Mukwonago High School - Arrow Yearbook (Mukwonago, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1955 volume:

We, the Seniors of 1955, dedicate this Arrow to Clarence Brown, our Vice Principal, who is both a lead- er and a friend, who understands us and advises us, who is, in short, our own Doc Brown . We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. 2 Construction Digest F. SCHMIDT Director W. PORTER Clerk K. HINZ Treasurer KENNETH HORN Superintendent of Schools Board of Education Because of the organiza- t i o n of a new Union Free District, our high school has seven new board members. We wish to bid you a hearty welcome ! DOROTHY BETHKE French and History JOSEPH BRAY Manual Arts Coaching Assistant GERALD BETHKE Mathematics Coaching Assistant CALVIN DANIELSON Geography Physical Education Coaching WINIFRED GEVAART Commercial DANIEL HARRIS Social Studies v NORBERT HOTZ Music DOROTHY HOLLAND Home Economics SALLY KNURR Commercial Sec. to the Superintendent MARY ANNE ROHRBACHER Physical Education General Science MARION SYLVESTER Social Studies 5 DARLENE OTT English The twenty first volume of the Arrow was produced by the Senior Class of 1955, under the supervision of Miss Arpke. The Editor-in-Chief was Judy Enright; the Co-editors, Dorothy Van Valin and Yvonne Kra- mer; the Junior Editor, Gayle Dettmering. The writers were Gloria Liddicoat, Lee Shealy, Allen Knurr, Janice Greenwood, Carole Zache, Elaine Smart, Judy Carlson, Lois Ellarson, Janice Weir, and Kenneth Koepp. Typists were Geraldine Jaworski, Carol Ferber, June Hardina, Pamela Smart, Irma R amlow , Anita Wiehl, and Judy Behling. The Senior Business Manager was Vivian Mohr, and the Junior, Mary Ludwig. As- sistants were: Patricia Greenwald, Arlene Loth, Kathleen Voss, Ronald Reinke, John Tetzlaff, and Peter Ludwig. The cover was designed by Tom Gray and the sketches for the forward page were done by Alice Rose. BACK ROW: C. Ferber, P. Smart, T. Gray, A. Knurr, E. Smart, J. Tetzlaff, L. Shealy, R. Reinke, P. Ludwig, K. Koepp. THIRD ROW: G. Liddicoat, K. Voss, J. Weir. SEC- OND ROW: J. Greenwood, J. Behling, P. Greenwald, A. Rose, A. Loth, A.Wiehl, I. Ramlow, L. Ellarson, J. Hardina. FRONT ROW: Miss Arpke, M. Ludwig, V. Mohr, Y. Kramer, J. Enright, D. Van Valin, G. Dettmering, G. Jaworski. Miss D. Ott, A. Knurr, R. Reinke, L. Ellarson, J. Hardina CLASS COLORS Navy Blue and Silver CLASS MOTTO Up, up and still up. CLASS FLOWER Red Rose D.A.R. Representative From the Candidate chosen by the senior class, the faculty selected Judy Enright for the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. The qualities on which the choice depends are those of service, depend- ability, leadership and patriotism. JUDY ENRIGHT Representative FREDDY BABECK Turtle An all around athlete, and a star of them all. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2; M. Club 1,2,3.4; Pow- Wow Staff 4; Prom King 3; Track 1,2,3,4; Home- coming Court 2,3; All-Conference Football Players 1,2,3,4; All-State Track 1,3; Most Valuable Football Player 3,4. DAVID BARBER Dave And when a woman's in the place, Dave is foremost in the race. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3; M. Club 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2, Prom Court 3. JAMES BAUER Jim He turned his radio to the air and wave lengths landed in his hair. Football 3.4; M. Club 4. JUDITH BEHLING Judy Not very tall, in fact small. Her good nature is loved by all. Arrow Staff4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Mass Band 4; Mass Choir 4; Prom Court 3; Basketball Pep Band 3,4. DONALD BERANEK Don Cheer up, Don. The struggle's almost over. Football 1; Track 4; Art Club 4. ROBERT BERG Bob A bad excuse is better than none at all. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 3; Track 3,4; Mass Choir 4; Basketball Pep Band 2,3,4. NANCY BRACKETT Nancy I really like Mukwonago men, but East Troy men attract me. Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3; Band Ma- jorette 2,3,4. JAMES BUELOW Jim He is a woman hater -- he hates to leave them. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Glee Club 1,2. JUDY MARIE CARLSON Judy I know her by her happy air; her pretty eyes and shiny hair. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Mass Band 4; Mass Choir 4; Home- coming Court 1; Basketball Pep Band 1,2,3,4. HANS D. CHRISTIANSON Don't push me. I have lots of time. Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y President 4; Basketball Pep Band 4; Science Club 4. DONNA J. CRUSAN Shortie Life is short -- and so am I. Transferred from Waukesha High; Class V. President 3; Prom Court 3. JOANN CZUBIN Silence has many advantages. Transferred from Marshfield Senior High;F.H.A. 3,4; Forensics 4. JERRY DAVIS Jerry At first he seems so very shy, but when you know him, my oh my. Band 1,2; Baseball 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Presi- dent 2; Football 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Hi-Y 1,2; M. Club 2,3,4; Student Council 4; Student Council President 4; Homecoming Court 3; Prom Court 3. MARILYN DAVIS Baby Doll High school days can be good; high school nights can be better. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1.2,3,4; L.T.L. 1; Mass Choir 4. SALLY KAY DEIST The harder I try to be gooder, the worser I am.” Librarian 4; National Honor Society 2; F.H.A. 4. MATTHEW DENEEN Matt One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man.” Baseball Manager 3,4; Basketball Manager 3,4; Foot- ball Manager 3,4; Glee Club 1; Hi-Y Sec. Treasurer 4; M. Club 3,4; Student Council 3,4. DONALD DOUGHTY Red Not lazy, but conservative is he, saving his strength for an emergency. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; M. Club 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4. FORREST DREWS The boy with the quiet smile. LOIS ELLARSON Lois I love athletics -- and an athlete, too. Arrow Staff 4; Class Play 4; Class Sec.-Treasurer 1; Class Treasurer 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Librarian 2; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Prom Court 3. JUDY ENRIGHT Judy She's pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with-- um—she's nice.” Arrow Staff 3,4; Arrow Editor 4; Cheerleader 4; Class Play 3,4; Class President 3; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Sec.-Treasurer 4; Pow-Wow Staff 2,3,4; Homecoming Court 2. 9 CAROL JEAN FERBER Carol Inschool she is calm and demure. Outside of school we are not so sure. Arrow Staff 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow- Wow Staff 4; Student Council 3; Homecoming Court 3,4; Prom Court 3. ARNOLD A. FICKAU Arnie Mother's pride, father's joy. He's going to be a farmer boy. Band 1.2,3,4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Pow- Wow Staff 4; Mass Band 3,4; Mass Choir 4; Basket- ball Pep Band 2,3,4; High School Dance Orchestra 4; Science Club 3. RAMONA FINLEY Mona There are other men than those in school. Glee Club 1; Librarian 4; Science Club 4. BILL GAUTHIER Willy I'm little Bill; from Bunker Hill: I never worry, I never will. Football 3,4; M Club 4. TOM GRAY Nigger All great men are dead and I'm not feeling so well myself. Arrow Art Editor 4; Track 3,4; Art Club 4; Art Club President 4. PATRICIA GREENWALD Pat I may appear quiet and studious, but looks are often deceiving. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Secretary 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. Secretary 2,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Mass Band 2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Forensics 3,4; Choir Accompanist 4. JANICE GREENWOOD Jan Sweet little, neat little, petite little girl. Transferred from West Division High School; Class Play 4; Cheer Leader 4; L.T.L. 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Prom Queen 3. PEGGY JEAN GROSSMAN Jeanie Always happy, always kind. She's a maid we like to find. Transferred from Rufus King High School. ROBERT GROSSMAN Butch The world knows nothing of its greatest men. Transferred from Boys Technical High School. JUNE HARDINA Junie What she undertakes is done, and well done. Transferred from Medford High School. Arrow Staff 4; Band 2,3,4; Class Play 4; Class Secretary 4; Glee Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow-Wow News Editor 4: Student Council 2; Basketball Pep Band 2,3,4. 10 JOYCE HOLZAPFEL Shortie” ”A small girl; with a big heart, always willing to do her part. Librarian 3,4; L.T.L. 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4. BARBARA JACOBS Bob It's nice to be natural, when you're naturally nice. Glee Club 1,2. GERALDINE JAWORSKI Gerrie” Take a letter Gerrie, 1,000 words a minute. Arrow Staff 4; Librarian 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4. MARILYN JENSEN Jenny Cute in formal, cute in slacks; there is nothing Marilyn lacks. Band 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Librarian 4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; F.H.A, 3,4; F.H.A. V. President 4; Forensics 3,4. LILLIAN JOHNSON Lil A newcomer to our school, but not lacking friends. Transferred from Johnson Creek High School; Cheer- leader 4. BEVERLY ANN KELLNER Babe I may run for a bus--but for a class, never. L.T.L. 3. ALLEN DUANE KNURR Al In physics he is a shark; I guess in other things he is no less. Arrow Staff 4; Arrow Sports Editor 4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3; Class V. President 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1; M Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor President 4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Track 1,2,3,4; All-State 3. KENNETH KOEPP I don’t talk much, but perhaps I'm shy. Transferred from Waterford High School; Arrow Staff 4; Baseball 2,4; Football 4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Track 3.4. YVONNE KRAMER In regard to size you need feel no alarm,when you shorten the figure, you lengthen the charm. Arrow Co-Editor 4; Class Play 3; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 3; Pow-Wow Feature Editor 4; Homecoming Court 2; Prom Court 1. ROGER LEVEILLE Work—where have I heard that before? Baseball Manager 1,2; Basketball 3,4; Football 2; M Club 2,3,4; Track 2. GLORIA LIDDICOAT Liddy If music be the food of love, play on. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band Sec.-Treasurer 4; Cheerleader 4; L.T.L. 1,2; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Mass Choir 3.4; Basketball Pep Band 2,3; F.H.A. 3,4; F.H.A. Secretary 3; School Orchestra 3,4. DALE FREDERICK LINDE Lucky Coke, women and my saxophone. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; Hi-Y V. President 3; National Honor Society 2; Track 3; Mass Choir 3,4; Basketball Pep Band 2,3,4; School Dance Orchestra 4; Science Club 3,4. ARLENE LOTH Lothy” Like to study, like to dance; gets good marks and tal pc q rhun p Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L, 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow- Wow Staff 4; Basketball Pep Band 4; F.H.A. 3,4; F.H.A. Sec.-Treasurer 4; Forensics 4. PETER R. LUDWIG Pete Dependable -- that's Pete. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2,3,4, Hi-Y President 3; Track 3,4; Mass Band 4; Mass Choir 2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Basketball Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Band V. President 4; Harry Wilson Choir 4. ALLEN MADISON Al Never says too much, never gets in dutch. Baseball 3; Football 3,4; Track 2. KAYE A. MARTIN Kaye When in doubt whether to kiss a boy, I always give him the benefit of the doubt. Band 2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Play 4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; Treasurer 4; Pow-Wow Staff 4. PATRICIA MERATH Pat Quietly she works -- always faithful. Librarian 4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; F.H.A. 4. SONJA MINIKEL Sonja Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excel- lent thing in woman. Librarian 2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Student Council 2; F.H.A. 3,4; F.H.A. Presi- dent 3. VIVIAN MOHR Sparky Do you not know I am a woman? Arrow Staff 3,4; Arrow Business Manager 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Class Play 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Mass Choir 3; Basketball Pep Band 3. CHARLOTTE MYERS Char If she has faults, we doubt it. Librarian 4; L.T.L. 1; National Honor Society 2; F.H.A. 3. 12 MICHAEL McGEE Mike Give me the moonlight, and give me the girl, and leave the rest to me. Class Play 3; Football 3,4; Hi-Y 4; M. Club 3,4; Homecoming Court 4. WILLIAM NOWATSKE Max Strong, sturdy and tall, an all around fellow, admired by all. Basketball 1,2,3,4;Class V. President 2; Football 1,2, 3,4; Hi-Y 1,2; M. Club 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3; Home- coming King 4; Prom Court 3; All-Conference Foot- ball Player 3,4. THELMA OLSON Thelm She likes friends, and has them.” Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Librarian 3,4; National Honor Society2; Pow-WowStaff4; F.H.A. 3,4; F.H.A. Presi- dent 4; Forensics 4. JAMES PISKULA Piskuly Is there nothing in man’s mortal power to shorten these long study hours? Transferred from Pulaski; Basketball Manager 2; Foot- ball 3; Football Manager 2; M. Club 2,3,4. ROBERT PORTER Bob When on the farm, I do as the farmers do. When in town, I do as I please. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2,3,4; M. Club 2,3,4; Track 2; All-Conference Football Player 4. IRMA RAM LOW Herman When joy and duty clash, let duty go to smash. Arrow Staff 4; F.H.A. 4. JOHN REHBERG John A boy of unknown quality that only those who know him see. RONALD REINKE Ronnie Knowledge is power. The word impossible is not in my dictionary. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3; Baseball 2,3,4; Class Play 3;Class President 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; M. Club 2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; National Honor Society V. Pres. 4; Prom Court 3; Pow-Wow Staff 4. JEAN RINDT Jeannie A quiet little miss. Transferred from Waukesha High School; F.H.A. 4. ALICE ROSE Rosey A girl who always does her part, and who excels in the work of art. Arrow Staff 4; Band 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. Sec.-Treas. 4; Mass Choir 4; Basket- ball Pep Band 3; F.H.A. 3,4. 13 JACK RUDOLPH Jake Never run after a streetcar or a woman, there'll be another one along in a minute. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Hi-Y 1,2; MClub 1,2,3,4: Student Council 2; Home- coming Court 1; Prom Court 3. ARLENE SEARL Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Mass Choir 4; Basket- ball Pep Band 4; F.H.A. 4. JOHN SEMO Jack Calm, cool, collected! In this world he'll never be rejected. Baseball 2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; M-Club 4; Student Council 4. LEE SHEALY Lee An industrious and trustworthy lad. A friend, the best to be had. Class Play 3; Glee Club 1,2; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Student Council 4. RAYMOND SMALE Ray The silent man is most trusted. Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3; Mass Choir 3; Mass Band 4. ELAINE C. SMART Smarty And still they gazed and still the wonder grew, that one small head could carry all she knew. Arrow Staff 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow- Wow Staff 4; Librarian 4. PAMELA SMART Pam Does Uncle Sam have to censor all my mail? Arrow Staff4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4- Mass Band 4 Mass Choir 4; Basketball Pep Band 4; F.H.A. 4. GLENICE SMITH Glen A contagious giggle, and a sunny smile. L.T.L. 1,2,3. JULIET C. SMITH Julie Lovely character, lovely girl, a smile in her eyes, her hair all a curl.” Transferred from Bay View High School; L.T.L. 2,3; Pow-Wow Staff 4; F.H.A. 4; Art Club 4; Art Club Sec.-Treasurer 4. MARVIN STRASSER Marv This man is kinda small, but he's full of the devil in spite of it all. Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 3,4; M Club 2,3,4; Home- coming Court 3,4; Prom Court 3. 14 JOHN TETZLAFF Jack I'm not great yet. I'm simply elevated. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Band President 4; Bas- ketball 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Hi-Y 1.2,3.4; Hi- Y President 3; Hi-Y Sec.-Treasurer 4; M Club 3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4: Pow-Wow Staff 4; Track 3,4; Mass Band 3,4: Mass Choir 2; Basketball Pep Band 1,2; Harry Wilson Clinic 4. DARLENE ULRIKSON Happy go lucky, fair and free, Nothing there is that bothers me. Band 1,2,3,4: Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Librarian 2,3,4; Bas- ketball Pep Band 4. DOROTHY VAN VALIN Dottie Her dancing's the kind we can't forget, and she's a girl we can't forget. Arrow Staff 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; L.T.L, President 4: Pow-Wow Staff 4; Student Council 1; Basketball Pep Band 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Forensics 3,4. BEVERLY VICK Bev I have never seen a perfect boy, but it's sure fun looking. L.T.L. 1.2; F.H.A. 3. KATHLEEN VOSS Kathy I agree with no man's opinion, I have one of my own. Arrow Staff 4; Class Play 4; L.T.L. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Prom Court 3. DONNA WAMBOLD Donna A girl with whom you like to take the long way home. Cheerleader 4; fclass Play 3,4; Glee Club 1,2; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 1; Student Council Sec.-Treasurer 1; Homecoming Court 1,3; Prom Court 1,3. JANICE WEIR Gwetchy Her sprightly looks encloses a lively mind. ArrowStaff4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; Pow-Wow Staff 4; Mass Choir 4; Basketball Pep Band 3,4; Science Club 4. RICHARD WEGNER Dick The world belongs to the energetic, but who wants the world anyway. Transferred from West Milwaukee High School: Base- ball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Class Play 3; Football 3,4: Pow-Wow Staff 4; Track 2,3,4; Prom Court 3. CAROL WHINNERY Jonsey I believe in the old adage--'Be a friend to man.' Band 2,3,4;GleeClub 1,2,3,4:L.T.L. 1,2,3,4; National Honor Society 2; Mass Choir 4; Basketball Pep Band 4. ANITA WIEHL Neety Always ready for a good time, and usually she has one. Arrow Staff 4; Librarian 3; L.T.L. 4; National Honor Society 2,3,4; Prom Court 3; F.H.A. 4. RICHARD WILSON Dick His only labor is to kill time. Band 2.3; Baseball 3.4; Basketball 2.3,4; Football Manager 4; Glee Club 1,2,3; M. Club 3,4; National Honor Society 2; Track 2,3,4; Mass Choir 2. CAROLE ZACHE Carole Dependable, joyous and fair of face--A girl who fits in most any place. Arrow Staff 4; Class Play 4; L.T.L. 4; National Honor Society 2; Pow-Wow Editor 4; Science Club 3; Science Club Sec.-Treasurer 3. 16 BACK ROW: D. Dable, T. Imme, L. Jacobi, R. Totten, R. Schultz, A. Shong, R. Martens, L, Me Phail, R. Wessner. FOURTH ROW; M. Ludwig, J. Strickler, R. Tomte, J. King, L. Millonzi, W. Sawyer, G. Johnson, J. Ahrens. THIRD ROW: J. Albert. D. Bennett, F. Huey, J. Hunter, B. Paepcke, N.Piemer, N. Grossman, S. Hoffer, B. Hall. SECOND ROW: U. Nau, G. Dettmering, K. Artz, R. Peardon, N. Bennett, P. Olson, J. Sweeney, C. Nygren. FRONT ROW: J. Burnham, W. Jacobi, J. DeCleene, T. MacPhee, J. Wauer, J. Martin, K. King. Juniors The Junior Advisers for this year were Mr. Harris and Miss Arpke. Class officers were Mary Ludwig, President; Robert Smith, Vice President; Janice Lake, Secretary-Treasurer. BACK ROW; L. Elton,R. Smith, L. Wegner, G. Radner, J. Semo, A. McKenzie, M. Combs. FOURTH ROW: W. Radabaugh, W. Wehner, N. Acheson.C. Beranek, J. Winn, L. Sturdevant. THIRD ROW: B. Eichsteadt, J. Lake, M. Nowatske, J. Freeman, R. Rebholz, C. Woolridge, D. Chapman. SEC- OND ROW: Mr. Harris, A. Trupke, D. Machan, M. Bauer, R. Kreuzer, J. Sachi, B. Gainer. FRONT ROW: P. Baumgartner, W. Dailey, A. Dulka, W. Wegner, J. Coburn, R. Clark, J. Burgermeister. BACK ROW: T. Bublitz, A. Harvestine, F. Schroeder, T. Stobber, G. Koch, D. Harmann, R. Post, R. Greenwald, E. Babcock, R. Lippert. FOURTH ROW: D. Crusan, R. Lekfield, C. Cooper- man, L. Underberg, D. West, G. Groth, G. Madison, W. Ferguson, R. Wagner, D. Stoecker. THIRD ROW: H. Moore, G. King, D. McPhail, P. Newman, W. Luebke, J. Zimmerman, K. Schultz, K. Blaeske, A. Lekfield. SECOND ROW: R. Krebsbach, L. Fuller, K. Kreger, C. Hermanson, L. Wil- son, B. Deback. S. Barth, N. Winters, J. Gmirek, Miss Rohrbacher. FRONT ROW: S. Kozlowski, G. Carlson, A. Czubin, B. Burgermeister, M. Bartholomew, R. Garland, S. Foss, M. LeVeille. Sophomores The sophomore advisers this year were Miss Rohrbacher and Mr. Bethke. The class officers were: S. Foss, President; W. Tetzlaff, Vice President; J. Plummer, Secretary-Treasurer. BACK ROW: L. Haslam, P. Stern, D. Mueller, W. Tetzlaff, J. Linde, J. Dettman, E. Schmidt, A. Sederholm. FOURTH ROW: T. Day, S. Larson, S. Timing, D. Strader, D. Hill, J. Hyland, D. Radtke, W. Vick, J. Erichsen. THIRD ROW: J. Jacobs, J. Whettam, M. Phillips, E. Wegner, D. Donaldson, L. Ortmann, E. Henschel, R. Meier. SECOND ROW: B. Stegeman, A. Moore, P. Chmiel, G. Ridgeman, J. Plummer, F. Pinterick, S. Mosher, Mr. Bethke. FRONT ROW: M. Klug, J. Yadro, J. Dickson, P. Kramer, C. Davis, L. Figlinski, P. Windisch. BACK ROW - K. Foss, T. Woit, J. Brown, J. Sagert, D. McGrath, R. Schmidt, L. Abel, R. Arnold, K. Keller, J. Ludke, G. Janssen. FOURTH ROW - G. Austin, M. Wathen, L. Gilson, K. Schrader, O. Bourdo, J. DeClcene, S. Ellarson, R. Beranek, M. Kraus, B. Wathen. THIRD ROW - C. Dettmann, H. Bahr, L. Tomte, K. Johnson, R. Engquist, P. Burke, D. Gropp, K. Van Dillen, B. Kaiser, J. Kirkpatrick, J. Paw- lak. SECOND ROW - M. Letson, E. Kubly, L. Duncan, R. Przybyla, T. Bennett, L. Humbert, D. Dailey, M. Ritke, B. Rowe, J. Peterson, Miss Sylvester. FRONT ROW - M. Yug, J. Ball, D. Krestan, J. Rudolph, L. Lartz, J. Boyd, H. Heinemann, A. Denker. Freshmen The freshmen adviser for the year was Miss Sylvester. Class of- ficers were: Jerry Rudolph, President; Jerry Sagert, Vice-President; and Judy Rudolph, Secretary-treasurer. BACK ROW - T. Lueck, M. Morris, D. Heacox, W. Berlick, D. Wilcox, S. Schumacher, W. Pladies, D. Deaton, R. Newmann, R. Anderson, D. Hunkins. FOURTH ROW - P. Jolliffe, S. Joerger, D. Baum- gartner, R. Mihlbauer, T. Matters, C. Seitz, H. Peardon, E. Jarvis, E. Eddy, J. Miljus, S. Edmonds, J. Kerbsbach. THIRD ROW - S. Sullivan, S. Eichsteadt, J. Semo, W. Hopkins, W. Wohlbedacht, J. Krebs- bach, E. Hawes, C. Krueger, B. Egloff, J. Baas, L. Stocks, K. Raht. SECOND ROW - D. Wilton, D. Scott, F. Fletcher, G. Knowlton, J. Freeman, S. Mussell, S. Kropetz, J. Rudolph, R. Finney, J. Willen- bring, T. Smith. FRONT ROW - W. Brach, J. Dettmering, A. Albert, T. Wehner, N. Lippert, J. Schoen- rock, L. Hargrave, D. Bleuer, K. Davis. Thatman, I think, hashada lib- eral education,--who has learned to love all beauty, whether of Nature or of art, to hate all vileness, and to re- spect others as himself. Thomas Huxley National Honor Society Nineteen new members were initiated into the National Honor Soc- iety at a candle-light ceremony on May 19, 1954. Later their parents were entertained at a tea. In order to become a member of the National Honor Society, a per- son must excel in leadership, must serve the school loyally, must pos- sess a good character and must have a ninety average, both in class work and conduct for at least two years. The officers of the society for this year: President, Allen Knurr; Vice-President, Ronnie Reinke; Secretary, Judy Enright. Mrs. Gevaart served as adviser and treasurer this year. BACK ROW - G. Jaworski, C. Ferber, L. Shealy, R. Reinke, E. Smart, S. Minikel, J. Hardina, J. Carlson, D. Wam- bold. THIRD ROW - J.Strickler, J. Burnham, K. Voss, A. Wiehl, A. Loth, J. King, G. Johnson, J. Lake. SECOND ROW - P. Greenwald, J. Greenwood, J. Albert, J. Burgermeister, M. Ludwig, R. Peardon, G. Dettmering, B. Eichsteadt, J. Humbert. FRONT ROW - Mrs. Gevaart, Y. Kramer, J. Enright, A. Knurr, R. Reinke, J. Tetzlaff, J. Ahrens. BACK ROW: H. Moore, E. Kubly, J. Semo, L. Elton, K. Keller, L. Shealy, J. Linde, M. Deneen, J. Greenwood, P. Olson. FRONT ROW: J. Schoenrock, L. Jacobi, J. Davis, N. Winters, J. Krebsbach. Student Council This year the Student Council was composed of two representatives from each homeroom. One representative was the regular member and the other, an alternate. The group met several times during the year to plan such school activities as homecoming and the Christmas party. Of- ficers for this year were: Jerry Davis, President; Lee Jacobi, Vice- President; Nancy Winters, Seeretary-Treasurer. Mr. Horn was the ad- viser for the group. It's not so much where we stand as in what direction we're going. Oliver Wendell Holmes Hi-Y Once again the Hi-Y, under the leadership of Hans Christianson and adviser Mr. Bethke, lived up to its good reputation. The organization sponsored the eleventh annual trip to Chicago and filled the ice rink of the school grounds. Officers, in addition to the president, were Vice President, Tom Stobber; Secretary, Matt Deneen and Treasurer, John Tetzlaff. BACK ROW: R. Garland, M. McGee, R. Greenwald, R. Post, R. Berg, H. Christianson, D. Doughty, T. Bublitz, R. Lippert. SECOND ROW: K. Koepp, B. Burgermeister, W Luebke, B. Kilpin, W. Vick, G. Carl- son,J. Dickson, L. Underberg, D. Deaton, D. Stoecker, D. Radtke, K. Kreger. FRONT ROW: Mr. Bethke, D. Linde, L. Wegner, F.Schroeder, J. Tetzlaff, T. Stobber, J. Linde, P. Ludwig. BACK ROW - J. Freeman, B. Wathen, J. Boyd, J. Weir, M. Jensen, A. Loth, C. Whinnery, L. Ortmann, B. DeBack. THIRD ROW - S. Hoffer, G. Austin, R. Rebholz, J. Burgermeister, D. Krestan, N. Pierner, H. Peardon, C. Hermanson, B. Eichsteadt. SECOND ROW - L. Stocks, E. Kubly, J. Ahrens, S. Joerger, K. Foss, J. Coburn, R. Finney, J. Gmirek, A. Trupke. FRONT ROW - N. Lippert.J. Carlson, Miss Rohrbacher, D. Van Valin, P. Greenwald, A. Rose, K. Mar- tin. Lambda Tau Lambda — L. T. L. The girls of L.T.L., assisted by Miss Rohrbacher, participated in various activities this year. Among these were the hilarious initiation and the home-coming dance. The officers this year were: President, Dorothy Van Valin; Vice President, Patricia Greenwald; Secretary, Alice Rose; Treasurer, Kaye Martin. BACK ROW - J.Miljus.M. Ludwig, C. Woolridge, M. Kraus, M. Nowatske, P. Smart, J. Hunter, A. Wiehl. THIRD ROW - P. Jolliffe, D. Bleuer, K. Voss, M. Yug, D. Wambold, A. Albert, J. Schoenrock, G. Janssen, S. Eichsteadt. SECOND ROW - J. Greenwood, S. Mussell, S. Sullivan, Y. Kramer, J. Enright, C. Zache, L. Tomte, J. Krebsback, H. Bahr, S. Kropetz. FRONT ROW - J. Behling, K. Schultz, J. Dettmering, J. Erichsen, G. Dettmering, J. Kirkpatrick, J. Rudolph. Junior Prom Midnight in Manhatten was the theme for the Junior Prom, which took place on April 24, 1954. The gym, decorated with pastel stream- ers, was set off by murals depicting scenes of New York City. King, Fred Babeck, and Queen, Janice Green- wood, came through an entrance re- sembling that of the famous Stork Club. After the crowning, they pro - ceeded to lead the Grand March. The music was provided by How- ard Peterson and his Orchestra. QUEEN ianice Greenwood KING Fred Babeck BACK ROW: G. Dettmering, B. Eichsteadt, C. Wool- ridge, K. Schultz, D. Bleuer, J. Coburn, P. Olson, M. Bauer. SECOND ROW; J. Gmirek, S. Hoffer, R. Kreuzer, S. Kropetz, R. Rebholz, K. Artz, J. Dett- mering, J. Krebsbach, U. Nau, A. Trupke. FRONT ROW: K. Martin, A. Loth, E. Wegner, W. Luebke, M. Jensen, D. VanValin, N. Pierner. BACK ROW: D. Stoecker, L. Jacobi, D. Linde, R. Berg, P. Ludwig, P. Stem, W. Tetzlaff, W. Schroeder. SECOND ROW: A. Searl, D. Radtke, W. Pladies, L. Millonzi, R. Smale, D. Underberg, W. Wehner, J. Erichsen. FRONT ROW: E. Henschel, J. Hardina, L. Wegner, J. Tetzlaff, R. Schmidt, M. Nowatske, J. Carlson. • Chorus And Band Mr. Hotz, head of our music department, again directed many activities this year. Assisting him were officers: J. Tetzlaff, P. Ludwig, P. Greenwald and G. Liddicoat. The band marched for a May-day celebration in Burlington and was award- ed a trophy. It also marched for homecoming and football games. BACK ROW: A. Trupke, E. Wegner, J. Dettmering, S. K-ropetz, J. Gmirek, H. Bahr, J. Schoenrock, D. Hill, H. Christianson, J. Strickler, M. Bauer. THIRD ROW: D. VanValin, D. Ulrikson, C. Whinnery, N. Pierner, P. Olson, B. Eichsteadt, R. Rebholz, J. Krebsbach, W. Brach, J. Yadro, A. Fickau, K. Martin, J. Ahrens, K. Artz. SECOND ROW: J. Behling, P. Smart, G. Dettmering, M. Jensen, A. Loth, G. Ridgeman, J. Coburn, D. Bleuer, C. Woolridge, J. Krebsbach, W. Luebke. FRONT ROW: P. Greenwald, K. Schultz, N. Brackett, S. Hoffer. BACK ROW: J. Kirkpatrick, N. Brackett, L. Stocks, J. Schoenrock, W. Hopkins, W. Brach, J. Austin, A. Moore. SECOND ROW: K. Raht, M. Letson, B. Kub- ly, S. Eichsteadt, S. Sullivan, J. Krebsbach, H. Bahr, S. Mosher, Mr. Hotz. FRONT ROW: J. Ahrens, J. Boyd, W. Sawyer, D. Hill, D. Ulrickson, D. Krestan, M. Ludwig. BACK ROW: J. Strickler, L. Wilson, A. Rose, G. Liddi- coat.J. Weir, P. Bartholomew, G. Johnson. SECOND ROW: P. Greenwald, J. Behling, G. Janssen, J. Free- man, M. Davis, T. Olson, M. LeVeille. FRONT ROW: P. Smart, A. Fickau, H. Christianson, C. Whinnery, J. Yadro, D. Deaton. A group of eleven members selected from the choir went to Whitewater for the Massed Choir and another group chosen from the band attended the mass- ed band get-together. The Band presented two home concerts and participated in the solo tourna- ment in Anril and in the music festival in May. BACK ROW: N. Brackett, G. Dettmering, Mr. Hotz, J. Hirdina, W. Tetzlaff, U. Nau, G. Liddicoat. FOURTH ROW: W. Wehner, J. Freeman, D. Stoecker, R. Schmidt, M. LeVeille, K. Raht, D. Radtke, L. Wegner, S. Mosher, A. Searl, J. Weir, R. Berg, L. Underberg, L. Jacobi, J. Tetzlaff. THIRD ROW: J. Erichsen, L. Wilson, A. Rose, J. Carl- son, S. Eichsteadt, G. Johnson, J. Ahrens, P. Ludwig. SECOND ROW: M. Davis, W. Pladies, M. Bartholomew, D. Deaton, M. Nowatske, L. Millonzi, D. Linde. FRONT ROW: S. Sullivan, E. Henschel, G. Janssen, A. Moore. KING QUEEN William Nowatske Lois Ellarson Homecoming The Homecoming festivities be - gan with the parade at 2 p.m. on Oct- ober 15, 1954. That evening the In- dians met Wilmot in a tough game, that resulted in Mukwonago's first loss. Following the game a dance was held in the gymnasium, which was u- niquely decorated as a football field. After Queen, Lois Ellarson, was crowned by her King, Bill Nowatske, the dancing began under the direction of Cullen Casey and his Orchestra. 28 BACK ROW - M. Deneen, L. Brewer, R. Wegner, R. LeVeille, A. Fickau, R. Reinke, L. Shealy. THIRD ROW - R. Grossman, G. Liddicoat, M. Jensen, F. Babeck, S. Minikel, E. Smart, J. Weir, J. Buelow, V. Mohr. SECOND ROW - J. Greenwood, P. Merath, J. Smith, L. Ellarson, K. Voss, K. Martin, A. Loth, K. Koepp, D. Van Valin, T. Olson, S. Heacox. FRONT ROW - J. Enright, Miss Ott, J. Carlson, Y. Kramer, C. Zache, J. Hardina, C. Ferber, J. Behling. Pow Wow This Year the Pow Wow staff put on a successful campaign to get new subscribers. Those in charge of this year's issues were Editor-in-Chief, Carole Zache and Assistant Editor, Eois Ellarson. Other staff members in- cluded June Hardina, News Editor; Yvonne Kramer, Feature Editor; Ronald Reinke, Sports Editor; Judy Carlson, Business Manager. In addition, our able adviser, Miss Ott, and her entire English class contributed articles, and helped in other ways in the production of the paper. 29 WILLIAM NOWATSKE Football Scores Mukwonago 14 Kenosha Central 7 Mukwonago 18 Delavan 0 Mukwonago 6 Elkhorn 2 Mukwonago 12 Lake Geneva 9 Mukwonago 6 Wilmot 19 Mukwonago 7 Whitewater 6 Mukwonago 33 Burlington 0 Mukwonago 14 East Troy 0 Football Mukwonago got back into the football championship circle this year. The Indians shared the title with Wilmot. Both teams lost one game. Much of the team's success is due to the excellent coaching job of Mr. Danielson and Mr. Bray and the very able leadership of Captain William Nowatske. Every m e mb e r of the team can well be proud of the job Bill did this year. BACK ROW: K. Koepp.J. Buelow, W. Luebke, L. Underberg, A. Madison, E. Schmidt, E. Babcock, T. Bublitz, M. Combs, W. Gauthier, W. Dailey, D. Wagner, W. Deneen. SECOND ROW: A. McKenzie, L. Elton, J. Bauer, P. Ludwig, J. Semo, D. Wegner, R. Schultz, J. Linde, L. Wegner, T. Day, R. Smith. FRONT ROW: M. Strasser, R. Porter, A. Knurr, D. Doughty, M. McGee, W. Nowatske, D. Barber, J. Davis, J. Rudolph, F. Babeck, C. Beranek. BACK ROW: J. Knowlton, R. Beranek, R. Anderson, T. Wehner, D. Newman, D. Deaton, D. Gropp, W. Pladies, W. Berlick, P. Burke, L. Humbert, J. Semo, D. Crusan, L. Duncan. SECOND ROW: M. Deneen, D. Hunkins, T. Nicholson, F. Schroeder, J. Brown. L. Abel, J. Ball, D. Hill, T. Luebke, A. Harvestine, D. Radtke, J. Willenberg, Mr. Bethke. FRONT ROW: S. Ellarson, C. Cooperman, G. Carlson, ]. Dickson, R. Greenwald, T. Stobber, J. Rudolph, R. Schmidt, J. Semo, J. Sagert, J. Baas, W. Brach. Under the able direction of Mr. Bethke the Junior Varsity Football Team wound up the season with three wins and threelosses. Mr. Bethke is very optimistic about the coming season. The Basketball B team likewise was very successful under the excellent c oaching of Mr. Bray. Bee ause the A squad will lose most of its membe r s , many of the boys on the B team will see Varsity Action next year. BACK ROW: L. Haslam, R. Arnold, R. Greenwald, L. Underberg, P. Kramer. SEC- OND ROW: T. Bublitz, T. Stobber, D. Harmann, E. Schmidt. FRONT ROW: J. Ru- dolph, R. Smith, L. McPhail, R. Schultz, W. Brach. BACK ROW - A. Knurr, A. McKenzie, D. Wegner, R. LeVeille, ]. Semo, R. Reinke, F. Babeck. FRONT ROW - J. Rudolph, M. Deneen, D. Doughty, R. Wilson, R. Porter, J. Buelow, M. Strasser. Baseball This year, Coach Danielson turned out another championship base- ball team. The records show that they won six out of seven games played. The team was captained by Lawrence Holtz. Track As a result of Mr. Bethke's excellent coaching the 1954 track sea- son was a successful one. Jim Shawlin in the 200 yard dash and Fred Babeck, Allen Knurr, Lee Underberg and Jim Shawlin in the 880 relay team sprinted their way to the state track meet. BACK ROW - E. Schmidt, M. Combs, R. Berg, P. Ludwig, T. Newman, C. Beranek, M. Deneen. SECOND ROW - K. Koepp, L. Underberg, A. Knurr, D. Barber, W. Gauthier, F. Babeck. FRONT ROW - J. Linde, R. Schultz, J. Tetzlaff, R. Wegner, L. Wegner, D. Linde. BACK ROW: J. Rudolph, R. Wilson, J. Martin, D. Doughty, R. LeVeille, J. Tetzlaff, R. Wettner D Bar- ber, B. Nowatske, F. Babeck. Manager, M. Deneen. FRONT ROW; J. Davis, Captain. Basketball A” Team Under the guidance of Coach Danielson, the Indians displaying fine team work, finished the season in a deadlock for third place with Bur- lington. Led by Captain Jerry Davis and paced by the high scoring of Bill Nowatske , the Indians won ten and lost four of their conference games. The team showed tremendous improvement over the past year's last-place team. Nine of the ten varsity players will graduate this spring. SCORES Mukwonago 63 Lake Geneva 69 Mukwonago 34 Edgerton 55 Mukwonago 52 Union Grove 56 Mukwonago 55 Wilmot 53 Mukwonago 50 Whitewater 48 Mukwonago 45 Burlington 56 Mukwonago 84 Delavan 83 Mukwonago 56 Union Grove 55 Mukwonago 74 East Troy 63 Mukwonago 67 Elkhorn 60 Mukwonago 66 Lake Geneva 74 Mukwonago 68 Wilmot 65 Mukwonago 72 ’Rochester 60 Mukwonago 67 Whitewater 63 Mukwonago 53 Burlington 64 Mukwonago 58 Delavan 56 Mukwonago 71 East Troy 55 Mukwonago 64 Elkhorn 62 Totals 1109 1097 - Non-conference games 33 Pep Band And Cheerleaders This year's cheering section was greatly improved by a larger pep band and a squad of twelve cheerleaders. The pep band of thirty members was directed by Mr. Hotz and the cheerleaders were coached by Miss Ott and Miss Rohrbacher. The new cheerleaders were chosen in September by the Student Coun- cil and the Faculty. Those selected were: Seniors-Kaye Martin, Judy Enright, Gloria Liddicoat, Janice Greenwood, Lillian Johnson, Marilyn Jensen and Donna W a mb o 1 d ; Juniors-Judy Coburn, and Ursula Nau; Sophomores-Roseanne Krebsbach and Kathleen Schultz; Freshman-Judy Rudolph. BACK ROW: H. Christianson, Mr. Hotz, J. Strickler. THIRD ROW: W. Tetzlaff, J. Hardina, A. Searl, ]. Weir, R. Berg, K. Raht, M. LeVeille, J. Ahrens, P. Ludwig. SECOND ROW: A. Moore, D. Bleuer, J. Erich- sen, J. Krebsbach, L. Wilson, J. Carbon, M. Nowatske, D. Linde. FRONT ROW; J. Behling, P. Smart, G. Dettmering, A. Loth, D. Van Valin, C. Whinnery, D. Ulrikson, J. Yadro, A. Fickau, W. Wehner. Seventeenth Summer” CAST: Yvonne Kramer, Judy Enright, Judy Carlson, Roberta Brach, Dorothy Van Valin, Ronnie Reinke, Richard Wegner, Lee Shealy, Allen Knurr, Donna Wambold, Michael Me Gee, Marilyn Jensen and Arnold Fickau. Coach, Mrs. Dorothy Bethke. Dramatic Activities Pride And Prejudice” CAST: James Buelow, Dorothy Van Valin, June Hardina, Judy Enright, Kaye Martin, Janice Greenwood, Carole Zache, Ronnie Reinke, Jerry Davis, Lois Ellarson, Tom Gray, Donna Wambold, Kathleen Voss, Judy Carlson, David Barber, Vivian Mohr. Coach, Miss Darlene Ott. 35 Youth Center Warm up Inhale Our turtle Santa Baby Fun for Everyone Bottoms Up! Mona Lisa? Let's have a party Midnight in Manhattan In the Spring Whirl me Romeo’s — Wow! Primadonna Some party??? Our Queen Jan Gone Fishin? Hopalong Buzzie Pajama Game Acrobats?? Cute Pajamas Our Babe Le Veille fi t Thank You For The Donations. Annual Staff and Adviser i Frank Doughty Finley's Barber Shop Otto's Millonzi's Inn Theis I.G.A. Store Prairie Appliance Coley Lumber, Feed Fuel Dable's Restaurant Prairie Dairy, Pet Milk Krestan's I.G.A. Benson's Service Store Eagle Hardware Supply V. J. Sherman, Grocery Mealy Furniture Healy's Tavern Chapman's Bros. Brittingham Hixon, Eagle Sasso's Pall Mall Emmer's Tavern M. A. Peardon, Garage Schmelter's Service John Whites Beer Garage Chet Hanson's Garage Art Reith's Service Triangle Beer Liquor Big Bend Lumber Company Ray Holtz Millwork Hardware Millpond Tavern Muskego Packing Company Francis Diest Tavern H. C. Holtz Son Florist Kitzman I.G.A. Mukwonago Beauty Studio Wanago Bowling Martin's Implements A. R. Frohne Electric Gift Heaven City Hotel Horn Bros., Muskego George Weiland Sr., Barber Muskego Bakery Muskego Dry Cleaners Dixon's Food Market, Muskego Muskego Hardware Johnies D.X. Station, Muskego Blasius Pure Oil Service Muskego Jerome Drugs, Muskego Muskego Beer Depot Sportsmen's Inn, Muskego Lewis Louise Wiehl, Lobdell's I.G.A. Super Market Peter's Shoe Service Rintelman's Grocery Martha's Candy Gifts Hill's Royal Blue Store M. W. Coburn, Jeweler Magg's Food Shop Ken's Barber Shop Mukwonago Motor Sales Weir Brothers Mukwonago Bakery Shop Koeffler Chevrolet Sales Frank Carlson Horn, Stoecker, Horn Central Food Market Rudolph's Clover Farm Store Jerry's Tap Carlson Cabinet Millwork Mohr's Standard Service Menick's Hardware Joe Anich's Vista Garden Ludwig Electronics C. J. Mitchell Sons Inc. Dick's Texaco Service Walker's Grill Herb Ferber, Mobile Service 40 % t