Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1949 volume:

JFote'menri) Glimpses of life at Wakefield High School may be seen as you scan the pages of the Echo. The classes, teachers and events which have done so much to further our endeavors are vividly portrayed. The pictures of our classmates are presented so that they may be looked at when time and memory calls them to mind. Therefore, the Seniors of Wakefield High School proudly present to you the ECHO of 19 9� produced by them with the assistance of their sponsors and Junior assistants. We hope you enjoy this issue of the ECHO. Martin Haavisto Editor-in-Chief 1 Two iUebication With deepest appreciation for their guidance, we, the class of I9b9, dedicate this ECHO to Our Parents. Through their patience, efforts, and understanding, we have successfully completed our high school education. May this small token express our sincere gratitude for all they have done for us. T hrtt Clarence Jacobson J. A. Fredrickson A. J. Gilbert Mrs. Eunice B. Olson Robert A. Burns Board oi C duration We appreciate the guidance and consideration the Wakefield Board of Education has given us. Their superb Y ork in helping to make our school better and aiding the students with their problems, will be remembered by everyone. Those who have so faithfully given their time for all this are: Mr. Clarence A. Jacobson, President; Mrs. Lempi M. Saari, Secretary; Mr. Ernest C. Trettin, Treasurer; Mrs. Eunice B. Olson, Trustee, and Mr. A. James Gilbert, Trustee. Mr. Robert A. Burns, Attorney, is the legal counsel of the Board of Education. Mr. J. Arthur Frederickson, Business Manager, has served the Board of Education in this capacity for 20 years. Pate four Pa c Five JOHN W. THOMAS Superintendent Bachelor of Science Central Missouri State Teachers College Master of Arts University of Missouri Convincing evidences of commendable levels of instruction and learning which contain standards of values commensurate with the opportunities and responsibilities which improved competencies in our lives require are supplied in the production and dedication of this I9I+9 ECHO. Congratulations and long-lived good wishes are extended to all who have contributed to this attainment. HARRY B. SUTTER Principal Bachelor of Science in Education Southwest Missouri State Teachers College Master of Arts in Secondary Education University of Missouri This annual has been dedicated to the parents. Because of the importance of the home as an educational institution, parents must recognize themselves as educators in the deepest sense and make the most of their strategic position. It is a primary function of both home and school to provide youth with abundant opportunity fcrfirsthand experiences with all the riches of their spiritual and social heritage. P f StM M Connncrcvnl KORPI, ARNOLD B.S. Northern Michigan College of Education. Addtional Colleges: Iron-wood Junior College,University of Wisconsin, General Business, Typing I Sc II, Bookeeping, Echo, Tatler, Junior Varsity Football Coach, Elementary Basketball, Senior Class Advisor. SEIGER, ELENOR B.A. College of St. Scholastics. Typing I,Shorthand I II, Girl’s Physical Education, Sophomore Class Advisor, Cheerleaders . The Commercial course consists of typing, shorthand, and bookeeping. Miss Seiger and Mr. Korpi are the teachers. The students learned to use the adding machine, the ditto machine, and the memograph machine in these classes. There are 127 students enrolled in this course. The typing students assumed the responsibility of typing the Tatler. Page Seven MARSHALL, HAROLD Oshkosh State Teachers' College. Ph.B., Ph.M. University of Wisconsin. Science, Conservation Club, Eighth Grade Advisor. LEMAN, MRS. GLADYS B.S.,M.A. Northwestern University. Chemistry, Natural Science I II, Photo Club, Girls' Advisor. The Natural Science classes under the supervision of Mrs. Leman, studied Botany, Geology, Zoology, and Physiology. They spent most of their time experimenting with different plants, rocks and animals. They worked on different projects such as cutting flat worms apart and studying them, taking photographs of trees in winter, and planting bulbs, seeds, and growing plants from cuttings. Mr. Marshall's Science classes did general studies In science, like doing experiments with different minerals, gasses, and learning about the different kinds of clouds. They also studied some physiology. Mrs. Leman also had charge of the Chemistry class. The students In the Chemistry classes learned the important part that the various elements and chemicals play in our every day life. Students learn how to use delicate equipment, to know what reaction to expect and to analyse the results. They did some experiments by making tooth-paste and various other articles. Pagt Eight CARLSON, ODESSA Gogebic Junior College, Northern Michigan CdLlqge, of Education, B S.Michigan State College Vocational Home Economics. Sophomore Class Advisor. The Homemaking Department consists of cooking and sewing In which the firiiis learned to cook and make clothes for themselves. The Homemaking girls, with the help of Miss Carlson, prepared a Farewell banquet for Mrs. Collins, and they sponsored a canning exhibit at one of the local stores. The girls have done much to improve the appearance of the homemaking rooms. They have studied the types of fabrics, and learned how to be economical In buying materials. ?•€ Nine MATTSON, MRS. ANNA B. S. Carrol College. English, Journalism, Forensics, Tatler, Echo, Senior Class Advisor, KELLY, ELIZABETH B. A. University of Chicago. Librarian in Junior High School. Eighth Grade Advisor. OLSON, ROY B. S. Superior State Teachersf College. Columbia Universitv. English, Latin, Driver Education Course, Arec-tli Auribus Club, Freshman Class Advisor, Senior Class Play The Pampered Darling. The English Department had the following personnel: Mrs. Mattson, Junior and Senior English , Journalism and Forensics; Mrs. West, Sophomore English and Art; Mr. Olson, Freshman English and Latin; Miss Kelly, Seventh and Eighth grade English. They took in both American and English literature. The Journalism class took part in the National Tuberculosis Writing Project. Junior classes had Macbeth, and the Seniors had Hamlet. The English Department was also responsible for the publishing of the school paper, the Tatler, and the year book the Echo, and sponsoring forensic contests during the school year. Ttn Under the direction of Mr, Olson the latin I and II classes learned a language which is very useful to one who intends on going on to school or college. They had their annual Latin Banquet in the spring and had a gala time. The Latin paper, Arectus Aribus, is their successful club newspaper which is published every nine weeks• There are thirty-five students in the Latin classes. A new class, which was added to the list of classes, is the Driver Training Course, headed by Mr. Olson. The students in this class learned how to operate an automobile, and learned safety rules pertaining to driving an automobile. STROU H, MRS. MAYME B. A. College of St. Scholastica. Art, English, Junior Class Advisor. OLSON, MRS. LADORIS B. S. Superior State Teachers' College. English, Eighth Grade Advisor. ■■■■■■■■ WEST, MRS. MILDRED B. A. Michigan State Normal. Permanent Certificate Michigan State. Additional colleges: Marquette Teachers' College, Western State Teachers' College. English, Art, Junior Class Advisor. Fft EUvtn MEZZANO, JAMES B.S. Stout Institute. Industrial Arts, Junior High Basketball coach, Junior Class Advisor. PETRANEK, PETER B.S. Northern Michigan College of Education. Industrial Arts, Freshman Class Advisor. Me z The three departments of the Industrial Arts department were headed by Mr zano and Mr. Petranek. The woodwork class was directed by Mr. Petranek. The students, which are all boys, have made many useful and decorative articles, such as: cedar chests, book cases, hat trees, end tables, and coffee tables. The drafting classes learned how to make blueprints. In that way they could guide when they made a project follow a Mr. how they The cabinet students. Mezzano's machine shop classes learned interesting things about machines, run, and the different kinds. Industrial Arts department is supplied with machines, lathes, sanders, and tools that are good in condition because of the careful handling by the Twelve DUFFIN, FRANCIS URBANIAK, BERNARD A.B. Wabash College. M.A. University of Iowa Additional Colleges: University of Chicago, University of Illinios, Augustana College,Mich. Normal. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Tennis, Student Council. B.S. Superior State Teachers1 College. Mathematics, Junior Varsity Football, Seventh Grade Advisor. The mathematics classes, taught by Mr. Duffin and Mr. Urbaniak went full force into their studies I Mr. Urbaniak s seventh and eighth grades were trylhg hard to catch on to Math problems. The Algebra, Trigonometry, and Geometry classes gained a wide background in Math from Mr. Duffin. r«|f Thirteen NELSON, CARL Gustavus Adolphus College. B. M. University of Wisconsin. Additional Colleges: Northwestern University. Instrumental Music, Band, Ensemble Class• WILSON, KATHRYN B.S. Philosophy Northland College. Music, Girls' Glee Club. The Wakefield High School 3and, under the direction of Mr. Nelson, did very well this year. They played at various programs, pep assemblies, basketball and football games, and some out of town games. The Girls Glee Club, directed by Miss Wilson, did a wonderful job in vocal music. Their singing was appreciated by everyone. FowrUtn YATCHAK, ROMAN B.A. Iowa State Teacher's College. M.A. University of Michigan. Additional colleges: University of Iowa, University of Southern California. Physical Education, Football, Basketball, and Track Coach, W Club. Besides being the basketball, football, and track coach, Mr. Yatchak had charge of all boys' Physical Education classes. Under his keen superivslon, they played volley-ball, baseball, and learned the techniques of tumbling. Miss Seiger's girls' Physical Education classes strived to improve their posture by marching and dancing. They also played baseball and various other games to promote good health and exercise. CARR, VERNON A.B. University of Michigan, M.A., Northern College of Education, Assistant Football Coach, Physics, American History, World History Junior Class Advisor. The Physics class, under the eye of Mr, Carr, has accomplished much this yean Their studies of molecular physics, force and motion, work, power, energy, machines, heat, sound, light, magnetism and static electricity, current electricity, radio and radiations, and transportation, gave them a wide background of what makes the world go around”, and the why's” of science. The enrollment of the Physics class was the largest it has ever been. They en-joyes their work very much, and said they learned something very interesting to add to their knowledge of other subjects. Sixitcn B.S.Western Michigan College of Education. Social Science, Patrol Boys, Junior High Student Council, Seventh Grade Advisor. B.S. University of Illinios• M.A. University of Michigan. Economics and Government, Social Science, Junior Varsity coach, Senior Class Advisor, Senior Class Play, The Pampered Darling . Miss Windberg's seventh grade Social Science class has studied mainly about other countries. Her eighth grade Social Science class learned a little of the history of the United States and the Constitution. Mr. Gross headed the ninth grade Social Science class. They studied the forms of government and other subjects in civics. Mr. Gross also was in charge of the Government and Economics classes. The American and World History classes were taught by Mr. Carr. The students in all these classes gained much interesting and useful information about the conditions in other countries and in our own. A weekly newspaper called The American Observer , was issued to the students so that they could review aid discuss the current events in the world. «f Srvmttm The High School Librar7 was open at all periods during the day to the students who had reference work, also for reading magazines and books. Kan7 new books arrived during the year, to give a wider selection of books to choose from. The library is well-equipped with reference books. Mrs. Collins, who resigned as librarian, was replaced by Miss Helmi Haukkala. Vf� EighUtn The secretaries were very helpful and useful to the high school. I'iss Margaret Amlcangoll, secretary to Mr. Sutter, does work that is concerned mainly with the student body. Mr. Thomas's secretary was Mrs. Sanna Saari, who recently replaced Mrs. Lila Neiminen. Her duties were related to school activities. Mrs. Catherine Gallardl, secretary to Mr. Frederlckson, did the work pertaining to the financial dealings of the school. The stock room secretary and also secretary of the MacDonald School was Mrs. Rowell, she has taken the place of Mrs. Marion Skolasinski. page Nineteen Mrs. Manley, our school mirse, was a great help to the students. She aided in keeping the students healthy and well. She participated in a health program to correct those who had defective hearing and sight. Protection against such diseases as smallpox, diphtheria, and tuberculosis by being vaccinated, was directed by Mrs. Manley. Our school nurse not only kept health in the high school, but made regular trips to the Central School and MacDonald School. P gt Twenty fttcUTttertrvucc The men on this rage were responsible for the keeping of our schools and buildings in ood condition, Mr, Forte, Mr. Patyk, Mr. Benson, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Gilbert served as bus drivers. Mrs. Dossetto and Mrs. Tanner also aided in keeping them clean. Mr. Nurmi supervised the janitors, and was always ready to aid anyone. Paje Twenty-ont Mentors Page Twenty-three James Bugni President Ray Schiltz Vice President Nancy Francesia Secretary Norma Johns Treasurer Old Father time turns back the pages to the year 19kS� when into the high school came the green freshman. There were sixty-five of us that year. We elected James Bugni to the office of presidency with Jean Novasconi assisting him as vice president. Our secretary was Ruth Ahonen and the treasurer was Susan Karling. Sponsors of our class were Mr. Petronek and Miss Schrub. On August 29, 19i|£ things began to pick up for our class. We were then silly sophomores. James Bugni had shown that he was a capable president and so we once more put him at the head of our class. Serving under him were John Niemi, vice president, John Marander, secretary, and James Cudahy, treasurer. During the first semester we had a very successful class party. As the plans for the future faced us w© began looking forward to the big event of our junior year, OUR PROM. Miss Carlson and Mrs. Cerioni were our advisors. On September 3, 19 7 we advanced from the rank of silly sophomores to jolly juniors. Under the able leadership of Robert Novak, we will carry our school emblem, the Wakefield Cardinals with us always, as the Cardinals held a prominent position on our class rings which were ordered in our junior year. Other officers who were elected were:John Marander, vice president; John Niemi, secretary and last but not.least, our old reliable James Cudahy as treasurer. Our advisors’ were Mr. Mezzano and Mrs. Strough. We began an earnest magazine campaign to raise funds for our very successful Junior Prom . The theme was Club I4.9. On June ij., we left the junior class to return on Sept. 3 I9I4.8 as grand old seniors. With our beloved prom just a memory and with plans for our class play, class picnid, and graduation night in our minds, we began the last lap of our high school journey. Our pictures were taken during the first semester, and most of them were successful. As the leader for our class, we again elected James Bugni as president, Ray Schiltz was elected vice president, Nancy Francesia, secretary, and Norma Johns, treasurer. We held a Barn Dance for the class, and everyone had a grand time. Advisors were Mrs. Mattson, IAT. Korpi, and Mr. Gross. So, with fond memories locked in our hearts, we bid adieu to our high school friends and start forth to accept our responsibility in the world. Twenty-four RUTH E. AHONEN Sincerely Yours Class Secretary 1} Prom Committee 3; Glee Club 4$ Echo 4} Tatler 3. HENRY BACKMAN Time Waits for No One •W Club 3j Football and Basketball Manager 3$ Prom Committee 3 JAMES BAKER I We Got a Pocket Full of Dreams. Movie Operator 1. JEAN C. BORGARO Dixxy Fingers Band 1,2,3, 5 Festivals 1,3 Chorus 2,3 Tatler 4. BETTE LOU BROZZO The Man I Love Prom committee 3 Echo 4. JAMES J. BUGNI Slow Boat to China Class President 1,2,4$ Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1,2,35 Football 2,3, 5 Track 2; Echo 4; Tatler 4$ Forensics 1$ W Club 3,4| Latin Club 3, MARY ANN CASSIETTO Dark Eyes Band 1,2,3,4$ Festivals 1,2,3, 5 Prom Committee 35 Chorus 1,2,3; Glee Club 4; Echo 4$ Tatler 4; Forensics 35 Novettes 1,2,3 ROBERT CHURITCH Heartbreaker Prom Committee 3; Kcho • JAMES J. CUDAHY •Follow the Girls Class treasurer 2,3; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1,2,3 5 Football 1,2,3, ; Track 1,2| Tennis 2,3, 5 Patrol Boys 1; W club 1,2,3, ; Photo Club 3, 4; Baseball 1,2,4. Twtnty-fix NANCY J. FRANCESIA •Because Class Secretary 4$ Band 1} Fes tivala 1} Prom committee 3$ Chorus 1; Echo 4$ Tatler 2,3$ Forensics 3,4$ Cheerleaders 2 ALEX GEMBOLIS Alexander's Ragtime Band Basketball 3; Football 3,4$ Track 2,3,4$ Echo 4$ Tatler 3$ W club 3,4$ Uthrotars 4 KERO J. HAUKKALA Don't Fence He In Band 1,2,3$ Festivals 1,3$ Tatler 4. PETER N. HILL I'm always Chasing Rainbows ARNOLD A. HAAPOJA Never Never Trust a Woman Band 1,2$ Prom committee 3$ Track 1,2,3$ Photo club 3$ Movie Operator 1,2,3,4- MARTIN A. HAAVISTO Ain't Life Tegious Editor -in- Chief Echo 4$ Prom Chairman 3$ Basketball 1$ Football 4$ Tennis 1,2,3,4$ Tatler 3,4$ Drama Club 1$ Forensics 3,4$ Student Council 31 W Club 3, 4$ Photo Club 3,4 $ Mama's Baby Boy 2$ More Assemblies Committee 3$ Baseball 3$ Uthrotars 4 FAITH HANSON Stardust Festivals 2$ Chorus 1,2,3$ Echo 4$ Tatler 4$ Drama Club 2$ Nov-ette8 1,2,3$ Latin Club 1 $ Photo Club 31 Archery 1,2$ 4-H club 1,2,3,4. HOWARD A. HOCKING Make Room in Your Heart for a Friend Prom committee 3) Basketball 1, 3,4; Football 2,3,4$ Track 2,3, 4$ Echo 4$ W Club 4. JAMES E. HYPPA trawberry Blonde Football 1,3,4$ Echo 4$ Tatler 4$ W club 3,4. NORMA J. JOHNS Can't Make Up My Mind Class Treasurer 4$ Prom committee 3� Echo 4$ Tatler 3$ Drama Club 2$ Cheerleaders 1,2,3,4$ W club 4$ Mama's Baby Boy 2. r«|« Twenty n CONSTANCE L. JOHNSON •More Than You Know Echo 4} Tatler 3. BERNARD 0. JURIfU They Wouldn't Bellow© Me Prom Connlttee 3 SUSAN L. KARLING If You Knew Suiie Claes Treasurer 1} Festivals 2; Prom committee 31 Chorus 2} Echo 4| Tatler 4; Drama Club 2} Forensics 4$ Student Council 4} Cheerleaders 2,3,4} 1 club 4; Mama's Baby Boy 2 CHARLOTTE M. KUIAIA My Dreams are Getting Better all the Time Prom committee 3; Echo 4} Drama club 2; Mama's Baby Boy 2. JOYCE E. KUNES Whose Heart are you Breaking Now Prom committee 35 Echo 4; Tatler 4} Drama Club 2} Cheerleaders 1} Mama's Baby Boy 2 RODERICK LAKE •That Certain Party Football 1,2,3 45 Track 2,3 4| Echo 4} W Club 3 5 Baseball 3. INEZ E. LAMPI I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles Prom committee 35 Echo 4} Tatler 2,3,4} Forensics 4} Latin Club 3} Photo Club 3,4} Archery club 2} 4-H club 1. DUANE E. LANE Some Things will Never Change Prom committee 35 Basketball 2, 3,4} Football 2,3 4} Track 3 4} •W club 3,4. EDWARD W. KUIVINEN •Somebody Loves Me Class Vice President 1} Prom Committee 3} Basketball 1,2,3 4} Football 1,2,3.4} Track 2,3 4} Tennis 1,2,3,4} Echo 4} Tatler 2,3} Forensics 1} Student Council 4} Patrol Boys 1} W club 2,3,4} Baseball 1} Uthrot-ars 3 4. SHIRLEY LANK The Lass with the Delicate Air Prom committee 35 Echo 4; Tatler 2} Drama Club 2; Student Council 1,2. Twmty-teven MARVELLA LONDO Have I Told You Lately That I Lore You Prom committee 3� Chorus 3 } Echo 4; Tatler 3 DONALD K. MAKI 1 11 Be Around JOHN 0. UARANDER So You're The One Class Vice President 31 Class Secretary 2} Basketball 1; Football 1,2,3} Track 1,2} Echo 4; Tatler 1,2,3,4; Drama Club 2; Forensics 3 4} Baseball 1,2. DONALD W. MATTSON It Makes No Difference Now Band 1,2,3,4; Festivals 2,3} Prom Committee 3 Football 1,2} Tennis 1} Echo 4} 1 club 3$ Baseball 1,2 DONELDA A. MCDONALD The Stars Will Remember Prom Committee 3 Echo 4} Tatler 3} Drama Club 2} Mama's Baby Boy 2. JOE MEZZANO Little Joe the Wrangler Band 1} Basketball 2,3,4} Football 4} Track 3� « URSULA ANN MONETTE Clarinet Polka Band 1,2,3,4} Prom Committee 3} Chorus 2,3} Echo 4} Tatler 3,4} Forensics 3} Latin Club 3} Curse You Jack Dalton 31 More Assemblies Committee 3 ROSE C. MOVRICH There Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens Festivals 2} Prom Committee 3$ Chorus 1,2,3} Echo 4} Tatler 4} Drama Club 2} Novettes 1,2,3} Mama's Baby Boy 2« NORMA L. NIEMELA I'm Here To Stay Chorus 1} Tatler 3} Echo 4. JOHN K. NISMI There I Go Class Secretary 3} Band 1} Festivals 1} Prom Committee 31 Basketball 1,3,4} Football 3,4} Track 2,3,4; Echo 4} Tatler 3, 4; Drama Club 2} Forensics 31 W club 3,4} Latin Club 3} Baseball 4} Uthrotars 4} Vice-President 2« T ge Twenty-eight NORMAN K. NIEMI In the Mood Prom Committee 31 Echo Tatler 3, 4. JOHN C. NOVAK My Heart is a Hobo Prom Committee 3) Echo 4. DONALD POIKONEN There Must Be a Way Prom Committee 3$ Echo 4; Mama's Baby Boy 2; Movie Operators 3« ROBERT NOVAK Just Give Me Something To Remember You By Class President 3? Band 1, 2; Festivals 1, 2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4} Football 2,3$ Track 1,2; Tennis 3 � Chorus 2} Echo 4; Tatler 3,4} Forensics 1,2,3; Student Council 3 W club 3,4} Photo Club 3,4} More Assemblies Committee 3 Movie Operators 1,2} Baseball 1,2} Uth-rotars 3� « JEAN NOVASCONI Remember Me Class Vice President 1} Prom Comnittee 31 Echo 4; Tatler 2, 3; Drama Club 2} Student Council 4. ANN RADOWSKI Oh, I Must See Annie Tonight Festivals 2,3} Prom Committee 2,3} Chorus l,2,3l Glee Club 4} Tatler 1,2,3; Editor-in-Chief 4} Drama Club 1,2; Forensics 2,3,4; Student Council 1; Trio 1; Cheerleaders 1,2,3; Novettes 1,2,3; club 4; Mama's Baby Boy 2; Curse Ycu Jack Dalton 3; More Assemblies Committee 3t Solos 1,2,3, • RAY W. SCHILTZ I Wanna Be a Cowboy in the Movies Class Vice President 4; Band 1, 2,3,4} Festivals 1,2,3 4� Prom Committee 3 Football 1,2; Tennis 1,2; Chorus 3; Echo 4; Tatler 1,2,4; Forensics 1,3; Stud-end Council 1,2} Conservation Club 1,3} Photo Club 3,4; Boys Quartet 3; Curse You Jack Dalton 3 PAUL R. OBERG Deep Purple Band 1,2,3; Festivals 2; Prom Comnittee 3; Chorus 1,2,3 4; Echo 4} Patrol Boys 1,2; Boys Quartet 3,4} Movie Operators 3, . KATHRYN M. SERTICH That Old Gang of Mine Echo 4; Tatler 2,3; Drama Club 2; Cheerleaders 2; Mama's Baby Boy 2. Pmgt Twenty-nine JAMES r. STEIGER Far Away Places Band 1 2,3 4; Festiwals 2,3,4} Proa Committee 3} Chorus 1,2,31 Glee Club 4} Echo 4; Student Council 3 4$ Boys Quartet 3 4; Mowie Operators 2,3,4; |-H 1,2. DONNA MaE STEIN Why Does It Get So Late So Early Festiwals 2; Prom Committee 3} Chorus 2,3} Echo 4; Tatler 4; Drama Club 2. MORRIS STEVENSON Thanks For the Memories ARVELLA M. TORKKO Among My Souweniers Prom Committee 3} Echo 4; Tatler 3} Drama Club 4; Mama's Baby Boy 2 MAVIS TUOMISTO You Can't Break My Heart Echo 4; Tatler 3} Drama Club 2; Cheerleaders 1. HELEN VIDAKOVICH Helen Polka Echo 4; Tatler 2,3; Drama Clx 2. EUGENE VITTONE I'll Take Romance Prom Committee 3} Football 3 4; Track 2,3,4; Echo 4; Thtler 3} W Club 3,4. DONALD R. WAGNER What'll I Do ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Lixa Echo 4; Forensics 3} Prom Committee 3} Drama Club 2; Archery Club 1. P 4t Thirty Ctapse JPropliec December 1, 1949 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Well, here we are in the year 1959 and it looks as though we're all made a go of it. I're inquired about my former classmates and thought you might be interested to know where each one is and what they are doing. Helen Vidakorich and Connie Johnson hare solred the problem of transportation to Marenisco as they hare settled there permanently. Norma Johns can be heard singing at a popular nite-club in New York with Tippy Norak as a steady customer. Betty Brozxo is happily married to Eli—need I say more? Maris Tuomisto is clerking at Neidhold's Store and refuses to gire up her career for any man: Eero Haukkala is a prirate secretary to Kay Sertich, who owns her own Beauty Shop in Chicago. (I wonder who sits on whose lap?) Nelda McDonald is still playing the field, trying to find the right one out of so many before taking the fatal step. Ray Schiltz now owns his own drug store and his farorite pastime is flirting with all the soda Jerks (of course they're all girls). Joyce Kunes and her sailor were last seen taking a slow boat to China. The famous girls' basketball team, The Redheads now has a new coach, none other than Jim Cudahy. Jim says he just lores his work (and the redheads). Eugene 'Bingo' Vittone is quite a wealthy man with his chain of Bingo's Gardens, which are known all orer the world. I receired a bulletin from Suomi College yesterday and was surprised to read that Nancy Fran-cesia is an instructor there. Marrella Londo and Ruth Ahonen are now singing with the Grand Ole Opery which is heard on the Mutual Broadcasting System on Saturday nights. If you happen to be walking down the street and are nearly struck down by an ostrich plume, it would be Rose Morrich modeling her latest creation of hats. Ycv can see Jean m,vasconi posing for Lustre Cream Shampoo ads in the Twenty-Seven Magazine. And guess where Paul Oberg is! You're right! He is now tickling the ivories at Carnegie Hall. Don Poikonen is now the business manager of the Wakefield News. His experience on the Echo Staff qualified him for his job. If any of tbs gals or guys you know need dancing lessons, tell them to attend Marthur Worry's Dancing School, where Jim Bugni is the head instructor. His motto is Up, up on your toes. Next time you pick up the magazine Poise, notice that Charlotte Kuiawa is now the fashion editor. And way down in New Mexico is Ann Radowski, who is teaching all the little Indian girls how to catch a man. Bernice Drawer, Rosemary Wiita, and Donna Stein have organized a Lonely Hearts Club and will give you excellent advice if you go there with a problem. I just received word that the Queen of the North has been selected and is our former classmate Betty Williams. Joe Mezzano has taken over his father's job as janitor at WHS, with Morris Stevenson as his assistant. Between classes they can be seen waltzing around the halls with the brooms. Remember all the romantic troubles Arvella Torkko and Johnny Niemi had while they were in high school? Well, they've recently signed an agreement in the form of a marriage license. Henry Backman is a veterinarian at Topaz, Mich., and Donald Wagner is his assistant. They operate a restaurant on the side with horse meat as their specialty. You remember Susan Karling, the girl with beauty and brains. She is now the world-famous woman psychiatrist. You can see Duane Lane directing sixty beautiful chorus girls. I hope the girls dont get him down. James Hyppa and Rod Lake are still seeking a Job that requires no manual or brain work. Ursula Monette is the school nurse at WHS. She succeeded Mrs. Manley. Donald Mattson and Jim Steiger are conducting a cooking school for all young brides. Buzzy Haavisto's technique of arguing and persuasion is now his profession. He is a traveling salesman. The dean at Tula Tech is Arnold Haapoja. He has quite a time making the six foot students behave. If you're ever in town and need a lift, call the Day and Night Cab Service, and Mary Ann Cassietto or her side-kick George will be at your service. Bernard Jurmu is the coach at the University of Michigan and they tell me the co-eds are just plain wild about him! Norman Niemi is in Europe doing a jolly bit of painlin , for none other than the King of Ikigland. Don Maki has given up trapping and is hunting dear. D-E-A-R, that is. John Marander and his wife Edith are now directing the Ice Follies of '59 at the Wakefield Skating Rink. Howard Hocking is the manager of the All Stars' Team of which Ed Kuivinen and Bob Novak are the star players. In private life Ed and Bob are raising their own basketball teams. Tune in on the DOPEY Broadcasting System and you will hear Alex Gembolis who is campaigning for the office of presidency of the United States. The main feature at Guzda's Cafe are the Accordianettes, who are Jean Borgaro and Frank Orlich. They will play any song that you request. Bob Churitch can be seen on the screen at your favorite theatre making violent love to the beautiful stars of Hollywood. James Baker owns an exclusive woman's apparel shop in Paris. Inez Lampi is employed as his dress designer. Faith Hanson is a Powers Model. Her picture can be seen on the December issue of Glamour. Shirley Lane works in a large department store at a perfume counter. The fastest selling perfume is Echo. Thirty-on IWe Just looked through the Echo to make sure that I haven't missed anyone and I haven't. While doing so, I noticed the pictures of our sponsors and teachers, and realised ve owe so much to them for keeping us on the right track through high school. Well folks, that's all 1 have to say about those grand ole classmates of mine. Signedt A Graduate of '49 Ci SS ® til We the Seniors, with tears in our eyes, and a song in our heart, leave the courage to go through another year at Wakefield High School to the Juniors. To the Student Body we bequeath our most treasured moments. RUTH AHONEN bequeaths her neatness to Janice Rintamaki. HENRY BACKMAN, JAMES BAKER, and HOWARD HOCKING bequeath their ability to resist the feminine charms to Tony Zelinski, Rudy Valesano, and Phil Johnson. JEAN BORGARO leaves her ability to play the accordian to her mascots, Joyce Saari and Mary Spearo. BETTE BROZZO leaves Tommytown to Donnie Laessig. JAMES BUGNI leaves hie flashy bow ties to Frank Sinatra. C.O.D. Frankie! MARIANNE CASSIETTO leaves to join George. BOB CHURITCH bequeaths his Charles Atlas Build to Harold Bones Golembeski. See October issue of True , for the coupon, only $1.98 for three months course. JIM CUDAHY and ED KUIVINEN leave their week-end trips to Ironwood to anyone who can afford it. NANCY FRANCESIA leaves to start keeping house for Carlo. ARNOLD HAAPAJA bequeaths his pin-setting days to his younger brothers. FAITH HANSON leaves her sophistication to Jackie O'Connor. EERO HAUKKOLA leaves his all-girl classes with much regret. PETER HILL bequeaths his joy rides in the hack to the rest of the gang across the lake. JAMES HYPPA leaves his pool hall days to Tommy Dooley. NORMA JOHNS leaves all of her good times in high school to her partner Jane Manley. CONNIE JOHNSON and HELEN VIDOKOVICH bequeath their trips to Mar-enisco to Nancy Hrbacek. BERNARD JURMU leaves his hearty laugh to Joy Johnson. SUSAN KARLING leaves her quiet and self-controlled discussions with boys to Helen Sertich. CHARLOTTE KUIAWA leaves her bookkeeping to all future bookkeepers. JOYCE KUNFS leaves her Good Neighbor Policy to Kay Maki. INEZ LAMPI leaves her gum chewing in class to anyone who won't get caught as often as she did. ROD LAKE leaves his Toothpaste Sadie to Coy Nordlund. DU A!® L.C3 leaves his long walk to school to Billy Moyle. DONALD MAKI leaves his quiet disposition to Ricky Polovitz. DONALD MATTSON leaves his height to Jim Wojciehowski. JOHN MARANDER doesn't leave Edith to anyone. So HANDS OFF all you underclassmen!.' URSULA MONETTE bequeaths her four years in band to anyone who can take it. JOE MEZZANO leaves his peaches and cream complexion to Teddy Neimi. To get that skin you love to touch use Jervalon Night Cream. ROSE MOVRICH leaves her sweet ways to Grace Minier. JOHN NIEMI leaves his high school crushes to Roy Maki. NORMAN NIEMI leaves his artistic drawings to Ralph Jurmu. JACK TIPPY NOVAK leaves to work for papa in the store. The Men's Store where women will like to shop. BOB NOVAK leaves his key board technique” to Billy Saily. FRANK ORLICH leaves to roam the ranges with his buddy Pete.” DONALD POIKANEN leaves his intellectual ways to Donald Francesia. ANN RADOWSKI leaves all her headaches from the Tatler to next year's editor. BERNICE DRAVER, DONNA STEIN, and ROSEMARY WIITA leave their good times to other members of the gang. ALEX GEMBOLIS leaves his meek and mild ways to John Beling. SHIRLEY LANE leaves her happy school daze to her cousin Barbara. MARVELLA LONDO leaves to sing with Eddy Arnold. Robinhood Flour, Robinhood Flour NELDA MACDONALD, KAY SERTICH, and ARVELLA TORKKO leave their perfect attendance at the Bessemer dances to Shirley Windberg, Margaret Williams, and Delores Hanson. NORMA NIEMALA leaves her timidness to Marilyn Lepisto. RAY SHILTZ leaves Esther, but not for good. JAMES STIEGER leaves his cornet playing to Mary Trolla. MORRIS STEVENSON leaves his dancing ability to Paul Gottwald. MAVIS TUOMISTO leaves her freckles to Betty Gumm. EUGENE VITTONE leaves. PERIOD!! DONALD WAGNER bequeaths his beautiful wavy hair to Chummy Ozzello. BETTY WILLIAMS leaves her Clerking ability to Patsy Gates. MARTIN HAAVISTO leaves his photography to Arnold Nikula. JEAN NOVASCONI bequeaths her scholastic ability to Donald Luoma. f«l« Thirty-two P ge Thirty-thret f«|« Thirty-fa The junior Class haa been very busy this past year, in which the 65 members held a magazine sale, purchased their class rings, and sponsored the Junior Prom, The Row 3 L. to R. Rintamaki, J., Valesano, R., Sailey, B., Zuidmulder WoJciehowski, J., Mezzano, B., Zielinski, T., Niemi, T., Rice, D., Valesano, M. Row 2 L« to R Regis, R , Nikula, A., Sether, J., Osier, D , Luoma Pensula, L., Wourinen, M., Minier, G. Row 1 L to R. Roberts, E., Manley, J., Wiitanen, D., Randall, C., Williams, M., Makela, E., Luoma, A., Saari, A., Lepisto, M. , W,, Running, Sampson, D., , D., Maki, R., Yatchak, A., D. F«|� Thirty-tin Elizabeth Harrison Bill Mezzano Secretary Treasurer theme was old Fashioned Gardens , and was well appreciated by all attending the Prom. They had as their sponsors Mr. James Mezzano, Mr. Vernon Carr, and Mrs. Mildred West. Row 3 L. to R. Johnson, P., Danula, Golerabomski, H., Halberg, A., Beling, J., Fastellian, 0«, Gottwald, P., Brennan, Johns, J. Row 2 L. to R. Hanson, D , Blaskowski, E., Forte, L., Kastelnak, P., Kerkes, M., Jarvinen, S., Johnson, B., Johnson, J., Harrison, E. Row 1 L. to R. Galinatz, R., Jurmu, D•� Jurmu, R., Cormier, P., Hocking, J., Jurmu, R., Benson, G., Johnson, A. pggg Thtrtytrvm Norman Hongisto Richard Polovitz President Vice-President The Sophomore Class, with a membership of 6I4. students, has been raising money for the sponsoring of the Prom next year. They have had a few concessions at the games and Row 3 L. to R. Petroff, R., Nurmi, R., Rostollan, D., Moyle, B., Polivitz, R., Nyman, D., Pezzetti, J., Ozzello, R 0 Connor, J., Movrich, B. Row 2 L. to R. Torkko, S., Wiitanen, E., Vittone, C., Obradovich, H., Norden, K., Maki, K., Windberg, S., Saari, J., Mattila, E. Row 1 L. to R. Sertich, H., Patyk, P., Valesano, V., Maki, B., Lake, C., Spearo, M., Sampson, E., Sager, L., Lake, L. Vi Thirty-tight Haney Hrbacek Secretary Norman Ahola Treasurer held an all school Valentines Day Party on February 12, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Gladys Leman and Miss Eleanor Seiger. Row 3 L. Erickson Row 2 L. Delich, Row 1 L. Kuijala. to R. Hill, E., Bertie, E., Ballone, C., Kilponen, K , B., Karllng, A., Korpela, R. to R. Hrbacek, N., Johnson, P.� Bugni, B., Kuiawa, I R., Ahola, N., Gerbig, F., Bedell, J., Kuivinen, B. to R. Jarvenpaa, R., Bedell, J Bowker, B., Antila, I., Grayson, M., Huttanen, A., Johnson, M., Johns, N. C Hongisto, N., Dooley, T , ., Hopkins, V., f |« Thirty nitt Jteshtnen The ninth grade, consisting of 50 mem-, has not been extremely busy. They a party during the second semester and Row 3 L. to R. Smith, R., Wojciehowski, D., Ravelli, D., Veda, W., Salmela, 0., Sutter, J , Verch, B. Row 2 L to R. Windberg, B., Ozzello, J., Laine, L., Tyack, J., Niemi, P., Savinski, P., Lusa, L., Rogney, D., Mattson, R., Stevens, R. Row 1 L. to R. Maki, A., Sjoblem, J., Pezzetti, J., Pensala, E., Lane, B., Orlich, A., Trolla, M., Westlund, D., Stein, A. Forty Rose Marie Davis Nancy Haglund Secretary Treasurer have held two concessions under the leadership of Miss Odessa Carlson and Mr. Peter Petranek. Row 3 L. to R. Doney, D., Bruno, L., Hongisto, R., Beber, T. Row 2 L. to R. Kumma, R., Hattula, J., Gates, P., Bolen,-G., Carr, A., Davis, R., Jacobson, D., Drier, R. Row 1 L. to R. Eliason, M., Dalbeck, G., Carr, D., Harju, N., Ahonen, E., Johnson, M., Haglund, N., Benson, N. Fair Forty-one Row 3 L. to R. Manley, J., Valesano, S., Pezzetti, J., Sporcich, J., Novak Row 2 L. to R. Nystrom, M., Patyk, J Stevens, D., Zuldmulder, 0., Osier, R Row 1 L. to R. Rintamaki, K., Stench Movrich, A., Vale3ano, K., Sjoblem, T M., Ronn, R., Wittanen, E., Mars, D., Tiebel, , K. ., Clark, D., Stoole, E., Maki, A., Saarl, S., •, Mattila, R., Rolando, , L., Wal strom, D., Walton, J., Mattson, E., ., Salley, A., Mattson, D. President-Neal Johns Vlce-President-Robert Hero Secretary-Kenneth Rintamaki Treasurer-Charles Kuivinen Fmgt Forty-two Row 3 L. to R. Rogney, B., Lepola, J., Londo, B., Lane, J., Brackett, J., Cloon, R., Linn, K., Jarvi, N., Luoma, L., Lane, R., Hanganen, A. Row 2 L. to R. Luoma, D., Johns N., Kuivinen, C., Hero, R., Johns, P., Backman, M., Dalbec, C., Autere, A., Russ, M., Johnson, J., Ahonen, A., Gugurach, D., Kilponen, J. Row 1 L. to R. Hanganen, R., Baker, R., Koval es, B., Agriesti, J., Lake, L., Kahila, N., Hocking, D., Beber, T., Harrison, R., Kangas, W. Absent Mattson, P., Minier, R., Raisinen, W., Traise, R., Laiga, P., Walton, G. Under the leadership of Mr. H. W. Marshall and Miss Elizabeth. Kelly the eighth graders have put on two plays, A Real Halloween Surprise and The Culvers Christmas Eve . The casts for the plays were made up of class members. The eighth grade has a membership of 68 members. agl r� rty-tkr Row 3 L. to R. Haapoja, R., D'Antonio, Bugni, D., Hill, D., Angus, C., Hoffman, Row 2 L. to R. Bolen, B-, Hrbacek, R., Gustafson, M., Huttunen, C., Allen, P , Row 1 L. to R. Johns, C., Fredrickson, M., Gouza, K., Johnson, G., Hopkins, D., E., Corolewski, P., Davis, H., Bube, E., J., Hongisto, R. Jacobson, D., Ikola, E., Colgin, R., Draxler, B., Aho, G. R., Brackett, D., Jacobson, M., Jarvenpaa Haukkala, E., Budgick, J. t President-Clayton Johns Vice-president-Donna Jacobson Secretary-Barbara Oberg Treasurer-Robert Hongisto Forty-ft Row 3 L. to R. Maki, S., Saari, S , Makela, P., OfConner, M., Kinnunen, W., Specksel, B., Lusa, R., Tarro, J., Stevens, M., Wuorlnen, L. Row 2 L. to R. Johnson, R., McDonald, S., Sjoblom, J., Movrich, L., Sampson, S. Oberg, B., Johnson, R., Karllng, D., Yatchak, J., Nikula, K. Row 1 L. to R. Waataja, N., Kunes, N., Lepola, L., Saari, M., Mattila, S., Murray, B., Orlich, R., Ozzello, G., Sjoblom, W. , Nurmi, D. The seventh grade, consisting of 63 students, has held a series of discussions on questions they found of interest. These discussions were only attended by class members. Sponsors were Miss Alfie Windberg and Mr. Bernard Urbaniak. P g€ Forty-fiv Page forty Row 2 L. to R. Westlund, D., Bertie, E., Beber, T., Bruno, L., Wojciehowski, J., Sether, J., Kilponen, K., Davis, R., Regis, R. Row 1 L. to R. Bedell, J., Roberts, R., Kuivinen, E«, Karling, S«, Mr. Duffin Steiger, J., Novak, B , Novasconi, J., Johnson, M. Sr. Student Council The Student Council, directed by Mr. Duffin, is composed of seventeen members, five, seniors, five juniors, three sophomores, and four freshmen. This group is elected by the classes and by the student body-at-large. The purpose of the student council is to represent the students in the activities of the school. The student council sponsored a Halloween party which was a success. The group is headed by James Steiger, president. Vice-president is Robert Novak. Susan Karling is secretary, Edward Kuivenen is corresponding secretary and Jean Novasconi is treasurer. «! Forty-eight Row 2 L. to R.: Row 1 L. to R.: Johns, C., Rolando, J., Lusa, R., Novak, K., Harrison, R. Beber, 3., Saari, S., Lane, J., Hoffman, J. 3t. Student Council The Junior High Student Council consists of students from the seventh and ei ith grades. Their main duties are to take care of the locker key dues and to take care of the halls during dismissal time. Their meetings are held once a month. Fogt Forty-nm Row I4. L. to R. Tarro,J., Lepola, J., Sporich, J., Lane, R., Lusa, R., Hill, D. , Linn, K., Ronn, R., Bubo, E. D'Antonio, E. , Walton, G., Row 3. Karling, D., Johnson, R., Draxlor, B., Haapaja, R., Hongisto, R., Ahonon, A., Patjk J., Wourinen, L., Hrbacok, P., Mattson, D., Yatchak, J., Row 2. Hopkins, D., Ozzollo, G., Rolando, J., Sjoblam, T., Kuivinon, C., Windbarg, B., Maki, A., Harrison, R., Nystrom, M., Walton, J., Kangas, W., Row 1. Budgick, J., Kunes, N., Fredrickson, R., Bolen, B., Luoma, D., Brackett, D., Sjoblam, W., Nikula, K., Johnson, R., Johns, C. The Patrol Boys, directed by Miss Windberg, have a great responsibility. Patroling at basketball games and guarding the safety of students during dismissals are their two main duties. Patrol Boys have regular meeting dates. An annual magazine is published by the group. The boys have an annual banquet. rutr Row 1| L. to R. Smith, R., Cormier, P. , Karling, A., Kerkes, M., Wojciehowski, D.� Zielinski, A., WoJciehowski, J., Gottwald, P., Johnson, P., Hongisto, N., Borgaro, J i Davis, R� , Verch, B. Row 3 L. to R. Walstrom, D., Mattson, D., Schiltz, R., Maki, R., Bugni, B., Gates, ?., Bertie, E , Jacobson, D., Tyack, J., Bruno, L., Steiger, J., Patyk, J., Mr, Nelson. Row 2 L. to R. Westlund, D., Benson, G., Backman, M., Monette, U., Lane, J., Luoma, L., Ozzello, J., Valesano, M., Brackett, J., Bedell, J., Cassietto, M., Mattila, E., Bowker, G., Harrison, R. Row 1 L to R. Beber, B., Hrbacek, N., Haglund, N., Maki, A., Manley, J,, Saari, J., Hanganen, A., Pezzetti, J., Roberts, E., Spearo, M., Trolla, M., Kuivinen, C., Rintamaki, K. The Wakefield High School Band, consisting of fifty-seven members, has made several outstanding performances during the past school year. The band has added additional interest to the football games by its fine marching. It has also participated in school assemblies and has played at basketball games both home and away. The band attended the Spring Festival, which was held this year for all the bands of the range. A School Dance Band of eight members and Mr. Nelson was formed this year. They played for school dances and other activities. Also formed this year was a German Band, which gave everyone a lot of enjoyment with their playing at pep rallies for the football games. They also appeared before different club dinners and also played on the streets at Christmas time. r«« ¥� — Row 3 L. to R.: Bedell, J., Obradovich, H., Kulvinen, B. , Minier, G. , Savinski, P., Ahonen, R., Carr, A., Oberg, P. , Movrich, R., Londo, M., Pensala, E. , Johnson, P., Torkko, S., Row 2 L. to R.: Dalbeck, G., Bowker, G., Kuijala, I., Hrbacek, N., Lane, L., Windberg, S., Ahonen, E., Bolen, G., Lake, C., Lusa, L., Bedell, J., Valesano, V., Row 1 L. to R.: Miss Wilson, Benson, N., Patyk, P., Sampson, E., Cassietto, M., Maki, E., Hopkins, V., Radowski, A., Huttunen, A., Johnson, M., Elison, M., Lake,L. (Site Club The high school Girls Glee Club replaces the mixed chorus because too few boys enrolled in chorus. The group consists of members singing three part music. Paul Oberg was the accompanist and the group performed for different assemblies which included Armistice Day, Open House, Christmas, and Easter. The Glee Club also participated in the Bacculaureate Services. Senior members of the Glee Club sang at the graduation excercises. Four boys of the Senior High School organized a quartet and sang at the Ope n House and Armistice Day programs. The group consisted of two juniors, Phil Johnson and Phil Cormier who were the bass voices and two seniors, Paul Oberg and James Steiger who sang the tenor parts. Miss Kathryn Wilson is the director of vocal music. r« FHty-tw Haavlato, H1®nl N ' Oombolla, A., Polkonen, D., Kulvinen, E., Novak, R., ob“rs'p- “ke- ™� -j- —•j- H°w 2 L. to R. Novasconi, J., Karling, S., Kunes, J., Radowski, A., Williams, B., Johnson, C., Ahonen, R., Brozzo, B., Lampi, I., Movrich, R , Vidakovich, H., Kuiawa, C., Francesia, N., Londo, M. Row 1 L. to R. Mr. Korpi, Cassietto, M., Sertich, K., McDonald, D., Johns, N., Harrison, E., Mrs. Mattson, Monette, U., Roberts, E., Nieraela, N., Torkko, A., Mr. Gross. (£ cl)0 Staff The Echo Staff has put great effort in bringing to you this annual. The staff has worked very hard raising funds, and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed working on it. Sponsors are: Mrs. Mattson, editorial and make-up, Mr. Korpi, commercial, and Mr. Gross, business. Editor-in-chief is Martin Haavsito. putt Fifty thre Row 3 L. to R.: Bugnl, J., Kastelnwk, P., Wuorlnen, M., Makl, R., Sether, J., Mezzano, B., Novak, R., Hyppa, J., Haavisto, M., Williams, M., Nleml, J., Row 2 L. to R.: Jurmu, D., Johnson, B., Saari, A., Nleml, P., Tyack, J., Makela, E. Ballons, C., Bertie, E., Karllng, A., Lampl, I., Haskins, D., Roberts, E., Row 1 L. to R.: Mrs. Mattson, Karllng, S., Monstts, U., Kulawa, C., Hanson, D., Radowski, A., Harrison, E., Movrloh, R., Francssla, N., Johnson, J., Mr. Korpl. Matter Staff The Tatler Staff la mad© up of members of the journalism class. It la directed by Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Korpl. The Mimeographing and typing are done by the typing II class. Issues of the Tatler are sent to former students who are now In service and schools in this area. There are twenty-five members on the staff. Ann Radowski Is editor-in-chief. Assistant editor is James Sether; Delores Hanson and Pauline Kastelnak are Junior assistants. Row 5 L. to R. Wourinen, M., Polovitz, R., Mr. Marshall, Ravelli, D., Mars, D., Sutter, J., Hongisto, N., Zuidmulder, W., Gottwald, P., Johnson, p., Bruno. L.. Maki. R , Verch, B., Oberg, R. Row Ij. L to R« Sporlch, J., Lane, R., Lusa, R«, Ronn, R., Bube, E , Dooley, T � Hongisto, R., Pezzetti, J., Kuiawa, I., Cormier, p., Bugni, D., Sprechsell, B., D Antonio, E. Row 3 l. to R. Johns, N., Wourinen, L., Tarro, J., Drier, R., Clark, D., Johns, N., Kuivinen, C., Kilponen, J., Patyk, J., Draxler, B., Herback, R., Haapola, R., Grgurack,D., Hero, R., Hongisto, R. Row 2 L to R. Rintamaki, K., Walstrom, D., Johns, C., Harrison, R., Stein, A., Kunes, N., Sjoblom, W., Rolando J., Johnson, R., Johnson, R., Budgick, J., Nikula, K., Jarvenpaa, R., Brackett, D. Row 1 L. to R. Ozello, G., Frfcderickson, B., Karling, D., Bolen, B., Haukkala, E• Yatchak J., Hopkins, D., Aho, G. Conservation Club The Conservation Club s purpose is to stimulate student interest in outdoor life. At the meetings, which are held once a month, such things as forestry, fur trapping, deer yard study, photography, word indentification and wild life are discussed. The members make field trips. The group is sponsored by Mr. Marshall. The club is headed by Roy Maki as president. Fiftyfive Row 2 L. to R.: Haglund, N., Jacobson, D., Karllng, A , Kilponen, K., Wojclehowski, D., Mr. Olson, Gottwald, P., Gates, P., Tyack, J., Trolla Westland, D. _ Row 1 L. to R.: Orllch, A., Johnson, M., Kulvlnen, B., Vakl, K., Carr, Wlndberg, S., Savlnskl, P., Wlltanen, D., Johnson, M. M ., A � Hatin Club Under the leadership of Mr. Olson, the Latin Club Is coming through with another successful year. Their alms are to have a better understanding of the Latin language among the people and to sponsor a successful banquet this spring. Their meetings are held weekly. A club magazine Is published every nine weeks. Evelyn Makl Is club president. Other officers are Kenneth Kilponen, vice president, Paul Gottwald, secretary, and Marjorie Johnson, treasurer. '« fitly Sacond row L. to R.: Kastelnak, P., Johnson, P., Mezzano, B., Novak, B., Karkas, M. First row L. to R. : Larapi, I., Rintamaki, J., Harrison, E., Mrs Laman, Haavisto, M. Ragis, R., Randall, C. JJfyoto Club Tha Photo Club is sponsored by Mrs, Leman. Their meetings are held the first Monday of each month. At these meetings they discuss ways of developing, printing, enlarging and taking pictures and then follow through with this process. A new camera has been purchased this year. Officers are: President, Martin Haavisto; Vice- President, Janice Rintamaki; Secretary, Elizabeth Harrison; and Treasurer, LaVerne Regis. Row 3 L. to R. Hyppa, J., Vittone, E., Boling, J., Kuivinen, E., Wojciehowski, J., Mazztno, W., Zuildmulder, W., Yatchak, R. Row 2 L. to R. Hocking, H., Lake, R., Zelinski, T., Gottwald, P., Johnson, P., Gerabolls, A., Mezzano, J., Novak, R., Haavlsto, M., Nlemi, J., Valesano, R. Row 1 L. to R. Rostallan, D., Moyle, W., Kllponen, K. , Radowskl, A., Johns, N., Karllng, S., Erickson, W., Lane, D., Bugni, J. M Club The W Club is composed of all the members of Wakefield High School who at any time have received their athletic letters. Under the leadership of Coach Yatchak this club has become a flourishing organization. One of the ultimate aims of the organization is to purchase a scoreboard for the football field. W Club members serve as supervisors at basketball games. A fine party was held in the music auditorium for members and their friends during the second semester. Officers are: President, James Bugni; Vice President, Joe Mezzano; Secr tary, Susan Karllng, and Treasurer, Eugene Vittone. Alex Gembolis is Sergeant-at-Arms. Fi ty tight Top Row i. to R. Mattson E., Manley J., Valeaano M., Davla R., Davis R., Jacobaon u � Beber B., Benson N. °W L to R Bedel1 J � Karling S., Kulvenen B., Makela E., Harrison E., Maniey j., Johns N. Ojeeriea e vs Under the able leadership of this group, the student body participated vigorously 8t each and every athletic contest These cheerleaders have been a great asset to the school because of their enthusiam. Miss Sieger is in charge of this organisation. During the past year these cheerleaders have acquired new uniforms. Many rf yells have been added to the repertoire. junior cheerleaders are also a part of athletic contests in which the Junior High School takes part. They are coached by Jane Manley. P0M Fifty-nin Jfootijall Row 3 L. to R. Aas't Coach Urbaniak, Norman Johns, John Ozzello, Dick Doney, Bill Moyle, Joe Sutter,•Donald Luoma, Gerald Salmela, Jim Pezzettl, Tom Beber, Fred Gerbig, Tom Dooley, Jim Ilautala, Ronald Stevens, Dave Westlund. Row 2 L. to R. Ass11 Coach Carr, Paul Gottwald, Joe Mezzano, Phil Johnson, Don Running, Bill Mezzano, Ward Zuidmulder, Jim Wojciehowski, John Boling, Rudy Val-sano, Tony Zielinski, Ken Kllponen, Bill Erickson, Coach Roman C. Yatchak. Row 1 L. to R. Martin Haavisto, Howard Hocking, Rod Lake, Duane Lane, Bob Novak, Eugene Vittone, Ed Kuivinen, Alex Gerabolis, Jim Cudahy, Jim Hyppa, John Niemi, Jim Bugni, Allen Halberg The Wakefield High School football team concluded their best football season since 1929 when they won seven games and tied one. This year's team won seven and lost only one which was a 6-0 loss to Ironwood. But the Cards beat their old rivals, the Bessemer Speed Boys, for tne first time since 1935 by a top heavy score of I4I4.-1I4.. The Cards also captured the Western Upper Peninsula Championship by going undefeated in six conference games. They were also the highest scoring team in the Upper Peninsula with 312 points to 32 for their opponents. Ironwood There Opening the successful 19I4.8 season the Wakefield Cardinals traveled to Ironwood for a night game on Friday, September 3. This was a hard fought battle with both teams surging up and down the field until Ironwood's George Molenda went over from the three yard line with about three minutes remaining in the final quarter. Final score: Ironwood 6-Wakefield 0. Houghton There For the second game of the year the Cards traveled to Houghton where they were victorious. In this game the Cards overpowered Houghton 38-0. The Cards went into an early lead, and the game ended with a score of Wakefield 38-Houghton 0. P«c« Sixty-two Lake Linden Here After losing to Ironwood the Cards beat Houghton and strived to keep in the win column by beating Lake Linden. After the game was over Wakefield had registered their highest score of the season by whipping the Whiz Kids 73-0. L'Anse There The Cards captured their third straight win when they powered over the L'Anse Hornets I4.O-6 on the latter's field. The game was filled with much brilliant open field running and excellent blocking. Crystal Falls Here The Cards made it four straight wins by defeating the Crystal Falls Trojons bo-o on the Cardinal gridiron. Y akefield had the game under control at all times, and again displayed their superiority, on the gridiron. It was the third consecutive time the Cards have defeated the Trojons. Bessemer Here The weather turned cold for Wakefield's homecoming game, and a scant crowd watched the Cards beat the Bessemer Speed Boys I4.O-1I4., the first time since 1935 This was the Cards' fifth straight win and it avenged our 13-0 loss at the hands of Bessemer. Ontonagon There A case of fumbleites and cold weather hit the Cards when they invaded the den of the Ontonagon Polar Bears. The weather held the score down as the Cards beat the Polar Bears 2o-6. Hancock Here The Hancock game was the last game of the season for the Cards and the last game of their high school careers of twelve seniors. They went out to win the conference championship. The game was a rout all the way with the final score of 5I4.-O. 19W was Wakefield's most successful since the 1929 season. P«|« Sixty-thret KNovaK QuAvIcr fc ck, O'CHp MN y a +r .+4 EnJ A. H L bc� -Q Afcvi f'l NA Ck- VCa Assf Co c.n E V• tTbwc Tac. KLc. T. 2 2XXNO En 1 fl ?• € Sixty four DUANE LANE--R. guard, 3rd year of football, weight 158, height 5 7 , (Ham). A good guard, small but fast and hard hitting. ALEX GEMBOLIS--L. guard, 2nd year of football, weight 1I4£, height 5 10”, (Dynamite). Honorable mention all U.P. A good offensive guard and one of the best defensive ends in the U.P. HOWARD HOCKING--R. guard, i|.th year of football, weight 151, height 5 7 , (Halla). A dependable player, a hard worker and always kept the other guards working to keep their position. JOE MEZZAN0--L. end, 1st year of football, weight 150, height 5 9 . (Satchel}. Joe turned out to be a good pass receiver, and made a couple of beautiful catches like the one in the Ironwood game. A good end but he lacked experience. ROD LAKE--R. end, 3rd year of football, weight 150, height 5'8” (Andy). 2nd team All Conference. Honorable mention All U.P. A good pass receiver and a fine punter. He also was an excellent defensive halfback and a good blocker. EUGENE VITTONE—L. tackle, 2nd year of football, weight 172, height 6 , (Bingo). All Conference, Honorable mention All U.P. Big and rough, a hard man to block and a great blocker himself. JAMES HYPPA—L. guard, 3rd year of football, weight 180, height 5'10 , (Hyp). He played the middle of the powerful defensive line and along with Vittone and Gem-bolis proved their side couldn't be crossed. EDWARD KUIVINEN--Center, 14th year of football, weight 168, height 6'1 , Co-captain, 1st team All Conference, 1st All U.P., Honorable mention All State. The Cards line backer and a good man on pass defense. A good offensive center and hard blocker. BOB N0VAK--Quarter Back, 3rd year of football, weight 155, height 5 11 , Co-captain, All Conference, 2nd team All U.P., Honorable mention All State. One of the finest quarter backs in the U.P., very deceptive and a great passer. JAMES CUDAHY—Fallback, i th year of football, weight 160, height 5'8 , (Archie). 2nd team All Conference, Honorable mention All U.P. One of the Jarrin Jims” who provided the Cards with their powerful running attack. Also a fast, hard plunging fullback with plenty of what it takes. JAMES BUGNI--Right halfback, 3rd year of football, weight lU9, height 5 6”, (Bugs). 1st team All Conferenc e , Honorable mention All U.P. The other Jarrin Jim” who led the Cards in scoring and was a good line plunger and a hard man to tackle. JOHN NIEMI— Left halfback, 2nd year of football, weight 155, height 5 8”• The fast, shifty break awfay runner who led the team in total offense. A hard man to tackle if and when he could be caught. Sixty-fa Row 2 L. to R.: Kuivinen, E., Zuidmulder, W., Wojclehowski, J., Mezzano, 7 ., Beling, J., Running, D. Row 1 L. to R.: Hocking, H., Zielinski, T., Niemi, J., Novak, R., Valesano, R., Maki, R., Coach Yatchak. Basketball The Cardinal basketball team concluded their best season in five years with eleven wins and 5 losses for .687 percentage season record. The Cards started their season with a win over Ontonagon I4.O and then upset St. Ambrose in an over- time. They then lost their first conference game to Bessemer 29-27. The next game the Cards surprised everyone and upset the Hurley Midgets 38-33. Next the Ironwood Red Devils beat the Cards 3b-Ul and the following game the Cards beat Ontonaron I4.8-28 the second time this vear. Ashland then beat the Cards 14-0-33 and In the following two games the Cards were victorious first over L'Anse 14.3-52 and then Bessemer 50-31. The Hurley Midgets then defeated the Cards 60-37, but the next ame the Cards got back into the win column iefeatln St. Ambrose 30-38, Ironwood 50-li2, L!Anse 5l-33 Ashland 38-31� Crystal Falls I4.8-I4.O. The Cards lost their rinal game of the season to the Mass Rockets, Class D State Champs by the score of l -lik The Cards were tied for third place in the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference with I4. wins and 14. losses along with the Ironwood Red Devils. The Cardinals beat every team in the Conference once and lost the same number of times. Sixty-nx Season’s Scores They We They We Ontonagon 38 ko Bessemer 50 31 St. Ambrose k2 hh Hurley 60 37 Bessemer 29 27 St. Ambrose 30 38 Hurley 33 38 Ironwood k2 50 Ironwood hi 3l L'Anse 33 51 Ontonagon 28 U8 Ashland 31 38 Ashland Uo 33 Crystal Falls 1|0 L'Anse k3 52 Mass k9 kU P ge Sixty-srvm R.Nov k W. Zui 4 ku Id Niehni M V oc KltUiy j • Be.li ru 7 6 UN -T Wojc.ichou4.slcv D. CitANft Fov WA d FoVujmJ R r ixK. . U+ch K Co c.K W. Cue k • w ► 4 K K� 1 O. n rut rua Ce m-V« - F -w d T Z ie Ii m K. i Cm u. rd Pete SiMty-e 1 1949 Basketball Tournament The Wakefield Cardinals, for the first time since 1943, captured the District 74 Championship, which was held at Wakefield on March 2-5. The last time they took the championship, the Cards were in Class B, but since then have dropped to Class C. In the first game of the District tournament the Cards whalloped the Ontonagon Polar Bears 48-27. After a first quarter barrage, which saw the Cards leading by fifteen points, they slumped off during the second quarter, but from then on they played steady, reliable ball, and when the game ended, the Cards had won by twenty-one points. In the finals, the Cards won another lopsided victory over the Stambaugh Hilltoppers, 66-45 hut only after the Stambaugh five showed some fine playing in the first half. In previous games the under-rated Hilltoppers upset both Bessemer and Crystal Falls, both by a mere point. The victorious Cards, jubliant over their championship, then headed for Ishpeming for the Regional Tournament. Greatly hindered by the size of the floor and other factors, the Cards got off to a slow start, and It wasn't until after ten minutes had elapsed before the Cards scored a field goal. Although they were trailing 32-l6 at the half, the Cards staged a brilliant second half rally, and pulled up to within five points of the Negaunee teanv but fouls to key men stopped this rally short and Negaunee went on to win 54-46. District District Regional Semi Finals Finals Semi Finals ■Vakefleld (1 8) FG FT PF TP Wakefield (66) FG FT PF TP Wakefield (46) FG FT PF TP Mezzano f 2 1 i 5 Wojciehowski f 7 3 3 17 Mezzano f 2 2 5 6 Erickson f.... 2 0 0 k Mezzano f 3 2 b 8 Wojciehowski f 2 2 5 6 Wojciehowski f 3 0 3 O Erickson f.... 0 0 2 0 Zuidmulder c.. 3 3 5 9 Beling f 0 0 0 0 Kilponen f.... 0 0 2 0 Niemi g 1 2 b b Kilponen f.... 0 2 0 2 Zuidmulder c•. 2 2 2 6 Valesano g.• • • 2 6 4 10 Zuidmulder c.. 3 k 2 10 Running c 1 0 1 2 Zielinski f... 1 1 3 3 Running c 0 0 0 0 Niemi g 8 1 1 17 Novak g 3 2 3 8 Novak g 1 1+ 0 6 Novak g 3 1 3 7 Beling c 0 0 0 0 Zielinski g... 0 1 2 1 Maki g........ 0 2 1 2 Kilponen f.... 0 0 1 0 Maki g 1 0 1 2 Beling g 0 0 0 0 Erickson f.... 0 0 0 0 Niemi g 6 0 4 12 Zielinski g... 1 2 3 b 18 1? 16 1l8 Totals 26 i4 20 66 Totals i4 18 m J16 Ontonagon (27) Stambaugh (45) Negaunee (54) Freimuth f.. 1 1 0 3 Holmes f 1 0 5 2 Corkin f 2 3 5 7 Leslie f 0 1 2 1 Leonoff f 0 0 3 0 Rivers f 1 2 2 b Desetrarape f.. 0 0 1 0 Finnegan f.... 1 2 1 b Hooper f 1 0 5 2 Kiosk i f 1 0 1 2 Meyers f 1 2 3 5 Thompson c.... 6 4 b 16 Hoefferle c... 1 1 4 3 Holme c 6 u 5 10 Leaf g 1 3 3 11 Schon g 2 1 3 5 'Williams g.... u 3 5 11 Juntilia g.... 3 3 1 9 Guilbault g... 0 0 1 0 Sherwood g.... 3 2 2 8 Mattson f 1 3 5 5 Ostrowski g... 0 0 0 0 Choquette g... 0 0 1 0 Arvison g 2 b 5 8 Lindstrom g... 0 0 1 0 Valley g 2 1 2 5 Pennon! g 0 0 2 0 Mastroeni g... 0 0 1 0 0 0 20 27 Totals. 16 13 2Q kK Totals 18 is OK K)i Wakefield.. 13 17 20 l6- 66 Stambaugh.. 10 i4 11 io-45 Wakefield.. 1? i . b 21-48 Free throws made : Wakefield Ontonagon.. 2 10 5 10- 27 14 in 36, Stambaugh 13 in Free throws made : '.Vakefleld 20. 12 in 26. Ontonagon 9 in Officials: Hiney , Negaunee; Officials: George Ruwitch 20. Vescolani, Carney. and Leon Schram , Escanaba. Row 2 L. to R.: Row 1 L. to R.: Kilponen, K., Zielinski, T., Running, D., Maki, R., Erickson, W., Dooley, T., Moyle, W., Coach Carr, Pezzetti, J., Kuiawa, I. lit eke t ball 13 The Cardinal 3 team concluded their b8-b9 basketball season with nine wins and five losses. Those who earned numerals are 3ill Erickson, Ken Kilponen, Leslie Pensola, Jim Pezzetti, Bill Moyle, Ira Kuiawa, Neil Bedell and Tom Dooley, manager. For an inexperienced team they did remarkably well and with the experience they gained this year will be of great help to next years A squad. The coach for B team is Vernon Carr. Wakefield 25 Ontonagon 27 Wake field 52 St. Ambrose 32 Wakefield 31 Bessemer 29 Wakefield 36 Hurley 3? Wakefield 29 Ironwood 2b Wakefield bo Ontonagon 29 Wakefield 31 Ashland 3b Wake field 35 Bessemer 3° Wakefield 36 Hurley b9 Wakefield 50 St. Ambrose 32 Wakefield 29 Ironwood 39 Wakefield bl L Anse 38 Wakefield 31 Ashland 28 Wakefield 38 Mass 29 ? |i Srtxnty Row 2 L. to R. Mgr. bob Lane, Charles Kuivinen, Robert Kumma, John Sporlch, Robert Mattson, Dave Westlund, Coach Jim Mezzano. Row 1 L. to R. Jim Hautala, Tom Beber, David Wojciehowski, Joe Sutter, Gerald Salmela, Dennis Ravelli, Richard Hongisto, Richard Doney, Robert Hero. Basketball 3r. Begl) This year Coach Jim Mezzano s Junior High Cagers displayed very good basketball by breaking even in their regular seasons play with a $-win-5 loss slate. They displayed some very fine basketball giving a preview of the future teams of Wakefield High School. They finished in third place in the Range Jr. High Conference which was paced by Washington junior High of Bessemer. During the season Wakefield beat Ironwood once, Ramsey twice, and Roosevelt twice. They lost to Ironwood once, Washington twice, and Hurley twice. Wakefield 23 Washington 25 Wakefield 16 Ironwood 17 Wakefield 35 Ramsey 22 Wakefield 28 Roosevelt 27 Wakefield 25 Hurley 27 Wakefield 29 Wakefield 18 Wakefield 3 4-Wakefield 39 Wakefield 27 Washington 31 Ironwood 17 Ramsey 25 Roosevelt 22 Hurley 36 J «|« Seventy Doubles vLetmtc The Cardinal tennis team finished their I|.8 season undefeated and captured two titles. During the season the Cards were victorious in all four meets, the first of which was a duel meet with Ashland. The next was a triangular meet between Ironwood, Marquette, and Wakefield. The Cards then took the Michigan-Wisconsin conference championship largely due to the fact that Bill Erickson and Bill Moyle copped the double championship. The most important meet was the Upper Peninsula meet in which the card net men again were victorious, and for the fourth consecutive year were Upper Peninsula Class C champions. Ed Kuivinen, captain and singles player, was runner up in his division, and Martin Haavisto and Bob Novak were runners up in the doubles division. All of the cardinal netters were under classmen and will be back this year. Pfe‘ Seventy-two Xmck Last rear's track tesm was one of the best Wakefield High School has put out in several years. There were eighteen letter winners and out of this eleven are returning which gives great promise. Six of these are sen'ors; four are juniors; and one is a sophomore. The seniors are: Alex Gembolis, half-m’.ler; Ed Kuivinen, half-miler; Howard Hocking, miler; Hod Lake, hurdler; John Nieni; sprinter; and Eugene Vittone, hurdler. The remainding squad consists of Paul Gottwald, Phil Johnson, Ward Zuidmulder, Rudy Valesano, and Dale Rostallan. Quadrangular Meet May 8, I9I4.8 This was the first track meet of the season being held at Wakefield. Pour teams participated. They were Wakefield, Bessemer, Ashland, and Hurley. In this jneet Wakefield massed a total of 73 points for a more than sufficient total to cop the meet. Invitational Track and Field Meet This meet was held on Saturday, May 15, 19 8, with Ironwood, Wakefield, Bessemer, Ewen, St. Ambrose, and Trout Creek participating. Wakefield took second and Ironwood copped first place. Regional Meet The Regional meet this year was held at Ironwood on May 22, 19lj.8. Here Wake- field was pitted against teams of Its own Class C bracket. They were Wakefield Crystal Palls, and Ewen. For the thirc straight year after entering this conference, the Cardinals a ain won the Regional trophy. U. P. Finals For the second year the U. P. Finals were a ain held at Escanaba on Kay 29, 19 18. Only the thinclads who placed In the Regional meet were allowed to participate. This meet was very close all the way in Class C with the last events in the meet telling the story. Wakefield missed the U. ? Championship by only 3 3 10 points. The totals were: TTouyhton-l|9 points, Wake- field-liJ 7 10 points, Munising-37 J; l0, L'Anse-30 7 10, Gladstone-16, Baraga 5 2 10, and Ewen-1. Michigan-Wfsconsin Conference Meet In this meet the Wakefield Cardinals only entered a small squa 1 due to the fact that school was already out and many of the boys had left. It was held at Bessemer, June 5, I9I4-8, with Ironwood taking first, Ashland second, Wakefield third. Hurley fourth, and Bessemer fifth. P44« Scveniy-thr Ou bftAutl jul SKa IN Ri wK Pag Seventy-fa Calendar August 30-31- Teachers conference Sept. 1- Students report 3- Ironwood there 6- Labor Day 11- Houghton there 18- Lake Linden here 25- L'Anse there Oct. 2- Crystal Palls here 8- The Mississippians 9- Bessemer here Homecoming 15- Senior Class Party 16- Ontonagon there 20- Report Cards 23- Hancock here 29- Latin club candy sale 30- Student council halloween party Nov. 10- Parents night 11- Armistice program 18- Band party 19- Ontonagon there 21 - St. Ambrose there 25 26- Thanksgiving holidays 27- End of marking period 30- Bessemer here Dec. 1- Report cards 1- Michael H. Klein 10- Hurley here 17- Ironwood there 18- Christmas vacation begins Jan. 3- Back to school 7- Ontonagon here 11- Ytf Club party 1I4.- Ashland there 18- Concert 21- L'Anse here Fmgt Stvmty-nx Jan. 2b- Second Semester 26- Report Cards 28- Bessemer there Feb. 1- S. A. Torma-Soumi College 1- Hurley there 2- Girls Glee Club Party U- St. Ambrose here 8- Ironwood here 11- L� Anse there 12- All school party 15- Ashland here 18- Crystal Falls here 22- Assembly by Homeroom 101 Mar. 2-3-1+-5 District Basketball Tournaunent 7- Roy Mayer-magician 11- Marking period ends 11- Regional Tournament 16- Report Cards 17- Forensics contest (local) 29- High School Band concert April 114-15-18 Easter holidays 22- Echo staff Pre-prom Dance 27- Report Cards May 7- Junior Prom 16- De Willo Duet 21- Regional Track meet 25- Senior Banquet 25- Honors assembly 26- Class Day Program 26- Senior Picnic 29- Baccalaureate 30- Memorial Day 31- Commencement June 3- School closes Cl fcl cc cu ce Did ya' ev«l fall down 1 fV Seventy-nine P gt Eighty A Pmblirstiom of UNIVERSITY LITHOPRINTERS Ypiilanti, Michigan