Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1978 volume:

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE ii! tSl'I ii i};!! «y, � 9 li LLEN'S BEST WORK. S AN EVENT; COME TO THE HALL OF FAME . GENE SHALIT, NBC-TV PRODUCTIONS miMPOBTMCEOF BEING EASIEST r ■ J ' i■ i ■ ■■■■« — — ■ A Mktennoitep Night's Dream novcmber 16 20 t HbmimhUU' WOOCY ALLEN DIANE KEATON 'ANNIE HALL’ The King and I its Spectaci SeetheKem in today! MARY ANII MARTIN QU bog time ac jar; jar away. wim. 1321 t Stmt. N w Wiiftiftftofl 0 C 20004 £3m OPENS THIS TUES.. Sept. 13. 31 7:00 “BOILS WITH DAZZLEMENT!” Clive Brunei. N V T,mps HPSGk. 4 e The Smjsh Hit Musical Revue A Toucho ThePoc The t uyene O’Neill class IN THE SPOTLIGHT Although not all the members of the class of ’78 have been students of Mr. Pflughoeft, all of us have come to know and respect him as mentor and friend. For those who have played in the band under his direction, he will always be someone special. Mr. Pflughoeft is always ready and willing to work with students before and after school and during his free periods. He is always there before a performance to give a last-minute word of encouragement. The many extra hours Mr. Pflughoeft spends directing the band at concerts and sports events add greatly to school spirit. For all he has contributed to making our years at WHS memorable the class of '78, with respect and affection, dedicates this edition of the ECHO to Mr. Eldor Pflughoeft. _______________________________________ PROGRAM: Table of Contents In the Spotlight: Dedication...2 The COMPANY (in order of appearance) The Stars: Seniors..................5 The Directors and Producers: Faculty and Administrations ...18 The Set: Classroom Snaps . . .27 The Co-Stars: Underclassmen . . . . .42 The Crews: Clubs and Activities . . .54 The Touring Company: Teams . ...70 Curtain Call: Closing . . .87 Backers and Investors: Patrons . . . .88 r Well, this is the end of a perfect day, Near the end of a journey, too; But it leaves a thought that is big and strong. With a wish that is kind and true. For mem’ry has painted this perfect day With colors that never fade. And we find at end of a perfect day. The soul of a friend we’ve made. V A D VISORS Mr. Eugene Maki Miss Odessa Carlson CLASS OF 78 5 Xton e n j lk -ywi Xtixatttfx !Ax£Cant 'Awm sMa U ! 3txno w wi 'SCoJLjtH 6 [tBxuct ■ctfaymortA 'Jofinxon cAnn J ui Qxayxon ctfaymonA 'Jofinion 'loufifi -r Ifutjf 'Juxmu 7 mm %v IKuxtn Lf(aAi£a Caxoltfn jjuisi U(ivi Lf(utdnf Dxanii 1j rt(Ca tnuruf £xm tx 'X tan jCaM.xxig 'Ji.ffuy 1 Uaynt Xttefux 10 cs'l’fatif 'J-'aifutttx £fux [ iJ LcoCdi ■zf arubj 'Jurnti f iAa I unw IfavA ylia ttsi ■c ftoruia fatui cliatAu DimotAy ‘Wayn Iftminw •J'MaU Kan eNtlion iJ auf MicAa ( 'L' ntCh Judy Randy Rhonda Leslie Chuck “Where did you come from baby dear? Out of the everywhere into the here At the Back of the North Wind Baby, st. 1,2 George Macdonald wlfiduuf £fu Cxilnxtl Cfixixtin X. S xmfxu n £anit £Cauu £(uiiuji tfllaiu J iiigUlon CaxxU 'Jtan nf autiota ! ouin Suum ScSL Qaaqtxtlyn -cRa m 14 Jamtt 9 £tianc [ S� u� i UftitA DifcdAo VuLtAovicA 2um Ifuiu l tttmt CttxoC SmiCtf ( It'itnunAt Su%tvi cf?tnt ‘ ll� «£u In Memory of our beloved classmate JERl L YNN BOETTO 7-23-60 3-27-74 But when the sun in all his state. Illumed the eastern skies. She passed through glory's morning gate. And walked in Paradise. is HIGH HONORS D UA TES Jean Vittone (Listed A Iphahetically) CLASS COLORS: Silver and Blue CLASS FLOWER: White Rose CLASS MOTTO: “The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving.” CLASS SONG: Come Sail Away I’m sailing away Set an open course for the virgin sea For I 've got to be free Free to face the life that’s ahead of me On board I'm the captain So climb aboard We'll search for tomorrow On every shore And I’ll try, oh Lord, I’ll try to carry on I look to the sea Reflections in the waves Spark my memory Some happy, some sad, I think of childhood friends And the dreams we had We lived happily forever So the story goes But somehow we missed out On the pot of gold But we’ll try best that we can To carry on 17 HONORS Rhonda Mathis Carrie Rautiola r PHILOSOPHY OF THE WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL The function of the American public school is to foster growth along lines generally approved by our society today. However, the schools cannot do this alone. They need the cooperation of the parents and the entire community. Since education in a democracy must deal with the dynamic changing conditions rather than static ones, the school should encourage in students independent thought tempered with good judgment, ethical values, and a sound sense of what is best for the individual and society as well. Likewise, the problem of philosophical and curricular revision is of necessity a continuous one and should be considered the responsibility of all who are concerned with, or involved in, providing the educational environment for our young people — teaching staff, administrators, and the community at large. We believe that school should be considered an experience in living rather than just a preparation for life, and that it should endeavor to provide the finest learning experience possible at each successive stage of the student's growth in order that the student may develop to the maximum of his potential. PRODUCERS L to R, Seated: Charles Picoldi, President — Eleanore Martinson, James Gilbert, Thomas Lanwav. StandinflC-fhchartl Brown, Rev. Wayne Kuusisto, Alice Cormier, and Wilbert Junttila. High School Secretary — Mrs. Jean Sawaski. Executive Secretary — Miss Karin Carlson --------- BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education of the Wakefield Township Schools believes that each individual should be treated with respect and humanity, accepted into the educational program as he is, and provided with a stimulating environment and opportunities for learning that will affect his continuing satisfactory adjustments to life. Superintendent's Secretary — Mrs. Lila Hill DIRECTORS Mr. James Daniels Science — 7, 8, Physical Education — ____________9, 10. 11, 12___________ “What greater or better gift can we offer the republic than to teach and instruct our youth?1’ Cicero nesource Hoorn “The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards” Anatole France Mr. Alex Gembolis World of Construction 7 and 8, Woods, General Metals, and Driver's Education 22 Mrs. Grace Graves English 10, Senior Composition, Speech and Drama, Great Books and Creative Writing, Career Communications, Communication Skills, World Literature, and Media ' Communication “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops” Henry Adams He that has found a way to keep a child’s spirit easy, active, and free, and yet at the same time to restrain him from many things he has a mind to, and to draw him to things that are uneasy to him, has, in my opinion, got the true secret of education.” Locke Mr. Dwight Lundeby Chorus — 8, 7 — High School Chorus 23 “The ideal condition would be, I admit, that men should be right by instinct; but since we are all likely to go astray, the reasonable thing is to learn from those who can teach.” Sophocles Mr David Paynter World of Manufacturing, Drafting, Woods World of Work, Electricity and Power i ■ i • Ml ' ■ It! Ml 5 MU 24 “The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-trust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple. — Amos Bronson Alcott Robert Forney, Joseph Beber, Stanley Wasielewski Robert Linn James Budgick John Vidakovich Scott Ekman, Edward Linna David Dalbec BUS DRIVERS AND CUSTODIANS 26 Randy Nerva RESOURCE ROOM The Resource Room is designed to serve students who meet the requirements of Michigan’s Special Education Laws. These laws were enacted to insure that every handicapped person in Michigan receives an opportunity for an adequate education. The Resource Room attempts to help each student overcome any emotional, mental, physical or learning disability and become a participating member of the school and society. Jesse Shauger Douglas Nurmi English 7 English 8 English — 10 English — 9 English — 11 Career Communications r v ENGLISH Six years of English are required of all students in grades 7-12. Correct use of the English language, both oral and written, are fundamental to acquiring the skills and knowledge which will provide for a life of fulfillment and enrichment. English 7, 8 and 9 are taught by Mr. Wayne Foster. Mrs. Katharine Krznarich teaches 8th, 9.th, and 10th grade English. English 9, 11, and Journalism are taught by Mrs. Petroski. Juniors or seniors can take journalism. Mrs. Graves teaches English 10, Senior Composition, and two other combinations of classes. Students can take Drama, Great Books, Speech, and Creative Writing as a full year course, or Career Communications, Communication Skills, World Literature, and Media Communications as a full year course. Each course is made up of four 9 week units. Students in the 11th and 12th grades can also take Library Science, a Vt unit of credit, taught by Mr. Kastar. k_____________________________________________ Library Science Senior Composition American History — 11 Geography — 7 Civics American History — 8 “ The Social Science Department covers a wide range of subjects in history, economics, and geography. It is a thorough knowledge of the history of civilization and the political make-up of government. There are courses on the development of world cultures and others which provide an insight into the operation of our free democratic system of government. 7th grade Geography and 8th grade American History are taught by Mr. Ken Forslund. Mr. Duane Lane teaches Social Science 9 and American History at the 11th grade level. All seniors must take Economics and Government, courses instructed by Mr. Eugene Maki. Mr. Maki also holds classes in Social Science 9, World History, Michigan History, and World Geography. V__________________________________________________________4 American History — 8 American History — 11 SOCIAL SCIENCE Government and Economics Flutes — L. Kolesar, Ann Kuusisto, M. Ahonen, M. Richards, B. Linn, R. Schneck, B Delich, D. Massi, Amy Kuusisto, A. Lehtinen, C. Karling, C Myers. Clarinets — Jean Vittone, S. Brennan, J. Tibaldo, G. Pikka, Janet Vittone, C. Doney, L. Ballone, L. Johns, J. Rydeski, D. Mattila, K. Halberg, C. Henderson, T. Johnson, B. Brennan, J. Blodgett, M. Lepinski, J. Bolen, M. Brennan. Bass Clarinet — T. Hamilton. Oboe — L. Hill. Tenor Saxo phone — J. Zuidmulder. Alto Saxophones — C. Miskovich, M. Poikonen, J. Daniels, C. Granato. French Horns — K. Jordan, L. Richter, R. Single ton. Cornets — J. Ahonen, T. Grimes, D. Beckman, C. Rautiola, B. Tibaldo, S. Kahila, R. Barrette. D. Zielinski, S. Lepinski, J. Sawaski, R. Liimakka, L. Maki, L. Boetto, K. Backman, J. Novak. Baritones — J. Haukkala, F. Lischalk, A. Newman, B. Dalbec, S. Makela Bass — T. Barrette. Trombones — D. Wamnk, C. Belongie, M. Perona, J. Lehto. Drums — R. Pikka, W. Ozzello, C. Cormier, D. Nurmi, J. Wiita, M. Sibley, C. Picoldi, J. Wuorinen, D Yatzak Band Officers — Pres., Jeff, V.P., Carrie, Sec. Treas., Leslie. BAND Mr. Eldor Pflughoeft conducts the high school and junior high bands. There are many occasions when the band performs. During the fall, they march and perform half-time shows at football games and play at girls' basketball games. Every year the band presents a Christmas concert along with the chorus. In the spring, time is spent preparing Wisconsin State Music Festival and the annual spring concert. V J 32 A. Newman. J-Shaefer.R. Burke, MOzzello, H. Stavedahl, J. Pezzetti, G. Sell. D. Gilkmson, T. Forchette, C Doney. V. Nurmi. V. Fetters. D. Baynes, M Richards, R Mathis, R. Schneck, D. Ringsmuth, J. Halberg, Mr. Lundeby ' Let him sing to whom song is given. Oes Sangers Fluch by Johann Ludwig Uhland CHORUS The high school choir had a busy year. Along with the Christmas and spring concerts, the group also presented exchange concerts at area high schools. Programs were given throughout the community. In the spring, the choir performed as a group and in ensembles at the Wisconsin State Music Festival. New choir robes were received this year. With all these opportunities, all students have a good chance to experience music. Sextet The art class is conducted by Mr. Tuura and is offered to junior high students and to Seniors. Students are given choices of different art projects to complete throughout the year and can work at their own speed. Creativity and imagination are developed and can be seen in the finished projects. SPANISH Mr. Tuura teaches a two-year Spanish course, the only foreign language offered at Wakefield High. It is open to students in grades 9 thru 12. Students learn the basic fundamentals of the language and something about the Spanish culture. Spanish II Spanish I Typing I BUSINESS EDUCA TION Typing II General Business V_______________________________________________ General Business The business education curriculum includes typing I and II, general business, recordkeeping, shorthand and machine shorthand. The business classes are taught by Mr. Koponen. Typing I is available for students pursuing business and secretarial careers and also for college bound students. The typing II class provides students with more advanced typing ideas. In general business consumer problems are studied. Personal-use bookkeeping, bookkeeping in business, taxes, and payroll records are all discussed in recordkeeping. Fundamental skills are taught in shorthand. f--------------------------- SCIENCE Physics, chemistry, biology, and general science comprise the science department. The general science class, taught by Mr. Richards, combines a study of the biological and physical sciences. Mr. Richards teaches the biology course which deals with the study of living plants and animals. Throughout the year, the students are required to keep a notebook of assigned questions and certain drawings. At the end of the year the students enjoy a field trip to Mr. Richards’ farm in Ironwood. The study of elements which compose our universe is taught in chemistry by Mr. Maki. Many experiments are conducted during the year and with luck nothing is blown-up. Physics, taught by Mr. Maki, deals with the theory and practical mathematical solutions of various everyday problems of mechanics, sound, light, heat, and electricity. The junior high science department instructors are Mr. Maki, Mr. Richards, and Mr. Daniels. The students are taught a general science to prepare them for more advanced courses in high school. V___________________________ Physics Senior Math MA THEM A TICS Wakefield offers an excellent mathematics curriculum to better the education of the students. Mr. Allen Davidson teaches 7th grade mathematics, and instructs the Algebra and Geometry classes. Mr. Joseph For-ini teaches 8th and 9th grade math, along with advanced Algebra and Senior Mathematics. With these two fine instructors, math at Wakefield is as easy as l l (pi). Geometry Advanced Algebra Senior Math Architectural Drawing Woods (-----------------------------------N INDUSTRIAL ARTS Wakefield offers a fine industrial arts program for those pursuing a career in the technical fields. Mr. Alex Gembolis instructs the following classes: Woods, General Metals, and 7th and 8th grade World of Construction. Mr. David Paynter takes charge of these classes: Exploring Drafting and Architectural drawing. Electricity and Power, Woods, and World of Work, and World of Manufacturing. ___________________________________J Woods VO-TECH Our High School is involved in a vocational education program with Gogebic Community College and Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood. Students interested in quantity foods, office practice, power mechanics, auto mechanics, electronics, drafting, graphic arts, and building trades can be trained at the college. For welding and machine shop, students are brought to the high school. Also starting this year is a nurse’s aide course at Gogebic Medical Care Facility. Students are bused to their courses every morning for two hours and then return to afternoon classes in Wakefield. Quantity Foods Welding Graphic Arts Office Occupations Home Economics I Home Economics III HOME ECONOMICS Home economics provides good cultural training for students wishing to develop skills and interests relating to possible future home economics occupations, and it also provides basic skills for the future homemaker. Home economics is instructed by Miss Odessa Carlson. Students taking the entire home economics curriculum must take Home Economics I, II, and III. Others who wish to take a home economics course as an elective may do so. One Home economics year receives one full credit. The major objective of the course is to live, learn, and work with other people and different problems in home and family life. f------------------------N HEALTH Mrs. Shirley Anonich and Mr. James Daniels teach health, a required course of all ninth grade students. It gives the students a better understanding of desirable health habits and safety practices, by explaining the functions of the body and substances harmful to the body. The class meets three days per week and it carries one-half unit of credit. PH YS1CA L ED UCA TION Gym classes are mandatory for students in grades 7-10. Mr. James Daniels and Mrs. Shirley Anonich are the instructors. Basketball, dodgeball, and kickball are favorite games played by WHS students. This year physical education is offered as a credit class to juniors and seniors. It is taught by Coach Daniels, whose aim is to really get the kids shaped up. Health Health JUNIOR CLASS G. Amore J. Anderson_______A. Barrette_______D. Baynes D. Beckman C. Belongie M Brunelle R. Burke R. Cox C. Doney T. Forchette J. Foster J. Francesia S. Hantula D. Hongisto L. Johns S. Kahila R. Keskey J. Knaack L. Kolesar L. Kolesar T. Krznarich A Kuusisto D. Liljeroos B Lmna D. Gilkison T Grimes T. Grimes J. Halberg M. Halvorson 42 GRADE ELEVEN L. Maki M. Marczak C. Mattila D. Mattila The large junior class, numering sixty-nine, was sponsored by Mr. Alex Gembolis and Mrs. Anna Petroski. The juniors started off the year with a very successful magazine sale drive and continued this trend throughout the year. They are all looking forward to their senior year at W.H.S. V__________________________________________________________ C. Miskovich w A. Newman A Priebe R. Radowski T. Ranta D. Ringsmuth J. Rydeski T. Saltzberry J. Sawaski J. Schaefer R. Schneck G. Sell D. Singleton H. Stavedahl J. Tibaldo N. Wiita J. Wuormen D. Yatczak J. Zuidmulder NOT PICTURED: R. Delich R. Giackmo W. Kahila P. Koruga B. Letcher C. Moore S. Pedrin S. Pedrin 43 SOPHOMORE CLA SS M.Ahonen T. Conley S. Dossetto M. C. Henderson K. Jordan M. Lepinski M. Bachand B. Backlund R. Barrette A. Blodgett M. Brennan A. Grayvold K. Danielson K. Dean M. Londo D. Massi R. Liimakka B. Linn D. Johnson L. Johnson I Pres. — K. Jordan, V. Pres. — S. Dossetto, Sec. — G. Pikka, Treas. c- S. Rydeski GRA DE TEN J. Massi C. McGinn T. Morrison D. Nordme J Novak C Olexa R. Ozzello S. Ozzello W. Ozzello T. Parker K. Perdrm K. Pelshaw b. Perttula R. Picoldi M. Pretti J. Rautiola The fifty-five energetic sophomores were under the sponsorship of Mr. Joe Forini and Mr. Bill Richards. Sophomores had a good year and they are fired up to make their Junior year even better! G. Pikka J. Pikka J. Ringsmuth S. Rydeski A. Saan J. Sawaski D. Skolasinski R. Tibaldo D. Wanmk R Williams T. Yon D. Zielinski NOT PICTURED: R Granato R Mattila D Reynolds J 45 V FRESHMAN CLASS T. Johnson C. Karling P. Kivi A. Lehtinen J. Lehto 46 GRA DE NINE « ----------------■— T. Lischalk S. Makela M. Miheve C. Milton D. Moore M. Movrich C. Myers D. Nurmi M. Pedrin R. Pedrin r-------------------- v There were fifty-nine students in the freshman class sponsored by Mrs. Kate Krznarich. The freshmen were involved this year with sports, student council activities, clubs, and keeping up with classroom work. The freshman class had a great year and is anxiously looking forward to next year. _________________________j J. Ozzello W. Parker M. Perona P. Pikka L. Ringsmuth P. Rydeski G. Sell J. Shauger M. Sibley D. Swett 47 EIGHTH GRADE $. Ahonen A. Ballone R. Bekkala B. Berno C. Blanksvard J. Blodgett J.Johnson M.Johnson W. Johnson 48 GRADE EIGHT D. Korpi B Krznarich J. Laessig M.Lane D Londo P Mahan Mr. Ken Forslund sponsored the eighth grade, which had sixty members. Many students were active in clubs, sports, or other extra-curricular activities. By the end of the year everyone was ready for their first year of high school. J P. Mattila S. Mattila M. Milievich W Moore P. Morrison M. Movrich T. Ozzello J. Parker D Pedrin W Pedrm K. Pelshaw J. Pikka M. Ringsmuth V. Ringsmuth J. Saari G. Skolasmski 49 SEVENTH GRADE A. Amore D. Annonson B. Blodgett L. Brennan M. Bugm L. Casanova J. Davidson E. Deloria B. Ferrari J. Geroux S. Granato K. Halvorson B. Harju W. Hedman M. Ikola K. Johnson S. Johnson W. Johnson D. Jurmu S. Kahila K. Kruger L. Maki GRADE SEVEN E. Moore M. Movrich D. Nelson S. Nordine U. Nurmi J. Nurmi G. Ozzello R. Pedrin The seventh grade, with sixty students, was sponsored by Mr. Wayne Foster. Their first year at the high school was busy and full of many new and different activities. They had class parties, participated in sports, and had an enjoyable year. S. Pedrin B. Perttula J. Pikka J. Pikka J. Pikka R. Richards K. Richter M. Ringsmuth R. Sampson C. Shirkey D. Singleton J. Smith D. Suckow 0 J. Swett J. Tibaldo J. Wuorinen R. Wanink G. Williams NOT PICTURED: J. Bowerman A. Saily w 51 FHA OFFICERS Pres. —J. Bolen V.Pres. — A. Blanksvard Sec. — S. Rydeski Treas. — P. Rydeski 1st Row: C. Karlmg, T. Lischalk, J. Bolen, A. Blanksvard, J. Daniels. 2nd Row: B. Delich, J. Vittone, C. Henderson, P. Broemer, S. Rydeski. 3rd Row: M. Pedrin, K. Kahila, C. McGinn, J. Wiita. 4th Row: P. Rydeski, J. Shau ger. Advisor Miss Carlson, D. Johnson. NOT PICTURED; K. Halberg. C I SOI Q FHA, with the leadership of Miss Carlson, meets once a month. Their goal is to help members assume roles in society through home economics education in areas of per sonal growth, family life, vocational preparation, and community involvement. D The Conservation Club meets every other Thursday throughout the school year. Under Mr. Maki’s guidance, they go on outings which include camping, skating, fishing and other recreational activities. D L. Maki — Advisor, S. Dossetto, H. Stavedahl, R. Williams, T. Grimes, K. Danielson, M. Londo, J. Novak, D. Wanmk, B. Hanson, K. Pelshaw, A. Saari, D. Zielinski. NOT PICTURED: K. Dean, J. Rautiola, R. Lnmakka. OFFICERS Pres. — A. Saari V. Pres. — R. Williams Sec.-Treas. — D. Wanink 1st Row: J. Pezzetti, T. Grimes, J. Zuidmulder, F. Lischalk, G. Pikka, J. Tibaldo, A. Kuusisto, C Doney. 2nd Row: M. Lepinski, T Hamilton, M. Perona, L. Richter, M. Poikonen, A. Kuusisto, S. Lepinski, D. Ringsmuth. 3rd Row: C. Karling, D Beckman, J. bawa ski, H Stavedahl, K. Danielson, G. Pikka, L. Johns, L. Ringsmuth. 4th Row: C. Doney, A. Blanksvard, D. Baynes, b. Rydeski, J. Bolen, C. McGinn, B. Delich, D. West, K. Dean, Mr. Davidson. r The W Club, sponsored by Mr. Allan Davidson, had many fund raising activities to purchase sports equipment and uniforms for the athletic teams. New cheerleader uniforms were partially paid for and new girls' track suits were purchased. By working at dances and sales, students had the satisfaction of working for needed sports items, and they performed a real service to the school. The officers for the year were Franki Lischalk — President, Sharry Lepinski — Vice President, Howard Stavedahl — Treasurer, and Ann Kuusisto — Secretary. The Chess Club, directed by Mr. Allan Davidson, has matches every Thursday night from November through March. Some members enter U.S. Chess Federation tournaments which take place throughout the year. Chess provides students with mental stimulation and is a life-long recreation. CHESS CLUB M. Danielson, J. Anderson, L. Kolesar, Mr. Davidson, H. Stavedahl. G. Pikka, J. Sawaski, D. Beckman, R. Cox, K. Danielson. OFFICERS Pres. — J. Sawaski V Pres. — L. Kolesar Treas. — H. Stavedahl Back.Row: L. Amore. M Nelson. R Skolasinski. T Morrison. J Ahonen. R. Pikka, B Johnson. S. Kuehnl, M. Paquette. C. Sampson. C. Rautiolla Middle Row: K Baker. F Lischalk. J. Letcher. C. Doney. J. Haukkala. S. Brennan. B. Tibaldo. Front Row: D. Heiberg. J. V.dakovich. S. Lepinski, T. Blodgett. D. Salli.. L. Ballone. J. Vittone. C. Wienandt, Mr Kastar. J. Velin. R. Mathis. L. Hill. K. Inkala ECHO STA FF EDITORS First Row: Underclassmen: Cindy Photography: Tim Faculty: Jeff Sports: Mark Second Row: Advisor: Mr. Kastar Features: Co-Editor: Seniors: Production: Co-Editor: Clubs: Rhonda Leslie Kathy Sue Jean Carrie r ■n The 1978 ECHO STAFF, under the supervision of Mr. Kastar, had a highly productive and successful year, which introduced eight pages of color, the first time color has been used. The staff was busy raising money throughout the year by collecting patrons, selling candy at basketball games, and selling subscriptions for the ECHO. Work began in March, 1977 and continued to March 1978. Planning and organization were key factors that helped bring about this finished product. V_______________ Seated: J Tibaldo, L Kolesar, R Mathis. K Inkala, J. Haukkala. 2nd Row: C. Doney, D. Baynes, G. Pikka, J. Daniels, L. Hill, P. Grayson, T. Grayvold, S. Dossetto. J. Lento. 3rd Row: C. Olexa, M. Nelson, M. Perona, A Kuusisto, M. Poikonen. Advisor: Mr. Mestnik. STUDENT COUNCIL r N Rhonda Mathis — President Janel Haukkala — Treasurer Leslie Kolesar — Historian Julie Tibaldo — Vice President NOT PICTURED: Kathy Inkala — Secretary The Student Council is under the sponsorship of Mr. Daniel Mestnik. The purpose of the Student Council is to obtain the ideas of the student body, promote better citizenship and to encourage better relations between the students and teachers. The activities of the Student Council included Homecoming, Dress-Up Day, hall decorating for Christmas, and many other activities. At the end of the year a banquet was held for all members. Front Row: L. Ballone, D. Heiberg, R. Pikka, J. Vidakovich, C. Doney, C. Wienandt. Back Row: C. Moore, R. Mathis, P. Grayson, R. Picoldi, M. Nelson, B. Tibaldo, S. Brennan. f Cardinal The Cardinal Staff worked hard to keep up with this year’s activities. Cooperation and dedication among staff members were key factors that helped the paper to be such a success. The staff, comprised by members of the Journalism class, was under the leadership of Mrs. Petroski. v_________________________ CO-EDITORS: Sue Brennan and Randy Pikka The Speech and Drama Class, only thirteen members strong, was one of the most active classes in high school. During the year we've gained experience in writing and performing skits, painting scenery, writing commercials, televising short plays, and debating important issues. We presented a skit, The Bionic Bird for the Homecoming program. A second skit, The Speed Boys' Close Encounters of The Losing Kind” was presented at the pep assembly culminating Spirit Week. Another of our projects this year was writing and televising short plays and commercials we'd written ourselves. Class members participated in debate on important issues such as alcoholism, and legalized abortion. All students were required to participate in the Forensic Festival in March. Speech and Drama has been a valuable experience for all students involved. 60 UE5CRVC SPIRIT WEEK r The Week of February 6-10 was designated as Spirit Week. Dress up day, bandanna day, hat and button day, sock day and red and white day filled the week with competition between classes. A pep assembly with a skit and banana eating contest concluded the week. We are glad this event has become a tradition at Wakefield High School, in hopes it will be carried on through the years. STAIRWAY TO HEA VEN “Stairway to Heaven” was chosen as the theme for the 1977 Junior Prom. The sponsors were Mrs. Petroski and Mr. Tuura. As you looked at the gymnasium with its star strung ceiling; walls decorated in blue, black, and silver; a stairway of silver, cotton, and glitter; and towering over all a ballroom ball with its silver tassle hanging to the floor; it was hard to believe that a few weeks earlier the gym was used for basketball tournaments. The Grandmarch, signifying the closing of the night, was led by the King and Queen, Matt Charlevoix and Judy Velin. They led forty-seven other couples in a march which ended in a heart-shaped constellation. Standing, L. to R.: Came Rautiola, Roger Skolasinski, King, Mark Nelson, Queen, Franki Lischalk, Ken Baker, Cindy Doney Seated: Tim Morrison, Penny Grayson, Robert Picoldi, Terri Blodgett. r HOMECOMING Wakefield's Homecoming for 1977 started on Friday, September 30th, with a parade. Following was the coronation of the homecoming king and queen, Mark Nelson and Franki Lischalk. At the coronation an award was given to Mr. Laun Maki’s Senior Physics class for the best float in the parade. On Saturday our mighty Cards played the Hancock Bulldogs, but unfortunately were defeated. CROWNBEARERS: Diane Kivi and Rollen Grayson Jr. “At Christmas play and make good cheer. For Christmas comes but once a year. Thomas Tusser Peter and Renee King Randy and Queen Rhonda Roger and Dixie Kathy and Chuck Top to Bottom: Cindy Doney Ann Kuusisto Carol Doney Sherry Lepmski Julie Tiba Ido Cindy Miskovich VA RSITY CHEERLEA DERS This year, the cheerleaders and majorettes have been quite active. The cheerleaders have sponsored many sales to pay for their new uniforms. But most of all they have worked very hard to keep up school spirit by poster making and cheering for our teams. The majorettes have provided many entertaining half time shows. Both groups deserve a lot of credit for their efforts at firing up the fans and the Cards. Advisors are Mrs. Krznarich and Mr. Pflughoeft. JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS Top to Bottom: Carol Karling Geri Pikka Michelle Lepinski Amy Kuusisto Rosemary Tibaldo F. Lischalk, J. Haukkala, C. Rautiola, J. Zuidmulder, J. Lehto, L. Richter. MAJORETTES 8,hH GRADE ti E E R L E A D 7th E GRADE s K. Pelshaw P. Danielson C. Hill J. Delich S. Ahonen P. Mattila L. Brennan K. Richter L. Maki L. Casanova D. Nurmi M. Kuusisto 1st Row: T. Grayvold, J. Massi, R. Barrette, D. Wanink, K. Pelshaw, J. Novak, C. Olexa. 2nd Row: D. Beckman, B. Dalbec, J. Rautiola, R. Lnmakka, K. Dean, S. Ozzello, R. Williams, M. Pretti, J. Sawaski. 3rd Row: Coach A. Davidson, Ass't Coach D. Lundeby. J. Foster, J. Sawaski. L. Maki, C. Belongie, T. Zuidmulder, B. Willing, R. Danielson, JM. Nelson, D. Hongisto, T. Krznarich. R. Delich, G. Pikka, Mgr J. Ahonen. Graduates are asterisked . High Jump — 1 st at Triangular 880 yd. relay — 1st at W. Pine BOYS’TRA CK The 1977 Track Team of W.H.S. took part in 8 meets, and with only 3 seniors graduating, the 1978 season appears promising. Records set were: T. Zuidmulder — 330 yd. low hurdles — 42.38 (Great Western record) and M. Nelson — 114'8 — in the discus (School record). Season’s Results: 4-28-77 White Pine Triangular 2nd 5-3-77 Ironwood Triangular 3rd 5-8-77 Ontonagon Invitational 8th of 8 5-9-77 Bessemer Invitational 4th of 8 5-10-77 Kramer Invitational 5th of 5 5-17-77 Great Western Conference 4th of 4 5-20-77 Regionals 7th of 12 5-28-77 U.P. Class D Track Finals 16th J 440 yd. dash — 1st — GWC 330 yd. lows GWC Record 42.38 1st — 100 yd. dash — White Pine Mile Relay G I R L S T R A C K 1st Row: G. Pikka, D. Manila , F Lischalk, R Singleton, S. Lepinski. D. Ringsmuth, J Tibaldo 2nd Row: R. Tibaldo, J. Pikka, M Ozzello, K. Pedrm, J. Vittone, J. Nurmi-, M Lepinski 3rd Row: Coach A Tibaldo, J. Zuidmulder, K. Jordan. L. Kolesar, M Bachand. L. Johns, D. Salli, A. Daniels , K, Redding . NOT PICTURED: J. Francesia , T. Blodgett. Graduates have . r The 1977 Girls' Track Team had a successful season taking part in 7 meets and winning the Great Western Conference. New GWC records set were: 220 yd. dash — R. Singleton — 28.93, 880 relay — (R. Singleton, F. Lischalk, K. Pedrin, D. Mattila) — 1:57.9, discus — J. Francesia — 80'2 , mile relay — (J. Zuidmulder, D. Mattila, L. Johns, D. Salli) — 4:41.06. 1 st place winners were: White Pine Triangular — 880 relay, 880 yd. run — L. Johns, 440 — D. Mattila, 220 — R. Singleton, mile relay, discus — J. Francesia. Ironwood Triangular — 100 — J. Nurmi, mile relay. Bessemer Invitational — 880 relay, 440 — D. Mattila, 220 — R. Singleton. GWC — In addition to above records — D. Mattila took a 1st in 440. Regionals — 220 — R. Singleton. After building a strong girls' track program Mrs. Tibaldo is retiring and leaving a good nucleus for the future. The 1978 season will be great! White Pine Triangular Ironwood Triangular Ontonagon Invitational Bessemer Invitational Great Western Regionals UP Class D Track Finals 2nd 2nd 5th of 6 2nd of 8 1st 4th of 11 16th V 440 Relay — Franki, Joyce, Gerl, Karen Kneeling: T. Ranta, J. Sawaski, R. Picoldi, R. Lehtinen, S. Kuehnl. Standing: M. Nelson, T. Zuildmulder, M. Blodgett, G. Doney, D. Ano-nich, D. Hakamaki, K, Dean, C. Belongie. NOT PICTURED: Coach E. Maki. N O. D 0 u b 1 e s M i k e D a v e No. 2 Singles — Tim C fiOKS’ TE No. 1 Singles — Dale f----------------- SEASON'S RECORD WHS OPP Ashland 4 2 Iron wood 1 6 West Iron Cty. 2 7 Hurley 5 1 Ashland 3 4 Marquette 0 7 Hurley 5 1 Bessemer 7 0 Washburn 7 0 Bessemer 5 2 MICHIGAN WISCONSIN MEET WAKEFIELD 3rd U.P. CLASS C D MEET WAKEFIELD 6th J 74 M. Halverson. A. Priebe, C. Wienandt. K. Inkala, J. Vidakovich, G. Pogliano, A. Kuusisto, C. Doney. COACH: Mr. Eugene Maki. ------------------- GIRLS TENNIS No. 1 Singles Ann M W SINGLES CHAMPION SEASON'S RECORD Ashland WHS 2 West Iron County 2 Lakeland 2 Ashland 1 Lakeland 1 Ironwood 3 MICHIGAN WISCONSIN MEET Ashland 23 Ironwood Wakefield 19 Hurley OPP 3 6 3 3 4 2 17 75 1st Row: Mgr. D. Londo, T. Grayvold. J. Rautiola, D. Zielinski, G. Parknowitz, R. Picoldi, R. Koivu, C- 5 q Olexa, B. Perttula, K. Dean, R. Cox, Coach J. Grayvold 2nd Row: Coach Daniels, M. Movrich, T. Yon, R. Picoldi, J. Sawaski, R. Liimakka, R ®lirKc ett, J- Ozzello, B. Parker. Lane. 3rd Row: R. Foster, R. Hemming, L. Boetto, R. Hedman, J. Williams, J. Novak, K. Backman, 0- r VARSITY FOOTBALL ■N The Wakefield High School Football Team took a lot of knocks in failing to win a game. However, good promise for the next year or two was shown as most of the players were 9th and 10th graders. Wakefield needs good team spirit, strong leadership, many boys and a strong desire to win if we are going to return to a winning tradition. Craig — Great Western 1 st Team — Offense End SEASON RECORD Hurley WHS OPP 6 30 Bessemer u 34 White Pine 0 36 Hancock 0 40 Northwestern 0 38 Ewen-TC 6 20 L’Anse 0 30 Crystal Falls 0 64 Rory — Great Western 1 st Team — Defense Guard Ryan and Chuck — Co Captains Ryan was the team’s Most Valuable Player and a Great Western 1 st Team Offensive Guard 1st Row: B. Parker, M Movrich, R. Hedman, R. Hemming, K. Backman, J. Williams. 2nd Row: T. Krzmarich. B. Perttula, K. Dean, T. Yon, J. Novak, D Swett, J. Ozzello, B. Dalbec. 3rd Row: A. Grayvold, J. Rautiola, S. Ozzello, R. Lnmakka, C. Olexa, D. Zielinski, R. Foster, L. Boetto, J. Sawaski. COACH: A. Davidson. JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL «■ I S. Lepmski, B. Delich, J. Zuidmulder, F. Lischalk, M. Ozzello, J. Daniels0, J. Pezzetti. T. Grimes, J. Blodgett, C. McGinn, M. Lepin ski0. Coach: Ray Niemi. 0Junior Varsity players. Mgr. — D. Baynes. GIRLS Varsity basketball SEASON'S RECORD WHS OPP WHS OPP WHS OPP Ironwood 29 28 Watersmeet 22 15 Marenisco 56 55 Ontonagon 25 57 Bergland 29 46 Bergland 20 61 Marenisco 35 37 Ewen-Trout Creek 26 32 Ewen-Trout Creek 38 51 Watersmeet 30 36 White Pine 28 31 Ironwood 38 36 White Pine 24 53 Ironwood 32 39 Marenisco 54 34 Ironwood 25 51 Ironwood-Catholic 28 30 Tournament Bessemer 32 45 Bessemer 33 36 White Pine 37 59 The girls' season was one of rebuilding. Lacking experienced senior veterans, the team finished with a 6 12 record. Two seniors playing their first year of ball, Franki Lischalk and Sharry Lepinski, will leave a team with 4 juniors, 1 sophomore, and 2 freshmen as a strong nucleus for next year. ALL GREAT WESTERN CONFERENCE TEAM Michelle Ozzello Teri Grimes HONORABLE MEN TION Jean Blodgett 78 A. Blanksvard, M. Poikonen, L. Ringsmuth, M. Pedrin, A. Kuusisto, J. Daniels, M. Lepinski, Coach 0. Niemi, J. Bolen. JUNIOR VARSITY ------------- SEASON S RECORD WHS OPP Ironwood 21 24 Ontonagon 13 54 Marenisco 42 23 White Pine 19 53 Iron wood 11 35 Bessemer 23 40 E-T-G- 9 35 White Pine 26 38 Iron wood 14 45 Ironwood Cath. 39 20 Bessemer 21 42 Marenisco 63 27 Bergland 41 63 ETC 29 50 Ironwood 20 45 Bergland 31 48 _____________ 79 P Danielson. J. Delich. C. Hill, D. Korpi, D. Pedrin, P Mahan, H. Johns, B. Krznarich, Coach P. Barrette. NOT PICTURED: M. Movrich. 8thGRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL ------------ WHS OPP Ironwood Catholic 15 26 Washington 14 29 St. Sebastian 20 10 Washington 12 20 Ironwood Catholic 18 14 St. Sebastian 22 6 Washington 14 32 Ironwood Catholic 18 16 St. Sebastian 17 11 Ironwood Catholic 18 12 St. Sebastian 30 14 Combined 7th and 8th grade teams. ________________________________ 7th GRADE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Kneeling: L Casanova. J. Bowerman, S. Pedrin, L. 8rennan, L. Maki. Standing: Mgr. 8 Harju, D. Nurmi, M Kuusisto, J. Swett, K. Halvorson, K. Olson. Coach: P Barrette -----------------------------' Kneeling: K. Backman. J. Forchette, J. Williams, B Parker. Standing: D. Bekkala, D. West, T Ringsmuth, C. Cormier, R. Hedman, COACH — D. Brunelle. WHS OPP West Iron County 36 56 E wen-Trout Creek 42 43 Hurley 51 57 White Pine 50 57 Bessemer 45 33 Iron wood 41 51 White Pine 35 45 Bessemer 45 53 Iron wood 31 78 White Pine 57 58 Hurley 48 52 Ewen-Trout Creek 41 47 Bessemer 59 68 Kneeling: J, Saari, D. Londo, M. Bruno, R. Bek kala, G. Skolasinski Standing: J. Grayvold, R. Doney, M. Lane, J. Blodgett, T. Ozzello, P. Yon, COACH — R. Valesano. WHS OPP Washington 32 30 Hurley 30 11 St. Sebastian 41 27 Washington 35 22 Hurley 34 24 St. Sebastian 56 6 Washington 26 27 Hurley 32 19 St. Sebastian 43 30 Iron wood Catholic Tournament: 44 29 Washington CONFERENCE and 24 20 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS! Kneeling: J. Pikka, G. Williams, M. Movrich, J. Wuormen, J. Pikke, D. Nelson. Standing: G. Ozzello, B. Bludgett, D. Cormier, J. Liimakka, R. Richards, COACH — A. Kastar. 8th GRADE 7th GRADE WHS OPP Washington 32 50 Hurley 10 22 St. Sebastian 30 17 Washington 17 26 Hurley 12 37 St. Sebastian 19 16 Washington 13 31 Hurley 20 36 St. Sebastian 39 49 Ironwood Catholic TOURNAMENT: 21 20 Washington 21 41 _________________7 D. Hongisto, M. Nelson, R. Liimakka, D. Zielinski, A. Newman, R. Picoldi, G. Pikka. M. Pretti, C. Olexa, C. Belongie, R. Williams. Kneeling: Coach Jim Daniels, Mgr. D. Gerbig. VA RSITY BA SKETBA LL SEASON S RECORD VARSITY JV WHS OPP WHS OPP West Iron County 55 68 40 49 Ironwood 40 83 55 44 L’Anse 52 93 46 67 Hurley 58 68 38 37 Ewen-T.C. 59 77 53 68 Houghton 70 54 51 31 White Pine 61 77 51 56 Park Falls 51 76 31 70 Ewen-T.C. 60 74 39 36 Marenisco 67 71 44 28 ------------- VARSITY JV Bessemer Iron wood White Pine Ironwood Cath. Bergland Hurley Hancock Ontonagon Bessemer North Dickinson OPP WHS OPP 103 35 40 82 19 57 110 32 51 64 42 44 69 51 41 88 50 52 75 69 30 54 70 40 39 83 54 57 WHS 73 57 65 53 58 69 34 52 61 55 J JUNIOR VARSITY COACH: D. Lane, J. Novak, B. Dalbec, R. Picoldi, J. Rautiola. D. Wanink, R. Barrette. Mark Chuck Craig VA RSITYIN A CTION Curtis Duane mu SKI TEA M Hodag Invitational Rhinelander — 7th U.P. Ski League Hancock — 7th U.P. and Northern Ski League — Indianhead — 8th U.P. Ski League Iron Mountain — 7th U.P. Ski League Marquette — 7th Regional Ski Meet Hancock — 10th K. Danielson, J. Knaack, K. Dean, B. Delich, B. Hanson, S. Makela, A. Saari, COACH: D. Paynter. Betsy Scott Kevin Brad Piano Solo Jane II rating Clarinet Trio — Jean, Sue, and Julie ill rating EAUCLAIRE MUSIC FESTIVAL Piano Solo Leslie I rating Piano Solo Ann I rating Baritone-Cornet Duet Tony and Teri II rating Leslie and Leslie II rating PA TRONS WAKEFIELD Ahonen Oil Company Aukee, Robert W„ D.D.S. 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