Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1947 volume:

TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ..................................... 5 Dedication ................................... Administration and Faculty ................... 9 Classrooms.................................. Seniors..................................... Underclassmen ................................ Activities.................................... 9 Sports ....................................... Calendsr.................................... History.......................................80 Will .........................................81 Prophecy .................................... 8if Signpost......................................8? FOREWORD 5 All aboard! We invite you, as our guests, to make this excursion into the past with us. It has been a very important one—one which will live in our memory for many years. If, in leafing through these pages in time to come, you find that happy memories are revived and freshly re-imprinted upon your mind, then we have accomplished our goal in this, the ECHO of 1947. We gratefully acknowledge the co-operation of Mr. William Koch, formerly a teaoher at Wakefield, in providing views of Wakefield High School. EDITORS Svea Carlson . Roderick McDonald June Maxfeldt June Leplsto . Vena Drier . . John Haapoja . Ray Brozzo . . Dean Kastelnak Mary Radowski Palmer Swanson Sally Gustafson, Judy Polovitz . Activities 6 DEDICATION % To Mlos Mary MacDonald, who has dedicated her life to the long procession of young people in our community, we proudly dedicate the ECHO of 1947. As we continue on our Journey, we will look back and recall with appreciation and gratitude, the Important part that she, in her deep and sympathetic understanding, has played in our lives. The real and lasting monuments to Miss MacDonald's many years of devoted and untiring service, as teacher, elementary supervisor, and dear friend to all of us, will continue to live in the hearts and characters of those who have known her, and who will, in turn, continue to transmit that Influence to succeeding generations. 8 Not only teachers — philosophers,advisors,and friends. z X FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 'v M« 10 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clarence A. Jacobson . Roudolph F. Cloon . . Arthur J. Moran . . . Mrs. Olga E. Hanson . Mrs. Lempi M. Saarl J. Arthur Frederickson . . . President . . . Secretary . . . Treasurer .... Trustee .... Trustee Business Manager JOHN W. THOMAS 11 Superintendent of Schools B. S. Central Missouri State Teachers College I. A. University of Missouri HARRY B. SUTTER Principal Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, B. S. University of Missouri, M. A. 12 ANSEL ANDERSON Stout Institute, B. S. Industrial Arts Football; Basketball MRS. MARIE MANLEY St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Boston, R. N. Health SHELDON H. HEBBARD Northern Michigan College of Education, A. B. University of Michigan English; Forensics MRS. G. W. LEMAN Northwestern University B« S., M. A. Science Seventh Grade Sponsor VERNON J. CARR H. W. MARSHALL Oshkosh Teachers College, University of Wisconsin, Ph. B., Ph. M. Science Conservation Club; Eighth Grade Sponsor LOUIS A. MALL Northern Michigan College of Education, B. S. Physical Education Track; Cheerleaders VERNON J. CARR Northern College of Education, University of Michigan, A. B., M. A. Social Science Junior Sponsor (Replaced Mr. Stoughton in March) FRANCIS W. DUFFIN Wabash College, A. B. University of Iowa, M. A. Mathematics Student Council; Tennis CARL E. NELSON R. C. SMITH Gustavus Adolphus, B. S.; Northwestern University, B. Mus. Ed. Instrumental Music PETER J. PETRANZK Northern Michigan College of Education, B. S. Industrial Arts Football, Basketball Assistant; Freshman Sponsor Northern Michigan College of Education, B. S. Science; Mathematics ARTHUR T. STOUGHTON University of Michigan, B. A., M. A. Junior Sponsor Social Science (Left in March) MARY SCHURB College of St. Teresa, B.A. Latin; English Tatler ALFIE M. WINDBERG Western Michigan College of Education, B. S. Social Science School Patrol; Seventh Grade Sponsor JAMES MEZZANO, JR. Stout Institute, B. S. Industrial Arts Jr. High Basketball Junior Sponsor LUROY C. KRUMWIEDE University of Minnesota, B. S., M. A. Vocal Music 1 ANNE BORDINI Whitewater Teachers College, B. Ed. Commerce Senior Sponsor CARL E. KLEIMOLA Whitewater Teachers College, B. Ed.; Univer sity of Minnesota, M. A. Commerce Tatler; Senior Sponsor ODESSA L. CARLSON Michigan State College, B. S. Homemaking Sophomore Sponsor MRS. HARLAN JOHNSON University of Minnesota, B. A. Librarian MRS. ROGER L. CERIONI Superior Teachers College B. Ed. Sociel Science; English Dramatics; Sophomore Sponsor IRENE TORIE Mankato Teachers College B. S. English Eighth Grade Sponsor ETTA WALTERS Carleton College, B. A. Physical Education Archery Club SECRETARIES MAFGARET AMICONGIOLI MRS. CATHERINE GALIARDI MARION GOUZA Mr. Negro, Mr. Forte, Mr. Yatchak, Mr. Hill Mr. Benson. Mr. Bordano, Mr. Nurmi LILA MAKI MAINTENANCE Mrs. Tanner Mr3. Dossetto 4 16 Shells which encompass an atmosphere of knowledge. LATIN ENGLISH See any good joke©? SOCIAL SCIENCE I COMMERCIAL Ambitious, aren't they? MUSIC 26 You can succeed.... if you know the power that is in you. 28 Patricia bedell College Preparatory Band 1,2,3 Festivals (Band) 1,3; Saxophone Quartette 1,2; Prom Committee 3$ Chorus 3 1 Tatler 1,2; ECHO 4; Drum Majorette 2; Novettes 4; CLYDE BENSON Industrial Arts Student Council 2,3,4; ECHO 3 4; Tractor Club 2; Photo Club 3 4; VERNA ELASKOWSKI General Vocational DELORES A. BRENNAN College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Festivals (Band) 1,2,3 4$ Prom Committee 3$ ECHD 3 4 Drama Club 4; Stagecraft 4; RAY BROZZO Industrial Arts Football 3 4? Track 2,3,4; W Club 3; SVEA CARLSON College Preparatory Class Vice-President 1; Class Secretary 4; Prom Committee 3} Chorus 1,4; ECHO 3 4} Photo Club 3,4-Secretary 3 4; Drama Club 3,4-Secretary 4; Cheerleading 4-Secretary 4; Liefsaving 2; Mama's Baby Boy 4; Declamation Contest 3 SHIRLEY COLGIN Commercial Chorus 1; Lifesaving 2; VENA M. DRIER Commercial Chorus 1; Tatler 4; ECHO 4; WINIFRED J. FJNGEROOS Honemaking Assistant Librarian 2; 29 JOHN GOTTWALD College Preparatory EARL HARJU College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Track 2,3, Football 4; Basketball 2,3; Tatler 4; 4; ECHO 4; Movie Operator 3,4; ■£ ; riff w, TED GOtiZA Industrial Arts Band 1,2,3,4} Chorus 4; TKEODOhE K. KILL Industrial Arts Class President 3 Band 1,2, 3} Prom Committee 35 Basketball 3; Tractor Club 2; CATHLEEN SALLY GUSTAFSON Commercial Prom Committee 31 ECHO 4; Drama Club 3,4; Cheerleading 2,3; JOHN RICHAhD KAAPOJA Industrial Arts College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Track 4; ECHD 4; Photo Club e,4; Declamation Contest 3; Movie Operator 4; Extemporaneous Speech 3� JOHN P. HANGES Industrial arts Basketball 1,2; Tennis 1,2; HARLAN W. JOHNSON College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Festivals (Band) 1,2,3; Band Sextet 2; Chorus 2,3; Tatler 2; Debate 3,4; Declamation Contest 3,4; DOROTHY JOKINEN College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Festivals (Band) 3; Prom Committee 3; ECHO 4; Drama Club 4; 30 MARY ANN KARLING College Preparatory Chorus 3,4; ECHO 4; Drama Club 3,4; Stagecraft 4; Nov-ette8 3,4; Solos 4; BILL KARLING College Preparatory Prom Committee 35 Tatler 2; ECHO 4; Drama Club 3, 5 Stagecraft 3; Debate 4; The Eyes of Tlaloc 31 Mama's Baby Boy 4; Declamation Contest 3, 4; Photo Club 35 Extemporaneous Speech 31 LEO KUIAWA Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3? Football 4; Basketball 3; Track 1,2,3,4; W Club 35 DEAN KASTELNAK College Preparatory Class President 4; Band 1; Prom Committee 31 Basketball 2,3,4; ECHO 4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Club 3,4; Student Manager of Football 3 45 RUTH ELLEN KESKEY College Preparatory Prom Committee 35 Tatler 4; ECHO 4; Drama Club 4; VERNA K1KNUI.EN Homemaking DORIS LAVEKNE LAKE General Vocational Band 1; Prom Committee 35 ECHO 4; Drama Club 3� 5 GEORGE LANE Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3? Football 3 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; W Club 35 Baseball 3; JUNE ELIZABETH LEPISTO College Preparatory Eand 1; Student Council 1; Prom Committee 35 ECHO 3, 5 Drama Club 3� 5 31 JEANINE LONDO General Vocational Chorue 2,3,4; Novettes 2,3; ROD MCDONALD College Preparatory Claes President 1; Class Treasurer 3; Student Council 2,3, 4; Patrol Boys 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Tatler 2; ECHO 4; Drama Club 3,4; Stagecraft 3; Tractor Club 2; Photo Club 3, 4; REGINA MANKOSKI Homemaking Chorus 2,3,4; ECHO 4; Sextet 2; Drama Club 4; Novettes 2, 3,4; LESTER MARTINSON Industrial Arts Student Council 1; Prom Com mittee 3; Track 1,2,3; JOHN W. MOILANEN General Vocational DONNA RAE MORAN College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Saxophone Quartet 2,3; Student Council 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Chorus 4; Tatler 2; ECHO 4; Student Council President 4; Photo Club 3,4; D.A.R. Award 4; Drama Club 4; Debate 3; Assis tant Librarian 4; BERNARD MORRISON Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3; Track 2,4; Tatler 4; Student Manager of Track 4; Drama Club 3,4; Stagecraft 3,4; The Eyes of Tlaloc 3; BERNICE ANN MORRISON Commercial Class Vice-President 2; Student Council 2.4; Prom Commit tee 3; Chorus 1,3; Tatler 3,4 ECHO 3.4; Tatler Publishing Staff 3; Drama Club 3; Cheerleading 2,3; Debate 3; The Eyes of Tlaloc 3; JUNE MkXFELDT General Vocational Chorus 4; ECHO 4; Drama Club 4; MARGARET H. NICHOLSON General Vocational Prom Committee 3; ECHO 4; JACK OLSON Industrial Arts DESSIE POPOVICH Commercial Band 1,2,3; Festivals (Band) 1,2,3; Band Sextet 2; Prom Committee 35 Football 3$ Eas-ketball 1,2; Chorus 3,4; Movie Operator 4$ Baseball 2; Class Secretary 1; Chorus 4; ECHO 4; Drama Club 4; EVERT OSIER Industrial Arts Patrol Boy8 1; Tractor Club 2; MARY KADOWSKI Commercial Prom Committee 3$ Chorus 3,4; Tatler 4} ECHO 4; Tatler Publishing Staff 4; Drama Club 4; ALBERT PELSKAW Industrial Arts Football 3,4; Track 3,4; W Club 3; E. LORETTA PETERSON College Preparatory Assistant Librarian 2; CLYDE 0. RANDALL Industrial Arts Class President 2; Prom Committee 3 Football 4; Basketball 2,3,4; ECHO 4; Tennis 1, 2,3,4; W Club 3? Baseball 1,2,35 HAROLD E. REGIS Industrial Arts Football 3,4; Track 4; JUDY MAE POLOVITZ Commercial Prom Committee 3j Chorus 3,4; ECHO 4; Tatler Publishing Staff 3; Drama Club 3,4; Cheerleading 2; Lifesaving Nov-ettes 3,4; JEAN ELOUISE RYDESKI College Preparatory Class Secretary 1; Eand 1,2, 3,4; Festivals (Band) 2,3; Student Council 3; Prom Committee 3; Chorus 3,4; Tatler 2; Speech 4; Drama Club 3,4; Stagecraft 3; Declamation Contest 4; Assistant Librarian 3,4; I a JOAN ELAINE RYDESKI College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Festivals (Band) 3} Student Council 2; Prom Com mittee 3; Chorus 3,4; Tatler 1,2; ECHO 4; Tatler Publishing Staff 1,2; Novettes 4; JAMES TRUDGEON Industrial Arts Football 3� � Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 3; Tennis 1,2,3; W Club 3; Baseball l,2,3i LUCILLE A. SELSEMEYER College Preparatory Student Council 1; Prom Commit tee 3; Chorus 4; WAINO W. WILLING Industrial Arts Tractor Club 2; TONY J. SERTICH General Vocational Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 2,3,4; Football 3, } Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Tatler 4; Baseball 1,2,3} W club 3; JANET SIBLEY Commercial Band 1,2; Festivals (Band) 1; Chorus 3,4; ECHO 4; Drama Club 4; PALMER SWANSON College Preparatory Class Vice-President 3� } Class Treasurer 1; Prom Committee 3} Football 3 ECHO 4; Student Manager of Basketball 3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; W Club 3,4; ALL CONFERENCE PLAYERS High Point Scorer WE SALUTE YOU UTK-ROTATE Donna Moran FIRST ROW: Ted G., Palmer S., Irving V., Harlan J., Dean K , John H., Hearty, happy-go-lucky students, who step forward anxiously with determination vVVvv I 38 THIRD ROW: Irving Voyer, Ero Nurmi, Roger Sailer, Glen Jacobson, Donald Veda, Kenneth Russ, Kenneth Sampson, James Tarro, Adam Selsemeyer. SECOND ROW: Edward Niezguski, Eugene Mattila, Eugene Nieminen, Lorimer Stannard, Robert Sailer, Helen Moilanen, Mary Ann Zuidmulder, Elsie Wuorinen, Mary Ann Novak. FIRST ROW: Douglas Porter, Anna Mae Sporcich, Charlene Rintamaki, Dorothy Ylkanen, Lorraine Urbanskl, Mildred Obradovich, Jean Polovitz, Eleanor Wuorinen, Alice Morrison, Bill Plichta. JUNIORS President .............. Glenn Jacobson Vice-President .. . . Adam Selsemeyer Secretary............Anna Mae Sporcich Treasurer ............... Mary Galiardi Sponsors Mr. Mezzano Mr. Carr 39 THIRD ROW: Roderick Laird, Roy Hill, Richard Makela, Alden Liimakka, Arnie Koski, Arnie Mattson, George Karling, Bud Gustafson, Jim Laessig, Matt Haukkala. SECOND ROW: John Kangas, Richard Ahonen, Joyce Lane, Delores Anderson, Julia Decur, Pat Castle, Emma Agrlesti, Eloise Hocking. FIRST ROW: James Mall, Pat Castle, Mary Galiardi, Arlene Kesky, Eunice Bonell, Shirley Bolen, Dorothy Makela, June Jurmu, Ruth Maki, Lorraine Kunes, Pearl Johnson, Ronald Johns. 40 THIRD ROW: Ronald Yesney, Morris Stevenson, James Baker, Don Poikonen, Jerry Wobrook, Norman Dalbeo, Eugene Vittone, John Marander, Bob Novak, John Niemi, Donald Mattson. SECOND ROW: Nelda MacDonald, Ann Radowski, Arvella Torkko, Helen Vidakovloh, Norma Niemela, Helen Lunioh, Ursula Monette, Marvella Londo, Donna Stein. 7IRST ROW: Norman Niemi, Donald Wagner, Frank Orlich, J ck Novak, Jean Novasconi, Katherine Sertich, Rose Movrioh, Betty Williams, James Mezzano, Ray Schiltz, Larry Mall, Donald Maki. SOPHOMORES President . . Vice-President Secretary . . Treasurer . . Sponsors . . Edward Kuivinen . .James Bugni John Marander . James Cudahy . Mrs. Cerioni Miss Carlson 41 THIRD ROW: James Bugnl, Kenneth Laessig, Duane Lane, Martin Haavisto, James Hyppa, Ed Kuivinen, Peter Hill, Ero Haukkala, Howard Hooking, Arnold Haapoja. SECOND ROW: Joyce Kunes, Susan Karllng, Charlotte Kuiawa, Mary Ann Cassletto, Betty Brozzo, Connie Johnson, Ruth Ahonen, Bernice Draper, Elaine Armata. FIRST ROW: Bernard Jurmu, Henry Baokman, Robert Churitch, Inez Lampi, Jean Borgaro, Nancy Francesla, Norma Johns, Rod Lake, Alei Oembolls. 42 THIRD ROW: Matt Wuorlnen, Jaok Brennan, Jay Hardy, Charles Sager, Bill Salley Teddy Nlemi, Rudy Valesano, Leslie Pensala, Anthony Zellnskl, Donald Running, Billy Mezzano, Ward JJuldmuilder. SECOND ROW: Edgar Wledman, Dennis Rice, Arnold Nlkula, Jerry Nordeen, Mary Valesano, Carol Randall, Arlene Yatchak, Margaret Williams, Marlene Bolen, Rosemary Wllta, William Morrison, Richard Valesano, Evert Kivi, David Osier. EIRST ROW: June Porter, Rita Regis, Arlene Saarl, Dorothy Wiltanen, Janice Hlntamakl, Edith Roberts, Beatrice Johnson, Grace Mlnier, Donald Sampson, Gordon Nordlund, Allen Halberg, James Bugni, James Wojocihowski. FRESHMEN President ................. John Baling Vice-President .... Billy Mezzano Secretary .............. Delore? Henson Treasurer ................ James Sether Sponsors Mr. Petranek Miss Schurb U 3 THIRD ROW: Dean Kotke, Harold Golembiski, Jimmy Johns, Elmer Danula, John Baling, Ray Maki, Donald Luoma, John Hocking, Fred Oerbig. SECOND ROW: Jane Manley, Adele Luoma, Eileen Makela, Marilyn Lepiato, Mary Lou Kerkes, Pauline Kastelnak, Yvonne Kotke, Donna Haskins, Rosemarie Oalinetz, Betty Gumm. FIRST ROW: Neil Bedell, Philip Cormier, Benson, Eleanor Blaskowski, Joy Johnson, Jarvinen, Oiva Fastelin, Delores Hanson, Glenda Lois Forte, Geraldine Dalbeck, Shirley, u THIRD ROW: Elaine Mattila, Jaqueline O’Connor, Mary Spearo, Eugene Spray, Sally Torkko, Virginia Valesano, Charlotte Vittone, Phillip Wobrock, Shirley Windberg, Esther Wiitaneh. SECOND ROW: Lois Lake, Richard Ozzello, James Pezzettl, Ricky Polovitz, Dale Rostollan, Mary Lou Russel. Jovce Saari. EIGHTH GRADE 45 FOURTH ROW: Henry Davis, Robert Delich, Corrine Ballone, Mary Connor, Elsie Hill, Norman Honglsto, John Karling, Barbara Kulvlnen. THIRD ROW: Richard Jarvenpaa, Norman Johns, Johnny Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Anna Mae Karling, Kenneth Kilponen, Eugene Keskey, Ingrid Kujala. SECOND ROW: Thomas Dooley, Billy Erickson, Donald Francesia, Marilyn Grayson, Delores Hardy, Nancy Hrbacek, Alice Huttunen, Barbara Bugni. FIRST ROW: Glenn Danielson, Norman Ahola, Charlene Antilla, Geraldine Baker, Jackie Bedell, Jean Bedell, Gretta Bowker. 46 T JnSo?W:u Lois Grant, Nancy Haglund, Norma Harju, Richard Hongisto, Darllne Jacobson, Myrna Johnson, Luroy Krumwiede, Lorraine Lane, Barbara Lane. SECOND ROW: Patsy Gates, Richard Davey, Ralph Drier Darlene Carr, Genevieve Dalbeck, Rose Marie Davie , Earl Gumm, Willard Fohnson, Robert Kumma. 9 FIRST ROW: Lillian Aho, Edna Gretchen Bolen, Nancv Benson, Ahonen, Tom Beber, Alice Carr, Donovin Laessig. Lawerence Bruno, SEVENTH GRADE U7 THIRD ROT: Joe Sutter, Patsy Savlnski, Lola Lusa, Billy Verch, Gordon Walton, Dennis Ravelli, Gerald Salmela, Ronald Smith, David Wojciehowski. SECOND ROW: Andrew Stien, Jane Tyack, Eunice Pensala, Judy Pezzetti, Tom Porter, Mary Trolla, James SJoblem, Mary Smith, Margaret Spray. FIRST ROW: Arvid Maki, Robert Mattson, Patsy Niemi, Angelina Orlich, John Ozzello, David Westlund, Ben Windberg. I y w z l Pastimes....enliven our spirits and strengthen our bodies. Z 5 7 • ACTIVITIES vl I AV i i ' v U 1 ' I 4 XV 50 SECOND ROWi Jack Noyak, Larry Mall, Irving Voyer, Clyde Benson, Leslie Pensula, Tony Sertich, Ray Schilts, Bill Plichta , Norman Johnson. FIRST ROWi Ur. Duffin, Bernice Uorriaon, Shirley Lane, Fat Castle, Donna Horan Rod UcDonald, Audrey Johnson, Uary Lou Kerkes, Pearl Johnaonu SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL President .................... Donne Moran Vice-President .............. Rod McDonald Recording Secretary . . .Patricia Castle Corresponding Secretary . . Pearl Johnson Treasurer.............................Jack Novak The purpose of the Student Council is to represent the student body in their relations with the administration of the school, to act as a clearinghouse in apportioning student activities among the various organizations, and to make recommendations to the administration on any matters which are for the improvement or benefit of the student body. In this year’s council, there are fifteen members. Each home-room elects enough members at large to make its total equal to that of the class having the greatest number of home-room representatives. The president is selected by the student body in the latter part of his Junior year. Some of the activities are: assemblies, master key, bulletin board, promoting activities which are desirable among the students, and assisting the administration in any possible way. Meetings are held every other Thursday, second period. 51 THIRD ROW Inez Lampi, Jean Novaaconi, Helen Vidackovich, Ruth Keskey, Lorraine Urbaneki, Delorea Anderson, Mary Radowski, Ann Sertich. SECOND RCWs Km™ Aggreette, Ann Radowski, Mary Oaliardi, Anna Mae Sporoich, Elsie Vuorinen, Arlene Keskey, Haney Francesia FIRST ROWi Lorimer Stannard, John Marander, Ray Schiltz, Irving Foyer, Bernice Morrison, Glen Jacobson, Bernard Morrison, Tony Sertich, Earl Harju. TATLER STAFF The TATLER staff is composed of students from the ninth to the twelfth grede, under the direction of Miss Schurb. This mimeographed paper is published every two weeks by the typing classes, under the direction of Mr. Kleimola. The paper consists of ten pages, filled with school news and happenings. STAFF Editor-in-chief Associate Editors Feature Editor Illustrator Sports Editors Reporters Bernice Morrison Mary Radowski, Irving Voyer Bernard Morrison Inez Lampi Earl Harju, Tony Sertich Emma Agriesti, Delores Anderson, Vena Drier, Nancy Francesia, Mary Galiardi, Glenn Jacobson, Arlene Keskey, Ruth Keskey, John Marander, Jean Novasconi, Ray Schiltz, Kathryn Sertich, Anna Mae Sporcich, Lorimer Stannard, Lorraine Urbanskl, Helen Vidakovich, Elsie Wuorinen 52 THIRD ROWs Ruth Keskey, Doris Lake, Palmer Swanson, Dean Kastelnak, Clyde Randall, Judy Polovitz, Sally Gustafson, John Gottwald, Dessie Popovich, SECOND ROWs Dorothy Jokinen, John Kaapoja, Donna Moran, Bill Karling, Clyde Benson, Regina Mankoski, Mary Radowski, Janet Sibley, Margaret Nicholson, FIRST ROWs Delores Brennan, Bernice Morrison, June Lepisto, Rod McDonald, Svea Carlson, June Maxfeldi, Patti Bedell, Vena Drier, Eva Jurmu, ECHO STAFF Editor-in-chief ............................ Svea Carlson Associate Editor ....................... Roderick McDonald Literary Editor ..................................... June Maxfeldt BUSINESS, June Lepisto, head; Bernice Morrison, Dorothy Jokinen PRODUCTION, Vena Drier, head; Eva Jurmu, Shirley Colgin; PHOTOGRAPHY, John Haapoja, head; Clyde Benson, Bill Karling, Donna Moran; ART, Ray Brozzo, Regina Mankoski, Leo Kuiawa; ATHLETICS, Dean Kastelnak, head; Clyde Randall; FACULTY, Mary Radowski, head; Margaret Nicholson, Dessie Popovich, Janet Sibley, Verna Kinnunen; CLASSES, Palmer Swanson, head; Ruth Keskey, Mary Ann Karling, Doris Lake; ACTIVITIES, Sally Gustafson, Judy Polovitz; LITERARY, Harlan Johnson, Delores Brennan, Jean Rydeski. FACULTY SPONSOR, Mr. C. E. Klelmola The staff wishes to acknowledge the assistance of Mr. J. W. Thomas, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Sheldon H. Hebbard, of the high school faculty, which was so helpful and cheerfully given. 53 TOP ROWi James Laessig, Glenn Jacobson, Lorimer Stannard, Mr. Hebbard, Harlan Johnson, Bill Karling, Irving Voyer, Bob Novak BOTTOM’ ROW: Dorothy Wiitanen, Ruth Maki, Arlene Keskey, Jean Rydeski, Iris Linder, Joyce Lane, Charlene Rintimaki All members of the debate squad were out for the first time this year. They won one tournament debate out of four, and one non-tournament debate. In the U. P. Finals, we defeated Bessemer and lost to Gladstone, Escanaba and Menominee. Thirteen people answered the call for Forensics. The local contest was held March 20, with Bob Novak first and Dorothy Wiitanen second in Declamations, Ann Radowski first and Lorimer Stannard second in Dramatic Declamations, Pearl Johnson first and Bill Karling second in Oratory, and Irving Voyer first and Glenn Jacobson second in Extempore Speaking. The District Contest was held in Wakefield. In this Bob Novak placed first and represented Wakefield at the Regional Contest in Ishpeming on May 12. FOURTH ROW Gerald Norden, Richard Ahonen, Ted Gouza, Jimmy Bugni, Glenn Jacobson, Jack Olson, Harlan Johnson, Palmer Swanson, Irving Voyer, Robert Novak, Phillip Johnson. .THIRD ROWt Jean Borcaro, Yvonne Kotke, June Maxfeldt, Mary Ann Cassietto Anna Mae Sporcich, Irsla Mor.ette, Bernice Draver, Marlene Eolen, Donna Stein, Elaine Armata. SECOND ROWi Donna Moran, Mary Valesano, Judy Polovitz, 8vea Carlson, Dessie Popovich, Lucille Selsemeyer, F..ith Hanson, James Steiger, Regina Mankoski, Janet Sibley, Mary Radowski, Jeanine Londo, Julia Decur, Lorimer Standard, Dennis Rice. FIRST ROWi Mr. L. C. Krumweide, Snirley Jarvinen, Jean Rydeski, Joan Rydeski, .latti Bedell, Paul Oierg, Pearl Johnson, Susan Karling, Jane Manley, Annastasia Radowski, Lillian Korpi. CHORUS President .............. Harland Johnson Secretary ................ Judy Polovitz The Chorus, led by Mr. Krumwiede, has taken part in the Armistice Day program, the Christmas program, the Spring Concert, and the Music Festival which took place at Marquette. It has fifty members, and they rehearse every day for one hour. Their accompanists are Joan Rydeski, and Paul Oberg. 55 BOTTOM ROW, Mary Ann Karling, Ann Radowaki, Regina Mankow-akl, Mary Ann Cassietto, Anna Mae Sporcich, Faith Hanaon TOP ROW, Joan Rydeski, Patti Bedell, Judy Polovitz NOVETTES The Novettes consist of nine girls. This group of singers meet every Tuesday, after school. They have beer very active this year, having taken part in the Christmas program, the Spring Concert, and programs of various clubs, such as the Rotary and Woman's Club. Mr. Krumwiede is the director. 56 THIRD hOW Mr, Krumwiede, Patsy Savinski, Shirley Windberg, Mary Belle Connor, Thomas Dooley, James Pezetti, Russel Oberg, Phillip Wobrock, Dale Rostallon, Kenneth Kilponen, Ricky Polovitz, Tom Beber SECOND ROWx Nancy Hrbacek, Edna Ahonen, Judy Pezetti, Jane Tyack, Eunice Pensala, Gretchen Bolen, Patsy Gates, Charlotte Vittone, June Obradovich, Charlotte Lake, Virginia Yalesano, Rosemarie Davis, Luroy Krumwiede FIRST ROWt Katherine Maki, Bob Movrich, John Ozzelo, David Westlund, Mary Smith, Mary Trolla, Nancy Haglund, Esther Wiitanen, Marjorie Johnson, Jackie Bedell, Nancy Benson, Kathleen Norden The Junior High Choru9, directed by Mr. Krumwiede, made several public appearances, including the Spring Music Festival. 57 SECOND HOWt Irving Voyer, Delores Anderson, John Haapoja, Roderick MacDonald FIRST ROWt Donna Moran, Svea Carlson, Mrs. Leman, Elsie Wuorinen, Marriane Novak, PHOTO CLUB The Photo Club, sponsored by Mrs. Leman, has been active this year In broadening the knowledge and experience of its members. Composition, enlarging, developing, and general techniques have been the basis of the program for the year. Missing in the picture is Clyde Benson. 58 STANDING Mr. Nelson, Fhillip Johnson, Leslie Fensala, Delores Brennan, Joan Rydeski, Phillip Cormier, Norman Dalbeck, Ray Schiltz, THIRD ROW John Eeling, Mary Lou Kerkes, Pauline Kastelnak Norma Nicholson, Harlan Johnson, Jay Hardy, Donald Mattson, Jony Zielinski, Jack Wojciehowski, Ray Maki, Jimmy Stieger, Aileen Makela, Ted Gouza, Dorothy Jurmu, Geraldine Dalbeck SECOND ROW Donna Moran, Jean Eorgaro, Arnold Nikula, Eero Haukkala, Charlene Rintamaki, Lorraine Kunes, Dorothy Jokinen, Marilyn Lepisto, Audrey Johnson, Edith Roberts, Mary Ann Cassieto, Adele Luoma FIRST ROW Joan Tyack, Jean Polovitz, Delores Hanson, Ronald Johns, Marianne Novak, Ursula Monette, Arlene Yatchak, Jean Rydeski SENIOR HIGH BAND Director.................Mr. Carl E. Nelson Wakefield High School’s band continues to be one of the finest high school organizations in this area. Football games are enlivened by the colorful marching band, and basketball games always find the musicians on hand. Besides participating in special programs, the band also puts on concerts of its own. 59 THIRD ROWt Barbara Bugni, Barbara Kuivinen, Corine Bollone, Evelyn Maki, Charlotte Lake, Gretta Eowker, Joyce Saari, Mary Lou Russell, Nancy Her-bacek,'anna Mae Karline. SECOND ROW� Delores Hardy, Don Laessig, Lawrence Bruno, Ralfch Drier, Tom Beber, Mary Trolla, Jean Eedell, Jane Tyack, John Ozzello. FIRST ROWi Jackie Bedell, Rose Marie Davis, Patsy Gates, Elaine Mattila, Mary Spearo, Darlene Carr, Darlene Jacobson, Nancy Haglund, Judy Fezzeti Luroy Krumwiede, David Westlund. JUNIOR HIGH BAND Directed by Mr. Nelson, the Junior High Band serves as a developmental organization for the Senior High Band. To prove that it can present fine programs in its own right, the Junior Band has appeared on several programs. 60 FOURTH ROW Alice Morrison, Eleanor Wuorinen, Betty Williams, Helen Vidakovich, Doris Lake, June Lepisto, Glenn Jacobson, Bill Karling, Irving Voyer, Bernard Morrison, Joyce Lane. THIRD ROW Jean Novasconi, Sally Gustafson, Shirley Lane, Donelda. MacDonald, Dessie Popovich, Jean Polovitz, Delores Anderson, Mildred Obrad-ovich, Dorothy Ylkanen, Loriraer Standard. SECOND ROW Mary Radowski, Janet Sibley, Regina Mankoski, Charlotte Kuiawa, Donna Stein, Lillian Korpi, Dorothy Jokinen, Charlene Rintimaki, June Maxfeldt, Faith Hanson, Donna Moran, Jim Sether, Rose Galinatz, Mrs. Cerioni. FIRST ROW Shirley Bolen, Mary Galiardi, Susan Karling, Jean Rydeski, Delores Brennan, Svea Carlson, Rod McDonald, Pearl Johnson, Katherine Settich, Norma Johns, Anna Mae Sporcich, Annastasia Kadowski, Helen Moilanen. The Drama Club is under the supervision of Mrs. Cerioni. The purpose of this club is to read and produce plays for the school and public. Its members are taught self-confidence and poise before an audience. In the 1947 school year, the club produced the play, Mama’s Baby Boy, which was later re-enacted for the benefit of the Red Cross. 61 TOP ROW; Mary Ann Karling, Nancy Franceaia BOTTOM ROWj Norma Johns, Ann Radowski, Svea Carlson, Pearl Johnson CHEERLEADERS To organize the cheering and stir up the pep of the student body at athletic games is the purpose of the CHEERLEADERS. Under the direction of Mr. Mall, the members practice cheers and yells, teach them to the student body at pep sessions, and then lead the group at the contests. 62 THIRD ROW� Richard Jarvenpaa, Norman Hongisto, Raymond Nurmi, Donald Luoma, James Sether, Rudy Valesano, James Wojciehowski, David Wojciehowsici, Russel Oberg, Ronald Smith, Billy Uoyle SECOND ROT« Arvid Maki, David Westlund, Norman Johnson, Tom Beber, Richard Hongisto, Richard Doney, Ralph Drier, Andrew Stein FIRST HOWi Miss Windberg, Robert Kumma, Thomas Dooley, Luroy Krumwiede, Ben Windberg, Willard Johnson, James Ozzello, John Johnson, Gordon Walton PATROL BOYS Captain ............................ Rudy Valesano Lieutenants . .Anthony Zielinski, James Sether, James Wojciehowski, Ray Nurmi With the Wakefield school plant located on the important trunk-line U S 2, the Patrol Boys, in all kinds of weather, have performed a splendid task. They are credited with a non-accident school year. Accredited by the AAA, the Patrol is under the guidance of Miss Windberg. 63 FOURTH ROWi Ricky Polovitz, Kenneth Kilponen, Raymond Nurmi, David Yojeiekowski, Elmer Danula, Donald Running, James Wojciekowski, Rueten Johnson, Norman Hongisto, Neil Bedell, Roy Maki THIRD ROWt Rudy Valesano, Donald Makela, Phillop Wolrock, Richard Ozzello Gordon Nordland, Bill Morrison, Russel Oberg, Matt Waurinen, Richard Jarvenpaa SECOND ROWt Mr. Marshall, Patrick Spray, Arnold Nikkola, William Moyle, Richard Hainan, Dennis Ravelli, Lesli Pennsula, Phillip Johnson, James Sether, Tom Beber, Ronald Smith. FIRST ROW: David Westland, Thomas Dooley, Bobby Delich, Joe Sutter, Chummy Ozzello, Willard Johnson, Luroy Krumwiede, Gerald Salmela. CONSERVATION CLUB Newly organized this year, the Conservation Club concentrated upon the problem of conserving our natural resources. In co-operation with Extension Division of Michigan State College, a program of tree-planting and study of wild-life was carried on this year. Mr. Marshall is the faculty sponsor. 64 TOP ROWt Elmer Danula, John Beling, Norman Niemi BOTTOM ROW: David Osier, Miss Schurb, Arnold Haapoja AIRPLANE CLUB A new organization this year, the Airplane Club met to further the hobby of model airplane building. A number of models were assembled by each member. Miss Schurb served as faculty sponsor of the club. Some of the models were equipped with motors, and most of the flying was done in the gymnasium 65 TOP ROWt Glenaa Benson Mary Lou Kerkes, Mias Walters, Margaret Williams, Pauline Kastelnuk, Faith Hanson BOTTOM ROWt Delores Hanson, Rosemary Balinatz, Inez Lampi, Janice Rintamaiki ARCHERY CLUB President........................Elizabeth Harrison Vice-President ........... Mary Lou Kerkes Secretary ............... Delores Hanson Activity Chairman . . . Shirley Jarvinen The Archery Club is completing plans to become affiliated with a national organization. They are working for archery awards, and go on field trips for archery practice. Meetings are held once a week, being under the direction of Miss Walters. TOP HOW: John Haapoja Jack Olson, Glenn Jacobson, Adam Selsmeyer, John Bottwald BOTTOM ROWt Bill Plichta, Pat Castle, Doug Porter, Tony Zielenski, James Steiger, James Wojciehowski MOVIE OPERATORS Wakefield High School carries or an extensive program of visual education. To make it possible to show films during any period of the day, a group of boys was trained to operate the movie projector, and these boys served during their free periods. 68 Competition....teaches fair play not only now, but in years to come. FOOT BALL The Cards had a successful season for their second year of football, closing with 5 wins and 3 loses. Coach Anderson had a much more experienced team to work with this year. The Redbird’s opened with a win over the much favored, heavy Hancock eleven. It was a see-saw battle until the Cards busted loose In the second quarter and when the final whistle blew, walked off the field with a 13 to 6 win. Having tasted blood, the team was out to get Park Falls. The Birds fought an up-hill battle and were trailing until the last quarter, when again they busted loose and rallied to win over a smart, cagey, aggressive team by 71 With the rain pouring down and trying to run In soft, muddy ground, the Cards tasted their first defeat. It was a hard-played game with both teams tired and worn by the last quarter. The home team threatened many times but couldn't buck It over and ended up on the short end of a 12 to 6 score. The following Saturday saw the L'Anse Hornets battling with the Wakefield Cardinals. Taking advantage of a fumble, the Hornets raced to score and tackled a man In Wakefield's own end zone. Fighting back, the Cards tallied and the closing minutes found them struggling for a goal, but an Interception cinched the game, 9 to 6, for the L'Anse Hornets. After tasting defeat twice In succession, the Cards took on Ontonagon with determination. The Cards dominated the play the entire afternoon and tallied twice. With the final whistle they walked off the field with a 12 to 0 victory. The Redbirds virtually trampled the Crystal Falls eleven. Touchdown after touchdown was completed by the Cardinals. They took advantage of breaks and handed Crystal Falls a 38 to 0 defeat. This was the last conference game for Wakefield. Overpowered by the extremely heavy team of Phillipsi the Cards took their last defeat of the season. The home team threatened again and again, but Phillips took advantage of unlucky breaks and gave the Wakefield Cardinals an 18-12 defeat. Determined to beat the DePadua Bruins, the home team came home with the bacon” by defeating the Bruins by a score of 12 to 0. It closed the season in a win for the team and the seniors went out of football with a win. 72 SECOND ROWt Palmer Swanson, James Trudgeon, Donald Veda, Eddy Kuivinen, Dean Kastelnak, Ansel Anderson FIRST ROWt Kenneth Ross, Clyde Randall, George Lane, Tony Serticb, Bob Novak, Earl Harju BASKETBALL A SQUAD DePadua, there The Cardinals started off the season with a defeat at the hands of the DePadua Bruins. But when they rang up a high score of 45 points, everyone was sure the Cardinals were going to have a pretty good team. The Burins, on the other hand, were making everything they threw at the hoop, ringing up a total of 54 points. Iron River The Cards were out for revenge on the Redskins from Iron River. The g8me was rough and wild, with both teams fouling on a number of occasions. The Cards took advantage of the wild playing of the Redskins to surge ahead and stayed there. The Cards racked a total of 27 points to Iron River’s 19. Hurley, there The Hurley Midgets, undefeated so far, were a little cocky, so the Cards started off ahead and stayed there in the nip and tuck battle. The Cards left the floor at the half ahead by two points, and were still ahead at the third quarter mark. But the Cards faltered under a tremendous rally by the Midgets. The Midgets kept up the pace which the Cards could not overtake. The game ended with the Midgets on the long end of the score, 38 to 25. 73 Ironwood, there The Ironwood Ped Devils, as everyone knows, are always on when they meet the Cardinals, and this game was no exception. The Cards couldn’t hit baskets, while the Red Devils put in everything they shot. The Cards ended on the short end of the score, 46 to 35• Bessemer, here This was a game for the experts to see. The Cardinals worked plays on the Speedboys as though there was not team to work against. The Cardinals won their first conference gsme in three years by the score of 45 to 35. Ashland, here The Cardinals were again out for revenge from last year’s defeat at the hands of the Purgolders. The game was nip and tuck throughout the whole game, with the Cards ahead by two points most of the way. Five seconds to go, the Cards were out in front, but a Purgolder sank a shot and that was the game. Ashland 36, Wakefield 34. L’Anse, there The long trip up there took a lot out of the team, and it certainly looked like it with the Hornets building up a lead of 21 to 9 at the half. The Cards came up at the half. With about four minutes to go, they got the lead, and the last half minute Sertich sank one, which meant the game. Wakefield 31, L'Anse 29- St. Ambrose, here St. Ambrose, with the best earn they had in many years, was foe for the Cards. The experts considered it an upset, but the Cards didn’t think so. They held their rivals to 26 points, while they rang up 30. Bessemer, there The ball Just wouldn’t go through the hoop for us. The boys tried to get going, only to find out that they didn't have it in them. The Cards found themselves in the hole with the Speed Boys ringing up a total of 30 points, Wakefield 23. Hurley, there Well, the boys kept right on losing. They came up against a team that was better than they were—that's all. I don't think the Cards knew they were up against a team that later wound up as runner-up at the Wisconsin State Tournament. Score, Hurley 41, Wakefield 32. ✓ Ironwood, here This is the one the Cardinals really wanted. The game started and the boys took the lead from the start. They were really fighting for this one and it certainly looked like it too. The Cards out in front by two points, with five seconds to go, an Ironwood player sank a shot from beyond the middle of the floor and that tied it up. Ironwood then made good its free throw in the overtime, and won, 38 to 35 Ashland, there The Cardinals started off fast in this game and kept up the pace most of the game. The Cards were ahead by a good margin with about three minutes to go, but the Purgolders kept creeping up until finally they tied them, thus going into an overtime. Final score, 40-36. Crystal Falls, there We needed this one in order to be seeded in the district tournament at Bessemer. But fate was against us. The Cards were disappointed and went off the floor with the short end of the score, 31 to 45. DePadua, here Revenge is sweet and that is just what the local boys got and wanted when they met the Bruins on their own floor. They really poured on the steam and rang up a total of 59 points, the highest for the season, and for a good many years. They held the Bruins to 39 points. Stambaugh, here As always, the Cardinals were the underdogs in this game, too. But they looked like it the first half, but when the boys came out at the half they started fast, keeping control of the ball and making every shot count. They went on to win handily, 34 to 25, thus ending the regular season of play. 74 HBM SQUAD SECOND ROWi John Boling, Duane Lane, Arnie Mattson, Coach Peter Petranek FIRST ROWi James Cudahy, James Bugni, James Mall, Joe Mezzano, Richard Uakela JUNIOR HIGH SQUAD SECOND ROWi Bill Sally, Anthony Zielinski, Leslie Pensala, Roy Maki, James Rezzano, Coach FIRST ROWi Bill Uezzano, Richard Valesano, James Wojciehowski, Donald Running, Ward Zuidmulder 75 THIRD ROWx Leo Kuiawa, Doug Porter, James Trudgeon, Ray Brozzo, Albert Pelshaw, Ed Kuivinen, Glen Jacobson, Jim Laessig, John Marrander. SECOND ROWi Don Veda, Alden Liimakka, Bernard Morrison, Ero Nurmi, Arnie Mattson, Richard Makela, Jim Mall, Lorimer Stannard. FIRST ROWt Mr. Mall, Bill Plichta, Bob Novak, James Cudahy, Jim Bugni, John Gottwald, Tony Sertich, Arnold Haapoja, John Haapoja, George Karling. TRACK Coached by Mr. Mall, the Wakefield trackmen have been formidable competitors in the range competition, and particularly in Class C competition in the Upper Peninsula. Wakefield still holds the record in the mile and in pole vaulting. 76 BASEBALL SECOND ROWt James Trudgeon, Ed Kuivinen, James Cudahy, John Marander FIRST ROW Tony Sertich, Clyde Randall, Bob Novak, Rod Lake, Martin Haavisto, Coach Duffin L« Wertanen, F. Meaich, D. Kastelnak, J. Trudgeon, P. Swanson, E. Kuivinen R Schiltz, E. Mesich, C• nandall, D Maki, H Haavisto, M. Haavisto ™ CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 7 - Football, Hancock, here 14 - Football, Park Falls, here 19 - County Teachers Institute, Ironwood 21 - Football, Lake Linden, there 28 - Football, L'Anse, here OCTOBER 8 - Football, Ontonagon, there 12 - Football, Crystal Falls, here 14 - Assembly 18 - Football, Phillips, there 18 - First marking period ends 23 - Report cards 28 - Football, DePadua, there, night game 31 - Student Council all-sohool party NOVEMBER 22 - Sophomore party 26 - Basketball, DePadua, there 28 - 29, Thanksgiving vacation 29 - Second marking period ends DEC13CBER 4 - Report cards 6 - Basketball, Iron River, here . 13 - Basketball, Hurley, here 17 - Cantata 18 - Basketball, Ironwood, there 20 - Christmas assembly 20 - to January 2, Christmas vacation JANUARY 7 - Basketball, Bessemer, here 8 - Elks party for athletes 17 - Basketball, Ashland, here 28 - Junior High assembly 24 - Third marking period ends 24 - Chdrus party 24 - Basketball, L'Anse, there 28 - Basketball, St. Ambrose, here 29 - Report cards 31 - Basketball, Bessemer, there FEBRUARY 7 - Basketball, Hurley, there 11 - Bahketball, Ironwood, here 14 - Assembly, Joel B. Guin,speaker. What's Right With America. 14 - Senior party 17 - Basketball, Ashland, there 21 - Assembly, Duluth State Teachers College Band 21 - Basketball, Crystal Falls, there 25 - Drama Club play, Mama's Baby Boy. 28 - Basketball, DePadua, here 28 - Photo Club dance MARCH 79 1 - Basketball, Gogebic Junior College vs. Duluth 7 - Student Council dance 7 - Basketball, Stambaugh, here 11 - Red Cross benefit play, Mama's Baby Boy. 14 - Fourth marking period ends 18 - Local speech contest 19 - Report cards 20 - Original oratory and oratorical declamation speeoh contest 21 - Sophomore party APRIL 3-7, Easter vacation 15 - Spring conoert, high school band and chorus 17 - District speech contest 19 - Chorus attends Marquette festival 25 - Fifth marking perihd ends 30 - Report cards MAY 2 - Annual Junior prom, theme, The 01 South. 10 - Invitational track meet, Ironwood 13 - Michigan-Wisconson tennis meet 16 - Assembly, The Sperandess. Community Bldg. 17 - District track meet, here 24 - Regional track meet, Escanaba 30 - Memorial Day 31 - Michlgan-Wisconsin Conference track meet, Bessemer JUNE 6 - Awards and Honors Assembly 8 - Baccalaureate 10 - Commencement 13 - School doses. 80 HISTORY 19A3--a wonderful year! It seems that we finally passed the eighth grade, and before we realized it, it was tine to start high school as Infant Freshmen, or at least that's what they called us. The first thing that helped to occupy our time as Freshies was tne election of officers and our freckle-faced friend Rod MacDonald came out on top. Our Secretary was Dessie Popovich and she sure had her hands filled with green Freshies!!?? Nevertheless, we did what most freshmen classes do—nothing, except pay taxes—dues, to you eighth graders! But, we did get through all right and when we rolled around to the silly Sophmore era a charming young lad—Chub Randall to you—had his chance to be president--ef the class, of course. We raised money by selling bars at games and paid more taxes and came off better than most pessimists expected. But, after all, we still had two more years to go. As Jolly Juniors we were finally getting close to the end of our high school journey but, we still had a few problems to contend with—mainly the Junior prom and somebody to lead it. Ted Hill was given the job of leading a Prom that turned out for the good. However, enough time spent on our trials and tribulations as Juniors. Time is running short and we have one year left on our high school journey. Grand old Seniors—quite a trip from Infant Freshmen, but we made it and had fun on the way. Under the dictatorship of four alluring senior girls we had a successful party during the second semester. That winds up our history of high school for the class of 'Ll and under the leadership of our parents, the faculty, and friends we are confident that our past is representative of our future. 81 WILL We, the class of '47, submit our last will and testament as one of the final acts which we will perform. As a group, we bequeath our Industriousness and ability to be different, to all coming seniors. Donald Bolen, John Mollanen, Duane Kotke, and Bill Lahti leave their ambitions to leave school early to Join the armed forces to Lorlmer Stannard, Irving Voyer, Ronald Johns, and Matt Haukala. Clyde Benson wills his studious ways and his Interest In gardening to Glenn Jacobson. Svea Carlson leaves her ability to act to Ann Radowskl. Ted Gouza bequeathe his deep bass voice to Charlene Rlntamakl. Eva Jurmu leaves her cat and rat technique to all future students who fyrve the time to spare. John Hnapoja wills hie hours spent at Donna Moran's locker, to Donna's memories. Mary Ann Karllng leaves her vocal abilities to Roderick Laird. Roderick McDonald bequeaths all of his night life to Audrey Morrison. Don't let the books get you down, Audrey. Regina Mankoskl leaves her memories of the Marquette festival and Ted Gouza to future chorus members. Jack Olson leaves his scholastic ambitions and record-breaking speed to Faith Hanson. Loretta Peterson bequeaths her blond hair to Emma Agrlestl. Tony Sertlch leaves his athletic abilities and his nickname, Soot to Bill Gustafson. Janet Sibley and Dessle Popovich will their giggling In government class to Mildred Obradovlch and Dorothy Ylkanen, Palmer Swanson leaves his technique to Tippy Novak, Just In case he needs It. Patricia Bedell and Donna Moran leave their rootin' tootin' saxophones to all future players. Ray Brozzo won't leave nights with Rita to anyone but Rita. Verna Biaskowski leaves her memories of a locker rendezvous with Teddy Nlemi to Elsie Wuorlnen and Donald Veda. John Gottwald wills his nights of setting pins at the bowling alley to Patrick Castle. Sally Gustafson and Clyde Randall bequeath that much explored rock on the edge of Sunday Lake which Mr. Stoughton used to talk about, to all fluture explorers. John Hanges leaves his dark complection to Richard Ahonen. Evert Osier wills his curly hair and Adonis build to Jimmy Johns. Ruth Keskey wills her soda-jerking abilities to all future drug-store workers. Leo Kulawa leaves his beautiful singing voice to Alex Gembolls, while he 82 trips the light fantastic to boogie woogle. Jeanlne Londo leaves all of her night life to her younger sister, Marvella. Lester Martinson'bequeaths his nickname, Swede to James Wojclehowskl. Bernice Morrison leaves her position on the Tatler Staff and her attraction toward St. Ambrose to Lorraine Urbanskl. James Trudgeon wills his ability to play professional basketball to any future players. Jean Hydeski and Margaret Nloholson leave their ability to go steady all through high school to any underclassmen who want to try It. Lucille Selsemeyer leaves her soft, pleasing voice, which flows from the ticket office at the theatre, to Inez Lampl. Ted Hill and Waino Willing leave their nickname, grasshopper twins and their long legs to Ray Schlltz and Charles Sager. Shirley Colgln wills her quietness to Kenneth Russ. Earl Harju leaves his long ldgs to Norman Dalbeck. Delores Brennan bequeaths her position behind that great big bass drum to Ray Schlltz and Phil Cormier If they can both fit back there at once. Harlan Johnson leaves his place In the trombone section to Nell Bedell, plus a few pillows so that Nell won't have so much trouble peeking over the top of the music stand. Vena Drier leaves her shy, sweet disposition to Donna Faye Haskins. William Karllng, wills his original oration What To Do About The Liquor Problem to all the students who wish to find the answer. Winifred Flngeroos leaves her friendly smile to Helen Lunich. Dean Kastelnak wills those nights spent In the Drug Store to Eugene Nlemlnen. Verna Kinnunen, who will soon graduate to Barber, 1st Class , leaves her hair-cutting abilities to Jean Sorgaro. David Laakso leaves his musical talent on the cornet to James Steiger. Lillian Korpl and Dorothy Jokinen will take with them the secret of the Bus Circle Honkers who toot every day at 2:30, during Mr. Hebbard's lectures. George Lane, Harold Regis, and Albert Pelshaw, bequeath those easy chairs In the back of the theatre to Bob Novak, James Cudahy, and Adan Selsemeyer. Doris Lake leaves her memories of New York to all future telephone operators. Bernard Morrison leaves his technique for writing poetry to Kathryn Walczak. June Leplsto wills those rip roaring nights with Douglas Makl, to her cousin Dorothy Jurmu, who might even discover Douglas' long-lost cousin, Ray Makl. Joan Rydeekl leaves her piano playing abilities to Paul Oberg. 83 Judy Polovltz bequeaths those nights at the White House to another permanent member of the gang, her sister, Jean. Mary Radowskl leaves her scholastic ability to Julia Decur. June Maxfeldt wills her ambitions In Chemistry to all future chemists with five words of warning: Don't blow up the place . Reuben Haavlsto leaves his part of Nawa In the Eyes of Tlaloc to any other Indian who thinks he can do as well. Let as take a peep into oar crystal ball and see how our classmates of ten years ago are progressing upon the Highway of Life. We see coming towards us a very streamlined bus which seats over one hundred passengers! In the bus are the members of the class of 1947 and they are headed for Wakefield, where they are going to have their annual reunion. The driver of the bus is none other than Bernard Morrison. Who's that sitting behind him? Well, well------it's James Trudfeeon, who now holds the world's record for making the most points in any one basketball game! Sitting next to him is Tony Sertich, his old pal, who is pitching for the Detroit Tigers. Nice goin' boys! Look over there---is that really Winifred Fingeroos? She is now in Barnum and Bailey's in Madison Square Gardens, featured as a tightrope walker. Don't slip, Winne! There's June Maxfeldt who is a hostess on a passenger plane. That's Lester Martinson, talking to a beautiful brunette over in the next row. Lester is a second Bob Hope, and you can hear him over the iar on WJMS on Wednesday nights. The brunette is Judy Polo-fritz who has just signed a 5-year contract with MGM. Over there, fast asleep as usual, is Jack Olson who ia the conductor of the New York Symphony Orchestra. Dorothy Jokinen plays first French-horn in his orchestra. That wonderful speciman of manhood is Palmer Swanson, manager of a gymnasium whose motto is, Build A Body You'll Be Proud Of. I Believe that's Shirley Colgin with him-----she's proprietor of, La Colginne Beauty Shoppe in Hollywood. Who's that giggling over there? Oh, yes, that's Janet Sibley, Miss America of 1957. Good gracious! Do you see what I see in the next row. Ia that really Albert Pelshaw and P.ay Brozzo? They fulfilled their desire of becoming lumbermen and are still, knocking the bark off the trees and yelling, timber. Hi there, Dodo, It's Doris Lake, folks. You can see her picture in all the latest magazines, modeling bathing suits. Yum,Yum! Sitting next to her is her cousin, June Lepisto who is a French teacher in W.H.S. She's teaching all the pupils to say, 1 love you, is French! Behind them are George Lane and Everette Osier. They're on their way to Hollywood, after ten long years of hard work for the Western Union. They’re still looking for their 'ideal girl. Are my eyes dedeiving me?! That looks like Harlan Johnson across the aisle, dressed to kill. Harlan is a noted writer and lecturer, the young woman with him is Vena Drier, His privat secretary. A few rows down are Sally Gustafson and Clyde Randall. (I mean Mr. Mrs. C. Randall). Sally always did talk about marrying into the dough and she got her wish. She now helps Chubby run his chain of Bakeries. There's Catherine Brockbank. She teaches a famous dancing school in the East. And there's the town's cut-up, Clyde Benson. There's Regina Mankoski, who draws a brilliant comic-strip for the Chicago Tribune. Here's our old pal, Rod McDonald. What are you doing now Rod? Not Bad— he's a Professor at the Wakefield College of Engineering. Over there is Donna Moran, M. D. She's practicing medicine in a little town out West. There's Delores Brennan and Lucille Selsmeyer, nurses at Last View Hospital. Way in the back of the bus I spy John Gottwald, Photographer of great renown. Near him is Harold Regis who operates a Hamburger Stand at Eddy Park. Hello, Ted—-Ted Gouza is playing a hat clarinet with Dave Laakso's Toe Teasers. I don't see Verna Kinnunen anywhere. Oh, that must be she sitting with Jeanine. Londo. Verna is a bachelor girl----after chummy left her. She just doesn't care for men. Jeanine certainly surprised us by marrying Waino Willing. Waino isn't here because he's a Congressman in Washington D. C. and he's too busy!! Ther's John Ranges, a few rows down, surrounded by women. He’s singing top tunes of the week on Your Hit Parade. Don't swoon, girl! Ruth Kesky, our little drugstore gal, is a nurse at a veteran's hospital. The patients go for her in a big way! Earl Harju is sitting next to her. He is teaching bookkeeping at Tula Tech. He was always good at Figures! Surely that isn't Mary Ann Karling near the center of the bus. She is a 85 famous Metropolitan Opera star and with her is her press agent, John Haapoja. Look over there---is that Rueben Haavisto and Bill Lahti, by any chance? They both have been promoted to sergeants after ten years of K. P. duty. Eva Jurtnu, over there, is another woman-in-white. Beside her is Bernice Morrison who is busy writing her fashion column in the New York Times. Hi, Patti! Patti Bedell is a secretary to a Wall street, financier. Hm— I don’t seem to remember the young lady near her Oh, surely. It’s Joan Rydes- ki. Look at the beautiful Paris dress she is wearing. She is a noted pianist and she travels all over the country. Where's Jean Rydeski? There she is a-cross the aisle. Of course, you all probably know she's happily married to Jaok. There is Donald Bolen, who has just returned from China, bringing back a Chinese wife. Duane Kotke, next to him, is making the army his career. And there's Verna Blaskowski, one of the greatest ballet dancers on the stage. Loretta Peterson, over there, is writing a column called, Advice to the Lovelorn. Charles Maki next to her is head of a dairy farm in Wisconsin. There's Dessie Popvich who married a multi-millionaire from Georgia. It's been rumored she married him for his money. With her is Svea Carlson, who has a very smart dress shop on Fifth Avenue. Hi there, Ted-----it's Ted Hill who is now the owner of a Poultry Farm in Connecticut. He hasn’t changed a bit, has he? William Karling, over there, is an author. He is writing a book now about Life in the North Woods. It ought tfi be good! Lillian Korpi is seated a few rows down. She's just returned from India where she is doing missionary work. AUTOGRAPHS THE SIGNPOST We,who now have completedthe first lap of our ourney, venture on into a deeper,fuller, broader life. Over the horizon is our next challenging stop....... the future is ours.