Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1953 volume:

WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WAKEFIELD, MICHIGAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Faculty and Administration...................... 5 Seniors........................................ 19 Class Will..................................... 28 Class Prophecy................................. 29 Underclassmen.................................. 33 Clubs and Activities.......................... 1+7 Athletics...................................... 67 FOREWARD We, the editors and senior staff members of the 1953 Echo, wisn to express our appreciation to the sponsors, junior assistants, and faculty members who gave us the cooperation needed in matin' this yearbook possible. Kay this Ecno revive tne happy memories of your high school years as you glance through it in tne years to come. The Echo Staff was made up of members of the senior class and a few members of the junior class, who worKed on the staff in order to gain experience for the next year. The editors were Kriss Novak and Sydney Saari. Under them, were tne staff editors who had junior assistants and members of the senior class who worked with them. Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi were the sponsors of the Echo. The senior and group pictures were taken by the Portrait Salon, Wakefield; and Modern Portrait, Ironwood. Stall’ editors were: Jean Manley, Lois Luoma, Jim Kilponen, Naomi Jarvi, Bette Beber, Charles Kuivinen, Jean Pezzetti, Astra Autere, Beatrice Kovales and Bob Cloon. pogr Two DEDICATION In ©very generation there are a few men and women who, because of some outstanding attribute, have won the respect and love of their fellow men. It is these men and women who raise the average of humanity, and by their word and deeds brighten the world about them. Such a man is our own band director, Carl Nelson, We are familiar with his achievements and we know how Wakefield High School has benefited through his untiring efforts and generosity. All he has done hss won for him the warm place which he will always hold in our hearts. Our lives are richer and fuller because he is with us. It is natural that we should desire to give some expression of our appreciation. We, the class of 1953, therefore, dedicate this, our Echo, to him so that future graduates may know of his sterling qualities, his achievements and the love we hold for him. Pajjf Three Page Four FACULTY ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION ■ Clarence A. Jscobson Mrs. Lempi M. Saerl Ernest C. Trettln A. J. Gilbert Mrs. Eunice B. Olson Robert A. Burns Pof,e Six John W. Thomas Supsrintendent Harry B. Sutter Principal Pag,e Seven Ml88 Odessa Cerlson The homemeking department had girls enrolled for 7th and 6th grade homemaking, and homemaking I and II. The homemaking I class was given knowledge of food preservation, personal grooming, child care, foods and nutrition, house care and decoration, and family relations. The homemaking II class studied textiles, clothing selection and alteration, personal grooming, planning balanced meals, house care and decoration 8nd family relations. All classes worked on Christmas gift ideas and decorations. Cne evening a week for a twenty week period, a class in sewing was offered for adult education. Mr. Vernon Carr taught algebra 9, mathematics 7$ and physics. In seventh grede,math fractions,decimals, per cents snd all types of measurements were taught. The algebra students learned to do equations. In elementary physics, force, fluids, heat, sound, energy, study of work, simple machines and their mechanical advantages were covered. Mr. Carr acted as assistant coach for basketball end football, and co-sponsored the 7th grade. Mr. Ben Dlanlch taught American History, World History and 8th grade social studies. The course in American History stressed the development of America, from the voyages of discovery to the settlements, various wars, and expansion to the Pacific. Workbooks, collateral readings and Newsweeks were added to emphesize the different phases of our country's history. The World History class was concerned with the development of world history, from ancient civilization, to the medieval and modem wond. The eighth grade social studies class studied American History from the time of Columbus through World War II. Mr. Dianich coached the junior varsity football team. Mr. Trends W. Puffin was the teacher of plane geometry, trigonmetry, and 8 lgebra 9. In Mr. Duffin's math classes, much was accomplished in the wsy of mastering equations, problems in interest, volume, banking snd fundamental formulas in solving triangles and geometric figures. Mr. Duff in was sponsor of the Senior Student Council. He is also assistant principal and tennis coach. Page Eight Mr. Wayne D. Foster taught English 7, mathematics 8 and . His classes gave special reports in math on various subjects pertaining to social science and in that way were studying the mathematical aspects, or co-ordinating mathematics with other subjects. In English the classes gave short talks on a tape recorder which helped the students to understand and correct their speech. Mr. Poster was the co-sponsor of the 6th grade, and was also in charge of the junior high library. Mr. Arnold Korpl taught typing I and II, general business and bookkeeping. The second year typists were busy improving their speed snd accuracy and learning how to operate various machines. In bookkeeping and general business, basic principles and skills were emphasized. Mr. Korpi was a senior class sponsor. Mr. Milo Kronsich taught English 10, art 7,8 and a class composed of high school students. He refereed at the junior high basketball games, and was also one of the coaches In the speech department. Mrs. Gladys L. Leman taught chemistry,natural science 1 and 11. Tne chemistry students were taught the fundamentals of experimentations, and learned the basic elements and their relation to everyday living. Verscience classes studied nature from earthworms and grasshoppers to more complex organisms, rock formations plant life and natural resources. Mrs. Leman was the sophomore class sponsor and the Photo Club advisor. Pa r Ten Page Eleven Miss Elda Lola is also a member of the business department. She taught typing I, shorthand I and II, and physical education to the seventh snd eighth grade girls. Her students learned the fundamentals of shorthand, the characters of brief forms, and were instructed in the use of the Audogreph and other dictation machines. Miss Lola was the cheerleaders' advisor and the junior class sponsor. Mr. Eugene Makl taught economics and government, social studies and English 9. The economics and government 12 class studied the structure end function of the national, state, county and city government. They carried on several projects in good citizenship, but the most important was the Shopper's Survey. The English 9 class studied grammar snd literature and put on two one act plays; Pearls and Under the Skull and Bones . The ninth rede social studies class studied the social and econmic foundations in society, in addition to the workings of our government. They m8de several notebooks as their special project. Mr. Maki assisted in cosching the junior varsity football team, and coached the junior high basketball team. He also helped to instruct the speech students. Mr. Harold Marshall taught 7th and 0th grade science. In both classes simple demonstrations were given by Mr. Marshall and were written up in note books by the class. The classes were taught the use of a microscope. He was the sponsor for the 7th grade and Conservation Club. Mrs. Anna Mattson taught junior and senior English and speech and journalism. She directed the senior class play, was adviser for the Echo, Tetler and she was a senior class sponsor. She 8lso coached the forensic students who won many honors in the speech festivals. Page Tmtl ve Mr. James Mezzeno Jr,, junior class sponsor, taught machine shop, 10, 'll, end 12. In this class the students learned the operation of the various machines, bench, forge, end welding. In drafting, mechanical engineering and architectural drawing was stressed. Mr. Mezzano also had a driver training course each semester and two adult courses held in the evening. Mr. Carl Nelson is the director of the high school band and woodwind ensemble and also conducts the 7th and 7th-dth grade bands. The senior high school band presented a Pop concert in February and their annual spring concert, as well as taking part in the spring festival. Five members of the band were presented with scholarships to the Marquette Band Clinic by the Music Patrons Club. In March, the members of the woodwind ensemble took part in a solo-ensemble festival in Marquette. Mr. Peter Petranek taught woodworking and drafting. The boys learned to use the woodworking machines, how to refinish cedar chests, coffee tables, end tables, vanity benches, and gun racks. Mr. Petranek conducted two ten week adult night sessions for the benefit of interested townspeople. He was the 10th grade sponsor. Mr. Robert Pierick taught English 5 and 9 and i-etin I and if. The Latin classes put on a successful Latin banquet in the spring. Mr. Pierick was an 8dviser for the Junior Journal. He coached students for forensics during the year. Page fourteen Page Fifteen su Mr. Marvin Rowe is the vocal music instructor for the 7th and dth grades and director of the mixed ensemble and the girls choir. The 7th and 8th grade mufcic students presented a Christmas program as their major project for the year. The mixed ensemble and girls choir combined to present a Christmas concert end took part in the spring festival. Miss Alfle Wlndberg was the instructor for Junior high social studies. Miss Windberg's main objective was to teach boys and girls to become good Americans. The seventh grade worked on world geography in order to gain a better understanding of people in different lands. The eighth grade had a thorough study of the Constitution and gave safety programs for primary and kindergarden grades. Miss Windberg also sponsored the patrol boys. Junior Student Council, and was the eighth grade sponsor. Mr. Roman C. Yatchak taught physical education for the elementary grades through high school. He was the football, basketball, and track coach. In addition, he directs summer play ground activities, high school baseball, American Legion baseball and is life guard at Eddy Park. In his gym classesthe boys learn gymnastics, volley ball and individual sports. Page Sixteen Page Seventeen Mrs. Harlan Johnson is the librarian of the W.H.S. When the students couldn t find e book or didn't know how to use the card catalogue, she helped them find what they wanted. She encouraged the students to use the library resources, cooperated with the teachers in purchasing of materials, processed books for all the grades, and helped the general public in various types of reference work. Mrs. Marie G. Manley R.N. As Wakefield School Nurse her duties have been to protect the health of sll school children (kindergarten through high school). Before children enter kindergarten they are examined and vaccinated at a pre-school clinic. Last year (1952) we had 100% attendence of sll children registered to enter kindergarten in the fall. Home visits are frequently made, and information re-layed to the teachers. The school nurse acts as the link between the pupil, parent and teacher-all working for the health of the child, school and community. Miss Rose Marie Davis is the high school secretary. Her job is to give students absentee slips, excused or unexcused. She is secretary to the principal, Mr. Sutter, and handles clerical jobs for the faculty. Mrs. Kathryn Gallardi is the business secretary. She takes care of the payroll, orders the materials needed in school and does the bookkeeping. Mrs. Sanna Saari is the secretary to Mr. Thomas, our superintendent. Her duties are mostly concerned with the high school activities such ss making our monthly attendance reports, renting locker keys, and making out checks. She also does work for the general public. Page Eighteen Kriss Novak President Joanne Lane Treasurer Bette 3eber Secretary James Lepole Vice-President CLASS HISTORY Turn beck the wheels of time Just four years and we find sixty-five infant freshmen on the threshold to a higher education. The first task to confront us was that of electing officers. James Rolondo was elected president and was ably assisted by Kenneth Rintamaki, Audrey Maki and Bette Beber. Our time was taken up by holding a candy sale, a party each semester and a picnic in the spring of the year, with our sponsors Miss Seiger and Mr. Gross. As silly” sophomores we did well under the leadership of Robert Cloon, with the help of Donald Walstrom, vice-president; Bette Beber, secretary; and Robert Hero, treasurer. We held concessions 8t the g8mes to build up our funds in preparation for sponsoring the prom next year. Our enrollment increased to sixty-six this year. The sponsors were Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek. By graduating from silly sophomores to the rank of jolly” juniors we faced the world unafraid with the help of our sponsors, Miss Lois, Mr. Mezzano and Mr. Kronsich. The first problem we contended with was that of selecting Arvi Ahonen as president and Dennis Mattson as his right hand man. Bette Beber was in charge of the minutes and Joanne Lane of the finances. Our class rings were purchased end received at an early date, this being our first contact with graduation. A group of fifty-eight put on a Freedom Assembly. The cxess also held a very successful megezine sale along with concessions to finance the annual prom. Our very successful prom was held May 3 and the theme was Oriental Gardens . September second found fifty-six of the original sixty-five infant” freshmen returning as grand old seniors. Kriss Novak was selected for the job of president, with James Lepol8, vice -president; Bette Beber, secretary; and Joanne i-ane, treasurer. We put on a successful clsss play entitled Meet Me In St. Louis on November 25. A class party was held in January after we completed our job of getting the Echo safely off to press. To bring to an end our hsppy high school days we held a picnic, a banquet and of course, baccalaureate 8nd commencement. Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Korpi guided us during this most important year. Poge Twenty JULIE AGRIESTI NSpeech is great, but silence is greater. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 4; Glee Club 1,3; Latin Club 3; Pep Club 2,3 Salesman’s Club 3,4; Library Assistant 2. BETTE JEAN BEBER Love me, love my dog. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Secretary 2, 3,4; Class Treasurer 1; Band 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Girl's Chorus 4; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; Photo Club 2,3,4; W. Club 4; Cheerleader 1, 2,3,4. ARVI A. AHONEN Oh are you come for sport young man? Or are you come for play? Industrial Arts Prom Committee 3; Class President 3; Echo Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3; W. Club 2,3, 4; Football 2,3,4; Track 3,4. JAMES BRACKET Grow old along with mei The best is yet to be. College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Band 1, 2,3,4 Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 3,4; Forensics 2,3, 4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Pep Club 3; W. Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2. ASTRA AUTEBK It matters not how long we live, but how. College Preparatory and Business Education Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,3; Latin Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2,3; F.H.A. 4. EARL DAVID CLARK The empty vessel makes the greatest sound. Industrial Arts Football 1,2; Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 4. MARLENE JOYCE BACKMAN She was a phantom of delight. General Vocational Class Play 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 3; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 3; Student Council 4. ROBERT D. CLOON A busier man than he you'd find nowhere, yet he seemed busier than he was I'd swear. College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Class President 2; Echo Staff 3, 4; Tatler Staff 3; W. Club 2,3,4; Uthrotar 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Tennis 2,3. Page Twenty-one CLARICE JOT DALBECK ■Then be not coy, but use your time; And while ye may, go marry. Business Education Class Play 4; Tatler Staff 3; Forensics 3,4; Glee Club 2, 3 4; Salesman's Club 1; Echo Staff 4; Prom Committee 3. RALPH HARRISON He was ever precise in promise keeping. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Band 2; Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 1; Latin Club 1,2; W. Club 3, 4; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Tennis 2,3,4; Ches8 Club 4. MARY ELLEN ERICKSON Nature has given us two ears, but only one mouth. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 3; Glee Club 2,4; Mixed Ensemble 4; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 2,3. ROBERT C. HERO I'll find a way or make it. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Treasurer 2; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Uthrotar 3,4; Photo Club 2,3; W. Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2. NAOMI M. JARVI Pains to get, care to keep, fear to loose. Business Education and Homemaking Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 3; F.H.A. 1; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 2,3. ALBERT J. HANGANEN He was more than over shoes in love. Business Education Band 1,2,4; Tatler Staff 3; Forensics 3,4; Pep Club 3; Salesman's Club 3; Football 1. DORIS ANN HOCKING Thought is deeper than all speech, feeling deeper than all thought. Homemaking Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 4; F.H.A. 1; Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club 3; Glee Club 1; Library Assistant 2. ROY HANGANEN He travels safest in the dark night who travels lightest. General Vocational Echo Staff 3,4; Ta t le r Staff 3. Page Twenty-two BEATRICE KOVALES I wish I had someone to call my own. Business Education Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3j Band 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 3; Forensics 3,4;Mixed Chorus 4; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 3; Girl'8 Choir 4; Majorette 4. CHARLES KUIVIN524 Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the seas. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; W. Club 2,3, 4; Uthrotar 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3, 4; Tennis 2,3,4; Track 2, 2,3; Baseball 1,2, JAMES KILPONEN Sin is a state of mind, not an outward act.' College Preparatory Prom Committee 3; Conservation Club 1,2; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 1; Mixed Chorus 3;ftep Club 3; Photo Club 2,3,4; W. Club 3,4; Uthrotar 3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Tennis 1,2. JOYCE MARIE JOHNSON The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient . College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3; Glee Club 1,3; Latin Club 3,4; Salesman's Club 3. NANCY MAE KAHILA This world, where much is to be done and little to be known. General Vocational Class Play 4; Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 3. NEAL JOHNS The lunatic, the lover, and the poet. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Conservation Club 1,2,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Pep Club 3; W. Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. WILLIAM KANGAS People who make no noise are dangerous. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 4; Pep Club 3; W. Club 3,4; Track 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4. LUELLA LAKE Life is very short, and very uncertain; let u s spendit as well as we can. Business Education and Homemaking Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 4; F.H.A. 1; Tatler Staff 3; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 3; Salesman's Club 3. Page Twenty three JOANNE MAE LANE Gentle in manner, then do bold things in a quiet way. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Bank 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 1,2,4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; Photo Club 2,3,4 KENNETH LINN Woe be to him who reads but one book, Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Conservation Club 1; W. Club 3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. ROBERT A. LANE Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2; Football 2,3; Track 3 BEULAH CLAIRE LONDO My dear, my better half. Business Education Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 3; Glee Club 1,2,3 4; Pep Club 2,3; Mixed Ensemble 1; Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3 JAMES LEPOLA Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Class Vice-President 4; Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 4; W. Club 2,3,4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2; Prom Committee 3. LOIS MARIE LUOMA One enemy is too much? College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 2,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Latin Club 3,4; Photo Club 2,3,4; Student Council 2,3,4. MELVIN L. LEPOLA To be a knight was now his heart's desire. He tried to train his hair to curly-ness. Industrial Arts W. Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2; Track 1,3. JEAN MARIE MANLEY What I can't see, I never will believe in, College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1,2; Cheerleaders 1,2,3,4; Tatler Staff 4; Glee Club 4; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Student Council 3; W. Club 4. Page Twenty-fou DALE MARS Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had it' 8 tacks in it, and splinters. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2; Salesman 's Club 2, ANGELICA M. MDVRICH I hear the far off curfew sound. Business Education Class Play 4; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 3,4; F.H.A. 3; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman'8 Club 2, RICHARD MATTILA No man can loose what he never had. Industrial Arts Track 2,3,4; Prom Committee 3 KRISS NOVAK Need a man for troubled times. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Class President 4; Echo Staff 3,4; Coeditor 4; Tatler Staff 2, 4; Forensics 2,3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; W. Club 3,4; Uthrotar 3, 4; Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Tennis 1,2; Track 2,3,4. DENNIS W. MATTSON There's a time for all things. College Preparatory Class Vice-President 3; Band 1; Pep Club 3; Student Council 1,3; Tennis 3 ROGER OSIER Anything fora quiet life. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Conmit-tee 3; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Forensics 4; Student Council 4; Tatler Staff 4; W. Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3, 4; Tennis 3; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 3 ELEANOR S. MATTSON I had no time to hate. Homemaking Class Play 4; Cheerleaders 1; Echo Staff 4; Glee Club 1; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3. JOHN LEO PATYK Let any man speak long enough, he will get believers. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Conservation Clu b 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Photo Club 3; W. Club 4; Football Mgr. 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Movie Operator 1,2,3,4. Pa$e Twenty- ive JEAN N. PEZZETTI There 8 not a bonnie bird that sing8, but minds me O' my Jean. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 3,4; Forensics 3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 2,3. RICHARD J. RONN He was not of an age but for all time. Industrial Arts and College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 4; Forensics 3,4. WALFRED R. RAISANEN Have I not reason to lament what man has made of man. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 4; Forensics 4; Pep Club 3; Chess Club 4. MARY LOU RUSS Laugh and the world laughs with you. Business Education Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 4; Forensics 3,4; Glee Club 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 3 KENNETH J. RINTAMAKI He has wisdom that doth guide his valor. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Class Vice-President 1; Band 1,2; Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 3,4; Tatler Staff 4; Pep Club 3; Student Council 4; Forensics 4; Chess Club 4. SYDNEY E. SAARI A lively soul who knew the inmost art of how to win a spouse and hold his heart. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,4; Co-editor 4; Tatler Staff 1, 2,3,4. Forensics 1,2,3,4; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 3; Student Council 1,2,3,4. JAMES JOHN ROLANDO And let us not be dainty in leave-taking, but shift and away. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Class President 1; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 4; Pep Club 3; Student Council 1,2; Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Tennis 1,2; Track 1,2; Baseball 1,2. TEDDY SJOBLOM We grant although he had much wit. He was very shy of using it. Industrial Arts Echo Staff 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4. Page Twenty-si JOHN SPORCICH A little learning is a dangerous thing. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2; W. Club 2; Foo t ba 11 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2, 3 ,U. LEO STERCK Let every man be master of his time. College Preparatory Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 3,4; Latin Club 1,2. RICHARD R. TRAISE I scorn to change my state with kings. General Vocational Class Play 4; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Echo Staff 4; Tatler Staff 3; Forensics 3; Football Manager 3; Track Manager 3; Basketball Manager 3; Chess Club 4. MARGUERITE J. VALESANO A lovelier flower on earth was never known. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Eoho Staff 4; Forensics 3,4, Pep Club 3; Mixed Ensemble 3,4; Latin Club 1,2; Student Council 2,3; ETHEL MAE STOOLE To love is the great Amulet that makes this world a garden. Business Education Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,4; F. H.A. 2; Glee Club 1; Latin Club 1; Pep Club 2,3; Salesman's Club 2,3. DON R. WALSTROM If music be the food of love play on. College Preparatory Class Play 4; Prom Committee 3; Vice-President 2; Band 1,2,3,4; Conservation Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Pep Club 2,3; Photo Club 3; W. Club 3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1. SONYA TIEBEL If ye want a friend that's true, I'm on your list? Business Education Class Play 4; Tatler Staff 3; Forensics 4; Salesman's Club 3. ELIAS L. WIITANEN Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage. Industrial Arts Class Play 4; Echo Staff 4; Track 2,3 1 Pa e Tventy-seven CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of the Wakefield High School, being of sound mind and body, do solemnly attest and publish this, our last will and testament. We, Julie Agriesti and Lois Luoraa, leave our Marenisco crushes to Corrine Tomczyk and Adele Rydeski. I, Arvi Ahonen, will my singing ability to Kenneth Bertetto. I, Astra Autere, will my happy friendships to whomever can take over. I, Marlene Backraan, leave to join Dickie H. I, Bette Beber, leave ray tenor voice to Curtis Rice in Mr. Rowe's ensemble. I, James Bracket, leave all the fun I had teasing the girls to Dick Lusa. I, David Clark, insist on keeping all I have. I, Robert Cloon, leave my choice of a car (a coupe) from Cloon's Garage to anyone who can park it better than I. I, Clarice Dalbeck, leave ray daily jaunts from Thomaston to ray sister Leola. I, Mary Ellen Erickson, leave my two I4.-H clubs to anyone else who can sew a straight seam. I, Albert Hanganen, will my post in holding up the school's wells to Norman Kunes. I, Roy Hanganen, bequeath my frequent trips around the range to Harold Linn. I, Ralph Harrison, bequeath my nickname Bunky to Mr. Carr. I, Robert Hero, leave W.H.S. to Clayton Johns company. I, Doris Hocking, leave my serene disposition to anyone who can hold her temper as well. I, Naomi Jarvi, will my typing ability to Richard Orlich. I, Ne8l Johns, leave Carrie to no one. Keep your distance.menl I, Joyce Johnson, leave my love for a certain gray Plymouth to anyone who can get as excited over it. I, Nancy Kahila, leave to become a nurse. I, Bill Kangas, leave my love for baseball to Donald Cregg Pikka. I, James Kilponen, leave my trips across the lake to anyone who can afford the gas. I, Beatrice Kovales, leave ray artistic ability to Ronsld Kremposki. I, Chubby Kuivinen, will my cave man tactics with the girls to Robert Hrbacek. I, Luella Lake, leave my green eyes to Carol Huttunen. I, Jo8nne Lane, leave my baritone sax to Barbara Sachs. I, Robert Lane, leave my curls” to John Kivi. We, James and Melvin Lepola, leave to become leading citizens of Watton, Michigan. I, Kenneth Linn, leave my blushing face to Joe Tarro. I, Buelah Londo, leave to get married. I, Jeanne Manley, will my pleasing personality to next year's Junior Cheerleaders. I, Dennis Mattson, bequeath my great love for homework to Billy Newman. I, Eleanor Mattson, regretfully leave all the fun my friends and I had driving around in our Chevies. I, Angelica Movrich, leave my beautiful voice preserved for posterity on the school's dictaphone in the Business Office. I, Kriss Novak, as the class politician, leave to conquer new worlds. I, Roger Osier, will my broad shoulders and bulging biceps to Atlas Rydeski. I, Jack Patyk, bequeath my accordian playing to Michael Boho. I, Jean Pezzetti, will my good beginning bowling scores to Nancy Draxler. I, Dick Traise, bequeath my job as bouncer at the show to anyone who has a determined nature. I, Wally Raisanen, leave to become Mr. Democrat. I, Kenneth Rintamaki, leave to become 8 trapper in the wild north. I, James Rolando, will my young loves to the class of 1952. I, Richard Ronn, leave my part in the Senior Class Play as Duffy, to anyone who can say disgusting as well. I, Mary Lou Russ, leave my peaches and cream complexion to Anna Mae Miskovich. I, Sydney Seari, will my collection of stamps from Panama to any interested stamp collectors. I, Teddy Sjoblom, will my frequent rendezvous with the Saari sisters to my brother Wayne. We, John Sporcich, Dale Mars, Richard Mettila, and Elies Wiitanen, leave our enjoyahie trips to Bessemer to the younger generation; we're getting too old to stand the pace. I, Leo Sterck, leave the Chemistry lab in smouldering ruins after my lest experiment. I, Ethel Stoole, will my sister to good old W.H.S. I, Sonya Tiebel, bequeath my salesmanship to any up-and-coming sophomore to use in next year's magazine sale. I, Marguerite Valesano, with much regret, leave the Hurley boys. I, Donald Walstrom, leave with the knowledge that I own the most-decorated, worst runming and best ventilated Model-A in Wakefield. We, the Cla8s of 1953 realizing we were a great trial to our teachers, will the underclassmen the ability to be courteous, obedient, and studious. If that is impossible, we ask only that they follow in our footsteps. Poge T� rnty eif(ht PROPHECY It is now 1963 and a few remaining members of the class of 53 in Wakefield found themselves terribly lonesome for their old classmates. We find them planning a big class reunion which is to take place in the following month They secured the necessary information from the school and were surprised at some of the occupations and whereabouts of their old friends. Doris Hocking, who is teaching homemaking at t h e Wakefield High School waj very helpful. Julie Agriesti, for instance, was residing in Florida where she owns a chain of beauty salons. She's quite the hair stylist nowl Going on down the line they gasped for air to find that Arvi Ahonen was a famous western singer, now working for R.C.A. Victor and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Bette Beber is in Paris working on her new invention of stay-put lipstick. The only manufacturer in the world who tests her products personally! On down the line they were pleased to find Jim Brack e t doing so well in the watch-making industry. He is now residing in Switzerland. David Clark, as they knew, was employed as an expert stock-car driver in Alaska. Surprisingly enough. Bob Cloon is the proprietor of an extravagant gambling casino in Mexico. Mary Ellen Erickson seems to have made the grade as stewardess for the Joanne Lane Airlines. Whoever thought Joanne was interested in Airlines??? According to the report, Buzzy Hanganen is living in England where he Just added another Super Market to his long chain of them. Ralph Harrison hasn't been doing too badly since he otruck that oil well in Iran. Do you wonder why this report seemed shocking to its readers? On looking at the next name on the list they found that Bob Hero was playing with the Los Angeles Rams at present! They were also taken aback to find that Naomi Jarvi was living in Paris. Her occupation, a world-famous model. The next name on the list was no surprise since General Neal Johns, U.S. Army, has been in the headlines of the nations newspapers recently. James Kilponen was in Africa on a business trip. He sure has become famous as a master photographer. He must've taken lessons from Gilbert Woodcock of Modern Portrait! Chub Kuivinen, they found, was quite the socialite since his father had inherited the Standard Oil Company. Chub is living in the Bronx now! We find Luella Lake as his personal secretary. Next, Jim Lepola was reported married and settled down on a little farm in Wat ton. Melvin also is there teaching Physics at Watton University! What a coincidence to findLcis Luoma and Jean Manley working for Eleanor Mattson at one of her swanky restaurant night clubs. 'Guess Lois is quite the Chef while Jean is Eleanor's business manager! The report next revealed that Dennis Mattson was a multi-millionaire lumberman in Siberia. His company was, at the time, cutting timbers fcr the salt mines in Siberia. The reunion committee was totally unprepared to find Angelica Movrich driving logging trucks for Dennis! They were only mildly surprised to find Kriss Novak, President of Cambridge University in England. Becoming such a famous lawyer really payed off for him. The newspapers are still printing about his miraculous victory against the impeachment of President of the U.S. Richard Mattila! Roger Osier was found to be playing professional football in Dogpatch, Siberia! Would it surprise anybody to find Jack Patyk as a diaper manufacturer in China? The conmittee found it would be hard to make the world-famous concert pianist, Jean Pezzetti, come to the reunion in the middle of her tour of Europe. They were also taken by surprise to find that Wally Raisanen's gift of gab had given him an appointment of U.S. ambassador to Lower Slobovia. They found Ken Rintamaki, the world famous weight lifter, on vacation in Alaska with his aid, Dale Mars! The committee was quite puzzled over the fact that Jim Rolando had an auto-body shop on Mackinac Island, where,incidentally he was residing. There it was in black and white Richard Ronn; residing in Florida; inventor of the new history making type of hayseed. The committee found themselves in a daze when they heard that Mary Lou Russ and Clarice Dalbeck were partners in a big corporation in Manchuria which had a monopoly on the chopstick market! According to the report Sydney Saari, after five tries, had finally been elected President of the Sewing Circle of America. Teddy Sjoblom, starting with his own two cars and a few contributions, had drummed up a large used car business in New York. He had a large mansion buift for himself which was designed by that famous architect that had recently finished the plans of the trans-atlantic bridge, John Sporcich. The newspapers told the committee where to contact Leo Sterck. He was in Washington, the head scientist of the Atomic Energy Commission. Just under that article they read about Sonya Tiebel's amazing feat of swimming the Gulf of Mexico! It mentioned her residence in Texas. They learned that Dick Traise was the owner of the Traise Out-door Theatres Inc. He was residing in California. Marguerite Valesano was found to be playing accompaniment for a barber shop quartet in Tanganyika, Africa, on her accordian. Surprisingly, but true, Don Walstrom is Tommy Dorsey's personal music arranger! Cotton must be selling well for Elias Wiitanen is making a go of the plantation business in Mississippi. Ethel Stoole, the famous big game hunter, had just recently hit the headlines after killing the biggest hippopatomus the world has ever known. It stated she was residing in Africa! Astra Autere was in the headlines the other day after being proclaimed Miss Dogpatch of 1963. Marlene Backman is still playing trumpet and has her own orchestra. She is now playing at the Stork Club. Beatrice Kovales seems to be doing well as the University of Michigan drum majorette. Joyce Johnson finally made real motion picture stardom in her new picture, The Babe Didrikson Story. Seems she's quite a T.V. star also! A glance at the sports page in the Daily Globe tells us that Bill Kangas is pitching for the Cleveland Indians! Nancy Kahila, we find, is president-elect of the Lonely Hearts Club on the famed island of Madagascar. Bob Lane seems to have stepped into Willy Hoppe's shoes since he is now champion pool player of the world! That's one guy who is always behind the eight ball! On glancing at the next name on the list, the committee was shocked to learn that Ken Linn is famed as a kangaroo hunter. He has a new method; he hunts them while riding on a pogo stick. He must have quite a time hunting. The reunion group stood in awed silence to hear that Roy Hanganen had become a multi-millionaire in the cattle industry. He resides on a spacious ranch in Texas at the time! Last,but by far not the least.we find Buelah Londo has settled down happily in South America where she owns a group of the most famous hotels in the world. Now that all the invitations had been sent out, the coamiittee has nothing to do but sit back and wait for the great day to come when they and their old classmates would be together again for one last time! Pag Twenty-nine Senior CL ss Morning 1939 -40 Jc cK P- M« ry Ei en Woilly vToknny Beatrice K. Joqhrt L. S e n i o r s Senior CL i$ - Cent L Senior CL SS - Afternoon 939 -40 LotLLc L f. R. Je«sn P L 0 1 S L 939 - 40 arZene B. DicK T. Muj5S V Page Thirty Page Thirty-one UNDERCLASSMEN Jacqueline Hoffman Robert Hongisto Secretary President Robert Ha poja Treasurer Richard Johnson Vice-President JUNIOR CLASS The junior cisss, wnicn is composed of 52 members tnis year, na 1 a very successful magazine sale. Tney received tneir class rings in December. A cisss party was neld during the year and tney sponsored the annual prom. Some of the class members assisted Kith the senior class play and served as junior assistants on the Echo. Their sponsors 8re Miss Lola, Mr. Kronsich and Mr.Mezzano Thirty four Row 1 Jacobson M., Jarvenpaa M., Gouza J., Angus C., Colgin R., Huttunen C., Jacobson D., Hoffman J« Row 2 Miss Lola, Ikola E., Johns C., Haukkala E., Bracket D., Johnson R., Budgick J., Hopkins D., Ceronsky J., Corolewski F. Row 3 Mr. Mezzano, Hongisto R., Haapoja R., Bugni D., Draxler B., Hrbacek R., Doney D., Aho G. Row 1 Sampson S., Nurmi D., McDonald S., 0 Connor M., Movrich L., Mattila S., Waataja N. Row 2 Mr. Mezzano, Lepola L., Saari M., Saari S., Sjoblom J., Zuidmulder 0., Makela P., Nikula D., Miss Lola. Row 3 Kinnunen W., Kremposki R., Wuorinen L., Orlich R., Karling D., Tarro J., Lusa R., Nurmikko N. Paf r Thirty-fiv Harold Linn Joanne Krook President Treasurer Hmily Mattson Secretary Myron Swanson Vice-President SOPHOMORE CLASS This year's sophomore class was composed of sixty-seven students. The class held a party in the first semester and another in the second semester. To raise funds for their treasury in preparation for sponsoring the prom next year, they have held concessions at games. The sponsors were Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek. Pa?r Thirty- Row 1 Budglck P., Backman L., Luona N., Draxler N., Fountain P , Hanges F., Kahlla D., Linder R, Antilla G., Aili C. Row 2 Mr. Petranek, Bugni J., Krook J., Jose C., Dalbeck L., Forte B., Laine L., Lampi S., JacobsonB., Haukkala M.,Gates S., Mrs. Leman. Row 3 Lunich J., Johnson G., Bertetto K., Bedell J., Korpela E., Ballone J., Haapoja J., Linn H., Davidson G., Finco G. Row 1 Stoole N., Saari C., Weber S., Rostollan J., Saari C., Yesney P., Maki C., Spencer M., Maki J., Menghini D. Row 2 Mr. Petranek, Williams R., Monti R., Salmela C., Zuidmulder K., Rolando D., Sadis B., MattsonE., Minier L., Raisanen D., Maki 0., Yon G., Wert an en R., Mrs. Leman. Row 3 Spearo J., Niemi W., Swanson M., Rydeski M., Verch R., Walters W., Rice C., Newman W., Valesano B. Spearo J., Newman R. Thirty-trven Gail Eschenbauch Secretary William Lusa President Adele Rydeski Treasurer Melvin Nikula Vice-President FRESHMEN CLASS The fresnman class nad an enrollment of 62 students this year. During the year, they had e class party whicn was a success. It earn money for future use tney held concessions at several games. Tneir sponsors were Miss Carlson and Mr. Maki. f'ogr Thirty-eight Row 1 Garcia C., Jarvela J., Benson P., Huttunen P., Karling R., Lepola N., Anderson D., Galinatz M., Row 2 Jacobson J., Golembeskl R., Jarvenpaa A., Gembolis J. Johnson E., Eschenbauch G., Koski C., Hill D., Krook D., Leffel B., Ikola M., Davidson A , Mr. Maki, Row 3 Forte D., Baker D., Johnson R., Doney D., Hero J., Dalbeck D., Gallo D., Harvey W., LusaW., LaineE., Hocking E., Miss Carlson, Row 1 Orlich J,, Popovich D., Pikka D., Salmi C., Monti B., Stevens S., Sterck D., Nikula M. Row 2 Spurgeon D., Romberg R,, Seppa K., Miskovich A,, Tomczyk C., Saari S., Rydeski A., Trolla A,, Ravelli B., Pezzetti D., Rintamaki R., Mr. Maki. Row 3 Wertanen A., Wuorlnen K., Russ S., Sager H., Stevens J., Ringsmuth J., Stra33er R., Saari J,, Raisanen R., Ranta R., Mateofsky G., Miss Carlson, Pan? Thirty-nine Cl Roger Niemi Treasurer Donne Rostollen Vice-President Rruce Sachs President Paul Hanson Secretary EIGHTH GRADE Enrolled in tne eighth grade were sixty-rive students wno were divided into two groups, b-1 and 8-2. Two parties were neic during tne year, one in the first semester, wnich was informal and another in the second, being a formal party. Tne eigntn grade nas completed a tnorougn study of tne Constitution and nas put on several programs witn tne Constitution as its theme. Tney also put on a safety play, ‘he class W8s under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg and Mr. Foster. Page Forly Row 1 Johnson J., Hanrey A., Bugni J., Colgin R., Celello C., Bertetto D., Mattson S., Haapoja P., Joki-nen E., Desonia P. Row 2 Karling E., Perrando J., Finco T., Baker R., Ahonen R., Hanson P., Kuoppala M,, JokiP., Kottman J., Miss Windberg. Row 3 Erickson J., Boho M., Laine G., Lepinski J., Best D. Mr, Foster. Row 1 Strasser D., Wiitanen G., Warren J., Pietchak W., Simchak V., Valesano M., Yon G., Rostollan D. UlTila G., Pikka D. Row 2 Rostollan R., Tosco C., Sjoblom M., Zuidmulder I., Ringsmuth J,, Polovit D., Windberg M., Soffietti D., Yatchak B., Saari R., Miss Windberg. Row 3 Spencer J., Tomciyk B., Verch R., Olejniczak D., Olson J., Nurmikko K., Sachs B., Pikka F.,Hebei W., Niemi R., Mr. Foster. Paftr Forty-on• Sally Novak Treasurer James Del Pavero Robert Burns Vice-President President Robert Luome Secretary SEVENTH GRADE This year the seventh grade was composed of 66 students. They the second semester which was a success. Their sponsors were Mr. had a class party in Marshall and Mr. Carr. l'af,r For ty. two Row 1 Anderson R., Korpl C., Csrlaon A., Grayson A., Elliott P., Hellsten A., Lester D., Cox C Hocking M, Row 2 Libertoski P., Luoaa R., Eckersley J,, Gilbert R., Boleau C,, Bracket V., Fisher J., Langa P Koski G., Koski D., Luoaa R. Bums R., Mr, Carr, Row 3 Henderson W., Del Favero J,, Anderson W., Kinnunen R., Cvengros D., Hill D., Harvey J., Bishop W Kremposki G., Angus D., Kaczmarek S., Mr. Marshall. •i • i •i Row 1 Mateofsky J., Tomei L., Monti M., Napel D., Mezzano M., Novak S., Russ P., Wertanen E., Ylkanen D, Row 2 Seppa L., Yatchak J., Sprecksel S., Sands B., Miskovich M., Spencer B., Maki D., Tiebel M., Minier L., Mr, Carr. Row 3 Schiltz R., Maki B., Maki D., Wertanen D., Nerva R., Valesano J., Rintamaki G., Ring smut h J., Niemi R., Raisanen A., Sjoblom R., Mr. Marshall. Pat For ty- three Page Forty-four Page Forty-five INFANT w FRESHMEN Page Forty-six Row 1 Mr. Nelson, Pezzetti D., Ranta R., Haukkala E., Finco G., Rolando D., Lepola L., Salmi C., Backman M., Raisanen D. Row 2 Zuidmulder K., Saari C., Weber S., Gembolis J., Jacobson D., Hofftaan J., Saari S., Lane J., Eschen-bauch G., Pezzetti J., Jacobson B. Row 3 Fountain P., Draxler N., Menghini D., Maki J., Mattson E., Rostollan J., Huttunen P., Maki C., Sep-pa K. Row 4 Hero J., Niemi W., Walstrom D., Maki 0., Rice C., Bracket J., Patyk J., Hanganen A., Karling D., Swanson M., Harvey W. Row 5 Gates S., Ravelli B., Jacobson M., Bugni J., MacDonald S., Corolewski P., Monti B., Trolla A., Saari S., Yesney P., Lepola N., Spencer M., Kovales B. Row 6 Anderson D., Popovich D., Pikka D., Benson P., Jarvela J., Gouza J., Valesano M., Sachs B., Beber B., Aili C., Luoma N., Backman L., Waataja N. BAND Seventy-two students belonged to the Wakefield High School Band during the 19$2-53 school year. Two concerts were presented by the band; one in January and one in April. Selections Were also rendered at the Parents Night program and the Christmss program. The Wakefield High School Band under the direction cf Mr. Carl Nelson wss ranked one of the best on the Range. Pog Forty-tight CHEERLEADERS Jacobson M., Rostollen J., Huttunen C., Jacobson D., Manley J., Jacobson B., Beber B. The Wakefield High School Cheerleaders, under the guidance of Miss Loia, promoted the pep spirit during the past yesr among the student body Jean Manley and Bette Beber were the co-captains. The cheerleaders sponsored several dences during the year, the main one being the Homecoming dance. On November 20, 1952 they had charge of the Cheerleaders Conference at Wakefield. They also put on some of the pep assemblies that were held before the football and basketball games. Mattson E., Karling R., Saeri S., Jarvela J., Simchak V. The Junior High Cheerleaders, Sylvia Saari, Ruth Karling, Jeanne Jarvela, Priscilla Haapoja, Sarah Mattson, and Victoria Simchak, did much to promote pep and school spirit at the junior high football and basketball games. During the year, Sylvia Saari was chosen captain. Miss Elda Loia was their sponsor. Page Forty-nine Row 1 Johns C., Wertanen R., Luoma N., Corolewski P., Rintamaki K. Row 2 Harrison R., Traise R., Raisanen W., Cloon R., Hr. Duffin. Eachenbach G., Huttunen P., Seppa K., Raisanen R., Bracket J., Ballone J., Haapoja J., Williams R., CHESS CLUB A new organization was forrr.ed during the 1952-53 school year. This organization, the Chess Club, was under the supervision and sponsorship of Mr. Duffin. Seventeen members were enrolled. They met regularly every Monday after school until 6:C0. At their meetings they learned to play chess. Dick Traise was the president and Pet Corolewski was secretary-treasurer. Page Fifty SENIOR CLASS PLAY What can a fallow (Kriss Novak as Lon) do when he has four sisters (Rose, Esther Agnes and Tootle played by Sydney Saari, Jean Pezzetti, Bette Beber and Beatrice Kovales) determined to run (or ruin) his love life. They are so concerned about their big brother s predicament that they've no time to listen to their worried father (Walfred Raisanen) who is trying to make an important announcement to the family. The girls have discovered that their brother Lon is wild about a snobbish Eastern girl (Clarice Dalbeck as Lucille) who is visiting in town, and when Lon breaks his date with the quiet and lovely home-town girl (Ethel Stoole as Ida) the sisters burst into action. They quickly discover that Lucille is interested in Lon only to get introduced to the more imoortant boys in town. Despite the strong protest of their own dates (Jack Patyk as John Sheohard and Roger Osier as Fred Gregory), Rose and Esther decide to steal the show from Lon's girl. Rose makes herself up as a queenly” type while Esther tries to appear vibrant . All this serious business is punctuated by hilarious scenes between sly old Grandpa (Charles Kuivinen), Katie, the cook (Mary Lou Russ), mischievous Tootie (Beatrice Kovales), a convincing business partner of papa's (Richard Ronn as Mr. Duffy), papa's boss, Mr. Dodge (Kenneth I inn), and Mrs. Waughop, the long-suffering neighbor (Marguerite Valesano) and Mrs. Smith (Naomi Jarvi). Tootie spills the beans to Lucille and the girls wish they were a thousand miles from St. Louis. It's then that father makes his announcement: He's been offered a better job in New York and they are moving at once I At the thought of leaving their home and friends, the girls instantly unite for actionl They resort to a hilarious series of strategies and maneuvers (like derailing a trolley and pouring water on papa's boss) that not only result in their staying where they've been so happy, but in straightening out brother Lon too, in a joyous, whirlwind finale. Page Fifty-one ECHO Row 1 Agriesti J., Pewetti J., Baber B., Moyrich A., Kahila N., Jacobaon M., Erickson M., Lake L., Mattson E. Row 2 Rintamaki K., Luoma L., Manley J., Una J., Ikola E., Jacobson D., Hofflnan J., Johnson J. ,Dalbeck C Lepola L., Londo B., Johns C., Mr. Korpi. Row 3 Orlich R., Johns N., Osier R., Kuivinen C., Cloon R., Bracket J., Traise D., Lepola J., Karling D., Waistrom D. Row 1 Hocking D., Mattila S., Jarvenpaa M., Colgin R., Stoola E., Movrich L., Waataja N., Kovales B. Row 2 Corolewski Backman M., Saari S., Jarvi N., Valesano M., Autere A., Huttunen C., Saari S., Kinnunen W. Row 3 Hero R., Hanganen A., Rolando J., Novak K., Ronn R., Raisanen W., Haapoja R., Lusa R., Ahonen A., Kilponen J., Harrison R. Page Fifty-two How 1 Linder P., Row 2 Hang s F., Popovich D., Miss How 3 Corolewski Salmela C. 0 Connor M., Monti B., Benson P., Jarvela J., Luoraa N., Aili C., Maki J., Trolla A., Saari Carlson. P., Hoffman J., Eschenbauch G., Salmi C., Antilla G., Raisanen D., Yesney P. S., Movrich L., Pikka D., Budgick P Ikola E., Jose C., Lampi S., Autere A. • i 9 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The F.H.A., under the sponsorship of Miss Carlson, has done much the past year. The club members made up Christmas packages and sent them to the Indians in the southwest. They made corsages and centerpieces out of clay for themselves. Officers were elected during the year. They were: president, Elizabeth Ikola; vice-president, Patricia Corolewski; secretary, Doris Raisanen; treasurer, Jo Ann Maki; historian, Gail Eschenbauch; parlimentarian,Anna Trolla; song leader, Carol Salmi; reporter Nancy Luoma; and sergeant-at-arms, Sylvia Saari. Page Fifty- three Row 1 Poporich D., Pikka D., Luoma N., Aili C., Weber S., O'Connor M., Benson P., Monti B., Ro.tollan J., Spencer M., Kovales B. Row 2 Nikula M., Jacobson M., Haukkala M., Beber B., Saari S., Jacobson B., Huttunen C., Saari C., Drax-ler N., Maki C. Row 3 Pezzetti D., Seppa K., Raisanen D., Saari S., Manley J., Pezzetti J., Corolewski P., Rydeski A., Huttunen P., Rintam ki K. Row 4 Luoma L., Salmi C., Jacobson D., Valesano M., Lane J,, Eschenbauch G., Rolando D., Ikola E., Dalbeck C., Hofftnan J,, Tiebel S. Row 5 Osier R., Hanganen A., Patyk J., Ronn R., Bracket J., Novak K., Raisanen W., Karling D., Lusa W. FORENSICS At the start of the second semester, the forensic program began. There were nine divisions, namely; humorous, declamation, dramatic monologue, dramatic dialogue, narrative reading, lyric poetry reading,extempore speaking, radio commentary end original oratory. The coaches for the forensic program were: Mr. Kronsich, Mr. Maki and Mrs. Mattson. Mr. Pierick end Mr. Poster introduced forensics into the junior high English classes. Many students participated in a declamation contest. Student participation this year, including the junior high events, totaled over one hundred. Page Fifty-four Row 1 Stevens S., Pikka D., Budgick P., Spencer M., Alii C., Karling R., Jarvela J., Benson P., Galinatz M., Popovich D. Row 2 Krook D., Erickson M., Monti B., Huttunen P., Colgin R., SJoblom J., Jarvenpaa M., Antilla G., Rostollan J., Mr. Rowe. Row 3 Londo B., Huttunen C., Hill D., Saari S., Jacobson D., Valesano M., Dalbeck C., Manley J., Miskovich A., Jacobson B., Gates S. Row U Kovales B., Garcia C., Seppa K., Rydeski A., Saari S., Krook J., Beber B., Sampson S., Maki J. Row 5 Minier L., Johnson E., Koski C., Salmi C., Sachs B., Ikola E., Zuidmulder 0., Hofftnan J., Pezzetti J., Dalbeck L. GIRLS’CHOIR The Girls Choir was made up of two groups. One group met at class time and the other met at noon, three times a week. The choir gave a Christmas concert and sang at school programs. Under the direction of Mr. Marvin Rowe, the vocal music instructor, the Girls Choir performed very well. Page Fifty five Row 1 Schiltz R., Monti M., Hocking M., Pikka D., Windberg M., Finco T., Russ P., Johnson J., Saari R., Seppa L. Row 2 Maki D., Ulvila G., Valesano M., Rostollan D., Soffietti D., Fisher J., Sprecksel S , Yatchak J., Bracket V., Hellsten A., Elliot P., Mr. Foster. How 3 SJoblom M., Niemi R , Boho M., Sachs B., Ringsmuth J., Tomczyk B., Polovitz D., Eckersley L., Mr. Pierick. Row U Gilbert R., Novak S.,Carr V., Tosco C., Desonia P., Jokinen E., Miskovich M., Tiebel M., Warren J., Ferrando J. JUNIOR JOURNAL The Junior Journal, under the sponsorship of Mr. Foster and Mr. Pierick, was published to keep the junior high students informed on their activities. The editor of the Junior Journal was Margaret Windberg. To help her were Donne Rostollsn, Lynn Eckersley, Roger Niemi, Mike Boho, Carolyn Tosco and Dorothy Polovitz as assistant editors. Page Fifty-six Seated Cvengros D., Tosco C., Soffietti D. Standing Grayson A., Wertanen E., Rostollan R., Ear ling E. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The Junior Student Council took care of the locker key and had charge of the halls during dismissal. The council was a very active group. They held their annual dinner party in the spring. Under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg, the group did a good job during the year. Page Fifty-seven Row 1 Nurmi D., Stevens S., Huttunen P., Ravelli B., 0 Connor M., Jarvela J., Popovich D., Seppa K., Garcia C. Row 2 Mateofski J., Sampson S., Rydeski A., Johnson J., Jose C., Jacobson B., Trolla A., Gates S. Row 3 Mr. Pierick, Tomczyk C , Eschenbauch G., Niemi W., Luoma L., Haukkala M. LATIN CLUB The Latin Club, sponsored by Mr. Robert Pierick, was composed of twenty-two members. The purpose of the club was to get 8 better understanding of the Roman language and the customs of the people. The main aim of the Latin Club was to sponsor a successful banquet in true Roman fashion. The officers were: president, Lois Luoma; vice-president, Joyce Johnson; secretary, Bernadette Ravelli; treasurer, Anna Trolla; sergeant-at-arms, Martha Haukkala; and reporter, Adele Rydeski. Page Fifty-eight Row 1 Seppa K., Maki J., Sampson S., Beber B., Jacobson B., Garcia C., Kovales B. Row 2 Mr. Rowe, Rydeski A., Krook J., Pezzatti J., Jacobson D., Saari S., Saari S. Row 3 Bertetto K., Walstrom D., Patyk J., Bracket J., Rice C., Karling D., Lusa W. MIXED ENSEMBLE The mixed ensemble was made up of twenty-two members, seven boys and fifteen girls. The group met twice a week, either at noon or before school. They rendered several selections at the Parents Night program and presented a Christmas concert. They also gave several programs during the spring. The group was under the direction of Mr. Marvin Rowe, vocal music instructor. Pane Fifty-ninr r! Row 1 Libertoski P., Schilti R., Bums R., Flnco T., Yon G., Yatchak B., Ferrando J., Olson J., Saari R., Pietchak W. Row 2 Koski D., Gilbert R., Hanson P., Kaczmarek S., Cvengros D., Kuoppola M., Valesano J., Wertanen D., Pikka D., Del Favero J , Luoma R. � Row 3 Harvey J., Bishop W., Rintamaki G., Boho M., Best D., Olejniczak D., Verch R., Lepinski J , Pikka F., Tomczyk B., Erickson J., Spencer J. RftTROL BOYS Under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg, the school boy petrol has done an excellent job of petrolling the highway, maintaining order and assisting the fans at basketball and football games. This veer there were thirty-eight members in the patrol. The officers were: traffic captain, James Ferrendo; game captain, Brian Yatchak; lieutenants, James Olson, Duane Mattil8, Gregory Yon and Teddy Finco. The oatrol boys were given a banquet sponsored by the school board. During the year the boys worked hard making a year book with a picture of each of the members. Page Sixty Row 1 Mrs. Leman, Lane J., Beber B., Luoma L., Luoma N. Row 2 Haapoja R., Kilponen J., Draxler B., Hrbacek R., Haapoja J., Johns C. PHOTO CLUB The Photo Club, with Mrs. Leman as its sponsor, learned how to take better pictures and how to develop and print them. Before Christmas those who wanted to, made their own Christmas Cards, with photographs on them. At one of the club's first meetings new members were voted on. There were ten members in the Photo Club. The officers were: president, Jim Kilponen: secretary, Joanne Lane, and treasurer, Lois Luoma. Page Stxtyon. How 1 Linder P., u oonnor M., Kinier L., L ine L., Jarvenpaa M., Mattila S., Nurmi D., Morrich L., Hr Duffin. Row 2 Hill D., Colgin R., Ikola E , Forte B., Zuidmulder 0., D lbeck L., SJoblom J. SALESMEN'S CLUB The Salesman's Club wes organized to help other clubs sell concessions at the basketball games. Anyone who is interested in helping out at the concessions is invited to join the club. The officers were: president, Elizabeth Ikola; and secretary, Dorothy Nurmi. This club wes under the sponsorship of Mr. Duffin. Paf SiMty two Row 1 Johnson R., Bedell J. Osier R., Finco G., Johns C., Rintamaki K. Row 2 Nikola M., Sampson S., Rostollan J., Huttunen P., Seppa K., Mr. Duffin. Row 3 Saari S., Saari S., Backaan M., Saari S., Raisanen D., Luoma L. SENIOR STUDENT COUNCIL The student council, under tne sponsorship of Mr. Duffin, was a very active group. They were hosts at the Gogebic Student Council Convention and also sponsored the annual Homecoming and the annual Halloween party. The council was composed of four members from each class. The homeroom members and merabers-at-large were elected in the fall and the president was elected during the previous spring by the student body. The officers of tne council were: president, Lois Luoma; vice-president, Roger Osier; recording secretary, Sydney Saari; corresponding secretary, Doris Raisanen; and treasurer, Clayton Johns. 1‘otf Sixty- three Row 1 Movrich A., Mattila S., Jarvenpaa M., Colgin R., Makela P., MacDonald S., Hoffman J., Huttunen C., Jacobson M., Stools E. Row 2 Movrich L., Lans J., Autsrc A., Lspola L., Eschsnbauch G., Ikola E., Saari SSaari M., Jacobson D., Angus C., Gouza J., Waataja N. Row 3 Mr. Korpi, Saari S., Novak K., Ronn R., Bracket J., Raisanen W., Saari S., 0 Connor M., Mrs. Mattson. Row 4 Manley J., Kinnunen W., Orlich R., Osier R., Hopkins D., Sjoblom J., Rintamaki K. TATLER The Tetler, which has been in existence for twenty-seven years,was under the sponsorship of Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi. The editors were Astra Autere and Joanne Lane; typing supervisors were Sally Saari and Barbara Oberg. The reporters were all the past 8nd present journalism students. The paper was mimeographed, with the production taken care of by the second year typing students. The Tetler came out every three weeks and wss distributed to all of the senior high students. Pnf e Sixty- four Row 1 Niemi W., Harrison R., Lepola M., Beber B., Manley J., Finco G., Swanson M., Valesano E., Kangas B. Row 2 Walstrom D., Kilponen J., Ahonen A., Osier R., Lepola J., Johns N., Hero R., Bracket D., Linn H. Row 3 Lusa D., Hongisto R., Haapoja R., Patyk J., Novak K., Cloon R., Bracket J., Draxler B.,Knivinen C., Bugni D., Mr, Yatchak. W CLUB The W Club s purpose was to promote interest in athletic events 8nd to stimulate school spirit. The club tried to prevent the wearing of unearned letters and numerals. This year the W Club sold Salt Weter Taffy for the purchase of a clothes dryer. The club held their initiation on November lij. The officers were: president, Charles Kuivinen; vice-president, Roger Osier; treasurer, Neal Johns; secretary, Jean Manley; and sergeant-at-arms, Ralph Harrison. The sponsor of the club was Coach Yatchak. Pane Sixty-five Row 1 Kuirinen C., Cloon R., Haro R., Johns C. Row 2 Kllponen J., Novak K., Lusa R., K rling D. UTHROTARS Uthrotars are boys chosen from the junior and senior classes who demonstrated outstanding leadersnip, scholarship and sportsmanship. These boys are active members of the Rotary for one month so that they can become familiar with the functions of the Rotary organization and spread the Rotary idea throughout tne school. 'ok' Sts ty- i«i Row 1 Johns N., Linn K., Novak K., Bracket J., Kuivinen C., Osier R., Ahonen A., Cloon R., Lepola J., Hero R., Kilponen J., Harrison R. Row 2 Mr. Yatchak, Mr. Carr, Hongisto R., Tarro J., Lusa R., Haapoja R., Bugni D., Rydeski M., Bracket D., Davidson G., Patyk J. Row 3 Valesano E., Yon G., Niemi W., Linn H., Kunes N., Swanson M., Finco G., Bertetto K., Newman R., Bedell J. Row 1 Davidson A., Laine E., Jarvenpaa A., Lusa W., Hero J., Hocking E., Harvey W., Pezzetti D., Leffel B. Row 2 Gallo D., Johnson R., Stevens J., Mr. Dianich, Bedell J., Dalbeck D., Ringsmuth J. Page Sixty-eight FOOTBALL The Wakefield High School Championship Cardinals ended the most brilliant football season in the history of the school. It is a team that will go down in the books as one of the best to ever wear the red and white. Their record of eight wins and no defeats surpassed all previous records of former football teams. The boys had the best offensive as well as the best defensive record in the U.P. The Wakefield team had 283 points against 31 points for the opposition. This team was considered by many as the best in the U.P. and was rated second in the state in class C . The boys will always remember this as a team of eleven men, not a group of individual stars. That is one of the factors that made it the powerhouse it was. August 29, Hurley there. This was the big one as far as the Cardinals were concerned. The boys waited a whole year for ibis game after the Lidgets had taken a heart-breaker from them the year before. The Cards showed their power immediately when they got their hands on the ball and drove 80 yards to score. From then on it was a great night for the Redbirds as they powered themselves to a 27-0 victory, the first in their perfect season. September 6, Baraga there. The boys then packed their bags and traveled to Baraga to meet the Vik-ings in their first conference tilt. It was a runaway from the start. The Wakefield team landing on top by a score of 37-0. September 13, Houghton here. The Gremlins had planned this one to be the game of defeat for the CardsH. It was a hot and sultry day, the power of the Houghton team didn t seem to mean much as the Cards agressiveness was too much. Their weight started to show at the end, but it was too late, as the Cardinals won a decisive victory by a margin of 21 to 6. September 27, Ontonagon there. This time the Cards were really supposed to meet their match in the Polar Bear eleven. 1 guess it was a bit too hot for those Polar Bears though, as the Card power ran all over them. It was a vicious game all the way, but the boys continued their winning streak and won 21-0. October h, Bessemer here. As the old rivalry began to flare up again, no one figured the Cards could last another tough game. The boys were all hepped up for this one. '.Then the Speed Boys came in the gate, everyone could see it was going to be a battle. On the field it was dirty and tough but the Cardinals proved the better team and came out on top with a 27-6 score. October 11, Lake Linden here. After a successful home-coming, the Redbirds put on a brilliant per-formance against the 'Vhiz-Kicls and slaughtered them by a lopsided score of $3-0. October 17, Hancock there. This one was really the scare of the season as the Cards ran up against a powerful '‘kulldog squad. Shea, of Hancock, took the opening kickoff 80 yards for a T.D. From then on it was a different story as the r akefield eleven got a little mad. The boys took this one along with the rest and returned the victors by a score of 27-7. October 25. L'Anse here. This was the final one for twelve seniors and I guess they really wanted it. It was a beautiful day and a magnificent way to end a season. It was a score at will affair, and what a score, Wakefield 75, L'Anse 12, a 9 a great team ended a great season with 8 wins and 0 defeats. A team, I am sure all the boys will remember for its jokesters as well as its excellent players. Western U.P. Conference Standings 1952 Won Lost Points Opponents Wakefield 6- 15 T3T- 25 Ontonagon 5 1 152 3h Hancock u 2 90 66 Houghton 3 3 133 h3 L Anse 1 5 ho 18I4 Baraga 1 5 19 ii e Lake Linden 1 5 18 185 Page Smty-mne SENIOR LETTERMEN Arvl Ahonen (Pex) 5-9 180, third letter won, first teem All Conference, second teem All U.P., first team All-State Class C , Honorable Mention All State. Arvi, as said before, teamed up with Chub and Roger in many 8 scoring play. Playing right tackle on offense and left tackle on defense, he proved to be too much for any opponent in our conference. Jim Brackett (Bricky) 6’, l80, second let-ter won, second team All Conference, Honorable Mention All U.P. Being one of the larger men on the team, Jim played the tackle post very well. Another mainstay in the Cards strong line, his herd blocking and tackling was very valuable to our cause. Robert Cloon (Cal) 6-3, 175 third letter won. Honorable Mention All Conference. By far the tallest man on the team. Bob proved to be a menace to opposing linebackers and a great center on punts and extra point kicks. He and Bob Hero teamed up to gain much yardage on quarterback sneeks. Ralph Harrison (Bunky) 5-8, 150 second letter won, Honorable Mention All Conference. Ralph was always a threat es a breakaway runner, and he proved this by getting off for sane long gains. Besides the speed he had the power needed for short yardage. Robert Hero (Shovels) 5-9, 155 second letter woh, second team All Conference, Honorable Mention All U.P., Honorable Mention All-State. Bob, a good runner and a terrific passer, stood at the helm throughout our successful season. Quarterback on offense and safety on defense, he proved to be a stalwart defensive men 8s well as deceptive quarterback. Neel Johns (Jammer) 5-8, 135 second letter won, Honorable Mention All Conferenee. Fleet footed and shifty, Neal more than filled the right half spot, both on offense and defense. His numerous long gains ranked him second in total yardage. Charles Kulvlnen (Chub) 5-10 l80, third letter won, first team All Conference, second team All U.P., Honorable Mention All State, chosen as team Captain, Chub, playing right guard, teamed up with Ahonen and Osier to make a terrific combination on line backs. He was a stalwart on defense, while playing middle linebacker. Jim Lepola (Dimples) 5-9, 170, third letter won. Jim, for the third year in a row, did a tremendous job in the middle of the line. His aggressive play was one reason why the Cards middle couldn’t be crossed. Kenneth Linn (Thorpe) 5-9, 160, second letter won. Kenny played the guard position seeing plenty of action, where his stalwart play was appreciated many times during the season. He also played the defensive end position very well. Kriss Novak (Lobe) 6-1, 150, second letter won. Kriss's speed made him a constant threat at end for the Card aerials. He showed up very well on defense also where his height was very useful. Roger Osier (Roly - Poly) 5-9, 180, third letter won, first team All Conference, first team All U.P.,first team All-State Class C , first team All State, chosen Most Valuable Pleyer. A hard running halfback who led the Cards to their perfect season by scoring points. Roger did a terrific job at linebacker and was perhaps the most versatile on the team. Jack Patyk Manager, first letter won. Jack filled the managerial position very well. His adequate supply of clean equipment, plus a helping hand when needed, showed him to be an outstanding member of our team. Jim Kllponen (Kilpy) 5-9 160, second letter won, second team All Conference, Honorable Mention All U.P. Jim played a very aggressive game at left guard. He had the speed to block on end runs and the power needed for line blocking. Jim also bolstered the defensive line by playing either end or guard. Seventy-one A. A ko n « n C. Kuivinen R. Cloo r J. K i 1p o n« n s E N I 0 R K. Linn CoacR Yotckak J. Patyk, k. Novak Page Seventy D. BracU«ft H. L i r r R. Lusa R . H on • S t o J. Tarro ALL - CONFEREN CE HON. M. ALL U.R N. KuntS R. H W. N � • rr i Page Seventy-two R«w 1 Laine E., Harvey B., Ringsmuth J., Hero J., Doney D., Orlich R. Row 2 Davidson A,, Ikola M., Lusa W., Dalbeck D., Gallo D., Russ S., Jarvenpaa R., Pezzetti D. Row 3 Golembeski R., Mateofsky J., Coach Maki, Forte D. Manager. i Row 1 Spearo J., Sjoblom W., Bertetto K., Newman R., Finco G., Monti R. Row 2 Coach Carr, Johnson R., Swanson M., Yatchak J., Walters W., Rice C., Niemi W., Bedell J., Manager. Page Seventy-three Row 1 Linn H., Valesano E., Lusa R., Sjoblom T., Hero R., Johns N. Row 2 Coach Yatchak, Tarro J., Kuivinen C., Cloon R,, Novak K., Bugni D., Davidson G., Patyk J., Manages BASKETBALL Although the 1952-53 basketball campaign didn't seen to be too good, the'tardinal 'did win their share of the hoop-fests . The boys started out practice and things looked dull. Yatchak, with only two returning lettermen, started his big job of rebuilding a well-rounded organization. Hopes weren't too high, but when the ledbirds appeared the first two times they really changed the attitude of everyone, first defeating St. Ambrose 77-66 and then Ontonagon 65-55. The ball was really rolling now at the Wakefield camp and they were headed smack into one of the hardest parts of their schedule. Getting bumped by Ironwood 6-5 and Bessemer 58-72 they got together and really took a doozy from Hurley in the last 30 seconds 37-32. Then came Christmas, and vacation. Returning back to the court in the middle of a flu epidemic, Wakefield hit hard by it, they won another spine tingling game from Ashland, 53-51 on a 50 foot shot by Ted Sjoblom as the horn was blowing. Then taking on Park Falls by the same score, 53-51 again, they got beat in succession by Ironwood 65- 5 and Bessemer 6O-I4.3. Maybe the team wasn't famous for victories but it did something. L'Anse came over to the Cardinal gymnasium and got bumped 82-60, victims of a record-breaking score. The previous record being set last year by the Cardinal team when they scored 5l points against Park Falls. They then lost to Hurley,Ashland and Crystal Falls, while winning over St. Ambrose, Ontonagon and Park Falls. Then tournament time rolled around. With the games to be held in Wakefield, Bessemer was picked to win and our ’tJardsf' were the darkhorse . But being unlucky they drew Bessemer the first round and lost 72-56, Bessemer going on to win the championship. Ending the season with a 9-7 record and a k-6 conference record, the boys got a trip to Negaunee to see the U.P. tournaments. The final meeting was held In the shower rooms and the letter winners were announced. The captain was elected. Seniors: Kriss Novak, captain, 3 ob Hero, Neal Johns, Chari e s Kuivinen and Ted Sjoblom, with Jack Patyk, Tanager. Juniors: Donald Bugni, and Joe Tarro. Sjoblom and Novak were the teams high scorers with 2Z4.3 and 202 points respective ly. Bugni, Tarro and Lusa will round out tho nucleus for next year's team. The B team, under assistant coach, Vernon Carr, won 5 games and lost 8. He has developed a fine bunch of boys for next year's varsity. The Junior High, under Eugene Maki, won 1 game and lost 10. Thsse boys will be varsity and B team material next year. Puge Seventy-four SEASON'S RECORD WHS OPP WHS OPP St. Ambrose 77 66 L Anse 82 6o Ontonagon 65 55 Hurley ft-9 Ironwood U6 5b St. Ambrose 6Q P Bessemer 56 72 Ashland 36 61 Hurley 37 32 Crystal Falls fg 81 Ashland 53 5i Ontonagon 62 58 Park Falls 53 51 Park Falls 67 hi Ironwood 65 Tournament Bessemer k3 6o Bessemer 56 72 lfi-7 CONFERENCE Ironwood Bessemer Ashland Wakefield Hurley Park Falls 0-10 Page Seventy-five Row 1 Osier R., Johns N., Lepola M., Beber T., Mattson R., Oszello J., Hero R., Linn K. Row 2 Coach Yatchak, Novak K., Yon R., Sutter J., Wojciehowski J., Salmela J., Smith R., Sporcich J., Draxler B., Mr. Carr. TRACK Wakefield's 1952 track squad had one of it's best seasons in the history of the school, when it took it s first Upper Peninsula, Class C Championship. The Cards had the all around depth and balance needed for a championship team. Lettermen returning from last year's Championship squad are: Bob Hero, pole vault, Charles Kuivinen, 440, Neal Johns, half mile and pole vault, Kriss Novak, hurdles, high Jump, Roger Osier, sprints, John Sporcich, hurdles, high Jump, and sprints, and Ken Linn, 440. The Invitational Meet was the first meet of the year held at Wakefield on May 13 after school, after being postponed from Saturday because of snow. In this meet Ironwood took first, Wakefield second, and then Bessemer and Ewen. The Regional Meet was held in Ironwood on Saturday, May 17, in the morning and afternoon. This was the meet to see who would qualify to go to the U.P. the following Saturday. As the day went on the meet developed into a contest between Wakefield and Bessemer, Wakefield showing all around balance and piling up a lot of points in the hurdles and pole vault to win. Final standings: Wakefield Bessemer 57, Ontonagon 19 and Ewen 9. The big U.P. Meet was held at Houghton on May 24. The Cardinal's 14 man squad went into this meet with an Out Side Chance. As the day went on Wakefield again showed it's all around balance and fight as it came out with it's first U.P. Championship with 41 9 10 points. Bessemer 33, Houghton 31 l 3 and Munising with 18 1 3 were the top 4 of 13 schools in Class C. The last meet of the year, the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference Meet, was held at Bessemer in the afternoon and night. The meet was held on the same day as the senior class picnic and the Cards were not in very good shape. Ironwood took first, Bessemer second, Wakefield third, and Ashland fourth. Page Se venty-six TENNIS Coach F. W. Duffin'8 Wakefield tennis team had a successful year in spite of the fact that they lost their first U.P. Crown in 8 years Before the important meets the Hedbirds scheduled dual meets with Stambaugh and Marquette which were successful. The Cards swept through the Kichigan-Wisconsin Conference with 26 points; Ironwood was second with 19 points. Joe Sutter captured the singles crown for his second year. Bob Hero was the runner-up, DaveWest -lund and Dave Wojciehowski copped the doubles championship. The U. P. Meet was held at Stambaugh. Wakefield netters came second to Stambaugh with 7 3 4 points; Stambaugh had 9 3 4. Dave Westlund and Dave Wojciehowski captured the doubles championship and Joe Sutter was runner-up in the singles. The Hedbirds chose Dave Westlund for their captain. Letter winners were Dave Westlund, captain, Dave Wojciehowski, Joe Sutter, John Ozzello, Lawrence Bruno, all seniors, and Bob Hero, Richard Lusa and Don Walstrora, underclassmen. P g Seventy-seven t£ - W a ' ' $?' -ii-.; t'VZsiii ,Jt A . J k • - ■ -7 i- ' r«i -� • ttri li Ti!- f(hf « . — - '- • , t FOOTBALl '• ?■ -. • Pag? Seventy-eight TRACK Page Eighty n v r | h� -! 4 Ll'fcof rlnt 4 b, BRAl'N-BRl’M FIELD. bx. Ann Artwr, Milk . . r fj . .V .'V • . rs jim NuH r . ;v:-, . v'