Prairie Du Sac High School - Prairie Pride Yearbook (Prairie Du Sac, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

PRAIRIE PRIDE Edited Ey Editor - Katherine Walker Assistant Editor - Calvin Ifoely Sponser - Mr. Ness Published by Litho Productions, I dison Si 2bedi tit icalion In memory of our classmate, Clifford Genz. Ify life is but a weaving Between ny God and me; I may but choose the colors— He worketh steadily. Full oft He weaveth sorrow. And I in foolish pride. Forget He sees the upper And I the under side. J. B Tabb Jl, ppreciaiion lutii Mr. Alfred G. Ness We of the Annual Staff take this opportunity to thank Mr. .Alfred G, Ness for helping to make this 195 2 Annual a success. He gave up much valuable time to help us -with our problems. We also -wish to thank the business people of this area for their support in buying advertisements or Annuals. Our gratitude goes to teachers, students, and alumni for assisting us by furnishing pictures and purchasing Annuals. Annual Staff GU5 C. BOLL Principal ELatteville State Teachers1 College B. E, University of Iowa M. A. Mr. Boll is a graduate of Platteville State Teachers' College, the University of Iowa, and also attended La Crosse State Teachers' College and the University of ‘Wisconsin. The Seniors wish to thank Hr. Boll for his patient understanding as our class advisor He helped us through many difficult problems and did much for the im- provement of the school MR. DOLL MR. SHIELDS History - Social Problems Vfliitewater State Teachers College. Voc. Agriculture Flatteville State Teachers' College B. A. MISS GORCZINSKI English - Latin Marquette University B. A. MR. BERG Music North Central College Naperville, HI. B. A., B. M. E. 1 MR. NESS English — Biology St Olaf College, B A LOSS MANNI Grade Music - English Mission House College, Fly B. A., B. H. LOSS JOHNSON Home Economics Stout Institute B S. MR. TODD Science - Hath Flateville State Teachers’ College B. S. DONNA BOEHMER School Secretary MR. COLE Coach, Phy. Ed.,, Social Science Ripon College Ph. B. University of Wisconsin M. S. I Lm £ r +Seniord SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Pres «-Phil Trautnann V. Pres.-Ruby Sprecher Sec.-Lois Schuette Tres.-Hita Yanlce Class Motto— We climb, though the way be rugged. Class Flower- Red Rose Class Colors- Red and Grav 71 TOGRHPWS PHILLIP TRAUTTAHN Keen sense, common sense, yet room for nonsense. Band 1,2,3,Uj Pep Band 1,2,3,Uj Chorus 1,2,3,Uj Basketball 1,2 Baseball lj Student Council 2j Vice Pres. 2j Pres. Uj Senior Class PLayj Snow Ball King Uj Pep Club 1,2,3,U« RUBY SFRECHER Honor lies in honest toil. Snow Queen Uj Chorus l,2,3,Uj Band 3,Uj Newspaper Editor h; Class Play Uj Sec. Tres. 3; Vice Pres. Uj FHA. 1,2,3,Uj FHA Pres. U; Girls’ Statej Annual Staff 2,3,U. LOIS SCHUETTE She carries with ease, qualities that please. Band 1,2,3,Uj Pep Band 2.3, Uj Chorus Ifh} FHA 1.2.3, Uj Annual Staff 3,Uj Newspaper Staff Uj Sec. Uj Homecoming Queenj Class Play Uj Pep Club U. ROBERT TABOR All the boys would like to lenow, how he manages to tie that bow. Football 1,2,3,U; Baseball l,2,Uj Track 3,Uj Student Council Uj Class Play Uj Nevrspaper Staff U. KIXA YANKE Miss-Chievous of 19 2. Band l,2,3,Uj Chorus l,Uj FHA l,Uj Pep Club l,2,3,Uj Annual Staff 1, 2,3,Uj Newspaper Staff Uj Tres.Uj Pep Band 3,U. DONALD JEEABEK Eight-thirty, art?, school has begun. In an hour or so Donald will cornel FFA 1,2,3; Student Council U; Nevrs- paper Staff Uj Chorus 1,3. KATHERINE '.TALKER She actually likes Latin1 Band l,2,3,Uj Pep Band 1,2,3,Uj Class Play U; Annual Co-editor 3; Annual Editor U; Newspaper Staff 3,Uj Librarian h; BARj Chorus 1,2,3. PATTI HENKE How her fingertips can play such sweet thunder. Cheerleader l,2,3,Uj Class RLay h; FHA 1,2,3,Uj Annual Staff Uj Chorus 1,2 3,U. ROSEMARY RICHTER She smiled on many .just for funj still, tre knew there was only one. Pres, lj Librarian 2j Chorus l,2,3,Uj Class Play U; One Act Plays 2; Annual Staff U; Student Council. RONALD TAYLOR A quiet boy, but quite a boy. FFA 3,h; Basketball 3,Uj Baseball 1,2,3,U; Football 1. rJBGAHET BITTHER She is famous for her bright say-' ings, but her most famous is Happy I lew Year. Annual Staff 1,U; Chorus 1,3,U; T-.virler 1; Drum ’ a.jorette 2; Cheer- leader 1,2; Forensics 3,U; Pep Club 1,2,3; newspaper Staff f;. BILL ! TSYER Willie has a will, but Trill he? Football 1,2,3,U; Basketball 1,2,3,U; 3aseball 1,2,U; Chorus lj Pres. 2. ELAINE ANDERSON Little tasks make large return. Chorus 1,2,3,U: FHA 1,2,3,Uj Librarian 2,3,-'.; Class Play U; Annual Staff 3,U. CffiCSTEL DALBECK Only great souls know how much gloiy there is in being good. Exchange Student from Germany; FHA U; Annual Staff U. JACK KIRNER A .jack of all trades, and master of many. SHIRLEY PAUL She's here. I heard her giggle. Chorus l,3,Uj FHA 1. JOANNE YOUNl If I love, -what business is that of yours? I attend classes—but ny thoughts are elsevdiere. Band 2,3,Uj Pep Band 3; Chorus 1,2, 3,Uj Forensics 3; Annual Staff 3,lij Newspaper Staff U. JON ATOK I may not be handsome, but I sure am good-looking. Baseball 1,2,3,Uj Basket- ball l,2,3,Uj Football 1, 2,3,U; Track 3,U DONALD RISCHLIELLER Life is a pleasant institutioni Let us take it as it comes. Football 3U, Band 123U, BEVERLY FROSCH She's not a cardl She's a whole deck 1 Chorus 1,2,3,U; FHA 1,2; Annual Staff Uj Class Sec.3« DALE SPRECHER I am here, so let's beginl Chorus l,2,3,u; Basketball 1,2; Foot- ball 1,2,3,U; Baseball 1,2,U; News- paper Staff 3; Track 3,U. DONNA RICHOLSON Her lany friends will ever grow, for she is a girl who is nice to know. Band 1,2,3,U; FHA 2,U; Foren- sics 1,U: Twirler 3,U; Annual Staff 3,U. NILA SCHOEPHOERSTER Ah, to .journey ever in a little Ford. Band 1,2; Chorus 1; Annual Staff 3. LEON KINDSCHI Bouncing throurh life on a joke with four wheels. FFA 1,2,3,U; Chorus 1,2,3,U; Ilev s- paper Staff h; Track U; Class Play U. DOUGLAS ADA'S V hy hurry? The day is long. DONNA IAI-IKE She teases, yet she pleases. Chorus l,2,3,Uj FHA 1,2,U; Annual Staff U; Newspaper Staff Uj Forensics Uj One Act Plays 2. INA MAE 7 EGNER I might be better if I would, but it’s awful lonesome being good. Chorus 1,2,3,U} Annual Staff Uj Vice Pres. 2. SHH1LEY BAKTNICK In athletics our Shirley does shine. In band, too, she's right on time. FHA 1,2,Uj Band l,2,Uj News- paper Staff Uj Pep Band U; JA1ES YANKE Now, the way I look at it... Track 2,3,Uj Football l,2,3,Uj Bas- ketball l,2,3j FFA 1,2,3; Class Play Uj Homecoming King; One Act Plays 2. JAKES BUCHANAN In ny merry Heapmobile. FFA 1,2,3,U; Football 2,3,Uj Track 3,Uj Basketball 2,3,U« JOAN KEITEL Here's a girl with heart and smile that makes life worthwhile. FHA l,2j Chorus 1,2,3,U; Librarian l,Uj Class Hay U; One Act Plays; Annual Staff H. CURTIS IIUELLER .Te can't all be great men, but that's your hard luck. Basketball 1,2,3,U; Baseball 1,2,3,U; Football 2,3,U; Track 3,U; Golf 3,U; Tres. 2; Newspaper Staff U. NAKZ BOEHMER As a talker she can't be beat. Her speed takes you off your feet. Transferred from Edgewood; FHA 3 U; Chorus 3,U; News- paper Staff U; Annual Staff U; Pep Club 3,U; Class Play Uj SHIRLEY FOYE Your sirdle so sweet with eyes so true; the world needs girls like you. Transferred from Springreen. For- ensics 2,3,U; FHA i; Newspaper Staff 2 DUANE 7JALCH '.York? VJhere did I hear that word before? FFA 1,3; Class Play U; Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2. JAHES CHRISLER Time tells on a man, especially a good time. FFA l,2,3,Uj Football 2,3,Uj Vice Pres. 3; Basketball 1,2; SfflELEI ENGE Sometimes I think—I think. FHA 3,Uj Band 1,2,3,U; Chorus 1,2; Pep Club Uj Annual Staff 1,U. KAREI! TUHKELSON Hall to the Queen, who in triumph advances. FHA 1,2; Chorus 1,2,3,U; Cheerleader 1,2,3,U; Snow Queen 1; Pres. 3; Annual Staff U; Student Council U; Newspaper Staff Uj Class Play U. JA13S YffiHRLS All the vrorld is queer, save thee and mej and even thou art a little queer. IVAll GUETZKOYf Hen of few vrords are the best men. FFA 3,U; Sports Lianager l,2j Foot- ball 3,Uj Track 3,Uj Basketball U. SHIRLEY STB.' ISKA She won't live long (single, that is.) FHA 2,3,Uj Newspaper Staff 3,Uj Annual Staff U. ARTHUR YNGSDAL I wonder if June is ever coning I Golf 3,Uj Football 3 OTTO SELLIS Someone great he's sure to be. Exchange Student from Ger- many5 FFA Band Uj Chorus u. JEANETTE PURDY A gal we'd all like to loiow a little better. Transferred from Spencer. FHA 2,3� Uj Girls' Baseball 3j Girls' Soft- ball 3; Cheerleader 3,U; Class Play 3,Uj Chorus l,2,3,Uj Pep Club 3� Uj Annual Staff li; Newspaper Staff U; Secretary 3. LEROY KIRCHSTEUT He has an innocent face, but you never car. tell. DEAN PETZKE Remember, the mighty oak was once a little acorn. FFA 1,2,3,U. PEARL ZASTROiY Always quiet and demure, never in •mischief, that is sure. FHA l,Uj Chorus 3,Uj Student Council 2; Librarian U. RUSSELL FENSKE Is he bored or is he shy? Can’t he talk or won’t he tiy? Chorus l,Uj FFA 1,2,3,U. GRACE FERRIS Her ways are quiet and her purpose steady. Transferred from Springreen. FHA 1. DONNA FAY KORB I always seem to be a quiet lass, but you should see me out- side of class. FHA 1,2,3,U; Chorus 1,2,3,U DUANE WEINKE Give me 80 acres and a plow, and I’ll plow ny way to success. FFA 1,2,3,U. CORRINE HARTMAN Life seems but one pure delight. Band l,2,3,Uj Pep Band 3,Uj FHA l,Uj Annual Staff U. DAVID BRA1-SCHREIBER Hie is well-paid who is well satisfied. Band 1,2,3,Uj Pep Band 2, 3,Uj Football 1,3,Uj Base- ball 3,U; Newspaper Staff Uj Class Play Uj Track 3,Uj Annual Staff U. vfXLL The Senior class of 1952, better known as the wheels, do leave this last will and testament to the class of 1953« Douglas Adams—the mechanic of our class leaves his ability to Bo b Schuknecht who needs something to do to keeo him out of mischief, Elaine Anderson—bequeaths her ability to pet things done to Russell Pieoer. J°n Aton—the biggest wheel of the senior class, leaves his talent to ary wor- thy junior lad or lass, Shirley Bartnick—leaves her devilish ways to Nancy Schroeder. Margaret Bittner—wills her oratorical ability to Ellen Evert, jfajy Boehmer—wills her giggle to Janet Bindley. David Bramschreiber—wills his first chair in the comet section to anyone who can make the grade, Jaaes Buchanan—leaves his car to any one of the students in H)S who can made it start, Jm Ghrisler—wills his ability to charm the girls to LaVeme Fuchs. Christel Dalbeck—leaves her nickname Pete to John Joseph Llunz. Shirley Enpe—bequeaths her carefree state of mind to Donna Gower. 9r.ace Ferris—leaves her rare ability of keeping her presence unknown to Irene Schneller. Russell Fenske-—yfills his bashful grin to Dave Cole, Shirley gcye—beoueaths her jaunts in the red convertible to Catherine Ryan. Erosch—leaves her freouent nights at home to Marilyn Koenig. Ivan Guetzkow leaves his refereeing ability to any junior boy who can carry on with Mr. Alexander. Co mine Hartman—leaves her drumming ability to Bob Esser. SgPs i Jor.abek—-bequeaths his talent of coming late to class to Virgil Diehl. Joan Keitel,—-bequeaths her flirtatious ways with the teachers to Liz Delaney. i£on Kjndschi—has decided to take everything with him—Donna, too. Kirchstein—leaves his noon hour strolls to Cynthia Schoss. Rimer—wills his studious ways to V esley Dresen. Donna Korb—bequeaths her good tires at Plain to Doris Slotty. Bill Meyer—bequeaths his manly physique to Bob Frosch, Curt Mueller—our towering senior of basketball fame wills his ability to play the game to Paul Clift, ShirTey Paul—wills her leisurely manners and speech to Janet Jessick. Dean Petzke—wills his interest in agriculture to David Schroeder. Jeanette Purdy—wills her enthusiasm for gym class to Janice Koenig. Donna Richolson—wills her ability to fly a plane to any junior who likes to have his head in the clouds. Donald Rischmueller—leaves his sophisticated charm to Harvey Ott. Nyla Schoephoerster—wills her love for the Navy to Caroline Schwartz. Otto Sellis—-one of our classmates from Germany leaves his ability in physics to Nancy Boll Dale Spreeher—leaves his faithfulness to one girl to Jerry Goad. kuby Sprecher—wills her ability to -write shorthand to Mary Holway. Bob Tabor—vails his civic responsibility of lowering the flag at sunset to Sharon Breunig. Ronald Taylor—leaves his title of the axle to the Senior Ball King of 1953� Phil Trautmann—leaves his ability to make little (???) speeches to the senior class president of 1953 and wishes him luck. Karen Turkel-on—wills her cheerleading ability to Sandra Eheret and hopes she ’ll carry on with winning teams next year. Duane Walch—-beouenths his lqyalty and defense of theW1 .'ilvraukee Sentinel to lH.ss Gorcynski. Katherine Walker—Tfith relief, wills her editorship to Cal Moely. Ina Wegner—twills her vrell-earned nicloiame of Regina to Carol Shanks. Jim Tfehrle-----------------------------------------—----------just leaves. Donna Yanke—wills her tendency to skip school to Lyle Cady. Hita Yanke—wills her carefree and nonchalant disoosition to Donna Block. Jim Yanke—leaves his ability to take cat nans during class to Dilver Bible., Art Yhgsdal—bequeaths his radio-active mind to John Gaval. Joanne Young—wills her lyrical, lilting, lovely voice to Phyliss Hoope. Pearl Zastrow—-bequeaths her quiet, incons icuous manner to Aurdey Walker in hopes she will use then in the future. Rose Richter—and Shirley Strmiska—don't have anything to will after figur- ing out all these ?or the others. Signed and sealed on this day Kay 23� 1952, Hie Senior Class PROPHESY Scene: Tims: Setting: Donna: Mary: Donna: Maxy: Donna: Mary: Donna: Mary: Donna: Mary: Donna: Mary: Donna: Mary: Donna: Donna Yanke's House. (Two miles from Black Hawk) The year 1962. Two housewives discussing the fate of their classmates. Yfe interrupt. You’ll probably be as shocked as I was to hear that Jim Y ehrle is 'Wiscon- sin's Senator in ’Washington, D. C. It seems he’s put in a good word for Jim Yanke, because he's in the rag- ular any in Alaska now, also Dean Taylor, who is now a Five Star General in the Air Force. Did you know that Shirley Faye is the private secretary for the YTitwen Mayor? And talking about secretaries, I received a post card from Karen today saying she's finally gotten her position as secretary to the var- sity coach at the Wisconsin University. Yes, that team certainly has a fresh supply of vim and vigor since Coach Mueller took over last month. He must be using his high school tactics. And Jon, another of our stars, has taken over Augie's collection of comic books, and added a few of his own. I've heard that Ivan Guetzkow has ob- tained a great name for himself as a basketball referee. Our County home agent, Elaine Anderson, and Pearl Zastrow, author of the now famous recipe book Zastrow's Tasty Foods have been traveling around the county and stopped in to help Nita Yanke (now going by another name) with her kitchen curtains. Joanne Young has just signed a contract for a European Tour as the fea- tured vocalist. She has also been starred on a local television show under the management of the engineer. Art Yngsdal. Speaking of television it’s now being shown at Walsch's Tavern which has been handed down thragh the generations to Duane. I read in Ina Mae Wegner's society page of the Chicago Sun that Christel Dalbeck and Otto Sellis are famous lecturers on a World Tour of Adven- tures of America. They should hold their audience spellbound due to first hand information. Well, I've heard that they are traveling in one of Bill Meyer's fleet of rented helicopters. It seems Bill is becoming very prominerfc with these gadgets. Mary, that is quite the dress you are wearing, . here on earth did you find anything like it? Why, I purchased it in Enge's Exclusive on 5th Avenue. Shirley has been featured in leading fashion magazines for her bustle effect on bathi n g suits. She has emplyed Beverly Frosch as part time model, but Bev's time is limited for she's still got her eye on the acadeny award. Ifyla is still writing letters to her sailor husband. Speaking of service men, Donald Jerabek is a Lieutenant in the amy and is giving orders to K. P.'s at the present tine. Margaret Bittner, who is a foreign secretary in Japan, wrote and said she saw Dave Bramschreiber on a floating submarien recently. Y hile on the subject of sailors. Bob Tabor has a fleet of sail boats which he features in races from Merrimac to the PdS dam every Sunday afternoon. Doug Adams is the chief mechanic on Don Rischmueller's stock cars now in races all over the U. S. Oh, yes, Shirley Bartnick, the now famous policewoman, picked him up the other day for speeding—but not in his stock car. Donna, I like that shade of lipstick you have on. It's that new brand that Donna Korb just put out. I got it at Richter's Beauty Salon. Rose has a cute place next to a law office in Prairie... Mary: Donna: Uaiy: Donna: llaiy: Donna: £ary: Donna: Ilary: Donna: llary A lot of the boys in our class have become fanners, I saw in yesterday’s paper that Jim Chrisler and Jim Buchanan have started co-ownership in the Jest Point Daily Farm, The other day when I was shopping I saw Russell Fensk bring about fift y turkeys to the supermarket, I overheard him tell the operator, Grace Ferris, that he had a half load of vegetables from Dean Petzke's garden farm. It didn’t surprise me at all when I found out that Ruby Spree her had be- come a secretary to our representative at the united nations meeting. It didn’t surprise me either to hear that Shirley Strmiska was marrie d and had a good start on her dozen, Corrien Hartman is a homemaker on her husband’s farm near I'errimac. Duane ,einke, now foreman of the BOY , had to be taken to the hospital be- cause of minor abrasions from an explosion, Shirley Paul, the woman tech- nician, gave him an examination. Jack Kirner is also employed at the plant. He is a supervisor of electronics. One Sunday afternoon we were driving through the Y itwen territory when we viewed a group of little whiet farm buildings. As we came closer we not- iced Dale Sprecher's name engraved on the mailbox. Dale is now the sole depositor of milk at the YTitwen Cheese Factory, I saw Leon Kindschi’s picture with his blue ribbon winning pigs in the IYadison paper. For a side line and extra income for his family of three Leon has auctioneered throughout the state. Have you heard about the Kirschstein vs. State law Case? It seems that Phil Trautnann isthe fast talking lawyer who is trying to rescue LeRcyfr® his prison term for embezzling funds for use in paying his income tax,Phil has acquired a name for himself and is booked throughout the U, S, on law cases, I read a billboard the other day and it featured Joan Keitel at the night club star at Ciro’s in Hollywood, Boy, our class sure gets around. Yesterday I called the Zeck Airport for a reservation to Chicago and much to ny surprise Donna Richolson took ray call. She is the chief telepih one operator at the huge Zeck Airport in Sumpter, She told me that Jeanette Purdy has . just returned from New York where she's been working as a com- mercial artist, Jith her came Katherine Y alker who is on a well earned vacation from the children's hospital at Syracuse, iy goodness I Look at the time, I really have to be going now. Thank s for the lovely afternoon. DOUGLAS ADAMS: CLASS MEMENTOES Douglas Adams is very interested in cars j ELAINE ANDERSON: Try this one when travelling to liars. To Elaine .Anderson, expert in homemaking art. JON ATON: May this spoon help you stir the way to some man’s heart. To Jon Aton, an athletic star— SHIRLET BARTNICK: Here is a rabbit’s foot to help you go far. Sports and Shirley Bartnick go together. MARGARET BITTNER: So here is a sport book tied -with leather. Margaret believes Highways are Happy .7ays — MARY BOEHUER: So here is a map to stucfy- on lonely days. That laugh is usually from Majjj you know. DAVID BRAMSCHRIEBER: Here is a joke book to help make it grow. Bell Bottom Trousers, Coat of Navy Blue JAMES BUCHANAN: This is to remind David to be a sailor true. James Buchanan liked to drive to school. JIM CHRISLER; In case you have a flat tire, here’s a hancfor tool. Jim is always in a hurry to get to town. CHRISTEL DALBECK: This little device should remind him to slow down. For Christel, a friend we’re glad we met. SHIRIEY ENGE: Here are our autographs—lest ’.76 forget. To Shirley Enge, of the sweet, soft voice. GRACE FERRIS: We give this megaphone to help her to make noise. Grace Ferris was alwasy so friendly and quiet. RUSSELL FENSKE: Here is a firecracker so she can raise a riot. Russell Fenske always took Agriculture, SHIRIEY FOYE: Here is a clock to remind you the classes never did drag. Shirley Fcye got teased on the bus; BEVEiiLY FROSCH: Use this rolling pin if you feel like making a fuss. Bev Frosch, at night, to Bob would write and write. IVAN GUETZKOT: Here is pen and ink to make the task light. Ivan Guetzkow was always so neat and clean. CORRINE HARTMAN: This mirror will reflect your clothes in case you aren't seen. A small drum for Corrine, is our rule. DONALD JERABEK • So she can keep in practice after she's out of school. A hunting we will go is Don Jerabek's theme. JOAN KEITEL: So here is a gun, to help him catch the idol of his dream. Joan had so much skill in bookkeeping class. LEON KINDSCHI: Here is a grade book to remind you, You always did pass. Wisconsin winters are usually bitter. LEROY KIRSCHSTEIN: So for Leon, this blanket to protect his prize litter. LeRoy forgets to shave, once in a while. JACK KIRNER: So here is a razor to keep him in style. About electricity Jack knows his stuff, DONNA KORB: To help, here is a book—in case the going gets rough. Ye think Donna Korb likes housework. BILL LUYER; Here is a household guide to keep her from learning to shirk. Sometimes Bill Meyer couldn't get the car. CURTIS MUELLER: Here is a toy one so he doesn't have to walk so far. At the games Curt Mueller really scored. SHIRLEY PAUL: Here are some autographs to remind him his fans were never bored To Shirley Paul we give two rings so bright. DEAN PETZKE: One for her left hand and one for her right. To Dean Petzke we give this little gun. JEANETTE PURDY: And hope you can catch a dear on the run. The artist of the class is Jeanette Purdy. So for you we have a pencil, large and sturdy. DONl'IA RIGHOLSOII: ROSEMARY RICIITER: DONALD RISCHLUELLER: NYLl SCH0EPH0ER5TER: OTTO SELLIS: DAIS SPRECHER: RUBY SPRECHER: SKEILSY STl'IEESKA: BOB TABOR: RONALD TAYLOR: PHIL TRAUT1IA1TN: KAREN TURKELSON: DUANE ..'ALSCH: KATHERINE WALKER: DUANE ..EUIKE: IRA MAE t.EGHER: JD.i I -EHRLE : DONNA YANKE: NITA YA11KE: jh: yanke: ARTHUR YNGSDAL: JOANNE YOUNG: PEARL ZASTROJ: Donna Richolson was very interested in a certain milk truck; Here is a horseshoe, ire hope it brings you luck. To keep Rosemary's new silver looking its best— Je give her this useful little chest. Don Rischmueller's old Buick gave us mapy a ride. Here is a new car, shipy and wide. For that long trip to visit Danpy in camp, IJyla will find use for this old gas stamp. For Otto we have a stamp, a letter and a pen. So he can write to us when he gets home again. For Dale ire have a book and a comb. To help him spend those long evenings at. home.. Ruby has such sweet and quiet little ways. Here is a friendship album to remind you, It always pays. Vfe know Shirley's goal is the altar— So to her we give this strong halter. This cap is what ire have for Bob, To make him look more distinguished at his job. Je chose Ronald Taylor As Senior Ball King. For a reminder ire '11 give him this dainty ring. i-hil has played the trombone since the day he was bom. So to him we will give a more useful kind of horn. Karen was queen of our Cinderella Prom, As a keepsake here is a picture of King Jon. In study hall Duane would never talk or cheat; Here is a water gun to make the task complete. To Katherine -hiker, our future nurse. Here are some pills to put that sickness in reverse. Duane Yfeinke will be a tiller of the soil On his machinery he can use this can of oil. To Ina, who sells tickets, you know, Vfe give this free one, so she can see the show. Jim Y ehrle had plenty of stories to tell. Here's a bound book of them for you to sell. To Donna, this license to cany wherever you are. You could never resist driving someone's car. For Nita ire have this recipe book. She 'U need it soon, when she starts t o cook. To Jim Yanke, of the powerful physique, Vfe give this set of rules on Bowling Technique. To our future sailor, this little book entitled How to Court It will come in handy when he has a girl in every port. To Jo Young, who has her eye on the opera, Je give this little green light, so that nothing can stop her Pearl's bookkeeping was always well done. Here is her reward—a comic book for fun. HISTORY In the year 19U0 the class of '£2 started to climb the foothills of education under the direction of Miss Capoer. The class must have been unusually turbulent and spirited since only twelve were hardy enough to stick with the class for the entire twelve years. They are Douglas Adams, Jon Aton, Shirley Bartnick, Margar- et Bittner, James Buchanan, Shirley Enge, Ivan Guetzkow, Jack Kimer, Ina ..regne$ ITyla Schoephoerster, Arthur Yngsdal, and Phil Trautmann. The size of the class was occasionally increased due to the transient students who came to our school as a result of the activity of the nearby defense plant. There was no teacher courageous enough to tackle the whole group in the fifth grade so the burden was divided between Miss Adams and Mrs. Bramschrieber. They must have been a bad influence because they were moved to a place by themselves in the park pavilion. In spite of the unruly nature of the class it had the honor of establishing the first Safety Patrol during the seventh grade. The next big event of their lives was the eighth grade graduation. (Several of them noted the great sigh of relief of their teacher, Mrs. Kuhnau.) At the beginning of the Freshman year for the first time in their lives some of them actually vrere a little unsure of themselves. It didn't last. After initiation they felt that they really belonged. By their Junior year they had acquired enough noise to olan and attend one of the most successful proms in the school's history. Queen Karen Turkelson and King Jon Aton reigned ove a magical Cinderella land. The class sho ed that it had become of age by ably presenting the three-act play One Foot in Heaven in their Senior year. The financial success it enjoyed helped the class make its Senior Ball memorable. In keeping with Valentines Day, a Sweetheart theme, carried out with huge red and white hearts, furnished a lovely setting for the ball ruled over by Queen Rose Richter and King Dean Taylor. -low graduation is the big event that will end their school days at Pds. They have finally reached a high point on the mountain of education. Some of them will attempt to go higher while others will be content to stay where they are to find happiness. .Thatever happens, I'm sure all of them have enjoyed their years at Prairie and will look back in the years to come and say, Those were tie years of our lives. JUNIOR GLASS OFFICERS Pres.-i.iary Anne Holvray V. Pres .-Cynthia Schoss Sec.-Sandra Ehret Tres.-Paul Clift HUTOGRHPHS Seated: B. Fyosch, J. Goad, H. Ott, L. Kmse, V. Diehl, H. Zander, D. Bible First Rot: C. Schwartz, P. Hoppe, E. Weiss, E, Delaney, S, Eh ret, N. Schroeder, D. Block, H. Holway, C. Shanks, E. Eckstein, A. Walker, H. Schauer, J. Doering. Second Row: L. Fuchs, J. Jessick, B. Moffett, I. Schneller, N. Boll, S. Breunig, C. Ityan, M. Koenig, C. Schoss, J. Koenig, E. Evert, M. Stenber, D. Slotty, S. Olson, D. Gower, J. Bindley, Miss Johnson. Third Row: R. Pieper, D. Filler, R. Lohr, J. Gavol, D. Cole, L. Cady, C. Moely, P. Clift, J. I-hinz, M. Thurow, D. Schroeder, W. Dresen, B. Esser, Mr. Ness. Juniors As Freshmen in 19 U9, we entered into an entirely new life. That year, under the careful guidance of our advisor, Mr. Ness, we learned that high school was a pretty nice place. Our Freshmen class officers were: Pres.---------LaVeme Fuchs Vice Pres.----David Schroeder Sec. Treas.—Cynthia Schoss When we came back as Sophomores, we were much the wiser and were then glee- fully looking forward to Freshmen Initiation. That, of course, was the big e- verrt of that year. Mr. Perry was our class advisor for our Sophomore year. Our class officers were: Pres.---------Paul Clift Vice Pres.----Calvin Moely Sec. Treas.—Carol Shanks Now, we are upperclassmen; students to whom Freshmen and Sophomores may look up to and imitate. (We think.) Mr. Ness is again our class advisor. The big thought this year is the Junior Prom. Our class officers this year are: Pres.-----Mary Anne Holway Vice Pres.-Cynthia Schoss Secretary—Sandra Ehret Treasurer—Paul Clift mmnms Seated: J. Gruber, II. Sprecher, D. Perry, G. Campbell, G. Quade, R. Rolstad, L. Cohu, D. Soelle, D. Henmzndson, K. Peterson, E. Morrow, H. Specht, T. Lblster. First Row: J. Holway, J. Jessie, J. Jessie, G Betzke, I Eckstein, A. Groth, B. Zech, J. Kohlman, H« Zick, H. Kindschi, N. Bindley, B. Hamilton, B. Peetz, B. Zick, P. Jeber. Second Row: D. Accola, A. Campbell, F. Munz, S. Junge, II. Lohr, J. Mowitz, P. Schuette, B. Dobratz, E. Rischnrueller, D ISallon, P. Modeler, D. Yanke, E, llatoushek, K. Krueger, F. Katchinska, D. Pieper, J. Keitel, E. Eckstein, J. Stewart, Mr. Perry, F. Uieller. Third Bow: D. LicDonald, G. TTalker, J. Boehmer, A. Albers, P. Cole, A. Baars, Luher, J. Ityan, D. Schiffman, J. Llatoushek, H. Brovm, J, Jonas, D. Hutter, L. Procknow, J. LELelke, J. Ring, M. L'illeville. Sophomores On the Icth of September in the year 1950 we were known as the green freshmen Who were to look up to their superiors, the Sophomores, and we did—or else 1 To be truthful, I guess we didn't know much at first and were rather confused at the new atmosphere. The Freshmen class officers elected were as follows: Pres.-------Marion Lohr Vice Pres.--Arthur Baars Secretary---Diane Yanke Treasurer---Joan Mowitz This year we are now the mighty Sophomores who have rule over this year's Freshmen. Yfe now participate in more activities and the social part of school. We had the pleasure of initiating the Freshmen and new teachers which was very successful and full of laughs. The Sophmore class officers elected were as follows: Pres.-------Darwin Ferry Vice Pres.--Donald McDonald Secretary---Phyllis Schuette Treasurer---Evelyn Accola FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS Pres.-Bob Schwarz V, Pres,-David LLtscher Sec,-Shirley Mallon Tres.-Carol Walster mmnms Freshmen On the first day of school 6£ rather shy and frightened Freshmen entered the FdS High School, After the first few days we became a little more sure of our- selves, Later some of the Seniors interviewed us on how v e liked school. We all thought that it was different but a lot of fun. After the usual procedure on Initiation Day we were told that we really belonged. To guide our class through the year the following class officers T e re named: Pres,-------Bob Schwarz Vice Pres,—David LLtscher Secretary---Shirley I llon Treasurer---Carol Walster (luite a few of our number are active in the different activities that are a- vailable. The Freshmen boys have a chorus under the direction of Mr, Berg, Sev- eral of us take part in band, FHA, FFA, and Girls1 Chorus, Seated: L, Strangstalien, D, Aylward, R. Pfohl, R, Lang, J, Barkley, D, Block, J, Anderson, B, Liaroney, W. Sprecher, D. Thurow, P. Boehmer, Sec- ond Row: B, Amrhein, R, Weinke, C. Tammi, II, Meng, R. Goad, D, Klaetsch, C, Willey, A, Bruckert, L, Eckstein, V, Jessick, M, Kuhnau, S, Llallon, S, Strmiska, S, Jellum, Third Row: M, McCarter, W, Lipke, L, ELeinert, L, Procknow, D, Chase, K. Surecher, N, Hale, C, Kruse, D, Kruse, E, Pieper, M, Schaefer, L, Diehl, D, Doering, C, Walster, M. Purdy, S, Russell, Mr, Berg, Fourth Row: T, Accola, L. Pilger, P, McDonald, M, Grenie, G, Olson, T, Mulcahy, M. Mittlesteadt, A, Mueller, D. Jones, D, Lang, M, Cook, J, Boettcher, A, Schelegel, J. Ferry, C. Ganser, L, Wilson. First Rem: K. Walker, N. Boll, D. Ferry, P. Hoppe, J. Ferry, H, Sprecher. Second Row: K, Fitzgerald, B. Mueller, J. Schoephoerster, D. Block, W, Sprecher, G. Walker, C. Moely, R. Lang, D. Bramschreiber Third Row: J Bindley, D. Mallon, M. Koenig, D. Richolson, J. Matoushek, S. Enge, L. Pilger, J, Mielke. Fourth Row: M. Gruber, S. Bart nick, C. Hartman. PEP BAUD First Row: K. Walker, N. Boll, P. Hoppe, N. Bindley, L. Schuette, C. Uoely, G. Walker, D. Bramschreiber. Second Row: J. Bindley, R. Sprecher, A. V alker, D, Lang, H Yanke, P. Trautmann. Third Row: C. Hartman, J, Boehmer, S. Bart- nick, J. Berg, Student Director, D. Ferry First Herr: F. Katchinska, 3. Junge, D. Rischnueller, S. Ilallon, C. Shanks, L. Schuette, II. Bindley. Second Row: J. Bindley, R. Sprecher, A, Jalker, r_. Pfohl, D. Long, D. Brar.schreiber, N. Yanke, J. Young, P. Trautmnn. Third Row: J. Gruber, R. Taylor, 3. Ehret, Director, Ur. Berg. Sandra Ehret, Rita Taylor, Donna Block, Donna Richolson, Barbara Irueller MIXED CHORUS First Row: S. Paul, D. Korb, L. Eckstein, E. Evert, P. Hoppe, A. Bruckert, S. Olson, D. Slotty, N. Yanke, I. Wegner, J. Keitel. Second Row: J. Doering, B. Frosch, L. Schuette, II, Steuber, E. Anderson, J. Young, II. Schroeder, J. Koenig, R. Richter, C. Schoss, U. Boehmer, K. Turlcelson, J. Jessick, II. IIol- way, Director, Hr. Berg. Third Row: B. Maroney, .7. Sprecher, R. Sprecher, H. Bittner, G. Olson, 0. Sellis, V. Diehl, R. Fen ske, J. Hunz, P. Trautmnn, D. Sprecher, L. Kindschi, D. Jones, J. Ferry. GIRLS� CHORUS First Row: S. Strriska, K. Krueger, B. Zech, P. Modeler, J. Kohlman, J. I ow— itz, P. Weber, I. Eckstein, F. Mueller, R. Goad. Second Row: II. Leng, S, Junge, F. limz, V. Jessick, H. Lohr, C. Kruse, D. Yanke, Hr, Berg, H. Zick, P. Schuette, N. Hale, D. Kruse, E. Eckstein, M. Kruse, J. Stewart. BOYS� CHORUS Seated: B. Amrhein, R. Pfohl, D. Block, Y.r. Sprecher, B. llaroney. Standing: G. Olson, L. Kleinert, D. Jones, ilr. Berg, L. Ylilson, J. Ferry, H. Grenie. ANNUAL STAFF Seated: J. Boehroer, P. I'ockler, K. Krueger, ?. Katchinska, S. Strmiska, C, Ho ly, B. Frosch, K, Turkelson Standing: S, Bnge, I' Boehraer, R, Spreoher, J. Young, il Bittner, S. Junge, C. Hartman, P. Clift, D. Yanke, K« walker, L Schuette, D, Richolson, C. Dalbeck, P-. Richter, I. Vfegner. Advisor, I'x Hess NEWSPAPER STAFF Seated: R. Spreeher, L 3oehmer, L. Schuette, K, Turkelson, S, Bartoick, J� Purdy, K, .talker, N� Yanke, D Richolson, J Young Standing: liss Gorcsynski, M. Bittner, D. Bramschreiber, L. Kindschi, B. Tabor, C. Fueller D Jere.bek, S, Strmiska FORENSICS First Row: L. Cohu, J. Ferry, C. Shanks, II. Holway, M. Bittner, E. Delaney, D. Eckstein, D. Nicholson, R. Pfohl, B. Haroney. Second Row: P. Clift, C. Moely, J. Purdy, II. Lohr, D. Yanke, E. Eckstein, I Schneller, S. Foye, L. Diehl, J. Doering, B. Zick, II. NcCarter, !7r. Doll Third Row: J. Jonas, A, Albers, L. .Tilson, D. Ferry, D. Cole, J. Gruber, T. Accola, M. Kuhnau, S. liallon, B. Dobratz, I. Eckstein, Hiss Gorczynski, Hr, Ness. STUDENT COUNCIL R Pfohl, J. Hdelke, D. Jerabek, T. Accola, L. Fuchs, Hr. Boll, B. Tabor, N. Boll, D. Yanke, K, Turkelson. LIBRARIANS Seated: J. Keitel, B. Zick, P. Zastrow, E. Teiss, I. Schneller, B. I'offett. Standing: II. Holvray, C. Schoss, E, Anderson, K. '.Talker, I'iss OorczynsldL. PEP CLUB First Row: F. Katchinska, G. Olson, P. Rockier, J. Purdy, K. Turkelson, S. Ehret. Second Pjott: F. 1’ueller, B. Hamilton, P. Trautmann, C. . ocly, N Xanke, II. Ilolway, A. 'Talker, J. Doehner. Third Row: B. Faroney, S. Junge, K, Krueger, II. Lohr, J. Fowitz, D. Xanke, E. Anderson, J. Stewart, L!r. Boll. Fourth Row: L. Schuette, S. Enge, 11. Boehmer, L. Cady, D. Eck- stein, E. Delaney, N. Boll, C. Slianks. a-teau cheerleaders Karen Turkelson, Jeanette Purdy, Sandra Ehret B-TEAl: CHEERLEADERS Pa sj Lock r Gen O on Eaj vatchinska Patsy Ilockler, Gene Olson, Fay Katchinska A-Tean Cheerleaders Karen Turkelson, Jeanette Purd”, Sandra Ihret FUTURE H0I.M1AKERS OF AMERICA First Row: C. Yfalster, D. Klaetsch, C. Kruse, I. Eckstein, D. Richolson, L. Schuette, E. Anderson, Hiss Johnson, R, Sprecher, J Kohlman, S, Junge, I. SchneUer, E. Accola, E. Eckstein, J. Stewart, S. Jellum, Second Row: S. Fallon, A. .Talker, D. Fallon, 11, Kindschi, N. Yanke, S, Enge, M. Lohr, P, Schuette, P. Iiockler, D. Yanke, H. Zick, J, Fowitz, F, Fueller, D. Eck- stein, 11, Boehmer, C. Hartman, S. Bartnick, D. Korb, E. Weiss, E, Hatoushek, D. Pieper, C. '.Tilley, L, Diehl, Third Row: J, Jessie, J, Jessie, G. Pet— ske, D. Kruse, P, .Teber, B. Peetz, J, Purdy, 11, Kuhnau, C, Dalbeck, B, Zech, D. Yanke, IT, Boll., P, Zastrow, S, Strr.iiska, E. Peiper, H. Schauer, J, Keitel, S, Strmiska, The HIA Chapter of Prairie High opened its year with the election of the fol- lowing officers: Pres,------------Ruby Sprecher Vice Pres, — Elaine Anderson Secretary--------Lois Schuette Treasurer--------Jane Kohlman Reporter .....--—Donna Richolson Parliamentarian——Shirley Junge Historian—-------Irene Schneller Song Leader------Eileen Eckstein Some of our members attended the rallies at Arena and Blue River, Several candy sales were sponsered by the FHA and they helped to increase the treasury, Household Guide were sold by the group, too. The FHA. also sponsered a dance in February, Meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of each month. For variety, movies are showy occasionally. PRAIRIE DU SAC. WIS. FUTURE FARFERS OF AMERICA First Row: A, Schelegel, R. Tfeinke, L. Kindschi, J. Chrisler, A. Albers, Mr Shields, L. Fuchs, D. Cole, D. Filler, H. Zander, D. Thurow, B. Amrhein. Second Row: J. Anderson, D. Lang, 0. Sellis, W. Dresen, L. Procknow, E. Sprecher, J, Buchanan, V, Diehl, G. Parchem, L Kruse, D. Schroeder, R. Lang, Cook, M. l llville. Third Row: J. Boettcher, D. Hotter, G. Quade, C. Gan- ser, H. Ott, J. Ityan,- R. Fenske, R. Taylor, I. Guetzkow, D. Yfeinke, M. Thurow, B, Lohr, A. Fueller, J. Jonas, L. Procknow. The Future Fanners of America are the farmers of tomorrow om whom much of our country’s survival depends. The purpose of this organization is: to practice brotherhood, honor, rural responsibilities and opportunities, and develop those qualities of leadership which every Future Farmer should possess. Through their work in Agriculture and FFA they hope to be fitted for leadership, better citi- zenship, and better equipped for the undertaking of their life work. The officers of the present organization are: Pres.——----LaVeme Fuchs Vice Pres,—Dave Cole Secretary--Allan Albers Treasurer—Jim Chrisler Reporter——Leon Kindschi Sentinel——Dean Miller We had a very active organization this year. Some of the activities are list- ed below: 1. Herd testing 2. Tournament sales 3. Reforestration program U. Purchase of a radio 3 . Safety surveys 6. Donation to Roundy's Club for crippled children 7. Sending of a Care Package 8. livestock .judging Learning to do Doing to learn Earning to live living to serve A—TEAH Seated: P. Cole, J. Aton, B. Keyer, J. Buchanan, D. Schroeder, J. Boehmer. Standing: Coach Cole, T. Accola, D, Soelle, R Taylor, C, Mueller, I Guetzkcrvr, D Cole, Manager J Gruber B-TEA1I first Row: L. Pilger, R Lang, K. Sprecher, D. Aylward, D. Lang, G. Walker, P, Boehmer Second Row: Coach, Mr Perry, T� Keister, T, Accola, B. ooelle, A. Baars, L. Strangstalien, J. Anderson, BASEBALL RLrst Row: D. Schroeder, R. Taylor, L. Puchs, D. Cole, C. Mueller, J. Boehmer, J. Aton. Second Row: Manager, J Gruber, P. Cole, B. Tabor, B, Meyer, J. Tanke, R. Rolstad, 1« Cady, Coach, lir. Cole. FOOTBALL Seated: D. IAtscher, L. KLeinert, H. Sprecher, G. Talker, R. Rolstad, B. Frosch, L. Cohu, K. Sprecher, H. tittlesteadt, B. Arnrhein. Second Row: J. Gruber, D. Sprecher, D. Rischmueller, I. Guetzkow, J. Buchanan, J. Tanke, B. I.feyer, J. Aton, D. Schroeder. Third Row: Coach-Mr. Cole, J. Boehmer, P. Cole, D. Cole, B. Schwarz, C. Mueller, B. Tabor, J. Chrisler, L. Fuchs, L. Strangstalien, Assistant Coach-Mr. Peny. Fourth Row: L. Cady, A. Baars, D. Ferry, E. Morrow, T. Accola, TRACK First Row. P. Cole, K. Sprecher, L. Fuchs Second Rows B LSeyer, D Schroeder, L. Kindschi, J Buchanan, J. Boehxner, D Cole, B Tabor Third Row: J, Aton, J. Yanke, D, Rischraueller, C, Mueller, I Guetzkow, T, Accola, L. Cady. GOLF Standing: J. Boehmer, A. Baars, C. Fueller, R. Taylor, A. Yngsdal, T Accola Kneeling: P. Boehmer. After a fine parade in the afternoon, the Prairie boys helped climax the Honecoming activities by defeating Saule 20-0, After the game the dance was held in the gym which was decorated in accordance with the fall season. The Senior class put on the dance. 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