Prairie Du Chien High School - Blackhawk Yearbook (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 130 of the 1936 volume:

Ex Libris Prairie Dos Published by the Junior and Senior Classes of Prairie du Chien High School Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Dedication . . To the memory of the late Mr. William Steinbach in appreciation of his patience with, and kindness toward, the students of the Prairie du Chien Public Schools, we, the members of the Prairie Dog Staff, respectfully dedicate this book. The death of Mr. William Stein-bach on December 2U, 1985, was a shock to the students of our school. Thirty years in the service of the school had endeared him to us. We knew him as a kind, patient friend and we shall never forget him because he never forgot us. Contents FACULTY CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS FEATURES . . . The Prairie du Chien High School was built for beauty as well as service. The corridors are especially attractive in their simplicity and stateliness. • . . . . The bright, cheerful, and spacious Assembly is used as a combined study hall and auditorium. Two well-equipped libraries adjoin it. Gdminisfaation t$oa b ojj Sclucaticn MR. RICHARD BACHTELL President MR. LEN DUCHARME Vice-President MISS EDITH DUCHARME Secretary MR. LEO LECH MR DR. WILLIAM NUGENT MR. BEN SCHAUB Superintendent of Schools, Bernard A. Kennedy . . . . who has rare ability to inspire all who come in contact with him and is loved and respected by all the students who have had the privilege of meeting him. r11 k Faculty of Prairie Hu Chien high school is efficient ami educationally well-equipped. Two members. Superintendent B. A. Kennedy and Miss Margaret Macauley, have M. A. degrees. Three members have B. A. degrees, three have B. E. degrees, one has a B. M. degree, and one. a B. S. degree. These degrees represent various schools normals, private schools, and universities in three different states. In the fall of 1933 the members of the faculty organized a local unit of the Wisconsin Education Association. There had been a local teachers' organization previous to this hut it was not affiliated with the State organization. The officers of the local who were eleeted then remain the same today, namely: President, Miss Margaret Macauley; Vice-President. Miss Caro-lyn Bergen; Secretary, Miss Nona Deary. The purpose of this organization is to promote the growth of a professional spirit and to develop interest in education by hriuging teachers in closer contact with teaching problems and methods. Meetings are held monthly. At each meeting some theme is developed by talks or by discussion. Such appropriate themes as How Education Develops the Power to Think have been the subjects of the meetings. Because all work and no play would, apparently, make even a teacher dull, the organization has one social gathering a year. This past year the members enjoyed a Christmas party. Last year a delightful boat trip through the picturesque Mississippi sloughs afforded a pleasant evening. Following several of the meetings. the Domestic Science Department served luncheon to the members of the organization. Margaret Macauley President 'faculty Carolyn A. Bergen, B. A. Mount Mar) College Margaret Garrity, B. A. St. Mary’s College Lila M. Murton Oshkosh State Teachers College Jean M. Schroeder, B. M. University of Wisconsin Earl L. Clark, B. E. Eau Claire State Teacher's College Helen M. Huff, B. A. Carroll College Mable J. Nock, B. E. Central State Teacher's College Cecil F. Smith, B. Ph. Ilipon Teacher's College Dorothea R. Cox, B. E. Superior Teacher's College Edward M. Kavanagh Pe La Salle Institute Margaret Patterson, B. A. University of Wisconsin Ruth Van AkKeren, B. E. La Crosse Teacher's College Nona M. Deary Milwaukee Teacher's College Dan W. Kissel, B. S. Stout Institute Helen G. Ryan, Diploma Whitewater Teacher's College {yeniots fluniots J li emotes '?lesltmen £((jlttli Cjtabe £eOentlt Cjtabe CLASSES eniols y KTKR thinking about the Seniors for a long time and wondering how to record both their good qualities and their faults, I concluded that the former far outweigh the latter and that perhaps the greatest ol these qualities is “perseverance.” The Seniors have always been somewhat handicapped by the fact that their class was so small that both students and faculty were apt to overlook them. As Freshmen they realized this and set out to make up in quality what they lacked in quantity. In doing this they were very successful. I fear they would have long ago been lost in the onsweep of the larger classes, had it not been for their perseverance. However this was not their only quality. They were not lacking in leadership and originality. The majority of the class held high offices in many organizations, including the Student Council, Literary Society, Music Organizations, and Sport's Clubs. Besides this, many were represented in the athletic field, as well as in the various extra curricular activities. An excellent example of their originality was the presentation of two pep skits and the proclamation of Senior Athletic Day. The Senior class has learned the value of leadership and so chose as its motto, “Always lead, never follow.” The blue Delphinium was chosen as the class flower and the class colors, blue and silver, symbolize, respectively, loyalty and the hope that in the future the members may always be mindful of the ideals which are their heritage from Alma Mater. York Crawford Senior Class President Remote • • Asche, Gale Elag Ballantine, David Dave Benda, Angela Anjy Branstetter, Robert Hans Brown, Edgar Ejar Caya, Lloyd L unker Chabela, Helen Helen Check, John Checker Day, Niles Buckshot Egge, Katherine Kay Gokey, Robert Duster Heisz, Madonna Donna Hughes, Gwendolyn Gwen Johnson, Robert Bob Kasparek, Helen Kassy Layde, Margaret Tootie Twenty-two Remote Lechnir, Raymond Shrimp Marvin, Dorothy Tarz Toberman, Nettie Toby Walker, LeRoy Hira m LlNZEN MEYER, ROBERT MaRA, FRANCIS Bob OCENOSAK, FERNE Milky Valant, Virginia Ginny Weighner, Alene Rachel Mara Parish, Lyle Lyle Valley, Joseph Joe Weniger, Earl Earlie Martin, Maurice Ike Plank, Genevieve Jenny Wainwright, Robert Jiygs Woods, Dorothy Sim ny T iventy-three enici Glass Pour eventful years of school are drawing to a close for those young people who have worked and played together, enjoying the activities of the school, and accepting the responsibilities which each year has brought. Four years of close association makes parting hard but reminiscing a pleasure. We, therefore, will go backwards in thought and relive those pleasures that are now passed. The fall of ’32, now a bit hazy, brought our group together. Uninteresting though it may seem now, we, typical green Frosh, enjoyed those days of blissful ignorance and even thrived on jolts given us by the upper classmen. In our Sophomore year the haze began to clear and much to everyone’s astonishment considerable athletic talent was found in several of the boys. Besides athletic ability, many of us rated the Honor Roll a good percentage of the time. By the time we were Juniors not only had the haze and mist entirely cleared, but the old clouds of self-consciousness and inferiority had been completely reversed. The time had come when we slicked our hair, polished our shoes and nails, and, so to speak, turned up our noses, and invited the world to watch us go by. It was now our turn to sponsor the Prom. What a gala event with the Grand March led by King Robert Wainwright and Queen Dorothy Woods! Maestro Bus Canfield did some wicked baton wielding that night and his orchestra played up to his leading. Another success was chalked up for us when “Polishing Papa,” our class play was presented. Ten members of the class were selected to take part in the play. The Senior year w’as a shining climax to three years of school life and comradeship. Knowing that a capable leader was needed, w'e Seniors chose York Crawford as our President, John Check, Vice-President, and Dorothy Marvin, Secretary. Angela Benda is Honor Student and will he among those whose names appear on the Honor Roll Plaque which hangs in the Reference Library. Each year since 1931 the student having the highest scholastic average for the four years of High School has had his or her name engraved on this Honor Roll. York Crawford w'as Valedictorian and Alene Weighner Salutatorian. These three were chosen from among the ten students having the highest scholastic average. The other high average students were: Lloyd Cava, John Check, Katherine Egge, Robert Gokey, Madonna Heisz, Maurice Martin, and Dorothy Marvin. Volumes w'ould not hold the stories we should like to tell you, but it is Commencement time and we must leave. Twenty-four unions jj.unio’i Class ith malice toward none; with smiles for all; with ambition to do what they believe is right, the members of the Junior class are striving to accomplish great things: to be a success as a class: to retain their high scholastic standing throughout their school life; and to do all which may aid them in achieving a lasting peace among themselves and their teachers. Two years and some months ago, this group, showing many signs of being meek and shy, first entered our high school as a class. These qualities have since proved to be deciding factors in the development of the class. As Freshmen, they gave James Kennedy power to control the class. Rita Johnson and Charles Lang assisted him as Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer, respectively. Mr. Smith was chosen class Adviser. These “Freshies” successfully struggled through the trials of initiation at the Freshman Mixer, given by the upperclassmen. Their only social affair was the Freshman-Sophomore party, given in return for the Mixer. James Kennedy was again re-elected President of the class in its Sophomore year. Roy George and Harry Oestriech served as Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer while Mr. Karl Clark acted as class Adviser. According to custom, these Sophomores presented the Freshman Mixer, at which time the Freshmen catered to their whims and wishes. Later in the year they held a gala class party. For the third time James Kennedy was chosen class President when the Juniors elected him. Harry Oestriech and Roy George were elected Vice-President and Secretary-Treasurer, and Miss Helen Huff was given the responsibility of class Adviser. This class has been outstanding in many activities in the school. The members showed their dramatic ability when they successfully presented their class play “As the Clock Strikes.” They were well represented in athletics. In football, Evans, Feally, Kennedy, Oestriech, and Stevens merited letters. Oestriech has been made Captain-Elect of the 1936 football team. George and Oestriech were awarded letters for baseball. 'These two hoys also did good work in basketball. The most outstanding event in the life of the Juniors was the Prom. For this occasion the gymnasium was transformed into an old fashioned garden. Myriads of flowers rambling over graceful arbors and picket fences gave the gym an atmosphere of quaint charm. James Kennedy, Prom King, and his selected Queen, Rita Johnson, presided over this domain. As the graduating class of 1937, these Juniors have set their mark high, and they are looking forward to their Senior year with a determination to surpass the records set by former classes. Twenty-seven unices Willard Ahrens Bill Lola Atchison Shrimp Dorothea Bach tell Cherry Margaret Becwar Becky Bernice Benish Bee Myrtle Benish Myrt. Maxine Brown Eenie Leone Bunders Toots Robert Campbell Boh Robert Cherrier Muffet John Cota Johnny Anne Dagnon A nnie Helen Doll Dolly William Doser Bill Mildred Eggleston Egge Norma Enke Enke i i Twenty-eight . . . unicls William Evans Butch Vera Haddock Dee die Faith Hoppe Blondie Marjorie Kieser Monnie Frank Feally Muscles Freda Hammer Free Rita Johnson Johnny Aloha Kramer Al Mary Esther Fisher Roy George Patsy William Harry Boucher James Kennedy Jim Charles Lang Chuck Middy Marjorie Hill Marge Inez Kielley Kitten Theodore Long Trrl Twenty-nine unions Ursula Lucas Urla Bernice Noble Snoony Helene Pohlman Shorty Myrtle Mara Myrt Harry Oestriech Sam Ren ada Rick Ricky Mary Ellen Scoville Doris Sebastian Scub Dodo Frances Marso Frannie Bernice Paulus Kid Russell Robejsek Wash Mary Steiner Cookie Robert Mattie Bob Robert Pellock Boober Joseph Rod Joe Frank Stevens Jerry Thirty Russell Strauman Jack Marie Suhrada Mike Arthur Thompson Ray Wilma Toubl Binyo Velma Vallee Val John Wachter Jack Verna Walker Vernie Eunnice Warren Boots Evelyn Welsh M uffffins Mildred Welsch Milly Marie Young Pee Wee Thirty-one Top Row: Edna Clark. Grace Honzel. La Vonne Dodd. Elmer Glllitzer, Glen Eber. Raymond Cooper. Dorothy Honzel. Norma Gentes. Seco� d Row: Robert Ballantine. Dorothy Eegleston, Clarence Hughes. Vernon Davies. Edward Graap. Malcolm Brunner. James Hefferon. Elaine Cokey. Glen Johnson. Bottom Row: Arthur Gokey. Loren Atchison. Marie Bunders. Roger Holmberg. Virginia Holmberg. Bernard Groenert, Evelyn Cham-oerlain. Frederick Clanton, Elvin Braem. ornoles HP I ME marches on and we find our frightened and green Freshmen timid Sophomores, patiently waiting for the opportunity to dictate from the throne of the upperclassmen. In their Freshman vear the class of '38 made a wise selection of class officers, Bernard Groenert, President: Roger Holmberg, Vice-President: and Virginia Holmberg, Secret ary-Treasurer. Mr. Smith was class Adviser. Fhese Freshmen first tasted high school social life when they were initiated by the Sophomores at the first party of the year to which the entire student body and faculty were invited. The Sophomore class officers for the first semester of the past year were Bernard Groenert, President: Roger Holmberg. Vice-President: Virginia Holmberg, Secretary; and Lucille Swingle, Treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester an election of officers was again held. Bernard Groenert was re-elected President; Robert Ivers was elected Vice-President; Adeline Koeeke, Secretary: and Roger Holmberg, Treasurer. Mr. Clark was class Adviser. I he Sophomores showed good judgment when they elected their officers to shoulder the responsibilities of their class. Socially the Sophomores showed that they too could entertain when they initiated the Freshmen on Sept. 19. The entire high school and faculty were invited to this gala affair. Following the initiation the guests were asked to go to the upper corridor where dancing was held. On Feb. 13, the Sophomore class had a leap year party. During the evening a square dance and a circle two-step were held. To choose partners for the circle two-step, a wheel of fortune was set up by which the hoys and girls were coupled off. Thirty-two Top Row: Dorothy Rogers. Merrill Rutter. Vera Voth, George Wiswall. Mary Woods. Warren Wade, Merlyn Kuchenbecker. Second Row: Geraldine Roth. Nellie Schwert, Rita Weighner. Violet Schwert. Charles Ohlert, Bernadine Scott, Lucille Swingle, Adeline Koecke. lla Kramer. Bottom Row: Allen Robinson. Ila Sebastian, Robert Steinbach, Betty Wachter, Richard Mara, Doreen Lucas, Robert Wachter, Bernadette Layde. omcles Scholastically, the Sophomores were good students. Approximately twenty-five per cent of the Sophomores appeared on the honor roll consistently during the past year. The present Sophomores have always taken an active part in public affairs. It h as been noted that they render their services willingly to aid in all public activities. Bernard Groenert has been a member of the student council for three years and has been active in all class activities. In the Forensic field these students have taken an active interest. In Oratory Malcolm Brunner capably represented the Sophomores. Lucille Swingle. Merlyn Kuchenbecker and Virginia Holmberg were contestants in the Declamatory contest and Dorothy Eggleston and Grace Honzel competed in the Extemporaneous Beading contest. Lucille Swingle and Merlyn Kuchenbecker won places in the local contest and Merlyn also merited third place in the League contest. The Sophomore class has many outstanding athletes. Robert Ivers was head manager of all athletics and a Letter man. Loren Atchison was a reserve on the basketball squad of the past year. “Babe' Graap and Glen Kber were all-around athletes, interested in football, basketball, baseball, and track. They were also Lettermen. Raymond Cooper was a reserve on the football team. These athletes will undoubtedly be members of the football, basketball, baseball. and track teams next year. The Sophomore class was also well represented in the music activities. Warren Wade and Dorothy Eggleston sang the leading roles in the high school operetta “The Sunhonnet Girl.” James Hefferon and Warren Wade were members of the Boys’ Octette. Two Sophomore girls were chosen for the Girls Sextette: M arie Bunders and Adeline Koecke. Thirty-three Top Row: Ursula Coorouffh. Bernadette Kozelou. Jean Campbell, Robert Beneker. Max Betzle. Clarence Benish. Mae Cheek. Evelyn Fiber, Carole DesKooher. Second Row: Frank Evans. June Kleser. Mary Fernette. Stanley Hamann. Lois Adams. Ba Teve Benda. Beona Jensen. Raymond Benish. Theresa Doll, Bury Ann Godden. Bottom Row: Marie Betz. Robert Jelinek. La Vina Jaynes. Caul DeMulh. Josephine Check. Raymond Daugherty. Evalon Crawford. Louis Cecka, Genevieve Kellogg. Donald Hill. Ellen Bauer. Billian Kuhn. 'fleshmen JMTaybe we didn’t find a left-hand monkey wrench, or a board stretcher, or a stove pipe wrench, or a key to the parade ground, or a kindling dryer, or a sky hook, but we have found a secure place in high school life and we were, perhaps, no more gullible than other Freshmen classes. We tried to oblige the upperclassmen during the first few weeks of school and, we suppose, gave them many laughs at our expense. But, that is all in the past and we, too, eonsider it a joke. We enjoyed our Freshman year and we expeet to enjoy our Sophomore year. After we became acquainted with our classmates, we ealled a meeting at which we elected Gordon Waehter, President of the class: Franklin Evans, Vice-President; and Beverly Lindner, Secretary-Treasurer. That was for the first semester. At the beginning of the second semester we held a class meeting for another election of officers. We chose June kieser, President; Robert aller, Vice-President; and Franklin Evans, Secretary-Treasurer. In September when we entered high school, like every other Freshman class, we were guests at a big affair called the Freshman Mixer, to which the entire school was invited. This was our initiation at which the upperclassmen had the privilege of giggling at 11s while we rolled peanuts along on the floor with our noses, sang, jigged, and furnished entertainment for our hosts. After the initiation was over, refreshments were served, and dancing was held in the upper corridor. For most of us this was our first dance. Upperclassmen condescendingly asked us to dance and we, in our inexperience, blackened white shoes and scratched black ones. Thirty-four Top Row: Raymond Warner, Margaret Iconic. Gordon Wachter. Ruth StolTel, Basil Stephens. Marion MacIOachern, Alvin Tollefson. Lorraine Sebastian. Lyle Lipke. Second Row: Beverly Lindner. Edith Strum. Shirley Noggle. Herman Walton, Lucille Tltlbacn, Earl Rvbarczyk, Leona White, Alliert Novey, Georgia Potts, .John Potts, Victor PaczynsKI. Bottom Row: Edwin Steinberg. Wilma Steinbach. Richard Shanbarker, Florence Stuckey. Marjorie McMahon. Robert Waller. Elsie l’errine. Rose Walker, Eugene Robejsek. Margaret Willard, Edward Moyer. men We really had a good time at our initiation and when II o’clock came and it was time to go home, we felt that the number of friends we had made more than repaid us for the demands made upon us as Freshmen. Unlike other Freshmen classes we gave no return party to the Sophomores, because we were afraid the Sophomores would go highbrow and forget that once they were Freshmen. Shortly after our class was organized as a whole, we were divided into two groups, forming two home rooms. Mr. Smith, our Adviser, supervised Home Room One, and Miss Patterson supervised Home Room Two. June Kieser was President of Home Room One for the first semester. Clarence Benish was Vice-President and Lois Adams, Secretary-Treasurer. When the second semester arrived and it was again time for elections Clarence Benish and Lois Adams were elected to the same positions which they held during semester one. Raymond Daugherty was chosen President. In Home Room Two Richard Shanbarker was elected President for the first semester: Wilma Steinbach, Vice-President: and Marian MacKachern, Secretary-Treasurer. The second semester officers were: Alvin Tollefson, President: Richard Shanbarker, Vice-President; and Marian MacKachern, Secretary-Treasurer. We, the class of ’39, began our high school careers by setting the standard of our class high, and it is our hope, and shall be our endeavor, to maintain these same high ideals and those set by classes that have preceded us in Prairie High. Thirty-five Top Row: Ira Ahrens, Hiram Schofield, Rosemary Gremore, Elinor Mae Davies, Dorothy Evans, Maymie Fischer, Neil Clayton, William Welsch. David Toberman. Third Row: Frederick Otto. Jasper Harwood, Janet Young, Gretchen Kieser, Arthur Kautman, Maxine Hultgren. Donnie Klelley, Eldon Kramer, Norman Mapson. Second Row: Raymond I 'aczvnski, Thomas Dagnon. Dolores Cooley. Lottie l’errine. Gertrude Chamberlain. Marietta McMahon. Mary Hill, Goldie Collins. Marion Steiner, Ronieky Johnson, Wanda MacVey. William Hefferon, Hilly Miller. Bottom Row: Robert Hill. Clyde Noggle, William Howe. Ellen Kramer, Arleen Steiner. Kenneth Noble, James Mathew, Ruth Waller, Harriet Bunders, Owen Clayton, Bernard Key. Richard Jambura. Cjlade Sijltt When the Eighth Grade, a class of forty-four active and industrious students began seeking careers in the fall the following officers were elected for the first semester: Arthur Kautman, President: Richard Jambura, Vice-President; and Ira Ahrens, Secretary-Treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester an election of officers was again held. Bonny Kielley was elected President; David Tobertnan, Vice-President; and William Welsch, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Deary was the teacher and class Adviser. The potentialities of any class may best he judged by considering its scholastic record. The following students appeared consistently on the honor roll: Ira Ahrens, Harriet Bunders, Delores Cooley. Elinor Davies, Mamie Fischer, Maxine Hultgren, Gretchen Kieser. Wanda Lou MacVey, Marietta McMahon, Arleen Steiner. Marion Steiner. David Toherman, and W illiam Welsch. The Eighth Grade was well represented on the Junior High basketball team. The following hoys made the team: Ira Ahrens, William Hefferon, Bernard Key, Eldon Kramer, Clyde Noggle, Frederick Otto, and David Toherman. Fhe principal activity for the boys of the class was the patrol. The girls formed a Girl Scout troop under the guidance of Miss Ruth Van Akkeran. Girls Physical Education Instructor. Flic troop was affiliated with the National Girl Scout Organization at Washington, I). C. There were twenty-three tenderfoot scouts. The troop was divided into four patrols. Elinor Davies of Grade Eight was one of the leaders. Thirty-six Top Row: C'orola Chamberlain. Eleanor Kozelou. Armllla Meyer Murray Dodd. Inez Evans. Mason Evans. Andrew Kozelou. Lucille Sternad. Thelma Strine. Raymond Gruhlke. Third Row: Elaine David. Gladys Hildebrand. Gale Hagensiek. Eleanor Hamann. Viola Tippery Ruth Markham, Armllla Kemnitzer, Mae Erdenl erger, Marcella Robinson. l oro-thy Horkheimer. LeRoy Tippery. Harold Enke. Harold Strine Second Row: biwnpj Toberman. Wanda LaRo |ue. Warren Godden. Arnold Sawvell. Grace Mickel. Marilyn Miller. Leona Irwin. Hetty Fheber. Jack Daugherty Lois Lroenert. Lyle Jt ;is0.n;n‘ mond Ashbacker. Bottom Row: Vernon Holmberg. Richard Buchwald 1 1 SF !® Robert Herold. Doris Wainwright. Gilman Aspenson. Jack Lake. Robert Steiner. Maiy Joan Hammel. Francis Smrcina. Cjiade (yeoen pROUD, ambitious, and a wee bit frightened of the large high school building and the big boys and girls, the Seventh Grade students entered the Junior High School last fall. Hut that was last fall and since that time these Seventh Graders have lost a considerable amount of their shyness and have math the older students take notice of them more than once. In the first place one member of the class was made an honorary member of the High School Student Council. This member was Leona Irwin, who was the President of tin Seventh Grade this year. Robert Herold was the Vice-President, Mary Joan Hammel and Francis Smrcina were chosen the Secretary-Treasurer for the first and second semesters, respectively. Miss Lila Murton is the Seventh Grade teacher. During a magazine subscription campaign held in February the Seventh Graders came forward in grand style to the aid of the Navy team. I he members of the class sold the most subscriptions numerically of any class. They sold more than two-hundred per cent of their quota. Leona Irwin placed second in individual sales. Scholastically, the class did well. The names of twenty-five per cent of the class appeared consistently on the honor roll. The Seventh Graders are all interested in athletics. Mason Evans, Robert Herold, and Le Roy Tippery were members of the Junior High basketball team. Enthusiasm runs high in the class and if these hoys and girls can retain this enthusiasm for school work they will, undoubtedly, make their mark in the Senior High. Thirty-seven . . Dleamels . . prairie du Chien Quick with the blood of French adventurers Preserves the stone walls of an old fur trading post By the changing sands of the Mississippi. John Jacob Astor Bartered with the Indians at the mouth of the Wisconsin. John Jacob Astor Cornered the pelts of the Northwest. Fifth Avenue Builds and wrecks and builds again. Fifth Avenue Caught in the quick of its changing sands Poes not preserve stone walls Of old fur trading posts. From “Old Prairie du Chiein” by Laura Sherry Qluis anc) Social Ctcti cities Top Row: Rita Johnson, Marie Suhrada, Renada Kick, Helene I'ohlnmn. Ray Phompsou, Bernice l'aulus. Marjorie Kleser, Bernice Noble. Bottom Row: Blank Fealty. Faith Hoppe. James Kennedy, Doris Sebastian, Robert WainwiiKht, Dorothy Marvin, Robert Pellock. PlaWie DoS Editor-in-chief . . . Doris Skbastian Feature Editors . . Marjorie Kieser Helene Pohlman Robert Pellock Literary Editors . . Rita Johnson Bernice Paulus Class Editors . . . . Dorothy Marvin Marie Schrada Mary Steiner Activity Editors . . Faith Hoppe Bernice Noble Renada Rick Athletic Editors . . Frank Feally Ray Thompson Robert Wainwright James Kennedy Art Editor........ Robert Gokey Business Manager . Robert Branstetter r|1HK members of the Prairie Dog stall’ were chosen last fall from the Junior and Senior classes. Miss Carolyn Bergen was the stall’ adviser. Realizing the responsibility placed in their hands, the members of the stall’ have worked hard to make this hook oije of which every student may he proud. The stair is especially pleased with the view section and hopes you will like it. The book is to be sent to the National Scholastic Press Association at the University of Minnesota for a rating. In 1932, for the first time in the history of annuals at Prairie High, the Prairie Dog was given a First Class Honor rating. In 1934, the time of the publication of the last year book, the same rating was given by the N. S. P. A. The members of the 1936 staff trust that they have kept up the high standard set by former stalls and that this, the 1936 Prairie Dog, will be rated hi gh. Forty-three Top Row: Doris Sebastian, C'harles Oblert, Bernice l aulus. Second Row: June Kieser, Robert Cherrier, Gordon Wachter, Haymond Daugherty, Alvin Tollefson, Kobert Ivers. Bottom Row: Roger Holmberg, Bernard Groenert, Dorothy Marvin, York Crawford, James Kennedy, John Check, Richard Shanbarker. Student Gouncil fJ'lHE Student Council was organized in 19b i for the purpose of giving the student body an active voice in the governing of the school. The Council consists of the four class presidents, the eight Home Room presidents, the presidents of the Seventh ami Mighth grades, Mr. Kennedy, the Council Adviser, and the four class Advisers. This year the first action of the Council was to approve of a plan lor increasing the activities dues from two dollars and forty cents to three dollars. The reason for this was to have more funds available to assist in the publication of the annual. This plan also provided for a discount of thirty cents il the student had two dollars and seventy cents credited to his name by April 1. After this date it was necessary to make the extra three payments. During the year the Council voted to hold election of officers of classes and Home Rooms semi-annually. This gave more students an opportunity to serve on the Council. The Student Council members have taken charge of and handled very successfully several outstanding activities this year. I he campaign for the selling of magazine subscriptions was completed under their direction and the plans for the Steinhach memorial were worked out by them. The Council is constantly working for the benefit of the students and has obtained many privileges for them through its efforts. Another work of the Council is to help enforce the regulations of the school. It has the authority to suggest the punishment for any student misdemeanor which is brought to its attention. Forty-four Top Row: Chief of Police. Hugo IJpke: Norman Mapson. Jasper Harwood. Hiram Schofield. William Welsch. Ira Ahrens. William Hefferon. Superintendent 18. A; Kennedy. Second Row: Robert Hill, Clyde Noggle. Hilly Howe. Thomas Dagnon. Hilly Miller. ICldon Kramer. James Mathew, Raymond Pae ynski. Bottom Row: Ronieky Johnson Kenneth Noble. Bernard Key. Frederick Otto. Miss Nona Deary. Arthur Kautnmn, David Toberman. Richard Jambura. Owen Clayton. Patlol I3o jS rJpiiF. Safety Patrol is an activity that develops high ideals of service among students; that provides opportunities to teach sportsmanship, loyalty, courtesy, teamwork, ami leadership: that affords a chance to learn how to think and act quickly and wisely in emergencies; that creates a love of exercise and play for the fun of doing: that makes the kind of citizen our schools should send out. The organization is made up of twenty-two Eighth grade hoys. Arthur Kautman is Captain, lie is assisted by two Lieutenants, Frederick Otto and David Toberman. Miss Nona Deary, Eighth grade teacher, is faculty adviser. At the beginning of the school term, these boys, in the presence of the Mayor of the city, the Honorable A. . Thompson, were formally sworn into office by Chief-of-Police, Hugo Lipke. They promised to do their duty to God and their Country and to obey the law. Their duties are numerous hut the primary purpose of the Safety Patrol is to protect small children, coming to and going from school, from careless drivers. Because of their alertness and dependability these hoys have been instrumental in saving the life of a small girl, and recovering a stolen car. During programs, and at athletic contests the Patrol Boys arc on duty as ushers. They are enthusiastic about their work and proud to he of service to their school and community. This year the Safety Patrol was recognized by the American Automobile Association, which presented a badge and Sam Brown belt to each member of the Patrol. Forty-five Top Row: Velma Vallee, Lloyd Caya. Dorothy Woods, York Crawford, Norma Enke. Second Row: William Evans. Leone Bunders. Robert Wainwright, Evelyn Welsh. Marjorie Kieser, Robert Johnson. Angela Benda, Charles Lang. Bottom Row: Alene Weigh-ner, Rita Johnson. Helene Pohlman, James Kennedy. Dorothy Marvin. Roy George. Dorothea Raehtell. Inez Kielley, Bernice Noble. Hitelalij £ .ne of the largest organization of the school which sponsor academic work is the Literary Society. The Society has an enrollment of fifty members. It was organized to promote interest in Forensic activities and to give its members practice in the use of correct parliamentary procedure. Miss Margaret Patterson, Librarian, is the director of this organization. The constitution of the Literary Society calls for one meeting each six weeks period. These meetings are generally held during the activity period and consist of a regular business meeting and a program presented by one of the Clubs belonging to the Society—the Extemporaneous Reading Cluh. the Extemporaneous Speaking Cluh. the Declamatory, Dramatic, and Oratory Clubs. The Clubs are directed by the following faculty members, respectively: Miss Dorothea Cox, Mr. Earl Clark. Miss Ruth Van Akkeren, Miss Margaret Garrity, and Miss Helen Huff. Dorothy Marvin, a Senior, is President of the Literary Society, James Kennedy, a Junior, is Vice-President, and Virginia Holniberg, a Sophomore, is Secretary-Treasurer. Membership in the Literary Society requires participation in the activities of at least one, and not more than two, Cluhs. This regulation, which was introduced last fall, caused the enrollment in the organization to drop hut it has made the society more valuable. In addition to this regulation each Cluh has been allowed only a certain number of members. The minimum was based upon a study of the Chibs’ enrollments of previous years. The advantage of this regulation is readily seen. Only those students who are really interested in Forensic work are given the privilege of the training which these organizations offer. Forty-six Top Row: Mary Woods. Raymond Daugherty, Marion MacEachcrn. James Hefferon. Merlyn Kucheni� ecker. Second Row: Nellie Schwert, Doreen Lucas, iolet Schwert. Malcolm Urunner, Marie Bunders. June Kieser. Bottom Row: Richard Shanbarker. Beverly Lindner. Lucy Ann Godden. Adeline Koecke, Dorothy Eggleston, Lucille Swingle. Grace Honzel. Virginia Holmberg. Frank Evans. ocietij The only Club in the Literary Society which did not enter in competition with other schools of the state was the Dramatic Club. However, that does not mean that this Club was not active. During the year the Dramatic Club presented five one-act plays ami a short skit which was the feature of one of the fall Literary Society Meetings. The skit was called “Brain Waves and was presented by Leone Bunders, Charles Lang, and Doreen Lucas. The one-act plays were all presented in May and were as follows: I hanks Awfully” with Dorothea Bachtell, Marie Bunders, Dorothy Eggleston, Norma Enke, Roy George, June Kieser, Marjorie Kieser. Merlyn Kuchenbecker, Beverly Lindner, Doreen Lucas. Marion MacEachern, Mary Steiner. Mary oods, and Evelyn Welsch; “Sardines” with Virginia Holmberg, Grace Honzel, Inez Kielley, Violet Schwert. and Nellie Schwert; “If Men Played Cards as Women |)o” with Lloyd Cava, York Crawford. Robert Johnson, and Robert Wainwright; “The Trysting Place” with Leone Bunders, Frank Evans, Roy George, James Hefferon, Adeline Koecke, Charles Lang, and Bernice Noble; and Joint Owners in Spain” with Dorothy Marvin. Dorothy Woods, Alene Weightier, and Hita Johnson. In the production of these plays Helene Pohlman acted as Assistant Coach to Miss Garrity. The Literary Society and its various Clubs offer such splendid training in public speaking and in acquiring the art of meeting people that it is unfortunate that more students do not enter this organization which develops the art of self-expression and gives the student that poise which is so essential in the world today. Forty-seven Top Row: Edna ('lark. Myrtle Tienish. Bernard Qroenert. Maxine Brown, York Crawford. Faith Hoppe. William Evans, Rita Johnson. Mildred Eggleston. Middle Row: Dorothea Bach tell. Angela Benda. Elvin Braem. James HefTeron. Leone Bunders. Vernon Davies Malcolm Brunner. Mary Esther Fisher. Margaret Becwar. Bottom Row: Frank Evans. Ellen Bauer. Dorothy Eggleston. Theresa Doll. Robert Johnson. Marie Bunders. Lucy Ann Godden, Leona Jensen, Virginia Holmberg, Robert Ballantine. Jlatin Jn those clays of speed and progress when Latin is considered out-moded by so many it is gratifying to see that here at Prairie High such a large number of students are enthusiastic about their Latin classes and their Latin Club. The Cluh is one of the largest organizations in the school despite the fact that it must compete with many purely social organizations. The Cluh has a total membership of nearly sixty. Miss Helen Huff, Latin instructor, is the adviser. I he success of any organization can he judged only after knowing its purpose. 1 he aim of the Latin Club is to make students interested in, and conscious of. the practical side of Latin. I his it has done admirably well. At its meetings the members present Latin plays, old Latin songs, and even modern songs which they have translated. One of the most prized possessions of the Latin Club is a framed copy of America translated into Latin by the Reverend Father Geyser of Campion, a widely recognized authority on Latin. According to the constitution of the Latin Club any person that has at some time taken one year of Latin is eligible to join the Club. If any member has any more than three unexcused absences the member automatically loses his eligibility and is dropped from the Club. Officers of the Club are selected from the second year Latin Class. The officers for this year are Robert Johnson, President; Ray Thompson, Vice-President; and Virginia Holmberg, Secretary-Treasurer. Meetings were held every third week during the school year. Forty-eight Top Row: Helen Kasparek. Vera Voth. Velma Vallee. Ray Thompson. Marion MacKach-ern, James Kennedy. Bernadine Scott. Margaret I� ng. Rose Walker. Middle Row: Merlyn K uchenbecker, Marjorie Kieser. Warren Wade. Lorraine Sebastian. Dorothy Marvin. Doris Sebastian. Renada Rick. Raymond Lcchnir. Bernice Noble, lla Sebastian. Bottom Row: Edwin Steinberg. Genevieve Kellogg. Adeline Koecke. June Kieser. Helene Dohl-man. Robert Wtetnwrlght. Marjorie McMahon. Elsie Perrine. Lillian Kuhn. Wilma Stein-bach. Lucille Swingle. • • Hatin Olub The business meetings are short hut interesting. Everyone takes an active part ami tlie meetings are conducted in severe parliamentary fashion. After the business meetings a short program was always given. The programs consisted of a short play, readings and the singing of “America.” I he programs were planned and presented by the first and second year Latin students. Variety was the keynote of the programs. Each group in charge of a program tried to vary the selections so that they would prove entertaining to the audience. The greater part of the selections were given in English so that visitors could enjoy them. Short playlets depicting the life of Carsar and events in early Home were given. Among them was a humorous skit called “Historia Mutata” or “History in Reverse ’ in which Caesar appeared in the modern world. On January 29 of this year the Latin Club celebrated the Horatianum Bi-millennium in honor of the Greek Poet Horace. An attractive display of Latin posters and projects were shown in the assembly. A program honoring Horace was also prepared. A skit called “Triboli Mists,” was presented. It depicted the life and experiences of Horace. A song written by Horace was also sung at this meeting. At the last meeting of the year a program was presented by the first year Latin Class and was followed by a dancing party in the gymnasium. It is cus-loinarv to have this social gathering at the end of the year although social activities are not of primary interest in the Club. Forty-vine Top Row: Marie Suhrada, Ray Thompson, Doris Sebastian. .lames Kennedy. Renada Rick. Bottom Row: Marjorie Kieser, Dorothy Marvin, Robert Branstetter, Helene I’ohlman. Bernice Noble. Piaiue Docj Prairie Dog Tales, the lii iKi school newspaper, has established a fine record in the field of high school journalism, and the staff of 1935-36, although somewhat smaller than other years, has lived up to the standard set by its predecessors. Ibis year’s staff, consisting f eleven Juniors and Seniors, is composed of all the members of the journalism class. In order to give the greatest number of students the actual experience of editing the paper, a new system of organizing the staff was introduced. Three of the members of the staff, the Business Manager, Robert Branstetter; the Feature Editor, Helene Pohlman; and the Athletic Editors, James Kennedy and Ray Thompson were given permanent positions. The other members of the staff. Marjorie Kieser, Dorothy Marvin. Bernice Noble, Renada Rick, Doris Sebastian, Mary Steiner, and Marie Suhrada, were divided into groups of two students, and each group was given an opportunity to edit one issue of the paper. Prairie Dog I ales is published monthly, but in order to save money for the publication of the year hook, the Prairie Dog, the last few issues were discontinued. Ever since its origin in 1930, Prairie Dog Tales has received a First Honor rating from the National Scholastic Press Association. Three of the members of the staff. Robert Branstetter. Doris Sebastian, and Marie Suhrada, in company with Miss Carolyn Bergen, the “Tales” adviser, attended the National Scholastic Press Association convention held in Milwaukee in December. At the annual staff banquet in May, pins were awarded to those who did outstanding work in journalism. Fifty Top Row: Dorothy Woods, Marion MacKachern. Joan Campbell. Middle Row: Genevieve I lank, Alone Weightier. Marjorie Mill, Mildred Eggleston. Bottom Row: Wilma Stein-bach. Rita Weighner, Lucille Swingle, Mary Esther Fisher. jfik alians Books are lighthouses erected in the great sea of time. Q, r h igh school library is well equipped containing more than fire thousand volumes, arranged according to the Dewey Decimal system. A bright, cheerful, and quiet room, the library is most conducive to study. It is located south of the assembly where it can be conveniently reached from the study hall and all the class rooms. Miss Margaret Patterson, librarian, is assisted by a group of capable high school girls. During their respective periods it is the duty of the student librarians to check books in and out of both the high school and grade libraries, to see that the stacks are kept in order, and to assist any student who is in need of help. Besides the regular daily routine it is the librarians’ duty to take care of the bulletin board outside the library. Last fall the school librarians, under the direction of Miss Patterson, planned and arranged a Book Week project. Illustrations representing books of art, travel, and history adorned the assembly and the grade and high school libraries. An outstanding project in the Book Week Exhibit was a group of pictures representing the various movies adopted from well known books in our library. Scholastic credit for work in the library is given each librarian. Because the library is so essential to every student and to every department in the high school and because one must have some training to use the library efficiently, the members of the Freshman class are required to take a course in Library Science. Fifty-one Top Row: Ursula Lucas, Lola Atchison, Betty Wachter, Marjorie McMahon, Myrtle Benish. Leone Bunders. Kita Weisrhner, Kenada Kick. Wilma Steinbnch, Jean Campbell, Bernice Noble. Beverly Lindner. Middle Row: Marjorie Kieser. Lucille Swindle. Adeline Koecke. Merlyn Kuchenbecker. Dorothy Eggleston, Marie Bunders. Doris Sebastian, June Kieser, Mary Esther Fisher, Marian MacKachern. Bottom Row: Fern Ocenosak. Alene Weightier, Marie Suhrada. Ga-iva-lzia (3am jyjKMBK.RS of the Aa-wa-kia Campfire are very enthusiastic about their organization. They are all certain that they will never forget the many good times they have had together on their hikes, picnics, camping trips, and at their dances and that the laws of the fire will always serve as an inspiration to them. The Aa-wa-kia Campfire was organized 1930. At that time membership in the organization was limited to twenty. During the past year, however, the members generously raised that quota to thirty in order to give more girls the privilege of belonging to this organization. Early in the fall the group was divided into three sections and assigned special duties. Each of these sections has a chairman. The three chairmen were Myrtle Benish, Leone Bunders, and Doris Sebastian. All three are Junior girls. The following girls were selected as officers of the Campfire: Alene Weightier, President; Feme Ocenosak, Vice-President; and Marie Suhrada, Secretary-Treasurer. Alene and Feme are Seniors and Marie is a Junior. The girls of the Campfire met once a week during the activity period on Monday for a regular business meeting. Once a month they held what is known as a ceremonial. This was carried out with all due formality. After the ceremonial, supper was served and then the evening was generally spent dancing. The girls went on several hikes and picnics. They also enjoyed a moonlight sleigh riding party. The principal social event of the season was a hoy ami girl party, which was held on April 14. Fifty-two Top Row: Bernadette l-ayde. Nellie STchwert. Mary Fernette. Shirley Noggle. Doi ea Lucas. I orothy Marvin. Violet Sclnvert. Faith Hoppe. Verna W alker. era Haddock. Margaret Layde. Bottom Row: Rita Johnson. Helen Kasparek. Maxine Brown. Pohltnan, Aloha Kramer. Dorothea IJachtell. Anne Dagnon. Genevieve Vallee. Blank. Helene V'elnia Por the girls of the High School the two campfire groups, the Watopapiwi and the Aawakia Campfires, offer excellent opportunities for social training as well as for good times. They are both popular organizations and any girl considers it an honor to he asked to become a member of either group. The Watopapiwi Campfire was organized in 1925 and since then has always been active in school affairs. Membership in the organization has always been restricted to twenty. Before a girl may become a member of the group her name must be suggested at a regular meeting and the entire group then passes on the individual’s eligibility for entrance. The adviser of the campfire for this year is Miss Helen Huff. I he officers are President, Aloha Kramer, ’37: Vice-President, Dorothy Woods, ’36: and Secretary-Treasurer, Helene Pohhnan, ’37. One of the most outstanding social events that the campfire held this year was its annual hoy and girl party given at Christmas time. The party was held in the music room and approximately 18 couples attended. When the weather permitted the campfire girls enjoyed several hikes and picnics which were very popular with the girls. In previous years the girls have gone camping for several days at McGregor Heights. I his year, in order to save money, the camping trip was sacrificed and another party was held instead. Every month the girls hold a ceremonial at which the campfire ideals are stressed. After these ceremonials the girls are served a supper by a committee appointed for this purpose. Each girl in the campfire is given an opportunity to be on this committee that plans and serves the meal and, thus, each one gains some valuable domestic experience. Fifty-three Promenaders at the Junior Prom foetal J ed by James Kennedy, President of the Junior class and Prom King and Kita Johnson, the Prom Queen, the grand march of the annual Junior Prom held on Friday, May 1, in the gymnasium, climaxed the social events of the year. The Prom Queen wore a pink lace dress fashioned entirely of ruffles. The King wore a brown, double-breasted coat and white flannels. Dancing was held from nine until one o’clock. Music was furnished by Ray Alderson’s orchestra. I he gymnasium, decorated to represent an old-fashioned garden, was aglow with soft lights and delicate colors. White picket fences, covered with sweet peas, marked off the dance floor, and flower laden trellises covered the walls. The windows were arranged as huge flower baskets and were filled with morning glories. One of the most unusual features of the decorations was the indirect lighting effects which lent a touch of modernity to the otherwise i i (! • 'I .!K! Arrangements for the Prom were handled by the class headed by James Kennedy, General Chairman, and the following committee chairmen: Dorothea Bachtell, Chairman of the Invitation Committee; Leone Bunders, Chairman of the Decoration Committee; and Roy George and Rita Johnson, Chairmen respectively of the Orchestra and .. ... , Program Committees. Willard Ahrens was Prom King James Kennedy , _ . Queen Kita Johnson ' the Business Manager. Fifty-four -••rro Top Row: Marie Bunders, Alene Weightier, Inez Kielly. Norma Enke. Robert Walnwright. Evelyn Welsh. Grace Honzel, June Kieser, Adeline Koecke. Secord Row: Beverly Lindner, Violet Schwert, Marjorie Kieser. Leone Bunders, Marian MacEachern, Mary Woods, Dorothy Marvin. Merlyn Kuchenbecker, Dorothy Eggleston. Bottom Row: James Hef-feron, Nellie Schwert, Helene I’ohlmun, Doreen Lucas. Rita Johnson, York Crawford, Mary Steiner, Dorothea Bachtell, Bernice Noble, Virginia Holmberg, Frank Evans. Dramatic Glub .REASE paint and the magic of footlights, must make a strong appeal to students because the Dramatic Club was the most popular, as far as membership is concerned, of all the Forensic Clubs. Twenty-six girls and eight hoys joined the Club when it was organized in the fall. Miss Margaret Garrity was the director of the organization. At the first meeting of the Club, officers for the year were elected. York Crawford was chosen President: Rita Johnson, Vice-President; and Robert Johnson, Secretary and Treasurer. file purpose of the Dramatic Club is to give each of its members a chance to appear in some dramatic production, usually a one act play. The student body, besides being privileged to see the plays presented by the Dramatic Club, had the opportunity of seeing and hearing several professional entertainers. These programs were sponsored by the school and are a part of the Lyceum service offered by the University of Wisconsin Extension Division. The first of the series of Lyceum programs was presented on November 14 by Sydney R. Montague who spoke about Eskimo life. The subject of his talk was “Under Northern Lights”. On December 6 Max Gilstrap, author and whistling lecturer, presented a very entertaining program. The thin! program was a musical one presented on January 7 by the DeVi illo Concert Group. On March 24 Lieutenant Edgar F. Cox, a member of Byrd's Anarctic Exposition, gave an illustrated lecture. The last of the lyceum programs was presented on April 24 by the Loring Campbell Company, novelty entertainers. Fifty seven Dramatics • • A scene from the Junior Class Play “As the Clock Strikes’ —presented on February 28. Reading from left to right the characters appearing in the above scene are: James Kennedy, Bernice Noble, Robert Cherrier, Roy George, John Wachter, Charles Lang, Willard Ahrens, Helene Pohlman, and Faith Hoppe. A scene from the Senior Class Play “Guess Again” presented on April 30. Reading from left to right the characters appearing in the above scene are: Gale Asche, Gwen Hughes, Genevieve Plank, Dorothy Marvin, John Check, Robert Wainwright, Lyle Parish, Dorothy Woods, York Crawford, Lloyd Caya, Robert Gokey, Angela Benda, and Alene Weigh-ner. Fifty-eight elensics Top Row: Angela Honda. William Evans. Richard Shnnbarker. James Kennedy. Merlyn Kuchenheckor. Bottom Row: Lucille Swingle. Inez Kielly, Velma allee. Faith Hoppe June Kieser. 'fo'tensics Jn these days of the radio and the movies it is difficult to arouse interest in any form of public speaking. As a nation we seem to have forgotten that tlie entertainers we enjoy over the radio ami on the silver screen were once amateurs, and that among our hoys and girls who are today in school there are potential Graham McNamees and Ethel Barrymores. 1 hat is, these potentialities exist but may never be developed unless the schools stress Forensic activities. Here at Prairie High a fine record was made in Forensics this past year. The group which entered the Forensic activities was regrettably small hut, in spite of this. Prairie took second place in the League Forensic contest and won one third place in the District contest. James Kennedy, a Junior and Prairies own Patrick Henry, was the winner of this honor. The League contest was held at Richland Center on April 3. Prairie was represented at this contest by ten students—seven girls and three hoys. The schools participating were Boscobel, Richland Center, and Prairie du Chien. The students who represented Prairie were chosen from a group of 19 who took part in the local Forensic contest held in the High School auditorium Tuesday afternoon and evening, March 31. The District contest, in which all the schools in the Southwestern district of Wisconsin participated, was held at Fennimore on Thursday, April 23. James Kennedy, who placed third among the orators, chose as his oration, 4 The Permanence of the Constitution Sixty-onc 'fo'iensics p'oRF.Nstc activities, including Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Extemporaneous Reading, and humorous and noil-humorous Declamatory, are sponsored by the Literary Society of which Miss Margaret Patterson is adviser. Miss Helen Huff coached Oratory. Mr. Earl Clark took charge of the Extemporaneous Speaking group. The Extemporaneous Readers were coached by Miss Dorothea Cox, and Miss Ruth Van Akkeran instructed the students in both the non-humorous and humorous Declamatory groups. In order to select those who should represent Prairie at the League contest, a local contest was held Thursday, March 31. The Oratory and Extemporaneous Reading and Speaking groups spoke in the afternoon. Three orators, all Juniors, represented the Oratory club. They were William Evans, James Kennedy, and Inez Kielley, whose orations were respectively “Strange Drama”, The Permanence of the Constitution”, and “Doll Faces”. James Kennedy and Inez Kielley were selected to represent Prairie at Richland Center. Like the Oratory club, the Extemporaneous Speaking club also had three representatives. They were Angela Benda, a Senior, Frank Evans, a Freshman, and William Evans, a Junior. AH three of these people spoke on topics of current interest. Angela Benda and William Evans were chosen to represent this club at Richland Center. Extemporaneous Reading seems to have been more popular than Oratory or Extemporaneous Speaking for there were five readers who took part in the local contest—Lucie Ann Godden, a Freshman; Dorothy Eggleston and Grace Honzel, Sophomores; and Faith Hoppe and Velma Valley, Juniors. The two Juniors were the ones chosen to represent Prairie at Richland Center. On the evening of March 31, the eliminations were held for the non-humorous and humorous Declamatory groups. In the non-humorous group there were four contestants. Angela Benda, a Senior, gave a declamation entitled, “Another Spring”. Merlyn Kuchenbecker and Lucille Swingle, Sophomores, recited the selections, “Swan Song”, and “Engineer Connor’s Son”. Velma Valley, a Junior, gave the declamation, “Unseen W'itness”. From this group the two students selected were Merlyn Kuchenbecker and Lucille Swingle. In the humorous Declamatory group there were four contestants, also. Virginia Holmberg, a Sophomore, gave a declamation called “Freddie’s Installment Plan”. June Kieser and Richard Shanbarker, the two students seleeted to go to Richland Center, were both Freshmen, and they gave the declamations, “Putty and the Vampire”, and “Mrs. Schnikelfritz and the Four O’clock Train”, respectively. Marian MacEachern, also a Freshman, recited the selection, “The Baseball Game”. Three of the members of the faculty acted as judges. They were Miss Carolyn Bergen, English and Journalism teacher; Mr. Dan Kissel, Manual Arts Instructor; and Miss Lila Murton, Seventh Grade teacher. Sixty-two I Top Row: Kdith St ram, Angela Honda. Willard Ahrens. Dorothy Marvin. Janie Kennedy. Velma Yalleo. Gale Asehe. Second Row: Joseph Valley. Myrtle Benish. I eone Blinders. Warren Wade. William Kvans. Aloha Kramer. Marie Bunders. Frank Stevens. Bottom Row: Frank Feally. Robert Ballantine. Joseph Rod. Dorothy Eggleston. Adeline Koecke, James HetTeron. Robert Johnson. Frank Evans. iTiixec) Chaus r|1HK present vogue for ehorul singing lias not only invaded the orchestral world hut it has also found a secure place in school music departments. Prairie High has a popular, well trained Mixed Chorus which has given un-stintingly of its talent to various school programs and entertainments. The Chorus was organized under the direction of Miss Jean Schrocder, at the beginning of this school year. It is made up of twenty-eight singers, six of which arc Seniors, thirteen Juniors, six Sophomores, and three Freshmen. The membership includes the entire Girls’ Sextette, Boys' Octette and fourteen singers from the Boys’ and Girls' Glee Clubs. The members of the Mixed Chorus were given some of the leading rides in the annual operetta, “The Sunhonnet Girl , which was presented by the Music Department on March 24. On Saturday, April 4, the Mixed Chorus had the privilege of attending a sectional Chorus practice at Boscobel. Student singers from schools in the surrounding cities gathered there to practice in preparation for the Annual Music Festival which was held on Saturday, May 2, at Lancaster, Wisconsin. The personnel of the Mixed Chorus is as follows: Gale Asehe, Myrtle Benish, Dorothy Eggleston, Adeline Koecke, Kdith Strain. Velma Yallee. and Marie Young, sopranos; Angela Benda, Leone Bunders, Marie Bunders, Aloha Kramer, and Dorothy Marvin, altos: and V illard Ahrens, Paul De Muth. Frank Evans, Roy George, James Heflfcron, Robert Johnson, and James Kennedy, tenors: Robert Ballantine, Vernon Davies. William Evans, Frank Feally, Joseph Bod, Frank Stevens, Jack Strauman, Joseph Valley, and Warren Wade, basses. Sixty-five Top Row: Charles Lana. William Harry. Frank Stevens. Warren Wade. Vernon Davies. Robert Johnson. Middle Row: Frank Feall . Robert Ballantine, Joseph Rod. Josepn Valley. Malcolm Brunner. Bernard Oroenert. Roy George. Bottom Row: Frank Kvans. Robert I'ellock. William Evans. Robert Stelnbacli. James Kennedy. Willard Ahrens. James Hefferon. Raul DeMuth. Boys’ Cjlee dub rJ HE Hoys Glee Club was one of the most active organizations in llic school. The Club is made up of twenty-three boys, who are trained by Miss Jean Schroeder and Mr. Kdward Kavanaugh. This group of boys meets twice a week during tlie regular activity period for practice. This year Joseph alley, a Senior, was elected President of the Boys' Glee Club and Robert Johnson, also a Senior, was chosen Librarian. It is the duty of the Librarian to get the music from the files, distribute and collect it, and lake charge of it at programs. James Kennedy and Frank Stevens were elected ssistants. The Assistants must see to it that the music is left in order after practice ami that the music is kept in its proper place. The boys have displayed real talent on the several occasions when they have appeared before the assembly. On Wednesday, March 4, the Glee Club presented a short program during the activity period. The boys sang: “Out of the Dusk to You,” “Moving Along,” and “A Riddle.” The student body received their selections enthusiastically. Many members of the Boys’ Glee Club were given parts in the High School Operetta, “The Sunbonnet Girl,” presented on March 24. James Kennedy, William Evans, Warren Wade, and Willard Ahrens were given leading roles. Among the many songs in the repertoire of the Boys’ Glee Club their favorites seem to have been: “The Bells of St. Mary’s,” “A Riddle,” and “Old Glory.” Four Glee Club boys were chosen by the music instructors to form a Boys’ Quartette. Sixt y-six Tod Row Mary Esther Fisher. Angela Honda. Doris Sebastian. Maxine Brown. Velma Yitllee Gale Aache. Vera Haddock. Second Row: Mario Bunders. Edith Strain Grace llonzc'l. Beone Bunders, Marie Suhrada. Myrtle Benish. Aloha Kramer. Rita Johnson. Marjorie Kiescr. Bottom Row: Wilma Steinhach. Geraldine Roth. Merlyn Kuchonbeckor. Adeline Koocko. Dorothy Marvin. Helene Hohlman. Dorothy Eggleston. Dorothea Bach-tell. Virginia Holnilierfc. Cjills’ Cjlee duly rj HE Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Jean Schroeder, it one of the most popular singing groups of Prairie High and has approximately 25 members. The Glee Club represented Prairie at the Southwestern Wisconsin Music Festival held at Lancaster, on Saturday, May 2. Members of this organization sang in the 170 member girls’ chorus which was under the direction of Miss Virginia Kcnzie of Fennimore. As part of this girls chorus the Glee Club sang four different selections. They were the “Cradle Song by Alexander MacFadaycn, “Lindy Lou” by Lily Strickland, “Morning” hv Speaks and Stanton. and “The Waltz of the Flowers” by Tschaikowski and Tillotson. Some of the members of this organization also sang in the 200 member mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Cora Bock of Boscobel. This chorus sang three selections “Venetian Love Song , “Ave Yerum Corpus”, and “The Foggy Dew . In preparation for this festival the members of the choruses met at Boscobel lor a singing practice. The Glee Club is made up of three vocal sections, the soprano, the second soprano, and the alto voices. There are eight sopranos, nine second sopranos, and ten altos. The glee club has appeared in public on many different occasions. The officers of this organization are President, Dorothy Marvin, a Senior; and Secretary-Treasurer, Gale Asche, also a Senior. Lucy Ann Godden, a freshman, and Angela Benda, a Senior, are the Librarians. The girls in this organization have attractive white uniforms which they wear whenever appearing in public. These uniforms were purchased last year and add much to the appearance of the group. Sixty-seven Top Row: Frank Feally, Warren Wade. William Evans. Second Row: Joseph Rod. Frank Stevens. Willard Ahrens. Frank Evans. James Kennedy. James Hefferon. Robert Ballan-tine. Bottom Row: Marie Bunders. Edith Stram. Dorothy Marvin. Leone Bunders. Myrtle Benish. Adeline Koeeke. Sextette and Octette “Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter.” says tlie poet; but after hearing two of the school's most popular music groups, the Girls’ Sextette and the Boys' Octette, we have begun to question the truth of the poet’s statement. These organizations graced many programs during the year with their songs. I he Girls' Sextette was called upon to sing for both school and civic organizations. I he girls sang for the Prairie du Cliien Historical Society and also for the Kiwanis Club of the city. They also provided music between the acts of the Junior Class Plav. Early in the school year the girls went to Platte-villc and sang for a teachers’ meeting which was held there. I lie Boys’ Octette made several appearances in the assembly during the activity period to provide music for short programs that were given at that time. I he Sextette and Octette represented the high school at the Annual Music Festival in Lancaster, Wisconsin on May 2. These groups sang jointly with student singers of other schools. Ihe following girls are in the Sextette: Adeline Koeeke and Edith Strain, sopranos; Myrtle Benish ami Marie Bunders, second sopranos; and Leone Bunders and Dorothy Marvin, altos. Willard Ahrens, Frank Evans, and James Hefl’eron, first tenors; Robert Johnson and James Kennedy, second tenors: Robert Ballantinc, William Evans, Jack Strauman, and Warren Wade, baritones; and Frank Feally, Joseph Rod, Frank Stevens, and Joseph Valley, basses, make up the Octette. Ihe Girls Sextette is under the direction of Miss Jean Schroeder and the Boys' Octette is directed by Mr. Edward Kavanaugh. Sixty-eight Top Row: William Evans. Warren Wad -. Re Roy Walker. Basil Stephens. Hirain Scho-flekl. John Wachter. Bernard Groenerl. Charles bang. Second Rowi . HTm-s Kennedy. Uokit HolmU iK. Ro� H rt Wachter. Robert Stelnhach. Robert Gokey. Malcolm Brunmi. Vefma Vallee. Mildred Ktfgleston. Betty Wachter. Dorothy Marvin. Bottom Row: Curl MeslitiK'. Frederick Otto. Ira Ahrens. John Cheek. Billy Miller. Richard Jambura. I oiotl� Eggleston. Arleen Steiner. Adeline Koecke. Karl Robinson. ( larence Benlsh. • • Tlte Band 'J'hf.RE is something about a band that makes a universal appeal and our band is no exception. Prairie High School has a well trained, well organized, and attractively uniformed band of which any school might well he proud. The hand is led by James Kennedy who makes a handsome Drum Major, as he artfully twirls his baton, and its members are all dressed in shining white and maroon satin uniforms. The hand has so favorably impressed the citizens of this community that a local doctor. Dr. H. H. kleinpell, has made a series of moving pictures of the hand. With its lively strains, the hand has increased the pep of the students at all athletic events. The hand was also heard at many dramatic productions and entertainments. On May 2 the hand went to Lancaster where the Southwestern Music Festival was held. There our school hand joined with other school hands to play in a 190 piece hand. On May 16 the hand went to Mineral Point to compete in a District Contest. Five members of the band entered the contest as soloists. Much credit is to be given the Band Mothers’ Club for the splendid work they have done during the past year. On May 8. under the leadership of Mrs. Frederick Otto as President, the Band Mothers’ Club held a benefit dance in the high school gymnasium. The proceeds of this dance were used to purchase additional equipment for the hand. A new drum major coat. West Point style and a school banner were purchased. These were first displayed at the hand s appearance at Lancaster. Sixty-nine Top Row: Bernard Groenert. Warren Wade, Clarence Benish, John Wachter, Robert Wachter. Malcolm Brunner. Bottom Row: Buoy Ann Sodden. Roger l-lolmhci'K. Merlyn Kuchenbecker, Marie Bunders, Grace Honzel. Adeline Koecke. Virginia Holmberg, Uoro-thy Eggleston, Frederick Otto. Olcltesfaa jj iGHT boys and seven j irls, all members of the hand and all very interested in music, make up the school orchestra. The group is not very large but the orchestra was only recently organized and has, consequently, been forced to take a back seat for the hand which is much larger and was organized six years ago. Considering these facts, the orchestra has progressed rapidly in its work. The orchestra is directed by Miss Jean Schroeder who has charge of the music department. In the string section of the organization there are six violins played by Marie Bunders, Roger Holmberg, Virginia Holmberg, Grace Honzel, Adeline Koecke, and Merlyn Kuchenbecker. These violinists are all Sophomores. Fred Otto, an Eighth grade student, plays the saxophone. Malcolm Brunner and Dorothy Eggleston, also Sophomores, play clarinets. Bernard Groenert, Warren Wade, and Robert Wachter, Sophomores, play respectively, a baritone, a slide trombone, and an alto. John Wachter, the only Junior in the orchestra, plays a trumpet. The pianist is Lucy Ann Godden, a Freshman. During the short time the orchestra has been organized the members have learned to play, very well, some beautiful compositions among which are: “The Bridal March” by Wagner, Schubert’s Marche Militaire”, “Lullaby” by Brahms, Beethoven’s “Minuet in G”, ami the “War March of the Priests” by Mendelssohn. The orchestra has appeared in public on different occasions. It furnished the music in-between acts of the Junior and Senior class plays. At both times it was enthusiastically received by the audience. Seventy ATHLETICS £ettel Glub p )K the boy in the school, there is no goal that o fieri such allurement as does the Letter Club. It is not easy to become a member of this (dub hence, its attraction. The organization carries with it a certain distinction which it gives to every member. This distinction is concretely expressed by maroon and gold letters; it is abstractly felt by the students. To become a Letter Club member a hoy must earn at least one letter in a major athletic. He can earn this letter by participating in at least sixty percent of the football, basketball, or baseball games, or by earning ten or more points in track. Managers and cheerleaders are also given letters. Only boys may become members, but in the case of a cheerleader a girl can become an honorary member. This year the Club consists of twenty-two members. The Letter Club, organized in 1930, has promoted civic and student interest in athletics and has established a uniform system of awarding letters to those who achieve success in major athletics. It has provided entertainment by sponsoring dances, shows, and banquets, and has established several traditions in the school. The Club is also responsible for bringing to Prairie du Chien a number of America's outstanding athletes and coaches. During the past few years the club has secured “Dick” Hanley, football coach at Northwestern University; “Eggs” Manske, All-American end on the Northwestern football team; Bernie Bierman, football coach at the University of Minnesota; Dr. Spears, former head coach at the University of Wisconsin; “Gillie” McDonald, outstanding forward on Wisconsin's basketball team: Dr. Walter E. Meanwell, athletic director at the University of Wisconsin; and “Ozzie” Solem, head coach at the University of Iowa. The annual election of officers, held at the first meeting of the organization, on October 1, resulted as follows: President, Robert Wainw right: Vice-President, Robert Johnson; Secretary, James Kennedy; Treasurer, York Crawford. Mr. Clark, the athletic director, is the Club Adviser. Top Row: Joseph Valley, Raymond Lechnir. Glen Eber. Charles Lang,'Robert Gokey. Second Row: Frank Feally. Harry Oestriech. William Evans, Lloyd Caya, Frank Stevens. Roy Georgr. Bottom Row: Earl Weniger. James Kennedy. Robert Wainwright, Robert Johnson, York Crawford. Robert Linzenmeyer, Robert Ballantine. flettei dub Ctctioities Minstrel Show T'he Letter Club minstrel show, sponsored annually by the Letter Club, was held on January 28. “Ziggie” Crawford, Cecil Smith, “Doc” Williver, and “Ray” Rily, the endmen, provided plenty of humor with their wise-cracks, crazy songs, and crazier acting. But how that crowd did applaud when 'Zig got an encore on “The Music Goes Round and Round”, and when “Ray paddled his little red canoe while the chorus sang, “Don't Give I p the Ship! Mr. Smith surprised the audience by playing a violin solo, “The St. Louis Blues, without missing a note. “Doc’s” hunting trip brought from the audience a roar of laughter that seemed would never stop. A solo, “I’m in the Mood for Love,” sung by “Romeo” Earl Weniger, was the song hit of the evening. Other pieces by Bill Evans, Marian Evans, and Robert Johnson also received hearty applause. Rodney Satter, a fourth grade student, stepped off a tap dance and was called back for an encore. VC illiam ITarry, as Madame Knowitallski, with his assistants Robert Ivcrs and Robert Ballantine, read the past, present, and future, and gave the audience many laughs. Dorothy Marvin, queen of the Cotton Club from downtown New York, sang the finale. The production was under the direction of Coach Earl Clark, Miss Dorothea Cox, and Miss Jean Schroeder. Music was furnished by Harry Randall and his orchestra. Athletic Banquet The Letter Club Banquet has become an annual affair at Prairie High and each year it culminates, in a very fitting manner, the athletic season. On Monday, May 11, the sixth annual Letter Club banquet was held. It was attended by numerous athletes, the Campion Monogram Club, Boscobel Letter Club, and the Prairie High Letter Club. The Kiwanis Club attended in a body, and many others interested in athletics were present. The Club was fortunate in securing “Ossie” Solem, head coach at the University of Iowa, as speaker for the banquet. The gymnasium was attractively decorated for the occasion and a three course banquet was served. Seventy-four 'football pooTBALL, after being forced to take a bark seat at Prairie for a few years, came forward during the 35 season with many new laurels. It was Prairie’s second year as a member of the Southwestern Wisconsin football conference and she seized upon a co-championship with Cuba City. The Maroon and Golds were acclaimed one of the heaviest and most fearless teams in the football classic. But then who liad a better right to become co-champions? Look at the regular lineup: Capt. “Bob ainwright. Lloyd Cava, York Crawford, Glen Ebcr, Frank Feally, “Bob Go-key, Edward Graap, “Bob” Johnson, James Kennedy, “Bob Linzenmeyer. Harry Oestriech. I his team consisted of some of the best players in the Southwestern part of Wisconsin. ainwright was chosen All-Dubucjue-Land back and Johnson, Oestriech, and Graap are speedy dashmen in track. The average weight of the lineup was estimated at 150 pounds while the weight in the backficld was estimated at 140 pounds. The student body presented the team with a beautiful burnished gold trophy to show its appreciation of their winning the co-championship. The men of the community were so proud of Prairie’s football season that they sponsored a 6:30 luncheon for the team on Monday, December 9. The meal was prepared by the domestic science department under Miss Nock’s supervision. The toastmaster for the occasion was Mr. Emmanuel Rod, kiwanis president. Mr. Rod introduced the various speakers, and Mayor A. W. Thompson presented a miniature gold football to each member of the team. Harry Oestriech is captain-elect of the 1936 football scpiad. Top Row: Robert Ivors. Coach Clark. Third Row: David Rallantine, Raymond Cooper. William l oser. Max Retzle. Hussel Robejsek. William Harry. Robert liallantine. Second Row: Frank Stevens. Robert Cokey. Karl Wenger. Robert Mattie. Kdgar Rrown. orK Crawford. Glen Kber. Robert Rranstetter. Frank Feally. Clarence Renish. . Bottom Row: William fcvatis. Robert Campbell. Harry Oestriech. Robert Johnson, Roln-rt Wainwright. Llovd Cava. I-Mward Graap. Robert Linzenmeyer. James Kennedy. football J RAIRII : did Home (inc work in football and for every student it should be a pleasure to re-view briefly the games of the past season. Mineral Point 6; Prairie 6 (There) The opening game was played against Mineral Point on September 27. It was a great contest in which weight was pitted against speed and the result was a tie. Mineral Point made its lone touchdown by recovering a fumble behind their goal. In the last minutes of play Johnson ran 70 yards for Prairie's touchdown. Fennimore 0; Prairie 34 (Here) Playing an inspired game Prairie outclassed Fennimore in every way. Lancaster 6; Prairie 6 (There) Captain-Elect Oestriech Under a dreary sky Prairie fought Lancas- ter to a tie. The game was similar to the Mineral Point contest. In the last three minutes of play Linzcnmeyer snared a pass to tie the score for Prairie. Dodgeville 7; Prairie 16 (Here) The big game of the season was the Homecoming game played with Dodgeville on October 27. The hoys from Dodgeville were not easy to heat but all Prairie was determined to win and the hoys did not fail the anxious crowd. They played a brilliant game. Platteville Cr, Prairie 12 (There) On November 1 Prairie defeated the hitherto undefeated Platteville team. It was a great game, despite mud and rain, and put Prairie in line for the championship. Boseohel 0; Prairie 31 (Here) The Prairie Huskies” proved too powerful for Boseohel. Johnson and Oestriech both scored separate touchdowns on a lateral pass and a line plunge in the first quarter. In the second quarter Johnson and Wainwright scored and Johnson scored again in the fourth quarter. Livingston 0; Prairie 7 (Here) It hough the game with Livingston was a non-conference game, Livingston was tougher competition than was expected. Over-confidence held our hoys scoreless until late in the last quarter when Eber scored and Graap kicked the extra point. Seventy-eight fiaslzetlyall Basketball rpnK 1935-36 basketball season proved to be the most successful season since 1929. The team established many records during the past year that will he hard for future Prairie teams to equal. Among these records was the defeating of three of the strongest teams in southwestern Wisconsin, namely: Richland Center, Mineral Point, and Platteville. Out of a total of IT games Prairie won 12, lost four, and tied one. The tie game was played with Fenm-tnore and old superstitious 13 played the leading role. First of all the game was played on December 13: then, the score was 13 to 13: what is more, Manager I vers had 13 cents in his pocket; and last but not least, the game ended at 13 minutes to ten. During the season. Prairie scored a total of 435 points to their opponents 326 and ran up as high as 43 points in a game. On November 21 over 40 candidates answered the call for basketball, among which were the veterans. Cay a, center: Crawford and Linzenmeyer, forwards; Johnson and Wainwright, guards. Two weeks remained for Coach Smith to get the hoys in shape for the first game on December 6. Prairie began the season very poorly, losing to Mineral Point and Platteville, ami tying Fennimore. Flic players, as well as the fans, were very much disappointed but not discouraged. After Christmas vacation the team was determined not to meet defeat again and won 12 out of the remaining I t games. At the close of the season the team elected Robert Linzenmeyer as Honorary Captain. Rob was right forward on the team and took all the individual scoring honors. During the season he sank 50 field goals and 28 free throws for a total of 128 points. Boh Johnson, right guard, has earned four letters in basketball. He received a position as forward his freshman year and has played in every basketball game since then for a total of 2 consecutive games. Robert Wainwright, left guard, is a three letter man who was out his freshman year because of illness. Lloyd Cava, center, and Aork Crawford, forward, became regulars in their Junior year and left positions that will he hard for future players to fill. Top Row: Coach Smith. Edward Graap. Glen Hbcr. Bottom Row: Robert Linzenmeyer. York Crawford. Robert Johnson. Harrv Oestriech, Loren Atchison. Lloyd Caya, Robert Wainwright. I3aslzetha.il 'J'he season began with a practice game with tlie Alumni, which the ”Maroon and Golds won 17 to 12. A defeat at the hands of Mineral Point, a tie game with Fennimore, and another defeat from Platteville closed the ’35 season. Returning from a long Christmas vacation. the team went into a winning streak of three games until they were stopped hy Fennimore which settled the tie played earlier in the season. The first three games resulted in wins over Lancaster, Dodgeville, and Bos-eboel. After another weeks of practice and rest, the “Maroon and Golds” went into a rampage of scoring. They started with Richland Center on the latter’s home floor. Then they Captain Linzenmeyer went on to win eight out of the remaining nine games. This rampage of scoring turned in victories over Richland Center, twice; Mineral Point, twice: Platteville, Boscobel. Lancaster, and Dodgeville, once. Prairie ended the regular season with fourth place in the Southwestern Conference. An invitation to enter the district tournament at Mt. Horeh was accepted hy Coach Smith, and on the second night of the tournament Prairie defeated Mineral Point 26 to 19. On the following night playing in the semifinals, Prairie was defeated hy Mt. Horeh. 31 to 17. Prairie Meets Boscobel Schedule Opponent Prairie Alumni 12 17 Mineral Point 32 21 Fennimore 13 13 Platteville 35 17 Lancaster 8 20 Dodgeville .... 16 24 Boscobel 6 25 Fennimore 22 Richland Center 20 23 Dodgeville .... 16 26 Platteville 21 22 Boscobel 19 39 Lancaster 15 43 Mineral Point . 28 38 Richland Center 19 28 Tournament Mineral Point . 19 26 Mt. Horeh 31 17 Won Capt. Johnson W hen the tryouts were held a large number of hoys were present to organize Prairie’s Track team. Prospects were unusually bright this year with such members as Kber, Feally, Graap. Johnson, and Kennedy all returned from last year’s squad. In 1935 Prairie established herself in the field of track by taking second in the conference and district meets. Johnson captured both the 100 and 220 yard dashes in record time. Me ran the 100 in 10.2 seconds and the 220 in 23 seconds. Graap won the 440 in the district meet and placed second in the conference. Eber put the shot to second place in the conference. koecke won the pole vault in the conference and placed second in the district. Yonker took second place in the conference and third in district half mile. Gokey ran to fourth in half mile in the conference meet. Prairie did remarkably well in both meets considering that she had no hurdles nor hurdlers. Prairie also met Gays Mills at Gays Mills and returned with a victory. In 1936 the team attended only two meets—the conference, which was held May 9 at Platteville and the district meet, which was held May 15 at Mineral Point. Prairie won first place in the conference meet. Next year Coach Smith will have much to look forward to because of the number of under-graduates on this year’s track team. 1 hose members who will he lost through graduation are: David Ballantine, Lloyd Cava, York Crawford, Robert Johnson, and Maurice Martin. Top Row: Clarence Ben sh. Max Botzle. I nwrence Kopet. Vernon Davies. Coach Smith. Middle Row: David Ballantine. Gordon Wachter. Robert Mattie. Glen Eber. Raymond Cooper. Maurice Martin. I aul Pe.Mutb. Bottom Row: William Evans. James Kennedy. Rol rt Gokov. Joseph Valley. Harry Oostriech. Robert Johnson. York Crawford. Frank Baseball |n Prairie High, baseball has always been a popular major sport. This year many veterans of the year before reported, making the prospects good. From the opening of the season the players showed signs of developing into a successful team. Harry Oestricch. LeRoy Walker, and Lloyd Cava, three veteran pitchers, did the club’s hurling. Karl Weniger did the catching, while Day, Johnson, George, and Oestriech did she infielding. Waller, Wainwright, and Rutter covered the outfield. Clanton, Check, Lang, Mattie, Waehter, Rallantine, and Hughes also gave good account of themselves. Although the hoys started badly, before the finish of the season they made up for their defeats and turned in a good record. Due to the unfavorable weather, the hoys had little practise, and, as a result, lost the first two games. The opening game, played on the home field, was won by Mt. Hope, 2 to I. Walker’s pitching was good, but the game was lost on errors. In the second game, on Wednesday, April 31, played at Bagley, Prairie took another defeat, 4 to 0. Caya pitched for Prairie and scored ten strike-outs, hut, because of errors, the game was lost. The following Friday, in a return game. Prairie defeated Bagley, 10 to 7. The pitching of Caya and Walker was good, and the whole team showed an improvement. The next game was played at Fennimore, from whom Prairie took the worst defeat of the season. In this game, the pitching was had. and there was little cooperation. Other games throughout the season included a return game with Mt. Hope, two games at home with Marquette, and a return game with Fennimore. Top Row: Superintendent R. A. Kennedy. William Harry, John Cheek. John Waehter. Charles l«anrr. Warren Wade. Robert Rallantine. l iwrence Benda, David Rallantine. Merril Rutter. Robert Waller. Paul DeMuth. Mrt. Robert I vers. Coaeh Clark. Bottom Row: Robert Mattie, Alvin Tollefson. Frederick Clanton, Harry Oestriech. Robert Johnson. Robert Wainwright. Lloyd Caya. Roy George. LeRoy Walker. Karl Weniger. Niles Day, Clarence Hughes. Mascot Frank Kvans. Eighty-four I Cnha-mu ai s The pitcher is winding up . . . good luck! . . . where it lands nobody knows . . .Coach Smith . . . building up for an awful let-down . . . batter up! . . . waiting for the signal . . . alley-oop . . . “with the greatest of ease . . . ping pong . . . the line-up . . . six little monkeys . . . Rumbling is an exercise which strengthens the body and puts every muscle into play. It gives tlie gymnast a sure sense of balance, grace, poise, and strengthens his resistance against disease and sickness. All hoys in the Junior and Senior high school are eligible for this club. The club is under the direction and supervision of Coach Smith. Headstands, handwalks, handsprings, snapups, hackroll and extensions, and high dives were some of the outstanding stunts featured by the Tumbling Club at the annual Physical Education Demonstration held in the gymnasium on April 21. Tumbling was the last number on the program and was enthusiastically received by the audience. About thirty hoys belong to the Tumbling Club at present ami at the first meeting elected the following officers: President, Joseph Valley; Vice-President, Frank Feally; Secretary-Treasurer, John Cota. To win an emblem in the club a hoy has to go through Pres. Valley three classes: the third class, second class, and the first class. To become a third class member a hoy has to do the following requirements: chinning four times, pushups—fifteen times, hackroll, front roll, dive—two feet, cartwheel. The following requirements are for second class membership: hack- roll and extension, dive four feet, head stand, hand spring off knees. In order to get an emblem and enter the first class a hoy must fulfill the following requirements: hand spring, snapup, hand stand and walk, dive six feet. 'I he following hoys to date who have received emblems are: Donald Horkheiiner 34, Tom Morel ’37, George Allan 35, Clarence Atchison 35 ,Milo Cooper 35, John Cota 37, Joseph Valley 36, Frank Feally 37. Top Row: Couch Smith, Robert Steinbach. Roy George. Vernon Davies. Janies Kennedy UiVonne Dodd. Karl Weniger. Robert Cokey. Loren Atchison Bottom Row: Robert Cherrier, Robert Pollock. Alvin Braem, Frank Feally, Joseph alley. John l ota. Donald Hill. Robert Wachter, Robert Jelinek. Cj. G. Cl. With basketball, baseball, and track as their major sports, the Girls’ Athletic Association lias completed another successful year. The girls are under the direction and supervision of their coach. Miss Ruth Van Akkeren. The club’s officers are: President. Dorothy Woods; Vice-President, Norma Enke; and Secretary-Treasurer, Dorothy Marvin. The following are the various sports sponsored by the G. A. A.: Major Sports—basketball, baseball, track, tennis, kickball, and volley ball; Minor Sports—ping pong, tenequoit, clock golf, biking, bicycling, skating, and soecor. Four girls were chosen as beads of the sports: basketball. Madonna Heisz; volleyball. Angela Benda; baseball. Gale Asclie; and miscellaneous sports, Gwen Hughes. Basketball is the outstanding sport. During the season a class tournament which the seniors won easily, was held. After the class tournament, teams were picked by Miss Van Akkeren Dorotk� Wot dx and a “color” tournament was held. The Junior ami Senior members oi the G. A. A. took part in a Sports Parade” at the annual Physical Education Demonstration. Each member appearing under the spotlight that night represented an individual sport. A kittenball tournament was held in the spring. The teams were picked by the director. Miss Ruth Van Akkeren. A point system is used whereby points are given to each girl who takes part in an activity. At the end of the year if a girl has the required number of points she receives an emblem. Six outstanding G. A. A. members represented the club at a “Play Day at Platteville, on May 8. President Top Row: Adeline Koecke. Dorothy Eggleston. Mario minder , Dorothy Rogers. Marian MacKachern. Iiotty Wachter, Grace llonzel. Margaret lx ng. 11a Sebastian. Third Row: Kellie Schwert. Merlyn Kuchenbecker. Marjorie McMahon, Velma Vallee, Mary Woods. Catherine Egge. Faith Hoppe. Mildred Welsoh. Wilma Toubl. Inez Kielly. Second Row: Shirley Xoggle, Anne Dagnon. Gale Asche. Gwendolyn Hughes. Dorothy Marvin, Dorothy Woods. Norma Enke, Alene Weightier. Dorothea Baehtell. Eunice Warren, Leona Jensen. Bottom Row: Wilma Steinbach, Mary Fernette. Lucy Ann Godden.,' Kita Weighner. June Kieser. Lois Adams. Violet Schwert. Beverly Lindner, Evelyn Chamberlain. Ursula Coo rough. Just as every ship must have a captain and every country a ruler, so also every school must have at least one good cheer leader. Prairie is fortunate in this respect because the school has four good cheer leaders. Whether or not these four people were responsible for the condition, the Top Row: Roger Holmberg. 1-ois Adams, Richard Shan- fact remains that school spirit ran high l arker. Bottom Row: Dorothy Marvin. _ ‘ . c er this year than it ever has within our time. Before each game a rally was held. Usually these rallies consisted of a number of good, lusty yells, speeches by members of the team and the coach, and then more yells. Besides this the classes displayed fine spirit by making posters and putting on short skits. The Seniors presented two skits: “The Wedding of Prairie to Victory,” which was given before the Platteville game, and “School Days.” The first was a marriage handled in an amusing manner in which Prairie was united to Victory. Platteville was, of course, there, and when the preacher asked if any man could give a reason why Prairie and Victory should not be united Platteville spoke up. Whereupon, he was gently hustled out of the scene. The second skit was a comic school room scene with the members of the Senior Class playing the part of young grade pupils. At Homecoming fine spirit was displayed by the students, who, led by their leaders, contributed a great deal to the victory. Likewise, on Senior Day, when Prairie met Mineral Point, such enthusiasm and spirit was never seen before in the history of our school. . . . Glteel £.easels When tryouts for Cheer Leaders were held nine students participated and four were chosen as official cheerers. Dorothy Marvin, a Senior, and a capable leader from the past year, led the group. Norma Enke, a Junior, will return next year to again lead the students in those gigantic yells that echo and reecho throughout the long corridors and class rooms. Roger Holmberg, a Sophomore, although little in stature has a powerful pair of lungs. Richard Shan-barker, a Freshman, was even smaller than Roger but that ilid not deter him from putting power behind his yells. Ninety FEATURES She fell down and went boom . . . well smock me down! . . . my man . . . smile the while . . . putting her best feet forward . . . first down . . . Maurice poses . . . slight case of tire trouble . . . shadow boxing . . . back ... he “shall splash at a ten-league canvas with brushes of comet's hair . . the prom king ruling from his snow throne . . . friendly competition . . . one, two, three — -hip! ... he means business . . . earns Game Tlue What a nightmare—my oh my— All the seniors marching by! There is David Ballantine Captaining a baseball nine! Following him is Butcher Brown Hot dog! Put that cleaver down. Crawford’s talents shine like jewels— Groom at “Belcher Riding School.” Wainwright’s riding master there. His technique is very rare! Angie Benda 1 dimly see Among the hooks of a library. And here on the shelf in the “best-sellers” rank Are the works and writings of Genevieve Plank. Is M aurice Martin there? Indeed! “Janitor’ on his cap I read. Branstetter has gotten quite a start. Men read his magazine—it's smart! Shifting, shuffling, crowd I spy, Caya’s night-club dances hv; While Weniger the group entrances VI ith his dulcet voice, as the crowd advances. LeRoy Walker a gigolo in Parisian haunts Won the “mon” for his start in a marathon “daunce. And peddling hard in the six-day race, Helen Chabela sets the pace. Johnny Check, the farmer’s friend, Buys and sells produce they send. Lyle Parish continues his “car line” to Prairie, In the spring of the year, it’s almost a ferry! Ninety-four Attraction on all sides . . . Boh Linzemneyer tells how he made that free throw . . “our ed joins in the fun . . . Miss Van Akkeren . . . Boh Johnson displaying his Easter suit . . . baby dumpling just York Crawford . . . friendship? . . . what an awful let-down! . . . our little ray of sunshine . . . Lloyd wants you to meet his doll . . . Dave laughs at his own joke . . . Wainwright poses for a hair tonic ad . . . hack again . . . Dreams G ame I continued) Joe Valley sells him and everyone gas His chain of new stations is lengthening fast. Dorothy Marvin, the husky phv-ed, Has heroine a gym teacher as she always said. Those ‘‘scare heads” concern Niles Day. I fear. We regret, as the head of a gang he appears. Here's a farm wife ringing a dinner hell. Why. it s Katherine Eggc, hale, hearty and well! Madonna Heisz has achieved her ambition. For I see her a nurse in a high class position. “Vogue” has procured in Robert Gokey, An Art Editor who is not so pokey. Gwen Hughes is in her proper sphere. Teaching the young to sew and sear. Kohhie Johnson displays his perfect curls. Thus draws as his patrons the gullible girls. For Dorothy Woods, the shrewd beautician. Has trained Bob to consider hair-dressing his mission. Here Alcne Weightier her artistry uses s manicure p’raps we should say “abuses. Helen Kasparek and Margaret Layde, Home girls always—in homes they stayed. And Mara, quiet as a mouse, Is manager, now, of a big show-house. Gale in dancer’s gay attire— Partner of Boh Linzeiuneyer. Gale and Boh tap dancing team. On the air. the stage, the screen. And Raymond Lechnir, politician, Will he improve the world’s condition? Prophetic dream of a senior procession. Showing each strangely placed in a life profession. Ninety-Six Try, try again, boys . . . wherefore art thou. Romeo? . . . three eooks—one midget . . . Marge lias outgrown the higli-chair in at least one way . . . farewell, cruel world! . . . just so the chain bears up . . . taxi? . . . bringing home the bacon . . . practice makes perfect ... a touch of winter . . . ‘heavy, heavy, hangs over thy head . . . Ted shoulders the burden ... no bribes accepted . . . . 'fiom Cl to % A is for Assembly, the place where students cast off their cloaks of dignity. B is for Brains scattered few and far apart. C is for Condition. Some students find it hard to understand why teachers always spoil their report cards with it. D is for Dame Rumor, who sees all, hears all. and tells all. E is for Excuse—Late start. 1 didn’t hear the alarm clock, or what have you? F is for the school Furniture, which must he treated with care, or else! G is for the Grass in the next pasture. It may look greener, but it sometimes gives you indigestion. H is for Home. Outside of school, there’s no place like it. I is for the Inner Office where a “smart aleck’’ becomes a plain Aleck. J is for Jokes, sweet, sour, and mostly stale. K is for “Kick-afterwards” famous quotation of Mr. Kennedy. L is for Laziness, that undefinable disease which effects students every now and then. M is for Mathematics, the student’s delight. N is for New Year's, the time everyone resolves to resolve not to resolve. O is for Opportunity. Seek and ye shall find. P is for the Prairie du Chien high school. Rah! Rah! Rah! Q is for Questions. Long may they reign! R is for the Red Ink which adds such an attractive appearance to report cards. S is for Satan, the little imp who provides the students with plenty of mischief. T is for Time, of which we have plenty to waste. U is for egotistical Us. V is for Vim, Vigor, and Vitality, qualities every student possesses. W is for Work, with which we never will catch up. X is for the unknown quantity. Y is for our Yearbook we hope you enjoy it. Z is for Zest, the thing every student resolves to possess, the day before finals. Ttvas on a l7lonc)a j Tfto’in A teacher sat in the assembly chair A looking at me way over there, And you could tell by the gleam in her eye That she wouldn’t let anything slip by. Every now and then she’d work. Then look up and again I'd shirk. A marble rolled down the floor, And I was marched out the door. Now all alone 1 wait In the office chair I shake. The rest I had better not tell For you know the story very well. Ninety-eight One big happy family . . . looking forward . . . three blind mice ... “I use pepsodent” . - . studious Dorothy . . . shootin’ high . . . freshman antics . . . what strength! . . . preparedness . . . trudging along . . . the thinker . . . inseparables . . . playing safe . . . awe—aw! . . . just relaxing . . . (yenicl Gctioities Gale A sc he Ooncral Course Home Room President 3 Literary Society 1 Glee Clul� 1 -2-3-1 Secretary 1 Mixed ('’horns G. A. A. 2-3-1 Baseball 1-2-3-1 Basketball 1-2-3-1 Track 1-2-3 Watopapiwi Campfire 1-2-3 An Old Spanish Custom Oh Doctor! Sunbonnet Girl Guess Again David Ballantine General Course l atin Club 2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-1 Football 1 Letter Club 1 Oh Doctor! Minstrel Show Angela Benda General Course Honor Student Literary Society 3-4 Kxtemporaneous Speaking 3 Latin Club 2-3-4 Glee Club Librarian I Mixed Chorus 1 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Polishin Papa Guess Again Robert Branstetter General Course Prairie Dog 4 Prairie I og Tales 3-4 Latin Club 3 Football 1-2 Edgar Brown General Course Entered from Augusta High School Intramural Sports 3-4 Football 4 Lloyd Gaya General Course Literary Society 3-4 Dramatics 3-4 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 3-4 Golf Club 3 letter Club 3-4 Manual Arts Club 2-3 Minstrel Show Polishin Papa Guess Again I’resident 3 Guess Again Orchestra 1-2 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Track 2-3 Tumbling Club 2-3-4 Letter Club 3-4 Manual Arts Club 2-3 Minstrel Show An Old Spanish Custom Madonna Heisz Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2 l atin Club 1-2 Glee Club 1 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Librarian 1 Office Girl 4 Watopa pi wi (’a mpfire 1-2-3-4 Gwendolyn Hughes General Course Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 3 Glee Club 2 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 Tennis Club 1 Watopa pi wi Campfire 1-2-3 Guess Again Robert Johnson General Course Literary Society 2-3-4 Dramatics 2-3-4 President 3 Secretary 4 Latin Club 1 -2-3-4 President 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Vice-President 4 Guess Again Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Octette 2-3 Intramural Sports 1 -2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-1 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Captain 3 Tennis Club 1-2 Golf Club 3 Letter Club 1 -2-3-4 President 3 Vice-President 4 An Old Spanish Custom Oh Doctor! Minstrel Show Pink and Patches Polishin’ Papa Sunbonnet Girl Helen Kasparek Commercial Course I atin Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Watopapiwi Campfire I Oh Doctor! Helen Chabela Commercial Course Literary Society 1 Latin Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Oh Doctor! John Check General Course Entered from Eaatnian High School Class Vice-President 4 Student Council 4 Intramural Sports 3-4 Baseball 4 Assistant Sports Manager 4 Band 4 Manual Arts Club 3-4 Guess Again York Crawford General Course Valedictorian ('lass President 1-2-1 Home Room Vice-I ’resident 3 Student Council 1-2-4 I’resident 4 Literary Society 1-2-3-4 Secretary and Treasurer 2 Vice-President 3-4 Dramatics 2-3-4 President 1 Latin Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 3-4 Tennis Club 1 Letter Club 3-4 Treasurer 4 Minstrel Show Polishin Papa Pot Boiler Oh Doctor! Guess Again Niles Day General Course Entered from Boscobel High School Class Secretary and Treasurer 1 Latin Club l Band 1 Intramural Sports 1-4 Katherine Egge General Course G. A. A. 4 Baseball 1-1 Basketball 4 Track 1 Robert Go key General Course Prairie Dog 1 Prairie Dog Tales 3-4 Literary Society 3 Glee Club 2-3 Band 1-2-3-4 Vice- Onc Hundred Margaret Layde Commercial Course Entered from Eastman HiRh School I-at in Club 2-3-4 Watopapiwi Campfire 1 Polishin' Papa Raymond Lechnir General Course l-atin Club 1-2-3-4 Vice-President 3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Manager 3 Letter Club 3-1 Robert Linzen meyer General Course Glee Club 1-2 Intramural Sports I-2-3-4 Baseball 3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Golf Club 3 Letter Club 3-1 Manual Arts Club 2-3 An Old Spanish Custom Ob Doctor! Minstrel Show Francis Mara General Course Maurice Martin General Course Spent Junior year at Tain-pus High School in III. 1-atin Club 1-2 (rlee Club 2 Intramural Sports 1-2 Dorothy Marvin General Course Class Secretary and Treasurer 4 Student Council Secretary 1 Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 2 Prairie Dog 4 Prairie Dog Tales 3-4 Literary Society 1-2-3 President 4 Dramatics 1 -2-3-4 l.« tln Club 1 -2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Reporter 3 President 4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Sextette 3-4 Hand 4 Drum Major 4 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-1 Haselmll 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 Tennis Club 1-2 Letter Club Honorary Member 3-4 G. A. A. 2-3 Secretary and Treasurer 4 { enio Gctioities Cheerleader 2-3-4 Watopapiwi Campfire 1-2-3-4 An Old Spanish Custom Oh Doc-tor! Polishin' Papa Minstrel Show Sunbonnet Girl Guess Again Ferne Ocenosak General Course Basketball 3 G. A. A. 3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 3-4 Vice-President 4 Track 3 Lyle Parish General Course Entered from Hillsboro High School Guess Again Genevieve Plank General Course Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 3 Librarian 2-3-4 Watopapiwi Campfire 4 Guess Again Nettie Toberman General Course Joseph Valley General Course Home Room President 3 Student Council 3 Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3 Octette 4 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-1 Track 1-2-3 Hand 3 Tumbling Club 2-3-4 President 4 Letter Club 3-4 Stage Manager 4 Manual Arts Club 2-3 An Old Spanish Custom Minstrel Show Sunbonnet Girl Virginia Valant General Course Robert Wainwright General Course (Mass President 3 Secretary and Treasurer 1 Home Room Secretary and Treasurer 2 Student Council Vice-President 3 Prairie Dog 4 Literary Society 1-2-3-4 Dramatics 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Guess Again Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Loot ball 2-3-4 Captain 4 Letter Club 2-3-1 Secretary and Treasurer 3 President 4 Tennis Club 1 Polishin Papa Minstrel Show Oh Doctor! LeRoy Walker General Course Entered from Eastman High School Intramural Sports 3-4 Baseball 3-1 Band 3-4 Karl Weniger General Course Salutatorian Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 3-4 Boxing 3-4 Football 3-4 Tumbling Club 3-4 l elter Club 3-4 Minstrel Show Sunbonnet Girl Alene Weighner Commercial Course Home Room President 1 Vice-President 3 Literary Society 3-4 Dramatics 3-4 Glee Club 1 Intramural Sports 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Librarian 3- I Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 2-3-4 Secretary and Treasurer 3 President 4 Oh Doctor! Guess Again Dorothy Woods Commercial Course Literary Society 3-1 Dramatics 3-4 Glee Club 3 G. A. A. 2-3-1 Vice- President 3 President 4 Guess Again Baseball 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Track 2-3 Librarian 2-3-4 Watopapiwi Campfire 2-3-- Vice-President 4 An Old Spanish Custom One Hundred One fluniol Ctctioites Willard Ahrens Commercial Course Home Hoorn Vice-President 1-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Octette 3 Quartette 3 Glee Club 1-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 As the Clock Strikes The Sunbonnet Girl Lola Atchison Commercial Course Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 Dorothea Bachtell Commercial Course Home Hoorn Secretary and Treasurer 1-3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3 Haseball 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1-2 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Watopapiwi Campfire 1-2-3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl Leone Bunders Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 2-3 I atln Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Octette 2 Sextette 2-3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl Robert Campbell General Course Home Hoorn Vice-president 3 Litin Club 1-2 Football 1-2-3 Robert Cherrier General Course Home Hoorn President 2-3 Student Council 2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 Tumbling Club 1-2-3 As the Clock Strikes John Cota General Course Intramural Sports 1 rumbling Club 1-2-3 Margaret Becwar General Course Entered from Eastman High School I-ditin Club 3 Bernice Benish Commercial Course Myrtle Benish Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2 Dramatics 1-2 Latin Club 2 Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Sextette 3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl Maxine Brown General Course I-atin Club 3 Glee Club 3 Watopapiwi Campfire 2-3 The Sunbonnet Girl Anne Dagnon Commercial Course Entered from Aquinas High School, La Crosse Literary Society 1 Glee Club 1 Baseball 1-3 Basketball 3 G. A. A. 1-3 Watopapiwi Campfire 3 Helen Doll Commercial Course Glee Club 1-2 An Old Spanish Custom William Doser General Course Glee Club 1-2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 Football 3 Tumbling Club 1 The Sunbonnet Girl Mildred Eggleston Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2 Declamatory 1-2 Latin Club 2-3 Band 1-2-3 Librarian 2-3 Norma Enke Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2-3 Baseball 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1-2 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Vice-President 3 Cheerleader 3 William Evans General Course Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 I atin Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Octette 1-2-3 Mixed Octette 2 Football 1-2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 letter Club 2-3 Band Manager 1-2-3 Tumbling Club 2 An Old Spanish Custom Minstrel Show The Sunbonnet Girl Frank Feally General Course Prairie Dog 3 Glee Club 2-3 Mixed Chorus 2-3 Quartette 3 Football 1-2-3 Track 1-2-3 Intrumurul Sports 1-2-3 Tumbling Club 1-2-3 I setter Club 2-3 Minstrel Show The Sunbonnet Girl Mary Esther Fisher General Course Entered from Eastman High School I atin Club 3 Glee Club 3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 3 Librarian 3 The Sunbonnet Girl Roy George General Course Class Vice-President 2 Class Secretary and Treasurer 3 Home Hoorn President 1 Student Council 1 Literary Society 2-3 Dramatics 2-3 Glee Club 3 Basketball 2-3 Baseball 2 Intramural Sports 1 Letter Club 2-3 Tumbling Club 1-2 Manual Arts Club 1-2 As the Clock Strikes Minstrel Show The Sunbonnet Girl One Hundred Two fluniol Qctioities Vera Haddock Commercial Course Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3 Watopapiwi Campfire 3 The Sunbonnet Girl Freda Hammer Commercial Course Entered from Trenton High School. North Dakota William Harry General Course Glee Club 1-2-3 Football 3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 Assistant Manager— Athletics 3 Boxing 2-3 Manual Arts Club 1-2 An Old Spanish Custom Minstrel Show Marjorie Hill General Course Batin Club 1-2-3 Librarian 3 Faith Hoppe Commercial Course Prairie Dog 3 Literary Society 2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Watopapiwi Campfire 3 As the Clock Strikes Rita Johnson Commercial Course Class Vice-President 1 Home Hoorn Secretary 2 Prairie Dog 3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Vice-President 3 Latin Club 1-2-3 President 2 Glee Club 1-2-3 Watopapiwi Campfire 1-2-3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl James Kennedy General Course Class President 1-2-3 Student Council 1-2-3 Vice President 3 Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Secretary 2 Vice-President 3 Dramatics 1-2-3 l atin Club 1-2-3 Vice-President 2 Oratory 2 Quartette 1-2 Octette 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Track 1-3 Football 2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 letter Club 2-3 Secretary 3 Band Drum Major 1-2-3 Oh Doctor An Old Spanish Custom As the Clock Strikes Minstrel Show The Sunbonnet Girl Inez Kielley Commercial Course Entered from Steuben High School Literary Society 3 Dramatics 3 G. A. A. 3 Marjorie Kieser General Course Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Literary Society 2-3 Dramatics 3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Aa-Wa Kia Campflie 1-2-3 Librarian 1 Office Girl 3 The Sunbonnet Girl Aloha Kramer Comm rcial Course Entered from Eastman High School Glee Club 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Watopapiwi Campfire— President 3 The Sunbonnet Girl Charles Lang General Course Class Secretary 1 Class Vice-President 3 Home Hoorn Vice-President 2 Literary Society 1-2 3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2 Track 1-2 Intramurul Sports 1-2-3 Letter Club 2-3 Manual Arts Club 1-2 Band 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2 Cheerleader 2 An Old Spanish Custom As the Clock Strikes Minstrel Show The Sunbonnet Girl Theodore Long General Course intramural Sports 1-2-3 Tumbling Club 1-2-3 Ursula Lucas Commercial Course l atin Club 1 G. A. A. 1-2 Track 1-2 Basketball 1-2 Basv’ball 1-2 Intramural Sports 1-2 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 2-3 Myrtle Mara General Course Frances Marso Commercial Course Uitin Club 1-2 Basketball 1 Intramural Spoils 1-2 Robert Mattie General Course Baseball 2 Intramural Sports 1---3 Football 3 Bernice Noble Commercial Course Home Hoorn Secretary 1 Vice-President 3 Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 3 Librarian 1 As the Clock Strikes Harry Oestriech General Course Class Secretary 2 Vice-President 3 Track 1-2-3 Basketball 2-3 Baseball 2 Football 1-2-3 Captain Elect 3 Letter Club 2-3 Minstrel Show Bernice Paulus Commercial Course Home Hoorn President 3 Student Council 3 Prairie Dog 3 One Hundred Three fluniol Gctioities Robert Pellock General Course Prairie Dog 3 Glee Club 1-2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 Tumbling Club 1-2-3 The Sunbonm-t Girl Helene Pohlman Commercial Course Home Room President 1 Secretary 2-3 Student Council 1 Prairie Dog 3 Prairie l og Tales 3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3 G. A. A. 2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 YVatopapiwi Campfire 1-2-3 Secretary 3 Librarian 2 An Old Spanish Custom As the ('lock Strikes The Sunbonnet Girl Renada Rick Commercial Course Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Literary Society 1-2 Dramatics 1-2 Latin Club 1-2-3 Pasketball 1 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 Russell Robejsek General Course Glee Club 1 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 Joseph Rod General Course Glee Club 2-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Quartette 3 Intramural Sports 2-3 Junior Manager— Athletics 3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl Mary Ellen Scoville (’ommercial Course Gasket ball 3 Doris Sebastian Commercial Course Home Room I’resident 2-3 Student Council 2-3 Prairie Dog— Editor-in-Chief 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Li till Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 • • Mary Steiner Commercial Course Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2-3 Declamatory 1 Latin Club 1-2-3 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Track 1-2 Baseball 1-2 Basketball 1-2-3 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 1-2-3 Frank Stevens General Course Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Quartette 3 Track 1 Football 1-2-3 Letter Club 2-3 An Old Spanish Custom The Sunbonnet Girl Russell Strap man Commercial Course Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 3 Intramural Sports 2-3 Tumbling Club 2 An Old Spanish Custom Marie Suhrada Commercial Course Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog Tales 2-3 Literary Society 1-2 Dramatics 1-2 Glee Club 1-2-3 Mixed Chorus 1 G. A. A. 1-2 Aa-Wa-Kia Campfire 2-3 Secretary and Treasurer 3 Librarian 2 An Old Spanish Custom Arthur Thompson General Course Prairie Dog 3 Prairie Dog 'Pales 2-3 Latin Club 2-3 Vice-President 3 Intramural Sports 2-3 Wilma Toubl Commercial Course Baseball 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1-2 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Velma Vallee Commercial Course Literary Society 1-2-3 Dramatics 1-2 Extemporeneons Reading 2-3 Latin Club 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-3 Mixed Chorus 3 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Basketball 1-3 Baseball 1-2 YVatopapiwi Campfire 3 Band 3 Ofliee Girl 2 Commercial Course Sun I am net Girl John Wachter General Course Baseball 2 Band 1-2-3 Orchestra 1-2-3 Intramural Sports 1-2-3 As the Clock Strikes Verna Walker Commercial Course Entered from Eastman High School YY'utopapiwi Campfire 3 Eunnice Warren General Course Glee Club 3 Basketball 3 Mildred Welsch General Course Glee Club 1 G. A. A. 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2-3 Evelyn Welsh General Course Literary Society 3 Dramatics 3 Glee Club 1 Basketball 1 Marie Young Commercial Course Prairie Dog Tales 2 Literary Society 2 Glee Club 3 Mixed Chorus 3 Basketball 2 The Sunbonnet Girl One Hundred Four Pafaons BADGER WHOLESALE COMPANY CAROLYN BERGEN SENATOR W. I). CARROLL NONA DEARY VIR. LEN DUCHARME MR. E. I). FEENEY A FRIEND MARGARET GARRITY HELEN HUFF B. A. KENNEDY MR. HENRY KOZELKA RHEA LAWLER MR. LEO LECIiMR M ARGARET M ACAULEY LILA MERTON JUDGE J. O’NEIL MISS PAULUS NELL QU1LLIGAN ENGRETE RONAN MRS. E. 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