Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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12 Sylvia, Darlene, And Mrs. Mattson Mrs. Leman, Miss Loia, And Mrs. Johnson

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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