Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

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GEORGE MELCHFR, President; PHIL CRAKFR, Vice-President; ROSELLA HARMS, Secretary-Treasurer; MAXINE SCIIROEDER, Loyalty Representative Sesuxw GIgM, cMidtosuf, Four long eventful years have passed since the class of ’48 began their tedious task of gaining knowledge. After they were informed of the battle of classes for the Loyalty Trophy, they really began to work to win those extra loyalty points. With excellent participation in school activities, those points began to climb. Participating in athletics, Bill Berning and Jerry Faga won top honors in football and basketball with Dick Olson and Phil Craker doing their share in both sports. David Smith, Walter Shedleski, Wayne Farber, and Ruben Albers showed great athletic ability in football this season. In music participation. Irene Reynolds, Charles Brvlla, and Kathryne Haugh showed initiative. It was by no means all work! They began as shy little “frosh” with a “Spring Fiesta.” As sophomores, a little more experienced, they came out with a “Super Sirkus” which had everything from a headless man to a true rubber man who refused to stretch. As juniors they opened the year with a “Junior Jamboree” and concluded it with a successful prom. King Lewis Cade and his Queen, Vonnie Dehler, reigned over a “Sleepy Lagoon.” Palm trees, soft music and moonlight put everyone in the right mood for the evening. Mrs. Laper, advisor, shouldered her share of responsibility in producing a successful evening. In their senior year they came out with a typical “Hard Time Party’ with the initiation of the class of ’51. Then too, there was the very successful class play, “Don’t Take My Penny.” To lead them in their last joyous year, they chose George Melcher, president; Phil Craker, vice-president; Rosella Harms, secretary-treasurer; and Maxine Schroeder, Loyalty representative. During their four years at R.H.S., the seniors have put their best efforts forward and have gone all out with plenty of school spirit as well as Loyalty to their school and their country. Now they leave to make themselves a place in this grand nation ofours. 12

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VIVIAN ADAMS Rod” Long of stature, short of speech. Rod and Gun 4; F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4. RUBFN ALBERS Tiny” A football player full of reserve. It would take plenty to daunt his nerve. Football 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Rifle Club 3; F.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4. MARLIN BAUMGARTEN He turned his radio to the air, The wave length landed in his hair. Football 2, 3; Rod and Gun 4; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. M YRTLE BENNETT Mcrt” Good nature is always good company, Coleman I, 2; Pen Pals 3, 4; F. Ff. A. 3. JEANETTE BLANK She did her share in high school life, And should succeed in any strife. Hoofers I; Popular Singing 2; Library 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 3; Girls Song 4. MARIAN BODENDEIN The impish laughter in her eyes betrays her. Chorus I; Choir 2; Gleaner 3, 4; Hoofers I. REX ALBERS Slim” Latin is a language that never ought to be, hirst it killed the Romans, nou it’s killing me. Band 1,2, 3, 4; Nature Club 3, 4; F.F.A. I, 2, 3;BacheIors Club 3. EDWARD BAUMGARTEN Eddy Babe Ruth rose to baseball fame. And I'll be out to do the same. Baraboo I, 2; Football I, 2, 3; Choir 4; Track 3; Rifle Club ; Class Play 4. ARTHEA BEFFNKE She’s as likable as she is lookable. Purple Banner 3, 4; Red Cross 1; Dramatics Club 4. WILLIAM BERNING Bill Star on the field and on the floor, A coach's dream and plenty more. Football 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus I; Recreation Board I, 2, 3; Loyalty Rep. 2; Class Play 4. MARY LOU BODENDEIN The longer you know her, the better you like her. Lime Ridge I, 2: G. A. A. 4; Popular Singing 3; French Club 3; Commerce Club 4; F. H. A. 4. MARY BODENDEIN Mixed reason with pleasure, And wisdom with mirth. Chorus I; Choir 2; Purple Banner 2; Gleaner 3, 4; Hoofers I; Forensics 1. 13