Washburn High School - Chequamegon Yearbook (Washburn, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1969 volume:

CHEQUAMEGON WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL WASHBURN, WISCONSIN WA SHB URN IS .. . Contempla tive, 2 0 UTGOING, Omnipotent, 3 COOL!!! 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication - - Yearbook Staff Administration Seniors-------- Juniors------- Sophomores - - Freshmen - — Organizations - Activities - - - Athletics - - - DEDICA TION The end has come, as come it must To all things; in these sweet June days. The teacher and the scholar trust The parting feet to separate ways. They part; but in the years to be Shall pleasant memories cling to each, As shells bear inland from the sea The murmur of the rhythmic beach. - John G. Whittier 6 We, the Senior Class of ’69, dedicate this “Chequamegon” to Mr. David R. Kedrowski. For three successful years he has been a most faithful advisor. His understanding and guidance have proven invaluable during our high school years. Mr. Kedrow- ski graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1960. He is also a graduate of Stevens Point University with a B.S. degree in U. S. History and a minor in Sociology. He began teaching at WHS in the fall of 1966. On August 22, 1964, Mr. Kedrowski and Carla Gerard were married in Stevens Point. They are now the parents of two chil- dren, Michelle Lynn, age 4 and Mark Anthony, age 1. Another member of the household is their dog, Peggy Ann. 7 YEARBOOK STAFF MAKING DECISIONS Miss Fredrick, Adv., A. Maassen, B. Volak, P. Pearson, D. Dagsgard, J. Branzeli, L. Kelly, B. Peterson, R. Morrison, S. Bolin, M. Lindsey, M. Schwenzfeier. N. Meyer, G. Pearson, M. White, D. Haugen, J. Justice, W, Sytsma, P. Wesferlund, C. Handberg, K. Smolen, W. Sytsma, C. Corning, Editor. Under the auspices of our editor and advisor, the 1969 Annual Staff again man- aged to meet every deadline, finance the job, and turn out another annual. This year had turned each talented member into photographers, writers, and typists. Unsuspect- ing classmates found themselves captured on film as they stealthily took candids. Long hours were spent after school working on layouts and write-ups. The 1969 Chequame- gon has attempted to capture some of the year's action for your memory and enjoyment, 8 ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION MR. KORPELA, Superintendent Mr. Ernest J. Korpela is leaving us after three years of heading the Washburn school system for. as we all know, he has been elected assemblyman of our district. Although we are sorry to see him go, we know he will carry out his new job as well as his old and we wish him luck in his new career. MR. STROM, Principal Mr. James C. Strom continued his third year as principal of W.H.S. Not only does Mr. Strom run our school smoothly but attends and watches over all our school activities and teaches Senior Math. We gratefully recognize the time and effort he spends to. make our school a success. 10 SCHOOL BOARD AT IT AGAIN SEATED, left to right: Mrs. Lorraine Sanger, Clerk; Mrs. Betty Lindsey, Mrs. Shirley Haugen. STANDING: George Schultz, Ernest Korpela, Emil Branzell, Bernard Kelly. Our school board members have put in count- less number of hours seeing that our school con- tinues to function smoothly. We, the students at Washburn High, are happy to have such dili- gent workers. And we especially want to thank then! for contributing financially to our year- book. II MR. GARY NELSON Boy’s Phy. Ed.. Football Coach, Ski Team Coach MR. HAROLD BENTON German I, II, German Club Advisor, National Honor Society Advisor, Geography MRS. ARLENE PETERSON Art MR. JOHN ALBERS Physics, Chemistry, English II, Forensics Coach MR, PAUL KOPP Industrial Arts, Driver's Education, Ski Club Advisor MR. LAVERN BASINA General Math, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II MISS SHARON FREDRICK English 9.10,12. Forensics Coach, Annual Advisor 13 MR. ROBERT GASPERINI A-Team Basketball Coach MR. BRUCE RAPPS Biology, Intermediate Science MRS. DIANA JOHNSON Typing I, II, Bookkeep- ing, Shorthand, Office Practice, Hi Times Ad- visor 15 MR. MARVIN NEVELA B Team Basketball Coach MRS. GLENNA ANDERSON Girl’s Phy. Ed., Cheerleader Advisor MR. DAVID KEDROWSKI World History, U.S. History, Government, Economics, Student Council Ad., Ski Club Ad. MR. STANLEY CARLSON Guidance, Psychology 16 MRS. JENETTE NELSON Home Economics, Home Ec. Club Advisor SECRETARIES KEEPING THE SCHOOL RUNNING MRS. GEISERT Keeping up to the fast pace of the going generation are our efficient secretaries. Mrs. Sanger, Mrs. Geisert, and Mrs. Peter- son are our behind the scenes workers. The students of WHS are thankful for the superb job they do in working for the better- ment of our school. MRS. SANGER MRS. PETERSON SPECIAL SERVICES - WE APPRECIATE THEIR WORK COOKS: Mrs. Tutor and Mrs. Heikkinen W.H.S. could not func- tion without the fine job our special services have done. We thank them for the good food, clean school, and transportation. MAINTENANCE: Mr. Swanson Mrs. Bellile Mr. Bush 18 BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Warren, Mr. Olson, Mr. Smith SENIORS Time it was, And what a time it was, It was ... A time of innocence A time of confidence Long ago ... It must be I have a photograph. Preserve your memories They're all that's left you. - Paul Simon And now, in the wake of our last days, it is a time of nostalgia, of remembrance ... VENICE BY NIGHT, VICTORY STREET, ATHENIAN INTER- LUDE, hours of jokes, hard work, a smile and a good luck!, successful endeavors. For us, it is also a time of gratitude: to those who helped us make the memories, Thank you. SR. ADVISORS: Mr. L. Basina, Mr. G. Nelson, Mrs. J. Nelson, Mr. D. Kedrowski. STANDING: Treas. M. S. Lindsey, V. Pres. A. Meyer, Sec. A. Maassen. SEATED Pres. L. McAllan. 20 Wayne Anderson Karen Bakkala Susan Bolin Jim Branzell Jim Bratley Debra Dagsgard Lynn Embertson Richard Harnois Michael Haugen Pearson Pederson Bruce Peterson Wayne Randall Roberts Joseph Then Schwenzfeier Patricia Topping Barbara Volak Faith Wolf SENIOR DIRECTOR Y WAYNE ANDERSON - One-Act Plays 1; Football 3-4; Homecoming 3-4; Prom 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. KAREN BAKKALA - Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4; Foren- sics 1-2-3-4; Choir 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3; Home- coming 1-2-3-4; Library Cadet 4; Home Ec. Club 1-2-3-4; Ski Club 3; Prom 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Majorette 2-3-4. SUSAN BOLIN - Student Council l-2-4-(Sec. - Treas.); Annual Staff 2-3-4; Hi-Times Staff 1- 2- 3-4-(Co-Editor); Forensics 1-2-3-4; One-Act Plays 3-4; Choir l-3-(Sec.-Treas. )-4; Band 4; Dance Band 4; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 4; German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecom- ing 1-2-3-4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Major- ette 2-3-4. JAMES BRANZELL - Class Pres. 2; Annual Staff 3; National Honor Society 2-3-4; German Club 1-2- 3; Letterman's Club 3-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Bas- ketball l-2-3-4-(Co-Capt.); Ski Club 3; Home- coming 1-2-3-4; Prom 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3- 4; Student Council 3; Badger Boy's State 3; Track 4. JAMES BRATLEY - Class V. Pres. 1; German Club 1- 2; Letterman's Club 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2; Baseball 1-2-4; Ski Team 1-2-3-4; Ski Club 1- 2- 3-4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom Court 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Track 4. DEBBIE DAGSGARD - Annual Staff 2-3-4; Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4; One-Act Plays 1-2-3; Choir 1-3- 4; Pep Club 3; Library Cadet 1; Home Ec. Club 3- 4; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom 1; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Color Guard 2-3. LYNN EMBERTSON - Class Sec. 1-2-3; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 3-4; Hi-Times Staff 2-3- (Co-Editor)-4; Forensics 3-4; One-Act Plays 3-4; Choir 1-3-4; Band 3-4; Pep Band 4; Cheerleader 2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 4; German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecoming 1-2- (Court)-3-4; Prom 1-2-3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Majorette 2-3-4-(Head Majorette). RICHARD HARNOIS - German Club 1-2; Football 2. MICHEAL HAUGEN - Band 1-2-3-4; Dance Band 1-2- 3-4; Pep Band 1-2-3-4; German Club 1-2-3; Foot- ball 1-2-3; Basketball 1-2; Ski Club 3-4-(Pres.); Homecoming l-2-3-(Court)-4-(Court); Prom 2-3- (Court); Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. RICHARD HOLMAN - Class V. Pres. 2; Forensics 1; German Club 1-2-3; Letterman's Club 2-3-4; Foot- ball l-2-3-4-(Co-Capt.); Basketball 1-2-3-4; Base- ball 1-2-3-4; Homecoming l-(Court)-2-3-4; Prom Court 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. RONALD JACK - Transfer Student 2; German Club 2-3; Letterman's Club 3-4; Football 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3- 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Track 4; Ski Club 3; Home- coming 3-4; Prom 3-(King)-4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. THOMAS JUSTICE - German Club 1-2-3; Football 1-2- 3; Basketball Manager 2; Baseball Manager 3; Home- coming 1-2-3-4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. ROBERT KARA BA - Transfer Student 2; Library Cadet 2- 4. LINDA KELLY - Student Council 4; Annual Staff 2-4; Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4; Forensics 1-2-3-4; Choir 1- 3-4; Cheerleader 2-3; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 3-4-(Pres.); German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 2- 3-4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom 1-2-3; Junior- Senior Banquet 3-4; Majorette 2-3-4. DIANE KLUGE - Hi-Times Staff 3; Forensics 3-4; One- Act Plays 3-4; Choir 1-3-4; Pep Club 3; Library Cadet 1-3-4; Home Ec. Club 3-4; Homecoming 1- 2- 3-4; Prom 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Majorette 2-3-4. MARY SUE LINDSEY - Class Treas. 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff 2-3-4; Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4; Forensics 2-3- 4; One-Act Plays 2-3-4; Choir 1-3-4; Band 1-2-3- 4; Pep Band 2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 4; German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecoming 1-(Court)-2-3-4; Prom 1-2-3-(Court); Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. 24 ANNE MAASSEN - Transfer Student 3; Class Sec. 4; Annual Staff 3-4; Forensics 3-4; One-Act Plays 3; Choir 4; Pep Club 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Home- coming 3-4-(Court); Prom Court 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 4; Color Guard 3-4; LESLIE McALLAN - Class Pres. 1-3-4; Annual Staff 3; Hi-Times Staff 3; Forensics 1-2-3-4; One-Act Plays 1-2-3-4; National Honor Society 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Dance Band 2-3-4; Pep Band 1-2- 3-4; Library Cadet 2; German Club 1-2-3; Home- coming 1-2-3-4; Prom 2-3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Badger Boyjs State 3. ALEX MEYER - Class V. Pres. 3-4; Forensics 1-2-3- 4; One-Act Plays 3-4; Band 3-4; Pep Band 3-4; Library Cadet 2; Homecoming 3-4; Prom 3; Jun- ior-Senior Banquet 3-4. ROBERTA MORRISON - Annual Staff 2-3-4; Hi-Times Staff 2-3; National Honor Society 3-4; Home Ec. Club 2-3-4-(Treas.); German Club 3; Junior- Senior Banquet 3-4. TIM OLSON - One-Act Plays 1; Lettermen's Club 2- 3-4; Football 2-3-4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1-2- 3-4; Ski Team 2-3-4; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecom- ing 1-2-3-4; Prom 2-3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3- 4. PEGGY PEARSON - Annual Staff 1-2-3-4; Hi-Times Staff 1-2-3-4; Forensics 2-3-4; Choir 1-2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Dance Band 2-3-4; Pep Band 1-2- 3-4; Cheerleader 1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 4; German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 2-3-4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom l-2-3-(Court); Jun- ior-Senior Banquet 3-4. MAE PEDERSON - Transfer Student 3; Home Ec. Club 3. BRUCE PETERSON - Student Council l-2-3-4-(V. Pres.); Annual Staff 3-4; Forensics 1; German Club 1- 2-3; Lettermen's Club 3-4-(Pres.); Football 1- 2- 3-4-(Co-Capt.); Basketball 1-2-3-4; Ski Club 3; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom 1-2; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. WAYNE RANDALL - Band 1-2; Pep Band 1-2; Ger- man Club 3; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. LEROY ROBERTS - Choir 1; German Club 3; Letter- men's Club 4; Basketball l-2-3-4-(Co-Capt. ); Prom Court 3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. MARY SCHWENZFEIER - Annual Staff 3-4; Hi-Times Staff 3-4; Forensics 1-2-3-4; One-Act Plays 3-4; Choir 2-3-4; Band 4; Pep Club 3-4; Home Ec. Club 3-4; German Club 1-2-3; Ski Club 3-4; Homecoming 1-2-3-4; Prom Court 3; Junior- Senior Banquet 3-4. JOSEPH THEN - Choir 1; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4. PATRICIA TOPPING - Transfer Student 4; Home Ec. Club 4. BARBARA VOLAK - Transfer Student 2; Annual Staff 4; Hi-Times Staff 3; Forensics 2-3-4; National Honor Society 4; Choir 4; Band 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Prom 3; Homecoming 2-3-4; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Color Guard 2-3; Badger Girl's State 3. FAITH WOLF - Hi-Times Staff 4; Choir 1-4; Band 3-4; Pep Band 4; Pep Club 4; Home Ec. Club 4; German Club 1-2-3; Junior-Senior Banquet 3-4; Color Guard 2-3-4. 25 1969 GRADUATION 26 Valedictorian - LESLIE McALLAN Salutatorian - ROBERTA MORRISON Leslie McAllan receives diploma from Board President, Mr. George Schultz. I Guest speaker, Richard Anderson, spoke on success. Washburn High School Senior Class of 1969 - educated we go. 27 JUNIORS FIRST ROW: V. Schillinger, M. Malinoski, D, Maunu. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Johnson, Adv., E. Swanson, M. White, Miss Fredrick, Adv. THIRD ROW: D. Pratt, D. Justice, R. Leino. FIRST ROW: R. Gierczic, B. Foss, M. Volak, M. Nelson, Mr. Haugen, Adv. SECOND ROW: C. Eliason, C. Stauffer, B. Holman. THIRD ROW: T. Benedict, M. Amrein, M. Strychar- ske, G. Truchon, C. Handberg. FIRST ROW: K. Smolen, K. Malinoski, C. Corning, C. Carlos. SECOND ROW: Mr. Carl- son, Adv., D. Bruneau, S. Swiston, J. Karaba. THIRD ROW: J. Lindsey, T. Foltz, E. Leino, W. Smith. President - J. Meyer, V. President - W. Sytsma, Treasurer - W. Sytsma, Secretary - K. Arntsen. 30 I always have a doughnut on my ski pole! We began our third year of high school ready to undertake all the responsibilities of Juniors. Our first big job was Homecoming which was enjoyed by all, from the bonfire to our football victory to the music of the Small Society. Spring brought on our next project, the Junior- Senior banquet, at which we honored the Seniors and faculty to the theme of It's a Small World. Love is Blue filled the atmosphere for over forty couples at the Junior Prom. Simple decorations and music by the System provided a wonderful evening for all. We now look forward to being Seniors. Gee, I liked that story, Mr. Albers. 31 M. Strycharske gives J. Then some adrenalin. J. Meyer and M. White play with chemistry set. W. Sytsma - talking! Miss Fredrick and W. Sytsma planning annual. M. White sings Aaah! K. Malinoski helping C. Carlos with chemistry. 32 SOPHOMORES FIRST ROW, left to right: K. Cook, J. Roberts, K. Zifko. C. Larson, J. Bergman. SECOND ROW: C. Stryhcharske, J. Butterfield, B. Malinoski, R. Bergman, J. Pratt, P. Dagsgard, J. Holman, K. Guski. FIRST ROW: P. Kluge, S. Lowe, L. Carlson, R. Schwenzfeier, S. Anderson. SECOND ROW: J. Celmer, J. Gago, J. Bodin, R. Stone, T. Stauffer, L. Schule, W. Jack, R. Guski. Pres. R. Johnson, Treas. J. Justice, V. P. L. Niemi, Sec. D. Haugen. FIRST ROW: P. Westerlund, M. Hove, J. Peterson, D. Ga- b 5r. SECOND ROW: J. Swiston, D. Ledin, G. Pereau, J. Hoff, C. Anderson, R. Olson. THIRD ROW: M. Lindsey, B. Cuty, T. Chaney, B. Olson. 34 Tim Lundquist - Janet and I will show you how to fix a broken heart. You're beautiful! You're beautiful! This is more fun than tinker-toys! The sophomores started the year by selecting Denise Gaber as our Homecoming Queen candidate and entering our float, Let's Water Mellen, in the Homecoming Parade. Next came the annual Freshman Initiation held on Oct. 11. As was our purpose, we gave the Frosh a pretty good scare. Winter soon fell on Washburn High and in between our many activities of skiing, basketball, and study- ing, we managed to put on the Christmas Dance. It proved to be one of the highlights of the snow season and was enjoyed by many of our reveling students. In our constant quest for money-making projects, we again decided to sell the Tom Watt kits. These, as last year, gave us a big lift to our treasury. So we come to the end of another good year, but we expect that the next, our junior year, will be the most rewarding yet. Robbie, what answer do you have? 35 C. Larson, K. Zifko, C. Strycharske. I don't think Jim knows what this is. R. Johnson - HALT! Come on, team! Now, students, this is commonly known as a branch. T. Stauffer Hanging in there. 1 R. Johnson, J. Justice, B. Cuty, D. Haugen, B. Olson, L. Niemi. 36 freshmen FRONT ROW: C. Maunu, K. Shanks, A. Westling. SECOND ROW: R. Peterson, M. Carlos, D. Thoreson, T. Woiak, N. Rogers, T. Volak. THIRD ROW: Mr. Rapps, Adv., M. Strycharske, D. Thoreson, J. Then, OFFICERS: Pres. C. Lippert, Sec. G. Pearson, Treas. N. Meyer, V. Pres. J. Holman. FRONT ROW: S. Arntsen, S. Bergman, C. Frieberg, B. Eskola. SECOND ROW: Mr. Albers, Adv., H. Guski, D. Corning, L. Butterfield, R. Brown, M. Harnois. FRONT ROW: M. Kalinowski, J. Guski, P. Kainu. SECOND ROW: Mrs. O'Hearon, Adv., J. Ledin, N. Kluge, J. Swanson, L. Leino. THIRD ROW: J. Malinoski, T. Lindsey, J. Maassen. 38 ORGANIZATIONS STUDENT COUNCIL AIDS W.H.S. FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Embertson, B. Peterson, T. Foltz, S. Bolin, L. Kelly. SECOND ROW: Mr. Kedrowski, Adv., K. Smolen, S. Arntsen, T. Benedict, B. Cuty, B. Olson, L. Leino. T. Foltz, Pres., S. Bolin, Sec.-Treas., B. Peterson, Vice Pres. 42 The major portion of the Student Council's work this year was dedicated to the enlightenment of the student body as to the pros and cons of the pro- posed consolidation of the Washburn and Ondossagon school systems. The month- ly meetings were relayed to the stu- dent body through the individual class meetings. GERMAN CLUB The German Club is made up of students from the German classes and is advised by Mr. Benton. This year our officers were Nicola Meyer - President, Janet Justice - Vice President, Colleen Larson - Secretary, and Chris Freiberg - Treasurer. FRONT ROW, left to right: M. Lindsey, B. Cuty, R. Johnson, J. Pratt, M. Kalinowski. G. Pearson, C. Freiberg, Mr. Benton. SECOND ROW: C. Lippert. D. Corning, R. Schwenzfeier, C. Handberg, N. Meyer, C. Larson, K. Malinoski. THIRD ROW: M. Strycharske, J. Ledin, J. Holman, H. Guski, J. Welton, M. Thoreson, J. Hoff. FOURTH ROW: T. Stauffer, B. Olson, B. Eskola, I. Swanson. HOME EC. CLUB AT THEIR BEST FIRST ROW: J. Karaba, D. Maunu, C. Erie berg, K. Malinoski, L. Kelly, J. Bergman, R. Morrison, F. Wolfe, D. Bruneau. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Nelson, Adv., L. Carlson, S. Anderson, S. Swiston, V. Schil- linger, K. Bakkala, D. Gaber, C. Larson, J. Welton. THIRD ROW: C. Strycharske, K. Arntsen, M. Hove, P. Kluge, K. Zifko, P. Westerlund, K. Guske, C. Maunu. FOURTH ROW: R. Schwenzfeier, M. White, M. Malinoski, S. Bergman, C. Anderson, C. Stauffer, S. Bolin, L. Embertson. FIFTH ROW: M. Schwenzfeier. P. Pearson, D. Haugen, W. Sytsma, J. Roberts, K. Cook, D. Dagsgard, G. Pearson. Community service, club activity, school service and a project to further Home Eco- nomics as a profession, were the four goals in mind as we began our club this year. The participating members and club officers Pres. - Linda Kelly V. Pres. - Janet Bergman Treasurer - Roberta Morrison Secretary - Kathy Malinoski worked to achieve these goals. D. Dagsgard, L. Kelly, P. Pearson, F. Wolfe. K. Bakkala, L. Embertson. 44 LIBRARY CADETS LEFT TO RIGHT: K. Bakkala, D. Kluge, C. Maunu, R. Karaba, Mrs. Truchon, Mrs. O'Hearon. Larry Butterfield and Howard Guski making use of the library facilities. The library has kept in full tact this year with the help of Mrs. O'Hearon, Mrs. Truchon, and the li- brary cadets. The students have made good use of the library for such things as looking up reference mate- rial, studying, and reading library books. We have had a successful and prosperous year and hope that next year we shall have the same cooperation of the students at W. H. S. 45 CHEQUAMEGON CHAPTER, N.H.S. FRONT ROW: T. Foltz - V. Pres., J. Branzell - Pres., R. Morrison, B. Volak, L. McAllan, W. Sytsma - Sec. -Treas. SECOND ROW: J. Peterson, M. White, B. Cuty, R. Johnson, C. Handberg, J. Meyer, B. Olson, D. Haugen, C. Corning, K. Smolen, Mr. Benton, Advisor. N.H.S. INDUCTEES FRONT ROW: J. Peterson, J. Justice, D. Haugen. L. Niemi, B. Volak. SECOND ROW: Mr. Benton, Advisor, R. Johnson, J. Meyer, B. Cuty, B. Olson. 46 Where's the food?! The National Honor Society began the year with ten members in its Chequamegon chapter, and their first big project was to finish the Indianhead League standings board which is hanging in the gym. The next event was the annual induction of new mem- bers on March 12. After the ceremony, a tea was held for the teachers, members, and parents. Proj- ect: Dress Down Day took place on May 2, and the purpose was, of course, to enlarge our funds. The year closed with nineteen members, four of whom will be leaving after graduation. Why don't we just TRY it my way? Concentration coupled with fun. Go to your room, Bruce! Dedicated to the Cause! 47 HI-TIM ES STAFF The Hi-Times staff has worked hard this year to meet their once a month publication deadline of the school newspaper. Our activities included a whosit” profile contest in which entrants were to make their guess on various students' and teachers' profiles which were post- ed around the school. The con- test received much enthusi- asm from the faculty and student body. I Mrs. D. Johnson, Adv., S. Bolin, Co-Ed., C. Freiberg, D. Bruneau, Ed., M. Schwenzfeier, D. Maunu, C. Larson, J. Karaba, K. Malinoski, C. Carlos, M. Kalinowski, J. Roberts, L. Carlson, P. Kainu, L. Kelly, K. Bakkala, K. Zifko, P. Westerlund, C. Dagsgard, M. Lindsey, V. Schillinger, P. Pearson, J. Bergman. 48 SKI CLUB FIRST ROW, L. to R.: P. Kainu. S. Anderson, G. Pearson, J. Welton, L. Kelly, M. Schwenzfeier. SEC- OND ROW: D. Bruneau, S. Bolin, C. Corning, P. Westerlund, D, Ledin, M. Hove, J. Peterson. THIRD ROW: Mr. Kopp, Advisor, M. Kalinowski, D. Haugen, K. Cook, K. Smolen, V. Schillinger, D. Dags- gard, Mr. Kedrowski, Advisor. FOURTH ROW: M. Lindsey, J. Bodin. J. Swiston, C. Lippert, D. Corning, T. Volak. FIFTH ROW: T. Benedict, R. Olson, B. Malinoski, M. Haugen. SIXTH ROW: D. Justice, J. Malinoski, T. Olson, J. Bratley, B. Olson, P. Pearson. The members of the Ski Club enjoyed quite an active year with several days out on the slopes. Equipped with skis, boots, and poles we traveled to Powderhorn and Telemark for many hours of fun-filled ski- ing. We also viewed several movies on skiing techniques throughout the year. 49 PEP CLUB FRONT ROW: P. Pearson, K. Bakkala, P. Kluge, L. Embertson, J. Peterson, J. Karaba, D. Maunu, SECOND ROW: M. Lindsey, J. Welton, C. Strycharske, K. Guski, C. Larson, K. Zifko, D. Gaber, S. Bolin. THIRD ROW: D. Haugen, J. Bergman, V. Schillinger, L. Kelly, A. Maassen, F. Wolf, D. Dags- gard, M. Schwenzfeier, M. Kalinowski. FOURTH ROW: P. Westerlund, K. Arntsen, C. Stauffer, B. Schwenzfeier, M. White. K. Cook. S. Bergman. FIFTH ROW: S. Anderson, D. Ledin, K. Malinoski, J. Roberts, W. Sytsma, S. Arntsen, P. Kainu. As another football season has passed on so has another year of cheering from the pep club. The pep club's main function is to give our team support at games. We seemed to have fulfilled our place in the school this year by cheer- ing our boys on to numerous victories. 50 LETTERMEN’S CLUB FIRST ROW: T. Foltz, T. Stauffer, J. Lindsey, B. Olson, M. Lindsey, R. Johnson, J. Pratt. SECOND ROW: D. Justice, R. Holman, M. Amrien, T. Benedict, J. Branzell, B. Peterson. THIRD ROW: R. Jack, T. Olson, J. Bratley, L. Roberts, Coach Nelson. 51 GLEE CLUB FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Mr. Haugen, Director, J. Peterson, J. Karaba, D. Bruneau, D. Maunu, F. Wolf, C. Freiberg, B. Volak, M. Kalinowski. SECOND ROW: S. Swiston, L. Kelly, V. Schillinger, M. Hove, M. Lindsey, A. Maassen, P. Kainu, S. Anderson. THIRD ROW: C. Carlos, C. Maunu, P. Westerlund, S. Bolin, C. Corning, L. Embertson, K. Bakkala, B. Holman. FOURTH ROW: J. Bergman, M. Schwenzfeier, G. Pearson, K. Cook. J. Roberts, C. Handberg, D. Kluge, D. Ledin, P. Pearson, D. Haugen. The music room proudly boasts another gold plaque signifying a first on the Glee Club’s selections sung at the District Music Festival. Prior to this they performed at the Christmas Concert and also at the Spring Concert where senior members conducted the songs. Many members from our Glee Club sang at the District Solo-Ensemble Festival and Vicki Schillinger went on to sing her solo at the State Festival. DELEGATES to STATE FESTIVAL, SEATED, L. to R.: D. Haugen, J. Peterson, V. Schillinger. STANDING: C. Corning, L. McAllan, K. Smolen. Mrs. Hartwig, piano instructor, and student, Chris Corning. 52 DANCE BAND PROVIDES GREAT BEAT FIRST ROW: J. Peterson, M. Volak, K. Smolen, M. Haugen, P. Westerlund, C. Corning at piano. SEC- OND ROW: J. Welton, T. Volak, J. Swiston, J. Meyer, D. Frieberg, T. Chaney. THIRD ROW: P. Pear- son, M. Strycharske, S. Bolin, L. McAlIan. PEP BAND SPARKS SCHOOL SPIRIT FIRST ROW: C. Corning, B. Cuty, F. Wolfe, L. Embertson, P. Pearson, A. Meyer. SECOND ROW: M. Haugen, M. Volak, K. Smolen, C. Frieberg, G. Pereau, G. Pearson, V. Schillinger, J. Peterson. THIRD ROW: D. Haugen, J. Karraba, B. Bodin, J. Welton, J. Swiston, T. Volak. FOURTH ROW: B. Gaber, K. Cook. B. Frieberg, T. Chaney, J. Meyer, L. McAlIan. 53 AND THE BAND PLA YED ON FRONT ROW, L. to R.: C. Corning, M. Lindsey, M. Kalinowski, B. Volak, C. Ftieberg. SECOND ROW: J. Peterson, V. Schillinger, G. Pereau, C. Garnich, C. Arnson, S. Lowe, J. Peterson, D. Albers, C. Handberg, D. Haugen. THIRD ROW: J. Swiston, B. Bodin, T. Volak, J. Welton, J. Roberts, C. Lindsey, M. Haugen, P. Westerlund, K. Smolen, M. Volak, K. Cook, J. Meyer, B. Frieberg, T. Chaney. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Haugen, A. Meyer, P. Pearson, B. Cuty, M. Schwenzfeier, L. McAllan, M. Hove. We take great pride in our band which is 47 strong. Under the direction of Mr. John Haugen, the band has provided us with some outstanding music. The pep band has helped to enliven our foot- ball and basketball games and also has added enthusiasm to the pep sessions. M. Kalinowski, B. Volak, C. Frieberg. Lynn Embertson, Senior Director at Spring Concert. 54 55 MAJORETTES LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Embertson, K. Bakkala, J. Karaba, D. Maunu, L. Kelly, B. Holman, S. Bolin, P. Kluge. Under the astute leadership of Lynn Embert- son, the majorettes lead the band with color and grace. To secure the prominence of future major- ettes, Lynn and Linda demonstrated the art of baton twirling to the grade schoolers. ACTIVITIES HOMECOMING HIGHLIGHTS FOOTBALL SEASON CANDIDATES: Mary Kalinowski. Freshman; Anne Maassen, Senior; Karen Smolen, Junior; Denise Gaber, Sophomore. Friday night our homecoming weekend was started by a glowing bon-fire. The following Saturday, Sept- ember 28, the activities were re- sumed by the parade in which the Junior's float received first prize, We're Expecting A Victory. Then came the game. The Castle Guards played host to the Mellen Granite Diggers in their 1968 Homecoming Game. The boys played hard and won their 37th game, defeating the Diggers 38- 25. That evening the Juniors spon- sored a dance featuring the Small Society. 58 QUEEN: Mary Kalinowski COURT: M. Haugen, A. Maassen, B. Foss, K. Smolen, R. Beebe, D. Gaber, King J. Ledin, Queen M. Kalinowski, Former King D. Justice, Former Queen M. Malinoski. 59 DRAMA STUDENTS ACTING UP TOP ROW, L. to R.: Miss Foley, Director; L. McAllen, A. Meyer, J. Meyer, M. Strychar- ske, W. Smith. THIRD ROW: C. Handberg, K. Malinoski, K. Cook, D. Haugen, R. Olson. SECOND ROW: K. Guske, K. Strycharske, C. Maunu, L. Kelly, S. Bolin. The Chimney Corner The Case of the Crushed Petunias D. Maunu, D. Haugen, K. Cook, S. Anderson, L. Embertson. The Monkey's Paw C. Handberg, M. Strycharske, J. Peterson, L. Mc- Allan. R. Olson, A. Meyer, J. Meyer, L. McAllan, M. Schwenzfeier. As usual, the students of Wash- burn High were not left disappoint- ed by the one-act play presenta- tions. Miss Mary Carol Foley did a superior job of directing The Case of the Crushed Petunia and The Monkey's Paw. Bob Foley directed an all-girl cast in The Chimney Corner. The Monkey's Paw was chosen to represent Washburn at the Indianhead League where it received a B rating. 60 FORENSIC PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE HONORS FIRST ROW, L. to R.: C. Strycharske, C. Maunu, B. Volak, M. Lindsey, J. Peterson, J. Karaba, D. Mau- nu, L. Leino. SECOND ROW: Miss Fredrick, Ass't Coach, L. Kelly. K. Bakkala, D. Kluge, P. Pearson, K. Cook, J. Roberts, M. Schwenzfeier, S. Bolin, K. Smolen, Mr. Albers, Coach. THIRD ROW: M. Thore- son, C. Carlos, V. Schillinger, K. Malinoski, R. Schwenzfeier, A. Maassen, L. Embertson, C. Corning. FOURTH ROW: C. Handberg, L. McAllan, T. Foltz, M. Strycharske, A. Meyer, J. Meyer, W. Sytsma. SUB-DISTRICT WINNERS - FRONT ROW, L. to R. : J. Peterson, K. Smolen, C. Corning, S. Bolin, L. Embertson, B. Volak. BACK ROW: M. Thoreson, W. Sytsma, J. Meyer, L. McAllen, C. Handberg, A. Maassen. A lot of us went out for forensics this year, and we all worked hard and tried our best. Even though we all couldn't win, of course, we are very proud that both Jan Meyer and Jolene Peterson got A ratings at the State Meet. STATE WINNERS - FRONT ROW, L. to R.: K. Smolen, J. Peterson, C. Corning, M. Thoreson. BACK ROW: W. Sytsma, J. Meyer. 61 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET Honored guests at the head table. The excellent carry-out of this year's Jr. -Sr. Banquet theme brought to light the truth of the saying It's A Small World.” The cuisine, so expertly prepared by the Jr. mothers featured delicacies gathered from around the world, while painted murals served to heighten the inter- country atmosphere. The meal was served by several sophomore girls who dressed in the tradition of their res- pective countries. Held on April 12, this annual event also featured vocal solos by Vicki Schillinger and Carolyn Maunu, and a piano duet by Jolene Peterson and Diane Haugen. The highlight of the program was an inspirational dissertation by Rev. Stuart of the Emmanuel Luthern Church. I 62 Speaker Rev. Stuart 63 Carolyn and Vicki entertain us. LOVE IS BLUE The Junior Prom which was held on Saturday night. May 3, was centered around the theme Love Is Blue. The gym was decorated with shades of blue and had a wishing well on each side of a light blue bridge in the middle of the dance floor. Couples danced to the music of the System, a dance band from Minneapolis. The coronation and Grand March were held at 10:30 p.m. during which this year's royalty, King Tom Foltz and Queen Cathy Carlos, were crowned by last year's King Ron Jack and Debbie Dagsgard who substituted for last year's Queen Micki Nelson. Members of the royal court were: Wendy Sytsma escorted by Dennis Pratt, Karen Smolen escorted by David Justice, Mary Malinoski escorted by John Lindsey, and Kristy Arntsen escorted by Richard Leino. Crown Bearers for the event were Greg Swenson and Lisa Johnson. ■y 64 65 CLASS DAY MA Y 28, 1969 Bruce Peterson reads the Senior Class will. Alex Meyer reads the Class Prophecy. Senior girls sing class song, Exodus.” Left: Presentation of pencil by Senior Class President Leslie Mc- Allan to Junior Class President Jan Meyer. Right: Tom Stauffer receives award for his position on the sec- ond string of the Chequamegon Basketball Honor Roll. 66 ATHLETICS a oo WASHBURN CASTLE GUARDS FIRST ROW: J. Pratt, T. Foltz, D. Justice, R. Jack, T. Volak, J. Malinoski, J. Gago. SECOND ROW: Coach Gasperini, J. Bodin, W. Anderson, B. Peterson, J. Branzell, T. Stauffer, R. Holman, T. Benedict, T. Lindsey, Coach Nelson. THIRD ROW: B. Olson, T. Olson, J. Lindsey, B. Mai inoski, R. Johnson, M. Lindsey, B. Cuty, M. Amrien, R. Leino. SENIORS: T. Olson, W. Anderson, B. Peterson, J. Branzell, R. Holman, R. Jack. The Castle Guards suffered their first defeat in six years, ending a 37 game win- ning streak. However, under the leader- ship of first year coach, Gary Nelson, the team still emerged from the season with a 4-1 record and the Chequamegon Forest Conference Crown. Rick Holman was the top scorer with 83 points, followed by John Lindsey and Tim Olson with 18 and 12 points respectively. 69 Mr, Nelson - Coach Tom Stauffer tries for a point after T.D. Washburn 13 Mellen 6 Washburn 31 South Shore 12 Washburn 38 Mellen 25 John Lindsey looks for a hole in the defense. Washburn 6 South Shore 31 Washburn 65 Minong 44 70 A Washburn runner lunges for a few extra yards. TRACK vl A- - '«a HR « B FRONT ROW, L. to R.: T. Foltz, J. Lindsey, D. Justice, R. Johnson, T. Volak, J. Mattson. BACK ROW: J. Pratt, manager; T. Benedict, D. Thoreson, J. Bratley, J. Branzell, R. Jack, M. Amrein, R. Cuty, M. Strycharske, Coach Nelson. J. Mattson resting Ron Johnson high jumping, after 880 relay. J. Bratley anchoring mile relay. 71 VARSITY KNEELING, L. to R.: R. Jack, T. Foltz, B. Foss, R. Johnson. STANDING, L. to R.: Coach Gasperini, Manager - T. Chaney, R. Holman, J. Branzell, M. Amrein, L. Roberts, T. Stauffer, M. Strycharske, J. Lindsey, B. Peterson. JUNIOR VARSITY 72 Left to right: T. Lindsey, R. Bergman, J. Bodin, C. Lippert, J. Then, R. Cuty, M. Amrein, W. Jack, M. Strycharske, J. Ledin, T. Lundquist, T. Woiak, J. Maassen, J. Malinoski, J. Swiston, H. Guski, J. Holman, T. Volak, Coach Nevela. HEAD COACH: Bob Gasperini ASST COACH: Marv Nevela Up, Up, and Away! WHS ’68- ’69 The Castle Guards had a good session with a 12 and 2 conference record and second place in the league. The team also won 3 out of 4 non- conference games. WHS's 1st game was Nov. 16 and we played undefeated ball until Jan. 31. At one time during the session, WHS was ranked ninth in the small schools of the state. Leading scorers for the Guards were Tom Stauffer with 304, Le Roy Rocerts with 262, and John Lindsey with 200. Graduating seniors, LeRoy Roberts, Bruce Peterson, Jim Branzell, Ron Jack, and Rick Holman, along with the rest of the players thank coaches Bob Gasperini and Marv Neve- la for their superb leadership. Reach out in the darkness. 73 WORDS FROM THE WISE . . . WASHBURN Iron Wood Catholic WASHBURN Bayfield WASHBURN Mellen WASHBURN Drummond WASHBURN Butternut WASHBURN South Shore WASHBURN Bayfield 74 ... being put into action. WASHBURN 74 Ondossagon 49 WASHBURN 70 Mellen 56 WASHBURN 85 Cable 52 WASHBURN 71 Solon Springs 51 WASHBURN 80 Drummond 65 WASHBURN 64 South Shore 79 WASHBURN 41 Hurley 56 WASHBURN 82 Solon Springs 47 WASHBURN 75 Northwestern 67 WASHBURN 67 Cable 56 WASHBURN 62 Ondossagon 65 75 BASEBALL FIRST ROW: J. Holman, J. Malinoski, J. Maassen, H. Guski, J. Ledin, T. Chaney. SECOND ROW: M. Strycharske. T. Woiak, B. Olson, M. Lindsey, T. Lindquist. THIRD ROW: C. Lippert, R. Jack, J. Lind- sey, M. Amrien, B. Malinoski, J. Pratt, J. Swiston. FOURTH ROW: T. Olson, R. Holman, T. Foltz, T. Stauffer, R. Johnson. WASHBURN 12 South Shore 7 WASHBURN 2 Mellen 4 WASHBURN 12 Ondossagon 1 WASHBURN 6 Bayfield 5 WASHBURN 5 Drummond 3 WASHBURN 2 St. Croix 0 WASHBURN 13 Bayfield 4 WASHBURN 1 Ashland 4 WASHBURN 0 Mellen 1 The Baseball Team put in a very successful season this year with six wins and only three losses. 76 N Coach Nick Pristash SKI TEA M TEA MS UP FOR A CTION . . . 77 ... to make for a highly successful year. Success included capturing fourth place in the state ski meet at Hardscrabble, with Bill Olson taking top individual honors. “A” TEAM CHEERLEADERS LEAD THE WA Y Peg Pearson, Mary Sue Lindsey, Lynn Embertson, Jolene Peterson. 78 “B” TEAM CHEERLEADERS FOLLOW CHEERLEADER ADVISOR: Mrs. G. Anderson. MA” TEAM CHEERLEADERS - Though seniors dominated the cheerleading squad this year, they wouldn't have been half as great without the help of a LITTLE soph. They blistered their feet selling Christmas wrapping and bows to earn some extra money. With this money they bought red and black pom poms and performed a pom pom routine with the Bayfield cheerleaders at the sub-district tournament at Washburn. In Nov. they attended the cheerleading clinic at Eau Claire State U. Now that the year is ended we honor the three Senior cheerleaders Peg, Mary Sue, and Lynn, that are leaving and hope that future W.H.S. cheerleaders will be able to continue the tradition they kept alive. It was a great year for cheer- leaders! I B TEAM CHEERLEADERS - Taking into consideration that it was their first try at high school cheering, Diane, Sue, Pat, and Mary did a fine job at leading the team to numerous victories. From their performance this past year we know Washburn will be tops for years to come. Both teams thank Mrs. Anderson, for all her help. M. Kalinowski, S. Anderson, P. Kainu, D. Haugen. TIL WE MEET AGAIN . . .