Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1952 volume:

1952 w.w.s. tA C X '£L D The seniors of Wakefield High School are thankful that the youn people of America have the freedom to pass through the doors of our many schools, to gairr the fundamentals that ultimately lead us to the promJse of America. 2 DEDICATION We, the class of 1952, dedicate this ECHO to Miss Alfie Windberg, who since 193k has faithfully served the students of the Wakefield High School. Throughout the years she has unselfishly devoted her time and effort to aiding the students in their school problems. She is advisor to the Junior Student Council and sponsors the Patrol Boys. She has at all times displayed a keen interest in the young people of our community. So we, the Seniors, are trying in this small way, to show our appreciation and gratitude to Miss Alfie Windberg. 3 VAIS LIE 01 COW VlEKVS Faculty and Administration ...................... 5 Seniors..........................................17 Will.............................................26 Prophecy.........................................27 Underclassmen....................................29 Clubs and Activities............................J|1 Athletics........................................63 1-OfeEV Afcb The editors and senior staff members of the 1952 ECHO wish to express their appreciation to the junior assistants, the sponsors, Mrs. Anna Mattson and Arnold Korpi, end the faculty for their cooperation in making this yearbook possible. Gilbert Woodcock of Modern Portrait Studio did the photography for this year’s ECHO. Gustafson's Luncheonette, Ray's Flower Shop and the Beth Perry Gift Shop also cooperated with the staff. We hope that you will enjoy this book and keep it as a remembrance of the school year 1951-52. 4 CULV, feO U D o lEOUCAt'LON Mrs, Eunice Olson Secretary 6 A. James Gilbert Trustee Robert A. Bums Legal Counsel John W. Thomas Harry B. Sutter Superintendent Principal Francis W. Duffin Assistant Principal 7 There were 150 students enrolled in the Business Education Department. This course Included typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. Mr. Korpl and Miss Lola were the Instructors. The students learned to use the adding machine, the ditto machine, the mlmeoscope, and the mimeograph machine In these classes. This year a new dictating machine, the audograph, was added to the equipment. 8 Milo Kronsich Anna Mattson Robert Pierick The teachers in the English Department were Mrs. Mattson, instructor of junior and senior English, journalism, and speech; Mr. Kronsich, teacher of seventh grade and sophomore English and seventh and eighth grade art; and Mr. Pierick, teacher of Latin I and II, freshman English, and social science nine. 9 James Mezzano, Jr. Odessa L. Carlson Peter J. Petranek The Homeraaking Department, under the supervision of Miss Carlson, consists of classes In cooking and sewing. The girls also study child care, foods and nutrition, first aid and vocations. The three sections of the Industrial Arts Department were under the direction of Mr. Mezzano and Mr. Petranek. The woodwork class was directed by Mr. Petranek. The boys made things such as book cases, end tables, cedar chests and many other articles which are both decorative and useful. Mr. Mezzano taught drafting and machine shop. In drafting the students learned to make blueprints. In machine shop the boys learned about machines and how to use them. Mr. Mezzano also taught Drivers Training. 10 Francis W. Duffin, Wayne D. Foster, Vernon J. Carr Mr. Duffin, Mr, Carr and Mr. Foster were the faculty members in the Mathematics Department. Mr. Duffin taught freshman algebra, advanced algebra and solid geometry. Seventh grade mathematics, algebra, and physics were taught by Mr. Carr. Mr. Foster taught eighth and ninth grade mathematics and classes in seventh and eighth grade Engliii. 11 H. W. Marshall, Gladys Leman In the Science Department of Wakefield High, Mrs. Leman taught first and second year Natural Science and Chemistry. Mr. Marshall taught the sciences in the seventh and eighth grades. In the seventh and eighth grade science classes the pupils received a sound foundation for practical science in everyday life and for further study in high school. The students in first year Biology, spent the year making a general study of science. During the second year a more detailed study of living things was made. 12 Clao E. eleven Alfie M. Wlndberg Ben Dlanlch Mi3s Windberg's seventh grade Social Science class has studied mainly about other countries. Her eighth grade class ha3 learned a little of the history of the United States and the Constitution. Mr. Dianich taught World History, American History, and an eighth grade Social Science class. During the first semester, Mr. eleven's government class attended a session of circuit court at Bessemer and visited the polls at the city hall. Mr. eleven also taught Economics, ninth grade Social Science and a freshman English class. 13 Marvin Rowe, Helmi H. Schoch, Marie G. Manley, R. N., Carl B. Nelson, Roman C. Yatchak. In charge of the Wakefield High Music Department were Mr. Nelson and Mr. Rowe. Under the direction of Mr. Nelson, the band played at all home basketball and football games, participated in the Christmas program, and presented their annual spring concert. Besides the A band, Mr. Nelson had a Junior high and grade school band. Mr. Rowe taught seventh and eighth grade music. Girls Choir, and Mixed Chorus. These groups presented special music for Parents Night, the Christmas program, and they presented a spring concert. Mr. Yatchak very capably coached the varsity football, basketball, track, and baseball teams. He also taught boys physical education. Mrs. Manley, our school nurse, was always on hand to help us with our aches and pains and gave advice on good health. Our librarian, Mrs. Schoch, was a great help to us in the library, especially when we needed help in finding special material. 14 Kiss Margaret Amicongioli High School Secretary Mrs. Sanna Administration Saari Secretary Mrs. Catherine Galiardi Business Secretary 15 16 John Ozzello President William Verch Vice President Edna Ahonen Secretary Lawrence Bruno Treasurer CLASS HISTORY Way back in the year 1948, 50 former eighth graders climbed the first rung in the ladder of high school education as infant freshmen. For our commander-in-chief, we selected Billy Verch. He was ably assisted by a crew of girls consisting of Jane Tyack, Rose Marie Davis and Nancy Haglund. Under the guidance of Miss Carlson and Mr. Petranek, we sponsored two concessions to get some money for a rainy day. We decided, however, that a rainy day wouldn't come and used the money for a class party which was held during the second semester. Forty-eight infants survived to scramble to the next rung to become silly sophomores under the leadership of Joe Sutter with Tom Beber as his right-hand man. Darlene Jacobson and Nancy Haglund took charge of the minutes and the money. To build up our bank for the Junior Prom, we held concessions at the games. After a long and cold winter, the class held a successful picnic at the Sunday Lake Park with our sponsors, Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek. We took another big step up to become jolly Juniors. The 48 Juniors started out the year by electing class officers who werei Joe Sutter, president; Tom Beber, vice-president; Rose Marie Davis, secretary; and Lawrence Bruno, treasurer. Our class rings were purchased and delivered before Christmas. Our salesmanship proved to be great and we made an unusual profit from the magazine sale which was held in November. The theme of our most successful prom was Deep Sea and was held on May 5 under the leadership of Joe Sutter and Charlotte Vittone. Our sponsors for the year were Mr. Mezzano, Mr. Kronsich and Miss Sieger. Back to school again and this time on the last rung of the ladder as grand old seniors. Of the original 50, 43 remained to enjoy the pleasures of being a senior. Our first Job was to elect John Oz-zello to lead our class with the assistance of Bill Verch, Edna Ahonen and Lawrence Bruno. The senior class play, We Shook the Family Tree, presented on January 29 under the direction of our sponsors, Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Korpi, was a huge success. Our senior year meant that we take over the Echo so like good sports we did and it was very successful. At the end of our high school career, we had a banquet and topped it off with baccalaureate and commencement. We had a very busy and enjoyable year and we hate to leave. We hope that our successors will have as good a time in high school as we did. L. 18 EDNA M. AHONEN Knowledge in youth ia wisdom in age. Business Education Class Secretary 4; Prom Committee 2,3 Echo 3,4; Tatler 3; Pep Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Chorus 1; Class Play 4. TOM BEBER All things great men do are well done. College Preparatory Class Vice-President 2,3; Student Council 1,2,3, 4; Prom Committee 2,3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball. 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 4; Tatler 3; Tennis 3; W Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; 4; Forensics 3; Uthrotar 3,4; Class Play 4. GRETCHEN BOLEN She who sings drives away sorrow. Business Education Echo 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Tatler 2,3; Pep Club L; Class Play 4. LAWRENCE BRUNO A man word is his honor. College Preparatory Class Treasurer 3,4; Bana 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1; Prom Committee, 3; Basketball 2, 4; Echo 4; Tatler 4; Tennis 2,3,4; Pep Club if; Forensics 4; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Photo Club 3,4; Uthrotar 3,4; Class Play 4. NANCY L. BENSON Fun is short, and so is she. Business Education Band 3,4; Student Council 3,4; Echo 4; Chorus 1,2,4; Tatler 3; Pep Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Class Play 4 ALICE CARR Success is by acting, not wishing. College Preparatory Band 3,4; Prom Committee 3; Echo 3,4; Ass't Editor 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Class Play 4 19 ROSEMAhlE DAVIS Gentleness does more than violence. Business Education Class Secretary 1,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3; Echo 4; Chorus 4; Tatler 3,4; Co-Editor 4; Cheerleaders 2,3,4; W Club 4; Pep Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Forensics 2, 3, 4; Photo Club 3,4. MARY M. ELIASON Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom. Business Education Prom Committee 3; Echo 3, 4; Chorus 1; Tatler 2,3; Pep Club 3,4; Forensics 2, 3; Class Play.4. DICK DONEY He is.at his wit's end. - Ihdustrial Arts Prom Committee 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Echo 4; Baseball 2,3,4; W Club 3,4. PATSY GATES Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it. College Preparatory Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Echo 4; Chorus 4; Tatler 4; Pep Club 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Class Play 4. RALPH DRIER Beware of a man that does not talk. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; MARY GOTTWALD A happy heart is better than a full purse. Business Education Band 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Echo 3,4; Chorus 4; Tatler 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Forensics 3; Class Play 4. 20 NANCY HAGLUND Do good in stealth and blush to find it fame. College Preparatory Class Treasurer 1,2; Prom Committee 3 5 Echo 4; Tat-ler 4; Cheerleaders 2,3,4; W Club 4; Pop Club 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Rioto Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Class Play 4. DARLENE JACOBSON Cheerful is as natural to her as the sparkle in her eye. College Preparatory Class Secretary 2: Band 1; 2,3,4; Echo 4; Chorus 4; Tatler 3,4; forensics 3; Photo Club 2,3,4} Latin Club 1,2; Prom Committee 3; Cheerleaders 2,3,4. NORMA HARJU Wisdom in the mind is better than money in the hand. Business Education Echo 3A} 'Eatler 2,3,4; Co-Editor 4; Pep Club 4} Forensics 2,3} Class Play 4. MIRNA JEAN JOHNSON The highest degree of earthly happiness is quietness. Business Education Prom Committee 3} Echo 3,4} Chorus 2; Tatler 3} Latin Club 1,2; Class Play 4. RICHARD N. HONGISTO Not too serious, not too gay but a good fellow when it comes to play. Industrial Arts Basketball 1; Echo 4} Conservation Club 1,2,35 Class Play 4. WILLIAM W. KORPELA Win by persuasion and not by force. Industrial Arts Echo 4} Conservation Club 1,2,3} Class Play 4. 21 ROBERT KUMMA Great hopes make great men. General Vocational Basketball 1,2; Echo 4. BARBARA JEAN LANE At the end of her rainbow is her trousseau. Business Education Prom Committee 2,3; Echo 4; Tatler 3, Pep Club 2,3; Class Play 4 DON LAESSIG It is better to be impudent than servile. General Vocational Football 2,3; Echo 4; Tatler 3; Forensics 3 LOIS M. LUSA Good fortune comes to her who takes care. Business Education and College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Echo 4; Chorus 1,4; Tatler 4; Pep Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Salesmen Club 3; Class Play 4. JUNE LORRAINE LAINE Friendship is love with understanding. Business Education Prom Committee 2; Echo 4; Chorus 1; Tatler 3; Pep Club 3,4; Class Play 4. ARVID J. M. MAKI Politeness is benevolence in small things. Industrial Arts Echo 4; Track manager 3; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 4; Class Play 4. 22 ROBERT J. MATTSON nConduct and courage lead to honor.” Industrial Arts Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3; Echo 4; Baseball 1,2; W Club 3,4; Conservation Club 1. JOHN OZZELLO •'Nothing is too high for a man to reach but he must climb with care and confidence. General Vocational Class President 4; Bandl, 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3; Football 1,2,3,4J Basketball 2; Track 2,3,4; Echo 4; Chorus 1,2; Tatler 3; Tennis 1,2,3,4; W Club 4; Pop Club 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Conservation Club 1; Class Play 4 PATRICIA I. NIEMI A determined heart will not be counselled. College Preparatory Prcm Committee 2,3; Echo 3; 4; Ass't Editor 4; Tatler 1,4; Pop Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Class Play 4 EUNICE M. PEN3ALA Every heart hath its own ache. Business Education Prom Committee 2; Echo 4; Chorus 1; Tatler 3; Pop Club 3,4; F.H.A. 2; Class Play 4. ANGELINE C. ORLICH Her lungs are very sensible for everything makes them laugh. Business Education ftxm Committee 3; Echo 3,4; Choru s 2, Tatler 2$i Latin Club 1; Class Play 4 JUDITH A. PEZZETTI A true friend is forever a friend. Business Education Band 1,2,3,4; Echo 4; Forensics 3,4, Ass’t Librarian 4; Class Play 4 23 GERALD SALMELA Deserve success and you shall command it. Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Echo 4; VP' Club 2,3,4; Conservation Club 1; Uthrotar 4; Class Play 4 ANDREW STEIN He doesn't like to study; it weakens his eyes. General Vocational Basketball 1; Echo 4; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4. JAMES A. SJOBLOM His eyes bestow the mischief in him. Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3; Track 3, 4; Echo 4$ Pep Club 4; Conservation Club 1; Ass't Librarian 3; Baseball 2; Class Play 4 JOE SUTTER I'm standing on the brink of success, won't someone give me a push. College Preparatory Class President 2,3; Prom Committee 2,3; Football 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Echo 3,4; Co-Editor 4; Tatler 3,4; Baseball 3; Tennis 1,2,3,4; W Club 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Photo Club 2,3,4; Conservation Club 1; Uthrotar 3,4 RONALD L. SMITH It is the tone which makes the music. College Preparatory Band 1,2,3,4; Prom Committee 2,3; Track 2,3,4; Echo 4; Chorus 4; W Club 4; Ass't Football Manager 3; Class Play 4 MARY TROLLA Where there is music there is no ham. Business Education Band 1,2 4; Student Council 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo 4; Chorus 4; Tatler3; 4; Pep Club 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Latin Club 1; Ass't Librarian 2; Class Play 4. 24 JANE TYACK Gracious and Responsible” College Preparatory Band 1,2,3, 5 From Committee 3; Echo 3,hi Co-Editor li; Forensics 35 Photo Club 2,3,hi Latin Club 1, 2; Chorus hi Tatler 1,2,3,hi Pep Club 3,hi Class Vice-President 1; Class Play 1 . WARREN DALE VEDA The soul of this man is in his clothes. Business Education Prom Committee 3i Echo Uj Tatler 3. WILLIAM V5RCH Nothing is impossible for a willing heart. College Preparatory Class President 1; Class Vice-President 1 ; Band 1, 2,3,hi Student Council 2 4; Prom Committee 3i Echo h; Forensics 3,hi Conservation Club 1; Latin Club 2; Uth-rotar 3,hi Class Play U. DAVID WESTLUND I!m not arguing with you, I'm telling you. College Preparatory Band 1,2,3 hi Student Council l,2,3,hi President hi Basketball 1; Echo 3,hi Chorus U; Tatler hi Baseball 3, 5 Tennis l,2,3,i 5 7P Club 3,hi Basketball Manager 2, 3, hi Football Manager 1,2,3,hi Pep Club 3,hi Forensics 3,hi Photo Club 2,3,hi Latin Club 1; Uthrotar 3,hi Prom Committee 2,3 BENJAMIN WINDBERG It is silence which isolates. Industrial Arts Echo I45 Class Play 1 . DAVID WOJCISHOWSKI A man can do no more than he can. College Preparatory Band l,hi Student Council hi Basketball lij Track U; Echo Chorus 1,U| Tennis l,ii; Pep Club hi Conservation Club 1; Latin Club 1; Football 1 i Class Play I4. 25 ROBERT TON He has more fun in a year than most people have in a life time. Industrial Arts Prom Committee 35 Football U; Track 3,h; Echo 1 ; Baseball 2; � W” Club 1 ; Class Play 1;. CLASS WILL Edna Ahonen wills her daily bus rides to her brother Arvi. Tom Beber leaves Janet to no one. Nancy Benson leaves her band uniform to anyone who thinks he can wear it. Gretchen Bolen leaves her voice to Shirley Weber. Lawrence Bruno leaves his nicknames to anyone who deserves them. Alice Carr bequeathes her piano playing to Darlene Carr. Rose Marie Davis wills her job at the drive-inn to Sloppy Bill Lusa. Dick Doney leaves his corny jokes to anyone who will laugh at them. Ralph Drier leaves his high school locker empty. Mary Eliason leaves her good times to the rest of her pals. Patsy Gates leaves her trips to her third floor locker to anyone who thinks she can make it. Mary Gottwald leaves her ability of being tardy in bookkeeping and getting away with it to Alan Youngs. Nancy Haglund wills her sore jaws from chewing gum in English class to Jerry Johnson. Richard Hongisto refuses to leave anything. Darlene Jacobson leaves her beaux’1 to her sister Donna. William Korpela decided to leave his picture on the wall. Bob Kumma wills his trips to the office to his fellow traveler, Buzzy Frederickson. Don Laessig leaves his car to Wuggsy Johnson. Lorraine Laine wills her quiet disposition to Charles Kuivinen. Barbara Lane leaves to join Johnny. Lois Lusa bequeathes her courteous ways to Sydney Saari. Arvid Maki leaves his Bessemer interests to Bob Haapoja. Robert Mattson leaves his ability to resist feminine charms to Ted Sjoblom. Patsy Niemi leaves physics class to Mr. Carr. Angie Orlich and Myrna Johnson leave their studious ways to anyone with more time. John Ozzello wills his hysterical laugh to Joyce Johnson. Eunice Pensala claims she needs everything she's got. Judy Pezzetti and Norma Harju will their evening strolls te Carrie Maki and Dorothy Rolando. Gerald Salmela wills his nickname Shanks to anyone who can live up to it. James Sjoblom leaves his friends to go his own way. Ronald Smith would like to leave his trombone to Curtis Rice but wen't because he might need it. Andrew Stein wills his dancing ability to Mi mi Spencer. Joe Sutter leaves his arguing ways to Kriss Novak. Mary Trolla leaves her interest in music to up and coming musicians. Jane Tyack leaves her wind in band to David Karling. Warren Veda leaves his seat in shorthand to any brave soul who can keep up with the girls. Bill Verch leaves his noon hour card games to future gamblers. Dave Westlund leaves his years of sports management to Dick Traise. Ben Windberg wills his golden silence to Jack Patyk. David Wojciehowski is leaving again. Robert Yon leaves his smile and cheery manner to his brother Jerry. 26 CLASS morUECY Yes folks, it's true, we1re back in the ice age again. Of course it is a bit different from the last ice age. As a matter of fact the only time we have to worry about ice is when we have to order a new supply for the heater. A four inch square of Shempi1s ice will heat the house for a year. Of course everyone knows that it was our old classmate Jimmy S. who discovered this new process of heating with ice. Don't get me wrong now—we still do have our usual cold weather. Our E. M. Pensala custom-made fur coats keep us warm though. One day while sitting in my apartment, I tuned in to a news cast on ray television set. Imagine ny surprise when I discovered that the commentator was David Wojack. Seeing him set me to wondering about the rest of ray classmates; the class of 'S 2. Soon I found myself toying with the idea of making a survey. The next noon over a cup of coffee, I discussed ray plans with ray lawyer Nancy B. She became so enthused that she asked if she could join me. I was very happy to have her company so without further hesitation we packed our bags and left. The first thing we did was to head back to Wakefield to see what info we could get. We were pleasantly surprised to learn that Rosie D. is very happily married to a sailor. She invited us to her home for a very delicious dinner and gave us a lead as to where we might find a few of the kids. (No not her’s—the classmates.) She told us that we'd find Bob K. teaching English at J. C. Nary T. is still jerking. Don’t misunderstand me; what I meant to say was she is still jerking along in her Ford trying to get to California before the next gold rush. We also learned that the president of the Buggy Bedpost Company of Bessemer is none other than Warren V. The'Wakefield Tribune announced that Buster Bruno would be released from the Double S.next month. In case you don’t remember, Buster tried to break into his piggy bank but got caught. Trigger Finger Smeed Smith still has a couple of years free board at the Double S though. After a few days in Wakefield, it was time to be moving again, so Shorty and I bought our tickets to Hollyb anches, California. We boarded the next plane and no sooner had we left the ground when we found ourselves talking to stewardess Mary G, Mary proved to be a great help in our search. She said that very often the Vice-President of the U. S., Bill K., flew in her ship. Occasionally he was accompanied by California’s senator D. Jacobson. Tootsie Tonsils alias Gretchen B. is a highly paid stage, screen and opera star. It seems that Alice C. is Tootsie’s personal dress designer. We also learned that Ralph D. has a job spraying ice on the clouds to make them wetter. The hours of traveling went all too fast for us. As we were leaving the airport we noticed Barbara L. She patiently explained to us that she and her husband were running a hot dog stand in Alaska. By this time ray partner and I were all worn out. One look in a mirror was enough to send us running to the beauty shop. The nearest one around was Westlund’s Wave Salon. While we were there, the famous surgeon. Bill V., came in to have his nails filed. The manicurest, Judy P., did our nails while we caught up on the latest gossip. According to her, Myrna J. and Angie 0. were working for Walt Disney. They provided the voices for Woody Woodpecker and Droopy. We learned that Lorraine L. is conducting an art exhibit, including a few of her latest paintings. Jerry S. is the master of Salmela’s Dancing Institute on Sunrise Boulevard. The famous draftsman, Arvid M., has just released his plans for a complete vacuum. Dave told us that Joe S. has just announced his plans to manufacture his new product, Soggies, the breakfast cereal that doesn’t snap, crackle or crunch. After being made beautiful again we proceeded to California’s largest department store where Chummy 0. was modeling men’s suspenders. While we were admiring some gorgeous gowns modeled by Nancy H., we were greeted by the floorwalker, Benny W. From him we learned that Dicky H. is serving as a U. S. spy in the Red underground. We were happy to learn that Bob Y. has set the world’s record as an Olympic runner. As ny vacation was nearly over, my lawyer and I hopped aboard a skyship headed for New York. In the lobby of a hotel I bought a copy of the New York Underworld Telegram, edited by Jane T. From it I learned that Patsy N. is sponsoring another campaign for funds to help run her orphanage. It said that multimillionaire Robert M. has already pledged $10,000 to this worthy cause. Reading further in the Telegram I was surprised to see the headlines D. Laessig Leaves Today I n Search Of East Pole . This trip probably was inspired by Andy S.’s successful discovery of the West pole last year. Edna A. is an on-the-spot photographer for the Telegram. If you ever want your picture taken when you're on the spot — call her. The sports page carried a picture of Dick D. with the caption D. Doney Pitches No Hit Game For Philadelphia Fumblers. Heavy hitter Tomny B. has left the Fumblers for the honor of being the only male in the W. A. C. With somebody's radio blaring at us we couldn't help hearing Mary E.’s soap opera John’s Other Wifei sponsored by Drab, the soap that doesn't sud. That evening we met Pat 0. who told us that she was a wallpaper designer at Walt's Wallpaper Works. Pat told us all about Lois L.'s engagement dinner to Mr. Rob Banks and also that Norma H. had a job as secretary to the President of the U. S. l®ft New York the next day, tired but satisfied with the success of our survey. 27 28 Bette Beber Secretary Arvi Ahonen President Dennis Mattson Vice President JeAnne Lane Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS This year’s junior class is composed of 5$ members. The class officers are: president, Arvi Ahonen; vice president, Dennis Mattson; secretary, Bette Beber; and treasurer, JoAnne Lane. A successful magazine sale was held in the fall to raise money for the class treasury. Class rings were received at an early date. The rings this year featured stone settings with the traditional cardinal crest. A successful spring social event was held. 30 Row 1, L. to R.: B. Kovales, L. Lake, N. Kahila, M. Erickson, M. Lepola, M. Backman, R. Harrison, B. Beb-er, D. Hocking, D. Carr, J. Agriesti, Miss Loia. Row 2, L. to R.: Mr. Kronsich, J. Johnson, D. Clark, R. Hanganen, W. Kangas, A. Ahonen, C. Kuirinen, R. Hero, K. Linn, N. Johns, J. Kilponen, C. Dalbeck. Row 3, L. to R.: L. Luoma, A. Autere, J. Lepola, R. Lane, R. Clocn, J. Bracket, N. Jarvi, A. Hanganen, J. Lane. Row 1, L. to R.t M. Rues, A. Morrich, E. Mattson, D, Walstrom, J. Manley, D. Mattson, S. Saari, E. Stool , K. Valesano, K. Rintaaaki. Row 2, L. to R.: R. Osier, R. Mattila, J. Rolando, M. Valesano, L. Sterck, T. SJoblom, S. Tiebel , J. Pozzetti, Miss Loia. Row 3, L. to R.: J. Patyk, D. Mars, E. Wiitanon, K. Norak, R. Ronn, J. Sporsich, W. Raisanen,Mr. Kronsich, 31 Elizabeth Ikola Treasurer Norman Kunes President Barbara Oberg Vice-President Shirley Sampson Secretary SOPUOKOllif CLASS The sophomore class this year is composed of 63 members. The class officers are: president, Norman Kunes; vice president, Barbara Oberg; secretary, Shirley Sampson, who was elected to serve as secretary for the balance of the year when Nancy Porslund transferred to another school, and treasurer, James Haapoja. The class held a party in the first semester and another one in the second semester. They have had several concessions at the basketball games to raise funds for their Junior Prom next year. The class members are very active in school activities. The sponsors are Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek. Row 1, L. to R.: W. Jacobson, P. Allen, J. Gouza, D. Jacobson, J. Budgick, M. Gustafson, R. Johnson, E. Haukkala, C. Johns, M. Jarvenpaa, Mrs. Leman. Row 2, L. to R.: R. Colgin, C. Angus, C. Huttunen, R. Johnson, G. Johnson, C. Allen, E. Ikola, R. Fred- erickson, J. Hoffman, P. Corolewski, Mr. petranek. Row 3, L. to R.: D. Hopkins, D. Doney, R. Hongisto, B. Draxler, E. D'Antonio, R. Haapoja, D. Bugni, B. Bolen, R. Hrbacek, D. Bracket. r J Row 1, L, to R.i N. Waataja, D. Nurmi, S. Sampson, S. Uattila, K. Nikula, W. SJoblom, B. Murray, S. Maki, N. Kunes, L. Movrich, Mrs. Leman. Row 2, L. to R.t B. Oberg, S. McDonald, D. Karling, R. Kremposki, G. Ozzello, J. Yatchak, W. Kinnunen, M. Saari, U. O'Connor, Mr. Petranek. T .. . t t_____n. Row 3, L. to R.: P . Make la, S. Saari, N. Nurmikko, A. Youngs, D. Lusa, J. Tarre, L. Wuorinen, L. Lepola, J. SJoblom. 33 James Haapoja Treasurer George Finco President Nancy Draxler Janet Rostollan Vice-President Secretary l;lll£SKMAN CLASS 1 The infant” freshmen entered their first year of high school as a group of seventy students. The officers they elected were: president, George Finco; vice president, Nancy Draxler; secretary, Janet Rostollan; and treasurer, James Haapoja. To raise funds they had concessions at several football and basketball games. During the year they had two parties. The ninth grade has made a study of the different parts of our government and the countryfs social welfare. 34 Row 1, L. to R.: Miss Carlson, P. Laessig, P. Budgick, C. Aili, G. Johnson, N. Luoma, P. Linder, F. Hanges, L. Backman, D. Kahila, Mr. eleven. Row 2, L. to R.: J. Lunich, L. Laine, J. Krook, B. Jacobson, G. Antilla, C. Jose, G. Finco, J. Bugni, N. Draxler, P. Fountain. Row 3, L. to R.: S. Gates, M. Haukkala, J. Bedell, L. Dalbeck, H. Linn, J. Ballone, B. Forte, S. Lampi, K. Bertetto, G. Carlson. Row 1, L. to R.: Miss Carlson, M. Warren, M. Spenser, C. Maki, J. Maki, R. Monti, J. Spearo, J. Spearo, E. Valesano, N. Stoole, D. Menghini, C. Saari, P. Yesney, Mr. eleven. Row 2, L. to R.: C. Mattila, R. Williams, C. Saari, E. Mattson, C. Salmela, L. Minier, S. Weber, R. Newman, D. Raisanen, J. Rostollan, R. Wertanen. Row 3, L. to R.: G. Yon, 0. Maki, D. Rolando, R. Verch, W. Walters, C. Rice, K. Zuidmulder, M. Rydeski, W. Niemi, M. Swanson. y 35 Edward Hocking Treasurer Jack Haro James Krznarich Karen Seppa President Vice-President Secretary EIGHTH GRADE The eighth grade this year is composed of sixty members and is divided into two sections, 8-1 and 8-2. Ihe officers for the entire group arer president. Jack Hero; vice president, James Krznarich; secretary, Karen Seppa; and treasurer, Edward Hocking. Two parties were held during the year; one in the first semester and one in the second. The eighth grade has made a special study of the Constitution this year, and has put on several programs to demonstrate to students the superiority of the American way of life. The teachers of the eighth grade have tried to put a great emphasis on the study of our country this year. 36 Row 1. L. to R.s Mr, Foster, J. Krznarich, R. Golerabeski, R. Karling, C. Garcia, J. Jarvela, M. Ikola, N. Lepola, J, Jacobson, D. Anderson, Miss Windberg. Row 2. L. to R.: A. Jarvenpaa, E. Laine, E. Hocking, M. Galinatz, D. Krook, P. Benson, P. Huttunen,D. Hill, J. Hero, D. Forte, B. Leffel. Row 3. L. to R.: D. Doney, D. Dalbeck, W. Harvey, E. Johnson, C. Koski, J. Gembolis, G. Eschenbauch, D. Gallo, R. Johnson, W. Lusa. Row 1. L. to R.: R. Rintamaki, M. Nikula, D. Pezzetti, S. Stevens, K. Seppa, B. Monti, D. Popovich, b. Sterck, G. Mateofsky, D. Spurgeon. Row 2. L. to R.: A. Wertanen, J. Orlich, R. Raisanen, C. Mattson, A. Rydeski, A. Trolla, B. Ravelli, R. Ranta, K. Wuorinen. Row 3. L. to R.: R. Strasser, J.Matteucci, S. Saari, J. Stevens, J. Ringswuth, J. Saari, C. Salmi, A. Miskovich. 37 Brian Yatchak Treasurer Robert Rostollan President Edward Karling Vice-President Ronald Verch Secretary i SEVENTH GRADE Ihe seventh grade, with Mr. Carr and Mr. Marshall as sponsors, elected their class officers at the beginning of -he school year, ihe officers elected were: president, Robert Rostollan; vice president, Ed Karling; secretary, Ronald Verch; and treasurer, Brian Yatchak. Ihe class, which is divided into two sections, is composed of 614 members who took part in many school activities during the school year. They held one party during the course of the year which was a great success. 38 Row 1, L. to R.: Mr. Marshall, P. Jokl, M. Kuopjrola, A. Harvey, S. Mattson, V. Carr, J. Bugni, S. Minier, J. Johnson, T. Finco, J. Forrondo, Mr. Carr. Row 2, L. to R.: P. Hanson, W. Johnson, P. Haapoja, B. Colgin, A. Bolen, J. Murray, C. Dalbeck, J. Lepinskl, R. Ahonon, £• Karling, D. Mattila. Row 3, L. to R.: J. Erickson, R. Bakor, E. Jokinen, G. Engstrom, D. Clark, D. Bertetto, P. Desonia, M. Boho, D. Best, G. Laine. Row 1, L. to R.: W. Piotchak, R. Saari, G. Yon, D. Strasser, D. Rostollan, V. Simchak, J. Warren, D. Pikka, J. Spencer, R. Rostollan. Row 2, L. to R.j Mr. Marshall, P. Yatchak, B. Yatchak, B. Tomczyk, F. Pikka, G. Ulvila, M. Valesano, C. Walton, D. Soffiette, P. Peterson, R. Niemi, W. Tiebel, Mr. Carr. Row 3, L. to R.: R. Verch, J. Olson, M. SJoblom, C. Tosco, J. Ringsmuth, A. Farent, D. Polovitz, M. Windberg, K. Numikko, 0. Olejniczak. 39 40 Row l.s Mr. Nelson, J. Ozzello, M. Gottw ld, J. Patyk, L. Bruno, R. Smith, D. Wojciehowski, B. Verch, J. Bracket, B. Walters. Row 2.: P. Corolewski, J. Pezzetti, M. Backman, L. Lepola, 0. Maki, R. Hongisto, C. Rice, J. Hoffman, S. Weber, S. McDonald, D. Raisanen. Row 3.s D. Waistrom, C. Huttunen, S. Sarri, M. Valesano, J. Lane, d. Rolando, L. Luoma, M. Gustafson, D. Jacobson, C. Allen, J. Pezzetti, D. Westlund. Row 4.: P. Fountain, J. Bugni, N. Draxler, E. Mattson, C. Saari, R. Davis, D. Jacobson, J. Tyack, P. Gates, S. Gates, M. Haukkala, J. Gouza. Row 5.: M. Trolla, B. Oberg, M. Jacobson, G. Finco, W. Niemi, E. Haukkala, M. Rydeski, D. Karling, M. Swanson, G. Carlson, B. Jacobson, J. Rostollan, B. Beber. Row 6.: B. Kovales, N. Luoma, C. Maki, P. tesney, J. Maki, D. Mengheni, C. Alii, M, Spencer, N. Waataja, L. Backman, N. Benson. B A N D The Wakefield High School Band has performed ably at many school and civic functions this year. They played at the football games and demonstrated their ability in making formations at the half time. During basketball season, they played popular songs and marches. They participated in the V.F.W. parade in Ironwood and at the dedication of the new highway, M-28. Their spring concert, which included many classical and popular pieces, was very successful. During the year the band members elected their officers. They were Mary Trolla, president; Lawrence Bruno, vice president; Darlene Jacobson, secretary; Jane Tyack, treasurer; and Marianne Spencer, equinment manager. The band earned many honors during the year. 42 CUl5l£U.LEADEtt.S Row 1 : N. Haglund. Row 2.: M. Jacobson, C. Huttunen, B. Beber. Row 3«s R. Davis, D. Jacobson, J. Manley, D. Jacobson. Row 1, L. to R.: S. Saari, J. Rostollan, K. Soppa, J. Jarvela, M. Sponcer, D. Ralsanen, B. Jacobson. 43 CLASS rLAY' A very successful senior class play, We Shook the Family Tree , was presented on January 29 at the Memorial Building, Included in the cast were Mary Trolla, John Ozzello, Bill Verch, Barbara Lane, Ronald Smith, Richard Hongiste, William Korpela, Patsy Niemi, Nancy Bensen, Edna Ahonen, Angelina Orlich and Rese Marie Sterck. The production was directed by Mrs. Anna Mattson, class sponsor. 44 Row 1, L. to R.: Mr. Marshall, C. Johns, A. Stein, D. Karling, D. Doney, J. Yatchak, R. Johnson, W. Sjoblom, K. Nikula, N. Knnes. Row 2, L. to R.: E. Haukkala, R. Osier, J, Rolando, R. Hongisto, R. Hero, L. Wuorinen, G. Ozzello, D. Walstrom, R. Hrbacek. Row 3, L. to R.: D. Bugni, D. Lusa, R. Drier, L. Bruno, R. Ronn, B. Draxler, D. Traise, J. Patyk, R. Haapoja, J Taaro. CONSERVATION CLUI5 The purpose of the Conservation Club is to stimulate student interest in outdoor life and the conservation of our natural resources. The meetings are held once a month and at various meetings a movie is shown or a man from the Conservation Department speaks. The boys also go on field trips to study forestry and wildlife. They can choose projects such as deer-yard study, wood identification, trapping, wildlife, photography, and forestry. The group is sponsored by Mr. Marshall and the officers are: president, Lawrence Bruno; vice president, Robert Hero; and secretary-treasurer, Joseph Tarro. 45 Row l.s Mrs. Mattson, M. Trolla, E. Pensala, N. Haglund, L. Lusa, M. Eliason, J. Ozzello, D. Weetlund, A. Orlich, M. Johnson, D. Laessig, N. Benson, Row 2.: B. Lane, E. Ahonen, L. Laine, J. SJoblom, R. Davis, P. Niemi, J. tyack, M. Gottwald, P. Gates, G. Bolen, D. Jacobson, N. Harju, J, Pezzetti, Mr. Korpi. Row 3.: B. Windberg, T. Beber, D. Doney, L. Bruno, R. Hongisto, J. Sutter, D. Wojciehowski, G. Salaela, W. Verch, R. Smith, A. Maki, W. Veda, R. Mattson. Ihe Echo staff is composed mainly of members of the senior class. Some Juniors served as assistants to gain valuable experience for next year. Ihe editors were Joe Sutter and Jane tyack. Patsy Niemi and Alice Carr were assistant editors. Business manager was David V estlund. Sponsors of the yearbook were Mrs. Anna Mattson and Arnold Korpi. Modern Portrait Studio of Ironwood, Mich ig an took tne senior ana group pictures. IHCUO 46 Row 1, L. to R.: M. L. Backman. Row 2| L. to R.: K • S. Maki, G. Antilia. Row 3 L • to R.: S• Warren, M. Spencer, N. Luoma, B. Murray, P. Yesney, C. Aili, P. Allen, P. Budgick, Valesano, D. Menghini, J. Makl, C. Salmela, M. O’Conner, D. Raisanen, D. Carr, Miss Carlson. Weber, S. Saari, E. Ikola, J. Hoffman, P. Corolewski, S. Lampi, C. Angus. The purpose of the F.H.A. is to promote growing sfpreciatlon of the Joys and satisfactions of homeraaking, to emphasize the importance of worthy home membership, to encourage democr cy in the home and community life, to work for the good of the home and family life for all, and to further interests in home economics. Only those students studying home economics are able to Join this national organization. The motto of the P.H.A. is Toward New Horizons . The officers of the club are: president, Sally Saari; vice president, Elizabeth Ikola; secretary, Doris Menghini; treasurer, Doris Raisanen; historian, Patricia Corolewski, parlimentarian, Carol Angus; reporter, Nancy Luoma; and song leader, Shirley Weber. Miss Carlson is the advisor of the club. 47 Row Is A. Carr, J. Patyk, J. Brackett, D. Wojciehewski, J. Sutter, R. Cloon, W. Verch, K. Novak, T. Beber, P. Gates. Row 2; N. Benson, M. Trolla, S. Saari, J. Pezzetti, J. Lane, L. Luoma, D. Jacebsen, C. Huttunoo, N. Ha«-lund, M. Jacobson. Row 3s B. Kovales, S. Weber, B. Jacobson, J. Manley, R. Davis, M. Gustafson, B. Beber, S. Gatos, J.Hoffman, M. Haukkala. Row U: M. Spencer, N. Luoma, N. Dr xler, D. Raisanen, M. Valesano, E. Mattson, P. Corolewski, M. O'Connor, S. MacDonald. Row ?: A. Hanganen, R. Ronn, W. Korpela, L. Bruno, R. Traise, D. Westlund. rOLllENSLCS j i A record number of students, fifty-three, was enrolled in the second semester forensic activities of Jakefield High School. Students participated in eight divisions: declamations and radio commentary coached by Mr. Kronsich and Mr. Cleven; humorous declarations coached by Mr. Pierick; dramatic monologues and dialogues, oratory, extempore speaking and poetry reading coached by Mrs. Mattson. The district speech festival was held at 3essemer with the following schools part ideating: Bessemer, Swen, Iren wood, Ontonagon, V akefield and Watersmeet. The upper peninsula regional festival was held at the Northern Michigan College of Education at Marquette. 48 G lie Let clui? Row l.s P. Budgick, C. Saari, N. Stoole, J. Krook, L. Laine, P. Linder, P. Laessig, Mr. Rowe. Row 2.: J. Agriesti, S. Maki, J. Sjoblom, L. Minier, G. Antilla, C. Salmela, B. Murray. Row 3.: C. Angus, G. Johnson, G. Bolen, R. Colgin, J. Johnson, L. Movrich. ML vlEL CM.OLvUS Row 1, L. to R.: N. Benson, B. Beber, M. Trolla, B. Oberg, S. Weber, P. Fountain, N.Draxler, C. Huttunen, J. Hefftoan, B. Jacobson, S. Saari, P. Laessig. Row 2, L. to R. s Mr. Rowe, D. Jacobson, M. Valesano, J. Manley, D. Jacobson, M. Gottwald, G. Bolen, R. Davis, J. Tyack, P. Gates, M. Gustafson, J. Pezzetti, S. Gates. Row 3, L. to R.: N. Haglund, L. Lusa, K. Bertette, C. Rice, J. Patyk, D. Wojciehowski, R. Smith, J. Kilpenen, D. Walstrom, D. Westlund, J. Bedell, B. Harvey, C. Jose. 49 How 1, L. to R.s Mr. Kronsich, J. Warren, R. Niemi, C. Tosco, P. Huttunen, K. Seppa, C. Garcia, P. HAnson, Mr. Foster. Row 2, L. to R.: P. Benson, M. Windberg, M. Boho, S. Saari, G. Eschenbauch, W. Lusa, J. Hero, J. Jarvela. JUNIOR JOURNAL The Junior Journal is a publication issued three times a semester by the junior high English department. This year copies appeared on Hallowe'en, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and the final week of school. Co-editors were Patsy Huttunen and Karen Seppa. Michael Boho and Jeanne Jarvela were the cover artists. Sponsors of the paper were Mr. Poster and Mr. Kronsich. 50 Seated, L.to R.: W. Harvey, Miss Windberg, G. Eschenbauch, S. Saari. Standing, L. to R.: M. Kuoppola, D. Pezzetti, R. Niemi, P. Huttunen, M. Windberg, N• Nikula, J. Warren. JUNIOR STUDENT-COUNCIL The Student Council of the Junior High School is composed of students from the seventh and eighth grades. Their duties are to take care of the master key and collect locker key dues. They are also posted on hall duty at dismissal time to see that everyone obeys the rules of order which were compiled by the council and published in a bulletin for the Junior high students. Their meetings are held once a month. The officers are as follows: president, William Harvey; secretary, Sylvia Saari; and treasurer, Jean Warren. The sponsor of the group is Miss Windberg. 51 Row 1, L. to R.: P. Laessig, D. Nurmi, M. Jacobson, S. Gates, G. Carlson, W. Niemi, D. Karling, S. McDonald, C. Maki, S. Sair.pson, J. Agriesti, Mr. Pierick. Row 2,L. to R.: M. Haukkala, C. Jose, C. Huttunen, J. Johnson, D. Jacobson, L. Luoma, M. Gustafson S. Saari, J. Hoffman, P. Corolewski, B. Jacobson. LAl'LLv! CLUI3 The purpose of the Latin Club is to obtain a better understanding of the Latin language and the customs of the Roman people. The club sponsors a banquet in true Roman fashion. The club puts out a paper called the Arrectis Auribus which means ears pricked up. The officers of the club are: president, Sally Saari vice president, Mary Ann Jacobson; treasurer, Donna Jacobson; and secretary, Patricia Corolewski. The sponsor is Mr. Pierick. 52 Row 1, L. to R.: R. Saari, J. Jacobson, P. Hanson, M. Nikula, D. Pezzetti, J. Hero, W. Harvey, D. Doney, J. Krznarich, D. Sterck, M. Kuoppola, T. Finco, R. Rintamaki. Row 2, L. to R.: J, Ferrando, G. Yon, D. Pikka, P. Tatchak, M. Ikola, R. Ranta, J. Lepinski, W. Tiebel, D. Best, G. Mateofsky, B. Yatchak, A. Jarvenpaa, D. Mattila, Miss Windberg. Row 3, L. to R.: J. Erickson, D. Olejniczak, D. Dalbeck, B. Leffel, W. Lusa, J. Ringsmuth, R. Yerch, R. Raisanen, M. Boho, D. Forte, F. Pikka. IVCrUOL UOYS The patrol boys are under the leadership of Miss Windberg. There are thirty-seven members. These boys are responsible for the safety of the pupils and teachers on their way to and from school. The boys are given a banquet each year which is sponsored by the School Board. They also make a year book which includes the pictures of all the members. We are all grateful for the wonderful Job these boys are doing. The officers are: captain. Jack Hero; lieutenants, William Harvey, James Krznarich, Melvin Nikula and Donald Pezzetti. 53 Lift CLUIS 54 Seated: J. Lane, N. Haglund, R. Davis, J. Tyack, Mrs. Leman, R. Hero, D. Jacobson, L. Luoma, B. Beber. Standing: J. Kilponen, J. Patyk, J. Sutter, R. Cloon, L. Bruno, D. Walstrom, D. Westlund. iruovo cluis The Photo Club a purpose ia to promote the students interest in photography. The meetings were held Wednesday evening every other week. At the meetings the club members developed and printed pictures. They had concessions at games in order to obtain money to fix the club s graflex camera. The club consists of fifteen members and is sponsored by Mrs. Leman. This year the new members were Jack patyk and Donald Walstrom. The officers of the club are; president, Jane Tyack; vice president, Robert Hero; recording secretary, Rosemarie Davis; corresponding secretary, Nancy Haglund; treasurer, Darlene Jacobson. 55 Row 1,L. to R.: B. Kovales, L. Lake, P. Linder, H. Erickson, P. Allen, N. Stoolc, D. Nurmi, J. Agriesti. Row 2, L. to R.: S. Saari, M. Backman, C. Salmela, E. Ikola, B. Porte, J. Johnson, L. Laine, C. Saari. Row 3, L. to R.: J. Sjoblom, R. Colgin, Mr. Duffin, A. Hanganen, R. Hanganen, G. Johnson, C. Angus, E. Stoole. SALESMEN'S CLUli The Salesmen1a Club is composed of twenty-three members and is sponsored by Mr. Duffin. This organization was established for the purpose of assisting those clubs which do not have enough members who are able to help out with the concessions at the games. Hie officers of the club are? president, Albert Hanganen; vice president, Marlene Back-man; and secretary-treasurer, Ethel Stoole. 56 Seated, L. to R.: J. Bedell, N. Benson, D. Wojciehowski, Mr. Duffin, D. Westlund, L. Backman, 1. Yesney, C. Johns. Standing, L. to R.: G. Fince, D. Mattson, J. Manley, C. Huttunen, S. Saari, M. Valesano, E. I k o 1 a, W. Verch, M. Trolla, L. Luoma, P. Corolewski, T. Beber, M. Gustafson, M. Haukkala. SENIOR. STUDENV COUNCIL Each year a representative is elected by the high school student body to represent each home room on the Student Council. Elections are held in the fall of the year and the president is elected in the spring of the preceding year. The council sponsored the annual Homecoming on September 29th, and the annual Halloween party on November 2. The officers of the group are: president, David Westlund; vice president, Tar. Beber? secretary, Nancy Benson; corresponding secretary, Sydney Sasri; and treasurer, David Wojciehowski. The sponsor of the group is Mr. Duffin. 57 IUw l.i M. Troll , N. Haglund, S. Saari, J. Pezzetti, R. Hanganen, M. O'Conner, S. Weber, C. Maki, M. Jacobson, Raw 2.: D. Weetlund, D. Jacobson, C. Huttunen, P. Gates, J. Tyack, P. Niami, M. Gattwald, R. Davia, N. Harju, Mrs. Mattson. Row 3.i J. Sutter, L. Bruno, D. Traise, B. Cloon, J. Bracket, A. Hanganen, Mr. Korpi. The Tatler staff was made up of all students who have or have had journalism In past years. The Tatler was sponsored by Mrs. Anna Mattson and Arnold Korpi. The paper was co-edited by Norma Harju and Rosemarie Davis. The mimeographing and typing supervisors were Astra Autere and Naomi Jarvi. The staff worked smoothly and publications were turned out every two weeks. Each issue of the paper was sent to other schools in exchange for a copy of their paper. The year 1951-1952 has been a successful one for the Tatler. The staff participated in the annual Tuberculosis writing project and also Joined the Student Publication Service• TAV LIE Lv 58 How l.s D. Westlund, Lepola, N. Haglund. Row 2.: R. Mattson, Davis, Row 3.: R. Doney, R, W. Kangas, R. Harrison, R. Osier, N, J, Kilponen, T. Beber, J, Ozzello, R. Yon, J. Bracket, R. Cloon, G. Salmela, Johns, R, Hero, A. Ahonen, D, Lusa, K. Linn, J. Lepola, C. J. Sutter, R. Smith, A. Maki, Walstrom, H. Kuivinen, R, Mr. Yatchak, W- CLUE. The purpose of the W Club is to promote interest in athletic events, and to prevent, as much as possible, the misrepresentation in the wearing of unearned letters. This year the club sold salt water taffy in order to obtain money for equipment for a whirlpool bath. They also sponsored a dance. The club had their initiation on November 21, and they had a party in the auditorium that evening. The officers of the W Club are: president, Gerald Salmela; vice-president, David Westlund; secretary, Darlene Jacobson; treasurer, Joe Sutter; and reporter, Nancy Harlund. The snonsor of the W Club is Coach Yatchak. 59 Seated: T. Beber, J. Kilponen, R. Cloon, L. Bruno, J. Sutter, D. Westlund. Standing: G. Salmela, C. Kuivinen, Vf. Verch. uruuov UvS Uthrotar is a movement recognizing the outstanding youth in the community, ''embers must be leaders and outstanding citizens in the school. They must be above average in scholarship, sportsmanship, and leadership. The Uthrotar program, started in 1937 in Wakefield under the sponsorship of Robert Burns, who is known as the Father of Uthrotars, has become nationwide. One member is chosen each month by the Rotary Club. He attends meetings as an honorary member. On December 27th all the past Uthrotars attended a Christmas banquet. A group went to the annual Uthrotars1 meeting this spring. 60 19 62 How 1, L. to R : Bob Hero, Roger Osier, John Ozzello, Bob Yon, Gerald Salmela, Joe Sutter, Dick Doney, Tom Beber, David Westlund (manager). Row 2, L. to R,: Assistant Coach Vern Carr, James Kilponen, Kenneth Linn, Richard Lusa, James Brackett, Bob Cloon, Charles Kuivinen, Arvi Ahonen, James Lepola Row 3, L. to R,s Ralph Harrison, Neal Johns, Kriss Novak, Robert Haapoja, Joe Tarro, Robert Hongisto, David Brackett, Coach Roman Yatchak. Row-h, L. to R.: John Ballone, Norman Kunes, Myron Swanson, Mike Rydeski, Gerald Yon, Kenneth Bertetto, Harold Linn, Dick Traise (manager). Row 5, L. to R.: David Doney, Richard Johnson, Warren Niemi, George Finco, Richard Verch, Elmer Haukkala, Ben Dianich, Junior Varsity Coach. Row 1, L. to R.: David Doney, Norman Kunes, Michael Rydeski, Jerry Yon, Kenneth Bertetto, Harold Linn. Row 2, L. to R.: John Ballone, Myron Swanson, Richard Johnson, Warren Niemi, Elmer Haukkala, Mr. Dianich, George Finco, Richard Verch, Dick Traise (manager). 64 L-OOVBALL The Wakefield Cardinals, coached by Roman C. Yatchak and Vem Carr, again had a successful football season, finishing with a 5-2-1 record and the second place berth in the Western U.P. Conference standings. The Cards opened the season with a thriller but a heart-breaker losing to the Hurley Midgets by a score of 14-8. The Cards were leading 8-7 with a little over a minute left when Hurley connected with a long pass to set up the game winning T.D. The Cards opened up their conference schedule by defeating the Baraga Vikings by a lopsided score of 48-6, on the Wakefield field. The Cards, once on the victory trail, were not to be denied. They defeated Houghton in a hard fought game by a score of 32-12, then went on to take their third straight conference win by demolishing the Ontonagon Polar Bears, the final score being 31-0. The Cards traveled to Bessemer, for their fifth game, to battle with their county rivals. Bessemer scored first, with Wakefield promptly retaliating. This was all the scoring and the game ended in a 7-7 tie. The players were somewhat hampered by a wet field. The game was cleanly played and hard fought. One of the officials was so impressed by the attitude of the players and coaches of both schools, that he wrote a letter to each school, complimenting them on their fine sportsmanship. The Cards swept back to gain their fourth conference victory by trouncing the Lake Linden team by a score of 48-6, the reserves playing a large portion of the game. The Cards struck a snag when they met the Hancock Bulldogs. The veteran Hancock team handed the Cards their first and only conference defeat by a score of 7-0. The game was a hard fought defensi ve battle• The Cardinals finished their season with a victory over the L'Anse Hornets by a score of 38-6. Wakefield displayed its power and deception by scoring in every quarter. At the close of the season the lettermen elected Jerry Salmela as captain of the team and Tom Beber as the most valuable player. SEASONS hECORD We They September 1 Hurley There 8 14 September 8 Baraga Here 48 6 September 15 Houghton There 32 12 September 29 Ontonagon Here 31 0 October 6 Bessemer There 7 7 October 13 Lake Linden There 48 6 October 20 Hancock Here 0 7 October 27 L'Anse There 38 6 JUNIOR VARSITY RECORD October 2 Bessemer Here 12 0 October 8 Ironwood Here 0 0 October 23 Ironwood There 0 26 All Conference Selections All U. P. Selections First Team Second Team Joe Sutter, End Joe Sutter, End Tom Beber, Back Henerable Mention Second Team Tom Beber, Back Charles Kuivinen, Guard Arvi Ahonen, Tackle Arvi Ahonen, Tackle Honorable Mention Gerald Salmela, End WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA CONFERENCE STANDING Rank Team Won Lost Tie 1st Hancock 5 0 1 2nd Wakefield 5 1 0 3rd Ontonagon 4 2 0 4th Houghton 3 3 0 5th L'Anse 2 4 0 6th Baraga 1 4 1 7th Lake Linden 0 6 0 65 Gerald Salaela End Robert Ten End Richard Deney Guard John Osselle Halfback Arri Ahonen Tackle Roman Tatchak Coach Tom Bebor Halfback Ralph Harrison James Brackett Kenneth Linn Halfback Tackle Guard Joe Tarro End Dick Lusa Tackle 66 Charles Kuivinen Guard Neal Jehna James Lepola Halfback Guard Kriss Nevak Quarterback Joe Sutter End Vernen Carr Ass't Ceach Reger Osier Pullback David Westlund Manager Bob Cloon Center Beb Here James Kilpenen Quarterback Guard Donald Bugni Halfback 67 Raw 1: R. Hangista, R. Jahnsan, J. Yatchak, R. Claon, N. Kunes, R. Harrisan, N. Jahns. Raw 2: Mr. Carr, L. Wuarinen, R Lusa, R. Traise. Raw 1: G. Tan, M, Swanson, R. Niwal, M. Valesane, G. Plnca, K. Bertetta, H. Linn. Raw 2: Hr. Clevan, J. Bedall, C. Rica, M. Rydeski, J. Ballane, J. Haapaja. 68 R w Is D. Westlund, T. Beber, L. Brune, D. Wejciehewskl, G. Salaela, J. Sutter, R. Mattsen. Row 2s Jir. Yatchak, R. Here, C. Kuivinen, K. Nevak, D. Bugni, T. Sjeblem. GASKITrlSALL The Card compiled a 11-5 record for the 51-52 season, bowing to the Crystal Palls Trojans in their first tournament game by a score of 62-56. In regular season competition the Red Birds averaged 58 points per game, while their opponents were averaging 51 points. In non-conference play the Cards scored 36I4. points to their opponents 306, thus averaging 60.6 points to their opponents 51 points, while in conference play the Cards tallied 560 points to their opponents 515 points in the ten games. The outstanding game of the year was the Hurley game, when the Cards presented the Midgets with their only defeat of the season in a thrilling overtime battle, ending with the Cards on the long end of a 72-6I4. score. The Cards were undefeated on their home court, while losing 5 out of 8 games on strange courts. The Red Birds set a record for the Wakefield gym by scoring 8l points in one game. Park Palls, the Cards opponents for that evening, scored 60 points. This game set marks for the gym for most points scored in one game, most points scored by one team, most field goals in one game, and most free throws in one game. The Cards hit for 61.3 per cent of their free throws. They hit 15 out of 16 in the St. Ambrose game for a percentage of 93,75. All of the Cardinal first team had a free throw average of .625 for the season. Lanky center, senior Jerry Salmela and dimunitive forward, junior Ted Sjoblora, took the high scoring honors this year. In the season play Salmela tallied 207 points while Ted countered 206. Ted placed second only to Verona of Park Falls in the M-W scoring race, while Jerry held down fifth place. Ted and Jerry received berths in the first M-W team, while speedy Tom Beber, senior guard, gained honorable mention. Tom tallied lij.8 points this season. Senior Joe Sutter scored 128 points. Joe, playing a guard position, compiled a .707 percentage by tossing In 53 free throws in 75 attempts to make the best mark in that department for the team this year. Captain Bob Mattson, senior forward, tossed 112 points, 75 of them in conference tilts. Bob was very effective around the bucket with a good jump shot. Big Dave Woj-ciehowski tallied 38 points in the seven games he competed in. Dave was very valuable as a rebounder. Kriss Novak, Junior forward, scored 4I4. points, 30 of them in conference play. SJoblom, Novak, Kuivinen, Hero, and Cloon will form the nucleus for next yearns team, along with the boys up from the B team. 69 The B team had a very successful season, compiling a record of 10 wins and losses under the guidance of Vera Carr. The junior high cagers, coached by Cleo eleven, finished the season with a 3-7 record. The junior high team was a high scoring outfit, hitting a high of points in one game. SEASON’S RECORD We They Ontonagon Y 41 L Anse 69 50 St. Ambrose 59 43 Hurley Ironwood t ft Bessemer 51 34 Ashland 53 59 Park Palls 81 60 Hurley 72 6I+ Bessemer 52 44 St. Ambrose 65 71 Ironwood 1 4 52 Park Palls 52 a. Crystal Palls 66 Ashland 55 48 Ontonagon 63 53 Tournament Crystal Falls 56 62 Indicates home games. 70 Kneeling, L. to R.: J. Rolando, J. Ozzello, R. Hero, J. Kilponen, D. V alstrom, R. Stevens, R. Harrison, D. Westlund. Standing, L. to R.: Mr, Duffin, T, Beber, C. Kuivinen, R. Lusa, K. Novak, T. Dooley, L. Bruno, J, Sutter, W. Erickson, W. Moyle. TENNIS M-W Conference U. P. Class C Meet Wakefield 33 Wakefield lb Ironwood 16 Stambaugh 3 Ashland 6 J.D. Pierce (Mqt .) 3 Bessemer 0 Crystal Falls • 5 Hurley 0 The Wakefield Cardinal tennis team, coached by F. W. Duffin, swept through another undefeated season. The Red Bird netters easily took both the U. P. Class C” and the M-W Conference titles. They started out by beating Ironwood in a practice meet held at both of the cities. They then were the victorious hosts to the M-W meet. Starabaugh was the scene of the U. P. meet where Wakefield won its seventh straight Class C” championship. Next year s outlook is good since there will be five returning lettermen back. Joe Sutter, M-W singles champ and U. P. Class C singles finalist, will be back, as will Dave Westlund, M-W finalist and U. P. finalist in doubles. 71 How 1, L. to R.: Arvid Maki (manager), Bob Hero, Roger Osier, Neal Johns, Kenneth Kilponen, Tom Beber, John Ozzello, Dale Rostollan, Bernard Draxler (manager). Row 2, L. to R.: Vem Carr, Assistant Coach, Kenneth Linn, Charles Kuivinen, Kriss Novak, Ronald Smith, Tom Dooley, Gerald Salmela, Joe Sutter, Bob Yon, Robert Mattson, Richard Mattila, Coach Roman Yatchak0 rilACK Wakefield had an inexperienced, but determined track team last year. They placed second in the dual meet with Bessemer, third in the Invitational, third in the Regional, third in the M-W conference, and fifth in the U. P. meet in Escanaba. There were only three seniors on this years squad. The outlook is a little brighter for this year with ten returning lettermen. This includes seven seniors and three Juniors. 37.00 30.50 26.00 22.50 19.50 18.00 15.00 12.00 9.00 9.00 5.00 4.00 2.50 72 Dual meet with Bessemer, May 8. at Wakefield Total Fbints Bessemer 79.00 Wakefield 30.00 Invitational meet at Ironwood. May 12 Ironwood 81.$0 Bessemer 37.50 Wakefield 17.00 Ewen 6.00 Regional meet at Wakefield, (Class C) May 19 63.83 39.00 U. P. meet at Escanaba. (Class C) May 26 Bessemer L'Anse Houghton Munising Wakefield Iron River Crystal Falls Lake Linden Baraga Bark River Ewen St. Joseph (Esc.) Painesdale Wakefield Ewen Ontonagon Michlgan-Wisconsln meet Ironwood Bessemer Wakefield Ashland 32.83 9.33 4.00 at Bessemert May 22 73.00 38.00 26.00 11.00 Bessemer Iron River Seated, L. to R.: B. Kangas, D, Bugni, J, Tarro, N. Kunes, D. Westlund, J. Rolando, T. Beber. Standing, L. to R.: T. Dooley, R. Hero, R. Lusa, J. Sutter, D. Doney, J, Lepola, Coach Yatchak. U.A.515UA.LL M-W Conference Standing Hurley W 0 L 1 Ironwood 9 1 Bessemer 5 5 Ashland 3 6 Wakefield 3 7 Park Falls 0 10 Coach Yatchak had only 2 veterans to work with in building the 1951 edition of the Cardinal baseball nine, after losing most of the team who brought the M-W conference championship to Wakefield. The team was composed of I4 juniors, 3 sophomores, and 3 freshmen. The team had a slow start but as the season progressed they showed great improvement. Wakefield ended the season with three wins and seven losses. Tbm Beber was elected captain by the ten lettermen. Dick Doney and Tom Beber were awarded positions on the all M-W conference team. Letter winners for 1951 were: Tom Beber, catcher; Donald Bugni, 3B, pitcher; Dick Doney,pitcher,of, 2B; Robert Hero, 2B, SS; Bill Kangas, of; Charles Kuivinen, of, catcher; Dick Lusa, 2B, of; Joe Sutter, IB; Joe Tterro, pitcher, SS; Dave Westlund, IB, of. 73 74 75 HOMECOMING 78 1 79 ■ Photographed Lithoprinted by BRAUN-BRUM FIELD, Inc. Ann Arbor, Mich.