Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1951 volume:

THE ECHO 1S51 WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WAKEFIELD, MICHIGAN Pege Three May this ECHO help to preserve in your minds the happy memories of your high school days. As you turn over these pages in the future, may you fondly look back on the pleasant times you had at Wakefield Hirh School. The Editor-in-Chief and Board of Editors wish to thank the sponsors, the staff members of the Class of 195l the Junior assistants, and all others who made the production of this ECHO possible. ____________ Page Five DEDICATION We, the Class of 1951, dedicate this 3CM0 to Mr. Duffln, who has faithfully and patiently served us as teacher and administrator since the fall of 192fl. Throughout the years he has unselfishly devoted much of his time and effort In teaching and guiding not only us, but many classes of the past to make their high school cereers a success. So, we, the Seniors, In this small way, show our appreciation and Page Six gratitude to Mr. Francis VI. Duffln. Mr. Jacobson Mr. Gilbert Mrs. Saari Mrs. Olson Mr. Trettin Mr. Burns BOARD OF EDUCATION The students of t h e Wakefield High School are greatly indebted to t h e members of our Board of Education and are grateful for all their help in making our school, a better school and aiding the students with their problems. Mr. Clarence A. Jacobson is the President of the Board,with Mr. A. James Gilbert serving as Secretary, Mr. Ernst C. Trettin, Treasurer, and Mrs. Eunice B. Olson and Mrs. Lempi M. Saari, Trustees. Mr. Robert A. Burns, Attorney, handles the legal problems of the Board. Page Eight 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 Page Nine VEIAIA BUTLER English, Latin A. B. Michigan State Normal College; Suomi College; Western Michigan College of Education Graduate Division; Latin Club sponsor. BEN DIANICH History, Social Science B. A. Western Michigan College of Education; M. A. University of Michigan; Gogebic Junior College; Eighth Grade sponsor. ODESSA L. CARISON Homemaking B. S. Michigan State College; Gogebic Junior College; Northern Michigan College of Education; F.H.A. and Freshman Class sponsor. FRANCIS -.7. DUFFIN Mathematics A. B. Wabash College; M. A. University of Iowa; Augustana College; University of Illinois; University of Chicago; Michigan State Normal; Studert Council and Salesmen's Club sponsor; Assistant Secondary Principal. VERNON J. CARR Physics, Mathematics A. B. Northern Michigan College of Education; M. A. University of Michigan; Athletics. WAYNE D. FOSTER Mathematics, English B. A. St. Thomas College; St. Olaf College; University of Chicago; Junior High Library and Junior Journal sponsor. CLEO E. CLEVEN Government, Social Science, Economics A. B. Northern Michigan College of Education; Pep Club and Freshman Class sponsor. ARNOLD J. KORPI Typing, General Business, Bookkeeping Gogebic Junior College; B.S. Northern Michigan College of Education; M. S. University of Wisconsin; Senior Class, Tat-ler, and Echo sponsor; Assistant Coach; Class Play sponsor. Page Ten MILO A. KRONSICH English, Art B. S. Northern Michigan C ollege of Education; Junior Class and Junior Journal Sponsor. ANNA S. MATTSON English, Speech, Journalism B. A. Carroll College; Superior State College; M ichigan State College; Senior Class Play, Echo, Tatler, Senior Class sponsor. GLADYS LEMAN Natural Science, Chemistry B. S., M. A. Northwestern University; Purdue University Workshop; Photo Club and Sophomore Class sponsor. JAMES MEZZANO, JR. Industrial Arts, Driver Education B. S. Stout Institute; Michigan State College; University of Michigan; Junior Class sponsor and assistant basketball coach. MARIE G. MANLEY, R. N. School Nurse St. Elizabeth s Hospital, Boston; Boston University, CARL E. NELSON Band B. A. Gustavus Adolphys; B. M. Ed. Northwestern University; University of Wisconsin. H. W. MARSHALL Science Oshkosh Teachers College, Ph. B.; University of Wisconsin, Ph. M.; Seventh Grade and Conservation Club sponsor. PETER J. FETRANEK Industrial Arts B. S. Northern Michigan College of Education; University of Minnesota; Sophomore Class and Faculty Steering Committee sponsor• Page Eleven HEIill H. SCHOCH Librarian B. A. Northern Michigan College of Education; University of Michigan Graduate School of Library Science. ALFIE M. WINDBERG Social Science B. S. Western Michigan College of Education; Superior State Teachers College; University of Illinois; Purdue University, Two Workshops in Guidance; Eighth Grade, Patrol Boys, and Junior Student Council sponsor. ELENORE SIEGER Shorthand, Typing, Physical Education B. A. College of St. Scholas-tica; University of Minnesota; Cheerleaders, Junior Class, and Pep Club sponsor. ROMAN C. IATCHAK Athletics Coach B. A. Iowa State Teachers College; M. A. University of Michigan; University of Iowa; University of Southern California; W ' Club sponsor. SECRETARIES L. to R.: Mrs. Sanna Saari, Mrs. Catherine Galiardi, Miss Margaret Araicongioli, Mrs. Elsie Rowell. page Twelve Page Thirteen Ftfe Fourteen Pa e FifUen Pott Sixteen SENIORS Page Seventeen William Moyle President Cyril Justinak Vice-President CLASS HISTORY Out of the realms of infancy 65 members of our class expectantly stepped into the corridors of W.H.S. to assumed the role of infant freshmen . Aware of the tasks to confront us throughout the year,we elected all girl leaders. Jeanne Bedell, President; Helen June Obradovich, Vice President; Evelvn Maki, Secretary; and Eileen Bertie, Treasurer. The highlight of the year was focused upon beautiful Sunday Lake where our class picnic was held, with Miss Phyllis Sorter and Mr. Peter etranek as our sponsors. When we climbed a step higher to become silly sophmores Norman Hongisto was elected to take the chief place as r sident. Richard Polovitz was our Vice President; Nancy Hrbacek, Secretary; and Norman Ahola, Treasurer. Under Vrr. aisdys Leman's and eter Petranek's sponsorship we had our first money making affair,8 Valentine s Party with funds going toward our Junior rom. Now as jolly juniors we elected Bill Erickson to fill in the presidency; Dick Nyman, Vice resident; Anna Mae Karling, Secretary; and 3arbara Bugni, Treasurer. In order to make the main event of the year a success we sponsored a magazine sale that brought 5n a lot of money. As the theme °or our prom we chose Dreamer s Holiday which was attended by approximately 100 couples; who danced to the music of Ivan Kobasic. Sponsors were Mr. James Mozzano, Mrs. Betty Johnson and Mr. Vernon Parr. Then finally fifty-one members In our class assumed the role of grand old seniors . We chose as leaders Bill Moyie, resident; Cy Justinak, Vice President; Jeanne Bedell, Secretary; and Evelyn T'aki, Treasurer. To help carry us through the year a successful play Little Women was presented. Sponsors in our Senior year were Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi. Eighteen NORMAN LEE AHOLA If you pay for the music, I will join in the dance Industrial Arts Echo hi Class Treasurer 2; Basketball 1; Pep Club hi Photo Club 35 Movie Operator h. JACKIE BEDELL I shall laugh myself to death College Preparatory Echo 1 ; Tatler hi Band l,2,3,b; Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 3,hi Pep Club 1 ; Majorettes 1,2,3 ! ; Prom Committee 3. CHARLENE JEAN ANTILLA With company she ’s quiet, with friends she’s a riot Commercial and Homemaking Echo 1 5 Tatler 3,! ; Class Play hi F.H.A. 3 1 5 Salesmen’s Club JEANNE R. BEDELL It’s better to wear out than rust out College Preparatory Echo hi Tatler 1 ; Class President 1; Class Secretary Band 1; Chorus 1; Glee Club 2; Forensics 3,hi Class Play 1 ; W Club 3,1 ; Pep Club ! ; Latin Club 3,! ; F.H.A. ! ; Cheerleaders 1,2,3 1 ; Student Council 2; Prom Committee 3 GERALDINE BAKER Never trouble trouble ’til trouble troubles you Homemaking Echo 1 ; Class Play hi Prom Committee 3. EILEEN A. BERTIE A sense of humor and the power to laugh College Preparatory Echo 3 1 5 Tatler 2,3,1 ; Class Treasurer 1; Band 1,2,3,! ; Chorus 1; Forensics 2, 3 1 Class Play 2i; Pep Club 1 ; Latin Club 1; F.H.A. hi Majorettes 1,2,3 ! Student Council 2,3 Dramatics 1; Prom Committee 3 CORRINE BALLONE Let us be happy for tomorrow we graduate Homemaking Echo ! ; Tatler 2,3 1 Forensics 1,2; Pep Club hi Latin Club 1; F.H.A. 3 1 5 Dramatics 1; Prom Committee 3 ELLEN GRETTA BOWKER Let me talk and dogs bark General Vocational Tatler 3 1 5 Band 1, 2, 3 1 ; Chorus 2; Glee Club 2; Forensics hi Class Play 1 ; Pep Club U; Cheerleaders 1; Student Council 1 ; Prom Committee 3• Nineteen BARBARA J. SUGNI Nature designed us to be of good cheer College Preparatory- Echo 1 ; Tatler hi Class Treasurer 3; Band 1,2,3,! ; Chorus 1; Pep Club hi Photo Club 35 Latin Club 1; F.H.A. hi Prom Committee 3. i •; • « Ir NORMAN HONGISTO He prefers to be good rather than seem so Industrial Arts Echo 3,1 5 Class President 2; Band 1,2,3 hi Class Play 1 ; Conservation Club 1, 2, 3, hi Student Council 1; Prom Committee 3. TOM DOOLEY Beware, I may be great! College Preparatory Echo 1 ; Tatler 1 ; Football 2,3, hi Tennis 3,1 5 Chorus 1; W Club 3,hi Pep Club 1 ; Conservation Club 1,2,3,1 5 Prom Committee 3i Sports Manager 2,3, I ; Uthrotar 3,1 . RICHARD JARVENPAA A nickname lasts forever Industrial Arts Chorus 1; Pep Club 1 ; Conservation Club 1,2,3,1 . WILLIAM ERICKSON I never let studying interfere -with my education General Vocational Echo 3,h; Tatler 3; Class President 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 1 5 Basketball 1,2,3,1 5 Tennis 1, 2,3,1 5 Baseball 1,2,3,1 5 W” Club 2,3,1 ; Pep Club hi Latin Club 1; Conservation Club 2,3; Prom Committee 3i Uthrotar 3,1 . NORMAN E. JOHNS Life is short! I'M here to enjoy it College Preparatory Echo 1 ; Basketball 3i Band 1; Class Play 1 5 Conservation Club 1,2,3,1 5 Prom Committee 3. ELSIE HILL Next to love, quietness! Homemaking Echo hi F.H.A. 3i Assistant Librarian 3. MARJORIE ANN JOHNSON Cheerfulness is as natural to her as the sparkle in her eye! .v College Prei ratory Echo 1 $ Chorus 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Forensics 1,3,1 ; Class Play 1 5 Pep Club 1 ; Latin Club 2,3; F.H.A. 3,1 5 Student Council 1, 2; Prom Committee 3i Dramatics 1. Twenty PEARL JOHNSON Vivacity is the gift of women Homemaking Echo 1 5 Tatler 35 Chorus 1; Glee Club 2,35 Class Play 1 $ F.H.A. hi Dramatics 1; Prom Committee 3 KENNETH KILPONEN Impossible? There is no such a word! College Preparatory Echo 3,1 5 Football 1,2, 3,1 5 Basketball 1,2,3,1 5 Track 1, 2,3,1 5 Baseball 1,2,3,1 5 Class Play W Club 2,3,1 5 Pep Club 1 5 Latin Club 1,25 Student Council 2,1 , President 1 5 Prom Committee 35 Uthrotar 3, 1 . CT JOSEPH JUSTINAK I'm no Iadie8'man5 one is all I can manage College Preparatory Echo 1 ; Tatler 3,1 5 Class Vice-President 1 5 Football 1 5 Basketball 3,1 5 Track 3,1 5 Baseball 3,1 5 Forensics 3, 1 5 Club 3,1 5 Pep Club 1 5 Dramatics 35 Prom Committee 35 Uthrotar 1 . EVERT KIVI If school life is liberty, then give me death! Industrial Arts ANNA MAE KARLING Argument is food for the mind College Preparatory Echo 1 5 Tatler 25 Class Secretary 35 Band 1, 25 Chorus I5 Forensics I5 Class Play 1 5 Pep Club 1 5 Latin Club 1,25 F.H.A. 35 Student Council I5 Dramatics I5 Prom Committee 3« RAUHA M. KORPELA There is nothing like fun, is there? College Preparatory Echo 1 5 Forensics 2,35 Latin Club 2. EUGENE E. KESKET Either I'll find a way or make one Industrial Arts Track 25 Pep Club 1 . BARBARA LEE KUIVINEN Never sigh when you can sing, but laugh like me at everything College Preparatory Echo 3,1 5 Tatler 1 5 Band I5 Chorus I5 Glee Club 2,3,1 5 Forensics 1 5 Class Play 1 5 W Club 3,1 5 Pep Club 1 5 Latin Club 1,25 F.H.A. 1 5 Cheerleaders 1,2,3,1 5 Student Council 35 Dramatics I5 Prom Committee 3. P 4 Twenty-one INGRID KUJALA Speech is great but silence is greater Homemaking Chorus 1, 3; Glee Club 2, It; Class Play It.; Pep Club It; F. H.A. 3. KATHERINE MARIAN MAKI She has a mind of her own Commercial Echo 3 U, Editor It; Tatler 3yhi Chorus 1,2; Glee Club 3; Forensics 3,k; Class Play It; Pep Club It; Latin Club 1,2; Assistant Librarian 2,3; Salesmen Club It. CHARLOTTE LAKE It s nice to be natural when one is so naturally nice College Preparatory Echo It; Tatler It; Chorus 1,2; Class Play It; Pep Club It; Latin Club 1; Prom Committee 3. ELAINE MATTILA There is a good time coming General Vocational Echo It; Band 1,2; Pep Club It; F.H.A. It; Prom Committee 3. DONALD MAKELA Girls, he's not shy; take a look, then give a sigh Industrial Arts Track 1,2,3,It; W Club I; Pep Club It; Conservation Club 1,2. ROBERT W. MOVRICH The harder I try to be gooder, the worser I get Industrial Arts Football 3; Baseball 3; W Club U; Pep Club It. EVELTN MAKE She does her best in everything College Preparatory Echo It; Tatler It; Class Secretary 1, Treasurer It; Band 1; Chorus 1; Glee Club 2; Forensics 3,U; Class Play It; Pep Club It; Latin Club 1,2; Cheerleaders 1; Student Council It; Prom Committee 3; Salesmen's Club It. BILL MOYLE Life is short and sweet, but ah - the girls are sweeter yet College Preparatory Echo It; Class President ! • Football l,2,3 lt; Basketball 1, 2,3; Tennis 1,2,3,It; W Club 2,3,It; Pep Club U; Latin Club 1; Prom Committee 3« Twenty-two RAY NURMI Enjoy yourself Industrial Arts Track 1; Baseball 3; Class Play h Conservation Club 1, 2,3; Movie Operator l,2,3,li. JACKIE J. O’CONNER Ambition has no rest.' Home making Echo U; Tatler 35 Class Play ii; Pep Club h, F.H.A.3yL; Salesmen’s Club U. RICHARD NYMAN A blush is beautiful but often inconvenient College Preparatory Echo li; Class Vice-President 3; Track 3; Chorus 1; Class Play h; Pep Club L; Conservation Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Movie Operator 1. PATRICIA PATYK TThere there's music, there can be no harm General Vocational Echo 3,U; Tatler 3; Chorus 1, 3; Glee Club 2,3,1 ; Class Play h; Latin Club 1; F.H.A. 3,14; Prom Committee 3 RUSSELL H. OBERG I rest well in all my classes Industrial Arts Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 3; Band 1; Chorus 1,2, 3; Glee Club 2,3; Pep Club U; Conservation Club 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Movie Operator 2,3,li. ROSE PETROFF Every girl has her devilish moments Commercial Echo 3,U; Tatler 3; Class Play li; Prom Committee 3 JUNE H. OBRADOVICH Those eyes, so deep and brown, beware] Homemaking Echo I;; Class Vice-President 1; Chorus 1,2} Glee Club 3; Class Play U; Pep Club U; F. H.A. 3,b; Prom Conmittee 3. JAMES PEZZETTI All great men are dying — and I don’t feel so well myself College Preparatory Echo lij Football 2,3,1;; Basketball 1,2,3,14; Track 2; Baseball 1,2,3,14; Chorus 1; W Club 3, li; Pep Club I4; Conservation Club 1,2,3,14; Prom Chairman 3; Uthrotar I4. Page Twenty-three I RICHARD POLOVITZ He who talks big says little Industrial Arts Echo I ; Class Vice-President 25 Track 35 Class Play 1 5 Conservation Club 1,2,3,1 . HELEN A. SERTICH A very charming person a very charming manner Commercial Echo 1 5 Tatler 3; Class Play 1 5 F.H.A. 3, 1 5 Salesmen's Club 1 . DALE M. ROSTOLLAN Why worry? College Preparatory and Industrial Arts Echo 1 5 Tatler 3; Basketball 1; Track 1,2,3,1 5 Band I5 Class Play 1 5 W Club 2,3,1 5 Prom Committee 3. MARI LOUISE SPEARO A merry heart goes a long way Commercial Echo 1 5 Tatler 35 Band 1,2,3, 1 5 Pep Club 1 . JOYCE ELEANOR SAARI Life is not life without laughter! Commercial Echo 1 5 Tatler 35 Band 1,2,3, 1 5 Pep Club 1 . SALLY LOU TORKKO A charm attends her everywhere Commercial and Homemaking Echo 1 5 Tatler 35 Glee Club 25 Class Play 1 5 F.H.A. 3,1 . ELAINE SAMPSON I don't do much talking, but I do a lot of thinking Homemaking Echo 1 5 Tatler 3,1 5 Chorus I5 Class Play 1 5 Pep Club 1 . VIRGINIA VALESANO She is small, but so is a stick of dynamite Homemaking Echo 1 5 Chorus 1,25 Glee Club 1 5 Forensics 3,1 5 Class Play 1 5 Pep Club I ; F.H.A. 1 5 Dramatics 2. Twenty four SHIRLEY WINDBERG Oh, what a terrible burden is having nothing to do College Preparatory and Commercial Echo 3,h; Tatier 3 1 , Editor u; Chorus 1,2,3; Glee Club 3,1 5 Forensics 3 U; Class Play 1 5 Pep Club 1 ; Latin Club 1,2} Salesmen's Club 2 . CHARLOTTE JEAN VITTONE Happy am I, from care I'mfree Homemaking Echo 1 ; Tatler 3; Chorus 1; Class Play 1 ; Pep Club U; F.H.A. 3; Student Council 3,1 ; Prom Committee 3; Salesmen's Club 1 . ESTHER WIITANEN Earnest in work, friendly to all Homemaking Echo 3 U; Chorus 1; Forensics 3; Class Play 1 } Pep Club 1 } F.H.A. 3; Student Council 3,1 5 Dramatics 1; Prom Committee 3 0 Pott Twenty-five CLASS PROPHECY Norman Ahola -- Discoverer of a circle with four dimensions. Charlene Antilla -- Deep sea diver in Sewer Creek. Geraldine Baker -- Master American Beauty. Bestyetl Corrine Ballone — Director of the Corky School of Charm. Jackie Bedell — Selling hot dogs in the Cannibal Islands. Jeenne Bedell -- Author of What Hadocol Did to Me. Eileen Bertie -- Head nurse at the Mayo Clinic. Gretta Bowker — Paper doll designer. Barbara Bugni — Long distance phone operator between Wakefield and Ironwood. Tom £)ooley — Famous originator of bubbleless bubble gum. Bill Erickson -- Still can’t decide what to do. lsie Hill -- Manufacturer of spit-balls, pea shooters, and sling shots. Norman Hongisto — Forest Ranger on Ellis Island. Richard Jarvenpaa--Experimenting with the growth of noiseless celery. Norman Johns — Lecturer carrying on a crusade against pool-rooms. Marjorie Johnson -- Dancer of the French Can Can at the Stork Club. Pearl Johnson — Floor walker at Macy’s department store. Cyril Justinak — Chief filibusterer in Congress. Anna Mae Karling — Feature editor for True Confessions Magazine. Eugene Keskey — Keeper of deer at the Porcupine Mountains. Ken Kilponen — Fudge-maker at Fannie Farmer’s. Evert Kivi -- Merry-go-round attendant at Coney Island. Rauha Korpela -- Nationally known orator, sponsored by Pippin’s Perfect Prune Juice. Barbara Kuivinen — Designer of sarongs In Alaska. Ingrid Kujala — Drives snow plows for the city of Wakefield. Charlotte Lake -- Operates a bus line around the lake. Donald Makela — Instructor for the Charles Atlas course. Evelyn Maki — Posing for Halo ads. Katherine Maki — Private secretary and bookkeeper to Joe Stalin. Elaine Mattila — Baby sitter in Paris. Bob Movrich — Clown in Ringling Brothers circus. Billy Moyle — Professor of psychology somewhere in Siberia. Ray Nurmi — Put Spike Jones out of circulation. Richard Nyman — Window washer for the Empire State Building. Russell Oberg -- Designer of circular stairs for the Underworld. Helen Obradovich -- Leader of the Boy Scouts. Jackie O’Conner —Corresponding Secretary to the Lonely Hearts’ Club. Patty Patyk -- Directs Rubenstein’s piano playing. Rose Petroff -- Teaches Kindergarten art. James Pezzetti -- U. S. Ambassador to East Prussia. Richard Polovitz — Author of best-seller, How to Avoid Women. Dale Rostallan -- layboy In Miami. Joyce Saarl — Sort of think she’ll be a happy housewife. Elaine Sampson — Town crier in New York City. Helen Sertich — Still trying to grow.. Mary Spearo — Archeologist in Egypt. Sally Torkko — Sells candy on the Chicago Theatre of the Air. Virginia Valesano — Chorus girl with the Powder Puff Follies. Charlotte Vittone -- Counts pennies for the U. S. Bureau of the Mint. Esther Wiitanen — President of the Chatterbox Club. Shirley WIndberg -- Fortune Teller at a Tea Shop. Ptge Twenty six CLASS WILL Norman Ahola leaves his dancing ability to those who occupy the corners at the teen-age dances. Charlene Antllla bequeaths her many talents to her sister Grace. Geraldine Baker leaves, with more Bakers to come. Corrlne Ballone wills her high school beaus to Opal Zuldraulder. Jackie Bedell leaves to tag along after Jack. Jeanne Bedell leaves her skipping out on Don to anyone who can get away with It Eileen Bertie wills her teasings from Mr. Carr to Mary Gottwald. Qretta Bowker claims she needs everything she’s got. Barbara Bugnl leaves sympathy to anyone who had to listen to her musical talent Tom Dooley bequeaths his many years of sports-managing to David Westlund. Bill Erickson leaves his slang for Webster to put In his new dictionary. Elsie Hill and Rauha Korpela leave their talking sessions In homemaking in the mornings to Kenny Rlntamaki and Dennis Mattson. Norman Hongisto leaves all his wind in band to Jane Tyack. Richard Jarvenpaa takes his disinterest in women with him. Norman Johns bequeaths his spelling ability to Tom Beber. Marjorie Johnson leaves her Mail Romances” to Astra Autere. Pearl Johnson wills her energetic ways to Shirley McDonald. Cyril Justlnak leaves his exceedingly bright answers in chemistry to Joe Sutter Anna Mae Karling gives her acting ability to any other Little Women . Eugene Keskey and Russell Oberg leave their nights across the border to Benny Windberg and Arvid Maki. Kenneth Kilponen wants everything he has and refuses to leave anything. Evert Kivi leaves! Barbara Kuivinen leaves her physics class daydreams in the physics lab. Ingrid Kujala wills her pleasant voice to Lois Luoma. Charlotte Lake wills her friendly attitude to Rose Marie Davis. Donald Makela leaves to deliver milk. Evelyn Maki bequeaths her Detiteness to Ruth Minier. Katherine Maki leaves the Commercial office to Shirley ?'aki. Elaine Mattila wills her flaming red hair to Marilyn Gustafson. Robert Movrich leaves his height to Robert Cloon. Bill Moyle leaves his leadership of the senior class to anyone who thinks they can do as well. Raymond Nurmi bequeaths his match chewing sessions to Joyce Johnson. Richard Nyman leaves his deep blush to Charles Kuivinen. Helen Obradovich gives her stubbornness back to the mules. Jackie O’Conner wills her willingness to help to Robert Kumma. Patricia Patyk bequeaths her kid brother troubles to Bette Beber. Rose Petroff leaves, wishing she could take the Art class with her. James Pezzetti leaves the third floor steps for the Janitors to dust. Richard Polovitz wills his boldness to Richard Orlich. Dale Rostollan thought he would leave his car to the Jim Town Gang , but changed his mind. Joyce Saari and Mary Spearo leave their giggles in bookkeeping to Warren Veda and Bill Kinnunen. Elaine Sampson gives her artistic ability to Patsy Gates. Helen Sertich leaves her long walks to school to Bunky Harrison. Sally Torkko wills her sweet ways to Myrna Johnson. Virginia Valesano bequeaths her feud with Mr. eleven to the freshman class. Charlotte Vittone leaves during class to try and get a driver’s license. Esther Wiitanen leaves those days in drafting with much regret. Shirley Windberg wills the editorship of the Tatler with much regret. Page Twenty-seven Barbara B. Charlotte V. Nonaan A. Sally T, JUNIOR PROM P«l Twenty-nine r - UNDERCLASSMEN Pate Thirty-one Row 1: Barbara Lane, Edna Ahonen, Patsy Oates, Tom Beber, Rose Maris Davis, Darlene Jacobson, Lorraine Laine. Row 2: Mr. Kronsich, Miss Sieger, Nancy Benson, Lois Lusa, Myma Johnson, Robert Kumma, Mary Eliason, Nancy Haglund, Donovan Laessig, Mr. Mezzano. Row 3 Gretchen Bolen, Alice Carr, Richard Doney, Richard Hongisto,WiUiam Korpela,Ralph Drier, Mary Gottwald, Norma Harju. Row 1: Patty Savinski, Wallace Porter, James S job] on, Patsy Niemi, Robert Mattson,Jane Tyack, Judith Pezzetti, Ronald Stevens. Row 2: Miss Sieger, David Westlund, Angeline Orlich, Arvid Maki, John Ozzello, Benny Wind- berg, Eunice Pensala, Andrew Stein, Mary Trolla, Mr. Mezzano Row 3: Mr. Kronsich,Robert Ton, Joe Sutter, Gerald Salmela, Leslie Ton, William Verch, Ron- ald Smith, Warren Veda. P te Thirty-two Joe Sutter Tom Beber Rose Marie Davis Lawrence Bruno President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS The J4.8 members of the Junior Class, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kronsich, Mr. Mezzano,and Miss Sieger, have had a very busy year. Their class rings were purchased end delivered before Christmas. In November a very successful magazine sale was staged to replenish the treasury for the annual promenade which was held on May 5 Their prom theme was f,Deep Sea” and all their efforts to meke it successful were well appro elated by all those who attended. «!« Thirty-three Row 3? Clarice Dalbeck, Joyce Johnson, Albert Hanganen, Naomi Jarvi, Robert Lane, Robert Cloon, James Brackett, Charles Kuivinen, Kenneth Linn, James Lepola, Joanne Lane, Marlene Backman. Row 2s Mr. Petranek, Beatrice Kovales, Bette Beber, Jancy Kahila, Richard Baker, Melvin Lepola, Clifford Ferguson, Ralph Harrison, David Luoma, Doris Hocking, Luella Lake, Julie Agriestl, Mrs. Leman. Row Is Beulah Londo, Lois Luoma, Roy Hanganen, Neal Johns, Robert Hero, Arvi Ahonen, James Kilpo-nen, William Kangas, Astra Autere, Mary Ellen Erickson. Row 3s Marguerite Valesano, Jack Patyk, John Sporcich, Dale Mars, Richard Ronn, Elias Wiitanen, Leo Sterck, Opal Zuidmulder. Row 2s Mrs. Imam, Kathlyn Valesano, Angelica Movrich, Ethel Stoole, Audrey Maki, Richard Mattila, James Rolando, Ted SJoblom, Donald Walstrom, Dennis Mattson, Mr. Petranek. Row Is Kenneth Rintamaki, Jean Manley, Roger Osier, Kriss Novak, Walfred Raisanen, Jean Pessetti, Eleanor Mattson, Sydney Saari. Pmge Thirty our Robert Cloon President Donald Walstrom Vice-President v i Bette Beber Secretary Robert Hero Treasurer SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class, composed of 66 students, has held concessions at the games to build up their treasury in preparation for sponsoring the prom next year. Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek are their class sponsors. Past Thirty-fit Row 1« Glenn Aho, Carol Huttunen, Patricia Corcflewski, Robert Hrbacek, Robert Hongisto, Donald Hopkins, Carol Angus, Roberta Colgin, Bruce Bolen, Row 2t Miss Carlson, Clayton Johns, Mary Ann Jacobson, Elmer Haukkala, James Budgick, James Ceronsky, David Brackett, David Doney, Roger Frederickson, Richard Johnson, Patricia Allen,Mr. Cleven. Row 3i Donna Jacobson, Elizabeth Ikola, Geraldine Johnson, Bernard Draxler, Eugene D Antonio, Donald Bugni, Robert Haapoja, Helen Davis, Marilyn Gustafson, Jacqueline Hoffman. Row It Barbara Obprg, Marilyn Saari, David Karling, Joyce Sjoblom, Leslie Wuorinen, William Kinnunen, Martha 0 Conner, LaVerne Lepola, Jerome Yatchak, Shirley McDonald. Row 2: Miss Carlson, Nancy Waataja, Shirley Sampson, Dorothy Nurmi,Wayne SJoblom,Shirley Maki, Louise Movrich, Richard Orlich, Shirley Mattila, Kenneth Nikula, Barbara Murray,Norman Kunes,Mr. Cleven. Row 3s Patricia Makela. Gene Ozsello, Joseph Neveaux, Richard Lusa, Bruce Sprecksel,John Tarro, Allan Young, Sally Saari. Pag Thirty-sin David Karling President Patricia Corolewski Vice-President Donna Jacobson Secretary Robert Haapoja Treasurer FRESHMAN CLASS The ninth grade class consists of 63 students who have staged a candy sale during the first semester and a successful class party in the second semester besides participating in many school activities Their faculty sponsors are Mr. eleven and Miss Carlson who have given them much helpful advice in their activities. Row Is Patricia Laessig, Kenneth Bertetto, James Bedell, Lorraine Backman, Donald Baker, James Haapoja, George Johnson, Patricia Budgick, Gerhard Carlson, Carol Aili, Harold Linn. Row 2: Patricia Linder, Nancy Luoma, George Finco, Sandra Gates, Patricia Fountain, Billy Amerson, Martha Haukkala, Nancy Draxler, Joanne Krook, Grace Antilla, Joe Lunich. Row 3: LaVerne Laine, Betty Jacobson, Carol Jose, Phelps Connor, John Ballone, Leola Dalbeck, Raymond Harvey, Bonnie Forte, Donald Burg, Shirley Lampi, Josephine Kottman, Frances Hanges. Row 1: Sylvester Russ, Eugene Valesano, Marianne Spencer, James Spearo, Charlotte Saari, Ronald Wertanen, Oiva Maki, Clifford Mattila, Carolyn Maki, Raymond Monti. Row 2: Gerald Yon, Emily Mattson, Patricia Yesney, William Newmen, Doris Raisanen, Michael Rydeski, Janet Rostollan, Warren Niemi, Doris Menghini, JoAnn Maki, Susanne Mooney, Jack Spearo. Row 3: Nancy Stoole, Loretta Minier, Richard Newman, Richard Verch, Dorothy Rolando, William Walters, Clarence Murray, Kathryn Zuidmulder, Curtis Rice, Shirley Weber, Carol Salmela, Carol Saari. Pmge Thirty-eight President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Emily Mattson Ray Monti Joanne Krook Ray Linder The eighth grade is composed of 72 students who have been active in many school activities and have held a class party in November. Miss Windberg and Vr. Dianich are their class sponsors. EIGHTH GRADE Pate Thirty-nint Row Is Raymond Gumm, Arthur Jarvenpaa, Darlene Anderson, Patty Benson, Jeanne Jarvela, Con-chita Garcia, Darlene Krook, Nancy Lepola, Ruth Karling, James Krznarich, James Jacobson. Row 2: Edward Hocking, Earl Laine, Jack Hero, Marjorie Galinatz, Judith Gembolis, Gail Eschen- bauch, Patricia Huttunen, William Harvey, Darrol Dalbeck, Michael Ikola. Row 3: William Lusa, Donald Doney, Vernon Johnson, Marjorie Harvey, Dorothy Hill, Elaine John- son, Carol Koski, Russell Johnson, Duane Forte, Douglas Gallo,Benjamin Leffel. Row 1; Melvin Nikula Dale Spurgeon, Joseph Orlich, Dorothy Popovich, Shirley Stevens, Delores Fikka, Donald Pezzetti, Roger Rintamaki, Kenneth Wuorinen. Row 2: Douglas Sterck, Alvin Wertanen, Ronald Ranta,Anna Miskovich, Karen Seppa,Robert Raisanen, Harold Sager, Robert Strasser, Barbara Monti. Row 3: Anna Trolla, Bernadette Ravelli, Sylvia Saari, Joe Ringsmuth, Corrine Tomcayk, James Stevens, Carol Salmi, Carla Mattson, Adele Rydeski, Jack Saari. Poge forty President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sylvia Saari Gail Eschenbauch Jack Hero Melvin Nikula Enrolled in the seventh grade are 62 students who hare taken part in many extra activities. One of the most important events of the year was their successful class party in January. They hare as their class sponsor Mr. Marshall, who is assisted by Miss Johnson, J SEVENTH GRADE CLUBS Fmge Forty-three CHEERLEADERS Front Row: Nancy Haglund, Bette Beber, Jeanne Bedell. Back Row: Barbara Kuivinen, Jean Manley, Darlene Jacobson, Rosemarie Davis. L to R: Betty Jacobson, Marilyn Saari, Barbara Murray, Marianne Spencer, Janet Rostollan, Doris RaisaneiijDonna Jacobson. r ge Forty-four Row 1: Richard Jarvenpaa, Glenn Aho, Robert Hrbacek, Bernard Draxler, Neal Johns, Jimmy Kilponen, Leslie Wuorinen, Donald Walstrom, Ronald Kremposki, Robert Hongisto, Gene Ozzello. Row 2i Norman Kunes, Wayne Sjoblom, Andrew Stein, David Karling, Jerome Yatchak, James Rolando, Norman Johns, Donald Hopkins, David Doney, Elmer Haukkala, Roger Frederickson, Kenneth Nikula, James Budgick, Richard Johnson, Clayton Johns. Row 3: Roger Osier, Joseph Tarro, Jack Patyk, Donald Bugni, Eugene D'Antonio, Richard Hongisto, John Sporcich, Robert Lane, Dick Lusa, Ralph Drier, James Pezzetti, Robert Hero. Row Ut Mr. Marshall, William Korpela, Richard Polovitz, Tom Dooley, Norman Hongisto, Bruce Sprecksel, James Brackett, Richard Ronn, Charles Kuivinen, Robert Haapoja. CONSERVATION CLUB The Conservation Club’s purpose is to stimulate student interest in outdoor life and the conservation of our natural resources. The club meetings consist of a business meeting and a speaker from the conservation department or a movie on conservation. The subjects studied in the club are forestry, fur trapping, deer yard study, photography, wood identification and wild life. Mr. Marshall is the sponsor and Richard Hongisto is the president. P 4‘ Forty-fit Row 1, L. to R.: Helen Sertich, Ethel Stoole, Jeanne Bedell, Charlene Antilla, Elaine Mattila, Marjorie Johnson, Angelica Movrich, Virginia Valesano, Kathlyn Valesano, Patricia Patyk. Row 2: Miss Carlson, Nancy Waataja, Dorothy Nurmi, Barbara Murray, LaVerne Lepola, Martha 0 Conner, Shirley Maki, Shirley Mattila, Patricia Allen, Louise Movrich. Row 3i Sally Torkko, Barbara Kuivinen, Jackie 0 Conner, Barbara Bugni, Corrine Ballone, Alice Carr, Eileen Bertie, Helen Davis, Elizabeth Ikola, Geraldine Johnson, Pearl Johnson, Helen Obradovich. F. H. A. Under the sponsorship of Miss Carlson, the F.H.A. was again reorganized. The F.H.A. has held concessions at the basketball games and have sponsored a candy sale. The purpose of the F.H.A. is: To promote a growing appreciation of the Joys and satisfactions of homemaking; to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership; to encourage democracy in home and community life; to work for good home and family life for all; and to further interest In home economics. Officers of the F.H.A. are: President, Marjorie Johnson; Vice-Pres id ent, Virginia Valesano; Secretary, Eileen Bertie; Treasurer, Helen Obradovich; Historian, Barbara Bugni; Parlimentarian, Patty Patyk; Reporter, Jeanne Bedell; and Song Leader, Alice Carr. Page Forty-six Row 1: Shirley McDonald, Mary Ann Jacobson, Sydney Saari, Carol Huttunen, Jeanne Bedell, Ralph Harrison, Audrey Maki, Patricia Corolewski, David Karling, Bette Eeber. Rcw 2: Donna Jacobson, Sally Saari, Jean Pezzetti, Jackie Hoffman, Marilyn Gustafson, Kriss Novak, Marguerite Valesano, Jean Manley, Joanne Lane, Astra Autere, Mrs. Butler. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Butler, is composed of 20members. The purpose of the club is to obtain a better understanding of the Roman language and the customs of the people. The maln 8lm of the Latin Club is to sponsor a successful banquet in true Roman fashion. A club paper. The Arrectis Auribus, is written and published every nine weeks by the members of the club. J Officers are: President, Jeanne Bedell; Vice-President, Bette Beber; Secretary, Sydney Saari; Treasurer, Donna Jacobson; Sergeant-at-Arms, Ralph Harrison. P Hc Forty-seven PEP CLUB Row Is Elaine Sampson, Robert Hrbacek, Robert Hongisto, Elaine Mattila, Astre Autere, Lorraine Laine, Audrey Maki, Mary Eliason, David Westlund, Elmer Haukkala, Mary Spearo. Row 2s Miss Sieger, Julie Agresti, Louise Movrich, Norman Kunes, Nancy Haglund, Patricia Allen, Angelica Movrich, Patricia Corolewski, Marilyn Saari, LaVeme Lepola, Mary Ann Jacobson, Bette Beber, Barbara Murray, Nancy Benson, Mr. eleven. Row 3s Jackie Bedell, Helen Obradovich, Barbara Kuivinen, Darlene Jacobson, Jane tyack, Patsy Niemi, Katherine Maki, Donna Jacobson, Marilyn Gustafson, Jacqueline Hoffman, Joyce Johnson, Row Us Barbara Bugni, Mary Gottwald, Eileen Bertie, Corrine Ballone, Richard Nyman, Eugene Keske Cyril Justinak, Bruce Sprecksel, Norman Ahola, Alice Carr, Kriss Novak, Lois Luoma, Wallace Ibrter, Norman Johns. Row 1: Gretta Bowker, Jeanne Bedell, Ethel Stoole, Mary Ellen Erickson, Eunice Pensala, Esther Wiitanen, Ralph Harrison, Evelyn Maki, Shirley Windberg, Joyce Saari, Lois Lusa, Carol Huttunen. Row 2s Miss Sieger, Nancy Waataja, Ingrid Kujala, Shirley Mattila, Kathlyn Valesano, Shirley McDonald, Mary Trolla, Marjorie Johnson, Virginia Valesano, Shirley Sampson, Dorothy Nurmi, Beatrice Kovales, Clayton Johns, Mr. eleven. Row 3s Robert Movrich, Geraldine Johnson, Elizabeth Ikola, Sally Saari, Jackie 0 Conner, Helen Davis, Patsy Gates, Naomi Jarvi, Rose Marie Davis, Joanne Lane, Jean Manley, Sydney Saari, Edna Ahonen, David Karling, David Brackett, Kenneth Nikula. Row Us Beulah Londo, Bill Moyle, James Pezzetti, Charles Kuivinen, Tom Dooley, Joe Sutter, Kenneth Kilponen, Jack Patyk, Tom Beber, Charlotte Vittone, Barbara Lane, Marguerite Valesano. Page Forty-eight Row It Bette Beber, Loie Luoma, Jane Tyack, Mrs. Leman, Darlene Jacobson, David Westlund, James Kllponen. Row 2t Nancy Haglund, Joanne Lane, Robert Hero, Robert Cloon, Joe Sutter, Rose Uarle Davis. PHOTO CLUB The Photo Club promotes Interest In photography, developing of pictures and printing of pictures. This organization owns a fine camera and has been working for funds with which to purchase a speed graflex camera. The club consists of thirteen members from tenth through twelfth grades. The officers are. President, Joe Sutter; Vice President, David Westlund; Recording Secretary, Jane Tyack; Corresponding Secretary, Darlene Jacobson; Treasurer, Lois Luoma, Mrs. Leman Is the sponsor. Page Forty-nine Row 1: Roberta Colgin, Joyce Sjoblom, Charlene Antilla, Donald Hopkins, Charlotte Vittone, Lois Lusa, Sydney Saari, Ethel Stoole, Evelyn Maki, Angelica Movrich. Row 2: Richard Orlich, Dorothy Nurmi, Patricia Allen, Martha O’Conner, William Kinnunen, Shirley Maki, Louise Movrich, Helen Sertich, Julie Agriesti, Mr. Duffin. Row 3: Joyce Johnson, Elizabeth Ikola, Katherine Maki, Clarice Dalbeck, Robert Haapoja, Dale Mars, Eugene D’Antonio, Helen Davis, Jackie O’Conner, Geraldine Johnson, Carol Angus, Shirley Windberg. SALESMEN'S CLUB This newly organized club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Duffin, consists of 31 members. It was established for the purpose of assisting those organizations which needed help with the concessions at the games, for many organizations did not have-enough members available to work on the concessions. The officers of the club are President, Evelyn Maki; Secretary-Treasurer, Elfza-beth Ikola. pat f f y Row 1, L. to R.t Bob Movrich, Melvin Lepola, Jeanne Bedell, Arvi Ahonen, Robert Mattson, Roger Osier, Barbara Kuivinen, David Westlund. Row 2 James Lepola, Dale Rostollan, Kenneth Kilponen, John Sporcich, Tom Beber, Charles Kuivinen, William Moyle, Donald Makela, Coach Yatchak. Row 31 William Erickson, Tom Dooley, Gerald Salmela, Bob Cloon, Joe Sutter, Cyril Justinak, Jim Pezzetti. W CLUB The purpose of the W Club Is to promote interest in athletic events and to promote school spirit. They also try to prevent the wearing of unearned letters and numerals by students Each year they assist in the purchase of at least one item of equipment for use in athletics. The officers of the group are as follows: President, James Pezzetti; Vice-President, Gerald Salmela; Secretary, Jeanne Bedell; Treasurer, David Westlund; and Sergeant-at-arms, Bi l Erickson Coach Yatchak is the sponsored the group. Page Fifty-on ACTIVITIES Row 1: Betty Jacobson, Patricia Fountain, Robert Hrbacek, David Westlund, Sandra Gates, Ralph Harrison, Martha Haukkala, Shirley McDonald, Warren Nieni, David Karling, Emily Mattson, LaVerne Lepola. Row 2: Kenneth Rintamaki, Nancy Benson, Nancy Waataja, Beatrice Kovales, Norman Kunes, Mary Ann Jacobson, Curtis Rice, David Brackett, Myron Swanson, Elmer Haukkala, Barbara Oberg, Janet Rosto-llan, Carol Aili. Row 3s Carolyn Maki, Nancy Luoraa, Nancy Draxler, JoAnne Maki, Bette Beber, Mary Spearo, Robert Hongisto, Audrey Maki, Jacqueline Hoffman, Patricia Corolewski, Jackie Bedell, Carol Huttunen, Gretta Bowker, Mary Trolla, Doris Menghini. Row hr Phelps Connor, Shirley Weber, Joyce Saari, Joanne Lane, Carol Jose, Jean Pezzetti, Jean Manley, Marguerite Valesano, Sally Saari, Marilyn Gustafson, Judith Pezzetti, Donna Jacobson, Marlene Backman, Donald Walstrom, Mr. Carl E. Nelson. Row 5s Darlene Jacobson, Kathryn Zuidraulder, Dorothy Rolando, Jane Tyack, Alice Carr, Eileen Bertie, Mary Gottwald, Patsy Gates, Rose Marie Davis, Lois Luoma, Barbara Bugni. Row 6: John Ozzello, Jack Patyk, Ronald Smith, William Verch, Norman Hongisto, James Brackett, William Walter, Albert Hanganen. BAND The Wpkefield High School Band, consisting of 75 members, is still recognized as one of the finest bands on the range. The band has added additional interest to the football games by its fine� marching. It has also played at numerous assemblies and at the basketball games, both at home and away. The band presented a fine concert this year and they also enjoyed the opportunity of going to Ashland to hear the U.S. Marine Band, which was enjoyed by all. Officers are: President, Norman Hongisto; Vice-President, Jackie Bedell; Secretary, Darlene Jacobson; Treasurer, Gretta Bowker; and Sergeant-at-Arms, Ralph Harrison. P ge Fifty tour Row 1: Virginia Valesano, Barbara Murray, Dorothy Nurmi, Jackie Bedell, Beulah Londo, Joyce Slo- blom, Shirley Maki, Shirley Sampson, Patricia Patyk. Row 2: Carol Angus, Patricia Savlnski, Qretchen Bolen, Alice Carr, Clarice Dalbeck, Elizabeth Ikola, Barbara Kuivinen, Mary Ellen Erickson. GLEE CLUB There are 20 members in the girl’s gle« club. The group has sung at school programs during the year. Miss Mary Johnson was the director until Thanksgiving time. Since then they have been directed by a substitute teacher. Fifty-five Row Is Gretta Bowker, Mary Eliason, Evelyn Maki, Audrey Maki, Nonna Harju, Tom Beher, John Ozzello, Shirley Windberg, Esther Yfiitanen, Judith Pezzetti. Row 2: Mary Ann Jacobson, Virginia Valesano, Nancy Haglund, Marjorie Johnson, Carol Huttunen, Donna Jacobson, David Westlund, Sydney Saari, Mary Trolla, Donovan Laessig. Row 3s Jeanne Bedell, Katherine Maki, Barbara Kuivinen, Joanne Lane, Eileen Bertie, Kriss Novak, Patsy Gates, Darlene Jacobson, Lois Luoma, Mrs. Mattson. Row hi Alice Carr, Rauha Korpela, Gretchen Bolen, Cyril Justinak, Bill Verch, Joe Sutter, Jane Tyack, Mary Gottwald, Rose Marie Davis. FORENSICS Students of the Wakefield High School participated in the second semester forensic’s activities of the Michipan High School Forensic Association. Students took part in the following divisions: declamation, dramatic reading, extempore speech and oratory. They were under the direction of Mrs. Anna Mattson. P e ntty-ii Row 1: Sally Torkko, Mary Spearo, Pearl Johnson, Rose Petroff, Shirley Windberg, Katherine Maki, Jackie 0 Connor, Charlotte Vittone, Esther Wiitanen, Helen Obradovich, Joyce Saari. Row 2: Marjorie Johnson,Charlotte Lake, Charlene Antilla, Evelyn Maki, Elaine Mattila, Geraldine Baker, Helen Sertich, Elaine Sampson, Patricia Patyk, Virginia Valesano. Row 3: Jackie Bedell, Barbara Kuivinen, Barbara Bugni, Eileen Bertie, Dale Rostollan, Corrine Ballone, James Pezzetti, Kenneth Kilponen, Rauha Ko ela, Elsie Hill, Mrs. Mattson. Kow 1 : Norman Johns, Bill Moyle, Richard Nyman, N rman Hongisto, Tom Dooley, Cyril Justinak, Bill Erickson, Norman Ahola, Mr. Korpi. The Echo staff is composed of members of the Senior class and a few members from the Junior class. Katherine Maki is the editor. Assistant editor is Evelyn Maki. The sponsors are Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Korpi who both h8ve spent a lot of time working with the Echo staff. Pt Fifty-ttven Row Is Charlotte Lake, Evelyn Maki, Jackie Bedell, Edna Ahonen, Shirley Windberg, Jane Tyack, Darlene Jacobson, Donna Jacobson, Carol Huttunen, Barbara Lane. Row 2: Nancy Benson, Mary Ann Jacobson, Gretta Bowker, Eunice Pensala, Angelina Orlich, Myma Johnson, Mary Eliason, Elaine Sampson, Mary Trolla, Donovan Laessig. Row 3: Jeanne Bedell, Barbara Kuivlnen, Lois Luoma, Lorraine Laine, Gretchen Bolen, Tom Beber, John Ozzello, Katherine Maki, Norma Harju, Judith Pezzetti. Row Us Barbara Bugni, Rose Marie Davis, Kriss Novak, Corrine Ballone, Cyril Justinak, Mrs. Mattson, Tom Dooley, Mr. Korpi, Joe Sutter, Mary Gottwald, Eileen Bertie. TATLER The Tatler staff is composed of members of the Journalism class or those who have taken Journalism. The mimeographing and typing is done by the typing IT class. The Tatler is a mimeographed publication which comes out once a month and brings the students up-to-date on current affairs. Shirley Windberg is editor-in-chief. Assistant editor is Jane Tyack. The Tatler is sponsored by Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi. Page Fifty-eight Row Is George Johnson, Patricia Linder, Nancy Luoma, Carolyn Maki, Patsy Huttunen, Conchita Garcia, Ronald Wertanen. Row 2: Mr. Kronsich, George Finco, Janet Rostollan, Nancy Stoole, Gerald Yon, Warren Niemi, La- Veme Laine, Harold Linn, Donald Doney, Mr. Foster. Row 3: William Harvey, Doris Raisanen, Sylvia Saari, Dorothy Rolando, Carol Salmela, Betty Jacob- son, William Lusa, Carol Seppa. JUNIOR JOURNAL The main purpose of the Junior Journal is to keep the Junior high students up-to-date on happenings in and around the building. Co-editors of the staff are Pat Linder end Warren Niemi; Assistant editors, Janet Rostollan and Harold Linn, Reporters: Sylvia Saari, William Harvey, Jerry Vateofsky, Donald Doney, Conchita Gar- cia, Karen Seppa, Patricia Huttunen, and Billy Lusa from the 7th grade. Reporter from the 8th grade are: Ronald Wertanen, Betty Jacobson, Dorothy Rolando, Myron Swanson, Nancy Stoole, Nancy Luoma, Gerald Yon, Doris Raisanen, LaVerne Laine, Carol Salmela, George Finco, George Johnson, and Carolyn Maki. The sponsors of the paper are Mr. Kronsich and Mr. Foster. P te Fifty-nine Row 1: Nancy Benson, Gretta Bowker, Evelyn Maki, Marguerite Valesano, David Westlund, James Ro- lando, Sydney Saari, Carol Huttunen. Row 2: Esther Wiitanen, Charlotte Vittone, Lois Luoma, Bernard Draxler, Tom Beber Kenneth Kilpo- nen, Richard Lusa, Rose Marie Davis, Elizabeth Ikola, Mr. Duffin. SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council consists of students from grades 9-12. There is a member from each home room. They are elected by the student body. The council sponsored a Hallowe en party and planned the homecoming. The officers of the group are: President, Kenneth Kilponen; Vice-President, Tom Beber; Secretary, Evelyn Maki; Corresponding Secretary, Rose Marie Davis; and Treasurer, David Westlund. Page Sixty Row Is Jeanne Jarvela, Doris Raisanen, Miss Windberg, Warren Niemi, Eugene Valesano. Row 2: Billy Lusa, Anna Trolla, Richard Verch, Donald Doney, Martha Haukkala, Charlotte Saari. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The Junior Student Council, sponsored by Miss Windberg, is composed of students in the seventh and eighth grades. Their duties are to take care of the locker key and collect locker key dues. They also take care of the halls to see that everyone obeys the rules for order. The officers are as follows: President, Doris Raisanen; Secretary, Eugene Val- esano; and Treasurer, Warren Niemi. Page Sixty-one Row Is James Jacobson, James Krznarich, Arthur Jarvenpaa, Donald Pezzetti, Michael Ikola, Kenneth Wuorinen, Douglas Sterck, Roger Rintaroaki, Melvin Nikula. Row 2: George Johnson, Duane Forte, Ronald Ranta, Donald Doney, Kenneth Bertetto, Raymond Monti, Benny Leffel, William Lusa, Oiva Uaki, Ronald Wertanen, Jack Hero, Miss Windberg. Row 3: George Finco, Gerald Ion, James Haapoja, Michael Rydeski, Joseph Ringsmuth, Clarence Murray, Harold Linn, James Bedell, Eugene Valesano, Darrol Dalbeck, William Harvey. PATROL BOYS The Patrol Boys, directed by Miss Alfie Windberg, have many responsibilities. They protect students at highway crossings on the way to and from school, nmaintaining order and assisting fans at football and basketball games and many other things. They held regular meetings and publish their own year book. They are given a banquet once a year by the school board. This year the Street Patrol Captain is Harold Linn and the Captain at athletic events is James Haapoja. page Sixty-two Standing: Tom Dooley, Joe Sutter, James Pezzetti. Seated: William Erickson, Kenneth Kilponen, Cyril Justinak, Tom Beber. UTHROTARS The Uthrotar program started in 1937 in Wakefield under the supervision of Robert Burns, who is known as the Father of the Uthrotars because he was tv ne who started it. Since then, the movement has become nationwide and even a few foreign countries have adopted the plan. A Uthrotar is chosen by the following qualifications: Leadership, Scholars o, Dependability, and Sportsmanship. There is one Uthrotar choson each month by the Rotary Club and he attends meetings as an honary member. During the past fourteen years, over 100 Uthrotars have been chosen in Wakefield. Page Sixty-Jour SENIOR CLASS PLAY Left to Right: Barbara Kuivinen, Marjorie Johnson, Eileen Bertie, Anna Mae Karling, Evelyn Maki, Katherine Maki. Left to Right: Shirley Windberg, Gretta Bowker, Virginia Valesano, Eileen Bertie, Marjorie Johnson, Anna Mae Karling. Page Sixty-five ATHLETICS Sixty-men A SQUAD Row 1 L to R: William Moyle, Cyril Justinak, Tom Dooley,Kenneth Kilponen, William Erickson, James Pezzetti, Tom Beber. Row 2 L to R: Coach Yatchak, Ronald Smith, Arvi Ahonen, James Brackett, Joe Sutter, Robert Cloon, Gerald Salmela, James Lepola, Albert Hanganen, Mr. Carr, David Westlund. Row 3 L to R: Robert Hero, Ronald Stevens,Neal Johns, John Ozzello, Richard Doney, John Sporcich, Charles Kuivinen, Roger Osier, Melvin Lepola, Janes Kilponen. B SQUAD Back Row: Robert Hongisto, Kenneth Linn, Bruce preckseL, Richard Lusa, Joe Tarro. Front Row: Ronald Smith, Richard Johnson, James Rolando, Gene Ozzello, David Brackett, Norman Kunes. Page Sixty-eight FOOTBALL Winning football teams and Wakefield have become synonymous. That's right] No matter where you go throughout the Upper Peninsula when mention is made of Wakefield, immediately the discussion turns to football. You have made it that way by your very fine performances on the gridiron in the past several years. The outlook for the 1950 campaign did not look too promising because of the terrific loss of experienced personnel through graduation. Coach Roman Yatchak and Vernon Carr and a bunch of eager boys worked long and hard for their important test at Houghton in their season's opener. You know the result- flashing mid-season polish, the underdog Cardinals spilled that old proverbial Dope Bucket and walloped the Gremlins 38-6. The boys continued their spirited play against a weak Lake Linden team and won out easily l l -0. L'Anse, tabbed as one of the strongest teams in the Western Upper Peninsula conference, provided Coach Yatchak's team with their toughest test. Despite being out-weighed, but not out-fought, the Cards battled the big Hornet eleven to a 13-13 stalemate. When a comparatively green outfit bumps a veteran aggregation, no matter how wonderfully they play, they will make mistakes. That is the price of inexperience. A strong Crystal Falls eleven took advantage of several Wakefield mistakes to win 18-7. You can't keep a good team down, so the boys were really up for their game with Bessemer, their one county rival. The Cards won 1 0-0. Plagued by injuries, the Wakefield eleven dropped a real ding-dong 26-19 battle to Ontonagon at the Lake Superior city. Victory, especially at homecoming time, is sweet. Trailing 12-6, going into the last period of their game with Hancock, the Cardinals climaxed a wonderful homecoming celebration and a successful season, by rallying for four touchdowns to win 30-12. One must admire the fine spirit and co-operation between the coach and the team that has been so noticeable at Wakefield High School this year. And too, one must admire the fine attitude and sportsmanship that is displayed by Cardinal football teams. You know, they are all contributing factors to a great team, a great coach, and a great season. September 9 SEASON'S RECORD Wakefield 38 Houghton 6 September 16 Wakefield Ut Lake Linden 0 September 23 Wakefield 13 L'Anse 13 September 30 Wakefield 7 Crystal Falls 18 October 7 Wakefield 1 0 Bessemer 0 October ll Wakefield 19 Ontonagon 26 October 21 Wakefield 30 Hancock 12 Denotes home games The Cardinal gridders receiving special recognition in the All-Conference selection and Western U. P. Football conference are: (Kenneth Kilponen also was selected for the All U. P. team.) FIRST TEAM Kenneth Kilponen, Guard Tom Beber, Back SECOND TEAK Bill Erickson, Back HONORABLE MENTION Cyril Justinak, Back Gerald Salmela, End WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA CONFERENCE STANDING Team 1st 2nd 3rd i th 5th 6 th 7th L'Anse Ontonagon Wakefield Hancock Baraga Houghton Lake Linden Won 5 5 3 3 2 1 0 Lost 0 1 1 3 3 5 6 Tie 1 1 Page Sixty-nine CAPTAIN, BILL ERICKSON 3 years; quarterback. let terman 50 squad. is cked8 1 ®1161 for coupled with his field ®outhlP®w passing, hla sleight of haJd Jehfnd® 1 9kl11’ too much for the nn™ nd line’ Proved vicious tackllno- °J?u° lng defense. His srs. r� sr vr andW5lf ese!°Ur mSln C°gS ln b°th offense M0ST LUABLE PLAYER ; let-terman for 3 years; guard. jKf!? Was the ”J9ck all trades' on the squad this year. Butch played a stellar game at guard and did some fine punting and place kicking. When our backfield lost a starter, who shifted to his position? Kilponen, of course. Ken played fullback one half of a game without even having run through the plays ln practice. Ken could play most any position well. He was our defensive captain from his line backer spot. TOM DOOLEY; and end. letterraan for 1 year; Tom was a good tackle. He was used quite a bit at offensive tackle, although he played some at an end position. He was one of our best defensive ends. Tom took the tough football grind for two years before winning his letter in his third year of competition. Tom is one of the unseen players who Improve the team by pushing the first team for their berths. BILL MOYLE; letterman for 1 year; end. Bill was a small but determined pass receiver. He snagged passes for considerable gains during the season. On de-fense ho held down a halfback P0® 1??' On his first Interception he went all t way for T.D. JIV PEZZETTI; letterman for 2 years; half-)ack. -am-” '•« ?? ;he Card backflold . _ He made ipirit no opponent coul would-be tack- ffective use of to spin m]afortune of ers found out. Jim ha was absont from pralnlng his ankle nrne jim will be he lineup on our 1 ®tf . consistent ard to replace as he was round gainer• r J . ! m PA£e Seventy-one A SQUAD Row 1: Robert Kumma, Robert Mattson, Wallace Porter, Kenneth Kilponen, James Pezzetti, TomBeber. Row 2: Tom Dooley, manager, Richard Doney, Joe Sutter, William Erickson, Gerald Salmela, Cyril Justinak, Mr. Yatchak. E SQUAD Row It Neal Johns, Ralph Harrison, Robert Hero, James Kilponen, Ted Sjoblom, Coach Vernon Carr. Row 2: David Westlund, Manager, Roger Osier, Kriss Novak, Robert Cloon, Charles Kuivinen, John Sporcich. Page Seventy-two JR. HIGH SQUAD Row Is David Karling, Robert Hongisto, Donald Hopkins, Leslie Wuorinen, Richard Johnson, Norman Kunes, Wayne Sjoblom. Row 2x David Brackett, Donald Bugni, Bruce Spreksel, Eugene D'Antonio, Richard Lusa, Joseph Tairo, Mr. Mezzano. BASKETBALL The Wakefield Cardinal basketball team emerged from a hectic, heartbreaking season this year, with a 7-10 record, not bad considering the height and reserve strength of the team. The outcome of eight games were decided by a four point margin, one of these being the game against Iron River at the district tournament held in Crystal Falls, which the Red Birds lost by a 50-46 oount. The scoring punch was provided by the three senior members of the squad. Leading the scoring for the Wakefield five was Captain Bill Eriokson, sharp shooting guard who scored a total of 283 points, an average of 15.7 points per game. Next in scoring was Ken Kilponen, scrappy forward who was a demon on rebounds. His total point output for the season was 168. Kilponen was followed by Cy Justinak, who alternated from center to forward. Cy hit for 145 points during the 17 game season. The team, as a whole scored 879 points, an average of 48.3 points. Wakefield's opponents scored 906 points while averaging 50.3 points per game. Next year the team will be built around the three junior regulars, namely, Joe Sutter, Jerry Salmela, and Tom Beber. They will be aided by Bob Mattson, who saw plenty of action this seasoa These four will be backed up by two other juniors, Lawrence Bruno and Tom Porter, and by the host of sophomores who played on this year's B team. A word should be said for the fine Job of managing done by Tom Dooley, Varsity manager. The scores of games are as follows: Opponents Score Wakefield Score St. Ambrose 48 Wakefield 56 Ontonagon 4$ Wakefield 42 L'Anse 43 Wakefield 51 Hurley 53 Wakefield 39 Ironwood 61 Wakefield 36 Bessemer 31 Wakefield 59 Ontonagon 51 Wakefield 53 Dt Padua 58 Wakefield 56 Ashland 50 Wakefield 52 Park Falls 66 Wakefield 37 Bessemer 38 Wakefield 60 Hurley 70 Wakefield 48 St. Ambrose 47 Wakefield 66 Ironwood 38 Wakefield 35 Ashland 41 Wakefield 33 Crystal Falls 60 Wakefield 56 Park Falls 56 Wakefield 54 Iron River 50 Wakefield Lb Page Sam ty-three Row Is David ;7estlunu, Thomas Dooley, Anthony Zielinski, William Moyle, William Erickson, James Kilponen. Row 2: Lawrence Bruno, Joseph Sutter, James Wojciehowski, William Mezzano, James Brackett, Coach Duffin. Row 3: Donald V.'alstrom, John Ozzello, Kriss Novak, Robert Hero, James Rolando, Ralph Harrison. Coach F.W. Duffin s Wakefield Cardinal is squad had another great season. Heavy favorites to repeat in conference and U. P. Class C p?ay the Red Bird netters lived up to their roll favor-and captured their second straight M-W inference tennis title and their sixth straight U.P. cliampionship. It was during tr 1950 season t Coach Duffin's squad suffered ‘heir first team setback in two years, when L£arqueite blanked them 7-0 in a dual meet. ill Erickson and Bill Moyle, kingpins in the Card net team, repeat as M-'T conference doubles titlists and U.P, Class C doubles champs. Dual Meet Marquette 7 Wakefield 0 M-.7 Conference Wakefield 25 Ironwood 12 Hurley 10 Ashland 8 Bessemer 0 U. P. Class C Meet Wakefield 9.75 Baraga (Mqt.) 6.25 Crystal Falls 3.25 J.D. Pierce (Hot.) 2.00 Stambaugh 1.00 St. Joseph (Esc.) 1.00 Page Seventyfive Bill Moyle, Bill Erickson Row Is Donald Makela, Robert Yon, Kenneth Kilponen, Paul Gottwald, Rudy Valesano, Ward Zuidmulder, Matt Wuorinen. Row 2: Coach Roman Yatchak, Russel Oberg, Raymond Maki, William Mezzano, James Wojciehowski, Jerry Salmela, David Osier, Ronald Smith, Dale Rostollan, Mr. Carr. Row 3s Melvin Lepola, Neal Johns, Thomas Beber, Kenneth Linn, Robert Mattson, John Sporcich, William Kanges, Robert Hero. TRACK Lacking the all-around balance and depth of previous seasons, the Wakefield High School track and field squad turned in very good performances despite the lack in quantity. Bessemer dethroned Wakefield as the District Class C track champiens. The Cards placed third in the Wakefield Invitational, second in the district event held at Irenwood, third in the M-W meet and fifth in the U.P. meet held at Houghton. Wakefield Invitational Irenwood Bessemer Wakefield Ashland Hurley 76.00 40.00 29.00 5.00 1.50 U.P. Class C Meet Irenwood Total Points 76.75 Bessemer 36.00 Wakefield 21.00 Ewen 8.00 Trout Creek .25 Class C District Meet Bessemer 59.00 Wakefield 46.00 Crystal Palls 24.00 Ontonagon 9.00 Ewen 4.00 Munising 37.25 L'Anse 35.00 Bessemer 31.00 Gladstone 22.00 Wakefield 19.00 Ontonagon 11.00 Hancock 9.00 Crystal Falls 7.00 Baraga 6.00 Houghton 5.25 Lake Linden 4.00 Painsdale 3.25 Ewen 2.00 Page Seventy-six Row Is Robert Movrich, William Kangas, Thomas Beber, Charles Kuivinen, Richard Doney, Robert Hero David Westlund, George Finco, batboy. , Row 2: Coach Roman Yatchak, William Erickson, Kenneth Kilponen, Cyril Justinak, Allan Halberr, William liezzano, Albert Hanganen, Robert Mattson. The Wakefield baseball team of 1950 sort of dumped the ol apple cart when they took the v-W (Michigan-Wisconsin) Conference title. The ard 1 came up against some Very tough opponents but played like veterans. Some very excellent pitching by the captain-elect of the team, Allan Hal-berg, held the team together over the rough spots. After the first three games things looked pretty gloomy for the Cards . They won the first one against Park Falls, but lost the next two straight to Ironwood and Hurley respectively. 1 hey Wakefield Score Opponents Score Wakefield h Park Falls 1 Wakefield 3 Ironwood 17 Wakefield 1 Hurley 10 Wakefield 13 Ashland 6 Wakefield 5 Bessemer 2 Wakefield 7 Park Falls h Wakefield 2 Ironwood 1 Wakefield 6 Hurley 5 Wakefield . 11 Ashland h Wakefield 7 Bessemer 3 were real drubbings. Ironwood took us to the cleaners to the tune of 17-3. Hurley then invaded the Cardinal stadium and went home on the long end of a 10-1 score. After this the Cards jumped on the gravy train and piled up seven straight victories. Allan Halherg was the winning pitcher of all these games, but was relieved by Cyril Justinak and Dick Doney at times. The scores of the games are as follows: Batting Average AB R H Ave. C. Justinak 77 10 10 7771 T. Beber 32 0 11 .3li6 B. Erickson 21 h 7 .333 A. Halberg 33 6 10 .303 B. Mezzano 28 3 g .286 R. Mattson 32 7 A .272 .260 K. Kilponen 23 6 6 C. Kuivinen 12 2 1 .083 B. Movrich 22 2 1 •01 5 Page Seventy-seven AUTOGRAPHS Pag Seventy nine H V;Y Of, •