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

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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]

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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

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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