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

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Sophs and Frosh The underclassman is truly the “underdog” in high school. The “upperclassmen steal the show and the underclassmen must patiently wait their turn to star. During this interim the present underclassmen, the Fresh nen and Sophomores, have by no means resigned themselves to their position in the background. They have worked hard in classes, have clone their hit in activities, and are preparing themselves for the stardom that the Junior year will bring. Many of the members in both classes have already made a place for themselves in athletics, cheerleading, literary work and in all extra-curricular activities. To celebrate the entrance of these two classes of ’46 and ’47 into P. H. S. an initiation party was given to them. The “Freshmen Mixer” as it was called was sponsored by the preceding Sophomores and these parties proved to be very gala events. Taking part in athletics in the class of ’46 we find on the basketball squad, Harry Borne and Edward Koel; on the football team, Gordon Lake, Bill Panka, Harry Borne and Jimmy Bittner. Bob Welscli was the water boy. Madonna Hill was an active member of the cheerleading group for both her Freshmen and Sophomore year. This class, also, has a very good record in the “Homecoming” celebration. For two years straight it has won first prize in the float contests. Members from this class on the student council for the year '42-’43 were: Helen Wetzel, Jimmy Bittner and Roberta Strauman; for the year ’43-’44, Gordon Lake, Harry Borne and Helen Wetzel. In the field of literary work the class of ’47 ranks very high. One of its members, Ruth Schreiner, won first place at the district “Forensic Contest” held at Boscobel, Wisconsin. On the student council from this class were: Donald Schultz, Ivan Gibbs and Betty Pakc. Three members of the Sophomore class were consistently on the Honor Roll this year. They were: Keith Betz, Helen Wetzel and Lillian White. In the Freshmen Class: Eldre Beu-thin, Mary Lou Coorough, Delores Foss, Virginia Gauger, Donald Rehm, Ruth Schreiner, Donald Schultz Evelyn Tesar and Betty Zabel were Honor Roll students for the year. Junior High A peek into the Junior High would reveal an enthusiastic group of boys and girls. For the Seventh Graders this year has been their first in the high school building and that fact alone has been a thrill to them. The Eighth Graders like being the senior group of the department and are looking forward to becoming Freshmen. Evidence of the enthusiasm of the two groups is found in their work. The Seventh Graders help with ticket sales and make posters used for advertising school activities. These boys and girls set a splendid record as salesmen for themselves when they won second place in the magazine contest in which all the High School participated. Miss Lila Murton is the Seventh Grade teacher. The most important organization of the Eighth Grade is the Safety Patrol which is directed by Miss Nona Deary, Eighth Grade teacher. The members of the organization are the Eighth Grade boys who patrol the school grounds and street corners, act as ushers, serve as messengers, and in general are the policemen of the school. Officers of the Patrol are: Captain, Blaine Eber; Lieutenants, Robert Waller and I.eRoy Bunders. MISS DEARY MISS MURTON

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CLUBS Prairie High has three very active ictory Clubs: the Stamp and Bond Club which has charge of the sales of bonds and stamps; the Post Card Club which tries to keep a steady flow of mail to those in service; and the Service Flag-Honor Plaue Club which keeps a record of all alumnus in service. The Stamp and Bond Club under the leadership of Miss Margaret Garrity, sold a total of $15,000 in bonds and stamps this year. The officers are: John Boldt, president; Karl Rider, vice-president; and Ailene Eggleston, secretary. The Post Card Club, directed by Miss Vanita Hagman, aims to keep hoys and girls in service supplied with mail from home. During the year the members have sent more than 1,000 cards and letters to those in service. The Service Flag and Honor Plaque Club is directed by Miss Margaret Patterson. The members of the club have charge of the huge Service Flag which contains more than 350 blue and 2 gold stars. The club also has the names of alumnus entering the service engraved on the attractive Honor Plaque which hangs in the first landing in the lower corridor. MISS GARRITY