Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

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Senior Class History On September 7, 1953, we entered the halls of R.H.S. as lowly Frosh. The Seniors were surprised at our quick recovery after our initiation dance, as we easily walked away with Homecoming. We chose Dawn Lingard Cassity, class president, Don Mayfield Jr., vice-president; Delores Grosklaus, secretary-treasurer; and Dick Schroeder, Ronald Owen, and Helen Hamburg our Loyalty representatives, to lead us. Our size was both a help and hindrance to us as we ran away with magazine sales, only to end up fourth in Loyalty. As industrious Sophomores, we became real competitors for the Loyalty trophy. We chose Don Mayfield, president; Larry Droes, vice-president; Betty Cassity, secretary-treasurer; and Carol Vogel, Karen Erickson, and Teresa Horkan Loyalty representatives. Once again we succeeded in taking the two points for magazine sales, and proved we were better able to compete for Loyalty, for now we moved into third place. As Juniors, our race for the Loyalty Trophy began immediately when we took top honors for our skit and cheering at Homecoming. The officers for our Junior year were Larry Droes, president; Gerald Blakeslee, vice- president; Monica Scoon, secretary-treasure; Alberta Gall, Elaine Schulenberg, and Angie Gerber Loyalty repre- sentatives. The choosing of our class rings and Prom theme caused a bubble of excitement within the halls of R.H.S. We selected Gerald Blakeslee our Prom king, who with Virginia Mielke, his queen, reigned on his South Sea Isle in the South Pacific. Admidst all this activity we managed to advance to second place in Loyalty. On graduation day we will fondly recall all the memories we shared. There was rarely a moment without some surprising, exciting occurence. As Seniors we elected the following officers: Louis Pingel, president; Fred Harmeyer, vice-president; Pat Mundth, secretary-treasurer; Alberta Gall, Ronald Thies, and Regnald Werth as Loyalty representatives. They have done an excellent job in paving the way to the moment when the familiar strains of the Alma Mater are heard, and the class of 56” in caps and gowns, look forward to the future. In all our activities we found Mr. Lynett, our faculty advisor, most helpful and inspiring. We owe him a great deal and want to express our sincere appreciation for his efforts in our behalf. Class Officers FIRST ROW: P. Mundth, E. Schulenburg. C. Vogel, K. Erickson. A. Gall. SECOND ROW: R. Thies. F. Harmeyer, L. Pingel. R Werth. 23

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CAROL VOGEL Carol” We all wish that we could be As full of fun as Carol Lee Woodstock Illinois 1; Gleaner 3,4; Dra- matics 3; Loyalty Rep. 2,4; Sr. Class Play 4; Homecoming Rep 2; Golf 2,3,4; Solo Ensemble 2,3,4; Madrigals 3.4; Chorus 2; Choir 3,4; Honor Roll 2; G.A.A. 2,3,4. HAROLD J. VOSEN Snowball Model farmer he will make Driving a tractor and swinging a rake. F.F.A. 3.4. JOYCE WACHOLTZ Joyce” Her flippant ways we must confess are sure to bring her happiness. Sr. Class Play 4. GLORIA WAGNER Gloria’ Quiet, but all the more worthy. F.H.A. 1,4; Sr. Class Play 4; Chorus 1 Choir 4. JIM WALLEN Wally” Skinny? Well, that ain't no skin off my back. Gleaner 4; Purple Banner 3,4; Safety Patrol 1,2,3; Sr. Class Play 4; Intramurals 2,3,4. MARY WERTH Werthless” Ask her if her heart is in her work She'll say YUP ' right here. Purple Banner 3,4; F.H.A. 1; Tennis 3; Badger Girls State 3; Chorus 1; Choir 2. 3,4; Good Citizen 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. REGINALD D. WERTH Reggie” In physics class he merits prize Straight A's'' he has made. Loyalty 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; D.H.I.A. 1,2,3, 4; Intramurals 1. 22 EUGENE WILCOX Willy” In football he holds the line and as a friend he's really fine. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Sr. Class Play 4; Lettermens Club 4; Baseball 3; Intramurals 2,3,4; Volleyball 3.

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Juniors FIRST ROW: D. Churchill. N. Duzinski. S. Baumgarten, D. Gardner, R. Gundrum, N. Fusch, L. Crakcr. M Brennan, G. Courtier. SECOND ROW: J. Giebel, J. Birch, W. Comte. H. Farber, G. Gaetzke, G. Flynn, B. Harrison. THIRD ROW: L. Gudenschwager, V. Coleman. M. Coleman, M. Dickie, B. Haefcr, N. Carroll, P. Foley, J. Brunhoefer, D. Carroll. FOURTH ROW: D. Frank, G. Fraycr, B. Gavin, J. Casey. E. Droes. D. Haugh. J. Geffert. FIFTH ROW': L. Brandt, D. Chandler, T. Hanson, D. Gilson, F. Austin, B. Burmestrr, D. Foss. J. Bill. As upper classmen the Juniors of 57” returned to school look- ing forward to another success- ful year. The important decision of choosing class rings, was reached in October, and finally in the latter part of December they arrived. There are many boys and girls that are demonstrating their ability in musical and athletic fields by the large number tak- ing part. They claim 3 A” squad cheerleaders, the Drum Major, four majorettes, and the assistant band director. Class Officers FIRST ROW: A. Spcich, C. Schreve, J Mundth. J. Kohlmeyer. SECOND ROW: J. Bill, C. Curtin, R. Gundrum, L. Olson, J. Geffert 24