Oakfield High School - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Oakfield, WI)

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Omamsmms 5S 'SCS'afL Eg'-f4if- Pc-9 N4Fm-2: 8Q,gBOmCF ... mH,., 95100-:1- ' rv 'SS 0 I3 WQQ rv gfv. we Em CQFB :rv-1 '-Q 'Wm Gab .Beau of 1937 0 Presented by the Graduating Class of the OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Oakjield, Wisconsin DEDICATION To Mr. William Harter, who has served us faithfully as janitor for the past thirty-two years, we, the Seniors of Oakfield High School. dedicate THE OAK LEAVES OF 1937. 9755 Oak Leaves, 1937 o OaefelczIMTIigeZSJoQ STANDING, I,eft to Right -Mai-khrnn Morton, Helen 'l'urville. Leila Alfkillilill :intl llarnlrl llein1t'i'l. SIQA'l'l'Qll, Left to Right Lilah Soinnierfielci, Victoria Scholz, listher Austin. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY Mr. Wm. Markham Morton, Prin. Graduate 3 yr. High School Course, 1926, River Falls State Teachers College, Bachelor of Arts 1933, Iowa University, Minnesota University summer 19355 Science and Ger- mang Administration and Publications. Mr. Harold R. Heimerl Miss Lilah Sommerfield Bachelor of Education 1930, Oshkosh State Bachelor of Arts, 1935, Ripon Collegeg ling- Teachcrs Collegcg Mathematics and Science, lish and Social Studies, Library, Forensics. Coach of Athletics. Dramatics. GRADE SCHOOL FACULTY Mrs. Leila McChain Graduate 1 yr. General Course, Fond du Lac County Normal 1917, lst and 2nd Grades. Miss Helen Turville Graduate 2 yr. Primary Course 1924, Mil- waukee State Teachers College, 5th and 6th Grades. Miss Victoria Scholz Bachelor of Education, 1936, Milwaukee State Teachers Collegeg 3rd and 4-th Grades. Mrs. Esther Austin 3 yr. Music Course, Ripon Collegeg Bachelor of Music, 1933, University of VVisconsing Mil- waukee State Teachers College, sunnner of l936g 7th and 8th grades. SCHOOL BOARD OF DISTRICT NO. l Alvin M. Bristol, Director Miss Mariem T. Smith, Treasurer A L. H. Cowles, Clerk Page Five 1--i. P7752 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School SENIORS GORDON KO'TTKE-- Gordy Basketball 2. 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, 33 Softball 4, Dramatics 2, 3, 43 Class President 4, President Student Council 4, Track 3, 4, Annual Staff 4. Bath of the brau'n the brain. CHARLOTTE MCKN IGHT- Charlie Band 1,'2, 3, 4, Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Vice Presdient 3, 43 Dramatics 3, 4, Secretary Student Council 4, President Girls' Glee Club 4. Nite to be natural, if naturally nice. jUANITA LA MUE- Brownie Forensics 1, 43 Class Vice President 13 Class Treasurer 4, Dramatics 3, 4g Honor Roll 3, 45 Glee Club 3, Cheer Leader 4, Annual Stall 49 Tennis 4, School paper 4, Salutatory 4. A rare fare of beauty and brain.v.' ROBERT LAWSON-f'Bob Transferred from Central High, Superior, Wis. Dramatics 43 Annual Staff 4. Explanations fwere hi: long suit-and he was seldom short suitrd MARJORIE ERDMANN- Marj Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Sec. and Treas. 1, 2, 35 Forensics l, 43 Dramatics 3, 4, Girl Scouts 2, 3, 43 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas. of Student Council and Outside Activity Fund 45 Annual Staff 4, Valedictory 4. Marj fould do at lkaxt something with almort anything. GEORGE LUND- Lincoln Dramatics 3, 4, Track 3, 4, School Paper Stal? 3, 4, Baskera ball Manager 4. , Known ax Honest Abe-what elxe can fwe say? Page Six hEin..-.,,- X S755 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School SENIGRS OSCAR CENSKY- Junior Tennis 45 Dramatics 3, 45 Track 45 Baseball 35 Boy Scouts 3, 45 Class Sec. 45 Paper Staff 45 Softball 4. Always put of today what can be done tomorrow. LILLIAN WACHENDORF- Lil Band 2, 3, 45 Girl Scouts 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Dra- matics 4. Annual Staff 4. If .rilenfe is golden, Lil has a mint. VIRGINIA EWALD- Ginny Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 45 Dramatics 2, 45 Forensics 25 Class Pres. 35 Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Prom Queen 35 School Newspaper 4. usllldyiflg lesson: wa: the least of her troubles. Q MARIAN GEISTHARDT- Tillie Glee Club 35 School Paper 3, 45 Dramatics 4. Half stately, half Jhy, but always a smile in her eye. GERALDINE MILLER- Mirkey Glee Club 35 Dramatics 3, 45 Forensics 1. If you don? like me, leave me. ELTON RIESE- Alley 0op Forensics 2, 35 Dramatics 3, 45 Student Council 45 Editor of Paper 45 Class Vice Pres. 2. Greater love halh no man for his teachers. Page Seven 2:77572 Oak Leaves, 1937 0 Oak-field High School SENIOR CLASS HISTORY By Juanita La Mue As 21 freshmen timidly entered the assembly room of Oakfield High School in the fall of 1933, we found Mr. A. E. Northrup, our new class adviser, ready to help us get acquainted. The year was spent in adjusting ourselves to our new environment. The main events of the year were the initiation and return parties. We also decorated the Methodist church for Baccalaureate services. New students entering the freshman class were: Iohn Clark, Gordon Kott- ke, Maree Laing, Erna Oelke, Elton Riese, Donald Ryan, and Harold Schmitz, Donald Ryan dropped out the second semester. Class officers elected were Carl Stolper, president: Iuanita La Mue, vice president: Marjorie Erdmann, scretary-treasurer. By our second year we considered ourselves a part of the institution, and felt we had discarded our emerald hue. Miss Lehmann was our class adviser. The main event of the year was the initiation party, which gave us a chance to take it out on the freshmen. Donald Ryan returned to our ranks, and Bar- bara Taylor, Iohn Clark, Virginia julius, Maree Laing, and Harold Schmitz dropped from the attendance list. The following officers were chosen for the year: Wilbert Hanna, president: Elton Riese, vice president: Marjorie Erdmann, secretary-treasurer. Our Iunior year was one of our most active years. We gave a junior class play in October. In November we received our class rings. The Iunior prom was held May 8th. It was considered one of the best ever put on. Virginia Ewald and Carl Stolper were the Prom Queen and Prom King. Mr. Heimerl was our class adviser. Three students left us this year: Erna Oelke, Wilbert Hanna, and Russell Graves. Class officers in our junior year were: Virginia Ewald, president: Charlotte McKnight, vice president: Marjorie Erdmann, secretary-treasurer. The Senior year has been the busiest of all and has passed very swiftly- too swiftly. Numerous activities have made it the best of our four years in high school. Robert Lawson joined our class this year and Carl Stolper dropped out to finish at Plymouth. Gerald Burse started the year as a post- graduate but dropped out in the spring. Senior class officers were: Gordon Kottke, president: Charlotte McKnight,, vice president: Oscar Censky, secre- tary: Iuanita La Mue, treasurer. Mr. Morton was our class adviser. In passing, we, the Seniors, wish the juniors heaps of good luck and happi- ness in their activities next year. Sic semper fides. Page Eight 956 Oak Leaves, 1937 Q Oakjield High School HISTORY OF THE OAK LEAVES The first edition of THE OAK LEAVES was published by the Oakfield High School graduating class of 1906. This booklet contained a picture of the school building before the front wing had been added. It also contained a list of all the alumni, and the address by the class president who was also salutatorian. Because it was the first edition of our high school annual, it was very interesting. The second edition of THE OAK LEAVES, published in 1907, was dedi- cated to Mr. Leroy Curtis, then principal of the school. The outstanding feature of the book was an original class song. In 1908 THE OAK LEAVES was dedicated to the Mesdames V. Maude Butcher, and Norma C. Halbach, teachers in the school. Earle Henningson was editor-in-chief. This edition featured many pictures of school organiza- tions. lt is the closest approach to what our annual is today. Particular attention is paid to athletics. ln 1909 THE OAK LEAVES was dedicated to the school board. This book was outstanding because it contained an article by each graduate and much original poetry. In 1910 THE OAK LEAVES was dedicated to Mesdames Elsa Breit- kreutz and Nora Bell Binnie, both high school teachers. The editor-in-chief was Carl Cragoe. This book contained many group pictures and some very clever and witty writings. THE OAK LEAVES of 1911 was dedicated to Miss Louise Stolp. The editor-in-chief was Will Orvis. This issue featured the curriculum that was being used at that time. For the first time it contained group pictures of each class. THE OAK LEAVES of 1912 was dedicated to the graduating class of 1912. Della Parduhn was editor-in-chief. The outstanding feature of this annual was the picture of the annual staff. There was no annual published in 1913. The last edition of THE OAK LEAVES that we have received was printed in 1914 and was dedicated to Principal N. G. Lentzner. Carleton Henningsen was editor-in-chief. The booklet featured cartoons, society news, and ath- letics. Thus in 1937 we, the Seniors of Oakfield High School, are publishing the first edition of THE OAK LEAVES since 1914. We sincerely hope it may be continued down through the years to come. Page Nine 9752 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School l STANDING, Left to Right Leslie Senk, john Hoppe, l,oris Hanna, Donald Cowles, Mabel Schmidt. Rfllilllil Uecker, Felicia Scliarsclnnidt and junior Merrill. Sl'iA'l'l'Ill, l.efl to Right Marian llurleton, Felix Scharsclnnidt, Martha Siniljanic, Alvin Sclnnidt. Arlene Ilethardt, Mr, ll, R. lleiinerl, class adviser. JUNIOR CLASS HISTGRY By Marian Burleton ln the fall of 1934 when the doors of the Oakfield High School opened, 20 of those who entered were enrolled as Freshmen. NVQ- will never forget The Royal Civic League, organized by Miss Martha jones, our class adviser. The purpose of the league was to set high a high standard of school citizenship and to do all that was possible to improve our school. Our motto was Fight and VVin. VVe planted a tree on Arbor Day. Roland l'ecker played basketball, and john Hoppe, junior Merrill, and Marion Burleton played in the band. john Hoppe made the Honor Roll. Lyle Snyder and Edwin VVoodwiss dropped out. Class officers elected were: Felicia Scharschmidt, presidentg Lyle Snyder. vice president, Doris Hanna, secretary-treasurer. The following year we boasted 18 members, and Miss Sommerfield was our class adivser. VVe entered school under an entirely new faculty and, of course, we were anxious to initiate the Freshmen. Eleanor Sloggy, joe Wlendl, and Merlin liurleton left our midst. Alvin Schmidt, Leslie Senk, and Roland Vecker played on the championship basketball and baseball teams of that year. Marian Burleton, john Hoppe and junior Merrill played in the band. john Hoppe had his name engraved on the Honor Roll again this year. Class officers were: john Hoppe, presidentg Doris Hanna, vice president, and Arlene Dethardt, secretary-treasurer. ln the fall of 1936 only 13 members answered the roll call. Donald Cowles joined us and Gertude Burns and Helen Shriner left us. Alvin Schmidt, Leslie Senk, Roland Vecker, and john Hoppe were star members of the basketball team. Marian Burleton, Arlene Dethardt. Mabl Schmidt, and Doris Hanna represented us in forensics. junior Merrill, john Hoppe, and Marian liurleton still played in the band. VVe had a very successful Prom with a Maypole theme and Doris Ilanna and john Hoppe as Prom Queen and King, respectively. Mr. Heimerl was our class adviser. Class officers were as follows: Doris Hanna, president, Mabel Schmidt, vice pres- ident, Donald Cowles, secretary-treasurer. Before the year closed Donald Cowles and Roland Uecker had to leave our little family much to our regret, so there are now only 11 members re- maining to enter into the busiest year of our high school lives. Page Ten 95? Oak Leaves, 1937 Q Oakfield High School BACK ROXY, l,eft to Right john liowitlat, Lloyd Anderson, Carol Teseh, llonaltl Oelke, XYillrur lluell. k'l'IN'l'l'fR ROKR' llortense Sehoepke. Clinton L'insky, Sara Geisthartlt, Ruth Itowidat, Orville Ifrtlxnann. l,orA raine Gruenwahl. l RttN'l' ROXY Stella l.eirlholl, lflaine Millar. Paul Lund, Ilorothy NYiltl. l,ueille t'oIlien, liohln NYauen- kneeht, Margaret Abraham, Miss Sonimertield. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY By Carol Tescb and Katherine Guelzofw Last year we eame into Oakfield lligh Sehool as typieal Freshmen, frightened, and with a strong inferiority complex. There were twenty-two of us in all. XVe chose as our class president, Lueille Collieng viee president, Orville lirdinanng secretary and treasurer, Lorraine Gruenwald, and our elass adviser was Mr. Morton. XVe were properly initiated and returned the favor to the Sophomores hy giving them a llallowe'en party. Our elass was well represented in outside aetivities. Orville lirdmann was on the hasket- hall and hasehall teams, and he and john Dowidat were in hand work. Most ot the girls were in the Glee Cluh. Lorraine Uruenwald, llortense Sehoepke. and Orville lirdmann were on the first semester honor roll. Lueille Collien won first, Elaine Millar seeond, Lorraine Gruenwald third plaee in humor- ous deelamation in the l.oeal Forensie Contest. Carol 'l'eseh won third in the ljflllllilllt' division. Orville lirdmann was on the seeond semester honor roll, and thus for the year Vllhen we entered this, our sophomore year, we were eighteen in nuniher, having lost Arthur lloltz, Ralph Lewis, XVilliam Retzlatf, and john Dowidat. XVe eleeted Kathryn Guel- zow as our elass president, Lorraine Gruenwald as viee president, llortense Sehoepke as seeretary and treasurer, and our elass adviser was Miss Sommerfield. Again our Class took part in outside aetivities. Ruth Dowidat, Orville lirdinanu, lidward O'R0urke and Carol 'I'eseh were on the Oakleaf staff. Ruth Dowidat and C'arol 'll-seh joined the hand, and Orville lirdmann and john Dowidat eontinued the work. Orville lirdmann, liloyd Anderson and XVilhur Buell went out for haskethall. 'l'hese same hoys also played sotthall. Orville Iirdmann and Lorraine Gruenwald represented our class on the Student Council. liva Graves dropped out the first semester, while john Dowidat returned for seeond semes- ter work, with Dorothy VVild and Stella l.eidholt joining as new elass meinhers. The first semester the Sophomores had more people on the llonor Roll than all the rest of the school eotnhined with the following listed: Carol Teseh, Kathryn Ciuellow, Sara lieisthardt, Elaine Millar, llortense Sehoepke, Lorriane Uruenwald, Orville lirdmann and Paul Lund. YVe were represented in forensics this year hy Ulinton Censky, lilaine Miller, Orville lird- lnilllll, Lueille Collien, Margaret Abraham, llortense Sehoepke, Lorraine Gruenwald, and Carol Tesch. The Sophomores won the interelass traek meet this spring. Page Eleven 9752, Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakfield High School MACK RUVV, Left to Right VVarren lfrdinnun, Axllllll Lee Cook, jacob linrrlnske, Ruth Zills, l,, Y, funk, jane liay, Chester Kottke, Marilyn llorning L'l'IN'l'lCR RUVV Verna Jagdfeld, Robert 'l'hill, Marie Scbarsclnnidt, Raymond llurleton, Lois l,t-ibcrg, Don- ald Ogle, Vera Buell. FR,tlN'l' RIWV Geraldine Sonn, Arden Roeske, liertlice Slllllllli-, Gerald Doyle, Marjorie Cowles, lleurge Doyle, Mildred Anderson, Mr. Morton. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY By Bernice Stumpf Our Freshman class consisted of twenty-four members, and entered the Oakfield lligh School in the early fall of 1936. Directed by our adviser, Mr. Nlorton, our class officers were chosen as follows: President jane Day, vice president, Chester Kottke, and secretary and treas- urer, Lois Leiberg. At first it was difficult to become accustomed to our new and trying procedures, but with the assistance of our superiors, and the other students, our green exteriors were in time pene- trated. Soon after we were acquainted with our daily routine we submitted to our treasury the sunt of 3113.68 which was used for various forms of entertainment throughout the year. VVe were sorry to see Hilma l'ecker, Janice Shriner, and Marjorie Cowles leave our midst. Chester Kottke, VVarren Erdmann, Raymond Burleton, and George Doyle wnt out for basket- ball this season. Lois Leiberg was our representative on the Student Council. Those attaining Honor Roll credits for the first semester of this year were XVarren Frdmann and Bernice Stumpf. VVe also published a Freshman edition of the 0akleaf, with Marie Scharschtnidt as editor, and Jane Day as assistant. Lois Leiherg and Bernice Stumpf received places in the local forensic contest, Anita Lee Cook and jane Day giving them a close race. At the close of the first semester, our instructors changed our environment by having all thc Freshmen seated at the front of the assembly room. VVe may wish, want, and hope for something beyond our reach, but some day we will always have, to love and cherish, the memories of our School Days. Page Twelve 9755 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School GRADE SCHOOL Teachout, Mielenz, Gnlleske-, I. Crunk, Krueger, R, Ogle, Sclimimlt, lleimerl, llutler. I. Culver, Patchett, Kenyon, Ogle, Rhmle, Mewtuu, Anderson, J. Culver, Kaufman, C. Crunk, lmwers, Mrs. McChain. Dowiclat, Kenyon, Rnseufelclt, C. Guse, Rlmrle, Cfmk, Powers, Millar, Kaufmzmn, Krueger, Uecker, VVeise, Launders, Smith, Knllmzm, l'. Guse, Y. Oelke, Schmiclt, Ceusky, Uelke, Ruyer, Miss Scholz. Censky, Schoepke, VVeise, Rzmrlall, Svlimizlt, Guse, Anrlersuu, Buell, Oelke, 0'Rourke, Hnrning, Kenyon, Flaim, Teachout, l'ZlI'ill1llll, Steiuke, llecker, YYzu'l1eiulurf, Mclinigllt, N. lluell, Miss Turville. Wagenknecht, Smith, Mrs, Austin, Stumpf, Schminlt, Krueger, Hill, Leifllmlt, Crunk, Kullman, Ogle, Burleton, Mielenz, Hupewell, lVRuurke, Vincent, Crunk, li. VV:-ise, I,, XYeise, Il, llurlemn, Stumpf, Phelps, Busch, Dowimlat, Steinke. Page Thirteen 952' Oak Leaves, 1937 o Uakfield High School Left tu Right -Juanita La Mile, Robert Lawson, Lillian N'l'zielieiulm'f, Mzurjfwie l':I'4ll1I2lllll, Gursloil Kuttke. THE ANNUAL STAFF Early in March the Seniors decided to put out an annual and elected the following members as a staff to put over such a venture to be known as The Oak Leaves of l937 : Editor-in-chief ..,...... .,,.,,,,...i............................,. M arjorie Erdmann Associate Editor ........ ..,,....,................................... G ordon Kottke Business Managers ......... ..,...... I uanita LaMue, Lillian Wachendorf Advertising Manager ......, ..........,.....,.......,................... R obert Lawson Faculty Adviser ..............................................,.......,......... W. M. Morton Although the annual was started late in the year, these people have worked hard to make this the best edition of The Oak Leaves ever published. Es- pecial credit is due Marjorie Erdmann for her excellent leadership and organi- zation of the work. A warm subscription campaign was closed on March 19 the results of which, coupled with Robert Lawson's success as an advertising salesman, more than guaranteed the financial success of our book. TRI-COUNTY SOFTBALL LEAGUE Although baseball had been the fall sport for man years, the Tri-County League decided to play softball last fall. Oakfield, Lomira, North Fond du Lac, Brandon and Rosendale set up a schedule in which, due to the shortness of the season, each team played each other team only once. Coach Heimerl hurriedly gathered up a group of boys to make a team. Con- tinuing in the stride set up by our championship baseball team of the previous spring, these boys kept the Victory Bell warm with the following wins: At Rosendale, 5 to 2: at Brandon, 16 to 13 at Lomira, 7 to 3. Then came the championship game between North Fond du Lac and Oak- field High Schools at Collien's Field, Oakfield. Both teams were confident of victory with three victories and no defeats tucked under their belts on that cold October day. The Railroaders, however, won the trophy 13 to 2. Nev- ertheless, we are justly proud of the fact that it took North Fond du Lac to smear an otherwise perfect record. Our team won second place, and we won't forget that team or their coach. ' Page Fourteen 975? Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakfield High School STANDING, Left to Right lieliciu Srlizirsclnnitlt, Gordon liuttkc, Lillinll xY2lL'llCll4lHl'l, lfllivn Kicsc, Lor- rznne Gruenwziltl, tlrville lfrdnizmn, and Arlene lletlmrdt. Sli.-X'I'l'Ill -Clmrlotte Mcliniglit, Marjorie lirdinxmn. Luis I,eilicri:. john llvvy-pc, Mr. Morton. STUDENT COUNCIL For the first time in many years, a Student Council was organized in De- cember under Mr. Morton's direction and advice. The purpose of the Coun- cil was to try to bring our school under the supervision of some sort of student government to promote a better pupil-teacher relationship as well as to dis- cuss problems and ideas and wishes of the students themselves that might bring improvement to our school by collective bargaining methods. During their first year the Council framed a suitable constitution, bought two ferns for the assembly room, and discussed and put into effect some rules and regulations. They visited neighboring schools and then reported on these visits at assemblies. Improvements in Library, school grounds and honor roll were made, and assembly programs were sponsored. We sincerely hope the Council may be continued, as it has proven an in- strument of great good so far, TRACK The Tri-County schools decided on track as the spring sport this year. Mr. Morton took over the job of coaching and started the boys off with an inter- class meet early in April. We had a little experience last spring, but this year a number of meets have been scheduled. Following are the winners and rec- ord-holders in the Interclass: 100 yd. dash-G. l.undg record, R. Des Bois, 1936-212. 220 yd dash-O. Erdmnnng record, O. Erdmnnn, 1937-:27.l. 40+ yard dash-VV. lirdmnnng record, H. Schmidt, 1936-164. X80 yard run-VV. lifillllillllli record, ll. Schmidt, 1936-22.35. Mile run-VV. Erdmnnng rccord, XV. Erdmnnn, 1937-:6.2-l-. Broad jump-I.. V. Cookg record, A. Razisch, 1936-15 ft. 3 in. Pole vault-G. Kottkeg record, G. Kottke, 1937-8 ft. 8 in. lligh jump-Kottke R Thillg record, A. Ransch, 1936-4 ft. 6 in. Shot put-I.. Andersong record. 1.. Anderson, 1937-34 ft. 1 in. Discus-l,. Anderson: record, I.. Anderson, 1937-R6 ft. 5 in. Relay-Class of '39 and '40 itiedlg record, same, 1937-2:2.6. Page Fifteen 95? Oak Leaves, 1937 Q Oakjield High School STAN UING, Left- to iliiglijf--Cliiltoii Censk ', '11 5 W I-:1 fllllZl.1l1'1, Lunch lleimerl, George Lund, Mgr., lllo Am arson, vin . c unix . 1 Al S l lt SISATICIJ -Leslie Se-nk, Orville Iirrlnmnn, Gordon lx ttk , Roland Uecker, john lloppc, llolihy Morton, nuns BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Oakfield, 11: Markesan 10 Oakfield 22: Lutheran Acalemy 17 Cakfield 10: Rosendale 15 Oakfield 16 Campbellsport 8 Oaklield 15: Campbellsport 12 Oakfield 18 North Fond du Lac 21 Oakfield 8: Brandon 13 Oakfield 16 Stockbridge 19 Oakfield 205 Lutheran Academy 13 Oaklield 19 Brandon 9 Oakfield 103 Kewaskum 7 Oakfield 18 Kewaskum 21 Oakfield 15: North Fond du Lac 18 Oaklield 11 Lomira 15 Oakfield 10: Rosendale 8 Class C. District Tournament at Iuneau Oakfield 175 Randolph 12 Oakfield 18: Fall River 19 Oakfield 123 Reeseville 16 3 Gordon Kottlge: Gordy, the only senior on the squad, sacrificed much to be able to play with us, which shows how much he loves the game and the school. He was our only tall man, and his rebound work, especially on de- fense, will be missed more than we can realize. Orville Erdmann: Orville, after playing regular guard in his Freshman year, got off to a poor start, but hit his stride after Christmas and made the second all-tournament team. He should be one of the best players in the school's history before he graduates. Page Sixteen 9756 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjfeld High School Leslie Senk: He's a plucky little guard, even though he lacks height and weight. Les can be depended upon to guard the fast little forwards, and we expect even more of him next year. john Hoppe: ln his first year on the squad we expected Iohn to be a good sub, but his determination won a regular berth as forward for him. He was an inspirational worker at practice sessoins. Roland Uecker: Uecker a Iunior, gave the opponents few opportunities tc get rebound shots because of his ability to snare the ball off the opponents' backboard. He also made the second all-tournament team and it's too bad he had to leave school this spring. Alvin Schmidtz Schmitty has plenty of ability, but lacks the size. It takes more than five men to make a good team, however, and Coach Heimerl did not have to hesitate to make a substitute with Alvin at his side. Warren Erdmann: Only a Freshie but he'll be in there next year. You can't keep a fellow down who works as hard as he did this season. Clinton Censky: The Baron, a Sophomore, has a left hand that may get going in another year. He deserves a pat on the back for his faithfulness. Lloyd Anderson: He has the size and with his ability, he can fill Kottke's boots at center next season if he works hard. C'mon, Andy, let's see you come through. Our story is only half told so far. The other half of it lies in the spirit and drive of our Coach Heimerl. Each game was played for him or Gordy and he was one of the few who had any hopes of a good team at the start of the season. The hard work and cooperation of the squad with their coach resulted in a team that grew more popular, amongst the fans with every game they played. Oakfield was a title threat all through the season which speaks very well for Coach Heimerl. The season was a greater success financially than was our championship year of 1935-6. The team won third place in the T.C. l.A.A. and gave a good account of themselves in the Class C tournament at Iuneau. THE INTERCLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Continuing an old tradition we had an lnterclass Basketball Tournament for both the boys and girls during the week of March 8 to 12. The Iunior boys and the Senoir girls turned out to be the Champions this year. Results of the Boys' Games Girls' Games Iuniors 25: Freshmen 3 Seniors 20: Sophomores 13 Seniors 14: Sophomores 13 Iuniors 83 Freshmen 6 Sophomores 25: Freshmen 1 Sophofores 6: Freshmen 2 Iuniors 35: Seniors 16 Seniors 12: Iuniors 8 Some very interesting games dveeloped and the student body enjoyed the games as much as the players. Mr. Heimerl and Mr. Morton took care of the refereeing in nice shape. Page Seventeen 9753 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakfield High School STANDING, Left to RightwArlene Ilethardt, Marjorie lirrlmami, Orville lirtlmanii, Mziririn lhirleton, jiiriiiita La Mue. Sl'2ATI'IlJ, Left to Right-Bernice Stumpf, Charlotte McKnight, Clinton Cciisky, Iilziiiie Millar, Felix Sclizir- schmldt, Lois Leiberg, Miss Siinimerlield. FORENSICS An unusually large number competed in the local forensics contest this year. The following were awarded places in each group: First place in the humorous group was awarded to Marian Burleton who gave As Others See Us : second to Arlene Dethardt who gave Mr, Price's Pressed Pants g and third place to Elaine Miller with the recitation, I-Ienry's First Long Pants, Other speakers in this group were Lucille Collien, Mabel Schmidt, Marga- ret Abraham and Geraldine Sonn. The extemporaneous readers placed as follows: Iuanita La Mue, first: Char- lotte McKnight, secondg Lois Leiberg, third, and Marjorie Cowles, fourth. The one and only orator, Clinton Censky, presented Sinister Shadows. Dramatic declamations and extemporaneous speaking were featured in the evening. Iuanita La Mue came through again with first place, her declamation being The Last Leaf. Bernice Stumpf placed second with Daddy Doc, and third place went to Desiree's Baby, given by Charlotte McKnight. Oth- er contestants were Doris Hanna, lane Day, Anna Lee Cook, Hortense Schoep- ke, Lorraine Gruenwald, Carol Tesch, and Marie Scharschmidt. Marjorie Erdmann placed first in extemporaneous speaking, Felix Schar- schmidt second, Orville Erdmann third, and 'Clinton Censky, fourth. The following students went to North Fond du Lac April 7, to participate in the Tri-County League: Marian Burleton, Iuanita La Mue, Lois Leiberg, Charlotte McKnight, Felix Scharschmidt and Marjorie Erdmann. Felix Scharschmidt won second in extemporaneous speaking: Iuanita La Mue won third in dramatic declamationg and Lois Leiberg, third, in extempo- raneous reading at the Tri-County League contest. Felix Scharschmidt took part in the sub-district contest, but did not receive a place. Miss Lilah Sommerfield and Principal Morton were the coaches. We considered this a fairly successcful year and hope that the losers, as well as the winners will come out again next year. Page Eighteen 9752 Oak Leaves, 1937 Oakfeld High School Page Ninetec f Hamill! F752 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School MOUNTAIN MUMPS Pesented by the junior Class In keeping with Principal Morton's policy of getting as many underclass- men into dramatic work as soon as possible, Miss Sommerfield made her selec- tion for the fall play entirely from the Iunior class. The cast was as follows: Doris Hanna, playing the feminine lead of Peg Southern, made everybody step lively and like it in a clever style. Leslie Senk, as Link Forrester had his grammar brushed up a bit and took his part very well as a rattling good salesman and inventor. He fell' for Peg who helped him make good. Charlotte McKnight, the only senior in the play, again took an older char- acter's part in the role of a fascinating, but also conniving widow. We al- ways feel that we have someone dependable when we have Charlie to back us up. Donald Cowles made the most attractive widower one could wish to find. He was known as Mr. Timothy Regan, a wealthy financier, but he was soon captivated by the designing widow. Marian Burleton played the part of Florence Chilton, the eldest daughter. She made a very charming picture of a young girl refusing to be bossed around: and could Marian handle it! Felicia Scharschmidt was right down her own alley in the r6le of the youngest Chilton girl who disrupted everything by falling in love with-of all people-a cop. Iunior Merrill, in the part of Calvin had only to stick his head around the door to draw a laugh from the crowd. He, and very naturally, too, was the only Chilton son, and, of course, the apple of his mother's eye. Iohn Hoppe, cosidered a good catch fboth in the play and in real lifej, took the part of Kerry Regan, a very wealthy young man. Martha Smiljanic made her first stage appearance in portraying the char- acter part of a domineering, prominent, society matron, and practically walked off with the play. We hope we see more of Martha in comedy roles. Orville Erdmann did well in the play just as he does in everything else, by taking the part of Dr. Miller, a rising young physician wrapped up in his own importance. Roland Uecker was a convincing example of a traffic officer called Homer Riggs. This was Ro1and's big chance to get on the up and up in the police- man's game. Ruth Dowidat took the role of a very self-important society debutante and need we say Ruthie played her part well? WEDDING SPELLS Presented by the Senior Class The Senior class play, a farce, was very entertaining with Steve Arlen, an adventurer, played by Gordon Kottke, trying to find his wife among four charming girls, Angelica Wayne, played by Marjorie Erdmanng Frances Brown, played by Iuanita La Mue: Niki Murphy, played by Virginia Ewaldp and Ruth Auburn, played by Charlotte McKnight. Mrs. Gay, played by Lil- lian Wachendorf, and Billie Gay, played by Marian Geisthardt, add a myste- rious touch. Charlie Cooney, played by Robert Lawson, had quite a time with Mrs. Pettingill, played by Geraldine Miller, who finally hooked Sigsbee Sulli- van, played by Elton Reise. Blake, a cop, was played by George Lund, and Oscar Censky as Reeves, a gentleman's gentleman, turned out to be a pretty good butler, Page Twenty 95? Oak Leaves, 1937 o S Oakjield High School HIGH SCHOOL PARTIES The first party held this year was the Freshman initiation put on by the Sophomores. We all enjoyed watching the Freshmen being led through the Chamber of Horrors, etc. We had a good time. The Freshmen staged a masquerade for a return party. Everybody had a good time trying to find out who the stranger was. It turned out to be Miss Scholz. This was one party that everyone present took part in, and is believed to be the best party ever held by any class of the Oakfield High School. Even though Oaklield lost to North Fondy at Fond du Lac, everyone re- turned to have a good time at the Christmas party given by the Seniors. Danc- ing was enjoyed and everybody received a gift from Santa Claus. The Iunior Prom was an interesting and gala affair. Eddie Becker's or- chestra furnished the music, and the theme of the party was built around a maypole dance by ten comely maidens seeing as how the next day was May lst or May day. Everybody liked it. THE BAND The Oakfield Band was organized in 1928 with Alba Parrot as instructor. The following year Mr. joseph Schmitz of Fond du Lac was hired as Director. The band plays ten concerts each summer downtown. Our band was award- ed second place in a band tournament at Fond du Lac Iuly 5, 1936. We expect to enter another this summer. A GIRL SCOUTS The Girl Scout Troop No. 1 of Oakfield was organized Iuly, 1934. Mrs. Dave Kenyon was Captain and Mrs. Maurice Wells and Mrs. L. H. Cowles, lieutenants. There were about twelve irls at this first meeting. The first summer a week-end was spent at Camp Elyron. The next summer was spent at Shagginappi, an official Girl Scout camp. At present there are about twenty members, of whom three are first class, twelve are second class and the rest tenderfoot. Miss Agnes Huenerberg is our captain, and Mrs. Wells and Miss Victoria Scholz are our lieutenants. BOY SCOUTS The Boy Scout Troop No. 9 of Oakfield was organized in 1933 with Mr. I. E. Steiner as Scoutmaster. The boys have gone to Camp Shagginappi ev- ery summer for the past three years. They also enjoyed two week-ends at Long Lake. The first class scouts enjoyed a trip north near Mercer last sum- mer. At present two patrols are organized. the Rattlesnakes and the Cobras. Mr. Morton is assistant scoutmaster, and Bob Lawson is the Senior Patrol Leader. THE OAKLEAF Every four weeks we get a copy of the school paper, The Oakleaf, edited by the students and advised by Mr. Morton. Watch it grow! Page Twenty-one Wi? Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakfield Higb School CHRONOLOGICAL CALENDAR Aug. 31-The opening day of school. Sept. 3--Class elections. Sept. 8-Bob Lawson made his first appearance. Sept. 24-The day before initiation we heard plenty of Knock-Knocks around here. Knock-what? The Freshmen's knees. Oct. 6-Oakfield went Hollywood. Oct. 16-Iunior Merrill taught German class. Oct. 23- Mountain Mumps at Liberty Hall. Oct. 30-The freshman return party was very successful. Nov. 2-The senior geography class went to Oshkosh. Nov. 5-8-Hurray! The teachers left us to go to the convention. Nov. Nov. 22-Heimerl ran around looking for a watch that was in 25-Charlotte got a new pair of shoestrings. his pocket. Nov. 26-29-Thanksgiving vacation. Dec. Dec. Dec. Ian. 17--Charlie and Brownie wrote a new school song. 18--Christmas party. 21 to Ian. 2-Christmas vacation. 8-Charlotte wrapped her foot in her sweater as Miss Sommerfield had her shoe. Ian. 14-Semester exams started. Ian. 15-Chief Evergreen Tree gave some demonstrations and gave Oscar some medicine. lan. 16-Iunior Merrill was seen playing Indian. Feb. 5-Dedication of the new assembly desk. Feb. 8-Student Council visited North Fond du Lac high school. Feb. 26-The Physics class didn't appreciate the perfume they got at Wau- pun. Mar. 2-Columbus was cleaned up. Mar. 3-Iohn Hoppe was elected Prom King. Mar. 4--Iacob Korkoske gave a speech at the pep meeting . Mar. fi-5-Basketball tournament at Iuneau. Mar. 5-Ginny put her elbow through the laboratory window. Was she - I surprised. Mar. 8-12-lnterclass basketball tournament. Mar. 18-Student Council used the Iunior's trophy to mix Kool-Ade in. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 19-85 subscriptions for the annual were sold to end the advance sale. 23-The day Mr. Morton had a couple of Ethiopians in class. 24-Local forensic contest. 26-28-Easter vacation. 29-Heimerl unknowingly lost the oxygen during an experiment in physics class. Apr. 1-Iunior got 100 in geometry-April fool! Apr. 7--Tri-County Forensic Contest. Apr. 12-Lillian was in a hurry and forgot to put the belt on her dress. Apr. 16-The Grade Operetta was well attended. Apr. 19-One Monday that wasn't blue-Mr. Morton walked in the room with a new suit on. Apr. 21-Gordon fell asleep the third period. Apr. 30-Iunior Prom. May 20-Seniors ousted. May 21-WHOOPEE! SCHOOL'S OUT! Page Twenty-two E756 Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakjield High School IN APPRECIATION OF OUR SPONSORS Instead of selling advertising space in THE OAKLEAVES of 1937, it was decided to solicit donations from anybody who wished to give something to- ward our annual. Look through the following list carefully. It represents friends of Oakfield High School without whose support this publication would have been impossible. If they are in business, patronize them: if not tell them when you see them that we appreciate their support. We were pleasantly sur- prised and deeply gratified with the number of donors who were glad to offer their help. The Oak Leaves of 1937 presents herewith OUR SPONSORS: C. Henningsen, Oakfield, Wis. Dundee Studios, Fond du Lac, Wis. Cowles-Carpenter Co., Oakfield, Wis. F. L. Culver, General Store, Oakfield, Wis. O. C. Censky I.G.A. Store, Oakfield, Wis. Sommerfield 8 Worthing Furniture Store, Oaklield, Wis. Oakfield Home Bakery, Dielentheis, Mgr., Oakfield, Wis. McKnight Drug Co., L. A. McKnight, Oaklield, Wis. Barker Lumber Co., A. Culver, Mgr., Oakfield, Wis. Willard Super-Service Station, Oakfield, Wis. Mammoth Springs Canning Co., Oakfield, Wis. Frank Thayer, Oakfield, Wis. Model Laundry, Fond du Lac, Wis. Iohn Ogle Garage and Hauling, Oakfield, Wis. Reynold's Ford Garage, W. E. Reynolds, Oakfield, Wis. T. I. Cragoe, Harness and Barber Shop, Oakfield, Wis. Kinney's Tavern, Leo Kinney, Prop., Oakiield, Wis. Iosten's Iewelry Co., Owatonna, Minn. L. H. Cowles, Insurance, Oakfield, Wis. M. A. Leiber , Contractor, Oakfield, Wis. , The plates for THE OAK LEAVES of 1937 were made by Iahn E3 Ollier Engraving Co., 817 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, Ill. Our dealings with them have been both pleasant and profitable. The printing was done by Hiram Miracle of Berlin, Wis. Page Twenty-three 95? Oak Leaves, 1937 o Oakfield High School AUTOGRAPHS