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

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Se nior Class 'tKisto We were a group of eleven timid, but anxious freshmen when we began our “work” here at O.H.S. back in September, 1943. Even then it was apparent that our class was to be deficient in the number of the fairer sex. As we completed our initial year in high school, there was but one girl in our class. As a class we began to function when we met in our first class meeting. At that time Roeer Ogle was elected President; Merlyn Krueger. Vice President, and Donald Fisher, Secretary and Treasurer. We were to be represented in good numbers in the activities of the school. We lent Merlyn Krueger to the football team, wh re he performed creditably. To the basketball team we contributed such talent as Donald Fisher and Merlyn Krueger. Willis Galleske and Robert Wellnitz displayed their wares in forensics with the former reprsenting the school at the district contest. Our class advisor was Mr. Harold Heimerl. The opening of school in September, 1944. found us to be a sophomore class of twelve. Yes, we were now veterans of the art of going to high school and we seemed proud of it, especially in the presence of the freshmen. It was our turn to administer the rites of initiation to the newcomers and we were delighted at the opportunity to do a good, thorough job of it. Effectively directed by our class officers, Stanley Bird, President; Oscar Mittelsteadt. Vice President; and Idella Cook, Secretary-Treasurer. our class contributed a great deal during the course of the year to the various school functions. Stanley Bird, a new member to our class, along with Merlyn Krueger were on the football team. Donald Fisher, Stanley Bird, and Merlyn Krueger rendered valuable service to the cause of basketball, while Robert Wellnitz and Stanley Bird represented our class on the track team. Two of our class members were district contest winners in forensics, with Willis Galleske and Stanley Bird receiving “A” ratings. We were represented on the Student Council by Merlyn Krueger and Donald Fisher. Mrs. Haessle was our class advisor. As juniors we were eleven. Our class officers were Donald Fisher, President; Merlyn Krueger, Vice President; Stanley Bird. Secretary; Roger Ogle, Treasurer. The highlights of the year focused itself on the social phase of school life, and on one event primarily—the Junior Prom. With a fine band offering the music and a very fine Royal Couple, Roger Ogle and Idella Cook, leading the grand march, we feel we had one of the better Oakfield proms. In the field of sports our class still maintained its good representation on the teams. In addition to those who had participated in the extra curricular activities in previous years, Richard Jerabek and Donald Fisher became members of the football team. We elected Merlyn Krueger, Stanley Bird and Roger Ogle to the Student Council. And then it was September, 1946. We were Seniors beginning that last lap, but soon we were to lose Marion Robbins from our class and later on Mary Jane Achterberg discontinued her school days and we became strictly a “Man’s Class.” Our class officers were Richard Jerabek, President; Merlyn Krueger, Vice President; Stanley Bird, Treasurer, and Willis Galleske, Secretary. Roger Ogle, Dick Jerabek and Donald Fisher were members of the Student Council. This last year was to be the last for several of our athletes as Stanley Bird, Donald Fisher, Dick Jerabek, Merlyn, veterans of competitive sports who completed their years of eligibility in school competition. Willis Galleske and Stanley Bird again received “A” ratings in the local forensic contest. In general things were coming rapidly to a successful completion, and now that day is at hand . . . GRADUATION! Page J,

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Qraduates STANLEY BIRD - Stan “Love is grand, isn't it?” Class President 2, Class Treasurer 4, Class Secretary 3, Student Council 2, Band 3-4, Forensics 2-3-4, Football 2-3-4, Track 2, Baseball 3, Annual Staff 4, Oakleaves Editor 4, Dramatics 4, Basketball 2-3-4. 3k “Laugh clown laugh ” Class President 1, Class Treasurer 3, School Treasurer 4, Student Council 3-4, Football 4, Track 2, Baseball 3, Prom King 3, Boys' Club 3, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics 4. ROBERT WELLNITZ - Bob ‘Don’t wake me up, this dream is good. Student Council 4, Band 3-4, Forensics 1-2-3, Football 3-4, Basketball 3, Track 2, Baseball 3, Boys' Club 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics 4. DONALD FISHER - Don ‘It’s amazing what a little fellow can do. Class President 3, Student Council 1- 2-3-4, Football 3-4, Basketball 1- 2- 3-4, Baseball 3, Paper Staff, Assistant Editor 3, Dramatics 4. WILLIS GALLESKE - Bill ‘All he needs is a hook and sinker. He already has o good line. Class Secretary 4, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Band 2-3-4, Pep Bond 1-2-3-4, Chorus 2, Athletic Mgr. 1-3, Track 2, Baseball 3, Boys' Club 1-2-3, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics 4. MERLYN KRUEGER - Chub “For he's a jolly good fellow. Class Vice President 4, Class Secretary 2, Student Council 2-3, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 2, Baseball 3, Paper Staff 2-3, Arnial Staff 4, Dramatics 4. RICHARD JERABEK - Dick “I'm digging for gold. Class President 4, Student Council 4, Football 3-4, Basketball 3, Track 3, Boys' Club 1-2, Paper Staff 4, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics 4. Page 3

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Class ’Will K The State of Wisconsin Fond Du Lac County U. S. A. We, the senior class of nineteen hundred and forty-seven, of Oakfield High School, and as we bid farewell to the school, the faculty and the fellow students, hereby make our last will and testament. To the class of '48 our ability to get work done in a hurry (but, it did take us four years). To the class of '49 our brains and our high scholastic average. To the class of '50 our ability to spend money, and a treasury to back them. To Mr. Vandehey, another class of genii, and the best of luck. To Miss Phillips, another senior class of all boys. To Mr. Droegkamp, we will a winning football team and a championship basketball team. As individuals we wish to dispose of our personal belongings, as follows: Bob wills his bass horn to David Messner. Stanley wills his musical ability to Douglas McLean. Dick will his knowledge of motorcycles to Lyle Collien. Roger leaves his he-man build to Maynard Chadwick. Willis leaves his ability to argue his way out of things to Robert Collien. Merlyn wills his ability to be well-behaved to Joe Luttenberger. Don wills his ability to catch girls to Wahoo. Reiser. To those who were left out, best wishes and we hope you will enjoy your remaining years as much as we have. Signed, Sealed and Delivered this 12th day of March, 1947. We declare this document to be our last will and testament. WITNESSED BY: Gerald Geisthardt SIGNED: Richard Jerabek Donald Fisher Page 5