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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1938 volume:

rK The Bell, in front of our school building, has been adopted as our school emblem, continually to remind us to give our best in work and in play; to be true sportsmen in defeat as well as in victory; and to strive to overcome our obstacles. It tells us, ‘‘He who strives hard enough and long enough always wins, and rings the victory bell. Published by the SENIOR CLASS of OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL OAKFIELD WISCONSIN OAK LEAVES B® HAROLD R. HEIMERL 1 I TE dedicate this annual of the class VV of Nineteen Hundred and Thirty-eight to you, Mr. Heimerl. who has served us well as grade teacher and high school instructor. To you. as our Principal next year, we offer our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for success in the future. [2] OAK LEAVES Standing—Miss Turville, Mr. Ilavden, Mr. Heimerl. Seated-—Miss Scholz, Mrs. McChain, Miss Sommerfield, Mr. Morton fKigh School £faculty W. MARKHAM MORTON River Falls State Teachers College Iowa Cniversitv Minnesota I niversity Science and German Administration and Publications HAROI.D R. HEIMERL Oshkosh State Teachers College Mathematics and Social Science Athletic Coach I.ILAH SOMMERFIELD Ripon College English and Social Science Library and Speech Coach Mrs. FRANCES S. MORTON River Falls Teachers College Iowa Cniversity English and Social Science Library and Speech Coach Grade School faculty MRS. LEILA McCHAIN Fond du Lac County Normal First and Second Grades VICTORIA SCHOLZ Milwaukee State Teachers College Third and Fourth Grades HELEN TCRVILLE Milwaukee State Teachers College Fifth and Sixth Grades JOSEPH A. HAYDEN Fond du Lac County Normal Seventh and Eighth Grades School [Board of Q)iflnd [No. i Mis Mariem T. Smith, Treasurer Leslie II. Cowles, Clerk [3] Alvin M. Bristol, Director OAK LEAVES Senior Glass LESLIE SENK “LesT MARTHA SMILJANK “Martie” MABEL SCHMIDT “Peggy” JOHN HOPPE “Hoppe” CHARLES WIIVMS “Chuck” DORIS HANNA “Dorty” ARLENEDETHARDT “Pe wee” FELIX SCHARSCHMIDT “Junior” OBERT MERRILL “Droopy” FELICIA SCHARSCHMIDT “Flee” MARION BCRLETON ■roots” [4] ALVIN SCHMIDT “Schmitty” OAK LEAVES c fiivity Summaries LESLIE SENK “I'm right; the world's nil wrong. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Soft-ball 3, 4; Tennis 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Newspaper 3, 4. MARTHA SMILJANIC “Perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things, hut in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well. Royal Civic League 1; Newspaper 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Forensics 4; Annual Staff 4; Valedictory 4. MABEL SCHMIDT “Be not merely good; he good for something. Royal Civic League 1; Dramatics 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Class Vice President 3; Newspaper 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Forensics 3, 4. JOHN HOPPE “Our jack of all trades, and master of many. President Royal Civic League 1 ; Class President 2, 4; Prom King 3; Basketball 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Editor of Annual 4; Newspaper 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Treasurer Student Activity Fund 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Bov Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Salutatory 4. CHARLES WHYMS Wisely and slow, they tumble who run fast. Transferred from Fond du Lac Senior High School. DORIS HANNA “It is better not to he than to he unhappy. Secretary and Treasurer Royal Civic League 1 ; Class Vice President 2, 4; Newspaper 2, 4; Class President 3; Prom Queen 3; Forensics 3; Dramatics 3; Glee Club 3; Student Council 4. ARLENE DETHARDT “I find that nonsense at times is singularly refreshing. Royal Civic League 1; Dramatics 2, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper 4; Student Council 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Forensics 3, 4; Glee Club 3; G.A.A. 4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Girl Scouts 1. FELIX SCMARSCHMIDT “All may do what has by man bent done. Royal Civic League 1 ; Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4; Annual Staff 4. OBERT MERRILL, JR. “Hurry is good only for catching flies' Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Forensics 4; Student Council 4; Newspaper 4; Tennis 4; Basketball 1; Boy Scouts 1, 2, 3, 4. FELICIA SCHARSCHMIDT “Smiles and more smiles. Royal Civic League 1; Class President 1; Newspaper 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; Girl Scouts 1. MARION BURLETON “Good humor is the health of the soul. Royal Civic League 1; Girl Scouts 1, 2, 3; Newspaper 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; G.A.A. 4; Forensics 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3 ; Dramatics 2, 3, 4. ALVIN SCHMIDT “One cannot know everything. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball 3, 4; Baseball 2; Dramatics 4; Newspaper 4; Royal Civic League 1. 15] OAK LEAVES Senior Glass History President John Hoppe Vice President .......................... -............. Doris Hanna Secretary and Treasurer —......- Arlene Dethardt In the fall of 1934, twenty bewildered students entered the assembly—this was the future class of 1938. The following were elected class officers: President, Felicia Scharschmidt; Vice President, Lyle Snyder: and Secretary-Treasurer, Doris Hanna. Miss Jones, our class adviser, organized The Royal Civic League, the purpose of which was to set a high standard of citizenship. Leslie Senk, Alvin Schmidt, and Roland Uecker played basketball and baseball, and John Hoppe, Junior Merrill, and Marian Burleton played in the band. John Hoppe made the Honor Roll. At this time, Lyle Snyder and Edwin Woodwiss dropped out. As Sophomores, we numbered eighteen: we now were full-fledged students and could get even with the Freshmen. Miss Sommerfield was our class adviser. and our officers were: President, John Hoppe; Vice President, Doris Hanna: Secretary and Treasurer, Arlene Dethardt. Eleanor Sloggy, Joe Wendl. and Merlin Burleton left us. Alvin Schmidt, Leslie Senk, and Roland Uccker played on the championship basketball and baseball teams of that year. Marion Burleton, Junior Merrill, and John Hoppe played in the band: John Hoppe was on the Honor Roll again. The next year, as Juniors, there were thirteen of us. Donald Cawles joined us, and Gertrude Burns and Helen Shriner left us. Our Prom was a very successful affair worked out with a Maypole theme, and Doris Hanna and John Hoppe were Prom Queen and King, respectively. Mr. Heimerl was our class adviser, and the officers were: President, Doris Hanna: Vice President. Mabel Schmidt; and Secretary and Treasurer, Donald Cowles. Junior Merrill. John Hoppe, and Marian Burleton still played in the band. Alvin Schmidt, Leslie Senk, John Hoppe, and Roland Uecker starred on the basketball team. Alvin Schmidt. Junior Merrill, Leslie Senk. and John Hoppe played softball. Marian Burleton, Arlene Dethardt. Mabel Schmidt, and Doris Hanna represented us in forensics. Before the year ended, Donald Cowles and Roland Uecker took their leave, much to our regret. Our Senior year has come and is practically gone—altogether too swiftly. Charles Whyms entered our midst. We put on the first Homecoming the school had ever held on December 21, 1937. Arlene Dethardt was one of the three popular cheerleaders. Mabel Schmidt. Junior Merrill. Martha Smiljanic, Felix Scharschmidt. Arlene Dethardt, and Marian Burleton represented us in forensics. Junior Merrill played in the band, and Leslie Senk was a color bearer. Alvin Schmidt. Leslie Senk, John Hoppe, and Junior Merrill played softball. Leslie Senk. John Hoppe, and Alvin Schmidt were stars on the basketball team which took its share of laurels. Our class play was a huge success. It was one of the best that had been presented in several years. Numerous activities have made this the best of our four years in high school. Martha Smiljanic was Valedictorian and John Hoppe, Salutatorian. In passing, we. the Seniors wish the faculty and student body the best of luck and happiness in their activities next year. [6] OAK LEAVES Top Row—Clinton Censky, John Dowidat, Wilbur Buell, Lloyd Anderson, Donald Oelke, Orville Erdmann, Forrest Whyms. Second Row—Lucille Collien, Ruth Dowidat, Carol Tesch, Kathryn Guelzow, Sara Geisthardt, Mary Ann De Jardin, Hortense Schoepke. Seated—Elaine Millar, Paul Lund, Lorraine Gruenwald, Mr. II. R. Meimerl, adviser, Stell Leid-holdt, Robert Wagenknecht, Margaret Abraham. (Junior Class President Orville Erdmaiin Vice President ............. _..._.......Mary Ann De Jardin Secretary and Treasurer......................... Elaine Millar Our class lost Arthur Holz, Ralph Lewis, and William Retzlaff after our Freshman year. Mr. Morton was our class adviser. During our Sophomore year, Stell Leidholdt and Dorothy Wild joined us, while Eva Graves dropped out. Miss Sommerfield was our adviser. This year we added Mary Ann De Jardin’s and Forrest Whym’s names to our roster, and Dorothy Wild did not return to us. Mr. Heimerl was our adviser and we enjoyed a very successful year in everything we undertook. [7] OAK LEAVES a® Top Row—Donald Ogle, Arden Roeske, Lester Cook, Raymond Burleton, Jacob Kordoske, Warren Erdmann. Second Row—Lois Leiberg, Marie Scharsehmidt, Anna Lee Cook, George Doyle, Ruth Zills, Marilyn Horning, Vera Buell Seated—Bernice Stumpf, Gerald Doyle, Ruby Snyder, Miss Sommerfield, adviser; Verna Jagfeld, Harvey Dehring, Geraldine Sonn Sophomore Glass President ._________________________________ Warren Erdmann Vice President Harvej Dehring Secretary and Treasurer .................. Raymond Burleton Last year we started an Oakfield High School career as a class of twenty-four members. Marjorie Cowles moved away before the end of the school year. This year we added Harvey Dehring. Ruby Snyder, and Emilie Richter to our class roll, but we sorrowfully had to scratch off Jane Day. Chester Kottke. Robert Thill, and Mildred Anderson this last fall. Our class seems to be the “dark horse” class of the school. Maybe we aren’t far from the freshman year, but we expect to improve with age. [8] OAK LEAVES Top Ko ti— Lnvcrne Hanna, Gordon Ryan, Dorothy Krueger, LeRoy Busch, June Buchta, Roko Smiljanic, Marie Guelzow Second Roov—Merwin Sampson, Dale Burleton, Justine De Jardin, Virgil Phelps, Donald Krueger, Jeanette Coon, Archie Zills, Robert Bird Seated—Lucille Wiese, Billy Cook, Nelda Hopewell, Mr. Morton, adviser, Dorothy Stumpf, Wilfred O’Rourke, Joyce Snyder freshman Class President ......—..........Dorothy Stumpf Vice President Milton Wood Secretary and Treasurer............................Marie Guelzow The Freshman Class experienced the usual difficulties adjusting themselves to their new environment but taken all in all they have succeeded pretty well. When we started school we were twenty-three in number. After about two months. John O'Rourke moved to Fond du Lac. Milton and Vernon Wood quit at the end of the first semester. Nelda Hopewell was the only addition to our class during the school year. We are sorry our whole class could not stay together all year. Mr. Morton got us off to a good start as our adviser. f9) II II jlllll (III limit h.l in nun Mill ll'.| lull Athletics Journalism Dramatics Forensics Music el OAK LEAVES ri-Gonnty and district Ghampions Top Ro w-—Mr. Morton, Raymond Burleton, Don Oelke, LeRoy Busch, Gordon Ryan, II. R. Heimerl, adviser. Second Ro w—Dale Burleton, Billy Cook, Virgil Phelps, Paul Lund, Mgr., George Doyle, Merwin Sampson, Clinton Censky. Seated—Warren Erdmann, Leslie Senk, Orville Erdmann, John Hoppe, Lloyd Anderson, Alvin Schmidt, Lester Cook. Bobby Morton [121 OAK LEAVES School Basketball FIRST IN TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE The 1937-38 basketball season opened with few of us realizing how far the team was to go. The squad fought its way through the twelve T.C.I.A.A. conference games, winning eleven and the championship. This was Oakfield's second undisputed title, having tied for the lead in 1932 and 1933 and in 1935 and 1936 and having won it alone in 1931-32. FIRST IN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT On March 5, Oakfield won its first District Championship by defeating Fox Lake 17 to 12 in the final game of the W.I.A.A. Class C tournament at Juneau. Lloyd Anderson was chosen center and Leslie Senk guard on the Alltournament team. The team was presented with a plaque trophy and each player received a gold medal. REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Four district tournament winners met at Horicon on March 17 to qualify one for the state tournament. Oakfield's state tournament hopes were smothered when the Oakleaves lost an uphill battle to Pardeeville by the score of 34 to 26. Pardeeville won the regional meet by beating Cedar Grove 28 to 21 on the next evening. Nevertheless, our team was more successful this year than in any other in our school’s history—the result of splendid teamwork and excellent coaching. SEASON’S RECORD Oakfield 22 Markesan . 10 9 Markesan . 10 21 9 19 12 21 17 35 13 Oakfield 25 . 6 23 21 35 Stock bridge 13 Oakfield 40 Lutheran Academy 25 25 22 30 22 10 17 22 Campbellsport 16 Oakfield 25 North Fondv _ 20 22 15 Oakfield 35 Brandon 10 Oakfield 32 Kewaskum 16 CLASS C DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT JUNEAU Oakfield 23 Lomira 18 Oakfield 23 Randolph 18 Oakfield 17 Fox Lake 12 CLASS C REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AT HORICON Oakfield 26. Pardeeville 34 r i3i ©I OAK LEAVES SMinor Sports The INTERCLASS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, held the last of March, proved very interesting this year. In the first frame the Junior girls topped the Freshmen 8 to 5, and the Senior boys won from the Sophomores 21 to 12. In the second frame the Sophomore girls nosed out the Senior girls 6 to 5, and the Junior boys took the Freshmen. In the championship games the Junior girls won from the Sophomore girls; therefore their names are printed on the jug. The Senior boys took the Junior boys into camp 24 to 10. The lower classmen were overcome by experience, so the Seniors tell us. The fall SOFTBALL schedule was choked off by Mr. Morton after our first two games, as a disciplinary measure. The Oakleaves had lost games to Rosendale and Lomira and forfeited the rest. This spring a very interesting intramural softball schedule has been sponsored by Mr. Heimerl and Mr. Hayden. To date each team has played six games and the standings show them all tied up at three all. A TENNIS TOURNAMENT was sponsored last fall. Orville Erdmann waded through the best the student body had to offer in the way of competition, and then topped it all off by cleaning up on the faculty in the final games. This spring the first Tri-County Tennis Tournament was held at Taylor Park at Fond du Lac on May 19th. At this writing the Oakfield team has not been selected. The third annual interclass TRACK FIELD meet was held in April. The Juniors won first place with the Sophomores close on their heels. Only one old record remained when the meet was finished. Warren Erdmann, a sophomore, led the assault by smashing three and tieing one. He tied Des Bois record of .12 in the 100 yd. dash, and set a new mark in the quarter mile of 62.2, in the half mile of 2 min. 27.6 sec., and in the mile of 5 min. 8.2 sec. Lloyd Anderson set a new pole vault record of 9 ft., a new high jump record of 4 ft. 8 in., and a high hurdles time of :20.2. Orville Erdmann set a new mark of 17 ft. 1 in. in the broad jump, and ran the low hurdles in :31.5. Donald Oelke broke the old shot put record with a heave of 34 ft. 11 in., and in the discus he set a new mark of 88 ft. 7 in. The Junior class relay team made up of Paul Lund. Wilbur Buell. Clinton Censky, and Orville Erdmann set a new mark of 1:56 in the 880 yard shuttle relay. The team lost two practice meets when they took on Juneau and North Fond du Lac early in the season. They won first place at the first annual Wayland Academy Relays at Beaver Dam on May 6th. Warren and Orville Erdmann, Lloyd Anderson, and Donald Oelke qualified for the state meet by winning places at the district meet at Plymouth, May 13. The team expects to compete in the Tri-County meet to be held at Fond du Lac May 23, and in the state meet at Madison on May 28th. [14] OAK LEAVES el Our Gheer headers It is very unusual for a school or student body to make much fuss over its cheer-leaders, but Oakfield High School had a trio of very unusual cheer-leaders this year. They deserve more than ordinary mention. These three girls with our basketball team made school history last winter. At the beginning of the basketball season, volunteers for cheer-leaders demonstrated their skill before the student body at assembly. Stell Leidholdt rceived the most votes and was elected cheer-leader, with Arlene Dethardt and Mary Ann De Jardin as her assistants. These girls were scared stiff when they gave their first yells, but that soon wore off. and after a lot of practice and hard work became real experts. The girls worked out clever actions to the old yells, giving them new life. They used Locomotive to advantage: demonstrated in You're Pep what the word really means; and every time they did Wiggle Waggle” the score was increased. When you’re up against Oakfield you’re upside down was one of the outstanding cheers. They received recognition wherever they went, and at the district tournament they stole the show from everybody but our team. All through the year these girls were very faithful, and hardly missed a game. It’s time we gave them a yell!!! YEA!!! [15] OAK LEAVES Tofi Row—Dorothy Krueger, Marie Scharschmidt, June Buchta, Sara Geisthardt, Anna Lee Cook, Marian Burleton, Ruth Dowidat. Second Room—Miss Sommerfield, adviser, Arlene Dethardt, Lucille Collien, Marie Guelzow, Justine De Jardin, Nelda Hopewell, Geraldine Sonn. Sealed—Elaine Millar, Bernice Stuinpf, Kathryn Guelzow, Stell Leidholdt, Mary Ann De Jardin, Margaret Abraham, Dorothy Stuinpf. Sirls cdlthletic (dissociation President Stell Leidholdt Secretary and Treasurer. Mary Ann De Jardin, Kathryn Guelzow Last fall the girls decided that something should be done to give the girls a chance to win an official “O ' as the boys do. With this idea in mind nine girls. Sara Geisthardt. Marian Burleton. Marie Scharschmidt, Lucille Collien, Arlene Dethardt, Mary Ann De Jardin, Ruth Dowidat, and Stell Leidholdt decided to form a Girls' Athletic Association. They met with Mr. Morton and drew up a constitution and point system. The organization lacked faculty guidance, and Stell Leidholdt deserves much credit for keeping it alive. Those girls who have earned an award for this year are: Marian Burleton, Lucille Collien. Kathryn Guelzow. and Marie Guelzow. North Fond du Lac G.A.A. girls entertained us and we expect to return it. We hope our G.A.A. will grow bigger and better next year. [16] OAK LEAVES he (Dak Xea ves Staff Standing —Martha Smiljanic, Carol Tesch, Mabel Schmidt, Felix Scharcshmidt. Seated—Arlene Dethardt, John Hoppe, W. M. Morton. Edltor-in-C hief John Hoppe Associate Editor Carol Tesch he (Dakleaf Staff Standing—Clinton Censky, Anna Lee Cook, Orville Erdmann, Mabel Schmidt, Junior Merrill, Martha Smiljanic. Seated—Geraldine Sonn, Marion Burleton, Doris Hanna, John Hoppe, Marie Scharschmidt, Arlene Dethardt, Dorothy Stumpf. Editor • John Hoppe Assistant Editor Marie Scharschmidt [17] OAK LEAVES I® ‘-fobe Annual The staff of The Oak Leaves has striven to improve the publication in every way possible without raising the price to the students. The 1938 edition of our school annual contains eight more pages and five more pictures than last year’s book. John Hoppe as editor, assisted by Carol Tesch and Mr. Morton, have done a fine job. and we hope their efforts met with approval of our subscribers. he School t'Newspaper Three years ago, in October, Mr. Morton, with the help of Sheila Smith and Dorothy Tesch. published by hectograph the first edition of The Oak-leaf —monthly school newspaper of the Oakfield High School. The name of the paper was taken from the annuals published from 1906 to 1916, which were called The Oak Leaves. The year before. Dorothy Tesch had been editor of The Purple and Gold,” of which three issues were published. The Oak-leaf” faithfully chronicled the events of 1935-36. Florence Zangl acted as master hectographer. Mr. Morton designed the heading and did most of the typing. A complete file of these papers is preserved in the office. A larger staff rolled up its sleeves two years ago, and headed by Elton Riese and John Hoppe, put out eight issues. The students began to do more of the writing and typing. Virginia Ewald and Arlene Dethardt worked hard typing the editions as they came along. Mabel Schmidt and Ruth Dowidat did the hectographing. Marian Burleton drew some clever cartoons. Martha Smiljanic served as circulation manager. This year The Oakleaf'’ has developed further in many ways and has become quite widely known under the guidance of John Hoppe and Marie Schar-schmidt. The first meeting of our staff brought out the need for a new and original heading and more money to buy our own hectograph roll and colored inks. Hortense Schoepke did a nice piece of work in selling the local merchants ads and listing enough subscriptions for “The Oakleaf to finance it. A contest was sponsored to try to bring out a new heading for the paper, but the response was poor, and practically nothing came of it. Our paper appeared in different colored inks and different colored paper. Anna Lee Cook and Geraldine Sonn operated the hectograph. Orville Erdmann. Arlene Dethardt, and Elaine Millar did all the typing necessary this year. About the middle of the year we tried out a mimeograph, but we were dissatisfied with it, and we went back to the hectograph. Then one day came Mr. Proctor, representing a well known mimeograph company, and offered to print our next edition of the school paper and furnish everything free to us including the paper. At the same time Marilyn Horning grew ambitious and designed a very neat headline which was used in the Freshman and Sophomore editions. Both of these improved the appearance of our paper immensely. The School Board purchased the mimeograph. We appreciate this and know they will never have occasion to regret it. We have, this year. 48 subscribers in school. 21 out of school, and exchanged papers with 16 other schools. Orville Erdmann and John Hoppe are our master mimeographers. We are proud to say that now we can be sure that everyone can read our copies of “The Oakleaf. The staff has handled the paper unaided this year. Mr. Morton has continued as adviser—-but this year he has given us full rein to publish our own school paper as we wish. Everyone enjoys these little editions, and we hope they will continue to grow as they have since Mr. Morton came to Oakfield. [18] el OAK LEAVES ¥ c(Dhe Student Gouncil Standing—Obert Merrill, Orville Erdmann, Mr. Morton, adviser, Warren Erdmann, John Hoppe. Seated—Marie Scharschinidt, Lorraine Gruenwald, Marian Burleton, Arlene Dethadt, Doris Hanna, Carol Tesch, Dorothy Stumpf. he forensic earn Top Row—Ruth Zills, Mabel Schmidt, Lloyd Anderson, Lester Cook, Warren Erdmann, Felix Scharschinidt, Kathryn Guelzow, Marian Burleton. Second Row—Donald Ogle, Verna Jagfeld, Marie Scharschmidt, Marie Guelzow, Martha Smil janic, George Doyle, Dorothy Krueger, Nelda Hopewell, Margaret Abraham, Geraldine Sonn, Orville Erdmann. Seated—Miss Sommerfield, coach, Carol Tesch, Bernice Stumpf,, Anna Lea Cook, Lois Leiberg, Arlene Dethardt, Obert Merrill, Clinton Censky, Robert Wagenknecht, Mr. Morton, coach. [19] ©I OAK LEAVES STUDENT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES The Student Council continued its second year of useful service to the school this year. Early in the fall, Mr. Morton took a carload of the council members to Madison to attend the State Convention of Student Councils. Felicia Scharschmidt. who was the president of our council, was elected chairman of the sectional meeting and she handled the meeting in very creditable manner. Unfortunately for the council. Felicia’s marks fell below the required 80 at the end of the semester, and Junior Merrill was elected to take her place. Arlene Dethardt was elected President and John Hoppe acted as Treasurer of the Student Activity Fund. Some of the things the Council promoted this year were: new lockers for the boys’ dressing room; cocoa door mats for the front doors; new curtains for the Science room: matinee dancing classes; series of assembly programs; Honor Roll regulations readjusted; landscaping the school grounds, etc. forensics Thirty students taking part in forensics this year made a preliminary elimination contest necessary. This was held Feb. 16 and 17 in the high school assembly. The following students took part in the event: EXTEMPORANEOUS READINGS—Mabel Schmidt. Lois Lcibcrg, Donald Ogle. Lloyd Anderson. Marie Scharschmidt, Nelda Hopewell. Verna Jagdfeld, Carol Tesch. SERIOUS DECLAMATION—Nelda Hopewell, Anna Lee Cook, Bernice Stumpf. HUMOROUS DECLAMATION—Martha Smiljanic, Kathryn Guelzow, Marian Burleton, Arlene Dethardt. Margaret Abraham, Lois Leiberg, George Doyle. Geraldine Sonn. Marie Guelzow, Dorothy Krueger. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKERS—Orville Erdmann, Clinton Censky, Bobby Wagenknecht, and Felix Scharschmidt. ORATIONS—Junior Merrill, Clinton Censky, Bobby Wagenknecht, Lester Cook. Warren Erdmann, and Ruth Zills. The local contest was held at Liberty Hall on March 22 and Prof. H. P. Boody of Ripon judged the following as 1st and 2nd place winners: ORATIONS—(1) Junior Merrill. (2) Clinton Censky. SERIOUS DECLAMATION—(1) Bernice Stumpf, (2) Anna Lee Cook. HUMOROUS DECLAMATION—(1) Lois Leiberg. (2) Arlene Dethardt EXTEMPORANEOUS READING—(1) Carol Tesch. (2) Donald Ogle. EXTEMPORANEOLIS SPEAKING—(1) Bobby Wagenknecht. (2) Orville Erdmann. [20J OAK LEAVES School Parties The first party of the year was the Freshman initiation party. The boys dressed as girls and the girls dressed as boys. Each freshman was blindfolded. painted with lipstick and then taken “through the mill —through experiences such as visiting a morgue, in which someone told the story of Dillinger and kissing Calamity Jane. They also had a facial massage of ripe bananas, had fly paper stuck on their feet, and a make believe shower. The finale brought them upstairs to rest on a “hot seat, after which they were individually welcomed into the fold as regular students. Part of the evening was spent in dancing. When we were finished with our lunch we received news that two carloads of students were in an accident. Some of our boys were badly injured. The party was a success despite the tragedy. The Freshmen gave a return party for the Sophs, and this was the first party to which the parents were invited. Games were played, prizes awarded, and dancing finished off the program. A Christmas party was sponsored by all the class officers except the Seniors. They put on a play; the German class sang songs, and Santa Claus passed out gifts to the students. The first homecoming for Oakfield Alumni was staged by the Seniors on December 21 at Liberty Hall and proved a great success. The banquet supper was put on by Mrs. Groll of Fond du Lac. Junior Merrill acted as toastmaster and did very well. Speeches were given by various alumni and Mr. Morton. The banquet was followed by a basketball game between Oakfield and Stockbridge. Our team showed the alumni what they really could do. The final event of the evening's entertainment was a dance with music furnished by Eddie Becker and his orchestra. The hall was trimmed with holiday decorations and everybody (except Gordon Kottke) reported a good time. [22] [23] OAK LEAVES Dramatics LET’S GET MARRIED Last fall a play was sponsored by a group of students who were especially interested in dramatics and who Miss Sommerfield felt were best fitted for such work. The cast included Raymond Burleton, who showed us how a dignified gentleman would act. Verna Jagdfeld did very well as a society matron. We won’t forget the two country hicks,” Anna Lee Cook and Bernice Stumpt. As a “wild-rose, Anna Lee certainly learned the tricks of New York in a hurry. Orville Erdmann seemed well fitted in his part of a wealthy son. even though he did get cheated in his love affair, by Clinton Censky, the English butler. Perhaps if it hadn’t been for Mary Ann De Jardin, who took the part of a tutor, Anna Lee would not have become a dignified lady. Then there was the old maid aunt, Kathryn Guelzow who evidently didn’t like Anna Lee in the least. Paul Lund added a bit of mystery and excitement to the play. The entire play cast did very well and should be complimented on their good work and fine cooperation. SPRING FEVER The Senior Class play, Spring Fever, which was presented on April 22. was one of the best and most successful that has been presented for several years. The leading male role was played by Leslie Senk. He took the part of Howard Brant, a college boy who was on the verge of flunking his degree and not graduating. Arlene Dethardt had the feminine lead, taking the part of Anne Purcell, Howard's heart interest. We must say that Leslie and Arlene put on the best love scenes we have ever seen. Vic Lewis, another college student, was played by Junior Merrill. He lived up to the part of a young artist very well. Marian Burleton played the part of Vivian George, a girl friend of Anne's and also a special” friend of Vic. A young chemistry student. Ed Burns, who kept the audience awake by his explosions, was played by Alvin Schmidt. Felicia Scharschmidt took the part of a young newspaper woman who was always breezing” in. in hopes of using the typewriter and also to see Ed. Lois Leiberg took the part of Mrs. Purcell, while Felix Scharschmidt took the part of Mr. Purcell. Both were great as dignified and socially prominent parents. Clinton Censky brought down the house as the buggy Prof. Virgil Bean. John Hoppe looked quite the part in the role of President Dixon, the president of the college. Martha Smiljanic played the part of Howard’s Aunt Maude, a spinster, who showed what a good sport she could be. Martha did a bit of very good acting. The landlady of the boarding house, Mrs. Spangler, certainly had her hands full with a house full of college students. Mabel Schmidt handled her part very well, taking care of all her children. We wish to thank Mrs. Morton for her splendid direction of the play, and also the cast for the grand cooperation. [24J OAK LEAVES he Oakfeld tHigh School hBand On September 16, Mr. Morton called a meeting of parents interested in the reorganization of the high school band. Mr. Marvin Kaiser of Fond du Lac, who had replaced Mr. Joe Schmitz, was introduced to the group. For the first few weeks Mr. Kaiser taught notation and time to the whole school. After a few more meetings, the band members enjoyed their first ensemble on October 12 and found twenty-nine band members with instruments. Eighteen of this group were beginners, and eleven had played in the old organization. The band has presented three concerts this year. The first one was presented November 22 at the high school as an entertainment to promote the organization of a Band Parents’ Association. The band members practiced faithfully all winter, and on March 14th they presented their first formal concert at Liberty Hall. The class of music played proved that they had been working hard. The band, now in uniform, went to Columbus to participate in the District Music Festival on May 7th. but they were “rained out. This year we were enrolled only as a marching band, but next year we hope to enter the concert work as well. The final event of the year was the Commencement Concert held at Liberty Hall on May 24th. The band presented a beautiful spectacle with their new uniforms set in the colorful background of the prom decorations. The progress of the band speaks well for Mr. Kaiser. The school board purchased a new Sousaphone. a new baritone, and a new bass drum at the beginning of the year. The Band Parents' Association has furnished us with complete new uniforms. They are made up of white military caps trimmed in purple and gold; the capes are purple flannel with gold satin lining, with “Oakleaves in the form of a horseshoe upside down in purple, and the letters O.H.S. inside the horseshoe also done in purple. White duck trousers and white shirts with purple ties complete the outfit. Our drum major. Stell Leidholdt. is completely outfitted also and has done very well in the short time she has worked with the group. We have a merit system whereby we may earn points toward band awards given by the school at the end of the year. The officers of our band are; President ..............................Orville Erdmann Secretary .................................Ruth Dowidat Librarian .................................Carol Tesch The members of the band are: Carol Tesch, Ruth Dowidat, Hortense Schoepke, Lorraine Gruenwald, Merwin Sampson, Jean Mary Randall, Marie Kenyon, Robert Bird, Gerald Doyle. Geraldine Sonn. Lois Leiberg, Lowell Horning, Billy Rosenfeld, Dale Burleton, Delores Ogle, Obert Merrill. Jr., Marilyn Horning. Dorothy Wachendorf, Orville Erdmann. Lucille Teachout. John Dowidat, Donald Ogle. Warren Erdmann. Robert Wagenknecht, Lester Cook. Gerald Censky, and Dorothy Stumpf. [25] OAK LEAVES fiftieth dPhnniversary of Oakfeld fHigh School The history of the Oakfield school has been one of progress and growth from the time of its organization as a district school to the present time when we find it occupying a high place among the schools of this area and making for itself a still greater name. The interest of the community was first directed toward the idea of a High School in 1888, and so in that year our one and only O.H.S. was founded. The first class was graduated in 1891 with nine members. Our school had but a three year course until 1903, when the fourth year was added. The course had been proposed in the years 1900 and 1902, but had been defeated. In 1891, the basement was fitted up for the primary room. In 1898, the interior of the building was remodeled and a room for the Grammar department was made on the second floor. In 1906, the building was again remodeled and enlarged and a second assistant was added to the High School faculty. With this change there was ample room for both the High School and the Grade School Departments. In February, of 1911, our school was placed on the accredited list of high schools of the State University at Madison, where it has remained ever since. This placed Oakfield on a par with the best high schools in the state. Following this, improvements were made in the laboratory. New equipment and materials were added to help in the scientific studies. During the five years, 1928 to 1933, the office was moved downstairs and the main room enlarged. This made it possible to enroll more students. The next improvement was the addition of many windows to the assembly, thus giving more light and fresh air to the entire room. The basement was remodeled and turned into a large recreation room one year, but later was partitioned off to make two cloak rooms. Following these improvements the whole school was redecorated. In the year 1929 the old school bell was placed in front of the school as a victory bell. Since that time it has been customary to ring it after winning a game in basketball, baseball or any of the sports we have at Oakfield High. In 1936-37 a new desk was bought for the main room, to take the place of the table that had served its purpose for many years. New equipment was added to the laboratory, and new books to the library. Even after all these changes and additions have been made we find that many more things could be done. Our laboratory is much too small for the size of the classes that are held in it and the same is true about the English room. In 1909 the first high school glee club was formed, and in 1910 students were given opportunity for debate, declamation and parliamentary practice. It was in this year that basketball, tennis, and baseball were started. [261 OAK LEAVES FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL —Continued In 1911 we find another strong basketball team, and on looking back we find some of the opponents we met this year. In 1912 we had a good basketball team, even though we played teams from schools not in our class. In 1914 the Board of Education voted the official “O, in view of the interest taken in the sports. In 1932 our basketball team won a consolation trophy and in 1935 won third place. In 1935-36 they were co-champions with North Fondy and won a trophy. In 1937-38 we find a very successful basketball season. Our boys won first place at the tournament, bringing home a nice trophy to place with the conference trophy. In 1928 one of our students won first place in oratory at the declamatory contest. In 1930 second place was won in declamation. The most successful year was 1936 when two honors were claimed for O.H.S. First place was won in speaking and in declamation also. This year (1938) a trophy for first place in oratory was claimed by O.H.S. The largest class which was ever graduated from our school contained twenty members and was the class of 1933. Mr. Hornby was principal at that time. The smallest classes ever graduated had five members. These were the classes of 1895. 1904, and 1930. The largest enrollment of the school was in 1931 when there were ninety students enrolled. The smallest enrollment was in 1902, when there were only thirty-three enrolled. The following men have acted as pricipals of the school since organization: Charles Elkinton, 2 years: J. M. Burke, 2 years: Myron E. Keats, one-half year; B. L. Bohm, 2 years; A. M. Olson. 4 years; B. W. Bridgeman, 3 years; Geo. De Guirc, 1 year: F. L. Foote. 2 years: A. J. Hansen, 1 year; L. G. Curtis, 4 years; G. W. Puffer. 1 year; W. L. Patterson, 1 year; N. G. Lentzner, 3 years: Paul Bergen, 1 year: R. E. Runzheimer. 2 years; R. G. Kleist, 1 year; W. N. Olsen, 1 year; Hilker. 1 year: Ostendorf, 1 year: Hulse. 2 years; H. F. Hornby, 5 years; A. Northrup, 2 years, and W. M. Morton, 3 years. With the closing of this school year we find that our principal for the past three years, who has been very good in his services and has been an active citizen of Oakfield, is to leave us. and that Mr. H. R. Heimerl, a former student, grade school teacher, basketball coach, and high school teacher is to be our principal for the coming school year. We, the Seniors, who have been with him for four years, wish him the best of luck. In closing, let us hope that in another fifty years there will be another interesting chapter to add to our history. Perhaps in that chapter a new school house can be described to some of us old-timers” and we will wish we were back following the Golden Rule. 1271 OAK LEAVES Highlights of 1937-8 We think that these events will be remembered in connection with the school year: The first day of school when Ruby thought Kathryn and Ruth D. were teachers. The initiation party, when the Freshies had to wear green dunce caps. The day Martha nearly ran over Mr. Hayden when she went downstairs. Once at a basketball game. Mary Ann asked. “Why don't they throw out the man with the horn? The North Fondy game here and there. The School and Senior class plays. The Student Council's trip to Madison. The Freshman return party, which the parents also attended. The Homecoming, with Junior as toastmaster. The cheers Mr. Morton led from the main room desk. Vaccination for smallpox. The cheer-leaders, who we all enjoy watching. The night Jake gave Stell a ride on his bike out to the cemetery and back and then they had a good talk. When John H. cracked the window in Mr. Heimerl's car with his head. The freshmen won the advance ticket sale for the senior class play. North Fondy gave a party for our G.A.A. girls. The time Bob Bird locked his clarinet case and misplaced the key. Our special assembly periods. When Clinton won a trophy for his oration. The Juneau Tournament where we received a splendid trophy. Miss Sommerfield left us; Mrs. Morton took her place teaching English. Nelda had her first date. Her remarks are. O boy! More fun. March 24—Perfect attendance. When Chuck had three blow-outs on the way to school. The letters that were given for basketball and forensics. Mr. Heimerl also received a letter, and the boys presented him with a lamp. Stanley, the magician. When the band practiced in uniform with Stell as drum major. The day Arlene asked Mr. Morton, How'd ja Like to Love Me? but she was only referring to the song. When Mr. Morton told us he had a position in Seattle. Wash., and when we heard Mr. Heimerl would be our new principal. The speeches of the six boys who skipped school. The Prom—when Don was elected King, and he chose Stell as Queen, and when Mary Ann knocked Clinton from the ladder. The trip the band made to Columbus, but the marching was called off be cause of the rain. Don’t you think we had a very eventful year? [28] BANK OF OAKFIELD OAKFIELD :: WISCONSIN For thirty'Seven years an advocate of thrift for young and old. INCORPORATED 1901 Capital . . $ 15,000 Deposits . . . 100,000 Officers President.........F. J. Bristol Vice President. . . C. G. Morgan Cashier...........W. E. Bristol 1938 Capital . . $ 50,000 Surplus, Reserves, etc. 25,000 Deposits . . . 300,000 Officers and ‘Directors President............C. 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