Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1956 volume:

c7aUe of Contents of ore word CDedication - CR oman e IJalcU CJacidly and A cJr tbute to m r. and llUgjm S en tors 1 Inderc ass ssmen ein bs and Jdctivities . Tlthletics 2 As you ponder on these pages, may they fulfill their purpose and bring back the echoing memories of past days. Nothing now is left But a majestic memory. - Longfellow £Dedication We, the class of 1956, dedicate this ECHO to Roman C. Yatchak, who, since 1947, has faithfully served the students of Wakefield High School. He has devoted much of his time and has gone out of his way to give Wakefield its fine athletic record. Through Mr. Yatchak, Wakefield athletes have gained the respect of all opponents. During his stay at Wakefield, Mr. Yatchak has gained such awards as ''Coach of the Year , Father of the Year , and Sportsman of the Yeax '. In this small way. we. the seniors of Wakefield High School, humbly dedicate the 1956 ECHO to Mr. Yatchak, in appreciation for all he has done for us. 4 • N A. JAMES GILBERT T rcasurer CLARENCE JACOBSON President MRS. LEMPI M. SAAR I Secretary MRS. EUNICE B. OLSON Trustee ELI MUSTAPAA Trustee ROBERT BURNS Attorney The class of 1956 wishes to express its sincere thanks to the Board of Education of the Wakefield township schools for the heartfelt cooperation during the years. The students of Wakefield High School are indebted to the Board of Education for through its members our wishes and plans have advanced. So. as the Seniors leave Wakefield High School, they will carry with them the examples of thoughtfulness, cooperation and concentration that you have shown. 6 JOHN W. THOMAS Superintendent 7 FRANCIS W. DUFFIN Assistant Principal HARRY B. SUTTER Principal EVERETT BUTLER English ODESSA CARLSON Home making VERNON CARR Mathematics Physics BEN DIANICH History Social Science WAYNE FOSTER Latin English ALEXANDER GEMBOLIS Industrial Arts Driver Education GRACE GRAVES English DALE HOLBROOK Mathematics Science MILDRED JOHNSON Librarian ARNOLD KORPI Business Education MILO KRONSICH Art Social Science GLADYS LEMAN Science Chemistry 8 ELDA LOLA Business Education ANNA MATTSON J ournalism Speech, English EUGENE MAKI Economics Government Social Science CARL E. NELSON Band Instrumental Music MARIE MANLEY School Nurse PETER PETRANEK Industrial Arts ROMAN YATCHAK Physical Education NANCY LUOMA High School Secretary CATHERINE GALlARDI Business Secretary HAROLD MARSHALL Science ALFIE WINDBERG Social Science SANNA SAARI Administration Secretary 9 The class of 1956 and all the students enrolled in the Wakefield school system take this opportunity to express our appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas. They have worked with us for many years as leaders in our school and community. It s.as with deep regret that the students of Wakefield High School learned of your decision to leave, Mr. Thomas, and we wish you Godspeed in your future plans. You have been a wonderful superintendent and we are indebted to you for all you have done for us. Although it is difficult for us to put into words how highly we value the time you have freely given to our school and to the people of our community, we know that it will never be forgotten. On behalf of all the students, we. the class of 1956. wish to you. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thomas, th best of good fortune in everything you do. V 10 Mr. Sutter Mrs. Galiardi rS Mr. Thomas And Mrs. Saari Mr. Korpi 11 12 Sylvia, Darlene, And Mrs. Mattson Mrs. Leman, Miss Loia, And Mrs. Johnson Glass hHistory It was only a few' years ago that we entered Wakefield High School as shy Freshmen. All sixty-two of us were eager to learn and become accustomed to high school life. We elected the following officers; president, William Lusa; vice-president, Melvin Nikula; secretary, Gail Eschenbauch; and treasurer, Adele Rydeski. During the year we had a class party which was a success. To earn some money we held concessions at several of the games. Our sponsors for our'’Infant Freshmen” year were Miss Carlson and Mr. Maki. As ’’Silly Sophomores' we chose Donald Pezzetti, president; Melvin Nikula, vice-president; Carol Salmi, secretary; and Barbara Monti, treasurer. During our Sophomore year we had two class parties w'hich were a lot of fun. Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek acted as sponsors. Our Junior year was full of events that kept us busy. Officers elected were president, Jack Hero; vice-president, Melvin Nikula; secretary, Gail Eschenbauch; and treasurer, Donald Pezzetti. Our class rings was the subject first taken up. We received them before Christmas vacation. In October we held the annual magazine sale. The money from this sale was used to put on the annual prom, Evening in Paris' . It took place on Saturday, May 7, with King, Jack Hero and Queen, Marianne Spencer reigning. Melvin Nikula was elected Student Council president in May. Miss Loia, Mr. Gembolis . and Mr. Kronsich served as our advisors. We entered our last year at good old W. H. S. finding ourselves with so many things crowded into one short year. In September we chose Melvin Nikula, president; Allan Davidson, vice-president; Gail Eschenbauch, secretary; and Barbara Monti, treasurer. James Krznarich we elected Homecoming King and he chose Barbara Monti, as his Queen. Father Knows Best”, a three act comedy, was our very successful class play. This was presented on Tuesday, November 8, to a capacity crowd. Work began early in the yedr on the Echo, the high school yearbook. Karen Seppa and Sylvia Saari were the editors. Included among our spring activities were the senior banquet, class day program, and class picnic. The big events still to take place were baccalaureate and commencement. Mrs. Mattson and Mr. Korpi guided us through this most important year. We shall never forget the laughter and troubles w'e shared at W. H. S. All of them are stored away in our minds reserved for memories. So, we the seniors of ‘56 thank the faculty for their tireless efforts to help us in every way. To the Underclassmen we say May you enjoy your high school days here as much as we have.” Good Luckl 14 DARLENE ANDERSON Business Education Band.................1,2,3,4 F. H. A...............2.3.4 G. A. A.................2,3 Echo.......................4 PATRICIA G. BENSON College Preparatory Chess Club.................2 Band.................1,2,3,4 Latin Club.................4 F orensics...............1,4 F. H. A....................J ,4 F. T. A....................4 G. A. A..................1,2 Echo.......................4 Prom.......................3 Class Play.................4 Library Assistant..........3 Chorus.....................1 ROBERT BRACKETT College Preparatory Forensics.................2 Class Play................4 DARROL DALBEC College Preparatory Prom.......................3 F ootball............1,2,3,4 Basketball...............1.2 Conservation Club..........2 DUANE DALBECK Industrial Arts Photo Club................4 Prom......................3 F ootball.................1 T rack..................3,4 Conservation Club.........3 ALLAN DAVIDSON College Preparatory F orensics..................4 W Club....................3.4 Echo......................3,4 Tatler......................4 Prom........................3 F ootball...............1.3,4 Basketball . 1 Uthrotar..................3,4 Class Officer...............4 15 DON DONEY Industrial Arts W Club..................3,4 Basketball............1,2,3 Track.....................2 Conservation Club.......2,4 GAIL ESCHENBAUCH College Preparatory Chess Club................1,2 Band..................1.2,3.4 F orensics................1,4 F. H. A.................1,2,4 F. T. A..................3.4 Latin Club................1,2 Photo Club..............2,3,4 G. A. A................... 2 Echo......................3,4 Taller................1,2,3,4 Prom........................3 Class Play..................4 Student Council.............2 Class Officer...........1,3,4 Library Assistant...........3 Chorus .................... 1 DUANE FORTE Industrial Arts Prom..........................3 DOUGLAS CHARLES GALLO General Vocational W Club..................3.4 Tatler....................3 Prom......................3 Football................1.2 Basketball..............1,2 Track...................1,2 Conservation Club.........4 CONCHITA GARCIA College Preparatory F. H. A...................4 F. T. A...................4 Latin Club..............1,2 G. A. A...............2,3.4 Echo.......................4 Tatler.....................4 Prom.......................3 Class Play.................4 Student Council............4 Chorus ................... 1 16 JUDITH GEMBOLIS General Vocational Band..................1.2.3.4 F. H. A.................2.3,4 F. T. A......................4 Echo........................4 Library Assistant...........4 JACK HERO College Preparatory Band.....................1,2 Forensics...................4 W Club..................2.3,4 Echo.......................4 Tatler......................4 Prom.......................3- Football..............1.2,3.4 Basketball...........1,2,3,4 Track.................1.2.3,4 Tennis...............1,2,3,4 Baseball...............1,2,3 Conservation Club . . . .2.3.4 Class Officer..............3 BILL HARVEY College Preparatory Band..................1,2,3,4 Forensics...................4 Photo Club..................3 Echo......................3,4 Tatler......................4 Football..............1.2.3.4 Basketball..............1,2,3 Track.....................1,2 Tennis..................2,3,4 Baseball....................1 Uthrotar..................3.4 Conservation Club.........3,4 Chorus .................... 1 ED HOCKING College Preparatory W Club...................2.3.4 Echo.........................4 Track.................1.2.3.4 Football...............1,2.3.4 Conservation Club..........2,4 EDWARD HELLEN Industrial Arts Band......................2 Prom......................3 Basketball .............2,3 Baseball................I,} Conservation Club.........4 PAT L. HUTTUNEN College Preparatory Chess Club...............1,2 Band..................1,2,3.4 Forensics................1,4 F. H. A....................4 F. T. A..................3,4 Latin Club...............1,2 Photo Club...............3,4 G. A. A....................2 Echo.......................4 Tatler.....................4 Prom.......................3 Class Play.................4 Student Council..........1,2 Chorus.....................1 Majorette............1,2,3,4 17 MICHAEL IKOLA JAMES O. JACOBSON JEANNE JARVELA Industrial Arts Industrial Arts College Preparatory Photo Club . . 3 Echo Band 1 Basketball . 1,2 Tennis . 2 F. H. A . . 1 Conservation Club .... .2.4 Class Play Latin Club 1.2 w Club....................4 G. A. A.................2 Prom......................3 Class Play................4 Cheerleader..........1,2.3,4 Library Assistant.......4 Chorus....................1 ARTHUR JARVENPAA Industrial Arts Echo........................4 F ootball.................1.2 Basketball.................1 Track.......................2 Conservation Club...........2 RUSSELL JOHNSON Industrial Arts Echo........................4 F ootball...................1 Class Play..................4 Conservation Club...........3 GRACE ELAINE JOHNSON Homemaking 18 F. H. A Chorus 4 1 SHELBY JOHNSON RUTH ADELE KARLING DOUGLAS KING General Vocational General Vocational General Vocational Forensics . .3,4 F. H. A 2,4 W Club Prom . . .3 W Club Photo Club Echo Tatler Football 2.3.4 Prom Basketball Class Play . . . . Track Cheerleader . . . . . . . 1,2,3,4 Baseball 2,3.4 Chorus J Conservation Club . . . 2.3.4 CAROL KOSKI Business Education G. A. A...................I Echo......................4 Tatler..................J,4 Prom .....................3 Library Assistant.........4 Chorus .................. 1 DARLENE M. E. KROOK Business Education Forensics................4 G. A. A..................2 Echo...................3,4 Tatler.................3.4 Prom.....................3 Class Play...............4 Library Assistant......2,4 Chorus...................1 JAMES KRZNARICH Industrial A rts W Club...................3,4 Echo.......................4 Prom.......................3 Football, Manager .... 2,3,4 Basketball, Manager . . . .2,3 Track, Manager...........2,4 Baseball...............2,3,4 Conservation Club .... 2,3,4 19 EARL LAINE Industrial Arts W Club..................3,4 Prom......................3 Football..............1.3.4 Basketball..........1.2.3.4 Conservation Club.........4 WILLIAM J. LUSA College Preparatory Forensics...................4 W Club..................2,3.4 Echo........................4 Tatler......................4 Prom........................3 F ootball.............1.2,3,4 Basketball................1,2 Tennis..................1,2,3 Baseball.................1,2 Conservation Club .... 2,3,4 Class Officer...............1 Chorus .................... 1 BEN LEFFEL Industrial Arts Prom....................... 3 F ootball..............1,2,3 JERRY MATEOFSKY College Preparatory Latin Club................1.2 Basketball.................2 Conservation Club........2 ANNA MAE MISKOVICH Homemaking F. H. A..................2.4 Echo.......................4 Chorus.....................1 BARBARA JEAN MONTI Business Education Band..................1,2,3,4 Forensics..................4 F. H. A..................1.2 W Club.....................4 Photo Club...............3.4 G. A. A....................2 Echo.....................3,4 Tatler...................3.4 Prom.......................3 Class Play.................4 Cheerleader............2,3,4 Student Council..........2,4 Class Officer............2,4 Chorus.....................1 20 MELVIN L. NIKULA JOE ORLICH DON PEZZETTI College Preparatory Industrial Arts Industrial Arts Forensics .1 Basketball .4 Band . . . 1 Uthrotar .4 Baseball ,3 Forensics . . . .1 Conservation Club ,3 Uthrotar .4 Prom . . . .3 Student Council . . F ootball . . . 1 Class Officer . . . . .4 Basketball Conservation Club . . . .2,3.4 Class Officer DELORES PIKKA Business Education Band......................1 F orensics...............1,4 F. H. A..................1,4 G. A. A....................2 Echo.......................4 Tatler.....................4 From.......................3 Chorus.....................1 DOROTHY POPOVICH College Preparatory Chess Club.................2 Band...................1.2,3 Forensics................1.4 F. H. A..............1.2.3.4 F. T. A..................3.4 Latin Club...............1.2 Photo Club.................4 G. A. A..................2,3 Echo.....................3.4 Tatler.....................4 Prom.......................3 Student Council.............3 Chorus.....................1 ROBERT RAISANEN Industrial Arts Chess Club................1 Prom......................3 Class Play................4 Conservation Club.......3.4 21 RONALD L. RANTA College Preparatory Band................1,2,3.4 Prom......................3 JOE RINGSMUTH College Preparatory Echo.......................4 Prom.......................3 F ootball............1,2,3,4 Basketball.............1.2,3 Track..................1,2,3 Class Play.................4 Conservation Club........2,3 ROGER L. RINTAMAKI College Preparatory Forensics.................4 Echo....................3,4 Taller....................4 Tennis................2,3,4 Class Play................4 Conservation Club.......3,4 SYLVESTER T. RUSS Industrial Arts W Club..................3.4 Prom......................3 Basketball............1,2,3 Track.................1,2.3 Class Play................4 ADELE M. RYDESKI College Preparatory Forensics..................4 F. H. A................2.3,4 Latin Club...............1.2 G. A. A................2,3,4 Echo.......................4 Tatler.....................4 Prom.......................3 Student Council..........3,4 Class Officer..............1 Chorus.....................1 22 SYLVIA SAAR I HAROLD SAGER CAROL E. SALMI Business Education Industrial Arts College Preparatory Band .1,2 Echo . 4 Band 1,2, Forensics . 1 Forensics 1,2, . 1 F. H. A 1.4 F. T. A . 3 Latin Club . 4 G. A. A . 2, G. A. A .4 Echo Echo Tatler Tatler 2 Prom . 3 Prom . 3 Class Play . 4 Class Play Student Council . 1, Class Officer , .2 Chorus Chorus . 1 KAREN M. SEPPA College Preparatory Chess Club.................1 Band.................1,2,3,4 F orensics...........1,2,3.4 Latin Club...............1,2 Echo.................... 3.4 Taller.....................3 Prom.......................3 Student Council............1 Chorus.....................1 DOUGLAS STERCK . Industrial Arts T ennis..................2,3,4 Conservation Club .... 2,3,4 r SHIRLEY STEVENS College Preparatory F. H. A................ .3,4 Latin Club...............1,2 G. A. A................2,3,4 Echo.......................4 Tatler.....................4 Prom.......................3 Class Play.................4 Chorus.....................1 23 CORRINE TOMCZYK College Preparatory Latin Club .............1 ,2 G. A. A...................2 Echo.......................4 Taller.....................3 Prom......................3 Library Assistant.......3,4 ANNA TROLLA College Preparatory Band..................1,2,3,4 F orensics..................4 F. H. A...................2.4 F. T. A.....................3 Latin Club................1,2 Echo........................4 Tatler......................4 G. A. A...................3.4 Prom........................ Chorus......................1 ALVIN WERTANEN Industrial Arts Echo........................4 Conservation Club...........3 KENNETH WUORINEN Industrial Arts Echo........................4 Football....................1 Track................1.2.3.4 Conservation Club...........4 24 Class W I, Darlene Anderson, will my trips to Pence to anyone who can find a ride up there. I, Patricia Benson, leave my long nails to future typing students. I, Robert Brackett, will my good times to a younger man who can take it and get up early enough for his first hour class. Darrol Dalbec leaves his quiet nature to Bob Rostollan. I, Duane Dalbeck, leave my dancing ability to Jack Ringsmuth. I, Allan Davidson, take my enthusiasm for Plane Geometry with me. I, Donald Doney, leave my nightly walks down the aisle in hopes of someday walking them during the day. I, Gail Eschenbauch, will my collection of junk to Rosemary Johns. I, Duane Forte, leave my nickname. Moon, to David Maki. I, Marjorie Galinatz, leave my interest in Bookkeeping to Marilyn Makinen. I, Douglas Gallo, leave my artistic ability to.Jim Harvey. Conchita Garcia leaves still thankful she came to America for more reasons than one. I, Judy Gembolis, leave my flute to Marcia Johns. William Harvey wills his first chair in band to the up and coming Romilly Gilbert. Ed Hellen wills his desire to make the grade to Ronald Nerva. Jack Hero wills his athletic days to Bob Burns. Edward Hocking leaves his deep manly voice to David Wiita. I, Patricia Huttunen, leave my excused absences to Carol Ann Hodge. I, Michael Ikola, will my expired Lens-lease to any fanatic movie-lover. After my debut in the class play I, James Jacobson, leave for Hollywood. I, Jeanne Jarvela, leave still playing tricks. I, Arthur Jarvenpaa, will my walks to third floor to the teachers who have to make the trip anyway. I, Elaine Johnson, leave my nightly walks to Lakeview to Jean Warren. I, Russell Johnson, leave the selected list of Victorian novels that I most enjoyed to some other lover of books. Shelby Johnson leaves her long walks home to Geraldine Nicholson. Ruth Karling leaves her cheerleading days to Lois Seppa. Douglas King leaves his crew-cut and baby blue eyes to Dave Cvengros. Carol Koski wills her completed Bookkeeping sets to her sister Geraldine. Darlene Krook leaves her ambition to Jim Olson. I, James Krznarich, leave, still waiting for a Juliet. I, Earl Laine, leave these w-orn out text books to Paul Hanson. Benjamin Leffel leaves his traplines to Duane Mattila. I, William Lusa, will my football pants to anyone who can fill them. I, Gerald Mateofsky, go out like a lamb with brother Jim coming in. To her younger sisters, Anna Mae Miskovich leaves her job at Piggly Wiggly's. Barbara Monti has decided to keep her dimples and brown eyes for future use. Melvin Nikula leaves, singing as he goes. To James DelFavero, I, Joe Orlich, leave my position on the basketball team. Donald Pezzetti leaves his crazy antics behind, we hope. Delores Pikka leaves her eyes and lashes for those unfortunate girls who are adorned with glasses. Dorothy Popovich leaves her physics class behind. Robert Raisanen wills his fables to some believing soul. I, Sylvester Russ, leave my ability to polka to Mike Boho. Adele Rydeski leaves her soda-jerking days to Annette Hellsten. Jack Saari leaves his outdoor life to Billie Louise Sands. I, Sylvia Saari, leave for Suomi. I, Harold Sager, leave reluctantly. 25 Carol Salmi leaves her quiet whispering in the halls of W. H. S. I. Karen Seppa, leave my piano playing at Rotary. I, Douglas Sterck, will my pin-setting appointments to brother, Jeff. Shirley Stevens wills her jolly ways to Christine Celello. Corrine Tomczyk leaves her height to Gerald Morrison. Anna Trolla takes her cornet with her as she goes. I, Alvin Wertanen, leave with my inner personality still unknown. I, Kenneth Wuorinen, leave my muscles to Mike Celello. their fortune and fame in the big wide w'orld. At that time they were just a bunch of bewildered kids'1 w'ith many hidden talents, which have since been uncovered. Perhaps you are wondering exactly what my purpose is in writing to you. Well, let me explain. It all started w'hen I. a loyal sports fan, decided to take in the 1966 Olympics being held in Rome. I had heard of the three Wakefield boys, Jack Hero, Earl Laine. and Ed Hocking, who were American stars in the Olympics. Being a Wakefieldite myself, I realized I couldn't miss such an event. So at 7:00 A. M. on May 2nd I boarded a jet plane piloted by Darlene Anderson, with Jim Jacobson serving as co-pilot, and took off for the Olympics. Upon arriving in Rome at 9:00 A. M., I hired a taxi, which much to my surprise, was driven by Sylvia Saari. With such a competent driver I arrived at the arena in a matter of sec ond s . After buying my ticket from none other than Jack Saari, I was presented w ith a corsage, donated to every person attending the Olympics, by famous florist, Joe Orlich. It was pinned on with a very new and different type of pin invented by Ken Wuorinen. Finally, having been ushered to my seat by Don Doney and Jim Krznarich, I settled back to enjoy the games. Since the meets hadn't started yet, I took a few glances around. I was really surprised to see so many familiar faces. On one side of the arena there was a big group of people painting pictures. The director of the group was Doug Gallo, who. incidentally, is now in the same class as Rembrandt. On the same side was Dr. A. Trolla with her aides, Adele Rydeski and Shirley Stevens, ready for any emergencies which might arise. On the opposite side of the arena I noticed two International Police Force officers, Doug King and Ed Hellen, conferring with Allan Davidson, chief of the International Bureau of Investigation. In the center of the field was the famous Bill Harvey Band, featuring Judy Gembolis on the piccolo, giving us pregame music. Soon all became quiet as a loud speaker blared out, We will now- arise for the singing of the International Anthem, written by famous composer, Karen Seppa. Our singer for today is Miss Darlene Krook of America. She will be accompanied on the piano by Miss Corrine Tomczyk also of the U. S. A. Next came the invocation by Reverend Wm. Lusa. After the contestants received a briefing from referee, Darrol Dalbec, the matches got under way. Following a few of the less important events came an intermission, during which we were entertained by Conchita, Spanish dancer and Tennessee Melvin Nikula, popular During the intermission I found time to notice the people sitting near me. About twQ crooner. rows back I saw a familiar face. Quickly climbing back I found it was Don Pezzetti, who told me he had joined the Foreign Legion after graduating and was now Chief Commander of all the troops in Tanganyika. It seems this was his first furlough in 10 years. He told me that his cousin, Russell Johnson, was still working for his B. A. at Harvard U. Another of his friends, who he had occasionally seen while on duty, was Jerry Mateofsky, who was a fisherman on the S. S. United States. At this point our conversation was interrupted by a commotion at the main gate. I heard later that Ben Leffel and Sylvester Russ seemed to think they could get in without a ticket. The situation was straightened out when Doug Sterck, who had married into money, bought their tickets and put them in his box seat. Just as I was returning to my seat I ran into an old friend, Carol Koski. She was looking for Dorothy Popovich and Delores Pikka, from whom she wanted to buy some hot-dogs and pop for her seven children. She also knew about some of the members of the Class of ‘56. Pat Huttunen, as Carol told me, was singing commercials on the HLJ Television Network. It seems her friends, Gail Eschenbauch and Pat Benson have finally been separated, since Gail is a school teacher in the ’’blue grass of Kentucky and Pat is head nurse at the Kimberly-Clark Plant in Marenisco. She also told me that Marge Galinatz is an up and coming philanthropist, and that Anna Miskovich is now head of the Piggly Wiggly Chain Stores. When I finally got back to my seat the third part of the Olympics was well under way. Elaine Johnson had won top honors in the swimming division. It was also during this part that I noticed that the cheerleaders looked vaguely familiar. When I looked closer I saw the same red and white uniforms I had seen in high school, and recognized Jeanne Jarvela and Barbara Monti. Ten years certainly had not taken away any of their cheering ability or pep. I was told later that Shelby Johnson, famous dress designer, was in the process of making beautiful new uniforms for these girls. Feeling a tap on my shoulder, I turned around to find Ronald Ranta, who was asking for the International Committee on the Prevention of Hiccups. From what I've heard, Ron and his partner, Robert Raisanen, have done much to combat the dreaded hiccups. Noticing all heads turning toward the main gate, I, out of curiosity, also looked that way. With dignity and gracefulness, in walked famous movie actress, Ruth Karling, escorted by Academy Award Winner, Alvin Wertanen. Also in the party were Roger Rintamaki, executive producer of the Rinta Film Corporation, and Mike Ikola, Photographer for the same. Then I saw two dignified gentlemen going to greet the group. They were The Robert Brackett, famous bartender at the Hotel Waldorf in New York, and Joe Ringsmuth, bank executive, to whom credit must be given, since he is the only member of the Class of '56 still residing in Wakefield. Again the loud speaker blared out, We have here a telegram from foreign ambassador, Carol Salmi, who sends her deepest regrets that she cannot attend the Olympics because of business matters in Panama. At this point I noticed how familiar the Announcer's voice sounded. I decided to go the booth and find out who it was. There I found Duane Dalbeck, who had started his career as a ham radio operator. After a brief chat with him I was hurrying to get back to my seat to see the stock car races, featuring Harold Sager and Duane Forte as the favored drivers, when I was approached by Art Jarvenpaa, who was selling peanuts. I stopped to talk to him for awhile and we both marvelled at the outcome of the Class of '56. As you can see, I did not see much of the Olympics but what I found out about this class is much more important to me. I hope you are as proud of this fine class as I am. Sincerely Yours, A Class of '56 Fan 27 ' ft Conchita G. Marjorie G. Jerry M. Mike I. Patty B. Doug G. Carol S. Dorothy P. Alan D. Elaine J. Darlene A. Bill H. Darlene K. 28 Photogenic. Grand Ole Senior Mel And Don Pat What’s There. Boys? Barbara Y ou Said Dress Warm My'. What Young Men Wowl Father Sound Effects 29 Observe Joe, The Repairman D Toothache ? Darlene Theatrical Technique Comfortable 30 Backstage Rough Day; Relaxing gun tor Glass There were 64 students in the junior class. To finance the annual prom they sold magazines in the fall. Class rings were ordered in October and were received in December. Officers elected were: president, Melvin Kuoppala; vice-president, John Lepinski; secretary, Gloria Ulvila; and treasurer, Donna Rostollan. One half of the junior class gave safety talks to every class in the grade school and high school on Safe-Driving Day, December 1. The other half presented a Christmas program to the junior high and high school students on December 16. Sponsors are Miss Loia. Mr. Kronsich, and Mr. Gembolis. ROW 1: V, Carr, D.Clark, M. Boho, D. Best, D. Bertetto, J. Hill, R. Ahonen, R. Baker. ROW 2: Miss Loia, C. Dalbeck, B. Colgin, E. Jokinen, J. Fcrrando, P. Hanson, T. F inco, J. Erickson, R. Conway, Mr. Kronsich. ROW 3: C. Celello, J. Johnson, D. Johnson, P. Joki, H. Davidson, J. Bugni, P. Haapoja, A. Harvey, Mr. Gembolis. 32 ROW I: J. Olson, P. Peterson, R. Niemi, D. Olejniczak, G. Laine, F. Pikka, A. Parent, D. Polovitz. ROW 2: Miss Loia, S. Minier, R. Rostollan, J. Lepinski, J. Ringsmuth, M. Kuoppala, Mr. Kronsich, Mr. Gembolis. ROW 3: W. Pietchak, S. Mattson, D Pikka, D. Mattila, E. Karling, D. Rostollan, M. Makinen. ROW 1: R. Verch, B. Sachs. J. Spencer, B. Tomczyk, B. Yatchak, M. Windberg, I. Zuidmulder . ROW 2: Miss Loia, P. Yatchak, G. Wiitanen, G. Yon, R. Saari, K. Wendt, Mr. Kronsich, Mr. Gembolis. ROW 3: G. Ulvila, P. Vales ne, C. Tosco, J. Warren, V. Simchak. 33 cSophomore eta SS The sophomore class, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Leman and Mr. Petranek, is composed of 60 members. To lead them they chose as their officers: president, Harold Hellen; vice-president, David Cvengros; secretary, Romilly Gilbert; and treasurer, Edwin Smith. The class enjoyed two parties during the year. i ROW I: D. Hill, W. Bishop, D. Cvengros, H. Hellen, D. Angus, J. Harvey, A. Hellsten. ROW 2: Mr. Petranek, P. Elliott, V. Brackett, S. Gusman, R. Gilbert, W..Henderson, J. DeLFavero, J. Fisher, Mrs. Leman. ROW 3: D. Barringer, R. Anderson, C. Boleau, M. Hocking, R. Burns. 34 ROW 1: G. Koski, M. Miskovich, S. Kaezmarek, R. Nicmi, R. Nerva, R. Kinnunen, P. Langa, L. Minier. ROW 2: Mr. Petranek, D. Maki, G. Nicholson, M. Monti, M. Mezzane, J. Mateofsky, D. Koski, Mrs. Leman. ROW 3: C. Korpi, D. Napel, D. Maki, S. Novak, R. Luoma, P. Libertoski. ROW 1: J. Valesano, J. Ringsmuth, D. Ylkanen, G. Rintamaki, D. Wertanen. R. Sjoblom, A. Raisanen. ROW 2: Mr. Petranek. E. Wertanen, L. Scppa, L. Tomei. B. Sands. B. Spencer, P. Russ, Mrs. Leman. ROW 3: J. Sterck, E. Smith, R. Schiltz, M. Tiebel, S. Sprecksel, J. Yatchak. 35 QJ resit man et SS The freshman class had an enrollment of 69 students. James Rydeski was chosen president; John Finco, vice-president; Norman Peterson, secretary; and Darlene Henderson, treasurer. During the year the class had two successful parties. Sponsors of the group were Miss Carlson and Mr. Maki. ROW 1: G. Hyler, J. Clark. P. Boho. J. Drake. J. Bugni, T. Dimitroff. D. Grabrick. ROW 2: Mr. Maki. G. Buzza. M. Hellen, I. Bravatte. D. Henderson, C. Anderson. D. Budgick. T. Gouza, Miss Carlson. ROW 3: D. Baker, K. Bishop, M. Harvey, C. Hodge, M. Celello, K. Grayson. 36 ROW 1: D. Koski, R. Sjoblom, M. Luorr.a, C. Koivu, A. Luoma, V. Johnson, E. Linn, M. Minier. ROW Z: Mr. Maki, E, Movrich, W. Knaack, J. Johnson, M. Miskovick, C. Kohlbeck, R. Korpi, J. Krauz, K. Langa, D. Koski, D. Johnson, Miss Carlson. ROW 3: S. Lane, P. Kurta, M. Johnson, P. Johnson, D. Mattila, J. Joki. R. Johns, P. Morrison, A. Lunich. ROW 1: B. Oberg, J. Trettin, N. Peterson. J. Rydeski, D. Zazeski, C. Zuidmulder, J. Olejniczak. ROW Z: Mr. Maki, M. Sager, M. Osier, D. Syreini, F. Williams, P. Wendt, C. Yatchak, Miss Carlson. ROW 3: D. Pikka, D. Wiita, D. Strasscr, D. Sands, S. Pikka, G. Waterman, K. Rintamaki. 37 The eighth grade, composed of 77 students, elected as their officers: president, Larry Neznanski; vice-president, Raymond Joki; secretary, John Nurmi; and treasurer, Carolyn Lepinski. For the first time in many years the eighth grade participated in the Junior Red Cross program. Another one of their projects was giving a basket to a family at Christmas. Each of the three groups put on a program for the entire class. Sponsoring the group were Mrs. Graves and Mr. Marshall. ROW I: P. Cosgrove, R. Tomei, M. Rings muth, L. Rydeski, J. Ringsmuth, R. Stevenson. M. Pikka, R. Ulvile. ROW 2: Mrs. Groves, J. Warren, S. Sawaski, J. Salmela, L. Parent, K. Yatchak.A. Seppa, L. Sjoblom, M. Syreini, B. Ylkanen, Mr. Marshall. ROW 3: R. Yatchak, T. Simchak, G. Seppa, L. Osborn, R. Stevenson, G. Saari, G. Peterson, G. Williams, R. Sjoblom. 38 ROW 1: D. Laine, C. Dums, T. Cvengros, H. Harris, J. Harris, J. Forte, J. Barringer, N. Hill. ROW 2: Mrs. Graves, C. Elliott. T. Golembeski, B. Hocking, S. Howe, R. Boleau, D. Billie, M. Day, Mr. Marshall. ROW 3: A. Jarvenpaa, R. Jarvela, G. Gilbert, B. Karling, D. Cox, L. Draxler. B. Davidson, S. Davis. ROW 1: G. Mihcvc, S. Miskovich, R. Joki, J. Nurmi, R. Stevenson, J. Juoni, L. Neznanski. A. Nikula. ROW 2: Mrs. Graves, C. Dums, S. Kohlbeck, J. Maki, C. Lepinski, G. Maki, J. Krook, C. Koski, J. Krauz, E. Nerva, Mr. Marshall. ROW 3: R. Londo, F. Niemi, D. Mahan, D. Pikka, L. Perona, K. Krznarich, K. Peterson, W. Matta, R. Krznarich. 39 The seventh grade, with Miss Windberg and Mr. Foster as sponsors, elected their class officers at the beginning of the school year. The officers elected were: president. Dennis Rolando; vice-president, Charles Petranek; secretary, Shirley Harris; and treasurer, James Pitts. The class was composed of 85 students and was divided into three groups. ROW 1: J. Kaczmarck, T. Mihevc. C. Kruger, J. Olson. J. Jacobson, D. King, M. Koski, E. Hill. ROW 2: L. Parent, R. Nelson, S. Linn, C. Linn, M. Johns. C. Petranek, B. Newman, E. Johnson, R. Langa. Miss Windberg. ROW J: Mr. Foster, R. Hill, M. Johnson. D. Libertoski. F. Kurta, D. Leffel, M. Miskovich, H. Juopperi. W. Knaack. 40 ROW 1: D. Rolando, B. Sjoblom, D. Yon. P. Sawaski. M. Radow.ki, S. Solberg, J. Pitts, J. Spencer. ROW 2: J. Sanchez, H. Wagner, J. Pikka, A. Willis, P. Pikka, J. Windberg, E. Pikka, J. Stone, E. Wertanen, J. Yatchak, Miss Windberg. ROW 3: Mr. Foster, G. Seppa, K. Syreini, S. Tiberi, D. Stein, E. Wertanen, K. Oman, R. Valesano, E. Simchak. ROW 1: S. Forte, G. Hellen, K. Weidman, M. D'Antonio. C. Harvey, R. Ferrando, R. Forney, J. Davidson. ROW 2: J. Grabrick, S. Dimitroff, L. Bordeaux, R. Erickson, H. Anderson, W. Dums, M. Green. M. Dalbeck, S. Harris. S. Cosgrove, D. Dalbeck, Miss Windberg. ROW 3: Mr. Foster, D. Harvey, P. Clark, D. Day, B. Hill, D. Jarvenpaa, A. Grambow, D. Ahonen, G. Orsoni, L. Gembolis, R. Ahola, J. Ament. 41 Propped . Dreaming? Those Were The Days . Teeeeeeeth . Pals Shy 42 Ranald Harold Cute, Hey? Posing ? Sitters F riends Arvesta Nice Concentration Needed Who Is It, Adele? Pet Picturesque Handsome Couple. 43 Spooks'. Halloween Dance Who's W inning ? W hat A Lazy Day. A Thir er Spider And Dog Thumbs Down Ugh. Mad? Buddies David Now, Let's See. Dennis A Party 44 (Band This year the Wakefield High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Nelson, had something rather different on its agenda. In the spring, the band members were host to the Munising band members who presented a concert here in exchange for the one given by the Wakefield band in Munising last year. On January 17, the band went to Ironwood to a band clinic, at which Dr. Revelli gave helpful suggestions to the band members. That night, the members of our band participated in a massed band concert, composed of members from all the various range bands. Two trips to games in Bessemer and Ironwood were also enjoyed by the band. Several times during the year, various students were given the opportunity to direct the band. Officers for the year were: President, Bill Harvey; Vice-President, Anna Trolla; Secretary, Romilly Gilbert; and Treasurer, Gail Eschenbauch. BAND MEMBERS ARE: D. Anderson, P. Benson, G. Eschenbauch, J. Gembolis, W. Harvey, P. Huttuncn, B. Monti, R. Ranta, S. Saari, C. Salmi, K. Seppa, A. Trolla, J. Bugni, J. Ferrando, T. Finco, J. Johnson, M. Kuoppala, D. Polovitz, D. Rostollan, G. Ulvila, M. Valesano, V. Bracket, D. Cvengros, P. Elliot, R. Gilbert, H. Hellen, J. Mateofsky. M. Mezzano, M. Monti, D. Napcl. S. Novak. J. Ringsmuth, B. Sands. R. Schiltz, L. Seppa. J. Yatchak, G. Buzza, T. Dimitroff, J. Drake, J. Finco, T. Gouza, D. Henderson, C. Hodge, M. Johnson, J. Joki, C. Kohlbeck, C. Koivu, D. Koski, P. Kurta, S. Lane, M. Luoma, B. Oberg, J. Olejniczak, D. Pikka, J. Rydeski, D. Sands, D. Wiita. 46 ROW 1: V. Simchak, L. Seppa, B. Monti, J. Jarvela, R. Karling, S. Mattson, G. Koski, Miss Loia. The cheerleaders are sponsored by Miss Loia. They supported the team through the football and basketball seasons. They also sold pencils and sponsored dances after the games. The captain is Barbara Monti. ROW 1: R. Johns, D. Mattila, C. Lepinski, J. Krook, S. Sawaski, M. Miskovich. M. Ringsmuth. 47 It's Confidential. You Want My Advice? The Cast cS: cm tor Who Is He? ' FATHER KNOWS BEST Y ou' re It'. Unpack Strive For Simplicity! 48 ROW 1: G. Kintamaki, J. Ferrando, D. Cvengros, D. Best, B. Tomczyk, R. Raisancn, T. Finco, J . DcLFavcro. ROW 2: D. Hill, E. Karling, B. Lusa, D. Wertonen, R. Nerva, D. Ylkanen, D. Koski, J. Erickson. ROW 3: R. Schiltz, K. Wendt, D. Maki, F. Pikka, R. Gilbert, R. Kinnunen, A. Raisanen, R. Rintamaki. The Conservation Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Marshall, was organized in the fall of the year. Officers elected for the year were: President, Stanley Kaczmarek, Vice-President. Ed Hocking, and Secretary-Treasurer, James Olson. During the year the club was shown many movies on Conservation. At some of their meetings they had game wardens as speakers. Another important event was the deer yard trip, on which the deer food problem and deer population were studied. ROW 1: W. Harvey, J. Hero, M. Ikola, J. Olson, M. Boho, B. Sachs, D. Gallo, D. Doncy. ROW 2: J. Krznarich, J. Lepinski, R. Niemi, E. Hocking, B. Yatchak, I). King. E. Laine, S. Kaczmarek, Mr. Marshall. ROW 3: K. Wuorinen, J. Sterk, E. Hellen, D. Pezzetti. H. Hellen, D. Sterk, E. Smith. 49 Sylvia Saari and Karen Seppa were selected as co-editors of the 1956 Echp. 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 Marceline, Missouri. The 1956 yearbook was produced with the help of most of the seniors and some junior assistants. Editors of the divisions were as follows: Faculty and Administration. Adele Rydeski; Seniors. Darlene Krook; Underclassmen. Dorothy Popvich; Clubs and Activities. Gail Eschenbauch; Athletics, Rill Harvey; Features, Carol Salmi; Photography, Barbara Monti; and Business, Carol Koski. 50 ROW 1: C. Salmi, A. Rydeski, B. Monti, S. Saari, K. Seppa, G. Eschenbauch, C. Koski. ROW I: D. Popovich, Miss Loia, D. Krook, Mrs. Mattson, Mr. Korpi. W, Harvey. . I nienca The F. H. A. Club chose for its program of work through the year four national F. H. A. goals. They are: Goal 1 - Developing greater understanding among the homes of the world. Goal Z - Training ourselves to be more democratic in all phases of life. Goal $ - Teaching ourselves to realize and accept our responsibilities in our home. Goal 4 - Understanding what homemaking can contribute to our future lives at home or in business. Some of their completed projects are: candy tray favors for the Gogebic Hospital; the world Christmas festival and UNESCO. Also talks and discussions about family customs and traditions of other countries were given by members of the community. To finance these projects the F. H. A. had candy and hotdog sales, and held concessions. The club officers are: President. Gail Eschcnbauch; Vice-President, Dorothy Popovich; Secretary, Joyce Yatchak; Treasurer, Adele Rydeski; Song Leader, Anna Trolla; Pianist, Barbara Spencer; Reporter, Margaret Windberg; Parliamentarian, Anna Mae Miskovich; Historian, Donna Rostollan. The sponsor is Miss Carlson. CTutu re Bi omeinaners hers of ROW 1: A. Miskovich, C. Zuidmulder, C. Salmi, E. Johnson, G. Eschenbauch, D. Polovitz, D. Bertetto, I. Zuidmulder. ROW i: C. Garcia, J. Gembolis, A. Trolla, R. Karling, D. Rostollan, A. Rydeski, L. Seppa, J. Yatchak, P. Elliott, P. Benson, Miss Carlson. ROW 3: D. Popovich, S. Stevens, B. Spencer, D. Napcl, M. Windberg, V. Simchak, L. Tomci, D. Pikka. 51 ofuture rJeac iers of , Tlmenca The Future Teachers of America are under the direction of Miss Windberg and Mrs. Noll. The main purpose of the F. T. A. is to help the grade school or high school teachers, when it is necessary. All of the members of the club have had a chance to teach at some time or other. Another event, in which all of the members participated, was the banquet, held in November, with Mr. Maki as the speaker. The group also has been carrying out various charity projects throughout the year, such as reading at the public library story hours. Officers for the year were: President, Gail Eschenbauch; Vice-President, Patricia Huttunen; Secretary, Dorothy Polovitz; Treasurer, Kenneth Wendt; and Librarian, Patricia Benson. ROW 1: B. Yatchak, M. Boho, D. Bertelto, D. Polovitz, G. Eschenbauch, D. Rostollan. ROW i: J. Ferrando, K. Wendt. P. Benson, J. Gembolis, C. Garcia, D. Popovich, M. Windberg, Miss Windberg, Mrs. Noll. The sixty members of the Girls Athletic Association played many games during the year. Some of them were: Indian clubs, kick-ball, badminton, volley ball, and many others. Miss Loia and Miss Anderson were the sponsors of the organization. Judy Ringsmuth was elected president of the group; Peggy Valesano, vice-president; Gloria Ulvila, secretary; and Anna Trolla, treasurer. This organization enabled the girls of the Wakefield High School to make good use of their leisure time. 53 ROW 1: G. Ulvila, J. Ringsmuth, Miss Loia, A. Trolla, P. Valesano. Faculty Row! To Be, Or Not To Be! R oom 101 Reigning Over AH! Snake Dance Queen Barbara 54 Room 308 Room 301 Room 105 Room 2 09 One Of 'Desc Day . Pow'. 55 fjun tor (Student Cdouncd The Junior Student Council was under the sponsorship of Miss Windberg. The purpose of the council was to help with stairway duty at dismissal times, and to take care of the locker key in the morning and at night. As in the past years, a dinner was held, prepared by the members themselves. Nancy Hill was elected president of the twelve member group, with Tom Cvengros as vice-president. The secretary was Joyce Krook and treasurer, Fred Niemi. Sabina Dimitroff and Sally Sawaski were locker key co-chairmen. The hall duty co-chairmen i were Marcia Johns and Darlene Stein. ROW 1: L. Parent. T. Cvengros, J. Kaczmarek, S. Dimitroff, S. Sawaski. N. Hill. ROW 2: J. Sanchez, R. Erickson. D. Stein. M. Johns. J. Krook, F. Niemi. Miss Windberg. The Latin Club is made up of Latin students. The club is sponsored by Mr. Foster. Activities of the club included sponsoring a Christmas program at one of the local hospitals and distributing gifts to the patients. Meetings were held once every two weeks. At these meetings plays and educational games in Latin were enjoyed. Officers of the club are: President, Carol Salmi; Vice-President, Lois Seppa; Secretary, Carol Ann Hodge; Treasurer, Geraldine Nicholson. ROW 1: K. Rintamaki, D. Henderson, P. Benson, C. Hodge, C. Salmi, L. Seppa, G. Nicholson. B. Sands. • . ROW Z: Mr. Foster. T. Dimitroff, D. Sands. S. Pikka. A. Luoma. G. Buzza. M. Hellen. v. Jonnson K. Bishop. 57 JLthrary , (sstslants The student librarians work under Mrs. Johnson. They learn how to keep the library in order, process and repair. They check out books and use the card file. With this experience of the library, the student librarians help other students to find books, information and other materials they need. ROW 1: C. Koski, C. Tomczyk, D. Johnson. ROW i: J. Jarvela, P. Langa, Mrs. Johnson, G. Nicholson, D. Krook. ROW 1: J. Harris, J. Davidson, R. Joki, J. Miheve. T. Cvengros, R. Yatchak, L. Neznanski, B. Davidson, R. Forney. ROW 2: J. Ringsmuth, R, Ferrando, J. Kaczmarek, A. Nikula, R. Boleou, B. Ylkanen, D. Billie. L. Bordeaux, Miss Windberg. ROW 3: T. Golembeski, R. Valesano, R. Erickson, R. Langa, L. Gembolis, L. Osborne, K. Syreini, H. Juopperi, L. Draxler, C. Petranek. [Patrol (Boys The patrol boys are under the leadership of Miss Windberg. Each day twenty-six patrol boys were on active duty. These boys took charge of pedestrian safety at three patrol areas. They were also in charge of certain duties at athletic contests. Each year for the past eight years they have had a yearbook in which each boy's picture was placed, along with some information about him. ROW 1: R. Jarvela. J. Sanchez, D. Yon. M. Kadowski. L. Parent, L. L. Parent. ROW 2: D. Seppa, B. Hill, G. Seppa. W. Knaack, W. Malta. D. Mahan, E. Simchak, Miss Windberg. One, Two, Three. One, Two, Three. 9 Li n • i o r Time Out To Rest i Look Here, Girls'. Where's Jim, Jane? King Jack And Queen Mimi Just Watching 60 They Were Doin' The Mambo, Ugghhl Carrie, Mick, Dotty And Dick Poodles, Punch And Palaver. Smile Pretty, Donna1. J im And Pat 61 We Served Punch, And Drank It Too. Looks Like Fun. (photoeu The Photo Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Leman, had 12 members. New members were selected by the club members carried over from the previous year. This past year there were 8 new members taken into the club. The group met every other Thursday evening to learn such things as the parts of the camera, development of pictures, printing and enlargement of pictures, and how to take good pictures. Some of the activities of the club, other than learning about photography, were sponsoring the sale of hotdogs at football games and the selling of candy at basketball games. Another event, enjoyed by all of the members and their guests, was the Photo Club party, held in November. Officers chosen by the group were: Gail Eschenbauch, president; Barbara Monti, vice-president; Margaret Windberg, secretary; and Melvin Kuoppala, treasurer. ROW 1: M. Kuoppala. M. Windberg, D. Roatollan, G. Eachenbauch. R. Schiltz. B. Monti D Popovich ROW 2: M. Boho, B. Sacha, D. Dalbeck. L. Tomei, Mra. Leman. 62 Senior Student Council During the school year of 1955-56 the Senior Student Council, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kronsich and Mr. Duffin, was composed of 17 members. Each home room had one representative, and with the exception of the president, the rest were elected at large. Melvin Nikula, the president, had been elected the previous spring. The council, this past year, sponsored the homecoming activities and also the Halloween Party. A council member was in charge of every school assembly. The purpose of the council was to improve student-teacher relationships, and to allow student to participate in a democratic form of school government. The council met every other week, with a 4-member executive committee meeting, to pass petitions and take care of other business, on the alternate weeks. Other officers were: Bruce Sachs, vice-president; Sylvia Saari, recording secretary; Donna Rostollan, corresponding secretary; and Conchita Garcia, treasurer. ROW 1: D. Wiita, G. Ulvila, C. Garcia, M. Nikula, S. Saari, D. Rostollan. B. Monti, L. Seppa. ROW 2: Mr. Kronsich, J. Yatchak, A. Rydcski. G. Koski, J. Lepinski, B. Sa hs, E. Linn, F. Williams. M. Monti, C. Anderson, Mr. Duffin. cJcit er Staff Our school paper, the Tatler, was published once a month during the past year and was distributed to the high school students by Dennis Olejniczak and Forrest Pikka. This year, as in past years, the Tatler was sent to other U. P. high schools in exchange for their papers. The news is reported by members of the journalism class and former journalism students, with Darlene Krook and Barbara Monti as editors. The typing, which was done by the Typing II class, was supervised by Marilyn Makinen and Jane Hill. The entire production was under the direction of Mrs. Mattson and Miss Loia. 64 ROW 1: J. Warren, B. Luaa, A. Rydeaki, J. Hero, B. Monti. D. Krook, W. Harvey, M. Windberg. ROW I: D. J ohnaon, M. Makinen, J. Hill, C. Koaki, G. Eachenbauch, A. Hellaten, C. Garcia, D. Popovich, D. Pikka. I Ithrotors Members from the junior and senior classes who have shown leadership, scholarship, sportsmanship, and dependability were chosen to be Uthrotars. The Uthrotar committee, whose members are school associates, selected the boys. One of these boys was introduced to the Rotary members each month by the Uthrotar of the previous month. They attended Rotary meetings and learned the functions of the club. The Wakefield Uthrotar movement was begun by Mr. Robert Burns in 1937. One of the annual activities of the Uthrotars was the Christmas banquet to which all former Uthrotars were invited. 65 ROW 1: W. Harvey, M. Nikula. A. Davidson. ROW 2: P. Hanson, B. Sachs, M. Boho, J. Orlich. W Glut, The W Club, under the sponsorship of Coach Yatchak. is composed of students who have earned a 'W' in some activity in one or more of their high school years. Officers of the club for the year were: President. Ed Hocking; Vice-President, Jack Hero; Secretary, Barbara Monti; Treasurer, Douglas King; and Sergeant-At-Arms, Allan Davidson. This year, as in past years, the club had its annual salt water taffy sale. Another activity was the initiation, which took place last fall. The W Club purchased a movie machine for the athletic depa rtment. ROW 1: J. Valesano, E. Lainc. J. Hero, J. Olson, D. Olejniczak, E. Hocking, D. Cvengros, D. Doney. ROW 2: B. Monti, J. Lcpinski, S. Russ, B. Lusa, D. Gallo, R. Karling, B. Yatchak, H. Hellen, R. Gilbert, T. Finco, J. Jarvela. ROW 3: P. Hanson, D. Angus, J. Fcrrando, W. Pietchak, A. Davidson, J. Krznarich, D. Pikka, G. Hylcr, J. Bueni. 66 ROW 1: F. Pikka, D. Cvengros. J. Ringsmuth, B. Harvey, D. King, J. Hero, B. Lusa, E. Hocking, A. Davidson, D. Dalbcck, E. Lainc, J. Krznarich, Manager. ROW 2: Mr. Yatchak, Mr. Carr, Mr. Holbrook, R. Niemi. J. Lepinski. D. Hill. D. Pikka, D. DelFavero, D. Koski, J. Erickson, P. Hanson, R. Gilbert, D. Angus, W. Bishop, T. Finco, Manager, D. Wertanen, Manager. ROW 3: R. Nerva, H. Hellen, B. Yatchak, J. Olson, D. Olejniczak, G. Rintamaki, J. Valesano. ROW 1: D. Koski, J. Finco, N. Peterson, W. Knaack, J. Johnson, M. Osier, F. Williams. ROW 2: Mr. Carr, J. Trettin, J. Bugni, G. Hyler. E. Linn, J. Rydeski, T. Dimitroff, D. Wertanan. Manager. 68 The Wakefield Cardinals, coached by Roman C. Yatchak, had a successful season finishing with a 6-2 record and second place in the Western U. P. Conference Standings. The Card mentors opened their football campaign by trouncing the Lake Linden team by a score of 45-0. Playing host to the Hancock Bulldogs the Cards went down in a hard fought battle which ended at 6-0. From this point on the Wakefield Cardinals went on a winning streak, taking Ontonagon by a score of 33-0, L'Anse 27-6, and Hurley 32-13. The Cards played the Iron River Redskins in their Homecoming tilt. The Cards kept up a fine Homecoming record and beat the Redskins 24-0. The following week the Cards traveled to Houghton for their last Conference game. They ended their conference play by a 25-6 win. In the final stage of the season Wakefield played the traditional thriller against the Bessemer Speed Boys. Hampered by a wet field and fumbles, the Cards went down to a 20-7 defeat. (Senior {Varsity [Record Septe mber September September September 9 17 24 30 Lake Linden Hancock Ontonagon L 'Anse We 45 0 33 27 October 8 Hurley 32 October 15 Iron River 24 October 21 Houghton 25 October 28 Bessemer 7 VO estern Lip per [Pen i n su la (Conference cSt Rank Team W on Lost 1 8 t Hancock 5 0 2nd Wakefield 4 1 3rd Houghton 3 2 4th Ontonagon 1 3 5th Lake Linden 1 3 6th L'Anse 0 5 (Junior iarsi lU We [Record They Roosevelt 7 7 Ashland 47 6 Hurley 13 0 Ashland 13 0 Ironwood 0 20 Ramsay 14 6 Ironwood 7 7 They 0 6 0 7 13 0 6 20 Tie 0 0 0 1 1 0 69 ED HOCKING Left Tackle 5 8 170 lbs. Z Year Lcttcrman EARL LAINE Left End 6 1 175 lbs. Z Year Letterman DARROL DALBEC Right Tackle 5 8 2 05 lbs. I Year Letterman BILL HARVEY Left Halfback 5 9 155 lbs. I Year Letterman DOUGLAS KING Right Halfback 5'10r 170 lbs. Z Year Letterman 70 JAMES KR2NARICH Manager Z Year Lettcrman ALLAN DAVIDSON Left Guard 5'6 145 lbs. Z Year Letterman cS; cm i or jCettermen JOE RINGSMUTH Right End 6'1 175 lb . Z Year Lettcrman JACK HERO Quarterback 5 ICY’ 165 lb . 3 Year Letterman BILL LUSA Right Guard 5 7 210 lb . 3 Year Letterman 71 JIM VALESANO HAROLD HELLEN PAUL HANSON JIM OLSON DONALD PIKKA BRIAN YATCHAK DENNIS OLEJNICZAK cjCetter tuners JACK LEPINSKI DAVID CVENGROS 73 ROW ONE: R. Gilbert, J. Orlich, J. Hero, D. King. D. Cvengros, H. Hellen. ROW TWO: Assistant Coach Carr, Coach Yatchak, D. Koski, J. Bugni, D. Olejniczak, J. Valesano, D. Angus, E. Hocking, Manager, T. Finco, Assistant Manager. The Wakefield ’’Cardinals” ended their 1955-56 basketball season with a 9-7 record. After losing their first three out of five games the Cards emerged to take their share of the games for the remainder of the season. In the Michigan-Wisconsin Conference play Wakefield finished third with four victories and four defeats. In the District Tournament held here on March 8, 9, and 10, Wakefield defeated the Ontonagon Polar Bears in their first game by a score of 66-51. By beating Ontonagon the Cards advanced to the district finals against Bessemer. They suffered a 75-48 defeat. XiJahe iefcl (KarelinaIs 1953- 56 Reasons Record VARSITY DATE OPPONENT WHS OPP, Nov. 18 Ontonagon 55 47 Dec. 2 Ironwood 46 39 Dec. 9 Bessemer 40 55 Dec. 16 Hurley 38 65 Jan. 6 Ashland 47 45 Jan. 13 St. Ambrose 54 48 Jan. 14 Ontonagon 51 52 Jan. 20 Ironwood 60 53 DATE OPPONENT VARSITY WHS OPP Jan. 27 Bessemer 42 44 Feb. 3 Hurley 51 73 F eb. 4 Houghton 64 84 Feb. 7 Ewen 60 52 Feb. 10 Ashland 61 51 Feb. 17 Crystal Falls 49 79 Feb. 22 St. Ambrose 50 41 Feb. 24 Iron River 68 53 ( ) Michigan-Wisconsin Conference Games 74 ROW ONE: R. Luoma, T. Dimitroff, D. Zazeski, Manager, R. Burns, Manager, J. Finco, D. Koski. ROW TWO: V. Carr, Coach, M. Cellelo, K. Grayson, R. Barringer, D. Budgick, E. Smith, Coach E. Maki. ROW THREE: E. Linn, J. Ringsmuth, G. Rintamaki, W. Bishop, D. Wertanen, J. Rydeski, Absent R. Nerva. The Card” B Team under Coach Vern Carr finished their season with a record of 5 wins and 9 losses. This year's Bees was composed of 10 sophomores and 6 freshmen. The season's record is as follows: B TEAM B TEAM DATE OPPONENT WHS OPP. DATE OPPONENT WHS OPP. Jan. 20 Ironwood 29 48 Jan. 27 Bessemer 35 62 Feb. 3 Hurley 32 63 F eb. 4 Houghton 47 44 Feb. 7 Ewen 68 47 Feb. 10 Ashland 49 75 Feb. 22 St. Ambrose 46 29 Nov. 18 Ontonagon 52 35 Dec. 2 Ironwood 38 65 Dec. 9 Bessemer 37 46 Dec. 16 Hurley 25 82 Jan. 6 Ashland 38 29 Jan. 13 St. Ambrose 38 29 Jan. 14 Ontonagon 43 57 75 H. Harris, T. Cvengros, G. Miheve, K. Yatchak, L. Parent, T. Miheve, J. Juoni. J. Ringsmuth, R. Valesano, L. Neznanski, R. Ulvila, R. Joki, A. Nikula, R. Stencnson, R. Londo. D. Mahon, R. Krznarich, R. Yatchak, T. Simchak, R. Erickson, L. Draxler, Coach Milo Kronsich. ROW ONE: ROW TWO: ROW THREE: This year's Wakefield Jr. High Squad kept their unbeaten record alive after winning 9 straight in 54-55. The 55-56 team composed of 7th and 8th graders also had an undefeated season winning all of their 8 games. DATE OPPONENT WJH OPP Dec- 15 Puritan-Harding 34 30 Jan. 13 Roosevelt 38 26 Jan. 26 Marenisco 35 16 Feb. 2 St. Ambrose 44 26 Feb. 9 Marenisco 29 18 Feb. 13 St. Ambrose 26 14 Feb. 17 Rooseve It 36 26 Feb. 23 Puritan Harding 47 37 76 DOUGLAS KING JACK HERO EARL LAINE JOE ORLICH DAVID CVENGROS m mners DENNIS OJLEJNICZAK TED FINCO, Manager EDWARD HOCKING, Manager JAMES VALESANO ROMAN C. YATCHAK Coach 79 R. HODGE, J. CLOON, H. DAUGHERTY, R. YATCHAK, O. CARLSON. (etic d ancj uet Wakefield High School athletes who participated in sports during the 1955-56 season attended the annual athletic banquet sponsored for them and their fathers by the Wakefield Rotary Club and the Wakefield Township Schools. The banquet was held in the Wakefield Community building on March 4, 1956. This year's affair was a special one. The main speaker for the evening was Hugh Duffy Daugherty, head coach of the Michigan State College football team. He also showed a color film on the January 2, 1956, Rose Bowl Game between Michigan State and U. C. L. A. The affair was throughly enjoyed by the boys, their fathers, and guests. 80 ROW 1: P. Hanson, J. Ringsmuth, J. Spencer, M. Kuoppala, D. Wertanen, D. Koaki. R. Schiltz, T. Finco, R. Rintamanki. ROW 2: Mr. Ou fin, J. Ferrando, J. Lepinski, M. Swanson, J. Hero, M-W Singles Titlest: D. Cvengros, R. Niemi, G. Finco, B. Harvey, M-W Doubles Titlests: D. Sterck, R. Gilbert. clennts The Wakefield tennis team, coached by F. W. Duffin had a successful season in spite of their losing the U. P. meet. The Card netters swept through the Michigan-W is con-sin Conference with 26 points. Ironwood was second with 19 and Ashland third with 10 points. Jack Hero was the single s champ while Bill Harvey and George Finco copped the double's championship. The U. P. meet was held in Stambaugh. Wakefield with 7 3 4 points placed second to Stambaugh who had 10 points. Letter winners were George Finco, captain; Douglas Sterck, Bill Harvey, Jack Hero, Roger Niemi, James Ferrando, Dave Cvengros, and Romilly Gilbert. 81 ROW 1: W. Pictchak, J. Bedell, W. Nieim, E. Hocking, H. Linn, K. Bertetto, S. Russ. K. Wuorinen. ROW I: Coach Yatchak, G. King, Manager, D. Angus. B. Yatchak, J. Hero, J. Olson, D. Dalbeck. E. Valcsano, M. Swanson, J. Valesano, J. Lepinski, D. Cvengros, Ass t Coach Carr. Wakefield again had a successful track Regional Meet At Bessemer season during 1955. The 55 squad came up Wakefield 67.00 with a first in the Invitational Meet, and another Bessemer 30.00 first place in the Regional Meet held in Besse- Ewen 2 3.50 mer. Wakefield then traveled to Escanaba for Ontonagon 14.00 the U. P. Finals, placing second to Houghton. 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