Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1955 volume:

“Let the beauty of the Lord thy God be upon us; And establish all the work of our hand upon us; Yea, the work of our hand establish Thou it. Bible . •ffS.. FOREWORD Just as the first snow, beautifully white, soon vanishes, so do our school day memories become dim as they fade into the past. If in 20 years from now, this book, though it has its defects, recalls the old friends and joys, it will have served its purpose. DEDICATION We, the class of 1955, dedicate this book to Peter Petranek who has faithfully and patiently served us as a teacher since 1934. Throughout the years he has unselfishly devoted much of his time and effort in teaching not only us, but many classes of the past to make their high school careers a success. 3 IN MEMORY OF 1937 - 1952 In memory of our friend and classmate, Patricia Laessig, we, the class of 1955, remember with sadness and endearment, her charming ways, her beautiful voice and musical talent. “Our young and gentle friend, whose smile Made brighter summer hours, Amidst the frost of autumn time Has left us with the flowers. The blessing of her quiet life Fell on us like the dew; And good thoughts, where her footsteps pressed Like fairy blossoms grew. Fold her, O Father’, in thine arms, And let her henceforth be A messenger of love between Our human hearts and thee.” 4 Whittier A time like this demands strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands. Howe A. JAMES GILBERT T reasurer MRS. EUNICE B. OLSON T rustee CLARENCE JACOBSON President ELI MUSTAPAA Trustee MRS. LEMPI M. SAAR I Secretary ROBERT BURNS Attorney Board of Education We, the class of 1955, wish to express our sincere appreciation to the members of the Wakefield High School Board of Education for the fine cooperation and assistance they have extended to us throughout our high school days. The board has enabled us to obtain a wonderful education and has shown keen interest in our school activities. For their many services we feel greatly indebted to the Wakefield Board of Education. 6 JOHN W. THOMAS Super intendent 7 HARRY B. SUTTER Principal FRANCIS W. DUFFIN Assistant Principal ODESSA CARLSON Homemaking VERNON CARR Mathematics Physics BEN DIANICH History Social Science WAYNE FOSTER Latin English ALEXANDER GEMBOLIS Industrial Arts Driver Education MILO KRONSICH Art English DALE HOLBROOK Mathematics Science GLADYS LEMAN Science Chemistry MILDRED JOHNSON Librarian ELDA LOIA Business Education ARNOLD KORPI Business Education EUGENE MAKI Economics Government Social Science MARIE MANLEY School Nurse PETER PETRANEK Industrial Arts HAROLD MARSHALL Science Mathematics Not Pictured JEANNE SUBER English ANNA MATTSON English Journalism CARL NELSON Band Instrumental Music ALFIE WINDBERG Social Science ROMAN YATCHAK Physical Education ROSEMARIE DAVIS High School Secretary CATHARINE GALLIARDI Business Secretary SANNA SAAR I Administration Secretary 9 k Marching along together An apple a day. Dig that crazy W Where’s the ball? It’s rainin’, it’s pour in . Oh, Mr. Benson! Talking things over. Time out! e assured we go to use our hands.” Shakespeare GRACE M. ANTILLA Tatler Staff..............3 G. A. A...................3 F. H. A.................1,2 Echo......................4 Glee Club...............1.2 Business Education LORRAINE M. BACKMAN Student Council...........1 Band ................... 1,2 Tatler Staff..............3 F. H. A............... 1,2 Echo......................4 Salesmen's Club ..........3 Business Education JOHN W. BALLONE Football ..............1.2,3 Basketball ..............1 Class Play ..............4 Echo ....................4 Chess Club.............2,3 Prom Committee...........3 Tennis...............1,2,3 General Vocational JAMES W. BEDELL Student Council 1,2,3,4 Football 2.3.4 Basketball 1.2.3 Track 2,3.4 W Club Conservation .2,3,4 Class Play Echo Photo Club ... 3,4 Prom Committee Mixed Chorus Industrial Arts KENNETH BERTETTO Football................1,2,3 Basketball .............1,2,3 Track •• •••••••.•••••••••1,2,3,4 Baseball .................1,2 W Club .................3,4 Conservation..............3,4 Class Play................ 4 Prom Committee .............3 Mixed Chorus............ 1,2 Industrial Arts PATRICIA JANE BUDGICK Latin Club ..............3 Tatler Staff.............4 F. H. A................1,2 Echo ....................4 Prom Committee ..........3 Glee Club ............ 1,2 Mixed Chorus ............3 General Vocational 12 JANICE E. BUGNI Band................... 1,2 Tatler Staff..............4 G. A. A.................3.4 Echo .....................4 Mixed Chorus............1,2 Class Play ............. 4 Business Education BONNIE L. FORTE G. A. A.................3 Echo ...................4 Prom Committee .........3 Salesmen’s Club.......2,3 Business Education NANCY DRAXLER Class Officer .... Band 1.2.3 ,4 Latin Club Tatler Staff G. A. A Forensics 1.2,3,4 Class Play Echo Mixed Chorus ... 1.2 College Preparatory GEORGE J. FINCO Student Council Class Officer Football Basketball Baseball Band ”W” Club Tatler Staff Conservation Echo ...1.2,3,4 ...1,2,3,4 ...1.2,3.4 ...1.2,3,4 .... 2,3,4 2.3.4 Prom Committee ... 3 Tennis Uthrotar ...3.4 Forensics College Preparatory GERRY L. CONWAY Band..................3,4 Tatler Staff...........3 Echo....................4 Prom Committee .........3 General Vocational Mixed Chorus ..........1,2 Business Education PATRICIA FOUNTAIN Band ...........1,2.3.4 Tatler Staff .............4 G. A. A.................3,4 Class Play................4 Echo......................4 13 SANDRA JOYCE GATES Band ..................1,2,3,4 Latin Club..............1,2 G. A. A................ 3,4 Forensics.............1,3,4 Class Play................4 Echo .....................4 Glee Club.................2 Mixed Chorus .............1 F. T. A...................4 College Preparatory MARTHA HAUKKALA Student Council.1,3,4 Band ...................1 Latin Club .......... 1.2 Forensics...........1,2,3,4 Class Play..............4 Echo .................. 4 Prom Committee .........3 F. T. A.................4 College Preparatory JAMES V. HAAPOJA Class Officer ...........1 Band.....................1 Conservation.........2,3,4 Echo.....................4 Photo Club...........2,3,4 Chess Club ..............2 College Preparatory BETTY JOAN JACOBSON Band ..........1,2,3 ,4 Latin Club 1.2 •W Club 4 Tatler Staff G. A. A Forensics . 1.2.3 .4 Class Play 4 Echo 3.4 Cheerleaders ..1.2.3.4 Prom Committee ... Mixed Chorus...........1,2 College Preparatory FRANCES MARIE HANGES Tatler Staff F. H. A .... 1.2,3,4 Class Play 4 Echo F orensics Business Education CAROL JEAN JOSE Class Officer .........3,4 Latin Club.............1,2 Tatler Staff...........3,4 F. H. A................2,3 Forensics .............3,4 Class Play ............. 4 Echo................... 3,4 Photo Club............ 3,4 Prom Committee ..........3 Mixed Chorus.............1 F. T. A..................4 College Preparatory and Business Education 14 DOROTHY E. KAHILA Tatler Staff............3 Echo....................4 General Vocational GORDON E. KING F ootball...............3,4 Basketball............. 3,4 Track ....................4 Baseball................3,4 ••W” Club ..............3,4 Conservation............3,4 Class Play ...............4 Prom Committee ...........3 Industrial Arts JOHN KIVI Industrial Arts ERNEST J. KORPELA Conservation .........3,4 Class Play .............4 College Preparatory JOANNE L. KROOK Class Officer............2 Tatler Staff..............4 G. A. A..................3 Forensics................1 Echo.....................4 Salesmen's Club .........3 Glee Club..............1.2 Mixed Chorus ..........1.2 Class Play ..............4 Business Education LaVERNE MARIE LAINE Tatler Staff............3 Echo....................4 Salesmen's Club ....1,2,3 Glee Club ............ 1.2 Business Education 15 SHIRLEY ANN LAMP! G. A. A................3.4 F. H. A................2,3 Echo.....................4 Prom Committee...........3 General Vocational PATRICIA M. LINDER G. A. A................3.4 F. H. A..............2.3.4 Class Play...............4 Echo ................... 4 Prom Committee.......... 3 Salesmen's Club........1,2,3 Mixed Chorus ............1 Business Education HAROLD A. LINN Class Officer.............2 F ootball............1,2,3.4 Basketball ..........1,2,3,4 Track ...............1,2.3.4 Baseball .................3 W Club..............2.3.4 Tatler Staff .............4 Class Play............... 4 F orensics................4 Echo....................3.4 Uthrotar................3,4 College Preparatory NANCY JEAN LUOMA Class Officer ......... 3,4 Band................1.2.3.4 Tatler Staff........... 3.4 G. A. A...................3 F. H. A...............1,2,3 Forensics ..........1,2,3,4 Class Play ...............4 Echo....................3,4 Photo Club............2,3.4 Chess Club............. 2,3 Prom Committee............3 Business Education CAROLYN MARIE MAKI Band...........1,2,3,4 Latin Club................1 Tatler Staff .......1.2.3.4 G. A. A................ 3.4 Forensics.............. 1,2 Echo ...................3,4 Prom Committee ......... 3 Glee Club.................2 Mixed Chorus .......... 1 Business Education JoANN MARIE MAKI Band.....................1.2.3,4 Tatler Staff..............3 G. A. A.................3,4 F. H. A.................1,2 F orensics..............3,4 Class Play................4 Echo......................4 Prom Committee ...........3 Glee Club ................2 Mixed Chorus..............1 Business Education 16 OIVA E. MAKI Band ...............1.2,3,4 Tatler Staff .............4 Conservation..........2,3,4 Class Play ...............4 Echo......................4 Chess Club..............2,3 College Preparatory CLIFFORD C. MATTILA Track...................2 Class Play..............4 General Vocational RUTH EMILY MATTSON Class Officer............2 Band ................ 1,2,3 Tatler Staff...........3,4 G. A. A................3,4 Forensics ............... Class Play...............4 Echo...................3,4 Prom Committee ..........3 Mixed Chorus ............2 F. T. A..................4 Business Education DORIS ANN MENGHINI Band............1,2,3,4 Tatler Staff ............3 G. A. A............... 3.4 F. H. A..................1 Forensics .............3,4 Class Play...............4 Echo...................3,4 Prom Committee ..........3 Business Education RAYMOND N. MONTI Basketball ............ 2 Conservation........2,3,4 Class Play .............4 Echo.................. 4 College Preparatory RICHARD NEWMAN Football ............... 2 Basketball...............2 Track..................1,2 Conservation.........2,3,4 Echo .................. 4 Prom Committee ..........3 College Preparatory 17 WARREN R. NIEMI ELIZABETH F. NUNIMAKER DORIS RAISANEN 1,2 Tatler Staff .3.4 2.3,4 Football . 1,2 .3.4 Forensics .3,4 Band 1, 2.3.4 1.2 Class Play Tatler Staff .. 3.4 Track ••••(•••! 21314 Echo G. A. A Latin Club .1,2 Prom Committee F. H. A ...1.2 ••W” Club 2,3,4 Salesmen’s Club F orensics 1, ,2.3.4 Tatler Staff Glee Club Class Play Conservation Business Education Echo Echo Prom Committee Forensics Business Education Prom Committee Uthrotar 3,4 College Preparatory CURTIS J. RICE DOROTHY J. ROLANDO JANET DIANE ROSTOLLAN Basketball 1,2 Band 1,2,3,4 Student Council Band 1,2,3,4 Tatler Staff 3.4 Class Officer .Conservation 3,4 G. A. A .3,4 Band 1.2,3.4 ...4 W ” Club Prom Committee 3 Prom Committee Tatler Staff .... 3.4 College Preparatory Salesmen’s Club G. A. A Mixed Chorus . 1.2 F orensics .. 1.2.3 Glee Club Echo 3.4 Forensics Cheerleaders 1,2,3,4 Business Education Prom Committee Mixed Chorus 1.2 Business Education 18 MICHAEL A. RYDESKI Class Officer.............3 Football ............1,2,3,4 Basketball................1 Band ............. 1,2,3,4 W” Club .............. 3.4 Class Play................4 Echo......................4 Prom Committee ...........3 Tennis....................2 Uthrotar..................4 General Vocational CAROL ANN SAARI Band ..................1,2 Tatler Staff...........3.4 G. A. A................3.4 Echo.................... 4 Class Play...............4 Salesmen’s Club .........3 Mixed Chorus ............1 Business Education CHARLOTTE MAE SAARI Tatler Staff.............4 G. A. A..................3 Echo ....................4 Salesmen's Club......... 1 Glee Club..............1,2 Class Play ..............4 Forensics ...............4 Mixed Chorus.............1 Business Education BARBARA ANN SACHS Student Council ..........4 Class Officer.............4 Band..................2,3,4 Latin Club .............3.4 F orensics..............3,4 Class Play................4 Echo....................3,4 Prom Committee ...........3 Mixed Chorus..............2 F. T. A...................4 College Preparatory CAROL C. SALMELA Tatler Staff .............4 G. A. A.................. 3 F. H. A.............1.2,3.4 Echo......................4 Prom Committee ..........3 Salesmen's Club ......1,2,3 Mixed Chorus.............1 Business Education MARIANNE SPENCER Band................ 1,2,3,4 Tatler Staff.............3 G. A. A...................3 F. H. A................. 1 Forensics .............. 1 Echo ...................3,4 Prom Committee ..........3 Glee Club ................2 Mixed Chorus ............1 General Vocational NANCY M.STOOLE Tatler Staff...........3.4 G. A. A..................3 Echo.....................4 Forensics ...............4 Class Play...............4 Salesmen's Club..........1 Glee Club..............1,2 Business Education MYRON K. SWANSON Class Officer . Football .... Basketball.... Track......... Baseball....., Band ......... ••W” Club.... Tatler Staff .... Forensics ... Conservation .. Echo .......... Prom Committee T ennis....... Uthrotar .... ...1.2,3,4 ... J ,2,3,4 ...1.2,3,4 ....1.2,3 ...1.2,3.4 ....2,3,4 .........4 .........4 ....2.3,4 ........4 .........3 ... 1.2.3.4 .........4 College Preparatory EUGENE M. VALESANO Football..............2,3,4 Basketball ..........1.2,3,4 Baseball............1,2,3,4 W” Club .............2,3,4 Conservation..............3 Echo .....................4 Prom Committee............3 Uthrotar..................4 College Preparatory WILLIAM J. WALTER Basketball ............1,2 Track..................1,2 Band ....................1 Tatler Staff .............3 Class Play...............4 Echo ..................3,4 Prom Committee ..........3 T ennis.................1,2 Uthrotar................3,4 College Preparatory MARY CAROL WARREN Tatler Staff..............3 G. A. A.................3,4 F. H. A.............1,2,3,4 Echo .....................4 Prom Committee............3 Class Play................4 Business Education SHIRLEY ANN WEBER Band .................1,2,3 Tatler Staff ............1 F. H. A..................1 Forensics ...............1 Echo ....................4 Prom Committee ..........3 Mixed Chorus ............2 Homemaking 20 RONALD E. WERTANEN Conservation .........3,4 Class Play ..............4 Echo ...................4 Chess Club............2,3 Prom Committee..........3 Industrial Arts RICHARD H. WILLIAMS Football ...............3,4 Track ..................3,4 Tatler Staff..............4 • W” Club.................4 Conservation..............4 Echo .....................4 Chess Club .............2,3 General Vocational PATRICIA ANN YESNEY Student Council..........1 Band...................1,2 Tatler Staff..............4 F. H. A................1,2 Echo .................... 4 Prom Committee ..........3 Class Play................4 Business Education GERALD YON Class Officer ............3 Football ...............1,2 Basketball ...............1 Track.....................1 Tatler Staff .............4 Conservation............3,4 Echo......................4 Class Play................4 Prom Committee............3 Industrial Arts 21 Class History With great hopes and expectations we, 70 ‘‘Infant Freshmen,” entered high school under the sponsorship of Miss Odessa Carlson and Mr. Cleo eleven. Our president-elect was George Finco, and Nancy Draxler was chosen vice-president. Janet Rostollan was the secretary, and James Haapoja took care of the treasury. We had several concessions at the football and basketball games to raise funds. Two parties made up the entertainment for the year. The following year we became 67 ‘‘Silly Sophomores.” Mrs. Gladys Leman and Mr. Peter Petranek were our sponsors. Harold Linn ably led the class with the assistance of vice-president Myron Swanson. A fine job was done by secretary Emily Mattson and treasurer Joanne Krook. The main event of our Junior year was the prom, which was held on April 30. “Blue Hawaii” was the prom theme, and Mike Rydeski, our president and prom king, led the “grand march” with his queen, Doris Raisanen. Gerry Yon, Nancy Luoma, and Carol Jose served as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer respectively. Miss Elda Loia, Mr. James Mezzano, Jr., and Mr. Milo Kronsich were our advisors. We also had a magazine sale and all of the 65 Juniors participated. Carol Jose was awarded a watch for selling the most magazines. All previous sales records were broken. The Senior class, under the direction of Mrs. Anna Mattson and Mr. Arnold Korpi, is composed of 58 members. The officers elected were: president, George Finco; vice-president, Barbara Sachs; secretary, Nancy Luoma; and treasurer, Carol Jose. The class sponsored several concessions during the year. The class play, “Stag Line” was presented on November 30, and was attended by a large crowd. Our class was also outstanding in athletics. Myron Swanson, Mike Rydeski, and Eugene Valesano were selected for the Western Upper Peninsula All Conference first team in football. Gordon King, George Finco, and Harold Linn were chosen for the second team. Class Will Grace Antilla leaves her gum chewing in Shorthand class to anyone who can get away with it. Lorraine Backman leaves her long school bus rides to Edward Hellen. John Ballone and Jim Bedell leave their ability as wall bracers to William Tiebel and Alvin Wertanen. Kenneth Bertetto leaves his blushing face to Douglas Gallo. Janice Bugni leaves her high school memories to the “Slop Shop.” Gerry Conway leaves his third floor locker to anyone who can keep up with the girls. Nancy Draxler leaves her wavy hair to Annette Hellsten. George Finco leaves his first position in the “dummy squad” in Band to his Junior successor, Ralph Conway. Bonnie Forte leaves her trips to Ironwood to Dorothy Hill. Patricia Fountain leaves her soft voice to Romilly Gilbert. Sandra Gates leaves her trips to Ironwood to anyone who can afford the gas. James Haapoja leaves his argumentative ways to future Debate members. Francis Hanges leaves her dark hair to Elaine Wertanen. Martha Haukkala leaves the jeep with an empty tank of gas. Betty Jacobson leaves her first chair in clarinet to Jimmy Mateofsky. Carol Jose leaves her driving around in a Chrysler to Adele Rydeski. Dorothy Kahila leaves her quiet ways to Carol Salmi. Gordon King leaves his height to Robert Burns. John Kivi leaves his secret rabbit swamps to Mike Xkola. Ernest Korpela leaves his cement mixing to the W. H. S. janitors. LaVerne Laine leaves her joyful times in W. H. S, to Doug Sterck. Shirley Lampi leaves her temper to Donald Pikka. Harold Linn leaves his Bessemer hitchhiking trips to Earl Laine. Nancy Luoma leaves her good times in 4-H work to Karen Seppa. Carolyn Maki leaves her continuous giggling to Donna Rostollan. JoAnn Maki leaves her excellent driving ability to Brian Yatchak. Oiva Maki leaves his sessions at Peoples’ Store to James Spencer. Warren Niemi leaves his 20-20 vision to anyone who wants a blind date. Elizabeth Nunimaker leaves her last evenings to someone who can stay out all night. Doris Raisanen leaves her ice-clearing job at the rink to Paul Joki, Jr. Dorothy Rolando leaves her sense of humor to Ann Parent. Curtis Rice leaves his witty comments echoing in the S. H. S. Halls. Carol Salmela leaves her noon hour drives to Vicky Carr. Pat Linder leaves her acting ability to Judy Johnson. Charlotte Saari leaves her red licorice to Carol Koski. Carol Saari leaves her good times at Marenisco to Pat Benson. Mike Rydeski leaves his band directing days to Bill Harvey. Barbara Sachs leaves her vocabulary to the Freshmen, who need it. Janet Rostollan leaves her jokes in World History to Jim Olson. Nancy Stoole leaves to join Marty. Mary Carol Warren leaves her selling ability to Harold Sager. JoAnn Kroo'k leaves her voice to Russell Johnson. Emily Mattson leaves her locker setting to anyone who can do it without getting caught. Doris Menghini leaves her bassoon to anyone who can play it in tune. Raymond Monti leaves his ushering at the theater to anyone who has the ability for it. Eugene Valesano leaves Dottie Polovitz to no one. Shirley Weber leaves her yodeling to Duane Forte. Marianne Spencer leaves the fun she had in high school to Doug King. Myron Swanson leaves his drum playing to Bob Schiltz. Ronald Wertanen leaves his artistic ability to Bill Lusa. Richard Williams leaves his Dodge to anyone who can keep up with the repair bills. Gerald Yon leaves his doughnut making to his brother, Greg. William Walter leaves his ability to avoid detention to Scott Eckersley. Richard Newman leaves his study habits to Roger Golembeski. Pat Yesney and Pat Budgick leave their refreshing noon-hour walks to Dorothy Popovich and Bernie Ravelli. Class Prophecy Carol Salmela and Dorothy R. recently appeared on “Who Said This?’’. After answering several questions the girls were given a chance at the jackpot question by mistress of ceremonies, Carol Saari. They answered the question correctly and won a trip around the world. The following is the account of their trip. While on the trip we saw many former Wakefield students. The trip began in New York, where we saw Betty J. and Carol J. at the United Nations. Our two delegates have completely confused the Russians. Joanne K. was singing at the Metropolitan Opera during our visit to New York. Dorothy K. and LaVerne L. have built up a large restaurant chain, the largest one being in New York. We saw the well-known author, Emily M., who recently published another book, entitled, “The Art of Practical Jokes . In Schenectady we were surprised to see Jim H. and Ernest K. top electrical engineers for General Electric. They were working on the serious shortage of lighting. We then flew to Washington, D. C., where we heard Senator Sandra G. filibustering. She had succeeded in killing the bill of Senator Doris R. limiting senatorial debate to four hours. Ray M. was in Washington, too. He had received an award as “Usher of the Year . Charlotte S. was found in the Treasury Department working as a bookkeeper. Also in the nation’s capital we saw John K., lobbyist for several large lumber companies. Winging westward to Oak Ridge we were fortunate to see Nancy D. working on the “Z bomb. In Nashville, Tennessee, we found Harold L., the yodeling cowboy and star of the Hillbilly Hit Parade. Arriving in Chicago we found Janice B. visiting one of her many Piggly Wiggly stores. At the Indianapolis Speedway we saw Curtis R. testing a new racing car. We then detoured to Toledo, Ohio, where Martha H. told us she has just received a defense contract for half a million jeeps. Martha owns the former Willys Company. In Detroit we visited an auto factory, where we saw Janet R., inventor of the automatic shovel for excavating cars from snowbanks. Gordon K. was also in the Motor City . Gordie had signed a contract as coach of the Lions. He was formerly one of their stars. We found Carolyn M. leading the University of Michigan marching band at Ann Arbor. Minneapolis was our next stop. George F. was our host. He has replaced George Mikan on the Lakers. In a little place outside of Des Moines, Iowa, we met Kenneth B., head coach at Slippery Rock State Teachers College. Flying southward we stopped in Texas, where we were informed that Jim B. was the hard-riding sheriff of Cactus County. At the time he was busy chasing cattle rustlers. Our next stop was Los Angeles. Pat F., librarian at the city’s largest library, showed us the sights. Nancy L. is located there, too. She has become the world’s largest manufacturer of popcorn. Mike R. was the featured tuba player at the San Francisco Orchestra’s concert which we attended. We toured the MGM studios at Culver City and got autographs from Bill W. and Dick V., top box-office stars. They received their dramatic training in the Senior class play. Shirley L. was working for Walt Disney in Hollywood. Ronald W. was in Hollywood, too. His studio is in competition with Walt Disney. A quick trip to a Las Vegas night club found Myron S. and his orchestra playing. Returning to San Francisco we sailed to the Far East, then to Africa where Gerry C. took us on a safari. Italy was included in our trip, and we found Warren N., professor of Latin at the University of Rome. Marianne S. was found operating a nursery school in Vienna, Austria. At an exclusive dress shop in Paris we were introduced to the owner, Frances H. London brought us Grace A. and Lorraine B., 24 who were working on a revolutionary typing book. Back in the United States and Manitowish, Wisconsin, we saw Shirley W., instructor of a motorcycle school. Closer to home we found Pat Y., mayor of the city of Champion, Michigan. In Ironwood we saw Eugene V., star of the Rangetrotters. At the radio station Dick W. had taken over Dick Williamson’s job on Nite Train. Doris M. is head nurse at the Grandview Hospital in the same city. Nancy S. is married and was busy raising little sailors in Bessemer. Naturally some had to stay behind and put Wakefield on the map. Arriving in Wakefield we were greeted by Gerald Y., owner of the former Randall Bakery. He treated us to his famous jelly-roll. Bonnie F. is happily married and living in our fair city. JoAnn M. is operating a busline between Ironwood and Wakefield. Mary Carol W. told us she had just completed the purchase of Gates’ Ben Franklin. John B. is the proprietor of a very swanky set of funeral parlors on the Gogebic Range. He works out of the Wakefield office. Oiva M. is the man for whom “The National Guard is Waiting’’, yet. Pat L. was found vacationing at home. She may currently be seen in the Broadway hit, “Stag Line’’. We saw Clifford M., who is trying to decide his life’s ambition. The Master Cleaners had been remodeled under the capable direction of its owner-operator, Betty N. Patricia B., who was the first lady theater manager, has made a fortune and is now retired and living in Wakefield. Back at Wakefield High School we found Barbara S. teaching chemistry. Thus far the roof'on the building has not been replaced. Riding out to Thamaston we found that Richard N. owned the huge Gambles’ store on the corner of First and Main Streets. Class Flower - White Rose Class Colors - Maroon and Silver Class Song - “Class Song” by Paul Bliss Class Motto - “Be Not Simply Good - Be Good For Something.” Thoreau 25 Looking Back To See Laughing Song I Like It Catch A Man A Man Young At Heart Baby It's Cold Outside Mr. Touchdown Dig That ROW 1: R. Golombeski, E. Hocking, C. Garcia, J. Gembolis, D, Anderson, P. Benson, D. Hill, M. Ikola, D. Fesnick. ROW 2: Mr. Kronsich, J, Hero, D. Gallo, D. Dalbeck, Mr. Gembolis, G. Echenbauch, P. Huttunen, D. Dalbeck, W. Harvey, D. Doney, Miss Loia. Junior Class The Junior Class, composed of 62 members this year, ordered class rings in September and received them early in December. They also held their annual magazine sale in October. The money from the magazine sale was used to sponsor a successful Junior Prom and it will also be used for the Echo next year. Officers of the Junior Class were president, Jack Hero; vice-president, Melvin Nikula; secretary, Gail Eschenbauch; and treasurer, Donald Pezzetti. 28 ROW 1: S. Johnson, R. Karling, A. Miskovich, D. Krook, B. Monti, J. Jarvela, A. Jarvenpaa, E. Hellen, M. Nikula. ROW 2: Mr. Kronsich, C. Koski, E. Johnson, R. Johnson, V. Johnson, E. Laine, D. King, B. Leffel, Mr. Gembolis, Miss Loia. ROW 3: G. Mateofsky, J. Krznarich, W. Lusa, J. Orlich, J. Jacobson. ROW 1: K. Wuorinen, D. Pikka, K. Seppa, D. Popovich, S. Stevens, S. Saari, D. Sterck, R. Rintamaki. ROW 2: Mr. Kronsich, D. Spurgeon, C. Tomczyk, A. Rydeski, B. Ravelii, J. Ringsmuth, C. Salmi, A. Trolla, D. Pezzetti, H. Sager, Miss Loia. ROW 3: R. Ranta, R. Raisanen, D. Forte. S. Russ, A. Wertanen, J. Saari, Mr. Gembolis. ROW 1: P. Hanson, C. Cellelo, B. Colgin, J. Hill, P. Haapoja, O. Engstrom, L. Eckersley, T. Finco, H. Davidson. ROW Z: Mr. Petranek. J. Erickson, D. Clark, D. Bertetto, D. Best, R. Ahonen, R. Baker. ,M. Boho, R. Conway, V. Carr, J. Ferrando, Mrs. Leman. Sophomore Class The Sophomore Class elected officers in the fall: president, Lynn Eckersley; vice-president, Judith Ringsmuth; secretary. Gloria Ulvila; and treasurer, Ted Finco. They enjoyed two class parties during the year. Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek were the class sponsors. The class was composed of 70 members. 30 f%j 9 t ROW 1: S. Minier, M. Joswiak, S. Mattson, E. Jokinen, J. Johnson, M. Makincn, D. Johnson, W. Pietchak, P. Joki. ROW 2: Mr. Petranek, A. parent, D. Polovitz, D. Olejniczak, J. Olson, G. Laine, P. Peterson, R. Niemi, J. Leplnski, E. Karllng, Mrs. Leman. ROW 3: D. Pikka, G. Lindberg, D. Mattila, F. Pikka, M. Kuoppala. WANEFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY ROW 1: C. Tosco, G. Ulvila, M. Valesano, D. Rostollan, J. Warren, V. Simchak, I. Zuidmulder, M. Windberg, M. Sjoblom, J. Ringsmuth. ROW 2: Mr. Petranek, R. Saari, J. Spencer, B. Tomczyk, B. Yatchak, R. Verch, B. Sachs, B. Rostollan, G. Yon, K. Wendt, G. Wiitanen, Mrs. Leman. ROW 1: R. Anderson, M. Hocking, C. Boleau, R. Barringer, R. Burns, P. Elliott, V. Bracket, C. Cox, S. Gusman. ROW 2: Miss Carlson, J. Fisher, A. Hellsten, D. Hill, W. Henderson, J. DelFavero, H. Hellen, J. Engstrom, D. Cvengros, D. Angus, W. Bishop, R. Gilbert, S. Eckersley, Mr. Maki. Freshman Class In September the Freshman Class elected James Valesano, president; Robert Schiltz, vice-president; Edwin Smith, secretary; and Romilly Gilbert, treasurer. The Freshman Class was very active this year, having a party each semester. They also took part in many other school activities. Miss Carlson and Mr. Maki sponsored the Freshman Class, which had 63 members. 32 ________ ROW 1: C. Korpi, M. Monti, D. Napel, M. Mezzano, G. Nicholson, J. Mateofsky, L. Minier, P. Libertoski. ROW 2: Miss Carlson, P. Langa, M. Miskovich, G. Koski, R. Kinnunen, R. Niemi, S. Kaczmarek, R. Nerva, G. Kremposki, Mr. Maki. ROW 3: D. Maki, S, Novak, D. Koski, D. Maki, R. Luoma. ROW 1: B. Spencer, S. Sprecksel, L. Tomei, P. Russ, J. Yatchak, L. Seppa, R. Schiltz, J. Sterck, E. Smith, R. Sjoblom. ROW 2: Miss Carlson, E. Wertanen, B. Sands, M. Tiebel, G. Rintamaki, O. Wertanen, J. Ringsmuth, J. Valesano, A. Raisanen, D. Ylkanen, Mr. Maki. ROW 1: R. Johns, J, Joki, M. Johnson, D. Baker, C. Hodge, C. Anderson, D. Johnson, M. Cellelo, K. Grayson. ROW 1: Mr. Foster, G. Hyler, P. Boho, D. Henderson, J. Drake, V. Johnson, M. Hellen. ROW 3: D. Grabrick, J. Johnson, T. Gouza. J. Bugni, T. Dimitroff, D. Budgick, J. Finco. Eighth tirade The eighth grade was composed of 70 members anxiously waiting out the year so they could enter the Senior High. Their class president was Marsha Luoma; vice-president, James Rydeski; secretary, Norman Peterson; and treasurer, Ronald Kelley. The class sponsors were Mr. Marshall and Mr. Foster. The class held two parties and everyone had a grand time at them. 34 ROW 1: K. Langa, D. Koski, D. Mattila, C. Kohlbcck, M. Minier, P. Kurta, E. Linn, E. Movrich, R. Koski, G. Morrison. ROW 2: S. Laine, J. Krauz, R. Kelley, R. Korpi, R. Mattila, R. Koski, C. Koivu, M. Luoma, M. Miskovich, W. Knaack, A. Lunich. ROW 3: Mr. Marshall, Mr. Foster. ROW 1: G. Waterman, C. Rintamaki, C. Yatchak, D. Pikka, S. Pikka, D. Syrieni, B. Oberg, D. Strasser, D. Wiita, F. Williams. ROW 2: Mr. Foster, D. Sands, J. Olejniczak, P. Wendt, M. Sager, C. Spurgeon, I. Zuidmulder, M. Osier, J. Rydeski, N. Peterson, J. Trettin, D. Zazeski, Mr. Marshall. ROW 1: G. Gilbert, D. Eckersley, S. Davis, C. Elliot, B. Hocking, J. Forte, D. Billie, C. Dums, T. Cvengros, B. Davidson. ROW 2: Miss Windberg, N. Hill. R. Doriot, J. Budgick, J. Barringer, S. Hall, M. Day, D Cox, L. Draxler, T. Golembeski, J. Corolewski, Mr. Carr. ROW 3: R. Boleau, J. Harris, C. Dums, H. Harris, P. Co6grove. Seventh Grade The 79 members of the seventh grade began the year as new students in Junior High. After wandering around for several weeks they became seasoned veterans. The class elected Alvin Nikula, president; Judy Budgick, vice-president; Diane Eckersley, secretary; and Ruth Doriot, treasurer. They enjoyed several parties during the year. Miss Windberg and Mr. Carr were sponsor, of the group. ROW 1: Miss Windberg, D. Mahon, R. Osborne, B. Karling, K. Krznarich, C. Koski, S. Kohlbeck, B. Matta, J. Krauz, A. Jarvenpaa, R. Jarvela. ROW 2: J. Krook, G. Maki, E. Nerva, J. Maki, C. Lepinski, S. Miskovich, A. Nikula, L. Neznanski, F. Niemi, Mr. Carr. ROW 3: S. Malmberg, G. Miheve, J. Nurmi, J. Junoi, R. Joki. ROW 1: Miss Windberg, G. Williams, T. Simchak, G. Seppa, R. Sjoblom, R. Yatchak, M. Syrieni, R. Stevenson, D. Pikka, K. Peterson, L. Perona. ROW 2: L. Rydeski, M. Ringsmuth, S. Sawaski, L. Sjoblom, M. Pikka, K. Yatchak, R. Stevenson, R. Tomei, J. Salmela, J. Warren, A. Seppa, Mr. Carr. ROW 3: L. Farent, B. Ylkanen, G. Peterson, R. Ulvila, R. Spurgeon, G. Saari, J. Ringsmuth. How Sweei Mmmmm Good! Loaded Down Slipping? Melvin N Just Talcin' Life Easy The Whole Gang Rugged, Hey? Good? Baby Duck Need Some Help? Three Muskateers Oh, That Sun! Get Off My Car What’s The Score ? Taking It Easy Smile Girls Bewildered Look Those Rugged Boys Oh, You Wouldn’t MARSHA LUOMA LAUREL RYDESKI SALLY SAWASKI JIM RYDESKI JUDY JOKI TOMMY DIMITROFF PAT LANGA CHRIS ANDERSON JOELLYN DRAKE CAROLYN LEPINSKI LINDA SJOBLOM CAROL KOHLBECK BRIAN DAVIDSON DARLENE H. CHARLOTTE K. MARSHA L. JOELLYN D. owning The Wakefield High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Nelson, was again rated as one of the outstanding bands in the Upper Peninsula. The band’s sixty-seven members took an active part in making school programs and assemblies a success. They also appeared at the football games, where their fine marching took the interest of many. This year the band made a trip to Munising to present an exchange concert with the Munising High School Band. The trip was enjoyed by all. The band elected Mike Rydeski, president; George Finco, vice-president; Nancy Luoma, secretary-treasurer; and Doris Raisanen, sergeant-at-arms. The band was organized for the purpose of appreciating and performing werth-while band literature. The members also learned the technique of playing various instruments. Many of our musicians became members of other bands after graduation because of the fine training they have received in the Wakefield band. 44 V. Simchak, J. Rostollan, B. Monti, J. Jarvela, S. Mattson, R. Karling, B. Jacobson, Miss Loia. Cheerleaders The cheerleaders, sponsored by Miss Loia, supported the team throughout the football and basketball seasons. Two cheerleaders were picked by the student body to cheer at “B” team games during the basketball season. The group sponsored the annual homecoming dance and sold basketball schedule pencils this year. They also were in charge of pep assemblies for all the home games. The three dances held after basketball games were sponsored by the cheerleaders. Betty Jacobson and Janet Rostollan were co-captains. R. Johns, D. Mattila,.M. Miskovich, M. Mezzano, V. Bracket, G. Koski, Miss Loia. Don’t make like an octopus! Class The interesting play “Stag Line,” was presented to a very appreciative audience on November 30. Maudie, played by Pat Linder was a hit with her wisecracks and managing attitude. Davy, Maudie’s boy friend, played by Jim Bedell, kept the audience wondering how long he would stand being treated as second fiddle. Sylvia, Maudie’s older sister, was wonderfully portrayed by Betty Jacobson. Mr. and Mrs. Mason, played by Carol Jose and Ernest Korpela, who fit the parts perfectly, were Maudie’s and Sylvia’s parents. Mr. Mason’s ranting and raving about economy made the audience feel they were living the play themselves. Davy was always getting jealous of other boys whom Maudie tried to manage. First it was Ronald, who had just come home from Europe, portrayed by Harold Linn. Then it was Mac, an older man, but very handsome, portrayed by John Ballone. My how I do love weddings! Look at the loot. I’m ready, I’m ready. Out! Get out of this house! Jerry was Sylvia’s fiance. They were going to be married, but due to Maudie’s managing, complications arose. The bride’s gown didn’t arrive and wedding invitations were sent to the wrong people. Smitty was a lovable person, played by Nancy Luoma, who just loved weddings. Chi, Davy’s best friend, was played by Bill Walter. The maid, Margaret, was played by Martha Haukkala. Snoots, an usher, was played by Mike Rydeski. Mrs. Farrington Smith, a snooty woman who was angry at not being invited to the wedding, was played by Barbara Sachs. Alix, Julie, and Lysbeth, played by Doris Raisanen, JoAnn Maki, and Doris Menghini, were Maudie’s girl friends. Ting and Carol, Sylvia's bridesmaids, were played by Nancy Draxler and Sandra Gates. The cast fit their parts perfectly and the play was thoroughly enjoyed by all. But Maudie, I love you. Maudie, you shock me. One big happy family. ROW 1: R. Rintamaki, R. Raisanen, A. Wertanen, D. Sterck, E. Korpela, M. Nikula, R. Newman, R. Wertanen, O. Maki. ROW 2: R. Williams, W. Niemi, G. Yon, J. Haapoja, M. Swanson, C. Rice, R. Monti, G. King, J. Bedell, G. Finco, K. Bertetto, Mr. Marshall. Conservation Club The Conservation Club elected as their officers: Ernest Korpela, president; Dick Newman, vice-president; and William Lusa, secretary-treasurer. The aim of the club is to conserve the wildlife and natural resources of the Upper Michigan area. They participated in a deeryard project study at Little Girls Point in January. In the spring the members attended 4-H Achievement Day at Ironwood. The exhibited projects for this year were Gun Safety, Deeryard, Photography, and Wildlife. The new project selected this year was Soil and Water Conservation. Through films and field trips the members were better able to study and understand their club’s purpose. ROW 1: R. Niemi, J. Spencer, J. Ferrando, E. Karling, P. Joki, T. Finco, W. Pietchak, D. Pezzetti, J. Krznarich. ROW 2: D. Best, J. Hero, R. Johnson, D. Dalbeck, J. Ringsmuth, B. Sachs, M. Boho, G. Laine. Mr. Marshall. ROW 3: D. King, S. Russ, J. Erickson, W. Lusa. o ROW 1: Miss Lola, F. Hanges, B. Jacobson, C. Maki, E. Mattson, B. Sachs, C. Jose, M. Haukkala. ROW 2: Mrs. Mattson, N. Luoma, D. Raisanen, H. Linn, B. Walter, G. Finco, R. Wertanen, Mr- Korpi. Echo Staff Martha Haukkala and Doris Raisanen were chosen as co-editors of the 1955 Echo. The sponsors were Mrs. Mattson, Miss Loia, and Mr. Korpi. The group pictures for the yearbook were taken by Mr. Woodcock of Modern Portrait. The book was published by the Walsworth Brothers of Missouri. Most of the Seniors participated in producing an interesting yearbook. The following were the editors of the divisions: Carol Jose, Seniors; Betty Jacobson, underclassmen; Bill Walter, faculty; George Finco and Harold Linn, athletics; Ronald Wertanen, art; Carolyn Maki, features; Barbara Sachs, clubs and activities; Frances Hanges, distribution; Emily Mattson, business; and Nancy Luoma, photography. The typists were Sylvia Saari, Barbara Monti, and Karen Seppa. ROW 1: M. Windberg, F. Hanges, B. Spencer, C. Maki, S. Stevens, D. Rostollan, L. Tomei, E. Wertanen. ROW 2: D. Popovich, J. Yatchak, A. Rydcski, I. Zuidmulder, D. Anderson, C. Cox, D. Clark, J. Johnson, C. o l.inder. .7. OemboliR. Miss Carlson 7 Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers of America was sponsored by Miss Carlson. The main objective of the. group was learning to live better today in order that the lives of tomorrow’s homemakers and the lives of their families might be better. “Toward New Horizons”, the motto of the F. H. A. expressed the purpose of the organization. The Future Homemakers of America sent a “Share Your Friendship” package to a child abroad. Christmas parcels were also sent to India and Korea. The girls were initiated into the group in January, and after this event they were given F. H. A. pins. The girls chose Dorothy Popovich as their president. Patricia Linder served as vice-president; Carolyn Maki was the secretary; Adele Rydeski was the treasurer of the group. The historian was Barbara Spencer. Joyce Yatchak, Margaret Windberg and Donna Rostollan served as Parliamentarian, reporter'and song leader, respectively. 50 ROW 1: B. Sachs, Miss Windberg, M. Haukkala, E. Mattson, G. Eschenbauch. ROW i: S. Gates, C. Jose, P. Huttunen, D. Popovich, S. Saari, A. Trolla. Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers of America was organized for the first time in the Wakefield High School this year, under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg. The F. T. A. is a national organization whose purpose is to acquaint students interested in the profession with the various types of teaching. The club was named after Miss Mary MacDonald because of her outstanding work as an educator. The elected officers were: Martha Haukkala, president; Carol Jose, vice-president; Emily Mattson, secretary-treasurer; and Dorothy Popovich, librarian. The F. T. A. was very active throughout the year. They helped at the children's library reading sessions. Several dinner meetings with guest speakers were enjoyed. In March, the members were guests of the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society at a luncheon. At this time the members presented a panel discussion concerning their views on the teaching profession. 51 King Warren Queen Donna Cheerleaders Lead The Parade MEFfLOi This year the Wakefield High School had the traditional homecoming game with Lake Linden. The King, Warren Niemi, was chosen by the high school. Warren picked for his queen, Donna Rostollan. The king and Second Place Winner 101 Home Room 105 Home Room 2 11 First Place Winner 301 Coming queen and their court reigned over the Homecoming festivities on Friday night after the parade and on Saturday night at the dance. In the Homecoming game, Wakefield triumphed over the Lake Linden Whiz Kids 40 to 13. Shorthand 306 Third Place 308 King, Queen, and Court Reign Many Spectators King and Queen Reign Over Dance ROW 1: B. Ravelli, C. Maki, B. Jacobson, S. Saan. ROW I: Miss Anderson, Miss Loia. Girls’ Athletic Association The sixty-eight members of the Wakefield High School Girls Athletic Association were very active during the past year. The sponsors were Miss Loia and Miss Anderson. Sylvia Saari was elected president of the organization; Betty Jacobson, vice-president; Carolyn Maki, secretary; and Bernadette Ravelli, treasurer. The purpose of the club was to enable the girls of Wakefield High School to make better use of their leisure time. Meetings were held once a week, and the girls played volleyball, basketball, Indian club, birdie and many other games. ROW 1: J. Joki, K. Rintamaki, L. Draxler, JL. Neznanski, T. Cvengros, R. Yatchak, S. Malmberg, S. Kohlbeck, M. Surieni, M. Luoma. ROW 2: R. Johns, D. Koski, S. Pikka, D. Henderson, C. Koivu, C. Spurgeon, J. Drake, G. Maki, S. Sawaski, M. Hellen, Mr. Foster. ROW 3: C. Yatchak, N. Hill, T. Dimitroff, R. Koski, C. Anderson, A. Seppa, C. Lepinski. Junior Journal The Junior Journal under the sponsorship of Mrs. Suber and Mr. Foster, was published by the Junior High students six times during the year to keep the students well informed about their activities. Darlene Henderson edited the Junior Journal. Her assistant editor was Gretchen Maki. The division editors were Carol Yatchak, Sharon Pikka, Tom Dimitroff, Rosemary Johns, Marsha Luoma and Karrien Rintamaki. The staff did a good job of reporting, editing, and publishing the Junior Journal. 55 ROW 1: T. Cvengros, T. Gouza, J. Trettin, J. Johnson, D. Henderson. ROW 2: L. Osborne, D. Mattila, D. Pikka, Miss Windberg, G. Miheve, M. Ringsmuth, C. Lepinski, N. Hill. Junior Student Council The Junior Student Council was under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg. Meetings were held once each term. At these meetings the members chose the best citizens of the term. These students had to be approved by their teachers as well as the Council. The purpose of the council was to help guide and direct the Junior High students toward good behavior. The Council’s duty was to take care of the locker key. Fines were charged for the use of the key. Council members were appointed to stand at the bottom of the steps at dismissal to see that everyone obeyed the rules of order. In the spring the Student Council members had a dinner which they prepared themselves. The twelve members elected James Trettin as their president. James Johnson was secretary. Tom Gouza was the treasurer and Tom Cvengros locker key chairman. Darlene Henderson served as hall duty chairman. 56 ROW 1: L. Eckersley, J. Ringsmuth, A. Parent. ROW 2: Mr. Foster, G. Ulvila, M. Boho, P. Hanson, B. Sachs Latin Club Because of small membership the Latin Club didn’t hold its annual banquet. They purchased Latin games and played these games at their meetings, which were held twice a month. Latin plays were also bought and one was presented at an assembly by the club members. The group had concessions at several games and held two candy sales during the year. Officers elected were: Judy Ringsmuth, president; Gloria Ulvila, vice-president; Lynn Eckersley, secretary; and Ann Parent, treasurer. 57 - ROW 1: B. Sachs, Mrs. Johnson, G. Eschenbauch, M. Windberg. ROW 2: P. Benson, D. Krook, L. Backman. Library Assistants The student librarians, working under the guidance of Mrs. Johnson, acquired valuable experience with library methods. They learned how to keep the library in order, process, repair, and check out books and use the card file. With this experience and knowledge of library facilities, the student librarians were able to help other students to find the information, books and materials they needed. ROW 1: D. Wiita, D. Strasser, G. Seppa, S. Malmberg, R. Yatchak, L. Osborne, G. Williams, R. Londo. ROW 2: Miss Windberg, L. Neznanski, A. Nikula, B. Ylkanen, G. Miheve, L. Parent, J. Trettin, D. Zazeski, D. Syrieni, J. Ringsmuth. Patrol Boys The Patrol Boys, under the leadership of Miss Windberg, had thirty-eight members this year. The purpose of the Patrol Boys is to protect the children from the traffic in the school zone. For the past several years the boys have done a good job and the school has been accident-free. The boys elected James Trettin, Traffic Captain and Jerry Bugni, Game Captain. Four boys were Lieutenants. They were John Finco, Garland Hyler, Ronald Kelly and Tom Gouza. ROW 1: R. Korpi, D. Grabrick, R. Jarvela, T. Golembeski, J. Harris, T. Cvengros, D. Billie, B. Davidson, R. Boleau, Miss Windberg. ROW 2: C. Anderson, P. Cosgrove, R. Kelley, T. Gouza, G. Hyler, J. Bugni, T. Dimitroff, J. Finco, R. Joki, J. Krauz. Prom King And Queen Time Out For A Break! Grand March! Decorators At Work! Grand March! Prom Enjoying The Dance! Sitting This One Out! A Pause That Refreshes! Having An Enjoyable Time! .Till We Meet Again! ROW 1: M. Windberg, N. Luoma, J. Bedell, B. Monti, G. Eschenbauch, P. Huttunen, ROW 2: M. Ikola, W. Harvey, D. King, J. Haapoja, L. Eckersley, C, Jose, Mrs. Leman. Photo Club The Photo Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Leman, had twelve members. New members are elected by the club each year. Six students were voted into the club this past year. The president elected by the group was James Bedell. Nancy Luoma served as vice-president, Carol Jose was the secretary and Patricia Huttunen was treasurer. Gail Eschenbauch reported the activities of the club. The group met every Tuesday night and were taught about photography. The members learned to produce good pictures by studying the composition of the picture. They were taught the parts of the camera, development, printing and enlargement of pictures by Mrs. Leman. 62 ROW 1: ROW 2: D. Rostollan, D. Popovich. A. Rydeski, G. Finco, J. Bedell, M. Nikula, S. Saari, D. Raisanen. Mr. Duffin, S. Novak, A. Hellsten, M. Haukkala, B. Sachs, M. Boho, B. Sachs, J. Lepinski, R. Kinnunen, R. Gilbert. Senior Student Council The Senior Student Council was composed of seventeen members. Each home room had one representative, and with the exception of the president, the other members were elected at large. James Bedell, the president, was selected by the student body the previous spring. The purpose of the council was to improve student-teacher relationships, and to allow students to participate in school government. During the 1954-1955 School year, the council sponsored the Homecoming which was held on October 15 and 16. They also held the Halloween Party on October 30, 1954. A student council member was in charge of all the school assemblies. Again this year the council sold Wakefield booster auto plates. The other officers were: vice-president, Melvin Nikula; recording secretary, Doris Raisanen; corresponding secretary, Sylvia Saari and treasurer, George Finco. The council met every other Wednesday. The executive committee, composed of one member of each class met on alternate Thursdays. 63 ROW 1: G. Finco, M. Swanson, H. Linn, G. Yon, W. Niemi, P. Yesney, P. Budgick, C. Saari, B. Nunimaker. ROW 2: Miss Loia, N. Luoma, D. Krook, C. Koski, E. Mattson, C. Jose, C. Tomezyk, D. Rolando, G. Eschenbauch, C. Saari, B. Sands, D. Raisanen, S. Saari. ROW 3: R. Williams, O. Maki, K. Seppa, B. Monti, N. Stoole, P. Linder, P. Fountain, J. Bugni, N. Draxler, F. Hanges, Mrs. Mattson. Tatler Staff The Tatler was published once a month during the past year and was distributed to the high school students by Myron Swanson and Oiva Maki, members of the journalism class. This year the Tatler was sent to many Upper Peninsula high schools in exchange for their papers. Members of the journalism class and former journalism students reported the news, which Carol .lose and Nancy Luoma edited. Karen Seppa and Barbara Monti supervised the typing for the Tatler, which was done by the Typing II class. Emily Mattson was art editor for the paper and the entire production was under the supervision of Mrs. Mattson and Miss Loia. 64 ,___________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ROW 1: (Seated) H. Linn, W. Walter, W. Niemi, G. Finco. ROW 2: (Standing) W. Harvey, M. Nikula, E. Valesano, M. Swanson, J. Orlich, M. Rydeski. Uthrotars Members from the Junior and Senior Classes who have shown leadership, scholarship, sportmanship, and dependability are chosen to be Uthrotars. The Uthrotar Committee, whose members are school associates, select the boys. One of these boys is introduced to the Rotary members each month by the Uthrotar of the previous month. They attend Rotary meetings and learn the club functions. The Wakefield Uthrotar movement was begun by Mr. Robert Burns in 1937. 65 ROW 1: R. Williams, G. Finco, M. Swanson, H. Linn, W. Niemi, B. Jacobson. J. Rostollan, J. Bedell, J. Krznarich. ROW 2: Mr. Yatchak, K. Bertetto. E. Hocking, M. Rydeski. G. King. D. Gallo, D. Olejniczak, J. Olson, E. Laine. ROW 3: S. Russ, D. King, E. Valesano, J. Hero, W. Lusa, D. Doney. “W” Club Members of the “W Club were students who had won letters in athletics or cheerleading. This year the club had twenty-three members. Mr. Yatchak was sponsor of the group. Michael Rydeski was elected president of the group. Warren Niemi was chosen vice-president, with Betty Jacobson and Gordon King serving as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Kenneth Bertetto was the sergeant-at-arms. Initiation for the new members was held November 5, 1954, and was enjoyed by the entire high school. Those initiated were dressed in humorous costumes and were assigned tasks to be carried out during the day. The club raised funds by selling salt water taffy. This money was used to purchase a colored film of the Houghton-Wakefield football game. This film was shown to the student body at an assembly and all enjoyed seeing the team on the screen. 66 Initiation When You’re Smiling Hold My Hand Make Yourself Comfortable Drink, Drink, Drink! Alexander’s Rag Time Band Sleepy Time Gal Rain, Rain, Rain ATHLETICS “Come, give me your hand, sir, my friend and brother; If honest, why sure that’s enough. One hand, if it’s true, is as good as another, No matter how brawny or rough. v Barr r... k ROW 1: D. Oalbec, M. Swanson, E. Valesano, G. King, W. Niemi, H. Linn, M. Rydeski, G. Finco, R. Williams, W. Harvey, P. Hanson, G. Yon, A. Davidson. ROW 2: J. Krznarich, Manager, Mr. Yatchak, D. Olejniczak, J. Olson, J. Ringsmuth, J. Hero, . D. King, E. Hocking, B. Leffel, B. Yatchak, D. Pikka, J. Lepinski, G. Rowe, F. Pikka, J. Bedell, Manager. ROW 1: J. DelFavero, R. Luoma, D. Koski, R. Gilbert, J, Engstrom, J. Ringsmuth. ROW 2: T. Finco, Manager, D. Cvengros, J. Valesano, D. Angus, G. Rintamaki, R. Nerva, H. Hellen, D. Wertanen, Manager, Mr. Carr. The Wakefield Cardinals have once again finished a successful football season by compiling a season's record of six wins and one loss. The Cards regained the Western Upper Peninsula Conference championship, which they lost to Ontonagon last year by establishing a record of six wins without a defeat in conference play. The only defeat which kept the Cards from having a perfect season was a bitter defeat by the Hurley Midgets 38 to 14. Coach Yatchak’s gridders failed to play Bessemer this season because of the early snowfall. According to many people this game would have been one of the best games on the Range. The Cards showed scoring power by scoring a total of 247 points to their opponents 102 points. Eugene Valesano and Harold Linn were elected co-captains of the squad by the team. Valesano was also voted as the “Most Valuable Player. ' WESTERN UPPER PENINSULA CONFERENCE W on Lost Tied W akefield —5 0 0 Hancock 5 1 0 Houghton 4 2 0 Lake Linden 3 3 0 Ontonagon 2 4 0 Baraga 0 5 1 L'Anse 0 5 1 71 Senior Eugene Valesano, Fullback, (Mickey) 5 10”, 170. This is Eugene’s second letter in football. Mickey’s hard running and passing on offense and his bruising play from the backer-up spot got him places on the All Conference first team, All U. P. first team, Detroit Free Press All U. P. second team and Honorable Mention Class C All State. Eugene was elected co-captain and voted most valuable player by his teammates. M hael Kydeski, Tackle, (Mike) 5’ 10”, 170. Mike earned letters in football in his Junior and Senior years. Mike’s hard blocking offense and rugged defensive play got him positions on the All Conference first team, All U. P. second team, and Honorable Mention Class C All State. Myron Swanson, End (Swany) 5 11”, 160. This is Myron’s second year as a football letterman. Myron’s pass catching has gotten him a spot on the All Conference first team, Detroit Free Press All U. P., All U. P. second team, and Honorable Mention Class C All State. Harold Linn, Halfback, (Jiggs) 5' 9”, 150. This is the third year Harold earned a football letter. Harold's speed and broken field running ability earned him a spot on the All Conference second team and Honorable Mention All U. P. Jiggs was elected co-captain by his teammates. Lettermen Gordon King, End, (Gordy) 6 1 , 160. This is Gordy’s second year as a football letter winner. Gordy’s fine offensive and rugged defensive play gained him a spot on the All Conference second team, Honorable Mention Detroit Free Press All U. P., and All U. P. Honorable Mention. Richard Williams, Center, (Zeke) 5 9 , 190. This was Dick’s first year as a letter winner and his fine blocking and centering got him Honorable Mention All U. P. Warren Niemi, Halfback, (Scat) 5 10”, 145. This is Warren’s third year as a letter winner. Warren’s hard running and vicious tackling got him Honorable Mention All Conference. George Finco, Guard, (George) 5 7”, 150. George has won two letters in football. His fine blocking and tackling has placed him on the All Conference second team and Honorable Mention All U. P. DOING THE MAMBO ONE TO GO GETTING AWAY TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS I NEED YOU NOW HERE WE GO AGAIN ROW 1: W. Harvey, G. Finco, M. Swanson. J. Hero, E. Valesano, H. Linn, J. Orlich. ROW 2: Mr. Yatchak, D. Doney, J. Ringsmuth, E. Laine. S. Russ, J. Krznarich, Manager. “A” Team The Cardinals finished another successful season with 11 wins and 8 losses. The team set two records: the highest number of points for any Wakefield team in a game, 91, and the highest score of a Wakefield team on the home court, 83, Both of these records were set against Park Falls, In conference play, Wakefield finished in third place with a 6-4 won and lost record. The Cardinals also broke the jinx held by Ironwood for 11 years, which was that they had not beaten the Red Devils twice in one season. The squad elected George Finco captain because of his ability to think fast when the going was tough. Eugene Valesano, sparkplug of the offense, broke three records. They were: the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference scoring record with 236 points in ten games, the individual regular season record with 396 points, and individual scoring in all games with 443 points. His average of 23. 3 points per game was one factor in his making the All U. P. Team. SEASON RECORD St. Ambrose 39 W 45 Ewen 46 W 48 Hurley 60 W 53 Ironwood 39 47 Park Falls 60 91 Ashland 59 45 Ontonagon 52 53 Ironwood 47 64 Park Falls 48 83 Bessemer 46 48 Bessemer 48 38 O ntonagon 52 55 Hurley 54 37 Houghton 54 49 Iron River 71 53 Ashland 59 63 Ewen 53 60 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Ewen 49 Wakefield 69 Ontonagon 56 Wakefield 50 76 ROW I: R. Niemi, J. Lepinski, D. Olcjniczak, G. Laine, j. Ferrando. ROW 2: Mr. Carr, W, Pietchak, P. Hanson, G. Yon, T. Finco, Manager. “B” Team The Cardinal B squad, under the guidance of Coach Carr, wound up their season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses. The squad was composed of Junior, Ed Hellen and Sophomores, Leonard Keski, James Ferrando, Dennis Olejniczak, Gerald Laine, Paul Hanson, Roger Niemi, Jack Lepinski, Wendell Pietchak, and Richard Saari, along with assistant manager, Ted Finco. The season's record is as follows: W. B OPP. W. B OPP. St. Ambrose 33 37 Ironwood 1 5 44 Ironwood 22 55 Be ssemer 39 35 Ontonagon 32 24 Houghton 32 54 Bessemer 34 51 Ewen 35 38 Hurley 24 90 Hurley 31 55 Ashland 35 56 Ashland 3 3 85 Ewen 42 35 Park Falls 3 8 54 Park Falls 41 50 Ontonagon 4 1 32 77 COACH YATCHAK MICKEY VALESANO GEORGE FINCO MYRON SWANSON HAROLD LINN SYLVESTER RUSS 78 DON DONEY JIM KRZNARICH JOE RINGSMUTH JACK HERO EARL LA1NE JOE ORLICH BILL HARVEY E. Smith, H. Hellen, D. Angus. J. Valesano, D. Cvengros, R. Gilbert, R. Burns G. Hyler, Manager. R. Nerva, J. Engstrom, J. Ringsmuth, G. Rintamaki, D. Wertanen, R. Kinnuneh. R. Schiltz, J. DelFavero, D. Hill. D. Koski, R. Luoma, Mr. Maki. ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW 3 A. Lunich, Manager, E. Movrich, J. Bugni, E. Linn, J. Rydeski, R. Koski. M. Osier, J. Trettin, T. Gouza, D. Budgick, J. Johnson. N. Peterson. D. Syrieni Mr. Kronsich. M. Cellelo, K. Grayson, J. Finco, R. Koski, W. Knaack, C. Anderson, R. Kelley. ROW 1 ROW 2 ROW. 3 ROW 1: T. Finco, P. Hanson, J, Ferrando, D. Sterck, R. Rintamaki. ROW 2: N. Kuncs, D. Bugni, D. Olejniczak, J. Lepinski, M. Swanson. J. Hero. ROW 3: Mr. Duffin, W. Lusa, G. Finco, W. Harvey, R. Niemi, D. Best, J. Jacobson, M. Kuoppala. Tennis The Cardinal tennis team, under Coach F. W. Duffin, continued its winning ways, although they lost the U. P. Championship. The Cards won the M-W crown for the seventh straight year by edging Hurley 18 to 17 followed by Bessemer, Ashland and Ironwood, with 11, 10, and 9 points respectively. Don Bugni and George Finco copped the doubles championship. The U. P. meet was held at Stambaugh, where the Wakefield netters placed second to Stambaugh with 5 points while the Hilltoppers had 14 . Dick Lusa was elected captain by his teammates. Letters were awarded to Don Bugni, Dick Lusa, and Norman Kunes, Seniors; George Finco, and Myron Swanson, Juniors; and Jack Hero, Sophomore. ROW 1: J. Krznarich, H. Linn, D. Hopkins, D. King, J. Hero, K. Bertetto, E. Hocking, N. Kunes, S. Russ, K. Wuorinen, Mr. Carr. ROW 2: Mr. Yatchak, D. Doney, W. Niemi, M. Swanson, R. Hongisto, D. Gallo, D. Karling, R. Haapoja, G. King, J. Olson, J. Lepinski, J. Yatchak. Track Wakefield’s 1954 track team again had quite a successful season. The team was composed mostly of underclassmen. Lettermen returning were: Warren Niemi, hurdles; Harold Linn, pole vault; Myron Swanson, hurdles; James Bedell, mile; Kenneth Bertetto, mile; Sylvester Russ, 440; Kenneth Wuorinen, dashes; Ed Hocking, mile; Douglas King, half-mile; Douglas Gallo, half-mile; Jack Hero, pole vault; Donald Doney, half-mile and James Olson, relay. The Wakefield Invitational meet, scheduled for May 8, was cancelled because of snow on the track. Ironwood was the site of the U. P. Regional meet on May 15. Wakefield took top honors in class “C”. The scoring went as follows: Wakefield-51 jr, Bessemer-38, Ewen-29, and Ontonagon-24j. The U. P. meet, on May 22, at Houghton was next. Qualifiers from the regional are the only ones allowed to participate in this event. The final standings were: Houghton-59 1 3, Bessemer-34 l 4, Wakefield-30 1 2, Ontonagon-18 7 12, Ewen-18 1 4, L’Anse-10, Painsdale -9, Baraga-7 l 2, and Lake Linden-5. The final meet was the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference meet at Bessemer on May 25. Ironwood was tops in this meet with 78 2 3 points. The remaining scoring was as follows: Wakefield-25 2 3, Bessemer-23 2 3, and Ashland-12. 83 ROW 1: Coach Yatchak, G. Rowe, E. Hellen, D. Pikka. W. Lusa, G. King, J. Hero. ROW 2: G. Laine, D. King, J. Krznarich, G. Finco, E. Valesano. ROW 3: J. Orlich, K. Nurmikko, M. Swanson, D. Cvengros, R. Koski. ROW 4: R. Orlich, batboy, R. Gilbert, D. Wertanen, J. Finco, batboy. Baseball Team The Cardinal baseball squad, with a 7-5 record, finished the season in a second place tie A ith Bessemer in the M-W conference. Hurley, with a win-loss record of 8-4, placed first. Wakefield was followed by Ironwood and Park Falls respectively. The Cards elected Eugene Valesano as their captain. Returning lettermen are: Seniors, Myron Swanson, George Finco, Harold Linn, Eugene Valesano; Juniors, Bill Lusa, Jim Krznarich, Jack Hero, Joe Orlich, Douglas King; and Sophomore, Ken Nurmikko. Gordon King also received a letter. Following are the season's scores; i Park Falls W-Opp. 16-2 Bessemer W-Opp. 4-0 Ironwood 7-2 Hurley 2-3 Bessemer 2-1 Park Falls 2-1 Hurley 5-6 Ironwood 6 -4 Park Falls 6-5 Be ssemer 1-12 Ironwood 2-4 a Hurley 4-13 LUkofioM A lowU Wy WAL8WORTH MOTH EM HumIIm. M . U. 8. A 85