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

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1942 volume:

MARVIN J. KAISER Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1942, dedicate this edition of the Oakleaves to you, Mr. Kaiser, in appreciation of your diligent efforts and sustained interest in giving us the high class of musical organization that our band has always been under your leadership. Page 1 Faculty Standing: Mr. Vandehey, Mr. Droegkamp, Mr. Heimerl Seated: Miss Nelson, Miss Young, Mrs. McChain, Miss Bartells. High School HAROLD R. HEIMERL Principal - Math, and Social Science Oshkosh State Teachers College University of Wisconsin Oakfield, Wisconsin JAMES VANDEHEY Science and Social Science Eau Claire State Teachers College Abbotsford, Wisconsin Faculty HAROLD DROEGKAMP Commercial Whitewater State Teachers College Milwaukee State Teachers College Milwaukee, Wisconsin HELEN BARTELLS English, German, Social Science University of Wisconsin Beloit, Wisconsin Grade School Faculty MRS. LEILA McCHAIN MISS MARY YOUNG First and Second Grades Third. Fourth and Fifth Grades Fond du Lac County Normal Green Lake County Normal Oakfield. Wisconsin Oshkosh State Teachers College Ripon, Wisconsin MISS MILLICENT NELSON Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades Rusk County Normal School Superior and Eau Claire State Teachers Colleges Conrath, Wisconsin School Ecard of District No. 1 ALVIN M. BRISTOL, Director MARIEM T. SMITH, Treasurer LESLIE IL COWLES, Cler1; Page 2 Senior Pictures and Activities DOLORES OGLE - “DoDo” “An athlete in every sense of the word.” Paper staff, 3-4; Glee Club. 1-2; Band. 1-2-3-4 ; Annual Staff. : Pep Band, 4; Dramatics. 2-4; Forensics, 4; G.A.A., 1 -2-3-4; G.A.A, President, 4 ; Girl Scouts. 1-2-3-4. MILDRED SCHMIDT “MU” “My heart is in the Army ” Band, 1-2-3-4 ; Pep Band. 4 ; G.A.A.. I-2-3-4 : Annual Staff. 4. HAROLD SMITH “Charlie” “With reticence he wins his way for many friends are his to stay” Boys' Club, 3-4 : Vice President, 4; Basketball. 4 ; Softball, 1-2-3 ; Annual Staff, 4 ; Student Council. 4 ; Ping Pong, 2-3. ORLIN ZAHN - “Buddy” “A steady man is in demand.” Band. 1-2-3-4 : Pep Band. 4 ; Boys' Club. 3-4 ; Boys’ Club Secretary-Treasurer, I ; Paper Staff, 3-4 ; Dramatics. 4 ; Glee Club. 1 ; Annual Staff, 4. LUELLA HANSON “Lucky” “Let a rmile be your umbrella, but be sure it does not leak.” G.A.A.. 1-2-3-1 ; Glee Club, 1-2; Paper Staff. 4: Band, 3; Annual Staff. 4. JAMES STUMPF - “Jim” “He dances best who dances most. Glee Club. 1 ; Football, 2; student Council, 2-3 ; Prom King, 3; Boys’ Club President, 3-4 ; Secretary -Treasurer. 4 ; Annual Staff. 1. L. WILLIAM GUELZOW “Bill” “A little humor now and then, is relished by the best of men.” Vice President, 2; Class President, 4 ; Basketball. 2-3-4 ; Football, 3-4; Softball. 1-2-3-4 ; Student Council. 2; Dramatics. 2-4; Ping Pong. 2-3 ; Annual Staff. 4. MARY COOK - “Liz” “Dark hair, shining eyes, merry heart, and very wise” Class President. 1; Band. 1-2-3-4; Band Secretary. 2: G.A.A., 1-2-3-4 ; Glee Club. 1-2; Student Council. 4 ; Student Council Secretary. 4 ; Paper Staff, 1-2-3-4 ; (Assistant Kd.. 3; Kdi-tor, 4) ; Cheerleader, 2-3-4 ; Forensics, 1-28-3-4 ; Dramatics, 2-3-ensics, 1-2-3-4 ; Dramatics; Pep Band, 4: Honor Roll. 1-2-3-4; D.A.R. Representative, 4 ; Annual Staff. 4. Page S Senior Pictures and Activities RITA HALFMANN “Hans” “If you think so, say so, for everybody likes to know.” G.A.A., 1-2-3-4 ; Glee Club. 3; cheerleader, 3-4 ; Drum Majorette. 3-4; Honor Roll. 3; Girl Scouts. 1 : Paper Staff. 3-4 : Annual Staff, 4 ; Forensics, 2-3-4 : Dramatics. 2-3-4. GEORGIANNA DOYLE “Georgie” “A charming actress on the stage, and off, a charming lass” Glee Club. 1-2; Secretary-Treasurer. 2; Paper Staff. 2-3-1; Rand. 4 : Class President 3; Prom Queen. 3 ; Forensics. 3 ; Student Council, 3-4 ; Student Council President. 4; G.A.A.. 1-2-3-4 ; G.A.A. Treasurer. 4 ; Annual Staff, 4. SAMUEL SMITH “Junior” “He'll miss football, but his ankles won't.” Vice President. 1 ; Glee Club. 1 ; Dramatics. 2-4 ; Forensics, 2-4 ; Color Guard. 3-4; Boys' Club. 3-4; (Vice President. 3); Football. 2-3-4 ; Annual Staff. 4. ARLENE WEBER “Junior” “A talented girl in many respects.” G.A.A.. 1-2-3-4 ; G.A.A. Secre- tary. 4; G.A.A. Treasurer. 2; Forensics. 2-3-4; Glee Club. 1-2: Girl Scouts, 3-4; Rand. 2-3-1; Student Council. 1 ; Dramatics, 3; Paper StafT. 2-3-4; Pep Rand. 4 : ('lass Vice President. 4 : Annual Staff. 4. MARCELLA SCHULTZ “Schlitz” “I’m not sure whether it’s the Commercial Coirse or the teacher.” Paper Staff. .' -4: GP. e Club. 2: Drum Majorette. 3-4 ; Forensics, 2; G.A.A.. 2-3-4; Aiim.ai .Muff. 4. JEANNETTE WAGEN-KNECHT - “Jenny” “What'll I do without a Wugcnlnecht to beat me‘1” asked the old bass drum. Rand. 1-2-3-4 : Glee Club. 1-2; G.A.A.. 1-2-3-4 ; Pep Rand. 4; Forensics. 1-2-4; Dramatics, 4: Paper Staff, I ; Annual Staff, 4. BETTY ROESIvE - “Detts” “A pal to boy and girl alike, a personality that'll strike.” G.A.A.. 1-2-3-4 ; Glee Club, 1-2; Staff. 3-4 ; Class Vice President. 1 -2-3-4 ; Rand. 2-3-4 ; Pep Hand, Paner Staff. 2-3-4 Annual Staff, 3-4 ; Class Vice President, 3; Student Council. 3-4- Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 ; Hiph School Treasurer, 4; Dramatics. 4. JEANNE LEIDHOLDT “Jeannie” “Three cheers for the good o.d Oakfield team.” Drum Majorette. 2-3-4; Forensics. 2; Glee Club. 2; Girl Scouts. 1-2; Paper Staff. 2-3-4; Secretary-Treasurer, 1-3; G.A.A.. 1-2-3-4 ; Student Council 4; Cneerleader. 2-3-4 : Dramatics. 1-2-3: Annual Staff. I. Page 4 Class History Twenty-four of us timorous, green Freshmen answered roll call September 12, 1938, in Oak-field High School. Rita Halfmann, the 25th student, arrived two weeks later from VVaupun. To represent our class we elected our officers as follows: President, Mary Cook; vice president, Sam Smith; secretary and treasurer, Jeanne Leidholdt. Arlene Weber was our Student Council representative. Our class was the largest in the high school. We were industrious and eager to learn and after going to the initiation party in our nighties, we were ready for anything. The members of our class participated in many activities such as band, forensics, G.A.A., journalism, Glee Club, etc. For class colors we chose canary yellow and burnt russet. For our flower we picked the pansy, and if we hear any snickering we begin to roll up our sleeves. We decided upon “A quitter never wins and a winner never quits” as an appropriate motto. The next year we ascended one rung higher on our high school ladder, and as Sophomores we got due revenge. Roy Bahr, Francis Schar-schmidt, and Louis Schultz left our class. Marcella Schultz came to take a place in our midst. As officers of our class we elected Betty Roeske, president; Billy Guelzow, vice president; and Georgiana Doyle, secretary and treasurer. Jeanne Leidholdt brought home a trophy from the Tri-County Speaking Contest. Jim Stumpf and Billy Guelzow were on the Student Council. Jeanette Wagenknecht, Orlin Zahn, Mary Cook, Dolores Ogle, and Betty Roeske were in the band. Our Valentine Party was a great success, and this was the party that our Sophomore Seniorita brought the Senior Jakie. Our Junior year was a great success financially, scholastically, and socially. However, our number was diminished greatly when Mary Smiljanic, Hazel Synder, Irene Wendlandt. Eleanor Wiese left our group. Georgiana Doyle was elected president; Betty Roeske, vice president; and Jim Stumpf, secretary and treasurer. Our Student Council representatives were Gecrgiana Doyle, Betty Roeske, and Jim Stumpf. Georgiana Doyle and James Stumpf led our spring prom in the fairy decorated hall. Mary Cook was chosen as assistant editor of the Oakleaves and Betty Roeske was elected school treasurer and assistant Editor of the Annual. Our members continued to be active in extra curricular activities with athletics, dramatics, forensics, band, G.A.A., Boy’s Club and Journalism leading the list. The girls won the Girls’ Interclass Basketball Tournament. Our Senior year has brought us to the top Liid we get a trifle dizzy at the great height. For our class officers we elected Billy Guelzow, president; Arlene Weber, vice president; and James Stumpf, secretary and treasurer. Georgiana Doyle was elected president of the Student Council and Mary, Betty, Harold and Jeanne were our other representatives. Norman Burleton was the only member who did not return in the fall. This last year has been a happy conclusion to our high school and students will miss some of the active Senior members as much as the Seniors will miss their classmates and the high school. Our class boasts of two four year Honor Roll students, Betty Roeske and Mary Cook. The three drum majorettes, Jeanne Leidholdt, Rita Halfmann and Marcella Schultz, will be hard to replace next year. Likewise, the three cheerleaders, Jeanne, Mary and Rita will all graduate in the spring and leave a vacancy. The band shall lose eight competent, first class musicians from the Senior Class. Forensic champions, Arlene Weber, Mary Cook, Jeanne Leidholdt, and Jeannette Wagenknecht will be graduating too. Officers in the G.A.A. and the Boy’s Club will leave positions open. The Oakleaf staff shall lose its editor, Mary Cook, and other diligent newspaper workers. Billy Guelzow, Sam Smith, and Harold Smith will leave position in the athletic teams that will be difficult to fill. Tlpa. last year of our high school days has slipped by with rocket-like speed. We have attained one of our first great aims in life, our high school diploma. We are thankful for the privileges that have been ours during the last four years. May we all use our education to the fullest extent in preserving citings that have been ours. —Mary Cook. Page 5 Class Will The State of Wisconsin Fond du Lac County We the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and forty-two, at Oakfield High School, as we bid our farewells to the school, the faculty, and students, hereby make our last Will and Testament. To the Class of ’43: We will our ability to raise money. (We hope the going isn’t too tough.) To the Class of ’44: Our luck in having a successful Junior Prom. (There weren’t very many.) To the Class of ’45: Our studious manner to be kept until their Senior year. To Mr. Heimerl: Our sincere thanks and appreciation for his patience and understanding during the past four years. To Miss Bartells: Another English Class as ours. (Fun loving and cheerful.) To Mr. Vandehey: Another class of Chemistry g« niuses. To Mr. Droegkamp: A Bookkeeping class with the ability to keep their Debits and Credits in their respective columns. (We bet they’re hard to find.) To Mr. Kaiser: Good luck in securing players and drum majorettes to fill the vacancies left by us. As individuals we wish to dispose of our personal belongings as follows: Rita and Jeanne will their ad selling ability to Rosemary and Ethel. Betty and Georgiana leave their everlasting friendship to Margaret Ryan and Shirley Coon. Billy leaves his happy-go-lucky disposition to Elton Kaul. Donald Guelzow too, inherits Sam Smith’s sturdy stature. Orlin bequeaths his fog horn to Harlen Fisher. (To be used on special occasions only). Charolette Schmidt receives Luella’s ability to stay out nights and get to school on time the next morning. Harold bequeaths his good fortune in having fun and getting his lessons also, to Rolland Geisthardt. Marcella leaves her slim figure to Delores Zi 11s. Jeannette wills her talkativeness to none other than that very quiet Sophomore Elvera P. Dolores leaves her love for athletics and her position as president of the G.A.A. to Betty Lou P. Jim leaves his gentleman manners to Wahoo Reents. (To be used and not laid aside.) Arlene bestows the twinkle in her eye to Margaret Schoepke. Mildred gives her excess height to David Kollman. Mary Cook leaves her initiative and pep to Doris Schultz. To all those left out we will our good wishes and the hope that you will enjoy your remaining years in high school. Signed and sealed the first day of April, we the class of 1942 do so declare this document to be our last will and testament. Signed, The Senior Class Betty, Gsorgianna. Witnessed by: Ray Doyle, Marvin Kaul. Pape 6 Class Prophecy Here we are in the year 1948, just wondering what happened to our classmates back in Oakfield. After the war we (ARLENE and DOLORES) were kind of left in Ireland. We drove ambulances during the war and came in contact with a few shells, anyway we discovered each other in the hospital where we were recuperating. Now that we are again all right, we're on our way to good, old U. S. A. After a few weeks of traveling over the Atlantic with the B-19 airship, we finally landed in New York City. As we climb out of the plane we are assisted by a young lady who does look very familiar. Then ARLENE says suddenly, “Why, GEORGIANA, are you air hostess here? I didn’t see you before.” GEORGIANA explains that she is just about to leave with another plane, but wanted to see us before she left. After a brief talk we left her. Then we bought a “Times” to see if they still looked the same, as we had not seen one for quite a while. The headlines were “America’s Enemy No. 1 captured by F.B.I. Agent.” We lead on and found to our amazement that BILL GUELZOW, who was now an F.B.I. Agent had been the one to make this capture. We were hungry as usual so we looked for a place to eat. We found a plain little place that had “German Cooking” advertised, so we went in. After eating we remarked about the good food, when a waitress told us that the proprietress wanted to speak to us. Wondering why, we followed the waitress to a small office. There behind the desk sat MILDRED SCHMIDT. We were surprised to find her in New York and asked her what brought her this far from Oakfield. She replied that she and her husband had come on account of his job and that this restaurant was just for a little extra cash. We left MILLY and hurried to catch our plane for Chicago. When we arrived there we took a plane to Milwaukee. We had decided to stay in Milwaukee for a couple of days and enjoy ourselves so we started by going to the Riverside Theater to see the new dancer that was supposed to be there in person that night. To our astonishment Paula Mann, the star, was none other than RITA HALFMANN. We went back stage after the show to see RITA only to find that she had many more admirers. Finally we got through the crowd and by giving our names gained admittance. RITA was both surprised and glad to see us. She invited us to a party at the Schroeder Hotel Ballroom. When we arrived, we found many of our classmates there too. Among those present were MARY COOK, and her boyfriend; JEANNETTE WAGEN-KNECHT, HAROLD SMITH, SAM SMITH. ORLIN ZAHN, MARCELLA SCHULTZ, JEANNE and Dale; and a lot more of RITA’S friends. After visiting with them awhile, we found that HAROLD and SAM had been in the Army and were now settling down to farming, which was what they had really planned on doing for a future. MARY did become a very successful school teacher. JEANNETTE had made a good name for herself as a secretary at a big company in Milwaukee, and MARCELLA was a school teacher who didn’t plan to stay on very much longer as she was to be married soon, but we couldn’t find out who the fellow was. ORLIN was a big business man of Mayville, an undertaker. JEANNE was married to Dale as always supposed and was worrying about the twins at home. Oh, what a night, but it’s over and dawn is here again. We’re trying to get up but can’t seem to get used to the idea. Here we sit at the breakfast table discussing our friends again. LUELLA HANSON, JIMMY STUMPF, and BETTY ROESKE are among the one’s not accounted for in our minds. Oh, we must correct that. The gang told us that BETTY is the DEAN of a girls’ college in Michigan. We always knew BETTY would be one of importance with her brains and ambition. We are then interrupted by a news flash on our little portable radio that a great forest fire started and that the forest rangers are fighting hard to get control of it. The next day the papers carried the news of the big fire. There in the center of the front page in the midst of all the news JIMMY STUMPF’S picture stares up at us. Under the picture it reads: “Forest Ranger JIM STUMPF is to be presented a medal by the President of the United States, at a banquet given in his honor on Tuesday, JIM earned this by risking his own life to save three fellow rangers and Lieut-John Martin from burning to death. There we found the where-abouts of our classmate JIM and his heroic deed. Today is Friday and we're going back to Oakfield in great style—in a taxi. Ah, after that ride we’re here. Good old Oakfield!!! The town hasn't changed much. It is kind of dead though. Did we say we couldn’t find LUELLA, well, here she comes down the street wheeling a baby carriage. She seems to have stuck by old Oakfield. “Hi, LUELLA, it’s good to see you again, tell us all about yourself, is Oakfield still the same?” Oh, we just showered her with questions. She answered most of them and also told us she was happily married and had a little black-haired fellow at home. We’ve found out about all of our classmates, now we can settle down and start living again too. —Dolores and Arlene. Page 7 Senior Class Play Due to the many activities going on during the fall of 1941, the play, “Leave It To Us,” was held over until the Seniors could present it on the evening of April 24, 1942. The cast chosen by the faculty was as follows: SAMUEL SMITH gave an excellent performance as Johnny Reynolds, president of Promotions Limited. Tall, good-looking Johnny played opposite lovely Margaret Procter, well-known in Oakfield High as GEORGIANA DOYLE. WILLIAM GUELZOW as the lazy, but likeable Charlie Smith, vice-president of Promotions Limited, did a good job of taking this part. MARY COOK’S portrayal and characterization of a secretary was certainly shown as she took the part of Miss Harriet Jones, who was falling in love with Charlie Smith. BETTY ROESKE gave us a complete idea of what Roberta Hemple, a spinster, would be doing in an office of this type. Ruby Wilson, charwoman of the building, whose only ambition in life was to marry a good, strong man, was played by RITA HALFMANN, who did an excellent job of getting her man. Who would think that ORLIN ZAHN would turn out to be such a good janitor? After seeing him take the part of Lars Larson, one would think this might be his occupation some day. DONALD GUELZOW was known as J. August Peabody, a little, timid inventor. JEANNETTE WAGENKNECHT, as Mrs. Henry Clark, certainly was worried about her daughter, DOLORES OGLE, who was her dominated child. Due to the fact that two of our Senior boys couldn’t be in the play, Donald Guelzow, a Sophomore, substituted for us. His cooperation was greatly appreciated. Miss Bartel Is deserves a great deal of credit for her part in making the play a success. Congratulations to Miss Bartells and the Senior class. Senior Dance A very small and disappointed Junior Class had to abandon the annual prom idea and substitute in its place the “Senior Dance.” The dance is to be held at Liberty Hall, on Friday, May 15. Slim Man-they and his orchestra will furnish the music. The decorations will be limited. However, a few patriotic decorations and lighting effects will be used. It is the wish of everyone that the dance will be a huge success both financially and socially. This edition of the Oakleaves published by the Senior Class of 1942. Editor........Betty Roeske Assistant Editor........Rosemary DeJardin Advisor.........Mr. Heimerl Page 8 Junior Class Back—E. Kaul, R. Geisthardt, Mr. Droegkamp, D. Hill Front—W. Reents, R. Dejardin, E. Dille Rosemary Dejardin............................. President Roiland Geisthardt. .......................Vice President Ethel Dille ................Secretary-Treasurer Motto: Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow Flower: For-get-me-not Color: Blue and Gold Class History Upon entering our Junior year, we found to our amazement that we were grown up. Only one more step and we will have reached the coveted goal of a high school Senior. In number our class disintegrated by leaps and bounds. Those who left our midst are: Alvin Briggs, Lowell Horning, Jean Norenberg, Dorothy McKnight, Dorothy Wachendorf, and Roland Steinke. This left six Juniors, but we made up for it, for we six participated in almost every extracurricular activity. Rosemary Dejardin was elected president; Roiland Geisthardt, vice-president and Ethel Dille, secretary and treasurer. These three represented us on the Student Council. Don Hill and Roiland are our athletes, Don playing basketball and Rollie both football and basketball. Enough can’t be said about their value to the team. In band, Ethel, Roiland and Rosemary proved to be quite active. They all play reed instruments. The former a clarinet and the latter two, alto sax s. Elton Kaul and Bill Reents were members of the Oak’s Club. Rosemary and Ethel belonged to the G.A.A. Bill Reents was the only Junior who took part in forensics. Mr. Droegkamp, our advisor, guided us bravely through the many problems w'hich any Junior Class encounters. Class rings of modern design were purchased from the Josten Company. Because of the conditions we decided not to have a regular promenade in Spring, but a Senior Dance in its place. Slim Manthey and his orchestra will furnish the music. Instead of our motto being, “Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow,” perhaps it should be, “It’s not the quantity, but the quality that counts. Page 9 Sophomore Class ! ■ I Back—M. Kaul, M. Schmidt, J. Kenyon, D. Kramer, C. Krause, R. Doyle. Center—Miss Bartells, D. Guelzow, E. Parduhn, C. Geisthardt, J. Doyle, E. Conger, N. Zills. Front— M. Ryan, J. Randall, E. Burri, M. Schoepke, S. Coon, A. Robbins, E. Pfalzgraf. Clayton Krause ................................President Calvin Geisthardt.........................Vice President Raymond Doyle Secretary-Treasurer Motto: “Let Us Be Known By Our Deeds” Flower: Pink Carnation Colors: Blue and White Class History We started the 1941-1942 school year with one new classmate, namely, Elmer Conner. Later, however, we gained Alma Robbins and Esther Burri. We also lost some of our former classmates, Ray Oelke, Albert Anderson, Faye Guse, Leonard Buell, and Selon Bartz, so our number was reduced. We’re very proud of our athletes, Ray Doyle, Don Guelzow, Calvin Geisthardt, Dale Kramer, Clayton Krause, Jim Doyle, and Elmer Conger, but we mustn’t forget the very capable Sophomore manager of both the football and basketball teams, John Kenyon. Our class is well represented in the band by Dale Kramer, Margaret Schoepke, Clayton Krause, Jean Mary Randall, Shirley Coon, Edward Parduhn. Alma Robbins, and Elvera Pfalzgraf. Practically fifty per cent of the class are musicians in the band. Margaret Ryan is the only Sophomore who participated in forensics this year and the whole class is proud of her. Most of the girls are members of the G. A. A. and are active in their athletic activities. During the year we gave two school parties, one being the initiation party which we really enjoyed immensely. This year is rapidly drawing to a close, and we feel that we have come a long ways since we were Freshmen. We hope to make still further gains during our last two years of high school. Characteristics of John K. Smallest Most Talkative Marvin S. Friendliest Margaret S. Best Posture Best Dressed Rav Doyle Best Voice Clayton K. Best Dancer Calvin G. Best Athlete Donald G. Most Ambitious the Sophomores Best Giggler .....................Margaret R. Quietest ...........................Elvera P. Wittiest .............................Dale K. Youngest ...........................Marvin K. Most Artistic .....................Shirley C. Neatest ............................Esther B. Most Conservative ..................Edward P. Happiest ..............................Jim D. Most Modest ..........................Alma R. Elmer C. Ambitions of the Sophomores Jean Mary Randall—Secretary in an insurance office in Utica, New York. Margaret Schoepke—Nurse in a hospital at New Orleans. Shirley Coon—Farmer’s wife in southern Wisconsin. Margaret Ryan—Feature article writer of a popular periodical. Alma Robbins—Beautician in beauty salon in Fond du Lac. Esther Burri—Rural school teacher in Fond du Lac County. Calvin Geisthardt — Professional football player with Green Bay Packers. Norman Zills—Farmer on his father’s farm at Oak Center. Edward Parduhn—Mechanic in Allis Chalmers at Milwaukee. Raymond Doyle—Professor of Science at the University of Wisconsin. Marvin Kaul—Aviator in the Royal Air Force. Clayton Krause—Join Navy and be stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Base. Marvin Schmidt—Farmer on a modern farm in northern Wisconsin. Donald Guelzow—Join Army and be stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey. John Kenyon—Florist at Burbank, California. Dale Kramer—Undertaker in New York City. Jim Doyle—Mechanic in Allis Chalmers at Milwaukee. Elvera Pfalzgraf—Beautician in beauty salon in Madison. Elmer Conger—Aviator in U. S. Air Force. Page 11 Freshman Class Back R. RetzlefF, B. Philipsky, A. Cragoe, W. Rosenfeldt, E. Cook. Center—Mr. Vandehey, R. Krueger, E. Wellnitz, D. Zills, D. Schultz, H. Fisher Front M. Miller, B. Ryan, J. Powers, C. Schmidt, D. Kollman Art Cragoe.....................................President Harlyn Fisher Vice President Ella Mae Cook. Secretary-Treasurer Motto: Ever Onward Flower: White Rose Colors: Redt White, Blue Class On September 2, 1941, sixteen very shy Freshmen entered the assembly of Oakfield Hijjh School. There were six girls and ten boys. We. “Green Freshies” suffered the experience of a disturbing, yet pleasant initiation Party on September 19. The party, which was held at the Liberty Hall, was as equally exciting for the Freshmen as it was for the Sophomores who gave it. All the girls in the class had to come dressed as boys, and the boys, as girls. After we had been initiated, we changed into some decent clothes and spent the rest of the evening dancing. It was our first party and we enjoyed it very much. One Monday morning as we were taking our seats for a day of studying, we found that we had lost one of our classmates. Monroe Grahms, a well-liked conscientious Freshman, found it necessary to withdraw from our school. We missed him a great deal because he was one of the outstanding pupils in our class. Because so many in the class reside in the country, Arthur Cragoe and William Rosenfeldt were th only boys that were able to go out for fo: tball. History In the last part of November Edward Ziegen-hagen, a former student of Roosevelt High School, started school here. When basketball season rolled around, William Rosenfeldt, Arthur Cragoe, Jim Powers, Reger RetzlafF and Bernard Ryan lent their efforts to the cause. Cragoe played a forward position on the first team. The boys who didn’t participate in athletics joined the Boys’ Club. All the girls except one are members of the G.A.A. Betty Philipsky, Roger RetzlafF, Harlyn Fisher. Rodney Krueger, William Rosenfeldt, Art Cragoe, and Edgar Wellnitz participated in the band. We were well represented in forensics this year by the following students: Betty Philipsky, Ella Mae Cook, Delores Zills, Bernard Ryan, Art Cragoe, and Jim Powers. Ella Mae won first place at the Tri-County contest, and Art Cragoe took a second. As we close our history, we wish every one the best of luck in the future, and we hope that every Freshman will be here next year. Page 12 JUST LOOK DOWN HERE 7-TT-T-rTTT T-n-fr NICKNAMES Arthur Cragoe...............Art........... William Rosenfeldt..........Bill.......... Ella Mae Cook...............Ellie......... Bernard Ryan................Barney........ James Powers................Jumbo......... Rodney Krueger..............Rod........... David Kollman...............Dave.......... Maxine Millar...............Bucky......... Doris Schultz...............Dotty......... Roger Retzlaff..............Retz.......... Edgar Wellnitz..............Junior........ Harlyn Fisher...............Fisher........ Charlotte Schmidt...........Charlota...... Deloris Zills...............Mudder........ Betty Philipsky.............Phil-ip....... Mr. Vandehey................Vandy......... FAVORITE SAYINGS Well, it’s this way— Yeah Yes, Boss! All right .Cut the comedy Well — Could be Oh fine!! Not really? Let’s go this way Who! Me? Oh, Gee! Cut it out. .1 don’t know! Come on! Let’s assume FAVORITE SONGS Arthur Cragoe....................“Jeanne With the Light Brown Hair’’ William Rosenfeldt...............“Billy Boy” Ella Mae Cook....................“Missouri Waltz” Doris Schultz....................“Friendly Tavern Polka” Maxine Millar....................“Why Don’t We Do This More Often?” Bernard Ryan.....................“Beer Barrel Polka” James Powers.....................“Deep in the Heart of Texas” Rodney Krueger...................“Old MacDonald” David Kollman....................“I Didn’t Want To Do It” Roger Retzlaff...................“I Love You Truly” Edgar Wellnitz...................“Let Me Call You Sweetheart” Harlyn, Fisher...................“The Three Little Fishies” Charlotte Schmidt................“Fraidy Cat” Delores Zills....................“Chattanooga Choo-Choo” Betty Philipsky..................“Oh Johnny, Oh!” Mr. Vandehey.....................“Jim” Page IS Basketball Standing—Mr. Vandehey, C. Geisthardt, J. Doyle, E. Conger, R. Retzlaff, W. Rosen-feldt, D. Kramer, J. Kenyon (Manager), Mr. Droegkamp. Seated—C. Krause, R. Doyle, A. Cragoe, W. Guelzow, D. Hill, D. Guelzow, H. Smith. The 1941-1942 basketball season was anything but good. Because of the loss of experienced men, the Oakleaves were handicapped considerably. The graduation of Gordon Ryan, Dale Burleton and Billy Cook left only two lettermen, Billy Guelzow and Roliand Geisthardt from last year’s team. Most of the other boys were Sophomores and Freshmen which means that we can have hopes of improved teams in the next couple of years. Coach Vandehey and Assistant Coach Droegkamp always put a fighting team on the floor in spite of the fact that the odds were usually against them. The fellows usually played very good ball during the first half and the final period, but the third quarter, as a rule, proved to be disastrous. The highlight of the season was the 38 to 20 beating that our boys gave Lomira at Liberty Hall on January 30. With Donald Hill playing his first home game, the boys had the spark and a little more confidence, which proved to be too much for the Hilltoppers. We entered the tournament at North Fond du Lac more or less for the experience that the boys could get out of it. We were unfortunate enough to meet two of the best teams in the tournament the first two nights in Elkhart Lake and Kohler, and consequently lost to both of them. The “B” Team fared somewhat better than did the “A’s” by winning four games and losing eleven, although many of the losses were by close scores. They defeated Hustisford, Lutheran Academy, and Kewaskum. THE SEASON'S RECORD Oaks Opp. Oakfield at Hustisford................18 20 Oakfield at Rosendale.................16 33 Luth. Academy at Oakfield.............20 24 Hustisford at Oakfield................ 9 18 North Fondy at Oakfield...............13 23 Oakfield at Lomira....................20 32 Campbellsport at Oakfield.............14 33 Rosendale at Oakfield.................21 35 Oaks Opp. Oakfield at Kewaskum..................16 44 Brandon at Oakfield...................12 16 Oakfield at Luth. Academy............. 9 26 Oakfield at North Fondy...............14 39 Lomira at Oakfield....................38 20 Oakfield at Campbellsport.............21 29 Kewaskum at Oakfield..................16 36 Oakfield at Brandon...................12 29 Pane li Football Standing—Mr. Vandehey, C. Krause, A. Cragoe, W. Rosenfeldt, J. Kenyon, Mr. Droeg-kamp. Seated—B. Guelzow, R. Geisthardt, S. Smith, C. Geisthardt, R. Doyle, D. Guelzow. Although our 1941 team didn’t make a very imposing record, it was about as good as was expected. The team was handicapped by the loss of Dale Burleton and Bob Bird through graduation and also because Alvin Briggs, Ray Oelke, Roland Stcinke, and Don Hill did not play. The boys always gave their best, but size was a serious handicap to them. In the first game of the season with North Fond du Lac, we were defeated 58-12. This was followed by games with Campellsport, Kewaskum, Brandon, and Lomira. The last game of the season with Lomira gave us our first and only victory. The final score was, Lomira 6, Oakfield 44. This year we will only lose Sam Smith and Billy Guelzow by graduation. This should leave an experienced squad for next year. The usual starting line-up for Oakfield was: Billy Guelzow - Senior..................Left End Sam Smith - Senior........................Center Calvin Geisthardt - Sophomore..........Right End Don Guelzow - Sophomore..............Quarterback Ray Doyle - Sophomore...................Halfback Rolland Geisthardt - Junior.............Fullback Clayton Krause, Arthur Cragoe. and Bill Rosenfeldt also saw considerable action. Page 15 Girls Athletic Association Back—M. Cook, J. leidholdt, R. Halfmann, B. Roeske, M. Schmidt, A. Weber, G. Doyle, M. Ryan. Center—Miss Bartells, R. DeJardin, M. Miller, J. Randall, D. Schultz, S. Coon, E. Pfalzgraf, L. Hansen. Front—M. Schoepke, E. Cook, C. Schmidt, B. Philipsky, E. Dille, D. Ogle, M. Schultz, J. Wagenknecht. President..................... Secretary............. Treasurer ..... Advisor Dolores Ogle ....Georgiana Doyle ..............Arlene Weber .......................Miss Bartells Cheerleaders Jeanne Leidholdt, Rita Halfmann, Mary Cook T-T-E-E-A-A-M — TEAM!! TEAM!! TEAM!! Girls' Athletic Association Again this year the Girls’ Athletic Association has enjoyed another very active year under the guidance of our three Senior officers and our advisor. Miss Bartells. The membership of the G. A. A. is the largest it has ever been since it was organized five years ago. There are only two girls who are not members. Our social activities began with the initiation party, October third, which some of the new members will never forget. In the early part of the year the girls formed four teams for bowling and enjoyed many Physical Education periods at the Bowling Alley. We also played dartball for awhile but became discouraged because we were not as adept as the boys. A large percentage of the G. A. A. attended the Pavement Dance at Fond du Lac. They found that hiking about town was almost as entertaining as dancing. The highlight of the year was the Badger Bomber Dance given February 7. Each girl could invite a guest for a partner. Donations amounting to $4.00 were collected for the Wisconsin Bomber. Music was supplied by an orthophonic, and everyone enjoyed a lunch consisting of coffee and pie a la mode. A good time was had by all that were present. The girls that have earned 500 points or more and are entitled to a chenille letter are as follows: Seniors, Dolores Ogle, Jeannette Wagenknecht. Luella Hanson, Rita Halfmann, Mary Cook, Jeanne Leidholdt, Arlene Weber; Juniors, Rosemary DeJardin. One Senior girl, Betty Roeske, received a letter last year. Next year we hope the G. A. A. will be even larger and better than this year. Cheerleaders There was no need for electing new cheerleaders last fall because Mary Cook, Jeanne Leidholdt, and Rita Halfmann returned to again do their bit to produce pep here at Oakfield High School. Many new cheers were introduced and they immediately became everyone's favorite. The “ABC” yell was perhaps the best-liked. Another unsuccessful athletic year was completed, but that didn’t stop these girls from cheering all the more. This year we O. H. S. students were fortunate to have a peppery pep meeting before every game. Each class prepared a stunt for the meetings. The others were prepared by Mary, Jeanne, and Rita. The Oak's Club and G. A. A. also gave stunts. Being Seniors this year the girls will have to leave their positions to their successors, but they can rest assured that they have done their duty in bringing more pep to O. H. S. Page 17 Boys The boys’ club was organized for the second consecutive year under the supervision of Mr. Heimerl for the purpose of giving the boys who don’t go out for athletics an opportunity for extra-curricular activities. Jim Stump acted as president and Orlin Zahn handled the duties of secretary and treasurer. The following boys were members of the club: Orlin Zahn, Elton Kaul, Marvin Haul, William Reents. Edward Parduhn, Bernard Ryan, Sam Smith, James Stumpf, Edgar Wellnitz, Marvin Schmidt, and Rodney Krueger. In the way of activities the boys concentrated mainly on bowling and dartball. Teams Club were formed for bowling, but no organized standings or averages were recorded. In dart-ball three teams played each other twice every week. The season was divided into two parts, twenty-two games being played in the first half. The Yankees and the Cubs battled on even terms during both parts of the season, but the mighty Yankees managed to win the first half by one game and the second half by a three game margin. The personnel of the teams and the final standings are given below. We hope that this club can be continued and the activities extended in another year. Yankees S. Smith, Mgr. J. Stumpf M. Schmidt R. Krueger B. Ryan Personnel of the Teams Cubs M. Kaul, Mgr. Mr. Heimerl E. Parduhn N. Zills H. Fisher Dodgers E. Kaul, Mgr. W. Reents 0. Zahn E. Wellnitz D. Kollmann First Half Standing Won Lost Pet. Yankees .......... 13 9 .591 Cubs ..............12 10 .545 Dodgers ........... 8 14 .363 Last Half Standings Won Lost Pet. Yankees .......... 14 6 .700 Cubs ..............11 9 .550 Dodgers ........... 5 15 .250 Class Basketball Tournament In the Girls’ Class Tournament this year the Seniors again took the championship. They played the Sophomores and the Freshmen and defeated them 22 to 0 and 20 to 2 respectively. Then came the exciting game between the Sophomores and Freshmen for second and third place. In this game the Freshmen were victorious for second place. Because of the lack of players the Juniors forfeited their games. The Sophomores were the champs of the boys’ tournament. There was a slight mix-up because there weren’t enough players in the Junior ( lass but they played with three rather than to forfeit. The first game was between the Freshmen and Juniors. Of course the Freshmen were favored to win but the Juniors won by the slight margin of 21 to 20. The second game was between the Sophs and Seniors, and the Sophs defeated them 24 to 14. The third game was between the losers of games one and two for third and fourth place of which the Freshmen were the winners. Then came the championship game between the Sophomores and Juniors. They were given a little competition until one of the Juniors was put out on fouls. From this time on there was no doubt who the champs would be. The Sophs won 29 to 10. Each year class tournaments are held for the enjoyment of the students and to create a better knowledge about the game of basketball. Page 18 Pep Band This year a new organization was started in 0. H. S. It was given the title “O. H. S. Pep Band.” Its purpose was to furnish more pep for the pep meetings in a form of snappy marches. After their appearance for a pep meeting, it was thought a good idea to have the selected group play for the football games and later for basketball games. Rosemary DeJardin was chosen as director. .Everyone who has seen her direct the band knows that she was made for the position. This should help Rosemary, too, as she would School Shocking machine, boys in dresses, girls in overalls, singing, a little woo pitching, blackouts and styles are all included in the school parties. Every school party seems to take its place among the “Highlights” of the year and proves to be a social success. The year opened with a “bang” which was the traditional initiation party, sponsored by the Sophomore Class, to show the Freshmen that they were superior. Each Freshman boy was clad in girl’s dresses and the girls took the part of boys in overalls very nicely. Each one was blindfolded and taken “through the mill!” They were swell sports about it, even the shocking machine gave them a thrill. They brought their own worms to eat, but it wasn’t really that bad. The Sophies substituted spaghetti (mixed with molasses). Lunch was served to top the evening off!! The Freshmen staged a fine comeback when they gave the Sophomores a return party. Chili was served for lunch which was made by one of the Freshman girls’ mothers—she desarves the credit. Despite the size of the Junior Class, they did O.K. in putting on their party. It was after the Hustisford basketball game and the Juniors invited them to stay even though they did defeat us. Lunch was served a little differently, like to become an orchestra leader in later life. More luck to you, Rosemary. The pep band is made up of 18 grade and high school students. They are as follows: Clarinets: Jean Randall, Betty Roeske, Shirley Coon, Ethel Dille, Carol Cragoe, Beulah Smith. Flute: Art Gragoe. Cornets: Dolores Ogle, Marvin Kaufman, Bill Rosenfeldt. Alto Horn: Margaret Schoepke. Trombones: Mary Cook, Mildred Schmidt, Dale Kramer. Saxophones: Orlin Zahn, Rosemary DeJardin. Drums: Jeannette Wagenknecht, Arlene Weber. Parties but very fine. Doughnuts and coffee made up the menu. The Christmas party was given by the Seniors. The alumni from the last three years were invited. A good time was had by everyone especially the girls on serving committee who were faced with the problem of mixing chili, but everything turned out fine after a few headaches. The next day, while washing dishes, the Seniors found the chili even better than the night before. The G. A. A. sponsored a party in the form of a “Sadie Hawkins Party” this was said to be the most successful perhaps because there were all couples, and the girls did get their man. Pie a la mode and coffee was served which everyone enjoyed. Music was furnished by the ever popular “jute box.” At all the other school parties Roy Worthing’s amplifier furnished the music. The Sophomore Class gave a St. Patrick’s Day party after much discussion between the classes and faculty. Because it was a school night, the dance ended at eleven o’clock. Ice cream and cockies were served by the Sophs. This is just a summary of the school parties we took part in this year. Everyone knows what fun they were. There is usually a fine turnout and most students wouldn’t miss the chance to have oodles of fun at the school parties. Page 19 Student Council Back—D. Guelzow, R. Geisthardt, H. Smith. Center M. Schoepke, E. Dille, E. Cook, Mr. Heimerl. Front R. Dejardin, B. Roeske, G. Doyle, M. Cook, J. Leidholdt. President..........................Georg iana Secretary........................ Treasurer................ Advisor........... Doyle ..Mary Cook Betty Roeske .......Mr. Heimerl Band Standing—M. Schmidt, Mr. Kaiser, J. Wagenknechl, A. Weber, D. Krause, R. Ogle, D. Kramer. Fourth row—M. Cook, M. Schmidt, H. Fisher, D. Kenyon. Third row—R. Dejardin, O. Zahn, R. Geisthardt, G. Launders, D. Ogle, W. Rosenfeldt, M. Kaufman. Second row—S. Coon, J. Randall, B. Roeske, M. Schoep-ke, C. Krause, E. Parduhn, F. Doyle, R. Krueger, E. Pfalzgraf, B. Smith, G. Doyle, E. Dille. First row—J. Culver, C. Cragoe, A. Robbins, A. Cragoe, J. Culver, D. Dethardt, W. Galleske. Drum Majorettes—J. Leidholdt, D. Galleske, M. Schultz, R. Halfmann. Page 20 Student The O. H. S. Student Council has completed another year of service. Several important problems that were aroused during the year were solved by the Council. Again the activity ticket was used and proved very beneficial. Letter awards still present an important problem. There is to be a special Student Council meeting in the near future at which this problem will be threshed out. An assembly was held March 25, 1942, at which there was a general discussion on letter awards. Everyone had a chance to express his opinion. Council A hot lunch program provided by the government was started this year and proved to be very successful. We hope the students will cooperate and help make this program more successful in future years. Because it was improssible to find time for a fall play, a Bingo party was held. The Bingo party was a great success both financially and socially. Ethel Dille, a Junior, was selected to fill the vacancy left by Lowell Horning who moved to Fond du Lac. Band The band, now in its fifth year, has forty-three members. Few students were lost through graduation last year, but through moving and transferring to other schools the band suffered quite severely. In September things looked very dark for the band’s future. Mr. Kaiser deserves more credit than we can bestow upon him for the splendid band which he has reorganized. This year many beginners started work in the musical field for the first time. From the students in the fifth grade through the Seniors, everyone has worked equally as hard to have a first place band again. The band of Oakfield High School will without a doubt be a very attractive band. The reason—the Band Association has had all of the old capes relined by the De Maullin Company. Many of the capes had seen years of service, so everyone feels that it was a very wise thing to do. The caps, too, were cleaned and made ready for a hard summer’s wear. Instead of attending the annual Wisconsin District Music Festival, which is usually held at a neighboring city, the band will this year participate in the Fox Tri-County Music Festival at Lomira. The present conditions which have caused the problem of transporting our band, and because Mr. Kaiser felt that it was to the students’ advantage not to attend the district contest because of the way the competing bands are classified, constitute the main reasons why we are attending the festival at Lomira. The Tri-County festival is a contest at which all of the Tri-County Bands participate. It will be held May 9. 1942. Everyone sincerely hopes that our band will be able to reign over the other competing bands. Jeanne Leidholdt continued her duties as head drum majorette, while Rita Halfmann and Marcella Schultz were baton twirlers and De-loris Galleske, the junior twirler. Graduation will have more than a devastating effect on the band. Besides the three drum majorettes who are graduating, eight other members will leave the band. Again this year the Fond du Lac Commercial College presented a three act play entitled, “Tell It To Sweeny.” A Christmas band concert was also given in December. Both of these programs were attended by a large and appreciative audience. The personnel of the band includes: Director: M. Kaiser; Drum Majorettes: Jeanne Leidholdt, Rita Halfmann, Marcella Schultz, Deloris Galleske; Flute: Arthur Cragoe; Clarinets: Jean Mary Randall, Carol Cragoe, Betty Roesk:, Shirley Coon, Beulah Smith, Ethey Dille, Georgianna Doyle, Donna Marie Det-hardt, Joyce Culver, Alma Robbins, Betty Ix ve-joy, Myra Butler, and Joan Culver; Saxophones: Tenor, Orlin Zahn, Alto, Rcsemary De-Jardin, Rolland Geisthardt, Betty Philipsky; Baritone: Clayton Krauss; Trumpets: Marvin Kaufmann, William Rcsenfeldt, Dolores Ogle, Gordon Launders, Willis Galleske, Elvera Pfalz-graf, and Francis Doyle; Trombones: Mary Ccok, Mildred Schmi t. Harlyn Fisher, David Kenyon, Edgar Wellnitz, Roger Retzlaff; Snare Drums: Arlene Weber, Dianne Krause, and Carita Ogle; Bass Drum: Jeannette Wagen-knecht. Roger Ogle; Alto Horns: Margaret Schoepke, Edward Parduhn, Rodney Krueger; Bass Horn: Marcella Schmidt, and Dale Kramer. Page 21 Forensics Back row—R. RetzlafF, W. Reents, A. Cragoe, D. Kramer, S. Smith, W. Rosenfeldt, J. Powers. Center row—D. Guelzow, M. Ryan, M. Cook, G. Doyle, B. Philipsky, B. Ryan, E. Cook, M. Schultz, D. Zills. Front row—Miss Bartells, R. Halfmann, J. Wagen-knecht, A. Weber, D. Ogle, B. Roeske, Mr. Droegkamp. A large percentage of the student body participated in Forensics this year. The following students were active in Forensics: Serious Declamations—Dolores Ogle, Betty Philipsky, Betty Roeske, and Jeannette Wagen-knecht. Orations—Samuel Smith and Bernard Ryan. Humorous Declamations—Rita Halfmann, Margaret Ryan, Dolores Zills, and Ella Mae Cook. Extemporaneous Reading—Arlene Weber and William Reents. Extemporaneous Speaking—Arthur Cragoe, Mary Cook and James Powers. The contest was held at the High School this year. In the preceding years it has been given at Liberty Hall. A large percentage of the Freshmen participated in Forensics this year. All of the students gave their selections well, but of course all of them could not win. The Judge, Mr. Schmidt, chose the following students for first and second places respectively: Extemporaneous Speaking—Mary Cook, and Arthur Cragoe. Extemporaneous Reading—Arlene Weber and William Reents. Humorous Declamations—Ella Mae Cook, and Rita Halfmann. Orations—Sam Smith and Bernard Ryan. Serious Declamations—Jeannette Wag-enknecht and Betty Roeske. The winners went to Brandon where competition was keener. Mary Cook and Ella Mae Cook placed first and Arlene Weber and Arthur Cragoe each received second place. Sam Smith and Jeannette Wagenknecht each received third place. The four students who received first and second places went to the sub-district contest at Waupun. Here the competition was even stiffer, and the school is very proud of Mary Cook, who received third place. All the students who participated in Forensics should be praised for their efforts. We also wish to congratulate the winners and Miss Bartells and Mr. Droegkamp for their splendid work. Page 22 Oakleaf Staff Back row—G. Doyle, O. Zahn, J. Kenyon, A. Cragoe, B. Roeske, R. Halfmann. Center row—Miss Bartells, M. Schultz, D. Ogle, J. Leidholdt, M. Millar, J. Randall, M. Schoepke. Front row—L. Hanson, J. Wagenknecht, R. DeJardin, M. Cook, A. Weber, E. Cook. Six fine editions of the Oakleaf “rolled off the mimeograph” this year. Piloted in the activity room by Mary Cook, with her assistant, Rosemary DeJardin, the staff workers deserve praise for their excellent work. The Oakleaf this year was much larger and more attractive than it has been for several years. The Art Editors, Arlene Weber and Ella Mae Cook, did fine work worthy of praise. Cartoons, pictures, headlines, etc., gave life and vivacity to tho paper. Neatness was another fine feature, and this can be accredited to the careful and skillful work of the typists and mimeo-graphers. The school paper was very popular among the students, for it contained more personal highlights of student activity. There were also added several new, unique columns written by students about high school life and problems. Journalism means hard, tedious work for long hours, but great benefits are the results of the labor. It can be truly said that journalistically, 1941-42 was a tremendous success. The editors and assistants are to be congratulated. They are as follows: EDITOR................................................Mary Cook ASSISTANT EDITOR...................................Rosemary DeJardin REPORTERS................Jeanne Leidholdt, Orlin Zahn, Maxine Millar ART EDITORS...............................Arlene Weber, Ella Mae Cook BAND EDITOR.................................Jeannette Wagenknecht SOCIETY EDITOR.............................. ..... Betty Roeske HUMOR EDITORS.................... Marcella Schultz, Rita Halfmann SPORTS EDITORS................................John Kenyon, Art Cragoe TYPISTS.....Betty Roeske, Georgianna Doyle. Mary Cook, Jeanne Leidholdt MIMEOGRAPHERS..........Rosemary DeJardin, Dolores Ogle, Luella Hanson PROOF READERS.......................Dolores Ogle, Georgianna Doyle CIRCULATION MANAGERS..........Jean Mary Randall, Margaret Schoepke ADVISOR.............................................Miss Bartells Page 23 First and Second Grades The First Grade — Shirley Ann Culver, Charles Cook, William Collien, Verna Flury, Donald Henke, Betty Homan, Ronald Hulbert, Bradley Jones, Shirley Ann Kruse, Wayne Stageman, Janice Thill, Bruce Willard, Mary Joan Sperger, Merle Copus. The Second Grade — Eddie Galleske, Milford Hainsgen, Douglas Jerabek, Shirley Johnson, Elaine Kollman, Gerald Ogle, Steven Tur-ville. The children in these grades presented three programs during the year. The first one was given during “National Education Week” in the assembly room of the High School. This was a patriotic number and consisted of songs, recitations, and drill. The second program was the Christmas program. This was given in the school room and was largely attended. The third program, entitled “American Youth Salutes the Flag,” was presented March 27. at the Liberty Hall. Mrs. Leila McChain Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grades The Third Grade—Melvin Anderson, Stanley Buell, Valeta Conger, Robert Cook, David Flury, Naomi Heimerl, Gordon Kaufman, Jerome Kruse, Mary Alice Lovejoy, Robert Pelton, and Dale Rhode. The Fourth Grade — Maynard Chadwick, Darold Collien. Donald Copus, Arthur, Deloris Galleske, David Parduhn, and Carol Pelton. The Fifth Grade — Robert Collien, .Edith Copus, Joan Culver, Donna Dethardt, Arland Reetz, Albert Vincent, and Foster Wagen-knecht. Two of the highlights of the year were the American Education Week Program held in November and the Spring Program held in March. Choral speaking was introduced in these programs as well as two part singing. Some very interesting radio programs were listened to; Professor Gordon’s music program being the favorite among the pupils. Much library reading was done by a number of the pupils. County Library books were available which made a much better selection of books. A set of Social Studies books was also purchased. Several projects were carried on in the classes. One of the most interesting projects being a product map of Wisconsin. Another was a study of the village of Oakfield. During the first two months of school the seating arrangement of our room was quite a problem. In November the question was settled for the new desks arrived. With these new desks and the new arrangement the room has become a very pleasant place in which to study. Miss Mary Young Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grades The Sixth Grade—Richard Anderson, Myra Butler, Charlotte Cook, Joyce Culver, Gloria Heimerl, Eugene Kaufman, David Kenyon, Betty Lovejoy, Lloyd Nitschke, Carita Ogle, Harold Patchett, Duane Rhode, and Verne Copus. The Seventh Grade—Robert Brewer, Willis Galleske, Richard Jerabek, Merlyn Krueger, Roger Ogle, and the lone girl, Idella Cook. The Eighth Grade—Carol Cragoe, Francis Doyle, Richard Gratzke, Marvin Kaufman, La Verne Kollman, Dianne Krause, Gordon Launders, Velma Oelke, Darold Rhode, Tom Royer, Marcella Schmidt, Beulah Smith, and Ruth Wiese. The scrappy grade basketball team, coached by Mr. Heimerl, won second place in the County Basketball Tournament. Other highlights of the year were the Education Week, Christmas, and Spring Programs. In the Spring Program the eighth graders gave the two-act play, “How the Race Was Won.” Also, of special note, is the Grade Gazette, the upper-grade’s newspaper, of which Marvin Kaufman and Carol Cragoe are editor and assistant-editor respectively. Miss Millicent Nelson Parte 24 Student Awards, 1941-1942 Honor Roll Arthur Cragoe Jean Randall Rosemary DeJardin Ethel Dille Mary Cook Betty Roeske Georgiana Doyle Rita Halfmann Dolores Ogle Arlene Weber Forensics Bernard Ryan Ella Mae Cook Arthur Cragoe William Reents Arlene Weber Mary Cook Samuel Smith, Jr. Jeannette Wagenknecht Citizenship Award Mary Cook Samuel Smith, Jr. G. A. A. Major Letters Rosemary DeJardin Jeannette Wagenknecht Arlene Weber Dolores Ogle Mary Cook Rita Halfmann Jeanne Leidholdt Luella Hanson Minor Letters Margaret Ryan Ethel Dille Marcella Schultz Georgiana Doyle Basketball Arthur Cragoe John Kenyon, Mgr. Donald Guelzow Raymond Doyle Donald Hill William Guelzow Harold Smith Football Arthur Cragoe William Rosenfeldt Raymond Doyle Donald Guelzow Calvin Geisthardt Clayton Krause John Kenyon, Mgr. Rolland Geisthardt William Guelzow Samuel Smith, Jr. Oakfield High School Songs and Yells OUR SCHOOL SONG Lift up your voices gaily and sing. Cheer till we make the old rafters ring; Oakfield High School, we bow to thee, You’ve been our master, You’ve made us free. Lift up your banners, wave them on high, Stand by your colors, never say die, Oakfield High School, bow to thee, All hail to the school we love. ONWARD OAKFIELD Onward Oakfield, Onward Oakfield Fight on for her fame. Run the ball right through the center A touchdown sure this time, U-Rah-Rah, Onward Oakfield, Onward Oakfield, Fight on for her fame, Fight fellows. Fight! Fight! Fight! We’ll win this game. THREE CHEERS Three cheers for Oakfield High School Fight for her fame. We’re with the team, boys, We will win this game, U-Rah-Rah; Fight for orange and black, boys, Fight with all your might. Three cheers for Oakfield, And the orange and black. OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WE Oakfield High School Students are we. Fighting together for victory. U — Rah — Rah You do your best, boys We’ll do the rest, boys, Whoop it up for Oakfield High!! O —A 0 — a O — a 0- a-k-f-i-e 1 — e I — e 1- e-l-d OAKFIELD!! A-B-C A-B-C-D-E-F-G H-I-J-K-L-M-N 0—a-k-f-i-e-l-d OAKFIELD!! CAZELLA Cazella, Cazella Cazella, Cazay Get out, Get out Get out of the way Rebo, Ribo Ris - Boom - Bah Oakfield High School Rah! Rah! Rah! (clap - clap) Yea - Team! ORANGE AND BLACK Orange and Black Orange and Black A Toot, Toot, Toot Get off the track. A BASKET, A BASKET A basket, a basket A basket, boys You make the baskets And we’ll make the noise. Page 25 Highlights 1. The first day of school, when we saw the new teachers for the first time. 2. The Fall Play that wasn’t. 3. The day the movies of us were shown. 4. Senior Class Play dress rehearsal. 5. The time Rita had a call from Jefferson Barracks and wasn’t here. 6. Christmas Party when the alumni were invited. 7. The day Arlene received her compact from Fort Bragg. 8. The day Jeannette received her insignia locket. 9. Coming home from Campbellsport football game (Georgiana’s car broke down). 10. Tri-County band tournament. 11. The day the Seniors started their bookkeeping sets. 12. The day Rita came to school with her big diamond. 13. Initiation Party (Remember Fre4shies?) 14. Days Oakfield defeated Lomira. 15. Every day of Christmas vacation. 16. Sadie Hawkins Party. 18. The day we had our pictures taken for the annual. 19. The days after school with Mr. Vandehey. 20. The day Mr. Heimerl went to Teacher’s Convention. 21. The many happy days we spent with “Icka-bod” the horned toad. 22. The day Mary and Ella Mae each brought home a trophy from the Forensics contest at Brandon. 23. Oakfield entered the Basketball Tournament. 24. The first day of Spring. 25. When Bill Reents went to Brandon. 26. Easter Vacation. 27. When Don Hill made too many fouls at the class basketball game (the traitor). 28. The night of the Bingo Party. 29. The day the Junior Class rings came. 30. Luella’s April fool on Mr. Heimerl. 31. The day Mr. Heimerl stood in front of the assembly at a pep meeting and sang rock-a-bye-baby, in his nighty. 32. The day Mr. Droegkamp showed David Kollman how to tell time. 33. The first day Arlene brought her little Ford. 34. The day the steam in the English room blew Billy and Holland off their chairs. 35. The day Wahoo asked if his hair looked all-right. 36. Mr. Droegkamp’s solo at the school party. 37. The day the band received their relined capes. 38. The day “Zeke” visited our school. 39. The day the Magic Carpet dropped Orendo in Oakfield. 40. The day our parents visited school. 41. The day the students were presented with cabbage. 42. The day we bowled with grapefruit. 43. The day we had a false alarm in school. 44. The day in Chemistry class when the fairer part of the class got their basic reaction with the help of Na OH off the shelf. 45. The day a little mouse sampled Luella’s lunch. 46. The day Arlene’s shorthand test flew out the window. 47. Mary in a certain dance at the St. Patrick’s Day party. 49. The day Mr. Droegkamp wasn’t here for Bookkeeping. 50. The visits of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Havden to O. H. S. 51. The day Bill Reents didn’t cut up (?????). 52. The first game Don Hill played and scored fourteen points. 53. The G. A. A. pep meeting. 54. The Christmas edition of the Oakleaf when all the Oakfield boys in service received a copy. 55. The first day of school when Jimmy Powers fell into the main room. 56. The day Ryan heard from Gordie. Pa fie 20 Page 27 OAKFIELD HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY ENGLISH English 1, 2, 3 and 4 FOREIGN LANGUAGE German MUSIC Band SOCIAL SCIENCE Citizenship World History American History Sociology Economics World Geography Driver Education MATHEMATICS Algebra Geometry COMMERCIAL Business Training Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping SCIENCE General Science Biology Physics Chemistry Oakfield High School is a University of Wisconsin Accredited School Autographs Page 28 Autographs ; FASHION HONORS GO TO OBRIENS Where Styles are the Newest Fond I)u Lac’s Growing Dry Goods Store Compliments of- GEORGE PELTON “YOUR STANDARD OIL MAN’ OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN Compliments of The Court House Officials FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN C. F. VAN PELT, Circuit Judge L. E. LURVEY, County Judge GEORGE M. ST. PETER, Municipal Judge S. RICHARD HEATH, District Attorney L. H. MIKE THALHEIM, Sheriff I. C. BRUNKHORST, Register of Deeds ARTHUR J. KREMER, County Clerk FAYETTE M. COFFEEN, County Treasurer GEORGE M. McCONAHEY, Clerk of Circuit Court LESTER TIMM, Superintendent of Schools Page 29 THE BANK OF OAKFIELD ORGANIZED 1901 FOR FORTY-ONE YEARS THIS BANK HAS ADVOCATED: Bank the Income-Check the Outgo SAVE WITH A SAVINGS ACCOUNT IF YOU MUST BORROW MONEY—BORROW FROM YOUR BANK Buy Defense Bonds at the BANK OF OAKFIELD Phone 108 R22 BADGER YARDS BUILDING MATERIAL FUEL AND FEED HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR MALTING BARLEY ♦ Compliments of Oak Center, Wisconsin COLD STORAGE FOOD LOCKERS RETAIL MEATS AND GROCERIES A. J. Roethle, Prop. Phone 28 Oakfieid, Wisconsin • Have you tried our Kempis, Hyacinth, Gladioli, W. K. Corn or Peas? For Sale at All Local Dealers Mamouth Springs Canning Company STEINER’S GREENIIOUSE Growers of Mastodon Pansies -- PHONE 97 R 3 Oakfieid, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . THE BOWLING ALLEY G. N. KELLAR, Mgr. Phone 33 R 3 Oakfieid, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . MID WEST STATES TELEPHONE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN Oakfieid, Wisconsin Page 30 ♦ A. REETZ SERVICE COMPANY General - Auto and Farm Tractor - Repairing Electric Arc and Acetylene Welding City Service Products Phone 62-R2 Oakfield, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . A. J. WEBER Livestock and General Trucking Phone 49 R 13 Oakfield, Wisconsin Main St. OGLE’S SERVICE STATION MOBILGAS - MOBILOIL LIVESTOCK TRUCKING OUR SPECIALTY Oakfield, Wis. Phone 63 COMPLIMENTS OF OAKFIELD Shale Brick and Tile Company Phone 31R 2 Sales Service W. E. REYNOLDS FORD - MERCURY MOTOR CARS THE NEW FORD TRACTOR with FERGUSON SYSTEM PHONE 35 Oakfield, Wisconsin Phone 13 R 3 Oakfield, COWLES CARPENTER COMPANY We Treat You Square the Year Round BARKER LUMBER CO. ARTHUR CULVER, M„r. Phone 15 R 2 Oakfield, Wisconsin • • SOMMER FI ELD WORTHING FURNITURE DEALERS AND UNDERTAKERS PHILGAS STOVES PHILCO RADIOS Wisconsin Oakfield, Wisconsin General Merchandise ♦ OAKFIELD. WISCONSIN Page SI Compliments of . . . OAKFIELD ELEVATOR COMPANY — PHONE 55 — Oakfield, Wisconsin Compliments of ROMORT MFG CO. Oakfield, Wisconsin FRED C. SCHADE Dealer in Livestock GENERAL TRUCKING FEED GRINDING The Best Price for All Our Customers Phone 108R21 Oakfield DEMOND’S GROCERY GROCERIES AND MEATS • Phone 43 For Food Service D. C. KENYON Buyer of Choice Dairy Cattle PHONE: Res. 100 R 1 - Barns 100 R 2 Oakfield, Wisconsin M. R. SLOGGY PRINT SHOP Printing and Publishing ★ FINE PRINTING ★ For Every Purpose WE AIM TO PLEASE Phone 98 R 2 Oakfield AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE “L. H. COWLES Real Estate - Loans - Insurance Phone 62 R 2 Oakfield ROY SCHMITZ GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING DIAMOND-DX GASOLINE AND MOTOR OIL Phone 133 Oakfield, Wis. A. W. SCHMIDT Hardware Plumbing Heating Linoleum ■ Paints - Brushes Bottle Gas - Stoves Phone 83 R2 Oakfield, Wisconsin PHONE 34 PROMPT DELIVERY We're Here To Serve You GORDYS PURE OIL STATION “Be Sure With Pure” GORDON KOTTKE, Prop. Page 32 JOHN A. DIAS - JEWELER DIAMONDS - WATCHES - SILVERWARE Out of the High Rent District 20 FORREST AVE. Hutter Bldg. Fond Du Lac ................................ SPORTS OF ALL SORTS We Carry a Complete Line of ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Special Prices to Teams and Schools THE SPORT SHOP, INC. Tel. 1637 105 So. Main Open Wednesday Evenings FOR SMART FOOTWEAR it’s REEDS 68 So Main Fond Du Lac Compliments of . . . Storebeck Hardware and Appliance Company WAUPUN, WISCONSIN Pittsburgh Paints Monogram Ranges Stokol Stokers Rudy Furnaces Hi-Duty Blowers Warmair Heating Philco Radios Norge Appliances RAY E. WOOD FLOWERS FOR GRADUATION AND FOR EVERY OTHER PURPOSE Novelties and Gifts 8 SO. MAIN PHONE 1351 FOND DU LAC, WIS. Complete Hanking Service STATE BANK OF WAUPUN WAUPUN, WISCONSIN Member F.D.I.C. oUROuSiNfSS SoLtCvrep. Telephone 700 RAYMOND E. SHRANK, M. D. Office Hours: 2-5 p. m. Daily 7-9 p. m. Mon., Wed., Sat. Waupun, Wisconsin DE LUXE BAKERY FRESH BAKERY PRODUCTS From Our Oven To Your Home Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday R. J. STROBLE, Prop. Waupun, Wisconsin Page 33 (J 4L : 4 PIKPKR’S • J ¥ Compliments of . . . 1 FRUIT HONEY FARM ♦ 4 Brownsville JACOBSON LUMBER CO. 0. M. Jacobson, Prop. 4 4 4 ♦ ♦ Specializing in FANCY APPLES and CLOVER HONEY 4 Also Phone Oakfield 72 R 21 Brownsville. VVis. 4 4 • PLUMS, PEARS and COMB HONEY • • ♦ • 7 he (lift of the Flowers J Compliments of . . . f t ♦ • • • • Phone 13 F 2 Theresa Exc. MARCHS TAVERN « • • • W. H. HABF.RKORN Phone 89 K12 • • • Dealer in Livestock BROWNSVILLE, WISCONSIN • • • • • ♦ 4 BROWNSVILLE, WISCONSIN VARIETY FOOD SHOP 4 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ WILLARD’S SUPER SERVICE I. G. A. STORE ♦ • Guaranteed Lubrication RICHARD A. BLOCK, Prop. ♦ Weed Chains ♦ Deeprock Petroleum Products Quality Foods ♦ • Batteries Charged in Your Car While You Wait FRESH FRUITS and VEGETABLES 4 4 ♦ Just Call 25 Phone 128 Oakfield. Wis. ♦ ♦ ♦ 4 ♦ OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN : I. A. WORTHING 4 ♦ 4 4 ; T. J. CRAGOE 4 WOLVERINE Shoes and Oxfords Notice To ♦ Harness - Fly Nets - Dr. Roberts Products { All Farmers: ♦ : • ♦ First Class Barber Shop in Connection Insure Grain and Corn crops for Hail . Children’s Hair Cut 25c A Good Reliable Company ; AGENT FOR MASTER CLEANERS Phone 5 Oakfield, Wis. i ♦ Cigars Cigarettes 4 ♦ HAROLD HURLBERT, Mgr. ♦ • ♦ • SMITH GARAGE 4 • 4 4 HINN’S FOOD SHOP • SINCLAIR PRODUCTS • ♦ 4 • Choice Fresh Groceries ! General Repairs 4 ♦ ♦ Fresh Smoked Meats i ♦ PHONE 60 R 1 ♦ 4 4 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ♦ ♦ OAKFIELD, WISCONSIN ♦ Oakfield, Wisconsin 4 4 Pagr 34 ♦ • • ♦ ♦ y , , Compliments of . . . BROWNSVILLE CANNING COMPANY Packers of PEAS - BEETS - CARROTS PEAS and CARROTS - CORN MAIN OFFICE: Brownsville, Wisconsin Compliments of . . . DUTCH’S TAVERN BROWNSVILLE, WISCONSIN Highway 41 Y Phone 2661 Compliments of . . . THE FOND DU LAC NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK FOND DU LAC BROWNSVILLE INSURANCE AGENCY AUTOMOBILE PROPERTY - FIDELITY - LIFE Otto Ruedebusch, Agent Phone Oakfield 72 R 32 Notary Public ADRIAN’S GRADUATE CLEANERS PHONE 231 14 E. SECOND ST. Postage Prepaid CHARACTER .........an asset which plays an important role in the citizen of tomorrow. Guard it with the same tenacity as the defenders of the United States are defending the principles of democracy for America. ★ ★ ★ ★ BROWNSVILLE STATE BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Brownsville and I.omira, Wis. Thanks A Million --Students of Oakfield High School, for your loyal support the past year. BRAUERS CLOTHES FOND � U LAC Everything Photographic HUBERS CAMERA DEPARTMENT THE HUBER BROS. 36 So. Main Fond Du Lac Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin H. A. BRIETZMAN - JEWELER Huy American Made Watches! HAMILTON - ELGIN and WALTHAM DIAMONDS - CLOCKS - JEWELRY nad SILVERWARE 31 So. 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