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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

f small Dedication We, the class of 195U in accordance with the best traditions of Oakfield High, dedicate this annual to you Mr. Baeten, for the way you have inspired us on the field and in the classroom. AUTOMOTIVE SALES SERVICE INC. Supplies Tools and Equipment For Oarage Industrial Or Municipality Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin Faculty ELKA OREN English-Family Living University of Colorado University of Wisconsin LE ROY BREITKREUTZ Supervising Principal-Commercial Whitewater State Teachers College LEE HANSEN Mission House Social Science English WILLIAM HINTERTHUER Shop-Math Stout Institute GYSBERS JEWELERS k7 S Main, St Fond IXi Lac, Wisconsin BADGER PAINT AND HARDWARE STORE INC 303 E. Main St. Waupun, Wisconsin WILLIAM E. PRESTON Seventh and Eighth Grades History Oshkosh State College Sadao Odo Band-Chorus Lawrence College School Staff CHAS. SCHARSCHMIDT Custodian-Pat Collien General contractor Secretary-Janice Urban Oakfield, Wisconsin SENIORS SChooT tk June Farrington 0. A. K. 1-2-3-4; Chorus 3-I4Forensics 1-2-3-J+ Dramatics I4.; Paper Staff 1-2-3-U. Jean Wagenknecht Elsie” Class Officer 1-2-3-i ; 0. A. K. 1-2-3-i;; Newspaper Staff 2-3-U; Annual Staff (Photo Editor) Student. Council 1-2-3-U;Prom Court 3; Honor Roll 3; Chorus I4.; Dramatics I4.. Bradley Jones Pete” Basketball 1-2-lj.; Foot- ball 1-2; Baseball 2; Prom Court 3; Annual Staff 1 .; Dramatics I4.. For all the news of your neighbors, The County, State, Nation, and World read the Fond Du Lac Daily Commonwealth Reporter. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Phone 631 Robert Guelsow Bob Football 1-2-3-1+; Basketball 1-2-3-1 ! Baseball 1-2-3-1 .; Class President 1; Homecoming King 1 ; Prom King 3; Honor Roll 1-3} Student Council President lj.; Newspaper 1 ; Vice-President 1 .; Dramatics Ij.; Forensics 2; Annual Staff 1 . Irene Schraufnagel Dolly 0. A. K. 1-2-3-liJ Band 1} Chorus 3-I4.; Prom Queen 3, Paper Staff 3-1 } Annual Staff 1 ; Dramatics I . Eugene Klebs Chub Dramatics 4 1 RAY E. WOOD Flowers for all Occasions Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin n SPORT SHOP Sporting Goods-Guns-Amraunitions 105 So. Main St. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin I Mary Blick Class Officer 1-2-3-4; 0. A. K. 0. A. K. President 4; Band 1-2-3-4; B-Cheerleader 1-2; Honor Roll 1-2-3; Oakleaf Staff 1-2-3-4 Oakleaf Editor 4; Prom Royality 3; Student Council 1-2-3-U; Student Council Secretary 4; Dramatics 4« Arden Wendt Windy Homecoming Court I4.; Baseball I4.; Honor Roll 3; Dramatics Barbara Warnke Class Officer 3; 0 A. K. Secretary 4; Paper Staff 1-3-4; Prom Court 3; Homecoming Court 4 Dramatics 4; Honor Roll 3; Annual Staff 4;Student Council 3« IRV APPLIANCE SERVICE Radio and T. V, Service Oakfield, Wisconsin ORA'S MILLINERY SHOP Wear a Hat For All Occasions 150 S. Main, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Lynn Gelhar Cliff’” Football 2-3; Basketball 1-2; Baseball l;Prom Court 3; Dramatics 4; Student Council 2;Class Officer 2; Honor Roll 1-3; Editor of Annual I;. Marilyn Stafford 0. A. K. 1-2-3-U; „Drama- tics k Oakleaf Staff 2-3- i;; Chorus 3« £arl Dewltz Squeak Football 1-2-3-1+5 Basketball 1-2-3-U; Baseoall 2-3 -1 .; Prom Court 3; aorne-coming Court k; Dramatics k. BADGER YARDS Lumber and Paint Oak Center, Wisconsin SCHREINERS RESTAURANT Restaurant And Dining Room 6th And Main. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Ruth Reiser Ruchie Band 1—2—3—1 -; Forensics 3-1;; naznatics 1;; Newspaper 3-1;; Chorus 3-4 0. A. K. 1-2-3-t. Kenneth Arndt Kenny” Class Officer 1-3-U; Athletic Manager 1-2-3-U;Prom Court 3; Newspaper 2; Dramatics Forensics 2 CONGRATULATIONS The Model Cleaners And Launderers Of Fond Du Lac Wish All Of You Graduates A Very Successful Future. Your Teachers Are To Be Congratulated Too, For Helping You Make This Event Possible. Tola Braford Toots Forensics 3-4; Oakleaf Staff 3-4; Chorus 3-4; Dramatics l+jO. A. K. 1-2-3-4 Robert Albrecht Bob Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 4; Dramatics 4« NATIONAL EXCHANGE BANK The Friendly Bank 104 S. Main, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Class Prophecy BRAUER'S Men's Store Hoite Furnishing 120. So. Main, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Waupun Bottling Works BOTTLERS OF STAR AND CRESCENT BEVERAGES Waupun, Wisconsin Class Will We, the Clase of nineteen hundred and fifty-four, of the Oakfield High School, Oakfield, Wisconsin, being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this to be our last will and testament We leave the following to the remaining classes: To the class of 55 our co-operative class meetings. To the class of $6 our ability to produce a financially successful Prom. To the class of 57 our ability to get our school work done. To the Freshman Boys our Athletic ability As Individuals we wish to dispose of our personal belongings as Mary Blick-leaves her studious manners to Dave Kaufman. Tola Braford-leaves her successful ways with the boys to Rhoda Grace. Kenneth Arndt-leaves his winning ways with the girls to Dave pipping. Irene Schraufnagel-wills her friendly manners to all the students of 0. H. S. Ronald Flury-leaves his good grades to Robert Stenz. Jean Wagenknecht-leaves her happy-go-lucky manners to Pearl Cook. Bradley Jones-wills his winning personality to IXi Wayne Messner. Eugene Klebs- is only to happy to leave his loud car to Bruce tfolbright. Earl Dewitf -wishes to unload some of his girl-friends to any needy boy. Robert Albrecht-leaves his Lamartine girl friends to Bob Ryan. June Farrington-leaves her many boyfriends to Saloah Schoephe. Gordon Towne-leaves his car to the first am willing to accept the responsibility. Lynn Gelhar-doesn't leave anything, he's taking it with him. Arden Wendt-leaves his high grades to Jim Ryan. Ruth Reiser-leaves her generous ways to Herbert Marshall. Marilyn Stafford-leaves her artistic ability to Junior Cowles. Robert Guelzow-leaves (well he Just leaves). To all the others we all leave many happy memories of 0. H. SL w Signed, Sealed, and Delivered follows: this 19th day of April, 195U Signed WILKINSON AND WIESE Grocery Store : C. W. UFFENBECK AND SON Watch Headquarters Wisconsin 103 S. Main St. Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Oak Center, BIDDLE PONTIAC LANDAAL BROTHERS COMPANY Phone IOI4. Waupun, Wisconsin Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin JUNIORS Junior Class Ronald Ballwanz Marlene Belrne Robert Bennett, Roger Bloohra Donald Collien Richard Collien Robert Prank© Corinne Gelhar Helen Grace Rhoda Grace Edward Michaels James Ryan Lorena Schmidt Beverly Schrank Rudolph Shady Geraldine Sperger Matt sprangers Delores Stenz Donald Mattson President-Corinne Gelhar Secretary-Lorena Schmidt Vice-President-Beverly Schrank Treasurer-Rhoda Grace The Junior Ci8SS Qf 195U consists of twenty students. We are well represented in athletics, 0. A. K , band, and forensics. During the year we spent our time sponsoring a oard party and planning and decorating for our Junior Prom. Both of them were very successful. BARKER LUMBER CO. LES CULVER, MGR. We Treat You Q The YearO Oakfield, Wisconsin Junior Prom Amid nautical decorations, the annual Oakfield Junior Prom was held May 7 1954 at the high school gymnasium. Music was furnished by Jimmy Hartwig and as he played the theme song Moonlight Bay, King R ger Bloohm and his Queen, Corinne Gelhar along with the court prominaded around the floor. Roger was chosen by the Junior Class. He has been outstanding in athletics, playing on the basketball, football, and baseball teams. Queen Corinne has been popular since she entered O.H.S. She has been a class officer all three years,the last two years she was president of her class. She also has been a cheerleader for three years. Beverly Schrank, Marlene Beirnes, Delores Stenz, and Geraldine Sperger, and their escorts, Jim Ryan, Donald Collien, Rudolph Shady and Robert Bennett made up the court of honor. BANK OP OAKFIELD BANKING SERVICES We are in business to help make money,save money,and protect your money,in an economical and efficient manner. Savings Deposits pay 1 6 interest. Member Federal Reserve Bank and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ROSIES LUNCH DANA AND W0RM OAKFIELD ELEVATOR CO. Oakfield, Wisconsin Pond IXi Lac, Wisconsin Oakfield, Wisconsin ENGLISH Sophomore Class This year we have twenty-four m'embers in our class. Gerald Oelerich joined us after the year started. Again this year we are well represented in band, chorus, athletics, 0. A K. and forensics. We are earning money to finance our Prom next year by selling popcorn, candy, and pop at all home basketball games. President-Joan Kunz Treasurer-Helen Ruhland Vice-President-Bernaaihe Thill Secretary-Livina Makus Eva Ahlswede Barbara Beirne Jeanene Burleton Pearl Cook Delores Pranke Dudley Galleske Robert Grainger David Holz George Jurgemsmire (absent) David Kaufman Joan Kunz Lavina Makus Ruth Merrill James Nolan Gerald Oelerich (absent) Marlene Pipping Helen Ruhland Delores Scharschmidt Bernadine Thill Mary lUrville Bruce Volbright Janette Wendt Judith Willie Robert Stenz BORCHARDT REPAIR SERVICE Oakfield. Wisconsin HINN1S FOOD SHOP Oakfield, Wisconsin KLAETSCH SPORTING GOODS Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin FARM LOAN DEPARTMENT FIRST FOND DU LAC NATIONAL BANK Fond Du Lac, Wis. Member FDIC Freshmen Class Russell Barton Meta Cornwell Junior Cowles Lee Culver Leo Fisher Lois Flury Viola Grace James Heideman Alice Kunz Barbara Laning Michael Conrad Marlene Launders Richard Launders Herbert Marshall DuWayne Messner Beverly Miller Nancy Oakley David Pipping Robert Redman Leo Ruhland Myra Russell Robert Ryan Saloah Schoepke DuWayne Schrank Gerald Shady Emma Sprangers James Stafford Ann Vermillion Kay Vermillion Ernest Vande Berg Barbara Waite This year we have thirty-one members in our class. Michael Conrad joined us after the year started. We are well represented in band, chorus, athletics, 0. A. K. and forensics. A. R. STEINKE SERVICE CO. Automobile-General Repairing-Welding Oakfield, Wisconsin L. H. COWLES Real Estate-Loans Insurance Oakfield, Wisconsin OAKFIELD MEAT MARKET CULVERS STORE SCHMIDT HARDWARE Oakfield, Wisconsin Oakfield, Wisconsin oakfield, Wisconsin OGLES SERVICE STATION Oakfield. Wisconsin ERVIN G. BUEHNER Oakfield, Wisconsin Hot-Shots Squeak Bucky er WEGNER OFFICE SUPPLY CO. OAKFIELD STANDARD SERVICE BOULAY BROS. Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin Oakfield, Wisconsin Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin RECORD FOR 1953-1954 SEASON Oakfield 34 Fox Lake 56 ♦Oakfield 111 St. Mary s 52 Oakfield 60 W. L. A. 58 Oakfield 48 Waldo 30 ♦Oakfield 72 North gondy 61 Oakfield 36 Campbellsport 55 ♦Oakfield 46 Lomira 42 ♦Oakf ield 74 Waldo 37 ♦Oakfield 47 Kewaskum 50 ♦Oakfield 53 Brandon ia Oakfield 53 Rosendale 54 ♦Oakfield 59 Campbellsport 63 Oakfield 61 Lomira 67 Oakfield 78 North Fondy 45 ♦Oakfield 50 Kewaskum 43 Oakfield 58 Brandon 47 ♦Oakfield 65 W. L. A. 58 ♦Oakfield 83 Rosendale 47 ♦ Home games He no Basketball H - I GROCERY Oakfleld. Wisconsin H. A. BREITZMAN Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin MYRON GYSBERS JEWELERS Waupun, Wisconsin Baseball Robert duelzow, Earl Dewitz Roger Bloohm, Rudolph Shady. Ronald Plury Richard Collien Basketball Robert Guelzow, Earl Dewitz Roger Bloohm, Richard Collien Michaels. Ronald Plury, Bradle Jim Ryan, Robert Redman Jones, Edward Football Kenneth Arndt A” Cheerleaders Captain Corlnne Gelhar, Bernadine Thill Barbara Beirne. f,B” Cheerleaders Captain Marlene Pippi Lois Plury Mary Blick Salutatorian: Lynn Gelhar Mary Blick Edi tor-Annual Edi tor-Oaklea Blick Cheerleaders JIUBOHOS tJ0A9g Captain corlnne Gelhar Lois Plury Captain Marlene Pipping Geraldine Sperger Annual Staff Editor-Lynn Gelhar Tyolst-lrene Schraufnagel Business Manager-Barbara Warnke Photo-Editor-Jean Wagenknecht Assistant Editor-Delores Stenz Advertising Manager-Robert auelzow Newspaper Staff Editor-Mary Blick Adviaor-Mr. Hansen Assistant Edltor-Lorena Schmidt SANDEE MUSIC SHOP Pond IXa Lac, Wisconsin J. P. HESS CO. Pond Du Lac, Wisconsin ADRIAN’S BROS. CLEANERS Pond IXi Lac, Wisconsin Hank Johnson The Aunts In December, 1953, we chose ”The Brain Storm” as our senior class play which was given March 18, 195U The Characters Ware as follows: Willoughby Adams.........Ronald Plury Inner Willy..............Robert Guelzow Chuck Martin.............Farl Dewitz Johnny Newton • • • . • .Lynn Gelhar Harvey Downs ...........Kenneth Arndt Ralph Jones..............Bradly Jones Coach Lloyd..............Arden Wendt Hank Johnson.............Gordon Towne Sally Bishop. ..... .Mary Blick Aunt Louise..............Barbara Warnke Aunt Olga................Marilyn Stafford Aunt Hester..............June Farrington Marybelle Turner.........Tola Braford Lottie...................Corinne Gelhar Marion...................Marlene Beirne Anna. . ...........Jean Wagenknecht Kay......................Ruth Reiser Dorothy . ............Irene Schraufnagel Coach Lloyd Inner Willy Marybelle Sally Bishop Student Council Jean Wagenknecht Robert Guelzow Kenneth Arndt Mary Blick Corinne Gelhar Beverly Schrank Lorena Schmidt Rhoda Grace Bernadine Thill Lavina Makus Helen Ruhland Joan Kunz Lois Flury Myra Russell Junior Cowles Kay Vermillion Speech Activities Each year a local and district forensic contest is held. Any student in the high school may participate. Among the various categories are: humorous and serious dec- lamations, and extemporaneous readings. MAMMOTH SPRING CANNING CO. Oakfield Wisconsin Homecoming Homecomin was held October 16, 1953. Ttie Annual Pep rally was held 0ctobergl5, 1953, at Liberty Hall. c£eers w®™ L av s ® the leaders; Speeches were given by the coach, all PriLs manager, and the principal. A skit was given by the Junior Class. following afternoon at 2:30 by a float from each class in The Homecoming parade was held the p.m. The band led the parade, followed high school and the grades. After the game the dance was held. Robert uelzow and Corlnne felhar were the King and Queen, The court of honor consisted of - � rl Dewitz and Geraldine Sperger, Arden Wendt and Barbara Warnke, R g Bloohm and Marlene Bierne. SCHAEFER'S BOWLING ALLIES Oakfleld, Wisconsin OAKFIELD OIL COMPANY Walter Zlmraerraan-Oakfield OAKFIELD SHALE AKD BRICK Oakfield, Wisconsin 1. The first day of school. 2. The day Bob 0., Earl D., Ken A., and Jim R., returned for their Western trip. 3. The start of the new gymnasium. 4. The times during hunting season that Butch S. came to school. 5. 6-weeks tests and semester exams. 6. The days Bob, Earl, and Ken went ad collecting. 7. AH our rousing pep-meetings. 8. First football game. 9. Homecoming and our first win of the season. 10. The day Pat Chapin quit school. 11. The days we worked on the annual. 12. The day annual pictures were taken. 13« Freshman initiation. II4. Miss 0ren s 4th hour study hall. 15. The day the circle saw in shop was fixed. 16. Ihe day the bird flew around the assembly. 17 Thanksgiving vacation. 18. The first Basketball game. 19. Mr. Hansen s sad accident. 20. Class play practice. 21. Christmas vacation. 22. The first day of school in 1954 23 The days the girls bowled. 24 Lynn G. playing cards with the girls at the Waldo game. 25 The noon hour and Bob Liberace Guelzow, Earl Ifcchaikowsky Dewitz and Ken Julius La Rosa Arndt on the piano. 26. Ihe peaceful bus trip. 27. The interesting sociology classes???? 28. The Junior Prom. 29 The day there was no heat in school. 30. The day the Juniors got their class rings. 31. The day the baseball trophy came. 32. Our report caras each six-weeks. 33 Ih© boyfs gym classes. 34 The day Mr. Hansen didn t say Lets forget about it when someone was talking. 35 The day we found out the candy machine was gone. 36. The bookkeeping classes in the assembly. 37. Mr. Hintertheur's 6th hour study hall. 38. Jean Wagenknecht taking picturers during school hours. 39. Graduation. 40. Ihe last day of school. GILBERT L. LARSEN Master of Photography 7 S. Main, Fond IXi Lac, Wisconsin KRAIL JEWELRY Bulova-Hamilton-Watches-Sheaffer Pens 105 N. 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