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

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BASKETBALL Back row (ieft to right)—B. Ryan (Manager), G. Launders, C. Geisthardt, J. Doyle. Center row—E. Conger, R. Gratzke, F. Doyle, R. Royer, Mr. Heimerl. Front row— D. Guelzow, C. Krause, W. Rosenfeldt, R. Geisthardt, D. Kramer, A. Cragoe. Mr. Heimerl, who again took over the coaching after a lapse of three years, felt at the start of the season that if the boys could win half of the Karnes, we would consider it a very successful season. The best the team could do, however, was to win five out of fifteen Karnes. Nevertheless, the boys Kave us plenty to cheer about durinK the final month of the season by winninK three out of the last five Karnes. The fact that the team finished so strong, causes us to look forward to next season with high hopes, since Rollie Geisthardt was the only Senior on the squad. The lineup that Coach Heimerl was using with such success the last couple of weeks of the season had Rosenfeldt and R. Geisthardt at forwards, Kramer and Cragoe alternating at center, and Krause and Guelzow holding down the guard posts, with Royer also seeing considerable action at forward. A broken leg near the close of the football season kept Clayton Krause out of basketball until January and proved to be a distinct loss to the squad for more than half of the season. Our team was not chosen for tournament competition this season, because of the fact that our record was not too impressive, and because only four teams participated in district meets in accordance with the war transportation program. Conference competition was also reduced to six games this season as you will note in the season’s record below. We hope to be able to play a complete conference schedule again next year. The Season's Record Oaks Opp. Oakfield at Luth. Academy.............21 7 Lomira at Oakfield....................12 28 Oakfield at St. Mary’s Springs........15 28 ♦Brandon at Oakfield...................15 18 ♦Oakfield at Rosendale.................11 26 Oakfield at Campbellsport.............10 23 Oakfield at Fond du Lac “B”...........20 19 Oakfield at Lomira....................20 38 Oaks Opp. ♦North Fondy at Oakfield...............25 37 ♦Rosendale at Oakfield.................20 40 St. Mary’s Springs at Oakfield........32 2 ♦Oakfield at Brandon...................16 29 ♦Oakfield at North Fondy...............14 53 Luth. Academy at Oakfield.............47 20 Campbellsport at Oakfield.............24 18 Conference games. Page 10

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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

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FORENSICS Back row (left to right)—Miss Bartel Is, C. Cragoe, F. Doyle, W. Rosenfeldt, B. Ryan, B. Philipsky. Front row—W. Reents, A. Cragoe, B. Schmitz, E. Cook, D. Kramer, M. Kaufman. This year there were eleven students participating in Forensics. The students active in the activity were as follows: Orations—Wm. Rosenfeldt, Francis Doyle, Bernard Ryan, Dale Kramer and Marvin Kaufman; Humorous Declamations—Betty Jane Schmitz and Carol Cragoe; Serious Declamations— Betty Philipsky and Ella Mae Cook; Extemporaneous Speaking—Arthur Cragoe; Extemporaneous Reading—Mm. Reents and Marvin Kaufman. Again this year, the local contest was held at the high school. Each class had at least one representative. Each student gave his selection very well, but naturally, they couldn’t all win. The Judge, Russel Calhoun, chose the following as first and second place winners respectively: Orations—Marvin Kaufman and Dale Kramer; Hurmorus Declamations—Betty Jane Schmitz and Carol Cragoe; Serious Declamations—Ella Mae Cook and Betty Philipsky; Extemporaneous Speaking—Arthur Cragoe; Extemporaneous Reading—Marvin Kaufman and William Reents. We were all very much pleased with the showing Oakfield’s representatives made at the league Forensic contest held at Rosendale on March 26. Betty Jane and Arthur won first places and each received a trophy. Dale and Ella Mae placed second and Marvin received a third place. By virtue of their victories at Rosendale, Arthur and Betty Jane, were permitted to participate in the District Meet at De Pere on Saturday, April 17, where they again proved their capability. Arthur received a “B” rating, and Betty Jane received an “A” for which she will be awarded a medal by the State Forensics Association. The fine showing made by these two students this year should be an inspiration for the rest of the team and for those students who might like to work in this field next year. Considering the fact that only two of the Forensic team were Juniors and Seniors, the future looks pretty bright for some of these talented “Sophs” and “Freshies.” They really have what it takes and we know that they can go places in two more years. We hope that next year the Forensic team will go even further than it did this year. To you Miss Bartells, thanks for the excellent coaching. To the winners, congratulations. To the losers, more encouragement and ‘“better luck next time.” Page 15