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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1946 volume:

Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of OAKFIFLD HIGH SCHOOL Oakfield, Wisconsin Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1946, dedicate this edition of the Oakleaves to you, Mr, Clements, in appreciation of your untiring efforts and sustained interest in Oakfield High School during the last two years of our high school life. Our best wishes for success and happiness in the future. WILLIAM CLEMENTS Science, Mathematics, Coach Bachelor of Science Central State Teachers College MRS. BERTHA CHICKER Commercial and Social Science Bachelor of Education Whitewater State Teachers College DARLENE PHILLIPS English and History Bachelor of Science Oshkosh State Teachers College MRS. NOVA VELLEMA First and Second Grades Green Lake County Normal EMMA DOWIDAT Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades Dodge County Normal Milwaukee State Teachers College ANNE CECHVALA Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades Bachelor of Science Milwaukee State Teachers College ROBERT SOMMER Band and Chorus Bachelor of Science Milwaukee State Teachers College SCHOOL BOARD OF DISTRICT NO. 1 Harold Heimerl, Director Belle Reynolds, Treasurer L. H. Cowles, Clerk eniols SHIRLEY B. GEISTHARDT “Ruby” “A merry heart makes a cheery smile.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Student Council, 1-3; Secretary. Student Council, 3; Paper Staff, 1-3; Annual Staff, 4; Pep Band, 2; Band,1-3; Forensics, 3-4; Class Vice president, 2; Chorus Librarian, 3; Library Club, 4. GORDON GRUENWALD “Gordy” “If someone gave him a time clock to punch, he would soon have it apart to find out what made it ticV Basketball, 3-4; Football, 3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Band, 1-3-4; Boys Club, 1-2; Track, 3; Soft Ball, 1-2-3-4. LA VERNE KOLLMAN “Vernie” Even short people can reach the head of the class.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Dramatics, 4; Student Council, 4; Paper Staff, 1-2-4; Annual Staff, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 1; Chorus, 3-4; Library Club, 4. DIANNE KRAUSE “Di” “The mind has a thousand responsibilities; the heart but one.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. president, 4; Dramatics, 4; Student Council, 3-4 Paper Staff, 1-3-4; Assistant editor, Oakleaf, 3; Oakleaf Editor, 4; Class Vice president, 1-4; Class Secretary-Treasurer, 2; Annual Staff, 4; Band, 1-3-4; Pep Band, 2-3; Chorus, 3-4; Cheerleader, 3; Library Club, 4; Library Club President, 4. GORDON LAUNDERS “Laundy” “He is a gentleman on whom we build an absolute trust.” Basketball. 1-2-3-4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 4; Student Council, 2-4; Student Council President and Treasurer, 4; School Treasurer, 4; Paper Staff, 2-4; Honor Roll, 2-3-4; Class President, 3, 4; Band, 1-3-4; Pep Band, 1; Softball, 1, 2, 3, 4. -4(4)9- £yeniols ROSALIE PERRY “Rosie” “Some think the world is made for frolic. Well, so do I.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Dramatics, 4; Paper Staff, 4; Cheerleader, 2; Annual Staff, 4; Chorus, 3-4. ARLENE PFALZGRAF Red” “No matter what her true nationality, she has an Irish wit.” G A A., 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. Secretary, 4; Dramatics, 4; Paper Staff, 1-3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Oak-leaves Editor. 4; Class Secretary, 4; Band, 1-3-4: Pep Band, 2-3-4; Chorus, 3-4; Library Club, 4. JAMES POWERS “Jim” “To be a good student is to be worth while; to be athletic is to be happy.” Basketball, 1-3-4; Football, 1, 3, 4; Dramatics, 4; Student Council, 4; Paper Staff, 3-4; Annual Staff, 4; Forensics, 1-3; Chorus, 4; Boy’s Club, 4; Track, 3; Softball, 1-3-4. MARCELLA SCHMIDT “Celia” “When she will, she will; you can depend upon it. When she won’t she won’t. There’s an end to it.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; Dramatics, 4; Paper Staff, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Band, 1-3-4; Pep Band, 4; Chorus 3-4; Library Club, 4. BEULAH SMITH “Penny” “Not very short, and not very tall; but quiet, sweet, and loved by all.” G. A. A., 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. Treasurer, 4; Student Council, 4; Student Council Secretary, 4; Annual Staff, 4; Dramatics, 4; Class Vice president, 3; Band. 1-3-4 Pep Band, 2-3-4; Chorus, 3-4 £yeniol Class Histoi j One little, two little, three little acorns; four little, five little, six little acorns;—thirteen little, fourteen little, fifteen little acorns began their growth at Oakfield High School in September of 1942. To conduct our class affairs, we elected Carol Cragoe, president; Dianne Krause, vice president, and LaVeme Kollman, secretary-treasurer. We were pledged full-fledged high school members at the traditional initiation party at which the boys were dressed in nightgowns and the girls in men's pajamas. As freshmen we were well represented in extra-curricular activities, with nine out for band, four boys participating in basketball and football, and all the girls in G. A. A. The girls' skill in basketball won them the class tournament. We won the class honor roll each year until this system was discontinued. Mr. Kromery was our advisor during our freshman year. One little, two little, three little seedlings; four little, five little, six little seedlings;— eleven little, twelve little, thirteen little seedlings in an important manner entered our scphomore year in the fall of 1943. Marvin Kaufman was chosen president; Ruby Geisthardt, vice president, and Dianne Krause, secretary-treasurer. Francis Doyle transferred to Waupun, and Rosalie Perry joined us. Carol and Gordon L. were our student council representatives. We gave the initiation party, the highlight of our year. Tom, Marvin, and Gordon L. were on the football squad; Tom, in the starting line-up. The girls again proved their skill in basketball and again won the class tournament. Rosalie was cheerleader. Miss Lubbers was our advisor. One little, two little, three little, saplings; four little, five little, six little saplings;—eleven little, twelve little, thirteen little saplings were now occupying next to the last seats in the assembly. Our class officers were Gordon L., president; Beulah, vice president, and Carol, secretary-treasurer. Marvin, Gordon L., and Tom were joined in football by Gordon G. and Jim. A highlight of the junior year was the night on which Arlene, Ruby, and Carol, a newly formed trio, sang on the WTMJ Rumpus Room program. Carol won two firsts at the band tournament, clarinet and piano. Our prom, given on April 13, was planned to depict An Old Fashioned Garden. Tom and Beulah reigned as king and queen. Lianne was elected assistant editor of the Oakleaf, and Carol, assistant editor of the annual. Mrs. Chicker was our advisor. One big, two big, three big Oaks; four big, five big, six big Oaks;— eight big, nine big, ten big Oaks were now seniors and in a position to uphold the title of Oaks of Oakfield. Tom Paul Royer and Richard Gratzke are in the army; Tom, overseas, in Germany, and Dick in North Carolina. Class officers were Gordon L., president; Dianne, vice president; Arlene, secretary-treasurer. Both Carol and Marvin had transferred to high schools in Fond du Lac. Six seniors, Arlene, Dianne, Beulah, Marcella, Gordon L., and Gordon G., will be hard to replace in the band next year. Gordon L., is president of the student council. Beulah, Dianne, LaVeme, and Jim represent our class on the council. Mr. Clements acted as our advisor. We now close our life at O. H. S., but fond memories will always remain. Ruby Geisthardt and Beulah Smith f Class Will fl We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-six of Oakfield High School, Oakfield, Wisconsin, being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We leave: To the class of '47: Our ability to work together as a class. To the class of '48: Our ability to produce a finanically successful prom. To the class of '49: Our ability to do successfully anything we undertake. We will: To Mr. Clements: Success in all your future undertakings. To Mrs. Chicker: Lots of luck and success in everything you do in the future. To Mr. Sommer: Bigger and better bands in the years to come. To Miss Phillips: A quieter and more intelligent history class. As individuals we wish to dispose of our personal belongings as follows: Dianne Krause leaves her ability as a leader to Adaline Robbins and Rona Achterberg. LaVerne Kollman wills her ability to get to school and stay awake in class to Robert Wellnitz. Gordon Gruenwals leaves his giggle to Eugene Kaufman. Arlene Pfalzgraf leaves her ability to put out a successful annual to Idella Cook. Marcella Schmidt leaves her ability to play basketball to Betty Shrank. Gordon Launders wills his ability to play football and basketball to Robert Collien. James Powers wills his ability to get out of school all the fun there is to David Messner. James Powers wills his ability to get out of school all the fun there is to get to David Messner. Beulah Smith leaves her ability to keep quiet on all occasions to Tom Thelen and Willis Galleske. Rosalie Perry bequeaths her quiet ways to Merlyn Krueger. Ruby Geisthardt wills her blush to Myra Butler. To those we've omitted, sweet memories of O. H. S. Signed and sealed this twenty-second day of May in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-six, we do declare this document to be our last Will and Testament. Witnessed by: Marion Robbins Mary Achterberg Signed for the senior class by: | Jim Powers Gordon Launders Glass Plopltecxj It was a bright sunny day on June 7, 1956. Arlene and I were in an apartment house overlooking New York City. I had just returned from Grand Central Station where I had said goodbye to my husband who was leaving for England. Arlene Pfalzgraf and I, the former Dianne Krause, left Oakfield after our graduation from high school in '46 and started a beauty salon in New York City. After being there for four years and having our own beauty parlor, the Dian-Red Beauty Salon, I married my high school sweetheart. Arlene, never having had any intentions of getting married, was still single- Now, gazing at the sights of New York, I thought of the many happy days spent in the small village of Oakfield. I began to wonder about the classmates who graduated with us, so I turned to Arlene and asked, What do you think about looking up our old classmates from Oakfield? We haven't anything else to do and we do need a vacation. Arlene replied, Why that would be wonderful; Ive been anxious to see them for years. The only classmates we knew the whereabouts of was Jim Powers, a captain in the army, stationed on the Fiji Islands. We would have liked to see him, but we knew it was impossible. We both were very proud of him. Our reservations for our trip were ready on June 18, at the Flying Dutchman Airport. As we boarded the plane, we both noticed the name on the plane, My Aching Back. Could it be??? No, it couldn't, but it was. There was Gordon Gruenwald stepping into the cockpit. After our first stop, at Cleveland, Ohio, we three had lunch together. We talked over good times and having a twelve hour lay-over, we went to the Cleveland Opera House to see the greatest ballet dancer in the word. Imagine our surprise when our charming former classmate, Rosalie Perry, came on the stage. After the show, we went backstage to see her, and she said she had married the producer of the show. Rosalie was very happy at being the main attraction of the show. We had to run to catch our train, so had to leave these friends. From Cleveland, we went to Chicago. We arrived there on Saturday night and had to stay over until Sunday afternoon. Being only a few blocks away from the Cathedral, we went to church early Sunday morning. We sat in the back of the church and couldn't see the pastor very well, but the voice seemed familiar, so after the beautiful service we waited outside the church, and, sure enough, along came Gordon Launders, and who was that at his side? Why, it was Ruby. After a brief chat, we found that Gordon and Ruby had been married two years after completing high school and had a little girl named Susie. Reverend Launders had to go to an important meeting, but Ruby invited us to dinner. We accepted, and during dinner learned that Marcella was teaching at the University of Wisconsin. Leaving the Launders' home, we headed for Madison. Class Plcpltecij (Continued) We had quite a time finding Marcella, but, after we did, she took us around Madison and showed us a delightful time, and we knew she was the same person we had left ten years ago. Leaving Madison by bus, we stopped at Waupun, and things began to look familiar. As we walked down the street, four little children ran ahead of us, and one stumbled and started to cry. Soon a lady came and took care of the child. The woman was Beulah Smith who told us she had married Penny and now had four cute children. We were quite surprised about the children but not about Penny. Telling her of the trip and classmates and reminiscing about the good times we had in Oakfield, we kind of hated to leave, but we had one more classmate to see. Arriving in Oakfield, the first place we stopped, as usual, was Gordy's Soda Fountain which now was called Gordy's Rainbow Palace. Wanting to get a good book to read during our vacation, we stopped at the Oakfield Library and there was our last, but not least, classmate, LaVerne Kollman. She was the chief librarian and loved her job. She told us all about Oakfield. Now, having seen all our former classmates, we are happy in knowing that they have all made somthing of themselves. And now we can settle down to enjoy the Oakfield sunshine. Dianne Krause Arlene Pfalzgraf ★ SENIOR CLASS PLAY The seniors have finally given their class play, which went off with a bang. The play was to have been presented on Friday, March 8, but due to the snow storm, we postponed until Saturday, March 9. Everyone who knew it was to be given on Saturday helped us to advertise the fact, and we want to thank them very much. Although we didn't have a large attendance, those who saw the play enjoyed it very much. Act Your Age was a story of two teen-age girls, Jerry and Angie (Beulah and LaVerne) who pretended to be much older in order to gain the favor of two young sailors, Gadget and Jim (Jim and Gordon L.). The girls were aided in their make-believe by the maid, Cora (Dianne) and her wrestling partner, Helga (Marcella). Their pretense was exposed by their Aunt Sandra (Arlene) and her father, the sailors' commander (Gordon G.) The telepgraph girl s part was played by Rosalie. Between the first and second acts, the cast presented a corsage to Miss Phillips to show its appreciation for her coaching. BACK ROW: S. Bird, Secretary, R. Ogle, treasurer, R. Jerabek, R. Wellnitz, W. Galleske. FRONT ROW: Mrs. Chicker, D. Fisher, president, M. Krueger, vice president, I. Cook, M. Robbins, F. Harmsen, (not shown: M. Achterberg.) 0 umoi a ass Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Gardenia Motto: Let Us Be Known By Our Deeds. The juniors began the 1945-46 school year with eleven members, but F. Harmsen withdrew in March. Representatives of the junior class in the various school activities are numerous, and as their pictures and accomplishments appear on the individual activity pages, only a few of the outstanding achievements will be listed here. Idella Cook is assistant editor of the Oakleaves ond is queen of our prom. Roger Ogle was elected by the student body to the position of prom king. DonaldFisher is assistant editor of the Oakleaf; Willis Galleske is director of the pep band. Stanley Bird won a first place A rating in extemporaneous speaking at the district forensics contest in Kewas-kum. Merlyn Krueger is a star basketball player, and Richard Jerabek, one of our best football men. The junior class has closed its books to a most successful year and will be back next fall working hard to hold its position as the dignified senior class. c Willis Galleske Richard Jerabek Merlyn Krueger Roger Ogle Marion Robbins Robert Wellnitz ts cl the (luniol Class Nickname Highlight M. J. Hasnt had any YET Stan New Year's Eve Icke Being chosen prom queen Don The day he was elected as- sistant editor of the Oakleaf Willie Attending the forensics meet at Kewaskum Dick A date with a freshman Chub Scoring 14 points in a basket- ball game Rog Being elected prom king Robbie..........................Is still waiting Bob Attending the state basketball meet at Madison ★ JUNIOR PROM To begin preparations for the annual prom, Roger Ogle was elected as king. He chose Idella Cook as queen. There was much discussion about the theme song and the orchestra. We finally decided to hire an orchestra from Green Bay, Claude LaDuc's; then, as a theme song, we chose, It Might As Well Be Spring.'' Fireproof decorations in paper were hard to find because they have not yet been put back on the market, so we are using balloons for the ceiling. Around the side walls, there will be grass and spring flowers. The prom will be held on May 10. This is later than in other years, but we hope it will be as much of a success as previous ones and that the seniors will enjoy it, our farewell dance for them. BACK ROW: M. Butler, S. Kaul, T. Thelen, E. Harmsen, R. Case, G. All, J. Lutten-berger. (not shown: H. Emerson vice president.) FRONT ROW: Miss Phillips, G. Heimerl, B. Lovejoy, secretary-treasurer, Joyce Culver, president, C. Ogle, C. Cook, N. Durant. On September 4, sixteen mighty sophomores entered the assembly and slipped into their seats. This experience was a little different than last year, as now we were ''upperclassmen.' Since that time, we have lost three members of our class, T. Durant, D. Mittelstaedt, and E. Harmsen. Half of our high school course is behind us, and although the best years are yet to come, we are not ashamed of our record to date. Our class is well represented in all activities and sports. Student council representatives are R. Case and C. Ogle. In the field of forensics, at least three-fourths of the class is participating, and, as last year, our one and only representative for football and basketball was E. Harmsen. Other activities in which the sophomores take part are: G. A. A., Libraray Club, Boys' Club, Band, and Chorus. We, the sophomore class, have enjoyed our entire second year at O. H. S. and look forward to next year when we will enter as juniors. ★ COLORS: Wine and White Flowers: White rose and Sweetpeas. Motto: Onward, forever. omoie Call Gerald All Jerry He will be president of—well, decide for yourself. Myra Butler Janie A close rival to Hedy Lamarr. Charlotte Cook Beanie Smile, and the world smiles with You. Joyce Culver Joy Sure, she likes to go to school Ruth Case Rudie Quiet, reserved, and a good student. Ernest Harmsen Ernie Wait for your change, a quarterback.'' Herbert Emerson Herbie Quiet and reserved and girl-shy, too. Gloria Heimerl Heimie .. Will she be an old maid? No! Shirley Kaul Shirl A quiet maid from the country. Joseph Luttenberger Joey Dependable and a good fellow. Naomi Durant Bright Eyes So quiet; yet we know that she is here. Betty Ann Lovejoy Bets That certain party; he's a junior. Carita Ogle Creets Happy-go-lucky, good, natural, and plucky. Thomas Thelen Tom Better late than never. Joyce, the singer of the class, Betty, the cute, smart little lass, Joe, our one and only blonde, Then comes Gloria, always with Don. Myra, the girl who stays home nights, Shirley who does everything right. Then comes Charlotte with her curly hair • And, we can't forget Herbert who is so fair. Naomi and Ernest have left our gang, But there's still Tom who gives us a bang, And Gerld, one of the West Side boys, Which leaves Ruth and Carita to make the noise. IMAGINE Joyce not getting a letter Joe being quarantined Betty without that certain junior Gerald without that smile Carita singing first soprano Thomas coming to school Gloria not fixing her hair Shirley going steady Charlotte without her two sailors Ruth with black hair Herbert being late for school Myra staying home nights. - (1318- BACK ROW: F. Wagenknecht, R. Collien, treasurer, E. Kaufman, G. Geisthardt, R. Powers, (not shown: A. Vincent.) CENTER ROW: L. Collien, R. Achterberg, A. Robbins, O. McClain, H. Schwich- tenberg, D. Messner, A. Reetz. FRONT ROW: M. Launders, Joan Culver, president, L. Stafford, secretary, D. Dethardt, vice president, B. Shrank, E. Shrank, Miss Phillips. ★ flesh man Class Colors: Blue and White Flower: Sweetpeas Motto: Onward Forever. On September 3, 1945, twenty of us crossed the threshold of O. H. S. We now number nineteen. We were green (as all freshmen are), and our first few days were slightly confusing to us. With the help of the faculty and upper classmen, we soon became accustomed to high school life. The sophomores initiated us throughly and climaxed it, at the end of a two-weeks' period, with a party in our honor. We thank you, sophomores! We gave them a return party on October 8. When football season opened, seven of our boys were out to represent us; ♦he boys being: R. Collien, G. Geisthardt, R- Powers, A. Vincent, F. Wagenknecht, L. Collien, and A. Reetz. Two of our girls, J. Culver and D. Dethardt are cherleaders. Many members of our class have shown an interest in forensics. Most of the girls belong to both the Library Club and G. A. A. Robert Collien represents us on the student council, and D. Dethardt is freshman class reporter on the Oakleaf staff. Three of our members were on the honor roll for the semester. They were: L. Stafford, D. Dethardt, and R. Collien. We feel we are well represented in school activities and hope to be just as much so in the future. f -Cfl4fc� - Name Nickname Favorite Song Gerald Geisthardt Robert Collien .......... Arland Reetz Foster Wagenknecht Roy Powers ............. Albert Vincent David Messner Lyle Collien ........... Adaline Robbins Marilyn Launders Lavelda Stafford Betty Shrank Eugene Kaufman Olive McClain Joan Culver............. Hannelore Schwichtenberg Eunice Shrank .......... Rona Achterberg Donna Dethardt ......... Jerry..................... Sue City Sue Bobby ...................... Let It Snow Reetz Old McDonald Si ................ Let It Sn°w Roofus ........... Along the Navajo Trail Vincent ......... Along the Navajo Trail Dave ................... Chickery Chick Lyle .............. Chickery Chick Addie It's Been a Long, Long Time Chink Let It Snow L. S. Did You Ever Get That Feeling ... Squirt .................. Let It Snow Gene ................... Chickery Chick Dick It's Been a Long, Long Time Joanie It's Been a Long, Long Time Cantilope Bell Bottom Trousers Slim ................... Chickery Chick Arnie It's Been a Long, Long Time Dethardt I'm Always Chasing Rainbows FAVORITE SAYINGS Foster Wagenknecht Donna Dethardt .......... Roy Powers ............. Robert Collien Lavelda Stafford Adaline Robbins Marilyn Launders ........ Lyle Collien Joan Culver ............. Gerald Geisthardt Rona Achterberg Arland Reetz ........... David Messner ........ Betty Shrank .... Hannelore Schwichtenberg Albert Vincent .......... Olive McClain Gimme that ............ Ohhhh! Whatcha doin', kid? I don't know? ......... Hurry up! Well-1-1 ............. Nuts! What did I do? Oh! my gosh! Cut it out O, heck I don't know? Shut up, youse guys ........ I don't care ....... Oh, I forgot Good enough ......... Oh, fish —■sJlSfV- BACK ROW: W. Galleske, F. Wagenknecht, A. Reetz, R. Willnitz, L. Collien, A. Vincent. CENTER ROW: Mr. Clements, G. Geisthardt, E. Harmsen, R. Collien. M. Krueger, R. Powers. FRONT ROW: G. Gruenwald, S. Bird, G. Launders, R. Jerabek, J. Powers, D. Fisher. ★ 'football The 1945 football season was anything but good. Although the team played only four games, they did very well for themselves. The loss of four first-string players the previous year handicapped our team greatly. The boys always put forth their greatest effort, but it was never quite enough. Our first game was with St. Mary's. This game we lost 19-6. It was followed by games with Campbellsport, Kewaskum, and Winneconne. Our games with Lomira and Brandon were forfeited because of our quarantine. This year we will lose James Powers, Gordon Gruenwald and Gordon Launders. The usual starting lineup for Oakfield was: James Powers Right End Stanley Bird Richard Jerabek Center Gordon Gruenwald Gordon Launders Fullback Merlyn Krueger Donald Fisher, Oscar Mittelstaedt, and Robert Collien also saw considerable action. Left End Fullback Quarterback - 0(16)3- BACK ROW: F. Wagenknecht, T. Thelen, A. Reetz, G. Geisthardt, R. Jerabek, R. Wellnitz, Mr. Clements, A. Vincent. FRONT ROW: G. Gruenwald, D. Fisher, M. Krueger, G. Launders, S. Bird, R. Collien, E. Harmsen. ★ fias zetball The 1945 46 basketball season was, shall we say, not too impressive. The scores were almost always very large and against us. Our team was much handicapped by the loss of four lettermen last year. This left the team very short of experienced men. Coach Clements always put a good spirited and fighting team on the floor. Even though the boys knew the odds were against them, they never lost faith or confidence in their game or in themselves. We entered the tournament more or less for the experience we would get out of it. We met two of the toughest teams of the tournament the first two nights, and consequently lost both games. The B team's record is a bit more impressive. The ' B's'' won 1 out of 11 games this year, while the A’s lost 18 straight games. -«17U- BACK ROW: B. Smith, G. Launders, C. Ogle, R. Case, R. Collien. FRONT ROW: J. Powers, M. Krueger, D. Krause, Mr. Clements, D. Fisher, L. Kollman. ★ Oalzleajj President: Gordon Launders Vice president: Dianne Krause Secretary: Beulah Smith Treasurer: Gordon Launders The Student Council this year was comprised of eleven members, with Mr. Clements as advisor. Many issues have been discussed by the council this year. Rules concerning the conduct of student in school and at school functions have undergone discussion. The student council is worthy of praise. We hope it can continue to be a vital function of Oakfield High School. BACK ROW: J. Powers. G. Launders, R. Perry, M. Krueger, S. Bird, W. Galleske. CENTER ROW: D. Dethardt, F. Harmsen, J. Culver, M. Schmidt, A. Pfalzgraf, C. Ogle, B. Lovejoy, L. Kollman. FRONT ROW: Miss Phillips, I. Cook, M. Butler, D. Krause, D. Fisher, C. Cook, Mrs. Chicker. This year, under the supervision of Mrs. Chicker and Miss Phillips, five editions of the Oakleaf were published. The Oakleaf has been in circulation for eleven years, and we all hope to keep up the fine work which has been done in the past. The Oakleaf” was published every six weeks. The reason for having only five papers this year was because the school was closed for two weeks during the polio epidemic. Everyone was so far behind with work that we didn't have time enough that six weeks to publish a paper. The Oakleaf was distributed among the students in high school and sent to neighboring high schools and rural schools. It was also sent to alumni in service in the states. Dianne Krause, as editor, and Donald Fisher, assistant editor, wish to thank the students who cooperated in helping to put out the paper. To the editors and assistants, congratulations! ★ — fl9f - BACK ROW: T. Thelen, S. Bird, R. Geisthardt, R. Wellnitz, W. Galleske. CENTER ROW: I. Cook, Joyce Culver, R Case, O. McClain, E. Shrank, L. Strafford. FRONT ROW: Miss Phillips, C. Cook, M. Butler, C. Ogle, B. Lovejoy, D. Dethardt, Joan Culver. ★ 'folensic’s Seventeen students participated in forensics when practice was begun, but Thomas Thelen soon dropped out. The choices were: oratory, Robert Wellnitz; serious declamation, Idella Cook, Joan Culver, Myra Butler, Carita Ogle, and Betty Ann Lovejoy; humorous declamation, Joyce Culver and Charlotte Cook; extemporaneous reading, Ruby Geisthardt, Willis Galleske, Ruth Case, Olive McClain, Eunice Shrank, Lavelda Stafford, and Donna Dethardt; extemporaneous speaking, Stanley Bird. Miss Phillips was coach. The local contest was held on March 13, at Oakfield High School. Winners at the local contest-—Robert Wellnitz, Joan Culver, Myra Butler, Joyce Culver, Charlotte Cook, Donna Dethardt, Willis Galleske, and Stanley Bird-represented our school at the Tri-County Meet held at Kewauskum, March 19. Donna Dethardt and Stanley Bird received A ratings. On March 23, these two competed at Kimberly. Stanley was given a B rating, and Donna, an A rating. Donna then went to Madison for the state contest on April 6, and received a C rating there. We are very proud of the showing made by our forensic students this year, and hope that next year they may go even farther. -«20 fc- BACK ROW: R. Wellnitz, S. Bird. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Sommer, C. Cook, O. McClain, A. Pfalzgraf, R. Ogle, G. Launders, R. Collien. D. Krause, S. Kaul, G. Gruenwald. G. Ogle, M. Schmidt THIRD ROW: B. Homan, N. Heimerl, A. Robbins, B. Smith, M. Robbins, Joyce Culver, M. Butler, B. Lovejoy, Joan Culver, M. Launders, D. Dethardt. M. Blick. SECOND ROW: W. Galleske, C. Ogle, I. Cook, E. Galleske, W. Stageman, J. Michaels, J. Kruse, B. Willard, G. All, J. Luttenberger. FRONT ROW: S. Kruse, E. Boevers, G. Heimerl, D. Galleske. ★ Havib Although many of the band members were beginners this year, and although we missed practice several times due to the illness and, later, retirement, of our first instructor, Mr. Galen Unser, we feel that at the present time we have a fine band. Mr. Robert Sommer, our new instructor, arrived on December 2, 1945, to take over his duties. We appreciate having this fine musician working wth us. We are now practcing the following selections: Drums and Cymbals, Victory, and Teamwork, which wil be given at the tournament at Columbus, on May 4, and at our spring concerts. - |21) - BACK ROW: I. Cook, S. Kaul, F. Harmsen, M. Butler, A. Pfalzgraf, M. Schmidt, D. Krause, R. Geisthardt, M. Robbins, R. Perry. CENTER ROW: A. Robbins, O. McClain, H. Schwichtenberg, Joyce Culver, C. Ogle, R. Case, B Lovejoy. B. Smith, C. Cook, L. Kollman. FRONT ROW: Mrs Vellema, M. Launders, B. Shrank, G. Heimerl, D. Dethardt, Joan Culver. L. Stafford, E. Shrank, R, Achterberg. ★ q. a. a. Dianne Krause, president. Arlene Pfalzgraf, secretary. Beulah Smith, treasurer. This year the Girls' Athletic Association of O. H. S. has been quite successful. Each of the 28 high school girls participated in the G. A. A. Mrs. Vellema, primary teacher, was chosen to serve as advisor. Early last fall, the new members, Joan Culver, Donna Dethardt, Marilyn Launders, Eunice Shrank, Betty Shrank, Lavelda Stafford, Olive McClain, Rona Achterberg, and Hannelore Schwichtenberg, were duly initiated into the organization. We organized bowling teams and bowled several times throughout the year. Other sports in which we took part were: baseball, dancing, basketball, skating, and volley ball. This year we organized a regular girls' basketball team, with Mr. Clements as our coach. We played Lomira and Lutheran Academy girls' teams, but our girls lost both times. The only trouble was lack of experience, so next year we're sure the girls will get much farther. --:(22b LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Butler, J. Culver, D. Dethardt, G. Heimerl. ★ It has been customary to elect cheerleaders each new year. At the beginning of the term, three groups tried out lor cheerleading. In one of these groups were two freshmen girls, Donna and Joan. They polled the most votes, and became the new cheerleaders. In other years, cheerleaders have been at least three in number; therefore, the student council voted to choose another group of two to supplement the first chosen group. Myra and Gloria were then chosen. Together, the four cheerleaders did a splendid job of arousing school spirit. We hope that whoever is elected next year will carry on the job as well. - •{23)3- BACK ROW: I. Cook, M. Butler, D. Krause, M. Schmidt, R. Geisthardt, A. Pfalzgraf. CENTER ROW: Miss Phillips. O. McClain, Joyce Culver, C. Ogle, R. Case, C. Cook, L. Kollman. FRONT ROW: B. Shrank, G. Heimerl, D. Dethardt, Joan Culver, B. Lovejoy. E. Shrank. ★ jhb’ta'tij (3iui This year we organized a Library Club here at O. H. S„ The main object of this club is to improve our library. A committee was appointed to take charge of the outgoing and incoming books, the daily papers, and other periodicals. Another committee was appointed to dust the she'vss and keep the books neatly arranged. Miss Phillips is director of our club. She hcs dene a very good job of keeping the members working together. Officers are: President, Dianne Krause; Secretary and Treasurer. Joyce Culver. Social events of the club have consisted of a wiener roast at the ledge and and a Christmas party. At the Christmas party, we exchanged gifts, and to complete the party, went caroling. We hope to see the club continue next year, for it has wrought a great improvement in our library. -M24 BACK ROW: T. Thelen, R. Ogle, E. Kaufman, J. Powers, J. Luttenberger. FRONT ROW: Mr. Clements, G. All, R. Powers, W. Galleske, D. Messner, L. Collien, ★ Beys’ Club President: Willis Galleske Vice president: Herbert Emerson Secretary and Treasurer: Roger Ogle This year Boys' Club was organized for its sixth year. Mr- Clements acted as advisor for the second year. The activities of the club consisted of such sports as bowling, softball, basketball, football, table tennis, and dart ball. Although some of the boys didn't go out for athletics, they had plenty of exercise while playing these games. We, the members, hope that this club will be continued next year and for many years to come. - -«2513- BACK ROW: Joyce Culver, Mr. Sommer, Beulah Smith. CENTER ROW: Arlene Ffalzgraf, Marcella Schmidt, Carita Ogle. FRONT ROW: Gerald Ogle, Roger Ogle. Willis Galleske. ★ Pep Pane) Mr. Sommer decided, in December, that there were enought band students to arrange a Pep Band. The purpose of the Pep Band is to stimulate pep at our home basketball games. Membership is well worth while for participants. Willis Galleske was appointed to lead the Pep Band. Other members were: clarinetists, Beulah Smith and Joyce Culver; cornetists, Willis Galleske and Gerald Ogle; saxophonist, Marcella Schmidt; and drummers, Roger Ogle Carita Ogle, and Arlene Pfalzgraf. Our hearty thanks go to Mr. Sommer for giving us this extra opportunity to play in the band. I ■ - 26 E BACK ROW: M. Robbins, F. Harmsen, R. Geisthardt, T. Thelen, M. Butler, J. Powers, M. Schmidt, G. All. D. Krause, W. Galleske, J. Luttenberger, S. Kaul, I. Cook. CENTER ROW: Mr. Sommer, C. Cook, E. Shrank, O. McClain, R. Perry, Joyce Culver, H. Schwichtenberg, A. Pfalzgraf, C. Ogle, R. Case, B. Lovejoy, A. Robbins. FRONT ROW: L Kollman, L. Stafford, D. Dethardt, B. Shrank, M. Launders, Joan Culver, G. Heimerl, B. Smith, R. Achterberg, N. Durant. ★ Chelus At the beginning of the year, the chorus was composed of thirty-four members, boys and girls. Mr. Clements organized the chorus again this year, but when Mr. Sommer arrived, he took over the job of directing the chorus. At present time, the chorus is composed wholly of girls. When we compete in the Music Festival, members of the chorus will offer solos, duets, and an octette. The complete chorus will sing Lullabye and 'Beautiful Savior. C429f - hi(jhli(jhts 1. The day Robert Wellnitz went to sleep in English class. 2. The days Lyle and Foster went A. W. O. L. out of English class. 3. The 75-yard run by Bird for a touchdown at Winneconne. 4. The night Mr. Clements got stuck coming home from Rosendale. 5. Those days in quarantine. 6. Those shirts the Cook girls wear. 7. The night the bus broke down after the Lomira basketball game 8. The day five alumni boys visited school. 9. The day Mr. Clements got a new son. 10. The senior class play scheduled for November and given in March. 11. The day Chub tipped over in English class. 12. The night of the G. A. A. party; remember, Foster? 13. The time Lyle put a thumb tack under Miss Phillips. 14. All the cigarettes Ernie had taken away from him. 15. The day Marcella asked Eugene to the Sadie Hawkins’ party. 16. The day Joyce kissed Herbie. 17. The day Roger was elected prom king. 18. Dick's first date with Olive. 19. The day Mr. Clements told the biology class they studied better when he wasn't there to bother them. 20. The girls' basketball games. 21. The junior class meetings. 22. The new bus we've been expecting all year. 23. The basketball and football teams. 24. The days Merlyn behaved. (They were few!) 25. The day the annual pictures were taken. 26. The seniors' Christmas party. 27. The day Mr. Clements had a whizbang on his car. 28. The days we listened to the world series in the assembly. 29 .The day someone put a whiz-bang on the bell and it didn't go off. 30. The night Mr. Clements got lost on the way to Random Lake. 31. The days when everybody was peaceful and quiet. 32. The day corn came flying through the transom of the science room. 33. The day the biology class pushed Red's car to school. 34. The mornings Miss Phillips came to school after spending the weekend at home. 35. The days Mrs. Chicker came to school all dressed up, including open-toe shoes and a carnation. 36. Fun had at senior class play practice. 37. The night at Random Lake when Myra kept falling while doing cartwheels. 38. The day Willis Galleske had his bookkeeping done! 39. The last day of school. --5f30| - Baseball This year something new was added to our athletic schedule, baseball. This sport has met with popular approval by the boys, and they are looking forward to their first league ccmpetition. Games are scheduled with each of the other schools in the Tri-County League. At the present time, there are twenty-two fellows praticing daily for baseball. Those who compete in 37 Vi per cent of the innings played in league competition will receive letters for this sport. We wish them good luck in the games they play, and we hope baseball will remain a sport to be enjoyed in O. H. S. for many years. ★ STUDENT AWARDS AND LETTERS The D. A. R. award to the senior girl with the best scholastic record and best school citizenship ideals will this year be presented to Beulah Smith. The following students were on the high school honor roll for the first semester: LaVerne Kollman, Gordon Launders, Ruth Case, Joan Culver, Robert Collien, Donna Dethardt, and Lavelda Stafford. In boys' athletics, the following awards will be made: basketball letters to Gordon Launders, Stanley Bird, Donald Fisher, Merlyn Krueger, Richard Jera bek, Ernest Harmsen, Robert Collien, and Gerald Geisthardt; football awards to: Gordon Launders, Gordon Gruenwald, James Powers, Stanley Bird, Donald Fisher, Richard Jerabek, Merlyn Krueger, Robert Collien, and Gerald Geisthardt; baseball awards to those boys who play in 37 V2 per cent of the innings in competition with other schools. Girls athletic awards will be made to: Rosalie Perry, Dianne Krause, LaVerne Kollman, Arlene Pfalzgraf, Marcella Schmidt major awards; Carita Ogle, Betty Ann Lovejoy, Charlotte Cook, Idella Cook, Ruby Geisthardt minor awards. Salutatorian of the senior class is LaVerne Kollman, and valedictorian, Gordon Launders. Forensics awards will be given to: Stanley Bird, Robert Wellnitz, Idella Cook, Willis Galleske, Joyce Culver, Charlottte Cook, Joan Culver, and Donna Dethardt. 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