Wilton High School - Wiltonian Yearbook (Wilton, WI)

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SENIOR HISTORY (Continued) The first big event of the year was our class play, Goodbye Hollywood,” held November 13, 1953, at Hetts Hall, under the direction of Mrs. Landgraf. Our class officers were: President, Orvis Schindler: Vice-President, Nancy Meacham; Secretary, Eileen Lydon; Treasurer, Joyce Fick. Our advisor for the year was Mr. Ayer. Those who participated in basketball were as follows: Roger Pasch, Orvis Schindler, Charles Zellmer, Merlyn Eckelberg, Dale Simonson, Richard Harrison, Pat Welch, Tom Wiseman, Daryl Schindler, Wilbert Geier, and Harland Creviston. Those in baseball were: Harland Creviston, Merlyn Eckelberg, Richard Harrison, Roger Pasch, Daryl Schindler, Orvis Schindler, Dale Simoncon. Pat Welch, and Charles Zellmer. The Cheerleaders were: Nancy Meacham, Eileen Lydon, and Joy Boldon. On February 16th Tom Wiseman was chosen for Prom King. He chose Joy Boldon for his Queen. The Prom date was May 7th, 1954, and was held in the new gym. April in Paris” was chosen as our theme and Don Kaye and his Orchestra provided the music. On May 22, 1954, an all school picnic was held on the school grounds and we were all look- ing forward to returning to school as seniors. On August 30th of 1954 we had an enrollment of 31 students. Our advisor for the year was Mr. Loff. Joyce Fick was chosen as Euitor-in-Chief of our annual with Nancy Meacham as her assistant. We began work on the annual early in the year. A photographer from Morrison Studios of Milwaukee came on October 15th to take the Senior Pictures. They returned later and also took our pictures for our annuaL Those participating in A-band were: Roger Pasch, Merlyn Eckelberg, Nancy Meacham, Agnes Gallegher, Charles Zellmer, Orvis Schindler, Tom Wiseman, Caroline Steinhoff, Eileen Lydon, Joyce Fick, and Ruth Steinke. Those who took part in Chorus were: Julitta Martalock, Alice Cox, Agnes Gallegher, Lucille Hemmersbach, Richard Harrison, Orvis Schindler, Roger Pasch, Charles Zellmer, Caroline Steinhoff, Joyce Fick, Evelyn Larson, Karon Larson, Margaret Short, Joy Boldon, Eileen Lydon, Merlyn Eckelberg. and Nancy Meacham. The twirler for the A-band was Joy Boldon and Julitta Martalock was our leader. Those who participated in basketball were as follows: Roger Pasch, Orvis Schindler, Charles Zellmer, Merlyn Eckelberg, Dale Simonson, Richard Harrison, Pat Welch, Tom Wiseman, Daryl Schindler, Wilbert Geier, and Harland Creviston. Those in baseball were: Harland Creviston, Merlyn Eckelberg, Richard Harrison, Roger Pasch, Daryl Schindler, Orvis Schindler, Dale Simonson, and Charles Zellmer. The A-Team cheerleaders were: Nancy Meacham, Eileen Lydon, and Joy Boldon. Our class night is May 17th, 1955, and we graduate May 19th, 1955. MANSKE GARAGE Wilton BADGER PAINT STORE Sparta

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SENIORS PRESIDENT Merlyn Eckelberg VICE-PRESIDENT Orvis Schindler SECRETARY Joyce Fick TREASURER Caroline Steinhoff SERGE ANT - AT - ARMS Roger Pasch ADVISOR Mr. Irvin Loff REPORTER Tom Wiseman At the beginning of our Freshman year in “51”, our class consisted of thirty-six students: Joy Boldon, Alice Cox, Harland Creviston, John Eckelberg, Joyce Fick, Agnes Gallagher, Wil- bert Geier, Darlene Goetz, Betty Hardy, Richard Harrison, Lucille Hemmersbach, Karon Lar- son, Evelyn Larson, Carol Liefke, Eileen Lydon, Julitta Martalock, Jerry McCann, Charles Zellmer, Nancy Meacham, Elaine Meseberg, Roger Pasch, Gary Peth, Deloris Rudolph, Rhine- hart SchendeU, Daryl Schindler, Orvis Schindler, Dale Simonson, Margaret Short, Norbert Sin- nott, Caroline Steinhoff, Ruth Steinke, Jack Uselman, Karon Valesh, Pat Welch, Tom Wiseman, John Schindler, and Dorthy Yanke. We lost John Schindler, Dorthy Yanke, and Betty Hardy during the year. The class officers for the year were: President, Nancy Meacham; Vice-President, Eileen Lydon; Secretary, Joyce Fick; Treasurer, Caroline Steinhoff. The big event of the year was our initiation which was given by the Sophomores. We returned the party later in the year. Our advisor was Mr. Cady, the faculty members for the year were Principal, Charles Valesh, Herbert Cady, Mary Schwartz, Howard Chinnock, Irvin Loff, and Wilfred Berg. In September, 1952, we had initiation for the Freshmen. The evening was spent in playing and dancing. Those who took part in sports were; Baseball, Roger Pasch, Orvis Schindler, Charles Zellmer, Merlyn Eckelberg, Dale Simonson, and Harland Creviston; Basketball, Merlyn Eckel- berg, Tom Wiseman, Orvis Schlinder, Charles Zellmer, Daryl Schindler, Roger Pasch, Gary Peth, Jerry McCann, Richard Harrison, Pat Welch, and Harland Creviston. An all school picnic was held on the school grounds and every one was looking forward to the summer vacation. And so ended the Sophomore year for us. The Junior Class began its regular classes with 34 present. During the year we lost Bill Chambers, Gary Peth, and Jerry McCann. HUGO LIMP, Wilton

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CLASS POEM JOY BOLDON, full of pep, In the game of life is right in step. This one answer we wish she'd give. Which will it be, Cadillac or Chev. ? KARON LARSON, a friendly gal. To everyone a real pal. A good wife someday she'll be But, Karon, Well just wait and see. ALICE COX, a fair haired gal. To everyone a real pal. Though she doesn’t have too much to say. She continues happily on her way. CAROL LIEFKE, short and quiet. Can say some things to cause a riot. In school he doesn t cause much fuss, But when he does its trouble plus. HARLAND CREVISTON, an independent guy, Does enough so he gets by. He likes to catch for the city team. To get out of school is his fondest dream. EILEEN LYDON, a real cute lass. Is a gal with lots of class. Staying out late is her favorite pastime, Also sailors, Roger, and who was it last time. JOHN ECKELBERG, a quiet lad. Always seems to get by. All the time, he's calm and cool. His greatest ambition - to get out of school. JULITTA MARTALOCK, tall and slim. Obeys Marty's eveiy whim. A housewife she wants to be And she will make it, wait and see. MERLYN ECKELBERG, six foot four, Really looks good on the basketball floor. In geometry he is really smart, But Jeannie Dott claims his heart. NANCY MEACHAM, who likes to cheer, Was Princess in tne prom last year. Varsity cheerleader with lots of pep, She thinks Janesville is really hep. JOYCE FICK, tall and slim, Is always seen with a grin, She has her work done up so neat. A gal like Joyce is hard to beat. ROGER PASCH, a handsome guy, On Lydon's house he keeps his eye, One thing he really wants to know Is, how fast will that Willy's go? AGNES GALLAGHER, a sweet faced lass, Gets along very well in any class. She can be quiet, or full of fun And always has her work all done. DELORIS RUDOLPH, without much to say. Has an accordian she likes to play. Her favorite pastime is to dance, Especially with Junior, her latest romance. WILBERT GEIER, a country lad. Graduating makes him glad. He keeps himself so clean and neat. A guy like him is hard to beat. DARYL SCHINDLER, a country guy. On Ontario he keeps his eye. He always has fun driving the Chev. around But can't seem to keep it in our town. DARLENE GOETZ, so small and shy, We know she always will get by. She does her work with time to spare And does it with the best of care. ORVIS SCHINDLER, a real cute guy. His greatest ambition is to fly. You'd think some gal would get him sealed But he's too busy playing the field. RICHARD HARRISON, a good looking guy, The town of Norwalk makes him sigh! In basketball he's really fast. A guy like Rich never comes last. MARGARET SHORT, five foot one. Spends her time having fun. Although school keeps her in a tizzy. Nick keeps her evenings busy. LUCILLE HEMMERSBACH, with big brown eyes, Knows how to use them on the guys. To go to Montana is her wish. Whatever she does she'll never miss. DALE SIMONSON, tall and slim, Nothing seems to bother him. In carpentry he's really good, He's a whiz at making things from wood. EVELYN LARSON, a blond haired lass, In the game of life she'll really pass. With Red Brown she goes with some, But who are those letters from Germany from? NORBERT SINNOTT, who's very smart. Of the girls he wants no part. In geometry he does his best, But he'll take his chances in the west. HEILMAN'S GROCERY Phone 41R4 GROCERIES, FRUITS, MEATS Wilton, Wisconsin