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

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CLASS SIDELIGHTS Freshman Roll Call R. Wiese - “Ruthie” - Short and sweet and to the point. A. Pfalzgraf - “Red” - Coming, Dianne? T. Boyer - “Tom” - Oh, now, Mr. Kromrey. D. Krause - “Di” - That Freshman girl with solemn face, but she can handle a Junior with grace. F. Doyle - “Frannie” - Boy! the roads are slippery today. R. Geisthardt - “Rube” - Her quiet manner but willing heart, shows her to have a very good start. G. Gruenwald - “Gordie” - Is that a P-38 or a B-19? B. Smith - “Beulah” - Seen and not heard. R. Gratzke - “Dick” - Did you hear about the moron that—. M. Schmidt - “Tiny” - “What would we do without Marcella?” remarked the girls’ basketball team. L. Kollman - “Vernie” - A studious lass, never known to miss a class. M. Kaufman - “Marv” - Mr. Kromrey, what’s wrong with this? R. Perry - “Rosy” - Our Rose from Rosendale. C. Cragoe - “Prexy” - Got a pencil, Ruthie? G. Launders - “Laundy” - I disagree. Mr. Kromrey - Now let me talk - Fresiies, Freshies, don’t you cry, ’cause you'll be Sophomores by ’n by. Sophomore Roll Call The Sophomore Class it would seem, is no longer quite so green. A new member in our midst, is a girl named Betty Schmitz. To talk of Milo is now our object, he’s an authority on any subject. Then there's Harlyn, an algebra whiz, all knowledge of that subject is his. Another member of our class is Charlotte Schmidt, yes, quite a lass. Now we have a lad named Billy, at basketball he’s a dilly. A “brain” among the Sophomore members, Betty, all facts of note remembers. Next is Frank, a quiet lad, never known to get real mad. A boy named Art we now present, he is our mighty president. Ellie next on our list will be, she makes the fellows say “Oh, gee!” Then there is a boy named “Rod,” who often is inclined to nod. Now we have a trio for you, readers, Edgar, Roger, and Bernard, all leaders. Doris is another member of our High, she truly is, “Small, but oh my!” Then there’s little Maxine Millar, on the dance floor she's a killer. Although she wears no ermine, Delores is the Queen of German. We’re sorry to say, when this is read, David will still be in bed. Miss Bartells is our class adviser, and we all leave her classes wiser. We’re pressed for space, sorry to say, and no more poems we present today. A lot of knowledge now have we, and next year Juniors we shall be. Suggestions for the Juniors M. Schoepke—Stop winking at the boys. D. Guelzow—Most bunsen burners are hot. C. Krause—Don’t be so sober and serious. A. Robbins—Stop chewing gum. E. Pfalzgraf—Don’t be so bold. J. Kenyon—Stop asking silly questions. M. Schmidt—Quit teasing the girls. D. Kramer—Laugh at your own jokes—no one else does. E. Burri—Dispose of those notes you receive. C. Geisthardt—Always keep chat personality smile. M. Kaul—Have pity on the teachers. M. Ryan—Don’t lose that cute blush.

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FRESHMEN Back row (left to right)—M. Kaufman, A. Pfalzgraf, M. Schmidt, D. Krause, G. Launders. Center row—T. Royer, R. Gratzke, R. Geisthardt, F. Doyle, Mr. Kromrey. Front row L. Kollman, C. Cragoe, B. Smith, R. Perry, R. Wiese, G. Gruenwald. Class Officers CAROL CRAGOE...........................PRESIDENT DIANNE KRAUSE VICE PRESIDENT LA VERNE KOLLMAN SECRETARY-TREASURER Motto: Not on the top, but climbing Color: Rose and Blue Flower: Rose Class History There were sixteen of us Freshmen the first time we walked into the assembly of Oakfield High School. After about two weeks, Alvin Ziegen-hagen left us to work on the farm. Then a few weeks later Vilma Oelke left us to attend Roosevelt Junior High in Fond du Lac. In the early part of October, Rosalie Perry joined the group of studious Freshmen, and we now number fifteen. We gave our first school party on Halloween as a return to the Sophs. Our next party was held on St. Patrick’s Day and although we could only dance until eleven, many thought it was the best party given so far. During the course of the basketball and football seasons we put on two pep meetings. The Freshmen are well represented in extra-curricular activities with nine out for band, four boys out for basketball, and one out for football. All of the girls are in the G. A. A. and proved their skill in basketball by winning the class tournament. We have six Freshmen on the paper staff The Freshmen are now leading in the merit system. The Freshmen came out quite well in the local forensic contest with firsts in two divisions and a second in another. We also got a third in the Tri-county contest at Rosendale. This is the history of the Freshman activities of this year, and we promise bigger and better things to come in the next three years.

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Girls Athletic Association This year again, as it has been before, the G. A. A. was organized by the sports-minded girls of O.H.S. Its purpose is to offer both social and athletic opportunities to the girls of our school. Officials chosen were as follows: President, Esther Burri; Secretary, Margaret Ryan; Treasurer, Shirley Coon. The girls participated in various sports as dart-ball, baseball, skating, hiking, cycling, and sleigh riding. Bowling has also been a favorite amongst the G.A.A. The girls had an initiation party in the fall for all new members. As a contribution to boost the morale of our soldiers we sent Valentine boxes to various members of the alumni. All the girls except one Sophomore belonged to the G.A.A., making a total of twenty-one members. Dues of five cents are paid each month to retain membership, and a minimum of fifteen points per month must also be handed in to the secretary and treasurer. We hope this organization will continue to be a vital activity of this school. Cheerleaders Last spring we lost, perhaps, three of the best cheerleaders O.H.S. has ever had. Everyone regretted seeing them leave. Early last fall five girls decided to “try out” for cheerleading. Of those five, three were elected by the student body to fill the vacancies left by Rita Halfman, Jeanne Leid-holt, and Mary Cook. Those three were, Ella Mae Cook, Margaret Ryan, and Esther Burri. We have to admit we were pretty “green” at first. However, after a couple times out we got over it and began carrying on from where the girls of last year left off. Ella Mae, Margaret and Esther did a great deal to promote pep and enthusiasm among the team and students. Pep meetings were given by the classes and various organizations before each game. Some of them proved that they “have what it takes.” Despite their many “ups and downs” they experienced during their year as O.H.S. cheerleaders, Ella Mae, Margaret and Esther deserve a lot of credit for their good work and many efforts. They wish their successors much luck and success as they attempt to carry on. Class Basketball Tournament The Freshmen won the Girls’ Class Tournament this year. Under the leadership of Marcella Schmidt they won their first game from the Junior girls by the score of 18 to 16. Then they went on to defeat the Sophomores for first place by the score of 12 to 7. The Sophomore girls defeated the Juniors 9 to 6, for second place. All of the games were very exciting and hard fought. In the boys’ game the class of ’44 won the championship for the third consecutive year. They breezed through the first game with the Seniors, and won by the decisive score of 48 to 8. The Sophomores defeated the Freshmen 25 to 13. The championship game between the highly favored Juniors and the Sophomores was by far the most exciting and closest game of the tournament. The Juniors came very close to defeat, largely because of their overconfidence. After trailing most of the game the Juniors went into the lead in the last quarter. Just as the whistle blew, ending the game, the Sophomores tied the score with a field goal. In the overtime the Juniors outscored their opponents 5 to 3 to win by a very close score of 23 to 21. In the game for third and fourth place between the Freshmen and Seniors, the Seniors were defeated 32 to 24. Page 9