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

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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

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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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SOPHOMORE CLASS Back row (left to right)—F. Conger, A. Cragoe, W. Rosenfeldt, B. Ryan, R. Retzlaff. Center row—Miss Bartells, E. Wellnitz, R. Krueger, B. Schmitz, H. Fisher, M. Perry. Front row—B. Philipsky, D. Zills, C. Schmidt, E. Cook, M. Millar, D. Wilkinson. Class Officers PRESIDENT ................. ARTHUR CRAGOE VICE PRESIDENT..................WM. ROSENFELDT SECRETARY-TREASURER ELLA MAE COOK Motto: “Ever Onward Flower: White Rose Colors: Red, White, Blue Class History We started the 1942-43 school year with a new classmate, Betty Jane Schmitz. We later gained Frank Conger, Milo Perry and Doris Wilkinson. We lost two of our former classmates, Doris Schultz and James Powers. The athletes in our class are Arthur Cragoe, William Rosenfeldt, Roger Retzlaff and Bernard Ryan. We had great success in forensics. Betty Jane Schmitz and Arthur Cragoe came home with first prizes. Betty in Humorous declamation, and Arthur in extemporaneous speaking. Ella Mae Cook took second in serious declamation. We gave two school parties during the year, the initiation, and one following the Rosendale basketball game. Five of our members participated on the Oakleaf staff. They are as follows: Ella Mae Cook, Maxine Millar, Betty Schmitz, Betty Philipsky, and Arthur Cragoe. All in all we consider this to have been a very good year for the Sophomore class, and we intend to do even better things next year.