Wilton High School - Wiltonian Yearbook (Wilton, WI)

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Class History of 1956 At the beginning of the school year there were thirty-one freshman. They were as follows: Lois Arndt, Geneva Brown, Esther Clair, James Clair, Carl Cox, Joanne Cox, Arlene Crook, George Dougherty, Jack Doyle, Richard Heinz, Shirley Miller, DickO’Gara, Larry Peth, Lawrence Phalin, Marvin Pasch, Mike Rice, Vivian Reineke, Richard SchendeL Elizabeth Schulte, Everett Sanborn, William Short, Jean Simonson, Robert Sullivan, Shirley Switz, Freda Stone, kay Welch, Rudolph Wendland, Audrey Winchell, Gene Wood, JerelynZellmer, and Kenneth Wilson. Class officers were as follows: President, Vivian Reineke: Vice-President, Kay Welch; Secretary, Dick O’Gara; Treasurer, William Short. On September 17, we were initiated by the Sophomores. During the day, the girls were dressed in boys pajamas and the boys wore nightgowns. At the party that night we danced and played games. Lunch was served. Those in chorus were: Vivian Reineke and Jerelyn Zellmer. The boys taking part in sports were: Mike Rice, William Short, Larry Peth, Robert Sullivan, and Dick O’Gara. Participating in A-Band was Kenneth Wilson. Those playing in B-Band were: Shirley Miller and Larry Peth. Shirley Miller was also a majorette in the A-Band. Vivian Reineke was a B-team cheerleader. We returned to school on August 31, with twenty-eight members. We lost four classmates during the year: Carl Cox, Freda Stone, Shirley Miller, and Arlene Crook. Class officers for the year were as follows: President, Kay Welch; Vice-President, Robert Sullivan; Secretary, Mike Rice; Treasurer, George Dougherty. We held initation for the freshman in the Wilton Park, September 25. Mr. Campbell took pictures. We also had our Christmas Party in the Science Room, December 18. We played games and exchanged gifts. Those participating in A-Band: Vivian Reineke, Kenneth Wilson, and Elizabeth Schulte. Participating in Sports: George Dougherty, Richard Heinz, Dick O’Gara, Mike Rice, WilliamShort, and Robert Sullivan. In chorus were: Lois Arndt, Geneva Brown, Esther Clair, Joanne Cox, Larry Peth, Vivian Reineke. William Short, Jean Simonson, Robert Sullivan, Shirley Switz, Arlene Crook, Kay Welch, Audrey Winchell, Elizabeth Schulte, and Jerelyn Zellmer. In Pep Club: Lois Arndt, Joanne Cox, George Dougherty, Richard Heinz, Dick O’Gara, Larry Peth, Mike Rice, William Short, Kay Welch, and Elizabeth Schulte. Members of the Student Council were Kay Welch and Dick O’Gara. Again that year Vivian Reineke was a cheerleader for the B-team. Our first big event of the year was our class play, Swing your Partner,” under the direction of Mrs. Landgraf. It was held in our gym, November 18, 1954. On February 22nd. the Junior Class were guests of the sophomore class at a party. We were entertained with volleyball and square dancing. Delicious refreshments were served. Our next big event was the Junior Prom, April 22, 1955. On February 16th George Dougherty was chosen king. He chose Elizabeth Schulte as his queen. Robert Sullivan was prince; he chose Marian Bever as his princess. The theme was “Melody of Love.” Don Kaye provided the music for the evening. Those participating in sports were: George Dougherty, Richard Heinz, Dick O’Gara, Mike Rice, and Robert Sullivan. Robert Sullivan and Mike Rice represented our class on the basketball A-team. Members of the A-Band were: Kenneth Wilson, and Elizabeth Schulte. Vivian Reineke was a majorette for the band. Singing in chorus were: Lois Arndt, Billy Short, Robert Sullivan, Richard Heinz, Kay Welch, Audrey Winchell, Esther Clair, Joanne Cox, Vivian Reineke, Jean Simonson, Elizabeth Schulte, and Jerelyn Zellmer. Class officers were as follows: President, Elizabeth Schulte; Vice-President, George Dougherty; Secretary, Kay Welch; Treasurer, Audrey WinchelL We started our senior year with 25 members. Class officers were as follows: President, George Dougherty; Vice-President, Audrey Winchell; Secretary, Lois Arndt; Treasurer, Kay Welch. On November 17th we presented our Senior Class Play, “Headin’ For The Hills.” It was a huge success. Those participating in sports were: Mike Rice, Robert Sullivan, Dick O’Gara, George WILTON SUPER MARKET Wilton CURRY INSURANCE AGENCY Tomah OSBORNE’S BEN FRANKLIN Tomah

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KATHLEEN WELCH Class Officer 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 1,2,3.4 F.H.A. Officer 2,3 Annual Staff 4 Assistant Annual Editor 4 Chorus 2,3,4 Student Council 2 Pep Club 2,3,4 Class Play 3,4 Ski Queen 4 AUDREY WINCHELL F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Class Officer 3,4 Class Officer 4 Chorus 2,3,4 RUDOLPH WENDLAND F.F.A. 1.2,3.4 Class Play 4 BANK OF TOMAH KENNETH WILSON F.F.A. 1,2,3 Band 1,2,3 Chorus 1 Annual Staff 4 Forensics 2,3 JERELYN ZELLMER Chorus 1,2,3,4 F.H.A. 3.4 Class Play 3,4 Annual Staff 4 Annual Editor 4 Pep Club 2,3,4

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(Continued) Class History Dougherty, and William Short. Participating in Band were: Kenneth Wilson and Elizabeth Schulte. Vivian Reineke was majorette leader. Members of the Pep Club were: Lois Arndt, Esther Clair, Joanne Cox, Larry Peth, Robert Sullivan, Mike Rice, Jerelyn Zellmer. Marvin Pasch, Richard Heinz, Elizabeth Schulte, Kay Welch, and Vivian Reineke. Vivian Reineke was again cheerleader for the A team. Elizabeth Schulte was a cheerleader for the B team. Class Will of 1956 In a sunny day in May, 1966, the Wilton 400 roared into the depot, deposited a few passengers and one article of baggage, a card-board box with the simple address--Wilton, Wisconsin. Evening came and the box remained alone on the depot platform, catching many curious eyes. Then a hobo came by and after long deliberation he opened the box. A carefully typed manuscript greeted his eye and this is what it said: We, the graduating class of Wilton High School, in the year of 1956, being of sound mind, hereby declare this our last will and testament. ITEM I: To Mr. Loff and the faculty, we leave our appreciation and thanks for the preparation given to us for our future. ITEM II: To the Juniors we leave our ambitions, our right as Seniors, unfinished business, un- paid debts, old boy friends, and vice versa and last but not least our ability to have lots of fun. ITEM III: To the Sophomores we leave our success of the class play and the memories of our Junior Prom. ITEM IV: Oh yes, to the Freshmen, we leave all of our A’s” so they won't have to study so hard the next three years. ITEM V: To the basketball team of '56 and '57 we should leave Mike and Bob, but as we want them with us, we leave our spirit of ''victory. And now for our personal belongings: I, Lois Arndt, will the memory of the night of the Senior Class Play to anyone who likes a good time. I, Geneva Brown, will my ability to fix the latest hair styles to Shelby Bell. Just a little twist and just a few pins. I, Esther Clair, will my devastating, dangerous, and demure, dimples to Arlene Olson. I, Joanne Cox, will all of my old boy friends to anyone who is in need of them. “I don’t need them anymore.” I, George Dougherty, will my ability to argue in Social Problems to Allen Martin. I, Jack Doyle, will my wavy hair to Charles Goetz. Get Wildroot cream oil, Charlie. I, Richard Heinz, will my architectural ability to anyone who doesn't like the margins of their books blank. I, Dick O’Gara, will my love for the Navy and Waves to Verne Kirchoff. Anchors away, Verne. I, Marvin Pasch, will my good study habits and all my hard earned money to Norman Heinz. There should be some good grades now. I, Larry Peth, will my love of Tomah to the Loff twins. I wonder if his car will make it one more time. I, Lawrence Phalin, will my manly muscles to James O’Rourke. Come on James--I said manly muscles! I, Vivian Reineke, will my ability to sleep on a hard chair in English Class to anyone who appreciates a good chair. I, Mike Rice, will my piece of chalk from Mrs. Landgraf's blackboard to anyone with a fine hand. I, Everett Sanborn, will my high marks in Bookkeeping to Magdalen Hemmersbach. What’s the Bookkeeping equation, Magdalen ? I, Richard Schendel, will my ability for telling tall tales in the school bus to William Sinnott. Let’s hear some, Willy FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK ROLAND LYDON STOCK BUYER Tomah Wilton