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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1977 volume:

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Tom Adelmeyer Kurt Albrecht Carmen Ariza Bryan Bard Jayne Bebow Mike Bell Mike Binney Grace Birschbach Kevin Boelk Pattie Brauer Dawna Bump Linda Clark Denise Collien Diane Collien Dale Conger Rebecca Conrad Lori Cook Rick Cowles Gary Craig Mark Dewitz Rick Erdman CLASS OFFICERS President: Michael Bell Treasurer: Diane Collien Vice-President: Lorie Zwicky Secretary: Jackie Held Student Council: Tom Adelmeyer Jeff Faul Richard Franke Gerald Freund Mike Gage Lyle Geisthardt Robert Geisthardt David Gilbertson Dawn Guell Mike Havey Reinherd Heinz Jacqueline Held Pat Hilbert Michael Holtz Daniel Honald Lauri Ingalls Jill Jerabek Dean Juliar Myra Keller Curtis Kindschuk Steve Kintzler Kathleen Kottke 'ZOe StcuuC 7 ?et6en, fo 6 ?ace (Ac Tiei viouM Kevin Kounelis Sandy Launders Sharlene Marshie Shelly Mason Kim Mattie Constance Miller Dorothy Nast Brian Novak Rose O’Hearn Gary Osier LuAnn Parish Mike Perry Jodi Peters Joyce Pollack Daniel Redman Ken Retzleff Kelly Ryan Mark Ryan Mike Scharschmidt Gail Schmidt Steve Schultz John Yonker and friends taking a stroll down the hall. Tammy Schwartz Dan Seymer Suzanne Shafer Glenn Sobotta Maureen Steinke Paula Steinke Mary Stoppleworth Gerhard Stuewer Jill Towne Brian Turnmeyer Joan Urban Dan VanEgtern Mike Vine Dennis Wiese John Yonker Robert Zills Celeste Zuber Lori Zwicky 8 Tom Abraham Juan Arisa Robert Arthurs Karen Bard Gail Birschbach Scott Burhop Shelly Burleton Karen Collien Laurie Cowles Gail Craig Diane DeClue Jane Dela Rosa Charles Dineen David Dinse Joe Ennis Jerry Erdmann Mary Esparza Alex Ferrari John Fitzpatrick Kelly Flath Maureen Flood Lizanne Franke Robert Frost Lisa Gerhartz Kathleen Gerner Jeff Gierach Allan Gellings Shawn Glasgow Robert Gutierrez Mark Hanna Janice Heinz William Henke Mark Hintz Johm Hofman Jeffery Holz Pamela Honold Mary Hungerford Greg Ingalls Steve Inks Charles Kilian Lance Kintzler Tim Kottke Sue Ann Krause Barry Krueger Brenda Lund Debbie Mallon Kenneth Marquardt Terry Marschie Sherle Mason CLASS OFFICERS President: Scott Shafer Vice-President: Juan Arisa Secretary: Corry Wonser Treasurer: Susie Scharschmidt Student Council: Karen Collien A Jackie Mathieu Todd Mischker Susan Nast Debbid Nickel Clifton Orr Dan Ott Charles Parduhn Julie Pea Jeff Peters Charlene Rebedew Diane Rebedew Kim Rebedew Paul Rhode Karen Rumbuc Beth Ryan Susan Scharschmidt Jeff Schmidt Luann Schmidt Mike Schmidt Karen Schraufnagel Cindy Schwanke Roxanne Shady Tim Shady Scott Shafer Neil Stafford Kathy Steinbarth Chris Stephanie Joe Stoppleworth Lori Supernand Jeff Tadman Cynthia Thill Kent Thorpe Sally Toomey Duane Van Airsdale Susan Vielbig Becky Wagenknecht James Wellnitz Dean Wild Lynne Williams Mary Wolfe Corinne Wonser Roxanne Albrech Janies Arthurs Kathy Bard Ramona Barrera Ricky Behlke Gloria Birschbach Leanne Bliss Laurel Bullard Debra Clark Joe Collien Doreen Conger Mike Conrad Debbie Dehn Robert Dineen Jean Dinse Jane Esparza Steve Faul Kathy Fisher Stephen Fisher Joe Flury Rose Gau Rick Gierach Debbie Guell Roy Guell Ann Hall Cindy Hansen Kevin Harlan Gloria Harrison Jeff Held Connie Heinz Debra Heinz Janice Hintz Henry Holzman Cheryl Honold Wendy Jahns Kim Jerabek Kay Juliar Lenny Keller Patti Kindschuh Shawn Klaetsch Jeffery Koch John Kollman Catherine Laudolff Don Launders Lauri Lefeber Ricky Liedke Michael Loewer Maureen Lutzke Dennis Mallon Joey Marschie Sherry Marschie Mark Mathieu Shawn McCoy 10 if ■- 1 Cindy Mueller Sue Nelson Jane O’Hearn Nanette Osgood Robin Ott Roger Palmer Randall Panzer Kristine Patzer Nellorene Pea Tom Philipsky Jeff Redman Ann Rhode Tim Riese Jackie Rosenbaum Monica Ruplinger Shawn Ryan Terry Rymer Donna Scharschmidt Carl Schiller Randy Schmidt Roxanne Schmidt Debbie Schwanke Tim Shafer Rich Shell Barbara Smith Marc Sobotta Eileen Steinke Debbie Stephanie Alex Strupp James Thill Jackie Towne Julie Towne Greg VanEgtern Julie Vine Debbie Wiese Jane Zills Brad Zimmerman Class Officers President: Robert Dineen Vice President: Tim Riese Secretary: Patti Kindschuh Treasurer: Katie Laudolff Representative: Jeff Redman I WBEa msi « 3; T'.' 1 ,n 3Y X .nj’ii Jjptji '’•‘rS’a ■iiiA'jJr S iM P xu fi� w ;,3;.k 7fa ie net firUnuvUCy tfa ftCace evfane eve fame te 6c; SeConeo s4(ktf fade “Sadat famee j4(ktf So t ta Santa DELORES ABITZ Science Club 1-2, School Trip 3. JAMES ABITZ Science Club 1-2. JULIE BAETEN Chorus 1-2-34, Swing Choir 2-34, Librarian 34, Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 1 -2-34, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3 (Queen), Badger State Representative 3, Girls Recreation 1-2, Girls Track 34, Cheerleading 1-2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Play 2-34, National Honor Society 34, School Trip 3, Musical 3. DONNA BARTA Yearbook Staff 4, Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 34, Girls Recreation 1-2-3, Honor Roll 34. CLIFFORD BIRSCHBACH Football 1-2, Basketball 1. SCOTT BLISS Lettermen’s Club 1-2-34, Newspaper Staff 4, Student Coun cil 14, Baseball 1-2-34, Prom Court 3, Badger State Representative 3, Track 1-3, Cross Country 1-2-34, Football 2-3-4, (Statistician), Basketball 1-2-34, Wisconsin Honor Society 2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Class Officer 1-34, National Honor Society 2-34. t oncC Sin cA tcA Scott SClee 13 KRISTINE BOELK Chorus 1-2, Pom Pom Girls 1-2, Science Club 2, Future Homemakers of America 2, Homecoming Court 3, Prom Court 3, Girls Recreation 2, Cheerlcading 34, Honor Roll 3, School Musical 2, Who’s Who Among High School Students. SANDRA CHADWICK Spanish Club 1-2-34, Girls Recreation 1-2, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Play 24. ALAN COLLIEN Lettermen's Club 2-34, Forensics 34, Chess Club 4, Prom Court 3, Baseball 24, Track 2-34, Wrestling 3, Football 1, Basketball 2-34. Honor Roll 1-2-34. DEANNA CONGER Science Club 2-3, Future Homemakers of America 1-3, Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 1 -2-34, Girls Recreation I, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Play 4. LEEANN CONKLIN Chorus 2, Science Club 2, Girls Recreation 1-3, Cheerleading 2. WILLIAM DINEEN Lettermen's Club 1-2-34, Science Club 1-2-34, Badger State Representative 3. Wrestling 1-2-34, Football 1-2-3, Honor Roll 1-2-34. School Trip 3. LINDA DINSE Science Club 1-2-3, Spanish Club 4. LAURA ESPARZA Chorus 4, Science Club 1-2-3, Future Homemakers of America 1-2-3, Spanish Club 24. School Trip 1-3. BRIAN FISHER Lettermen’s Club 4, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Football 1-24, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Trip 3. JULIE FISHER Science Club 3, Future Homemakers of America 2-34, Spanish Club 1-2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34. JEFF FRANKE Science Club 1-2-34, Football 1. MICHELE GERHARTZ Band 1-2-34. Chorus 1-2-34, Stage Band 1-2-34, Swing Choir 1-2-34, Forensics 1-2-34, Spanish Club 34 (Treasurer), Prom Court 3, Badger State Representative 3, Girls Volleyball 3 (manager), Math Team 34, Honor Roll 1-2-3-4, Solo and Ensemble 1-2-34, Class Officer 2 (Vice President) 4 (Treasurer), School Play 34, National Honor Society 34, Voice of Democracy Speech 3 (Winner), Chorus Musical 2, Color Guard 4, Who’s Who Among High School Students 4. it i t6e frCace ‘Deatuut (fatten- ‘3'ticut '?C4 ten 14 Sw (tycuitoccA evAeste eve asie. 76ce ce not mci flncevK . . . es4«ut (2 t6£c t fkcCte 'pitAer 'Siii Dtvteett AtcacOz Di i4e THicAeie ep tAantf 15 DEAN GEISTHARDT Chess Club 4, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court (King) 3, Baseball 2-3-4, Track 3, Football 2-34, Basketball 2-34, Class Officer 3. LORI GILBERTSON Transferred from Lakeland High School. Matmaids 1-2, Band 1-2-3, Debate 1, Pep Club 1. Honor Roll 4. TANA GEORGE Newspaper Staff 2, Science Club 1-2, Forensics 2, Future Homemakers of America 1-3, Student Council 3, Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 1-2-34, Homecoming Court 3, Girls Recreation 1-2,Girls Basketball 2,GirlsTrack 1-2-3, Cheerleading 1-2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Play 4. JEFFERY GIBSON Lettermen’s Club 1-2-34, Forensics 34, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Baseball 24, Football 1-2-34, Basketball 1-2-34. DOUGLAS GRAFF Science Club 1-2-34, Honor Roll 2-34, School Play 34. LAURA HAVEY Chorus 34, Science Club 2, Forensics 2-34, Future Homemakers of America 3, Student Council 2, Prom Court 3, Honor Roll 1-2-34, School Trip 3, Music Camp 3. MICHAEL HILBERT Golf 2,Chess Club 2. PETER HOFFMEN Band 2-3, Science Club 1-2-34, Chess Club 4, Honor Roll 34, School Play 1. JAMES HUNGERFORD Prom Court 3. Wrestling 1, Basketball 2-3, Honor Roll 1-2-34. Mite 'ZM’nt £ jr DAWN INGALLS Band 2-34, Chorus 2-34, Swing Choir 2-34, Science Club 1, Girls Recreation 1-2-3, Girls Volleyball 2-34, Girls Basketball 4, Girls Track 4, Honor Roll 2-34, School Play 2, Color Guard 2-34. , , . act 6 Mte. SANDY JAEGER Band 1-2-34, Chorus 1-34, Swing Choir 4, Spanish Club 4, Girls Recreation 1-2, Girls Volleyball 1-34, Girls Basketball 2, Honor Roll 34, Solo and Ensemble 4, School Trip 3, Color Guard 4, Port Queen 4, Voice of Democracy Speech 2-34. LINDA KOENIG Chorus 1-2-34, Swing Choir 34, Pom Pom Girl 1. 16 “Peteri few ‘ytyutupenfanti 7t te t6e naad cue SatteCy y aeyer t m? tyi 44 72 zuMt mccat cu £6 . . . tioteCci 'TCoettiy 18 “Patty 0Kott6e . . . tutcC tAe cu C butp it 77tc6e '7t£c6eC U caMed Sue ,e una«t T tcviec tce T eotee OtupxotC ‘S'tttut Ott GLF.N KOTTKE Leltermen’s Club 1 -2-34, Science Club I -2-34, Chess Club 4, Homecoming Court 4 (King), Prom Court 3, Track 1 -2-4, Football 1-2-34, Basketball 1-2-34. Honor Roll 2-34, Class Officer 1. PATRICIA KOTTKE Chorus 1-2-34, Swing Choir 2, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Girls Recreation 2, Girls Volleyball 2, Girls Basketball 2, Girls Track 3, Cheerleading 34, Honor Roll 4, Solo and Ensemble 4, Musical 2, Rifle Line 4. NANCY KRAUSE Band 2-34, Chorus 34, Stage Band 4, Swing Choir 34, Letternren’s Club 3, Forensics 2-34, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Girls Recreation 2-3, Girls Volleyball 2-34, Girls Track 2, Honor Roll 34, School Trip 3, Color Guard 34, Stevens’ Point Music Camp 3. SUE LAUNDERS Yearbook Staff 34, (Business Manager 4) Future Homemakers of America 1-24, Future Business Leaders of America 2, Spanish Club 34, Honor Roll 34, Business Machine’s Assistant 4, LYNN LEFEBER Yearbook Staff 4, Science Club 1 -2, Spanish Club 34, Girls Recreation 3, Honor Roll 34. SUE LEHMAN Science Club 1-24, Future Homemakers of America 1-2, Spanish Club 4, School Trip 3. CHRIS MARSCHIE Wrestling 2-3. MIKEMERK Newspaper Staff 2-3, Lettermen’s Club 2-34, Science Club 1 -2, Student Council 2-34 (President 4) Chess Club I, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Badger State Representative 3, Baseball 1-2-34, Track 2-3, Golf 34, Football 1-2-34, Basketball 1-2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Class Officer 1-2-3 (Treasurer 1, President 2-3), School Play 4. Science Club 1. RENEE OSGOOD BRIAN OTT Science Club 1-2-3, Football 1, Basketball Manager 1. BOB PANZER Band 1-2-3, Chorus 1-2, Stage Band 1-2, Swing Choir 1, Science Club 1-2-34, (President 34), Forensics 1-2-34, (Gold at State 3), Chess Club 4, Homecoming Court 4, Badger State Representative 3, Wrestling 2—Manager, Football 1-2-34, (Manager 2-34), Basketball 34. (Manager 34), Honor Roll 1-2-34, Solo and Ensemble 1-2, Class Officer 4-Vice President, School Play 2-3, State Science Fair 1-2, Voice of Democracy 2-3, Who’s Who Among High School Students 4. DEBORAH RANDALL Chorus 2-34, Homecoming Court 4, Girls Volleyball 4, Honor Roll 1-2-34. BRIAN REBEDEW Lettermen’s Club 2-34, Science Club 1 -2-34, Chess Club 1-2-34, Homecoming Court 4, Track 1-2, Wrestling 1-2, Football 1-2-34, Basketball 34, (Lettered 2-34), Honor Roll 34. KAY REBEDEW Chorus 2-34, Homecoming Court 4, Badger State Representative 3, Cheerleading 2, Honor Roll 1 -2-34, National Honor Society 34. TOM RETZLEFF Lettermen’s Club 4. Science Club 2-34, Chess Club 2-34, (Secretary 3), Homecoming Court 4, Football I -24, Basketball 1, School Play 3, (Light Crew 3), Platville Bridge Building Contest 3. DEBRA RICKERT Future Homemakers of Aentrica 1, Future Business Leaders Of America 2, Honor Roll 34, Business Machines Assistant 4. BRENDA RYAN Yearbook Staff 3, Science Club 1, Forensics 1-24, Spanish Club 1-2-34, Girls Recreation 1-2, Girls Track 2, Honor Roll I -2-34, School Play 4, National Honor Society 2-34, School Trip 2-34. LYLE SCHMIDT Band 1-3, Science Club 4, Chess Club 2, School Trip 2, Bridge Building Contest 4. MICHELLE SCHMIDT Band 1-2-34, Chorus 2-34, Stage Band 2-3, Swing Choir 2-34, Science Club 1, Girls Recreation I -2-3, Girls Volleyball 1-2-34, Honor Roll 34, Solo and Ensemble 1-2-34, School Play 2, School Trip 1, Color Guard 2-34, Stevens Point Music Camp 3. WAYNE SCHMIDT Prom Court 3, Golf 34, Basketball 2-34, (JV Letter 3). RICHARD SCHWARTZ Science Club 1-2-34, Chess Club 1. Baseball 1, Wrestling 1-2-34, Football 1. ROBIN SCHWARTZ Science Club 1-2-34, Track 2, Cross Country 2, Basketball 34. ‘Peutyen, 0De ia TQic evt De Ue W v;; ' : 20 SW « £ Redecteui Icfie ScdnticU “K Uf Rededetv TfticdeCCe Sc nuM A Ricduvid ScAtWVltf 7ont Ret de TVaytte ScAnticU ntce, “Rodin Sc twvUf Keuitt 'ZOetfe 'Wti ke 7 Je££ titf RENEE SHERWOOD Band 2-34, Chorus 2-34, Yearbook Staff 4. Swing Choir 2-34, Lettermen’s Club 4, Science Club 1, Student Council 4, Spanish Club 4, (Student Council Representative), Homecoming Court 4, (Queen), Girls Recreation 1-2-3, Girls Volleyball 1-2-34, Girls Basketball 4, (Manager) Girls Track 4, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Solo and Ensemble 4, School Trip 3, Color Guard 2-34, Musical 2. VALERIE SOBOTTA Band 1-2-3, Yearbook Staff 34, (Co-Editor 4), Newspaper Staff 1-2-34, Science Club 1-2-34, Forensics 2-34, Future Homemakers of America 3, Student Council 1-34, (Treasurer 3, Secretary 4), Pep Club 1, Radio Club 1, Spanish Club 34, Prom Court 3, Girls Recreation 1-2, Girls Volleyball 1-2-3, Math Team 2-34, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Solo and Ensemble I-2, Class Officer 14, (President 1, Secretary 4), School Trip 3. DENNIS STEINKE Science Club 1-2-34, Chess Club 4, Homecoming Court 4, Letlermen’s Club 2-34, Football 1-2-34. Honor Roll 34. DANIEL TOOMEY Newspaper Staff 34, Science Club 4, Homecoming Court 4, Chess Club 4, Track 4, Golf 1-3, Wrestling 1, Football 1-2-34, Honor Roll 3, School Play 1-2-34. JULIE URBAN Band 1-2-34, Chorus 2-34, Yearbook Staff 34 (Co-Editor 4), Stage Band 34 Swing Choir 34, Science Club 2-34, Forensics 1-2-3, Student Council 34, (Secretary, Vice-President) Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Honor Roll 1 -2 34, Solo and Ensemble 1-2-34, Class Officer I -34, (Secretary, Class Representative, President), National Honor Society 34, School Trip 3, Color Guard 4, Daughter of American Revolution Award 4, Who’s Who Among American High School Students 4. GRETCHEN WALTZ Band 1-2-3, Science Club 1-2, Forensics 2-3, Future Homemakers of America 2, Pep Club 1, Spanish Club 2-3, Chess Club 2, Homecoming Court 2-3, Girls Recreation 1-2, Girls Volleyball 2, Girls Basketball 1, Cheerleading 1-2-3, Honor Roll 1-2-34, Solo and Ensemble 1-2, Class Officer 1-2-3, (Secretary 1, Treasurer 2, Secretary 3), School Play 34, School Trip 3. MIKE wellnitz Band 1, Chess Club 1-2, Track 1, Football 1-2, Basketball 1, Bridge Building Contest 1-2-3. JUDY WIESE Chorus 1, Pom Pom Girls 1, Homecoming Court 4, Prom Court 3, Honor Roll 3. DAVID WILLIAMS School Play 2. LEE ZILLS Honor Roll 1-2-34, Bridge Building Contest 4. 23 'ZOitA Some 24 Caught in the act 02(fe Oct 0«ut. Easy does it — Patty How do you spell relief? 25 t e tecutt CeacC tAeisi fa£e it4 Top: Mr. Fall. Guidance Counselor Middle Left: Mrs. Canham, Secretary Right : Mrs. Flury, Secretary Bottom: Custodians, Roy Flury and Mr. Kuslits. 26 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE It is difficult to say just what students in the Senior Class will or should do after graduation. Seniors individually will decide their future. We hope you have begun to develop a set of standards and ideas, which are personally satisfying. These will be a great iad to guide you in your life and daily living. Mr. Edwin Baeten School Board standing: Phil Schelter, Orville Ruplinger, Vice-Pres. Kenneth Miller. Sitting: Clerk Keith Binning, Pres. Robert Schwanke, Treas.-Dan Honold. Absent, Richard Kester. Right Top: Mr. George Administrator. Left middle: Mr. Baeten—Principal. Right middle: Custodians: Mr. Flury and Mr.Canham. Bottom: Food Service Personnel: Anna Franke, Sue Suprenand, and Sally Peterson. 27 7 am net (zfaaict pon- 7 Cuive aeett j4ttet 7 Cove 28 GRADUATION It seems as if just yesterday We were freshman Sitting there and watching as the seniors we hardly knew, graduate. This morning We were sophomores Shedding a few tears As our friends graduate. This afternoon We were juniors Crying our eyes out, like we never thought was possible, as our companions graduate. Tonight, is the last'time we will be Seniors af OHS We found out that it is possible: tears were shed at the beginning, during the graduation march. That was just a sign of what to come As the classmates of ‘77’ graduate. Tomorrow-We are on our own! Dawn Ingalls fom vuMv, efettenctay, foctay. B.!f Top, from left: Crazy Day, Junior Christmas Skit. Center: Beth and Doreen put up Christmas tree. Bottom: Homecoming King and Queen, Mr. Nyhus with students. — Top: Court of Honor, from left to right: Wayne Schmidt and Patty Kottke, Glen Kottke and Michele Gerhartz, Jeff Gibson and Kris Boelk, Alan Collien and Nancy Krause, King Dean Geisthardt and Queen Julie Baeten, Scott Bliss and Laura Havey, Brian Fisher and Judy Wiese, Jim Hungerford and Julie Urban, and Mike Merk and Valerie Sobotta. Above: Deanna Conger and Julie Fisher serve punch to King Dean and Queen Julie. Right: King Dean and Queen Julie dancing. The Junior Prom was a great success, with students dancing to the band “Friends,” The theme, “Holding on to Yesterday,” was enhanced with the colors, dark blue, light blue, and white. The dance, which began at 8:30, ended at 12:30 with the Grand March at 10:30. 32 33 Top(Right): Santa said Mr. Heyn was a bad boy! Middle: “Jingle Bells” was the conclusion of the scientists’ experiment. Bottom: “Elves” report on toy progress. 34 Studeufo Out S t Left to right: Kathy Fisher, Katie Ludloff, Delores Abitz, Julie Urban, Julie Baeten, Nancy Krause, Renne Sherwood, Lois Schraufna-gel, Sue Lehman, Cindy Baier, Jackie Rosenbaum, Maureen Flood, Monica Ruplinger, Gretchen Waltz, Laura Havey, Val Sobotta, Wendy Jahns. Back row: Carol Geisthardt, Mrs. Geisthardt, Harold (The Bus Driver), Mrs. Huth, Kim Jerabek. wnnr 'ifnmrr Among the many sights visited on the school trip were the unforgettable Smithsonian Institute, Washington Monument, Arlington Cemetery, Independence Hall, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and the United States Capital itself. We will always treasure the good times and unique experiences we had in the Spring of 1976. We will always cherish the memories, but the awareness and appreciation for our great U.S. will continue to grow far beyond our short visit across the nation. 35 ‘TtZ ie float a 'Dance Homecoming 1976, September 13-18, started out with with Spirit Week which included Bib-and-Jean Day, Red, White, and Blue Day, Crazy Day, Stuffed Animal Day, and ended with Color Day. Weekend activities consisted of a Friday afternoon parade and a football game against the Campbellsport Cougars, which we lost, 22-8. In spite of the loss, spirits were not dampened, because the Saturday night dance, was a huge success. The Grand March took place at 10:30, with the crowning of Queen Renee Sherwood by King Glen Kottke. The crowd danced to the music of the “Dynamics” with the theme song of “Crimson and Clover.” We may not have won the game, but we won a week of spirit-filled activities. Homecoming Court: Tom Retzlaff, Kay Rebedew, Dennis Steinke, Judy Wiese, Mike Nickel, Patty Kottke, Bob Panzer, Nancy Krause, Jeff Gibson, Julie Baeten, Queen: Renee Sherwood, King: Glen Kottke, Julie Urban, Brian Fisher, Debbie Randall, Brian Rebedew, Kathy Bard, Dan Toomey, Karen Collien, Mike Merk, Katie Laudolff, Dean Geisthardt. Upper Left: Homecoming Court. Lower Left: King and Queen Dancing. Center: The Court Dancing. Lower Center: Cheerleaders in Action. Upper Right: King Glen and Queen Renee in car at Football Game. Center Right: Football players using strategy. Lower Right: Bonfire. f ZZh o 5 x, 46r -ic ( f“ k %k ftM CVv-vxAy Qc'- -0't ' pu W 2 J xx« 9 Jsl THE WAY WE WERE Memories light the corners of my mind. Misty watercolor memories of the way we were. Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind, smiles we gave to one another for the way we were. Can it be that it was all so simple then, or has time rewritten every line? If we had the chance to do it all again, tell me would we? Could we? Memories may be beautiful, and yet, what’s too painful to remember we simply choose to forget. So it’s the laughter we will remember, whenever we remember the way we were; The way we were. —From the movie mm £x ia 'S'ictuf TQetvantU ? yie uUc4 In a word, forensics is words—spoken words, to be precise. Starting in February and running through April, the forensics season, often as intense and stimulating as athletics, gives team members a chance to make new friends as well as the opportunity to develop poise and confidence. OIlS’s growing commitment to forensics is in the tradition of our highly competitive school. —Mrs. Thompson Five student librarians provided essential help in managing the library this year. Working a daily schedule was Maureen Flood, while Debbie Nickel, Gail Birschbach, Beth Ryan and Julie Baeten worked part time. The girls learned the routines quickly and provided very efficient service to the students and the librarian. They deserve our thanks for keeping the library working smoothly. Top front row, from left to right: Miss Nielsen, Mrs. Thompson, D. Scharschmidt, M. Ruplinger, D. Heinz, J. Pea, R. Gau, P. Kindschuh. Back row, from left to right: V. Sobotta, J. Heinz, R. Schmidt, M. Gerhartz, L. Williams, A. Collien, J. Gibson, B. Ryan, C. Wonser, N. Krause, G. Craig, D. Nickel. 40 —Mr. Tritz Study For the first time “mating” moves have been authorized during class time for the Oakfield students. Out of the dark recesses, shy sophomore girls have been held in check only by somber bishop action as they encounter moves that they never thought those senior players might try. With weekend tournaments and daily challenge matches, the Oakfield Chess Club is coming to the foreground. Why, we may even drop basketball next year if mating becomes more popular. Mr. Nienhouse and Mr. Heyn Front row from left: D. Toomey, D. Steinke, D. Geisthardt, T. Retzleff, K. Retzleff, B. Lund, D. Nickel, J. Pea. Back row: Mr. Nienhouse, Mr. Heyn, P. Hoffman, S. Bliss, M. Merk, A. Collien, G. Kottke, M. Nickel. 41 'TteoKyfavfee'i St z££ 'ie44e Any newspaper staffs big problem is meeting the deadlines, and our staff was no exception. A hard-working central committee, consisting of Editor Cheryl Honald and assistants Le-anne Bliss, Patti Kindschuh, Rose Gau and Julie Pea, provided the consistent work that brought the newspaper out close to the deadlines. Left to right; standing, Jane Esparza, Maureen Lutzke, Cory Wonsor, Julie Pea, Mr. Tritz, Patti Kindschuh, Laurie Bullard, Leanne Bliss, Donna Scharschmidt, Left to right; kneeling, Valerie Sobotta, Rose Gau, and Katie Laudloff. 42 f ‘ We This year’s yearbook staff has done a fantastic job. With meetings twice a week, we had a heavy load. This year we tried a little something different with two co-editors and Sue Launders as business manager. We have learned to accept criticism and compliments, and we have gained a great amount of self-satisfaction. It was a pleasure to work with such a co-operative staff. Tire editors-Julie Urban and Val Sobotta Staff, from left: Becky Wagenknecht, Jane Esparza, Roxanne Albrecht, Julie Urban-editor, Jane Zills, Renee Sherwood, Donna Barta, Val Sobotta—editor, Lynn Lefeber, Sue Launders-business manager, Corry Wonser, Rose Gau, and Doug McLean—advisor. New member not shown is Mary Wolfe. 43 2tcccCe tt ( xcutccC Right: President Mike Merk conducts a meeting. Far right: Val and Renee prepare for a sale of note cards. Bottom, seated from left: S. Nelson, R. Sherwood, S. Bliss J. Urban, L. Supernand. K. Collien, L. Bliss. Back Row, from left: Mr. Baeten, V. Sebetta, J. Redman. M. Merk, B. Dincen. M. Bell. S. Shafer, T. Adlemeyer 44 0?Cei? cutd s4cUC ‘P'ieci4t6 t Ca '3 z tcC Rifles: C. Schwanke, P. Kindschuh. L. Cook, J. Pea, M. Flood, and L. Bullard. Flags: R. Sherwood, J. Urban, R. Gau, M. Schmidt, P. Steinke, M. Gerhartz, D. Ingalls, D. Nickel, N. Krause, L. Schmidt. Not pictured, S. Jaeger, sub. This year a flag line and a rifle line were added to the band. The flag line led the band on parade ir the fall, and performed with the band at halftime of the football games. They also presented the colors before football and basketball games. Second semester, the rifle line joined them for the American flag present as well as in leading the band on parade. With the help of Beth and Brenda Ryan as instructors, the flag and rifle line was a real hit this year. —Mr. Nyhus 45 acatc6e rfinfiCane (fattest The OHS Science Gub’s main project is to promote and encourage science among the OHS students. This year we plan on holding a paper airplane contest and a model bridge contest. We also plan to go on field trips. The Science Gub also plans to hold a local science fair and to send OHS students to the State Science Fair. Gub advisers are Gene Nienhouse and A1 Messner. Members: front row, from left; Mr. Messner, W. Jahns, L. Bliss, P. Kindschuh, D. Schwartz, R. Panzer, B. Dineen, Mr. Nienhouse. Second row, from left; R. Panzer, D. Heinz, B. Lund, J. Urban, P. Brauer, M. Schmidt, C. Kindschuh. Third row, from left; R. Schwartz, J. Urban, R. Schmidt, J. Rosenbaum, S. Lehman, A. Gell-ings, A. Ferreri, T. Riese, R. Shell. Fourth row, from left; S. Fisher, P. Hoffman, R. Gau, D. Dehn, E. Steinke, D. Graff, J. Franke, T. Philipsky. Top row, from left; B. Rebedew, D. Launders, M. Conrad, D. Toomey, D. Steinke, G. Kottke, T. Ret-zleff. 46 s4c£eiven deceive Top Left: Glen Kottke-Voted Most Valuable Player and captain of the football team. Top Right: Michele Gerhartz-winner of the General Mills Search for Leadership in Family Living test. Center: National Honor Society. Standing left to right: Kay Rebedew, Julie Baeten, Patti Kind-schuh. Rose Gau. Seated: Brenda Ryan, Julie Urban, Michele Gerhartz and Scott Bliss. Bottom: Julie Urban-awarded Daughter of American Revolution. Bottom Right: Badger Girls and Boys State. Left to Right: Michele Gerhartz, Scott Bliss, Julie Baeten, Mike Merk, and Bob Panzer. 8 jr ■ ? v; aiftrw This is the second year that Oakfield High School has participated in the Flyway Conference in the sport of Volleyball. There were a total of 27 girls participating on the two teams, JV and Varsity. This ye.ar was probably the best showing that the girls , Freshmen through Senior, had in several years, as far as total participation goes. Farewell Seniors, and thank you for your interest a and participation in the great sport of volleyball. Mrs. Fink 51 Girl’s Basketball For the first time the girls' basketball teams around the conference were competing for the Flyway Conference Title in basketball this year. This latest title now completes conference competition in three sports-volleyball, basketball and track, where girls are the participants. The Oaks, again, relied on strong participation from the underclassmen in filling vacancies on both the JV and Varsity teams. A total of 21 girls participated in this year’s program, acting as managers, statisticians and players. The girls’ teams will play a full 18 game season in 1977-78, in addition to the state tournament series. -Mary Fink Top picture, front row, from left to right: D. Conger, G. Birschbach. Second row, from left to right: R. Sherwood, J. Vine, S. Vielbig, D. Wiese, J. Heinz, Mrs. Fink. Third row, from left to right: L. Lefeber, L. Schmidt. Top row, from left to right: D. Collien, K. Collien, S. Scharschmidt, D. Collien. Picture at left, back row, from left to right, standing: D. Ingalls, S. Toomey, P. Brauer, L. Schmidt, D. Clark, Mrs. Fink. Front row, from left to right: S. Scharschmidt, S. Rumbuc, C. Mueller, D. Heinz, D. Collien, D. Collien. 52 76etf W The girls track team had an experience which did not occur in any other participation sport this year. The girl’s team traveled with the boy’s team to the same event. Besides making for a more interesting trip, we felt the girls had an excellent opportunity to observe the boys in their events, and learn from a more experienced team. The bulk of our team had consisted of underclassmen who, hopefully, will help dominate the Conference next year and in years to come. Thank you for your participation and lets look forward to next year as our year to win. Mrs. Fink 53 (a )t OeUb f Kathy Steinbarth is a Sophomore and her zodiac sign is Aquarius. The best thing she likes about cheerleading is being able to show school spirit. Karen Bard is a Sophomore and her sign is Virgo. Her favorite thing about cheerleading is being rowdie. Lisa Gerhartz is a Sophomore, her sign is Capricorn. She likes pep and enthusiasm. Becky Wagenknecht is a Sophomore and a Capricorn. She likes the smiles while cheering. Mary Hungerford is a Sophomore and a Pisces. The best thing she likes about cheerleading is getting fired up for the games. This summer we attended cheerleading camp at Birch Knoll. It was from August 18th to the 22nd. There, we learned new cheers and chants. We met many other cheerleaders who gave us ideas on how to improve our spirit throughout the school. We received two Excellents, and two Superiors. Once again we received the “Spirit Stick.” Cheerleading Camp brought us closer together in the search of what cheerleading is all about. 54 VARSITY CHEERLEADER MEMORIES Julie Baeten: One on my most memorable experiences is being able to have the opportunity to meet lots of people and show them that we can be proud of our team. Kris Patzer: I enjoyed our last night at Camp Birch Knoll. Everyone sat around and did skits, chants, and sang songs. I also enjoyed seeing people smile and cheering along with us. Patty Kottke: Just to look up and see people smiling and cheering along with us. Kris Boelk: The best part of being a cheerleader was being able to cheer at home and traveling meets, and to show you can be proud of Oakfield. Sue Nelson: My best experience was the meetings before practice. Tana George: Just getting to know the fellow cheerleaders. % 1 4 WRESTLING CHEERLEADERS PORTRAITS Jackie Held is a Virgo; she likes panda bears, English, and horses. Her favorite food is chicken. Shelly Mason’s sign is Cancer; she enjoys tropical fish, and playing pool. Her favorite food is Pizza. LuAnn Parish is a Sagittarian; she likes biology, monkeys, swimming, and her favorite food is Pizza. Debbie Guell is a Leo; she enjoys being with horses and listening to music. Her favorite food is Pizza. 55 Occ% io tic 'Tttea 07'tac6 The track team was small and made up of young men this spring. Scott Bliss, Steve George, and Dean Geisthardt were good performers as the Oaks won two dual meets out of seven. Coach Hamilton The increased popularity of golf at OHS is shown by the large 1976 turn-out, more than for any other spring sport. Consequently a full schedule of meets were held for Varsity and Junior Varsity. With only one Letterman, Mike Redman, returning, it promised to be a tough season. However, our young talent did well enough to give us a 4-4 season, Mike Redman and Mike Merk leading the way! Coach McLean 7'KIC Kneeling, from left: Tim Kott-ke, Charlie Parduhn, Scott Burhop, Dean Geisthardt, Greg VanEgtern, Mike Schmidt. Standing: Bob Gutierrez, Scott Bliss, Mark Whyms, Me (Coach), Steve George, Chris Adelmeyer, Alan Collien, Dean Patchett. Seated, from left: Joe Flury, Rick Shell, Mike Merk, Mike Redman, Tim Shady, Jeff Redman, Jeff Tadrnan, Standing: Coach McLean, Mike Conrad Joe Collien, Wayne Schmidt, Tim Riese, Tom Philipsky, Dan Toomey. 4. 56 t‘fatenate No crowds, no girls, and no glory this year for the Oaks cross country team. Our team ran with lots of heart, but unfortunately that doesn’t show up in the record books. Little does the school realize that Oakfield’s cross country team was also a great soccer team this year, as we used soccer for training. Our “veteran goalie” Charlie Parduhn is the second best sophomore in the conference, while our rookie forward” Gerhard Steuwer ran the second best freshman time in varsity competition. —Coach-Nienhouse C A-S2 P The 1976 baseball team was made up mostly of underclassmen. Next year, with the experience which has been obtained, it should be a successful season. Also, at this time I would like to wish Oakfield’s athletic coaches, teachers and everyone associated with education the very best! —Mr. Gehring 1976 Coach Front Row: J. Tadman, P. Iturbide, J. Erdmann, K. Thorpe, T. Kottke, C. Dineen, S. Inks, J. Fitzpatrick, S. Shafer, T. Shady, J. Holz, B. Gutierrez, C. Kilian. Second Row: B. Henke, L. Kintzler, T. Shafer, R. Dineen, S. KJaetsch, G. Van Egtem, J. Flury, T. Riese, J. Koch, J. Redman, R. Guell, M. Sobotta, S. Bliss, R. Shell, T. Retzleff, J. Hofman, D. Steinke, G. Kottke, B. Fisher, D. Toomey, D. Geisthardt, M. Merk, J. Gibson, M. Nickel, B. Rcbedew, T. Philipsky, R. Panzer, Mr. Toomey. Top Row: Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Heyn. Front Row: M. Gage, R. Cowles, B. Geisthardt, P. Hilbert, M, Dewitz, R. Heinz, D. Redman, M. Vine, K. Retzleff, D. Van Egtern. Middle Row: D. Honald, T. Adelmeyer, G. Osier, B. Novak, L. Geisthardt, D. Conger, K. Ryan, R. Franke, C. Kindschuh. Back Row: Coach Tamminga, M. Perry, M. Bell, K. Boelk, M. Ryan, K. Albrecht, M. Havey, G. Sobotta, D. Juliar. 58 T. Retzleff, B. Fisher, D. Toomey, D. Steinke, G. Kottke, M. Merk, D. Geisthardt, J. Gibson, M. Nickel, B. Rebedew. The 1976 Oakfield JV football team finished the season with a respectable 3-3 record, winning two of the last three games at home. Wins came by scores of 18-12 in overtime against the Lions in Lomira, 14-8 versus North Fondy, and a season-ending 12-6 hometown decision over Laconia. J976FOOTBALL It wasn’t a season to remember, but we did our best, and this resulted in Jeff Gibson being elected First Team All Con-Conference End, and Glenn Kottke elected First Team Offensive Tackle, captain, and Most Valuable Player for 1976. My thanks to the entire football squad. Coach Toomey 59 Coach Heyn '%0'ie4t£en V zn iUf Front row left to right: Charlie Parduhn, Chuck Dineen, Jeff Koch. Bill Dineen, Jerry Erdmann, Marc Sobotta. Back row left to right Coach Hamilton, Tim Shafer, Randy Schmidt, Shawn McCoy, Bob Dineen, Scott Shafer, Randy Panzer-Manager, not present Glen Kottke. 60 fo (fata l ict Ue4, Right page: Top left— Our first meet against Winne-connie. Middle left— Exercise, exercise, exercise. Middle right— Senior star Bill Dineen. This page: Top left- Glenn Sobotta and Neil Stafford at practice. Lower left- Dan Redman working for a pin. With only three seniors on the squad the Oaks grapplers had to begin the season knowing they would be taking some lumps. But as we gained experience and poise our opponents all have found out we are going to win our share too! Coach Hamilton tycaUvi Front row, left to right: Mike Scharschmidt, Bryan Bard, Mark Dewitz, Rein-hard Heinz, Danny Redman, Bob Gutierrez, Back row, left to right: Glenn Sobotta, Kelly Ryan, Neil Stafford, Mike Havey, Brad Zimmerman, Kent Thorpe, David Gilbertson, Coach Hamilton 61 'Up woe Above: Joe Collien making a left-handed lay-up. Top right: Varsity, Front left to right, D. Geisthardt. J. Gibson, A. Collien, M. Merk. S. Bliss, M. Mathieu, G. Kottke, R. Schwartz, G. VanEgtern, J. Collien, J. Redman, Manager R. Panzer, Coach Ed Baeten kneeling in center. Middle right: Junior Varsity, From left to right. Managers R. Shell, and R. Guell, T. Riese, T. Philipsky, J. Flury, C. Schiller, J. Tadman, J. Ennis, J. Hofman, J. Holz, M. Schmidt, T. Kottke, kneeling in center Coach Bill Toomey. Lower right: Freshman, From left to right, B. Geisthardt, B. Novak, D. Flonald, T. Adelmeyer, R. Franke, M. Ryan, M. Bell, D. Conger, M. Vine, kneeling in center is Manager M. Perry, and Coach Jeff Hansen. 62 Top: Senior Stars. Standing, from left to right: Alan Collien, Mike Merk, Scott Bliss, Glen Kottke, Kneeling: Jeff Gibson, Robin Schwartz. Seated: Dean Geisthardt. Left Middle: Mr. Baeten explaining strategy. Right Middle: Mike Merk and Scott Bliss don’t let down on defense. Left Bottom: That’s a Big Two Points! Four lettermen, Scott Bliss, Jeff Gibson, Mike Merk and Dean Geisthardt, returned this year to give the team experience and leadership. They were joined by two other seniors, Alan Collien and Wayne Schmidt and four juniors, Joe Collien, Mark Mathieu. Jeff Redman, Greg Van-Egtern, to make up the varsity ten. With the combined talent of all the players, the team won seven of the last eight conference games to give them another title, co-champions, with Campbelisport. Dean Geisthardt was elected team captain and Scott Bliss received the Most Valuable Player award. Coach Ed Baeten 63 You never give us any credit! -J, Students show enthusiasm the first day of school! 66 THH God made the e He made the anii He made us out ol Each one is his litt Some do not alw; Doing something God made us of We all go through God didn’t make He meant (or us It all started wit! an of Go sight th Adam. To someplace WE ARE id sea, and me. love, dove, obey, mg everyday, iffererit races, r own paces, to Hurt one ano be sister and.br dto and Eve. ed them to leave nd He became mad evil was glad. Eve away, to live and stay, ur grandparents came, parents us, just the same, irough vilffnc nuhate, chaifge alRtus but it’s too late. Jesug Christ jjas a Superstar? e was ' away ;orgave at’s that’s Da jrom near and far feadt fact a 'WtS'MOTZ'ty. cUune i ti££ oust aeon. 67 ,'f .Yirr'i 0ZOan£d 7’taveCen4' 7a e cm 0? i El Club de Espanol consists of all “chicas” this year. We went to the Milwaukee International Folk Fair again this year. The trip took our largest number of “world travelers” — 63 students! In February the club had a “taco” and “pinata” party. The Spanish room has added more travel posters again this year, and the big sombrero still hangs on the wall as a symbol for those students who are enthusiastic about travel and culture. —Mrs. Dehn 69 Science (ZCaeeee at O S 70 Below: Mr. Nienhouse offers help to Dan. Right: Mr. Messner helps Katie with an experiment. Lower right: Bill working in the lab. Highlights of this year’s Science classes at OHS: Mr. Hamilton’s biology students dissected frogs, killed his Piranha, and saw bird pictures. Mr. Nienhouses’s physical science students boiled water and alcohol and determined the freezing point of moth balls, they also had a shocking experience. Mr. Messner’s chemistry students made sauerkraut, alcohol, and ate his jello cookies. Mr. Hamilton’s class took a field trip, and learned about bugs. Mr. Messner’s physics class gazed at stars, waves in toilets, and put little metal spheres in cups. Mr. Hamilton’s Advanced Biology students took notes. It was a great year for Science, and many other worthwhile experiements, too numerous to mention, were carried on to perpare students for life. 71 As another busy semester ended, the art room filled up with more and more student work. A great deal of work was saved for the annual Art Show, but it was a problem finding storage space. The Intro, to Crafts students made many of their Christmas gifts-especially decoupage presents. Basic Design students worked on Contrapuntal designs, metal tooling, and are now working on mosaics. Most of all, the students really enjoy Art History. Advanced Painting students did something new this year. They stretched their own canvas on wood frames for acrylic paintings. —Mrs. Huber Students ‘Ttta e 72 O.Tt.S. Forty-two Freshmen came into shop for the first time, and spent the first fifteen weeks at Mechanical Drawing, as we train our last classes before retirement. After Thanksgiving, they started Metal working and made a pair of candle stick holders for their Mothers for Christmas. One second semester project was the construction of a lamp for their own use or for their Fathers. Older students took courses in Drafting and Woods. —Mr. Tess 7%u4ic t6e The band participated in the Lion’s parade in Fond du Lac. They also performed at home football and basketball games, where they showed off the new flags and rifles. The chorus showed off its chamber choir at the two concerts given with the band. The Pom Pon Squad had a good season performing at home football and basketball games. This year they had joint practice with squads from other schools. 74 Top, from left: Pom Pon girls, Chorus with Mr. Nyhus, musical director. Center: Swing Choir, Flag Line, and Stagehand. Bottom: High School Band 75 Top from left: Mrs. Lynch and Mrs. Mortenson search for answers. Mrs. Thompson with World History class. Center: Mr. Messner works with new computer. Mrs. Mortenson in Algebra class. Cindy Mueller gives speech. Miss Nielson pushes cart to class. Bottom: Mrs. Lynch gives her advice in Algebra. Mr. Gruenwald spins the globe. SUtcUfitty s4 icie it Applied Math attempts to teach Freshmen students basic math skills and how to apply them in preparation for further courses in mathematics. Algebra is a course which attempts to prepare students for more advanced courses through the principles of logical thinking, abstraction and the use of variables. Geometry teaches the various types of reasoning—inductive, intuitive and deductive, which leads to formal proofs. Math III consists of one semester of more advanced algebra and one semester of trigonometry. Math IV reviews and advances the knowledge of previous courses. 76 World History students have been aided by the convenience of a built-in viewing screen this year. Paperbacks have been used to supplement the texts. Tire Industrial Revolution and the Enlightenment were highlights of the course. Students gave oral reports about these and other topics. Seniors in Social Problems observed current events and related them to social problems in the U. S. and in the world. Students brought guest speakers and prepared A-V materials for class. Family budgets were also constructed. Comparative study of economic systems was intensified. Mr. Gruenwald 77 Something new, but not original, was the situation at OHS for the start of a new school year. Because of a Federal Law enacted recently, equal classes of Phy Ed. and sports teams must be made available to all students. This has resulted in and the start of girls athletic competition on the conference level. The program should grow and expand, and this will benefit the individual, school, and the community. Mr. Toomey 78 Top row from left: Patti shoots for 2 points, Luann in mid air. Middle row: Dean and Chuck meet tough competition, Kim serves birdie, Mr. Toomey talking to girls. Third row: Rick Erdman kicks off, Mrs. Fink. Second semester physical education held some new experiences for the students. Power Volleyball was introduced using the bump, set and spike as a basic game strategy while Team Handball involved less complicated skills like running, throwing, and catching. A new challenge to the male students at OHS was a dance unit. We emphasized the rhythmic fundamentals of jazz, folk and contemporary dance steps. The classes finished the semester with two units of lifetime sports, archery and tennis. -Mrs. Fink 79 The enrollment in business classes this year was about 250 per day, a good share of the student population. The business teachers had to teach extra classes. A new and very able teacher. Miss Kathy Greenhalgh, handled the typing classes, Office Practice, Shorthand, and Merchandising. Mr. McLean continued as teacher of Bookkeeping, Business Machines, and Merchandising. Senior business students gave much of their time to helping the school office and teachers with their work, especially duplication on the offset press. —Mr. McLean — Ue itecC aCfotd 80 Top, from left: Miss Greenhalgh with Janice Heinz. Mr. Mclian teaches transcriber. Laura Esparza and Linda Dinse with Merchandising display. Bottom: Mike Nickel and Richard Schwartz operate Offset Press. Mrs. McLean’s sixth hour bookkeeping class. Steve Fisher in Business Machines class. dfrcctetitb ta exfoenience t e cv iid Sente z£e ct Mut ; tame- 4ctn t 82 It is the responsibility of Driver Education to foster an appreciation of modern motor vehicle operation in the student through a comprehensive program of instruction. This instruction includes such things as traffic rules and regulations, automobile maintenance, alcohol and drugs as related to human performance, insuring and buying an automobile, driving in adverse weather conditions, nature’s laws, and many other vital areas which the student needs in order to operate his or her vehicle safely. Mr. Hansen Throughout all of the Home Economics classes, the students learn about the different aspects of family living. This year the FHA members sponsored a very successful candle and cookbook sale. For enjoyment, the club had a bowling party and planned for a YMCA party later in the Spring. Mrs. Nyhus 83 The English Department of OHS had a new look in 1976-1977. First, new additions to the staff were Jacqualine Nielsen and John Heyn. Second, the Department reorganized the curriculm, reemphasizing traditional language and literature skills, and offering students at OHS a choice of semester courses at the junior and senior levels. Courses include Modern Communications, American Literature, World Literature, Speech and Composition and Creative Writing. The freshmen and sophomore levels continue to to be year courses emphasizing development and strengthening of basic language skills. Left to right: Mrs. Thompson, Miss Nielsen, Mr. Heyn, Karen Rumbuc at card catalog, Mrs. Dehn, and Shawn Ryan speaking to class. 84 Stcccteafo Se tte4tesi (? Htn6e 85 Students Pea 7 eisi s4$i£itce fo '20 xn Left Top: Roxanne Shady at sewing machine. Left Middle: Junior judges of the court. Right Top: Alan Gellings with woodworking project. Right Middle: Don Launders with clay project. 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Distributors of Farm Supplies Phone 583-3116 Brownsville, Wisconsin Compliments of HOFF’S UNITED FOODS Phone 583-3350, 269-4798 IRV’S APPLIANCE Quality Dealer In Admiral, Speed Queen Featuring a Complete Line of Groceries and Custom Slaughtering and Processing Wayne Hoff Proprietor Brownsville Specialization In Residential, Industrial, Commercial Wiring Phone: 583-4104 Oakfield, Wl Compliments of Brownsville State Bank of Brownsville — Lomira Tel. 583-3166 269-4225 Wisconsin Tel. 269-4422 MIGHTY OAKS PIZZA Jerry and Judy Krueger 583-3470 Featuring a wide variety of pizza combinations and your favorite sandwiches. Serving chicken on Saturday. Member F.D.I.C. EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Best Wishes to Class of “77” DANA WORM PHARMACY 104 S. Main Fond du Lac and KENTRON DRUG Southtown Shopping MICHELS Center PIPELINE AND UNDERGROUND CABLE CONTRACTORS MICHELS PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. DALE R. MICHELS President 5265 N. 124th St. Milwaukee, Wis. 5S225 '414) 781-3240 P. O. Box 128 Brownsville, Wis. 53006 (414) 583-3132 94 4 ROMORT MANUFACTURING COMPANY MACHINE SCREW PRODUCTS AUTO TIRE INFLATING EQUIPMENT Oakfield, Wisconsin STEIN DRUGS 88 Forest Avenue Fond du Lac, Wise. 54935 Telephone 921-5262 Neil Borchert R. Ph. OAKFIELD ELEVATOR CO. Oakfield Wisconsin DON J. OGLE AGENCY LEFEBER CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. Complete Concrete Masonry Service Fireplace Specialists Complete Insurance Protection Life, Fire, Casualty Snowmobile, Hunters 202 South Second St. Oakfield, Wisconsin 53065 Phone—583-3583 Associate—Dave D. Ogle Don Lefeber 414-921-5780 Route 5 Rogersville Road Fond du Lac, Wis. 54935 95 lank of GDakfielii (©akftelb. BliaronBin 531155 A SAFE PLACE to save for the things you want. A SAFE PLACE to leave your valuable papers. A REASONABLE PLACE to borrow monev. A CONVENIENT PLACE for checking accounts and other valuable services. BANK OF OAKFIELD Robert A. Bird, Pres. D. C. Kenyon, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Joyce Krueger, Asst. Cashier Mrs. Lavina Schelter, Asst. Cashier Mrs. Diane Kuslits, Asst. Cashier E. V. Buehner, Executive Vice President and Cashier Member Federal Reserve System Each deposit insured for $40,000 by 96 GOLF EQUIPMENT - LESSONS . CLUB REPAIRS CLASS ’ 'A'' MEMBER PGA - WISCONSIN PGA BILLY B. CLAGETT GOLF PROFESSIONAL ROLLING MEADOWS GOLF COURSE BOX 1656 FOND DU LAC. Wl 54935 HWYS A1 AND 151 Shop 414-921-936© Trains Crafts Planes RICK DE BOER AGENCY 770 S MAIN fONO ou lac. Wisconsin smi PHONl 077. M7-S1M Oft l� 4� 1 HOBBY HUT, LTD. 47 North Main Street Fond Du Lac, Wis. 54935 ROGER BELL Stow Manager firestone Phone 922-0780 Custom Picture Framing 106 N. Main Fond Ou Lac. Wl 54936 Phon 921-1950 EDMUNDS BUS SERVICE Compliments of LEE CAROL EDMUNDS O'BRIEN’S The Fashion Corner Main at Second Downtown Fond Du Lac Ladies’ and Children’s Apparel Accessories Linens and Bedding THE DALE JIM’S SUPER VALUE Corner Johnson Main Fond du Lac STATE BANK OF WAUPUN Compliments of LAUX STUDIO 137 S. Main Street Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 97 KRAIL JEWELRY 105 North Main Fond Du Lac’s Oldest and Finest Jewelry BSSffll Store AMERICAS STEAK EXPERT Best Wishes to All Oakfield High Students 484 W. Johnson Fond du Lac, Wis. Royal Brass Inc. Compliments of GYSBER'S SUPER MARKET Automotive and Hydraulic Service to Agriculture Industry 442 Arlington Ave. Fond du Lac, Wis. 54935 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 77 Brenner Tank, Inc. FOND du LAC 98 Jimmie’s Highways 41 and 151 Fond du Lac 8 Free Wallets Student Specials with an order at Ahrens Photography Southtown Shopping Center fompafii jDVL’ SENTRY FOODS BIRD LAWN FARMS Congratulations to the Class of 77 Robert A. Bird Mike Conrad Joe Wettstein Mike Conrad, Jr. Serving the finest in Sandwiches, Dinners, Soft Drinks, Beer, Malts, Shakes, Sodas, Sundaes. featuring The Mighty Oaks Sundae Good Luck Class of “77” from Tim at SPEEDWAY 1 ntem uutce Roger Allen Oelke was bom at Waupun Memorial Hospital March 12,1958, sone of Harold and Agnes Oelke. He was the youngest member of the family with two brothers, David and Gorden, and a sister Jean. Roger was a happy, healthy, content little boy with a love for animals, especially cats and dogs. In 1964 he started first grade at Lamartine Grade School. When the schools consolidated he transferred to Oakfield High School system in 1973. His brother Gorden, got Roger interested in football, baseball and basketball early in life. He was an enthusiastic observer at most games played at Oakfield. The last two years he started to play golf. However, he recieved his pleasure from hunting and fishing. He could spend hours reminiscing about Ills experiences, and discussing guns and fishing equipment. Roger died Sunday, May 23,1976 at the age of 18, as a result of an accident. Money for new trophy case donated by Geraldine Miller. 100 1 inter collecjicitc press, inc.