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

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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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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.

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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.