New Lisbon High School - Wa Du Shuda Yearbook (New Lisbon, WI)

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The athletic council which determines the sports activities of the school, consists of: Mr. Haugh, Mr. Tremain, Mr. Ray- mond, Phu York, Mr. Patton, and Mr. Schmidt. Track Coached by Rudy Haugh, the New Lisbon track team scored 55 points to win the conference track meet at Sparta on May o. Those competing were Ronald Lauden, Ray Katuin, Jim Hubbard, Louis Pusel, Harland Davis, Dick Robinson, George Neitzel, Ted Hysell, Jack Bond, Jack Pi- tel, Ryan Walden, Jack Davies, Bill Jen- Sen, and Bob Dahlke. They placed third in the sectional track meet at La Crosse with Lauden and Hubbard placing first and second, respectively. This made them eligible to compete in the state meet at Madison Baseball Coach Patton's baseball team had an undefeated l953 conference season. They started the season out with a bang, win- ning the first game from Wonewoc by a score of ll-O. Dick Dahlke pitched a no-hit ball game against the Hillsboro team. The team won their fourth consec- utive championship when they defeated Camp Douglas by a score of 6-4. In the district tournament they won the first game from Camp Douglas, but later lost to Tomah in the championship game by a 5-3 decision.

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TOURNAMENT DISTRICT TOURNAMENT KENDALL FEB. 24 In their first tournament game the Rockets won easily from Kendall 64-42. Hysell and Oakes were leading scor- ers for the Rockets with 18 and lO points respectively. HILTON FEB. 25 The Rockets beat Wilton in the sub- district finals by a score of 67-43. Ted Hysell, Bruce York, and Jack Oakes did the bulk of the scoring for the Rockets with 15, 12, and ll points respectively. HILLSBORO FEB. 27 The Rockets took the district cham- pionship by defeating Hillsboro, 7l-ol. The game was a real battle all the way. The Rockets managed to get a l9- 18 point lead at the end of thefirst quarter when York dropped in a long one. Ted Hysell copped scoring honors with 25 points. York had 17 and Christmann had 15 for the Rockets. PLAYOFF WAUNAKEE In the playoff game the Rockets beat Waunakee by a score of 68-53. The Rockets jumped into a l6-7 lead in the first quarter. Ted Hysell led the scoring for the Rockets with 19, and Christmann and York followed with 15 and 13 respectively. MAR. f SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT WEST SALEM MAR. 12 The Rockets' dream of state tourna- ment honors was shattered when West Salem defeated them by a score of 69- 66 in the sectional tournament. The Rockets were behind 59-50 going into the final period. They rallied Strongly and almost pulled the game out of the fire but time ran out on them. PLATTEVILLE MAR, 12 The Rockets won consolation honors by defeating Platteville, 65-52. The score was tied at half-time and the Rockets were ahead 44-43 going in- to the final period. Platteville then rallied and was ahead 59-57, with two Christmann then minutes left to play. got a field goal and two free throws and Jack Oakes got a goal to give New Platteville Lisbon a 63-59 lead. scored again and it was 63-61. York and Lutz each added a free throw while Platteville was getting one charity toss and the game was all over.

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PEP CLUB 06 OOO It is the fundamental objective of the Pep Club to keep up school spirit, and it does a first-rate job. Under the guidance of Mr. Seering and Mr. Patton the Pep Club really went to town this year in preparing pep meetings before games, organiz- ing a successful homecoming, and sponsoring candy sales and dances. Officers are: president, Mary Mortensen, vice-president, Juanita lhrting secretary, Marlene Strand, treasurer, Nancy Dahlke. OFFICERS AND ADVISORS