Wisconsin High School - Wisconsin Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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Regent Scholarhips The examinations to determine the winners for the 18 Regents Scholarships are held each Spring. They are awarded to the various students on the basis of their superior ability in the several subjects of the curriculum. David Phillips. . Dick Peckham... . Janet Huiskamp. . John Wear .... Joan Sexton . . . Colleen St. Clair John Hockey . . . Nancy Hoffland. . Paul Trump .... Barbara Doig. . Lois Ireland. . Betty Neesvig . . Jane Erickson . . Gordon Anderson . Betty Jacobson. . Thomas Groves . . Nan Haynes .... Mary E. Antoine . D.A.R. Award History 11 Physical Education 11 Latin 10 English 11 Speech 9 Physical Education 10 Math 10 French 9 Algebra 9 Biology Fine Arts Home Economics .Music Mechanical Drawing English S Science 8 Social Studies 7 Arts 7 A HGood Citizenn is chosen each year by the Senior Class and Faculty members, to take part in the Good Citizienship pilgrimage sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is selected for her leadership, scholastic ability and prominence in extra-curricular activities. Last year the girl voted this honor was Jean Solveson. WHY Cup Bill Walmo won the 1946 WHY Cup award. This is a trophy given annually to the outstanding senior athlete. The winner must also meet certain academic requirements.

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HONORS Honor Pin The highest award that can be presented to a student by Wisconsin High School is the WHS honor pin. The winning of this pin indicates outstanding scholastic achievement and partici pation in extra-curricular activities. 44 scholastic and 4 activity points plus a 2.5 grade point average in the Junior and Senior years are the basic requirements. Listed below are the names of the students who have achieved this high honor: SENIORS 1946 l William Amlie Ruth Mary Noland Elizabeth Becker Jean Solveson Dave McGrath JUNIORS 1946 Tom Peterson Edith Donovan SENIORS 1947 Speech Honor Pin Three or four years of superior work in debate declamation, oratory, and dramatics and an excellent quality of performances along with active continuous participation in the activi- ties of the Speech Department has gained a Speech Honor Pin for the following students: Bill Amlie Jean Solveson Tom Peterson Elizabeth Becker

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SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 To achieve the ultimate goal of graduation has always been considered a great honor. For this reason we present the graduating class of 1947 in the Honors Section. Salutatorian . . Class Historian . Class Orator . Valedictorian COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS Edith Donovan Rae Hockey Jim Mott Tom Peterson . ,,a ww SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS JAM S MOTT..... .UJIMW Character is the real foun- dation of all worth-while success. Transferred from Madison Central 23 Annual Staff 43 Basketball Mgr. 3,43 Letter 3,43 Class Pres. 43 Football 3,4, Letter 43 Hi-Y 3,4, Vice. Pres. 43 Intramural Sports 2,43 Regents Scholarship, History 103 Student Council 33 nw' Club 3,43 State H1-Y Council. SUZANNE THRONSON...NSUZ!' Crowned, clothed and snod with light and fire. Transferred from Madison Central 33 Choir 43 Class Sec. 43 G.A.A. 3,43 Philomathia 3,43 Treas. 43 Red Cross Council 3,43 Dance Committee 3,4. BARBARA ANNE BARNES..'Barb' Good humor and good nature are the richest fruits of true Qhristianity. Adelphia 2,3,43 Annual Staff 43 Cheer Leader 3,43 Choir l,2,3,45 Class Sec. 33 Class Vice-Pres. 43 G.A.A. l,2,3,43 Girls Club 23 Junior Prom Queen3 Orchestra 13 Orpheus 2,3,43 Philomathia l2,3,43 WThe Messiah' 23 'The Imaginary Invalidn 4. JOHN B. wEAR........HBrucen Fortune befriends the bold. Transferred from Madison West 23 Annual Staff 43 Basketball 2,35 Boys Bowling 2,33 Pres. 33 Choir 3,43 Class Trees. 43 Football 2,3,4, Letter 3,43 Golf 3,43 H1-Y 3,43 Intra- mural Sports 3,43 Madison Youth Council 43 One Act Plays 3,43 Photogs 43 Regents Scholarship, English 113 www Club 3,43 WThe Imaginary Invaldn 4. M -amnnhif