Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1944 volume:

1944- Published by the SENIOR CLASS of REEDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL REEDSBURG, WISCONSIN ☆ ☆ ☆ 'll I 2 eJica te To the former faculty members of Reeds-burg High School, who are now serving in the Armed Forces of our country, we dedicate this Gleaner. Knowing the true value of an education, they momentarily left their profession so that in future years the light of learning may glow brightly for individuals everywhere. Lieutenant Jean Dopp, W.A.C. Page 2 Washington, D. C. ☆ ☆ ☆ Ensign Milton R. Blake, U.S.N.R. Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Lieutenant Don J. Horkan Fort Terry, New York M-5 ☆ ☆ ☆ PdS« 3 REEDY THE BEAVER tew at Symbols are as necessary to man as happiness. They are a representation of the ideals he follows and the spirit of the group to which he belongs. The Gleaner staff has long felt the need of a symbol to represent the spirit of R.H.S. We found Reedy sitting in on one of our staff meetings and immediately adopted him as our mascot. We liked his industriousness, the way he minds his own business, and his clever use of every advantage he possesses. The beaver is known for his loyalty to his colony, which is something we at R.H.S. also pride ourselves in. Besides, he reminded us of our log cutting, dam-building ancestors right here in our end of the valley. So we discovered Reedy has really always been here, everywhere and in everything of our school. He usually appears as the school spirit, the idea behind Loyalty. Reedy is both honor student and average student; he is on the faculty and in the office. He is even represented on the school board. As a student he misses none of the extra activities. Music, clubs, sports, newspaper, and Gleaner- all have Reedy working with and for them in some manner. He is present at all of the parties and dances; at football and basketball games he really shows his stuff, cheering the team on to victory. Perhaps with Reedy more tangible as pictured throughout this Annual, we will more readily find and aopreciate our school spirit. oviteut Reedy, the Beaver, made his debut at Reedsburg High School last fall. His first acquaintances were the various members of the FACULTY, followed by the STUDENT BODY. Reedy expressed his loyal support of ACTIVITIES by appearing in person at all of them. Being the versatile type, Reedy also participated in ATHLETICS and the even harder task of leading cheers to keep school spirit high. Reedsburg’s SCHOOL LIFE is fun and so well rounded out that Reedy had no trouble in finding this place. Pi II Li V tiii STUDENTS — x — 'I'tA. K-o - e --A � -— «_ ■ yCr� • X eP- —w.- —. —• $- —� -y frc ZCZ r-P - 4� � —— «_ “C«- , yv -t t? J-vJLuu. Jut«JL -L j' L v Page 8 7pTT 0«t c= ujjj e tin ten lent Mr. Olson came to Reedsburg on February 1, 1941. He had previously taught at De Soto, Patch Grove and Boscobel, where he was also principal. He took over his duties as principal here at the beginning of this year. A day with our busy principal begins at seven o'clock. He eats breakfast with his wife, glances at the headlines of the morning paper, and then is ready for the first hour of work in the office. He begins by checking on students who have been absent the day before and those who are tardy. He also examines the building and attends to the Extension Course. He teaches chemistry the next three hours, and at twelve o’clock he goes home to eat dinner. At twelve fifty you will see him busily taking care of the students who seek his advice and counsel. During the activity period he advises our photographers for the Gleaner and is largely responsible for the success of our pictures. The sixth hour he teaches his final class of chemistry for the day. During the last period, he works on the detention list, checks on failures and on discipline in general. At 3:37 the day ends for the students, but not for our principal. He keeps on ironing out the problems that arise and need attention to make the school function smoothly. We shall remember Mr. Olson as a person who is always ready to listen to our problems and to help us when we are in need. Page 9 1 It is the School Board who makes our great gift of an education possible. It is they who provide our textbooks, our faculty, our extension courses through the University. They provide maintenance of the school and school property. In short, if it were not for them we would be in the dark. We would have no backing for our future work. C )ut zS choc I ectetatie Ruth Medenwald Always greeting us with a smile, Ruth is remembered for the passports and tardy passes she handed out to us. Each of us marveled at Ruth's stability and her loyalty to her work. However, it is a mystery to us to understand her patience and friendliness toward us. Ruth is missed by every member of our school, and we will never forget her. Mrs. Otto Schmitt We all admire Mrs. Schmitt for the capable way in which she took over the office job at the beginning of the second semester, and the kind help she offers us when we are in scrapes and tight spots. Remember the time you came in late with a weak excuse and she let you by? We extend our gratitude to you, Mrs. Schmitt. Page 11 LEONARD VIG—Stevens Point B.S. Central State Teachers College Algebra, General Science Sophomore Homeroom MARY JANE JANKOWSKI—La Crosse B.S. Stout Institute Home Economics, General Science Bachelors' Club, Jr. Red Cross Sophomore Homeroom, Sophomore Advisor ALMA MAROUARDT—Two Rivers 8.S. University of Wisconsin Home Economics, Night School Freshman Homeroom V EVERETT COMPTON—Bayfield B.E. River Falls State Geometry, Advanced Mathematics Physics, Radio Club Assistant Basketball Coach Junior Homeroom THEODORE LATHROPE—Wauzeka B.S., M.S. Platteville State Teachers College University of Colorado University of Wisconsin Agriculture, Future Farmers, Rifle Club Farm Machinery Repair Supervisor of Canning Page 12 J. TREMAINE MCGINTY—Mauston B.Ed. Whitewater State Teachers College Shorthand, General Mathematics, Commerce Commerce Club, Safety Patrol Junior Homeroom RUTH JANKOWSKI—la Crosse B.A. College of St. Teresa University of Wisconsin Typing Senior Homeroom, Senior Advisor ANSEL RITZENTHALER—Reedsburg B.A. Carroll College Band, Orchestra, Junior Band LaValle Band Page 13 Out p a n.Lj udtj e J- each etJ- RUTH LANGER—LaCrosse B.E. LaCrosse State Teachers College Civics, Latin Freshman Homeroom, Freshman Advisor JEANETTE WHEELER—Reedsburg B.A. University of California at Los Angeles University of Southern California English III, IV Gleaner Senior Homeroom CANDACE STEPHENSON—LaCrosse B.S. LaCrosse State Teachers College English I, II Senior Class Play, Dramatics Club Freshman Homeroom GRACE SCHULTZ—Reedsburg B.A. University of Wisconsin American History, Spanish Loyalty Junior Homeroom MARY JEAN STEVENSON—Superior B.S. Superior State Teachers College English II, Biology Forensics Junior Homeroom, Junior Advisor Page 14 DOROTHY LANGE—Chicago B.S., B.Ed. Northwestern University World History, General Business Freshman Homeroom PAULENE GAERTNER—Neenah B.S. LaCrosse State Teachers College Physical Education I, II Intramurals I ■ : MARY FIELD—Wisconsin Dells M.A. University of Wisconsin Rosary College World History, Library Newspaper Sophomore Homeroom HORACE FREIMAN—Seymour Ph.B. Physical Education Physical Fitness Athletic Coach WILLIAM DUNWIDDIE—Port Washington B.S. University of Wisconsin Social Problems, Civics 20th Century Club Senior Homeroom dt Social c: cienct each Page 15 Standing left to right: Thomas McCarthy, Vice-president; Raymond Hayes, Loyalty Representative Seated left to right: Ruth Sorge, Secretary and Treasurer,- Vern Westedt, President CLASS OF 1944 J eehj at the c t enLOt . Page 16 Atwood, Elizabeth “Lizzy She came to us from LaValle in her Junior year and has taken part in Choir and Chorus. Her pep will be remembered. Bindl, Mildred Milly” In shorthand Mildred can't be beat. She has helped to make our Loyalty and Prom a success. Bohen, Mary A fancy jitterbug she is, and a mighty good cheerleader too. She follows the family tradition by being an active participant in sports. Buckley, Theodore Ted Happy-go-lucky, carefree and gay is this blond, curly haired Senior. Ted was an active participant in Band, Chorus, and Choir. Collies, Margaret A little bashful, a little shy, but Margaret is a good worker. Her main interests were in F.H.A. and Commerce. Dargel, Harriet Harriet is one girl who deserves much praise. You can always find her in the Home Ec. department. Backman, Lorraine Lorraine was one of our silent Senior girls. Her help on the newspaper staff was ppreciated. Blonien, Modesta Modesta is a good natured Senior. Chorus, Choir and Ensemble show her enthusiasm for music. She was always at the top of her shorthand class. Breen, Robert “Bob Three cheers for the Irish. As a member of the Football, Basketball and Track teams, and captain of the Patrol Boys, Bob was admired by all. Burmeister, Clarence Clarence is one of those boys who never says much. He took part in Bachelor’s Club and Handicraft. Dankert, Carol Carol was a good worker through her four years in R.H.S. Red Cross and First Aid show her willingness to help others. Dettmann, Dorothea Here's to a girl from Able-man who rates as an intel-lectualist. Showing her musical ability, she was a member of Band and Ensemble. Page 17 Oiece, Arlene Another one of those brisht minded and friendly lasses who came to us from LaValle. You may look for her in the trombone section of our band. Dreifke, Alice What would swimming be without Alice? Besides her interests in Sports, she has devoted much time to Art. Dobson, John 'Dobby” John is a versatile person. Always at the top in scholastic standing, he has still found time to participate in Debate, Sports, Music, and has made our Gleaner tops. Ewing, Verna Verna has only been with us one year, but she has become a good friend of all of us. While here she has been active in Commerce and Chorus. Feight, Richard Dick” When Dick leaves for the Air Corps he II leave many friends behind. Bowling and dancing take up much of his time. Fuller, Arthur Art Short, dark, and handsome, Art is always seen driving his light green Ford at noon. Besides his four years of F.F.A. he has taken part in Hoofers, Bachelor's and Speech. Gleason, William Bill Bill s popularity was shown when he was chosen Prom King in his Junior year. His participation in Music and Sports have made him an outstanding Senior. Harder, Donald Rodney” Meet our tallest, lankiest and one of our best basketball players. Although Don worked after school, he still had time for track and Rod and Gun Club. Pa3e 18 Felske, Jeanette Jeanette's size doesn’t hinder her from being a willing helper on the Newspaper staff and on many committees. She’s sure to get a Head” in the world. Friede, Roger Roger's curly hair has been the envy of many girls. His chief activities were Rod and Gun and Airplane Club. Greenwood, Agnes Aggie” Her giggle will long be remembered by us all. Agnes will make someone a good secretary and from what we hear a good housewife— take heed boys! Hartje, Wilbert Bill In looking through his record we found his interest is in the farm. Bill has been a member of the F.F.A. for four years. Harms, Dolores Neat in appearance and a pleasant personality, these traits we found in Dolores. Singing was her main interest; she took part in Mixed Chorus, Choir, and Ensemble. Harms, Roland Romeo His nickname tells the story. A letdown girls—he took Bachelor's Club. He also took Physical Fitness,- this must account for his 'Tarzan” build. Hayes, Raymond Snow A winning smile and a shuffling gait describe this Irishman. His sportsmanship and fight in football couldn't be beat. We ll be proud of him in the Air Corps. Hinrichs, Caroline Small and dainty with a pleasant smile. Caroline's interests can be seen on her third finger, left hand. She can be glad that she's taken four years of Home Ec. Karow, Robert Bob'' A wizard at Math and rating the highest score in his Air Corps exam, Bob should make a General some day. He was an active member of the band. Klipp, Marjorie Marjorie is a very likeable girl. Her good personality and willingness to study will help make her an excellent nurse someday. Harms, Jerome Jug Out for a good time—that’s Jug. F.F.A., Rod and Gun and Physical Fitness have kept him out of mischief during his spare time. Hawkins, Catherine Where is Catherine? Out with Jim! Catherine's pleasant smile has brightened many a dull day. Her record shows she has taken part in Red Cross and F.H.A. Head, James Jim Einstein the second, his witty remarks brightened many a dull classroom. Jim's another admirer of the opposite sex. Other interests were Rod and Gun and Aeronautics. Ison, Blanche This quiet dark haired lass has shown us she has real ambition. Her four years of Home Ec. makes us certain that she s interested in home making. Klipp, Eugene A fun-loving boy from Able-man. Don t be annoyed, teachers! That far off look is just another dream. He has participated in Rod and Gun, Advanced Phy. Ed., and Bachelors. Knuth, Lyle Red hair and freckles! He comes from the farm and with his four years in F.F.A. and Ag., he will probably manage his own some day. Page 19 Koenecke, Arlene When in need of a Ions talk 90 to Arlene. Her outstanding activities were Chorus, Sports Group, and Cooking Club. Kolba, Verne Verne helped our class rate high in stunts. Chemistry, Physics, and Advanced Math were his favorite subjects; selling groceries is his pastime. Krey, Donald Oscar” I’m not too ambitious, that s why I drive a car. Oscar was a member of Rod and Gun Club, Bachelor’s and Driver's Education. Leschensky, Lorraine Lurr” Lorraine is one of our industrious Seniors who is never too busy to lend a helping hand. Besides a five subject schedule, she participated in Choir, Gleaner, and served as Loyalty Representative. Lindloff, Norman Lefty” Lefty is one of those persohs whom everybody wants as a friend. He was a member of the Football squad and took part in Physical Fitness. Mahr, Shirley Shirley’s pep and enthusiasm have made her a prominent cheerleader. Besides being Loyalty princess in her Sophomore year she was active in Sports, Handicraft, and Hoofers. Page 20 Koenecke, Merlin Mert When there is something doing you’ll see Mert. Besides his love for fun, he finds time to concentrate on a straight A” report card. Korth, Darleen Darleen’s perfect complexion was the envy of all the girls. Her personality will help her on the road to success First Aid has been one of her activities. Krueger, Phillip Phil We can thank Lime Ridge for giving us Phil. His conscientiousness will spell success for him in the future. Lichte, Gerhardt In Math and Science he excels. Rod and Gun and Aeronautics have been prominent in his schedule; also, another interest is outLoganville way. Mahr, Ardene Three cheers for the Coast Guard! Ardene’s ready smile has brought her many friends. She took part in Sports Group, Hoofers, and Newspaper. McCarthy, Thomas This Senior Vice President came from LaValle. His pet delight is an argument. As one of the student representatives Bill has taken an active part in the Recreation program. Also his activity in the football field show his fine athletic ability. Mente, Rosele Rosele’s pleasant personality has made her a friend of students and faculty alike. Music, Girls Sports, Red Cross, ana Newspaper have taken much of her time. Meyer, Thomas Where shall we go tonight? This handsome, fun-loving Senior proved himself a great athlete in football, basketball, and intramurals. He also served as Secretary and Treasurer in his Freshman year. Montgomery, Charles Charlie Joy was added to our high school by Charlie s corny remarks and giggle. His football abilities have gained him the rank of captain. His other activities ranged from F.F.A. and Newspaper to women. Muske, Wallace This curly headed lad came to us from Minnesota in his Junior year. Working in the Chevrolet garage might make him a good mechanic some day. Newbury, Myrl Whenever our class needed any help, we could always count on Myrl to do more than her share. Hoofers, Sports, and Newspaper helped to make her schedule complete. Pelton, Esther Es With that cute smile and pretty blonde hair,shedoesn’t have any trouble getting around. She has proved her credit to our class by being Loyalty princess in her Frosh year. Meyer, Rueben Never criticize a farmer or you find yourself in an argument with Reuben. He served as Treasurer and Reporter for F.F.A. and was also a prominent member of Rod and Gun Club. Meyer, Martin One of our tall and lanky Seniors. His activities included Bachelor’s Club, Physical Fitness, and Handicraft. Mundth, Virginia Another farmerette, Virginia is small and lively. Some of her activities were Girls Sports, Nature Club, Newspaper, and Mixed Chorus. Newbury, Gladys Sports! ! That’s where she shines. Basketball and bowling are her favorites. Hoofers, Sports, Math, and Commerce Club have made up her extra curricular activities. Olson, Arvella Small, fair, and quiet, plus a pleasing personality describe Arvella. Her activities were F.H.A., Speech, and Loyalty. Perry, Ira Ike Everyone’s friend and a real helper in class activities. Choir, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra show his interest in music. If you can't recognize the baby pictures, ask Ira. Page 21 Roloff, Jean Ida Petite, cute, and friendly are the qualities of our Prom Queen. She is active in Dramatics, Band, Gleaner, and Newspaper. Her other interests were on the Football Squad. Schirmang, Orville Orville likes his fun! ! But has not time for studies. Hoofers, Handicraft, Rod and Gun, and Bachelor s comprise his activities. Schroeder, Donald Amos” A second Bing Crosby! Don's working after school and attendance at all school activities proved him an asset to our class. Schulenberg, Erich Erich's quiet, but we all know he's around. Speech, Advanced Physical Education, and Bachelor’s comprise his activities. Two years of F.F.A. have shown his interests in farming. Schultz, Norbert Another smart student Logan-ville has contributed to Reeds-burg High School. Playing the bass horn in the band for four years show his interest in music. Smith, Lenore One of our few blond Senior girls. Lenore's ready smile has won for her many friends. Three years of Chorus show her musical intuition. Page 22 Rudy, Doris Always happy, always busy, Doris was another brilliant LaValle student. Work on Newspaper, Loyalty, and Prom showed her willingness to help. Schroeder, Alvin Another one of those shy Ableman boys, Alvin was an industrious student. Typing and Math Review show his ambition and interest. Schuette, Marvin 'Marv ” Marv added brawn to our football line and brains to the mathematics club. Four years of participation in F.F.A. show his interest in the farm. Schulenberg, Harlan Small and lively, Harlan's pep has brought him many friends. Speech, F.F.A., Handicraft, Advanced Physical Education, and Bachelor’s make up his extracurricular activities. Schulze, Harold Although we didn't always see Harold on the football field we knew he was in there fighting. Handicraft, Aviation Club,' Bachelor s and Rod and Gun were his other activities. Smith, Neva Although Neva is a Senior, her chief interest is in the Junior class. Her activities consisted of Speech, Handicraft, Charm Club, and Band. Sorge, Ruth Ruth is more the studious type. Serving as Loyalty Representative in her Junior year and Secretary and Treasurer fn her Senior year, Ruth has proven a tremendous help to our class. Stahnke, Jean Jean’s clothes and cheerful personality make her one of the most all around good sports of our class. Gleaner, Newspaper, and Sports were her chief activities. Struck Violet Vi Vi’s pep and enthusiasm in all of our school activities have won her many friends. Hoofers, Gleaner, Sports, and First Aid constitute her main activities. Toepfer, Corinne Corky Corinne’s strawberry blond hair, blue eyes, and height distinguish her as one of the glamazons of our class. Besides being editor of the school paper, she took an active part in Band, Orchestra, and Gleaner. Vogel, Chester Chester’s curly hair has been theenvyofmanyagirl. Speech, F.F.A., Hoofers, Rod and Gun, comprise his extracurricular: Wegner, Ruth Ruth is one of those girls who says little, but‘thinks a lot. Her activities were Speech, Hoofers, F.H.A., and Commerce. Spraetz, Marvin Clark Always joking, always smiling, Marv’s contribution to our class has been work and cooperation. What would our prom have been without Marv’s diligent help? Strieker, William Edwin Ed’s interest in R.H.S. was shown in his attendance at all out of school activities. He took part in Band, Bachelor's, First Aid, and Handicraft. Thomas, Dorothy Dorothy came to us from Iron-ton in her Junior year. Singing in the Student talent show she proved her talent. Chorus, Choir, F.H.A., Orchestra, and Red Cross were her extracurricula. Traeder, John John has shown he has ambition by his steady job at the Big Store and also his interests in Rod and Gun, Boy’s Glee Club, Military Math, and Driver's Education. Wagner, Raymond Ray Everyone knows Ray by his smile. Even with Speech, Driver's Education, and three years of F.F.A., he always had time for fun. Weseloh, Enola Enola is new to us this year, but during the year she has been here, we know that she has proven a very likeable girl. While in Lime Ridge, she participated in Band and Glee Club. Page 23 Westedt, Vern Judge’’ Whitey What blond hair! His outstanding personality has earned for him class officer-ship for two years. In football, he proved his might. Wischhoff, Jean Wishy’’ Jean has proved herself very efficient and cooperative in everything, especially in helping on Loyalty and Prom Committees. Her highlights were Sports, Secretary and Treasurer in her Sophomore year, Newspaper, and Gleaner. Whitney, Patricia “Pat” We all know that Pat thinks there is something about an alumnus that is fine, fine, fine. We envy her all those rides in that maroon chev. car. Pat took part in Band, Orchestra, and Newspaper. Wolters, Arlowene A is for Arlowene and ambition too, which has won for her a high scholastic standing. Her outstanding work in Commerce and Music spell a brilliant future for her. Former members of the class of 1944 now in the Armed Forces: Paul Westedt Robert Schweke In memory of Robert Manwaring, a member of the class of 1944 who died in October, 1943. Page 24 Valera Hasse—Secretary and Treasurer Arnold Richert—Vice President John Burdick—President Jack Gavin—Loyalty Representative The Juniors entered their successful year by choosins John Burdick for their president; Arnold Richert, vice-president; Valera Hasse, secretary-treasurer; and Jack Gavin, loyalty representative. The class had a spectacular record in football and basketball. Lyndon Jermier, Jack Gavin, Bob Gallagher, Jim Hall, John Burdick, and Paul Smith, were proud possessors of football letters,- while Jack Gavin, Jim Hall, John Burdick, Jim ElIsessar, and Hubert Blank were on the basketball team. Jack Gavin and Jim Hall received letters for track last year. The outstanding event in the social calendar of the year centered around the Junior Prom, which was held on April 21. John Burdick and Donna Faye Geffert, the king and queen, led the grand march. In spite of the fact that studying took a great deal of their time, the Juniors found time to participate in band, orchestra, choir, chorus, Gleaner, newspaper, and many other activities. How about a Prom date? Page 26 Summing up the day Page 27 Top Row: Sidney Dwyer, Robert Gallagher, Robert Arvold, James Ellsessar James Hall, Eugene Flynn, William Gade, Orville Hahn, Hubert Blank. Second Row: Phyllis Gade, Gwendolyn Grosskrueger, Frances Brown, Clyde Dohner, Patrick Curtin, Melvin Aloers, Joyce Gardner, Shirley Hagen, Jean Gavin Third Row: Marian Davis, Rose Fitzgerald, Angeline Bornman, June Hathaway, Dolores Foss, Elaine Blank, Joyce Atkinson, Patricia Gates, Arlene Farber. Fourth Row: Rosemary Hannon. Marlene Gates, Lucille Beckman. Mary Dorow, Inez Harmon. Marguerite Clements, Eleanor Doyle, Vera Bass, Jeanette Fitzgerald, Jean Giles, Donna Faye Geffert, Mildred Frommunq Fifth Row- Helen Dorow, Eva Dargel, Valera Hasse, John Gavin, Miss Stevenson, Mrs. Schulze, John Burdick, Arnold Richert, Audrey Conklin, Dorothy Hasse. Bottom Row: James Fields, Virgil Fazel, Durlin Behnke, Lyall Camp, Bruce Boyd, Wendell Daly, Richard Harrison, Gordon Busse, Raymond Cooper. Top Row: Paul Smith, Erwin Mueller, Eugene Lange, Junior Kropp, Gerhardt Korth, Richard Kaun, Gerald Roewer, Victor Westedt. Second Row: Francis Volk, Donald Moffett, Lynn Powell, Gilbert Schulz, Donald Luehrsen, Kenneth Koenecke,Lyndon Jermier. Edward Tourdot, Leste Long. Third Row: Kathleen Williams, Virginia Whitty, Bernice Weir. Bernice Thorne, Helen Steinhorst. Gloria Verthem, Helen Tourdot. Lorene Johnson, Margaret Schroeder, Daisy Waltman Fourth Row: Mr. McGintv. Esther Westedt. Donalin Peterson, Edna Heidrich. Dorothy Knuth, Rita Kelly, Janet Huebner, Lorraine Johnson, Shirley Peter-son, Mary Mullaley, Phyllis Laridean, Mary Kelly, Eunice Schilling, Sylvia Rusch, Mr. Common. Fifth Row: Joyce Kleeber, Lucile Kruse, Elaine Tower, Frances She leski, Eldora Meyer, Lyla R son, Evelyn Peterson, Shirley Stolte. Dorothy Schmeltzer, Patricia Wacholtz, Beverly Schulze, Shirley Reynolds, Audrey Miller, Betty Lou Jermo, J •'t . arow, Avonette Licht. Bottom Row: Willard Krueger, Norman Holtz, George Verthein, James Tibbitts, Marvin Kampen, Calvin Koenig, Darrell Reinfeldt, Martin Meister, Clifford Kohlmeyer, Lawrence Tourdot, Donald Roewer, Eugene Pagel. Gerald Schroeder—President John Toepfer—Secretary and Treasurer Betty Lou Jermo—Loyalty Representative John O'Malley—Vice President After their first year in R.H.S. the Sophomores returned to school to resume their studies with great enthusiasm. To represent their class they selected as leaders: Gerald Schroeder, president,- John O'Malley, vice-president,- John Toepfer, secretary-treasurer; and Beverly Jermo, loyalty representative. The class of 46 showed their good sportsmanship by participating in all school activities under the able leadership of Miss Field. The outstanding athletes are: Jim Randall, John O'Malley, John Smith, Bill Whitney, and Duane Giles. We are confident that in their two remaining years they will prove their athletic ability in football and on the basketball floor. They maintain a high percentage in band, orchestra, and other musical activities. Wilbur Lea and Carl Steinweg represent the class in the Safety Patrol. The Sophomores have shown fine school spirit and we wish them success in their future years in R.H.S. What’s cooking? Page 28 Bored to death! Top Row: Douglas Hanson, James Davis, Roland Anderson, William Haugh, Forrest Koenecke, Richard Behn, Robert Brueggeman, Benjamin Hilmer, Robert Duren. Fourth Row: Donald Klitsner, David Dobson, Marvin Backman, Leonard Frank, James Geffert, Edward Hinz, Reginald Haskins, Richard Goodey, Duane Giles, Bob Hanusa. Third Row: Junior Kowalke, Dean Corwith, Mary Friede, Patricia Arenz, Audrey Gall, Betty Lou Ende, Nancy Christie, Ruth Kaldenburg, Gerald Huffman, John Healy. Second Row: Alice Kapelke, Gertrude Koenig, Jean Huebner, Jean Kinser, Rosemary Klippel, Mary Kosack, Marcella Feldhahn, Joyce Hannon, Esther Collies Joyce Domke, LaVeda Churchill, Mr. Vig. First Row: Caroline Hanko, Mary Ferguson, Doris Black, Jean Krueger, Mary Ellen Hayes, Marion Cliff, Mary Giles, Gloria Blank, Arlene Kaun, Dorothy Dorow. Sixth Row: Eugene Murray, Raymond Richert, Gerald Lusby, John Smith, William Whitney, Harold Rist, Donald Westphal. Fifth Row: James Pelton, Erhardt Schaefer, Russell Vogel, Harold Snyder, Lorenz Spraetz, Albert Roehling, Melvin Rose, Gordon Merite, Vernon Kraemer, Kenneth Krey. Fourth Row: Carol Leicher, Luana Thies, Joan Rcines, Alice Mueller, Marcella Ninneman, LaVerna Radke, Dorothy Lutterman, Amy Miller, Erma Miller, Anna Miller. Third Row: Muriel Smith, Ethel Schluter, Ramona Mittlesteadt, Vivian Lange, Rosemary Schmidtmann, Eleanor Stubenvoll, Arnita Stanhope. Lorraine Wilcox, Margery Sparks, Jean Westerwald. Second Row: Jack Peterson, John Schroeder, Helen Wagner, John O'Malley, Miss Field Miss Jankowski, Gerald Schroeder, Beverly Jermo, Marion Schulz, Audrey Schirmang. First Row: Ivan Sommers, Junior Reinfeldt, Carl Steinweg, Arnold Schroeder, Robert Kreyt Wilbur Lea. Page 29 Dale Corwith—President Mary Randall—Secretary and Treasurer Arthur Behnke—Loyalty Representative Bob Kelly—Vice President The Freshmen added much color and life to the school year. They possess everything necessary for four enjoyable and worthwhile years in Reedsburg High School. The class elected for its officers: Dale Corwith, president,- Robert Kelly, vice-president; Mary Randall, secretary-treasurer, and Arthur Behnke, loyalty representative. Under the supervision of their advisor, Miss Langer, the Freshmen showed fine school spirit by participating in all school activities. Among their athletes, Stuart Fondrie, Carl Pawlisch, Bob Hrabovsky, and Donavan Richards show very promising material for future first teams in football and basketball. Six Freshmen participated in band, three in orchestra, and ten in chorus. Eugene Haugh, Carl Pawlisch, Russell Schmidt, and Robert Kelly were the Safety Patrol representatives. The class of 1947 has truly shown its ability to go forward and its four years in R.H.S. promise to be very successful. Charles Atlas, the second! Base 30 Dating already? First Row: Beverly Du Bois, Eva Broas, Maureen Byrnes, Miss Lang, Miss Marquardt, Oris Fuller, Jack Button, Ronald Grosskrueger, A rend Harms. Second Row: Dona Fae Emery, Shirley Gates, Jane Jones, Irene Fields. Lorraine Hasse, Mary Buelow Dawn Hinz, Zeta Flynn. Thelma Hawkins. Third Row: Betty Ann Bell, Mary Anderson, Arthea Behnke, Fern Farber. Jeanette Johnston. Delores Hamann. Wanda Hirst. Jo Anne Harrison Marion Hanusa Fourth Row: Lewis Christian, Lawrence Blue Walter Froehlich, Ivan Hooker, Marlon Davis, Gilbert Held, Billy Hansen, Jim Byrnes, David Hawkins. Fifth Row Richard Chitwood, Orie Brown, Gerald Decker, Dale Curtin, Stuart Fondrie, Bill Friede. Bob Hrabovsky, Jack Clossey, Eugene Haugh. IA-5 7 First Row Donald Mahr, Dick Meister, Dale Vogel. Roger Koenecke, Royce Schultis. Danny Ray _ . _ Second Row: Caroline Lehman, Joyce Metcalf, Mary Randall, Arthur Behnke, Mrs. Helgeson, Miss Langer, Robert Kelley, Dale Corwith, Marilyn Kowalke, Third Row Margaret Kocher, Margery Long, Irene Sichler, Iva Snyder, Amy Winter, Shirley Ryzeck, Edna Schulz, Donelda Wolter, Louise Steinweg, Myrtle Meyer, Maxine Steinhorst, Dorothy Schluter, Rosemary Rohr „ ,, ... , „ , Fourth Row: Eunice Schuette, Evelyn Schroeder, Mane Volk, Gaynold Lichte, Irma Reynolds, I.la Sparks Arlene Kelly, Phyllis Mick. Kathryn Wacholtz. Fifth Row: Alvin Verthein, Gordon McCauley, Courtland Ratzenberg, Dolores Kelly, Norma Risley, R.ta Wagner. Edmund Wi se, Don Kocher. Donovan Sixth Row: Kenneth Volk, Earl Mylrea, Elmer Meyer, Mervin Perry, Carl Pawlisch, Ralph O’Connor, Michael Sorge, Duane Schultr, Russell Schmidt, John Schyvinck. Page 31 Seniors: Standing: William Gleason, James Head. Sitting: Dorothea Dettmann, Merlin Koenecke. Juniors: Sitting: Eleanor Doyle, Audrey Miller, Shirley Reynolds. Standing: Jim Tibbitts. Le A O not St n lent Sophomores: Left to right: Joyce Domke, James Randall, Jack Peterson, Ruth Kalenberg. Freshmen: Sitting: Irma Reynolds, Ralph O'Connor, Myrtle Meyer. Standing: Mary Randall, Mary Buelow. Page 32 REEDY THE First Row: Shirley Reynolds, Jean Roloff, Patsy Whitney, Eldora Meyer, Ira Perry, Bill Gleason, Ted Buckley, Ed Strieker, Second Row: Bob Arvold, Betty Lou Ende, Elaine Towers, Audrey Miller, Dorothea Dettman, Gerald Schroeder, Hubert Blank, Leonard Frank, Calvin Koenig, Earhardt Schaefer, Bob Gallagher, Irma Reynolds, Jim Tibbitts. Third Row: Arlowene Wolters, Neva Smith, Richard Harrison, Rosemary Schmidtman, Marjorie Sparks, Stuart Fondrie, Bob Hrabovsky, Lyndon Jermier, Jim Randall, Pat Gates, Arlene Diece, Carol Leicher. Cornets Ira Perry Bill Gleason Hubert Blank Bill Whitney Bob Krey Mary Dorow Russel Vogel Jim Geffert Horns John Dobson Bruce Boyd Frances Shedleski Lyla Sparks Flutes Joyce Kleeber Dona Faye Geffert Oboes Corinne Toepfer Mary Beulow Clarinets Shirley Reynolds Jean Roloff Patsy Whitney Eldora Meyer Robert Arvold Betty Lou Ende Elaine Towers Audrey Miller Dorothea Dettman Gerald Schroeder Arlowene Wolters Neva Smith Richard Harrison Rosemary Schmidtman Lyla Sparks Dona Fae Emery Alto Clarinet Ed Stricken Bass Clarinet Ted Buckley Bassoons Jim Tibbitts Irma Reynolds Saxaphones Bob Gallagher Earhardt Schaefer Calvin Koenig Leonard Frank Trombones David Dobson Carol Leicher Arlene Diece Pat Gates Baritone Jim Randall Basses Lyndon Jermier Bob Krabovsky Bob Karow Norbert Schultz Percussion Jim Davis Stuart Fondrie Eleanor Stubenvoll Nancy Lou Christie Wilbur Lea Page 34 REVIEWS BAND Mary Bculow, Corinne Toepfer, Dona Faye Gcffcrt, Joyce Klceber. Bill Whitney, Bob Krcy, Mary Dorow, Russel Vogel, Jim Ge ert, Lyla Sparks, Frances Shedleski, Bruce Boyde, John Dobson, Wilbur Lea, Jim Davis, Eleanor Stubenvoll, Nancy Lou Christie, Mr. Ritzcnthaler, Joyce Domke, Norbert Schultz, Bob Karow, The band of fifty-six members began the year feeling the loss of many good members who graduated. However, after practicing for many weeks, they showed great improvement. The band is one of our school s most active organizations. It appeared on Main Room programs, the Armistice Day service, two of the five midwinter concerts, and at the games. It finished the year by playing the processional for commencement. At the music tournament of 1943, held at Prairie du Sac, the band took first place in both concert and sightreading, with many members winning honors for solo and ensemble work. Page 35 than squeaks from the large room on the third floor. Since then its members have shown great improvement, in their playing ability, and we now have a fine string group. The orchestra’s appearances this year have been in the Main Room, the Old Settler’s program, the mid-winter concert, the Senior Class Play and at Baccalaureate. The group won first place in concert and in sightreading at the 1943 tournament. And again this year, the orchestra took high honors. First Row: Irma Reynolds, Dorothy Schmeltzer, Patsy Whitney, Eldora Meyer, Darlene Fullmer, Ira Perry, Katherine Haugh, Elaine Towers, Virgii Fazel, Gwendolyn Friebel. Second Row: Irene Reynolds, Mervin Perry, Jim Tibbitts, Corinne Toepfer, Joyce Kleeber, Betty Lou Ende, Gerald Schroeder, Lyla Sparks, Bruce Boyd, David Dobson, Billy Ableman, Bill Gleason, Eva Broas, Katherine Hissy, Pat O’Neil, Sally Merkle. Third Row: Shirley Reynolds, Stuart Fondrie, Duane Schultz, Jim Davis, Mr. Ritzenthaler, Dorothy Thomas, Joyce Domke, John Dobson. First Violins Irma Reynolds Dorothy Schmeltzer Irene Reynolds Mervin Perry Violas Patsy Whitney Eldora Meyer Cellos Ira Perry Darlene Fullmer String Basses John Dobson Joyce Domke Dorothy Thomas Horns Bruce Boyd Lyla Sparks Piano Shirley Reynolds Second Violins Gwen Friebel Virgil Fazel Elaine Towers Kathryn Haugh Sally Merkle Pat O'Neill Kathryn Hissy Eva Broas Flute Joyce Kleeber Oboe Corinne Toepfer Clarinets Jean Roloff Betty Lou Ende Trombone David Dobson Cornet Bill Gleason Percussion Jim Davis Stuart Fondrie Page 36 CHOIR AND CHORUS The Choir and Chorus, under the capable leadership of Mrs. McQueen, again made the best of this year. They first appeared in the Main Room to give a program, and also led many periods of community singing. The Christmas program given on December 16, as successful as ever, was the highlight of the year. The next special program was the midwinter concert. Both groups won first place in the music tournament last year, and again took high honors this year. The choir concluded its year by singing at Baccalaureate. CHOIR Top Row. B. Ende, A. Richert, J. Gavin. L. Long, B. Haugh, M. Spraetz, R. Breen, I Perry. 8. Boyd A. Miller, eicher I. Reynolds Second Row: Mrs. McQueen, L. Radlce, M. Smith, M. Clements, P. Gates, E. Atwood, E Stubenvoll. M. Blomen, D. Harms, 6. Jermo, D. Thomas, G- Koenig, B. Je , First Row:°V9 Hasse, D. Foss, B. Thorne, S. Reynolds, R. Sorge, R. Mente, D. Schmeltzer. L. Steinweg, E. Schluter. Members not pictured: M. Schultz, D. Schroeder, L. Sparks. CHORUS Top Row: D. Hawk.ns, I. Reynolds, G. Verthein, L. Smith, F. Farber, N. Risley. L. Thies, Mrs. McQueen, G. lichte, Z. Flynn, L. Churchill, M. Hanusa, A Kaun, B. Ende, A. Roehlmg. _ _ . _ _ . . _ n o-7 First Row: D. Schluter. V. Ewing, M. Meyer, G Grosskrueger, J. Jones, D. Hasse, R. Rohr, E. Bro« . V. Bass. rdg€ 51 Members not pictured: J. Atkinson, J. Burdick, J. Ellscssar, J. Hall, E. Hinze, E. Klipp, E. Meyer H. Rowin, L. Rowin, M. Steinhorst, K. wacholtz. tit canet We are living in a troubled world. Now, more than ever before, friends and buddies are separated upon graduation. The Gleaner Staff has set as its ideal, in spite of wartime difficulties, to produce The Best Yet to keep alive the many memories of high school days. A picked staff, advised by Miss Wheeler, wrote copy, set dummies, laid out pages, drew pictures, and overcame the many difficulties involved in producing a year book. Our staff met every activity period and also had extra sessions after supper. The pages buzzed off the assembly line as fast as planes in our modern factories. Under the directorship of Miss Wheeler, advisor,- John Dobson, editor; and Violet Struck, Business manager; the committees were organized in this form. Our art department was comprised of one member. Shirley Hagen’s swell work was in- dispensable. The layout committee was composed of the following members: Ira Perry, Merlin Koenecke, Dorothea Dettman, Audrey Miller, and Shirley Reynolds. Jean Wischhoff and Ruth Sorge were typists. Credit for captions are given to Jean Roloff, Lorraine Leschinsky, and Jean Stahnke. Melvin Albers and Jim Tibbets did our fine photography work. We hope that you will get many enjoyable hours from this Gleaner and that the memories of worthwhile experiences of high school will be preserved. Page 38 This year the Newspaper Staff tried something new, a printed school paper in place of the old mimeographed form. Mr. Max Ninneman, editor of the Reedsburg Times Press, gave the staff his very competent guidance in this undertaking. At the beginning of the year a contest was held to select a new name for the paper. Reedsburg News Nymph, ' the entry of Lyla Richardson, was chosen and then changed to The Purple Banner with the advent of the printed publication. Miss Field advised the Purple Banner Staff and Miss Lange is in charge of news written for the high school column in the Times Press. Corinne Toepfer, the editor of the Purple Banner, will be succeeded next year by Mary Dorow, Junior assistant editor. The general staff includes: Seniors Patsy Whitney, Modesta Blonien, Marjorie Klipp, Doris Rudy, Alice Driefke, Ardene Mahr, Lorraine Backman, Myrl Newbury; Juniors—Ada Meyer, Joyce Kleeber, Patricia Gates, Jeanette Fitzgerald, Bruce Boyd, Betty Lou Jermo, Elaine Blank, Jean Gavin, Delores Foss; Sophomores—Eleanor Stubenvoll. J ejpo'ctet (freely oj Sittins: Frances Shedleski, June Karow, Marjorie Long, Louise Steinweg, Dona Fae Emery. Standing: Don Roewer, David Schroeder, Jack Clossey, Jack Peterson, Patricia Wacholtz. The participants in forensics have been working and practicing since the beginning of the second semester. On March 16, a contest was held with no audience but the judges. The winners went to Baraboo on March 22 for further eliminations. These people were: extemporaneous reading, Jack Clossey,- oration, Jack Peterson,- humorous declam, Dona Faye Emery; serious declam, Dolores Foss. Other participants were: reading, Louise Steinweg,- humorous declamation, June Karow,- serious declamation, Frances Shedleski, Pat Wacholtz, and Rosemary Rohr. Jack Peterson Winning Orator Page 40 Dolores Foss and Dona Fae Emery Winning Declaimers Jack Clossey Winning Reader Standing: Bruce Boyd, Philip Krueger, Mrs. Helgeson, Ira Perry, J. Tibbits. Sitting: Jean Roloff, Patsy Whitney, Corinne Toepfer, Lorraine Leschensky. “EVER SINCE EVE Life has been a mix-up Ever Since Eve and Johnny (Sidney Dwyer) and Susan (Patsy Whitney) experienced the worst trying to publish their school newspaper under the direction of Miss Willard (Corinne Toepfer), an ex-journalist from the city. In the midst of surmounting difficulties appears a little Southern belle, Lucybelle Lee (Jean Roloff) from Tennessee who just can't understand Mr. Quinn's (Phillip Krueger) Barter System while Susan runs into complications making use of it. Spud (Jim Tibbitts) the business manager, and first rate pal of Johnny's finds himself infatuated with Lucybelle and her poem, and soon both he and Johnny are dizzily, chillingly in love. Who could guess it was the measles! Afterwards, however, their infatuation turns to Susan whom Cappy (Bruce Boyd) threatens to put in jail for having a pin ball machine to pay for a three-color cover. Of course in the end Susan doesn’t go to jail but hooks Johnny, the apple of her eye, while Miss Willard and Mr. Quinn get married. Throughout the play absent minded Mr. Clover (Ira Perry) tries desperately to find out the ever constant mysteries but fails to comprehend half. Mrs. Clover (Lorraine Leschensky) finds the young people very amusing but sometimes exasperating and yet manages to be quite helpful. Then we can’t forget Betsy (Shirley Mahr) who keeps everyone in a whirlwind and always manages to bring out the missing links. ' Ever Since Eve' promises to be a great success in spite of the-difficulties in its production. The start was delayed due to the marriage of its director, Mrs. Helgeson. Then various athletic activities and the measles epidemic slackened rapid progress. We are sorry we cannot comment on its production but the GLEANER goes to press as the play goes to production. Standing: Miss Lang, Mr. Vig, Mrs. Schultz. Sitting: Beverly Jermo, Jack Gavin, Ray Hayes, Arthur Behnke. LOYALTY BOARD Loyalty has always meant a great deal to the students of Reedsburg High School. It was organized in 1917 during the World War, for the purpose of fostering the Loyalty of the students. The Loyalty Board, which consists of one representative elected from each class and three faculty members, meets every Monday during the activity period to record the achievements of the classes. This year several changes were made in the judging the loyalty of the students. Credit was added for the sale of defense stamps, and citizenship was based on quarterly reports made by the teachers. The awarding of the trophy to the class having the best record is the most important event at the annual banquet held in May. Page 49 Tallying the credits! Top Row: Robert Karow, Ervin Mueller, John Dobson, Robert Kelley, Pat Curtin, Carl Steinweg. Bottom Row: Robert Breen, Wilbur Lea, Richard Harrison, Ray Cooper, Gene Haugh, Russell Schmidt, Carl Pawlisch, Mr. McGinty. SAFETY PATROL The Reedsburg Safety Patrol was sponsored by the Charles P. Fuhrman American Legion Post No. 350 seven years ago. There has not been an accident on any of the corners that are watched by the Student Patrol while they have been on duty. This year there are fifty-three patrol boys and girls from the four city schools. The two students who have seen the longest service are John Dobson and Bob Breen, who are Seniors and have served on the Safety Patrol for six years. This year the School Patrol is under the direction of Mr. J. Tremaine McGinty, a high school instructor, and the captain is Bob Breen. Future Farmers Civil Air Patrol Cadets Physical Fitness Twentieth Century Club Radio Club Bachelor's Club Dramatics Club Junior Red Cross Typing Practice Forensics Top Row: D. Giles, P. Curtin, L. Jermier, J. Ellsessar, J. Burdick, W. Whitney, J. Smith, J. O'Malley. Second Row: J. Reinfeldt, W. Dunwiddie, N. Lindloff, H. Schulze, J. Dobson, J. Gavin, B. Gallasher, H. Blank, P. Smith, J. Hall, Coach Frieman, C. Kohlmeyer. First Row: T. McCarthy, V. Westedt, C. Montgomery, W. Gleason, M. Schuette, R. Breen, R. Hayes, T. Meyer. lit, J eel r I lit! Coach Frieman R.H.S. Opp. Sept. 23 Tomah (there) 0 6 Sept. 30 Wisconsin High (there). 0 25 Oct. 7 Intersquad (here) 6 6 Oct. 14 Richland Center (here). . 7 21 Oct. 21 Fort Atkinson (here). . . 28 14 Oct. 28 Portage (there) 7 21 Nov. 4 Baraboo (here) 0 42 Nov. 11 Wisconsin Dells (there). 14 19 Coach Dunwiddie Page 48 e e I. 1 lit! r r The first practice of the football squad was held on Labor Day—with a large squad out for practice. We started 43 season by playing with the Tomah Indians at Tomah. A hard battle was fought between the evenly matched teams. An exciting game and a magnificent goal line stand by the Beavers, culminated in a 6-0 loss. A trip to Bre-Stevens Field at Madison to play Wisconsin High proved disastrous to the Beavers. A tricky T formation spelled defeat to the tune of a 25-0 score. The home rooters got the first glimpse of the Team when an inter-squad game was played. The score of 6-6 is proof of the hard fought game. A heavy Richland Center eleven ambushed the Beavers on the home field. Reedsburg had a significant aerial attack, but weight in the Center line gave the game to the Hornets with a score of 21-7. A wonderful aerial bombardment by the Reedsburg squad took the strong Fort Atkinson team off guard. With much added incentive and fight the Beavers won their only game of the season. Portage’s homecoming was a big upset for the Reedsburg team. The Beavers got the first touch-down, but their fire didn't last. A high spirited Portage squad out fought the Reedsburg eleven and won by a score of 21-7. Reedsburg's next opponent was an undefeated, unscored on Baraboo eleven. An unofficial homecoming gave the home team plenty of fight, but the Circus city crashed through to a 42-0 win. The final game of the season was played on Armistice Day with Wisconsin Dells for the Laddy Helland Trophy. A last minute surge by the Dells team brought them to a one touchdown lead. We Come Prepared Water bo-o-y! This will be an “outrageous score! Top Row, left to right: E. Reinfeldt, D. Dickie, P. Craker, R. Olson, E. Mylrea, L. Frank, D. Dobson, G. Lusby, C. Koenig, J. Button. W. Farber, D. Ray, C. Brylia, C. Kohlmeyer. Middle Row: R. Hrabovsky, W. Haugh, J. Pelton, D. Giles, P. Curtin, W. Whitney, P. Smith, J. Smith, J. O’Malley, J. Gavin, H. Blank, J. Hall, J. Ellsessar, J. Randall, E. Lange. Bottom Row: Mr. Dunwiddie, L. Jermier. C. Montgomery, W. Gleason, M. Schuette, R. Breen, R. Hayes, T. Meyer, N. lindloff, H Schulze, J. Dobson, V. Westedt, T. McCarthy, J. Burdick, R. Gallagher, Mr. Freiman. | I Hike, one, two— one, two John Burdick—Got the drive of Pat Harder. Charley Montgomery— Tackling, that is his dish. John O'Malley—AFightin Fullback. Watch him! Lindy” Jermier—Voice of a sergeant when calling signals. John Dobson—Always in there tryin-. Vern Westedt—8ig and tough and plenty of fight. John Smith—In on every play. Paul Smith— Rough 'n Ready. Bill Gleason—Greased lightning on the hoof. S“'Z' Robert Gallagher — ‘Spike' them that's his motto. In the bread basket m Tom Meyer—Tommy, Tom- M(jrvjn Schuette— Rex' my, he s our man. wrecks his man Harold Schultz—Drive, Drive, Drive1 Page 51 Page 52 tie a let I a 11 C o—C I am jj) lo n SEASON'S RECORD Reedsburg.. 19 Mauston . . .21 Reedsburg. . 15 Hillsboro . . . 17 Reedsburg. . 20 Wisconsin High . . . . . .17 Reedsburg. . 27 Monroe .. .23 Reedsburg.. 29 Portage . . .16 Reedsburg.. 24 Wisconsin Dells. . . .. .17 Reedsburg. 37 Stoughton .. .32 Reedsburg. . 24 Richland Center. . . .. .17 Reedsburg. . 28 Baraboo ...17 Reedsburg.. 20 Edgerton . . .27 Reedsburg.. 41 Portage .. .31 Reedsburg.. 29 Richland Center. . . . .15 Reedsburg.. 27 Wisconsin Dells. . . . . .13 Reedsburg.. 26 Fort Atkinson . . .19 Reedsburg.. 10 Baraboo .. .20 Regional Tournament Reedsburg... .24 Rio .. .31 VARSITY BASKETBALL Sitting: Hubert Blank, Tom Meyer, Jim Hall, Don Harder, Bill Gleason, Jack Gavin. Standing: Mr. Freiman, Jim Randall, John Dobson, Jim Ellsessar, John O'Malley, Bob Gallagher, John Burdick. In—Almost! Baraboo gets Revenge. The last football game was played on November 11. The basketball team Reported for the first practice on November 12. One week later, the season was opened with a double-header with Mauston and Hillsboro. Both games were lost by one bucket. Three or four wins was the most that was expected of our inexperienced team. However, conference games proved different. The first game was played in the field house at Madison. The Wisconsin High boys played a fast breaking game, but the Purple and White cagers had control of the ball most of the time. A three point lead carried us to victory. A home game was next played with Monroe. It was a hard, fast, well fought game and the score remained tied at the end. In a three minute overtime, R.H.S. opened up and came through on top with a five point marqin. We next met Portage on the home floor. The Reeds-burg five clicked in the first half and trounced the Portage five by a decisive score of 29-16. A rather weak Wisconsin Dells team was our next opponent at that place. The unbeaten R.H.S. cagers crashed through with another win of 24-17. Stoughton came to Reedsburg for the next game of the season. Stoughton was up on top also. The score was even until the closing minutes of the game when Reedsburg forged ahead for another win. A trip to Richland Center to play a team that had yet to win its first game proved an exciting event. The unfamiliar baskets gave the Purple and White trouble. We again, however, came through with a 24-17 victory. Baraboo! That was the game Reedsburg spurted ahead in the first half and held the Circus City five to no field goals. The score at the half was 11-2. In the third quarter Baraboo got 12 points. But we put the game on ice in the final frame and ended the scrimmage with a score of 28-17. A packed house witnessed the first conference defeat of our local five. Edgerton, boasting Krukenberg as the high conference scorer, knocked us over in the final half. Score—20-27. Coach Freiman was quarantined for this game because he had been exposed to scarlet fever. The outcome of the Portage game was pretty doubtful due to the absence of Harder, our center. However, Meyer and Gleason started hitting and we packed in 41 points to their 31. Richland Center was still on the bottom when they met Reedsburg on the home floor. The Reedsburg team pulled ahead to an easy victory of 29-15. Wisconsin Dells met us on our home floor and we again clinched a victory with a 27-13 score. An overnight trip to Fort Atkinson brought in our next victory. It was a tough hard fought game and the team really worked to pull ahead in a 26-19 score. We were now assured a place in the title. The champs met Baraboo the second time. This was a home game. Something failed to click and we were behind all the way. No field goals were made in the second half. The final showed Baraboo in front on a 20-10 score. A large basketball banquet was held before the Baraboo game. The first and B squads were served a chicken dinner. Many business men and rooters were there. Talks were given by Coaches Freiman, Compton, and Dunwiddie. Other talks were also presented. The activities were ended by showing basketball movies. The Regional Tournament was again held at Reedsburg. Rio was our first opponent. We played a swell ame, but came out on the short end of the final tally, pring Green was the regional winner, but they were defeated at the sectional. Our '43-'44 team had no individual stars but was welded into a hard hitting team. We are proud of the team and Coach Freiman, and we are proud of the record they made. Reedsburg has tied for first for two consecutive years. Page 53 Page 54 Managers D. Schultz, D. Mahr. Don Harder 11 John Burdick Jdck Gavin Hu Blank Page 55 Bill Gleason Tom Meyer In the Basket. Jim Ellsessar John Dobson Jim Randall John O'Malley � !■: B TEAM Sitting: Jim Randall, Wendell Daly, Bob Gallagher, Forest Koenecke, John O'Malley, Lyndon Jermien Standing: Mr. Compton, Lyall Camp, Douglas Hanson, David Dobson, John Smith, Darrell Reinfeldt, Calvin Koenig. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM Sitting: D. Richards, P. Craker, B. Berning, B. Hrabovsky, S. Fondrie, J. Wheeler. Standing: D. Meister, E. Mylrea, R. Schmidt, W. Shedleski, D. Olson. TRACK Kneeling: Pet Curtin, Phil Reinfeldt, Jack Rindfleich, Jack Gavin, Richard Harrison. Standing: Mr. Dunwiddie, Jim Hall, Jim Ellsessar, John O’Malley, Bob Breen, Mr. Rice. TRACK 1943 The 1943 track team coached by Mr. Rice and Mr. Dunwiddie enjoyed a very successful season. The team participated in four meets, namely, the Baraboo triangular meet, Baraboo invitational. Southern ten Conference meet, and the Sectional meet at Madison. Reedsburg’s strength can be shown by the fact that we finished sixth in the State Meet. Letter winners and their events were: Jack McCormick ................................... 100, 200 Jack Riendfleisch 100, 200, broad jump. Phil Reinfeldt M'le John O'Malley Mile Bob Breen............................. High jump, Broad jump. Bill Gleason ....................Pole Vault, 440. Ray Miller .....................Shot put, discus. Jim Hall..............................................Hurdles Jack Gavin ..............................................Half mile: TENNIS Kneeling: Douglas Hanson, Jim Randall, Marvin Kampen, Calvin Koenig. Standing: Bob Gallagher, John Burdick, Bob Arvold, Mr. Olson. TENNIS 1943 was the first year R.H.S. had a tennis team for the last two years. Our first meet was with Baraboo. Reedsburg won all the matches and the score was 15 to 0. A return match was arranged with Baraboo, but was called off because of the weather. The Southern Ten tournament was held at Madison and Goodman, Berning, Gallagher and Kampen represented Reedsburg. Goodman won first place and Gallagher and Kampen placed second in doubles. Don Goodman placed fourth at the sectional meet which concluded our season. Considering that Goodman and Berning were the only .veterans, the boys made a good showing. Page 57 _y l utcle The girls’ intramural sroup, under the direction of Miss Gaertner, met on Wednesday nights after school. This year they organized as a club, elected a president, and participation was open to any girl who was interested in sports. Questionnaires were circulated at the beginning of the year to determine the sports they were most interested in and as a result, basketball again dominated the major part of the year. Other sports included soft-ball, tennis, volleyball, archery, and indoor games. Mr. Freiman’s physical education classes worked on physical fitness. Pyramids and like group activities, plus individual exercises, made up their program. As each sport—football, basketball, track—moved into the limelight, it was taken up in the classes. After the basketball season teams were organized, each having a varsity squad member as captain. Keep it Rolling. Building a foundation. Page 58 Modern Dianas. SCHOOL LIFE Sept. 4-5—Teachers arrive— Well, looks like the real thing again. Sept. 6—Football practice— What a labor'' day. Sept. 7—School begins!! Gee, those frosh are smaller and greener than ever. Sept. 10—First week done really in the groove. Sept. 14—Oh! Those tests! Sept. 15—Teachers' supper and entertainment at Methodist Church. Ah, football practice over a little early. Sept. 17—Band gave main room program. Speaker, Martin Flohr of the Reedsburg Police. Sept. 20—Activities get into full swing—Now it’s more like school. Sept. 23- Autumn begins— football weather. Remember Westedt— We ll defeat them by an outrageous score! Sept. 24 Community singing in main room and an exciting game at Tomah. Lost 6-0. Sept. 27-28—Teachers entertained by board members— Gosh, they have all the fun. Oct. 1—Football at Madison with Wisconsin High—another defeat. Oct. 5—A talk and demonstration by a Wisconsin Fire Marshal. Guess we won’t monkey with gasoline or matches any more. Oct. 8—A good intersquad game. Score—Tied 6-6. Oct. 8—Seniors gave the first party. Freshmen had to show themselves off. Funny, though, without any decorations. Oct. 11—The band started marching these cold and frosty mornings. A talk by Captain Norman Harms, of the U. S. Air Force, home on leave from Africa. Every boy wants to be a pilot now. Oct. 14-15—Miss Jankowski 's homeroom gave a play, along with an American farmer of the FFA. Mr. Loofboro, our former principal, stopped here on his way to become a professor at Princeton. Oct. 15—Football game with Richland Center. We went down fighting. Oct. 18—Test black-out of the county Boy! It sure was black and quiet. Oct. 18—Had to learn valences for Chemistry. Guess our other studies will have to slide. Oct. 20—Gleaner staff is visited by a representative of its printing company. Sure is a lot of work to print a book. Oct. 20-21-22—Everyone had to get his fourth ration book. Oct. 22—Fort Atkinson game. Ah— Victory is sweet. Oct. 29—Portage game. Stymied again. Oct. 31—AquietHallowe en. Children are patriotic, for no damage was done. i Not« cm in the woe Page 59 Nov. 2— We had an unofficial homecoming. What a pep meeting! Nov. 2-3—All the girls had to wear pigtails again this year. (Kinda cute, huh?) Nov. 4-5—Teachers’ convention—vacation feels good for a change. Nov. 8—Junior Red Cross drive. Ours was a 100% school. Nov. 10—Report cards—the worst is here! Nov. 11—Armistice day—We all had to march in the parade to the flagpole for a program. Nov. 11—Annual game with Wisconsin Dells, lost again —guess we won't see that big trophy around this year. Nov. 12—The fourth grade presented a patriotic program in the Main Room. Nov. 12—Basketball practice begins. Nov. 13—Gotta practice on Saturdays too! Nov. 15—All the teachers are getting shot—Heck, only getting their pictures taken. Nov. 18—Band Mothers' card party at the South School. Nov. 19—The fifth grade gave the program on the history of democracy. Nov. 23 - Double Heade r with Mauston and Hillsboro. Lost both games by 2 points. Nov. 25—Thanksgiving— How many had turkey this year? Nov. 26—A dance in the V.F.W. hall and Ha, Ha, a good time was had by all. Nov. 30—20th Century Club presented play on recreation club. We won the first conference game from Wisconsin High at the Field House. Score 17-20. Dec. 1—Mr. Royce, state administrator of school war bond sales, gave a special program. Dec. 2—Ruth Medenwald leaves to be married—Good Luck! ! Dec. 2—Discussion of recreation center by representatives of home rooms. Dec. 3—Student talent show —Never really knew how good we were before. Dec. 3—Won second conference game from Fort Atkinson, pretty tough game. Score 27-24. Dec. 6—All the girls came with bells tied on their socks. Christmas already? Dec. 8— B team game with Cazenovia, we lost but we’ll have a good first team next year. Dec. 9—F.H.A. gave an afternoon tea for the faculty members to show off the new 1 curtains and other decorations in the Home Ec department. Dec. 10—We re still on top! ! We won from Portage 29-16. Dec. 10—First dance was given by the Recreation Club after the Portage game. Looks like it will be a big success. Dec. 15—Christmas program by the Chorus and Choir. Dec. 17—Vacation! Dec. 25—Well, how did Santa treat you? Page 60 1. Redoing the teacher's room' 2 Hamel listens 3. Our whiz photographer. 4 Last ones out. 5 All set for the kick off. 6. M ss Nyeggan- 2nd semester addition. 7. Master of Chemistry 8 What1 A motorman1 9. Time out for a Gleaner picture! Jan. 3—School in session again. Jan. 1—Reedsburg wins over Stoughton in an overtime game. Jan. 11—Another victory over Richland Center with a score of 24-17. Jan. 14—The game with Bara-boo—Victory. Jan. 16—Band presents first mid-winter concert. Jan. 19-20-21—Semester exams—what a headache! Jan. 21—Game with Edger-ton. Lost our first conference game. Are now in a three-way tie with Wisconsin High and Edgerton for top honors. Jan. 21—Orchestra concert in mainroom. Jan. 26—Harder sick—hope it isn t too big a blow to the team. Jan. 28—Another win over Portage. Meyer and Gleason were both hot. Jan. 30—Orchestra at the South School. Feb. 4—Football letters and track letters presented. Feb. 9—Game with Richland Center. Ah—we won. Edgerton and Wisconsin High were both beaten and we are on top again. Feb. 10—Homecoming festivities. Pep meeting and play. We beat Wisconsin Dells 29-17. Feb. 11—Old Settlers and what a crowd! Feb. 15—Nick Engler started us off on the magazine campaign. Feb. 18—Another win at the expense of Fort Atkinson. Feb. 25—The cheer leaders presented the nicest pep meeting of the year. Feb. 29—An extra day! Let's sleep this one out. Mar. 2-3—Reedsburg went down fighting on the home floor in the '44 Tournament. Mar. 9—Did first of the class play by memory today. Mar. 10—Ansel, the maestro, and his grenadiers, presented the mainroom program. Mar. 15—V-12 tests given bright and early. That day is here again. Did you pay yours? Mar. 16—Forensics elimination. The winners go to a contest in Baraboo. Mar. 17—St. Patrick's Dance at the Recreation Center. Mar. 21—First day of Spring! We ushered it in with a program in the Main Assembly. Mar. 23-24—Exams! ! Little bits of yellow sunshine. Mar. 29—Today we received our Quarterly Dividends! Mar. 31—Vacation! Time to catch up on my sleep. Apr. 10—Boys were asking; girls, accepting dates for Prom. Apr. 21—Journey to a star! Prom. Apr. 25—Students display dramatic ability in class play Ever Since Eve. May 6—Band Tournament. All our practicing has not been in vain. May 13—The social event of the year, Loyalty! May 28—Baccalaureate. May 30—The annual Memorial Day parade. May 31—Continuation of finals. June 2—The thing Seniors have waited for for four years. 1. Big sale for Uncle Sam today. 2. Superman Smith. 3. Yea team! 4. Champion magazine saleslady1 5. Time to go home1 6. May I have your attention, please? Page 61 Prom Kins and Queen—John Burdick and Donna Fae Geffert. PROM Amid soft moonlisht and 9littering stars we swayed to the sweet strains of Journey to A Star played by Don Voegeli's orchestra, on April 21. The highlights of the evening were the coronation of the King, John Burdick, and his Queen, Donna Faye Geffert; and the grand march, led by the Royal Couple. General Chairman—John Burdick. Orchestra—Bob Arvold, Chairman, Jim Ellsessar. Decorations—Shirley Hagen, Chairman, John Burdick, Frances Shedleski, Mildred Frommung, Elaine Towers, Jean Gavin, Dorothy Schmeltzer, Pat Gates, Wendall Daly, Dick Harrison, Jim Fields, Lyall Camp. Publicity—Jack Gavin, Chairman, Shirley Stolte, Jim Hall. Invitations and Programs—Shirley Reynolds, Chairman, Joyce Kleeber, Mary Dorow. Tickets—Jim Tibbitts, Chairman, Bruce Boyde, Melvin Albers. Page 62 Shining up the stars! c ! as un Standing, left to right: Frances Shedleski, Marion Cliff, Irma Reynolds, Robert Breen, Robert Arvold, Stuart Fondrie, Jack Clossey, Gerald Schroeder, Marie Volk. Sitting, left to right: Bill McCarthy, Shirley Hagen, Marvin Spraetz, Joyce Kleeber, Mr. Dunwiddie. Due to wartime conditions, the Reedsburg High School Recreation Club was formed this year directed by the council of fourteen elected homeroom representatives. Mr. Dunwiddie provided the only adult supervision. Officers were elected, a constitution was set up, and the activities began. The club is open at least twice a week with various games available and usually dancing. Refreshments are always on sale. Extra activities such as hikes, hayrides, and movies were also enjoyed by most of the clubs members. Cookies free with a coke! Let's dance to Harry James. Fun in the Pine Room. Page 63 1. Old Glory and the minuteman 2. Our next number will be— 3. Blow, 3iris 4. Enlar9mg the subject 5. F,vf °r IO Scruo two, three 7. Next stop . . . La Valle 8. Prune-faced Head and Beeby-eyes Gleason battle it out 9. What was it this time, boys scrub, scrub, well alright1 11. Private Buckley and his harem 12. A calm moment for the cheerleaders. IDENTIFICATIONS FOR PICTURES ON PAGE 25 Top Row: 1. John Dobson 2. Tom Meyer 3. Vern Westedt 4. Jean Wischhoff 5. Betty, Jean, Jim Stahnke 6. Jim Head 7. Violet Struck. Middle Row: 8. Marvin Schuette 9. Miss Jankowski 10. Mr. Dunwiddie 11. Corrine Toepher 12. Charles Montgomery. Bottom Row: 13. Snow Hayes 14. Mary Bohen 15. Dorothea Dettman 16. Jean Roloff 17. Ira Perry 18. Class Picture. Back Row, left to right. David Fike, Pearl Bromley, John Traeder, Shirley Mahr, Clyde Beimal, Vivian Boyd, Ira Perry; Lorraine Backman, Ed Schulz, Bob Schweke, Sadie Devolt, Orville Bradley, Billy Abbs. Front Row, left to right: John Harris, Evelyn Buckley, Russel Morkan, Jean Roloff, Don Virch, Pat Whitney, Ed Strieker, Phyllis Weldon, John Dobson, Florence Townsend, Tea Buckley, Alice Driefke. (M Page 64 ember 4SS0C kV —,—......................