Washburn High School - Chequamegon Yearbook (Washburn, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1961 volume:

' I ? r at CHEQUAMEGON Washburn High School Washburn, Wisconsin FOREWORD Each life is filled with a number of clouds, clouds of warning, clouds of hope, clouds of sorrow, and clouds of happiness. As we go forward into life, we will have to be prepared to meet situations which these clouds forecast. We hope that we will be able to do this in a manner which will be a tribute to the training and preparation which we have received in our school, our home, and our community. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD DEDICATION ADMINISTRATION FACULTY SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISEMENTS DEDICATION MR. GEORGE NELSON We, the CHEQUAMEGON Staff and the Senior Class of 1961, dedicate the 1961 CHEQUAMEGON to Mr. George Nelson, who during the past four years has served as our teacher, class advisor, and our coach. George Nelson has been affiliated with one of the most vital aspects of our school life, our physical education program. Through his knowledge and skill as a teacher and coach we have benefited greatly, some of us reaching our goals as champions on the football field, the basketball court, or the baseball diamond. For those of us who have not been able to actively participate in the major sports events he has served as advisor for the Bowling Club, Student Council, and Ski Club. Through his understanding and guidance many of us have attained one of the most important acquisitions of our life, good sports- manship. We take this extreme pride in presenting this book as qpr tribute to him, a token of our appreciation for his efforts. CLASSES AT WORK Arbeit macht das Leben sllsz. Work adds zest to living. Anybody for Muffins? I ADMINISTRATION The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath; it is twice bless'd — It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes. it J SHAKESPEARE SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND SDCTY-ONE - complex, difficult, and possibly dangerous. Our schools must aid in training youth for a world unknown to our parents and not fully compre- hended by us. EDUCATION - good education is a neces- sity. The realization of the goals of youth is a complex responsibility - not only a challenge to teachers and parents but to each individual student as well. It is difficult to put a challenge on paper. I would rather look every student straight in the eye and say, I dare you. Yes, I dare you to achieve something that will make the future point to you with pride! SCHOOL BOARD Left to right: Mr. James D. Perry. Mr. Herb Swanson, Mr. Earl Ross, Mrs. Calvin Schwenzfeir, Mrs. Bob Lindsey, Mr. Percy Newhouse. 3 I dare do all that may become a man; Who dares do more, is none. SHAKESPEARE MR. H. BENTON German MISS A. HAASE Home Economics Art MRS. C. LINK Choir 5 MR. A. STODDARD Principal Commercial MRS. B. HAYDEN English Latin MR. G. NELSON General Science Biology Phy. Ed. Coach MISS C. ANDERSON History Civics 6 SECRETARIES Washburn High School 9 PATRICIA AMRAEN Patsy Modest and sweet, she can't be beat.” Homecoming 3; Banquet 2. 3, 4; Prom 3; Class Play 4. IOYCE BERGMAN Bugs You never know what you can do, until you have tried it. Bowling 1,2; Ski Club 3,4; Banquet 3; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom 3; Annual 4; Class Play 4; Choir 3, 4. GARY BRATLEY Gary They say miracles are past, but here I am gradua- ting at last. Basketball Manager 3; Football Manager 3; Banquet 3, 4; Prom 3; Choir 1. JUDITH CELMER Judy I can get along without poetry and walking, but who in the world can get along without talking. Bowling 2, 3; Ski Club 3, 4; Prom 3; Homecoming 1, 2. 3. 4; Banquet 3; Class Play 4; Class Treasurer 3; Forensics 2. 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Majorette 2. 3, 4; Hi Times 1, 2, 3, 4. 11 JAMES DAHL Jim” I'm not asleep. I'm just thinking.” Bowling 1; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3. 4. JANICE FLONES Jan Her heart is like the moon, there's a man in it.” Bowling 1,2,3; Ski Club 3; Prom 3; Cheerleader 1; Homecoming 1,2,3, 4; Banquet 3; Class Play 4; Choir 3,4; Class Treasurer 4; Annual 1,2,3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4. THOMAS FRECHETTE Tom” I'll try anything once and if I live long enough I'll try it again. ” Basketball 1,3; Football 1,4; Choir 1,2,3, Treasurer 4; Ski Club 3; Banquet 3.4; ”W” Club 3,4; Bowling 3, 4. ANNE GRILL Anne” When I think, I must speak. I'm always speaking. Bowling 4; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom 3; Choir 1; Banquet 3, 4; Forensics 1,2, 3. 4; Band 4; Class Play 4; Annual 3, 4; Hi Times 1,2, 3, 4. DONNA HENDRICKS Transferred, second semester, senior year. 12 JUDITH GUSKE Judy If laughing makes her live longer, she'll never die. ” Bowling 1,2; Ski Club 4; Banquet 2, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3, 4; Hi Times 3, 4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Choir 3, 4; Class Vice President 4; Forensics 3, 4. LYNDA HUDSON Lynda We can't all be good, of course I'm not bad either. Bowling 1. 2, 3; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 2, 3, 4; Prom 3; Choir 3, 4. RAYMOND JOHNSON Ray When I am not near the girl I love, I love the girl I am near. Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Bowling 3.4; Prom 3; Banquet 3,4; W Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1; Student Council 4; Class Play 4; Homecoming 3. MYRON LEAFBLAD Myron No flashy colors or a 'souped up car.' jusi plain and friendly like the nice guys are. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Ski Club Pres- ident 2,3,4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Banquet 4; Home- coming 3; W Club 1,2. 3,4. 13 JUNE LEDIN June Always happy, always kind, she’s the type we like to find. Homecoming 3; Class Play 4; Prom 3; Banquet 2, 3, 4; Choir 1, 4. RONALD MAASSEN Ron But . . . that's . . . WORK. Ski Club 3, 4; Class Play 4; Prom 3; Homecoming 3; Banquet 3,4; Forensics 1; Librarian 2; Student Coun- cil President 4; Class Secretary 3, Treasurer 3, Sec- retary 2. MICHAEL MALINOSKI Mike Doing something every minute, behaving isn't al- ways in it. Baseball 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Prom 3; Bowling 4; Football 2,3,4; Choir 1,4; Banquet 3.4; Homecom- ing 4; W Club 2, 3. 4. VIRGINIA MAUNU Ginny Honest as the day is long, but watch out when night comes. Homecoming 1,2, 3,4; Banquet 3, 4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Class President 3; Annual Art Editor 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 2; One-Act Play 3; Forensics 1.2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, 4; Cherry Pie 3; Choir 2. 3, 4. 14 HOWARD MOE Moe Don't try to convince me, I have my own ideas. Basketball Manager 1; Football 1,2,3; W CIud 2, 3; Homecoming 3; Banquet 3, 4; Class Play 4; Class President 1. JAMES NELSON Gidders I thought I caught myself studying. Baseball 4; Basketball 1; Football 2,3,4; Bowling 1, 2,3,4; W Club 2,3,4; Banquet 3,4; Prom 3. LENORE NELSON Lenny Sparkling eyes and dark hair, millions of friends and not a care. Bowling 1,2. 3, 4; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Banquet 3, 4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Class Vice President 1, Presi- dent 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Forensics 3; Stu- dent Council 4. LEROY OLSON LeRoy I must be quiet, I never say much. Prom 3; Banquet 3, 4. 15 RICHARD OLSON Dick Greater men than I have lived, but I doubt it. Basketball 1; Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; W Club 2, 3, 4; Prom King 3; Homecoming 3; Banquet 3,4; Choir 1; Class Vice President 2, 3; Class Play 4. NANCY PETERSON Nanc Happy-go-lucky, free from care, ready to do and ready to dare. Homecoming 1,2, 3,4; Banquet 3,4; Prom Court 3; Class Play 4; Choir 1, 4. BEVERLY PITTS Bev A short circuit with plenty of spark. Ski Club 3, 4; Homecoming 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Queen 3; Banquet 3, 4; Class Play 4; Choir 1, 2, 3. 4. HOWARD POTTER Howie Bashful and shy, oh what a lie. Ski Club 2; Banquet 3,4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Fo- rensics 2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4. 16 MICHAEL RODKEWICH Rocko I may yet be president, you can't keep a good man down. Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Bowling 1,2; Banquet 3,4; W Club 1,2, 3.4. TIM SMITH Smithy 'Twinkle, twinkle little star, oh what a bashful boy you are. Football 1, 2, 4; Ski Club 2. 4; Prom 3; W Club 1, 2, 4; Choir 1; Banquet 3. 4; Student Council 1, 3; Home- coming 1, 3. JUDITH SORENSON Judy- Full of pep, full of fun, she's a pal to everyone. Ski Club 3; Cheerleader 1, 2. 3; Prom 3; Banouet 3, 4; Class Play 4; Band 1,2; Class Treasurer 1. PHILIP STEPHENSON Phil The world belongs to the energetic, but after all, who wants the world?” Ski Club 2, 3; Class Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 1.2. 17 GLORIA TANNEBERG Gloria Nice little girl from down on the farm wouldn’t think of doing any harm. ” Banquet 3,4; Prom 3; Class Play 4; Hi Times 2; One- Act Play 2, 4; Band 4; Choir 1, 4; Forensics 1, 4. CAROL TAST Carol Like a coke she's peppy, sparkling, and gives you a lift. Homecoming 3, 4; Class Secretary 1, 4; Prom Court 3; Bowling 1, 2; Ski Club 3, 4; Banquet 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; Forensics 3, 4; Annual 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Times 4. LESTER WESTLING Les I never worry, I never fret, if I can't remember, I just forget. Prom 3; Banquet 3, 4. EDWARD WROBLEWSKI Foxie Girls interest me not - NOT MUCH. Football 1; Bowling 1; Ski Club 2. 3. 4; Prom 3; Ban- quet 3, 4. 18 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right; Janice Flones, Treasurer; Carol Tast, Secretary; Myron Leafblad, President; Judy Guske, Vice President. FAVORITES 20 CAROL TAST MYRON LEAFBLAD CLASS HISTORY 1961 We began our freshman year with forty-seven pupils. Many events occurred in this year. To raise money for our class we sold basketball pencils. We were invited to the freshman initiation party which was in our honor. As class activities we entered our freshman float in the Homecoming parade and gave a sophomore return party. We began our sophomore year with forty-three classmates. In this year our first event was initiating the new freshmen. Next we entered our sophomore float in the Homecoming parade. In our Junior year of 1959 we entered with a class enrollment of forty pupils. It was a busy year but full of many big events, which we juniors put on. The first was the Homecoming. A tragedy happened at this event in which our bon- fire material was ruined by rain. We sponsored the Homecoming dance with music provided by The Alley Cats. After the Homecoming we started making plans for our Holiday Hop, which was held at the DuPont Club, with A1 Gadda's orchestra. We put on a Valentine's Day dance with the music of the Off Beats and Mr. Haugen. Our next big event was tne Junior-Senioi oauquet. Our speaker was Mr. Stauffer, Mr. Stoddard gave the Invocation, and Richard Ol- son was the master of ceremonies. Our biggest event was the Prom. The king and queen were Richard Olson and Beverly Pitts. The theme was Rendezvous of the Stars. That night we danced to the music of the Northernlights. It was now our Senior year of 1961. We entered our Senior year with thirty- eight students. Our class advisors were Mr. Nelson and Miss Anderson. We planned a float for the Homecoming. A senior. Carol Tast, was chosen Home- coming queen. We sold light bulbs as a money making project to help finance our trip. We had our class play. The Professor Proposes, in February. The Junior and Senior Banquet was held in our honor. We made our class trip to Minneapolis on April 6, and returned on April 8. We began plans for gradua- tion. Our class colors were blue and white, the flower was red carnation, and our motto was, Our greatest victory is not in never falling but in rising every time we tall. the class cnose Carol Tast and Myron Leafblad as our class favorites. We lost a number of classmates but a new girl, Donna Hendrick, en- rolled in our class. We graduated with thirty-two students. 21 IN MEMORY OF OUR CLASSMATE The tragic death of James Edward Nelson in an automobile accident on February sixteenth has deeply saddened the hearts of his pals and schoolmates. Active in football during his years in high school and member of the All-Con- ference Team, James was held in high regard. His happy smile and ready wit won him a place of deep affection. As a member of the Class through twelve full years, Jim will be sadly missed as we approach graduation without him, our classmate and our friend. The Class of 1961 recalls with sadness Jimmy's untimely death and expresses its deepest sympathy to the members of his family. 22 BANQUET Our Speaker, Mr. Stauffer, and Toastmaster, Richard Olson. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held on April 23, 1960. The theme of our banquet was Some Enchanted Evening. The tables were decorated with bou- quets of yellow daffodils and white jonquils. The wall was decorated with black silhouette palm trees on an island, white clouds streaked with silver, and a large moon. The toastmaster for the evening was Richard Olson. A welcome was given by Virginia Maunu, Junior Class President. A response was given by Larry Stone, Senior Class President. Mr. Eugene Stauffer was the speaker. The banquet was sponsored by the mothers of the Junior Class. Shown above. Seniors enjoying the Banquet. 23 PROM The Coronation Grand March Rendezvous of the Stars was the theme of the 1960 Junior prom, with Rich- ard Olson and Beverly Pitts as royalty. The Juniors carried out their theme with an arched ceiling of blue and white crepe paper. The glittering letters of the theme were arranged on a blue background above the throne. Punch was served from a wishing well in the center of the floor. Music was provided by the Northern Lights. 24 Lovely Couples Radiant Queen CLASS PLAY SEATED, left to right: R. Maasen, J. Flones, V. Maunu, H. STANDING: G. Tannebetg, P. Stephenson, B. Pitts, Mr. Albers, N. Peterson, H. Potter, J. Bergman. The Senior play this year was entitled The Professor Proposes. It was a comedy in three acts. The play was presented during the last week of February. The members of the cast worked very diligently to prepare the play for its pres- entation. We enjoyed working with Mr. Albers who gave of his time in the direction of our play. We wish to thank the cast and everyone who participated to help make our play a success. What a line! Mr. Albers, the director 25 FIRST ROW, left to right: Carole Faulkner, Ann Nettleton, Lynne Foltz, Judy LaGrew, Delores Niska, Mary Benedict, Janet Roberts, Sandra Bodin, Sandra Gago. SECOND ROW; Sandra Marks, Antonia Guski, Karen Spears, Jim Lizotte, Al- bert Truchon, Tom Steen, Judy Malinoski, Dale Rose, Roland Wolf, Clay- ton Beebe, Sharon Sirois. THIRD ROW: Stance Guski, Bill Guski, Gary Hudson, Pete Rondeau, John Niemisto, Jack Louko, George Semb, Dan Larson, Steve Bachand, Dick Johnson. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Gerstenberger, Ed Stephenson, Bob Olson, Jack Bratley, Dave Grant, Mr. Haugen. With the Junior Class begins the approach to the summit of our high school career, similar to the cirrus-cumulus cloud which gradually ascends toward a summit. The personal skill and leadership ability of members of the class begin to assert themselves very positively in athletics, the Student Council, participation in the production of the Hi Times and the Chequamegon, forensics, and scholastic achievement. During our third year of high school we organize and plan the Junior Prom and the Holiday Hop. We third year students are open to new ideas, giving helpful suggestions, and having widely diversified endeavors. It is the Juniors who will transform today's plans and ideas into next Septem- ber’s progressive deeds of action. 27 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Sandra Bodin, Treasurer; Karen Spears, Vice President; Sandra Gago, Secretary; John Niemisto, President. I could have danced all night.” 28 This is really clowning around. Goodnight, sweet dreams! All work, no play. (ha) Look, Ma, no cavities! 29 Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour upon the stage And then is heard no more: SHAKESPEARE FIRST ROW, left to right; Elaine Reiten, Ken Peterson, Gary Sarver, Louise Faulkner, MaryLou Harnois, Mary Lynne Dittbrenner, Dianne Lund, Mar- garet Lukasiewicz, Dennis Kurschner, Judy Nelson. SECOND ROW: Joanne Flones, Linda Holman, Bill Bratley, Jill Branzell, Leroy Anderson, Terry Handberg, John Niska, Rudy Frechette, Jim Sveda. THIRD ROW; Mr. Albers, Daryle Lindell, Bruce Johnson, John Truchon, Ronald Stone, David Cook, Bob Sorenson, Miss Haase. FOURTH ROW; Howard Bolin, Richard Justice, Pete Sytsma, Roger Welton, Dennis Hudson. The Sophomore year erases many traces of doubt and perplexity which may have been carried over from the previous school year as the individual rises higher toward the goal of graduation in equivalent manner to the cumulus cloud which gives the impression of continually ascending. Now reasonably- accustomed veterans, they have sufficiently familiarized themselves with the curriculum and procedure of the high school to assume responsibilities. They begin to form into an organized plan of action as one sees the members of the class become recognized voices in discussion groups. In this school year, in- dividuals begin to stand out as leaders in many respects; forensics, scholarship, service to the school, character, and many other phases. During their second year, they begin to think for themselves. The Sophomores also widen their list of duties and engage in still more projects, such as their annual initiation party. With their energetic initiative, their succeeding two years should prove most constructive and valuable. 31 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Dennis Kurschner, President; Linda Holman, Secretary; Bruce Johnson, Vice President; Judith Nelson, Treasurer. Perfect class? Margaret Lukasiewicz and Sharon LeGrew wondering When will the cake be done? You open it, Lee Benton! warns Mary Dittbrenner. The seasoned Sophomores waiting to see those lucky Freshmen. 33 FIRST ROW, left to right; Tom Sarver, Carol Peterson, Kay Maki, Jim Anderson, Gary Dagsgard, Faye Henkel, Ed Kalinowski, Donna Faulkner, Joe Bachand, Lorraine Aiken, Judy Brown, Margaret O'Sullivan. SECOND ROW; Diane Grage, Nancy Leafblad, Riki Anderson, Janice Hudson, Antoin- ette Goldman. Sheryle Moe, Jane Taylor, Kathie Merila, Paula Newhouse, Gary Hove, Gary Steen. THIRD ROW; Tom Louko, Bill Bakkala, John Foltz, Mary Hebert, Alan Nelson, Charles Guski, Jerry Guski, Joanne Then, Susan Bergman, Larry Roy. FOURTH ROW; Mr. O'Bryon, Ken Stephenson, Jeff Arntsen, Lee Benton, Jerry Cadotte, Dick Williamson, Bob Sanger, Mr. Stoddard. The Freshman class, somewhat similiar to the lowest of clouds, the nimbus,” begin their four years of working toward graduation. They enter high school with apprehen- sion but soon accustom themselves to our routine and broaden their interests to accom- modate our activities. They become an integral part of numerous clubs, giving their time and talents. The Freshmen's hopes symbolize our hopes for the future. Their maturity must yet blossom forth before they can assume their role as world citizens. With modern pros- pectives and imaginative thinking they discover many new interests, subjects, and enter a different social setting. They begin to recognize their importance as a part of our school life. Freshmen find new and formerly unknown difficulties to surmount, new horizons to realize, and fine records in scholarship and attainment toward which to as- pire. The measure of their success will only be determined in the coming four years. 35 CLASS OFFICERS Left to right; John Foltz. Vice President; Allen Nelson, Treasurer; Donna Faulkner. President; Gary Hove. Secretary. This is the way we always dress! 36 Alos friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly: Then, heigh-ho, the holly I This life is most jolly! SHAKESPEARE Extracurricular activities hold an important place along with the academic subjects in a well balanced school life. Washburn High has a very active pro- gram which includes sports, drama, speech, music, and journalism. These activities help us attain the heights for which we are constantly striving in life. As we look back on the past year, we can see the achievements of a great many things. Among them are a football championship, a one-act play trophy, a successful forensics program, well received concerts, and an improved stu- dent government program. The students who participate in these various activities should be commended for the fine job that they have done. It should be remembered that the activi- ties are all done on the students' own time. In addition to saluting the students, the advisors should be given special recognition for all the time that they have devoted to the encouragement of a better extracurricular program. 39 ANNUAL FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Semb, Maunu, Miss Anderson, K. Spears, D. Niska. SECOND ROW; J. Celmer, A. Nettleton, D. Lund, M. Dittbrenner, S. Olson, L. Foltz, S. Gago. THIRD ROW; L. Holman, J. Flones, B. Sanger, L. Benton, J. Bergman, M. Hamois. The annual staff of Washburn High publishes a yearbook entitled Chequa- megon” each year. The officers are the editor, assistant editor, business man- ager, art editor, sports editor, and, in addition, an editor for each class. There are people who work on the advertising, those who work on the preparation of the yearbook, and an annual photographer. Early in the fall, advertisements are solicited from the local merchants. In October a drive for subscriptions is held. A money-raising project is planned for later in the year. The annual staff of our Chequamegon yearbook works hard each year in order to put out an annual that you would be proud to own. We work and slave away all our spare time in order that each and every ominous deadline is met promptly and efficiently. The yearbook is a storehouse of memories which depict student life through pictures, art work, and articles concerning our school life. 40 s K I C L U B The Ski Club of Washburn High, under the direction of Coach Nelson and Mr. O'Bryon, was very active this year. Officers elected by the club were Pres idem - Dan Larson, Vice President - Ed Stephenson, and Secretary-Treasurer - Sandra Gago. The club planned many night parties and outings to the local ski hill. This year Washburn organized a ski team which consisted of the following: Dick and Bob Olson, Ed Stephenson, Myron Leafblad, Dan Larson, and Ed Wroblewski. The team participated in many ski meets and brought honor to our school through their fine performance. s K I T E A M Left to right; Bob Olson, Ed Wroblewski, Myron Leafblad, Dan Larson, Dick Olson, Ed Stephenson. 41 Just watch me, girls' Well, let's try it again! Just resting a while! Now all I need is a hill! SEATED, left to right: Susan Bergman, Dan Larson, Ronald Maassen, Mary Benedict, Mary Lou Harnois. STANDING: Lenore Nelson. Rudy Frechette, Mr. Gerstenberger, Jeff Arntsen, Howard Bolin, Mr. Nelson, Peter Sytsma, Ed Stephenson, George Semb, Sandra Olson, Alberta Truchon. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of the Washburn High School has been very active dur- ing the past year, in improving our fine school. The council has increased its membership by having each class elect two representatives, one for a two year term and one for a one year term. This has increased student leadership of our school and has extensively improved the services rendered by the council to our school and community. They have sponsored several sock hops including a learning dance to in- cite interest in dancing. To increase participation in school activities, the council sponsored a very successful talent show. During the Christmas season the council placed a lighted Christmas tree on the roof of the school entrance. We were honored to host the District Student Council Convention this spring. It was a tremendous success in all aspects of high school leadership. (3 Representatives Representatives OFFICERS: Pres. Ron Maassen, Vice Pres. Playing back the recording of a meeting. Dan Larson, Sec.-Treas. Mary K. Benedict. Board of directors.' Student Council dance. FRONT ROW, left to right: Tom Sarver, Judy Nelson, Gary Dagsgard, Mrs. Benton, Louise Faulkner, Sandy Gago. SECOND ROW: Diane Grage, Mary Lou Harnois, Susan Bergman, Sandra Bodin, Sandra Olson. THIRD ROW: Karen Spears, George Semb, Lee Benton. ONE-ACT PLAYS When extracurricular activities are mentioned, athletics usually come to mind. But those who took part in one-act plays found tnem to be just as chal- lenging and rewarding. Twenty-five students tried out for one-act plays. The plays were Joint Owners in Spain and A Happy Journey to Trenton and Camdon. They were presented to the faculty for elimination. The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camdon was chosen to go on. It is a Thornton Wilder play. The action takes place during an automobile ride from Newark to Camdon. New Jersey. The players are a typical American family going to visit a married daughter. The play, being typical of Wilder, was presented without scenery. The play cast credited our school by winning the Indianhead League trophy at Mellen. Then it went on to the conference meet, which was held at Ondos- sagon. Since the judge was not present, all the plays were given the opportun- ity to go to the district meet. Our players decided not to enter further competi- tion. All of the play cast members are grateful to Mr. and Mrs. Benton who were willing to give up their time to help with the plays. 45 SEATED: S. Gago and G. Semb holding trophy; T. Sarver and K. Spears. STANDING: S. Bergman, L. Benton, Mrs. Benton. S. Gago being made up. 46 Mrs. Benton displaying corsage. FORENSICS FIRST ROW, left to right: T. Sarver, J. Nelson, L. Faulkner, D. Faulkner, M. Lukasiewicz, J. Celmer, L. Chanberlin, G. Tanneberg. SECOND ROW: C. Tast, P. Newhouse, M. Harnois, B. Pitts, J. Guske, N. Leafblad, D. Grage, D. Lund. THIRD ROW: A. Grill, B. Bratley, M. K. Bennedict, J. Roberts, C. Moe, J. Flonnes, J. Foltz, L. Holman. FOURTH ROW: J. Branzell, B. Johnson, H. Potter, D. Grant, J. Niemisto, L. Benton, K. Spears, A. Guski. The forensic team of 1960 had an extremely successful season. Due to hard work on the part of all the members and the two coaches, Mr. John Albers and Miss Mary Lou Brower, we attained the Indianhead title and trophy for the third year in a row. Members of the 1960 competition team were Janice Flonnes, Karen Spears, John Niemisto, George Semb, Bruce Johnson, Sandra Lund, Linda Pristash, and Mary Stephenson. John Niemisto, a sophomore, received an A rating, winning a chance in the state finals in Madison. He was the recipient of a B rating in the state contest. John's division was four-minute speech. 47 LIBRARIANS SEATED: Virginia Maunu, Dianne Lund, Karen Spears, Joanne Flones. STANDING: Nancy Mesner, Mr. Albers, Bill Bratley, Jill Branzell, Janet Lukasiewicz. The most valuable part of our high school is the library. The student has a variety of books, magazines, and newspapers from which to choose for either ref- erence work or reading for entertainment. The eight student librarians are under the direction of Mr. Albers, and are in the library during the seven hours of the day. They are there to assist the students in checking out books, locating books for reference, and general super- vision of the library. The librarians receive academic credit for this service. Our library is necessary for the intellectual and cultural growth of the student body. 48 BOWLING FIRST ROW. left to right: S. Gago, G. Hove, C. Faulkner. J. Eliason, S. Bodin, J. Taylor, K. Maki. T. Sarver. SECOND ROW: S. Olson, A. Grill, J. Roberts, J. Malinoski, J. Niska, M. Hebert, J. Foltz, M. Benedict, B. Bratley. THIRD ROW: T. Handberg, R. Johnson, P. Rondeau, P. Sytsma, M. Malino- ski, R. Justice, T. Frechette, J. Nelson. This year, as in the past, the students of Washburn High School formed a bowling club. This club, under the direction of Coach Nelson, was composed of eight teams. These teams competed against each other on Saturday at the DuPont Club. Each team is made up of five members. The teams bowl In two shifts, one at 1:00 o'clock and the other at 3:00 o'clock. 49 HI TIMES SEATED, left to right: A. Nettleton, D. Niska, J. Celmer, S. Gago, C. Tast. SECOND ROW; A. Truchon, M. Harnois, M. Benidict, J. Mallnoski, J. Roberts, J, Guske. THIRD ROW: Mr. Albers, George Semb, Mr. Stoddard. ■Hi Times is the name of the school paper put out by the students of Wash- burn High School. The Hi Times is published at various times during the school year. It contains stories, features, and news articles which include sports, class and organization activities. The staff is made up of an editor, Judy Celmer; assistant editor, Sandra Gago; business manager, Delores Niska; art editor, Ann Marie Nettleton; and sports editor, George Semb plus class editors and a number of typists, who work very hard to make each issue a success. 50 FIRST ROW, left to right: M. O’Sullivan, K. Maki, L. Faulkner, J. Guski, Mrs. Link, J. Niska, P. Newhouse, D. Faulkner, J. Nelson, C. Peterson. SECOND ROW: P. Amraen, D. Grage, D. Lund, B. Pitts. R. Wolf. D. Rose, L. Holman, N. Leafblad, J. Ledin, C. Tast. THIRD ROW; V. Maunu, J. Guske, T. Handberg, J. Truchon, T. Frechette, B. Johnson, D. Williamson, F. Henkel, M. Dittbrenner. FOURTH ROW: D. Halverson, J. Then, J. Bergman, G. Semb, J. Branzell, J. Flones, N. Peterson, K. Eliason. FIFTH ROW: R. Stone, G. Mager, M. Malinoski, P. Systma, T. Hebert, H. Bolin, J. Louko. CHOIR The Washburn High School Choir is under the capable direction of Mrs. Paul Link, who, in addition to directing the high school choir, also is the music di- rector of the DuPont Grade School. The high school choirs in Bayfield County have a music clinic each year wherein the participants learn new techniques of music from various instructors in institutions of higher learning. The clinic takes place during the day, and a public concert is given at night. Our choir is an active member in this clinic. Each class has an ensemble, the Freshman Girls Ensemble, the Sophomore Girls' Ensemble, the Junior-Senior Girls' Ensemble, and the Boys' Ensemble. Our school choir puts on lor the public a free Christmas Concert and a Spring Formal Concert annually. 51 FIRST ROW, left to right: C. Beebe, B. Johnson, D. Beebe, M. Dittbrenner, L. Smolen, L. Maunu, J. Taylor, H. Olson. SECOND ROW: D. Lund, N. Leafblad, D. Lampella, L. Nelson, K. Eliason, J. Haugen, E. Stephenson. S. Moe, K. Maki, H. Potter, J. Bodin, G. Heik- kinen. THIRD ROW: C. Tast, S. Bachand, J. Celmer, J. Flones, S. Gago, P. Stephen- son, D. Williamson, V. Maumu, L. Chamberlin, Mr. Haugen, S. Bodin, C. Hamois, J. Flones, S. Olson, J. Malinoski, A. Nettleton, J. Roberts, K. Levang, J. Foltz, M. Lukasiewicz, H. Bolin, L. Holman, L. William- son, G. Semb, J. Mager. BAND The complete Washburn High School Band consists of fifty-five members. Throughout the past school year, it has been very active, presenting the fall, Christmas, and spring concerts. The band is under the capable direction of Mr. John Haugen. The dance band is an organization which enthusiastically plays for school and civic events. It presents sock hops following basketball games and also various other events throughout the school year. The pep band also plays for school and civic affairs, including football and basketball games and pep sessions. This organization adds much to the school spirit. A memorable occasion for the pep band was entertaining the governor of Wisconsin at a banquet held in his honor. 53 FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Branzell, D. Lund, L. Nelson, M. Harnois, C. Beebe, B. Johnson. SECOND ROW: S. Bodin, P. Stephenson, V. Maunu, M. Dittbrenner, K. Eliason, H. Potter, L. Holman, G. Semb, H. Bolin, J. Foltz. FIRST ROW, left to right: K. Maki, L. Nelson, D. Lund, C. Beebe. SECOND ROW: E. Stephenson, L. Holman, J. Foltz, J. Bodin. THIRD ROW: G. Semb, P. Stephenson, S. Bodin, M. Harnois, D. Dittbrenner. 54 M A J O R E T T E S FIRST ROW, left to right: S. Gago, J. Celmer, J. Flones. SECOND ROW: C. Tast, A. Nettleton, J. Flones, J. Malinoski, J. Roberts, S. Olson. FIRST ROW, left to right; J. Branzell, M. Dittbrenner, L. Holman. SECOND ROW: G. Semb, S. Bodin, C. Beebe. B A N D 0 F F 1 C E R S 55 ATHLETICS KNEELING, left to right; Rudy Frechette, Gary Steen, Robert Sanger, Ken Stephenson, Jim Nelson, Tim Smith, Ronald Stone, Terry Handberg, Dick Williamson, Alan Nelson, Micheal Truchon, Jerry Guski. SECOND ROW; Bruce Johnson, Tom Frechette, Ray Johnson, Myron Leafblad, Dick Olson, Mr. Nelson, Mike Malinoski, Richard Justice, Pete Rondeau, Dick Johnson, Dale Rose. Jim Nelson carrying the ball in the DePadua Ray Johnson picking up a few yards, game. 57 CASTLE GUARDS Washburn Washburn Washburn Washburn Washburn Washburn Washburn 14 Minong 7 South Shore 32 Mellen 26 Solon Springs 12 DePadua 63 Minong 26 Mellen SUMMARY OF SEASON The Washburn High School Castle Guards were victorious this season in the Chequamegon Forest Conference, winning the trophy after a hotly contested game and season with the Mellen Granite Diggers. This conference has been in existence for only one year. The Guards ended the season with a 5 win, 1 defeat conference record. Scoring honors for the season went to the following players: halfback, Myron Leafblad, 63; halfback, Ray Johnson, 50; quarterback, Tim Smith, 26; end, Jim Nelson, 27; guard, Dick Olson, 6; end, Peter Rondeau, 1; and halfback, Alan Nelson, 1. Special recognition must be given to six senior football players this season. Each of these boys was picked by the conference coaches as members of the all-conference team. They were Dick Olson, Tim Smith, Ray Johnson, Myron Leafblad, Tom Frechette, and Jim Nelson. Special mention should be made not only to those who made the scoring columns each week in our successful season, but also to the boys who did the hard work defensively. To point out just a few of the outstanding linemen, there were Mike Malinoski, Dick Olson, Tom Frechette, and Richard Justice. Coach Nelson should be commended on the fine team he produced and the excellent job that they accomplished. 58 M. LEAFBLAD Halfback D. OLSON R. JOHNSON Guard Halfback T. FRECHETTE Center SENIORS J. NELSON End M. MALINOSKI Guard T. SMITH Quarterback 59 •FRONT ROW, left to right: Dennis Kurschner, John Niska, Mike Rodkewich, Dale Rose, Manager, Allan Nelson, Ron Roy, Gary Hove. BACK ROW, left to right: Bill Guski, Gary Mager, Richard Justice, Pete Systma, Coach Geo. Nelson, Asst. Coach, Jim O'Bryon, Myron Leafblad, Pete Rondeau. FRONT ROW, left to right: John Foltz, Bob Sanger, Lee Benten, Coach Jim O'Bryon, Ron Stone, Jeff Arntson, Ken Stephenson. BACK ROW, left to right: Tom Sarver, Dick Williamson, Gary Sarver. 60 SEASON’S RECORD The Washburn Castle Guards had a very disappointing season in the Indian- head Conference; they won one game and lost thirteen. In non-conference play Washburn did quite well, winning three out of the four games they played. The win-loss record for the season stands as four wins and fourteen losses. A total of 27 boys tried out for the team. The Castle Guards' five returning lettermen were Ray Johnson, Myron Leafblad, Mike Rodkewich, Jack Louko, and Gary Mager. High scorers were Mike Rodkewich—148, Ray Johnson—144, Gary Mager—141, and Jack Louko—138. Next year we are hoping for a better sea- son. Washburn 52 Hayward 51 Washburn - - - 38 South Shore 56 Washburn 37 Saxon - - 42 Washburn 34 Cable - - 56 Washburn 49 Ondossagon - - 64 Washburn - - - 43 DePadua - - - 57 Washburn 53 Bayfield 91 Washburn 43 Mellen 63 Washburn 52 Minong - - - — 50 Washburn - — - - - 40 Drummond 60 Washburn 38 DePadua - - - 33 Washburn 41 South Shore - - 55 Washburn 63 Saxon - - 50 Washburn 49 Cable - - - - 52 Washburn 46 Ondossagon - — 56 Washburn - - - 44 Bayfield • - - 70 Washburn 50 Mellen - - - 86 Drummond won by forfeit due to cancellation of game. 61 Get those rebounds Rocko Shooting 62 After a victory Guess who won? A” TEAM CHEERLEADERS Left to right; Sandy Gago, Mary K. Benedict, Judy Guske, Judy Malinoski. B” TEAM CHEERLEADERS Left to right; Mary Hebert. Nancy Leafblad, Donna Faulkner, Judy Nelson. 63 ADVERTISERS This above all — to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, 7 hou canst not then be false to any man. 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