Wilton High School - Wiltonian Yearbook (Wilton, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1957 volume:

THROUGH THE YEARS Our First Big Step A Step to Further Education Stepping into the Future DEDICATION To Mrs. Landgraf, in gratitude for the patient assistance and understanding guidance she has given us during our four years in Wilton High School, we the class of 1957 dedicate this annual. IRVIN H. LOFF Principal River Falls State Teachers College Degree B. E. History, Science MRS. MARY LANDGRAF University of Wisconsin English Social Problems Whitewater State Teachers College Degree B. E. Commercial MRS. KENNETH FLOCK Whitewater State Teachers College Degree B. E. Commerce History, Social Studies FRANKLIN MAASCH MRS. FRANKLIN MAASCH Milton College Begree B. S. Instrumental Music U. S. History Milton College Degree B. A. Chorus Public School Music IVAN FOOTE Whitewater State Teachers College Degree B. E. Physical Education Social Studies MRS. NONA BUCHHOLZ University of Wisconsin Degree B. S. Home Economics Science CLARE GRETEBECK Platteville State Teachers College Degree B. S. Agriculture Biology SCHOOL BOARO HIGH SCHOOL BOARD: Harvey Nauman, Linus Heintz, Edward O’Rourke. GRADE SCHOOL BOARD: Leonard Brandau, Mrs. Gertrude Steinhoff, Leonard Fick. p. T. A. P. T. A. OFFICERS: Treasurer, Margaret Tillman; Secretary, Robert Bartz; President, Marion Steinhoff. SKELL’S OLD STYLE INN Tom ah, Wisconsin BASSINETTE Tomah, Wisconsin B. B. TRANSFER Wilton, Wisconsin MANSKE’S GARAGE Wilton, Wisconsin DALE BOETZEL Chorus 4; F.F.A. 1,2; Class Play 4; Pep Club 1. ARLIE BUGBEE F.H.A. 1. 7 UP BOTTLING COMPANY Tomah, Wisconsin. NINA BRAY Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 2; F.H.A, 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 1; Class Play 3; Forensics 1,2,4. INEZ COX Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Forensics 2, 3,4; Chorus 3,4. DONNA BUCHHOLZ Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Forensics 2,4. OLSIE CROOK Chorus 4; Forensics 4. RUTH DOMKE Pep Club 2,3,4. RUTH ANN FICK Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; F. H.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. Officer 2, 3; Class Play 3,4; Forensics 1,2, 3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Class Officer 2; An- nual Staff 4. LORNA GRANGER DUANE GRANGER F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Health Council F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Officer 4. 3,4; Class Officer 2,3; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 3,4; Class Play BERDELLA GEIER 3,4; Pep Club 2' Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 3; F.H. A. 1,2; Pep Club 4. EUGENE ECKELBERG F.F.A. 1,2,3; Class Play 4; Pep Club 2,3. OAKDALE ELECTRIC CO-OP Oakdale, Wisconsin Basketball 4; Baseball 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Foren- NORMAN HE1NTZ sics 3; Health Council 2,3,4; Class Play 3.4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; An- F.F.A. 1,2,3; Prom King 3; Class nual Staff 4; Class Officer 1. Officer 3; Baseball 3,4; Pep Club 2,3, STUART KORTBEIN F.F.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Basketball 4; Class Officer4; F. F. A. Officer2,4; Class Play 3, 4. JAY MC CANN WILTON STATION Bank of Sparta MAGDALEN HEMMERSBACH Chorus 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3.4; F.H.A. Officer 2; Class Play 3,4; Class Officer 1; Pep Club 3,4; An- nual Staff 3,4; Student Council 1; D.A.R. 4. DORIS NAUMAN Chorus 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Class Play 4. LUCILLE NOTH Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 4; F.H. A. 1.2,3.4; F.H.A. Officer 3,4; Forensics 2,3,4; Prom Queen 3; Ski Queen 4; Class Officer 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Annual Staff 4. MARVIN REECK F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Basketball 2,4; Class Play 3,4. DONNA SIMONSON Class Officer 2; Chorus 2,3,4; F. H.A. 1,2; Class Play 3,4. CHARLES WILDE MARGARET SINNOTT Chorus 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; F. H.A. Officer 3,4; Class Officer 3; Prom Chairman 3. RALPH WENDLAND F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Basketball 2,3; Class Play 3; F.F. A. Officer 4. Class Play 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. Officer 3,4; Student Council 1; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Speech Contest 3; Class Officer 4; Annual Staff 4. TILLMAN PRODUCE Wilton, Wisconsin TREASURER; Charles Wilde VICE-PRESIDENT: Stuart Kortbein PRESIDENT: Donna Buchholz ADVISOR: Mr. Loff SECRETARY: Lucille Noth CLASS HISTORY There are many things to be remembered during our four years of high school. At the beginning of the freshmen year we had thirty students. During the year Willis Crouch, Royal Flietner, and Charles Marco withdrew and Shelby Bell joined us in the second semester. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: President, Magdalen Hemmersbach; Vice-President, William Heilman: Secretary-Treasurer, Nina Bray; and our class advisor was Mrs. Schwartz. The first event of the year was our initiation. The girls were dressed as boys and the boys as girls. We gave a return party later in the year. We returned to school on August 30th with twenty- eight members. We held initiation for the freshmen on September 15th in the gym. The freshmen gave a return party on October 15th. The officers for our Sophomore year were: President, Shelby Bell; Vice- President, Duane Granger; Secretary, Donna Simon- son; Treasurer, Ruth Fick; and our class advisor was Mrs. Landgraf. We started our Junior year with twenty-eight members. The officers for the Junior year were: President, Norman Heintz; Vice-President, Margaret Sinnott; Secretary, Duane Granger; Treasurer, Donna Buchholz; Reporter, William Heilman; and our class advisor was Mr. Olson. During the year we sponsored movies in the high school gym. They were held every two weeks. The next event was our class play, “My Friend Irma,” which was held on April 20th. Our advisor was Mrs. Landgraf. We held our Junior Prom on April 27th. Much time was spent in preparing for our prom, we chose baby blue and silver as our colors. The theme was “Stairway to the Stars. Don Kaye provided the music for the evening Norman Heintz was chosen as King, he chose Lucille Noth as his Queen. The Prince and Princess were William Heilman and Ruth Fick. On September 4th of 1956 we had an enrollment of twenty-seven students, Donna Bever did not return for the 1956-57 School year. Shelby Bell, Robert Rice, and James Larson withdrew during the first part of the year. Our class play, I Love Lucy, was held November 14th. Mrs. Landgraf directed it. Magdalen Hemmersbach was editor-in-chief of the annual. The photo- grapher came and took pictures for the annual the first part of January. We also voted on our ski queen candidate and D.A.R. Lucille Noth and Magdalen Hemmersbach were chosen re- spectively. Commencement excercises will be held May 23, 1957. Our speaker for the evening will be Mr. Grover from Black River Falls. As the Wilton High School doors close behind us and with the happy memories of our school days we set out to fulfill our dreams and ambitions. HETT HARDWARE Wilton, Wisconsin AL CARRIE’S Wilton, Wisconsin SHORT’S CAFE Wilton, Wisconsin ROBERT FAUSKA Wilton, Wisconsin CLASS WILL On a bright day in early June, 1962, a large silver airplane flew overhead dropping several sheets of white paper over the green fields of the countryside around Wilton. In the late after- noon a small boy, who was on his daily chore of getting the cows, found one of the neatly type- written sheets of paper on which was written: To whomever it may concern: We, the Senior Class of 1957, leave the following possessions, both real and imagined, to our teachers and underclassmen. To the Juniors, we leave the job of publishing the 1958 annual and the privilege of being called Seniors, To the Sophomores, we leave the ability to lead others and good judgment in making de- cisions. To the Freshmen, we leave our old books, papers, and pencils in hope they make better use of them than we did. I, Dale Boetzel, leave my Ford to no one. After all, it is mine. I, Nina Bray, leave my shortness to anyone who doesn’t like being tall. It actually pays. I, Donna Buchholz, leave my good marks in English to Earl Pasch. I, Arlie Bugbee, leave my hearty laugh to Arlene Olson. I, Inez Cox, leave my ability to argue in Social Problems to Judy Wadephul Let’s see how good an argument you can make. I, Olsie Crook, leave my long, dark, brown hair to Janice Denter. I, Ruth Domke, leave my ‘‘flirty-flirty” eyes toLaVem Lietz. I’ve had alot of fun with them for four years. I, Eugene Eckelberg, leave---after all---Tm graduated. I, Ruth Fick, leave my cheerleading ability to Caroline Cox. Now that your sister is leaving, maybe you can take her place. I, Berdella Geier, leave all my old boy-friends to anyone who wants them. I’ve enjoyed them long enough. I, Duane Granger, leave my tallness to Richard Kruse. That really helps when it comes to playing basketball. I, Loma Granger, leave my neat locker to John Shie. Now let’s see if you can get that door shut. L William Heilman, leave my ability to play the trumpet loud enough to be heard to Ruth Fauska. Now let’s really blast. 1, Norman Heintz, leave my determination NOT to get married to David Dunnum. But just wait and see— I, Magdalen Hemmersbach, leave my ability for being full of pep to Helen Phalin. It may come in handy on the morning after the night before. I, Stuart Kortbein, leave my dancing ability to James O’Rourke. Now you can take Janice dancing. I, Jay McCann, leave my wise cracks to Charles Goetz. I’ve used them long enough. I, Doris Nauman, leave my happy-go-lucky ways to Shirley Grant. It pays to have a nice smile. I, Lucille Noth, leave my ability to whistle to Verne Kirchoff. Try to hit that high note that I never could. L Marvin Reeck, don’t leave anything. I’ve decided that Til need all that I have. L Donna Simonson, leave my love for Kendall to Carolyn Zellmer. There are some nice guys over there, aren’t there? I, Margaret Sinnott, leave my ability to read Shorthand to all the Junior girls. L Ralph Wendland, leave my valuable tips for getting out of work to anyone who is need of them. I, Charles Wilde, leave Physics, Geometry, and Mrs. Flock in peace. CLASS PROPHECY Here it is 1967!!! We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our graduation, which is being held at the Wilton Metropolitan Hotel, that is owned and operated by Magdalen Hetnmersbach who is now married to her high school flame. Her classmate, Inez Cox, is her one and only secretary. As we are walking down Main Street, we were startled to hear someone calling our names. We turned and saw Arlie Bugbee, a classmate, trying to catch up with us. We stopped and she joined us. She said she had just arrived on the 400 to be at the celebration, and we were the first one’s she had met. We caught a cab and went to the Hotel where we were surprised to see Donna Buchholz, who is a Commercial teacher at the University, andLorna Granger, who writes for the movie magazine. Modem Screen. As we were talking about our experiences during the previous ten years we heard a loud commotion and turned around to see Jay McCann and Ralph Wendland. Jay is a Truant Officer of the Police Force in Tomah, and Ralph is a farmer who operates his father’s farm at the edge of Wilton. Upon their arrival, we decided we would wait for the rest of our class, when Lucille Noth and Ruth Fick popped in. Lucille is now singing for Jerry Gilbertson which was her high school wish. Ruth has received her nurse’s cap and is a nurse at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison, and has her cap tipped towards an intern at the same hospitaL Just a few minutes later Norman Heintz, Eugene Eckelberg, Dale Boetzel, and Charles Wilde arrived. Norman surprised us by saying that he married a girl from Hillsboro, Eugene is a cor- poral in the National Guards, and proudly shows his two stripes. Dale says he hasn’t decided if he should settle down or keep driving at the race track in Indianapolis, but he claims he has his eye on a cute blond down there. We'll just have to wait and see. And then Charles, who received a scholarship, went to Marquette and is now an engineer. Now that half of our class had arrived we were getting more anxious to see the rest. The next to come were Margaret Sinnott, Doris Nauman, and Olsie Crook. Margaret is sec- retary for Mr. Loff, who is still principal at Wilton High SchooL but the building had to be en- larged because of so many students and he finds plenty of work for Margaret to do. Doris is working as a doctor’s stenographer. Now here is a girl we better keep an eye on. And Olsie, who also chose nursing as her career, says that this really keeps her busy. She, also, has her eye attached to a medical doctor, but she won’t reveal his name. Next to arrive were Berdella Geier, Donna Simonson, Nina Bray, and Ruth Domke. This includes all the girls. Donna is working as a beautician at Madison and Mrs. Landgraf is her steadiest costomer, but Donna still can’t convince her of the beauty of bangs. Nina has just come back from a trip to California. Berdella says she JUST CAN’T decide which one to marry, Mike or Donnie. Ruth is married and has four brown eyed boys hanging to her skirt. ROLAND LYDON Stock Buyer C. C. BURIS VARIETY STORE LIERSCH CAFE Wilton, Wisconsin Tomah, Wisconsin Wilton, Wisconsin CLASS PROPHECY - con't During this time all the teachers had arrived, Mr. Foote, Mr. Loff, Mrs. Buchholz, Mr. Bartz, Mrs. Flock, Mr. and Mrs. Maasch, and Mrs. Landgraf. But Mr. Gretebeck wired in and said that his plane was delayed and he would not be able to attend. Bill Heilman, Marvin Reeck, Duane Granger, and Stuart Kortbein were the last to arrive. Bill is the Game Warden at Rhinelander, Marvin is living in Cashton, Duane and Joyce finally were able to get enough money and were married, and Stuart is a General in the Air Force. We had a very enjoyable dinner and at 4 o'clock P.M. we bid each other a farewell and we are now looking forward to our 20th anniversary in 1977. CLASS M This is the motto which we chose To guide us as each year comes and goes We build the ladder on which we rise, And before us the future lies. Dale Boetzel, a real swell guy. Wishes that his Ford could fly, So when he comes to school someday He could keep on a going Tomah way. Nina Bray, the shortest and shy. Makes a certain Wilton boy sigh! To California is her wish, Whatever she does she'll never miss. Donna Buchholz, who likes to sing. Is a wizard in everything, A Math teacher she'd like to be But she'll succeed, wait and see. Arlie Bugbee, five foot one. Really keeps the boys on the run, She doesn't like school; it makes her dizzy, But she likes to keep Harold busy. Inez Cox, full of pep. In cheerleading she is really hep She's chosen hospital work as her career As for a friend she is always near. Long dark hair and big brown eyes In school Olsie Crook always tries She works in a restaurant when she is free A nurse someday she wants to be. Ruth Domke, who lives in town, The thought of graduation keeps her around An airline stewardess she’d like to be. But with that ring, we'll wait and see. Eugene Eckelberg, a farmer lad, Likes to drive their truck. To get out of school is his first wish, And the rest will come by luck. Ruth Fick, who likes to cheer. Was Princess in the prom last year, To nurse's training she wants to go, She sure to make it as we all know. Berdella Geier, happy and gay. Never lets school get in her way, She seems to always have her eyes On a lot of different guys. Duane Granger, tall and slim, Gets the scores in any gym. For going to school he has no time Especially when Joyce is on his mind. Loma Granger the quiet kind. Keeps her schooling right in line, Whatever she does I know she'll succeed For a friend Lorna takes the lead. Bill Heilman will never lurk. Since reforestation will be his work, Playing basketball and working in the store Are all hobbies that Bill adores. Norman Heintz, last year’s prom king, Says no girl will get his ring, Monday night he goes to the Guards, His favorite past time is playing cards. Magdalen Hemmersbach, full of fun. Has a smile for everyone, With her work she is always ready. Even though she is going steady. CLASS POEM - con't. Stuart Kortbein, who loves to dance, Hopes someday to teach a high school class, He has fun driving the Cheve around But can't seem to keep it in our town. There is always a joker in every class To Jay McCann trouble is not a task, Carrying eggs at Tillman's is his line And looking for new cars in his spare time. Doris Nauman, our only blonde lass, Really likes the shorthand class, Doris has a smile for everyone. And where she is there is always fun. Hazel eyes and five foot three. For I Love Lucy she held the key, Lucille Noth, our last year Prom Queen, Hopes to go to college and be a Dean. Marvin Reeck, with his green car Wants to get out of school and go far, Why he goes to Cashton no one can tell. But why does the name Annie ring a bell? Donna Simonson, who likes to sew. Her future yet she doesn't know, A real friend, just the same. And Leonard is her favorite flame. Margaret Sinnott, a studious girl, Always has her hair in a curl A business career is her ambition, A secretary's job is her life's position. Ralph Wendland, a country guy. Doesn't like school, he won't deny. Making noise is his aim But he'll succeed, just the same. Charles Wilde, a country guy, On his ’’Chev he keeps one eye, When it comes to school, he is real smart, And when playing basketball does his part. Our years at Wilton High are through. We wish to extend the thanks that's due. To those who helped us through the years. And shared with us, our joys and fears. ANNUAL STAFF FIRST ROW: Lucille Noth. Typist: Ruth Fick, Assistant Editor; Magdalen Hemmersbach, Editor-in-chief; Charles Wilde, Business Manager; Donna Raabe, Junior Editor. SECOND ROW: Doris Nauman, Margaret Sinnott, Donna Simonson, Ruth Domke, Arlie Bugbee, Nina Bray, William Heilman, Sports Editor. THIRD ROW; Stuart Kortbein, Berdella Geier, Mr. Bartz, Advisor; Lorna Granger, Donna Buchholz, Typist; Olsie Crook. SENIOR STATISTICS NAME ALIAS FAVORITE EXPRESSION WANTS TO BE FAVORITE PAST TIME Dale Boetzel Bater Kooly, Ah boy! Machinist Girls Nina Bray Tiny California, Here I Come! Stenographer Writing letters Donna Buchholz Bubbles Who, Me! Commercial teacher Drawing in school Arlie Bugbee Squeakie Cats’ pajamas Harold's wife Laughing Inez Cox Inee Oh, Gees! Gone from Wilton Baby sitting Olsie Crook Oats I guess so Nurse Reading Ruth Domke Skippy Ye gads and little fishes! Out of school Buying new clothes Eugene Eckelberg Gene I don't believe it! Farmer Frogging around Ruth Fick Ruthie Makes me so mad! Nurse Working in the telephone office Berdella Geier Diggy Doe Honestly Donnie’s wife Getting out of school Duane Granger Shorty Oh, Shucks! Marine Going to Tomah Loma Granger Toots I don't know Stewardess Reading movie magazines William Heilman Bill I don't know Game warden Whistling Norman Heintz Heinie Huh? Millionaire Sleeping Magdalen Hemmersbach Maggie Are you kidding? Housewife Going with Dale Stuart Kortbein Stuie Great gobs o' goose eggs! High school teacher Reading comic books Jay McCann Abe Holy, Oh balls! Stock car racer Pestering the girls Doris Nauman Blond ie Hah! Secretary Sewing Lucille Noth Lucy Lou Oh, for cryin' out loud! Singer Dancing Marvin Reeck Junior Hi Annie's husband Going to Cashton Donna Simonson Donnie I don't care Houswife Going out Margaret Sinnott Mugs Oh, dear! Secretary Bumping cars Ralph Wendland August Why ask me! Multi-millionaire Nothing Charles Wilde Horse What did I do now? Engineer Driving his Chev' CLASS COLORS - Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER - Carnation CLASS MOTTO - We build the ladder on which we rise. ALLSTATE CAFE Tomah, Wisconsin TRI-STATE BREEDERS Westby, Wisconsin WHO'S-WHO NOISIEST MOST ATHLETIC Inez Cox and Ralph Wendland Duane Granger and Ruth Fick BEST BUILD Charles Wilde and Margaret Sinnott MOST STUDIOUS MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Norman Heintz and Nina Bray Donna Buchholz and Stuart Kortbein WHO'S—WHO MOST QUIET MOST HAPPY GO LUCKY Lorna Granger and Eugene Edkclberg Ruth Domke and Jay McCann MOST POPULAR AND BEST LOOKING Duane Granger and Lucille Noth NICEST SMILE WITTIEST Dale Boetzel and Magdalen Hemmersbach Bill Heilman and Berdella Geier HONORS DONNA BUCHHOLZ Valedictorian Homemaker of Tomorrow Advisor LUCILLE NOTH CHARLES WILDE Salutatorian :SKV MAGDALEN HEMMERSBACH D.A.R. Annual Editor Ski Queen CLASS HISTORY JUNIORS SECRETARY: Carolyn Loff VICE-PRESIDENT: Marion Bever PRESIDENT: John Shie ADVISOR: Mr. Gretebeck REPORTER: Carolyn Zellmer TREASURER: Donna Raabe There were twenty-six members in the Junior Class. Our advisor was Mr. Gretebeck. Our Junior Prom was held on May 11th, 1957. The theme chosen was Blue Hawaii.” Layton Blaine provided the Music. The King was William Arndt and the Prince was William Thurow. Those participating in sports were: John Shie, Gary Bever, William Boldon, Larry Devine, James Meacham and William Arndt. Those taking part in A Band were: Donna Raabe, Carolyn Loff, Roselyn Loff, Judith Wadephul, William Boldon, Larry Devine, and John Shie. Patsy Doyle and Lou Ann Pasch were Majorettes. Those participating in Chorus were: Patsy Doyle, Marion Bever, Judith Wadephul, Karen Bever, Carolyn Zellmer, Lou Ann Pasch, John Shie and Larry Devine. Ethel Arndt and Karen Bever were A Team cheerleaders. Patsy Doyle was a B Team cheer- leader. Members of the Health Council were Karen Bever and John Shie. As Juniors we received our class ring. Then we chose our Prom King; The next event was the Class Play, Our abilities as actors were on display. JUNIORS Ethel Arndt William Arndt Karen Bever Marion Bever William Bolden Larry Devine Patricia Doyle Berlean Larson Carolyn Loff Roselyn Loff Norman Martin Jim Meacham Arlene Olson Lou Ann Pasch Donna Raabe John Shie William Thurow Patricia Useluman Judith Wadephul Sylvia Wadephul Carolyn Zellmer Gary Bever Arthur Eckelberg Charles Goetz Verne Kirchoff Earl Pasch WILTON CO-OP CREAMERY Wilton STAR HERALD NEWS Wilton SECRETARY: Raymond Saxby VICE-PRESIDENT: Roger Schindler PRESIDENT: Shirley Boerst ADVISOR: Mrs. Buchholz REPORTER: William Sinnott CLASS HISTORY SOPHOMORES In October we initiated the freshmen. The freshmen gave us a party on January 4th. We had an enjoyable time. Those who participated in A Band were: Ivan Short, Goldie Winchell, and Karon Zuhlke. Those who participated in Chorus were: Leanne Anderson, Shirley Boerst, Karen Creviston, David Dunnum, Rosalia Hemmersbach, Richard Kruse, Sharon O'Gara, Helen Phalin and Alice Wendland. Shirley Boerst and Goldie Winchell were in the Octet. Members of the Health Council were: Janet Liefke and Karon Zuhlke. Sharon O’Gara and Helen Phalin were B Team cheerleaders. David Dunnum and Raymond Saxby were on the A Team basketball squad, Richard Kruse, Peter Kruse, Ivan Short and Rodney Wilde were on the B Team basketball squad. Those who participated in Forensics were: Rich- ard Kruse, James O'Rourke, and William Sinnott. As sophomores we began our year, To learn Algebra was our fear; It wasn’t as puzzling as it did appear And we now look forward to our Junior year. TREASURER: Sharon O’Gara FARMER’S AND MERCHANT’S BANK Kendall, Wisconsin ELMER’S MOBIL SERVICE STATION Wilton, Wisconsin SOPHOMORES Leanne Anderson Shirley Boerst Jimmy Cox Karen Creviston Deloris Creviston David Dummum Rosalia Hemmersbach Ronnie Kratche Peter Kruse Richard Kruse Janet Liefke Allen Martin Sharon O'Gara James O’Rourke Helen Phalin Raymond Saxby Roger Schindler Thomas Schindler Roger Von Haden Alice Wendland Rodney Wilde Goldie Winchell Karen Zuhlke Reuben Eckelberg Ivan Short William Sinnotr HAROLD’S STUDIO TOMAH AUTOMOTIVE Tomah Tomah TOMAH CLEANERS NEITZELS FLOOR STORE Tomah Tomah SECRETARY: Kenneth Thurow VICE-PRESIDENT: Ruth Fauska PRESIDENT: Lyle Schindler ADVISOR: Mrs. Landgraf TREASURER: Timothy O’Rourke CLASS HISTORY FRESHMEN School started on September 7, 1956. There were eleven girls and twenty-four boys, a total of thirty-five in the first year class. Our class advisor was Mrs. Landgraf. The sophomores held initiation on the 17 th of October. We gave the sophomores a party on January 4th, 1957, in the gym. Those from our class who were in band were: Ruth Ann Fauska and Mary Jane Flock. Those in Chorus were: Mary Jane Flock, Ruth Fauska, Marlene Geier, Betty Ander- son, Timothy O’Rourke, Vern Nauman, Paul Crook, Robert Cox, Lyle Schindler, and Wil- liam Bever. Harlan Englerth and Betty Anderson were on the Health Council. As Freshmen we had our initiation. The high school gym was the location. To get acquainted was our aim We found our efforts were not in vain. WELCH’S SERVICE STATION Wilton, Wisconsin QUINN’S SPORT SHOP La Crosse, Wisconsin FRESHMEN Betty Anderson Hugo Arndt Michael Arttus Caroline Cox Robert Cox Paul Crook Janice Denter Harlan Englerth Ruth Hauska Mary Jane Flock Greg Foley Marlene Geier Mae Goetz Shirley Grant Bernard Johnson Ronald Korbernick Raymond Kratche Jerome Larson Arlys Lietz Lavem Lietz Richard Martin Joseph Me Daniel Vern Nauman Tim O'Rourke Marlys Olson Wayne Pasch Darryle Raabe Lyle Schindler Gary Schwartz Glen Simonson Kenneth Thurow Juanita Udulutch ABSENT: William Bever Ramond Eckelberg Robert Olson VALASEK'S LANES KENNEDY AUTO SUPPLY SORENSON'S ELEVATOR TOMAH JOURNAL Tomah Tomah Tomah Tomah GRADES FACULTY V A GRADE 1 Mrs. Edith Steinke GRADE 2 Mrs. Ethel Hoffman GRADE 3 and 4 Mrs. Carol Preuss GRADES 5 and 6 Mrs. Mabel Chenevert GRADE I Michael Bartz Jeffrey Brandenberg Barbara Buchholz Linda Chelsma Lila Cox Duane Denter Paul Ferris Ruth Goldbeck Douglas Heath Charles Hodulik Bernard Mittlestaedt Allen Parker Diana Pasch Paula Salisbury Dianna Schendel Vera Schendel Janet Schroeder Patricia Schroeder Timothy Steinhoff Marilyn Strozinsky Phillip Tillman Jane Ellen Zimmerman GRADES 7 and 8 Mrs. Mary Goldbeck JAFFEES' Tomah GRADES 2 AND 3 Betty Babbitt Richard Beier Gregory Bever Sandra Brandau Danny Brandenburg Lloyd Brueggeman Jane Buchholz Cheryl Burkhalter Gale Burkhalter Gary Creviston Gloria Crook Darlene Fauska Mark Ferries Gregory Flock Gary Heath Paul Heilman La Moyne Hiner Linda Hiner Rosemarie Hodulik Robert Huber James Loff Carol Meseberg Ronnie Ray David Schindler David Schroeder Donald Schroeder Steven Steinhoff Marcia Strozinsky Daniel Tillman Joanne Tillman Mary Welch Stanley Zellmer Marvin Brueggeman Mary Jo Strozinsky ABSENT: Helen Hammes GRADE 4 David Anderson Velda Bartelt Frances Beier Bonnie Boldon Jerry Boldon Paula Brandenburg Rita Bray June Cox Joyce Devine Mary Domke Charles Fick Tommy Flock Richard Haldeman John Heilman Ronald Hett Patricia Johnson Gregory Kruse Vera Loff Dixie Martin Katherine Schroeder John Wadephul MARSHALL WELLS STORE TOMAH HARDWARE CENTRAL HARDWARE STEELES DRUG STORE Tomah Tomah Tomah Tomah Carl Bartelt Robert Birkholz Lorraine Brueggeman Ruth Ferries Alice Foley Donna Huber Wanda Liersch Jeannette Martalock Morris Miller Sharon Miller Edwin Mittelstaedt Robert Pasch Sharon Petzke Dixie Schroeder Marlene Tillman De Ette Winchell Nora Jean Anderson John Barden Diana Boetzel Judy Buchholz Vera Cox Rosalyn Flock David Heinz Paul Kruse Carl Loff Lorrie Meacham Robert Schendel Patricia Sullivan Jean Wadephul Carl Winchell Richard Zellmer Randy Martalock Verdell Beier Larry Bever Judy Brandau Patty Bray Bonnie Creviston Douglas Devine Edward Fick Don Kruse James Meseberg Eva Parker Donald Pasch Vivian Schendel Barbara Tillman Ted Welch Lowell Zellmer Lorraine Birkholz Virginia Devine Jerry Flock Paul Heinz Pamela Liefke Wynn Liersch Connie Loff Roger Neitzel Gerald Rickman Karolene Rickman Lois Tillman Louise Tillman Neil Winchell GRADES 5 AND 6 GRADES 7 AND 8 ABSENT: Delores Kratche Peggy Hammes HEILMAN’S I. G. A, Wilton WILTON LUMBER FUEL Wilton .v;v; mmm mmm W.V mm CHORUS ROW ONE: Accompanist, B. Tillman; Director, Mrs. Maasch; R. Fick, D. Nauman, B. Geier, O. Crook, D. Buchholz. ROW TWO: R. Hemmersbach, L. Noth, L. Anderson, G. Winchell, M. Bever, B. Anderson, P. Doyle, S. O’Gara. ROW THREE: M. Flock, M. Geier, M. Hemmersbach, R. Fauska, H. Phalin, K. Bever, M. Sinnott, K. Creviston, J. Wadephul. ROW FOUR: S. Boerst, D. Simonson, L. Devine, W. Heil- man, V. Nauman, D. Boetzel, L. Pasch, C. Zellmer, A. Wendland. ROW FIVE: T. O’Rourke, P. Crook, J. Shie, D. Dunnum, L. Schindler, S. Kortbein, N. Winchell, R. Cox, E. Fick, R. Kruse. ABSENT: L Cox, W. Bever. In September of 1956 we started our chorus with 45 pupils participating. On November 12th we gave our first performance for a Veterans Day Program. Our second performance was our Christmas Program which was held on the evening of December 20. On April 6th everyone was ready to compete in the solo-ensemble Contest at La Crosse. Those who sang solos were: Karen Bever, Lucille Noth, Shirley Boerst, Goldie Winchell. John Shie. Lyle Schindler, Richard Kruse. Ruth Fick and Magdalen Hemmersbach and Carolyn Zell- mer and Lou Ann Pasch sang duets. We had one trio that participated. The following were in the trio: William Heilman, Mary Jane Flock and Shirley Boerst. The Spring Concert was held in April, 1957. The Chorus participated by singing some of our most popular songs. In May the Chorus again went to La Crosse to compete with the Choruses from other schools. FERRIES FURNITURE STORE Wilton, Wisconsin WYMAN’S INSURANCE AGENCY Wilton, Wisconsin BAND ROW ONE, Left to Right: B. Tillman, R. Neitzel. G. Winchell, D. Raabe, N. Winchell, W. Liersch. E. Fick, J. WadephuL ROW TWO: N. Bray, C. Loff, L. Birkholz. P. Heinz, R. Loff, C. Loff, W. Heilman, R Fauska, J. Shie, L. Tillman, L. Tillman, a Zellmer, a Fick, I Short. ROW THREE: Director, Mr. Maasch; M. Flock, W. Boldon, D. Dunnum, L. Devine, a Kruse, a Phalin, L. Pasch, P. Doyle. The band made several public appearances throughout the year. We played for the Veteran’s Day Program and the first meeting of the Wilton P.T.A. The pep band played at all home basket- ball games and at the Wilton sub-district tournament. We played several selections in the Christ- mas Program. Those who played solos this year at La Crosse, April 6, were: Barbara Tillman, Roger Neitzel, Lorraine Birkholz, Karon Zuhlke, Goldie Winchell, Donna Raabe, Wynn Liersch, Edward Fick, Judy WadephuL Ruth Fick, John Shie, Ruth Fauska, and Bill Heilman. Those who played in trios were: Barbara Tillman, Lorraine Birkholz, and Connie Loff; Roselyn Loff, Carolyn Loff, and Nina Bray. We presented a Spring Concert in April and attended the music festival at La Crosse in May. DANNY’S MUSIC STORE La Crosse Wisconsin THUROW MOTOR SALES Wilton, Wisconsin F. H. A. AND F. F. A. ROW ONE: L. Noth, M. Sinnott, J. Wadephul, D. Raabe, S. Boerst, K. Zuhlke, Advisor, Mrs. Buchholz. ROW TWO: J. Liefke, M. Olson, R. Fauska, H. Phalin, A. Leitz, K. Creviston. M. Goetz, K. Bever. ROW THREE: L. Pasch, C. Zellmer, M. Flock, M. Geier, M. Hemmersbach, J. Denter, D. Creviston, B. Larson, J. Udulutch. ROW FOUR: L. Granger, D. Buchholz, A. Olson, D. Nauman, S. Wadephul, R. Loff, C. Loff, R. Fick, A. Wendland. ROW FIVE: S. Grant, E. Arndt, R. Hemmersbach, M. Bever, L. Anderson, G. Winchell, B. Anderson, N. Bray, P. Doyle, S. O’Gara. ROW ONE: W. Arndt, R. Wendland, S. Kortbein, C. Wilde, D. Granger, V. Kirchoff, Advisor, Mr. Grete- beck. ROW TWO: B. Cox, C. Goetz, R. Wilde. E. Pasch. R. Kobernick, W. Bever, H. Arndt. T. O'Rourke. ROW THREE: W. Thurow, L. Schindler, N. Martin, R. Olson. H. Englerth, G. Bever, J. O’Rourke, M. Arttus, a Eckelberg. ROW FOUR: M. Reeck, V. Nauman, J. Larson, J. Cox, a Eckelberg, a Saxby, L. Devine, a Martin, G. Simonson. WEBER'S CAMERA SHOP BUCHHOLZ LUMBER CO. Da H. H. BUCHHOLZ FARMER’S CO-OP ELEVATOR Wilton, Wisconsin Wilton, Wisconsin Wilton, Wisconsin Wilton, Wisconsin ROW ONE: L. Granger, J. Liefke, W. Heilman, Advisor, Mrs, Buchholz. ROW TWO: K. Bever, K. Zuhlke, H. Englerth, J. Shie, B. Anderson. HEALTH COUNCIL AND FORENSICS ROW ONE: Director, Mrs. Landgraf; W. Sinnott, O. Crook, D. Buchholz, L. Schindler, R. Fick. ROW TWO: K. Bever, E. Arndt, L. Noth, R. Kruse, N. Bray, P. Doyle, T. O’Rourke. ROW THREE: J. Mc- Daniel, G. Schwartz, J. O’Rourke, P. Crook, C. Zellmer, M. Arttus, J. Shie, M. Flock. STAIRWAY TO THE STARS P ROM — APRIL 1956 Royal Court The Coronation JUNIOR CLASS My Friend Irma PLAYS Grand March SENIOR 'I Love Lucy-' rara % l gms ;iia - John Guard KARL KRUSE IMPLEMENT AND APPLIANCES Wilton, Wisconsin Junior Guard Gary Guard RANNEY'S DAIRY INC., Tomah Wisconsin Finest Ice Cream Builders of Champions Ray Guard Stu Forward Billy Forward Jim” Guard Greg1 Guard A-TEAM CHEERLEADERS 8-TEAM CHEERLEADERS Sharon O'Gara, Helen Phalin, Patsy Doyle 6-TEAM BASEBALL FIRST ROW, Left to Right: Coach I. Foote, J. Larson. V. Nauman, G. Simonson. SECOND ROW: Manager J. McDaniels, M. Arttus, R. Kobernick, H. Arndt, R. Kruse, T. O'Rourke. THIRD ROW: R. Cox, G. Schwartz, P. Kruse, I. Short, B. Johnson, R. Wilde. NEITZEL'S FURNITURE WISCONSIN POWER AND LIGHT CO. CASH MERCHANTILE CO. Tomah, Wisconsin Tomah, Wisconsin Tomah, Wisconsin W-CLOB FIRST ROW: D. Dunnum, Coach Foote, I. Short . SECOND ROW: J. Meacham, J. Shie. THIRD ROW: L. Devine, W. Heilman, R , Saxby, N. Heintz. FOURTH ROW: C. Wilde, D. Granger, W. Boldon. PLAYER FG FT TP Wilton Mindoro 48-55 Wilton Hillsboro 52-47 Granger, Duane 110 67 287 Wilton Wone woe 63-38 Wilton Ontario 64-52 Bolden, Bill 100 61 261 Wilton Kendall 58-37 Wilton Mindoro 56-70 Shie, John 76 50 202 Wilton Cashton 40-36 Wilton Elroy 66-40 Dunnum, Dave 58 25 141 Wilton New Lisbon 36 -48 Wilton Norwalk 78-56 Wilde, Charles 17 3 37 Wilton Hillsboro 72-73 Wilton New Lisbon 41-56 Heilman, Bill 10 0 20 W ilton Elroy 54-63 Wilton Ontario 56-48 Devine, Larry 8 3 19 Wilton Kendall 43-45 Wilton Cashton 60-51 Saxby, Ray 5 6 16 Wilton Norwalk 76-52 Wilton W one woe 61-75 Meacham, Jim 5 0 10 Arndt, Bill 0 2 2 Foley, Greg 0 1 1 Kortbein, Stuart 0 0 0 Bever, Gary 0 0 0 PAETH'S TAVERN REEKE INSURANCE BERGER'S ELECT IRC WCOW Wilton, Wisconsin Tomah, Wisconsin Wilton, Winsconsin Sparta, Wisconsin BASEBALL FIRvST ROW: R. Saxby, W. Heilman, D. Granger, C. Wilde, W. Boldon, N. Heintz. SECOND ROW: Coach Mr. Foote, J. Shie, I. Short, J. Johnson, R. Wilde. R. Kobernick, D. Raabe, D. Kruse. THIRD ROW: W. Arndt, J. McDaniel, D. Dunnum, W. Sinnott, M. Reeck, L. Devine, G. Simmonson, G. Foley, J. Meacham. During the 1956-57 fall baseball season Wilton won one our of fivtf' games. This we felt was due to the fact that many of the team members were young and inexper- ienced. We hope that the added experience will help us win a few more in the spring. TEAM HITS RUNS TEAM HITS RUNS 8 21 56 Wilton 4 8 Norwalk 7 6 8 28 56 Wilton 6 5 Ontario 7 9 9 2 56 Wilton Rained Out Norwalk Rained Out 9 9 56 Wilton 6 5 Ontario 9 8 9 11 56 Wilton 4 2 Norwalk 8 9 9 19 56 Wilton 2 0 Ontario 9 8 TRALMER’S SALES AND SERVICE Tomah, Wisconsin TOMAH LUMBER FUEL Tomah, Wisconsin BOETZEL'S HARDWARE Wilton, Wisconsin WILTON SUB-DISTRICT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Wilton was again selected as host for the WIAA sub-district basketball tournament. The tournament was held on the nights of February 21st and 22nd. Competing teams in- cluded Kendall, Necedah, New Lisbon, and Wilton. Kendall, who had given Wilton their only M-V Conference loss, was easily downed in the first game of the tournament. Necedah put up a good fight against New Lisbon in the second game. On February 22nd Necedah met and defeated Kendall in a hard fought contest for the consolation title. That same night Wilton suited up for a tilt with New Lisbon. Both teams were playing their best. Wilton could not hit the hoop in the first half while New Lisbon built up a substantial lead. In the second half Wilton just could not hold New Lisbon down enough to catch up. FIRST NIGHT Wilton 65 Kendall New Lisbon 64 Necedah SECOND NIGHT Necedah 72 Kendall New Lisbon 76 W ilton High scorers for the two nights combined were; Dwight York - New Lisbon 46 Bob Heesch - Necedah 45 Bill Boldon - Wilton 44 35 55 60 (Consolation) 56 (Championship) MAURER BEVERAGE CO. Sparta, Wisconsin CLASSMATES FOR YEARS SLABTOWN Lorna Granger, Jay McCann, and Marvin Reeck DORSET Donna Simonson, Margaret Sinnott, Charles Wilde, and Dale Boetzel WILTON Bill Heilman, Ruth Fick, and Domke Absent: Inez Cox SLATEN CREEK Ralph Wendland and Lucille Noth HUGO LIMP STORE Wilton ECKELBERG Doris Nauman and Eugene Eckelberg A DAY ATW. H. S. DR. C. J. HODULIK Wilton, Wisconsin WILTON SUPER MARKET Wilton, Wisconsin MONROE COUNTY TELEPHONE CO. Wilton, Wisconsin ■ OUR HELPFUL FRIENDS COOKS Alma Thurow and Marie McGarvey Duane Evans, Linus Heintz, and Bob Fauska Loretta Birkholz CUSTODIANS Roy Gnewikow and Arnold Bolwahn DONATIONS SHUTTER'S STORE, Tomah SCHULTZ'S BROS. CO., Tomah HANSON RADIO AND TV, Tomah BUDDE’S SERVICE STATION, Wilton BERT'S TAVERN, Wilton WILTON SASH DOOR, Wilton INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers Cover Monufotturers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City