Washburn High School - Chequamegon Yearbook (Washburn, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1956 volume:

t CHEQUAM V V %' ? A ELIZABETH RODKEWICH TOBY HOFFHINES------ JANIS HAUGEN....... ANNABELLE MESNER - - ■ ■ ---------Editor - Assistant Editor • Business Manager Art Editor w ■ JK 'J I Xj- ’PZt Jd isrjuu i Xj La ixX % fr L'-m J) JL xmJS. KJa oJ: nv '-K f v rus g tji s vrJir, • dedication r - ji v'l We, the Chequamegon Staff of 1956, dedicate this yearbook to the jy , Jl' S’ advertisers of previous years in grateful recognition of their contribu- to past yearbooks. ir. ■ fff c X. X'VVSf’' t AD DONORS WASHBURN ADS Washburn Foundry Club Udo oody Shop w'ftSh ijrn Theatre megon Creamery Hospital Association State Bank de Lunch ew Dairy Ungrodt Hardw y ' Norlin-Spears Welty's Service Station Stone's Grocery Tetzner's Market Bratley's Funeral Home ASHLAND ADS Hafts Thompson, Barber Moran Mode Bayyiew Service Station Saxe’s k Fleck's Service Station Wash-O-Mat Tyaol Service Station General Electric Thej Swan Quality Bakery % Elizabeth Hawkes Malmerg, Jeweler y Peterson Plumbing and Heating Johnson's Floral Shop Berquist Grocery Pic Ice Cream r Golden Glow Fisk's Repair Shop Brenning’s Economy Hdw. Lake Superior District Power Co. Gibson Coal Company Arcade Barber Shop Mr. Gilbert Larson, Photographer Estabrook-Swanson Agency Kurchner Rexall Drug Washburn Motor Company Harold's Food Service Bratley's Service Station Chequamegon Bakery Ben Franklin Store H. L. Musser, Chiropractor Dr. C.O. Beebe, Dentist Olson and Olson Building Materials, Inc Smith's Cash Market Anderson Sons Ed's D. X. Station The Children's Shop Lowe's Cities Service Roffers Chevrolet Washburn Times ttle Jewelry Store iWe. Hosking Sales and Service Stanley’s Department Store Crystal Laundry Ashland Lumber and Fuel Allure Beauty Shop Bay view Service Bertram Anderson Larry Holter, Signs The Hub Lew Anderson's Stem and Field - rf , 7, AD DONORS ern Cleaners oast to Coast ambles Hultman Locker Plant Cremo Bakery Commercial Electric Co. Stark Sport Shop Fred C. Smith Florist Sno-Wyte Bakery Johnson Furniture Beauty Nook Menard Hotel Robert Oien Roffers Chevrolet Eckman Printery V.J. Trinko John Deere Farm Equipment Budget Cafe Browser Book Shop Good Will Market Leo Fennessey Home Electric Heiber Shoe Shop Braun-Sinrud Smart Shop Til lie’s Tiny Shop Westman Paint Store Pioneer Creamery Scott Taylor and Co. Columbia Furniture Store Frank Tomlinson Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. Ashland Music Ashland Outlet F. W. Woolworth Cohod as-Snyder Garland City Music Ashland Daily Press Woodhead's Drug Store The Vogue McKinney's Rexall Drug Store National State Bank Rocket Cafe Modem Hat Shop Schiller's Ashland Shoe Shop Angvick's ,V“ Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Ashland Auto Dealers' Association Bodin Fisheries Carlson's Jewelry Union Nat'l. Bank New England Store McRae Studio Sweet Shop Bud's Market Northern Electric Iver Iverson Agency Gorevich Furriers Ashland Office Supply Garland City Gift Shop Coey's Texaco Service E. J. Bom and Co. 5J Gustafson Upholstery 3} Bauer Electric Bridgman-Russell Co. East Side Radio and TV Royal Jewelers Se Variety Store Studio hitney Music Ice and Coal f L 'Mito Parts ftz numbing and Heating Pig y-Wiggly Co. Cohodas Paeoli West End Webb Station Ashland Retail Clothing w M. %y ‘j Harehtng AlonyTo eihec Ah I .'«.( -'C� J • ' ’ £ la vf pr V- U ft ff '■ ' J, SUPERINTENDENTS MESSAGE My sincere compliments to the graduating class for having reached another of its goals. May each graduate have many stars to follow in the future and may each succeed. The Board of Education and the Faculty en- deavor to aid you on every hand. We hope you real- ize the merits of an education and will in your adult life aid youth as much as you can. May your Yearbook be a pleasant memory and your future dreams happy realities. BOARD OF EDUCATION Sta left to right: Mr. Louis Cuty, Mr. Herbert Swanson. Seated, left tonight; Mr. Earl Ross, President; Mrs. Calvin Schwenzfeiapl Miss plyira 1 'e, £lerk Mrs. Earl finson, Vice President; Mr. LeRoy Bishogysujje iendenj y y N $ fj' f T u Knoais the Troubles I’ve been FACULTY Standing, from left to right: John Albers, Northland College, B. A. ; Marvin Krueger, Stout State College, B. S., M. S.; John Haugen, Northland College, B. S. ; Eugene Stauffer, Northland College, Ph. B. ; Theodore Thomas, Superior State College, B. S. Seated; Barbara Hayden, Beloit College, B. A.; Jacqualyn Klatt, Gustavus Adolphus College, B. M.; Paul Ussel, St. Cloud State Teachers, B. S., University of Wisconsin, M. S. ; LeRoy Bishop, University of Michigan, M. A.; Alma Haase, Stout State College, M. S. ; Harriet Finley, Superior State College, B. ED. FACULTY AT WORK MISS FINLEY MISS KLATT MISS HAASE Social Science Choir Home Economics MR. USSEL Shorthand MR. ALBERS English MR. KRUEGER Industrial Arts MR. HAUGEN Band MR. STAUFFER Physics MR. THOMAS Athletics COOKS MRS. HELEN LINDQUIST MRS. ETHEL FERGUSON .V '. jy V Bus Drivers (Not Pictured) MR. HAROLD PETERSON MR. DOUGLAS PETERSON MR. OWEN SWANSON CUSTODIANS MR. WILLIAM GAUGER MRS. ESTHER MOE MRS. CYRIL KURSCHNER BARBARA AMEREIN Barb How can I study with some- thing more interesting on my mind? THOMAS BARRY Tom A smile on his face, a twinkle in his eye - deceive- ing isn't it? ELIZABETH BEDNARSKI Liz I don't believe in love at first sight, but I do believe in taking a second look. Choir 1-2-3-4; Hi-Times 1-2-3; Annual 4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Prom and Banquet 3. Basketball 1-2-3; Football 2-3-4; Vice President 2-3; W Club 4; Class Play 4; Homecoming 3; Prom and Banquet 3. Choir 1-2-3-4; Speech 2; Annual 4; Hi-Times 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Class Play 4. DONALD BERGMAN Don A little learning is a dangerous thing. Choir 1; Prom and Banquet 3; Class Play 4; Home- coming 3. THOMAS BURLAGER Tom In my locker my books do lie; they are at rest and so am I. Choir 1-2-3; Banquet Toast master 3; Prom 3; Home- coming 3. JOSEPH DE MARS Joe To work or not to work, that is the question. Football 3-4; Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3. RAYMOND DICKERHOFF Ray The answer to a certain maiden's prayer. Class Play 4; Choir 1-2-4; Glee Club 1-2; Prom and Banquet 3; Football 4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Class President 1. MARY JANE GRAGE Janie It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 4; Annual 4; Hi-Times 3-4; Prom and Banquet 3; Home- coming 3; Class Play 4. DALE FAULKNER JANET GIERZAK A driver is known by the fenders he keeps. Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming 3. Meg Laugh and be jolly; to worry is folly. Choir 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3; Student Council 4; Vice President 2-4; Sec- retary and Treasurer of Choir 2; Hi-Times Editor 4; Hi-Times 1-2-3; Annual 2-3; Forensics 2- 3-4. LORRAINE GUSKI Lome I blush and blush but all in vain. It doesn't ease the embarrassing pain. Choir 1-2-3-4; Annual 3-4; Prom and Banquet 3; Class Play 4; Glee Club 1; Home- coming 2-3. MARY ANN GUSKI Bunny She's sometimes sad; she's sometimes glad, a little mischievous but never bad. Choir 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1; Hi-Times 2-3; Prom and Banquet 3; Class Play 4. EVORA HANDBERG Evie Red hair, quick step, here’s a gal with a lot of pep. JAN1S HAUGEN Jan If you think she's quiet you don’t know her. ELAINE HEBERT Tut Oh, how I love to laugh and laugh and laugh. Choir 1-2-3-4; Girls’ Glee Club 1-2; Band 3-4; Pep Band 4; Annual 4; Class Play 4; Prom 3. Pep Club 2-3-4; Student Council 2; Band 1-2-3-4; Hi-Times 2-3; Class Sec- retary 4; Business Manager of Annual 4; Annual 2-3-4. Cheerleader 2-3-4; Stu- dent Council 2-3; Choir 1.-2-3-4; Hi-Times 1-2- 3-4; Business Manager of Hi-Times 4; Forensics 2-3-4; Annual 1-2-3. BRUCE HOKANSON Hokie As tall and friendly as they come. Treasurer 3; Prom and Banquet 3; Baseball 1-2- 3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Class Play 4; W Club 4; Homecoming 3. DENNIS JOHNSON Denny Night life is my life. Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Football 1-2-3; Prom and Banquet 3; W Club 3-4; Class Play 4. JANET McANDREWS Mickey Always happy, always free, nothing there is that wor- ries me. Hi-Times 1-2-3-4; Annual 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Band 1-2; Class Play 4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4. SHARON McMANUS NANCY MERILA Frosty These four things I’m better without: love, curiosity, freckles and doubt. Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 1- 2-3-4; Dance Band 2-3- 4; Forensics 2-3-4; Annual 2- 3-4; Class Play 4; Stu- dent Council 2. Toivo I am myself; I'm satisfied. Cheerleader 1-2-3-4; Choir 2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Hi-Times 1-2-3; Forensics 3-4; Class Sec- retary 1; Class Play 4; Annual 4. If every smile were worth a penny, she'd be a millionaire by now. Choir 1-2-3-4; Class Play 4; Class President 2-3; Homecoming Queen 2; Forensics 3-4; Art Editor of Annual 4; Co-Editor Hi Times 4. ANTHONY PIKUS Tony What is more ambitious than seeking pleasure? Football 1-2-3-4; Basket- ball 1-2-3-4; Prom King 3; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming King 2; W Club 3-4; W Club Pres- ident 4. ELAINE RENO Babe Her hair is no more sunny than her heart. Choir 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Hi-Times 2-3-4; Student Council Vice Pres- ident 4; Class Secretary 3; Prom Queen 3. ELIZABETH RODKEWICH Betty She has a heart of gold and wants a man to melt it before she is too old. Annual Editor 4; Co-Editor Annual 3; Hi-Times 1-2-3; Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Band 1- 2-3-4; Librarian 1-2-3. MARY ANN ROY CAROL STEEN JOHN STEEN She looks shy but we know differently. Choir 1; Hi-Times 1; Li- brarian 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Class Play 4. A little engine with a lot of steam. Choir 1; Glee Club 1; Hi- Times 2-3; Annual 1-2; Student Council 3; Librarian 4. Becks I like work, it fascinates me. I could sit and look at it for hours. Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming 3. JEAN STEPHENSON Jeannie The key to her heart is constantly changing key rings. Choir 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Annual 4; Hi- Times 2-3-4; Forensics 2- 3-4; Class Treasurer 1; Librarian 3. THOMAS TUTOR Tom Whenever I feel like work- ing, I lie down until the feeling goes away. Choir 3-4; Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3. JAMES UTPADEL Red And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all he knew. Basketball 4; W Club 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Student Council President 4; Class Play 4. ROBERT WELTON Bob He doesn't make a lot of noise, but he's one of Washburn's finest boys. Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming 3-4. LUELLA WEST LING Lulu She's a girl of silence; she's a girl of sense. Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming 3. THEODORE WROBLEWSKI Ted 1 can resist anything ex- cept temptation. Class Play 4; Prom and Banquet 3; Homecoming 3-4. CONSTANCE ZANTO Connie One enemy is too many. Hi-Times 2-3-4; Choir 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2- 3-4; Class Play 4; Librarian 3; Class Treasurer 4; Holly Queen 4. LAWRENCE WOLAK Larry Many great men have died anu I don't feel so well. Hi-Times 2; Choir 1; Glee Club 1; Prom and Banquet 3; Class Play 4; Home- coming 4. ELIZABETH ZANTO Betty Talkative and full of fun, that's Betty the friend of everyone. Hi-Times 2-3-4; Choir 1-2-3-4; Prom and Banquet 3; Glee Club 1-2-3-4, President 4; Homecoming 3. SENIOR CLASS FIRST QUARTER The game started with a jump ball with our Freshman class officers as our team and Miss Finley as our coach. Naturally we were initiated into the league. SECOND QUARTER After a brief time out we come back into the game, only stronger. A basket was made when we had our chance to initiate. THIRD QUARTER Back again after the half. Because our Prom and Banquet turned out so well, our score was raised and we were stars. Our star players were our Prom king, Tony Pikus, and his queen, Elaine Reno. FOURTH QUARTER We aTe still leading in our last and final quarter. We have choosen blue and pink as our team's colors, and the pink carnation as our flower, the game will be over on Tuesday, May twenty-ninth, 1956. Mickey Tom B. Barbara Bruce Meg Nancy M. BABY PICTURES ■WMOi'tfOaVNWOOOM Alio «4 P� • «« W3JV1 77 2 JUNIORS First row, left to right: Mr. Haugen, Barbara King, Joanne Embertson, Toby Hoffhines, Frances Frechette, Mary Jane Mesner, Florence Porter, Pauline White, Caroline Tanne- berg, Mr. Albers. Second row: Nonnie Vienneau, Richard Brown, John Lukasiewicz, Richard Tutor, Thomas Newhouse, John Utpadel, Jon Haugen, John Overby, Thomas Schindler, Sharon Rodkewich. Third row: William Amtsen, Joan Holman, Eileen Truchon, Nancy Garland, Warren Wicklund, Irene Guski, Ronald Carlson, David Bratley, Fourth row; James Benedict, Howard Anderson, Robert Carlson, Patrick Sheridan, David Hanson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Our Junior Class of 1957, consisting of thirty-three eager Freshmen, entered Wash- burn High School in 1953. Like all other Freshmen, we were initiated. What a relief to get it over with! Our Sophomore year was a very active one. We initiated the Freshmen and we helped raise money for the gym by running the concession both. This Junior year has been our busiest time. Members of our class have taken part in all school activities. We sponsored the Homecoming and everyone worked hard to make the prom and the banquet a success. BCOtGC ABBOTT SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORES First row, left to right; Miss Finley, Sandra Bratley, Edna Bodin, Janice Olson, Karen Frechette, Karlyn Welton, Karen Larson, Roberta Malcheski, Ethel Niska, Mary Ellen Amson, Miss Haase. Second row; Patricia Zanto, John Celmer, George Lampella, Donald Olson, Lee Lamoreaux, George Williamson, Terry Hoffhines, Joseph Pikus, James Palm, Clyde Gauger, Diann Cuty. Third row; Richard Peterson, Maxine Rogers, Ellen Smith, Gloria Niemisto, Jeannette Doucette, John Ferguson, Jane Gago, David Ledin, Karolynn Zinski. Fourth row: Jack Amrein, Lee Arntsen, Larry Peterson, Robert John- son, Dennis Ross. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September 7, 1954 thirty-eight blushing and very excited Freshmen entered Wash bum High. We were pretty green” at first but in a few weeks we were fairly well- adjusted. We were initiated November 5. What a night that was! One I'm sure we'll all remember. A year has passed and now we are Sophomores. With the help of Miss Finley and Miss Haase, our class is and will be a success. We took our turn at initiation on November 4th. A DuPont bag project brought us both fun and badly needed money. YOUNG AT HEART dt by CAROLYN LEIGH Mu ic by JOHNNY RICHA FRESHMEN First row, left to right: Mr. Krueger, Karen Leafblad, Barbara Johnson, Janice Lukasie- wicz, Kathleen Lizotte, Mary Lou Holman, Shirley Tast, Kathleen Burlager, Dorothy Maki, Catherine Cousineau, Charlotte Brown, Joyce Jacobson, Mr. Thomas. Second row; Leroy Eliason, Shirley Amrein, David Guski, Judith Mesner, Lew Ellyn Sytsma, Paul Blanchard, Robert Soulier, Ronald Johnson, Harold Maki, Mary Jean Halverson, Donna Moe, Stuart Taylor, Sharon Scott, David Guski. Third row; James Zanto, Charles Gierzak, Peter Guski, Shirley Raarup, Helen Bergman, Phyllis Pesce, James Malcheski, David Niem, William Wedin, Judy Dahl, Arlene Maunu, Frank Mesner, Leslie Potter. Fourth row; Charles Browne, Walfred Louko, Harlan Ledin, Clarence White, Jack Rude, George Malinoski, Donald Stephenson, Larry Badura, Larry Christian- son. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY September 6, 1955, fifty Freshmen entered Washburn High full of excitement and curiosity. We had our initiation on November 4th, and now we are considered a part of the School. We have Freshman talents in chorus, band, cheerleading, basketball, and football. ANNUAL STAFF First row, left to right; Janet McAndrews, Evora Handberg, Caroline Tanneberg, Janis Haugen, Betty Rodkewich, Toby Hoffhines, Annabelle Mesner, Barbara King, Miss Finley. Second row; Roberta Malcheski, Mary Jane Mesner, Eileen Truchon, Lorraine Guski, Frances Frechette, Karen Larson, Pauline White, Nancy Merila. Third row; Sharon Scott, Gloria Niemisto, Elizabeth Bednarski, Jean Stephenson, Barbara Amrein, Edna Bodin, Shirley Tast. Fourth row; Mary Jane Grage, Diann Cuty, David Hanson, Sharon Rodkewich, Sharon McManus. The Chequamegon staff of '56 is proud to present to the school and faculty this year's annual. We hope this book will serve to remind you of your many pleasant experiences with the faculty and classmates. Toby Hoffhines, Assistant Editor; Janis Haugen, Business Manager; and Annabelle Mesner, Art Editor, have spent time and effort in assisting Betty Rodkewich, Editor, and Miss Finley, Advisor, with the planning of the annual. HI-TIMES STAFF First row, left to right; Mr. Ussel, Nonnie Vienneau, Mary Ann Guski, Annabelle Mesner, Janet Gierzak, Elaine Hebert, Sharon Scott, Caroline Tanneberg, Mr. Albers. Second row; Evora Handberg, Betty Zanto, Janice Olson, Mary Jane Messner, Jean Stephenson, Toby Hoffhines, Elaine Reno, Roberta Malcheski, Ethel Niska. Third row; Sharon McManus, Connie Zanto, Tom Burlager, David Hanson, Sue Rodkewich, Nancy Garland, Mary Jane Grage. si) 'T J tX , V . w + 'jo BAND First row, left to right: Tom Schindler, Shirley Tast, Warren Wicklund, Ethel Niska, Betty Rodkewich, Karen Leafblad, Patsy Zanto, Sharon McManus. Second row: Jean- nette Doucette, Karen Larson, Lee Lamoreaux, Ronald Johnson, Lew Ellyn Sytsma, Karen Frechette, Denny Ross, Dick Tutor, Janis Haugen, David Kiemi, Sue Rodke- wich, Don Stephenson, Jon Haugen, Mary Jane Grage. Third row: Elaine Hebert, Catherine Cousineau, Shirley Raarup, Karlyn Welton, Joanne Embertson, Annabelle Mesner, Mr. Haugen, Terry Hoffhines, Tom Newhouse, Harold Maki, Joan Holman, John Overby, Charles Brown, Paul Blanchard, Leroy Eliason, Sandra Bratley, Evora Handberg, Kerry Zinski, Nancy Merila. NANCY JOAN ELAINE A CHEERLEADERS Left to right; Joan Holman, Nancy Merila, Elaine Hebert, and Nancy Garland. PEP BAND Left to right: Roberta Malcheski, Karen Frechette, Betty Rodkewich, Janis Haugen, Jon Haugen, Jom Schindler, Tom Newhonse .Larry Christianson, Evora Handberg, Mary Jane GragM, Mr Haugen, Sharon Rodke cfrygharon McManus, Judy Lampella, and Jeanette Ewucette. CHOIR First row, left to right: Leroy Eliason, David Guski, David Niemi, Harlan Ledin, Thomas Tutor, Clarence White, Jack Rude, Richard Tutor, James Malcheski, Raymond Dicker- hoff, Stuart Taylor, Frank Mesner. Second row: Barbara King, Nonnie Vienneau, San- dra Bratley, Ethel Niska, Gloria Niemisto, Joanne Embertson, Edna Bodin, David Guski, Anna belle Mesner, Evora Handberg, Raymond Guski. Third row; Betty Zanto, Mary Ann Guski. Mary Ellen Amson, Joan Holman, Elaine Reno, Nancy Merila, Eliza- beth Bednarski, Janet Gierzak, Roberta Malcheski, Barbara Amrein. Fourth row; Karen Frechette, Lorraine Guski, Frances Frechette, Irene Guski, Connie Zanto, Diann Cuty, Jean Stephenson, Elaine Hebert, Patsy Zanto. Fifth row-. Karen Larson, Nancy Garland, Miss Klatt. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB First row, left to right: Judy Dahl, Shirley Amrein, Elizabeth Bednarski, Helen Berg- man, Jean Stephenson, Shirley Raarup, Karen Leafblad, Nancy Merila, Arlene Maunu, Miss Klatt. Second row: Janice Lukasiewicz, Mary Lou Holman, Annabelle Mesner, Sharon Scott, Joyce Jacobson, Kathleen Burlager, Shirley Tast, Catherine Cousineau, Dorothy Maki. Third row: Barbara Johnson, Donna Moe, Mary Jean Halverson, Lew Ellyn Sytsma, Judy Mesner, Elaine Reno. B CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Jane Gago, Sandra Bratley. Stand- ing: Karen Leafblad, Mary Lou Holman. LIBRARIANS Seated, left to right; Carol Steen, Roberta Malcheski, Richard Tutor. Standing; Mary Ann Roy, Karen Leafblad, Mr. Albers. STUDENT COUNCIL Seated, left to right: Eileen Truchon, Toby Hoffhines, Ethel Niska, Elaine Reno, Janet Gierzak, Roberta Malcheski, Barbara Johnson, Karen Frechette. Standing: Stuart Taylor, Tom Newhouse, David Hanson, Mr. Stauffer, Jim Utpadel, Richard Tutor. KING TONY, QUEEN ELAINE Crownbearers: and their court. TEDDY GIERCZIC, KATHIE PETERSON. King Tony and Queen Elaine leading the Grand March. Homecoming Queen Jeannette First prize winner; Senior Float W CLUB i First row, left to right; Jim Zanto, Harlan Ledin, Tom Barry, Bruce Hokanson, Jim Utpadel, Tony Pikus, Denny Johnson, Jack Amrein, Tom Newhouse. Second row; Bill Amtsen, Jim Benedict, Pat Sheridan, Bob Carlson, Howard Anderson, Larry Badura, James Malcheski, Ronnie Carlson, Mr. Thomas. As was to be expected, the 1955-56 edition of the Washburn football team turned in a winless season. With the loss of eight starters from last year's team and with only three returning lettermen, they lacked the needed experience to make a good ball club. We do not expect winning teams every season but we do like to feel that our teams are doing their utmost to win. With the return of many members of this team we will be looking forward to a successful season next year. t U 7b Vj, _ First row, left to right: Bob Johnson, Howard Anderson, Jack Amrein, Warren Wicklund, Jim Benedict, Second row: Bill Arntsen, Jim Palm, Tom Barry, Tom Newhouse. Third row: Ron Carlson, Don Stephenson. Fourth row: John Celmer, Joe DeMars, Paul Blanch- ard. Bob Welton. Fifth row: Ray Dickerhoff. Joe Pikus, Jim Zanto, Jim Malcheski, Stu Taylor. Pat Sheridan. Sixth row: George Malinoski, Haren Ledin, John Steen, Tony Pikus, Bob Carlson, Jim Utpadel. A BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right: John Celmer, Ronald Carlson, Bill Arntsen. Second row: Jack Rude, Jack Amrein, Pat Sheridan, Jim Utpadel, Bob Carlson, Tony Pikus, Bruce Hokan- son, Bob Johnson, Jim Benedict, Coach Thomas. B BASKETBALL TEAM First row, left to right; David Niemi, Paul Blanchard, Warren Wicklund, Peter Guski, Charles Gierzak. Second row: Mr. Stauffer, Dennis Ross, Howard Anderson, George Malinoski, Jon Utpadel, Harlan Ledin, Bob Soulier, Jim Malcheski, Jim Zanto. BASKETBALL Washburn vs. St. Ambrose Washburn vs. Maple Washburn vs. Cable Washburn vs. South Shore Washburn vs. St. Ambrose Washburn vs. South Shore WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SEASON (including tournament) INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PLAYER GAMES FG FT A FT PER PTS AVG FOUL P. Sheridan 20 123 143 94 .657 340 17.0 51 B. Carlson 20 94 132 82 .621 270 13.5 54 B. Amtsen 20 97 83 60 .723 254 12.7. 47 R. Carlson 20 82 63 37 .587 201 10.6 42 J. Utpadel 20 52 91 52 .571 156 7.8 46 J. Benedict 16 8 19 11 .579 27 1.7 27 B. Hokanson 13 9 24 14 .583 32 2.5 18 B. Johnson 10 8 11 6 .545 22 2.2 8 J. Utpadel 4 1 2 2 1.000 4 1.0 3 H. Anderson 2 1 2 1 .500 3 1.5 1 J. Celmer 3 0 0 0 .000 0 0.0 2 A. Pikus 1 0 4 3 .750 3 3.0 2 Team Total 20 475 574 362 .630 1312 65.6 -- Opponents 20 ... ... ... — 1101 55.0 -- SEASON RECORD OF COMPETITIVE SCORES W ashburn 62 Hayward 51 Washburn 76 Mellen 62 Washburn 73 Park Falls 67 Washburn 58 South Shore 72 Washburn 80 Iron River 41 Washburn 63 De Padua 59 Washburn 67 Drummond 54 Washburn 78 Saxon 68 Washburn 61 Bayfield 44 Washburn 65 Cable 45 Washburn 73 Bayfield 43 Washburn 72 Ondossagon 60 Washburn 48 De Padua 50 Washburn 59 Drummond 46 Washburn 52 Mellen 41 Washburn 77 Iron River 52 Washburn 54 St. Ambrose 59 Washburn 58 South Shore 52 TOURNAMENT AT WASHBURN W ashburn 71 South Shore 56 Washburn 65 Maple 79 INDIANHEAD LEAGUE FINAL WON LOST PCT. Washburn 11 1 .917 South Shore 10 2 .833 Cable 7 5 .583 Saxon 7 5 .583 Ondossagon 6 6 .500 Drummond 4 8 .333 Mellen 4 8 .333 Iron River 3 9 .250 Bayfield 2 10 .167 JUNIORS SOPHOMORES PROM Our class of 1956 put on a very successful prom, the first to be held in Washburn's new gymnasium. The gym was beautifully decorated as King Neptune's Garden. A treasure chest served as a punch stand; a large cardboard drawing of King Neptune and an old ship surrounded by sand helped to complete the deep-sea effect. The coronation of King Tony Pikus and his Queen, Elaine Reno, was followed by a grand march. Music was furnished by Francis White and his orchestra. BANQUET The Seniors were honored at a banquet given by the Juniors on April 23, 1955. The room was beautifully decorated to the theme of Stars over Morocco. A delicious turkey dinner was furnished by the ladies of the Christ Lutheran Church. The menus were written in French. Boys from the Sophomore class, dressed as Moroccan waiters, served. After the dinner, Tom Burlager, our toastmaster, introduced a program of songs and speeches. HOMECOMING On the 14th and 15th of October the annual Washburn High School Homecoming was celebrated. A pep rally and a bonfire were held on Friday night. Speeches were made and the cheerleaders led the group in cheers and in the school song. Saturday afternoon the band led a parade of gaily-decorated floats to the football field where our team lost by a close score of 6 to 0 to De Padua. That night. Queen Jeannette Doucette and her King, Jack Amrein, led the Grand March which was followed with music by Katie Hicks. PROPHECY Date - December 30, 1971 Place - Arcade - Janet Gierzak, Prop. Elaine Hebert, one of the Physical Education instructors at the University of Wis- consin, was visiting her old hometown of Washburn, Wisconsin. Down at the Arcade, Elaine and Janet talked for hours but we’ll bring you only a bit of their conversation. It went like this: Elaine - and did I ever tell you that Tom Tutor is in the Navy? He joined right after high school and he's still with it. On my way up I stopped in Stevens Point for gas. Guess who walked past? Liz Bednarski. She's now chief bottle-capper at the Squirt Co. there. Janet - Remember when Janis Haugen used to spend her noon hours teaching games to the kids in the grade school? Well, she's still teaching Physical Education but now she’s getting paid for it. Tom Barry has charge of the Physical Education program for the grade school boys and is also coach for the High School B team in basketball. He and Tony Pikus have been fighting for years as to which should be the A team coach but Tony Pikus seems to win. While we’re on the subject of school, did you know that ad- ditions are being built on both schools? John Steen discovered uranium in his oats field and he donated $100, 000 to the school. He also gave Bruce Hokanson $50, 000 as an investment in Bruce's new invention. It's a Stable to Table” milk machine that milks, pasteurizes, flavors, bottles, caps, and delivers the milk right to your doorstep. Elaine - Have you read the latest best sellers - The Lives and Loves of Today’s Famous Pianists by Jean Stephenson? The sales have been tremendous because of Liberace's high recommendations. The first chapter is about Sharon McManus, who has become famous since her recent recital in Carnegie Hall. Senator Mary Ann Guski attended one of Sharon's performances last spring on her trip home from Paris, where she attended the latest peace conference. Janet - Look at that flashy car tearing by! It's Ray Dickerhoff’s brand new Oldsmobile. He's the best salesman Roffers ever had. His pretty wife, Annabelle, is now head nurse at the Trinity Hospital. Luella Westling and Mary Ann Roy have carried out their am- bition to become lady mechanics, and now work for the Ashland Body Works where they service nothing but the best - Cadillacs. Elaine - Your mentioning the word nurse reminded me that I saw Janet McAndrews and Carol Steen as they tore past me on their way to work at Madison General, late as usual, no doubt. Janet - That reminds me. Dale Faulker has recently advanced to the rank of General in the Army, due to his heroic actions during W. W. III. He is quite a famous person now and just think - he was a classmate of ours!!! Guess whom I saw on TV the other night? Barbara Amrein demonstrating Helena Rubinstein cosmetics! She won the joy by sub- mitting the winning slogan, Used Helena for the Bean - Ah! Elaine - I met another member of our class the other day but not under very pleasant conditions. I was going through Drummond and Jim Utpadel gave me a ticket for speed- ing. I tried turning my feminine charms on him but it didn't do any good; he still be- lieves strongly in inequality for women. He’s Chief of Police at Drummond now. Another old classmate of ours lives there too, Don Bergman, who owns the Drum Theater. Janet - When Evora Handbert took over the Washburn Theater, Don figured he was just out of luck, I guess. Say, Open House in on the radio, let's listen for awhile. This is Tom Burlager with Open House. Stay in tune with us for two full hours of music. The number six song 16 Bushel will be sung by Nancy Merilla. ” I must know where some more classmates are - oh yes! Elaine Reno is still pounding typewriter keys in the High School office and Joe DeMars is Mr. Bishop's head janitor. It seems a lot of our class stayed right in school. Another thing, did you know that Larry Woiak has worked his way up to manager of our foundry? He has expanded it so that it is now the biggest foundry in Northern Wisconsin. - ring - Hello! Bob Welton? No, he isn't. Where is he? Why he left on a safari to Africa three weeks ago. I hear he has his eye on an African princess. Elaine - Betty Rodkewich is now head operator of the telephone company because of her heroic efforts during the terrible flood last spring. Betty stuck to the switchboard through thick and thin, saving many lives though endangering her own. Have you read of Lorraine Guski’s latest job? She designs space suits for Betty and Connie Zanto. They’re working for a research foundation in Chicago and are planning their first trip to Mars for next week. Mary Jane Grage is in Chicago now, too. She runs a big roller rink there and I hear she is really rolling! Janet - There are only two members of our class that we haven't discussed so far. Denny Johnson and Ted Wroblewski. Elaine - I know where Denny is. He lives in Hollywood and is a hair stylist for Warner Bros, and Ted Wroblewski is in Hollywood working for Paramount Studios. In his last picture he is described as a Second Marlon Brando. Janet - Isn't that just marvelous! Fifteen years ago. I never imagined our class would make such a wonderful contribution to society. SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Barbara Amrein, will my love for school to anyone. I, Thomas Barry, will my ability for pestering people to Charles Browne. I, Elizabeth Bednarski, will my soft, sweet voice to Karen Frechette. I, Donald Bergman, will my jobs to anyone who thinks he can take them away from me. I, Thomas Burlager, will my ability for dozing in class to Bill Amtsen. I, Joseph DeMars, will my attentiveness in class to Richard Peterson. I, Raymond Dickerhoff, will my parking place to Joe Pikus. I, Dale Faulkner, will eagerness to graduate to all the freshmen. I, Janet Gierzak, will my sense of humor to Toby Hoffhines. I, Mary Jane Grage, will all I have, except my interest in boys, to Patricia Zanto. I, Mary Ann Guski, will my art of chewing gum to Sue Rodkewich. I, Lorraine Guski, will my ready smile to Mr. Krueger. I, Evora Handberg, will my mischievous ways to Dianne Cuty. I, Janis Haugen, will my love of Physical Education class to anyone. I, Elaine Hebert, will my talent as a cheerleader to Sandra Bratley. I. Bruce Hokanson, yrill my talkative ways to David Bratley. I, Dennis Johnson, will my pretty wavy hair to Donald Olsen. I, Janet McAndrews, will my brown eyes to Janice Olson. I, Sharon McManus, will my reserved spot on the honor roll to John Celmer. I, Nancy Merila, will my dreams of the future to Joan Holman. I, Annabelle Mesner, will my ability to speak in Social Problems to Peter Guski. I, Anthony Pikus, will my ability to get along with women to Tom Newhouse. I, Elaine Reno, will my pony tail to Eileen Truchon. I, Elizabeth Rodkewich, will my tumbling ability to Nonnie Vienneau. I, Mary Ann Roy, will my shyness to Irene Guski. I, Carol Steen, will my quiet and bashful ways to Mary Jean Halverson. I, John Steen, will my idle hours to Pat Sheridan. I, Jean Stephenson, will my love of Home Economics class to Helen Bergman. I, Thomas Tutor, will my study habits to Roberta Malcheski. I, James Utpadel, will my ability to argue in Social Problems to next year’s class. I, Robert Welton, will my football ability to Jim Palm. I, Luella Westling, will my love for farm life to Nancy Garland. I, Lawrence Woiak, will my Dad's car back to him. I, Theodore Wroblewski, will my an of digging up the parking lot to John Overby. I, Elizabeth Zanto, will my height to Larry Peterson. I, Constance Zanto, will my carefree ways to Donna Moe. ANNUAL STAFF AT WORK m SCHOOL DAZE