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

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7 Oggaw... MISS 3l.XIUl.XIil'I'I' 4l.Xlllil'l'Y MHS. l'IYl'1l.YN XII! XNl lx 4 Top row: Kathryn Meyer, Delores Valley, Cecilia Tratnik, Rosemary Dempsey, Maxine Sutton. Second row: Geraldine Stram, Doris Gauger, Doris Husted, Hazel Monroe, Edith Ahrens. Bottom row: Mrs. Evelyn Meganck, Eudora Kolowinski, Aileen Lechnir, Ivaleen Eggleston, Miss Margaret Garrity. 1

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The Prairie du Chien High School Student Council was organized in 1931 at the suggestion of Supt. B. A. Kennedy, and in its 17 years of existence the aim of its program has always been service', to the students. Among the activities sponsored by the council this year was a courtesy program, the installation of a candy machine, a magazine campaign to help pay for the annual, and a series of dances and programs for special events such as Home- coming. Council officers for this year were: Larry Lake, President: Maxine Sutton, Vice President: and Delores Valley, Secretary Treasurer. Officers for next year were elected in April and will take office in September. These officers were: jack Jambura, President: Joan Von Ruden, Vice President: and Margaret Erden- berger, Secretary Treasurer. Other members of the council are the four ...Smm class Presidents: Edith Ahrens, Bob Marvin, Donald Steiner, and Mary Bodamer: eight home room Presidents: Doris Gauger, Geraldine Stram, Jean Draka, Jack Von Ruden, Sylvia Fernette, Joan Von Ruden, Donna Foster, james Rilleyg the Presidents of the Seventh and Eighth Grade: Carolyn Ahrens and Shirley Adams: the Council Advisors: Mr. Kennedy and Miss Garrityg and the four class Advisors: Mr. Rasmussen, Mr. Hinkley, Mr. Ralph, and Mrs. Mezera. Over half of the Council members have at- tended student council conventions this year. On October 24-25 jean Draka, Geraldine Stram, Maxine Sutton, and Delores Valley at- tended the State Student Council Convention at Wausau. On April 10 six representatives were sent to the District Convention at La Crosse. The dele- gates were: Joan Von Ruden, Sylvia Fernette, jack Von Ruden, Bob Marvin, Doris Gauger, and Larry Lake. Seated left to right: Jack Jamburag Shirley Adams: Jim Reillyg Don Steiner, Geraldine Stramg Edith Ahrensg Maxine Sutton, Vice-president: Larry Lake, Presi- dent: Delores Valley, Secretary-Treasurer: .Tack Von Rudenq Bob Marvin, Jean Draka: Sylvia Fernetteg Joan Von Rudeng Mary Bodamerg Donna Foster. Standing: Doris Gauger, Supt, B. A. Kennedy, Miss Margaret Garrity.

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Elena of 1942 EDITH AHRENS We live in deeds, not years, is the motto of the Class of 1948. In keeping with the motto the members of the class have made high schol- astic ratings. They led the honor roll three times during the year and have distinguished them- selves in all fields of extra-curricular activities. The Class flower is the red rose and the colors are red and silver. As Freshmen the Class of 1948 chose Tom White, President, Edith Ahrens, Vice-president, Larry Lake, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Knospe was the advisor. The members of the class were initiated in the Traditional Freshman Mixer. DORIS GAUGER Those having perfect attendance for the year were: Tina Boucher, LeRoy Bunders, Mavis Check, Doris Gauger, DuWaine LaPointe Shirley Reuber, john Ryan, Norman Standorf, and Elaine Stepan. 3 Class leaders for the second year were Edith Ahrens, President, Larry Lake, Vice-president, Doris Gauger, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Burch was advisor. The Class sponsored the Freshman Mixer. Perfect attendance records were main- tained by: Pearl Blinton, Shirley Reuber, Viola Schwenn, and Norman Standorf. Now upper classmen, the Class of '48 elected Larry Lake, President and Prom King, Edith Ahrens, vice-president, Doris Gauger, Secretary- Treasurerg Mr. Hinkley, advisor. The Junior class play, Brother Goose, was presented on February 4. The highlight of the year was the Junior Prom with King Larry Lake and Queen Hazel Monroe reigning. The theme was Make Mine Music, based on Disney Characters. Rose- mary Nolan, Shirley Reuber, Norman Standorf Elaine Stepan, Delores Valley, and Keith White had perfect attendance for the year. 7 The long awaited year finally arrived for the Class of 1948. Class officers were: Edith Ahrens, President, Fred LaPointe, vice-presidentg Cletus Steiner, Secretary-Treasurer, Mr. Rasmussen, ad- visor. The Mid-Winter formal was held on December Z6. King Blaine Eber and Queen Ruth Schreiner reigned over Winter Wonderland. The Senior Class play was American Passport.