Spring Green High School - Emerald Yearbook (Spring Green, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1962 volume:

SPRING GREEN HIGH SCHOOL SPRING GREEN WISCONSIN THE EMERALD OF 1962 Co-editors...........Mary Ruth Hottmann Judy Maxwell Business Manager . . . Jeralyn Hetzel Advisor..........Mr. Vernon Martzke xaijcfioat, ivt, chii- xmitkiA Iooi!% i b o H utt Aajf.Xonp- ivilL-pcLAA.J rn uiMlunmi, crndtitrikb rmr, Qx JoMpcm ccinAy crL- warJ u jiA (AtMlu iirimMAt d-po it U a tt ) a a {tncuanA tcr M riucr. ...$4, Q jdjj msn , ...May Mjimtsiro, ...MX, FULL Davis and Richardson Ihor Galarnyk, M. D. Josten's Ken's Clothing Store Klund and Associates Kolan Company Howard Murphy, Standard Agent Nina, Incorporated HALF Badger Sporting Goods Baker Flooring Baker Plumbing and Heating Baraboo Foods Company Borden's Foods Brickl's Cities Service Brummer Market Columbia Studio Correll's Store Charles L. Cosper Dolly's Beauty Shop SPONSORS Owen King Lumber Company Palace Alleys Truck-O-Tel Umhoefer Oil Products N. E. Wagner, D. D. S. Westside Dairy Wisconsin Power and Light Company Wisconsin Seed Company SPONSORS Econ-O-Wash Mr. and Mrs. Harry Engelhart Eulberg's Drug Store Farmer's State Bank Ralph Feiner's Liquor Mart Flannery Livestock Franklin Farmers Insurance Agency Gamble Store Gudie's Store Haag Electric Company Harper's Studio Haslow Motors Heber's Chevrolet Motors Hunt's General Store Jim's Standard Service Jordan's Grocery Ken's Marine Kraemer Brothers Elmer Kraemer Insurance Agency Lampman's Cities Service Len and Eleanor's Louis' Shell Station Me Car ville Distributing Company Dwight Marit Michels' Rest Haven Motel J. P. O'Leary, D. D. S. Prairie Cheese Factory Compliments of Rach's Rainbow Gardens Rex and Bette's Richardson Funeral Home Richardson Pontiac Riek Electric Rieder's Body Shop Robson Electric Rock's Round Barn Ruhland's Motel Sarah's Cafe Sauk County Farmco Co-op Schadde Plumbing Paul Schoemann Sexton Food Company State Bank of Spring Green Thermogas Company Vern's Radio and TV Weekly Home News FOURTH PAGE SPONSOR Dutch Kitchen Milwaukee Cheese Company Trausch Baking Company BOARD OF EDUCATION--Mrs. James Martin, Walter Urfer, Charles Roberts, Roy Anding, President; Nordeen Gilbertson, Myron Moore, Treasurer; Kenneth Hottman, Clerk. SUPERINTENDENT, RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Edward V. Hoch B. S., Lehigh University, Pa. M.A., Northwestern University DECIDING COURSES OF ACTION TO BETTER OUR EDUCATION Mrs. Inez Scholl Secretary to Superintendent Principal VERNON V. MARTZKE B. S., Oshkosh State College M. S., University of Wisconsin LEADING US TO GREATER ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH SCHOOL KATHLEEN LINS Secretary to Principal Office Workers Jeralyn Hetzel Martha Rudersdorf MR. WAYNE PETERS Booster and Lettermen's Advisor Chemistry and Biology B.S. Degree, Milton College MR. RONALD KOVACIC Booster and Lettermen's Advisor Physical Education B.S. Degree, LaCrosse S.C. GUIDING THE WAY MR. RALPH NIELSEN Booster and Lettermen's Advisor Science and Mathematics M.S. Degree, University of Wisconsin TO NEW HORIZONS MR. LEWIS SCHMIDT Band and Chorus B.A. Degree, Lakeland College MAPPING THE COURSE FOR OUR JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE TEACHING US THE ART OF LIVING IN THE GROWING MR. GERALD WEIR Newspaper Advisor Commercial B. of Education Degree, Whitewater S.C. WORLD AROUND US MR. ELDON PRATT Dramatics' Advisor Social Science B. of Education Degree, Eau Claire S.C. MR. DONALD HARROP Library and Geography M.S. and B.L.S. Degrees University of Wisconsin MR. JAMES BOHAN Seventh and Eighth Grade B.A. Degree, Loras College PLANTING SEEDS OF WISDOM IN OUR FIELD OF LEARNING Rodney Ellner Larry Knutson Doug Ferguson Jim Lins Harry Ilkka Bonnie Hackl Francie Rach Beth Schauf FRESHMAN CLASS On August 30 we entered the gym for our first real day of high school. Thirty-eight strong, we were determined to prove that the last Freshman Class of S.G.H.S. was to be worthy of this honor. To become true Frosh , the sophomores held the annual initiation party at which we became official members of the student body. The initiation consisted of hilarious stunts in which every member of our class participated. We were embarrassed, but we took it in our stride. We were very proud to have as our homecoming representatives, Doug Kraemer, and his date, Mary Haas. Our first group project was working on our homecoming float, We'll Burn'Em at the Stake . With great effort , we managed to perform the annual freshman chore of supplying wood for the bonfire. After the first home basketball game, a sock-hop , with refreshments being served, climaxed the evening's victory by the team. As the year ended, we realized that much was accomplished by all, but many varied and interesting experiences will follow as members of the R. V.H.S. Eugene Weitzel Ronnie Kraemer Kenny Alt John Feiner Beverly Goodyear Sharon Bauer Jean Lins Gloria Alt Linda Ray Joe Fargen Danny Pronold Sharon Paulus Lynn Hook Rosalie Clary Sandra Schwanke Dale Nachreiner Gary Hetzel CLASS ADVISORS Mr. Nielsen Mr. Schmidt CLASS OFFICERS President: Kenneth Haas Vice-President: Mary Haas Secretary: Mary Wunnicke Treasurer: Dennis McGinley Mike Zajicek Doug Kraemer Calvin Baljo Jerry Davies Elise Nelson Sandra Crary Jacquelyn Tinsman Sandra Peck Karolyn Weidner FIRST ROW: D. Alt, F. Baker, R. Johnson, R. Carver, G. Schwanke, B. To- bias, R. Paulsen, L, Vornholt. SECOND ROW: E. Gundlach, F. Williams, D. Thornton, D. Snyder, L. Lamont, C. Hail, J. Radel, D. Wilcox, M, Paulus, M. Leistikow. THIRD ROW: L. Frosch, L. Longseth, L. Rogers, W. Richards, G. Williams, L. Hinkins, S. Hess, A. Snyder, J. Crary, C. Magli. WITH PLENTY OF STEAM President, Mary Jane Brummer; Vice-President Ann Olson; Secretary, Betty Hackl; Treasurer, Mary Lee Kolan. FIRST ROW: D. Bauer, D. Creasey, N. Wunnicke, J. Hess, A. Alt, B. Brummer, B. Pratt, A. Nachreiner, M. Haas, S. Bailey. SECOND ROW: Mr. Peters, M. Coleman, G. Bindl, T. Doyle, R. Kraemer, M. Kolan, S. Tennant, M. Brummer, J, Crary, D. Hottmann, J. Long- seth, W. Carver. THIRD ROW: D. Williams, L. Ellefson, J. Richardson, D. Fleming, J. Davis, J. Thering, G. Robson, K. Ewers, K. Hamel, D. Richardson, R. Uselman. WE BACK OUR TEAM The gymnasium staged the scene for the Booster Club as they planned their last fall homecoming of the Spring Green High School. Leading the Grand March was Roger Steckelberg, our king, who chose as his queen, Nancy Wunnicke. The music was provided by Freddie Mott. Even though the evening was very successful, a feel- ing of sadness lingered in the gym as the realization of the final Homecoming of S.G. H. S. entered the minds of all. Arousing our school spirit to back the team, we assembled regularly in the gym for pep meetings. Skits presented by members of the club, cheers led by the cheerleaders, and pep songs played by the band added to the atmosphere. The Booster Club sold Shamrock pennants as a remembrance of Spring Green High School. Some of the money earned by the club was used to buy special athletic equip- ment for the new scho61. As a new feature, trophies were presented by the Booster Club to the most valuable players in all sports. FIRST ROW: M. Rudersdorf, N. Miller, L. Olson, J. Hetzel, M. Weitzel, M. Williams, D. Kraemer, D. Carver, M. Hottmann, C. Coyle. SECOND ROW: C. Richardson, J. Thering, J. Bindl, J. Limmex, P. Brickl, L. Lampman, C. Jackson, B. Hackl, V. Blau, D. Bohn- sack, L. Liegel, M. Fargen, M. Lins. THIRD ROW: Mr. Nielsen, J. Maxwell, J. Coyne, J. McCarville, R. Steckqlberg, M. McGinley, J. McGinley, B. Lanigan, R. Haas, A. Olson, J. Magli, F. Uselman, J. Johnson. Leading the parade. Queen Nancy and King Roger-- The spectacle of floats started on a tasty note-- And even Smoky the Bear got into the act J CAN PREVEk I0UCHDQUN5! The floats were colorful on this beautiful October day-- QUEEN NANCY KING ROGER 1961 HOMECOMING COURT OF HONOR--Mary Haas and Doug Kraemer, Arlene Alt and Francis Tobias, Deniece Carver and John Richardson, Maureen Lins and Charles Richardson. CROWN BEARERS: Diane Schmitz and Brian Doyle. QUEEN: Nancy Wunnicke. KING: Roger Steckelberger. FIRST ROW: R. Steckelberg, R. Haas, J. Richardson, M. McGinley, K. Beck,W. Paulsen, D. Richards, C. Richardson, O. Stoltz. SECOND ROW: D. Kulik, T. Doyle, T. Paulsen, J. Robson, E. Thornton, R. Kraemer, D. McGinley, L. Lamp- man. THIRD ROW: D. Ferguson, J. Lins, G. Hetzel, G. Davies, F. Tobias, D. Kraemer, I. Snyder, J. Bindl, J. Fargen. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Nielsen, R. Kra- emer, D. Feiner, C. Baljo, J. Longseth, K. Haas, Mr. Peters, READY-SET-HUT 1 - HUT 2 - HUT 3 ! Playing under the name of Shamrocks for the last year, the green and white of Spring Green High School had a most successful year. Under the direction of head football coach, Mr. Peters, and his assistant, Mr. Nielsen, the Shamrocks ended the season with an impressive 5 won and 3 loss record. The season opened against the Portage J. V. 's and the local team showed much promise of having a fine year. Mike McGinley scored a late' first quarter touchdown to bring the score to a 7-6 Portage half time lead. The game was won on a third quarter score by Dick Haas. The football season was then off to a good start! The first conference game was against the defending champions, Waunakee. It was a hard fought game until late in the fourth quarter when Waunakee's defense wore the Shamrocks down. The final score was Waunakee 27, Spring Green 0. The following week's game was played against a very improved Mazomanie team. The Shamrocks proved to be too much for Mazo to handle as the Green and White went on to win 14-0, with Mike McGinley and Bill Paulsen scoring. The season's fourth game saw Spring Green playing host to Sauk City. After 7 years, S. G. finally tipped the Cardinals 7-0 with a touchdown pass from quarter- back Dick Haas to left end Dick Kraemer. The Spring Green stingy defense stub- bornly held Sauk all night on a mud and rain soaked field, and intercepted four pas- ses in the fourth quarter. The next game of the season was Spring Green's final Homecoming with the Shamrocks meeting Prairie Du Sac. The Prairie team proved to be too much for the locals to handle this time. Two touchdowns high lighted Spring Green's efforts in a loosing cause, 24-13. BRAINS BEHIND THE BRAWN Coaches Peters and Nielsen In an attempt to staywithin striking distance of Waunakee, Spring Green travel- ed to Verona for their sixth game. Spring Green struck for a 7 to 0 lead in the third quarter with Mike McGinley scoring, and added a fourth quarter score from Dick Haas. Verona was the victim of Spring Green's third shut out of the year, 14-0. The climatic game of the year was played against the Lodi Blue Devils. The first play from scrimmage saw Lodi ramble 63 yards for a touchdown. The Blue Devils added another touchdown in the second quarter, but the extra point failed. The Shamrocks began the second half with a never-say-die attitude. Mike McGin- ley scored Spring Green's first score from the one yard line and the point brought the score to 13-7. Again in the fourth period Dick Haas scored and the all import- ant extra point brought joy to the team and many followers as we won, 14-13. The final game for Spring Green High was played at home against Poynette on a rain soaked field. The fighting Shamrocks couldn't get fired up, and Tim Paulsen gave Spring Green its only hope by picking up a Poynette fumble and going 47 yards for a touchdown. Thus ended the season with the locals being defeated, 7-6. The Spring Green football team finished a respectable third in the 1961 Tri-County football race with a 4 won and 3 loss record. Mike McGinley Dick Haas Bill Paulsen Tim Paulsen Dick Kraemer Dick Haas TOUCHDOWNS 6 3 1 1 1 EXTRA POINTS 9 SHAMROCKS MOST VALUABLE Ken Beck Orville Stoltz, Fullback Chuck Richardson, Halfback Dick Haas, Quarterback Jane Hess Alietta Bartle Judy Crary Barb Brummer Jane Davis Sherry Tennant Virgil Taylor Bill Carver John Wiesner John Longseth Eric Thornton SOPHOMORE CLASS During the first meeting of the year, held early in September, our class officers were elected. Ready to advise us on our class activities throughout the year were Miss Parteka and Mr. Peters. Our first event of the year was the initiation of the Freshmen. Remembering vivid- ly our experiences during initiation, we worked hard to make this activity as memorable for them as it was for us! We were very proud of the Sophomores who participated in the One Act Plays. Dale Hottmann took the lead in the play, Wilbur Takes His Medicine, and another Sophomore, Margaret Coleman, played the part of his mother. John Longseth played the lead in an- other play called Orville's Big Date. Many Sophomores were members of the athletic teams this year. We were proud of their participation in the varsity and B games. At times, the boys had fun warming the bench ' and dreaming of next year, when they too, would be playing as regulars on the var- sity team. Looking forward to our final years of education as students of the R.V.H.S., we wait with anxiety for the ftuure events in our Junior year. Don Williams Judy Harrington Mary Paulsen Suzanne Bailey Jerry Bindl Don Creasey Ken Weitzel Mary Ringelstetter Francis Tobias Margaret Coleman Thyrza Crofton Judy Crook Darleen Johnson Phyllis Carver Irvin Snyder Jim Blau David Bauer Bart Walsh Leo Ellefson CLASS ADVISORS Miss Parteka Mr. Peters CLASS OFFICERS President: Dale Hottmann Vice-President: Berniece Schmid Secretary: Arlene Alt Treasurer: Jerry Sprecher Tim Paulsen Kelly Knutson Ken Lins Dick Uselman John Weitzel Linda Creasey Kay Ewers Beverly Kraemer Sherryl Riek Agnes Porter Judy Lins FIRST ROW: J. Maxwell, F. Uselman, M. Hottmann, J. Coyne, J. Hetzel, B. Pratt, B. Kraemer, S. Riek. SECOND ROW: J. Phillips, M. Rudersdorf, B. Hackl, R. Hunt- er, M. Ringelstetter, D. Bohnsack, M. Williams, M. Fargen. THIRD ROW: Mr. Pratt, K. Alt, J. McCarville, L. Moe, A. Olson, E. Rock, C. Jackson. IT’S A FACT, WE SURE CAN ACT! The Dramatics Club consisted of students who were interested in dramatics and forensics. Last fall, three one-act plays were presented in a special program sponsored by the Club. The contest play, The Boor, (directed by Mr. Pratt) re- ceived the highest rating at the league contest. The league forensic contest was held here on March 3, with Spring Green edging a victory over Verona, 68-67. Local students participating: Public Address --M. Crowley and B. Lanigan; Play Reading--G. Rock, F. Uselman, and D. Hott- mann; Interpretative Reading--B. Kraemer and M. Coleman; Extemporaneous Speaking--K. Ewers and C. Jackson; 4-minute Speech--R. Alt; Original Oratory-- A. Nachreiner and L. Moe; Declamation--F. Dederich and L. Hook; Interpretative Reading (prose)--S. Riek and M. Buchner; Non-Original Oratory--D. Carver and J. McCarvill. FIRST ROW: V. Taylor, R. Alt, M. Buchner, M. Weitzel, F. Rach, M. Wunnicke, M. Coleman, J. Wiesner. SECOND ROW: F. Dederich, M. Crowley, S. Crary, L. Hook, J. Johnson, D. Kramere, M. Haas. THIRD ROW: D. Carver, S. Tennant, J. Davis, J. Lins, D. Hottmann, J. Longseth, C. Coyle, K. Ewers, A. Nachreiner. 'ORVILLE’S BIG DATE” Directors: Martha Rudersdorf Judy Coyne Cast: Frances Uselman . . . Beatrice JoAnn Johnson..........Ethel Colleen Coyle.........Vivian John Longseth........Orville WILBUR TAKES HIS MEDICINE” Directors: Mary Ruth Hottmann Ann Olson Cast: Eugene Rock . . Mr. Maxwell Margaret Coleman .... Mrs. Maxwell Mary Lee Kolan . . . Connie Dale Hottmann .... Wilbur Frances Rach . . . Mary Lou Mr. Nielsen, J. McGinley, E. Thornton, M. McGinley, D. Kulik, D. Haas, R. Steckelberg, B. Paulsen, T. Doyle, J. Thering, J. Richardson, C. Richardson. SHOOT’EM HIGH, PASS ’EM LOW - The Spring Green cagers, with Ralph Nielsen as coach, did a commendable job in placing third in the Tri-County Conference with a 9-4 record. Only Waunakee (12-1) and Sauk City (10-3) bettered the record of the Shamrocks. The overall sea- son, including tournament play, left the local team with 13 wins and 7 losses. Sub- Tournament play at Sauk City resulted in Spring Green overcoming Arena to win consolation honors. The Spring Green offense produced a total of 1356 points in the 20 games played for an average of 68 points per game. The defense held the opponents to a total of 1191 for an average of 59 points per game. During conference play, the Shamrocks scored a total of 1175 points to lead all other teams in this department. The game against Arena saw the local team scoring a record high, 94 points. Leading the local cagers and placing second in conference scoring was Mike McGinley with 305 points. Spring Green vs. Hollandale 50 34 Spring Green vs. Prairie du Sac 57 58 Readstown 67 41 Waunakee 52 69 Verona 87 49 Arena 94 79 Belmont 53 58 Verona 72 75 Arena 82 53 Poynette 82 81 Lodi 51 43 Mazomanie 84 68 Black Earth 89 59 Black Earth 86 77 Mazomanie 58 49 Mazomanie 70 63 Lone Rock 63 64 Sauk City 47 59 Sauk City 48 57 Arena 64 55 Non-conference Sub-district tournament G. Hetzel, J. Longseth, J. Lins, D. Kraemer, D. McGinley, K. Beck, D. Peter- sen, R. Kraemer, G. Davies, D. Hottmann, K. Haas. COME ON TEAM, LET’S GO! The Spring Green Junior Varsity boasted a record of thirteen wins against five losses the past year and ranked as one of the top B-Teams in the league. Under the coaching of Ron Kovacic, the team scored an all-sea- son total of 781 points while the opponents scored but 546 points. The highest team effort in league play was 70 points when Black Earth was defeated by 38 points. Among the outstanding games played by the B-Team was their 41- 34 defeat of Waunakee's B-Team. Many members of this year's B-Team are prospects for becoming varsity players for R. V.H.S. Spring Green vs. Non -conference Hollandale Readstown Verona Belmont Arena Lodi Black Earth Mazomanie Lone Rock Sauk City Prairie du Sac Waunakee Arena Verona Poynette Richland Center Mazomanie Black Earth 50 14 71 17 60 31 13 19 49 29 22 37 44 33 46 38 47 48 24 36 25 33 41 34 42 24 40 29 54 40 44 27 39 25 70 32 MANAGERS--Jim Thering, Doug Ferguson, Harry Ilka, Joe Fargen. 34 i w HONORARY CAPTAIN MOST VALUABLE PLAYER Mike McGinley VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Mary Ruth Hottmann, Mary Jane Brummer, Diane Fleming, Judy Maxwell. FIGHT, TEAM, FIGHT! JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Barbara Brummer, Jane Davis, Mary Hass, Arlene Alt. WE SHALL ALWAYS REMEMBER - OUR TOP BRASS REALLY SHOWS CLASS! With versatility and ease, our musicians, under the direction of Mr. Schmidt, have provided enjoyable music for all occasions. Throughout the year the chorus and bands worked hard to prepare for concerts and the year's events. The Annual Fall Concert was presented November 10, before a large and ap- preciative audience. Then preparations were made for the big event of the year, the Christmas Concert. It was one of the most successful concerts the department has ever given. Highlighting the concert were the numbers, 'Twas the Night Be- fore Christmas sung by the chorus, Green Sleeves and Christmas Rhapsody played by the band, and This Strange Night produced under the direction of Mr. Pratt. A new and different feature in this year's program was the massed band concert held February 22. Band students from Lone Rock. Arena, and Spring Green, under the direction of William Hughes of Reedsburg, presented an hour long concert. The band consisted of one hundred nineteen members. The orchestra sponsored the traditional night club. Peppermint Lounge was chosen as the theme. Entertainment consisted of dancing and the floor show. Spring activities included a spring concert and an outdoor concert. Much individual work was put forth for the solo emsemble festival held at Platteville on March 31. The group festival, also held at Platteville, concluded the contest participation for the Spring Green Bands and Chorus. DIRECTOR: Mr. Schmidt FLUTE Arlene Alt Rosemary Thering Jean Lins CLARINET Maureen Lins Deniece Carver Barbara Pratt Mary Lee Kolan Barbara Brummer Ehndy Crary Janet Schofield Mary Hass Beth Schauf Gloria Alt Karolyn Weidner OBOE Kathy Hamel BARITONE John Longseth Jane Hess Donna Gulsrud CORNET Diane Fleming Jim Lins Alice Nachreiner Doug Kraemer Karen Neuheisel Calvin Baljo Bonnie Hackl TROMBONE Craig Jackson Dale Hottmann Dick Kraemer Gary Rock Bill Fleming PERCUSSION Joe Thering Ken Weitzel Harry Ilkka Doug Ferguson BASS LaVerne Gulsrud John Richardson Dick Uselman SAXOPHONE Mary Hottmann Mary Brummer Diane Kramer Frances Rach Linda Ray Judy Vrary Sandra Peck Jane Davis HORN Sherry Tennant Cindy Hamel Maureen Fargen Beverly Kraemer FIRST ROW: R. Alt, M. Weitzel, F. Rach, M. Coleman, B. Brummer, S. Schwanke, S. Bailey, B. Hackl. SECOND ROW: D. Creasey, J. Crary, A. Nachreiner, A. Alt, D. Kraem- er, N. Wunnicke, M. Fargen, B. Pratt, J. Longseth, D. Ferguson. THIRD ROW: D. Carver, M. Crowley, M. Kolan, M. Brummer, S. Tennant, J. Richardson, J. Davis, D. Fleming, M. LinS, C. Coyle, M. Haas. FOURTH ROW: L. Ellefson, F. Metcalf, S. Riek, E. Rock, J. Thering, J. Robson, L. Moe, J. Limmex, C. Jackson, K. Hamel, D. Kraemer. WITH PLENTY OF DO, RE”, AND MI” - THEY BREAK FORTH IN SWEET HARMONY FIRST ROW: M. Hottmann, M.Brummer, J.Crary, M.Lins, J.Davis. SECOND ROW: A. Nachreiner, D. Fleming, L. Gulsrud, J. Thering, R. Kraemer, D. Hottmann, C. Jackson. FIRST ROW: J. Hess, M. Lins, D. Carver, B. Pratt, K. Hamel, B. Brummer, M. Haas, A. Alt. SECOND ROW: B. Hackl, A. Nachreiner, D. Kraemer, L. Gulsrud, J. Crary, D. Kraemer, S. Tennant, M. Fargen. THIRD ROW: H. Ilkka, J. Lins, K. Weitzel, C. Jackson, D. Kraemer, D. Hottmann, J. Longseth. WE HAVE A BEAT THAT’S REALLY NEAT BAND COUNCIL FIRST ROW: C. Jackson, L. Moe, J. Longseth, M. Hottmann, R. Alt, F. Dederich. SECOND ROW: F. Uselman, D. Kraemer, J. Richardson, T. Doyle, J. Bindl, S. Sch- wanke. THIRD ROW: S. Peck, D. Petersen, M. McGinley, Mr. Martzke, R. Steckel- berg, K. Ewers. SPRING GREEN STUDENT COUNCIL Spring Green High School's first Student Council meeting was held on October 2, 1961 with a membership of fifteen students. These fifteen members consisted of seven Seniors, three Juniors, two Sophomores, and three Freshmen. Membership in the Club consisted of two students from each class and one student from each club. The tasks began and, with the help of our advisor, Mr. Martzke, we set out to ac- complish what was expected'of us. With Student Council funds, a phonograph was pur- chased for use in the gymnasium and classrooms. Discussion centered around the hoi lunch program, F.F.A. jackets. Junior class rings, the honor roll, and purchases from Council funds. Assembly programs held throughout the year were arranged for by the Council. Early in the year a trampoline program entitled, Action in the Air, was presented. This was followed by James Walters who provided an entertaining and educational hour on hypnotism. In April, the program Our Friends, the Snakes, concluded the series of programs. At this final assembly program, students from Arena and Lone Rock were also in attendance. RIVER VALLEY STUDENT COUNCIL The River Valley Student Council held its first meeting of the year on September 26. At this meeting, representatives of three ring companies talked to the students. After studying each company's attributes, Josten's was selected as the one that would design and produce the annual class rings of River Valley High. After many meetings with Josten's representative, the council finally decided on a ring design which was favorable to the majority. The Juniors ordered their rings and received them on February 27. Several other meetings were held to discuss some of the many problems of the new school. At one of these meetings, the council took a trip to the new school and was shown the various rooms. Of particular interest to the council members was a room off the library in which Mr. Hoch said our future meetings would be held. This past year has been a very exciting one for the student council members and all are looking forward to begin next year's activities. FIRST ROW: Bill Forseth, Arena; John Longseth, Spring Green; Jim Lins, Spring Green; Dennis Crowley, Arena; Wes Bryant, Arena. SECOND ROW: Sharon Haney, Lone Rock; Susan Robb, Arena; Carol McCutchin, Arena; Jean Meyer, Arena; Elaine Anding, Arena; Diane Kraemer, Spring Green; Alice Nachreiner, Spring Green; Shirley Cooper, Lone Rock; Judy Crary, Spring Green; Bette Kinyon, Lone Rock. THIRD ROW: Gerald Davies, Spring Green; Joe Thering, Spring Green; Roger Boughton, Lone Rock, Steve Whalen, Lone Rock; Ellis Boughton, Lone Rock; Joe Hackl, Lone Rock. SNAPSHOTS John Richardson Barbara Pratt Mary Jane Brummer Maureen Lins Alice Nachreiner Jerry Robson Bill Magli Eugene Rock JUNIOR CLASS As upperclassmen, we started our third and final year in S.G.H.S. Striving hard to build a successful float, we were rewarded by receiving a second place tie. Many of our classmates were members of the Varsity Football Team, with two receiving special honors--Pete Richardson was selected as all conference guard and Ken Beck was chosen by his teammates as most valuable player. The next important event for our class was the dance sponsored after the last foot- ball game of the year. It was at this event that parents of the players were honored. This was only one of the many projects undertaken by our class to finance our Junior Prom. One of the happiest occasions of the past year was receiving our class rings. De- signed exclusively for us, these are the first rings to represent the River Valley High School. As the spring season drew to a close, the most memorable event of this year, the Junior Prom, was held on May 18. The last prom of our Spring Green Alma Mater was indeed an occasion long to remember. Ed Porter Tom Alt Ken Beck Larry Lampman Diane Kraemer Frances Dederich Margie Weitzel Mary Weitzel Colleen Coyle Mary Lee Kolan Ed Miller Tim Doyle Donald Richards Ronnie Bauer Joanne Phillips Mary Jantzen Deniece Carver Maureen Fargen Diane Fleming Kathy Hamel CLASS ADVISORS Mr. Weir Miss Rand Mr. Murphy Mr. Kovacic CLASS OFFICERS President: Frank Metcalf Vice-President: John McCarville Secretary: Nancy Wunnicke Treasurer: Dick Kraemer Jerry Limmex Don Williams Mary Buchner Mary Crowley Rose Ann Alt Ruth Hunter Jim Thering Don Petersen Co-Editors: Judy Maxwell Mary Hottmann Business Manager: Jeralyn Hetzel Secretary: Judy Coyne MAKING A BOOK THAT IS SPECIAL FOR YOU, OUR MOTTO’S PERFECTION IN ALL THAT WE DO. Rooms 205 and 304 were the scene of much commotion as night after night staff members worked to produce the 1962 Emerald. Get the dummy book! How do you like this layout? These were only a few of the comments heard as the yearbook took shape. Everything had to be just right before the book went to press. Not only pride in a job well done, but satisfaction in having worked with others rewarded staff members for their work. Under the advice of our advisor, Mr. Martzke, the members wrote copy, marked and cut pictures, and planned and pasted layouts. A special note of thanks is intended here for the many contributors who supported our annual with their donations. Without their cooperation the many changes and additions in this annual would not have been possible. As you leaf through this copy of the Emerald, we hope you agree that an outstanding final edition has been published. FIRST ROW: B. Hackl, M. Hottmann, J. Coyne, L. Liegel, L. Olson, J. Hetzel, V. Blau, J. Johnson, SECOND ROW: F. Uselman, M. Rudersdorf, J. Maxwell, M. Kolan, N. Wunnicke, D. Fleming, B. Pratt, D. Carver, A. Nachreiner, J. Magli. THIRD ROW: Mr. Martzke, J. Thering, R. Haas, R. Steckelberg, L. Moe, J. McCarville, C. Jackson, A. Olson. Editor M. Buchner Assistant Editor M. Crowley Secretary D. Pretsch Treasurer R. Alt Program Chairman G. Paulus DEADLINES THIS STAFF MUST HEED, TO FILL A NEWS MAN’S CREED! The purpose of the Newspaper Staff was to publish the school newspaper, The Green Flash. There were six issues published during the school year. Anyone could join the club who was interested in reporting news, composing features, typing, or stencil artwork. To give the members a taste of journalism, regular beats were as- signed and each staff member was expected to keep informed and cover all newsworthy developments in his department throughout the year. Additional features were assigned each issue. Letters and pins were awarded to those who had reached the eighty-point require- ment set at the beginning of the year. Though a chart of comparative point values for various tasks provided the major basis for evaluating active participation, points were modified on the basis of promptness and quality of work done. FIRST ROW: Miss Parteka, D. Pretsch, M. Buchner, B. Kraemer, S. Riek, A. Porter, S. Paulus, R. Alt, Mr. Weir. SECOND ROW: L. Creasey, F. Dederich, J. Lins, K. Ewers, M. Paulsen, H. Ruhland, M. Ringelstetter, T. Crofton, M. Coleman. THIRD ROW: J. Harrington, R. Hunter, G. Paulus, J. Phillips, M. Weitzel, M. Williams, S. Bauer, L. Hook, K. Weidner. HAMMERS AND SAWS sfwo'i ) . r oJ 36w tlel?. isf .qawy ! erif barfaildnq asuaai xia 9i3w a- W9n gniftoqat ni bafastsfni « to atast £ atsdmam arid 9vra President Bill Paulsen' Vice-Presi- President, BUI Pauls J Kg i g{i} Jlforiaijr nrfj jnamJtBqat dent, Larry Moe; Secretary, Frank Metcalf; Treasurer, Leo Ellefson-. aaoqtuq ariT • r .najsln naatD oriw dulo srit nio( i Jiowtts fionata ,Ja rirnsa beIB banrgia 'ri r 9 tn r-oolavab The basic aim of this organization is to develop leadership, cooperation, and citizen- ship, and to improve Agriculture and patriot- ism in farm boys. This is a national organization and is an extracurricular activity for boys studying extracurricular activixy ior ooys studying vocational Agriculture in Spring Green High School. It is designed to give them addition training and opportunity as they progress to ward the goal of establishing themselves in «8WTr°r.m ot -atiupat mioq-ytrigis 9riJ bariousat ban oriw aeoril of banibmb at9w a -4 ui_. tot aaufsv tnioci aviiatsatnoa to ttsrio £ rfgixorfT .taav grit to snitiiu 9d srii te fnarrt 9t9w atnioq ,noit£qioif i£q avifo£ gnitfii Isva tot aiasd tofBtn arif bat 'otq arias 1 anoitsv .snob ritow to yfilaup bns aaantqmotq to air ed 9fit no bx ibom FIRST ROW: Mr. Murphy, D. Bauer, J. Weitzel, I. Synder, K. Weitzel, D. Pro- no Id, L. Ellefson, D. Creasey, E. Miller. SECOND ROW: R. Haas, F. Metcalf, L. Richards, K. Lins, T. Paulsen, W. Paulsen, L. Moe, E. Porter, G. Bindl. THIRD ROW: J. Bindl, T. Alt, J. Limmex, B. Walsh, O. Stoltz, J. Crook, J. Sprecher. FIRST ROW: Miss Rand, M. Buchner, L. Ray, S. Schwanke, M. Coleman, J. Lins, R. Alt, T. Crofton. SECOND ROW: M. Weitzel, R. Hunter, J. Crook, S. Riek, M. Paulsen, B. Kraemer, S. Peck, J. Lins. THIRD ROW: J. Phillips, M. Jantzen, P. Carver, H. Ruhland, F. Dederich, M. Crowley. HOMEMAKING LAWS President, J. Phillips; Secretary, J. Lins; Vice- President, R. Hunter; Treasurer, M. Weitzel. The Future Homemakers of America is an extracurricular activity. The purpose of the F. H. A. is to work toward a better home and community life. This year the Club had joint meetings with the Lone Rock chapter. The girls also sponsored many candy sales and bake sales. This past year, the girls sold coffee, do- nuts, and pop at the football games. The annual initiation for new mem- bers was held in February. An F.H.A. Week was planned for the month of March. Again this year, a delegate will be chosen to re- present Spring Gareen High School at the annual F.H.A. Convention at Green Lake. Reporter, S. Riek; Historian, T. Crofton; Song Leader, R. Alt; Parliamentarian, M. Crowley; Program Chairman, B. Kraemer. FIRST ROW: T. Doyle, J. Thering, R. Kraemer, B. Walsh, C. Richardson, D. Hott- mann, D. Bauer, J. Longseth. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kovacic, J. Richardson, B. Paul- sen, R. Steckeiberg, M. McGinley, J. Thering, R. Haas, O. Stoltz. TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME” The week following the State Basketball Tournament, the members of the baseball squad began practice for the forthcoming season. Returning this year are all members from the '61 team. Although last year's record was not too impressive, the players gained much valuable experience which will prove useful to them this spring. Last year's squad pictured above was under the direction of coach Wally Wiese. In addition to these players, the following are members of this year's team, coached by Ron Kavocic: Virgil Taylor, Donnie Williams, Gerald Davies, Gary Hetzel, Doug Kraemer, Jim Lins, and Dennis McGinley. Following is the record of the 1961 Base- ball season. Spring Green vs. ♦ Richland Center 2 11 Sauk City 2 4 Lodi 10 11 ♦Plain 6 9 Mazomanie 16 3 Arena 11 Verona 7 16 Poynette 4 9 Black Earth 6 5 Prairie Du Sac 3 4 ♦♦Sauk City 5 6 Waunakee 0 13 ♦-Non conference ♦♦-Tournament FIRST ROW: Mr. Peters, O. Stoltz, D. Richards, J. Richardson, T. Doyle, D. Hott- mann, J. Longseth. SECOND ROW: J. Thering, W. Paulsen, D. McGinley, J. Thering, R. Kraemer, R. Paulsen, C. Richardson. THIRD ROW: R. Haas, M. McGinley, J. McGinley, E. Thornton, R. Steckelberg, L. Lampman, K. Beck, D. Kulik. S” MEN-LETTERMEN A new organization known as the S Club was started at Spring Green High during the school year. The members consisted of boys who have earned a major letter in foot- ball, basketball, or baseball. Advisor of the letter club was Mr. Peters. The major purpose of the S Club this year was to meet with the letter clubs from Lone Rock and Arena and decide upon a style of letter sweater and jacket for the River Valley High School students. Toward the end of the year, several students were wearing the striking black and white letter jackets which they had purchased. Various money raising activities were sponsored by members of the letter club during the year. With these funds the organization purchased several sets of weights which were used in phy ed classes this year and which will become part of the athletic program in the new school. 1961 JUNIOR PROM MAY 12 COURT OF HONOR Deniece Carver and John Richard- son Olson and Craig Jackson Hole and Jim Michels Hackl and Jerry Bindl Joanne Magli and Larry Moe Rhonda Schoenmann and Brian Doyle Queen, Judy Maxwell and King, Mike McGinley r .zinabuiB ioorio2 rtaiH valleV di Io aaUai aril lo Baad. slrfgxaw lo Bias isaav jiiaixils aril lo tasq arn •BLUE FANTASY” ruxsmiJoH sM KING MIKE aoectrioL anAot BRIAN QUEEN JUDY RHONDA Frances Uselmann Robert Lanigan Mary Hottmann Michael McGinley Joseph Thering John McGinley Darleen Bohnsack Judith Maxwell Mary Williams Orville Stoltz Craig Jackson Jeralyn Hetzel Jo Ann Johnson Helen Ruhland Gloria Paulus LaVema Olson Virginia Blau Richard Haas Ronald Durst Joanne Magli Nola Miller Joseph Crook Paul Brickl Judith Coyne Lynn Liegel Roger Steckelberg Jerome Bindl Ellis Pifer Martha Rudersdorf Charles Richardson Dennis Kulik Betty Hackl Thomas Richardson Patrick Harrington Larry Moe CLASS HONORS DAUGHTER OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION AWARD VALEDICTORIAN Lynn Liegel BADGER GIRL'S STATE AWARD Mary Hottmann McCALLS TEEN FASHION BOARD AWARD Judy Maxwell BETTY CROCKER HOMEMAKING AWARD SALUT ATORI AN Jeralyn Hetzel BADGER BOY'S STATE AWARD Larry Moe PRESIDENT CRAIG A. JACKSON VICE-PRESIDENT RICHARD J. HAAS CLASS OFFICERS SECRETARY LYNN R. LIEGEL TREASURER JUDITH M. MAXWELL JOHN M. McGINLEY FRANCES J. USELMAN PATRICK J. HARRINGTON S'� J NOLA J. MILLER MARTHA A. RUDERSDORF JOANN E. JOHNSON HELEN M. RUHLAND CLASS HISTORY Forty-one strong, we entered the halls of Spring Green High School in late August 1958. Our first class meeting resulted in the election of Dick Fox as class President. To help him carry out his duties successfully, the class elected Tony Cass, Vice-President; LaVerna Olson, Secretary; Dick Haas, Treasurer. The Class of 1962 struggled along and managed, with the help of our advisor, Mr. Bassler, to participate in the Homecoming events by entering a float in the parade. Our first big event took place in the gymnasium as the sophomores joyfully initiated us. We grumbled about the stunts as we performed them, but laughed about them later as we realized how funny they really were. As a result of the initiation we became full-fledged students of S.G.H.S. To show the sophomores there were no hard feelings because of the stunts; we gave them a return party. During the year, we lost one classmate, Jean Pulvermacher, reducing the membership to 40. Now, as sophomores, we were no longer the shy and quiet type. Remembering our experiences from the past year, we joyfully initiated the new freshmen. They honored us later in the year with a return party. With the help of Mr. Reddan, our class advisor, we entered the float We'll Blast Mazo to the Moon in the Homecoming parade and it tied for first place. Our officers that year were Joe Thering, President; Dick Haas, Vice-Presi- dent; Judy Maxwell, Secretary; and Mary Kay Rens, Treasurer. That year, Tom Davies, Lynn Liegel and Joanne Magli joined our ranks but we lost Donna Dickinson and Jo Anne Johnson which brought the class membership to 40. Our Junior year proved to be the busiest so far. This year we chose our class rings and put on a prom. Bearing these things in mind we proceeded to elect Larry Moe, President; Roger Steckelberg, Vice-President; Mary Ruth Hottmann, Secre- tary; and Ann Olson, Treasurer. With the ordering and receiving of our class rings, we were proud to have them for we were the last class to have the crest of S.G.H.S. on the ring. Earning money for our Prom was our main goal. We sponsored such things as a beatnik dance, car wash, and a bake sale. Early in the spring our theme Blue Fantasy was chosen for our junior prom. Mike McGinley crowned his queen, Judy Maxwell, and everybody enjoyed dancing to the music of the Moonlighters on the night of May 12, 1961. Again that year, the Spring Green Legion and Auxiliary sponsored a junior boy and girl to attend Badger Boy and Badger Girl State. The faculty chose Larry Moe and Mary Hottmann to attend. JoAnne Johnson returned to our class and Ed LaBatt joined us; however, we lost Dick Fox and Henry Mueller. The last year of our story at S.H.G.S. commenced by electing Craig Jackson, President; Dick Haas, Vice-President; Lynn Liegel, Secretary; and Judy Maxwell, Treasurer. We found that, in our senior year, Ed LaBatt, Carol Seifert and Mary Kay Rens did not return, and Tony Cass left during the year. We did, however, gain Ron Durst, Ellis Pifer and Helen Ruhland bringing the membership to a total of 39. Homecoming was uppermost in our minds at the beginning of the year. The football squad picked Roger Steckelberg as Homecoming King and he, in turn, selected Nancy Wunnicke to reign as his Queen. Having our pictures taken, being measured for our caps and gowns, editing the Emerald, selecting our class motto and flower, and presenting our class play, The Inner Willy, made us realize that we would soon be graduates of S.G.H.S. Thus, our high school days were drawing to a close with many fond memories still lingering in our minds--fun and friendship, thrills of witnessing basketball, baseball, and football games, enjoying dances, dates, and acquaintances that will never be forgotten. Commencement exercises on May 29 were the last events of our high school life and we all acted more solemn and more dignified than ever before. As we slow- ly marched out of the gymnasium that evening, we all realized that we were walking out of the final chapter of our high school life. ON THIS, THE CLOSING PAGE OF THE 1962 EMERALD, WE WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK OUR PARENTS AND PATRONS WHO HAVE HELPED US THROUGH OUR SCHOOL YEARS. IT IS WITH DEEPEST RESPECT AND APPRECIATION THAT WE ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR CONSTANT GUIDANCE AND UNDERSTANDING. PLEASE ACCEPT THIS TOKEN OF APPRECIATION AS AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE WHICH WE HAVE FOR YOU. AS WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1962, TRAVEL DOWN THE ROAD OF LIFE MAY WE NEVER FORGET YOUR UNTIRING EFFORTS. THE EMERALD STAFF INTER COLLEGIATE PRESS Kansas City — Winnipeg Publishers — Manufacturers Yearbooks — Yearbook Covers Diplomas — Graduation Announcements USA VTtV