Neenah High School - Rocket Yearbook (Neenah, WI)

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Seniors For several years, Neenah High Schooi was gifted with extremely large classes, but in 1948 the class of 51,' arrived, very small in number. XVe made up in ,other Ways what We lacked in number. After the first shock, the Cub Mixer, we really got into the swing of things. To get started, we elected john Cundlach, president, james Shannon, vice-president, Mary Os- borne, secretary, and Carol Berens, treasurer. With these competent officers to lead us, we had a successful first year. We joined the various clubs, the boys went out for sports, and the girls cheered them on. In October, the freshman girls gave a tea for their mothers. It was the first of its kind and started a successful practice. By Christ- mas, we were ready for a vacation to forget our school work and have fun. After Christ- mas, we all enjoyed the CAA Hawaiian Hol- idayv dance with Tony Winters, orchestra. In April, we had a freshman party. Music was provided by ray-cordingf, It really pro- vided a good time for everyone who attended. Many members of our class participated in the annual band tournament in Sheboygan in May where they made a good showing as usual. In june we waded through our first final exams, all the while looking forward to a three months' vacation. We were no longer greenhorns and would be back the next year to gain the prestige we would need as upperclassmen. In fall, we returned to school to resume the activities started during our ,freshman year. . t QL' r Q, ggi gx ight ix ilgim . 'HI Class Officers Robert Schmidt, President, Melvin Blank, Vice Presideni Melba Steen, Secretary, and Georgian Kopvlas Treasui We started by electing some efficient lead- ers who were William Gresenz, president, Dean Wistoff, vice-president, Mary jean Rut- ter, secretaryg and Charleen Brandt, treasurer. We chose wisely and started out for a good year. That year we began to become more active in the various clubs in school. The boys took over the B-squads in sports while the girls gave their loyal support. After basketball games that year, TABS began sponsoring dances at the 'Reef' These proved very en- joyable and became the meeting place after games. The sophomore girls held a tea for their mothers in December. Some of the girls en- tertained by singing or playing musical in- struments with Christmas music being fea- tured on the program. In April, we held an all-school dance the theme of which was April Showers. The gym was transformed to an April day. Every- one had a good time and went home think- ing of April showers and May flowers.

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Mr. Kenneth Beger, Class Advisor Awards Day brought the end of school and an- other vacation. When we left school for our sum- mer vacation, we had begun to show signs of so- phistication. In September we returned to school with the air of sophistication that marked us as upper class- men. We were ready to take our places as leaders in school. When the election returns were counted, we found Richard Kresse as our president, Ronald Lange, vice-president, Shirley Mickelson, secretary, and Donna Bastar, treasurer. VVe looked ahead to an active year when we chose these leaders. To start the season, many of our boys played on the varsity football team. The girls again gave their loyal support by cheering and playing in the band. We were very active in the clubs in school and had some juniors in important oflices. In Oc- tober we ordered our class rings. A good choice was made by the ring committee and everyone was happy. Several junior boys, john Gundlach, Deon Wis- toff, and john Gieger, played regularly on the var- sity basketball team, where they made a good showing. Early in the year we started work on the prom. The committees worked hard and had everything underway early in Ianuary. The theme was a Mariner's Dream. It pictured an underwater scene with a ceiling of waves. When the day final- ly came, May 6, we danced to the dreamy music of Tom Templeis orchestra. It was really a suc- cess, and everyone had a good time. James Levan- dowski and Olive Salmeen made a charming prom king and queen. Our Iunior class president, Rich- ard Kresse, and his partner, Marjorie Tulis, were the attendants. Awards day came and the end of the school year with it. We saw many juniors go forward to re- ceive honors scholastically and athletically. VVe left school thinking of our vacation and returning in the fall as Seniors for our final year. Considering the importance of the occasion, we elected good leaders for our final year at Neenah High School. Robert Schmidt was elected presi- dent after a vigorous campaign. His running mate, Melvin Blank, was made vice-president. Our sec- retary and treasurer were Georgian Kopvlas and Melba Steen respectively. Our football team, led by Seniors, tied our Blue- jay rivals to end their season happily. Many other Seniors were taking an active part organizing the various clubs in which they took an active lead. Christmas vacation brought fun for all. There were many dances and also some basketball games where our team proved its high caliber. Shortly after Christmas vacation, the G.A.A. held its annual dance. It upheld the tradition of fine C-.A.A. dances. In February, the band gave its winter concert. For many Seniors in the band, it was their final concert showing. A Girls' Senate dance was also held early in F erbuary. Early in March, Senior Career Day was held. This gave many Seniors the inside view on what was coming after graduation. Later in March, the Sen- ior girls had a banquet for their mothers. The next big event of the year was the prom. We danced to the music of jimmy James' Orchestra in the gym decorated to the theme of Blue Moon. King Bob Schmidt and Queen Larena Behm led the grand march. On May 24, the annual Senior Banquet was held. It was held at the Valley Inn. A few days later many Seniors went forward to receive honors for the last time at Neenah High School. This was for Awards Day. Those much dreaded Senior exams came on May 31 and June 1. The end of school was at last in sight. Baccalaureate was June 3 and graduation was Iune 6. We left school thinking about the many things we did and the things we would remember the rest of our lives. Neenah High School will not long remember us, but we will long remember Neenah High School.