Westfield High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Westfield, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1956 volume:

THE SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS THE 1955 56 pioneer 'moments to remember' The first frightened moment as a freshman, initiation and its surprises, the responsibility of homecoming as a sophomore, the junior prom and its frilly dresses and dreamy music, as a senior, the noisy class meetings, the loud shirts, the memorable class trip, and cap and gown. We’ll have these moments to remember. Frogs in dissecting pans, stylish dirty bucks, nickels lost in the candy machine, faces washed in the bubblers, the stacks of books lugged home each night and the forgotten locker combination, the troublesome circles in geometry, the cold showers and the swapping of class rings. We 11 have these moments to remember. The muddy fields, the slippery pigskin, the goal posts wrapped in purple and gold. The crowded gym, the bright lights, the games lost and won, the cinder track, spiked shoes, and endless hurdles. The diamond with its glorious nine. We’ 11 have these moments to remember. The echoing of the drum cadence, the romance of prom, the deadlines met, the inkiness of the production room, the evening rehearsals and the tension before a performance the jolly skating parties, the rippling of fingers over piano keys, the golden pom poms, and the candid humor of the ag. shop. We’11 have these moments to remember. DEDICATION The 1955-56 Edition of the PIONEER is being dedicated to Mrs. Merle M. Shurpit, who lias had a large part in elevating our school to the proud position which it now holds. Mrs. Shurpit, who is noted state-wide for her abilities and achievements in the field of home ec- onomics and her faithful work in FHA, has not failed to give individual attention to her students. Through the doors of her classroom have walked many, to a finer, more successful way of life. This dedication is one way in which we can in some small way express our gratitude. Did it go in?? It Looks, good anyhow. CHEMISTRY!! hopes not. Will anything explode? Everyone Lunch time, and a period of relaxation These busses provide transportation to and from school and to all extra-curricular activities - held away from Westfield. The farm shop. A paradise who enjoy making different for those things. A big activity. A magazine drive is an annual activity. For the first time our school annual and our school paper were printed by us on our new offset machine. SENIORS The first frightened moment as a freshman, initiation and its surprises, the responsibility of homecoming as a sophomore, the junior prom and its frilly dresses and dreamy music, as a senior, the noisy class meetings, the loud shirts, the memorable class trip, and cap and gown. We II have these moments to remember. President: Gerald Michalek Vi«ce President: Gerald Cullen Secretary: Janice Campbell Treasurer: John Seigal SENIOR OFFICERS Colors—Blue and White Flower—Red Rose Song—Moments to Remember Motto—Memories behind - Success Ahead CLASS OF '56 Robert Babbe The only thing that can stop him is a door. Jerry Basore He’s the envy of all the girls, because he has those natural curls. Edward Becker ‘A man can't live long and fast too-I walk slow!’ Clarice Bohn ‘Likes to step and have her fun but her work is always done.’ Mary Jane Buchanan ‘The Lord gave a few peo- ple brains, Mary sure had a pull.’ Janice Campbell ‘No man is worth the salt of my tears.’ A Nancy took ‘Little, but oh, my.’ Marlene E i c li in a n ‘Teachers and classes are my only objection to an education. '' :• • v- Ji % € ■f' wm me, Gerry Cullen ‘If school life is liberty, give me death. ’ Arden Fietz ‘It’s better to sleep in the classroom than to waste a perfectly good night.’ 4 y' Nancy Fry ‘A charming young lady with plenty of class, she chose her Romeo from the senior c 1 ass. ' Marlene Fuhrmann ‘She's as fond of dates as an Arab.’ Mary Fulmer ‘She's neither an angel nor a saint-you can’t make a girl what she ain't.’ Dorothy Ginter ‘Men here? How horrible!’ Donald Glaske ‘Flirt and the world flirts with you. Love and you love alone. ’ Carla Gohike ‘If she will, she will, you may depend on it; but if she won’ t, she won’ t, and that’s the end of it.’ Ronald Gohlke ‘They say all great men are dead-explain my being here.’ Scott Gollnick ‘It takes forever to do my work—I just don’ t do it. Thomas Hamilton ‘He thinks too much. Such men might be dangerous.’ Arlene Johnson ‘Today I love you, but don’t trust me. Next week it’ll be someone else.' Jean Herman ‘An innocent expression, but looks are deceiving.’ Brian Kemnitz ‘Experience is always teaching me something I'd rather not learn.’ Donald Lange ‘No gal has ever poisoned my mind.’ J Shirley King ‘Keen sense! Common Sense! But no room for nonsense.’ Mary Lou Lewin ‘She looks like an angel- acts like one too, but you never can tell what an an- gel might do!' Fern Olson ‘Sugar and spice and every- thing nice--one of these days she'll be sprinkled with rice.' Phil Rank 1'm going to tell that guy Einstein a few things. Ivan Reetz ‘Classes should be 10 min- utes: five to come and five to go.' Clifford Rhode ‘Of all the tilings that I like best, I much prefer to sit and rest.' Janet Reetz ‘She likes them short, she likes them tall, but you and I know she likes them all.' Gary Schatzke ‘High school days are de- lights, but they don't compare to high school n ights.' Thomas Taschwer ‘The world is waiting for the sunrise, and I’m on my way to bed.’ Leabelie Tofari ‘Love came into my heart one day, just for a visit and decided to stay.’ Ronald Ulrich ‘If there's trouble, I’m not around, but I've been there. ’ Lloyd Zeller ‘If I work hard today, what will I do tomorrow?’ Frank Wolf ‘Try to argue if you can, I can beat most any man.' Karon Zuelke ‘Sometimes glad, sometimes sad, often mischievous, never bad!’ SENIOR HONORS VALEDICTORIAN D. A. R. AWARD Carla Gohlke SALUTATORIA N Mary Jane Buchanan UNIOR HONORS OUTSTANDING JUNIOR GIRL Nancy Dewar OUTSTANDING JUNIOR BOY Harold Schwochert, UNDERCLASSMEN Frogs in dissecting pans, stylish dirty buck lost in the candy machine, faces washed in the the stacks of books lugged home each night and the locker combination, the troublesome , circles in the cold showers and the swapping of class rin have these moments to remember. , nickels bubblers, forgotten geometry, s. We 11 JUNIOR OFFICERS President: Charlene Lyon Vice President: Darrell Fenske Secretary: Kay Schatzka Treasurer: Mary Collins U NIORS First row: I del 1 a Buschke, Merna Buchholtz, Barbara Brockway, joya Brockway. Second row: waiter Brudnowski, Lloyd Boy, Bill 6rakebush. Gene Alexander. First row: Mary Collins, Joyce Hackbo t, Vivien Daye, Betty Byrne. Second row: Rochelle Galbraith, Howard Fravel, David Fies's, Royer 8rudnowski, Nancy Dewar. JOLLY JUNIORS Here are the busy juniors, who have crammed this year with many exciting events. There was the Old Time Dance, the Pre- Prom Sock Hop, and of course, the big event of the year was Pr( m, which they carried out in elegance with Joe Willegal and Norlene Schwanke reigning as their King and Uueen. They chose Dick Neeb and Harold Schwochert to represent them on the Student Council. Officers chosen were Charlene Lyon as President, Darrell Fenske, Vice President, Kay Schatzka as Secretary, and Mary Collins was the treasurer. In the autumn, when homecoming rolled around, Glenn rhalacker and Ramona Jahnke were the junior members who served on the court. And, although they are looking forward to that final bie r QC cnni xxr, 4 1_________________________________________ O year as seniors, remember. they, as juniors, have many moments to NOT QUITE FINISHED First row: Helen Hammond, Jaan Gonlke, Sharon Darlene Kottka. Second row: Carl Lietz Jerry Curtis Lange, John Hamilton. Kopp, Ramona Jahnke, Jepson, Henry Horton, i JUNIOR PROM WORK First row: Dick Neeb, Harold Schwochert, Clyde Peer, Keith Schultz, Bill Lillie. Second row: Norlene Schwanke, Cynthia Linaberry, Lauretta Meyer, Alma Schrank. REALLY LIVED IT UP First row: Mary Tbiede, Darlene Shurpit, Martna wruck, Barbara wiess Gretcnen Swader. Second row: Joe will eg al, Lyle Stock, Jack wenzel G1 enn Trial acker. First row: Dean Alexander Basore. Second row: Earl Bartz, Allen Cnilewski, Paul Christopher hi i erie oraKeDUSh, Russell Berg, John Buchholz, SOPHOMORE SOPHOMORE OFFICERS President: Monica Rank Vice President: Harlan Fausch Secretary: Pat Swick Treasurer: Kenneth Meyer SERIOUS SOPHOMORES This class began their second year in school by electing class officers. They chose Monica Rank as President, Marian Faush as Vice President; Pat Swick, Secretary; and Treasurer, Kenneth Meyer. They began working immediately to make the Homecoming a success. Their candidate was Patsy Swick who won the contest and reigned as queen. ‘Cat's Paradice’ was the title of the skit entered in the All-School Vaudeville. The Spring Carnival was their final money making scheme. Tom Collins and Ken Giese were chosen to represent the class on the Student Council. Miss England, Mr. Clark and Mr. Brenholt, as class advisors, helped them make their second year a successful one. First row: Audrey Crane, Nordean Fietz, Joanne Heger, Norma Benrens. Second row: Nancy Frank, Dennis Caves, Gilbert Crane, Bernie Fritz Kathy Maager. First row: Thelma Frozene, Pat Horton. Second row: Ken Giese, Kl i ne, Dick .lanke. Henke, Shirley Hamilton, Don Janke, Mike Ingram, Pat Mike HALF-WAY THROUGH STUDY, STUDY, STUDY F i rst row: Runnels. Schatzka, wnyHMarSf,a11' Nancy schwanke, Elaine Patterson Pat Joe°Manwe?ler,Stjoe sSJrSSfc. Ke eth Sc at2ka- : -i', mt '.e decarnet rowj nacny «cTf, jean ir jt f , icairrift $ v«rswr icarre Sperrcsr, CaraT Taft, ary i , r 1' V y r , HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES FRESHMEN OFFICERS President: Joyce Kopp Vice President: David Jannke Secretary: Gloria lesh Treasurer: Ronald Buchholtz FRESHMEN f_.st °W: ee . A er Larry Acker« Roger Baranowski, Robert Bonn, Jean Campbell. Second row: Mary Busee, Carolyn Brakebush Diane Caves, Delores Buchanan, Josephine Berg, Helen Christiansen. First row: Sandra Kasubaski, Julianna Harke, Linda Gollnick, Rosemary Fravel, Phyllis Frank, Donna Dehling, Diane Horton, Marjorie Johnson. Second row: Paul Congdon, Robert Cook, Roger Clark, Robert Kasubaski. SILLY FRESHMEN Sixty-four boisterous students were enrolled as Freshmen this year at Westfield. Officers chosen for the year were president, Joyce Kopp; vice-president, David Jahnke; secretary, Gloria Lesh; and treasurer, Ron Buchholz. Representatives for Stydent Council were Mary Jo Busse and Roger Clark. Gloria Lesh was chosen to represent the class on the Homecoming court. Some of the activities undertaken to earn money were candy sales, Dry-Nite Club, sold concessions and shakers and n1 aimed a rag drive. Inder the guidance of Mr. Boron, Miss Wilke, and Miss Chapman, they had a very successful year. initiation! big deal! First row: Joann Kemnitz, Judy Kline, Karen Kolbeck, Steprianie Krentz, Jean Laughlin, Rosa Kruger. Second row: Eugene Kemnitz, Gordon Krueger, Kenneth Kemnitz, Jerry Long, Robert Krause, Jeff Lewellyn. . . First row: Verbeana Podoll, Sandra Nutting, Betty Rabbitt, Mary Runnels, Carol Roney, Joan Neeb. Second row: Gordon Schwark, George Robinson, George Peterson, Richard Sommer, Roger Reetz, Michael Meinke. BUSY ALL THE TIME I NO LONGER SHY F i rst Helen Lyd i a row: Sandra Zaske, Bonnie Sta'nke, Mary wolf, Pat wardzala, Topping, Janet wargul a. Second row: Geraldine wruck, Wright, Duane WaChholz, Dennis Weir, Victor Thalacker. ADMINISTRATION The busy office with humor and efficiency mingling to- gether. The buzzing telephone and spasmodic interruptions. The teachers laughter floating through the halls after school hours, the sinister looks and squelching remarksl The problems solved and unsolved, the overflowing desks and personalities. We’ll have these moments to remember. ADMINISTRATION PRINCI PAL Francis E. Konn SECRETARY SCHOOL BOARD Secretary Sharon Barchus D. Follett, T. Hamilton, G. Thai acker, J. Long, R. Koats not shown. Floyd A. Brenholt Elsie J. Chapman Verle A. Clark Rei nhard H. Latzig Merle M. Shurpit Mary k. Wilke I George Steffen The Ag. shop with the sharp odor of sawdust, the hearty peals of laughter, and fiery sparks flying from the emery wheel, the evening bowling parties and the exciting base- ball games of the GAA, fluty music of the Girl’s Glee Club drifting from the band room, the jokes cracked, the music sheets stacked, by the Boy’s Glee Club. The members of the forensic team cramming and jamming their selections, the journeys to the contests, the anxiety of performing be- fore an audience, and the awards. And the books and green- house atmosphere of the Library Club. We’ll have these mo- ments to remember. 1955-56 school calender September Jfc School begins 12- Cheerleaders elected 13- Class officers chosen 20-Magazine campaign 29-30-Senior pictures taken at Galley Studios October H-Individual photos taken 12-Lyceum program—‘Bertelle’s Birds’ 20- Homecoming bonfire 21- Homecoming game and dance We won over Montello. Music for the dance was furnished by Larry Woodbury. 26-Group picturex for the annual November 2-4-Teachers’ Convention Our first vacation 4-End of first nine weeks 15-Lyceum program—‘Royal Scots’ 24-25-Thanksgiving vacation December 13-Lyceum program—‘Taflin Trio’ 22- Christmas vacation begins January 4-Return to school after wonderful vacation 28-Senior Sno-ball February 16-Local FHA demonstration contest 20- Lyceum program—‘Ford Goodlette’ March 9-League forensic contest 22—23—A11—schoo1 vaudeville 30— Easter vacation begins April 4-School opens after vacation 11 18-Vocal music nights 11 18-Vocal Music Nights 19-20-Senior class trip 21- Junior Prom 27-Lyceum program—‘Roger Blackmun’ May 1-2-Senior class play ‘Books and Crooks’ 9-Style Show 12-Sophomore Carnival 16-17-Musical 27- Baccal aureate 28- Class Night 29- Commencement 31- Picnic and awards day AUTOGRAPHS PIONEER Under the guidance of Mr. Brenholt, a staff of approxi- mately 30 members compiled and printed the ‘56 PIONEER. This PIONEER truly proved to be a product of the stu- dents. Competent staff mem- bers planned pages, typed the copy, and printed their PIONEER on the offset mach- ine. The offset room became cluttered with empty glue bottles, broken pencils, and crumpled paper. Ves, this year's stalk faced ! iany discouraging prob- lems but each time they came through. The way is now paved lor each succeeding class to prinl a PIONEER worthy ol WHS. Standing: Gerry Michalek, Janice Campbell, Clarice Bohn, Shirley King, June Selk, Rem Gohlke, Mr. Brenholt, Frank wolk, John Siegal. Seated- Charlene Lyon, Kay Schatzka, Arlene Johnson, Leabelle Tofari, Sandra Trimble, Mary Fullmer, Dorothy Ginter, Nancy Dewar, Janet Reetz, Carla Gohlke, Mary Buchanan, Mary Meinke, Karon Zuel ke, Marlene Fuhrmann, Nona Swick, Monica Rank, Joyce Kopp. Co-ed i tors..... Assistant editors Layout........... Copy Advertising.............. Sales............  .].... Business Manager......... Photography.............. Production............... Junior Representative... Sophomore Representative Freshman Representative. Advisor................. .Gerry Michalek Jan 'Campbe11 .Kay Schatzka Charlene Lyon •Karon Zuelke, Nona Swick, Marlene Fuhrmann, Mary Buchanan, Carla Gohlke, Arlene Johnson .Mary Meinke, Clarice Bohn, Ron Gohlke, Dorothy Ginter .Sandra Trimble, Nancy Fry .Leabelle Tofari, Janet Reetz .June Se 1k I John Siegal .Frank Wo11 .Nance Dewar .Monica Rank .Joyce Koop Kopp .Mr. Brenholt CLARION First row: Mary Meinke, Arlene Johnson. Second row: Janice Campbell, Mary Thiede, Janet Reetz, Carla Gohlke, Cynthia Linaberry. Third row: Kathy wolf, Mary Collins, Nancy Dewar, June Selk. Fourth row: Sharon Kopp, Dorothy Ginter, Bill Brakebush, Frank wolf, Ron Gohl ke. The CLAKION resumed its old policy of acquiring ads and engaged in a new policy of publishing a paper twice a month instead of producing the usual monthly issue. The offsrt press and unwavering guidance ol our advisor, Mr. Brenholt, made it possible to print an improved CLARION lor the benefit of the entire student body. Nine of the stall members have spent their last year working with the CLARION, and their presence will be greatly missed next year. Every member on the staff has worked dil- igently, and deserve recognition. And a few stars should be sprinkled in the crowns of the page editors. There are many memorable experiences to recall when re- membering the toil of getting the paper off to press with the fun and confusion. Yes, the CLARION staff also has its moments to remember. Managing Editor Nance Dewar Newspage Editor Ronald Gohlke Editorial Page Editor Mary Tliiede Sports Page Editor Bill Brakebush Feature Page Editor Arlene Johnson Copy Editor Janice Campbel1 Business Manager June Selk Sports Frank Wo 1f Special Features Carla Gohlke Janet Reetz Mary Meinke Typists Mary Collins Sharon Kopp • • • • Cynthia Linaberry Dorothy Ginter Art Editor Kathy Wolf Advisor Mr. Brenholt SNAPS STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Carla Gohlke, June Selk, Mary Thiede, Mary Busoe Mr. Johnson. Second row: Ken Giese, Harold Schwochert, Dick Neeb, Ronald Gohlke. Third row: Tom Collins, Roger Clark. Carla Gohlke presided over tlie 1955-56 sessions of the Student Council. The position of Vice president was held by Ronald Gohlke, the Secretary was Mary Ellon Thiede, and June Selk was the Treasurer. Thd Council obtains most of its money through sales in the candy and pop machines and the magazine campaign. This year, however, they worked to raise added funds by sponsor- ing the all-school Vodvil Show. The Council this year spon- sored the Christmas Party and the all-school picnic. This year’s Council decided to save money in order to build up funds for a larger project in the forthcoming years. How- ever, they did sponsor all lyceum programs given this year which cost a considerable sum. Whether funds are spent for entertainment or otherwise, the Council always works lor the benefit of, and represents, the entire school. President, Arlene Johnson; Vice President, June Selk; Secretary, Mary Meinke; Treasurer, Nancy Fry; Rz rl i amentari an, Kay Schatzka; Historian. Joanne Severson; Reporter, Gretchen Swader; Chart Keeper, Ramona Jahnke; Sonq.Leader, Helen Hammond; Advisor, Mrs. Shurpit. JUNIOR DEGREE Ramona Jahnke, Norlene Schwanke Our F.H.A. meetings were held every Tuesday during activity period. The officers met on Friday.to plan the next meeting. In November the organ- ization sponsored F.H.A. Week in which various Activities took place. The Chapter also un- dertook several other activities during the year which included de- corating the Christmas tree for study hall, the demonstration contest, the Mother-Daughter ban- quet, a donut sale, the trip to Madison, and the annual Style Show. CHAPTER DEGREE Merna Buchholtz, Martha wruck, June Selk, Charlene Lyon. First row: Gloria Lesh, Betti Dewar, Donna Defiling, Charlene Lyon, I del la Buschke, Merna Buchholtz, Thelma Frozene. Second row: Mary Marshall, Martha wruck, Sharon Kopp, Mary Kemnitz, Dorothy Ginte-, Marlene Eicfmnan. Third row: Dian Horton, Helen Topping, Mary Busse, Stephanie Krentz, Rosa Kruger. Fourth row: Par Horton, Phyllis Frank, Nancy Frank, Mary Runnels. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA DEMONSTRATION WINNER Chari ene Lyon First row: Geraldine wruck, Karen Kolbeck, Joan Neeb, Diane Caves, Marjorie Jormson. Second row: Rochell e Galbrai tri, Mary Collins, Leabelle Tofari, Sandra Trimble, Mary Fullmer. Third row: Carol Roney, Monica Rank, Joan wargula, Sandra Zaske, Alma Schrank. Fourth row: Norlene SChwanke, Jean Laughlin, Mary Wolf, Julianna Harke. STATE DEGREE WINNER STATE OFFICER Arlene Johnson DRESS REVUE WINNER TRIO Helen Hammond Gretchen Swader Kay Schatzka First row: Jerry Basore, Curtis Lange, Lyle Stock, John Hanilton, Howard Fravel. Second row: Lloyd Boy, waiter Brudnowski, Clyde Peer, Henry Horton. Third row: Tom Taschwer; Orrin Tassler, Donald Glaske, Gerry Cullen, Ivan Reetz. Fourth row: Arden Fietz, Gary Schatzka, Joe Willegal Ronald Erdman. Fifth row: Sid Soiney, Frank Kolbeck, Ed Becker, Darrell Fenske. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Pres i dent T. Hami 1 ton Vice President R. Ulrich Secretary J. Siegal T reasurer H. Schwoche Reporter G. M i chal ek Sent i nel R. Babbe Adv i so r E. Boron First row: Dennis Weir, Lee Acker, Robert Bohn, Richard Sommers, Robert Krause, Eugene Kemnitz. Second row: Lsrry Acker, Duane Wackholtz, Kenneth Kemnitz, Rog r Reetz, Victor Thalacxer, George Peterson. Third row:- Gordon Schwarke, Robert Kssubaski, George Robinson, Gordon Kruger, Max Basore, Russell Berg. Fourth row: Jeff Lewellyn, Joe Schrank, Dick Janke, Ken Giese, John Buchholz. Fifth row: Dennis Caves, Mike Kline, ;Mike Ingram, Dale Selk, Steve Quinn. Sept. 8-10 20-23 Oct. 19 25 Nov. 2 22 Dec. 5 8 Jan. 4 13 17 26-27 Feb. 8 17 29 Mar. 27 12 May 21 31 June 4-6 Central Wisconsin Livestock Show at Adams. First FFA meetings Corn Yield Contest winners announced. Leadership Training program at Randolph. Basketball pencil sales begin. Green Hand initiation. Evergreen pruning demonstration. Portage whips Westfield 41-38 Farm Journal sales begin. State Farm Degree due. Chapter Farmers initiated. Local elimination for speaking contest. Basketball thriller lost to A-F, 46-45. Finish season with a five-three record. Local speaking contest, H. Schwochert won. FFA District speaking and quartet meet. Vitality Seed campaign completed. State judging contest at Madison. FFA Father-Son Banquet. Pig projects awarded. State FFA Convention. First row: Frank Kolbeck, Ronald Erdman, Harold Schwochert, Joe Schrank, Dick Janke, Dor, Glaske, Ken Giese, Curtis Lange. Second row: Darrel Fenske, Gerry Cullen, Gary Schatzke, Ronald Ulrich, Orrin Tassler, Sic Soiney, Ed Becker, Gerry Michalek. Curtis Laing Gordon Kruger PIG AWARDS LETTER WINNERS T. Hamilton G. Michalek I. Reetz j. Siegal H. Horton H. Schwochert K. Quinn D. Daye SPEECH WINNER Harold Schwochert LIBRARY CLUB First row: Dian Horton, Oiane Caves, Majorie Johnson, Josephine Berg, Joan Neeb, Gloria Lesh. Second row: Monica Rank, Lurella Meyers, Joanne Spencer, Mary Marshall, Cynthia linaberry, Vivian Daye, I del 1 a Buschke. Third row: Joan wargula, Audrey Crane, Pat Horton, Darlene Shurpit, Sally wandry, Betty Byrnes. Fourth row: Merna BuchhoUz, Nancy Schwanke, Shi rley Hamilton. Th is year the lib ra ry cl ub was composed o f 30 girls. They c heck ou t books and keep o r- de r in th e library • Th e club has purchased a new A tlas for the 1 i brary. They have ta- ke n part in the Home- CO mi ng pa rade, the all sc hool va udev i 1 1 e show an d sold concessio ns. President, Sharon Kopp; Vice President, No a Swick; Secretary Patsy Swick; Treasurer, Martha Wruck; Advisor, Miss Chapman. F'rst row: Diane Caves, Phyllis Frank, Mary Collins. Second row: Kay Lyon, Rosa Kruger, Sandra Nutting. Third row: Nancy Frank, Jean Fullmer. Fourth row: Carolyn Brakebush, Charlene Lyon, Mary Busse, Mary Fullmer. Fifth row: Mary Buchanan, Carla Gohlke, Mary Marshall, Delores Buchanan. Sixth row: Mr. Johnson, Cynthia Linaberry, Mary Runnels, Geraldine Wruck, Joyce Kopp, Dale Selk, Gary Schatzke, Sharon Kopp. Not pictured: Marjorie Johnson, Dick Jahnke, Joyce Hackbart. BAND First row: Arlene Johnson, Nancy Dewar, Janet Reetz. Second row: Stephanie Krentz, Mary Buchanan, Marlene Fuhrmann. Third row: Mary Tfiiede, Betty Rabbitt, Clarice Bohn, John Seigal. Fourth row: Linda Gollnick, Shirley Hamilton. Fifth row: June Selk, Janet wargula. Sixth row: Beth Dewar, Carla Gohlke, Dennis weir. Seventh row: Lloyd Zeller, Robert Bohn, Lois Meyer, Sandra Trimble, Gretchen Swader, Pat Swick, Kay Schatzke. MEMBERS First row: Mary Fullmer, Arlene Johnson, Don Glaske, Lois Meyer. Second row: John Siegal, Fern Olson, Carla Gohlke, Gary Schatzka. Third row: Janice Campbell, Karon Zuelke, Sandra Trimble. Fourth row: Mary Meinke, June Selk, Tom Taschwer, Ronald Gohike. 4-YEAR GLEE CLUB MEMBERS They don’t treat singing as something only to fill vacant moments, but as something that exists always in their minds and hearts, and once in awhile breaks through to the surface and is greeted by the ears of others. Here, under the dir- ection of Mr. Johnson, they have done the maximum of singing for the past four years in glee club. BOYS' GLEE CLUB They sing casual songs in a gay, light, manner. They sing spirituals, their voices hooining out and then softening to a whisper. They sing for fun, they sing in seriousness. They sing for the pleasure of others and for the pleasure of themselves. They sing from their hearts. First row: Larry Wachholz, Robert Brakebusb, Don Thai acker, John Dick Neeb, Janke, Dick Acker, Roger Baranowski, Dennis weir, Duane Bohn, Lee Acker, Mr. Johnson. Second row: Bill Glaske, Jerry Basore, Frank Kolbeck, Victor Siegal, Dennis Caves. Third row: Ken Giese, Danny Wiese, Frank wolf, Gerry Michalek, David Janke, Dale Selk. Fourth row: John Erdman, Gary Schatzka, Gilbert Crane, Glenn Thai acker, Tom Taschwer, Ronald Gohlke, George Robinson, Joe will eg al. First row: Charlene Lyon, Joanne Severson, Shirley Hamilton, Ramona Johnke, Beth Dewar. Second row: Joyce Brockway, Marjorie Johnson, Delores Conrad, Karen Kolbeck, Phyllis Frank. Third row: Mr. Johnson, Thelma Frozene, Arlene Brakebush, Mary Lewin. Fourth row: Mary wolf, Jaan Gohlke, Diane Caves. Fifth row: Delores Buchanan, Sandra Zaske, Mary Collins, Marlene Eichman.. Sixth row: Mary Buchanan, June Selk, Marlene Fuhrmann. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB And what is more soothing to the ears, than the sweet, strong voices of girls pouring forth in unison. The high voices, the low, each and all necessary for that one pure strain of music. Not one voice is heard, yet all voices are heard, a trea(Tti ful blend of tones. MIXED CHORUS First row: Mr. Johnson, Arlene Johnson, Lois Meyer, Dennis Weir, John Siegal, Bill Brakebush, Shirley King, Beth Dewar. Second row: Helen Hammond, Fern Olson, Donald Glaske, Dick Jahnke, Frank Kolbeck, Frank Wolf, Charlene Lyon, Gretchen Swader. Third row: Jaan Gofil ke, Carla Gofilke, Ken Giese, Joe will eg al, Dick Neeb, Mary Buchanan, Mary Fullmer. Fourth row: Kay SChatzka, Sharon Kopp, Dale Selk, Ronald Gofilke, Shirley Hamilton, Mary Meinke. Fifth row: June Selk, Tom Taschwer, Gary Schatzke, Sid Soiney, Marlene Fuhrmann. Here, in this group, is the mingling of the sweetness of girl’s voices, and the depth of boy’s voices. The voices, rising and falling are contrasted in pitch and perhaps even in words, but they never brdak the bond of smoothness or waver out of tune. They are one. BADGER STATE WINNERS First row: Cynthia Linaberry, ldel 1 a Buschke, Merna Buchholtz, Mary Meinke, Geraldine Wruck, Karen Kolbeck, Linda Gollnick, Helen Christiansen, .Josephine- Berg. Second row: Joan Neeb, Joyce Kopp, Sandra Zaske, Sandra Kasubaski, Janice Campbell, Jean Herman, Laurella Meyers, Shirley King, Fern Olson. Third row: Marjorie Johnson, Mary Runnels, Ksron Zuelke, Donna Dehling, Pat wardzala, Jean Campbell, Delores Buchanan, Jaan GohlIke, Mary Collins. Fourth row: Joanne Kemnitz, Shirley Hamilton, Carolyn Brakebush, Nancy Schwanke, Mary Marshall, Mary Busse, Stelhanie Krentz, Carla Gohlke, Nancy Cook. Fifth row: Lydia Wright, Nordean Fietz, Pat Horton, Gloria Lesh, Dian Horton, Diane Caves, Carol Roney, Helen Topping. President, June Selk; Vice President, Mary Fullmer; Secretary, Leabel1e Tofari; Treasurer, Janet Reetz; Point Chairman, Sharon Kopp; Advisor, Mi ss Engl and. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION GIRLS' First row: Janet wargula, Beth Dewar, Charlene Lyon, Helen Hammond, Arlene Johnson, Kay Schatzka, Gretchen Swader, Nona Swick, Mary Lewin. Second row: Darlene Kottka, Carol Cook Ramona Jahnke, Betty Byrne, Betty Rabbit, Lois Meyer, Marlene Fuhrmann, Mary Buchanan, Martha wruck. Third row: Norlene Schwanke, Rochelle Galbraith, Mary Thiede, Karen Collins, Rosemary Fravel, Alma Schrank, Donna Posey, Mary Kemnitz’ Dorothy Ginter. Fourth row: Audrey Crane, Kathy wolf, Arlene Brakebush, Nancy Frank, Thelma Frozene, Marlene Eichman, Phyllis Frank, Barbara wiess, Joanne Spencer. Fifth row: Rosa Kruqer Sandra Nutting, Jean Laughlin, Mary wolf, Joan Wargula, Monica Rank, Pat Swick, Joanne Severson. Groans and moans from exercises weren’ t the only things enjoyed by G.A.A. members this year. The majority of the members went roller skating at the beginning of the year and took part in a volleyball and basketball tournament. A dance on Valentines Day was sponsored by the G.A.A. for all to enjoy. They also held a baseball tournament near the end of the . . year. Awards were given to outstanding members and medals were given to the winners of the tournaments. Gretchen Swader, Leabel1e Tofari, Nancy Fry, Kay Schatzka, Helen Hammond Patsy Swi ck_ CHEERLEADERS In the early fall, students assembled in the gym for the annual election of cheerleaders. These girls were chosen to lead the school cheers and to promote good sportsmanship. They sponsored concessions and a dance after a ball- game to earn money. By practising and arranging new cheers, they were able to perform with ease and confidence. e ACTIVITIES The echoing of the drum cadence, the romance of prom, the deadlines met, the inkiness of the production room, the evening rehearsals and the tension before a performance the jolly skating parties, the rippling of fingers over piano keys, the golden pom poms, and the candid humor of the ag. shop. We’ll have these moments to remember. '55 HOMECOMING SNO—BALL Nancy Frank ‘Winter Wonderland,' the 1956 Sno-Ball theme, was truly a festive occasion. The gala affair was held January 28 in our gymnasium and spon- sored by he Senior Class. The gym was decorated to perfection in portrayal of its ever-popular theme. The Roger Gohlke Trio provided music for the evening. Numbers were drawn in order to select a queen. Nancy Frank became queen of the Sno- Ball. Gerry IVlichalek, senior class president, crowned Nancy and escorted her in the grand march. The 1956 Sno-Ball, truly became a moment to remember. '55 prom Queen King Nancy Fry Jerry Cullen lA DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES’ Janice Campbell Tom Taschwer Mary Meinke Orrin Tassler Loi s Meyer S.id Soiney Leabelle Tofari Phil Rank 56 prom ‘CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE’ I dell a Buschke, Gretchen Swader, Charlene Lyon, Kay Schatzka, Norlene Schwanke, Joe Willegal, Gordon Blatchley, Darrell Fenske, Dick Neeb, Harold Schwochert. First no : Lois Meyer, Karon Zuelke, Mary Fullmer, Marlene Fuhrmann, Janet Reetz. Second row: John Seigal, Ronald Gohlke, Tom Tasch er, Philip Rank, Frank wolf. SENIOR CUSS puy vr. Latzij, Miss England Curtain time approached! Finishing touches ol make-up were completed. Lines were ■learned to perfection. Last minute instructions were whis- pered; the curtain rose! The Senior Class presented the three-act comody ‘Books and Crooks’ under the top- notch direction ol Mr. Latzig and Miss England. The 1956 Senior Class play consisted of eleven cast mem- bers. The entire class part- icipated in committee work. May 1 and 2 were the presenta- tion dates of the play. Now the curtain closed and all that remained were the ‘moments to remember’ remnants of the 1956 Senior Class play. First row: Ronald Gohlke, Lois Meyer, Mary Fullmer Second row: John Siegal, Gerald Michalek, Carla Gohlke. ’ %THE HOUR OF TRUTH' The English classes revised into drama courses, the spurts of laughter bubbling from Gerry after viewing Ron’s anecdotes, the cues missed, the play books ragged from handling, the twisted tongues, the merry Gerry looking so grave, Lois’s concealed giggles, John’s scowls, Carla’s howls, Mr. Latzigs necessary interrup- tions, the imaginary chairs and tables before the stage was set, the -long rehearsals, the prompters lending hands, the furniture moved and removed, the experimental lightning ranging from fire red to ice blues. We have these moments to remember. Nancy Dewar, Frank wolf, Mike Ingram %HEAT lightning' The evening rehearsals, the sound of wind and rain raging around three characters in the center of the stage, the flickering lights, the odd shadows cast on the curtains, the door opened and closed so many times that its hinges almost wore out, the sudden outbursts of laughter in the most serious parts, Mr. Brenholt’s squelching looks, and nods of approval, the opening scene done over and over and over again, Mike s sudden Cheshire cat grins, Nancy s black and blue arm from Frank’s hard jerks, and Mr. Brenholt’s cigarette ashes in a pop bottle. le have these moments to remember. INITIATION FORENSICS i First row: Janet Reetz, Margie Johnson, Nancy Dewar, Mary Fullmer, Arlene Johnson, Karon Zuelke, Shirley King. Second row: Monica Rank, Pat Horton, Fern Olson, Lois Meyer, Marlene Fuhrmann, Phyllis Frank, Rosa Kruger. Third row:'Kathleen Maager, Joyce Brockway, Vivien Daye, Betty Byrne, Jean Herman, Dorothy Ginter. Forensics started this year with an estimated 28 members. The local was held on March 5. Winners from each division went on to the league contest in Montello on March 9. The participants were ably assisted by Miss England, Miss Chapman, Mr. Latzig, Mr. Kohn, and Miss Wilke. STATE FORENSIC WINNERS After three years of participation in forensics, Mary finally achieved her goal. She won an ‘A’ at the State Forensic Contest held at Madison. Her selection ‘The Black Cat’, a mysterious interpretive reading was well worthy of the praise she merited. - Mary, a senior, read her seWction with such emphasis that even the most nerve-strong person quivered in his seat. Yes, Mary has bestowed a proud award on Westfield Union Free High School. Mary will always have this moment to remember. Nancy, a junior, went to the State Forensic Contest at Madison with her original oration entitled ‘Rumors.’ She received a ‘B’ rating on her entry. ‘Rumors,’ written and orated by Nancy, was truly an excellent exampTe of skill. Her oration brought the harmful effects of rumors into the open. Her selection of words and artfulness in giving her oration were remarkable Nancy, too, in bringing an honor to Westfield Union Free High School will have this moment to remember. AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS ATHLETICS The muddy fields, the slippery pigskin, the goal posts wrapped in purple and gold. The crowded gym, the bright lights, the games lost and won, the cinder track, spiked shoes, and endless hurdles. The diamond with its glorious nine. We’11 have these moments to remember. ACTION AGAINST WAUTOMA SENIOR SQUAD MEMBERS First row: Ronald Gohl ke, Tom Taschwer, Tom Hamilton, Gerry Michalek, Frank wolf. Second row: Ronald Ulrich, Orrin Tassler, Gary Schatzke, Phil Rank. At FOOTBALL ‘ t Jk • L f, 'AA £9TTj6tl • 1 'V yi 4 v iZ Z S'V1 ‘51 ............ 't«r EHM First row: Bill ferakefcush, Ton Hamilton, Tom Taschwer, Orrin Tassler, Philip Rank, Gary Schatzka. Second row: David Fiess, joe Manweiler, Dennis Caves, Darrell Fenske, Lyle Stock, Harold Scfiwocnert, Third row: Dick NeeC,. Danny wiese, Ken Giese, joe «illegal, Kenneth Kemnitz, Michael Meinke. The 1955 football squad was a very well balanced team that just kept on grinding out the yardage in there games. Not a razzle-dazzle type of club they stuck to the ground and did their best to win each game. They wound up the sea- son with a 3 and 3 record, ranking 4th in the 7-C confer- ence. Although they didn’t win the championship they did prove to be very good sports. First row: Ronald Ulrich, Ronald Gonlke, Gerry Michalek, Frank wolf, John Buchholz. Second row: Earl Bartz, Dale Selk, Roger Baranowski. Third row: George Robinson, Bernie Fritz, Russell Berg, Robert Cook, Roger Reetz, Ronald Erdman. Port Edwards 6 Westfield 7 W a u t o m a 6 Westf ield 0 Plainfield 31 Westfield 0 Mauston 6 Westfield 33 Mon te 1 lo 6 Westfield 27 Adams-Friendship 18 Westfield 13 Omro 6 Westfield 12 First row: John Buchholz, Gene Alexander, Tom Hamilton, Gerry Michalek, Dean Alexander. Second row: Bill Brakebush, Glenn Thai acker, David Feiss, Bob Babbe, Earl Bartz, Allen Chilewski, Mr. Clark. BASKETBALL The Pioneer ‘A’ team had a good conference record in the 1955-56 season. They won six and lost six in conference play enabling them to tie for third place in the 7-C conference standings. In non-conference play, including tournament games, they had a seven and four record. The squad did an amazing job in tournament play win- ning the district tournament and losing to Manawa in the sectional play-off game which was an overtime. TEAM Westfield Nekoosa 40 48 Plainfield 24 38 Port Edwards 49 31 Princeton 35 47 Montello 24 27 Wild Rose 66 51 Almond 37 40 Wautoma 45 32 Oxford 49 39 Adams 46 40 Omro 41 50 Plainfield 37 38 Oxford 43 39 Adams 39 46 Omro 47 43 Port Edwards 38 22 Montello 52 56 Wild Rose 50 48 Wautoma 44 37 ‘b’ TEAM Westfield Opponent Nekoosa 24 33 Plainfield 24 18 Port Edwards 28 12 Princeton 33 23 Montello 26 9 Wild Rose 34 13 Almond 38 23 Wau toma 34 36 Oxford 24 29 Adams 36 11 Omro 26 28 Plainfield 31 23 Oxford 34 20 Port Edwards 34 16 Montello 33 21 Wild Rose 35 16 Wautoma 31 23 Adams 33 20 Omro 28 25 First row: Roger Baranowski, Roger Reetz, Pat Runnels, Roger Clark, Steve Quinn, Victor Thalacker. Second row: Mr. Steffan, Danny Wiese, Jerry Long, Kenneth Kemnitz, Harlan Fausch, Dennis Caves, Ronald Erdman. Third row: Jeff Lewellyn, Paul Christopher, Michael Meinke, Tom Collins, Dal e Selk. Next year's ‘A’ team should really be a dandy when these ‘B’ team players advance to it. These boys did a remarkable job this year and show that they are capable of real fine ball play. Under Coach Steffen’s helping hand they learned the basic fundamentals and improved on their ball Handling. Their progress through the year was evident, especially when they wen their last eight games in a row. First row: Ronald Erdman, Jerry wagner, Danny weise, David Fiess. Second row: Frank wolf, Ronald Ulrich, Jerry Muske, Gary Drew, Philip Rank, Harold Schwocfiert, Brian McMahon. Third row: Sidney Soiney, Joe Wi-1 legal, Gary Schatzke, Glenn Collins, Robert Babbe, Roqer Stock, Jim Frozene, Bill Lillie, Orrin Tassler, Mr. Clark. '55 TRACK CHAMPIONS The 1955 track team was truly a team to remember bringing Westfield High its second state championship in its history. The boys actually tied for 1st in Class C with another schaol and as a result both were awarded trophies. Thejr performances in the dashes, broad jump, and relay proved to be outstanding even in state competition. TRACK R. Erdman, D. Caves, S. So i r , F. wolf, P, Ulrich .H- S wocherf j. will eg a 1, p. Neeb, R. Gohlke, 0.’ Lange, T. Hamilton, B. Kemnitz, F. Kolbeck, c. Marshall, L. stock, D. Selk, j. Buchholz, m. Meinke R. Clark, k. Kemnitz, Mr. clark, D. wiese, Mgr. The 1§56 track squad also looked very good. Lettermen from last year's squad are paving the way again and this team may also go all the way to the state meet. The relay and dash men look exceptionally sharp and last. Spring rains cancelled the first three track meets and caused the 7-C meet to be rescheduled for May 13. April 20 April 27 May 4 May 11 May 18 May 26 Meet at A-F Meet at W a u t o m a Meet at Westfield Conference meet at Westfield Sectional meet State meet at Madison BASEBALL G. Michalek, T. Hamilton, T. Taschwer, 0. Tassler, R. Gohlke, G. Thai acker, G. Alexander, G. Blatchley, R. Need, J. Willegal, P. Christopher, D. Jahnke, D. Alexander, P. Runnels, D. Selk, K. Meyers, D. Janke, T. Collins, E. Bartz L. Acker, Mgr. Not pictured J: Schrank The 1956 baseball team played in five 7-C conference games and one non-conference game. Man for man the squad was a good, sound ball club that did very well this season. The non-conference game was played with Madison East. If spirit is what makes a good team then this squad was one of the best. They were always in the game to do their best, which proved to be quite a lot. April 14 April 24 May l May 8 May 15 May 22 Madison there Montello the re Port Edwards there Adams there Plainfield there Wautoma here SENIOR INDEX Bob Babbe President l One-act play 1 FFA 1-2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 Track 2-3 Footbal1 2 Jerry Basore FFA 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Transferred from Oxen Jan Campbel1 Forensics 1 Phy. Ed. 1 Prom Court 3 Homecoming 3 Badger Girls State 3 Clarion 3-4 Annual 4 GAA 4 Secretary 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Courteous Girl 2 Ed Becker FFA 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Nancy Cook GAA 1-2-3-4 FHA 1-2-3 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Clarice Bohn Band 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2 Musicals 1-3 One-act play l Annual 4 Jerry Cullen FFA Basketball 1-2-3-4 Prom King 3 Vice President 4 Track 3-4 Vol leybal1 3-4 Mary Jane Buchanan Phy. Ed. 1-2-3 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Musicals 1-3-4 GAA 3 One-act play 1 Annual 4 Marlene Eichman Glee Club 2-3-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 GAA 1-3-4 Phy. Ed. -3-4 Arden Fietz FFA 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 FFA Basketball 2-4 Footba11 1-2 Christmas Play l Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Track 4 Nancy Fry Phy. Ed. 1 -2-3-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 GAA 1-2-3-4 Cheerleading 3-4 F rom Queen 3 Forensics 1 Annual 4 Marlene Fuhrmann Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Forensics 1-2-3-4 GAA 1-2-3-4 Annual 4 Senior Class Play 4 Musicals 1-3-4 Phy Ed. 1-2-3-4 Mary Fullmer Glee Club 1-2-3-4 FHa 1-2-3-4 GAA 1-2-3-4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Musicals 1-3-4 Forensics 1-2-4 One-act play 3 Band 1-2-3-4 Senior Class Play 4 Dorothy Ginter GAA 1-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Clarion 3-4 Annual 4 FHA 1-2-3-4 Forensics 1-2-4 Betty Crocker Award 4 Don Glaske Basketball 1-2-3 FFA 1-2-3-4 toys Chorus 1-2-3-4 Basebal1 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Carla Gohlke Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Musical 3 Student Council 2-3-4 FHA 3 GAA 2-4 Forensics 1 Clarion 3-4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 D.A.R. 4 Ron Gohlke Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Basebal1 3-4 Track 1-2-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Annual 4 Clarion 3-4 All-School Play 3 Badger Boys State 3 Musical 3-4 Senior Class Play 4 One-act play 1-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Treasurer 2 Student Council 4 Scott Go 11nick Football 1-2 Basketbal1 1-2 Track 1-2 FFA 2-3 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Tom Hamilton Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-4 Vice President 2 FFA 1-2-3-4 State Farmer Degree 3 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Forensics l Jean Herman phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 GAA 3-4 Transferred from Oxen Arlene Johnson Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Band 3-4 Musicals 1-3-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 State Degree 3 State Officer 4 GAA 2-4 Student Council 1 Forensics 1-2-3-4 Clarion 3-4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 One-act play 3 Mary Kemnitz FHA 4 GAA 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Brian Kemni tz Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 Shirley king Forensics 3-4 Glee Clui 3-4 Musicals 3-4 GAA 4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 One-act play l Frank Kolbeck Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 FFA Basketball 3-4 Baseball Manager 1-2-3 Boys Chorus 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Track 4 Donald Lange Basketbal1 1-2 Track 2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Mary Lewin Library Club 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 GAA 3-4 One-act play l-l Musical 3 Charles Marshal 1 Track 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-4 Football 1-2-3 Basketbal1 1-3 Basebal1 1-2-3 A 11-Schoo1 Play 1 Transferred from Beloit 1 Gerry Michalek President 2-4 Student Council 3 FFA 1-2-3-4 FFA Reporter, Coach 4 Footbal1 1-2-J-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3 Volleyball 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Annual 3-4 One-act play 1-4 Musicals 3-4 Forensics 2 Homecoming Court 2 Mary Me i like Phy. Ed. 1-2-4 GAA 1-2-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Musicals 3-4 Clarion 4 Annual 4 Prom Court 3 Lois Meyer Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Band i-2-3-4 GAA 1- 2-3-4 FHA 3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 Musicals 1-3-4 All-School Play 4 Junior Prom Court 3 Senior Class Play 4 Fern Olson Forensics 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 2-3-4 GAA 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Musicals 1-3-4 One-act play 1 Donna Posey GAA 3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Transferred from Oxen Philip Rank Football 2-3-4 Track 1-2-3-4 One-act play 3 Prom Court 3 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Volleyball 3 Senior Class Play 4 Ivan Reetz Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 Janet Reetz GAA 1-2-3-4 Clarion 4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Forensics 1-4 Student Council 2 Homecoming Queen 2 Treasurer 3 Senior Class Play 4 Gary Schatzke FFA 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Track 1-2-3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Musicals 1-3 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 June Selk GAA 1-2-3-4 FHA 1-2-3-4 Clarion 4 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 John Siegel Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 FFA 2-3-4 Band 3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 All-School Play 3 Senior Class Play 4 One-Act Play 4 Musical 3-4 Class President 3 Treasurer 4 FFA Secretary 4 FFA Treasurer 3 Forensics 3 Sid Soiney Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Football 1-3 Baske tba11 2-3 FFA Quartet 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 Musical 1-3-4 Prom Court 3 FFA Basketball 1-4 Nona Swick Glee Club 2-3-4 Forensics 1-2-3-4 GAA 2-3-4 Annual 4 Library Club 2-3-4 Band 1 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 One-Act Play 1-3 Musical 3-4 Tom Taschwer Footbal1 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Homecoming Court 1 Prom Court 3 Vice President 3 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Volleyball 2-3-4 Orrin Tassler Student Council 1 Prom Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Basketball 1-2-3 Vo 11eybal1 1-2-3 Track 2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Basebal1 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 Leabelle Tofari Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 GAA 2-3-4 FHA 2-3-4 One-Act Play 1 Proin Court 3 Homecoming Court 4 Cheer1eading 4 Annual 4 Sandra Trimble Band 1-2-3-4 Twirler 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 FHA 1-2-4 Annual 4 Musical 1 Phy. Ed. 1 One-Act Play 1 Karon Zuelke Secretary 1 Forensics 1-2-4 One-Act Play 3 FHA 1-2-3 GAA 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Debate 2-3 Annual 4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Ron Ulrich Track 1-2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 FFA 1-2-3-4 FFA Basketball 1-2-3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Frank Wolf Football 4 Basketball 1-2 Track 2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 3-4 Annual 4 Clarion 4 All-School Play 3 One-Act Play 3-4 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Student Council 3 Senior Class Play 4 Lloyd Zeller Glee Club 1-2 Phy. Ed. 1-2-3-4 Track 2 FACULTY INDEX Mary E. Beaumont Beloit College Algebra General Math Geome t ry Junior Class Advisor Emil A. Boron I!, of Wisconsin Agriculture Advisor FFA Freshman Class Advisor Floyd A. Brenholt WSC Whitewater Commercial Annual Clarion Sophomore Class Advisor Elsie J. Chapman WSC Stevens Point U, of Wisconsin Librarian Eng 1i sh Advisor Library Club Freshman Class Advisor Verie A. Clark Lawrence College WSC La Crosse American History Social Science Track, Basketball Coach Sophomore Class Advisor Marjorie P. England C. of Wisconsin Eng 1i sh Phy. Ed. Advisor GAA, Cheerleaders Sophomore Class Advisor Kenneth A. Johnson WSC Superior Music Advisor Student Council Senior Class Advisor Franci 1 E. Kohn Principal Marquette University Illinois Inst. Technology U. of Wisconsin WSC Oshkosh Latin Senior Class Advisor Reinhard H. Latzig Stevens Point U. of Minnesota U. of Wisconsin Engli sh Physics Chemistry Senior Class Play Junior Class Advisor Merle M. Shurpit U. of Wisconsin Home Economics Advisor FHA Senior Class Advisor George Steffen WSC Platteville U. of Wisconsin Civics WorId History Phy. Ed. Football, Baseball Junior Class Advisor Mary K. Wilke College of St. Scholastica General Science Biology Freshman Class Advisor ADVERTISING We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following businessmen for their co-operation and kind support in helping to make the 1956 PIONEER rossible. Westfield Variety Store Kruger’s Meat Market Brakebush Brothers Eubanks Murphy s Bar Alexander Hardware Store Westfield Milling and Electric Co. Reiland’s Drugstore Chauncey’s Westfield Nursery and Florist Gamble Store Beutler’s Jewelry Store Wally and Evelyn’s DX Chateau Thalacker Home Appliances Coffee Cup Cafe Quinn’ s Plumbing and Heating Meyer Barber Shop Westfield Motor Sales Frank’s Bar Alexander Grocery Sirloin House Golliher Auto Service Siefke’s and Trimble Market Elson Jahnke Garage Jim’s Barber Shop Collins' Grocery Store Pomplin Standard Service Bob’s Drive-In Central Union Westfield Produce Co. Chevrolet Garage Packwaukee Variety Store Mr. Ray Johnson, Optometrist Koats Tavern Crane Chevrolet Garage Breitengross Drug Grocery Store Neshkoro Food Market Junction Bar Machan’s Hardware Graichen' s Corner Grocery Peopl e's Bank Pat and Sal' s Bar Coloma Mercantile Coloma Motor Sales Royal Restaurant AI’s DX Station Coloma Meat Products Mazies Bar Ernies City Service Coloma Lumber and Fuel Follet and Leach Inc. A.S. Hamilton and Son Elmer Payne Cities Service, Bulk Service Verthein Produce The Follet Co. AUTOGRAPHS I ft.