Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1948 volume:

P RESENTING FOREWORD This annual has been produced through the combined efforts of the Class of 1948 and the faculty sponsors. Group pictures were taken by the Modern Portrait Studios of Ironwood. The Echo will give you a review of the life and activities of our modern high school during the past year. Editor-in-chief...........Arlene Keskey Business Manager.......William Plichta Photography Editor........Irving Voyer Production Editors......Lorraine Kunnes and Emma Agrlestl Art Editor.........................Iris Linder Sports Editor..............James Mall Faculty and Administration....Mildred Obradovich Clubs and Activities....Pearl Johnson Class Editor...................Lorraine Urbanskl Feature Editor..........Patricia Castle Literary Editor....................Mary Galiardi Lettering.................Norman Nleml Sponsors.....Miss Salin, Mr. Carr and Mrs. Perpich DEDICATION We, the class of 19 8, dedicate this ECHO to Mrs. Uabel Collins, who since April 15 1926, has so faithfully served our school as librarian. Throughout the ytars die has unselfishly devoted much of her time and effort in aiding the students with library work and everyday problems. Because of her keen interest in the students and her willingness to help, she has always done a thorough Job of keeping the library a place where students can always find soitething of interest. So, we, the Seniors, give our grateful thanks to Mrs. Uabel Collins. Mr. FredericksonfMr. Moran,Mrs. Saarl,Mr. Jacobson,Mrs. Hanson,Mr. Trettin,Mr. Burns BMI DF EOBTIDN President of the Board of Education is Mr. C. A. Jacobson. Mr. A. J. Moran serves as Secretary. The Board Treasurer is Mrs. Lempi Saari while Mrs. Olga E. Hanson and Mr. Ernst C. Trettin are Trustees of the Board. The students of Wakefield High School appreciate deeply the kindness and consideration of the board. Business Manager of Hakefield Township Schools Is Mr. Arthur Frederickson who has served at this post for twenty-seven years JOHN W. THOMAS Superintendent Bachelor of Science Central Missouri State Teachers College Master of Arts University of Missouri HARRY B. SUTTER Principal Bachelor of Science in Education Southwest Missouri State Teachers College Master of Arts in Secondary Education University of Missouri 8 SALIK, ANNA B. S. Carrol College, English, Forensics, Tatler, Echo, Senior Class Advisor. OLSON, ROY H. B. S. Superior State Te achers College. Foren-eice, Latin Club, ¥ore Assemblies Committee, Intramural Athletics, Latin, English. The English Department has co-operated in promoting assembly programs, publishing the TATLERH and the ECHO , and sponsoring forensic contests during the school year. Thirty-two students participated in the contests. The EngLish departments also had charge of the pageantry for the Easter program. 9 N. I LEHTI, MAYME B. A. College of St. Scholastica. Art, English, Forensics, Junior Class Advisor. NELSON, LADORIS B. S. Superior State Teachers College. Seventh Grade Advisor, kathentities. In the art Department, several exhibits have been presented, including a fine exhibit of Japanese prints. They had charge of the stage setting for the Easter pageant. In the Latin department, the students have formed a Latin Club which is composed of 25 members who publish and edit their own paper. WINDBEKG, ALFIE Western Michigan College of Education B. S. Social Science, Patrol Boys, Junior High Student Council, Seventh Grade Advisor. PORTER, PHYLLIS B. S. Oshkosh State Teachers College. Social Science, Gym, Cheerleaders, More Assemblies Committee, Freshman Class Advisor. CARR, VERNON A. B. University of Michigan. M. A. Northern College of Education. Assistant Basketball Coach, Social Science, Mathematics, Senior Class Advisor. Our social science department headed by Miss Windberg, Mr. Carr, and Miss Porter, has done much to give the students a better understanding of world problems and knowledge of the American way of living. Miss Windberg has charge of the seventh and eighth grades, Miss Porter the ninth grade, and Mr. Carr the tenth to twelfth grades. 11 PERPICH, MRS. ANNE Whitewater State Teachers College, Whitewater, Wisconsin. Business Education and Commerce. Tatler, Senior Class Advisor. SKORORSKI, LEO fi. S. Ferris Institute. Government, Typing, Book-keeping. There are approximately 125 students enrolled in the Commercial course. This course includes typing, shorthand and bookkeeping. The Shorthand II class participated in Gregg Speed Contests with a majority receiving certificates. Under the direction of Mrs. Perpich, the commercial students took a responsibility of producing the TATLER . The classes as a whole, have also been taught how to use the adding machine, ditto and miireograph machines. Northwestern University B. 5., M. A. Sophomore Class Advisor, Photo Club. Oshkosh State Teachers College, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin, Fh. B., Ph. M., Science, Conservation Club, Eighth Grade Advisor. The science departments, under the leadership of Mrs. Leman, Mr. Carr, and Mr. Marshall, have accomplished much work this year. We have thirteen students enrolled in our physic department headed by Mr. Carr, and two classes of chemistry students lead by Mrs. Leman. Both thf rhysics and chemistry room have well equipped laboratories. The science room is also well equipped with microscopes, models, film strips, and specimens, which are used by the students in the study of various units. Mr. Marshall has charge of the seventh and eighth grade science department. 13 NELSON, CARL Gustavus Adolphus. St. Peter, Minnesota. B. S. Northwestern University. Bachelor of Music Education. GUSTAFSON, MILDRED B. S«, B. A. University of Minnesota, Duluth Branch. Vocal Music The Senior High Chorus has taken part in the Armistice Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas programs. The High School Band has played at the basketball and football games, at the Armistice Day and Memorial Day frograms and they also had a concert in May. DUFFIN, FRANCIS W, URBANIAK, BERNARD Vabash College B. S. University of Iowa M. A. Student Council, Tennis Coach. B. S. Superior State Teachers College, yathemat-ica. Seventh Grade Advisor. The math classes have accomplished much thie year. The seventh and eighth grades are taught by Mr. l-rbaniak. The seventh graders have studied mainly fractions, percentages, and interest throughout the year. The eighth graders studied areas, volume, discounts, and banking. Mr. Duffin teaches algebra and trigonometry class. The trigonometry studied throughout the year are fundamental formulas in solving triangles. FETRANEK, PETER J. Northern Michigan College of Education B. S. Industrial Arts, Assistant Football Coach, Freshman Claes Advisor, MEZZANO 9 JAMES B. S. Stout Institute Menominee 9 Wisconsin, Industrial Arts. Basket ball coach. Assistant coach in football, Jun ior Class Advisor. Our Industrial Arts department is divided into three sections, namely, drafting, woodwork, and metal. We have as the head of these departments Mr. Meizano and Mr. Petranek. The woodwork department has made various useful articles for the home. All our machines, lathes, and cabinet tools are in excellent conditions. 16 CARLSON, ODESSA Gogebic Junior College, Northern Michigan College of Education, B. S. Michigan State College, Vocational Home Economics Sophomore Claes Advisor Under the supervision of Mies Carlson, the claa8 sponsored a canning exhibit at Olson Brother'6 store, a Christmas tea for the Mother'6, made curtains for the homemaking kitchen, and helped in the making of customs for the Easter Pageant. 17 YATCHAK, ROMAN B. A. Iowa State Teachers College, M. A. University of Michigan, Director of Athletics Besides being our coach, Mr. Yatchsik is also our physical education director. He has complete charge of all the physical education classes. We have a large gymnasium and athletic field in which many game6 and sports may be played. Girls physical education is under the leadership of Miss Porter. 18 Our high school library is well equipped. It contains approximately 6,000 volumes, including reference books, fiction, and periodicals for the use of students. The library is open each period during the school day to students who wish to do reference work and for pleasure reading. Mrs. Collins is our librarian. Under the direction of Mrs. Marie U nley, school nurse, there was very much accomplished toward the health of our students. During Christmas different students helped cheer the patients at the Wakefield and Grand View Hospital by making decorations and place cards for them. There was a daily inspection, and different shots were taken, Mrs. Manfy took students for Tuberculosis examinations at the Grand View Hospital. Much was done to keep our students in good health. SECHMS Miss Margaret Amicangioli is Mr Sutters' secretary. Her duties are concerned mainly with the student body. The efficient secretary to Mr. Thomas is Mrs. Lila Niemir.en. She is principally concerned with school activities. Mrs. Catherine Galiardi is secretary to Mr. Frederick-son. Her duties have to do with the financial dealings of the school. Miss Marion Gouza is the stock room secretary and secretary at the Mac Donald School. 20 STANDING Andrew Forte, James Negrq,Fred Bordano, Victor Nurmi, Joseph Patyk. SEATED Andrew Yatchak, Oscar Benson. AT LEFT Albert Hanson MAINTENANCE The gentlemen pictured on this page are responsiole for the maintenance of our lovely high school. Mr. Forte, Mr. Patyk, Mr. Benson, Mr. Bordano and Mr. Gilbert also serve as bus drivers. Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. Dossetto also aid in the maintenance of our building. SENIORS 22 CLASS HISTORY Back in 19 4, when we became Green Freshies , our class began working towards the future. The enrollment of our Freshman class was seventy-one. The officers of that year were Emma Agriesti, President; Mary Galiardi, Secretary; and James Laessig, Treasurer. We began our Silly Sophomore year with seventy-three Sophomores. Our dues were collected by our Treasurer, Emma Agriesti. Our class was under the leadership of James Mall with the help of Julia Decur as Vice-President, Of course it helped out to have Lorraine Urbanski as our Secretary. Our class sponsors were Miss Kahabka and Mr. Smith, By graduating into the rank of Jolly Juniors , we felt proud of ourselves. We looked forward to a big year. Our Junior year meant that we had to put on the Prom which we did successfully under the leadership of Bill Plichta, with Glenn Jacobson, President, Adam Selsemeyer, Vice-President, Anna Mae Sporcich, Secretary, and Mary Galiardi, Treasurer, who could go wrong I Selling magazines helped boost our finances to sponsor the prom. This year also meant that we would receive our rings. Our class voted to change the design to a red cardinal and a gold W . We received our rings during the latter part of February. On September 3 1947 we reached the rank of Grand Old Seniors , a title of which we were very proud. Our year began with the election of officers I Glenn Jocobson, President; Bill Plichta, Vice-President; Anna Mae Sporcich, Secretary; and Mary Galiardi, Treasurer. During our Senior year, much had to be accomplished. An Echo had to be put out under the direction of our Editor-in-Chief, Arlene Keskey, with the help of our advisor, Miss Salin. During December we had our first party, and in February the Echo staff sponsored a dance. Both were lots of fun. Out of the original seventy-one students in our class, sixty-one are still in Wakefield. Under the leadership of our teachers and parents, we are determined to try to gain the best in life, as a class and individually. EMMA JEAN AGRIESTI That Old Black Magic Commercial Class President 1, Class Treasurer 2, Prom Committee 3, TATLER 2,3 4, ECHO 4t Publishing Staff 2,3,4. RICHARD E. AHONEN Shoo Fly—Don't Bother Me Industrial Arts Student Council 1,2, Chorus 2,3, Solos 3, TATLER 4. SHIRLEE BOLEN All or Nothing At All Coranercial and Homemaking Prom Committee 3 Chorus 4, TATLER 4, Publishing Staff 3 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 3. EUNICE BONNELL Don't Talk To Me About Men Commercial Chorus 1, ECHO 4, TATLER Publishing Staff 3 4. 23 PATRICIA 0. CASTLE You re A Sweet Little Headache Commercial Band 1,2, Festivals 2, Student Council 2,3� Secretary 3, Prom Committee 3� TATLER A, Publishing Staff 3, 4, Drama Club 3, ECHO 4. PATRICK CASTLE Candy College Preparatory Patrol Boys 1, Prom Committee 3, Track 3 ECHO 4, Motion Picture Operator 2,3,4. JULIA DECUR Oh Promise Be Commercial Class Vice-President 2, Chorus 1,2,3� Festival 3 Prom Committee 3 TATLER Publishing Staff 3� Drama Club 2,3. LILA F. FASTELIN If Helen Only Knew Homemaking Band 1,2,3 ECHO 4, Drama Club 3 MARY GALIARDI I'm Just Wild About Harry Commercial and Homemaking Class Treasurer 1,3,4, Prom Committee 3 TATLER 2,3,4, Publishing Staff 2,3 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 3 WILLIAM GUSTAFSON I’ll Get By Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3, Track Asst. Manager 3, Student Manager 4. MATT HAUKKALA Please Take a Letter Mi88 Brown College Preparatory and Commercial Forensics 1. ROY HILL The Lane County Bachelor Industrial Arts Band 2, ECHO 4. GLENN JACOBSON Waltz Me Around Again College Preparatory Class President 3 4, Band 1, 2, Festivals 1,2, Prom Conm-ittee 3� Basketball 2, Chorus 2,3� 4, TATLER 3 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 2,3, Stagecraft 3 Tennis 3 4, Debate 3 Forensics 2,3 4, Motion Picture Operator 3. RONALD JOHNS Oh My Achin’ Back College Preparatory Band 1,2, Festivals 1,2, ECHO 4, Vice-President 1. 24 LOUISE JOHNSON Louise Homemaking TATLER 4• PEARL LEONA JOHNSON I'll Dance At Your Wedding Homemaking Band 1, Student Council 1,2, 3.4, Prom Committee 3, Chorus 1.2.3.4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 1.2.3, Cheerleading 1,2,3,4, The Eyee of Tlaloc 2, Mama's Baby Boy 3 Forensic 2.3, Novettes 4. JUNE JURMU June Comes Around Every Year Commercial and Homemaking Prom Committee 3, TATLER Publishing Staff 3,4. JOHN R. KANGAS Oh Johnny Industrial Arts GEORGE KARLING For Me and My Gal Industrial Arts Prom Comnittee 3 Football 2, 3,4, Track 2,3,4, Chorus 4, ECHO 4, W Club 4. ARLENE KESKEY Irresistable You College Preparatory Band 1, Student Council 2, TATLER 2,3,4, ECHO 4, Debate 3, Prom Committee 3 ARNIE KOSKI Tall Grows the Timber Industrial Arts Football 4, Basketball 1,2, 4, Track 3 4, W Club 4. LORRAINE E. M. KUNNES Green Eyes Commercial Band 1,2,3, Festivals 1,2,3, Prom Committee 3 TATLER 2, Publishing Staff 2,3,4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 1. JAMES LAKSSIG My Fickle Eye College Preparatory Student Council (President) 4, Patrol Boys 1, Prom Committee 3 Football 2,3,4, Track 2,3,4, W Club 3,4, The Eyes of Tlaloc 2, Mama's Baby Boy 3, Forensics 2,3,4, More Assemblies 4, Debate 3 RODERICK LAIRE When Irish Eyes Are Smiling College Preparatory ZD JOYCE LANE You Walked By College Preparatory Eand 1, Prom Committee 3, TATLER 3,4, Publishing Staff 3, ECHO 4, Drama Club 1,2,3 Debate 3 Declamation Contest 2. ALDEN LIIMAKKA Yea-Man Industrial Arts Football 2,3,4, Basketball 1,2,4, Track 4, W Club 1, 3, Forensic 2. IRIS E. LINDER I Have But One Heart College Preparatory Prom Committee 3 TATLER 2, 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 1, Debate 3 Forensics 2,4. DOROTHY MAKELA Easing Along Commercial and Homemaking Prom Committee 3 TATLER Publishing Staff 3 RICHARD J. MAKELA For He's A Jolly Good Fellow College Preparatory Basketball 2,3 Track 2,3,4. RUTH ADELE MAKI Sweet and Lovely College Preparatory TATLER 2, ECHO 4, Photo Club 3, Forensics 2, Debate 3 JAMES MALL Soft Hearted College Preparatory Class President 2, Band 1, Student Council 1, Prom Committee 3 Football 3 4 Basketball 2,3 Track 2,3, , ECHO 4, W Club 4. EUGENE MATTILA Hop Up My Ladie Industrial Arts Track 2,3,4, ECHO 4. ARNE MATTSON Hey Good Lookin J Industrial Arts Basketball 3, Track 2,3, W Club 4. HELEN I. MOILANEN I Don't Want To Walk Without You Commercial and Homemaking Prom Committee 3, Drama Club 3. 26 ALICE M. MORRISON MAlice Blue Gown Commercial and Homemaking ECHO 4, Drama Club 3 Stagecraft 3. AUDREY MARION MORRISON How Many Hearts Have You Broken Commercial Chorus 1,2, TATLER Publishing Staff I,A. NORMA L. NICHOLSON There Go I Commercial Band 1,2,3 4, Festivals 1,2, 3,4, Chorus 1,2. EDWARD NIEZGUSKI Tweedle-O-Twill Industrial Arts MARIANNE NOYAK The Band Played On General Vocational Band 1,2,3 4, Festivals 1,2, 4, Student Council 1, Prom Committee 3 Chorus 4, ECHO 4, Photo Club 3,4, Forensics 4. EERO A- NURMI I'd Rather Be Me Industrial Arts MILDRED J. OBRADOVICH Sweet Forget-Me-Not Commercial Band 1,2, Festivals 2, Prom Committee 3 TATLER 4, Publishing Staff 2,3,4, Drama Club 2,3 More Assemblies Committee 4, ECHO 4. WILLIAM PLICHTA Chatanooga Choo-Choo College Preparatory Class Vice-President 4, Student Council 2,3 4, TATLER 4, Prom Committee 3 Track 3,4, ECHO 4, W Club 4, Debate 3, Forensics 2, Motion Picture Operator 2,3 4, More Assemblies Conmittee 4. JEAN POLOVITZ You Are The One General Vocational Band 1,2,3 Festivals 1 2, Prom Committee 3 Chorus 4, TATLER 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 3. DOUGLAS PORTER Let's Take The Long Way Home Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3 Football 3 4, Track 2,3,4, ECHO 4, W Club 4, Motion Picture Operator 2,3,4. 27 CHARLENE RINTAkAKI Sleepy Time Gal General Vocational Band 1,2,3, Festivals 2,3, Prom Committee 3, TATLER 2, Publishing Staff 3 Drama Club 2,3, Stagecraft 2, Debate 3� Mama's Baby Boy 3, Forensics 2,3 4. KENNETH RUSS Please Won't You Leave My Girl Alone Industrial Arts Basketball 2,4, Track 4. ROBERT SAILOR Strike Up The Band Here Comes A Sailor Industrial Arts ROGER BRUCE SAILOR Doin' What Comes Naturally KENNETH SAMPSON Someone's Rocking My Dream-Boat Industrial Arts Basketball 1 ADAM SELSEMEYER In My Merry Oldsmobile Industrial Arts Class Vice-President 3, Band 1, Prom Committee 3 Football 4, W Club 4, Motion Picture Operator 3,4. ANNA MAE SPORCICH Singing In The Rain College Preparatory Class Secretary 3 4, Chorus 1,2,3 4, TATLER 2,3,4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 2,3, Cheerleading 2,3,4, W Club 4, Forensics 2,3 Novettes 1,2,3 4, Solos 1,2,3 4. LQRIMER STANNARD I'm Breathless General Vocational Class Treasurer 1, Prom Committee 3 Chorus 2,3 4, TATLER 2,3,4, ECHO 4, Student Manager of Track 2,3, Drama Club 2,3, Tennis 2, V Club 4, Debate 3 Forensic 2,3, Solos 3 More Assembly Committee 4, The Eyes of Tlalo f 2, Mama's Baby Boy 3 JAMES TARRO Who'll Take My Place When I'm Gone Industrial Arte LORRAINE ANN URBANSKI Sweet Lorraine Conner cial Class Secretary 2, Prom Committee 3 Chorus 1,2, TATLER 3,4, Publishing Staff 2,3,4, ECHO 4. DONALD VEDA He 6 My Guy Industrial Arts 28 Basketball 1,2,3,4, Track 2, 3,4, Football 4, W Club 4. IRVING VOYER Yah-Ta-Ta Yah-Ta-Ta College Preparatory Student Council 2,3,4, Prom Committee 3, Chorus 2,3,4, TATLER 3, ECHO 4, Photo Club 3,4, Drama Club 2,3, Debate 3, Mama's Baby Boy 3, Forensics 2,3, Motion Picture Operator 4, KATHRYN M. WALCZAK ’ K-K-K-Katy Commercial and Homemaking Drama Club 3, Stagecraft 3 ELEANOR M. WUORINEN Beautiful Dreamer ' Commercial and Homemaking ELSIE WUORINEN Gee It's Good To Hold You Homemaking PTom Conaittee 3, Chorus 4, TATLER 4,3, Publishing Staff 3, ECHO 4, Photo Club 3,4, Cheerleading 1,2 DOROTHY A. YLKANEN Laughing Polka Commercial Band 1,2,3,4, Festivals 2,4, ITom Committee 3, TATLER 4, ECHO 4, Drama Club 2, 3. MARY ANNA ZUILDMULDER Fun and Fancy Free Commercial and Homemaking Drama Club 3, Assistant Librarian 1,2,3,4. CLASS PROPHECY Here we are in the year 1958 The class of '48 is gathered together for a reunion at Glenn (Jackey) Jacobson s recreational ship, which is situated Just outside the li it at New York City. Ronny Johns, Jake's chief bouncer met us at the pier. After a 15 minute cruise under the skillful guidance of the little bouncer , we arrive at the luxurious reconverted battleship. Irv. Slim Voyer, a professional photographer who deals exclusively with Esquire oin-ups is busy taking roll call. Mary Galiardi is married to Harry Urbanski. They have their own basketball team under the management of Harry. Yea. tcamJ! Pearl Johnson and Erven Maki have succumbed to matrimony. Erven is an electrical engineer and Pearl is his little short circuit. Bill Plichta is now sole owner of the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic; his firm promises him new tracks within the next 10 years; straight ones that is. Adam Selsemeyer is a Pontiac salesman in Pontiac, Michigan. He is busy working on his 4th million. Lorimer is a radio commentator who comes on at 6i00 p.m. every night on 7 JMS. Roderick Laird is the owner of the Laird Lumber Industries located throughout the country. His motto is More Yards to Serve You. Eugene Mat-tila, Arne Koski, and Arne Mattson are co-managers of the Wakefield Co-op. They specialize in chicken feed. Roy Hill is now the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and there we see Johnnie Kangas occupying the first chair of the violin section. Audrey Morrison and Norma Nicholson have finally found their Heart's Desire, A MAN I Iris Linder is a cartoonist for the Country Gentlemen -a magazine. Jim Laessig is now a professor in dramatics at the University of Michigan. All the girls are eagerly pursuing him. Emma Agriesti, the class intellect, is now teaching the kiddies their ABC's. Kathryn Falczakis now a secretarial correspondent for the Nurmi-Sampson Corporation; sole owners of the Finnish Follies, with Matt Haukkala as her intrepreter. Jean Polovitz and Joyce Lane are Powers Models, and spend most of their evenings doing setting-up exercises. Lorraine Kunnes and Charlene Rinta-maki are operators of Char-Lor Beauty Saloon—er Pardon Me--Salon' Jim Tarro is a specialist in the field of Italian wine making. Donald Veda is a professional basketball player for the New York Midget Team. Bill Gustafson is pushing the lawn mower around the house getting in shape for the I960 Olympics. Alden Liiraakka owns a concern in Utah—they manufacture wigs. Their slogan is A Hair on Every Head . Edward Niezguski and Elsie Wuroinen own a chicken farm; Elsie is kept busy counting eggs. Ruth Maki is currently writing the Chicago Tribune's, Advice to th e Lovelorn. Dorothy Ylkanen is typist for Ed. Johnson who runs a telegraph office. Doug Porter's picture can be seen in all popular magazines advertising Wild Root Cream Oil. Louise Johnson is skiing instructor at Mr. Zion. All vacancies are filled. Julia Decur and her husband, Peter Bruno, owns a summer resoft at Langford Lake. Jim Mall has followed in his father's footsteps and has become a Phy. Ed. instructor at Ft. Worth, Texas. After working for 10 years at the Lakevew bowling alleys Pat (he) Castle has finally established his worn enterprise at Jim Town. Arlene Keakey is now the French teacher at latersmeet; they're all learning the romance language and how to say Je Voue Airae with the right accent. Lila Fas-telin and Shirlee Bolen have purchased a 1947 Buick and now are making a tour of the sights they have missed while they were hoofing it. Marianne Novak is now working for the Daisy Rifle Co., making Beebees 2i We are sorry to say that some of our former classmates are unable to be here. Kenneth Russ is playing the role of LITTLE ABNER in the current radio serial Mammy Yokumfe Pitiful Plight. Roger Sailor is a big game hunter in the wild Jungles of Borneo. He specializes in monkeys. Helen Moilanen is now a Phy. Ed. teacher at Tula Tech. Richard Ahonen is singing with the famous Kalle Russonen in Helsinki, Finland. Alice Morrison and Eleanor Wuorinen are doing missionary work in Africa. They are teaching the Fuzzie Wuzzies the ways of civilization. Bob Sailor is a colonel in the U. S. Army. He'll get his pension, yet: Dorothy Makela and Ginny Jurmu are telephone operators in the Texas Bell Telephone Company. Number Please. About an hour later, we find all gathered around for the start of the floorshow. The program is as followsi Richard Makela is first and will sing a song. Richard sings on the Kit Parade with Eunice Bonnell for the sponsor of Bubbles, the sure-to-pop bubble gum. George Karling and Lorraine Urbanski sill dance for us--you know, they are professional dancers at the Stork Club in New York. Millie Obradovich and Pat (she) Castle are singing commercials on the radio in Came language. They will now give us their own version of Thizzee Nizzew Miszasttizzer Brizzead. Vary Anna Zuidmulder is a ballet dancer and is finishing the Unfinished Dance. Anna Mae Sporcich is now a professional baritone singei at the Metropolitan Opera. Her voice has changedJ She will sing for us now. So this brings to a close the reunion of the Class of 1946. What the future holds for us we hope is the best. 30 CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of Nineteen Forty-eight, do hereby bequeath and dedicate to the classes following in our footsteps, the illustrious characteristics which have been distinctive of our class. We also leave to the Juniors our place as Seniors in the Wakefield High School and the ebony walking stick, which they will put in the trophy case and guard carefully while they are Seniors. To various persons we would seek to bestow these individual treasures of the members of our class. Marianne Zuidmulder and Helen Moilanen leave their Study Hall gab sessions to Adele Luoma and Eleanor Blaskowski. Ronald Johns leaves his Atlas build to Johnny Baling. Glenn Jacobson wills his ability to lead his class as President each year to Coy Nordlund. Hope you can get as good a campaign manager as Irving Voyer. Lorraine Ann Urbanski not only leaves her perfect attendance at the Bessemer dances, but her many J. C. flames to Betty Gumm. Arnie Mattson and George Karling leave their skill in getting their women to Henry Backman and Howard Hocking. Iris Linder bequeaths her artistic talent to her cousin Donna Faye Haskins. Tell me balmly, Donna, how are you going to change to drawing from Red” painting. Shirlee Bolen leaves her quiet and studious ways to her sister Pudda . Eunice Bonnell leaves her charming and flirtatious ways with men to Dorothy Jurmu. Gig Don Veda leaves his looks, height, and ability to play basketball to Bernard Jurmu. Hope you can keep the girls drooling at the games, Bernard. Jim Laessig wills his many high school crushes to Eddie Kuivenen. Can you keep the girls guessing as Jim does?? Charlene Rintamaki doesn't want to teave Mr. Skoronski’s Bookkeeping and Government classes to anyone, but seeing we insisted, she decided to keep it in the family by giving it to Janice. Millie Obradovich, Pat (she) Castle, Arlene Keskey, and Jean Polovitz regretfully bequeath their rip-snortin' Gun Club Parties to Mary Belle Connor, Lois Forte, Arlene Saari, and Shirley Jarvinen. Don’t forget to clean the place after the party, girls III Enana Agriesti definitely refuses to leave her Pahodas, Ceterson, Naoli, and Past truck drivers to anyone. Marianne Novak leaves her four years ih Band to Frank Orlich. Maybe they'll let you play your accordian. Rod Laird and Ken Russ leave their nightly visits to the Drug Store to see their Drug Store Cuties to anyone who can think up as good an excuse. Lorraine Kunnes leaves her good times at Steve'; tc another member of the Gang , her sister Jovce. Ruth Maki leaves her sweet disposition %nd brains to Bobby Movrich. Mary Galiardi wills her -ecord of collecting absentee slips to Russell Oberg. Julia (Decur) Bruno leaves--—— pardon me--- -has left for Pete. Lila Fastelin leaves her neat appearance to all you underclassmen so you will look as nice as us when you get to be seniors. Pearl Johnson leaves her cheerleading ability to Jackie O'Connor. Louise Johnson leaves her red hair to Helen Vidakovich. Now don't cheat on us and dye it, Helen: Audrey Morrison and Norma Nicholson leqve their galavanting nights to Delores Hanson and Rosemarie Galinatz. Matt Haukkala leaves his all-girl class to Johnnie Marander. Have fun, Johnnie:: Roy Hill and Richard Ahonen bequeath their unusual talent of milking cows without an electric milker to Tippy Novak and James Eugni. June Jurmu leaves her tack seat in Mr. Olson's study hall to anyone who thinks she can make as much noise in it. Bill Gustafson leaves his masterful silence to Susan Karling. Anna Mae Sporcich leaves Jim Steiger to all you other lucky giMs, but hands off, PLEASE! Bill (Choo-choo) Plichta bequeaths his headaches, worries, and fun from the prom work to all up and coming Prom General Managers. Irving Voyer leaves his Cameritis (this is a new disease concerning picture taking) to Bob Novak. To Donald Francesia, Alaen Liimakka wills his adept football ability. Eddie Niezguski leaves his gas station gang and ever-lovin'Tfelephone conversation to David lestlund. Pat (he) Castle leaves his locker rondevous to Arnold Haapoja. Arnie Koski and John Kangas leave their Pleasant Adventures at the Hurley Recreation Center to Chummy Ozzello and Richard Ozzello. To Ricky Polovitz, Alice Morrison leaves her quiet voice and manner. Joyce Lane bequeaths her mad rushed in the three minutes between classes to Jeer. Eorgabo. Dora Makela leaves her shyness to Rita Regis. Richard Makela leaves his Hollywood appeal to Zeke Zuidmulder. James Mall wills his school daze to James Sether. Lorimer Stannard better known as Lorry , wills his Casanovo dreams to Ray Schiltz. Ero Nurmi and Eugene Mattila leave their week-end dates to Norman Dalbec and James Cudahy. To John ( Little Beaver ) Hocking, Doug Porter leaves his unmanageable curly hair----(Call Dorothy's Beauty Salon between 9 and 4 for appointment.) Roger and Robert Sailer, the carbon copies, bequeath their love for all teachers to Annie Radowski and Margaret Williams. Kenny Sampson wills his nights at the Ramsey skating rink and a good pair of skates, size 12, to Donald Mattson. Big-hearted Sammy also leaves a nice gocBe-feather pillow. Adam Selsemeyer leaves his Colgate Smile to Adele Luoma. James Tarro bequeaths his pinsetting technique to Mary Ann Cassietto----he hopes to retire upon graduating because of an aching back. Kathryn W lczak and Eleanor Wuorinen leave their tete-a-tetes in classes to Faith Hanson and Jackie Bedell. Dorothy Ylkanen leaves...............to join Ed. Johnson and sail the se- ven seas. Elsie Wuorinen bequeaths her technique to cheer at basketball games to Beatrice Johnson. UNDERCLASSMEN 32 RCW FOUR Norman Dalbeck, Edward Kuivinen, Robert Churitch. ROW THREE Duane Lane, Henry Backman, Martin Haavisto, Peter Hill, Alex Gerabolis, James Cudahy, Rod Lake, Robert Gerbig, James Hyppa. ROW TWO« Bernard Jurmu, Howard Hocking, Susan Karling, Mary Ann Cassietto, Charlotte Kuiawa, Bernice Draver, Inei Lampi, Elaine Armata, Norma Johns, Eero Haukkala, James Bugni. ROW ONEi Marvella Londo, Shirley Lane, Constance Johnson, Ruth Ahonen, Faith Hanson, Betty Lou Brozao, Joyce Kunnes, Jean Borgaro, Nancy Francesia. The Junior Class, composed of 62 students this year, sponsored the annual promenade To supplement their treasury for the prom they held two concessions at the games and sold magazines. Their prom theme was centered around a penthouse and the decorations were well appreciated by those attending the prom. They have as their sponsors Miss Lehti and Mr. Mezxano. JUNIOR 33 ROW THREEt Morris Stevenson, Robert Novak, John Niemi, Donald Poikanen, Eugene Vittone, Norman Niemi, Joe Mezzano, John Marander. ROW' TVOi Donald Mattson, Ray Schiltz, Donald Maki, Rose Movrich, Donna Stein, Rosemarie Witta, Helen Vidakovich, Donald Wagner, Paul Oberg, James Steiger, ROW ONE Jean Novasconi, Mavis Twomisto, Arvella Torkko, Donelda McDonald, Kathryn Sertich. The Junior Class Officers are as follows President ............. Robert Novak Vice-President . . . • John Karander Secretary ...............John Niemi Treasurer ............. James Cudahy CLASS 34 ROW THREIi Rudy Valesano, Anthony Zielinski, William Mezzano, Donald Running, Ward Zuidmulder, James Wojciehovski, David Osier, Leslie Pensala, Roy Maki. ROW TWOi Gordon Nordlund, William Saily, James Sether, June Porter, Carol Randall, Dorothy Wiitanen, Arlene Saari, Matt Wuroinen, Donald Sampson, Dennis Rice. ROW ONE Mary Valesano, Jane Manley, Edith Roberts, Margaret Williams, Eileen Makela, Arlene Yatchak, La Verne Regis, Grace Minier, Janice Rintaraaki. With a membership of 66 students, the sophomore class has been busy at the task of building up their treasury in preparation for the sponsoring of the prom next year. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Leman and Miss Carlson they have held two concessions at the games and held an all school dance. SOPHOMORE 35 ROW THREE Harold Gembolinski, Phillip Johnson, Paul Gottwald, Elmer Danula, Donald Luoma, Johnny Beling, James Bugni, Allan Hallberg, Oiva Fastelin, John Hocking. ROW TWO Ralph Jurmu, Neil Bedell, Delores Hanson, Marlene Bolen, Mary Lou Kerkes, Shirley Jarvinen, Glenda Benson, Rose Marie Galinatz, Russel Jurmu, Jack Brennan, James Johns. ROH ONE Geraldine Dalbeck, Eleanor Blaskovski, Marilyn Lepisto, Joy Johnson, Audrey Johnson, Adele Luoma, Dorothy Jurmu, Beatrice Johnson, Elizabeth Harrison. The Sophomore class officers are as folios si President ..............La Verne Regis Vice-President ........... James Sether Secretary ......... Elizabeth Harrison Treasurer ................. June Porter CLASS 36 ROW THREE Richard Jarvenpaa, Tom Dooley, Bill Erickson, Don Francesia, Richard Polovitx, Norman Hongieto, James Peizetti, Fred Gerbig, Ira Kuiava, Norman Johns. ROW TWO Joyce Saari, Mary Spearo, Jeanne Bedell, Charlotte Vittone, Ester Wiitanen, Shirley Windberg, Jackie Bedell, Elaine Sampson, Verna Hopkins. ROW ONEi Gretta Bowker, Patty Patyk, Helen Obradovich, Eileen Bertie, Corrine Ballone, Marjorie Johnson, Ingrid Kuijala, Virginia Valesano, Elaine Mattila. The ninth grade class consists of 63 students. These students have participated in many school activities and have staged two successful class parties. Their faculty sponsors are Mr. Petranek and Miss Porter who have given them helpful advice in their activities. The class officers elected earlier in the year are shown on this and the following page. FRESHMAN 37 ROW THREE Donald K kela, Dale Rostallan, William Moyle, Kenneth Kilponen, Raymond Nurmi, Norman Ahola, Robert Delicli, Russell Oberg, Richard 0z2ello. ROW TWO Lois Lake, Helen Sertich, Leona Sager, Alice Huttanen, Evelyne Maki, Kathryn Vaki, Jackie O'Connor, Charlotte Lake, Sally Torkko, Richard Nyman. ROW ONE Charlene antilla, Pearl Johnson, Mary Connor, Barbara Kuivinen, Anna Mae Karling, Elsie Hill, Marilyn Grayson, Nancy Krback, Geraldine Baker. President ......... • Jeanne Bedell Vice-President ... Helen Obradovich Secretary ........... Evelyn Maki Treasurer ••••••• Eileen Bertie CLASS 38 ROW ITOEEt Lawrence Bruno, David Wojciehowski, Joe Sutter, Dennis Ravelli, Gerald Salmela, Ronald Smith RCm TVOt Joh Onello, Benny Windberg, Eugene Spray, Bill Verch, Mary Trolla, Rosemary Davis, Judith Fezzetti, William Bonnell, Andrew Stein, David Westlund. ROW ONEt Mancy Haglund, Angelina Orlich, Patricia Gates, Jane Tyack, Alice Carr, Patricia Niemi, Darlene Jacobson, Patricia Savinski, Eunice Pensala. The eighth grade is composed of 52 manbers, who are divided into two sections. Each home room has officers, but they have no officers for the entire class. These students have taken active part in many school activities and have held two parties which were very successful. Their class sponsors are Ur. Marshall and Miss Nelson. EIGHTH 39 ROW THREEi Robert Mattson, Richard Doney, Eengt Kauppi, Thomas Beber, Arvid Maki. ROW TWOi Donavan Laessig, Andrew Stein, Ralph Drier, Gretchen Bolen, Lois Grant, Margaret Spray, James Hauttala, V'allace Porter, Earl Gumm. ROW ONEt Nancy Benson, Lois Lusa, Lorraine Laine, Edna Ahonen, Norma Harju. Eighth Grade Homeroom Class Officers 8-1 President....................Patricia Niemi Vice-President • • Rose Marie Davis Secretary. . • • Patricia Savinski Treasurer...............John Oxisllo 8-2 President ........... Robert Mattson Vice-President...................Lois Grant Secretary ............ Nancy Benson Treasurer .......... Richard Hongisto Geraldine Dalbeck, Myrna Johnson, Mary Eliason, GRADE R« � k EJw� tr4 Niti«wi Ml rr c� t ) leutie |f itK L A I r ri iqh School 8 l| 1 0 � 'm p r f • r “1� r� • L , J Mr Z� rnt C � r Jwl;« 5«t« r L,U M� r� G� h� rJl 8 K hr) !« • Htltr M � « ! ft fit RuJr y. Merr� S n CV i i � . i K« R W � r S il«r R er S� i l i V � rV� y n Wiltim M.%w S� h'n 5m« ir Mr . SpOMIf 42 HOW FOUR Raymond Kahila, Richard Bidwell, Robert Cloon, Robert Lane, James Brackett. RCW THREE Dennis Grugarach, Robert Hero, Arvid Ahonen, James Lepala, Kenneth Linn, Albert Hanganen, Charles Kuivinen, James JCilponen, Le Roy Dalbeck, Roy Hanganen. ROW TWO Richard Baker, David Luoma, David Clark, Clarice Dalbeck, Patricia Johns, Lois Luoma, Buelah Londo, Doris Hocking, Joyce Johnson, Bill Kangas, Neil Johns, Ralph Harrison. RCW ONE Lois Lake, Julie Agriesti, Beatrice Kovales, Naomi Jarvi, Joanne Lane, Astra Autere, Marlene Backman, Nancy Kahila, Betty Beber. Enrolled in the seventh grade are 76 students who are divided in three sections. These students have taken part in many extra activities which include a successful class party and a collection of old clothes for European relief. They have made a historical booklet on Wakefield sent it to Inkster, Michigan, in order that they gain a better understanding of the upper Michigan. They have as their class sponsor Miss Wind-berg who is assisted by Mrs. Leman. SEVENTH 43 ROW FOUR Chri8 Novak, Richard Trace, Dale Mars, Richard Ronn, John Sporcich. ROW THRFE Kenneth Rintamaki, James Walton, Leo Sterck, Alvin Saily, Richard Mattila, Roger Osier, Eli Wiitanen, Jack Patyk. RCW TWO Dennis Mattson, Donald Walstrom, Angelica Movrich, Audrey Maki, Jean Manley, Kathleen Valesano, James Rolando, Walfred Raissanen, Ted Sjoblem. ROW ONE� Ethel Stoole, Opal Zuidmulder, Ruth Minier, Jean Pezzetti, Sonya Tiebel, Martuerite Valesano, Sidney Saari, Patricia Mattson, Eleanor Mattson, President Neal Johns Vice-President Kenneth Rintamaki Secretary Charles Kuivinen Treasurer Walfred Raissanen GRADE 44 CLASS OF 60 46 RCM THREEi Douglas Porter, Lorimer Stannard, Patrick Castle, William PIichta,.James Laessig, Glenn Jacobson, George Karling, Irving Voyer, James Mall, Ronald Johns. ROW TWO Lorraine Kunnee, Patricia Castle, Anna Mae Sporcich, Lorraine Urbanski, Joyce Lane, Shirlee Bolen, Mildred Obradovich, Elsie Wuorinen, Lila Fastelin, Dorothy Ylkanen, Emma Agriesti, Miss Salin. ROW ONE Pearl Johnson, Charlene Rintamaki, Eunice Bonnell, Iris Linder, Arlene Keskey, Mary Galiardi, Mary Ann Novak, Jean. Poloviti, Ruth Maki. ECHO STAFF Above is pictured the staff of the ECHO who has made this year book possible The staff has worked after school, Saturdays and during the Easter vacation The staff, the editor and sponsors hope you like this annual 47 TATLER STAFF The Tatler staff is made up of Senior High Students. It is under the leadership of Miss Salin and Mrs. Perpich. A Junior High supplement entitled the Squealer is under the leadership of Miss Nelson. Editor-in-chief...................................... Emma Agrlestl Co-editor.............................................William Plichta Feature Editor..................................................Arlene Keskey Sports Editors...........................John Niemi, Edward Kulvenen Musia Editor...................................................Richard Ahonen Illustrations....................Iris Linder, Norman Niemi, Inez Lamp! Squealer Co-Editors...........................Jane Tyack, Patsy Niemi Reporters: Eugene Vltone, Glenn Jacobson, Martin Haavisto, Robert Novak, Alex Gembolis, John Marander, James Sether, Lorimer Stannard , Norma Johns, Mary Galiardi, Edith Roberts, Anna Mae Sporcich, Shirlee Bolen, Nancy Francesia, Ann Radowski, Ursula Monette, Patricia Castle, Mildr d Obradovlch, Jean Polovifrz, Lorraine Urbanski, Joyce Lane, Elsie Wuorinen, David Westlund 48 ROW TWOi Martin Haavieto, Deloree Beneon, Norman Hongieto, Edith Roberta, Jamee Sether, Anna Mae Karling, Irving Voyer. ROW ONE Mr. Duffin, Bill Plichta, Marjorie Johnson, James Laessig, Pearl Johnson, Robert Novak. SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Wakefield High School this year Is composed of twelve members, having one representative from each home room. The purpose of the Student Coun -ell Is to prombte the betterment of the school as a group while working for the Interests of the student . This year’s most Important achievement of the Student Council was the forming of a More Assemblies Committee . A two day Homecoming celebration for the football team was sponsored last October. The Student Council also sponsored a Halloween party. 49 ROW TWO: Chris Novak, Gerald Salmela, Tom Eeber, William Hero, Ralph Harrison. ROW ONE: Sidney Saari, Astra Autere, Marguerite Valesano, Myma Johnson, Mary Trolla. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL President...........Thomas Beber Secretary...........Sidney Saari Treasurer.............Mary Trolla The Student Council of the junior High School is composed of students from the seventh and eighth grades. The purpose of this council is to formulate rules and regulations about student behavior and to help in the carrying out of these rules. They encourage student activities, have charge of the master key, collect locker key dues, and make locker rules. There is no regular meeting date for this council. 50 ROW FOURt Ray Schiltz, Norman Dalbeck, Norman Hongisto, Paul Gottwald, Bill Verch, Norman Johns, Eero Haukkala. ROW THREE Evelyn Maki, Elaine Mattila, Jean Manley, Marguerite Valesano, Gretta Bowker, Eileen Bertie, Topy Zielinski, James Wojciehowski, Donald Walstrom, Donald Mattson, Mary Trolla, Roy Maki, James Steiger, Mr, Nelson, Ronald Smith, Mary Lou Kerkes, Barbara Kuivinen. ROW TWO Betty Beber, Glenda Benson, Geraldine Dalbeck, Audrey Maki, Joyce Saari, David Westlund, Joy Johnson, Anna Mae Karling, Nancy Hrback, Darlene Jacobson, Mary Spearo, Jackie Bedell, Barbara Bugni, Jean Borgaro. RCW ONEi Arlene Yatchak, Dorothy Ylkanen, Ursula Monette, Mary Ann Cassietto, Edith Roberts, Marianne Novak, Jane Tyack, Jeanne Eedell, Delores Hanson. SENIOR BAND Wakefield High School s Band, under the direction of Mr, Nelson, continues to be one of the finest high school bands in this area. The Band has taken an active part in making shhool programs and assemblies a success, Football games are enlightened by the colorful marching band, and basketball games always find the band present. This year the band has traveled to many range basketball games. This year the Band participated in the Band Festival which was held in Marquette during the month of May. The band has been organized for the purpose of appreciating and performing worthwhile band literature. ROW THREE Edith Roberts, Elsie Wuorinen, Eeatrice Johnson, ileen Make] a, Jean Borgaro, Eleanor Balskowski, Marianne Novak, Jean Foloviti, Shirlee Bolen, Phillip Johnson, Faul Gottwald, George Karling, Glenn Jacobson Paul Oberg, Mary Lou Kerkes, Margaret Williams, Eileen Bertie, Anna Mae Karling, Marlene Bolen, Donna Stein, Marvella Londo, Grace Minier, Adele Luoma. ROSY TWO Helen Obradovich, Jackie Bedell, Kathryn Maki, Audrey Johnson, Shirley Windberg, Marilyn Lepieto, Esther Wittanen, Barbara Kuivinen, Lorimer Stannard, Ray Schiltz, Richard Ahonen, Irving Voyer, Tom Dooley, James Pe2;etti, Ursula Monette, Anne Radowski, Jeanne Bedell, Delores Hanson, Charlotte Lake, Larjorie Johnson, ROW ONE Pearl Johnson, Patty Patyk, Ingrid Kujala, Mary Ann Cassietto, Mary Valesano, Verna Hopkins, Jane Manley, Richard Nieminen, Richard Ozzello, Arnold Nikala, Richard Jarvenpaa, Anna Mae Sporcich, Charlotte Vittone, Evelyn Maki, Alice Huttanen, Virginia Valesano, Dorothy Jurmu, Miss Gustafson. SENIOR CHORUS The Senior High Chorus, under the direction of Miss Gustafson, has a membership of seventy students. During the past year the chorus has taken part in the follow -ing programs: Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas The chorus sang a Cantata for Easter in conjunction with a pageant at the Community Building. The chorus also sang at the graduation events. 52 ROW ONEi Pearl Johnson, Wary Ann Cassietto, Anna Uae Sporcich, Faith Hanson, Anne Radoweki, Rose Movrich, Jackie Bedell NOl ETTES The High School Novettes, a group of nine girls, blend their voices in three part harmony. They appear at the various programs sponsored throughout the school year. The Novettes are a popular group of entertainers here. 53 RON THREE David Brackett, Donald Walstrom, Vary Trolla, John Ozzello, Lawrence Bruno, David Wojcie-how8ki, Marlene Backman, David Luoma, Kenneth Rintamaki, Le Roy Dalbeck, Ralph Harrison, Robert Lane, Bill Verch, Charles Kuivinen. RCW TWO Nancy Haglund, Judith Pezzetti, Joanne Lane, Jack Patyk, Dennis Mattson, Ronald Smith, Patricia Mattson, Hose Marie Davis, Patricia Gates. RCM ONE Betty Beber, Audrey Maki, Jean Manley, Marguerite Valesano, Roy Hanganen, David Westlund, Darlene Jacobson, Lois Luoma, Jane Tyack. JUNIOR BftND The Junior High Band is composed of Members of the seventh and eighth grades and is under the direction of Mr. Nelson. They reherse every Saturday morning and at spee cial sessions during the week. The Junior Band has appeared on several programs. A partial group performed at the Easter Pageant and Cantata. This group serves as a developmental organization for the Senior High Band. 54 ROW THREEi Mi88 Gustafson, Joanne Lane, Darlene Jacobson, Patricia Gates, Jane Tyack, Alice Carr, Margaret Spray, David Wojciehowski, Robert Cloon, Loie Lusa, Rosemarie Davis, Patricia Savinski, Barbara Lane, Lorraine Lane, Norma Harju, Lois Grant, Edna Ahonen, Angelina Orlich. ROW TWOi Nancy Haglund, Gretchen Eolen Myrna Johnson, Eunice Pensala, Jean Pexzetti, Ruth Minier, Buelah Londo, Mary Trolla, Robert Lanie, John Ozzello, Charles Kuivinen, James Lepala, Noami Jarvi, Darlene Carr, Marguerite Valesano, Astra Autere, Ethel Stoole, Sidney Saari, Nancy Benson. ROW ONE« Julie Agriesti, Luella Lake, Beatrice Kovales, Joyce Johnson, Doris Hocking, Opal Zuidmulder, Angelica Movrich, Mary Eliason, Roy Hanganen, Niel Johns, David Clark, James Kilponen, Donald Walstrom, William Kangas, Dennis Mattson, Robert Hero, Kathleen Valeeano, Betty Beber, Jean Manley, Audrey Maki, Eleanor Mattson. JUNIOR CHORUS The Junior Chorus, under the direction of Miss Gustafson, is composed of seventy members from the seventh and eighth grades. This group has sung for some of the Junior High School Assemblies and also sang for the all-school Christmas program. The group sings in three-part harmony. The accompanist is Alice Carr. ROW FOURi Ray Schiltz, John Niemi, Martin Haavieto, John Marauder, Edward Kuivinen, Norman Dalbeck, James Laessig, Glenn Jacobeon, Robert Nowak, ROW THREEi Lorimer Stannard, James Mall, Alice Huttanen, Betty Williams, Marianne Novak, Delores Hanson, Dorothy Wiitanen, Nancy Francesia, Irving Voyer, James Sether. ROW 11 0 Janice Rintamaki, Glenda Benson, Marjorie Johnson, Jeanne Bedell, Donna Stein, Bernice Draver, Audrey Morrison, Anna Mae Sporcich, Mary Ann Cassietto, Pearl Johnson, ROW ONE Mary Connor, Anna Mae Karling, Corrine Ballone, Mary Lou Kerkes, Eileen Bertie, Charlene Rintamaki, Anne Radowski, Ursual Monette, Grace Minier, FORENSICS Thirty-two students participated In speech contests at Wakefield High School during the past school year. Winners of the local forensics contests were: Oratorical Declamations - Delores Hanson and Mary Connor; Dramatic Dedlamatlons - Anne Radbwskl and Marjorie Johnson; Original Oratory - Robert Novak and Iris Linder ; Extemporaneous Speaking - Irving Voyer and Glenn Jacobson. Coaches were Miss Salln , Mr. Olson and Miss Lehti. 56 ROW THREEi James Eugni, William Erickson, Paul Gottwald, Phillip Johnson, Ksrwsth Kilponen, Janes Sether. ROW TNGt June Porter Evelyn M ki, Delores Hanson, Dorothy Wiitsmen, Mary Lou Kerkes, Inez Lampi, Elizabeth Harrison, Charlotte Lake, Mr. Olson RCW ONE: Jane Manley, Adele Luoma, Anna Mae Karling, Barbara Kuivinen, Barbara Bugni, Ursula Monette, Kathryn Maki, Dorothy Jurmu, Shirley Vindberg LATIN CLUB President...................Paul Gottwald Vice President..............• .James Bugni Secretary...... ............Delores Hanson Treasurer................Elizabeth Harrison Sergeant-at-arms..... Phil Johnson The Latin Club is newly organized this year, and Is under the leadership of Mr. Olson. The purpose of this club is to gain a better understanding of the Roman language and its people. The Latin Club has two aims - the first, to sponsor a successful Latin Banquet in true Roman style, and the second to sponsor a magazine drive on the range. The club is composed of twenty-fiya active members who publish ahd edit their own paper, the Arrectis Auribus , once a month for its own members 57 ROW TOO« Janice Rintamaki, Delores Hanson, Joy Johnson, Elizabeth Harrison, Edith Roberts, La Verne Regis, ROW ONEi Inez Lainpi, Ray Schiltz, Robert Novak, Irving Voyer, June Porter, PHOTO CLUB The Photo Club, sponsored by Mrs. Leman, has accomplished very much with the study of photography. Enlarging, composition and developing have been studied throughout the year. All pictures with the exception of the group pictures were taken and develpped for this year's annual by the Photo Club members. 58 ROW FIVEi James Sether, Phillip Johnson, Paul Gottwald, Donald Running, James Wojciehowski, John Belir.g, Ward Zuidmulder, David Osier, Peter Hill, Mr. Marshall. ROT FOLRx Russell Oberg, Bernard Jurmu, Joe Sutter, Dennis Ravelli, Robert Delich, Anton Zelir.ski, Roy. Maki, Norman Hongisto, Oiva Fastelin, Jimmy Johns, Matt Wuorinen. ROW THREE Richard Polovitz, Robert Lane, Dick Trase, Richard Hongisto, Richard Linn, James Brackett, Richard Ozzello, Thomas Dooley, Ira Kuiawa, Ralph Drier. ROW TWO James Rolando, Dennis Grugarach, Charles Kuiviner., Richard Eidwell, Neil Eedell, Richard Ronn, John Sporcich, Gordon Nordlund, Jack Fatyk. ROT.' ONE Kenneth Rintamaki, David Luoma, Neil Johns, James Kilponen, Jack Hero, Norman Johns, Dennie Mattson, Andrew Stein, Ralph Harrison, Donald Walstrom, Richard Jarvenpaa. CONSERVATION CLUB President.........Phil Johnson Vice President....Phil Cormier Secretary.........James Sether Treasurer........Dennis Ravelli The Conservation Club, directed by Mr. Marshall, has studied wood identification , tree planting, and foods for animals this year. They have also been to the deer yards at the mouth of the Black River. A photography group has been organized for the purpose of taking pictures of their work and trips. ■1 'WCLUB The f1Ww Club is composed of twenty-seven members who meet regularly to act in the interest of the sports at Wakefield High School. Any student who has earned a W in any line of athletics is eligible for admittance into the club. This year the W Club sponsored an all-school dance. ROW THREE: Adam Selsemeyer, JameB Eugni, George Karling, Eugene Vittone, Martin Haavisto, James Hyppa� Alex Gerctolis, Roderick Lake, Duane Lane. ROW TOO Donald Mattson, John Niemi, Henry Beckman, Arnie Mattson, James Cudahy, Edward Kuivinen, Donald Veda, Robert Novak, Coach Yatchak. ROW ONE: William Flichta, Alden Liimakka, Lorimer Stannard, Anna Mae Sporcich, Douglas Porter, Pearl Johnson, James Laessig, James Mall. 60 ROW TWO Anthony Zielinski, James Wojciehovski, Irving Voy«r ROW ONEi Donald Poikkanen, James Steiger, William Saily, P 1 0berK MOVIE OPERATORS The boys shown above are trained to run the movie machines. Whenever movies are to be shown in connection with one of the classes in school, one of the boys who happens to be in study hall operates the machine. 61 ROW ONEi Eileen Makela, Anne Radowski, Anna Mae Sporcich, Elizabeth Harrison, Susan Karling, Jane Ifcal y, Norma Johns, Pearl Johnson. feOTTOM PICTURE, ROW ONEi Greta Bowker, Darlene Jacobson, Rose MarieoDavis, Nancy Benson. ROW IWOt Jeanne Bedell, Charlotte Lake, Alice Huttanen, Evelyn Maki. ROW FOURi James Hauttala, Dick Doney, Donald Luoma, Ronald Smith, Charles Kuivinen. ROW THREE David Westlund, Andrew Stein, James Lepala, Robert Kumma, Richard Hongisto, John Oziello, Benny Windberg, Donald Walstrom. ROW TWO Earl Gumro, James Walton, Jack Patyk, Robert Lane, Gordon Walton, Robert Cloon, Robert Mattson Roy Hanganer., .Wallace Porter, Dennis Mattson, Mits Windberg. ROW ONE Tom Dooley, Ralph Drier, James Brackett, Tom Sporcich, James Rolando, Robert Hero, Ralph Harrison, David Wojciehowski, Arvid Maki. Captain.......................David Luoma Lieutenant...........Thomas Dooley PATROL Lieutenant.......................Arvid Maki BOYS Lieutenant.............Ralph Drier Lieutenant...David Wojciehowski The Patrol Boys, under the leadership and guidance of Miss Windberg, are credited with a non-accident school year. The purpose of the patrol is to safeguard the safety of our students and other school personnel near the school property. The Patrol boys are on duty four times daily, regardless of the weather. They assist the W Club members in patrolling at the games. They hold their meetings monthly and are now making plans for their first Patrol Year Book. A banquet is given to them annually by the Wakefield School Board in appreciation for their splendid work ATHLETICS RCW FOURt Coach Yatchak, John Nierai, Roderick Lake, Alex Gembolis, Robert Novak, Duane Lane, Peter Petranek. ROW THREEs Henry Backman, Manager, Bill Erickson, Rudy Valesano, Howard Hocking, Kenneth Kilponen, James Bugni, Dick Moyle, James Mezzano. ROW TWO: James Hyppa, Ward Zuidmulder, Edward Kuivinen, John Belling, James Wojciehowski, William Mezzano, Eugene Vittone. ROW ONEs Donald Mattson, Manager, Jame3 Mall, George Karling, Adam Selsemeyer, Alden Liiraakka, Donald Veda, James Laessig, Douglas Porter, James Cudahy. FOOTBALL Houghton Here The Cards got off to a slow start in their 47-48 season opener by dropping a hard fought contest to Houghton by the count of 44-6. Lake Linden Here Recovering from their first defeat, the team gained its first victory by downing the Lake Linden Lakers 12-0. L'Anse There The Redbirds next dumped the L'Anse Purple Hornets 19-6 in a rain-soaked field at L'Anse. DePadua Here The Cards, displaying brilliant ball handling again, did the trick by handing a strong DePadua team a 19-7 defeat. Crystal Falla There The Open Pitters, determined to stay in the win column, scored practically at will and defeated a scrapping Crystal Falla team to the tune of 49-0. Ontonagon Here Returning to Cardinal Field and climaxing the homecoming celebration, the boys made it five in a row by trouncing the Ontonagon aggregation 46-0. 67 Hancock There Taking to the road for their last two games, the Cards traveled to Hancock where they were defeated by the score 13-C. The Cards played a hard, fast game, but the Bulldogs' superiority in weight gave them the advantage. Bessemer There This game, played before a crowd of more than 3,000 fans, found a battling Wakefield team on the short end of a 13-0 decision. The Carda finished the season with a five-three record and finished third in the Western U. P. conference. This team record is one we may be proud of. The completion of the football season found nineteen High School gridders eligible for letters. Included among these were seven seniors, ten Juniors, two Sophomores. Seniors completing their last season are as follows. Alden Liimakka. Guard-Bud, Captain of this years team completed his last of three years of high school football and is regarded as one of the best guards on this end of the Penninsula. He also was chosen on the first string of the Western U. P. All Opposition Gwid Team. James Laessig. End-Completing his second year of football, Jim played excellent offensive and defensive ball. James Mall. Halfback-A hard-working, fighting, reserve end made Jim a good reserve end. George Karling, End-Playing reserve back for the Cards he proved himself to an hard-working and fighting reserve. Doug Porter. Guard-Playing his second year of football, Doug was known throughout the conference as an A-l lineman and was given berth on the All Conference team. Adam Selsemever. Fullback-Buzzy, waiting until his senior year to come out for football, made a good showing. What he lacked in experience, he made up in determination and will. Don Veda, End-On the receiving end of the Novak to Veda pass combination, Don, set up many a touchdown for the Wakefield squad. Along with Porter and Liimakka, he also gained addional honor in being named on the All-Conference team. Lettermen Returning next year will be Duane Lane, Robert Novak, Rod Lake, James Cudahy, Jim Bugni, Edward Kuivenen, Alex Gerabolis, Eugene Vittone, Jim Hyppa, John Niemi, all Juniors, and John Beling, and Ward Zuidmulder. The managers for this year's squad were Henry Backman and Donald Mattson. The members of the Junior Varsity team receiving numerals are Howard Hocking, Rudy Valesano, James Wojciehowski, Bill Mezzano, Kenneth Kilponen, Billy Erickson, and Bill Moyle. 68 Top Row� John Niemi, Joe Mezzano, Ward Zuidmulder, John Baling, Rudy Valesano, Henry Back-man, Manager, Roman Yatchak, Coach. Bottom Rows James Cudahy, Kenneth huss, Edward Kuiver.en, Donald Veda, Duane Lane, James s “ BASKETBALL V SQUAD Opening the '47-'46 basketball season with only two returning veterans, Bob Novak and Don Ved% the Wakefield Cagers got off to a good start by defeating the DePadua Bruins by the score of 30 -25 Hampered again by the lack of height and experience, Wakefield found it hard to stay in the win column. The Cardinals then lost six consecutive games, being dumped by Ontonagon 28 -26, Hurley 41 -24, Ironwood 50-32, Bessemer 48-27 Ontonagon again 38-34 and Ashland 3 19« Wakefield finally found the hoop by downing L’Anse 53“40. The Cardinals then took it on the chin by losing to St. Ambrose 51-39i Bessemer 53“24, Hurley 46-25� Ironwood 34-27 and Ashland 43-26. A total of ten letters were awarded to Wakefield High School Cagers this season. Don Veda and Kenneth Rues are the only seniors on this year’s team. Don, captain of this year’s team and a three letter winner, also had the distinction of being chosen in the all conference team. Although Ken Russ was unable to Join the team until the second half of the season, he proved to be the mainstay of the team in more than one game. The end of the season found Ken third high in the scoring of the Cards and pacing many of the boys who played the whole season. Next year Coach Yatchak's squad will be studded with returning lettermen. Returning to the team will be Robert Novak, Duane Lane, Edward Kuivenen, James Cudahy, John Niemi and Henry Backman, manager, as seniors, eleven juniors and three sophomores. 69 Manager Howard Hocking, Leslie Pensala, Roy M ki, Antone Zielinski, Paul Gottwald, Alex Gem-bolis, William L'ezzano, Donald Running, Jam66 Wojciehowski and Coach Vernon Carr. BASKETBALL 'B'SQUAD Coach Vernon Carr's Bee's playing a schedule of 13 games finished the season with seven wins and six losses. Those receiving numerals for the season are James Bugni, Bill Mezzano, Alex Gemboliw, Roy Maki, Joe Mezzano, James Wojciehowski, Paul Gottwald, Donald Running, Tony Zielinski, Leslie Pensala and Howard Hocking, manager. Games We They DePadua 38.... ie Ontonagon Hurley Ironwood. 46 Bessemer. Ontonagon Ashland St. Ambrose Bessemer Hurley Ironwood ■ 26 Ashland De Padua 70 Row Twoi Ur, Mezzano, Coach, Dale Roetollan, Norman Ahola, Joseph Sutter, Kenneth Kilpo-nen, William Moyle, William Erickson, Robert Cloon. Row Onei Tom Porter, Robert Kumma, Norman Johns, Tom Beber, David Wojciehowski, Gerald Samela, Andrew Stein, David Westlund. JR HIGH BASKETBALL The Wakefield Junior High Team turned in another successful season. Although failing to cope a win out of eight games, they nevertheless gained the experience, sportsmanship and fair play which will prepare them for high school basketball. Those receiving letters are Billy Erickson, Dale Roetollan, James Pezzetti, Tom Beber, Gerald Samela, Norman Ahola, Billy Moyle, Joe Sutter, and Robert Cloon, Manager. 71 Top Row Martin Haavisto, James Cudahy, Ray Schiltz, Carl Harju Bottom Row Glenn Jacobson, John Belling, Parimer Swanson, Edward Kuivenen TENNIS The Wakefield High School Tennis Team cap-tured the U. P. Tennis Championship for the 3rd year straight in 19 7• They were runner-ups in the Kich-Wisco Conference. Clyde Randall and Dean Kastelnak won the doubles championship in both the U. P. and the Mich-Wisco conference. The team is coached by Mr. Duffin. Pictured at right Clyde Randall and Dean Kastelnak September October November December January CALENDAR 2 Teachers' Conference 4 School starts 6 Houghton Football Game Here 11 Lake Linden Football Game Here 19 L'Anse Football Game Here 27 De Padua Football Game Here 2 M. £. A. Meeting 4 Crystal Falls Football Game There 11 Ontonagon Football Game Here Homecoming Celebrations 13 Health Assembly 17 End of First Marking Period 18 Hancock Football Game Here 22 Report Cards Issued 27 Navy Day 1 Bessemer Football Game There 10 Armistice Day 12 Senior Class Party 25 First Basketball Game De P uda Here 27 26 no school :: 29 3 Report Cards Issued 5 Ontonagon There 9 Chorus Party 12 Hurley There 17 Pep Session 18 Iror.wood There 19 Christmas Assembly 20 Christmas Recess Starts 5 School Reconvenes 6 Bessemer There 73 9 Ontonagon Here U S J -fet K«- i • Id . Ve Ay -f� i Ue five 16 Ashland There 23 L'Anse Here 23 End of The First Semester 27 St. Ambrose There 28 Report Cards Issued 30 Bessemer Here 30 W Club Dance After The Game February 10 Ironwood There 12 Lincoln's Birthday 13 ECHO Staff Sponsors an all school Dance 17 Ashland Here 20 Crystall Falls Here 20 Washington's Birthday 24 Music Concert 27 De Padua There March 4 District Tournament at Ontonagon 10 11 Preliminary Speech Contest 23 Easter Program Presented By The Voice Department, Junior Band And High School Students 25-30 Easter Vacation April 9 Student Council All School Party 16 Assembly, Curse You, Jack Dalton'.' 16 District Forensics Contest At Bessemer May 1 Band Festival At Marquette 7 Junior Prom 8 Triangular Track Meet At Wakefield (Ashlard, Bessemer, V akefield) Afternoon 11 Mich-Wisc. Conference Tennis Tourn-ment at Wakefield 15 Invitational Track Meet At Wakefield 22 District Track Meet At Ironwood 27 Honor Assembly 29 U. P. Final Track Meet At Escanaba 30 Baccalaureate June 1 Commencement 4 School Closes 5 Mich-Wisc. Conference Track Meet At Bessemer 4-5 U P. Tennis Meet At Marquette 4kis I •° I ini in Mi iit ii? •; | III Ilf •« - V Ml •• 111 III S VU Vty 77 78 A L T C e A P H I WE HOPE you've ENJOYED THIS ECHO THE END A Publication of UNIVERSITY LITHOPRINTERS Ypui.akti, Michigan — Jr v: -I . :■ . ■ S- ' .-:. -' ,i r ■ V V. . ISS V,y :■: 3‘ gyyg?lid3gi a- : ( £• U -r ” � J 'i -Srr w { r