Westfield High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Westfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1952 volume:

WE'RE LOYAL TO YOU WESTFIELD WE'RE TRUE BLUE TO YOU HIGH WESTFIELD HIGH As a means of thanking Mr. Francis Kohn for his hard work and unselfish devotion we wish to dedicate the Pioneer of 1952 to him. We are extremely grateful for his en- couragement and enthusiasm at all times. He has helped to make our work enjoyable, and we trust that this volume will be a reminder of his years at Westfield High School. Mr. Fenske, Supervising Principal Elaine Hell, Joanne Soiney, Office Girls School Board: Mr. Gilbert Thalacker, Mr. John Long, Mr. Richard Koats. Not Shown: Mr. Darwin Follet, Mr. Tom Hamilton Bus Drivers: Mr. Phil Gohlke Mr. Holden Litz Mr. Arnold Zaske Mr. Rudolph Babbe Not Shown: Mr. Howard Schultz . Walter Brose, Janitor Colors—Seamist White Flower--------Red Rose CLASS HISTORY On September 7 19 8� seventy-two boisterous, vigorous, but talented and brilliant Freshmen entered the Westfield Union Free High School. This was the largest Freshman class ever to enter the school. At the beginning of our Freshman year the Neshkoro students joined our school. One event everyone enjoved that year was our civics class trip to Madison with Mr. Johnson. In our first year of schooL Joanne Soiney v as our candidate for Queen at the Homecoming Dance. Mr. Beaster and Mrs. Shurpit were our class advisors. Class officers were as follows: President, Donn Dahlke; Vice-President, Russell Reetz; Secretary, Vivian Glaske; Treasurer, Marilyn Rhode; Student Council Members, Terry McMahon and Marilyn Rhode. In the fall of 19l|9, we returned to W.H.S. as Sophomores with Mr. Kohn and Mr. Johnson as our advisors. We elected Roger Gohlke for our president, Elaine Marotz, Vice-President; Larry Collins, Secretary; and Donn Dahlke, Treasurer. This year marked the return of the Homecoming Parade, sponsored by the Sophomores. Many of our classmates participated in extra-curricular activities, which made the influence of our class felt on the football, basketball, baseball, and track teams. Also, we received recognition in the Band, Glee Clubs, One- Act Play contest, F.F.A., F.H.A., and Forensics. Some highlights of the year were the Biology trip to Madison and, the picnic at Camp Waushara. In September 1950, we entered our most eventful year. We were Juniors. We elected the following class officers? President, Donn Dahlke; Vice-President Marilyn Rhode, Susan Hamilton, Donn Dahlke, and Jack Marshall. Miss Morton, Mr. Smith, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Venn were our advisors. The first big event was homecoming. Our candidate, Susan Hamilton, was elected queen. She chose Bently Daye as her king. April Showers was the theme of our prom, held on April 19� Terry McMahon and Delores Kasubaski reigned as King and Queen. The Seniors chose Elaine Marotz and Don Smith as the outstanding Junior girl and boy. September 5, 1950, the Senior Class decided to honor Westfield Union Free High School by entering school. From that day since the Seniors have shown fin© 1 © si els r s h i p • Class advisors for the Senior year were Mrs. Lehner, Mr. Clark, and Miss Benton. Once again the Seniors elected well qualified office their class meetings. As President, Elaine Marotz ws as Vice-President; Treasurer, Don Smith; Secretary, for our class in student council were Charles Good, Dor Success was in the hands of the Seniors when they Dance on February 9. Music was furnished by Larry W_c April 1|, the gym again was packed for the donkey by the Seniors. The football squad lost eleven members of their were seven Seniors out of eight fellows on the basketbs January Thaw, was the three act comedy that April 15. May 20 was the long awaited Senior Class trip. Lake Michigan cruise to Muskegan, Michigan. Thus the Seniors ended their high school career services on May 25� Class Night May 27, and So long Westfield Union Free High School. Commenc ELAINE MAROTZ Blondie The blush is beautiful, but sometimes inconvenient. Library Club 1,2; Glee Club 1,2,3 1+5 Mixed Chorus 1+; Forensics 2; President i+; Vice-President 2; Student Council I).; Annual Staff I4.; Clarion Staff 3,1+5 Phy. Ed. 2,1).; Outstanding Girl 3; Prom Court 3; Musical 1, 2,3,1+. CHARLES GOOD Chuck Women. I hate them. They irritate me. I irritated. One-act Play 1+; Glee Club 1,2; Secretary 3; King 1+; Basketball 3,1+5 Football 3,1+; Phy. 1+; Track 1,2,3,1+5 Baseball 1,2,3,1+; Student Musical 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2,3« TERESA HAMMOND Tee-Dee Lead me not into temptation, just show me where it is.' love to be Homecoming Ed. 1,2,3, Council 1).; F.H.A. 1; Library Club 1; Forensics 2; One-act Play 3, 1+; Band 1,2,3,1+; Annual Staff 1+; Clarion Staff 3; Musical 1,2,3,1+. DENNIS DAHLKE Pee Wee How can I study with something else on my mind? One-act Play 1+; Basketball 1,2,3,!+; Football 1,2,3,1+; Baseball 1,2,3,1+; Track 2,3,1+; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,1+. DONNA SPURGEON Squeak I've never found a perfect man, but it's fun looking. F.H.A. 1,2,3,1+; Glee Club 1,2,3,!+; Mixed Chorus 3,1+5 Vice-President !+; Annual Staff !+; Clarion Staff 3,1+; Phy. Ed. 2,1+; Twirler 1; Musical 1,2,3,!+. ARLIN BTJCHHOLZ Bucky If your work interferes with your sleep quit your work Library Club 1; Basketball 1,2,3; Football 2,3,1;; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,14.; Baseball 1,2,3,!;; Track 1,2. LORETTA YASICK Laurie An innocent face but you can never tell. F.H.A. 2,3,1;; Library Club 2,3; Annual Staff 1;; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4- HOWARD WFGENKE Herman The greatest comedians are no match for me. F.F.A. 1; Library Club 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,1;; Mixed Chorus 3,4; One-act Play 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Phy- Ed. 1,2,3; Musical 1,2,3,4. ALYCE MEYER Lee The harder I try tie gooder to be, t ie worser I am. Glee Club 1,2,3; Forensics 2,3,4? One-act Play 3,4? Annual Staff 4? Clsrion Staff 3,4? Pby. Ed. 2,4? Musical 1,2,3« TERRY McMAHON Jock Walter Winchell and I deliver the news. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1;? Vice-President 3; Student Council 1,2; Annual Staff 1;? Clarion Staff 1+5 basketball 2; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,!;; Cheerleader !;; Prom King 3? Musical 1,2,3,4 DOROTHY SMITH Dot Ask me, I know. Annual Staff 1+; Clarion Staff 3 1+5 Musical 2,3,1+� 3 no 2,3A; Phy. Ed. A ROBERT GOOD Bob He thinks and thinks, once in a while. F.P.A. 1,2,3A; Phy• Ed. 1,2,3,1+5 Baseball 1; Track 1 BEATRICE GINTER Bea The less I say, the more I know. F.H.A. 1,2,3; Annual Staff i+; Phy. Ed. 1. LARRY COLLINS Cowlins Women, what are they? One-act play i+; Student Council Ip; Clarion Staff 3� U-� Secretary 3� Basketball l,2,3,i+, Football 1,2,3 4-5 Baseball 1; Track 1,2,3,1+5 PhY- Ed. 2,3. KAY KERST Kitty There is no success without labor. F.H.A. 1,2,3,1+5 Glee Club 2,3,1+; Mixed Chorus k; Forensics 1,2,3,1+5 Clarion Staff 3,1+; Musical 2,3,1+ JUNE BOESLER Joe Have my last four years been wasted? Library Club 1,2,3 4� Mixed Chorus 4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Glee Club 4� Musical 4� JOHN HOFBAUER Johnny He doesn’t study his lessons, he lessons his study. Glee Club 3; Phy. Ed. 1; Musical 2,3; Transferred from Adams-Friendship. EUGENE THALACKER Eug Women just don't appreciate me. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4� Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Musical 3,4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4, Football 1,2,3. SHIRLEY HINTZ Shirl She's quiet, but one never knows. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Musical 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4. LYLE LEU Lilly No gal has ever poisoned my mind. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,4; Student Council 1; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3 4, Musical 3,4; Track 4« NEIL KRUGER Schmoo When faster cars are built, I'll drive one. P.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Band 4; Football 1,3; Track 4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Musical 3,4« JOANNE SOINEY Jo What is this power I have over men? ) Annual Staff 4 Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,1+5 F.H.A. 1,2; Phy. Ed. 4 Twirler 1,2,3 4? Homecoming Court 1; Musical 1,2,3� 1+ PHILLIP GOLLNICK Flop Who is the greatest man in the world and tell me why I am. Glee Club 2,3; Mixed Chorus 3) One-act Play 3 4 Band 2,3,1+J Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2,3,1+; Track 2,3,1+; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Prom Court 3; Musical 2,3,4 SUSAN HAMILTON Sue I just love two kinds of men; those with experience and those without it. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 3,4; Forensics 3; One-act Play 3; Student Council 3; Drum Majorette 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen 3; Annual Staff 4; Phy. Ed. 1,2,4; Musical 1,2,3,1+ i BENTLY DAYE Hen A Country Gentleman; also, A Ladies Home Companion. One-act Play 4; Basketball 1,2.3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,45 Phy. Ed. 2,3; Prom Court 3; Homecoming King 3 ANNETTE HAMILTON Crackers Oh for the life of a wife. Glee Club 1,2,3,1].; Mixed Chorus 3,1+; Band 1,2,3,4; Phy. Ed. Dance Band 1+; Musical 1,2,3,4. STEWART LILLIE Stewie Greater men than I may have lived, but I doubt it. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; Football 2,3,4; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,4; Baseball 4; Track 1,2,3,4« MARILYN RHODE Cuddles Her hair is too dark to make her a good angel. Glee Club 1,2,3 4� Mixed Chorus 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; One-act Play 1,4; Secretary 1,4; Student Council 1,3; Band 1.2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Clarion Staff 3; Phy. Ed. 3,4; Prom Court 3? Homecoming Court 2; Musical 1, 2,3,4� Dance Band 4� ROGER GOHLKE Soup I'm just the man I'm looking for. Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 3,4; Forensics 3,4; One-act Play 3; President 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Clarion Staff 3; Football Manager 1; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,4; Musical 1,2,3,4; Dance Band 4� JANET SLATER Jan She is as fond of dates as an Arab. F.H.A. 2,3,4; Library Club 2,3; Glee Club 1,2; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4? Musical 1; Homecoming Queen 4; Transferred from Plainfield. ELAINE HELL Helen I’m just me, but then that’s what I want to be. P.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Club 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Phy. Ed. 4� RUSSELL REETZ Russie I'd like to be bashful, but the girls won't let me, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4� Vice-President 1; Football 4? Base- ball 1,2,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4. CAROLINE BRIESKE Carrie Marks, not men are my ambition. F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 2,3; Annual Staff 4; Phy. Ed. 4; Musical 2,3� JACK MARSHALL Jack God's gift to women C.O.D. ' F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; One-act Play 1,3; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2.3,4; Phy. Ed. 2,3, 4; Musical 1; Senior Class Play 3,4. ELAINE GRAF Ellie A quiet girl, but quite a girl. Library Club 2,3; Glee Club 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Annual Staff 4; Clarion Staff 3; Musical 3,4, Phy. Ed. 2,4. GENE WEIR Rex Allen He likes them short, he likes them tall; you and I know he likes them all. Basketball 2,3; Baseball 3,if? Track I4.; Phy. Ed. 2,3,if Cheerleader if. MARLIN TESKE Spindle Never hurry as there's no place to go. F.F.A. 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,if; Mixed Chorus 3,k; Band 3 if; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,if; Musical 1,2,3,if. VIVIAN GLASK2 Viv A live wire is never stepped on. F.H.A. 1,if; Glee Club 1,2,3,if; One-act play if; Phy. Ed. 2,3; Library Club 1,2,3; Cheerleader 2; Treasurer 1; Mixed Chorus if; Prom Court 3; Musical 1,2,3,if. DON SMITH Smitty Like a mirror in the sun, I'm full of bright cracks. ' F.F.A. 1,2; Library Club 1; Forensics 1,2,3,if; One- act play 3; Treasurer 3,if; Student Council 4; Band 1, 2,3,4; Annual Staff if; Clarion Staff 3; Phy. Ed. if; Outstanding Boy 3. DONN DAHLKE Abe Books never interfere with my education. Glee Club 2,3,if; Mixed Chorus 3� ifJ One-act Play 3,if; President 1,3; Treasurer 2; Student Council 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Clarion Staff 3,if; Basketball Manager 1 Football Manager 1; Phy. Ed. 3; Prom Court 3; Musical 1,2,3,if. ROBERT SCHIMELPFENIG Sardine He can argue a point until It's worn out. F.F.A. 1,2,3,Glee Club 2,3 ip5 Mixed Chorus 3 lp5 One-act Play 3,lp5 Student Council 2; Band 1,2,3,ip; Clarion Staff 3,14-5 Football 1; Football Manager 3; Phy. Ed. 2,ip; Dance Band ip; Musical 1,2,3,Ip. . DELORES KASUBASKI Crash I I love men, not because they're men, but just because they're not women. I Library Club 1,2,3; Glee Club l,2,3,lp; Mixed Chorus ip; I Annual Staff Ip; Clarion Staff 3; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,ip; I Prom Queen 3} Musical 1,2,3,Ip. I I RAMON SOHN Ray DELORIS WILDE Wildy The laugh is wonderful, but must I do it all the timel ■F.H.A. ip; Glee Club Ip; Mixed Chorus ip; Band 1,2,3,Ip; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,ip. Transferred York Community High School. ROBERT WARREN Oley I'm a man of action, not of words. Band 1,2,3; Phy. Ed. 2,3,ip. Better late than never. Football 1,2; Track One-act Play ip; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 2. DON BUCHHOLZ Donny I don't say much, but I do a lot of thinking. F.F.A. 1,2,3,!).; Baseball 1,2,3; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,!).; Forensics 1; Basketball 3; Football 3; Transferred from Montello High School. AUDREY SEMROW Aud Love came into her heart one day, just for a visit and decided to stay. Phy. Ed. 2,3,1 -. DONALD FLOETER Floet Men of few words are the best of men. One-act play ip; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,1).. ADA KEMNITZ Brown Eyes A ring on her hand is worth two on the phone. Library Club 2; Phy. Ed. 3,!p; Musical l,2,3,k; F.H.A. 1,3,1).; Band 1,2,3,1 .. WILBERT BECKER Willie I go to school to get the general idea of things. F.F.A. l,2,3,k; Phy- Ed. 2,3,1 -. LEETRICL PIERCE Lee No man is worth the salt of my tears. F.H.A. 1,2,3 A; Library Club 2,3; Phy. Ed. 2,3 � 4- - ALAN STANKE Stinky It is as well said as if I had 3aid it myself. Phy. Ed. 1,2,14; Transferred from P. J. Jacobs High School. MARGI THALACKER Mag I Silence is golden, but we're off the gold standard. F.H.A. 1,2,3,If; Glee Club 2,3,14; Mixed Chorus I4; 3and l,2,3,lf; Forensics 2; One-act Play 3,145 Annual Staff fj Clarion Sta 'f 3, 4; Musical 1,2,3,14; Prom Court 3; Phy. Ed. If. HAROLD KROMRI-. Tool I care not for worry, trouble or work. 3asketball 1,2,3; Eootball 1,2,3,145 Phy. Ed. 3 U-- DICK CZERVIilSKI Cy Yihat has Superman got that I haven't? P.F.A. 1,2,3,14; Glee Club 3; Football 1,2,3,14, Track 1,2,3,14; Baseball 1; Phy. Ed. 2,3,14- GAIL SCHWANKE Ole” The world was made to be enjoyed and I am making the most of it. F.F.A. 1,2,3; Phy. Ed. 1,2,3,4 MARGARET WILLEGAL Maggie My books and I keep steady company. F.H.A. 3,4; Library Club 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4? Musical 3,4� RALAND KOHNKE Cookie My schooling has done no harm, but I still feel safer on the farm. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4; Track 3,4. ELDON WAGNER Tanglefoot I’ve dug and dug and at last I'm through. F.F.A. 4; Phy. Ed. 2,3,4. ALBERT BARTZ Birdie I never let it be known what I know. F.F.A. 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Football 1; Baseball 1; Track 1. T ALBERT SOHN 'Alb'’ Give me leisure or give me death. F.F.A. 2,3,1 ; Basketball 3� Baseball 3� 1 J Phy. Ed. 1, 2,3,1+� Football Manager 2,3� ROBERT JANKE Bobby Let the world go as it may, I will take it either way. F.F.A. 1,2,3,1+5 Glee Club 3; Phy. Ed. 2,1 . NANCY SCHULTZ Nance You have but one life, why not take it easy? F.H.A. 3; Library Club 1,2; One-act play 1; Phy. Ed. 4� GORDON BENGSCH Gordie Sometimes I sit and think, sometimes I just sit. F.F.A. 1,2,3,1+5 Football 1,2,3� Baseball 1; Track 1,2, 3; Phy. Ed. 2,3,1 . GENE ULRICH Red It's work, not women, that appeals to me. F.F.A. 1,2,3,! ; Football 1,2,3; Baseball 1; Track 1,2, 3; Phy. Ed. 2,3,1 . WE’LL BACK YO IN THE LAND u T 0 S T A N D A G A F 0 R W E K NOW Y W E S T F I E L D H I G INST THE BEST OU’LL ASCEND, H IN MEMORY of our schoolmate Breese L. Bennett who was killed in a car accident on September 8 1951 KEEP UP L L HONOR YOUR FAME YOUR NAME WESTFIELD HIGH WESTFIELD HIGH C. Sutton B. Byrnes S. Whitrock 0. Meyer S. McMahon B. Russell L. King B. I™ K. Kerst J. Hamilton S 0 P H 0 M 0 R E D. V. B. M. Koats Krentz Larson Dahlke 0 F F I C E R S F. Berg T. Giese R. Splittgerber T. Tofari p. Babbe p. Swader J. Hamilton S. Zuelke W. Johnson M. Henke A. Bandt J. Robinson A. Schrank B. Waldo 0. Vogal J. Hamilton R. Hartling M. Ulrich B. Mussey J. Eggleston 0. Singer J. Soiney Dale West H. Russell B. Cullen ( D. Deegan D. Bengsch D. Prank B. Guderski M. Bengsch OUR QUEEN Janet Slater, a senior girl, presided over the 1951 Homecoming festivities. She and King Charles Good lead the afternoon parade. The highlight of the dance was when Janet was crowned by retiring queen, Susan Hamilton. Immediately after the cornation Queen Janet led the grand march. OUR SCHOOL IS OUR FAME PROTECTOR - ON NOW FOR WE EXPECT A VICTORY FOR YOU WESTFIELD HIGH ■ . 3 e 3 • fro ne 28 C e E. Spath 29 FRESHMAN CLASS B. Ely; C. Frank; B. Tassler; D. Daye D Borzick A As September 1 , 1951� rolled around, 72 nervous, but happy students reported to their respective Westfield High classrooms They survived initiation several weeks later. Since then, the beginners have worked in various fields and appear to be a very promising group. Front Row. J. Hamilton; V. Krentz; S. Hintz; J. Selk; M. Teske; B. Schimel- pfenig; M. Dahlke. Second Row. J. Soiney; D. Wilde; W. Weir; A. Leach; K. Kerst; S. Spurgeon; V. Sutton; A. Kemnitz. Third Row. S. Hamilton; P. Fredrick; Mr. Johnson; R. Ely; M. Thalacker; M. Golliher; T. Hammond; J. Hamilton; D. Topping; 0. Meyer. Fourth Row. S. Trimble; P. Swader M. Fullmer; M. Collins; S. Zuelke; G. Singer; D. Dahlke; P. Gollnick; Fifth Row. J. Hamilton; J. Krentz; A. Hamilton; M. Ely; C. Lyon; B. Rus- sell; H. Wegenke. Sixth Row. N. Krueger; D. Smith; R. Dahlke; M. Rhode; B. Larson; B. Lyon; R. Gohlke; D. Smith. GLEE CLUB Front row: D. Gray, J. Boesler, A. Patten, M. Ely, V. Glaske, A. Hamilton, E. Daye. Second row: J. Schatzka, J. Hamilton, G. Pick, B. Janke, J. Hamilton, J. Russell, S. Teske, K. Thiede, L. Boelke, S„ Whitrock. Third row: Advisor Mr. Johnson, K. Kerst C. Frank, P. Fredrick, B. Lyon, R„ Dahlke, A. Leach, W. Johnson, D. Kasubaski, E. Marot . Fourth row: J. Robinson, J. Soiney, M. Rhode, C. Thalacker, D. Topping, B. Lax-con, I.'. Thalacker, S. Spurgeon, I. Kohnke, D. Spurgeon. Fifth row: W. Weir, D. Frank, S. Hintz, M. Willegal, J. Soiney, V. Pierce, p. Swader, V. Krentz, S. Hamilton, 3. Waldo, K. Teske, K. Kerst. BOYS CHORUS 1st Row: B. Pekowsky; Thaiacker; So Zuelke. N. Kruger; R. Gohlke, T R. Kohnke; G. Bengsch; J. Hamilton; M. Teske; Mr. Johnson; D. ’West; E. 2nd Row: K. Shurpit; D. Dahlke; R. Schimelpxenig; o McMahon; L. Leu.' 3rd Row: D. Bengsch, H. Wegenke; G. Weir; D. West; G. Singer. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! 1st Row: M. Ely; B. Larson; K. Kerst; R. Gohlke; M. Rhode; S. Hamilton; A. Meyer. 2nd Row: Miss Morton, Advisor; L. Yasick; K. Kerst; R. Brown; B. Tassler; J. Schatzka; G« Rick; A. Patten; B. Janke; J. Hamilton; Miss Benton, Advisor. 3rd Row: Mr. Kohn, Advisor; J. Soiney; W. Weir; D. Gray; W. Johnson; H. Russell; P. Fredrick; M. Dahlke; K. Teske; C. Thalacker; B. Mussey; Mrs. Fetzner, Advisor. 4-th Row: B. Pekowsky; D. Daye; D. Dahlke; D. West; D. Smith; J. Soiney; V. Krentz; B. Waldo; D. West; C. Hackman; D. Bengscho Extemporaneous Reading 1. Wanda Weir 2. Barbara Larson 3. Donna Gray Extemporaneous Speaking 1. Karlene Kerst 2. Spencer Zuelke 3. Don Smith Serious Declamation 1. Marilyn Rhode 2. Alyce Meyer 3. Barbara Waldo On the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, March 11, 37 students took to the stage in competition for places on the high school forensic team. The competition in all seven contests was of high caliber. The columns at the left, list- ing the medal winners in order, do not tell the complete story. In the words of the judge, Mr. R. P. Diehl of Berlin High School, There are no losers in a speech contestl Just speaking is winning enough for most of us timid souls I May the forensic team go on to win new laurels in the con- «hpnrU Four-Minute Speech 1. Clair Hackman 2. Marian Dahlke 3. Gail Schwanke Non-Original Oration 1. Annabel Patten 2. Gordon Singer Original Oration 1. Roger Gohlke 2. Kay Kerst Humorous Declamation 1. Alyce Meyer 2. Marilyn Ely 3. Susan Hamilton FORENSIC WINNERS OF SCHOOL CALENDER SEPTEMBER ij. Ik 21 2 OCTOBER NOVEMBER 5 8 9 12 15 16 18 22 25 26 29 1 10 30 DECEMBER 12 13 21 31 1 7 8 29 30 9 Ik 21 26 29 6 7 11 lU 19 20 2k JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH First day of school. Confusion runs wild. Ouchi With pain, we relate results of our first football game. Fans disappointed again. Westfield defeated by Wisconsin Dells. Organization is functioning smoothly for the new school term. We traveled to Tri-County for our second game away. The seniors have hilarious time initiating the freshmen. First issue of the Clarion comes off the press. Seniors have priority on mirrors at Galley Studios at Portage. Football Homecoming parade, game, and dance. Magazine campaign begins. Journalism class journeys to Madison. Everyone primping—photographer here. Football team is preparing for the biggest game of the year—Wautoma. Bimbo The Pirate steals first place to represent Westfield in the district one-act play contest. What a teaml We defeated Wautoma and copped the 7-C Championship for a second straight year. F.H.A attends rally at Beaver Dam. Vacation at lasttt Teachers attend Convention. Miss Morton got a diamond for saying 'Yes to the armed. forces. Westfield host to Omro's quintet. Blew Notes make their first appearance at the dance after the game. Wooster Co-ed delights audience. Charleston wows musical audience. Christmas vacation at last. Ring out the old. Ring in the new. Resolutions resolved and as quickly dissolved. School re-opens. Westfield defeated by Wautoma in an overtime, Westfield defeats Wautoma 31-26. „ . Those report cards againl Everyone enjoyed the Athletic Banquet. The Seniors' Valentine's Dance was a big success. Students waiting for Saturday and Sunday, so they can rest I The Stevens Point Choir presented a musical program this afternoon. District Tournament begins. m Westfield crowned champions of the 1952 District Tournament. Staff rushing to get the Pioneer to press by the l5th of the month California here I cornel Juniors give farewell party for Mr. Smith. Local forensics meet. Parent Party sponsored by F.H.A and F.F.A. Huge success. Distirct forensics meet. Westfield students take their good behavior to the State Tournament? Student Body and faculty entertained by the Singing Marines at an assembly program. It was a breathtaker. APRIL k Buckeye Donkey Basketball - The fans practically doubled with laughter. 11 Yeal A few days vacation for Easter. 15 Easter Bunny left - Everybody back in school. 17 Senior Class Play, January Thaw was a huge success. 19 Music Festival at Wautoma. 26 A big event of the year—the Junior Prom with the theme We Could Make Believe. 30 The last day of the month. MAY 20 Senior girls sing Don't Rock the Boat, Boys as the class takes a cruise on the Milwaukee Clipper. 23 Yearbooks deliveredl Best Everl 25 Baccalaureate services for the seniors 27 Class Night. 29 Commencement - Graduates receive their diplomas. 30 School year over. VICTORY! Omro Victim in Homecoming Tilt A fighting spirited Westfield el- even took the field against a high- ly regarded Omro team in the homecoming tilt. Omro. which hod lost only one game, pror to the Westfield game, was looked upon Westfield Wins OverUmeJbnfte Coning from uVs cage team u p ai ‘ Tri-County at «2-13 ft1 b •han FOOTBALL Front Row; Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Bo Mussey; B. Hammond; G. Alexander; P. Gollnick; D. Dahlke G. Singer; T. Tofari; D. Rank; H. Krcmrie; R. Reetz Go Collins; B. Schock; R. Hackbart; R. Poyer; B. Imm B. Byrnes; Coach Smith. SENIOR ELEVEN WESTFIELD WINS 7 C FOOTBALL CONFERENCE Westfield once more has gained the 7-C conference championship as they went through the season with an un- marked record. They started the season off slowly but as the season progressed so did the team. The high light of the season was the game which was played at Wautoma to decide which team was to be crowned champion. B. Daye; S. Lillie; C. Good; A. Buchholz; B. Hartling D. Czervinski; L. Collins; J. Marshall; K. Quinn; G. Drew A. Bandt; D. Koats; P. Galetka; R. Eggleston; R. Stock Assistant Coach Clark; M. Reiland. 1951 SEASON RECORD Westfield 2 Mauston 6 Westfield 6 Wisconsin Dells 27 Westfield 20 Tri-County 0 Westfield 111- Port Edwards 7 Westfield lt6 Omro 6 Westfield 39 Adams-Friendship 13 Westfield 21 Wautoma 7 7-C CONFERENCE STANDING W L T Westfield 5 0 0 Wautoraa 311 Omro 221 Adams-Friendship 2 3 0 Port Edwards 1 l . 0 Tri-County 1 1). 0 39 THE SUPER EIGHT Standing: D. Bengsch; B. Daye; C. Good; S. Lillie; P. Gollniek; Coach Clark Kneeling: L. Collins; D. Dahlke; J. Marshall; G. Alexander 1951-52 Basketball Schedule 35 80 39 Westfield 48 Westfield 38 Westfield Westfield Westfield Westfield 47 Westfield 62 Westfield I4.O Westfield 24 Westfield 5l Westfield 43 Westfield 31 Westfield 54 Westfield £j_7 Westfield 96 Westfield 33 Westfield 39 Westfield 47 District Omro 31 Prairie du Sac 56 Omro 21 Green Lake 21 Adams-Friendship 36 Adams-Friendship 38 Montello 30 Tri-County 37 Wautoma 26 Omro 34 Nekoosa l .2 Wautoma 26 Tri-County 36 Prairie du Sac ij.8 Green Lake 2, Nekoosa 2' Port Edwards 30 Montello 26 Tournament Games Westfield 64 Westfield 35 Westf Rudolph Tr Count 3 28 I Purple and Gold Win 7-C Opener 7-C Conference W Westfield 9 Wautoma 8 Tri-County 6 Port Edwards 6 Adams-Friendship Omro Montello Green Lake L 1 2 i 8 10 A s A aPet h ,°ys j? z W ''' '0r ce 7C • the py a e PIONEER B'S Seated: Bill Mussey; Bruce Hammond; Dennis Koats; Kent Quinn; Donald Rank; Arden Bandt; Albert Imm. Second Row: Brian McMahon; Bob Guderski; Glen Collins; Clair Hackman; Paul Galetka; Howard Fenske; Roy Hackbart. Third Row: Coach Smith; Roy Eggleston; Michael Reiland; Charles Kasubaski; David Daye; Jimmy Frozene; Bobby Pekowsky, Manager. Westfield Ties With Wautoma As They Defeat Port Edwards Westfi Stubbc The Pione ball season non-conferei 48-31. The the home f) very tight ii second half pulled away by a 25-10 i guilty of poi first half, played a fai Ben Day- scorers Daile- 14 , O 'C y KNo C° ' V a' K A The Westfield Pioneers, under the competent guidance of Coach Verle Clark, captur- ed the 7-C Conference crown of 1952 with an outstanding record of nine wins and one loss. The district tournament, held at Westfield, also prov- ed a tremendous success with Westfield winning the Champi- onship. Although Westfield was defeated by Stratford in the play-off at Plainfield, everyone agreed that the Pioneers had an exceptionally successful season. Coach Harry Smith's B Team gave the fans some exciting thrills during the 1951-1952 season. Out of eighteen games played, the Pioneer B's won seventeen and lost only one by a small margin. Beat Nekoosa 33-28 Tuesday uggle 1 Montello fht against ist Friday re of 62-30. game was he fast and the score Westfield, the rugged town and ) team be- tood at 62- d. local team l 19 points, icorer were irry Collins iece. High team was ints, second Neale with m has naw itraight win Montello .B Standing: R. Reetz, D. Rank, S. Lillie, W. King, C. Hackman, P. Gollnick, E. Buch- holz, J. Mussey, D. Bengsch, E. Chesebro, L. Collins, B. Daye, Coach Clark. Kneeling: C. Good, J. Marshall, A. Bandt, E. Fuhrmann, G. Ulrich, D. Czervinski, R. Kohnke, D. Dahlke TRACK TEAM A well balanced Westfield track team, climaxed an excellent season by winning the 1950 7-C Conference track meet which was held at Wautoma. The total points were as follows: WESTFIELD-----------6? Adams-Friendship---U-9 Wautoma-------------4° Port Edwards--------23 Montello------------18 The track team won every meet in which they participated during the year. This included a quadrangular and a dual meet held at Adams. 42 T. McMahon, M. Ely, G. Weir P. Fredrick J. Soiney B. Tassler, D. Gray, V. K: Front row: Advisor Mrs. Shurpit, M. Dahlke, L. Yasick, M. Weiss, R. -ly, M. Quinn, J. Hamilton, B. Tassler, J. Schatzka, B. Janke, S. Sonnenberg. Second row: P. Swader, M. Ely, D. Gray, A. Patten, B. Kasubaski, J. Hamilton, H. Russell, R. Brown, R. Dahlke, J. Krentz, D Topping. Third row: J. Hamilton, C. Thalacker, C. Brieske, S. Hintz, M. Golliher, W. Buschke, I. Kohnke, A. Krueger, W. Johnson, B. Lyon, M. Willegal, M. Thalacker, D. Wilde, V. Glaske. Fourth row: S. Spurgeon, . Pierce, N. Schwanke, D. Kanneman, N. Buschke, L. Schwanke, D. Spurgeon, A. Kemnitz, J. Slater, K. Teske, E. Hell, K. Kerst, L. Pierce, V. Krentz, Hamilton. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization of girls who study homemaking in junior and senior high school. We work together for better and happier home life for everyone. We think that helping to make happy homes, now and in the future, is the most important thing that youth can do for democracy. Some of the activities of our chapter during the past year have been: State Convention, State and County Fair's, Officer's Training Meeting at Columbus, Rally at Beaver Dam, Assembly program during F. IT. A. week, and State Dem- onstration contest. OFFICERS Marian Dahlke, Secretary; Loretta Yasick, Historian; Annabel Patten, Parliamentarian Margie Thalacker, Chart Keeper; Mrs. Shurpit Advisor; Donna Spurgeon, Vice-president; Kay Kerst, Reporter; Janet Slater, Treasurer Susan Hamilton, President. WESTFIELD CHAPTER ;; � 2 ■ -?•� . FIr3t Row: C. Kasubaski; J. Eggleston; D. Daye; D. Bengsch; R. Byrnes; J. Hamilton; J. Frozene; K. Shurpit; E. Shurpit; R. Eggleston; Mr. Gilmore Second Row: W. McWilliams; R. Reetz; R. Russell; R. Janke; R. Schimel- pfenig; L. Leu; R. Poyer; N. Ludkey; E. Brudnowski; H. Buchholz; Third Row: H. Fenske; R. Janke; G. Muske; M. Henke; N. Henke; D. Czervin- ski; D. Buchholz; N. Kruger; E. Thalacker; B. Shurpit; G. Drew; B. Cullen; G. Wagner; Fourth Row: G. Ulrich; B. Hartling; D. Detert; J. Marshall A. Schrank; R. Good; E. Wagner; W. Becker; K. Quinn; H. Kromrie; R. Stock; R. Kohnke; A. Sohn. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA • activities tnis year included representing our chapter in the officers raining school, plowing contests, state and county fairs. Central Wisconsin live- stock show, public speaking contest, and he annual F. F. A. State Convention. we ?re represented at the state judging contests by teams in dairy and soil judging! 8 fam manaSement d Community services include milk and t®stinS seed testing and treating, orchard pruning, farmers institute, rat gmmr01 pr°srara� and a farm safety pro- _p °ur. c!laf recreation in the school y ar is trimming other chapters—Oxford- endeavor, Montello, Adams-Friendship, and Wautoma in some red hot basketball game s • OFFICERS Russel Reetz, Sentinel; Jack Marshall, President; Kent Quinn, Secretary; Bob Schimelpfenig. Reporter; Bob Janke, Vice- president; Bob Good, Treasurer; Mr. Gil- more. Advisor.. April Showers was the theme for our Junior Prom which was held in the high school gymnasium on April 26, 1951 Pastel shades of crepe paper covered the huge umbrellas adorning the stage. Rain drops hung from the ceiling and the center of the floor was a typical garden scene. King, Terry McMahon, chose Delores Kasubaski of Neshkoro as his queen for this unforget- table event. Ron Harvey and his orchestra were the masters of rhythm for the evening. APRIL SHOWERS” HOMECOMING HOP B. Hammond, K. Quinn, B. Mussey, C. Good, J. Slater, V. Krentz, B. Kasubaski, B. Tass] VS QUEEN FOR A NIGHT Elaine Marotz, our class president, was the lucky person when number 5? was chosen to reign as queen for the evening. She was escorted from the stage to the throne by Mr. Clark, one of the senior advisors. Donna Spurgeon, vice-president of the class, crowned Elaine on this occa- sion. VALENTINE DANCE The social highlight of the year for the senior class and its friends was the gala Valentine Dance. It was held in the high school gymnasium on February 9 They danced to the music of Larry Woodbury and his or- chestra. Valentines, large and small, helped to give a touch of realism to the theme for our dance. ■ 't LET'S WRITE Bill Mussey Charles Good G. Alexander E. Marotz Mr. Fenske Donna Gray Don Smith P. Fredrick L. Collins fi __ ii T T. McMahon, D. Smith, D. Dahlke, C. Hackman, D. Spurgeon, G. Alexander, ‘S. Zuelke, D. Smith, L. Collins, R. Schimelpfenig, E. Marotz, Miss 'Morton, S. Fietz, K. Kerst, M. Thalacker, M. Dahlke, A. Meyer, L. L. Yasick, D. Smith, J. Slater, S. Hamilton, T. Hammond, A. Meyer, E. Graf, E. Marot2 J. Soiney, Mrs. Lehner, C. Brieske, E. Hell, T. McMahon, D. Kasubaski, B. Gintei H. Wegenke, N. Schultz, D. Smith, D. Spurgeon, M. Thalacker, R. Gohlke, M. Rhoc PIONEER PRODUCTION GO-EDITORS: Joanne Soiney Elaine Hell BUSINESS MANAGERS: Marilyn Rhode Howard Wegenke Dorothy Smith Janet Slater Margie Thalacker Roger Gohlke SALES MANAGERS: Alyce Meyer Donna Spurgeon ART EDITOR: Elaine Graf FEATURE EDITORS: Susan Hamilton Don Smith PRODUCTION: Elaine Marotz Nancy Schultz Beatrice Ginter Teresa Hammond Caroline Brieske ADVISOR: Mrs. Lehner 1 1 JANUARY THAW Frieda-------------------Loretta Yasick Herbert Gage---------------Larry Collins Sarah Gage----------------Teresa Hammond Paula Gage--------Joanne Soiney Marge Gage-----Margie Thalacker Barbara Gage------Marilyn Rhode George Husted—Phillip Gollnick Jonathan Rockwood--Rcger Gohlke Mathilda Rockwood---Alyce Meyer Mr. Loomis------------------Donn Dahlke Uncle Walter-----------Don Smith Matt Rockwood-----Jack Marshall Carson--------Bob Schimelpfenig . ..............from the ordinary high school gymnasium to a wonderland of curtain calls and cues—that was what January Thaw meant to the cast of the Senior Class Play on the night of April 17. On Saturday, March 8, 1952, the Senior Class Play cast and their advisor. Miss Benton, took the train to Milwaukee to see an amateur professional production of January Thaw. Many valuable hints were received which helped to make their own high school production a very superior play. The excitement when the Rockwood� s returned to their home and found the Gage's living in it was more than enough plot material. iHHiiuuut The Cooks! • 'v I • • A FRIENDLY SCHOOL OF GOOD FELLOWSHIP DONATIONS We sincerely extend our appreciation to the following for your kind support and co-operation in making the 1952 Pioneer possible. $5.00 Neshkoro Mutual Insurance Company $2 Brakebush Brothers The People's Bank, Coloma Shell Wally Bean, Proprietor Bennetts Restaurant Motel The Follett Company Westfield State Bank Westfield Co-op Dairy Westfield Milling Electric Company Gallev Studio $1;.00 Schlinder's Lodge Westfield Nursery Florist $3.50 Smart's Food Market Libby McNeil Libby .00 Herb Warm Son Hardware Breity's Rexall Westfield TV Radio Service Wegenke Son Garage Chauncey's Fin - N - Feather Keller Iron Works Groskreutz Meyer A1 Erma's Resturant Hamilton Brothers Hardware Wiecki Tavern Walczyk Studio Goldia's Style Shop Packard Visual Supplies Coffee Cup, Charles Weaver Kellogg Brothers $3.00 Polacek's Resort Buffalo Lake Lodge Mazies Bar Arlo Alexander Gamble Store Collins' Grocery Murphy's Bar Eubanks S T Meat Market Reiland's Drugstore Geise's Lumber Yard Bendinbender Farmers Exchange Bank Crane's Chevrolet Garage $2.50 Badger Breeder's Co-op Kruger Dairy Pat Sal's Bar Coloma Motor Sales Verthein Produce Follett Leach Inc. John Fetzner, Att. at Law Milts' Barber Shop Quinns Alexander's Hardware Variety Store Beutler's Jewelry Store Arnold Schauer Garage Golliher Auto Service Nelson Sohn Garage Freddies DX Arden Daye Fullmer Standard Service Gardner Bakery Steffy's The Club E. A. Gohlke's Implements Coffee Cup F. Long, Proprietor Westfield Hotel $1.50 Coloma Lumber Fuels $1.00 Standard Station Johnson's Optomistrist V. W. Reetz Meat Market Oelke's Barber Shop Tony's Corner Tavern Tade's Bar Fred's Texaco DX Station Pike's Service Station W. M. Lange Son James Delaney Pease Country Store Bake-Rite Bread Company Millers Resort, Friendship W. Krentz Junction Bar Machan's Station Roval Resturant Sorensons Lunch Room Larry Woodbury Freds Welding Collins' Body Shop Coloma Telephone Company John Conant Joe Shoe Service Meyer Barber Shop Dugan Motors Westfield Produce Feskis Store Joe Dorfmeister Donald Detuh Elevlyn Brodtkord $ .50 Gerand's Standard Service jMYERS --Z YEARBOOKS THE PACEMAKERS OF QUAUIV MYERS AND CO. INC. TOPEKA, KANSAS