Westfield High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Westfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1947 volume:

¥ DEDICATION We, the aeniora, dedicate thla book of memorlea to you, our parenta, In appreciation for your encouragement, your aacrlflcea In our behalf, and your loving Intereat through the years. Rev . and Mra • John H. Cochrane Mr. and Mra. Loy Coon Mr. and Mra. William Dewar Mrs . Claude Podoll Mr. and Mra. George Erne Mr. and Mra. Albert Floeter Mr. and Mra. John Fuhrmann Mr. and Mra. Martin Gollnick Mr. and Mra. T. S. Hamilton Mr. and Mra. Harold Hammond Mr. and Mra. Leo Kline Mr. and Mra. Auguat Krueger Mr. and Mra. Alvin Kruger Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kruger Mr. and Mrs. Karl Lord Rev . and Mra . W. R. Maechtle Mr. and Mra. Ulyaaea McClyman Mr. and Mrs. Gu8t Peraack Mr. and Mrs. Ben Quinn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Re Hand Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schrank Mr. and Mra. Steve Sobczak Mr. and Mr 8. Albert Waahburn Mr. and Mra. Guat Wobachal Mr. and Mr 8. Joseph Lemke WESTFIELD UNION FREE HIGH SCHOOL Darwin Follett-Treasurer; John Long-Clerk; Donald Hamilton-Director FACULTY WALTER PLOETZ B. E. Central State Teachers University of Wisconsin Biology, U.S. History GLEN OLSON B. E. River Falls State Teachers University of Minnesota University of Nebraska Colorado State Chemistry, Agriculture JEAN BURGER B. E. Whitewater State Teachers Commercial MARJORIE KERST Winona State Teachers Central State Teachers University of Wisconsin Social Science, Glee Club WINNIFRED STEPHENS Platteville State Teachers Math, Science CARROLL SWENSON B. E. Central State Teachers University of Panama English, Speech MERLE SHURPIT Stout Institute Vocational Homemaking CALENDAR September 9—School started—after a week's delay because of polio scare. 12—Students shot—by camera, that Is! 20—Played the Dells here. Downed 37-6. 24—Magazine campaign started. 27— The Freshmen 8 great day—Inltatlon! Wautoma defeats the Purple and Gold, 24-0. 28— The seniors take a day off to go to Waupaca. October 4— Lost to Adam8-Frlendshlp 44-0, on their field. 5— Westfield F.H.A. goes to Wisconsin Rapids for convention. 11— Omro downs Westfield, there, 18-6. 12— Team sees Wisconsin trounce Ohio at Madison. 18—Hillsboro wins over Purple and Gold, there, 25-6. 24— All dressed up, no place to go—Hobo Day. 25— Rae Ann and Francle reign at Home- coming dance after we lose to A-F 38-7. 29— Seniors order announcements with their fingers crossed. 30— Let's listen to Mr. Covey. November 1—Basketball proves fatal to W.H.S. The winners, Oxford, there. 5—Pioneers split double header. Beat Endeavor, lost to Oxford, here. 7-9-Tlme out for a convention, Teachers, of course. 15—Homemakers council. 19—Defeated by Wautoma,35-22, there. 22—We dood it: Westfield 28-Plainfield 22, there. 26—Green Lake beats Westfield 39-25, there. 28-29-Ah! a rest, Thanksgiving Vacation. December 3—Pioneers are defeated by Adams- Friendship 46-30. 12—Port Edwards downs the Pioneers 46-31, there. 14—Pioneers win over Hancock 38-30, there. 18— Seniors display their talent? Almost Summer at Coloma. 19— -Carroll Swenson's Vanities, Almost Summer given at Westfield. 20— We won! Westfield-45-Plalnfield-16, here. 23—Time out for a Merry Christmas. January 3—Endeavor overpowers Westfield 45-38, there. 6—Open the Door Richard, our vaca- tion is over. 10—Too bad Pioneers, Wautoma 35, Westfield 22. 17—Montello downs Westfield 47-33, there. 24—Westfield bows to Green Lake 29— 22, there. 30- 31-Catastrophe! No school! Yea! 31— Another defeat for Westfield, Adams-Friendshlp 54,Westfield 35. February 4—Montello defeated by the Pioneers 48-45, here. Boy! what a game! 7—Downed again by Almond 39-36,here. 14—Omro defeats Westfield 45-41, there. 19-22-Basketball tournament at Han- cock. Westfield places fourth. March 3—Westfield here we come—Men's Glee Club from Stevens Point. 5—W.H.S. speakers show talent in local forensic contest. 7-8-Grade School Tournament-Westfleld comes in third. 18—Westfield wins cup for fourth time in Forensics. April 4—Good Friday—another vacation. 11—Juniors give out with, Polishing Papa. 18—Soph all school party. May 1—Lyceum Assembly Program. 10—Gala Affair-Prom-Come one, come all. 25—Baccalaureate. 27—Class Night—(Whatta night!) 29—So long, seniors! Graduation. 31—School picnic. CLASSES President CLASS KENYON KRUEGER Kenny Basketball 1,2,3, Forensics 2,3; Track 4; Baseball 1,2,3; President 4; Class Play 3,4 Vice President RICHARD KLINE Klinker Basketball 3,4; Vice President 4; W.A.A. 3; Track 3,4; Foot- ball 3,4 o F Secretary Treasurer 2; Student Council 3,4; Biology Club 2; Secretary 4; Assemblyllne 3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4;Library Club 3; Dramatics 4; Artesian 4;W.A.A. 2; Class Play 3,4 CECIL COON Teetle Artesian 4; Glee Club 2,3,4;Biology Club 2; Library Club 2,3,4 ’4 7 Treasurer JACK KRUGER Jock Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Treasurer 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Biology Club 2; Vice President 1; W.A.A. 2; Assemblyllne 3; President 3; Class Play 3,4 CLASS COLORS—ROSE AND SILVER CLASS FLOWER—PINK CARNATION CLASS MOTTO—TODAY DECIDES TOMORROW JAMES COCHRANE Casey Student Council 1,3; Biology Club 2; Track 3,4; Assemblyline 3; Forensics 3,4; Debate 2; Class Play 3,4; Artesian 4; Football 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4 LACY DEWITT Herman F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; W.A. A. 2; Basketball 2, 3,4; Biology Club 2; A8aemblyllne 3;Track 2,3,4 LESTER FLOETER Lea Assemblyline 3; W.A. A. 2; Biology Club 2; Artesian 4; Student Council 4 GERALD GOLLNICK Colonel Basketball 1,2,3,4; Manager 2,3,4; W.A. A. 2; Biology Club 2 BARBARA HAMMOND Queenle Glee Club 1,2,3,4; F. H.A. 1,2; W.A.A. 2; Secretary 2; Band 1, 2,3; Assemblyllne 3; Class Play 3,4; Cheer Leader 1,2,3; Biology Club 2; Artesian 4; Dramatics Club 4 MAXEEN FUHRMANN Max Glee Club 1,4; F.H.A 1,2,3,4; Forensics 2 3,4; Library Club 3 4; Student Council 3 4; Class Play 4; W.A A. 2; Assemblyline 3 Artesian 4 JOSEPH EMS George Biology Club 2; F.F. A. 2,3,4; Track 2,3, 4 SARAH HAMILTON Sarle F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 2,3,4; Biology Club 2; Assemblyllne 3; Library Club 2,4; Artesian 4 FAE KRUGER Fuzzy Glee Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Assemblyllne 3; Secretary 1; Student Council 2; W.A.A. 2; Library Club 3; Class Play 3,4; Artesian 4; Forensics 2 DONALD MCCLYMAN Pete Student Council 4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; W.A.A. 2; Football 4; Track 2,3 STEVE SOBCZAK Frankie F.F.A. 3,4 JUNE LORD June Biology Club 2; Class Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4;Library Club 2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; W.A. A. 2; F.H.A. 2 KEITH QUINN Keish Assemblyline 3; W.A. A. 2; Biology Club 2; President 2;F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Treasurer 3 ROBERT WOBSCHAL Wobby Basketball 2,3; Track 3; Football 2,3,4; F. F.A. 1,2,3 MILDRED MAECHTLE Mllly Glee Club 3,4;Library Club 3,4;Biology Club 2; Class Play 4; F.H. A. 1,2; Assemblyline 3; Band 1,2,3; W.A.A. 2 V DOROTHY SCHRANK Schrank Glee Club 4; Library Club 3,4 ELAINE PERSACK Purdle Band 3;Prom Queen 3; Cheerleader 3,4; W. A.A. 2;Clas8 Play 3; Secretary 3; Student Council 2; President 1; Assemblyline 3;F. H.A. 1,2; Dramatics Club 4; Artesian 4 VINCENT WASHBURN Vince Basketball 1,2; F.F. A. 4; Football 1,2; Class Play 3; Track 1,2; Biology Club 2; W.A.A. 2; Artesian 4 ROBERT WOLVERTON Horsle Basketball 4; Track 4; Football 4; Class Play 4 CLASS OF ’48 Row 1—A. Pomering, M. Strack,M. Daye, M. Marotz, I, Marks B. Relland, M. Rick, G. Carpenter. Row 2—M. Russell, B. Miss Stephens, Mrs. Burger, W. Leavitt, S. Fredrick, D Row 3—D. Brewer, M. Dahlgren, D. Chenoweth,N. Hamilton, S D. Ellinger, L. Eggleston, E. Werner. Row 4—L. Knudson, C G. Allison, R. Sybell, M. Whitney, F. Buchholz. , D. Glaske Schultz, S . Kohnke, V . DeGarmo, . Woodward, , M. Meyer . Sorenson . Polenske, M. Pomplin G. Semlak 9 9 • 9 9 OFFICERS M. Dahlgren-Treasurer; D. Brewer-President; D. Glaske- Secretary; Ralph Sybell-Vice President. CLASS OF ’4 9 Row 1—A. Mason, E. Klimke, D. Buchholz,L. Boye, G. Vogel, J. Wright, V. Kruger, F. Drew, B. Eggleston. Row 2—D. Messerschmldt, G. Miller, C. Eichman, E. Dee, S. Kline,Mrs. Kerst, B. McLaughlin,A. Hlllmer, I. Gollnlck, H. Krueger,A. Weiss. Row 3—R. Goldsmith, L. Marquardt, H. Henke, I. Rick, M. Chenoweth, B. Warren, J. Elllnger, M. Kottke, A. Dee. Row 4—J. Johnson, A. McClyman, T. Hackman, B. Marotz, R. Klusmeyer, S. Voigt, C. Fuerst, S. DeGarmo. OFFICERS I. Rlck-Presldent; S. Kllne-Treasurer; J. Wrlght-Vlce President; E. Kllmke-Secretary. CLASS OF ’50 Row 1—R. Tolzmann, B. Kietzmann, P. Polenske, H. Wilder, D. Todd, E. Bengsch, J. Borzick, D. Cook, S. Hedger, K. Hammond, D. Cochrane, Row 2—F. Krentz, A. Bur8ack, R. Polacek, B, Lobby, J, Floeter, J, Klingensmith, Mrs, Shurpit, Mr. Olson, J. Callahan, B. Hill, B. Wentland, JT. Quinn D. Rick, W. Hamilton. Row 3—V. Marshall,J. Daye, V. Buschke,E. Hell, L. Boye, C. Becker, E. Schatzke, M. Schwersenska, V. Daye, R. Clemens. Row 4--E. Pomplin, H. Lieske, P, Borsack, A. Reiman, W. Buchholz, S. Muske, M. Borsack, B. Amundson, M. Schrank, E. Frank. OFFICERS H. Wilder-Vice President;F.Krentz-Treasurer;P.Borsack- President; J. Callahan-Secretary . VISUAL AID ROOM % OF 1946 FOOTBALL SQUAD Row 1—E. Pomplun, K. Krueger, F. Krentz, B. Schultz, J. Kruger, J. Cochrane, B. Wolverton, R. Goldsmith, J. Johnson, W. Leavitt, D. Chenoweth. Row 2—G. Gollnlck, Mgr , M. Chenoweth, T. Hackman, D. Todd, E. Frank, D. Brewer, j. Wright, D. Elllnger, C. Fuerst, L. DeWltt, V. Marshall,T. Jacobi,J. Callahan, R Polacek, S. DeGarmo, N. Huebner—Coach. FOOTBALL SCORES September 20.........Westfield. .6..........Wisconsin Dells. .37.........Here September 27.........Westfield. . 0.........Wautoma. • • • • .24.........Here October 4 .... . .Westfield. . 0.........Adams-Friendship .44. ... There October 11...........Westfield. .6.........Omro...............18. ... There October 18...........Westfield. . 6. . . . .Hillsboro. ... .25 • • • There October 25...........Westfield. .7..........Adams-Friendship .38.........Here Jim Johnson-Forward Bob Schultz-Guard VARSITY PIONEERS « BASKETBALL SCORES 28 Endeavor . . . 15 24 Oxford • • • • 26 25 Alumni • . . • 18 28 Plainfield . . . • 22 25 Green Lake • . . 39 30 Adams-Friendshlp . 46 26 Port Edwards . . . 31 38 Hancock. • . . 30 45 Plainfield . . • . 16 38 Endeavor . . . 45 22 Wautoma. . . . 35 33 Montello . • . 47 22 Green Lake . . . • 29 35 Adams-Friendship . 54 18 Wautoma. . . . 21 48 Montello • . • . . 45 36 Almond • • • • 39 41 Omro 45 TOURNAMENT 33 Green Lake . . . . 36 45 Endeavor . . . 11 29 Oxford .... 30 Jack Kruger-Guard Willard Krentz-Coach David Cochrane-Forward Jim Wright-Forward rrancis Krentz-Forward Kenyon Krueger-Guard Jim Cochrane-Center Don Brewer-Forward Susan Kline Elaine Persack Doris Olaske Kay Hammond B TEAM SCORES 18 Wautoma............14 11 Endeavor..........9 16 Plainfield .... 19 21 Wautoma..........18 12 Green Lake . ... 55 24 Montello.........23 19 Adams-Friendship • 22 30 Green Lake • • • • 24 11 Port Edwards . . • 22 31 Adams-Friendship . 17 13 Hancock........... 22 24 Montello.........19 28 Plainfield .... 16 10 Omro.............17 19 Almond •••••• 18 Row 1—K. Klusmeyer, E. Pomplun, R. Wolverton, V. Marshall. Row 2—G. Gollnick, M. Chenoweth, D. Chenoweth. FEMININE FLASHES ACTIVITIES ARTESIAN STAFF Sitting—F. Kruger, T. Relland, L. Floeter, M. Fuhrmann, C. Coon. Standing— V. Washburn,E. Persack,J. Cochrane, Mrs. Burger—Advisor,B. Hammond,S. Hamilton. Editor-in-chief . Assistant Editor. Art Editor. . . . Literary Editor . Activities Editor Sports Editor . . Sales Manager . . Business Manager. Typists ......... .Lester Floeter . .Tere Relland Vincent Washburn Maxeen Fuhrmann Barbara Hammond .James Cochrane .Sarah Hamilton .Elaine Persack . . .Fae Kruger Cecil Coon Advisor Mrs. Burger L. Floeter, M. Fuhrmann,T. Reiland, K. Hammond, Mr, Ploetz—Advisor, T. Hackman, R. Schultz, D. McClyman. Seated—M. Pomolin, N. Hamilton, L. Knudson, D. Brewer, M. Dahlgren, B. ReHand, S. Fredrick. Standing—D. Kohnke,D. Glaske, R. Schultz, S. DeGarmo, F. Buchholz, Mr. Swenson--Advisor, I. Marks, S. Sorenson, M. Rick, M. Russell, M. Meyer, R. Sybell, D. Chenoweth. DRAMATICS Row 1—K. Hammond, F. Buchholz, D. Messerschmidt, T. Relland, L. Eggleston, V. Kruger, S. Kline, B. Hammond, E. Persack, S. Fredrick. Row 2—R. Sybell, P. Borsack, B. Relland, M. Russell, Mr. Swenson—Advisor, M. Pomplin, M. Meyer, L. Knudson, B. Amundson. Row 1—H. Wilder, M. Borsack, D. Buchholz, T. Hackman, N. Hamilton, M. Dahlgren, G. Vogel. Row 2—D. Kohnke, R. Tolzmann, Mr. Swenson—Advisor, P. Polenske, J. Kllngensmlth. F. H. A. Row 1—S. Hamilton,S. Dewar, M. Fuhrmann,D. Messerschmldt,J. DeWltt,S. Sorenson, F. Buchholz, M. Pomplin. Row 2—S. Voigt, E. Kllmke, E. Dee, S. Kline, Mrs. Shurpit-Advisor, V. Kruger, B. McLaughlin, A. Hillmer, M. Russell. Row 3— H. Krueger, S. DeGarmo,I. Gollnick, D. Glaske,A. McClyman, M. Whitney, I. Marks, V. Buschke. F. F. A. Row 1—J. Ellinger,H. Henke,V. Washburn, D. McClyman, Mr. Olson—Advisor,A. Dee, D. Ellinger, L. DeWitt,E. Frank,H. Lieske. Row 2—J. Kllngensmlth, R. Goldsmith, J. Ems,J. Daye,M. Chenoweth, E. Bengsch,D. Todd,H. Wilder,A. Bursack,M. Schrank. Row 3—L. Boye, E. Pomplin, E. Hell, |f. Quinn, C. Becker, M. Schwersenska, R. C]emens. Row 4—S. DeGarmo, W. Hamilton, R. Klusmeyer, D. Kohnke, S. Sobczak, E. Werner, A. Pommering, V. Marshall. GLEE CLUB Row 1—P. BorsackjL Knudson,V. Daye, S. Hamilton,C. Elchman,E. Dee,J. Floeter, B. Hammond, M. Daye, M. Strack. Row 2—V. Kruger, B. McLaughlin, S. Kline, J. Eorzick, B. Kietzmann, B. Wentland, Mrs. Kerst—Director, E. Schatzke, E. Persack, K. Hammond,M. Russell, T. Reiland. Row 3—R. Tolzmann, P. Polenske, D. Buchholz, I. Rick, B. Lobby, B. Marotz, A. Hillmer, E. Klimke, L. Marquardt, V. Buschke, D. Cook, D. Schrank, D. Messerschmidt. Row 4—B. Warren, D. Glaske, B. Reiland, B. Hill, G. Miller,S. Muske,M. Marotz, M. Kottke, S. Dewar. Row 5— V. Polenske, I. Marks, C. Woodward, M. Meyer,J. Lord, M. Fuhrmann, N. Hamilton, M. Dahlgren, M. Pomplin. Row 6--S. Fredrick,M. Borsack, S. Voigt, I. Gollnick, M. Rick, F. Buchholz, C. Coon, A. Reiman, M. Maechtle. LIBRARY CLUB FEATURES ALMOST SUMMER You said you loved me, then sent me to the coalbini Mr. Jones . . Mrs. Jones. . Paul Jones. . Mary Jones. . Junior Jones. Jane.......... Jack.......... Lilah Johnson Anna.......... Mr. Smudgely. . .Jim Cochrane Maxeen Fuhrmann . Bob Wolverton Barbara Hammond . . Lacy DeWitt . . .Fae Kruger . . Jack Kruger . .Tere Reiland Mildred Maechtle .Kenyon Krueger JUNIOR PROM J. Cochrane,R. Wobschal,T. Hornby, J. Kruger—King, E. Persack—Queen,B. Hammond, F. Kruger, T. Reiland. KINO—JACK KRUGER QUEEN—ELAINE PERSACK COURT OF HONOR FAE KRUGER BARBARA HAMMOND TERE REILAND DATE—MAY 4, 1946 T HEME-- STARDUST M HOMECOMING T. Hackman, M. Ely, J. Johnson, M. Fuhrmann, F. Krentz—King, R. Dahlke—Queen, R. Wolverton, K. Hammond, D. Brewer, M. Russell. FORENSICS Row 1—D. Messerschmldt,D. Buchholz,M. Meyer,M. Russell. Row 2—T. Hackman, Mr. Swenson—Coach, B. Wolverton. DONATIONS Harve D hlke Karl Lord Murphy's bar Watkin'8 Store Westfield Produce Co. Collins' Store Dugan Motors Frank's Service Station Gardner Propeller Co. Schultz Sc Thalacker Funeral Services Gambles, Mary Kletzmann, Prop. Eubank's Store Wedderkopp's Tavern Relland's Drug Store Brakebush Bros. Hamilton Farms House of Seven Gables Marchowsky's Store Sinclair Station Jim Fullmer Erler's D-X Service Kruger Farms Dairy Fausch's Meat Market Westfield Milling Sc Electric Lt. Co. Chateau Inn Westfield State Bank Mike's Bar Mes8erschmldt Bros. Popcorn Stand Westfield Theater, E. Erickson, Mgr. Gardow's Meat Market Hotel Westfield Willard Krentz, Wadhams Oil Dealer Coffee Shop Robert Swanson, Photographer Buffalo Lake Lodge Herff Jones Company Arden Daye Beutler'8 Barber Shop Ray Sutor The Beulah Shop Joseph Dorfmelster White Lake Resort, Scharenberg's Patrick 8 Lake Albert A. Floeter Parker's Wadhams Service Krentz Motor Company Polacek's Pleasant Lake Resort Thalacker Home Appliances Dahlke Sc Borsack Milling John Conant Walter King Tade Frank's Tavern Coloma Mercantile Westfield Co-op Dairy Fuller's Book Store Sorenson's Station Lunch Room Barnard's Bar Walter Voigt Kruger's Meat Market Follett Garage Model Beauty Salon Coloma Oil Company Hamilton's Hardware Alexander's Hardware Arnold 8chauer Garage Kellogg Bros. Lumber Company Clark's Filling Station Dr. D. W. Wright ■ . S 3 V - 1 .. a v;-