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621 -- 1943 ECHO Wilmot
Union High School
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Valentine
SNIPPETS of SALEM
621 - 1943 ECHO Wilmot
Union High School
Yearbook, no signatures
The yearbook used for this PDF was disassembled and scanned
direct from the original printing.
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In some cases, the owner is noted.
In some cases, there are signatures but these signatures are not
searchable.
Researchers should look for a relative's signature in the collective.
In some of these instances, images were made of the individual color
pages.
This book had a soft cover.
The originals were returned to the document owner for archiving.
The document used to create this PDF is from the WKCHS collection
and was donated by Ruth Bosselman.

0-56 pages
NOTE:
The materials herein were contributed by those of the area who wished that the history they have
experienced be saved for the future generations. These may represent private documents as well
as previously published articles and obituaries and images from their saved collections ..
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LIBRARY (and perhaps other websites) for more images in this collection or digital images of
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Georgia Vander Zee
George Fait

11 <J!U~Jute • • •
T0 THOSE OF THE STUDENT
BODY, ALUMNI, AND FACULTY
WHO HAVE ENLISTED IN THE
SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY, WE
DEDICATE THE ECHO OF 1943.
WE ARE PROUD OF THESE BOYS
WHO ARE SERVING IN ALL
BRANCHES OF THE A R M Y,
NAVY, AND MARINE CORPS,
FIGHTING T 0 P R E S E R V E
AMERICA'S FREEDOM AS OUR
F 0 R E FA T H E' R S DID IN '76.

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HONOR ROLL
Anderson, Leroy
Appel, Herman
Appel, Tom
Axtell, Glenn
Axtell, James
Bailey, Ralston
Bassett, Norton
Baysinger, Lloyd
Beaster, Harvey
Bernhoft, Herbert
Berry, Gilbert
Blood, Robert
Boughton, Leon
Boyington, Chester
Brown, Kenneth J effris
Bruel, George
Bruel, William
Burmeister, Rolland
Collignon, Edward
Cheyney, Paul
Crittendan, Edward

Dahl, John
Dalton, Cyril
Davis, Lester
Davis, William
Dean, Robert
DeBell, Alfred
Engel, Charles
Eichinger, William
Ellison, Thomas
Elsey John
Elverman, Robert
Englehart, Willard
Faber, Jake
Faber, James
Faber, Sheldon
Faber, Walt
Fait, Laurence
Forster, Raymond
Fox, James
Frank, Herbert
Frank, Milton

F'reeman, Lawrence
Freeman, Ralph
Freeman, Willis
Frey, Mannie
Fritz, Gerald

Jaegar, Frank
Jahns, Merlin
Jensen, Chester*
Johnson, Donald
Johnson, Henry
Jurevick, Charles

Gates, Irving
Goff, Charles
Groff, Charles

Kolmos, Herbert
Kowalik, Henry

Haase, Frank
Hansen, Arnold
Hansen, Lawrence
Hefner, John
Hegeman, Keith
Hill, .James
Hirschmiller, Robert
Hollister, Glen
Holtdorf, Wesley
Hoppe, Don
Hubbard, Stanley
Jackson, Eugene

(Continued On Next Page)
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Lischka, Norman
Lois, Leon
Longman, Russel
Lovestead, Howard
Luke, Donald
Maleski, Gaylord
Mailman, Gerald
Mienke, William
Mooney, Robert
Nelson, John
Nelson, Lyle

FOREWORD
IT IS OUR HOPE THAT IN THE YEARS
TO COME YOU WILL FIND IN THIS
BOOK THE MEMORIES AND DREAMS
OF YOUR DAYS SPENT IN TRAINING
WHILE AT UNION FREE HIGH SCHOOL.

* *
HONOR ROLL- Continued
Oetting, Louis
Peterson, Donald
Pohlman, Warren
Rausch, Joseph
Retzinger, David
Retzinger, Edward
Reyer, Jack
Richards, George
Richter, Earl
Richter, Lyle
Richter, Robert
Richter, Robert
Robinson, Robert

Rudolph, Bernard
Runyard, Chester
Run yard, Clarence
Runyard, Gerald
Runyard, Stanley
Sarbacker, Fred
Sarbacker, Robert
Schenning, Eldon
Schenning, Kenneth
Schippers, John
Schlax, Joseph
Schmalfeldt, Emerson
Schmalfeldt, Hardy

Schmidt, Robert
~chultz, Arthur
Schwartz, Norman
Scott, Arthur
Scott, William
Sheahan, Richard
Shotliff, Harley
Solterman, Charles
Stoxen, Harry
Swenson, Harry
Swenson, Madeline
Tilton, Clem
Tyler, Donald

Tyler, Grant
Vander Zee, Donald
Vanorder, Raymond
Van Schlocteren, Cornelius
Vincent, John
Vogel, Raymond
Voss, Frank
Well man, Arthur
Wertz, Raymond
Wilde, Melvin
Wilson, Irving
Winn, Lorenzo
Winn, Louis

* indicates killed in action.
If we have not listed the name of any alumnus in service, we wish to apologize. We
would appreciate it very much if you would inform us of any errors or omissions so we may
complete our list.-Ed.
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As the foundation of the principles set forth at Union
Free High School, it is the School Board's uppermost aim
to give us the best education possible. It is with gratitude
and appreciation that we can look to them and say "These
are the men who make it possible for us to realize our ambitions and goals. by providing us with a high school
training."

* *

George T. Dean
Treasurer

Otto Schenning
President
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R. C. Shotliff
Clerk

The Commanders
RUTH BOSSELMAN
Home Economics
"There is beauty in simplicity."

GENEVIEVE KOLAR
Mathematics, English,
Librarian
"Publishing the 1943 'Echo'
has been a great adventure
--just ask the staff."

HENRY FRANK
Commercial, Coach
"I'm proud of my association with the folk of Wilmot High School. Your
determination, loyalty, and
sportsmanship are especially deserving of commendation."

ANITA PIPER
Music, English
Resigned Feb. 26, 1943.

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Z>Vu!ci ~ltea e~
CHARLOTTE SCHNURR
Mathematics, Science
"Be prepared! One never
knows what he may be
called upon to do!"

JUNE WEILER
English, Social Science
"To be learning and growing with you is a pleasure."

WINNIE DAKE
History, Physical Education
"Reflections on Wilmot
High School-there may be
bigger schools, :but there's
none better."

JOYCE WINANS
English, Spanish, Dramatics
"Sus companeros y su vida
Escuela son su alegria verdadera-Alegria, y 15Uerte,
siempre."

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SCHOOL HISTORY reveals development
of student government

In the years to come, when our days spent at Union F'ree High
School have faded into the past, it will be possible for us to reopen this
book and read once again of our school. For this reason we deem it
fitting to preserve that memory by writing of its history.
The village first thought of building a school on this site in 1835,
when Mr. Benham donated the ground to the village for use as a park
and schoolground. A school was badly needed and through sacrifices
on the part of the people, a building consisting of three rooms was built
and later enlarged to cope with the problem of a greater enrollment.
In 19 04, the school became a public high school and in 1905 the
first class of ten members was graduated.
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Throughout the next twenty-five years, improvements were con··
tinually added-including another wing, a hot air heating system, and
a gymnasium built north of the school.
On that never-to-be-forgotten morning of New Year's Day in 1933,
fire completely destroyed the high school. Everyone in the community
and surrounding district felt the loss greatly. But classes were carried
on! 'fhe gymnasium was converted temporarily into class rooms and
life resumed as near to normal as possible.
After consideration of various plans relative to the construction of
a new building, it was decided to rebuild on the same site. Work began
on the new building in May, 1933, and the first classes entere:d it in
October of the same year.
On November 30th, the building was formally dedicated with
John Callahan, State Superintendent of Schools, as speaker. Everyow~
was, and .still is, proud of the new building.
During the school history, student government has developed by
degrees. In 1931, Mr. Schnurr organized the Student Council, composed of students from the different classes and one member elected
from each officially recognized club, to present and discuss problems of
the students from their viewpoint. Today the Council meets regularly
on Wednesdays at three o'clock and the student body has learned to
respect its status as the legislative body of the school.

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1st Row-W. Panknin, A. Cook, J. Nelson, P. McCarthy, A . Sheen, Miss Kolar, M. Richter, E. Robers,
V. Vander Zee, L. Huntoon.
2nd Row-V. Richards, J. Weaver, W. Bailey, D. Richards, R. Roanhaus, M. Burmeister, V. Stockwell,
R. Linkus, J. Neumann, L. Brooks.
3rd Row-V. Peterson, R. Wilhelm, M. Meinke, E. Robers, G. Roepke, J. Smith, R. Schmidt, N. Paque,
R. Pringle, R. Groff, R. Brooks.

JUNIORS 1Gin ,i/te A~
WHO'S WHO
Music

Athletics

Dramatics

Loretta Huntoon
Virginia Schutzen
Jean Nelson
Norman Paque
Mickey Robers

Marvin Richter
Donald Richards
Mickey Robers

Donald Richards
Eugene Robers
Jane Weaver
Rose Mary Wilhelm

Service

Special Recognition

Scholastic

Royce Roanhaus
Arlene Sheen
Vern on Stockwell
Lorraine Brook
Loretta Huntoon

Pat McCarthy
Cheerleader
Virginia Peterson, Cheerleader

Jean Nelson
Loretta Huntoon
Marvin Richter
Donald Richards
Robert Brooks

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''Cae~~. J5mce Co.e" ~o.tJ.ed. ..4mt::v.llt, ,lui

ON September 8, 1942, our class entered
its third year in the quest for knowledge.
After two previous years in the halls of
higher education, we were well acquainted
with customs and traditions of the school.

Junior (or· F'reshman, Sophomore, or Senior, either) can forget those exams. We
spent many an anxious hour worrying
about how hard the exams would be and
just what the report cards would look like.
But when it was all over, . we decided it
really wasn't so _bad after all.

We began our careers as Juniors by
registering. We entered our classes and
::won became accustomed to the new routine which was so different from the three
month vacation we had just enjoyed. Then,
just as everything was running smoothly,
along came six weeks tests and with them,
report cards. Even when you're a Junior
and have been through it many times before, the first exams of the year seem just
a. little frightening. However, we pulled
through with a minimum of casualties and
proceeded on our way.

With the new semester came our new
physical education program-5 hours a
week for the boys and 4 for the girls, of
vigorous exercise. At first our muscles objected to the unaccustomed strain imposed
on them, but soon the daily exercise became a routine matter and discomfort was
a thing of the past.
About the same time, Nick Engler, the
Crowell magazine man, came along with
his .sales slips and class quotas to be filled.
The Juniors got to work and won the magazine sales contest for the third consecutive
year. Those victories on the magazine sales
contest have been quite a feather in our
caps and we hope to keep up the good
work.

In the meantime, we had selected the
class officers who, with the aid of our excellent advisor, Miss Kolar, were to guide
us through the year. Mickey Robers became president; Pat McCarthy, vice president; Marvin Richter, secretary and treasurer, and Arlene Sheen, Student Council.

Soon spring arrived and brought spring
fever with it. But we overcame our lethargy long enough to put on our class play,
"Ever Since Eve." It was a great success,
and we all know that we owe much of that
success to Miss Winans, who directed the
play.

Soon Carnival time rolled around, so we
got busy selling tickets. Our candidates for
Carnival King and Carnival Queen were
nominated. The candidate for king was
Eugene Robers, while Pat McCarthy was
the candidate for queen. Despite our failure to elect them king and queen, we all
worked hard to get votes for them. We
also put on the class entertainment for the
Carnival. This year we decided on a Gay
Nineties Review and we were assisted by
Miss Weiler. The review was complete
with songe and costumes of the Gay Nineties and a "bicycle built for two."

Now we are looking forward to the
Junior Prom, which we hope to be able to
have in spite of wartime restrictions.
Then the final exams will come, and
after them, another three months of vacation. When we go back to school next fall,
we'll all be full fledged Seniors, but we'll
remember our days as Juniors as very
happy ones.

Along about the middle of the year
came the semester exams. Certainly no
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SOP 1-10M0 RES ~tu.e .,Jo.~~, .4cho.La~t!th.tp
IN

September, 1942, a regiment of sophomores entered the portals of Wilmot High
School. We were earnest and our aim was
to get the most out of our education. With
all the rationing and tire shortages, times
are rather tough, but that didn't stop us.
We could hear that call-Attention! Right
Face! Forward! March! So, with heads
high and hearts free, we entered school for
a second year of training-a more difficult
training, at that.

of our students. Singing and dancing were
added to the colorful attraction of the
show. It was under the direction of Miss
Piper.
During the year many of our girls
joined the G. A. A. and most of the boys
took part in the many active sports. We
were also represented in the several music
activities, Dramatics Club, B. A. A., and
Cemmercial Club. The class basketball
games went on as scheduled in March. Our
girls' team didn't come out on top, but they
tried their best. And we must give credit
to the boys' team, too. In their first game
they were defeated, but the second game
proved them the winner, which gave them
third place. They're a sporting company
and next year they hope to come in the
lead.
Everyone has .been undergoing training and it seems as though there is stiffness
in the ranks. The new physical fitness
program may have caused this; but there
was no groaning and we all survived. (As
you can see!)
Everything has gone smoothly throughout the year. There has been a loss of two
men from the regiment but the rest of us
are carrying on. We hope to be back next
year with flying colors and undertake another year of training as Juniors.

Our first maneuver was "Registration
Day." And that was some day. It was
found that we had 4 7 students in the regiment-no more and no less. We were no
longer "green." (In fact, we turned "blue"
with the thought of having three more
years of strenuous training left!) But our
test as freshmen was passed 100% and we
proudly took the title of spohomores.
Under the aid and command of our
advisor, Miss Dake, our class has been ably
guided. In the fall, when Carnival time
came, we chose our Hedy Lamarr and Robert Taylor as candidates for king and
queen. They were Marge Epping and Jack
Berry. We took a whole-hearted part in
the Carnival and managed to do quite well.
For our carnival show we put on the smash
hit, "Basin Street," with the co-operation

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1st Row-L. Stohr, S. Krahn, A. Epping, P. Richards, M. Epping, Miss Dake, N. Hegeman, E. Burmeister, A. Barber, V. Schenning, D. Sokolski, B. Metzner ..
2nd Row-P. Shaefer, D. Krahn, J. Wertz, J. Lubino, K. Schlax, J. Joerndt, S. Jerde, B. Church, R.
Paasch, E. Metzner.
3rd Row-D. Elsey, B. Gandt, J. Swartz, J. Seitz, W. Hubbard, F. Kriska, F. Haase, G. Ehlert, C. Andrews, T. Dean, B. Baysinger.
4th Row-M. Spears, E. Lancour, D. Schenning, G. Church, C. Larabee, R. Stevens, M. Sutherland,
D. Krahn, .J. Schultz, M. Anderson, G. Stephens, E. Lancour.

WI-IO'S WI-IO
Music

Athletics

Dramatics

Kay Schlax
Nadia Hegeman
Jack Berry

Frank Kriska
Ftank Haase
Jack Berry
Bill Hubbard

Ted Dean
Colleen Andrews
Lois Stohr

Service

Special Recognition

Scholastic

Marg_e Epping
Darlene Schenning
Phyllis Richards

Lois Stohr
Marge Epping

Colleen Andrews
Lois Stohr
Darlene Schenning
Audrey Barber
Marge Epping

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1st Row-B. Robers, K. Davis, N. Gandt, W. Schnurr, V. Fait, E. Anderson, G. Richter, E. Epping,
A. Frank, J. Richter, D. Ruppert.
2nd Row-Miss Winam;, F. Messmer, H. Richter, P. Elverman, R. Bernhoft, G. Faber, J. Bernhoft,
L. Kowalik, D. Voss, F. Dohr, W. Elfers, D. Gilmore, A. Voller.
3rd Row-S. Wicks, J. Manning, D. Hinderer, R. Ehotliff, R. Brooks, R. Jahns, C. Paulson, T. Johnson,
F. Appel, D. Riffer, D. Schmidt, E. Lahodik.

FR~ SHM~ N ~~J.o.olued- Aecl/;ud
WHO'S WHO
Music

Athletics

Dramatics

Darryl Hinderer
Virgiline Fait
Alex Legler
Annabel Frank

Ronald Shotliff
Bud Richter
William Schnurr
Jerry Bernhoft

Floyd Appel
Jerry Bernhoft
Robert Jahns

Service

Special Recognition

Scholastic

William Schnurr
Eugene Anderson

William Schnurr
Esther Epping

Esther Epping
Bernice Robers
William Schnurr
Virgiline Fait

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Organize Student Aeronautics Corps

SEPTEMBER 8, 1942, a group of rookies
entered Wilmot High School. We were
like all rookies, bright green and swathed
in a sort of wonderment concerning the actual school program.
At the first class li.ne-up we elected our
officers:
President ........... Gene Anderson
Vice President ....... Gerald Richter
Secretary & Treasurer .. Virgiline Fait
Student Council ........ Bill Schnurr
Advisor ............... Miss Winans
We also heard of a day that we shall
always remember, "Initiation Day." We
admit we were forced to make fools of
ourselves, but as all good rookies we took
it in good spirit. Taps blew at 4 :00 as far
as initiation was concerned and members
of our class again made themselves presentable. The Sophomores gave a dance
to the Freshmen to compensate for the
hardships of the day.
Carnival time came and our class developed a disease, "selling fever." After
electing Bernice Robers and Don Schmidt
as candidates for carnival queen and king,
we gave the seniors a good run by coming
in second, not far behind them.
Many Freshman boys went out for
sports this year and are showing both enthusiasm and ability. Several are now play-

ing on the second team in basketball and
a.s substitutes in football.
Several Freshmen went out for band
this year and we hope to have as much
musical ability when we're Seniors as the
Seniors of today have.
In General Science class we have studied a branch of the army air corps. We
made model airplanes for recruits to study
in different parts of the country. We only
hope that this will help bring about a
speedier victory for the United States. This
same class made miniature model homes
and inside furnishings.
We started a new club called the "Student Aeronautics Corps." In the beginning only Freshmen were admitted. It is
the aim of this club to make more model
airp!anes and to learn all we can about the
identification of planes.
This year everyone is in gym due to the
new "Victory Corps" recently started in
school. Although many were not accustomed to such vigorous exercise, we all
wrvi.ved.
We gave an assembly program in
April. It was a play entitled "The Mummy Steps Out."
This, the class of '46, all hope to come
back next year and join the rank of Sophomore.

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SCHOOL SONG
And when those Wilmot High boys fall in line,
We're going to sing for them another time,
It's for the school that we all love so wellWe're going to yell and yell and yell and yell and yell,
And then we'll fight, fight, fight for everyone
Until all of our games are won,
And then we'll sing, sing, sing, sing, sing again-sing again,
Wilmot High. U-rah-rah!

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Standing·-Mr. Schnurr, I. Wilson, F. Haase, W. Bailey, M. Burmeister, J. Bernhoft, L. Schuelke, J. Mitchell, M. Richter, R. Linkus, R. Roanhaus, A. DeBell, F. Anderson, W. Bryant, Mr. Frank.
Kneeling-T. Johnson, E. Anderson, J. Swartz, H. Richter, G. Fait, R Sheahan, E. Robers, R. Schmidt,
J. Berry, R. Jahns, W. Schnurr, V, Stockwell.

Football for Physical Fitness
APPROXIMATELY twenty-five men answered the call of our new coach, Mr.
Frank, for football candidates. Many veterans from last year's team returned to the
practice field, accompanied by newcomers
who came out to try to earn the coveted
"W." This year's squad was under the
capable leadership of Mickey Robers, who
was selected to captain this year's team by
last year's lettermen. After four weeks of
hard, strenuous practice the team was in
excellent shape to take on their first opponents, East Troy.
East Troy was able to hold Wilmot
scoreless in the first half, while chalking up
six points for themselves. During the half,
Coach Frank gave the boys a pep talk that
added that certain something that brought
them their only touchdown of the game.
East Troy then forged ahead again on a
line plunge from the 3 yard line. This second score was sufficient to win the game by

a 12 to 6 margin. The game was filled with
8Xcitement and thrills up until the final gun
sounded.
Our next conference game was with
Waterford. The Wilmot boys did not get
rolling until after the first half was completed. The second half was filled with
much excitement as Wilmot hung up three
touchdowns in rapid succession. The superb
lint: play of our boys held the Green and
White clad team scoreless and enabled our
backfield men to make many sizeable
gains. Dutch Haase, "Tud" Burmeister,
Mickey Robers, and Marv Richter again
proved to be the main offensive threats
during the entire game. The final score
was Wilmot 18, Waterford 0.
The third game of the season was
played against a powerful team from Mukwonago. It was a nip and tuck battle from
start to finish, with the score ending in a
19-19 deadlock. Wilmot's passing attack
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was not functioning quite right, while the
boys from Muwonago completed a good
percentage of theirs. These passes proved
to be the turning point in the game. Wilmot scored on the third play of the game,
but Mukwonago made up this deficit and
continued until the final gun sounded.
The game between Rochester and Wilmot proved to be one of the best battles
ever staged on Wilmot's gridiron. Each
member of the team played with all the
vim and vigor he possessed. The line play
of such stars as DeBell, Roanhaus, Mitchell,
Sheahan was noticed by everyone who attended the game. Each team scored one
touchdown, but the most important play of
the game was the successful point after
touchdown kick by center Dick Schmidt.
Rochester scored their lone touchdown in
the final minutes of play, but the strong

line play of Wilmot prevented their try for
the extra point.
The season ended in a blaze of glory
with Wilmot defeating a tough eleven from
Walworth by the score of 6-0. Wilmot was
deprived of a touchdown in the second
quarter when the officials didn't allow a
touchdown made by Captain Mickey
Robers, who ran 70 yards after intercepting
a Walworth pass. Several times during the
game Wilmot stopped Walworth from
scoring by holding them on their one and
two yard lines. This game completed one of
w-ilmot's most successful seasons.
The team loses the following stars by
graduation. AI DeBell, Bob Sheahan,
George Fait, Irv Wilson, Jim Mitchell,
Frank Anderson, and Willard Bryant.
Marv Richter, triple-threat halfback, has
been elected to captain next year's team.

G. Fait

W. Bryant

B. Sheahan

J. Mitchell

Back Row-I. Wilson, Coach Frank, W. Bryant, A. DeBell, J. Mitchell, F. Anderson.
Front Row-B. Sheahan, M. Robers, G. Fait.

F. Anderson
M. Burmeister
M. Robers
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T. Johnson
V. Stockwell

A. DeBell

1st Row-F. Kriska, G. Fait, M. Richter, L. Fischer, D. R:chards, F. Haase, R. Allen.
2nd Row-Mr. Schnurr, T. Johnson, H. Richter, K. Hackbarth, R. Roanhaus, J. Bernhoft, W. Hubhud,
A. DeBell, Mr. Frank.
3rd Row-W. Schnurr, R. Shotlitf, G. Church, J. Swartz, D. Schmidt, J. Richter, J. Manning.

Basketball Tearn Cops Championship
After an interval of ten years Wilmot again produced a champion basketball team.
Under the guidance of Coach Frank, the team progress0d until they were considered the
team that would take the conference championship.
After winning three non-conference games, we played the following conference
game.s:
Wilmot 33-Rochester 30
Accuracy from the free throw line provided the
margin of victory for the Red and White over a
strong Rochester quintet. This game was one of the
season's outstanding games. Marvin Richter, star
Junior forward, led the Wilmot attack with 14 points.

ruling deprived Wilmot of a win and also of a clear
conference record.
Wilmot 36-Norris Farm 25
After the loss to Waterford the boys played
Norris Farm. The boys from the foundation put up
a good fight but were not equal to the cagers from
Wilmot.

Wilmot 29-Mukwonago 21
Our first home game was played against Mukwonago. The team seemed to be working more as a
unit for this game, and at the final whistle, Wilmot
was found on the long end of the score.

Wilmot 39-Union Grove 25
A first half scoring splurge proved to ;be the
margin of victory over a strong quintet from Union
Grove. Our offensive power slackened in the second
half, but the wide margin obtained in the first half
proved to be sufficient to win the fourth consecutive
victory of the year. Richards and Richter were the
main scoring eogs in Wilmot's offense. Ri~hards
scored 10 points while Richter had 16 to his credit.

Wilmot IS-Waterford 19
The only loss suffered by our team this year was
at the hands of Waterford. A last basket by Fischer
was nullified when the officials ruled traveling. This
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Wilmot 51-East Troy 15
One of the highest scoring contests of the 194243 season was in the East Troy game. The passing
and team-work was beginning to improve rapidly.
Captain Fischer led the Wilmot scoring with 21
points while Richards co-starred with 14.
Wilmot 27-Rochester 25
The second round found Wilmot keeping their
victory string intact. Their first victims were the
Aggies from Rochester. The game was a close one
from start to ,finish, but the Red and White cagers
never lost the lead they built up in the early stages
of the game.
Wilmot 40-Mukwonago 30
The next assignment for the Wilmot boys was
to take on Mukwonago. The offensive power of the
team was great during the first part of the game,
with Wilmot scoring 21 points in the first quarter.

encounter. The lead exchanged hands many times
throughout the contest, but a scoring spell in the last
few seconds of play enabled the boys to come out on
the long end of the score.
Wilmot 40-Union Grove 24
Homecoming at Wilmot was a huge success this
year. The sharpshooting of the team and the fine
defensive work displayed gave the crowd a real thrill.
This victory was the eleventh straight for the cagers.
Wilmot 48-East Troy 24
The final game of the regular season was played
at East Troy. It was necessary to win the game to
take possession of the championship. East Troy put
up a hard fight, but it was not enough to knock us
out of a championship.
Tourney Facts
Wilmot won the opening contest by defeating
Walworth 27-20, but lost in the finals, in an overtime,
to Rochester by a score of 32-28.
Wilmot ended their most successful season in
the history of the school, books showing that they
had won 17 games in 19 attempts.
This year's team suffers the loss of Captain Len
Fischer, George Fait, regular guard, Dick Allen and
Ken Hackbarth, substitute forwards. Don Richards
is to captain next year's team, which hopes to fill
the positions left by the graduating Seniors.

Wilmot 37-Waterford 27
Wilmot avenged an earlier defeat at the hands
of Waterford by topping them when they played here
in the return game. The Wtilmot cagers made 13
out of 14 of their free throws. This consistency and
fine defensive work gave Wilmot the lead.
Wilmot 45-Norris Farm 36
Wilmot traveled to Norris Farm for their next
D. Allen

M. Richter

L. Fischer

G. Fait

D. Richards

•
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R. Roanhaus

Standing-D. Richards, D. Allen,
J. Mitchell, W. Bryant, G. Fait, R.
Roanhaus. Sitting-M. Robers, J .
Berry, D. Haase, A. DeBell,
L. Fischer

Standing-J. Schwartz, V. Stockwell, R. Roanhaus, A. DeBell, L. Schuelke, L. Fischer, L. Anderson,
Mr. Schnurr.
Kneeling-D. Richards, R. Robers, E. Robers, F. Haase, M. Richter, M. Schenning, G. Maleski, R. Sheahan.

Baseball Champs for 1942
THE Wilmot High School baseball team
emerged from the 1942 season with another championship chalked up for them. By
winning the conference championship this
season the boys made it eleven consecutive
seasons in which they have won the championship, sharing it only once during these
years. This year's team was under the
capable leadership of Principal Schnurr,
who capably filled the place of Mannie
Frey, our former coach, who left for the
navy. Mr. Schnurr proved his ability as
manager and coach of the team of
champs.

merit were: Dutch Haase, Marv. Richter,
AI DeBell, and Gaylord Maleski.
The team produced here at Wilmot this
year was probably one of the strongest ever
formed by this school. Each position on the
field was ably taken care of by the regulars
with able substitutes ready to replace at all
times. The hitting and fielding of the
team as a whole raised percentages formed
by last year's championship team.
Wilmot played a total of seven games
this year. Five of which were conference
games, while two were against a non-conference rival from Zion, Illinois. During
these seven games Wi:mot suffered only
one setback. This was in the final game of
our home series with Zion. This one loss
was the first suffered by our team in the
last five years of competition. Wilmot
avenged this only loss by giving Zion a
beating in the second game here at Wilmot.
The five conference games this year were
played against Waterford, Rochester, East
Troy, Mukwonago, and Norris farm.

The team was composed of many veterans from last year's championship team
and was greatly bolstered by some first
class newcomers. Some of the veterans
from last year's team were: Andy Anderson, second base; Dick Robers, left field;
Len Fischer, third base; Mickey Robers,
catcher; Norm Schwartz, pitcher; Pete
Wilde, catcher, and Don Richards, pitcher.
Some of the newcomers who proved their
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G. A.A.
1st Row-M. Jerde, E. Epping, P.
McCarthy, .T. Richter, M. Davis,
M. Ep,ping, E. Burmeister.
2nd Row-Miss Dake, V. Schenning, D. Waldo, B. Church, C.
Hollister, J. Wertz, B. Robers,
J. Joerndt.

B. A. A.
Front Row-J. Swartz, R. Jahns, D.
Schmidt, R. Linkus, D. Allen, G.
Fait, M. Robers, B. Hubbard, D.
Richards, W. Bryant, P. Retzinger, F. Kriska, D. Haase.

B. A. A. (Cont.)
2nd Row-Mr. Schnurr, M. Schenning, F. Andersen, R. Griffin,
J. Bernhoft, H. B€rnhoft, W. Bailey, M. Richter, R. Roanhouse, L.
Fischer, A. DeBell, V. Stockwell,
R. Stoxen, J. Mitchell, M. Burmeister, D. Joerndt, T. Johnson,
Mr. Frank.
3rd Row-G. Churc.'!, B. Sheahan,
G. Robers, G. Metzner, E. Lancour, D. Schmidt, B. Elfers, K.
Hackbarth, H. Richter, T. Dean,
G. Andersen, B. Brooks, B. Baysinger, E. Lancour, R. Shotliff,
G. Richter, B. Schnurr, D. Hinderer, J. Manning.

B. A. A.

G. A. A.
ACCU~.i (J.H kalilt

().H.

--~ kalilt. ~

~m~

Last fall a group of ardent girl enthusiasts formed the Girls' Athletic Association.
Their main purpose was to carry out a
sports program for health and entertainment. While weather permitted, the girls
enjoyed baseball one night a week after
school. Later basketball came into the
spotlight.
In co-operation with the national effort
to promote physical education to "build
up" the youths of the nation, the G. A. A.
received permission from the Student Council and Office to hold meetings at noon on
Wednesdays and also to make it possible
for the members who wish to participate
to be excused at 11 :45.
To show our appreciation for the
Championship Basketball Team, we entertained the A and B squads at a dinner, followed by games and dancing.

Every year since this organization was
first started the officers, membe~s, and faculty advisors have been trying to get more
of the boys attending school to take part
in the various sports and activities. Taking
part in such sports as basketball, baseball,
and football, not only builds a person's
body, but also improves the character of a
person.
This organization is open to all boys
who attend school. The main aim is to increase the athletic program so that more of
the boys may take part and enjoy the thrill
of representing Wilmot in one of the major
sports. This year we had a very successful
season in all sports, producing champions
in both basketball and baseball.
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W CLUB
1st Row-E. Robers, F. Andersen,
G. Fait, J. Mitchell, L. Fischer,
R. Roanhaus, M. Richter.
2nd Row-Mr. Schnurr, W. Bailey,
M. Burmeister, R. Linkus, A. DeBell, W. Bryant, D. Richards, Mr.
Fra.nk.
3rd Row-R. Sheahan, R. Schmidt,
V. Stockwell, F. Kriska, F. Haase.

CHEERLEADERS
Phyllis Richards, Pat McCarthy,
Ruth R.ichter, Virginia Peterson,
Ruth Vogel.
·

uwu Club

Cheerleaders Cheer
for Victory

Earn Stripes

In September, 1942, the cheerleaders
fell in line for inspection. In the ranks we
sighted five regulars, two of whom are
t;eniors, Ruth Richter and Ruth Vogel; two
more are juniors, Pat McCarthy and Virginia Peterson, and one sophomore, Phyllis Richards. The others are representatives of the freshman and sophomore
classes.

Before a person can wear the coveted
"W" on a sweater or jacket, he must have
proven himself worthy of it. Each member of this club does not join by merely
signing his name on a sheet of paper. He
must work diligently and faithfully in the
sport in whi.ch he partakes, before he can
become an honorary member.
The "W" isn't just another something
that is sewed on a sweater, but something
that the wearer is very proud of. The "W's"
worn by the different fellows around
school tell the pupils that he has done
something good for which he has been rewarded. So the next time you see a "W"
on a jacket, think of it as something symbolizing a job well done.

This year the cheerleaders were
awarded for their excellent work with two
new uniforms, which are worn by the seniors. The new uniforms are red and white
satin and are made in military fashion.
The cheerleaders are proud to say that
we saw both the football and basketball
teams through a successful season. It was
our honor to be able to cheer for our team
at the District Basketball Tournament.
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LIBRARY CLUB
A. Epping, B. Church, A. Voller, A.
Cook, D. Gilmore, L. Stohr, J. Nelson, L. Nelson, S. Jeffris, R. Paasch,
G. Waldo, M. Sp,ears, F. Dix, Miss
Kolar, D. Schenning.

DRAMATICS CLUB
1st Row-L. Nelson, G. Fait, F. Dix,
Miss Winans, G. Waldo, D. Allen,
A. Frank, J. Wertz.
2nd Row-S. Jeffris, A. Barber, C. Andrews, G. Ehlert, J. Hartnell, V.
Fait, R. Vngel, D. Waldo.
3rd Row-V. Schenning, E. Burmeister, D. Joerndt, C. Kohout, W.
Bryant, J. Mitchell, J. Joerndt, R.
Paasch.

Librarians

Dramatic Club

Jea~tn !J.'I ~omr;

~d.po.~ Aia.mp ~ale

The Library Club is an organization
open to all girls who are interested in gaining greater knowledge and new enjoyment
in the world of books. With Miss Kolar to
guide us and the election of Grace Waldo,
Frances Dix, and Shirley J effris as her assistants we marched forward to take
charge of the library. Each period of the
day, librarians assist those who want books,
and straighten the library and magazine
rack. This gives the girls experience which
may prove useful in later life.
This year, renewed interest has been
shown in the fields of aviation and mechanics. To accommodate those readers who
are interested, we have replenished our
shelves with many new practical and fundamental .books. We also have a new
supply of non-fiction and fiction books.

With the beginning of a new year the
Dramatics Club again opened its doors to
all would-be actors, actresses, and grease
paint artists.
The new staff of officers elected included Grace Waldo, president; Dick Allen,
vice president; Frances Dix, secretary and
treasurer; and George Fait, Student Council representative. Miss Winans acts as our
faculty advisor.
Our program of meetings was begun
with a demonstration on the application of
stage make-up. We sponsor the sale of
War Savings Stamps in school. So far the
sales have been quite .successfully conducted. The student body is back of the sale
and we feel we are doing our bit to win the
war.
With the advent of gas rationing, our
meetings were discontinued and our activities limited to make-up and work on
class plays.
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Commercial Club
.iJ.adu Adroo.L Fpe~z-

Paper Staff
.io.mo.IJ/l(J.W.{L jou~tnalidt

The Commercial Club, which was
founded about fourteen years ago, has survived anoE1er school term. The Club's
chief purpose is to aid those whose ambition is to embark some day upon the commercial world. It also furthers the inclination that some students have toward Journalism, as the members of this organization elect the chosen few who dutifully put
out the monthly school paper. This is the
Cl.ub's chief source of income, which enables it to present the hard-earned typing
pins to honored students each year.
Mr. Frank, the club advisor, has done
a splendid job, even though the activities
have been few this year. We are proud of
our accomplishments as members of this
club and we hope to continue our work
next year.

The most awaited moment here at Wilmot is the publishing of our monthly paper.
In this paper is found not only the news of
various units of the school but also the
latest and best gossip of the month. Prior
to the actual issuing of the paper there is
a frenzied rush to make the deadline. Then
from the first writings till the final issue is
produced is a long story of hard work and
fruitless toil.
Behind this cyclone of energy let loose
in the Commercial Room during publication is the steady guiding hand of Mr.
Frank. Because of his worthy advice, understanding, and helpfulness our school
paper has appeared each month to help
brighten our days at Wilmot High.

COMMERCIAL CLUB
Sitting-G. Richter, D. Joerndt, G.
Fait, R. Allen, J. Mitchell.
Standing-J. Nelson, L. Nelson, F.
Dix, R. Manning, J. Hartnell, Mr.
Frank.

PAPER STAFF
Sitting-J. Nelson, F. Dix, L. Huntoon, R. Vogel.
Standing-L. Nelson, D. Joerndt, J.
Hartnell, R. Allen, J. Mitchell.

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Girls' Chorus

Dancing Class

1/mell.ic.a M.Hfj4

~o.UJJ, A,n ?OfJ-U~

In these times of great stress and turmoil it is up to our women and girls to back
our working and fighting men with a song,
a smile, and a prayer.
Our Girls' Chorus is an organization
formed for girls who like to sing. Our songs
vary from lusty patriotic songs to real classical pieces. The girls gain a background
in music which is valuable when they enter
the a Cappella Choir. They learn to sing
for the joy of singing.
Our group is only a small part of a
greater group of lusty voices throughout
the nation who join together to "Keep
America Singing."

During the last few years there has
been increased enthusiasm shown in dancing. Miss Barnes has become a great favorite with the students because she teaches
all the modern dance steps, including
waltzes, jitterbugging, rhumbas and tangos.
This year, fifty-seven students take
their lessons on Tuesday during their free
periods. At noon everyone gathers for
practical experience and fun-dancing to
the music provided by the record machine
and Miss Barnes' piano accordion.
We are looking forward with great anticipation to our "Hill Billy Hop" on April
9, featuring a complete orchestra and real
old fashioned square dancing. Other dance
divertissements will be furnished by visiting dancers who are students of Miss
Barnes.

GIRLS' CHORUS
1st Row-J. Nelson, E. Epping, N.
Hegeman, C. Andrews, Miss Piper,
D. Elsey, A. Barber, V. Fait, P.
Elverman.
2nd Row-A. Frank, L. Huntoon, R.
Vogel, S. Jeffris, J. Hartnell, G.
Waldo, L. Nelson, B. Metzner, P.
McCarthy, M. Jerde.
3rd Row-K. Schlax, B. Church, B.
Robers, E. Burmeister, T. Jackson,
F. Dix, V. Schenning, J. Wertz, S.
Jerde, D. Ruppert.
DANCING CLASS
1st Row-A. Frank, V. Peterson, J.
Lubino, D. Ruppert, B. Church, F.
Messmer, E. Burmeister, R. Wilhelm.
2nd Row-N. Gandt, D. Krahn, V.
Fait, F. Dohr, P. Elverman, R. Vogel, R. Schmidt, Miss Barnes, R.
Jahns, L. Nelson, R. Pringle, J.
Hartnell, M. Schenning, N. Hegeman, C. Andrews.
3rd Row-R. Stoxen, A. Cook, M. Burmeister, P. Panknin, V. Stockwell,
L. Huntoon, R. Roanhaus, G. Faber,
T. Jackson, M. Davis, W. Hubbard,
L. Kowalik, G. Fait, J. Nelson, M.
Richter, A. Barl~~r, H. Richter.
4th Row-P. Sha.efer, R. StE:vens, G.
Roepke, D. Elsey, R. Sheahan, S.
Jeffris, M. Sutherland, B. Metzner,
W. Bryant, D. Schenning, R. Shotliff, V. Richards, J. Richter, B. Elverman, W. Schnurr, D. Riffer.

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BAND
Front Row-J. Hartnell, L. Huntoon,
D. Pringle, V. Fait, B. Elverman.
Center Row-A. Barber, J. Nelson, M.
Jerde, R. Stevens, F. Andersen, M.
Anderson, R. Ma.nning, D. Waldo,
E. Allen, N. Gandt.
Back Row-G. Stephens, G. Church,
E. LRncour, N. Paque, C. Andrews,
R. Vogel, M. Schenning, E. Robers,
Miss Piper, R. Pringle, N. Hegeman,
R. Griffin, W. Bryant, K. Schlax.

A CAPPELLA
1st Row-G. Waldo, G. Vander Zee,
P. Elverman, Miss Piper, N. He-geman, C. Andrews, A. Barber.
2nd Row-L. Nelson, R. Griffin, F.
Andersen, R. Manning, E. Allen, E.
Burmeister.
3rd Row-D. Schmidt, T. Dean, R.
Stevens, T. Jackson, K. Schlax, D.
Ruppert.

Band

A Capella Choir

~ j011. Jan!£

~pVUnr; .cluual!L

During the past year our band has survived several setbacks. Soon after our organization, Uncle Sam called our first director, Mr. Fritz.
We then welcomed Miss Piper. Through
her influence, many new numbers were
added to our repertoire. Then we heard
more staggering news. We were to lose
Miss Piper!
We sent out an S. 0. S. Answering our
call for help, Mrs. Schmalfeldt returned to
her old haunts and soon the sounds of a
typical band crashed at her eardrums. ·

The High School A Cappella, although
suffering the same setbacks as the band,
has come through with flying colors. Everyone seemed to be interested in this, the
school's most popular music organization.
In the past year, under the directions of
Mr. Fritz, Miss Piper, and Mr~. Schmalfeldt, we gained the fundamental knowledge of music and set forth our ability to
learn how to sing.
New songs which were destined to become our favorites, included "Listen to the
Lambs" and "Venetian Love Song." Two
other new pieces, "Rain and the River" and
"The Glory of <;9d in Nature," were chosen
for our tournament numbers.
It is our hope that the A Cappella will
live up to its past record and come home
from the tournament with another first
place.

We will not be entered as a classical
band in this year's tournament, but only as
a marching band. We feel sure that, with
our experience in band and with that
gained through our gym exercises, we
should be a first class organization.
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Mrs. Schmalf€ldt Returns
Glamour Girl
King for
a Day

Mammy Yokum & Daisie Mae
Bernice Crowns Bernice

Jud)
Drugstore Bug

Blossom

Speed Demon

Field Day

Jessie SparklN
Noontime Stretch
Beware of That
Charm, Jack!
Gus Cleans Up

Sailor George
Can This he the 6th Period?
Age of Innocence
That Burmeister
Smile
Jerde
Sisters

Sr. Receptionists
Ledger King

Ladies in Waiting
Lights! Action!
Camera!

Playhouse Gang
Saludos Amigos!

Home Folks
Lt. Frank
Miss Weiler

Slushpump Section

With Due Apologies to
Emily Post

Cheerleaders Win W's

Airplane Spotters

Jh, Boy! Nut Bread

Lockheed, Jr.

fhru Thick anrl Thin
li'aculty Relaxes
Writing Script
Love in Bloom

Pfc. Vogel on
Leave
Queen of Cuisine
Ann at Work
Can She Sew a
Fine Seam?

Prom Trotters

UM! Pah! Pah!
The Mighty Three
Studying or .
?
Cash on Hand

Campus Beauties
Freeman Gives the Dope
On the Navy
A Problem in Algebra
Seniors Su11ning
Johnny Clover

Allen and Richards Provide Visual Education
THE possibility of broadening the field
of education by visits to museums and other educational and interesting .spots is very
limited. With the intrvduction of movies
in schools, many experiences otherwise impossible to have or to see are brought to
life. Movies are a new medium of communication that are magnificent in their potentialities and almost unsurpassed in their
broad influence on human behavior.
Limited as it is to two-dimensional
representation, it nevertheless has potentially the elements of color and of sound
that add to the illusion of reality and make
it the most powerful of the pictorial tools
of education that have been devised by
man. Its full possibilities and its most effective use in education remain to be developed in the future.
Through the efforts of the students and
faculty in putting on last year's carnival,

we were able to purchase a movie camera,
complete with a sound system. This year
the money from the carnival was used to
buy films for the education and entertainment of the entire school. Our first films
were short, educational features, including travelogues and industrial shorts. Later
in the school year, after special arrangements with Universal Pictures we presented our first feature film. The name of the
picture was "Captain Fury" and the student body enjoyed it whole-heartedly. We
hope to have more pictures like this in the
future but because of the uncertainty of
ordering rights we cannot hope to have too
many. The machine was operated by Dick
Allen, a .Senior, and Don Richards, a Junior, who will become Senior operator next
fall. Hats off to Mr. Schnurr, the student
council, and the operators for making it
possible to have these pictures.
[ 36]

Elaine Allen
"Jess"
G. A. A. 1, 3; Dramatics 1, 3; Student Council 3; Com. Club 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1, 4; Girls Chorus 1; Class Play 3;
Operetta 1.

Richard Allen
"Scoop"
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4, Vice Pres.
4; Basketball 4; Com. Club 4, Vice Pres. 4;
Echo Staff 4; Paper Staff 4; Movie Operator
4; Class Sec. and Treas. 1.

Frank Andersen
"Butch"
Transferred from Leo High School in Junior
Year; Football 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Sec. 4; A Cappella 3, 4; B. A. A. 3, 4; F. F. A. 3; W Club
3, 4; Boys' Chorus 3.

Herbert Bernhoft
"Herb"
Band 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 1;
Dancing 3.

Willard Bryant
"Woody"
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2,
3, 4; Operetta 2; Class Play 2, 3; Judging
Team 3; Football 4; W Club 4; Dancing 4.

Mary Jane Davis
"Red"
Class Play 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 4; Dancing 2, 4.

Alfred DeBell
"Hoo-Koo"
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Sec. 2, 3;
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; W Club 3, 4; Baseball
3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Boys'
Chorus 1, 2; Operetta 2; Judging Team
1, 2, 3.

Frances Dix
"Fran"
Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1, 2; G.
A. A. 1, 2, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Dramatics
Club 3, 4, Sec. and Treas. 4; Operetta 1, 2;
Dancing 1; Com. Club 3, 4; Newspaper
Staff 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Library
Club 3, 4.

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William Eichinger
"Bill"
Transferred from Kenosha High School in
Senior Year.

Bernice Elverman
"Six-Gun"
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Dramatics Club 1; Class Play 2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2;
Operetta 1, 2; Dancing 1, 4; Band 2, 3, 4;
Carnival Queen 4.

George Fait
"Fait"
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4,
President 3; Student Council 4; Com. Club
3, 4; Student Council 3, President 4; Band
1, 2, 3; W Club 4; Dancing Class 2, 3, 4;
Echo Staff 4; Class Play 2; Paper Staff 3;
Vice President of Class 4; Carnival King 3;
Camera Club.
Lennard Fischer
"Fish"
Basketball 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4;
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4; Class
President 4; Class Student Council 1, 3,
Pres. 3; Carnival King 2; Class Play 2; W
Club 2, 3, 4; Echo Staff -4; School Treas. 4,
Assistant Treas. 3; Spoon 3.

Willis Freeman
"Freeman"
Eoys' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3; B. A. A.
2, 3; Dramatics 3, 4.

Raymond Griffin
"Grif"
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2, 3; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Judging Team 2; B. A. A. 2,
3, 4; Football 3; Class Play 2, 3; F. F. A. 1,
2, 3.

"Ken"
Kenneth Hackbarth
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Chorus 1, 2; Judging Team 3; Operetta 1.

June Hartnell
"Blossom''
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Com. Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2,
3, 4; Student Council 4; Sec. and Treas. of
Student Council 4; Operetta 1, 2; Class Play
2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club
1, 3, 4; Echo Staff 2; School Paper Staff 3,
4, Editor 4; Dancing 1, 3, 4; Camera Club 1,
Pres. 1.

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Charlotte Hollister
"Holly"
Girls' Chorus 1: G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Com.
Club 3; Glass Play 2; Operetta 1.

George Huntoon
B. A. A. 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3.

"Hudge"

Thelma Jackson
"Jackie"
Transferred from Lincoln Junior High in
Sophomore Year. Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4: A Cappella 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Home Ec .. Club
3; Operetta 2; Echo Staff 4; Band 3; Vice
Pres. Music Dept. 3; Dancing 2, 3, 4; Baton
Twirling 2.

Shirley Jeffris
"Jeff"
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4;
Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Operetta 1; Library Club 3, 4, Sec. and Treas. 4;
Camera Club 1; Dancing 1, 2, 4.

Myrtle Jerde
"Myrt"
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A.
A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3; Dramatics
Club 3; Class Play 2; Operetta 1.

Donald Joerndt
"Don"
Transferred from Kenosha High School in
Junior Year. Com. Club 3, 4; B. A. A. 3, 4;
Basketball B Teami Dramatics Club 4; Student Council 4.

Warren Kanis
"Sneeze''
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. 1, 2; Basketball B
Team 2, 3.

Charles Kohout
"Chick"
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Class Play 2; Dramatics 4;
Judging Team 3.

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Robert Manning
"Bob"
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys'
Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3;
Dramatics 2, 3; Class Play 2, 3; Com. ClUJb
2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2; Camera Club 1; Cheerleading 1, 2.

Esther Merte'l
"Esther"
Band 1, 2; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Library Club
3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2.

"Jim"
Jimmy Mitchell
Band 1; Dramatics Club 3, 4; CQm. Club 4,
Sec. and Treas. 4; Class Play 2, 3; Echo Staff
2, 4; Camera Club 1; F. F. A. 1; B. A. A~
1, 2, 3, 4.
"

Louise Nelson
"Weezie"
Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1,. 2, 3, 4;
Operetta 1; Dramatics Club 4; Com. Club 4;
Class Play 2, 3; Library Club 3, 4; Echo Staff
4; Dancing 3, 4; Paper Staff 4.

Dorothy Nienhaus
"Dorothy"
·Girls' Chorus 2; G. A. A. 1, 2; Home Ec. Club
3; Class Play 2.

Charlotte Pacey
"Queenie"
Girls' Chorus 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres.
3; Class Play 2, 3; Com. Club 3; Spade 3.

Donald Pringle
"Don"
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 1; F. F. A. 1, 2.

Peter Retzinll,'er
B. A. A. 1, 4.

"Pete"

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Velma Richards
"Red"
G. A. A. 2, 4, Pres. 4; Class Play 2; Dramatics
Club 1; Home Ec. Club 3; CarniVRl Queen 3;
Class Student Council Member 2, 4, Pres. 4;
Class Sec. 3.

Ruth Richter
"Rick"
Cheerleading 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; Girls'
Chorus 1, 2; Baton Twirling 1; Dramatics
Club 3; Class Play 2; Operetta 2; Prom
Queen 1.

Harriet Sakalowski
"Harriet"
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3; Student C:mncil 4,
Vice Pres. Student Council 4; Class Play 2;
Carnival Queen 2; Prom Queen 2; Home Ec.
Club 3; Library Club 3; Class Pres. 2.

Milton Schenning
Band 1, 2, 3, 4;
A. 1, 2, 3.

B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;

Robert Sheahan
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1.

Football 3, 4;

F.

"Milt"
F.

"Bob"
Baseball

Raymond Stoxen
"Stox"
Band 1; Com. Club 1; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Lloyd Terry
"Jeep"
Class Play 2; B. A. A. 2, 3; Judging Team 2.

Georgia Vander Zee
"George"
Band 1; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Home E:!. Club
3; Girls Chorus 1; Class Sec. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2;
Operetta 1; Glass Play 2; Assistant Editor
of Echo 3, Editor 4; Student Aeronautics
Corps 4.

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Ruth Vogel
"Vogel"
Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 2, 3; Class
Play 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2; .Band 2, 3, 4; Baton
Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Cheerleading 4; Dramatics Club 4.

"Dottie"
Dorothy Waldo
Transferred from Kenosha High School Second Semester Junior Year. Band 3, 4; Girls'
Chorus 3: Dramatics Club 4; G. A. A. 4;
Library Club 3 .

Grace Waldo
"Grace"
Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Class
Play 3; Operetta 1, 2; Echo Staff 1, 4; Licbrary Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4.

Margaret Waldo
"Maggie"
Girls' Chorus 1, 2. 3; Band 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2;
Dramatics Club 4; Class Play 2; Library
Club 3.

Irving Wilson
"Curly"
Transferred from Kenosha High School in
Junior Year. Football 3, 4; W Club 3, 4;
Class Pres. 3; B. A. A. 3, Sec. 3; Prom
King 3.

Other Seniors
.John ( J onnie) Sokolski.

Seniors in Service
Wiliiam Eichinger ..................... Navy
Willis Freeman ........................ Navy
Herbert Bernhoft ...................... Navy
Irving Wilson ......................... Army

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SEN I0 RS ..~~.elkci .an -fUi'&.t,
..d,ell.io.u&.L'f ..co.n~Laie ..ike .-/uiull.e
As

"Assembly" sounded September 6,
1939, 53 bevvildered draftees formed ranks
at Wilmot Righ. A little green and somewhat frightened they registered and were
ready for candidate school-Phyllis Taylor became Top Sergeant, Kay Carey wa.;;
chosen Corporal, Dick Allen took it upon
his shoulders to be our business and financial clerk. Len Fischer represented us in
the Student Council. Later in the year we
again went to the polls to choose candi·
dates for the Carnival King and Queen.
Phyllis Taylor and Frankie Derler were
elected and Phyllis reigned at the Carnival, while Frankie served as Gentleman in
Waiting. During this entire drill we were
under the supreme command of Mannie
Frey. Our biggest entertainment was our
assembly program, a melodrama, sponsored by Billy's Butter Biscuits.
As the next year rolled ~.round we find
our buck privates now promoted to the
ranks of Privates First Class. With the new
ranks we chose new commanders. Harriet
Sakalowski took over the position as Top
Kick,. Kay Carey resumed her stand as Assistant, Phyllis Taylor filled the position of
business and financial clerk, and we sent
Velma Richards to Student Council with
our complaints.. It was our honor in our
second year at Wilmot High to have both
our candidates, Harriet Sakalowski and
Len Fischer, reigning at the Carnival. We
entertained the other members of this institute of higher learning with a musical
vaudeville which was well received. Also
as P. F. C.'s it became our duty and privilege to induct at initiation the incoming
rookies, which we did in fine fashion. Captain Frey, in his second year as our Commander in Chief, did a splendid job. During this term we lost about 12 regulars
who transferred to divisions in Kenosha,
Antioch, Milwaukee, and Genoa City.
Promoted again, this time to the rank
of Corporals, we entered the barracks at
Wilmot High in our 3rd year of mental
drilling. The "die was cast" for officers,
with Curly Wilson taking command as
president, Kay Carey resuming the assistant command (for the 3rd year), Velma
Richards taking the clerical work, and Len
Fischer representing us in Student Council.
Chief inspector of our platoon was Major
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Herbert Frank. As has been the custom
in this camp the Junior Division presented
a dramatic enterprise entitled "Ann of
Green Gables," with Ruth Vogel, Grace
Waldo, and Ray Griffin taking the leads.
Before Christmas we received our class
rings which we had eagerly been awaiting.
For our prom we chose South American
decorations. The promenade was led by
Platoon President Curly Wilson and his
Queen, Doris Neumann. The Junior Division won the "Rooster" in the inter-division basketball conference. At the end of
this term we lost several more members.
In 1942, as aple bodied Sergeants,
about 45 members re-entered Wilmot High
for the LAST (we hope) of 4 years of
strenuous training. Giving orders this year
are Len Fische-r, as president; George Fait,
a3 vice president; Georgia Vander Zee, as
secretary and treasurer, and Velma Richards as Student Council representative. We
are also under the able guidance of Professor Schnurr. In keeping with the precedent made two years ago, we elected our
Carnival candidates into the royalty once
again. Our candidates were Bernice Elvc:rm:::tn and Don J oerndt. At the Carnival
our division presented a military musical
program-"A Day at Camp."
Our big
event this year is publishing the "Echo."
We elected Georgia Vander Zee, editor;
Grace Waldo, as her assistant; George
Fait, as business manager, and Dick Allen
as his assistant. The Senior Division elected Velma Richards as Wilmot High
School's candidate to the Good Citizenship
Pilgrimage which is sponsored by the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
We lost three regulars this year; also there
are several members of our class now serving in the armed forces of our country.
They are: Curly Wilson, in the army; Willis Freeman, Bill Eichinger, and Herb Bernhaft, in the navy; and Bob Sarbacker, who
left in 1940, in the marines.
As \Ve look back on our four years at
Wilmot High School, we feel that we have
in every respect been trained to the best
of the teachers' abilities. We are ready to
step out into the world, and with our educational accomplishments, we feel able to
face the post-war world with confidence.

SEN I0 RS 'Who:J. 'Who.
Music

Athletics

Dramatics

June Hartnell
Robert Manning
Thelma Jackson
Frank Anderson

Lennard Fischer
George Fait
Alfred DeBell
Robert Sheahan

Louise Nelson
Grace Waldo
Raymond Griffin
Ruth Vogel

Service

Special Recognition

Scholarship

Ruth Richter
Ruth Vogel
Georgia Vander Zee

Donald J oerndt ..... Carnival King
Bernice Elverman .. Carnival Queen

June Hartnell
Grace Waldo
Charlotte Pacey
Raymond Griffin
George Huntoon

1st Row-G. 'Yaldo, M. Davis, C. Hollister, L . .Fischer, G. Vander Zee, Mr. Schnurr, V. Richards,
G . .Fait, R. Vogel, H. Sakalowski, L. Nelson.
2nd Row--E. Allen, .F. Dix, R. Hichter, S. Jeffris, J. Hartnell, T. Jackson,
D. Waldo, J. Sokolski.

D. Nienhaus,

M. Jerde

3rd How-B. Elverman, R. Allen, G. Huntoon, C. Kohout, W .. Kanis, H. Bernhoft, R. Stoxen, P. Hetzinger, A. DeBell, C. Pacey.
4th Row-H. Sheahan, K. Hackbarth, D. Joerndt, R. Griffin, W. Bryant, J. Mitchell, .F. Anderson, R.
Manning, D. Pringle, M. Schenning.
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We Do Bequeath

•

•

•

•

WE, THE SENIOR CLASS of Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Three, of the Wilmot Union
Free High School, Wilmot, Wisconsin, Kenosha County, do hereby make, publish, and
declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by us at any time heretofore made.

Elaine Allen leaves her vocal ability to
Mr. Frank.

Lennard Fischer leaves his ability to play
basketball to anyone who can handle it.

Richard Allen leaves for Hollywood to be
chief cameraman at lVI. G. M.

Willard Freeman (U. S. Navy) left to become a typical sailor.

Frank Anderson leaves his baritone to
Bob Stevens.

Raymond Griffin leaves to feed hybrid
corn to thoroughbred chickens.

Herbert Bernhoft leaves his Ford to Nanette and Jynny.
Willard Bryant leaves his private stool at
the drug store to Linkus.
Mary Jane Davis leaves her red hair to
Shirley Jerde.
Alfred DeBell leaves his ability to roam
around without passes to Artie Bruen.
Frances Dix leaves her singing ability to
James Seitz.
William Eichinger (U. S. Navy)
his car to Gene Anderson.
Bernice Elverman leaves
Junior.

a

Kenneth Hackbarth leaves his quiet ways
to Bill Hubbard.
June Hartnell leaves to manage the Ford
garage in Salem.
Charlotte Hollister leaves her ability to
sleep in class to Phyllis Panknin.
Gco1·ge Huntoon leaves to become a farmer characteristic to Kenosha county.
Thelma Jackson leaves her ability to
blush to anyone who lacks color.

leaves
Shirley J effris leaves her driving ability to
Stanley Wicks.

lonesome
Myrtle Jerde leaves Wilard B::tiley.

George Fait leaves his jokes to Eddie
Lahodik.

Donald J oerndt leaves Ev Burmeister m
the good care of Darryl Hinderer.

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Warren Kanis leaves his long legs to
Philip Schaefer.

Robert Sheahan leaves English IV and
Miss Weiler in peace.

Charles Kohout leaves his ability to dance
the polka to Mickey Robers.

John Sokolski leaves his place in English
IV, with all the girls, to Donald Krahn.

Robert Manning leaves to replace Phil
Spitalny at the Glen Island Casino.

Raymond Stoxen leaves his position as
soda jerk to his brother Epstein.

Esther Merten leaves her ability to argue
to Alex Legler.

Lloyd Terry leaves his nickname, "Jeep,"
to Bill "Alfalfa" Elfers.

James Mitchell leaves his double joints to
Grace Stephens.

Georgia Vander Zee leaves in a B-52 for
Newcastle, Delaware.

Louise Nelson leaves her sweet operatic
voice to Bob Baysinger.

Ruth Vogel leaves her position as drum
majorette to Colleen Andrews.

Dorothy Nienhaus leaves her soft spoken
manner to Jean Richter.

Dorothy Waldo leaves her horse to Miss
Dake for use when her "B" book expires.

Charlotte Pacey leaves her athletic ability to the Freshies.

Grace Waldo leaves her ability as an
English student to Dutch Haase.

Donald Pringle leaves his French horn to
Alice Cook.

Margaret Waldo leaves her dates with
Don Pringle to Annabel Frank.

Peter Retzinger leaves his black hair to
Darwin Voss.

Irving Wilson (U. S. Army) leaves his sex
appeal to John Swartz.

Velma Richards leaves her pleasing personality to Lorraine Brooks.

We, Seniors of 1943, leave to the underclassmen the following:

Ruth Richter leaves her temper to Virgiline Fait.

Juniors: Our ability to reign supreme
over any and every class in school.

Harriet Sakalowski leaves her ability to
captain a baseball team to Dorothy Gilmore.

Sophomores: Our ability to excell in athletics and music.

Milton Schenning leaves his trombone to
Jack Berry.

Freshmen: Our ability to reach our goal
from the first year on.

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A Glimpse
MY name is Elmer. I am a rat. For six
years I have lived in Wilmot High School.
The other day, my Grandpa Mort came over
and _brought his time machine along. As I sat
gazing into the glass visor, this is what I saw.
First of all I saw myself, old and gray, with a
long beard. I didn't recognize the place where
I was, at first, but gradually I became accustomed to my surroundings. Sure enough, it
was the old gym. It was all decorated with
red, white and blue paper and flags flying everywhere. I turned and asked Grandpa what
the celebration was and this is what he said:
"Grandson, a long war has just ended and
all of these. officials are meeting at the gym to
discuss the peace. Watch, Elmer, and tell me
what you see."
Many important looking people were
scurrying up the stairs. The year is 194? and
the gymnasium has been designated as the
place to hold the conference.
The shrill notes of a bugle cut through the
air as Dorothy Waldo blew Assembly on a tin
horn. Dorothy is the only woman in the Cavalry. President Fischer pounded his gavel on
the desk and shouted, "Order, Order!"
Bob Sheahan yelled out, "I'll have a Pepsi, Fish." Bob, as you all undoubtedly know,
has just written a best seller, "How to Drive
Your Teacher Mad in Six E.asy Less.ons."
After the room quieted down, with the
help of George Fait, ex-M. P., Georgia Vander Zee read the minutes of our last meeting
and announced our financial embarassment.
Georgia just flew in from Delaware, where
she is .stationed with the WAFS.
The business meeting opened with a talk
by George Huntoon on the subject, "Future
Peace Terms" or "How to Get Along With
Your Mother-in-Law." He was followed by
two of Kenosha county's most able farmers,
Milt Schenning and Ken Hackbarth, who
talked on "How to Raise Thoroughbred
Chickens." Myrtle Jerde, now Mrs. Willard
Bailey, took great interest in the speech, as
she and Willard own a farm, where they specialize in rais.ing chickens that won't crow
early in the morning.

All of a sudden everyone in the building
turned, so they could see what was causing
the commotion. It was the grand entrance of
Rep. Senator Don Pringle and Acting Governor Warren Kanis. A great cheer went up
(and so did the roof).
After they had taken their bows, the main
feature began. The curtains parted and the
beautiful strains of "When They Played the
Polka" floated through the air, as the Manning Barefoot Ten made with the corn. The
nimble figures of Richter and Kohout, the
dance team that has been making .such a sensational hit at the Chicago theatre, danced,
struggled, fell, and finally staggered through
their famous rendition of the polka. A great
round of applause went up from the audience
and the members of the band stood up and
took a bow. I was able to catch a glimpse of
some of the players-Frank Anderson in the
bass section; Ray Griffin, who plays a mean
sax, and Jessie Allen, who gives out with the
ji.ve on the broom and cigar pox. Then for a
little specialty, Thelma Jackson, Jessie and
Ruth Vogel, famous trio known as "The Lemon Sisters," sang "Here Comes the Navy."
Everyone thought that was great and then
Louise Nelson and Frances Dix sang an excerpt from the opera, "Auf Fooder Se Hen."
They really went over big, especially when
they swung the second chorus.
We were honored with the presence of
Petrovich Retzinger; who plays second fiddle
with the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra,
and he played u.s a selection entitled "The
Prelude in P Sharp Major and Minor." The
program was suddenly interrupted when a
blood curdling scream sounded through the
rafters. It was Dorothy Nienhaus.
She
claimed she had seen a man crawling up and
down the aisle. The M. P., George Fait,
rushed to see what caused the disturbance,
and everyone was relieved to find out that it
was only Professor Jimmy Mitchell from the
Sub Normal U. still trying to find out the answer to his most baffling question, "If the
moon is made of green cheese, why doesn't
it stink?"

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Into the Future
Everyone looked up when the roar of a
low flying airplane droned in their ears. AI
DeBell "tore" outside and "tore" back in
again, telling us that it was Herb Bernhoft
and his private secretary, Mary Jane Davis,
coming in "On a Wing and a Prayer." AI, as
I must tell you, has just broken the new world
record in runni.ng the mile in only 3 hours. He
claims that he owes all of his success to right
living, plenty of sleep, and Wheaties 3 times
a day.
From the balcony came the following
shouts: "Peanuts, popcorn, cracker jack,
junk in every box!" Wondering who? None
other than our little vendor, Dick "Scoop"
Allen. He was doing a good business, too.
Jeep Terry sat through all the performances with his bean shooter. It seems that
some one told him one of the actors was going
to do a bubble dance.
I ran down the aisle. I didn't think anyone saw me, but suddenly two soldiers
screamed and jumped upon their chairs.
Pardon me, they weren't soldiers, just
WAACs, Maggie and Grace Waldo. The girls
left their winter homes in Wilmot several
years ago and took up light housekeeping in
the )Jarracks at Fort Des Moines. I quickly
crawled up Mr. Schnurr's pant leg and remained out of sight till the crowd calmed
down.
Woody Bryant and Shirley J e:ffris barged
upon the stage and began a demonstration of
their ability to dance ballet. After the dance,
Lennard asked Woody if it didn't hurt him to
stand on his toes. "No," he said, "after the
first two hours of banging your toes up
against a brick wall, the rest doesn't matter."
Shirley teaches dancing at Wilmot High.
Just then Jerk J oerndt flew in the room
and announced that he was just done with
K. P. and that he wanted to help us peel out
some peace terms.
The band struck up some maYtial music
and in the door walked our returning heroes.
Willie Freeman and Bill Eichinger led the parade, dressed in their uniforms of blue. Curly Wilson, who had just zoomed in on his
motorcycle, followed singing, "Curly Got a

Zero." He had left his mules, and we don't
mean bedroom slippers, tied to the post in
Colorado.
J onnie Sokolski and June Hartnell were
next on the program. They gave a speech and
demonstration on "How to Find the Best
Se~s in a Dark Theatre Without Sitting on
Somebody's Lap." Most of it was old stuff to
the gang.
In the audience I saw Charlotte Hollister
and Charlotte Pacey, alias Holly and Queenie.
From latest gossip, I gather that Holly is
eagerly awaiting the return of her marine and
Queenie is a school teacher in Milwaukee.
(Whatever happened to thos.e "wicked"
jokes she could tell?)
Now is the time for me to make my appearance again. I crawled out of Mr.
Schnurr's pant leg and decided to go up front
and sit by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stoxen. You will
remember Mrs. Stoxen as the former Esther
Merten. They had to leave as soon as I got
there-so they could prepare the refreshments for the crowd. Ray, as you know, owns
and operates the Stoxen Emporium for Sloppy
Sundaes. Esther is his short order clerk. She
inherited the ability from the days when she
used to cook in the cafeteria at High School.
Bernice Elverman and Velma Richards
seem to have enough men around them these
days. And why shouldn't they? They are
Red Cross nurses.
Harriet Sakalowski and Dorothy Nienhaus are now experienced beauticians. They
have just written a book, "Care for Your Hair
for Your Country." It really did look funny
to see them with Heinie haircuts.
The program is now over and President
Fischer arises to make the farewell address.
"We met here to discuss the peace of the
nation. So far we didn't do a thing, but we
all had a darned good time."
Grandpa Mort leaned back in his chair
and lit his pipe and said, "Yes, Elmer, that's
the way things go." Then he put on his coat
and taking his time machine, wagged his tail
and left me, saying, "I'll be back next year,
Elmer, and we'll look in on the class of '44."

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G. Fait, L. Fischer, J. Hartnell, Miss Kolar, V. Fait, L. Huntoon, L. Nelson, G. Vander Zee, T. Jackson,
G. Waldo, K Burmeister, J. Mitchell, R. Allen.

ECHO STAFF ~ ~
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business Manager

Georgia Vander Zee
Grace Waldo
George Fait

Assistant Business Manager

Dick Allen

Athletic Editor
Junior Editor

Lennard Fischer
Loretta Huntoon

Sophomore Editor
Freshman Editor

Evelyn Burmeister
V irgiline Fait

Snapshot Editor

Jimmy Mitchell

Typists

-

{ Thelma Jackson
Louise Nelson
Miss Kolar

Faculty Advisor

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The Year in Review
September

8

19
24
25
October
23
November 13
December 23
February
5
26
26
March
1
26
April
10
May
1
7

21
June

8

10
11

School Opens
Mr. Fritz leaves for the Army
Miss Piper Arrives
Initiation Dance
Football Homecoming and Dance
Carnival
Christmas Party
Basketball Homecoming and Dance
Basketball Tournament
Miss Piper Leaves
Mrs. Schmalfeldt Comes
Junior Class Play
Solos played at Music Tournament
Group Competition at Music Tournament
Senior Class Play
Junior Prom
Senior Class Night
Commencement
School Closes

For his good humor
For his readiness to help at any time
For his patience even late at night
For keeping our school spic and span
We heartily thank Gus Neumann and his
assistants.

Ken Long
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Gus Neumann

Our Sincere Appreciation
~o. (!)u~ S(U'-1140/U

Academy Cleaners and Dyers, Burlington, Wis.
Andy's Tavern, Andrew Kowalik, Silver Lake, Wis.
Antioch Ford Garage, Antioch, Hl.
Antioch Lumber and Coal Co., Antioch, Ill.
Antioch News, Antioch, Ill.
Antioch Recreation Parlor, Antioch, Ill.
Auto Electric Service, Burlington, Wis.

Bank of Burlington, Burlington, Wis.
Barden's Store, Kenosha, \Vis.
Beimers I. G. A. Store, Bassett, Wis.
Berry, Gilbert, Building Contractors, Silver Lake,
Wis.
Betty Shoppe, Kenosha, Wis.
Bidinger Music House, Kenosha, Wis.
Brock's Printing and Office Supplies, Kenosha, Wis.
Bruno's Tavern, Salem, Wis.
Bufton, R. T., Hardware Store, Silver Lake, Wis.
Burlington National Bank, Burlington, Wis.

Badger Auto Sales, Salem, Wis.
Badger Paint Store, Burlington, Wis.
Ballantyne, J. P., 501 U. S. National Bank Building,
Kenosha, Wis.

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Callow, Alvah 0., Kenosha, Wis.
Carl's Tog Shop, Burlington, Wis.
Cunningham Buick Go., Burlington, Wis.
Cunningham Hat Shop, Burlington, Wis.
Curtiss, Charles H., General Insurance, Kenosha, Wis.

McDougall Hardware arid Farm Implements, Wilmot, Wis.
Meinhardt Bank, Burlington, Wis.
Morrison's Store for Children, Kenosha, Wis.
Myers' Tavern, Highway 50, Salem, Wis.

Dan Scott, Shoe Repair, Antioch, Ill.
Darnaby's Shoe Store, Antioch, Ill.
Davies-McCall Agency, Inc., Kenosha, Wis.
Dean, George T., Hardware Store, Bassett, Wis.
Dependable Laun(iry and Dry Cleaning, 915 Main St.,
Antioch, Ill.
Dickey's Photo Service, Antioch, Ill.

Nehlsen's Sporting Goods Store, Kenosha, Wis.
Nelson, S. B., Real Estate and Insurance, Antioch, Ill.
Neumode Hosiery Shop, Kenosha, Wis.
Oibertin, P. N., Kenosha's F. T. D. Florist, Kenosha,
Wis.
Old Town Pump, Burlington, Wis.
Otto S. Klass, Clothing Store, Antioch, Ill.

Elfers Motor Freight Lines, Salem, Wis.
Elsie's Specialty Shop, Buurlington, Wis.
Ernst's Book Store, Kenosha, Wis.
Evans, John and Son, Salem, Wis.

Penny, J. C., Co., Inc., Kenosha, Wis.
Perry, Arthur, Optometrist, Burlington, Wis.
Pfennig, Charles H., Inc., Kenosha, Wis.
Pieters Bros., Dry Goods, Ready to Wear, Burlington, Wis.

Farmers' Co-Operative Supply Co., Antioch, Ill.
Farmers' New Era Telephone Go., Wilmot, Wis.
Feldkamp, A. G. Hardware & Carpenter, Salem, Wis~

Reeves Drug Store, Antioch, Ill.
Reinardy, Drugs and Prescriptions, Burlington, Wis.
Richter's Garage, Twin Lakes, Wis.
Richter's Store, Silver Lake, Wis.
Riverside Garage, Blacksmithing and Acetylene
Welding, Wilmot, Wis.
Roepke's Department Store, Twin Lakes, Wis.
Rueter & Hannas, Burlington, Wis.

Gamble's 1Store, Antioch, Ill.
Garb's Travel Shop, Kenosha, Wis.
Gasul's Ready to Wear, Kenosha, Wis.
Gordon's Natural Foods, Kenosha, Wis.
Granzeau, Dr. H. W., Burlington, Wis.
Grenzman, Herman, Painting and Paperhanging, Silver Lake, Wis.

Salem Oak Tavern, Salem, Wis.
Sam's Hitching Post, Hamburgers, Steaks, Hot
Dogs, Borden's Ice Cream-Hillside, Burlington,
Wis.
Sarbacker, F. L., Garage, Bassett, Wis.
Schenning, Martin, Insurance Agency, Silver Lake,
Wis.
Schmidt, Alfred, Salem, Wis.
Schmitz, A. B., General Insurance and Justice of
Peace, Kenosha, Wis.
Schuette Furniture & Undertaking, Burlington, Wis.
Schultz, H. W., Plumbing and Heating, Salem, Wis.
Scott's Dairy, Antioch, Ill.
Shannon, Frank J., Kenosha, Wis.
Shotliff, R. C., Store, Wilmot, Wis.
Siebert, Matt G., Assemblyman, Salem, Wis.
Silver Lake State Bank, Silver Lake, Wis.
Snow White Ice Cream Parlor, Antioch, Ill.
Standard Democrat, The, Burlington, Wis.
Standard Oil Company, Silver Lake, Wis.
Stang, L. J., Furnishings, Goods, Burlington, Wis.
State Bank of Antioch, Antioch, Ill.
Stop and Shop Market, Burlington, Wis.
Styltog Sports Wear, Kenosha, Wis.
Swenson, Ray, Jeweler, Burlington, Wis.

Hanke's Oak Bar-B-Q, Salem, Wis.
Hansen Funeral Home, Kenosha, Wis.
Harbaugh Lumber Co., Twin Lakes, Wis.
Hartnell, A. G., Real Estate of All Kinds, Salem, Wis.
Hartnell Chevrolet Sales, Salem, Wis.
Haskell's Ready to Wear, Burlington, Wis.
Hessler's Drug Store, Silver Lake, Wis.
Hintz, Doctor Max C., Burlington, Wis.
Holbrook, L. H., Jeweler and Optometrist, Kenosha
Wis.
Holtdorf Arthur, Electrician, Silver Lake, Wis.
Household Finance Co., Kenosha, Wis.
Hubbard, C. S., Jeweler and Engraver, Kenosha,
Wis.
Isermann Bros., Kenosha, Wis.
Itzin, William A., Harness and Shoe Shop, Burlington, Wis.
Jefferson Ice Company, Antioch, Ill.
Jeffris Camp, Highways 50 and 83.
Joerndt, AI., Shorewood Terrace, Salem, Wis.
Kellogg Ice Cream Co., Burlington, Wis.
Kenosha College of Commerce, Kenosha, Wis.
Kenosha Evening News, Kenosha, Wis.
Kenosha Friend, Kenosha, Wis.
King's Drug Store, Antioch, Ill.
King's Store, Salem, Wis.
Kra:hn Bros., Service Station and Garage, Salem,
Wis.
Kriska, Frank, Grocery· and Meat Market, Wilmot,
Wis.
Kruckman & Glaser Hardware Co., Burlington, Wis.

Taylor Oil Company, Silver Lake, Wis.
The First National .Bank of Antioch, Antioch, Ill.
The Leader Store, Kenosha, Wis.
Trevor General Store, Trevor, Wis.
Union <Chevrolet Co., Burlington, Wis.
Veto and Mabel's Tavern, Silver Lake, Wis.
Verick's Shoe Store, Burlington, Wis.
Vogelsang's Bakery, Burlington, Wis.
Vogue Beauty Shop, Burlington, Wis.

Lee's Skelgas Co., Wilmot, Wis.
Lepp and Co., Cloth Coats and Furs, .Kenosha, Wis.
Lois, A. H., Feed Co., Bassett, Wis:

Walgreen Drug Store, Kenosha, Wis.
Webb's Variety Store, Gifts and Toy Goods, Antioch,
Ill.
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Wilbur Lumber Co., Silver Lake, Wis.
Williams Department Store, Antioch, III.
Wilmot Drug Store, R. S. Hegeman, Wilmot, Wis.
Wisconsin Southern Gas Co., Burlington, Wis.

Mantes Antioch Cafe, Antioch, Ill.
Mari Anne's (Ladies' Apparel), Antioch, Ill.
McGar_thy, F. C., Distributor of Black Bear Beverages, Kenosha, Wis.

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