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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

TIME To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted, A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. Old Testament: Eccl esiasticus 3 : 1-8 I he time we spent at Prairie High was divided into many different types of activities and emotions —work and play, exercise anti rest, speaking and listening, crying and laughing, winning and losing. We experienced feelings of failure and success, joy and sorrow. All of these factors must be in proper balance for a true cross section of the vear, and none can be omitted or emphasized at the expense of the others. May the publication of the 1957 annual help you to recall all the memories of the good times spent at Prairie du Chien High School. PRAIRIE DOG 1957 Prairie du Chien High School Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Superintendent B. A. Kennedy BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Ben Shaub_________________________President Dr. E. M. Dicssloch Mr. William Standorf Mr. Paul Schmidt Mr. Donald Lochner Mr. Alvin Dru'yor PUBLICATION STAFF Editor__________________________Sharon Shulka Associate Editors_________________________Patsy Toberman Carol Weighner, Joanne Graap Business Managers_____________Sharon Horsfall Marcia Hedeman Advisor____________________Mr. Herman Derouin Published by the Journalism Class Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin DEDICATION We dedicate the 1957 Prairie Dog to our teachers—who always had time for us . . . If you can love youth with devoted love And yet not let that love lead you astray, You have the heart and soul of that brave one Youth will remember longer than a day. If you believe in youth whatever comes To shake your sincere, earnest faith in them, The struggling schools need you and your great heart To lead when others quickly would condemn. If you behold in every youthful soul Another hope for all of earth’s mankind— The promise of a greater better world— You’ll be the teacher youth will always find. If in the tide of each new age of youth You see another sweep of God’s great reach, You have the vision that will some day save the world, You have the sacred call to rise and teach. Oliver Scott Thompson TABLE OF CONTENTS Time for Classes ..............page 5 Time for Departments ..........page 17 Time for the Gavel ........... page 29 Time for the Whistle ......... page 43 Time for Fun ..................page 51 2 . . . DEDICATION Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund I a Crosse State College. B. E. Girls Physical Education, Biology. G. A. A. Advisor. Driver Education. Home— Elk Mound, Wisconsin. Mrs. Bessie Carberry Stevens Point State College. Seventh and Eighth Grades combined. Home— Marshfield. Wisconsin. Mr. Herman Derouin Ix ras College E. A. Coaching, World History. Journalism, Algebra. Home— LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Miss Violet Dohse University of Wisconsin. E. A. Mathematics. Scholarship. Home—Prairie du Chlen, Wisconsin. Miss Lois Goan Northwestern University, M. A. English, Library, Library Science. Librarian. Home—Millville, Wisconsin. Mr. Bert Krohn Platteville Mate College. I . S. Industrial Arts. Home—Lancaster, Wis- consin. NO TEACHER IS FORGOTTEN WHO TRULY GIVES HIS LIFE FOR YOUTH — Mr. Paul Lutzke Colorado State College, M. A. I«atin, American History, English. Home— Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Mr. John Mulrooney University of Wisconsin. M. A. Coaching, Physical Education, Civics. Home—Madison. Wisconsin. Miss Lila Murton Oshkosh State College. Seventh Grade, Educational Measurements. Home— Coo h ra ne, W i sco ns i n. TEACHERS 3 Mr. Guy Ralph Platteville State College, 13.S., F.P.A. Advisor, Agriculture. Home—Cuba City, Wisconsin. Mr. Harold Rasmussen River Falls State College, 13 .E. Chemistry, Physics, Visual Aids. Home—Peloit. Wisconsin. Miss Charlotte Ryan Whitewater State College. 13. 10. Typing, Hook keeping. Shorthand. Home— Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. Mr. Duane Sackett Ha Crosse State College, 13. ?•. Coaching, Eighth Grade. Grade School Principal. Home—Menasha, Wisconsin. Mrs. Esther Schreiner University of Wisconsin, 13. A. English. Home—Platteville. Wisconsin. Mr. Cecil Smith University of Wisconsin, M. A. Physical Education. General Science. Home —Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. THROUGH THEM HE SERVES AND LIVES William H. Holmes Miss Louise Sontag University of Wisconsin. 13. E. English. Home—La Crosse, Wisconsin. Mrs. Eunice Steiner Stout Institute. F. H. A. Advisor, Homemaking. Home—Bangor, Wisconsin. Mr. John Todd Northern Michigan College, B. Music. Home—Marquette, Michigan. 4 TEACHERS TIME FOR CLASSES The school year of 1956-1957 was a memorable one, especially for those of us who were seniors ... It started one day in September with registration . . . Then the class met and chose officers . . . President, Paul Mara; Vice President, Bonnie Horkheimer; and Secretary-Treasurer, Sharon Shulka . . . Home Room presidents wrere Marcia Hede-man and Arnold May (Mary Lou Severson Shirley Fishier Mary Ellen Forst time to dance replaced Arnie the second semester) . . . Advising us was Mr. I larold Rasmussen . . . Then it was fall and time for football and 1 lomecoming . . . Sandra Schneyer served as the homecoming chairman . . . Bonfire night and tense excitement . . . Until 1 Iomccom-ing Queen Judy Schara was crowned . . . The court included Bonnie Horkheimer, Helen Pitzer, Sandra Schneyer, and Carol Janet Geitz Joanne Graap Carol Graham Donald Heal 7 8 Marcia Hedeman Maureen Hoffland Bonnie Horkheimer Weighner . . . Once again the class won first prize in both the window and float divisions . . . .Class members Larry Tippery and Wayne Erickson were elected co-captains of football for the year . . . Wayne and Don Martin were named for the All-conference football team . . . The class talked with Mr. Roy Sands, Employment Director from Lancaster and took aptitude tests . . . On Tues- Thomas Panka Diane Pelock Diana Lee Paul Mara time to keep silence day, November 13, we all had the opportunity of interviewing representatives from numerous educational institutions on College-Career Day .. . Winter came and with it basketball . . . Wayne Erickson broke the school record scoring 36 points in one game . . . Christmas vacation . . . Then it was time for exams ... As the second semester began ... Plans started for our Mid-Winter Formal Joanne Mezera . . . time to play 10 . . . Judy Schara was appointed chairman for the occasion . . . February 3, King Paul Mara and Queen Lynda Burroughs of Beloit, reigned over the “City of Angels” Formal . . . We welcomed many visitors, March 28, at the fourth annual Vocational-Career Day . . . Many students received help in choosing their future occupations . . . Soon Larry Tippery Lois Valley .. . time to lose work began on our class play productions . . . Mr. Rasmussen and Mrs. Eunice Keehner directed our two one act plays . . . Bernice Satter received the D.A.R. award . . . Honor students were announced . . . Suddenly spring had arrived . . . and with it a flurry of activity . . . Then it was May and time for graduation. Class Motto “We Enter To Leant, Depart To Serve” Class Colors Orchid and White Flower Carnation Charlotte Stluka Richard Valley James Walker Carol Weighner Ronald White CLASS OFFICERS SENIORS President Paul Mara, Secretary - Treasurer Sharon Shulka, Vice President Bonnie Hork-heimer. JUNIORS Vice-President Richard Carl, Secretary-Treasurer Eileen Moore, President Larry Toberman. SOPHOMORES Vice-President Gary Sedlmayr, President Larry Gramling, Secretary-Treasurer Eugene Nolan. FRESHMEN Secretary-Treasurer Ronnie Goodman, President Max Gramling, Vice-President Art Carl. 12 . . . CLASS OFFICERS NEARING THE TOP WE When September came we were ready to enter Prairie High as upperclassmen. As Juniors our first task was to elect officers. Larry Toberman was chosen as class president with Richard Carl, Vice President and Eileen Moore, Secretary-Treasurer. Patsy Gentes and Paul Paulson were selected as home room presidents. Following tradition our class decorated the football field for homecoming. The slogan “We’re expecting victory” brings back the picture of the stork which adorned our homecoming float. HEAD FOR THE WINDUP We all looked forward to the time when it would be our turn to present a class play. Under the direction of Mr. I Iarold Rasmussen, “The Family Nobody Wanted” was presented on April 2, with Beth Barndt and Marna 1 larrelson serving as student directors. Spring is Junior Prom time at Prairie High. With “Banana Boat” as our theme we danced to the music of Jay Steger, on May 4. Royalty for this occasion were King Larry Toberman and his chosen Queen Peggy Jeffers. Front Row—I). Ambrose, T. Foist, E. Fisher, D. Einder ,C. Enders, B. Chunat, M. Bailey, i Gentes, J. Benoy. Second Row—J. Bloyer, S. Dohse, D. Douglas, V. Bean. M. Koecke, J. Bailey, R. Carl, D. Kramer, G. Gaulke. Third Row—M. Fralick. N. Forst, M. Ahrens, J. Koss-inan, E. Erickson, M. Harrelson, B. Barndt, D. Hurda, K. Kozelku, D. Draka, L. Goodman. Fourth Row—J. Bedward. J. Kasparek. K. David, M. Fisher ,A. Berberich. E. Folyer, J. Kavon, D. Ea Bonne, D. Graap, J. Dunbar, D. La Bonne. Front Row—R. Neisius, C. Mezera, E. Wagner. M. Me Phee, 1 . Toberman, J. Sandleback, J. McPhee, E. Toberman. Second Row—R. Me Ginley, M. Messerli, M. Me Grath, P. Roach, S. Pillard, E. Moore, J. Walz. J. Smreina, p. Paulson, J. Prochaska. Third Row—T. Powers, E. Sutton, N. Seidel. R. Swatek, J. White, J. White. W. Winter, P. Steele. A. Reed. E. Nagle. Fourth Row—E. Traap, S. Martin, J. Trenton, A. Severson, C. Stewart, R. White, D. Zlabek, J. Me Grath, D. Martin, D. Messling. JUNIORS ... 13 Front Row—C. Farris, D. Kramer. I. Ingle, C. Bushnell, I . Dohse, G. Gokey, K. Goodman, K. Hollenbergcr, J. Heisz. Second Row—D. Barrette, B. Delmore, C. Hutchison, S. Dessioch, D. Graap, M.. Kavon, A. Heal, B. Kieser, J. Frydenlund. Third Row—J. Carson, B. Kelley, J. Kieser, M. Du Charme, B. Kritsche, X. Bailey, R. Herold, M. liurkhalter, J. Karnapp. M. Brunet. Fourth Row—A. Allbee, J. Elliott. It. Bowman. B. Kaplnus. 1’. Cornford, J. Fernette, B. Hare. G. Bunders. B. Gramling, It. First. TICKING ALONG-TWO DOWN AND TWO TO GO Back for our second year of high school, with all the green worn oft, we realized the importance of immediately electing capable officers. To lead our class we chose Larry Gramling, for President Gary Sedlmayr, Vice President; Lugcne Nolan, Secretary-Treasurer; and Jerry Fernette and James Toberman Home Room Presidents. Mr. John Mulmoney acted as our Class Advisor. After we had properly initiated the incoming Freshmen we then turned our attention to organizing the Homecoming Parade. This task is annually entrusted to the sophomore class and we devoted much time to making this year's parade an outstanding success. When final exam time approached we found we could look back on another school year successfully completed. Front Row—J. Schneider, 1). Zimmerman, A. Snyder. X. I a Bonne. B. Moen. M. Bayde. J. Toberman. M .Mahan, C. Matousek, T. Sandleback. Second Row—S. Rerny, 1 . Bechnir, B. Martin, 1). Morovits. J. Teply. F. Pi tier, J. Tippery, J. Matousek. J. Tesar, K. White. Third Row— E. Stluka. D. Rutter, J. Taylor. J. Ix ehndorf, S. Nagle, S. Tesar, J. Marx, E. Xolan, B. I’ellock. .1. Weiser. F. Mezera. C. Bechnir. Fourth Row—H. Zabel. G. Mezera, D. I’ettit, G. Sedlmayr, E. I’ellock, J. Bane, I). Marfelius. E. McGrath, D. Schaal, R. Steiner, M. Schoegl. G. Valley. 14 SOPHOMORES Front Row—J. Jelinek, K. Fry den lund. E. Foret. S. Kramer, R. Rush, K. Kramer, J. Kelly. R. Goodman. W. Fisher, R. Dunk, J. Horkhelmer. Second Row—C. Kramer, C. Gokey, D. Har-relson, J. Hoffland. J. Gentes. J. Du Charme. J. Foley. S. Hanke. J. Bouzek, I . Benoy. Third Row—D. Kramer, D. Dalberg, R. Barker, W. Berherich. H. Check, H. Kackett, Z. Fritsche, A. Carl, D. Bee war, I . Hogg. Fourth Row—E. Cole, 1 . Check, R .Adler, R. Check, W. Finney, M. Dahman, W. Green, M. Gramling, L. Burkhalter, G. Clanton. OFF TO A GOOD START AND TIME WILL TELL “Gosh, where am I ? I should he in General Science, not senior English!” Although our freshman year began this way, we soon became familiar with high school life. To lead our ambitious group we chose Miax Gramling, Class President; Arthur Carl, Vice President and Ronald Goodman, Secretary-Treasurer. Carroll Paulson and Zonnie Fritsche served as Home Room Pres- idents. After surviving initiation our first big task was to build the traditional homecoming bonfire which we successfully accomplished. Later in the year we scheduled a donut sale to expend our treasury. On the day of the sale much to our embarassment and the upperclassmen's amusement, we found we had forgotten to order the donuts. Front Row—D. Oestreich, K. Tippery, D. Tesar, M. White, C. Scarff, I. Meyer, M. Slama, B. Shulka, J. Valley. Second Row—G. Thomas, D. Stluka, C. Mezera, M. Nicholson, X. Dechnir, S. Trenton, F. Tippery, L. Reed. J. Olson, R. Mezera. Third Row—A. Rabe, S. Stewart, J. Valley, p. Mezera, C. Specht, T. Remy, C. Paulson. B. Da Pointe, I). Miller. Fourth Row— 3. Rau, D. Da Mere, V. Rodenkirch, G. Mezera, C. Dang:, S. Toberman. J. Yager, R. Phillips, J. Prew, J. Stimpson. FRESHMEN . 15 Front Row—K. McKinney. G. Paulson, D. Edwards, I). Toberman, H. Davis, B. Trenton, F. Martin, T. Halverson, K. Neinast, J. Nash, 1 . Kellogg. Second Row—C. Potter. P. Scott, P. James. L. Welsch, L. Hubbanks. M. Standorf, P. Martin. B. Kasparek. I). Krachey, P. Hoskins, N. Knapp. Third Row—C. Spiker, E. Koecke, B. Barth, G. Olson. S. Oates, J. Cooper, L. Kopet, K. Hedeman, L. Gremore, J. Kossman, H. Harding, J. Schneyer. Fourth Row— R. Sutton. J. Pitzer, R. Rand. A. Cavanaugh. K. Overton. R. Mezera. D. Hamann, G. Knickerbocker, R. Lessard, B. Berth, G. Dessloch, L. Burton, C. White. ALL A complete division in itself the junior high carried out a full year of classes, social events, and sports activities. Presidents elected to lead the junior high were Jim Pitzer, grade eight, Mona Moen, grade seven, and Nancy Knapp, grades seven and eight. The instructors in this division were Mr. Duane Sackett, Superintendent of the grade school, Mrs. Bessie Carherry, Miss I.ila TIME TO LOSE Murton, and Mrs. Helen Valley. Such activities as Christmas and Valentine parties, and singing in the newly formed Junior high chorus were enjoyed by the students in this division. In the sports world a four game schedule in football was played and the basketball team played in the Junior High League and Tournament. IN GOOD TIME WITH NO Front Row—J. Kellogg, B. Barker, D. Millen, C. Ralph. H. Fcarff, J. Nash. J. I ee, C. Reed. B. Dunk, L. Messerli, J. Fernette, M. Dring. Second Row—It. White, C. Louis, S. Stormer, S. Ahrens. C. Ryan. J. Johnston, C. Hall, N. Ryan, B. Bush, G. Mlndem, C. Pierce, P. Tober- man. Third Row—B. Fritsche. K. Kramer, P. Breck, L. Walker. G. Mindham. P. Johnson, B. Welch, S. Swenson, C. Douglas, M. Moen, G. May, L. Teynor, S. Zimmerman. Fourth Row— K. White, D. Jeffers . R. Olson. P. Cornford, E. Reed. L. Potter ,R. Long, P. Grady, B. lx ng, L. Quamine, G. Benhart. 16 JUNIOR HIGH TIME FOR DEPARTMENTS Larry knows the answer but he won't tell. Ever-aging Time teaches all things. Aeschylus Who's listening to the teacher? TIME FOR SPEAKING This year's English department had a new face in the director's spot. Miss Louise Son-tag, the only new member of our faculty, took over as head of the department. With an even larger enrollment this year an additional class had to be added to the course. Assisting in teaching English were Miss Lois Goan, Mrs. Esther Schreiner, Mr. Paul Lutzke and Mr. Herman Derouin. Verbs, nouns, and adjectives whirled around in the heads of Freshmen and Sophomores who studied diagramming of sentences. While the Juniors and Seniors who had passed this “kid stuff threw caution to the wind and burst forth with declamations and orations. Although speech training was stressed, some time was devoted to the study of Shakesperian works, which in the opinion of one student was “the most . 18 . . . ENGLISH FOUR YEARS OFFERED Station to station calls, z-y equals 6, triangle ABC congruent to triangle BCD, guadratic equations, and logarithms are all familiar to students progressing through four years of mathematics at Prairie High. In the course of general mathematics offered to freshmen, the students studied advanced arithmetic gaining a basis for higher mathematics. Engaged in the elementary study of algebra, sophomores taught by Miss Violet Dohse, ably assisted by Mr. Herman Der-ouin, prepared for further courses. The measurement of the earth became the chief purpose of students enrolled in geometry. In this course composed mainly of juniors, information was gained which will help in future studies. To students wishing to further their knowledge in mathematics there was offered a course in advanced mathematics. Advanced algebra was studied the first semester while the second was dedicated to trigonometry. Miss Dohse teaches each of these classes thoroughly and efficiently. He that has most time has none to lose. Thomas Fuller Jimmy studies the situation. Below: What's so interesting outside the window Carroll? MATHEMATICS ... IS World History students viewing weekly news films. Norita and Carol look comfortable. TURNING BACK TIME TO STUDY THE PAST Yesterday’s world today — history, the study of the known past. History, a popular course with a large enrollment, continued to present many interesting hours of discussion in the two sections offered at Prairie High. American history classes learned of the way public opinion and economics have affected our nation’s development. Also included in the course, directed by Mr. Paul Lutzke, were the reading and discussion of our Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Book reports, movies, strip films, and term topics on the subjects, Signers of the Declaration of Independence and a tabloid of the United States, Wisconsin, and Prairie du Chien, aid in enriching the course. The second history section was taught by Mr. Herman Deruoin. The World History class covered the development of civilization from the Stone Age to modern times. Some time was devoted to studying in greater detail the French Revolution, the rise and fall of Napoleon and the Congress of Vienna. Keeping a notebook and recording the most important subjects discussed was a practice included in both courses. France was right here just a minute ago. I see that time divided is never long, and that regularity abridges all things. Madame De Staei. 20 . . . HISTORY Okay class, look alive! The incalculable Up and Down of Time. Sidney Lanier TAKE TIME TO THINK Social science courses offered at Prairie High include civics and economics. Every student recalling his high school days associates civics with his freshman year. Using news strip films, daily news reports, and newspapers, civic students kept in step with ever changing conditions in the world. Mr. John Mulrooney, the civics instructor, arranges each year for the holding of a mock trial and the conducting of the student council elections by his students. Taking part in a trial by jury and a free election, two pillars upon which our government is built, affords the students valuable practice. Economics which completes the social science course, stresses problems dealing with production, distribution and consumption of wealth. Instructed by Mr. B. A. Kennedy, the class discussed such subjects as income tax, crime, and conservation. Analysis of the questions under discussion, having been presented, were recorded in the class’ notebooks. This practice of discussing questions which are connected with daily living enables the students to cope with these problems when they take their place in society. The economics class distinguishes between a felony and a misdeamenor. CIVICS and ECONOMICS ... 21 Why do boys always sit in the back? SCIENCE CLASSES EXPERIMENT AND OBSERVE The need for scientists in the present age has become great and new opportunities are opening in the scientific fields. In recognizing this fact the curricula of Prairie High includes four years of science. Students taking science courses at Prairie High study such things as, the construction of atoms, automation, and the stages in the development of living things. The science courses begin with General Science, taught by Mr. Cecil Smith, which introduces students to the fundamentals of science. Continuing in science the student next enters Biology, the study of plant and animal growth. Students in this course, taught by Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund, also take a drivers training course. Mr. Harold Rasmussen, chemistry and physics instructor, teaches the changes in structure of atoms and how forms of energy affect atoms. Supplementing the science courses are field trips, many laboratory experiments, and educational movies. Time is itself tin element. Goethe Dave, I think if we multiply here End then divide— 22 . . . SCIENCE AT CAESAR'S TIME .. “Gaudeamus igitur iuvenes dum sumus.” “Let us then be merry while we are young.” This might be the motto of the Latin student’s but those enrolled in the course are also prepared to study seriously. The curriculum of our school includes two years study of this language. During this time memorizing vocabularies and translating stories of early Roman life are the most important objectives. The first year Latin class specifically involves becoming familiar with the origin, formation and vocabulary of the Latin language. Those who continue with their education in this subject translate material which includes such subjects as Julius Caesar, Rome, and the Gallic Wars. Upon the completion of the Latin course the student has received many benefits, the most important being a vivid understanding of the English language gained through learning Latin prefixes and suffixes. Mr. Paul Lutzke, who makes the study of Latin more interesting and valuable, has inspired and guided many students in his teaching career. Now, who wants to translate today? Time ripens all things. No man is born wise. Cervantes Eighth period enthusiasm. LATIN ... 23 AGGIES ATTEND FFA CONVENTION Dennis, Lyle, and Butch are hard at work, while Don supervises the job. Time is the nurse and breeder of all good. Shakespeare t 'That looks better boys. Vocational agriculture offers training through established supervised farming programs with approved practices, new skills, and improvement programs. Following this program, the agriculture students covered many difficult fields this year, including farm crops, animal husbandry, and farm mechanics. The seniors studied methods of successful farming and visited loan sources in Prairie du Chien. Farm mechanics, with an actual practice in repairing farm machinery, was taken up by the juniors. Sophomore and freshman ag students were concerned mainly with studying proper feeding methods and woodworking. The highlight of the year for the agriculture department was the trip of Floyd Beneker and Lyle Bedward, two senior students, to the National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. These boys were selected for the trip by the state and the Prairie chapters. 24 . . . AGRICULTURE TAKE TIME TO WORK They call us the tack and hammer boys.” But we aren’t really. Why, we cover everything from stone cutting to working with electric motors! Our work in the freshman and sophomore years was much the same. During that time we learned to make symetric, oblique and orthograph projection drawings. As juniors we attacked more complicated projects. The first portion of the year was spent at the drawing board. Following that the study of electricity was the main item on our schedule. This included building an electric motor. The seniors studied architectural drafting, welding, and cutting, polishing and mounting stones. Now we fully realize the value of the direction given to us by Mr. Bert Krohn, our capable instructor. Does it have colored TV Bob? I think if I take a little off this side Employ your time; Time glides on with speedy foot. Ovid I'd say drill about one more inch Gary. INDUSTRIAL ARTS ... 25 Oh! Oh! Bob is looking at the keyboard again. Are they really working or just camera shy. Time is one’s best friend, teaching best of all the wisdom of silence. A. B. Alcott TIMING FOR SPEED AND ACCURACY Attention ! Heads up, shoulders back! No, a squad of fresh recruits weren’t receiving their basic training. The new typing students were being taught the correct posture to use while typing. Becoming familiar with the typewriter keyboard, and writing different types of letters are the main fundamentals in first year typing. Although the room at the end of the hall may have sounded like a Chinese school at times it was just the beginning shorthand class reciting dictation. A, ish, u, gay, floated from the room, as eager students diligently studied their lessons. Advanced shorthand and typing classes covered work that supplemented their previous years learning. Steadily they increased their shorthand and typing rates and became proficient in their work. A glance in the bookkeeping room revealed students busily pecking away at adding machines, learning to balance books and the meaning of words like debit and credit. The students in the commercial department realize the guidance of Miss Charlotte Ryan has been very valuable. They complete their courses with satisfaction. 26 . . . COMMERCIAL A STITCH IN TIME Alice Bedward, Mrs. Steiner, Catherine Check, and Laurayne Du Charme display their table decorations for the teacher's tea. You cannot fight against the future. Time is on our side. Gladstone Some unknown delicacy’s alluring aroma reaches us and drawn by an invisible force, suddenly we find ourselves standing in the homemaking room. We soon discovered that our jaunt was worthwhile. A class had just finished baking cinnamon rolls. We find this department to be one of the busiest in school. Entering the room a relaxed feeling is apparent and cooperation evident in the immaculate appearance. Supervised and often times aided by Mrs. Eunice Steiner, the girls in homemaking are prepared for the future when they will be managing and planning a home of their own. The beginning class of “homemakers” learned the fundamentals of cooking and sew simple garments. Further study involved learning to preserve foods, preparing luncheons and appetizers and sewing garments for school wear. The advanced students read and discussed such topics as marriage, family living, managing the family income, and the guidance of children. The study of interior decorating, care of clothing and sewing on a more difficult project completed their schedule for the year. These busy home economics students waste no time getting at their studies. HOME ECONOMICS ... 27 Top: Somewhere in that pile of papers are all the annual writeups. Bottom: Well class, good luck to you. To choose time, is to save time. Francis Bacon Left: The journalism class gets a sneak preview of annual pictures. NEWS-AS IT HAPPENS “Well class, that’s the assignment, let’s hope we get it done, and good luck to you.” This was Mr. Herman Derouin’s manner of stating that the journalism class had before it a task which would require each student’s individual imagination for its successful completion. As faculty advisor Mr. Derouin’s helpful suggestions aided the journalism students in reaching their goal. Prairie Dotj Tales, Prairie High’s paper was edited by Carol Weighner, while Sharon Shulka was editor of the school’s annual, Prairie Dog. Joanne Graap, Patsy Tober-man, and Carol Weighner aided in annual work as rewrite editors. Business Managers for the journalism department were Sharon Horsfall and Marcia Hedeman. Other members of the journalism class responsible for material and writing for both paper and annual included Wayne Erickson, Mary Ellen Forst, Don Laskaskie, Don Martin, Joanne Mezera, Mary Jo Pettera, Judy Schara, Pam Steiner, Larry Tippery, and James Walker. Department photographer was Paul Mara. 28 . . . JOURNALISM TIME FOR THE GAVEL sbtessCs: Front Row—C. Paulson, P. Gentes, Vice I'resident A. Berberich, President L. Tippery, Secretary Helen Pitzer. M. Hedenmn, N. Knapp, M. Moen. Second Row—Mr. B. A. Kennedy. Advisor, J. Toberman, S. Dessloch, S. Schneyer, K. Kramer. Third Row—J. Pitzer, Z. Fritsche, P. Paulson, E. Toberman. P. Mara. J. Fernette, L.. Gramling, M. Gramling, A. May, Mr. Rasmussen, Advisor. Vice President Anna Mae Berberick, President Larry Tippery, Secretary Helen Pitzer. One day with life and heart is wore than time enough to find a world. James Russell Lowell LARRY TIPPERY HEADS PHS STUDENT COUNCIL Upon the foundation of the student council the school system is built. In existence for twenty six years, the Prairie du Chien High School Student Council promotes better relationship between the students and faculty. I his year's officers were President Larry I ippery, Vice President Anna Mae Berberich, and Secretary-Treasurer I lelen Pitzer. Mr. B. A. Kennedy, Superintendent was the council advisor. Many projects were sponsored by the council. Assisting in planning for College and Career Days, the Junior-Senior Buffet Supper, and completing the intercom system were the major programs. Arranging for buses to out of town games, starting a noon hour movie program and a weekly radio program, and planning Christmas programs were others. Larry Tippery, the able President of the council deserves a special vote of thanks for the way he devoted much time and effort in making this year’s council the best. 30 . . . STUDENT COUNCIL TIME FOR PLAY Fifteen rahs for the opposing team and the accompanying compliment, “Good game”, once again symbolizes the spirit of good sportsmanship shown in the Girl’s Athletic Association. Under the supervision of Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund, the organization progressed through the year directed by the heads of sports. Elimination contests in each sport were arranged and played under the watchful eyes of the sport’s leaders. Appointed by the previous years leaders the heads of sports in turn choose assistants as their successors. By majority vote the officers chosen were: President, Sandy Schneyer; Vice President, Mama Harrelson; and Secretary - Treasurer, Carol Weighner. Selected as the point secretary of the organization, Carol Graham recorded all the points earned by each girl. Front Row—C. Graham. S. Schneyer. D. Schloepl. B .Satter. C. Weiffhner, H. Pitzer. Second Row—I’. Toberman, Al. Ahrens, A. Lechnir, E. Erickson, E. Moore, P. Roach. The happier the time, the more quickly it passes. Pliny the Younger Front Row—J. Schneider, K. Frydenlund, E. Fritsche, K. Gaulke, S. Schneyer, L. Harrelson, D. Stulka. Second Row— C. Kramer, G. Thomas, J. Hoff-land. L. Oestrelch. 1 . Lechnir, C. Graham. J. Teply. Third Row—C. Weijfhner, .1. White. M. Ahrens, S. Dessloch, C. Hutchison. J. Kieser. M. Dunbar. Fourth Row—J. Graap, M. Fra-lick. 1'. Check. M. McGrath. I . Roach, E. Erickson, M. Harrelson. E. Barndt. Front Row—A. Lechnir, P. Steiner, A. Berberich. S. Tren-tin, J. Valley. M. I ayde, S. Kramer, P. Toberman. Second Row—D. Lee, J. Obmascher. S. l illard. J. Kossman, M. Koecke, B. Chunat. P. Gentes, .1. Sandleback. Third Row—.1. Geitz, J. Ix ehndorf, J. Taylor, F. Pitzer, E. Moore, H. Pitzer, L. Martin. Fourth Row—1). SchloeKl. B. Satter. B. Delmore, M. Overton, S. Stewart, D. Graap, S. Remy, E. Cole. G.A.A. ... 31 Front Row—M. Forst. M. Severson. M. DuCharme, D. Zimmerman, R. Neisius, J. Mezera, A. Snyder, K. Tippery, S. Kramer, C. Mezera, M. Mahan, I. Meyers, F. Tippery, G. Thomas, 13. Shulka. Second Row—1 . Roach, D. Pellock, M. Kavon, C. Enders. M. Hedeman, S. Horsfall, C. Scarff, J. Schara. B. Horkheimer, H. Pltzer, W. Berherich. Third Row—F. Frltsche, D. Ambrose. J. Kossman, J. Geitz, J. Taylor, 13. Delmore, D. Rutter, J. Cech, M. Fra lick, S. Adler, F. Da hi berg, C. Check. F. DuCharme. Fourth Row—N. Forst. J. Bedward. J. Kasparek. T. Forst, I Fechnlr, F. Valley. I . Steiner. I). Graap. M. Nicholson, B. Knke, C. Matousek, J. Matousck, J. Tippery, R. Barker, E. Cole. GROUPS HOLD BANQUET Promoting better family relations and strengthening our nation have once again been the ultimate goals of Prairie High's F.H.A. and F.F.A. chapters. Guiding the Future Homemakers of America through an active year were President Bonnie I lorkheimer and Vice President Mary Lou Severson. Secretarial and financial duties were entrusted to Mary Ellen Forst. Future Farmers of America President Robert White and Vice President Jerry Kavon directed their chapter through the year with the aid of Secretary Don Messling, Treasurer Larry Nagle, and Floyd Beneker, Sentinel. Again this year these two organizations sponsored a Mother and Father Banquet held on December 5th. Front Row—Mr. Ralph, J. Kavon, F. Nagle, President, R. White, D .Messling, F. Beneker, D. Hurda. Second Row—J. Fane, D. Pettit, F. Kapinus, D. Sehaal, F. Hare. G. Mezera, F. Bed-ward. Third Row—J. Stimpson, G. Stluka, H. Check. P. Cornford, P. Becwar, M. Dahman, fc-. Toberman, G. Mezera, D. Faskaskie, R. Hollenberger, H. Hackett, 1’. Mezera. 32 F. H. A. and F. F. A SEEING IS BELIEVING Picture a Hollywood director shouting: lights! camera! action! on a movie set. A little of this thrilling scene was brought to Prairie I ligh with the purchase of a movie camera. This addition to the Visual Aids Department was used to film football games and school activities. Mr. Harold Rasmussen, director of the department, was the official cameraman assisted by a visual aids student. M ore of the movie making industry came to Prairie in the form of full length movies shown in the winter months during the noon hour. The twenty-eight projector operators in the department, directed by Mr. Rasmussen, carried out a full program, showing athletic and educational films to various grade and high school classes and organizations. They also trained new operators and showed films to civic organizations. Mr. Rasmussen's right hand man Jim Heisz. The wisest thing is Time, for it brings everything to light. Thales Front Row—K. McKinney, K. White, M. Fralick, P. Cornford, R. White, L,. Quamme. Second Row—W. Fritsche, J. Bailey, C. Lechnir, J. Karnopp. J. Rau. J. Heisz. Third Row—R. Rand, R. Collins, R. Valley, W. Standorf, C. Martin. W. Overton. Not Pictured—R. Mezera, J. IMtzer. R. Sutton, C. Spiker. VISUAL AIDS ... 33 Front Row—R. Mezera, C. Kramer, K. Tippcry, C. Bushnell. J. Mezera, M. Hedemen, V. Bonn, J. Boehndorf, R. Swatek, F. Meyer, M. Du Charme, C. Scarff, M. Severson, B. Shulka. Second Row—Miss Goan, C. Check, J. Check, H. Jacobs. M. Forst, B. Horkheimer, M. Rau, A. Bedward. X. Forst. X. Bechnlr. J. Weiser, R. Barker, M. Kavon, X. Bailey. S. Horsfall, J. Heisz. Third ROW—B. Fritsche. T. Remy. D. Morovits, B. Valley. M. Messerli, B. Knke, S. Nagle, G. Sedl- mayr, M. Overton, J. Bloyer, M. Fralick, D. Graap, D. Rutter, B. Kellogg, F. Tippery. Fourth Row—G. White, 1 . Hogg, M. Burkhalter, J. Marx, F. Beneker, B. Gramling, G. Eunders, N. Seidel, R. Valley, M. Gramling. C. Stluka. M. Fisher. B. Delmore. E. Cole, M. Mahan. Time rolls swiftly ahead, and rolls us with it. Seneca LIBRARIANS NUMBER 60 I know it's here somewhere! Shelving, cataloging, and repairing books .. . this was the daily routine in the school libraries. The librarians, under the guidance of M iss Lois Goan, aided and guided students in finding reference material and helpful reading. The staff was composed of sixty students carrying out various duties in the high school library and the workroom. In the workroom such jobs as filing, making new book pockets and cards, typing, and checking out magazines took place. The club was organized in September with President Mary Lou Severson, Vice President Mary Ellen Forst, Secretary Larry Gramling, and Treasurer Diane Morovits. Larry Gramling, Mary Jane Fralick, and Marilyn Du Charme handled financial matters while Marcia Hedeman, Sharon Horsfall, and Mary Overton worked out special matters. 34 . . . LIBRARY CLUB SING OF THE TIMES Chords in various keys resounded through the halls twice weekly as the chorus held its practices. Under the direction of Mr. John Todd the chorus made its first appearance at the Mid Winter Concert presenting the selections, “Ifca’s Castle”, “Christmas Bells”, and “The Dance Song.” “September Song” and “Blue Moon” were sung by the Senior Triple Trio while the Sophomore Triple Trio favored the audience with “Let It Snow”. Immediately following the concert the group began practice sessions in preparation for the Spring Festival. The numbers presented at the contest were “This is My Country”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, and “Great Is Thy Mercy”. The popular Senior Triple Trio was called upon several times to perform for public functions. A newly formed Sophomore Triple Trio gained experience singing at school programs. SOPHOMORE TRIPLE TRIO Front Row—Judy Schneider. Second Row—Jean Hoff-land, Pat Lechnir. Third Row—Carol Hutchison. Suzanne Kemy, Jane Kieser. Fourth Row—Jill Loehn-dorf, Diane Rutter. Sharon Dessloch, Beverly Delmore. SENIOR TRIPLE TRIO Front Row—Janet Obnmscher, Carol Graham. Sharon Shulka. Maureen Hoffland. Center—Judy Schara. Top Row—Donna SchloeKl. Bernice Salter, Carol Weigh-ner, Sandra Schneyer. Front Row—J. Loehendorf, J. Kieser. M. Hoffland, S. Stewart. C. Smith. W. Standorf, E. Traap, M. Brunet, C. Weighner, S. Schneyer, L. Du Charme, S. Dessloch, C. Mezera. Second Row— C. Hutchison. L. Martin, C. Bushnell, S. Kemy, J. Schneider, T. Kemy, J. Toberman, C. Specht, P. Paulson. A. Allbee, Z. Fritsche. L. Harrelson, K. Frydenlund. Third Row— L. Fritsche, D. Graap, J. Hoffland, N. I iBonne, M. Martin, L. Moen, D. DesRocher, P. Steele, P. Mara, D. Rutter, M. Nicholson, J. Schara. Fourth Row—C. Matousek. M. Kavon, P. Lechnir, J. Elliot, C. Martin, W. Erickson. D. I-ee, R. Herold. D. SchloeKl. B. Satter, B. Delmore, C. Graham, S. Shulka. CHORUS ... 35 MARCHING FORWARD TO KEEP IN TIME Have you ever wondered just what makes a certain organization tick? Following the activities of the Prairie Band throughout the year we find that behind each performance there was much practice. Soon after classes resumed in September the steady beat of the bass drum was audible as the band marched to the football field for drill practice supervised by the Director, Mr. John Todd. Band officers elected were Sharon Shulka, President; Eileen Moore, Vice President; Lorene Harrelson, Secretary; and Sharon Dessloch, Treasurer. Maureen Hoffland was chosen student director while Carol Graham handled publicity. There was much action in the bandroom as preparations began for the Winter Concert. When basketball started the Pep Band was prepared to entertain at half times with such popular songs as “Green Door”, “Hound Dog”, “Singin’ the Blues”, and “Young Love”. The Winter Concert was given December 16. Some of the songs the band played were “Arranger’s Holiday”, “Chapel Shrine”, and “Christmas Suite”. Prairie High Dance Band There is a lime for some things and a time for all things; a time for great things and a lime for small things. Cervantes 3G . . . BAND Front Row—£. Dessloch, L. Martin. 1 . Toberman, M. Ahrens, J. HotTland, C. Hutchison. S. Stewart, B. Kasparek, J. Schneyer. H. Harding, N. Knapp, S. Shulka. Second Row—E. Moore, I). Rutter, K. Prydenlund, D. Lee, 1 . Hogg. J. Kieser, C .Specht, A. Severson, C. Graham, M. Hoff land, B. Barndt, M. Harrelson, J. Schneider, S. Hutchison, B. Satter. Third Row—K. Neinast, B. Reiser, L. Oestreich, R. Rand, B. Fritsche, Z. Fritsche, J. Schara, K. White, Mr. Todd, C. Stewart, .1. Foley, R. Bush, M. Moen, 1 . Hoskins. D. l-ee, E. Erickson, S. Toberman. S. Remy, D. Becwar, B. Greene, D. Mezera, S. Schneyer . Immediately following the concert, soloists and ensembles began working to perfect their pieces for the Music Festival at Platte-villc March 29. I he band members will long remember the trip to Florence, Wisconsin where they played two concerts March 24 and 25 and met many new people. Entering in Class A music this year at Platteville April 27, the band spent much time practicing such music as “Light Cavalry”, “Sequoia”, and “Amparita Roca”. Class A also offered a challenge in sight reading and marching contests at the Festival. I he band worked to improve their sight reading and drilled with Sargeant Pinard of the Campion ROTC to better their marching appearance. At the Spring Concert May 4, a versatile arrangement of contest numbers, amusing selections, and solo and ensemble arrangements, were presented. Another school year filled with hard practice and good performances was coming to a close. Front Row—M. Ahrens. Second Row— M. Hoffland, E. Erickson, D. Moro-vits, L. Martin, S. Schneyer. 1 rroi.t wow— j. Bushnell. R. Barker. S. Remy, 1). Stluka, K. Frydenlund, C. Graham, K. Fisher, D. Kramer, J. Sandleback, J. Schneider, I Toi� erman. Second Row—L . Harrelson, .J. HofTland, C. Hutchison, M. Me Grath, I’. Roach, J. Graap, C. Weigrhner, M. Dunbar, J. Teply, M. HofHand, M. Koecke. S. Schneyer, £•. Shulka. Third Row—J. Taylor, J. Geitz, S. Stewart, I . I echnir, S. Dessloch, J. Kieser, K. Erickson, L. Kellogg. E. Martin, A. Lechnir, J. Frydenlund, R. Sherman. E. Kieser, E. Nolan, Fourth Row—R. Carl. W. Winter. M. Harrelson, B. Sat ter, E. Barndt, J. Obmascher, N. Seidel. C. Stewart, D. Martin, M. Overton. C. Stulka, G. Sedlmayr, J. Elliott, K. Kozelka, M. Brunet, J. Walz. See the minutes, how they run, How many make the hour full complete; How many hours brine about the day; How many days will finish up the year . . . Shakespeare LANGUAGE CLUB CAROLS With the hum of the pitch pipe anti the echo of the vocalists, the strains of Adestc hi del is came floating through the halls as the Language Club went caroling again this past year. Each year one of the club’s favorite tasks is the touring of the school buildings to serenade with Christmas Carols sung entirely in Latin. Formed of students who have taken at least one year of a foreign language, the Language Club is another group in the school that provides students with the opportunity to work and play together. Those elected to be the leaders of the organization for the 1956-57 school year were Ma ry Dunbar, First Council; Beth Barndt, Second Council; and Elaine Erickson, Scribe. Directing the Language Club was Mr. Paul Lutzke who teaches the foreign language courses at Prairie High. I he club activities this year included decorating a window for the Homecoming celebration and selling refreshments at sports events. Elaine Erickson, Scribe; Mary Dunbar, First Council; Beth Barndt, Second Council. 38 . . . LANGUAGE CLUB BUSY OFFICE STAFF An essential part of any organization is the office staff, for it is in the office that business is transacted and problems discussed and decisions made. Seventeen neat, pleasant, and competent girls, fifteen seniors and two juniors, under the direction of Miss Margaret Garrity, assistant principal and financial advisor, compose Prairie High’s office staff. The girls are selected on the basis of regular attendance, neatness and personality. Beneficial knowledge that often is used after graduation from high school is gained through office practice. Ten of the girls worked in the office answering phone calls, typing, filing, running errands and aiding students and teachers. The remaining seven assisted various teachers as secretaries with keeping essential records and conducting correspondence as their secretarial duties. M iss Garrity and her staff may well be complimented for maintaining a smoothly operated and efficient office. Miss Garrity Assistant principal and finance officer of Prairie du Chien High School. The clock does not strike for the happy. Schiller Front Row—X. Kozelka, J. Check, R. Jacobs, H. Pitzer. Second Row—A. Bed ward, C. Check, M. Ran, Li. Du Charme, M. Korst. Third Row—P. Roach, J. Rathbun, K. David, S. Adler. Fourth Row—D. Valley, D. Schloe$l, B. Enke, B. Sutter. OFFICE STAFF ... 39 HAWKETTES ENTERTAIN LEFT TO RIGHT - F. Tippery, K. Tip-pery, D. Morovits, L. Fritsche, S. Kramer, S. Schneyer, C. Mezera, I. Meyers, M. Kavon, M. Ahrens, J. Obmascher, M. Fischer. ENTHUSIASTIC STUDENTS Green Door (What’s That Secret You’re Keeping?) Using this popular song in a combined pantomine and dance routine the Hawkettes, a precision dance group, performed for spectators at the Prairie - Dodge-ville basketball game. Performing for the second year the 1 Iawk-ettes, directed by Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund, appeared at football and basketball games doing several new routines. The green and FORM PEP CLUB white clad group again was a fine representative for Prairie High. This year many new cheers were introduced by the varsity squad cheerleaders. The first to come in contact with these cheers were the members of the Pep Club. This organization, after practicing and learning the words well, aided the student body in familiarizing themselves with the new yells. Front Row—M. Koecke, E. Erickson, H. Sat ter, M. Ahrens, S. Schneyer. Second Row—I . Gentes, I?. Chunat, J. Sandleback, K. Kramer, R. Mezera. Third Row—S. Dessloch, I.. Fritsche. J. Taylor, S. Horsfall. E. Moore. Fourth Row—M. White, J. Matousek, 1 . Steiner, J. Obmascher, M. Dunbar. J. Gentes. 40 . . . PEP CLUB and HAWKETTES Why should we break up Our snug and pleasant party? Time was made for slaves, But never for us so hearty. J. B. Buckston Front Row—M. Koecke, B. Satter. Second Row—E. Erickson, M. Ahrens, S. Schneyer. PEPPER-UPPERS Vim, vigor and vitality are the three words that best describe Prairie High’s cheerleaders. This year the five ambitious girls chosen by the faculty and student body to lead our cheering section in varsity games included Bernice Satter, captain; Sandy Schneyer, Mary Ahrens, Elaine Erickson, and Mary Jean Koecke. Junior varsity events were kept full of pep and enthusiasm by the “B” squad cheerleaders: Jill Sandle-back, Jim Gentes, Eileen Moore, captain, Linda Fritsche, Linda Martin, and Linda Oestreich who replaced Norma Bailey. In the fall the “A” squad cheerleaders attended a cheerleader's clinic in Fennimore. Many helpful pointers were gathered at the clinic which were displayed in regular monthly cheering sessions. Preceding each session the cheerleaders could be heard talking among themselves, with the conversation going something like First Row—I. Fritsche, L. Oestreich, L. Martin, J. Sandleback, this. E. Moore, J. Gentes. “Hey, Mary, you and F.laine didn’t forget your slacks again, did you?” “No, Sandy, but Mary Jean did.” “Gee, it was Bernice last week!” CHEERLEADERS ... 41 'GOT THE TEAM President Chuck Smith, Vice President Don Martin, and Secretary-Treasurer Wayne Erickson. Be ruled by time, the wisest counsel-lor of all. Pericles Rugged, quick-thinking athletes who have won a major letter in one or more sports departments of Prairie I ligh are eligible for membership in the Letterclub. Headed by its President, Chuck Smith; Vice President, Don Martin; and Secretary-Treasurer, Wayne Erickson, the 1956-57 Letterclub completed an active year. One of the highlights of this past year was the annual Athletic Banquet sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce on February 4. Guest speakers included Lt. Ron Tomsic, Olympic medal winner in basketball; Mr. John McGee, freshman football coach at Marquette University; and Ace Loomis, professional football player. The club also participated in the selling of refreshments at sports events to raise money to pay for a movie camera purchased for filming football and basketball games. Front Row—L. Toberman. B. Kieser, R. Herold. D. Heal, P. Mara, A. May. Second Row— D. Martin, M. SchloeKl, C. Smith, J. Bailey, J. Walker. Third Row—R. White, J. Kernette. Li. Gramling, I). Zlabek, L. Foiyer, A. Allbee, R. Hollenberger. Fourth Row—W. Standorf, W. Erickson, E. Tippery, J. Kavon. 42 . . . LETTERMEN TIME FOR THE WHISTLE Front Row—P. Mara. J. Fernette, C. Martin. D. Zlabek. C. Smith. E. Kieser, A. May, J. Bailey. L. Tippery, R. Herold. Second Row—D. Bee. G. Bunders. E. Trapp. D. Heal. W. Stnn-dorf, L. Gramllng. W. Erickson, R. Hollenberger. D. Kramer. A. Allbee. Third Row—J. Kavon, R. White. J. Elliott. D. Messlmg, I . Paulson. L. Toberman, R. Sherman. J. Walker. D. I a Bonne. Fourth Row—Coach Sackett, M. Schloegl, R. First, L. Pellock, E. Pellock, J. Walz, J. Me Grath, G. Sedlmayr, Coach Mulrooney. ERICKSON, MARTIN NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE With only five returning lettermen, the 1956-57 football team held a five wins and three loss record at the close of the season, placing fourth in conference standings. During the course of the season Wayne Erickson and Don Martin so distinguished themselves that they were named for the All Conference football team. Ronald Hollenberger, another team-member, received honorable mention. Larry I ippery and Wayne Erickson were chosen captains for the season. BLACKHAWKS 1956 SEASON We They Sept. 8 Aquinas Reserves, here 20 13 Sept. 15 Mt. Horeb, here 12 6 Sept. 22 Platteville, there 6 7 Sept. 29 Cuba City, here 14 12 Oct. 5 Dodgevillc, there 4 9 7 Oct. 12 Lancaster, there 6 7 Oct. 19 Darlington, here . _ _ 7 34 Oct. 26 Boscobel, there 28 12 Below: Pre-game jitters??? 44 . . . FOOTBALL ALMOST TIME Blackhawks with their warpaint on and ready for action. COACH SACKETT THE BIG HAND COACH MULROONEY THE MAIN SPRING FOOTBALL ... 45 Coach Derouin gives the team a half time pep talk. TIMING IS THE THING Norski looks determined. A young basketball squad would best describe the cagers who won nine and lost ten during the 1956-57 season. Five sophomores, five juniors and two seniors represented Prairie High School on the hardwood this past winter. Wayne Erickson, 6’ 4” senior center, shattered all records. Wayne scored 36 against Darlington for the individual game high total, 304 in 14 conference games and 386 for the 17 game schedule. In the last few minutes of the final conference game one of the highpoints of the season took place when the squad concentrated on feeding “Shorty” Erickson who needed but two points to tie for the conference scoring championship, but it wasn’t to be as several shots rolled oft in the last minute. Jim Bailey, guard, and Wayne Erickson were elected captains by the squad at the end of the season. 46 . . . BASKETBALL BASKETBALL 1956-57 Prairie 79 41 De Soto Prairie 66 44 Bloomington Prairie 55 74 Aquinas Prairie 67 71 Mt. Horeb Prairie 52 63 Platteville Prairie 69 72 Cuba City Prairie 50 70 Dodgeville Prairie 67 59 Lancaster Prairie 76 58 Da rlington Prairie 69 53 Boscobel Prairie 57 56 Mt. Horeb Prairie 54 70 Platteville Prairie 37 54 Cuba City Prairie 65 50 Dodgeville Prairie 57 65 Lancaster Prairie 48 63 Darlington Prairie 83 59 Boscobel TOURNAMENT Prairie 48 47 Dodgeville Prairie 62 63 Richland Center Coach Derouin I'm ready — put me in.' ...IT'S HOW YOU PLAY THE GAME. Front Row—Coach Derouin, G. Bunders, L. Folyer. W. Erickson, C. Stewart, R. Herold, D. La Bonne. Second Row—J. Frydenlund, J. Fernette, B. Kieser, A. Severson, J. Bailey, P. Mara. BASKETBALL 47 Front Row—I Folyer, C. Stewart. J. Fernette, 15. Kleser. W. Erickson. D. Heal. C. Smith, Ij. Tlppery. K. Herold. Second Row—L. Gramlingr. G. Sedlmayr. J. Frydenlund, G. Bunders, M. Schloegi, I„. Hare. M. Burkhalter, L.. Toberman, P. Paulson. L. Nagle. D. LaHonne. Third Row—W. Greene, A. Carl, L. Bedward, J. Walz, S. Tesar, J. Mezera, C. Paulson. Fourth Row— T. Re my, M. Gramling, J. Lane, D. Hurda, J. Mulrooney. Those outstanding managers of P.H.S. Don Heal and Richard First pack for a basketball game. Don, also outstanding in track, broke the school pole vault record vaulting IV 3 . OFF WITH THE GUN With the coming of spring, Coach Mulrooney and his trackmen began training for a fine track season. Their first meet took them to Madison on April 6, for the annual West Relays. Out-scoring every team in the Southwest Conference, Prairie’s trackmen ranked eleventh in the meet in which thirty-five schools participated. On April 12 at Prairie du Chicn the Hawks went on to defeat Boscobel and Lancaster in a triangular meet. Campion, their next opponent, was defeated April 15, 60-50. In a trianagular track meet at Lancaster April 24, the Blackhawks placed second to Platteville. April 29 at the annual Prairie Relays, Prairie placed second, winning trophies in the mile and one-third mile relays. Outstanding performances in their fields were given by the following: Dashes-I Ierold, Folyer, Sedlmayr; 440 Yds.-Kieser, Folyer, Bailey, Frydenlund; 880 Yds.-Smith, Hare, Toberman; Mile-LaBonne, Bedward; Broad Jump-Hare, Nagle; Shot Put-Bunders, Erickson, Schloegl; Discus-Erickson, Gramling; Hurdles-Tippery, Fernette, Stewart. 48 . . . TRACK THE SEVENTH INNING I liree returning lettermen reported to Coach Babe Derouin at the opening practice April 1, of the 1957 baseball season. These three were Wayne Erickson, pitcher and first baseman; Ronald Hollenberger, catcher; and Jim Bailey, pitcher and shortstop. The Hawks blossomed out in new baseball uniforms in their first game against Bloomington, here April 9, which they won by a 10 to 0 score. The starting lineup for the game included Ronald Hollenberger, catcher; Wayne Erickson, pitcher; Ronnie Herold, first base; Richard First, second base; Paul Paulson, third base; Jim Bailey, shortstop; Ed Pellock, left field; Ken Hollenberger, center field; and Paul .Mara, right field. Others seeing action were Steve Martin, Larry Nagle, Don Messling, Charles Stewart. Don I.as-kaskie, Jerry Kavon, and Bob White. R°W K,-,KnT'r' K- , e,l0Ck' S- Martln- u W. Erickson, R. Hollenberger, R. Herold. R. first. Second Row-D. Messling, l . Paulson, C. Stewart. J. Kavon K Hollen-berger. D. LaBonne. D. Laskaskle. U Nagle. Third Row l Mara. I). La Bonne. 1) Hurda J. Walz. D. Kramer. L . Goodman, P. Mezera. M. Dahman, H. Derouin. JT BASEBALL . . . 4S Front Row—I . Pollock. M. Schloegl, L. Gramling, A. Allbee, J. Elliot, G. Bunders. R. First, E. Pellock, G. Sedlmayr. Second Row—S. Tesar, A. Carl, Z. Fritsche, S. Hanke. F. Perkins, T. Remy, M. Gramling, C. Paulson, J. Yager, C. Specht. Third Row—Coach Derouin, C. Long. S. Toberman, AY. Finney, M. Dahman, J. Frydenlund, B. Green, M. Burnette, K. Kramer. ATHLETIC UNDERCLASSMEN LOOK AHEAD A source of supply for the varsity teams of Prairie High are the players on the B squads. This year’s B squad football team turned out a four win, one tie, one loss record. The starting eleven were Art Allbee, Larry Gram-ling, Mike Schloegl, John Yager, Chuck Lang, Francis Perkins, Larry Pellock, Joe Elliot, Mike Brunet, Ed Pellock, and Gary Sedlmayr. The junior varsity basketball squad may have the same team next year for ten of the sixteen players were freshmen. The first five were Terry Remy, guard; Carroll Paulson, guard; Chuck Lang, forward; Loral Hare, forward; and Mike Schloegl, center. Training the B teams were the varsity coaches, Mr. Jack Mulrooney, who directed basketball, and Mr. Herman Derouin, who coached the football team. Front Row—Coach Mulrooney, L. Pellock, C. Lang, W. Finney, M. Schloegl, L. Hare. E. Pellock, J. Yager. Second Row—A. Carl, Z. Fritsche, S. Toberman, C. Specht, M. Gramling, E. Nolan, T. Remy, C. Paulson. 50 ... B SQUADS TIME FOR FUN BONFIRE, GAMES, DANCE HIGHLIGHT HOMECOMING Tip takes over Finishing touches on the Senior's dragon Forward! March! Which one will it be? Wow! Such pep! My next song will be . .. Does it moo? Ah, come on boys! 52 . . . SNAPS MID-WINTER PROM THEME-“CITY OF ANGELS’’ . . . And the band played on Feminine royalty reigns Queen Lynda and King Paul Faculty enjoying the Grand March. All present and accounted for. SNAPS . . 53 “TIME ISTHE STUFF LIFE IS MADE OF” Camera, lights, action! What I need is a pillow! Caught Mrs. Helen Valley teaches grade school music and English. Mrs. Dagnon joined our faculty teaching High School English. New faces, make pleasant places. Just one more piece? 54 . . . SNAPS LEARNIN’, LOAFIN’, AND LAUGHIN’ Prairie High study hall with everyone hard at work. What did Don say now? What's going on at the third table? SNAPS ... 55 ALL FART OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL LIFE Happily on our way to school. Waiting for the bell. Didn't you get it Sandy? Mary Lou keeping the reference library in order. Pre-game confusion. Chip takes in the World Series. 56 . . . SNAPS A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL Frolicking, fun-loving, freshmen Aw ... Don't be shy, Joanne You Ain't Nothing But A Hound Dog Miss Liberace Jose Silva — Hey, Mr. Banjo)' Pete and Sally rock 'n roll. SNAPS ... 5; BLACKHAWKS EMPLOY THEIR TIME 58 . . . SNAPS At a boy Larry, show 'em how Stretch Norski, you can make it! Are you sleepy Don, or mad at Charley? 1-2-3-4-uuuhhh Okay you guy's now let's go. Kt Down-set-here I come! What's wrong Jim? Don't you like cameras? What! No parachute??? ODDS AND ENDS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR Smile at Uncle Oscar. Lettermen raking in the money. Ron Tomsik, U. S. Olympic basketball star, speaks at the Athletic Banquet. Work commences on The City of Angels ' SNAPS ... 59 SENIORS ACTIVE IN MANY FIELDS Shirley Adler — Shirl G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2,4; F.H.A. assistant secretary 4; Library Staff 1,2; Pep Band 2; Mid-Winter Formal court 3; Office 4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Band 1,2. Josephine Barrette — Joey Transfer from St. Mary's 3. Marie Barrette Transfer from St. Mary's 3. Alice Bedward — Putts Library Staff and Library club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 3; Office 4. Lyle Bedward Track 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Secretary 3; D.H.I.A. 1,2,3; D.H.I.A. President 3; Letterclub 4. Floyd Beneker F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; D.H.I.A. 1,2; Library Staff and Club 3,4; F. F.A. President 3; F.F.A. Sentinel 4; D.H.I.A. Secretary-Treasurer 2; Student Banking Committee 3. Lorraine Borne — Lori G. A.A. 1,2; Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Language Club 2,3,4; Home Room Vice-President 1,4; Student Director Don't Take My Penny 3; Triple Trio 1. Imogens Cavanaugh — Chee-Chee G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2; Library 1,2; Language Club 2,3,4. JoAnne Cech F.H.A. 1,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3; Forensics 1. Catherine Check — Kay F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Office 4. Robert Collins — Bert Don't Take My Penny 3; Chorus 1,2,3; Athletic Manager 2,3; Visual Aids 1,2,3,4; Band 1; Intramurals 2. Donald Des Rocher — Zeke Chorus 2,3,4; Class Vice-President 3; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 2. Laurayne DuCharme Band 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Office 4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3. Mary Dunbar — Doc G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Language Club 1,2,3,4; Language Club President 4; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 2; Library Staff and Club 1. Bernice Enke F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Office 4. Wayne Erickson — Norski Football 1,2,3,4; Co-captain 4; All Conference 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; All Conference 3; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Letterclub 1,2,3,4; Home Room President 1; Home Room Vice President 3; Chorus 2,3,4; Band 1,2; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Shirley Fishier Transfer from St. Mary's 3. Mary Ellen Forst F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Office 4; Library Club Vice President 4; F.H.A. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Janet Geitz — Red Transfer from Seneca 2; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3; Glee Club 3; Hawkettes 3,4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Language Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3. Joanne Graap G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Language Club 2,3,4; Hawkettes 3; Chorus 2; Glee Club 2; Library Staff 1; Home Room Vice President 2; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Associate Editor Prairie Dog 4. Carol Graham G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Language Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 4; Madrigal 1; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 4; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4. Donald Heal — Don Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Intramurals 1,2,3,4, Track 1,2,3,4; Manager of Basketball 4; Letter Club 2,3,4. Marcia Hedeman — Jeanie F.H.A. 1,2,4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Home Room President 4; Student Council 4; Badger Girls State Representative 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4; Midwinter Formal Court 4. Maureen Hoffland — Reenie Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Student Band Director 4; Hawkettes 3; Language Club 1, 2,3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Triple Trio 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; B-squad Cheerleader 2; Forensics 3; Student Banking Committee 3; Flag Twirler 2,3,4; Visual Aids 1. Ronald Hollenberger — Ron Football 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Letter Club 4; Intramurals 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Bonnie Horkheimer — Bon-Bon Student Council Vice President 3; Class Vice President 4; Pep Club 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Secretary 3; F.H.A. President 4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Jr. Prom Court 1,3; Mid-Winter Formal Court 2,4. Sharon Horsfall — Shorty Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 4; Library Club President 3; Don't Take My Penny 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Ruth Jacobs — Ruthie Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Language Club 1,2. Nancy Kozelka — Chicken Band 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 1. Donald Laskaskie — Hunk Transfer from Seneca 2; Basketball 3; Baseball 3,4; Track 3,4; Intramurals 2,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Diana Lee Transfer from Oakes, North Dakota 4; Glee Club 4; Chorus 4; Pep Band 4; G.A.A. 4; Band 4. Don Lee Transfer from Oakes, North Dakota 4; Band 4; Football 4; Pep Band 4; Chorus 4; Letter Club 4. Paul Mara — Red Transfer from Campion 3; Football 3,4; Baseball 3,4; Class President 4; Student Council 4; Chorus 3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Homecoming King 4; Prom King 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. 60 . . . SENIOR ACTIVITIES Cheryl Martin — Don Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; All Conference 4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Vocal Solo 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Class Vice President 3; Home Room Vice President 2; Language Club 2,3,4; Letter Club Vice President 4; Visual Aids 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 2,3,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Joanne Mezera — Jo F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Mary Overton Band 1,2,3; Chorus 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Language Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3. Thomas Panka — Tom Diane Pellock Transfer from Seneca 3; F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Office 4. Mary Jo Pettera — Jo G. A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Helen Pitzer — Pitz F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; B-squad Cheerleader 1,2; Homecoming Court 4; Home Room President 1,2; F.H.A. Historian 4; F.H.A. Secretary-Treasurer 1; Student Council Secretary-Treasurer 4; Hawkettes 3,4; Home Room Vice President 3; Chorus 2; Library Staff and Club 1. Mary Ellen Rau Chorus 3; Library Staff and Club 2,3,4; Forensics 1. Joyce Rathbun Triple Trio 1; Office 4; G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1; B-squad Cheerleader 1; Chorus 1; Glee Club 1; Home Room Vice President 2; Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 3. Bernice Satter — Biece G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; B-squad Cheerleader 1,2; A-squad Cheerleader 3.4; Head Cheerleader 4; Hawkettes 3; Forensics 3,4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Language Club Vice President 2; Office 4. Judith Schara — Judy Transfer from Sauk Citv, Wisconsin 3; Band 3,4; Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 4; Parliamentarian, F.H.A. 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4; Home Room Vice President 4; Triple Trio 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Donna Schloegl Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1.2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Office 4. Sandra Schneyer — Sandy Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Dance Band, 4; Flag Twirl-er 2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Vice President 3; G.A.A. President 4; Chorus 1.2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Hawkettes 3; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4; Madrigal 2; Language Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; B-squad Cheerleader 1; A-squad Cheerleader 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Student Council 3,4; Homecoming Court 4; Chairman Jr. Prom 3; Student Chairman Homecoming 4. Mary Lou Severson — Little Lou F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Vice President 3,4; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Library Club President 4. Robert Sherman Transfer from Campion 3; Latin Club 3,4; Football 4. Sharon Shulka — Shari G. A.A. 1,2; Band 1,2,3,4; Band President 4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Triple Trio 2,3,4; Language Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Forensics 3,4; Library Staff and Club 1; Visual Aids 1; Don't Take My Penny 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Editor Prairie Dog 4; Home Room Secretary 1; Home Room Vice President 2; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3,4. Charles Smith — Chuck Letter Club 3,4; President Letter Club 4; Language Club 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Home Room Secretary 1; Don't Take My Penny 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4. Joyce Steiner Pamella Steiner — Pam G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Library 2; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Wayne Standorf Football 2,3,4; Visual Aids 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2; Letter Club 4; Don't Take My Penny 3. Charlotte Stluka Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Language Club 3,4. Frank Tesar — Elvis Transfer from Campion 2; Football 2,3; Chorus 2. Leo Thomas F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2. Larry Tippery — Tip Football 1,2,3,4; Co-captain 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4; Don't Take My Penny 3; Class President 1,2,3; Student Council President 4; Junior Prom King 3. Lois Valley — Frenchie F. H.A. 1,4; G.A.A. 1; Library Club and Staff 1,2,3,4; Don't Take My Penny 3. Richard Valley — Dick Band 1,2; Chorus 1,2; Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4; Don't Take My Penny 3. James Walker — Fly Boy Transfer from Wauzeka 3; Forensics 3; Football 4; Letter Club 4; Intramurals 4; Chorus 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4. Carol Weighner G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Chorus 2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Triple Trio 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3,4; Hawkettes 3; Don't Take My Penny 3; Editor Prairie Dog Tales 4; Associate Editor Prairie Dog 4; Library Staff and Club 1; Homecoming Court 4; Home Room Secretary 2; Home Room Vice President 3. Ronald White - Chunks Transfer from Campion 3; Football 4; Letter Club 4. SENIOR ACTIVITIES ... 61 STUDENT INDEX FRESHMAN Adler, Hose 15 Barker. Ruth 15, 32. 34. 38 Bee war, Daniel 15, 37 Benoy, Wayne 15 Berberieh. Wilma 15, 32 Bouzek, .John 15 Burkhalter, Lawrence 15 Bush. Richard 15 Carl, Arthur 12, 15, 48, 50 Check. Harold 15, 32, Check. Patricia 15, 31 Check. Ruth 15 Clanton. Gary 15 Cole, Ernestine 15, 31, 32. 34 Da h man, Man well 15. 32, 40 l)a I be rtf, Lois 15, 32 Du Charme, James 15 Dunk, Ronald 15 Finney, Wayne 15. 50 Fisher. Wayne 15 Foley, Jim 15, 37 Foret. Elizabeth 15 Fritsche, Zonnie 30, 35. 37, 50 Frydenlund, Karen 15, 31, 35, 37. 38 Gaulke, Kathleen 31 Gentes, James 15, 40, 41 Goodman, Ronald 12, 15 Gramling, Max 12, 15, 30, 34. 48. 50 Greene, William 37, 38, 50 Hackett, Herbert 32 Hanke, Steven 15, 50 Harrelson, Lorene 15, 31, 35. 38 HofTland, Jean 15, 31, 35, 37. 38 Hogg, Peter 15. 34, 37 Horkheimor, James 15 Jelinek, Josephine 15 Kelly. James 15 Kramer, Constance 15, 31, 34 Kramer. Doris 15 Kramer. Keith 15, 36, 40, 49. 50 Kramer. Sandra 15, 31. 32, 40 I-a Mere. Dennis 15 Lang, Charles 15. 50 La Pointe, Bruce 15 Lechnir, Nancy 15, 34 Meyer, Ina 15. 32, 40 Mezera, Clara 13, 32 Mezera, Gerald 15, 32, 48 Mezera, Duane 37 Mezera, Paul 15, 32, 49 Mezera, Roebrt 15, 33, 34, 40 Miller. Dale 15 Nicholson, Marlene 15, 32, 35 Oestreich, Lynda 15, 31, 37, 41 Olson, Joyce 15 Paulson, Carroll 15, 30, 48, 50 Phillips, Reginald 15 Prew, John 15 Rau, Gerald 15, 33 Reed, Ixiis 15 Remy, Terry 15, 34, 35, 48, 50 Rodenkirch, Virgil 15 Scarff, Charlene 15. 32, 34 Shulka, Beverly 15, 31. 32, 34 Slama, Maxine 15 Specht, Charles 15, 35, 37, 50 Stewart. Sally 15. 31. 37, 38 Stimpson, John 15, 32 Stluka, Dolores 31, 38 Stluka, Gerald 15, 32 Tesar, Doris 15 Thomas, Georgia 15, 31, 32 Tippery, Faye 15, 32, 34, 40 Tippery, Karen 15, 32, 34, 40 Toberman, Stanley 15, 32, 37. 50 Trentin, Sandra 15. 31 Valley, Jean 31 Valley, Judith 15 White, Mary 15, 40 Yager, John 15, 50 B...26 SOPHOMORES Allbee. Arthur 15, 35, 42, 44. 50 Bailey, Norma 14, 34 Barrette, Darlene 14 Bowman, Raymond 14 Brunet, Michael 14, 35, 38, 50 Bunders, Gary 14, 34, 44, 47, 48. 50 Burkhalter, Marvin 14, 34, 48 Bushnell, Constance 14, 34, 35. 38 Cornford, Philip 14, 32, 33 Delmore, Beverly 14, 31, 32, 34. 35 Dessloch, Sharon 14, 30, 31, 35. 37. 38. 40 Dohse, Peter 14 Du Charme, Marilyn 14, 32, 34 Elliot, Joseph 14. 35. 38, 44, 50 Farris, Carol 14 Fernette, Gerald 14, 44, 49, 50 Fritsche, Linda 14, 31, 32, 40. 41 Frydenlund, John 14, 38, 47, 48 Gokey, Gary 14 Goodman, Roger 14 Graap. Damaris 14, 31, 32, 34. 35 Gramling. Larry 12, 14, 30, 34. 42. 44, 48. 50 Hare. Loral 14, 32, 48, 50 Heal. Alvin 14 Heisz, Jimmy 14, 33, 34 Herold. Ronald 14, 35, 42, 44, 47. 48. 49 Hollenl� erger, Kenneth 14 Hutchison, Carol 14, 31, 35, 37, 38 Kapinus, Larry 14, 32, 34, 35. 40 Karnopp, John 14, 33 Kieser, Bruce 14, 38, 42, 47, 48 Kramer. Diane 14, 38 La Bonne, Nancy 14, 35 Lane. Julian 14, 32, 48 I ayde, Mary 31 Lechnir, Clem 14, 33 Lechnir. Patricia 14, 31, 32, 35. 38 Loehndorf, Jill 14, 31, 35 Mahan. Marilyn 14. 32, 34 Marfllius. Donald 14 Martin, Linda 14, 31, 35, 37. 41 Martin. Mary 35. 38 Matousek, Charlotte 14, 32, 35 Matousek, Janet 14, 32, 40 Marx, James 14, 38 McGrath, William 14 Mezera, Gerald 14, 32 Moen, Lola 14, 35 Morovits. Diane 14. 32, 34, 37, 40 Nagle, Shirley 14 . 34 Nolan, Eugene 13, 14. 38. 50 l’ellock. Edward 14. 44. 49. 50 Pellock. Lawrence 14, 40. 44. 50 Pettit. Dale 14, 32 Pitzer, Faye 14, 31 Remy, Suzanne 14. 31. 35, 37, 38 Rutter, Diane 14, 32. 34, 35. 37 Sandleback. Todd 14 Schaal, Donald 14, 32, 49 Schloegl, Michael 14. 42, 44, 48. 50 Schneider, Judith 14. 31. 35, 38 Sedlmayr, Gary 12. 14, 34. 38. 44. 48, 50 Snyder, Alice 14. 32 Steiner, Richard 14 Stluka. Elaine 14. 31 Taylor. Judith 14. 31, 32, 38, 40 Teply, Joan 14, 31, 38 Tesar, Joanne 14 Tesar, Sam 14, 48, 50 Tippery, Janet 14. 32 Toberman. James 14. 30, 35 Valley, Gerald 14 Weiser, Joyce 14, 34 White. Gerald 14. 34 Zabel, Harvey 14 Zimmerman, Diane 14, 32 JUNIORS Ahrens, Mary 13, 31, 33, 37. 40. 41 Ambrose, Dorothy 13, 32 Bailey, Janies 13, 33. 42, 47 Bailey, Mary 13 Barndt, Elizabeth 13, 31, 37. 38 Bean. Vivian 13. 34 Benoy. Judy 13 Berberieh, Anna Mae 13, 30, 31 Bloyer, Judith 13, 34 Carl. Richard 12, 13. 38 Chunat, Barbara 13, 31, 40 David. Karen 13. 39 Dohse. Sharon 13 Douglas, Denice 13 Draka, Donald 13 Dunbar, John 13 Enders, Caroline 13, 32 Erickson, Elaine 13, 38 Fisher, Elaine 13. 38 Fischer, Mary 13, 34, 40 Folyer, Larry 13, 42, 47, 48 Forst, Norita 13, 32 Forst, Theresa 13. 32 Fralick, Mary Jane 13, 31, 32, 33, 34 Gaulke, George 13 Gentes, Patsy 13, 30. 31. 40 Goodman, I awrence 13, 49 Graap, Dennis 13 Harrelson, Mama 13, 31, 37. 38 Hurda, Donald 13, 48, 49 Kasparek, Janice 13. 32, 37 Kavon, Jerry 13, 32, 42, 44, 49 Koecke, Mary Jean 13, 31, 38. 40, 41 Kossman, Judith 13. 31. 32 Kozelka, Keith 13, 38 Kramer, Dennis 13, 44, 49 LaBonne, Dale 13, 49 La Bonne, David 13, 44, 47. Lechnir. Alma 31, 38 Linder, Dorothy 13 Martin. Donald 13 Martin, Steven 13. 49 McGinley, Ruth 13 McGrath. Joseph 13. 44 McGrath. Mary 13, 31. 38 McPhee, John 13 McPhee, Mary 13 Messerli, Mary Jane 13. 34 Messling, Donald 13, 32, 44, 49 Mezera. Catherine 35, 40 Moore, Eileen 12, 13, 31, 37, 40. 41 Nagle. Larry 13. 32. 48, 49 Neislus, Rita 13, 32 Paulson, Paul 13, 30. 35, 44. 48. 49 Pillard. Susan 13. 31 Powers, Terence 13 Prochaska, Joseph 13 Reed, Alfred 13 Roach, Phyllis 13. 31, 32, 38. 39 Sandleback. Jill 13, 31, 38, 40. 41 Seidel, Nancee 13, 38 Severson, Allan 13. 37, 47 Smrcina, James 13 Steele, Peter 13, 35 Stewart, Charles 13. 37, 38, 47, 48. 49 Sutton, LaVern 13 Swatek, Rose 13. 34 13. 30. 44. 48 Toberman, Patsy 13, 30, 31, 33, 38 Trapp, Eugene 13. 35, 44 Trentin. Gerald 13 Wagner. Eileen 13 Walz, James 13, 38, 44, 48, 49 White. Jean 13. 31 White, Joyce 13 White. Robert 13. 32, 33, 49 Winter, William 13, 38 Zlabek, Dennis 13, 42, 44 SENIORS Adler, Shirley 6, 32, 39 Barrette, Josephine 6 Barrette, Marie 6 Bed ward, Alice 6, 34, 39 Bed ward, Lyle 7, 32, 48 Beneker, Floyd 7, 32, 34 Borne, Ixirraine 7 Cavanaugh, Imogene 7 Cech, Jo Anne 6, 32, 34, 39 Check, Catherine 7. 32, 31. 37 Collins, Robert 6, 33 Des Rocher, Donald 7. 35 Du Charme, Laurayne 6, 32. 35. 39 Dunbar, Mury 7, 31, 38, 40 Enke, Bernice 32, 34, 39 Erickson, Wayne 6, 35, 42, 44, 48, 49 Fishier, Shirley 6 Forst, Mary Ellen 6, 32, 34, 39 Geitz, Janet 7. 31, 32. 38 Graap. Janne 7, 37, 38 Graham, Carol 7, 31, 35, 37, 38 Heal, Donald 7. 42, 48 Hedeman, Marcia 8, 30, 32, 34 HofTland, Maureen 8, 35, 37, 38 Hollenberger, Ronald 8. 32, 42. 44, 49 Horkheimer. Bonnie 8, 12, 32. 34 PATRONS INDEX, Cont. Horsfall. Sharon 9, 32, 34, 40 Jacobs, Ruth 9, 34, 39 Kellogg, Lucille 9, 34, 38 Kozelka, Nancy 9, 39 Luskaskle, Donald 8, 32, 49 Lee, Diana 9. 31. 37. 44 Lee, Don 8, 35 Mara, Raul 9. 12, 30. 35, 42, 44, 47, 49 Martin, Cheryl 8. 33, 35, 38. 42. 44 May. Arnold 30. 42, 44 (iraap. Joanne 7, 37, 38 Obmascher, Janet 8, 31, 38, 40 Overton, Mary 8, 31, 34, 38 1'anka, Thomas 8 Rellock, Diane 8, 32 Pettera, Mary Jo 9 Pitzer. Helen 9, 30. 31. 32. 39 Rathbun, Joyce 9. 39 Ran, Mary Kllen 9, 34, 39 Satter, Bernice 10, 31, 35, 37. 38. 39. 40. 41 Schara, Judith 10, 32, 35, 37 Schloegl, Do mm 39 10, 31, 35. Schneyer, Sandra 10, 35. 37. 38. 40. 41 30, 31. Severson, Mary Lou 34 11. 32. Sherman, Robert 11, 38, 44 Shulka, Sharon 37. 38 11, 12, 35, Smith, Charles 44. 48 11, 35, 42. Standorf, Wayne 42, 44 Steiner, Joyce 10 10. 33. 35, Steiner, Pamellu 40 10, 31. 32. Stluka, Charlotte Tesar, Frank 10 Thomas, Leo 10 11, 34, 38 Tippery, Larry 44. 48 10, 30. 42. Valley, Lois 10, 82, 34. 39 Valley, Richard 11, 33. 34 Walker, James 11, 42, 44 Weighner, Carol 11, 31, 35. 38 White, Ronald 11, 32, 44 THANK-YOU The 1957 Prairie Dog Staff would like to take this opportunity to express deep appreciation for the many useful suggestions and services given them by: Graftco Yearbook Cover, Chicago, Illinois; National Bookbinding Company, Stevens Point, Wisconsin; LUickson Studio, La Crosse, Wisconsin; Brock Engraving Company, Madison, Wisconsin; Howe Printing Company and Peckham Studio, both of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and to the faculty and student body of Prairie du Chien High School. Stark's Sporting Goods Star Dept. Store Kozeika's Mens Wear Milady's Dress Shoppe Badger Cab Co. Knapp Floor Company Garrity Jewelry Store Prochaska Quality Hardware Panka Shoe Store Roger Steiner Construction Co. Hutchison Log Lumber Co. Burgess Cellulose Co. Western Auto Associate Store Gamble Store Checkerboard Ballroom Purity Ice Cream Prairie City Bank Kadlec's D-X Service Pladium Bowling Lanes Peoples State Bank Harvey's Steak House Farrell's Drugs Prairie Sand Gravel Co. Kemble's Greenhouse Wolf Machine Shop Horsfall Lumber Co. Cavanaugh Grocery Howe Printing Co. Patterson Insurance Pines Radio TV Bridgeport Cheese Factory, Inc. Prairie Book Store Prairie Bottling Company Edward's Hotpoint Appliances Hexom Music Center McCormick Farm Equipment Store Erickson's Texaco The Fashion Shop Prairie Motel F. J. Antoine John R. Moses Frederick P. Otto W. A. O'Neil C. B. Peterson L. E. Peterson Robert Scheffer Elmer Queram Lakes Furniture R. G. Steinberg George's Standard Station R. J. McWilliams Ritchie's Jewelry W.P.R.E. Sunset Motel Wisconsin Farmco Service Co-op Borden's Alderman's Radio TV Peckham Studio Red's Mobile Service Hi-Way Market Piggly Wiggly Store Hamann's Variety Store Prairie Cabinet Shop Hotel San Prairie Maid Bakery Gates Insurance Agency Wisconsin Power Light Geisler's Restaurant Bunder's Super Service National Decorated Metal Co., Inc. Otto Insurance Agency Selch's Dairy People's Bakery Motel Brisbois Prairie City Gas Company Hotel Fort Crawford W. Conley Taylor Tiller Furniture Ben Franklin Store Prairie Spy Kieser Insurance and Abstract Co. Dr. H. B. Von Ruden Walker's Produce Swenson's Red Bell Market Modern Beauty Shop Holiday Motel Woodward's Al Winter's I.G.A. Explorer Shop Standorf Fuel Blackhawk Clothiers George's Sinclair Service Ahrens-Prairie Dairy, Inc. Grelle's Inc. Zephyr Cleaners A. E. and G. E. Sutton Kozelka Shoe Store Barney's Standard Station Bill's Texaco Service Frank's Rexall Drugs Scenic Vale Motel Savory Cafe Dairy Queen Jack's Pure Oil Station Paul H. Schmidt Weighner's Garage Huebsch Chevrolet Dagnon's Garage Lochner Schneyer Sebastian Motor Service Cut and Curl Lloyd Rickleff Superior Radio Dunbar Cafe Prairie Locker Service Dr. Shapiro Hillview Market Iowa Oil Company CLOSING TIME... And now it’s closing time — In this book you have found what we hope is a cross section of your life at Prairie High during the 1956-1957 school year. It is by no means complete since many things that happen cannot be covered by writer or photographer. However, we hope it will aid in reminding you of the many good times enjoyed here in our school. And now it’s thank you time . . . Uppermost in my mind are the many who aided in making this year’s Prairie Dog a reality. Thanks to Jo, Carol, and Pat who worked so energetically on copy, to Larry and Paul who finally came through with what we think are some good pictures, to Marcia and Sharon for handling the financial worries, to Mr. Derouin for the supervision, welcome advice and friendly encouragement, and to all the rest of the staff who had anything to do with “the book”. Thanks a lot. To next year’s editor—whoever you are— good luck. You have a big job ahead of you, but it will all be worth while because of the wonderful feeling you'll have when it’s finished. S. D. S. Take time to work. It is the price of success. Take time to think. It is the source of power. Take time to play. It is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to laugh. It is the music of the soul. Take time to be courageous. It is the mark of a gentleman. Take time to love. It is the privilege of our God. —Anon