Wilmot Union High School 1917 Yearbook

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SNIPPETS of SALEM
136- WILMOT HIGH
SCHOOL ANNUALS
Contents:
Pages

1-37

1917

38-77

1921

78- 130

1925

131 -178

1928

179-242

1931

0-242 pages
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Compiled 07/2009 by L S Valentine Copyright©Valentine2009

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THE

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UNION FREE HIGH SHOOL at Wilmet was organized fol' the purpose of providing m,

opportunity for the boyR and girls of this high school district and the surrounding territory
to prepare themselves to become more efficient nwn and women.
Education furnishes the light and inspiration for efficiency.

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Efficiency means the getting out of a business all that there is in the business by all the
means that are consistent with honor and to provide these means for the boys and girls to carry
to the future men ancl women is the work to which om High School is dedicated

-m;o tbr future prosperitp anb tbr continurb sumss of tiJr
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Wnion jfm J.ligiJ ~cfJool, tbis book is most respect·

The school offers distinct advantages to both pupils and parents in it:; district.

It brings

the high school within reach of the pupil nnrl obviates the necessity of sending the boy or girl'

fuUp brbicatrb bp tbr class of 'l 7 tuitiJ tbr brsire tbat

a'\vay from home at the most critical age in h :R development,

its pages in tbr future cl)roniclr tbr manlp anb tuomanlp

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birtues, anb tbr spltnbill acl)irbrmrnts of t!JoSr tobo arr

It is designed to meet the needs

the entire community and 'ts courses of study win be modified to conform to new needs.

It

is an accreUitecl school and the graduates therefrom aee entitled to all the privileges given to the

so fortunate ali to babe access to its inspiring balls.

gr:.>.duates of the best high schools in the state.
It is capr~ble of steady growth.

dulles nearly 450 families

The district comprises thirty-seven. square miles and in-

The financial support of the !:oichool can hardly become a burden nnd

the sehool attendnnce shopld increase to 100
l'out inve.~tigatioiJ and ro-operation is solicited.

.T. J. KERWIN.

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U. F. Hig·h to thee we're loyal,
And our praises offer you;
May thy power be long; enduring,
Alma Mater brave and tnw.
Thy ::;tudents thee remember,
For thy purity they stand;
While all others will l'Unender
To the he.st that's in the lancL
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We h:tVC' striven to keep together
And in knowledge each oub·ie;
But OUJ' hearts anrl hands forever
Belong to U. F. High.
When the four long years are oYer
In the school we love so well,
Still our hearts wlll e'er be yearning
F'or ne·w victories to telL
When \Ve leave the cares of school life.
Am! in life's sehool take our stand
We'll l'ememhel' what we owe her,
The mother of om· lan<L
Though our hearts be sad and weal'y
An<l misfortunes near us lie,
We ~hall always think with pleasure
Of our rlear old U. F. High.
Ul'suln M_ Kenvin, '17.

UNION FREE HIGH SCHOOL, WILMOT, WIS.

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CLASS OFFICERS
PRESIDENT

HERBERT 0. SWENSON

VICE PRESIDENT

MYRTLE E. WESTLAKE

SECRETARY

GRACE A. BOHRN

TREASURER

AILEEN A. KERWIN

CLASS COLORS
MAROON AND GOLD

CLASS FLOWER
MISS LAMB

MR. MH\SART

WHITE CARNATION

MISS FAm;R

MOTTO
NOW WE ARE IN LIFE'S SCHOOL

1Soar'i:1 of I!Ebucation
J. J. KERWIN

DIRECTOR

JOH!\ NETT

SECRETARY

GEO. N. BASSETT
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GRACE BOHRN,

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Antioch, JIL
VERA HEGEMAN IG1·an<iy),

Play Cast, "Baek to the Farm!'
Cla~s Secretary (2) (3) (4),
Class Prophet.
"Never idle a moment."

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Silverlakc, Wis.

German Club (4), Debate (3).
Play Cast, "Back to the Farm<"
Class Play Cast.
Class Historian.
"WhateVel' I have tried to do in life,
I have tried to do right."

RICHARD H. KREUTZ (Duke Gink de Fluezicks),

MARY DROM

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Silverlake, WiH

German Club (4).
Class Play Cast.
"Brevity is the soul of \Vit."

AJLEEN KERWIN iSho,·ty),

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German Club (4), Debate (4).
Class Historian.
Play Cast.
"She said less and thought more."

Silverlake, Wi;;.

German Club (3)
Class Treasurer
(3) (4),
Class Play Cast.
"He1· J:fe is a continuous succession of smiles."

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EDNA DROM !Ed.),

Richmontl, Ill.

EnteJ·ed from Geneva High as Senior.
Bash•t Ball ( 4).
·Business Manager "The Eeho."
"A human dictionary."

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URSULA KERWIN (Frec,desJ,

Silverlake, Wis.

Gelman Club t3) (4).
Play Cast, "Back to the Fnrm.''
Salutatorian.
"Take honor from me and my life is done."
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Wilmot, Wis.

Gnman Club (3) (4).
Class Will.
"/wd if it please you, so; if not, why so."

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MYRTLE WESTLAKE,

Snlem, Wis.

Debate (2) (3) 14).

Baseball (2) (B) (4).

German Club (3) (4).
Plav Cast, "Back to the Farm.''
Vie~ President of Class {'2) (3) (4).
Class Play Cast.
"For men may come and men may go,
But- I go on foreve1·."

Basket Ball (3) (4),
Play Cast, "Back to the- Farm."
Class Play Cast.
"A man after his own heart."

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ROY RICHTER,

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Debate (R) (4).

Baseball (1} (2) (3) t4).

WALTER WITT (Wallie).

Basket Ball (1) (2) (:l) (4),
Class Play, 'Hi.
Phly Cast, "Back to the Farm."
Captain Bas!<et Ball Team (3) (4).
"When basket bnll and studies dash,
Then let studit>s go to snw:o>h."

Baseball (1) (2) (31
Basket Ball (1} (2)
(-4).
Debate (21 (3L Play
''Baci;-_ to the Farm!'
Plav Cast, "Try it On"
Cla~s Play Cas~t 1 Hi.
Class Play Cast.
''It does not take me all dny to do a day's work."

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SIEDSCHLAG (Myrtie),

Sprln!~·

Grove, IJl.

Debatl.' (3) {4).
German Club (3) (4)

Valedictorian.
Class Play Cast.
"She had no time to sport away the hours
All must be in earnest in a life like ours."

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Spr-ing· Grove, IlL
Entered from Kenosha High as Sophomore
Debate (2) (3) (4).

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Class Play Cast '1.5, Play Cast, "Back to the Farm."
Editcr-in-Chief "The Echo."
Class President (2) (3) (4).
l\1anag€l' Bas};et Ball Team (3) (4}.
Class Play Cast. Class Prophet.
''His only goal is Tighteousness."

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SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE~~. 1917
PAUL VOELKER

SPEAKER,

VALEDICTORY

MYRTLE SIEDSCHLAG

SALUTATORY

URSULA M. KERWIN

CLASS HISTORY

1 BLANCHE DALTON
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CLASS PROPHECY

HERBERT 0. SWENSON
GRACE A. BOHRN

Om· school days are nearly ended,
Really, they are just begun,
To us they seem never ending.
That's ho>Y time affects the youn.rt.

Life is such a queer confusion,
Satisfaction ne'er is found;
We are always striving, ~training,
F01- a farther higher ground,

It has been a busv .season.
We have gair~ed a knowing air,
That i:~ to impress the Freshmen
Their time's coming that i,,. fair.

Tlwn when -..ve've attained our object,
And we stand aside to think,
l:hw the time that's gone seems precious,
iHe-mory hold.<: us, that's the link.
G, B.

VERA HEGEMAN

CLASS WILL

HIGH SCHOOL

MUSIC

~ur Vtrtorp
Into deal' High, in da:vs gone by,
Young and gn:'en, a refteshing sight,
We entered as Freshmen; the1·ein to seek
Enlightenment, which we J..new gleamed bright
'Long difficult path~·-a gleaming light
To knO\v!edge, long we held our way,
Right loyally \ve fought the fight,
'Twixt trials and duties of yesterday.

q[:lass i,Blap

"Brown's In Town"
CAST
Herbert 0. Swenson

Dick P1·eston, the son

Frank Mattel'n

Abel Preston, the fathel'

Lavester Hanneman

Arthur Howard, a dentist

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Polock, the gardener

Myrtle E, Westlake

Suzanne ·naere, who kno·ws a thing or two

Letty, Dick's wife

Aileen A. Kenvin

Freda Von Hollenbeck, a German heiress

Myrtle Siedschlag
Mary DYom

Primrose, the "lady r-ook" with a reputation

Into dear High, in days gone by
With pu!'pose resolved, with courage light,
Ventured our class, inspired and brcn-'ely;
We were, indeed, a cheerful sight
WheJl we set forth in all our might,
Seeking: ;;nowledge, we held our way
Hard to the end, with keen tle;ight,
ThHl the four long years \Ve fought the fig-ht .
Now >ve're Seniors, fourteen und mighty,
Bidding good-bye to our Alma Mater;
:V1ay those left behind be eve1· inspired
To their sense of duty, by us defined;
Ours is the Victory, proudly won,
Nevertheless, we've only begun;
And, \Vith ever a brave and tea,'y reply
May we challenge new duties that before us lit•.

Director--Miss Faber

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RUSSELL BREUL,
"Rusty"
Camp Lake, Wis.
"It is ill to make him stir unless he is eonvinct•d of the ncces~ity of haste."
RUSSELL LUDWIG,
"Irish"
"Week in, week out, you can hear his bellows blow.' 1

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KATHRYN MADDEN,
"Kit"
"Boys are a nuisance and a bore.H

Silverlake, Wis.
Spring- Grove, IlL

AILEEN MORGAN,
"Her voice is sweet, her style is neat."

Wilmot, Wis.

RUTH MORGAN,
"She never does a foolish thing."

Wilmot, Wis.

EMILY SCHULTZ,
Basl:letts, Wis.
HI might be better if I would, but it w ouhl be awfully lonesome being good."
MARGARET SCHMALFELDT,
"Miggy"
"An innocent face, but you nevet can tell."
GEORGE SCHMALFELDT,

Silverlake-, Wi.s.

"Cot"

Salem. Wis.

DAY WICKS,
"Wicks"
Salem, Wis.
"Blessings on him who invented sleep, the mantle which covers all human thoughts."
BERNARD YOPPE,
"Yopp"
"Life' sa jest and all things show it."
B. Yoppe

Trevor, Wis

R Breul
G. Schmalfeldt
D. Wicks
R. Ludwig:
R. Morgan
A. Morgan
E. Schultz
M. Schmalfeldt

K. Madden

Jf untor ((reel:!
We believe in studies,
We believe in work,
We believe in trying
Lessons ne'er to shirk,
We believe in striving
Onward toward the goal;
We believe in hying
To be on the "passing'' roll
We believe in winning
Honors far and near;
We believe that teachers
To us are very dem.

OFFICERS

Ruth Morgan

President

Kathryn Madden

Vice President

George Schmnlfelrlt

Secretary and Treasurer

CLASS COLORS
PINK AND PALE GREEN

All of which are 011ly
Simply our beliefs;
Fot' what we really practiceWe refer you to our "chiefs/'

CLASS FLOWER
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We \Yill miss you, studious seniors,
From the ::mlemn gathering here,
We will miss the good example
Which you set for us this year<

We will not forget your kindness,
In progressing this, oUI' school,
We will remember, too, how often
You helped to put things throug}

We will miss you from our history,
For your high ideals were set
To see who could keep still the long·est,
Which we Juniors ne'er did yet.

If you are ever worn and ·weary,
Trying to forget your cares,
Just look back to dear old high school
Whose joys we all did share.
A.M. "lR

~ ll%alm of I.ife
(From a Junior's point of' view)
Tell us not in careless accents
That geometry's not complex;
For our ears heed not thy judgments,
And our nerves do not relax.
Even though you may be SeniorsYou forget what you thought once,
Just own up your thoughts as Juniors,
Make us feel less like a dunce.

L. Fleming

L Hanneman
F. Rush

A. Moran

S, Kellogg
.'L Yaw

fl. Taylor

We all know school-life is hansient;
So why with geometry stl'oll'?
Euclid's dead, and Thales is ancient,
But the dead are not our goaL

G. Halladay
I. Carey

CLASS OFFICERS

Life is short, the time is stealing;
And the year is on the wane;
But some Juniors have a feeling
That the Seniors talked in vain.

FresidPnt
Vice President
Secretary
Treasure1·

And though Seniors all remind us
That they passed so easily,
Still they say we'd best be studious
As so bright we might not be!

Lavester Hanneman
Dorothy Taylor
Gertrude Halladay
Ambrose Moran

CLASS COLORS

Still, when we are Seniors mighty,
Shall we not ease Juniors' minds
Though we give in language flighty
Consolation to troublous times'?

DARK BLUE AND WHITE

Consolation that another,
Struggling thru his Junior year
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother
Shall take heart and discard fear.
R. M.

WHITE CARNATION

CLASS FLOWEH

CLASS MOTTO
'"CLIMB THOUGH THE ROCKS BE RUGGED'"

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CAREY. IRVING,
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"He doth nothing Out talk of his hor:,;e (ear)."

Wilmot, Wi:s.

FLEMING, LAWRENCE,
''Mmphy''
"He smiles but knows not whnt hl· t>miles ai.':

Trevor, Wis.

HALLADAY, GERTRUD.E,
"Giggles, more gig·gles, and then some."

Salem, Wis.

HANNEMAN, LAVESTER,
"Bill"
Baseball (1) (2), Basket 'Ball (2), Claf'.s P1·esident.
"When I grow up, Ahem!"

Wilmot, Wis.

KELLOGG, SlllNEY,
"Sid"
"Ever ready with hi:o tongue."

SiJverlake, Wis.

MORAN, AMBROSE,
"Judge"
Baseball nnd Basket BalL
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Wilmot, Wis .

RUSH, '"LORENCE,
"Go away ancl let me sleep."

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TAYLOR, DOROTHY,
"Sh01·t, e;weet, and studious."

Wis.

Trevor, Wis.

YAW, AVIS,
"Who kmnvs and knows that she knows."

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Fil·st we'll consider Kelly
Who comes from Silver Lake.,
· He l'ities to school in a Ford
And is usually late.

Rig·ht he1e we'll take up the Wilmot boys,
As you will easily see,
There's Irving and there's La\'ester,
And IaRt but not least--little me

Next we'll talk about Murphy,
(His other name is Lawrence)
He rides his horse from Trevor
And is even here in the torrents.

1'here are still two more to explain,
A vis and her chum, Florence,
A vis comes f1·om Camp Lake,
And from Bassetts doth hail Florence.

No\V let us write about Gertrude.
The tall one of our class;
She travels eight miles from Salem,
Anrl she's a studious lass.

Now that I've told you of all
Of us folk;; of the second year,
Flease raise your voice for the Sophomores
And give them a hearty cheer.

VVhile we'1·e telling about the studious,
We'll write about Gertrude's friend,
Dorothy also comes from Trevor,
In the snow, the hail, or the wind.

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To get high
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Be a schoolmarm: To he quiet

Boys

To he good

Be a humol'lst I To tell stale
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To keep :;till

Impertinence; Fox River, Wis.

! A strong \'oice

Silverlake, Wis.

Gumption

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Be a t•ailroad
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.RICHARD KLARE

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Get thru school I

BoyR

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Fun

Algebra

To primp

Enemies

Salem, Wis.

To hE' laug·hed at

To he slow

Pep

Wilmot, \Vis.

To be reminded of
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To tease girls i .rwspens _lUi

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Be pt'esident of :
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THE TEACHERS
Miss Lamb is feeling gentle,
Miss Faber is feeling fine,
!\h. Minsart looks on calmly
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THE SENIORS

FANNIE BRUEL
EVA DARBY
HELEN DROM_
DAISY MICKLE

Now here come the Seniors so grave and bold,
They look scornfully at everything young or old,
But the way they fall down under Miss Faber's eye
Is certainly a sight to make anyone cry.

VERNA ORVIS

THE JUNIORS

VADA WHITE
GLADYS KERKHOFF
MYRTLE WESTLAKE
LILLIAN PANKNIN
MISS FABER

Then along come the Juniors with voices so loud
That proclaim that they are a merry old crowd,
But these merry old Juniors go down without a fizz,
When along: comes Miss Lamb with her geometry quiz

THE SOPHOMORES

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They certainly are making a fall in education's light,
Tho' the mari\,; they are getting are certainly slight.
Their looks to the Freshies to High School just born.
Are filled with a plenty of wisdom and scorn.

ACTIVE MEMBERS

THE I'RESHIES
(Watch latel' High School accounts).

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'"' e, the Freshmen, are very green,
As you already know;
Though we're not the greenest you haVE' sPen,
I'm sure you haven't far to go.

There's Haniet always smiling,
And industrious Florence too,
And Richard just the opposite,
Always looting for mischief to do.

Week in, week out, from morn till night
We have to endure the teasing;
But still we are alive and bright,
And still as heartily breathing.

There are Ruth, Clare, and Milton,
And Floyd, whose nickname is Lard,
Then there are Hm·old, John, and me,
And Dwaine who sure is a card.

We'll be glad when we are Sophomores,
But I don't think you have as much fun
As when you are little Freshme11
And only just begun.

Since we are only Freshmen
And just beg:nning in school,
I hope we'll all be successful,
And never be called "little fools.''

The Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors,
Who are asked questions by the score,
Because there are only eleven of us,
Ought to be glad there are no more.

BLANCHE DALTON
EDNA DROM
MARY DROM
AILEEN KERWIN
URSULA KERWIN
MYRTLE WESTLAKE
MYRTLE SIEDSCHLAG
RUTH MORGAN
AILEEN MORGAN
MARGARET SCHMALFELDT
EMILY SCHULTZ
MISS FABER
MISS LAMB

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Freshmen died out, the interest of the boys turned immediately to athletics. As the school
has ahvays been devoid of n foot ball V.;nm, particular stress was laid on the next best
thing at hand, which appeared in the form of basket balL Enthusiasm 1·an high and all o_f last
year's games were replayed in a few minutes, after which thoughts turned to the prospects of a
team for the coming year. Of course the same old wish-that we could have a "gym'' instead of
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defeat at the hands of last year's Antioch team wou:d have been.
A meeting of the Uoys was held for the purpose of selecting a manager and captain. HerLot Swenson. our reliable center of last year, was e1etted manager, and Roy Richter, last year's
eaptnin, -..vas re-l::':ected to fill that position for a ncth:.'Y · ,VE'nr.
Walter Witt was unanimously
elected to the office of treasurer,
A basket social waR given on November 3nl for the purpose of raising money for the purchasE::' of new suits, there being pradieally nothing left of the old ones except a good reputation.
The basket social was a success in every respect and the ieam selectf'd suits in a natty cvmbinntion of green and white. The ne\Y suits were initiated in true U, F, H. S. style in the opening
gnme of the season, on No\'ember lOth HE-bron fmni::hed t.ht' opposition and we-re handed a 'disastrom; defeat by the score of 07 to i)<
As the High School has no coach it was up to the captain to :-.elect the team, which was to
n'present the school and it certain~y was an easy task thi'=i year. There was basket ball material
galore on hand The dependable RCO!'in~ combination composed of Witt and Richter at forward
positions and Swenson at center was ret.ained from la.st year's team, and opposing teams always
found it a hard combination to break up, J. Richter and F'. Mattem, who alternated at right
g·uard last year, W€l'e also back; and promising; material was procured from last year':o:: second
team in Wicks, a reliable guard, and Hanneman, who is capable of putting up u g-ood game at eithe1
a ~uanl or fonvHrd position" The follo·wing team wag ReJected i:o plny HJ,?:nin"t Hebron in thP
opening game, \Vhich was an easy victory fo1· u.s:
Witt·-Right F'onvanl.
Swenson-Center.
R. Richter--Left Forward.
Wicks-Rig·ht Guard.
Hanneman-Left Guard.
The team played G1·ayslake the following- F1 iday and added another scalp to its belt by
defeating them 52 to 11, but strueK a snag on the following Friday i.n the strong M~Hemy team.
Out team was defeated but not until the finn] whistle blew was the opposing team sure of a victory. The -..vork of our two midget guards, Wid·s and Hanneman. was senHational in this g·ame
which ended in favor of McHenry, 31 to 24.
At this time some of the players of the tint team seemed to mi!:;take basket Lall for the
pt·ime pUl'pose in going to school and \Vhen the Antioch game loomed up h€forc us the faculty reported that about half of the players on the first team would not he allowed t,o represent the
Hhool in athletics because of low standing-s.
Although the Antioch game was won by a safe marg-in by a patched up team it was; evident that interest in basket ball was rapidly 1ieclining and our favorite sport had to be diseontinued entirely. The final game of the season Was played at G!'aysluke and om· team came baek
with the long end of a 40 to 2f! score, with the follmvjnl..!; players on the team·
R. Richtel'--~Left Forwal'd
Breul and Kreutz-Right Forward.
Swenson -CenteL
Hanneman-Left Guard.
Wicks-Rig·ht Guard.
The scores throughout the year ·were c~s follO\V":
U. F. H. S ... JJI; Hebron, 5.
U. F. H. S .. 3G; Antioch, 20.
U. F. H. S .. fi2; Grayslake. 11.
U. F, H. S., 24; Antioch. sa.
U. F. H. S., 24; McHenry, 31.
C. 1~. H. S .. 40; Grayslake, 29.
Although, we who are Seniors this year would deriYe no direct benefit from a change in the
manner of conducting athletics in the High School, we hope that basket ball in particulrn· and all
other athletics in general will be put in their proper plaeeR ami treated with the proper spirit in
the future. If this is g·iven proper consideration we are confident that all om athletic teams in
the future will be successful in e\'cry respect.
ROY RICHTER.
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Henry L. Bluim
Rosa M, Bufton
Grace M. Carey
Helen Carey -

Teacher at Kenosha, Wis.
At home, Wilmot, Wis.
Mrs. W. Dobyns, Trevor, Wis.
Teacher at Edmunds, Wash.
Mrs. P. Allen, Spring Valley, Ill.
- Mrs. R, Ferry, Zion City, IlL

Lillie E. Darby
Edith I. Hatch
Laura M. Loftus
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Teacher at Billings, Montana
Student at DeKalb, Ill.
Student at Union Grove, Wis.
Mrs. R. Schenning, Schennington, Wis.
Mrs. F. Luke, Camp Lake, Wis.

Sadies A. Boulden
Edith B. Darby

Marie M. Mattern
Katht·yn M. Nett
Anna B. Pella

Mabel Bufton
Blanehe G. Carey
August T. Drom
Harolrl J. O'Malley
Leora Sheen
Mildred M Vinc~nt

Mn;, Grigg, l\Hhvaukee, Wis.
At Home, Wilmot, Wis.
National Guard, Chicago, Ill.
Prop of Confectionery Store, East Troy, Wi~>
Teacher at Trevor, Wis.
Mrs. R. Paddock, Sall'm, Wis.
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Mrs. J _ Carey, Wilmot, Wis.
Employee of Secor Truck Co., Racine, Wis.
Teacher at Pleasant Prairie. Wi::;.
Mrs. F. Duffy. Wakefield. 1\!Iich.

Ruby Ludv,rig
Rol'eoe Pease
Florence Hat·tnell
Ruth Jackson
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At Home, Silverlake, Wis.
Teacher at Silverlake, Wis.
Teacher at Fox River, Wis,
Teacher nt Trevor, Wis.

Btl.l'bara Fleuker
Edith Dean Mary Madden
Elsie Scott

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Teacher at Billings, Montana
At home, Antioch, IlL
Mail Clerk, Wilmot, Wis.
Fa1·mer, Wilmot, Wis.
Deceased
Singer. Wilmot, Wis.

Alice F. Bufton
Alice R. Hatch
John T. Moran
Lynne F, Sherman
Laura M. Moran

Ethel M. Wright
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Dentist at Chicago, IlL
Mechanic at Racine, Wis.
Mrs. R. Murdock, Bristol, Wis.
Mrs. W. Harrison, Grayslake, IlL
At Home, Wilmot, Wis~

Arthur Bluim
Edward Boulden
Maude Vincent
Charlotte Darby
Ermine Carey
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Ice Cream Mfr., Silverlake, Wis.
Mrs. W. Winn., Richmond, IlL
Student at Madison, Wis.
Lumber Yard Mgr., Racine, Wis.
Bookkeepel' at Burlington, Wis.

Milton Bluirn
Hazel C. Hegeman
Vera Lubeno Lawrence Pease

Winn Peterson
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Earle J. Boulden
Elsie D. Bufton
Earle Mo Darby
Florence M. Faden
Pearle B. Faden

Rolland L. Hegeman
Blanche G. Kinreed
George E. Vincent

Soldier in Mexieo
Teacher at Beloit, Wis.
Teacher at Gratiot, Wis.
- Teacher at Paddocks Lake, Wis.
Mrs. F. Madden, Kenosha, Wis.
At Home, Wilmot, Wis.
Mrs. W. Peterson, Burlington, Wis.
Farmer, Wilmot, Wis.

Flor{'nce Bowman
Bertha Pella
Ada Dean
James Madden
Gilbe1t Kirkhoft
Clarence Vincent
Lc~and Heg·eman
Clarence Wright
JJ-a White
Fred Seott

Teacher at Bassett, Wis.
Opemtor Te!ephone Exchange, Richmond, Ill.
Teacher at Randall, Wis.
Whereabouts Unknown
Farmer, Bassett, Wh:.
Farmer, Wilmot, Wis.
Student at Kenosha, Wis. '
Bookkeeper, Oli\'er Tpr. Co., Woodstock, IlL
Fcu·mer, Wilmot, Wis.
F;_trmer, Antioch. Ill.
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Teacher at Silver Nail Ct,rners, 'Wis.
Mn,;. C. Wright, Woodstock, Ill.
Asst. Jeweler, Antioch, IlL
Teacher at Liberty Corners, Wis.
Mrs. W. Cairns, Richmond, IlL
Teacher at New Munster, Wis
Stenographer at Kenosha, Vlis,
Student at Whitewater, WiR
- Student at White'\vater, Wis.
Farmer at Trevor, Wis.
HonkLeeper .at Waukesha, Wis.

Helen Drom
Lucile Burritt
Benjamin Prosser
Fred Hanneman
Vada White
Edna Lois
Verna Orvis
Eva Darby
Daisy Mickle
Byron Patl'ick
Fannie D. Breul
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Gladys Kirkhoft
Edwin Johnson
Hubert Schenning

At Home, Wilmot, Wis
Student at Union Grove. Wis.
At Home, Silverlake, Wi.'l.
Student at Kenosha, Wis.
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NE OF THE MOST impressiYe periods in my histo1·y is my Freshman year in the Union
Free High School. To me that perio..i of time stands out as a milestone, For years I had
planned on attending High School; from child up the thought was uppermost in my mind. I
dreamed of the things I would do, of the pleasure it would bring to me. I planned everything·
down to the smallest detail, even to the manner in which I should do my hair.
Then after long years of such contemplation and anticipation I stood at the entrame door
of the High School. My dream \Vas to be fulfilled, my goal was reached. No longer could I
spend my time in idle reveries. I must work, work in every sense of the word, with ull my
energy. Yet, as the word ''wot·k" came to my thoughts I smiled contemptuousiy. Surely I
did not mean "work;" I meant living, playing') expanding; for- such I imagined High School life
would he. A culmination of my aspirations; a ladder on which I might elimb more quickly to
success, These reflections uised me to the highest pitch of self-confidence and I felt as though
I should do things fittingly.
The Grammar School had been one set·ies of tiresome tasks after another, to be \Veii pet·
formed, only because by so doing I should have a better chance in High School
I walked timidly up the s.teps that morning and followed my companion into the gids'
hall. Girls were standing in groups of two's and three's, latJg·hing and chatting with an air of
fortitude and ease that crushed all traces of my fast-disappearing comage and complacency.
My companion was swept away by a jolly crowd of students, for she was an upper ..cJas.<>mmL I
was left all alone and stood watching the boys and girls moving hastily from place to place,
greeting theh· old friends and welcoming them back. How eager they seemed! How glad to meet
again!
While gazing' dreamily around I was startled by the sutlden ringing of a bell. A kind
Senior informed me that this was the signal for the students to gather in the assembly room.
I was mystified, but meekly followed the crowd into a long, rectangular room filled with ro1vs of
seats and well lighted by the windows at one entire side and at both ends.
I hastily sat down in the nearest seat. My bewilderment inct·eased when the professor
requested us to stand at the right side of the room. I obediently stood with the scared loo:dng,
huddled group of Freshmen, but my confusion prevented me from understanding why the rest of
the students laughed, Now as I recall the incident I realize that the cause fo1· this laughtc>r
and performance was that the professor was a new man and was not familiar with the Rchool, and
that the Freshmen comprised over fifty per cent of the schooL
We ·were now directed to the library, a long room -;vith rows of book shelves on one side
and windows on the other. I was told that this was pmely a recitation room. It pleased me
to learn that at High School one did not study and recite in the same small room, nor clid one
have the same teacher for each study.
Thus occurred my i"Qit'f;ition into High School life. Soon I .felt at home in my new Slll'·
roundings. I roamed around the splendid campus during noon hour or played baseball with the
zeal of a ten-year~old boy. I studiously learned our favm·ite basket ball cheel·s and keep reli~­
onsly careful accounts of the ·seore of our basket ball games. I gloried in the triumphs of our
g-irls 'team and listened in awe and silence to the tales of the daring exploits of our boys' team.
I even learned to like algebra and love English. It was not so difficult to study even algebra after a drive through the fresh morning air. English class seemed a ·veritable heaven, for
one was allo-.,.ved to g·ive descriptions of the pretty scenes passed by on the way to school.
At last the year came to a close and I found myself again at home, wiser anrl better for my
year at school.
As I recall these incidents I wonder if every chiltl feels as I felt. It is a part of the past
now and yet as I recall the happy days I feel that to their influence I owe a debt of gratitude.
RD. '17.

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I mn the main room clock No, no,t un ordinm·y commonplace cloc:(-H piece of furniture, ordinary and commonplace, and used only as a decoration, but an absolutely necessary accessory to school life. Here from my elevated position I command a vie>Y o.f
the whole assembly room. I am highly respected and lOoked up to by all, e~peeinlly the serio11s
little Freshmen, who never seem to tir~ of gazing upon~ my benign counterwnce. Oh, of coUl'~e.
the Seniors are just now dreaming mighty dreams and deign to loori: up to no one, but down
upon every one else, but. then I bar them. Aht Well-a-----<;lay! They all pass thl'Dugh that stag·e
and my only regret is that I cannot see them a yea1· or t\vo a.fter they·-as the expression is-.
'·get out into the world."
But to return to my story. You asked me ~bout my life. My hands point to eight o'clock,
~o I will take a littre time and relate to you a few of my experiences. I han a great deal o.f
fun watching several foolish Senior girls. I certainly shall miss them if they graduate this year.
I've had much enjoyment watching them through their four yearR of attendance here. I form an
excellent excuse fot one of them to direct her glance back this way. It doesn't rest long· on me,
however, and I often wonder if that studious Senior hoy has anything- to do with it. Contrary
to my usual observations, the Senior!'. this yeal' arc more interesting even than the freshmen.
The usual terms applied to the Seniors, studious and seriOU!>, do not apply to these. All of whit:h
does not mean that the freshmen are at all uninteresting. Quite the contrary. They are very
Rtudious. You n.sk me- what they study? Well, usually, new ways of "slipping one ovel'" on the
teacher.
Hark! there :ne footsteps now. I think it is that girl who always comes so early. I can
always tell her walk Yes, I was right. And h('re comes another one. I know it is a boy. He
taKes two steps at a time, does not stop at the hnding, but comes in, out of breath, smoothing his
hair with his hand. He lool·s at me, seems SUl'plised, and says, "Only fifteen after; it's a good
thing that clock waR fast, or they'd have made me skin the spuds b~fore I came." And he walks'''
out into the hall and beg;ns to taunt the first comer. He is the litt!e Freshman whose ambition
it is during his study periods to make Miss Lamb's eyes flash fire. Now the first bell rings and
more begin to come. The girlR remain in the cloakroom a long time. I often wonder ·what lR t:o
inte:resti~g out there in that cold room. Three Juniors just below me are talking like magpies
and once in a while I hear a few wonls. It is something about "tl'iangles" being "congruent" be~
cause the "hypothesis" gives two lineR "parallel" and another line "bisected," etc., using many
more unfami:iar terms. They have given it up now and are impatiently waiting for Mis::;
Lamb. I pity her if that's what she has to teach them. They throw the book on a desk and
begin jabbering· worse than ever and every word is unintelligible to me.
They call it theil'
"Dutch" but I'd give it a shorter name than that. It's almost seven minutes to nine, which is the
time for the last !Jell to ring·, and Miss Faber isn't here. I hope she will come today. I'rl like to
see her face when she reads the theme that that g·irl just below me wrote yesterday Tlw last
hell rings and soon silence reigns.
Now I must stop talking and catch up for lost time, for the students will soon be watch·ing me again as my hands slowly travel toward the twelve. I will tell you a few more ineidents
of my life, I suppose, if the Juniors have English for another yenr.~'
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T WAS THE NIGHT before examination day and Lois sat in a large arm chair cramming foT
the geometry exam with a colrl, wet towel around her he.nd, while her room-mate, Barbara,
was absorbed in pleasant dreams. As she sat f1·owning over her work, she was suddenly
frightened by the ring cf the 10 o'elock bell, when all lights should be out and the girls in bed.
She sprang up, turned off the light, jumped into bed, clothe.s and all, and almost landed on Barbara.
She lay there thinking about the terrible exams and couldn't go to sleep n0 matter how hard
she tried. Aftet· lying l:!Wake about ten minutes, whieh seemed an hour to her, she happened to
think that she had left her history book on a table in one of her friend'~ rooms. She thought if
she could go and get it quietly she could study for some time before retiring and the watchman
probably would not notice that her light was tm ned on because he was usually asleep wh~n h€
should be awake. She instantly got up as quietly as she could, ·which was not very quietly, went
out of the room, walked ac-ross the hall to her friend's room, and went in.
It happened that the table was near the door and very soon she was back in her old position in the arm chair with her hi~tory book before her.
It also happened that the nightwatchman was not asleep on his job that night. When he
sa-w the light, and it was after the bell had rung, too, he ran quickly to the landlady and related
to her the tale of what he had seen. She was surpriserl to hear it because no other girl had ever
before violated this rule. She decided to wait until morning to settle the affair beeause she did
not want to disturb the other girls' sleep by going then.
About 11:30 Lois, all tired out, crept into hed. She was so tired that she did not think of thC'
rule she had broken.
ln the morning, at about 5:30, Barabara jumped out of bed and dressed as quickly as she
could, while her room-mate slept on. She ran down the stairs and out of doors to get a little
exercise and some fresh air. She had time to play a game of tennis with some of the other gir:s
before the breakfast bell rang. When she and the rest of the girls ran into the house, everything
was in confusion. The landlady in the meantime had investigated and had evidently t·eported to
the principal of the breaking of the rule and he had just told Lois that she need not come to school
that day,
One of the rules of the school was that if any of the rules at the boarding house were
broken, it ·would be considered as breaking one of the sehool's rules and any person "\Vho did su~~h
a thing would receive a severe punishment.
Barbara was very surprised on hearing a bout her own room-mate's brea;dng· of a rub.
She could hardly believe it to be true. She wan ted to go to her room and try to comfort Lois,
but she was not allowed to do so, so she just went into the library and sat down and criect
About a half hour later the se.hoo\ bell rang and she had to run to get there on time.
Nothing seemed to go right all morning, but the examinations were very easy which wa::; lucky
for her. Her mind was constantly with her fr' end. How was she ever to pass that year if she
didn't take these exams? She made up her mind that she would get her friend out of this mix-up
lf she possibly could, With this thought in her mind she went home to dinner. The ('hief topie
of conversation at dinner was about Lois' actions. Every time anyone opened her mouth she
said: "Wasn't that a dreadful thing for her to do'?" or "I never thought it of her," ot' something
else which made the chills run up and down Barbara's back. Finally, when she could stand it no
longet·, she said to her neighbor, Dorothy Perkins, "For Heaven's sake, Dot, please talk about
:;omething else, I'll die if this keeps up," Soon they were talking about the exams. Nearly all
agreed that they were the easiest they had everhad. But even with this conversation, Barbat·a
felt almost as bad. The noon finally passed and she was again in school writing.
About 1:30 the gi1·Is noticed that the principal had gone cut, and they -...vondered at first
where he could have gone. Later developments showed that the principal had gone straight to
the room of Lois and Barbara, where he found Lois lying on the bed where she probably had cried
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that according to a school rule she would be compelled to remain out of school for a week. She
would g'et no chance to take th.is examination Uut he would give her one fair chance to get a mark
on it by working harder after she had returne-d to schooL This was all he hnd to :my to her and
when Lois quietly said, "Thank you," he left.
When the principal returned the students looked up from their paper to see any change
in the expression on hi:,; face. When they s.aw that he looked a little happier they returned to
their work and wrote fastet· than ever.
That night Barbara was allowed to go to her room again. When she reached it she made
one bound for her friend and asked if it was really trUe. Lois said, "Yes, it is true, but I can
hardly believe it myself. I must havl' been half asle~p or I should never have done it!' Then
Barbara tried to comfort her by saying, "Well, any·way, it isn't so bad after all.''
At this Lois sprang up saying, "It is'nt bad! What do you catl bad any·way? Just think
of the examination I missed, which I won't be able t.o take so I'll get zero on it. Just think of all
the friends I'll lose on account.·of this. Oh! dear, I can't stand it."
Then Barbara said, "Oh, I don't think the ghls will do ,;uch a thing ove1· such 3 little mistake. Anyway, even lf they do I'll never fail you. I'll always be your friend no matter what
happens."
Oh! Barbara, you're such a dear. I don't see hoyv you can be so good. Well, I gues.':\ you
were born that way," exclaimed Lois throwing her arms mound her friend's neck.
''Well," saic\ Barbara, "just sit here on my lap and tell me all about it, how you happened
to sit up so late without my knowing it and e-.:erything,"
So Lois told her all and last of all she said: "Just think of all that happened from just
breaking a l'Ul<\ I'll never, 11ever, never do it again. 1'
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"Chug-ger-chug-bam-buzz-chug-ger-r hug!''
"Dear me, what is all that noise I hear? I do believe it is another one of those noisy little
Fords. Where do they all come from? Yes, there it comes. Ho-hum!
I haven't had a mo.~
ment's peace all day-it's been first one Ford and then another. I do hope it will not stop here
as those cars are enough to fairly distract one with their terrible clamor continually ringing in
one's ears. Well, how provoking·! If it hasn't stopped right beside me!" Thus mused the great,
black aristocratic touring car, as >vith a sharp impatient buzz (perhaps a groan of de~pair)
it turned to bestow a contemptuous glance upon the newcomer.
Well, of all things, you Fords certainly are the noisiest! With such ill-bred manne1·s you
are, to say the least, most inconsiderate creatures. Pray, why do you .always choose to disturb
my rest in this manner?"
"Oh, 1 beg your pardon," responded the Ford, with a polite buzz, "for my seeming rudeness, but you see we are J.:ept so busy all day long that we really haven't time to consider the
leisure, which, it appears to me out· more fortunate neighbors are usually enjoying and you
seem to become more nervous the oftener we meet you
"Perhaps/' continued the Ford, with a
cheerful, good-natured air, "If you were allowerl to work with us for a time you would become
accustomed to our noise, and beg·in to appreciate our persevering nature and cht:>erful disposition
in any task which we undertake."
"The idea!" exclaimed the touring car, in a haughty buzzing tone, with indignant puffs,
"what an air you do assume. To hear you talk one would imagine we had never done a day's work
in our lives. Of course, you couldn't he expected to understand our business and I'm sure I do
not care to understand yours."
"Nor have I time to explain," shot back the little Ford, as, with an important air and
numerous puffs and chugs it turned its back upon the aristocratic touring· car and whin·ing
rapidly down the street, was soon lost to view, leaving the exasperated touring car to complain
Ht leisure.
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interesting but, nevertheless, it should be Known.

This history may not be very

In the year 1904 through the combined effm·ts of Superintendent Geo. Taylot and Mr. Min:sart, the school changed to the Wilmot High SchooL A regula1· four-year course was installed.
Mr. Minsart and Miss Pe-rdu were the conductors of this new regime. The work was very successful and it was during this same yem· that a new addition wa::; added to the school.
In the year 1911, an organization was formed for the purpose of changing the W. H. S. to
the U. Fo H. S. This change was advocated by the public at large for the purpose of making: it
more convenient for the children of neighboring towns to nttend high school. This change broadened the territ01 y of the school, thereby 1owerin g the expenses of maintaining; iL The new
territory included all of Salem and parts of Randall and Wheatland townships.
Under this organization three teachers were employed, of which Mr. B. M. Squires wns
principaL It was through his infiuent:e that a foul'··yea!' agricultural course was installed. He
pointed out the necessity of th:s course to the people, l.Jy the fact that many were from the
farms.
There are still many modern improvements needed in our sehool in order to make it an
ideal one. The fout·~year agricultural comse, the fine situation of the school, tog·ether with the
athletics patronized by the school, have made it rank high among sl'hools of its kind. We are
all looking fo-rwanl to the big event which is to take place this summer by which we are to
have mOre room. We surely will appreciate this, but we will he very sorry to see our faithful
old high school vanish.
M. S. '1S.

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Miss Lamb is the queen of nll teachers-we shall not deny.

She maketh us to remain oft after school and she leadeth us thru the main room aisles.
She restoreth our composure when we >veaken, but she leadeth us a merry chase for her
algebra or bookkeeping's sake<
Yea, tho we remain hours after school, we shall not despair, fOl' she is with us.
She prepa1·eth a joke for u:->; then maketh a beeline for our seats.
actions with '\Vorrls, and our hands runneth over with work.

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U. F. H. S. has not possessed this title throughout its life. In the year 1878 the sehooi was
first founded. It was not at this time a Hig-h School, but it contained the ninth atld tenth grades
Then:' were but two teachers employed to condud the work of the school. These teaeher::; l'emained here for a number of years.

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R. E. M. '18.

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ITH what mingled fedings of respect, gratitude and its supe1·iol' worth should we, ns
students, not regard that most estimable and highly reno>vned requisite of humanity,
commonly known as the dictiomny!
Yet what a vast wealth of knowledg·e unrlreamcd
of is implied in the mere mention of that name! When encountered by a ·word of such rounded and
lengthy proportions as to fairly astound us with its suspected significance, with what eagerness
and haste do we not search its pages, probin.g its inmost d?pths, that we may select therefrom
an applicable interpTetation of its true import, As the e»sential factor to an intellig·ent and
thorough mastery of our language we, as students, constantly refer to its unlimited fund of
information. The dictionary constitutes a study in itself in unraveling the mysteries of that
complicated system of expressing our thoughts and feelings in the most direct and intelligible
manner, thereby avoiding ambiguity ,and redundancy in the use of words. for, if' words
coins, how much more careful we would he in the way we spend them~
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INE O'CLOCK--and the lively chatter which a few moments ag·o was at its heig·ht has
mysteriously subsided to be succeeded by a sudden hush of significant import. Already
th~:: noisy groups have disappeared which a few moments before we1·e scattered throughout the main room and arljacent available space eagerly discussing certain amusing or otherwise interesting events of recent occurrence, that is when time could be spared from some allimpottant lesson or exam and each remar'ii:Hbly thang·ed student files slowly to his seat. This
morning the Victroln precedeii Mr. Minsart and will entertain us with several clas,siral re('ords.
which, strange to say, most of us find remarkably difficult to become acquainted with. Perhaps
first of all we must recite the Gettysburg address in chorus with Mr. M.
Then again, he will
deliver some wise tho' candid comments on the talks of cunent interest which were given before
the school last week. There is still time for several records before we must turn to our books.
Miss Lamb now assumes charg·e of the algebra class, with an ever watchful eye on us Seniors
ltht only other o~cuy.:ants of the room at this period) who occasionally are tempted to pay unnecessary attention to the varying displays of F \'eshrnan kno\vledge as we realize that we, too,
were once Freshies. Nevertheless, some of us Seniors are given a chance to entertain the rest of
the room during our German recitation period from----. Doubtless, the Freshies (were they
present) would marvel in turn at the varying displays of Senior knowledge at this time.
We
hope that Miss Faber realizes that it is impossib1e for even a Senior to continually render brilliant recitutions. In the library from 11:05 to 11:45 we receive daily instruction concerning the
affairs and political proceedings of the government (generally known as civics) from Miss Lamb.
Hete we are called on ·in turn and often respond. At 11:45 we again take possession of our seats
in the main room. This time Mr. M. has some important announeement to make or some valuable
suggestions to offer on how we may study most effectively to obtain best results. Needless to
say, we all appreciate such worthy hints but of course we are all anxious to be dismissed for the
dinner hour. 0-t 1 o'clock the roll is called and those unfortunate enough to occupy l'ear seats must
act as monitO'rs. At 1:05 or thereabouts Miss Faber makes a practice of ruling the main 1·oom
with a light hand hut with an occasional choice bit of sarcasm that makes even Seniors cringe and
decide to reform. At 1:30 more or less the Seniors descend to the laboratory to be still further
enlightened in the subject of physics in which we are a most interested class. Mr, M., our instructor, has succeeded in clearing many of the otherwise difficult point>; (technical terms) of the
subject but we enjoy the experiments best of all as we are all anxious to note (obtain) results.
But later we must write up these expeTiments which we do not find quite so easy to explain. The
next two periods are laboriously spent in attempting to acquire a clefinite knowledge of the art of
bookkeeping. Miss Lamb is indeed patient with us but we haven't as yet succeeded in duplicating the model forms. (We're not expecting to.) At 3:40 or thereabouts Mr. M. starts on his
daily tour of the main room with the waste paper basket. At 3:45 each member of the faculty
in turn informs us how late we must stay, etr . , etc., and then dismisses the faithful.
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DON'T try to pass notl;'s in the main room while Miss Faber is in charge. We have tried it for
four years.
THE SENIORS
DON'T play ,,.·ith the bell"t·ope out in the hall if Mr. Minsart has not already announced it.
DON'T protest when Mr. M. is making an announcement; you'll get him excited and he'll think
about "something else."
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try to study "something else" in the study period if you're not a Senior; the faculty mem"
bers will not trust your \VOnL

DON'T g·o out on a school night; you're no good the "moming after,)' according to A. P. Minsurt.

You can lead a horse to water,
But you cannot make him drink,
We can beg for a gymnasium,
But that won't help a wink.

And isn't it outt'ageous,
That we are taxed so high,
To hold our' games in quarters that
It's comageous to occupy?

We must play full sixty minutes
In a dingy, dusty ha11,
Then go down and don our gal'ments
Where there is no fire at all.

Now we'd be very grateful
If folks would grant our whim,
Just be accommodating
And provide for us a gynL

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TaKes a lot to clear expenses
When the crowd is rather slim,
But we'd work just that much harder,
If we only had a gym.

DON'T hesitate to help boost the interests of the school.

DON'T try to play "hookey" from school if you don't want to eat new pie (humble pie).
DON'T doubt Miss Faber's ability as a detective while she is in charge of the main room,
never fails to detert even passing notes by skillful Senior girl,.;.

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"Every wind has its weather."

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The East Division High School basket ball team of Milwaukee was easily defeated by the
Wilmot team in the final game of the season in the local gym. last Friday night. Score, 2G to 17.

Russell BruelGenerally blustery conditions; hot and sultry weather at times .
Russell LudwigStormy and unsettled.

Dull and "fall"··li:: e.

ThP captain of the track team says prospects are good for a vietory over Woodstoek High
School in the dual track meet to be held on our new cinder track next Saturday.

Kathryn Madden-A slight, fast growing emotion lights the foregrouml and suddenly goes back again; precedes most terrible hurricanes. Beware! Extreme changes-hot and cold. Danger to divergence!

The meeting of the Glee club for the eleetion of officers was larg·ely attended, especially
by the Freshmen.

Aileen MorganGenerally mild and backward.

The pupils of the school were greatly ins pi red by the preset1ce of the new flag which
ndorned the flag pole for the first time last Tuesda·y.
The class in manual training is unusually large this year because of the huge attendance
of boys enrolled in the schooL The boys are reported to be doing good wo1·k.
The -Seniol' domestic science class has just taken up the subject of millinery. The girlr>: ure
g~reatly interested and will no doubt reduce the high cost of living through their knowledge gained

Ruth MorganBright and pleasant conditions prevaiL
Emily SchultzF'air and genial with a spring . like warmth.
Margaret Schmalfeldt-Fah in morning, partly cloudy by night.

Some bright, clear days.

in this course.

George Sehma1feldtSnow squalls. Moderate conditions prevalent.

The members of the Literary society will present the play, HHamlet," at the next regular meeting of the Union Free High School Parent-Teachers association.

Day WicksMostly bright and sunny day.s; changes from fair to pleasant,

The members of the debating society are busy on a tryout for places on the debating teamH
that will represent the school in debates with Kenosha, Burlington and West Division Hjgh of
Milwaukee<

Bernard YoppeThreatening; unsettled; subject to lightnin;; changes,

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Horse in barn, buggy put away,
Pull out my time piece to see the time of day,
Just as I discovered my ticker wasn't runnin'
The gol darn school bell just started hummin'.
I've never seen it fail yet, as long as I've been goin'
And I guess it's all for me that some ill wind is blowin';
So I go up to the. schoolhouse with my heart up in my throat
'Cause forty minutes after school would get anybody's goat.
The monitors at one o'clock get up to give the roll,
Everybody here on time excepting this poor souL
Just before the sehool is out the principal says to I HYou were late this morning'!" I says, "Yes,'' and heaves a sigh.
So I got forty minutes providing I was good,
But when you see the bunch.let loose, do you see how I could'!
Well, I go thru this, not only for today,
But it's five days in a week, friends, just the same old way.
B. H. Y '18.

~n ®bt to c!&ur l}rt.Stbtnt
"H" is for Herbert who's striving to climb
To the top of the laddet· and get there on time;
And sometimes it's hard and it makes him feel sad,
But he keeps t·ight on hoping, for that we are glad.
He sticks bravely to it and conquers mistakes,
No matter how much of his patience it takes.
When you are in trouble he's the first at your aid;
He directs his attention to every young maid.
He's pleasant and cheerful, good·natured and fearless,
You can't flatter him when you speak of his goodness.
He's a skillful mechanic, a nice artist, too,
His virtues are many, and more than a few.
He has won many friends, but scarcely a foe,
So to be embalmed in his friendship
Is mirth you may know.
When the teacher needs help
It's "~erh, if you please"
And the basket ball boys
Take advantage of these.
So, when he proposed that we forward this paper
Do you blame us when toward him
We all deigned to cater?
We elected him editor (the choice was well made)
And through his vast efforts
The foundation was laid.
No·w in return for this favor
We'll all do our share,
So he won't have to assume all the care;
And while we are thin king· of what we can do,
To him do we dedicate these lines so few.
Our Pr€sideut!
A Senior.

m:o m:br jfrtsbtr
Welcome, welcome, little stranger;
Fear no harm and fear no danger.
We are glad to see you here,
For you sing, "My time is deal\"
Sc~rnnu•r sports are put aside;
Now our books are opened wide,
Come, dear child, and cheer the rest,
FoT we love the Freshie besL
u K.

m:bt ®lb ~tnh in tbt ~au
Somewhat back as the village rule
Stands the Union Free High School,
Across its cement portico
Tin dinner pails the scholars throw,
And from its station in the hall
An ancient wash bowl says,· to all
"Fore-ver-never!
Never--forever!"

By day its voice is low nnrl light
But in the silent dead of night
Distinct along the heavy hall
The running bacteria, all
Creep in squads, in martial.wise
Until the morning beams al'ise-''Forever-never!
Never----forever!"

Up ag-ainst th wall it stands
Ready for scholars to wash their hands,
Germs cover the sink of massive oak
As a monk beneath his cloak
Wa_shes himself and sighs, alas,
Dirt shrieks uloud to all who pass''Forever-never!
Never--forever!"

Through days of sorrow and days of mirth
Through days of death and days of birth,
Through every .swift vicissitude,
Unchanged, unsunk, the sink has stood.,
And as if like us it all tlirt saw
It calmly repeats those words of awe-·
"Forever-never!
Never-forever!"

As a quotation to make it clear,
"The dirt of ages is gathered here,"
And the souls of the scholars in wild revolt
ShaKe anrl bend like a broken bolt,
And by this you can well see
The day of cleanliness will be-

Never elsewhere, foreve1· here,
Where all parting, pain and care,
And death and dirt shall disappear,
The horologe of eternity,
Dust, sayeth this incessantly-

"Forever~never!

"Forever·~never!

Never-forevel'r"

Never-forever!"

K. M.

m:o ;!lflp ~i.storp ~ooh
This dear little History
Seems wrapped up in mystery
'Bout those good old days gone by,
That now rise to haunt us
And fully inform us
Of tyrannical rulers and battles so dry.
A, M.

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No pep to read, no pep to talk,
No pep to eat, no pep to drink,
No pep to write, no pep to think.
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Blessings on thee, little ma11,
Freshman boy with shoes o:f tan,
With thy pressed up pantaloons
And thy comic operfl tunes,
With thy ruddy lip that glows
Underneath thy boyish nose,
Thou wouldst have but little joy
lf thou weren't a barefoot boy,
For thy little feet are soft
As the brains within thy lofL

Blessings on thee, one and all
Freshies green, large and small,
With your looks of fear and fright,
Like children left alone at night.
With your quivering lips, and eyes
Like a baby's when it cries,
With the hope high in your mind
That teachers will be true and kind
From my heart I welcome you
I was once a Freshie too.

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Breathes there a Senior with brains so dead
Whose teacher has never to him said
This is your last and only chance
As home his footsteps he has turned
After writing on some hard exam?
Should he survive, in pride he'd exeell
His head in raptures surely\! swell,
Low though his marks he's proud just the same
Endless his pleasures as wish can clnim,
Despite his low marks, pride and pelf
The youth has earned it a1! himself
Though he got thru by the skin of his teeth
Some day he must come to grief,

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So study that when thy credits summon thee to join that elevating class which moves wlth
those ascending "airs" to that mysterious place in the Wilmot Woodman hall, thou go not like
n laggard among the bright, but, honored and revered with a quickened step, grasp thy diploma
like one wrapped in all his knowledge and absorbed in pleasant dreams.
W, W.

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NE SCORE AND EIGHTEEN YEARS ago our ancestors brought forth upon this school
yard a new building, dedicated to the proposition that all students should be cremated
equal.
Now we are enraged and feel pretty sore, wondering how that schoolhouse or any other
schoolhouse, so deceived and so imitated, can long endure, We have met this schoolhouse as be~
fore. We have met to eradicate a portion of it and to test its fate for those who here gave their
knives that this schoolhouse might live. It is also fitting and proper we should do this. But
for fifty cents ·we would eradicate, we would cremate, we would annihilate this place. The
brave boys with ivory heads who struggled here tried in vain to add and subtract, The place
will little nte, since last September, what we say, hut it will never regret what we did here.
It would kill us, the living, rather to be cremated here than to finish the work we have thus far
barely canied on. It is rather for us here to be emancipated from the great task remaining
before us that from these empty heads we give decreased emotion to pause where they gave
their last full pleasure of commotion that we here lightly resolve that these heads had no brains,
that this schoolhouse shall have a new birth of freedom, that our constitution of the schoolboard,
by the schoolboard, and for the student be excommunicated from the land.
B. H. Y.

Miss FaL~1· she did bring Miss Lamb,
Did bring Miss Lamb, did bring Miss Lamb,
Miss Faber she did bring Miss Lamb
To our school one day.
That was about three years ago,
Three years ago, three years ago,
That was about three years ago,
And I hope she's goin' to :ctay.

One thing, tho, I do not like,
Do not like, do not like,
One thing, tho, I do not like,
She will not let me play.
, If she does not !:Ut it out,

Cut it out, cut it out,
If she does not cut it out,
I'll take Miss Lamb away.
B. R Y. '18.

Btlmot ~tgb
By Fox river gently flowing
Wilmot High, Wilmot High,
Stands this monument of learning
Wilmot High, Wilmot High,
Tall thy trees and g-reen thy grasses
Proud bedecked with lads and lassies,
Faithful unto thee--thy classes
Wilmot High, Wilmot Hig·h,
Faithful unto thee forever
Wilmot Hlgh.
G" R

m::ue ;flflain ~oom ltlock (m::be ~btp of ~tate)
(With .apologies to Longfellow)
Now too go on, unmerciful clock
Go on, who said that you could stop?
You almost make us shed large tears
When the school bell's ring doth strike our ears.
It's all your fault but t. hey blame yoU not,
We'll find which jeweler made your wheel,
Madf· you lie, and the time you steal,
Who made each number, hand and spring,
Whlch falsely time the school bell's ring.
We will find the kind of place
In which you got your sneakish face.
You'd better fear ea('.h sound and shockIt's not the bell but it's the clock,
'Tis but the swinging of your hand
Inside that soiled and cheap brass band.
Youl' insides are a bunch of junk,
And all you say is worthless bunk.
Go on, we know you're full of shame.
And why they let you here remain,
And now we know from all your wrong
Your heart and hopes are completely gone.
Let's hope your fate is hanging near,
R H" Y"
For no one here will shed a tear.
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As Sophomoles to higher ambitions ·we turn;
Now Juniors so bright, we're somewhat flighty,
And become at last wise Senior,; so mighty.
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Professor, dear professot-,
Our sight is growing dim,
Our eyes m·e rimmed with circles,
From the glow of the midnight _g·lim.

m:o m:ue ~cbool 1\oom <!lock
A familiar sight
With its constant tick··lock
b the big round face
Of the sehoo1~room clock.

What tales it eould tell
Had it power to relate
Of each student's efforts,
Spelling fame or fate.

A silent ;:;entinel,
Faithful and true,
It hurries us onwat·d
The whole day throug-h.

''Make haste," it would say,
"For time passes swiftly;
If wise you would be
Just work diligently."
A. K

We come to beg your mercy,
Please use your mighty powers,
And assign us shorter lessons,
Y t:,s-shot·ter than three hours.

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We know you are long on physics,
But why on hou1·s. too,
When a dear considerate teacher
Such things wonld never rlo '?
And now, our dear old professor,
Save time and gas
Throw out your cl
For the class
G" B.

No one is useles::: i11 this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone dsP.
Freshie, Freshie, cute and mild,
Be a good industrious child,
Then your courage shall appear,
For if you will persevere
You'll he a Senior~never fear.

A. K.

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(With apologies to all well-behaved l'Hrliatot·s, ·which
cluded in this indictment.)

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Hail to thee, blithe serpent,
Coiled against the wall,
How we adore thy hissing,
How we enjoy thy call,
While wrapt ln thought and coats and things and freezing in om stall~.
Hail to thee, old sizzler,
Hail and hail ad libs,
How our hearts go pit-pat,
How our nerves dance jigs,
While thou dost serenade us with all thy mentnl ragtinte ribs.
Rattle and knock till doomsday
Groan and ker-sneeze till May,
How could we live without you!
Life would be drear and gray
Without thy lute-like lullaby to lull us thru the dny.
What if our breaths al'e frozen!
What if our blood is ice!

·we couldn't do without thee-

'T\vould be a sacrifice.
More power to thee, blithe sizzler of the strong emphatic voice.
R M.

I must tell you now about our school, for
It has things to be pt·oud of full many a score.

Its Rons and its daughters appreciate school,
They all believe in the Golden Rule.
As I gaze 'round this room with fanciful look
I think of the rhyme in the story book,
Of Old King Cole, ML John Nett, you see,
And our teachers are the helpers three.
They play the music; we dance to tun~s old and nC'\v;
We must keep in tune and step lively and true.
Our professm, Mr. Minsart, of the dance is director;
Of the High School's name, he's a good protector
You all know Bernard, usually called Yoppe,
Who some day will be president of Ireland we hope,
After kissing the Blarney stone, so great will he he
That he'll call all the snakes ~nd toads from tl1e sea.
There are Swenson and Richter, our sly ones,
They slip like a couple of eels;
But they're very steady in one thingThey always get 'round to their meals.
There are Wicks and Kreutz anrl Mitzie
A working away on the farm.
They do as much good as one good boy
And make things go off like a chal'm.

Here's to our friend, "Kit" Madden,
Who Jane Addams will some day succeed,
Presiding at all her meetings
And teaching suffragettes how to read.
I see, glancing into the future,
Wf.'e Wallie Witt. alias John D.,
Foregoing the pleasures of dances,
A Sunday school teacher to be-.
Fashions will ever be changing·,
To this everyone will agree:
That Vera and Grace will lead the scrap
With Avis af> referee.
Irish, Murphy and Patrick
Stand up for Ireland's right
The Freshies have l'ed-haired Mickle
As president and chief headlig·ht.
My tale is ended; 'tis a wondrous thing,
But in the future some day it may b1ing
Thoughts of friendship and joyous hours
And make life pleasanter in this world of ours.
Seal your class, and leave for the others to play,
Do your work faithfully day by day,
Then you'll know that when school starts again next yeal',
They'll remember yom face though it be not the1·e.
B. D. '17
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What of the future? What will you do?
Is commencement the end of s~wly fo1· you?
Lost is the student who seeks not to gain
.MOl'e goods for his sto1·ehouse ~~f tnowledge--the brain.
On to the end we must keep up the pace
That brings us more wisdom an·J edrns us a place.
Close not the book. Continue to learn.
Lest you're crowded when the tide starts to turn.
After commencement a duty we oweSurely we'll pay for the things we don't knowShall the horizon stop us, when the zenith's the goa]?
Or, will we climb up with mind, heart, and soul?
For us, today holds a prize each has earned
Studies we've mastered; o'er lessons we've learned.
Each looks with pride on today's g1 aduution,
Visions we hold of well based education.
Each has thoughts of the future-a dreamNaught but clean minds the dream can redeem.
Take time to prepare the house of your mind,
Each lesson stored up, in future you'll find
Eases your joutney; yes, saves well the way.
Note well that success means study each day.

A silent sentinel

Faithful and true
It hurries us onward

The whole day through.

B is for Blanche who might claim haughty
And who thinks the average boys are truly
naughty.

L for Lamb, her name sounds genteel;
For proof of her work in her class steaL

E for Edna, will she help a friend?
If so only in the form of a lend.

F for Frank with his head bowed down,
We hope he'll look up when a girl he's found.

G for girls of Wihhot High,
If you think you can beat them
You'd better try.
H stands for Herbert his manner is bluff
To jolly the teachers he thinks is the stuff.
I for independence,
We all claim a share
For why should anyone have a fault so rare'!

«:o .mbe ~tbool l\oom ((loch
With its constant tick-tock
Is the big, round face
Of the schoolroom clock.

K stands for Kreutz, deliberate and slow;
He takes his time to come and go.

D for Droms enrolled but two,
If you visit the family you'll fin~.1l few.

G. R

A familiar sight

A stands for Aileen with disposition mild,
But. in all other respects she's a wonderful child.

J for John, Supt. Ke1·win by name,
His kindly manner has won for this name great
fame.

What tales could foretell
Had it power to relate
Of each student's efforts
Spelling fame or fate.
"Make haste" it would say,
"For time passes swiftly;
If wise you would be
Just work di1igently."
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0, P, Q will stand for a triangle.
As our plain names have no letters of fangle.
R for Richter, independence supreme,
Who thinks this world 'one quiet dream.

S stands for Siedschlag, who like the sun,
Radiates brightness when the day is done.

T for teachers who try to be goodBut often their intentions are misunderstood.
U for Ursula, exceptionally bright,
Who knows her lessons and knows them right.
V is for Vera, the name means stately;
She looks like a queen-we've noticed it lately.
W for Wallie, he possesses conceit,
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From the top of his head to the toe of his feet.
X, Y, Z-you will all agreeIs as hard to rhyme afl it can be.
G. B.

(Which have proven a success)

When I read of the learned Whitman
The tho't rose in my brain
How could he read his writings o'er
And ever write again?
His "poetic tongue" is silenced
And quiet his gifted hand
And the barbarous stuff
He wrote for us
Is read in all schools in the land.

No ni.rht owling on school nights.

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Give your current topic at the time scheduled.
Boys, pay your shares of damages done to windows immediately after breaking.
Absence from class-0.
No gum chewing.
No tearing of paper into small bits.
No chalk throwing in any room.
Don't play hookey.
Don't vault the banister.
Hands off the bell rope.

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Will graduate in June if no one takes a fall.

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~be «:o galt. Ulbitman
When I read of the learned Whitman
And his "leaves of gt·ass" (so green)
My heart sank like lead within me
And I wondered what he could mean,
For his "poetry" gave me a headache
And "leaves of grass" gave me a shock!
Why murdet· the English language
With so many good words in stock'!
If we cast aside rhythm and meter
We must call our writings prose
:F'or "poetic-license" is overworked
As every poet l:nows.

M fOr Myrtle high and mighty,
Wh~ ought to learn this world is flighty.

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Fresh.: Why is it the upper classmen tlon't poke fun at you'!
Soph.: Simply because I'm a Sophomon, oJ course
.Fresh.: I congi·atulate yotL
Kathryn, when once started in U. S. histmy class tends to "Mudde11" tlw cluss,
Florence, taken at best, never seems to be in any "Rush."
Repairing, pressing, etc.--~call all hours at the last seat in row 5. Work done on "Hollidays."
Irving· is t·eforrning. He was seen to "Carey" nn algebra home.
Teacher: Where is the St. Lawrence?
l'resh.: Here he is (pointing to "Murph").
Mr. M.:
Wallie:

Whom did you say was absent, Walter, Avis?
(Coming out of one of those day dreams) "Yaw.-"
Te<~cheT: Bernard, have you studied your history?
Bernie: "Yoppe."
Grace, when applying for a position, was told she was to reedve Lut $2.00 per (\veek).
Gmce, being insulted, replied, "I wasn't 'Bohrn' yesterday."
What grows around the "Westlake?"
Answer: Beautiful (?) slough grass known as ''My1·tle."
SycL what is your favorite brand of cornfLakes? "Yours truly."
What nre the favorite pastime toy~ of Edna, Clare, and Mary'?
Answer: "Dron1s."
U, F. H. S. students never get weary. Plenty of "Witt" may be found in the southwest
eomer of the main room. (Warning)--Do not disturb it while sleeping,
What is the pastime of Ursula and Aileen?
Answe1·: Watching; their "Ker-win."
A vi~ (talking to her schoolmates): 1 am not going to wear r4holt skh·ts any longer.
Kathryn: "I want half a dozen eggs.''
Storekeeper: '"Well, Kathryn, haven't you got tho~e chickens to laying yet'? Je-rusalern,
what is the matter with them?"

Kathryn:
tall it?''

'"I don't know.

I guess they are eg;gless

or else

nneggified.

What do you

Dwaine: "Miss Faber doesn't allow me to sit by you; she says you laugh too much/'
Milton: "And Miss Lan1b doesn't allow me to sit by you; she ,;ayR you talk too much!'
Dwaine: "Gee! We're both reg'lar fell0w3, aln't we?"
Mr. Minsart: "Why are you so late?"
Frcshie: "Please, ma'am' I started late."
Mr. Minsart: "Why didn't you start early?"
Freshie: "Please, ma'am, it was h o lat2 to start endy."
Miss Lamb: "Who was that laughed aloud?"
Richat·d: ''I did, but I didn't mean to do it."
Miss Lamb: "You didn't?"
Richard: "No ma'am, I laughed in my sleeYe, nnd I dion't know there ·was. a hole in
my elbow."
Miss Lamb: "For a change let's have the room so quiet that we Cfi.•l hear a pin drop."
Bernard: (After waiting- patiently) "All right, let 'er drop,''
Myrtle S,; "When Sampson battled up the ships in the Santiago harbor ·where did the
ships go?"
Miss Lamb: 1'To the bottom."
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Member of Class: "Before the strike ut Pullmm1, Ill., Mr. Pullman laid off some men."
Miss Lamb: ''Yes, a large sum."
Teachel·: "All in the f1·ont row may take problem l in algebra."
Little Boy (perplexed): "Take it where?"
Grace, seeret<ny of Senior class, read "the Seniot· dass are invited to meet with the faculty
of the High School on the eve of All Fool's Day, as follows:
"The Senior class are invited to meet with the family of the High School on the eve of All
Fool's Day."
Frank: "All men who were laid off in 1891 quit working."
Miss L: ''Naturally, wouldn't you?"
Yliss Lamb: "What sense was there in tlw Mexican government's allowing· only Mexican born ministers to preach in M~xico?"
Bernard: "Nonsense."
Miss Lamb: "Richard, why is our government a patermll government?"
Richard (quickly)
"Because it pensions widows."

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Editor-in-Chief

Herbert Swenson

Assistant Editors

Myrtle Siedschlag
Ursula M. Kerwin

Business Managers

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Walter W. Witt
Roy R. Richte\

Literary Editors

Blanche Dalton
Aileen Kerwin

Athktit: EditOl'S

Roy R. Richter
Frank Mattern

Alumni Editors

Vera Hegeman
Mary Drom

Wit and Humor

Myrtle Westbkc
Grace Bohrn

Class Editor -

Edna !hom

Faculty Adviso1

Miss Faber

!1ldmowlcbgcment
We, the Echo staff, wish to exp1·ess our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have
he:ped to make this, our first High School Annual, possible.
We wish also to thank those business men in our community who through their generous
advertising have made this book a fimmcifli possibility,
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Advertisements
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Our High School

fH FJCEHS OF GLEE CLUB
President nnd Manag·er

SeC'retary and Tl'easurer

Leader

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BLUIM'S
Silverlake Ice Cream

B. & 0. Auto
Livery

"The Ice Cream Supreme''

Silverlake, \Visconsin

Horses Stabled
Autos Stored

Telephone
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For Sale at

The Best Fountains

Candy

Cigars

August Holtdorf,
--Dealer In--

Harnesses
Collars
Blankets
Robes
\Vhips
Etc.

Bert Dean
Ask your nearest dealer for prices on
special orders or call the factory direct.

Barber
Shop
Siherlakc, Wisconsin

Repairing and Oiling a Specialty

Telephone Wilmot 40,!
Pocket Billiards

Soft Drinks
Genoa Junction, \Vis.

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DRUGS
We carry a complete line at all times. The goods are always in
stock. You get them when you want them-~no waiting ~no delays. Pre·
seriptions compounded us the doctor orders---nothing left out-nothing
substituted.

Dalton & I,eiting
General Merchandise
Silverlake,

JEWELRY
It will pay you to see us before buying jewelry. We have a good
assortment of solid and filled gold jewelry: also, wntchP<>, cut glas:; and
clocks.

Wisconsin

KODAKS
We are the authorized agents in this territory for the EASTMAN
KODAK COMPANY. We carry a con;_p1ete line of Koda'Ks and supplies.
Let us do your developing and printing. Prompt service.
''If it hm't an EASTMAN it isn't a Kodak."

PHONES

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Silverlake, Wis.

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Silverlake,

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Dealers In Everything· In

Building Material

This Space Donated by a
Real High School Booster
Silverlake,

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J\lso Handle a Complete Line of Farm Gates,
Barbed \Vire, Feed and Grain Seed
Also, all Different Grades of Coal

PHONE

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SILVERLAKE.
WISCONSIN

vVe are prepared to give you the choicest
of Meats at a price consistent with the
serYice and qualit~' you are entitled to.

Silverlake State
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"The memory of quality remains long·
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Capital, Surplus and
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$19,000.00
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Safety Deposit Vault Box For Rent--$2.00 Per Year
3°o Interest Paid on Time Certificates and Savings

GENERAL MERCHANDISE
SALEM. WISCONSIN

Checking Accounts Solicited

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Farm Implements
Wagons
Buggies

Harness
Blankets
and Robes

C. B. Gaines' Sons Co.
--Dealers In--

Lutnber
Hard and Soft Coal

SALEM, WISCONSIN

Mill Feed
Lime, Doors, Windows, Etc.

KESTER & FELDKAMP

Hay and Grain

-DEALERS IN-

Hardware, Automobile .\ccessories, \\'m-en \Yire
Oils and Paints

Give Us a Chance on Your Estimates
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BASSETT'S BUSY STORE

Salem, \Visconsin

WITH TINY PRICES

Everything in Merchandise
We meet any competition on Direct-From-Factory shipments, including,
Furniture, Implements, Stoves, Fencing, Pianos,
Oils, Paints and Auto Tires

Agents for SAXON and VELIE Automobiles
Bargains in Used Cars

DEAR FRIENDS:
Owing to the scarcity of all kinti~ of merchandise our buying has been done early, and will
be priced away below the market.
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The methods of the busy store to furnish goods to residents of Bassett and vicinity has
proven satisfactory to our patrons as our 1916 business was the largest we have ever had in Bassett, in fact, we be!ieve it to be the largest that was ever done in Bassett by any store at any time.
We assure you we appreciate the Ol'ders given us and sincerely trust yuur affairs have been
as pleasant and satisfactory as ours and that 1917 will be bigger and better for you in every way.
We will continue to sell Monarch Coffee because there is no better-3 pounds for $1.00.

Ford Service Station

Washing Service

Garage

Free Air

GEORGE T. DEAN
General Hard ware and Tinware
Tin Shop in Connection
Plumbing and Heating

During the year 1917 we will do alJ in our power to merit your business.

"If you strike a thorn or rose-keep a-goin',
If it hails or if it blows-keep n-goin',
Tuin't no use to sit and whine
When the fish ain't on your line;
Bait your hook and keep on trying-keep a-goin'.
If the weather kills your crop--keep a-goin',

If you tumble from the top-keep a-goin'.
Suppose you're out of every dime,
Getting bt·oke ain't any crime,
Tell the world you're fe1lin' fine-keep a-goin'.
When it looks like all is up-keep a-goin';
Drain the sweetness from the cUp--keep a-goin';
See the wild birds on the wing,
Hear the bells that sweetly t·ing,
When you feel like sighin'-sing,
And keep a-goin' to Bassett's Busy Store."

-DEALER IN-

COAL AND FEED
BASSETT,

Thanking you for all past favors, and hoping for a continuance of the same, we assure you
we will keep a-goin'.
Very truly yours,

WISCONSIN

GEORGE ROEPKE
PngP Fifty-Eigllt

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Patronize The

General Merchandise
Bassett,

CAREY ELECTRIC

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MILLING CC).
EleCtric Lighting and Power

U. Pfaffen berger

rfEEPLE MILK
PRODUCTS CO.

GRINDING FEED
Rye, Graham and Buckwheat Flours

-Dealer In-·MANlTFAC'JllHEHR OF-

General
Merchandise
Choice
Meats

Greek
Italian and
Domestic
Products

TIYin Lakes, Wis.

Sh'ppers of Sweet Cream and
Dairy Products

and

Phone Genoa 27 4
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Wholesale Agents Washburn-Crosby and
Pillsbury's Flours

COAL, CEMENT AND ALL KINDS
OF FEED FOR SALE
'vVilmot, Wis.

Fhone Wilmot 305

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CANNED GOODS

\Vhen You \Vant

Fresh and Smoked Meats

Fred R. Schreck

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Trevor, \tVis.

CHAS. C. GORR
Wilmot, vVisconsin

\V e Deliver Anywhere
Quality and SerYice
OLEOMARGARINE

PURE KETTLE LARD

-DEALER IN-

Groceries, Hardware, Boots and
Shoes, Men's Furnishings
Meats, Etc.
Farm Implements of All Kinds

General Blacksmithing
Repairing and Horseshoeing

Highest Price Paid for Eggs
Veal and Poultry Sold on Commission

FRED GAUGER
\Vilmot, Wisconsin
Telephone 80 Wilmot

Tel~phone

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F. STALEY

Dry Goods and Groceries
The Best of Everything Ahvays in Stock

The Wilmot Garage

We extend a cordial invitation to all to
call at our :;;tore for anything in our line.
Prices always right, and it is a pleasure
to serve you.

General Repairing
Supplies and Vulcanizing
G. & ]. Tires

F. A. Kruckman
Telephone Wilmot 462

\Vil mot, \Visconsi n

E. E. WRIGHT
FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING

Phone 253

Wilmot, Wis.

Louis
Schmidt

Eugene
Pellettieri

Wagon and Carriage Repairing
Carriage Painting

Barber Shop

Buggy Tops, Cushions
and Backs Repaired

WILMOT, WIS.

Aufo Tops Recovered
Wilmot,

Wis.
Wilmot, Wis.

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General Blacksmithing- and RepairingWilmot,

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LOUIS HEGEMAN
-HOTELvVILl\10T,

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Don't Forget Our
ADVERTISERS

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Builders' and Shelf Hardware
Tin ware, Stoves,
Sewing Machines

Devotion to Detail
Has vVon Many Customers For Us

Tin Shop

Repairing of All Kinds

Furnace Work

Perfection in anything can only be
lished th1·ough a proper l'eKard of small
There are hundreds of little things that go
to make up the perfect service which io:~ required
in a suecessful drug store.

We realize this and if you trade- with us a
while you will be impressed \Vith the rare ·whieh
we exercise in concluding our business,
No drug stm·e sells better goods than we <io
and no drug store can provide more satisfactory
service and fairer prices.

Larg·e,n Stock of

Farm Machinery

If care counts with you, \Ve ~hould likC> to atld
yom· nume to our large list of satisfied customers.

In the County

Morris H. Hall
Druggist

Give Me a Trial and be Convinced
'Wisconsin

Wilmot,

W. H. Morgan
Telephone 313

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Wilmot, Wisconsin
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Watches, Clocks and
Jewelry
vVc always have a nice assortment of
vVatches, Clocks and Jewelry-the
latest and popular styles.

JOHN NETT
--DEALER IN--

DRY GOODS
Books and Stationery

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GROCERIES

\Ve carry a complete line of Books, Magazines, Souvenir Post Cards, Etc.
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Ice Cream, Fruits and Confectionery
The best we can obtain.

BEST
MERCHANDISE
at Live and Let Live Prices

R. C. Shotliff
Phone 254

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Wilmot, \Vis.

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ICE CREAM

I Am in Business
For Your Health

MORRIS H. HALL
DRUGGIST
vVilmot,

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Where Quality
Counts

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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The ten years of success that lie back of the U, F, H. S at ·wilmot and its prE'sent flourishing condition is surety for the future greatness of this o;chooL

J)ebication

The service it has rendered to those who sought its assistance by the more efficient pre~
parations for life and by the upward trend given to their lives, should win for it the heartiest

If
m;o pou, tbt mrmbmi of our communi!!', tu!Jo babr
so tui!Hnglp gibrn us pour liberal support, tur
gratdullp btllicatr tbis srconb issue of "I!Lbe l!ecbo."

co-operation and the fullest support of all who live '.Vi thin its territory and from others who
nre reasonably acce.ssible to it.
No one who is eligible to membership and within reach of this in.<~titution should fail to
avail himself of the opportunity here offere:l for developing his powers, thereby gaining preparation for 11101'€ efficient service to himself and to the community.
In pursuit of an education, the high scho(; 1 takes one to the place "\Vhere the road branches
to the several professions and to the different lines of business life,

Entrance to all these branch

roads is denied to all who have not a high sdwol education or its equivalent.
A high f'chool diploma is a pas~ that g·ains ready admission for its holder to any one or all
of them,
The enrollment in this school shoulJ 1·e~ch one hundred o1· more within the next few years.

J. J. KERWIN.

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OTTO SCHENNING, Director

R C. SHOTLIFF, Clerk

GEO, BASSETTJ Treasurer

HIGH SCHOOL BVILDING

Much of the progress in educational work has been due to the
efforts and interest manifest by the Board of Education. Two of the
board members, Mr. Schenning and Mr. Bassett, are farmers while Mr.
Shotliff is postmaster of the village of Wilmot.
The members of the faculty together with the students of the
high school wish to extend their thanks to the members of the board
for co-operation in the past.
Png'l' FiYIL

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Union High in all your ilory,
Green and white your colors true,
May thy purity and honor
·Be a life-long praise to you.
Y <Hl're the :best that's in Wisconsin,
For aU othet·s we defy;
And thy name shaH live forever,
You ·Grand Old Union High.

R. S. IHLENFElllDT
Prin.
Agriculture and Science

OPAL KABE!OE
Mathematics and
History

BERNIOE KORTEND!CK
English and

ERMINIE CAREY
Domestic Science

Library Work

In order that any educational institution may work in hat•mony and meet the needs of the
immediate environment, it is necessat·y for the teachers of that institution to analyze conditions, and to adjust themselves accot·dingly.

All our work has been a pleasure,
And our hearts have e'et· been light,
As we gladly work together,
For the dear old green and white.
Through the four long years of learning,
All our knowledge we apply,
In athletics none excel you,
You Brave Old Union High.
For the past has been so pleasant,
And the future hopes seem bright,
But to thee we owe it ever
To the colors green and white.
When we leave our Alma Mater,
And our paths lead far apart,
Still the dear Old Union High School
Is the pride of every heart.
I. s. '24.

The teachers of the high school, although practically all newly selected, adjusted themselves
to existing conditions very quickly, and the many outside ,activities into which they entered
during the past year, show the extent to which they applied themselves.

AI"
Pnge Seven
Puge Six

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Union High in all yoUl' i·lory,
Green and white your colors true,
May thy purity and hmwr
-Be a life-long pntise to you.
Ycu're the best that's in Wisconsin,
For all others we defy;
And thy name shall live forever,
You Grand Old Union Hig·h.

Ro S. IHLENFE·LDT

Prin.

Agricultme and Science

OPAL KABELE
Mathematics and
History

BERNICE KORTEND!CK
English and
Library W01·k

ERMINIE CAREY
Domestic Science

In order that any educational institution 'hlay work in harmony and meet the needs of the
immediate environment, it is necessary for the teachers of that institution to analyze conditions, and to adjust themselves accordingly.

All our work has been a pleasure,
And our hearts have e'er been light,
As we gladly work together,
For the dear old green and white.
Through the fom· long years of learning,
All our knowledge we apply,
In athletics no11e excel you,
You B1·ave Old Union High.

For the past has been so pleasant,
And the future hopes seem bright,
But to thee y,rc owe it ever
To the colors green anJ white.
When we leave our Alma Mater,
And our paths lead far apart,
Still the dear Old Union High School
Is the pride of every heart.
I. s. '24.

The teachers of the high school, although practically all newly selected, adjusted themselves
to existing conditions very quickly, and the many outside ·activities into which they entered
during the past year, show the extent to which they applied themselves.

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First Year

Second Year

English

English

Algebra

Geometry

Science and
Citizenship

Citizenship

Third Year

Fourth Year

English

English

Modern History

American History

Farm Animals

Physics

Economics

Farm Management

Home Economics

Reviews

Elective

Physical Education

Physical Education

Physical Education

Farm Shop Work

Farm Crops and
Soils

Home Economics
Physical Education

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CLASS 0 FFICERS
PRESIDENT

BERT SCHENNING

VWE PRESIDENT

IRIS WICKS

SECRETARY -TREASURER

m:ut .Janttor

ELMER SCHMALFELDT

CLASS COLORS
BLUE AND WHITE

CLASS MOTTO
IF WE REST, WE RUST

E. VINCENT

CLASS FLOWER

In order that any system may work with the most possible efficiency it is necessary that
subordinate positions of responsibility be filled with competent men and women. So it is with our
school.
·

AMERICAN BEAUTY

Our janitor, Mr. Vincent, has done a great deal toward making our school activities run
smoothly. It is through his efforts that the building is so uniformly heated, that much lost
property is found and that the yard is so well kept.

At nearly every turn in the halls students are found in search of the janitor, and Mr. Vin~
cent is always willing to aid them. Mr. Vincent attends to the heating and lighting system) and
is plumber, carpenter, electrician, meehanic, engineer; according as he may be requested to act.
l'Hg-e Eight
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GEORGIA BREUL (H01wy)

~tnior ~lass
Camp Lake, \Vis

Class president (1) (2); Clas.'> vice president (3);
President of Athena (4) 1st semestc1·; Vice presidt:ni
Athena (4) ~nd Remester; Basket ball (3); Athena
(1) (4); Play east, "Deacon Dubbs," "Engaged by
Wc~lnesday;" Assistant business manager of "Th1o
•Echo;" Class play cast.

LYLE KERKHOFF (Ket·ky\

Bassett, Wic;

Class vice pn:.siclent (2); Athena (1) (4); Basket
ball (3) (4); base ball {3) (4); Play cast "Deacon
Dubbs;" Class play east

"l am happy; I am free,
In that state I'll always be.--'

"Faint heart never wins. n

Silverlake, \Vis

ETHEL DALTON

continued

PHILIP KERWIN (P, K.)

Silvf'rlakE', Wis.

Athena (1) (cl).
Class president

"Silence is golden."

(3) (4).

(3);

Athena

(1)

(4); base ball

"You wculdn't believe it, but I can \Vork when I want to."

Silverlake, Wis.

DOROTHY DIXON (Dad)

Secretary of Athena {4) 1st semester; Athena (1)
(4); Manager of gir-ls' basket ball team (3) (4);
Play cast, "Engaged by Wednesday," "Deacon
Dubbs;" Business manager of "Echo."

"Good things comt> in small packages.''

VIVIAN HOELTDOERP (Eudie\

Wilmot, \:\.-.. is.

Class vice president (1); lVlanag·er of A. A. (3) (4);
Captain basket ball team (3) (4); base ball (3) (4);
Basket ball (2) (3) (4); Play east "Dea~on Dubbs;"
Vicl' president. of Athena (4) 1st :::emeste1·; EditOl'-inchief of "Echo;" Athena (1) (14),

"The twinkle in his eye gives him away!'

!'~!.!-'~'Ten

BERT SCHENNING (Big Bert)

Silverlake! Wis.

Clr-ss nesiclent (4); Basket ball (2) (3) (4); Base
ball (3) (4); Secretary and treasurer A. A. (4);
Class sect'etary and treasurer (3); Manager basket
ball team (4); Assistant editor of "Echo;" Play
cast "Elopement of Ellen;n Athena (1) (4); OnJtory (4); Class play east.
"A place in the sun is all I want."'

ELMER SCHMALFEL!JT !Han')

Salem, \:Vis<

Class secTetaTy and treasmer (4); base ball (3) (4);
Basket ball (3) (4); Athena (1) (4); Play cast
"Deacon Drc-bbs;" Represe1~tative for ''Echo;" Clas.s
play cast.
"Happy go luck;\r, fair and fn;e~
Ncthing the1·e is that bathers me.

Pa.~e Eli'H'll

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<'""ith apologies to Whitman)

FLOYD WESTLAKE (Doc)
Athena ~1) (-1); Basket ball (3)
(3); Class play cast.

Camp Lake, Wis.
(4); Base ball

"He always seems busier than he is."

0 Seniors! Our Senims! we always did our best,
But when it came to having fun, we stopped with all the rest.
At sleighing; parties, skating parties, and sliding down the hill,
Not only once, ·but many times, did we have a g-rand old spilL
0 classmates! deal' old classmate~!
Those happy days are o'er,
And now we're off to college
To open Future's door.

Silverlake, Wis.

IRIS WICKS (Bob)

0 Seniors! Our Seniors! the dP::;;s of '21,
We've done our work so thoroughly (?e), om· credits we have ;.von.
The time is near, when we shall hear, our professor henve a sigh and say,
"If I've another clafls like that, my hai1· will sure tm·n grey.''
Seniors, flighty Seniors,
You'll f;Urely learn some day,
YVe come to school t? study,
And not merely play,

Vice p1·esident of class (4); President of Athena (4)
2nd semestel'i Captain basket ball team (3) (4);
Athena (1) (4); Play cast "Engaged by Wednesday," "Deacon Dubbs;" Orato1·y (4); Class play cast.
"Silence is a virtue hard to beat."

LAURA WINN (Smiles)
Entered from Union Grove high as a senior.
Athena ( 4); Class play cast.

Wilmot, Wis.

0 comrades! when we meet again, fond mem'ries we'll recall,
When ·we were graduated, in the Modem \Voodman halL
Our high Rchool days were happy ones, as each one will agTee,
But now we all are happier; because you see, we're free,
Goodbye, fellow students! Goodbye!
We ·re all a \Vee bit sad,
To think of parting f1·om you,
When such fun we all hnve had.
D. D,

L W.

Sober, but not serious; quiet, but not idle!'

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0 Seniors, worthy Seniors,

Here's good-bye to the Sophomores,
To the Freshies green and bold,
To all the picnics and good times
We treasure just like gold.

0 Seniot·s, learned Seniors,
\Ve shall miss vour high ideals,
Thcugh ycu oft ha~e scorned our knowledge,
Which our innocence Teveals.

Oh! it's great to be a Junior,
And take up a Senior's care,
But it's best to be a .Senior
And become "Aluminum ·ware."

K S.
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Here's farewell to the Senior's life,
To the school that proved so true.
To the ever-\vatchful faculty,
And the class advisors, too.

We shall miss you when you're gone.
You have set a good example,
By the excellent work you've done.

We hope you'll not forget us,
In the weary years to come,
But will just recall your schooldays,
When of us you made much fun.
P, V, '22.
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Vivian on the movie screen,
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He most gracefully takes the lead.

Phil will run_ a barber shop,
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Working for a salary mean.

Floyd, a soldier brave will he,
Startling all the world you see.

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Because preparedness he upholds.

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And poor Ethel turned quite sad.

Iris on fantastic toe,
Puts Castle in a very back row;
Her husband will in grand opera sing,
While she will teach the Highland fling.

Behold in Lyle a farmer 1ad,
Who thinks the country not so bad,
Contentment is his one gr~at charm,
Since settling on his little farm.

Bert to b·aveling he has taken,
And his nerves are badly shaken,
For playing on a ~'One Night ·Siand,"
As leade1· in a hot air band.

Dorothy with her smiles so beaming,
Of the future ever dreaming,
Love has played an active part,
A lucky senior holds her heart.

Laura with her actions queer,
Declares success is very near,
An authoress of high esteem,
Writing scenarios for the sc1·een.

Let me say one word in leaving,
To the teachers who are grieving,
Through this microscope I spy
A happy future to the U. F. High.

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If the future we now seek,
Tell what fate for us has done
For the class of twenty-one,

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wme jfresbmen
In the fall we came so meekly,
To this school of fame,
Eagn, anxious, and excited,
"Freshmen" was our name.

Sometimes failing, never stopping,
Working with n will,
Slipping, gaining, losing·, helping,
Ever onward still.

In the yea1· which we've been with you,
We have tried our very best,
Working hard to please the teachers,
Getting very little rest.

,Now the old year lies behind us,
And the ne\v year points the way 1
May the Freshmen now turn Sophomores,
G1·owing wiser day by day.

L S.

~bbice

Reading left to right: Top row~Hazel Stoxen, Edna Brinkman, Cyril Dalton,
Harry Hasselman, Ruby Hartnell, Myrtle Carlen, Stanley Becker.
Middle row-Gwendolyn Gorman, Aileen Memler, Leslie Knudsen, Maneford Carlen,
Loretto White, Margaret Madden, James Marks, Norman Richter.
Lower row-Merton Hartnell, Horace Filson, Mary Hoffman, Rhoda Jedele, Herbert
Lewis, Edna Fiegel, Irma Schmalfeldt, Arthur Winn, Floyd Pacey, Melvin Bufton.

CLASS OFFICERS
HERBERT LEWIS
EDNA BRINKMAN
- RHODA JEDELE

PRESIDENT
VIGE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY-TREASURER
CLASS MOTTO
ROUGH AND READY
GLASS COLORS
OLD ROSE AND GREE:'-1
GLASS FLOWER
PINK CARNATION

~be .ilfliscbtef .ilflakers

There was once a little Freshie,
But his friends were very few,
For he thought that there was nothing
In the world but what he knew.
So he always in the schoolroom,
Had a very forward way
Telling Seniors, Sophs, and Juniors
What they ought to do and sayo
"Little Soph," he said, "I wonder
W-hy you tease the .Freshies so,
We1•en't you once a little Freshie
Not so many years ago ? "
"And I wish, my old friend Junim·,"
He began to her one day,
"That you wouldn't sit all morning
Learning rules that awful way;
Won't you come into the classroom
And work algebra for me?"
"If I do,'' said studious Junior,
"To my classes I'll be late.''
"Prof won't care," replied the Fn•shie,
"And no matter if he does.
Are we Freshies very diffe1·ent
From what he ever was?"

To be verv wise and show it
Is a Pleasant thing no doubt,
But when Freshies talk to Juniors
They should know what they're abouL

C. F, '22,

It was a lovely day in spring,
The Freshies all felt gay
Miss Kortendick was absent, and
They thot that they would play.
The paper wads were flying fast,
And some were coming down,
When all at once a speedy one
Just missed a fair maid's crown.
The little Freshie maiden, with
A frown upon her face,
Turned to the mischief makers, and
They quickly took their place.
Then in walked the professor, and
He glanced right at the floor,

He saw the mischief brewing, and
The wads upon th~ floor.
A lecture quickly followed, then
The Prof. quite angry grew;
And all the Freshies listened, for
Each one was frightened througho

The Prof. was going to take off ten,
But Cyril saved the day.
He said, "Just give us one more chance,
I'm sure we will obey."
M. B. '22

Ptti;{' Twentr
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~our ~tbldtc ~nbtabor~
Mother constantly expresses her skepticism as to the advisability of continuing athletics,
and is certain that you are not able to stand the strain.
Father, to all intents and purposes, is entirely ignorant of your endeavors, and when reminded of them, has nothing to say beyond, "One of the best forms of exercise is cutting wood,
and there is plenty of that no farther away than the basement."
As to making your lette1·, he can make you a fine looking "W" (wood cutting), and be~
sides there would always be split wood on hand. Inwardly though, father is watching you with

interest.
Brother condescends to "happen around" when the big event is staged. Sister gives you no
credit at all, and considers you as "extt·a baggage," belonging to the team as a whole. Her conversation with the girl next door about you, however, is very much in refutation of what she
tells you.
If you 1ose 1 your friends all congratulate you on your own good Htry," and if you win,
they happen to remark, ~'light competition," in referring· to your success.

But, win or lose, the fellow who misses the above does not get all there is in high school;
and the boy who goes through it learns to bear defeat bravely and to rejoice in victory modestly~
which is something "book learning" doesn't teach him.
E. S.
J:>:lgt> Twt>uty"'l'wo

~ijpslcal ~bucation
One line of work which was especially emphasized by the state department during the
past year was physical education. Physical ·education up to last year was considered an elective
branch of activity. Last year, however, it was made an established branch, and was inserted in all
high school programs.
The development of ancient Greece, the histot·y and literature of which owes its charm for
all ages to the phys_ical activity of youth, best illustrates the necessity of this sort of education
in our schools today.
The Greeks could not conceive the idea of separating physical education from education
along other lines. They realized that a sane, whole mind could hardly reside in an unsound body
upon the integrity of which it was depended, Play in the words of a certain author is a part of
school ethics. It not only gives strength and. courage but confidence as well. It tends to simplify
Jife and habits, and gives decision and promptness to the will. It also brings out individuality.
Schooling that lacks physical training and supervised play favors dullness, for work along
these Jines makes the mind alert, and aids in putting joy in doing the necessary things in life.
"The measure of value of work is the amount of play there is in it, and the measure of value
of play is the amount of work there is in it.''

l'uge 'l'went~·.'J'hree

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The Union Free High School basket ball teams have had a very successful season, When
the season had barely opened many of the men were talking of their team statistics. When the
fhst practice \vas held in the old l\11. W. A. hall, many enthusiastic young players turned out. There
was enough material to pick two good teams. Loo;ing only one man last year, four of the first team
were baek in the game. Practice session w:as held two nig-hts a week until the teams showed l'eal
a·bility.
,.
The schedule showed the Genoa team, our first opponents. The following m.en were picked
to meet the Genoa quintet: Stoxen, g; Stockwell, c; Herrick, f; Hoeltdoerp, g; Schenning, f. From
the time the whistle blew our boys outclassed Genoa. The superior guarding of Stoxen a'nd Hoeltdoerp held their opponents to few baskets, while our forwards and center did the scoring. The
game ended 21 to 19 in favor of Wilmot.
The next week's work meant good solid IH'actice, for both teams were to meet the teams of
Antioch the following Friday. This game was i'ough throughout. Nobody was sure of victory
until the final whistle, which gave Antioch the long ends. gcore: Antioch first, 2G; U. F. H. S.
first, 20; Antioch second, 28: U. F. H. S. second, 8.
The defeat by Antioch did by no means dishearten our boys, The following week the boys
jomneyed to Hebron to play the fast teams of that place. The games ended in Hebron's favor
Hebron first, 37; U. F. H. S. first, 11; Hebron second, 11; U. 'F. H. tS. second, 9.
The next week's work meant haril practice, for the teams were to play Antioch on the
latter's floor. This game was a clean played game th1·oughout. Our boys were set 011 getting
revenge for their former defeats by Antioch. Our second team lost; but ·the first team, by using
their five man defence when they were in the lead, netted them a victory. The game was ended
12 to 6.
Severa] of the players were forced to leave the p;ame for the season. This weakened the
team to a great extent. Some of the men on the second team had to be used for the following
games. The last games were with Williams Bay. The games were decided in the opponent's favoT.
With Stockwell, Stoxen and Herrick back tor next year's squad, and Mr. Ihlenfeldt as coach,
it looks like a flashing team for ¥/ihnot
C. H. '22.

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BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM

jfirst m:eam J.ineup
Position

Name

Center

Clayton Stockwell
Bert Schenning

Right Forward

Donald Herrick

Left Forward

Stanley Stoxen

Right Guard

Vivian Hoeltdoerp

Left Guard
Other Members of the Squad

Lyle Kerkhoff

·Elmer Schmalfeldt

Calvin Hodge

Art Fiegel

Norman Richter

B is fDl' the boys of' our basket ball team;
Whe1·ever they go they all win esteem.
A is for action, plus lots of pep,
When they're playing a game, they surely do step,
S stands for Stockwell, our center so tall.
When once he gets it, others can't re~ch the ball.
K is for Kerky, though not one of the five,
Is our first substitute and certainly alive.
E that's Eddie, our active left guard,
From shooting baskets, his opponent is barred.
T is for Ted, our guard on the right,
When he gets in a game, he plays with all his might.
B stands for Bert, the big boy of our team,
And when he makes the baskets, our faces all beam.
A for "absolutely" our prof and referee;
He'll make them stick to l'Ules if they should care:ess be.
L is our left forward, Jewey is the boy,
'Vhen he makes the score go up, we always yell for joy.
L is fo1i all the lads of our basket ball five.
It's the end of the year and still they're alive.

D. D.
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In order that we may keep in a healthy condition so that our bodies will be able to pelform
their proper work, both food and drink must be consumed in such quantities as will satisfy the
common needs and also rebuild the WOl'n out tissue ..
In considering the value of different foods, o'"ne can hardly over estimate the importance
of milk and eggs. As a l'esult of this, we should not fail to realize how essential these foods are
in attaining nol'mal weight.
The United States food administration says: "A quart of milk a clay for every child, if
possible, and a pint without faiL" It also em ph~ sizes the fact that each adult should drink at
least one-third of a quart each day.
~

GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM

Milk is indispensable for a child's proper physical growth and mental development. In other
words, it not only builds bone and tissue but healthy minds as welL One ·quart of milk is equal
in food value to four-fifths lb. beefsteak, two -and one-fourth lbs. chicken, one-half lb. ham, two
and one-half lbs. codfish, eight egg-s 1 one and one-seventh lbs. ·beans, or six and two-thirds lbs,
tomatoes. According to the nutritive value of many medicines today in comparison to the value
of milk, it might be said that should milk be sold in medicine bottles, one would very frequently
pay a dollar for a single pint.

Too much emphasis cannot be placed on the value of a hot lunch. The child who eats a
warm lunch at school will be able to do better work, and as a result when he reaches maturity,
will be better qualified to take up the duties of life.

jliasket jliaU ~cbebule for 1920=21
Dl:'cember 10,

*\Vilmot >/S. Kenosha.

Deeember 2-L

:j:Wilmot vs. Burlington.

January 8.

'!'Wilmot vs. Mlhvaukee-Duwner,

In general, we might say that the diet of bhe average person consists of food which is too
rich, too sweet, or too hard to digest. An ideal breakfast would consist of perhaps a dish of cereal,
a soft boiled egg, bread and butter, an::l some kind of fruit. Cake, pie and delicacies should _})e
eliminated.
Besides consuming the proper kind of food, it is e3sential that proper exercise be taken
each day. Proper exercise promotes the growth of muscle, inCl'eases circulation, enlarg·es lung capacity, and stimulates every part of the body to good healthy growth.
Fresh air is also a fundamental feature for- good growth. The child should sleep with his
window open in order that fresh, wholesome air is given a chance to replace the foul air in the

January 22.

~Wilmot

January 29.

'jTWilmot vs. Fox River.

1'00ll1.

Februm·y 12.

xWilmot vs Zion City.

The question of bathing, too, should receive attention. Baths not only keep the skin clean,
quicken circulation, hut also add to the enjoyment and bodily vigor. Bathing should be indulged
in often. A cold bath should be taken every day if no chill follows. A warm bath should
also be taken at least once a week. The cold bath is the most stimulating and strengthening, and
if followed by a good rubbing with a coarse towel 1 will rarely produce any chilly or un!!('J11fortable
sensations. The bather should keep in mind, howe,rer, that a bath taken after a meal while digestion js going on is not conducive to good health. At least two or three hours should elapse between
meal time and the time for a hath.

~'No

vs. Williams Bay.

game-suits failed to arrive.

~~G.1me called ofl'-trains

sno'\v bound.

tGame postponed-city quarantineJ--mumps at the drug store.
§Coach leaves town-(Diamonds and Hearts).
,lTrain connections poor.
xVoliva objects.

The scalp should also receive attention. It should receive a thorough washing at least once
a week. It is very important, too, that the teeth and nails receive their due share of care.
Now, if the underweight keeps himself in a healthy condition, it will take but a short time
fer him to reach his normal weight. Normal in body means normal in mind---therefore an increased capacity for work.
A. K. '23.

I'agP Twent.r-:-:jx
I·n~"' 'l'IYeutr·S~>n·n

J!)ome ~conomics

JLiterarp
J!)tstorp of m. jf. J!). ~.
The U. F. IL S. has not always been the well otganized and prospering school that it is at
the present time. It, like most organizations, has had its dark and dull days, yet, because of the
loyal support given by the citizens of the distl·ict, it has managed to weather every storm.

The ground on which the school is located was donated to the village by ·Mr. Benham for
a park. The village at that time was badly in need of a school, and consequently in 1835 tht·u the
efforts of the people, a school was huilt. The sci10ol at that time consisted of three rooms, one
of these was upstairs, and the other two down stairs.

GIRL'S COOKING CLASS

In the year 1879 the school had grown to such an extent that the seating capacity was insufficient for the number of pupils. In order to accommodate the increase in pupils, it was necessary to add the left wing onto the building. At the time that the left wing was added, the nil1th
and tenth g-rades "\vere installed, and the school became a state graded school of the first class.
In the year 1904 through the efforts of Superintendent George Taylor and A. P. Minsart, two
more grades were added to the school and it became a common district high schooL The school
at that time was under the principalship of A. P. Minsart, while Miss Perdu served as his assistant. The school itself was governed by the district board. The first high school class to finish
its work was the class of 1907. It consisted of seven members.
The school remained under the direction of two teachers until 1912. In that year in order
to lighten the bm·den of taxation and in order to build up the school so that it would more nearly
meet the needs of the people, more territory was taken in, and the present school was formed
The tenitory taken in consisted of Salem and parts of Randall and Wheatland townships. The
firEt teachers in charge at the time that the new change was made, were Principal Squires and
Miss Grace ,Carey.
During the time that Principal Squires was at the head of the school, he keenly felt the
need of an agricultural course for the community. As a result of a certain amount of effort on
his part. a four year course in agriculture was installed.

GIRL'S SEWING CLASS

laluck mm ~in
When you are feeling out of luck,
Just try and summon up your pluck,
Don't lose heart at your first error,
Or you might begin a "reign of terror,"
Although you might just feel like dying,
You just keep t•ight on a tt·ying,
And just as sure as your chinny-chln~chin~
You'll find that pluck will always win.
M,K

In 1918 the school again failed to meet the needs of conditions, and another wing compris~
ing two rooms was added. The library which had formerly been i11 the old addition was moved
u:t:stairs, while a new course in domestic science was added for the girls, and the work was presented
in the ne\vly constructed down -;tairs room. Tile new course was installed under the direction of
Miss -Ermine Carey.
At the same time that the new wing was constructed in 1918, the people of the district felt
that a change ought to be made in the heating ~ystem in order to meet with the increase in heat~
ing area, and to insure a fresher supply of air for the different rooms, As a result of this, a
modern hot air heating system was installed.
During the past year thru the efforts of the people who were instrumental in putting· across
the fair, a modern water system was installed. This system makes it possible for the students
to re:::eive ft·esh water directly from the well. It eliminates the possibility of contamination to a
large extent.
We see in looking over the history of the school that progress has been steady thruout its
years of existence. It is our desire that this progress will be kept up in the futun as it has in
the past,
G. B.
I'n;:rl' Twent~·-Xin

P~li!"l' 'J'wPn1.r·Eig;llt

'~tbr Value of ~bucatton
The people of today are beginning to realize more and more the value of education. They
are beginning to realize the folly in making a comparison between what is gained financially
thru child labor, and ti1at which is lost educationally.
The reasons for educating our children might be classified unde1· three different heads. In
the first place, education broadens the mind. Each day new questions come up for our solution,
and because of the lack of education: we fail to answer them. In the cities today, one out of every
ten people is unable to read and write, and in the country, one out of every five. Broad minded
people are needed to increase the prosperity of a nation, and to 1·aise its standard of living so
that the inhabitants lead contented lives. The man who is unable to read todav finds a hurdred
doors closed before him, for the employer of today seeks the industrious man -who is able to do
gcod lcgical thinking. The uneducated man is required to do the hardest work for the least pay.
His labor is both necessary and honorable, but there are too many men in the field, Each year
thcusands of boys leave school to do the unskilled labor and thereby, forever close the door fl,
progrEss and gcod living. The girls who follow in their paths, may expect to join the large class
cf wcmen receiving less than five hundred dollars each year.
The second great purpose is the enjoyment of life, and the appreciation of human natme.
Many people express the idea that nature is an ope11 book. Yet, if we are to get out of nature
what it has in store for us, we must be Well educated. The educated man is able like Burroughs
to know the secrets of flowers, birds, trees and animals. He, who has received a liberal education,
is able to find "tongues in trees, books in running brooks, sermon~ in stones and good in evel·ything."
The third purpose of education is training for citizenship. To earn a living and have
the power to interpret life is very important, but to these we may add a third, preparing for citizemhip. The revolutions in Tmkey, Africa, Russia, Mexico, England and Germany point out very
vividly the ig·norance of man. They prove without a doubt} that good government can succeed
only where there are intelligent voters. Our schools today are doing a great deal toward developing the type of manhood who will build and uphold a great republic such as ours.
The child who g·oes to work when young very often suffers from ill health, industl'ial inef-.
ficiency, unemployment, low wages, poverty and illiteracyo In order that we may hold these
children in school, it is necessary that we provide schools that satisfy their needs.
No child can get an adequate education lf he spends the minimum time in school that is
required by our constitution, and in many places because of poor or no truant officers not even
the required amount of attendance is found. Irregular attendance leads to retardation. Retardaticn is not only a loss to the child, but a great expense to the state as well.
The number of children affected by the child labor law is small compared to the number of
children working. At the time of the last census, two million children were working, and three
fourths were employed in agricultural pursuits. The states having the highest per cent of child
labor have also the highest per cent of illiteracy. Child labor and illiteracy go hand in hand.
At the child welfare convention held in June, 1919, the working age for children was fixed a:;
follows: A child between the age of fourteen and sixteen may be employed in agricultural and
domestic service thru vacation only. A child must ·be at least eighteen before going into mines
cr quarries, and twenty-one before entering government service. No minor should be employed
in dangerol"l:s places or at any work which will interfere with the physical or moral condition. All
children between the age of seven and sixteen must spend at least nine months of evexy year in
schooL Children between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, having finished the eig·hth grade but
not the high school and are legally or regularly employed, must spend at least eig·ht hours at continuation school. All children must be physically able to work before they are allowed to do so.
We see then, how necessary it is to have education. Education should not '·end with youth,
but it should continue throughout life. The daily problems requiring solution may be erlucational and elevating. A good education for every child should be the slogan of the citizens of
today.
L. S. '23.
I'n;rt'Tllirty

~cbool ~ttibititi>
During the past year the teachers of the Wilmot high school have tried to make the chm·acter of the work just as broad as possible. At the beginning of the year the possibilities for a
community fair in connection with the hig·h school arose. The teachers of the high school together
with the teachers of the g1·ades, the rural teachers of the immediate vicinity and in short, a1l of
the people of the community co-operated in exhibiting'" a fair which was considered second to none
among the community fairs of the state. The fair did a great ·deal toward arousing the interest
cf the boys and girls in farm work. The different things exhibited were farm animals, vegetables,
g1·ains, household articles, as well as regular school work.
As soon as the fah· was over, a need was ielt for special training along literary lines, and
as a result, a society was formrrl in the schooL 'The society is known as the Athena. The membership of this organization is made up of all students in the high school together with the
members of the faculty. The programs of the society ar e held every second Friday afternoon. A
great deal of debating is canied on at these meetings, together with declamatory work, demonstration work, music, and excellent work in parliamentary drill.
As a means of encom'aging work along oratorical and declamatory lines, a contest was l1eld
in which all students might enter. The contest proved of great benefit in arousing interest along
these Jines. Gold and silver medals were awarded to the winners.
As a means of providing an opportunity fcT intellectual develop111ent and also for social
recreation, a dramatic club was organized. The play, "Deacon Dubbs.," was staged on three rlifferent occasions,· and on each occasion the students met with much success. A great deal of
benefit was derived from the work.
In going over the different activities of the school, we must not fail to mention the hearty
support that the school 1·eceived from the Parent- Teachers' association. Among the prominent pea ..
ple who delivered addresses at these meetings were Superintendent Kerwin; Professor Rounds, _,of
Milwaukee; Miss Worsely, of Kenosha; Mrs. Fen therston, of Chicago; and Professo1· Yoder, of
Whitewater Normal.
The purpose of the work was to bring parents and teachers into closer relation so that they
might understand each other's conditions and problems and thus work together to the best advantage.
Another phase of work which received especial attention the past vear was that of physical
training. The state department has long felt the- need of physical training for boys and girls,
but it was not until this year that it was finally put into the course of study as a required branch.
As a result of this change, the boys and girls received E'Xcellent training along these lines.
Practical work in manual training· was made possible for the boys. They assisted in the
cc,nstmrtion of a large building near the campus to be used as a shelter for the horses and cars
brought to school by the boys who live some distance from the village.
Arrangements have been made for the holding of a lyceum course the coming winter. The
committee consisting of Rev. Jedele, R. C. Bufton, Mrs. Orvis, Mrs, G. Bassett and R. S. Ihlenfeldt, chose two musical numbe1·s. The Redpath Lyceum Bureau, of Chicago, will furnish the
talent. A larger program would have been arranged had it not been for th e fact that a lyceum
ccurse had already been arranged for at Silverlake. It is hoped tht the two villages will cooperate in the fut~re, and that a lyceum course consisting of six numbers will be given under the
auspices of both villages: three of which to be held at Silverlake and three at Wilmot. In this
way it would be possible through co-operative eff01·t to present programs that would be of superior
character.
In conclusion it can readily be seen that the school has done a great deal toward entering
into outside activities during the past year.
Considering that the majority of the teachers will
remain in the school the coming year, much more- can be expected along these lines of effort.
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CLASS PLAY

Jliamon:bs an:b ~tarts
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Bernice Halstead, a toung lady of eighteen
Amy Halstead, her sister ....... , ... ,

..... , ... Iris Wicks
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Inez Gray, a young lady visitor. . . . . . . . . . . .

'Ruby Winn

. ... , .... , , .

, , . Doris Ganzlin

Mrs. Halste-ad, a widow, and step~mother to the Halstead girls.
Hannah Mary Barnes ~'Sis," a maiden lady.
Dwight Bradley, a fortune hunter.

... ..

Attorney

.... ,

............. ....

,'Georgia Breul
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Laum Winn

..Stanley Stoxen
. .Elmer Sehmalfeldt

, ........ , . , ,

Abraham Barnes or "Bub," a Yankee farmer.

Sheriff . .

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Dr. Burton, a young physician . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sammy, the darky bell boy,..

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. Bert Schenning
... , , . . .

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. .. Lyle Kerkhoff
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Philip Kerwin

Floyd Westlake

DEACON DUBBS

:meacon: :IDubbs

~cbo ~bttorial ~taft

CAST OF CHARACTERS

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Deacon Dubbs, a jolly widower.

.Elmer Schmalfeldt

Ames Coleman, a lover of the ;;;choolma'am.

.Arthur Fiegel

Raw den Crawley, a calculating villain.

. Vivian Hoeltdoerp

·Majol' :McNutt, an auctioneer..
Rcse Raleigh, a schoolma'am."..
Mi~.s

. .... , . ,

. ...... Lyle Kerkhoff'

,. ,.. .

, , Mary Kenvin

.. ...

Philipena Popover, a typical Yankee old maid.

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T1·ixie Coleman, a mlsehievous girl of 15 ....... ,....

, .. , .Georgia Ereul
. ..... , .. Doris Ganzlin

Emely Dale, a rith girl at the point of elopernent with the villain,
Ycnnie Yl:'nsen, a hired girl....
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. , .. , . . . . . . . . . . .

.. Dorothy Dix.on
.Iris \Vicks

BElRT SCHENNING

BUSINESS MANAGERS

. Stanley Stnxen

DeuterOnomy Jones, a gawky in love with Yennic.

VIVIAN HOELTDOERP

ASSISTANT EDITOR

GEORGIA BREUL, DOROTHY DIXON
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

SENIOR

IRIS WICKS, ELMER SCHMALFELDT

JUNIOR

RUBY WINN, CLAYTON STOCKWELL

SOPHOMORE
F'RESHMEN
FACULTY ADVISORS

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DORIS GANZLIN, ARTHUR FIEGEL

MARGARET MADDEN, !JESLIE KNUDSEN
MISS KORTENDICK, MR. IHLENF,ELDT
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by Mr. Luke, of \Vheatland. Mr. Luke has had a great deal of experience along these lines, and
much credit is due him for the success of the fair.

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The grain exhibit, poultry exhibit, vegetable exhibit, and stock exhibit was pronounced by
many to have been equal in quantity and character to those in the largest county fairs of our
state, while the exhibit of fancy work was said by 11'1any to have surpassed the exhibit at the
state fair. The school exhibits were also very fine and the teachers of the towns of Salem, Randall, and Wheatland did much to help the cause along.
One of the noticeable features of th~ fair was the large pike that was arranged by the
community leaders with the assistance of the high school.
The athletic events of thP day were very \~'ell planned and were canied out very systematically. Many cash prizes were awanled to the winners of the athletic events. The game of base
ball between the high schools of Antioch and Wilmot was very extiting. It had to be postponed
afteT the fomth inning, howeveT, for the rain in tel'fered. The score was 3 to 4. in favor of Antioch. There were twenty-six races and contests staged. Among the most interesting and exciting was the g-reased pole contest. It was almost impossible for the contestants to reach the
watch attached to the top of the pole, but one little fellow more daring- than the otheTs succeeded
in securing it The greased pig and the wild chicken chases were wildly applauded by the spectators.
The 'baby show was one of the big featmes of the afternoon. Miss Rasmussen, the county
nurse, awarded prizes of
to the fattest baby, Stanley Schultz; the prettiest baby, Do1·othy Buckley; the· best dressed 1 Margery ·wrig·ht; the best natured 1 Alta Vandersee, and the big·gest rogue,
Stanley Ihlenfeldt.

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In spite of the heavy downpour of rain, more than three thousand people stood out in the
open, and with wate1· trickling down their ba~k s, witnessed one of the largest and most elabor~te
parades that was eveT seen in Kenosha county.

THE COMMUNITY SHED
AND SOM'E MANUAL TRAINING F·ROJECTS

'arbc <!ommunttp jfair
The largest community fair that was ever held in this section of the country took place at
Wilmot, October 15, 1920. The fair was a decirled success in every respect. The fact that over
~800 was turned in from concessions, ice cream stands, side shows, baby shows, etc., shows the
extent to which the fair was a success. The fair was financed from its own returns, making- it
unnecessary to ask for special contributions.
The business places of Wilmot showed their gcod will by closing up their business house:>.
for the afternoon and evening. A great many of the community leaders gave theiT services for
days before in putting up tents_. canvases, etco, fur the occasion.
The high school grounds proved to be ide.1J for the various feats that -wei'e carried out,
and the high school ·building with its modern system cf ventilation filled all the requirements
necessary for accommodating the thousands that came to view the exhibits housed within it.
One of the special exhibits which attracted much attention was the grain exhibit displayed
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The marshal of the day_. Arthur Pankni n, of Camp Lake, rode ahead on a graceful bay
horse. Mr. Panknin was followed by the Salem band which played several appropriate selections.
The senior class float, artistically decorated in blue and white, came next. Above the float was
printed the class motto, "If we rest, we rust." The next float was the juniors. Thjs float was
trimmed with the class cclors, purple and gold, and here the junior motto, "Quality not Quantit:v."
The junior float was followed by a beautifully decorated red, white and blue float which canied
Uncle Sam, the Statue of Liberty, two Red -Cross nurses. a soldier and a sailor canying the slo~
r.·an, "Amf:'rica First." The "Sophs'' came next. Their float was deco1·ated in purple and white, and
bore the phrase, "We lead. not follow." The freshies' motto, "Rough and Ready," was next seen
on a backgTound of old rose and green.
After the high school floats came the flo.a t from the Bassett graded school. This was a car
dcecrated with cclors and symbols of Hallowe'en. Then came the Sihrerlake school float, which was
beautifully decorated in autumn leaves. After these came the T>vin Lakes school, Slade's Corners,
Barnard Sl'hool, ·Miner school, and Oak Knoll schcol floats, all of which represented a great
am.ount of time and energy to decorate.
After these came the Salem Center school, a red and white float, "\Vilmot primary school,
a cart decorated beautifully in white and rainhow colors carrying a Japanese lady drawn by
twtlve little boys, then the Wilmot intermediate g1·ade float, a float representing farm life with
the slogan, 1'We'll stick to the farm if you give us a square deaL" The R N. A. also had a very
fine float. This ~as decorated in purple and white.
Other features of tl1e parade which added to the procession we1·e: The colonial cart of the
Trevor school 1 the toy auto from Salem, the goat and cart from New Munster, dog carts, baby
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buggies, Scotch Highland lassies, a little girl leading a beautiful dog:1 and last but not least the
clowns which always accompany a parade,
The business interests of the community also took an active part in the pa1·ade. The Carey
Elechic Co. was represented, the Hartnell and Breul g·arages, and a float representing the Wilmo!
business men.
The following floats received prizes: The first prize of )$5 for the best high school float
was awarded to the ·seniors, the first prize of $5 for the -best school float otheT than the high
school, was awarded the primary department from Wilmot. The second prize of $3 was awarded
to the Bassett schooL The Royal Neighbors were awarded $5 for the best outside float.
The evening entertainment at the Woodman hall was exceptionally well pah'onized. The
hall was crowded to its utmost capacity. The first number given was a talk by Mr. Stokdyk, statt•
leader of boys' and girls' club. Mr. Stokdyk spoke on "Modern Education" and showed that its
tendeneies a1·e tOward making school work more practical. The talk was followed by two song·s by
Wilmot's talented soloist) Arthur Buckley, accompanied by Edna Lois.
Mr. Schroeder, managing edit01: of the Wisconsin Agriculturist, then spoke of the necessity
of organization among farmers, and told '.vhat the farm bureau if', accomplishing along this line.
Besides the above numbers which were given 1 Hazel Lubkeman, Grace Werve and ·Rose
Luffler, of Kenosha, gave some very pretty dances. Among the dances were the "Boot Dance"
and "A Beckoning Call." After the above program was given, dancing was indulged in. One of
the special features of the evening program was the- raffling of the pme bred hog donated by
Wm. Voss. The hog was an exceptionally fine animal and was won by Fred Hube, of Wilmot.
The fair committee wishes to extend its thanks to the public for its help in making the fair
such a success. It is only through co-operation, such as was shown during the fair that events of
this kind are able to be carried out. We feel that we owe a great deal to the people who brought
in their exhibits; to the judges who so willingly rendered their se1·vices, and to the boosters of the
town who assisted with the work which had to be donei to the business men of the community
who so liberallv donated prizes and prize money; to the members of the high school district who
so generously donated eats, and last but not least to the women and teachers whose services meJ:~nt
so much toward making the fair a success.
The community at large extends its thanks to Prof. Ihlenfeldt for his untiring efforts in
putting over the fair, which would not have been carried through had it not b2en for his per~
sonal leadership and supervision.
·with the fair such a success as it was, there is no question, considering the pluck of tht:>
community leaders, that a community fair held at Wilmot next year would be a successful one.
Let's get busy for next year and make the Wilmot fair of 1921 the biggest and best event of the
season. 'Ve have the right spirited people; we have ideal grounds, and we know the people will
patronize it.

1leeacbers
There are teachers that make us happy,
There are teachers that maks us blue,
There are teachers that steal away the standings
As winter steals fall's golden hue.
There are teachers that have a wicked meaning,
Which the freshmen alone defy,
But the teachers that fill our hearts with raptures,
Are the teachers of U. F. High.

B.S.

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§lumni

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-1905Henry L, Blim, 105 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Taught school at Cross Lake and .Silverlake.
Worked in Chicago. Attended Chicago Law Schoool"at night, graduating with highest honors. Marl·ied Isabel Shannon, of Chicago. The parents o.f three daughters, Ma1·y, Isabel, Gertrude. Senior
member of Blim, Teed, McKinley & Siqueland law firm.
,Rose M. 'Bufton, 704 So. Pleasant St., Kenosha. Taught school at Fox River and Wilmot
graded schools. A graduate of Whitewater Normal. Now a teacher in thf! Frank Junior high
school in Kenosha.
Lillie E. Darby, Grayslake, I11. Taught school at Camp Lake and Wilmot. Then went west
and taught at Edmunds, Washington, and later at Astoria, Oregon, where she was also supervisor
of music. Now she has retumed to her home at Grayslake and is studying vocal music at the American Conservatory in Chicago.
Edith Hatch-Mrs. Pasquale Allen 1 Green Valley, Ill. Graduate of Elgin high school, Rockford
college and Champaign university. Taught at Geneva high school, Geneva, Ill. Married and has
three children, Mary, Franklin and Jonathan.
Lama Loftus, Mrs. R. Ferry, Zion City, Ill, l'oute 2, box 99. Taught school at Dexter's
Corners, \Vis. Married and resumed teachin,go near her present home.
Helen Carey-Mrs. W. K Dobyns, 318 Hickt:ry St., Waukegan, Ill. At home until 1910 when
she was married. One son, Eugene.
Grace Carey, Wilmot, Wis. Completed the junior year at Mount St. Joseph college, Dubuque, Ia. Graduated from Milwaukee Normal. Taught in Kenosha and Union Free high school,
Wilmot. At home.

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-1906Sadie A. Boulden-Mrs. Madison Balentin e 1 1351 Monroe St , N W., Washmgton, D C
Graduated from Whitewater NormaL Taught m Wilmot graded school, Madison, W1s, and Billings, Mont. Took a business course in \Vashmgton, D. C. Held a government position during the
war. She married in 1920.
Edith B. Darby, Grayslake, IlL Taught school at ·Rollins, Round Lake and Grayslake, IlL
Graduate of DeKalb normaL Then taught at Berwyn, Ill. Now at Cicero, IlL
Ma1·ie Mattern, Wilmot, Wis. Assum~d the home responsibilities for several years. Graduated from the •Racine-Kenosha county training school, Union Grove, Wis. Taught at Wilmot and
Slade's Corners. Now at .Somers, Wis.
Katharine Nett-Mrs. Ross Schenning, Silverlake, Wis. Taught at Trevor and Wilmot. Married in 1913. Has three children, Winifred 1 John and Vernon.
Anna Pella-Mrs. Fred Luedke, 453 West St., Kenosha, Wis. Taught in Kenosha county
Jchools until her marriage, She is the mother of two children, Elizabeth and Lloyd.

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- 1907Alice Bufton, 320 N. 33d St., Billings, Mont. Taught at Fox River 1 Silverlake, Madison, and
is now teaching at -Biliings. Graduate of Whitewater N01wal.
Alice R. Hatch-Mrs. Eugene McDougall, Antioch, Ill., R. F. D. Graduated from Crystal Lake
high school. Attended ·Rockford college. Graduated from Champaign University, Ill. Taught in
Crystal Lake high school and at Channel Lake. Married in 1919.
John T. Moran, 4511 N. Winchester Ave., Chicago, !11. Taught at Cross Lake, Mail clerk
on C. & N. W. railroad. Married Virginia Hayes, of Pierre, South Dakota.
Lynn Sherman, Richmond, Ill.. R. F. D. H cnorary manager of Genoa Junction skating rink,
1915. Engaged in farming. Married in 1915 to Viola Kimball, Genoa Junction, \Vis. One
daughter, Shirley.
Ethel M. Wright-Mrs. Thomas Fuz.:m, 232 W. 75th St., New York City. Graduate of N. W.
University, Evanston, Traveled on tour with Skc vgaard, violinist, then with the ,Redpath Concert
Co. as a soloist until her marriage in 1918 to the manager of her company. They are now studying and doing- concert work in New York.
Laura Moran, deceased, Taught in Kenosha until illness forced her retirement. Died in 1914.
-1908Arthur Blim; 471 Northwestern Ave., Chicago, Ill. .Taught school at Camp Lake and Pad~
docks Lake. Graduated from Northwestem Dental school, Chicago. Served as lieutenant commander in the navy during the war. Marrie:'! Flcrence McDonald. One child . Frances Ann. Now
practicing in Chicago.
Edward Boulden, 2456 N_. Central Pa1·k Ave., Chicago. Employed at Fox Lake, Ill., until
l'agl• T!Jirtr· Se\Tu

his e11listment in the army as a member of the only American seaYchlig:ht company. Saw st•r~
vice on British, French and American fronts. Married to Flonnce Ch1·istiommn. tEmployed at the
Chicago Searchlight Co.
Maude A. Vineent-Mrs. Roy Murdock, Bristol, Wis. Taught school at Liberty Comers,
Silverlake, Somers and Wilmot. Maxried in 1HG. Mother of Marjorie and ·Mildred.
Charletta Darby~Mrs. Walter Harrison, \Vocdstoek, IlL, R. F. D. Taught school at Gl'e<."n~
wood, Ill.,. until her marriage. One so11, Earl.
Ermine G. Carey, Wilmot. Wis. Attended Mt, SL Joseph college, Dubuque, Ia. Gnlduate
from Stout Institute, Menomonee. Taught home economies at Thorpe, P01·tagc, Wausau and VVilmot, Red Cross work, 1917-18.
-190H-·
Milton Blim, Honolulu Dairyman Co., Hawaihm Islands. Taught school at Paddocks Lake~
Wis. Ow1wr of Silverlake ice cream factory until his enlistment in the armv as aviatio·n mechanic during the war. Since his discharge "he? has worked in Chicago, CalifOrnia and is now
genet·al manager of the Honolulu Dairyman Co. Excellent matrimonial gamble!
Hazel Hegeman-Mrs. WalteT Winn, Richmond, IlL 1 ·R. F. D. Taught school at Randall ancl
Wilmot m1til her maniage. One son, Louis James.
Vera Lubeno-'!.VI:rs. Claude Dixon. 112 So. Hanccck St., Madison. Taugh: school at Trevor
and Wilmot. Graduate of U11iversity of Wisconsin. After the death of her husband. employed in
St. Paul -and Chicago. At present with University Extension Division, U. of Vi/.
Lawrence Pease, 1327 Albion Blvd., Racine, Wis. ·Graduate of Racine College of Commen::l!.
Married. Holds a responsible position as district manager of Bent Insurance Co.
Winn Peters011, 799 Exchange St., Kenosha, Wis. Gn1duate of Kenosha College- of Commerce. Employed in Bank of Burlington. Now at First National ·Bank of Ke<1os!n. Maniecl
Blanche Kinreed of the class of HHO.
-1910Earle Boulden, Libertyville, Ill. Joinerl the army in 19Hi. Saw service in Mexico and
France as 2nd lieutenant.
Married Ethel Spring·s in 1921. Employed in Waukegan, Ill.
Elsie Bufton-Mrs. A1ver Hammerstrom, 4~{) Lewis Ave .. Billings, Mont. Taught at Camp
Lake, Beloit Wis., and Billing·s. Mont. Graduate of Whitev,rater Normal. One son, Roger Keith
Earle M. Darby, Grayslake, Ill. Taught at Creek School. Ill., Trevor, Wis. Gra~luate of
Whitewater NormaL Lieute11a11t in Rainbow division. Wounded while in Fmnce. Married afte-,_·
his distharge to Gretchen Johnson. Now princinal in GrayslaJ,·e, Ill.
Flcrence Faden-Mrs. Frank Madden, 985 Salem Ave., Kenosha; Wis. Taught at Higl1 s~reet
and Silverlake. Married in 1916.
1Roland Hegeman, 'Vilmot. Wis. Graduate d University of Wisconsin. 2nd lieutenant i11
the ordnance department. Georgia. Junior meml; el' of Ford & Hegeman.
Blanche Kinree~l-Mrs. VV. Peterson 709 Exchange St., Kenosha, Wis. Taught school at Trevor and Cross Lake, \Vis. Manied Winn Petersen,
Geot·ge Vincent, Genoa Jundion, Wis. Graduate cf Kenosha College of Commerce. Operat:e the Vincent stock farm, Wilmot, until 1920, when he moved to Mound Prairie. Married in 1920
to Leora Sheen.
--1911Mable Bufton-Mrs. M. Briggs, 195 18th Ave., Milwaukee. Taught school at Twin La1~es, Wis.
Manied and lives in Milwaukee.
August Drom, Manitowo~, Wis. Attended a technical s::hool in Chicago. Enlisted in army.
Served in France. Ship yards at Manitowoc.
Ha-rold J. O'Malley, East Troy, Wis. 'Worked in J. F. Thompson drug store, Wilmot; in
Burlington and is now in business for himself. Manied Lettie Atkinson.
Mild1·ed Vincent-Mrs. Ray Paddock! S::tlem. Wis, Taught school at Si1verlake. Manie:l in
1915. Two children, Vincent and No-rma.
Leora Sheen-M1·s. GeoTge Vincent. Genoa Junction, Wis. Taught school in several Kenosha
county schools until her maniage in 1920 to George Vincent.
Blanche Carey, Wilmot, Wis. Taught s~hool at Camp Lal·e. Wis. Attended )l!ount SL Joseph college, Dubuque, Ia. Secretm·y for CaTev Electric & 'Milling Co.

-1912-Ruby Ludwig-Mrs. James Carey, Wilmo~ 1 \Vis. Taught schcol at Silverlake. Married in
1814.
.
Ruth Jack.son~Mrs. FTed Duffy, Wakefield, Mich. Taught at Spring Grove, IlL Married
m Hl14. Two children, Glen and Lyle,
Flc1·ence Hartnell, Salem, V\Tis. Taught schcol in Kenosha county. Now at Woodworth,
Wis.
Roscoe Pea:.;e, 1539 Boyd Ave., Racine, Wis. Has been employf'd in Racine as tl·avelin...,,
salesman. Now '\-Yith J. I. Case Co., Racine. M~nied Nor~h Roberts, Racine. One ~on, R:JscJe I.
l'ngp'l']lirt,r-Ehdlt

- 1913
Barbara Fleuker, Burlington, Wis. "With her sweetness spent, makes the folks at home
content."
Edith Dean, Wilmot, Wis. Taught in the schools of .Randall and Silverlake. Worked in the
office of Simmons Co., Kenosha .• Wis. Now teaching at English Prairie, Ill.
Mary Madden-Mrs. Walter Harms, Lyons, Wis. Taught in Kenosha county schools for sev~
e1al years. Married in 1920. One daughter, Lois Mary.
1Elsie Scott~Mrs. A. Lovestead. Antioch, Ill., R.·F. D. Taught school at New Munster and
Trevor. Manied and has since lived in Antioch. Mother of two children.
-1914Florence Bowman-Mrs. A. Schlax, Bassett. Wis. Was a tearher at Bassett until her marNow living on the ,Bowman homestead. One daughter, Aileen.
Bertha Pella, 453 West St., Kenosha, Wis. Telephone central in Wilmot, Wis., and Richmond, Ill. Now supervising recordinJ:?; operator in Kenosha.
Ada Dean-Mrs. Frank Luke, Wheatland, W·is. Taught in the Randall school. Transferrerl
to Wheatland. Like the people so well she specialized on one. One son, Richard Fra11Cis.
Const. James Madden, No. 7617 R. C. M. P,, Vancouver. B. C., Canada. Served in the U. S.
navy and then in the Canadian forces oversea. Now with the mounted police.
GHb~:rt Kerkhoff, Bassett, Wis. Graduate of Kenosha College of Commerce.
Earned an
excellent reputation as a farmer by his record on his father's farm.
Clarence Vincent, Genoa Junction, Wis. Another farmer. Author of "Odes to Maud."
Leland Hegeman·, Wilmot, Wis. Attended Univel'sity of Wisconsin. Served as corporal in
France. In charge of Jitney serviee between Salem and Corliss.
Clarence Wright, Salem, Wis. Has been an employe of the Borden ·Co. since his g1·aduation
Manied in 1915 to Lucile Burritt. The third school romance of the AlumnL Now superintendent
of Borden Co. of Salem. Director of Wright's band.
Ira White, Richmond, Ill., R. F. D. Went west and came home to join the army. Was
engaged in the artillery in battles of St. Mihiel. Verdun, Chateau Thierry and Argonne woods.
Now working as a carpenter when not "flivving" to Kenosha. Married Hazel Adinburgh, of Bristol, April.- 1921.
Fred Scott, Antioch, IlL, R. F. D, Anoth:::r farmer. Has been his father's assistant since
graduation.
- 1915Helen Drom, 321 18th Ave., -Milwaukee, W1s. Taught school in Randall, Pleasant Praiyle
and Silvernail district. Now employed in a box factory.
'
Lucile Burritt-Mrs. Clarence Wright.• Salem. Wis. Married soon after graduation. Two
daughters Marjory and Joyce.
Benj. Prosser, 159 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IlL Worked in Antioch until his enlistment.
Serverl in F1·ance. Now attending Lewis insti",ute.
Fred Hanneman, Stevens Point, \Vis. Gmduate of Whitewater Normal. Taught the commercial course at Marshfield and now at Stevens Point.
Vada White-Mrs. W, Cairns, Hebron, Ill. Taught at -Woodworth and Bristol. Married in
1918. One daughter, Lois.
Edna Lois, Camp Lake, Wis. A teacher fl.t New Munster and at Camp Lake, Wis.
Verna Orvis, 591 Newell St., Kenosha, Wis. Graduate of College of Commerce, Kenosha.
Now en1ploved in the office of the Hall Lamp Co.
Eva :DarbyMMrs. B. Doolittle, Grayslake, Ill. Graduate of Whitewater Normal. Taught at
Wausau. Wis. until her marriage. One son, Russel Earle.
Daisy Mickle . 4161 Ellis Ave., Chicago, Ia Graduate of Whitewater Normal, commercial
course. Taught in Oml'O and Kewanee. At present a stenographel' in Chicago.
Byron Patrick, Trevor, Wis. Assisting his father on the home farm. .Married to Mildred
Fernald. One son, Robert.
Fannie Breul, 4161 Ellis Ave., Chicago, Ill. Attended Waukesha business college. Employed at Waukesha and Trevor, Wis., and now at Chicago as a stenog'l'apher for Henry Chi·istenson.
-1916·Lillian PankninMMrs. H. Burbank, box 404, San Fernando, Calif. Shortly after graduation
went to California. Became so enthusiastic she decided to remain.
Mr. and Mxs. Burbank and
Juanita spent sevel'al months of the past winter in this locality.
Gladys Kerkhoff, Bassett, Wis. Graduate of Racine-Kenosha training school. Taught at
Bassett and is now at 1Randal1.
Edwin Johnson, 562 Newell St., Kenosha, Wis, Member of R A. T. C. at UniverSity of
Wisconsin. Now with the Nash Motor Co.
Hubert Schenning, Silver lake, Wis. Enlisted and saw Rervice in France. Has been employed
at SilveTlake. Married in 1920 to Helen Wienke, One son.
l'iage.

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-1917Grace Bohrn, 4530· N. Racine Ave., Chicago, Ill. Graduated from Chicago business college.
Now employed as stenographer in Chicago.
Blanche Dalton. Silverlake, Wis. Graduatr; of Whitewater Normal. Now teaching in Trevor.
Mary Dxom-Mrs. Harold Ellis, 1Silverlake, Wiso Graduate of Racine-Kenosha training school.
Taught in Kenosha county until her marriag·e.
Edna Drom, Antioch, Ill. Graduate of Racine-Kenosha training school. Now teaching: at
Bristol, Wis.
Vera Hegeman, Milwaukee-Downer college, Milwaukee. Completing· her junior college year
in Milwaukee-Downer college.
Richard Kreutz_. ''Crosse," Madison 1 Wis. Served in a hospital unit in France. Now attending the University of Wisconsin.
Aileen Kerwin, Wells office, Kenosha, Wis. Graduate of College of Commerce, Kenosha.
'Has since been employed in the Wells office.
Ursula Kerwin, Silverlake, Wis. Home two years before entering Milwaukee Normal. Will
be one of the graduates in June.
Frank Mattern, Wilmot, Wis. Has managed his mother's fa1·m since leaving school.
Roy Richter, Twin Lakes, Wis. Attended University of Wisconsin. Enlisted and served in
France. Made his record as pitcher at university and local teams. At present with Nash Motor
Co., Kenosha.
Myrtle Siedschlag, Spring Grove, Ill., R. F. D. Taught at Washington school near Richmond. Prospective summer b1·ide.
Herbert Swenson, 462 Bond SL Kenosha, Wis. Enlisted at Great Lakes. Sent to Panama,
Since discharge has been employed in Kenosha.
Myrtle Westlake 1 Camp Lake, Wis. Graduate of LaCrosse NormaL Supervisor of physical
training in Kenosha city schools.
Walter Witt, 1556 Devon Ave., Chicago, Ill. Attended a technical school in Milwaukee. Now
employed in Chicago.
~ 1H18Ruth and Aileen Morgan, 230 N. B1·ook St., Madison, Wis. Attended Beloit college, Carroll
college, Waukesha, and a1·e now juniors at the University of Wisconsin.
Margaret Schmalfelt, Silverlake, Wis. Graduate of Racine-Kenosha training school. A
teacher at Slade's Corners.
.
Day Wicks, ·Silverlake! Wis. S. A. T. C. at Madison university for several months. Now
with Borden Co., Bassett 1 W1s.
Katheryn Madden, Spring Grove, Ill. Has been employed in factories at Kenosha and Wau~
kegan. At present at home.
Emily Schultz . Bassett, Wis. Graduate cf Racine-Kenosha training- school. Teaching at
Bassett, Wis.

-1919Am'brose Moran, 363 Elizabeth St., Kenosha. Worked in Racine for J. L Case Co. Nmv a
very gallant motorman on a Kenosha Cootie Cal'.
Lawrence ¥leming, Trevor, Wis. Entered Marquette university taking up civil engineering
course.
Lavester Hanneman, 242 Scotch St., Oshkosh, Wis. Employed in Kenosha. Now a student
of Oshkosh normal.
Gertrude Halliday, Chapin hall, Beloit college. Sophomore at Beloit college.
-1920Harold Mickle, 4161 Ellis Ave., Chicago Ill. Bookkeeper in a Chicago office of National
Candy Co. He's the candy kid,
Madeline Swenson, Spring Grove, Ill. At home.
Clara Drom: 321 18th Ave., Milwaukee, Wis . .Employed in a Milwaukee box factory.
Richard ·Claire, 125 So. Warren St., Madison, Wis. Taking the agricultm·al course at the
UniveTsity of Wisconsin. Some "Freshie."
Ruth Dalton, Silverlake, Wis. Employed as clerk in her father's store.
Helen 'Stoxen, Bassett, Wis. At home.
Irving Carey, Notre Dame university, Badin hall, Notre Dame, Ind. Taking the electrical
engineering course at Notre Dame college.

~ @igglrr' ~ 1\cbiew

l\emarkable l\emark£\
Miss K.: "What is the :Shepherd's Calendars?"
Floyd W,: "The calendar the shephel'lls used in taking cme of their sheep."
Miss K.: "Give the principal parts of the ·word get."
Clayton S.: "Go, goes, going, went, gone."
Irma B. (While pouring water): ''D011't bump my arm or I'll run over the glass!'
Bert S.: "There were so many people in the church that half of them had to stand outside.''
Vivian H. (On action of bank in 1840): "I've get the date, Mis:; Kabele, but I can't gPt
the action."
Miss K.: "What does the word \Vhig- make you think of?"
Elmer S.: ""False hair."
Dorothy: "What kind of material may be used to make mi:ldies?"
Doris G.: "Pique" (P. K.)
Miss K: '.'How many have taken ancient history?"
Fearl V.: ''1 have, but I can't rememhe1· anything."
At roll call: "Ruby and Loretta are down below, are they not'?"
(Laugh).
Later: "I mean down Rtairs."
Miss C.: "Who invented the first steam engine?"
Hanv H.: "Tom Thumh.' 1
Miss ·K.: "Peal"l, name some inse::b found in the tropics.''
Pearl: "Oh, snakes and othe1·
Mr. Ihlenfeldt: "If you
k:ccp that door shut, some night a windstorm will
blew the barn right off tl1e
Clayton: HLaSalle went nmth."
Miss K.: "Then what did he do?'·'
Clayton: "Came bac.:k."
Iris.: "How do you spell. your name'!"
Irma: ''Don't :vou know how' to spell my name?"
Iris: "Yen, I k~ow, but I always forgeL" .
Miss K.: "What is the most illlJJortant natural product of the soil?"
Dorothy D.: "Fish."
Miss :Kabele: "Name a cause for the fall of slavery in the U11ited States, Georgiana,"
Georgiana H.: "The Emancipation Prodamation made slave1·y fall all over the United
States."
Heard in gymnastic: class. Student: "My, I'm s\veating bullets."
Another student: "You'll be reig·ning: (raining) te-rror next."
D. H. in Agr. II: "In shipping putatoeg put them in hemlock sacks.''
G. S.: "In using a two man planter, one man drives the team and the other drives the
horses."
Prof.: ''\Vhere should a poultry house be made?"
Pupil: "On a level hill."
Father: 1'How is my son doing in school?"
Principal: ''He's for~vard in th~ bnsket ball te~un and back-ward in all his studies."

Pa.t:l' Forty
Page Porty·Oll('

Cfpitapb~ of ~ome jfre~bmen
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Here lies our president, Herbert Lewis. He died trying to put the class on a firm financial basis .
Here lies Rhoda Jedele. She died of stage fright
Here lies Leslie Knudsen. Dancing proved fataL
Here lies Mary Hoffman. She died trying to pitch h€r voice to a high note.
Here lies Harry Hasselman. He died of too much (?) study.

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V erp jfa:miHar ~uota:tion~
This is an easy test.
If I only pass in physics.
He's the best player on the team.
Reign of terror.
Let's sing "Old Black Joe!' P. K.
Absolutely, positively.
What's the lesson?
Lost my pencil.
My notebook's gone.
Settle down people the hell has rung.
May I speak?
I couldn't understand it.
Oh you! Phillip.

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'T~( LUNG~ 131\l(jAP(,

llbarge of tbe l.uncb ~riga:bt
Half a lunch, half a lunch,
Half a lunch downward,
All in the high school hallway
Marched the students.
HForward, the ,lunch brigade!
Charge for the pl,ates/' they said:
Into the high school hallway
Marched the students.

Milk to right of them,
Soup to left of them}
Crackers in front of them,
W-hile spoons and forks jingled;
On went the kids with a shout;
Boldly they pushed about,
Just so that they can -eat
The hash made without the meat.
On marched the students.

"FGrward, the lunch brigade!"
Was there a cook dismayed?
Not though the teachers knew
'Someone had blundered;
Theirs not to make reply~
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to eat and die:
Into the high school hallway
Marched the students.

Onward if thev were able,
They marched. to a nearby table
Helpless and starving.
Honor the charge they made!
Honor the lunch brig·ade,
The noble students!
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~pecia:lllour~e~ in W. jf.
Course of time
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Of ccurse
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Flunk course
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Engineel'ing course
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Winning course
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The Freshies
All of us
. .... Nobody (??)
Seniors
Ruby and Laun1

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Freshman: (From Eng. fresh, raw, new and man). Man does not pertain to 1920.
Sophomore; (Soft and more. Hence more soft than other classes, especially about the

hoad.)
Junior:
Senio1·:
l':lg-P F(lJ'ty-Two

One who looks forward to June.
One who has seen, hence a wise person.
PU.LtE' Fort.I··TlH·ec•

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Key: Divide all even numbers by 2 ami multiply by 5. Multiply all odd numbers by 6 and
subtract 2.
1. Marion Bassett
lG. A school gossip
2. Edwin Volbrecht
28. A flirt
3. Flossie Schreck
15. Weary Willie
4, Caroline Femald
30. A Fonl specialist
5, Ruby Winn
5. A woman hater
G. Calvin Hodge
10. Do vou think I'm slow?
7, hma Eunitt
4. A l~ap year enthusiast
8, Stanley Stoxen
·10, A Dort runs smoothly
H. Pearl Volbrecht
GL I hate you
10, Sylvia Dowell
20. "Boys are such a nuisance"
lL Georgiana HoffnuttJ
20, Young Dempsy
12. Clayton Stockwell
1:2. Our greatest prize
c. s. '22.

~ ~opijomort l)raprr
Gn·e us this· day our daily citizenship and agriculture and fo-rgive us occasionally a poor
lEssen as we forgive vcu who do rate us for it an~l lead us not into the English room but deliver
us from geometry. Amen.
J. K. '23.

<fxptrimtnt Xlll
Object:

To look sportyo

Materials: One sheet of an unknown kind of paper, fourteen kill-a~meters long and four
death-a-meters wide, one and one·-fourth ounces of tobacco of sweetest blend and very bright color.
Arparatus:
great deal of g'l'it.

Four fingers (after much practice,

two), one match with sulphur tip, and a

Method: Took the sheet of paper. Carelully filled it with the wonderful tobatco. Moistened the sides of the paper and sealed. Placed same between the lips, touched the match to it,

jfrtsbtnan l)raptr

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New I lay me down to rest
.Befcre I take tomo-rrow's test;
If I should die before I wake
I then would have no test to take.
E, D,

A church without its steeple,
A man without his "rep,"
Is not so bad I tell you,
As a school without its !<pep.' 1
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and let the smoke roll.
Results: A ri}Jping good time with Ma, Pa 1 or Prof, a dullness of eyes, a hacking cough~
and a clogg·ed brain.

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Stop! Look! Listen!

3lt's ~ou
If you want to live in the kind of a town
Like the kind of a town you like,
You needn't put your clothes in a grip,
And start on a long, long hike;
l'ug·p Fnrty-F(>llr

You'll only find what yo:.1 left behind.
For there's nothing that's really new.
It's a knock at yom-self when you knock your town,
It isn't your town-it's you!--Selected.

~br ~igb ~rbool l.ibrarp
P1·ide and Prejudi-ce
The Little Minister ..
Sense and Sensibility
Tale of Two Cities
Sentimental Tommie
Inno::ence Abroad
Freckles
Robimcn Crusce
To Have and To Hold
Honorable Peter Sterling·
Everybody's Lonesome . , .
Penrod

..... Sen ion
Stanley Stoxen
Sylvia Dowen
Silverlake and Wilmot
Floyd Westlake
Marion Bassett
. Arthur Winn
Calvin Hodge
Lyle Kerkhoff
Philip Kenvin
. Georgia Breul
. Merton Hartnell
I'n).!'e FooJ·(~--Fin"

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LECTURE FOLLOWING FURNACE EPISODE

mucn tbc ~rof ~a~ ~tuap
Onc't there were some senior boys who never would obey,
They were always up to something when their teacher was- away.
And onc't when they got started at their work down in the shop
A ceTtain one suggested that theit' work they ought to drop.
So they climbed up in the little room that's just behind the fan
To see what it was made of, and if it really ran.
But~ alas the trusty janitor while on his daily Tound
Closed up the door behind them,. and to stay there they were bound,
"It's awful hot," said one of them, "I wish F. K. were here."
Then came the words ~'Come help us out, we'll smother and (}h dear."
The teachers scampet·ed here and there to find whence came the noise.
They found them in the basement-two vestigatin' boys,
They crawled out on their hands and knees,
All sheepish like and red.
"\Ve'H never, never, never, go in there again," they- said,

Pass a note with Miss: K. in C'harg·e '!
Pay mere atte11tion to sume gum th;m to physics'?
Get up early on Saturday, thinking Lhe1e was school?
Write a poem about Jennie"?
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Try to put over some relief fund meastues on the sophomores?
Ask the professor for a light'!
Visit with a girl in the assembly and not get called dmvn fot· it?
Go down town without a special permit?
Find your clothes just whe1·e you left thE.m after basket ball practice? Bert Schenning.
Find a dollm· in an old pair of trousers that von had put awav'? "Viv.''
Step at the d1·ug store after visiting the Buckley pit during sclwol time?
Fc-rget to get up on Momlay morning? ''Viv." m1d "Bert."
Get caught writing notes?

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The best dresser-Dorothy Dixon.
The best singer-Mary Hoffman.
The jolliest fellow-Elmer Schmalfeldt.
The gt·eatest talker----'Marion Bassett~
The highest kicker-Don Herrick.
The highest vaulter-Bert Schenning.
The highest jumper-Vivian Hoeltdoerp.
The biggest dude-Leslie Knudsen.
Th0 mcst di,g·nifietl-Georgiana Hoffman.

~o~stbihtie~ of 1930
Miss Kortendick, receiving a coned theme.
Mr. Ihlenfeldt, allowing fussing in the assembly.
Defe:o>ting Antioch in bm;ket ball.
Allowing high school students to go out evenings unchaperoned.
Being exempt in Physics.
Choosing a ring without a squabble.
Flaying· pool during noon hom\
Having a gymnasium.
Elmer Sehmalfeldt, foreman of the Tewes I~e Co.
Bert Schenning, poet-laureate of England.
Don Herrick, manager of a ·moving picture house.

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jfabortte ~xpre~sion~ of tbc ~cnior~
"Oh you old dea1· you"---Philip Kerwin.
"Gosh"-Lyle Kerkhoff
"I betcha I did"-Bert Schenning.
"Jumping grasshoppers"-Elmer Schmalfeldt.
"If you don't like it you know wh::tt 'you can do"-his Wicks.
"Let me do it. You don't know how"-Georgia Breul.
?-Ethel Dalton.
"0 Gee"-Laura Winn.
"You old reign of terror"-Vivian Hoeltdoerp.
"Say, did you see what I just djd ?"-Floyd Westlake.
"I thought I'd die a laughin' "-Dorothy Dixon.

~reen ~or~e ~urtion ~ale
We, the undersigned inmates of the Union Free High School: do hereby give 1ntice th,~t
we will place on sale at public auction, to the highEst bidde1·, the following a1·ticles.
Sale to take place in front of the shed af the high school on April ~0, 1921, at 1 a. m. and
to continue until all articles are sold.
My bottle of "Slickem" hair tonic: Bert Schenning.
My brains (good as new, only slig·htly used): Calvin Hodge.
My winning sn~ile: Dorothy Dixon,
My nerve (unlimite::l supply): Horace Filson<
My vocabulary: Georgia Breul.
My reputation as a baske~ ball playel': Dcin.ld Heniek
My stand in with the (prof): Art FiegeL
My pose: Ma1·ion Bassett.
My popularity: P, K.
My pugnacious jaw: Hany Hasselman.
My winning way: Irma Bunit.
My stand in with tl1e fair sex: Vivian Hoeltdoert,.
My bluff: Leslie Knudsen,
My daily excuses (a good supply): Floyd Westlake.
My loud voice: Nmman Richter.
:My convincing way: Iris Wicks.
My alarm clock (has not been used to a great extent): Herbert Lewis.
My two extra eyes: Aileen Memler,
My project in agriculture: Stanley Becker.
My temper: Myrtle Carlen.
My science book: Hazel Stoxen.
My pony: Gwendolyn Gorman.
My eyes (unsteady but good): Merton Hal'tnell.
My father's Regal: Mansford Carlen.
My absentees: Loretta White.
My idea of the value of a high school education tv a farmer: Floyd Pacey
My timidity: Ruby Hartnell.
My determination: Margaret Madden.
My musical ability: Mary Hoffman.
My giggles: Rhoda .Jedele.
C. D. '24.
My innocent look: Melvin Bufton.
Pag<' Forty ·l•~lg-llt

Will Laura Winn (win) Floyd?
'Ma1ion Bassett is interested in "Live Stock." Her latest investment is Stoxen (stocksen),
Pead Volbrecht is making similar investments.
What is our favorite flower? Why Iris of course,
If you are in poor health go to Georgia.
What kind of 11marks" do we Hke best? James.
We are undecided whether it is Irma Ann Burritt or Irma Ann Bert.
My1·tle is your Stock Well?
Everyone admires our ,Peacock.

Bbp J ~ttenb ~igb ~tbool
To pass away the time--Floyd Westlake,
To discuss politics-Vivian Hoeltdoerp.
To play basket ball---'Bert Schenning.
To get out of home work-Calvin Hodge.
Because I'm not far from home-Harry Hasselman.
To enjoy a "big" town~Stanley Stoxen.
Because I'm too young to work-Floyd Pacey.
To help run the school-Georgia Breul.
l'nge Fort)·-XJnu

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Dbat Moulb Dr J)o 3Jf

Onc't there was a senior boy, a passin' friendly notes
To girls who liked to read 'em, and <:onsidered 'em as jokes.
And onc't \Yhen he was busy a sendin' one along,
There was a great tall lady detected something wrong.
She walked right up in front of him, and said,
"Now Floyd, see het·e, don't ever let this thing occur
to you again this year.
And you'd better 'member this,
'·Cause if you don't without a doubt,
Miss Ka·bele 'll get you,
Ef you

The se11iors all agreed?
Floyd \V. prepared all his lessons?

"P. K." should hurry?
Marion would keep still for t.en whole minutes?

I

Edwin would speak to the girls?
Vivian stopped talking po1itics?
Arthur W. should get his algebra?
Floyd P. should ever change his opinions?
Cyril stopped writing witty poems?
Irma S. forgot to tell jokes?
Stanley S. should stay in nights?
Horace lost some of his foolishness?
Herbert L. lost his smile?
Doris couldn't argue?
Don H. would have a current topic?
Lyle would ever forget to send a letter home with
Horace F.?
Ruby W. should break her attendance record?

Don't
Watch
Out!

i

.fflp 3Jbca of a ~oob ~tmr
Playing basket ball-Don Herrick.
Talking--Marion Bassett.
Defeating Antioch-Vivian Hoeltdoerp.
Perfuming my jersey-Floyd Westlake.
Dancing~Dorothy Dixon.
Grunting in the assembly-Philip Kerwin.
Reading about chickens-Art FiegeL
Scrapping in the senior class meeting--Georgia Breul.
Hearing myself talk-Elmer ,Schmalfeldt.
Arguing-Bert Schenning.
Talking with the boys-Lucile Evans.
Smiling-Laura Winn.
Convincing the seniors---Mr. Ihlenfeldt.
Driving a Ford coupe-Georgia Breul.
Sing·ing with the H. S. students-Miss KOl'tendick.
Attending the U. F. H. 'S.-James Marks.

1Silently one by one in the class record books of the teachers, blossom the lovely naughts, the
of the fiunkers.

forget~me-nots

Of all sad words of tongue or pen,
The saddest are: "exams again/'

Two things that will assist one in securing his sheep skin.
1. A Faculty of Working.
2. A Working the Faculty.

!{rep ~mntng
When on you the troubles keep piling,
Just get right up and keep smiling;
~-\.nd if you'll keep this point in mind,
You'll never, never fall behind,
So keep on smiling.
M. K" '23.

Oh, the meanness of the Junior when he's mean,
Oh, the leanness of a Senior when he's lean,
But the leanness of the leanest,
Or the meanness of the meanest
Is not in it with the Freshmen when he's green.

~ntt
A pupil flunked in a study, and admitted he deserved to.
A teacher made a mistake and confessed he was wrong,
Some one erased part of the daily program in the assembly.
Two or three young fellows were visiting with girls in the assembly.
Paper wads were thrown in the main room.
Page Fifty

Jjr ~urr to ~cab ~U of ~bis 1Sook
The publication of this annual was made possible only through the
generosity of our advertisers, for whom we solicit your patronage.
Page l<'ifty-Oul:!

b&

KODAKS

DRUGS

Electric Shop

TeL 462

Modernize the home and farm. Lel Electricity do the work.
You will not have to-

"I scream, you scream and
we all scream for ice cream."
Get it at

J. E. Carey

Ford

Electrical Contractor

&

Hegeman
Phone 273

Split 1\.indling (eler+.ric range)
Sweep c~upet (vacuum sweeper)
Cttrry Ccal (electric water heater)
'Yash Dishes (electric dish washer)
BuiJd Fires (automatic control)
Milk the Cuws (electric milker)
Rt:move Ashe3 (electric ash blowe1·)
Turn Wash Machine (electric washer)
Grind Feed (motor)
Ircn the Clothes (e:ectric mangle)
Pump Water (electric pump and fresh water systems)
Hatch the Chil:ks (electric in~ubator and brooder)
Light the L'lmps ( elech·ic illumination)

Wilmot, Wis.

We aim to please.
\Ve solicit your patronage

The Wilmot
Meat Market
The Home of

Fresh Meats
Smoked Meats
Sausag-e
Pure Kettle Lard
Oleomargarine
Canned Goods
Try our home made sausage; it
sure is fine.

CANDIES

ICE CREAM

Fred Beck
Tel. Wilmot 314

l'ap.v Fift~·-'l'wr.

Wilmot, Wis.

Louis Schmidt
Wagon Maker and
General Repairer
Auto Painting and
Recovering of Tops

75he Standard

Democrat
Burlington

Prints All The News of This
Community
$2.00 Per Year in Advance
Pnge Pift)·-'J'hn•;·

7

TOBACCO

CANDIES

C. SCHULTZ

C. MEINKE

'l!Jhe

E. W. Ward

Wilmot
Garage

Barber Shop
Wilmot, Wis.

General Repairing

Good work? Well I guess.
We make a specialty of pleasing you.

Supplies and Vulcanizing
Janesville Spark Plugs

Give us a chance to
prove our efficiency

LAUNDRY

SOFT DRINKS

Tel. Wilmot 462

Wilmot, Wis.
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Hardware
Stoves
Tinware
Sewing Machines

Watches

and Jewelry

Repairing of All Kinds

Tin Shop

Clocks

Largest Stock of Farm Machinery
in the County

Books and Stationery

Give me a trial and be convinced

CLARA MORGAN

A complete line of

Wilmot, Wis.

Tel. 313

Books, Magazines, Souvenir
Post Cards, Etc.

Dry Goods and Groceries

Ice Crean1, Fruits and
Confectionery

Prices Always Right

The best we can obtain

F. A. Krucl{man
Tel. 253

Wilmot, Wis.

R. C. Shotliff
Phone 254

Pn.l!f" Flft~·-Sb.::

Wilmot, Wis.
1-'ngt' Fift~--~f'H'n

f

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Fred Faulkner
General Blacksmithing
and Repairing
Courteous treatment-right prices.
Wilmot, Wisconsin

Louis Hegeman
Hotel

John Nett

I
Wilmot,

Wisconsin

General Merchandise
Mayer Shoes U. S. Rubbers
Cooper Underwear
Janesville Overalls
Corbin's Tea and Coffee
Pillsbury's and Gold Medal Flour
at Lowest Prices
Phone 312

Wilmot, Wis.

Page Fifty.Xine

C)

E. E. wright I Adan1 Karcher
Furniture and
Undertaking

General
Merchandise

Elwin Voss

Born Tailoring

Groceries and Dry Goods

Beloit Overalls and Shirts

at Reasonable Prices

Selz Shoes and Rubbers

The House
of Quality

Gold Medal and
Pillsbury's Flour

1 Wilmot 307

PHONE ( Wheatland 24-F

Wilmot,

Wisconsin

Tel

i ;;;~1~~fa~~~ 224-A

Bassett, Wis_

Bassett, Wis.

Carey Electric
& Milling Co.

Fred Sarbacker

Grinding Feed

Blacksmithing

General Hardware
and Tinware
and

Wholesale agents Washburn Crosby and
Pillsbury's Flour
Coal, Cement and all kinds of Feed for sale

General
Repairing

Auto Supplies
First Class Work at Reasonable
Prices Rule Here

We invite your inspection of our
immense stock
Wilmot, Wisconsin

Geo. T. Dean

TeL Wheatland 24-L

BASSETT, W!S_

TeL Wheatland 24-M

BASSETT, WIS_

P:ogt• Rb:ty-Olll'

71

ROEPKE
&

RICHTER
General
Merchandise
Fresh and
Smoked Meats

Schwardt
Resort

HARDWARE
HEATING
PLUMBING
Pipeless Furnaces _for any home

Peter Neidel, Prop.

Honest, upright dealing first,
last and all the time
Twin Lakes, Wis.
Phone Wilmot 481

Twin Lakes, Wis.
PHONE~ I Wilmot 305

R. T. BUFTON
PHONES \ Wilmot 288
I Wbe.1tl::r.d 21-0

""' { Genoa Junction 274

Richter Garage
General Repairing
Supplies
and Vulcanizing

Lun1ber

Silverlake, Wis.

Coal
Mill\vork

Feed

-Wilbur Lumber Co.
R. C. Barber, Manager
Silverlake,

Wisconsin

Square dealing assured
Twin Lakes,

Wisconsin

Cement

Fencing-

Posts

Paint

l'ilJ;\.-' Sixt~·-Two

z,

J. E. DALTON
General
Merchandise
Honest and Courteous
Service
Tel. Wilmot 408

Prescriptions a Specialty
Everything in Drugs, Sick Room Supplies
and Medicines

Phonographs
I WIDMOT 285
PHONES t WHEATLAND 210

Sil verlake,

Wisconsin

Silverlake, Wis.

Silverlal{e Drug Store

Eastman Kodaks

Silverlake State
Bank

Your future depends not on what
you spend today, but what you save!
Opportunity may knock at your
door but once. Be prepared to grasp
it, by having money in the bank.

Nyal Remedies
Records
i Wilmot 283
PHONES l Wheatland 48·A

Make This Your Bank

Pngc Sb:ty-Ftmr
Page Sl:xtY-Five

73

Fire

Dixon&Richter
Groceries Dry Goods
Shoes
Men's \Vearing Apparel

Life

Accident

Compensation
Live Stock
Automobile

A. ]. Koehler
Feed
Merchant

Insurance

Your patronage solicited

0. E. Lewis
Silverlake,

Wisconsin

Phone 403 Wilmot

Honest and courteous
service
Fox River, Wis.

Hail

Cyclone

Bonds
Wholesale and Retail

Born Suits 1'ailored
to Order

Barber's Ice
Crean1
of
"The Cream

"Quality and Service"
Our Motto

Candy

Creams"

Cigars

Stop in, we'll treat you fine
BRISTOL 30-W
PHONES { WHEATLAND 21-A
WILMOT 474

Silverlake, Wis.

T 1 I Wheatland 48- W
e · l Wilmot 472

!'age Sb:tr-xe,·en
l'ngt•

Xixty-~lx

.--

'

H. G. Epping

Meats

il

General Merchandise·
Sodas, Ice Cream, Candies

"Quality" is Our Basis

PHONE

i w~~:0t1la;1-cr 9-A

Salem, Wis.

If it's good to eat you'll find it at

Dixon & Bohrn
Silverlake, Wis.
Phones l "\Vheatland 21,H_

Trevor,

Bert Dean
BARBER SHOP
Want a Nifty Cut?
If so, drop·in.
Silverlake,

Wisconsin

Baetke
Groceries
-And-

Fine Candies and
Cigars

Horseshoeing

Give Us a Call

--And--

Blacksmithing
l'ng·p ~ixt)··};i;!ht

Choice Meats

Wis.

.
I

and

Groceries
Tel. 10-L

Trevor, Wis.

Salem, Wis.

M. Loescher
General Merchandise
Tel. Bristol 83

Salem, Wis.

NotiOnS

Fred Forster

Trevor,

by

J\1ickles

J VVilmot 28-1

F. \V right & Co.

This Space Donated

N.H. Dix

Barber Shop

We know we can please you.

Give us a chance.

Salem, Wisconsin

Wisconsin
Puge Sixtr<'•in('

/

A. G. Hartnell
&Son

GARAGE

Ed. Rhodes
Blacksmithing
and General
Repairing
Salem,

-

-

Wisconsin

Bloss

Ford Service

Photodrome

Salem, Wis.

Attend our show. We
know you'llli ke it.
A. Bloss, Mgr.

C. B. Gaines
Sons & Co.

F. R. Schreck
Trevor, Wis.

General Merchandise
Groceries, Hardware, Boots and Shoes
Men's Furnishings
Meats, Etc.
Farm Implements
Phone Wilmot 80

Salem, Wis.

Hooker Lake Hotel

Bristol and Salem
Matt. G. Siebert, Prop.

Lumber, Coal, Feed,
Cement, Etc.
Let us help you plan that new
home now!

Fine Accommodations
Phone Bristol 70

Salem, Wis.

See us for Free Building Helps,
Plans and Cost Estimates
1'~1 ~t' ~l'YC'Il t~-

Pug(' St>l"PIItJ·-On~o>

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FORD SON
$625
F.

0.

B.

DE T R 0 IT

The Ford son saves from thirty to fifty per cent of the
farmer's time.
The Fordson plows, harrows, drills as much ground in
the same time as from four to six horses. (lVI any farmers say
it does the work of eight horses.)
The Fordson does for the farmer just what machine
power does for the manufacturer-it enables him to manufacture his product at Jess cost.

The Fordson helps the farmer to make his margin of
profit greater.
Let us demonstrate. Just phone or drop a card.

Salem Auto Co.
Dealers iri Ford Passenger and Commercial Cars
l'ngt> 1-kYt'llty-'J'·wo

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:Jforeworb
This book is the result of many thoughtful hours of
labor. To keep up the standard made by the books of
previous years has been no easy task. We have aimed
to portray our life in the Union Free High School in its
various undertakings and to give expreesion to the true
Union Free High School spirit. of which we are all so
very proud. We hope this book may serve as a happy
reminder of the happy days spent at our high school and
that it may recall many p]easant associations. We have
tried to make this book as attractive and interesting as
possible. We sincerely trust that our work has not been
in vain and that this book will meet with the approval of
every reader.

R. S. Ihlenft'ldt

~

ilebiratton
l!ro 1Jim, former principal of tbr big!) scl)ool, b.Jbo b.Jorkel:l
so rarnrstlp anb bp bis goob anl:l canful jubgmcnt mal:lr our
srl)Ml stanb out as one equal to tbc rrst.
l!ro 1Jim b.Jbo bas srrbcb us trutl)fullp anb faitbfuUp as a
fricnb anb as a teacbcr.
l!ro bim, ftlr. 1\op ~- Jlbtrnfdbt, b.Je brbicatr tbis book.

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Otto S£"henninj;!·
flircoetor

R. C. Shotlitl
Clerk

Hi!{h School Buildini

George Dean
Treasurer

~oarb of <fbucatton
The school has progressed greatlr during the past four )'ears. This wonderful progress of the school has been poe.sible through the interest and co-operation shown by the members of the board of education.
To them the teachers and students of the Union Free High School extend
their hearty thanks for their sincere interest and co-operation.
Mr. Shotliff is the postmaster of the village of Wilmot. Mr. Scbenning a
farmer at Silverlake, and Mr. Dean owns the hardware store in the village of
Bassetts.
l'nLrtPin•

!'"'-''' Fo•nr

·=·-"-'·-··-"-"-''-"-··-··-··-··-"- THE E C H 0

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.fohn E. Mulder
Afatheme1ties and HistnlT
P1·incipal beginning March It}, 1}l25

Laura U. Post
Honw Economics and Sdl•nee

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THE

ECHO

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~A#6~6
Ror S. Ihlenfeldt
Pl'indpal until March U, Hl25

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BLOSS, MILWARD
"Bloss"
Salem, \Visconsin

'B. B. '24; Band, '22. '23, '24; Stock
Judging Team '25; President of Sophomore Class '23; Business Manager of
"Echo"; Senior Class Play '25.

"Ever laughing, talking, smiling,
Mall)' pleasant hours beguiling."

LOTH, CLARENCE
"Stub"
Silverlake, \Visc:msin

'22. '2:3, '2,1, '25; Baseball '22,
' 6Echo"
Rtaff; Senior

one

LOTH, ELMER
"Babe"
Silverl.ake, Wisconsin

B. B. '23, '24; Treasurer of Junior
Class '24; President and captain of B.
B. Team '25; Band '22, '23, '24, '25;
Baseball '22, '23, '24, '25: School
play '21; Senior Class play '24, '25;
Editor-in-chief of '25 "Echo"; Secretary of Literary Society '25; Business
Manager of the Senior Class Play '25.

In Physics he's a shark, I guess,
In other things he is no less."
Pa!:f•' :'\ill<>

ux

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THE

ECHO

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RICHARDS, NORMAN

MILLER, WALLACE

"Bud"

"Husky"

Salem, Wisconsin

Salem, 'Visconsin

Manager of Basket Ball Team '25;
Vice President of Athletic Association
'25; B. B. '24, '25; Baseball '24, '25;
Vice President Senior Class, '25;
"Echo" staff '25; Senior Class play
'25.

Senior Class Play '25; "Echo"
Staff '25; Stock Judging Team '25;
Salutatorian.
"A man of aspect seeming stern,
But jolly and studious in turn."

"He is as democratic as can be;
The soul of geniality."

NEUMANN, LOUISE
"Squint"

RIEMAN, ELSIE

Fox River. \Visconsin

'"Riemer"

Senior Class pla,ys '24, 25; ;'Echo"
Staff '25; Valedictorian.
1

of SeniOr Class
'25; Class play '25.

"Never happy unless she works,
Like a bee, she never shirks."

'25;

PETERSON, ASTRID
"Shorty"
Richmond, IUinois

RUSH, ROSE
j(Wosie"
Bassett, \'llisconsin

Glee C'ub '2.3; "Echo" Staff '2G;
Class p'ay '25; School scribe '25.
"She hath a sober look, a quiet mien,
But that there's more beneath is aptly
seen."
/'n'-!P'l't•n

Girls' Glee Club '23, '24; Assistant
Editor of '25 "Echo; G. A. A. plays
'24; Senior Class Pla)' '25.
"You would not know she worked,
But her studies she never shirked."
l-':Jg\•ElE'-Vl'll

·=··-··-··--"-·-"-··-"-"-··.....,_"_"_"_ THE ECHO __,_"_"-·-··-·'-··-··-..-·-,·-··!•
SCHMALFELDT, FRED

THE

ECHO

_,,_,,_,_,_,,_,,_.,_,,_,_,_,_,_,.:.

STOXEN, MARGARET
"Peggy"

"Fritz"
Silv~rlake, Wisconsin

Bassett, Wisconsin

Secretary and Treasurer of B. E.
Team '22, '2.3, '24, '25; Baseball '22,
'23, '2-·J, '25; Band '22, '23, '24, '25:
Orchee.tra '23. '24. '25: "Echo" Staff
'25; Senior CJa.sB Play '25.

B. B. '22, '23; Girls' Glee club ~23,
'24, '25; .Treasurer of Glee Club '25;
President of Junior Class, '24;
"Echo" Staff; G. A. A. plays '24; Senior Class play '25.

"Alwa~'F ready for \Vork or play,
Even when weary, ahva~rs gar,"

"She. always is a friend sincere,
Whom all who know her hold quite
dear."

SCHUELKE. MARGUERITE
"Marg"
CLASS OFFICERS

\Vilmot, Wi~C'onsin

ELSIE RIEMAN

Glee Club '24; Bw;;iness Manager
of '25 '~Echo'': Cheer leader '24, '25:
Secretary and Treasurer of Senior
Class '25: G. A. A. plays '24; B.
B, '2:3, '24; Class p!a~· '25.

NORMAN RICHARDS
MARGUERITE SCHUELKE

"Good natured as a girl can be,
Sweet, bright, and full of .iollitr ''

CLASS COLORS
ORANGE AND WHITE
STENSEL, ELMER

CLASS MOTTO

"Kelly"

NOT EVENING, BUT DAWN

\Vilmot, \Visconsin

CLASS FLOWER

B. B. '23, '24, '25; Band ~22, '23, '24
'25; "Echo" Staff '2.5: Class play '23,
'25: President of Freshman c!ass '22;
Baseba11 '23, '24. '25.

WHITE CARNATION

'''Tis not for me to work while others
pla)·.

"KICKED OUT OF COLLEGE"

1

CLASS PLAY

1':1!.!'1''1'11"(']\'1'

I'll be more diligent some other day."
l':l~{· Thirk•·n

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$tnior <ltlass ~lstorp
On a beautiful sunshin)' morning in September, 1921, twenty.three
freshies stalked noisily into the assembly room with a feeling of importance. Of
course, as everyone knows, \Ve all tried to get seats in the rear of the room so
that the teachers couldn't watch us so closely. But, alas! All was in vain.
Querr glances were exchanged among the upper classmen. They were probably making fun of the supposedly green bunch, but we made the most of this
terribly embarassing situation. We spent the first few days getting acquainted
with the teachers, students and the new work we were to take up. We made
freakish blunders, but they were taken jokingly by the upper classmen.
Shortly after we had entered, great enthusiasm was stirred up about the
West Kenosha County Fair; that is, about decorating floats, running stands,
etc. Fine co-operation among our cJasR members resulted in a prize float,
which we decorated to represent our motto, "Green, but growing." Another
great event (especially considered so by the sophomores) was the initiation
pa1iy. Everyone in the class had a vague idea about the meaning of initiation
and we became rather frightened from the meaning we got from the juniors and
seniors. Three of the members of our class, Fred Schmalfeldt, Elmer Loth and
Elmer Stensel, became members of the high school band.
On the Friday evening before the Christmas vacation the seniors gave a
party for the schooL
When we entered school to begin our
a chance to initiate the freshies and give
ceived (of sulphur and salt). Only two of
show up the second year. \Ve were again re
fah·. Social events of various kinds took place. The gymnasium was completed
to such an extent that it could be used for the various school activities. The
juniors gave their prom in the new gym. Nearly everyone in our class attendedo
When we entered the Union Free High School to continue our work, our
school spirit and also our co-operative spirit were too good to be true. Five
students failed to return to join us, but we made the best of the situation. When
the West Kenosha County fair was to be held in September, we worked enthus.
iastically to decorate a pretty float, but experienced seniors won over us and received the prize. This time it was our turn to make preparations for the junior
prom. It took us several afternoons and evenings to decorate the gym, but all
of the members of our class turned out to co-operate and make the prom the
most successful one ever held. The gym \Vas decorated in our class colors,
orange and white. The balcony was used so that refreshments could be served up
there, rather than in the basement. Fred Schmalfeldt, one of our class members, joined the high school orchestra and continued his wo;·k in that organization during the senior year.
During our senior year we decorated a float which won second prize.
Shortly before Christmas we, the seniors, gave a part)· to the members of the
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all took part and everyone had a good time. The junior
only activities ·we will take part in
our beloved school, except our class play, entitled "Kicked Out
All of the seniors took part in it and everyone worked untiringly
a· success. Practice 1vas held several times a week and everyone
6\-:c"d.i·c,ming down to the practices. At .imy rate, we hope the other students
" , fine example \Ve have set. We have tried to pass on some of
to our fellow students. We leave all our good names, reputahappy farewell to our beloved followers.
R. R. and l\L S., '25.
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the course of human events it becomes possible for a class to
Niater, it becomes necessary to solemnly distribute among lesser
uelongings which have made the class superior to other classes.
:;,.::·.•The.•efor•e. we the class of 1925, about to graduate, do herewith avow
to be our eventual and final will in accordance with the unour inferiors:
Bloss wills his abilities as a shiek to Chester Runyard.
· (-:-Im·enr-e Loth bequeaths his "fa wncy dawncing" steps to Lloyd Voss.
wills his "stand-in" with the teachers to Allen Copper.
Miller wills his bashfulness to Norton Bassett.
Neumann wills her excess gray matter to Gertrude Gauger.
'Peterson bequeaths her ambition to study to Lillian Shedek.
wills her "dreamy" eyes to Fred Forster.
wills his red hair and his affections for Gladys Bufton
her excellent giggling ability to Florence FiegeL
wills his pla)' costume to Viola NewelL
Schuelke wills her ability to drive anything from a Fordson
ocomotive to Helen Reynolds.
Stensel wills the seat in his Buick, formerly occupied by Adeline
Kanis.
Stoxen wills her happy-go-lucky spirit to Florence Dalton.
junior cla~s we leave our unequalJed co-operative spirit.
Miss Post we extend the right to fine anyone who fails to pay his noon
!VIr. Mellor we leave a brighter (?) class in physics.
lYliss Metcalf we extend the right to punish anyone who disobeys any
Mr. Mulder we leave a pair of rubber-soled shoes to be used in detecsuch as finding lost Literary Digests.
the rest of the students we leave a hearty farewell.
Signed, SENIOR CLASS.

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Fifteen long years have elapsed since that mernorable night 'vhen we received our diplomas as graduates of the Union Free High School at Wilmot.
I, Astrid Peterson, was sitting at my desk as an English teacher in the
Universitr of Wisconsin, when a picture of the yellow brick building, where
I had spent so many happy days with m:v fellow students, came before m.v eyes"
I saw mrself walking into that building where I had walked so many times
before. I asked one of the students where l would find the principal, and he
informed me that I would find him in the office. I walked through the old
familiar hall into the office and to my utmost surprise saw there sitting at
principal's desk my old classmate and rival, Elmer Loth. We talked of the
old days when we attended the school where he was now principal.
formed me that the Rotnom· company was putting on a play in the
evening and he asked me to join him in attending it. I told him that
meet him at the hotel that evening.
I walked down the street to the hotel, taking in all the views of the town
of my school days. At the hotel I ordered my supper, and during the time that
I was eating a well-dressed gentleman entered the hoteL I knew immediately
that he was a salesman of some kind. Something seemed to tell me that somewhere, sometime, I had seen this gentleman before. He looked familiar, but try
as I might I could not place him. I finished my supper and was ready to leave
the hotel when he advanced to greet me sa?ing 1 11 Well of all things, if there
isn't m~c old t:.choolmate, Astrid." The moment he opened his mouth to speak
l recognized him as one of my classmates in the Union Free High School--Elmer StenseL He was now a prosperous salesman for the Buick car. After a
delightful chat with m>· two schoolmates, I looked at my watch and saw that
it was almost time for the plar to commence.
We all joined and went to the gym to see the Rotnour play, We sat there
patiently waiting for the leading lady to appear. Finally she came and we
almost yelled right out, for who do you think it was'! Why, our dear old schoolmate. Rose Rush. She was now playing jn the same company that she, herself.
hacll5 long years before, when she was a senior in the U. F. H. S., gone to the
gym to see. After the play we waited at the door so we would get an opportunit? to speak to our friend Rose. Imagine her surprise when she recognized
us. In the course of our conversation she told us that Marguerite Schuelke, her
beSt chum in high school, was a famous dancing teacher in the most prominent
dancing school in Chicago,
Marguerite had heard the Chicago Symphonr orchestra play and who
should she see as the leader of this great and famous orchestra but Fred
Schmalfeldt. Fred had received a letter from Milward Bloss, who had gone to
California and was now a famous actor-the second Rudolph Valentino.
One clay I received a letter from the private secretary to the president
of the United States. In other words the letter came from Louise Neumann,
who held that position.
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me in her letter that she had had the opportunity to talk to
who was a United States senator from Wisconsin.
was walking do\vn the street in Madison I met my forn1er schoo1Loth in front of the capitoL He was representing district No.
i'-1t:the house of representatives.
me if I had heard that o\jr former classmates Margaret Stoxen
bards had renewed their old school day romance and had
matrimony. Peggy had up to this time been a gym teacher at a
school and Norman had been an electrical engineer.
alec told me that he had spoken to Peggy and she had informRieman had finally S€ttled down as a hair dresser in a beauty

gradually faded from my sight and I saw the golden sun bethe west and people coming from their work. I, too, left my room
this beautiful vision fade fron1 n1y memory.
A. P., '25 and E. R., '25.

m:be 3f anttor

E" Vincent

"Echo" would not be complete without our appreciation and thanks
efficient janitor, !VIr. Vincent.
Vincent, who has been our janitor for five years, has done a great
making our school activities a success. Everyone knows that JVIr.
willing to aid the teachers and students whenever they re-

serviCes.
we extend onr thanks and appreciation to Mr. Vincent.
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PINK CARNATION

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PINK AND GREEN
CLASS MOTTO
FINIS CORONA T OPUS

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First Row: Lillian Shedek, Ruby Brandes, Hazel Lubkeman, Kenneth Larwin,
Helen Rernolds, Ruth Pacey, Florence Bloss.
Fiegel.Second Row: Ruth Curtiss, Beatrict> Halton, Ina Dowell, Ethel Hahn, Florence

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PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

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ETHEL HAHN
BEATRICE DALTON

bright sunny morning in September of 1922, thirty-one brillianttramped noisily into the main room much to the amusement of
juniors. We ·were there ready for business to start on somenew-a high school career. It was a lucky day for old U. F. H.
this mass of talent together to use for the best interests of the
composed the largest class ever entered at Wilmot, but alas,
able to meet the difficulties (for a freshie's life is one constant
another) and fell by the roadside. But those that remained
to their colors.
returned for a second year of our high school career, we found
there~and some missing,
Nevertheless, our summer's va··
U8 new inspirations, and many of us started out wi~h,,an earnbetter than we had before; and I think I'm safe in saying that
We took our places in the various school activities and those
gifted held up their end of the school spirit by taking a keen
went on. We were better able to co-operate with the teachby a better understanding and a longer acquaintance.
achievements last year \Vas to get second prize on our float at
County Fair.
y-ear 've came back, we found our ranks still smaller and we
lest class in the high school, composed of eleven girls and one
deserves a gold medal for sticking it out alone all this time.
only added to our enthusiasm, and you would have to go quite a
equal as willing workers. At the West Kenosha County Fair
prize on our float a way from the seniors and they have been
ever since. Our class is represented in almost all school activities.
orchestra, two in the Glee club, nearly all on the Echo staff and
class play.
The junior prom~ this year, also has a very
of being one of the best, if not the best, ever given in the hisfar we have nobly strived and we anxiously await our last year of
with still higher hopes of giving Wilmot something to be proud of.
Finis coronat opus.
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BEFORE US LIES THE TIMBER, LET US BUILD

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CLASS COLORS
RED AND WHITE
CLASS FLOWER
RED CARNATION

~op1Jomore ((lass ~istorp
.~.-ear ago twent~r. bright, intelligent-looking freshmen marched shylr
uld Union Free High SchooL The first day lVe merely passed to classes
i-il'qualnied. We stood the looks and giggles from the upper classmen
manner pos~dble. High school was so different from the graded
Our class periods were longer and \ve had to n1ake friends 'With more
teachers. It took several weeks to settle down. but at laet we got

First Row: Reginald Epping, Lyle McDougall, John Memler, Lawrence Stens:o-1,
Eug£ne Frank, Joseph Kamin, Charles .JuHik.
Seccnd Row; Lawrence Winters, Leo Leiting, Gertrude Gauger, Ruby Riggs,
Fred Forster, WiiJiam Fit>gel.
Third Row: Florence Dalton, Grace Sutcliffe, Carol Stockwell, Ruth Barber, Gladys
Bufton.

CLASS OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

CAROL STOCKWELL
JOSEPH KAMIN
GERTRUDE GALTGER
REGINALD EPPING

first excitement we heard about was the West Kenosha Count~r Fair.
tune \Yith the rest of the classes we. too, elected class officers and
chose Glacl>•s Bufton as our president and Ruth Barber as secreancl with the aiel of the rest of the class we succeeded in getting
fqr high school floats. This gave us considerable courage which we
h~m the sopohomores gave us our initiation. The basket ball season
some of our boys on the second team 1vhile our girls showed their
club and plays. We also had several of our freshmen in the band
the September of 1924 rolled around it found most of our class.
bnt sophomores back in their places. The scbool's second team
ball was composed mostly of sophomores and two of our boys. Shu;Joe, starred on the first team. 'Ve carried out our initiation plans
ded in giving several school parties with success. Only two of our
had dropped out. A number of the sophomores belonged to the
orchestra. We also distinguished ourselves by \Vriting a class paper
Sophomore Digest'' for English class. The paper was a success
eo-operation of even· member of the class.
~-chool career is now ;1early half over and the past two years have
f!pent. The preceding ~rears haYe been very successful, and \V€ expect
i he remaining two years of our school term a succe~s that we will be
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CLASS COLORS

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CLASS FLOWER

WHITE CARNATION

jfresbman (:lass1!)tstorp
September 7, 1924, twenty-seven freshmen entered high school.
seemed strange to us and we can really say that we felt·· as if we
a jungle. The other classmen surely did laugh when Emerson
and Raymond Loth came in the door. The two boys are both
and at this time they happened to be together. Just as they
yelled, "Well here comes Mutt and Jeff," and everybody
First Row: Bernard Hoekney, Elmer Elfers, Chester Runyard, Raymond Loth,
Lloyd Voss, 'Villiam Schuelke.
Second Row: Emerson Schma1feldt, Karl Oetting, Leroy Madden, Ruth Stoxen,
Marien Mathews. Viola Newell, Allan Copper, Norton Bassett, George Richter.
Third Row: lo"'rances Reynolds, Alice Hahn, Gertrude Mathews, Adaline Oetting,
Esther Kanis, Alice McDougall.

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VICE PRESIDENT
SECRETARY
TREASURER

GERTRUDE MATHEWS
EMERSON SCHMALFELDT
RUTH STOXEN
ADELINE OETTING

we were in the school house we went up stairs. After we had
out, Mr. Ihlenfeldt gave us a talk on "Making tl;le High School
the first day many of us said that we liked high school and
it was easy.
the first day we showed that we had "some pep" by electing
officers: President, Gertrude Mathews; vice president, Emerson
secretary, Ruth Stoxen, and treasurer, Adeline Oetting.
long after the election of our class officers, we gave a school party.
dancing were enjoyed and a delightful luncheon was served. Afparty, all the freshmen were happy, for their party had proved to be a
year the freshmen are planning on being a better sophomore class
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Bm·her, Ruth

tiny

Bassett, Norton
Bins~. Florence

Bassett
Blossie

Pet Ambition
"fo g·o on the :::tag·e

FaYo1·ite Occupation
'Going somewhere

iTo

; Playing
Gathering

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Mil
Boots

high ~chooi
as pos;sihle

Favorite Song
\Ve \Von't Be Home Until
1\Jornlng
All Alone
1\:Iy Bo1mie Lies Oyer at
Silverlake
All Thru the Night
Wearin' of th(' Green

To get H steady girl
To be a floating and
Swimming· instructor
To be a Raxaphnne soloi:.:;t
To be a trapper mH.l hunter
To be a eountry .school
tear.-her
Lnstlng g·ood humor iTo play in Chicag·o
I Symphony orchestra
Perpetual grill
To be JH'opl'ietor of Dal~
ton's "Cash and Carry"
!?ilence
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I To be a school teacher
Studying
Cheeked l--ltockmgs :To vamp a Rudolf V~dentinn ·Reciting
Tallness
To
Reading the newspaper
Fixing the l:VIitchell
~l(~'l~\:er ~pit cud , f~
Dancing
I Tall
'To
!Smiling at Graet>
,I Brilliant
:To
!Bluffing
. Populnrity witl1 girls ITo
Playing tl'icks
Stout
To
i Rating
Drig·ht to!oJ·s
To
Hollering

Glad

Copper
Toadie

Sweet Redaline
How I LoYe t<) Sleep
Red~\Ving

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Dalton, Beatrice

Dallie
Flossie
Irvie

Tb:re·~

Carlie. l\Iy Boy
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Xo One 1-oYe:; a Thin Person
LoYe's Old ,s,\·eet Song
Horsie Kec>p 1'-our Tail Up
Old McDonnlcl Had a Fnnl
Oh Thos<' "Wild, \Yild Women
Ain't Got Nnhody
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To fall in love
To RelJ empty ink bottles
To be an undertaker ( '!)
To overcome Ill~' bashfulness
To be a waste paper peddler
To be a speed cop so as to
haYe an excuse for speeding
To O\Vll H car thHt stee1·s
ibclf
To gt>t an A+ in
To gTaduHte with
possible effort
To live and love

Lee
Stub

! Babe

L~ihkPnum, Hazel Hazey
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i\I:HideJl, Leroy

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l\Iuslc in the Air

Yes, \Ve hnYe Eananne: Today

' Giggling

i Whel~bo We Eat

1Uv Sunshine
;. idn 't We Got Fun
I'm Falling- in Love With You
My Bonnie
The Old Brown Pants

Driving
Telling .i
Blushing·
i Studying
: lbvinp; ~urprls(o }J:uiies
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Deliw•l'ing· Kenosha
Evening· New~
Reciting ?
Talking t~J Ruth Cmtis
about Insm·ancp?
Talking about shieb
mlg-ht have hecn
one
that was
V:·hdkin_g around

Too Tired
Tell Me the Old, Old Stor~·
l\Iy Wild Irish Rose
I Ain't Got Nobody to Love

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l\Iemler, .Jolm
Mille!·, WallaCE'
Neuman, Louip,e
Newell. \'iola
Oetting, Adeline
Pacey, Ruth

Bull
Huskv
Squit;t
Vi
Ad
Pacey

Peterson, Astrid
Reynolds, Frands
Reynolds, Helen

Shortv

Richards. Normal
Richter, George
Rieman, Elsie
Riggs, Ruby

Bud
Ric
Riemer
Riggs

Runyard, Chestt>r
Rush, Rose

Chet
\V mde

Sunshine
Ren

Schmalfeldt,
Bud
EmerSOll
Schmalfeldt, Fred Fritz
Schuelke.
Marg
1\Jarguerite
Schuelke, William Bill

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J Bashfu]nl's::>
) Long hair
False teeth
1?'nrkey trot?'?
Spectacles
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I To be a movie .-;tar
I To

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Quietness
!shapely legs
Curly hair

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lead a reform movement
in the city of \\'ilmot
To be popular.
To Jeam to dance

I Red hair and freckleR! Ta sing a solo
, Real shiek

~To

I Blonde

pass withnut studying
Not to overwork
II ~o be an old maid'!'?

' Giggles

To have
To be

iWinking
IPug nose

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; To grow

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ITo Le a good dancel'

BoJTO\Ving-

Attractiveness

To be stunning·

Dancing

Big feet

j To wreck everything on

Going· to :Mathews'

public highways
To be fat
To get a date
To be a baseball player
To be a dressmaker?

:Talking to Shubert
Writing notes
Smiling at Carol
Primping

Shedek, Lillian
StPnsel, Elmer
Stenst'l. La•vrence
Stockwell, Carol

Lil
Kelly
Pansy
Stockwell

Short
Innocent look
Modesty
Twinkling eyes

Stoxen, Ruth
:::Jioxen, Margaret
Sutc-liffe, Gra~e
Tyler, Donald

Tiny
Peggy
Sutcliffe
Don

Broadness
Short haircut
Black hair
Shiny trouse1·s

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Voss, Lloyd

I Voss

Red shirt

To

Wintel'So
La·wrence

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Taking Gladys out
Gazing at the girls???
Making change for qum·ters
Riding in a Ford coupe
Cleaning his s-pec:tac1es
Riding in front seat of '
1'larguerite's sedan
Singing

Winnin~· smile

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A grin

Because They All Love 111::'
Barney Google
Where the DroWS" Wabash
Flows
Oh Mabel
I'm Sony I l\Iade Viola Cry
Dreame1· nf Dreams
I \Vnnder \\"hat's Become of
Eddie
My Bt>st Girl (His Lizzie)
I Want to be Happy

ToH~~n;:~~eS 0o~ei~ilmot

I

ITo reduce

To cause a qtwnel
·To be frank
To be_ judge of Wilmot's

Asking qtlC'stions
Riding in a Jackson
; Keeping up with Shubert
I Snoozing·

ch~~;n;~~~ ~7~~~ut being· iSpeeding·
discovered
iTo be an athktic teacher
IReading 11ovels

I \Voqd~r \Vhat's Beconw of
Sa1Jy
I Love Me-I'm Wild About
Myself
As .Joseph \Vas a \V alkin'
Big Bad Bill is Sweet \Vii~
liam Now
Shubert's :MelcJ(·ly of Love
S\veet Adeline
I Like Pie, I Like Cake
We're Parking on the Old
School Gl·ounds Tonight
'To a Honey Bee
l\'lac-a~Doodle Doo
Te<:~. For Two
~Vhere's my Sweetie Hiding· 'i

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. N elhe. Gray
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Editor-in-Chief
Aesistant Editors (Senior)
Aseistant Editors (Junior)
Assistant Editors (Sophomore)
Assif.tant Editors (Freshmen)

, Rose Rush and Louise Neumann

.. Irva Dowell and Ruth Curtiss
. Gladys Bufton and Law tence Stensel
. Marion Mathews and Emerson Schmalfeldt
Marguerite Schuelke and Milward Bloss
.Norman Richards, Clarence Loth and Elmer Stensel
. Rose Rush and Marguerite Schuelke
. Margaret Stoxen and Milward Bloss
. Astrid Peterson and Elsie Rieman
. Ruth Curtiss and Florence Bloss
. Margaret Stoxen
.. Wall ace Miller
, Ruth Barber and

Bw:.iness Managers

Athletics
Senior Class History
Senior Class Will
Senior Class Prophecy
Literature

Glee Club
Literary Society
Band and Orchestra
Dramatics
School Calendar
Alumni Editor
Hie,tory of the Gymnasium

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Home Economics Department Editor
Art Work
Snapshots
Humor Editor
CIRCULATION
Emerson Schmalfeldt
Gladys Bufton
Ruth Barber
Grace Sutcliffe
Faculty Advisor
Fair Section

Alice McDougall
Norton Bassett
Hazel Lubkeman
Astrid Peterson

Alyce Hahn
Florence Bloss
Elsie Hieman

. Miss Edith Metcalf
, Messrs. Roy S. Ihlenfeldt and Roy T, Bufton
The Echo is a queer invention;
The high school gets the fame,
The printer gets the money,
The staff gets all the blame,

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Although the Literar~T society receiveR little or no publicity, it iR one of
the most important organizations in the Union Free High SchooL One part
that makes us convinced of its importance is that every student in the high
school is a member. When programs are arranged, students are all willing to
appear on them.
For the last two years Miss Metcalf has been advisor of the societr. A
committee appointed by the president of the Literary societr plans. with Miss
Metcalf's help, the literary programs. One purpose of the society is to give
every student in high school at least one opportunity to speak before the entire
schooL The importance of this practice cannot be emphasized too much.
The programs arranged are put on every two weeks on Friday afternoon,
except special programs \vhich are held for some special occasion. On some
occasions special features are paid for by the dues ·which each student must par.
During the past year educational films \vere shown in the g;:,:mnasium and \Vere
paid for from the Literal')' society dues.
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1922-1923
)'ear of 1922, the play entitled "It Pa)'S to Advertise," was
bv the senior class. This play was presented to a crowded house and
1;> be successfuL The plar was well worthy of its name.
ring the school year of 1923, the play entitled "The Rejuvenation of
." was staged under the direction of Miss Porter. This play was
a crowded house and was pronounced a success.
same year a town play entitled "Which One Shall I Marry?" was
er the direction of Mr. Ihlenfeldt. Several of the students took part
. The play was a great success.
1924
senior play for the year 1924 entitled "The Hoodoo," was staged
tching of Miss Metcalf. Some members from other classes helped
The play under Miss Metcalf's coaching, progressed splendidly,
it was finally presented to a crowded house it proved to be one of the
pla)'S ever staged by our schooL
plays were also staged during the year 1924. A town play entitled
of Johnny," was staged under the direction of Mr. Ihlenfeldt.
other plays entitled "Proposal Under Difficulties" and "Six Cups of
" were staged by the Girls' Athletic association under the direction of
In the play, "Proposal Under Difficulties," two girls-Ruth CurIrma Schmalfeldt--took the part of boys.
1925
play entitled "Kicked Out of College," which was staged this year by
class, J1ad every possibilit~r of being a great success, or even greater
ose of the preceding years. Most of the students who took part had had
r8.ining in this Une, having taken part in various plays that have been given
past few years. As we have an enthusiastic senior class, the play had a
outlook from the very beginning.
play was given at the Wilmot gym May 29, 1925. and with the able
of Miss Metcalf and the co-operation of the students, the play proved
VPry successful.
Dramatis Personae CCast of Characters)
Benbow, a popular senior ..
. . Milward Bloss
:!Seldine, the college cut-up,
Fred Schmalfeldt
s. the ace of spades
Elmer Stensel
McAllister, a hard student
Kenneth Larwin
Long. on the Glee club
Norman Richards
Magee, a happ)' junior
Clarence Loth
Benbow, Bootles' father
Wallace Miller
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Mr. Sandy McCann, coach of Dramatic club
Officer Riley, from the Emerald Isle
Mr. Geare. of the Speed Motor Co.
Jonquil Gray, the little chauffeur
Betty Benbow, Booties' sister
Mre.. E. Benbow, her mother, a suffragette
Ma Baggsb)·, a popular landlady
:Mrs. McCann, a jealous 'vife
Selina McCann, aged thirteen ..
Misd Juliet Snobbs, the college stenographer
Mlle. Mimi Fleurette, a French Costumer
Salamanca Spivins, a b'ack wash lady
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College Students, Joseph Kamin, Norton Bassett, Eugene Frank, William
Leo Leiting, Reginald Epping
F. F. '25.
Suffragettes
. Grace Sutcliffe, Alice McDougall, Hazel Lubkeman

qf)ur 19andng C!tlass
"One two, three, four, side step; one, two, three, four, side step;
two, three, ff, no, no! not yet. try it again. One, two, three, four, side step.
That's right. Now turn the corner. One, two, one, two-ouch! walk on the
floor. Try it again and be a little more careful. One, two, one, two, that's
fine. keep it up. One, two, three: four, side step, One, hYo, three) four, side
step."
Such were the remarks heard in the dancing class fron1 3 :30 to 4 :00 on a
fe·w afternoons"
After a number of parties had been given at the high school it was decided that it would be fine if each and every student learned to dance. So plans
were made and the boys were taught to dance.
The boys all passed willingly to the gym, followed by the girls who
pagsed more slowly and not so wil1inglyo
Nevertheless, things turned out to be a great success. First of all the
boys were told that they should walk forward and start with their left foot.
Some of the boys were left-handed, or left-footed-at any rate, when the music
started. the bo)'S started, too, but with the wrong foot. When they came to a
corner one would have thought that the boys had drilled in the army for the
past ten years, for they turned "square corners, although no one "\Vas there to
call "square corners." After they had turned the corners they did fine until the
music stopped and started again because they couldn't get started.
The next few days were interesting ones for the boys and girls. The girls
\VOre their old shoes and had learned to turn "square t:orners" with thier partners-everything went along fine. The boys were all anxious to learn and the
dancing progressed rapidly. Instead of the boys sliding their feet and making
a lot of noise, they lifted them up like racehorses, and sped up one side of the
gym and down the other.
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orchestra of Wilmot high school was organized during the year of
Alfred Reschke. During the year of '23, the orchestra became a
organization. On every occasion the orchestra gave musical prohe local community. The orchestra spent at least two rehearsals
for practice. Every member was on hand and much was accomin the rehearsals.
the present time the orchestra is under the supervision of Mr. Multilember of the faculty. Under his direction it has become one of the
organizations of the school. During the year so many requests for the
to give programs have con1e in, that it has been impossible for them
them all. However, they have averaged about one engagement a week.
So it seems that the orchestra is filling a very important place. It gives
idual member self-confidence and very valuable experience in appearpeople. It also trains the members mentally in attention and accurobe~-ing orders and following directions. It not only benefits the members
is bringing the work of the high school to the attention of the communThis will help to insure the support and interest of the fathers and mothers
might even be the means of inducing a child to attend high school.
R. B., '27.
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This year the band was very well developed. Much work was done in
band concerts and also in playing on different occasions. During the
entered the state contest at Two Rivers, Wisconsin. At this
a favorable impression was made that the band was awarded
among the class B bands of the state.
of the band were called upon to furnish entertainment
occasions and even furnished music for the West Kenosha
At the present time the band is under the supervision of Mr.
Mr. Mulder has given much of his time toward band work. The memthe band have co-operated "'ith him and have taken great interest in
work.
success of the band has been due to a large extent to the willing
of the members and the community at large. The students and
should be well proud of having an organization like this in their
we hope to see more extensive work done with the band.
should be well pleased with this organization, and we hope
public will do all it can to encourage the band during the next years .

DIRECTOR
John E. Mulder

CORNETS
Fred Schmalfeldt
Elmer Loth
Donald Tyler
Dean Loftus
Leroy Madden
Chester Runyard
Earl Blood

CLARINETS
Norman Jedele
Lyle McDougall
Winsor Madden
Lawrence StenMel
Gt-orge Richter
Adeline Oetting
Nor ton Bassett
SAXAPHONES
Gladys Bufton
Ruth Barber

Elmer Stensel
Eme-rscn Schmalfeldt
Alice McDougall

TROMBONES
Florenee Bloss
Bernard Hockney
BASSES
.Tchn Memler
Charles Jurevick
DRUM
Eugene Frank

For the past four years one of the organizations of Wilmot Union Free
High School has been band work. The students of the school may be well proud
of this organization.
The task of developing a high school band is by no means an easy one,
due to the fact that the members are always leaving from year to year. Many_
of the largest high schools have attempted to develop a band, but have met with
much difficulty, and some have even given it up as a hopeless task.
In 1921 C. B. Wright, of Wilmot, an employee of the Holton Band company, took up the task of organizing a band in our high school. Through the
co-operation of Mr. Ihlenfeldt and the members of the school, Mr. Wright was
successful. The band work was carried on each week. Mr. Wright spent one
day each week in giving rehearsals to the prospective band members. The efforts of Mr. WI1ght were unusually succe~-sful, and at the end of the school
year the band of thirty members entered in the state contest at Kilbourn, Wisconsin. At the contest the band did very creditab!e work and received
honorable mention.
The next year the band was continued under. the direction of

.,ow to ~tt to ~cbool on tlttmt
"This, gentle readers, is one of the greatest problems ever confronted by
since the invention of schoolhonses. I, as a person interested in the
of school children (being one of them myself), have found a possible
I would like to see worked out. Closely connected with·• this
a better way of stating it would be, how to sleep longer in the morning
at school on time. Students, please follow directions closely.
retiring, arrange your clothing in such a manner that in the mornyou rise you will waste no time in getting into them. Have an alarm
a large door bell buzzer on and set it for 8:30. In the morning when
etarts twanging and you turn over to sleep "just five minutes more,"
a concealed button which will push your pillow right up and
sitting up in bed, rubbing your eyes. Then jump into your clothes
, leave stockings on all night).
Have self-adjustable neckties,
shoes, and collar buttons fastened to your shirt with large iron
Don't bother to comb your hair until you get to school.
rour face in cold water and have an electric heater to dry your
e gobbling down your breakfast. If a person is very desirous of more
the morning, it would be a good plan to eat breakfast the night before.
goggles while eating grapefruit and use a funnel for drinking milk or
These two articles are being more and more recognized as labor saving
in the homes, as well as time saving.
grab your books which have been neatly piled up the night before,
the back door onto your ~ kooter or tricycle and race down the
as the last bell rings. Rush up the stairs (use a parachute if case is
and drop breathlessly into your seat just as roll is being taken. Saved!

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First Row: Miss Post, Miss Metcalf, Grace Sutdiffe. Ruth Curtiss, Ethel Hahn.
Margaret St1:xen, Alice .\1cDougall.
Second Row: :Mrs. Ihlenfeldt, Alice Hahn, !\larion Mathews, Huth Stoxen, Adeline
Oetting, Gertrude Mathews.

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Directors
Miss Metcalf
Miss Post
Sopl'anos
Ethel Hahn
Ruth Stoxen
Marion Mathews

Grace Sutcliffe
Alice McDougall
Pauline Copper

Accompanist
Mrs. Ihlenfeldt
Altos
Alice Hahn
Margaret Stoxen
Gertrude Mathews Adeline Oetting
Ruth Curtiss

The Girls' Glee club organized in 1922 is one of the popular organizations of the schooL The Glee club of the past two years has been under the able
direction of Miss Post and Miss Metcalf. All of the members worked diligently to make the club a presentable one. It has played a ven·
part in the activites of the high school.

~ur jf!oon l.uncb
During the past two years Miss Post has had charge of home econon1ics.
girls of the sophomore class take cooking the first semester. The girls of
shman class take cooking the second semester.
During the sophomore year the girls serve and plan hot lunches. They
to serve when freshmen. They have hvo periods to prepare the noon
in. While preparing the noon lunches the)' Jearn to cook different foods
they have their regular class le~sons.
The purpose of serving hot lunches is to give the children who carry
lunches a chance to have something warm to eat.
Two-thirds of the
carr)' lunches, Most of these buy hot lunches. The prices of the hot
.<are just high enough to cover expenses. This gives the children a chance
something of value to them for little money.
At twelve o'clock sharp school is dismissed. The children rush down the
to the domestic science room. They wait at the door till it is opened.
poons and other silverware are plaeecl on the supp!y table, near the door.
of milk, puddings and also salads are put upon this table. The table
ihe cupboard is used to put the dishes and food on, The stove near the
used for heating the foods served for noon lunches. Hot lunches are
in cafeteria style,
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SEPTEMBER
School commences.
Program is scheduled and classtheir regular class work.
Everything is running smoothly.
classes elect their class officers.
Fred Forster forgets and leaves
at 9:52.
The classes begin to make
for their floats for the parade at
Kenosha County Fair.
e teachers are entertained

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First Row: Mr. Ihlenfe)dt, i\fr. Mellor.
Second llow: Ueginald Epping, Wallace lHilln, WiJiiam Fiegel, .Milward Bloss.
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A debate is held in social proclass, "Resolved that free text
should be furnished by the
The negative wins.
Blue Monday. We all have
( '!) lessons as usual.
The classes start decorating
for the parade.
Miss Metcalf starts assembly
Fred Forster drops his ink botthe sixteenth time.
The high school begins to get
ready for the fair.
A debate is held in social proclass. The affirmative wins.
School closes at noon because
fair the following day. We all
there will be no school for
days.
First day of the big West KeCounty Fair.
The second day of the West
County Fair. The parade is
the juniors win fir~t prize
float; the seniors win second.
Ethel Hahn didn't giggle more
twenty-five times.

OCTOBER
• 1. The booster parade goes thru
Wilmot. The students all cry because
school does not call until 1 :15.
2. Mr. Ihlenfeldt takes the boys
to the National Dairy show at Milwaukee.
6. Prof. Ihlenfeldt keeps us fifteen
minutes after school because we
wasted three minutes.
7. Lloyd Voss didn't throw a "spit
ball" for one whole period.
8. Elsie Rieman is seen worrying
for fear she won't pass the history
exam tomorrow.
9. The first six week exams are
held. Remarks such as, "How did
you like the exams?" "I'll bet I don't
pass" and "Did you get all the questions?'J are heard in the school roo-m.
10. A program is given by the Literary society.

13. Wallace Miller is seen talking
to some girls.
14. The P. T. A. shows the motion
picture, "The Judgment of the
Storm" in the gym.
17. Margaret Stoxen is seen riding
in a Jackson.
20. Louise Neumann forgets to
play a trick on some one.
21. No one speaks without permission-ask Miss Post.
24. The sophomores entertain us
at a party. The freshmen are iuitiated. A meeting of the Literary society
28. Norton Bassett is seen playing
with the boys instead of talking to
the girls.
29. Miss Post keeps us fifteen
minutes overtime in the assembly.
31. Hallowe'en. Prof. Ihlenfeldt
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NOVEMBER
5. The teachers leave for teachers'
10.
Back in school again. We all
feel ambitious after our little vacation.
11. An Armistice day program is
given, planned b)• Miss Metcalf.
14. The sophomore girls entertain
the teachers at a luncheon.
17. Florence Fiegel is seen without a spit curl
19. Prof. Ihlenfeldt comes into the
main room and finds no waste paper
on the floor.
20. The school has a pep meeting
with Marguerite Schuelke as cheer
leader. U rah, rah! Wilmot!
21. Boys basket ball team plays
Wauconda at Wauconda. The score
is 12 to 10 in favor of Wauconda.
25. We are entertained at a party
given by the freshmen in honor of the
sophomores.
26. School closes for a few days
Thanksgiving vacation.
Everyone
warns everyone else not to eat too
much turkey.
DECEMBER
1. The first noon lunch is served.
Many are injured in the jam at the
domestic science room door or should
we say in the chili con carne?
2. One of the boys is sent home
because Prof. catches him chewing
gum. A fair warning to others.
:3. One of the boys washes dishes
because he neglects to bring his
dishes from the laboratory.
5. The boys plar Richmond at
Richmond. We win by a score of zr
to 17.
8. Miss Lrdia Milzer, of Milwaukee, arrives to take :Miss Post's place
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11. Everything is going as usual.
Nothing out of the ordinary happens.
12. The senior boys agree with the
girls at a class meeting.
16. Gertrude Gauger is seen outside turning the s\ving around--to reduce.
18. The seniors entertain at a
Christmas party. The evening is spent
in playing games and dancing. The
presents are distributed. The junior
class rings arrive.
19. The last day of school.
all depart to make preparations for
the coming of Santa Claus. A program is given by the Literary soc.iety.
JANUARY
5. School commences again. None
of us distinguished ourselves in our
classes. Lots of new sweaters, etc.
7. Lyle McDougall is accidently
caught working during the last period
of the day.
8. Helen Reynolds fai:s to go up
town at noon.
9. Miss Metcalf hasn't a marcel in
her hair.
12. A debate is held in the social
problems class. The affirmative wins.
13. The P. T. A. shows the motion
picture, "The Spirit of the U. S. A." in
the gym. Mr. Ihlenfeldt's candidacy
for the office of county superintendent is officially announced.
14. Assembly singing is held, led
IJ.v Miss Metcalf and Ruth Curtis. By
persuasion and force the boys finally
sing by themselves.
19. Mrs. Metcalf, Miss Metcalf's
mother, visits the high school.
21. We all work hard for the
final exams begin tomorrow. Don't
cram too hard. "Oh, if only the exams

words of
exempt.
Final semester exams begin"
Final semester examinations
and ended. School
semester beginso
We
to turn over a new leaf and
grades than we did last se-

mass meeting is held. We
our yells for the basket ball
tomorrow night.
The boys' basket ball team
the Rochester school of agriculat Roc hester. The game ends
a score of 17 to 8 in favor of

FEBRUARY
Remarks such as, "Were you
dance Friday night?" and "Did
have a good time Friday night?"
. heard all over school.
Rose Rush didn't giggle when
something funny.
The girls are dancing in the
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The P. T. A. shows the motion
"The Girl of the Limberlost."
Sutcliffe gives a birthday party.
Brighton play, "The Noble
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Inspector Giles vis.its the high
"The Sophomore Digest/' a
ore paper is read to the assemThe orchestra plays at Bristol.
A Lincoln day program is
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time dance is given in the gym. No
high school students attend, ( '???)
.. 13. An unlucky day-Frida)', the
thirteenth.
18. Miss Post is judge of the
cooking exhibit at the Farmers' Institute at Salem.
20. The school plans to send flowers to Mr. Kerwin.
23. We have a "\V hole day vacation
because of Washington's birthday, the
previous day, Sunday, February 22,
24, · School opens again after the
vacation on Washington's birthday.
Wouldn't it be nice if Washington had
a birthday every day?
25. Reginald Epping falls up the
stairs and stumbles into the main
room.
27. Friday has come again at last.
Now for a few days of rest.
MARCH
2. Gertrude Gauger has her hair
curled.
3. The Glee club and orchestra go
to Pleasant Prairie.
The orchestra
hurries back to Wilmot to play at the
Legion banquet.
4. Surprise partr on Kenneth
Larwin, a junior, in honor of his birthday. Marvelous party!
5. Everrone in school is sleepythe result of going to Kenneth's party.
6. The boys plar the vocational
school, of Kenosha, and win with a
score of 42 to 12.
10. A P. T. A. meeting is held. The
Kiwanis club from Kenosha entertains.
11. The orchestra plays and the
Glee club sings at Salem.
12. Fred Sc hmalfeldt tries to commit suicide in Physics class by drinking a copper sulphate solution.

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with a farewell gift and letter from
the teachers and students.
16. Mr. Mellor begins his work as
a member of the high school faculty.
Mr. Mulder takes his position as
principal.
17. St. Patrick's day. All of the
sttfdents blossom out in green.
18. Marguerite Schuelke gets a
shock from an electric door bell
through which there is no electric current passing.
19. Fred Forster's alarm clock
fails to ring and as a result he is late
for schooL
20. Fred Forster, while trying to
get the basket ball loses his cap and
also loses control of his feet. Consequently he goes sprawling to the floor.
24. Miss Post doesn't have to
speak to anyone during the period
from 2:45 to 3 :30.
25. The chair that Mr. Mellor is
sitting on in Physics class breaks
down.
26. Mr. Sydney is at school and
takes pictures of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes; also other
pictures for the Echo.
27. The seniors and Miss Metcalf
go to Kenosha to have their pictures
taken. The cast for the senior play,
"Kicked Out of College," is announced
30. A debate is held in history
class, "Resolved, that the merit system
should be extended to include the
members of the president's cabinet."
The affirmative wins. Our boys have
come home with second honors from
basket ball tournament at Kenosha.
31. Mr. Adams, from the Curtis
Publishing Co., is at school and makes
a proposition to the students by
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APRIL
1. April Fools' day. Mr. Mellor
gets fooled, but he isn't the only one.
2. A program is presented by the
Literar,• society.
3. Mr. Mellor decides to take
dancing lessons so he will be able to
dance at the junior prom.
School
closes for a week S spring vacation.
14. We are back in school ag<>in
and our spring vacation is over. Mr.
Sydney brings the finished pictures to
schooL The Glee club sings at the
Wilmot P. T. A.
15. The play, "Kicked Out
College," is practised for the first
time.
17. Mr. Vaughn speaks to us on
the subject of "Plant Diseases."
must remember not to forget to get up
tomorrow morning, as we have school
and it is Saturday.
20. Miss Metcalf warns the seniors to get their English lessons. Each
senior manages to give an imperfect
recitation.
21. Miss Metcalf's mother visits
schooL We all try to recite as well
as possible.
22. A terrible storm just at noon.
Miss Metcalf gets caught in the rain
and loses all the curl in her hair.
23. The six weeks' exams
arrived again.
24. Mr. Mellor attends the Agricultural convention at Milwaukee.
The Juniors are making preparations
for the prom.
27. The seniors are becoming more
and more excited about their class
play, "Kicked Out of College."
May 1. All material for the Echo
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~lumni
A group of graduates in the year 1905, at the euggestion and with the
nee of Mr. Minsart, then principal of the Union Free High School, realiztheir high school career had suddenly come to a close, decided to form an
through which they might assemble at least annually during the
,-ears, and once more relive amidst the presence of their widely scattered
olmates, the bygone high school days.
It was thus that the present Alumni association was formed, which has,
its organization, well fulfilled its social function. and each year has ad<ted
roll the larger majority of graduates from the school which it represents.
Only when one stops to analyze the difficulties with which an Alumni
is confronted, and to what a marked degree of failure such an orgasubject, can one fully realize the significant success with which our
has existed during the past rears. In addition to maintaining itself
functioning, s.ocial organization, it has yearly added to its ranks new memwith the resulting addition of revived interests, which includes representafrom every elass that has graduated from our Alma Mater.
Be it granted that in the future years the Alumni association of U. F. high
may continue with the degree of success that has been predominant in the
Then may the alumni and alumnae continue to witness the brightening of
eye, the glow of the spirit at the mention of Alma Mater, and realize that at
annual gathering is brought back to them that feeling which arises through
rosy mists of memory, transfigured by the eternal magic of what once seemed
endless youth.
A. FIEGEL, '23.

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Marion Bassett, '22, attended Milwaukee Normal for one year. She is
at home.
Stanley Becker, '24, is attending Louis Institute, Chicago, where he is
the dental course.
Arthur Blim, '08, is a dentist at Oak Park.
Henry Blim, '05, is doing very well in the oil business.
Milton Blim, '09, is connected with the Hydrox Ice Cream Co. Honolulu,
waiian Islands. He was married in 1924.
Grace Bohrn, '17, is a stenographer in Chicago.
Earle Boulden, '10, is employed in Snyder's restaurant, Appleton.
Edward Boulden, '08, is working for the Donnelley Printing Co., Chicago.
Sadie Boulden, '06, Mrs. M. Ballentine, moved from South Dakota to
· Jgton, D. C., recently.
Fannie Bruel, '15, Mrs. J. Leonard, now is living at Cambridge, Illinois.
Georgia Bruel, '21, Mrs. Arthur Pankin, is a graduate of the Whitewanormal commercial course, She is teaching at Elkhorn.
Alice Bufton, '07, is at present in Portland, Oregon.
Elsie Bufton, '10, Mrs. Alvin Hammerstrom, is living at Billings, Mont.
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Melvin Bufton, '24, is attending Carroll college, Waukesha.
Rose Bufton, '05, is a teacher of science in the Lincoln junior high school,
Kenosha. She and her sister, Ada. are building a beautiful bungalow on Howland Ave.
Irma Burritt, '22, attended Stevens Point normal and Stout Institute.
She is home at present.
Lucille Burritt, '15, Mrs. Clarence Wright, now is living at Lake Geneva,
VViscons:in.
Blanche Care)•, '11, is secretary of the Carey Electric Co. She is just back
from a trip to Florida.
Ennine Carey, '08. now is staying in Mian1i, Florida,
Helen Carey, '05, Mrs. W. Dobyns, and family moved to Quine)', Ill., the
past year.

Irving Carey, '20, is vice president of the Carey Electric Co., where he is
also working.
Richard Claire, '20, died in 192 4 whi 1e a student of Madison university.
Blanche Dalton, '17, is a teacher in the Frank school, Kenosha.
Cyril Dalton, '24, is attending Whitewater normal, where he is taking the
high srhool teachers' course.
Ethel Dalton, '21, a graduate of Whitewater normal, taught at Pleasant
Prairie and is now teaching at Trevor, Wisconsin.
Ruth Dalton, '20, graduated from Whitewater normal. She is teaching
at Twin Lakes at present.
Earle Darby, '10, is in the drug store business at Lake Villa, Illinois.
Edith Darby, '06, is a teacher at Spokane, Washington.
Lillie Darb)•, '05, is a vocal teacher at Valparaiso university.
Ada Dean, '14, Mrs. Frank Luke, is living in Wheatland.
Edith Dean, '13. Mrs. E. Taylor, is living at Evanston. where she is also
doing stenographic work.
Dorothy Dixon, '21. Mrs. Vivian Hoeltdoerp, was married in 1923. They
have been living at Silverlake, but soon intend to move to Fort Atkinson.
Sylvia Dowell, '22, graduated from the rural normal school. Union
Grove. She taught at Wheatland, and is now teaching at Twin Lakes.
Mar)' Drom, '17, Mrs. Harold Ellis, is living at Antioch, Illinois.
Edna Drom, '17, is teaching at Avon Center, Grayslake. Illinois.
Helen Drom, '15, is married and living in Milwaukee.
Clara Drom, '20, Mrs.. F. Horton. is now living in Waukegan.
Arthur Fiegel, '28. is completing his second ~rear at Mihvaukee normal,
where he is taking the high school teachers' course.
Edna Fiegel, '24, is attending the rural normal school, Union Grove.
Lawrence Fleming, '19, graduated from Marquette university.
He
\Vorking for a cement company in Milwaukee.
Doris Ganzlin, '23, graduated from the rural normal school,
Grove. She is home at present.
Gwendolyn Gorman, '24, is attending Milwaukee normal, where she ic
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taking the high school teachers' course.
Gertrude Halliday, '19, gl·adllated from Beloit college. She is now a
teacher at Crystal Lake high school.
Fred Hanneman, '15, is a commercial. teacher in South Division high
Milwaukee.
Lc::.vester Hanneman, '19, is a printer in lVIihvaukee_
Fl01·ence Hartnell, '12, Mrs. Fred Richards, is living at Salem.
Merton Hartnell, '24, is attending the Northwestern Electrical school in
Hazel Hegeman, '09, Mrs. W. Winn, is living on a farm at Richmond, Ill.
Le~and Hegeman, '14~ married Miss Hilda Dixo He is now a very successfarmer at English Prairie.
Roland Hegeman '10, is in the drug store business at Wilmot.
Vera Hegeman, '17, Mrs. Burton, graduated from Milwaukee Downer
ege. She is now living at Richmond, Illinois.
Donald Herrick, '24, is employed as engineer by the White Construction
;npany, Chicago.
Vivian Hoeltderp, '21, recently a merchant at Silverlake, has disposed of
·'interests in the store and has moved to Fort Atkinson, where he wiJl engage
the real estate business. He is married to Dorothy Dixon.
Georgiana Hoffman, '22, is in her second year at Stevens Point norma],
she is taking the domestic seience course.
Mary Hoffman, '24, is taking the dorne~.tic science course at Stevens Point
Rhoda Jedele, '24, is attending the rural normal school, Union Grove,
Edwin Johnson, '16, was married in 1922 and is living in Kenosha.
Gladys Kerkhoff, '16, is teaching in Oak Knoll school, Randall.
Gilbert Kerkhoff, '14, is working on the farm at Bassett, Wis.
Lyle Kerkhoff, '21, is working at Carey's Electric shop, Wilmot.
John Kerwin, '23.. attended rural normal school, Union Grove. He is now
king on a farm in Union Grove.
Mary Kerwin, '23, is staying horne at present.
Philip Kerwin, '21, is at home.
Ursula Kerwin, '17, Mrs. J. Tallofer, is living at Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Laura Loftus, '05, Mrs. Ray FelT.\', is teaching at Lake Forest. Illinois.
Edna Lois, '15, is a teacher at Camp Lake.
Vera Lubeno, '09, Mrs. Wyman, iR living in Chicago.
Const. James Madden, '14, was honorably discharged from the Canadian
and is living on a government claim in Canada,
Kathryn Madden, '18, was married recently.
Margaret !Vladden, '23, Mrs. Leo Raun, was married in 1925 and is residChicago.
Mary Madden, '13, IVIrs. Walter Harm, is living with her father at
Prairie, since the death of her husband recent!)'.
Frank 1\1attern~ 1 17. is n1arried and is now working in Kenosha.
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Marie Mattern, '06, is principal of the Lamb school, near Kenosha.
Aileen Memler. '24, is attending the rural normal school, Union Gmve.
Daisy Mickle. '15, recently returned from a trip to Denver, Colorado.
Harold Mickle, '20, has been employed in the stock yards, Trevor. He left
recently for Montana.
Ambrose Moran, '19. is employed as accountant by the SLnmons company, Kenosha.
.John Moran, '07, is a government mail clerk in Janesville,
Aileen Morgan, '18, is living in Kenosha with her mother..
Ruth Morgan, '18, Mrs. Zoarb, taught at Stoughton, She was married in
1924 and is now living at Milwaukee, Wis.
Beatrice Oetting, '24, is a freshman at the University of Wisconsin
Madison,
Elvira Oetting, '24, is attending commercial college at Madison,
Harold O'Mally, '11, is in the real estate business at East Troy,
Wesley Orvis, '23, is attending the College of Commerce, Kenosha,
plays with Rowell's orchestra.
Byron Patrick. '15, is living at Salem. He works in the Simmons factory
at Kenosha.
Loretta Peacock, '23, attended the rural normal schooL She is now employed at the J. E. Carey Electric Co.
Lawrence Pease, '09, is working and living in Racine.
Roscoe Pease, '12, is living in Racine.
Bertha Pella. '14, is employed in the commercial department
Kenosha Telephone Co.
Winn Peterson, '09, has a position in the Northwestern Loan and Trust
Bank, Kenosha. He is building a new home on Durkee Ave.
Benj. Prosser, '15, is now married"
He is doing electrical work in
Chicago,
Norman Richter, '24, is attending school at Madison,
Roy Richter, '17, has been employed with the Nash Co. He is now taking
up his work as a member of a minor league baseball team.
Myrtle Salvin, '23, is a graduate of the rural normal schooL
teaching at Trevor, Wis.
Bert Schenning, '21, is employed by Marshall Field Co., Chicago, Ill.
Hubert Schenning, '16, is ·an auto salesman in Burlington.
Emily Schultz, '18, Mrs. Meinke, is ·now living at Bassetts, Wis.
Elmer Schmalfeldt, '21, is working in a gasoline station for the Standard
Oil Co., at Kenosha.
Irma Schmalfeldt, '24, is attending rural normal school.
Elsie Scott, '13, Mrs. A. Lovestead, is now living at Silverlake, Wis.
Fred Scott, '14, is running the Scott farm at Antioch.
Myrtle Siedschlag, '17, Mrs. Martin Brinkman. She is living on a farm
in Richmond.
Clayton Stockwell, '22, is at home working on farm in Salem.
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and the Kenosha News. She is always to be depended upon to boost
Free High School activities.
Hazel Stoxen, '24, is staying at home.
Helen Stoxen, '20, is teaching near Hebron. She is to be a June bride.
Laura Stoxen, '23, Mrs. :vlarshall Williams, is a graduate of rural normal school and taught at Oak Knoll school, Randall.
Stanley Stoxen, '22, is working for George Dean in the hardware store
Ba:->.setts.
Herbert Swenson, '17, is working for Borden Co. at Kenosha,
Madeline Swenson, '20. is a trained nurse in the West Suburuan hospital,
Park.
George Vincent, '10, is operating a farm at Twin Lakes, \\Tis.
Clarence Vincent, '14, is farming at Powers Lake.
Edwin Volbrecht. '22, is at home working on the farm.
Pearl Volbrecht, '22, graduated from rural normal school. She taught at
and now is teaching at Bassett. Wis.
Floyd Westlake, '21, is managing the farm,
J\'Iyrtle Westlake, '17, Mrs. George Smith, is living on a farm near Trevor.
Ira White. 'H., runs a milk and ice route in Twin Lakes.
Day Wicks, '18, is emplo)•ed at the Borden factory at Bassett.
Iris Wicks, '21. graduated from the rural normal school, taught at Basand is now staying at home.
Laura Winn, '21, Mrs. Henry Nulk, is living near Zion, Illinois.
Rub)' Winn, '22. Mrs. Arno Schmidt. is on a farm near Slade's Corners.
Walter Witt, '17, is a printer in the News office at Kenosha.
Clarence Wright, '14, is teaching music at Lake Geneva. He has charge
fi\ e bands at present.
Ethel Wright, '07, Mrs. Fuson, is a concert singer in New York.
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OFFICERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
ARTHUR FIEGEL
GEORGIANA HOFFMANN
DORIS GANZLIN
CYRIL DALTON

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The Union Free High School Echo could hardly be called complete unes.R sufficient space is used for a Complete history of the gymnasium. In order
to include the wonderful co-operation of the citizens within and out of the community, this history must be treated in detaiL
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In the year 1922 Mr.. R. S. Ihlenfeldt, principal of the Union Free High
''chool at that time. and Miss E. Carey circulated a petition for the purpose of
inducing the people of the community to lend money, in order that a community
project might be carried out. Just a few lines at this point ought to be given
in praise of Mr. R. S. Ihlenfeldt for his work in carrying out this" project. Every
pei"sou rea !izes that- men of ability n1ust have taken part in the deve~opment
of thiF, project. Mr, Ihlenfeldt is certainly a man of ability, and perhaps no
other man in the community spent n1ore time and \VOlT? un this project than
did he,
The petition circled by Mr. Ihlenfe~dt returned bearing the names of the
fol owing residents of this community: Mr, John Nett. Mr. Harry McDougall,
Mr. Walter Carey. Mr, Tony Strike, Mr. John Gauger, Mr. Elmer Vincent, Mr.
Frank Burroughs, Mr, William Volbrecht. Mr. R. S. Ihlenfeldt, Mr. Lewis
Hegeman and Mr. R. C. Shotliff. These men agreed, when they signed this
petition, to lend a certain amount of money for a period of three years, without
interest. providing that the money be used for the purpose of constructing a
building available for community and high school purposes. Indeed, credit must
be given these men for their spirit of co-operation in lending this money to the
community, This also shows that they readily saw that it is the co-operation
of each individual that develops a community.
Prior to the time of the circling of the petition, the women of this community, and several out-side communities, handed over a sum of $436 to the
community fund, which they had cleared from the dinner served at the 1921
fair. Besides this a sum of $75 was cleared by the high school girls in the variout<. stands in the fair of 1921. This money was also used to swell the fund.
Soon after the fair of 1921, a meeting was held by the people of the
communit)". It was decided at this meeting to build a gymnasium with the aid
of the money already obtained. The gymnasium was to be built of wood, having a width of forty feet and a length of eighty feet. The people of the community. by this time, \vere quite enthusiastit' over the new project, and the
plans for the building were drawn by Architect Kenneth White. The work of
constructing the basement was let to the lowest bidder.
J\!lr. Thomas Moran, who was given the work of excavating the basement, finished the basement by the latter part of August, 1922, However, before the construction was started. the basement was enlarged sufficiently so
that there would be the original size floor, together with an additional sixteen
feet for a stage. The additional work was done by William Volbrecht.
The first material for the new gymnasium was purchased by Mr. R.
Ihlenfeldt and Mr. Walter Carey from the Nippersink Lodge. The material
purchased consisted of sufficient lumber for the floor, sides and the roof of the
building. Mr. William Schultz, of Salem, did the work of constructing the
uuilding.
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ry to raise more money. The people of the community- saw that it was their
to find a means of raising funds. The Woman's club was one of the first
organizations to take up the problems, by sponsoring a program called "Jing
g" from which they cleared $109 for the gymnasium fund. The dedication
the new gymnasium. which took place in' November, 1922, netted $190,
·hich was to be turned over to the gymnasiuin fund. The following amounts
money were turned into the gymnasium fund: $1.019 from the fair dinner of
; $100 turned in from the 1922 class play; $26 from a play sponsored by
oman's club; $71 from a masquerade sponsored by the women; $145
the various stands at the 1922 fair; $187 from the play. "Which One
I Marry"; $95 from 1923 senior class play; $131 from the various stands
the 1923 fair; $770 from the dinner served at the 1923 fair; $82 from a play
·eponsored by Miss Metcalf; $151 from the play "Love of Johnny"; $1.748 from
the fair of 1924. gross receipts: $300 from the stands at the 1924 fair; $26 from
the play given at Brighton, and $50 froa1 a dance given b)• the gil'ls' basket
association. and under the direction of Miss N. Hanson. The money refrom thee,e helped greatly in enlarging the gymnasium fund. The Woclub, play casts, women of the community, high school girls and the
all deserve a great amount of credit for their part in the carrying out
this project.
After this money \vas accumulated, it was possible for the community
continue w-ork on the gy-mnasium. Mr. Schmalfeldt and lVIr. James Owen
ed the work on the interior of the building. The stage was erected soon,
the shell of the building, and the maple floor and balcony were put in later.
James Carey was given the work of \Viring the building. The heating plant
not installed directly, because one could not be installed that would comply
the state requirements. In the year 1924, however, a he.ating system,
complied with the state requirements, was insta!'ed b)' Mr. Harry Meand Mr. G. Dowell.
In order to finish the interior so that it might be used for various activities, a stage equipment and also chairs were purchased from Mr. W. Frazier.
This stage equipment and the chairs purchased were those which had been used
in the auditorium at Kenosha. The graduating eiass of 1923 purchased a movng picture machine for the gymnasium.
This community is proud of the gymnasium, for it is the result of org-anized team ·work and \Vorking for a common purpose. As a result of the gymnasium \ve have an excellent place for basket ball practiceo and thus we have a
very good bagket ba11 team. The gymnasium has proven also to be a great
, benefit in the carrying out of various activities in the community.
We extend our thanks to the people who circulated the petition, in behalf of the community project, to the signers of the petition, to the individuals
who aided in the construction of the building, to the women who aided in raising funds, to the high school teachers, to the high school board and to the
high school graduating classes.
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the final score, being two points in our favor, was 19 to 17.
The season was carried on in the same fashion, and during the courfle
several new men \Vere trained for positions on next year's team. According to
1he pre:;ent outlook. next year's team may prove to he even more successful than
I his year's team. We are hoping for the best and also wish our successors the
Yel',\' best of luck and hope the winning sp:rit ,~·ill ever be present in the future
it has in the past.
E. S. '25.

~ur :llaskct :llall ~eroes
ELMER LOTH, "Babe"
(Center) (Captain)
'jBabe" has turned out to be •{no
slouch" at Wilmot. "Babe" has a
good eye for the basket and can always be depended upon to be "there
-with the goods."
FRED SCHMALFELDT, "Freddie"
(L Forward)

First Row: Mr. Mulder, Elmer Stensel, Joseph Kamin, Coach Ihlenfeldt.
Second Rnw: Clarence Loth, Eugene Frank, Elmer Loth, Fred Schmalfeldt,
Norman Richards.
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Bagket ball activities were again carried on in the U. F. H. School with
the same winning spirit that was present in our former teams. Basket ball
practice was held regularly in the new gymnasium and i11 a short tim.e the team
showed real ability. VVe were unfortunate this year in losing four players, and
as a result a new team had to be organized. Practices were held after school,
from four till five. In this way better practices were held; more of the members of the team were able to be present when practices were held right after
schooL This year's team is credited with fourteen victories and eight defeats.
Our first rivals were the Hebron quintet. This team has long held
honors as a winning team. Our line- up consisted of Elmer Loth, center:
Joseph Kamin and Norman Richards, guards, and Fred Schmalfeldt and Clarence Loth, forwards. The rivals proved to be too strong for us and took the
long end of a 43 to 11 score.
Our second tilt occurred at Richmond. A very good game ensued and
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"Freddie," the left forward, is a
very clever player. He is a good basket thrower and is in the game at all
times. ~'Freddie" also deserves credit
for his wonderful pass work.
EUGENE FRANK, "Shubert"
(R. Forward)
"Shubert," is one of the fastest men
we have on our team. He has a wonderful eye for the basket and is a very
hard person to guard. Since his
plunge into athletics as a freshman
he has been steadily swimming toward
the shores of fame.
CLARENCE LOTH, "Stub"
(L. Guard)
"Stub," the active left guard, is the
dribbler of the team. He dribbles
through the opponent's defense easily.
He is the running guard and locates
the basket very often.
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,JOSEPH KAMIN, "Joe"
(Substitute)
NOR:v!AN RICHARDS. "Red"
(R. Guard) (Manager)
"Red," the husky right guard is
hard to beat. "Red" has a good ere
for the basket. His nifty way of
breaking up pass work makes it hard
for the opponents to get short shots
for the basket.

"Joe," a substitute guard and forward, was put in the iame many
timee. and always proved to be good.

ELMER STENSEL. "Kell,·"
(Substitute)
"Kelly," the substitute first team
man, plays any position on the floor.
He is a good basket .shooter and a
good guard.

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Opp. Score Wilmot
Opponent
43
. .Hebron
17
.. Richmond.
12
. Wauconda.
(Forfeit)
. Wauconda
0
. Union Grove High School. .
10
25
17
. .Rochester.
8
.. Roc heE.ter.
18
.. Richmond.
14
11
Alumni.
25
18
.Union Grove Wildcats ....
9
;~o
.Union Grove Wildcats.
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.Hurd's Togger~r ... .
12
23
.Hurd's Togger)' .. .
4
8
. . Vocational School.
12
42
.. Ernest's Books.
12
46
.St. James, Jr ...
14
30
.St. James, Jr ..
9
19
.St. James, Jr.
22
14
.Burlington De Malay.
35
18
. Davies' Five ..
12
15
. :\fa c. Whyte.
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27
.St. James. Jr.
21
16
Total Score 3~16
446
Games Won 14.
Games Lost 8.

Place
Hebron.
Richmond.
·wauconda ..
Wilmot.
Wilmot
Rochester.
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot.
Wilmot.
Wilmot.
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot.
Wilmot.
Wilmot.
Kenosha.
Wilmot.
Kenosha.
Kenosha.
Kenosha.

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The Wilmot high school after a successful year of basket ball entered the
Junior Tournament at Kenosha. Our boys thought they had as good a chance of
winning as anyone else. The tournament \vas held at the Washington gymnadum, March 27 and 28.
The opening night our boys ·were put up against the Davies Five, a very
fast team. With the aiel of Mr. Mulder's coaching, the bo)•s won by a small
margin of 15 to 12. The next afternoon the boys played against the MacWhyte team which was also one of the winners of the night before. It was an
exciting game from start to finish. Our boys won very easily, the score being
27 to 14 .
The winning of this game meant the chance to play for the championship .
The final game was played that same night. The boys were very tired from the
afternoon game, but they did not lose courage. At the end of the first half the
St. James team had a large margin over our boys, the score being 17 to 4. With
much coaching during the second half, the boys went back and played wonderfully, but were unable to overcome the opponent's score. The game ended with
a score of 21 for the St. James team and 15 for Wilmot, and our boys won
:--econd place. The bo:{s received bronze medals, and the winning team received silver medals.
This ended the basket ball season very succe.ssfuly except that our boys
lost the tournament. They hope that next year the high school team will
hove better luck and will win the tournament.
N. R. '25.
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First Row: Mr. MeJior, Mr. Mulder, .Mr. Ihlenfeldt.
Second Row: Lylt> McDougall, William Schuelke, .Milward Bloss. Charles Jurevik,
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The second basket ball team of the high school was very succeseful during the season of 1924-25 . . Of the nine games played, the boys on the second
team won eight games and lost one.
The line-up of the second team was as follows: Lyle McDougall, left forward; William Schuelke, right forward; Elmer Stensel. center; Joseph Kamin,
right guard; John Memler, left guard; and Milward Bloss and Charles Jurvick,
sub. guards.
Lyle did most of the scoring for the team. He's short, but oh, my!
William Schuelke, our other forward owes his honors to his tallness.
Elmer Stensel showed his ability as center in all of the games played.
Joseph Kamin and John Memler, our guards, deserve much praise for
their excellent playing.
The same line-up will be had next year, but with one exception. and that
is our center, Elmer Stensel. The second team of this year will he the first
team of next year
J. K. '27.
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Mr. Mellor to physics class: "Some
time ago my doctor told me to exercise with dumb bells. Will this class
please join me tomorrow before breakfaet?"

A Hot One
Miss Metcalf (temper lost): "Young
man, if you don't get your Engligh lessons, I ·will send a note to your father."
A sophomore (warningly) : "Better
not. Ma is as jealous as a cat"

Results of Teaching Letter Writing

Ruth's Favorite Poem

Dear Sweet Potato:
\tV here have you bean? Don't yon
carrot all for me?
My heart beets
fagter when the moon shines on yew
radish hair and glints off your turnip
nose. If you cantaloupe, lettuce marry. We will make a happy pear.
Lettuce orange it that way.
Your sweet corn on cob,
Gladys Bufton.

Though we had never met B4,
What cause have I 2 care,
I love him lOclerly because
On his head he has dark black hair.

CompJ iment to the Brilliant Seniors

A father (angrily); "How is it,
young man, that I find you kissing my
dear little daughter'! How is it, I ask
youl'
Miiwarcl (bashfully): "Ah, great,
great!''
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When is Lyle justified in calling
Lillian Honey? When she is beloved.
Something Good to Have

Prof.; "Tell me something about
apples."
Norman (mumbling): "I don't
know."
Prof.: "I can't hear."
Eugene F.: "I can."
Prof.; "Well, I claresay your ears
are longer than mine.
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Stale News
Teacher: "You dirty boy, why don't
you wash your face once in a while •t
You ought to be ashamed of yourself.
I can see as plain as the nose on your
face what you ate for breakfast."
Bernard: "What?"
Teacher: "Eggs!"
Bernard: "\Vrong. That was yesterday."

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A Good Teacher
Mr. Mulder: "Why, Allen, )'OU are
beginning to be very sharp in algebra."
Allen (sobbingly): "I ought to be.
My father is beginning to use the
1·azor strop on me from two to three
times a week."
Strong Willie

He Didn't Know
A numskull: "How is it, Ray, that
)'OU are always looking for something
to do and never find anything?"
Ray (disgustedly) ; "Why you loon,
that's skill. understand that's skill!"
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Willie F.: Hey, papa, I pulled this
corn stalk up all by myself.
His papa; "My, but you are strong."
Willie: "Well, I guess I am, papa.
The whole world had a hold of the
other end of it."

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Why the Clumsy - A sweet little flapper: "Did you say
m.v James dances like a zephyr?"
A sour one: "Zephyr the deuce--like a heifer!"

Miss Metcalf; "Why didn't )'OU
study your Latin Jesson last night?"
Lillian S.: "To tell the truth, m)throat was so sore I could hardly
speak English."

Dumb Answers

A Good Eater
:Marion: "You certainly eat \Ve1l."
Bernard: "I ought to.
I'Ye been
]Jractising all my life."

Miss Metcalf: "Give an example of
an absent minded man."
A dumbbell: "The fellow that poured molasses down his back and
::-cr_atched his pancakes."
Emerson (sadly) : "It's all over the
school."
Inquiring boy: "What? '
Emerson (now laughing): "The
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Miss Post: "Give a definition of
night."
Ruth Curtis: "Night is the dark part
of clay.''
Miss Metcalf "Tell me something
about the age of Queen Elizabeth."
Fred S. (sleepily): "She's about sixteen her last birthday."
Haw! haw! Ruth Stoxen is trying
to reduce by dieting between meals.
Norton: j'Doctor~ rm so tired.'~
Doctor: "Let me see your tongue."
Mr. Mulder: "What does two plus
one equal?"
Adeline: "A crowd."
Norman R.: Pardon me for walking
on your feet."
Gladys B.; "Oh, that's all right.
\'valk on them myself."
Florence Bloss, when only six years
old, disturbed in her prayers by Mii\Vard: "Lord, pardon me a minute
while I kick Milward."

Awful Language
A sweetie: "You look like Helen
Ero\vn."
His mate: "Thank you! I look even
·worse in white."-Exchange.
The dairy maid pensively milked the
goat,
And pouting, she turned to mutter
or ·wish, you brute, YOU d turn to n1ilk"
And the animal turned to butter.
·-Exchange.
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A little boy: "Miss Post, there is
gand in this sandwiCh."
Miss Post: "Yes, sir!
That's to
keep the butter from sliding off."
Clarence Loth (boastingly): "No
woman has ever made a fool out of
me.' 7
A freshie: "Well, who did it then?"
That's Awful
Reginald was asked one day in regard to his chicken project. He replied, "I am bothered so much with
lice that my hens ·won't lay."
Popular
A little girl: "Why is Joe so
popular? Does he laugh at old jokes?"
Another little girl: "He not on!)'
laughs at them, but asks you to repeat
them.''
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Ruby: "Did you ever see a cat fish?"
Lloyd Voss: "Yes."
Ruby: "How did he hold the pole?"
Recipes

Tomato soup: 2 qts. red paint or
pink; 4 qts. white lead; 1 qt. water.
Mix until it is curdled.
Baked beans: 4 lbs. pebblestones.
Cook until hard, add some yellow
powder sugar and salt. Bake until
brown. Serve with hard cider.
Get the Life Guards
Stanley Ihlenfeldt: "We had an
accident yesterday evening at our
house."
A flunkey: "Was any one hurt?"
Stanley: "Navv, papa was just
about asleep when the pi:Iow slipped.
the bed spread, he fell through the
mattress and drowned in the springs."

The Sunday school teacher (explaining): "This is Peter," she said,
pointing to the chart, "and this is
John."
Norton: "Gosh! I thought Pete1
was a rabbit."
Mr. Mulder received the following
answer in an American histm·y exam:
"General Braddock had three horses
shot under him and the fourth went
through his clothes."

Oh, Freshie
A freshman stood on the burning deck.
As far as we can learn,
He stood in perfect safety, for
He was too green to burn.
A Radio Hook Up
By K. Larwin
The first thing you do is get a
whatcha-call-it and hook it onto the
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the you-know, Then you get so!ne
wire and hook it onto the ear muft'.
Then you should wiggle the what'sits-name until you get a station. If it
don't work write to me and I'll make
you one for the small sum of $9.991 ;,.
Correct the Following:
The students like only one portion of hot lunch.
2. Lyle McDougall spends all of
his evenings studying.
3. The magazines and papers in
the library are never out of ord2r.
4
When the bell rings, the assembly becomes quiet immediately.
5. Elmer Loth wastes his time.
6. Chocolate pudding isn't a popular noon dish.
7. The students have petitioned
Miss Post not to make chili con carne.
8. The students are encouraged to
ehew gum.
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Health Hints
Sure cure for headache: Submerge
head in pail of water three consecutive times. The third time forget to
take it out. Never again will you be
troubled with head ache.
Another head ache cure: "Fill your
mouth with cream and bump your
head against the wall until you get
butter.
Cure for toothache: Fill your mouth
with water and sit on the stove until
it boils.
Trouble with breathing: If you have
trouble breathing stick your finger
down your wind pipe. This will stop
it. Recommended by Grace Sutcliffe.

Epitaphs of the Teachers
Here lies Miss Metcalf. She died of
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order, teaching English, and keeping
order in the assembly at the same
time.
Here lies Mr. Mulder. He lost control of his Ford.
Here lies Mr. Mellor. He died of injuries received when a chair in the
physics room collapsed.
Here lies Miss Post. Cooking noon
lunches proved fataL
Notice

Annual Clearing Sale at the U. F.
H. S. Gym, Friday, May 1, 1925, at
1:80 p, m.
The following students have made
several donations that will be sold at
reduced prices.
Helen Rernolds-My "drowsie"
looks and all my "Strikes."
Ethel Hahn-My flirting ability.
Elmer Stensel-A date.
Kenneth Larwin-My red hair.
Margaret Stoxen-My shiek, Mac?
Florence Fiegel-My perfect spit
curL
Lawrence Winters---My grin.
Fred Forster-My feet, my Ford,
and my ability to dance.
Miss Metcalf-My little red raincoat and umbrella to match.
Miss Post-My ability to drive a
Ford.
Mr. Mulder-···MY road map to Union GroYe.
Mr. Mellor-One-third of the seat
of my Buick roadster.
Ruth Stoxen-My method of reducing.
Wallace Miller-My ability to
amuse myself with my feet.
Lloyd Voss-My stand-in with the
girls.
Ruth Barber--My black haired
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Gladys Bufton-My love for red.
Adaline Getting--My bathing suit.
Norman Richards-·MY freckles.
Ruth Cuurtiss-My stand-in with
"Babe Ruth."
Charles Jurevik-My Irish humor.
Leo Leiting-My stand-in with Carol
Stockwell.
Ruby Riggs---My song by the name
of "Eddy."
Marguerite Schuelke--My interests
in a certain sophomore.
Joe Kamin-The black eye Gert
M. gave me.
Chester Runyard-My sun burned
shoes.
Gertrude Gauger-My stand-in with
the Wilmot cop
Clarence Loth·--My ability to recite.
Milward Bloss·-Five rings valued
from 3c to $9.00
Willie Fiegel-A fast pacer.
Elsie Rieman-My dreamy eyes.
Ray Loth-My studious ways.
Leroy Madden-My ability as a
shiek.
Lyle McDougall-My bashfulness.
Maybe it's a Tomato Can

Miss Post: "Rice cannot be cooked
.as a potato can."
Bright one: "Miss Post, what is a
potato can?"
Some More Information

Miss Post: "What is cold boiled
ham?"
Freshman: "It is ham boiled in cold
water."
Wotta Life!
"What's the use," moaned the
bored rooster, "--an egg yesterday,
a feather duster tomorrow?"
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Hoe Hum!
Joe; "Can ;\'OU eo me on and play
catch?"'
"Tillie: "No, I've got to fix my
garden."
Joe: "Ho! Ho! Ho!'"
Sniff! Sniff!
Carol: "What is that odor""'
Charles: "Fertilizer."
Carol: "For the land's sake!"
Charles: "Yes. that's right."
Epitaphs of the Literary Society
Here lies Ruth Curtiss, our president. She died reminding the membet·s
of the societ>' to pay their dues.
Here lies Carol Stockwell. She died
waiting for the president to he ahsent.
Here lies Elmer Loth. Fast dancing
and keeping the minutes of the meetings proved fatal.
Here lies Chester Runyard.
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brother on the farm as follows:
HThursda~v 1ve autoed out to
Country club where we golfed until
clark Then we trolleyed back to
town and danced until dawn. Then
we motored to the beach and Friclayed
there."
The brother on the farm promptly
wrote back:
"Yesterday -,ve buggied to town and
baseballed all afternoon. Then we
went to Ned's and pokered until morning. Today we muled out to the cornfield and gee-hawed until sundown.
Then we suppered and then we piped
for a while. After that we staircased
up to our rooms and bedsteacled until
the clock fived."-Exchange.
Obituary

This space reserved for the Echo
staff.

Not So Slow Back Home
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West Kenosha County Fnir Board
Standing, from left to right: Arthur Winn, Rristol; Arthur Stoxen, Bassett;
Lewis Rhodes, Kansas,·iJie; John Van Lierc, Salem; George Higgins, Wilmot; Julius
SchuE'lke, Wilmot; David Miller, Burlington; James Torrey, BristoL
Sitting, from left to right: Harry McDoug-aJJ, Wilmot; George Dean, Bassf•tt;
\Villiam Luke, Wheatland; Ro)' S. Ihlenfeldt, Wilmot; Ro)' Bnfton, Silverlake; Joseph
Toelle, Fox Rh·er.

IN MEMORIAM
Arthur Pacey
Died April 7, 192ti

President, 'William Luke
Vice President, Roy S. Ihlenfeldt .
Secretary, Roy Bufton .
Treasurer, George Dean

.Wheatland
. .. Wilmot
. Silverlake
. Bassett

IN MEMORIAM
Charles Dyson
Dili'd Dec. 4, 1H22

j!Ji~torp of Wt~t l\cnosba <!Countp jfair

View on the Grounds
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One of the most important elements of success in any community life is
team "\York; and the extent of teannvork in an? community will be determined
not onb' by the common purpose at hand, but also by the makeup of the people
themselves, This, of course, is determined by their hereditary characteristics,
together with the effect produced by environment.
The splendid character of the people along this line was shown time
and time again in our community. and esp_ecially was it shown at the beginning
and throughout the life of the West Kenosha Fair, Any fair such as we may
well boast of will progress just so long as the people in the territory fo1·get about
individual gain both in time and mone;•. It can truly be said that the desire for
personal gain on the part of the indjviduals who contributed toward making for
success played no part in determining the extent of the activit~' on the part m~
each. Dayg, and even weeks, of time \Yc-re donated in rnaking hog p::-ns, putting
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up tents, building tables and in giving the fair publicity in order that it might
attain success.
The rural schools of the community together with the Wilmot high school
deserve much credit for its success. Teachers and pupils alike were always
ready and willing to contribute time and effort in arranging exhibits and last,
but by no means least. in decorating floats to n1ake the parade. which is one of
the main drawing cards, successful.
No less important than the attitude of the people is the interest shown
by the exhiLitor. Exhibitors deserve much credit for the splendid way in which
they contributed to make the fair a success. The growth of the fair by way of
exhibits stands out eminently when \Ve think of the gradual increase in premiums
offered. The premium list in 1919 cunsiE",ted of a few articles given by business
places as an inducement for trade. Our last fair published a premium list and
awarded cash premiums to the extent of nearly $2,500.00.
The first community fair was held in 1919. About four weeks before
fair time a conference of people interested was called and was attended by the
teachers of the school and Mr. Wood, who was then county agent. Mr. Wood
suggested that we take in the western part of the county, and that another fair
be held at Bristol to take in the eastern part. It was through this division
that our fair receiYed its name.
The first money to finance the fair at that time was secured by the high
school girls b>' means of tagging the booeters who were making one of their
annual tours through the county. The returns of the tagging showed that the
girls had received approximately $75.00. The little tags had the words "Boost
the Wec. t Kenosha Fair" on them, and served not only to bring in a considerable
amount of money, but served to advertise the fair splendidly. There were
very few people in our little community who did not possess one of the little
cards when the girls got through. No cash prizes were offered that year for
premiums, but small cash prizes \Vere offered to the winners of the various
athletic contests. Among the thrilling athletic events were a rooster chase, a
greased pig chase, a pole climbing contest, etc.
The second fair '20 was held on October 15 of that year. A splendid
parade was one of the features of the day. The fair would have been a huge
success, but due to the downpour of rain many people were driven fron1 the
grounds. A baby show was one of the splendid exhibits of this fair.
Prizes
were given to the fattest baby, the prettied baby, the best dressed baby, the
best natured baby and the biggest rogue.
From a financial standpoint the fair was a huge success. Over two hundred dollars was turned over to the school boards. This sum was matched by a
sum from the districts sufficient to install a comp!ete water system in the high
school building.
The following summer the fair was placed upon the county fair list. A
nevv organization vvas formed and twelve directors \Vere named, representing
the different towns. The town of Wheatland was represented by William Luke,
Joseph Toelle and Charles Dyson. The town of Salem by Principal R. S. IhlenI'll;£<' ~i.-;t.1·-:-:ix

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felclt, R. T. Bufton, J. Schuelke and Art Winn. The Randall directors were
Geo. Dean, William Voss and G. Vincent. Brighton was represented by ,John
Van Liere and Louis Rhodes.
The articles of incorporation were drawn up by R. S. Ihlenfeldt and the
four charter members who signed the new a1;ticles were William Luke, R. S.
Ihlenfeldt, R. T. Bufton and Geo. T. Dean. These members became officers of
the new organization in the order mentioned: president, vice president, secretary and treasurer.
The following fair was splendid in many ways. It had the largest poultry
exhibit. ever shown in Kenosha county prior to that elate. The success of this
department was due principally to the efforts put forth by Mr. John Van Liere,
who is still in charge of that department.
This fair was a two-clay fair and was held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The
speakers of the clay were Attorney Randall, of Kenosha, and Attorney General
William J. Morgan, of Madison.
The next fair was held on September 20, 21. and 22, 1922. The fair.
which was held was so successful that it was decided to extend the fair to three
days vvith programs provided for each evening. This fair paid premium money
to the extent of $1,125.00. The same officials had charge of the work, but a
new form of entertainment was arranged for. A tight rope walker, "Have A
Luke," was engaged and pleased the audience ve17 much.
The principal
speakers that year were Mr. Hull, president of the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, and
now senator from this district, and also Representative Cooper and Judge
Clarksen.
The exhibits of that year were splendid and were said to be as large as
Many of the larger fairs of the state. Mr. L. Rhodes, through his untiring efforts,
interested many cattle owners in the fair to the point where they exhibited
The Shorthorn exhibit at the fair was pronounced by the University of Wisconein judges to be equal to. if not superior to any Shorthorn exhibit in the state
outside of the state fair. Mr. Art Stoxen also did much in the way of interesting
exhibitors in the ~,wine department and this \Vas al1?o an excellent sho,ving. Mr.
Ludwig exhibited some excellent horses at this fair.
The next fair. which was held September 21, 22, and 23 with fair on the
first two evenings, was splendid in spite of bad weather. Rain fell in torrents
the first two clays, and consequently, it was decided to exhibit on Sunda)',
which happened to be the following clay. Splendid free acrobatic stunts were
given by the company employed and these attracted much attention. It was
estimated that nearly two thousand people attended the third day of the fair.
One clay was set aside as Kenosha day and the Kenosha band advertised the city
splendidly. The speakers of the days were Judge Schmitz. of Manitowoc, and
Lieutenant Governor John Cummins.
The last fair was held on September 25, 26, and 27, 1924. The last fair
was the banner fair of our fair's history. The fair board put forth every possible effort to nwke the fair a success and succeeded very \velL The premium
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standpoint was far superior to any fair held previously.
One thing that helped tremendously in making the fairs so successful was
the splendid way in which the women co·operated in putting on dinners. The
dinners were served in the basement of the g~"mnasium and dozens of woinen
worked from morning until far into the night J)reparing eats for the throngs who
attended the faiL Thousands of dollars were earned through their efforts and
through the efforts of the masses who donated loads of food to the cause. Their
efforts primarily resulted in the construction of the fine gymnasium of \Vhich we
are all so proud.
These results could not have been 'accomplished. however, if it were not
for the fact that men like President Luke, Secretary R. T. Bufton, Principal R.
S. Ihlenfeldt, Geo. T. Dean, Joseph Toelle, H. B. McDouga1!, Arthur Pacey,
John Van Liere, David Miller, Geo. Higgins, Arthur Stoxen, Louis Rhodes,
,Julius Schuelke, Art Winn and Charles Dyson, would not have assumed the
financial as well as all other responsibility in putting the fair across.
The success of the entire work was not the result of one, nor was it the
result of a few. It was the result of real leadership backed by an ideal spirit
of co-operation for common !JettermenL
No organization could hope to attain success without placing its purse
strings in the hands of a thoroughly competent man. The board members found
this man in Geoc T. Dean, who \Vas treasurer of the organization throughout its
life.
A history of the West Kenosha Fair would certainly be incomplete without
calling attention of the public to the able leadership of Mr. R. T. Bufton, secretary of the fair. !VIr. Bufton did a great deal toward welding all factions together and toward encouraging then1 to co-operate in working for the good of
lhe fair. His influence not onlr extended to the immediate comn1u'nity, but was
primarily responsible for the clo~e co-operation of the business men of Kenosha.
It was thru Mr. Bufton's far sightec, business ability that the fair has been a
financial success.
Mr. Ihlenfeldt also cleserves much credit for the success of the fair. He
\Yas the first to suggest a county fair and has been vice president of the organization ever .sinee it \Vas started. He drew up the articles of incorporation and
has worked unceasingly for the success of the project each yearo
No organization of this kind could hope to attain success without an able
leader. This leadership is found in a man, 'iNho along with this desirable characteristic, had considerable fair experience prior to his connection with the fair.
Mr. Luke's service was certainly instrumental in making the \Vest Kenosha
Fair what it is toda,\',
The late Walter T. !VIarlott expressed the spirit in the following words:
"If you want to get a good example of \Yhat community spirit \Vorking
a hundred per cent efficient will do just tra,·el out to the western end of our
countv. The West Kenosha Fair \Vhich closed on Friday is a wonderful showing
what the right kind of co-operation hooked up with the right kind of

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list showed that over $2,200 was paid out in cash prizes and from an educational
standpoint was far superior to any fair held previously.
One thing that helped tremendous!)' in making the fairs so successful was
the splendid way in \Vhieh the women co-operated in putting on dinners. Thf:'
dinners were served in the basement of the gy-rnnasiun1 and dozens of woinen
worked from morning until far into the night rlreparing eats for the throngs who
attended the fair. Thousands of dollars were earned through their efforts and
through the efforts of the masses who donated loads of food to the cause. Their
efforts primaril)' resulted in the construction of the fine g)'mnasium of which we
are all so proud.
These results could not have been accomplished, ho\vever, if it \Vere not
for the fact that men like President Luke, Secretary R. T. Bufton, Principal R.
S. Ihlenfeldt, Geo. T. Dean, Joseph Toelle. H. B. McDougall, Arthur Pace)',
John Van Liere, David Miller, Geo. Higgins, Arthur Stoxen, Louis Rhodes,
Julius Schuelke, Art Winn and Charles Dyson, would not have assumed the
financial as well as all other responsibility in putting the fair across.
The success of the entire work was not the result of one, nor was it the
result of a few. It was the result of real leadership backed b)' an ideal spirit
of co-operation for common JJettermenL
No organization eould hope to attain success without placing its pm·::;e
strings in the hands of a ihoroughl~r competent man. The board members found
this man in Geo. T. Dean, ·who \vas treasurer of the organization throughout its
life.
A history of the West Kenosha Fair would certainly be incomplete without'
calling attention of the public to the able leadership of Mr. R. T. Bufton, secretary of the fair. Mr. Bufton did a great deal toward welding all factions together and to\vard encouraging them to c-o-operate in ·working for the good of
i..he fair. His influence not onl:-· extended to the immediate community, but was
primarily responsible for the close co-operation of the business men of Kenosha.
It was thru Mr. Bufton's far sighted business ability that the fair has been a
financial success.
Mr. Ihlenfeldt also cteoerves much credit for the success of the fair. He
was the first to suggest a count)' fair and has been vice president of the organization ever e-ince it was started. He drew up the articles of incorporation and
has worked unceasing])• for the success of the project each )'ear.
No organization of this kind could hope to attain RUccess 1vithout an able
leader. This leadership is found in a man, who along with this desirable characteristic, had considerable fair experience pdor to his connection with the fair.
Mr. Luke's service 'vas certainly· inRtrumental in making the West Kenosha
Fair what it is today.
The late Walter T. Marl ott expressed the spirit in the following words:
Hif you want to get a good example of what community spirit working
a hundred per cent efficient will do just travel out to the westen end of our
count:v. The \Vest Kenosha Fair w·hich closed on Friday is a 1vonderful sho\Ying of what the right kind of co-operation hooked up with the right kind of
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standpoint was far superior to any fair held previously.
One thing that helped tremendously in making the fairs so successful was
the splendid way in which the \Vomen co-operated in putting on dinners. The
dinners were served in the basen1ent of the gy·m11asiurn and dozens of \Voinen
worked from morning until far into the night ]lreparing eats for the throngs who
attended the fair. Thousands of dollars were earned through their efforts and
through the efforts of the masses who donated loads of food to the cause. Their
efforts primaril? resulted in the construction of the fine gymnasium of which we
are all so proud.
These results could not have been accomplished. ho\vever, if it were not
for the fact that men like President Luke, Secretary R. T. Bufton, Principal R.
S. Ihlenfeldt, Geo. T. Dean, Joseph Toelle. H. B. McDougall, Arthur Pacey,
John Van Liere, David Miller, Geo. Higgins, Arthur Stoxen, Louis Rhodes,
Julius Schuelke, Art Winn and Charles D,vson, would not have assumed the
financial as well as all other responsiiJility in putting the fair across.
The success of the entire work was not the result of one, nor was it the
result of a few. It was the result of reai leadership backed b,v an ideal spirit
of co-operation for common betterment.
No organization could hope to attain success without placing itf; purse
strings in the hands of a thoroughly competent man. The board members found
this man in Geo. T. Dean. \Vho was treasurer of the organization throughout its
life.
A history of the West Kenosha Fair would certain])• be incomplete without'
calling attention of the public to the able leadership of Mr. R. T. Bufton, secretar)' of the fair. Mr. Bufton <lid a great deal toward welding all factions together and toward encouraging them to co-operate in ·working for the good of
Lhe fair. His influenee not onl~' extended to the immediate comnu1nitr, but was
primarily responsible for the close co-operation of the business men of Kenosha.
It was thru Mr. Bufton's far sightec, business ability that the fair has been a
financial success.
Mr. Ihlenfeldt also <iec;erves much credit for the success of the fair. He
\Vas the first to suggest a county fair and has been vice president of the organization ever since it was started. He drew up the artieles of incorporation and
has worked unceasingl,v for the success of the project each year.
No organization of this kind could hope to attain success without an able
leader. This leadership is found in a man, who along with this desira hle characterietic. had considerable fair experience prior to his connection ·with the fair.
Mr. Luke s service was certainly instrumental in making the West Kenosha
Fair what it is today.
The late Walter T. lVIarlott expressed the spirit in the following words:
"If you \vant to get a good example of what community spirit \Vorking
a hundred per cent efficient will do just travel out to the \Vestern end of our
county. The West Kenosha Fair which closed on Friday is a wonderful showing of what the right kind of co-operation hooked up with the right kind of
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community sph;it will do and the people of that section of the county in common with the officials and boosters of the West Kenosha County Fair Association are entitled to a lot of credit for the success of their undertaking.
"The people have come to see that it is worth while to jump in and help.
They have found that in uniting just what spirit they have will get a big and
enthusiastic boost for eve1·y advance movement that the western portion of the
count)' takes hold of. They have found that with everyone working toward a
common reBult that things are eas)' to do and that results come rapidly. The
women of the community and the surrounding territory know that it is worth
while to have a community building-a place where the people can get together and hold a dance, where the boys can play basket ball, where things
of common interest to the community can be discussed in comfort. They are
getting that community building without anyone being forced to pay a large
portion of the expense and they are getting it in a way which will leave the
impression that everyone who helped a little has a real interest in it.
"The community is going to find that this union of all the people in the
community is going to bring a broadening of the people, that it is going to
bring better support for educational institutions, and that ultimately the boys
and girls who grow up in the community are going to have a better chance to
start in life without the handicap of inadequate preparation."

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William Luke-"Bill''-"Now, but hold on; move that box out of here."
R. S. Ihlenfeldt-"Prof"-"Absolutely, of course."
Geo. T. Dean-"George"-Firm believer in negro minstrels.
Arthur Stoxen-"Art"-Goes to s!eep early-interested in watermelons.
Lewis Rhodes-"Lewis 11-"Let a man show you how."
John Van Liere-"John"-41 Whose chickens are these?,
R. T. Bufton-"R, T."-"Where are my apples?"
Julius Schuelke-"Julius"-"I guess that will hold her."
Harq McDougall-"Scotty"-"Come on fellows; grab hold."
Arthur Pacey-"Art"-"Let me do it:''
Charles Dyson-"Charley"-Willing worker.
George Higgins-"George"-"My Ford will do it."
David Miller-"Dave"-"Well, boys. what can I do?"
Joseph Toelle-"Joe"-Fat and jolly. "Gosh, they're comin' fast."
Arthm; Winn-"Mr. Winn"-"You ought to hear her snort."
William Van Liere-"Will"-"1'11 be with you, boys.''
Judson Williams-"Jud"-Out at the count)· farm.
James Torrey-"Jim"-Sunny Jim.
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We are greatly indebted to the
advertisers who so generous!~"
bought advertisements and thus
made it possible for this Echo to be
published,
We wish to express our appreciation and to thank all who so
earnegtly assisted us by wi1lingly
and cheerfully giving their advice,
suggestions and contributions in
making this book of 1925 a success .

We Invite Your Inspection of Our Complete
Selection of Gifts
For Anniversaries, Birthdays

and Weddings

"WE WILL SEE YOU LATER"
At the County Fair.

Don't Forget!

Kenosha, WiR"

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The Answer to Your

Thirst

The Cream of Creams

Wisconsin Rapids

Factories at
Milwaukee

J. E. DALTON

DRINK

General Merchandise

COCA-COLA

Kenosha

Delicious and
Refreshing

Silverlake, Wisconsin
CHARLES A. BARBER, Distributor

In Bottles

Silverlake, Wisconsin
Wilmot 472

Wheatland JS- \\'

COAL

LUMBER

FRUITS
ICE CREAM

CAMERA SUPPLIES
J\1AGAZINES

FEED

WILBUR LUMBER COMPANY
R. C, Barber, Manager
Silverlake. Wisconsin

POST OFFICE STORE
Phone 2))4

CEMENT

FIELD FENCING

POSTS

PAINT

R. C. SHOTLIFF
Dealer in

CANDIES
CIGARS

Jewelry. Musical Goods. Watches and Clocks
Repairing Neatly and Prompt!>· Done

A. J. HOST
MARKET

Wilmot, VVisc:ont1in

Native Steer Beef and Spring
Lamb
Fish and Game in Season

POST CARDS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Phone 'Vilmot 284

W. H. RICHTER
Dl')' Goods, Notions, Ladies'
and Gents' Furnishings.
Shoes Groceries and
Crockery
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HARDWARE
HEATING
PLUMBING
Pipeless Fumaces for any
home
Honest, upright dealing first,
last and all the time

R. T. BUFTON
Wilmot 288

PHONES
Wheatland 21-0

A Home Bank for
Home People

SILVERLAKE
STATE BANK
Officf'rs and Directors
J. E. DALTON, Pres.
C. H. CURTISS, Vice Pres.
ERIK HANSEN, Cashier
C. L. JANKE, A sst, Cashier
JOHN EVANS
FRED SCHRECK
GEO. W. HIGGINS
.JOHN KERKHOFF

F. A. KRUCKMAN
Dry Goods

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CAREY ELECTRIC
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& MILLING
COMPANY
Grinding Feed

Shoes
Men's Furnishings

Honest and Courteous

~1 holesale

Agents Washbum-C,·osby and Pillsbury's
Flour

Coal, Cement, and all kinds
of Feed for sale

Serviee
We invite your inspection of
our immense Stock
Phone 25;3

COURTESY

T II E

STABILITY

Silverlake, Wis.

Wilmot, Wis.

Wilmot, Wis.

SERVICE

WILMOT

HAPPY'S BRAND
JOHN NETT
Bar Candies

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General Merchandise

HOTEL

You SHOULD Read
Louis Hegeman, Prop.

THE KENOSHA
EVENING NEWS

Salted Nut Meats

Wilmot, Wisconsin
Elmer H. Halberstadt
Racine, Wis.
Phone Jackson 32G2

Kenosha's Newspaper

TOBACCO

CANDIES

FRED ALBRECHT

Phone 312

$2.50 for 6 months by mail

Barber Shop
'Vilmot, \Vis.

LAUNDRY

SOFT DRINKS

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KODAKS
Telephone: Genoa City 788

OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

R. L. HEGEMAN
TWIN LAKES EAT SHOP

Phone 273, Wilmot, \Vis.
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Max Schoor. Prop.

We Aim to Please
Lunches, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, Cigars, Tobacco
VVe Solicit Your Patronage
Twin Lakes, Wis.
CANDIES

LUICK ICE CREAM

HARRY B. McDOUGALL
Dealer in

WHEN

GENERAL HARDWARE

In need of Hardware, Paints, Oils, and Varnishes,
Also Farm Implements,
See Us

Tinware, Cutlel'y, Guns, Congoleum, Tires and Tubes, Paints and
Oils. Stoves, Furnaces_, Nails. Fencing, Pumps,
Farm l\iachinery and Repairs

Your Patronage Appreciated

GEO. T. DEAN
Bassett, Wis.
Wilmot, Wisconsin

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RADEMACHER'S BALL ROOM

BATHING

BOATING

Phone 321 Wilmot

SHULTZ GARAGE
NEIDL'S RESORT

Chas. W. Shultz, Prop.

Peter Neidl, Prop.

General Repairing

T\vin Lakes, Wis.
Phone \Vilmot 481

Goodyear Service Station

SOFT DRINKS

JACK
HALBERSTADT

Oxygen· Acetylene Welding

PHOTOGRAPHS

and Pecans

Dancing

Marvelous
Lighting

in the
State of

Pavilion

Wisconsin
Entrancing
Music
Carl E. Radema(' her. Proprietor
Twin Lakes. Wisconsin

Kenosha County

HARBAUGH LUMBER COMPANY
OF WISCONSIN

Distributot· of

Jack's Brand of Salted Nut
Meats, Almonds, Peanuts

Largest

Refined
Dancing

Wilmot, Wis.
Ford Service

FISHING

Faultless
Floor

SYDNEY
STUDIO

'Telephone Twin Lakes No. 10

Jobber of Bar Candies
Kenosha, Wis.
Corner Park Ave, and Seventh St.

BUILDING MATERIAL
OF ALL KINDS

Racine, Wis.
Tel. Residence Jackson 288fl

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BERNHOFT
General Merchandise

BARDEN'S

Wilmot ::l07

PHONE
\:Vheatland 24~F

SILVERLAKE
GARAGE

Bassett. Wis.

KENOSHA

Silverlake, Wis.

One of the Great Stores

of the State

Sound Values

Faithful Service

Welding and Repair Work

C. B. GAINES
SONS CO.

C. L. Hockney, Prop.

Salem

Bristol

Lumber, Coal, Cement.
Millwork. Feed. Wire
Everything for the Builders

Electric Appliances

Meyers Fresh Water Systems

ZIMMERMANN
PRINTER
BURLINGTON

J. E. CAREY
Electrical Contractor
Phones 532-4tJ3

Carey Electric Shops

ICE CREAM

VOELZ BROS.

Wilmot. Wis.
Printing
of
Distinction

Teaming, Trucking & Livery

CHAS. H. CURTISS

WM. STENZEL

Special agent Northwestern
Mutual Life Insurance Co.

Pump Work a Specialty
Phone Wilmot 241

Wilmot, Wis.

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Salem, WiR,

Everything in
Meats and Groceries
Quality and Service

No job too large or too small

TeL Bristol 4~J

Fire, Tornado, Automobile or
Life Insurance

CANDIE>

Satisfaction
Always Guaranteed

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ISERMANN BROTHERS
CLOTHIERS
214-210 Market Square

Phone 222

Kenosha, \Vis,

FOR ECONOMY'S SAKE
You Should plant your dollars where they will yield you the most
in clothes value
Thriftily priced and yours-for a long time
$25to$50
With Two Trousers

THE STORE FOR MEN, YOUNG MEN AND BOYS

What Kind of a Shoe
Do You Want to Wear?
We have them all-lasts for every foot, styles for every
occasion. Their quality and value are assured-we guarantee
the fit.

$6.00 to $10.00
AUSTIN'S
Kenosha, Wis.

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224 Market Square

jforeworb
This book is the result of many thoughtful hours of
labor. To keep up the standard made by the books of
previous years has been no easy task. We have aimed
to portray our life in the Union Free High School in its
Yarious undertakings and to give expre~sion to the true
Union Free High School spirit, of which we are all so
very proud. We hope this book may serve as a happy
reminder of the happy days spent at our high school and
that it may recall many pleasant associations. We have
tried to make this book as attractive and interesting as
possible. We sincerely trust that our work has not been
in vain and that this book will meet with the approval of
every reader.

R. S. Ih1enfeldt

~ebtcation

l!ro bim, former principal of t!Jt ijigb f)cijool, tuuo tuorkcb
so carnrstlp anb bp ijis goob anb careful jubgmcnt mabc our
%clJool f)tanb out as one equal to tbc rrst.
l!ro btm tubo bas strbrb us trutl)ful!p anb faitiJfuUp as a
fricnb f!ttb as a tcarl)cr.
l!ro !Jim, ,fflr. l\op iz>. Jll)lrnfdbt, we bebicatc tbis book.

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Sllverlake, 'Viscnnsin

B. B. '23, '24; Treasurer of .Junior
Class '24; President and captain of B.
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Baseball '22, '23, '24. '25; School
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Baseball '22, '23, '24, '25; School
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"Bud"
Salem, Wisconsin

JY!anager of Basket Ball Team '25;
{''/Vice President of Athletic Association
t25; B. B. '24, '25; Baseball '24, '25;
Vice President Senior Class, '25;
"Echo" staff '25; Senior Class play
. '25.

"A man of aspect seeming stern,
But joll~· and studious in turn."

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F.ox, :R.iver, Wisconsin

PETERSON, ASTRID.

"Shorty"
Richmond, Illinois

Glee Ciub '23; "Echo" Staff
Class p!ay '25; School scribe '25.
"She hath a sobei· look, a quiet
But that there's m'O'i't'B·enea,th is
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SCHlVIALFELDT, FRED
"Fritz"
Sllverlake, \Viscom;in

Secretary and Treasurer of
Team '~2~ '23, '24, '25; Baseball
'23, '24, '25; Band '22, '28, '24,
Orchestra '23, '24, '25; "Echo"
'25; Senior Class Play '25.
"Alwa?B ready for work or
Even when \Veary. aJways ga:'-'-"

STOXEN, MARGARET
"Pegg)'"
Bassett, \Visconsin

B. B . .'22. '23; Girls' Glee club '23,
'24, '25: Treasurer of Glee Club '25:
President of Junior Class,
'24:
"Echo" Staff: G. A. A. plays '24; Sen·
ior Class p~ay '25.
"She always is a friend sincere,
Whom all who know her hold quite

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ELSIE RIEMAN
NORMAN RICHARDS

Bw;;iness M·anager
"Echo"; Cheer leader '24, '25
Secretary and Treasurer of Senior
Class '25; G. A. A. plays '24;
B. '2:3, '24; Class play '25.

MARGUERITE SCHUELKE

CLASS COLORS

·"Good natured as a gir1 can be,
Sweet, bright, and full of jollity."

ORAC\fGE AND WHITE

STENSEL, ELMER

CLASS MOTTO

"Kelly"

NOT EVENING, BUT DAWN

\Vilmot, ''lisconsin

CLASS FLOWER
B. B. '23, '24, '25; Band '22, '23, '24
1 25; "Echo" Staff '25; Class pla~~
'25; President of Freshma11 c!ass
Baseball '23, '24, '25.

"'Tis not for me to \~rk while
play.
I'li be more diligent some other day.

WHITE CARNATION

CLASS PLAY

"KICKED OUT OF COLLEGE"

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community spirit will do and the people of that section of the county in com,
mon with the officials and boosters of the West Keno,ha County Fair Association are entitled to a lot of credit for the succeRR of their undertaking.
''The people have come to see that it is \vorth \Yhile to jump in. and help<
They have found that in uniting just what spirit they have \Vill get a big and
enthusiastic. boost for every aclvance movement that the western portion of the
county takes hold of. They have found that with even-one working toward a
common re~uit that things are easy to do and that results come rapidly. The
women of the community and the surrounding territory kno\:v that it is worth
while to have a community building-a place where the people can get together and hold a dance, where the bo>·s can play basket ball, where things
of common interest to the community· can be discussed in comfort. They are
getting that community building without an.rone being forced to pay a large
portion of the expense and they are getting it in a way which will leave the
impre8sion that everyone who helped a little has a real interest in it.
"The eommunit;- is going to find that this union of all the people in tlw
community is going to bring a broadening of the people, that it is going to
bring better support for educational institutions, and that ultimately the bo;·s
and girls who grow up in the community are going to have~ a better chance to
~.tart in life ·without the handicap of inadequate 1weparation.'

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William Luke-"Bill"'-"Now. but hold on; move that box out of here•'
R. S. Ihlenfeldt-"Prof"--"Absolutel.v, of course."
Geo. T. Dean-"Georgen---Firm believer in negro minstrels.
Arthur Stoxen--"Arf'---Goes to s~eep early-interested in watermelons.
Lewis Rhodeg-"Lewis"--"Let a man sho\V you how.~~
John Van Liere-"John"-"Whose chickens are these?"
R T. Bufton-"R. T.'·--"Where are my apples?"
_.Julius Schuelke-"Julius"-"I guess that will hold her."
Harry McDougall--"Scotty"-"Come on fellows; grab hold!'
Arthur Pacey-"Art"-"Let me do it."
Charles Dyson--"Charley"-Willing worker.
George HigginR-"George"-"My Ford 'vill do it."
David lviiller-"Dave"-"Well, boys, what can I do?"
Joseph Toelle--"Joe"-Fat and jolly. "Gosh, they're comin' fast."
Arthur Winn--"Mr. Winn"-"You ought to hear her snort."
William Van Liere-"Will"-"I'Jl be with you, bo.vs!'
Judson Williams--"Jud"-Out at the county farm .
.James Torrey-''Jim"--Sunny Jim.
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This 1928 publication of the Echo marks
the twenty-fifth ye.u of the commencement
of the Wilmot Union Free High School. Year
by year, step by step, from 1903 to 1928, this
school and its reputation have grown. Year
by year, step by step, each class has added
traditions, has established records, that should
stand forever as memorials and inspirations to
future classes. Lest these treasured happenings be forgotten, we have attempted to
record them in this publication.
To all of you who peruse these pages, we
invoke the spirit of by-gone days to com!!
upon you and recall to you the pleasant
memories of your schoolmates and the happy
remembrances of your school life which are
revealed to you in the pages of this book.
The staff wishes to thank those who have
co-operated and who have helped to make this
project-the Ah1mni number-a success.

JOHN E. MULDER

-The Echo Staff

~rttiratintt
TO OUR TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL,
Whose kindly influence and gentle guidance have led us in_
the paths of wisdom, and inspired us to higher ideals;
TO THE liMN,
Our friend and counselor, true and sincere, whose untiring
devotion to principles has won the respect and admiration of
students, fellow-teachers, and parents alike;
TO JOHN E. MULDER,
A devoted student body gratefully dedicates this volume,
the Echo of 1928.

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This 1928 publication of the Echo marks
the twenty-fifth ye.u of the commencement

of the Wilmot Union Free High School. Year
by year, step by step, from 1903 to 1928, this
school and its reputation have grown. Year
by year, step by step, each class has added
traditions, has established records, that should
stand forever as memorials and inspirations to
future clas:;es. Lest these treasured happenings be forgotten, we have attempted to
record them in this publication.
To all of you who peruse these pages, we
invoke the spirit of by-gone days to com\!
upon you and recall to you the pleasant
memories of your schoolmates and the happy

remembrances of your school life which are
revealed to you in the pages of this boolc
The staff wishes to thank those who hav~
co-operated and who have helped to make thi.5
project--the Alumni number-a success.

-The Echo Staff

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:JOHN;\:(, E. MULDER

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~h~se k,in·d)Y inf1uence' ~-nd gentle, guidance have led us in
"';)-~e;.tat~-~of wis~?~;}a.Ad inspir~?· -~·s to higher ideals;

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Ou~'-friend and 'f()_v.nselqr, .:tn;t_c imd sincere, whose untiring
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;- . d.~V.-otion td; p:l-if1dples has w);m~ the respect and admiration of
,.{,students, "fel~_):"'::reachers~ :J,_rl'd parents alike;

lfJ'HN E. MUiif?.ER, • , •
A devotep_-·-;stu~~riti,bod)r gratefully dedicates this volume,
the Echo_ 6£ 1928. -, 'i

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I see a great forest of bcauriful trees;
Trees that were made by God.
I see a road winding through the trees,

And bushes and goldenrod.
The trees are rnen StlCCessful in life;
The bushes arc men that have failed;
The flowers are friendships th:Jt give us the fight

To follo\v the lonely trail.
The lives of the trees are guides on the way;
The road is the means to the goal;
Without flowers and trees and bushes that sway

The way wot1ld be hard to unfold.
The name of the road is "Chnacter;"
By it we pass safely among men,
Bur gt1idanc:e can never be given by flowers,
If lost-we're dependent on them.
Let's learn a lesson from the forest and road
Let's develop the road and grov.•l
Of the flowers and bushes it's well to know,
But Nature will care for her own.

-Morris

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Silver Lake, "\Viscmu;in

MR. R, C. SHOTLJH, Cirri,
VVilmot, Wisconsin

MR. GEORGE DEAN, Trcmurc1
Bassett, Wisconsin

For efficient and careful management to insure a successful school, a primary
prerequisite is a capable school board, In Mr. Otto Schenning, Mr. R. C Shotliff, postmaster, ;1nd Mr. George Dean, hardware merchant, the \Vilmot Union Free High School
has been fortunate in having a board which fulfills all the qualifications to the letter.
By their splendid interest in the school, ever-rc:-~dy cooperation, and untiring efforts
they have done much to make the school stand out as one of the best. To them th~
students and teachers extend their most gr:1teful appreciation.

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Berncice Harm

Ma<y Daly

Emerson Schmnlfeldt

Wylanta Haggerty

Thlrc :!ldru ~taff
Editor~in -Chid

Berneice Harm

Associate Editor

Mary Daly

Managing Editor

Emerson Schmalfeldt

Advertising Manager

Wybnta Haggerty

Circulation Manager

Bernard Hockney

Senior Class Editor

Ruth Stoxen

Alumni Department

Gladys Bufton, Frances Reynolds

@IL' liidru ~taff

Organizations

Lester Bufton

Through the many laboring hours spent by the members of the staff and the

Athletics

Deane Loftus

faculty in attempting to produce a true portrayal of the life and activities of Union Free
High School, we have SlJCceeded in turning out this edition, the 1928 Echo,

Humor

Malcolm Dalton, Irene Haase

Music

Norman Jedele

Dramatics

Norton Bassett

Art

Gladys Miller

Snapshots

Alice McDougall

Junior Class Editor

\Vinsor Madden

Sophomore Class Editor
Freshmen Cb.ss Editor
Judging Team
Typist

lola Harn.1

Hazel Sebold

Each officer of the staff was selected according to ability and fitness for that
position. Each one ]us tried to do his best in his certain section of the book in order
that every reader might feel that he had taken part in the various undertakings of the
school rather than to have merely read them.
I cake this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all contributors

and helpers.
Editor-in-chief,

BERNEICE HARM

George Richter
Esther Kanis

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Miss Ruby E. Bice
Milwaukee

State

Miss Olive M. Hope

Teachet·::;'

lt1Hwuukee

State 'l'eachers·
College
Primary Grades

College
Principal uf Grades

''Sbc bm; many turmclcss

"In her 'twas natural to
jJ!casc/'

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Miss J\'Iinnie M. Hansen
\Vhitewater State Teacher~o·
C'otnmercial

Miss A vis C. Meyers
White"·ater State Teachers'
College

"\l,'lifb z·im am/ wajJ tbt~t

Subjects: History, English

College
Subjects:

mal~.c things go,
Ami worlb tbtrf makes us
like her/'

(First Semester)

SENIORS

"Imlustry makes all !bing~
Ct/S)I."

Mr. Marlin M. Schnurr
Univel'sity ot \Visconsin, R S.
Subjects: Agri<:ulture, Sc.;ieuc·e

"HajJjJy tho' married.''

Mr. John E. Mulde1·
La CrusJ:;e State Teachers' Collegf:
State University of Iowa
.Priucipal of High School

Subjects:

Mathematics, Latin

''Our ldral."
Mr. Carrol J. \\'fei gel
La Crosse State Teachers' College
University of Iowa, B. A.
Subjects: History, English
(Second Semester)

'Tor be is a jolly good ff'llow"
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BASSETT, NORTON, B,ssett,
Hi-Y Club 4; Gl·ee Club 3, 4; Echo Staff

Glee C'lub 1, 2, 3.
nS/x's more of ti fa! her Ibm; is smpcc!nl."

HAGGERTY, WYLANTA, Fox River,

"Bull"

MEMLER, JOHN, Wilmot
r'Gertie''

Band 1, 2; Hi-Y Club 4; Basket Ball 1, 2. 3, 4--Captaiu 4; Base Ball 2, 3, 4;
Agricultnre Judging Team 3, 4.

"Aftmly in btt~ring, honest and fru(', tbe world hatb nn•d of mt'n likr you.''

"Wy"

Entered as .Jnnior from Gays Mills,
Glee Club 3; Pepper Club 3, 4; Vice President of Senior Cla:1s; Echo Staff; Salutatoriau.

"Tix lxm·t to concchc, tbc tmdcnlandhz,~ to direct, and tbc btlnd to execute."

HARM, BERNEICE, Spring Grove, Illinois

Hi-Y Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Basket Ball 2, 3, 4; Base Ball 2, 3, 4-Captain 4

".Many grraf men were b,Hhful yuutbs."

"All grealme!l are tf)'ing, and I don't feel wt•l! myself."

GAUGER, GERTRUDE, Wilmot,

"Roy"

MADDEN, LEROY, Wilmot
'tBassett''

''Birdie''

Enterefl as Junior from Burlington, \Vis.
Glee Ciub 3; Pep]!2r Club 3, 4; Presitleut of Semor Cla,.,s; Echo Staff; Valedictorian.

"Tbc girl to do bcr duty, and u1xrc to find bcr equal 'hl'011ld be bard to tel("

REYNOLDS, FRA"'CES, Richmond

Glee Club 2, 3: Pep.per Club 4; Echo Staff

"Atblctirs, studies, social whirl, all belong to Ibis cbarming girl."

RICHTER, GEORGE, Twin Lakes

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CavaliPr Club:~; Hi-Y Club 4; Basket Ball 2, ::l, 4; Base Ball 2, 3, 4
Agriculture Juclging Team-±; Echo Staff.

"Tbcre surrly must be some b!lfd worlz iu him, for 11011(; bas ner come out/'
llnnd 1; IH-Y Club .J.; Base B:lll :l.
Agricnltm·e .Judging

HOCKNEY, BERNARD, Silver bke
Cavalier Club 3; Hi-Y Club 4, President; Basket Ball BuRiness Manager 4; <\gricultnre
Judging Team, 4; Ecbo Staff 4.

t'Ob fcll~nt.·s! bJ.ft if's grr<lf to be i11 lou."

''Clwt"

RUNYARD, CHESTER, .Antioch, Illinois
Basket Dall 2, :1, 4;
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"He sloojJ~ to 1tofbi11g-but !be door."

SCHMi\LFELDT, EMERSON, Sihec Lake

'"Bud''

DmH1 1. 2, :1: Wee Cluh 4: ('aval10t' Clnh 3; Hi- Y Club

KANIS, ESTHER, Wilmot

"And still
Tbat one

Glee Club 2, 3; Pepp<~r Club 4; Echo Staff.

"Nel't't idle n momf'uf, but thrifty ami thoughtful of otbcl'S."'

McDOUGALL, ALICE, Wilmot

1, 2, 3;

Ba:-;e DalJ 2. 3, 4; Basket Ball 2. :-\, 4. :Manager 4;

"A/ish"

Glee Club 2, 3; Pepper Club 3, 4; Secretary of Senior Class; Echo Staff.

"Tbo' she looks so bewitchingly simple, yet !/Jere's mischief in et'cry dimjJ/e.»

and still the U-'OIIdcr grew,
couid carry a!! be lz1tdt'."

"Tiny"

STOXfi\\ R lJTH, Bassett, \Viscon.sin
Glee Club 1, 2. .'1. L

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~l'ltior Qilnss ~is~
President
Secretary and Treasurer

. . Berneice Harm
Alice McDougall

Class Colors: Blue and White.
Class Motto: ••\Ve Finish to Begin.''
Class Flower: American Beauty Rose.

Twenty-five years had elapsed since I left the U. F. H. S., and this year on my
annual vacation, I planned to return to my old haunts. I walked into a waiting-room on
New York's busy thoroughfares to inform my pilot. that I was ready to leave. The
pilot was the inventor of a combination weed-(.'1.\tter and airplane which would rise
dircctlv into the air from the street. His next :ttnbition was to cross the Pacific. His
son, B~rnard, who accompanied him, sent my thoughts back to a girl in the Junior class

of 1928.
Should a complete history of the hundreds of activities of the Class of 1928
during their four year sojourn within the Union Free High School be written, it would
include a volume of happy events, too innumerable to mention. In only a small way
can a few of these be included in this story.
In the fall of 1924 there appeared for enrollment the largest class ever to enter the Wilmot school. They numbered twenty-seven in all, and not unlike other Freshmen, they were clumsy, awkward, frightened, and as green as Erin. Gradually they
made themselves a part of the school. After three weeks of continuous but harmless
maltreatmnt at the hands of a merciless group of sophomores, these timid yearlings had
imbibed enough class spirit to decorate a float which carried off third honors at the West
Kenosha County Fair. As freshmen do, they spent a great amount of time in study. In
:fact, some studied so diligently that at the end of this year fourteen decided that they
had become saturated with knowledge, and failed to return the following semester.
As sophomores, these survi,·ing thirteen shook off the bonds of timidity, and
whenever they were not too much preoccuiped with their daily tasks, gleefully administered punishment upon the incoming freshmen. Thirteen proved to be an unlucky number for them, since they were forced to be content once more with a third prize float at
the fair. Among the highlights of the year was a most successful party for :the purpo.~e
of initiating their inferiors, the freshmen. They also admitted a small increase in knowledge during the year.
Junior roll-call brought forth a brighter outlook with the appearance of two
newcomers, Berneice Harm and Wylanta Haggerty. A more serious attitude prevailed
among the classmates now, which was manifest in a first honor float, representing the
c.!ass motto, ..Rowing, not drifting." Climaxing a brilliant year was a most successful
Junior Prom, with a beautifully decorated gym, and music by Millar's Orchestra of
Woodstock.
All too soon did the fourth year come and go. Only then did the classmates
of four years begin to look forward with regret to the closing of their high school days.
They completed their careers in a fitting manner, by staging very successfully the class
play, "'\~'hat Happened to Jones/,
RUTH STOXEN '28

Resting easily in my private compartment, I took by chance a book from the
library, entitled .. How to Attain Beauty," w.ritten by none other than Ruth Stoxen.
Tiring of reading, I gazed down at the land, and saw a farm with fields of
yellow flowers. It was a beautiful sight, and I instructed my pilot to drop at once.
Health-giving sunflowers were raised by this progressive farmer, Mr. John Memler. As
I chatted with him, who should drive up but lvlr. Schnurr, looking the same as ever, except that he now drove a Chevrolet sedan.
As we were ascending again, I saw on a bill poster that Esther Kanis was a
candidate for Register of Deeds. I knew that she would be successful in her work because of the. experience gained in the U. F. H. S. as recorder of attendance.
On our next stop at Trevor, I recognized in a tall man with a valise, making
h,is way down the street, the village physician, Dr. Runyard. Rumor said he was applying for his third divorce. I quickly left for Wilmot, where I found the U. F. H. S. unchanged. Entering the gym I heard the coach, George Richter, venting his wrath on a
a slim youth in baseball togs. The youth bore a faint resemblance to Mr. Mulder.
~'Revenge is sweet," said George.

George said much of our mutual acquaintances of other days. Miss Hansen,
though married, was still a commercial teacher. Leroy Madden was having remarkable
!>ucccss as a ladies' barber. He never failed to talk of his two sons who were competing
for the same guard position on the basketball team, and also for catcher on the baseball
team. Emerson Schmalfeldt was a great political leader, rivalling the po"rer once held
by ,LaFollette. He and his wife and children, Oswald and Henriett<l, were now visiting
relatives in Twin Lakes.
On my return to New York, I stopped at the Herrick Engineering Company
.
She had become married
through the Matrimonial Bureau of Gertrude Gauger. After a most pleasant visit~ I
reached New York in time to see those stage celebrities, Bassett and Reynolds, and recalled a vocatiOnal topic written several years before in Civics dass.

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t!l Chtcago to see my little chum of 1928, Alice :[\.1cDougall.

WYLANTA HAGGERTY, '28
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"WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES"
by George H. Bmadhurst
.lin Original Farce in Three Acts
Fridar Evening, M:1y 18, 1928
Cast of Characters

Tones, Who Travels for a Hvmn-book House
Ebenezer Goodly, A Profcss~r of Anatomy
Antony Goodly, Bishop of Ballarat
Richard Heatherly, Engaged to Marjorie
Thomas Holder, A Policeman
W'illiam Bigbee, An Inmate of the S:anitorium
Henry Fuller, Superintendent of the Sanitorium
Mrs. Goodly, Ebenezer's Wife
Cissv, Ebenezer's Ward

~1~r}oric
r\: Ebenezer's Daughters
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Alivina Scadight, Mrs. Goodly's Sister
Helma, Swedish Servant-girl

Norton Bassett

Bernard Hackney
George Richter
Emerson Schmalfeldt
Chester Runyard
John Memler
Leroy Madden
Berneice Harm
Alice M':Dougali
.\ Wylanta Haggerty
I Frances Reynolds
Esther Kanis
Ruth Stoxen

After much deliberation, the three act comedy, "\Y!hat Happened to Jones,"
was selected as the Cbss Play in 1928. As usual, the gymnasium was taxed to cap:~.citr
for the occasion, and the play \vas presented with a high degree of success,
The story is laiJ in the J1ome of Ebenezer Goodly, who with his w:ife, is pre~
paring to entertain his brother, the 1lishop of Ballarat, from Australia. On the evening
preceding the arri,,aJ of the bishop, Mr. Goodly <md Richard Heatherly, who is engaged
to Goodly's daughter, lvlarjorie, attend a boxing match. The illegal performance .is
raided by the police, but the above two escape by sliding down a rain spout.

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A man named Jones escaped with them into Mr. Goodly's home. When th"'
police follow him there, he <1ssumcs the role of the bishop, and stays for the night. He
is presented to Goodly's wife, daughters, and ward as the bishop, and immediately falh
in love with Cissy, the ward. Humorous situations prevail when ]ones attempts to explain conditions in Australia, and more complications arrive when the real bishop and an
escaped lun:~.tic arrive. These three have a difficult time proYing their identity, but the
play ends to the gene1·al satisfaction of all concerned.

NORTON BASSETT '28
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In the fall of 1925 twenty-three excited and eager Freshies entc1·ed the portals
£ ihe dear, old U. F. H. S. They were a very bright looking group, and, perhaps it would
be well to mention, very sure of themselves. Yes, they were very sure of themselves
un-til they came into the assembly, where all the upper classmcn \vere awaiting them.
The first day of school was short, and they wefe not bothered much, but as the days
wore on, how those Seniors and Sophomores ludssed them.
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After they were in school for about a month, their principal, Mr. Mulder, announced th:.H they would soon have initiation. Wcrried looks passed over many of their
'±:tc'e~ but Mr. Mulder made them feel better by saying that very few had been killed

the year before, so they might have a chance of escaping.
After initiation, school began to be more organized and they became ac-"
c'_i.tstOmcd to the routine, swiftly adopting the tricks of the upper classmen.

There were many students in the clas'i who possessed talent in music and
_~l:t_hletics. Some of the girls joined the Glee Club and kept it up when they were
Sopb~~ores. This year it is a mixed Glee Club, and some of the boys have joined.

'j\rthur Bloss, Lester Bufton, \Vinsor Madden, Dean Loftus and Norman Jedele showed
(tti1aikab!c ability in phying basket-ball. They have worked hard and Arthur, Lester
;:tnd-\X'insor have attained, in their Junior year, a place upon the first team. Deane Jed
the-· second team to numerous victories, and the dassm:ltes of these boys are justly proud
of rhem.

Upper Row-Lyle Pacey, Earl Blood, Winsor Madden, Gordon Dix, Deane
Loftus, and Norman Jcdcle.
Center Row-Malcolm Dalton,
Clinton Voss, Norma Elfers, Arthur Bloss,
and Lester Bufton.

They returned the initiation with a very successful party for the So phs, and
they were entertained at a party, given by the Seniors. This year they arc working on
the· PtOm and mean to make it a success.

Lower Row-Zona Newell, Naomi Elison, Loretta Hazelman, Miss Meyers,
Gladys Miller, Gertrude Berry and Mary Daly,

\Xlhen the Pepper Club v.as organized~ m:my of the girls joined and helped to
bring about a spirit of cooperation and friendliness.

<!!bos ®fficero
President

Gladys Miller

Vice-president

Lester Bufton

Secretary and Treasurer

Class Motto: "Deeds not Words.''
Class Colors: Red and White.

Class Flower: Red Rose.

Gordon Dix

The Class of '29 has gained many scholastic honors. Many of the students
repeatedly carried five subjects and succeeded in· getting upon the Honor Roll.
Latin Class is brgely composed of Juniors, which is a tribute to the class, as it is a
hard sub jeer. The boys also have made splendid records in Agricub.ue, They
to Madison to enter into contests, and their work was highly praised.
A few of the students have fallen alo11g the roadside, but the m:1joriry of them
;;i·c still stri\'ing for their go:1l, althot1gh their faithftll teachers have given up hope fo~·
th~m .many times.
They are phoning a very busy and eventful Senior year, and though each and
eVer~,~ one of them will regret to part from the school v.'here their happiest days were
~pcllt, they will have the satisfaction of knowing that they have :1ccomplished the tas.k
whkh was set before them.

MARY DALY '29
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The Class of 19 3 0 entered the Union F rce High School as one of the smallest
groups in years, numbering only eighteen. But among the group were some who were
bv no means small physically, and the sight of the:>e strapping youths must luve brought
j~y to the heart of the basketball coach on the first day of school.
A particularly aggressive sophomore cbss made life miser:~blc for the nc\.,·comcrs for ~everal weeks. lt was a thoroughfy frightened group of freshmen who assc~Hbled in the gymnasium one Friday evening for the purpose of being initiated, but
with the exception of a few broken necks and four or five fractured skulls, all escaped
~adder but wiser.
The new class became immediatelY active in school activities. Several of the
girls attached themselves to the newly ofgo~nized Pepper Club, and others became as~
sciCiated with the Glee Club. Three of the boys aspired for the basketball squad, and
Kermit Schreck, a husky lad who had been a member of the second squad while still a
'grad~ student, performed with such capability that he earned a letter in his first year.
A- glance at the records will show that this feat has been accomplished but very few
times ·previously. Ervin Rasch won a regular berth on the second team,
The class was very successful in offering a Christmas Party in honor of the
so'phomores, The gymnasium was very prettily decorated, presents were given to all,
a-rtifga'mes and dancing furnished entertainment.

First Row-Arthur Fiegel, John Haggerty, Kermit Schreck, Miss Hansen,
Ervin Rasch, John Freeman.
Second Row-Dorothea Kaphengst, Irene Haase, Myrtle Davis, lola Harm,
Helen Schcnning, Eleanor Ehlert.

Qilass ®ffit<rs
President

[rene Haase

Vice-. president

Eleanor Ehlert

Secretary and Treasurer

lola Harm

Class Motto: "To the stars through difficulties."
Class Colors: Blue and Gold.

Unfortunately the ranks of the class were thinned out even more at the begi.Iu-i.ing of the second year, and the sophomores no\v h:~ve distinction of being the smallest dass in years.
Most of the boys became charter members of the Hi~ Y Club, and the girls
c,ontinucd their activities in the Pepper Club and the newly formed mixed Glee Club.
paskctball again claimed three of the members, Kermit Schreck winning a regular berth
as rig}lt forward, and performing consistently well all season. Next year he will be a star.
Late m the season Ervin Rasch was added to the first squad, and participated in a number of games. Ervin is looked upon as the regular center next season
.In the spring baseball claimed the attention of the same two boys, Rasch play·
at first base. His long hits brought joy to his classmates. Schreck
w:ts a regular outfielder.
trtg unusually well

!he fine spirit of the class was largely aided by the careful and capable guidanCe of Miss Hansen, who acted as class adviser. The members haYe set a high standard
of achievement for the coming two years, and are eagerly looking forward to that happy
day when they will hear the glad words, "Congratulations, Class of 1930! \Veil done!'.

lOLA HARM '30

Class Flower: Yellow Rose.

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Midst shouts of derision and cries of ridicule, eighteen freshmen shyly found
places in the assembly on the first school day of September, nineteen twentyseven. And what a day it was! For the timid eighteen found seats in the proper section
of the room, and remained in them, fearing that each false move would bring forth
mockery from the horrid upper-classmen.
Registration \Vas an Mdeal, for each student was required to make his way
down the aisle, over books and feet purposely placed as obstacles, to the next room. A
single misstep brought forth a volley of terrible shouts. And in the next room sat three
t;rim-visagcd pedagogues who demanded in solemn t0nes the names> ages, color, height,
~\'eight, and outstanding characteristics of each individuaL At length the terrible day
~lrcw to a close, and the thoroughly f1·ight'ened freshmen looked forward to better time~.
Gradually the punishment lessened, ::md school became a matter of routine
w_hich :was more pleasing and satisfactory. In a very short period the new class absorbed
:sc'nse of school and class loyalty, which was early shown in the class election. There
folio\\;cd that annual classic, the parade tJf the \Vest Kenosha Cotmty Fair. Aided and
:1dViSed by Mr. M. M. Schnurr, the infant class secured third prize on a float, which W.lS
a 'sou~·c'e of great satisfaction, since the reward came at the expense of their taunting
-'~Suf)Cr!ors,'' the sophomores.
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Second Row--Claudia Vincent, Ruby Davis, Winifred DeBell, Mr. Schnurr,
Hazel Sebold, Marjorie Van Lierc, Ruth Pepper.

Becoming now thoroughly acclimated to high school, the freshmen began
t•;igerly to participate in extra-curricular actiYities. With the :first call for basketbafl
culdidatcs, four of the class appeared and continued on the second squad throughout the
One, \Villiam Bernhoft, played regularly on the second team, and showed
ability to be taken as a member of the first squad on a number of occasions.
four boys competed in baseball, and \Villiam Bernhoft earned a regular berth
team as an infielder and utility pitcher.

Third Row-Winifred Schenning, Margarita Mil lager, Caroline Reynolds,
Myrtle Mickle, Elva Marks, Mildred StockwelL

The girls of the class turned their attention to the Pepper Club, and became
.lctivc in that organization, especially at the puty given in honor of the faculty.

First Row-Earl Elfers,
Charles Lake, WilJiam Engberg.

President

Vice- president
Secretary and Treasurer

Gail Platts, Lloyd Holtdorf, \Villiam Bernhoft,

Hazel Schold
Ruth Pepper
Myrtle Mickle

The close of the year found them a dass which has given promise of being
c;lp:tblc and industrious. The scholastic record is very high, and the class spirit is exccHc.t:tt. , The members of the class are looking forward to an even more successful
so'phomore year.
HAZEL SCHOLD 'JJ

Class Flower: L;!y of the Valley.
Class Color: Sky Blue and \Vhite.
Class Motto: "Big Oaks From Little Acorns Grow."

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MISS RUBY B!CE, PrincipaL
September, 1927, found thirty-four pupils to be seated in the upper grade
room with seating room for only thirty-three. Mr. Vincent soon came to the rescue.
and as a result one little sixth grader was treated to a desk and a chair placed
against the back wall. Fortunately no new members have been added to the happy

family.
The fifth grade has the distinction of being the smallest class in number as
well as in size. It is composed of but five members, Raymond Schold 1 Ella Grinder,
Ruby Memler, Vera Frank and Louis Ha~tman.
There arc several reasons w-hy the sixth grade should receive sp·ecial mention.
They arc the largest class in this department, twelve in number. One member
~arned the autographed picture of Colleen Moore for being the girl in Kenosha County

':who sold the largest number of Christmas seals. They have shown their ability an,J
mitiativc by the attractive programs they have put on in the Literary Society. Fern
McDougall, Irva Blood, Louis Gandt, Arthur Holtdod, Ruth Holtdorf, Dorothy Kanis,
Melvin Lake, Corcne Lake, Dorothy Wohlhart, H.1rold Gauger, Glen Pacey and
GCr'irude Nett form their ranks.
The seventh grade must not be slighted in the honorable mention column.
They are the only class in which the boys out-number the girls, and they have the best
attendance for the year. In their line up, one finds, Thomas Elison, Norman
~loyd Rush, Floyd Memler, John Sutcliffe, Ethel Blood, Ethelyn Albrecht, Susie
and Mary Schold.
Last but not least comes the eighth grade. Four of this class, Helen Loftus
Ruth Shotliff and Tom Brownell entered the fifth grade from the
room. Olive Grinder enrolled from the Kenosha city schools while they were
and Leonard \~'ard from Peotone, Illinois, the same year. Louie Rausch
seventh year from a Bristol rural school, while Arthur Hartman came
Louis, Illinois, in September 1927. When the yearly achievement and in·
were given all 8th graders in the county, six of the eight ranked near
county list.
Here is hoping that each one will be found enrolled upstairs next September
that' they will prove to be a real addition to the freshman class.

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A PEEP INTO THE MIRROR
OLIVE M. HOPE, Tc<1cber

And his eyes are black as night.
\Vilhnr Hush eats cornmeal mush,
And hi~ elothes are always tight.

., Paul Wohlhart carries loads of junk
And pluys as children wilL
Dale Kruckman learns his lessons well,
But his tongue is never stilL

Viola Kanis can read a piece,
Hut in num hers she falls down;
Ruby Holtdorf tries to dance,
Dut i~ dnmsy as a clowu.

George Rush's smile can be seen a mile,
He's .fat and round as a balL
Dorothy Schold is such a tiny tot
They call her "Mama Doll.''

Alvin Pagel chews his nails;
Hob Blood is sometimes late;
!<'rank \Yohlhart washes after nine
Or comes in awful state.

Frank Rausch is always up to snuff;
Wesley Holtdorf, a wee hit slow;
Mary Blooct can sing like everything,
Slle's only five, yon know.

Verne Pacey needs a whole big book

Geraldine Higgins grew up tall
Because l1er name's so big;
Donald Johnson eats so much
He's fat as any pig.

LorPI!ZO \Yinn is tall and thin

To mention half his pranks.

.Toe Rausch's lips can make more noise
Than when a Ford one cranks.
Uhotia Frank stays home from school
'Mot:>t every other day;
Herbert Gamlt will puff and 11ant
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something he must say

Irene White should be named "Red."
Everett Siedschlag's color's black;
June Pacey always beats the boys,
They just tag in her tracks.

1\IaiJel Johnson has white hair
~·fnd her back bends like a bow;
Hrirley Shot1iff whif:;pers lots
Bm _he's full of pep and go.

Ruthie Nett is "teacher's pet,"
We love to hear her laugh.
Frances Wohlhart laced her shoes,
But it's only done by half.

DorothY Buckley studies hard;
She- dearly loves to read.
lDdna Lake can write the best,
And all she lacks is speed.

Thelma Gauger ends the line
As you can plainly see.
The writer of this nonsense stands
Like a weeping willow tree.

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Here he is;-the combined janitor, ele~trician, plumber, mechanic and jackof-all-trades of the Union Free High. A story of the school life would indeed be in,.
complete without a brief account of Mr. Elmer Vmcent, ·who has acted as janitor for
the past eight years.

To say that Mr. Vincent is capable .is to spe:1k mildly. No matter what the
trouble, he is ready with the remedy. Broken windows, cold rooms, inefficient waterbubblers, and disorders of any nature re:::eive his immediate attention. When a needed
task is left to him, one need not worry that it w.ill be carried out to the letter. Night

and day he is on the job.

To stop here again would be an error. For Mr. Vincent supplies a something
to school life that cannot be omitted. No matter how bmy he is, no matter how many
things have gone wrong, he is alv;ays obliging and cheerful, eager to ex~hangc jokes
with reachers and pupils :dike. Among rhe students he is exceedingly popular becaus.c
of his kindly interest in all school activities. 1\"o hn fol!ows the fortunes of the
athletic teams with more interest, and in defeat or victory he is at hand with a word of
cheer for the boys. Among the reachers he has no enemies, for his interest is always in
their comfort.
Students and teachers alike express d1eir hearrfelt thanks to their good friend,

Mr. Elmer Vincent.
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In offering this Alumni Directory to the Alumni and friends of the Union
Free High School, we wish to express our appreciation to ail those who assisted us, for
without their efforts the directory would not have been so nearly complete. We
also wish to apologize for our inability to ascertain the whereabouts of every Alumnus,

but such was an impossible task. Time has scattered them far and wide; each has found
If errors have been made, we shaH be pleased if you will correct
them by notifying the high school office.

his own station .in life.

The Alumni Editors.

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To Wilmot High-and may she never die;
But as the years go by, and her grads increase,
And all are scattered far and wide,

May each one's heart be filled with mem'ries
They can ne'er forget;
Their Alma Mater calls them-Wilmot High.
Just twenty-five years ago, through the efforts of several enterprising men of
the community, occurred the establishment of the \\'ilmot Union Free High School. Of
course it was a very small high school, with but two teachers, but, at least it was a
school of which everyone was proud. Mr. A. P. Minsart was the first principal, and
and Miss Perdu was his assistant. IncidentaHy, .Mr. Minsart returned again as principal
several years later, but at the present time Ius fonaken administrative work to become the head of the science department of Wausau High SchooL
In 1912 it was decided to enlarge the school and reduce the burden of taxation
by increasing the size of tl1e district, which was nude ro include parts of Salem, Randalt,
and \\'lheatland townships, its present boundaries. T\','0 new teachers were added to the
faculty.
Tl1e Wilmot school has enjoyed a steady, substantial growth, with few intermissions. Occasionally changes were made for the better, until today the cuniculum is as
comprehensive and useful as that of any sm:ll1 school in the state. At first only academic subjects '\\'ere offered, but under Principal Squires occuned the installation of a four
yea1· agriculture course. During the principalship of R. S, Ihlenfeldt, the agriculture
course received an added impetus by being qualified under the Smith-Hughes bw,
·whereby the school receives a considerable :1mount of financial aid from the state.
In 1918 a home economics course was introduced and capably organi?:ed by
~Vfiss Ermine Carey. This proYcd :1 mos-t popubr and practical course, but w:~.s dropped
in 1926 because of a lack of interest, which was undoubtedly due to the instalbtion of a
£our year commerci:-~1 course. This w:1s orpnized by Miss Minnie Hansen,

(Continued)
The curriClllum now offers a good opportunity for a selection of studies by
students. Four years of English, two of m:lthematics, three of science, one of civics,
and two of history, are required for graduation.~ The four ye:-~r courses in both agricultu.rc and commercial work offer all the vocational 11.rork that is allowed a graduate fo.::
c<)llegc entrance. In addition a student may elect work in the social sciences, advanced
mathematics, and Latin.
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That one feature of the school which represents its biggest element of growth
i<>}hc gymnasium. Most everyone is familiar with the ways in which money was secured
tO build this structure. A complete story appeared in the 1925 Echo. The building
wili ·be a lasting memorial to the untiring efforts of the man who did most to bring
., ·;· :~h.~>Ut·thc edifice, Mr. R. S. Ihlenfeldt, fanner principal of the school. Nor can the
· i'plCrJdl~.coopcration of all who helped be forgotten;-namely, those who circulated the
fiJ:,St petitions, those public spirited citizens who so willingly loaned their money without
interest, those fine women who labored so unselfishly each year of the fair and donated
to the gym, the high school organizations which gave entertainments, and a
people who did their bit,-to all these is the Wilmot gymnasium a monusay that the gym has satisfied is incomplete, for scarcely a week passes in
it is not put to use for a worthy purpose. It is not an unusual happening to
hundred people gathering within it for some wholesome entertainment.
Thus, after twenty-five years of slow but uninterrupted progress stands th:!
JipiOJ1.Frec High School of 1928. Could the old walls of the school building talk, what
l~or each class that has gone out has
left Irs·rccords, its indelible mark in history, a goal for future classes. Tradition is that
;'·iil£a~·gible something that makes one proud of associations, that makes one proud to be 3.
,~.Ll.duate of the school. And scattered far and wide arc \X'ilmot graduates, each of
\vhomcarries forever a tender thought for Alma Mater,

:1, h.~~tof prized traditions they would send forth.

Each of the graduates has found bis own st;.ttion in life, a worthy one. Many
still itl. the community, improving it by their presence, some of them have even
back to do for others the same as their teachers did for them. A few have beWell known, wealthy, even famous, hLtt most are qu~!y engaged in their daily
A11 arc kind and courteous, and a credit to their schooL All are willing to exa fe\\' words about the happy days spent in hi.gh schooL
Unfortunately the activities of the Alumni Association have ceased. Business
and life its~lf make impossible frcqlJCnt meetings of an organization of this
1t a gala day it would be if all could return some day, or even if the1·e could
representatives of at least each grad1.1ating class. At any rate, there should b~ an
and into.::restcd Alumni organization in the school.

QJJass of 1926
Florence Bloss
Florence Fiegel

President
Secretary and Treasurer

Attc~ufing Ullil•ersity uf Wiscomin, Madison

Salutatorian; Pres. of L. A. 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Gle'e Club 1, 2, 3;
President of Class 1, 2; Class Play 3, ~!; Echo Staff :3.

uTell me if s/)(' ·was not designed, !be eclipse ami glory of bcr kind."

P)\Ci:T; RUTH

EmjJIO)"ed at W'isnmsi11 TelcjJbone Compa11y, 1Vilmof
Echo Staff 3; Class Play 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Treasurer of Class 2.
t'Best she is li!utf ·wbo is alike to all."

fLORENCE

Attending Unizwsity of W'isconsin, Madison

2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Basketball 4; Class Play 3, 4; Echo Staff 3; Class Pres. 4

"Six's not a flou.Jt•r, sbe's not a pearl, but .d](''s a jolly, ali t~rouml girl."
Attmding Whitewater Normal
4; Treasurer of Class 1, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Class Play 4; Echo Staff 3.

tongue u>itbin my lips I rein, for wbo talks mucb must talk ht t•,du.H

REYNOLDS, HELEN

At Home

Class Play 2, 3, 4; Secretary of Class 2.

rrrhc bour was set, f/){' matcb was made."
I::UBKEMAN, HAZEL

Atteudiug Northu•odem Unil•ersity, Ewnston, Illinois

Class Play 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Echo Staff 2.

wears a brou/ of care, but al-ways bas plenty of smiles to spare."
ETHEL

Attending Uuiversity of Wiscomin, Madison

Play 4; Secretary of Class 3; L.A. V. P. 4; Basket Ball 4; Glee Club 3, 4.
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A joll)', all around girl, always doing bcr [e,,cl best."
Employed at W'iscomin Telep!Jonc Cr). Office, Kellosba

Graduate of Kenosha College of Commerce
Class Secretary and Treasurer 4: Class Play 4; Echo Staff 3.

nsbe r1ws ber modest quiet race; ber 1t'!1)1 -wim friends in n·ery place."
Em ploycd in Cbictrgo
Class Play 4; Basketball l\'Janager 4

rrA lion in a den of Daniels."
Teacbcr of Piket'ille Srbool, Keuosba County
Graduate of Whitewater State Teachers' College.
Yaledictorian; Presi11ent of Class 3; Class Play 4; Echo Staff 2

"No matter wbat tbe question, she always b,u/ tlx amwer!'

Ruth Pacey
Florence Bloss
Beatrice Dalton
Facultv in
Helen Reynolds
Hazel Lubkeman
Cent~r
Ethel Hahn
Florence Fiegel
Kenneth Larwin
Irva Dowell
Ruby Brandes

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Teacher of Fox Scbool, Kwosba County
Graduate of Rach1e-Kenosha. County Training SchooL
Glee Club 2; Clas::; Play 4.

"A mtriden so dark am! entnmcing, crcccdingl)' fond of dancing."

<lllass of 1927
President
Secretary and Treasurer

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Donald Tyler
Leo Leiting
Attending Marquette Vflh·ersity, Milwaukee

·cfass p 1;esident 4; Secretary of L. A. 3; President 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4;
Track 3; Class Play 3, 4; Cavalier 4.

•;\r /xn in !be course of human n•ents, it becomes 11ccessary to bluff-let us bluff."
FC)RSTER, FRED .
Atte~uling Unit 1crsity of Wiscomin, Madison.
CJa.s:; Play 3, 4; Track 3; Cavalier President 4; Basketball Manager 4.
HJ1t arguing, too, tbc j>ar~ou owned hii skill,

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For e'fn tbougb vanquisl)('d br could arg11e still."
STENSEL, LAWRENCE
Attending University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Echo Sta:II 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pla}~ 4.

MCDOUGALL, LYLE

uA qtliet type of good, t'aruest man/?._ind."
Attending Marquette Unit,nsity, MilwaukC'e

Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Captain 4;
Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Class Play 4.

uHe's little, but tbere's mucb in tbat little;
It's quality, not quaufi/)1, tbat makes tbe man."
Employed in Office of County SujJerintendent, Kenosb,l.
1, 3; Baud 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Echo Staff 2;
· Club 1, 3, 4.; Basketball 3; Pepper Club 4.

and kind-bere's a lass you om'! always find."
Attending College of Commerce, Kenosba.
Glee Club 1; Cluss Play 4.

ALICE

"S/](' is a firm believer in tbe power of silence.''
Attending Rtrcine-Kenosba County Training Scboof.

Entered from Marinette High School 4; Class Play 4,

"Sbe bas no faults, or I no faults can spy."
Attc11ding Downer College, Mi/1t,•au/uc
1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3, 4;
Play 1, 3, 4; Basketball 3: Pepper Club 4
ym1r sbare, in makiug you as brilliant as you are fair."

At Home.

Class Play 2, 4; Judging Team 2, 4; Cavalier President 4,

HBeware, I may yet do .wmetbi11g sensational."
CHARLES
Attending Unh'ersify of Wliscousin, Madism'-·
Orchestra 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4;
Echo Staff 2; Cavalier 4; Judging Team 4.

r'Witb ambition fitting him for any place.,
Attending Uuh'ersity of Wi.'iconsill, Madison.
3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Captain 4; Track 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4;
Cavalier 4; Class Secretary 4; Judging Team 4.

Don Tyler
Fred Forster
Lawrence Stensel
Lyle McDougall
Gladys Bufton
Florence Dalton
Alice Randall
Ruth Barber
William Fiegel
Charles J urevick
Leo Leiting
Grace Sutcliffe
Eugene Frank

"Smiles, smiles, um•nding smiles, iu radiant lines for miles and miles."
GRACE
Employed by Telepbone ComjJany, Cbiettgo.
2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Pepper Club 4; Echo Staff 2; Basketball 3.

uwomell's gla11CCS exjJreSS -wbaf !bey do 110f speak.""
FRANK, EUGENE
Employed tlf \Fiscomh; Gas and Electric Company, W'ilmot,
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Captain 3;
Bas-eball 2, 3, 4,-Captain 3; Track 3; Class Play 2, 3, 4.

"If !bey had only let poor Adam's rib alone, m-v worries -would be less."

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W:4c lJirst ~railuatiug Oilass--lgns

(Then and Now)

(Then and Now)

ROSA M. BUFTON-Graduate of Whitewater Normal. Completed one year
of work at Marquette University towards P. H. D. degree. Taught; Fox River, Wilmot
Graded School, and Science Department of the Kenosha Junior High School System.
GRACE M. CAREY-Wilmot, \Visconsin. Completed Junior College year
Mt. St. Joseph Col1ege, Dubuque, Iowa. Graduate of Milwaukee Normal. Taught; Liberty Corners, Kenosha Graded School, Union Free High School. At home.
HELEN CAREY DOBYNS-At home until marriage to Wallace Dobyns in
1911. One son, Gene. Resided in Trevor, Waukegan, and now Quincy, Illinois. Active
in church and social affairs.
LILLIAN E. DARBY-Valparaiso, Ind. Graduate of Whitewater Normal.
Taught; Camp Lake, Wilmot, 7 years grade teacher in Edmunds, Washingon. Went to
Astoria, Oregon; Special Music Teacher. Entered American Conservatory of Music,
Chicago, graduated with degree B. M. in Public School of Music. Taught one year at
Baker, Montana. 1922 went to Valparaiso where she is Supervisor of Public School
Music in City Schools and students in practice teaching and observation from the Valparaiso University. ~'ill stay one more year in Valparaiso, and then do University work,
aiming for a better position. Just refused position as grade supervisor, Klamath Falls,
Oregon,-second best position in state.

EDITH HATCH ALLEN-Green Valley, Illinois. Graduated Elgin High
1906. Rockford College. Graduated University Illinois, A. B. Degree, 1911.
Genoa High School, Genoa, Illinois. Summer 1912 toured England, France,
Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Married Paschal Allen of Green
Parent of six children. Farming. Chairman of Local Home-Bureau
years, takes an active part in local school and church affairs.
A. P. MINSART-Principal.

Now head of science department, Wausau

HENRY BLIM-Graduate of Chicago Law School. Attorney in Chicago.
LAURA LOFTUS FERRY-Kenosha, Wisconsin. Taught; Randall, Spring
~rOok, Kenosha County rural schools. 1912 married to Ray Ferry. Taught 10 years in
Lake County. Now teaching Lincoln School. west of Kenosha. Attended summer
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Anspach, Charles
Cook, A. C.
Hefferman, Jesse
Howlett, Irving
Carey, Ermine G.
Carey, Grace M.
Faber, Minnie \V.
Frances, Leona

Froggatt, Lillian M.
Hansen, Minnie
Hansen, Nancy G.
Jamieson, Lida A.

PRINCIPALS
Ihlenfeldt, R. S.
Minsart, Anton

Mulder, J. E.
TEACHERS
Kabele, Opal
Kortendick, Berneice V.
Lamb, Hilda J.
Leonardson, D. Natalie
Lewis, Sadie
Mellor, M;lton E.
Metcalf, Edith L.
Meyer, Avis
Peterson, Alta

f\lunmi ~t\rgister
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Phillipps, A. W.
Smith, A. J.
Squires, Benjamin

Porter, Catherine A.
Post, Laura U.
Purdue, Rosa M.
Ray, Dorothy
Reschke, Alfred
Schnurr, Marlin, M.
Weigel, Carrol J.
Zepp, Bertha E.

J\Iumni ~cgizter
1906
SADIE A. BOULDEN, Mrs. Madison Balentine, now residing in Minneapolis, Minn.
EDITH B. DARBY, teaching high school at Spokane, Washington.
MARIE MATTERN, nurse in Wesley Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
KATHERINE NETT, Mrs. Ross Schenning, residing in Silver Lake 1 Wisconsin.
ANNA PELLA, Mrso Fred Luedtke, residing in Kenosha.
1907
ALICE BUFTON, teaching in Spokane, \Vashington.
ALICE HATCH, Mrs. Eugene McDougall, living on a farm near Wilmot.
JOHN MORAN, mail messenger a.t Janesville, Wisconsin.
LYNN SHERMAN, married and living on a farm near Richmond, Illinois.
ETHEL M. WRIGHT, Mrs. T. Fuson, concert singer in New York.
LAURA MORAN, died in 1914.
1908
ARTHUR BLIM, dentist in Oak Park, Illinois.
EDWARD BOULDEN, engaged in the printing business in Chicago, Illinois,
MAUDE A. VINCENT, Mrs. Roy Murdock, living in Bristol, Wisconsin.
CHARLOTTA DARBY, Mrs. Walter Harrison, living on a farm in Ringwood, Illinok
ERMINE G. CAREY, recently went to New York where she is doing Social Service
work.
1909
MILTON BLIM, married, manager of the Hydrox Ice Cream Company, Honolulu,
Hawaiian Islands.
HAZEL HEGEMAN, Mrs. W. W.inn, living on a farm near Spring Grove, Illinois.
VERA LUBENO, Mrs. Charles Wyman, living in Chicago, Illinois.
LAWRENCE PEASE, working in Racine, Wisconsin.
\o/INN PETERSON, married, employed in the First National Bank in Kenosha, W-is.

1910
EARLE BOULDEN, employed in the electrical appliance building, Appleton, Wis.
ELSIE BUFTON, Mrs. Alver Hammerstrom, living in Billings, Montana.
EARLE M. DARBY, married, has a drug stOre in Grayslake, Illinois. He is also in the
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real estate business.
FLORENCE FADEN, Mrs. T. Fullylove, residing at Paddock's Lake.
ROLAND HEGEMAN, a druggist in Wilmot, ~'iscons.in.
BLANCHE KINREED, Mrs. W. Peterson, living in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
GEORGE VINCENT, married, operating a farm near Genoa City, Wisconsin.
1911
MABLE BUFTON, Mrs. M. Briggs, living in Milwaukee, \~'isconsin.

A:UGUST DROM, married and employed in Manitowoc, \X'isconsin.
HAl( OLD O'MALLEY, married and has a drug store in East Troy, Wisconsin.
MILDRED VINCENT, Mrs. Ray Paddock, living at Paddock's Lake, \Visconsin.
LEORA SHEEN, Mrs. George Vincent, living near Genoa City, \Wisconsin.
BLANCHE CAREY, attending the Moser Business College in Chicago, Illinois.
1912
R_ UBY. LUDWIG, Mrs. James Carey, living in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin,
RUTH JACKSON, Mrs. Fred Duffy.
rLORENCE HARTNELL, 1frs. Fred Richards, living at Salem, \Visconsin.
ROSCOE PEASE, married and living in Racine, w·isconsin.
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Gas and Electri<.::

BOWMAN, Mrs. A. Schlax, living in Bassett, Wisconsin.
PELLA.
DEAN, Mrs. Frank Luke, living in \"Vheatland, Wisconsin.
MADDEN, Californi·J.
KERHOFF, managing the home farm near Bassett, Wisconsin.
.....-Ln.r...c~···I'·:E VINCENT, farmer near Genoa City, Wisconsin.
LELAND HEGEMAN, married, living on a farm south of Wilmot.
~LARENCE WRIGHT, married, High School band instructor living at Lake Geneva,
Wisconsin.
JRA WHITE, died in 1926.
fRED SCOTT, married, operating the Scott farm near Antioch, Illinois.

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(Confinwdj

1915
HELEN DROM, Mrs. \X'illiam Prohl. living .in Mihvaukee, \\Tisconsin.
LUCILLE BURRITT, 1-'irs. Clarence \Vright, living in Lake Geneva, \Viscons.in.
BENJAMIN PROSSER, nurried, working in the Westinghouse ManuLH.:turing Company, Chicago, Illinois.
FRED HANNEMAN, mnried, employed in Milwaukee, \Visconsin.
VADA \VHITE, Mrs. W. CJ.irns, living on a brm west of \Vilmot.
EDNA LOIS, Mrs. Jerome Hortnet, li\'ing in _Fond duLac, \Visconsin.
VERNA ORVIS, Mrs. Ver!e Van !vieter, living in 1lilwaukee, Wisconsin.
EVA DARBY, Mrs. B. Doolittle, living in Gnyslakc, Illinois.
DAISY MICKLE, a stenographer in Montana.
BYRON PATRICK, married, living at Salem, \\''isconsin.
FANNIE BRUEL, Mrs. James Leonard, living in Chicago, Illinois.
1916

LILLIAN PANKIN, married li,'ing at San Franando, Cla.ifornia.
GLADYS KERKHOFF, teaching at Janesville, Wisconsin.
EDWIN JOHNSON, nurricd, doing office work at Nash Motors Company, Kenosh.r,
Wisconsin.
HUBERT SCHENNING, married, working in the Chrysler Garage, in Burlington, Wis.
1917
GRACE BOHRN, married, living l.n Chiogo, Illinois.
BLANCHE DALTON, teaching school in Kenosha, \'\lisconsin"
MARY DROM, Mrs. Harold Ellis, living in Antioch, Illinois.
EDNA DROM, living at home in Antioch, Illinois.
VERA HEGEMAN, Mrs. R, C. Burton, in Richmond, Illinois. A teacher of Home
Economics in the Richmond High School.
RICHARD KRUETZ.
AILEEN KERWIN, a stenographer at W'ells Company, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
URSULA KERWIN, Mrs. J. Tallofer, living in Chiloquin, Oregon.
FRANK MATTERN, married, working at Nash Motors Co., Kenosha, Wis.
ROY RICHTER, married, managing the Pure Oil Co., Semipoo, Texas. He is also a
member of a baseball team in Mexico.
MYRTLE SIEDSCHLAG, Mrs. M. Brinkman, passed away in 1927.
HERBERT SWENSON, married, engaged in busines~ in Kenosha.
!\1YRTLE WESTLAKE, Mrs. George Smith, living in \Vilmot, \Wisconsin.
WALTER WITT, married, working for the Stahl Company, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
1918

AILEEN MORGAN, living with her mother, Mrs. Ctua Morg:m, in Chicago, Illinois.
RUTH MORGAN, Mrs. H. Zoerb, living in Milwaukee, \X'isconsin.
MARGARET SCHMALFEI.DT, Mrs. Harold Ballcck, living at Long Beach, Cal.
DAY WICKS, married, working in Borden's Creamery, Chicago, I1linois.
KATHRYN MADDEN, Mrs. E. E. Ramsey, residing in Chicago.
EMILY SCHULTZ, Mrs. Meinke, living in Bassett, \Visconsin.

Jl.lunmi ~i{cgisfcr
(Confinunf)

1919

J\11BROSE MORAN, married, employed in Kenosha, \'Visconsin.
LA \X'RENCE FLEMING, engineer in Chicago, Illinois.
LA VESTER HANNEMAN, dentist at Milw.aukee, Wisconsin.
GERTRUDE HALLADAY, !drs. Herman Frick, living on a farm near Salem.
!920

HAROLD MICKLE, married, living in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. He works' for his
father in the stock yards at Trevor.
MADELINE SWENSON, nurse at the Suburban Hospit;tl in Oak Park, Illinois.
CLARA DROM, Mrs. Floyd Horton, living in Antioch, Illinois.
RICHARD CLAIRE, died in 1924.
RUTH DALTON, teacher at Hannon Graded School near Kenosha.
HELEN STOXENJ Mrs. E:1rl Thomas, living on a farm Jt Greenwood, Illinois.
IRVING CAREY, married, living at the Nippersink Lodge, Powers Lake. He is in tlw
electrical and plumbing business.
1921
GEORGIA BRUEL, Mrs. Arthur Pankin, living at Camp Lake, \\lisconsin.
ETHEL DALTON, te:1cher at the Lamb Graded School near Kenosha.
DORTHY DIXON, 1vlrs" Vivian Holtdorf, living in Silverbkc, \Visconsin.
VIVlAN HOELTDOERP, married, residing at Silverlake.
I YLE KERKHOFF, employed at the Electric Shop, Twin Lakes, W'isconsin.
VHtLIP KER\'V'IN, living at Union Grove, \Visconsin.
BERT SCHENNING, employed at Marslnll Fields, Chicago.
FLOYD \'V'ESTLAKE, managing a hrm near Camp Lake, \X'isconsin.
IRIS \X!JCKS, Mrs. Howard Richter, living a Twin Lakes.
LAURA \V'INN, Mrs. Henry Nulk, living in Spring Grove, Illinois.
ELMER SCHMAI.FELDT, employed at Twin Lakes.
1922

'!\1ARION BASSETT, Mrs. \Villiam Morley, living at Antioch.
JRMA BURRITT, Mrs. D. \X'icks, living in Chicago, Illinois.
SYLVIA DOWELL, attending the Whitewater State Teachers' College.
CAROLINE FERNALD, Mrs. S. Stoxen, living at Bassett, Wisconsin.
GEORGIANA HOFFMAN, l\frs. L Carey, living at Nippersink Lodge, Powers Lake,
Wisconsin.
CLAYTON STOCKWELL, salesman :1t the Studebaker Car Garage, Janesville, Wis.
STANLEY STOXEN, married, working for George Dean in the Hardware Store,
Bassett, \Visconsin.
ED\'\liN VOLBRECHT, at home on the farm, Bassett, \Visconsin.
PEARL VOLBRECHT, teaching school at Bassett.
RUBY WINN, Mrs. Arno Schmidt, living near Bristol, \'Visconsin.

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1923

ARTHUR FIEGEL, principal of the Hannon School in Kenosha, \Visconsin,
DORIS GANZLIN, teaching school at Slades Corners, \Visconsin.
JOHN KERWIN, attending the Automotive College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
MARY KERWIN, stenographer at Nash Company, Kenosha.
MARGARET MADDEN, Mrs, Leo Rauen, living in Chicago,
\VESLEY ORVIS, married, working at the American Brass Company, Kenosha.
LORETTA PEACOCK, Mrs, Thomas Madden, living in Rockford, Illinois,
MYRTLE SALVIN, Mrs. A. Schumacker, living in Kenosha.
LAURA STOXEN, Mrs. Marshal Williams, living in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
DONALD HERRICK, employed in Chicago,
1924

STANLEY BECKER, studying dentistry at the University of Illinois Dental College.
EDNA BRINKMAN, teaching school at Twin Lakes.
MELVIN BUFTON, attending the College of Commerce, Kenosha.
CYRIL DALTON, Mathematics teacher at the Beloit Junior High School.
EDNA FIEGEL, Mrs. W. Dahn, living at Kenosha.
GWENDOLYN GORMAN, Senior at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
MERTON HARTNELL, working in Chicago,
MARY HOFFMAN, teaching school in Fox River, Wisconsin.
RHODA JEDELE, teaching at the Oak Knoll School, Randall.
AILEEN MEMLER, at home at the present.
BEATRICE OETTING, senior at the University of 'Wisconsin, Madison.
ELVIRA OETTING, stenographer in the Capitol Building, Madison,
NORMAN RICHTER, employed in the Simmons Company, living at Twin Lakes.
IRMA SCHMALFELDT, teaching the Salem Mound School.
HAZEL STOXEN, Mrs. J. Andrieson, living at Galesville, \Wisconsin.

ATHLETICS

1925

MILWARD BLOSS, mail carrier on the Salem route.
CLARENCE LOTH, employed at the Wisconsin Gas and Electric Company, Wilmot.
ELMER LOTH, at home,
WALLACE MILLER, taking up an elecrtical course at Gruer, Chicago, Illinois.
ASTRID PETERSON, at home.
ELSIE RIEMAN, teaching at the Randall School, ncar Genoa City, Wisconsin.
ROSE RUSH, Mrs. Charles Fredricks, living in Paris, \Visconsin.
FRED SCHMALFELDT, working as a carpenter with his father.
MARGUERITE SCHUELKE, stenographer in Kenosha.
ELMER STENSEL, at home,
MARGARET STOXEN, at home with her parents, near Bassett.
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BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
President
Vice-president
Business manager
Assistant Business manager

John Memler
Deane Loftus
Bernard Hockney
Winsor Madden

Athletics in Wilmot High School took a sudden spurt in the spring of 1924
when Mr. Mulder became coach. Previously teams were very poorly equipped, and outside interest in school teams was passive. Today, athletics is an institution which is not

only self-supporting, but embraces the policy of "Athletics for All." Community interest is at its height, and on many occasions have three hundred excited fans packed
the gym for a basketball game.
The real sponsor of school sports is the Boys' Athletic Association. Membership is open to any boy in school, and for the past three years, every boy has seen fit to
become a member. Officers, elected yearly, are responsible for carrying on all business
and booking all games, with the assistance of the coach. The basketball manager,
Emerson Schmalfeldt, schedules games, and has charge of all equipment. He receives an official letter for his efforts. The constitution defines all rules of eligibility,
and impowers the athletic council, composed of all the officers of the club, with voting
letters to those who have earned them.
To create interest in other sports, the organization has sponsored several tournaments in boxing, volley ball and track. The boxing tournament aroused considerable
enthusiasm. Contestants were divided into four classes according to weight, a champion
being declared in each group.
The Jungle Volleyball League was decidedly successfuL A schedule of sixteen games was played by four teams: the Alligators, Giraffes, Kangaroos, and Hyenas,
captained respectively by Lyle Pacey, Norton Bassett, Ernest Schatteen, and Joh'l
Freeman. The last named aggregation, by virtue of losing only a single game, was
crowned champion.
A class track meet was held for the first time in the history of the school in
the spring of 1926. The necessary equipment was purchased by the athletic association,
and after weeks of training the meet was held. The Juniors were easy victors, 'scoring a
majority of first places, and scoring in every event. Lyle McDougall and Norton Bassett excelled in the dashes; Leo Leiting, Fred Forster, Charles Jurevick, and Donald
Tyler were the best distance runners; high and broad jumpers were led by Frank and
Memler; Frank and Dix, a freshman, in the poJe vault, while Tyler and Forster won the
weights.

BASKETBALL
No game has grown more in favor in the past decade than basketbalL The
\"X'ilmot teams have always been among the best in their class, and seldom have been
the years when they have failed to win at least half of their games. At present
the teams are as well equipped as any for miles distant, the suits being made of the very
best material, and each player is equipped with a cozy warming-up suit.
With the improvement in equipment has come impro,rement in the style of
play. When Mr. Mulder saw that Wilmot teams were decidedly lacking in size, he decided to make up for this handicap with speed and accurate handling of the ball. At
least six weeks early in the season were spent in long and tedious drills on the fundamentals of the game;-passing, dribbling, shooting, and pivoting. As a result, the
speedy little men were polished players, whose clever skill was always pleasing to
the fans. A rigid five man defense has formed no small part of the Wilmot success.

1926-27 SEASON
ln 1926-27 \Vilmot had wlut was cntlmsiastically declared to be the best
leam in the history of the school by many fans. Scu·ting slowly l.H'ltil the fundamenta!s were mastered, the ream developed into a smooth-working machine which won nine
cuns('cutive games, tasting defeat only once at the lunds of a \Visconsin high schooL
Some of the most impressive victories were over Genoa City, \Vaterford, and \Villiams
B:~), each of which went dmYn to defeat twice at the hands of Wilmot,
This fast team was composed of Lylc'McDoug::dl, captain, and Eugene Frank,
forwards, John Memler and Charles J1.11·evick, gu_ards, and Leo Leiting center. Eugene
Fl';lnk, a vetcnn of three years, led the scoring '\Yith 178 points in 13 g;unes, and v,r;1'>
ui,doubtc-dly the greatest forw:1.rd the school has ever known. His scoring efforts were
g~-·CJt!y ;1idcd by the fine pass\vork of McDougall and Leiring. Memler and Jurevick
were a classy pair of guards whose wod;;:, was a delight to behold, but who ·wreaked
ha\·oc upon the oppOnents' offensive attempts. George Richter was :m able substitute
forward.
1927-28

\\lith but one veteran, Captain ?vlcmler, left £rom the great team, Mr. 1vfulder
the new team from reser'-C material of the previous year. In the same mechodical
the bovs mastered the fundamentals of the game, and tbshed an offensive whici1
rime~ more brilliant than that of their pr~Jecessors. Too often it was lack of
which spelled defeat for them in the closing minutes of play.
· Regubr fonvards were Richter, Schreck, and Bufton; center, Runyard;
guards, lv1emlcr, Roy and \\/in.sor M:1dden. Bloss 1vas a utility player 'Nho alternated at
.t;uanl and forward. The regubr .<.eason resulted in an even break, with eight victorie-~.
.1t;ld :.s m:my defeats. At times the team rose to great heights, as was manifested in two
.Jccisivc Yictories over \Vaterford. George Richter and Chester Runy:lrd tied for scoring
huriors with -1US points each. Schreck was third and Captain Memler fourth.
Four regubrs gradu:tte, leaving llufton, \Y'insor JVhdden, Schreck, and Bloss,'

;1.~ ·a nucleus for next falL Bernhoft, Rasch, and Jedele arc men who will also be consid-

ered before a selection is made.
A word of commendation should be given to the second team, whose only n>
, ward is experience. \'forking faithfully amid jeers ~md hard knocks, they made the fin:t
what it was. Theirs is a true school spirit. The personnel of the second team was;
center; Bernhofr and Schmalfeldt, fot·wards; Loftus and Jedele, guardso

THE WATERFORD TOURNAMENT
After having packed away their st1its in moth balls, and enjoyed two weeks of
from training rules, the team accepted a last minute call to fill in a gap in the
I Supplementary tournament, Finding it impossible to return to mid .. season
boys entered the tournament only as a shell of their former team. They lost
game to the fast and husky Walworth aggregation, came back on the second day
to trounce Union Grove, but lost a heart. breaker to Menominee Falls, 18-17, on Saturday afternoon. Without doubt the boys would have defeated this team easily had they
been in condition. Incidentally, Waterford, a team which had been twice defeated by
\~'ilmot, won second place.
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FIRST TEAM
Back Row-Emerson Schmalfeldt, Manager; 'Vin.so1· Madden, Chester Runyard,

Coacb Mulder.
Front Row-Leroy Madden, George Hicbter, Captain John Memlcr,
Arthur Bloss, Lester BuftO!l.

PERSONNEL OF THE TEAM
Captain John Memler, guard; Leroy Madden~ guard; Chester Runyard, center;
Kermit Schreck, forward; George Richter, forward; \Winsor Madden, guard; Artht;;:
Bloss, guard; Lester Bufton, forward.

RECORD OF 1926-27 TEAM
Wilmot 6
Wilmot 18
Wilmot 56

Richmond 8
Genoa City 28
Union Grove 4

Wilmot 14

Kenosha Vocationals 16

Wilmot 21

Kenosb Mac\X'hytes 5

\Vilmot 17

Genoa City 14

Wilmot 18

\Vaterford 13

\Vilmor 22

\Villiarm Bay 18

RECORD OF 1927-28 TEAM
Wilmot 19
\Vilmot 20
\\lilmot 18
\\7ilmot 17
\'\'ilmot 30
W'ilmot 27
\X'ilmot 12
Wilmot 24
\\7ilmot 17
\Vilmot 28
\Vilmor 19
\\'lilmot 23
\Vilmot 25

\Vilmot 18

Genoa City 16

\X'ilmot 39

Kenosha Vocation:1ls 25

\Vilmot 1')

\'{/ illiams Bay H

\\''iimot 16
\'\!ilmot 19

\Vilmot 31

\Vaterford 19

\Vilmot ll

Richmond 17
\Villiams Bay 24

\X'fiilaims Ba)r 19
Richmond 26
Waterford 15
Union Grove 18
Genoa City 34
\Vaterford 22
Union Grove 18
Kenosha Vocationals 26
Kenosha Lightweights 21
Kenosha Lightweights 19

Gravshke 15
An;ioch Lightweights 11
Antioch Lightweights 11
Genoa City 2 0

Back Row-Emerson Schmalfeldt, Earl Blood, Earl Elfers, Malcolm Dalton,
Schnurr, John Haggerty, Norman Jedele, Charles Lake, Clinton Voss.
Front Row-William Bernhoft, Ervin Rasch 1 Captain Deane Loftus, Lloy.i.
H(lltdorf, and Bernard Hackney.

PERSONNEL OF THE TEAM
Captain Deane Loftus, guard; Norman Jedele, guard; Emerson Schmalfeldt,
William Bernhoft, forward; Rasch, cente1·; John Haggerty, guard.

BASEBALL
Baseball has long been one of the major sports of the schooL Competition i:;
forplac_es on the team, for there is usually a \\'ealth of material, and almost all o.t
out for America's favorite pastime. Games are USlJally played with Genoa
ad, and Williams Bay.
1927 team was very successful, winning all except one of its games. Led
!-..<. ''Ct..,.L-~" Frank, who pitched, the lineup was as follows: catchers, Roy Madden and
infielders, Runyard, Bufton, Memler, Leiting, and Richter; outfielders,
ick, and Schmalfeldt.
first game in 1928 was lost to Genoa by a score of 4-2. The team proved
ling, but not so strong with the bat. George Richter was the pitcher,
were:,..-Captain Roy Madden, catcher; Rasch, first base; B-ufton, second base;
Si::hmalfclclr sh01·t stop; Memler, third base; Dix, Bloss, Runyard, Bernhoft, Jedele,
and Schreck outfielders.

DEANE LOFTUS, '29

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Standing--Mr. Schnurr, Clinton Voss, Winsor Madden, Chester Runyard,
Bernard Hockney, William Bernhoft, Lloyd Holtdorf, George Richter.

Seated-Earl Blood, John Memler, .f\.rthur Bloss, Leroy Madden, Earl Elfer>,
Adolph Fiegel, William Engberg.
In the past, interest in agriculture has been stimulated by the selection of stock
judgjng teams to compete in local contests with other schools. \Vith the advent of Mr.
:M. M. Schnurr an added impetus was giveii to the work when Mr. Schnurr announced
his intention of sending a group to compete in the state contest at Madison. The interest shown by the students in this phase· of school life was similar to the enthusiasm
which is always manifested towards a basketball team.
With but a short time available for coaching, Mr. Schnurr selected four· boys
to represent the school at Madison in the fall of 1926. This group, the first in the history of the school to enter a state contest, left a mark that will undoubtedly remain for

years as a goal for which future aspirants will strive.

This team, composed of John

Memler, Charles Jurevick, \X'illiam Fiegel, and Leo Leiting, returned with sixth place
from a group of eighty-four contestants.
~reatly encouraged by this achievement, Mr. Schnurr made plans in the fall
of 1927 to send a larger group to Madison~ realizing the value to the boys of the exper~

Jcnce gained in the venture.
te~t, full of enthusiasm.

As a result, fourteen students made their way to the con-

The Wilmot aggregation competed in grain, stock, poultry, apple, and potato
judging, as well as doing work in farm mechanics. The boys went about their work in a
cautious manner, each one doing his best, The results of the contest gave the loc;tl
agriculturalists a rating only in apple and potato judging. Howe\'er, they came home
with valuable experience and a more serious attitude toward their work.
As an added feature, the boys were :1ll entertained at a banquet, where
they became acquainted with contestants from other schools, and had the honor of being
addressed by Governor Zimmerman. On Saturday afternoon they were entertained
royally by seeing the Wisconsin-Purdue football game, which \Yas the first of its kind
for most of the boys.

No doubt the sending of a team to the contest will become an annual affair,
and with more experience it is almost certain that Wilmot will add new- laurels to those
of former ones.

GEORGE RICHTER '28

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BAND
A few years ago there swept across the state a wave of enthusiasm for high
school bands. This was aided and abetted by manufacturers of musical instruments,
who sent out organizers and leaders to the many schools. Hundreds of bands were organized, st;Jte contests were held, and there were bands here, there, and everywhere,
Gradually the enthusiasm died, and today only a small number of the original bands in
larger schools are struggling for existence.
\Vilmot High School experienced the~ same movement. In 1922 a band was
organized by the Holton Company of Elkhorn, Wisconsin. ~dr. Clarence E. Wright, an
alumnus of the school was secured as director, and a capable organization resulted. The
band became well known throughout the state by its participation in several state contests and at the West Kenosha County Fair. The organization was continued in 1925
and 1926 by Mr. Mulder, when he became_a member of the high school faculty.

GLEE CLUB
Standing-Norman Jedele, Ruth Stoxen, Norton Bassett, Mr. Mulder,
Eleanor Ehlert, Ruth Pepper, Arthur Bloss, Earl Blood.
Seated-Hazel Schold, Loretta Hazelman, Marjorie Van Liere, Emerson
Schmalfeldt, Mary Daly"

OFFICERS

President

Vice President
Secretary

Norton Bassett
Ruth Stoxen

Mary Daly

A popular school organization h::~s always been the glee club. In 192f-26 and
.in 1926-27, the Girls' Glee Clubs were led by Miss Natalie Leonardson and Miss Alta
Peterson, respectively.
Both we1·e popular and capable groups, which performed frequently at P. T. A. meetings and entertainments in all parts of the county.

In the fall of 1927 a mixed glee club was organized and conducted by Mr.
Mulder. These singers were in great demand for entertainments, and among their
noteworthy achievements were scYeral special C'J1ristmas numbers and patriotic selections. It is hoped that this organization will be continued in the future.
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Free instruction on a!l band instruments was offered and for a time the band
prospered, participating in community activities of various kinds, including entertainments, the West Kenosha County Fair, :ind patriotic occasions.
Gradually, however, because of the graduation of the ablest performers and a corresponding lack of in..
tercst among the younger students, the band declined and at the close of the school year,
1927, sung its "swan song." It h.1d died a nntura! death, as similar organizations in
other and larger schools. Wilmot is to be complimented on having kept alive for so
m;Jny years a group of this kind in so smal! a school. Perhaps in future years may come
another outburst of musical enthusiasm in the form of a band. "It is a consummation
devoutly to be wished."

ORCHESTRA
An outgr-owth of the band was the high school orchestra, organized and conducted by Mr. Alfred Reschke in 1924. The most promising musicians from the band
were recruited and developed in a very short time into an orchestra which was immediately very well received. Mr. Reschke proved a c::tpable leader, and led his young
musicians at entertainments several miles distant.
The orchestra was continued under the direction of Mr. Mulder in 192 5, anrl
averaged an engagement a week for the entire school year. With the death of rhe band,
its sister, the orchestra, also passed Out of existence, and the few "budding geniuses"
who remained in school were unwillingly forced to put their instruments in moth bails.

It is sincere:y hoped by all that music will once more find a popular place in
the life of the scho::>1, for it should be a part of every person's life to know and love
good music.

NORMAN S. JEDELE '29

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PEPPER CLUB
Upper Row-Claudia Vincent, Myrtle Davis, Irene Haase, Berneice Harm,
Mary Daly, Esther Kanis, Ruth Pepper.

Middle Row-Hazel Sebold, Winifred DeBell, Myrtle Mickle, Miss Hansen,
Miss Meyers, Elva Marks, Ruby Davis, Mildred ScockweH.
Bottom Row-Marjorie Van Liere, Alice McDougall, Gladys Miller, Norma
Elfers, Ruth Stoxen, Eleanor Ehlert, Dorothea Kaphengst.
OFFICERS

President
Vice President
Secretary and Treasurer
Publicity Agent
Sargeant-at-arms

Wylanta Haggerty
Mary Daly
Gladys Miller
Marjorie Vanliere
Winifred DeBell

The Pepper Club was organized at the beginning of the year, 1926-27, for the
purpose of securing a spirit of co-operation among the gids. The first activity vtas a
ticket selling contest with the Cavalier boys. The Peppers, being losers, entertained
the boys at a bean feed.
Meetings have bee'n held regularly, and the club has sponsored frequent
parties, picnics, and contests with the boys. .Fine novelty stunts have been presented at
basketball games, and pep has been demonstrated in many other ways.
The Peppers have livd up to their name, and are a real live-wire organization.
This organization should grow in the future, and continue to aid the school in its
:activities.
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Upper Row-Emerson Schmalfeldt, Earl Elfers 1 Winsor Madden, Chester
Runyard, Kermit Schreck, Norman Jedele, John Mcmler.
M.iddle Row-Arthur Bloss, Norton Bassett, Mr. Schnurr, Deane Loftus,
George Richter, Leroy Madden.
Bottom Row-William Bernhoft 1 Lester Bufton, Bernard Hackney, Malcolm
Dalton.

HI-Y CLUB
The Hi- Y was organized in September 1927 undet the direction of A. E.
Nord, Y. M.· C. A. Secretary of Racine and Kenosha Counties. The club is under the
local leadership of M. M. Schnurr, who, together with the following officers: President,
Bernard Hackney, Vice President William Bernhoft, Secretary Malcolm Dalton, and
Treasurer Lester Bufton, have guided the activities of the club throughout the year.
The purpose of the Hi-Y is divided into two parts; the general aims, some of which are;
to awaken consciousness of civic responsibility, as to facilitate details: of school admini~­
tration, and to promote a desirable social .attitude. Some of the specific aims of the club
are; to develop school spirit, establish scholarship standards, and to promote thrift. The
time given to the work is a half hour every Tuesday with one hour if a speake1· is
present. After the business is transacted discussions are held, of which some are; thrift,
cleanliness, clean speech, health habits, and honor in teacher's absence. Besides taking
up mental training, physical training is also discussed. A basketball tournament was
held this spring between four of the Hi- Y organizations, Burlington, Rochester, Union
Grove, and Wilmot, of which Wilmot was victorious.
Although the Hi-Y has been organized for but a short time, great things are
expected of it in the future. Some of the things that remain for the club to do are;
provide for the Christian viewpoint, to demonstrate, experiment, and lead out in ceruin special fields, to integrate school with other life relationships, to train independent
LESTER BUFTON '29
men, and to supplement the school's socializing program.
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~c4ool Qlalcnuar
DAY BY DAY IN EVERY WAY
SEPTEMBER
8.
9.

12.
13.

14.
15.
22.

First d:1y of school. Some frcshies.
Emerson Schmalfeldt is very proud of the fact that he is no longer the sm:1llest

boy in school. William Engberg enrolled in the Freshman class.
Earl Elfers fell down the stairs.
Mr. Mulder announced that he would maFe no rules for the year, as the students
were so well behaved (?).
Each class is thinking of its float fO!' the fair.
School was dismissed early because of hot '"'Cather.
The \\7est Kenosha County Fair has begun. The floats were judged and the

Juniors have first prize. The Seniors gained second place, Freshmen third, and
Sophomores four-th.
24.

Last day of the Fair and no rain yet.

Earl Blood got to school on time,
OCTOBER
Malcolm Dalton behaved himself all during the second period this morning.
We were entertained by a p::trty given by the Pepper Club in honor of the faculty.
Mary D. had her privileges taken away for today.
10. The Agriculture boys went co Madison for the Stock Judging Contest with 1•Ir.
Schnurr.
l L The basketball season has begun. We had a pep meeting under the leadership (_Jf
Norman Jedcle.
13. Earl·Elfers has been chosen assistant cheer-leader. He proves to be very gracefuL
NOVEMBER
5-7. Teachers' Convention and no school.
9. Everyone js working hard, for six-weeks exams begin today,
II. John Haggerty visited Mr. Mulder in the ofhce part of the day.
12. Mr. Mulder made us stay after school for making too much noise during the
noon hour.
28. Class pictures for the Echo are taken in the Gym by Mr. Sydney.
DECEMBER
1. Pictures are taken for the Echo. Everyone is criticizing the pictures and deciding
which is best.
2. First basketball game played with the Alumni.
5. Junior class rings arrive.
9. Debate held in Social Problems Class, "Resolved, The closed shop is better than
the open shop." The negative side wins. Defeated Richmond in a double
overtime game. George Richter made the winning basket when he threw
the ball half the length of the floor, collapsing after he threw it.
23, Christmas vacation begins. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year are heard
everywhere. \Ve have a party in the Gym. Gertrude Gauger favored us with
many beautiful Christmas selections. She was accompanied on the piano b:-·
Marjorie Van Liere.
JANUARY
2. We're all back again. Many new dresses, scr,lfs, and sweaters are seen.
5. Richmond defeats our bovs in the Richmond "cracker-box.''
6. Mr. Mulder has decided !o go to his dinne-r at n:J 5 rather than 12:00, for he
thinks that the students need supervision during the noon hour.
13. We defeated \V"aterford 30-15.

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Final semester exams begin. Everyone asks,. "What are you exempt from?''
Answer, ''I'm exempt from exemptions."
The rumor was spread that Union Grove had a very good basketball team this
year. They came down here with rather confident looks on their faces, but
our boys easily defeated them.
We have a new te:1cher, Mr. \Veigel, at the head of our History and English de"
partment. Union Grove and the referee beat us by one point.
Genoa City Giants defeated om basketball boys.
Main room is to be a study hall at noono

FEBRUARY
1.

2.
3.
6.
8.

10.
13.
16.
17.
28.

Torchy Dix and Miss Hansen had a friendly (?) conversation in the Commercial
Room.
Mass meeting held in Gym. All show much pep and promise to come to the next
game.
We beat Waterford on their own floor.
Frances Reynolds did not go up town this noon.
Myrtle Davis did not giggle for about fifteen minutes.
Glee Club sings at Twin Lakes.
Mildred Stockwell was seen talking to a boy.
Everybody had a wonderful time at Bernard Hackney-'s party.
The boys beat the Vocational team from Kenosha.
Lester Bufton will have no privileges for the coming week.

MARCH
William Bernhoft is discovered writing a note to Gertrude Gauger.
Mr. Vincent is seen chasing Deane Loftus from the basement with a broom.
Seniors picked out commencement invitations after much deliberation.
9. Report cards out again. Oh! such standings!
15. The boys are having a free throwing contest.
17. St. Patrick's day. Many of our Irish students showed loyalty to Erin.
19. Malcolm Dalton was seen chasing a f_ew terrified girls with a dead mouse.
22-23-24. Basketball tournament at ·waterford. The boys fought hard, but they wer.:
unsuccessful.
2 5. The Seniors have decided on "'X'hat Happened to Jones" as their class play.
30. Election was held in school for presidential electors. There was a tie between
the Democrats and Republicans.
2.

3.
6.

APRIL
2.

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7.

14.
16.
18.
20.
23.
25.

27.

Mr. Nick Engler talked to us for some time, telling us how we could raise money
for the Echo. The students adopted his plan.
Boys have started practicing baseball. Miss Hansen has a hard time keeping the
girls from gazing out the windows.
George Richter studies from 3:15 to 4:00, while the rest of the boys play baseball.
The Latin Class members have completed their scrolls, (with sighs of relief.) :!Ylr.
Mulder seems quite pleased.
Emerson Schrnalfeldt has the highest score in free-throwing contest. 35 out of 50.
Gertrude Gauger has informed many of the girls that her romance is on the rocks.
First baseball game. \\''e lost to Genoa, 4-2.
Juniors have set their Prom for May 1 L They expect it to be very successful.
The Seniors are busy practicing their class play, which will be May 18.
Everyone is in a grand rush to complete his duties toward the Echo, which we hope
will be successful and appreciated.

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MRS. MINNIE FABER BRUEL
Mrs. Charles Bruel, nee Miss Minnie
\V. Faber, was born at Marshfield, Wisconsin. During the years from 1914 until 1920
she taught English and German in the
Wilmot Union Free High School 1 and in
June, 1920, was married to Mr. Charles

BrueL She passed away in the fall of 1927,

HUMO
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never b::-fore had we seen anything to laugh at. But now she took our attenticn. She
·was more than far. She was huge. And she was having a terrible time with her hair.
First she would make a pretense of studying for very short intervals, and then would
stop impatiently to remove her hair from before her eyes. Then she would gaze about
in a vain attempt to attract the attention of some handsome shiek nearby. This action
was repeated time and again with no success. It was so pathetic it was positively funny,
And what m:1de it still funnier was the fact that it had happened every day all year
and we had never noticed.
Suddenly a bell rang and immediately partdemonium reigned. We thought the
bnilding was coming down, for everyone was making a mad scramble for the door. In
a minute all was quiet. As we walked about the building we found small groups m'
students seated here and there, some with their feet up on a table before them. All
were exceedingly busy devoming sand·wiches. It seemed they were racing to see who
would finish first. As we opened one door w: were met with a bread crust squarely in
the face. Not being hungry we left the crust lie on the floor and walked up to the
office, sat down and commenced to write. Hence the humor department of this book.

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·with ;lpologies to College Humor, Life, and Whiz Bang.
De;u- Reader:

"Lwgh, and the world bughs with you
\'Veep, and yoLl '\Veep alone."
\Ve submit this Humor Department not as a m:J.srerpiecc o± wir; we have n•erely anempted to jot down
things that struck us as being funny, If you arc a grouch,
if you have a face like a pineapple, which would p1·ick
your skin if you attempted to smile, do not read these
pages. "'{ou will get more enjoyment from a study of
Sears ;1nd Roebuck's c:ttalog. Twenty¥five years from
now, as you gaze reminiscently ovu these words, if there
is anything in the following pages that will bring a smile
to your lips, we shall consider our department a success
The Humor Editors,
Irene Haase,
.Malcolm Dalton.

P. S.

This space was reserved for our pictures, bur after
looking at th~m, we decided not to submit them.

INTRODUCTION
It was a terrible day in the U. F. H, S. Of course) it was no different than
any other day in our school life, but on this particular day we were informed that all
material for the Humor Department must be handed in to our chief. Horrors! We
had been so deeply interested in our daily lessons for months that the idea of a Humor
Department had never entered mn· minds. As we searched our efficient and well exercised minds for some suitable material, we gave up in vain-almost. For what had
ever happened in school that was humorous? Our teachers had never taught us any, day
dter day our minds were so filled with rhe all important theories of nouns, pronouns,
equations, polygons, and the like that for the life of us we could not think of a single
c-ause for laughter during the entire year. \Ve sat back in our seat in the study hal! and
gazed idly about with a look of blank despair. Suddenly and unconsciously we laughed.
From behind a huge pile of books on the front desk a thin bespectacled face immediately
protruded. A chin voice piped up, "Thac will do from you. No more privileges this
week." We almost laughed again. For here was humor on all sides. That intellectual
looki~1g countenance peering from behind those books was the funniest thing we had
seen m ages.
We gazed around some more :-~nd were rewarded with a sight for sore eyes.
Here a fe-w seats away was a girl. She was a fat girl.
She h"ad always sat there, but

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LETTERS OF AWSKER AGEN
twosday am
deer frend amjJ
well i must tell you about my experience last weak down at wilmot won nite i wu£:
down at cliff shodiffs talkin things over with tom moran jim owen and frank burrough;;
and a couple of the other boys when in come won off these fresh kids from the high
school i wont tell youse his name it might look bad in print well he poked me won in
the ribs and tried two jolly me into buyin a ticket for this hear game off basketball but
not for me ami! i just told him i didn't no nothin about the game an i didnt want two
no nothing about it so he went out well i lighted a nickle cigar which tom maron give:
me and settled down when in comes a high school girl and she walks up two me an sez
~urc ure going two help the girls beat the boys scllin tickets aint chu i ·wuz just goin tw·>
say no when she looked up at me an smiled so purty like amil what would you have did
th:n is just what i did two but anyway she sold won to frank two so we was both suckers ant anyway friday night .i went up two the jim nasium reel early an got a good seat
but purty soon a crowd begin two come in an people sat down all around the side an left
the middle empty like a circus a beautiful girl come an sat rite next two me i begin two
think this was purty good well their was high school kids all around me an then a door
opened an out come a bunch off kids all dressed up in red pajamas yes sir right in front
off everybody they come running down the floor an just then a little runt with icc cream
p:mts on come out in front of me an yelled something as loud as he could i "'as just
going to tell him i wuznt deaf when he jumped up in the air an everybody hollered b~
shook his :fist at them and they hollered more he sure was getting them mad and wasnt
afraid off any olf them welJ then some more kids come out in yeller pajamas an there
was anoth~r feller down at the other end getting the crowd mad well amil my wife is
call.ing me two beet the. carpets now so i half two close i will right you next time an
tdl you about his hear game off basketball
ure frend
awskwer
ps if you dont get this letter let me no cuz i didnt put no stamp on it

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2 5 years of age, .in good health, about six feet ta!l, and am willing to help my wife earn
a living by delivering the washing. The woman I marry must not care for danciag,
nor must she ever go riding in a Chrysler cou~ or Nash sedan.
LAWRENCE HAZELMAN. I am short and slender, but exceedingly go::>d
to look at. My greatest asset is my beautiful complexion. I am in ~earch of a woma;-1
who will appreciate me for what l am worth. She must not b:; fat, and must not chew
gum.
NORMAN ELFERS. A woman with auburn hair and brown eyes mig!1t
have a chance with me. I am a handsome brute, with a moustache that women like. I
'Shall expect my wife to be of assistance to me on my stock farm, raising Poland Chin.\
cattle and Plymouth Rock Sheep.
PETE HAASE. I -am very short, but have unlimited ability. I pby the
piano, saxophone, cornet, ukelele, and-have gained a reputation as a singer. I must have
:a woman who .js willing to stay at home and hear me practice,
MILWARD STOCKWELL My wife~ t1apper? Certainly! My choice is .1
girl who indulges in the constant usc of powder and paine She also must b~ of the.
talkative type, and desire to listen to my many lectures.

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he strong. He dwuld not care for dancing, but must be interested in prize fights, glo-ve
contests, and other forms of athletics.
BERN.ADI~"'E HOCKNEY. Mv admirer must be tall and slim. He must
}.ave blonde hair and lovely brown eyes" Dancing and ~inging should b:! his two greatest ambitiom.
GEORGIA RICHTER. I am tall and slim, and am very much interested in
Jiterarure. The man whom I marry must he willing to rem.1in indoors and listen to my
poem.., and novels.
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LILA PACEY. Athletics and dancing are my pet ambitions. Therefore, nw
husband must also be an exp:.!rt a.t dancing and a good basket and foot ball player. As
for his description, he must be stout and strong and have blonde h:1ir.
ERMINE RASCH. I am a flapper and require a sheik. He should wear upto-date clothes, c."ance, and attend mov.ies and parties not less than eight times a week.
DIANA LOFTUS. For my life partner, I want a man w,;:oighing appro:{ima::~­
ly 250 pounds. I prefer a heavy-weight champion.
P. S. Othe1· appli::::ants are: Men~Wylbert Haggerty, Burnie H:trm, Ruiu.o
Stoxen, Harry Daly, Nahum Ellison, Gehard Berry, Marcus VanLiere, Reuben Davi:;,
Carrol Reynoids, Claude Vincent, Elb:;-rt Marie Ladies-Esther Runyard, Norm.1
Je::le!e, Winifred Madden, Johanna Memler, Chadotte lake, Artist B~o~s, Ada Feigel,
Wilhelmina Engberg.
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Runyard, Chester
Daly, Mary
Harm, Berneice
Schmalfeldt, Emerson

Holtdorf, Lloyd
Bernhoft, \X1 illiam
Loftus, Deane
Madden, Leroy
Madden, Winsor

Bloss, Arthur
Haggerty, John
Richter, George

WHO'S WHO AND WHY
Greatest Failing
Mildred
Antioch Theatre
Talking
Latin

A tall gid
A Freshman girl
Grapes
A rib
Whiskers
S::ratching head
Peddling milk
Studying
Dreaming

1-lmbifion
Go to Union Grove
Be a minister

A, G.
Be a success
To grow
Comb his hair
A red swear shirt
Own a drug store
Beat "Win"
Beat Roy
Pass in algebra
Has none
A Junior girl

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IFLc8ter Bufton wore a necktie?
Earl Blood got to school on time?
Mary Daly flunked?
Mr. Mulder forgot to come to school?
Miss Hansen ever excused her students
from cb.sses for one day?
Billy Bernhoft took a girl to a basketball
game?
John Haggerty lost his freckles?
\'Vylanta lost her Latin book?
Ruth Stoxen got thin?

Charles I.ake would flirt?
Leroy Madden danced?
Chester Runyard would hurry?
Mildred Stockwe!l would powder?
Arthur nloss would buy some paper for
himself?
The J union scopp:!d telling how good
they are?
Gertrude Gauger stopped writing letters?

MAGAZINE RACK
Review of Reviews-·night before
exams.
\'Voman's Home Companion-John
Freeman.
Snappy Stories-Charles Lake.
Popular Mechanics-Mr. Vincent.
Survcy-Senims getting their physics
just before the bell.
Independent-Bud Schmalfeldt.

Travel-Mary D., all over the building.
Physical Culture--Tiny Stoxcn.
Life-John Haggerty.
Judge-Mr. Mulder.
The Musician-Norman Jede)e.
Beauty Hints-Norton Bassett,
Detective Stories-Earl Elfers.
Cosmopolitan-Mr. Weigel.

Wylama: s.1y, waiter, this coife~
tastes like mud!
\Y.'aitec That's all right, madam, b:!cause it was ground this morning.

On mules we find two legs behind,
And two we find before 4'
We stand behind before we find
\Vhat the two behind be for.

Mr. Schnurr: What is a liquid?
Bernard: Anything that will run.
Mr. Schnurr: Arc you a liquid?
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Why is a straw hat like a kiss over the
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LETTERS OF AWSKWER AGEN
deer frend amil
phriday pm
i spose you ben waitin two heer from me about what i rote you about last twosday well
after the kids in pajamas come out on the ph1oor they brought out a big ball about as
big as a dozen baseballs an they through it into something which looked like a basket
only it wasnt cause it didnr half no bottom in it purty soon i sea prof mulder walk
out on the phloor an aU the kids come around him two sea what he had two say i sez
rwo myself i bet hcs going to make them put some close on but he didn't i gess he told
them two t'ake off the pajamas cause thats what they did yes sir right in front of
everybody an they didnt have nothin on but them their ballet suits like we seen the girl<>
wear at th-at show the time we went two kenosha you remember well then out comes a
big fellow in a white suit an a policeman's whistle i didnt no the police wore white suits
now well he blew the whistle an everybody cl-apped why i dont no he took the ball an
through it up in the air an then everybody run phor it purty soon a guy gets it all by
himself :tn through it threw the basket without a bottom :m then rhe kid :ames out
an shakes his fist at the crowd an you should heer how mad he got them i begin two sea
threw this hear game the idea was to throw the b.1ll in the basket that aint' a basket
i didnt like the policeman at .all he was two smart always blowin his whistle an then
the kids wood stop won guy was always bouncin the ball around on the floor like a
baby does once when the kid shook his fist at the crowd they begin two holler bull bull
bull i dont no what its all about an after while they holler pimple pimple pimple i
guess they was calling the little fellow names i herd a kid say roy was piayin a good f1ovr
game i gess he ment he was on the floor most of the time i forgot two tell you that:
they h:ad numbers on the ba11et suits i thought the kids was prisoners an the policeman
was watchin them but i found out that they put them numbers on their cause thats how
old the kids was once when wilmot made a basket this year purty gir1) which was sittin
next two me jumps up in the air an comes down write in my hp say amil write their
i begin two like this game but i hope no body tells my wife ab:mt ir well the game
ended an they said that wilmot won i gess i wont go agin i was two sore fr_om be:.n
pushed around i rather play cribbage it aint so hard
awskwer
ure frend
psi wood half sent you that ten dollan i owe you but i sealed this letter before i thoughr
off .it say hello two ure w1fe phor me
awskwer agen
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Senior: Because that was his name.
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car.
Norm:t: You don't call that a ple:t~·
ure car, do you?
Clinton: Yes, it's a pleasure to get
out of it.

Gertrude:
Although you're not J
pie-face, you still remind me of pie.
Norton: How's that?
Gertrude: You have so much crust .
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:Miss Hansen:

Are all teachers book-·

worms?

No 1 geometry teach-

John Freeman:
er~ are angleworms.

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John: What do you think of a man
who takes his living our of the mouths
of other people?
Frances: He must be a blackleg.
John:

No, a dentist.

-o-Wylanta: How did you like the sho~v
last night?
Alice: The comedians seemed nervous. \X".That they needed was life.
\Vybnta:
I think
twenty years

would h:l\'e been enough.
-o---Ruth:

That's a nice collar you've

got on. I'll bet I know where you got it.
Norton: Where?
Ruth: Around your neck?
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Dorothea:
Why do so many pianists
wear long hair?

Gertrude: Probab~y to protect their
cars from having to listen to their own
playing.
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Father: Your extravagance will have
to cease sooner or later.
Co-ed: Very well, then; make it later
-<>-Mr. \\:feigel: \'X'hat is a vacuum?
Arthur B.: I know. I haye it in
my head, but I can't just think of it.
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Irene:
world.

This

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Kermit: It is a wonderful world. \Vhr
every animal teaches us something.

Irene: Indeed! And what does the
mosquito teach us?
Kermit: How easy it is to get stung.
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SOME OF US SET TO MUSIC
She Don' \Vanm.--Mildrcd Stockwell
I Love the Name of Mary-George Richter
I Gatta Get Myself Somebody to Love---Norton Bassett
I've Got the Girl-Chester Runvard
Baby Face-Dorothea Kaphengst.
I Love Me--Norman Jedele
As Long as the Gas Hoids Our-Bernard Hackney
Just a Girl That Men Forget-Gertrude Gauger
Hello, Curie--Malcolm Dalton
Let's Talk About My Sweetie-Irene Hlase
Where Does She Live?-John Memler
Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue-Alice McDougall
Yes Sir, That's My Baby-W'insor Madden
Falling in Love \X'ith You-Leroy Madden
Oh! l:fow I Miss You Tonight--Mary Daly
Red Headed Music Maker-Gordon Dix
Let the Rest of the 'X'odd Go Bv-Zona Newell
My Sunday Girl-Ervin Rasch .
Whose \X'ho Are You?-Deane Loftus
Oh, You c,n't Fool An Old Hoss Fiy-Adolph Feigel
I Wish You Were Jealous of Me-Emerson S:hmalfeldt
That Certain Party-\'V'illiam Bernhoft
I'd Love to Meet That O!d Sweetheart of Mine-Mr. Mulder
I Can't Keep You Out of My Dreams-Mr, Schnurr
I Love A College Girl-Mr. \Veigel
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charley-Charles Lake

POPULAR SHELF IN THE LIBRARY
Some 'W'ild Escapades I Have Had, by
Daddy Long Legs, by Chester RunJohn Haggerty.
yard.
Hot Air, Its Production, Use, and Appreciation, by Emerson Schmalfeldt.
The Value of Study, by Geo. Richte~.
Some Girls That I've Loved, by Bernard Hackney.

The Gentleman from Bassett, by Nor-ton Bassett.
Alice in Wonderland, by Alice MeDougalL
The Little Minister, by Wm. Engberg.

She: Do you like codfish balls~
He: I don't know, I never attended
any.

Mr. Mulder: \X1 hen did Caesar def~at
the gYeatest number?
Berneice: I think it was 0:1 examination day.

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Miss Hansen: This is the fourth tim~
this week I've had to give you zero for
not getting your lesson.
\o/hat hav~
you to say?
John H.: I'm glad it's Friday.
--a-Deane: Don't you think a talkative
girl is more popular than the other kind?
\Vinsor: What other kind is the1·e?
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]Vfr. S:::hnurr: Did your folks come
from monkeys?
Malcolm:
No, they cime from
\V~des.

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Mr. 5:::-h::mrr: How fast does echo
travel?
John M. (Sleepily): Half as fast.

FAMILIAR REMARKS AT BASKETBALL PRACTICE
To Chct, Step on it, you snail, this ls
no funeral.
\\7ho's got my s'\\·eat shirt?
Come on, gang, let's go now!
Is that all?

Do I get in pretty soon?
You always manage to do the wrong
thing.
You big stiff, why don't you pivot?

Miss 1Ieyen: \~That is a monologue?
Emerson: A monologue is a conversation between husband and wife.
Miss Meyers: I thought that was a
dialogue.
Emerson: No, a dialogue is where tv;•o
persons arc ~peaking.

\Vylanta: \Valking to the game to,_night?
Deane: Practically.
\Vylanta: What do you mean, practica!ly?
Deane: Why 1 am going in Madden's
Ford.

He: I wasn't born yesterday.
She: Nor the day before, either.

Norman: Don't forget that old pa~s
word in English.
\\"insor: \'\!hat pass word?
Norman: I don't know.

I sleep twelve hours , spend about two
hours getting dressed, one hour eating,
and nine hours on recreation.
Moral: \Vhen do you work?

Arthur B.: I'm trying my best to get
ahead.
Mary D.: Heaven knows you need

Frances R.: Did vou ever take Ether?
Mildred S.: No, -who teaches it?
Mr. \Veigel:
(As though needing assistance) -Is there anyone in the library
who isn't busy?
1-hry Daly: I'm not.
Mr. Weigel: Then do something.
Visitor: How many young men ar::
there in the Junior Class?
Senior: About three.
Visitor: Is that all?
Senior: Yes, but the rest wiH grow
up some day.

What's the matter, George?
You
look worried.
Study, nothing but study from morning till night.
How long have you been at it?
I begin next six weeks.

Mr. Hockney-How is it that you use
so little gasoline when you go riding
with-?
Bernard- Isn't love a wonderful
thing?

Teacller: Johnny, if you had six apples and I asked you for three, how many
would you have left?
Johnnv: Six.

Malcolm-But Miss Meyers, I can't
speak like that. I feel like a fool.
Miss Meyers-Go right ahead. You're
doing splei-tdidly. All that we can ask
is that you be perfectly natural.

Mr. Mulder: \''Vhy do you think the~'
had autos in Caesar's time?
Norman:
Because it says, "The
Rhone 1 River was crossed by Fords in
some p.aces.

Stranger: So you're not a high school
boy?
Kid: No sir.
Stranger: Then you'll be interested
in my line,-I'm a -garter salesman.
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Who's Who In Athletics
STOCKWELL, CLAYTON '22, Basketball 3-4
SCHENNING, BERT '21, Basketball 2-3-4; Baseball 3-4.
HOELTDOERP, VIVIAN '21, Basketball, 2-3-4; Captain J: Baseball J-4.
KERWIN, PHILIP '21, Baseball 3-4.
SCHMALFELDT, ELMER '21, Basketball 3-4; Baseball J .. 4.
HODGE, CALVIN '22, Basketball J-4.
STOXEN, STANLEY '22, Basketball 3-4.
HERRICK, DONALD '23, Basketball 2-J-4; Baseball J-4.
ARTHUR FEIGEL '23, Basketball J-4; Baseball 3-4.
DALTON, CYRIL '24, Baseketball J-4; Baseball 2-J-4.
RICHTER, NORMAN '24; Basketball 2-J-4; Baseball 2-J-4.
BUFTON, MELVIN '24, Bashtball 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4.
BECKER, STANLEY '24, Basketball 2-J-4; Baseball 2-3-4.
LOTH, CLARENCE '25, Basketball 4; Baseball 1-2-J-4.
LOTH, ELMER '25, Basketball 2-J-4; Captain 4; Baseball 1-2--J-4.
RICHARDS, NORMAN '25, Basketball 2-J-4; Baseball 2-J-4.
SCHMALFELDT, FRED '25, Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4.
FRANK, EUGENE '27, Basketball 2-JA, Captain l; Baseball 2-J-4.
JUREVICK, CHARLES '27, Basketball J -4; Baseball l-4.
LEITING, LEO '27, Basketball J-4; Baseball J-4.
McDOUGALL, LYLE '27, Basketball 3-4, Captain 4; Baseball J-4.

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AUTOMATIC, THOR AND WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINES

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SERVICE Is Oua MoTTo

Telephone 254
Wilmot - - Wisconsin
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CONFECTIONERY

Phone Wilmot No. 3

What's ~win

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Clothes?

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Come to Isermann Bros. and see! Not only beautiful
clothes, but marvelous extra-value prices.
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Wilmot, Wisconsin

TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN
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Wilmot 578

Kenosha, Wisconsin

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CAREY ELECTRIC &
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But in those six words, we
believe lies the secret of the success which has been
ours. With us .it is a business policy, a creed, an ideal th..-,t
we keep ever before us in the presentation of Ladies' Fine

Apparel to our many friends and patrons.

R. C. BARBER, Manager
Silverlake, Wisconsin
Field Fencing

Cement

SALEM AUTO COMPANY
A. J. MURRAY, Prop.

Posts

Office Phone
7311

Paint

Residence Phone
9709

CHAS. H. CURTISS

KORF'S

Jiuthori:zrd Ford Dealers

LADIES' READY-TO-WEAR
5618 6th Ave.

Repairs, Ford Parts, Battery Service

Northuwstrn1 Mutual Life Ins. Co.

Phones

U. S. National Bank Building
Kenosha, \Vis.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

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HARTNELL GARAGE

REWARDS

A flume Bank for Home Pl'oplc

E. H, HARTNELL, Propl'ietor

Of MERIT

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Bank

ATtiborizcd
Buick and Chevrolet Dealers

FOR GRADUATES

SALEM, WISCOJ\'SIN

Officers tl!u! Directors

l E. Da!ton, President
John Evans, Vice President
Erik Hansen, Cashier
C. L. Janke, Asst. Cashier
Geo. \V'. Higgins
John Kerkhoff
Louis Rhodes

COURTESY

SERVICE

HEYMAN'S

Congratulations from

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United States "N;ltional 'Bank
Tbe Store for Women's
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HOME OF ROTHMOOR COATS

KENOSHA, 'VIS.

To the students of Wilmot High
School and the people of your con-tmuni.ty, we extend an invitation to

C. S. Hubbard
'"Tbc New ]cu..'cler.,
705·5Sth St.

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new Bank

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Phone Wilmot 404

Graduation

Complimmts of

BECK & MAHLSTED

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Garage

MOTEL STUDIO
Successor to
Sydt~ey-Browu

610-59th St.

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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Faulkner would he

SCHULTZ GARAGE
Wclding-Mecbanical Repairs

WORK OF ALL KINDS
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Phone Vlilmot 321

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Roepke's Department Store

pleased at any time to share with you

GEO. J. ROEPKE, Prop.

the joy of their flowering p2ants

Our Motto--Quality a11d Service
TWIN LAKES, WIS.

Phone Genoa 27R

Wilmot 576

at the

WILMOT GREEN HOUSE
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This 1928 publication of the Echo marks
the twenty-fifth year of the commencement

of the Wilmot Union Free High SchooL Y car
by year, step by step, from 1903 to 1928, this
school and irs reputation have grown. Year
by year, step by step, each class has added
traditions, has established records, that should
stand forever as memorials and inspirations to
future cbsses. Lest these treasured happenings be forgotten, we have attempted to
record them in tl1is publication.
To all of you who peruse these pages, we
invoke the spirit of by-gone days to com~
upon you and recall to you the pleasant
memories of your schoolmates and the happy
remembrances of your school life which are
revealed to you in the pages of this book.
The staff wishes to thank those who hav.:!
co-operared and who have helped to make thi5
project-the Alumni number-a success.

JOHN E. MULDER

-The Echo Staff

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UNION FREE HIGH SCHOOL
1931

HAZEL SCHOLD, Editor-in-Chief

ECHO

RICHARD DEBELL, Busi11ess Manager

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TO THE SPIRIT OF PROGRESS
"Onward

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March

Together"

has guided us through our high school
da)'S. May it ever serve as a beacon

light throughout our future until we
reach our ideals in life,
"Honor and Happiness."

PRINCIPAL
pleased to see this publication dedicated

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Progress.'' We cannot go backward, we
but we must ever tnove onward. The
our forefathers still runs in our veins.
hew territory alive with the spirit of
for the chance to match our wits

If the students of the Union Free
take to heart the message carried in the
'c@!'¢t¢aJron, lam s.ure that honor and happiness await them

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FACULTY
MISS MILDRED M. BERGER
and

Shorthand and typing she knew full
well, and spared not to impart all she
knew. Miss Berger's musical ability
finds an outlet in the High School Orchestra, and she is the pianist for the
Girls' Chorus. She finds much pleas-

BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. George Dean
Bassett, Wisconsin
Treasurer

Mr. Otto Schenning
Fox River, Wisconsin

President

Mr. R. C Shotliff
Wilmot 1 Wisconsin

Clerk

ure in col.lecting rare coins and stamps.

Since she took charge of the Commercial Departlnent, the room is a soun;e

of keen delight to anyone interested in
famous sayings. Whitewater State
Teachers' College is her Alma Mater
and Genoa City her home.
MISS ALICE S. KUENZLI
It is Miss Kuenzli who keeps our library in A No. I condition and teaches
History and the Social Sciences. She

The personnel of the Board of Education is too well known to need further
introduction.

Their long tenure of office expresses the confidence which the

members of the Union Free High School District have in their ability.

The

development of the local school is in no small part due to the leadership and
guidance of these men.

Again the students and f acuity wish to express their

numbers and the
of pure facts enticed
be a teacher of MatheAthletics, particubasketball, are his

takes an active interest in the Girls'·

Dramatic Club and other activities,
among which is the development of an
interesting gym class, for which the
girls are decidedly gratefuL Golf and

Lose or win, the boys

Lieske keep plugging

sincere appreciation.

I~ his spare time one

.experimenting with all sorts
His home is
and he is an
Claire State

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ice skating are her favorite sports. Liv·

ing in Waukesha, she took advantage
of the opportunity offered by Carroll
College and received a B. A. degree
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THE ECHO STAFF
Editor-in-Chief .

. Hazel Schold

Associate Editor.

Gwendolyn Shotton

Business Manager.

. Richard De Bell

Advertising Manager.

. Winifred De Bell

Circulation Manager.

. Ruth Pepper

Senior .Class Editor.

. Alice Gillmore

Junior Class Editor ..

. Mabel Madsen

Sophomore Class Editor.

.Amy Harm

Freshman Class Editor.

. Arthur Hoff

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Classes

. Claudia Vincent, Myrtle Mickle

Alumni.

. Marie! Dean, Caroline Larwin

. Organizations .
Athletics

. Harvey Anderson, Charles Lake

Humor ...

. Evelyn Meyer, William Bernhoft

Snapshots.

. Ruth Shotliff, Russell Longman
. ........ Jack Kavanagh

Art.

. Mildred Stockwell, Elva Mark

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AYLWARD, CLARICE
Some girls have charm that attract attention_.
others charm which must be sought and when

found is all the more delightful. Of the latter
type was Clarice. She entered Wilmot High as a
Senior from Kenosha and joined the Girl's Ora·
matic Club and the Girls' Chorus, If patience
and perseverance always succeed, her career as a
reacher is assured,

BERNHOFT, WILLIAM
The uncrowned

friend

king of wisecracks was our

BilL His clever remarks called forth

shouts of laughter from his classmates and
amused his teachers. He will long be remembered as right forward of the baske:ball team_
and pitcher of the baseball team. A pair of

"Golden Gloves" will undoubtedly be Bill's in
the future. He was an active member of the

Hi-Y.
DAVIS, RUBY
Dancing was Ruby's favorite pastime, and she
played basketball as well as she danced. No task
was too hard or problem too difficult for Ruby
to undertake. "Dripping water will wear away a
s::one" was her attitude as she continually applied herself to her work. She took an active
part in the work of the Girls' Dramatic Club
and Girls' Chorus. Her ambition and desire in
life was to be a trained nurse.

DE BELL. WINIFRED
"When you want a thing done call on \Vinnie''
was the oft repeated phrase of Wilmot High.
She was very much interested in dramatics and
showed her ability in plays staged at various
times during her four years. Her talents found

an outlet in the Girls' Dramatic Club and the
Girls' Chorus. To manage a schoolroom of children was her long cherished ambition. We are
sure success will crown her efforts.

MARK. ELVA
"A frie-nd in need is a friend indeed." No truer
sayi1~g would characterize HMarks." Her pleasiil.g: :PerSOnality was contagious to all those about
h'Cc She was an active member of the Girls' Dra;11~'ltlc· Club. and the Girls' Chorus. We have
beCn ·.reliably. informed that if she can evade the
bondS of ·matrimony she will dedicate all of her
raJe.nr's to become an outstanding: kindergarten
t~a~Qer

PEPPER. RUTH
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are deceiving.'' Could one but look be-·
quiet smile on Ruthie's face, what art
mind would be seen. Much of her
used in the Girls' Dramatic Club
ls' Chorus. The card catalogue of
held great fascination for her. Her
Latin was an indication of her amwas to be a teacher of foreign

, and a heart overflowing
:\\~.id-f>t'ef~4Crhess made up Hazel Schold. She will
':Jie".reinembered for her thorough work as
the Echo. She was also a member of
;--':.,t_h~\qirl;~;--~;~matic Club and the Girls' Chorus.
Z:,:'f.~~--h-t'.,;.-,;;n'·efftcient _city librarian was one of her
l fortunate indeed will be the li~ill be the recipient of all her tal-

or·

and twirlings of shorthand
Perhaps it was because she
Sten.ographer. The merry rattle
Was music to her ears. Whoever
en.oug:h to obtain the services of
· ' in her neatness, accuracy and

GILLMORE, ALICE
How she did like to speak in public, this friend
of ours, Alice Gillmore. Ability-she won the
Declamatory Contest in this school and was second in the district meet. Besides dramatics, Alice
loved typing. She was a member of the Girls'
Dramatic Club and the Girls' Chorus. To be a
successful teacher was her goal in life, but we
would not be surprised to find her a State 4-H
Club leader.

LAKE, CHARLES
"Captain, oh, my captain," rhus was Chase
known, being captain of the basketball team
during both his Junior and Senior year. He was
one ot' the ablest athletes at \Vilmot High. Chase
will long be remembered as the hardest working
boy in the Senior class. He, was a chap whose
ambitions and ideals will take him far in life.
'Tis rumored he will replace Hack \Vilson as
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Her sunny dispowith that rare
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e Senior class.
Dramatic Club
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THE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY
All the innumerable happy events which the class of Nineteen Hundred
and Thirty-one has experienced would fill volumes. Only a few of the past
experiences can be related here.
The first school day in September in the fall of 1927, eighteen frightened
freshmen found their way to the assembly.
The sophomore class made life miserable for the newcomers for several
weeks, but all survived. It was a great satisfaction for the poor mistreated freshmen to secure third prize on their float in the parade at the West Kenosha County
Fair, with the aggressive sophomores receiving fourth.
Soon the new class became active in school activities. Several of the girls
affiliated with the Pepper Club and others with the Glee Club. When the call
for basketball came, four of the boys in the class appeared on the second squad.
The same four boys competed in baseball.

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A Farce-Comedy in Three Acts
By Katherine Ka\·anaugh

CHARACTERS

Utility at the Sanitarium
colored maid .
at the Sanitarium.

Lois

years.

Junior rollcall showed that the class had the unlucky number of thirteen,
but during the course of events throughout the year it proved to be the opposite.
We welcomed Miss Thomas as our class advisor to take the place of Mr. Schnurr,
who now beca~e principal. It was with her assistance that we won first on our

float at the fair.
Climaxing the year, was a most successful Junior Prom. The plan for the
decoration of the Gymnasium was an "Old Fashioned Moonlight Garden." On
the white latticed fence around the side were clusters of various colored hollyhocks.
The entry was decorated with pine boughs. The garden was entered through a
white gate swinging through an arch. The sky was of blue and orchid crepe paper.
The garden plan was again carried out when the Juniors decorated the stage
for Commencement. A small rock garden and banks of flowers formed the
decorations.

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THE SENIOR CLASS OF WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL

The class of 1931 has gained many scholastic honors. Many of the students
succeeded in getting on the honor roll. Three of the boys went to Madison the
first year because of their splendid records in agriculture.
At the beginning of the sophomore year four students were missing, and
one new student entered. The fine spirit of co-operation and friendliness of the
class was largely aided by Mr. Schnurr, who was our class advisor for the first two

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Jack Kavanagh
Clarice Aylward
Ernest Oberhofer
. Winifred De Bell
Alice Gillmore
Ervin Rasch
Richard De Bell
William Engberg
Marjorie Van Liere
William Bernhoft
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Ruth Pepper
Elva Mark
~ Claudia Vincent
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Ruby Davis
IMildred Stockwell
. Hazel Schold
. Alfred Oetting
Charles Lake

SYNOPSIS
of the Good Samaritan Sanitarium, morning of June 1.
The following morning.
of the same day.

The last year came, and as it draws to a dose the classmates look forward
with regret to the days when they will leave W'ilmot High School and the teachers
and school mates, who added so much to their happiness during the past four
years.

During the time that the class was in school, it showed it was wide awake in
all ways, leaving behind an excellent and enviable scholastic and activity record.
Every member of the Senior class feels that each one has advantageously spent his
tiine, and know their having been in this school will prove an everlasting benefit to
themselves and hope that their Alma Mater will ever be proud of them.

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1931
Wilmot Gymnasium
furnished by the High School Orchestra between acts
Consensus: Excellent production with a million laughs

ALICE GILLMORE '31

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'Twas a day in September in the fall of 1928 that an expectant, eager group
of thirty students entered the Union Free High School to begin their high school
Ca·r·ee·F;:·The first few days were spent in registration, introductions to teachers, as

well as fnends and surroundings. After the much dreaded initiation, the "freshies"
settl.id down to hard work.
of the boys, Leonard Ward, Ernest Oberhofer, Donald Schmalfeldt,
and Jack Kavanagh, joined the Hi-Y, while most of the girls took
end of the school year rumors of a school picnic floated about
into a reality. One bright afternoon the members of the class, tomembers of the faculty, Mrs- Olsen and Mr. Weigel, motored to
where a pleasant afternoon was spent. To complete it, the class at"The Desert Song," at the Kenosha Theater. So we ended the first
h.tuh-·schooL and we must admit it was enjoyed very much.

found the same group of young people, this time as Sophoanother year of hard work. This year proved a lucky one for us,
Marie! Dean and Richard De Bell, won medals in the
contests, while two of the boys, Arthur Hartman and
as well as letters on the first basketball squad.
Row 3:

Preston Stoxen, Ernest Oberhofer, Jack Kavanagh, Harvey Anderson, Arrhur Hart·
man, Richard De Bell, Leonard Ward, George Hackney.

Row 2:

Gilbert Berry, Caroline Larwin, Helen Loftus, Miss Kuenzli, Hazel Madden, Eliza~
beth Voss, Russell Longman;

Row 1:

Maricl Dean, Ruth Shotliff, Mabel Madsen, Evelyn Meyer, Myrtle Mickle,· Lila Eh.
lert, Gwendolyn Shotton.

DE BELL, RICHARD, President

MICKLE, MYRTLE, Secretary and
Treasurer.

Good in sports and also in scholarship, Dick is a student to whom the
Junior Class looks with admiration. He
has faithfully guided us and steered
the good ship of '32 through many a

Being custodian of the records and
funds of the class of '32 is no small
job. It is rumored that a certain motor

cop affords her protection in many instances when d a n g e r lurked just

storm. His spare hours were spent in

Silver Lake.

of 1930 the same group with a few exceptions took up their work
the organization of the school orchestra some of the class joined,
the Dramatic Club and Hi-Y was also resumed. Helen Loftus was
and Treasurer of the Dramatic Club as well as Assistant Treas·
;·.:.f\C'_C.(?rdtng tO custOl!l, the students in their Junior year choose a class rin_g.

· the Juniors about the middle of the first semester. And what
debating for several days, a ring was finally decided upon, and
pleased with the choice.
Class decided to take half the responsibility of publishing the
of our nutnber receiving responsible positions on the staff.

around the corner. Her favorite form
of recreation was dancing.

selected associate editor and Richard De Bell, business
members of our class received letter awards in basketball,
positions on the baseball team.

To MISS ALICE KUENZLI, Advisor

of the Junior Class to give a Prom, an event of importance and
student, and the members of the class promise their support in

KAVANAGH, JACK, Vice President
Because the president has never been
absent, Jack never had a chance to
handle the affairs, but we are sure he
would be a success. Jack is a cartoonist
of note and a dancer of unusual grace.
For particulars apply to a certain Senior girl.

of the Girls' Dramatic Club under the leadership of Miss
Thomas also took place, and many of the girls joined.

The Junior Class is decided! y grateful for the advice and counsel offered
us by you, Miss Kuenzli, especially in
making our Junior Protn a success.

Your interest and enthusiasm in all the

we hope to complete a task that was begun three years before
success will crown our efforts.

activities of the class was a stimulant

MABEL MADSEN, '32.

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SOPHOMORE CLASS
Like other young freshman classes entering Wilmot Union Free High
School, the class of 1933 was composed of bashful girls and boys-thirty-three in
number. Although a few of this number had merely to think of climbing the stairs
a new class roon1, the majority of us had to become acquainted with new sur-

and faces. Having been informed by the upper classmen that the seats
reserved for the Hfreshies," we imtnediately settled down. So~n
bell rang, we felt a bit more at ease until each of us was asked to pass
library and register. Nervously, and yet proudly, we paraded into the
room one by one. This, of ~curse, was a very difficult task, since we
JOt were

acC'ustonied to seeing so many,_ eyes staring at us.

Then, too, every once

e ·we could hear a witty remark about us passed to a neighbor of the
<··~-.-;'.:... ...-:...;·"'; classmen" on the other side of the room.

teachers, however, proved to be very sytnpathetic, and we soon gained
after registration our class advisor, Mr. \Villiam Lieske, was

'met with bim.in the mathematics room. He discussed high
and activities with us, and already we began to feel that sophistihigh school students are said to possess. Class officers, motto, and

Row 3:

Floyd Lubeno, ] ohn Sutcliffe, Ralph Gates, Norman Rasch, Richard Hansen, Richard Aylward, Floyd Memler, Wilson Runyard, Thomas Ellison, Alfred Oetting.

Row 2:

Clarence Runyard, Lyle Mathews, Ruth Kohlstead, Ruth Nelson, Mr. Lieske 1 Dorothy
Dean, Mary Schold, Lyle Neuman 1 Lawrence Davis.

Row 1:

Bernice Berry, Ethel Blood, Doris Gillmore, Evelyn Vincent, Georgiana Naylor,
Dorothy Nelson, Beatrice Newell, Amy Harm, Edith Zarnstorff.

HANSEN, RICHARD, President

RASCH, NORMAN, Secretary and
Treasurer

As the president of the largest class
in high school, Dick has quite a task,
but he is very capable of holding the
office. Besides being a good athlete
and scholar, he has also succeeded in
winning the favor of his assistant class
officers.

A friend indeed is Norman, to
whom is given the task of recording
minutes and also funds of the Sophomore Class. Besides being good in
sports, he has also distinguished himself as an actor-especially where the
opposite sex is included.
To MR. WILLIAM LIESKE, Advisor
For two years we have had suggestions and help from you, Mr. Lieske,
in working out our class problems. To
say that we are thankful for your help
would be putting it mild. Again we

HARM, AMY, Vice Preside;,t
To aid the president as well as presiding over the meeting to which he is
absent is the task of Amy, but she has
more than proved her capability. She
found it quite pleasant working with
someone whom she understands so well

the ne~t few days of school we were busily engaged with studies.
the. freshmen were asked to prepare a float to be entered in the
County Fair parade. Each of us worked hard on this, our first
outside of our studies at the high school. The result of our hard
1ol hours was very gratifying, since our float received third place.
the float decorating provide an excellent opportunity for us to
with the true school spirit of co-operation, but it also gave us
acquainted with our fellow classmates.
county fair, our class returned with a greater enthusiasm for high
of the girls became members of the Glee Club and the newly
Club. Many of the boys joined the Hi-Y. Some showed
in athletics; Richard Hansen, Alfred Oetting, and Floyd Memler
their Freshman year, which is very excellent.
boys . and girls enrolled in our sophomore class this last
oJ this number were newcomers-Doris Gillmore, Georgiana

Aylward. Again, our class proved very active in extraIn addition to continuing their membership in the organizamany sophomores joined the high school orchestra. We are
of our scholastic record, as several members of our class

on the Honor Roll.
shall have completed the first haif of our journey. Within two
attain additional knowledge as well as enjoy school life, and
to success-Commenc;etnent.

AMY HARM '33

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in September in the fall of 1930 found thirty-two freshmen waiting
admittance to the Union Free High School. However, after entering
and finding unfamiliar surroundings and faces, they lost much of
contidence and became just the least bit nervous and excited, The upper classto their fears by taunting and teasing them.
Then came the introductions to the teachers and registration, which took up
of the morning. In the afternoon short classes were held to enable
'the~ teachers and students to become better' acquainted and give the students an idea
expected of them. So ended the first day of high school, and even
a rather unplnsant one for the freshies, they were delighted in rethe proceedings of the day.
tollowmg days the freshmen were forced to contend with the continthe upper classmen, but they were able to bear up wonderfully well
th'e trvin2: ordeal. Then came the spreading of the word Hinitiation" about
green ufreshies," for such the other students referred to them,

Row 3:

Harold Gauger, Joe Groff, Louis Winn, August Mark, George Schumacher, Robert
Van Liere, Floyd Zarnsrorff, Glenn Pacey, Arthur Hoff.

Row 2:

Marguerite Evans, Alvina Derler, Lila Nelson, Genevieve Van Liere, Lucile Weaver,
Miss Berger, Anna Mae Anderson, Lois Pepper, June Hockney, Velma Schmalfeldt.

Row 1:

Alta Vanderzee, Fern McDougall~ Shirley Sherman, Adeline Johnson, Mildred Nelson, Chrystal HartneH 1 Irva Blood, Dorothy Kanis, Winifred Capelle, Bernice Long·
man, Gertrude Nett.

NETT, GERTRUDE, President

VANLIERE, ROBERT, Secretary and
Treasurer.

Being president of the Freshman
Class is no small task when one considers the inexperience of rhe lower
classmen. Gertrude is finding little difficulty, and with her at the helm the
Freshmen have had a very successful
year.

In Bob the freshmen found one interested as well as capable of doing the
work of a secretary and treasurer. Bob
finds that friendliness is a good characteristic to possess, for it has aided

HOCKNEY, JUNE, Vice President·

To MISS MILDRED BERGER,
Advisor

him in tnore than one instance.

June has had no chances to preside

The life of a freshman is full of

over the class meetings, but we know

doubts, fears, and uncertainties. We

she is capable of it. Dancing holds
much charm for her, and when not

found you, Miss Berger, always willing

looking to this as a form of recreation,

problems which confronted our class.
Without you, the class of '34 would be
like a ship without a sail.

of the word, and their hearts were once more filled with fear.
held everlasting terrors for them as they visualized the
classmen woud play on them. At last the memorable night
and the freshmen hesitatingly filed into the gym. More razzand it was over witho
now felt more a part of the school, since they had been inithe boys joined the Hi- Y Club and the girls the chorus and the
The organization of an orchestra captured the interests of many
c'Cc:u .L- class.
At the begmnmg of basketball season, petitions were circulated for nominee,s
After trv-outs. the election followed. Lucile "Beanie" Weaver
Fern McDougall as her assistant. The choice has
fi<)ti;been>regretted, for they have proved themselves very capable.
'e exceptionally proud of our scholastic record made thus far, as many
consistently found on the Honor Roll. Several boys have regubasketball practice, and we are sure they will eventually find
first squad.
of the year came aroup.d too soon to suit the freshmen, but they
forward to adding more laurels to their class in future years.

to give us your time and counsel on the

June takes hikes to one of the largest
farms in western Kenosha County.

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Again-we present Mr. Vincente You may
call him the janitor, but all students and teachers of the Union Free High School for the last
eleven years call him their life long friend.
Perhaps the greatest tribute we can pay Mr.
Vincent is expressed in the words of an alumnus of this school when he said, "The reason
Mr. Vincent has so many friends among Wilmot High School alumni, teachers, and students is because he has always been a friend
to thetn.'l

MR. ELMER VINCENT

THE MODERN HIGH SCHOOL
The modern high school is a complex institution. It is a community in itself;
a center of culture, cooperation, and service; where youth spends his four most

impressionable years in condensed living, meeting the problems of life under competent direction; cooperating and competing with those of his own generation; de~

veloping his abilities; forming proper tastes, prejudices and habits; becoming acquainted with the best that has been thought, said or done through all the ages;
acquiring his heritage of traditions and knowledge bequeathed by all mankind;
gaining an understanding of life and the natural laws that influence it; growing in
self-confidence, self-control and self-respect; finding his possibilities and limitations; discritninating between culture and coarseness; enjoying the beautiful in
natural phenotnena and human endeavor; exercising driving power in attacking
worth while problems; experiencing the joy in striving and the pleasure that comes
from doing good works; and building into his personality ideals, aims and purposes to lead him on to the best expression of himself and the greatest service to
mankind.

Organizations

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Row 3:

Lois Pepper, Ruth Pepper, Claudia Vincent, Beatrice Newell, Ruby Davis, Clarice
Aylward, Gwendolyn Shotton, Myrtle Midde, Helen Loftus, Shirley Sherman.

Row 2:

Chrystal Hartnell, Marjorie Van Liere, Marie! Dean, Hazel Schold, Ruth Shotliff,
Elva Mark, Winifred De Bell, Amy Harm, Bernice Longman, Mary Schold,
Evelyn Vincent, Doris Gillmore, Alice Gillmore, GeneVieve Van Liere.

Row 1:

Miss Kuenzli, Irva Blood, Edith Zarnstorff, Fern McDougall, Evelyn Meyer,

Shirley Sherman, Mildred Nelson.
Ruby Davis, Clarice Aylward, Genevieve Van Liere,
Pepper, Adeline Johnson, June Hockney, Velma

Elva Mark, lrva Blood, Chrystal Hartnell, Fern McDougall, Ethel
Vincent, Doris Gillmore, Alice Gillmore, Claudia Vincent, Anna

Miss Thomas, Ethel Blood, Hazel Madden, Mabel Madsen, Caroline Larwin, Miss
Berger.

GIRLS' DRAMATIC CLUB
On September 29, 1929, twenty-eight peppy girls under the leadership of
Miss Thiessen and Miss Thomas, met and organized a Dramatic Club. They chose
lola Harm, president, Hazel Schold, vice president, Irene Haase, secretary and
;reasurer, and set the second Thursday of the month for their regular meeting
date. The purpose of the club is to promote dramatics in our high school and
to engage in activities which will benefit the girls from the standpoint of selfexpression through presenting various entertainments to the puolic.
During the fir~t year the club co-operated with the Boys' Athletic Association in sponsoring a play, "Come Out of the Kitchen" and also entertained the
students at school parties. With the exception of a few girls who dropped out,
all were highly in favor of continuing the club in 1930.
In 1930 they selected the following officers: president, Marjorie Van Liere;
vice president, Gwendolyn Shotton; secretary and treasurer, Helen Loftus. The
club hopes to make their organization keep growing in the future and to promote
a firm understanding among the girls in our Alma Mater.

GIRLS' CHORUS
was introduced into the school in 1928 under the direction •
of Kenosha. At first it was attempted to include the entire
'work, but this was found to be impracticable. The climax of
'reached in a successful negro minstrel.
again found many students interested in this type of work
'de,veloped what has since been known as the Girls' Chorus.
with the help of Miss Thiessen an operetta, "The Ghost
•rpcsfully staged. The Chorus also sang at the class
exercises.
joined the Chorus in 1930 and developed a group noted
Another operetta "The American Girl" was staged and
Berger as pianist and Miss Thomas as dramatic coach
Chorus has greatly been enjoyed by all those who
and its members greatly appreciate the efforts of Mr.
CAROLINE LARWIN, '32

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Row 2:
Row 1:

Norman Rasch, John Sutcliffe, Richard De Bell, Jack Kavanagh, Mr. Lieske,
Richard Hansen, Floyd Lubeno, George Hackney, Louis Winn.
William Bernhoft, Alfred Oetting, Preston Stoxen, Joe Groff, Robert Van Liere,
Floyd Memler, Russell Longman, Gilbert Berry.

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Lubeno,

Richard

Aylward,

Arthur

Gates, Richard Hansen, Jack Kavanagh, Mr. Schnurr.

Charles Lake, Alfred Oetting, \Xlilliam Bernhoft, John Sutcliffe,
Floyd Memler, Norman Rasch, Richard De Bell, Preston Stoxen,

HI-Y CLUB
The first activity for the Hi-Y Club in the year 1930-31 was to extend its
membership to those boys in school who wished to join. Under the direction of
Mr. A. C Nord, Y. M. C. A. Secretary of Racine and Kenosha County; Mr. W. V.
Lieske, local advisor; President, Richard De Bell; Vice President, Richard Hansen;
Secretary and Treasurer, Jack Kavanagh, the new members were admitted to the
club and acquainted with its objectives and ideals, which are to create, maintain
and extend throughout the school and the community high standards of Christian
charaoter. The motto of the organization is clean speech, clean sports, clean
scholarship, and clean living.
Meetings are held every second Tuesday between twelve and one o'clock.
After the business is transacted, the remaining time is turned over to speakers and
discussion of boys' problems. Some recent topics were maintaining self-control,
question of etiquette and courtesy, selection of vocation, health habits, and value
of athletics.
Physical training is also a part of Hi-Y work. At various intervals during
the year, other HI-Y Clubs are engaged in competitive games of basketball,
which terminate in the annual Hi-Y basketball tournament.

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
of the Future Farmers of America was organized in 1928"
of Mr. Schnurr. The activities of the organization have
to supporting judging teams, sponsoring 4,H club work,
work.
of the state organization, which holds its annual meeting at
contest in Madison.

George Hackney, secretary and treasurer.
in the future this organization will accept more and more

connected with the agricultural program of the schooL
several years to accomplish.

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our local chapter holds its charter. Several members are
in the Future Farmers' Oratorical Contest. The
at present are Richard De Bell, president; Richard

This

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JUDGING TEAM
The annual trip to the ] udging Contest at Madison is an eagerly anticipated
event by the boys in the Agricultural classes. About September 15th Mr. Schnurr
made plans for the contest, which was to be held on October lOth. Three teams
including Richard Hansen, Floyd Memler, and Alfred Oetting in the Livestock
group; Joe Groff, Louis Winn, and Preston Stoxen in the grain judging group;
George Hockney, Richard De Bell, and William Bernhoft on the meat judging team
were chosen. The grain and livestock teams were coached by our agricultural
teacher, Mr. Schnurr, while the n1eat team received considerable training from

lVIr. Klein. The trip to Madison was made in George Hockney's Ford, being towed
part of the way by Alfred Oetting's Chevrolet. We arrived at Madison at 4:30
and settled in our rooms at the Park Hotel. Curfew rang at 10 o'clock, and it
found us all ready for bed?? Louis Winn had considerable trouble with his
pocket book, and put his money in his shoe.
The next morning the contest took place, some of us working in the

morning and some in the afternoon. Three of the boys, who hated to miss school,
managed to be at East Side High School at dismissal titne The next morning we
went to Agriculture Hall to get the returns of Friday's work. After the awards
were given out, we checked out at the hotel and prepared to go to the football
game. The strong Wisconsin eleven defeated Chicago. We returned home after
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Ellison, George Hackney.

Neuman, Elva Mark, Fern McDougall, Ervin Rasch,
Gwendolvn Shotton, Caroline Larwin, Marjorie Van Liere.
Madsen, Miss Berger, Dorothy Buckley, Beatrice New·

Winifred De Bell, Alvina Derler, Russell Longman, Jack
Liere, Marie! Dean, Arthur Hoff, Raymond Schold, Joe Groff,
Mabel Johnson, Dorothy Schold.

ORCHESTRA
Orchestra has gone through periods of flourishment and
'',,September, 193.0, interest in an orchestra was revived, Mr. Aldrich
of the newly awakened activity.
who had had some previous experience, were organ-

and the remainder took individual instructions from Mr.
group is the goal of every member of the orchestra.
17, 1930, the orchestra made its first public appearance in a
Girls' Chorus. The reaction of the audience proved highly
work of Mr. Aldrich. The orchestra was asked to play at sevtinments, including a three-act play put on by the P. T. A.,
Contest, the Operetta entitled "The American Girl," and
everyone will continue to nback up)j our musicians, not only

but for social and community betterment as well.

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THE ECHO STAFF

After many hours of pleasant labor our task is completed. We have endeavored to present a true picture of high school life. Each member of the staff has
worked unceasingly and shown unbounded enthusiasm in the preparation of his depart1nent.

We hope that when you "browse" through the pages of this 1931 Echo, it will
prove to be a real pleasure and benefit to you. If this is accomplished, we will consider our efforts worthwhile.
I wish again to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who has helped
to make the 1931 Echo a success.

HAZEL SCHOLD,
Editor-in-Chief.

vocational work is offered in both the commercial and agriculThe above pictures show the senior typing class and the farm
composed of Juniors and Seniors in action. The practicability of these
very 'popular among the students.
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~ses offered in the comntercial department are two years of
bookkeeping, and one of business science, while the agricultural

animal husbandry, one year of plant husbandry, and

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MARION BASSETT MORLEY
EARL BLOOD

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BASKETBALt SQUAD

Joe Groff,- Lyle Mathews, Floyd Zarnstorff, Thomas Ellison, Robert
N_euman, Glenn Pacey, Arthur Hoff.
Schumacher, John Sutcliffe, Norman Rasch, Richard Hansen,
FlOyd Lubeno, Gilbert Berry, Russell Longman.

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Charles Lake, Richard Aylward, Alfred Oetting, William Bern·

J~~k-:K:a~ailagh, Richard De Bell, Floyd Memler.

ATHLETICS
·sponsored by the Boys' Athletic Association. This organization i~'
Hackney, President; Richard Hansen, vice president, and Bill
Manager, with Mr. Lieske and Mr. Schnurr faculty members
L;ommittee. The duties of this group are to develop a program of
reach every boy in school, provide the teams with suitable schedALFRED OETTING

CHARLES LAKE

Captain as a freshman is unusual,

Captain during both his Junior and
Senior year is the tribute of the squad
to him. Many times during his career
he provided the extra points needed
to win games. A hard worker, good

but his ability showed he deserved the
honor. Alfred "Fritz" Oetting was
easily the best backstop Wilmot High
has had for several years. This com·

loser, and good winner are the charac~

bined with a good arm and the ability

teristics which will long cause Wilmot
H i g h to remember the deeds of
Charles Lake.

to provide base hits when needed left

e'Q_UJPment1 and finance all athletic activities. This constitutes a man-size
every individual with our pro gram as is illustrated by
,fcth~ "roun narticinating in basketball. To justify athletics in the school,

health and physical development but also must add
charact~r of the persons participating, whether it be to win or lose

>',tal<e hard knocks, to work with the group or to give their best at all times.
n, and our teams have lost, but we feel that every individual
because of having participated. We hope that the Athletic As·
the good work started several years ago and eventually de·
the policy of athletics for all, and by all, with a definite

nothing to be desired.

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19-ALLENDALE, 7
5 a hard fought game with a great deal of fouling. Many of the end
dismally because of imperfect interference.
20~CLINTON, 9
· first conference game was played at Clinton. Hansen was hot and
and a free throw. Oetting sunk three field goals.
BAY, 17
game; the lead changing hands several times. Our
appearance when Hansen injured his knee.
A VOCATIONALS, 22
7-6 ill our favor, but duri11g the second half we were
was played at Wilmot. Gimmel was Kenosha's big shot.
GROVE, 5
their tnoney' s worth at this gatne. The score was tied with

to play when Union Grove scored on a free throw, winning
TERFORD, 17
and Hansen both. out, it became necessary to shift De Bell to
a rally lete in the game, but could not overcome Waterford's
CITY, 14
game. Several times we had chances to forge ahead on
enjoyed a delicious lunch at Miss Berger's home after the
Row 2:

Mr. Schnurr, Richard Aylward, Jack Kavanagh, Norman Rasch, Arthur Hartman,
Russell Longman, Mr. Lieske.

Row 1:

Richard Hansen, Floyd Memler, Richard De Bell, Charles Lake, Alfred Oetting,

WORTH, 18
fast, clever team which showed its best at this game. One free
tells the story of this defeat.
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~ into the scoring column, we early defeated Clinton.
lineup in this game and gave a good account of himself.
,MS BAY, 16
tied .until the middle of the last quarter, when Williams Bay
some long shots. A large delegation of rooters accompanied the

William Bernhoft

BASKET BALL
The Wilmot 1930-31 basket ball team with nearly all last year's veterans had
a fairly successful season, but seemed to have a jinx which lost many games by
narrow margins. The team, taken as a whole, was one to be proud of because their
spioit throughout the year in the face of injuries and sickness was excellent, altho:. gh the larger end of more scores would always be welcome. The season started
out well, but in the third game of the year, our star center, Hansen, was injured.

our center from the game during

This proved to be a great handicap, and it was not again until near the end of the
seas('n that the team began to click.
The record of four wins and eight losses does not give a clear picture of the
season. Three of the games lost were lost by one point, and two were played with
crippled lineups. The personnel of the first team consisted of Bernhoft, Oetting,
Forwards; Aylward, Hansen, Centers; De Bell, Lake, Guards with Rasch and Hartman as reserves.

A word should be said about the second team, composed of Anderson as
Center, Berry and Memler as Forwards, and Stoxen and Kavanagh as Guards. The
record of the second team consists of five games won and three lost.

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improvement over our first conflict with them. They
met this year. This game was played in Kenosha.
GROVE, 12

l.;l.l_.l_~---'-J.1<1~Lu Our jinx. The end of the game found us on the long end
wed the. game up with a sensational long shot.
,TERFORD, 20
ord a scare at their homecoming game. We could not pull the
This was our last out of town game of the season.

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CHARLES LAKE, '31.
HARVEY ANDERSON, '32.

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game was lost to Clinton at ''Clinton with a score of 20-5. Our left
a victin1 of qdropsy," and dropped into a ditch twice instead of

This allowed seven runs to cross home plate in the first inning.
fielder offered no alibi, but we excused him because the rough
cause of his spills.
was against Genoa City at their home park. The final score
Mathews shared the pitching burden, while "Duke CobCaptain Oetting supplied the hits which drove in our runs.
in the last inning with two on was the feature of the game.
of the season was the best. Our games usually last seven fra1nes)
Bernhoft pitched the entire game and was never in
accumu1area thirteen strikeouts and won his own game with a dean
:''L'"''~;~.J, inning. The final score was 5-4. All members of the team played
InCidentally this was the only defeat suffered by Clinton during

THE HIGH SCHOOL GAME
Row 2:

Mr. Schnurr, Lyle Neuman, Ernest Oberhofer, Arthur Hartman, Leonard Ward,
Mr. Lieske.

Row 1:

Norman Rasch, Richard De Bell, William Bernhoft, Jack Kavanagh, Alfred Oetting,
Charles Lake, William Engberg.

game has an appeal all its own. It reaches inside of you and
heart and tugs at it.
,
the high school youngsters, both in the stands and on the
at its very best-unspoiled and unsophisticated. They have
point where they are afraid that unfettered enthusiasm may

BASEBALL
Baseball, the king of American sports, has for a long time held the interest of
the student body of Wilmot High. The team of 1G30 was composed of three·
fourths inexperienced men, which resulted in their losing their first four games
and taking the last two. Prospects for next year's teatn are very promising, as a
majority of the members will be back.
The first game was played at Waterford, and we finished at the short end of
an 11-8 score. We did considerable experimenting on the mound, trying out three
pitchers, Hartman, Schmalfeldt, and Mathews. A rally in the last inning ended with
three men on base.
The second game was played on the home field, the opposition being furnished
by Genoa City. It turned into a sort of a track meet as indicated by the high score,
which after several hours of competition showed Genoa City 21, Wilmot 20. Errors
at first base allowed ten of Genoa's runs to cross the plate.
Things didn't look much brighter after the third game, the score being Waterford 8, Wilmot 5, at Wilmot. Bernhoft started to pitch, but it was his off day, and
hi.;; control was not up to its usual standard, forcing in several runs, Nevertheless,
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.clo:or-die spirit that makes up for all errors. Players and spectators
energy. The atmosphere is electric.
feature about watching a high school game. Before the
to find a mist coining into your eyes now and then, a lump

kids have something that we older ones have pretty well
themselves will lose in a few years. They have enthusiof the crossing of a whitewashed line or the flipping of
event as important as the World War. They can scream
tS'exhaustion simply because a lad named Kozinski is able to run ten
knocked down, or carrom a ball from a backboard through
enthusiasm is going to be spoiled in a few years. It can't
its possibilities are infinite. These youngsters, if they onlv
in their hands. They could make it over.
-Bruce Caton, in Sandusky Journal.

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FOOTBALL
Football instruction was given during our regular gym periods by Mr. Lieske.
Several of the boys became very enthusiastic after learning something about the
game, with the result that a game was arranged with Fox Lake. About sixteen men
reported for practice and of course so1ne eliminations were tnade, such as Art

Hoff and "Chink" Mathews, who were constantly being mistaken for the ball.
After a week's practice, we started for Fox Lake with one ball, thirteen players
and three-fourths ot a uniform. The game started at four o'clock and after sixty
minutes of hard, fierce football, Fox Lake had crossed our goal line twice, while
the best we could do was to reach their five-yard line. Coach Lieske was well
pleased with the showing made.
The outstanding men in the line were De Bell, center; Oberhofer and Hansen
at tackle, and Anderson at end. In the back field, Oetting did most of the ball carrying, although Aylward and Bernhoft pulled off some nice runs.
The boys were very enthusiastic about football after their "baptism" of fire.
Considerable talk is heard about the school corridors, relative to having a regular
team next year. Time will tell.
BOXING
Just as surely as spring appears the blood of youth calls for action, fast, furious action. We have discovered an outlet for this superabundance of energy by
holding the annual boxing tournament. Entrants are voluntary, weight matched
against weights, and then as the old saying goes, "The fun begins." The matches
are limited to three one and one-half n1inute rounds, with one minute between, In
case of a draw, one extra round is allowed; if still a draw, a coin is tossed to decide

the winner.

Pepper, Ruby Davis, Mildred Stockwell, Clarice Aylward, Clau·
Gillmore, Amy Harm, Caroline Larwin 1 Gwendolyn Shotton, Ger-

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ENTRANTS AND WINNERS IN 1931 TOURNAMENT

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Lubeno

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WELTER WEIGHT}

LIGHT WEIGHT

, Myrtle Mickle, Mariel Dean, Winifred Capelle.
Madsen, Lila Ehlert, Doris GiUmore, Evelyn Vincent, Georgiana Naylor,'
Kanis, Chrystal Hartnell, Gertrude Nett, Irva Blood, Hazel Madden, EliEdith Zarnstorff, Fern McDougall, Helen Loftus, Mildred Nelson.

Hansen

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Adeline Johnson, Dorothy Dean, Genevieve Van Liere, Alta Vanfewell, Miss Kuenzli, Evelyn Meyer, Elva Mark, Winifred De Bell,

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HARVEY ANDERSON, '32

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GIRLS' GYM CLASS
were to wander into the gym on a Wednesday or' Friday afternoon
;00, he would see the girls' gym class in action.
in the history of the school has the girls' enthusiasm been so
This is due to the instruction and guidance of Miss Kuenzli.
are very interested as well as delighted in participating in the
games which are run on schedule-the winners playing the winlosers playing the losers. This method eventually works down to two
play for the championship.
basketball, but indoor basball, volley ball, dancing, and physical
the gym class interesting. Although few are yet able to turn cart
on their head, nevertheless everyone is learning fast and with a
practice they will be accomplished athletes.
GWENDOLYN SHOTTON, '32.

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"He played the game"What finer epitaph can stand?
Or who can earn a fairer fame

When Time at last has called his hand?
Regardless of the mocking roar,
Regardless of the final score,
To fight it out, raw blow for blow,
Until your time has come to go
On out beyond all praise or blame,
Beyond the twilight's purple glow,
Where Fate can write against your

name

This closing line for friend or foe:
"He played the game."
"He played the game"What more is there than one can say?
What other word might add acclaim
To this lone phrase that rules the fray?
Regardless of the breaks of chance,
Regardless of all circumstance,
To rise above the whims of Fate,
Where dreams at times are desolate,

Where failure seems your final aim
And Disappointment is your mate,

Where Life can write in words of flame
This closing line above the gate:
"He played the game."
-GRANTLAND RICE.
North American Newspaper Alliance

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"TEAM WORK"
If you're center on a football team
You do not run the ends.
And the half-backs can't call signals,
But a lot on him depends;
And the tackle doesn't take the ball,
And the ends don't hit the line,
But yet they're all important, and
Their duties intertwine;
For what good is a half-back
If the tackles do not hold?
And the end'll be a detriment
Unless he does as told;
And unless the center snaps the ball
At just the time and place,
The teamwork of the whole is goneA sure sign of disgrace.
And so it is in other things,
Whate'er our job may be.

If major one or minor, where
Results we cannot see,
We do our part and don't complain
Because our praise is less,

We bring on teamwork of the wholeA sure sign of success.
THE CONQUEROR
It's easy to laugh when the skies are
blue
And the sun is shining bright;
Yes, easy to laugh when your friends
are true

And there's happiness in sight;
But when hope has fled and the skies
are gray,

YOUR BEST IN BASKETBALL
Did you miss the goal,
Did the ball bound out,
Tho' you put your soul in the shot?
Did your ears grow hot
With the jeering shout
Frotn the so~called t~sports" that were
not?

Did you do your best? That's all I care
No matter if ntin~horns" tear their hair

For the test of the game is the way
you played
And not the number of points you
made
If you kept the code and always were
square,
Your effort was pleasing to God, a• prayer
And victory after all is there,
To ever play fair!
-DANIEL CHASE,

And the friends of the past have
turned away,

Ah, then indeed it's a hero feat
To conjure a smile in the face of defeat.
It's easy to laugh when the battle's
fought
And you know that the victory's

Alumni

won;

Yes, easy to laugh when the prize you
sought
Is yours when the race is run;
here's to the tnan who can laugh

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Oi adversity blows; he will conquer
at last,

For the hardest man in the world to
beat
Is the man who can laugh in the
face of defeat.
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of the class of 1930 we¢ welcomed into the Alumni Association
p,resident. The response was given by Adolph Fiegel, president
·;Reminiscence of former high school days were given by Bert Schenand Herbert Swenson. Mr. R. S. Ihlenfeldt, former prinrecalled many happy incidents of former days, and Mr.
principal, issued a standing invitation to all alumnus to
possible. After the banquet, the evening was spent in dancing.
same spirit will prevail in 1931, and that many more graduates
banquet and dance.

CYRIL DALTON

BERNEICE HARM

BERT SCHENNING

ALUMNI OFFICERS
DALTON, CYRIL, President
After graduating, he attended Whitewater State Teachers' College and is now
teaching mathematics in the Beloit Junior

High School. His address is 1308 Nelson
Avenue. The Alumni Association is fortunate in having him as a guiding hand.
This is his second year as president,

HARM, BERNEICE, Secretary and
Treasurer
Upon graduation in 1928, she entered
the County Superintendent's office as his
stenographer and secretary. Her home address is Spring Grove, Illinois, but mail
will reach her at the Court House, Keno~
sha, Wisconsin. The records of the Alum~
ni Association are safe in her capable

hands.

SCHENNING, BERT, Vice President

SWENSON, HERBERT, Business
Manager.

He is at present credit manager at Mar-

shall Fields Company in Chicago, his ad-

With the increase in the size of our or~
ganization, it was found necessary to form
the new office of Business Manager. Be~
cause of his ability in such lines, Herb
Swenson was selected for the position. His
address is 6706 27th Avenue, Kenosha,
V/isconsin.

dress being 3039 N. California Avenue.
All those who witnessed the enthusiasm
of Bert at last year's alumni banquet know
that we have a real booster for Wilmot

High School.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The year 1929 marked the rejuvenation of the Alumni Association. Through
the efforts of the parents of the graduating class, cooperating with several alumni
and the High School faculty, an alumni banquet was held at the gym. It was well
attended; many alumni renewing the bonds of friendship which were so dear to
them in their high school days.

e'ditors, wish to thank the alumni and friends of Wilmot High
given us in making this department as complete as pasof autographs speak for themselves, as to the interest
d it impossible to reach each alumnus, as many have
the country where their business and personal interests
would, at all times, appreciate a word from you as to your
have omi,tted the directory in this department and have
"'""r•nh section, which we felt, while probably not as complete, is
as all addresses are less than four months old. Again we
CLAUDIA VINCENT, '3L
MYRTLE MICKLE, '32.

IN RETROSPECT
School was established in Wilmot twenty-eight years
!Organized, the school had a faculty of two teachers, which at the
o.increas~d to five. The enrollment is the largest in its history, total!, fifty-four girls arid forty-one boys. Indications are
ce. The increase in the enrollment has made several adnecessary, the last one being constructed in 1929. The presof an assembly and five class rooms. This together with the
our operating space.
is so arranged that every student upon graduation is eligible
~xamination any institution of higher learning in the state. How-

"'ed to provide many choices of courses. The required
English, two of mathematics, three of science, one of
The remaining four credits necessary for graduation may
four year course in agriculture or commercial work, Social
Advanced Mathematics, or Latin.

In the spring of 1930 through the efforts of the officers of the association,
Cyril Dalton, Rhoda Jedele, and Berneice Harm, an exceptionally enthusiastic
alumni banquet was held. Henry Blim, a graduate of the first class of 1905, was
the toastmaster of the evening.

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Cook, A. C.
Hefferman, Jesse
Howlett, Irving
Berger, Mildred
Carey, Ermine G.
Carey, Grace M~
Faber, Minnie W.
Frances, Leona

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Ihlenfeldt, R. S.
Minsart, Anton

Mulder, J. E.
Phillipps, A. W.
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Smith, A.].
Squires, Benjamin
Weigel, C. J.

Meyer, Avis
Kramer, Arthur
Peterson, Alta
Kuenzli, Alice
Porter, Catherine A.
Lamb, Hilda J.
Post, Laura U.
Langhus, Mona B.
Purdue, Rosa M.
Leonardson, D. Natalie
Ray, Dorothy
Lewis, Sadie
Reschke, Alfred
Lieske, William
Thiessen, Myrtle
Mellor, Milton E.
Thomas, Ruth
Metcalf, Edith L.
Zepp, Bertha E.
ALUMNI
Vera Lubeno (Mrs. Charles Wyman)
Kortendick, Berneice

1905
Rosa M. Bufton
Grace M. Carey
Helen Carey (Mrs. Wallace Dobyns)
Lillian E. Darby
Edith Hatch Allen
Henry Blim
Laura Loftus (Mrs. Ray Ferry)

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Sadie A. Boulden (Mrs. Madison
Balentine)
Edith B. Darby
Marie Mattern
Katherine Nett (Mrs. Ross Schenning)
Anna Pella (Mrs. Fred Luedtke)

1911
Mabel Bufton (Mrs. M. Briggs)
August Drom
Harold O'Malley
Mildred Vincent (Mrs. Ray Paddock)
Leora Sheen (Mrs. George Vincent)
Blanche Carey

1907
Alice Bufton
Alice Hatch(Mrs. Eugene McDougall)
John Moran
Lynn Sherman
Ethel Wright (Mrs. T. Fuson)
Laura Moran (died in 1914)

1912
Ruby Ludwig (Mrs. James Carey)
Ruth Jackson (Mrs. Fred Duffy)
Florence Hartnell (Mrs.Fred Richards)
Roscoe Pease

1908
Arthur Blim
Edward Boulden
Maude A. Vincent (Mrs. Roy Murdock)
Charlotte Darby (Mrs. Walter
Harrison)
Ermine G. Carey

1919
Ambrose Moran
Lawrence Fleming

Claren-:e Vincent

Gertrude Halladay (Mrs. Herman
Frick)
1920
Harold Mickle
Madeline Swenson
Clara Drom (Mrs. Floyd Horton)
Richard Claire (died in 1924)
Ruth Dalton
Helen Stoxen (Mrs. Earl Thomas)
Irving Carey
1921
Georgia Bruel (Mrs. Arthur Pankin)
Ethel Dalton
Dorothy Dixon (Mrs.Vivian Holtdorf)
Vivian Holtdorf
Lyle Kerkhoff
Phillip Kerwin
Bert Schenning
Floyd Westlake
Iris Wicks (Mrs. Howard Richter)
Laura Winn (Mrs. Henry Nulk)
Elmer Schmalfeldt

Lavester Hanneman

Leland Hegeman
Clarence Wright
Ira White (died in 1926)
Fred Scott
1915
Drom (Mrs. William Prohl)
Burritt (Mrs. Clarence Wright)·
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1917
Bohrn
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Drom (Mrs. Harold Ellis)
Dr om
Hegeman (Mrs. R. C. Burton)
Kruetz
(Mrs. J. Ta!lofer)
(Myrtle Sied(died in 1927)

1922
Marian Bassett (Mrs. William Morley)
(died in 1929)
Irma Burritt (Mrs. D. Wicks)
Sylvia Dowell
Caroline Fernald (Mrs. S. Stoxen)
Georgiana Hoffman (Mrs. I. Car~y)
Clayton Stockwell
Stanley Stoxen
Edwin Volbrecht
· Pearl Volbrecht
Ruby Winn (Mrs. Arno Schmidt)
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1913
Barbara Fleuker
Edith Dean (Mrs. E. Taylor)
Mary Madden Harms
Elsie Scott (Mrs. A. Lovestead)
1914
Florence Bowman (Mrs. A. Schlax)
Bertha Pella

1909
Milton Blim
Hazel Hegeman (Mrs. Walter Winn)
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Ada Dean (Mrs. Frank Luke)
James Madden
Gilbert Kerkhoff

Lawrence Pease
Winn Peterson

1910
Earle Boulden
Elsie Bufton (Mrs. Alver Hammerstrom)
Earle M. Darby
Florence Faden (Mrs. T. Fulleylove)
Roland Hegeman
Blanche Kinreed (Mrs. W. Peterson)
George Vincent

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1923
Loretta Peacock (Mrs. Thomas Madden)
Mrytle Salvin (Mrs: A. Schumacher)
Laura Stoxen (Mrs. Marshall Williams)
Donald Herrick
Arthur Fiegel
Doris Ganzlin
John Kerwin
Mary Kerwin
Margaret Madden (Mrs. Leo Rauen)
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Stanley Becker
Edna Brinkman (Mrs. Lloyd Stoxen)
Melvin Bufton
Cyril Dalton
Edna Fiegel (Mrs. W. Dahn)
Gwendolyn Gorman
Merton Hartnell
Mary Hoffman (Mrs. Malone)
Rhoda J edele
Aileen Memler
Beatrice Oetting
Elvira Oetting
Norman Richter
Irma Schmalfeldt (Mrs. R. M.
McCracken)
Hazel Stoxen (Mrs. ]. Andrieson)

Ruth Curtiss
Ruth Pacey (Mrs. Walter Rasch)
Florence Bloss
Beatrice Dalton
Helen Reynolds (Mrs. Wilson)
Hazel Lubkeman
Ethel Hahn
Florence Fiegel
Kenneth Larwin
Irva Dowell
Ruby Brandes (Mrs. Howard Betzig)

1927
Donald Tyler
Fred Forster
Lawrence Stenzel
Lyle McDougall
Gladys Bufton
Florence Dalton
Alice Randall (Mrs. Klopstein)
Ruth Barber
William Fiegel
Charles J urevick
Leo Leiting
Grace Sutcliffe
Eugene Frank

1925
Milward Bloss
Clarence Loth
Elmer Loth
Wall ace Miller
Astrid Peterson (Mrs. Wm. Kasken)
Elsie Rieman (Mrs. Elverman)
Rose Rush (Mrs. Charles Fred ricks)
Fred Schmalfeldt
Marg10erite Schuelke
Elmer Stenzel
Margaret Stoxen

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1928
Norton Bassett
Wylanta Haggerty
Berneice Harm

Bernard Hockney
Esther Kanis

Alice McDougall
Leroy Madden
John Memler
Ruth Stoxen

Frances Reynolds
George Richter
Chester Runyard
Emerson Schmalfeldt

1929
Malcolm Dalton
Zona Newell
Clinton Voss
Gladys Miller
Norma Elfers
Gertrude Berry
Arthur Bloss
Mary Daly
Lester Bufton
1930
Adolph Fiegel
Irene Haase
lola Harm
John Freeman
Myrtle Davis
Fredrick Gillmore
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Lyle Pacey
Winsor Madden
Gordon Dix
Deane Loftus
Norman Jedele

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(Your only Kanaka alumnus)
Aloha Nui Loa!
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After taking twelve bottles of your medicine, I laughed so much that the high
school faculty accused me ofassociating with J. K. If I were 12 years older I
would be 88 years younger than my grandfather who is 19 years older than his
youngest sister, My color is such that I cannot be distinguished at night. But this
is not of great importance, for what I started out to say is that you are just plain
crazy. I called at the address given, asked your secretary if you were in and found
that no such place existed. This made me so furious that I bit your dog in his left
leg. I am unmarried, and would like to hear from any high school student interested in good home cooking.
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Ann

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Andy

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Clare

Black hair

Aylward
Richard

Bud

Romantic

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William

Eggy

Classy
dresser

PeJtering

Berry
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Gib

Girlish

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the gir!s

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Ethel

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Boyish

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A water

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Possum

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Dorothy

Dean

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Deany

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blonde

Fixing her
hair

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opera singer

I Wonder What's
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girls

Harvey

Aylward
Clarice

eyes

I

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in watches

It's a Great Life

Reading English literature

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athlete

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Chicago

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please

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IDo You Ever Think

lips

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of Me?

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Richard

Dick

Indepen·
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Deciding
who to take

To excel
in sports

Sweethearts of My
Student Days

De Bell
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Winnie

Spit

curls

taking the

To live in
Silver Lake

11:30 Saturday Night

Derler

Derler

Smiling

Ehlert
Lila

Li

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Working
Geometry

r o be a stenog-~

Lilac Time

Ellison

Alec

Smartness

Hollering

To run an

elevator

They Always Pick
On Me

Engberg
William

Dingle

Curly locks f Going down
to the river

To recite in

Love Me

Evans
Marguerite

Marg

Riding in a
Chevrolet

To have curls

Gates
Ralph

Gates

Keeping shy
of the girls

To get a girl

Gauger
Harold

Bingo

Riding his
bicycle

To be a traveling salesman

lead
Driving to

To teach Latin II Wonder Where My

B. B. games

Alvina

Thomas

Neatness
Bashhdness

Loud

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Boy of My Dreams

Hansen
Richard

Stretch

Harm

Harm

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Btg ears

I

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Makmg
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Gettmg a date

Please Don't Take
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Little Joe
Lonesome Lover

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Same

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Arthur

Duke

Specks

Laboring??

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World Go By

Hartnell
Chrystal!

Shorty

Dark

Talking on
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To live in
Salem

Heartaches

Hackney
June

June

Hoff
Arthur

Art

Cute

Johnson
Adeline

Ad

Kanis

Amy

Kavanagh
John

Kohlstead
Ruth
Lake
Charles
Larwin
Caroline
Loftus
Helen

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to Indiana
to Pete S.

Give Me a Night in
June

To be a news·
paper editor

Little, But Oh Myc

disturbance
Silence

Sitting in her
seat at noon

To be a
housewife

Sweet Adeline

Dort

Short
dresses

Visiting IV1iss ITo live in Mil-IFrankie Made A Lady
Bice
waukee
Out of Lizzie

Jack

Natural
wavy hair??

Talking to

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Marj.

cartoonist

Laugh!

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Long hair

Writing
notes

To live in

Rollin~ Down the

Wilmot

River

Chase

Shy

Looking at
the girls?

To be a public
speaker

Leave Me With a
Smile

Lena

Pleasant

Carolina Moon

Dorothy

Lofty

Causing a

Minding her

To be a saxo·

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phone soloist

Listening to
the radio

To be a tap

Short

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My Ideal

dancer

Bern

Green tam l Driving the ITo find a rem-~

Rusty

Suspenders

Lubeno
Floyd

Lubeno

Winning
ways?

Doing

To own a hard-

nothing

ware store

McDougall
Fern

Giggles

Short

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To walk on

everything

high heels

Reuben, Reuben, I've
Been Thinking

Haze

Witty

Killing
time

To fall in love

Is That Religion?

Gooey

Bright

To be a

Barney Google

Longman
Bernice
Longman
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Falling in Love

Harold Teen

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Lyle

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Mem

Floyd
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Evy

Mickle
Myrtle

Myrt

Naylor

George

Georgiana

Nelson
Dorothy

Nelson

Newell

Stony

Ernest
Oetting

Alfred
Pacey

Glenn

Ernie
Erker
Pacey

Pepper,

Rut hie

Ervin

Rasch
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He's a He Man,
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farm

loud

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Silly

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star

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thumb tacks

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Oh! There She Is

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girls

To learn to
dance

Ain't She Cute?

To be a

Oh, Why Did I Leave

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teacher

Him?

To live long

Confessin

Driving a

Friendly

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Claudia

Claud

You

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gracefully

Oh, Why Won't He
Look at Me?

Vincent
Evelyn

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Elizabeth

Liz

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To be rich

No One Lov~s a Thin
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Wa<d

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Freckles

Attending
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To get high
marks

St. Louis Blues

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To be a good
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I Scream,
You Scream

What I Want To

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Leonmu

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Lucile

Beanie

Oh, Clarence

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Louis

Spud

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Ain't Cha?

Zarnstorff

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I'm Jealous

Zarnstorff

Butch

A real boy

Dog Gone?

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VOICe

Ringing the

Banjo eyes

of U_ S.

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the

Driving Your Blues
Away

Writing
letters

Helen

Love Me and The
World is Mine

To pass in
everything

girls

Bouncing

haircut
Shrimp

J Dodging

To be a dress
designer

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a Ford

race horse

Normy

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Drawing

Peggy

Somewhere in Old
Wyoming

things

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Easy going / Playing his

Favorite Song

Blonde

Milly

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dresser

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boys
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housewife

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Ervy

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Ford
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C. V.'s books

ITo

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have a share
oak trees
in a drug store
Singing

I'm Crazy Over
Horses

To get married

Sweet ] enn.y Lee

Edith
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DO YOUR BUSINESS AT

George S.-What are you thinking
about, Louis?

do you find
Miss

Lubeno Hardware Store, Bassett, Wisconsin.

Wilmot Telephone Company, Dick De Bell.
Brighton Inheritance Dairy Farms, Jack Kavanagh.
Bassett Post Office, Elva Mark.
Wilmot Meat Market, Mabel Madsen
Trevor Cafe, Pete Stoxen
Berry Weed Cutting Company, Silver Lake, Wisconsin.
Northern Illinois' Largest Farm, Richard Hansen.
Fern's Dress Shop, Robert Van Liere.
Boys' Dancing School, Elizabeth Voss.
Oetting's lee Company, Edith Zarnstorff.
Shotliff and Wrigley Chewing Gum Company.
The Nelson Beauty Shop, Ruth, Dorothy, Lila Nelson.
Hartman and Longman Undertaking Parlor

turn the

Louis W.-I was just wondering how
many kinds of milk there are.
George S.-Why, I can tell you that.
There are condensed, evaporated, and
whole. milk. But why ask that?
Louis W.-Why, I was just drawing
a picture of a cow and I was wondering
how many faucets to put on it.
Miss Thoma<-What part of speech

Why,
like a

is wo1nen?

trouble, I want
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WILSON RUNY ARD'S ESSAY ON NOTHING
Nothing is all you know about something that is nothing. Nothing is what
you have when you take everything away. Nothing is equivalent to zero which is
nothing. But if zero were nothing, why is it that a zero or two will bring down your
mark on your report card? If zero were nothing, it should mean nothing; but a few
zeros in Civics mean plenty to me. What I have written is about nothing, so it

means nothing. Nothing added to nothing equals nothing. If you try and subtract
nothing from nothing you get nothing, because it can't be done. Nothing multiplied
by nothing equals nothing, because how can you ever get anything when you have
nothing? Nothing divided by nothing is nothing, because you can never divide
nothing by nothing without getting nothing. Nothing divided by nothing, added to
nothing, substracted from nothing, multiplied by nothing equals nothing. This is a
very complete and accurate description of nothing.

WANTED
A cure for laughing-Fern McDougalL
A date--Mildred Stockwell
A girl friend-Charles Lake.
More Pirate Games-Members of the faculty.
A hairdresser-Velma Schmalfeldt.
A freshman girl-Russell Longman.
More books-Ervin Rasch.
Traffic cop in commercial room, 12:15 to 12:45-Miss Berger.
More intelligent classes-Miss Thomas·
More boy-friends-Adeline Johnson.
Some waving fluid-Georgiana Naylor.

with your father?
Leonard-Yes, I beat him up every
morntng.

Ernie 0.-You what?
Leonard-Yes. I get up at 8 and he

gets up at 11.

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George H.-Is it dangerous to drive
with one hand?
Mr. Schnurr-You bet. More than
one fellow has run into a church doing

Gib. Berry-She's not part of it,

she's all of it.
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Miss Kuenzli-Can you give any well
known date in Roman history?
Harvey A.-I can, teacher. Anthony's with Cleopatra.

uHey, Bill," said Charlie, tiDon't
come down that ladder on the north
corner. I took it away."
Mr. Schnurr-This makes the 5th
time I have given you a detention mark
this week. What have you to say for
yourself?
Alfred 0.-I am glad it's Friday.
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Alfred B.-Let's have some ginger
ale.
Floyd Z.-Pale?
Alfred B.-No, just a glass will do.
Deb V. L.-Do you suppose it's true
that bleaching the hair causes insanity?
Fern-Well, I know several fellows
who were crazy over blondes.
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Miss Thomas-Wilson, this essay of

yo:...tr::~ on nour Dog," is word for word
the same ns Clarence's.

Wilsoa-Sure, it's the same dog.
Lawre:tce D.-How long could I
live without brains?

Mr. Lieske--Time will tell.
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Frank Z.
and bent.

Miss Berger-What is the interest
on $1000 for 1 year at 2'7<·?
-Ikie pay attention.
Ikie-For 2%, I ain't interested.
-:-

Art H.-Have you a little time to
spare?

Anna Mae-Yes, Why?
Art H.-Tell me all you know.
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Jack K.-What's the idea of throwing that junk in my galosh?
Marjorie-· Pardon me, I thought
that was the wastepaper basket.
Mr. Lieske went..,out to lunch and
left this pinned to bis door. "Mr. Lies·
ke will be back at 1 P. M." Returning
at 12:30, he read the notice, looked at
his watch, and sat down to wait for

1' d sure hate to be old

himself to return.

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Gertrude Nett missed the honor roll?
Hazel Madden talked distinctly in class?
Ruth Pepper failed to graduate because of low marks?
Winifred Capelle went for a walk at noon?
Clarice Aylward blossomed out in curls?
Amy Harm cranked her own car?
Marguerite Evans rode in the front seat of Runyard's car?
Alta Vanderzee stopped growing?
Claudia Vincent had a quarrel with anyone?
Chrystal Hartnell did not laugh for half an hour?
Genevieve Van Liere talked to the opposite sex?
Shirley Sherman had a date?
June Hockney didn't write a note every day?

Dorothy Kanis did not make her home in Milwaukee?
Hazel Schold failed to have her lesson?
Caroline Larwin forgot her sax on Tuesday?
Bernice Longman had the mumps again?
Evelyn Vincent and Margaret Scott didn't have lunch together?

qBeanie'' Weaver and Dorothy Dean

stopped at a livery stable and asked for
a gentle horse to drive.
The liveryman brought out one, saying: "This horse is perfectly gentle so
long as you don't let the rein get under
his tail."
Within a few hours they returned.
"How did you get along?" asked the
liveryman.
"Oh, we got along just fine. Had a
couple of showers while we were out,

but we took turns holding the parasol
over the horse."
-:Miss Thoma~~-~o; Nor~~~' you
rnust not say I atn t ago1n .
You
should say, ~~r am not going, you are
not going, he is not going, we are not
going, she is not going, they are not
going."

Norman R.-(very surprised) Gee,
ain't nobody goin'?
-:Thomas E.-"What makes a balloon
go up?"
Edith Z.-"Gas and hot air."
Thomas E.-"What keeps you down
on the ground then?

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to! and noticed that Ralph G. was having trouble with his horse. It would
start, go slowly for a short distance,
then stop. Thereupon Lyle approached
Ralph and asked solicitously, "Is your
horse sick?"
Ralph-"Not as I know of."
Lyle-"Is he balky?"
Ralph-"No, but he is so clanged
'fraid I'll say 'whoa' and he won't hear
me, that he stops every once in a while

to listen."

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A little city girl was visiting her aunt
in the country. She went with her to
milk the cows and wanted to know
where milk came from. After her aunt
turned the calf out to the cow, the little
girl exclaimed: "Oh, I see now! You
fill them up when they are small and
draw it out when they get large."
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INVENTORS OF GREAT INVENTIONS
A sure cure for sleepiness-Helen Loftus
A cure for bashfulness-William Engberg.
A figure beautifier-Clarence Runyard.
A self-blowing saxophone-Gwendolyn Shotton.
A weight increaser--Lila Ehlert.
Cosmetics that look natural-Joyce ZolL
Unbreakable glasses-Alice Gillmore.
A car that will go through any snowbank-William Bernhoft.
A way to get through high school in two years-Gertrude Gauger.
Accompaniment without an accompanist-Ethel and Irva Blood_
A wave that will last five years-Marie! Dean.
Miss Berger-If you subtract 14
from 116, what is the difference?
Lila N.-Yeah, I think it's a lot of

"A dime's worth of BB shot, please."
The old man climbed a ladder,
brought down the shelf box that con·
tained the air-rifle shot, made up the
packet and returned the box to the
shelf above. Then he asked the second
boy, "What do you want, John?"

foolishness, too.
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He was driving along with Alvina.
He wasn't quite sure of his ground yet.
Suddenly she asked, ((Can you drive
with one hand?" Hopefully Preston re-

HA dime's worth of BB's~ please,"
was the meek answer.

plied, ((.Oh yes." HTh~n for goodness

"Why didn't you say so before?"
said the old man irritably as he went
for the ladder again. He made up the
packet as before, and then turned to
the third.

sakes Wipe your nose!
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Miss Kuenzli was playing alone. Two
boys kept following her around the
course_ At the ninth hole she turned to
the boys and said, "You will never
learn to play watching me." nwe're
not w;(tchi?g yo.u," sai~ one of the
boys. . We re gomg fishmg as ,~oon as
you dtg up so1ne more wonns.

"And do you want a dime's worth
of BB's too?" he demanded.
"No," replied Harold, hesitatingly.
The old man climbed laboriously to
the shelf again and deposited the box
of shot. Then he turned to the counter,

One of the excuses received by Mr_
Dear Mr. S<lhnurr:
Please do not spank our boy, because we ·never do at home except in
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Myrtle Mickle going out with a high school boy.
Beatrice Newell with curls.
Mary Schold sitting still.
Floyd Zarnstorff being serious.
Margaret Scott letting her hair grow.
Clarice Aylward getting a detention mark.
Gilbert Berry saying a tongue-twister_
Winifred Capelle with straight hair.
June Hackney staying in the .school house at noon.
Lloyd Rush playing football.•

Schnurr one morning.

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three timid boys, entered the village
hardware store. The rather gruff pro·
prietor said to the oldest, "What do

"\V'ell, my boy, what do you want?"
he demanded of Harold.
"A nickel's worth of BB shot," said
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the 1931 Echo.
We desire to extend special acknowledgement and sincere thanks to all the
advertisers in the Echo, who by means of their financial aid have made the publication of the book possible. We believe the good-will you have established will
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WILMOT PROVISION CO.
GRUEN Watch

WALTER KLEIN, Proprietor

You Give a Lasting and Daily
Reminder of your Good Wishes

FRESH FRUITs AND VEGETABLES

REGNER'S
CHOICE MEATs

DIAMONDS-WATCHES·
GROCERIEs

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KENOSHA, WIS.

GEORGE T. DEAN
Homemade Hams, Bacon and Sausages

in the various organizations and classes.
"Freshies" wondering what it is all about.
3. All Se~1iors chased to the English
room which is to be used as their as~
sembly.
4. Freshmen get to classes all right
without any directions from anyone,
What an achievement!
5. Girls' Dramatic Club meeting at
3:15. Appointed an initiation committee
to decide how to torture their victims.
8. Ruby D. caught her fingers in the
typewriter keys while limbering up for a
speed test.
9. If Mildred does not put up her
hair, we are afraid she will trip on_ it ,
10. First girls' gym class. We get our
feet all mixed up in our left~right for~
ward march.
11. Mr. Lieske devises a new shower
l::C~.th in Physics Class. Takes one at the
e11.pense of the class.
12. Evelyn and Bill were chased out
of the library for studying ??
l5. Win.ifred D. changes a tire, not
saying how it was done.

General Hardware
Farm Machinery and Fencing

International Motor Trucks

We Buy
Plumbing and Heating

EGGS
POULTRY
CALVES

Phone

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Wisconsin

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Phone 323

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WILMOT, WIS.

Featuring New and Distinguished Models for Young Men
Nn"' Shades and Fabrics
PREP SUITS

HIGH SCHOOL SUITS

With Two Trousers

$15.00

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With Two Trousers

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YOUNG MEN'S SUITS
With Two Trousers

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$3650

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KENOSHA, WIS.
614-616 56th St.

LUICK ICE CREAM

CANDIES

SEPTEMBER
16.

OCTOBER
Played the first game of football

ears at the sweet musical sounds we hear.
18. Some ·of us working at the County Fair. Good way ro get excused from

Glee

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practice.

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ited from the experience.
6. Six weeks exams started. All won~
dering what the outcome will be.
7. Have you lost your English book?
Ask Miss Thomas.
8. Registered to vote for school treas~
urer. Dramatic Club victims wear two
kinds of shoes for better effect.
9. Girls' Dramatic Club held first
meeting in the Gym. Initiation of new
members. Much excellent talent discovered??
12. Winnie D. and Helen L. elected
school treasurers. Watch out for your
pocket books.
13. Judging team went to Madison.
Louis Winn rides in taxi cab for the first
time. Joe Graff adopts George Hackney.
14. Report cards handed out. All on
the honor roll ? ?

Bernhoft froze two fingers on the way.

First

Established

with Fox Lake. Feel as if we have prof-

school.
19. Played baseball with Pewaukee.
22.

First In Service To Readers

First band practice. All hold our

Mr.

Nielsen tried to get some of the squeaks
out of our voices.
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What was rhat loud, banging
noise? Preston S. has returned to school.

24. Alfred 0. caught studying for
the lOOth time today.
26. Geo. H. ran out of gas half way
to school. Pushed the car the rest of the
way.
29. Gertrude G. entered school again
to broaden her mind.
30. Echo staff selected.

OCTOBER
1. Agriculture class accompanied Mr.
Schnurr to judge livestock at neighboring
farms.
2. First football practice. Bud A.
turned three somersaults before recover~
ing his balance,

15.

THE ANTIOCH NEWS
Awarded Distinguished Rating for all~around excellence
National Newspaper Contest, 1928 and 1930
Illinois Newspaper Contest, 1930

JOB PRINTING
Phone 43, Antioch, Illinois
First In Results To Advertisers

Mr. Dodge from theY. M. C. A

gave excellent talk to scudents.
16. Started campaign for Echo.
17. Have you paid your school dues?
Watch out for school treasurers.

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Phone 593
Wilmot, Wis.

Today is someone's anniversary-

Why not remember it with a gift
of jewelry from Quick's?

CUT FLOWERS

PANSIES

POTTED PLANTS
PERENNIALS & BULBS
"THE LATEST FIRST'

Funeral Baskets, Sprays, \Vreaths, and Designs

A. F. QUICK, Jeweler
Orpheum Bldg.

FOR REAL DRUG STORE SERVICE

SILVER LAKE DRUG STORE
A S. HESSLER, Reg. Ph.

SILVER LAKE, WISCONSIN

DRUGS

ICE CREAM

TOILETRIES

Kenosha

OCTOBER
20.

STRENGTH

A Home Bank for Home People

Fern M. dozed off in singing

class today, due to the sweetness of the

music.
2L Harvey and Anna Mae A. got to
school at 9:20. Their tin lizzie froze up??
22. George S. forgot to wipe his chin
after taking a drink at the fountain.
Mirrors will tell tales.
23. Meeting of Echo salesmen. How

SILVER LAKE
STATE BANK

many Echoes have you sold?? I wonder.

Officers and Directors

24. Announcement made concerning
the two day vacation we have next week.
Everyone had tears in his eyes.
27. Classes passed before nine o'clock.
Whose fault was it? Mr. Lieske's?
28. Band practice. Did you enjoy the

J. S. Dalton, President
John Evans, Vice President
Erik Hansen, Cashier

trombone solo played by Art Hoff ? ? ?
Mr. Aldrich did,

Prescriptions Filled as Written

STABILITY

Geo. W. Higgins

29. The Otis Intelligence test was given to all the students this morning. Everyone got one hundred ? ? ? ?
Mr. Schnurr has to remind some girls
to stay out of the hall after the fifteen
minute bell rang.

John Kerkhoff
C. V. Cull

COURTESY

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SCHULTZ GARAGE

Our aim and ambition to supply you with needs to
make your school days the happiest and most profitable

WELDING-MECHANICAL REPAIRS

TO THE PUBLIC
FIRESTONE TIRES

Our untiring efforts to please you-we solicit your
patronage.
Watch and clock repairing our specialty.

DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE

R. C. SHOTLIFF
Tel. 254

CAR FERRY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
MAGAZINES, ETC.

BARDEN'S

Phone-Wilmot 321

WILMOT, WIS.

322

NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER
3,

Monday and school is resumed.

1 L Mr. Schnurr has posted notices in
various rooms concerning the lunCh room
assigned to each person.
12, Very warm day-window opened
so as to get fresh air, but a pole cat had
something better for us.
13. Freshmen given instruction as to
wearing apparel for following day and
night. Short play given by talented members at the second meeting of the Girls'
Dramatic Club.
14. Class room decorated with queer
looking objects-what are they-must be
freshmen. Sophomore party for the purpose of initiating the freshmen held in
gym.
17. Six weeks exams this week and
everyone starts out right by studying
hard. P. T. A. meeting held in gym, Exa
cellent program given by Hartman's fur~
niture Company of Kenosha, Floyd Lubeno can't find anything to laugh at so
he decides to do a little studying.
18. Ervin Rasch finds a new Con~
stantinople in Spain. Great discovery!
19. Have you signed a petition for a
cheer leader?

Mr. Lieske doesn't think the students benefit from the Teachers' convention.
4. Has anyone seen Lucile W!s slip-

KENOSHA

pers? She lost them,
5. Dick Hansen enjoyed a game of
spit ball throwing. The result-two detet'l·
tion marks.

6.

hickory tree on the way to schooL

OF THE STATE

COURTESY

QUALITY

Louis W. and Floyd Z. had to do

something exciting, so they cut down a

ONE OF THE GREAT STORES

SERVICE

7. Bernice L was late for Science
dass.-She can't walk on her stocking
feet'-??. fern IVI. thinks more of the new
car than· her own name. She writes ''car"
on the board instead of Fern.
Henrietta Klemste.in's_ Jast day at the
dear oid U. F. H. S. She 'will continue at
the Kenosha High School.
10. Blue Monday-at least it seems
that way by the mistakes made in typing.
The Commercial class is very interested
in their work. They spend one-half hour
after school studying.
11. Armistice Day. Program given by
Grades. Excellent talk on the Great War
given by Mr. Goff, officer of the Ameri~
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WISCONSIN GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY

Since 1852

WILMOT, WIS.

Do it Electrically with the following Appliances

T~e First National Bank

ELECTRIC RANGES
HAMILTON BEACH)5WEEPERS
KELVINATOR REFRIGERATORS

KENOSHA'S OLDEST AND LARGEST

GENERAL ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS
AUTOMATIC THOR AND WHIRLPOOL WASHING MACHINES
Service is our Motto

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

Phone Wilmot No. 3

Silver Lake, Wis.

NOVEMBER

More than $10,000,000 worth
of property is destroyed by fire
caused by lightning every year.
Protect yourself from loss by
guaranteed lightning rod system. Install

The

Security System

ofUghtnlng ProtectiOn
SECURITY MFC. & CONTRACTING CO.
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20. Pep meeting. Cheer leaders showed
excellent talent.
21. Announcement made that school
closes next week Wednesday for Thanksgiving vacation. Senior girls are broke.
They spent all. their money at the beauty
parlor-they have their pictures taken
tomorrow.
24. At the girls' first basketball prac·
tice, Alta V andersee showed excellent
ability as a center ? ?
25. Report cards handed our. Too
many on honor roll-not enough room in
paper to put all the names. Russell L. just
about forgot himself when he strutted in·
to the main room and almost sat with a
girl-how embarrassing!
26. Is it possible that there is no
school for the rest of this week? So disappointing!!

FORD
A. J. MURRAY
Authorized Ford Dealer
Salem, Wisconsin

4"""'""JJU,n,,_

JOHN W. VANLIERE

Phones

DECEMBER
1. Seats have to be adjusted-everyone ate too much Thanksgiving dinner.
2. Fritz Oetting has to stay after
school, but persuades Velma S. to stay
and keep him company.

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WILBUR LUMBER COMPANY
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WHERE THE HOME BEGINS

R. C. BARBER, Manager

610 59th Street
Silver Lake, Wisconsin

CEMENT

FIELD FENCING

POSTS

PAINT

Kenosha
Phone 5631

JOHN W. VAN LIERE
REEVES'
Fire

DECEMBER
3.

Seniors pur their claim to some

] unior songs, but find that the Juniors
have something to say about it. Has anyone an old radio that he doesn't need?
The Dramatic Club wishes to buy one.

Dorothy D. and Lucile W. walk home
from school--they find it too tiresome
riding.
4. Assembly. Excellent Program furnished by Senior class.
5. Mr. Schnurr finds that Wilson R.
has talent as a essayist. He writes an essay
on !'Nothing." Has anyone lost a car?
A black and whhe one visited school this
morning.

DECEMBER

Insurance

9. Alfred 0., Floyd L., Jack K., and
Norman R., find that they can concentrate better if they do their English after
school rather than during class period!!
10. Pictures
pleasant,
please. taken for Echo- look

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DRUG STORE

one night and study,

G~ Prac~

Mr. Aldrich is afraid he will have

to find new drummers, for they insist on
discussing personal affairs rather than

beat time during rehearsaL Myrtle M.
finds it necessary to get a body-guard to
protect her. She's collecting money for
the class rings.

Chorus---quite a turn our.

18. Sophomores give excellent assembly program. Pete B. doesn't wish to
spoil her own coat in the Spohomore
snow ball fight, so she borrows her class.
mate's.

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11. ] uniors give program before assernbly, MaryS. took an ink bath in front
of assembly. Dramatic Club meeting.
12. Dorothy D. favors some of the
Freshmen girls with a nose blowing solo
but Mr. Schnurr heard it also and a detention mark followed.

15. Charlie L. gets a detention mark
for. nor minding his own business??
Lyle N. decides that he isn't smart
enough to stay in High School, so plans
to go back to Miss Bice's room ??
16. Alfred 0. and Gertrude
ticed boxing during their spare moments.
17. Mr. Schnurr can't find the class
bell, so he uses Wilson's head instead.
Concert given by High School band and

8. Bill B. informs everyone of the big
hit he made with the Indian squaws. Ruth
S. and Hazel M. decide to stay home for
9.

Tornado

Automobile and Life

Used Cars
With an 0. K. That Counts

Compliments

Priced from

$10.00 to $500.00

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Every Day is Bargain Day at the

"A Friend of The Echo"

Union Chevrolet Company
Burlington, Wisconsin

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Wilmot 577
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PLUMBING

EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME

A H. LOIS, Prop.
Grain

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Tel. 4389

Coal

I-·leating for any Home
Estimates Cheerfully Furnished

CAREY ELECTRIC &
PLUMBING SHOP

A National Institution

Honest, upright dealing
first, last and all the
time.

J. S. STEPHAN, Manager

Seeds and Fertilizer

APPLIANCES, CONTRACTING AND
Visit chis store when in Kenosha

R. T. BUFTON

HARDWARE

Rest Rooms

BASSETT, WISCONSIN

Phones

Free Delivery Anywhere

Wilmot 288

PAINTS AND OILS

Wheatland 21-0

SILVER LAKE, WIS.

Twin Lakes, Wis.

DECEMBER

Neumode Hosiery
Shop

19.
ents.
22.

Names drawn for Christmas pres.
Everyone is unhappy? Only two

Frank J. Shovers Co.

S. L. Heyman & Son

days of school this week
23. Christmas presents distributed.
Gertrude G. gets very useful presents.

5729 6th Ave., Kenosha

JANUARY
5.

School commences again.

Room

decorated with ffiany new sweaters, scarfs,

Hosiery Completely Repaired

and the like.
6. Ervin R. takes a nap in history
class. Pete S. buys enough peanuts to last
the whole school a month.
7. Lila N. is considered a star basket~
ball player by Miss Kuenzli?? Gertrude
G. is too fatigued after the strenuous exercise in gym class to remove her gym
clothes, so goes home with them on.
8. Dramatic Club gives lJl.asquerade
party. Group entertained by Amos, Andy
and Ruby Taylor. Marjorie V. gives ex~
cellent talk on 11 What we expect of a
teacher." Mr. Schnurr retaliated with,
"What we expect of the students."
9. Jack K. decides his occupation to
be that of raising skunks.

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will mail them back

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5722 6th Ave.

KENOSHA, WIS.

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Wilmot 577

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PLUMBING

EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME

A H. LOIS, Prop.
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A National Institution

Flour

Tel. 4389

Coal

Heating for any Home
Estimates Cheerfully Furnished

CAREY ELECTRIC &
PLUMBING SHOP

Honest, UJl~ight dealing
first, last and all the
time.

J. S. STEPHAN, Manager

Seeds and Fertilizer
Visit this store when in Kenosha
Rest Rooms

BASSETT, WISCONSIN

APPLIANCES, CONTRACTING AND

R. T~ BUFTON

HARDWARE

Phones

Free Delivery Anywhere

Wilmot 288

PAINTS AND OILS

Wheatland 21-0

SILVER LAKE, WIS,

Twin Lakes, Wis.

DECEMBER

Neumode Hosiery
Shop

19, Names drawn for Christmas presents.
22. Everyone is unhappy? Only two
days of school this week
23. Christmas presents distributed_
Gertrude G. gets very useful presents.

5729 6th Ave., Kenosha

JANUARY
5. School commences again. Room
decorated with many new sweaters, scarfs,

Hosiery Completely Repaired

and the like.
6. Ervin R. takes a nap in history
class. Pete S. buys enough peanuts to last
the whole school a month.
7. Lila N. is considered a star basket·
ball player by Miss Kuenzli?? Gertrude
G. is too fatigued after the strenuous ex~
ercise in gym class to remove her gym
clothes, so goes home with them on.
8. Dramatic Club gives masquerade
party. Group entertained by Amos, Andy
and Ruby Taylor. Marjorie V. gives ex~
cellent talk on ttWhat we expect of a
teacher." Mr. Schnurr retaliated with,
"What we expect of the students/'
9. Jack K. decides his occupation to
be that of raising skunks.

25c per Stocking

Mail them in and we
will mail them back

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HIGH
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DISTINCTIVE
FEMININE

SAUSAGE

APPAREL
Exclusive Agents for

Pure and Wholesome

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Meat Products
5722 6th Ave,

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13. Remainder of pictures taken. De"
cide to have a pep club.
14. Pete S. takes an interest in Max
Factor and decides to study the use of
cosmetics. Uses Evelyn M.'s makeup and
practices on Bernice B.
15. Program given by Freshmen class.
We find that they can sing_ if nothing

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FRANK STANG
STORE

Alfred B. and Frank Z. start

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BURLINGTON
For Ladies and Gents

else. Giils decide to spend leisure time in
Typing Rqom, but find it already occu~

MILLINERY

pied by the Bernhoft,Meyers- Co., incor~
porated
16. All dues for first semester paid
by today. Pep meeting. Cheer leaders
show great improvement. New cheers in·
traduced.
19, Pete S. seen carrying a rope
about 50 ft. long. We hope for the best.
Schedule for semester exams posted.
20. Leonard W. spins top in Short·
hand class. Miss Berger soon stopped
that.
Zl. Harvey A. can't find a seat in
the library so uses the table.
Z2. Semester exams----everyone exempt
from exemptions.

and

SUMMER SPORT WEAR
Congratulations from
All roads lead co

C. S. HUBBARD

BURLINGTON

"The New Jeweler"

705 58th St.

Ask Andy Gump, he knows.

Kenosha, Wis.

JANUARY

Martin J. Schenning

WIGHTMAN•s INC.

Insurance of all kinds

STORE FOR MEN
Burlington, Wisconsin

Men's and Young Men's Suits
£wearers

Overcoats

Gloves

Topcoats

Caps

Hats

and
Silver Lake

WILSON BROS. HABERDASHERY
Featured.

Pep club found a new ·cheer-lead-

er in George H.
26. Results of the semester exams
thrown at us-everyone get 100? ?
27. Russell L, the jester, even though
suffering with a tooth ache, can laugh
at the beautiful music furnished by the
U. F. H. S, orchestra.
Clarence R. breaks the stillness in the
class rooms by laughing heartily. He had
listened to the \'Veiner Iviistrel the night
before.
28, \'\-'ilson R. caught playing with
fire.
29. Program given by Girls' Dramatic Club.
30, Pete S gets a detention mark for
not regarding a de:ention mark.

H. Sebmalfeldt

FEBRUARY

Prop.

Wisconsin

Compli1nents of

SILVER LAKE SERVICE
STATION

2.

Full line of work clothes
Agency for Spalding Bros,

Phone
SPORTING GOODS
640 Pine St

23.

Wheatland 21-X

OppoSite Post Office

Ground hog doesn 1 t see his shadow. Oh! you cold weather.
2. Helen L fails to get some candy
to eat in school time.
4. Arthur H. studied for 45 minutes!
5. Program given by Boys' Hi-Y club.
Excellent talk given by I\.1r. Nord. Talk
also given by the honorable Kavanagh.

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Serves Food Like Mother's

Portrait and Commercial

on Highway 83

Photography

A Complete Line of
Ladies' and Children's Ready to Wear
Novelties, Toilet Articles, Gift Goods

J. C. Penney Co.

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Harry B. McDougall

Compliments of the

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at

814 58th Street

"The Ladies' Shoppe"

KENOSHA, WIS.

(Same building as Tea Room)
SALEM, WISCONSIN

Telephone 5751

Farm Implements
Department Store

Repairs

Silver lake Garage

Compliments of

W. ]. SARBECKER, Prop.

OBERHOFER HOTEL

GOODYEAR TIRES and TUBES

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Repairing a Specialty

Wilmot, Wisconsin

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Phones: Wilmot 286

Wheatland 48·B

FEBRUARY

Compliments of

6. Pep meeting. Talks given by various members.
9. Miss Thomas broke her beads.
10. Girls' Dramatic Club furnish the
program for P. T. A. Sophomores enjoy
a little friendly conversation in the Math.
R. Miss Thomas comes to the rescue.
. 11. Mr. Lieske gives Biology class lesson in whispering??
12. Hazel M. grows mustache and
gotee which are necessary for her makeup in the play. Hazel S. finds that her
eyesight is very poor. She is unable to

KELLOGG ICE
CREAM CO.

read in the dark??
13. Chrystal H. finds it difficult to

Try our

study when her mind is in Salem. Sutcliffe's flower truck takes the peP club
to Williams Bay, Everyone smells sweet.
16. Caroline L. forgets to bring her
voice to school, so is unable to take a
singing lesson???
17. Velma S. finds it necessary to get
specks so she can see t})e thumb tacks
in her seat. Collision--Georgiana N. collides with Dick A. No one hurt.
18. Helen L. finds History class too
uninteresting, so takes a nap.

Kellogg Real Ice Cream

Burlington, Wisconsin

.Wardens Bakery

Pieters Brothers

Bread

Burlington, Wisconsin

Cakes
DRY GOODS

Rolls

Etc.

Ladies and Children's
ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS

Wearing Apparel
Rugs

Floor Covering

Window Shades
Visit our Downstairs Store

Schuette-Vorpagel

For household utilities and gift items

FURNITURE & UNDERTAKING CO
nAlways at your Service"

Rest Room for ~adies

Mr. Schuette--Mrs. Schuette
Licensed Embalmer

and children

Lady Assistant
7Z1 Pine St.

Telephone 3 6

Tel. 475·W

Burlington, Wis.

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TWIN LAKES
RESTAURANT

WEBB'S RACKET STORE
Antioch, Illinois

}\utoBrapl1z

Chicken and Steak Dinners

GIFT, BOOK and TOY CENTER

HARRY LANGERMAN

Scatter Sunshine with our Beautiful

Twin Lakes, Wis.
Phone Wilmot 483

Greeting Cards

Linens

ROSENBERGS
Compliments of

Burlington, Wis,

Antioch Cafe Ei' Bakery

Ready to Wear-Dry Goods

ANTIOCH, ILL.

CURTAINS
RUGS

MARCH
24. Dorothy D. and Lucille W. get
a few pointers in basketball from the
Taylor Trunks.
25. Harvey A. distinguishes himself

C. E. NIELSEN

as a debater, especially on the negative
side.
26. t~Bingo'' G. finds out that Mr.
Lieske is a little stronger than he is.
72. Ervin R. can find no other way
to keep Mildred S. away from him than
to threaten to cut off her curls!!

VOICE COACH
and Choral Director
Wilmot High School

APRIL
1. April fool's day! Watch out!
2. School closes for spring and Easter
vacation. So long until next Tuesday.
7. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant visit
from the Easter rabbit.
8. Boys get ambitious and clean up
the school grounds.
9. Boxing tournies start ..

LEROY WINTERS, Agt.

MAY
1. The class play ~~who Wouldn't B.e
Crazy?" presented before a large audi~

GENERAL INSURANCE

Twin Lakes

ence.
15. Big event of the year-Junior
Prom.

Wisconsin

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18, Jack K. finds it necessary to stay
in out of the rain if he wants co keep his
natural wave??
19. Russell L. demonstrates to Bill B

Our f..tlotto

how to make a perfect belly~flop,
20. No pep meeting. "Beanie" has a

"Quality and Service"

Genoa 27-R

Wilmot 576

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THE DRUG STORE

HOL TDORF AGENCY

broken leg.
23. Washington program given by
lower grades.
24. Snapshot department busy taking

Twin LakeS, Wisconsin

Telephones:

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Insurance in all its branches
Illinois

pictures. Find it necessary to put an extra part on English room to hold all
those serving detentions.
25.
Found it necessary to tie George
S. up to keep him a\Jay from Genevieve

Phone Wilmot 335

V,

Kruckman & Glaser
Hardware Company

26. Excellent play presented before
assembly by Senior and Junior girls.
27. Floyd and 1\tlariel fail to be seen
in the Math Room at noon.

A. G. HARTNELL

MARCH

Lake Properties A Specialty

Beauty Culture in all its Phases

SALEM, WIS,

EUGENE PERMANENT WAVING

BEi\UTY PARLOR
VOGUE VANITY SHOPPE

REAL ESTATE

HARDWARE, STOVES

(.Over Rosenberg Store)

PAINT, OILS, GLASS, ETC
2.

Robert V. is in boys·' company in-

Asbestos Roofing--Asphalt Roofing

stead of girls'.

Warm Air Heating and Ventilation

3. Nlargaret Scott enters W i 1 m o t
High SchooL
4.

Vanity Sboppe

PIES

Burlington, Wisconsin

Phone Bristol 346

Mee:~ng of the first dancing class.

BURLINGTON, WIS,

Phone 103

Delicious Home Made

CAKES

and

PASTRIES

MARCH

DAVIES BOOT SHOP

5, Boys find it easier to dance alone
than with girls.
6. Floyd M. learns what a detention
mark means.
9. Big snowstorm. Few present on the
beautiful Monday morn.
10. Gilbert B. fails to talk about aviation in English class!
11. Game with Genoa called off because of the blocked roads.
12. Amy Harm spoils her dress by becoming careless with an ink bottle.
13.
Friday the thirteenth. Watch
your step!! Girls' Dramatic Club give a
high school party. Big success,
16. Start work on orations and declamations.

at

KENOSHA

SCHIPPERS

Kenosha's Leading Beauty Shop

TWIN LAKES BAKERY

All Branches of Beauty Culture

TOM CROWE, Prop,
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'I solicit your tradej}

Hot Rolls For Your Breakfast

608 59th Sc

Phone 7721

Service

Satisfaction

Try our Bakery Lunch

Bert Dean

Sanitation

BARBER SHOP

Foster's

CIGARS

BARBER SHOP
Wilmot

5713 6th Ave,

CANDY

SILVER LAKE, WIS,

Kenosha, Wis.

L. ]. CRAWFORD

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18. Courtesy is taught to the pupils
of the dancing class. Ernie 0. finds it
quite difficult to dance with Fern M.
19. Play, HHiram and the Peddlers,"
given by some of the students.

BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN

POOL
Glasses Fitted by

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game against Genoa and trims them.
23. Oratorical and declamatory contest starts.

Licensed Optometrist

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Lloyd Rush takes up work at U,
St, Patrick's day,

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'TO 'THE SFtRI'T OF PROGRESS

"Onward ,.we

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'Together"

has guided us througl' our high school
days. May it eveT seTve as a beacon

light throughout om· ftituTe until we
rca.:h our ideals in life,
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FACULTY

Mr. George Dean
Bassett, Wisconsin

Treasurer

Mr. Otto Schenning
Fox River, Wisconsin

·President

themes of her English classes, Miss
Thomas spends much of her time enjoying.good music and plays, or reading interesting books. Besides teaching
English and Latin, Miss Thomas is one
of the advisors of the Girls' Dramatic
Club; Planning dramatic activities and
coaching numerous plays keeps her
busy. Golf also hath charm for her.
She left West Salem to attend the University of Wisconsin, from which she
holds a B. A. degree.

Mr. R. C. Shot! iff
Wilmot, Wisconsin
Clerk

The personnel of the Board of Education is too well known to need further
introduction.

Their long tenure of office expresses the confidence which the

members of the Union Free High School District have in their ability.

The

development of the local school is in no small part due to the leadership and
guidance of these men.

MISS MILDRED M. BERGER

When not correcting the tests

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Again the students and faculty wish to express their

MR. WILLIAM V. LIESKE
The intricacies of numbers and the
deep mysteries of pure facts enticed
Mr. Lieske to be a teacher of MatheInatics-~t'fHtd Scienceo Athletics, particularly baseball and basketball, are his
chief diversions. Lose or win, the boys

coached by Mr. Lieske keep plugging
and plugging. In his spare time one
finds him experimenting with all sorts
of chenucals and devices. His home is
at Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and he is an
alumnus of the Eau Claire State
Teachers' College.

sincere appreciation.

Shorthand arid typing she knew full
well, and spareq not to impart all she
knew.· Miss Berger's musical ability
finds an outlet in the High School Orchestra, and she is the pianist for the
Girls' Chorus. She finds much pleasure in collecting rare coins and stamps.

Since she took charge of the Commercial Departtnent, the room is a source

of keen delight to anyone interested in
famous sayings. Whitewater State
Teachers' College is her Alma Mater
and Genoa City her home.
MISS ALICE S. KUENZLI
It is Miss Kuenzli who keeps our library in A No. 1 condition and teaches
History and the Social Sciences. She
takes an active interest in the Girls'

Dramatic Club and other activities,
among which is the development of an
interesting gym class, for which the
girls are decidedly grateful. Golf and
ice skating are her favorite sports. Liv-

ing in Waukesha, she took advantage
of the opportunity offered by Carroll
College and received a B~ A. degree
from same.

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THE ECHO STAFF
Hazel Schold
Editor-in-Chief.

Gwendolyn Shotton

Associate Editor

Richard De Bell

Business Manager

Winifred De Bell

Advertising Manager

Ruth Pepper

Circulation Manager

Alice Gillmore

Senior Class Editor.

. Mabel Madsen

Junior Class Editor

Amy Harm

Sophomore Class Editor .

. Arthur Hoff

Freshman Class Editor

Classes

Claudia Vincent, Myrtle Mickle

Alumni

Marie! Dean, Caroli~_<;.Larwin

Organizations

Harvey Anderson, Charles Lake

Athletics

Evelyn Meyer, William Bernhoft

Humor ..

Ruth Shotliff, Russell Longman

Snapshots ..

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Kavanagh

Mildred Stockwell, Elva Mark

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Some girls have charm that attract attention.
others charm which must be sought and when

found is all the more delightful. Of the latter
type was Clarice. She entered \Vilmot Hig:h as a
Senior from Kenosha and joined the Girl's Ora+
matic Club an_d the Girls' Chorus. If patience
and perseverance always succeed, 1-:.er career as a
teacher is assured.

BERNHOFT. WILLIAM
The

uncr-owned king of wisecracks was our

friend

BilL His clever remarks called forth

shouts of laughter from his classmates and
amused his teachers. He will lon,g be remembered as right forward of the baske:ball team
nnd pi:cher of the baseball team. A pair of
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'Golden Gloves" will un.doubtedly be Bill's in

the future. He was an active member of the

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DAVIS, RUBY

DancinF; was Ruby's favorite pastime, and she
played basketball as well as she danced. No task
was too hard or problem too difficult for Ruby
to undertake. "Dripping water will wear away a
stone" was her attitude as she continually applied herself to her work. She took an active
part in the work of the Gids' Dramatic Club
and Girls' Chorus. Her ambition and desire in
life was to be a trained nurse.

DE BELL, WINIFRED

"When you want a thing done call on Winnie"
was the eft repeated phrase of Wilmot High.
She was very much interested in dramatics and
showed her ability in plays staged at various
times during her four years. Her talents found
an outlet in the Girls' Dramatic Club and the
Girls' Chorus. T ~ manage a schoolroom of children was her long cherished ambition. We are
sure success will crown her efforts.

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''A friend in need is a friend indeed.'" No truer
saying would characterize t'!\1arks.:' Her pleas
ing personality was contagious to all those about
her._She was an active member of the Girls~ Oramarie Club and the Girls· Chorus. We have
b_een rehably informed that if she can evade the
bonds of matrimony she will dedicate all of her
t_~le'nts to become an outstanding kindergarten
teaCher.

PEPPER, RUTH
''Looks are deceiving.'' Could one but look behind the quiet smile on Ruthie's face, what an
active, busy mind would be seen. Much of her
ei'lel·gy was used in the Girls' Dramatic Club
and, the-,-Girls' Chorus. The card catalogue of
the-':library held great fascination for her. Her
Capability in Latin was an indication of her ambition which was to be a teacher of foreign
Iiirlriua~es.

SCHOLD, .HAZEL
Willmg'n_esS, cheer, and a heart overflowin~
with te-riderness made up Hazel Schold. She will
~lways: be remembered for her thorough work as
editOr of the Echo. She was also a member of
the Girls' Dramatic Club an_d the Girls' Cho1 us.
To be, an _efficient city librarian was one of her
d_r:C<ims. And fortunate indeed will be the lib_r.ary which will be the recipient of all her talents;

STOCKWELL, MILDRED
~he_, _:quCer twistings and twirlings of shorthand
bl_scm.ared Mrldred, Perhaps it was because she
w3~~e9--to be a stenographer. The merry rattle

of a- typewnter was music to her ears. Whoever
iS .-fortunate enough tc obtain the services of
f\1dd'red will find in her neatne:>s, accuracy and
ih,duStr_y

GILLMORE, ALICE

How she did like to speak in public, this friend
of ours, Alice Gillmore. Ability----she won the
Declamatory Con~est in this school and was second in the district meet. Besides dramatics, Alice
loved typing. She was a member of the Girls.'
Dramatic Club and the Girls' Chorus. To be a
successful teacher was her goal in life, but we
wo~ld not be surprised to find her a State 4-H

Club leader.

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thus waS Chase
rhe basketball team
during both his Junior and Senior year. He was
one of the ablest athletes at \Vilmot High. Chase
,vill long be remembered as the hardest working
boy in the Senior class. He, was a chap whose
ambitions and ideals will take him far in life.
'Tis rumored he will replace Hack \X'ilson as
the Cub's center fielder.

knowt~, being captain of

smile where once there was a tear,"
to characterize Claudia. Her sunny dispo·
sitiOn and ready smile combined with that rare
tactfi.tb1.ess which 15 found in few persons made
h_e_~ -Ot~e- Of the corner-stones of the Senior class.
_She-- added much to the Girls' Dramatic Club
a_nq 'th12: Girls' Chorus. The future will find
C::lau~ha a teacher or a 4"H Club leader, perha--p::. ho_th,

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'Twas a day in September in the fall of 1928 that an expectant, eager group
of thtr.ty students entered the Union Free High School to begin their high school
caree'r:_-The first few days were spent in registration, introductions to teachers, as

well as friends and surroundings. After the much dreaded initiation, the "freshies"
settled down to hard work.
Some of .the boys, Leonard Ward, Ernest Oberhofer, Donald Schmalfeldt,
R 1 ~h\'rgDe Bell, and Jack Kavanagh, joined th~ Hi-Y, while most of the girls took
a· place' m .the chorus.
>. : . 'Towards the end of the school year rumors of a school picnic floated about
a~4}io,,~-~--'tll_r_ned into a reality. One bright afternoon the metnbers of the class, to~
g~_ihir with two members of the faculty, ~rs- Olsen and Mr. Weigel, motored to
f1add.o~k's Lake, where a pleasant afternoon was spent. To complete it, the class at:te~d~d a movie, "The Desert Song," at the Kenosha Theater. So we ended the first

yc~r' of high school, and we must admit it was en joyed very much.

. ''The second year found the same group of young people, this time as Sophotn'ope~; re,ady for another year of hard work. This year proved a lucky one for us,

{or:'. two of our number, Marie\ Dean and Richard De Bell, won medals in the
'8hl~O'f·:iea~_, an~ deda1natory contests, while two of the boys, Arthur Harttnan and
Richard :De Bell, won positions as well as letters on the first basketball squad.
PreSton Stoxen, Ernest Oberhofer, Jack Kavanagh, Harvey Anderson, Arthur Hart·

Row 3:

man, Richard De Bell, Leonard Ward, George Hockney.

Gilbert Berry, Caroline Larwin, Helen Loftus, Miss Kuenzli, Hazel Madden, Eliza·
Row 2:
Row 1:

beth Voss, Russell Longman.

Mariel Dean. Ruth Shotliff, Nlabel Madsen, Evelyn Meyer, Myrtle Mickle, Lila Eh~
lert, Gwendolyn Shotton,

MICKLE, MYRTLE, Secretary and
DE BELL, RICHARD, President

Treasurer.

Good in sports and also in scholarship, Dick is a student to whom the
Junior Class looks with admiration. He
has faithfully guided us and steered
the good ship of '32 through many .a

Being custodian of the records and
funds of the class of '32 is no small

stonn. His spare hours were spent in

Silver Lake.

around the corner. Her favorite fonn
of recreation was dancing.

KAVANAGH, JACK, Vice President

To MISS ALICE KUENZLI, Advisor

The organization of the Girls' Dramatic Club under the leadership of Miss
Thiess_e·n and Miss Thomas also took place, and many of the girls joined.
In the fall of 1930 the same group with a few exceptions took up their work
a~)llnio'rs. Wtth the organization of the school orchestra some of the class joined,·

whtle. work in the Dramatic Club and Hi-Y was also resumed. Helen Loftus was
Club as well as Assistant T reas·
urer of the school.
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el.ect~d Secretary and Treasurer of the Dramatic

~, < ,->- ,;,-__:_A~~ording to custorn., the students in their Junior year choose a class ring.

5)tich \ya>the task of the Juniors about the middle of the first semester. And what
a task it was! After debating for several days, a ring was finally decided upon, and
everyone was well pleased with the choice.

job. It is rutnored that a certain motor

Junior Class decided to take half the responsibility of publishing the

cop affords her protection in many instances when danger lurked just

with tnany of our nu1nber receiving responsible positions on the staff.

The Junior Class is decidedly grate··
ful for the advice and counsel offered
us by you, Miss Kuenzli, especially in

Because the president has never been
absent, Jack never had a chance to
handle the affairs, but we are sure he

making our Junior Prom a success.

would be a success. Jack is a cartoonist

·Gwendolyn Shotton was selected associate editor and Richard De Bell, business
Again several members of our class received letter awards in basketball,
m,oie received positions on the baseball team.

It is the task of the Junior Class to give a Prom, an event of importance and
~--?-~et~s~, to every student, and the 1ne1nbers of the class protnise their support in
~-::~naki~g It -a big success.

As Seniors we hope to complete a task that was begun three years before
are sure that success will crown our efforts.

Your interest and enthusiasm in all the

of note and a dancer of unusual grace.
For particulars apply to a certain Senior girl.

MABEL MADSEN, '32.

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JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY
'day in September in the fall of 1928 that an expectant, eager group
entered the Union Free High School to begin their high school
days were spent in registration, introductions to teachers, as
surroundings. After the much dreaded initiation, the "freshies"
work.
boys, Leonard Ward, Ernest Oberhofer, Donald Schmalfeldt,
Jack Kavanagh, joined th~ Hi-Y, while most of the girls took
end of the school year rumors of a school picnic floated about
a reality. One bright afternoon the members of the class, to·
of the faculty, tylrs- Olsen and Mr. Weigel, motored to
,leasant afternoon was spent. To complete it, the class at·
he Uesert Song," at the Kenosh~ Theater. So we ended the first
and we must admit it was enjoyed very much.
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found the same group of young people, this time as Sopho. year of hard work. This }•ear proved a lucky one for us,
Marie! Dean and •Richard De Bell, won medals in the
:y contests, while two of the boys, Arthur Hartman and
positions as well as letters on the first basketball squad.
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· !?~.eston St.ol'on, ·Ernest Qb~hofer, Jack J<;avanagh, Harvey Anderson,- Arthur .Hart·
man, Richard De ·Bell, L_eonard Ward, George HOckney.

Gilbert Berry, Caroline Larwin, Helen Loftus, Miss Kuenzli, Hazel Madden, Eliza·
Row Z:

beth V ~ss, Russell 'Longman.

Marie! Dean, Ruth Shotliff, Mabel Madsen, Evelyn Meyer, Myrtle Mickle, Lila EhRow 1:

m of the Girls' Dramatic Club under the leadership of Miss
Thomas also took place, and many of the girls joined.

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1930 the same group with a few exceptions took up their ~ork
organization of the school orchestra some of the class joi!J:ed,
Lmatic Club and Hi-Y was also resumed. Helen Loftus was
Treasurer of the Dramatic Club as well as Assistant Treas-

lert, Gwendolyn Shotton:

Good in spofts and also in scholar·
ship, Dick is a student to whom the
Junior Class looks with admiration. He
has faithfully guided us and steered
the good ship of '32 through many .a
storm. His spare hours were spent in
Silver Lake.

MICKLE, MYRTLE, Secretary and
Treasurer.
Being custodian of the records and
funds of the class of '32 is no small
job. It is rumored that a certain motor
cop affords her protection in many instances when d a n g e r . lurked just
around the corner. Her favorite form
of recreation was dancing.

KAVANAGH, JACK, Vice President

To MISS ALICE KUENZLI, Advisor

DE BELL, RICHARD, President

The Junior Cla.Ss is decided!y grate·
ful for the advice 'and counsel offered
us by you, Miss Ku~nzli, especially in
making our Junior Prom a success.
Your interest and enthusiasm in all the
activities of the class was a stimulant
to all its members.

Because the president has never been
absent, Jack never had a chance to
handle the affairs, but we are sure he
would be a success. Jack is a cartoonist
of note and a dancer of unusual grace.
For particulars apply to a certain Sen·
ior girl.

to custom, the students in their Junior year choose a class ring.
of the Juniors about the middle of the first semester. And what
debating for several days, a ring was finally decided upon, and
pleased with the choice.
Class decided to take half the responsibility of publishing the
of our number receiving responsible positions on the staff.
selected associate editor and Richard De Bell, business
rm. several members of our class received letter awards in basketball, .
positions on the baseball team.
the Junior Class to give a Prom, an event of importance and
and the members of the class promise their support in
we hope to. complete a task that was begun three years before
th'!lt success will crown our efforts.
·
MABEL MADSEN, '32.

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Gilbert B~rry, Russell Longman.

Richard Aylward, Alfred Oetting, Williani BernBell, Floyd Memler.
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ALFRED OETTING
CHARLES LAKE
Captain during both his Junior and
Senior year is the tribute of the squad
to him. Many times during his career
he provided the extra points needed
to win games. A hard worker, good
loser, and good winner are the charac·
teristics which will long cause Wilmot
H i g h to remember the deeds of

Captain as a freshman is unusual,
but his abiliry showed he deserved the
honor. Alfred "Fritz" Oetting was
easily the best backstop Wilmot High
has had for several years. This com·
bined with a good arm and the ability
:o provide base hits when needed left

by the Boys' Athletic Association. This organization is
President; Richard Hansen, vice president, and Bill
with Mr. Lieske and·.Mr. Schnurr faculty members
duties of this group.are to develop a program of
in school, provide the teams with suitable schedall athletic activities. This constitutes a man•size
individual with our program as is illustrated by
~ttlclpatmg in basketball. To justify athletics in the school,

the health and physical development but also must add
of the persons participating, whether it be to win or lose
to work with the group or to give their best at all times.
our. teams have lost, but we feel that every individual
of having participated. We hope that the Athletic Aswork started several years ago and eventually depolicy of athletics for all, and by all, with a definite

nothing to be desired.

Charles Lake.

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23. Washington program given by
lower grades.

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19. Russell L. demonstrates to Bill R
how to make a perfect belly-flop.
20. No pep meeting. "Beanie" has a

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18. ] ack K. finds it necessary to stay
in out of the rain if he wants to keep his
natural wave??

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Snapshot department busy taking

pictures. Find it necessary to put an extra part on English room to hold all
those serving detentions.

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Found it necessary to tie George
S. up to keep him a\;ay from Genevieve

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26. Excellent play presented before
assembly by Senior and Junior girls.
27, Floyd and Mariel fail to be seen
in the Math Room at noon.

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HARDWARE, STOVES

MARCH

PAINT, OILS, GLASS, ETC.

2.

Asbestos Roofing-Asphalt Roofing

Robert V, is in boys' company inm
stead of girls'.
3. Margaret Scott enters W i 1m o t

Warm Air Heating and Ventilation

High SchooL
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BURLINGTON, WIS.

BEAUTY PARLOR

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Lake Properties A Specialty

Beauty Culture in all its Phases

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Phone Bristol 346

Phone 103

Meeting of the first dancing class.

MARCH

Delicious Home Made

Vanity Sboppe

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SCHIPPERS

Kenosha's Leading Beauty Shop

TWIN LAKES BAKERY

All Branches of Beauty Culture

Hot Rolls For Your Breakfast

Satisfaction

Service

TOM CROWE, Prop.
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Kenosha, Wis.

12.

Bert Deaa

Sanitation

BARBER SHOP

Foster's

CIGARS

BARBER SHOP
Wilmot

5. Boys find it easier to dance alone
than with girls.
6. Floyd M. learns what a detention
mark means.
9. Big snowstorm. Few present on the
beautiful Monday morn.
10. Gilbert B. fails to talk about a via~
tion in English class!
11. Game with Genoa called off be·
cause of the blocked roads.

Try our. Bakery Lunch

Phone 7721

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L. J. CRAWFORD

17. Lloyd Rush takes up work at U.
F. H. S. St. Patrick's day.

--Gifts That Last-

18. Courtesy is taught to the pupils
of the dancing class. Ernie 0. finds it
quite difficult to dance with Fern M.
19. Play, t'Hiram and the Peddlers,"
given by some of the students.

BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN

POOL

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Glasses Fitted by

High School plays last basketball

game against Genoa and trims them.
23. Oratorical and declamatory conu
test starts.

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coming careless with an ink bottle.
13.
Friday the thirteenth. . Watch
your step!! Girls' Dramatic Club give a
high school party. Big success.
16. Start work on orations and dec~
lamations.

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GIFT, BOOK and TOY CENTER

HARRY LANGERMAN

Scatter Sunshine with our Beautiful

Twin Lakes, Wis.

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Wilmot High School

APRIL
1. April fool's day! Watch out!
2. School closes for spring and Easter
vacation. So long until next Tu~esday.
7. Everyone enjoyed a pleasant visit
from the Easter rabbit.
8. Boys get ambitious and clean up
the school grounds.
9. Boxing tournies start,

LEROY WINTERS, Agt.

MAY
I. The class play "Who Wouldn't Be
CrazY?" presented before a large audi·
ence.
15. Big event of the year-Junior
Prom.

GENERAL INSURANCE

Wisconsin

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MARCH
Dorothy D. and Lucille W. get

a few pointers in basketball from the
Taylor Trunks,
2 5. Harvey A. distinguishes himself
as a debater, especially on the negative
side.
26. nBingo" G. finds out that Mr.
Lieske is a little stronger than he is.
72. Ervin R. can find no other way
to keep Mildred S. away from him than
to threaten to cut off her curls!!

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Twin Lakes

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