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SNIPPETS of SALEM
609 - 1956 Panther
Wilmot Union High School
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Valentine
SNIPPETS of SALEM
609 - 1956 Panther
Wilmot Union High School
Yearbook, no signatures
The yearbook used for this PDF was disassembled and scanned
direct from the original printing.
A photo of the cover exists in the digital files.
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.
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 Larry Hozog in 2006.

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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 ..
Researchers should also refer to the Valentine Digital archives at the SALEM COMMUNITY
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FOREWORD
"This Is Our Life" is the theme of the 1956
Panther. We feel that our varied activities present an interesting story of school life. Throughout the book we portray interpretations of life
as experienced by typical students at Wilmot
High School. You will find familiar phrases
such as "Life Is A Struggle" and "Life Requires
Leadership" are used in our account. By "burning the midnight oil" and watching our teams
go on to victory, we learn to accept triumphs
and disappointments in the spirit of good sportsmanship and as a part of our life.
"This Is Our Life." May your life slip silently into our story as we relate the events of the
school year now closing.
. . . 1956 Annual Staff

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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 well,
We're going to 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 again, sing again,
Wilmot High, U! Rah! .Rah!

MRS. MILLER
Mrs. Ruth Miller has been our class advisor all through OUR LIFE
AT W. H. S. and no one could have been more sincerely interested in
our well-being or more completely competent as our advisor. We would
consider this book incomplete if it were not dedicated to Mrs. Miller
with this sincere expression of our appreciation for her contribution
to whatever success is ours.

Page Six

MR. SCHNURR
Mr. Marlin M. Schnurr, our Principal and also President of the
Southern Lakes Conference, has earned the admiration and respect of
all of us.

His administrative policies have given us an effective school

program by which the hard task of acquiring an education here has
been made pleasant by varied projects for relaxation and enjoyment
that have been a memorable part of OUR LIFE AT W. H. S.

Page Seven

Around the table, I. to r.: Mr. Ray Loth, Mr. M·elvin Lake, Mr. Ervin Rasch, Mr. Stanley Stoxen, treasurer; Mr. Henry Bierdz, President; Mr. Joe Rasch, secretary; Mr. Schnurr, principal; Mr. Alfred Fisher, Mr.
Robert Richter, attorney.

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Behind the scenes of each school day a good deal of planning has gone into everything that we do. Much
time and service is given in securing a better education for the students here by the Board of Education.

Back row: Diane Lois, Janice Reiter, Mr. Schnurr, Karen Richards, and Judy Kleeb. Midde row: Don
Swartz, Sandy Davis, Jim Posch, P·eggy 'rimme·r. Front row: Judy Dix, Everett Benedict, Douglas Mathews,
Jim Bauman.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The members of the Student Council meet each Tuesday, sixth hour, to express their opinions as representatives of various school organizations in matters pertaining to student government. The officers are:
President, Don Swartz; Vice President, Everett Benedict; Secretary, Judy Dix.
Page Eight

Miss Richards taking dictation

from

Mr.

Schnurr.

This is Miss Richards' first
year

as

Principal.

Secretary

to

the

We are indebted

to her for the many services
she performs for us all, which
include keeping
records

and

the school
assisting

in

charting the course of' the
students here.

'The staff elected to put out
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year's

annual

is

follows:
EJDITOR
KAREN ELFERS
ASS'T EDITOR
JAN ICE REITER
BUSINESS MGR .
•JUDY DIX
ASS'T BUSINESS MGR.
MIKE McDONOUGH

Page Nine

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FRANK BUCCI
University of Wisconsin
Coach
Physical Education
Biology

HENRY FRANK
State Teachers College, Kearney,
Neb.; Wisconsin State Teachers
College, Milwaukee.
Bookkeeping
Typing
Civics and Geography

CHESTER KNIGHT
Universiay of Wisconsin, Stout
Institute
Agriculture
Industrial Arts

JOYCE KANTA
University of Cincinnati
Art
Physical Education

RUTH MILLER
Stout Institute
Home Economics
Library

Page Eleven

LAWRENCE STEIN
Whitewater State Teachers College;
University of Illinois; University of
Iowa.
General Business
Shorthand
Office Practice
Office Machines

GENEVIEVE G ULAN
University of Wisconsin
English
Dramatics

MAURICE ROCKWELL
Milton College, Vandercook
Music College
Band
Chorus

MALCOLM ALBY
Whitewater State Teachers
College.
Mathematics
Chemistry
Photography

Page Twelve

ROBERT HANDKE
Drake University
Coach
Science
Physical Education

EUGENE MAMMENGA

RUTH MAMMENGA

State T'eachers College, St. Cloud,
Minnesota; University of Minnesota.
American History
World History
Social Problems

State Teachers College, St. Cloud,
Minnesota; University of Minnesota.
English
Speech
Forensics

SUE DYE

DONNA RICHARDS

Tndiamt State Teachers College; Indiana University.
English
Spanish

Union Free High, Wilmot
Secretary to Principal.

Page Thirteen

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DONALD SWART'Z
Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3z
4. Captain 3; Track 3·, 4; Baseball
1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4, Secretary 3; Boys Chorus
4; Mixed Chorus 4; W Club 1, 2,
3, 4; Student Council 4, Vice President 3; Class Play 3; Intram urals
1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant
1; Valentine Dance King 2.

;MARY ANN AUGUSTINE
Transferred from Chicago in 4th
year.
Mixed Chorus 4; Girls Chorus 4;
Massed Chorus 4; Dramatics Club
4; Dramatics Play 4; Class Play
4: Forensics 4; Solos 4; Library
Club 4.

MARCO CIRONE
T'ransferred from Chicago in 2nd
year.
B. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 3.

PATRICIA EHLERT
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1, 2,
3, 4; Girls Chorus 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4.
Page SiXJteen

JUDITH DIX
G. A. A. 1, 2;, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1, 2,
3, 4; Pep Club 1; Dramatics Club
3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 3; Student Council 4, Secretary; Library Club 1;
Photo Club 4; Commercial Club 3,
4, President 4; Paper Staff 3, 4;
Class Play 3, Student Director 4;
Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus
c1, 2, 3; Class Sec.-Treas. 4; Annual Staff 1, 4; Business Manager
4; Spade 3.

JAMES MINNIS
Intramurals 1, 2; Photo Club 1, 2,
3; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4.

NANCY BOVEE
Transferred from New Lenox in
4th year.
Commercial Club 4; G. A. A. 4;
Intramurals 4; Mixed Chorus 4;
W. H. T. 4, Vice President 4; Class
Play 4.

EVERE'TT' BENEDICT
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W Club 1, 2, 3,
4; Class President 1; Carnival King
2; Student Council 3, 4; President
4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Secretary 2;
President 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,
4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,
2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; GoCaptain 4; Track 2, 3, 4.
Page Seventeen

RONALD CATES
Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1,
2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Basketball 1,
2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. I•'.
A. 1; Pep Club 1.

DEANNA WINTER
Tranferred from Burlington in 4th
year.
Mixed Chorus 4; Band 4; Pep
Band; Intramurals 4; Class Play
4.

RICHARD GRESKOVIAK
Transferred from Chicago in 2nd
year.
B. A. A. 3, 4; F. F. A. 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4.

J ANIGE REITER
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec.-Treas. 2;
W. H. T. 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo Club 4;
Sec.-Treas. 4; Pep Club 1; Commercial Club 3 4; Student Council 4; Dramatics Club 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, -1;
Cheerleader 1, 2, 4; Homecoming
Attendant 1, 3; Class Play 3, ·1;
Girls Chorus 1, 2 3; Mixed Chorus
1, 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 3; Annual
Staff 2, 4; Asst. Editor 4; D. A. R.
3.
Page Eighteen

CHARLES FRANK
Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4;
Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4;
.Golf 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
W Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Annual
Staff 4; Photo Club 2; Student
Council 2; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4;
Boys Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus
2; Massed Chorus 2; Commercial
Club 2, 4; Football Manager 2; Pep
Club 1.

JANICE VAN PATT'EN
Transferred from Kenosha in 3rd
year.
W. H. T. 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Homecoming
Attendant 4; Intramurals 3, 4;
Paper Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4;
Cbss Play Make-up ·1.

MARVIN HUFF
Transferred from Burlington in
2nd year.
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 2, 3, 4.

SUSIE BERGMARK
Li'brary Club 1; Spanish Club 1,
2; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4;
Girls Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 3,
4; Color Guard 2; Intramurals 1,
2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Paper Staff
3; Annual Staff 4; Camera Club 3;
Commercial Club 3, 4; Valentine
Queen 2; Junior Class Play Student Director; Forensics 4.
Page Nineteen

BRUCE MOHNEN
Transferred from Chicago in 3rd
year.
Phc.to Club 3, 4; President 4; Official Annual Photographer 4.

RONALD FABER
W. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2,
3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball
1, 2, 3, 4; Captain 3; Track 1, 2,
3, 4; Captain 4; Vice President of
Class 3.

KAY MILLER
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1,
2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Band 1;
Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus
1, 2, 3; Prom Queen 3; Class Play
3; Homecoming Attendant 2.

HOWARD GEHRKE
Transferred from Central in 1st
year.
B. A. A. 2, 3, 4; W Club 3, 4;
Prom King 3; Football 2, 3, 4;
T'rack 1; Mixed Chorus 2 .
Page Twenty

MICHAEL McDONOUGH
Basketball 1, 3, 4; W. Club 4;
B. A. A. 1, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 8;
Pep Club 1; Photo Club 3; Intramurals 1, 3, 4; Annual Staff !!;
Assistant Business Manager; Golf
3, 4.

NANCY GRUBER
Transferred from Dundee in 4th
year.
G. A. A. 4; Commercial Club 4;
Intramurals 4; Girls Chorus 4;
Mixed Chorus 4.

JOANNE RICHTER
Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
President 4; Pep Club 1; Carnival
Queen 2; W. H. T. 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurais 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial
Club 4; Photo Club 4; Class Play
3, 4; Paper Staff 4; Assistant
Business Manager; Dramatics Club

1, 2.

FRANK SEXTON
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo Clu'b 1,
3; In tramurals 3, 4.
Page T\venty-one

RAYMOND ARNDT
Transferred from Kenosha in 2nd
year.
Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3,
4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4;
Golf 2, 4; Boys Chorus 4; Mixed
Chorus 4; B. A. A. 2, 3, 4; W Club
2, 3, 4; Class Play 4.

GLORIA PERRY
Girls Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1,
2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Photo Club
1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1; Commercial
Club 3, 4; Paper Staff 4.

JOHN ELLIS
Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2,
3, 4; lntramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep
Club 1; W Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2;
Boys Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus
2; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3.

DONALD TIMMER
Transferred from Chicago in 3rd
year.
Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball
3, 4; Track 3, 4; W Club 3, 4; B.
A. A. 3, 4; Intramurals 3, 4; Class
Play 4; F'orensics 4.
Page Twenty-two

KAREN ELFERS
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1, 2,
3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Student Council Representative Freshman Class; Intramurals 1, 2, 3;
Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Paper 4; Cheerleader 1, 2;
Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3; Vice President 4; Girls
Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3;
Class Play 3, 4; Carnival Queen
1; Pep Club 1; Editor of' Annual
4; Forensics 2.

RAYMOND PULERA
Football 2; T'rack 3; Intramurals
2, 3, 4; W Club 3, 4; Band 2; Boys
Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2; Basketball 3, 4; B. A. A. 2, 3, 4.

JAMES POSCH
Transferred from Chicago ~n 1st
year.
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 4;
Student Council 4; Dramatics Play
3, 4; Class Play 3, 4.

DIANNE DRUBAECK
Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus
1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H.
T. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 3,
4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Paper Editor
4; Dramatics Club 1, 3, 4; President 4; Class Play 3, 4; Pep Club
1; Dramatics Play 4; Forensics 2,

3.

Page Twenty-three

LA VERNE KERKMAN
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1, 2,
3, 4; President W. H. T. 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club
4; Paper Staff 4; Business Mgr.
Paper 4; Annual Staff 4.

THOMAS SPECHT
Transferred from Chicago in 2nd
year.
Track 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3, 4;
Football Mg-r. 4; Photo Club 2, 3,
4; Annual Staff 4; "W" Club ·1;
Science Fair 3.

MARGERY GAUGER
Girl's Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus
1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2; W. H. T. 1;
Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 1;
Band Contest 1, 2.

RIOHARD FRANK
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; "W" Club 3,
4.; Class President 2; Vice-President 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; iF'ootball 1, 2, 3, 4;
Basketball 1 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2;
Co-Captain Basketball 4.
Page Twenty-four

KATHLEEN ROBINSON
Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 2., 3; Pep
Club 1; Photo Cluh 3; Solos 1; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2,
3, 4; W. H. T. 4; Commercial Club
3, 4; Assistant Business Manager
of Paper 4; Class Play 3, 4.

JAMES CATES
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; "W" Club 3,
4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; B. A. A. 1, 2,
3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep
Club 1.

BARB •. RA BECKER
Transferred from Chicago in .1th
year.
Intramurals 4; Class Play Prompter 4.

DONALD DAVIS
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3,
4; Student Council 1, 3; B. A. A.
1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo
Club, 2, 3; Boys Chorus 3, 4.
Page Twenty-five

WILLIAM DAVIS
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2,
3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 1,
2, 3, 4; Captain 4; W Club 3, 4;
Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4.

AUDREY JAHNS
Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Pep
Club 1; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed
Chorus 1, 2, 3; Massed Chorus 2;
Swing Band 2, 3; Solos 2; Library
Club 2; lntramurals 4; W. H. T.
1; Commercial Club 3, 4; Class
Play 3, ·1.

ROBERT TILTON
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3;
W Club 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3,
4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1,
2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball Manager 3.

DOLORES BLAIR
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. H. T. 1, 2',
3, 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls
Chorus 2, 3; Commercial Club 4;
Paper Staff 4.
Page Twenty-six

RALPH SA'TTERSTEN
Football 1, 2, 3, 4; BasketbaU 1,
2; Track 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2,
3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A ..
1; W Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4;
Pep Club 1.

HEVERLY PLATTNER
Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Massed Chorus 3, 4;
Solos 3, 4; Concert Band 2, 3; Pep
Band 2, 3, 4; Colorguard 4; Band
Officer 3; Dramatics Club 4.

JEROME HOLOUBEK
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,
2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Intramurals
1, 2, 3, 4.

CHARLES DEXTElR
B. A. A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt.
4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Track
1; Pep Club 1; Class Play 3, 4; Intramurals 1, 3, 4; Boys Chorus
1, 2.
Page Twenty-seven

SENIORS
On September sixth, forty-nine members of the class of 1956 returned to finish their last year at Wilmot.
At our first class meeting the following were elected as officers:
Ronnie Cates, President; Ronnie Faber, Vice-President; Judy Dix, Secretary-Treasurer; Don Swartz, Student Council Representative. Mrs.
Miller was to be our advisor as she had been in the past three years.
On December twenty-eighth, our senior formal was held. The gym
was decorated to the theme of "Enchanted Winterland" and all enjoyed
the music of Steven Swedish and his orchestra.
Our class play, "George Washington Slept Here," was presented
on April twentieth. We wish to thank Miss Gulan for her excellent
leadership and also our many friends for the large attendance at the
performance.
We wish to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Schnurr, our class
advisor, all the faculty members, and our classmates and friends for
making our days at Wilmot profitable and enjoyable.
-LaVerne Kerkman.,

Page Twenty-nine

Front row, left to right: Mrs. Miller, Don Swartz, R():::mie Cates, Judy Dix, Janice Reiter, Joanne Richter, Nancy Bovee, Dianne Krubaeck, Karen Elf·ers, Sue Bergmark, Mary Ann Augustine, Ray Pulera.
Second row: Marco Cirone, Bob Tilton, Richard Greskoviak, Charles Dexter, Marjorie Gaug·er, Dolores Blair, LaVerne Kerkman, Kay Miller, Kathleen Rnbinson, Audrey Jahns, Janice Van Patten, Richard
Frank.
Third row: Howard Gehrke, Ralph Sattersten, Everett Benedict, Michael McDonough, Donald Davis,
Bruce Mohnen, Marvin Huff, Charles Frank, Jerry Holouhek, Frank Sexton, James Minnis, Ray Arndt.
Fourth row: Bill Davis, Ronald Faber, James Cates, James Posch, Barbara Becker, Gloria Perr1y, Deanna Winter, Beverly Plattner, Patricia Ehlert, John Ellis, Thomas Specht, Donald Timmer.

CLASS COLORS: BLUE AND GOLD

CLASS FLOWER: CARNATION

CLASS MOTTO:
SPOKES OF KNOWLEDGE TURN THE WHEELS OF SUCCESS

Page Thirty

SENIOR CLASSROOM SHOTS

J\l!r. Marnmenga's Fifth Hour Social Problems Class.

Mrs. Mammenga's Fourth Hour Sp·ae.ch Class.

Mr. Stein's Fifth Hour Office Machines Class.

JUNIORS
After two years of being called lower
classmen, the class of '57 made up of 55
members was very proud to register as Juniors and get the name of "upperclassmen."
Since being Juniors we were going to make
the best of this year and put everything
we had into making it a good one.
We began our task of making it a good
year at our first class meeting by electing
Dick Timmer, President; Diane Lois, VicePresident; A g n e s Kraemer, SecretaryTreasurer; Sandy Davis, Student Council
representative.
Football homecoming was an exciting
event for all of us as the championship
came closer with every touchdown. We
elected Bob Pavlovich and Judy Jones to
represent our class at this big affair.
December lOth our class rings arrived
and we began to realize that the end of the
year was getting closer and closer.

In order to avoid too many spring events,
we put our class play on earlier than usual.
It was a huge success, thanks to our class
advisor and director Miss Gulan. As the
final curtain closed ending the play, "Brother Goose," we felt everyone that had
taken part in the play had done a terrific
job and we were sure that everyone had
enjoyed it.
Junior Prom time rolled around and the
class became busier than ever in order to
get everything done that had to be done to
make SERENADE OF THE BELLS a success. The time and work put into it proved
to be very worthwhile when our king, Dick
Timmer and his q u e e n Barbara Loth,
marched to the throne. It was surely a
pleasing night, not only for the Juniors but
everyone that took part in it.
\V e feel we have all made this year a
good one and hope our next year as Seniors
will be even better.
-Pat Dicklin-

Page Thirty-two

Front row, left to right: Barbara Loth, Murial Shannon, Elaine Brady, Pat Burns, Pat Kaskin, Susan
Rausch, Jo Ann Posch, Ralph Kerkman, Judy Jones, Diane Lois, Donna Edwards, Betty Smith, Shirley LaFayette, Miss Gulan.
Second row: Donald Schick, Irving Part·enheimer, Wayne Blair, Darold Blair, William Borman, Richard Mueller, William Haase, Robert Pavlovich, RicharJ Bruenning, Wayne Larson, Bob Podella, Douglas
Mathews.
Third row: Jerry Schilz, Dennis Braund, Waym Jacobs, Dick Timmer, Edwin Skora, Roger Allen,
David Faerber, Irving Larson, Edmund Sattersten, Heinz Kaiser, Charles Mathews, Jerry Van Patten.
Fourth row: Carol Franz, Wilma Kennison, Donna Swartz, Sandra Meehan, Sandra Davis, Judy Kleeb,
Marjorie "Veaver, Lynn DeBell, .Joan Glad·e, Beverly Rasch, Patricia Dicklin, Agnes Kraemer, Wendy Bunce,
Doris Hamholm.

CLASS COLOR: SILVER AND BLACK

CLASS FLOWER: CARNATION

CLASS MOTTO :
WHATEVER IS WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING WELL.

Page Thirty-three

JUNIOR CLASSROOM SHOTS

Mr. Mammenga's Second Hour American History Class

Mr. F'rank's Third Hour Bookkeeping Class

Miss Gulan's Third Hour English Class

SOPHOMORES
On September sixth, about sixty-five .students enrolled at Wilmot
to begin their Sophomore year.
At our first class meeting, 1\'Ir. Alby our advisor, presided until
the election of officers was completed. The officers are as follows:
Gil Amborn, Pre.sident; Louise Matthias, Secretary-treasurer; Jim Bauman, Student Council representative.
Our class was represented at the homecoming by Wally Rosentreter and Louise Matthias. Everyone who attended the bonfire, the
game, and the dance agreed that it was a very successful homecoming.
On November 18th, we gave a party to welcome the Freshmen to
Wilmot. As the party grew older we became better acquainted, danced
and had a great deal of fun.
All of the extra-curricular activities and even the school work
has made our second year an especially enjoyable one for us to remember.
We are looking forward to an eventful Junior year when we acquire the new name of "upper-classmen."
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Pat Rodney -

Front row, left to right: Mr. Alby, Howard Kohlstedt, StanJ.eiY Epping, Roger Dankert, Nancy Koch,
Mary Ann Pawlowski, Lillian SJJ~ith, Cherene Sitiering, Marlene Ratchek, Brenda Snyder, Rosemarie Ziegler, Rosalie Lundy, Pat Rodney, Bonnie Baden, James Johnson.
Second row: John Venovic, Phil Cirone, John Zboja, Frank Schreiner, Frank Swanson, Don Pulera,
John McMahon, Donna Minnis, Donna Tilton, Joan Gall, Thelma Fleming, Margaret Borman, Donna Michaelis, Helen Prior, Jeanette Hoener, Armond Nolan.
Third row: Delbert Eastman, Charles Prange, Wendell Schenning, Jim Bauman, Marvin Vincent, Albert
Smith, Ronald Perry, Robert Kramer, Wally Rosentreter, Jim Sheen, Don Fernandez, Louise Matthies, Darlene Lesner, Jim Bruenning, Gilbert Amborn.
Fourth row: Ruth Kaiser, Dorothy Zboja, Naoma Platts, Walter Perkins, Kenneth Dunford, Daniel
Sands, Charles Kist, John Lovely, John Rausch, Don Johnson, Gloria Schneider, Helen Allen, Bonnie Snyder,
Kay Cornell, Rosemarie He,gner, Joyce Probst, Charles Decker.

CLASS COLORS: PINK AND CHARCOAL

CLASS FLOWER: ROSE

CLASS MOTTO :
FORWARD E,VER; BACKWARD NEVER

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SOPHOMORE CLASSROOM SHOTS

Mr. Alby's Second Hour Algebra Class

Mr. Bucci's Second Hour Biology Class

Mr. :Frank's Second Hour Typing Class

FRESHMEN
On September sixth, seventy-five enthusiastic and anxious Freshmen came through the doors of Wilmot High to start their high school
life.
Mr. Mammenga was chosen to be our class advisor. We elected
James Schulz as our President, Ralph Faber as Vice-President, Bob
Horton as Secretary-treasurer, and Peggy Timmer as Student Council
representative.
We all enjoyed the bonfire and homecoming game and dance.
Our attendants were Ralph Faber and Jodine Glasby.
In November the Sophomores helped us get better acquainted with
each other and with them by giving us a party. We danced, played
games, and had refreshments, and we all had a wonderful time.
G. A. A. initiation was quite an experience for the girls who wished
to join. The other classes gave us a rough time during the day, but it
all proved to be a lot of fun.
We hope our Sophomore year will be even more eventful than our
Freshman year was.
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Front row, left to right: Judy Kudrick, Barbara Ellis, Patricia LaFayette, Ida Mae Fiegel, Constance
Mizzen, Jodine Glasby, Betty Arnold, Joyce Heagle, Linda Michaelis, Dana Davis, Eva Smith, Ros·e Boyd,
Carol Mae Nelson, Mr. Mammenga.
Second row: Sandra Jacobsen, Sharon Karow, Sandra McNeely, Margaret Timmer, Karen Richards,
Sandra Miller, Alice Franz, Violette Larson, Billy Jahns, James Elwood, Dennis Stefan, Gordon Schenning,
Walter Meehan, Leroy Norstrom.
Third row: Richard Bentley, Donald Amborn, Richard Tilton, Billy Carlson, Suzanne Andrews, Carl
Crifasi, Bernadine Pavlovich, Dick Diedrich, Ronald Toepper, Kenneth Nicpon, Richard Sheen, Glen Franz,
Dennis Huff, Francis Gartland, Robert Lois.
Fourth row: Lucy Beaumont, Bertha Johnson, Mary Komes, Robin Young, Walter Rozell, Allen LundiY,
Keith Kube, Gary Kunz, Thomas Brandes, Fred Cornell, Robert Switzer, Robert Gehring, Carol Phipps,
Diane Ehlert, Doris Kerkman.
Fifth row: Carol Ness, Shirley Rasch, Gail Glade, Judy Kerkoff, Barbara Rasch, Douglas Braund,
Richard Gowenda, Harold Marcussen, Ralph Faber, Walter Partenheimer, Lee J·e,ffers, Robert Horton, Albe·rt
Pronzinski, Frank Wilcox, Jim Schilz, Esther Larson.

CLASS COLORS: LIGHT GREEN AND SILVER

CLASS FLOWER: CARNATION

CLASS MOTTO:
QUITTERS NEVER WIN AND WINNERS NEVER QUIT

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FRESHMAN CLASSROOM SHOTS

Mrs. Miller's Seventh Hour Home Economics Class

Mr. Handke's Thil'd Hour General Science Class

Mr. Knight's Fourth Hour Shop Class

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LIFE IS A JEST
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G. A.A.
The Girl's Athletic Association is open to all girls in school who are interested in
athletics. Under the direction of Mrs. Kanta, this organization promotes an intramural
program twice a week, and awards letters to those girls who have earned them by participating in all sports. The officers are: Joanne Richter, President; Judy Jones, VicePresident; Joan Glade, Secretary-Treasurer; Diane Lois, Student Council representative.
(Juniors and Seniors, above- Freshmen and Sophomores, below)

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B.A. A.
The Boys' Athletic Association is open to all boys in school. Through this organization, the boys who are not members of the varsity teams participate in various sports as
an intramural program. Mr. Bucci is in charge of this popular activity. The officers are:
Don Swartz, President; :Ed Skora, Vice-President; Dick Timmer, Secretary-Treasurer;
Everett Benedict, Student Council representative.
(Juniors and. Seniors, above- Freshmen and Sophomores, below)

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"W" CLUB
Each boy who is interested in athletics hopes to earn a school letter at some time
before his graduation. The "W" Club is made up of those boys who have earned a letter in one or mQre of the sports.

"W"WINNERS
Out of all the girls participating
in the intramural program, only
these six received the honor of being awarded a large letter. They
are, left to right: Joanne Richter,
Nancy Bovee, Janice Reiter, Sue
Bergmark, LaVerne Kerkman, and
Dolores Blair.

Page F'orty-:five

W. H. T.
Wilmot Homemakers of Tomorrow is open to all girls who are enrolled in Home Economics. The members learn a great deal about the art of homemaking, and participate in such things as the initiation of
new members, demonstrations, and interesting discussions. Mrs. Miller is the sponsor and the officers are:
President, LaVerne Kerkman; Vice-President, Nancy Bovee; Secretary-Treasurer, Beverly Rasch; Student
Council, Karen Richards.

F. F. A.
Future Farmers of America is made up of' those boys who are interested in agriculture. This local
chapter is a part of the National organzation, and has Mr. Knight as advisor. The boys are active in projects such as the production of better livestock and the judging of dairy cattle. The officers are: President,
Wally Rosentreter; Vice-President, Don Davis; Secretary-Treasurer; Bob Tilton; Student Council, Jim Posch:
Reporter, Jim Sheen.
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COMMERCIAL CLUB
The Commercial Club is comprised principally of those students who assist the editor of the papex· in
producing the school paper and of those who are active members of the annual staff. Freshman and Sophomore members are less active, but ·profit by observation. The advisors of the club are Mr. Stein and Mr.
F'rank. The officers are: Judy Dix, President; Joan Glade, Secretary; Janice Reiter, Student Council repre~Jentative.

PHOTO CLUB
The Photo Club, under the direction of Mr. Alby, spends a great deal of time in making pictures for
the annual and in making movie pictures of the Seniors. Hardly an activity period goes by without some
of the members of this group being engaged in some phase of' picture development or enlargement in the
"dark room." The officers are: President, Bruce Mohnen; Vice-President, Chuck Mathews; Secretary-Treasurer, Janice Reiter; Student Council, Douglas Mathews.

LIBRARY CLUB
The Library Club consists of those girls who act as Librarians and assist Mrs. Miller in helping the
students in their search for special material, books, or assignments.

DRAMATICS CLUB
The Dramatics Club, under the direction of Miss Gulan, meets every Thursday during activity period.
This club offers opportunity for its members to get experience in the feld of dramatic acting. Much time is
spent in the study of such things as theatrical make-up and voice, development. The officers are: President,
Dianne Krubaeck; Vice-President, Karen Elfers; Secretary-Treasurer, Pat Burns; Student Council, Judy Dix.
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PAPER STAFF
This year for the first time "The Panther" was put out every two weeks instead
of once a month. This involved a lot of extra time and hard work. A great deal of
credit must be given to Dianne Krubaeck and her staff for their efforts in putting out
an interesting school paper to eager readers. The staff is as follows: EDITOR, DIANNE KRUBAECK; ASS'T. EDITOR, KAREN ELFERS; BUSINESS MANAGER,
LA VERNE KERKMAN.

ANNUAL STAFF
The, Panther Staff is made up of those who worked on the 1956 yearbook. Those
pictured are: KAREN E 1DFERS, EDITOR; JUDY DIX, BUSINESS MANAGER; JANICE REITER, ASSISTANT EDrTOR; MIKE McDONOUGH, ASSISTANT BUSINESS
MANAGER; Tom Specht, Photographer; Bruce Mohnen, Photographer; Charles Frank,
Sports Editor; Sue Bargmark, Art Editor; Barbara Rasch, Freshman Editor; Pat Dicklin, Junior Editor.
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SENIOR CLASS PLAY
"George Washington Slept Here"
The Senior class play, "George Washington Slept Here," was presented on April 20th by a cast of
fourteen Seniors, under the fine direction of Miss Gulan. The play was well presented by the cast and appreciated by a large audience.

JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
"Brother Goose"
The Junior class play, "Brother Goose," was presented on November 11th, under the direction of the
dramatics coach, Miss Gulan. The usual splendid performance was enacted by the cast, and was well received
by a large audience.
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FORENSICS
This group of students from Wilmot High entered the Forensics contest this year. Sandra Meehan
and Pat Burns received "A" ratings and went on to the next contest at Fort Atkinson, where Sandra again
received an "A" rating. She also received an "A" in the state contest :(or her non-original oration. Congratulations, Sandra, for your outstanding work!

nRAMA TICS CLUB PLAY
The Dramatir:s Club put on a play for the all-conference contest, which was held at Lake Geneva.
They received a "C" rating. The performers are: Tommy Brandes, Dianne Krubaeck, Suzanne Andrews, Mary
Ann Augustine, Leroy Norstrom, and Pat Burns. Beverly Plattner was prompter and Mrs. Mammenga was
the diredor.

ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS
Each year, through the University of Wisconsin, we have several enjoyable programs put on for the student
body. Three of' these programs are pictured above. They were: a program about the life and habits of otters, a
study of astronomy, and stunts and acrobatics put on by the Taflin Trio.

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Homecoming was a happy event
this year, made so by our victory
over Delavan, 26-0. The highlight
of the evening was the crowning
of the King and Queen, Ronnie
Cates and Diane Lois. The at··
tendants were: F'reshmen, Ralph
Faber and Jodine Glasby; Sophomores, Wally Rosentreter and
Louise Matthies; Juniors, Bob Pavlovich and Judy Jones; Seniors,
Don Timmer and Janice Van Patten.

CHRISTMAS PARTY
Each year the Student Council takes charge of an allschool Christmas Party. A program is put on by the
Dramatics Club and the Music Department, followed by
the arrival of Santa Claus and the distribution of gifts.
During the rest of the evening, a dance is held and refreshments are served.

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"ENCHANTED WONDERLAND"
Our Senior 1Formal, "Enchanted Wonderland," was on
December 29th this year. The gym was beautifully decorated to carry out the theme, with Steven Swedish's
Orchestra playing for the dances.

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"DOORWAY TO DREAMLAND"
Our Junior Prom was held on May 13, 1955. The gym
was decorated to the theme of "Doorway to Dreamland"
with music by Steven Swedish and Orchestra. 'The crowning of the King and Queen, Howard Gehrke and Kay Miller, was followed by a Grand March, with dancing until
twelve o'clock.

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LIFE IS HARD TO BEAT

LIFE REQUIRES LEADERSHIP
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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS
These five girls led the cheering at every baske~ball and football game, and deserve a great deal of
credit for the splendid job they did throughout the yea., They are: Sue Bergmark, Janice Reiter, Joan Glade,
Sandra Davis, and Judy Jones.

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"B" TEAM CHEERLEADERS
Ten girls were chosen to alternate cheering for the "B" games, both at home and away. They are:
Dana Davis, Shirley Rasch, Robin Young, Marge ·Weaver, Pat Dicklin, Rosemarie Hegner, Sharon Carol,
Wendy Bunce, Mary Komes, and Bonnie Snyder.

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Benedict, Ralph Sattersten, Dick Timmer, Don Davis, Bruce Mohnen. Second r
Schilz, Irving Partenheimer, Dennis Braund, Wally Rosentreter, Ralph Fa
Bob Tilton, Mr. Handke.

All the local and conference fans knew
that the Panthers would be hard to beat on
the gridiron this year, but few if any of
the most ardent visualized the "steamroller" that was to emerge from last year's
co-champions. It took a non-conference
defeat at the hands of our neighbors at
Antioch to convince the players, however,
that power without co-ordination is not
enough. After that game, NOTHING
seemed to challenge the might of the Panthers as they rolled to an undisputed
championship as the score.s will show.
One thing was sure as the season drew to
a close. Of all the good teams Coach Bucci
has fielded at Wilmot, this one was as good
as any, if not the best! With the expert generalship of Everett Benedict at quarter, the
speed and power of Ronnie Faber at one
half and Don Timmer at the other, and
hard-driving Dutch Haase at full, the back

field was really "packed." Faber drove
down center time a f t e r time for long
gains and touchdowns, and Everett Benedict knew just how to mix them up, Timmer specialized in end runs, and Dutch
was good for five any time. Add to this a
forward wall consisting of such men as
Captain Ronnie Cates, Dick Bruenning,
Ray Arndt, Ed Skora, Don Swartz, Bill
Davis, and Don Davis, and you have a power-house. It was such a power-house that
a fan from a neighboring town was heard
to remark at the game with East Troy on
their field, that when it came to picking
an all-conference team, one might just as
well put down the Wilmot line-up and let
it go at that. It was in that game too, that
Dick Timmer completed three long passes
for t-d's, and threw a fourth that was not
a touchdown only because the receiver,
who was in the clear, dropped the ball.

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Bucci, Jack LaMeer, Albert Prondzinski, Jim Bruenning, Jerry
Allen, Dave Faerber, Jim Cates, Ronni'll Faber, Bob Pavlovich.

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Of course all credit cannot te given to
the first-string line-up. They were helped
by good substitutes who were eager to get
in and do their share. The "hamburgers"

played five games on their own and won
four of the five. Neither should one overlook the splendid help that Coach Bucci
had in his assistant, Robert Handke.

THE RECORD
Wilmot 12
Antioch
19
Wilmet 28
Whitewater 6
Wilmot 47
Elkhorn
20
Wilmot 44
Lake Geneva 6
Wilmot 26
Delavan
0
Wilmot 60
Mukwonago 0
Wilmot 39
East Troy
6
Wilmot 32
Burlington
6
In only one game, the game with Mukwonago, did Bucci leave his regulars in for
more than half of the game without substitutions.
EverettBenedict, Ronnie Cates, Don Davis,
Don Timmer, Don Swartz, and Ronnie Fa-

ber were n a m e d on the all-conference
team ; Dick Timmer and Dick Bruenning
made the second team; and Dutch Haase
and Ed Skora were given honorable men~
tion.

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ACTION SHOTS OF THE 1955
SENIOR LETTERMEN IN FOOTBALL.
Upper left catching the ball - Don Swartz.

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BASKETBALL
It is probable that no member of Wilmot's 1956 basketball squad will ever forget a forward at Whitewater whose name
on the score book is "Regez," for he turned
in an almost unbelievable performance in
the final quarter of our game there to beat
the Panthers by one point and end their
string of conference victories at nine. The
Panthers had defeated every team in the
conference the first time around and it
looked like Burlington would be the only
real threat in the race for the title - and
then "Regez !" In the final quarter he
made 20 of the 22 points made by his team
and the last bucket came from far out with
three seconds left on the clock! This defeat so demoralized the team that an inspired team from Elkhorn and later on a
fine performance on the part of Burlington
gave us a season's record of 14 victories
and 4 defeats, one of which was at the
hands of the Alumni. In fact we looked
good enough to be listed at the top of the
"Little Sixteen" by the sports writers of
the state until our defeat at ·whitewater.
Wilmot was far from through, however,
having lost the conference title to Burlington, we emerged from the district tournament with the championship trophy after having beaten Walworth, Clinton, and Rochester. Still not satisfied, we defeated Albany in the play-off to qualify for the regional at
Central. There West Allis Hale proved too much as we dropped out of tournament
contention. We also lost to Milwaukee South in the consolation game.

L. to R.: Dick Bruenning, Mr. Handke, Ronnie Cates, Dick Timmer, Chuck Frank, J'erry Holoubek, Ray Arn

Page Sixty-six

DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Individual scoring honors go to Ed Skora
with an average of 15.4 points per game to
Dick Timmer's with a game average of 12.2,
to Ray Arndt with 11.4 Skora also led in
defense play closely followed by Everett
Benedict.
Ray Arndt was selected by the conference
coaches on the all-conference team and Dick
Timmer and Everett Benedict were chosen on
the second team.
THE RECORD
Wilmot 69
Wilmot 82
Wilmot 76
Wilmot 55
Wilmot 64
Wilmot 66
Wilmot 8'8
Wilmot 59
Wilmot 67
Wilmot 76
Wilmot 67
Wilmot 59
Wilmot 62
Wilmot 81
Wilmot 48
Wilmot 49
Wilmot 66
Wilmot 81

Elkhorn
50
Union Grove 28
Mukwonago 31
Alumni
59
East Troy
53
Whitewater 47
Walworth
45
Burlington
55
Lake Geneva 55
Delavan
65
Mukwonago 54
East Troy
51
Whitewater 63
Delavan
62
Elkhorn
54
Burlington
74
Lake Geneva 62
Central
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Walworth
Rochester
W. A. Hale

TOURNAMENT SCORES
62
71
56

Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot

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50
76

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63
55

Clinton
56
Albany
42
Milw. South 83

h Frank, Everett Benedict, Don Timmer, Bill Davis, Don Swartz, Ed Skora, Wayne Jacobs, Mike McDonough.
Page .Sixty-seven

TOURNAMENTS

These shots show Coach Bob
Handke's boys in action in the
district tournament here as they
won the championship. At right,
victory smiles in the dressing
room after the defeat of Rochester in the finals.

THE "B" SQUAD
Coach Bucci's "B" squad emerged with a record of 8 victories and 10 defeats. Roger Allen was unable to
play all of the season and his absence was felt and reflected in the scores. These boys together with Skora, D.
Timmer, and Jacobs from the "A'' squad will give our opponents plenty to worry about next year.

LIFE IS FULL OF MEMORIES
Top row, left to right: W. I. A. A. District Champions, 1944; W. I. A. A. Champions, 1945; W. I. A A.
Champions, 1946; Southeastern Conference Champions, 1948; Inter-class Track and Field; W. I. A. A. Champions,
1955; League Champions, 1941; Conference Champions, 1946; 'Tyson Trophy for 3rd Place, Kenosha-Racine
Inter-City League, 1940; Conference Champions, 1935; Blank one; Blank one; Band Award, 1954; Conference
Champions, 1940; Conference Champions, 1947; Plaque, Intramural Champions; Conference Champions, 1946-47;
W. I. A. A. Champions, 1956; Conference Champions, 1955; Conference Champions, 1954; Wilmot Junior Champs,
1954; Conference Champions, 1946; Conference Champions, 1940.
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BA-SEBALL
After a season of five wins and four losses, the Panthers put together three straight wins in the district tournament to win the championship. In the regional, we played a good game but even though
Dick Timmer allowed only two hits in the seven innings Pulaski managed to beat the Panthers by a score of 1 to 0.
During the season Everett Benedict proved most successful on the
mound with some able assistance from Dick Timmer and Don Swartz,
and even Ed Skora started in one game. All performed well and all
of them are back in 1956.
In the offensive department Captain Ronnie Faber proved most
effective at the plate with Haase, Skora, Benedict, D. Timmer, and even
DeBell and Ellis managing to hit safely on many occasions. Coach
Handke has every right to be proud of the record of this team.
THE RECORD

Wilmot

8

Wilmot 5
Wilmot 15
Wilmot

1

Union Grove 2

Wilmot

Waterford

7

Lake Geneva 0
Delavan
2
Wilmot

4

Mukwonago

6

Wilmot

East Troy

3
3

Wilmot

Whitewater
Elkhorn

4

5
Wilmot 10
Burlington

5

4

5

TOURNAMENTS

Wilmot 11

Lake Geneva 0

Wilmot

6

Rae. Co. Ag. 3

Wilmot 12

Salem Cent.

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ACTION SHOTS TAKEN DURING THE 1955 baseball tournament
at Fox River Park which was won by Wilmot. (See record page 71.)
The pitcher being congratulated at lower left is Everett Benedict after
having successfully won the final game of the tournament. Catcher is
Don Timmer and Coach Bob Handke.

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TRACK
Wilmot's thinly clad trackmen certainly
pointed the way to a successful season in
the spring of 1955 by coming out at the
top of the scoring column on all meets excepting the Whitewater relays and then
we won second. The record appears below.
Special mention should be made of the
achievements of some of the individuals
who made this sort of season possible.
Ronnie Faber was beaten only once in
either the 100 yard dash or the 220 yard
dash and that was at Whitewater relays
when his own teammate Don Timmer beat
him in the 100. Captain Gordon Thornton won first in the shot-put at most of
the events. He came in second in the M ukwonago-Elkhorn-Wilmot meet to his teammate, Ed Skora, and second in the Union
Grove-Hartland-Wilmot m e e t to R o n

Schmidt of the Grove. Don Davis performed well in the hurdles as did Don
Swartz, Everett Benedict, and Harry Huff
in the jumps. Dutch Haase won a lot of
points for Wilmot as he placed either first
or second consistently in both the polevault and the discus. A Freshman, Jim
Bauman, served notice on the conference
that Wilmot will have something to say
about who wins the mile run for some time,
as he was beaten only twice in that event
and on those occasions he came in second
or third. Roger Allen won the half-mile
run and placed consistently as did Charles
Frank in the 440.
Since all of these boys except Captain
Thornton will be on the track team for
1956, it looks as though Coach Bucci would
have a really tough bunch to beat in 1956.

THE RECORD
4-15-55- Wilmot 531;2, Elkhorn 371;2,
Mukwonago 33.
4-22-55 - Wilmot 60, Mukwonago 45,
East Troy 19.
Wilmot 921;2, Union Grove
4-26-55 551;2, Hartland 44.
4-30-55 - Delavan 531;2 Wilmot 47%,
Mukwonago 39, Elkhorn 36.
5-4-55-Wilmot 67, Salem Central 46,
Whitewater 22.
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The shots on this page show the
trackmen of 1955 in action. Captain
Gordon Thornton puts the shot at
top center; Swartz and Davis are
making fast time in the hurdles;
Ronnie Faber comes in far ahead
of the field in the 100 yard dash;
Everett Benedict tries for a record
in the broad jump; and Charles
Frank breaks the tape well out in
front in the 440.

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GOLF
The boys pictured above were anxious to get in some matches with
other schools last year but the weather and other circumstances prevented them from establishing much of a record. In fact they held
only three meets - two with Union Grove and one with Waterford. In
the meets with Union Grove we managed to win one and lose one, and
in the meet with Waterford they won the honors.
Each year more enthusiasm is .shown on the part of the boys for
this sport and each year more schools can be added to the roster as
more conference and neighboring schools add this sport to the spring
activities.
Frank Bucci is sponsor and coach.

Page Seventy-five.

LIFE IS FULL OF PEP

LIFE IS A STRUGGLE
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The music department and Mr. Rockwell are proud of this group
as it includes most of the members of the music ,department who play
instrumental music. This year's band is composed of 28 members most
of whom are freshmen and sophomores. If these younger members
will continue their band work the next year. or so should see a much
larger group in concert band at Wilmot.

A great deal of time is

spent by the group in preparation for the annual festival at Whitewater.

The band also puts on a music concert in the spring and is al-

ways invited to entertain at Southern Colony.

Page Seventy-eight

Each year represeY~tative students from all the schools of the conference meet and practice for the rendition
of a concert extravaganza in which all schools participate. The Massed Band met at Wilmot this year and it
is pict':lred above. The leader was from Vandercook School of Music in Chicago. A large crowd thoroughly
appreciated the excellent program.

The Pep Band with Mr. Rockwell is pictured above.
plays at many of the games at home.

This band furnishes music for pep rallies and also

Page Seventy-nine

BAND OFFICERS
All officers of the band must have had at least one year of band before
they are eligible to become officers. It is their job to see that the band is
kept in perfect order at all times. This year's officers are: Charles Dexter,
Captain; Shirley LaFayette, Drum Major; Carol Franz, Barbara Loth, and
JudyKleeb.

MAJORETTES
The majorettes have done a fine job in leading the band in all the home
football games and at the Whitewater Festival. These majorettes are selected by the Band department. Shirley LaF'ayette is our Drum Major, and
the majorettes are: Pat LaF'ayette, Joyce Probst, Donna Swartz, Agnes
Kraemer, 'Bonnie Baden.
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MASS BAND
There were three members of our band who represented Wilmot at Mass
Band. They are: Carol
Franz, Roger Dankert and
John Rausch. These members are selected by a
committee within
t he
Band.

MASSED CHORUS
Out o.f the Mixed Chorus, ten students were chosen to represent Wilmot
at Massed Chorus, which
was held at Burlington.
They were : Agnes Kraemer, Bob P a v lo vi c h,
Wayne Larson, Walter
Perkins, Joan Glade, Judy
Kleeb, Beverly Plattner,
Mary Ann Augustine,
Rosemarie Ziegler, Joyce
Heigl.

GIRLS CHORUS
The girls chorus consists of girls from all classes. They practice for singing at Burlington at Christmas
time, the Christmas party, the Whitewater Music Contest, and the Spring Concert.

BOYS CHORUS
Any boy who wishes to may join and take part in boys chorus. This year our boys chorus was a much
bigger group than it has been, and the boys did a fine job singing for activities throughout the school year. Much
of their time is spent in practicing for our annual Spring Concert.
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MIXED CHORUS
Out of both the girls chorus and the boys chorus, members of Mixed Chorus are selected.
sang at the Whitewater Music F'estival on April 28, and at the Spring Concert on May 18.

CONTEST PARTICIPANTS
Name
Vocal or Instrument
Roger Dankert
Drum Solo
Roger Dankert - Gary Kunz
Drum Duet
John Rausch - Darold Callow - Chuck Deckert
Trumpet Trio
Chuck Dexter
Baritone Saxophone
Beverly Plattner
Vocal Solo
Mary Ann Augustine
Vocal Solo
Beverly Plattner- Mary Ann Augustine
Vocal Duet
Chuck Deckert
Trumpet Solo
Darold Callow
Trumpet Solo
Carol Franz
Baritone

Class

c
c

B
B

c
c
c
c
c

A

This group

Award

1st
1st
2nd

1st

3rd
2nd
1st

1st
1st
1st

ADULT EDUCATION
The Adult Educational Program which meets
during the winter months during the evenings, finds
many enthusiastic participants among the people of
our community. On this page, Mrs. Patrick's class
in rug hooking, Mr. Knight's class in adult shop
(above right, and lower left) and Mrs. Mammenga's
class in make-up as pictured.

SERVICE PERSONNEL
A school plan such as ours requires the
full-time labor of many people. Above, four
of the bus drivers, including Mr. Dix, are
pictured; center left, Herman F'rank and
Gus Neuman, janitors, are repairing a
door. and below Mrs. Flavia Ehlert and her
efficient staff of' student helpers are preparing a noontime lunch. Mrs. Miller is
in charge of the lunch program.

Above-King and Queen of Valentine Party 1955. Right-1956
Captains in sports, }eft ·~o :·ight:
track, football, basketball, baseball, and basketball.

Left, a:bove - honor
graduates 1956. Left,
winner in the district
essay contest, right ·Daughter of the American Revolution, :f'a r
right - most valuable
c o n :fe r e n c e :l'ootball
player, 1956.

The 1955 recipients of the spade and spoon as the
most representative boy and girl of the class of' 195>6,

Our freshmen candidates for carnival king and queen
were Ronnie and Karen (at right), and sophomore candidates were Everett and Joan (at left).

Our unexcelled Senior
Cheerleaders in action

Above the Wilmot players (facing left) who were chosen by the coaches on the
all-conference football team and Ray Arndt who was selected on the all-conference
basketball team.

CLASS WILL
We, the Senior class of 1956, are hereby
writing our last will and testament. We
are definitely in our right minds, Anyone
who is willed something on this page shall
keep it forever, after they have paid the
inheritance tax.
And now the reading of the will.
Marge Gauger wills her ability to remain
quiet and reserved to Pat Dicklin.
Don Timmer wills his masculine physique t 0 Dewey Mathews.
Jim Posch wills his ability to learn lines
easily to any future play cast.
Karen Elfers leaves her straight "A"
average to any student who likes to take
it easy at exam time.
Jim Cates wills his devilish ways to
Darold Callow in hopes that he too, will
never have a dull moment.
Mary Ann Augustine wills her ability to
win first prize with her original oration to
Don Pulera.

Deanna Winter wills her pretty blonde
hair to Sandy Davis.
Jerry Holoubek wills his ability to get
along with Miss Gulan to anyone who likes
to sit in Mr. Schnurr's office.
Nancy Gruber leaves her filled shorthand notebook to Mr. Stein, in hopes that
he can figure it out - she can't!
Bruce Mohnen wills the dark room to
Charles Mathews with the hope that he
will make good use of it.
Nancy Bovee leaves her ability to get
acquainted easily to a future transfer.
Dick Greskoviak wills his versatile personality to anyone who likes to have a lot
of friends.
Barbara Becker leaves with her diamond,
to make way for her coming marriage.
Ronnie Cates leaves with regrets, without Diane Lois and his class ring.
Kay Miller leaves with memories of being a successful Prom Queen.

Tom Specht leaves his innocent smile
after doing something wrong to anyone
who does not like to get caught.

Marco Cirone wills his quiet manner to
Dutch Haase.

Sue Bergmark wills her pep and cheering ability to Robin Young.

Bob Tilton wills his dimples, blond hair,
and habit of saying OK to Irving Partenheimer.

Ray Arndt wills his flirtacious ways to
Ed Skora.

Dolores Blair wills her fighting spirit
during intramurals to Doris Kerkman.

Joanne Richter wills her ability to get
on Miss Gulan's nerves to Bev. Rasch.

Jack Ellis wills his letter writing technique to any boy who has a girl far away.

Ray Pulera leaves his valuable sense of
humor to anyone w.ho likes to drive the
teachers crazy in one period.

Ronnie Faber wills his ability to be the
Southern Lakes League most valuable
player in football to Don Amborn.

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Judy Dix leaves her :friendliness and
hard-working personality to all the future
"Spade" winners who will be as deserving
as she was.
Chuck Frank leaves all the hard work
and tiring hours he spent on the annual to
any volunteer for the job.
Janice Reiter wills the ability to think
up clever pep meetings to any cheerleader
who is ambitious.
Jim Minnis leaves the job of being the
only boy in Office Machines b any guy who
is as lucky.
Mike McDonough leaves to go out into
the world where he can use all of the hard
words he added to his vocabulary in
Speech class.
Gloria Perry wills her ability to throw
soot into people's faces to anyone who is
called for the job.
Howie Gehrke leaves, with a smile on his
face,· knowing that he is finally finished.
Pat Ehlert wills Mr. Mammenga a room
full of extra credit papers to correct.
Marvin Huff wills his slow, shy smile to
Bob Lois.
Kathy Robinson leaves her love of sports
to anyone who has her tremendous faith in
the \\Tilmot Panthers.

Chuck Dexter leaves his ability to do
fine character parts in the class plays to
anyone who has the same talents.
Frank Sexton leaves one-hundred good
excuses for being absent from school, to
anyone w~o likes to sleep late.
Swede Sattersten leaves his dish pan
hands, from working in the lunch room, to
anyone who can handle his job.
Audrey Jahns leaves Wilmot, looking
forward to a happy future.
Don Swartz wills his handsome smile to
any boy who likes to make the girls hearts
throb.
Bill Davis leaves his Betty Grable legs
to any boy lucky enough to wear shorts to
)Jaseball practice.
Don Davis leaves hU; laughable and fun
loving ways to Ed Sattersten.
Beverly Plattner wills her fine singing
voice to Rosemarie Ziegler.
Ted DeLaMatter wills his ability to transfer to Wilmot just long enough to pick up
his diploma.
Bennv Benedict leaves his dexterit~r in
sports fo any fellow who has his avid inte·rest in them.

LaVerne Kerkman wills her "helping
hands" in the lunch room to Mrs. Ehlert.

To Mrs. Miller we leave our deep appreciation for being a very able class advisor and for all the help she has been to
us.

Rich Frank leaves his "Spoon" to some
well-deserving Junior boy.

To Mr. Schnurr we leave three months
of peace and quiet.

Dianne Krubaeck leaves Office Machines
class so that Mr. Stein may once more have
peace and quiet.

To Mr. Knight we leave all the old
passes we have collected during the four
years.

Janice Van Patten wills her large, baby
blue eyes to Elaine Brady.

To Miss Richards we leave our "thanks"
for putting up with our excuses all year.

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To Mr. Frank we leave another year of
getting the Annual out on time.
To Mrs. Kanta we leave a book on the
rules and regulations of girls sports.
To Mr. Handke we leave the memories
of going as far as the sectional.
To Mrs. Mammenga we leave a summer
vacation before tackling next year's
Speech class.
To Mr. Bucci we leave all our hopes
that he may have another successful football season.
To Miss Gulan we leave the memories of
conducting our successful Junior and Senior class plays.

To Mr. Alby we leave a secretary to help
him with next year's work, so he can sit
back and relax.

To Mr. Stein we leave a gold plated tape
measure, so he can accurately tell how big
all the fish are that he catches.

To Mr. Mammenga we leave a book of
famous history dates to add to his already
overflowing and abundant knowledge of
them.

To the Juniors we leave the hope that
they will find all the good times and hard
work of being Seniors very enjoyable.

To the Sophomores we leave the pleasure
of at last being upperclassmen.

To Mr. Rockwell we leave a band with
more Senior participants.
To Mrs. Dye, we leave a very quiet and
orderly English class:

To the Freshies we leave the saying:
"It is better to keep up with your work instead of trying to catch up."

CLASS PROPHECY
Copy of a letter from Karen Elfers to
Nancy Bovee, May 31, 1966.

Company. He says his traveling expenses
are low - he makes good use of his merchandise.

Dear Nancy:

Chuck Frank, Jerry Holoubek, and Tom
Specht are down there too. They are kept
pretty busy making roads over the mountains. You would never guess who I met
on my way to see them. Mike McDonough
is selling life insurance to anyone who b
foolish enough to travel those mountain
roads. He has such a thriving business, :it
keeps his secretary, Dolores Blair, quite
busy paying premiums.

It was really nice to hear from you
again. I was surprised to hear you are going to be a bridesmaid for Janice Van Patten's wedding. I thought she would have
been married and living in Kenosha long
ago.

I just got back from a trip to Mexico
last week. You'd be surprised how many
of our former classmates are living down
there. Frank Sexton is now a traveling
salesman for the "Sleep-Tite" Mattress

I wanted Sue Bergmark to go with me
on my vacation, but she was too busy taking care of the Animal Hospital while husband David is away. She likes her work,

Page Ninety-two

but I guess she has an awful time with the
fleas on all those dogs!
I stopped in Chicago on my way home
from Mexico to visit with Dianne Krubaeck and Judy Dix. They are really making a lot of money, most of it from helping
each other. Judy writes articles on rare
fingernail diseases for Dianne's daily paper, "The Newsy News." That way Judy
has material for Dianne and Dianne gives
Judy the publicity a young medic needs.
The headline of today's paper read, "WellKnown Fingernail Specialist, Judy Dix,
Finds Another Danger In A Ripped Cuticle."
The day after I returned it was rather
warm so we went to the park and had a
nice talk with Don Swartz. He was in a
hurry, put he stopped for a few minutes.
It seems that he has been so busy painting
garbage cans he hasn't had time to get the
grass cut. He was going to hire Jim Cates,
but he was too busy helping Marco Cirone
pick up bargains on Maxwell street.
While I was doing my housework Friday morning, I happened to turn on the
radio and catch Mary Ann Augustine's
"Morning Music Show." She is really doing
quite well, and is very pleased with her
new accompanist, Beverly Plattner.
Joanne Richter dropped in to see me the
same day, full of news about her job teaching kindergarten at Riverview grade school.
She said she has Kay and Howie's twins
in her class this year. By the way, Audrey
Jahns is teaching there too.
Did you know that Ray Arndt, Don Timmer, Jack Ellis, and Bill Davis are trying
to get into the major leagues? They are
doing fine, but their wives don't like traveling too well.
I had a letter from Kathy Robinson just
this morning. She and LaVerne Kerkman

just love it up in northern \Visconsin.
Kathy says the only thing wrong is that
the roads are rather deserted, and there is
no one around to help her when she gets
stuck in first gear.
Did you see Jim Posch on the "Ray Pulera Show" the other night? He was making
a guest appearance to plug his latest movie. By the way, Ray is doing fine as a
comedian. He made the list of top ten this
year.
A new grocery store just opened up in
town. Jim Minnis is the proud owner, but
Pat Ehlert runs everything, we hear. Barbara Becker got married the year after she
graduated, but she still helps out in the
store during the busy months.
I happened to be looking through a magazine when I saw a picture of a model home
that Ronnie Faber designed and built. The
picture was taken by Bruce Mohnen, who
is head photographer for that magazine.
Nancy Gruber has moved back to Dundee, Illinois, where she lived originally,
and I haven't heard anything from her.
Did you know that Bob Tilton and Ralph
Sattersten are Co-captains of the National
Guard? They have their hands full with
all those boys under them that they tricked
into enlisting.
Oh yes, Everett Benedict moved off the
farm because he has a coaching job in one
of the high schools further upstate. I can't
rememper the name of the town, but it is
the same one that Janice Reiter is working in. She is a laboratory technician in
the hospital there.
Don Davis and his family stopped in to
see us the other night. He sure is lucky.
His four children had the mumps, but he
didn't have a single doctor bill. It sure is
nice to have a wife who is a trained nurse.

Page Ninety-three

Did you know that Rich Frank just
bought another tavern? He now owns quite
a number of them. Business is good, but
his best customers are old classmates.

said they were married and raising a family.
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you that Ronnie Cates is married and has a wonderful

Ted DeLaMatter moved to Texas and
started a successful business for himself.
Chuck Dexter is there too, playing the clarinet in Rich Greskoviak's band.

;~amily.

I don't think I have missed any one of
the class of "56," but if I have I will mention them in my next letter. Right now I
simply must get dinner for my husband.

I haven't heard from Deanna Winter
other than that she is a secretary for some
firm in Chicago. Gloria Perry and Marge
Gauger haven't written either, but Kathy

Page Ninety-four

As always,
Karen.

BADGER AUTO SALES
Salem, Wisconsin
"Happy" Dix, Prop.
Also Ovmer and Operator of Dix Bus Service

Why Pay More When You Can't Get BettN·?
Ford Dealer

Gas and Service
Phone Bristol 41 F-2

Page Ninety-five

FOX VALLEY FLORISTS
Wilmot, Wisconsin

Phone Trevor 3221

We Telegraph
Flowers

We Deliver

You will like our flowers too

SILVER LAKE STATE BANK
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Small Enough to Serve You Better- Large Enough to Serve You Best
The Bank Satisfied Customers Built
Member F. D. I. C.
Page Ninety-six

GEORGE C. HOCKNEY AND CO.
World's Only Manufacturer of Under Water Weed Cutter

Mfg. Since 1903
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Congratulatidns and Best Wishes

SCHEIBE STUDIO
For Fine Photography after your graduation- be it portrait, wedding,
or candid, please keep u.s in mind.
The Studio is Air Conditioned for your comfort
548% Chestnut Street, Burlington, Wis.

Page Ninety-seven

Phone RO 3-6535

Congratulations and Very Best Wishes

TIMMER'S
SHOREWOOD FOODS AND lAUNDROMAT
In Shorewood Te.rrace- through the arch on Highway 50
Frozen Foods

Groceries

Complete Laundry Service

PIZZA Friday and Saturday- 4 to 11 P.M.
Delicious Hamburgers

Soda Fountain

Congratulations and Best Wishes from

TWIN LAKES RECREATION, INC.
Bowling Instructors

Leagues and Open Bowling

TWIN LAKES BOWLING ALLEYS AND WONDER BAR

Page Ninety-eight

SERVICE CO-OP OF KENOSHA COUNTY
"Affiliate of Kenosha County Farm Bureau"
FARM BUREAU FEEDS- FERTILIZERS- PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
FARM SUPPLIES
Phone Kenosha OL 4-5331

Route 3, Kenosha- Hwy. 43

Compliments of

THE STATE BANK
OF ANTIOCH

Page Ninety-nine

BROSK OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLY
5810 Seventh Avenue

Kenosha, Wis.

HEADQUARTERS FOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT
AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES
PORTABLE and STANDARD TYPEWRITERS
Convenient Terms
Kenosha OLympic 4-2193

FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS

Page One Hundred

Congratulations and Be.st Wishes From

GLASBY'S BEACH BARBECUE
Hickory Barbecued Ribs- Chicken- Beef and Pork
Steak- French Fried Shrimp
Twin Lakes, ·wisconsin

Compliments of

BURLINGTON NATIONAL BANK
"The Bank That Makes You Feel At Home"
Burlington, Wisconsin
Member of the F. D. I. C.

Page One Hundred-one

CHUCK A. DICKLIN
"THE BUILDER"

Bassett, Wisconsin

Phone Wheatland 62-A

For Your Date With a "Hit"

Twilla Inn

The Record Nook//

Home Cooked Meals Our
Speciality

11

845 Main St.

Antioch, Illinois
Home Made Pies and Hamburgers

Everything in Recorded Music
Jack and Kay Magera

Page One Hundred two

For the best in fountain service and
carry-outs to complete dinners stop at

Compliments of

The Point Grill

Strong Funeral Home

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Antioch, Illinois
John and Shirley Een

Best Wishes to the Class of 1956
"Skate for F'un"

Delightful Shops

Rollin' Wheels Roller Rink

Delicious Food

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Honey Bear Farm

"Is Your Treasury Fund Low?"

Genoa City, Wisconsin
Browning 9-5222

Plan a special party for your church, school,
or group organization. For information call
Twin Lakes 2'821 or during skating session call
Twin Lakes 9571. Open every night beginning Friday, June 15th, from 7:30 to 11:30 to
midnight CST. Sunday matinees from 2 to
5 p.m.
We welcome parents and guardians at all
times. No charge when accompanying children
or party groups.

Page One Hundred-three

Wilbur Lumber Company
Building Material

The Finest Foods and Liquors

Paint, Builder's Hardware, Coal,
Oil, Glass ,Brick, White Lead,
Plumbing Supplies, Cement

Smares Country House
Ted Gray, Organ Star

Complete Serrvice from Plans to
Financing

For Reservations- Antioch 602
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

We Cater to Parties and Banquets

Phone Wilmot 99 .J-1
Wheatland 96-W

Salem Electric
Television Sales and Service

Carey Electric and

Milt Raditz, Jr.

Plumbing Shop

Wiring and Motor Repair

Phone 75

Antioch, Ill.

Appliances
Westinghouse Electric Refrigeration
Kelvinator- Gibson- Motorola

Ranges

Zenith
Meyers Heater Systems- Dri-Gas
Highway 83

Salem, Wis.

Phone Bristol 41 F-21

IPage One Hundred-four

Edward Dicklin
Construction Company

Holtdorf and Fiegel
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Ed Dicklin
Electric Appliances - Wiring
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
A. 0. Fiegel
CEMENT WORK- BUILDING
Box 23

A. E. Holtdorf

Phone Wilmot 77 .J-2

Phone Twin Lakes 3243

If you want the Best in Anything

Thomas Hansen & Sons

for Your Table in Groceries or Meats
Alwin T. Hansen
Shop at
1880- 1956

Richter's
Cardinal Foods

Phone OL 4-2136

Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Groceries- Meats- Dry Goods

Ambula'nce Service

Page One Hundred-five

Twin Lakes, Wis.

The First National Bank
of Kenosha

Hamburgers- French Fried Shrimp

"Our 104th Year of Service"

Mrs. Young's Snack Shack

Steak Sandwiches- Baked Ham
Kenosha's Oldest and Largest Bank
Bar-B-Q - Soft Cream
Fountain Service

Est. 1852

Vesel's

Member F. D. I. C.

Richter's

Self Service Food Mart

Twin Lakes, Wis.
Self Se rvice -Fresh Meats
1

Vegetables - Groceries - Dairy
Aged Beef
Twin Lakes, Wis.

George Richter, Prop.
Quality Foods at
Everyday Low Prices

Phone T. L. 2511
Phone Twin Lakes 2911

8 :00- 9 :00 days

8 :00- 5 :00 Sun.

Page One Hundred-six

HUMPHREY CHEVROLET SALES,
INC.

Compliments of
A. H. LOIS FEED CO.

"Wis. Largest Chevrolet Dealer"

Bassett, Wisconsin

Phone RO 3-24 7 4 and 3-24 7 5

Twin Lakes 2053

673 Geneva Street
Burlington, Wisconsin

PEDERSEN BROS. IMPL. CO.
Complete Line of Farm Equipment

Wheatland 62

WES' AUTO BODY AND
PAINT SHOP

and G. M. C. Trucks
"You Wreck 'Em - We Fix 'Em"
Antioch, Ill.

Phone Antioch 599

Alfred and Robert Pedersen

Phone 76

Antioch, Illinois

SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.
Burlington, Wisconsin
Shop at Sears and Save
"Everything For the Home"

RASCH'S STUDIO
DR. FRED C. MAYER

Genoa City, Wisconsin

Dentist
The Studio of Modern Photography
Portrait - Weddings- Commercial

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Phone 4981

Phone Genoa City FR 9-6695

Page One Hundred-seven

SILVER LAKE BARBER SHOP
AND SPORTS SHOP
Silver Lake, Wisconsin
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thur.
8 :00 A. M. to 6 :00 P. M.
Fri. and Sat. 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M.
Francis O'Neil

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SCHICK'S DAIRY QUEEN
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Henry Andre

COUNTRYSIDE RESORT
Compliments of

Excellent Food

CAMP LAKE NURSING HOME

Fishing- Boating- Hunting
Picnic Grove

Mary E. Griebel

Phone Trevor 2562
M. & A. Marchuk

Camp Lake, Wis.

Meet Your Friends Here
SYDNEY STUDIOS
CAMP LAKE TAVERN
Arch and Marge Bonderud

"Photographs You Like and Your
Friends Admire"

Food
Phone Trevor 9181

Kenosha Theatre Building

Camp Lake, Wis.

Compliments of
Compliments of

MURPHY PRODUCTS COMPANY

GASTON PRINTING COMPANY
Phones 43 or 44
Antioch, Illinois

Burlington, Wisconsin
Feeding Concentrates that balance-up
Grain and Roughage to make Low
Cost and Productive Rations for Livestock and Poultry.

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ART'S PAINT STORE
Compliments of

Paint, Wallpaper and Supplies _

THE FEAST HOUSE
Phone Antioch 320
Located at Highways 50 and 41
406 Lake Street- In Post Office Bldg.
Antioch, Illinois

SENO'S FEED STORE

~iJRUITURE CO.
·1~1·

Feed Grinding and Molasses Mixed
With Your Feeds

~

COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS

Seno's Concentrates for Poultry,
Hogs and Cattle

6209 22nd Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Phone OLympic 7-5133

Slades Corners, Wis.

:>

Phone Wheatland 30-F

ROUNDY'S MOTOR SERVICE

RAUSCH
Building Supplies Company

General Repair - Brake Service
Tires - Batteries

Cement and Light Weight Blocks
and Concrete Products

Phone Wheatland 30-R
Slades Corners, Wis.

Phone Trevo'r 2341

Wilmot, Wis.

Cottages, Homes and Farms
Congratulations
NELSON'S REAL EST ATE
KENOSHA EVENING NEWS

AND INSURANCE

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Antioch, Illinois
Phone 23

Page One Hundred-nine

Girls!

Girls!

Girls!

C.BRANKOW

Learn to sew and also participate in
the Singer nationwide sewing contest.
Win a new Singer sewing machine and
a trip to New York City.

Meats
Salem, Wis.

Ph. Bristol 66 F-12

Custom Curing and Smoking
SINGER SEWING CENTER
5820 6th Ave.
Kenosha, Wis.
OL7-7424

Cutting and Wrapping for Your
Deep Freeze or Locker

Compliments of

Compliments of

NORTHWESTERN DRAPERY

PAUL'S

Kenosha, Wisconsin
5814 6th Ave.

Paul Schatz

Ph. OL 7-7315

Paul Brown

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

TV S[lec~alists
MARSHALL STUDIO
TV ENGINEERS
When Fine Photography is Important

Admiral - RCA - Zenith - Philco - G-E
Motorola- Spartan-Westinghouse

1202- 60th Ave.

Kenosha, Wis.
3416 Roosevelt Rd., Kenosha, Wis.

Phone OL 4-2975

Phone OL 7-6159

BRUCH FUNERAL HOME

SNO-WHITE LAUNDRY, INC.

24 Hour Ambulance Service
572 Chetsnut Street, Burlington, Wis.
3503 Roosevelt Road, Kenosha, Wis.
Phone Kenosha 28298

Page One Hundred-ten

Phone RO 3-6900

Compliments of
BEN FRANKWN STORE

EARL ELFERS

Antioch, Illinois
Phone Trevorr 3964

Trevor, Wis.

ROLLIE'S "ROCKET" STATION
Compliments

Highway 50 at Silver Lake Corners

VILLAGE REALTY

Gas - Oil - Tires - Accessories
Home and Farm Deliveries

Phone Twin Lake.s 3351

Bristol 8 F-3

COURTESY MUSIC SHOP
Compliments of
"Across from the Orpheum"

GIBBS VARIETY

Everything in Music
Antioch, Illinois
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Farms -Lake Cottages
HARRY HANSEN
E. ELMER BROOK
Oliver and New Holland Farm Mach.
Real Estate and Insurance
Feed -Seed -Hardware
Bristol, Wisconsin

915 Main Street
Phone 460

Page One Hundred-eleven

Antioch, Ill.

STANDARD OIL COMPANY
Compliments of

Fred Schmalfeldt, Agent

VAN'S SERVICE

Ph. Wilmot 60 M-2 Wheatland 59-M

Your Mobile Gas Dealer

Gasoline - Kerosene - Fuel Oils
Greases and Insecticides

Sih-er Lake, Wis.
Prompt and Efficient

Compliments of
EVANS IMPLEMENT CO.
Farm Tractors and Implements
Refrige·ration- Motor Trucks

HOUSE OF BEAUTY
Specializing in Re-styling also
Complete Artistic Beauty Service

Truesdell
Antioch, Illinois

TWIN LAKES GARAGE
NEHLESEN'S SPORTING GOODS
Dodge Cars ~nd Trucks
518- 56th Street
Phone Twin Lakes 3441

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Lawrence H. Kempken, Prop.

CHARLES HARBAUGH LUMBER

RODE'S

COMPANY

Camera Shop and Photo Supplies
Incorporated

Quality Products- Courteous Service

2204 Roosevelt Road
Phone 4-2410

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Kenosha, Wis.

Page One Hundred-twelve

Phone 2311 or 2321

Insurance For Your Every Need
Auto- Fire- Life -Hospital

STATE BANK OF RICHMOND

All Casualty Coverages
GERALD M. SIEBERT

"Make Our Bank Your Bank"

Real Estate and Iusurance
Siebert's Hotel

Richmond, Illinois

Phone Bristol 41 F-3

Salem, Wisconsin

Compliments of
HAZEL'S BEAUTY SHOP
335 Depot Street
Phone 678

RICHMOND MOTOR SALES
Frank Bergsma, Prop.

Antioch, Ill.
Chrysler - Plymouth Dealer
Operators

Hazel Hawkins- Joyce Donovan

Richmond, Ill.

Main Street

Telephone 2011

BASSETT HARDWARE

OTTO'S STEAK HOUSE MOTEL
Fine Food

Stanley Stoxen, Prop.

Reasonably Priced

Steaks - Chops- Chicken
General Hardware, Plumbing and

Lunches and Snacks

Heating

Hwys. 173-21-83
Ph. Twin Lakes 2055

Bassett, Wis.

Antioch, Ill.

Phone 389

CYRIL J. KERKMAN

Compliments of

Dealer in Livestock, Dairy Cattle

PAUL A VERY, INC.

Livestock Trucking
Route 5, Burlington, Wis.

Electrical Appliances

Tel. Wheatland Line 30-0

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Antioch, Ill.

COLONIAL
.B'UKNITURE and UPHOLSTERING
Custom Made Furniture
Slip Covers, Draperies
Refinishing, CabinetWork
Slades COir'ners, ·wisconsin
Phone Wheatland 3-L

Compliments of
BANK OF BURLINGTON
1872- 1956
Member of F. D. I. C.

C. J. Ryba

LAKEWAY PACKING CO.
TWIN LAKES BARBER SHOP

Highway 50- 4 miles from Kenosha

John Indrika, Prop.

Home Made Sausage

Women's and Children's Haircuts

Smoked and Fresh Meats
Hotel and Re.staurant Supply

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Phone 2-4233

THE LEADER STORE

HILDEBRANDT'S DEPT. STORE

H. Chemerow

Everything for Everyone

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

TWIN LAKES PHARMACY

Compliments of
THE LAKES DAIRY

Prescriptions- Drugs -Sodas
Twin Lakes, Wis.

Bristol105

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Borden's Products

Twin Lakes 4321

Wally Faber

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Resort Property - Farms

BILL'S HARDWARE

Summer Homes
The Friendly Little Store with the
Big Bargains

TWIN LAKES REALTY

J. E. Carey
Twin Lakes, Wis.

Twin Lakes, Wis.

Telephone 2662

Phone T. L. 3232

Kenosha County

Compliments of
MARIANNE'S

MONTGOMERY WARD & CO.

Antioch, Illinois

Burlington, Wis.

Apparel - Gifts- Antiques

Furniture- Appliances- Hardware
Ph. 3-3561

Catalog Off. Ph. 3-3562

TWIN LAKES BEAUTE STUDIO
Compliments of
Virginia Thorn, Prop.
SCHENNING

Open Tuesday Through Saturday

INSURANCE AGENCY

Evenings: Tuesday and Thursday

Silver Lake, Wis.

Phone Twin Lakes 4364
Twin Lakes, Wis.

For the Most Complete Local

Nite or Day Service

News Coverage of This Area ...
WILLIAM B. BANGERT CO.

Read the

Plumbing and Heating

STANDARD-PRESS

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Zimmermann & Sons, Inc., Publishers
Burlington, Wisconsin

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Congratulations Class of '56
Compliments of

El Rancho
PASADENA GARDENS

L. J. STANG

Cater to weddings, parties, banquets
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Patla, Jr.

Burlington, Wisconsin

Cocktails and Dancing
Coffee Shop and Grill

~
DressARight •
you can't afford not tot
WAGNER and JURANEK
Men's and Boys' Wear
R0ckwell3-7070

Royal Typewriters
Portable- Manual -Electric
Sales - Rentals -Repairs
WETTENGEL'S
Typewriter

Burlington, Wis.

Home of Clipper-Graft Clothes

Headquarters
5921- 6th Ave. "A"

Kenosha, Wis.

Phone 8558
ANTIOCH PACKING HOUSE

JULIUS URBAN
Custom Tailoring -Men and Women

J o- Pat Brand Products

Cleaning- Pressing- Remodeling

Antioch, Illinois

2230 Roosevelt Rd., Kenosha, Wis.

ACE HARDWARE
Compliments of

(Roosevelt Road Hardware)

THE OLD TOWN PUMP

Kenosha's Most Complete Store
"Ace Sets the Pace"

Burlington, Wisconsin

Leon C. Nickels

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ANTIOCH LUMBER & COAL

OUR COUNTRY CLUB
Dining Room - Cocktail Lounge

COMPANY, INC.

Open to Public
Everything to Build Anything

Hours 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Cater to Parties

Phones 15 and 16

Antioch, Ill.

Hwy. 83 and Wilmot Road

Phone Trevor 9191

HILLER CHEVROLET- CADILL,AC
GOTTFREDSEN & NICOLL

Incorporated
5815 Fifth Ave.

Kenosha, Wis.

Jewelers Over 105 Years
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Telephone OL 4-8691

FRANK KRISKA

MAYER DRUG

GROCERY and MEAT MARKET
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Ho•me Made Sausage -Smoked Meats
"Your Prescrip,tion Store"

Corned Beef
Trevor 3551

5537 Sixth Avenue

Wilmot, Wis.

OLSON IMPLEMENT CO.
352 Depot St., Antioch, Ill.

Ph. 29

WILLIAMS DEPT. STORE

International Farm Machinery

Since 1871

Trucks and Refrigerators
Also many good used buys

Phone 2

Complete, Prompt Repair Service

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Antioch, Illinois

ISERMANN BROTHERS

BAUMAN HARDWARE CO.
General Hardware

"Clothiers"

Plumbing Supplies- Water Systems

Freeman Shoes

Electrical Supplies
The Store for Men and Young Men
Silver Lake, Wisconsin
614-616 56th St.

Kenosha, Wis.

Phone Wilmot 28 W-2

SCHULTZ SKELGAS SERVICE
Silver Lake, Wis.
KING'S GROCERIES
Plumbing, Heating, and Appliances
Salem, Wisconsin
Arthur Schultz, Prop.
Ph. Wilmot 12 W-1

Whtld. 59-W

Compliments of the

Compliments of

B & K SHOE STORE

MICHAEL'S

Good Stores for the Entire Family

For Fine Furs

for over 35 years
Kenosha, Wisconsin

706 Geneva St., Burlington, Wis.

COUNTY ELECTRlC SALES
AND SEHVICE

HOLLEB'S

Elmer Kaphengst, Sr. and Jr.
Sportswear- Dresses
Wiring- Carpenter Work
Complete Bridal and Formal Wear
5621- 6th Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin

Refrigeration- Gifts- Cards and
Novelties- Appliances and Paints
Salem, Wisconsin Ph. Bristol 54 F-23

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GIBBS & JENSSEN

For the Finest Homemade
Ice Cream It's

)11ck Andtell
CONFECTIONFR
24th Ave. and 60th St.
"Since 1911 Your Family's Food
Friend"

Sporting Goods
Antioch, Ill. - Phone 922
Sportswear for Men and Women
Everything in Athletic and Fishing
Supplies- Pet Supplies- Photography
Equip. - Johnson Outboard Motors

FAIRVIEW DINING ROOM
WILMOT AUTO SERVICE

Choice Food
Steaks- Chickens- Lobster Tails

Harm Garwood, Mgr.

Courteous Service

Phone Trevor 9221

Twin Lakes, Wis.

BARDEN'S
Compliments of
Kenosha, Wis.

Since 1889

CARL'S STORE
Kenosha's Home of Well-Known
Silver Lake, Wis.

Nationally Advertised Merchandise
of Better Quality

BARNSTABLE AND BROGAN

SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.

Antioch, Illinois

Kenosha, Wis.

Page One Hundred-nineteen

Compliments of
TREVOR FEED COMPANY

Compliments of

Glenn Pacey, Prop.
MEINHARDT BANK
Feeds - Fe·rtilizers.- Coal,- Seeds
Burlington, Wisconsin

Phone Trevor 2411
Trevor, Wisconsin

BRASS BALL, CHEESE MART
Selected Wisconsin Cheese and
Gift Boxes

LOUIS' TAVERN

Hickory Smoked Sausages and Meats

Fish Fry Friday and Saturday

Hwy. 50 - 1 Block west of 83
Slades Corners, Wisconsin
George Lichter, Prop.
Salem, Wis.

Bristol 133 F-2

SONNIES
ROLLIE'S STORE
Live Bait and Spoding Goods

Wilmot, Wisconsin

Lunches
Sundries, Kodaks, Luick Ice Cream
Wilmot, Wisconsin

Congratulations ... Class of '56
Compliments of

BESSIE: BARNES

KING'S DRUGS

Instrumental and Dancing Teacher
Burlington

Antioch, Illinois

Wilmot

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II
II

Chicago
Winslow

Best Vvishes, Graduates . , .
"Gifts That Are Treasr;red"

SCHMIDT IMPLEMENT CO.

from
John Deere Farm Equipment
C. S. HUBBARD

Salem, Wisconsin

Jeweler and Engraver
705- 58th St.

Kenosha, Wis.

Chas. and Em's

EVANS LUMBER CO.

YELLOW COTTAGE

John Evans & Son

Candy- Ice Cream- School Supplies

Building Materials

Variety Store

Salem, Wisconsin
Bristol 55 F-11

Wilmot, Wisconsin

Wheatland 10-M

SILVER LAKE GRILL
PADDOCK LAKE LUMBER CO.

Fine Food - Quick Service

Salem, Wisconsin

Low Prices
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

ROBEL & SWATEK
Shell Gasoline with TCP and
Furnace Oil with 50A-5X
Silver Lake, Wis.
Wheatland 96-M

Compliments of
TUTTLES
Salem, Wisconsin

Wilmot 20 R-1

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Congratulations Class of '56

McCARTHY-RUETER-HAAS

HARTNELL CHEVROLET CO.

"The New Things, First"
Furniture and Unde·rtaking Co., Inc.

Salem, Wisconsin
Phone Bristol 98 F-2

Ambulance Service

Ph. RO 3-3541

Where You Can Buy With Confidence

Burlington, Wisconsin

LEE'S

Lots of fun if you're over 21
at

Everything in Gas and Electric
Appliances

BAMBOO HUT

Bottled Gas - Bulk Gas

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Wilmot, Wis.

Phone T-3331

Pizza

NOTICE TO BOOKHOLDERS
PLEASE, READ
The publishing of this yearbook, which is
placed in your hands each year, entails a great
deal of work and costs several thousands of
dollars. The various firms who carry ads in
this book are using this means of supporting
our school and making possible the publication
of this annual. Therefore, Wilmot High School
would appreciate it, if, through your purchases
throughout the year, you would give these
firms who have designated themselves as Wilmot supporters, the benefit of your business
whenever it is possible for you to do so.
The Panther Staff takes this opportunity to
thank each and all of the advertisers in this
year's book, and to thank you, the holder, in
advance for your cooperation in patronizing
these various firms.

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PATRON'S LIST
Kenosha

Silver Lake

Paul Swartz Nursery

Bunny Hut
Isermann Hardware

Camp Lake

Clough's Shoe Store
Wenske's Food Shop

Ben F. Stahl & Son

Hillside Tavern

Block Bros.

Nick's Service Station

Lepp and Company
Greenberg's

Antioch

Gamble's
Reeve's Drugs

Burlington

Trading Post

Spring Brook Feed Co.

Harold's Restaurant

Burlington Floral Shop

Western Tire and Auto Service

Printz Firestone Store

Jewel Box

Sport Mart
Twin Lakes

Tobin's Drug Store
Garvey's Pharmacy

John's Friendly Tap

Vogelsang's Bakery

Chuck's Service Station

Academy Cleaners

Dr. Setter, Dentist

Dr. L. E. Fait

Wisconsin Gas and Electric

Rueter & Hannas

Musial's Tavern

Reinardy Drugs
Motor Parts Co.

Wilmot

Verick's Shoe Store

Fritz's Barber Shop

Perry's Jewelry- Optometrist

McDougall Hardware

Lee N. Herman
Salem
Genoa City

Tod's Lunch
Bacon's Cheese Market

Genoa City Auto Co.
Barker Lumber Co.
Brunswick Men's Store

New Munster

Gieser Eat Shop

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