Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1945 volume:

QWYQWA2 JE ' 'YQMALLM LY Lx MDM OW-QCi,x,MJLgS'4'1A'i!ff A, .:,,.,.,,3,1., .:.!k,, , ,.!R,.4-,C, 1'. ,A -, ,aLgi', ' ., ' A, lx K L.g,,,, -w,, , . - -, . - .- -zf-1,., will fl ,,- . Q Jifjifi UL..s.g1, N. The GLEANER 19 4 5 PUBLISHED BY THE S E N I O R C L A S S OF BEEDSBURG HIGH SCHOOL REEDSBUIIG., WISCONSIN t , WE HONOR F LT. HARLAN PALMER V November 11. 1943 - Southwest Pacific CAPT. RICHARD STONE September 8. 1944 - France sxzfc ARNOLD 'r. PINN1-:GAN ppc. KENNETH SCHROEDER ' August 29' 1942 - SSC! November 18, 1944 - France T-5 HAROLD POHLMAN Iune 21, 1944. Bick Island, New Guinea PAGE 2 PFC. GEORGE SHULTIS Ianuary 29. 1945 - Belgium l vffilrikf V X!!! - A . j gg asf' ' fs I www 0 M3 N f A CPL. JAMES MEYER ' sept. zs, 1944 - Peleuu Island In ll ls V PFC. NORMAN 'rswns Iuly 26, 1944 - France DEDICATION .... He lived to bear his country's arms. He died to save its honor. He was a soldier . . . and he knew a so1dier's duty. His sacrifice will help to keep aglow the flaming torch that lights our lives . . . thai millions yet unborn may know the priceless joy of liberty . . . and we who pay him homage, and revere his memory, in solemn pride rededicate ourselves to a com- plete fulfillment of the task for which he so gallantly has placed his life upon the altar of man's freedom .... Gen. H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces 'l'fSGT. ORNA COTTINGTON Feb. 16, 1943 - Selsey Bell, Eng. CPlane7 ,M '94 1 SXSGT. BERNARD ALL Iuly 11, 1944 - New Guinea PFC. WILLIAM KOPF February 5, 1945 - Germany PAGE 3 V . 1 FOREWCDRD EEDY, the student, and Reedy, the citizen of a country at war . . . this is the dual role of our mascot in these times. His mind was a constant whirl of conflicting ideas. Decisions had to be made that seemed trifling and silly to others yet all were of equal importance to him. How many war stamps can I buy today? The rest of the fellows are joining the Navy this month. Should I? What is our chemistry assignment? Shall I play Don't Fence Me ln or Ac-cent-tchu-ate the Positive on the juke box? What are the war developments? I think l'll ask Iune for a Prom date. Was Always first on the Hit Parade? And so these thoughts run through Reedy's mind. Many parents do not understand their children, but these are American youths making the best of high school, and life in general, during wartime, realizing they soon will be taking a more active part in World War II. With this thought forever in mind, Reedy worked hard to get all he could out of R.H.S. F un, too, entered in. Reedy enjoyed many kinds of activities. He was in basketball, football, and track, in Broken Dishes , the band, choir, orchestra, forensics, and other organizations: all took up part of his time. These were topped with Prom and Loyalty. So Reedy, our mascot, finished another year in R.H.S. With this he is all set to retreat to the Gleaner cabinet for summer hibernation, ready to go on next fall. PAGE 5 3 i l PAGE 6 Back row: R. T. Normington, Dr. O. V. Pawlisch, W. Reines. Front row: P. R. Schweke, T. Merkel, Mrs. H. B. Quimby, L. C. Fuchs, W. R. Gant. BOARD oF EDUCATION Now more than ever before, education means the difference between success and failure in our lives. Our future as individuals in our work and in our community will depend largely upon the abilities we develop in school. Therefore, we owe a sincere vote of thanks to our school board which plays such an important role in providing this opportunity of education for us, and we shall show our appreciation by working and becoming valuable citizens of our United States of America! A x FACULTY and STUDENTS MR. NORMINGTON, Superintendent . DEAR SENIORS: An army officer says: Our boys, American boys, are just kind of automatically Wonderful. Iust through our own way of life they get something that makes them superior fighters. They don't have to be indoctrinated and have it hammered in for months or years. The fighter pilot flies with his heart. The thing that makes him superior in combat is inside him all the time. Our boys have it, and I think it is something they get naturally, something they get just by growing up in this country. The thing that makes them better fighterseis an individual sense of responsibility to what they are doing and a cap- acity to think for themseIves. I couIdn't say it better. An individual sense of responsibility to what they are doing and a cap- acity to think for themselves - these are among the qualities we have tried to teach you. For my part, I think we have succeeded. Sincerely, ' ' ' PAGE 8 . . MR. OLSON, Principal lf, perchance, you should walk into the office of R.H.S. about 8:00 A.M. on, let us say, a Monday morning, you would see the familiar face of a very busy man, our principal, Mr. Olson. Before class- es are called each day, Mr. Olson makes his daily plans, issues passports, and does other routine work. The remainder of his morning is spent in teaching four classes of chemistry, a subject in which he is highly interested. At noon Mr. Olson has lunch with his wife and family, and he returns long before one o'cloclc to check things around the school building. After lunch, he talces charge of his Freshmen homeroom. As he has no classes during the afternoon, he uses this time to check extension courses, detention reports, and lists of students who were absent or tardy. After 3:37, the office is filled with people all clamoring to see Mr. Olson. He has no appointed time at which his day's work is fin- ished, he leaves when he is through. As principal, Mr. Olson considers it his chief duty to see that things in general function smoothly from the standpoint of both student and teacher. In our estimation he surely has achieved this goal. Mr. Olson's helpful counsel is gladly given to one and all. We will never forget this good friend and teacher whose fairness and good-will have made our school days more pleasant. PAGE 9 ai COMMERCE CANDACE HELGESON La Crosse B.S., La Crosse State Teacher's College: English I and II, Senior Class Play, Freshman Homeroom, Speech. LANGUAGE --.L IUNE ROSE Fort Atkinson B.E., Whitewater State Teacher's Col- lege: Speech, Shorthand, Commerce, General Math., Iunior Homeroom. Iunior advisor. RUTH LANGER La Crosse B.E.. La Crosse State Teacher's College: English III and IV, Forensics, Sopho- more Homeroom. ELGIE BEEDE I Merrillan B.E., Whitewater State Teacher's Col- lege: Typing, Newspaper, Sophomore Homeroom. LOUISE SHULTIS Reedsburg B.S., University of Wisconsin: Latin I and II, Spanish I and II, Senior Home- room, Senior advisor. wql,,r' CHARLOTTE FARRELL Mindoro B.S.. University of Wisconsin: Dean of Home Economics, Freshmen Homeroom F. H. A. ' DONALD MAYFIELD Richland Center B.E., Platteville State Teacher's College: Social Problems, Saiety Patrol Director, Recreation Club Advisor. :QRS silk i.. E LOIS CLARK Madison B.S.. University of Wisconsin: General Science, Bache1or's Club, Freshman Homeroom, Freshman advisor. MONICA PERRIN Superior B.E., Superior State Teacher's College. University of California, University of Colorado: Algebra, World Geography. Junior Homeroom, Loyalty. HOME ECONOMICS GRACE SCHULTZ Elrov B.A., University of Wisconsin: American History, World History, Loyalty, Senior Homeroom. SOCIAL SCIENCE MUSIC ANSEL E. HITZENTHALER Reedsburg B.A., Carroll College: Band, Orchestra, Iurxior Band, LaValle Band. K 4. . . ,, Q owl, A ,gm , ,E i eerr ww A ,M 7' .f 1 1, . ' f asf 2 ,tw V .12 RYE ' ' ' 'I UNSW? 1, N ' 1 I 'f f. KS? 'if Pulaski f 5 B.S., Platteville State Teacher's College: fi : gf , V Industrial Arts. World History, Senior -L Homeroom, Assistant Coach. it Fi , 'lfgili' QW 3' ' , ., f. JW ,, ' '- 1 PAGE I2 ARTS f MILDRED PHILLIPS Milwaukee B.S., Milwaukee State Teacher's Col- lege: Art. DOROTHY MCQUEEN Reedsburg B.M., Lawrence College Conservatory: Chorus, Choir, Vocal Club. DORIS KRIER Belgium BA., Mount Mary: Library, World Geography, Sophomore Homeroom, Sophomore advisor. PAULIN E GAERTNER Neenah B.S., La Crosse State Teacher's College: Phy. Ed., Intramurals. EVERETT COMPTON Bayfield B.E., River Falls State Teacher's Col- lege: Geometry, Physics, Advanced Math. Slide Rule, Assistant Coach. 1. xy' PHYSICAL E .tt F' Q K HORACE FREIMAN Seymour Ph.B., Ripon State Teacher's College, University of Wisconsin: Physical Edu- cation, Coach. we- ,.Mf ' 'QP l 1 Baraboo Iunior Homeroom. THEODORE LATHROPE Wauzeka B.S., M.S., Platteville State Teacher's College: University of Colorado, Uni- versity of Wisconsin: Agriculture, Rifle S C I E N C E Club, F.F.A. EDUCATION DOROTHY DOUGLAS B.S., Aurora College, University of Wis- consin: Biology, English Il, Gleaner, PAGE 13 OFFICE AT WORK. ? RUTH BODENSTAB PAGE 14 CHECKING ABSENTEEISM One of the welcome sights that greeted R.H.S. students last September 5 was the fam- iliar smile of Ruth Bodenstab, our office girl. She left us December 1, 1943, to become the bride of Lieutenant Edward A. Bodenstab who is now on duty in the South Pacific. Ruth is eternally busy, acting as reception- ist, bookkeeper, and private secretary. To BEARERS OF DETENTION SLIPS assist her, she hasta staff of student helpers: Mary Dorow, Nancy Lou Christie, Donna Faye Geffert, Robert Arvold, and Gerald Schroeder are regular members. t To Ruth we extend our warmest, Welcome home! Her friendly attitude toward all is one of the things we take with us as a typical impression of Reedsburg High School. MELVIN ALBERS Sunshine ln photography he's keen But his heart belongs to Iean. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Nature Club 1: First Aid 1, 2: Camera Club 2: Safety Patrol 2: lntra- murals Z: Prom Committee 3: Gleaner 3, 4: Class Party 1, 2. 4: Loyalty Committee 1. 2, 3. lOYCE ATKINSON Happy-golucky, fair, and free Nothing is there that bothers me. La Valle l, 2: Dramatics Club 3: Vocal Club 4, LUCILLE BECKMANN A quiet maiden intent on her worlc We know that her duties she'll not shirk. Speech 1: Handicraft 2: F.H.A. 4. ELAINE BLANK Rosy cheeks and dimpled smile too, Worthwhile student through and through. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Han- dicraft l: Loyalty Committee 2: Red Cross 2: Purple Banner 3, 4. BRUCE BOYD .A Brutus His initials are double B It must stand for Busy Bee. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Bach- elors Club 1: Dramatics 1, 2: Prom Committee 3: Purple Ban- ner 3: Class Play 3: Choir 3, 4: Gleaner 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3,,4: Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. ir JOHN BURDICK lIHe'dIl He was King ol our Journey To cr Star In football he was known near and far. Speech 1: Bachelors Club 1: Hooters Club 1: Tennis 2: Phy- sical Fitness 3: Chorus 3: P1-esi. dent 3: Prom King 3: Prom Com- mittee 3: Track 1, 3: Class Party 1. 2. 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Loyalty Com- mittee 2, 3. PAGE 16 f ROBERT ARVOLD lIBa1dYll Milwaukee comes first, music next He bluffs his way through any text. Speech 1: Orchestra 1: Football 1: Hooters Club 1: Vice Presi- dent 1: Camera Club 1: Intra- murals 1, 2: Tennis 2, 3: Prom Committee 3: Boys Glee Club 3: Recreation Council 3: Gleaner 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3. VERA BASS A sweet, diminutive, little miss Report card days to her are bliss. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Handi- craft 1: Loyalty Committee 1: Chorus 3: Purple Banner 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. DURLIN BEHNKE He could regulate traffic with certainty For his hair is as red as can be. Ableman 1. Z: Bachelors Club 3: Slide Rule 4. -if HUBERT BLANK Hughie La Valle's Adonis is this husky QUY Often to Loganville we see him fly. La Valle 1, 2: Physical Fitness 3: Band 3, 4: Football 3, 4: Basket- ball 3, 4: Track 3, 4: President 4: Iazz Orchestra 4. FRANCES BROWN lISIJ ll Oh dear, it's hard, this being good I don't like doing what I should. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Han- dicraft 2: Red Cross 2: Drama- tics 3. GORDON BUSSE A radio tcm and mathematician He is much interested in aviation Speech 1: Aviation Club 1: Cam- era Club 2: Radio Club 3: C.A.P. 3, 4. f LYALL CAMP It you see him coming to school with a cop Don't be alarmed -- it's just his POP- Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Han- dicraft 1: Class Party 1, 2: Bach- elors Club 2: Prom Committee 3: Radio Club 3: Football 4: Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramurals 1, 2, 3. AUDREY CONKLIN She comes to us from Lime Ridge High And all too soon we'lI say Goodbye Lime Ridge 1, 2: F.H.A. 3. WENDELL DALY llwendyll ln sports he has always tried to succeed Now in basketball he's in the lead. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Bach- elors Club Z: Track 3: Prom Committee 3: Football 1, 2, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4. MARIAN DAVIS Quiet and friendly, she loves to smile Very studious too, most of the while. La Valle 1, 2. HELEN DOROW She picked a commercial course to carry Now she'll be a private secre- tary. Speech 1: Nature Club 1: Girls Sports Group 1: F.H.A. Z, 3, 4. ELEANOR DOYLE She's quite a student we can't deny But what's that twinkle in her eye? Speech 1: Declam 1: Girls Sports Group 1: Loyalty Committee 1: Class Party 2. 4: Dramatics 2: First Aid 3: F.H.A. 4. s, - . , N.- Nl. -...f . ,e nv NUT, Q f 'X -.jf ' ll . -1-.EQQEEH iii' I' , ,. ,1 ,, . s r is 'N' f in -ff , ' if W 'T' Nl ilk 'vt ,X 1. W. . 7,41 ,, I ,. MARGUERITE CLEMENTS Maggie Peppy little strawberry blonde Ot singing and dancing she is fond. Speech 1: Chorus 1: Declam 1: Loyalty Committee 1: Class Par- ty 1, 2: Purple Banner 2: Red Cross 2: Intramurals 2: Choir 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. 4. PATRICK CURTIN npatu Full of humor, wit, and fun Laughs along with everyone. Marshfield 1: Intramurals 2: Safety Patrol 3: 20th Century Club 3: Dramatics 3: Prom Com- mittee 3: C.A.P. 3: Football 3, 41 Recreation Council 4: Purple Banner 4: Track 2, 3, 4. EVA DARGEL Over the typewriter her lingers ily But as a rule she's very shy. Speech 1: F.H.A. l: Charm Club 1: Art Club l. CLYDE DOHNER HDOCH When you have a sick and tev- erish brow l'll take care ot you it you're a cow. Speech 1: Drivers Club 1: Hoof- ers Club 1: Bachelors Club 3. MARY DOROW She looks like an angel and acts like one too But you never can tell what an angel will do. ' Speech 1: Girls Sports Club 1: Intramurals l, 2: First Aid 2: Loyalty Representative 2: Prom Committee 3: Purple Banner Stall 3, 4: Editor 4: Class Play 4: Band 1, 2, 3: Loyalty Committee 1. 2.3. SIDNEY DWYER Hsidn Happy-go-lucky Irishman Always out to have his fun. Speech 1: F.F.A. 1, 2: Band 12 Bachelor Club 2: Advanced Phy. Ed. 3: Declam 1: Football 1, 3: Rod and Gun Club 4: Loyalty 1, 2, 3: Prom Committee 3: Class Party 1, 2: Class Play 3, 4. K . jf 4X 44 is ' PAGE l7 'k IAMES ELLSESSAR Elk When joy and duty clash Let duty go to smash. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: First Aid 1: Bachelors Club 2: Basket- ball 2, 3: Track 2, 3: Chorus 3: Physical Fitness 2: Class Party 2: Football 3, 4: Intramurals 1, 2, 3. IAMES FIELDS UNI-H., Mathematics is his dish To get out of Social Problems is his wish. Speech l: Home Mechanics 1: Handicraft l: Camera Club 2: Loyalty Committee 2: Prom Com- mittee 3: Physical Fitness 3: Slide Rule 4. ROSE FITZGERALD She's a cute little senior with shining red hair, y She carries herself well, with a stately air. Speech 1: Handicraft 1: Math Review 2: Hooters Club 4. DOLORES FOSS f1Dee,, An excellent scholar always ready for fun Never content till her work is done. Speech 1: Chorus 1: Dramatics 1: Red Cross 2: Purple Banner 3: Class Play 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: Class Party l, Z, 4: Declam l, 2, 3, 4: Loyalty Committee 3. PHYLLIS GADE Willing and eager to the end Always ready to serve a friend. Lime Ridge 1. 2: F.H.A. 3. -k ROBERT GALLAGHER Spike Morgan Actor. athlete, tenor divine Never known to waste his time. l?l Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Class Party 2: Newspaper Club 2: Ten- nis 2, 3: Class Play 3: Physical Fitness 3: Slide Rule 4: Choir 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Football l, 2, 3, 4: Basketball l, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 3. PAGE 18 ARLINE FARBER Lindy She smiles at everyone for fun But her smile is really just for one. Speech 1: First Aid 1: Girls Sports Group l: Nature Club 1: Intramurals l, 2: Camera Club 2. IEANETTE FITZGERALD Fitz Joyful, peppy, full of fun She'll keep your blues on the run. Speech 1: Library Club l: Han- dicraft 2: Everyday Living Club 2: Purple Banner 3: Hooters Club 4. H EUGENE FLYNN ,1Gene11 All the boys were in despair, To find out how he curled his hair. Speech l: Hooters Club l: Bach- elors Club 2: F'.H.A. l, 2, 3. MILDRED FROMMUNG Looks to art as her career Sees her future bright and clear. Speech l: Art Club 1: Chorus 1: Camera Club 1: Class Party 1, 2: Dramatics 3: Prom Committee 3: F.H.A. 4. WILLIAM GADE Bill An excellent tarmer he will make Chasing the cows and swinging a rake Speech 1: F.F.A. 1, 2. 3: Hooters Club 3: Bachelors Club 4. IOYCE GARDNER- Lively. happy, and full oi fun Ioyce is a friend of everyone. Speech 1: First Aid 1: Dramatics' 1: Declam 1: Intramurals 1, 2: Girls Sports Group 1, 2: Camera Club 2: Nature Club 2: F.H.A. 4. ' MARLENE GATES A merry friend and true That's Marlene all through. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Ensem- ble 2: First Aid Z: Red Cross 3: F.H.A. 4: Chorus 4. IEAN GAVIN She's a girl who's part of a pair With her glory in her hair. Speech 1: Declam 1: Girls Sports Group 1: Nature Club 1: First Aid 1: Vice-President 2: Red Cross 2: Prom Committee 3: Pur- ple Banner 3: Loyalty Represen- tative 4: Recreation Council 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4. DONNA FAYE GEFFERT ,,GeH,, The prom queen ot our junior year- ls tops in friendliness, tliat's quite clear. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Han- dicraft 1: First Aid 2: Red Cross 2: Orchestra 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Prom Comm. 3: Prom Queen 3. GWENDOLYN GROSSKRUEGER Gwen Excellent student the whole way through Iolly good friend to her class- X mates too. Speech 1: Class Party 1: Nature Club 1: F.H.A. 2: Chorus 2, 3: Loyalty Committee 3: Choir 4. ORVILLE HAHN He learned a lot from the F.F.A. The scientific way to haul in the hay. Speech 1: F.F.A. 1, 2: Bachelors Club 2: Slide Rule 4. ROSEMARY HANNON I may, live without poetry or walking But who in the world could live without talking? Speech 1: F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. -45.5, I-egypt. -mf PATRICIA GATES llpatn Have you ever seen Pat sad or blue? We have not, and we're observant too. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Charm Club 1: Loyalty Commit- tee 2: Prom Committee 3: Purple Banner 3: Gleaner 4: Choir 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. IOHN GAVIN ,fjackn The song bird of the football squad He can even sing when he hits the sod. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Hooters Club 1: Loyalty Committee 2: Bachelors Club 2: Intramurals 2: Class President 2: Chorus 3: Physical Fitness 3: Loyalty Rep- resentative 3: Choir 3, 4: Glean- er 4: Class Play 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, Z, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3, 4. IEAN GILES Sweetness is hers and unaffected ease With her charming smile their hearts she docs seize. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Declam 1: Secy-Treas. 1: Hooters Club 1: Loyalty 1: Band 1, 2: Gleaner 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4. SHIRLEY HAGEN Witty, wise, and thoughtful too. Never idle when there's some- thing to do. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Declam 1: Intramurals 1: Hooters Club 1: Art Club 1: Red Cross 2: Secy.-Treas. Z: First Aid 2: Prom Committee 3: Recreation Council 3: Class Party 1, 2. 4: Gleaner 3, 4: Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4. IAMES HALL Punt Hops around for the basketball f9CH1 But in school he loses his steam. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Bach- elors Club 2: Physical Fitness 3: Chorus 3: Prom Committee 3: Vice-President 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3. 4. RICHARD HARRISON Squirt l'll argue though the point be small You can't let those teachers say it all. Speech 1: Debate 1:' Football 1. 2: Track 2: First Aid 2: Drama- tics 2, 3: 20th Century Club 3: C.A.P. 3: Tennis 3, 4: Purple Banner 4: Band 1, Z, 3, 4: Safety Patrol 1, 2, 3, 4. PAGE 19 ,..4 DOROTHY HASSE Stenographic ability in her we find With good cheer and happiness combined. Lime Ridge 1, 2: Chorus 3: Choir 4. EDNA HEIDRICH To be efficient in a quiet way That's my aim throughout the day. La Valle 1, 2. LYNDON IERMIER Lindy Chinaman lust takes life the easy way Mingles work with lots of play. Wisconsin Dells 1: Basketball 2. 3: Intramurals 3: Physical Fit- ness 3: Track 3, 4: lazz Orches- tra 4: Band 2, 3, 4. MARVIN KAMPEN George Ierking sodas at Louie's fountain He's short, but who wants to be a mountain? Speech 1: Hooiers Club 1: Han- dicraft 1: Physical Fitness l, 2: Basketball 1. 2: Intramurals 2: Bachelors Club 3: Tennis 2, 3, 4. RICHARD KAUN In the country I shall toil Because I like to till the soil. Speech l: F.F.A. 1: Rod and Gun 2: Bachelors Club 3: Slide Rule 4. RITA KELLY Work is work and must be done But after work, I have my fun. Speech 1: Math Club 2. PAGE 20 1 it hw . v Y L... . f 1' . he ,515 : H.. --1 ,es , , s ,,,, ,,m,.. . ,.. f 3 w, 17 5-P 'ii 'B'-9' VALERA HASSE She's none the less important cause she isn't very tall l think you'll also find that sticks of dynamite are small. Lime Ridge 1: Ensemble 2: Secy.- Treas. 3: Choir 2, 3, 4. lANET HUEBNER ' School's a place for work, not PIGY But I'm all for fun when books are put away. Lake Mills 1, 2: F.H.A. 3, 47 Chorus 4. BETTY LOU IERMO A jolly, a peppy, a friendly gal just the sort you'd want for a pal. Speech 1: Handicraft 1: Class Party 1, 2: Chorus 1, 2: Red Cross 2: Loyalty Committee 2, 3: Choir 3, 4: Purple Banner 3, 4. IUN E KAROW Iune is a friendly little lass, A favorite in the Senior Class. Speech 1: Chorus 1: Red Cross 1: Class Party 1, 2: Purple Ban- ner 2: Loyalty Committee 1, 3: Choir 2, 4: Vocal Solo 4: Declam 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY KELLY F ull of pep, free from care If there's fun on board, Mary's there. Speech 1: Girls Sports Group 1. lOYCE KLEEBER Miniature lady who expresses her views Readily, because she helps edit the news. Speech 1: Dramatics 1: Declam 1, 2: Intramurals l, 2: Class Par- ty 1, 2: Red Cross 2: Orchestra 2, 3: Prom 3: Recreation Coun- cil 3: Purple Banner Staff 3, 4: Co-editor 4: Class Play 4: Band 1, 2, 3. 4. EVELYN KLIPP No matter what be the condition Pleasant always is her disposi- tion. Ableman 1, 2: Chorus 3. KENNETH KOENECKE Books, 'tis an endless strife 1 want to live, not read away my lite. Speech 1: F.F.A. 1, 2: Bachelors Club 4. 'A' CLIFFORD KOHLMEYER Cliff Always a willing, industrious lad First to be in uniform clad. Speech 1: Hooters Club 1: Driv- ers Club Z: Rod and Gun Club 3: Rifle Club 4. DOROTHY KRAYER Although l'm not so very tall. l'd rather be short than not at all. Speech 1: Nature Club 1: F.H.A. 3. WILLARD KRUEGER Willy Argue, argue lrom early to late A crooked line he'd try to prove straight. Speech 1: 20th Century Club 3: Hooters Club 1: C.A.P. 3: Typing Club 2: Loyalty 3: Class Presi- dent 1: Bachelors Club 3. PHYLLIS LARIDEAN Happy am I: from care am tree Why aren't all contented like me? Speech 1. H0 -5 49 silk .1-rf DOROTHY KNUTH A lovely voice, a friendly smile She makes the bubble oi lite worth while. Speech 1: Dramatics 1. CALVIN KOENIG Gus The awful spelling in his themes Makes Miss Langer have bad dreams. Speech 1: 20th Century Club 3: Band 3, 4: Class Play 4: Foot- ball 1, Z, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2. 3: Intramurals 1. 2, 3: Tennis 2, 3, 4. GERHARDT KORTH IIGGIYII Teacher, teacher, can you tell What will make my lessons well? Speech 1: Chorus 1: Hooters Club 1: Handicraft 1: First Aid 2: Typing Club 2: Bachelors Club 3. lUNIOR KROPP Butch Louie He's certainly not what you call tough But he's from La Valle and that's enough. La Valle 1, 2: Band 3. 4: Bas- ketball 4: Football 4: Track 3, 4. LUCILE KRUSE She did her part in high school lite And should succeed in any strife Speech 1: Handicraft 1: Chorus 1, 2: Red Cross 2. AVONETTE LICHT Vigorous and vivacious is she Laughing and joking constantly. Speech 1: Handicraft 1: Chorus 1: Choir 2: Vocal Club 4. PAGE 21 WILLIAM LUEDTKE The world's no better if we worry, Life's no longer if we hurry. Lime Ridge 1, 2, 3: Rifle Club 4. wk HERBERT MANSFIELD HI-Ierbu What would be rarer under the sun, Than Herb in class with his les- son done? Speech 1: Nature Club 1: Hoof- ers Club l: Orchestra 3: Bach- elors Club 3: Iazz Orchestra 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. ADA MEYER With a smile and greeting for everyone You'l1 find Adds a lot of fun. Ableman 1: Red Cross 2, 4: Hooters 2: Letters to Servicemen 2: Vocal Club 4: Chorus 3: Pur- ple Banner 3. AUDREY MILLER If ignorance is bliss, Think of the fun she'll miss. Speech 1: Chorus 1: Handicraft 1: Girls Sports Group 1: Intra- murals l, 2: Declamation l. 2: Red Cross 2: First Aid 2: Choir 3. 4: Gleaner 3, 4: Class Party l, 2, 4: Loyalty Committee 1, 2, 3, 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY MULLALEY Proud possessor of that grand old name Her disposition stays the same. Speech 1: Chorus 1: Hooters Club 1: Handicraft l. LYNN POWELL Some like to take part in city strife, I think I'd like a quiet farm life. Speech 1: Handicraft 1: Chorus 1: Bachelors Club 3: Rod and Gun Club 3: Slide Rule 4. PAGE 22 9 WON 99 PFW' DONALD LUEHRSEN IIDonIl School is a great institution you can bet. But l'm not ready for an institu- tion, yet. Speech 1: Aviation Club 1: Han- dicraft 2: Radio Club 2: Rifle Club 3, 4. MARTIN MEISTER ,,MartYi, A right nice guy to know is Marty A welcome addition to any party Speech 1: Handicraft'1: ,Rifle Club 3. 4. ELDORA MEYER Rings out notes from her clarinet As good a student as we've ever met. Speech l: Girls Sports Group 1: Loyalty Committee Z: Red Cross 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL MONTGOMERY I'd like to plow, to sow and reap I'd like a little farm to keep. Speech 1: Bachelors Club 2: Rod and Gun 1, 2, 4: Hoofers 2: F.F.A. 1, 2, 4. EVELYN PETERSON Pete l think that I shall never see, A girl who's quite so full of glee. Speech 1: Charm Club 2: Red Cross 2: Hooters Club 2. SHIRLEY REYNOLDS In music she'll be considered quite a star, To hear her sing and play people will come from afar. Speech l: Chorus 1: Ensemble 2: Prom Committee 3: Gleaner 3, 4: Business Mgr. 4: Recreation Council 4: Class Play 4: Iazz Or' chestra 4: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Or- chestra 2, 3. 4: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: Loyalty Committee l, Z, 3, 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4: Vocal Solo 1, 2, 3, 4: Loyalty Princess 1. N LYLA RICHARDSON Sweet Pea A friendly girl that's usually quiet But with half a chance she'd be a riot. Speech 1: Girls Sports Group 12 Charm Club 2: Handicraft 2. iv DONALD ROEWER nDon11 ' He's always feeling at his best, If he can be the constant pest. Speech 1: Handicraft l: Hooters Club 1: Public Speaking 2: Speech Club 2: Cheerleader Z, 3: Rod and Gun Club 2, 4. SYLVIA RUSCH Not bold or shy, or short or tall, But a wise mingling of them all. Speech l: Nature Club 1: Handi- craft 2: Red Cross 3: F.H.A. 4. DOROTHY SCHMELTZER Dort Tis the song you sing and the smile you wear, That makes the sunshine every- where. Speech 1: Orchestra 1, Z, 3. 4: Chorus 1: Choir 3. 4: Prom Com- mittee 3: Loyalty l: Class Party 1: F.H.A. 1: Class Treasurer 4. MARLENE SCHULTE Though l don't hit the keys at 90 per, l'll still be a good stenographer. Lime Ridge l, Z. 3. FRANCES SHEDLESKI F rank In her a good friend and helper you see, She's good fun and jolly come PUUY- Speech 1: Band 1, 2. 3. 4: De- clamation 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 1, 2: Prom Committee 3: Loyalty 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Party 1, 2, 4: Recreation Board 3, 4: Intra- murals l, 2: Girls Sports Group 1: Handicraft 2: First Aid 2. ARNOLD RICHERT Here's a boy a little shy, From his size we wonder why. Speech 1: Home Mechanics 1: Camera Club 2: Basketball 2: Ten-Cent-A-Week 2. 3: Boys Glee Club 3: Choir 3: Vice-Presi- dent 3: Bachelors Club 4. GERALD ROEWER Books upon my desk have lain, Teachers efforts all in vain. Speech l: Loyalty Committee 1: Aviation 2: Chorus 3: Adv. Phy- sical Education 3: Ten-Cent-A' Week 4. y EUNICE SCHILLING Pretty, kind, and always sweet, To everyone whom she will meet. Speech 1: Handicraft 2. MARGARET SCHROEDER A pleasant word for everyone. That's her mark well done. Ableman 1, Z. GILBERT SCHULZ Wine and women, fun and laughter. Sermons and soda the next day after. Speech 1: F.F.A. 1: Bachelors 3: Rod and Gun Club 2: C.A.P. 3: Slide Rule 4. if PAUL SMITH Smitty Change me! O change me! time in thy flight, Make me a wild man just for tonight. Speech 1: Rod and Gun Club l: Football 3. 4: Track 4: Physical Fitness 3: Aviation l, 2: Slide Rule 4: C.A.P. 3. PAGE HELEN STEINHORST The twinkle in her eyes betrays Her dancing ieet and peppy ways. Speech 1: Chorus 2: Intramurals 1: Physical Fitness 1: Letters to Servicemen l. SHIRLEY STOLTE At iirst she seems quiet and shy, But alter you know her--Oh my! Speech 1: Debate 1: F.H,A. 2: Forensics 3: Loyalty 3: Prom 3: Class Party 1, 2, 4. BERNICE THORNE She'll dance and sing and study some, And all her days with joy will hum. Speech 1: Choir 2, 3, 4: Chorus 1: Ensemble 2: Loyalty 2. EDWARD TOURDOT Milking cows and planting crops, That for me is certainly tops. Speech 1: Handicraft 1: F.F.A. 1: Typing 2. LAWRENCE TOURDOT At farming he's a real success, What more do you need for happiness? Speech 1: Band 1: Chorus 1: Choir 3. GEORGE VERTEIN Don't look at it with such alarm When someday you pass my great big farm. Speech 1: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Ritle Club 4: Little Theatre Club 2. PAGE 24 SHIRLEY STEINHORST l like the otlice atmosphere There 1 think I 'll make my career. Baraboo 1: North Freedom 2, 3: Red Cross 4. ELIZABETH TEWES 1, Lizu Always cheerful, always gay, Always ready lor work or play. Speech 1: Red Cross 4: F.H.A. 2: Girls Sports Group 1. IAMES TIBBITTS fflimff Brainy editor ot the Gleaner stall. Full ot pep and makes us laugh. Speech 1, 2: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 2, 4: Chorus 1: Choir 2, 4: Vocal Solo 4: Camera Club 2: Gleaner 3, 4: Newspaper 2: Prom 3: Loyalty 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Party l, 2, 4: Class Play 3, 4: Loyalty Representative l: Loyal- ty Prince 1: Gleaner 'Editor 4. HELEN TOURDOT She never knows worry or sor- row What's not done today can wait 'till tomorrow. Speech 1: Typing Club 2. ELAINE TOWERS Dignitied and very wise, But there's an impish gleam in her eyes. Speech 1: Band 1, 2, 3, 4: Or- chestra Z, 3, 4: Prom 3: Loyalty 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. 2: Declamcxtion 4. GLORIA VERTHEIN In just one line or two it's hard to be precise Because it's all the little things that make her Oh so nice. Ableman 1. 2: Chorus 3: Loyal- ty 3: Speech 2. FRANCIS VOLK ln art. he does excel, In this field we wish him well. Speech 1: Art Club 1: Handicraft 1, 2: Hooters 2: Loyalty 2. iEx- Servicel ROBERT WARREN Bob Bob and his sax are always in demand, lt's easy to see he could be leader ol a band. Cazenovia 1, 2, 3: Band 4: Iazz Orchestra 4: Purple Banner 4: Choir 4. ESTHER WESTEDT Oh hair so golden and shiny too, You may be sure we envy you. Speech 1: Nature Club 1: Handi- craft 2: I-'.H.A. 2, 4. VIRGINIA WHITTY How else are you to know my mind, lt I'm not talkatively inclined? Speech 1: F.H.A. 2, 3: Dramatics 1: Hooters l, 2: Typing Club 2: Red Cross 2. Years may dim our recollection, Time its change may bring, Still thy name in fond affection Evermore we sing. Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Tender, fair, and true, Greatful sons with love unfailing All their vows renew. PATRICIA WACHOLTZ Pat A girl good at math is very rare Einstein and Pat, what a palt- Speech 1: Handicraft 1, 3: LOYUL ty 2, 3: Sports 1: Hooters Club 1: Forensics 3. BERNICE WEIR School with its assignments just doesn't appeal to me I can think of a dozen places where I would rather be. Speech l: Handicraft 1: Band 1. 2. VICTOR WESTEDT ,,Vic,, He has no time lor girls or tame, A good scholastic record is his aim. Speech 1: Bachelors Club 3: Avi- ation Club 1: First Aid 1, 2. , , Ka ., . ,N , CLASS President ...... .... I ames Randall Vice-President ................ lack Peterson Secretary and Treasurer . . Eleanor Stubenvoll Loyalty Representative ........ Ioyce Domke Advisor ......................... Miss Rose The Class of '46 has this year proved itself to be fully prepared for its final undertakings as potential seniors. It started off with flying colors by being well-represented in athletics: Iames Randall, Duane Giles, William Whitney, Iohn Smith, David Dobson, Forrest Koenecke, and Iohn O'Malley kept the Iunior torch burn- ing brightly there. Report cards showed Ioyce Domke, lack Peterson, Gerald Schroeder, and Iames Randall leading their class academical- PAGE 26 V GUM SHOHTAGEW? ANYBODY NEED A SHAVE?? il- OF '46 ly. Betty Lou Ende and Eleanor Stubenvoll earned fame in the field of music. In mid-November the Iuniors entertained the student body at an annual class party, an old- fashioned Barn Dance. Hal Edwards and his orchestra provided the music: Cornstalks, horsestalls, harnesses, and hay put everyone in the mood. The floorshow, with character- istic barn dance corn. was a big hit. The Iuniors also sponsored the Pearl Harbor Day program on December 7. It was in the form of a radio play and was very successful. On April 13, the Iuniors invited their fellow students to go Dancing in the Dark in the Iunior Gardenlandu to the strains of Hal Ed- wards and his orchestra. The prom was a grand success, well-attended, and enjoyable. l 'R Eli MUSCLE-MEN! Back row: Leroy Holtz, Iohn Healy, Douglas Hanson, William Haugh, Benjamin Hilmer, Robert Duren, Forrest Koenecke, Forrest Harms, Louis Knuth, Edward Hinz, Donald Klitsner, Iunior Kowalke. Second row: David Dobson, Leonard Frank, Walter Eastman, Harold Diece, Roland Anderson, Marvin Backman, Richard Behn, Arthur Cady, Duane Giles, William Duddleston, Iames Geftert, Vernon Kraemer, Robert Hanusa. Third row: Mary Ferguson, Patricia Arenz, Mary Friede, Mary Ellen Hayes, Betty Lou Ende, Nancy Lou Christie, Caro- line Hanko, Ruth Kaldenburg, Rosemary Klippel, Alice Kapelke, Mary lane Kosack, Marcella Feldhahn, Gertrude Koenig. Front row: Ioyce Iackson, lean Huebner, Doris Black, LaVeda Churchill, Audrey Gall, IoAnn Briggs, Miss Perrin, Ioyce Hannon, Gloria Blank, Arlene Kaun, Marie Herritz, Beverly Iermo, Dorothy Dorow. Back row: August Wallin, Lorenz Spraetz, William Whitney, Iohn O'Malley, Iohn Smith, William Traeder, Carl Steinwig, Robert Krey, LaDue Rowin. Second row: Gordon Mente, Erhardt Schaeier, Edward Reinieldt, Gerald Schroeder, Donald Westphal, Harold Rist, Iames Pelton, Arnold Schroeder, Wilbur Lea, Ivan Sommers. Third row: Audrey Schirmang, Iean Westerwald, Margery Sparks, Lorraine Wegner, Alice Mueller, Amy Miller, Dolores Ribbke, Ioan Reines, Althea Licht, Dorothy Lutterman, Priscilla Martin, LaVera Radke. Fourth row: Carol Leicher. Edith Rudy, Muriel Smith, Elsie Long, Rosemarie Schmidtmann, Erma Miller, Ethel Schluter, Ramona Mittlesteadt, Iean Krueger, Lorraine Wilcox, Norma Krueger, Hazel Rowin. Front row: Marian Schultz, Vivian Lange, Anna Miller, Mrs. Douglas, lack Peterson, Eleanor Stubenvoll, Ioyce Domke, James Randall, Miss Rose, advisor, Arnita Stanhope, Helen Wagner, Luana Thies. PAGE 27 Top row: Mervin Perry, Elmer Meyer, Ralph O'Connor, Russell Schmidt, Earl Mylrea, Kenneth Volk, Carl Pawlisch, Richard Meister, Donald Mahr, Courtland Ratzeburg, Danny Ray. Third row: Phyllis Mick, Gaynold Licht, Alvin Verthein, Gordon Schroeder, Iohn Schyvinch, David Schroeder, Donovan Richards, Edwin Wiese, Duane Schultz, Eunice Schuette, Maxine Steinhorst. Second row: Donelda Wolter, Kathryn Wacholtz, Evelyn Schroeder, Lila Sparks, Amy Winters, Caroline Lehman, Dorothy McDonald, Dorothy Schluter, Myrtle Meyer, Iva Snyder, Mary Randall, Marilyn Kowalke. First row: Louise Steinweg, Shirley Ryczek, Marie Volk, Ioyce Metcalf, Irma Reynolds, Lucille Good, Miss Beede, advisor, lohn Gleason, Dale Vogel, Edna Schulz. CLASS Having graduated from their green Fresh- man days, the Sophomores began the year in fine style. They were well-represented in all activities. Class of '47 torchbearers in athletics were: Stuart Fondrie, Earl Mylrea, Iohn Glea- son, Iohn Schyvinck, and Donovan Richards. Irma Reynolds, Mervin Perry, Duane Schultz, and Stuart Fondrie were outstanding music- ians. Ralph O'Connor, Myrtle Meyer, Irma Rey- nolds, and Mary Buelow proved fine scholars. 1 PAGE 28 ...MM SCOUTS ARE WE! PALS OF '47 On February 10 the Sophomores entertained their classmates at their annual class party: the theme was A Rendezvous With Cupid. The gym was cleverly decorated in true Valentine spirit. A feature was the Swing Band. Next year, Sophomores, you will enter the upper c1assmen category with its added responsibilities. We feel sincerely that you have proved yourself capable of this and ex- pect to see you coming through in grand form. STUDYING????? CI l 1 CLASS OFFICERS President ..... . . . Dale Vogel Vice-President .... .. Iohn Gleason Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . Lucille Good Loyalty Representative . . Irma Reynolds Advisor .............. .. . Miss Krier 3f ' Top row: Dale Corwith, Robert Kelly, Stuart Fondrie. Robert Hrabovsky, lack Clossey, William Friede, Gilbert Held, Dale Curtin, Eugene Hough, Arthur Behnke, Lewis Christian. Third row: Ronald Grosskrueger, Oris Fuller, Arend Harms, Walter Froehlich, Ivan Hooker, Iames Byrnes, William Iohansen, Richard Chitwood, David Hawkins, Roger Koenecke. Second row: Iane Iones, Irene Fields, Dolores Kelley, Lorraine Hasse, Carol Iames, Betty Ann Bell, Wanda Hirst, Dawn Hinz, Mary Ioyce Anderson, Arthea Behnke, Io Arm Harrison, Ferne Farber. First row: Eva Brcas, Marian Hanusa, Mae Friske, Margaret Kocker, Zeta Flynn, Miss Krier, advisor, Donna Faye PAGE 29 Emery, Mary Buelow, Maureen Byrnes, Beverly DuBois. , ,.4 LL., PAGE 30 mmf' x Q1 ALL ABOARD? CLASS On October 6, another Freshman Class was officially initiated into the student body of Reedsburg High School. From the first thrilling day, September 5, to their formal initiation, from their first report cards to their semester exams, they have proved themselves a wel- come addition to our fold of students. Already some of their members are achiev- ing fame in the records of Reedsburg High. WOMEN! WOMEN! WOMEN! tit. X l x w wt 'MW ,iw . 1 its f . A 4 I rifatitit w r if , wx , 5 f. ,Ni , t Ftrttft Wt I P in ,,,, Mt V 5 . ee? V 1 M 'ly , ' 'alll' . N X it HF' ' 4 n., ' . f Y Us - fl-Nl , It i , V, 5 F A b 4 K ' I 'l wld -1 V X r rl ,gnu ,gi ' 1, Xfwffet MY!' AREN'T WE ALL EYES! OF '48 William Berning, Richard Olson, Wayne Far- ber, Walter Shedleski, and Philip Craker have distinguished themselves in athletics. The music field boasts LaVonne Dehler, Miriam F ansler, and Irene Reynolds. In scholastics, too, the Freshmen hold their own: Ioyce Harder, Miriam Fansler, Irene Reynolds, and Kathryne Haugh taking the lead. We welcome the Freshmen members of Reedsburg High School. Back row: George Melcher, Philip Craker, William Berning, Donald Herritz, Gerhardt Neumann, Marlin Baumgarten, Ruben Albers, Edward Collies, Rex Albers, William Moore. Second row: Michael Fitzgerald, Stewart Cobleigh, Gordon Burmester, Fred Oetzman, Gilbert Brandt, Owen Miller, Bernard Clements, Melvin Muchow, Leonard Froehlich, Harold Halvenslaben. Third row: Irma Hemherger, Shirley Peterson, Sylvia Licht, Lila Conklin, Arlene Gall, Ruby Muchow, Dorothy Kampen, Leona Kaun, Delores Fields, Miriam Fansler, Nora Iane Doyle, Shirley Olson. Fourth row: leanette Blank, Dona' Fay Farber, Dolores Egeland, Ioyce Meyer, Audrey Harder, Marianne Pelton, Betty Klagos, Darleen Holtz, Mary Bodendein, Marian Bodendein, Elvira Brandt, Delores Harvey. Front row: Marlene Newberry, Phyllis Broas, Darol Lange, Miss Clark, advisor, Kathryne Haugh, Audrey Giese, lean Ann Wildes, Lewis Gade, Mrs. Helgeson, LaVonne Dehler, Gwendolyn Friebel, Ioan Brimmer. ,Pig X 9' f ut. Qi fa 3? , 'M l ,W l J , i CLASS OFFICERS President ..... ..... L ewis Gade Vice-President ........ lean Ann Wildes Secretary-Treasurer Kathryne Haugh Loyalty Representative . . . Audrey Giese Advisor ............. . Miss Clark Back row: Robert Stout, Patrick Rego, Marvin Schroeder, Merrel Vertein, Donald Schultz, Roger Backman. Donald Meyer, Ralph Schulte, David Smith, Rodger Steinhorst, Harry Dobson, Gilbert Rose, Charles Brylla. Second row: Robert Luetkins, Clarence Cook, Vernon Licht, Marvin Klitzke, Wayne Farber, Richard Olson. Walter Shed- leski, Marius Anderson, Iohn Horkcm, Vivian Adams, Thomas Healy, Ted Fuller. Third row: Dawn Schrank, Rosalie Schyvink, Kathryn Pulvermacher, Eola Vogel, Patricia O'Neill, Darlene Fullmer, Richard Havel, Robert Greenwood, Dean Dickie, Iack Emery, Mary Iane Ellsessar, Iean Maske, Lila Schneller. Fourth row: Marion Selle, Iuanita Bentley, Lorraine Schroeder, Ioan Smythe, Audreg Reimer, Dorothy Weir, Maxine Lodge. Cherry Zimmerman, Marceline Schreiner, Joyce Harder, Elaine Searles, loria Winecke, Mr. Olsor Front row: Viola Miller, Betty Lou Strampe, Mary Schirmarxg, Irene Reynolds, Ieanette Lindloti, Mrs. Farrell, Kathleen Schyvinck, Dorothy Schuett, Rosella Harms, Doris McDonald, Lucille Spohnholtz, Phyllis Wagner. PAGE 31 4 i l ,.4 HIGH SEVENTEEN . . . SENIORS Standing: Shirley Reynolds, lim Tibbitts Sitting: Gloria Verthein, Eleanor Doyle PAGE 32 IUNIORS SOPHOMORES Standing: lim HC!1'1dC!1l, lC!Ck PQNBYSOD Standing: Irma Reynolds, Ralph O'Connor Sitting: Gerald Schroeder, Joyce D0mk9 Sitting: Mary Buelow, Myrtle Meyer FRESHMEN Standing: Irene Reynolds, Marvin Klitzke, Kathryne Haugh Sitting: Mariam Fansler, Joyce Harder kiwi I 'WM ' If as 19'- 'S ACTIVITIES 'fgxf PAGE 34 Row l: Ioyce Domke, lean Gavin, Irma Reynolds, Audrey Giese, Row 2: Miss Perrin, Mr. Mayfield, Miss Rose. LOYALTY BOARD BALANCING DEBITS 6 CREDITS Loyalty is always a big word around our school. This year the student board met each Monday, the first half of the year with Mrs. Schultz: the second half, with Miss Perrin. Some of the board's activities were compiling' of a perma- nent service memorial honor roll, the tabulating of each class's returns in loyalty, and the installation of a new method of promoting loyalty-minded- ness to the student body. Through this plan, each student representative vis- ited each of her class's homerooms once a week and informed the mem- bers of their Loyalty status. Plans were also laid for the 1945 banquet, the general theme chosenfbe- ing, American Pageantry. The divi- sions of this theme to individual class themes were: Freshmen - The Spirit of '76 : Seniors - The Forty-Niners : Juniors - The Old South 5 Sopho- mores - The Gay Ninetiesf' Loyalty percentages ran high, a situation typ- ical of Reedsburg High School. -THE VILLAIN REIGNS SUPREME HBROKEN The wonderfully successful play given by the Class of '45 told the story of the Bumpsted family. lenny Bumpsted CDolores Foss? had nagged her husband Cyrus Uim Tibbittsl for thirty years about her disappointment in mar- rying him rather than Chester Armstrong Uim Halll. After Ienny and her two older daugh- ters, Myra and Mabel, KShirley Reynolds, Ioyce Kleeberl left for the movie, Cyrus was persu- aded by Sam Green Uack Gavin? to go to a lodge meeting. Upon Cyrus' return home he found Elaine flVIary Dorowl and her delivery clerk, Bill Clark iSid Dwyerl all prepared for their wedding. During the confusion that followed, Dr. Stump CURTAIN QUXCK! DISHES tCalvin Koenigl, the deaf minister, arrived, fol- lowed by Ienny and the girls. Then who should appear but Chester Armstrong! Finally Bill and Elaine were married, much to the disapproval of Ienny. Shortly afterward, Mr. Quinn Clim Ellsessarl came and announced to Cyrus that Chester Armstrong was a swind- ler, forger, and oil stock promoter, and had spent half his life in jail. When Ienny learned this, she promptly seemed to change and Cyrus came into his own, with a promise of future peace in the family. The play was very capably directed by Mrs. Helgeson, whom we compliment for her fine work. PAGE 35 PAGE 36 we-'V' QUEEN BETTY LOU ENDE, KING IAMES RANDALL OUR ADVISOR, MISS ROSE DANCING IN THE DARK The highlight of the year was again the Iunior Prom. Many students, alumni, and guests spent the evening of April l3 in the Iunior Gardenlandu dancing to the music of Hal Edwards and his orchestra. The theme song was Dancing in the Dark. The event of the evening was the crowning of Betty Lou Ende as Prom Queen. King lim Randall and his queen were crowned in a dual coronation ceremony by a Court of Honor com- posed of students selected by the Iunior Class. QM, Back row: Mr. Mayfield, Donald Schultz, lack Clossey, Carl Pawlisch. Front row: Charles Brylla, Richard Harrison, lack Emery, Donald Farber. SAFETY PATRCL gf , L f lUST A MINUTE GIRLS! The School Safety Patrol went back on duty this year, marking its eighth successful year of protection for our students. It was ably commanded by Captain Richard Harrison and his as- sistants, Lieutenant lack Clossey and Lieutenant Carl Pawlisch. Safety Patrol isn't all work. The patrol boys enjoyed free passes to the movies each month . . . but more than that they enjoyed the extreme privilege of ordering teachers. The aim of this patrol is to continue and promote the - safety program set up in Reedsburg schools. The patrol record of preventing accidents is out- standing. We will always remember the patrol boy's warm hello on the coldest mornings. PAGE 37 PAGE 38 Rover 1: Bob Warren, Leonard Frank, Erhardt Schaefer. Row 2: B111 Whitney, Hubert Blank, David Dobson, Shirley Reynolds. Row 3: Stuart Fondrie. JAZZ CDRCI-IESTRA Iazz orchestra, an activity which was dropped several years ago, was again taken up this year by a group of our more musically inclined students. The orchestra began practicing in the homes of its members early last fall. Since then it has been using the fifth period on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We have all had the privilege of dancing to the strains of our orchestra at Recreation Club dances, at the Sophomore and Freshman parties, and at Hoofer's Club. The group also appeared on a Main Roomlprogram. The orchestra has played an active part in school this year, and we hope t will continue next year. CALVIN KOENIG - IRENE REYNOLDS - 1 , K FN- IACK CLOSSEY - AMY MILLER . FORENSICS Forensics played a major part in school ac- tivities this year as in former years. To insti- gate more interest in this activity, a system of inner-class competition was instituted. Loyalty credit was given to those taking part in foren- sics. After the inner-class contest was held, the winners of this contest took part in an inter- class contest which was held in the main room on March 21 and 23 before the entire school. Those who took part in this contest were: Irene Reynolds, Gloria Blank, Donna Faye Emery. and Elaine Towers - humorous declamation: Kathryne Haugh, Amy Miller, and Frances Shedleski - serious declamation: lack Clos- sey, Beverly Iermo, Gloria Winecke, and Mil- dred Frommung - extemporaneous reading: Calvin Koenig, Marie Herritz, and Charles Bryl- la - oration. One winner from each group of selections was chosen. Winners were: lack Clossey, Amy Miller, Irene Reynolds, and Cal- vin Koenig. These four winners then represented Reeds- burg High School at a forensics meet held in Baraboo on March 24. Those who placed first at that meet were Irene Reynolds and Calvin Koenig. Their A rating there made them elig- ible to take part in the state forensic meet held at Whitewater on April 7. Eight teachers supervised forensics. They in- cluded Miss Rose, Miss Langer, Miss Krier, Mrs. Helgeson, Miss Gunderson, Miss Beede, Miss Schultis, and Mr. Mayfield. With the excellent supervision of these faculty members and the interest on the part of the students, R.H.S. turned out some fine speakers. PAGE 39 , v PAGE 40 AND THE BAND f W ' W1 3 i I i l Front row: Shirley Reynolds, Eldora Meyer, LaVonne Dehler, William Whitney, Hubert Blank, Courtland Ratzburq, Iunior Kropp, Mary Buelow, Irene Reynolds, Darleen Fullmer, Donna Faye Getiert, Ioyce Kleeber. Second row: Audrey Miller, Elaine Towers, Dick Harrison, Rosemarie Schmidtmann, Margery Sparks, Donna Faye Emery, Robert Krey, Iames Gettert. Harry Dobson, William Duddleston, Gilbert Held, Shirlev Rvczek, Vera Bass, Lorenz Spraetz, Lila Sparks, Frances Shedleski, Bruce Boyd, Leonard Frank, Calvin Koenig, Erhardt Schaefer,1n-ng Reyn01d5,IQme5Tibbitt5l Third row: Edith Hudy,lO Ann Briggs,Edna Schultz, Dorothy Schuette, Stuart Fondrie, Nancy Lou Christie, Walter Shedleski, Duane Schultz, George Melcher, Iames Davis, Mr. Ritzenthaler, August Wollin, Robert Hrabovsky, Lyndon Iermier, Helen Duddleston, Harold Diece, Mervin Perry, Patricia Gates, Carol Leicher, David Dobson. This year the band of sixty members started its year's work by a concert given in the Main Boom. Numerous other Main Boom programs were fur- nished by this organization. The band plays an active part in the community. lt appeared at all foot- ball and basketball games, the basketball sectional tournament, the Bond Rally, Armistice Day, two midwinter concerts, and the members finished the year by playing at the Commencement exercises. A pep band played for homecoming activities. The band rehearses three times a Week in room G. The Freshman and Sophomore members had private lessons also. During the summer, a number of the members play in the city band. Last year the band won first place in class B and many soloists and par- ticipants in ensembles won high honors. This year the music department held a music festival of its own here. . PLAYED ON CLARINETS Shirley Reynolds Eldora Meyer Betty Lou Ende Gerald Schroeder Robert Arvold Audrey Miller Elaine Towers Richard Harrison Rose Marie Schmidt- mann Margery Sparks Dona Faye Emery Edith Rudy Io Ann Briggs Edna Schultz Dorothy Schuette Eb CLARINET LaVonne Dehler OBOE Mary Buelow FLUTES Joyce Kleeber Donna Faye Geftert Irene Reynolds BASS CLARINET Iunior Kropp ALTO CLARINET Courtland Ratzburg CORNETS William Whitney Herbert Mansfield Hubert Blank Robert Krey Iames Geflert William Duddleston Harry Dobson Gilbert Held Shirley Ryczek BASSOONS Iames Tibbitts Irma Reynolds HORNS Bruce Boyd Frances Shedleski Lorenz Spraetz Vera Bass Lila Sparks SAXES Robert Gallagher Robert Warren Erhardt Schaefer Calvin Koenig Leonard Frank TROMBONES David Dobson Carol Leicher Patricia Gates Mervin Perry Harold Diece BARITONES Iames Randall Helen Duddleston BASSES Robert Hrabovsky Lyndon Iermier August Wollin PERCUSSION Iames Davis Stuart Fondrie Eleanor Stubenvoll Nancy Christie Wilbur Lea George Melcher Duane Schultz MUSIC MAESTROS ALL. When you walk up on the third floor on Wednesday and Friday mornings, you will be greeted by the pleasant strains of the orchestra. The full orchestra meets on Wednesday: the string section alone on Friday. The orchestra appeared in the Main Room in a midwinter concert, at Senior Class Play, and at Baccalaureate. The orchestra won first place at the tournament at Portage last year and participated in the music testival here this year. l PAGE 42 First row: Irma Reynolds, Dorothy Ann Schmeltzer, Eldora Meyer, Eleanor Stubenvoll, Lorenz Spraetz, Katherine Hissey, Ieanette Lindloff, Darleen Fullmer, Kathryne Hauqh, Elaine Towers, Gwendolyn Friebel. Second row: Irene Reynolds, Miriam Fansler, Mervin Perry, Iames Tibbitts, Donna Faye Geftert, Mary Buelow, Gerald Schroeder, Rosemarie Schmidtmann, Lila Sparks, Bruce Boyd, David Dobson, William Whitney, Robert Krey, Eva Broas, VIOLINS Irma Reynolds Dorothy Schmeltzer Irene Reynolds Miriam Fansler Mervin Perry ZND VIOLINS Gwendolyn Friebel Elaine Towers Kathryn Haugh Dolores Egeland Sally Merkel I - Donna Faye Emery, Sally Merkel, Dolores Egeland. Third row: Shirley Reynolds, Mr. Ritzenthaler. Walter Shedleski, George Melcher, Iames Davis, Margery Sparks. Donna Faye Emery Eva Broas VIOLAS Eldora Meyer Eleanor Stubenvoll Lorenz Spraetz CELLOS Darlene Fullmer Ieanette Lindloit Kathryn Hissy STRING BASS Marjorie Sparks PIANO Shirley Reynolds HORNS Bruce Boyd Lyla Sparks CLARINETS Betty Lou Ende Gerald Schroeder Rose Marie Schmidt- 11161111 FLUTE Donna Faye Geitert OBOE Mary Buelow TROMBONE David Dobson CORNET William Whitney Robert Krey BASSOON Iames Tihbitts PERCUSSION Iames Davis Stuart Fondrie George Melcher . . SWEET MELODIES CHOIR Front row: Dolores Foss, Bernice Thorne, Marguerite Clements, Shirley Reynolds, Ethel Schluter, Mrs. McQueen, Marian Schulz, Beverly Iermo, Gertrude Koenig, Dorothy Schmeltzer, Valera Hasse. Second row: Myrtle Meyer, LaVera Radl-ce, Muriel Smith, Eleanor Stubenvoll, Iames Tibbitts, Erhardt Schaefer, lack Gavin, Robert Warren, Bruce Boyd, Katherine Wacholtz, Louise Steinweq, Arlene Kaun, Dorothy Hasse, R. Rohr, G. Grosskrueqer. Third row: Patricia Gates, Lorraine Wilcox, Betty Lou Ende, Patricia Arenz, William Traeder, Gerald Schroeder, William Hauqh. Ferne Farber, Betty Lou Iermo, Miriam Fansler, Audrey Miller, LaVeda Churchill, Carol Leicher, D. Schluter, I. Karow. The A Cappella choir, the mixed chorus, and the two vocal clubs are among the most active groups in our school. Together, they have en- tertained us several times, while the choir has led many assemblies of community singing. The annual Christmas Festival was the high- light of the year, given on December 21. This program was presented by the Elementary and Iunior High choruses and the A Cappella choir, the mixed chorus, and the vocal clubs of the High School. As usual, it was a great success. The A Cappella choir and the antiphonal choir presented excerpts from the program at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Loganville, of which the Bev. Mr. Stubenvoll is the pastor. The choir also presented a Thanksgiving pro- gram tor the High School assembly, and gave the same program for the Kiwanis Club. The combined groups gave a post-lenten concert the week after Easter. Last year the choir was extremely success- ful at the tournament, taking a first place in Class A. This year all groups participated in the local music festival, making 100 voices. CHOR CMAUE First row: Kathryn Pulvermacher, Mary Bodendein, Io Anne Briggs, LaVonne Dehler, Dolores Zimmer, Gwendolyn Freibel, Kflihryne Huuqh.D0r0lhY Schuett. MIS. McQueen, Nora Jane Doyle, Mary lane Ellsessar, Mary Schirmang, Marlene Gates, Marian Bodendein, Rosalie Schyvinck, Betty Klagos, Irene Reynolds, Ada Meyer. Second row: Dorothy Weir, Helen Duddleston, Doris Black, Shirley Ryczek, Marie Volk, Marian Selle, Dorothy Kaun, Althea Licht, Audrey Giese, Audrey Gall, Dolores Ribbke, Arlene Gall, Edith Rudy, Cherry Zimmerman, Avonette Licht. Ioanne Reines, lean Huebner, Dawn Hinz, Ianet Huebner, Dawn Schrank. Third row: Charles Brylla. Richard Olson, George Melcher, Philip Craker, Walter Shedleski, Wayne Farber, William Bern- mq, Lorenz Spraetz, William Traeder, William I-laugh, Carl Steinweg, Robert Krey, Mervin Perry, Edward Reinieldt, Irma Reynolds, Miriam Fansler, Ethel Schluter, Marian Schulz. PAGE 43 PAGE 44 Standing: Mrs. Douglas, Melvin Albers, Donald Klitsner, Gerald Schroeder, lack Gavin, lean Giles, Bruce Boyd, Audrey Miller. Sitting: Patricia Gates, Ioyce Domke, Shirley Reynolds, Iames Tibbitts, Shirley Hagen, lean Gavin. YGURS TRULY . . THE GLEANER . . . Again in 1945 Reedy was chosen as Gleaner mascot. This is his second year with our staff. His spirit enabled us to see through many dif- ficulties, especially the print paper shortage. The pictures of Heedy and other drawings were made by Shirley Hagen and Donald Klits- ner. Shirley, also, was layout chief. lack Gavin handled athletics with final copy written by Ioyce Domke and lean Gavin. Ioyce was also copy chief and proofreader. Our typists were lean Giles, Pat Gates, and lean Gavin. Mr. Gregory took Senior photos and pictures of Band, Chorus, Choir, and Orchestra with Shir- ley Reynolds, Business Manager, making all the necessary arrangements. Photography again was under Iirn Tibbitts and Melvin A1- bers with lack Peterson assisting. lean Gavin, Shirley Hagen, and Bruce Boyd Cas did Bob Arvold until enlistmentl took care of general work and compiling of all material to be sent in. Audrey Miller took charge of black and Whites. lim Tibbitts was editor in chief and Mrs. Douglas, faculty advisor. Gerald Schroe- der and Betty Ende worked in various depart- ments to familiarize themselves with their Work for next year, as they are our assistant editor and business manager. We feel that we have given you a good year book, one you will cherish for years to come. THE PURPLE BANNER Again this year the school paper, The Purple Banner, was printed by the local edi' tor, Mr. Max Ninneman. The paper was skill- fully edited by the co-editors, Mary Dorow and Ioyce Kleeber. Nancy Lou Christie was elected Iunior Editor for this year and will take over the editorship next year. lim Hall and Donovan Richards were responsible for the sports writ- ing. Io Ann Harrison's art work was represent- ed in the drawing of an entirely new character, Oscar. In each edition ot the paper this char- acter gave its readers some helpful advice be- sides letting them in on some gossip. Rosemary Rohr, The Purple Banner's Poet wrote some interesting poems which appeared in each issue. Those responsible for getting news about the activities and happenings around R. H. S. were: Bob Warren, Eleanor Stuvenboll, Art Behnke, Luana Theis, Edith Rudy, Mary Randall, David Schroeder, and Richard Harrison. The job of typing all the news before sending it to the printer .went to Vera Bass, Betty Lou Ierrno, and Elaine Blank. Rosemarie Schmidtmann, who acted as cir- culation manager, and Pat Curtin were given the job of publicity. With the excellent supervision of Miss Elgie Beede, the newspaper staff of Reedsburg High School has done a very fine job of editing The Purple Banner. Row 1: Eleanor Stubenvoll, Rosemarie Schmidtmann, Nancy Christie, Mary Dorow, Ioyce Kleeber, Elaine Blank. Row 2: Mary Randall, Edith Rudy, Luana Thies, Betty Lou Iermo, Io Anne Harrison, Rosemary Rohr, Miss Beede. Row 3: Bob Warren, Pat Curtin, Iim Hall, Art Behnke, Donovan Richards. PAGE 45 CLUBS... PAGE 46 THE SPICE OF LIFE DANCING CLUB IN ACTION LIBRARY CLUB AT WORK BACHELORS CLUB WHAT'S COOKIN ' RIFLE CLUB. READY, AIM, FIRE F.F.A. OFFICERS F.H.A. OFFICERS THE RED CROSS OFFICERS ' PAGE 47 PAGE 48 QW! Wow!!! Studious students. Why so happy, girls? Duck! It's the noon rush! Maybe, they'l1 grow into them! Math whiz needs adding machine. Well, well! Our business manager convalescing. xml- fx Flapper Fannie, Gravel Gertie, and Coun- try Cousin. Two seconds after dismissal. New faculty member, Miss Gunderson. Schicklegruber, alias Salom Rizk. In reverence to our late President. Scrutinizing for groinch. Ah! Women! Look at the birdie! ATHLETICS s FOOTBALL SQUAD . efww- EQ 4 l...,,,,4g- I .w,a..w'-- , ' L, .. A ' ' , ' i i PAGE 50 TOP ROW: Lawrence Byrnes, Danny Clements, Walter Mylrea. Donald Schroeder, Bernard lackson, Marvin Rabuck, Stewart Cobleigh, David Smith, Victor McDermott, Larry Parkhurst, Marlin Farber, Dutch Clark. SECOND ROW: Billy Berning, llitlanagerl, Dick Olson, Doug Hanson, Walter Shedleski, Philip Craker, Robert Hrabowsky, Robert Schroeder, Robert Rhoeling, Paul Pawlisch, Marius Anderson, Charles Brylla, Penrod Schroeder, lManagerl. THIRD ROW: Donald Mahr, Billy Iohansen, Robert Kelley, lim Ran- dall, Carl Pawlisch, Sidney Dwyer. Bill Friede, Iim Davis, Earl Mylrea, Dale Corwith, Iohn Horkan, Wayne Farber. FOURTH ROW: Gus Wallin, Butch Kropp, Red Burdick, Pat Curtin, Stuart Fondrie, Iohn O'Malley, Dave Dobson, Duane Giles, Lyall Camp, Gus Koenig, Iohn Schyvinch, Iohn Gleason. FIFTH ROW: Mr. Compton CAss't coachl, Lindy Iermier, Bill Duddleston, Dale Curtin, Paul Smith, Iack Gavin, Hugh Blank, Iohn Smith, Morg Gallagher, Wendy Daly, Punt Hall, Elk Ellsessar, Buckets Koenecke, Bill Whit- ney, Mr, Freiman lcoachl, Mr. Iohannes iAss't coachl. - Coaches Compton, Iohannes. Freiman. Manager Schroeder. S C H E D U L E WE THEY WE THEY Prairie du Sac . .. 20 13 Tomah .... . .. 12 14 Stoughton .. . 7 6 Richland Center .. 6 ' 18 Baraboo .. . 7 O Monroe ..... .. 25 7 Portage . . . 0 9 Wisconsin Dells . . 0 12 1944 FOOTBALL SEASON REEDSBURG DEFEATS PRAIRIE DU SAC - Reedsburg players opened their football sea- son against Prairie du Sac. Prairie was an ex- cellent opponent but Reedsburg outclassed her, the final score being 20-13. STOUGHTON WHIPPED BY REEDSBURG - Stoughton, one of the top teams in the Southern Ten, was our next opponent. In a bitterly con- tested battle Stoughton, although highly favor- ed over Reedsburg, was defeated 7-6. REEDSBURG DEFEATS BARABOO - We have met the enemy, and they are ours. Such were the echoes of R. H. S. after that historic clash with Baraboo in which Burdick made the victorious touchdown. Gavin converted to make the final score: Reedsburg 7, Baraboo 0. REEDSBURG SUFFERS FIRST DEFEAT TO PORTAGE - Both teams were tied for first place when Portage met Reedsburg in our an- nual homecoming game. Reedsburg outweigh- ed Portage, but Portage had the fight. The bitter contention ended in Reedsburg's defeat 9-0. vxzwfkm ii X X. f!,:.1,Q5,iV I ' -- V- 'W ' .iq TOMAH DEFEATS REEDSBURG 14-12 -- Tomah continued its streak of wins when it defeated Reedsburg here in a non-conference game, 14-12. Failure to make points after touch- downs proved Reedsburg's downfall. REEDSBURG DEFEATED BY RICHLAND CENTER - Richland Center's homecoming reached a perfect climax when they defeated us there, 18-6. The game was close and stub- bornly- fought, butthe homecoming spirit seemed to be pushing the Center boys, and they came through with banners flying. REEDSBURG TRIUMPHS OVER MONROE - Reedsburg returned to the winning column when she defeated Monroe, 25-7. Monroe's touchdown in the fourth play of the game pro- vided our boys with the proper incentive to carry through victoriously. REEDSBURG LOSES TO DELLS IN ARMIS- TICE DAY GAME - By defeating Reedsburg 12-0, the annual Armistice Day game was won by the Dells: they kept the Laddie Helland trophy. We are avowed to redeem this defeat. FRONT ROW: Lyndon Iermier, john Burdick, lack Gavin, Wendell Daly, Pat Curtin, lim Hall, Bob Gallagher, and lim Ellsessar SECOND ROW: Coach Freiman, Hubert Blank, Paul Smith, Iunior Kropp, Forrest Koenecke, Bill Whitney, Lyall Camp, Calvin Koe- nig, Coach Iohannes and Coach Compton. THIRD ROW: August Wollin, Dale Curtin, Iohn Smith, Iohn O'Malley, David Dodson Wayne Farber, and Iim Randall. FOURTH ROW: Bill Duddleston, Iohn Schyvinch, Stu Fondrie, Duane Giles and Iohn Gleason PAGE 51 PAGE 52 A, , ,M F. KOENECKE - RE B. WHITNEY - LG I, GAVIN - RH I. RANDALL - LH L. IERMIER - QB 5 I. OMALLEY - FB If? ' 1 .H 1-2 2 ?w LL f 1 -' f Q 4, ' it , -4,,,,, - . , ., ,K f,,. 4' , , - I 3 - . W 5 1. ,X I , ., Ami Lay. K I I f sk K qi ., 4- 5 1 44.53 .i I 5 fi f f IH ff I Q 535+-.I fa- WM 'Tia A ww w' ,:i.,,:?,,v., .., .L . 5.5. 7, 9 3 y' 5'-152.1554 I,g3.:w - wa. I L I: -'-f , r - - .fr Qx I, 4 s' I. BURDICK - LI-I H- BLANK ' RH D, DOBSON - C I. SMITH - RT 5 I- HALL - LE C. KOENIG - RG P. CURTIN - LG B. GALLAGHER - RG G. WOLLIN - RGX Q ?.qgn,1 wiv Fi? w fif-gg- , f - 1'-I-?i'r'i?5'i!Ji 5' 'Mf'i' f f ' 1 ' is .Q DO up W- DHI-Y - I-E I. KROPP - C P. SMITH - RG E. MYLREA li' L. CAMP . RE '4 'PAGE 53 BASKETBALL FEATS. .AND DEFEATS Back row: Mr. Freiman, William Berning, Iohn O'Mal1ey, Forrest Koenecke, Iames Randall, Mr. Iohannes. Front row: lack Gavin, lim Hall, Iohn Smith, Iohn Burdick, Hubert Blank, Wendell Daly. Sitting: lack Emery, Harry Dobson. S E A S Q N ' S R E C O R D REEDSBURG DROPS NON-CONFERENCE TILT TO MAUSTON ' Reedsburg High School opened its basketball season in Heedsburg . . . ...... . . Mauston a non-conference tilt with Mauston. The boys played rag- Reedsbufg -- -n Wisconsin Rapids ?:.i.3Q1L5ni::.z:5.f1efi2i3ziY sis. Beedsburg . . . . . VViSCOI'1Si1'1 High Reedsburg was Iim Hall with 10 points to his credit. Reedsburg , , ,..,,,, Monroe - REEDSBURG IOURNEXZS hTO WISCONSINhRAPIDS d Th 1 I l d t t ' t t t Reedsburg ' ' -- Portage weree ociicfglfxypeccfyiay 026 Svefl-Eal?:1c3dImsV1Zconiirj aliiqgrds Reedsbufg , , , , Wisconsin Dells team. The iinlnal scorfo Yvasa ilna fgvor cglgie hard-fgglging opponents wit a 47- ea . a er an urgatroy ,' ap- Reedsburg ' ' ' ' ' ' ' Stoughton ids' players, led scoring with 11 and 12 points respectively. Reedsburg .. .. Richland Center COACH FREIMAN'S FIVE PLAY Hos'rs TO R d b D I ' i - - WISCONSIN HIGH ee S urg Frame du Sac Heedsburg's highly-improved team was host to Wiscon- ReedSbLlI'q . . . ....... BQICIIJOO sin High the following week in their first conference game Reedsburg D l l g Edgerton of the season. After a bitter fight the visitors Came out on top. Reedsburg opened up in the latter part of the game Beedsbllrg . . ........ POI'fCIge and came within three points of Wisconsin High's total, Heedsbu l . I i R' hl the score being 31-28 at that point. Gavin then sank a side rg 1? ant? Center shot. However, Woodburn of Wisconsin High countered Reedsburg -- - - W15C0n5ln Dells with two quick baskets for his team making the final Beedsburg Reedsburg PAGE 54 .. .. Fort Atkinson . . . ..... Baraboo score 35-28. Hall tallied 12 points being high scorer of the evening, while Gavin, Reedsburg's guard, and Iohn- son, Wisconsin High guard, had 10 each. PURPLE AND WHITES LOSE CAGE TILT TO MONROE The next game with Monroe proved unsuccessful for the locals. During the first half, the team looked tough but was unable, in the second half. to keep up the terrific pace set by their opponents. Rebound and fast breaking proved to be the downfall for Reedsburg and in the latter part of the game Monroe took a substantial lead which ended with a score of 34-19. Gavin was high point man for both teams with ten points while Wainright, Monroe forward, totalled nine. REEDSBURG SUFFERS AN OFF NIGHT Reedsburg was entertained by Portage on December 8. Howard Hovde, top conference scorer, proved too much for Coach Freiman's five. Reedsburg suffered an off night in her game with Portage. Hovde topped the con- ference record of 30 points in one game, set by Krucken- berg of Edgerton last year, by tallying 32 points in that game. The final score was 48-25. R. H. S. BEAVERS WIN FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON The locals decided they had enough of defeat, so they marched victoriously off the floor in defeating the Dells five. The game was a thriller for in the closing minutes of the game, after trailing all the way through, Hall sank a basket to tie the score. Gavin then broke the tie with a field goal. The team was successful in pulling ahead and winning the game, 26-22. REEDSBURG LOSES TO STOUGHTON Reedsburg ran into a hot Stoughton five and were de- feated 52-36. Reedsburg, shooting like an average team, just couldn't keep up the hot pace Stoughton set. For Reeds- burg, Daly was high-point man with Il points while Johnson, Stoughton forward, had 18. REEDSBURG OVERPOWERS RICHLAND CENTER The team played host to a comparatively weak Richland Center team and left them on the short end of the 53-18 score. During the entire game the fellows kept the lead. They completely outscored as well as outplayed their host. Hall catne through with 15 points while Smith and Blank tallied 10 apiece. REEDSBURG DEFEATS BARABOO Reedsburg pulled one of the most unexpected upsets when they defeated Baraboo on the home floor, 25 to 23. Reedsburg led throughout the game and had a 17-10 lead at the half. Baraboo's rally in the second half was not enough to overcome the margin. lim Hall was high scorer of the evening with 16 points while Baumgarten, Baraboo forward, made eight. Reedsburg folks will long remember this exciting game. REEDSBURG LOSES TO A HOT EDGERTON TEAM The locals were hosts to a strong, well-balanced team, that of Edgerton. After leading 8-2 early in the first quar- ter, the Purple and Whites slowly faded and were beaten by a score of 43-25. Eddie Pope, outstanding Edgerton forward, was responsible for 19 points of his team's total. and Ha11's tallies added up to ll points. The game, how- ever, was later declared a forfeit to our boys. VARSITY SQUAD AVENGES AN EARLY DEFEAT BY PORTAGE lack Gavin distinguished himself in the Portage game by holding the leading conference scorer, Howard Hovde, to only 7 points. Hall led both teams with 17 points and the visitors were sent home defeated by a score of 38-24. R. H. S. TEAM DROPS TILT TO RICHLAND CENTER Another off night for the locals resulted in defeat by the Black and Orange team of Richland Center. Reedsburg fell apart in the last few minutes of the game and the hosts edged out our boys. Hall led all scoring with 17 points and Nutter of Center had 12 points to his credit. REEDSBURG TAKES WISCONSIN DELLS FOR SECOND TIME Wisconsin Dells gave our boys one of the toughest battles of the season when they entertained us on Feb- ruary 9. Reedsburg played ragged ball but came out on the long end of the 28-26 score. Iohn Smith played an excellent rebound game besides tallying a field goal. Hugh Blank and Iohn Burdick turned in fine floor games: lim Hall was responsible for 17 points, and Iack Gavin took care of the remaining points. FORT ATKINSON DOWNS R. I-I. S. Fort Atkinson played an ideal basketball game when her players were guests of the local team. Fort connected on half of their shots in the first half. Callum. Fort guard. made 7 out of 13 long shots besides 3 free throws to add up to 17 points which led all scoring. O'Malley played an excellent game scoring 6 points. Hall tallied 15 points, but the team again suffered an off night. REEDSBURG LOSES TO BARABOO Before a jam-packed auditorium, the high-ranging Bara- boo five met their ancient rival, Reedsburg. The Circus City team jumped to a 13-1 lead in the first quarter, but the locals played a great defensive game as well as offensive in the last two quarters by holding Baraboo to 11 points and by totalling 17 points for themselves. Reedsburg's rally fell short and they were defeated in a hard-fought battle. Hall was high-scorer for both teams with 14 points while Anstett, Baraboo, forward, made eight. OUR BIG, LITTLE MANAGERS THIRD-HIGH CONFERENCE SCORER PAGE 55 . OUR FIGHTING IAMES HALL I OUR BARABOO VICTORY IOHN BURDICK COME ON KIDS - LET'S SHOW SOME PEP! sun i l' f:5,:gzgg:,g:g5igO O ,T.i::ig1?3,,,g':i .i A, QL.: .,..-.,T. , , , L.-. B if1 ,,,.Q -gi f ,. 'fyf.jiE..Q -T....., ...n .ggf:,'gi ,.1X.-f 33 - vL,Fg::g1f1 .:a,. ,, : ...,, Mrk.- Q . ff , . 1 .,,, ,J , ...L.,.J....- ' -. .,n..,- JOHN SMITH TL..lI-M: S H S salsa! - Nwif W ml? 5 f T'QfIE7f1. . S ' ' ' WL -A S E .W1....,. ff . Lg. :,.,.,f,....,.i,,' ., ,H F' ' k ,,.,.. JAMES RANDALL PAGE 56 FORREST KOENECKE LETTERMEN HUBERT BLANK ANOTHER ONE FOR REEDSBURG! IOHN GAVIN WILL IT - OR - WON'T IT? WENDELL DALY WILLIAM BERNING IOHN O'MALLEY PAGE 57 , PAGE 58 REEDSBURG B-TEAM . This year's B-team was one of the finest in years. The team played a 11 game schedule, winning 8 and losing 3. Their record includes defeating Por- tage and Lime Ridge each twice, and Wisconsin Dells, Cazenovia, Richland Center, and Prairie du Sac once. They lost to a fine Baraboo squad twice and to the Dells team once. - We are confident that this B-team will produce many stars in future years. Among the best prospects are Donovan Richards, Iohn Gleason, Stuart Fon- drie, Robert Hrabovsky, Philip Craker, and Richard Olson. Good luck, to you boys. We'll see you back next year. Front row: Donovan Richards. Iohn Gleason, Stuart Fondrie, Robert I-Irabovsky, Philip Craker, Richard Olson. Second row: Walter Shedleski, Iack Clossey, Mr. Compton, Donald Mahr, Charles Brylla. TRACK '44 . . . Our track team began its 1944 season by participating in an indoor invitational meet at Wisconsin Rapids in which our relay team ranked second. Next, we Went to Madison West where we Won a complete victory. In our invitational meet at Baraboo, We placed second, losing by one and a half points. The Lodi meet was called oft because of rain. The next two meets We won, Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells here, and a dual meet at Baraboo. Our final meets were the Southern Ten and Sectional, both at Madi- son. Our season was successfully closed, taking a second in the Southern Ten only a fifth of a point from first. Al Roehling ........... 400, relay Clark Spraetz, Captain 100, 200 Bob Gallagher .............. 440 Bob Breen . High jump, broad jump V Verne Westedt . . 100, discuss, relay Rod Harder ..... Discus, shot put Pat Curtin ................... 440 Punt Hall .. High and low hurdles Aus Q.. outta ,, , Ig, ,,,, 5 5 1 ,M ,errant ii t .225 j TRACK LETTERMEN Iohn Smith- . . Iohn O'Malley lack Gavin ., Iohn Burdick . .. Hughie Blank Bill 'Gleason .... Butch Kropp . Shot put, di . Half mile, . . . . . 100, . . . . . . Pole . 200, pole . .... High if SCLISS Mile relay relay vault vault lump I .,,t A ,, , fl Back row: Russell Schmidt, Gilbert Held, Bob Kelly, Carl Pawlisch, Bill Gleason, Bill Friede, Dale Curtin. Second row: Mr. Freiman, Iohn O'Malley, Forrest Koenecke, Don Harder, Iim Ellsessar, Iim Hall, Marvin Spraetz, Iunior Kropp, Iohn Smith, Front row: Vern Westedt, Hubert Blank, Al Roehling, Pat Curtin, Iohn Burdick, lack Gavin, Lyndon Iermier, David Schroeder, PAGE 59 Wendell Daly. TENNIS - 1944 .. A ..L,..,. , W 2 -A 2. .. 'll I M All - Ft 71 , ,,,, t '?J,?6wI1rA , .msn fu . K ' f' -. V ,-xx ' -, F z- gf. ., ' ' L ' b 2. if . 5 2- ,' 132-' nw!! . , , g A. ,: f...... W .. 'L 1 z , t W t A w,M,,, ,,.,. , W., , . A twnff,Q,, I V 5,1 , , PAGE 60 Q , , 9'-4 4 Eight boys answered Mr. Olson's call for tennis candi- dates. Gallagher and Kampen were two returning veterans. Reedsburg played four games, losing to Baraboo twice and breaking even with Portage. Gallagher was No. 1 in singles while Kampen was No. 2. The No. 1 doubles were Harrison and Koenig. Other boys who were out were Randall, Han- son, Kolba, and Arvold. . 4 vs DIARY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1944-1945 AUGUST 28 W The first sign of the coming school year. Coach Freiman has boys out at first foot- ball practice. SEPTEMBER 5 - School days, school days, good f?l old-fashioned school days. Servicemen Buckley, Hartje, Perry, and Meyer visited their Alma Mater. SEPTEMBER ll -- Class of '45 held election of officers. See page 15 for results. SEPTEMBER 12 Y The sponsors of this year's prom has lsee page 261 as its officers. SEPTEMBER 13-14 Y The Sophs and Frosh followed suit. Their classes are pictured on pp. 28, 29. 30, and 31. SEPTEMBER 15 S Our first as- sembly outside of the following - announcementt?l has two speak- ers, Flohr of local police force, and Mr. DeLand of the Sauk County Rationing Board. SEPTEMBER 16 - - While the stu- dents of R.H.S. returned to their week-end jobs, the faculty could be seen enjoying a picnic with STEAKS at Devils Lake. tDe ux- ores etc.J SEPTEMBER 18 -- This Monday 5th hour we saw the organization of activities. SEPTEMBER 20 - First complete Gleaner meeting in Biology, where we met with Mrs. Douglas, our new advisor. SEPTEMBER 22 -- Beat Prairie du Sac 30-21. Game was preceded by pep band and program. Newly or- ganized Rec. Club for this year held a dance afterwards. SEPTEMBER 29 4 Our football record is holding out. Stoughton got the short end of a 7-6 score. At the Recreation Club 'Mr. Iarvis, a former Reedsburg coach, spoke for a few minutes. OCTOBER 2 The Gleaner staff met Mr. Fey, our publisher. OCTOBER 6 - The high-light in our entire athletic year. For the first time since 1936 R,H.S, beat Baraboo in football. The evening was topped off bv Club 45, spon- sored by the Senior Class. Dancing to Hal Edwards: refreshments ot donuts and pop. The Seniors set up an example for this year's par- ties. OCTOBER 9 - Beginning of home-coming week. Edict against pants rolled up. OCTOBER 12 - Several Senior boys were seen trying to get into the Main Room with red jackets on. Freshmen win home-coming stunt, by operating on Portage. Ioke of evening, l want my quar- terback. The program was fol- lowed by smoke dance and pep meeting at ball park, OCTOBER 13 Hobo Day Mrs. Schultz won faculty honors lim Fields, Bob Kelly, Edna Schultz won student prizes. School as a whole looks crummy. Portage takes wind out of our sails, tho', 9 to nuttin! OCTOBER 20 -- We went to Richland Center. They won their home-coming 18-6. R.H.S. students were invited to a dance in their gym. OCTOBER 26 - A tough Tomah team goes to town in Reedsburg 14-12. OCTOBER 31 Halloween. Doc- tor Bible told us about the trip through the South. NOVEMBER l The last day of school before Teachers' convention. Recreation Club dance in evening. NOVEMBER 3 -- Recreation Club planned for Hayride, but it ended up quite differently I have been told!! 'PAGE Sl i DIARY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1944-1945 NOVEMBER 7 Our Business Manager, Shirley- Reynolds, made flying trip to Municipal Hospital to have appendix ripped out. She was followed ffaithfullyj by Buckets Koenecke. NOVEMBER ll Most ot band marched in annual Armistice Day parade. Your editor was hard at work at Nestles. Allen Shafer, U. W. football player, died as result of injuries in game at Madison today. NOVEMBER 20 Choir made first outside appearance to sing for Kiwanis. Later Gavin and Gal- lagher are crooning for a basket- ball game at Mauston. They won 22-19. NOVEMBER 22 Wisconsin Rap- ids gave us a trimming there 47-10. We-'re off to a bad start. NOVEMBER 29 At a game here 'Wisconsin High beat us 35-28. Re- creation Club was open afterward until ll. DECEMBER 1 Morgan Gal- lagher introduced six-man basket- ball tn Monroe game there. Even so we suffered from it 34-19. DECEMBER 8 The team went to Portage to be beaten 48-25. DECEMBER 16 ln a last min- ute stand we defeated the Dells 26-22, Tonight was the first appear- ance ot Recreation Club Orchestra, DECEMBER 21 Mrs, McQueen presented her seventh annual Christmas Cantata. Many agreed it was the finest of them all, Or- chids to Mrs. McQueen, her chorus. choir, and soloists. DECEMBER 22 Club, DECEMBER 23 The Friday be- fore Xmas vacation, and the Recre- ation Club Xmas party. Doug Han- son was Santa Claus. DECEMBER 24 --- Day before Xmas. PAGE 62 DECEMBER 25 - That old Christ- mas. DECEMBER 26 --- Day after Christmas. DECEMBER 31 - New Year's Eve, which your editor spent quietly at home listening to the radio and reading. tiokell JANUARY 1 f Game with Mon- roe. JANUARY 6 - At a game here Richland Center was defeated by our team with a score of 53-18. Recreation Club was open after the game. JANUARY 9 --- The team went to Prairie du Sac, chalking up an- other victory with a score of 35-24. JANUARY 12 - The most excit- ing game of the season was with Baraboo when we defeated them on our own floor with a score of 25-23, Hal Edwards played at the Recreation Club. JANUARY 19 - Edgerton game, there. resulting in a 43-25 lead for Edgerton. JANUARY 23 -- End of the first semester. Report cards issued. Quote -- Yipe e- unquote. JANUARY 25 f Junior Class is aiding in Prom finances with a pie sale in the Main Hall. Many kids cou1dn't get any pie, but Mr. Compton got a whole one all to himself. JANUARY 26 - Portage return game here. Hovde held to 7 points as we stopped them by winning 38-24. Jazz orchestra played at Recreation dance afterwards. FEBRUARY 2 - We played Cen- ter there and lost 27-23. Many stu- dents went to the game. Miss Krier didn't, I'd like to see the game but 1'm going home! I wonder why? Or who? DIARY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1944-1945 FEBRUARY 4 -- Snow. FEBRUARY 5 -- Snow. FEBRUARY 7 More snow. FEBRUARY 8'- Snowy, isn't it? FEBRUARY 9 - Played Wiscon- sin Dells there. Won by 28-26. FEBRUARY 10 - Sophomore Par- ty at high school. A nice program was given, including singing and jokes. Refreshments were pop and cookies. Senior girls came!!! FEBRUARY 12 - Mr. Quimby talked on Lincoln's Birthday at a main room program. FEBRUARY 13 4 Nick Engler gave a talk in main room. Start- ing the annual magazine sale. FEBRUARY 14 -Va1entine's Day. FEBRUARY 18 Fort Atkinson's return game was won by them by a score oi 45-35. FEBRUARY I7 f Mrs. Bergler talked on Holland and Germany at a main room program. FEBRUARY 23 -- At our return game with Baraboo we were de- feated by a score of 28-24. Large attendance from Reedsburg. MARCH 1 Mr. Vogel was here about the magazine sales. MARCH 8-9 Y Linden, Prairie du Chien, Tomah, and Montello play- ed in the sectional tournament here. Tomah being the winner. MARCH 14 --- Dress rehearsal for the Class Play. MARCH 15 -- Deadline for in- come tax and Gleaner, Also Class Play was presented before the South School. MARCH 16 A- Class play was given before a large audience. Mrs. Helgeson was presented with a corsage and a bouquet of roses. Congratulations to the hard-work- ing class play cast for a fine performance! ,5- wow. JS? I 'iiffl 'I E MARCH 20 The entire high school student body hiked clown to the South School auditorium for an otter show given by Mr, Emil Leirs. MARCH 21 Inter-class foren sics contest presented before the Main Room. Irene Reynolds is win- ner. MARCH 22 Band concert given at South Scnool. MARCH 23 Another inter-class contest given in the Main Room. Amy Miller is the winner. MARCH 24 Recreation Club outs on a party, A forensics con- test is held in Baraboo where Cal- vin Koenig and Irene Reynolds receive A ratings. APRIL 5 Choir, Chorus concert, APRIL 6 Recreation Club party. APRIL 7 Calvin and Irene go to Whitewater forensic contest Both receive B ratings. APRIL 8 Monday Study Club present Hulda Lange, violinist, at South School. APRIL I3 Girls all arrive at school with their hair up. Reason. Iunior Prom. APRIL 14 Ho! Hum! MAY 4 Music festival. MAY 19 - - The big event of the year. Loyalty! MAY 23 Alumni banquet. MAY 27 Baccalaureate IUNE 1 f SchooI's out! MAY 31 -- Graduation! PAGE 63 'PAGE 64 Enjoying the Spring air. Loganville lasses. Mr. Mayfield on duty. Plenty 'a plaids. Always a gent1eman????? Horne is the sailor, home from the sea The lady's down, but who cares. iam 1 A 1 A 'f - how -, 1 1 17 A H . Y EY is 1 is Q 1. X Q 4' 'I Q 'sa' '---K as WV 1... L .xx--I H5 ,323 -il fi 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Forward March! A Syrian Yankee. The winnah. At the promenade. My, how some of us grew! Two good Irishrnen. My, don't we have nice teachers.