Class of 1958 Prairie du Chien High School in Crawford County, WInsconsin

1958 Prairie du Chien High School Yearbook in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin * Prairie Dog '58

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Yearbook Name

Prairie Dog 1958

Location

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (Crawford County)

Additional Information

1958 Prairie Dog

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HIGH SCHOOL

Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin

1958 PRAIRIE HIGH SONGFEST

Judi Schneider, Janet Cooper, Chip Specht, Kathy Gaulke and Allan Severson gather for a songfest while Zonnie

Fritsche and Marna Harrelson provide the melody.

Take a harp, go about the city . . . though

that hast been forgotted: make sweet mel-

ody, sing many songs, that thou mayst be

remembered.

Isaiah 23 :16

“With a Song in our Hearts” we began

the school year, 1957-1958, anxious to pur-

sue more education and participate in extra

curricular activities.

Our yearbook might well be called a song-

book, for many memorable events have been

experienced here at Prairie du Chien High

School, and we'd like to sing about them.

We sincerely hope that as you page

through your Prairie Dog, recalling memor-

ies of the past year at P.H.S., you will feel

more closely bound together, better ac-

quainted, and that this feeling will remain

with you long after your class days at P.H.S.

are over.

Memories of songs, old and new, will

also flash to your mind. For what makes

our world more enjoyable than music? Songs

can be cheerful, gay, sad or emotional—

they can be associated with different phases

of our life—with the departments at P.H.S.

in which we have spent many interesting

hours.

Not only what you have actually exper-

ienced during this very important part of

your school life, but many emotions you

have felt will return to you as you open

this songbook and participate in the 1958

Songfest 1

And, lo, thou are unto them as a very

lovely song of one that hath a pleasant

voice, and can play an instrument . . .

Ezekiel 32:33

2.. .Theme

Table of Contents

Page 7

Notes on

Page 19

Notes on

Page 31

Notes on

Page 45

Notes on

Page 53

Notes on

the Classes

the Departments

the Organizations

the Athletics

the Activities

Table of Contents...3

Dedication

Mr. Ben Schaub has been a mem-

ber of the Board of Education foi

over a quarter of a century. He is an

active member and past president of

the Kiwanis Club, and a member of

tlie State Historical Society. Olllcial

Weather Observer for Prairie du

Chien is a title Mr. Schaub has held

for ten years. He is genuinely inter-

ested in boys and has been a Boy

Scout leader for ten years. He was

recently honored by receiving the Sil-

ver Beaver for Distinguished Service

to Boyhood award.

We now realize the great service contri-

buted to the Prairie du Chien High School,

and therefore dedicate the 1958 Prairie

Dog to these devoted persons, Mr. Ber-

nard Kennedy and Mr. Ben Schaub.

Their long years of counsel and guidance

to the students of our school will be appre-

ciated and remembered lorever. With deep

respect we honor these two leaders on the

printed page where their contributions to the

lives of young people will be “proclaimed

and preserved” for innumerable years.

Mr. Bernard Kennedy, principal cl

the Prairie du Chien High School, has

held this position for twenty-nine

years. He has been a member of the

Kiwanis for twenty-eight years and

is a former president of that organ-

ization. I'or four consecutive years,

Mr. Kennedy has served on the Stu-

dent Board of Directors which con-

sists of fifteen members from the

United States and its possessions. Our

principal was formerly the registrar

of Creighton University, Omaha, Ne-

braska, and a member of the teach-

er’s staff there.

4.. .Dedication

School Days ...

School Days

Mr. Herman Derouin

Algebra, world history and

journalism arc the subjects

taught by Mr. Derouin.

Coaching the varsity basket-

ball squad is his main inter-

est. He is a member of the

board of directors, of the

new golf course and finds his

summer employment with

the park commission. Golf-

ing and softball are his fa-

vorite pastimes.

Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund

All the U rah rahs at

P.H.S. come from the cheer-

leaders under Mrs. Acker-

lund's supervision, as do the

tricky Hawkettc numbers.

She is a great sports fan

and enjoys bowling during

the summer. In winter she

is a television addict. Her

biology course includes a

driver education prog-ram.

Mrs. Bessie Carberry

Teaches the combined sev-

enth and eighth grades. Her

room is open every noon

hour so anyone wishing to

study may use it. In her

spare time, she enjoys doing

copper tooling and rose mail-

ing. which is painting pic-

tures on bread boards and

trays.

Violet Dohse

Algebra, geometry and ad-

vanced mathematics are in-

structed by Miss Dohse. She

is an avid sports fan and

enjoys bowling. She plays

chess by mail, several games

at a time. An animal lover,

Miss Dohse raises toy ter-

riers. Much of her spart time

is spent reading and playing

bridge.

Miss Lois Goan

One of the most dedicated

persons on our teaching staff

is Miss Goan, freshman

English instructor. Her vo-

cation, avocation and hobby

is our library. As a librarian,

she likes to read health

books and biographies. She

loves sports, especially bas-

ketball. She enjoys baking,

gardening, and canning.

Mrs. Ona Grelle

Home economics teacher

at P.H.S.. Mrs. Grelle is

also the E.H.A. advisor.

Reading and cooking are

her favorite pastimes. Golf

is included in her plans for

the summer months'. She is

the mother of four children.

three boys and a girl.

Mrs. Jean Hutchins

In her first year at P.H.S.,

Mrs. Hutchins teaches the

eighth grade. She was a

former resident of Mt. Ster-

ling. where she was principal

of the public schools for

eight years. An all boy fam-

ily, she has three sons and

five grandsons. Her favorite

bobbies arc collecting ear-

rings and visiting the sick.

Mr. Bert Krohn

Industrial arts courses,

taught by Mr. Krohn, cover

a wide range of trades. He

is the director of the Voca-

tional School for adults,

which has been an over-

whelming success since it be-

gan. He enjoys fishing and

woodworking. Mr. Krohn is

the father of two children

and has- four granddaughters.

Mr. Charles La Pointe

Music. Music, Music! This

one word describes fully the

entire scope of Mr. La

Pointe's work and hobbies.

He has a hl fl of his own

and many records. His en-

tire day is spent teaching

music, which includes band.

chorus and the boy's and

girl's glee clubs.

Mr. James Lewinski

A new member of the

staff, Mr. Lewinski teaches

English, world history and

general mathematics. His

main interest is coaching the

1! squad football and basket-

ball teams. Hunting and fish-

ing pass' many idle hours for

him. He is married and th'?

father of one boy.

Tcaelierj. . .5

Good Old Fashioned Rule Days

Mr. Paul Lutzke

American history and La-

tin are taught by Mr. Lutz-

ke. He is advisor of the new-

ly formed F.T.A . Future

Teachers of America Club.

He is also Guidance Direc-

tor at P.H.S. World affairs

occupy his spare time. Mr.

Lutzke can usually be seen

walking to school carrying

his brief case and smoking

his morning cigar.

Mr. John Mulrooney

Civics classes are instruct-

ed by Mr. Mulrooney. Most

of his time is consumed

coaching varsity football.

track, and junior high bas-

ketball. During the summer

he works as the assistant

director of recreation In

I’.d.C. His idle hours are

spent fishing and swimming.

Miss Lila Murton

President of the P.d.C.

Teachers Association, Miss

Murton teaches the seventh

grade. She is also an active

member of the P.T.A. Her

assistance in the financial

end of social events is a

great help to the high school

classes. Her hobbies include

bridge and gardening.

Z ' .

Mr. Guy Ralph

A day out fishing all alone

with his son Is what he

really enjoys He likes base-

ball. Collecting old coins is

one of his favorite hobbies.

He also enjoys reading his-

torical novels, teaching agri-

culture and being the Craw-

ford County Agriculture

Leaders president. Mr.

Ralph also has two young

da lighters.

Mr. Harold Rasmussen

Physics and chemistry are

taught by Mr. Rasmussen.

He serves as a director of the

visual aids department. Last

summer he attended sum-

mer school at the Univer-

sity of Wisconsin on a $1,000

scholarship from the Nation-

al Science Foundation.

Miss Charlotte Ryan

Typewriting, hookeeping,

and shorthand are taught by

Miss Ryan. She is a mem-

ber of the National Business'

Education Association and

Our Mother of Victory Study

Club. Baseball delights her

fancy, she’s an avid Braves

fan. Growing Howers, han-

dicraft work, and gathering

newspaper clippings are other

hobbies.

Mr. Duane Sackett

Grade school principal is

the title held by Mr. Sackett.

His outside interest lies with

the P.H.S. football team.

Mr. Sackett is affiliated

with the J.C.'s and Kiwanis

club. Fishing and refereeing

occupy much of his time.

Family picnics with his four

daughters. future P.H.S.

cheerleaders, is another fa-

vorite pastime.

Mrs. Esther Schreiner

Freshman En g1 i s h

is taught by Mrs. Schreiner.

She also helps with t’he

career day programs. Her

favorite pastimes are bird

watching and canoeing. She

loves to read, especially her

favorite magazine, "The New

Yorker." Mrs. Schreiner’s

"Utopia” is a place without

telephone, television, radio,

or clocks.

Mr. Cecil Smith

General science and phys-

ical education is taught by

Mr. Smith. He is city re-

creation director the year

round. Summer and winter

recreation activities are un-

der his Immediate supervis-

ion. His hobbies are fishing

and playing tennis. The

Smiths have one son attend-

ing the University of Wis-

consin.

Miss Louise Sontag

Many an orator has been

developed under the direc-

tion of .Miss Sontag, Eng-

lish instructor and head of

the Forensics department

al P.H.S. Her many col-

lections include plants. Jew-

elry and shoes, of which

she has one hundred pairs.

A great "Braves" fan, she

enjoys watching baseball

and many sports.

6. . .Teachers

Notes On The Classes

A freshman has that eager look.

A sophomore carries one less book.

A junior knows the entire score.

A senior wishes there was more.

We’ll Have These Moments To Remember

BEGINNER’S BAND

The first note of our high school years came with the election of officers. Guiding our

freshman class were Don Martin, president; Charles Stewart, vice-president; and Phyllis

Roach, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Mulrooney was our class advisor. Homeroom presidents

were Larry Toberman and Mary Potratz. After surviving initiation we undertook the task

of building the homecoming bonfire. Although our bonfire was threatened by a dose of rain,

it was successfully burned.

RHYTHM BAND

Seated for the first rehearsal we chose directors—Dick Carl, president; Alma Lechnir,

vice-president; and Mary Bailey secretary-treasurer. Mr. Mulrooney was again selected class

advisor with Anna Berberich and Larry Toberman as presidents of the homerooms.

For our first production, October eighth, we assumed the responsibility of initiating those

“greenies”. As sophomores, we conducted the homecoming parade and everything ended on a

happy note.

JUNIOR MARCHING BAND

Stepping off on the down beat of our third year at P.H.S. with Larry Toberman con-

ducting, Dick Carl, his assistant and Eileen Moore taking notes. Paul Paulson and Patsy

Gentes led the homerooms through the year. Decorating the football field was the job bestow-

ed upon us this year for homecoming.

April 2, another important event in the history of the junior class, was the presentation

of our class play, “The Family Nobody Wanted’’. Mr. Rasmussen directed the production

with Beth Barndt serving as student director. “Banana Boat”, our prom and the grand finale

of our junior year, took place May 4, with Larry Toberman reigning as king.

Our last year was indeed full of memories—memories that will long be remembered as

we venture forth into the world about us. The election of class officers brought Larry Tober-

man forth as president once again. Mania Harrelson was chosen vice-president and Phyllis

Roach, secretary-treasurer. Beth Barndt and Peter Steele were homeroom presidents and Mr.

Flarold Rasmussen became our advisor.

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

“Come on team, let’s go” became the familiar yell from the football field as ten senior boys

were on the varsity squad this year. Homecoming was a gala event though P.H.S. had an at-

tack of Asiatic Flu. Phyllis Roach was crowned homecoming queen while Barbara Chunat,

Elaine Erickson, Eileen Moore, and Jill Sandieback completed her court. Jim Bailey and Den-

nis Zlabek were co-captains for the big game.

What are you going to do when you graduate? Mr. Roy Sands, from the Wisconsin

State Employment Service, helped us find the answer to finding a future occupation through

interviews and aptitude tests. College Day on November 19 and Career Day on March 19,

aided us in making further decisions.

Once again we were cheering “Come on team, let’s go”, this time for the basketball

squad. Four seniors were on the varsity team.

Our senior class play was directed by Mr. Harold Rasmussen and consisted at two one-

act plays, “Three on a Bench” and “The White Dove”.

We gathered together for Commencement, May 29, 1958, and our lives truly ‘com-

menced’ on that memorable evening.

8.. .Seniors

God Be With You Till We Meet Again

Mary Ahrens

A cheerleader who's full

of pep

A majorette who's right in

step.

Dorothy Ambrose

Although I may be a little

short

I'm quite a card and a real

good sport.

James Bailey

Football, Track, Baseball,

basketball—

Here's the man to call.

Elizabeth Barndt

President of home room

one

Likes to dance and have

fun.

Janice Bedward

Quiet, sweet, and sincere

May her future be filled

Judith Benoy Judith Bloyer

Small, but if matters not Went to night school,

one bit learned to be hand

Richard Carl

with cheer. Among friends sheMereal May her life be just

Barbara Chunat v-

Forever having lots of fun

One of the sweetest 'neath

the sun.

Karen David

Likes to type and take

shorthand

Here's a girl that's really

grand.

Sharon Dohse

Likes to dance and stay

up late

No one can predict her

fate.

Distinguished looking and

intelligent too

A wonderful guy with

plenty to do.

Deniece Douglas

All the worries and cares

just fade

For her smile there is no

trade.

Seniors...9

I ve Changed My Mind A Thousand Times

Donald Draka

John Dunbar

fall, dark, and handsome

is this boy

Always spreading lots of

joy.

Loves to dance, cheer, and

twirl

Leaves the boys in a whirl.

Tall and Swiss and really

Red haired guy who has

a ball

Especially in the study

hall.

Elaine Fisher Norita Forst

Worked in the office each

afternoon

Success will come her way

real soon.

Larry Folyer

Now here's a guy that is

quite tall

He really enjoys his

basketball.

A quiet girl from Eastman

way

Actually she's very gay.

Went to school and worked

down town

George Gaulke

Ambitious and always on

the go

Has an I.Q. that isn't low.

Never wore a troubled

frown.

Patricia Gentes

Worked in the office,

learned to keep books

Every girl admires her

good looks.

Lawrence Goodman

Although he may be

pretty small

He's a boy who's on the

ball.

Dennis Graap

He really likes to tease the

gals

But he sure had loads of

pals.

10...Seniors

As A Senior, I’ll Remember Today

Marna Harrelson

Moody and clever is this

lass

A wonderful member

our class.

Gerald Kavon

I may be tall, lean, and

thin

But no one can beat my

happy grin.

Janice Kasparek

Wonderful smile, personal-

ity plus;

The kind of a friend you

can really trust.

Donald Hurda

Math was his favorite, all

through school

Studied hard and obeyed

the, rule.

the

Kossnian

in on all

Judith

Likes to be

news

Never a day does she

have the blues.

Mary Jean Koecke

With a laugh all life

through

A cheerleader with eyes

of blue.

Dennis Kramer

Never a worry, never a

care

Disappointments are some-

thing you just bear.

Keith Kozelka

Always has that sparkle

his eye

Fun-loving and mischievi-

ous

Dale La Bonne

This isn't David cause it's

really Dale

My smile and hair will tell

the tale.

David La Bonne

Wise and full of fun

The brightest smile under

the sun.

is this guy.

Sandra La Pointe

She may seem kind of

quiet

But actually she's a riot.

Alma Lechnir

"Happy go lucky" with

out a care

Always has a joke to

share.

Seniors.. .11

We’ve Saved Sentimental Souvenirs

Dorothy Linder

She is sincere and very

kind

The type of girl that's hard

to find.

Donald Martin

Takes life easy and care-

free

One of the nicest guys

you'll see.

Steven Martin

All his knowledge will

stick like glue

He'll never forget his

whole life through.

Ruth Me Ginley

Through life she wants lots

of fun

Fulfilling that wish has

Joseph Me Grath

Football is his favorite

just begun.

\ LA

sport

On the field he'll not fall

short.

Mary Me Phee

She makes the most of

today

Though tomorrow isn't far

Mary Jane Messerli

Has a smile for everyone

Happy and gay and likes

to have fun.

Donald Messling

Likes baseball and is good

at the game

Perhaps someday he'll

gain great fame.

away.

Larry Nagle

Works hard at his studies

with vigor and zest

As for dependability he's

the best.

Eileen Moore

Oh so peppy and full of

fun

Right up 'til day is done.

Rita Neisius

The basketball referee of

G.A.A.

With her at the whistle it's

fun to play.

Paul Paulson

Life of the party at home

or away

This guy is great in every

way.

12...Seniors

I’ll Remember More Than Graduation Day

Mary Jane Potratz

Troubles and worries all

disappear

They're replaced with joy

and cheer.

Terrence Powers

(ime is money so I waste

none

I go out and have lots ot

fun.

Joseph Prochaska

Sort of quiet it does seem

Nice to be with, he's on

the beam.

Phyllis Roach

Happy, cheerful, and real

gay

Always has a word to say.

Jill Sandieback

Personality plus,

Peter Steele

Clever and full of the

devil

Never know when he's on

the level.

Nancee Seidel

She is sweet and quite tall

Likes to dance and have

a ball.

Charles Stewart

Good at sports and all the

rest

This guy is always at his

best.

Allan Severson

As life of the party he's

just great

And as a friend he sure

does rate.

School was really lots of

fun

But it's better that 'tis

done.

La Vern Sutton

Blonde, blue eyes, and oh

so neat

Here's a guy that's hard to

beat.

Rose Swatek

She is a quiet sort

Takes all jokes like a good

sport.

Seniors.. .13

Memories Are Made Of This

Larry Toberman

Very ambitious is this guy

And from the girls he'll

draw a sigh.

Patsy Toberman

Here's a girl that's on the

ball

And through life will never

fall.

Eugene Trapp

Someday famous I will be

You'll just have to wait

and see.

Gerald Trentin

Here's a lad who's never

sad

He keeps up with every

fad.

James Walz

Here's a guy that likes his

Jean White

Robert White

An active member of the

F.F.A.

Eileen Wagner

The kind you can tell your

troubles to

Makes you happy when

you are blue.

dreams

A friend to everyone it

seems.

Calm and always has

something to do

A wonderful girl of which

there are few.

William Winter

For a guy that will not

fail

Here's the one you'll want

to hail.

A dependable person

wouldn't you say?

Dennis Zlabek

At football he is really

great

Likes to have fun and stay

out late.

14...Seniors

It’s Almost Tomorrow

Front Row—I-:. Jelinek, D. Kramer, C. Bushnell, M. DuCharme, M. Ingle, M Layde, G. Gokey, R. Goodman, Second Row—

1‘ Lechnir, D. Graap, D. Barrette, L. Fritsche, J. Fishier, L. Kelly, J. Frydenlund, M. Brunet. E. Kleser. Third Row—

C. Hutchison, J. Kieser, M. Kavon, .1. Heisz, P. Cornford, G. Fcrnette. J. Elliot, J. Lane, 1’. Dohse, K. Hollenberger.

Fourth Row—J. Loehndorf, G. Bunders, R. Herold. L. Hare, L. Kapinus, C. Lechnir, .1. Karnopp. R. Bowman. R. First.

A. Heal.

At last—upperclassmen—yes, we are the

Junior Class of 1957-58.

Selected as class officers to lead us through

a very successful year were Jim Toberman,

President, Ray Bowman, Vice-President,

and Judy Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer.

Homerooms were guided by Presidents John

Frydenlund and Gary White.

We aren’t the “big wheels’’ of the school,

but plans began to roll when Homecoming

arrived, and we assumed the traditional

job of decorating the halls and presenting

our skit “This is Your Life’’—Mr. John

Mulrooney.

On November 1, we got into the act with

the production of our class play, “Seventeen

is Terrific,” directed by class advisor Mr.

Charles La Pointe, and student director

Judi Schneider.

With the coming of Spring, preparations

were begun on our Junior Prom, a very

stately and memorial affair. Her Royal

Highness Janet Cooper, chosen by King Jim

Toberman reigned over the event with Ray-

mond Bowman, Judy Taylor, John Fryden-

lund, Gary White, and their dates.

Yes, “It’s Almost Tomorrow”—the day

when we will be seniors.

Front Row—J. Schneider. A. Snyder, L. Moen. M. Mahan, S. Remy, D. Morovits, G. White, J. Toberman, T. Sandieback.

Second Row—J. Tippery, M. Martin, D. Rutter, M. Welda, J. Weiser, J. Matousek, G. White. D. Marfllius, L. Pellock.

Third Row—F. Pitzer. S. Nagle, J. Teply, E. Stluka, J. Taylor, H. Zabel, C. Shinko, E. Nolan. Fourth Row—W. McGrath,

G. Sedlmayr, D. Schaal, M. Schloegl, E. Pellock, R. Steiner, G. Valley, G. Mezera, S. Tesar.

Juniors.. .15

There’ll Be Some Changes Made

Front Row—C. Kramer, J. Jelinek, K. Frydenlund, S. Kramer, M. Elliot, J. Genies, W. Fisher, K. Kramer, J. I lorkhenner,

R. Goodman. Second Row—J. Hoffland, L. Harrelson, E. Forst. E. Cole. D. Kramer. T. King, J. DuCharme, K Dunk.

W. Benoy, R. Bush. Third Row—K. Gaulke. I’. Check, R. Barker, C. Cathman, L. Burkhalter. J. Kozelka, II. Hackett,

G. Clanton, S. Hanke. D. Eecwar. Fourth Row—R. Adler, A. Bresnahan, W. Berbcrick, M. Gramling, \V. Greene, J. Foley.

H. Check, 1’. Hogg. A. Carl. Z. Fritsche.

Our second year of high school—what a

wonderful year! At registration time we

had our schedules all planned and confusion,

so prevalent among the young freshmen,

was nowhere in sight.

Election was the first matter on the agen-

da. Class officers were Max Gramling, Pres-

ident, Art Carl, Vice-President, and Jim

Gentes, Secretary-Treasurer. Zonnie Frit-

sche and Carroll Paulson were selected

Homeroom presidents.

Homecoming activities aroused our spir-

it, especially when our Boat, ‘‘We’re Sail-

ing to Victory”, won first place.

We undertook the initiation of the fresh-

men enthusiastically. One day in mid-Feb-

ruary we proudly ordered our class rings.

So ends another year in the history of the

class of ’60. We shall return next fall ready

and willing to assume our role as upper-

classmen.

Front Row—K. Tippery, C. ScarfT, J. Olson, L. Shawley, G. Thomas. T. Remy, R. Mezera, J. Valley. B. Shulka. Second

Row—D. Tesar, M. White, D. Stluka, I. Meyer, C. Mezera, L. Reed. M. Swatek, N. Smethurst, J. Stimpson, L. Oestreich,

M. Slama. Third Row—S. Trenton, M. Nicholson, J. Valley. E. Stankus, N. Leclmir, E. Trautsch, C. Lang, V. Rodenkirch,

D. La Mere, G. SmethursL Fourth Row—£■. Stewart, C. Paulsno, C. Specht, F. Perkins, S. Tobernian, R. Phillips, G. Rau,

J. Yager, G. Mezera, J. Prew, B. La l-’ointe.

16.. .Sophomores

They Try To Tell Us We're Too Young

Front Row—J. Kelly, S. Edington, L. Kopet. D. Konicheck, L. Burton. I’. Kellogg, D. Edwards, G. Gokey, H. Hurda, L.

Clanton, J Goodman, It. Bushnell. Second Row—M. Bouzek, R. Adler, E. Bedward, B. Barth. ,J. Kossman. K. Hedeman,

G. Dessloch, A. Forst. J. Benoy, S. Kasparek, E. Kasparek, H. Harding, J. Cooper. Third Row—S. Kozelka, L. Gre-

inore, B. Barth, G. Byers, It. Hurda. L. Hubanks, K. Hackett, E. Koecke, J. Kozelka. 1’.

Fourth Row—It. Fish, T. Halverson. D. Krachey, G. Herold. F. Komchek, D. Hamann, G.

Johnson, !•'. Beewar, B. Gillitzer, H. Davis.

Eischaff, M. Forst, N. Knapp.

Knickerbocker, C. Chabela, J.

Such confusion—wrong classes, wrong

time, but we've finally gotten our feet plant-

ed now.

Assuming our first task, we diligently

built the 1 lomecoming bonfire, but by some

quirk of fate it burned ahead of time. With

appreciable help from the community,

we quickly built up another in time. While

we were catching our breath, the sopho-

mores made their initiation attack on us,

which we survived with only a few minor

incidents.

To head our group, we chose Dennis To-

berman, President, Janet Schneyer, Vice-

President, and Jim Pitzer to keep our finan-

cial records. Nancy Knapp and Richard

Strauman were chosen to preside over

Flomeroom meetings.

Ending our first year, we had completed

a successful launching of our high school

career.

Front Row—J. La.Mere, C. White, K. McKinney, G. Paulson, F. Martin, C. Potter, M. Roach. J. Trautsch, J. Schneyer,

J. Nash. Second Row—£-. Lucey, K. Lucey, P. Scott, C. Spiker, R. Strauman. B. Trentln, L. Strack. B. Rieser. P. Martin.

L. Welsch. Third Row—J. Rieck, M. Mezera, S. Oates. L. Mezera, L. Strack, F. Swatek. S. Valley. S. Walker, M. Standorf,

E. Wagner. Fourth Row—D. Tichenor, J. Teynor, J. Pitzer, P. Leamy, B. Overton, R. Shlnko, R. Mezera, R. Rand, R. Sut-

ton, D. Toberman.

Freshman.. . 17

Little Things Mean A Lot

Election of officers was the first business

of the Junior High this year. The Junior

High is divided into three rooms: Miss

Murton instructs the seventh grade, Mrs.

Hutchins teaches the eighth grade, and Mrs.

Carberry directs the combination seventh

and eighth grade.

Miss Murton’s class elected Pam Brecht

as President, Gary May as Vice-President,

and Pauline Chech as Secretary-Treasurer.

Mona Moen was elected as President of

Mrs. Carberry's class, with Peggy Johnson

as Vice-President, and Sara Ahrens as Sec-

retary-Treasurer. The President of Mrs.

Hutchin’s room was Richard Gentes, with

John Cejka holding down the position of

Vice-President, ami Linda Howe as Secre-

tary-Treasu rcr.

This year the safety patrol was dropped

from the Junior High to the sixth grade

because of the schedule the eighth graders

carry.

Along the sports line, the football team

played Inter-city League games against St.

Gabriel’s ami St. John’s, as did the basket-

ball team. The basketball squad also trav-

eled to other towns. Both teams had a very

successful season.

Front Row—J. Kellogg, C. Barker. M. Clarke. P. Toberman. G. Bcnhart, J. Nash, C. Ralph, I’. Check. C. Pierce, M. Dring.

Second Row—S. Zimmerman, K. Kramer, D. Jeffers, H. Scarff, L Messerli, L. Walker, P. Brecht, B. Dunk, 13. Bush.

K. White, R. Kasparek. Third Row—D. Millen. M. Moen. E. Ahrens, J. Johnston, C. Douglas, C. Hall, G. Mindham, P. John-

son. G. May, B. Long. J. Lee. Fourth Row—R. Root, J. Fernette, B. Fritsche, I’. Cornford, B. Welch, S. Swenson, H.

Welda. L. Long, K. White. R. Olson. L Quamlne, L. Teynor.

Front Row—J. O’Neil. L. Kopet. D. Epley, J. Waller, G. Moan, N. Dickenson, E. Ahrens, S. May, C. Seely. S. Johnson,

V. Crawford, B. Hackett. J. Toberman. Second Row—T. Tippery, C. Ingle, D. Cota, L. Rasmussen, E. George. N. Reiser,

S. Winter. M. Cornford, S. Douglas, V. Uher, N. Folyer, R. Berberlch. Third Row—J. Cheka, T. Yager. B. Messerli, J. Harry.

J. Bily, R. Kramer, M. Stewart, D. White, I. Standorf. C. Graap. S. Stoffel. D. Martin. Fourth Row—E. Dyrud, R. Genies,

K. Tippery. B. Kapinus; M. Hubanks, E. Dunne, L. Howell, G. Neisus, R. Ahrens. R. Fernette, S. Specht, R. Bothum.

18...Junior High

Notes On The Departments

Math problems, tough to do.

English theme that isn't through.

History assignment on the slate.

When all's done the feeling's great.

Here I Wrote The Story Of My Life

Dick Steiner, Shirley Nagle, Joan Teply, Alice Snyder, Demaris Graap, and Millie Welda present a panel discussion

Bill Winter gives a memory se

lection.

Elucidate . . . heterogeneous . . . acrimonious . . .

is it Greek or English? After completing the English

courses at Prairie High, we not only know they are Eng-

lish words, but what they mean as well.

All four years of English taught at our school em-

phasize enlarging our vocabulary, which has proved very

helpful in our other classes. Library science, grammar,

and spelling are stressed along with literature.

The freshmen enjoyed reading and studying “Da-

vid Copperfield’’. Miss Lois Goan and Mrs. Esther

Schreiner instruct the freshmen.

T,he sophomore class, taught by Mr. James Le-

winski, became familiar with George Elliott’s, “Silas

Marner”. Grammar was also an important phase in

their English study.

Supervised by Miss Louise Sontag, head of the

English department, the juniors studied United States

literature, and the seniors concentrated on English lit-

erature.

Original orations, interpretative prose, extempor-

aneous poetry readings, and current event speeches were

made by the upper three classes in preparation for the

forensic contest.

Original essays on “I Speak for Democracy”, and

“Hiring the Handicapped”, helped to develop our writ-

ing ability.

20. . .English

Tell Me A Story, Tell Me A Story

“An editor’s work is never done”—no

doubt tins year’s Prairie Dog Tales Editor,

Jill Sandieback and Prairie Dog Editor,

Pat Toberman, could at some time or oth-

er be heard uttering this comment. Many

helpful suggestions and ideas were giv-

en to these editors by Journaism advisor,

Mr. Herman Derouin.

The first six weeks of Journalism are

spent in learning how to write various types

of stories and gaining knowledge of the

basic fundamentals.

Four editions of the Prairie Dog Tales

and an annual are published by the journal-

ism students. They know that names make

the news, that deadlines must be met, head-

lines made, stories written on time, and oth-

er laborious tasks completed under the su-

pervision of the editors and advisor—they

know these things are vitally important if

the paper and annual are to be successful.

Assistant editors for the paper were Mar-

na Harrelson, Judi Schneider, and Jane

Kieser. Assisting the annual editor were

Alma Lechnir and Elaine Erickson. Charles

Stewart was business manager. Paul Paul-

son, Jim Bailey, and Don Messling were

sports editors. Feature writers included

Peter Steele and Larry Folyer. David La

Bonne, Dennis Zlabek, and Jim Walz were

special reporters, and Allan Severson edi-

torial writer.

Actually, we're getting a lot done.

Editors Pat Toberman and Jill Sandieback seek Mr.

Derouin's aid.

Members of the Journalism Class are busily at work on our "Prairie Dog".

Journalism.. .21

Today and Yesterday at Home and Away

As Todd Sandieback checks World History events, Millie Welda, Don Messling and Mike Schloegl look on.

Whether it happened yesterday or 4,000

years ago, we learn about it in history

class. Both history classes are deeply in-

terested in the study of current events, as

well as the study of the past, and its ap-

plication to the present.

World History classes, under the direc-

tion of Mr. Herman Derouin and Mr.

James Lewinski, study the history of the

world from the stone age to the present,

with special emphasis placed on the effect

of geography on history.

American History, taught by Mr. Paul

Lutzke, begins with the discovery of Amer-

ica, its exploration and development. A

thorough study of our two famous docu-

ments, The Declaration of Independence

and The Constitution, is made to acquaint

us with the functioning of our government.

Projects, and special themes are completed

by the students.

A notebook, in which daily class notes

are kept, is a special part of both history

classes.

History is one of the most popular courses

at PHS with large enrollments in all the

classes.

The globe seems fascinating to Mr. Lutzke, and

his American History students Pete Steele, Pat Gentes,

Al Severson, Marna Harrelson, and Jim Smrcina.

22.. .History

This Is My Ownz My Native Land

"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth",

as depicted by Ralph Adler, Art Bresnahan and Chuck Spiker.

“Guilty or not guilty—the verdict is

yours”. Each year, Mr. John Mulrooney,

civics instructor, arranges for his classes to

conduct a mock trial with each student tak-

ing a part. During this study, the civics

Janice Bedward, Janice Kasparek, Mary Potratz, Nori-

ta Forst, and Theresa Forst, serve on an economics

panel.

classes visit the Court Mouse, and watch

the proceedings of an actual trial. Annual

Student Council elections are also supervised

by the civics classes.

Weekly news film-strips and daily news

reports keep these civicly minded freshmen

informed on the national, state, and local af-

fairs as they develop.

Mr. B. A. Kennedy, economics instruc-

tor, stresses vital social and economic prob-

lems, such as conservation, taxes, and crime.

Panel discussions are held to discuss these

various problems.

An individual notebook, “Vade Mecum”

(Go With Me), is kept and daily discus-

sions are recorded. Weekly news film strips

are viewed to keep the economics class a-

breast of the latest problems.

By keeping in step with the news devel-

opments and latest problems, the civics and

economics students are better able to un-

derstand themselves and the world about

them. They will prepare themselves as able

future citizens.

Civics and Economics.. .23

It’s Reading, Riting, and Rithmetic

Solving equations at the board are Nancy Lechnir,

Rose Adler, and Carroll Paulson.

Judy Schneider, Jane Kieser and Sharon Dessloch find

geometry fun.

X-y equals 12 and instantly you think of the

mathematical department. The freshmen

start the climb in altitude during their study

of general mathematics. This is an ad-

vanced course in arithmetic in preparation

for higher levels of mathematics.

The sophomores gain altitude as they

tackle their first year of algebra. Miss

Dohse and Mr. Derouin help these young

students in their search for the fundamen-

tal knowledge of algebra.

A course in geometry is undertaken by

the juniors as their climb continues. This

course develops a student’s comprehensive

ability.

Advanced mathematics, offered to sen-

iors, in a more intricate study of Algebra,

offered during the first semester, with the

study of trigonometry taken up the second

semester. Solid geometry may be taken as

an outside course. This completes the climb

in altitude during our high school days,

“but this can be just the beginning.”

Thanks to Miss Violet Dohse, students

may reach their desired goal through her

helpful information and interest.

"All right students, are you with me" is heard almost daily by Mr. Derouin's algebra students.

24.. .Mathematics

Tell Me Why The Stars Do Shine

Mr. Rasmussen explains one of their recent experiments to Pat Toberman, Mary Ahrens, Bob White and Jim

Smrcina.

This year, the year that the first Sputniks

were shot into space, we are being told with

increasing urgency that the future of our

country depends upon the students in the

science classrooms of today.

To train these scientists of tomorrow,

Prairie High offers a full four year course

in science. Mr. Cecil Smith instructs the

freshman general science classes. After

studying everything from the colors that

constitute the rainbow to the thrust of an

airplane, perhaps one of these freshies will

be the first to travel on a man-bearing

“Sputnik”.

By learning the structure and operation

of the human body, which is only a small

part of the biology curriculum under Mrs.

Kathleen Ackerlund, the student may learn

to care for himself on this moon-bound

journey.

He would never live to become famous,

however, unless he learned to control his

supply of oxygen. This and much more val-

uable information can be absorbed in Mr.

Harold Rasmussen’s chemistry classes.

Perhaps it will be one of the twenty-one

boys and three girls enrolled in Physics

who, with the help of Mr. Rasmussen, will

send you speeding on your way in their self-

made rocket. Don’t forget your toothbrush 1

Top left: The Atomic Chart captures the interest of

the Chemistry students.

Bottom left: "Did you see what I saw?" question

Jim Gentes and Keith Kramer, as Sally Stewart peers

through the microscope.

Science...25

I’ll Sit Down And Write A Letter

Ready, set? Go! With these words we’re

off again on a timing that may last as long

as ten minutes.

Under the direction of Miss Charlotte

Ryan, first year typists, after becoming fa-

miliar with the keyboard, write various

lorms and letters. Timings help to encour-

age accuracy and speed.

First year shorthand students study the

basic fundamentals, thus developing the

foundation necessary lor skill in reading and

taking dictation.

The advanced typing and shorthand

classes are combined. The first twelve weeks

are devoted strictly to typing advanced let-

ters, forms, and legal documents. Learning

how to operate the mimeograph and ditto

machines is essential. Taking dictation and

immediately transcribing the material com-

pletes the course.

Students in the bookkeeping class learn

how to keep financial records and how to

balance books. The meaning of such words

as debit and credit are fully explained and

studied.

Marilyn DuCharme, Diane Kramer, Norita Forst, and

Joan Teply seem unaware of the photographer.

Complete concentration is a necessity of typing, but what about Jim Smrcina?

26.. .Commercial

Let’s Have Another Cup Of Coffee

Future homemakers Sandra Trentin, Judie Valley, Betty Forst, LaVonne Cathman and Charlene Scarff prepare a

nutritious dish.

Rock and Roll isn’t everything we teen-

age girls concentrate on. Even Sputnik isn’t

stealing the whole show. Yes, we girls still

hold a prominent place in the picture by

learning to cook good nourishing meals and

sew smart fashions.

The courses over the four years are so

divided as to have a balanced program for

each year.

As freshmen, personal adjustments,

which include styles, good grooming and

cleanliness, the basic fundamentals of cloth-

ing construction and cooking, and a course

in child care comprise the work.

The second year homemakers take up

sewing in the more advanced stage. Food

preservation, planning and cooking lunch-

eons and casseroles also play an instrumen-

tal part in the education of sophomores.

Food nutrition simultaneously with the

planning of balanced meals are a part of

the junior course, along with the study of

fabrics and household linens. Christmas

cookery was a project undertaken by the

girls, plus a continuation in clothing con-

struction.

Personal and social development are em-

phasized in the senior year in preparation

for marriage. Budget planning, child care,

interior decorating, wardrobe planning and

Karen Tippery inspects the washing as Ruth Barker

and Wilma Berberich look on.

home management complete the course of

Home Economics.

Under Mrs. Grelle’s helpful eye, students

take steps toward becoming better enter-

tainers. The girls decorated and acted as

hostesses for student and faculty events.

Before Christmas a few days were spent

decorating the homemaking room to catch

the spirit of the cheerful season.

Home Economics.. .27

Plans To Draw And Boards To Saw

Pencils, paper, drawing board and com-

pass constitute the materials needed for a

Prairie High boy to reach his goal in In-

dustrial Arts.

This course has the largest enrollment

of any course offered at PHS. The fresh-

man and sophomores, after completing their

drawing, do wood-working under the super-

vision of Mr. Bert Krohn.

Electricity, under the direction of Mr.

Guy Ralph, is taken up by juniors as first

semester work with general metal work

the second semester.

The ultimate goal ol all students enroll-

ed in industrial arts is the completion of

his “ideal house”, a part of the architectural

drafting course offered first semester to sen-

iors. General shop and crafts work com-

plete the final semester of work in indus-

trial arts.

Larry Folyer, a future architect, is working on his

house.

These twins are not twins, they are merely Tyrone King and Zonnie Fritsche concentrating on their draning.

28.. .Industrial Arts

A Song Of The Open Country

One of the many projects undertaken by the boys is the testing of milk performed by Robert Fish, Jerry Byers,

and Harold Hurda.

We are the boys at Prairie High who

will he growing the crops for you in the

future.

Vocational Agriculture is offered to stu-

dents who are definitely interested in the

study of farming and have made satisfac-

tory arrangements for a farming program

which will provide adequate experience in

farming.

This course is organized on an integrated

basis, with the four years of study based on

the farming programs of the students and

correlated as nearly as possible with the

time of the various farm operations.

The study of crops, animals, mechanics

and economics is spread over the four year

period. First year agriculture deals with

crops, the second with animals, the third

with mechanics and the final with economics.

The daily classroom study deals with units

such as livestock selection, feeding and man-

agement, crop seed selection, field opera-

tions, machinery operation maintenance,

poultry, meats, conservation, soils, farm re-

cords and income tax, cooperatives, weld-

ing, electricity and farming success factors.

We are a very active group as our class-

room study takes us to various farms, the

PHS school forest, numerous factories and

business places around town.

Top: Tackling the job of repairing a tractor in the •

Ag. Shop are Phil Cornford and Harvey Zable. Bottom:

Jason Teynor, Francis Beewar, Bill Barth, and Sy Swa-

tek gather project information.

Agriculture.. .29

Agimus Noscere (We Live To Learn)

Mr. Lutzke counsels Sally Stewart and Dick Carl as they complete their Latin.

Ancient Romans, their language, customs,

and ideals—this is the bewildering study

that confronts students enrolled in the Latin

classes at PHS.

Two years of Latin are offered, capably

instructed by Mr. Paul Lutzke. During the

first year, Latin students learn the basic

fundamentals of the language, the vocabu-

lary, and the rules of grammar, and do

simple translations.

In the second year, after a brief review,

the story of Rome is studied, followed by

translations of Julius Caesar, “Veni, vidi,

vici”, becomes familiar to all Latin students

during this period of study.

Though it is one of the smaller depart-

ments at Prairie High, Latin is considered

to be one of the most valuable courses in a

student’s education. This course helps widen

our vocabulary and develop a greater un-

derstanding of the English language.

A greater appreciation of both Latin

and English are gained through this study.

Lorene Harrelson with a baffled look watches

Delores Stluka translate her Latin.

30.. .Latin

Notes On The Organizations

Meetings held and parties, too.

Banquets, concerts, lots to do.

Committees, phone calls, finally done.

Then admit, 'twas really fun.

Of, By, And For The Students

Front Row—L. Toberman, P. Gentes. P. Paulson, L. Gramling, B. Earndt. Second Row—J. Schneider, N. Knapp, P. Brecht.

M. Moen, J. Gentcs, D. Toberman. Third Row—J. Toberman, J. Frydenlund, Z. Fritsche, C. Paulson, M. Gramling, P.

Steele, R. Strauman, Mr. B. A. Kennedy.

Meet the Student Council officers: Pat Gentes, Secre-

tary-Treasurer, Paul Paulson, President and Larry

Gramling, Vice-President.

“The meeting will please come to order”.

With these words and the sound of the

gavel, this year’s Student Council President,

Paul Paulson, presided. Assisting him were

Vice-President Larry Gramling, and Secre-

tary-Treasurer Patsy Gentes. Mr. B. A.

Kennedy acted as council advisor. These

officers were chosen in the spring by the

faculty and student body.

The Student Council is composed of class

and homeroom presidents. Weekly meet-

ings are held to plan the projects for the

year. Assisting in planning for College and

Career Days, the Junior-Senior Buffet Sup-

per, and organizing our annual Christmas

program were just a few of the projects un-

dertaken by the council.

One of the major projects sponsored

by our Student Council was a weekly radio

program, in which various school activities

were discussed. Much time and effort was

put into the broadcasts to make them suc-

cessful.

32...Student Council

In Spain They Say Si-Si!

Front Row—I’ Tobermrin, J. Snndleback, J. Hoffland, K. Frydenlund, S. Remy, D. Stluka, J. Kozelka, J. Frydenlund,

A. Carl, M I li nnet. II Hackett. Second Row—I). Kramer, J. Schneider, D. Barrette, S. Kramer, M. Ducharme, L. Har-

relson, C. Hutchison, P. Steele, B. Kleser, D. Marfllius, S. Tobcrman. B. La Pointe. Third Row—P. Roach, P. Lechnlr,

1. Meyer, ,). Valley, S. Trentin, .1. Kieser, S. Stewart, E. Nolan, C. Lang, J. Walz, S. Hanke, P. Hogg. Fourth Row—

J. Teply, J. Taylor, A. Lechnir, E. Erickson, M. Harrelson, E. Barndt, N. Seidel. C. Stewart, J. Elliot, R. Phillips, R. Herold,

W. McGrath.

Another one of the many clubs at PHS

organized to give students the opportunity

to work and play together, while participat-

ing in the various activities, is the Latin

Club.

Originally, the Latin Club had been call-

ed the Language Club, until the German

course at PHS was discontinued because of

too small an enrollment. Students, who have

taken at least one year of Latin, are eligible

to join the club.

Elected to preside over the meetings and

affairs during 1957-58 were Mania Har-

relson, First Council, Art Carl. Second

Council, and Beth Barndt, Scribe. Mr. Paul

Lutzke, Latin instructor at Prairie High,

assisted the officers in planning the year’s

program.

Decorating a window for Homecoming

this year won the Latin Club third prize in

the group for organizations. Refreshment

sales were also held at basketball games.

Marna Harrelson, first council, and Art Carl, second

council, are looking over the Latin Club program

presented by scibe, Beth Barndt.

Language Club...33

Good Sports, Good Rules, Good Fun

Front Row—J. Schneider, F. Tippery, J. Rieck, L. Mezera, K. Tippery, M. While, G. Thomas. S. Scam, £. Oates,

A. Snyder. M. Ingle, L. Harrelson, J. Sandieback, L. Welsch. J. Nash, K. Frydenlund. 1’. Toberman, B. Shnlka.

Second Row—J. Kossman, P. Neisius, L. Fritsche, S. Kratner, M. Elliot. I. Meyer, C. Mezera, B. Chunat. M. Nichol-

son. D. Tesar, K. Gaukle. L. Oestreich, J. HofTland, S. Remy. D. Graap. H. Harding, N. Knapp. Third Row—D.

Krachey, M. Roach. D. Morovits, P. Lechnir, S. Valley. P. Roach, J. Kieser, C. Hutchison, F. Swatek, J. Schneyer,

R. Barker, J. White, £. Trentin, J. Valley, D. Stluka, D. Kramer, M. Martin, B. Kasparek, M. Ahrens. Fourth

Row—E. Moore, S. Stewart, E. Cole, P. Check, W. Eerberich, J. Kossman, J. Taylor. M. Harrelson. B. Barndt,

E. Erickson. A, Lechnir, J. Loehndorf, M. Potratz, J. Teply, D. Rutter. S. Nagle, M. Kavon, I’. Genies.

To channel the excess energy of girls

into wholesome recreation and activities

has been the purpose of the Girl’s Athletic

Association.

All girls are welcome to join this extra-

curricular activity. Girls not taking Phy Ed

may take GAA as a credit. Points are given

to each girl on a color team, and a bonus

is given to those who are chosen for class

teams. Emblems are given to girls making

800 points, and letters to those tallying

1,000 points.

The sports are directed by

34...Girls Athletic Association

with their assistants, under the supervision

of Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund. Head of

kickball was Alma Lechnir, volleyball Pat-

sy Toberman, basketball Rita Neisius,

bowling Mary Ahrens, badminton and ping-

pong Eileen Moore, and softball Phyllis

Roach.

Eileen Moore was elected as President

of the GAA, Pat Lechnir, Vice-President,

and Jill Sandieback, Secretary-Treasurer.

Mania Harrelson, as Point Secretary, was

given the task of recording the points earn-

ed by each girl.

the Heads

Front Row—A. Lechnir, 1’. Toberman,

P. Neisius, M. Ahrens, E. Moore. P.

Roach. Back Row—J. Schneider, P. Lech-

nir, J. Loehndorf, J. Taylor.

Well Have Our Own, a Farm and Home

Front Row—A. Snyder, J. Rieck, I.. Shawley, M. DuChnrme, I.. Fritsche, I. Meyer, D. Graap, .1. Trautsch, G. Thomas.

Second Row—I: Eedward, I’. Lechnir, D. Ambrose, C. Mezera, M. Forst, P. Bischoff, M. McPhee, M. Mezera, J. Matonsek,

M Roach. Third Row—A. Forst, L. Mezera. S. Kasparek, E. Cole, M Elliot. E. Forst, It McGinley, S. Dohsc, S. Walker,

M. I'onatz Fourth Row—J. Bedward, J. Kasparek, I’. Roach, N. Forst, W. Berberich, M. Karon, J. Tippery, M. Martin,

J Taylor. F. Swatek, T. Forst.

“To Promote Better Family Living” is

the purpose of the Future Homemakers of

America.

Guiding the Chapter, with the supervision

of Mrs. Ona Grelle, were President Phyllis

Roach, and Vice-President Pat Lechnir.

The FI IA completely reorganized its

Chapter this year. Modeling for the Farm-

City Days style show was one of the activi-

ties accomplished.

To Develop Agricultural Leadership, Co-

operation, and Citizenship is the primary

aim and purpose of the Future Farmers of

America.

Leading the members, under the advise

of Mr. Guy Ralph, were President Donald

Hurda, and Vice-President Julian Lane.

The FFA Chapter sends delegates to the

State ami National FFA Convention, and

holds a local public speaking contest.

In February, these organizations held

their third annual FHA-FFA banquet.

Front Row—C. I'otter, E. Trautsch, D. Hurda, H. Zable, L. Nagle. R. White, J. Lane, H. Hurda. Second Row—G. Byers,

D. Kramer, R. Hurda, T. Teynor, J. I'rew, R. Fish, B. Gillitzer, W. Earth. F. Beewar. Third Row— G. Mezera, P.

Cornford. L. Hare, L. Kapinus, J. Kavon, D. Schaal. G. Mezera, £. Swatek, H. Check.

F.F.A. and F.H.A....35

There s No Business Like Show Business

Clem Lechnir, our faithful movie operator, is hard

at work.

Lights, cameras, action and a room once

flowing witli sunlight becomes instantly

dark. Behind the projector the faint out-

line of the operator is still visible. This is

the Visual Aids Department at Prairie

High, under the direction of Mr. Harold

Rasmussen, working at full force. This de-

partment is organized with sixteen high

school and junior high boys.

I he older boys in Mrs. Lechner's Spe-

cial Room, show all movies and are in

charge of all grade school equipment.

During the Christmas Season, the photo-

grapher roamed the halls of the school tak-

ing pictures of the parties and activities of

the grade school with the school’s 16 mm.

movie camera.

Several football games were also filmed

for the athletic department.

This organization is very active, as shown

by the setting-up of an amplifier for broad-

casting of the football games and assembly

programs.

Front Row—R. Fernette, L. Quamine. R. White, P. Cornford, R. Sutton, T. Yager. Back Row—K. WHite. C. Lechnir, J.

harnopp, R. Mezera. R. Bowman, J. Heisz.

36.. .Visual Aids

Our Librarians Know It’s In The Book

One of the school’s most treasured as-

sets is our library system. Miss Lois Goan

has built the Library into the thriving and

profitable organization it is today. It is not

profitable in dollars and cents, but in what

the student can gain by its use in the way of

books and reference material.

We have sixty-three librarians doing a

variety of jobs—checking, shelving, repair-

ing, and cataloging books.

Mrs. Donna Cipra, a full time librarian,

was a new addition to the staff this year.

When purchasing books this year, essence

was placed on literature and science books,

along with fiction and reference books.

A dream of the library staff is the librar-

ies and workroom under one roof, with an

office built in full view of them.

1 he Library Club was organized with

Linda Fritsche as President, Larry Gram-

ling, Vice-President, Gary Sedlmayr, Secre-

tary, and Max Gramling, Treasurer.

Gail Dessloch and Sharon Kasparek mend books as

Miss Goan assists.

Front Row—A. Snyder, C. Bushnell, M. Du Channe, L. Kopet, I.. Rieck. S. Kasparek, M. I-ayde, J. Cooper, G. Thomas,

K. Tlppery, L. Welsh, D. Edward, E. Shulka. Second Row—N. Forst, E. Cole, L. Mezera, D. Kramer, S. Dohse, D. Moro-

vits, I.. Eritsche, D. Ambrose, D. Tesar, J. Benoy. M. Mezera, K. Hedeman, G. Dessloch, T. Remy. Third Row—J. Helsz,

R. Swatek, M. Messerli, D. Graap. I. Meyer, M. I’otratz, L. Hubanks, II. Kavon, J. Tlppery, Z. Fritsche, T. Forst, D.

Beewar, S. Hanke. Fourth Row—F. Perkins, M. Gramling, L. Gramling, G. Bunders, D. Hamann, G. Overton, N. Seidel.

J. Foley. G. Mezera, H. Check. J. Loehndorf, S. Nagle, K. Hollenberger.

Librarians...37

Music ... Music ... Music!

1 ake strict discipline, fundamental music

ability, expert training, add many hours of

hard practice and you come up with a finish-

ed product known as the Blackhawk Band.

Mr. Charles La Pointe, in his first year

as Prairie band director, has done an ex-

cellent job of combining these ingredients,

and producing a fine organization for the

entertainment of the students at Prairie

High, as well as for the people of Prairie

du Chien.

Band Cabinet Members: M. Ahrens, Z. Fritsche, C. Stewart, A.

Severson, S. Dessloch, M. Moen, D. Beewar.

To promote better discipline and organi-

zation, Mr. La Pointe has installed a new

system of band officers, with Charles Ste-

wart as band captain and Allan Severson

and Zonnie Fritsche as lieutenants. Daniel

Beewar was the band manager with Ken

White and Bob Rand as his assistants.

Drum majorette was Mary Ahrens. Chief li-

brarian was Mona Moen with Lynda Ras-

mussen and Margaret Stewart as her help-

ers. Sharon Dessloch was band concert mas-

ter. Section leaders were: Beth

Barndt, saxophones; Sharon Dess-

loch, clarinets; Mania Harrelson,

flutes and woodwinds; Jane Kies-

er, cornets; Daniel Beewar, brass

and Zonnie Fritsche, percussion.

Although fall activities were

somewhat curtailed by asiatic Hu,

the band marched on. Performing

at one football game during the

half-time, September 27, the band

took the audience on a space trip

to 2000 A.D. The blast off in a

space ship and the formation of

a Mars man, along with a robot

drill by the Hawkettes, constitut-

38...Band

Front Row—S. Dessloch, L. Martin, E. Moore, B. Overton, B. Kasparek, S. Stewart, 1. Standorf,

H. Harding, J. Schneyer, N. Knapp, L. Rasmussen, M. Harrelson. Second Row—1’. Tobennan,

K. Frydenlund, R. Rand, M. Stewart, D. Miller, B. Barndt, M. Severson, C. Hutchison, J. Holfland.

L. Gremore, D. Morovits, E. Erickson, P. Corn ford, R. Ahrens, S. Specht, R. Bush, H. Hackett,

And The Band Played On

ed a hit.

The Blackhawk Band led the Farm-City

Day parade on October 2, as well as mak-

ing an appearance at the Veterans Day pro-

gram November 11.

A highlight of the season was the Black-

hawk Band’s trip to La Crosse to perform

at the La Crosse State College Homecom-

ing. Two of our members, Sharon Dessloch

and Linda Martin, both clarinetists, were

honored with being chosen lor the

State Clinic Band.

The seniors were featured in a

variety of numbers during the two

annual concerts this year.

With the beginning of Winter,

the concert band started prepar-

ing for the Winter Concert on

February 16. “Make Mine Mus-

ic” was the theme of this Sunday

Candlelight Concert.

“Shoot ’em high, pass ’em low”

—with basketball season in full

swing, the Pep Band became an

attraction at every home game.

Again it was time for the an-

nual Music Festivals. An assort-

All-

ment of members traveled to Platteville to

perform at the Solo and Ensemble contest,

March 28. The entire band journeyed, on

April 26, to Platteville to enter in the sight

reading, concert, and marching events.

“Manncn Veen”, “Pearl Fishers” and

“Americans We”, were the numbers per-

formed during the concert.

Our annual Spring Concert on May 10

brought to a close a very musical year.

Our majorettes: Diane Morovits, Helen Harding, Janet Schneyer,

Elaine Erickson, Linda Martin, and Mary Ahrens.

M. Moen. Third Row— M. Ahrens, D. Rutter, B. Rieser, G. Moen, L. Harrelson, C. Ralph, J.

Schneider, I’. Johnson, J. Bily, B. Fritsche. Z. Fritsche, K. White, Mr. La Pointe. B. Epley,

C. Stewart, L. Fritsche, D. White. £•• Tobernian, S. Remy, D. Beewar. .1. Foley. A. Severson,

C. Specht, J. Kieser.

Band...39

With A Song In My Heart

Front Row—A. Snyder, L.

Moen. M. Koecke, M. Harrel-

son, J. Loehndorf, B. Barndt.

S. Nagle, J. Teply. L. Harrel-

son. K. Frydenlund. P. Tober-

man. Second Row—C. Bushnell.

C. Hutchison, E. Erickson, J.

Taylor. F. Pitzer, J. Weiser.

J. Kieser, S. Dessloch, D. Rut-

ter, L. Burton. J. Schneider.

Third Row—L. Martin, S. Remy,

M. Martin, S. Stewart. D. Graap,

M. Ahrens, K. Hackett. J. Hoff-

land.

Front Row—G. Mezera. A.

Severson, L. Folyer, J.

Walz. D. LaBonne, R. Her-

old. Second Row—J. Lane,

%. Fritsche, J. Frydenlund.

M. Brunet, I’ Steele. Third

Row—-S. Toberman, E. No-

lan, ,1. Teynor, G. Sedlmayr,

W. McGrath, C. Specht.

Fourth Row—P. Hogg, D.

Beewar, T. Remy, E. Kieser,

J. Genies, J. Etimpson.

“Singing is twice praying’’. Yes, the mem-

bers of mixed chorus and glee clubs would

vouch for this. It takes much concentration

and effort to produce the correct vocal

sounds, which stem from the warm up ex-

ercises directed by Mr. Fred LaPointe.

Mixed chorus meets each Tuesday, and

the glee clubs rehearse twice a week to pre-

pare for yearly performances.

A Candlelight Concert was presented De-

cember 15 by the choral department. The

boys and girls glee clubs, mixed chorus, and

Junior Triple Trio participated in this af-

ternoon of entertainment.

Mixed chorus is a selected group of forty

students chosen from the two glee clubs.

February 8, fifteen members of the mix-

ed chorus traveled to Platteville to partici-

pate in the Wisconsin School Music Asso-

ciation District Ten All-Star Chorus.

The choral group journeyed to Platte-

ville April 26 to take part in the Music Fes-

tival.

A candlelight concert of both band and

vocal groups was presented on Mother’s

Day.

Front Row—M. Koecke. M. Harrelson, J. Loehndorf, S. Nogle, A. Severson, L. Folyer, J. Walz, B. Barndt, D. Rutter,

S. Dessloch, P. Toberman. Second Row—S. Stewart, L. Martin, C. Hutchison, E. Erickson. S. Tobernian, D. LaBonne,

J. Frydenlund. M. Ahrens, J. Kieser, J. Hoffland, J. Schneider. Third Row—J. Teply, S. Remy, M. Martin, P. Hogg,

D. Beewar, G. Sedlmayr. T. Forst, J. Kasparek, L. Harrelson, K. Frydenlund. L. Fritsche. Fourth Row—M. Brunet,

C. Specht. Z. Fritsche, P. Steele, R. Herold, P. Paulson.

40.. .Chorus

We’ve Signed, Sealed, And Delivered

The place to go for what you want to

know aptly defines the office. It doesn’t

take a student long to realize that the busi-

ness office is an indispensable and important

part of our smoothly running school sys-

tem.

Prairie High’s office staff is comprised

of ten efficient senior girls under the able

direction of Miss Margaret Garrity, assist-

ant principal and financial advisor. In select-

ing the office girls, preference is given to

senior commercial students with regular at-

tendance a necessary attribute.

Office practice consists of typing, filing,

answering phone calls, running errands and

aiding teachers and students. Some of the

girls, who have had one year of commer-

cial work, act as secretaries to various teach-

ers and assist them with their correspon-

dence and records.

Students have found that being an in-

tegral part of an office has given them val-

uable experience for a business career.

Seated—P. Gcntes, J. Kasparek, J. Bedward, E. Wagner, N. Forst. Standing—T. Forst, J. Sandieback, E. Chunat, P.

Roach, E. Moore.

Office Girls...41

We’re Loyal To You Prairie High

A quintet of lithe and

sprightly yell-queens add

zest and gaiety to scholas-

tic life at PHS.

The A-Squad Cheerlead-

ers were chosen last spring

by the faculty and student

body to buoy up the spirits

of our cheering section at

varsity games. They in-

clude Mary Ahrens, cap-

tai n Elaine Erickson,

Mary Jean Koecke, Eileen

Moore, and Jill Sandie-

back.

The B-Squad, chosen by

the faculty and senior

cheerleaders in the fall, is

composed of Linda Frit-

sche and Linda Martin,

captains; Sharon Dessloch,

Jean Hoffland, and Lynda

Oestreich. These are the

school belles who put pep

and enthusiasm into the

Left to Right—J. Sandieback, M. Koecke. M. Ahrens, E. Moore, E. Erickson.

junior varsity games.

Long hours of rehears-

ing, perfecting new cheers,

introducing them to the

students at pep rallies, and

cheering their team on to

victory at the games make

up the life of a cheerlead-

er. They are ever alert to

instill more school spirit

and remind us of good

sportsmanship.

Left to Right—L. Oestreiclj, S. Dessloch, L. Martin. J. Hoff-

land, L. Fritsche. ,,

Mrs. Ackerlund and the cheerleaders discuss the Pep

Rally for the coming game.

42.. .Cheerleaders

We’ll Always Be True, Prairie High

Front Row-U Gramling, M. Schloegl. D. Zlabek. C. Stewart, L. Folyer, D. LaBonne, D. Messling, R. Bowman. Second

Row—J. Bailey. G. Bunders, R First, J. McGrath. D. Kramer. E. Trautsch, B. Kieser, P. Paulson. Third Row—C. Lang.

G. Sedlmayr. J. Yager. S. Tesar, .1. Elliot, F. Perkins. R. Herold. K. Hollenberger, L. Toberman. Fourth Row—L. Goodman.

1„. f lare. L. Kapinus, E. Pcilock, J. Kavon, J. Walz, D. LaBonne, A. Severson. J. Fernette.

Thirty-three Prairie High athletes, by

virtue of hard work and ability during the

1957-58 season, gained recognition by be-

coming members of the Letterclub.

To supervise the yearly affairs, they

chose as officers, three seniors—President

Dennis Zlabek, Vice-President Joe Me

Grath, and Secretary-Treasurer James

Bailey. Outstanding athletes are usually

chosen as leaders, making it a real honor to

become an officer.

Projects, such as the purchasing of an

analyst film projector, used to run films for-

ward and backward in order to analyze foot-

ball plays, were financed through dough-

nut sales sponsored by the Letterclub.

The Letterclub also aids in the sponsor-

ing of the annual Athletic Banquet in the

Spring, by selling tickets and attending.

Senior lettermen Don Messling, Charles Stewart,

Larry Folyer, Dennis Zlabek, and Dave LaBonne dis-

cuss sports events.

Coach John Mulrooney served as their

faculty advisor throughout the year.

Letterclub.. .43

The Future Teachers Of America

Front Row—1’. Toberman, .1. Schneider. J Heisz, J. Toberman, L. Fritsche,

D. Kramer. Second Row—M. Potratz, M. Ahrens, M. Kavon, E, Barndt,

M. Harrelson. .1. Taylor.

The Future Teachers of

America, a newly organized club

at P.H.S., aims to acquaint and

interest its members in a future

career as a teacher. Mr. Paul

Lutzke, Guidance Director, is

advisor.

All juniors and seniors, who

are interested in a future career

in teaching are welcome to join.

To learn more about the

teaching profession, and how

and where a teacher receives

their education, various col-

leges, offering courses for fu-

ture teachers, were visited.

Green And White Clad Hawkettes

Rhythm and game—well, maybe not, but

rhythmic dancing is the art accomplished by

the Hawkettes, a group of twenty-six fresh-

man and sophomore girls, under the guid-

ing hand of Mrs. Kathleen Ackerlund.

On September 27, during the half-time of

the Prairie du Chien - Mineral Point home

football game, the Hawkettes performed a

precision routine, in the show “2000 A.D.”

As the Blackhawk Band played appropri-

ate “mechanical” music, the Hawkettes en-

tertained the audience with their imitation

of a corps of Martian robots.

Front Row—M. Bouzek, M. Nicholson. D. Graap, M. Elliot. S. Oates, K. Tlppery, K. Lucey, L. Burton. Back Row—S.

Kozelka, C. Mezera, 1. Meyer, S. Kramer, L. Kopet, F. Tlppery, L. Shawley, S. Lucey.

44...F.T.A. and Hawkettes

Notes On Athletics

Win or lose, they'll do it well.

We think Prairie guys are swell.

Intramurals—up before light.

G.A.A.—many sports at night.

When Those Blackhawks Fall Into Line

Front Row—G. Herold, E. Koecke, T. Remy, A. Carl, C. Paulson, £. Tobcrmnn, C. Lang, E. Trautsch. 1: Phillips. Second

Row—J. Walz, J. Bailey, S. Tesar. J. Yager, L. Pellock. P. Paulson, G. Wayne, E. Trapp, D. Kramer, I.. Toberman. Third

Row—Coach Mulrooney, J. Elliot, L. Gramling, G. Bunders, .1. Kavon, D. Zlabek, JI. Schloegl, It. Herold, E. Pellock,

D. LaBonne, J. Fernette. Coach Sackett. Fourth Row—C. Specht, M. Gramling, F. Perkins, R. Bowman, J. Pitzer, P.

Leaniy, B. Kieser. Fifth Row—D. Messllng, J. McGrath, L. Kapinus, W. Finney.

Although riddled by flu which forced the

cancellation of two big games in the latter

part of the season, the 1957-58 football

team posted a final record of four wins and

two losses for fourth place in the confer-

ence.

The Prairie High football team was well

represented on the All-Conference team by

fullback Jim Bailey, end Jerry Fernette,

Senior Jim Bailey, was named to the First All-Con-

ference defensive team, as a line backer.

halfback Ronnie Herold and quarterback

Bruce Kieser were placed on the second All-

Conference offensive team.

Fullback Jim Bailey and tackle Dennis

Zlabek were elected as co-captains for the

season.

We They

Sept. 13 Dodgeville, there ___34 7

Sept. 20 Mt. Horeb, here____32 6

(Dad’s Nite)

Sept. 27 Mineral Point, here __13 19

Oct. 4 Cuba City, there____13 21

Oct. 11 Platteville, there ____42 20

Oct. 18 Darlington, here ____Cancelled

Oct. 25 Lancaster, there ______Cancelled

Nov. 1 Boscobel, here........38 12

(Homecoming)

46.. .Football

Well Win This Game Another Time

End Jerry Fernette, tackle, Mike Schloegl, center, Larry Gramling and tackle, Dennis Zlabek work out at

a football practice.

Part of the football squad look on as the game at

Cuba City progresses.

Don Schaal, manager for the Black-

hawks, checks football equipment.

Football.. .47

Our Boys Will Shine Tonight

Led by a nucleus of five returning letter-

men, a small, unpredictable, but always in-

teresting Blackhawk basketball team finish-

ed the season with a record of nine wins and

12 losses. Although their play was often er-

ratic, the Hawks played brilliant ball on

occasion and were always a threat, even to

the top teams in the conference.

Die top scorer for the season was 5’7”

junior guard Bruce Kieser, who won the

conference scoring championship, hitting 346

points in 16 conference games. Bruce broke

the school's individual scoring record, tally-

ing 37 points against Boscobel. He was also

selected as a representative on the First All-

Conference team.

Letterwinners for the year were seniors

Paul Paulson, Allan Severson, Larry Folyer,

and Charles Stewart and juniors Ron Her-

old, Jerry Fernette, Gary Bunders and

Bruce Kieser.

At the end of the season, the team elect-

ed seniors Charles Stewart and Allan Se-

verson as co-captains.

Mr. Herman Derouin is the competent

varsity basketball coach.

I think there's a basketball somewhere.

C. Paulson, I’. Paulson. R. Herold, M. Schloegl. A. Severson, L. Folyer, R. Shinko, C. Stewart. G. Bunders, J. Fernette,

J. Frydenlund, B. Kieser, Coach Derouin; Kneeling — K. Kramer.

48.. .Basketball

They’ll Play The Game Just Right

Enthusiasm is needed — a pep talk is in session.

The pause that refreshes is a huddle.

Charlie Stewart meditates

Basketball 1957-1958

Prairie 40 38 Fennimore T

Prairie 44 57 Dodgeville T

Prairie 58 69 Mt. Horeb H

Prairie 54 42 Mineral Point H

Prairie 63 46 Cuba City T

Prairie 46 68 Platteville T

Prairie 62 50 Darlington FT

Prairie 48 42 Waukon T

Prairie 36 52 Lancaster T

Prairie 75 51 Boscobel FT

Prairie 60 70 Dodgeville FT

Prairie 53 69 Mt. Horeb T

Prairie 59 74 Mineral Point T

Prairie 67 73 Cuba City H

Prairie 68 82 Platteville FI

Prairie 48 62 Darlington T

Prairie 63 58 Lancaster FI

Prairie 62 46 Boscobel T

Coach Lewinski of the B's

TOURNAMENT

Prairie 49 40 Boscobel

Prairie 56 64 Lancaster

Prairie 55 70 Richland Center

Coach Derouin of the A's

Basketball.. .49

Racing With The Moon

Jerry Fernelle and Charlie Stewart plunge onward.

Starting off full steam ahead, our return-

ing ten lettermen, composed of four seniors

and six juniors, strengthened by thirty-four

other speedsters, prepared for their first

meet April 5 in Madison for the annual

West Relays.

Mr. Mulrooney started the boys on daily

workouts March 10, arduously preparing

for their three triangular meets: Prairie,

Lancaster and Fennimore. One of the high-

lights of the season was the Prairie Relays,

April 28. The Conference Track Meet at

Fennimore, May 9, was followed the next

day by the Peacock Relays in LaCrosse.

May 14, the Freshman had their day at

Darlington. The Sectional Meet held the

23 and 24 of May saw many Tracksters re-

ceive first and second places and then com-

pete in the State Tournament for Class B

schools at Ripon, May 31.

Front Row—R. Adler. S. Toberman, J. Toberman, R. Strauman, G. Herold. D. Toberman, G. Paulson. P. Lemy, J. Pitzer.

T. Remy, C. Spiker. Second Row—Coach Mulrooney, R. Herold. E. Kieser, J. Frydenlund, L. Tobernian, D. Zlabek, G. Bun-

ders, D. LaBonne, J. Fernette, G. Sedlmayr, L. Folyer, C. Stewart, L. Hare. Third Row—L. Kapinus, D. Hurda, M. Schloegel,

S. Tesar, C. Paulson, E. Pellock, P. Paulson. J. Walz, C. Lang, M. Gramling, J. Yager, L. Nagle. Fourth Row—B. Rand,

R. Shinko, J. Kavon, G. Overton, P. Benoy, A. Carl, J. Kozelka, F. Perkins, R. Sutton.

50.. .Track

Take Me Out To The Ballgame

Front Row—.Mr, Dcrouin, 1’. Paulson, L. Nagle, J. Kavon, R White, R. Herold, M. Schloegl. B. Kieser, D. Messling.

Second Row—K. Hollenberger, L. Pelloch, E. Trautsch, J. Yager, S. Martin, L. Goodman, D. LaBonne. Third Row— C.

DuCharine, K. Adler, C. Chabela, A. Carl. J. Kozelka, G. Overton, J. Ran. E. Koecke, K. Kramer, Fourth Row—B. La-

1‘ointe, ,T. Pitzer, I'. Lcmy, C. Strauman, G. Herold, S. Specht, P. Benoy.

A seven-game schedule was slated for the

Hawk sluggers as the 1958 baseball season

opened. Coach Babe Derouin saw nine re-

turning lettermen don their protective caps

and ..step up to the plate. Coming back for

a repeat performance were Paul Paulson.

Ronnie Herold, Ken Hollenberger, Dick

First, Bruce Kieser, Dale La Bonne, Don

Messling, Ed Pcilock, and Bob White.

Other promising material for the season

include Jerry Kavon, Ed Trautsch, Mike

Schloegl, Larry Gramling, Steve Martin,

Larry Pellock, and Carroll Paulson.

The only veteran pitcher on the Black-

hawk “mound staff” was Dale LaBonne.

Winning four, one of which was a no-hitter,

and losing one, the team considered Dale

a valuable asset.

Picking up an 8-3 record from the 1957

season, the Hawk’s intention was to carry

on from there.

An event looked forward to by each let-

terman, is the Athletic Banquet. This is a

reward for the efforts put forth by Prairie

du Chien athletes in all scholastic sports.

Paul Paulson inspects a new baseball glove.

Baseball.. .51

They Say Faith Is The Victory

Front Row—K. Kramer. C. Spiker, K. McKinney. B. Overton, R. Strauman. R. Adler, D. Toberman. Second Row—R. Rand,

E. Koecke. T. Remy, R. Phillips, S. Toberman, A. Carl. C. Paulson. R. Sutton. Third Row—G. Herold, J. Yager, M.

Gramling, P, Leamy, W. Finney, J. Pitzer, C. Lang. D. Trautsch, Coach Lewinski.

The future athletics at P.H.S. lie in the

Freshman and Sophomore classes who made

up the B-squads. Although the bleachers

are far from filled and the equipment doesn’t

always fit just right, they struggle and grind

it out, learning something new with each

bump and bruise.

The football squad ended the season with

a 4 and 0 record but missed two games

which were cancelled because of Asiatic Hu.

The basketball squad did considerably bet-

ter stacking up a 10-0 record.

Coach Lewinski, new at Prairie, coached

the B-squads, during the '57-’S8 season.

Front How—A. Carl, B. LaPointe, T. Remy, M. Gramling. G. Overton, J. Yager, C. Lang, C. Paulson. Second Row—Coach

Lewinski, C. Spiker, R. Strauman, D. Hamann, G. Herold, J. Pitzer, R. Rand. Mgr. J. DuCharme.

52.. ,B Squad

Notes On The Activities

Proms, Homecoming, busy year.

Close games, just had to cheer.

College and Career, those special days.

Initiation, assembly programs, and class plays.

I Could Have Danced All Night

Homecoming time is a whirl of activities at Prairie High. On Monday of the big week

the freshmen give a skit to arouse our school spirit. Each class takes its turn throughout the

week, and on Friday the Student Council gives a climax performance. Thursday night, Octo-

ber 31, 1957, we had the traditional homecoming parade, crowning of our Queen, Phyllis

Roach, and the big bonfire which is always prepared by the freshmen. The sophomore’s “sail-

boat float” took first prize that night. That’s Bill Winter in the upper left hand corner telling

the senior skit’s audience just what Sputnik has to do with our homecoming. “This Is Your

Life—Mr. John Mulrooney” was portrayed by the juniors. Diane Kramer poses as our coach’s

daughter in the next picture. In the second row, we have the sophomore prizewinning float

and the decorous float of the G.A.A. Members of the queen’s court are seen in the bottom

row—Elaine Erickson, Barbara Chunat, Eileen Moore, Jill Sandieback, and Queen Phyllis

Roach. Our noon hour pep rallies are shown below.

White Sports Coats And Pink Carnations

A prom, blending confusion, headaches and excitement, in the end provides fun for all

during that fabulous night. The midwinter formal, sponsored by the seniors, shown at the up-

per left, was completed with “Frosty” as a centerpiece. Add a band, in this case Bob Dillman’s

Starlighters, shown at the lower left, and a large attendance and the final result is fun and en-

tertainment for all, which the adjacent picture shows very vividly. King Larry Toberman and

Queen Judy Trautsch reigning over “Fantasy on Frost’’ led the Grand March, shown at the

upper right. Mike Brunet and his date Jill Loehndorf above to the left enjoy themselves at

dinner. Carol Hutchison, in the adjacent picture, pins the boutonniere on Eugene Nolan, bet-

ter known as “Bones” to the students. The Junior Prom held in the spring results in more fun.

The students in the picture at the above right reigned over this prom. The entire Junior class

court arc pictured, they are Jim Toberman, Ray Bowman, Gary White, and Judy Taylor.

Jim Toberman reigned over this big event with his Queen Janet Cooper.

Around The School In 180 Days

With a camera under the arm, our annual photographer roamed the “halls of ivy” look-

ing lor a picturesque, yet ordinary scene which would represent our days at Prairie High.

Peering into the industrial arts workshop, he found just the thing—Richard Bush was putting

the finishing touches on a gleaming new coffee table. In the accompanying picture at the top of

the page, Alma Lechnir, Paul Paulson, and Jim Bailey anxiously survey a large group about

to be photographed. Every head is sure to take the right position when Paul’s whistle blasts

for attention! Looking downward and to the left, of the page is definitely a pictorial descrip-

tion of Prairie High. In the foreground is a view of the northern end of the central hall which

is customarily known as the boys side. The southern section of the hall isn't exactly no-man’s

land, but the feminine conversation there has no appeal toward the fellows. Glancing at the

lower right-hand photograph we see Jim DuCharme fervently at work on the industrial arts

project at hand. Mr. Bert Krohn, Jim’3 teacher, has apparently just given him some helpful

pointers, for he seems unmindful of the photographer and intent upon his coffee table pro-

ject. If this yearbook is observed closely, you too, can go “Around the School in 180 Days,”

or one school year.

56. . .Activities

Up In The Morning And Off To School

Chosen by the Seniors as Prairie High's representative for Snow Queen at Westby’s an-

nual ski meet was Mary Ahrens, who placed third. Mary, pictured below to the left, is leading

a cheer in our hall. She has been an A squad cheerleader during all four high school years.

Readily recognized in the adjacent picture is the letterclub anxiously watching something with

keen interest. Knowing our letterclub, this subject could be almost anything. The happy senior

couple above to the left who seem to be thoroughly enjoying themselves are Beth Barndt and

[ack Dunbar. The occasion this time is the customary meal after the prom. In the adjacent

picture the smile on the faces and that rush could mean only one thing, ten to twelve and that’s

meal time. There is nothing as important to our intelligent students as that solid meal at

noon. It seems that those in the picture seem to definitely agree with us. Maybe it’s just the

fact that school’s out for one hour, that prompted the rush. It’s “Up In The Morning and Off

To School” as proclaimed at the top of this page. Each day at Prairie High is different from

all the others. Each is significant by itself, and we have tried to capture those most memorial

days with a camera and ink.

Activities.. .57

Hail, Hail, The Gang’s All Here

Before the senior skit—pictured above is Mr. Rasmussen giving last minute pointers

to the seniors. It seems that those boys in the n?xt picture are very entranced by these pointers.

(But then, perhaps the subject of interest is something else). The freshman initiation was the

first big event of the year. When our teachers were initiated, as in the picture in the lower left,

it provided laughs for all. In the adjacent picture, is the annual college day which was Novem-

ber 19. Miss Applegate, the guest speaker is shown in the lower left. G.A.A. got underway

with kickball early in the year. The girls are pictured below in the rush to clean up and leave.

Ron Herold is shown enjoying the food in the after-play party for the Junior Play cast and

committees, below to the right.

58.. . Activities

Memories Within These Halls Of Ivy

In December senior pictures were taken by Mr. Ellickson. On the above picture Pat To-

berman helps the boys with last minute preparations. The senior girls, pictured below to the

left, once more captured the volleyball championship. The pep band, pictured next, awaits half

time for its performance during a basketball game. “Man without a Country”, in the lower

left, presented by only three people, was a hit with the student body. The visit by Santa Claus,

the distribution of the school paper, and the added entertainment provided by the Student

Council are all part of the Christmas party shown in the next picture. A home-made electric

chair produced by Clem Lechnir was found in the Visual Aids room. Who could be a better

person to stay in there than “Spider”? So, as pictured in the lower right, Jim Smrcina is in-

voluntarily seated in it.

Activities.. .59

Seniors Look Back On Busy Years

Mary Ahrens

Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4: Girl's Glee Club 1,2,3,4;

G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Junior Prom Court 1: Mid-Winter

Formal Queen 2; rep Club 2,3; A-Squad Cheerleader

1,2,3,4; "The Family Nobody Wanted” 3: F.T.A. 1; Band

Majorette 2,3,4: Hawkettes 3; Westby Snow Queen

Candidate 4; Forensics 3,4.

Dorothy Ambrose

F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library 4: Girl's Glee Club 4.

James Bailey — "Jim"

Baseball 1,2,3; Co-Captain 3; Basketball 1,2,3; Co-Cap-

tain 3; Football 1,2,3,4: Co-Captain 4; Track 1,2,3;

Intramurals 1,4: Letterclub 1.2,3,4; Visual Aids 1,2,3,1;

Home Room Vice-President 1,2,3: Prairie Dog Tales 4;

Prairie Dog 4.

Elizabeth Barndt — "Beth"

Band 1,2.3,4; Chorus 1,2.3.4; Girl's Glee Club 1,2,3,1:

Pep Band 1.2,3,4: Dance Band 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,1; Latin

Club 1,2,3,1: Latin Club Vice-President 3: Latin Club

Secretary-Treasurer 1: Student Director "Family Nobody

Wanted" 3; Home Room President 4; Forensics 3,4;

F.T.A. 4; Student Council 4; Mid-Winter Formal Court 4.

Janice Bedward

Library 1,2,3,4: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; “The Family Nobody

Wanted" 3; Mixed Chorus 4.

Judith Benoy — "Judy"

Transferred from Seneca High School 2.

Judith Bloyer — "Judy”

F.H.A. 2; Hawkettes 3; Library 3.

Richard Carl — "Dick”

Basketball 1: Track 1; Intramurals' 1,2,3,4; Class Pres-

ident 2: Class Vice-President 3; Latin Club 3,4; For-

ensics 3,4.

Barbara Chunat — “Barb”

G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Hawkettes 2,3; Homecoming Court 4;

Oflice 4: Pep Club 3,4.

Karen David

Chorus 1; F.H.A. 2; Oflice 3.

Sharon Dohse

Library 1,4: F.H.A. 4: Girl’s Glee Club 4.

Deniece Douglas

G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1,2.

Donald Draka — "Diz”

John Dunbar — “Jack”

Football 1,2; Track 2.

Elaine Erickson

Band 1,2,3.4: Chorus 1,2,3.4; Girl’s Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Pep

Band 1,2,3; Dance Band 3; Band Majorette 2,3,4; G.A.A.

1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Latin Club 2,3,4; Latin Club Sec-

retary 3: Pep Club 3; Hawkettes 3; B-Squad Cheerleader

2; A-Squad Cheerleader 3,4; Head Cheerleader 4; Home-

coming Court 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Associate Editor

Prairie Dog 4; Forensics 4.

Mary Fischer — “Fishy"

Library 1,2,3,: Pep Club 2; Hawkettes 3; Finance Com-

mittee 2; “The Family Nobody Wanted” 3.

Elaine Fisher

Transferred from Seneca High School 3: F.H.A. 3.

Larry Folyer

Basketball 1.2,3.4: Track 1,2,3,4: Baseball 1: Intramurals

1,2; Letter Club 2,3,4; Tennis Club 2,3,4: Chorus 4; Boy's

Glee Club 4; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4.

Norita Forst

F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 2,3,4; Oflice 4.

Theresa Forst

F.H.A. 1,2,3,4: Forensics 3; Library Staff and Club 4;

Chorus 4; Oflice 4.

George Gaulke

Baseball 1: Intramurals 1,2.

Patricia Gentes — "Pat”

G.A.A. 1,2,3.4; Home Room Secretary 2; Home Room

President 3: Hawkettes 2,3; Prom Court 3; Oflice 4.

Lawrence Goodman — "Larry”

Baseball 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Letter

Club 3,4.

Dennis Graap — "Dennie”

Football 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4.

Marna Harrelson

Band 1,2,3,1; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Glee Club 1.2,3,4: Pep

Band 1,2,3,4: Dance Band 3,4: Latin Club, 1,2,3,4; Latin

Club Secretary-Treasurer 2; Latin Club President 4;

G.A.A. Vice-President 3: G.A.A. Point Secretary 4;

Triple Trio Accompanist 1,2,3; Band Secretary 2; For-

ensics 3,4; Class Vice-President 4; Student Homecoming

Chairman 4; Mid -Winter Formal Court 4; Associate

Editor Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4.

Donald Hurda — "Don”

Track 1,2,3.4; F.F.A. Reporter 3; F.F.A. President 4;

Baseball 2,3,4.

Janice Kasparek

F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library 3; "The Family Nobody Wanted”

3: Oflice 4.

Jerome Kavon — "Jerry”

Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3: Football 3.4: Letter Club

3,4; Home Room Secretary 2; F.F.A. Secretary 3.

Mary Jean Koecke

Girl's Glee Club 1,2,3,4: Chorus 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4;

Latin Club 2,3,4; Library Staff and Club 1; Hawkettes

2,3; B-Squad Cheerleader 2; A-Squad Cheerleader 3,4;

F.H.A. 4; Forensics 3,4.

Judith Kossman — “Judy”

Library Staff and Club 1; Hawkettes 2,3; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4;

F.H.A. 1,2,3; “The Family Nobody Wanted" 3; Home

Room Secretary-Treasurer 4; Forensics 3,4.

Keith Kozelka — “Keeter"

Transfer from Campion 3; Football 3; Intramurals 3,4.

Dennis Kramer — “Denny"

Track 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Letter Club 4.

Dale LaBonne — "Ripper"

Easeball 1,2,3,4; Football 1: Intramurals 2,3,4; Letter

Club 3,4; Mixed Chorus 4; Boy's Glee Club 4.

David LaBonne — “Rip"

Track 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 1,2,3,4; Basket-

ball 3; Letter Club 3,4; Chorus 1; Prairie Dog Tales 4;

Prairie Dog 4.

Sandra LaPolnte

60.. .Senior Activities

Alina Lechnlr — "Frenchie”

G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-President 3; Latin Club 2,3,4;

Pep Club 2; Finance Committee 2; Home Room Vice-

President 4; Prairie Dog Tales 1; Associate Editor Prairie

Dog 4.

Dorothy Linder — “Dodo"

Donald Martin — “Brownie"

Class President 1; Baseball 1; Football 1,2; Basketball

1,2; Track 1,2; Intramurals 1,2,3,4.

Steven Martin — "Steve”

Intramurals 2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Baseball 3,4.

Ruth McGinley

G.A.A, 1,2,3; Girl's Glee Club 4; F.H.A. 4.

Joseph McGrath — “Lips"

Footbal 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Letter Club 4.

Mary McPhee

Transfer from Portland, Oregon 2; F.H.A. 4; Girl's Glee

Club 4.

Mary Jane Messerll — "Jane”

F.H.A. 1; Library 2,3,4.

Donald Messling — “Don”

Track 1.2; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 2,3,4; Football

3.4: Letter Club 3.1: F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.F.A. Vice-President;

Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4.

Eileen Moore — "Ike"

G.A.A. 1,2,3.4; G.A.A. President 4: Band 1,2,3,4; Pep

Band 1,2,3,4; Band Vice-President 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's

Glee Club 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; Pep Club 2.3; E-Squad Cheer-

leader 3; A-Squad Cheerleader 4; Home Room Secretary-

Treasurer 2: Class Secretary-Treasurer 3; “The Family

Nobody Wanted" 3; Homecoming Court 4; Office 4.

Lawrence Nagle — "Larry”

Baseball 1,2,3,1: Track 1,2,3,4; Football 2; Intramurals

2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. Treasurer 3.

Rita Nelsus — “Pat"

F.H.A. 1.2,3; Library 1,2: Hawkettcs 2.3; G.A.A. 1,4;

Junior Prom Queen 2; Prom Court 3.

Paul Paulson

Baseball 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,3,4: Football 1,3,4; Basketball

1,2,4; Intramurals 1,2,3; Letter Club 3,4; Chorus 1,3,4:

Boy's Glee Club 4; Home Room President 3; Student

Council 3,1; Student Council President I: "The Family

Nobody Wanted" 3; Forensics 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4;

Prairie Dog I; Junior Prom Court 3; Mid-Winter Prom

Court 4.

Mary Jane Potratz

Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,1; F.H.A. 1.2,3,4; F.H.A. Re-

porter 2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Home Room President 1.

Terrence Powers — "Terry"

Joseph Prochaska — "Joe”

Phyllis Roach

Class Secretary 1,4: F.H.A. 1,2.3.4; F.H.A. Reporter 3;

F.H.A. President 4; G.A.A. 1.2,3.1; Latin Club 2,3,1; Pep

Club 2; Hawkettes 3: Chorus 1,2: Girl's Glee Club 1,2;

Chairman Junior Prom 3: Forensics 4; Homecoming

Queen 4; Office 3,4.

Jill Sandieback

Library Staff and Club 1: Latin Club 2,3,4; G.A.A. 3,4:

G.A.A. Secretary-Treasurer 4; Hawkettes 3: Pep Club 3;

B-Squad Cheerleader 3; A-Squad Cheerleader 4; "The

Family Nobody Wanted" 3; Office 4; Editor Prairie Dog

Tales I; Prairie Dog 4; Homecoming Court 4.

Nancee Seidel

Chorus' 1,2,3; Latin Club 2,3,4; Forensics 3,4,

Allan Severson — “Al"

Basketball 1,2,3,1; Track 1: Baseball 1; Tennis 2,3,4;

Intramurals 1,2: Band 1,2,3,1; Dance Band 3; Boy's Glee

Club 4; Chorus 1, 4; Home Room Vico-ITesldent 1;

"The Family Nobody Wanted" 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4;

Prairie Dog 4; Homecoming King 4.

James Smrcina — “Spider"

Football 1,2; Baseball 1: Intramurals 1,2,3,4; “The Family

Nobody Wanted" 3; Secretary-Treasurer Home Room 1.

Peter Steele — "Pete"

Transfer from Campion 3; Intramurals 3,4; Chorus 3.4;

Boy's Glee Club I; “The Family Nobody Wanted" 3;

Home Room Vice-President 3: Home Room President 4;

Student Council 4; Forensics' 3,4; Prairie Dog Tales 4;

Prairie Dog 4; Mid-Winter Formal Court 4.

Charles Stewart — "Charley"

Basketball 1,2.3,1; Track 1,2,3,4: Intramurals 2; Baseball

3,4: Tennis 2,3,4; Letter Club 3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; Class

Secretary-Treasurer 1; Home Room Vice-President 2,4;

Student Council 1; Latin Club 2,3,4; Forensics 3,4: Prairie

Dog Talcs 4; Prairie Dog 4.

LaVern Sutton

Baseball 1; Intramurals 2; Track 1,2: Football 2; F.F.A.

1.2: Home Room Secretary-Treasurer 4.

Rose Swatek

Library Staff and Club 1,2,3,4.

Larry Toberman — "Toby"

Football 1.2,3,4: Basketball 1; Baseball 2: Track 3: In-

tramurals 1,2,3,4; Letter Club 3,4; Home Room President

1,2; Class President 3,4: Student Council 1,2,3,4; Junior

Prom King 3; Senior Prom King 4.

Patsy Toberman — "Pat"

G.A.A. 1.2,3.4; Band 1,2,3,1; Pep Band 1,2,3,1; Dance Band

3.4; Chorus 1.2,3,4: Girl's Glee Club 1,2,3,4: F.H.A. 1,2;

Latin Club 3,4; Forensics 3,4; F.T.A. 4; "The Family

Nobody Wanted” 3: Prairie Dog Tales 3,4: Associate

Editor Prairie Dog 3; Editor Prairie Dog 4.

Eugene Trapp

Football 1.2,3.4; Baseball 1.2; Track 1,2; Intramurals

1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; "The Family Nobody Wanted" 3.

Jerry Trentln

Football 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Intramurals 1,2.

Eileen Wagner

F.H.A. 1; Chorus 1.2: Latin Club 3,4.

James Walz — "Jim"

Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3: Baseball 3: Intramurals

1,2,3.4; Letter Club 4; Latin Club 2,3,4: Chorus 1,2,4;

Boy's Glee Club 4; Forensics 3; “The Family Nobody

Wanted" 3; Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie Dog 4.

Jean White — "Jeanie”

G.A.A. 3.4.

Robert White — “Bob”

Track 3,4: Baseball 1.2,3,4; Letter Club 3.4; Intramurals

1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3.1; F.F.A. Treasurer 2; F.F.A. Pres-

ident 3; F.F.A. Sentinel 4: Forensics 3,4.

William Winter — "Bill"

Forensics 1,2,3,4; Intramurals 3,4; Track 1,2; Basketball

2; Football 1; “The Family Nobody Wanted” 3.

Dennis Zlabek — “Denny”

Football 1,2,3,4; Co-Captin 1; Track 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1;

Intramurals 1,2,3,4: Letter Club 3,4; F.F.A. 1,2: Home

Room Secretary-Treasurer 3: Prairie Dog Tales 4; Prairie

Dog 4; President Letter Club 4,

Senior Activities.. .61

Student Index

Freshman

Adler. Ralph—23, 17, 52

Barth, Betty—29, 35, 17

Barth. Billy—29. 35, 17

Beewar, Francis—29. 35, 17

Bedward. Bernice—35, 17

Bcnoy, Jean—17

BischofT. Patrieia—35. 17

Bouzek. Marilee—44. 17

Burton, Leila—44, 40, 17

Bushnell. Ronnie—17

Byers, Jerry—29, 35, 17

Chabela, Leonard—17

Clanton, Lnrry—17

Cooper, Janet—37, 17

Davidson, Florence—New Student

Davis. Homer—17

Dessloch. Ruth—37, 17

Edengton, Sharon—17

Edwards, David—37. 5, 17

Fish. Robert—29. 35. 17

Forst, Alma—35, 17

Forst. Marlyn—35, 17

Gillitzer. Bernard—35, 17

Gokey, Gregory—17

Goodman, James—17

Grentore. Lois—38, 17

Hackett. Kathryn—40, 17

Halverson, Thomas—17

Hamann, Duane—37, 52, 17

Harding, Helen—38. 34, 17

Hedeman. Karla—37, 17

Herold, Gary—52, 4G, 17

Hubanks, Linda—37, 17

Hurda, Harold—29, 35. 17

Hurda, Ralph—17

Johnson, John—17

Kasparek, Bernice—38, 34, 17

Kasparek, Sharon—37, 35, 17

Kellogg, Pearl—17

Kelly, James—17

Knapp. Nancy—38, 32, 34, 17

Knickerbocker, Gary—17

Koecke, Ethan—17

Konichek, Darlene—17

Konichek, Floyd—17

Kopet. Lois—37, 44, 17

Kossman, Joyce—17

Kozelka, Joseph—17

Kozelka, Shirley—14, 17

Krachey, Donna—34, 17

LaMere, Janet—17

Leamy, Patrick—17, 4G, 52

Lucey, Karen—17. 44

Lucey, Sharon—17, 44

Martin, Frank—17

Martin, Peggy—17

McKinney, Kenneth—17, 52

Mezera, Lucille—37, 17, 35, 34

Mezera, Margene—37, 17, 35

Mezera. Richard—17

Nagel. Marie—New Student

Nash, Judith—17, 34

Oates, Shirley—17, 34, 44

Olson, Gary

Overton, George—38, 37, 17, 52

Paulson, Gary—17

Pitzer, James—17, 52, 46

Potter, Charles—17, 35

Rand, Robert—38, 17, 52

Rieck, Janet—37, 17. 35, 34

Reiser, Betty—38, 17

Roach, Maureen—17, 35, 34

Schneyer, Janet—38, 17, 34

Scott. Patricin—17

Shinko, Ronald—17, 48

Standorf. Marilyn—17

Strack, Linda—17

Strack. Lorna—17

Strauman, Richard—32. 17, 52

Spiker, Charles—23, 17, 52

Sutton. Ronald—17, 52

Swatek. Florence—17, 35, 34

Teynor, Jason—17, 29, 35, 40

Tichenor, Darwin—17

Toberman. Dennis—32, 52, 17

Trentin, Bruce—17

Trautsch, Judy—17, 35

Valley, Sharon—17, 34

Wagner, Edith—17

Walker, Sherry—17, 35

Welsch, Linda—37, 17. 34

White, Carol—17

Sophomores

Adler. Rose—1G 6

Barker, Ruth—1G, 34

Beewar, Daniel—10, 38, 37, 166

Benoy, Pat—16

Eerberich, Wilma—1G, 35, 34

Bresnahan. Arthur—23, 16

Burkhalter, Lawrence—1G

Bush, Richard—38, 1G

Carl, Arthur—33. 52, 1G, 46

Cathman, LaVonne—16

Check, Harold—16, 35, 37

Check, Ruth

Check, Patricia—16, 34

Clanton, Gary—1G

Cole, Ernestine—37, 1G, 35. 34

Davidson, Roy—New Student

Dempsey. Jean—New Student

DuCharme. James—52, 1G

Dunk. Ronald—16

Elliot, Margaret—44, 16, 35, 34

Finney. Wayne—46. 52

Fisher, Wayne—16

Foley. James—38, 37, 16

Forst, Elizabeth—16, 35

Fritsche, Zonnie—28, 40, 38. 32,

37, 1G

Frydenlund, Karen—40, 38, 16

34, 38

Gaulke, Kathleen—16, 34

Gentes, James—25, 32. 16, 40

Goodman, Ronald—16

Gramling, Max—32, 37, 52, 16,

46, 52

Greene. William—1G

Hanke, Steven—37, 33, 16

Hackett, Herbert—38. 33, 1G

Harrelson, Lorene—40, 30, 38. 34,

33, 1G

Hoffland, Jean—40, 42, 38, 34,

33, 1G

Hogg, Peter—40, 33, 16

Horkheimer, James—16

Jelinek, Josephine—16

King, Tyrone—28, 16

Kozelka, James—16

Kramer, Constance—16

Kramer, Doris—37, 34, 44, 16

Kramer, Keith—25, 48, 16, 52

Kramer. Sandra—14, 16, 34, 33

Lang, Charles—52, 13. 16, 46, 33

LaMere, Dennis—1G

LaPointe, Bruce—52, 16, 33

Lechnir, Nancy—16

Meyer, Ina Jean—37, 44, 1G, 35.

34. 33

Mezera, Clara—14, 16. 35, 34

Mezera, Gerald—16, 10

Mezera, Robert—1G

Nicholson, Marlene—14. 16, 34

Oestreich. Lynda—16, 31, 42

Olson. Joyce—16

Paulson, Carroll—32, 52, 48, 16, 46

Perkins, Francis—37, 43, 16. 46

Phillipp, Reginald—16, 46, 33

Prew, John—35, 16

Ran, Gerald—16

Reed. Lois—16

Remy, Terry—1G, 10 46, 37, 52

Rodenkirch, Virgil—16

Sawveil, Patricia—New Student

Scarff, Charlene—1G, 34

Shawley, Lee—44, 16, 35

Shulka. Beverly—37. 31, 16

Slama, Maxine—16

Smethurst, Neal—16

Smethurst, Gaylord—16

Specht. Charles—10, 38, 16. 4G

Stankus, Elaine—16

Stewart. Sally—40. 25, 38. 16, 33

Stimpson, John—1G, 40

Stluka, Doloris—30, 1G, 34

Swatek. Mary—16

Tesar. Doris—37, 34, 16

Thomas. Georgia—37. 16, 35, 34

Tippery, Faye—14. 16. 34

Tippery, Karen—37. 11. 16, 34

Toberman, Stanley—10, 38, 16,

46. 33, 52

Trautsch. Edward—35, 43, 16,

46, 52

Trentin, Sandra—16, 34, 33

Valley. Jean—16

Valley. Judith—16. 34, 33

White, Mary—16. 31

Yager. John—52, 13, 16. 46

Juniors

Barrette. Darlene—15. 33

Bowman, Raymond—15. 39, 43. 46

Brunet, Mike—10, 15. 32. 33

Bunders. Gary—15. 37, 43, 46. 48

Bushnell, Connie—37, 40, 15

Cornford. Philip—29, 15, 36, 35

Dessloch. Sharon—10, 38, 42

Dohse, Peter—15

Du Charme, Marilyn—37. 33, 35, 15

Elliot, Joseph—15, 43, 46, 33

Fernette, Gerald—15, 43, 48, 4G

First, Richard—15, 40

Fishier, Joyce—15, 37

Fritsche, Linda—15, 34, 37, 38, 40,

42, 44

Frydenlund, John—15, 32, 33, 40,

Gokey, Gary—15

Goodman, Roger—15

Graap, Damaris—15. 44, 34, 40

Gramling, Larry—15, 32, 37, 43, 46

Hare. Loral—15, 35, 43

Heal, Alvin—15

Heisz, Jimmy—37. 15. 39, 44

Herold. Ronald—15, 43, 33, 48, 40

I lollenberger, Ken—37, 15, 13

Hutchison. Carol—40. 38, 15, 31, 33

Ingle, Mary—15, 34

Jelinek, Elizabeth—15

Kapinus, Larry—15. 35, 43, 46

Karnopp, John—15, 39

Kavon, Mary Lou—15, 37, 35,

44. 34

Kelly, Lorraine—15

Kieser, Bruce—15, 43, 48, 4G,

40, 33

Kieser, Jane—40, 38, 15, 34, 33

Kramer, Diane—15

Lane. Julian—15. 35, 40

Layde, Mary—15, 37

Lechnir. Clement—15, 3G

Lechnir. Pat—15. 34. 35, 33

Loehndorf, Jill—10, 37, 15, 34

Mahan. Marilyn—15

Marlllius. Donald—15. 33

Martin. Mary Lou—10. 35. 40, 31

Marlin, Linda—10, 38, 42

Matousek, Janet—15, 35

Me Grath. Bill—15. 40, 33

Mezera, Gerald—15, 35, 37

Moen, Lola—15, 40

Morovits', Diane—38. 37, 34, 15

Nagle. Shirley—10, 37, 34. 15

Nolan. Gene—15. 40. 33

Peloek, Larry—15, 4G

Pellock, Edward—15, 42, 46

Pettit, Dale

Pitzer, Faye—15, 40

Remy, Suzanne—40, 38. 15, 34, 33

Rutter. Diane—10, 38. 34. 15

Sandieback, Todd—22, 15

Schaal, Donald—15, 35

Schloegl, Mike—22. 15, 43, 48, 4G

Schneider, Judi—10, 38. 32, 15,

34. 44. 33

Sedlmayr, Gary—10. 15. 43

Shinko, Charles—15

Snyder. Alice—15, 34, 35, 37, 40

Steiner, Richard—15

Stluka, Elaine—15

Taylor. Judith—15. 33. 34, 35,

40, 44

Teply, Joan—15. 33, 34, 40

Tesar, Joanne—15

Tesar, Sam—15, 43, 46

Tippery. Janet—15, 37

Toberman, Janies—15, 32. 44

Valley, Gerald—15

Wayne, Gene—15, 46

Webster. Phyllis—New Student

Weiser, Joyce—15, 40

Welda .Millie—22, 15

White. Gary—15

White, Gerald—15

Zable, Harvey—15. 29, 35

Seniors

Ahrens Mary—40, 25, 38. 34. 44,

42. 9

Ambrose, Dorothy—37, 35, 9

Bailey, James—43. 46, 9

Earndt, Elizabeth—33, 40, 38, 32,

44, 34. 9

Bedward. Janice—35. 41, 9

Benoy. Judith—37, 9

62...Student Index

Patrons

Bloyer, Judith—9

Carl, Richard—9. 30

Chunat, Barbara—11, 31, 9

David, Karen—9

Dohse, Sharon—37, 35, 9

Douglas, Dcniece—9

Drake, Donald—10

Dunbar, John—10

Erickson, Elaine—10, 38, 33, 31.

•12, 10

Fischer, Mary—10,

Fisher, Elaine—10,

Folyer, Larry—28. 13, 40, 48. 10

Forst, Norita—37. 35. 11. 10

Forst. Theresa—10. 37. 35. 11. 10

Gaulke, George—10

Genies, Patricia—22. 32, 41, 34, 10

Goodman. Lawrence—10

Graap, Dennis—37, 35. 10

Harrelson. Mania—33, 40, 22. 38.

44. 31. 11

Hurda. Donald—35. 11

Kasparek, Janice—10, 35, 41, 11

Kavon, Gerald—35, 43, 46, 11

Koecke, Mary—10. 42, It

Kossman, Judith—31, 11

Kozelka. Keith—11

Kramer. Dennis—35. 43, 46, 33, 11

LaBonne. Dale—10, 43, 11

LaBonne, Dave—13. 46, 11

Lal’ointe, Sandra—11

Lechnir. Alma—34, 33, 11

Linder, Dorothy—12

Martin, Donald—12

Martin, Steven—12

McGinley, Ruth—35. 12

McGrath. Joseph—13, 46, 12

McPhee, Mary—35. 12

Messerli. Mary Jane—37, 12

Messling, Donald—43, 22, 46, 12

Moore, Eileen—38, 31. 41, 12, 12

Nagle, Larry. 35, 12

Neisius. Rita—34, 12

Paulson. Paul—10. 32. 43. 48. 46, 12

Potratz. Mary Jane—37, 35, 41,

34, 13

Powers, Terrence—13

Prochnska, Joseph—13

Roach, Phyllis—33. 35. 41, 34. 13

Sandieback. Jill—33. 41, 34, 42, 13

Seidel. Nancec—37. 33, 13

Severson, Allan—10, 22, 38, 43.

48. 13

Smrcina, James—22, 25. 13

Steele. Peter—10, 22. 32. 33, 13

Stewart. Charles—13. 38. 48, 33, 13

Sutton, LaVern—13

Swatek, Rose—37. 13

Swatek, Sylvester—29, 35

Toberman, Lawrence—32, 43, 46,

Tobermnn, Patsy—10, 25, 38. 34.

33. 44, 14

Trapp. Eugene—16, 14

Trentin, Gerald—14

Wagner, Eileen—11, 14

Waltz. James—40. 43, 33, 46, 14

White. Jean—34, 14

White. Robert—21, 35, 14

Winter, William—20. 14

Zlabek, Dennis—13, 46. 14

Red's Mobile Service

Kieser insurance

Pines Radio & TV

jack's Pure Oil Station

Selch's Dairy

Standorf Fuel

Holiday Motel

Wolf Machine Shop

Hotel San

Lloyd's Barber Shop

Ben Franklin Store

Danny's Music Store

Sutton Real Estate & Insurance

Quality Pastry Shop

Blackhawk Clothiers

W. P. R. E.

Eber's Variety Store

McCormick Farm Equipment Co.

Georges Standard Station

Power's Accordion Studio

Prairie Antique Shop

Motel Brisbois

Gateway Badger

Alderman's Radio & TV

Prairie Locker Plant

Thomas West

Bunder's Super Service

Prairie Book Store

Prairie Maid Bakery

Frank's Rexall Drug Store

Zephyr Cleaners

Otto Insurance Agency

Hotel Fort Crawford

Elm Grove Motel

Cavanaugh Grocery

Howe Printing Co.

Patterson Insurance

Tiller Furniture

Don Lochner Cities Service

Dr. H. I. Shapiro

The Fashion Shop

Pladium Bowling Lanes

Bill's Texaco Service

Prairie City Bank

Crawford County Bar Association

Cedar Hill's Pony Rides

Modern Beauty Shop

Walker's Produce

Dr. W. Conley Taylor

Wisconsin Power & Light Company

Coast to Coast Store

Dunbar Cafe

Gokey Sign Co.

Ahrens-Prairie Dairy, Inc.

Stark's Sporting Goods

Star Department Store

Kozelka's Men's Wear

Milady's Dress Shoppe

Badger Cab Company

Garrity Jewelry Store

Prochaska Hardware

Panka Shoe Store

Anthony's

Hutchison Log & Lumber Company

Burgess Cellulose Company

Western Auto Associate Store

Gamble Store

Schneider's Excavating Company

Purity Ice Cream

Skyway Motel

Standorf Heating Service

Swenson's Market

Bob & Jack's Texaco

Rickleff Plumbing & Heating

Ritchie's Jewelry

Edwards

Grelle's Inc.

Fischer's Savory Cafe

Barney's Standard Station

Hi-way Grill

Wisconsin Propane Gas Corp.

Explorer Shop

National Decorated Metal Co. Inc.

Bridgeport Cheese Factory, Inc.

Kemble's Greenhouse

Borden's Dairy

Gates Insurance Agency

Dew Drop Inn

Prairie Sand and Gravel Co.

Hi-way Market

Kedl Implement

Prairie Motel

Prairie Bottling Company

Dr. R. J. McWilliams

People's Bakery

Kozelka Shoe Store

Winter's LG.A. Market

Prairie Cabinet Shop

Kadlec's D-X Service Station

Peoples State Bank

Hamann's Variety Store

Lakes Furniture

Cut and Curl

R. G. Steinberg

Piggly Wiggly

Farrell's Drugs

Harvey's Steak House

Patrons.. .63

Day Is Dying In The West

And now, with reminis-

cent thoughts, but unhesitant

steps, we thrust open the

doors, descend the steps and

depart from the halls of

Prairie du Chien High

School. I'he image of our

school may fade away but

the memories of our activi-

ties here, and their signifi-

cance will not. A countless

number of times we shall pick

up our Prairie Dog Year-

book and a festal mood will

be created as we turn its

meaningful pages. Our teach-

ers and classmates are no

longer a blur of oblivion but

a vivid picture which brings

forth priceless high school

experiences.

THANK YOU

We the staff of the 1958

Prairie Dog sincerely thank

the following companies who

by their useful suggestions

and valuable services helped

make our annual a success:

Boehm Bindery, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin; Ellickson Studio,

La Crosse, Wisconsin; Brock

Engraving Company, Madi-

son, Wisconsin; Howe Print-

ing Company and Peckham

Studio, both of Prairie du

Chien, Wisconsin.

We appreciate the consid-

eration given to us by our

faculty when they were asked

to sacrifice their time.

64..-Closing, Thank You