Reedsburg High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Reedsburg, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

Some of the memories which we will cherish most dearly in future years include those of our school life. The Gleaner staff hopes that just as leaf- ing through a scrapbook brings back incidents long forgotten, so leafing through this annual will bring back many happy moments to remember. For the freshmen it will be the first volume of their high school days; for the seniors it will be the last and precious. er you be stirred to tears or as you reminisce, recalling the events and activities in which you participated, and even more important the classmates, who have scattered near and far, you will realize that these days were some of the happiest of your life. Now for these memories, turn the pages with us. U E EEIUEMBER. DEDICATION Among our Moments to Remember are those we spent in our Social Problems class under the guidance of Mr. Ophoven. He was always ready to lend a friendly ear and give sound advice to anyone who asked for it. The sugges- tions he gave us on how to make the most out of our future will never be forgotten. Besides having a place in our memory as a teacher, he will also have one as a friend to Reedsburg youth outside of school. Many who have not had him in class, have learned to know him from his direction of our recreational affairs. We the class of 1957 dedicate our Gleaner to him to show our appreciation for all he has done for us in high school. ROY T. NORMINGTON, B.Ed., M.A. Dear Seniors: There have been many Moments to Remember during your atten- dance at Webb High - moments of success and, as in life, moments of fail ure. Probably the most pleasing memory of all will come when you receive your diploma signifying that you have successfully completed the requirements for graduation. I sincerely hope that, as the years pass, each of you will have the memory and the satisfaction of knowing that you have made the most of your opportunities and that sincerity, joy in life, intelligence, friendliness, resourcefulness, strength of purpose, gracious manners, beauty of spirit, generosity, dependability, helpfulness, and nobility of conduct, will be the real measure of your success. V 4 Best wishes. C. Phillips. R. VVirth, 1 Lassallette, A. Erickson. R. Normington, K. Gehrke, W. Gant, J. Seering 5 IRENE R. CLAUSON. B.E., M.S. Typing, Forensics WINIFRED ERWIN, B.S., M.S. Art EUGENE CRAMER, B.S. V Speech, English II, Geography, Beaver Play House, All School Play, Forensics, Senior Class Play JACK R. FRISCH. B.S. American History, Forensics, Purple Banner DON GERSTAD, B .S. ERNA E. GRAEPP, B .A . Industrial Arts I, Drivers Education, Librarian, Library Club, Football Junior Red Cross 6 FACULTY PETER HAFNER, B.S. English I, String Music VERONA HAPPLE, B.A. English IV, Latin I. II, Gleaner, Loyalty Council, Forensics 6 GEORGE NICK HOLMES, B.S. Physical Education 1, II, Football, Basketball, Baseball irrito DON JOHANNES, B.S. Industrial Arts I, II, III, IV LOIS M. LAPER, B.S., M .A. T.R. LATHROPE, B.S., M.S., Geography, Algebra, S.S. Forensics Agriculture III, IV, D.H.I.A., Rifle Club. Movie Operators, F.F.A. kid uCL JOSEPH C . LYNETT, B .E., M .A . Qo)nmerce, Advanced Typing, Shorthand, World History, Purple Banner, Tennis MARY LYNETT, B.A. English III JOSEPH A . OPHOVEN, B .S ., M.A. Social Problems, Loyalty Council, Senior Class Advisor MARLYS MALLOW, B.A. English, I, 11, Gleaner DONALD MAYFIELD, B.E. World History, Rod and Gun, Safety Patrol, Sophomore Class Advisor CAMERON REED, B.E., M.Ed. Geography, Social Studies 7,8, Freshman Basketball, B-team Football, Forensics DON REINiCKE, B.S. Physics, Advanced Math., Geometry, Football, B-team Basketball, Golf DELORES J. R1ECK, B.S. Home Economics II, IV, F.H.A. FACULTY GURVIN ROMOREN, B .S., M .S. General Science, Biology, Loyalty Council, Magazine Sales Chairman NORMAN SC HEIN, B.S., M.S. English 7,8, General Science 9, Football, Intramurals, Volley- ball EDWARD THOMPSON, B.S. Chemistry, Junior Class Advisor, Camera Club WALLACE WESENBURG 7th and 8th Grade, Math Social Studies, Class Advisor DORIS WANDREY, B.S. Home Economics I, III, F.H.A. Q GILBERT WESTERMAN, B.E. Science 7,8 NANCY FARBER Secretary 9 BERNICE MOYES Secretary E. Burmester, G. LeMoine, M. Flohr, G. Laschinski, L. Rhode, K. Gibeaut, W. Dill, C. Burmester, J. West. For man of the students of Reedsburg High, their scrap- book will include memories of bus rides to and from school. They will remember standing in the cold on a winter morning and the relief when the bus finally came; the after school rush to get one of the best seats; and, after a noisy, fun- filled ride, arriving home just in time for supper. We would like to pay tribute to the many bus drivers who transport more than half of the students of our school each day. c 0 M M U T £ 10 FLOYD AUSTIN Em According to Erst you can prove anything by figures. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Letterman's Club 4; Baseball 2,3; Intramurals 1; Homecoming Representative 4; Senior Class Play 4; Good Citizen 2; Volleyball 1,2,3; Prom Royalty 3. SUSAN MAE BAUMGARTEN Susie We all agree that Sue is keen, Homecoming saw her reign as queen. Gleaner 3.4; Dramatics 4; F.H.A. 1; Majorette 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 2,3; Tennis 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Madrigals 3; Glee Club 1; Choir 2,3,4; Band 1.2,3.4; G,A.A, 1.2.3.4. LAWRENCE BRANDT Larry Studying is an institution, but I don't want to go there. Football 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4. JAMES BILL Ace Ace is really tops in sports. On the field or on the courts. Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Loyalty Representative 1,2; Class President 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Golf 1,2,3,4; Badger Boys State 3; Homecoming Representative 3.4; Baseball 1,2,3.4; Intramurals 1; Honor Roll 1,3; Good Citizen 1; Volleyball 1; Latin Club 4; Prom Royalty 3. JOSEPH L. BIRCH Joe I'm really quite serious when there's a teacher around. X Football 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Safety Patrol 1,2: i Homecoming Representative 4. MARY BRENNAN Mary She has charm in her quiet way. Solo and Ensemble 2; Band 1,2; Chorus 1.2. Football JOANNE BRUNHOEFER Jo Witty, wise and thankful too, never idle when there's something to do. Forensics 1,3,4; Solo and Ensemble 2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Honor RoU 1,2; Chorus 1,2. WILLIAM G. BURMESTER Bill As Homecoming King Bill was seen, He acki Club 3,4; Ho NANCY CARRO Dark hair,. Chorus 1.2. Ch m. ,3,4; Letterman's g 4j Volleyball 1. Dolly- merry humor, she's a prize. itot Class Play 4. gas. He bums up the road and fast. Football 1; BasketballT; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 3,4; Baseball 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Choir 4; Volleyball 3,4. DICK CHANDLER Dicker A change of lipstick now and then, Is relished by the best of men. Rifle Club 2,3; Safety Patrol 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 4; Tennis 2,3,4; Solo Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Madrigals 4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3,4. DONNA MAE CHURCHILL ••Donna Sugar'n'spice, you know what we mean, no wonder she was once our Prom Queen. Gleaner 4; Purple Banner 3; Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; F.H.A. 3; Chorus 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 2,3,4; Prom Queen 3; Solo and Ensemble 3,4; Pep Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4. MARY COLEMAN Mary Speech is silver, but silence is golden. Library Club 3,4. VERONICA COLEMAN Veronica A quiet girl in all respects. F.H.A. 4. WALLACE COMTE Wallace I never worry, I never fret, If I can't remember, I just forget. GAIL COURTIER Coach Who is she not to enjoy life? F. H.A. 3,4; Forensics 2; G. A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 2. CAROL CURTIN Carol The pep that in her cheers she shows, Is with her always, from head Gleaner 4; Loyalty Representativeness Secre- tary-Treasurer 1; Cheerleadery r3 . aptain 3; Senior Class Play 4; 3; 3,4; Good Citizen 2; G.A, Prom Royalty 3; All MARGARET DICKIE Muggs Happy grin, pleasant smile, Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; Senior Claj EUGENE DROES Pee Wee” I'm so bashful, and you're so brave. Football 1,2,3; Safety Patrol 2; Senior Class Play 4; Intramurals 1,2; Choir 4. LENORE CRAKER Polly A pleasant word for everyone. That's her mark well done. F.H.A. 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Solo and Ensemble 3,4; Pep Band 4; Band 2,3,4; Honor Roll 1; Chorus 2; G.A.A. 2,3,4. Q £ N I O R Q NANCY DUZINSKI Duz She likes to draw, she likes to sing, Duz” likes to do most everything. Forensics 4; Senior Class Play 4; Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; G.A.A. 4. HARLAND FARBER Harland If the gift of gab were riches. I'd be broke.” GERALD FLYNN Jerry Now, if I were principal--- F.F.A. 2,3; Rod and Gun 3; Rifle Club 4. PAT FOLEY Pat Always happy, my wants are few, lots of clothes and a car will do. Purple Banner 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Senior Class Play 4. DONALD FOSS Redbird When it shines on his head, the sun shines Red. Purple Banner 4; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Safety Patrol 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Movie Operators 3; Choir 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Volley- ball 1,2,3,4. NANCY JEAN FUSCH Nan To draw is her obsession, it could be her profession. Cheerleader 2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4. DONNA GARDNER Donnie A nice quiet, likeable gal. Library Club 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 3,4. JAMES GEFFERT Jim He goes the musical direction, the mainstay of the trombone section. Dramatics 4; Loyalty Represenative 4; Class Vice- President 3; Choir 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2; Forensics 3; RifjgHLiub 1,2,3.4 jStoan4 Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Pep Ba nd'l.?, 3, nmpt ,4;5wing Band 2.3.4; Madrigals JOHN GIEBEL It doesnY ke noise to make a personality. Football 1; F '£,A. 2jj3T ; Rod and Gun 4; Safety Patrol 1; Senior Class Play 4; Intramurals can beat most any man. Basketball 1; f%rdnsiis 2i : Senior Class Play 4; Golf 3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Choir 3; Volleyball 3,4; Magazine Campaign Manager 3,4. 14 LOIS GUDENSCHWAGER Goody Although I'm not 90 very tall, I'd rather be short than not at all. Library Club 4; G.A.A. 2,4. RUTH ANN GUNDRUM Ruth Ruthie is musically inclined, and also has a first rate mind. Gleaner 3,4; Loyalty Representative 2,3; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 2,3,4; Badger Girls State 3; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3,4; Girls' Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3; Swing Band 3; Good Citizen 1; G.A.A, 2,3,4; Latin Club 4. TOM HANSON Tom Isn’t there an easier way, than slaving away in school all day? Purple Banner 4; Football 2,3; Safety Patrol 3; Golf 3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Choir 4; Band 1,2. BETTY ANN HAEFER Bets Some of the biggest hearts are in the smallest people. Red Cross 4; Library Club 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. £ £ N I 0 R £ WILLIAM HARRISON Harry F.F.A. 1.2,3,4; Football 1.2.3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Homecoming Representative 4. DAVID HAUGH Thermo A studious sort of lad is he, no doubt he knows what his future will be. Football 1; Rifle Club 4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 1.2,3.4; Intramurals 1,2. MICHAEL J. HICKEY Mike Like a powder puff I'm for women! Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Rifle Club 1,2,3; Golf 1,2; Movie Operator 3,4; Intramurals 1,3,4; Volleyball 1.2,3,4. JOYCE HIRST Oysters Joyce toots a cornet in the band. We ll toot for her, for sheV Rmd. F. H.A. 3,4; Senlof Class Play 4; Solo and Ensemble 3.4; Pep Band 4; Banjj 4; (? a 3.4. MARILYN HISSEY Mari Those who meet her think she's'TJfffet, but Marilyn really is quite a riot. F. H.A. 3; Solo and Ensemble 2,3,4; Pj 3.4; Band 1.2,3.4; G.A.A. 3. PATRICA HOWARD Pat Such a slight little, trim little, slim little girl! ’ G.A.A. 4. 15 LARRY HURLEY Squirly He has no heart — she has it I” Purple Banner 4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Safety Patrol 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Madrigals 4; Choir 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4. LORETTA JONES Boob Nice things come in small packages, F.H.A. 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4. ■t' ELAINE KLITZKE Klitz Fun is best --so, why take rest? F.H.A. 1,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,3,4. MARLENE KNUD SON Moni She whizzes here and dashes there, and giggles a bit, when she stops for air. Gleaner 3.4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Classes 4. VERNON KNUTH Knuth He knows his farming from A to Z, a very good farmer he'll soon be. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun 1,2,3; Rifle Club 1.2,3,4; Movie Operators 3,4; Choir 4. JUDITH KOHLMEYER Judy Her baton twinkles, her eyes do toe when she snaps to attention as majorette do. Gleaner 3,4; Dramatics 4; Loyalty Rep- resentative 3; F.H.A. 1; Forensics 4; Majorette 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Snowball Queen 1; Golf 2; Tennis 4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4 Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Roll 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3.4. JOAN KORTH Joan With grace and precision she twirls the baton, leading the band as it marches on. Gleaner 3,4; Majorette 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2, 3,4; Madrigals 3; Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Prom Royalty 3. HERMAN If Football Club 3. CONNIE A quiet, F.H.A. 2; HELEN F.H.A lass, she's a credit to our class. Club 3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4. Helen LYLE G. LcMOINE Laughing BoyM 'Fullback Lyle never goes around 'em -- he goes over em! Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; F.F.A. 1; Forensics, 4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman’s Club 3.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Representative 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 1,2,3,4; All School Play 4. BARBARA LIGHT Barb The world was made for fun and frolic -- and so was 1.” F.H.A. 1; Forensics, 2; Red Cross 2; Library Club 2; G.A.A. 1,2; Chorus 2. MARLENE LUETKENS Mony Tis better to sleep in class than to waste a perfectly good night. Purple Banner, 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 2,3; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. JOSEPH MAN ION Joe ’ He may seem shy, but he's one swell guy. Football 1,2; F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4; Rod and Gun 4; Intramurals 2.3.4. € £ N I O Q NANCY McMANAMY Nan A very, very friendly gal. the kind who is a top notch pal. Purple Banner 4; Solo and Ensemble 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4. JOHN HEARS John ' I depe. d upon my personal charm. Too much studying would do me harm. Rod and Gun 4. DARLENE MEIER Dar Dar's lightheaded -- in fact, she’s a blonde. Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4. EDNA MAE MEYER Silence is standard 1 F.H.A. 1.2; Eddy the gold JALAINE MEYER The world belongs to the energetic anyway. Red Cross 2,3; Library Club 2,3; G.A.A. 1, TERRY MEYER Terrence Just hear the crowd roar, when Terry Football 1; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class President 1$ Foreqsics 3 '4; Safety Patrol 2; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman’s Club 3,4; Tennis 1.2,3,4; Choir 1; Volleyball 1. JACK MONTGOMERY Jack” Studying makes some people wise --it seems to make me otherwise. Rod and Gun 4. BETTY MOSER Betty Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Chorus 2,3,4. MARY MOYES Mert Generally speaking, she's generally speaking. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Forensics 2,4; Choir 2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3. JUDITH MUNDTH Judie She's as likeable as she is lookable. Purple Banner 4; Loyalty Representative 3,4; F.H.A, 3; Forensics 4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 4; Tennis 3,4; Home- coming Representative 2,4; Choir 3,4; Solo and Ensemble 3,4; Transferred from Janesville 2. LAURENE KAREN OLSON Laurie Merrily singing like a lark, in everyone's heart she leaves her mark. Gleaner 3,4; Dramatics 4; Loyalty Representative 2,3; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Majorette 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; All School Play 4; Prom Royalty 3; Golf 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensem- ble 1,2,3.4; Pep Band 3,4; Madrigals 3,4; Glee Club 1; Choir 2,3,4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,3; Good Citi- zen 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3. EDWARD PLACHETKA Ed To the senior class Ed did add a very likeable lad. Senior Class Play 4; Intramurals 4; Transfer from Hillsboro High School 4. JANICE PENSHORN Penny No matter what the discussion be. I've always room to gPW Dramatics DUANE OTT Dewey In F.F.A. he does all right, Duane's a farmer in his own right. Dramatics 1; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun 3,4; Rifle Club 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Choir 1; Movie Operator 1.2,3,4. tative 4; F 3,4; Senio 2.3,4 Loyalty Represen- ts 2,3,4; Library Club A.A. 1,2,3,4; Tennis Fritz 's a very nice guy, is because he's friendly and FREDERI The rea always says Footbal l?£,3; Class Vice-President 2; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun 4; Senior Class Play 4; Movie Operator 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; IntrAfmirdla 1,2,3;'Choir 4; Good Citizen 3; JOANN PEPER She is full of mischief, and full of fun, she likes to do things on the run. Purple Banner 1,2,3; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3. GERALD RADKE Jerry” He was always shy and quiet, but little do we know, he might be a riot. Rod and Gun 3,4; D.H.I.A. 1,2,3,4. NORM A RA EDE L Norm The girl with a smile, Is a girl worthwhile. P.H.A. 3,4; Library 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Chorus 1,2. ROBERT RIBBKE Bob Alexander is dead, Caesar is dead, Napoleon is dead, and I am feeling ill today.v F.F.A. 1,2,3.4; Forensics 2,4; Rod and Gun 2,3,4; Rifle Club 2,3,4; Library 4; Senior Class Play 4; Movie Operators 3,4; Volleyball 4. ANTHONY CLEMENT RIEK Clem Argue early, argue late. If a line were crooked, I'd argue it straight. F.F.A. 2.3,4; Forensics 4; Rod and Gun 4; Safety Patrol 2,4; St. Luke's Plain 1. £ N I 0 Ry £ GERALD ROECKER Jerry He knows his farming in every way and how to apply it; and that ain't hay. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Rod and Gun 2,4; 2,4; Rifle Club 2,3,4; Movie Operators 3; D.H.I.A. 1,2,3,4. LOUANN ROECKER Louie Neat in writing and in her looks, Learns a lot from all her books. Golf 3,4; Chorus 1,2. ANITA ROLOFF Nita' Full of fun and mischief too. Doing things she shouldn't do. F. H.A. 4; Forensics 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4. ELAINE SAINSBURY Elaine My laugh is my attraction. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1; Choir 2,3,4. John He’s always feeling at his best. If F.F.A. 4; Rifle Club 4; Movie Operators SHARON JEAN SASS Shari A neat blonde lass with lots of Gleaner 4; Purple Banner 3; Senior Cla ing Representative 3; Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4; G.A.A. 1, ,3,4. Q £ N I O R £ JOHN SCHIRMANG John For everyone John lias a smile, knowing him is so worthwhile. Football 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Golf 3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Choir 4; Homecoming Representative 4. MARGO SCHNEIDER George Her fate is undecided, But her love is undivided. Purple Banner 4; F.H.A. 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Rock Springs High 1. EDWARD SCHROEDER Eddie I could be good if I would, and I wouldn't be good if I could. F. F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 2,3; Rod and Gun 4; Rifle Club 1,2; Tennis 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4. LARRY SCHROEDER Baldy Larry and his car are quite a pair, You're apt to find them anywhere. Rod and Gun 4; Senior Class Play 4. MERRY ANN SCHUETTE Mert Her pleasant smile is winning her way. It does a lot to lighten the day. Gleaner 4; Senior Class Play 4; Chorus 1; G.A.A. 2,3,4. ELLA MAE SCHULTE Ella Mae Of losing her chatter, we have no fear. We heard her yelling: Team all year. Gleaner 4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Chorus 1; Prom Royalty 3; Homecoming Representative 4; Senior Class Play 4. HELEN SCHULTZ Helen Tall, blonde, and shy is she, nicest personality you ever did see. Senior Class Play 4; Chorus 1,2; Choir 3,4. PHYLLIS SCHYVINCK Phil A maiden fair and entrancing, possessed with a longingfor dancing. Class Secfgtaty-Treasmer 2i F.H_ Solo and Ensemble 3,4; Pep Band 4r Band 2 3,4; G. A. A. 3; Chorus 1. DONNA MAE Nowhere Donna ’’ she was, and yet she seemed busier than she was. V V F.H. 1,3.4; Red CrOj 3.4; Sertj|£ Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3, it would be rarer under the sun, than Bernard in class with his lesson done. Football 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3.4; Rifle Club 3; Movie Operators 4. CATHERINE SHREVE Kate Her life is like a book, with a new hero for each chapter. Dramatics 3,4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; Forensics 2; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 2,4; Choir 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. PAUL SMITH Paul Not too serious, not too gay, but a mighty-fine fellow, I would say. Rod and Gun 2,3; Intramurals 4. DUANE SNYDER Pa Oh, for vacation and no meditation. Pod and Gun 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2. JAMES SONNENBERG Jim Bashful Freshman; Bashful Sophomore; Bashful Junior; -- All Seniors change! Forensics 4; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 2,3; Solo and Ensem- ble 3,4; Madrigals 4; Choir 3,4. € £ N f O £ RICHARD SONNENBERG Dick Make-up cards, Make-up cards, show me the land where they are barred. Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Intramurals 3. YVONNE SOSINSKY Sis Boys are bothersome, but I like to be bothered. fC3 ' V.. % ARLEEN SPEICH Arleen I’ll admit I'm wrong if you'll admit I'm right. Purple Banner 4; Loyalty Representative 3; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Cheerleader 4; Senior Class Play 4; Tennis 4; Honor Roll 1,2,3; Good Citizen 1; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. JERRY SPOHNHOLZ Spoonie God save the K Football l.dFCXaiiu Play 4; Lettermaa’s Baseball 2,3,4; V l Citizen 3. LORRAINE TEMPLIN Lome Never trouble trouble, Until trouble Lime Ridge 1,2; Senior Class Play 4; 3,4; Madrigals 3,4; Choir 3,4; Ban JOHN TEMTE Big John What a grand world this would be, if everyone Vere just like me. Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Golf 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Badger Boys State 3; Honor Roll 1,2; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Q £ N 0 e GORDON THIES Smiley He has not time for girls or fame, a good scholastic record is his aim. Loyalty Representative 1; Forensics 3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Golf 3; Solo and Ensemble 2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Choir 4; Band 2,3,4; Honor Roll 1,2,4; Good Citizen 1; Magazine Sales Winner 1,2. MARY THIES Mary Not bold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, but a pleasant mingling of them all. F.H.A. 3; Senior Class Play 4; Homecoming Representative 1; Solo and Ensem- ble 2,3,4; Glee Club 1; Choir 2,3; Band 2,3,4. BOB TOURDOT Tude He may seem quiet but none the less, he's not so slow, we must confess. Football 1,2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Homecoming Representative 4; Intramurals 3,4; All School Play 4. JOE TOURDOT Tude We'll miss Joe, by cracky, with his corny jokes and his wit so' whacky. Purple Banner 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Class President 1; Senior Class Play 4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Homecoming Representative 4; Intramurals 3,4; All School Play 4. KENNETH TOURDOT Ken 1 intended to die a bach- elor, but a fall changed my mind. Football 1,2; Forensics 4; Sen- ior Class Play 4; Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Volleyball 2; Latin Club 4. PHIL UTTERBACK Phil With never a care, and never in a hurry, good looking girls are his only worry. Dramatics 4; Forensics 1,2; Drum Major 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Solo and Ensemble 1,2,3,4; Madrigals 3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Swing Band 2,3,4; Senior Class Play 4. RONALD WAGNER Rod 1 always try to do my best, I do what I can and leave the rest. Football 1,2; Intramurals 1,2. ELVADORA WIESE Elva He that hath a merry heart Hath a continous feast. F.H.A, 1,2; Senior Class Play 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4. ot EDWARD ZOBEL Life is for fun not for care, I love frolic, and will get my share. F.F.A. 2,3,4; Movie Operators 3,4; Intramurals 4; Volleyball 4. KAREN , she's always pleasant in disposition. SENIOR- CLASS HISTORY Our first memory of high school days dates back to September 8, 1953 where we were thought of as a class for the first time. Remember how we entered into the swing of things and showed our spirit by winning first place in the Home- coming yell? As officers we chose Joe Tourdot, president, Pat Cassity Smith, vice-president, Carol Curtin, secretary, and Linda Mielke, Jim Bill, Gordon Thies, and Bud Wilcox as loyalty representatives. As sophomores, we again showed our school spirit—this time by having three of the varsity cheerleaders coming from our class and also the four majorettes. Terry Meyer was elected president, Fred Peper, vice-president, and Phyllis Schyvinck, secretary-treasurer. Ruth Ann Gundrum, Laurie Olson, and Jim Bill were chosen to represent us on the Loyalty Council. Choosing class rings was the first note of excitement in our Junior year. Probably the biggest event was our Prom, Moments to Remember over which Jerry Spohnholz and Donna Churchill reigned as king and queen. Towards the end of the year we chose Ruth Ann Gundrum to attend Badger Girls State, and Jim Bill and John Temte to attend Boys State. To climax the year, we won Loyalty and our president, Jim Bill accepted the trophy for us. The other officers were Jim Geffert, vice- president, Catherine Schreve, secretary-treasurer, and Arleen Speich, Ruth Ann Gundrum, Carol Curtin, Judy Kohlmeyer, Judie Mundth, and Laurie Olson, loyalty representatives. To guide us through our senior and final year at R.H.S., we elected Jim Bill, president, Jerry Spohnholz, vice- president, and Donna Churchill, secretary-treasurer. Leading the Homecoming Dance as king and queen, were Bill Burmester and Sue Baumgarten. Other memories of our Senior year are of the Class Play and the excitement of graduation. We will be the last class to see Freshmen enter the old High School which is picture above. 24 ROW ONE: S. Bauer. H. Collies. S. Francois. J. Courtier. K. Hankins, L. Boyd. M. Farber. C. Buchsteiner. C. Bates. C. Hinze. ROW TWO: E. Bell, L. Bruce. K. Ferstl, S. Hamburg. G. DeBeir, A. Coleman. E. Fuller. C. Hackbarth, B. Donovan. S. Gallagher. ROW THREE: R. Hudzinski. R. Brandt. K. Ferstl, M. Brandt. K. Dankert. D. Doughty. R. Burris, H. Hinze, R. Costerisan. A. Biesek. ROW FOUR: R. Dargel. G. Gehrke, R. Brown, G. Benseman, R. Hasz, L. Craker, D. Falleck, J. Elfers, W. Biesek. ROW FIVE: F. Fisher, R. Bill, D. Grosklaus. L. Hanusa, M. Bloss, E. Burmester, E. Hackbarth, M. Bloss. D. Douglas. What a busy year this has been for us Juniors. We started the year off right by electing class officers. We had no more than ordered our class rings when Homecoming was upon us. The Juniors managed to take first in skit. Our class rings finally came. Then followed weeks of exciting plans for Prom, which was a huge success forall. The Loyalty Banquet was the last event in this year of memories. See us in the '58 Gleaner for the conclusion of our story. 26 ROW ONE: M. Newbury, B. Knuth, M. Holton, S. Hasz, N. Langholff, M. Miller, P. Lathrope, J. Holzinger, M. Manion, D. Nobs. ROW TWO: T. Mittlesteadt, B. Hirst, C. Nachreiner, J. McCauley, B. McManamy, R. Krueger, G. Merkel, R. Manwaring, J. Jeffcott, D. Nobs, S. Meyer. ROW THREE: R. Harmon. A. Mears. W. Hanusa, H. Horstmann, R. Klein, F. Hutchens, L. Hooker, D. Mulock, L. Luedtke, M. Howard. ROW FOUR: R. Kintz. M. Horstmann. E. Nimmow, J. Murdock. R. Kasiska, J. Krueger, C. Klein, D. Michel, H. Mead. ROW ONE: B. Tyler, L. Ritzer, P. Volk, D. Schanke, S. Thompson, K. Pelton, N. O’Connor. C. Sparks, S. Willard, A. Schneider. ROW TWO: K. Pierce. B. Rice, A. Rice. R. Schultis, N. Richert, J. Schroeder, M. Sass, P. Pezall. C. Schultz, E. Schuette. ROW THREE: G. Wagner, K. Struebing, A. Trachsler, D. Ribbke, S. Tuhus, N. Schultze, T. Noth, J. Oleson, E. Pieplow, M. Norwalk. ROW FOUR: B. Tourdot, J. Rego, D. Quinlan, L. Schrank, J. Sauer. T. Shanahan. P. Sherman. D. Small. ROW FIVE: V. Rossing, E. Stanek, K. Stickler, E. Schutz, V. Roe del, J. Reimer. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Bedcssem, P. Brennan, S. Davis, N. Baumgarten, C. Brimmer, S. Donahue, B. Carroll, M. Brice, C. Behn, K. Bates. SECOND ROW: K. Bloss, D. Brimmer, R.E. Allert, S. Eastman, B. Foss, R. Breen, T. Decot, B. Adelman. THIRD ROW: H. Burmester, H. Elfers, D. Buchsteiner, D. Berndt, C. Blue, R. Copper, W. Clark, J. Brickie, Jim Byrnes, V. Conley. FOURTH ROW: K. Cady, C. Casey, D.Bill, H. Churchill, R. Behnke, G. Douglas, R. Burmester, E. Beth, M. Bensemer, G. Sopher, R. Bonne 11. £OPHO|UOR £S FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: S. Frederickson, C. Hinz, R. Gallagher, R. Huebing, B. Friede, P. Hemenway, M. Klagos, K. Ferstl, M. Grosklaus, P. Krey. SECOND ROW: D. Hemberger, P. Kelley, B. Gardner, J. Frambs, G. Fish, P. Fish, M. Fisher, E. Frank, K. Gonzagowski. THIRD ROW: R. Hahn, R. Horstman, B. Hamilton, L. Fish, R. Krohn. R. Klipp, R. Gade, D. Holby, R. Hinze, D. Hulbert. FOURTH ROW: R. Heinze, J. Gregory, D. Grover, S. Cook, J. Horkan, E. Friede. M. Hickey, E. Judd, E. Horkan. J. Kintz. FIRST ROW: R. Massari, A. Sass, M. Moore, J. Pagel, D. Schmidt, J. Parkhurst, K. Schroeder, H. Krueger, P. Pagel, B. Powell. SECOND ROW: C. Schultz, B. Radtke, E. Retzlaff, N. Schreck, P. Michael, R. Murdock, M. Olson, N. Roberts, J. Maul. THIRD ROW; S. Sainsbury, D. Pierce, E. McCluskey, C. Reinfeldt, J. Schaffitzel, R. Luther, E. Palmer, B. Schorer. FOURTH ROW: M. Lehmann, J. Peterson, D. Meyer, D. Schafer, W. McCabe, C. Paff, E. Pagel. The class of 59 began their Sophomore year at R.H.S. with Mr. Mayfield as our advisor. We were determined to do a good job in Loyalty this year and showed how well we could work as a group during Homecoming. We jumped to an early Loyalty lead as we won first in the float and yell. Our class is well represented in athletics, music and other activities. We will all be working hard to make ours one of the finest classes ever to graduate from R.H.S. FIRST ROW: P. Steinhorst, L. Schulte, L. Schultz, J. Theiding, M. Schulze, J. Schwenn, J. Ward, C. Sussek, C. Templin, D. Strutz. SECOND ROW: J. Ulrich, M. Wastlick, S. Wasland, S. Schuett, R. Tourdot, J. Wiese, H. Simniok, D. Taylor, C. White. THIRD ROW; A. Norwalk, J. Maul, K. Mullikin, P. Tourdot, D. Wagner, L. Schultz, D. Darow, E. Thies, M. Laukant, R. Thies. FOURTH W; D. Toeder, E. Bergman, S. Stevens, R. Steinhorst, D. Temte, F. Zietlow, J. Williams, C. Palmer, W. Thies. FIFTH ROW: W. Thies, T. Seamonson, G. Winecke, G. Sopher, R. Sefkar. D. Wegner, L. Judd, C. Verthein, A. Wicks. ROW ONE: H. Blue, L. Churchill, B. Bill, K. Greenwood, M. Crall, S. Erickson, J. Dorrow, C, Garonski, J. Brimmer, S. Brunhoefer. ROW TWO: C. Gasser, G. DeLaney, D. DeLaney, L. Francois, M. Gall, M. Donovan, D. Dankert, A. Good. ROW THREE: J. Astle, N. Crawford. G. Cooper, C. Gawronski, J. Bell, H. Foss, R. Elder, T. Douglas, D. Gardner, J. Beth, J. Craker. ROW FOUR: D. Birch, H. Dressier, A. DeBier, J. Giesser, F. Cunningham, J. Birch, D. Bloedav, D. Carrig, E. Brooks, H. Collies. ROW ONE: B. Laukant. R. Meyer, L. Kosack, J. Hahn. R. Meyer, A. Holton, L. Hinze, A. Held. J. Happle, V. Hansau. ROW TOW: S. Harmon. A. Mislivecek, A. Koenecke, S. Henricks. M. Hanolds, J. Hoff, K. Meyer, B. Krey, J. Kintz, C. Hasz, M. Laper. ROW THREE: R. Grote, G. Maske, D. Kowalke, L. Krueger, J. Klipp, P. Judd, D. Meyer. A. Mikonowicz, L. Haefer, C. Geffert, P. Hough. ROW FOUR: L. McCluskey, L. Horstmann, R. Halvenslaber, W. Mead, H. Mortimer, T. Hinz, K. Montayne. R. Liegal, J. Hayes. ROW ONE: V. Rego, M. Pregal, D. Schroeder, J. Moran, B. Radke, P. Prather, M. Reimer, S. Pease, S. Mortimer, C. Schafer. ROW TWO: J. Mittlesteadt, M. Muchow, J. Rettgen, K. Reimer, L. Schneider, V. Schoroeder, L. Nimmow, N. Palmer, D. Schuette, D. Olds, D. LeMoine, R. Morgan. ROW THREE: R. Schenck, D. Schulte, R. Schmidt, R. Schmidt, R. Schmidt, W. Schuette, D. Reuter, D. Reimer, G. Piepenburg, K. Newbury, S. Schroeder, C. Sass. ROW FOUR: B. Roloff, R. Sauer, N. Pape, R. Paff, J. Schuette, L. Schutz, H. Schlieckau, R. Palmer, R. Schroeder, C. Moyes. For the first week of school we saw this class only as unorganized individuals, but it didn't take them long to set their goal. They went through initiation with flying colors, and did a good job at Homecoming. Watch this class as they store up their Moments to Remember. ROW ONE: E. Smith, E. Suchoman, P. Tourdot, K. Schultz, D. Smith, B. Weber, B. Tourdot, M. Williams, J. Schafer, R. Krueger. ROW TWO: D. Schultz, B. Young, S. Wirth, B. Vinson, J. Simpson, L. Stofer, D. Wiese, M. Thieding, J. Thomas, J. Westedt. ROW THREE: R. Zimmerman, C. Thies, W. Steinke, R. Seamans, M. Zapp, W. Schwartz, J. Smith, E. Volk, C. Schultz. ROW FOUR: P. Snyder, P. Simniok, L. Seymour, T. Vames, J. Thies, B. Huffman, E. Thieding, E. Templin. SENIORS President - J. Bill, Vice-President - J. Spohnholz, Secretary- Treasurer - D. Churchill SOPHOMORES President - D. Buchsteiner, Vice-President - D. Schafer, Secretary- Treasurer - N. Schreck FRESHMEN President - R. Sauer, Vice-President - V. Hanusa, Secretary-Treasurer - B. Bill JUNIORS President - G. Merkel, Vice-President - A. Schneider, Secretary - S. Meyer, Treasurer - J. Sauer 32 NO U CO UIN ? V vuttn mn CKMW AT THE CROWNING 35 Floyd Austin Gale Dougla: Bill Schorej Bill Harrison John Temte Lyle Le Moine Leroy Hooker Roger Kasiska ROW ONE: J. Bill, B. Burmester, J. Tourdot, F. Austin, R. Kasiska, J. Schirmang, B. Tourdot, L. LeMoine, B. Harrison, J. Temte. ROW TWO: L. Hooker, D. Bill. J. Sauer, J. Krueger, D. Mulock, B. Schorer, G. Douglas, I. Birch, B. Burmester. ROW THREE: R. Krohn, C. Moyes, D. Grover, F. Zietlow, D. Temte, R. Schafer, D. Bill. E. Beth. ROW FOUR: J. Rego, S. Meyer, B. Roloff, D. Quinlan. R. Elder, J. Williams, D. Grosklaus. ROW FIVE: Mr. Reinicke, N. Schein, Coach Holmes. FOOTBALL 1957 With eleven lettermon returning to form the backbone of the Reedsburg eleven, the Beavers traveled to Darlington to open the 1956 football season. The two teams fought to a 7-7 deadlock. Darlington went on to take their conference with an undefeated season. Reedsburg met Nekoosa next in their first conference match and was handed a 7-0 defeat. A series of fumbles cost the Beavers the game but the Papermakers were held to their lowest score of the season. Nekoosa went on to gain the conference championship with an undefeated season. The Beavers really caught fire as they rolled over Mauston two weeks later with a 31-8 slaughter. Gale Douglas did a great job filling in for Lyle LeMoine, who was sidelined because of an appendectomy. The Beavers dropped their next game to Tomah 19-13. It was a close, hard fought battle and saw John Krueger and Don Mulock do the scoring for Reedsburg. The Beavers ran wild when they met Portage in their Homecoming tilt. They picked up 10 first downs and 244 yards rushing. Lyle LeMoine and Gale Douglas each scored twice for Reedsburg. We next met Richland Center and cruised to an easy 20-0 victory. The Beavers gained 18 first downs in the win. The next week saw the Beavers take on their traditional rivals, Baraboo. This game featured some of Reedsburg's best running and line play of the season as they walloped the Birds 33-6. The Beavers had little trouble in taking Wisconsin Dells 27-0 to close out the season. Playing their last game were John Schirmang, John Temte, Jim Bill, Bill Harrison, Floyd Austin, Joe and Bob Tourdot, Lyle LeMoine, and Joe Birch. Reedsburg placed four men on the all-conference team. They were Jim Bill and Bill Burmester on the offensive team, and Roger Kasiska on the defensive team. Lyle LeMoine was chosen for both first teams. John Schirmang, Don Mulock, Gale Douglas, John Temte, Floyd Austin, Joe Tourdot, and Bill Schorer received honorable mention. Jim Bill and Bill Burmester made third all-area team and Lyle LeMoine and Gale Douglas received honorable mention. N. SCHEIN y 1 COACH NICK HOLMES D. REINICKE 39 Floyd Austin John Temte ___5 John Krueger FIRST ROW: F. Austin, J. Temte, J. Bill, J. Krueger, T. Meyer. SECOND ROW: Coich Holmes. D. Grosklaus, G. Douglas, B. Sefgar, R. Kasiska, D. Bill, D. Mulock, Manager, D. Quinlan. CWA WPS R.H.S. OPP. November 13 Sauk City 55 49 November 20 Sparta 59 48 November 23 Adams-Friendship 68 49 November 24 Madison Central 83 75 November 30 Tomah 53 43 December 7 Richland Center 63 53 December 8 Nekoosa 73 65 December 14 Baraboo 59 44 December 21 Wisconsin Dells 78 64 January 8 Edge wood 79 68 January 11 Portage 82 66 January 12 LaCrosse Logan 63 74 January 18 Mauston 69 71 January 25 Baraboo 65 59 February 1 Portage 73 54 February 8 Wisconsin Dells 85 55 February 13 Vi roqua 60 62 February 22 Richland Center Non-Conference Game Sub-regional Tournament 73 57 February 28 Baraboo 81 69 March 1 Adams-Friendship 101 79 March 2 Madison West 51 60 B TEAM COACH AM Mr. Reinicke 41 VARSITY COACH Mr. Holmes The first game of the season saw the Reedsburg Beavers getting off to a good start when they won a see-saw battle from Sauk City 55-49. We won the next game, and had a 59-48 victory over Sparta, in our first conference play. The next week we played host to Adams-Friendship, in a non-conference game and won 69-48. Our trip to Madison Central proved very successful, as we staved off a late Central bid for a 83-75 victory. John Krueger was really hot as he scored 42 points for scoring honors. At our next game Reedsburg trimmed Tomah 53-43 to rack up five straight victories, in a row. As one of the few remaining undefeated teams in Madison area prep basketball, we continued our winning streak by beating Richland Center 63-53. The next night we traveled to Nekoosa to take on the Papermakers. With Reedsburg rated as underdogs, they were out to prove different and toppled over Nekoosa 73-65. Playing at Reedsburg, we won the big one by defeating our rivals, Baraboo by a score of 59-44. Jim Bill led the way with 25 points. The Beavers remained hot and Coach Holmes Boys defeated the Dells 78-64. John Temte scored 17 points for the Beavers. Next we traveled to Madison to meet Edgewood, and won 79-68 to remain undefeated. At Portage we rang up our 11th victory by a score of 82-66. Although Temte was not high scorer, he was tops on, defense, to help slow Portage down. The next night, at LaCroose Logan, we were handed our first defeat of the season, by a score of 74-63. Although it was non-conference it was a tough one to lose. Our big disappointment came when we lost our first conference game by two points 71-69 to Mauston. Although we were behind in the last few seconds, the team never gave up. At Baraboo, the Beavers downed the Thunderbirds for the 2nd time in the season 65-59. Floyd Austin and John Krueger shared scoring honors. Portages trip to Reedsburg proved unsuccessful for the Warriors, as we out-scored them for the second time this season by the large margin of 73-54. Jim Bill led in the scoring column with 24 points. At the Dells, with 10 boys hitting scoring totals, we won handily over the Dells with the absence of Don O'Neil 85-55. Floyd Austin led the Beavers in scoring with 22 points. The next week we played the Viroqua Blackhawks, and lost a heart-breaker 62-60 with Monson putting in the winning basket with only five seconds left. With the absence of Floyd Austin with chicken-pox, Dick Bill took his place and did an excellent job. Terry Meyer also was tops in getting re-bounds, but it seems like the Blackhawks had more height. At Richland Center we became soul owner of 1st place in the South Central conference with a 73-57 victory. This was our first bounceball title since the loop was organized 5 years ago. We had a very successful season and credit is due to Coach Holmes, also to our basketball manager Dick Quinlin who helped the boys, and gave them added enthusiasm to help them on to victory, and to all the players who helped to make it truly a successful season, a season with 15 wins and only 3 loses to become Champs of the South Central Basketball Conference. What does Coach have to say about the team: Success in our past season has been achieved because of many varied factors. But foremost, with out question, is the really fine attitude of the boys, and their unassuring desire to win! I am sure that their performance, will for many years to come, remain a inspiration for the boys who follow on Reedsburg athletic teams. I add my congratulations to a great basketball team and a fine group of gentlemen. ROW ONE: N. Pape, C. Moyes, D. Temte. J.Brickl, R. Krohn. D. Buchsteiner, G. Peipenberg. ROW TWO: Mr. Reinicke, A. DeBeir, B. Mead, G, Sopher, J. Tliies, S. Koch, D. Grover, B. Burmeister, E. Friede. LETTERM N'S club ROW ONE: J. Birch, B. Harrison, J. Tourdot, D. Bill, J. Bill, J. Spohnholz, D. Mulock, L. Hooker. ROW TWO: Coach Holmes, F. Austin, D. Quinlan, B. Burmester, J. Krueger, T. Meyer, J. Temte, G. Douglas, R. Kasiska. L volleyball team ROW ONE: L. LeMoine, T. Noth, J. Casey, J. Gregory, D. Quinlan, J. Schrimang, J. Spohnholz. ROW TWO: Mr. Schein, B. Burmester, D. Falleck, D. Schaefer, F. Zietlow, G. Gehrke, D. Gilson, D. Bill, M. Hickey. intramural CAPTAINS ROW ONE: L. LeMoine, B. Harrison, J. Spohnholz, J. Schrimang. ROW TWO: J. Tourdot, B. Burmester, Bob Tourdot. Dorothy Nobs, Mary Manion, Marietta Thieding, Kay Dankert, Pat Volk, Peggy Michael ROW ONE: G. Merkel, S. Baumgarten, L. Olson, J. Kortli, J. Kolilmeyer. ROW TWO: B. Donovan. K. Meyer, R. Schultis, K. Greenwood, B. Radrke, C. Hasse, B. McManamy, B. Krey, N. McManamy. ROW THREE: E. Frank, C. Templin, M. Thies, G. Deilany, A. Held, D. Deilany, M. Reimer, R. Luce, L. Churchill, S. Koch, B. Dargel, N. Geffert, J. Geffert. ROW FOUR: J. Happle, J. Darow, L. Stofer, J. Brunhoefer, R. Meyer. M. Hissey, P. Steinhorst. ROW FIVE: K. Struebing, B. Adelman, M. Olson, B. Burmester, N. Pape, P. Lathrope, D. Chandler, L. Hurley, D. Krey, P. Utterback. BAND Football games, dairy days, basket- ball games, always find the Reedsburg High School Band leading the festivities. This year, the Concert Band presented a Mid-Winter program in addition to the annual Spring-Concert. Leading our Marching Band this year were five seniors, our Drum Major Phil Utterback and Majorettes Susan Baumgarten, Judy Kohlmeyer, Joan Korth, and Laurie Olson. For the Music Festival Mr. Hughes took the band to Baraboo. Phil Utterback Mr. Hughes 46 (0 n -h -H tn -p ROW ONE: J. Simpson, M. Crawl, K. Fcrstl, H. Krueger. S.Tuhus. ROW TWO: B. Vinson. J. Temte K. Bates. E. Freide. K. Ferstl, S. Pease. H. Behn. V. Hanusa. S. Davis. ROW THREE: M. Miller. L. Schutz. G. Thies, D. Temte B. Bill, R. Gundrum, E. Carroll, D. Schultz. P. Schyvinck, M. Farber. D. Churchill. L. Templin, J. Schwenn, S. Willard. ROW FOUR: J. Thies, C. Phaff, C. Sparks, P. Kelley. T. Noth. S. Brunhoefer. J. Holzinger. D. Hulbert. M. Schultz. N. Richert, K. Ferstl. S. Wirth. E. Suchoman, L. Craker. J. Hirst. R. Palmer. M. Lehmann. ROW FIVE: P. Krey, Mr. Hughes. CWOIR, ROW ONE: L Templin. K. Hankins, C. Sussek. M. Brice. N. Geffert. J. Holzinger, J. Korth. K. Dankert. P. Brennan. R. Breen, N. O'Connor. S. Thompson, M. Miller, K. Ferstl, Miss Holton. ROW TWO: P. Lathrope, D. Meier, S. Baumgarten, J. Kohlmeyer, L. Olson, S. Willard, R. Shultis, J. Mundth, N. Langholff, C. Behn, N. Carroll, M. Hissey, E. Sainsbury, H. Schultz. ROW THREE: D, Hemberger, J. Thieding, R. Manwaring, M. Dickie, C. Nachreiner, K. Pierce, S. Schuett, M. Moyes, S. Sass, K. Shreve, L. Shultze, B. Carroll, J. Sonnenberg, D. Nobs, R. Cooper, D. Schulte, A. Schneider. ROW FOUR: S. Sainsbury, D. Chandler, D. Foss, E. Droes, D. Krey. F. Fisher, G. Gehrke, D. Ott, B. Dargel, G. Thies, F. Peper, P. Utterbach, N. Baumgarten, N. Duzinski, L. Hurley. Adding much enjoyment and entertainment in our scrapbook of high school days, is the choir. This year, under the direction of a new and capable director, Miss Holton, the choir has combined harmony and melody on several occasions. As usual, they put forth a splendid performance in the Christmas program. Recently they displayed their talent in the Spring Concert, the Music Festival at Baraboo, and Baccalaureate. THE MADRIGALS 48 ROW ONE: C. Hinze, K. Reimer, B. Bill, J. Hap pie, L. Schulte, R. Meyer, S. Erickson, D. Meyer, D. Schultz, S. Werth, L. Churchill, K. Greenwood, J. Rettgen, V, Hanusa. ROW TWO: J. Courtier, S. Pease, R. Massari, C. Schafer, E. Schuette, M. Wastlick, S. Henrichs, B. Pagel, R. Huebing, S. Hasz, L. Boyd, K. Gonzagowski, M. Crall, K. Schroeder. ROW THREE: B. Tyler, J. Ulrich, C. Gawronski, D. LeMoine, M. Klagow, A. Coleman, J. Frank, J. Klipp, H. Simniok, J. Wiese. P. Tourdot, L. Stofer, M, Donovan, j. Meyer. ROW FOUR: N. Roberts, B. Vinson, E. Fuller, M. Newbury, L. Kosack, D. Smith, B. Tyler, J. Ulrich, C. Gawronsl B. Weber, D. Dankert, L. Schneider, B. Moser, P. Volk, J. Simpson, B. Young. This group of girls also under the direction of Miss Hoi ten, have met every Tuesday and Thursday. In this group, the emphasis is not so much on performance, as in the choir, but on singing for enjoyment. The Girl's Chorus did an exceptional good job of their part in the Christmas program and the Spring Concert this year. Miss Hoi ten 49 ROW ONE: J. Giebel, F. Peper, J. Sonnenberg, J. Tourdot. ROW TWO: J. Kohlmeyer, N. Duzinski, C. Curtin, D. Chandler, J. Schlrmang, J. Tenue, P. Utterback, J. Geffert, P, Schyvlnck, S. Baumgarten, D. Churchill, S. Sass, B. Haefer, ROW THREE: J. Mundth, J. Penshorn, R. Gundrum, T. Hanson, H. Kostuck, M. Hickey, R. Meyer, D. Ott, F. Austin, L, Hurley, A, Speich, Mr. Hixon. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Heaven Can Wait -Directed by Mr. Cramer After many difficulties and false starts, Mr. Jordon (Jim Geffert) finally found a suitable body for middleweight Joe Pendleton (John Temte) in spite of the evil Julia (Phyllis Schyvinck) and her suave boyfriend Tony (Larry Hurley). Other seniors who also enjoyed pre- senting this unusual play were Phil Utterback, Susan Baumgarten, Dick Chandler, Carol Curtin, Nancy Duzinski, Catherine Shreve, Betty Haefer, John Schirmang, Jim Sonnenberg, Mike Hickey, Floyd Austin, Fred Peper, Terry Meyer and Duane Ott. Stage Manager Terry Meyer and Assistant Director Janice Penshorn headed the efficient stage crew who had the challenging job of caring for three changes of scenery. Other committee chairmen were Bob Tourdot, Joe Tourdot, Jerry Spohnholz, Joan Korth, Joanne Brun- hoefer, Jim Bill, Laurie Olson, and Judie Mundth. FATHER OF THE BRIDE” Mr. Banks Mrs. Banks . . . Kay Banks . . . . .Darlene Hemberger Ben Banks Tommy Banks Buckley Dunstan Buss Taylor . Peggy Swift . . . . . Nancy Langholff Miss Bellamy. Delilah .... Mrs. Massoula . Mrs. Pulitski Joe Red Pete Tim Tim's Man ALL SCHOOL PLAY A new memory to be recorded in our Gleoner this year was the All-School Play November 17. The cast made up of sopho- mores, juniors and seniors showed their talents in Father of the Bride. Before the play everyone was either memorizing lines or scraping, building and painting sets. The success of this first play makes us hope that our high school will continue to have them. BPAVPR, PLAVBR S Well do we remember our walks up to the second floor and into Mr. Cramer's for Dramatics Club. This year we took a new name, calling ourselves the Beaver Players. We sponsored the All-School Play, a first for our school. Another of our activities was a dance, which sponsored to raise money for play properties. ROW ONE: G. Merkel, N. Schreck, C. Brimmer, B. Powell. B. Donovan, S. Baumgarten, J. Kohlmeyer, J. Holzinger. ROW TWO: C. Gonzagowski, C. White, M. Grosklaus, R. Murdock, K. Ferstl, N. Schulze, H. Simniok, R. Breen, S. Eastman. ROW THREE: C. Shreve, G. DeBeir, S. Thompson, M. Miller, N. O’Connor, P. Lathrope, N. tangholff, R. Manwaring. ROW FOUR: L. Schultz, S. Tuhus, C. Sparks. J. Penshom, R. Huebing, E. Alien, L. Schulte, S. Fredrickson. ROW FIVE: Mr. Cramer, J. Geffert, P. Utterback, D. On, M. Hickey. J. Schaffitzel, D. Hulburt. 52 As we look bock over the year, we will remember Tuesday and Thursday sixth hour in Mrs. Happle's room. We worked hard on this years Gleaner to make it one to remember. Busily writing copy, pasting pictures, etc. We also remember the dance we had which was a lot of fun. ROW ONE: G. Merkel, L. Olson, J. Kohlmeyer, R. Gundrum, M. Knudson, J. Korth, S. Tuhus. ROW TWO: Mrs. topple, A. SchneiderC. Curtin, M. Schuette, N. Schultz, J. Holzinger, N. langholff, Miss Mallow. ROW THREE: D. Churchill, S. Baumgarten, D. Krey, D. Chandler, F. Fisher, S. Sass, E. Schulte. ASSISTANT EDITOR COPY EDITOR ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER MR. WESTERMAN MISS MALLOW Churchill, J. Holzinger, ROW TWO: A. Schneider, N. Schultz, N. Langholff, S. Baumgarten, S, Sass. 55 FIRST ROW: Mr. Frisch, N. McManamy, J. Mundth, J. Penshom, M. Luetkens, P. Foley, A. Roloff, M. Schneider, A. Speich, Mr. Lynett. SECOND ROW; D. Krey, L. Hurley, E. Schuette, E. Bell, M. Manion, G. DeBeir, C. Ritzer, P. Volk. JANICE PENSHORN The last issue of the Purple Banner is off the press. Each issue, twelve in all, is a small memory book recording the events and happenings around school. Articles are assigned, written, dummies made up and papers folded under the leadership of the Editor, Janice Penshorn. Mr. Lynett and Mr. Frisch are advisors for the competent staff. ROW ONE: S. Erickson, B. Bill, N. Fusch, N. Duzinski, B. Donovan, J. Holzinger, N. O’Connor, G. Merkel, N. Langholff.K. Gonzagowski. ROW TWO: J. Happle, L. Churchill, A. Held, S. Wirth, N. Schulze. K. Ferstl, R. Meyer, V. Schroeder. S. Hasz, C. Buchsieiner, C. Hasz. ROW THREE: V. Hanusa, K. Reimer, C. White. P. Grosklaus, K. Bates, N. Schreck, S. Davis, S. Frederickson, R. Manwaring, P. Michael. ROW FOUR:C. Templin, M. Brice, L. Templin, J. Parkhum, M. Reimer. B. Krey, B. Powell. R. Huebing, 1. Alien, H. Krueger. ROW FIVE: J. Kohlmeyer, S. Baumganen, S. Sass, K. Schroeder. E. Wiese, P. Kelley. N. Baumgarten. M. Fisher, S. Hamburg. A. Rice. ROW SIX: D. Hemburger, S. Tuhus, P. Heminway, N. McManamy, J. Meyer. R. Gundrum, C. Sparks, J. Penshom, J. Korth, D. Churchill. Gr. A. A ROW ONE: Miss Buss, H. Blue, V. Rego, L. Kosack, J. Moran, E. Klitzke, M. Schuette, M. Luetkens, L. Jones. E. Schulte, N. Palmer. ROW TWO: R. Krueger, A. Mislevachich. J. Shafer. R. Meyer, A. Spiech, M. Manion, J. Westedt, D. LeMoine, S. Mortimer. J. Rettgen, P. Volk, P. Howard. ROW THREE: E. Schuette. J. Courtier. D. Schuette. J. Beth. A. Koinicke. D. Ribbke, M. Thieding, J. Craker. B. Laukant, L. Gudenswager, B. Haefer, H. Simniok. ROW FOUR: D. Meyer, J. Klipp, S. Gallagher, E. Bell, L. Bruce, P. Prather, D. Schroeder, J. Hirst, R. Gallagher, L. Schulte, H. Krueger, D. Gardner. ROW FIVE: J. Hoff, J. Wiese, N. Richert, G. DeBeir, M. Brandt, L. Craker, D. Wiese, H. Collies, M. Sass, B. Hirst, D. Schanke. ROW SIX: B. Gardner, C. Kraemer, A. Coleman, M. Gall, D. Gardner, P. Judd. D. Seamans, E. Meyer, C. Ritzer, D. Schmidt. D. Taylor. 57 ROW ONE: Mrs. Rieck, P. Hemmingway, L. Ritzer, N. Richert, M. Moyes, J. Schroeder, N. Raedel, A. Speich, B. Hint, Mi Wandrcy. ROW TWO: E. Sainsbury, G. DeBeir, J. Parkhurst, C. White, Shelia Donahue, M. Manion, P. Grosklaus, S. Bedessem, J. Brimmer, V. Rego. ROW THREE; M. Holton, J. Hoff, A. Holton, M. Pregal, J. Kintz, R. Meyer, A. Roloff, J. Thomas, J. Hint, R. Gallagher. ROW FOUR: M. Fisher, G. Courtier, M. Brandt, K. Dankert, M. Knudson, N. Palmer, K. Wolkow, N. Duzinski, P. Foley, L. Jones. ROW FIVE; L. Bruce, D. Ribbke, M. Farber, P. Pezall, M. Sass, L. Craker, M. Gall, D. Seamans, H. Krueger, V. Coleman. P UA To promote international good will and to further interest in home economics are the goals of the fifty members of the Future Homemakers of America. D. U. I. A- A familiar sight in R.H.S. is a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association carrying test samples of milk. Through testing and analyzing, the organization teaches the boys how to develop a better dairy herd. ROW ONE; B. Schwartz. D. On, E. Schrpeder, G. Roecker, R. Elder, W. Thies, W. Thies, C. Klein, D. Birch, T.R. Lathrop. ROW TWO; R. Schenck, G. Radke, T. Brown. R. Ribbke, V. Knuth, L. Brandt, F. Fisher, H. Schliekau, B. Tourdot, E. Brooks. ROW THREE: T. Middlestead, H. Elfers, G. Maske, H. Foss, K. Mulliken, D. Reimer, R. Hahn, J. Hayes, C. Geffert. ROW FOUR; H. Churchill, W. McCauley, E. Thies, E. Brooks, E. Schultz, W. Schyvinck, J. Bell, M. Laukant, C. Vertein, A. Biesek. ROW FIVE: E. Beth, G. Sopher, F. Zietlow, J. Horkan, D. Meyer, B. Hudzinski, E. Bergman, T. Seamonson, D. Toeder. ROW ONE: E. Beth, L. Brandt, G. Roicker, C. Riek, F. Fisher, D. Ott, F. Peper, J. Manion, V. Knuth, Mr. Dugdale. ROW TWO: D. Elder, J. Birch, C. Casey, C. Klien, E. Bergamen, H. Foss, E, Brooks, D. Birch, D. Knowalke, C. Geffert. ROW THREE: M. Howard. A. Biesek, J. Hayes, W. Biesek, D. Gardner, J. Bell, T. Douglas, R. Hahn, D. Holby. ROW FOUR: D. Dorow, J. Byrnes, J. Birch. B. Gade, B. Klipp, D. Douglas, L. Fish. J. Fleming. D. Doughty. ROW FIVE: H. Elfers, J. Brickl. H. Churchill, W. Hanusa. J. Horkan, M. Laukant, E. Horkan, J. Giebel. F. F. A. Working together in a club gave us the training we needed to assume responsibility. Through our activities we learned how to keep records of farm products and animals. ROW ONE: E. Pagel, N. Wildes, D. Meyer, S. Sainsbury, K. Montanye, E. Schroeder, E. Zobel, W. Thies, W. Thies, W. Schwartz. ROW TWO: R. Schenk, R. Schmidt, R. Seamans, C. Reinfeldt, B. Ribbke, R. Seamanson, L. Haefer, T. Norwalk, E. Volk. ROW THREE: K. Mullikin, D. Nobs. B. Tourdot, E. McClusky, R. Peper. E. Thies, P. Tourdot, D. Reimer, C. Schultz. C. Schultz. ROW FOUR: B. Shanahan, W. Hoffman, J. Schuette, D. Reuter, B. Schyvinck, J. Peterson, C. Vertien, D. Toeder. ROW FIVE: D. Wagner, J. Petzke, F. Zietlow, H. Schlieckau, G. Sopher, E. Schutz. 59 • -. ROW ONE: J. Sass. M. Lehman, L. Luedtke. D. Krey. F. Fisher, G. Flynn, H. Horstmann, E. Hackbarth, P. Scherman, J. Geffert. ROW TWO: Mr. Lathrope. R. Leigel, R. Harman, E. Thies, K. Stickler, V. Knuth, D. Ott, A. DeBeir, B. Tourdot. ROW THREE: J. Uphoff, R. Fleming, G. Roecker, R. Ribbke, J. Horkan, H. Churchill. RIFLE CLUB The aim of the Rifle Club is, naturally, to hit the target. Shooting develops steadiness of mind and body, and a club such as ours encour- ages safe shooting habits. ROD AND SUN CLUB We members of the Rod and Gun Club are taught the meaning of sportsmanship. We also learn the best and safest way to hunt and fish. ROW ONE: D. Snyder, F. Fisher. F. Peper, D. On. Mr. Mayfield. R. Ribbke. J. Montgomery. J. Mean. J. Manion. G. Benseman. ROW TWO: H. Horstmann. M. Bloss. G. Roecke, H. Kostuck. E. Hackbarth. L. Schroeder. John Giebel, E. C 'n ! • ■ SEATED: B. Vinson, J. Jcffcott, D. Ribbkc, L. Stofer, N. Schulze, M. Klagas, N, Raedel, C. Behn, M. Brice. STANDING: L. Gudenschwager, J. Schroeder, B. Haefer, C. Kramer, R. Ribbke, V. Coleman, E. Meyer. student library ASSISTANTS We used a new name this year because some of us couldn't come to the club meetings and still wanted to help in the library. Miss Graepp instituted several new things this year, among them was the Bookweek celebration with con- tests for the student body. JR. RED CROSS Helping others is the motto of our Jr. Red Cross. Through the school year we had a clothing drive, collected money for the March of Dimes and also for the Junior Red Cross. SEATED: B. Haefer, S. Hasz, D. Seamans, S. Donahue, E. Fuller, P. Grosklaus, C. White, H. Simniok, M. Newbury. STANDING: C. Kraemer, D. Schanke, E. Meyer. 61 MOVIE OPERATORS ROW ONE: E. Zobel, B. Shanahan, J. Murdock, J. Birch, R. Ribbke, Mr. Lathrope. ROW TWO: D. Costerisan, B. Schyvinck, R. Kiniz, L. Hooker, J. Sass. Under their adviser, Mr. Lathrope, this group of boys learn to set up and operate the movie projector when it is needed for visual education in the classrooms. safety patrol This group of seventeen make up a club which is of great service to our high school. Their main duty and chief aim is to protect our students from accidents and, under the careful guidance of Mr. Mayfield, they fulfill their obligations well. ROW ONE: M. Lehman, M. Bloss, B. Hudzinski, D. Krey, P. Sherman, F. Fisher, J. Maul. ROW TWO: Mr. Mayfield, L. Schrank, B. Brown, C. Riek, L. Hurley, R. Burris. ROW THREE: C. Hackbarth, L. Seymour, D. Foss, R. Kintz, D. Chandler. 62 LATIN CLUB ROW ONE: G. Merkel, S. Tuhus, J. Mundth, Mrs. Happle, M. Schulze, L. Schultz, M. Brice. ROW TWO: D. Haugh J. Bill, J. Temte, D. Temte. Newly organized this year, the club consists of students who have completed one year of Latin. Meetings are held once a month and our purpose is to foster a continued interest in Latin. CAMERA CLUB Also a new club this year is the Camera Club who devote their time to taking and developing snapshots. Mr. Thompson, P. Utterback, T. Noth, K. Ferstl, D. Falleck, K. Ferstl. 63 ☆ ? |s? t $ § % £ ☆ ☆ r i w -the. Junior Prom! What a wonderful time we had! Betty Donovan and John Krueger certainly made a lovely royal couple as our king and queen. Chub Bill and Susie Holzinger, as crown bearers added a charming note to the crowning. We II remember our decorations. The couples entered through a wintry lane of snow covered pine trees, and the miracle of winter scenes,snowmen and skaters were silhouetted against the walls. We wished on a star, and Betty and John were crowned sitting on a silvery moon. As we danced and danced through our Holiday in the Snow the orchestra sat in a huge snowbank. 66 HUMOROUS FIRST ROW: S. Frederickson, M. Laper, V. Hanusa, B. Bill, J. Dorow, D. Smith, D. Olds, C. Gawronski, D. Hemberger. M. Olson. SECOND ROW: M. Brice, N. Geffert, M. Schulz, K, Meyer, J. Geffert, D. Temte, B. Burmester, R. Palmer. K. Ferstl, L. Olson, S. Thompson. EXTEMPORANEOUS AND INTERPRETIVE SERIOUS FIRST ROW: A. Speich, J. McCauley, J. Brunhoefer, N. Schulz, D. FIRST ROW: S. Tuhus, C. Hasz, R. Breen, C. Sussek. Hu 1 bun. SECOND ROW: Mr. Mayfield, K. Dankert, M. Brandt, R. SECOND ROW: C. Hackbarth, C. Curtin. J. Kohlmeyer. Gundrum, G. Thies. WINNERS FORENSICS FIRST ROW . D. Hulburt, A. Speich, J. Brunhoefer, G. Merkel, C. Sussek, S. Thompson, N. Schulz. SECOND ROW: K. Dankert, R. Gundrum, G. Thies, J. Geffert, J. Schwenn, R. Breen, J. McCauley. The forensics program offer students a chance to develop their speaking ability. The different parts of the program include humorous and non-humorous de- clamations original and non-original orations, extem- poraneous reading and speaking, interpretive reading and four minute speeches. This year the League Contest, in which Wisconsin Dells, Baraboo, Portage, and Reedsburg competed, was held at Reedsburg on March 9. 68 loyalty council Seniors: Judy Mundth, Jim Geffert. Janice Penshorn, Carol Curtin. The Loyalty Council's year started out with the election of officers from among the representatives elected last spring. Throughout the year we busied our- selves with the job of tallying up the individual points for each class. These will determine who will receive the Loyalty Trophy at the banquet at the end of the year. Every Friday found us busy discussing plans for home- coming or a talent show, selecting Good Citizens, or planning some way to make our program even better, if possible. Juniors: Phyllis lathrope, Gordon Gehrke, Roger Kasiska, Judy Holzinger. Sophomores: Darlene Hemberger, Carol Brimmer, Patricia Kelley, David Bill. 69 Freshmen: Karen Greenwood, Judy Simpson, Sigrid Erickson, Roberta Meyer. Sue Baumgarten SOOD CITIZENS FIRST ROW: J. Mundth, D. Churchill. B. Bill. SECOND ROW: B. McCabe, J. Tenue, D. Buchsteiner. G. Thies, G. Merkel 0 p u [ A £ T T P ROW ONE: J. Brunhoefer, A. Speich, M. Brice, K. Bates, R. Meyer, B. Bill, S. Tuhus, C. Hasz. ROW TWO: B. McManamy, R. Gundrum, G. Thies, D. Bill, D. Temte, J. Bill, J. Schroeder. TOP TEN ROW ONE: A. Speich, J. Brunhoefer, S. Sass, R. Gundrum, J, Fenshorn, L. Olson, C. Shreve, ROW TWO: J. Bill, G. Thies, J. Temte. ROW ONE: J. McCauley, S, Tuhus, B. McManamy, J. Brunhoefer, G. Merkel K. Bates, K. Greenwood, C. Hasz, B. Bill, L. Stofer, J. Schwenn, B. Friede, C. Brimmer, M. Brice. ROW TWO: A. Speich, G. DeBeir, C, Shreve, S. Hasz, R. Gundrum, K. Tourdot, J. Temte, J. Bill, G. Thies, J. Schroeder, R. Krohn, B. Bates, D. Hulburt. OZOOi11 (HH CO YEARBOOKS «ft v� ml mmi 4W« i rw1 Mi - v