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

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£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

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 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-

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£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