Park Falls High School - Torch Yearbook (Park Falls, WI)

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Krive was the team's high point gal. Another of the team's attractions wastheir cheerleader Audrey Bomberger. On reaching the airport Kenny hastily said good-bye andboarded the plane. As the stewardess checked off his name he looked at her and guess who it was? An- other oldclassmate,Jane Hilgart. As he waited for the plane to start,Kenny picked upe magazine. On the coverwasa picture of the NCover Girl of the Month,H Laura Lee Meyer. As time passed,Kenny asked Janie if something was wrong. She told him that they were waiting for the glamorous movie actress, Dorothy Amour, formerly Dorothy Gustafson. Then Janie took him in to meet the pilot, and old friend, Lawrence Schmidt. Two other celebrities got aboard at Chicago. They were Doris Reynolds, Commander in Chief of the Wacs, and Doris Robbinswhowas touringthecountry with the Philharmonic Orchestra. After a pleasant trip, Kenny arrived home at Park Falls. There he found a ticket to James Van Camp's private showing of his latest art works, awaiting him. Thus, we see that the little class of '5lcertainly made their mark in the world. CLASS HISTORY Though very different wc, the Freshman Class of 'MT-'h8, found this year the open door to a new kind of school life. The upper classmen were very understanding and helpful tnusduring our first bewildered days. To represent us we elected for Pres. Ronald Parkinsong M Pres, George Upton, and Sed Treas Dorothy Gustafson. Years 'h8-'h9, the -doors of Lincoln High opened to us, we returned gladly to our friends and teachers, old and new. Of course in the place of bewider- ment and awe was a feeling of familiarity anda.little d'super- iority toward the Freshman. As our leaders we chose: Pres. John Wenninger, Vice Pres. Arnold Larson, and Sec. Treas. Jack Whitmer. The Sophs have taken a promhent part tischool activitws this year. The many clubs and musical organizations have bene- fited withamembership including many Sophmores. hithe Homecoming parade our float took second prize. Two dances were given by the Class: nThe Snowballn and a Spring Dance. Years '49-'50 reopened again to the members of the Class of '5l. A momentous Junior year. To represent us we chose three of the most willing and able class members: Robert Phillips, Pres, Joan Hanson, Vice Presg and Jane Wells, Sec. Treas. Our first big project was a very appropriate Armistice Day Dance. Even more successful was the HCupid's Canter.n Of course, the crowning event was the Junior Prom. Thareigning royalty were King George Upton unc his lovely Queen, Dorothy iusiafson. The gym was decorated to fit the theme, nMoonlight and Rosesn am.the beautiful music of Benny Graham and his orchestra, created a perfect evening that will never be forgotten or sur- passed by those who attended. On Sept. S, 1950, we, the Class of 'Sl entered Lincoln High to begin our final glorious year. As Seniors we found a certain respect shown to us by the other classes, a respect which we sincerely tried tnearn. The Senior float very appro- priately took first place in the Homecoming parade. The first dance of the season, The Royal Cardinal Ball, was given by the Class of 'Sl for the undefeated football team. All the clubs, sports and other school activities profited by the talents of our class members. At this time we wish to thank the faculty and school board members, for the help and under- standing they have shown us. 27

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CLASS Recently Kenny Balczewski was in New York and he visited his old friend and former classmate, JoAnn Anderson,Editor of the New York Times. JoAnn asked him what brought him to New York. She was greatly surprised uafind that he was a traveling salesman for the new H510 car, the hottest thing on wheels. It was invented by another former classmate, Jack Steiger. The principle of this amazing new car is that it is driven without the use of hands! After a trial spin, JoAnn was eager to buy one of these cars. Seeing that it was for such a close associate, Kenny said he'd have it rushed direct from the factory in Detroit, owned by Jim Teeters. That night while they were out seeing New York night life, they stopped at the world-famous night club, uHatch's Hut,H owned and operated by George Hatch. The orchestra which provided the entertainment for the evening was nCarter's Caravan,H led by LeRoy Carter. The band's vocal star was Ray Tafelski,whose record nwisconsin Wonderland,N written by Archie Graffunder, was first on the Hit Parade. Also featured with the band was UHot Lips Hilgart,U Koozie to you. At the table next to JoAnn andKenny's,George Upton was celebrating his victory at golf. CHetumljust won the Walker Cup.J He, and his private caddy, Clayton Janetski, invited these former classmates to join them. The conversation turned to the class of '51 and the following facts were discovered, Jack Whitmer had been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Jean Sutherland was head chef at the Waldorf Astoria. Vera Canik was chief surgeon.atJohn Hopkins Memorial Hospital where Janet Fritz was head nurse. Mary Lou Miller was happily married to Clem Cuddeback. Lorraine Herbst styles hair for Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer and also sees a good deal May l, 1961 of her fiancee, John Hoffman, 26 PROP!-IECY who was a director there. Ann Senkbeil was the bookkeeper for Hoppes store. CShe haszapersonal interest in the business.l Bob Phillips was a game warden. He had just revised Wisconsin game laws. Artie Schmidt owns a world famous resort on the French Riviera. His head janitor is Jim Thibedeau. In the indoor sports field, the class of '51 has also shined. Ray Stueber is the world-famous pool whooter, and Dennis Kelnhofer bowls anaverage of 275. Jeanette Farley is Spanish interpreter for the U.N. Leola Nimmo conducts revival meetings in a tent that covers 5 blocks. Rosie Schmidt is Mrs. John Kznarich. Phyllis Smetak is secretary tothe President of the U.N., Wayne Bichanich. The next day Kenny had to leave at noon, and while they were on the way to the airport JoAnn tuned in to hear the news as broadcasted by the famous com- mentator, Lawrence Lobermier. They found that the class of '51 was contributing a great deal to the news ofthe day. Arnie Larson just-invented amachine that does your work fo1'youwhile yousleep. Mildred Sather just replaced Hoover as head of the F.B.I. Mary Lucas made a new shorthand speed record by taking 525 words a minute. Dee Dee Greenwood made 4 home runs to win another game for the Dodgers. The Kentucky Derby had just been won by nGreased Lightning,W born and raised on Dick Kempen's horse ranch in Montana. The jockey was Clem Harris. A UKN bomb, more devastating than either the atom or HHN bomb, has been discovered by Einstein the second, Arthur Koshak. At the end of the news Lawrence announced that at two o'clock that day Umaworld-famous Amazons, coached by Carol Wardensky, would play a game. The game would be broadcast by John Wenninger for Gillete Blue Blades. Lawrence talked for a time about the team and informed the radio listeners that Elenora

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1ST ROW: D. Gla- sser, Sc Flat, M. Blodgctt, W. And- son, Mo Carlson, Mo Pnlier FND ROW: MimsUm- land, R. APndt,J. Colcmwn, M. Fals- iaJ,hUssIbtersom XRD inf ROW: R.Plem- , L. Fnnwl, Lo Gundursgaard, R, n t W ,- ru' S , Ac .vre1udr- Clt0U 28 lSllI2OW: .E. Ilil- gart, D. Haasl J.Molzner, M.Kap- itz, B.Miller, G. Holt, G. Marth. HND ROW: W. Hil- uart, J.Leitl, J. Hunter, L,Hickey, R. Knishka. 3RD ROW: G. Mur- nik, C. Kilger R. Larson, J. Le- Valley, R.Marteno JUF