroline Stephens, Jac- queline Kiger, Norma Scharenberg, John Boehm. ROW 4: Florence Steinhaus, Robert Schinkel, Melvin Bell, Richard Noreen, Arnold Koeppe, Richard Timm, Arden Whitmore, Roger Bessac, Donna Gaatz, Gerald Leffler. ROW 5: Bon- ita Now I and, Robert Becker, Carolyn Smart, Dale Steinhaus, Donald Roidt, Fred Rohner, Dorothy Weiske, John Bandt, David Thompson. Absent: Rita Scfmochert. ROW I: Marlene Borkowski, Shirley Bornick, Daun Polcyn, Nancy Whirry, Carol Disbrow, Ronald Blada, Thomas Kusick, Betty Bliefnick, Beverly Kolias zar. ROW 2: Adviser Mr. Whirry, Henry Klawitter, Robert Schwartz, Betty Puterbaugh, Walter Gruber, Marian Lytle, Loretta Wheaton, Angeline Kelm, Donald Blada, Adviser Miss Gibbons. ROW 3. Arlene Dahlke, Robert Lambert, Howard Zel mer, Gordon Werdin, Edward Scharenberg, Melvin Ingraham, Sherman Bean, Betty Gardner, Kathryn Kearns. ROW 4: Jack Fohl, Leah Roberts, Mavis Mittlesteadt. Robert Freitag, James North, Laurence Liberty, Gerald Polcyn, Bernice Swaney, Dixie Walters. ROW 5; Lois Klingbeil, Philip Beck- man, Dorothy Schinkel, James Swaney, Henry Doepke, Francis Roidt, Janice Nankivell, Patricia Nindorf, Edrienna Kalinske, Marjorie Flynn. Absent: Bernice Wincell and Fredrick Mattheis. freshmen Class In September school resumed with 47 new faces. We were welcomed with the custom- ary remarks and criticisms. Our initiation took place October 13, 1950. We girls in our pa’s pants, shirts, and overshoes and boys cute in their bibs, bonnets, and bows humbly bowed before last year’s frosh. Oh, well! wait till next year — then Frosh B-E-W-A-R-E. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President .................... Robert Schwartz Vice President .............. Loretta Wheaton Secretary-Treasurer ........... Betty Bliefnick ROW 1: LaV erne Da hike, Ann Nikolai. Imogene Rataczak, Rita Polcyn, Ida Mae Hersey, Mary Jane Ma eske, Ruth Robinson, Susan Daniels. ROW 2: Doris Kren z, Helen Sutfin. Jean Slouey, Geraldine Kusick, Jane Bliefnick, Mary Wianecki, Adviser Miss Irene Scobie. ROW 3: Ralph Neale, Paul Shurpit, Doris Smith. Robert Cotter, Robert Schin- kelt Dan Polcyn, Alice Metcalf. ROW 4: Bernice KlauitteDonna Ritchie, Ramona Moratz, Mary Inman, Dorothy Weiske, Eunice Metcalf, Avis Tipton, Donna Roberts. Jimml Staff The 1951 Annual members have tried to gather a few remembrances of the past school year. Each member of the Staff and Board was assisted to a special duty and with combined assignments pro- duced our Annual with the assistance of Miss Irene Scobie. We wish to thank Dan Schwochert, Ann Niko- lai, and Mary Wianecki for their artistic contri- butions. ANNUAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief ... Ralph Neale Co-Editor ................. Dan Polcyn Business Mgr..... Paul Shurpit Ass’t. Business Mgr. Mary Inman ROW I: Iacc ueline Kiger, Susan Daniels, Rita Schurochert, Dorothy Wilson, Nancy Whirry, Lois Zuhlke, loan Bar- ron, Carol Disbrow, Florence Steinhaus, Ralph Neale. ROW 2: Robert Becher, Mr. Vogt, Band Instructor, Faye Ingraham, Betty Bliefnecb, Bette Rae Gardner. Paul Shurpit, Kenneth Cragin, Dorothsc Ulke, Shirley Bornick, Con- stance Hersey, Henry Doepte. ROW 3: Alice Ebert, Rita Polcyn, Phyllis Czestleba, LMrlyn DiBell, Richard Timm, Ray Schu'ochert, Doris Smith, Gerald Leffler, Daniel Polcyn, Norma Scharenberg. M- M. S. Band You can still hear the sound of horns and the beat of drums at Montello High. Under our new director, Mr. Vogt, we are progressing rapidly. We’ve played for basketball games and the Farmers’ Institute, but our first appearance with uniform and all — occurred the night of the Senior Class Play. The band will participate in a music festival at Westfield, May 5. A musicale will be held for parents and friends in May. Representatives of our music department re- ceived the following awards at the Music Fes- tival at Port Edwards last spring: M.H.S. Band ........ M.H.S. Band ........ Girls’ Double Trio .. Girls’ Double Duet Girls’ Glee Club Mixed Ensemble ..... Carolyn Smart .. First in marching - Class C .... Second in concert - Class D .............. First in Class B .............. First in Class B .............. First in Class B ............. Second in Class C First in Piano Solo in Class C Kj ‘r Hf'ICrtgm, Ann Nikolai, La Verne Dahlke, Susan Daniels, Geraldine Ku Bit'ni Krhb %nuy? C,he?°Detu-’ lan Blief ck .Dorothy Wilson, Virginia Dalton, Jean Slouey, Director, Miss Inrnue Scobie. ROW h jams Robinson, lone Kltmke, Alice Ebert, Ida Mac Hersey, Rita Polcyn, bnogene Rataczak Doebke KROw'% «°', Mary Jane Male ske, A, is Tipton, Lila llolz, Florence Steinhaus, Manet Qiris' Senior Chorus This year the Junior and Senior Choruses were separated, leaving a total of 34 members to participate in the Senior group. Some of the events we participated in during the year were the Music Festival held at VC estfield, the Spring Concert, and Commencement Exercises. ROW I: Shirley Bornick, Betty Bliefnick, Phyllis Czeskleba, Betty Rae Gardner, Carol Disbrow, Nancy Whirry, Marjorie Flynn. ROW 2: Arlene Dahlke, Marlene Borkouski, Betty Puterbaugh, Marian Lytle, Loretta Wheaton, Angelme Kelm. Director. Miss Bernice Scobie. ROW 3: Darlyne DiBell, Leah Roberts, Dixie Lee Walters, Lois Klingbeil, Mavis Mittlesteadt, Kathryn Kearns. ROW 4: Edrienna Kalinske, Patsy Nindorf, Dorothy Schinkel, Janice Nankivell, Dorothy Weiske, Donna Gaatz, June Kelm. Qirls ’ junior Chorus The Junior Chorus consists of 26 members. Their meetings were held on Monday afternoons. This year the Junior Chorus will assist the Senior Chorus in several events. ROW' 1: Jean Slowey, Ruth Robinson, Mary Jane Maleske, Rita Polcyn, Martel Doepke, Hazel Cragin. ROWy 2: Director, Miss Bernice Scobie, Donald Roue, Paul Shurpit, Lloyd Zellmer, Donald W'erdin, Vernet Wagner, Daniel Polcyn. ROW 3: Arnold Heller, lla W'hirry, Ralph Neale, Alary Inman, Donna Ritchie, William Boehm. Mixed Chorus ROW I: Ida Mae Hersey, Ralph Neale, Daniel Polcyn, Mary Inman, Jordan Kozlowski, Paul Shurpil. ROW 2: Miss Tosch, Florence Steinbaus, Bonita Nouland, Eunice Metcalf, At is Tipton, Bob Cotter, Patricia McMahon, Phyllis Czeskleba. ROW 3; Faye Ingraham, Imogene Rataczak, Rita Polcyn, Dorothy Vtke, Frank Danner, Ann Nikolai, Dor of by Wilson, and Susan Daniels. forensics Faye Ingraham, Imogene Rataczak, and Doro- thy Utke, who are shown, did not take part in Forensics. Not shown was Bob Schinkel who did enter the contest. Contestants in our local elimination contest were as follows: Extemporaneous Speaking: Ralph Neale, Jordan Kozlowski, and Dan Polcyn. Ex- temporaneous Reading: Avis Tipton, Susan Dan- iels, Dorothy Wilson, Rita Polcyn, Florence Stein- hous, and Ida Hersey. Four Minute Speech: Bob Cotter and Bob Schinkel. Serious Declamation: Eunice Metcalf, Pat McMahon, Phyllis Czeskleba, Bonita Nowland. Humorous Declamation: Frank Danner, Ann Nikolai, and Paul Shurpit. Non- Original Oration: Mary Inman. The winners of our local, contest who partici- pated in the Westfield district contest were as follows: Paul Shurpit, Ann Nikolai, Eunice Met- calf, Pat McMahon, Mary Inman, Avis Tipton, Ida Mae Hersey, Jordan Kozlowski, Dan Polcyn, Bob Cotter, and Bob Schinkel. Those receiving A ratings at Westfield will take pan in a sectional contest to be held at Stevens Point. They are: Mary Inman, Paul Shur- pit, and Eunice Metcalf. Good luck to them! I think we have some state winners this year. Cibrarij Club CLUB OFFICERS President .................... Eunice Metcalf Vice President .............. LaVerne Dahlke Secretary-Treasurer .......... Marvel Docpke The library club, under the supervision of Miss Irene Scobie, has thirty two members. Our weekly meetings are held on I ues- day at which time we discuss all the problems which come up during the week. Other years we gave library pins to members who had be- longed to the club for two years, this year we extended it to three. We also decided to begin a vertical filing system for reference work which will be of help to all classes. By adding a large number of new books we feel that each student should be able to find some reading of interest to him in our library. KOW' I: Marvel Doe pie. LaVerne Dahlke, Rita Polcyn, Ann Nikolai, Marjorie Flynn, Doris Krenlz. ROW' 2: Norma Scharenberg, Geraldine Kusick, Virginia Dalton, Arlene Dahlke, Angeline Kelm. Adviser, Miss Irene Scobie. ROW' 3: lone Klimie, Patricia McMahon, Bernice Klawiiter, Lois Zellmer, Imogene Rataczak, Leah Roberts. Row 4: Alice Metcalf, June Kelm, Doris Smith, Donna Roberts, Patsy Nindorf, Donna Gaaiz. ROW' 5: Janice Nankivell, Carolyn Smart, Dorothy W'eisie, Ramona Moralz, Eunice Metcalf, Lila Holz, Avis Tipton, Absent: Joyce Kieci. First ac be to repr. ter at the ing school s October. Twenty. .otol F.F.A. Chapter Holds Election Day t .f. (.oaers'f � scS'. ™ . «few. ° day (or the Montello F. chapter with 29 degree m Cep taking part T. Results were: Bob Cottar. , dent. Bob Roidt, vice prasi.N' ’ Howard Puterbaugh. • 10 f ' John Furman. r jV . H.n . ph- t0{ -k eS'° ccVxo® 0 V lYvC 'YcXv . seek nwr r pvwsicd Mucaw� , 5a . ■ « . r . N t x S® t.l. « ta.... °° 5V - J! ’«fe fo«0 ...;■ sW: n pop- s - .0' c. L 1U SoHb® ! L tnde8VOr G -. N„ I1 e8r° , ' � • X'A ’ 09 J we , � SSwf G S oS've ' JUNIORS ARE WINN Aco cb l iV .i Jr I tartar ••’� � «“ tnd« 'w ys yip event. o Hch v dii-1;- vi jo' • ■' -X „ Montello F. F. A. Group. At Livestock Show Nineteen Montello members attend the Central Wisconsin Ltvcatoc. position at Adams Friday how ■ . t r A. c« v v HS C''0 , v° xX Srd L v v''',x. l 5 fV... ' «• vestoc. -c� x lA� 0 C ? Ocv° f «e • '•k • Montello School tf.Q Rose Forms Mixed Chon.sfo , J 8o-‘ ’ pW«ti W' fj “ l OP5 ’ dolp ' « •; One-Mt Play On October 30, two casts presented two plays. Finders-Keepers” was chosen to represent our school at the District contest held at Green Lake, November 10. Student Council The Student Council consists of all class offi- cers under the supervision of Mr. Kiger. It settles the problems of the student body. gar� � Heal', Robert IN SPRING THE SAP’’ In Spring the Sap was presented by the senior class under the direction of Miss Lucille Tosch. Mr. J. Oliver Tribblys’ home is constantly in a turmoil as college students come in and out. He is an eighty-nine year old inventor and justice of the peace confronted with, many problems about his work. CAST OF CHARACTERS J. Oliver Twibbly, inventor and justice of the peace ....... Dan Schwochert Melville Kadenza, who aspires to be a poet .................... Bob Roidt Mrs. Mince, a busybody who runs the Soda Shop next door ....... Mary Inman Violet Mince, her daughter ................................ Virginia Dalton Vickie Wickerson, prettiest coed at Riverbottom U........... Ruth Robinson Pam Broomwell, another pretty, but impish coed ................ Jane Mateske Philip Dill, in love with Vikie and manager of the track team .. Dan Polcyn Rockhead McGuire, the not-too-bright track star ............ Stephen Flaherty Professor Squintin Glower, a hypnotist ........................ Bill Boehm Josephine Skibutski, player on woman’s pro football team, Leafy Creek Hyenas— Alice Metcalf Mrs. Gertrude H. Stickney, of the Stickney Fellowship Foundation .. Donna Roberts Prudence Prim, a nurse ...................................... Eunice Metcalf Henry Graves, a hearse driver ............................... Arnold Heller Susie Mae Younghope, eyewitness to some strange events ....... Donna Ritchie Dr. Matilda Guppie, president of Riberbottom U.............. Ida Mae Hershey Stage Manager ................................................. Rita Polcyn ROW I: Adviser, Air. Whirry, John Furman, Robert Roidt, Robert Cotter, Arnold Heller, Donald Roue, Howard Pu- terbaugh. ROW 2: Donald Blada, Walter Gruber, William Boehm. Donald Wincell, William Barron, Ronald Blada, Henry Klawitter, Zane Zweijel, Lloyd Fredrick. ROW 3: Thomas Kusick, Willard McDongal, Donald Hike, James Nap- ralla, Howard Zellmer, Vernet Wagner. William Lambert, Melvin Ingraham, Robert Lambert, Ralph Buchholz. ROW' 4: Roger Bessac, Raymond Schwochert, James North, James Suaney, Francis Roidt, Arnold Koeppe, Robert Schtnkel, Orland Buchholz, Philip Beckman, Jack Fohl. ROW 5: Henry Doepke, Fred Rohner, Dale Steinhaus, Robert Becher, William Bet in, Lloyd Zellmer, Edmund Bednarek, Donald Roidt, John Bandt, James Patterson. 7. 7. A- The Montello Future Farmers of America chap- ter has 57 active members this year. There are 20 Greenhands, 33 Chapter Farmers, and 4 State Farmers. This year’s officers include: president, Bob Cot- ter; vice president. Bob Roidt; secretary, Howard Puterbaugh; treasurer, John Furman; reporter, Don Rowe; sentinel, Arnold Heller and adviser, Mr. Whirry. Some of the F.F.A.’s most outstanding accom- plishments this year include: winning of the state F.F.A. crops judging contest and second place in the state F.F.A. poultry judging contest. Tne team members who won the crops contest were given a free trip to the International Livestock Show at Chicago. Two members, Walter Blada and Fred Meiller, received the Wisconsin State Farmer de- gree. ROW' I: Dorothy W'eiske, fanis Robinson, Ruth Robinson, Eunice Metcalf, fane Bliefnick, Ua Mae Hersey, Jackie Meer. ROW 2: Marlene Borhouski, Shirley Bornick, Dawn Polcyn, Betty Puterbaugh, Virginia Dalton. Norma Scbar- enberg. Miss Gibbons. Adviser. ROW' 3; Carol Dishrow, Dorothy Utke, lone Klimke, Bette Rae Gardner, Ma orte Flynn, Geraldine Kusick, Betty Bliefnick. ROW' 4: Florence Steinhaus, Bernice Swaney. Patsy Nindorf Alice Metcalf, Avis Tib on, Bernice Klawitter, Imogene Rataczak. ROW' 5: Bonita Nowland, Mary Inman, Janice Nanktvell, Dorothy Schinkel, Lois Klingbeil, Donna Gaatz, Pat McMahon. 7. M. A• Thirty-four members met to organize our F.H.A. Club with Miss Gibbons as our advisor. Our officers were as follows: President, Jane Blief- nick; Vice President, Eunice Metcalf; Secretary Ida Mae Hersey; Treasurer, Ruth Robinson; and Chapter Mother, Mrs. L. A. Kiger. We attended the district rally at Westfield on Nov. 9. Eunice and Alice Metcalf attended the state F.H.A. convention at Green Lake. Eunice was elected as a state officer. As a gesture of friendliness among schools the F.F.A. and F.H.A. served sandwiches to the basketball boys during the tournament. Our club also sponsored the din- ner given for the Farmers’ Institute. Who's Who! RITA POLCYN Four Years Perfect Attendance ROW I; Gerald Le fler, Dan Schwochert, Ralph Neale, Robert Colter, Robert Roidl, Howard Puterbaugh. ROW 2: Daniel Potcyn, Manager; Gordon Werdin, Richard Noreen. George I bompson. Dale Steinhaus, Robert Frei ag, Mr. Bull, Coach. basketball With the return of only one lettermen, Mon- tello struggled through its 1950-’51 season. The team will lose three seniors, but we hope to have a successful season next year. Montello ranked “A ” Squad fifth in the conference at the end of the season. Cotter and Neale placed eleventh and thirteenth, respectively, in conference scoring. CHEERLEADERS Avis Tipton, Ruth Robinson, fanis Robinson, Jacqueline Kiger ROW I: Gordon Werdin, Gerald Lefjler, George Thompson, Dale Steinhaus, Robert Freitag, Rich- ard Noreen. ROW 2: Paul Shurpit, Assistant Manager; Daniel Polcyn, Manager; Ronald Blada, John Band , Duane Kemnitz, Mr. Ball, Coach. basketball “bSquad This year’s B” team had a very good season winning 12 games out of 15. The team composed mostly of freshmen and sophomores, will make up next year’s A” team due to the loss of three varsity members. 3. 3. J. basketball The F.F.A. basketball team has done a fine job this year under the supervision of Mr. Constance. The team has played games with Marquette, West- field, and Oxford, and has scrimmaged with the school team. ROW I: Lloyd Zellmer, Frederick Rohner, Donald Roue, Arnold Heller, John Furman. James Pat- terson, Donald Roidt. ROW 2: Coach Constance, Henry Klawi ter, Arnold Koeppe, Donald iJtke, Orland Buchholz. Manager, Mr. Whirry, Adviser. ROW ?. Ralph Buchholz, Howard Zellmer, 7bos. Kusick, William Bet tin, William Barron, Donald Blada. Basketball Besalis BASKETBALL A” SQUAD Montello 24 ......................... r;0 29 Montello 30 ........................ Omro 46 Montello 37 .................. Tri-County 32 Montello 57 ................. Green Lake 43 Montello 33 ............ Adams-Friendship 41 Montello 24 ................... Westfield 54 HOME GAMES . . . Montello 27 .................... Endeavor 29 Montello 36 ................... Princeton 46 Montello 23 ................... Westfield 63 Montello 29 Port Edwards 63 Montello 33 ......................... Rio 41 Montello 46 ................... Markesan 32 Montello 34 ........................ Omro 63 Montello 30 ..................... Wautoma 49 SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Montello 41 .................. Wild Rose 63 Montello 47 .................. Tri-County 49 BASKETBALL B” SQUAD RESULTS Montello 28 ........................... Rj0 25 Montello 48 Endeavor 11 Montello 37 ..................... Princeton 16 Montello 26 .......................... Omro 17 Montello 32 .................... Tri-County 13 Montello 18 ..................... Westfield 24 Montello 26 ................. Port Edwards 19 Montello 28 ........................... Ri0 25 Montello 33 ...................... Markesan 14 Montello 23 .................... Green Lake 25 Montello 34 Adams-Friendship 24 Montello 34 .......................... Omro 24 Montello 32 ...................... Wautoma 19 Montello 25 ..................... Westfield 32 Montello 30 .................... Green Lake 16 Arehery Archery activity for 1950-’51 consisted of shooting on the outdoor range of our athletic field. Indoor competition and team shooting was abandoned when the Madison range was closed and because of the winter's unseasonal weather. wZhl lohnTJmirRnwTn Sch r '■ Gerald Utfler. Richard Norte,,, frank Danner. Gordon b!Lc. McMahon P W' °W °h -« North, Roger RO w I: Rita Polcyn, Ida Mae Mersey, Eunice Metcalf, Mary Inman. Bernice Klawitter, Ruth Robinson, Virginia Dal- ton. ROW' 2: Loretta W heaton, Janis Robinson, Leah Roberts, Donna Gaa z, Rita Schuochert, Betty Bliefnick, Arlene Dahlke, Coach Constance. ROW' 3: Imagine Rataczak, fane Bliefnick, Geraldine Kusick, Dorothy W ilson, L t Verne Dahlke. Mary Wianecki, Jean Slouey. (Absent): Joyce Kieck. Phy. 8d. Captains Mr. Constance and our Phy. Ed. Captains make up the network of our Physical Education. They decide tournament events and select teams used in these events. (firls ’ Softball On October 5, 1950, a group of girls were chosen to play against the Endeavor Girls’ Soft- ball team. We won 33 to 12. We hope to have a return game this spring. ROW' I: Captains - Gerald Pol- cyn. Ered Rohner, Robert Cot- ter, Donald W’erdin, Eunice Metcalf, LaVerne Dahlke, Janis Robinson, Loretta Wheaton. ROW’ I: Co-Captains - Jan tee Nankivell, Dorothy Utke, Jean Slowey, Alice Metcalf, Coach Constance, Howard Puter- haunh, William Bet tin, Melvin Bell, James North. ROU 2: Gerald Leffler, Donald I ike, Paul Shut pit, Frederick Rohner, Donald Rowe, John Furman, Coach, Air. Con- stance. ROW I: Ralph Seale, Robert Cotter, Donald Werdin, Howard Pulerbaugh, Daniel Polcyn, Arnold Heller. Softball The Boys’ Softball team was active last summer under the leadership of Coach Constance. With record of 4 wins and no defeats. GAMES PLAYED AND SCORES Montello 14 ................... Hixton 8 Montello 8 Endeavor 6 Montello 20 ................... Hixton 14 Montello 9 ................. Endeavor 8 Volleyball The volleyball squad for 1951 will have as its core veterans Bob Cotter, Ralph Neale, and Don Werdin. Being a sport favoring seniors, mostly, last year’s squad won 7 and lost 3 matches. The climax of our season was an invitational sectional tournament held at Montello, in which we won second place. ROU’ 1: Arnold Heller, John Furman, Don Werdin, Howard Pulerbaugh, James Patterson. Don Rowe, Robert Schwartz. ROW 2: Coach, Air. Constance, Henry Klawitter, Gordon Werdin, Arnold Koeppe, Orland Buchholz, Daniel Polcyn. ROW I: Ralph Neale, fames Patterson, Richard Noreen, Donald Werdin, Robert Ereitag, Gerald Leffler. ROW 2: Dan- iel Polcyn, Manager; Orland Buchholz, Edmund Bednarek, Jordan Kozlowski, Gordon Werdin, Mr. Ball, Coach. baseball football We started our spring season with a slim nucleus of our last year's team. We finished with a two win three loss record, with Dick Noreen, the win- ning pitcher in both games. Walter Blada and Delvin Mittlesteadt took the batting honors with a .400 and .385 average respectively. Montello 2 ....................... Princeton 12 Montello 10 ...................... Green Lake 8 Montello 3 ......................... Oxford 6 Montello 1 ....................... Princeton 14 Montello 12 ......................... Oxford 11 Montello's High School six-man football squad closed its season with a 2-3 record. Among its op- ponents were the powerful Kohler team, consid- ered by many as the best in the state. They all de- serve praise and admiration for their splendid work. Montello 22 ......................... Kohler 57 Montello 58 ...................... Princeton 64 Montello 44 .................. Camp Douglas 6 Montello 21 ............................ Rio 32 Montello 33 .................. Camp Douglas 13 ROB7 1: Edmund Bednarek, Robert Roidt. Stephen Flaherty, Rjlph Seale. Dan Schwochert, Robert Colter. Gerald Leffler. ROB7 2: Mr. Ball, Coach, fames Napralla, Richard Soreen, Ered Rohner, George Thompson, Richard Timm, Jordan Kozlowski, Daniel Polcyn, Manager. ROB7 i: Sherman Bean, Donald Vlke, Philip Beckman, Robert Freitag, Duane Kemnitz. Standing: Coach Constance, Arnold Heller, Orland Buchholz, Arnold Koeppe. Joint Bandt, Joint Furman, Howard Puterbaugh, Henry Klawitter. Kneeling: Bob Roidt, Fred Robner, Gerald Leffler, Bob Cotter. Ralph Seale, and Dan Schwochert. Zrack Our high school track squad qualified 8 boys in the State Meet at Madison in 1950. The squad this year will be built around these major letter winners: Bob Cotter - dashes, Gerald Leffler and Ralph Neale - middle distances. These minors: Bob Roidt - miler, and Fred Rohner - shot and discuss. The following boys are the additional squad members: Dan Schwochert, John Bandt, Bill Lambert, Don Werdin, Howard Puterbaugh, Arnold Heller, and Henry Klawitter. Zunibling Mr. Constance has in his tumbling 17 under- classmen. Members who won their first year velv- nap awards with tumbling symbol are: Ralph Buchholz, Kenneth Cragin, Duane Kemnitz, Ar- nold Koeppe, Thomas Kusick, Fred Rohner, Hen- ry Klawitter, Robert Schwartz, Gordan Werdin, and Phillip Beckman. The troup’s second award, a gold plated pendant, was presented to John Furman, Donald Rowe, and Frank Danner. They entertained at games and request performances. Phillip Beckman, Robert Schwartz, Henry Klawitter, Dawn Polcyn, Norma Scharenberg, Ralph Buchholz, Duane Kemnitz, Kenneth Cragin, Fred Rohner, Gordan Werdin. Air. Constance, Thomas Kusick, John Furman, Bonita Now and, Alice Ebert, Arnold Koeppe, Frank Danner, Donald Rowe. Calendar SEPTEMBER . . . 4 Open the doors, Ed. We’re back again. 13 Take it easy, kids. Teachers’ meeting at Westfield. 21 May the best man win. Class officers elected. 27 Why all the salesmen? Oh, yes! The Curtiss Mag- azine salesman just paid us a visit. 28 The students are tapping their feet to the music of De Costra and Ferrari, our first extension pro- gram. 29 What’s the rush, boys? Off to Kohler for the first football game of the season. Well, it was the first game!!! OCTOBER . . . 7 Second football game at Princeton. Second defeat. 10-11 What? Six weeks gone already? 13 Dads’ overalls and baby’s rattles were donned by freshmen. Initiation, of course. Smile! Individual pictures taken of the Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. 14 Everyone is heading for the Athletic Field. Foot- ball game with Camp Douglas. We won 44-6. 16-17 Why all the visitors? Oh, it’s just the Seniors all dressed up for class pictures. 18 May I have your autograph, Dad? Right on the back of my report card, please. 20 Game at Camp Douglas. Keep up the good work, boys. 27 Rio football game here. Well, we tried, didn’t we? NOVEMBER . . . 0,,e o« r b« eS 1 Today is the day for the Freshmen to have their individual pictures taken. 2-3 No school. Teachers convention. 10 One-act play contest at Green Lake. Our cast pre- sented, Finders-Keepers.” 14 Our first basketball game with Rio - there. The score???? 17 Our second defeat by Endeavor. What's the mat- ter, boys? 21 This is awful! Another defeat. This time by Prince- ton! 23-24 We’re home for a few days, Mom. Thanksgiv- ing Recess. 29 A substitute extension program. Movies on South America. Oh, oh, report cards! You sign it this time, Mother. DECEMBER . . . 1 Omro, away. What else is there to say? 4 Get out the checkbooks, folks! Junior class rings are here! 8 Much snow - no school! Boys made it to Plain- field. We won! Yippee!! 15 Westfield played us. The score? Don't mention it! 20 Grade Operetta. High school talent in a few years. Very fine. 21 Port Edwards played here. Need we say more? 22 Everyone had a chance to show his or her talent today. Some of them really surprised us, including our own Arnold Eddie. 25 - Jan. - Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. See you next year, Ed! JANUARY . . . 3 School reopens. Let’s turn over a new leaf! 4 What! Another vacation! Yep! Too much snow. 5 Rio game - we lost!! 8 Annual photos taken. Come on kids, smile for the gentleman! 9 Markesan game 46-32. We’re doing better! 12 The Juniors finally received the pay off for win- ing the magazine campaign. The bus took them to the Green Lake game. They must have brought luck because we won, 57-43. The Freshmen also gave their return party for the Sophomores. 15-18 Why all the blank looks? Semester Exams!! 19 Adams-Friendship. Oh no, not again! 24 Extension Program — Ben Farrier gave us an idea of life in the north. 26 Omro played here. We’re in a rut! Come on, boys! FEBRUARY . . . 2 Wautoma game away. Never mind, boys, we’ll stick with you. 9 Westfield game away. You guessed it, we lost! 13 No school. More winter! 14 The Junior and Senior girls are having a course in infant hygiene. Shirley gets quite a few baths with all the girls practicing on her. 16 Green Lake game postponed. Icy roads. 19 We ended the basketball season. Green Lake game Score 56-32. 20 King George reigns in M.H.S. Juniors elected their prom king. Congratulations, Thompson. 21-22 Sub-district Tournament here. Wild Rose won. 28 Mr. Krueger took the last of the pictures for the Granite Hilltopper. MARCH . . . 1 We had our last extension program of the year. Mr. Ramsden played the novatar for us. 5 Annual banquet was held for the faculty and athletes of M.H.S. Senior Class Play matinee pre- sented for the student body. 7 Tonight the Senior Class presented its play, In Spring the Sap,” for the public. Everything went off smoothly, even the play. 13 Another sample of winter weather. Buses didn’t go out and school was out at 2:00. 14 Only one bus got in today. Winter is still showing off. 16 First Forensic Elimination Contest held today. Winners go to Westfield. Good luck! 21 Forensics meet at Westfield. Three received an A” rating. We’re off for Stevens Point April 7. 23-26 Easter Vacation. It was nice while it lasted. 30 Volleyball Tourney • Sectional held here. APRIL . . . 7 Forensic contestants with A” ratings went to Stevens Point. 13 Poultry and egg judging contest at Adams. 14 Girls’ double trio, quartet, and duet went to the Music Festival at Westfield. Also band and piano solos. 20 Junior Prom - The day the Juniors have been pre- paring for has finally come. Music was furnished by Tony Winters. The gym was decorated to the theme of Moonlight and Roses.” MAY . . . 5 Music groups traveled to Westfield for the last of the Music Festival. 10 Juniors and Seniors enjoyed their annual banquet. 23 Commencement night - So long. It’s Been Good To Know You.” 25 Good-bye, Ed. We’ll have more fun in '51. TO OUR SPONSORS Montello Theater - M. L. Riebold John Barrett - Dealer in Poultry and Eggs Fox River Co-Op. Association Herff-Jones Co. - Jewelers and Stationers Westfield Co-Op. Dairy Association Wisconsin Power Light Company Jimmy's Billiard Parlor Freitag’s Food Market and Locker Plant Krueger Farms Dairy Gamble Store - G. L. Eckerle, Prop. Westfield Nursery and Florist Buffalo Lake Lodge - Hal Hornby, Prop. In m Echoes - Syl Adrian, Prop. Menge’s Resort Cal E. Holland, Prop. Montello Cafe West’s Riverside Foundry White Lake Resort - H. Scharenberg, Prop. Brittingham and Hixon Lumber Co. Buchholz Barber Shop Davis House - Ed. Davis, Prop. Cummings Funeral Home Daniel’s Machine Shop H. A. Freitag and Son - Garage Dr. H. Grant - Dentist Compliments of Kendall’s Krueger’s Bakery and Grocery Knickerbocker Motor Sales Montello Dry Cleaners Montello Food Mart Montello Hardware and Electric Montello Rexall Store Montello Products Company Fox River Feed Mill - Gust Otto. Prop. Montello State Bank Montello Tribune Nankivell’s General Merchandise Freeman L. Pike, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Agent Ed. Ritchie - Barber Shop Robinson Insurance Agency G. A. Siepert - Leather Goods M. M. Smart - General Store Compliments of Stubbe’s Thompson and Sons - Garage Timm’s Lunch Weiske's Garage Compliments of Homer’s John’s Grocery Slowey’s Memorials Czeskleba’s Hardware Disbrow’s Hardware Electric Freitag's Implement Company Richard F. Inman - M.D. Shell Service Station Frank’s Jewelry Store Lester Isberner - Plumber Cities Service Oil Co. - AI Jirsa, Portage E. H. Federman, M.D. School Concessions, Inc. Hardell’s Furniture Undertaking Compliments of Louis Cotter D-X Service - Tom Mulhern, Prop. Standard Service Station Compliments of Gorman’s Commonealth Telephone Company OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE