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

Text from Pages 1 - 30 of the 1948 volume:

O jdkaiLon, JAMES C. VANDEHEY We dedicate this annual of the class of nineteen hundred and forty-eight to you, Mr. Vandehey, who has served us faithfully as principal of Oakfield High School for the past two years. We also wish to extend our sincere thanks for the work you have done in helping us put out this edition of the Oakleaves and as our senior class advisor. We offer our heartiest congratulations and best wishes for success in the future! J'azuih Standing: Mr. Vandehey, Mr. Damw. Mr. Droegkamp, Mr. Kendall. Seated: Miss Grady, Mrs. Kurzvnski, Mrs. Damrow, Mrs. Schoenfeld. FACULTY JAMES C. VANDEHEY Principal - Mathematics and Science Eau Claire State Teachers College University of Wisconsin Abbotsford, Wisconsin HAROLD J. DROEGKAMP Commercial, Social Science Athletics Whitewater State Teachers College University of Iowa Milwaukee, Wisconsin MISS MARY GRADY English and History University of Wisconsin Madison, Wisconsin JAMES KENDALL Band and Chorus Milwaukee State Teachers College Milwaukee, Wisconsin MRS. FLORENCE KURZYNSKI First and Second Grades Oshkosh State Teachers College Fond du Lac, Wisconsin MRS. MELVIN DAMROW Third and Fourth Grades Dodge County Normal Milwaukee State Teachers College Oakfield, Wisconsin MRS. HELEN SCHOENFELD Fifth and Sixth Grades Dodge County Normal Fond du Lac, Wisconsin MELVIN DAMROW Seventh and Eighth Grades Dodge County Normal Oshkosh State Teachers College Mayville, Wisconsin BOARD OF EDUCATION Page 2 C. Gelhar, Director L. H. Cowles, Clerk Bel'e Reynolds, Treasurer ALAN STOPPLEWORTH Al “A little humor v o', and then; is relished by the best of men. Basketball 1-4, Football 1, Baseball 1, Boxing 3, Chorus 1, Annual Staff 4, Dramatics 4, Band 2- 3. JOYCE ELAINE CULVER Joy Happy am I; from care I’m free. Why aren't they all contented like me? Class President 2, Class Secretary 3, Class Treasurer 4, Student Council 1 -4, Student Council Secretary 4, G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Band Librarian 2-3, Pep Band 2-3-4, Prom Queen 3, Forensics 1-2-4, Oakleaf 1-2-3-4, Chorus 1 -2-3-4, Assistant Editor Annual 3, Editor Annual 4, Dramatics 3-4, Honor Roll 2. CARITA OGLE Creets “Energy, enthusiasm, and pep, mix them all together and we have Carita Ogle. Class Treasurer 3, Class President 4, Student Council 2, G.A.A, 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Library Club Secretary and Treasurer 3, Band 1- 2-3-4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Forensics 1 -2-3-4, Chorus Librarian 3, Oakleaf 1 -2, Assistant Oakleaf Editor 3, Oakleaf Editor 4, Pep Band 2- 3-4, Dramatics 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Honor Roll 2. JOS. LUTTENBERGER Joe “Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you. Class Secretary and Treasurer 1, Student Council 3, Band 1-2-3, Forensics 1-4, Oakleaf Staff 4, Dramatics 4, Annual Staff 4, Boys' Club 1-2, Chorus 1-2. HERBERT EMERSON Herb “For they can conquer who believe they can. Class Vice-President 2, Student Council 3-4, Dramatics 4, Prom King 3, Annual Staff 4, Boys' Club 1-2, Boys' Cub President 1, Boys' Club Vice-President 2. ELIZABETH ANN LOVEJOY - Betty “Whatever is worth dong, is., worth., doing well. Class Secretary 2, Class President 3, Student Council 3-4, Student Council Secretary 3, Student Council President 4, G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Forensics 1-2- 3-4, Oakeaf Staff 2-3-4; Dramatics 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Band Librarian 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4. Page S GLORIA HEIMERL Heimie CHARLOTTE IRENE COOK - Beanie “Let a smile be your umbrella, but be sure it does not leak. G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Drum Majorette 1-2-3-4, Forensics 2, Cheerleader 2-3-4, Chorus I-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Oakleaf Staff 1-4, Dramatics 3-4. Her motto is try, try. and try, she will make it, you just wait and see. G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Oakleaf Staff 2-3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Forensics, Dramatics 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Band Librarian 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4. MYRA JANE BUTLER Janie To have a friend is to be a friend and there your happiness will have no end. G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Oakleaf Staff 2-3-4, Dra-maitcs 3-4, Cheerleader 2, Annual Staff 4, Chorus 1 -2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4. THOMAS PAUL ROYER T. P. “Some people think the world is made for frolic, well so do I. Class Vice President 4, Dramatics 4, Annual Staff 4, Prom King 3, Football 1-2-3, Basketball 1-2-3, Track 3. SHIRLEY MAE KAUL Shirl “Not vei-y short, and not very tall; but quiet, sweet and loved by all. Class Secretary 4, G.A.A. 2, Band 1-2-3-4, Oakleaf Staff 3-4, Dramatics 4, Annual Staff 4, Band Librarian 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4. RUTH JANETTE CASE Casey Class Vice President 3, Student Council 2-4, School Treasurer 4, G.A.A. 1-2, Library Club President 3, Library Club 4, Band 1-3, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Oakleaf Staff 3-4, Dramatics 4, Annual Staff 4, Chorus 1-2-3-4, Honor Roll 2-3. Page U - CLASS HISTORY We, the so called green freshies , entered Oakfield High in 1944, meek and frightened as was expected of us. We started out as 16 and out of these, Don Mittlesteadt was elected president and Joe Luttenberger our secretary and treasurer. Six of us participated in Forensics. Charlotte Cook and Carita Ogle received second places. Nine of us played in the band and most of us were in the chorus. We were invited to our initiation party, but only if the girls wore overalls and the boys were dressed as girls. Joyce Culver represented us on the student council and on the paper staff. Mrs. Haessley was our class advisor. September, 1945, we entered the assembly once more, but this time as mighty sophomores. This year we lost four boys and gained a new one, Gerald All. Already our class was decreasing. The class officers this year were— Joyce Culver, President; Herbert Emerson, Vice-President; Betty Lovejoy, Secretary and Treasurer. Ruth Case and Carita Ogle were our student council representatives. Our class was again well represented in all activities. Myra B. and Gloria H. were cheerleaders. We had a very successful year, thanks to our advisor, Miss Phillips. We once again were back in high school for our third year. We are the members now, eight girls and two boys. Many things were to happen this year,- our prom, class rings, and the many functions in school. Joe L., Betty L., and Herbert E. were our representatives on the student council. Our class officers were Betty Lovejoy, President; Ruth Case, Vice-President; Joyce Culver, Secretary; and Carita Ogle, Treasurer. Six of our ten members participated in Forensic's, with Myra receiving an A rating and Carita and Charlotte receiving a B. In the district contest Myra received a B. Many of us were on the Oakleaf Staff with Carita as assistant editor. Gloria was again a cheerleader. We received our class rings in March. On April 25th we had a very successful prom, at which Herbert Emerson and Joyce Culver reigned as king and queen, respectively. The rest of the class formed the court of honor. We thank Mr. Droegkamp, our class advisor, and his wife and all the others that helped bring about this wonderful prom. The theme was Moonlight and Roses. We entered our senior year with many thoughts to the future and many memories of the past. This year we gained two boys. Tom Royer, an ex-serviceman, and Alan Stopple-worth. We now have eight girls and four boys. Again we were all out for school activities. After this year seven will be missing from band, seven from forensics, many from the paper staff, and one cheerleader. Our class officers were Carita Ogle, President; Tom R., Vice-President; Shirley K., Secretary,- and Joyce C., Treasurer. Joyce is editor-in-chief of the annual and Carita is the editor cf the school paper. This is the last time we'll see school for a little while, but we'll be back to visit. Remember —fellow students—the best years of your life are spent in high school. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Page 5 •+• CLASS WILL -+• Oakfield High School Fond du Lac County State of Wisconsin We, the Senior Class of 1948, at Oakfield High School, as we bid our farewells to the school, faculty, and students, hereby make our last will and testament: To the class of '49 the back seats and our ability to work together as a class. To the class of '50 our ability to produce a financially successful prom. To the class of '50 our studious manner and conduct for your next three years. To Mr. Vandehey a class that holds peaceful class meetings. To Mr. Droegkamp a championship football team in years to come. To Miss Grady an English class that has an understanding of poetry. To Mr. Kendall good fortune in finding musicians whose size corresponds with that of their instruments. As individuals we wish to dispose of our personal belongings as follows.-Myra Butler wishes to leave her laughing streaks to Olive McClain. Charlotte Ccok bequeaths her ability to get along with teachers to Tony Schar-schmidt. Herbert Emerson leaves his quiet and shy manners to Maynard Chadwick. Betty Loveiov leaves her ability to hold manv offices to Lavelda Stafford. Ruth Case wants Albert Turner to make use of her mathematical mind. Tom Royer leaves his sharp wit to Lyle Collien. Joyce Culver leaves her studious manners to Joan Culver. Gloria Heimerl leaves her ability to get along with the boys to Beatrice Perry. Joe Luttenberger leaves hrs talkativeness for Jerome Kruse. Shirley Kaul leaves her shy manner to Lorna Fisher. Carita Ogle leaves her ability to argue to Mary Alyce Lovejoy. Alan Stoppleworth leaves his ability to get along with others to Douglas McLean. To all not already mentioned above we want to leave our memories of those school parties, games, and four years of study. We, the Seniors, appoint Lyle Collien to see that each student and teacher receive their gifts. Signed, Sealed and Delivered this 12th day of March, 1948. We declare this document to be our last will and testament. Signed: Witnessed by Alan Stoppleworth Lyle Collien. Carita Ogle Page S SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY e After corresponding for the six years since we left school we, Charlotte Cook and Carita Ogle, decided to take a trip back up north to Wisconsin. Charlotte was married to Don, a professor at the University of Alabama, in 1949. Carita, who was married back in Wisconsin, and Dan were operating a ballroom in Miami. After all arrangements were made we started north. On the way we stopped in Memphis and were going to do some shopping when a policeman bumped us accidentally and to our amazement it was Tom Royer. We talked over our days as seniors in the back seats of O.H.S. and found that Tom was still taking life easy. Tom said Joe Luttenberger ran a farm implement store in a nearby city.—Joe wasn't farming after all. We stopped again the next day in Spring-field to fill Dan's car up with gas at a place called JOYBO'S. It couldn't be, but it was an old friend coming to the car. We asked him how everything was; he replied by taking us to his home. There we saw the former Joyce Culver, whom we were very pleased to see, and Joyce showed us their three-month-old daughter. When it came time to eat we asked Joyce to join us and finally she consented and we went to an interesting restaurant. The manager spoke to us before we recognized him to be our Alan Stopple-worth. He told us business was booming and that everything was very successful on his part. The next morning we were on our way again. When we drove through Wisconsin the sights became more familiar. Just around the curve in Oakfield we saw a new building —THE OAKS it was called; why, it's a new theater! After a quick visit to our homes we went to explore the town. We found out that the theater was run by two old classmates of ours, Shirley Kaul and Betty Lovejoy. Oakfield surely is improving. Incidentally, Betty and Shirley married brothers from Chicago. They said they met them at college. They invited us over to their home that evening, which we accepted. When we were talking of old times, Shirley said Herbert Emerson was practicing law in Madison, and Gloria Heimerl was singing with a well-known orchestra in Milwaukee. Ruth Case, Betty said, has been an accountant in a large firm in New York for four years now. More luck to you, Ruth. After inquiring around town for Myra Butler we found that no one knew where she was. After a week we started back south again. We stopped at a little hotel for the night. We went into the dining room and glancing around noticed a girl that looked familiar— yes, it was Myra Butler and her husband. They invited us to have dinner with them. It was during our meal that we learned that Myra was secretary to her brain specialist husband but was going to quit soon. Now we felt much better because we knew what happened to the class of '48 in these six years. Carita Ogle Charlotte Cook Page 7 S nioA. QIoaa, (pLaif. The Senior Class Play, The Groom Said No! was held April 9, 1948, at Liberty Hall. The play was directed by Miss Grady and Miss Betty Jane Schmitz. We wish to thank them for the excellent job they did. The cast was as follows: Mrs. Inez Cameron ......... Patty Cameron ............. Virgie Cameron ............ Steve Cameron ............. Mr. Will Cameron .......... Mrs. Sorenson ............. Willie Williams ........... Mary Alice Smith .......... Clara Curtis .............. Lt. Shirley Anderson ...... Ed. Smith ................. .Betty Ann Lovejoy .......Joyce Culver .....Gloria Heimerl ..Alan Stoppleworth ...Herbert Emerson ..........Ruth Case .......Carita Ogle ........Shirley Kaul ....Charlotte Cook ...Myra Jane Butler ...Joe Luttenberger — Annual Staff — The editor of the 1948 Oakleaves is Joyce Culver and the assistant editor is Donna Dethardt, who was chosen by the student body last fall. Donna will take over as editor of the annual next year. Ruth Case was chosen as business manager. The remaining seniors also contributed their time and effort to make this annual a success. JUNIOR CLASS Back row: B. Schrank, E. Schrank, D. Messner, A. Reetz, O. McClain, M. Launders, D. Detharcft, Mr. Droegkamp. Middle row: L. Stafford, K. Russell, R. Collien, R. Ropp, E. Kaufman, G. Geisthardt, J. Culver. Front row: A. Vincent, F. Wageneckht, L. Collien, C. Zimmerman. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY COLORS: Blue and White FLOWER: Sweetpea MOTTO: Onward Forever Upon entering Oakfield High School as Freshmen our class numbered twenty and at the end of our Sophomore year we numbered eighteen. This year we also have eighteen, but there are two new members, Robert Ropp and Keith Russel. In athletics, the Junior boys fird themselves in the first ranks. Nearly all were out for football and basketball. As their names will be mentioned elsewhere we shall leave them unmentioned in our class history. Again this year two of the cheerleaders, Joan Culver and Donna Dethardt, are from our class. The majority of our girls bebng to the Library Club and all are in the chorus. Our representatives on the Student Council are Lavelda Stafford, Olive McClain, and Donna Dethardt. As Juniors, who after anotner year of High School will be going out into the world, we hope to be a credit to our class in school. Page SOPHOMORE CLASS Standing: D. Collien, A. Culver, M. Chadwick, J. Rhode, L. Reiser, D. McLean, D. Parduhn. Sitting: L. Fisher, B Perry, M. Turner, E. KJebs, D. Redmann, D. Galleske, Miss Grady. % Sophomore Class COLORS: Wine and White FLOWER: Carnation MOTTO: Don't put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today. Twelve of us walked across the threshold of the Oakfield High School with a rather dignified look in September, 1947, because we were now entering as sophomores and would not be known as green freshies. We lost two members of our class from last year, Mary Powers and Hannelore Schwichtenberg. During the course of the year we gained one new member, Elaine Klebs, who transferred from Waupun. We started out this year with the annual initiation party with all the freshmen participating and it proved to be quite satisfactory. Our class officers are: President, Douglas McLea-; Vice President, Arthur Culver; Secretary and Treasurer, Mathilda Turner. Nearlv all the boys of our class were out for both football and basketball. The girls took part in the Library Club. Lloyd Reiser and Arthur Culver represented us on the Student Council. Delores Redmann and Douglas McLean were on the Oakleaf staff. All in all, I think we have had a very successful year. FRESHMAN CLASS Standing: A. Turner, M. Lovejoy, N. Heimerl, P. Stoppleworth, R. Haberkorn, E. Boevers, J. Michaels, M. McLean, D. Flury, J. Kruse. Sitting: Mr. Vandehey, J. Willie, E. Gruenwald, D. Case, J. Bird, E. Boelk, A. Stafford. Freshman Class COLORS: Rose and White FLOWER: Gardenia MOTTO: Only your best is good enough. In September of 1947 sixteen bright and eager Freshies entered the assembly of Oakfield High School for the first time. Since that time we have gained two members, Paul Stoppleworth and Robert Cook. Our first few days were slightly confusing but with the help of the faculty and upper classmen we soon became accustomed to it. Our class officers are: President, Dean Case,- Vice-President, Joyce Michaels, and Secretary and Treasurer, Naomi Heimerl. Jerry Kruse, David Flury and Dean Case represented us in football and basketball; Dean Case and Mary Lovejoy are our Student Council representatives. Naomi Heimerl is a cheerleader. All of the girls belong to the Library Club, and Jerome Kruse is our class reporter on the Oakleaf Staff. We feel that we have been well represented in all extra curricular activities and hope to be just as much so in the future. Page 11 FOOTBALL Back row: J. Rhode (Mgr.), C. Zimmerman, M. Chadwick, A. Reetz, F. Wagenknecht, D. Case, L. Collien, Mr. Droegkamp. Middle row: R. Ropp, D. Collien, R. Collien, G. Geisthardt, A. Culver, A. Vincen . Front row: D. Parduhn, J. Kruse, D. Flury. The 1947 football season showed definite signs of being both successful and disappointing. We started the season with only two experienced men, and one of them playing a new position. We traveled to St. Mary Springs Academy for our first game and absorbed a 32-8 defeat. The game was played in a 90-degree temperature, which didn't help our small squad. Red Granite felt the wrath of our revenge to the tune of 42-12. The boys definitely showing signs of class. We played our first conference game at Camp-bellsport, and we rang the victory bell to the score of 28-12. The Kewaskum Indians furnished the next opposition for us, and bouncing back after their defeat by Lomira, whipped us 50-14. The major disappointment of the season was displayed on the Brandon gridiron the following Friday. The team lacked their usual zip and confidence and went down to a 48-20 defeat. The Mighty Lions proved to be just enough to spoil our homecoming. An underdog team, Oakfield, played fine and inspired ball the first half, holding the favored Lions to o 13-8 score and actually outplaying them in every department but the score. Our same team will be back in 1948 and we are hoping for a better campaign. Our starting line-up usually was as follows: Gerald Geisthardt, End Art Culver, Center Lyle Collien, End Darold Collien, Quarterback Albert Vincent, Halfback Robert Collien, Halfback (Captain) Maynard Chadwick, Foster Wagenknecht, David Parduhn, and Robert Ropp also saw considerable action. Art Culver, Gerald Geisthardt and Albert Vincent received honorable mention on the Tri-County All-Conference squad. Page 12 BASKETBALL Left to right: D. Flury, D. Collien, D. Case, F. Wagenknecht, R. Collien, Mr. Droegkamo, G. Geisthardt, A. Reetz, A. Culver, A. Vincent, D. Parduhn. Basketball Stock Rising . Despite the loss of three lettermen, our boys improved considerably over their 1946-47 record. Oakfield can be truly tabbed the hard luck or almost team of the conference this year. We had the distinction of losing four conference games by a total of eight points. We started the season off very well by winning our first four non-conference games, but from then on until the end of the season we had our ups and downs, ending the season with a record of 9-7. The highlight games of the season were the defeat of Brandon, 36-28, which broke their five game winning streak, and the almost upset of the conference champs, Ke-waskum, here at Oakfield. Robert Collien again had the honor of being placed on the Second All-Conference team. Season Record Opponent O.H.S. Opponent O.H.S. Alumni 30 34 Brandon 28 35' Fox Lake 21 42 Hustisford 35 48 Random Lake 8 30 Kewaskum 23 19 Hustisford 23 38 Random Lake 11 37 Campbellsport 29 28 Campbellsport 28 30 Kewaskum 56 32 Brandon 25 22 Lomira 22 21 Rosendale 41 26 Rosendale 36 21 Lomira 21 40 Page IS CHEERLEADERS Left to right: J. Culver, D. Dethardt, G. Heimerl, N. Heimerl. • At the beginning of the school year, the election of the cheerleaders was held once again. Two groups tried out . . . Myra Butler, Delores Redmann, and Eloise Boevers were in one group, while Gloria and Naomi Heimerl, Joan Culver, and Donna Dethardt were in the other. Both groups performed well, but the latter group seemed to be the most successful as they were chosen the winners. This group has led the student body in many cheers, and we wish to congratulate them in their fine work. Here's wishing loads of success to each and every one of them. Page 11, B TEAM BASKETBALL Standing: M. McClean (Mg.), A. Stoppleworth, L. Reiser, D. McClean, Mr. Droegkamp. Sitting: D. Messner, R. Ropp, J. Rhode, J. Kruse. B team basketball is played with the definite purpose of developing A team material. Our younger team played a full schedule of games. The team played both good and bad basketball. It is felt, however, that we have some good material on its way. Some of the most promising were: Dean Case, Arthur Culver, David Parduhn, David Flury, James Rhode, and Jerry Kruse. 4 SCHOOL SONGS Lift Up Your Voices Lift up your voices gaily and sing. Cheer 'til we make the old rafters ring. Oakfield High School, we bow to thee: You've been our master, you've made us free. Lift up your banners! Wave them on high! Stand by your colors! Never say die! Oakfield High School, we bow to thee; All hail to the school we love. Onward Oakfield Onward Oakfield, Onward Oakfield Fight on for her fame. Pass the ball right through the center, Basket sure this time U-Rah-Rah Onward Oakfield, Onward Oakfield Fight on for her fame. Fight fellows! FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT, We'll win this game! Page 15 — Oakbia£ — Back row: J. Willie, R. Haberkorn, S. Kaul, R. Case, D. McLean, R. Collien, G. Geisthardt, R. Rood, J. Luttenberger, M. Butler, J. Culver, Miss Grady. Middlerow: J. Culver, B. Loveioy, L. Stafford, O. McClain, C. Cook, D. Dethardt, E. Schrank. Front row: J. Michaels, C. Ogle, D. Redman, J. Kruse, G. Heimerl, M. Launders, N. Heimerl. The OAKLEAF The fact that it is the thirteenth year in circulation does not change the luck of the printing of our school paper. With the help of Miss Grady, our advisor, and the other students and teachers, we were able to be fairly successful this year. The Oakleaf is sent to neighboring schools, to school board members, and to anyone else subscribing to the paper. More luck to future editors. % Page 16 Band, Back row: P Stoppleworth, L. Gehar, E. Galleske, M. Blick, A. Krueger, B. Homci, R. Guelzow, L. Taylor, D. ollien, J. Kruse, Mr. Kendall. Third row: E. Boevers, M. Lounders D. Lethardt, C. Ogle, J. Culver, ■ Collien, G. Ogle, A. Turner, C. Cook, W. Stakeman, G. Hemerl. Second row: D. Galleske, R. Collien J- Michaels, M. Lovejoy, N. Heimerl, M. Butler, R. Collien, O. McClain J. Willie, B. Wolf, C. Gelhar, '• Kruse, J. Bird, E. Gruenwald, R. Hoberkorn, S. Kaul, J. CuVer, A. StafforJ, B. Lovejoy, J. Randall Mr. Kendall returned again this year to instruct us for a day and a talf each week, instead of ihe usual one. We lost five members due to gradiation, but nany beginners have been working to fill the rarks. Our band marched in the homecoming parade and pla ed at the gone. We were requested to play for the County School Beard Convention at Roosevelt Junior High School in Fond dj Lac in December and we were well reworded for our performance by a corrplimervary letter from Mr. Timm, County Superintendent of Schools. The annual concert was held February 3th. Some of the selections were Bolero'Jon , Mea-lowlands and At the Spinet. We ire planning to attend tfe band tournament at Wst Bend. The School Activities Asooation has been contnued. The officers elected were: President, Mrs. Michaels; Vce President, Mrs. Rardall; Secretary and Treasirer, Mr. Vancehey. The sand will lose seven members through graduation. — (JhnAuA. — Rack row: L. Strfford, M. Lo eioy, A. Stafford, J. Culver, E. Klebs, S. Kaul, R. Case, C. C,|e d Red mann, N. Heinvrl, C. Cook, Mr. Kendall. Middle row: M. Turner, L. F«her, B. Perry, J. Culvt Rutf D. Dethardt, G Heimrrl, M. Launders, E. Schrank. Front row: J. Willie, R. Haberkorn, J. Birc. f wald, E. Boewrs, J. Micheals, O. McLain, B. Schrank, D. Galleske. M Kendall s with us again this year doing an excellent job of directhg the chorjs. Oakfield High School has had a chorus for four years and with each year it has progressed a great deal. We have rehearsals once a veek. Vhen we compete in the Music Festiva, members will sing soos, duets and play p'ano solos. A e hope this activity will continue to flou'ish next year and he years to fellow. Lots d success in this fine organiiation, Mr. Kendall. W re hopvig you'll be vith the chorus next year. Page 18 SJbuudswL fowuriJL Standing: L. Reiser, A. Culver, H. Emerson, L. Stafford, M. Lovejoy, D. Dethardt, Mr. Vandehey. Sitting: D. Case, J. Culver, B. Lovejoy, R. Case, O. McLain. PRESIDENT: Betty Ann Lovejoy VICE PRESIDENT: Ruth Case SECRETARY: Joyce Culver The Student Council consists of three seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and two freshmen, who are elected by their respective classes. Ruth Case is the school treasurer and is automatically a member. This makes up the Student Council, with Mr. Vandehey as our advisor. During the past year the Student Council has been active in all of its undertakings. It was in charge of the homecoming parade and dance. A set of rules were made up for punishment applying to those dismissed from classes. They served as a standard, and each case was taken up separately and acted upon. These were the major issues, but other minor things were taken up. — J'O lSWAiciu — Back row: M. Turner, B. Lovejoy, C. Ogle, J. Culver, R. Case, M. Butler, O. McLain, J. Bird, R. Haber-korn, J. Willie, E. Schrank. Middle row: M. Lovejoy, J. Micheals, L. Stafford, C. Cook, J. Culver, D. Dethardt, Miss Grad;. Front row: J. Luttenberger, R. Ropp, J. Kruse. The local forensic contest was held Thursday, March 11, 1948, at the high school, with Mr. G. Kanzelberger as judge. Nineteen students participated this year. Ruth Case, Jerome Kruse, Eunice Schrank, Olive McClain, Donna Dethardt, Jeanne Bird and Betty Ann Lovejoy went out for extemporaneous reading. Donna and Eunice got A ratings in this group. Humorous Declamations: Joyce Culver, Janet Willie, Lavelda Stafford, Charlotte Cook, and Rosalie Haberkorn, with A's for Charlotte and Rosalie. Robert Ropp and Joe Luttenberger with original orations and Robert the winner. Myra Butler and Joan Culver were the A's in serious, with ether participants being Joyce Michaels, Mary Alyce Lovejoy and Carita Ogle. Donna Dethardt received the only A rating at Kewaskum. She will go on to Kimberly on April 10. Others receiving ratings at Kewaskum were Myra Butler, Eunice Schrank and Rosalie Haberkorn with B's and Joan Culver, Charlotte Cook, and Robert Ropp with C ratings. All in all we think forensics was a great success this year. Page 20 — XibhaAi (flub — Heimerl, C. Cook. Middle row: M. Turner, L. Fisher, B. Perry, J. Culver, M. Butler, D. Dethardt, G. Heimerl, Miss Grady. Front row: J. Willie, R. Haberkorn, J. Bird, E. Gruenwald, E. Boeves, J. Michaels, O. McClain, D. Galleske. m PRESIDENT: Donna Dethardt SECRETARY: Joan Culver TREASURER, Carita Ogle This is the second successful year of the Library Club. While not all girls participate, the majority do. Each period of the day one girl is assigned to the desk to check books in and out, and take care of the library. The Library Club gave the annual Sadie Hawkins Party and has participated in many sports. Our English teacher. Miss Grady, is our advisor. Page XI SCHOOL PARTIES We have again completed a round of successful school parties, each class giving at least one party during the year. The first party was given by the sophomores, the evening being spent in dancing. The freshman return party was the next one. A Sadie Hawkins party was given by the Library Club. Appropriately, as the name implies, the girls asked their escorts. The annual Christmas party was given by the seniors. The alumni of five years previous were invited to this party. A very enjoyable evening was had by all. The juniors gave a party in January. The school bought a radio and phonograph combination and it was used for the first time at this party. A party was given in February by the sophomores and something new was added when the boys got the lunch ready and served it. The freshmen gave a party in March. The last party of the year was given by the three classes as a farewell party for the seniors. JUNIOR PROM The setting for the 1948 Junior Prom consisted of a mass of colored balloons, confetti and crepe paper streamers. The theme these decorations suggested was Come to the Mardi Gras. The date of the prom was April 23rd and the music for this grand occasion was furnished by Wally Beau and his orchestra. The Grand March was led by the King and Queen, Gerald Geisthardt and Olive McClain, respectively. The Royal Couple made a very impressive appearance. The hall was beautifully decorated and a grand time was had by everyone. Long will this prom sponsored by the class of '49 live in our memories. THE HOMECOMING A lot of noise could be heard on the evening of October 24. The Oakfield High School students were going down to the Village Park for the bonfire. The annual homecoming was going to be held on the following day. It was raining but the fire was started and everyone was happy—yelling and cheering. Marshmallows and pop were enjoyed by all. On the afternoon of the 25th at one o'clock the parade was held. The band led the parade up and down Main Street and down to the football field. The parade was made up of floats supplied by the high school and buggies decorated by the grades. The game started at two o'clock. The boys played good ball but Lomira defeated Oakfield 52-14. At nine o'clock in the evening, dancing began at the Liberty Hall, which was beautifully decorated in orange and black. Lenny's Melodians furnished the music, which everyone enjoyed. The crowning of the king and queen took place at 10:30. The king was Robert Collien, Captain of the football team, and the queen was Olive McClain. The Court of Honor consisted of: David Flury and Janet Willie, Dean Case and Mary Alyce Lovejoy, Beatrice Perry and Darold Collien, Douglas McLean and Lorna Fisher, Joan Culver and Gerald Geisthardt, Robert Ropp and Lavelda Stafford, Ruth Case and Joe Luttenberger, Joyce Culver and Herbert Emerson. The dance was well attended by alumni and others. or CLASS TOURNAMENTS As in previous years, the class tournaments were held at the close of the regular basketball season. In the first game the freshmen played the juniors. The juniors won, as was expected, because they had four participants on the first team. The next game was played between the seniors and sophomores with the sophomores winning. The championship game was played between the juniors and the sophomores with the juniors winning. Everyone enjoyed seeing the games and we think the boys did a fine job. BASEBALL Most all of the boys went out for baseball this year. They hope to have a successful year. With good weather and a little luck the team should come through in good shape. The starting lineup is as follows: Catcher, Darold Collien; Pitcher, Robert Collien; 1st Base, Gerald Geisthardt; 2nd Base, James Rhode; 3rd Base, Arland Reetz; S.S., Foster Wagenknecht; Left Field, Art Culver,- Center Field, Albert Vincent; Right Field, Dean Case. Other pitchers include Paul Stoppleworth and Bob Ropp, and infielders David Parduhn, Jerome Kruse, David Flury, and Alan Stoppleworth. The outfields are Bob Cook and Lyle Collien The schedule is as follows: April 20........................North Fond du Lac 27................................. Kewaskum 30............................ Campbellsport May 4...................................... Lomira 7................................. Brandon 14............................... Rosendale Home games. $ ■ a AWARDS The following awards were earned by students during the course of the year. Football lettermen were: Robert Collien, Gerald Geisthardt, Albert Vincent, Darold Collien, Foster Wagenknecht, Lyle Collien, Robert Ropp, Arthur Culver, Dean Case, and James Rhode. Basketball lettermen: Robert Collien, Gerald Geisthardt, Albert Vincent, Darold Collien, Foster Wagenknecht, and David Parduhn. Forensic awards were given to: Rosalie Haberkorn, Robert Ropp, Donna Dethardt, Myra Butler, Joan Culver, Charlotte Cook, and Eunice Schrank. Scholastic awards: Eunice Schrank, Mathilda Turner, and Elaine Klebs. Honor Roll Students: Dean Case, Rosalie Haberkorn, Donna Dethardt, Lavelda Stafford, Robert Collien, and Ruth Case. Scholastic awards are made on academic achievement alone, while honor roll awards are based on both scholastic achievement and participation in outside activities. Page 2i HIGHLIGHTS 1. The day Foster knocked the plaster off the pipe. 2. Those days students fell asleep in class. 3. The day Joe counted six fingers. 4. The night before the school paper came out. 5. Those days in Drivers Course that Mr. Vandehey used his car for an example. 6. Mr. Vandehey's limp. 7. Dr. Royers operation at the Senior Pep Meeting. 8. The night someone caught Mr. Vandehey chewing gum at the Soph -more Party. 9. Zimmerman coming to school before 2 minutes to 9. 10. The days the Seniors were selling ads. 11. The first day of football practice when Arland broke his ankle 12. Clairs first date with Charlotte. 13. The day Robert Cook had a ring that shot water. 14. Oh! for those days of Christmas vacation. 15. Those basketball games we almost won but didn't. 16. The basketball game that we trampled all over Lomira. (Unforgettable) 17. Remember the Senior Christmas party? 18. May 21st, the day they finally let us out! 19. The day the chemistry class made H2S. (rotten eggs!) 20. The day the pictures were taken for the annual. 21. The first night of play practice when just about everyone knew their parts by heart. 22. The day when Miss Grady had to saw the log in half, nice try anyway, Miss Grady. 23. Myra without her front teeth. 24. The algebra wizard, Albert Turner . 25. Mr. Vandehey's speeches at the pep meetings. 26. The trouble Joyce C. had while giving a speech in English class. 27. The headaches over bookkeeping. 28. The day Mr. Droegkamp gave the assembly a first lesson in sewing. 29. The first time we used our new phonograph. 30. The Initiation Party. 31. Prom King Election. 32. First day of school. 33. Homecoming 34. Basketball Tournament 35. Class Tournaments 36. Easter Vacation 37. Senior Play 38. Junior Prom 39. Graduation! ■ Lh' • iy  ;S