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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1959 volume:

Satellites, Sputniks, and Vanguards U - thus a challenge is presented to the entire woHd.c With a new science program leader's t ry to-create security. Progress causes changes in all communities as well as nations, .and for uls individuals , the future depends upon a witiingness;to accept and master the'new developments. Our schools help to prepare us with the detrrsicMi - making material needed for the world of lights and sounds by broadening and enriching our lives with these daily experiences. Presented in the 1959 Prairie Pride published by the students of Prairie du Sac High School Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 1 Annual Staff Row I: Sandy Diehl, Ginny Gullick, Barbara Koch, Virginia Trautmann, Jeanne Gruber, Editor, Lorane Klukas, Connie Bell, Judy Tarnutzer. Row 2: Joan Zander, Mary Tanneberg, Doris McIntosh, Pam Ploetz, Mary Wilson, Karen Market, Ginny Bunker, Linda Spear. Row 3: Judy Anlauf, Sherry Schiffman, Judy Hamilton, Ken Mack, Gary Hutter, Glen Klotz, Karen Colby, Kathy Ramaker. Row 4: Gail Grotjahn, Mary Wickersham, Sonja Gower, Dorothy Richolson, Ruth Mueller, Kathy Mallon, Mary Osterfund, Jayne Procknow, Donna Diske. Row 5: Sharon O'Donnell, Mona Baars, Donna Schafer, Velma Unke, Gloria Wilson, Carolyn Lang, Deanna Decker, Mary Jo Ferry, Elaine Yanke, Henrietta Tlies. Jeanne Gruber, Editor, plans her book as Virginia Trautmann, Ass't Editor, listens attentively. Kathy Mallon, Sherry Schiffman, and Kathy Ramaker impress Miss Morris with they • artistic skill as the annual staff works in the library to meet anothjr deadline. 2 IMR. JAMES MERREL Iowa State College; Wiscon- sin State College, La rosse, B.S. Chemistry, General [Science. Advisor of Science and Pho- nography Clubs, Co-Advisor f Freshmen Class. MR. GILBERT RODENCAL University of Wisconsin, B.S. Mathematics, Golf Coach, Basketball Coach Advisor of Hobbies Club. IR. ALBERT WEEKS niversity of Wisconsin; Wisconsin State ollege, Platteville, B.S. griculture, Shop, Vocational Agriculture dvisor of F.F.A., Advisor of Jr. Dairy len, Chairman of Rural School Day, Co- chairman of Homecomin . FACULTY MRS. ARLENE BLOCK University of Wisconsin, B.S. Biology Assistant Advisor of Knittin Club. MRS. BESSIE JOHNSON University of Wiscon- sin, B.A.; Western College for Women; Mil- waukee State Teacher's College; University of Maine. Head Forensic Coach, Advisor of Latin Club. MR. FRANK HANRATH Carroll College, B.A., University of Wisconsin, M. A. Principal Advisor of F.T.A. and Student Council, Co-Ad- visor of Senior Class. AS THE AGE OF SCIENCE DOMINATES 4 WE MEET ITS CHALLENGE MR. LEWIS HAGER Carroll College, B.A. World History, General Math Driver's Education Advisor of Conservation. MR. GORDEN DUENKLER Wisconsin State College, Whitewater, B.S. Typing, Bookkeeping, Of- fice Practice, Shorthand. MR. DONALD PRITCHARD Wisconsin State College, Stout, B.S. Industrial Arts, English, Behind the Wheel Driving Advisor of Leatherwork, Co-Advisor of Sophomore Class. MRS. MARILYN SMUK St. Scholostica Col- lege, B.S. Home Economics Advisor of F.H.A., Co-Advisor of Freshmen Class. MR. NORMAN DELLMANN University of Wis.-Milwau- kee, B.E.; Christiansen Choral School; University of Wisconsin Bands, Girls Glee Clubs Advisor of Pep Band and Dance Band. MISS JO ANN MORRIS Wisconsin State College, La Crosse, B.S. Social Problems, Librarian Advisor of Annual and Paper Staffs, Advisor of Library Club. MR. ALFRED NESS University of Wisconsin; St. Olaf College, B.A. Assistant Principal, Social Science MISS MARILYN MAYER Wisconsin State College, La Crosse, B.S. Physical Education, Health, Speech, Recreation Director Co-Advisor of Senior Class, Director of Senior Class Play. MRS. JEANENE HILL Wisconsin State College, Plat- teville, B.S. English Director of one-act play, Co- Advisor of Sophomore Class, Forensic Coach. Advisor of Pep Club, Drama Club, Bowling Club, Knitting Club, Trampoline Club, Soc- ial Committee, Co-Advisor of Junior Class, Co-Advisor of Homecoming. MR. ALDEN EICHSTEADT University of Wisconsin, B.S. World Geography, American History r Director of Guidance,.Advisor of Hobby Club, Co-Advisor of Junior Class. MR. THEODORE BAUMGAR- TEN Univeristy of Wisconsin, B.S. Physical Education, Health, Football Coach, Baseball Coach, B Team Basketball Coach Advisor of Letterman's Club. BY TEACHING NECESSARY THINGS _ow L: Gary Groth, Pat Cummings, Phyllis Enge, Ginny Bunker, John Fox, Jim Hutter. Row 2: Carneth Lipke, R oborta Cook, Nancy Adams, Deanna Decker, Mike Kamrath, Craig Enge, Glenda Baerwald. Row 3: Richie Kirner, Dave Adler, John Bannon, Jack Accola, Jim Accola, Don Dobratz. Freshmen Row I: Freddie Liehaber, Harold Kolmor an, Judy Loether, Kenny Luetscher, Duane Kuhnau, Neal Jessie, Mary Markin. Row 2: Sh on Jaedike, Marilyn Hehemberger, Sharon Gattshall, Paul Jensen, Jane Gruber, Jean Giese, Sue Markgraf, Karen Klotz. Row 3: Geraldine Meier, Marga Huclsemann, Roger Mack, Don Mueller, Jim Leister, Donald Lambertv, Lowell Mueller, Janet Lucht. 8 The Freshman Class has the honor of having the only female class pres- ident in the school! Here Glenda Baerwald keeps her charges in line as she conducts a business meeting of the class. Freshmen Row I: Raymond Seljie, Beverly Zick, Marilyn Ryan, Sandy Page, Dar- lene Reuter, Helen Ruhland, Row 2: Sandy Robeson, Gregg Schultz, Robert Rix, Paul Sprecher, Larry Von Behren, Janice Wilson. Row 3: Jean Sprecher, Tom Sprecher, Cliff Sprecher, Dennis Nolden, Danny Madison, Mike Wehler, Doris Murohy. Row 4: Marie Ragatz, Mary Zander, Linda Westre, Meredith Sawyer, Clinton Tarpley, Mary Wickersham, Pam Ploetz. 9 WHIRL OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES HITS FRESHMEN General science, a required sub- I ject for all freshmen, is studied I intensely by. a group of young scholars. Tricky algebra problems might baffle Sandy Robson and Linda Westre but it seems Jack Accola and Craig Enge aren’t having any trouble. Home and community life make up part of the curriculum as Deanna, Geraldine, and Richie study their Social Science lesson. 10 Soph om ore 5 R°w 1: Mildred Campbell, Linda Colby, Richard Foye, Wallace Diske, Jim Carney, Melvina Flentje, Okla Armstrong. Row Z: John Clava- datscher, Jim Dahair, Don Frommung, Nick Lester, Jim Ryan, Don Wenzel, Todd Zechel. Row 3: Bill Blaha, Bob Meyer, Jim Mockler, Jim Adams, Scott Plummer, Tom Baumgarter, Jerry Matz, Bob Hart. Sophomores Row I: Sharon O'Donnell, Lorane Klukas, Sandra Diehl, Ginny Gullick, Dorothy Richolson, Ruth Mueller, Kathy Mallon. Row 2: Joyce Quade, Mary McGill, Ma vin Ohlsen, Mike O'Donnell, Vic Nolden Kay Price, Kathy Ramaker. Row 3: Jerry Neumaier, Bob Me Wane, Pc t Hamilton, Walter Peetz, Albert Meister, Wayne Ringham, George Pearson. Row 1: Linda Grenie, Jane Holway, Kathy Cole, John Gallaher, Karen Houghton, Barbara Koch, Linda Jensen. Row 2: Mary Jo Ferry, Kurt Kindschi, Lynn Lamphiear, Jim Lovejoy, Roger Koepp, Don Henke,' Mary Hutter. Row 3: Neal Bishop, Bill Clement, Bob Kehl, Mike Go- ogins, Harry Bruckert, John Keller, Terry Boyle. Sophomores Row 1 Elaine SLotty, Judy Schwarten, Mary Wilson, Mariellen Zimmerman, Mary Ellen Weinke, Mary Savides, Derrell Waydick. Row 2: Henrietta Thies, Gerri Witte, John Schultz, Brian Williams, Todd Zechel, Bill Van Loenen, Neal Schoepp, Peggy Wehler. Row 3: Karen Yarkie, Kay Stewart. Sherry Schiflman, John Seymour, Mark Schroeder, Don Wenzel, Roger I ormey. 13 Parts of speech, grammar, and prose poetry in Sophomore English baffle Brian Williams, Jim Lovejoy, and Cubby Meister as Mrs. Hill comes to their rescue. Busy fingers and clicking typewriters are heard as Kathy RamaKer, Linda Colby, Kathy Cole, Bob Hart, and Don Henke are timed on a three minute writing. Mechanical drawing draws the male population. Some of the interested boys are John Hoskiings, Mike Googins, and Henry Brown. ON PATHLESS PATHS 14 uruord Row I: Mary Curtis, Jackie Goodell, Ilia Cummings, Gail Grotjahn, Marsha Hooks, Nancy Adler, Joyce Carncross, R ow 2: Dorene Am- brose, Louise Haschieder, Marilyn Accola, Judy Anlauf, Stanley Hass, Kay Curnow, Sue Hoeverman. Row 3: Gloria Bindl, Sharon Clement, Gene Bittner, Bill Aylward, Jim Googins, Janet Hamilton, Robert Hutter, Lee Graf. Juniors Row I: Annette McCumber, Karen Market, Lois Leidig, Judy Mul- cahy, Kathy Jessick, Marilyn Miclke. Row 2: Sherryl Koenig, Alan Larson, Donald L. Nolder, John Mabbot, Sheri Naumann, Jim Jen- sen. Row 3: Ron Jaedike, Donald R. Nolden, Ron Loether, Bob Lohr, Jim Kirner, Larry Keller, Glen Larson. 16 Row I: Beverly Wenzel, Virginia Trautmann, Darlene Yanke, Dick Yanke, Jean Zingg, Darlene Sprecher. Row Z Judy Tarnutzer, Marcus Wenzel, LeRoy VonBehren, Robert Weinke, Jerry Young, Gloria Wilson. Row 3: Sharon Zick, Steve Westre, Doug Steuber, Gene Zick, Harlan Zech, Stanley Williams, Jack Wehler. Juniors Row I: Joan Zander, Linda Spear, Darlene Pietsch, Virginia Rego, Mary Osterfund, Dorothy Schwartz, Mary Tanneberg. Row 2: Marie Sawyer, Annette Robson, Sandy Reuter, Diane Pulvermacher, Donna Schafer, Cleo Schoepp, Linda Pagel. Row 3: Bob Page, Jerome Pickar, Danny Purcell, Richard Schwarten, Neil Rischmueller, Dean Sandeman, Rodd Pansing, Bill Sorenson. 17 NEW SHINY CLASS RINGS RADIATE SCHOOL PRIDE Book reports and American litera- ture in Junior English are the rea- sons for these jovial expressions. Latin I brings smiles to the faces of Ruth Mueller, Vir- ginia Trautmann, Mary Jo Ferry, and Bill Van Loenon Making use of the new home economics room are several junior girls including Cleo Schoepp, Dorene Ambrose, and Beverly Wenzel. 18 eniord CLASSES AND CLUBS, JOBS AND ACTIVITIES PAUL BAUMGARTEN We know but little of him, but that little is good. Band 1-3, Pep Band 3, Football 3, Wrestling I, Basketball Man- ager 3-4. MARILYN ACCOLA An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. M Student Council 1-2-3-4, Foren- sics 2-3, Class Treas. 4, Li- brary Club 3-4. MONA BAARS Dates are my favorite fruit. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club I, Student Council 4, For- ensics 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Bowling 3-4, Homecoming Court 1-4, Sr. Class Play. ELLEN BABINGTON Fun, friendly, and brains-quite a combination. ' Girls Glee Club I, Paper Staff 2-3, Pep Club I. DALE BEICH Just call me Speedy. Transferred from Baraboo. Rifle Club 2-3. ROGER BECKER If you're in doubt, just ask me. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Track 3-4, Wrest- ling 3-4, Jr. Prom Court. 20 CONNIE BELL Honor lies in honest toil. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 4, Mixed Chorus 4, F.H.A. 1-2, Pep Club I. HAROLD BIBLE Give me the wide open spaces. Bowling 2, Football 1-2, Baseball I DANIEL BINDL Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow I may have to sup- port myself. Student Council 1-4, Class Pres. 4, F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Jr. Prom Court. JAMES BOEHMER Bouncing through life on a joke with wheels. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Bowling 2, Football I, Basketball I, Track I. SHIRLEY CARLOW Always quiet and demure, never in mischief, that is sure. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, F.H.A. I. KAREN CAMPBELL Laughter makes the whole world bright. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Pep Club I. PREPARE US FOR SENIOR LEADERSHIP. 21 BONNIE CURTIS Vim, vigor, and vitality in full abundance. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Bowling 1-2-3-4, Cheer leader 4, Jr. Prom Court. JERRY DEISCHER I'll be home in time to bring home the cows. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 3-4, Letterman's Club 4. DONNA DISKE Man delights me not; I want men.' Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Class V. Pres. 2, F.H.A. 1-2 4, Annual Staff 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Bowling 2-3-4, Homecoming Court 3. JULIANN CARNEY In sports she does excell. Library Club 2-3. JOYCE DIEHL Sober but not serious; quiet but not idle. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Forensics 2, F.H.A. 4, Pep Club I, Bowling 4. PHIL CARPENTER They call it mischief, but I thinK it's just innocent fun. Class V.Pres. 4, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-2-3-4, Wrestling 3-4, Letterman's Club 4. KAREN COLBY Her many friends will ever grow, for she is a girl who is nice to know. Band 2-3-4, Pep Band 4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Forensics 3-4, Annual Staff 3-4, Pep Club 2-3-4, Bowling 2-3-4, Operetta 3, Jr. 22 BONNIE FEDERMAN What could I tell my grand- children if I spent all my time on studies. Girls Glee Club I, F.H.A. 3, Library Club 4, Pep Club 2. THOMAS GENZ Why hurry? The day is long. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. SONJA GOWER A flashing smile can be seen wherever she is. Mixed Chorus 3, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Annual Staff 4, Pep Club 1-2-4, Bowling 2-3-4. ROSEMARY GIESE Recipe for pleasure. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 2, Forensics 2-3-4, F.H.A. 2-3-4, Library Club 3-4, Pep Club I. ALLAN GROSSERUEGER Don't look at me girls, I'm bashful. Band 3-4, Pep Band 4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Forensics 2-4, Annual Staff 4, Paper Staff 3. JEANNE GRUBER Let's get organized. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 2, Class Sec. 3, Annual Staff 1-2, Assistant Ecitor 3, Ed- itor 4, Pep Club 1-4, B wling 1-2-3-4. SHARON GRUNEWALD It's the little things that count. Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 2, Class Sec. 2, F.H.A. 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, B Bowling 2-3-4, Cheerleader 4, Jr. Prom Court. 23 TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF DIFFICULT SUBJECT, JUDY HAMILTON I know she's here-I heard her laugh. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Student Council 3, Annual Staff 3-4, Paper Staff 3, Pep Club 2-4, Bowl- ing 1-2-3-4, Operetta 3, Sr. Class Play 4. JOAN HEINE If giggles were fattening; I'd weigh a ton. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, F.H.A. I, Pep Club I. WILLIAM HORTON I was wondering if---ah----. Forensics 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-4, Bas- ketball 1-2, Track 1-2, Golf 1-2, Annual Staff 3-4, Sr. Class Play. JOHN HOSKINGS Mr. Rock and Roll.' Basketball 1-2, Track 2. GARY HUTTER Why hurry, there's always tomorrow. Mixed Chorus 3, Annual Staff 3-4, Football Manager 4, Sr. Class Play. JAMES KAHL Great engineers from little A's grow. Bowling 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3- Basketball 1-2-3, Homecoming Court 4, Letterman's Club 2-3-4. 24 JEROME KEELER I'm a natural born farmer. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2, Baseball 1-2. HARLAN KLEPPER I hurry not; neither do I worry. F.F.A. 1-2-3, Bowling 3, Football 1-2, Track 1-2, Wrestling Manager I. RONALD KUHNAU Time tells on a man, especially a good time. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2, Letterman's Club 4. CAROLYN LANG Tongues may come and tongues may go, but mine goes on forever. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 3-4, Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Student Council 3, Forensics I, Annual Staff 4, Bowling 3-4. DONNA LEISTER Keen sense, common sense, yet room for nonsense. Band 1-2-3-4, Mixed Chorus 3, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Class Treas. 3, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Jr. Prom Court. DAVID LUKENS The harder I try the gooder to be the worser I am. Basketball I, Baseball I, Track I, Wrestling 2. WE REVIVE OLD STUDY HABITS. 25 BARBARA MARKIN If I seem bashful to you, got me wrong. Band 2, Girls Glee Club I brary Club 4, F.H.A. 3, Club 1-2, Bowling 1-2. KENNETH MACK Slow and steady is this one, but he shows progress when he's done. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Annual Staff 4, Football 4, Basketball 2, Baseball 2-3-4, Wrestling 3-4. NITA MC DANIEL An unspoken word never does any mischief. Band 3, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Pep Club I, Bowling 2-3-4. DORIS MC INTOSH Don't let that innocent face fool you. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Forensics 3-4, Class Sec. 4, F.H.A. 1-2-4, Annual Staff 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Bowling 1-2-3-4. Homecoming Court 2, Homecoming Queen 4, Cheerleader 4, Sr. Class Play. JAMES MEISTER He loves athletics, but that isn't all he loves. Bowling 4, Football 1-2-3-4, Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 2-3, Homecoming Court 3, Letterman's Club 4. ELIZABETH MADISON She carries with ease, qual- ities that please. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 4. JOSEPH MEYER Dare me, and I'll do it. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Sr. Class Play. 26 JOHN MEYER My average income--about midnight. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Mi: e-4 Chorus 4. BETTY MILLEVILLE I always seem to be a quiet lass, but you should see me out of class. M Girls Glee Club 2, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club I, Bowl- ing 4. RICHARD MUELLER Now, the way I look at it. . . Mixed Chorus 3-4, Student C ouncil 2-3-4, Football I, Basketball 1-2, Track 1-2-3-4, Jr. Prom Court, Sr. Class Play. ROBERT OHLSEN I'm not arguing with you, I'm telling you! Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3- 4, Dance Band 3-4, Mixed Chorus 4, Forensics 3-4. DONALD MOELY Girls are a bother, but I like to be bothered. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 1-2-3-4, Dance Band 3-4, Mixed Chorus 3-4, Student Council I, Class Pres. 2, Basketball I, Operetta 3, Jr.. Prom Court. MARLENE PETZKE The perfect Homemaker of Tomorrow. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 2, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2. ROGER PETZKE Give me 80 acres and a plow I'll plow my way to success. F.F.A. 4. 27 CONTRARY TO RUMOR BETTY PLATT Ah, to journey ever in a little Ford. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Mixed Chorus 3, Girls Glee Club 2, Pep Club 1-4, Bowling 1-2-3-4. JAYNE PROCKNOW Blessed is the gift of giggles. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Forensics 1-2-4, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Library Club I, Paper Staff 4, Pep Club I, Bowl- ing 4. WILLIAM QUADE Why hurry? The day is long. Bowling 3-4, Football 2-3-4, Bas- ketball 4, Track 1-2-3-4, Letter- man's Club 2-3-4, Jr. Prom Court. KATHRYN SAVIDES Work is the best of my ideas. Mixed Chorus 2-3-4, Girls Glee Club I, Forensics 1-2-3-4, Class Treas. 2, F.H.A. I, Li- brary Club 4, Pep Club I, Jr. Prom Court, Sr. Class Play. THOMAS SAWYER Ag. athletic ability, ambition- I'm a man! Class V. Pres. 3, F.F.A. 1-2, Pres. 3-4, Annual Staff 4, Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Track 1-2-3-4, Jr Prom Court. JO ANN SCHIFFMAN She puts her worries in the bottom of her heart, sits on the lid and smiles. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, F.H.A. I, Pep Club 1-2, Cheerleader I. 28 JOSEPH SCHIFFMAN Ho, hum! Life can be so boring. F.F.A. 1-2-4. ROBERT SCHNEIDER He enjoys the company of one-- at a time. Band I, Paper Staff 4, Bowling 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Track 3-4, Homecoming Court I, Letterman's Club 2-3-4. PAUL SCHOEPP I may be small, but not all are measured by size. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Baseball 2 SANDRA SHANKS When imagination and skill get together; expect results. Mixed Chorus 2-3, Forensics 1-2- 3-4, Class Sec. Treas. I, Annual Staff 2-3, Paper Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4, Pep Club 1-2-3-4, Bowling 3-4, Jr. Prom Queen, Cheerleader 1-2-4, Sr. Class Play. men JEROLD SMITH Men of few words are the best men. F.F.A. 2-3-4, Football 1-2-4, Baseball 3-4, Letterman's Club 4. VINCENT STATZ A worker, a friend, a student, and each of these carefully wrought. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Band 3-4, Foren- sics 1-3-4, F.F.A. 1-2, Reporter 3-4, Bowling 3, Sr. Class Play. LEARNING IS A REAL CONCERN. 29 RICHARD WALTERS The highest duty is to respect authority. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Track 2. GARY THUROW Every man has his devilish mo- ments. F.F.A. I, Wrestling 3. TERRANCE TABOR All the great men in the world are dead; I don't feel so well myself. Paper Staff 4, Bowling 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3- 4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, Golf 2-3-4, coming Court 2, Homecomin 4, Letterman's Club 1-2-3-4. FLORENCE TEETERS Sometimes I think--I think. F.H.A. I. MARY WEBER She has an innocent face, but you never call tell. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, F.H.A. 1-2-3-4, Pep Club 1-2, Jr. Prom Court. KEITH WEGNER I'm little, I'm wise, and I'm a te for my size. Student Council 2-3-4, Forensics Annual Staff I, Jr. Prom Court. 30 BARBARA WHITHAM Quiet in appearance, but mo- tions unknown. Girls Glee Club 1, Library Club 4, Pep Club I. ALLEN WILLIAMS Willie has a will, but will he. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Pep Club 1-4. MARY WINIGER Hear much; speak little. Band 1-2-3-4, Pep Banu 3- Chorus 3, Forensics 3-4, 1-4, Bowl ip g 1-2- 3-4. ELAINE YANKE Love them and leave them. Mixed Chorus 3, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Pep Club 1-2-4, Bowling 4, Annual Staff 4, Paper Staff 4. -T, Mixed Pep Club GLORIA YANKE She won't live long, (single, that is. ) Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, F.H.A. 1-2, Officer 3-4, Pep Club 1-2-3, Bowling 2-3-4. KAY ZICK It's nice to be natural when you'r naturally nice. Mixed Chorus 3-4, Girls Glee Club 1-2, Forensics 2-3, Library Club 3-4, Paper Staff 4, Pep Club I, Sr. Class Play. 31 OF A GREAT TRADITION Several girls in the Senior English class using the Reader's Disgust are Donna Diske, Joyce Diehl, and Jayne Procknow. i With the aid of Miss Morris, Gary Hutter attempts to find a solution to a social problems problem. Jeanne Gruber and Bonnie Cur- tis sew far so good while Florence Teeters, Ellen Bab- ington, Elizabeth Madison, Karen Campbell, and JoAnn Schiffman cut out their patterns. 32 Student Council R ow l- Don L. Nolden, Mona Baars, Mr. Hanrath, Advisor, Dick Mueller, Marilyn Accola. R_ow_2:Virginia Bunker, Judy Anlauf, Tom Sprecher, John Schultz, Keith Wegner, Peggy Wehler Row 1: Kay Price, R odd Pansing, Jim Kirner, Dan Bindl, Bill Aylward, Meredith Sawyer. Hobbies Club members, Marilyn Accola, Bonnie Curtis, Dick Schwarten, Te� ry Boyle, and Lee Graf, watch Mr. Wiedenfeld point out spots of interest from his trip to Mexico . Photography Club draws many participants as Gary Hutter and Alan Grosskrueger show their skill in developing and taking pictures. 34 Mrs. Block knitts one, pearls two, as she gives expert advice to members of the Knitting Club. In the first row Betty Platt, Shirley Stone, and Donna Leister heed directions. Paul Sprecher and Larry Von Behren watch the birdie as our roving photographer snaps an informal meeting of the Conservation Club under the guidance of Mr. Eich- steadt. Future scientists, Jack Accola, Todd Zechel, and Ray Seljie, ponder recent rocket flights as they discuss topics at the meeting of the Science Club under the guidance of Mr. Merrell. 35 BOWLING Row I: L. Klukas, S. Diehl, K. Cole, D. McIntosh, S. Grunewald, V. Bunker, D. Richolson, R. Pansing, Miss Mayer. R ow Z: G. Baerwald, G. Grotjahn, I. Cummings, J. Procknow, K. Mallon, J. Goodell, J. Diehl, M. Ragatz, J. Gallagher. Row 3: M. Accola, D. Schafer, J. Quadde, K. Ramaker, N. Lester, R. Loether, S. Stone, B. Meyer, D. Murphy. Row 4:G. Yanke, C. Enge, R. Kirner, R. Cook, E. Yanke, M. Sawyer, P. Wehler, M. Ferry. Row 5: B. Lohr, J. Hamilton, J. Gruber, J. Kirner, A. Meister, S. Plummer, J. Meister, S. Clement, K. Colby, J. Tarnutzer. Lettermen R ow I: Mr. Baumgarten, Terry Tabor, Jim Kahl, Bob Schneider, Jim Ryan, Dick Yanke, Bill Sorenson. R ow Z: Ron Loether, Ron Kuhnau, Bill Aylward, Jerry Diescher, Phil Carpenter, Don L. Nolden, Bob Meyer. Row 3: Jerry Smith, Jim Mockler, im' Googins, Gene Zick, Harlan Zech, Jim Meister, Jim Kirner. PEP CLUB Row 1: Linda Westre, Sharon Gattschall, Bonnie Curtis, Sandy Shanks, Sharon Grunewald, Doris McIntosh, Jane Holway, Glenda Baerwald. Row Z Darlene Rueter, Joan Zander, Kathy Cole, Sue Hoeverman, Donna Diske, Miss Mayer, Kay Curnow, Gail Grotjahn, Mary Curtis, Sandy Diehl, Lorane Klukas. Row jS: Linda Grenie , Linda Spear, Mildred Campbell, Marsha Hooks, Mariellen Weinke, Pam Ploetz, Bev Zick, Judy Schwarten, Lois Leidig, Darlene Sprec- her, Mariellen Zimmerman, Judy Mulcahy, Patsy Cummings. Row 4: Joyce Ouadde, Karen Yarkie, Sheri Naumann, Mary McGill, Betty Platt, Judy Hamilton, Jeanne Gruber, Karen Colby, Kathy Ramaker, Judy Tarnutzer, Kay Stewart, Gerri Witte. Row 5: Karen Market, Dorothy Richolson, Roberta Cook, Mary Wickersham, Kathy Jessick, Donna Leister, Ilia Rae Cummings, Dorene Ambrose, Sharon O’Donnell, Marilyn Hehenberger, Judy Loether, Mary Zander. Row 6: Sharon Jaedike, Barbara Koch Jackie Goodell, Marilyn Mielke, Mary Osterfund, Sadny Rueter, Diane Pulvermacher, Velma Unke, Linda Jensen, Jean Zingg, Virginia Trautmann, Sonja Gower, Louise Has- chieder, Sandy Robson. Row 7: Nancy Addams, Ruth Mueller, Henrietta Thies, Jane Gruber, Donna Schafer, Darlene Yanke, Shirley Stone, Mary Winiger, Marilyn Accola, Elaine Yanke, Doris Murphy, Peggy Wehler, Linda Colby, Kathy Mallon. Linda Westre, Sharon Gattshall, Glenda Baerwald, and Jane Holway of the B team cheerleaders and Doris McIntosh, Sharon Grunewald, Bonnie Curtis, and Sandy Shanks of the A team demonstrate their pep and skill at leading cheers. 37 Row l: Phyllis Enge, Kay Zick, Kit Savides, Helen Ruland. Row 2: Elaine Slotty, Rosemary Giese, Sharon Clement, Mary Hutter, Linda Pagel. Future Homemakers of America Row I: Mary Tanneberg, Sharon O'Donnell, Gloria Yanke, Mary Weber, Mrs. Smuk, Joan Zander, Kay Price, Linda Spear, Mary Markin, Linda Grenie. Row 2: Virginia Rego, Doris McIntosh, Karen Market, Ilia Cummings, Marlene Petzke, Dorothy Richolson, Mary Wilson, Judy Schwarten, Jayne Procknow, Lois Leidig, Donna Diske, Darlene Sprech- er. Row 3: Dorene Ambrose, Donna Schafer, Mary Hutter, Gerri Witte, Mary McGill, R osemary Giese, Betty Milleville, Sherry Schiffman, Janet Lueht, Annette Robson, Darlene Yanke, Velma Unke. Row 4: Beverly Wenzel, Susan Markgraf, Geraldine Mier, Nanc Adams, Joyce Diehl, Peggy Wehler, Kathy Mallon, Ruth Mueller, Judy Loether, Sharon Jaedike, Jean Giese, Annette McCumber. Library Club Future Teachers of America How 1: Ginny Gullick, Jane Holway, Phyllis Enge, Mariellen Weinke, Darlene Pietsch. Row 2: Beverly Zick, Marilyn Hehenberger, Elaine Slotty, Diane Pulvermacher, Mary Jo Ferry, Ok- la Armstrong. Row 3: Rosemary Giese, Shir t Carlow, Karen Colby, Sharon Zick, Kathy Ra- maker, Kay Stewart. DRAMA CLUB R ow 1: Miss Mayer, Joan Heine, Nancy Adler, Kathy Cole, Linda Pagel, Sharon Grunewald. Row 2: Joyce Carncross, Linda Colby, Kit Savides, Sheryl Koenig, Darlene Yanke, Joann Schiffman. Row 3: Mary Winiger, Betty Platt, Dean Sandeman, Mike Googins, Vincent Statz, Shirley Stone, Sandy Shanks. 39 LATIN CLUB R ow I: Gail Grotjahn, Virginia Trautmann, Bob Ohlsen, Kit Savides, Mrs. Johnson. Row 2: Mary Osterfund, Sheri Naumann, Dean Sandeman, Bill Aylward, Rodd Pansing, Jean Zingg. PRAIRIE PREVIEW Row I: Jane Holway, Judy Mulcahy, Kathy Jessick, Sandy Shanks, Diane Pulvermacher, Mary Tannenberg, Dorothy Schwarz. Row 2: Marilyn Mielke, Linda Pagel, Kay Zick, Darlene Yanke, Gloria Wilson, Elaine Yanke, Jayne Procknow, Donna Diske, Doris Me Intosh. 40 Future Farmers of America The F.F.A. chapter members were most industrious during the school year. A visit to Chicago, judging teams in Madison, attendance at the State Fair in Milwaukee and the Green Lake Convention proved educational and rewarding experiences. The Farm Management Team received the State Championship while a chapter member, Vincent Statz, won the public speaking contest for the State Conservation Department. The boys also received the Chapter Honor Award for their fine program under the able guidance of Mr. Albert Weeks. Jim Boehmer and Paul Schoepp point out to the chaperones and chapter members some of the interesting sights at the Chicago Livestock Show. Row I: Don L. Nolden, Jim Boehmer, Gene Zick, Dan Bindl, Tom Sawyer, Vincent Statz, Jack Wehler, Mr. Weeks. Row 2: Gary Groth, John Fox, Ken Luetscher, Bob Rix, Paul Sprecher, Larry VonBehren, Duane Kuhnau, Darrell Waydick, Dick Foye, Greg Schultz, Ron Kamrath, Wallace Diske, Jim Hutter. Row 3: Ron Kuhnau, Jerry Keller, Ken Mack, Jim Adams, Doug Steuber, Joe Schiffman, Neil Rischmueller, Gene Bittner. Dick Schwar- ten, Jim Leister, Butch Becker. Row 4: Jerome Pickar, Jim Carney, Vic Nolden, George Pearson, John Clavadatcher, Lewis Radley, Bob Thompson, Roger Koepp, Jerry Neumier, Neal Schoepp, Paul Jensen. Row 5: Stanley Haas, Mike Wehler, Roger Mack, Lee Graf, Jim Ryan, Paul Schoepp, Charles Wilhelm, Dick Yanke, Jim Jensen, John Bannon, Don Lamberty. Row 6: Bob Hutter, Don R. Nolden, Ron Jaedike, Don Mueller, Jerry Deischer, Harlan Zech, Jerold Smith, Bob Weinke, Larry Keller, Roger Petzke, Don Dobratz. 41 Girls9 Glee Club Row 1: Mildred Campbell, Jane Holway, Mary Markin, Mary Savides, Mr. Dellmann, Violet Meyer, Darlene Reuter, Pat Cummings, Mary Ryan. Row 2: Linda Grenie, Kathy Cole, Phyllis Enge, Janice Wilson, Dorothy Richolson, Helen Ruhland, Beverly Zick, Ginny Bunker, Marillen Zimmerman. Row 3: Doris Murphy, Joyce Quade, Kathy Ramaker, Kay Stewart, Mary McGill, Gerri Witte, Sherry Schiffman, Karen Yarke, Melvina Flentje. Row 4: Pam Ploetz, Judy Schwarten, Glenda Baerwald, Marilyn Hehenberger, Jean Giese, Susan Markgraf, Marie Ragatz, Okla Armstrong, Linda Jensen, Sandy Robson. Row 5: Sharon Jaedike, Mary Zander, Peggy Wehler, Sharon Gattshall, Kathy Mall on, Linda Colby, Roberta Cook, Karen Klotz, Nancy Adams, Judy Loether. Row 6: Geraldine Meier, Jane Gruber, Meredith Sawyer, Jean Sprecher, Deanna Decker, Linda Westre, Margo Huselman, Janet Lueht, Mary Wickersham, Velma Unke. 42 Mixed Chorus Row 1: Kathy Jessick, Connie Bell, Mary Curtis, Mary Tanneberg, Mrs. Radlund, Joan Zander, Linda Spear, Judy Mulcahy, Marsha Hooks. Row 2: Marlene Petzke, Elizabeth Madison, Gail Grotjahn, Donna Diske, Marilyn Mielke, Sharon Grunewald, Virginia Rego, Doris McIntosh. Row 3: Sheryl Koenig, Judy Tarnutzer, Shirley Carlow, Sheri Naumann, Judy Hamilton, Jeanne Gruber, Karen Colby, Judy Anlauf, Rosemary Giese, Carolyn Lang. Row 4: Jayne Procknow, Louise Haschieder, Mary Osterfund, Joann Schiffman, Beverly Wenzel, Annette Me Cumber, Joyce Diehl, Kay Zick, Virginia Trautmann, Kit Savides. Row 5: Jean Zingg, Sue Hoe- verman, Marilyn Accola, Mona Baars, Gloria Wilson, Karen Campbell, Kay Curnow, Darlene Yanke, Donna Schafer, Sandra Rueter. Row 6: Rod Pansing, Don Moely, Dick Mueller, Mike Googins, Bob Ohlsen, Alan Grosskrueger, John Meyer, Joe Meyer, Glen Klotz, Bill Van Loenen. Harmony issues forth in notes of song barbershop style as Bob Ohlsen, Glen Klotz, Dean Sandeman, and Rodd Pan- sing practice singing quartet style. 4 Row 1: Jean lingg, Barbara Koch, Virginia Trautmann. Row 2: Dean Sandeman, Mona Baars, Bonnie Curtis, Betty Platt, Sue Hoeverman, Kathy Jessick, Sheri Naumann. Row 3: Mary Osterfund, Judy Tarnutzer, Mary Curtis, Diane Pulvermacher, Darlene Pietsch, Linda Colby, Donna Leister, Judy Hamilton, Don Moely, Glen Klotz, Joe Meyer, John Meyer, Dorothy Schwartz. Row 4: Dorothy Richolson, Connie Bell, Mariellen Zimmer- man, Mary Jo Ferry, Kathy Cole, Pam Ploetz, Mary Ryan, Jim Jensen, Janet Hamilton, Vincent Statz, Bill VanLoenen, Marie Ragatz, Mr. Dellmann. The Prairie du Sac High School Band has been very active this year, partici- pating in many different activities. In December, it presented a colorful and unusual Christmas concert and in January its annual midwinter concert. An exciting trip to Naperville, Illinois was the highlight of the year. May 10 saw the band in action at the District Music Festival which was held at Rich- land Center. IN CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS 44 OUR BAND PERFECTS NOTES Row I: Henrietta Thies, Kathy Ramaker, Mary Winiger. Row 2: Glenda Baerwala, Sharon Gattshall, Linda Westre, Mary Savides, Joyce Carncross, Ginny Gullick, Sharon Grunewald, Judy Anlauf. Row 3: Dan Madison, Doris Murphy, Sharon Jaedike, Geraldine Meier, Bob Ohlsen, Gail Grotjahn, Ginny Bunker, Karen Colby, Elizabeth Madison, Jeanne Gruber. Row 4: Tom Baumgarten, Kurt Kindschi, Alan Grosskrueger, Martin Ohlsen, John Schultz, Carolyn Lang, Don Lamberty, Tom Sprecher, LeRoy Von Behren, Steve Westre, Rodd Pansing. Donned in their striking Indi an outfits are majorettes Mary Curtis, Ginny Bunker, Mary Osterfund, Virginia Trautmann, and Judy Tar- nutzer, who are being in- structed by drum major Dean Sa. . eman. Row l- J°hn Meyer, Joe Meyer,, Glen Klotz, Don Moely. Row 2: Kathy Ramaker, Mary Winiger, Connie Bell, Betty Platt, Mona Baars, Dean Sandeman, Carolyn Lang, Rod Pansing. Row 3: Sue Hoeverman, Kathy Jessick, Gail Grotjahn, Bob Ohlsen, Alan Grosskrueger, Jeanne Gruber, Elizabeth Madison, Karen Colby. Row 4: Janet Hamilton, Vincent Statz, Bill Van Loenen, Tom Baumgarten, Kurt Kindschi, Mr. Dellman. AND SONG Pep Band RHYTHM, Dance Band Row I: Kathy Jessick, Gail Grotjahn, Sue Hoe- verman, Dean Sandeman, Bob Ohlsen. Row 2: Mr. Dellman, Glen Klotz, Don Moely, Carolyn Lang, Rod Pansing. Row 3: Bill Van Loenen, Kurt Kindschi. 46 FOOTBALL SQUAD--First row: Manager-Todd Zechel, Terry Boyle, Cliff Sprecher, Jim Lovejoy, Tom Reichman, Richie Kirner, Donald Frommung, Jerry Neumaier, Lowell Muller, Greg Schultz, Tom Sprecher, Raymond Selje John Bannon, Bill Blaha, and Gary Hutter. Second row: Mr. Rodencal, Jerry Smith, Bob Schneider, Bill Horton, Harlan Zeck, Bill Quade, Gene Zick, Scott Plumber, Jim Googins, Jim Kirner, Walter Peetz, Jim Miester, Douglas Stueber, Jerry Dischler, Tom Sawyer, Roger Becker, and Mr. Baumgarten. Third row: Marcus Wenzel, Terry Tabor, Donald L. Nolden, Ron Kuhnau, Bob Meyer, Jack Accola, Jack Welher, Bob Lohr, Tom Baumgarten, Jim Mockler, Bob Weinke, Jim Accola, Jim Kahl, Lynn Lampheir and Dick Yanke. Gene Zick (No. 41) and Ron Kuhnau (No. 38) rush to aid Prairie's defensive line as Prairie rolls over Elroy in the seasons opener. PRAIRIE OPPONENT 26 Elroy 13 0 Waunakee 13 41 Verona 0 13 Mazomanie 12 26 Lodi 31 13 Sauk City 26 32 Poynette 28 34 Spring Green 6 WE LEARN RULES AND PENALTIES Terry Tabor All Conference- Ist team defensive safety; 2nd team offensive quarter- back. Richie Kirner quarterbacks Prairie's B team as the team turns in an un- defeated season. Ron Kuhnau All Conference- Ist team offensive guard; 2nd team defensive guard. Prairie's senior lettermen, Jim Meister, Jerry Deischer, Jerry Smith, Ron Kuhnau, Jim Kahl, Bill Quade, Roger Becker, and Tom Sawyer, stand in the forward line. Pic- tured behind are; Terry Tabor, Bob Schneider, and Bill Horton. Jim Meister All Conference- Ist team offensive end. 49 BASKETBALL “A” SQUAD ow 1: John Schultz, Manager, Mr. Rodencal, Coach, Paul Baumgarten, Manager. Row 2: Jim Ryan, John Mabbott, Tom Sawyer, Bill Aylward, Bob Schneider, Jim Googins, Gene Zick, Jim Kirner, Jim Meister, Jim Mockler, Terry Tabor. PRAIRIE OPPONENT 68 Wis. Dells 47 48 Mazcmanie 34 65 Black Earth 35 55 Sauk City 51 58 Waunakee 52 54 Poynette 43 85 Lodi 52 62 Arena 30 55 Waunakee 42 53 Sauk City 49 57 Edgewood 70 72 Lodi 69 65 Wonewoc 6l 72 Poynette 56 71 Verona 36 74 Portage 46 81 Spring Green 60 59 Edgewood 9i Non-conference games This year the varsity elected a season captain for all games. Captain Jim Kirner, a Junior, proved outstanding on the court in making his contribution to team play. 50 SENIOR LETTERMEN Four Senior lettermen, Tom Sawyer, Jim Mei- ?ter, Bob Schneider, and Terry Tabor, help- ed Prairie to an unde- feated conference season. The Tri County Conference Championship belongs to the 1959 Prairie Indians. Un- defeated in conference play, the Indians lost only two non-conference games to Edgewood. Jim Meister, a Senior letter- man, drew second place in the Tri County individual scoring race with 271 points. The B team also had a successful season, losing only four games, two to Edgewood and two to Waunakee in overtimes. Jim Meister (left) and Tom Sawyer (above) illustrate fine offensive play as Prairie's Indians chalk up another win in the scoring column. 51 BASKETBALL “B” SQUAD Row 1: Don Henke, Don Frommung, Bob Kehl, Don Muel- ler, Nick Lester, Larry Von Behren. Row 2: Richie Kir- ner, Bob Hart, Bill Blaha, Jim Accola, Don Wenzel, Neal Jessie Row 3: Don Dobratz, Manager, Jerry Matz , Albert Meister, Scott Plummer, Pat Hamilton, Jack Ac- cola, Bob Meyer, Mr. Baumgarten, Coach. PRAIRIE OPPONENT 45 Wis. Dells 35 39 Mazomanie 23 52 Black Earth 15 42 Sauk City 22 38 Waunakee 40 48 Poynette 19 37 Lodi 19 39 Arena 11 36 Waunakee 38 36 Sauk City 22 28 Edgewood 49 30 Lodi 17 20 Wonewoc 18 47 Poynette 24 40 Verona 15 37 Portage 30 45 Spring Green 32 33 Edgewood 53 Richie Kirner swishes another two points in to the basket as his team mate, Jim Ryan, guards his man. 52 Baseball Thoughts of spring and baseball occupy the minds of the letter- men in baseball as they dream of batting averages. Row I: Terry Tabor, Bob Meyer. Row 2: Ron Lcether, Bob Schneider, Jim Mockler. Track Our two Senior track lettermen, Bill Quade and Dick Mueller, begin the long, hard task of getting in shape. Volleyball A new conference sport is added to the list as a few of the boys practice vol- leyball. Jerry Keller and Neil Risch- mueller watch their teams in action. 53 Row 1: Raymond Seljie, Gregg Schultz, Mike O'Donnell, Freddie Liehaber, Bob Hutter. R ow Z: Paul Sprecher, Dave Adler, Roger Koepp, Jim Lovejoy, Jim Hutter, Ronald Kamrath . Row 3: Phil Carpenter, Dave Lukens, Ken Mack, Roger Becker, Dennis Nolden. OUR MATMEN WRESTLE WITH VICTORY Unger cue direction of Mr. Goss and Mr. Hochtritt, Prairie's matmen participated in nine meets. A returning senior letter- man, Roger Becker, remained undefeated throughout the season. Here Ken Mack and Roger Becker grapple with their op- ponents as their teammates edge closer. 54 Members of the court, Sharon Grunewald, Keith Wegner, Karen Colby, and Don Moely, lead the participants in the traditional A hushed moment awaits the coronation as King Tom Saw- yer prepares to crown Queen Sandra Shanks. The royal court are: Roger Becker, Mary Weber, Dan Bindl, Don- na Leister, Keith Wegner, Sharon Grunewald, Dick Muel- ler, Kit Savides, Don Moely, Karen Colby, Bill Quade and Bonnie Curtis. Sweet Susan Shanks and jittery John An- derson performed their duties as crown AS IT BRIGHTENS Pat Hegerfeld, Karl Marquardt, Roger Bec- ker, and Mary Weber dance to the music of Hal Edwards. Working hard but still having fantabulous fun are Donna Diske, Keith Wegner, Vincent Statz, Bill Horton, and Sharon Grunewald, as they pre- pare the decorations for Deep Sea Fantasy . THE HORIZON OF EDUCATION 57 A WAVE OF EXCITEMENT AND COLOR FILL THE AIR The royal pair, Terry Tabor and Doris Me In- tosh, prepare for the big event by getting ready to lead the after- noon parade. Senior representatives, Jim Kahl and Mona Baars, pose as they wait for the parade to begin. Gene Zick and Judy An- lauf, junior represen- tatives lend a cheerful smile during one of their brief halts during the parade. Onward Victory , the fresh- n an float, received a third place. The world and rocket were made of napkins. The senior class won second place on their float, Victory Time, which portrayed a huge clock with the hands pointing to nine-thirty, signifying the end of the game. The junior float, Dumbo De- livers Defeat , won first place in the homecoming parade. The elephant, made of paper napkins sprayed with gray paint is predicting a loss for Sauk. 58 King Terry Tabor and Queen Doris Me Intosh reign over the 1958 homecoming, In- dian Sunset. Quite a change from cheerleading outfits and football uniforms, don't'you think ? t 'I l he grand march, led by King Terry and Queen Doris, was the climax of the evening. Follow- ing Terry and Doris are the sen- ior and junior representatives; Mona Baars, Jim Kahl, Judy An- lauf, and Gene Zick. The royal couple are presented at the homecoming game, during half-time in a horsp drawn cart. As sophomore represen- tatives, Scott Plummer and Ginny Gullick, add their personalities to the royal court. Richie Kirner and Sharon Gattshall experience a new event as they repre- sent the freshmen. y ROUSING GOOD CHEER ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING TIME 59 TIS THE SEASON OF BALLS AND BELLES The festivities of the Senior Ball were held on January 3, 1959, under the theme, Enchanted Forest. King Phil Carpenter, Queen Elaine Yanke were accompanied by the royal court which consisted of five couples: Carolyn Lang and Joe Meyer, Gloria Yanke and John Meyer, Mary Winiger and Jim Boehmer, and Sonja Gower and Ron Kuhnau. Lynn Kindschi and Gary Yanke made the evening complete by car- rying the King and Queen's crowns. 60 Glen Klotz is energetically coach- ing Sharon Grunewald and Gram- mer Kit Savides, fighting ever who stold Grammer Gurton's Needle. 4 Prairie's entry in the One Act Play Contest this year was Grammer Gurton's Needle under the direction of Mrs. Hill. It received a B rating at the district tournament. Here we see Dick Mueller, Kit Savides, Vince Statz, Sharon Grunewald, and Bob Ohlsen, still in a quandry ever the missing needle. THE PLAY’S THE THING Professor Dick Mueller is search- ing for his daugh- ter who seems to have disappeared. The comedy present- ed by the Seniors was directed bv Mr. Ness. Second Childhood was the play presented by the Senior Class in November. The com- plete cast is: Doris McIntosh, Kit Savides, Kay Zick, Dick Mueller, Gary Hutter, Bill Horton, Sandy Shanks, Mona Baars, Joe Meyer, Judy Hamilton, and Vincent Statz. 61 AS TIMES CHANGE SO DO FADS AND FASHIONS Identifying steady — f couples is easy as illustrated by Bill Quade and Sue Hoe- verman wearing their Sweetheart sweaters Headache bands became the fad this year and were seen on Ginny Gul- lick, Kathy Ramak er, and Kathy Mal- lon. Hula Hoop started our faculty members swingin' and swayinr as Mr. Rodencal, Miss Mayer, and Mr. Baumgarten dem- onstrate their skills. One of the few lucky girls who owns a white wool blazer is Mary Jo Ferry. She is wearing leotards too, another new, must in every girl's ■ wardrobe. T1i3 Roaring Twen ties roar again as Ginger Trautmann steps out as a flap per in her shetlan. sweater and rope necklace. Showing off the male fashions is Vince Statz, as he models jj his multi-colored shoes, redi trousers, and Perry Como I jacket. School board members, Charles Ploetz, Warren Carncross, Leah Gruber, Mat Eckstein, Mr. Hanrath, and Ray Platt, meet for their monthly meeting to discuss school affairs. Mrs. Madison, Mrs. Harpold, and Mrs. Saxer, the reliable and friendly cooks, take time from their busy schedule to pose for the photographer. Our reliable maintence employees, Ernie Marks and Reggie Dray, plan their days work as they provide us with clean and pleasant surroundings. Our efficient and speedy school secretary, Mrs. Richardson, works diligently at the type- writer, performing one of her daily duties. BUT OUR HELP REMAINS THE SAME 63 O.A. Peterson And Son PULVER MAC HER Complete Line of Glass St ore and Office Fixtures Poultry and Egg Company Window frames. Storm sash Gilbert Pulvermacher, Prop. 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