Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

NINETEEN HUNDRED REEDSBVRG HIGH SCHOOL . . WISCONSIN 1 SENORITAS Y SENORES Come to South America gay; hi the pages of our annual Let dreams wander as they may. Land of legend, history, music, Unknown wealth and treasure there, Age old Indian mixed with Spaniard Recalls traditions fine and rare. We who look into the future Seeking bright blue sea and sky, See this land where progress beckons; Bright horizons, southward lie. NOSOTROS DEDICAMOS Each graduating senior holds dear a great many memories — memories of games, parties, programs, classes and classmates. As we, the class of ’46, recall these memories, there is a special one which will cling to us always. Everyone who has traversed the halls of Reedsburg High knows her — Mrs. Schultz in Room 16.We shall remember our American History courses, the teacher, the class and incidentally, the history. One of the things most impressing about Mrs. Schultz, as a teacher, is her eternal and universal desire for fairness. As Loyalty advisor and homeroom teacher, as well as a history teacher, her fair practices to every student have endeared her to one and all. We amateurs cannot amply describe her personality and character. Therefore, with these words of William Wordsworth: A perfect Woman, nobly planned, To uarn, to comfort, and command; And yet a Spirit, still and bright With something of angelic light.” we, the class of 1946, dedicate our Gleaner to our beloved teacher and friend, Grace Schultz. LOS PROF Y LOS ESTUDIANTES Dear Seniors— Your parents who made it possible for you to attend high school did so because they were convinced that a good education is essential to your later happiness and success. As you leave Reedsburg High School, may 1 suggest that any success you may achieve in life does not necessarily require superiority in riches, power, or social position. But rather, love of work, joy of doing and creating, and the satisfaction of attaining maximum achievement consistent with one’s ability spell success and, of course, happiness. Set your sights high, but remember always that a sense of humor, the warm friendship of others, and pride in doing your job well constitute the real elements of success. 6 BOARD OF EDUCATION Staled — T. J. Merkel, L. C. Furhs. Mrs. II. II. Quimby, P. K. Scbweke, Dr. 0. V. Pauliscb. Standing — W. K. Gant, K. T. Norming ou, Wit Ham Heines. EL PRINCIPIO A man who needs no introduction to R. H. S. students is our principal, Mr. Olson. His crowded schedule makes him one of the busiest people around school, and one who is in contact with seniors and freshmen alike. Even before classes begin in the morning, Mr. Olson is busy issuing passports, make-up cards, and doing other routine jobs. After this he teaches four chemistry classes. He is never far from the building for his home is across from the school, and after his lunch with his wife and children he returns and resumes his duties as principal. Just a few of the duties he must perform in the afternoon are attending to the extension courses, making out the detention lists, and checking on the students who were absent and tardy. After school is over, students crowd into the office to see Mr. Olson regarding some school matter — all anxious to get his advice in straightening out one of the many problems that arise in school life. We shall always remember Mr. Olson as our counselor through our high school days. As Mr. Normington’s private secretary, Ruth has an important role in our high school life. Besides her regular duties, she also acts as receptionist and bookkeeper. Her many jobs keep her in contact with all the students of the school. We all admire Ruth for her loyalty to her work, and her friendly manner toward us when we need her help. Because of the large amount of work to be done in the office, it is necessary to have several student helpers. The following girls serve in this capacity: Marian Hanusa, Amy Winter, Mary Ellen Hayes and Doris Black. LOS INST ELEANOR BOWDEN, B.E. MacMnrray College, University of Wisconsin, Northern Illinois State Teachers College English III and IV, Gleaner, Forensics, Sophomore Homeroom, Newspaper LOIS CLARK, B.S. University of Wisconsin Home Economics, General Science, Freshman Homeroom J ‘ 1 v CHARLOTTE FARRELL, B.S. Boys I fit r a murals University of Wisconsin Horne Economics, Freshman Homeroom, F.ll.A, CANDACE HELGESON, B.S. La Crosse Stale Teachers College English I, Sophomore Homeroom, Sophomore Advisor, Senior Class Play, Eoreusics ARDITH INMAN, B.S. La Crosse State Teachers College Physical Education, Hookers’ Club. Girls' Intramurals DONALD JOHANNES, B.S. Platleiille State Teachers College Industrial Arts, Sophomore Homeroom, Assistant Coach DORIS KRIER, B.A. Mount Mary College Library, W orltl Geography, Freshman Homeroom, Library Club, Forensics LOS INST LOIS LAPER, B.S., M.A. University of Wisconsin Geography, Algebra, Junior Homeroom 10 RUCTORES MILDRED PHILLIPS, B.S. Milwaukee Slate Teachers College Art MARY PODRVCH, B.A. Whitewater State Teachers College, Mount Mary, General Math, Shorthand, Commerce, Junior Homeroom, Junior Advisor, Forensics I — ANSEL E. RITZENTHALER, B. A Carroll College B md, Orchestra, Junior Bund GRACE SCHUU £ ,, Untversity o| 1(i lU0llfa American History, l 1 miior Homeroom. MARY VAN ROO, B.A. Laurence College Ltilin I 6 11, Spanish 1 6 11, Language Club, Freshman Homeroom, Freshman Advisor, Forensics LOS PROFESORES Ab! Relaxation DoS lo s 0rn '� gt0n ’ Nice doggie Wouldn’t you like a ride in my car?’’ k j'j 'M HISTORIA DE LA CLASE DE ’46 Four years ago 112 eager freshmen entered the portals of Reedsburg High School with a glowing light of anticipation, excitement, and determination in their eyes. They had opened a door to four years of learning. There was an ultimate goal to be earned through those four years. When it was reached, the Clase de ’46 would enter a new portal opening into a new world. First and foremost in their minds was an education. They were all exposed to it. Any member of the class will proudly tell you of the high academic ratings achieved, however. Then there were the countless activities participated in. Football and basketball heroes were worshipped. As freshmen they saw their basketball team go to the state tournament. Loyalty was the big moment of the year. Table decorations always seemed to be their specialty. They began near the top, winning second in their first year, and then setting a record as juniors by tieing for first place with the seniors. That was a proud night for all. If you should ask a member the reason for the smile breaking out as he listens to the tune Dancing in the Dark,” he will tell you how many pies he contributed to the cause and then give you a full description of the successful Junior Prom evolved. Such gay times are remembered from decorating the prom and all the other class parties—the Junior Barn dance with its floor show and the Stage Door Canteen with its performers. Proof of their musical ability was always shown at the annual music festivals. A huge one was held in Reedsburg in their last year. The band, orchestra, and choir were always well represented by the clase de '46. As seniors their versatility was shown by a little competition for Hollywood in the form of the play Take My Advice.” High recognition in forensics and all the other activities making up school life was awarded them in many respects. The class met the end of World War II with a humble feeling of gratitude in their senior year. History is the son of time. It is constantly moving, constantly being made. There are so many individual emotions and small incidents that must be read between the lines of historical literature. There are so many little things that go to make the big thing great. And so it is with this Hisloria de la Clase de '46. Each has his own treasured memories. PATRICIA ARENZ - PAT” LA CLASE To all she'll lend a helping hand. As a friend, we think she’s grand. Choir 1, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1; First Aid 1; Prom Committee 3: Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Party Comm. 3, 4; Red Cross 3; Foreign Lang. 4. RICHARD BEHN - DICK” My schooling’s really done no harm, But I still ft el safer on the farm. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bachelor’s Club 3. DORIS BLACK She’s a girl with a heart of gold, Who is carefree and happy, but never bold. North Freedom 1; Party Comm. 3, 4; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3; Prom. Comm. 3; Vocal Club 3; Choir 4; Class Play Comm. 4. GLORIA BLANK Stay as sweet and nice as you are, We are sure that you will go far. Handicraft 1; First Aid 1; F.H.A. 2; Speech 3; Forensics 3: Party Comm. 3; Foreign Lang. 4. RAYMOND BORCHERS - BORCH” Always smiling, never sad, Plenty of good and not much bad. La Valle 1, 2; Wonewoc 3; Bachelors Club 4; Intramurals 4. LORRAINE BRENNAN A most popular girl you'll find out soon. For her name is read nearly every noon. Baraboo I, 2, 3; Chorus 4. JOANN BRIGGS Quiet and friendly, she loves to smile, Very studious, too, most of the while. LaValle 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Chorus 3; Red Cross 3; F.H.A. 4. ROBERT BRUEGGEMAN, COWBOY” When you pass him he’ll say Hi”, And give you a smile as he goes by. ARTHUR CADY - ART” If school life is liberty, Give me death. Speech 1; Hoofers 1, 3; Bachelors Club 3; Football 1; Basketball 1; Intramurals 2, 3, 4. NANCY LOU CHRISTIE - CHRIS” Because she’s sweet and fair to see, She’s loved by all, and e’er will be. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 1; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Party Comm. 1, 3. 4; Rec. Council 4; Class Play 4; First Aid 1; Hoofers 2; Dramatics 1; Loyalty Rep. 4; Newspaper 3, Editor 4; Prom Comm. 3. DE ’46 LaVEDA CHURCHILL Her fate is undecided But her love is undivided First Aid 1; Red Cross 1. JAMES DAVIS - JIM” Some think the world is made for fun and frolic — and so do I. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 3; Library Club 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Boy’s Glee Club 3; Vocal Club 4. ROBERT DAVIS - BOB” That curly head and smiling face, Will win you friends in any place. La Valle 1, 2; Hoofers 3; Bachelors Club 4. HAROLD DIECE Never a care, never a hurry Good looking girls are his only worry. Junior Band 1, 2; Senior Band 3, 4; Hoofers 3; Slide Rule 4. DAVID DOBSON - DOBBY” An all around swell fella . Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2 3 4; Speech 1; Dramatics 1; Gleaner 4; Rec. Council 3; Jazz Orch. 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 4; Party Comm. 3. JOYCE DOMKE The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength, and skilly Choir 1, 4; Band 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Rep. 3; Gleaner 3, 4; F.H.A. 2; First Aid 1; Handicraft 1; Forensics 4. DOROTHY DOROW Nice things come in small packages. Red Cross 2; First Aid 2; Chorus 2; Newspaper 3. HELEN DUDDLESTON - DUD” Peppy as ginger, nice as pie. LaValle 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Chorus 3; Red Cross 3. WILLIAM DUDDLESTON - DUD A star? Well, he's always out nights. LaValle 1, 2; Football 3; Band 3, 4; Slide Rule 4; Intramurals 4. ROBERT DUREN - BOB” All good boys love their sisters, But I so good have grown, That love all other boy's sisters, Better than my own. Cazenovia 1; Hoofers 3; Slide Rule 4; Intra-murals 2, 3, 4. 15 WALTER EASTMAN LA CLASE What's the use of worrying when there are so many other things to do? La Valle 1, 2; Junior Band 3. BETTY LOU ENDE - CH1CK1E With music sweet as love, which overflows her bower. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Party Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Jazz Orch. 3; Dramatics 1-2; First Aid 1; F.H.A. 2; Secv-Treas. 1; Vice Pres. 4; Gleaner 3, Bus. Mgr. 4; Prom Queen 3; Class Play 4; Intramurals 1; Forensics 4. MARCELLA FELDUAUN - SALLY 0 dear! It’s hard this being good, 1 don't like doing what 1 should. Hoofers 1; Red Cross 1; F.H.A. 2; Chorus 1; Loyalty Comm. 1. MARY FERGUSON Dark hair, shining eyes, Merry humor, she's a prize. Red Cross 1; Letters to Servicemen 1; Intramurals 1, 2. LEONARD FRANK - GERT To he quite frank and nothing less, He's an all 'round hoy of R.H.S. Rifle Cluh 1, 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2; Dramatics 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY FRIEDE Mary lends a hand to all who need her, If you are wise, you too will need her. F.H.A. i, 2; Red Cross 2, 3; Hoofers 1, 3; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Party Comm. 4. AUDREY GALL Sugar and spice and everything nice. Typing Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Vocal Club 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3; Intra-murals 2. JAMES GEFFERT - JIM The Country Gentleman — also Ladies Home Companion Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. DUANE GILES Lively and happy — full of fun, Duane’s a friend to everyone. Rod and Gun Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROLINE HANKO - SllORTSTUFF Full privileged is she, To look at a diamond and dream. Cazenovia 1. 16 DE JOYCE HANNON A girl's crowning glory is in her hair; No other can exceed her there. Imramurals 1; Newspaper 3; Hoofers 2. DOUGLAS HANSON, ROY DOUG The world belongs to the energetic— Who wants the world anyway? Tennis 1, 2, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2; In tramurals 1, 3, 4; Hoofers 1, 3; Dramatics 1; Bachelors 3; Vocal Club 4. ROBERT HANUSA - BOB No one of ns can quite come up To the selling record he’s set up. Dramatics 1; Hoofers 1; Radio Club 2; Bachelors Club 3; Slide Rule 4; Class Plav 4; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 4. FORREST HARMS - FORRY Just the sort of fellow you like to have around. Chorus 1; Choir 2; Dramatics 1. WILLIAM IIAUGH - BILL He likes to sleep, he likes to draw, But when it comes to study — naw. Band 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4: Boy’s Glee Club 2; Vocal Club 3, 4; Bachelor Club 3; Intramurals 3, 4. MARY ELLEN HAYES - “LOU” Generally speaking, she’s generally speaking. Hoofers 1; Dramatics 2; First Aid 1. JOHN HEALY One can’t always be a hero, but he can always be a man. Bachelors Club 3; Hoofers 3; Language Club 4; Band 3, 4. BENJAMIN HILMER - BEN You never know what you can do until you try. Band 3, 4; Dramatics 1; Hoofers 1; Bachelors Club 3. EDWARD IIINZ - ED Early to bed and early to rise, And you miss the best part of the day. Baraboo 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Rifle Club 3, 4; Hoofers 3; Intramurals 4. LeROY HOLTZ - BUTCH Teachers think I am so sweet, They put me in the foremost seat. Ableman 1, 2; Hoofers 3; Intramurals 3; Bachelors Club 3; F.F.A. 4. LA CLASE JEAN IIUEBNER If there's anything I like better than dancing — It's more dancing. Lake Mills 1; Chorus 3. JOYCE JACKSON A countenance in which did meet, Sweet records, promises as sweet. Mauston and Spring Green 1. BEVERLY JERMO A pearl of great price. Loyalty Hep. 2; Secy-Treas. 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Prom Queen 4; Newspaper 4; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Queen 3; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4; Dramatics 1, 2; Forensics 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3, 4 Red Cross 1, 2; Hoofers 1. RUTH KALDENBERG - RUSTY” Good marks in everything she attains, We hand Ruth credit for her brains. North Freedom 1; Speech Club 3; Forensics 3; Prom Comm. 3; Loyaltv Comm. 3, 4; Foreign Lang. Club 4; Party Comm. 4. ALICE KAPELKE Lor highest standards she ever stood, Her aim in life is doing good. Hoofers 1; Red Cross 1; Speech Club 3; Vocal Club 4; Chorus 1; Prom Comm. 3. ARLENE KAUN Always among friends — never alone. Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3; Press Club 1; Dramatics 2; Speech 3; Forensics 3; Foreign Lang. Club 4. EVELYN KERSKA - ”LYN” She likes the twinkle of an athletic star. Grand Rapids, Mich. 1, 2, 3. LOUIS KNUTH - LOUIE” A studious sort of lad is he, No doubt he knows what his future will be. Ableman 1, 2; Bachelors Club 4. EORREST KOENECKE - BUCKETS” Buckets'' of luck to one swell guy, Tall football hero, who never says die. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Bachelors Club 4; Prom Comm. 3; Rec. Council 3; Vocal Club 4; Rifle Club 1; Hoofers 1; Choir 4; Intramurals 1, 2; Loyalty Comm. 3, 4 GERTRUDE KOENIG She wouldn't be bad if she could, She couldn't be bad if she would. First Aid 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4. 18 ROBERT KREY - BOB Bob excels in dancing and also in romancing. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Vocal Club 3; Gleaner 4; Class Play 4. JEAN KRUEGER - JEANIE Many a broken beart can be blamed on me. Intramurals 2; Red Cross I; Chorus 1; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3. NORMA KRUEGER A swell disposition is more valuable than gold. Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3; Hoofers 3. DE ’46 MARY JANE KOSACK Smilin' through First Aid 1; Intramurals 1; Vocal Club 4; Loyalty Comm. 4. JUNIOR KOWALKE Vm always chasing rainbows North Freedom 1; F.F.A. 3, 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Boys Glee Club 2; Hoofers 3; Forensics 3; Intramurals 4. 4 faithful student and friend. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; 20th Century Club 2; Bachelors Club 3; Rifle Club 4; Chorus 1; Forensics 4. VIVIAN LANGE Her eyes as stars of twilight fair: Like twilights, too, her auburn hair. Hoofers 1; F.H.A. 2, 3; Dramatics 1; Rec. Council 4; Cheerleading 3, 4; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3; Intramurals 2. WILBUR LEA - BLIMP Beware! I may do something sensational yet. Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Rifle Club 3, 4. VERNON KRAEMER CAROL LEICHER - CARRIE Gay sense of humor, twinkle in her eye, For her the sun is always shining brightly in the sky. Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3. 4; Party Comm. 1, 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3; Forensics 3; Newspaper 4 ; Prom Comm. 3; Class Play Comm. 4. ALTHEA LICHT Althea is one who'll not pretend. But be a truthful, loyal friend. North Freedom 1, 2; Vocal Club 3. LA CLASE ELSIE LONG This senorita will always have a long” list of friends. La Valle I, 2; Band 3, 4; Loyalty Comm. 3; Nature Club 4. DOROTHY LUTTERMAN She does her own thinking and needs little advice. Letters to Servicemen 1; Band 2, 3, 4. GORDON MENTE He's backward about coming forward. Hoofers 1; Rifle Club 1, 4; Chorus 1; Bachelors Club 3; F.F.A. 4. AMY MILLER - SLIM put my troubles in a pocket with a hole in it. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Hoofers 1; F.H.A. 2; Loyalty Comm. 3; Red Cross 3; Forensics 3, 4; Vocal Club 4. ANNA MILLER - ANN” Smiles make the world go round, So I help it all I can. F.H.A. 1, 2; Hoofers 1; Nature 4; Loyalty Comm. 3; Chorus 1. ERMA MILLER - TERMITE Always a friend. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hoofers 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. ALICE MUELLER Where is my Dolly? LaValle 1; Hoofers 3. JOHN O'MALLEY - HUNK A hero on the field and on the floor, Could a school ask for anymore? Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Phy. Fitness 2; Camera Club 1; Rec. Council 2; Vice Pres. 2; Slide Rule 3; Loyalty Comm. 1. JACK PETERSON - PETE Intelligence is not his only virtue. Rifle Club 1; Gleaner 3, 4; Hoofers 1; Vice Pres. 3; Prom. Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 3, 4; Party Comm. 3. 4; Forensics 1. JAMES PELTON JIM Many his friends, none his foe, He's a boy we're all proud to know. Hoofers 1; Football 2, 4; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. 20 DE CHARLES PUGH - CHARLIE Here is Romeo, But who and where is Juliet? La Valle 1, 2; Wonewoc 3; Bachelors Club 4. LaVERA RADKE Sober but not serious. Quiet but not idle. Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Loyalty Comm. 2, 3; Hoofers 3; Prom Comm. 3. JAMES RANDALL - JIM I'll argue though the point be small. You can't let these teachers say it all. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Slide Rule 3; Hoofers 1; Rec. Council Pres. 3; Class Pres. 1 3; Prom Comm. 3; Phy. Fitness 2; Loyalty 1, 2, 3, 4. JoANNE REINES Her laugh and way are all her own. Dramatics 1, 2; Hoofers 1; F.H.A. 2; Vocal Club 3; Forensics 3; Foreign Lang. Club 4; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Party Comm. 1, 3; Prom Comm. 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. EDWARD REINFELDT - JUNIOR I don't want a set the world on fire, I just want my diploma. Football Mgr. 1, 2; Basketball 1; Hoofers 1; Rifle Club 1, 4; Vocal Club 3; Bachelors Club 3. DOLORES RIBBKE Something fitting should be said of you, But anything that's nice will do. Chorus 3; Library Club 3, 4; Hoofers 3; Loyalty 3. HAROLD RIST Now, I don't see it that way, Mr. Einstein. Rifle Club 3, 4. EDITH RUDY A loved, an honored, a much respected friend. La Valle 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Newspaper 3. ERIIARDT SCHAEFER - DOLLY Greater men than I may have lived, but I doubt it. Jazz. Orch. 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Boy's Glee Club 2; Choir 1, 3; Bachelors Club 4; Vocal Club 4. AUDREY SCHIRMANG I love the boys from A to Z, But Lynn is just the boy for me. Prom Comm. 3 Loyalty Comm. 1, 2; Party Comm. 1, 3; Hoofers 1. 21 LA CLASE ETHEL SCHLUTER Travel down a cheerful way—with”Ethyl.” ROSEMARIE SCHMIDT MANN It's no secret to one and all, That her heart belongs to a boy named Paul. Band I, 2, 3, 4; Orchescra 3, 4; Newspaper 3. 4; Dramatics 2; F.H.A. 2; Prom 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Party Comm. 1, 2, 3. ARNOLD SCHROEDER - FRITZ” The young people of today may be settling down, But what about the young people of tonight? Hoofers 3; Bachelors 3; Foreign Lang. Club 4. GERALD SCHROEDER - BUD Our ideal. Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 1, 3; Class Pres. 2, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; Hoofers Club 1; Gleaner 3, Editor 4; Class Play 4; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4; Boy’s Glee Club 2; Rec. Council 2, Pres. 4. MARIAN SCHULZ 1 am a blonde, you may be sure, I am the type that gents prefer. Handicraft I; Hoofers 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3; Party Comm. 4; Class Play 4; F.H.A. 3; Cheerleader 3. JOHN SMITH - SMITTY” ”Master of his fate and captain of his soul”: A boy like this will surely reach his goal. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Hoofers 1. MURIEL SMITH Cheerful, efficient, capable, gay, We'll miss you much when you're on your way. Chorus 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; First Aid 1. IVAN SOMMERS - IKE I am small hut remember Napoleon Bachelors Club 3; Rifle Club 4; Hoofers 3; Gleaner 4. MARGERY SPARKS - MIDGE” ”Vm always dreaming of you, Margy.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Choir 2; Chorus 1. LORENZ SPRAETZ Not as many whiskers as the cough drop twins But a personality that always wins. Speech 1; Dramatics 1; First Aid 2; Prom Comm. 3; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3; Track 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Vocal Club 3; Chorus 3; Choir 4; Party Comm. 1, 2; Forensics 3. 22 DE '46 ARNITA STANHOPE She’s here, I heard her giggle. Dramatics I; Handicraft 1; Speech 3; Newspaper 2; Cheerleading 4; Party Comm. 3; Loyalty 2, 3. CARL ST El NW EG Active doer, strong to labor, sure to conefuer. Forensics 1; 20th Century Club 2; Vocal Club 3; Basketball Mgr. 1; Loyalty Comm. 2; Bachelors Club 3; Rifle Club 1, 4. ELEANOR STUBENVOLL - STUBE” A cheer for our cheerleader, lull of fun. Stube's loved and admired by everyone. Camera Club 1; Chorus 1: Forensics 1. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 1: Choir 2, 3. 4; Newspaper 2, 3; Dramatics 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Party Comm. 1, 3, 4: Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Gleaner 4; Secy.-Treas. 3. LUANA THIES - LU” For highest standards she ever stood, Her aim in life is doing zood. Chorus 1, 2; Handicraft 1; Red Cross 1; Newspaper 3, 4 ; Loyalty Comm. 1, 2, 3: Prom Comm. 3; Play Comm. 4; Party Comm. 1, 3. WILLIAM TRAEDER - BILL” Bill and his car will never part, A real good friend, with a great big heart. First Aid 1; Rifle Club 1; Boy’s Glee Club 2; Vocal Club 3; Bachelors Club 3: Choir 3, 4; Prom Comm. 3; Party Comm. 1, 3; Loyalty Comm. 2. HELEN WAGNER Although Vm not so very tall, Vd rather be short than not at all. First Aid 1; Library Club 3; F.H.A. 4. LORRAINE WEGNER Busy is her middle name. Her sweet disposition spells her fame. La Valle 1, 2; Hoofers 3; F.H.A. 4. JEAN WESTERWALD It’s nice to be natural when you're so naturally nice. Red Cross 1; Library Club 3; Foreign Lang. Club 4. WILLIAM WHITNEY - BILL” So daring in love, and so dauntless in war, Have ye e'er heard of gallant like young Lochinvar?” Football 3, 4: Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra 2. 3, 4; Boy’s Glee Club 2; Bache'ors Club 4; Library Club 3; Party Comm. 4; Jazz Orch. 3. AUGUST WOLLIN - GUS” For he's a jolly good fellow, which nobody can deny. Party Comm. 3; Football. 23 LOS OFICIALES DE LA CLASE The Junior class returned to school this fall, fully prepared for the important year before them. The first task of the junior senores and senoritas 'as to choose the class officers. The following were elected: John Gleason, president; Russell Schmidt, vice-president; Mary Randall, secretary-treasurer; and Jack Clossey, Loyalty representative. The juniors had an admirable record in athletics— Jack Steffen, Bob Hrabovsky, Stuart Fondrie, John Gleason, Earl Mylrea, Dale Curtin, Russ Schmidt, and Dale Corwith each contributing his share to our jut bo! squad. Basketball season found Don Richards, Jack Steffen and Bob Hrabovsky representing the class of 47. In mid-November the juniors presented their class party, the theme of which was Sadie Hawkins Day.” Chuck Carroll provided the music for the occasion. Large figures of Little Abner, Daisy Mae, and other Dogpatch notables decorated the walls. A short skit on Sadie Hawkins Day provided the entertainment for a party that proved to be a great success. Under the guidance of Mrs. Schultz, an American History class presented the assembly program in honor of George Washington. This un-rehearsed program proved to be a great success. The outstanding social event of the year, the Junior Prom, was held on the 26th of April. King John Gleason and his queen, Beverly Jermo led the dancing to the lilting rhythm of I’m Always Chasing Rainbows.” Benny Ehr’s orchestra provided la musica for this gala evening. The prom was a great success. After completing their first year in the category of upper classmen,” the juniors are now ready to take over the all-important job of being seniors. 24 LA CLASl DE '47 1 Jrj£+Rr- - rU, f ront—R. Schmidt, Mrs. Lafier. M. Randall. whm� «op ° ‘ychemhHkmw' If this arc ,ha‘ ar‘ i tr st Rou It . S torch man, R. Rohr, D. Scb uter, St ehtu eg. C. Lehman. M. Meyer. E. Schulz. D. Putnam. C. Wacboltz, Second Rou R. Shiiltis. M. Volk, S. Ryczek, I. Snyder, D. Wolter, j. Melcalf, E. Schroeder, E. Schuette, L. Sparks, A. Winter. I bird Rou—ID. Mahr, J. Schyvinck, D. Vogel, A. Ver hein, D. Meister, I. Reynolds, Cl. Licht, E. Meyer, C. RatzeburD. Ray. rot rlh Rou‘—At. Sorgr, At. Perry, R. O'Connor, R. La feu ski, K. Volk, W. Nirnn ow, D. Schultz. D. Richards, D. Schroeder, J. Steffen. M ■. | ; BL vu 2 m Second Run_� .. .. Hottorn Ron-_u. i � — Th i U ' ttrn‘ � (ber, R Schyvinc M 's u' Steinhorsl, D- Smith. ™ “ «. Pf ,n„. o. lr ;r p M V. I MeZ n' C‘ W‘- 5 lourtb Ron_u u a a,t . S( by line k, L. Spohnboltz, J, Smytbe. R. Strampe. E. Vogel. L. Scbneller, ° 0U—K. Mucbou. D S chunk ( y L' Schroeder. P. V agner. ... , b b ' C Z,mmerma , J. W ildes. M. Selie, S. Peterson, A. Reimer, I. Reynolds. Al. Ellsessar. Iljlh Kou—D, I r. u ni Ir,. V 5cbtrmaug. lot) Rou—lt |; i i cu l ° £' S' . “ • M. Schreiner. Al. ScbroeJer. I:. Oetzman. R. llrich. Al. Mucbou. • p t tU U. Miller, V. Shanahan. M. Vertein. R. Luetkens. D. Steinhorsl, K. Meyer. R. Schulte, W. Shedletkr. r . L0S LA CLASE DE La rr 4cv DE '48 Roger Steinhorsl, vice-president; Rill Reining, Loyalty representative; David Smith, president; Nora Jane Doyle, secy.-treas. La Close de ’48 returned to start their segundo ano a R. H. S. in gran estilo. To lead this up and coming class they chose David Smith as president and Roger Steinhorst for their vice president. Nora Jane Doyle became their secretary-treasurer and Bill Berning the Loyalty representative. Athletics found many sophomores participating. Bill Berning, David Smith, Wayne Farber, Dick Olson, Jerry Faga, Phil Craker, and Wally Shed-leski were among those whom we expect to be our letter men of next year. Some of the sophomores who had a flare for music were Kathryn Haugh, Vonnie Dehler, Gwen Friebel, and Irene Reynolds who were in the band and orchestra. Marion Selle, Mary and Marian Bodendein, Dorothy Schuett, Charles Brylla, and Wayne Farber are a few of the sophomores who were active in chorus and choir. The Super Sirkus,” their class party which was held at the South School on March 1, was more than successful. Many different acts which made up the side show, included Mephisto, the great performing horse; Horace, the headless man; and Beulah, the bearded lady. An India rubber man that refused to stretch, Siamese twins and Til lie the tight rope walker entertained us further. Dancing to Chuck Carroll’s orchestra completed an evening at the circus. The sophomores have proved themselves to be an outstanding class and will, no doubt, return next year ready to be upper classmen. LA CLASE DE i„ CUS L ... a «,: Tr v,ob First Rou—K. Neuliittd, A. Steele, M. Symanske, W. Mylrea, R. Miller, L. Park bur it. . Teaman. Second rou—B. Montgomery, B. Wagner, E. Mick. M. Mills. B. Sinneman. Miss Clark. Miss Krier, J. Walter, P. Paulisch, R. Volk. D. Siegrist. Third row—M. Scheue, R. Workman. Al. Smith, A!. Russell, N. Ready. V. Russell. E. Meyer. P. Steckleberg. V. Wbitrock, D. Meyer, J. Rose, I. Sainsburg. Fourth row—B. Montgomery, D. Templin, A. Tourdot, D. Mortensen, J. Wacholtz, V, Zimmerman, C. Schuett, A. Schultz, A. Meyer. E. Mente, f. Reimer. M. Payne. Fifth row—K. Schultz. H. Routine, E. Stolte, W. Peterson, E. Ulrich, H. Vogel. A. Vertein, B. Skinner. I. Roediger, A. Struck. B. Steinhorst, A. Sommers. Sixth rou—E. Schulte, L. Raedel, E. Schenkat. E. Meyer, D. Schroeder, P. Schilling, A. Reimer. H. Schulte. G. Ulrich, D. Tourdot, E. Stoeckman. Seventh row—L. Meyer, A. Rockhill, Al. Riphahn. E. Rockhill. B. Schroeder. P. Rego, J. Suoda, C. Tourdot. J. Ulrich, Al. Rueblow. September 8 was a thrilling day for la clase de ’49 for entering high school is a momentous occasion in one’s life. This class has the distinction of having the largest number of members in the history of the school. It has quality as well as quantity. The freshmen were officially initiated into the realm of R. H. S. at the senior party on September 21. From their first day in school, they have proved themselves to be a very worthwhile addition to our fold. • 3 , a V- r • •Ai Sw hirst row—K. Crawford, A!. Farber, J. Artnz, D. Mielke, J. Horkan. L. Byrnes, G. Clark, Af. Haste. Second row—B. Huff, C. Kruse. Klagos, K. Johansen, Miss Van Roo. Mrs. Clauson. Af. Fisher, A. Fuller. J. Dargel. I. Coruith. J. Mardham. Third row—R. Hudzinski, V. Kruse. Af. Blank, D. Hurley, Al. Bodendein, Af. Fuller, J. Jackson. Al. Lodge, J. Koftf, A. Hewn. 6. Harmeyer, D. Burres. Fourth row—C. Hissey, D. Lindloff, F. Good, G. Foss, S. Foru alder, F. Alwin, .1. Clement. L. Klilzke, M. Krueger, D. Kelley, L. Koenig. I:ifth row—C. H� ntz. B. Jaeck. Al. Greenwood, O. Curtin, A. Hein, L. Foss, I. Mayfield, F.. Frambs, A. Gade. R. Fenske, J. Halbert. Af. HrabovsJty. Sixth row— V. McDermott, G. Kraemer, F. Lange. R. Long. R. McWilliams, C. Cady, F. Knuth, F. Harris, R. Deakin. R. Bill, L. Gardner. Seventh row C. Koenig, F. Jantzen. L. Harms, T. Larsen, F. Larsen, D. Holden, —R. Friede, L. Gudenschwager, R. Martin, B. Jackson, Al. Kruse. Many members of la clase de '49 are already reaching a new high in various fields of activity. Bob Schroeder, Don Schroeder, Jim Arenz, Ralph Johansen, and Walter Myl-rea have distinguished themselves in athletics. In music, Katherine Hissey, Adrienne Hein, Jeneane Dargel, Joyce Hulbert excelled. For their leaders, they chose Ralph Johansen as president, Paul Pawlisch as vice-president, Jackie Wolter as secretary-treasurer, and Ralph Volk as Loyalty representative. 0 u , °r eJ ■ 'S” ’t it 29 HONOR ROLL The following students of Rcedsburg High School have attained a scholastic average of 94‘rt or above. We salute you. 1.—FRESHMAN Betty Montgomery Caroline Kruse Joyce Hulbert 11.—SOPHOMORES Irene Reynolds Kathryn Haugh Mary Bodendein 111.—JUNIORS Ralph O'Connor Ronald Grosskrueger Eugene Haugh IV.—SENIORS Betty Lou Endc Joyce Domke Jack Peterson 30 LA MU SIC A iront mu—B. Ende, R. Sihmidlwann. A!. Sparks. D. Emery, L. Dehler, K. Krey, I. Sparks. W. Whitney, C. Ratzeburg. G. Eriebet, Al. Buelou- ‘ f. Second rou—E. Rudy. J. Briggs. F. Schulz, D. Schuell, K. Hissey. A. Winter, J. Gefjert. W . Stoeckman. W. Duddleston, . . Reynolds. K. Hissey.......... .. ... Dobson. S. Ryczek, G. Ile d. R. Schyvinck. J. Roediger. A. Hein. L. Three days a week, we, in the classrooms below' Room G, hear a faint tapping of feet, while our sixty piece band has its practice period. Under the able direction of Mr. Ritzenthaler, each member not only improves his skill but also his enthusiasm for the music played. Being one of the most active groups in Reedsburg High School, the band is a familiar sight at football and basketball games, school and community affairs, assembly programs, and at their greatly anticipated concerts presented throughout the year. The organization has always proved its worth in annual music tournaments. This year Reedsburg was the host for the Silver Anniversary Music Festival. It was one of the most outstanding and successful events of the school year. BIou’, Gabriel, Blou! CLARINETS Betty Ende Rosemarie Schmidtmann Margery Sparks Dona Faye Emery Edith Rudy Jo Ann Briggs Edna Schulz Dorothy Lutterman Elsie Long Lila Schneller Sylvia Licht Lorna Foss Amy Winter Spraetx, M . Hirst, . Healy, L. I rank. J. Carroll, IT. Cried r, H. Schaefer, I. Reynolds. Third rou—D. Cutter man, I:. Long. C. Schneller S Cichi, C. loss, S. Tondrie, G. Melcber, II . Shedleski. D. Schultz. IT'. Chr,st,e' !■ Davis, V.. Stuhenvoll, Mr. Ritzentbaler, P. Schilling, li. Hilmer. A. Wollin, K. Havel. R. Hrabotsky, H. Duddleston, . Randall, R. Schmidt, H. Diece, M. Perry, C. Ceicher. I). Dobson. Kathryn Hissey E CLARINET La Vonnc Dehier CORNETS Lila Sparks William Whitney Robert Krev James Geffert William Stoeckman William Duddleston Harry Dobson Shirley Ryczek Gilbert Held OBOES Mary Buelow Gwendolyn Eriebel BASSOON • Irma Reynolds FLUTE Irene Reynolds HORNS Lorenz Spraetz Adrienne Hein lohn Roediger Rosalie Schvvink ALTO CLARINET Courtland Ratzeburg SAXOPHONES Leonard Frank John Healy Wanda Hirst Erhardt Schaefer William Friede Jerry Carroll TROMBONES David Dobson Carol Leicher Mervin Perry Harold Diece Russell Schmidt BARITONES James Randall Helen Duddleston BASSES Robert Hrabovsky Richard Havel August Wollin Benjamin Hilmer Paul Schilling PERCUSSION James Davis Nancy Christie Eleanor Stuhenvoll Wilbur Lea Duane Schultz Stuart Fondrie George Melcher Walter Shedleski INSTRUCTOR Mr. Ritzenthaler 33 lirst row— . Reynolds, I. Reynolds, E. Slubenvoll, L. Spraetz. R. Scbyvinck, K. Hissey, J. Lindloff, S. Merkel, D. Egland, A. Hein. ). Emery, Second row—M. Perry, G. I'reibel, C. Kruse, B. Klagos. C. Kleeber, M. Buelow, B. Ende, R. Scbmiditnann. J. Roediger, L. Sparks, I). Dobson. R. Krey, W. Whitney, :. Broas, 0. Miller, R. Hai ti. D. Schlu.’er, third row—A. Noth. K. llaugh. Al. Randall, . Dargel. G. Melcher. J. Davis, Air. Ritzenthaler, M. Sparks, I.. Schneller, Af. Schaffitzel. :. Melcher, D. Egeland. LA ORQUES Every Wednesday and Friday mornings, the musical strains of the orquestra can be heard throughout the building. The full orchestra met on Wednesday and the string section alone on Friday. The orchestra made several appearances this year, the first of which was at the class play and again they presented their midwinter concert. Their final and most important appearance was at the Silver Anniversary Music Festival which took place on May 3 and 4. 34 FIRST VIOLINS Irma Reynolds Irene Reynolds Mervin Perry Gwendolyn Friebel Ardel Noth Kathryn llaugh second violins Dona Faye Emery Adrienne Hein Delores Egiand Sally Merkel Dorothy Schlutcr Richard Havel Owen Miller Eva Broas Dawnene Egeland Elizabeth Melcher VIOLAS Lorenz Spraetz Eleanor Stubenvoll Caroline Kruse Betty Klagos CELLOS Janet Lindloff Kathryn Hissey Rosalie Schyvinck BASSES Margie Sparks Lila Schneller PIANO Mary Randall FLUTE Connie Kleeber OBOE Mary Buelow CLARINETS Betty Lou Ende Rosemarie Schmidtmann HORNS lohn Roediger Lila Sparks TROMBONE David Dobson CORNETS Robert Krey William Whitney PERCUSSION Jcneane Dargel George Melcher James Davis lirst rou'—M. Bodendein. N. Doyle. J. Domke. L. Sleinueg. M. Selle, Mrs. McQueen. A. Gene. D. Scbiu er. C. Zimmerman. R. Rohr, M. Bodendein. Second rou —K. I’u t erntacber. M. Meyer. C. Brylla. D. Haukins. F.. Ilaugh. M. Perry. I. Reynolds, V. Farber, K. Wacholtz. G. Koenig. D. Blace. Third rou—E. Stubemoll. M. Smith. H. Fnde. L. Radke. W. Traeder. W. Haugh. F. Koenecke, L. Sbraetz, W. Farher. B. Jet mo. At. Schultz, E. Scbluler, C. Leicher. CAN TAMOS Assembly programs, community functions, Kiwanis programs, midwinter concerts, the annual music festival, and Baccalaureate are only a few' of the many occasions when the Reedsburg choir and chorus are called upon to exhibit their talents. These groups are organized for students who have a love for singing, and their abilities are constantly being developed under the capable direction of Mrs. McQueen. It is a certain sign of spring when windows are opened and we hear lofty strains of music floating down to the classrooms every sixth hour. There is always an appreciation of the work done in these groups when we see them massed together in their black robes and white capes. First rou—D. Mortensen, A. Hems, M. Bodendein, L. Brennan. D. Scbrank, D. Kelly. C. Schuett. Second rou—J. Loruith. J. Dargel, M. Krueger. D. Kamben. A. Schultz. G. Foss. N. Ready. L. Koenig. D. Undlofl, k. Klagos. At. Blank, Mrs. McQueen. .. v u- t Third rou—M. Scbeue. D. Holtz. J. Wildes. V. Whitrock. J. Mayfield. F.. Frambs. S. Forualder. D. Meyer. I . Kruse, t. Mutt. At. Mills. C. Hintz. J. Wacboltz. P. Shanahan. R. Harms. P. Steckelberg. M T r wr Mh FDII()RS— Copy and Layout, Joyce Domke: Business Manager, Hetty l-utle; Chief F.ditor, Gerald Schroeder; Photo-graph). Jack Peterson; Art, Mary Randall: Sports. D. Dobson. SALUDOS AMIGOS! the Gleaner Staff Saludos Amigos! from the Gleaner staff. No doubt you have seen our members dashing frantically hither and thither about the halls; yes, it’s all in publishing an annual. This year Jack Peterson was master of the darkroom and Gleaner photography. Ralph O’Connor and Eugene Haugh were his right-hand men, while Eleanor Stubenvoll lent the feminine touch. Marian Hanusa, Betty Lou Ende, and Irma Reynolds were our senoritas of the typewriters. Sports were supervised by David Dobson, while Mary Randall did a splendid job on our art work. All members on the staff except the photographers had a share in writing copy, but Bob Krey, Ivan Sommers, and Mary Buelow turned out the most and some of the finest copy. Joyce Domke was copy and layout chief. Business affairs and the senior pages were well cared for by our competent business manager and co-editor, Betty Lou Ende. This staff w'orked under the superb leadership and example set by our chief editor, Gerald Schroeder, and was guided by our advisor, friend, and inspiration. Miss Bowden. —I It r . NEU5 STORIES Editor G. Schroeder Business Manager B. Ende Our Advisor Miss Bowden Sealed—Al. Randall, I. Reynolds. R. F.nde, G. Schroeder. R. O'Connor. Al. Hanusa. Standing—Miss Rouden. J. Domke, F., Haugh, F. Stubenvoll, R. Krey, D. Dobson. Al. Buelou. I. Sommers. J. Peterson. LA N OTI No newspaper was ever read more avidly than the Purple Banner. Its columns of la noticia of school, gossip, editorials, and jokes delight every high school student. Nancy Lou Christie as editor-in-chief has shown great efficiency in this difficult task. She was very ably assisted by Jo Ann Harrison who will take on the duties of editor next year. If you’ve ever wondered who the artist is who draws the clever cartoons — that’s Jo Ann too. Those super sports stories were written by none other than Donovan Richards, Stuart Fondrie, John Gleason, and Dick Olson. Nora Jane Doyle covered” the Recreation Club while Marion Selle kept track of events at the South School. All those front page scoops were by those girl-reporters, Audrey Giese, Joyce Harder, Rosella Harms, Beverly Jermo, Carol Leicher, Janet Lindloff, Edna Schulz, and Amy Winter. What is written must be typed, so Gaynold Licht, Luana Thies, Mary Boden-dein, and Beverly Du Bois took care of this little detail; and Luana Thies had the pleasant” job of proof reading it. Rosemarie Schmidtmann took care of the Banner’s circulation. Mrs. Clauson should take a bow for her excellent work as advisor of the Banner. Capable supervision is extremely important to the success of such a publication. VI,, Clauson. s‘hulz n. cissa-t. • - '_____ . n. Uiso owhartls. S. l 0 i nu Bois. B 1 rtirs. At. chlr. Jermo. Selle- The Cast — Gerald Schroeder, Marian Schulz, Boh Hanusa, Larry Spraetz, Nancy Christie, Erhardt Schaefer, Belly Lou Ende, Bob Krey. EL TEATRO DE LOS SEN ORES On December 6, los adores grandes del classe del ano 1946 with Mrs. Helgeson, as director presented a three-act comedy, Take My Advice,” at the South school auditorium. Take My Advice” is a story of the Weavers. Mr. Weaver (Bob Krey), a prosperous business man, discovers that his son. Bud (Erhardt Schaefer), a student at prep school, has returned to town to marry Marella Scott (Marian Schulz). Mrs. Weaver (Betty Lou Ende), comes home from a bridge party with dreams of new-found riches in a South American oil company about which she has just heard. She plans to persuade her husband to invest in it through Jimmy Thayer (Bob Hanusa), the salesman of the phoney stock. The Weaver’s daughter, Ann (Nancy Lou Christie), becomes engrossed in a theatrical illusion in the person of Van Kind (Larry Spraetz) who wishes to enroll her in his school of dramatics. But Professor Clement (Gerald Schroeder), convinces them all to take his advice” about the whole situation. The last act finds Thayer and Miss Scott partners in crime, and Clement and Ann in love. with Marella? Our director Your student Loyalty representatives and their advisors— Miss Inman, Air. Ritzentnaler, Mrs. Schultz. R. I'olk. . Christie, J. Clossey, B. Bernina. LEALTAD The Loyalty banquet, la grande fiesta of our school year, took place on May 18. A gay, holiday, spirit pervaded the celebration as Holiday Inn was the theme chosen. Each class had a holiday to use in decorating its table: seniors, July fourth; juniors, Thanksgiving; sophomores, Christmas; and freshmen, Easter. The faculty table represented a calendar. Two classes tied for first place in last year’s Loyalty competition: the classes of ’45 and ’46. This is the first time that a tie has ever occurred. The class of ’48 was third and the class of ’47 was fourth. Mrs. Schultz, assisted by Miss Inman and Mr. Ritzenthaler, was this year’s advisor of the Loyalty Board. Citizenship equals work —With our hands on the coveted prize— EL CLUB ORATORIO SO merman o'c°o?� £er' Local contest winners, Amy Miller, Betty Lou Ende, Donna Faye Emery. Forensics was one of the major activities in school this year. There were five groups of selections to choose from, namely : humorous declamation, serious declamation, extemporaneous reading, extemporaneous speaking, and oration. The winners of the local forensic meet held at the high school were: Amy Miller, serious declamation; Betty Lou Ende, extemporaneous reading; Joyce Domke, extemporaneous speaking; and Donna Faye Emery, humorous declamation. 40 hirst row—K. Wacholtz, D. Ribbke. D. Hinz. •'. barber. E. Scbuette. Second row—K. Puhermacher, . Brimmer, I). Gurgel, Miss Krier, L. Good, Al. Kowalke. LOS CLUBES The Foreign Language Club is composed of thirteen members who wish to learn about languages which aren’t otherwise offered to them in school. They are taught the languages and other characteristics of the French and German people. In order to improve their speech as well as their vocabulary, they play games and sing songs. A foreign correspondence with pen pals is also being carried on by these students. This has proved to be very interesting and helps to acquaint them with the every day language and slang of other countries. The club which meets on Monday, was organized this year by Miss Van Roo who is la profesora in charge. The Library Club consists of ten girls who, under the supervision of Miss Krier, learn the mechanics of running a library. They mend books, pocket and slip new books, read shelves, and put up those attractive bulletin boards which you have probably noticed. These girls are getting valuable training and experience which might come in handy at some future time should they decide to take up library work. I$4U7 First row—R. Kaldenberg, G. Wineke, J. Reines, Miss Van Roo, P. Arenz, J. W'ester-wald. Second row—J. Healy, G. Blank. M. Meyer, D. Scbluter, S. Ryczek, D. Ege-land, A. Scbroeder. 41 A club that was just organized this year and has proved very successful, is the Popular Singing Club. The purpose of this club was not only to give the students a chance to sing popular music, but also to give them an appreciation of music and a great deal of beneficial and interesting information on the subject. This club, undej the direction of Senora McQueen, met in two sections, one on Monday and one on Wednesday. Hep cats of R. H. S. First rou—). Coruith. B. Wagner, G. Friehel, L. Debler, B. Klagos, I. Reynolds, .VI. Krueger, D. Kelly. D. Schrank. L. Spohnholtz. . Meyer. Second rou—D. Emery, I.. Koenig. R. Hudzinski. A. Kapelke, I . Kruse, L. Scbneller. I). Scbuetl. K. Haugh. L. Chun bill, D. Holtz. Third rou•—R. Muchou. E. Meyer, J. Wildes, S. Peterson, f. Blank. D. Kampen, f. Good. Al. Kosack. G. Foss, I. II oiler. Fourth rou—G. Winecke. .-I. Gade. ). Mayfield. L. Conklin. Al. Schreiner, A. Gall. S. Licht, A. Gall. A. Miller. Al. Erie-de. Fifth rou—F.. Schaefer, U . Far-7 r O. Hanson, K. Volk. B. Haugh. F. Koenecke. B. Traeder, . Datis, Al. Sorge, G. .Welches. Every Monday and Wednesday, during Activity Period, musical strains can be heard coming from the gym. It is the Hoofers Club in full swing under the direction of Setiorita Inman, where the Freshmen can learn to dance. It is an active group, with 125 members. Their leaders this year are, Mavis Blank as president, Marge Bodendein, vice-president, and Delores Hurley, secretary-treasurer. The students participating in this activity learn the basic dance steps, with a victrola providing the music. The big events were a Christmas Party and a games party. 42 The Nature Club sponsored by Senora Douglas is divided into two sections: the boys’ group, meeting on Monday, and the girls’ group, meeting on Wednesday. The boys began their year with the study of trees. Their next project was on taxidermy. During this time they stuffed animals and made and painted bird houses and feeding trays. The officers were Bernard Clements, president and Dick Havel, secy-treas. The girls started out with the study of fall flowers. For projects they raised potted plants, painted flower pots, and planted an indoor garden. They ended the year with the study of spring flowers and plants. Movies and slides on nature were enjoyed by both divisions. The leaders of the girls’ group were Donelda Wolters, president and Anna Miller, secretary-treasurer. lint row—.VI. Muchou, . Emery, B. dementi, H. Teaman. W. Peterson, 6. Bur metier, T. Healy, D. Siegrist. Sec on J rou—D. Walter. I. Vields. D. Putman, E. Long. D. Parker. C. Lehman, C. Pul t er- macher, A. Miller. Mrs. Douglas. Third row—D. Lange, E. Schulte, B. Long. (). Miller. B. Luetkens. D. l ather. K. Hat el. H. Dobson. The F. F. A. has carried on the same sort of activities this year as has been the custom in the past. Among these are spraying fruit trees, buying pure-bred cattle, and working on farms. They had stands at the Horse Show and the County Fair where they earned some extra money. The boys had their recreational program too: a softball team, a basketball team which played F. F. A. teams from neighboring towns, and parties. Seiior Lathrope was at the head of this group with the following officers to assist him: Edward Hinz, president; Arend Harms, vice-president; Dale Vogel, secretary; and James Pelton, treasurer. I irst rnw—P. Rego, E. Meyer, A. Harms. ]. Kowalke, E. Hinz. I. Pelton, .Vlr. Lathrope, D. Vogel, R. Grosskrueger. J. Horkan. VI. Hass e. Second row—H. Routine. E. Stolte. G. Krae trier, T. Puller, . Vogel, E. Meyer, E. Schenkat, . Ewing, ,V|. Schroeder, L. Gade, . Oefzm.it . Third row—R. Ulrich, F.. Iuirsen. T. Larsen. M. Anderson. . Swoda. R. Schulte. V. Adams, V. Shanahan. D. Steinhorsl. (). Puller, C. Cady. Pourth row—M. Muchou. V. Licht. V. Kraemer, Al. Kruse, R. Albers, R. Albers, G. Mettle. L. Harms. C. Koch, D. Giles, lifth rou—0. Reimer, L. Meyer, A. Rockhill, P. Craker. J. Geffert, H. Rist, D. Meyer. .VI. Baumgarten. J. Horkan. Al. Kiietzke. The F. H. A. under the leadership of Senora Farrell and President Lorraine Wegner has spent a busy and profitable year. Some of the things they have accomplished are making scrap books for the hospital, making Christmas table decorations for the veteran’s hospital, buying a set of dishes, and subscribing to several fashion magazines. A stand at the Horse Show last fall netted them quite a bit of profit. It wasn’t all work and no play for these girls, as they had several parties. hr St row—Mrs. Parr ell. A! Byrnes, D. Gurgel. B. Strampe, C. Zimmerman E. l ogel. K. Schytinck. VI. Lodge. F.. Schluler. VI. Sew-berry. H. V almer- L. Wagner. . Brimmer. J. Briggs. Second rou —D. Harvey, . Meske. V. Miller. E. Miller. W. Hirst. Al. Lodge, B. Bell, t. Sear es, A. Reimer, L. Steinueg, . Metcalf L. Wegner. 43 CLUBES first rou•—J. Mettle, E. Hinz. A. Harms, E. Mylrea, J. Randall, L. frank, D. Gilts, C. Steinweg. Second rou—Mr. La! hr ope, ll. friede, F.. Reinfeldt, I. Koualke, V, Kraemer, A. Behnke. E. Merer. Third rou■—D. Haukins, D. Meisler, D. Vogel, G. Held, K. Koenecke. 44 The Rifle Club of 1946 has been the most enthusiastic Rifle Club in the history of R. H. S. This increased interest was due to competition for letters and better equipment. The government supplied them with five target rifles and 10,000 rounds of ammunition. The boys shoot approved N. R. A. courses and matches and Hearst matches. Much improvement has been shown in the Hearst match over a five-year period. The club was under the capable supervision of Senor Lathrope. The Slide Rule Club, one of the most educational clubs in school, met every Wednesday, fifth hour, under the supervision of Senor Compton. In this club they learned how to multiply, divide, take the square root, and square numbers by the manipulation of the slide rule. This knowledge will prove very useful to any person engaged in scientific work and to men in practical work in shops and offices. first rote — C. Ratzeburf, A. Behnke, L. Knuth, C. Steinweg, B. Stoeckrnan. Second row—.Mr. Compton, A. Wollin, H. Diece, B. Daren. U''. Duddleston. EL RESGUARDO There are a certain few lucky” boys who leave classes early at noon that they might protect us from crossing accidents. They are the patrolmen directed by Captain jack Clos-sey and supervised by Mr. Mayfield. The Patrol Boy Corps was begun several years ago and statistics show that accidents of students going to and from school have decreased tremendously, proving the necessity of such a group. They deserve credit for their patience with some of us who do not always obey the rules. C. Brylla. . Clossty, At. Rabuck. D. Tarbtr. .Mr. Mayfield- LA RECREACION The students are always eager for something to do” in h to go during off-school hours.” The Recreation Club has ,'rl.j C, Wa of. parties and dances; some place ment to the regular school functions. Behind these evLs are who planned such successful parties as the Christmas party. New Year's party, cZtless''dan T fter games, and movies during Lent. Under the supervision of Mr. Mayfield these students have enjoyed being council members. 45 ,llegiate me e pre-c° o lf W Nexf year's Gleaner editor and business manager. Ralph O’Connor a fid Irma Reynolds. Countermarch! with Irene Reynolds, band majorette vC ,,,e' « ,tor 5 £ «‘,y‘ Toft rou Second rou Third rou . A CaJy l para, 1 FjlJt. n. uM— - yi'jlcox. i fonts a MtU r , Ward, f - Ca,tS’ ‘ D. Kl't$tl€T- ‘ . p. , ToeH r. ■ ,r' H S dp : 5 O ’fJjBi. P- K y(7 � � ‘ '' c S(h'or l'r- X'fuy.'Pf’T bH‘aly- m .... c }■ -MiM- B ’A L jwti r' r n Tw p GAaps 137 ! 46 we were only eight. Don’t bother us. We’re busy.” My report is about the life of George Washington.” EN LOS CUARTOS DE LAS CLASES and furthermore °P lhat EL BAILE DE LA CLASE DE ’47 This year the junior clase held their annual btiile on April 26 with King Jo n eason an kQuu.ii Beverly Jermo reigning for the evening, amid fluffy clouds and arching rain lows. e t eme in ways Chasing Rainbows” gave the clanza a springlike atmosphere with a back ground of soft rainbow hues forming a perfect setting for a dreamy evening of dancing, and vtustca. Rainbow jaraines complete with lawn furniture, trellises, and flowers made the scene all the more enchanting. hile praising the decorations we must not forget to mention Benny Ehr and his orc ueslra, who also helped to make our baile a big success. The refreshments were another thing of interest and the Pine room was crowded to overflowing during the evening. A great deal of credit is due to the Junior Clase Senorii'a Podruch, their advisor; and the homeroom projesores for an excellent baile. We’re making the rainbows for you to chase. The advisor, Senorila Podruch. 48 LAS ACT1VIDADAS ROBUSTAS ScVnoedtT. Ifritit, ]. Si«hW I, US. ScbtocdtT, C. AlVim. V.mery. D. Clement . Z . N uV t , VS. Vacksnn, V. Odfeet, . Wovkan, B. T-t'wdt, B. o taMsen, 8., D . KaN, Ci. ftutmwttT, N . Baum tltn, G. N «UVin, VC. Hovtl, VC, ’ «r. WV„. «•. «... ccJas r- ,v ££rs JU rs-.- wt o. NV««s. p. wggi. , ctober ■c ober C ctober October -Wisconsin Baraboo — Richland Cent -- Portage '-'tUs er — We 6 they 0 7 13 7 31 O 13 12 O 26 6 41 o Our coaching trio, Johannes, Freiman, Compton. Last September about fifty tough guerreros of Reedsburg High School could be seen hard at work down at the athletic field. Each afternoon after school, any student near the parking lot could witness fellows with many, clamoring cleats and hot helmets frantically trying to snatch a ride in Smith’s truck or Dobson’s car. By September 21, our rough gauchos were ready for action with Prairie du Sac. The following six games were vital contests, every one of them. Since so many of our guerreros were seen hobbling on crutches from the athletic field instead of astride their usual trusty steeds, R. H. S. was constantly at a disadvantage. So with these brief words we say Buena Suerte! for next season to all the underclassmen who had the opportunity of gaining so much valuable experience because of injuries suffered by the first eleven. Sef°re the touchdown play theii � - lh‘ ha tA- ear th. 51 9 1 . jack Steffen LH, 2. Douglas Hanson—LG, 3. John Smith—RH, 4. John Gleason---LG , 5. Stuart Fondrie—RH, 6. Robert Hrabovsfey—LE, 7. Wayne Farter—RG, 8. ]obn Scbyvincb—QB, 9. Forrest Koenecke—RT. 12 10. Leonard Frank—FB 11. Dale Corwith—C 12. Duane Giles—RE VOS GAUCHOS ,ub queenN«f L ” L 4 VICTORIA ES DULCE! This year, R. H. S., had a highly successful homecoming, topped with a gloriosa victoria over our w s grande rival, Baraboo. The celebration started at noon, October 19, when the students appeared dressed as hoboes. After the general announcements, the Parade of Hoboes was held. As the students marched across the stage, the judges picked out the best hoboes. The choices were: first prize ($3) Charles Pugh; second prize ($2) Jeneane Dargel; third prize ($1) Bob Hanusa. Then came the faculty parade and as usual, Mrs. Schultz received first prize ($2); Miss Podruch won second prize ($1). The class stunts followed, Freshman, winning first place; Juniors, second; Sophomores, third; and Seniors, fourth. The parade then commenced, proceeding dow'n Pine to Main, to the bridge, and finally to South School. Each homeroom had a float in the parade; a theater party was given to Mrs. Schultz’s homeroom for exhibiting the best float. Following the game, we rumbaed and congaed, R. H. S. style, at the Homecoming Victory E)ance at the South School, a perfect climax to the event. Again, in basketball as in football, our team could not click” at the right time. Many times they appeared to be the finest team possible, but on other occasions they played far from the kind of ball they were capable of playing. At the first of the season they were handicapped by injuries which still hung over from the football season. When they began to look like a team, the flu” struck. The whole team was sick for the Monroe game, but still they gave Monroe one of the closest games of their season, although the score does not indicate it. The rivalry between Reedsburg and Baraboo waxed strong again this year as usual, since both teams were quite evenly matched. The deciding game played at Baraboo was a noble effort on the part of our boys, but Baraboo was victorious. This game decided which team would go to the regional tournament at Columbus. The graduating seniors are John O'Malley, John Smith, Jim Randall, and David Dobson. Don Richards, Bill Berning, and Jack Steffen will still be around to head the list for next year’s varsity team. SCHEDULE R.H.S. Nov. 20 at Portage 27 Nov. 30 home ...... 27 Dec. 3 home ....... 35 Dec. 7 away ....... 31 Dec. 14 away ...... 29 Dec. 20 home ...... 20 Jan. 4 home ....... 27 Opp. 41 ........... Tomah 28 ... Wisconsin High 31 ......... Sparta 59 .......... Monroe 26 . Richland Center 35 .......... Portage 32 .... Wisconsin Dells Jan. 11 away ........ 27 Jan. 18 home ........ 32 Jan. 25 away ........ 38 Feb. 1 home ......... 40 Feb. 8 away ......... 23 Feb. 12 away ........ 27 Feb. 15 home ........ 32 Feb. 22 away ........ 33 44 ........ Stoughton 24 ........ Baraboo 50 ......... Fdgerton 34 .... Fort Atkinson 46 .... Wisconsin Dells 32 .......... Portage 25 .... Richland Center 46 .......... Baraboo Kneeling—D. Kicbards, J. kanaall. K. Olson, . Arenz, . Steffen, Coach Vreiman. Standing H. Dobson, , Smith, K. Hrabot sky, . O'Malley, B. Berning, D. Dobson, D, Clements. 55 POSITIONS 1. Bill Berning ..... center 2. Jim Randall ....... guard 3. Jack Steffen ...... guard 4. John O’Malley .. forward 5. John Smith ...... forward 6. David Dobson .. forward 7. Bob Hrabovsky .. forward 8. Dick Olson ........ guard 9. Donavan Richards, guard 10. Jimmy Arenz ..... center I - ATLETAS PROMINENTES Content VICTORIOSO THE B TEAM This year’s B squad was an exceptionally good one. In a schedule of fifteen games, the team was victorious in twelve, thus gaining valuable experience for next year. Some of these games were played against the varsity teams of the smaller schools in the vicinity of Reedsburg. The scores between Reedsburg and Baraboo, the Dells, Portage, and Richland Center indicate that the Beavers should be a winning team next year. Some of the stars of this year’s team were: John Gleason, Stuart Fondrie, Jerry Faga, and the big boys,’’ Bob Schroeder, and Jack Clossey. senor and his muscle-men We They Wisconsin Dells .... 36 - 15 Richland Center .... 25 - 27 La Valle ........ 35 - 27 Portage .............. 53 - 19 Elroy ................ 38 - 29 We They Wonewoc ........ 21 - 38 Wonewoc ........ 19 - 20 La Valle ....... 28 - 15 Wisconsin Dells .... 33 - 27 Portage ........ 31 - 24 We They Richland Center .. 36 • 12 Baraboo .. 48 • 19 Baraboo .. 27 - 20 Cazenovia • 30 Cazenovia .. 34 - 27 First r o u —I. r-ASATIEMPO Firs! row— A. Harder. . Reynold,' [ Harris,”, A. Mill,, I-Frrede. ). Rote, F. Mill.' Second row — M V! -M. Scon. L. DebUr a’ Sc hue!I. (,. Friebei' i hh 'l ,rI °U ■ •' • Nnnoldi. a Miller, D. Fields. Girls Incramurals were more active this year than ever before. Senorila Inman was the supervisor, and they met every Monday evening. During the course of the year the girls participated in volley ball, basketball, badminton, and softball. They also had bowling tournaments every Thursday night, the girls setting the pins for themselves. A great deal of interest and enthusiasm was shown in this activity. Boys Intramurals, which were coached by Senor Freiman, were started the first of the year. The boys were divided into several groups and adopted such names as Zombies, Black Widows, F.F.A., Little Abners, Frosh Bearcats, North Freedom Wildcats, and Atom Smashers. The Black Widows proved to be le s guerreros mas talientes by winning the tournament. The boys on this team were Marlen and Wayne Farber, Roger Sieinhorst, Jim Davis, Gordon Burmeister, Danny Ray and Earl Mylrea. The season was a very successful one and the attendance at the games showed that it was a worthwhile activity. ' • _ • Koualke. A. Harms, 0. Hay, G. H,er m ester. .SI. arhrr. Sen,ml row—E. Hiuz. P. Curtin. M. Sc ht order. .Mr. Lathrofte, ■ Mr. Freiman. B . Farber. K. Sieinhorst. . Daris, E. Mylrea. V; Kneeling—W. Mylrea, R. Bill, D. Smith. .VI. Father. First rou —Air. Ireiman, L. Parkburtt, ]. Smith. }. O'Malley, J. Clossey, L. Spraetz, B. FrieJe, D. Olson. G. Burmester, J. Arenz, D. Dickie. Second rou-—D. Havel, F.. Mylrea, P. Craker, S. Fondrie, R. I riede, D. Curtin, B. Berning, V, Kraemer, R. Johansen. R. Deakin. EL PASATIEMPO EXTERIOR Last year's track team was one of the best in recent years with Jack Gavin, Jim Hall, and Stuart Fondrie making the majority of the points. Stu” and Jim Hall ran the hurdles and did a mighty fine job while Jack ran dashes and was the half-miler.” Hubert Blank pole-vaulted until the Navy caught up with him. Pat Curtin, John O’Malley, Junior Kropp, John Smith and Larry Spraetz deserve mention also on last year’s team. John O’Malley, John Smith, Stuart Fondrie Jack Steffen, and Larry Spraetz are the anticipated stars for the 1946 track team. The 1945 tennis team consisted of Marvin Kampen, Calvin Koenig and Richard Harrison, all who graduated. In addition there were two boys from last year’s junior class who are on the team again this year. . Randall, C. Koenig, Ai. Kampen. L. Frank, R. Harrison, G. Melcher, P. Schilling. R. Friede. k. ACi . S ° oP o’1 % %Mm O’ °K IV « vJr«« 3 Vfsv°c V CV c tes£ £i . .r O 'N? ’1 V °' 62 J V «V° v 7 w 0-'Vt e � 4 v V oVe' s' v VX v° c e- a:v 5 V fr • A Vo tV ,e cO ‘ $ ■ V £e V C f . ’ 3ss ' „-• v:? � .. c :5 v s r . Voo %e , I °fVvtv O ' Ve ce V s® 5 «V ■ « °AbS ee% V6 v e f( V V5 ' '• � v § ££ % c$ ■ LA CLASE DE 1946 So we wend our way back northward, Filled .with treasured memories; Thoughts that will not be forgotten Through short years of life's journeys. Adios,” we say, in Spanish manner We hope that we might meet again, And speak of all the grand things happened In high school days of way back when. '