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

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Class Will The State of Wisconsin Fond du Lac County We the senior class of nineteen hundred and forty-three, as we bid our fellow students and faculty farewell, hereby make our last Will and Testament. To the class of ’44 our determination to buy war stamps. To the class of ’45 we wish to bestow our good conduct. To the class of ’46 our ability to save money. As individuals we wish to bestow unto the cheerleaders our ability to cooperate. Elton leaves his quiet manner to Margaret Ryan. Bill leaves his ability to get to school on time and not to be absent to Don Guelzow and Cal Geisthardt. Holland would like to leave his quick thinking to Elmer Conger. Rolland also wishes to leave his ability to get around the girls to Marvin Kaul. Elton leaves his popularity with the girls to Marvin Schmidt. Rolland leaves his skill of plunging through the line in football to Clayton Krause and brother Cal. To Mr. Kromery our ability to remember. To Miss Tonn, success in having a better bookkeeping class next year. To Miss Bartells a larger and more intelligent English class. Bill and Rolland leave their everlasting friendship to Alma Robbins and Elvera Pfalz-graf. Bill would also like to leave his ability to imitate others to Milo Perry. Rolland wants to leave his ability to play the saxophone to Clayton Krause. (Signed) The Senior Class Rolland, Bill. Witnessed by: Elmer Conger John Kenyon Senior Class Play This spring it was decided that the Juniors and Seniors would present a play, “Phillip for Short,” on Friday, May 7. The faculty chose the following cast: Dale Kramer portrayed the part of Henry Dodge, the leading citizen of Mayfield. His wife, Josephine, was played by Margaret Schopke, who displayed a fine sense of humor in the play. Jane, played for us by Esther Burri, was a very serious girl of twenty, and she was in love with Alfred; Rolland Geisthardt took that part very well. Margaret Ryan did a good job in taking the part of Matilda, who was a fussy person of uncertain age. Betty, played by Ella Mae Cook, was Henry’s sister, and while on her vacation fell in love with a handsome fellow named Phillip, our own Clayton Krause, who did a bit of good acting there. However, the latter-mentioned romance caused quite a disturbance throughout the play, as “Phil” was believed to be a notorious criminal, a writer, and a few more persons. However, it all worked out for the best. Samuel, a butler of 25, who was involved in a chicken fight, was played by Elton Kaul. Mrs. Wiggins, about 50, had a biting sense of humor, and was taken by Betty Philipsky. Geranium was another of the cast. This part was taken by Betty Jane Schmitz, who really did a swell job of performing. She was a young colored girl and really added a dash of humor to the play. Spasm, a colored boy, portrayed by Bill Reents, was slow in speech and action. He really gave us a fine performance. Miss Bartells, our coach, and the entire cast are to be congratulated for their fine work. Senior Dance The Junior class of this year again had to abandon the annual prom idea because of present war conditions. Instead of a prom they shall sponsor a dance in honor of the Seniors. The dance is to be held on Friday, May 14, at the Liberty Hall. Jos. Schneider and his orchestra will furnish the music. It is the wish of the Junior class that this dance shall be a great success both financially and socially. Page U

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SENIORS WILLIAM REENTS - Wahoo “A circus all wrapped up in one” Boys' Club, 2-3-4; Football, 4; Forensics, 3-4; Paper Staff, 4; Dramatics, 4; High School Treasurer, 4; Student Council, 4; Class Treasurer, 4; Boys' Club Secretary-Treasurer, 4; Ping Pong, 1-2; Boy Scouts, 1-2. ROLLAND GEISTHARDT - Rollie “He’ll be remembered for his gridiron feats” Basketball, 2-3-4; Football, 2-3-4; Ping Pong, 1-2; Student Council, 3-4; Class President, 4; Band, 3-4; Vice President, 3. President.......................... R. Geisthardt Secretary ............ History is both in the making and made with us. We started out as Freshmen “green in the gills.” Fifteen members were in the class. Our losses started the same time school did. Betty Schrauth, Orin, and Alfred Nit-schke left us but were partially replaced by Jean Nummerdor, Jean Norenberg, and Norman Buell. Our class officers were: President, Lowell Horning; vice-president, Rosemary Dejardin; and secretary-treasurer, Dorothy Wachendorf. We had four members in the band. After vacation we came back not quite so green. Our officers were: President, Rosemary Dejardin; vice president, Ethel Dille; secretary-treasurer, Alvin Briggs. Not much out of the ordinary happened this year. Eleven members remained. When we entered our Junior year our class was cut in half. Those who left were Alvin Briggs, Jean Norenberg, Dorothy McKnight, Dorothy Wachendorf, Roland Steinke, and Lowell Horning. ELTON KAUL - Kaul “Still waters run deep” Boys' Club, 2-3-4; Student Council, 4; Vice President, 4. DONALD HILL - “Don “I’m in the Army now” Donald, a member of the class of 1943, was drafted into the Army in January, and we have been unable to get a picture of him. In accordance with the State Law, Donald will receive his diploma this spring. Vice President E. Kaul —........... W. Reents Colors: Blue and Gold The officers were: President, Rosemary Dejardin; vice president, Rolland Geisthardt; secretary-treasurer, Ethel Dille. They also represented us on the Student Council and played in the band. Elton Kaul and Bill Reents joined the Boys’ Club. Rosemary and Ethel belonged to the G. A. A. That year we took second place in the class basketball tournament. Bill also took part in the Forensic contest and received second place. We gave a Senior Dance instead of a Junior Prom, which was a great success. This year as Seniors we took part in about everything four boys could. The class officers were: Rolland, president; Elton, vice president; Bill, secretary-treasurer. We were all on the Student Council, Rolland was president; later Elton was elected. Donald Hill was school treasurer until he left for the Army. Bill was appointed to fill the vacancy. Rolland and Bill were on the football team, and Rolland on the basketball team. Bill also took part in Forensics. Motto: Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow Flower: Forget-me-not Class History Page 3

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JUNIORS Back row (left to right)—C. Geisthardt, D. Kramer, J. Kenyon, M. Schmidt, C. Krause. Center row—E. Conger, J. Doyle, E. Parduhn, D. Guelzow, M. Kaul, Miss Tonn. Front row—S. Coon, M. Ryan, E. Burri, M. Schoepke, E. Pfalzgraf, A. Robbins. Class Officers MARGARET SCHOEPKE.................FRESIDENT SHIRLEY COON - VICE PRESIDENT MARGARET RYAN SECRETARY-TREASURER MOTTO: Let us be known by our deeds FLOWER: Pink Carnation COLORS: Blue and White Class History Our 1942-43 school year began with the loss of three classmates, namely, Norman Zills, Ray Doyle, and Jean Randall. The boys in our class who participated in basketball and football were Donald Guelzow, Clayton Grause, Elmer Conger, Dale Kramer, James Doyle, John Kenyon and Calvin Geisthardt. We are proud of our athletes. Of our sixteen members, seven represented our class in band. Those were Shirley Coon, Clayton Krause, Alma Robbins, Margaret Schoepke, Edward Parduhn, Elvera Pfalzgraf, and Dale Kramer. All of the girls in our class are active members of the G.A.A., three of them being officers. Marvin Kaul, Marvin Schmidt, and Edward Parduhn belong to the Boys Club. A large number of the Juniors are on the “Oakleaf” staff. Esther Burri and Margaret Ryan, of the Junior Class, were elected by the student body as cheerleaders for the year, 1942-43. Our student council representatives were Margaret Ryan, Esther Burri, and Clayton Krause. Dale Kramer was the only member of our class in the forensic field. We are all equally proud of him, as he placed second in oratory. The Junior class has given one school party so far this year and is planning on a Senior dance in place of a prom. Our class on the whole has the highest scholastic average. So once again we close the doors of O. H. S. to another successful year. We hope to see you all again next fall. Page 5 THIS EDITION OF THE OAKLEAVES EDITED BY THE CLASS OF 1944