Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

ECHO %• . WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WAKEFIELD, MICHIGAN IT TAKES WHEELS OF ALL SIZES, WORKING TOGETHER, TO MAKE A FINE SCHOOL We, the editors or the Echo, have endeavored to bring to you a yearbook which, we hope, will be remembered when recalling friendships, accomplishments, and the fine times you had while in high school. Therefore, the Seniors of Wakefield High School present, to you, the Echo of 195U� which was made possible by them, with the help of their sponsors. Junior assistants, Modern Portrait of Ironwood, Portrait Salon of Wakefield and the following Ironwood business establishments: Pearce's Hardware and Furniture Store, the Ironwood Hardware Company, Gambles Store and the Kilponen Hardware Company. DEDICATION Through countless generations there have been people who have stood above all others because of their goodness and their willingness to help their fellow man. Such a person is Mrs. Anna Mattson. She has given unstintingly to us, and we feel that she has put her very heart and soul into molding us into the nearest semblance of perfection that we can achieve. Even in dedicating this, our yearbook, to her, we are not thanking her in full, for it is she who is making this Echo possible. There is only one way that we can fully show our appreciation, and that is simply to say, Thank you, Mrs. Mattson. 5 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clarence A. Jacobson President Mrs. Eunice B. Olson Trustee Mrs. Lempi M. Saari Secretary Eli Mustapaa Trustee A. James Gilbert Treasurer Robert Burns Attorney We, the seniors ot l9Sk� realize that we are indebted to the Wakefield Board of Education. Their guidance and consideration has been appreciated by us throughout our high school years. Without this help, it would have been impossible for us to receive the educational background which we now possess. For their skillful direction of school affairs this year, we thank Mr. C. A. Jacobson, president; Mrs. Lempi Saari, secretary; Mr. James Gilbert, treasurer; Mrs. Eunice B. Olson, trustee; Mr. Eli Mustapaa, trustee; and Mr. Robert A. Burns, attorney. 6 John W. Thomas Superintendent 7 Odessa Carlson Homemaking Vernon Carr Mathematics Physics Ben Dianich History Social Science Wayne Foster Latin Mathematics English William Francis English Mildred Johnson Librarian Arnold Korpi Business Education Elda Loia Business Education Girls’ Physical Education Milo Kronsich Art English Eugene Maki Government Economics Social Science Gladys Leman Science Chemistry Marie Manley School Nurse Harold Marshall Science Mathematics Anna Mattson English Journalism Speech James Mezzano Jr. Industrial Arts Drivers Education Carl Nelson Band Instrumental Music Peter Petranek Industrial Arts Alfie V.'indberg Social Science 10 Roman Yatchak Physical Education Catherine Galiardi Business Secretary Rose Marie Davis High School Secretary 11 Alexander Gembolis Industrial Arts Drivers Education GENERAL BUSINESS TYPING I TYPING I SHORTHAND BOOKKEEPING TYPING 1 BOOKKEEPING TYPING H 12 ENGLISH 8 EN6LISH 10 EN6LI5H II ENGLISH 6 ENGLISH 10 ENGLISH 9 ENGLISH 12 13 PHYSICS PHYSICS 14 NATURAL SCIENCE 2E NATURAL SCIENCE H SCIENCE 6 SCIENCE b CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY HOMEMAKING ART ART 15 ADVANCED ALGEBRA SOUD GEOMETRY MATHEMATICS 9 MATHEMATICS 7 ADVANCED algbra ALGEBRA 16 SOCIAL SCIENCE O government SOCIAL SCIENCE 7 SOCIAL SCIENCE 7 SOCIAL SCIENCE 9 SOCIAL SCIENCE 9 INDUSTRIAL ARTS T DRAFTIN G DRAFTING machine SHOP I ORK n woodwork JL SENIOR BAND SENIOR BAND MBS. JOHNSON, LIBRARIAN LIBRARY SCENE MRS. SAARI MRS. GALIARDI MISS. DAVIS 19 SENIORS WHEELS 21 CLASS HISTORY Now we axe seniors, but soon we shall graduate. What we have done in high school, we have done because we have had help and guidance. For this we are indebted to our class sponsors: Kiss Odessa Carlson, Mr. Cleo eleven, Mrs. Gladys Leman, Mr. Peter Petranek, Miss Elda Loia, Mr. Milo Kronsich, Mr. James Kezzanc, Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi. With tact and understanding these teachers have supervised our activities from our freshmen year up to the present date. As we entered high school we tried to adopt a man-of-the-worid attitude and pretended not to be awed by the fact that we were finally in high school. When we thought no one was looking, we gazed wide-eyed at the seniors, waiting impatiently for the day when we would reach that seemingly unattainable goal. We held a class party and a candy sale during our freshmen year, and elected David Karling to serve as our president, Patricia Corolewski as vice-president, Donna Jacobson as secretary and Robert Haapoja as treasurer. At last came the day when the out-going seniors sang out Where, oh where are the infant freshmen? Safely over on the sophomore side, and we moved up to take the seats the new juniors had just vacated. As sophomores, we elected Norman Kunes to serve as our president, with Barbara Oberg, Shirley Sampson and Elizabeth Ikola as vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. Our activities for the year included two class parties and a number of concessions. The highlight of our junior year was our prom Somewhere Over the Rainbow , which was held on May 2nd. Patricia Corolewski and Dick Lusa were co-chairmen of this event. The grand march was led by Robert Hongisto, class president, and his queen. Richard Johnson was vice-president, Jacqueline Hoffman, secretary, and Robert Haapoja, treasurer. Our class was outstanding in athletics, with credit going to Dick Lusa, tennis doubles champion, and Joe Tarro, who was named to the Western U. P. Conference first team and who was also given honorable mention on the All-Conference team. In Forensics, Jacqueline Hoffman was chosen to participate in the regional speech festival in Marquette. When we received our class rings in December we were awakened to the fact that our goal was very near at hand. Again the seniors sang out, but this time it was Where, oh where are the jolly juniors? Safely over on the senior side, and with tears and laughter, we moved up to the seats that meant the achievement of our goal. As seniors, we hold the unusual distinction of having an girl officers. Patricia Corolewski is president of the class, Barbara Oberg, vice-president; Louise Movrich, secretary; and Sally Saari, treasurer. On December 1, we presented the play Pride and Prejudice , which was very well received. During the year we held a class party based on a Christmas theme, and sponsored several concessions. Robert Haapoja, Robert Hongisto, and Donald Bugni were named to the first team of the All-Conference selections, and Joe Tarro and Norman Kunes were named to the second team. Mary Ann Jacobson and William Kinnunen served as editors of the Echo, and Sally Saari and Barbara Oberg were editors of the Tatler. Student Council president was Norman Kunes. This is the history of our class. It will end with Baccalaureate and Commencement. On Senior Day we will be the ones who are singing, and it will be, Where, oh where are the grand old seniors? Safely out in the wide, wide world. Again we will be awed, but we will be proud, for: IN GOD IS Cl1?. TR’ ST. 22 Glen Aho Silence has its advantages . Industrial Arts Conservation Club lj Salesmen's Club 1. James Budgick Too quiet for words. Industrial Arts Conservation Club lj Echo Staff U« Carol Lee Angus She has a manner all her own. Eusiness Education F. H.A. 1,2} Class Play U; Girls' Choir 1,2, 3; Echo Staff U; Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club l,2j Prom Committee 3j G. A.A. It. Donald J. Bugni I'm not going to worry over life and girls. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2, 3,U} Echo Staff Uj W Club 3,U) Football 1, 2,3,Uj Baseball 1,2,3) Tennis 3,U. David Bracket Work? Where have I heard that word before? Industrial Arts Conservation Club 2 5 Band 1,2) Class Play lij Forensics 3� h) Echo Staff U) Tatler Staff h; W Club 3,U) Football 1,2,3) Track 3) Pep Club 1. Roberta Colgin •Just bubbling over with fun. Business Education Class Play U) Girls' Choir 1,2,3) Salesman's Club 1,2,3) Echo Staff 3,U; Tatler Staff 3) G.AJL. U. 23 Pat CorolevTski If there’s ever a Kadame President, oount on Pat. College Preparatory Class President U, Vice president lj F.H.A. 2, 3j Latin Club 1,2; Band l,2,3,Uj Chess Club 3; Class Play Uj Forensics 3 Uj Echo Staff 3,Uj Pep Club lj Prom Committee 3; Student Council 2; GJLAJu Joan Gouza Her ways are ways of pleasantness. Business Education Band 1,2,3,Uj Echo Staff Uj Tatler Staff 3j Pep Club 2. David Doney Bashful! But oh! Ifaw nice when you know him. Industrial Arts Conservation Club Uj Echo Staff Uj Football 2. Robert Haapoja He can be smart when he wants to. College Preparatory Treasurer 1,3j Conservation Club 1,2,3, Uj Ph o t o Club 3,Uj Salesmen's Club lj W Club 3 Uj Football 2, 3,Uj Track 3,Uj Prom Committee 3j ClassHay U. Bernard Draxler If silence were golden, I'd be a rich man. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2, 3,Uj Class Play U j Photo Club 3, Uj Student Council lj Echo Staff Uj Tatler Staff Uj V Club 3,Uj Track l,2j Prom Committee 3« Elmer R. Haukkala Trouble and Elmer never meet. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2, 3,Uj Band 1,2, 3, Uj Football 2. 24 Jacqueline Mae Hoffman A girl with a golden dream. College Preparatory Secretary 3; F.K.A.2, 3; Latin Club l,2j Band 1,2,3,U; Class Play it; Forensics 2,3, Li; Girls' Choir 3j Mixed Ensemble 2; Echo Staff 3,Uj Pep Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; Tatler Staff 3� U. A.A. u. Robert Hrbacek It pays to be quiet. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2, 3,it; Eand 1; Class Play it; Photo Club 3, it; Echo Staff it; Tatler Staff it. Robert Hongisto Is there a lady in the crowd? Industrial Arts President 3j Treasurer 1$ Conservation Club 1,2,3,it; Band 1,2,3; Class Play it; Echo Staff It; Tatler Staff 3,it; Football 1,2,3,it; Basketball l,2j Track 3, it; Pep Club 1,2; Prom Committee 3. Carol L. Huttunen An all 'round girl. College Preparatory Latin Club 1,2; Band 1,2; Cheerleaders 2,3, 1;; Prom Committee 3; Girls' Choir 3; Mixed Ensemble 2; Student Council 1,2;Echo Staff 3,it; Tatler Staff 1,2, 3,it; W� Club it; Pep Club 1; Forensics 1,2, 3,it; Class Playit;G.A.A. It. Donald Hopkins This learning, what a bore. General Vocational Conservation Club 1,2, It; Salesmen's Club 1; Echo Staff 3; Track 3 It; Pep Club 2. Elizabeth Ann Ikola So much to do, so little done. College Preparatory Treasurer 2; F.K.A.l, 2,3; Class Play it; Forensics 3,it; Girls' Choir 1,3; Salesmen's Club 1,2,3; Student Council 1,2, it; Echo Staff 3,it; Pep Club 1; Tatler Staff 3, it; Prom Committee 3; G.A.A.in 25 Donna Jean Jacobson Where did you get those big blue eyes? College Preparatory Class Secretary 1; Latin Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3,it; Cheerleaders 1,2,3,it; Class Play h; Girls’ Choir 3, it; W Club it; Mixed Ensemble 3,U; Forensics 1,2,it; Echo Staff it; Tatler Staff 1,2,3, it; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 1,2. Clayton Johns I'll find a way or make one. College Preparatory Conservation Club 1,2, 3, It; Chess Club 3; Class Play it; Forensics It; Photo Club 3,it; Echo Staff it; Pep Club 1,2; Student Council 2,3,it; Uthrotars 3, it; Prom Committee 3. Mary A. Jacobson I'll get the most out of life. College Preparatory Latin Club 1,2; Band 1,2,3, it; Cheerleaders 2,3,it; Class Play it; Forensics 1, 2, 3, it; Student Councillt; Echo Staff 3,U; Tatler Staff 1,2,3,it; W Club it; Pep Club 1,2;Prom Committee 3; G.A.A. it. Richard A. Johnson Give me liberty or I'll take it. Industrial Arts Class Vice President 3; Conservation Club 1, 2, 3, it; Class Play it; Student Council 3; Echo Staff it; Football 1,2; Easketball l,2,3;Track 2. L. Marie Jarvenpaa Live to love, to laugh, to learn. Business Education F.H.A. it; Forensics 1; Girls' Choir 1,3; Pep Club 1,2; Salesmen's Club 3; Echo Staff 3; Tatler Staff 3; G.A.A. it. David R. Karling I would rather be thaE seem to be. College Preparatory Class President1; Conservation Club 1,2,3, it; Latin Club 1,2; Band 1, 2,3,it; Class Play it; Forensics 3 ; Hixec Ensemble 3; Student Council it; Echo Staff it; Uthrotars 3; Basketball 1; Track. 1; Pep Club 1; Prom Committee 3. Z6 Willi an R. Kinnunen Press time, and Bill is always there. Business Education Class Play U; Tatler Staff 3,hi Salesmen'8 Club 1,2; Echo Staff 3,U;Uthrotars 3,U; Pep Club 2} Prom Committee 3. Patricia Lois Hakela Hy interests are elsewhere . Business Education Class Play I {Echo Staff 1 ; Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club 1,2; Prom Committee 3; G.A.A. li. Norman Kunes I cane, I bluffed, I graduated. Industrial Arts Class President 2{Conservation Clubl,2,3,l ; Band 1,3{Forensics 3,U{ Student Council President U; Echo Staff U; Tatler Staff 3� U{ Prom Ccmittee 3; VP Club 3,1;; Tennis 2i; Baseball 1,2,3? Class Play U; Uthrotars U; Pep Clubl Basketball 1,2; Track 3,U; Football 1,2,3� U Shirley Jean Mattila The only way to have a friend is to be one. Business Education Salesmen's Club 1,2; Echo Staff 3� U; Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club 1,2; Class Play U; Prom Committee 3J G.A.A. li. Richard E. Lusa I don't mind work if someone else does it. College Preparatory Conservation Club 1,2, 3,U; Class Play 3,U; Student Council 1; VP Club 2,3,U; Echo Staff 3M Dthrotars 3,U; Pep Club 1,2; Football 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Tennis 1,2,3,U{ Baseball 1; Prom Committee 3. Shirley Belle McDonald Itpays to be a lady. Business Education Latin Club 1 2; Band 1, 2,3,U; Class Play U; Pep Club 2; Prom Committee 3; G.A.A. U. 27 Louise H. Movrich What 1 He skip school? Never I Business Education Class Secretary U; Pep Club 1,2; F.H.A. 3,U; Class Play U; Girls’ Choir 2; Tatler Staff 3,l4j Salesmen's Club3, i; Prom Committee 3; Echo Staff 3,U; G.A.A. i. Norman J. Nurmikko Ke is so quiet, ever so quiet. Industrial Arts Echo Staff U. Kenneth A. NIkula In my desk ny books do lie; They're at restand so am I. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1,2, 3,U; Football 1; Echo Staff U; Basketball 1; Track 1,3. Barbara J. Oberg Boy I What a musician.1 Business Education Class Vice President 2, U; Class Play lq Girls' Choir 2,3J Mixec Ensemble 2,3j Echo Staff 3,U; Iht]er Staff 3, U; Prom Committee 3; Majorette U; Band 1,2, 3,U. Dorothy Jean Nurmi Little, but oh, myi College Preparatory F. H.A. 1; Latin Club 3 U; Class Play Uj Pep Club 1,2; Forensics i; Girls' Choir 1; Echo Staff Li; Salesmen's Club 1,2,3; Tatler Staff U; Prom Committee 3. G. A.A. [1. Martha Jean 0'Conner She can't live long-single. Homemaking F.H.A. l,2,3,i; Latii Club 3; Class Play i; Forensics 2; Salesmen's Club 1; Echo Staff i; Tatler Staff 2,3, Prom Committee 3. 28 Richard Orlich Isay, don’t take things too seriously. Business Education Class PlayljjSalesmen's Club 1; Echo Staff U; Tatler Staff 3; Prom Committee 3. r Shirley Marie Sampson So light a foot, so high a spirit. College Preparatory Class Secretary 2; Latin Club 2,3j Class Play lij Girls’ Choir 1,3; Mixed Ensemble 3; Student Council 3; Pep Club 1,2; Salesmen’s Club 2; Echo Staff U; Prom Committee 3;G.A.A. h. Marilyn Jane Saari We've a tinge of red in our hair. Business Education Cheerleader 1; Class Play U; Echo Staff U; Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club 1,2; Prom Committee 3; G.A.A. ii. Joyce Marie Sjoblom I'm laughing but I've nothing to laugh about. Business Education Class Play U; Girls' Choir 1,2,3; Tatler Staff 3; Echo Staff h’, Salesmen's Club 1,2,3; G.A.A. li. Sally Marie Saari A quiet exterior cannot hide the ftm in her eyes. Business Education Band 1,2,3,U; F.H.A. 2; Prom Committee 3; Class Play U; G.A.A. U; Student Council 3; Echo Staff 3,U; Tatler Staff 3,U; Pep Club 1, 2; Class Treasurer U; Latin Club 1,2. Wayne Sjoblom His car is practically a limousine. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1; Echo Staff 1 ; Basketball 1,2,3,U; Track U. 29 Joseph Tarro Now for the field of sports. College Preparatory Conservation Club 1,2, 3,h; Tatler Staff Uj Echo Staff U$ Football 1.2.3, U; Basketball 1, 2.3, Uj Baseball 1,2,3. Leslie C. Wuorinen He gets them all with his car. Industrial Arts Conservation Club 1 ; Echo Staff U; Basketball 1,2,3,U; Track U. Nancy I. Waataja Nice, neat, small and sweet. Business Education F.H.A. lj Band l,2,3j Echo Staff Uj Tatler Staff 3; Pep Club 1,2. Jerome B. Yatchak High school is one o 1 the necessary evils that I have to overcome. Conservation Club 1,2, 3,hi Echo Staff iij W Clubljj Basketball 1,2, 3; Track 3} Pep Club 1, 2. Here it is 196Ui A lot of things have happened in the past ten years. The first successful landing on the moon,the collapse of the Soviet Socialist Republics, and the reunion of the class of '5U. Yes, it’s been exactly ten years since U6 grand old seniors marched down the aisle to receive their diplomas, and with them in hand, and big dreams in their minds, they entered a world of discontentment. I don’t think any one member of the class realized how fast ten years would fly by until they all met at the reunion. The ten years had treated every one nicely. The class president, Pat C., was mistress of ceremonies. While talking with Pat I found out that she is secretary to our ambassador to England, Sally S. Both of them had flown home for the event. In talking with Donna J. I found she is director of nursing at the University Hospital, Washington, D.C. As always, speaking with Donna was most interesting. She pointed out Liz I. and Mary Ann J. who were both in attendance with their husbands. Mary Ann and her doctor husband have just returned from Europe where they have been studying the effects of socialized medicine on doctors and nurses. Liz and her husband are specialists in psychiatry in Vienna. Many of the patients are shock victims from the expedition to the moon. Donna as always was most informative and I was mildly surprised to hear that some of our class mates had replaced some of the faculty members of the school that was so familiar to us. Clayton J. is the Physics' instructor, Dick L., head coach. Bill K. teaches Business Ed., Joan G. is the librarian, and Shirley S. is the school nurse. While wandering around during the latter part of the evening I spoke to Norman K. and found out that he was getting ready to swing into his campaign for governor 30 of Michigan in the next few days. I wished him luck, 'promised him my vote, and moved on to talk with Pat K. who was very happy at winning the prize for being married the longest (ten years) and having two sets of twins. Marie J. sat next to Pat. Marie had the honor of being named Mrs. America of I96I4 and was now endorsing the various products that the American housewives use. I was surprised at seeing so many uniforms at the reunion since the world seems to have attained peace. Lieut. James B., Captains Donald B. and David K. of the Navy, Major B. Hongisto of the Air Force, Captain Donald H. and Lieut. Ken N. of the Marines, and Major B. Hrbacek of the Army were all in attendance. I guess the reason that I thought there were so many of them was that I encountered these distinguished looking officers sitting together, arguing which branch of the service was best. The Navy won out since there were three of them as compared to the representation from the other branches. Richard J. was busy passing out sample boxes of candy from one of his many stores. He is now owner of the Piggly Wiggly chain stores. Louise M. is his private secretary. Zites pointed out some of the distinguished looking classmates whom I would never have recognized without his help. Among those present were Eernard D. who is the National Director of the Boy Scouts of America, with his offices in New York City, Wayne S. who is number one hot rod manufacturer in the United States;, Norman N. who is engaged in Secret Service worl Leslie W. Hollywood's number one hair stylist, and Martha 0. with her husband. Martha has received national recognition for the new text she wrote for the government classes. Another businessman present was Richard 0. Richard owns a restaurant out in California. I was frightened when I encountered David B. with his bright red beard, but calmed when he explained it was for his role in a forthcoming picture. At the time he was talking with that celebrated movie and T.V. director, David D., who won the Academy Award for his directing of The Mad Bull. Jackie H. hadn't changed a bit and I was happy to see her after ten years. She's court recorder in Milwaukee's Municipal court where her husband is the judge. Earbara 0. and her husband are studying rock formations at the South Pole, but they made it home in time for the reunion. Nancy W. and S. MacDonald have a Nursery School in France for the children of the Americans over there. Also teaching in France is Carol H., head cheerleading professor at Sorbonne. Looking tanned and very healthy were Marilyn S. and Dorothy N. They had flown in from Hawaii for the reunion. Marilyn's husband is owner of the biggest pineapple plantation and Dorothy's husband is the leading pediatrician of Honolulu. Elmer H. was promising everyone who stopped at his service station a few gallons of gas—for free. He owns the largest station in town. Elmer claimed he'd always be in business because science has not yet found a substitute for gasoline. But our scientist, Carol A., disagreed with him. Glen A. and B. Haapoja were deep in a discussion when I interrupted them. I found that C-len is connected with the Department of the Interior and Bob is President of the Construction Engineers of America. Joe T.. was busy accepting congratulations all evening. The whole class of ' 5U is proud of the fact that they can say I knew him when.. , when someone mentions the coach from Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish haven't lost a game under their young Italian coach, our own Joe. Another great coach present was Jerry Y. of the Green Bay Packers. Some of the entertainment for the evening was supplied by The Serenaders of T.V. fame and our faculty advisors from our senior year. The Serenaders in private life are Joyce S. Roberta C. and S. Mattila. They did their song and dance act and passed out autographed pictures to all the classmates. Mrs. Ann Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi entertained us by reminding us of how we lco1ed and acted as high school studeris just ten years ago. As the evening drew to a close more happy memories were exchanged and the plans for another reunion, which will take place in 197h, were made. 31 CLASS WILL We, the Class of 195hy residing in Wakefield, the County of Gogebic, and the State of Michigan, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills and Codicils by us made. To Ray Monti, I, David Doney, do leave ny film splicing ability. To John 3allone, I, James Budgick, leave rry quiet ways. To Earl Laine, I, Robert Hrbacek, leave my square dancing ability. To Ronald Wertanen, I, Elmer Haukkala, leave ny ability as an auto body repair man. To anyone who can afford it, we, Patricia Corolewski, Elizabeth Ikola, Mary Ann Jacobson, and Jacqueline Hoffman, leave our weekly coffee dates at the Lakeview. To Robert Rostollan, I, Richard Lusa,. leave ny crew cut. To anyone who can drive it, I, Robert Haapoja, leave the green hornet . To Michael Boho, I, Glen Aho, leave my trao lines. To John Kivi, I, Norman Kunes, leave ny ability as a wall bracer. To anyone who can stand the climb, I, Joan Gouza, leave ny locker on the third floor. For Michigan Tech, I. Barbara Oberg, am leaving to study? We, Patsy Makela and Martha O'Conner, leave to join Rueben and Jerry. To the vandals of W.H.S., I, Norman Nurmikko, leave ny handwriting. To Michael Rydeski, I, David Bracket, leave ny gas pumping days. To Richard Verch, I, Richard Johnson, leave ny meat cutting ability. To any willing junior, I, Bernard Draxler, leave ny days of work on the Echo's Feature Staff. To a Co-editor of the 195$ Echo, I, William Kinnunen, leave ny job with much regret. To Ronald Ranta, I, Wayne Sjoblom, leave ny hot rods. To Patricia Budgick and Patricia Yesney, we,Louise Movrich and Shirley Mattila, leave our booth in the Lakeview. To Frances Hanges, I, Marilyn Saari, leave ny auburn locks. To Russel Johnson, I, Richard Orlich, leave ny late working hours. To Douglas Gallo, I, Sally Saari, leave my smile. To Gordon King, I, Nancy Waataja, leave ny height. To Barbara Monti, I, Donna Jacobson, leave ny cheerleading days. To Ronald Verch, I, Clayton Johns, leave ny nickname, Herkie . To Dennis and Beverly, we, Carol Angus, and Roberta Colgin leave our daily commuting. To anyone who can understand him,I, Carol Huttunen, leave Dennis the Menace . To Warren Niemi, I, Leslie Wuorinen, leave my curly locks. To LaVerne Laine, I, Marie Jarvenpaa, leave the memories of the good times we've shared together. We, Dorothy Nurmi and Shirley Sampson, leave to enter nursing school. To Donald Pezzetti, I, Robert Hongisto, leave ny physique. To Ernest Korpela, I, David Karling, leave ny physics book and seat. To Joseph Orlich, I, Donald Hopkins, leave my ability as a dancer. To Arthur Jarvenpaa, William Walters, and Gerald Yon, we, Donald Bugni, Jerome Yatchak, and Joseph Tarro, leave our trips to Ironwood. To Roger Niemi, I, Joyce Sjoblom, leave my typing ability. To Melvin, I, Kenneth Nikula, leave my industrial arts equipment. To the Juniors, I, Shirley McDonald, leave my quiet ways. 32 R. Hong t'to n. A.J. Robert a. C. L. M. H tWa O'. 0� td K 'Joan (r. JacMi't H Cauv-o Qt+ vs- o. Ho '] S. uj; y m K. J’Wycc 5 •5+i y «S ?. ti rb OuC CK Ci±yT� h X S� kki Shi-Itj hofw � i j Kin4£y r m Clo.il 'TV . o+lich Sccbsb 33 JUNIOR CLASS Row 1 Backman L., Draxler N., Bugni J.,Haukkala M., Hanges F., Aili C., Fountain P., Budgick P. Row 2 Mr. Kronsich, Finco G., Conway G., Ballone J., Haapoja J., Bertetto K., Bedell J., Mr. Mezzano. Row 3 Antilla G., Dalbeck L., Jose C., Forte B., Jacobson B., Gates S., Miss Loia. Junior class officers arer President, Michael Rydeski; Vice-president, Gerald Yon; Secretary, Nancy Luoraa; and Treasurer, Carol Jose. The Junior Class, composed of 65 members, has been very active this year. They ordered class rings that came Just before the Christmas vacation. They also had a magazine sale with record sales. Carol Jose won a watch for selling the most subscriptions. The money made from this sale was used for the Junior Prom and next year's Echo fund. 36 Row 1 Nunimaker E., Kahila D., Luoma N., Menghini D., Kaki C., Linder P., Miss Loia, Maki J. Row 2 Mr. Kronsich, Maki 0., Kivi J., King G., Niemi W., Korpela E., Newman R., Mr. Mezzano. Row 3 Minier L., Lampi S., Monti R., Linn H., Laine L., Mattson E., Krook J. Row 1 Yesney P., Warren M., Spencer M., Stoole N., Rostollan J., Saari C., Saari C., Miss Loia. Row 2 Mr. Kronsich, Sachs B.,Rydeski M., Rice C., Walters W., Verch R., Swanson M., Rolando D., Mr. Mezzano. Row 3 Weber S., Raisanen D., Wertanen R., Yon G., Valesano E., Williams R., Sal-mela C. 37 SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1 Hocking E., Hellen E., Garcia C., Huttunen P., Davidson A., Eschenbauch G., Galinatz M., Golembeski R. Row 2 Mr. Petranek, Gallo D., Hero J., Dalbeck D., Doney D., Ikola M., Mrs. Leman. Row 3 Fesnick D., Benson P., Hill D., Dalbeck D., Harvey W., Gembolis J., Anderson D. The Silly Sophrares spent most of the year being active in all school activities and naturally, studying. In the fall they elected Donald Pezzetti, President; Melvin Nikula, Vice-president; Carol Salmi, Secretary; and Barbara Monti, Treasurer, to lead them. When November rolled around they took time out and held a party which they enjoyed very much. Then they held another in the spring. The class consists of 65 members. Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek are the sponsors of the class. wu • v-R 38 Row 1 Jacobson J., Pezzetti D., Johnson V,, Koski C., Miskovich A., Mateofsky G., Krznarich J., Pikka D. Row 2 Mr. Petranek, Leffel B.,King D., Johnson R., Laine E., Lusa W., Jarvenpaa A., Mrs. Leman. Row 3 Popovich D., Jarvela J., Krook D., Orlich J., Nikula M., Karling R., Monti B. Row Rintaaaki R., Seppa K., Stevens S., Saari S., Trolla A., Ravelli B., Sterck D. Row 2 Mr. Petranek, Wertanen A., Ranta R., Tomczyk C., Ringsmuth J., Salmi C., Rydesld. A., Mrs. Leman. Row 3 Wuorinen K., Saari J., Forte D., Spurgeon D. 39 FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1 Hanson P., Harvey A,, Engstrom 0., Eckersley L., Haapoja P., Bugni J. Row 2 Miss Carlson, Colgin B., Carr V., Dalbeck C., Boho M., Jokinen E., Johnson J., Mr. Maki. Row 3 Best D., Ahonen R., Baker R., Ferrando J., Joki P. Freshman class officers are: President, Robert Rostollan; Vic«- president, Melvin Kuoppala; Secretary, Paul Hanson; and Treasurer Bruce Toraczyk. Tha freshman class consists of 6members. They have been very active this year. They had one party each semester and sponsored a dance during the year. Mr. Maki and Miss Carlson are the class advisers. 40 Row 1 Mattila D., Minier S., Mattson S., Rostollan R., Niemi R., Rostollan D., Pikka D. Row 2 Miss Carlson, Lepinski J., Olejniczak D., Olson J., Laine G., Nurmikko K., Peterson P., Mr. Maki. Row 3 Pietchak W., Ringsmuth J., Parent A., Polovitz D., Pikka F. Row 1 Tomczyk B., Kuoppala M., Warren J., Simchak V., Valesano M., Saari R., Wiitanen G. Row 2 Miss Carlson, Conway R., Spencer J., Tiebel W., Sachs B., Verch R., Yatchak B., Erickson J., Mr. Maki. Row 3 Yatchak P., Ulvila G., Tosco C., Zuidmulder I., Sjoblom M., Strasser D., YonG. 41 EIGHTH GRADE Row 1 Barringer R., Grayson A., Boleau C., Eckersley S., Bracket V., Anderson R., Hocking M., Burns R. Row 2 Hellen H., Cvengros D., Elliott P., Gusman S., Hellsten A., Fisher J., Cox C., Bishop W., Mr. Marshall. Row 3 Engstrom J., Gilbert R., Hill D., Harvey J., Angus D.,Del Favero J., Henderson W. The eighth grade has been busy this year preparing to take the big step and become high school freshmen. In this preparation their main activity was study, but under the guidance of Mr. Marshall and Mr. Francis, their sponsors, they held two parties, one in November and one in the spring. Their clas3 officers are as follows: President, Arv e s t a Grayson; Vice-president, David Ylkanen; Secretary, Lois Seppa; and Treasurer, Joyce Yatchak. 42 Rev 1 Luoma R., Koski D Langa P., Novak S., Monti M., Napel D., Korpi C., Minier L. Row 2 Mr. Francis, Maki D., Nieai R., Koski G., Miskovich M., Nerva R., Nicholson G., Mr. Marshall. Row 3 Mateofsky J., Kinnunen R., Kacaaarek. S., Maki D., Kremposki G., Maki B. Row 1 Schiltz R., Sterck J., Yatchak J., Seppa L., Russ P., Ylkanen D., Smith E. Row 2 Mr. Francis, Wertanen E., Spencer B., Wertanen D., Valesano J., Rintamaki G., Tiebel M., Sprecksel S., Mr. Marshall. Row 3 Rowe C., Ringsmuth J., Sands B., Tomei L., Raisanen A., Sjoblom R. 43 SEVENTH GRADE Row 1 Grayson K., GouzaT., Budgick D., Anderson C., Harvey M., Bishop K., Baker D. Row 2 Miss Windberg, Bravatto I., Drake J., Boho P., Hyler G., Critchell W., Dindtroff T� , Mr. Carr. Row 3 Finco J., Grabrick D., Bugni J., Henderson D., Hodge C. Most ol' the time the seventh grade was busy getting adjusted to Junior High life and activity. During the first few weeks they had a hard time finding their way around but, by the time December rolled around, they were veterans and celebrated at their first group party. In the spring they held another party and began to look forward to eighth grade work and activities. They had Miss Windberg and Mr. Carr as their class sponsors. The officers of the class are as follows: President, Ronald Kelly; Vice-president, Emil Movrich; Secretary, Norman Peterson; and Treasurer, Joellyn Drake. 44 Row 1 Minier M., Johnson D., Lunich A., Kohlbeck C., Johns R., Johnson P., Joki J., Koski D., Lane S. Row 2 Mr. Carr, Londo R., Krauz J., Johnson V., Luoma A., Linn E., Kolvu o., Luoma M., Johnson M., Miss Windberg. , n Row 3 Johnson Ji, Koski R., Hellen M., Kurta P., I nga K., Knaack W., Aorpl k., Kelley R. Row 1 Morrison G., Simchak T., Strasser D., Movrich E., Oberg B., Wiita D., Mattila D., Rintamaki K., Williams F., Tatchak C. Row 2 Mr. Carr, Zuidmulder C., Waterman Y., Sager M., Spurgeon C., Miskovich M., Olejniczak J., Zazeski D., Peterson N., Miss Windberg. Row 3 Waterman G., Sands D., Syreini D., Mattila R., Rydeaki J� , Osier M.,-Trettin J., Pikka D , Pikka S. 45 INFANT FRESHMEN AND EIGHTH GRADERS 48 BAND The members of the Wakefield High School Band are as follows: Patricia Corolewski, Barbara Oberg, Marianne Spencer, Gall Eschenbauch, Judith Gembolis, Donna Rostollan, Barbara Sachs, Donna Jacobson, Sally Saari, Betty Jacobson, Janet Rostollan, Nancy Draxler, Jacqueline Hoffman, Nancy Luoma, Carol Salmi, Barbara Monti, Shirley McDonald, Joan Gouza, Jeanne Jarvela, Dorothy Popovich, Darlene Anderson, Patricia Benson, Margaret Valesano, Judith Johnson, Victoria Carr, Carolyn Tosco, Diane Soffletti, Arlene Harvey, Shirley Weber, Doris Menghlni, Karen Seppa, Sylvia Saari, Gloria Ulvila, Sandra Gates, JoAnn Maki, Carolyn Maki, Dorothy Polovltz, Dorothy Rolando, William Harvey, Anna Trolla, Bernadette Ravelli, Judith Bugni, Melvin Kuoppala, James Ferr-ando, Elaine Jokinen, Mary Ann Jacobson, Patricia Fountain, Patricia Huttunen, Edward Hellen, Ronald Ranta, Theodore Finco, Curtis Rice, Jack Hero, Reino Ahonen, Ralph Conway, Elmer Haukkala, Gary Conway, Oiva Maki, David Karling, Michael Rydeski, f yron Swanson, George Finco, Doris Raisanen and Carol Aili. The main objective of the band is to provide an opportunity for students to develop their musical talent and to acquaint them with band literature. The annual Pop” Concert was presented by the band in February and the Spring Concert in April. This organization performed at all of the football and basketball games and participated in numerous school programs. Several of the band members became members of the Range All-Star Band which was directed by Mr. Nelson. This group gave concerts in Bessemer and Hurley during the month of April. David Karling is the band president; Sally Saari is vice-president; Barbara Oberg is secretary and Donna Jacobson, treasurer. 50 51 Grayson A., Haapoja P., Simchak V., Mattson S., Bracket V., Koski G. CHESS CLUB Row 1 Ringsmuth J., Boho M., Eckersley L.y Wertanen R., Rostollan D. Row 2 Ballone J., Karling D., Eschenbauch G., Luoma N., Ravelll B., Popovich D., Polovitz D. Row 3 Ferrando J., Maki 0., Williams R., Benson P., Mr. Duffin. The objective of this organization is to teach the members the game of chess, and after the fundamentals have been learned, to elaborate upon the various moves. The club president is Gall Eschenbauch and Dorothy Popovich is the secretary-treasurer. The group is sponsored by Mr. Duffin. 52 ■Row 1 Golembeski R., Jarvenpaa a., lkola M., Hocking E., Haukkala Finco G., Johns C., Hero J. Row 2 Haapoja J., Hrbacek R., Draxler B., Haapoja R., King G., Bugni D., Karling D., Mr. Marshall. Row 3 Bedell J., King D., Doney D., Bertetto K., Dalbeck D., Johqson R., Hopkins D. Donald Bugni is the president of the Conservation Club, Oiva Maki is the vice-president, and Elmer Haukkala is secretary-treasurer. The group is sponsored by Mr. Marshall. The members of the club selected the deeryard as their project, and a new project, gun safety, was introduced. The purpose of the Conservation Club is to preserve and promote interest in the wildlife of the Upper Peninsula. The forty-threemem-bers are actively interested in hunting and fishing. Row 1 Sterck D., Krznarich J., Nikula M., Wertanen R., Lusa W., Kunes N., Mateofsky B., Pezzetti D. Row 2 Maki 0., Rice C., Korpela E., Ringsmuth J.,Tarro J., Swanson M. , Mr. MarshalL Row 3 Yon G., Newman R., Valesano E., Lusa R., Yatchak J., Monti R., Nikula K. 53 ECHO STAFF Row 1 Menghini D., Maki C., Oberg B., Jacobson M., Kinnunen W., Saari S., Mattson E., Johns C. Row 2 Mrs. Mattson, Huttunen C., Kanes 1., Ikola E., Lasa R., Haapoja R., Orlleh R., Miss Loia, Mr. Korpi. Row 3 Luoma N., Corolewski P., Raisanen 0., Jose C., Jacobson D., Hoffiaan J., Movrich L. Mary Ann Jacobson and Williaxn Kinnunen were named co-editors of the 1954 Echo, and Mrs. Mattson, Miss Lola and Mr. Korpi are the sponsors. This year the yearbook has a semi-hard cover and a duo-tone finish. Mr. Gilbert Woodcock of the Modern Portrait Studio was the photographer of the group pictures. The Echo staffs are as follows: Photography, Robert Haapoja, editor, and James Bedell; Faculty and Administration, Donna Jacobson, editor; Seniors, Carol Huttunen, editor, Marilyn Saari, Nancy Waataja and Dorothy Nurmi; Clubs and Activities, Jackie Hofftnan, editor, Elmer Haukkala and Barbara Sachs; Features, Pat Corolewski, editor, Bernard Draxler, Shirley Sampson, Martha O'Connor, Carolyn Maki and Carol Aili; Underclassmen, Elizabeth Ikola, editor, Joyce Sjoblom, Roberta Colgin and Shirley Mattila; Sports, Norman Kunes and Richard Lusa, co-editors, Myron Swanson and Harold Linn; Business, Richard Orlich and Clayton Johns, co-editors, Sally Saari, Barbara Oberg, Pat Makela, Jerry Yat-chak, Louise Movrich, Doris Raisanen and Nancy Luoma and typista, Doris Raisanen, Doris Menghini, Nancy Luoma, Carolyn Maki, Carol Jose and Emily Mattson. 54 FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Row 1 Anderson D., Warren J., Haapoja P., Hanges F., Harvey A., Luoma N., Warren M., Popovich D. Row 2 Gembolis J., Jokinen E., Monti B., Eschenbauch G., Miskovich A., Carr V., Linder P., Miss Carlson. Row 3 Johnson J., Lamp! S., Salmela C., Movrich L., Karling R., O'Connor M., Jose C. Rydeski A. At Christmas, the F. H. A. sent a gift parcel to the 9th Annual World Christmas Festival and a money package to the Friendship Among Children and Youth Organization. They also sent tray favors to the County Convalescent Home. Also among their activities was a number of candy sales and several concessions. President of the club is Carol Jose; Vice-president, Adele Rydeski; Secretary, Gail Eschenbauch; Treasurer, Dorothy Popovich; Historian, Nancy Luoma; Parliamentarian, Darlene Anderson; Reporter, Mary Carol Warren and Song Leader, Ruth Karling. Miss Carlson is the sponsor of the club. 55 Mr Darcy- David 8. Mr CoLLiNS-Pobert R MnBiNgLey- Dav d K LlrW ckhari-Richord 0 SENIOR CLASS PLAY PRIDE AND PREJUDICE DECEMBER 1,1153 WAKEFIELD MEMORIAL Charlotte Lucas,Carols Loc y Lucas, MarWyA Lady CatheriNe, JachicHi Miss Bihigley, ElizahetU, Maid , Martha O’C. 56 EliZaLetK prepares to make hor entry. Lady Catherine seems to Kovc frightened ell but Lizrie. Lydia eloped but was welcomed back with great joy. Mr. WicJram and Mr. Darcy wait patiently for tkeir cues. Hr. Francis J I'm next. Please get me made up. Jt isn’t ■Fair, Bob, to Snap us n tKe dressing room. 57 GIRL'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Seated Mrs. James, Huffman J., Corolewski P., Miss Loia. Standing Ikola E., Kakela P., Sampson S. The motto of the Girls’ Athletic Association, The girls of grades 12 through 9 have organized to make worthy use of leisure time, well explains the purpose of the club. It was organized because of the lack of clubs with unlimited membership, and because of the lack of physical education facilities for senior high school girls. The organization meeting was held on December 15, 1953 Elizabeth Ikola was elected president of the organization; Sally Saari, vi president; Jacqueline Hoffman, secretary; Mary Ann Jacobson, treasurer; and Barbara Oberg, Janice Bugni and Louise Movrich, sergeants-at-arms Miss Elda Loia and Mrs. Caryl James are the club sponsors. Throughout the year the club will participate in seasonal sports, as well as indoor activities. JUNIOR STUDENT COUNCIL Row 1 Smith E., Napel D., Williams F., Hodge C., Anderson C. Row 2 Cvengros D., Miskovich M., Luoma M., Sands B., Miss Windberg. The Junior Student Council is under the sponsorship of Miss Wind-berg. The duties of the council include taking care of the locker key, collecting locker key fines, and locking the lockers in the Junior high building every night. At a regular monthly meeting, the members of the council select a boy and a girl from each grade section to receive the title of Best Citizen. Tie organization held a dinner during the second semester. Donna Marie Napel is president of the group and Carol Ann Hodge is the secretary. 59 LATIN CLUB Row 1 Stevens S., Garcia C., Ulvila G., Tosco C., Trolla A., Valesano M., Popovich D., Seppa K., Budgick P. Row 2 Mr. Foster, Polovitz D., Parent A., Tomczyk C., Boho M., Eschenbauch G., Bertetto D., Ringsmuth J., Sachs B. Row 3 Mateofsky G., Etagstrom 0., Huttunen P., Eckersley L., Rydeski A., Jarvela J, Draxler N., Rave111 B., Hanson P. Gail Eschenbauch is the president of the Latin Club, with Adele Rydeski, JudyRingsmuth and Dorothy Popovich serving as vice- president, secretary and treasurer, respectively. special ofHrra of sergeant - at-arms and reporter are held by Anna Trolla and Michael Boho. Mr. Poster is the sponsor of the organization. The major event of the year will be the Roman Banquet. 60 P.ow 1 Burns R., Anderson C.f Gouza T., Cvengros D., Koski D., Gilbert R., Finco J. Row 2 Barringer R., Angus D., Engstrom S., Hyler G., Maki B., Mail D., Miss Windberg. Row 3 Critchell W., Kaczmarek S., Harvey J., DelFavero J., Dindtroff T. Row 1 Knaack W., Sterck S., Mattila R., Ylkanen D., Schiltz R., Oberg B., WiitaD., Smith E., Row 2 Niemi R., Nerva R., Wertanen D., Valesano J., Rinta«aki G., Ringsmuth J., Bugni J., Miss Windberg. Row 3 Williams F., Rydeski J., Trettin J., Zazeski D., Raisanen A., Koski R. Miss Windberg is the sponsor of the patrol boys. The duty of this group is to promote safety on the roads and highways while students are leaving or entering school. As an annual project the patrol boys put out a Patrol Yearbook. They will end the school year with a banquet. 6i PHOTO CLUB Seated Hrbacek R., Eschenbauch G., Jose C., Luoma N., Mrs. Leman. Standing Haapoja J. Draxler B., King D., Johns C., Bedell J., Haapoja R. The Photo Club members, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Leman, took pictures of winter scenes and printed them on Christmas cards for their own use. Officers of the organization are: president, Robert Haapoja; vice-president, Robert Hrbacek; secretary, Carol Jose; treasurer, Bernard Draxler and sergeant-at-arras, James Haapoja. Ihe membership of the club is limited and new members are voted in every fall. 62 SALESMEN’S CLUB Row 1 Backraan L., Nunimaker E., Strasser D., Haapoja P., Warren J., Colgin B., Movrich L. Row 2 Eckersley L., Saari C., Sjoblom M., Dalbeck C., Laine L., Salmela C., Mat-tila S., binder P., Hr. Duffin. The Salesmen’s Club is purely a service club formed to aid other groups. When different organizations that haven’t enough members to sell have concessions at games, the salesmen's club will help them out. The club president is Louise Movrich, the secretary is Margaret Windberg, and the treasurer is Lorraine Backman. Mr. Duffin is the sponsor of the organization. 63 SENIOR STUDENT COUN Cl L Row 1 Jacobson M., Ikola E., Karling D., Kunes K., Raisanen D., Nikula M., Rostol-lan R.j Johnson J. Row 2 Haukkala M., Monti B., Lepinski. J., Eschenbauch G., Bedell J., Finco G., Johns C., Huttunen ?., Mr. Duff'in. The purpose of the Senior Student Council is to obtain the ideas of the student body, promote better citizenship and to encourage better relations between the students and teachers. The council sponsored the annual Homecoming Dance and the Halloween party. They also sold Wakefield booster auto plates, distributed concessions.and took care of the master key. Mr. Duffin is the sponsor of the group and Norman Kunes is president. The office of vice-president is held by David Karling, that of recording secretary by Doris Raisanen, corresponding secretary Elizabeth Ikola and treasurer, Melvin Nikula. The council is composed of four members from each class and the president, who is elected by the student body in the spring. 64 TATLER STAFF Row 1 Maki J., Spencer M., Aili C., Oberg B., Saari S., Rostollan J., Nurmi D., O'Connor M., Luoma N. Row 2 Jacobson M., Huttunen C., Jacobson D., Jose C., Raisanen D., Eschenbauch G., Bracket D., Conway G., Kinnunen W., Rolando D., Ikola E., Hoffman J., Miss L0ia. Row 3 Mrs. Mattson, Warren M., Maki C., Menghini D., Johns C., Saari C., Movrich L., Mattson E., Jacobson B., Antilia G., Stoole N. Each issue of the Tatler is based on an important event which occurs in the month of publication. The co-editors of the paper are Earbara Oberg and Sally Saari, and it is sponsored by Mrs. Mattson and Miss Lola. The production work of the Tatler is done by the second year typing students, with Joe Tarro and Doris Raisanen as typing supervisors. All members of the class participate in the production work. The journalism students serve as reporters. Also serving as reporters are former journalism students. 65 “W CLUB Row 1 Jacobson M., Bracket D., Kunes N., Lusa W., Hocking E., King D., Bertetto K., Finco G. Row 2 Jacobson D., Linn H., Niemi W., Draxler B., Haapoja R., Rydeski M., Valesano E., Bugni D., Huttunen C., Mr. Yatchak. Row 3 Hero J., Lusa R., Bedell J., Swanson M., King G., Yatchak J., Hongisto R. Each year the W Club, under the sponsorship of Coach Yatchak works toward gu large and worthwhile project. This year the club sold Saltwater Taffy and sponsored a dance to earn money for this project. They also listed two parties among their activities for the year. Donald Bugni is president of the group; Norman Kunes is vice-president; Carol Huttunen is secretary and Robert Haapoja is treasurer. 66 UTHROTARS Seated Kinnunen W., Karling D., Johns C., Niemi ¥. Standing Linn H., Lusa R., Walter ¥. Boys chosen as Uthrotars must have demonstrated out-standing leadership, scholarship and sportsmanship, and must be members of either the junior or senior class. For one month each boy is an active member of the Rotary Club, and is familiarized with the functions of the Rotary Organization. Every month a new Uthrotar is introduced by the Uthrotar of the previous month. The Uthrotar movement was founded by Robert Burns of Wakefield. The purpose of this organization is to introduce young men to the roles they will be filling in a civic capacity as adults. The Uthrotars of Wakefield receive great stimuli from this Rotarian project. 67 KING + QUEEN BOB JOANNE 68 On May 2, 1953� the W.H.S. gymnasium was transformed into a fairyland Somewhere Over The Rainbow. The music of the TALKABOUTS furnished a background for the enchantment of the evening. Silver stars reflected the soft lights of the rainbow suspended overhead, and little cherubs floated to earth on pastel parasols. A golden castle was the background- for the orchestra, and opposite was the proverbial pot of gold. A shower of balloons cascaded down upon the dancers just before the king and queen began the grand march. To the strains of Good-night Sweetheart the evening drew to a close. 70 71 FOOTBALL Row 1 Harvey W., Linn H., Hocking E., King t ., Lusa W., Finco G., Williams R., Jarvenpaa A., Dalbeck D., Hero J., Gallo D., Leffel B., Krznarich J. Row 2 Davidson G., Niemi W., Valesano E., Bugni D., Swanson M., Ballone J., Ring-smuth J., King G., Haapoja R., Tarro J., Hongisto R., Kunes N., Bedell J., Mgr.Kr. Carr, Mr. Yatchak, Coach The Cardinal football team has again come through with a successful season winning five of eight games and finishing runner up to Ontonagon in the Western Conference. In Conference play they won five and lost one, that being at the hand of Ontonagon. Wakefield started the season on their home field playing host to the Hurley Midgets. The game was fought hard and scoreless through the first half but the lack of experience showed in the second half as Hurley scored twice and nosed out the home team U4.-O. In their second contest Wakefield traveled to Houghton and whipped a strong Gremlin eleven 20-6. Ontonagon nosed out Wakefield 7-6 in their next outing on a long pass that covered 70 yards. The L'Anse Hornets returned our opening kick off for a touchdown but the Cards came back to trounce them 25-7. Wakefield shellacked Baraga lj.8-0 in their next game in which they played a stellar football on the offense and defense while scoring their highest total of the season. Against Bessemer, our cross county rivals, we got our biggest disappointment when Wakefield just couldn't get started and bowed to them 19-0. After this contest the Cards again hit the winning trail in beating Lake Linden. In their homecoming game and last outing, Wakefield squeezed by a strong Hancock team, winning, 13-12. 72 roof ball Ga mcs Seenes 1953 73 Norman Kunes (Kunie) 5’7 155 This Is Norman's second year as a letter winner. His play as a sharp blocking guard on offense and hard tackling linebacker on defense earned him a spot on the All Conference second team. His play was appreciated by the other players and will be missed greatly next year. Robert Haapoja (Grubo) 6', 190. This is Bob's second year as a letter winner. His play at tackle was very good as it got him a spot on the All Conference first team and Honorable Mention All U.P. His aggressiveness enabled him to get into the opposing teams backfield and drop them for losses. He was also a hard blocker. Robert Hongisto (Hongie) 6', 200. Hon-gie's play as offensive center and defensive tackle got him a berth on the All Conference first team. Bob was the largest player on the team, so this helped his play greatly. The hole he leaves in the line will be noticed next year. This was his second year as a letter winner. SENIOR WALSWORTH BROTH CR8 NimllM, M . U. 8 A 74 Donald Bugnl (Beans) 5'10,ld0. This is Don's third year as a letter winner. He was voted most valuable player by his teammates and earned his honor with his fine play as offensive and defensive linebacker. He was given berths on the All Conference first team. All U.P. Honorable Mention and All State Class C Honorable Mention. Joe Tarro (Ping) 5'H� 175� This is Ping's third year as a letter winner. He was injured after the third game of the season and didn't see much action after that. But his play before that time still got him a spot in the All Conference second team backfield. Joe was also elected Captain of the team by his fellow players. LETTERMEN 75 G. KING G. FINCO M. HYDE5KI J. BEDELL MGR. H. LINN L E T T E R w I N N E R S W. N EMI U. P. Regional and District Trophies how 1 Orlich J., Bertetto K., Hero J., Linn H., Finco G., Bedell J., Krzr.srich J. how 2 Coach Roman Yatchak, Laine E., Valesano E., Swanson K., Tarro J., King G., Yatchak J., Bugtli D., Aas't Coach Mr. Carr. DISTRICT AND U.P. CHAMPS REGIONAL B«sse met ft ejaunee a.y |©rd GcLy Ivrd N 3a. u_n e e. Lcly,S � h,9 77 Coach Roman Yatchak and his Cardinal basketball team have completed their most successful season in the history of the school by winning the District and Regional meets, and the Quarter Final game down state. Although they ended the regular season with 6 wins and 10 losses, they placed fourth in the tough Michigan-Wiseonsin Conference. In the Conference individual scoring race, Mickey Valesano gained second place with l6l points. Don Bugni and Mickey Valesano were chosen on the M-W All-Conference second team. Don Bugni, second hiffri scorer of the team, was chosen captain by his team-mates. It was in tournament play that the Cards really went to town by beating Ewen and then upsetting a strong Ontonagon team, which was rated the number one club in the U. P. during the season. Because of their poor season record, the Cardinals were not even considered among the possible tourney title competitors. At the Regional Class C tourney at Negaunee, the Red and White cagers were still considered a darkhorse. In the first game they defeated a fast and fighting Rudyard five 58-52 and then they upset all dopesters by beating a strong Houghton team 63-60 for the first U.P. championship in the history of Wakefield High School. Coach Yatchak's Cardinals continued their history-making exploits, becoming the first Wakefield team to make the trip to the State Tournament. The Marion Eagles were beaten 61-48 in the state quarter-finals at Gaylord. The barnstorming Cardinals completed a 550 mile trip to Lansing, but fell victim to a tall Lansing St. Mary five 61-43 in the state semi-finals, after a valiant battle. The remarkable Cards, who had produced more upsets in one season than any other team, completed their season's play with 11 wins and 11 losses. This year's team traveled more than any other team that Wakefield has had in the past years. On their trip down to Lower Michigan and back again they covered 1100 miles. Spearheading Wakefield's drive to the District and Regional titles and down-state play were Mickey Valesano and Don Bugni. The following boys won letters: Seniors-Don Bugni, Joe Tarro, Jerry Yatchak; Juniors-Harold Linn, Mickey Valesano, Gordon King, George Finco, Myron Swanson, Jim Bedell, manager; and Sophomore-Jack Hero. DISTRICT MEET AT BESSEMER Semi-finals Wakefield 49 Ewen 38 REGIONAL MEET AT NEGAUNEE Semi-finals Wakefield 58 Rudyard 52 STATE TOURNEY Quarter-finals Wakefield 61 Maid, on 48 Finals Wakefield 55 Ontonagon 50 Finals Wake fie Id 63 Houghton 60 Semi-finals Lansing St. Mary's 6l Wakefield 43 SEASON St. Ambrose 61 Wakefield 51 Ironwood 40 25 Ontonagon 63 21 Bessemer 39 37 Hurley 60 38 Ashland 44 40 Park Falls 40 49 Houghton 55 54 S RECORD Ironwood 41 Wake field 27 Bessemer 43 55 L'Anse 56 63 Hurlev 62 44 Ashland 62 52 Park Falls 71 81 Crystal Falls63 67 Ontonagon 71 42 78 Row 1 Pezzetti D., Ikola M., Gallo D., Ringsmuth J., Doney D., Russ S., Orlich J. Row 2 Mr. Carr, Mateofsky J., Laine E., King D., Dalbeck D., Dalbeck D., Lusa W., Krznarich J., mgr. Row 1 Saari R., Spencer J., Tomczyk B., Pikka D., Pietchak W., Hanson P. Row, 2 Mr. Maki, Best D., Lepinski J., Olson J., Olejniczak D., Finco T., mgr. Row 3 Ferrando J., Niemi R., Yatchak B., Erickson J., Pikka F. Row 1 Hellen H., Luoma R., Gilbert R., Smith E., Koski D., Ylkanen D., Maki B. Row 2 Cvengros D., Engstrom J., Wertanen D., Valesano J., Niemi R., Ringsmuth G., Angus D., Mr. Maki, 79 TENNIS Row 1 Lusa R., Ballone J., Rydeski M., Bugni D., Walters W. Row 2 Harrison R� , Lusa W Hero J., Finco G., Mr. Duffin, Hero R., Walstrom D., Swanson M., Kuivinen C. Coach F. W. Duffin1s Wakefield tennis team had a vary successful season Before the Important meets the Redbirds scheduled a dual meet with Stambaugh in which they were defeated and with Gogebic Community College, which was more successful. The Cards went through an undefeated season and captured the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference meet held at Wakefield and the Upper Peninsula Class C meet which was held in Iron Mountain. During the season, the Cards swept through the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference meet, with Captain Bob Hero taking the singles championship, and Dick Lusa and Don Walstrom taking the doubles championship. In the most Important meet of the season, the Upper Peninsula meet, the Cards swept through easily and took the Class c” honors. Bob Hero won the singles championship and Dick Lusa and Don Walstronj won the doubles championship. Letter winners were Bob Hero, Captain, Don Walstrom, Richard Lusa, Ralph Harrison, Don Bugni, Hero. George Finco, Charles Kuivinen, and Jack M -W Conference Meet U.P. Class C Meet Wakefield ♦ 29 Wakefield 9 3 14. Ashland 13 Crystal Falls 4 1 2 Hurle y 10 Baraga 4 1 2 Ironwood 6 Bessemer 0 80 TRACK Row 1 Hopkins D., Johns N., Hero R., Hocking E., Wuorinen K., Russ S. Row 2 Hero J., Osier R., Yatchak J., Kuivinen C., Bertetto K., Davidson G., Bedell J., Mgr. Row 3 Mr. Carr, Gallo D., Linn K., Novak K., Sporcich J., Sjoblom T., Niemx W., Mr. Yatchak. The 1953 Wakefield track team had a good season as they didn't place too low in any meet. Lettermen returning from last year's squad are: Kenneth Wuorinen - dashes, Donald Hopkins-dashes and broad jump, Warren Niemi - dashes, Sylvester Russ-440, Edward Hocking and Kenneth Bertetto-mile, Harold Linn-pole vault, and Bob Hongisto-shot put. The first meet of the season was the Invitational Track and Field Meet at Ironwood on Saturday, May 9. In this meet Ironwood took first place with points, Wakefield-32, Bessemer-23i, and Ewen-12. The next meet was the Regional Meet at Wakefield on Saturday, May 16. This meet was to decide who was to go to the U.P. meet a week later. Wakefield took an easy victory in Class C. piling up points in the high jump and pole vault, as the final standings stood: Wakefield-50, Ontonagon-36, Bessemer-35 , and Ewen 19i. Kriss Novak, star high jumper for Wakefield, broke a track record when he jumped 5 10 1 8 . The old record was 5 10 held by Borseth of Bergland since 1932. The U.P. Meet was next on Saturday, May 23, at Marquette. 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