Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1939 volume:

Published and Financed by THE SENIOR CLASS of REEDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL Reedsburg, Wisconsin (fL. c$L- difiUnsiiu, Qnxi. SdwdulsL Landing Field Hangar Airline Officers Passengers Air Show Bombers Flight Log Jh ihsL SkijlVCOjA. (jenetaL Dnjjotmatlon Reservations : Must be made and accepted in advance. All occupants will register before they make the flight and will deposit a nominal fee for instruction books. Cancellations : Refunds will be given if office has knowledge in advance. Tickets: Distributed each Monday noon, must be present to secure fare. Schedules: Subject to change without notice. Pets : Will not be carried. Fountain Pens: To avoid damage to clothes and baggage screw cap tightly or wrap in cloth. Time Tables : Programs issued to every passenger the day of first flight. Stopovers: 12 day stopover at Christmas and 7 day stopover at Easter. Refreshments: Served in the hangar every Wednesday noon by the Senior pilots. Minimum charge attached. Baggage: Must be kept in lockers, secured by keys. Company not responsible for losses. HANDICRAFTS C wes Algebra SYSTEM MAP CHARM I English ir WtYping THY- El B 0L06Y HOOFERS i photography ' £9a re TERFT HAL com r-r ea'c Mi S C VG£OM£TPY iGL SUX M Sto rY JhsL dLomqak, Doorways to the sky—through which virtually four hundred and fifty students of Reedsburg High School pass daily in quest of knowledge that will enable them to try their wings in the world of today! The present brick structure represents the advance of our hangar from the early days. In 1921 a new section was added to the “old building”, which had been built in 1903 to replace the original frame school house. The daily arrival of the familiar green bus and the many cars bring a great number of cadets from nearby localities. These students from the neighboring towns compose a large number of the student body. dvdinsL OMk hdu Roy T. Normington, B.Ed., M.A. Lawrence College, Stevens Point College, Columbia University Dear Graduates: We are living today in a period which many of our intellectual leaders believe will be recorded by history as one of the great epochs of all time—a period of great change in the governmental, social, moral, religious, and industrial phases of civilization. The world is interestedly watching the attempts being made by the various larger governmental units to solve their problems. Here in the United States we are groping for a solution to our widespread difficulties; and throughout it all there is evidence of the need for trained leaders with ability and vision, and intelligent followers trained in the principles of good citizenship to view without prejudice and act by reason instead of impulse. Accordingly, Class of 1939, I would urge you to continue your preparation for the role in life that you are to assume, to develop your powers to the fullest so that you may become happy, patriotic, understanding, sympathetic, and intelligent citizens, and social beings who can appreciate and contribute toward the solution of the perplexities of the world. Page six Superintendent of Schools Homer E. DeLono, B.A., M.A. Milton College, University of Wisconsin Milton, Wisconsin, still claims our principal, Mr. Delong, as one of its more famous sons. Homer, as he was called, excelled in sports while attending Milton College and kept his interest in them to such an extent that he proved a most successful coach in the Reedsburg High School. He began his coaching career in 1929 and after several successful seasons took up the duties of principal, teaching mathematics, and disciplinary measures, the latter being a course in which he majors with a degree all his own. His unbounded kindness, fairness, and pleasing personality, have made him one of the most popular and beloved persons in R. H. S. Although at times the student body has not shown its appreciation of Mr. Delong, deep down in the hearts of all are silent thanks for the admirable work he has done. In departing, the Senior class wishes to say that no one could desire a more just critic or loyal friend than Mr. Delong has been to the students of R. H. S. Page seven (BoahjcL aflL Oihsidjftdu Left to Right—Arthur Hullmrt. William Arvold, Dr. F. A. Fike. Philip Schweke. Mrs. Agnes Thiemann, William Reines. Louis Fuchs. As the Board of Directors of an Airline Corporation establishes the business policies of the organization and sanctions plans made by the Administration, so the Board of Education formulates the school’s policies and makes decisions regarding all plans and suggestions offered by the faculty and the Administration. Its members are busy, active citizens of Reedsburg, the landing field, but one finds them willingly devoting much of their time to the interest of the school. One of the most valuable contributions they arc making is a long-term educational program which ultimately should make the city of Reedsburg the possessor of one of the finest and most efficient school systems in the state. As conditions and finances permit, this program is to be developed. Members of the Gleaner Staff and the Senior Class as a whole are fully aware of the fine help they have rendered and wish to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation. “Esther,” as most everyone calls her, is familiar to students and teachers alike, but here is some information about her that is perhaps not generally known. She was graduated from R. H. S. in 1934, and returned for a post-graduate course in ’35. She then worked for Otto Krause and Son as secretary for a year. She began work in the High School office in 193b and has been there ever since. Being an alumna, she knows the school from A to Z. Her winning smile, her obliging manner, and her splendid efficiency combine to ESTHER MF.DF.NWAI.D make her a fine secretary. Page eight fcnqlhJL anxJL JjcinjyujaqsL L, As the ground crew aims to fashion superior air-craft, so the teachers devote their time to making superior citizens of the passengers of the R. H. S. Airlines. The primary duty of this group of teachers is to give their students a more thorough knowledge of the English language. Freshman English is solely under the direction of Miss Ross, while Sophomore English is taught by Miss YVendtland, Miss Williams, and Miss McAfee. Miss Williams also teaches Art, and Miss McAfee Junior English. In addition to her three classes in Junior English, Miss Stanfield teaches Senior English, which is elective. . u i . i • II- , THOUGHTFUL CONCENTRATION Miss Bechtolt is the librarian, and during the we come not to bury caesar, but to learn of him course of the year she gives the Freshmen a short course in Library Science. The school’s languages, Latin and German, are taught by Miss Wendtland. Miss Rice lays the foundation for High School English in her Junior High classes. On the Activity Schedule, one finds Dramatics and Forensics jointly coached by Miss Ross and Miss Stanfield. Miss Stanfield advises the “Lasso” staff. Miss Williams teaches a Beginners and an Advanced Art Club, and Miss Wendtland leads a Sewing Club. Miss Bechtolt, who has traveled extensively, instructs the Foreign Neighbors and Library Clubs. $JwuncL Lrft to Right—Helen Bechtolt, B.A., Otterbcin College; Ruth Ross. B. A., Ripon Collette; Verona Wendtland, B.A., Lawrence College; Lucia Stanfield, B.A., Carroll College; Vivian Rice, B.A., Carroll College; Jean Williams, B.S.. M.S., University of Wisconsin. Page nine This section of the ground crew, the Science and Mathematics Department, teaches conditionally elective courses which may be directly connected with aviation itself. Surely such courses as Geometry, Physics, and Advanced Math, have a definite place in a course in Aeronautics. In the foreground of the Math field we find Mr. Delong teaching two classes in Geometry and one in Advanced Math, besides a class in Senior Science. He is ably assisted by Miss Gensch, who teaches three classes of Algebra in addition to two in General Science. A new simply studying SENIOR science course, General Math, is taught by Mr. bugs and all the inside dope Jerdeman. While Miss McAfee leads the Sophomores in their study of life. Biology, Mr. Lathrope teaches to boys in all classes one of Wisconsin’s foremost sciences, Agriculture. Mr. Loofboro’s time, with the exception of that devoted to his one Physics class, is given over to Chemistry students all day long. Miss Heitkamp is principal and head of the Math Department of the Junior High. In the Activity Schedule, Mr. Loofboro supervises Radio, Camera Clubs, Gleaner Finance, and Photography. Miss McAfee, advisor of the Nature Club, assists in Camera Club work. Mr. Lathrope has a Home Mechanics Club and is leader of the local F. F. A., and Miss Gensch works with Mr. Jerdeman in supervising the Handicraft Groups. ScismaL amt TyicdhsmmiLcA. tfhowuL l.rft to Right—Paul M. Loofboro, II.A., Milton College; Lue McAfee, B.A., Ripon College; Homer E. DeLong, B.A., M.A., Milton College, University of Wisconsin ; Theodore Lathrope, B.S., M.S., Platteville State Teachers’ College, University of Wisconsin, University of Colorado; Alma Gensch, B. Ed., Oshkosh State Teachers’ College; Ida Heitkamp, B.Ed., Platteville State Teachers’ College. Page ten fommsiteSL awL Sorijcd $jdumai As an air-corps profits by the crashes, triumphs, and trials that occur from time to time, so the students are made to profit by the acts of others through the Social Sciences. World History, which is being made a Sophomore subject, is taught by Mr. Jerdeman and Miss Rick. Miss Hart teaches American History, which will be a Junior course hereafter. Economics and Sociology, which are now required for Seniors, are under the direction of Mr. Horkan. Freshmen have Civics under Miss Ross, Mr. Horkan, and Miss LeFevre. In the Junior High, Miss Wiley is in charge of this work. The Commercial course, Typing, Shorthand, and Commerce, are taught by Miss LeFevre and Miss Rick. A Freshman course in General Business is taught by Miss Wendtland and Miss Rick. In the Activity line Miss Hart supervises Gleaner Publication. Mr. Horkan conducts Freshman Speech Class, one of the few required clubs, and coaches Forensics. Mr. Jerdeman is in charge of Junior High Athletics and supervises both Junior and Senior Handicraft. Miss LeFevre is kept busy supervising the typing room during Activity periods, and Miss Rick teaches Commerce Club, which, among other things, takes care of all typed stencils used in the “Lasso.” ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT? LEARNING THE SHORTCUT $JwuwL(?Jmu Left to Right—Jeanette Rick, B.Ed., Whitewater State Teachers’ College; Jeanne LeFevre, B.Ed., Whitewater State Teachers’ College; Elizabeth Wiley, B.A., Lawrence College; Donald J. Horkan. B.S., B.Ed., University of Wisconsin ; Grace L. Hart, B.A., University of Wisconsin; Casper M. Jerdeman, B.A., M.S., Luther College, Iowa State College. Page eleven One turns to the Special Departments of the school as a pleasant change from the almost unending round of Reading, 'Riting, and ’Rithmetic. The Music Department is jointly supervised by Miss Neitzel, who is in charge of vocal work, and Mr. Ritzenthaler, the Band and Orchestra Director. Mrs. Ralph VVirth, who is at the High School part time, teaches the String Groups. The Physical Education classes are taught by Miss Randall and Mr. Hanson; Home Economics by Miss Hockenbrock, and Industrial Arts by Coach Plenke. Miss Randall, Miss Neitzel, Mr. Ritzenthaler, and Mr. Hanson also teach these courses in the Junior High School. As for Clubs, Miss Hockenbrock leads Bachelors, Charm, and Girls Cooking groups. Mr. Ritzenthaler instructs Modern Music Club and teaches beginning band students during activity periods. Miss Neitzel continues her vocal teaching and Miss Randall leads Hoofers Club, which has the largest enrollment of any club. Mr. Hanson has several Sports Groups and Athletic Clubs, and assists Mr. Plenke in coaching the school’s teams in season. Mr. Plenke, in addition to his duties as coach, leads the Rod and Gun Club and Chiselers’ Club. MIX IT ALL TOGETHER AND WE LL HAVE A BITE. MAN-YOL'-ALL LEARNING THE ARTS? CV pxthimjwiA, 'CfJwwuL Qhsiw Left to Right—Ansel Ritzenthaler, B.A., Carroll College ; Dorothy Neitzel, B.M., Lawrence College Conservatory; John R. IMenke, B.Ed., Iowa State College. Oshkosh State Teachers’ College; Fred E. Hanson. B.Ed., La Crosse State Teachers’ College; Evalyn Randall. B.Ed., I .a Crosse State Teachers’ College; Eunice Hockenbrock, B.S., Stout Institute. Page twelve RAYMOND ANDERSON “Ray” Races around each Saturday night Away from the farm in headlong flight. Orchestra 1, 2: Bachelors Club 3; Home Mechanics 3, 4 : Hoofers Club 4. NORMA BEHN Never crashes through the aisle But you notice her sweet smile. Charm Club 3 : Chiselers Club 3 ; Gleaner Staff 3. 4 : Library Club 6: Seaming Schemers 4. RUSSELL BORLAND ••Russ” Recollection of his high school run Becomes a record of joy and fun. Band 1, 2 ; Intramurals lt 2. 3. 4 ; Handicraft Club 3 : Home Mechanics Club 3; Bachelors Club 4 ; Turners Club 4. BERNARD BRAUN Breaking a record every day Bernard’s card shows a straight ‘'A . Ironton 1, 2; Band 3 ; Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4 : Mixed Chorus 4. ROBERT BUCKLEY “Bud” Races to duty patrolling the street Basketball and football also his meat. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Intramurals 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4 ; Handicraft Club 3; Home Mechanics Club 3 ; Rod and Gun Club 4 : Recreation Club 4 : Safety Patrol 4. WARREN CLARK “Doc” Wavy hair, and pleasant smile Candid, shy and without guile. LaValle 1, 2; Camera Club 3; Art Club 3; Recreation Club 3: Intramurals 3; Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4. MAYNARD COLVIN Make-up cards which I sure hate Cause my trouble—they’re always late. Future Farmers 2; Bachelors Club 3: Boys’ Glee Club 3, 4 ; Hoofers Club 4 : Camera Club 4. HELEN BEHN Happy with her books all day Banking on high grades they say. Charm Club 3 ; Chiselers Club 3 : Seaming Schemers 4 : Hoofers Club 4 ; Foreign Neighbors Club 4. ROBERT BOHN ’’Bob” Rather shy but you should see Boats and airplanes built by me. Lime Ridge High School 1: Football 2; Art Club 3; Basketball Intramurals 3; Golf Intramurals 3 : Handicraft Club 3; Golf 4 : Advanced Camera Club 4 : Bachelors Club 4 ; Gleaner Staff 4 : K, D. K. Club 4. EVELYN BOYD Ever the wheels of fortune spin But she’ll get hy on her violin. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 : Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Band 3, 4 : Seaming Schemers 4. HARRILE BRUEGGEMAN ’’Muse” Hops around for the football team But in school he loses steam. Intramurals 1, 2, 4 ; Debate 2 ; Football Manager 3, 4; Bachelors Club 3; Astronomy Club 3: Hoofers Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. KATHLEEN BYRNES “Katie0 Known as a dancer, she can brag Because she’s an expert doin’ the shag. Basketball 1, 2; Sports Group 3 ; Cooking Club 4; Camera Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. RUTH COWLES Ruth shows poise in word and deed Content to move at a cruising speed. Outdoor Club 1 ; Basketball 1, 2 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Chiselers Club 3; Camera Club 4. MABEL DARGEL Modest maid who seldom speaks. Dimpled smile and rosy cheeks. Glee Club 1. 4; Charm Club 3: Sports Group 3 ; Seaming Schemers 4. DEAN DARROW Describing Dean, we should say Daring sportsman in every way. Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3; Sports Group 3, 4 ; Volley Ball 3, 4 ; Tennis 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. KARL DOROW “Row Knowledge he shows in every class Dynamite in a forward pass. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 : Intramurals 1, 2. 3. 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Handicraft 3; Home i Mechanics 3; Art Club 3; Bachelors Club 4; Rod and Gun Club 4; Safety Patrol 4. RUTH DRYER Rated high, and in a 4H test Declared a winner over the rest. Charm Club 3: Chiselers Club 3; Declamatory 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Cooking Club 4 ; Foreign Neighbor Club 4 ; Seaming Schemers 4. HELEN FARBER •,Fibby,, Help of our class throughout the years Further and higher from the rest she steers. Loyalty Board 1, 2, 3 ; Prom Committee 3: Charm Club 3; Sports Group 3: Recreation Club 3: Gleaner Staff 4 ; Commerce Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. DONALD GANDER Dreams of his are a pretty good sign Good work he’ll do on the telephone line. Edgerton 1, 2, 3 ; Camera Club 4 ; Home Mechanics 4. LAWRENCE GUDENSCHWAGER “Woof-woof” Leisure time for him well spent Goal: Model cars to invent. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 : Football 3; Handicraft 3 ; Home Mechanics 3 : Band 3, 4 ; Radio Club 4; Camera Club 4 ; Mixed Chorus 4 ; Voice Class 4. GLADYS GUILES Gaining by the efTort she puts forth Giving her all for things of worth. LaValle 1, 2: Handicraft Club 3, 4 ; Glee Club 3 : Foreign Neighbors Club 4 : Library Club 4. DONENE DE VAULT Deserted our class long before June Dancing now to Lohengrin’s tune. G.R.A. 1; Basketball 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3,: Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Art Club 2 ; Charm Club 3, 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. MILTON DRYER Model farmer he will make Driving a tractor and swinging a rake. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3 ; Bachelors Club 3; Handicraft 4 : Hoofers Club 4 : Intramurals 2, 3, 4. JAMES DUDDLESTON “Dud Jim daily pilots his Ford V8 Destiny for him—a successful fate. LaValle 1, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Football 3, 4 ; Loyalty Representative 3: Prom Committee 3: Radio Club 3; Camera Club 3 ; Bachelors Club 4. MARION GADE Maid Marion of the Ix ganville Crew Gives dancing a thought when studies are through. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 ; Dramatics 3: Bookkeeping Club 3: Commerce Club 4; Hoofers Club 4 ; Chiselers Club 3 : Mixed Chorus 4. DORIS GROTELUESCHEN Dees lots of typing every night Good books, though, are her chief delight. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Charm Club 3: Recreation Club 3; Iroyalty Committee 3 ; Commerce Club 4 ; Lasso Staff 4. WILLIAM GUENTHER “Bill” Whiz of a student, and 39” Gained an ace who will surely shine. Stewartville, Minn., 1, 2, 3: Declam. 2, 3 : Camera Club 4 : Rod and Gun Club 4. LEONARD HAINES Laughing and joking he wings his way Heartily muking the most of each day. Band 1, 2 : Debate 1, 2, 3, 4 : Extemporaneous Speaking 3, 4 : Bachelors Club 3; High Pressure Club 8: Rod and Gun Club 4 : Modern Music 4 ; Class Play Committee 4 ; Tennis 4 : Oratory 4. RUTH HAMBURG Raises her voice in declam and son Hard to convince that she might be wrong. Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4 : Rudiments of Music 2 : Vocal Solo 1, 2, 8, 4 : Gleaner Staff 3, 4 ; Hoofers Club 4 ; Voice Class 4 ; Girls Sextet 4 : Class Play Committee 4. LEONARD HARMS Lanky member of the Senior crew He can point to many a sign he drew. Orchestra 1, 2: Intramurals 1, 2: Loyalty 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Bachelors Club 3 ; Handicraft Club 3 ; Hoofers Club 4 : Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Gleaner 4 ; Class Play 4. JOHN HARRINGTON Jitterbug with winged feet a Hero who seldom meets defeat. Campion 1 ; Baseball 2 : Basketball 2, 3, 4 : Football 2, 3, 4 : Tennis 3, 4 : Prom Committee 3: Gleaner Staff 3, 4 (Business Manager) : Recreation Club 3, 4 ; Vice President 3. 4 : Home Mechanics 3 ; Hoofers Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4. EDWARD HINRICHS •,Ed,, Easy going, wi.h troubles few Hates to have too much to do. Orchestra 1 ; Bachelors Club 3; Home Mechanics 3; Volley Ball 3. 4 ; Giant Ball 3, 4 ; Intramurals 3 : Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Turners Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. DIANA HOCHMUTH Dramatic ability she surely shows Her card points out how much she knows. Wonewoc 1, 2: Charm Club 3 : Art Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Declamatory 8. 4 : Orchestra 3, 4 ; Vocal Solo 3, 4 ; Class Play 4 : Seaming Schemers 4 : Foreign Neighbors Club 4. GEORGE HUNT •'Gabby” is no name for George Hindrance none—ahead he’ll forge. Ironton 1, 2 ; Intramurals 3. 4 : Future Farmers 3, 4 ; Recreation Club 3, 4; Rod and Gun Club 4. HELEN JESSOP Her opinion is seldom expressed Jams and jellies she makes are best. I«aValle 1, 2; Dramatics 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4 : Glee Club 3. 4 : Foreign Neighbors Club 4 ; Handicraft 4. HERBERT HARDER “Herbie” He’s a little bashful so they say—but He’ll make a farmer some fine day. Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4 : Sports Group 3, 4 ; Home Mechanics 3 ; Bachelors Club 3 ; Rod and Gun Club 4 : Future Farmers 4. ROYCE HARMS Resolved in journalism to surpass He is the pilot of the Senior Class. loyalty Committee 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Mixed Chorus 1: Basketball 1, 2; Class President 1,4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Orchestra 2. 3, 4 : Football 2, 3, 4 ; Dance Orchestra 2 : Intramurals 3 ; Gleaner 3, 4 : School Newspaper 3, 4 : Safety Patrol 3, 4; Hoofers Club 4 ; Class Play 4; K.D.K. 4. JAMES HAYES “Jim” Journeys along in his quiet way He knows a lot but has little to say. Band 1, 2 : Future Farmers 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Kitten Ball 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Football 2, 4 ; Bachelors Club 3 : Recreation Club 3 ; Hoofers Club 4 : Rod and Gun Club 4. MELBOURNE HIRST Mechanical genius is Melbourne Hirst Hunting and fishing to him come first. Future Farmers 1 : Home Mechanics 3 ; Handicraft 3: Bachelors Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. BETTY HUMMEL By the hour, by the year Her piano you can hear. Band 1, 2. 3, 4 : Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 : Accompanist. Boys Glee Club 3: Acc., Mixed Chorus 4; Hoofers Club 4. CAROLINE JAECH Chuckling and joking every day Just waiting to change her name they say. Chiselers Club 3, 4 ; Charm Club 3; Seaming Schemers 4. EILEEN JOHNSTON Excellent student the whole way through Jolly good friend to her classmates too. Handicraft Club 3; Foreign Neighbors Club 4 ; Camera Club 4. ALVIN KAUN DAINTY KINSER After all in said and done Keeps on trying ’till he’s won. Intramural Volley Ball 1; Future Farmers 1. 2. 3: Handicraft Club 3; Bachelors Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. MARGARET KLEEBER Mike” Musical and modest, two dimples, indeed 1 Knowledge she gain at a racer’s speed. G.R.A. 1 ; Band 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 : Jazz Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3; Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3 ; Outdoor Club 1, 2 ; Loyalty Representative 2; Class Treasurer 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee 3; Gleaner 4; Class Play 4 ; Mixed Chorus 4. HELEN KOENECKE Hates to miss a football Kame Knows every sport that you can name Volley Ball 1. 2; Basketball 1, 2. 3 Prom Committe 3; Charm Club 3 Sports Group 3; Recreation Club 3 Chiselers Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. FLORENCE KOHLMEYER Friendly girl with a charming smile “Kute little trick and really worth while. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Loyalty Committee 2, 3: Nature Club 3; Recreation Club 3; Volley Ball 3; Prom Committee 3: Hoofers Club 4 ; Cooking Club 4 ; Foreign Neighbors 4. MARJORIE LA RIDA EN Many are the dances which I attend Laughing heartily to the end. Mauston 1 ; Basketball 1 ; Sports Group 3; Nature Club 3 ; Charm Club 3 ; Hoofers Club 4 ; Cooking Club 4. FRANCES LEICHER Few surpass her in school Learn all” is her golden rule. Lime Ridge 1 ; Class President 1; Declamation 2, 3, 4 ; Debate 3; Dramatics 3, 4 ; Gleaner 3, 4 ; Newspaper 4 ; Class Play Committee 4. NORBERT LUCHT Neat in writing and in looks Learns u lot from all his books. Intramurals 1, 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Home Mechanics Club 3; Mixed Chorus 4 ; Future Farmers 4. Doesn’t her name describe her to you? Knowing her course, her troubles are few. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club I, 3, 4. ALBERT KOENECKE ”A1” Always around, this lad from the farm, Kan’t excite him with a fire alarm. Future Farmers 1, 2; Handicraft 3; Bachelors Club 3 ; Rod and Gun Club 4; Band 4. GARFIELD KOENIG Glories in razzing most everyone Keen to know and a whirlwind of fun. Band 1. 2, 3. 4 : Intramurals 1, 2; Safety Patrol 3 ; Orchestra 4 ; Modern Music 4 ; Class Play 4. LA VERNE KROPP ’T'oots” La Valle has pride in such a girl Keeps high up in the social whirl. LaValle 1, 2 ; Recreation Club 3 : Sports Club 3; Charm Club 3; Art Club 3; Prom Committee 3: Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4 : Hoofers Club 4 ; Seaming Schemers 4. VELMA LEATHERBERRY Vigorous and vivacious is she Laughing and joking constantly. Volley Ball 1 : Glee Club 3. 4 ; Dramatics 3: Chiselers Club 4; Seaming Schemers 4. RICHARD LINDLOFF Dick” Revels in humor, wit, and fun Laughs in class at everyone. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Football 3 : Orchestra 1, 3 ; Handicraft Club 3 ; Bachelors Club 3; Turners Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. BETTY JANE LUND Better than most in singing was she Lucky landing her reverie. G.R.A. 1; Band 1, 2, 3. 4 ; Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Mixed Chorus 1. 2. 3, 4: Outdoor Club 2 : Advanced Music 2, 3 ; Dramatics Club 2, 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Play Committee 4. MONICA MEAKS BETTY LOU MEPHAM “Mep” Modest and mum throughout the year. Makes the dances, though, we hear. Recreation Club 3 ; Handicraft Club S; Chiselers Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. JAMES MEYER “Jim” Just takes life the easy way M ingles work with lots of play. Handicraft Club 8; Astronomy Club 2: Recreation Club 4 ; Glee Club 4 ; Mixed Chorus 4. ROBERT MEYER “Bob” Record he leaves is the envy of all May we just say that he really played ball. Baseball 1 ; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Foot ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Soft Ball 1. 2; Track 2; Loyalty Committee 2; Class President 2 ; Prom Committee 3 ; Astronomy Club 3 : Handicraft Club 3, 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. KENNETH MICKELSON “Ken Kodak fiend and artist too May this book prove it to you. Football 1; Baseball 1; Orchestra 1, 2; Dramatics 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3 ; Jazz Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Advanced Art 2, 3.; Intramurals 2. 3 : Prom Committee 3 ; Paper Staff 3 ; Gleaner 3, 4 : Advanced Camera Club 4 ; K. D. K. Club. JAMES MONTGOMERY “Jim” Jim’s idea is that real fun May be had with a rod and gun. Intramurals 2. 4 ; Handicraft 3 ; Sports Group 3. 4 : Recreation Club 3 : Bache-lors Club 4 ; Football 4 : Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Safety Patrol 4. Beautiful queen of the Junior ball Many a cheer she led for all. Rand I, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 1, 2. 3 ; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 : Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3: Dance Orchestra 2, 3, 4 ; Loyalty Board 3 ; Archery 3; Class Play 4 ; Voice Class 4; Cooking Club 4 ; Camera Club 4. LAURA MAE MEYER Lass who took four years in three May future years bring victory. Dramatics 2: News Club 2; loyalty Representative 2; Commerce Club 4 ; Mixed Chorus 4 ; Gleaner 4. VERNICE MEYER Very young but has a flair—for Many styles of doing hair. G. R. A. 1 ; Glee Club 2, 3. 4 ; Sports Group 3 ; Chiselers Club 3 ; Camera Club 4 ; Mixed Chorus 4. ROGER MONTANYE “Mutiny Rather small in stature is he Mischief lurks in each grin you see. Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Handicraft 3; Home Mechanics 3 ; Sports Group 3, 4 ; Bachelors Club 4 ; Camera Club 4. EVA MUNDTH Ever a smiling and cheerful lass Munches candy in every class. Debate 3 ; Declamation 3, 4 ; Dramatics 3 ; Camera Club 4 ; Gleaner 4. IRVIN MUNDTH In some things I have great power Making the library the seventh hour. Future Farmers 1, 2, 3 ; Intramurals 2. 4 ; Home Mechanics 3; Bachelors Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4 : Rod and Gun Club 4. KENNETH NINNEMAN “Kenny Known as a tease on the Loganville bus Never in class makes much of a fuss. Home Mechanics 3 ; Radio Club 3 ; Intramurals 3. 4 ; Bachelors Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. WARREN NIEBUHR “Peewee With music as his greatest aim Nothing will stop his flight to fame. Glee Club 1 : Mixed Chorus 1 ; Basketball 1 : Class Officer 1, 2: Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 : Intramurals 2, 4 : Astronomy Club 3 ; Home Mechanics 3 ; Prom Committee 3: Golf 3, 4 ; Safety Patrol 4 ; Class Play 4 : Modern Music 4. RAYMOND PAGE “Wimpy” Races to dances far and near Pulls for LaValle, his hometown dear. LaValle 1, 2; Football 3: Camera Club 3 ; Handicraft Club 3 : Intramurals 3, 4 ; Hoofers Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4 ; Recreation Club 4. JUANITA PALMER .1 -to Pla a French horn. Volley Ball i. 2: Basketball 1, 2; O.R A. i : Band l. Charm Club 3; Advanced Music 3; Li bi ti | Club i : Cooking Club 4. GEORGE RABUCK Gala and gags —he's quite a hit Regarded as the locker-room wit. Ironton 1, 2: Softball 1, 2: Basketball 1, 2; Recreation Club 3 ; Future Farmers 3; Intramurals 3, 4 : Football 3, 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4. MARY RICE Babe- Miniature lady who expresses her views Readily because she edits the news. G.R.A. 1 ; Basketball 1, 2; Band 1, 2. 3, 4 ; I royalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Outdoor Club 2; Prom Committee 3: Newspaper 3, 4 : (Editor) Gleaner Staff 3, 4 ; Dramatics 4 ; Play Committee 4 ; Voice Class 4. HELEN ROLOFF Heroine of the Senior play “Reel career she’ll find some day. G.R.A. 1: Basketball 1. 2; Band 1. 2; Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Dramatics 2, 3, 4 : Prom Committee 3 : Commerce Club 3 ; Hoofers Club 4. WILMA RUSCH Willing and eager to the end Ready always to serve a friend. G.R.A. 1 ; Newspaper 3. 4 ; Charm Club 3: Gleaner 3, 4 ; Commerce Club 4. EDWARD SCHRANK Ed Ed’s a “go-getter” in every way. Scores in studies and in play. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Sports Group 3, 4 ; Handicraft 3; Volley Ball 3 ; Home Mechanics 3 : Bachelors Club 4 : Turners Club 4 ; Recreation Club 4 ; Tennis 4. TOM PETERSON Tops in fun, and to all a friend Patrols the street from end to end. Cazenovia 1, 2: Football 3; High Pressure Club 3 ; Radio Club 3 : Rod and Gun Club 4 : Radio Club 4 ; Safety Patrol 4. LENORE REBETEA Lenore is hard to keep in sight Really loves to fly by night. Glee Club 1 ; Charm Club 3: Chiselers Club 3 ; Seaming Schemers 4. ELDERT ROEWER Easy to see what he likes to do. Reads the sports and dances too. Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2: Handicraft Club 3; Radio Club 3; Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. NORBERT RUDY “Pete- Notable for his silent ways Rule is silence, he says it pays. La Valle 1, 2; Softball 2; Basketball 2: Recreation Club 3: Future Farmers 3: Radio Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4. FERN SALTER Forever in memory her voice will be Songbird of the air, the earth, the sea. Band 1, 2; Superior Central High 3; Glee Club 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Voice Class 4. LORRAINE SCHROEDER Looks to art as her career Sees her future bright and clear. G.R.A. 1: Dramatics 1, 2: Basketball 1. 2; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Art 1. 2, 3, 4 ; Mixed Chorus 8: Nature Club 3: Charm Club 3, 4 ; Orchestra 3. 4 ; Cooking Club 4 ; Handicraft Club 4. HAROLD SCHUETTE Hails from the lunch room with lots of vim Swoops through the halls to be first in the gym. Baseball 1 ; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Handicraft Club 3: Home Mechanics Club 3 ; Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4 ; Camera Club 4. ROSELLA SCHUETTE Rings out notes from her clarinet. Sews as well as any you’ve met. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 : Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4 ; Seaming Schemers 4. GERTRUDE SELLE “Gert” Gracing this page is a lovely lass She worked hard to help our class. Glee Club 1 : Mixed Chorus 1 ; Orchestra 1, 2. 3; String Quartette 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Recreation Club 3; String Ensemble 3; Library Club 4 : Foreign Correspondence Club 4. LOUISE SHULTIS Latin, Science and History She knows them all from A to Z. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Chiselers Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3, 4 ; Dramatics 4 ; Class Play Committee 4 ; Voice Class 4. ROBERT SPORLEDER Bob” Radio should be his aim Symphony is to him a game. Tennis 1 ; Conductors Music Club 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4 : Dance Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Advanced Music 3: Prom Committee 3. CONRAD STEINWEG Careful in all he may say or do Singers like him are very few. Glee Club 1, 3: Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4: Home Mechanics 3 ; Handicraft 4 ; Bachelors Club 4. SUSAN STONE Successful editor of the Gleaner staff She’s full of pep and loves to laugh. G.R.A. 1 : Outdoor Club 1, 2 ; Dramatics 1. 2: Glee Club 1, 3; Basketball 1. 2. ; Volley Ball 1, 2, 3 : Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4 : Loyalty Committee 2, 3, 4 : Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Prom Committee 3 ; Newspaper Staff 3; Forensics 3, 4 ; Gleaner 3, 4 (Editor) ; Girls’ Trio and Sextette 3, 4: Hoofers Club 4 : Class Play Committee 4. GERTRUDE STRUCK Gentle, quiet, and fair of face Shorthand and typing will win her a place. Sports Club 3 : Glee Club 3 ; Commerce Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. PAUL VOGEL Presenting here the “butcher boy Verily some maiden’s joy. Janesville 1, 2; Recreation Club 3, 4 : Football 4 : Kittenball 3, 4 : Intramurals 3, 4 ; Sports Group 3, 4 : Glee Club 3, 4. MARY SHEDLESKI Must have her lessons every day Successful girl in every way. G. R. A. 1 : Loyalty Committee 1 : Basketball 1, 2 : Outdoor Club 2 : Handicraft 3; Charm Club 3; Cooking Club 4 ; Seaming Schemers 4. ROE SHULTIS “Stub” Real student we’ve heard tell Stars on the football team as well. Future Farmers 1. 2, 3: Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Football 3, 4 ; Prom Committee 3: Bachelors Club 4 ; Volley Ball 4. JAMES STAHNKE “Jim” Just and fair he plays the game Success in golf will bring him fame. Wonewoc 1 : Sports Group 2, 3 ; Golf 2, 3, 4 ; Intramurals 2 : Handicraft 3 ; Basketball 3, 4 : Camera Club 4 ; Turners Club 4 ; Rod and Gun Club 4 ; Bachelors Club 4 ; Class Play 4. EVELYN STERN Expects to be a stewardess but She must curb her tardiness. G.R.A. 1 ; Outdoor Club 1 ; Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 3; Loyalty Committee 1. 2, 3, 4 : Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Charm Club 3 ; Sports Group 3 ; Prom Committee 3 ; Mixed Chorus 4 : Hoofers Club 4 ; Cooking Club 4 ; Class Play 4. HAZEL STRICKERT Hale and hearty, helpful soul Student on the honor roll. Glee Club 1, 4; Debate 3; Dramatics 3, 4 ; Class Play 4. RICHARD STRUCK “Dick” Regulates traffic with certainty Sending us home as safe as can be. Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4 : Band 1. 2. 3, 4 ; Sports Group 3, 4 ; Recreation Club 3, 4 : Camera Club 4 : Hoofers Club 4 : Safety Patrol 4. HARRY WAGNER High powered Harry who loves a fight Wrestling and boxing show his might. Prom Committee 3: High Pressure Club 3: Recreation Club 3, 4 : Hoofers Club 4 ; Tennis 4 ; Loyalty Representative 4 ; Class Play 4. HELEN WAGNER Hair which has that reddish hue With the pep and zip it stands for, too. Ableman 1 ; Wilmont 1 : Chicago 1 ; Charm Club 8 : Newspaper Staff 8 : Camera Club 4 : Commerce Club 4. JOSEPHINE WAGNER Just a bit proud of her family tree Webster's kin, who wouldn’t be? Lime Ridge 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3: Handicraft 3; Charm Club 4 ; Library Club 4. FRANCES WESTEDT Full of practical jokes and fun WinninK friendship from everyone. Hand 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Loyalty Committee 2, 3 ; Archery 2, 4 : Recreation Club 3 ; Chis-elers Club 3 : Prom Committee 3 ; Gleaner Staff 3. 4 : Class Play Committee 4 ; Dramatics 4 ; Newspaper Staff 4 : Forensics 4. ROSELEE WHEELER Radiant and carefully she propels ner way Working hard with little to say. G.R.A. 1 ; Outdoor Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3; Loyalty Committee 1, 3; Long Beach Polytechnic 2: Volley Ball 2. 3: Sport Club 3: Prom Committee 3; Class Play Committee 4; Mixed Chorus 4 ; Gleaner 4. MON ELL WHITE Bud ’ Lofty monarch with his queen Winning always, cap of our team. Secretary and Treasurer 1 ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Softball 1. 2: Tennis 2; Vice-President 2; Class President 3; Camera Club 3 ; Hoofers Club 4 ; Class Play 4. JEAN WICKERSHAM Just like an angel as you can see With wings of great ability. Basketball 1 : Orchestra 1,3; Glee Club 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 : Loyalty Committee 2. 4 ; Prom Committee 3 ; Dramatics Club 3, 4 ; Advanced Art 4 ; Class Play 4 : Newspaper 4 ; Cooking Club 4. ARTHUR WINECKE Art A boy who is so very tall With a singing voice charming to all. Handicraft Club 3, 4 ; Sports Group 3, 4 : Glee Club 3, 4 ; Mixed Chorus 3, 4. HELEN ZIECH Help to keep the treasury straight Zestful when arguing points in debate. I oyalty Representative 1 : Glee Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Volley Ball 1, 2 : Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Debate 1, 2. 3, 4 ; Charm Club 3 ; Prom Committee 3; Newspaper 3; Gleaner 3, 4 ; Chiselers Club 4 ; Handicraft Club 4 : Class Secretary and Treasurer 4. GLORIA GIUMSHAW Great gain to us this scholar new Greetings, Gloria, to you ! Madison East High 1, 2. 3; Rockford 4B; Golf Club 3; Commerce Club 3, 4; Hoofers Club 4 ; Cooking Club 4. GERALD WHITTY “Gerry Girls came first, intramurals next Wings his way through the thickest text. Intramurals 1, 2, 3. 4; Football 1, 2; Handicraft 3 ; Sports Group 3, 4 ; Hoofers Club 4 : Bachelors Club 4 ; K.D.K. Club 4 ; Recreation Club 3, 4. VICTOR WIENING Vic” Vocal ability and piano too Worthwhilestudent through and through. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Advanced Music 2, 3; Vocal Solos 2, 3, 4 ; Modern Music Orchestra 4 : Commerce Club 4 ; Voice Class 4. FLORENCE YORMAN Flornie Flie o’er the ice with the greatest of ease Yes, a second Sonja Henie, if you please. Sport Group 3; Dramatics 3; Prom Committee 3; Foreign Neighbors Club 4 ; Hoofers Club 4. CLIFFORD HEITKAMP Came the second semester so His picture’s here in the wrong row. Spooner 3, 4B; Physical Education 3; Rod and Gun Club 4 : Bachelors Club 4. (planfL Wd. 7940 Toft Rout—Donald Burmester, Edna Schaefer, Elenor McCarthy, Robert Schluter, William Schultz, Junior Frank, Raymond Kohlmeyer, Harry Wendt, Philip Stern, Caroline Jolitz, Rocille O’Connor. Second Roiv— Lester Krey, Bertha Krueger, Roselyn Steinhorst, Irene Stanhope. Lola Wagner, Delores Fuller, Valera Behn, Reinhard Held, Arthur Maske, Llewellyn Herritz. Third Row—Philip Grantin, Richard Beth, Dorothy Head, Jane Hannon, Charles Dreifke, Philip Sedgwick, Marvin White, Kenneth Schroeder, Edward Sweeney, Carl Stubenvoll, Harvey Faivrc. Rottom Row—William Struck, Helen Domke, Marjorie Mever, Mary Horkan, Re a Derot, Mary Agnes Byrnes, Gilma Schroeder, June Darrow, Harriet Schultz, Faye Fullmer, Stewardess Miss Ross. Insets, Left—President, Ed Sweeney. Right Vice-President, Art Maske. Now let’s visit the barracks of the third year cadets for whom, because of their outstanding accomplishments during their training period, a brilliant flying career is predicted. Thus far, as a unit, they have broken all records in endeavor and achievement. Their ground work is well laid and, knowing that they will continue on this same high plan in their last year, we will be justly proud “to give them their wings.” Much of the glory that they have won is due to the skillful piloting of their squadron commander, Captain Sweeney, and his aids, McCormick, Maske, and Struck. The squadron will long remember the aces whose spectacular loops, spins, and dives, placed many trophies in the halls of the academy There they go in a demonstration flight—Brice Wheeler, Stubenvoll, Maske, Sedgwick, Krc Held, Burmester, Beth, Arvold, Weidma O’Connor, Smith, Bernien, and Struck—expi pilots, all of them, revving their motors as tli meet each obstacle. Another year of service make them capable airmen, well prepared lead in their long distance flight. The Research Crew, Stubenvoll, Leakey, 1 drie, and Bernien, uncovered volumes of it mation as to the relative positions of the U Page twenty-two lOaJxminq lApL Toft Row—Norman Tewes, John Niemann, Bonnie Kinser, Mary Jane Faivre, Florence Sander, Dorothy Montgomery, Edna Held. Julrna Hoeverman, George Shultis. Second Row Mary Lucille Clingman, Eugene O’Connor, Werner Voegeli, Eugene Hawkins, Norman Diece. Raleigh Ison, Victor Schulze, John Bernien. William Leakey, George Tibbitts, Jack Davis, Carroll Weidman. third Row—-Doris Palmer, Neva Witte, Mary Stoltz, Agnes Mcister, Viola Schulte, Fern Harms, Viola Meyer, Verlene McCormick, Robert Hyzer, Walter Tewes, William Smith, Evan Wheeler, Orna Cottington, Benjamin Bailey. Ilottom Row— Enoch Brice. David Arvold, Ruth Harrison, Agnes Stabnaw, Margaret Mears. Mary Agnes Strampe, lea Mae La allette, Jeanette Smith, Kathryn Frambs, Gertrude Murray, Walter Behn, Richard Fondrie. Imets, Left—Treasurer, Bill Struck. Right—Loyalty Representative, Oliver Weir. States, Great Britain, and the totalitarian States in respect to military strength and alliance. Top flights were made by Darrow, Stanhope, Stubenvoll, Montgomery, and Burmester, who were decorated for highest achievement and received certificates of merit. Each class, of course, boasts individuals receiving honor awards, but the third year men top them all in number. In a flight the services of those cadets who keep the log are indispensable. Montgomery, Struck, Darrow, and Fullmer have well recorded and will continue to record the many feats of the bird-men. The social whirl momentarily supplants the rigors of daily routine as the sky pilots ground themselves to spin, turn, and glide at the gala ball of the year. Captain Sweeney and his sponsor, Miss McCarthy, led the guests through the intricacies of the grand march. Brilliant colors transformed the hangar and provided a gay background for this event—the culmination of the cadets’ social season. This class watches its predecessors as they take off on their long flight to some undetermined goal and looks forward to its last year as a period in which it hopes to set new records in aviation history. Page twenty-three QatfaLdu Top Row—Leonard Brueggeman, Fred Stone, Clara Meyer, Gloria Schulze, Agnes Lucht, Rita Fitzgerald, Glennie Long, Genevieve Howland, Delores Gehrig, Arlene Timbers, Margaret Osenroth, tarry Black, Kol ert Kaun. Second Row—Blake Lawrence, Orrlan Gudcnschwager, Clyde Nachtigal, William Clements, Hubert Hinkley, Herbert Hamburg, Neal Cushman, Robert Bohen, Clarence Dorow, Bill Zimmerman, Marvin Hilmer. Melvin Schulenburg, Maurice Karsten, Rol ert Meden-wald. Third Row—Mary Jane Moore, Dorothy Ann Burdick, Jean Campbell, Delores Goodman, Dorothy Ann Woodson, Shirley Du Bois, Jean Fargen, Marlene Huntley, Geraldine Luehrsen, Marion Head, Evelyn Ray, FI or me Lindow, Donald DeVault, Jacob Christopherson, Raymond Bohen. Bottom Row—Donald Williams. Mary Moll, Mary Delany, Winifred Hirst, Dorothy Radloff, Betty Hubbard, Stewardess—Miss LeFevre, Emma Burmester, Ruth Lehmann, Ella Giese, Virginia Roloir, John Hayes. Insets, Left—President, Hubert Hinkley; Right—Vice-President, Virginia Roloff. It was a bright day early in September 1938, when the Sophomore Air Fleet left its barracks and launched bravely into the wide open spaces on their second trip toward their final goal— education. Their first flight taken in 1937 had been generally accepted as successful; but it had been filled with fear on the part of many of the fleet, for this was a new undertaking for them. Bad weather had been encountered; storms seemed to loom up like great mountains before the horizon; but always, somehow, they managed to find a gleam of light shining through just when everything seemed the darkest. Now on this second flight they could set forth, not with caution and uncertainty, but with courage and stability, for all their previous encounters had taught them how to handle their ships in time of distress, how to manage their planes in diff icult maneuvers and how to understand the warnings given them by their delicate instruments with which every plane was fully equipped. This mighty crew, who so eagerly were at- Page twenty-four H l 7947 Top Roic—Reuben Hartje, Danny Strani|)e, Bill Reed, LaVern Meyer, Harry Shedleski, Margin Harms. Second Row—Richard Kelley, Rol ert Voxel, Leonard Fields, Donald Greer, William Horkan, Clayton Brecht I, Lloyd Page, Joe Nichols. Raymond Byrnes, Richard Allin, Dean Greenwood, Robert Gile. Victor Meyer, (.eland Gander. 'third Roto—Margaret Johnson, Beverly Bellmann, Marilyn Miller, Corrine Struck, Thiau Boyd, Ila Boyd, Esther Roediger, Lorna Mae Lucders, Loretta Koenecke, Esther Behn, Sylvia Vogel, Lila Rick, Betty Lou Thorne. Caroline Sommers, Glenn Steffen. Rottom Row—Jerry Johnston, Robert Holtz, Eleanor Harms. Reta O’Malley. Rosa Bromley, Harriet Tilker. Dorothy Westermann, Leona Schenkat, Audrey Ableman. June Friske, Bernice Schmidt, Norma Schluter, Willis Smythe, W'altrr Westedt. Insets, Loft—Treasurer, Arlene Timbers; Right—Loyalty Representative. W'alter Westedt. tempting to gain new victories by conquering unknown fields, were being led by their pilot, Hubert Hinkley, and co-pilot, Virginia RolofT. Stewardess Miss LcFevre kept a watchful eye on the members of the crew as they put all their knowledge of flying into practice. It was not difficult for them to win honors for among their group were outstanding members such as the Athletic Aces: Hubert Hinkley, Glen Steffen, Richard Allin, Maurice Karsten, Fred Stone, and Donald Williams. These boys had won the praise and admiration of other fleets by their excellent work in solo flights. The Scholastic Aces helped to strengthen the entire flying force with their exceptional gains. Among this group we find: Agnes Lucht, Marilyn Miller, and Virginia RolofT. Then, too, the fleet was very proud of their Forensic Ace, Jean Campbell, who showed remarkable ability in her accomplishments. The keeping of the class log was the duty of Arlene Timbers, while the merits of the crewf were kept by Walter Westedt. This year’s flight will be one never to be forgotten; and after a brief stop-over to fuel up with new energy and enthusiasm, all members of the Sophomore Air Fleet will be ready for their flight into the world of knowledge to gain their final and ultimate goal. Page twenty-five J iiaL J'UqhL 'loft Rout Everett Schilling, Ted Earlier, George Tourdot, Arinin Winecke, Virgil I.eMoine, Vincent Faber, Francis Zapp, Dorothy Westedt, Phyllis Hannon, Kathleen Harder, Betty Wendt. Srrond Row—Art Buckley, Bill Fry, John Normington, Reg Hall, Ernest Schencke. Tom Horkan, Boh Zimmerman, Vic Held, Bertha Schulte, Enola Searles, Josephine Struck, Audrey Sclle, Helen Schulze, Nancy Nichols, Elaine De Vault, Florence Perry, Dorothy Schumacher. 'third Row—Arnold Schuette, Willje.rt Klipp, Marcella Grover. Lydia Meyer, Norbert Rose, Bill Dwyer, Junior Lange, Boh Meyer, Audrey Lieht, Kathryne Reines, Lucille Miller, Joyce Warren, Mary Fitzgerald, LaVilla Sainshury, Genevieve ('raker, Eula Long, Reva Wagner, Leota Fuller. Ilottom Row—Jean Felske, Mary Ewing, Mary Tourdot, Reta Kutzhach, Juanita Vogel, Hazel Montgomery, Mary Mundth, Dorothy Tilker, Evelyn Frazier, Helen Schilling, Arleen Page, Frances Jones, Martha Hopper, Hildegard Schulz, Voda Zimmerman. Insets, Left—Stewardess, Miss Randall; Right President, Reg Hall. “That’s all for today. Report tomorrow.” With these words from the Captain, eager faces smiled with confidence. They now were the new Flying Cadets of Reedsburg High School, looking forward to the thrill and excitement of a new career that was to teach them climbing to heights they had never known. What fun, what adventure! The words of the Captain had been words of wisdom to these know ledge thirsting Cadets. The words and challenge still rang out as they recalled his advice. “When you get to a flying field, you are like- ly to find a certain daredeviltry among some of the flying students. Don’t be misled by this— it often covers up the fact that they are just as nervous as you new cadets. Many of those you might call daredevils are exactly opposite. They carefully figure out what they are going to do, and they know their plane and themselves; they don’t rely on guesswork. A spectacular flyer can do, and has done, about everything possible with a plane, but he knows what he is doing. The ones wrho arc daredevils in the sense that they will ‘take a chance on anything’ and don’t Page twenty-six for, (plmuL 1%2 Top Row—Joe Tibbitts, William Sorge, Ronald Ison, Richard Miehe, Richard Leicher, Gerald Boyd, Allen Behn, Kenneth Schmidt, Nathan McClure, Donald Feigltt, Lowell lluebing, Rollin Spraet , KucImmi Gade. Second Row—Alva Ableman, Mainard Holt . Carl Beth, Betty Stahnke, Norbert Anderson. Ray Driefke, Andrew Schroeder, Rol ert Vogel, Clcmcncc Lyckberg, Herbert Wendt, Harold Breen, Erma Korth. Donald Meyer, Kenneth Krueger, Robert Thies, Evan Clingman. 'third Row—Geraldine Rindfleisch, Carrol Meyer, Jeanette Farber, Gynith Abbs, Dorothy Kaun, Marcella Rusch, Elaine Wilcox. Phyllis Hale. Lorraine Schilling, Betty Niebuhr, Gloria Hoeverinan, Marjorie Powell, Renata Lucht. Clarabell Delany, Janet Mente, Mary Haugh. Bottom Row—Imogene Boyd, Helen Klitzner, Rita Flynn, Jeanne Burmester, Mildred Burmester, Mary Ellen Clemens. Florence Rusch, Josephine Peterson, Shirley Winter, Gwendolyn Goodman, Joyce Wheeler, Adeline Farber, Rosamond Luetkins, Betty White, Rita Hawkins, Jeanette Bryan, Dorothy Metcalf, I.aura Gurgel, Ruth Lucht. Imels, Left—Treasurer, Bill Fry; loyalty Representative, Betty White. care what happens, don’t as a rule last long enough to be called anything, except ‘dead birds. “While you are taking instructions, keep thinking about your flying and how to improve it. Remember everything your instructor says, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about any points you don’t quite ‘get.’ “Don’t pay any serious attention to the advice and the ‘barracks flying’ talk of other students. They are learning, just as you are; yet there are always some that can, and will, tell you everything there is to know about flying. If they say anything that causes you any doubt, immediately ask your instructor about it; don’t ask anyone else. Get it cleared up in your mind, or you may fall into a bad flying habit or belief.” With such challenging thoughts, nothing could stop these anxious Cadets. They chose as Chief Cadet, Reginald Hall, assisted by Ground Manager Bill Frye. Betty White was their choice for the Cadets’ Stewardess. With their eyes to the sky, and high ambitions their goal, these Flying Cadets should really glide far and soar high in their four years in our great flying school. Page twenty-seven Sdwlct Jtic, CLcsia Top Row—Bill Guenther, Helen Farber, Donald Burmester, Mary Shedlrski, Frances Leicher. Second Row—Irene Stanhope, Diana Hochmuth, Dorothy Montgomery. Louise Shultis, Carl Stubenvoll. Holt am Row—Roselee Wheeler, Bernard Braun, June Darrow, John Harrington. The ambitious scholastic aces are the high flyers of R. H. S. The standard they set is the goal for which the other cadets strive. To receive the honor of being an ace, an average of ninety-five or a straight “A” in each academic subject, for two six weeks out of four, must be obtained. This year there are fourteen aces, five of them Juniors, and nine Seniors. It seems like a small number, but by flying the plane of knowledge to a high mark, the school will keep its lofty level. Page twenty-eight CwvSPww yyiuAixi Sdojia. lop Roic—Koeneckc, Harms. Meyer, Koenig. Second Row—Brice. Harrow. Sedgwick, Sporlcder, Harrow, Luehrsen, Wcstcdt. McClure, Klecbcr, Leakey, Moyer, Osenroth. Third Row—Held, Strampe, Burdick, Bellman, Woodson, Schucttc, Gudenschwager, Hale, Wickersham, Arvold, Mu kelson. Boyd, Boyd, Palmer. Fourth Row—Mr. Kitzenthalcr. Schmidt, Outcalt, Lund, Goodman. Meyer, Lucht, Strampe, Niebuhr, Rice, Mepham. Stone, Davis, Wheeler. Reed. liotlotn Row—Fullmer, Williams, O’Connor, RolofL Schaefer, Hummel, Rose, Bernini, Hoeverman, Cowles, Hoevcrman, Niebuhr, Tibbitts. Much interest was shown by the veterans and cadets of the Rcedsburg Hangar in instrument flying both in groups and as soloists. The purr and roar of the motors called all those cadets interested in rhythm and melody to bring their instruments, ready to tune-up the engines for real music. The rhythm fest, with its fifty-six members, met i:i Room G, the practice or warm-up room, three times a week. Throughout the year there were many appearances of these cadets, w'ho became known as musicians. In the early spring these musicians compete at tournaments held to see who could produce the sweetest or most stirring sounds. This year the maneuvers were held at the Mauston Hangar. The success of these musicians was due to the efforts and excellent musical ability of their Lieutenant in charge of Instrument Flying. ♦ Mr. Ritzenthaler, our band and orchestra instructor, started his musical career by organizing the first High School band of Black River Falls. He came to Reedsburg, his home town, in 1934. Under his direction the band has won many firsts, and last year attended the National Regional convention at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Page thirty MR. RITZENTHALER I in' toi MRS. RALPH WIRTH Mrs. Ralph Wirth is special instructor of string groups in the public schools. She received her B. F. A. at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Her first experience in teaching music was assistant at the Molzcr Violin School. In Reedsburg she is recognized for her musical ability as a violin soloist, and is very efficient as the string instructor. To complete the course of instrument flying, all types of instruments are brought together in the orchestra to produce a hum of the motors which is quite different from that of the band. This group of thirty-six members consists of the brass, woodwind, percussion, and string instruments; the strings being the section that is most outstanding. Each string cadet has a course in solo flying under the supervision of Mrs. Ralph A. Wirth. Then, on Wednesday and Friday mornings, the assembly is brought together and much finer sounds arc produced as a result of this individual training. This year the orchestra, under the direction of Lieutenant Ritzenthaler, made the crosscountry flight to the Mauston Hangar for the tournament, where it was judged solely on concert playing in the C division. lop Ron— Schaefer, Bellmann, Woodson, Schmidt, Fullmer. Hoeverman, Niebuhr. Palmer. Palmer, Kleeber. SrconH Row— Darrow, Head, Kinser. Boyd. Abbs, Behn, Schulze. Grotelueschen. Hoeverman. Bottom Row—Brice, Harms, Lund, Mr. Ritzenthaler. Leakey, Williams, McClure, Boyd. Horhmuth, Miller, Harms, Koenig, Niebuhr. Page thirty-one DfL (jJinqA, Top Row While, Witte. Rick, Stricken, Woodson, Shultis, Sommers. Sfrond Row Tilker, Grover, Winter, Meyer, Ray, Schultz, Re l etea, Vogel, We liter man, Schcnkat, Meyer. Third Row Burmestcr, Powell, Schumacher, Schilling. Reines, Struck, Wendt, Schilling, Mente, Salter. _ Rot tow Row Z i m m c r in a n, Schmidt, Westedt, Meyer, W:arren. Miss Neitzel. Stalin-ke, Schulze, Tilker, Moore, Murray. 7 op Row Kropp, H a r m s, G a d c, Hummel, Horhmuth. Heit-kamp. Harms, Hell-man n. Second Row Head, Head, Hannon, Fargen, Leather berry, Long, Lucht, Flynn, Dar-gel, Harrison. Gehrig, Jessop. Third Row Luehrsen, Lehmann. Ableman, Licht, Kaun, Hopper, Jones, Farber, Fclskc, Hubbard, Korth. Rot tow Row Burdick, Goodman, Campbell, Hannon, Klitzner, Lucht, Harder, Boyd, Boyd, Rinser, Long. The Girls' Glee Club—The high-pitched calls of eighty-five songbirds heard on Friday during the 6th hour indicated that the Girls’ Glee Club was rehearsing up on third floor. Though they practiced but one hour a week, the work accomplished was very successful. The Glee Club was a part of the Antiphonal Choir in the Christmas program given by the vocal department of both schools. The most important appearance was at the Music Tournament at Mauston. Miss Neitzel, the vocal instructor of public school music, gained much of her experience by several years teaching in the South. Besides planning the vocal music for the grades, Miss Neitzel has charge of the High School choral direction, the organizing of vocal ensembles, and the training of soloists. MISS NEITZEL Director Page thirty-two D . Sottty- Top Row Brice, Wineckc, Stubcnvoll. Second Row Wrining, Sprartz, Hayes, Harms, Hor-kan, Strampe, Kami. Meyer. Gud-enswager, Braun, Luc h i, Steinweg, Hamburg. Third Row Tilker, Thorne, Ray, Wheeler, Stern. Rice. Wicker sham, Meyer, Gehrig, Linaow, Koenecke, Lueders. Fourth Row Miss Neitzel, Harrison, M ep h a m, Kleeber, Slone, Hummel, Kropp, Gade, Harms. Nley-?r, Fullmer, Harms, Roediger, Lund. Bottom Row Schumacher. Head, Held. Hamburg, Horhmuth, Schuct-te, Shultis, .Salter, Woodson, BcII-mann, Miller. Top Row Zimmerman, Hueb-ing, Kami, Roewer, Braun, Williams. Second Row Lycklierg, Wiening, Winecke, Brice, Stubenvoll, Guden-schwager, Luchl, Colvin. Bottom Row Ableman, Horkan, Cottingion, Hamburg, Miss Neitzel, Horkan, McClure, Anderson, Hayes. The Mixed Choir The Mixed Choir, composed of fifty-one members, could be heard from the top of the Hangar twice a week: on Monday during the 7th hour and on Wednesday during the 4th hour. The Choir, unlike the Glee Clubs, did not have any mechanism associated with them, and became known as the A Capella Choir. Upper classmen made up the largest part of this select group, which received its training under the able direction of Commandrix Neitzel. The Music Tournament signalled Reedsburgs’ Songsters to fly “On Wings of Song” to the Mauston Hangar, with the rest of the music department. The Choir was very impressive this year in their new choir robes which were presented to them by the Mothers of School Musicians. The Boys’ Glee Club Bass and Baritone notes in the hangar told the ground crew that the Boys’ Glee Club rehearsals were held on Thursday during the 5th hour. The boys numbered thirty and were under the direction of Commandrix Neitzel. Besides taking part in the Christmas program, the Boys’ Glee Club had a part in a Main Room program where it presented a group of College pep songs. The big event of the year was the Music Tournament at Mauston, where it entered in Class C as did the Girls’ Glee Club. Page thirty-three ChaJdinq Uvl fouAASL Sit ling Byrnes, Meyer, Rusch, Mundth, Farber, Harms, Tibbitts, Leakey, Bernien. Standing Stul envoll, Miss Hart, Harrington, Harms, Bolin. Sitting Fondrie, Westedt, Hamburg, Kleeber, Ziech, Montgoin-ery. Standing I. u n cl. Wheeler, Mr. lAK fl oro. On the ground floor of the hangar is a room, ordinary in appearance, yet different from most rooms in that it is the ofTicial headquarters of the 1939 Gleaner staff, where one can hear the hum of activity buzzing like so many motors; everyone is busy writing copy, some with fingers racing over the typewriters, and others with pencils flying over the paper. The responsibility of publishing the Gleaner falls entirely on the shoulders of Miss Hart, who is the chief-advisor of the staff. Under her are Co-pilots Stone and Harrington, the former working as editor-in-chief and the latter taking complete charge of air correspondence. Ably assisting the above mentioned is Art Editor Mickelson, and a competent staff, each member having a special task to fulfill. To illustrate the method and order of editing the Gleaner, one must first go back to the beginning of the school year, when a small committee, composed of Zeich, Kleebcr, Wheeler, Stone, and Mickelson, met and made plans for the theme and lay-out of the Gleaner. This group planned the book, and turned it over to the Senior Section Committee, headed by Rice. The committee consisting of Meyer, Darrow, Byrnes, Farber, Rusch, and Hamburg, made rhymes for each senior. At the same time the Photographers Bohn, Leakey, Bernien, Mickelson, and Harms continued to gather pictures, frequently prodded by Chairman Westedt. When the pictures began to be turned in, the Mounting Committee started work. Darrow, Wheeler, Westedt. Kleeber, and Stone labored over the pictures every night, usually flying home just in time for supper. Wheeler, Kleeber, and Tibbitts identified the pictures before they were sent to the engraver. Meantime, the copy assignments had been made and each staff member was busy. Those who wrote copy were—Harrington: Co-Pilot, Wise Crack-ups; Wheeler: The Hangar, Scholastic Aces; Kleebcr: Music Section; Ziech: Debate, Forensics; Rice: Newspaper; Montgomery: Social Hour; Westedt: Dramatics; Stubenvoll: Safety Patrol, assisting with Athletic Section, which was under complete charge of Harms; Lcicher: School Board, Secretary, Faculty Section, Senior Activities; Stone: Flight Log, Foreword, and Gleaner. After the copy had been turned in, the typists. Mundth, Behn, Farber, and Montgomery, prepared it for the printer. SUSAN STONE JOHN HARRINGTON Editor Business Nlanagrr Page thirty-four J'UqkL YIqwa. Front Row, Sitting Rice, Fullmer, Schaefer, Leicher. Hack Row, Sitting Stern, McCormick, (Irotelueschen, Wes-t e 1 t, Schroedei, Jolitz, Rusch. Standing Miss Stanfield, WickeriKam, Harms. Switch On! Contact! And with a flying start the school newspaper began a successful flight through the year “39”. The aim of the newspaper was to encircle the activities and school life at Reedsburg High and was, therefore, appropriately called “The Lasso” (School Noose). It was mimeographed, about fifteen pages in length, and published six times during the school year. A Freshman issue was first, succeeded by one for Thanksgiving, for Valentine’s Day, for Spring, for Prom and for Graduation. Skill in writing, the indispensable technique of journalism, was exercised throughout the year by a competent staff under the direction and supervision of the advisor. Miss Stanfield, and the editor, Mary Rice. Jean Wickersham, a senior who has shown natural ability and training in art, drew the “Lasso” covers, sketched cartoons and illustrations for the paper. Faye Fullmer gave evidence of her ability as a feature writer. Royce Harms kept the sports-minded readers abreast of the times with his interesting reports, while Verlene McCormick, Doris Grotelueschen, Frances Westedt, and Wilma Rusch obtained social and personal news from among the classmen. Phil Stern’s important duty was to assemble the humorous incidents and he was also engaged as mimeographer. The excellent work in recording the activities of the various clubs was done by Edna Schaefer, Gilma Schroeder, Frances Leicher and Caroline Jolitz. The Commerce Club and their teacher, Miss Rick, were responsible for the typing of all stencils. MARY RICE MISS STANFIELD Editor Advisor The headlines of the regular sections were Editorial, Notable Events Within School, Biographies, News from Junior High, and Stuff ’n’ Things. These were supplemented in each issue by special feature articles of current importance and on miscellaneous subjects, all of which were published under by-lines. The members of the staff—future journalists, perhaps—-have found ample education and outlet for their talents in preparing the issues of “The Lasso”. This education was furthered by the attendance of the advisor and editor at the Annual Editors Conference in Madison. They brought back new ideas, such as streamlining, cartoons, printing for effect, and lively features. Page thirty-five 'lofi Hoic Mr. I lot kan, Fondric, Stubenvoll, Leakey. Hot tom Ron- Haines, Kolofl, Ziech, Bernicn. The Debate team this year, under the direction of Mr. Donald Horkan, participated in two different tournaments. The first of these meets, a sectional tournament in which they placed second, was held at Reedsburg. The other, the Conference tournament, in which seven schools participated, was held at Viroqua, Reedsburg placing fourth. This year the question debated was “Resolved: That the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain.” The team consisted of only four members this year rather than six as in the past, but due to the many debates in which Reedsburg participated, all members of the debate squad were given an opportunity to debate at least once. On the first team this year were Leonard Haines and Helen Roloff, affirmative speakers, and Carl Stubenvoll and Helen Ziech, negative. The students responded well to the call for orators, extemporaneous speakers, and readers this year. In the elimination contest on March 23 and 24, approximately forty students took part. Those who won over their fellow schoolmates were : Jean Campbell, humorous declamatory ; Ruth Hamburg, serious declamatory; Helen Roloff, oratory; Susan Stone, extemporaneous reading; and Leonard Haines, extemporaneous speaking. After hours of serious practice under the instruction of Miss Stanfield, Miss Ross, and Mr. Horkon, the students journeyed to Richland Center on March 25, to compete in the Conference tournament. Jean Campbell and Leonard Haines received second and third places respectively. On Thursday night, March 30, the sectional meet was held at Baraboo, with Reedsburg, Portage, and Bar-aboo participating. Helen Roloff received first at Baraboo, Deerfield, and Whitewater, and represented Reedsburg at the state contest. Top «o.«—Roiofr. Hamburg. Hot tom Ron—Campbell. Haines, Stone. Page thirty-six Cbhamcdtb ddvonhjUuidu 1. Pantomimes were an accomplishment of the Freshman group. 2. Play production led in Sophomore Dramatics. 3. The Junior Dramatic club mem-l� er paused in their practice of “The Midnight Ghost” to have this picture taken. 4. The Club of Thespians was composed solely of Senior K rls. “Meet the Millionaire,” one of the main attractions of the air show, was a three act play directed by Miss Stanfield. Leading roles in the comedy were held by Warren Niebuhr and Helen Roloflf with an excellent supporting cast. Leonard Harms was the capable stage manager and Frances Westcdt secured unusually colorful costumes. These and other ground mechanics made up the stage crew. Mephain, Stahnke, Harms. Stricken. Kleelier. Koenig Niebuhr, Roloff, Wagner, White, Wickersham. Rabuek, Hockmuth, Harms, Miss Stanfield. Page thirty-seven SociaL ?(ojjUl ire thiL JjjjunqsL elenor McCarthy ed sweeney Prom Queen Prom King SOCIAL CALENDAR September 23 Senior Parly November 18 Junior Party February 10 Sophomore Party April 14 Freshman Party May 5 Junior Prom May 20 Loyalty Banquet 1938-39 proved to be a successful social year for the passengers of the R. H. S. airlines. The picture at the upper left shows some passengers registering before the Senior Hop. At the lower left you get a glimpse of them at the refueling station. The Juniors gave their party to the tune of: “A Tisket, a Tasket, Reedsburg wants a basket,” and the Sophomore showed us a hearty time at their Valentine party. The Junior Bubble Ball, led by Edward Sweeney and his queen, Elenor McCarthy, was a success as the dancers glided to the music of Red Robert’s orchestra. These night flights were all successful, and seemed to make the students quite “air minded.” Hats off to their sponsors! Page thirty-eight Top Row—Wagner, Westedt, Weir, Mr. Loofboro. Bottom ?ou —White, Miss Gcnsch, Miss Wendtbnd. To keep up with the streamlining of the curriculum, the Loyalty program this year diverged from the usual stunts at the annual banquet. An outstanding girl from each class was presented, and the one representing the winner in the race for the Loyalty trophy was crowned Loyalty Queen. Sophomore Table—Musical General View of Banquet Tables Junior Table— Stars LOYALTY DECORATIONS—19J8 Freshman Table School Days Page thirty-nine JivsLjhjim Flight Records (Library Club) Air Correspondence (Foreign Neighbors Club) Aircraft (Handicraft Club) Airline Chefs (Bachelors Club) Personality Testing (Charm Club) Stewardesses (Girls’ Cooking) Airy Chats (Speech Club) Land Crew l Future Farmers Club) Airplane Mechanics (Home Mechanics) Sharpshooters (Camera Club) Page forty d(nuMu cl (jJbsiIl Kndio Engineers (Radio Club) Bird's-Eye View (Nature Club) Feeding the Birds (Rod and Gun Club) Feminine Mechanics (Chiselers Club) Winged Feet (Hoofers Club) Secretaries (Commerce Club) Entertainment (Jazz Orchestra) Menders (Sewing Club) Draftsmen (Beginner’s Art) Chief Draftsmen (Advanced Art) ltGS8 Page forty-one OFFICERS 1. Tom Peterson 2. Jim Montgomery 3. Bob Buckley 4. Bob Buckley 5. Bill Struck Jao($Ui dqjmiiu The traffic engineering and safety management of the schools of Reedsburg are centered in the safety patrol. This patrol of forty-four boys is made up of the four schools of Reedsburg. It is run in much the same order as any other law enforcement agency. The Patrol Leader for the High School is Royce Harms. The other three group leaders are Marvin Spraetz, Lutheran School; Mark Stone, Training School; and John Dobso.t, South School. The boys report all traffic disorders and violations of the safety code to Mr. Hanson, who is Commanding Officer of the entire organization. If the guilty party is a repeated offender, his acts are reported to Mr. DeLong or Mr. Normington who personally admonish the accused. If nothing can be done, he is reported to the city police department and justice is dealt out. Top Roiv—Held, Struck, Dorow, Peterson, Bernien, Advisor—Mr. Sfiond Kou• OucKiev, .Niemann, Mone, Poll, Montgomery, Grantin, Tewes, Struck, Niebuhr. 'Third Row— Kanev, Spraetz, Harder, Shultze. Dobson. Krey, Schrank, Wilcox, Breen. Perry, Schweke. liottom Row—Buckley, Strieker, Burns, Bradley, Meyer, Schroeder, Vogel, Schroeder, Peterson, Fry. Fright, Friede. Page forty-two J ooibalL Sjo undhmtdu Top Ron' Zimmerman, Allen, Westedt, Smith, Weidman, Shultis, Behn, O’Connor, Meyer, Dwyer, Bernien, Weir, Buckley, Schulenburg, Lawrence. Second Row—Line Coach Hanson, Coach Plenke, DuddeLston, Sedgwick, Struck, Arvold, Rabuck, Stone, LeNloine, Beth, Wheeler, Krey, Montgomery, Vogel, Manager Handle Bruggeman, .Assistant Manager Ray Bohen. Bottom Row—Karsten, Burtnester, Shultis, Brice. Darrow, Dorow, C aptain Meyer. Harrington. White, Harms, Hayes, Held. Stul envoll. Maske, Buckley. SEASON’S RECORD CONFERENCE GAMES Date Opponent Place September 30—Tomah ....................Home October 7—Baraboo......................Away Viroqua ...................(Forfeit) October 21- Richland Center ...........Away October 28—Sparta .....................Away November 1—Portage ....................Home R. H. S. Opp. 45 14 13 25 2 0 6 0 0 6 7 33 NON-CONFERENCE GAMES Date Opponent Place R.H.S. Sept. 23—Wisconsin Dells Away 19 Oct. 14—Arena .........Home 19 Opp. 6 0 The ’38 football season found Head Coach John Plenke and Line Coach Fred Hanson piloting the R. H. S. Aerial Squadron to third place in the conference. Coach Plenke started his football career in his home town of Wisconsin Rapids. In 1929 he started coaching at Black River Falls and in 1934 came to Reedsburg. Coach Hanson started his training at Sturgeon Bay High School and started coaching here at Reedsburg last year. JOHN PLENKE Head Coach I RED HANSON Line Coach Page forty-foilr (2 kiaL dJtiaxJL The Rcedshurg Aerial Squadron started their training at the Reedsburg Athletic Field Sept. 1, and three weeks later met Wisconsin Dells in their first non-conference battle. With a few inexperienced players and many Aces the R. H. S. squad defeated them 19-6. A week of hard training and the squad was again ready to take to the air. This time Tomah came down and attacked the R. H. S. field but the Reedsburg Aces sent them back with a 14-45 defeat. On Friday, Oct. 7, the Reedsburg squad invaded Baraboo but was defeated 25-13. At the very beginning of the battle Baraboo scored a direct hit and kept the lead throughout the game. On Friday, Oct. 14, because Viroqua forfeited, a non-conference battle with Arena was played. The Reedsburg squadron won 19-0. The squad again left home on Friday, Oct. 28, to attack a powerful Sparta team, who defeated Reedsburg 6-0. Four days later the team was attacked by its “Jinx,” Portage, in the last encounter of the year, and was defeated, 33-7. Captain Bob Meyer led the Reedsburg Aerial Squadron to five victories and only three losses. Coach John Plenke, who never has had a team below third place in his nine years of coaching, was assisted by Line Coach Fred Hanson. Hob Meyer, our ace halfback, has been one of the school’s outstanding athletes for the past three years. SUPER BOMBER John Harrington, our quarterback, called the signals and sent the squad into maneuver against the opponents. Hud White was at the right end position to cut down the attack and snag the passes. Carl Stubenvoll was new to the squad and won his insignia at center position. Jim Huddleston, “Dud”—with last year’s experience, filled in the line and cut down many an opponent. Royce Harms worked in very well at the guard position and assisted greatly in offensive and defensive play. Art Maske attacked the opponent from the fullback position. Driving and plunging, he smashed their line. Karl Do row, inexperienced in combat before. soon showed his value to the team and won his insignia. Dean Harrow hurled the football with dead ly accuracy from his halfback position. Enoch Brice, “Duck” Tackle Brice carried on his duties very ably and it was through his efforts that the right side of the line was as strong as it was. Phil Sedgwick was fast and hard to catch when he caught a pass from his left end position. Page forty-six Dave Arvold Although he didn't see much action this year, he was always ready to relieve Harrington at the quarterback position. Jim Hayes did very well as an offensive and defensive player, and his brilliant play at guard position will be missed next year. Roe Shultis A hard, tough blocker and whenever needed, he could clear the way for the ball carrier. Evan Wheeler was speedy and tough. He could lead interference off tackle as well as the best. Maurice Karsten was shifty and speedy and was very successful at circling the opponents’ ends. Lester Krey New to the team, Lester got his first training from Coach Flenke to become a future ace for R. H. S. Reinie” Held is a real athlete. He is good at hurling passes and plunging through the line. Virgil Lc.Moine An aggressive freshman who promises to make a name for himself at the tackle position. fleorgc Rabuck may be short, but he can really fight when in a battle for R. H. S. Page forty-seven Harrile Iirueggeman A faithful manager. Always the first one out for practice and the last to leave. Qunhfv (paJjwL 'loft Ron (loach Jerdeman, Normington, Lcichcr, Rindfleish, Driefkc, Schroeder, Kaney, Fikc, Stern, Hall, Stone, Miller, Zapp. Manager Bruggeman. Srtond Ron O’Malley, Camp, Corwith, Gavin, Gallagher. Burdick, Arvold. liottom How— Poff, McCormick, Ahleman, Goodman, Tibbitts, LeMoine, Stern. Young athletes, who will be the Aces of tomorrow, receive their basic training while in Junior High. This fall six-man football was introduced. Coach Jerdeman, who had 33 boys out this year, ran the schedule as an intramural tournament because they were unable to get games with other schools. This tournament was won by Don Goodman's team. After football training was over the boys turned to basketball, and Coach Jerdeman again turned out a sharpshooting squad. Winning the Baraboo Valley Conference, the Junior High cagers lost but one of twelve games this year. This made a record of but six games lost in the past five years. In the tournament held at La Valle March 14-15 the Reedsburg cagers placed third. loft Row—Zimmerman, Miller. Held, Leicher, Dwyer. LeMoine. Meyer, Clim man, McCormick, Mr. Jerdeman. lioitom Row—Rindfleisch, Hall, FeiKht, Fry, Goodman, Schroeder, Stern. Page forty-eight (ptiWQA. (pJUJkh Ldu loft Ron Srlml , Held, Stone, Schroedcr, Hcrritz. Westedt, Williams, Managers Sinythe. Bohen. Second Ron Coach Hanson, Karsten, Weidtnan, Steffen. Stulxrnvoll. Ilinkley, Burk ley. Allin, Smith, Krcy, Coach l’lrnkr. Bottom Row—Beth, Sedgwick, Brice, Harrington, White, Meyer, Duddleson, Harms, Maske. CONFERENCE GAMES Date Opponent Place R. H. S. Opp. Dec. 9 Tomah 24 18 Dec. 16—Viroqua ...Away 20 26 Dec. 22- Portage ...Home 39 19 Jan. 13—Richland Center . ...Home 18 10 Jan. 20—Baraboo 14 10 Jan. 24- Viroqua 28 21 Jan. 27- Tomah 18 16 Feb. 9—Baraboo ...Home 27 13 Feb. 17 Portage 31 16 Feb. 24-—Richland Center . ...Away 31 22 NON-CONFERENCE GAMES Nov. 29 Hillsboro ..Away 13 21 Dec. 2—Madison Central .. ..Home 25 34 Jan. 4 Wisconsin Rapids.. ..Away 23 24 Jan. Jan. Jan. 5 Port Edwards 22 18 6—Wisconsin Dells .... ..Home 21 15 31 Wisconsin Dells .... ..Away 16 24 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT—REEDSBURG March 9—Lodi............... 46 26 March 10—Portage .......... 33 10 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT—SPARTA ... March 17—Tomah........... 21 28 The Reedsburg Cagers started their basketball maneuvers against two non-conference teams and were defeated in both games. However, Coach Plcnke realized he had some real Aces and he proved it by losing only one of ten conference games. Viroqua with a fast quintet defeated Reedsburg in the fourth game of the season by a score of 20-26, but later when they invaded the Reedsburg gym they were defeated 28-21. On Jan. 4-5 the squad made an overnight expedition to Wisconsin Rapids and Port Edwards. Here on Wednesday night they battled Wisconsin Rapids and were defeated 23-24 in an overtime game. Thursday night they played Port Edwards and succeeded in defeating them 22-18. Friday night, when they returned to Reedsburg, they had an encounter with Wisconsin Dells and again won 21-15. This team, averaging over 6 feet in height, was the first squad ever to have the honor of winning the South Central Conference Championship. In the District Tournament, March 9-10, Reeds-burg met the Lodi and Portage squads whom they defeated to win the Championship for the third consecutive year. However, in the Regional Tournament at Sparta, they were unable to gain a victory over Tomah and were defeated 21-28. Page forty-nine Shooiinq SicUtbu Top Ron- Hud White, Bub Meyer, John Harrington, Enoch Brice. Phil Sedgwick. ioliorn Ron Roycc Harms, Jim Huddleston, Dick Beth. Art Maske, Maurice Karstcn. Captain Bud White led the Rccdsburg Basketball squad to eight victories and only one loss to win the conference championship for the first time in the history of R. H. S. Bud, a veteran of three years of Varsity Basketball, is 6 feet 2 inches tall and helped to win with many a rc-bound shot. Bob Meyer, who has held the center position for three years, is truly an all-around athlete, this year being the high-scorer of the South Central Conference. John Harrington, a Senior, and Enoch Brice, a Junior, are two more of the mighty quintet that proved Rcedsburg’s athletic power. Enoch, the tallest man on the squad, and John, with his fighting spirit, worked together as guards to bring Reedsburg many victories. Phil Sedgwick, a forward, was always ready to lead the attack from his side of the floor and his shooting from any angle made him a hard man to guard. In reserve for this mighty five were Jim Duddleston and Maurice Karsten, both forwards who proved themselves ready to take over the battle at any time. Art Maske, Royce Harms, and Lester Krey were always ready to take the guard positions with Dick Beth ready to relieve Bob at center and to take his place next season. VOLLEYBALL—A Round Robin Tournament in volleyball was organized by Mr. Hanson so that the boys might be occupied during the noon hour on stormy March days. The teams were chosen in much the same way as in basketball, with certain fellows elected captains. Besides the enthusiasm shown by the fellows doing the actual playing, the spectators did much to urge their favorite team to victory. (phijAimL JAmnnic BASKETBALL- The Cadets of Rccdsburg High School who were not fortunate enough to be on either the varsity or “B basketball teams, spent their evenings during the season, playing Intramural Basketball. Captains were chosen, who attempted to pilot their teams to the School Championship. The fellows showed much interest in the game and many of them became “aces” in their own right. Unusual names were chosen by the various teams as typified by “Niebuhr's Bucket Brigade, “Stahnke’s Ncvermisses, and “Cottington's Short Shots. GIANTBALL—Another sport organized by Mr. Hanson and supervised by Miss Wendtland was the Giantball Tournament, also played during the noon hour. The teams, of course, were larger and the game was somewhat slower than in volleyball. The fellows showed a keen interest and a friendly rivalry in all the games. KITTENBALL—The intramural sport that brought the most joy with it was Kittenball. The boys were again able to be out in the fresh air after being compelled to remain inside for a period of four or five months. The game was not organized, as were the other sports, but the fellows chose sides each noon cr played “workup.” FACULTY TEAM A group of nine men, most of them high school or college veterans, make up the spirited Reedsburg High School Faculty basketball team. The squad consists of forwards Horkan, Hanson, Ritzenthaler, and Loofboro ; guards Plenke, DeLong, and Lathrope ; and centers Jerdeman and Normington. The majority of the squad members have excellent records from their high school and college careers. During the 38-39 school year this great team played two scheduled games with the faculty team of Maus-ton High School. As might be expected, the team turned in two victories, defeating Mauston 25-22 at Mauston and 27-23 in a thrilling overtime game on the team's home floor. The team's season comes to a climax in the game with the All-Stars chosen from the ranks of the Intramural squad. TURNER’S CLUB—This club was interested primarily in aerobatics on the parallel bars. They meet every fifth period on Thursday as an activity. This club was very helpful in the past year, as it furnished entertainment between halves at the tournament. Some of the fellows became very skillful and really put on a fine exhibition. RECREATION CLUB—Like the Turners, this club met as an activity. It was scheduled for the sixth hour on Friday. This club did just what its title suggests. The fellows took part in whatever sport was in season. Since basketball had the longest season, it was their major sport. However, they spent some time playing volleyball and kittenball. BOXING—Although Boxing was not an intramural sport, Mr. Hanson spent several weeks teaching the boys in his gym classes the fundamentals of the art. Mr. Hanson divided the boys into several weight divisions, and bouts were carried on in the gym classes. TENNIS—A spring sport, in which the school awards major letters, is Tennis. During the first few days of spring, when the courts were still unfit for play, the boys practiced their maneuvers inside on the gym floor. After the courts dried, Mr. Hanson took his students out on the courts. Coach Hanson then picked a doubles and two singles teams which composed the varsity tennis squad. GOLF—Major letters arc also awarded in Golf. Mr. Plenke, who coached the Golf team, took his prodigies out on the links as soon as the fairways and greens were dry enough to permit playing. From the squad of fellows out for golf a varsity team of four was picked. This team represented Reedsburg in all the district golf tournaments. September 6—The regulars and the new recruits reported for duty today after a vacation of three months. The Freshman class surprised the other classes by surpassing them in numbers. They should go places. September 8—The slippery floors of the hangar are just getting worn down after the hundreds of feet trodding over them. September 9 After three days one would think the Freshmen would know their way around, but they still are greenies at heart. Mr. Deling is still bothered by such foolish questions as, What does M. It. mean? September 12—It seems this is going to be a year of important world events as well as school events. All the school is anxiously wondering whether Germany, under the Dictator, Hitler, will take Czechoslovakia or not. September 15—The annual announcement was made today concerning the throwing of chestnuts. Speaking of weapons, France and England are preparing to defend Czechoslovakia. September 16- After two weeks of practice, the cheerleaders ably performed for the student body. Those that tried out for singles were: Ken Mickelson. Betty Lou Mepham, Betty Stahnke, Flossie Lindow, Gerry Rindfleisch. Doubles were: Jean Campbell-Dolores Goodman, Kathleen ami Mary Agnes Byrnes, and Beverly Bellmann-Virgina RolotT. Several of the new ground crew acted as judges of the various maneuvers, and they selected the following to Ik cheerleaders for the year 1939: Ken Mickelson, Betty Mepham, and the Cumpbell-Goodman duo. September 17—The Wisconsin Bandmasters’ Convention was held here today : the various famed conductors led the combined band in a concert which was greatly enjoyed by the public. September 19 Two new recruits’ names were entered on the flight log today. They are Donald Gander, Sr., and Lcland Gander, a Soph. September 22 The monitors sold pencils today, giving all the cadets a chance to have a football schedule handy. September 23 Due to two weeks of hard practice at the flying field, the football team came out victorious over the Dells eleven, 19-6. Many students cheered the team on to victory and later celebrated by attending the annual mixer given by the Seniors in the H. S. gym. Over 275 cadets and officers crowded the dance floor. The gym was appropriately decorated with lucky charms and horseshoes. The new recruits were initiated by Sr. Class Prexy, Royce Harms. September 30 In view of the game with Tomah, the newly organized Co-ed band, consisting of feminine members of the first band, made their public debut and brought down the roof with applause. Mr. Ritzen-thaler, emcee, called on Miss Stanfield for a speech to which she responded nicely. With this great send off the team couldn’t help winning : they came out on the long end of a 45-14 score. October 3—Leo Foley, a Junior, joined the ranks of the new recruits today. October 6—The Heidleberg singers gave an interesting musicale at the South School auditorium. The selection best received was, “Ave Maria,” as interpreted by the singers. October 7—The ground crew and the cadets left the airport early so they could attend the football game at Baraboo, Reedsburg’s worst rival. The boys weren’t able, however, to stop the strong Baraboo team and they ran over us 26-13. October 12—Because Viroqua had so many injured boys on their team they were unable to continue foot- 1. Keep your eye on him, Miss Bechtolt! 2. Betty and Le Verne pose for the cameraman. 3. Trying to sneak in, John? 4. Toothpaste ad.? 5. Soup’s on, last one out is a sissy! (i. You can't tell him now, Mr. Hanson! 7. New version of the shag! 8. Ooops, did Gerald Boyd lose something? 9. On their way to lunch. 10. I’ll take vanilla, Franz! Page fifty-four iksL dUrjhivcuf ball and so Reedsburg was minus a game for Oct. 13. Mr. Plenke solved the problem, however, by engaging a small, but scrappy. Arena eleven to play us. They showed our team a swell aerial game and a grand “sneaker play but we won 19-0. October 17 The first issue of the Lasso, Sch ol Noose, was distributed today. Many of the cadets were up in the air about various items about themselves. A short Senior Class meeting was held to decide whether or not the class wanted to edit an annual and to discuss matters of class dues. October 18 History classes were all buzzing over the European crisis. Benes, the president of Czechoslovakia, resigned today. October 19 The first report card were given out today. Most of the cadets felt they'd better get their heads out of the clouds and get to work. Red marks are pretty but that’s all. An unfortunate accident occurred during football practice. Jim Duddleston dislocated his shoulder in one of the toughest scrimmages the team had this year. October 20 Clydee Seward's name was recorded in the book of air-minded students. October 21 Some good pep talks and cheers sent the boys off to Richland Center in fine spirits. We came out on top in a great defensive battle 6-0. Dean Darrow’s old knee trouble mounted our toll to two regulars on the bench because of injuries. October 22 23 The Wisconsin Editor’s Convention at Madison and six representatives from the schcol attended. They were John Harrington, Susan Stone, Mary Rice, Miss Hart, Mr. Loofboro, and Miss Stanfield. They all reported a .-ery enjoyable and worthwhile time. October 25 Miss Stanfield sent out a call for dramatic minded students to try out for roles in the class play. About twenty tried out for the various parts. October 26 New Lisbon played our B team and we lost 12-6. In the preliminary game, John Normington had the misfortune to break his leg. Before the game a short pep meeting was given and, to decide which class had the best cheerers. a contest was held. The Juniors won the honor and a trophy, which was a megaphone with their numerals on. Speeches by Ed Sweeney, Midge Bowen, John Harrington, Bob Meyer, and Helen Ziech urged the school to turn out for the game. Because they were judged to be the poorest cheerers, the Freshmen paid the forfeit by preparing a pep meeting for the Sparta game. October 28 The Freshmen surprised us by giving one of the cutest pep meetings this year. The washerwomen hung up the clothes to spell VICTORY. To n. avail, however, the team lost in another defensive game 6-0. October 31 Halloween Due to previous warnings, there were no buggies or signs on the school steps. Zona Heitcamp entered school here t day as a Sophomore. November 1 Homecoming-Pep meetings were given by the four classes, the winning stunt being given by the Freshmen and patterned after Snow White and the “Eleven” Dwarfs. Second place was awarded to the Juniors for their characterization of Macbeth and the witches. The Sophomores and their tale of Princess Victory and Sir Reedsburg received third place. And last but not least, the Seniors were given the fourth award with their realistic feud between Portage and Reedsburg. Anyhow they held the attention of the audience or did the audience hold their ears? These pep meetings weren’t much of an inspiration, however, for the team lost. 1. John Normington recuperating. 2. Dells game. 3. Posing for their picture. 4. Faculty row at announcements. 5. One of Kenny’s angle shots. 6. “Sparky Foley. 7. Boy meets girl! 8. Senior Class Prexy—Royce Harms. 9. Skinny, and his History topic. 10. Part of Hal Edwards’ orchestra. 11. Band at Baraboo game. 12. Dick isn’t interested in microbes, Viola! Page fifty-five (But (jJ j JaksL November 3 -I The Wisconsin Teacher ’ Convention was held in Milwaukee and the hangar was shut up for a few days. November 6 Many of the students saw Miss Hock-enbrock’s picture in the Milwaukee .Journal. She was spending her spare time visiting the “Take Your Own Picture” booth. November 7 Election Day. Miss Wiley’s father. Alexander Wiley, was elected by an overwhelming vote to the seat of U. S. Senator in Washington. November 8 Second night of the movies which were given by the Band Mothers. Many cadets went to see themselves in the me.vies which were put on to raise money for the music groups. The cameramen had taken pictures of dismissal at noon, the band maneuvering. the football team at practice, and various places and things of municipal interest. November II Armistice Day A program was given by the Senior Dramatics Club aided by the Pep Band which rendered several patriotic numbers. The club gave a short skit which widened the students' knowledge of world affairs. November 12 Mr. Normington won $.r� 0 by guessing the scores of football games. November 14 The Rod and Gun Club spent the morning inspecting Poynette’s game farm. November 17 The new members of the FFA were initiated today by wearing overalls to school and being termed greenhorns. November 18 The Junior Class gave their party at the South School Auditorium, music being furnished by Hal Edwards and his Orchestra. The gym was decorated in the colors of our basketball rivals, depicting the coming season. November 22 The Mixed Chorus made its first appearance today and sang several songs appropriate for Thanksgiving. November 24 25 Thanksgiving vacation. The students were dismissed early so that the teachers might catch the afternoon train home. November 28—Back to school after the big turkey dinners. Several students didn't look fully recovered. November 29 The basketball team played their first game at Hillsboro and lost, 21-13. The Future Farmers won their game from the Hillsboro FFA. The Seniors and Sophomores took mental aptitude tests which were sent out by the state department of education. November 30 The second six weeks ended today and the students received a record of their work on their report cards. Many of the cadets saw Ruth Dryer’s picture in the paper. She had been attending a 4 H convention in Chicago and while there was awarded a $100 scholarship. December 1 Frank Smith, travel talker, entertained the school at the Badger Theater. Pictures were shown of China, Japan, and Hawaii. Pencils with basketball schedules were sold in the main room. December 2 The Purple Avalanche’ ’ played a stronger, and more experienced Madison Central team and lost 34-25. A matinee dance was given by the Juniors after school. December 7—The football team attended a banquet at Baraboo given by the Elks Club. December 8 The first announcement on snowballs and icy roads was made today. December 9 The team played the first conference game with Tomah and emerged victorious with a score of 24-18. A dance was given after the game by the Loyalty Board. 1. “Double bubble, football trouble. 2. Time out to have your picture taken, Delores? 3. A study in brown—Mr. Jerdeinan. 4. Leonard gets pointers on debate from Mr. Horkan. 5. Football practice. 6. Loading up! 7. Seniors go a’feudin’ agin' Portage. 8. Mixed Chorus, Thanksgiving program. Page fifty-six thsL Skyway. December 10 The debaters and declaimers went to Sparta to attend a critical discussion. The representatives from our school were Roloff, Stubenvoll, Campbell. Hochmuth, Bernien, Fondrie, Stern, Leakey and Haines. December 11—Betty Lund and Susan Stone accompanied Miss Neitzel to Madison to see and hear the Xmas program given by the Madison schools at the capitol. They also had the pleasure of hearing the Tudor singers, a group of University music students. December 12—A preview of the Class Play was given in front of the main room to boost the ticket sales. December 13 The Senior Class Play was given, both in the afternoon and evening in front of a capacity crowd at the new school auditorium. Jean Wickersham, George liabuck, Betty Lou Mepham, Warren Niebuhr and Helen Roloff turned in stellar performances. December 16 The basketball team journeyed to Viroqua and met with some stiff competition. Due to a fourth quarter rally, Viroqua won 26-20. December 19—There was a lull in the fifth hour classes while the students and teachers watched the fire across the street. Bill Arvold and Tunney Schultz, two former cadets, visited the hangar today. December 21—A musicale. featuring Christmas songs, was given by the Glee Clubs at the new school. A large number from the community turned out and all were favorably impressed. Eda Broas, diminutive ex-Sr., visited school today. December 22 The Football letters were given out by Mr. Plenke in front of the main room to twenty-two boys. Mr. Jerdeman also gave five Freshmen boys Junior High letters, and speeches were given by the two coaches. Portage came over here to play the team that night and went home with a loss on their hands, 39-19. The Freshmen had a party after school, at which they played games and danced. December 23 The hangar doors were thrown open and the cadets raced out, not to return for two weeks. January 4—The basketball team started on their road trip today. They played Wisconsin Rapids and lost by a close score of 24-23 in an overtime game. They stayed all night and the next morning visited a paper mill and other places of interest. January 5 The team continued on to Port Edwards, formerly headed by Mr. Normington, and handed them a defeat, 22-18. January 6 The Bombers returned home and completed a successful trip by defeating Wisconsin Dells by a score of 21-15. January 9—The cadets resumed their duties at the city airport today after a furlough of two weeks. It was just like spring today, the highest temperature for January since 1856. January 10—The B team and Junior High played at Cazenovia, B’s losing 39-23, and Jr. Hi winning 12-9. The intramural teams organized today. January 11 A homemade candy sale was held today in the main corridor. Mr. Normington made an announcement about cutting across lawns. It seems spring is here. January 12—It snowed today thus ending our unusual spring weather. January 13 The Nature Club went on a weiner roast after school. Most of the cadets attended the basketball game between Reedsburg and Richland Center. The varsity won 18-10 and the B team defeated North Freedom by a score of 23-15. The Junior class rings came today and many Juniors were flashing them around. Several of the students had acci- 1. Band relaxes to watch Baraboo game. 2. All lit up for Santa. 3. That’s telling ’em. 4. Don't hurry, the bus will wait. 5. A feminine triumph. 6. Freshman skirts. 7. Is that what you do in Radio f.luh? 8. Studying Latin we doubt. 9. Sitting and—just sitting. 10. There ain't no future in it. 11. What’s he studying for? Page fifty-seven Qovsa, TYUsisl J uukfuf dents over the weekend. They blamed them on the poor visibility and icy roads. January 17 The B team played North Freedom over there and lost 21-16. Almost all the cadets were busy cramming” in their free periods. The library hit a new low for vacant chairs. January 18 The ground crew started the exams which will determine whether or not the students will make good pilots. January 19 More flying tests. Isjts of the girls had their hair up in the latest fushion. Some of them were E. McCarthy, V. Meyer, H. Wagner. W. Kusch, and D. DeVault. January 20 The last day of exams and most of the recruits winged through them O. K. The band gave a rousing sendolT for the team and the cheerleaders led some yells. A large delegation from the airport witnessed the game between Raraboo ami Keedsburg there. Our team came through in a close game, winning 14-10. Reedsburg almost made it a triple victory, the Jr. Hi winning 14-8 and the B team losing 11-9 in an overtime period. January 23 Donald Casey re-entered the airport today as a second-semester Senior. Other students entering were Harold Bowen, Alton Schroeder, and Virginia Lawrence. January 24 The “Purple Avalanche battled Viro-qua for second place and succeeded in winning 28-21. This time the teams made a triple victory, B team winning 10-5, and Jr. Hi 14-1. Mr. Plenke gave a short speech before the game and he and Mr. Jerde-man exchanged quips over a coon hunt. January 25 -Report cards for the semester were given out. The Faculty had a party at the South School Kindergarten Room. For talking during the Court Whist game, Mr. Normington and Mr. Jerdeman forfeited the most. Ruth Dryer went to Milwaukee as a guest of the Bankers Association. At this convention she was awarded a medal for her work in 4H. January 26 The crack Faculty quintet played the Mauston teachers and. due to Mr. Hanson’s many baskets, they won 25-22. A debate was given in front of the Main Room : John Bernien acted as alternate for Helen RoloflF, who had the misfortune to lose her voice. January 27 The Reedsburg cagers made a flying trip to Tomah and came back victorious 18-16. January 28 The District Debate Tournament was held in the hangar. The schools represented were Lodi, Raraboo, Wisconsin Dells, Cambria. Poynette, Randolph, and Reedsburg. A luncheon at the hotel was well attended by the representatives from these schools. The H. S. Mixed Ensemble and the double trio sang for them. The results of the day’s work showed Lodi in first place, Wisconsin Dells in second, and Reedsburg third. January 30 Members of the debate team were the guests of the Kiwanis Club, along with the mixed ensemble and double trio. January 31 The Bombers” played a non-conference basketball tilt at Wisconsin Dells and lost 24-16. It was so cold that, in the main room, one of the girl’s glasses kept steaming over. The same groups that sang for Kiwanis sang for the Band Mothers meeting today. February 1 The tuberculin tests were given this morning. Darrow’s Cubs were crowned intramural champs. Weekly candy sale was held in the corridor this noon. The B team played the Sports Group and emerged victorious. February 2 The ground hog ventured out of his hole only long enough to see his shadow thus we have another six weeks of winter. The Sons of the Legion held their initiation tonight. The Band played for 1. We will now take up the ten cent a week collection. 2. Fifth hour assembly. 3-5. Chemistry class makes ice cream. 4. Caesar Calliam vicit sed nos Caesarem vincemus. fi. I’ll take a Hershey—how’s business? 7. Shy? Not Page and Arvold. 8. Time out for lunch—better eat girls; only got an hour. Page fifty-eight S L VYUflSL fijdlML this impressive ceremony at which 40 charter members were installed. Many of these new members are H. S. students. February 3 Today we celebrated Old Settlers. Quite a group of cadets and instructors attended the noon and evening meal at the New School Auditorium. The student body should be doubly proud of this celebration because it is the only organization of its kind to be found in the United States and second, because of the privilege several students have, of being termed old settlers after 18 years of residence. The reading of the T. B. tests were completed today. February 6 The Chemistry and Physics classes made ice cream. Dick Moyer, formerly of Lodi, joined the air force today. He’s also a new addition to the trombone section in band. February 7 A rehearsal of the Exchange program was held this evening. The program consisted of The dance orchestra, the mixed ensemble and double trio, exhibition dances by Helen RolotT, Gerry Whitty, Theo Dwyer. Bill Smith, Elenor McCarthy, and Wimpy Page. Two tap routines were done by the Hale sisters and Nathan McClure played a solo. A program Mother goes on a strike” was given by the University Extension players today. It was an amusing skit, so much like home to some people— Momsy, where's my cap? What dresser? What drawer? Oh yeah! The debate team debated the Richland Center team there. February 8 After the Chemistry Classes had recovered from their ice cream treat they made hydrogen sulphide. Needless to say. the hangar smelled pretty bad. The Mauston faculty journeyed here for a return game and didn't come out any better. We won—Mr. Delong injuring in three buckets in the overtime to win 27 to 23. February 9 A pep meeting was given today by the K. D. K. i a secret organization of Jr. and Sr. boys which is suspected to mean Killer Diller Kids ). Royce Harms was the master of ceremonies and Bill Reed impersonated Lew Lehr and brought many a laugh. The Pep Band also added to the merriment of the program and speeches by those polished before game speakers.” Harrington. White. Meyer, and Delong were given. The team must have been inspired by the pep meeting, for they defeated our arch-rivals, Bara-boo, 27-13. February 10 Nathan McClure was awarded $5 for guessing the nearest score of the Baraboo-Reedsburg game, the pool being sponsored by the K. D. K. Due to the untimely rain last night and the drop of temperature, the roads and sidewalks froze so well that many students skated to school and later to the party ; most of them, however, couldn't even get to school because of the roads. The number of absentees reached a new high 156. The Sophomores gave a Valentine Party in the high school gym which was well uttended. The theme was seasonal and the students ate heartily of Milky Way bars. February 13 Because of the victory Thursday night, the basketball team went into a tie for first place with LaCrosse Ix gan, who lost to Sparta Friday night. February 14 Today was a most unusual one, in that we had two programs. The first was a patriotic talk by Mr. Shell, who spoke on February’s famous sons Washington and Lincoln. He told many interesting things about both of them, which proved very enjoyable. The second program was the Exchange program, which brought down the roof, to say the least. The Boy Scouts attended a bean bake at the Old Settlers Room in the New School. February 15 The Normal School presented their Four One Act Plays to the public. Justice Brandeis resigned from the Supreme Court. 1. The pause that refreshes. 2. Watch the birdies, Phil. 3. Studious Alvin. 4. Just as we thouKht, Vic and Fern. 5. “Pickups. 6. The best way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. 7. Two’s company, three’s a crowd. H. Smiling through. 9. You can't squeeze blood from a turnip. Bill. 10. Relaxation. 11. The day of preparation. 12. The busy “BV Page fifty-nine TYlififL JharL cl (RjojuJjl February 17—The Exchange Program was given at Buraboo ami reports have it that they liked it very much. Some of the participants went on to Portage to attend the games which were won by both the Varsity and “B“ teams. Varsity 31-16 and “B“ team in a thriller 14-12. The Junior High lost in two overtimes by one point to La Valle. The Lasso was distributed to the cadets and ground crew today. February 20 The Reeds burg basketeers are still resting on their laurels in first place with LaCrosse Logan. February 22 Washington’s Birthday. The History classes gave topics. The Junior High defeated Iron-ton 19-3. February 21 The team went to Richland Center and. despite the flu scare, defeated them 31-22 (maybe it was the energy pills Coach Plenke gave them before the game). The students over there enjoyed our Exchange Program too. we hear. The fifth hour history class got out of class but were assured of a test on Monday. February 25 -The Debate Conference Tournament was held at Viroqua and our team received fourth place. February 26 Carl Stubenvoll was sick today and upon investigation from various debaters it was found he had eaten first, a hamburger with onions : then, a bowl of chili and a “Sweetheart’’ sundae; and lastly, a double chocolate malted milk. February 27 Adams-Friendship played Lodi here to decide which team would participate in our basketball tournament. Lodi, against greut odds, defeated Adams-Friendship, and was selected to play Reedsburg for the first game. The Reserves played the Sports Group as the preliminary and won. February 28 An announcement on running in the halls was made today. The Tournament tickets went on sale today, and many responded to the call for ticket sellers. March 1 March came like a lamb, and we fear she’ll go out like a lion. A homemade candy sale was held in the corridor. Mr. Norming.on is attending the National Convention of Superintendents at Cleveland. March 3 4—The Home and Auto Show was staged in the new school auditorium. Thousands of people attended this second huge affair, which was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The dance orchestra played and made quite an impression on the public. Mr. Horkan left school during the first hour and spent the rest of the day in bed with the flu. March 6—All the girls are rejoicing over the fact that they’re at last going to have some kind of sports. A call for those interested in volleyball was sent out today. The Seniors started work on their theses today, it being an optional assignment. The flu at last hit the teachers; Miss Gensch and Miss Ross being absent. March 7 The Seniors signed their names for their diplomas today. The choir has the Band Mothers, the W. P. A. sewing unit, and the tailor to thank for the lovely robes which were finished today. March 8—Stanley Osborne entertained the High School, and Junior High with an interesting talk, accompanied with moving pictures, on Australia. New Zealand, and the Bali Islands. He pointed out humorously that the giunt clams from Australia had more muscle than Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, and our coach, Mr. Plenke. March 9 10 Overflowing crowds filled the gym both nights as the Reedsburg team coasted easily to 1. Do we all enjoy the game like that? 2. Is that your lunch under your arm? You should lx in picture 12. 3. Deep in a dream. 4. Learning the art. 5. Posing. 6. Well, girls, aren’t you going in? 7. Not exactly a hungry look. 8. Now what do you supoose they're watching? 9. Ain’t he handsome? lie’s eligible but spoken for. 10. I told you girls were the only ones that studied. 31. How about it Royce, does it take your breath away? 12. Every man for himself. Page sixty cl Siandjahd, SsJwksL victory and their third district championship. Baraboo won the consolation prize, and the Portage team was awarded silver medals. The results of the Karnes the first night were: Baraboo 23-Portage 28; Recdsburg 4 6-Lodi 26. The scores the second night were : Recdsburg 32-Portage 10: Lodi 25-Baraboo 33. Bill Leakey was given first place in the Snapshot Contest, the prize being two rolls of films. March 13 The seniors have engaged Mr. Shell, who gave such an enlightening speech on Washington’s birthday, to speak for Commencement. March 14—A Senior class meeting was held today to decide on that ever debatable subject: Caps and Gowns. The vote was 46 for, and 58 against. The class discussed other matters of importance, such as Loyalty and the early payment of class dues. March 1$—-The flu epidemic finally hit Recdsburg High School; five teachers and 66 students being absent. March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Many green sweaters and dresses were seen on both students and teachers today. The team went to Sparta armed with a shamrock, a rabbit’s foot, and a horseshoe, but the luck o’ the Irish wasn’t with them and they lost to Tomah 28-21. Those who didn’t attend the game, went to the Mozart Concert at the Auditorium. This program, which was sponsored by the Choir, proved very interesting to the people who heard it. March 18—Miss Neitzel accompanied Betty Jane Lund to Appleton where Betty was given an audition for a scholarship at the Lawrence Conservatory. March 20-27 The Chorus and Glee Clubs had Mrs. Ritzenthaler for their conductor because Miss Neitzel attended a conference of musical directors at Detroit. March 21 The annual Spring Parade moved rapidly from the Ford garage up Main Street to the High School, followed by a happy throng of gaily dressed students. The most appropriately dressed were awarded with silly prizes, and passes to the movie. The winners in their respective divisions were: Joyce Wheeler, girls: Jim Meyer, boys; and Miss Bechtolt. teachers. When the latter received her prize of a toy-sweeper, she threatened to clean up on the cadets. March 22—The first elimination contest in the forensic groups was held in Mr. Horkan’s room. Those chosen were: Gwen Goodman, Ruth Hamburg, serious declamations; Mary Ellen Clements. Joyce Wheeler, and Jean Campbell, humorous declamations; Jean Wickersham and Susan Stone, extemporaneous reading : Leonard Haines, extemporaneous speaking; Helen Roloff, oratory. March 23—The final cut of the winners last night was made today, those receiving the final award being Ruth Hamburg, Jean Campbell. Susan Stone, I onard Haines, and Helen Roloff. These winners represented our school at Richland Center on March 25 in the Conference Forensic Meet. March 21 An interesting Croation Ensemble, part of the University Extension Unit, was given today. A very enjoyable musical program, consisting of folk songs, and dances, culminated with a native dance, which many termed The Yugoslavian Yitterbug. March 26 The Senior class reached a final decision as to what they were to wear at Commencement. The girls decided on pastel dresses, and the boys chose any-color suits, with white shoes. March 27—The feminine members in the band flaunted beautiful pink roses in front of the envious masculine members; the flowers were the present of “Billy Greenhouse, the florist. 1. What arc they no happy about? Could be they’re winning! 2. Jeepcrs Creeper , she’s hiding her peepers. 3. Ah, me. are they partaking of nourishment? 4. Well, Phil, let go. 5. Coin’ home. 6. Teacher! Help! 7. Jitterburg Jerry. 8. Portrait of a man acting like a man working. 9. What’s the matter, jitterbugs? 10. Should get an A” lor that speech. Harms. 11. Tom's the only one she’d give a look like that to. 12. A Matinee Serenader. 13. Choir dignitaries. Page sixty-one (ft. 2L. CUaIuull, 9ml March 29 The Charm Club gave a tea for approxi-mately ninety-five guests in the Home Ec. room. Several of the girls acted as hostesses and others poured. Small cookies, sandwiches, and cakes were served with the tea and coffee. The girls were all given a chance to show off the manners they learned in Charm Club. March 30 Five representatives from our school attended the sectional Forensic contest at Bnrnboo. The winners went on to Watertown and further fame. April 1-10 The R. H. S. Airline express made a ten day stopover for Easter : after which the flight of school time was resumed. April 13 The Mixed Chorus appeared in public for the first time in their new choir robes. They sang several numbers which will be used in the Music Festival, and different groups of students sang selective pieces. April 14 Keeping with the season, the Freshmen advocated “April showers bring May flowers at their party. Hal Edwards and his popular orchestra played for many dancers who crowded the floor for the last social whirl before the annual Lindy Hop, May 5. April 21 The cadets and ground crew were entertained by the Richland Center High School who presented a very unusual program in exchange for the one we had given them. These programs make for better inter-school relationships and the students appreciate the chance they have of seeing and hearing them. April 23 The Band, following the Choir’s example, gave a concert appearing in their new caps, belts, and arm braids. They, too, gave a preview of their Tournament numbers and several novelty pieces. May 5 The cadets and ground crew gathered in the Hangar for the biggest and best party of the year, the Junior Prom. Capt. Ed Sweeney with his Queen, Elenor McCarthy, reigned over the affair, and Red Roberts’ Orchestra played for the many dancers. May 7—The Tumblers and Turners, under the able direction of Mr. Hanson, performed in an assembly program. May 13 The Music Festival for Rand, Orchestra, and choral groups was held at Mauston today. All the groups turned in stellar performances and placed well in all events. May 20 —Four hundred guests were entertained by various performers from each class at the annual Loyalty banquet. Though the results are not yet known, it is hoped the Seniors come through and win the cup for the second year. May 23—It seems funny to imagine the Seniors being dignified Alumni, yet a good number from the class attended the Banquet. June 2 This is Commencement Day. The Seniors will turn in their aviation books, and prepare to take off on their flight into the world ! In parting, the Senior Class wishes to express its appreciation to its stewardess. Miss Bechtolt. whose splendid cooperation in raising money by candy sales made this book possible. —SUSAN STONE, Keeper of the Log. 1. The heifers all called him—Ferdinand. 2. Boy meets girl, so they sit down and chat. 3. Sweet William. 4. Gleefully giggling girls. 5. Guess who. It couldn’t be Willie; must be his twin brother. 6. George, and his old gray bonnet. 7. Ilobo-day champs. Bums, Jim Meyer and Joyce Wheeler. 8. The band, strutting their stuff in the spring parade. 9. Carefully considering crucial conditions concerning Chinese Checkers. sixty-two (jtfihJL (}hadlUpA. A Tale-Spin One fine Sommers day, in the Mundth of June, a Schumacher and a Miller Wendt to Ableman. The sun was Jessop and after their breakfast of Hamburg-er, Wiening, and Crackers, they proceeded across the Fields. Through the early morning Ilayes, they saw a Friske, Iilack Boyd perched atop a Stone. It was Breen-ing its feathers but it was plain to see it had been in a Feight. Du Bois bad Struck its Head with a Long Reed with a Thorne on the end. One side of the road was dense with Timber and Jeep Meyer and the other with Greenwood. A flock f White Giese and Ganders crossed into the Woodson d i sa p pea red. “Stop, or I’ll Schuette,” yelled Peters' sont a Hale man of great Braun, at the two men. Their Frambs shook with fright and they Schrank with terror. Once more he Warren-ad them. The Miller Klipp-ed him on the chin and ihey drove on faster and Harder. They would not allow themselves to be Hummel-ed. Their tongues Byrne-d with thirst and when they reached Ableman they found a cafe’. For Tibbits and three Nichols they had Frye-d Bohen-less fish, Rice, and cake with Ison an inch thick. They had to add a little Salt-er the Rice, which annoyed the Stern but Goodman. He told them he had come from Howland, and owned a dance Hall. He said, “I Letcher to Hunt, Pm Whitty, and I’m Fuller jokes!” The two men Gurgel-ed with laughter and Held out a Schilling to him. They Rose from the table and left. At a nearby store they stocked up for Winter by buying three yards of Bunch-ing, a Kropp of new magazines, a ton of Cowles, two shiny Meant, and a hair Dryer. One more on their way they noticed a Hirst with De Vault in it. I said to them, “It’s there in case some Z LPP keel over when they read this —SUSAN STONE The Squirrel As I was hunting in the woods, Wandering Jong the ground, A li’l squirrel I chanced to spy A sitting on a mound. As I drew near, away he ran And scampered up a tree. He dived into his little hole To get away from me. When he came out and looked around I let the hot lead fly. I picked him up and took him home To make a tasty fry. —WILLIAM GUENTHER Honesty I had to write a ballad one day For my Senior English class, Teacher said, “It must be good Or you'll surely never pass.” I sat and worried the whole day long About my final theme, I thought and thought for many an hour Until I had a scheme. I went into the library And from an English book, I copied an old, old ballad. The author was Philip Gransook. I handed my ballad in next day But I didn't use my head, In place of putting my own name down, I wrote the author's instead. —WARREN NIEBUHR Why We Grow Gray FACULTY: Chestnuts in the Main Room, Main Room and Hall Duties. MISS NEITZEL: Willie’s interruptions—He thought she would take after him with her baton. MISS WENDTLAND: Students who chew gum. MR. LOOFBORO: Those who waste time in Camera Club. MISS STANFIELD: Harry Wagner. MR. HORKAN: Students who always disagree for the sake of argument. MR. RITZENTHALER: Slouchy positions of band members—Too much air. MISS BECHTOLT : Library pests and we don't mean bookworms. MR. DeLONG: Overdue make up cards. U. S. HISTORY STUDENTS: Miss Hart's yellow paper. MAIN ROOM TEACHERS: “It pays to be quiet at 1:05 —100 times. FACULTY: Students who knock on Rest Room Door with make up work to be done at once. MISS LEFEVRE: Students who pull the paper out of the typewriter instead of using the paper release. ESTHER: Students who ask for a key to get into Main Room after it has been locked. MR. NORMINGTON: Violation of traffic rules by students. MISS McAFEE: People who ask to have something explained after it has just been explained and say, “Huh? I don't get it! Page sixty-three