Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1949 volume:

% it (Cleaner” Kecdsburg, Wisconsin ACKNOWLEDGMENTS — Fey Publishing Company — Harper Studio Jforctoord . . . I ns pi rut ion fails us and to our rescue does appear The immortal bard of ages past, the great renowned Shakespeare. In fancy, ti e become his guide and lead him through our halls; How odd, how different are our classes from those which he recalls. We explain to him in answer to the questions which he asks Of our classes, of our meetings, our activities, and our tasks. Throughout he adds a colour, a vernacular of days Sone by, And as we end our journey, we s-iy a sad goodbye. 2 RAY I BERT” Wt Btdicatc. . . We, the seniors of Reeds burg High School, Class of 1949, do solemnly dedicate this, our Gleaner, to the memories of Raymond Friede and Roberta Phillips. Ray, a member of the band, the track team, and the football squad, was highly respected by everyone. Roberta came to us this year from Lime Ridge and made many friends with her pep and sunny disposition. The memories of these two members of our class will be cherished by all who knew them. We hope that this humble work can, in some way, convey our gratitude for having had the honor and privilege of knowing them. 3 Mr. Jlormington... First, Mr. Shakespeare, we should like to present a very good friend, Mr. Normington. He is our superintendent, ( head-master” to you), our counselor, friend and leader. He is never too busy to find time to lend a helping hand to us when we need it, and we are truly grateful. Here is his annual farewell letter to the seniors: Dear Seniors, This has been a busy and exciting year, one that you will never forget. You have enjoyed some outstanding triumphs and have tasted sorrow and defeat. In so doing you have experienced life. As you leave R. H. S. I hope that you carry with you the knowledge that genius is only the bower of making continuous effort. That the line between success and failure is so fine that we scarcely know when we pass it, and that many times just a little more effort is the difference between hopeless failure and glorious success. MR. NORMINGTON Sincerely, JBoard ©f Education T. J. Merkel, O. V. Pawlisch, W. Reines, R. T. Normington, L. C. Fuchs, Mrs. H. B. Quimby, W. Hickey, W. R. Gant. 4 Mr. ©Ison. . . Now, we’d like to introduce to you Mr. Olson, our principal, teacher, friend, and counselor. Many of us have learned the mysteries of chemistry from him. He directs the taking of extension courses from the University, supervises make-up work, directs ushers and ticket sales at games, and — we could go on and on; but you begin to comprehend the large task he has in our school. We can only say that he has made our school days easier and more enjoyable and that we don’t know what we’d do without him! MR. OLSON Office (5irls ♦ . . Mr. Shakespeare, meet our two office girls. They are Mary Jane Kosack and Bernice Moyes. It is with great skill and efficiency that they do their work. Whenever a student is in doubt he just needs to ask these girls for they are a friend to all. MARY JANE KOSACK BERNICE MOYES 5 ELEANOR BOWDEN, B.E. Mac Murray College, University of Wisconsin, Northern Illinois State Teachers College English III and IV, Gleaner Advisor, Senior Homeroom IRENE CLAUSON, B.E. Whitewater State Teachers College, University of Wisconsin Typing, Purple Banner, Junior Homeroom JAMES COATES, B.A., B.M. Lenor Rhyme College, St. Olaf College Choir, Chorus, Singing Club, Music Club 'Che task of imparting ... EVERETT COMPTON, B.E. River Falls State Teachers College Algebra, Advanced Math., Physics, Purple Banner Sports, Intramurals, Senior Homeroom MONICA DOROW Stout Institute Home Ec II and IV, F.H.A., Freshman Homeroom CHARLES FEUERSTEIN, B.E. La Crosse State Teachers College American History, Public Speaking, Football, Golf, Senior Homeroom, Forensics KATHERINE FINNEGAN, B.E. Whitewater State Teachers College, Rosary College English I and II, Dramatics, Senior Class Play, Forensics, Freshman Class Advisor LUCILLE HEBERT, B.S. St. Benedict Home Ec. I and II, F.H.A., Bachelor’s Club, Sophomore Homeroom ARDITH INMAN, B.S. La Crosse State Teachers College Physical Education, Loyalty Board, Girls’ Athletic Association, Cheerleaders DONALD JOHANNES, B.S. Platteville State Teachers College Industrial Arts, Football, Basketball, Track ... knowledge is theirs PAUL KRUEGER, M.S. University of Wisconsin Physical Education, Athletic Director LOIS LAPF.R, M.A., B.S. University of Wisconsin Geometry, Geography, Pen Pals, Crossword Puzzle, Junior Class Advisor THEODORE LATHROPE, B.S., M.S. Platteville State Teachers College, University of Colorado, University of Wisconsin Farm Mechanics III, Agriculture Economics IV, Rifle Club, Movie Operators Club, Dairy Herd Improvement DONALD MAYFIELD, B.E. Platteville State Teachers College Social Problems, World History, Rod and Gun Club, Safety Club, Forensics, Freshman Homeroom 7 WENDELL MITCHELL, B.S. Platt eville State Teachers College Agriculture I, II, F.F.A., Sophomore Homeroom KATHLEEN PIQUETTE, B.S. Plattet'ille State Teachers College Librarian, English II, Library Club, Extemporaneous Reading, Senior Class Advisor MICHAEL POZGAY, A.B. Ernest Williams School of Music, Ripon College Band, Orchestra, Junior Band, Camera Club, Majorettes GURVIN ROMORF.N, B.S. University of Wisconsin Biology, General Science, Health Club, Science Club, Junior Homeroom HYACINTH SCHMITT Whitewater State Teachers College Shorthand, Commerce, General Math, Commerce Club, Times Press, Junior Homeroom, Forensics JOSEPH SOHA, B.S. University of Wisconsin, American Institute of Foreign Trade Spanish I and II, Latin I and II, Forensics, Tennis, Freshman Homeroom BARBARA WOLF, B.E. La Crosse State Teachers College English II, World History', Literary Club, Forensics, Sophomore Class Advisor HARLEY ERICKSON, B.S. La Crosse State Teachers College, Lawrence College Advanced Math, Algebra, Physics, Intramural Basketball, Purple Banner Sports, Senior Homeroom 8 Class officers: Ronnie Bill, Floyd Harris, Nancy Ready, Bob Scbroeder Senior Class flistor!).. ♦ To graduate or not to graduate, that is the question.” (Please pardon the parody, Mr. Shakespeare). Yes, that is the question that has been lurking for the last four years in the minds of 124 members of the senior class. Although this thought has been a very prominent factor in our school life, we have really mixed a lot of fun with our work. On September 21, 1945, green hats marked us as green horns at our initiation into the freshman class. As officers that year we chose Ralph Johansen as president, Paul Pawlisch, as vice-president, Jackie Wolter as secretary-treasurer, and Ralph Volk as Loyalty representative. Our honor students were Betty Montgomery, Caroline Kruse, and Joyce Hulburt. All of us were pretty proud when Jim Arenz made varsity in basketball. Although we received first in song and skit, we turned up in fourth place at Loyalty. As sophomores we added Bob Schroeder, Don Schroe-der, and Ralph Johansen to our list of athletic greats. Caroline, Joyce, and Betty pulled through again as honor students. Class officers were Joyce Hulburt as president, Joan Mayfield as vice-president, Floyd Harris as secretary-treasurer, and Betty Montgomery as Loyalty-representative. On February 15 we entertained the student body at a highly successful Heart Hop. September 2, 1947, marked the first day of a very successful year for our R. H. S. We elected Ralph Heiser as president, Olive Curtin as vice-president, Betty Montgomery as secretary-treasurer, and Victor McDermott as Loyalty representative. As juniors we added Bill Frazier, Evan Schenkat, and Ralph Volk to our athletic hall of fame. We were really proud of our boys as they battled to a co-championship rating in both football and basketball. Many students slipped back into the good, old days as we entertained them at our Junior Gay Nineties party. On the evening of February 6 King Ralph Heiser and Queen Olive Curtin reigned over a Winter Wonderland Prom of glistening snowflakes, snowbanks, a little log cabin and tall and stately diamond-encrusted pines. In one comer stood a jaunty snowman sagely surveying the enchanting scene, while silvery stars peeped shyly from the stage curtains. Students, teachers, and guests danced to the music (?) of Gary Gray ’s orchestra. Betty Montgomery, Jeneane Dar-gel, Joyce Hulbert, Ralph Heiser, Amy Gade, Mavis Blank, and Marie Braun walked off with scholastic honors. We suffered a heart-breaking defeat in Loyalty after a very close contest with the seniors, but second place wasn’t so bad after all. Why, one that rode to his execution, man, could never go so slow. (Thank you, Mr. Shakespeare). Who could this fit any better than it did the freshmen as they anticipated initiation at our hands? The Senior Fanta’ sea” was a maze of clams, sharks, sea horses, and snails as favors; freshmen trying to dance the Sailors Hornpipe; rowing down the floor in boxes; swabbing the decks with toothpicks and cotton; and self-consciously singing Row, Row, Row Your Boat.” Ronnie Bill as King Neptune put them through their paces. Overlooking this whole strange scene was a stranger audience consisting of mermaids, whales, schools of rainbow-colored fish, and Oscar the Octopus with his long tangling arms and baleful eyes. As our leaders we chose Bob Schroeder as president, Floyd Harris as vice-president, Ronald Bill as secretary-treasurer, and Nancy Ready as Loyalty representative. Our class advisor w'as Miss Piquette. In football this year our boys won five out of the eight games. We won our Homecoming game from Portage 14-0. King Ralph Johansen and Queen Janice Krueger reigned over a very successful Homecoming dance. Our basketball team was absolutely tops. Not everyone goes to state. The class play Stranger in the Night” was produced on April 1st in the South School Auditorium. As this busy year swings briskly to a close, we pause and take a lingering look back on the full happy years we have spent in Reedsburg High School. We know w-hat we are but we know not what we may be.” And as we pursue our different ambitions in life, we will realize what a firm foundation R.H.S. has been. 10 PHYLLIS ALWIN Busy and happy, she works with a will. Orchestra 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2; Scribblers Club 3; Pen Pals Club 2,3,4; Commerce Club 4; F.H.A. 2; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Occupation Club 4. JAMES ARENZ A whiz on the basketball floor, A sense of humor and even more. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1. V ( IC RONALD BILL As witty as they make ’em! Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Gleaner 4; Nature Club 2; Hoofers Club 1; Class Play 4; Secretary-treasurer 4. MAVIS BLANK What would Mavis do without Loganville? Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Dramatics Club 2. MARGARET BODENDEIN Black wavy hair is her crowning glory. Orchestra 2,3; Chorus 1; Gleaner 4; Hoofers Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Forensics 4. MARIE BRAUN Always ready for lots of fun. Cazenovia 1,2; Band 3,4; Choir 4; F.H.A. 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Occupation Club 4. ELEANOR BROCKOW She never lets anything get her down. Rock Springs 1,2; F.H.A. 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Occupation Club 4. LAWRENCE BYRNES A truer friend could not be found. Football 1,2,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 2; Golf 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1. 4fi nyrv JOAN CORWITH Small, but she gets results! Nature Club 3; Popular Singing Club 1; Literary Club 4. ROBERT CRAWFORD Sober, hut not serious. Quiet, but not idle. F.F.A. 2,3,4. OLIVE CURTIN She combines brains with personality. Golf 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Gleaner 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1; Dramatics Club 2; Library Club 2; Forensics 2,3,4; Vice-President 3; Class Play 4. JENEANE DARGEL Green eyes a happy. grin, Radiates happiness from within. Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Purple Banner 2; Gleaner 3,4; Forensics 4; Class Play 4. 11 RAYMOND DEAKIN Chase me girls, I'm full of fun. Merrill 2,3; Football 1; Track 1; Rod and Gun Club 1,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Occupation Club 4; Football Mgr. 4. ROBERT DREIFKE He'll help Gabriel! LaValle 1,2; Band 3,4; Choir 3,4; Boys’ Ensemble 3; Music Club 4, Camera Club 4. MARIE EASTMAN Marie and her red hair are inseparable. LaValle 1,2; Pen Pals Club 3; Cross Word Puzzles Club 4. MARLEN FARBER Just call me the Cisco Kid. Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Rod and Gun Club 3,4. t a] j y MAE FISHER Quiet, willing, and a little bit shy. Choir 4; Popular Singing Club 1,2,3; Pen Pals Club 3; F.H.A. 2; Cross Word Puzzles Club 4; Hoofers Club 1. si. PHYLLIS FISHER Her laugh and way are all her LaValle 1,2; Pen Pals Club 3; Occupation Club 4. GAYNOLD FOSS Originality -f- personality = popularity, her formula for success. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; Golf 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Purple Banner 3; Gleaner 4; Nature Club 3; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Forensics 1,2,4; Class Play 4. LORNA FOSS I'll admit I’m wrong if you'll admit I'm right. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 4; Choir 4; Golf 3,4; G.A.A. 2, 3,4; Gleaner 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2; Library Club 2; Forensics 1,3,4; Camera Club 4. EVELYN FRAMBS A peppy girl, full of cheer, We heard her yelling Team” all year. Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Library Club 3; F.H.A. 1,2; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4. e-jir WILLIAM FRAZIER Bill's our Shooting Star, A grand guy, who's sure to go far. LaValle 1,2; Band 3; Football 3; Basketball 3,4. AGNES FULLER The power of silence is unlimited! Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2; Pen Pals Club 3; F.H.A. 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3. MARIAN FULLER Variety is the spice of life. Choir 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 4; Scribblers Club 3; Pen Pals Club 3; F.H.A. 1,2; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Literary Club 4; Camera Club 4. 12 AMY GADE With English efficiency she guides her life. Chorus 1; Purple Banner 3,4; Times Press 3; Popular Singing Club 1. 9 t JOYCE GADE When given the opportunity. she always helps. Times Press 4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2; French Club 2; Commerce Club 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Forensics 2, 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble (PaJb PATRICIA GOEHRING Wisdom and willingness are her virtues. Juneau High, Milwaukee 1,2; Library Club 4; Forensics 3; Occupation Club 4. 7 r DONALD GOETSCH I’m a senior, I gotta act dignified! Lime Ridge 1; Rod and Gun Club 2,3,4; Occupation Club 4. PATRICIA GOOD Her ways are pleasant ways. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2,3; Pen Pals Club 1; F.H.A. 3; Girls’ Ensemble 1,2,3; Literary Club 3. M) . MIDA GREENWOOD A girl who is easy to like. G.A.A. 2,3,4; Nature Club 2; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2; Dramatics Club 4; Pen Pals Club 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3. JUNE HANOLD Another one of our good students. Ithaca 1,2,3; Dramatics Club 4; Literary Club 4. GERALDINE HARMEYER A stately miss with red hair glowing, Our ''Gerry is well worth knowing. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; G.A.A. 3; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 3; Pen Pals Club 2,4; Library Club 4; F.H.A. 1,2, 3,4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; State Officer in F.H.A. 3,4. LAVERNE HARMS A quiet seeker after knowledge. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Movie Operators Club 4. FLOYD HARRIS He drives that flashy green Model A ? He also possesses a likeable way. Choir 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Rifle Club 2,3; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3; Secretary-Treasurer 2; Vice President 4. MARVIN HASSE 7 he harder I try to he good the worser am! Rod and Gun Club 2,4; Purple Banner 3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Ensemble 3. ADRIENNE HEIN Her musical talents are very apparent. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Purple Banner 2,3,4; Popular Singing Club 2; Music Club 4. 13 Il '5 a v RALPH HEISER Curls adorn ibis master's brain. St. Luke’s School, Plain 1; Choir 3; Football 2,3,4; Track 3; Gleaner 2,3,4; Nature Club 2,3; Forensics 2,3,4; Debate 3; Camera Club 4; Junior Class President; Wisconsin Junior Academy of Science. AUDREY H E N N Lovely to look at, delightful to know. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 3; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3; Forensics 3; Music Club 4; Health Club 4. KATHRYN HISSEY Her friends are many — Her foes — has she any? Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3; Purple Banner 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1,2. 'AvC DONALD HOLDEN He'll stop St. Peter's roll call to ask a question. Band 2,3; Football 2; Basketball 1,2; Rod and Gun Club 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Occupation Club 4. JAMES HORKAN Future farmers have a lot of fun; and Jim helps to get things done. Rifle Club 4; Rod and Gun Club 3; F.F.A. I.2.3.4. fix ' MAXINE HRABOVSKY To help is the most beautiful verb in the world. Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2; Pen Pals Club 2,4; Library Club 4; Literary Club 4. ?0 3C ROSE MARIE HUDZINSKI Ready, Willing and Able. G.A.A. 2,3,4; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Pen Pals Club 4; Library Club 4; Commerce Club 3; F.H.A. 2,3. 0 BETTY HUFF Her eyes bright with laughter Will keep her in our minds hereafter. Hoofers Club 1; Pen Pals Club 2,3; Library Club 4; Girls Ensemble 3. Pr ' JOYCE HULBURT The Seniors are very proud of Joyce For a straight A rating, she was our choice. Orchestra 3,4; Gleaner 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Scribblers Club 2; Library Club 2; Class President 2; Forensics 4. DOLORES HURLEY Oh! brown hair and curly too. You may be sure we envy you. Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2,3; Library Club 3; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4. BETTY LOU JAECH She lives in peace with all mankind. Purple Banner 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Scribblers Club 2; Library Club 2; Commerce Club 3. EBER JANZEN The frivolity of ladies does not bother me. Tennis 4; Rifle Club 2,3,4. 14 RALPH JOHANSEN Tall, dark and handsome. Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Class President 1. LORNA KLITZKE A quiet maiden intent on her work. G.A.A. 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1,2,3; Library Club 3; Health Club 4; F.H.A. 2. CAuxaJUjl. CARL KOENIG He knows his farming from Z to A; He knows how to apply it and that ain't hay. Band 2,3,4; Track 2; Rifle Club 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Movie Operators Club 4. M LYDA KOENIG Without a doubt, she’s a good scout. Chorus 1; Choir 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1; F.H.A. 3,4. JOYCE KOPF Always the same in sunshine or rain. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Library Club 3; Hoofers Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,4. GORDON KRAEMER He'll he able to “carve” out his future. Choir 4; Purple Banner 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boy’s Ensemble 3; Camera Club 4; Railroad Building 2. JANICE KRUEGER One who will always live in the hearts of her friends. Baraboo 1,2; Choir 3,4; Golf 3,4; Gleaner 4; Dramatics 3; Pen Pals 3. MARY JO KRUEGER Everytime she laughs she takes a link out of the chain of sorrow. Chorus 1,2; Nature Club 3; Popular Singing Club 1; Health Club 1. CAROLINE KRUSE Sj S2 S3 (short, silent, and 1 studious.) Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Pen Pals Club 3; Library Club 2; F.H.A. 2; Health Club 4; Occupation Club 4. MARVIN KRUSE A handful of good life is worth a bushel of learning. Football 2; Rifle Club 3,4; Rod and Gun Club 2; Hoofers Club 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 4. VIRGINIA KRUSE Never trouble trouble. Until trouble troubles you. Chorus 1,2; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Popular Singing Club 1.2; Pen Pals Club 2; Camera Club 4. KATHLEEN LEWIS Here's to a fun loving girl. La Valle 1,2; G.A.A. 3; Times Press 4; Pen Pals Club 3; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Occupation Club 4. 15 DOLORES LINDLOFF Blond doesn’t mean lightheaded Proof we found in this lass. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; Purple Banner 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2,3. MARGARET LODGE Nice, quiet, likable. Times Press 3; Scribblers Club 3; Library Club 2,3; F.H.A. 1,2; Literary Club 4. fie v' BERNARD LONG Speech is great, silence is better. Football 2; Track 2,3,4; Rifle 4; Nature Club 1; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 3,4. JEAN MARKHAM Flippant and gay, just chatters away. Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Nature Club 3; Library Club 2; Class Play 4. RAYMOND MARTIN All things come to him who works and waits. Track 2; Hoofers Club 1; Railroad Building Club 2; Movie Operators Club 4. JOAN MAYFIELD A true friend is always a friend And you couldn’t find a nicer one! Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Golf 3,4; G.A.A. 1; Purple Banner 1,2; Gleaner 3,4; Popular Singing Club 1; Forensics 1,4; Vice-President 2; Class Play 4. V- a ju victor McDermott If is not my talent to conceal my thoughts. Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Nature Club 3; Hoofers Club 1; Boys’ Ensemble 3; Recreation Board 1; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4; Loyalty Board 3. Bob Robert McWilliams A start, and now the finish! Track 2; Rifle Club 3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Camera Club 4. EVANGELINE MENTE She comes and goes, but she is always welcome. Band 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 4; Pen Pals Club 3; Commerce Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2. UL EDWARD MEYER Blessed be agricultureV F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Ensemble 3. ■A LYELL MEYER A hard working lad who came from the farm Toots the tuba to keep out of harm. Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Ensemble 3. ROBERT MILLER Frequently with my brain I gently think a thought. Band 2,3,4; Football 1,2; Golf 3,4; Railroad Building Club 1; Occupation Club 4; Ensemble Club 4. 16 BETTY MONTGOMERY True to her work, her word, and her friends, These are but a few of her good trends. Chorus 2; Choir 3,4; Golf 2,3; Purple Banner 2; Gleaner 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Forensics 2,3; Loyalty Representative 2; Secretary-Treasurer 3. BEVERLY MONTGOMERY Proof that Nice things come in small packages Library Club 3,4; Girls’ Ensemble 3. AUDREY MOLDENHAUER Her fund of good humor is never exhausted. Rock Springs High School 1,2; Pen Pals Club 4; Library Club 3; F.H.A. 4; Girls’ Ensemble 3; Health Club 4. UL DARLENE MORTENSEN She always seems in a good mood. Chorus 1; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Commerce Club 3; F.H.A. 4; Girls’ Ensemble 2. UUcM WALTER MYLREA Always in mischief— Always in dutch . Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1. I CLARA NACTIGAL Her nickname speaks for her. Ctiny') LaValle 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 3; Pen Pals Club 3; Occupation Club 4. LAWRENCE PARKHURST His specialty is corn (Pop-corn. of course.) Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun Club 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1. PAUL PAWLISCH He's a Wizard with his books. Tennis 1; Rod and Gun Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2, Vice-President 1. MARCELLA PAYNE Music Maestro, please— h or she wants to dance. Times Press 4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1 • Pen Pals Club 3; Girls' Ensemble 2; Occupation Club 4. PERCY PEARSON A good fellow with all that implies. LaValle 1,2; Football 3; Rod and Gun Club 4. ROBERTA PHILLIPS A very nice addition to the senior class. Lime Ridge 1,2,3; Choir 4. LAWRENCE RAEDEL Thank the Lord for the power to sleep. Track 2; Rod and Gun Club 3; Hoofers Club 1; Railroad Building Club 2; Movie Operators Club 4. 17 NANCY READY So ready” to be pleasant and nice. Chorus 1; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Sinking Club 1,2; Loyalty Representative 4. y' � • ORLAND REIMF.R A worker always doing his level best. Rifle Club 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Movie Operators Club 4. MARTIN RIPHAHN Life is short, but I'm not. Track 2; Rod and Gun Club 2,3; Hoofers Club I; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 4. JOHN ROEDIGER He has a picture” of his career in photography. Band 1,2,3,4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4. fa JUNE ROSE A quiet girl with not much to say— But we like her just that way. G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Pen Pals Club 1,4; Library 3,4; Hoofers Club 1. MERLE RUEHLOW Bashful Frosh; Bashful Soph: Bashful Junior; All Seniors change—. Football 1,2; Rod and Gun Club 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 2; Occupation Club 4. 18 INEZ SAINSBURY Her merry heart makes her a cheerful worker. Popular Singing Club 3; F.H.A. 2. Eva tV EVAN SCHENKAT Knows his farming through and through, Pretty good at football, too. Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. MARY LOU SCHEWE A friendly miss and we will surely miss her. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3; Purple Banner 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1. u GERALD SCHREINER All the world's a stage, And I do my part by cutting up Plain 1,2,3,4; Class Play. PauJL PAUL SCHILLING Always friendly, his smile is grand, He helps keep rhythm in our band. Tennis 1,2,3,4; Nature Club 3; Hoofers Club 1; Music Club 4; Occupation Club 4. DONALD SCHROEDER All great men are dead; — I’m not feeling so well myself. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Class Play 4. Bob ROBERT SCHROEDER Athletics” is his password and also his key to success. Tennis 1; Choir 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Recreation Board 1; Class President 4. CHARLEEN SCHUETT Smiling and friendly toward all. Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Dramatics Club 4; Music Club 4; Health Club 4. HENRY SCHUETTE In Art he doth excell. Choir 3,4; Nature Club 2,3; Hoofers Club 1; Railroad Building Club 3; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4. QjtXi EVERETT SCHULTE Let the world go as it may. I'll take it any way. Track 2,3,4; Rifle Club 3,4; Nature Club 2; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 3,4; Movie Operators Club 4. ADELINE SCHULTZ She plans her work and works her plans. Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Library Club 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,4. B WILLIAM SKINNER Early to hed and early to rise, And you miss the best part of the day. Football 2; Track 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun Club 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1. OstVTJLSri ORVAN SOMMERS We’ll miss Orvan, by cracky, With his corny jokes and his wit so wacky. Gleaner 3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 2. PEARL STECKELBERG Although she doesn’t shock you she's a live wire. Chorus 1; Choir 2,3; G.A.A. 3; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Library Club 3; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4. SlftVIO ARVID STEELE He's going to rearrange everything! Band 2,3,4; Orchestra 4; Tennis 4; Rifle Club 2,3,4; Safety Patrol 1,2,3,4. ROBERT STEINHORST Work — where did I hear that word before? Choir 3,4; Football 1,2; Rod and Gun Club 2,3,4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; Occupation Club 4; Class Play 4. cm_ ALVIN STRUCK What would Al do without someone to pester? Golf 2,3; Nature Club 3; Camera Club 4. 1 cK EDWARD STOLTE Oh, for vacation and no meditation! Rod and Gun Club 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. 19 t)i I ORES TI MI'MN Ntt'09 too busy to lend a he If inn hand. Choir M} Tim P«m 4; lloofrr Club I; Popular Sing' mg f fob 1,2; Dramaiio Club 2 1, I'II A I; Portntict 1,2,4; Gifts' I riwmblr 5; Muik Club 4 HOLMS TPSSMRH f r'i what you mil a ” straight shooter,” Mill 2,5,4; Nature Club I; Hoofer Club I; F.F.A 2,5,4; Camera Club 4. Jill. ANI TIMMONS She Ion her own ways, and they lire Iihenhle onel. Pen Pal ( lub 5; Occupation Club 4; la Valle High School I ’ ANNA TOOK DOT A little work, a little play, It till i oniri, in her average day. Hoofer ( lub I; Popular Sing-mg ( lub 2; I Ml.A. 4; Girls’ I nsemblr V 61. J:. II A K t IS TOUKDOT Tii a Rood uhool — loo had I can't give il another try. Football 2; IVailt 2,5; Rifle Club 2,5; Hoofer Club I; F.F.A. 1.2.5,4; Camera Club 4. CTeri it F RAID IM K I C II .4re yon sure il t ferry? Football 2; Frock 2,5,4: Hod ami bun Club 4; Hinders Club I. FF.A Mi Bovs' Ensemble J, JAMES ULRICH How do we know for sure it’s Jim? Football 2,3; Track 2,3,4; Rod and Gun Club 4; Hoofers I; F.F.A. 3,4. 'H I 5 ALLEN VERTEIN A man need not be a ladies man to be a man. Football 2; Track 2,3,4; Rifle Club 3; Rod and Gun Club 4; Hoofers Club 1; F.F.A. 2,3,4. 'HakX HENRY VOGEL It takes a clever man to conceal from others what he does not know. Track 2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Boys’ Ensemble 3. RALPH VOLK If bright remarks were grains of sand — He'd be a desert. Football 2,3,4; Track 3; Hoofers Club 1; Loyalty Representative I; Class Play 4. ROBERT VOSEN Quiet as a Churchmouse! (Ob, Oh, That got under the wrong picture.) Lime Ridge 1; Rod and Gun Club 2; Purple Banner 4; Dramatics Club 3; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Forensics 3; Boys’ Ensemble 3; Movie Operators Club 4; Class Play 4. JOAN WACHOLTZ Sunshine and good humor are always hers. Chorus 1,2; Choir 4; Hoofers Club 1; Popular Singing Club 1; F.H.A. 2; Cross Word Puzzles Club' 3- 20 ft All work and no play would moke me a dull boy— (I’m really sharp). Sparta 1,2; Band 3,4; Orchestra 4; Football 3,4; Basketball 3; Track 3,4; Rifle Club 4. JOHN WEGNER Not one word further spoken than was needed ■4lV VILAS WHITROCK Her life is just one merry whirl. Chorus I; Choir 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Purple Banner 3,4; Hoofers Club I; Forensics 3; Girls’ Ensemble 1; Camera Club 4; Occupation Club 4. ’’NOW, WHEN YOU ADD..........” WE STUDIOUS SENIORS!? Row l : P. Schulte. J. Ribbkc, J. Schlieckau, G. Johansen, Mr. Romoren. Mrs. Schmitt, S. Stevens, L. Schenck, W. Wollin, E. Hal vensleben, J. Schluter. Row 2: C. Toeder, P. Schyvinck, A. Herritz. A. Harvey, E. Koenecke, C. Kleeber, S. Rouse, L. Hasse, M. Hemberger, M. Herritz. L. Krueger. Row 3: N. Hinz, J. Il.irrington, M. Haugh, L. Retzlaff, L. Friske, L. Meyer, D. Meyer, D. Wcstphal, R. Tourdot, S. Meske. P. Meyer Row 4: G. Hanusa, H. Vertein, P. Vachta. D. Schroedcr. L. Hast, A. Harmon, A. Raebuck, V. Rcinfeldt, L. Hahn, A. Haefcr, M. Jcrmo. Row 3: R. Jewell. W. Kelly. M. Wallen, J. St. Claire, N. Nimmow, D. Hoege, D. Schrocdcr. C. Klein, L. Wiese, K. Trachslcr. Row 6: A. Powell. E. Snyaer, W. Racdell, L. Kruse, D. Schroedcr, B. Holden, T. Ryczck, P. Trcptow, W. Strampc. In ftlcmoriam We, the Senior Class of ’49, wish to dedicate this junior class page of our Gleaner to the memory of Ardith Haney. To her classmates, Ardith will always be remembered as a sweet and cheerful girl. We all treasure the happy moments we spent with her. Row 1 : Row 2 : Row 3: Row 4: Row 5 ; H. Gavin L. Montgomery. V. Fisher. J Pickar. A. Noth. Mrs. Clauson. Mrs. Laper. E. Gschwind. E. Cady. I. Mittlesteadt M. Gurgcl. J. Fields. M. Page. M. O'Brien. D. Gregory. C. Meyer. L. McDermott. B. Piskey, M. Cassity. S. Dohner. B. Fish. M. Pugh. L. rrangc, B. Bind), M. Fisher. A Lehman B Gchrke E' Mcycr D M. Breene. N. Cowan. P. Dorow. M. Muchow. N. Muchow. L. Baumgarten. R. Gardner W. Michalsen. G. Peterson. R. Flynn. C. Wangcn. L. Bergman. R. Olson. H. Gates. G. Austin. H Lange, M. Brimmer. E. Meyer. R. Bill. K Martin. D. Giese. J. Caldwell. P Dickie. L. Lassallette. D Curtin. Juniors. ♦ ♦ Be not afraid of greatness; some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. Is that one of your quotations, Mr. Shakespeare? Aye. Dost not thou think it a fitting motto for these people who are nearing the end of their school career? Indeed yes! This is a class which will continue to be successful as it has in the past. These 117 spirited juniors were lead by Ed Gschwind, president; George Johansen, vice-president; Shirley Stevens, secretary-treasurer; Ardel Noth, Loyalty representative; and Mrs. Laper, their class advisor. On November 12, they proved themselves to be excellent hosts when they entertained to the tune of 'Turkey in the Straw. On May 6, they lead the way to In an Old Fashioned Garden when we went to the Junior Prom. The music for the journey was supplied by Don Voegli and his orchestra. Don Curtin, Herb Gates, and George Johansen won football letters while Dale Schroeder, Jim Caldwell, Blair Holden, and Tippy Wangen made basketball history. Leading the cheers for these gallant players were Sue Dohner, Evelyn Koenecke, and Ardel Noth. Perhaps some of the people in this class will someday prove themselves to be as immortal as you have become, Mr. Shakespeare. CLASS OFFICERS Ardel Noth, Shirley Stevens, George Johansen, Ed Gschwind 23 ♦ ♦ ♦ ophomorcs ’’These people are in their second year of high school, and they are called ’sophomores’.” ’’Why dost thou call them sophomores?” ’’Maybe it is because of the Greek meaning for the word, ’wise fool’.” ’’Whom dost they have for leaders?” ”As president they chose Lyle Holtz; vice-president, Duane Kraemer; secretary-treasurer, Helen Gade; and Jacke Lucht, Loyalty representative. Miss Wolf is their class advisor. ’’The sophomores were successful at Home- coming this year as Miss Wolf’s homeroom won first prize for having the best float.” ’’What dost they have for sport? Do they still have bear-baiting?” ’’Bear-baiting, what’s that? Now we have games called football, basketball, and track. Some outstanding sophomores in these sports are Herman Schroeder, Robert Flohr, and Robert Me Carthy. There are also some excellent musicians in this class; some of them are Helen Gade, Sally Merkel, Jack Lucht, and Sheila Flynn.” Row 1: S. Meyer. B. Howard. P. Metcalf, P. Klipp, S. Merkel. R. Klippel. A. Kosch, I. Judd, B. Hough. Row 2: J. Hudzinski. W. Katuin. V. Lathrope. F. Held, C. Hesse. B. Klipp. G. Gavin. Row 3: A. Phillips. J. Fisher. J. Groeneweg. N. Keegan. D. Hasse, M. Fefdmann, C. Crawford, L. Hamburg, D. Ewing. M. Carroll. Row 4: G. Meyer. R. Hubbard. D. Kraemer. A. Broas. R. Klirzke. G. Collies, L. Baumgarten. E. Kruse, D. Horkan. Row 5: I. Goodman. D. Kasten. M. Martin, R. Bindl. N. Burmester. R. Gray, E. Grinder, W. Benseman, J. Mallack, L. Kaney. M. Mittlesteadt. 24 Row I: B. Gant. O. Hasse, Miss Wolf, Miss Hebert. J. Lucht. H. Gade, L. Holtz, D. Kraemer, Mr. Mitchell, D. Seekins. D. Skinner. Row 2: B. Sass, L. Sass. B. Sass, A. Halvenslcben, L. Thies. P. Waldo. M. Schutz. M. Sainsbury, N. Ninman, A. Roloff, H. Prange. Row 3: H. Townsend, C. Greenwood, C. Baumgarten, D. Volz, M. Schulenburg, J. White. M. Schreiner, J. Curtis, L. Felske, H. Schwenkhoff. Row 4: W Redman. A. Schultz. I. Foss, S. Flinn, A. Rosenbalm, J. Suszycki, H. Schaefer. L. Schmidt, A. Schenck, B. Rego. Row 5: L. Hoff, M. Ulrich, R. Schrank, F. Thies. D. Schuctt, H. Reinfeldt. A. Niemann, B. Schroeder, E. White. D. Ward. Row 6: R. McCarthy. M. Alwin, A. Brylla. H. Schroeder, R. Flohr. R. Harms, K. Baumgarten. J. Gant, W. I.uedtke, R. Gade. J. Lutz. CLASS OFFICERS Helen Gade, Duane Kraemer, Lyle Holtz, and Jack Lucht 25 Row 1 : E. Hissey, D. Koch, W. Klitzkc, M. Peterson, J. Piskey, Mr. Soha, Mr. Mayfield, W. Roever, J. Roloff, C. Hankins, D. Blank, V. Pippin. Row 2: C. Bohl. D. fcgeland. D. Meyer, D. Francois, S. Jcncwein, E. Racdel, K. Franzen, A. Lodge, J. Harrington, J. Brady, G. Cahoon, B. Rindfleisch. Row 3: C. Florence, M. Moffett, D. Kutzbach, S. Parkhurst, D. Kruse, E. Mortensen, P. Byrnes, M. McKewin, C. Gilson, E. Racdel. P. Krueger. Row 4: D. Rabuck. L. Haefcr, E. Buchstcincr, J. Gschwind. D. Pilger, C. Mittlesteadt, I). Litchfield, D. Roznos, ?. Knudson, R. Meyer Row 5: R. Koch, C.Johansen, E. Luedtke, D. Burmestcr, G. Kelly, A. Klitzke, I. Strampe, M. Austin, W. Hembergcr, F. Hen- nings, L. Hanusa. D. Knuth. Row 6: R. Roever, L. Darrow, D. Ryczek, F.. Reynolds, F. Harmcycr, F. Mills, H. Hcrwig, T. Ninman, E. Cole, D. Stout, C. Churchill. jfreshmen.. . Mr. Shakespeare, can you think of a motto which w'ould apply to the freshmen? They are just beginning their high school career.” Methinks that there is a line from one of my plays which would be appropriate. How about this: This is the true beginning of our end.’?” That’s perfect! These 136 freshmen have been very active during their first year. Many freshman boys went out for football, and the following boys played on the B-squad in basketball: Lowell Darrow, John Gschwind, Jim Roloff, Erwin Hissey, Bill Varnes, and Don Ryczek. Paula Krueger and Mary Warren are the two nimble acrobatic members of the cheerleader squad.” How art these freshmen initiated?” Each year the freshmen are invited to a dance given by the seniors. At this dance the freshmen are formally intiated into R.H.S.” 26 CLASS OFFICERS Jimmy Roloff, president; June Piskey, secretary-treasurer; William Varnes, Loyalty representative; Billy Roeuer, vice-president Row 1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4 : Row 5: Row 6: r Kui2 I. Smith. M. Warren. W. Varnes. Miss Finnegan. Mrs. Dorow, G. Woodruff, J. Schluter. D. Vcrtein, G. Schroeder. M Rego . S. Hanusa, M. Schaffitzcl, R. Ascle, B. Gardner, j. Kmery, M. Holly, L. Tourdot, G. Townsend, J. Tourdot. O. L Meyer, V. Corwith, M. Collies, D. Backman, D. Hudzinski. P. Brimmer. P. Hinz. B. Waddell, G. Kopf, B. Schirmang. IcV.IHvan V Schenck, E. Theis, D. Litchfield. L. Austin, M. Berndt. E. Jackson, P. Eastman, B. Brimmer. M. Luetkens. I ' Ai. rin E. Meyer. M. Sparks. E. Craker. G. Wischman. M. Voscn. D. Stoeckman. B. Wesenberg. L. Theis. H. Horkan. F Speich V. Wiese. R. Winecke. K. Vertein. E. Schiefelhein. B. Timmons, D. Thieding. 27 ♦ ♦ ♦ ttonor 'tudcnts These students earned an average of 94 or above for the first semester of the year 1948-49. SENIORS Row 1: J. Dargcl. J. Hulburt. B. Montgomery, O. Curtin, Row 2: C Kruse, R. Hudzinski, R. Heiser, A. Hein, M. Blank JUNIORS Row 1 : L. Prange, H. Gates, D. Gregory Row 2: L. Hasse, J. Schlieckau, L. Hahn SOPHOMORES Row 1: H. Gade. S. Flinn. H. Reinfeldt. D. Hasse Row 2: J. Lucht. J. Prange FRESHMEN Row 1: D. Meyer, K. Franzen, L. Theis, D. Kutzbach Row 2: B. Rindfleisch, J. Gschwind, J. Kelley, J. Roloff t Row 1 : E. Meyer, M. Fuller, P. Dorow. C. Kleeber, M. Schewe. D. Meyer. A. Noth, A. Hein. A. Henn, J. Krueger, J. Wacholtz. M. Blank. B. Bindl. V. Reinfeldt. Row 2: C. Schuctt. M. Fisher. R. Phillips. P. Good. L. Koenig. J. Kopf. D. Lmdloff, B. Montgomery. M. Muchow, B. Piskey, L. Baumgarten. D. Templin. L. Montgomery, K. Hissey, G- Harmeyer, P. Schyvinck. Row J: C. Nachtigal. S. Stevens, M. Gurgel. L. Hasse. M. Breen, W. Krueger, D. Kracmcr, A. Brylla. A. Schultz, J. Knudson, R. Muskc. I. Mayfield, I.. Foss, G. Foss. J. Dargcl, S. Rouse, V. Whitrock. Row 4: B. Steinhorst, B. Gant, E. Kraemer, G. Kracmer, G. Johansen, J. Caldwell, D. Gicse, R. Harms. Mr. Coates, H. Schuette, R. Drcifkc, R. Olson, R. Roevcr, W. Benseman. T. Ryczck. Missing from picture: M. Haugh, M. Braun. Choir.. . Art these angels? ’Tis that we should really be in Heaven? No, this isn’t Heaven, but it is room G — and it’s rather pleasing to the ear, I must admit. It is the A Cappella choir. Under the very able direction of Mr. Coates they meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to sing their hearts out. They really have lots of fun, so I hear. They take part in the Spring Concert, Music Festival, and Baccalaureate. They also put on a very impressive Christmas concert, which the people in the community look forward to every year. R.H.S. is very proud of its choir and would heartily agree with your quotation: 'Thank you for your voices, your most sweet voices. The president of this organization is Jim Caldwell; the vice-president is Joan Mayfield; and the secretary-treasurer is George Johansen. MUSIC WITH HER SILVER SOUNDS ♦ ♦ ♦ Chorus More sweet sounds come to mine ear. What a delightful place school is in your day.” Yes, we have many things to interest the students in the modern schools. It was different in your day, wasn’t it?” Aye, verily there was no such merriment as this. The schoolboy slaved diligently over his Greek and Latin or was severely chastised.” How dreadful! Times are different now. This group is the chorus and is made up of a group of girls who are learning the fundamentals of singing under the guidance of Mr. Coates. They will be promoted later to the choir. The highlights of the year for them are the Christmas concert, the Spring concert, and the Music Festival which is held in spring and in which they have a chance to compete with other choruses from different schools. This year the officers elected by the group were president, Marian Jermo; vice president, Evelyn Koe-neke; and secretary-treasurer, Annabel Phillips.” Row l: E. Cady. M. Cassidy, A. Phillips, E. Kocnccke. D. Schuette, P. Vachta. J. Suszycki. J. Foss, N. Ninman. J. Groeneweg. J. Fisher. B. Wesenberg, C. Greenwood, L. Felske. M. Herritz. Row 2: C. Gilson, G. Kopf, S. Meyer, H. Schaefer. J. Schluter, H. Vertein. H. Meyer, E. Meyer. A. Halvenslaben, L. Hamburg, M. Feldmann, N. Hinz, O. Stearns, A. Roloff, P. Metcalf, C. Meyer, M. Carroll. Row 3: M. Sainsbury. A. Ward, L. Thcis, B. Huff, L. McDermott, J. Krueger. B. Rcgo. D. Meyer, B. Gehrke, M. O'Brien, D. Koch, K. Tuhus, P. Byrnes, J. Piskey, P. Krueger, S. Hanusa. ...................... H “ ■ 1. The “ “ Row 4: B. Kridler, L. Meyer, M. Fisher, E. Thcis, D. Gregory, M. Jermo, C. Hasse, A. Lehman, L. Schenck, H. Reinfeldt, Mr. Coates, M. Schreiner, L. Hahn. N. Muchow, D. Stoeckman, D. Schroedcr, E. Craker, V. Schenck, M. Rcgo, V. Phippcn. j I Row 1: K. Hissey. L. Foss. J. Markham. S. Flinn. J. Schluter. M. Warren. C. Johansen. A. Broas. P. Schyvinck. J. Roedigcr. G. Hanusa. A. Hein. A. Noth, M. Dorow. M. Schaffitzel. C. Kleeber. Row 2: E. Thics, D. Kutzbach, D. Schrocdcr, J. Grocncweg, F.. Held, D. Zimmerman, D. Giesc, A. Steele, E. Reynolds, R. Miller, R. Dreifke. S. Merkel. J. Pickar. D. Meyer. E. Kramer, M. Hemberger. E. Mente. M. Sparks. L. Meyer. Row 3: V. Lathrope. M. Schulenburg. D. Egcland, V. Fisher. J. Schlucer. S. Parkhurst. S. Rouse. C. Florence. H. Gates, E. Hissey, J. Lucht, J. Gschwind, H. Gade. K. Franzen, P. Schilling. L. Meyer, R. Johansen, J. Dargcl, Mr. Pozgay, G. Meyer, L. Schmidt. R. I.ange, C. Koenig, L. Darrow, M. Breen. D. Ryczck. B. Holden. Missing: M. Haugh, M. Braun. , $and “This is the most active musical organization in school. It is the high school band In faith! ’Tis an extremely large group, is it not? Oh yes, there are sixty-four members in the band. That’s Mr. Pozgay, the director. The band participated in the Armistice Day service. Main Room programs, the mid-winter concert, and the games. The band received a first rating at the Music Festival last year. This ♦ ♦ ♦ year for the first time band members with a ’B’ average and two years’ service received band letters. The officers for the year were Kathryn Hissey, president; Robert Miller, vice-president; Adrienne Hein, secretary; John Roediger, uniform manager; and George Hanusa, Margaret Haugh, Ralph Johansen, Rolland Lange, and Jean Markham, sectional leaders. 32 Brum Hlajorcttcs These four girls, Doris Gregory, Evelyn Koenecke, Connie Klee-ber, and Helen Gade, lead the marching band. 33 ♦ Orchestra ♦ ♦ Here the surroundings are more familiar. Perchance this is the school orchestra?” You are right, but I’m afraid that they aren’t playing any music familiar to you. They play for the class play and Baccalaureate, give concerts, and participate in the music festival. A few new instruments have been added, too.” Faith, and that they have. This doesn’t look much like the orchestra which played in my Globe Theatre in ye olde London.” 1ST VIOLINS Ardel Noth Jim Caldwell Adrienne Hein Sally Merkel 2ND VIOLINS Helen Gade Sheila Flinn Mary Schaffitzel Dawnine Egeland Eleanor Held VIOLA Caroline Kruse CELLOS Katherine Hissey Marlene Holly Barbara Waddell STRING BASSES Lorna Foss Lenore Schmidt Connie Baumgarten PIANO Joyce Hulburt CORNETS Arvid Steele Duane Zimmerman Robert Miller HORNS John Roediger George Hanusa TROMBONE Rolland Lange B 1SS Lyell Meyer CLARINETS Jean Markham Mary Warren FLUTE Connie Kleeber BASSOON Margaret Haugh OBOE Patsy Do row PERCUSSION Jack Lucht Herbert Gates Jeneane Dargel Row 1: A. Noth. J. Caldwell. A. Hein, S. Merkel, M. Warren, J. Markham. C. Kleeber, M. Dorow, B. Waddell, M. Holly, K. Hissey. E. Held, C. Kruse. Row 2: H. Gade. S. Flinn. M. Schaffitzel. D. Egeland. J. Hulburt. H. Gates. J. Lucht. A. Steele. D. Zimmerman. R. Miller, G. Hanusa. R. Lange. L. Meyer. Mr. Pozgay, J. Dargel. C. Baumgarten. L. Foss. L. Schmidt. Missing from the picture: M. Haugh. B. Fish. 3 4 Sealed: Nancy Ready, Bill Varness, Ardel Nolb, John Lncbt Standing: Mr. Romoren, Miss Inman, Mr. Coales loualtu Board... This is our Loyalty board. The board is made up of four students, each representing his class, and three faculty advisors. The student members are Nancy Ready, Ardel Noth, Jack Lucht, and Bill Varnes. Miss Inman; Chr., Mr. Romoren and Mr. Coates are the faculty advisors. These people are the motivating force behind many of our activities. Besides tabulating the Loyalty ratings of the classes, they planned our very successful Homecoming, and the Loyalty Banquet, and arranged Friday afternoon assembly program. These people have indeed proved themselves worthy of the honor of holding the office of Loyalty representative. THE LOYALTY BOARD AT WORK Row 1: C. Meyer, L. Hasse, M. Bodendcin, M. Jermo, B. Montgomery, M. Haugh, L. Prange, Mis Bowden. Row 2: L. Foss, J. Hulburr, J. Dargel. J. Krueger, O. Curtin, J. Mayfield, G. Foss. Row 3: Mr. Pozgay, W. Kelly, R. Bill, O. Sommers, R. Heiser, R. Jewell, G. Hanusa. (Blcancr . . . This is the Gleaner Staff; they put out the school annual.” Thou hast me perplexed again I fear. What is an annual?” It’s our memory book of the year’s activities in high school. Each year, we get an annual so that we have a record of our four years in high school. We shall cherish these Gleaners as they will recall memories of these happy days. Under the guidance of the literary adviser. Miss Bowden, Joyce Hulburt who is the editor-in-chief planned the layout of the book with the aid of Betty Montgomery, assistant editor. The scheduling of the senior pictures and senior copy was supervised by Joan May-field who is the business manager. Gay Foss, the art editor, did the drawings and was assisted by Henry Schuette who, though he is not a member of the staff, devoted his time to add to the attractiveness of the book by doing the lettering. Snapshots, individual pictures, and small groups were photographed by the staff photographers under the supervision of the photography adviser, Mr. Pozgay.” And the remainder of the group - what didst they do?” They were kept busy enough writing copy, gathering material for copy, typing, identifying pictures, planning the theme and the cover, running errands, and, in short, trying to create a book of lasting enjoyment.” 36 purple jBanner ♦ AMY WORKS ON COPY WHILE MRS. CLAUSON HELPS BETTY Methinks this a very noisy place. What causes that disturbance ?” Yes, Mr. Shakespeare. The noise is made by typewriters that are being used by reporters of our high school paper, the Purple Banner. They meet every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, under the supervision of Mrs. Clauson. There are the reporters, circulation managers, special writers, and those in charge of the sports page, who, incidentally, keep us up on our sports news. The young lady over there is the editor, Amy Gade. Marry, never in my age was there a circulation of news so grande as this. Row l: Mrs. Clauson, S. Rouse, N. Cowan, M. Muchow, S. Dohner, P. Dorow, W. Redman. Row 2: B. Jaech, M. Cassity, D. Gregory, L. Baumgarcen, D. Lindloff, M. Schewe, K. Hisscy. Row 3: J. Schlieckau, A. Gade. M. Wallen, B. Vosen, G. Kraemer. B. McCarthy. A. Hein, V. Whitrock. 37 Prom king and Queen HD and NINA Junior rom ... The junior class had its annual prom on May 6th this year. That is the big dance to which everyone looks forward with eagerness.” Methinks that is much like the masques we had in Merrie England. We had music and dancing then also.” The South School Auditorium was transformed into an 'Old-Fashioned Garden’ of gay flowers and picket fences. There was a wishing well for the couples to throw in pennies while making a wish. The couples danced to the music of Don Voegeli’s orchestra. The grand climax of the evening was the crowning of Queen Nina Cowan and King Ed Gschwind. The king and queen walked through a latticework gate of a picket fence to the throne, a swing surrounded by lattice entwined with flowers. Pink and white spotlights played upon the scene. Two silhouettes of an old-fashioned couple could be seen on the stage. Many thanks go to the members of the junior class and their adviser, Mrs. Laper, who made it possible for us to have such a wonderful time.” Seated: D. Schroeder, R. Stcinhorsc. Standing: J. Mayfield, R. Schroedcr. Miss Finnegan, J. Markham. A. Henn, V. Whitrock J. Dargel, G. Foss, O. Curtin, R. Volk, R. Vosen, G. Schreiner. Senior Class pap... 'Speak the speech, as I pronounced it, trippingly on the tongue.' That is one of your famous quotations, Mr. Shakespeare. Dost thou still have theaters and plays? Yes, the Senior Class Play, a mystery-comedy called A Stranger in the Night, was presented on April 1, 1949. Sylvia Lee (Olive Curtin) and Mabel Crane (Gaynold Foss) were co-owners of a book and gift shop, a very innocent looking shop, but actually a very exciting place. Grant Terry (Ralph Volk) a New York reporter, overhead a murder plot, in a New York restaurant, which was to take place in the hotel. The name of the person to be murdered was to be hidden in a gift and the murderer only would know which gift he was to purchase. J. T. Rutledge (Jerry Schreiner) a retired business executive and his secretary, Velda Stevens (Joan Mayfield) were to be the victims. Among the other guests at the hotel were Clifford Newkirk (Don Schroeder), a law' student who had his eye on Mabel Crane; Rose Jordon (Jeaneane Dargel), a successful business woman, who helped solve the mystery; Marcella Bender (Jean Markham), a physical culture teacher all wrapped up in her profession and Sandra King (Vilas Whitrock), a lady wrestler, who helped clear up the whole affair. Also there was F.ddie Beach (Boh Steinhorst), a happy-go-lucky bellhop, Nona Pollard (Audrey Henn), a cute little elevator operator and Bob Schroeder, a hack stage policeman. Last, but not least, Sam Fisk (Bob Vosen), the supposed hotel detective, who was the real murderer, gave the whole affair a surprise ending. Just before the curtain. Behind the scenes. I seemed to have misplaced my pen. l. n.a__________ MMr. Shakespeare, these are the Future Homemakers of America. The purpose of this organization is to further an interest in homemaking. This year F.H.A. is divided into two groups which are both interested in knitting and crocheting. At various times we compete with different schools where the girls get a chance to meet other homemakers. Every year two dele- gates are sent to the state convention. The president and vice-president are selected for this trip. The officers this year are: Margaret Haugh, president; Verla Reinfeldt, vice-president; Betty Bindl and Donna Fae Schroeder, secretaries; Joyce Gade, treasurer; and Geraldine Harmeyer, historian. This is a fine organization for my belief is that a woman’s place is in the home, what thinkest thou? You twentieth century damsels do amaze me greatly. Row 1 A. Lehman, P. Schulte, D. Westphal, Miss Hebert, V. Reinfeldt, M. Haugh. J. Gade, D. Schroeder, Mrs. Dorow, G. Harmeyer, D. Hudzinski, M. Collies. Row 2: D. kutzback, G. Kutz, I. Schluter. M. Peterson, B. Schirmang, L. Retzlaff, F. Harrington, I. Raedel, I. Metcalf, C. Toeder. I . Koch. B. Waddell. B. Astle. M. Luetkins. Row 3: H. Vertein, E. Cady, P. Brimmer, J. Kopf, C. Frazier, A. Fuller, D. Mortensen. L. Sass, B. Howard, L. Lathrope, A. Schenck. A. Roloff. Row 4: D. Ewing. M. Vosen. J. Austin, L. Meyer, P. Waldo. D. Backman. C. Hankins, A. Tourdot, J. White, D. Schroeder, V. Schenk. Row 5: M. Rcgo, E. Raedel, E. Craker, A. Haefer, P. Eastman, E. Mortensen, D. Litchfield, M. Herritz, E. Thies, E. Brochow, B. Rego 40 Row 6: J' Su“ycki- L. Austin, B. Brimmer, A. Moldenhauer, E. Meyer, L. Koenig, L. Schenk. M. Berndt. G. Wischman. A. Schultz. Row 1: E. Stoke, H. Tessmcr, E. Meyer, B. Long, C. Koenig, O. Reimcr, Mr. Mitchell, R. Vosen, D. Kraemer, R. McWilliams, M. Kruse. H. Vogel. Row 2: W. Klitzke, D. Scniefelbein, M. Mittlesteadt, H. Gavin, K- Trachsler, E. Kruse, R. Koch, L. Hanusa, D. Rabuck, W. Klipp, G. Meyer. F. Hudzinski, D. Roznos. Row 3: A. Klitzke. D. Thieding. F. Harmeyer. M. Hasse, R. Gardner. G. Peterson. L. Baumgarten. E. Bergman, B. Timmons. C. Churchill. W. Katuin. Row 4: R. Crawford, R. Roewer, L. Meyer, L. Kaney, O. Hasse. L. G. Schrocder. Row 5: J. Wegner, D. Kasten, E. Speich, M. Brimmer, V. Weisc, Row 6: J. Ulrich, A. Vertcin, R. Bindl, E. Schulte, M. Riphahn. K. faff a • J • • • • Wouldst thou tell me what these lads are doing? They are holding a Future Farmers meeting. The Future Farmers of America is the largest organization in R.H.S. with a membership of 92. The aim of the F.F.A. is to develop agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. This organization, under the direction of Mr. Mitchell, is a very active group. All boys work co-operatively in the purchasing of livestock and seeds. The boys have exhibits at both the state and county fair. They sponsor a fishing trip to Jag Lake, and have an annual arent and son banquet. The F.F.A. have bas-etball and softball teams which play intramural and local teams. The Reedsburg chapter is one of the largest in the state. In 1947 as well as in 1948, this organization has received the Chapter Honor Award for being an outstanding chapter in the state. Officers of this club are: Evan Schenkat, president; Orland Reimer, vice-president; Bernard Long, secretary; Edward Meyer, treasurer; Robert Vosen, sentinel. Weisc. R. Schrank. D. Lueckens, H. Herwig, C. Middlesccd. FOR EFFORTS - AWARDS 41 Row 1: M. Ilassc, J. Goodman. P. Pearson. D. Holden. Mr. Mayfield. M. Farbcr. L. Parkhurst, H. Gavin. Row 2: H. Schwcnkhoff. D. Krac-mer. M. Ulrich. J. St. Claire. R. Hubbard, L. Baumgarien, W. Mi-chalsen. 1. Shanahan. K.. Trachsler. Row 3: M. Ruchlow, E. Stoltc. W. Skinner. M. Brimmer. O. Hassc, E. Meyer. P. Dickie. W. Strampe. D. Hoege. Row 4: R. Steinhorst, D. Goetsch, E. Snyder, J. Ulrich. R. B'ndl, K. Baumgartcn. G. Ulrich. P. Treptow. Hod and (Bun.. . Hiflc Club. . . Another one of the most important activities in school is the Rod and Gun Club.” What dost all these youths learn? Under the capable direction of Mr. May-field the forty boys of this club learn much about hunting and fishing. During the hunting season the club goes on hunting trips, where they improve their hunting abilities and knowledge of guns. During the winter months the club makes flies in preparation for the fishing season. In their spare time they have conservation movies and discussions of new game laws. The officers are: Marlen Farber, pres.; Donald Holden, vice-pres.; Percy Pearson, seev-treas.; and Jim Goodman, reporter. Wouldst thou perchance explain to me what all these lads are doing with these tubes ? Those are rifles, and they are practicing marksmanship. This organization of 35 members, meets every Monday, under the direction of Mr. Lathrope. The boys shoot a D.C.M. course put out by N.R.A. By working through a series of 11 stages successfully, the marksman is awarded a letter. The government is going to issue five rifles to this group. Later on these boys will shoot a W.R. Hearst Postal Match, and also some interscholastic competition. Officers of this club are: Carl Koenig, president; Arvid Steele, secretary-treasurer. Row 1: Mr. Lathrope, L. Felske, R. McWilliams. 0. Reimer, C. Koenig. A; Steele, L. Kruse. H. Tessmer. V. Lathrope. Row 2: R. Gardner, I. Kelley, 1. Goodman. D. Kasten, M. Kruse, C. Churchill, D. Rabuck, B. Koch, J. Roloff, D. Litchfield. B. Klipp. Row 3: j. Horkan, D. Ward, E. Schulte, D. Giese, E. Janzen, E. Speich, M. Austin, B. Roewcr, L. Koenig. Row 1 : G. Harmeyer, P. Eastman, F. Mommsen. D. Hudzinski, Mrs. Laper. Row 2: D. Stoeckman. I). Backmnn. L. Hamburg. E. (.raker. P. Alwin. Row 3: A. Harmon. J. Ribbke. M. Hrabovsky, A. Moldenhoucr, K. Hudzinski. J. Rose. M. Feldmann. pen pals . . . This organization, under the direction of Mrs. Laper, writes letters to teenagers all over the world.” Doth these girls also write to children in England?” Yes, they write to England, Central and South America, and all parts of Europe. At the beginning of the year, they elected a very fine group of girls as officers: president, Geraldine Harmeyer; vice president, Audrey Moldenhauer; secretary, Maxine Hrabovsky; treasurer, Rosemarie Hudzinsky. They had a very successful year promoting good will and friendship between all nations with their friendly letters.” Row 1 : J. Emery, A. Schcnck, S. Meyer, S. Jencwein, C. Hesse, H. Schaefer, E. Held. Mrs. Laper. Row 2: P. Eastman, A. Haefer, L. Thies, D. Meyer, K. Franzen, M. Eastman. M. Braun, E. Crater. Cross iEDord puzzle What art all these blank squares these young maidens do fill with letters?” That is the crosword puzzle club in action. This club has sixteen members who during their Wednesday afternoon activity period Club. . . spend their time working crossword puzzles under the direction of Mrs. Laper. The girls chose as their officers Lois Thies, president; Agnes Schenck, vice-president; and Joyce Emery, secretary-treasurer.” Row 1: D. Horkan, A. Schultz, L. Kancy, R. Klitzkc, W. Schroeder, J. Hudzinski, A. Broas, D. Schicfelbcin. Row 2: J. Piskcy, J. Schlutcr, M. Warren, E. Kocncckc, Miss Finnegan, S. Merkel, H. Gade. C. Baumgarten, B. Schroeder, P. Krueger Row 3: V. Fisher, N. Ninman, C. Gilson, G. Townsend, M. Schaffitzel, K. Sullivan, E. Mente, B. Sass. G. Kutz, B. Schirmang, M. Peterson, J. Suszycki. Row 4: I. Harrington, V. Scnenck, O. Stearns, I). Kutbach, C. Schuett. S. Rouse, S. Dohner. M. Schulenberg, J. White, L. Sass, B. Howard, P. Metcalf. C. Toeder. S. Hanusa. Row 5: D. Schroeder. A. Schcnck. J. Fisher. N. Hinz, A. Henn, M. Schreiner. A. Niemann. M. Schutz, E. Mortensen, M. Collies, K. Tuhus, P. Byrnes. Row 6: I. Goeneweg, J. Foss, M. Fuller, N. Muchow, D. Meyer, S. Flinn. L. Schmidt, E. Held, B. Piskey, L. McDermott, J. Curtis. Row 7. D. Hudzinski, R. Klippel, D. Meyer, D. Hasse, K. Franzen, V. Reinfeldt, G. Wischman, J. Hanold, D. Tcmplin, M. Greenwood, E. Meyer. ©ramatics Club. .. Ah! Methinks this scene portrays the stage. This is the Dramatics club. Because of the large number participating it has been divided into two groups, a Monday group and a Tuesday group, both under the direction of Miss Finnegan. The Monday group chose as their officers Connie Baumgarten, president; Helen Gade, vice-president; and Sally Merkel, secretary-treasurer; while the Tuesday group elected Jean Schulter as president; Betty Schroeder as vice-president; and Mary Warren as secretary-treasurer. The two groups divide into smaller groups which select and put on plays for the rest. Scenery, lighting, and costuming are studied and the group is taught use of stage make-up. ttlotiie Operators dub I’ faith, what a peculiar name for a club. What dost these boys do? This club consists of eight boys who wish to learn how to operate a movie projector. You see, we have talking pictures in this modern age. These boys are under the guidance of Mr. Lath-rope. They help faculty members present movies to their classes by booking the movies and showing them to the group. Most of them are mechanically inclined and therefore find a great deal of enjoyment in this activity. A A Mr. Lathrope, R. Vosen, R. Martin, C. Koenig, R. Harms, E. Schulte, O. Reimer, L. Raedel. Row 1 : Mr. Pozgay. G. Hanusa, D. Hurley, E. Halvensleben, I. Mittlcsccadt. M. McKcwin, C. Sullivan, P. Waldo, M. Fuller, V. Kruse. L. McDermott. C. Kleeber. Row 2: E. Broas, L. Hahn. E. Thies, J. Harrington, F. Austin, L. Meyer. J. Foss, S. Flinn, J. Curtis, S. Merkel. H. Gade, L. Schmidt. Row 3: W. Kelley, V. McDermott, E. Thies, w. Gant, J. Lucht, V. whitrock, L. Foss, P. Meckleberg. E. Frambs, A. Noth. H. Tess-mer. Row 4: R. Jewell, R. Miller, R. L;fngc, J-. Kruse, R. Heiser, C. Tourdot, R. McWilliams. G. Kraemer. Row 5: M. Riphahn, A. Struck, T. Ryczek, H. Schuette, R. Dreifke, M. Kruse. Camera Club.. . MI say lad, what might those mortals be doing with those queer-looking little black boxes?’ I guess you aren’t acquainted with those yet, but those are cameras. They are the mach- ines that helped put the painters of your time out of business. The reason the people in this room have them is that they are members of the Camera Club. Under Mr. Pozgay’s guidance, they take pictures, criticize and decide how their technique can be improved, learn how to develop pictures, and last, but not least, study the important parts of the camera.” health Club. . . The Health Club is a new organization this year. There are only a few girls in the group.” Dost thou have any headmasters for this group?” No, the girls all work together under the direction of Mr. Romoren. They give reports on different subjects, see movies, and learn about diseases that affect all of us.” I think thou has’t a very good idea in this club.” Next year I think there will be many more in this club.” . Pickar, C. Kruse, L. Kli zke, A. Moldenhauer, C. Schuett, A. Henn, Mr. Romoren. 45 Row 1: C. Nachtigal, E. Brochow, C. Kruse. M. Braun, D. Hurley, P. Goehring, M. Payne. Row 2: R. Dcakin. P. Alwin, J. Timmons, V. Whitrock, E. Frambs, P. Fisher, K. Lewis. R. Stcinhorst. Row }: H. Schueite, D. Goetsch, A. Struck, D. Holden, P. Schilling, V. McDermott, M. Ruehlow. Occupation Club... You seem so good at explaining things, worthy friend. X;hat dost thou expect to do when you get out of school?” I'll show you an organization that has really set me thinking. It’s primarily for seniors and meets every Wednesday. It’s called the Occupation Club. Everyone’s given a chance to express his ideas about the future, and then along with it, each person tries to discover how he fits into particular occupations or fields. Mr. Olson is the advisor. Guess you could call it a 'Builder for the future,’ huh?” Aye, I woulds’t think. Quite a system! We never had such things in my day. Ah, but you mortals have foresight.” Row 1 : A. Hcnn, C. Schuett, S. Stevens, A. Noth. Row 2: A. Hein. J. Caldwell. R. Drcifkc. T. R s ck. R. Lange. D. Templin. ftlusic Club . . . Mr. Shakespeare, these people are true music lovers. At their meetings they listen to the finer music, and study the lives of famous composers. Quite often they attend movies showing how' musical radio productions are made, and many other phases of the musical world. The meetings are very interesting but we have no time to linger, so let us pass on.” 46 Row 1 : Miss Wolfe, L. Montgomery, J. Corwith. P. Good, H. Hrabovsky. Row 2: J. Judd, M. Lodge, A. Lodge, J. Hanold. ILitcraru Club. . . Cxs A new addition to R.H.S. activities this year is the literary club. It is made up of a small group of girls under the direction of Miss Wolf.” What doth each fair maiden in this club read? Art any of my works read?” I’m afraid not. Most of the time is spent in leisure reading of a lighter nature. Sometimes one or two of the girls will entertain the rest of the group by giving a book review. This activity is sure to prove a favorite and become a permanent part of the activity program.” Row 1: B. Montgomery, M. Hrabovsky. J. Rose, M. Hudzinski. G. Harmeyer. Miss Piqueue, K. Iranzen H. Reinfeldt. Row 2: A. Halvcnsleben, S. Meyer, R. Klippel, D. Meyer. V. Larhrope, I). Meyer. S Hanusa, M. Schaffltzet. Row 3: L. Thics, J. Groeneweg, B. Waddell. L. Tourdot, J. Emery. L. Montgomery. P. Schyvinck, P. Goehnng. Xibraru Club. . . O' Oh books, now doth I come into my realm!” Yes, Mr. Shakespeare, we have two shelves of your books here.” Forsoothe, why art these damsels scurrying around?” These twenty-four girls, under the guidance of Miss Piquette are assigned various tasks by their president, Geraldine Harmeyer. They straighten books, make posters advertising books, and check books for missing pages. The girls distribute magazines to the teachers. They also do a little housework, like dusting the shelves and keeping everything in order.” Row 1 : Mr. Mayfield, Mr. Feuerstein, Mr. Soha. Miss Wolf. Miss Piqueue. Mrs. Schmitt. Row 2: V. Fisher. P. Goehring. C. Schuett, D. Mortensen. M. Bodendein, R. Klippcl. L. Prange. Row 3: I. Schluter. J. Groeneweg. D. Kutzbach, G. Harmeyer, V. Lathrope. M. Jermo, P. Dorow, S. Dohner. J. Schluter. Row 4: R. Heiser, D. Hudzinski, M. Lodge, D. Lindloff, C. Hesse. A. Henn. C. Baumgarten, L. Felske. S. Flinn. B. Jewell. Row 5: J. Lucht, M. Breen. R. Hudzinski, L. Schmidt, J. Hulburt, J. Krueger, O. Curtin, L. Foss, G. Wischman, J. Foss, D. Kracmcr. jforcnsics . . . An unusually large number of boys and girls participated in forensics this year. The different categories were orations, humorous and serious declamations, extemporaneous reading, original orations, and extemporaneous speaking. The following people took part in the league meet at Portage after having won the local elimination contest: Ralph Heiser in ora- tions, Joyce Hulburt in serious declamations, Sheila Flinn in humorous declamations, Geri Harmeyer in extemporaneous reading, Lorna Foss in original orations, and Jack Lucht in extemporaneous speaking. Ralph, Jack, and Gerri all received A” ratings in this contest. Even though they all couldn’t reach higher goals, these people derive a great deal of experience in participating in this activity. FORENSIC WINNERS Gerri Harmeyer, Jack Lucht, Sheila Flinn, Joyce Hulburt, Ralph Heiser, Lorna Foss Row 1 : Mr. Pozgay, C. Kleebcr, L. McDermott. P. Byrnes, P. Krueger. J. Groencweg, P. Schyvinck. M. Carroll. Row 2: S. Parkhurst, H. Meyer, C. Baumgarten. D. Gregory, E. Koenecke. B. Piskey, D. Schuett, E. Held. Row 3: M. Schulcnburg, J. Suszycki, ). Curtis, H. Reinfeldt, L. Schmidt. S. Merkel, H. Gade, J. Foss. Majorettes dub... Commerce Club. . . Mr. Shakespeare, I suppose you’ve been wondering what these girls are doing.” These girls are members of the Majorette’s club. They are taught the fundamentals of twirling a baton. Figure-eights, cartwheels, and finger-twirls are just a few of the twirls which you see demonstrated. At an annual contest some of the girls compete in twirling, with girls and boys from neighboring schools.” This is a very important activity to take for girls who plan on doing secretarial work or other work in this field. They learn how to get along with other people, and try to build up their own personalities, which will be very helpful to them when they get office jobs.” Aye, one woulds’t think that personality is of great importance.” D. Schroeder. E. Monte. J. Gade. P. Alwin, Mrs. Schmitt, L. Hasz, V. Reinfeldt. B. Fish. M. Hcmbergcr, C. Tocdcr. 49 K. Lewis, J. Gude. M. Payne, D. Templin, Mrs. Schmitt, P. Schulte '(Dimes press 3taff afetu patrol. . . “Dost your institutions receive any recognition in the weekly periodical?” Yes, Mr. Shakespeare, very much so. Each week this efficient staff picks up scraps of news from our school and writes it up for the Reedsburg Times Press.” My faith, ’tis odd, all this commotion, and yet so few disasters?” Mr. Shakespeare, it is the work of our Safety Patrol who put forth much effort to keep us safe. Led by Capt. Arvid Steele, this group tries to prevent accidents at street crossings at R.H.S.” Every year we have a special weekend during the football season which we call Homecoming.’’ What dost thou mean, Homecoming?” It’s a special time in the fall of the year when all the former classmates of R.H.S. get together to reminisce and to celebrate the expected victory. This year we had our Homecoming on October 29. The afternoon events started with talks given by alumni, followed by the class skits. The juniors took first place honors, followed by the seniors, sophomores, and freshmen respectively. After that came a parade in which the band, team, royalty, and homerooms participated. The winning float was presented by the sophomore homeroom 203. The game added to the celebration as we skunked” Portage 14-0. The attractive royal couple, King Ralph Johansen and Queen Janice Krueger, reigned over the victory dance with the following as their Court of Honor: Marita O’Brien and George Johansen, Maxine Schreiner and Bob McCarthy, Mary Warren and Billy Roewer. This concluded a successful Homecoming.” That remindest me of the beautiful May Day pageants we had in Merrie England. Thou wouldst have thought them magnificent, I trow.” Row 1 : D. Curtin, G. Johansen. K. Martin, D. Schroeder, E. Schenkat, R. Johansen, R. Volk, W. Mylrea, F. Harris, H. Gates, Coach Krueger. Row 2: Coach Feuerstein, L. Hoff, L. Darrow, L. Byrnes, D. Zimmerman, A. Brylla, D. Schroeder, H. Schroeder, R. Bill, B. Holden, R. McCarthy, Coach Johannes. Row 3: C. Bohl. R. Harms, J. Prangc, L. Holtz, D. Kracmcr, E. Reynolds. B. Bill. R. Flohr, J. Lutz, R. Deakin, Manager. Row •!: R. Olson, J. Gant, L. Lassallctte, W. Lucdtkc, D. Gicse, W. Varncs, J. Gschwind. Row 5: M. Alwin. D. Knuth, D. Pilgcr, E. Buchsteincr, L. Haefer, B. Harmeyer, K. Vertein, W. Roever. Row 6: J. Smith, J. Kelley, C. Johansen, R. Roloff, D. Stout, T. Ninman, R. Meyer, A. Hintz, G. Woodruff. D. Vertein. Jfootball. . . This is our football team. They campaigned under the able direction of our head coach Paul Krueger, and his two assistants, Don Johannes and Charles Feuerstein.” Forsooth, wert thou successful?” Indeed we were. Why we won five games and lost only three. Four of the games we won were conference games which gave us a standing of third in the conference. We split even on two non-conference games. This year, more than ever, we were hampered by injuries, but the boys came through by fighting all the harder. We opened the season by going to Viro- qua where we drubbed them 25 to 6. After a defeat by Mauston, 6 to 0, we opened the conference season by beating Wisconsin High and Wisconsin Dells by the scores of 25-7 and 14-0 respectively. Next we trekked to Richland Center where everyone except the manager got into the scoring column as we waltzed by them to the tune of 34-12. After a trip down south to Fort Atkinson, we returned much chastened at being defeated 26-9. At our Homecoming game we beat Portage 14-0. We ended the season by losing a heartbreaker to Baraboo, 7-0. At the end of the season, the twenty-one lettermen chose Don Schroeder as honorary captain.” 53 e Ronnie Bill, LG Laurence Byrnes, LH Duane Zimmerman, FB Ralph Volk, LG Boh Schroeder, RE chcdulc ♦ ♦ Sept. 17, Viroqua ...... Sept. 24, Mauston ...... Oct. 1, Wisconsin High Oct. 8, Wisconsin Dells Oct. 15, Richland Center Oct. 22, Fort Atkinson .. Oct. 29, Portage ....... Nov. 3, Baraboo ........ We They ... 25 6 ... 0 6 ... 25 7 ... 14 0 ... 34 12 ... 9 26 ... 14 0 ... 0 7 i Dale Schroeder, RE A Reedsburg Touchdown! Herman Schroetler, LH Evan Schendal, RG John Roediger, C Slopped again. Ralph ]obansen. RT Kennelh Marlin C Waller Mylrea, LT Reedsburg nails 'em! George Johansen, FB Heroes of TR.H.3. Mr. Shakespeare, I now want to introduce to you, twelve of the biggest heroes of R.H.S. — This year’s basketball squad. Such teamwork, co-operation, such magnificent exhibitions of passing, dribbling, and shooting! Starting in the upper right hand corner is Jimmy Arenz, a past master in the art of playing guard. His dribbling thrilled all of us more than once. Below him is Billy Frazier. Six feet four inches of dead shot forward. On both long shots and rebounds there are very few who can begin to compare with him. Then comes Big Bob Schroedcr. His six feet, five inches of rebounding fury and his free throwing were things of beauty to watch. That smiling person under Bob is Floyd Harris, better known as Bucky.” You might call him a Jack of all positions. Yup, he played them all and did a swell job at each. Next in line is Cisco. Sometimes he is called Marlen Farber. Despite the fact that his lack of height was a distinct disadvantage he still did a very good job at guard. Now comes Ralph Johansen. Ralph w-as a very good rebound man at his center position until he became ineligible at midseason because of age. Then it’s Don Schroeder. Don was a speedster forward until he too became ineligible because of age. Above Don is Dale Schroeder. Dale was by far one of our outstanding defensive men. He never scored over seven points in a game, but he scored them when they were needed. Jim Caldwell, the next in line, was another of our speedy guards. He has the ability to score and score fast as the Baraboo game will testify. He scored twenty-one points in the game with our arch rivals. Now we come to Blair Holden. Blair is a junior guard who showed great promise of being a big scoring threat on next year’s team. Herman Schroeder and Clifford Wangen, whose pictures are next in that order, transferred from the B” squad in midseason when Don and Ralph were declared ineligible. They will be two of the best players on next year’s team. Tip-off of the Dells game, and another victory! (Schedule... We They Nov. 16, Viroqua ................. 52 29 Nov. 19, Sparta .................. 60 35 Nov. 23, Mauston ................. 65 20 Nov. 30, Wisconsin High .......... 46 18 Dec. 3, Monroe ................... 39 35 Dec. 7, Viroqua .................. 46 34 Dec. 10, Richland Center ......... 32 14 Dec. 16, Portage ................. 65 30 Dec. 27, West De Pere ............ 57 43 We They Dec. 28, Shawano .......... 50 45 Jan. 4, Mauston .......... 38 19 Jan. 7, Stoughton .......... 56 23 Jan. 11, Wisconsin Dells ....... 63 31 Jan. 14, Baraboo ............... 52 29 Jan. 21, Edgerton .......... 51 37 Jan. 28, Fort Atkinson ......... 37 48 Feb. 4, Wisconsin Dells ....... 49 36 Feb. 8, Portage .............. 66 44 Feb. 11, Richland Center ....... 72 41 Feb. 18, Baraboo ................. 38 28 Up in the air — to score ss.m u4 AEEDS - XX BUl How 1: D. Schroeder, F. Harris, B. Schroeder, J. Arena. W. Frazier, J. Caldwell. _ . Row 2: W. Mylrea, Mgr., D. Schroeder. R. Johansen, B. Holden, C. VC'angen. M. Farber, H. Schroeder. Coach Krueger. Championship llccord Here, Mr. Shakespeare, are a few facts and figures about the marvelous basketball team that represented R.H.S. this past season. First, some figures: Biggest winning margin 45 pts. R.H.S. 65 ............................. Mauston, 20 Smallest winning margin 2 pts. R.H.S. 4l ..................... Wisconsin Rapids, 39 Biggest losing margin .........11 pts. R.H.S. 37 ........................ Fort Atkinson. 48 Smallest losing margin .......... 4 pts. R.H.S. 44 . Hurley, 48 Highest total score .........114 pts. R.H.S. 62 ............................ Kimberly, 52 Lowest total score ..........46 pts. R.H.S. 32 ....................... Richland Center, 14 Total points R.H.S................................1428 Opp. total points ............................... 954 Season record .........................Won 26, Lost 2 NOW SOMF FACTS: Our most exciting games were played with Monroe, Madison Central and Wisconsin Rapids. The scores were: Reedsburg 39, Monroe 35; Reedsburg 4l, Wisconsin Rapids 39; Reedsburg 50, Madison Central 42. The Wisconsin Rapids game was also the closest. We won it when Jimmy Arenz let fly a side shot just as the gun went off. The Madison Central game was the 28th straight game that we won at home on the South School floor. The last time we were beaten at home was on December 20, 1946. Portage defeated us then. This record includes five non-conference, five tournament, and eighteen conference games. As for our arch-rivals, Baraboo, well, right now we have won eight straight games from them. This is the second year in a row that we have won the Southern Ten Conference and the Reedsburg sub-regional crowns. Altogether, our team collected four new championship trophies this year. They are: Southern Ten Conference, Reedsburg Regional Tournament, Waupun Sectional Tournament, and State Tournament First Consolation. This is the second year in the history of R. H. S that we were represented at the state tournament. It was also the most successful season in the history of R. H. S. basketball. The teams we played in the tournaments and the resulting scores: REGIONAL R.H.S. 44 ....................... Baraboo 21 R.H.S. 45 ........................ Portage 24 R.H.S. 50 ................. Madison Central 42 SECTIONAL R.H.S. 58 .................... Beaver Dam 46 R.H.S. 60 ........................... Lodi 33 STATE R.H.S. 44 .......................... Hurley 48 R.H.S. 41 ................ Wisconsin Rapids 39 R.H.S. 62 ....................... Kimberly 52 58 Our heroes: Bob Schroeder, Jim Arenz, and Bill Frazier We hold our breath Bob puts one in Who’s is it? Ills up — and in Oh, so high! One at a time, fellas Row 1 : |. Gschwind, E. Hisscy, J. Roloff, E. Reynolds, D. Ryczek. Row 2: Mr. Johannes, D. Skinner, L. Darrow, T. Ryczek, C. Wangen, L. Holtz, H. Schroeder. � B SCHEDULE Nov. 16, Viroqua ........ Nov. 19, Sparta ........ Nov. 23, Mauston ........ Nov. 30, Wisconsin High Dec. 3, Monroe ......... Dec. 7, Viroqua ........ Dec. 10, Richland Center Dec. 16, Portage ....... Jan. 4, Mauston ........ Jan. 6, Stoughton Jan. 11, Wisconsin Dells Jan. 14, Baraboo ....... Jan. 21, F. F. A........ Jan. 28, Lime Ridge 'Ceam .. We They 26 16 27 11 31 22 33 21 28 17 35 21 26 13 28 8 34 24 45 16 26 15 22 37 42 22 42 19 Feb. 4, Wisconsin Dells 55 31 Feb. 8, Portage 33 19 Feb. 11, Richland Center 28 38 Feb. 18, Baraboo 31 26 The B-team this year followed the winning example set by the varsity by winning 16 out of 18 games. The team, coached by Mr. Johannes, showed very good form in defeating some strong opposition. Most of their games brought as much enthusiasm from the crowd as the varsity games. They had an exceptionally alert defense and a very well balanced offensive attack. Some of the top scorers were Tom Ryczek, Lyle Holtz and John Gschwind. Many of these boys will have to fill varsity positions next year. 60 Row l: Mr. Fcuerscein, B. Miller, F. Harris, J. Goodman, E. Gschwind, L. Byrnes. (5olf and ICcnms What are these odd looking weapons? Don’t worry, Mr. Shakespeare, they aren’t weapons, they’re just instruments of sport and pleasure. Our golf club participates in this invigorating exercise every spring. They go out to the Country Club at least once a week to learn the fundamentals of golf. A golf team has also been formed which plays teams of other schools. Both the club and the team are under the direction of Mr. Feuerstein. Both the students and Mr. Feuerstein have lots of fun. The tennis team, under the direction of Mr. Soha also hold their activities during the spring. They practice down at the courts on South Locust street. As a climax, they participate in a tennis tournament near the end of the school year. Row 1 : I. Kelley, R. Olson, J. Roediger, M. Martin, Mr. Soha. Row 2: E. Meyer, P. Schilling, A. Steele, E. Janzen, E. Kramer. 61 Row 1 : A. Nieman, M. Schutz. D. Meyer. A. Rabuck. E. Halvensleben, N. Cowan, M. Muchow, N. Muchow, L. Friske. J. Fisher, D. Kruse, L. Schmidt. Row 2: A. I.chman, B. Schrocder, L. Prangc, L. Foss. M. Hcmbcrger, J. Markham, J. Rose, Miss Inman, J. Schlieckau, M. Breen, C. Schuetc. V. Fisher. Row 3: H. Vertcin, A. Rosenbalm, D. Ewing, D. Masse, R. Klippel, H. Cade. J. Foss. J. Suszycki, E. Held, D. Schuetc, H. Horkan, P. Schulte, C. Sullivan, F. Cady. Row 4: 1. Schluter, M. Blank, C. Gilson, J. Curtis, V. Corwith, S. Parkhurst. P. Krueger, P. Byrnes, J. Piskey, S. Hanusa, M. Warren, J. Harrington. Row 5: C. Tuhus, J. Austin, D. Meyer, C. Frazier, L. Mittlesteadt, M. Gurgle, M. Luetkens. D. Litchfield, G. Kopf, P. Brimmer, A. Herritz, P. Hintz. M. McKewin. Row 6: P. Vachta. E. Meyer. M. Pugh, B. Hindi, L. Meyer, M. Sparks, L. Hasz. J. Kopf, M. Holly, C. Greenwood, L. Felske. Row 7. M. Schreiner, R. Hudzinski, L. Klitzke, I). Templin, M. Greenwood, A. Kosch, W. Wollen. K. Franzcn, L. Hahn, B. Gehrke, which are found to be heathlful for them as well as for the boys. They give them a chance for exercise and for relaxation of the mind. N. Hinz. N. Ready. (5. 31. 31. This club of girls under the direction of Miss Inman, our physical education teacher, went out for various girls' sports. Girls? In my day a fair damsel was sweet and dainty. These days, girls, too, participate in sports such as volleyball, softball, and basketball, They have officers too, just as all of the rest of our clubs. As president, they elected Jean Markham; vice-president, June Rose; and as secretary-treasurer, Mildred Hemberger. Many girls found this club entertaining and are anxious to participate again next year. CHEERLEADERS These fire girls helped greatly its cheering our team on to victory: Evelyn Frambs, Ardel Noth, Evelyn Koenecke, Sue Dohner, Paula Krueger, and Mary Warren. CAPTAINS OF THE INTRAMURAL TEAMS Row 1: D. Zimmerman, M. Alwin, E. Gschwind, D. Curtin Row 2: H. Gates, G. Ulrich, G. Olson, L. Byrnes intramural Basketball The intramural teams were made up of boys who didn’t qualify for the high school teams but who were interested in playing basketball. This year eight teams were formed, making the competition rugged. Through a series of playoffs, Duane Zimmerman’s team came out on top. Zimmy and Jim Goodman did most of the scoring. In. second place was the F.F.A. senior team coached by Mr. Mitchell. This is one of the finest examples of school spirit and sportsmanship that exists in our school. Zimmerman's winning team. Dick Skinner, Jerry Gant, Jim Goodman, Jim Lutz, John Roediger, Duane Zimmerman, Walter Luedtke Office Girls: Office Girls: Norma Muchow, Lorraine Krueger, Connie Baumgartcn, Mavis Blank Joan Corwith, Mida Greenwood, Gay Foss, Audrey Lehman ENERAL ELECTRIC ...vWESTINGMOUSE | PPL1AKCES HECTRlCAt CO Magazine Sales Managers: Rose Hudzinski, Percy Pearson German Band: Bob Miller, Duane Zimmerman Paul Schilling, Holland Lange, Eldon Thies, John Roediger. Fifteen-cent-a-week Helpers: Patsy Dorow, Jeneane Dargel Representative to Badger Boys’ State. Jim Caldwell D.A.R. Winner, Geri Harmeyer PEP BAND 1. Jim, Ralph, and Rob 6. If ignorance is bliss . . . . 2. Too much night life, Vies 7. Ralph and Kate at the H O 3. Darn that shoestring! 8. Oh, my achin' feet 4. 5. Zimmy Need a moving van? 9. Pud's catastrophe. 10. Jean, don't tell us you're that good! 11. Hi, Willie! 12. Mable and her helpers dishing it out. 1. Busy Beaters 4. F.F.A. officers 2. When we were sopho- 5. Jeneane mores 6. M'm, that looks good, Sue 3. There she stood, a maiden 7. Just posing fair 8. My name's Vic 9. Joan and Bob 10. One of our snappy majorettes 11. The Tams Club 12. Shirley caught unaware 13. Me and my daddy 1. Kate, Evelyn, Lois, and Connie 2. Miss Inman before the hike. 3. Now let me tell one. 4. Well now, you listen to me! 5. Nance. 6. Time Out! 7. Eyes on the copy, please. 8. Who's keeping who warm? 9. Pals, Joe and Kate 10. The Black Derby 11. What are you hiding? 12. Homeroom 205 13. UGH! ! 14. Music?? 15. Now, it goes this way. 16. The one that didn't get away. 17. Kate, quit your giggling!