Wilmot Union High School 1944 Yearbook

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

1 -29

1944

30-60

1945

61- 128

1954

0- 128 pages
NOTE:
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Society which wishes that the history they have in their collection is made
available to those of future generations. The 1954 Annual copies were made
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of this volume.
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Compiled 07/2009 by L S Valentine Copyright©Valentine2009

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TO A MAN to whom we all owe a feeling of
gratitude and thanks, we respectfully
dedicate this Echo. For ten years he has
unselfishly given his time and effort for the students and faculty of Wilmpt High. His helping
hand, cheerful good humor, and readiness. to
assume responsibility have won the respect and
affection of all who know him.

"Gus"

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Dedication
wE, THE STAFF, hope that this book will
serve as a reminder of the happy days spent
at Wilmot Union Free High School.
Its purpose is to give you an all around review
of the work and fun, students and teachers of
1943 and 1944.

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Page 4

Foreword

Page 6

Personnel

Page 8

Stunt Dept,

Page 26

Technical Staff

Page 36

Senior Class Will

Page 48

Senior Prophecy

Page 50

Sponsors

Page 52

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The men who make up our
School Board are an integral
part of the administration of
the school. To these men we
owe our gratitude for the
service they have done us in
providing the students of our
school with the sort of education which is the heritage
of every young American.

Pl·esident

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Mr. 'sehnurx

Our principal, Mr. Scnnurr, ]las been responsible, in great part,
for the development of our school into one of the finest of its size
in the state of Wiscon~in. For the p~st fifteen years he has been at
the head of the school, and has become not only well known and
admired by students, but influential in various parts of the state in
the fields of education and agriculture.
Mr. Schnurr is the sort of man who is always ready to give of
his time and effort for others, and during our years with him as head
of our school, we have come to respect and admire him. To us, he
is one of the 1·easons that we will enjoy our memories of days at
Wilmot High School.

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){. C.Shotliff
Clerk

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DOROTHY JUDD
Teaches scienc_e, algebra
-always has a -·~·oom full
of Freshme.n--elaims Eau
Claire Teachers' College

as her Alma Mater.

RUTH BOSSELMAN

HENRY FRANK

JEAN HAMMOND

Teaches home ec. and biology- attended Stout In-stitute- keeps the cafeteria overflowing w i t h
good things to eat.

ASsistant coach
teaches commercial subjects-is advisor to school
newspaper staft"- attended State Teachers' College
at Kearney, Neb.

DirectS band, chorus,
a cappella- cani.e to Wilmot froni. Lawrence Col~
lege~ teaches sophomore
English- enthusiasm and
good nature are among
her virtues.

MARY HINNERS

CHARLOTTE SCHNURR

MYRA VIVIAN

Teaches
history and
girls' phy. ed. classesattended University of
WisConsin- favorite expression is_ uW-hy '!"

Teaches math, pre flight
- a favorite of the seniors- always a pal to
everyone- attended Milwaukee State Teachers'
College.

Attended Ripon College
-teaches Spanish and
English- advisor to the
Echo Staff-- class play
advisor- excels at makin,g friends.

Miss Hinners, Miss Vivian, Miss

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Senio4 C?ad
Colleen J. An(h·ews
"Colly"
Echo Staff .3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3;
A Cappella 1, 2, 3; Band 1. 2, 3;
Dancing 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 1, 2, 3
Drum Majorette 0: Cla:o;s Play 4
Willard \V. Bailey
"Bill"
Tt"ansferred from McKihley Junior
High SchooL in 1941. Football 2, 3,
.t: Basketball 2; B. A. A. 2, 3, 4, F.
F. A. ·2; A Cappella 2, 3, 4; ClasH
Play 3; W Club 3, 4,

Audrey. F. Barber
"Audje't
Echo Staff 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3;
A· Cappella L 2, 3; Band 1. 2, :J;
Danctng 1, 2, 3; Dramatics 2. 3.

Lorraine A, Brook
"Brooksie''
G, A, A, 1, 4,

Bailey

Alyce l\1, Cook
"Cookie"
Band 1, 4; Girls' Chorus 1; Hom~
Ec. 1; Libmry 1, :~, :), 4; Class Play
:~, 4; Commercial 4.
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De!ores M. Gauger
'·Dell''
Girls' Cho1·us 1, 4; A Cappella 4.
Nadia A. Hegeman
"Sling"
ClE~ss Vice P1·es. 2; Girls' Chor-us 1
2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; A Ca-ppella 1, 2.
3;Dancing 1, 2. 3; Dramatics 1, 3.
Loretta J. Huntoon
''Teddy''
Commercial 4; Paper Staff 3; Editor of School Paper 4; Echo Staff
l, 3; Ed. of Echo 4; Girls' Chorus
1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Dancing
1, 2, 3, 4; Library 4; Business Mgr.
of Class Play 3, 4.

Barbe1-

Brook

Linkus
Neumann

McCarthy
Panknin

Meinke
Peterson

Richard A. Linkus
"Linky"

Nelson
Pringle

Jeanette R. Neumann
"Rosie"

Tt a nsf erred from Rita High School
1941. Football, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 2,
3, 4; W Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3.

Phyllis M. Panknin

j'Phil"

Patricia E. McCarthy
"Pat"

Commercial 4; Paper Staff 4; Girls'
Chorus 2, 4; A Cappella 4; Band 4;
Library 4; Student Council 4; Dane~
ing 3, 4; Dramatics 4; CJass Play
3, 4; Panther News 4.

Class Vice Pres. 3; Commercial 4;
Echo Staff 4; A Cappella 4; Girls'
Chorur;; 1, 2, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
Home Ec,. 1, 2; Twirling 4; Cheerleading -1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council
4; Class Play 2.

Virginia M. Peterson
"Pete"

Mary E. Meinke
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls'- Chorus 1, 2,
4; A Cappella 1, 2, 4; Commercial
4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Dancing 1; Class
Play 2, 4,

Cheerleading 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1,
2, 4; A Cappella 4; Home Ec. 1; G.

A. A. 1; Dancing 1, 2; Drum Majorette 3, 4; Echo Staff 4; Class
Play 4.

Jean M. Nelson
"Jeanie"

Roy K Pringle

Commerclal 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, 4;

Echo Staff 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3,

"Dingle"

4; Band 2, 3, 4; Home E<::. 1; Library
2, 3, 4; Dancing 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1;
Class Play 2, 3, 4,
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Boys' Chorus 1: A Cappella 4; Band
1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 3, 4; Football 4;
Dancing 3; Class Play 2.

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Donald N. Richards "Shadow"
Boys' Chorus 1, 2; R A. A. 1, 2, 3,
4; Pres. B. A. A. 4; Baseball 1, 2,
:3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Capt. Bas~
ketbaJl 4; Dancing 2, 3: '\V Club 2,
3, -!; Dramatics 4; Echo Staff 4;
Class Eec.- Treas. 2; Class Play
2, 3, 4e

Eugene J. Robers
"Gene"
Class, Sec.- Treas. 1; Class Pres. 4
Student Council 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3
Dancing 2, 8, 4; Dramatics 4
School Treas. 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, -1
Panthe1· News 4; Class Play 3, 4.
Richard D. Schmidt
"Schmittyn

Marvin J. Richter "Ma1·v"
Class Sec.- Treas. 3, 4; Commel'cial
4; Paper Statf 4; Echo Etaff 4; B.
A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Foothall 2, 3, 4;
Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball!, 2, 3, 4;
Dancing 2, 3; W Club 2, 3, 4; Clas~
Play 3, -t

PootLall 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4;
f3aseball 2, 3, 4; W Club 3, 4; B. A.
A. 1, 2, B. 4; Vice Pres. B. A. k -1;
Dancing 2, 3, 4; Commercial 1; F.
F. A. 2; Pres. of Dramatics 4;
Echo Staff 4; Camival King 4;
Class Play 3, 4.

Royce F, Roanhouse
"Roundy"
Transferred from Waterford '4L
Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4;
Baseball 1, 2,- 3, 4; Student Coundl
2, 4; Pres. 4; A Cappella 2, 4; F. F.
A. 3; R A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing
3, 4; W Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 4;
Class Play 3, 4; Panther News 4.

Virginia L. Schutzen
"Jynny Le-e"

Arlene M. Sheen

3; Baseball 1, 2; Football 1, 2, 3;
Basketba11 2; W Club 1, 2, 3, 4;
Dancing 3.

Girls' Chorus 2, 4; Class Vice Pres.
4; Student Council 3; A Cappella
4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Library 2; Commercial 4; Echo Staff 4.

Richards
Roanhouse

Ed. Robers
Schutzen

Richter
Schmidt

Stockwell

VanDerZee

Jack L Smith

Banrl J, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2,
3, 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Home
Ec, 1; Comme-rcial 4; G. A. A. 1, 2,
4; Dancing ·1, 2, 4; Operetta 1;
Dramatics 4; Library 1; Swing
Band 2.

Edmund L. Robers
"Mickey"
Student Council 1, 2; Class Pres. 3;
Echo Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.F.A,
1, 2; Class Play 3, 4; B. A" A. 1, 2,

Smith.:•'c''

Eugene Robers
Sheen

"Smitty''

VenlOn F. Stockwell
"Foan1"
Mgr. Football 2, a;
Asst
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Baseball 2; Asst. MgT. Basketball :-?;

Pootball 4; Boys' Chorus 2; F. F. A.
1, 2, 3; B. A. A. 1, 2, 8, 4; Sec. B.
'V Club 2,
3, 4; Judging Team 2; Asst. Bus.
I\tlgr~ Class Play 3.
A_ Ao 3, 4; Dancing 3, 4;

Vivian V, VanDerZee
"Blondie"
Dancing 3; Library 3_
Lillian L. Wilson

''Lil"
Spent Jr, year at Oconomowoc, l'etumed to Wilmot in '43. Dancing L

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On September 3rd, 1940, as a group of "green freshies," 1\'e
entered Wilmot High. We organized under the direction of Mr.
BHrth and elected as our'officers: George Roepke, president; Melvin Burmeister, vice president; Eugene Robers, secretary-treasurer;
and Mickey Robers to represent ns in Student Council. Our various
activiti~s that year included initiation and our carnival show

1st Row: D. Gauger, L. Huntoon, V. Schutzen, J. Nelson, L. Brook, A. Cook,
N. Hegeman J. Neumann.
2nd Row: A. Sheen, .J. Smith, P. Panknin, V. Stockwell, V. VanDer.Zee, L.
Wilson, R. Linkus, Mrs. Schnurr.
3rd Row: C. Andrews, P. McCarthy, M. Meinke, R Pringle, W. Bailey, V. Peter~
~on, A. Barber, E. Robers.
Kneeling: M. Richter, D. Richards, R. Schmidt, R. Roanhouse.
Standing:

E. Robers.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
SCHOLASTIC
Don Richards
Jean Nelson
Loretta Huntoon
Marvin Richter

DRAMATICS
Dick Schmidt
Phyllis Panknin
Royce Roanhouse
Colleen Andrews

ATHLETICS
Don Richards
Marvin Richter
Royce Roanhouse
Dick Schmidt

MUSIC
Loretta Huntoon
Mickey Robers
Audrey Barber
Jean Nelson
~adia Hegeman
Colleen Andrews
Yirginia Schutzen

September, 1941, found us a more experienced group. Again
we had Mr. Barth to advise us until he left; then Miss Berger made
· a capable substitute. Under the leadership of Eleanor Epping, our
president; Norman Paque, our vice president; Donald Richards as
secretary¥treasurer, and Royce Roanhouse in Student Council, '"e
took charge of initiating the class of' 45. Our main activity in 1941
was our sophomore production.
As upper classmen we enrolled in September, 1942. In preparation for a busy junior year we elected Mickey Robers, president·
Pat McCarthy, vice president; Marvin Richter, secretary-treasurer:
and Arlene Sheen, Student Council member. Miss Kolar was our
advisor.
The first of our dramatic attempts as juniors was a Gay, Ninetjes Review given at the carnival. Later in the year our class play,
HEver Since Eve," was produced under the direction of Miss Winans, With the Prom to complete the year we considered ourselves
ready to take over the roles of seniors.
1943 found us enrollng for the last time at Wilmot. Mrs.
Schnurr took over the directorship and we elected Gene Robe1·s,
president; Arlene Sheen, vice president; 1\'Iarvin Richter, secretarytreasurer; and Royce Roan house, Student Council member,

SERVICE

SPECIAL

Lorraine Brook

Virg-inia Peterson
Cheerleader

Being eeniors brought us into the limelight, as we had to prove
our merit. First, Dick Schmidt and Mary Meinke were elected King
end Queen of the camival. Next we captured the title of champion
m2gazine salesmen for the fourth year. Our boys proved their
abilit) as athletes in winning the inter-class basketball tournament.
No1v we are looking forward to giving our class play> "The 1VIerry
Hares."

Pat McCarthy
Cheerleader

We have enjoyed our four years here at \~Tilmot and regret
leaYing our friends and teachers,

Loretta Huntoon
Royce Roanhouse
G{'me Robers

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All of our thirty-one members welcomed the beginning of the
school term of '43 and '44 ..· As juniors we felt completely capable
of taki1Jg- on all responsibilities of this class.
We elected Bob Baysinger as president, Lois Stohr as vice president, Evelyn Burmeister as secretary-treasurer and Ted Dean .for
Student Council. Our class advisor was Miss Bosselman.

1st Row: M~ Anderson, S. Jerde, J. Joerndt, D. Sokolski, J. Wertz,_ D Schenning-,
.]. Lubeno, E. Burmeister, L. Stohr, K. Schlax.
2nd Row: Miss Bosselman, J. Sietz, S. Krahn, G. Ehle1-t, V. Schenning, D. Elsey,
M. Spears, G. Stephens, J. Berry, E. Lancour,

Don K;~~n~E~L~·~·c~~~u~:zs!f~~evens, V. Quoss, P. Richards, T. Dean; Doris Krahn,
Kneeling: F. Kriska, W. Hubbard, J. Swartz.
Standing:

R. Baysinger.

In November we chose our candidates for the annual carnival,
Kay Schlax and Bill Hubbard, who ranked second in the finals. We
put on a circus side show as part of our share in making the carnival a succe.ss.
March tenth was a big night for us. We presented "Professor,
How Could You!" The cast included Jeanette Joerndt, Bob Baysinger, Ted Dean, Jack Schultz, Lois Stohr, Dorothy Elsey, Phyllis
Richards, Jack Berry, John Swartz, and Joyce \Vertz. It was a
great success<
Selection of class rings, which were chosen in October aild received in December, was a big thrill of the year.
We are proud of our girls ·who came out on top in- class tour-

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

Lois Stohr
Dal'lene Schenning·
Grace Stephens
John Swartz

Frank Kriska
Jack Beny
William Hubbard
Frank Haase

Kay Schlax
Darlene SchenningJack Berry

·DRAMATICS

SERVICE

SPECIAL

Jeanette Joemdt
Ted Dean
Phyllis RichaTds
Robert Baysin_ger
Jack Berry

Dorothy Elsey
Donald Krahn
Darlene Schenning

Jeanette Joe1·ndt
Cheerleader

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nament games this year. Their first game with the seniors was a
thriller with a score of 12 to 7. We defeated the sophomores by a
score of 22 to 6. The boys were defeated by the seniors scoring 28,
juniors 15, but victory was ours with the freshmen, with a score of
48 to 29.
This year, as is the custom, our class is giving the Prom on

May 26.
We are looking forward to next fall when we will enter our last
year at Wilmot. We hope it will be as happy a year as the past
three have been,

Phyllis Richal'ds
Cheerleader

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September 8, 1943! On this historic date thirty-seven sophomores enrolled at Wilmot j{igh. Our earnest aim was to obtain the
greatest amount of intelligence and knowledge out of whatever the
teachers would attempt to put into us.
At our first class meeting we elected Don Schmidt to the presidency, 'Bernice Robers as second in command, Esther E'pping as
business and financial Clerk, and Bill Schnurr to represent us on the
Student Council. We were under the leadership of Miss Vivian
who served as our class advisor,

1st Row: F'. Appel, A. Bruen, D. GHlmore, K. Davis, D, Ruppert, B. Robe1·s, C.
Layton, F. Mesmer, D. Riffer, 8, \Vicks.
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2nd Row: Mi!>s Vivian, C. Stoxen, A- Frank, S. Fabet·, J. Manning, J. Corsi, E.
Anderson, E. Lahodik, D. Vol'S, E. Epping, V. Fait, R. Brooks.
3nl Row: R. .Jahns, P. Elverman, H. Richter, R. Corsi, J. Bemhoft, C. Paulson,
'L Johnson, R. Bernhoft, J. Richter·, N. Gandt.
Kneeling: B. Schnurr, G. Richter, R. Shotlilf.
Standing:

D. Schmidt.

We promptly made our preparations to officially receive the
freshmen as members of Wilmot High School They will always
remember it as "Initiation Day," However, 've partially atoned
for it by giving a dance in their honor that evening, which they repaid later in the year.
Then came carnival time. We elected Robert Jahns and Virgiline Fait as our candidates to the throne. Although we failed to
get them the honor, we all made a good impression by the number
of votes we collected. As our sho\v we Presented HTruth or Consequences," which was thqroughly enjoyed by everyone present.
Sophomores were valuable members of the band and of the
athletic squads, thereby helping our .school to gain honors in these
respects.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

Billy ·Schnurr
Esther EppingYirgiline Fait
Bernice Robers

Billy Schnun
Ronald Shotliff
Bud Richter
Jerry Bernhoft
Jerry Richter

Virg·iline Fait
Bernice Robers

We are all proud of our Tecord in buying \Var Stamps. Sophomore World History class and Sophomore Ag. class hnve b2en
fighting it out for the highest purchases on a per capita bac'is all
year.

DRAMATICS

SERVICE

John Corsi
Robert Jahns
Doris Ruppet"t

Billy Schnurr
Esther Eppin_g'
Bernice Robers

Billy Schnurr

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After the close of the basketball season class tournaments
were held. The eophomore cla~s showed up well in these games.
Both the girls and the boys carne in second vvith impressive sho\V·
ings.

During the course of the year W'e lost tv:o cl2.-ssmates 1nr~ a1so
gained two others.
As we look back on our enjo~rable days as Sophomore~;, \Ve nlso
look forward to coming back next year to enjoy ourselves even more
as Junion;.

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The first important event in the freshman class history was initiation. It was held on September twenty-fourth
For this occasion the boys dressed in knee-length trousers. a
differently styled shoe on each foot, a ribbon and a curler in their
hair, lipstick, powder, rouge, and all the rest. They also wore
jewelry.
The girls wore ovei·alls inside out. men's shirts, men's work
shoes without laces; they could wear no makeup and they, too had
curlers in their hair.

1st Row: M. Axtell, R Gebhart, A. Scott, E. Blasi, L. Conrad, .J. Fox, L Berry,
T. Lasco, M. Axtell, A. Heizler
2nd Row: Miss Judd, C. Schmidt, T. Merten, M. Connell, A. Nelson, D. Dix, J.
Rudolph, M. Seitz, A. Bushing, J. Pfeiffer, R. Cook
3rd Row: R. Robinson, M. Pringle, J. Gruhch, J, Allen, D. Pacey, L. Halladay,
M. Holtdorf, D. Weidman, A. Joernrlt, F .. Gyger.
Kneeling: L. Menill, ,J. SchnuiT, A. Paddock

Standing:

D. Fischer.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

John Schnurr
Marilyn Holtdorf
Thaine Lasco
Caroline Schmidt

John Schnun
Jack Pfeiffer

Carolyn Schmidt
Marilyn Axtell
Alva Paddock
James Rudolph

DRAMATICS

SERVICE

Eugene Blasi
Don Fischer
Jack Pfeiffer
Lois Beny

John Schnurr
Jack Pfeiffer

Class officers: President, Donald Fischer; vice president, John
Schnurr; secretary-treasurer, Lois Berry; Student Council member.
Jack Pfeiffer.

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Such things as pushing pennies and boiled eggs with one's nose,
washing steps with a toothbrush, and washing cars were all part of
the program. The freshmen also had to carry the sophomores'
books.
The initiation dance was given the same evening.
were played for the dance.

Records

The annual high school carnival was another new experience
for the freshmen. With the help of Miss Hammond and Miss Judd,
a show called ".Freshman Frivolities" was presented. Jack Pfeiffer
was our candidate for king, with Lois Berry for queen.
At the beginning of the .school year, the freshman class had
thirty-five members. Then Edward Berndt and John Fox entered
Wilmot High as freshmen. Edward Berndt soon left, leaving us with
thirty-six members. Pauline Lunkenheimer started high school
here at Wilmot, then left us and went to McHenry. Jack Allan from
Green Bay joined the freshman class, but soon left. Our last additions to the class were Cleo Weaver, formerly of Union Grove, and
Donald Hennesy. We now have a class of thirty-eight members.
March fifteenth and seventeenth were set aside for the girls'
basketi:Jall tournament. On March fifteenth the freshman girls'
team, with Lois Berry as captain, lost to the sophomores with a
score of 29 to 11. On March seventeenth, the freshman played
the seniors and lost. The score was 15 to 13.
The freshman boys' team, with Jack Pfeiffer as captain,
played the sophomores on March twenty-fourth and lost. The
score was 34 to 11. March twenty-fifth, in the evening, the freshman boys' team played the juniors and lost by a score of 48 to 29.
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1st Row: Mr. Schnurr, T. J ohtlson, R. Robinson, L. Merrill, R. Stevens, J. Heizler,
R. Pringle, L. Anderson, T. Merton, E. Anderson, H. Richter, J. Schnurr, J. Rudolph, J.
Pfeiffer, J. Sietz, Mt·. Frank.
2nd Row: 'F. Kl'iska, J. Swartz, T. Dean,.W. Stockwell, J. Bernhoft, R. Roanhouse,
R. Linkus, R. Jahns, R. Schmidt, F. Haase, W·. Bailey, R. BaysinJ!:er, N. Berry, W.
Schnun-.

FOOTBALL SCORES
Wilmot 6
Wilmot 0
Wilmot 12

Waterford 12
East Troy 18
Racine Aggies 26

Wilmot26

Mukwonago 6

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SJ!'ASON'S RESUME
Wilmot's football team consisted of more inexperienced men
than usual. They gave a good account of themselves. The boys
' worked hard to earn their "W's" under the leadership of R9undy
Roanhouse, who was appointed captain by Marv Richter. Marv
was unable to take part in the gridiron contests. The boys vv;ent
through four weeks of good practice before they engaged in their
first game. Dutch Haase, wl:ffi has enlisted in the army air corps,
held the spot by his ability to pass and carry the pigskin. The real
thrill came in the Rochester game when he carried the kick-off to
a touchdown. Roundy Roanhouse held the spotlight in catching
passes. The whole team worked well together, although they did
lose three games and win ony one. The opponents had strong teams
compared to that of Wilmot. The team met Waterfor'd in their 'first
game under the lights at Wilmot. The boys fought to the end, but
lost by one touchdown. At East Troy the boys were defeated by a
much stronger team. They battled the strong Rochester team, but
lost that by two touchdowns. To wind up the season they met Mukwonago at Wilmot and looked like a championship team, defeating
them 26 to 6.
The team loses the following seniors: Roanhouse, Linkus,
Schmidt, Bailey, Pringle, and Stockwell. Lettermen consist of Roanhouse, Haase, Berry, Richter, Schnurr, Bailey, Schwartz, Baysinger,
Kriska, Schmidt, Linkus, Jahns, Heizler, and Bernhoft.
Jack Berry clever quarterback, has been elected next. ,Year's
captain.

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prised the first team. They all contributed a great deal toward the
mccess of the team.

B~et6.oJJ

Mr. Schnurr coaches the team, while Mr. Frank takes over the
duties of the second team. The team is made up of four seniors,
three juniors and two sophomores. The team will be hit hard by
the graduation of the four sE!niors, but the under-classmen are capable of taking over the job.
Lettermen consist of Don Richards, Marv Richter, Roundy
Roanhous~. Bill Hubbard, Bill Schnurr, Bud Shotliff, Frank Kriska,

Dutch Haase, Jack Berry. Graduates are Richards, Richter, Roanhouse, and Schmidt. The captain-elect is Frank Kriska, who will
take over the job of leading the team through next year's season.
To take part in the tournament was the boys' greatest ambition. They held the spotlight with three wins and no defeats. Roundy Roanhouse held the honors in the first by flipping a bucket in the
last few seconds to defeat Williams Bay 29 to 28. The remaiJ:ling
games were easily taken. At the Racine tournament the boys lost to
Thomas Jones 29 to 10.
BOX SCORE
ls·t'~Row:

T.'Johnson.

J. Sietz, R. Shotlifl', G. Richter, D. Richards, J. BerJ,"y,

W. Schnurr,

·~d Row: Mr. Schnurr, F. Kriska, R. Roanhouse, M. Richter, W. Hubbard, R.

Schmidt.

CHAMPIONS THIS YEAR
The basketball team had the best year of its operation to date.
The team not only won a conference co-championship, but the basketball tournament which was held at East Troy. The boys worked
well together and gave the students and audience an exc;_ting basketball season.
Two games were lost: one to East Troy and one to Waterford,
with whom they shared the co-championship. The most exciting
game was played at Rochester, in which Wilmot defeated the Aggies 30 to 34 in an overtime. The boys got even with the Aggies for
a game they lost two years ago in two overtimes. The team was well
supported by the students, who are very proud of them.
Don Richards was captain of the team and was high in total
points. The team lost Dutch Haase in mid-season, but was strengthened by the return of Marv Richter, who had been unable to play,
due to a physical ailment. Roundy Roanhouse, Bud Shotliff, Jack
Berry, Bill Schnurr, Frank Kriska, Bill Hubbard, Dick Schmidt com[30)

Waterford
Zion
Elkhorn
Zion
Norris Farm
Union Grove
East Troy
R. Aggies
Waterford
Norris Farm
Union Grove
Mukwonago
East Troy
R. Aggies
Mukwonago

Wilmot 29
Wilmot 22 (non-conference)
Wilmot 28 (non-conference)
Wilmot 32 (non-conference)
Wilmot 54
Wilmot 31
Wilmot 14
Wilmot 34
Wilmot 14
Wilmot 31
Wilmot 26
Wilmot 27
Wilmot 32
Wilmot 34
Wilmot 54

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34··
29
22
16
20
22
31
22
16
18
21
19
30
20

Wilmot 30
Wilmot 37
Wilmot 35

CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT
Williams Bay 29
Waterford
19
East Troy
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Wilmot 10

RACINE TOURNAMENT
Thomas Jones 29
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G. A. A.
1st Row: N. Gandt, E.
Burmeister, D. Sokolski, L.
Conrad, D. Ruppert, B.
Robers, A. Vo1Ie1·, L. BerTY, D. Gilmore, F. Mesmer.
2nd Row: L, Stohr, V.
Quass, V< Schenning, M.
Pringle, D. K1·ahn,
J.
Joerndt, A. Joerndt, E.
Epping, J. Lubeno, Mif.s
Hinners.
3rd Row:. J. Richte1·, V.

Schutzen, - P. Elverman,
A. Sheen, L. Kowalik, L
Brooks, P. McCarthy.
B. A. A.
1st Ro·w: Mr. Schnun.

R. .Jahns, H. Richter, R.

1st Row: B. Schnurr. T. Johnson, D. Vo.ss, JL Hackbarth, R. Schmidt, D. Richards,
N. Beny, R. Jahns, R. Shotliff.
2nd Row: Mr. Schnurr, A. DeBell, G. Fait, W. Hubbard, R. Roanhouse, L, Fische1·,
M. Schennin.e:, F. Kriska, J. Seitz, J. Bernhoft,

Wilmot has the right to be proud of its baseball team. The
team has held the championship the last 12 years, sharing a cochampionship once. Mr. Schnurr manages the team and has done
a fine job.
Don Richards, ace pitcher, has given a good account of himself. He pitched winning games all through the season. Dick
Schmidt holds catcher's spot. The infield consists of DeBell, Richter, Haase, Fischer, Fait, Schnurr. Outfielders are Schenning,
Hackbarth, Roanhouse, Berry, Kriska. The team loses the following seniors: Fischer, DeBell. Schenning, Hackbarth, and Fait.
Dutch Haase, sophomore, has joined the air corps. The following
are included in the letter winners: Fischer, DeBell, and Schenning.
The team is looking forward to another successful season.

McHenrr 0
Zion
2
Elkhorn
Antioch
Elkhorn 2
McHenryll
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QM' .//~ ./ld4oc«dion
The Girls' Athletic association is comprised of girls who are
interested in sports and wish to get together to play basketball,
baseball, and other games. Weekly meetings are held in the gym
during the winter, and in the spring, haselmll takes precedence
over other sports. Miss Hinners is the faculty advisor
In March, the G. A. A. entertained the basketball team and
the faculty at a dinner given in honor of the team. We look upon
the G. A. A. as an essential part of physical education.

B01f4-' .//~ ./l~n

BOX SCORE
Wilmot 2
Wilmot 6
Wilmot 3
Wilmot 7
Wilmot 4
Wilmot 13

Brooks, R Baysinger, J.
Swartz, R. Stevens, R.
Bernhoft, E Anderson, J.
Berry, E
Robers, Mr.
Frank.
2nd Row: F. Kriska, T .
.Johnson, V. Stockwell, R.
Roanhouse, J. Bernhoft,
· ·w. Hubbard, M. Richter,
B. Corsi, T. Dean, R
Linkus, R. Schmidt, W.
Bailey.

The B. A. A. is open to all the boys in school, and is composed
of boys who know that good sports not only keep one in good health
but also improve his co-ordination and sportsmanship. Ever since
this organization was begun it has done a fine job in urging fello\VB
to take part in football, basketball, or baseball, and in helping them
to earn the coveted W of Wilmot High.
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1st Row: J;
W. SchnulT, T. Johnson.
2nd Row: Mr. Schnurr, F .. Kriska, R. Schmidt, R. Linkus, W. ·Bailey, J. Swartz,
V. Stockwel1, Mr. Frallk.
,
8rd Row: E. Robers, D. Richards, R. Roanhou.Se, M. Richter, J. Ben-y.
CHEERLEADERS
P. Richa1·ds, P. McCarthy, V. Peterson, J. J~erndt

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Each one of the boys who does hie share in playing baseball,
basketball, and football receives a reward, which he is proud to
wear. "W's" are presented to them if they pass certain requirements. which are left to the Athletic Association. This letter is
awarded to boys only. New boys enter the "W" Club each year and
are seen w!'aring them around school.

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Our cheerleaders deserve recognition in viev.,r of the service
they have done us. Headed by the two seniors of the group, Pat
McCarthy and Virginia Peterson. they have faithfully attended
each athletic event and helped to bolster the morale of both team
and audience. Their job is to teach the cheers to the student body,
and ·to lead the students in cheers at the games, a duty which has
been creditably fulfilled.
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Andersen, Fraii.cis
Andersen, L. E.
Appel, Herman
Appel, Tom
Axtell, Glenn
Axtell, .Jimmy
Bailey, Ralston
Bassett, Norton
Baysinger, Lloyd

Beaster, H. G.
Bernhoft, Herbert
Beny, Gilbert
Blood, Robert
Boughton, Lee
Boyington, Chester
Breul, George
Breul, W'illiam
Brown, Howard
Brown, Kenneth

Burmeister·, Donald
B1;1rmeister. Rollie
Coliignon, Edward
Crittenden, Edward

Dahl, John
Dake, Winnie
!:'alton, Cyril
Cavjs, Lester
Davis, 'Vm.
Dean, Robert
DeBell, Alfred
DeGroot, Robert
Edwat·ds, Vernon
Eichinger, William
Ellison, Thomas
Elsey, G.L.
Elverman, Robert

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Ende, Russell
Engelhardt, Willa1·d
Fabe1·, Jacob
Faber, Sheldon
Forster, Fred
For3te1·, Ray
'Fox, James
Frank, Herb
Frank, Milton
Freeman, Chas.
Freeman, R_alph
Freeman, Willis
Frey, Mannie

Gandt, Louis
Gates, Irving
Gates, Ralph
Gauger, Harold
Goff, Charles
Groff, Chat•les

TECHNICAL
STAFF
Musicians
Dancers
Publicity
Research
Make-Up
Scenarists
Selected Short
Subjects

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BAND
1st Row: L. Huntoon, A. Barber, J. Nelson, T. Lasco, M. Anderson, A. Paddock.
V. Schutzen, K. Schlax, M. Meinke.
2nd Row: B. Robers, V. Fait, G. Stephens, N. Gandt, M. Axtell, M. Axtell, M.
Pringle, A. Cook, P. Panknin.
3rd Row: F. Mesmet', E. Burmeister, E. Lancour, L Conrad, J. Bernhoft, R.
Pringle, P. Shafer, E. Robet·s.
Standing: Miss Hammond, N. Hegeman, P. McCarthy, V. Peterson, C. Andrews.

A CAPPELLA
1st Row: A. Barber, C. Andrews, K. Schlax, V. Schutzen, M. Sietz, R. Cook. V.
Peterson, M. Meinke, P. McCarthy, L. Berry, C. Schmidt.
2nd Row: D. Rupr-ert, A. Frank, A. Sheen, D. Gauger, P. Panknin, E. EPJ)ing,
E. Burmeister, P. Elverman, B. Rober::;, V. Fait, L. Stohr, D. Elsey, D. Sc'h.ennin;?,
P. Richards.
3rd Row: R. Pringle, E. Anderson, T. Dean, w·. Bailey, R. Corsi, R. Roanhouse,
J. Berry, R. St-evens, J. Corsi, N. Hegeman, J. Manning, Miss Hammond.

BaH.rl
This year the band is directed by Miss Hammond and she has
done a good job. The band practices every Tuesday and Thursday,
and was in perfect timing when it played at the tournament, which
was held May 6. The band entered ae a marching band at the
tournament. They were ably led by Virgil\ia Peterson, drum majorette. The band came through the tournament with flying colors.

BOYS' CHORUS
Row 1: A. Bruen, D. Schmidt, R. Shotliff, G. Richter, J. Manning, T. Dean, R.
Stevens, E. Anderson.
Row 2: Miss Hammond, N. Berry, J. Corsi, W. Bailey, R. Corsi, J. Berry, R.
Roanhouse, J. Swartz.
·

GIRLS' CHORUS
1st Row: D. Ruppert, R. Cook, J. Grulich, M. Sietz, C. Schmidt, K. Schlax, V.
Schutzen, L. Huntoon, V. Peterson, M. Meinke, P. McCarthy, L. Berry.
,.
2nd Row: Miss Hammond, D. Gilmore, M. Anderson, F. Mesmer, D. Krahn, J.
Lubeno, A. Frank, E. Burmeister, B. Robers, V. Fait, L. Stohr, A. Voller, A. Scott.
3rd Row: J. Nelson. C. Andrews, D. Elsey, A. Barber, P. Panknin, E. Epping,
P. Elverman, D. Pacey, D. Gauger, A.'_SJ:teen, N. Hegeman, D. Schenning, P. Richard~.

BOf4'e~
The boys' chorus is open to all boys who wish to take part in
vocal music activities. It has shown considerable growth during
the past year.
The boys' chorus meets each Wednesday and, although the
group is not entering into tournament competition this spring, everyone enjoys belonging to the organization, just for the fun of
.singing with a group. Miss Hammond directs the group.

QVl/4'(1~

This year the A Cappella choir has a large number of students
singing in it. It is open to anyone who feels that they would like to
sing with the group. We hope to make this year's record as successful as those in the past. Everyone iR working hard in order to return
from the tournament this year with another first place to our credit.

Thjs group consists of girls who are interested in singing, not
for .specialized music training, but for the ·pleasure they derive
from it. The chorus is directed by Miss Hammond and accompanied by Darlene Schenning.
The girls' chorus is planning to enter into tournament competion once more this spring, and everyone ig working hard in order
to make as good a record as they have made in past years of competition.
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Seated: L Ben-y, A. Scott, L. COnr-ad, A. Voller, E. -Burmei::;ter, M. Sietz, A.
Barber, Miss Barnes, N. Gandt, L. Huntoon, P. Richards, V.- Schenning, F, Mesme1·,
D. Ruppert, C. Layton.
1st Row: D. Fischer, T. Lasco, W. Schnurr, A. Paddock, E. Lancour, D. Krahn,
J. Rudolph, J" Heizler, R.-StcYens, K Robers, J. Pfeiffer, C. Stoxen, D. Schmidt, R.
8hotliff, E. Lancour, R. Gebhart, J. Schnurr.
2nd Row: D. Krahn, L. Stohr, A Cook, P. Panknin, M. Hol.tdorf, S, Krahn, C.
Schmidt, J. Nelson, P. Elverman, C. Andrews, N. Hegeman, D. Pacey, V. Schutzen.
3rd Row: T. Merten, V. Stockwel1, R Baysinger, H. Richter, J. S·wartz, W. Eifel's,
R. Jahns, R. Schmidt, R Roanhouse, J. Bernhoft, L. Halladay, T. Dean, J. Berry, D.
Voss, E. Anderson, D. Dix, R. Brooks, R, BernhofL

The students in '-'1 ilmot High have become more enthusiastic
,.bout dancing than at any other time. If you were to visit school on
Tuesday, you would find that a good percentage of the students'
free hours are spent in dancing class under Miss Barnes' able instruction. They learn everything from the latest jitterbug step
to the old fashioned square dance.

COMMERCIAL CLUB
Sitting: P. Panknin, J. Nelson, D. Krahn, P, McCarthy, V. Schutzen, M. Richter,
L. Huntoon, G. Richter.
Standing: M. Meinke, K Schlax, A. Sheen, Ao Bruen, J. Manning, Mr. Frank.
Sitting:

SCHOOL PAPER
M, Holtdorf, P. Panknin, D. Krahn, L. Huntoon, M. Richter, K, Schlax,

L. Stohr, D.-Schenning.

Standing: J. Nelson, J. Manning, Mr. Frank.

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The Commercial Club has been one of the activities of Wilmot
High ·for fifteen years. This club's purpose is to give aid to those
students who hope to enter into the commercial world some day.
and also to choose the school paper staff from the student body.
The Club is led by Mr. Frank, who has done a fine job during
the time in which he has been the club advisor.

Sch.ooLP~

At noon they all gather in ·the g)'m and dance for fun. The
music is provided by Miss Barnes' piano accordion and the record
machine. The latest records are played, which makes it more fun
for the students.
The dancing classes meet all day Tuesday and that day is
looked forward to by all the students. The .students have found
out how important and how much fun it is to know how to dance:·

Every month the sale of the school paper is anxiously a waited.
All the students delight in reading the articles about school activities. The paper has one page devoted to cartoons, which are enjoyed by all the student body, Enjoyed also, is the monthly gossip
of Wilmot High.
We have an able staff which is headed by Loretta Huntoon
and is guided by Mr. Frank. our commercial teacher.

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LIBRARY CLUB
Left Group: L. Huntoon, L, Stohr, A. Cook, Miss Vivian.
Center Group: P, Richards, M. Spears, M. Connell, J, Lubeno,
Right Group: P. Panknin, J, Nelson, D. Elsey.

D. Schenning~

DRAMATIC CLUB
1st Row: A. Bruen, J. Wertz, J, Joerndt, A. Joerndt, L. Berry, L. Comad, M.
Sietz, J. Manning.
2nd Row: Miss Vivian, R. Stevens, V. Schenning, E. Burmeister, N. Gandt, P.
Elverman, V. Fait, J, Lubeno, A. Frank, A. Barber.
3rd Row: L. -Stohr, R. Jahns, V. Schutzen, C. Andrews, R Roanhouse, D. Richm·ds, P. Panknin, N. Hegeman, E. Robers, K. Schlax.
Kneeling: T. Deati, J. Berry.
Standing at Front: D. Schmidt .

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The girls of the Library Club and their advisor, Miss Vivian,
have the job of keeping the school library in order. They help the
student in every way in checking out a book or looking for information that will help him in his studies. They also take care of the
magazines and newspapers in the assembly.
The librarians get good library experience which may help
them later on.

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Srd:ing~ W."scil~uri·,·<,T;':.Robers, J;.BerrY, G.
Panknin, J. 'Pfeiffer, Mr. Schnurr.
Standing: P, McCarthy, T. Dean.

The Student Council is composed of representatives of the
various classes and organizations of the school, and is advised by
Mr. Schnurr.
The duties of the group include setting dates for dances, plays,
and other school events, and selecting assembly programs which
are given during the school year for the entertainment of the. student body. Problems which arise during the year are settled by
the Student Council and Mr. Schnurr.

The Dramatic Club has stimulated interest in the fields of acting and pantomime a•nd in the art of make-up for the stage. Miss
Vivian, who is the director for both the junior and senior class
plays, is the faculty advisor.
The organization offers, to those who desire it, a chance to
gain a good idea of just what the field of dramatics holds in store
for the individual.
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SelecteJ Sluut S~ctl

Sea'~ed~ J .. NelsOn-, L. Huntoon, W. Schnurr, A. Barber, D. Kr~hn,:D. SChenning.
Standing: M. Richter, Miss Vivian, D. Richards, P. Richards, N. BetTY, V. Peterson, T. Dean, C. Andrews, R. Schmidt, A. Sheen, P. McCarthy, E. Robers, C. Schmidt.
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager

Loretta Huntoon
Jean NelsonMarvin Richter
Donald '\tichards
Arlene Sheen
Pat McCarthy
Ted Dean
Audrey Barber
Colleen Andrews
Dick Schmidt
Mickey Robers
Virginia Peterson
Jack Berry

Writing Staff
Mechanical Staff
Sports Editor
Snapshot Editors

Darlene Schenning
Donald Krahn
Carolyn Schmidt
Bill Schnurr
Phyllis Richards

Typists
Freshman Editor
Sophomore Editor
Junior Editor
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HONOR ROLL (Continued)

Reel. e!J,Ou

Haase, Frank
Hansen. Arnold
Hefner, Johnny
Hegeman, L. K.
Hill, James
Hirschmiller, Robert
Hollistel' Glendale
Holtdorf, Wesley
Hoppe, Don
Hubbard, Stanley
Jackson, E. A.
Jaeger, Frank
Jahns, Merlin
Jensen, Chester*
Joet·ndt, Don
Johnson, Donald
Johnson, Henry

Standii1ip Mrb, F. Albrecht, Miss E. Carey.
Seated; Mrs. R. BUtton, Mrs. P, Ganzlin. Mrs. G. Higgins, Miss A. K1·oncke, Mrs.
"\.V. Frank, Mrs. H. McDougall, Miss M. Adams, Mrs. W. Hagemann, Mrs. J. Barnett,

Mrs. F. Forster
Additional Members: Mrs. F. Ehlert. Mrs. R Stoxen, Mrs. W. \Vertz, Miss S.
Goebil, Mrs. S. Stoxen, Mrs. W. Lewis, Mrs. M. E. Hoffman, Mrs. R. Swartz, Mrs. L.
Hoo:;;e, Mrs. F. Haase, Mrs . L. Stoxen, Mrs. F. K1·uckman, Miss M. Rhodes, Miss .J. Cardell, Mrs. R Lubeno, Mrs. H. Mickle, Mrs. G. Dean, Mrs. H. Pacey, Mrs. E. Rasch, Mrs.
H, Sarbacker, Mrs. E. Sh·nzel. Mrs. G. Neumann, Mrs. R Schenning, Mrs. M. Seitz, 8-nd
Mrs. D. Kimball.

The fine Red Cross group which has been organized in this
community reflects the spirit of patriotism shared by the people of
Wilmot. Although the Red Cross is not essentially a high school
organization, it has become an integral part of our community life.

Kanis, \Varren
Kolar, G.
Kolmos, Herhert
Kowalik, Henry
Krahn, Melvin
Lischka. Norman
Lois, Leon
Longman, Russell
Lovestead, Howard
Luke, Donald
Maleski, Gaylonl
Mailman, Gerald
Meinke, Wm.
Mooney, Robel't
Nelson, Lyle
Nelson, Rus!;elJ

Newberry, Ray
Oetting, Louis
Pague, Norman
Peterson, Donald
Pla~tts, Gail
Pohlnwn, VVanen
Raditz_ Milton
Rausch, Joe
Retzinger, David
Retzinge1·, Edward
Rdzinge1·. Leo
Reyer, Jack
Riehards . Geo1-ge
Richte1·. Earl
Richte1·. Lyle
Richtel' Robert
Roher;:;, Richat·d
Rudolph, Bernard
Rudolph. Charles
Runyard, C. B.
Runyan\, ClarE:>nce
Runyan!, Gerald
RunyanJ, Stanley
Surbacker, Fred
Sat backer, Robert
Schenk, Lenard
Schennin.~r, Eldon
Schenning, Kenneth
Schenning, Vernon
Schipr:er~. John
Schmalf'eldt, Emen;on
Schmalfelclt, Hanly
Schmidt, Bob
Schmidt, Rohert
Schultz, Arthur

* indicates killed in action

The group meets in the high school building to carry out the
Red Cross activiti.es. It is comprised of the women of the surroundingeountry, who are giving their time and energy to do their
bit for the war effort. It is groups such as this that are supplying
our service men with medical supplies that are a very necessary part
of winning the war. We are proud to present this, our Red Cross
group.

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Schultz . .James
Sdnvariz, Norman
Scott, Arthur·'
Scott, Charles
Scott, Robert
Scott. William
Sheahan, Richard
Shotliff, Harley
Sokol.ski, John
Solterman, Chas
Stoxen, Hany
Swenson, Harry
Svvenson. Madeline
Terry, L. E.
Tilton, Clem
Tyler, Donald
Tyler, Grand
Vanderzee, Donald
VanLicl'e, Donald
VanOrder, Ray
VanSJochteren, John
Vineellt, .1 ohn
Vogel, Ray
Voss, F1·ank
\Valker, Robert
Wellman, Art
\Vertz, Melvin
\Vertz, Raymond
Wild, Melvin
'\Vilson, Irving
Winn, L.A.
-fankc, .James
Zerfas, Dan

ekv.u Will

Royce Roan house leaves a box of cough drops to Frank Kriska
for use exclusively in Mrs. Schnurr's classes,

We, the Senior Class of the Union Free High School, Wilmot,
Wisconsin, 1944, A. D., knowing ourselvee to be of sound mind and
in full possession of our faculties, do hereby set forth our last will
and te.:-:.tament.

Mickey Robers leaves his trig assignments to anyone who'll
take them.
Gene Robers leaves his war-stamp envelopes in the care of
Elmer until next fall.
To all timid souls, Dick Schmidt wills a volume of "How to Get
Along with Girls""
Virrinia Schutzen leaves her place as solo trumpet to Alvo,
Paddock.
Arlene Sheen wills her quietness to the under-classmen.

ARTICLE I
Individually, \Ve leave our characteristic3 and p:::n:sessio?J.s as
follows:

Col'een Andrews leaves her "reversible bangs'' to Bill Barthel.
Wil.lard Bailey wills his red hair to Nanette Gandt.
Audrey Barber leaves her laugh to ,Jimmy Sietz.

To the Juniors, Lorraine Brooks leaves her ability to sell mag·
azines.
Alyce Cook lea Yes her l<diamondn in the trophy case.
Delore~ Gauger leaves her record as class tournament highscorer in basketball to Lois Berry.

Nadia Hegeman bequeaths her seat by the assembly door to
Darwin so he won't have to cut through the desks.
Loretta Huntoon leaves her place as solo clarinet in thr~ band
to the next in line.
Dick Linkus wills his school spirit to the student body.

Jack Smith left-for the marines.
Vernon Stockwell wills his shyness to Floyd Appel.
ARTICLE IT
To the Juniors we will our lofty position as "mighty Seniors";
to the Sophomores we will our annual magazine sale triumph, and
to the Freshmen we will a book on "How to Become Seniors in 3
Easy Years."
ARTICLE III
We do hereby nominate l\1rs. Schnurr, our advisor, to execute
this, our last will and testament
't

Pat McCarthy wills her athletic ability to Don Dix.
:Mary IVIeinke leaves her place aE Carnival Queen to anyone
lucky enough to succeed her"
Jean Nelson ]eaves her good grades to all recipients of "E's"for use in emergencies only.

Jeanette Neumann leaves her place in the cafeteria when she
graduates.
Phyllis Panknin leaves her ready smile to anyone who may be
inclined to ill temper.
Virginia Peterson wills her place as cheerleader to Phyllis
Richards.
Roy Pringle wills his ability to play the B fiat bass to Art
Heizler.
Don Richards leaves his corny jokes for Miss Vivian's collection of puns.
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IVew.d.pape~t lliJiicle
May 4, 2044
"A discovery of great importance to students of history hag
been made hy Prof, I. Digemup of the Universit~' of ·wisconsin. In
his recent excavations in the southeastern part of VVisconsin, Prof,
Digemup has unearthed a small book which contains a complete
and detailed account of the reunion in 1964 of the Cla,,s of 194•4 of
Wilmot High School. The text of the report follows:
"Jack Smith, who i:;; a member of the marines, was the toastmaster and opened the meeting with a report of the last reunion.
Following the report was a speech by Gene Robers. the famom
scientist, on 'Ho\v to Make Rubber from Silkvvorms.' This was followed by a report on the natives of Timbuktoo by the explorer,
'Bring 'Em Back Alive" Gauger.

"Just then the meeting was interrupted by the entrance of
Roundy Roanhouse, WesteTn Union's best messenger boy, with a
telegram for Lillian Wilson, the editor of 'Miss Lovelace's Advice
to the Lovelorn' column. The telegram read, 'Dear Miss Lovelace:
I was left waiting at the church. What shall I do? I can't find ill)'
boy friend anywhere.' At this a group of girls who had been busily
analyzing fingerprints in a corner of the room, rose and came for\'vard. 4 Panknin, Brooks, and VanDerZee, at ~vour eervice. We
guarantee satiefaction or your money back,' they chorusecL They
were sent out to find the missing bridegroom.

companied by Loretta Huntoon, who is a successful music teacher.
This concluded the program.
"Lunch was served by Mary Mienke, the owner of Mrs. McGillicuddy's Little Diner, and Virginia Peterson, the g·irl who makes
the frosting for the cake that you can't eat and have, too.
"Several members of the class were present who did not participate in the program. Marv Richter is a prosperous farmer. He
o'''nS a large farm on the Fox river, and is experimenting with a
new breed of co\v \Yhich gives chocolate milk on \Veekdays and ice
cream with hot chocolate on Sundays. The only trouble, Marv
says, is that you have to feed them too much chocolate. Alyce
Cook is now a painless dentist with an office in Chicago, and Jean
Nelson is the Spanish teacher at Northwestern university. Jeanette
Neumann is a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, and took notes on
the reunion for her paper. Dick Linkus is running for the office of
governor of New York state. Shadow Richards is a well known
lawyer in Los Angeles, and has become the favorite lawyer of the
Hollywood actresses. Roy Pringle is an inventor. His latest invention is an 'anti-snorer/ which wakes up sleepers as soon as the:r
begin to snore.
"After lunch, goodbyes were said, and the Class of 1944 adjourned for another year."

~•Just then a tremendous roaring filled the air, and everyone
rushed outside to see what caused it. It was only Mickey Robers
landing his stratoliner on the football field. He had several passengen:~ too. They ·were late for the reunion) as they had had engine trouble in crossing the Rocky mountains. His passengers were
Colleen Andrews, who is singing with Benny Goodman's orchestra;
Dick Schmidt, whom ·we all have seen on the screen as matinee jdol
of millions; v-irginia Schutzen, the peanut butter heiress. just returned from a tour of Antarctica; and Audrey Barber, who has
been feeding the Bluebirds of the White Cliffs of Dover.

"Returning to their meeting, the group was e1itertained by
Nadia Hegeman, who gave an interesting demonstration of ballet
dancing. Then the eminent surgeon, Dr. Foam Stockwell, and his
two nurses, Arlene Sheen and Pat McCarthy, gave a talk on 'Our
Operations.' Their account of their harrowing experiences at the
operating table left us all spellbound. Next on the program was
community singing, led by the toastmaster, Jack Smith, and ac[50]

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Cornwell's-Kenosha, Wis.
Cunningham Buick Co.--Burlington, Wis.
Cunningham Hat Shop-Burlin}!ton, Wis.
Curtis, ChaS. H., General Insurance--Kenosha, Wis.
Darnaby's Shoe Store--Antioch, Ill.
Dean, G. T., Hardware & Plumbing-Bassett, Wis.
DeWitt, Dr. C. A.-Silver La4~, Wis.
Dickey Photo Service-Antioch, Ill.
Edwards Oil Company-Silver Lake, Wis.
Elsie's Specialty Shop-Burlington, Wis.
Ernie's~Twin Lakes, Wis.
Ernst's Book Stot·e--Kenosha, Wis.
Evans, John, & Son---'Salem, Wis.
Fairview Hotel-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Farmers' New Era Telephone Co.~Guy Loftus, Prop.-Wilmot, Wis.
Fashion Shop--Burlington, Wis.
First National Bank of Antioch-Antioch, Ill.
First National Bank of Kenosha-Kenosha, \Vis.
Fishers' Resort- Twin Lakes, Wis.
Ford Garage-Salem, \Vis.
Gaines, H. B.-Lumher & Coal Co.-·-Bristol, Wis.
Gamble'g Store-Antioch, Ill.
Gat·b's Travel Shop--Kenosha, Wis.
Gasul's Ready to Wear-Kenosha, Wis.
Granzeau, H. W., M. D.-Burlington, \Vis.

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Academy Cleaners-Burlington, \Vis.
Ackerman Hotel-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Andrew's Lumber Co.-Highway 50 and 48th Ave., Kenosha, Wis.
Andy's Tavern-Silver Lake, Wis.
Antioch Lumber & Coal Co.-Antioch, Ill.
Antioch News-Antioch, IlL
Badger Paint Sto1·e-Burlington, Wis.
Bailey, E. R., Authorized DeKalh Hybl'id Seed Corn Dealer-Somers, Wis.
B and K Shoe Stm:e--Burlington, Wis.
Bank of Burlington-Burlington, Wis.
Barden's StOl'e-Kenosha, Wis.
Barr Furniture Mart-~Kenosha, Wis
Bell Clothing· House-Kenosha, Wis.
Benson's Service, Meats and Groceries-Benson's Corners--Bristol, Wis.
Bidinge1· Music House-Kenosha, Wis.
Big Shoe Store-Kenosha, Wis.
B1·aund, Ed.-Paddock Lake Grocery Store-Salem, W'is.
Bristol Food Store-Bristol, Wis.
Bristol Frozen Food Lockers.........,Bristol, \:Vis.
Brosk Printing and Office Supply Co.-Kenosha, Wis.
Brown's Beach Restaurant·-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Bruno's Tavern-Mrs. Stella E. Polanin, Prop.-Salem, Wis.
Bufton, R. T.~-Hal·dwat·e Store--Silver Lake, 'Wis.
Burlington National Bank-Burlilngton, Vlis.
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Hanke's Oak Bar B-Q-Salem, Wis.
Harbaugh Lumber Co.-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Hartnell Chevl'olet Sales-Salem, Wis.
Haskell's Ready to \Vear~Burlington, Wis.
Hintz, Dr. Max C.-Burlington, Wis.
Holbrook, L. H., Jeweler Since 1905-Kenosha, Wis.
Hubbard, C. S., Jeweler & Engraver-Kenosha, \Vis.

Isermann Brothers, Men's Clothiers-Kenosha, Wis.
Itzin, Wm. A.-Burlington, Wis.
Kellogg Ice Cream Co.--Burlington, Wis.
Kenosha College of Commerce-Kenosha, Wis.
Kenosha Evening News-Kenosha, Wis.
Keulman, Wrn., Jeweler-Antioch, Ill.
King's Grocery Store-Salem, Wis.
Klass, Otto S., Clothing Store-Antioch, Ill.
Krahn Bros., Service Station~Salem, Vlis.
Kriska, Frank, Grocery and Meat Market-Wilmot, Wis.
Kruckman & Glaser Hardware Co.-Burlington, Wis.
Leader Store-Kenosha, Wis.
Lee's Skelgas Service-Wilmot, "-ris.
Lepp & Co.-Kenosha, Wis.
Lois, A. H., Feed Co.-Bassett, Wis.
Lubeno, Harry .R-Sand and Gravel-VVilmot 542-Wilmot, Wis.
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McDougall Hardware-Allis Chalmers and New Idea Farm
Repairs a Specialty-W.ilmot, Wis.
Mcintosh, Mrs.-Kenosha, Wis.
Meinhardt Bank-Burlington, Wis.
Moe, Dr. I. G., Chiropractor-Kenosha, Wis.
Morrison's, The Store for Children- -Kenosha, \Vis.
Murdoch Hardware Co.-Bristol, Wis.
Musler's-Kenosha, Wis.
Myer's Tavern-Highway 50~~Salem, Wis.

Machinery-

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Nehlson Spo1·ting Good:;;--~Keno~ha, Wis.
Nelson, S. Boyer, Real Estate-Antioch, Ill.
N ewbeny Abstract Co.-·-Kenosha, Wis.
Penny, J. C., & Co.-Kenosha, \Vis.
Perry, Arthur, Optomeh·ist-Burlington, Wis.
Pfennig, Charles H.-Kenosh&.., Wis.
Pieters Bros., Dry Goods-Burlington, Wis.
Reeve's Dt·ug Store-Antioch, Ill.
Reinardy Drugs & Prescriptions-Burling-ton, Wis.
Richter's Garage-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Richter's Grocery Store-Silver Lake, Wis.
Riverside Garage--Blacksmithing and Acetylene Welding-Herb. Sarbacker,
Prop.-Wilmot, Wis.
Roepke's Dept. Store-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Rose's Bakery-Burlington, Wis.
Salem Oaks Tavern-Salem, Wis.
Sam's Hitching Post-Burlington, Wis.
Sarbacker, F. L., Gara.e-e-Bassett, Wis.
Schmidt Implement Co.-Salem, Wis.
Shotliff, R. C.-Wilmot, Wis.
Siebert, Matt E.-Assemblyman -Salem, Wis.
Silver Lake Drug Store--Silver Lake, Wis.
Silver Lake ·Service Station-August Schultz, Prop.-Silver Lake; Wis.
Silver Lake State Bank-Silver Lake, Wis.
Schwartz Furriers, Sportswear--Kenosha, Wis.
Schuette Furniture & Undertaking-,Burlington, Wis.
Scott's Dairy-Antioch, Ill.
Scott, Dan, Shoe Repair-Antioch, Ill.
Spa Tavern-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Spiegelhoff's Food Market-Burlington, Wis.
Stang, L. .1.. Furnishings, Dry Goods__:._Burlington, Wis,
Swenson, Ray, Jewelel'-Burlington, Wis.
Trevor General Store-Trevor, Wis,
Turner, L., & Sons-Kenosha, \Vis.
Twin Lakes Bowling Center-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Union Chevrolet Co.--~ Burlington, Wis.
Villag-e Grm, Bonnie O'Boyle-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Vogelsang'~ Bakery--Burling·ton, Wis.
Vog-ue Beauty Shop__,Burling-ton. Wis.
\Vaterman's Store-Burlington, \Vis.
Webb's Variety Store, Book, Gift and Toy Center--Antioch, Ill.
Weidman's Grocery-Salem, -Wis.
Wholesale Paper Co.-Kenosha, Wis.
':vard's Ba1·her Shop-Twin Lakes, Wis.
Wilbur Lumber Co.-Silver Lake, \Vis.
-Williams Department Store-Antioch, Ill.
Will. William, Log· Cabin Inn-Highway 50-Salem, Wis.
Wilmot Drug Store, R. L. Hegeman-\Vilmot, \Vis.
Wisconsin Southern Gas Co."-Burlington, Wis,
Zimmermann & Sons, The Standan] Democrat-Burlington, Vlis.
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CHARLOTTE SCHNURR

OFF THE BUS TO SCHOOL

In order that future years may not rob you of the memories of
days spent at Wilmot, the Panther Staff invites you to journey again and
again through the halls at Wilmot. to work and play again, and to re-live
those joyous and profitable days spent here, with the help of these pages.

Charlotte Schnurr, Senior class advisor, because of
the severe teacher shortage, believed it to be her wartime dut.v to offer her professional services to our school
"for the duratiOn."
She has taken her place on the faculty with great
ekill and determination, enhanced by a charming personality that has endeared ·her to all of us and to the student
body generally.
In recognition of this splendid service, the Senior
Class respectfully dedicates this "Panther of '45" to her.

So let's get off the bus and visit at Union Free High.

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PRINCIPAL MAHLIN M. SCHNURR

lives in this second world war and, no
doubt, others will have been added to this
gold-star list before this book is published.
The sacrifice of these fine young citizens
should serve all of us as a shocking reminder of the cost of war and of our indebtedness to our Panther warriors.
Others who have been inducted since
the above picture was taken are: Lloyd
Brinkman, Arthur Carpenter, George
Davis, Gerald Greenwald, Russel Nelson,
Royce Roanhaus, Bill Elfers,. Bill Barthel,
George Roepke, Frank Kriska, John
Swartz, Edmond Lancour. and Edwin
Lancour. The last four named are members
of the class of '45.

The spring of 1945 has not yet seen the
end of the gigantic struggle on the plains
of Europe and on the islands of the Pacific,
but our excellent fighting men are well on
the way to victory.
At Wilmot we are justly proud of our
contribution to the . armed forces of our
country. Many of the men listed on our
honor roll have distinguished themselves
in action and have been appropriately
decorated.
We will pause a moment in silent recognition of George Bruel, Chester Jensen,
Henry Kowalik, Arthur Scott, Robert Dean,
and Wesley Holtdorf, who have given their

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Our visit at W. H. S. would not be complete without
first stopping a ·moment at the office for a chat with
our principaL
We take pleasure in recalling the many instances in
which Mr. Schnurr "'''ent an extra mile" in making our
stay at Wilmot a richer experience for us, and of recalling
that he was generally thinking and planning, for the
future, both in relation to pupils as individuals mid of the
school in general.
The Senior Class of '45 takes this opportunity of
expressing its appreciation to you, Mr. Schnurr, and also
a determination that \ve may live up to your expectations
for us.

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The Faculty .....

HENRY FRANK

JEAN HAMMOND

May you 1·emember 1£145 as the
year in which we "accentuated the
positive" in our school life at
Wilmot. Not such a bad objective
at that, is it?

Teaching here at Wilmot and
working with all of you has been
a most enjoyable experience--and
one I shall never forget. Much
success and the be:=;t of luck to each
and every one of you.

CHARLOTTE SCHNURR

ALICE STRANGE

To the Seniors: I hope that you
can look upon your high school
life with satisfaction.
To the
underclassmen: High school days
happen but once. Make the most
of your opportunities so that you
will ha \'e no regret~.

Make new friendsBut keep the old,
The one if: ~ilver­
The other, gold

MYRA VIVIAN

RUTH MILLER

GLENN PACEY

The tl ip through \V. H, S. is
very interesting·. I hope that the
expe1·iences in your life are equa1ly
satisfying and 1J1tere[;ting.

In onler that future years may
not bring regrets, make the most
of the many opportunities for
advancement offered at '\Vilmot.

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LOUISE ZIMMERMAN

'•Climb though the rocks be rugged," is one of my favorite mottoes.
AfteT two years of observing the
spirit and deterrnination to succeed
of thi!': student body, I'm sure I can
say that ·wilmot will always continue to dimh in spite of obstacles.
Good luck to all~it has been a
pleasure sharing your school life
fot two years.

"I do the best I know, the very
best I can; and I mean to keep
right on doing so until the end."Abraham Lincoln.

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Faculty
MARLIN M. SCHNURR
Princip:1l

HENRY FRANK
Commercial

LOUISE ZIMMERMAN
Histon·' - Civics

CHARLOTTE SCHNURR
·Mathematics - Sdence

RUTH MILLER
Home Economit·s

MYRA VIVIAN
English

Spanish

JEAN HAMMOND
Music

ALICE STRANGE
Science

(l\ll1diW
1\l£C

GLENN FACEY
Agoriculture

(l~\lfil{S

Board of Education
GEORGE DEAN
Treasurer

OTTO SCHENNING
President

R. C. SHOTLIFF
Clerk

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The people of our community have so much' confidence in the ability
and good judgment of the members of our Boai·d of Education that they
have kept the member~hip intact OYer a period of nearly 25 years. The
pupils here are no le~::-; appreciative of their spleudid \Vork in carrying
out a progressive program of education in this community.

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Graduates .....

MARY ANDERSON

ROBERT BAYSINGER

JACK BERRY

EVELYN BURMEISTER

MURIEL WIENKE

TED DEAN

GLORIA EHLERT

DOROTHY ELSEY

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BILL HUBBARD

SHIRLEY JERDE

JEANETTE JOERKDT

DONALD KRAHN

DORIS KRAHN

SHIRLEY KRAHN

FRANK KRISKA

EDMOND LANCOUR

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EDWIN LANCOUR

<JUNE LUBENO

JACK SCHULTZ

JAMES SEITZ

LUCILLE McLAUGHLIN

VIRGINIA QUOSS

DOROTHY SOKOLSKI

MARY ANN SPEARS

PHYLLIS RICHARDS

PHILIP SCHAFER

GRACE STEPHENS

LOIS STOHR

DARLENE SCHENNING

VIRGINIA SCHENNING

JOHN SWARTZ

GLORIA TORREY

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Seniors Are Not Always Fo~mal

.JOYCE WERTZ

Slu<lenl's Fovoril~
Sweel 5hop:a~'4t1~~
12 to I

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What's that sound of tramping feet?
Who's that running down the street?
Why that's the gang who're on their way
Down to Rollie's place today,
Or else to Shotliff's they're going to go
To spend their father's hard-earned dough;
Ice cream, sodas, candy bars, pop,
An,•thing else that's in the shop.
D.

All the gossip there they hear
(Much of it is stretched, we fear).
That's where romance gets its start
And sometimes ends with a broken heart.
But when the high school days are o'er,
They'll often think of Shotliff's store
Or RoBie's where they pestered ''Em/'
Until she finished serving them.

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Seniors Are Versatile
1/&. <J~ .ee,(J,(.J.e <Jkeu 1/lma. Mate~;.
"Mary Jo"
Anderson, l\1ary
Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 3, 4.
Baysinger, Robert
"Bob"
Class Pres. 3: B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; St.
Council 4: Football 1, 3, 4: Echo Staff Bus.
Mgr. 4; Boys Chorus 4; W Club 3, 4; Class
Play 3, 4; Dancing 3, 4: Prom King 3;
FFA 1.
Berry, Jack
"Joe"
Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Basketball 1,
2, 3, 4; Boys Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class\Play 3, 4;
Echo Staff 3; Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics
Club 1, 3, 4; Commercial Club 1, 4, Sec.·
Treas. 4; Paper Staff 1, 4; Pep Band 1, 2,
3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; St.
Council 3, Pres. 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3; W.
Club 2, 3, 4; Panther News 3, 4; Band 1, 2,
3, 4; Class St. Council 1. 2, 4; Pres. of St.
Council 4; Music Vice Pres. 3.

HEve"
Burmeister Evelyn
Echo Staff 2, 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4;
Pep Band 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Class Vice
Pres. 4; St. Council 2; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3,
4; Band 1, 3, 4; Dancing 2, 3; G. A. A. l,
2, 3, 4; St. Council 4, Sec.-Treas. 2, 3.
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Elsey, Dorothy
"Dot"
Dorothy came to us in 1942 from the Oak
Park-River Forest High School in River
Forest, IlL A Cappella 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4;
Girls Choru.s 2, 3, 4; Dancing 2; G. A. A.
2. 3, 4; Library Club 3, 4.

Jerde, Shirley
Girls Chorus 1, 2.

J oerndt, Jeanette
Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3;
Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.
and Treas. 4.
"Don"
Krahn, Donald
Echo Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; Dancing 1, 2, 3;
Dramatic Club 1, 2; Commercial Club 2, 3;
Paper Staff 3; Bus. Mgr. of Class Play 3;
Class Play 4.
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Krahn, Doris
A Cappella 4; Pep Band 4; Girls Chorus
3, 4; Band 4; Dancing 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 3, 4.

Krahn, Shirley
Dancing 3, 4; G. A. A. L

"Dean''
Dean, Ted
B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sec.-Treas. 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Pres. of Music 4;
Band 2, 3; Class Pres. 4; Carnival King 4;
A Cappella 1, 2. 3, 4; Boys Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4;
Echo Staff 3, •l, Asst. Bus. Mgr. 4; Football
3, 4; W. ClubB, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Dancing
3, 4; St. Council 3, Vice Pres. 3; Spoon 3;
Panther News 3.

Seitz, James
"Huck"
Football Mgr. 3, 4; BasketballMgr. 3, 4;
Baseball Mgr. 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 4; W. Club 3,
4; Class Play 4.

McLaughlin, Lucille
Lucille came to us from the East Troy
nigh School in 194•4. Girls Chorus 4.

Sokolski, Dorothy
"Dot"
G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1.
Spears, Mary Anne
Dancing 1; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4.

Quoss, Virginia
"Ginny"
Virginia came to us in 1943 from the Senn
High School in Chicago. A Cappella 2;
Dre.matic Club ·l; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3; G.
A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Library
Club 4.

"Hub"
Hubbard, Bill
Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4,
Captain 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4.

HDorie

Lubeno, June
"Little Bit"
Dramatic Club 1; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 4;
Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Home Ec.
Club 1; Library Club 4.

Stephens, Grace
Pep Band 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4.
Stohr, Lois
"Lo"
Echo Staff 4; A Cappella 3, 4; Dramatic
Club 3, Vice Pres. 3; Class Play 3, 4; Class
Vice Pres. 3; Girls' Chorus 1, 3, 4; Dancing
3; G. A. A. 3; St. Council 3; Library Club
1, 2, 3, Sec. 3; Sec. of Student Council 3;
Panther News 3; Spade 3.

Richards, Phyllis
"Red"
Echo Staff 3; A Cappella 1, 2, 4; Class
Flay 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Carnival
Queen 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 1, 2; Girls Chorus l, 2, 4; Band 1; Dancing 3; G. A. A. 1,
2, 4; Library Club 3; Home Ec. Club L

Swartz, John
"Jug"
Class Pres. l ; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball Mgr. 1, 2; Boys Chorus
1, 3, 4; A Cappella 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
Class Play 3; W. Club 3, 4; Dancing' 3, 4.

Schafer, Philip
Boys Chorus 1, 2; Dancing 2, 3, 4; Band
3, 4.

Torrey, Gloria
Gloria came to us in 1944 from the
Kenosha High School. During her first
three years at Kenosha she participated in
girls gym and dancing. At Wilmot she
was in Pep Band 4; Class Play 4.

Sehenning, Darlene
Echo Staff 1, 3, 4, Asst. Editor 4; A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec.-Treas. 4; Bus.
lV!gr. of Class Play 3; Paper Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing 1, 2;
Library Club 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 3; Commercial Club 3, 4, Pres. 4; Class Play 4.

Wertz, Joyce
Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Paper Staff 4; Girls Choru.s 1, 3, 4; Dancing 4;
G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Library Club 4; Commercial Club 4.

''Kris''

Kriska, Frank
Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4,
Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; B. A. A. 1, 2,
3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; W. Club 1, 2, 3, 4.
HChum"
Lancour, Edmond
Boys Chorus 1, 4; Band 1, 2, 4; B. A. A. L

Lancour, Ed,vin
''Bud"
Football 3, 4; Boys Chorus 1, 4; Dancing
1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; B. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4.

Ehlert, Gloria
Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 4;
Home Ec. Club 1; Class Play 4.

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Schenning, Virginia
"Ginny'
Girls Chorus l, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4;
Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dancing 1, 2, 3;
Home Ec. Club 1.

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Wienke, Muriel
Muriel came to us in 1944 from the Kenosha High School. Girls Chorus 1, 4;
A Cappella 1, 4.

Schultz, Jack
Class Play 3, 4; Pep Band 4; Band 1, 4.

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May We Present the Juniors .
'Wko 1/~Je ~e/,elunUuJ to Qo dj.(J./I.U)(iAJ

On the morning of September eighth we
came back just bubbling over with enthusiasm 11.nd ready to take over all the responsibilities that Juniors must. At our
first meeting we elected these officers for
the year to carry on the important business
of our class.
President-Arthur Bruen.
Vice· President-Bud Shotliff.
Sec. & Treas.-Bemice Robers.
Student Council-Bill Schnurr.
Class Advisor-Mrs. Miller.
Carnival! Our candidates for King and
Queen were Jake Heizler and Doris Ruppert. We didn't win the honors, but we put
up stiff competition for the other classes.
Our show, entitled "School Daze," was
one of the big hits of the evening--starring Jerry Bernhoft as "Klem."
Our class is well represented in extracurricular activities, including Music,
Drama, and especially Athletics.
The class-ring salesman dropped in one
day with a small selection of rings. After
much deliberation a design was chosen
which pleased everyone. We waited patiently until January 15 for the rings to

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arrive.
We displayed our dramatic talents and
abilities when we presented the play, "Almost Summer," in March. Due to the
basketball toumament, the play had to be
postponed for a week. The night of the

performance found the cast eager to do
their best, yet nervous, for this was the
firEt time many of them had been in a stage
play. "Almost Summer" proved to be a
great success and netted us about $105,
which gave our treasury a big boost.
The cast was as follows:
Paul

Robert Jahns
Robert Corsi
Junior
Ann Frank
Mary
Don Schmidt
Mr. Jones
Phyllis Elverman
Mrs. Jones
Bernice Robers
Jane
John Heizler
Jack
Doris Ruppert
Lilah
Floyd Apple
Mr. Smudgley
Jean Richter
Anna
Much credit goes to Miss Vivian who so
ably directed our play.
The last activity as Juniors is our Prom,
to be held May 18. Our theme will be An
Old Dutch Garden and the gym will be
decorated with two thousand tulips and
windmills. Arthur Bruen, our class president will be King of the Prom and from
what we could observe at the social affairs
of the year, we think Mary Lou Smith is to
be Queen. Judd Fehlberg will furnish the
music for an evening of dancing.
We have enjoyed being Juniors of W. H.
S., and now are looking forward to our
Senior year with a great deal of anticipation.

1st Row-L..Kowalik, B. Ri.:hter, C. Pau]sen. J. Bernhoft, R. Jahns, B. Bernhoft, P. E1verman.
2nd Row-:Mrs. Mi1ler, H. Ruppert. D. Gillmore, C. Larabee, A. Bruen, D. RUfer, E. Lahodik, E. Wienke,
C. Layton.

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3rd Row-B. Robers, A. Frank, S. Faber, C. Stoxen, J. Corsi, N. Gandt, F. Mesmer, K. Davis.
4th Row-J. Rich.ter, B. Shotlitf, B. Brooks, D. Schmidt, T. Johnson, G. Richter, G. Andersen, V. Fait.

Recognition
SCHOLASTIC
Virgiline Fait
A1mabel Frank
John Heizler
Jean Richter
Bernice Robers
William Schnurr

ATHLETICS
Harvey Richter
William Schnurr
Ronald Shotliff
John Heizler
Gerald Richter
Robert Jahns

MUSIC
Virgiline Fait
Jerry Bernhoft
Bernice Robers
Nanette Gandt
Jean Richter

SPECIAL
Thomas Johnson-Manager
Donald Schmidt--Dramatics
Ch.arles Stoxen-Manager
Annabel Frank-Dramatics
Dorothy Gilmore-Gym
Bernice Robers-Dramatics & Cheerleader
Dori• Ruppert-Dramatics & Cheerleader
John Corsi-Dramatics

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20

lf#

The Sophomores
'WeLL (Jn <1~ 'Waif

On the 8th day of September, 1944,
forty-four Sophomores enrolled in W. H. S.
Our chief aspiration was to be "lovers of
wisdom;' as our name implies.
At our first class meeting we elected the
following class officers:
President--Alva Paddock
Vice Pres.-Jack Pfeiffer
Sec. & Treas.-Don Fisc her
Student Council-Lois Berry
We also laid plans for the initiation of
pur Freshn1en. We n1ust not have been too
hard on them in carrying out those p1ans
as they gave us a return dance later in the
year to prove that they had enjoyed
;<initiation.''

We chose Everett Pohlman and Ruth
Cook as our candidates for Carnival King
and Queen, and worked hard to elect them.
The final count on the night of November
10 gave us second place, however. Our
clae.s presented "Heck's a Poppin' 17 as our
carnival play.
A good n1any of our boys are active in
sports. We gave the "A" squad in basketD

ball three of its members, and many of the
"E" ;;;quad members were Sophomores.
Our boys are showing up well in football
also and we are confident that our clasR
will add many names to the long list of
great Panther athletes.
Mc.mbers of our class have also taken an
active part in the activities of G. A. A.,
B. A. A., Dramatics Club and Commercial
Club.
1n the inter-class basketball tournaments,
Audrey Joemdt captained the girls' team,
e.nd Don Fischer gave the boys their orders.
The girls defeated the Freshmen 18-4 but
lost to the Seniors 9-14. The boys lost to
the Juniors 18-38, but beat the Freshmen
25-7.
Bill Barthel is the only member of our
c1ass in the arn1ed forces. He is serving hi
the Navy. His leaving left us with only
43 members.
We are proud of our record as Sophomores in the buying of war bonds, in magazine sales, and in the other activities that
go along with school life, and feel capable
of taking our place as next year's Juniors.

1st -~ow-J. Grulich, A. Paddock, A. Bushing, D. ·weidman, D. Pacey. J. Pfeiffer, C. Steuck, G. Gauger.
2nd Row-Miss Hammond, M. Torrey, M. Axtell, M. Faber, A. Ericksen, J. Fox, A. Scott, L. Berry, J. Hackert..
:3rd U:ow-.J. Schnurr, M. Axtell, T. Lasco, P. Pohlman. G. Kaskin, L. Conrad, C. Schmidt, L. MerrilL
4th How-A. Heizler, B. Edwards, T. Merten, A. Joerndt, R. Robinson, R. Gebhardt, M. Pringle, M. Seitz,
R. Cook.
5th Uow-A. Nelson, M. Holtdorf, F. Gyger, T. Skora, L. Halladay, A, Seistrup, D. Dix, J. Rudolph, C. WeaveL

Recognition
SCHOLASTIC
.John Schnurr
Marilyn Holtdorf
Carol~·n Schmidt
Thaine Lasco
Marilyn Axtell
Barbara Edwards

ATHLETICS
John Schnurr
Jack Pfeiffer
Donald Fischer
Ted Skora
Everett Pohlman
Thomas Merten

MUSIC
Marilyn Axtell
Lois Berry
Thaine Lasco
Marion Axtell
Audrey J oerndt

SPECIAL
Jack Pfeiffer-Dramatics

Eugene Blasi-Dramatics

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And the Freshmen
~J~ncinr; Ca.r;&d~t

On Septem her 8, 1944. ~ixt)' - two
"Freshies" entered Wilmot High School.
On our first day \1'€ became acquainted
·with our classee: and our teachers. After a
few days \Ve became straightened around,
as to classes, room.s, and regulations.

ity in these activities. !VI any of our school
clubs such as the B. A. A .. G. A. A .. Commercial Club and Dramatics were also
jo~ned by FreShmen. Many Freshmen \Ve:nt
out for music, such as band, girls' choru.:':i,
boys' chorus and a cappella. We hope to
sho\\ a good deal of advancement in music
during our four years at Wilmot High.

In our first class meeting we elected the
following officers:
President--Paul Swartz
Vice Pres.-Lowel! Benedict
Sec. & Treas.-Mary Lou Smith
Student Council-Robert Bell
Advisor-Miss Vivian

During FebruanT, tJ1e magazine sales
contest vvas again initiated by :Mr. Engler,
The Freshmen topped the upperclassmeH
with a.n average of $2.94 per capita.
lVIarch found us competing in basketball
under our captain, Helen Stockwell. We
were defeated by the Juniors and the Sophomores., thus finding ourselves in last place.
With more practice and development we
hope to make a better showing for our.selves next year. Freshman boys under
their captain, Dick Carey, lost to the Seniors by one point and also to the Sophomores. The boys also pledge to do better
next year as ability increases.

Then came that dreaded day that will
linger long in our men1ories, 'lnitiation
Day." We made comic spectacles of ourselves but took it in good spirit. The Sophomores gave us a dance to recompense the
day's hardships.
1

As Carnival time drew near, \Ve elected
Dick Richter and Betty Nienhaus as our
candidates for King and Queen. On the
final night we found ourselves in last place.
We presented our carnival sho\v. !(Castle
of Sweets)'' under the supervision of Miss
Vivian and with the co-operation of the
students.

On April 20. a return dance was given to
the sophomores for our Initiation Dance.
Sophomores were extended special invitations and everyone of the student body was
welcomed. Everyone enjoyed the dance
and reported a plea.sant evening.

Many Freshman boys have gone out for
~ports and have shown a great deal of abil-

1st Row-P. DeRo.me, D. Carey, G. DaviS, G. Nelson, F. Hartnell, D. Hackbarth, Ao Gossett, R Wienke, .J. Davis,
R. Amborn, L. llenedict, H. Stockwell.
2nd Row-C Wilton, G. Schultz, B. Keulman, M. Legler, H. Beland, M. L Smith, J. Vog·ei. A. Gebhart W. Kap ..
hengst, L. Longhons, R. Richter, Miss Vivian.
'
3rd Ro\v-B. Nienhaus, L. Schmidt, M. Epping, J. Gandt, R. Ehlert, lt Bell, K. Selear, C Schu1tz, R< Bairstow,
R. Hahn, D. Brooks, J. Richter.
4th Row-J. Richards, L. Bernota.s, R. Haase, J. Pearce, A. Roanhouse, J. Roanhouse, A. Pariknin, l\'1. Krahn,
M. Stoxen, V. Steuck, P. Van SlochterE'n, G. Kaskin.
!ith How-H. Hansen, D. Consoer, G. Baysinger, H. Mesmer, P. Swartz, R. Paulsen, C. Bauer, W. Meyers, V. M.
Gossett, D. GrOss, R Richter.
'

Recognition
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

Glenn Nelson
Betty Nienhaus
Lucy Schmidt
Marie Epping
Gerald Baysinger
Loren Longbons

Paul Swartz
Dick Carey
Glenn Nelson
Robert Haase
Richard Richter

Helen Stockwell
Francis Robers
Robert Beland
lVIary Lou Minshall
Donald Brooks
Argia Panknin

SPECIAL
Robert Bell-Dramatics

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And the Freshmen
AJu.anciHy Car;e'Z-{If

On September 8. 1944. sixt)·- two
"Freshies" entered Wilmot High School.
On our first day we became acquainted
with our classes and our teachers. After a
few days we became straightened around,
as to classe:-;, rooms and regu1ations.

ity in these activities. Many of our school
c.l.ubs euch as the B. A. A .. G. A. A., Commercial Club and Dramatics were also
jo~.ned by Fr-eShmen. Many Freshmen \Vent
out for music, such as band, girls' choru8,
boys' chorus and a cappel!a. We hope to
ehow a good deal of advancement in music
during our four years at Wilmot High,

1

In our first class meeting we elected the
following officers:
President-Paul Swartz
Vice Pres.-Lowel! Benedict.
Sec. & Treas.·-·Mary Lou Smith
Student Council--Robert Bell
Advisor-Miss Vivian

During February, the magazine sales
contest was again initiated by Mr. Engler.
The Freshmen topped the upperclassmen
with an average of $2.94 per capita.
March found us competing in basketball
under our captain, Helen StockwelL We
were defeated by the Juniors and the Soph.
omores, thus finding ourselves in last place.
With more practice and development we
hope to make a better showing for ourRelves next year. Freshman boys under
their captain, Dick Carey, lost to the Seniors by one point and also to the Sophomores. The boys also pledge to do better
next year as ability increases.

Then ca.me that dreaded day that will
linger long in our memories, "Initiation
Day." We made comic spectacles of ourselves but took it in good spirit. The Sophomores gave us a dance to recompense the
day's hardships.
A~-; Carnival time drew near. we elected
Dick Richter and Betty Nienhaus as our
candidates for King and Queen. On the
final night we found Otll'selves in la.st place.
We presented our carnival shovv, "Castle
of Sweebt,n under the supervision of Mis~
Vivian and with the co-operation of the
students.

On April-20, a return dance ·was given to
the sophomores for our Initiation Dance.
Sophomores \Vere extended special invitations and everyone of the student body was
\ve1comed. Everyone enjoyed the dance
and reported a pleasant evening.

Many Freshman boys have gone out for
sports and have shown a great deal of abil-

1st Row-P. ~neRome, ~n·.· c3:rey,_ G. DaViS~ G:· :Nelson, -F •.Hartnell, D. Ha~kbarth. A. Gossett, R. Wienke, J. Davis,
R Amborn, L. Benedict, H. Stockwell.
2nd Row-C. Wilton, G. Schultz, H. Keu1man, l\L Legler, H. Beland, 1\'1. L" Smith, J. Vogel, .k. Gebhart, W. Kap~
hengst. L. Longbons, R. Richter, 'Miss Vivian.
3rd Row-B. Nienhaus, L. Schmidt, M. Epping, J. Gandt, R. Ehlert. R. Bell, K. Se1ear, C Schultz, R. Bairstow,
R. Hahn, D. Brooks, J. Richter.
4th Row-J. Richards, L. Bernotas, R. Haase, J. Pearce, A. Roanhouse, J. Roanhouse, A. Panknin, M. Krahn,
M. Stoxen, V. Steuck, P. Van Slochtert'n, [;. Kaskin.
5th Row--H. Hansen, D" (~onsoer. G. Baysinger, H . .Mesmer, P. Swartz, R. Paulsen, C. Bauer, W . .Meyers, V. M.
Gossett, D. Gross, R. Richter.
'

Recognition
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

Glenn Nelson
Betty Nienhaus
Lucy Schmidt
Marie Epping
Gerald Baysinger
Loren Longbons

Paul Swartz
Dick Carey
Glenn Nelson
Robert Haase
Richard Richter

Helen Stockwell
Francis Robers
Robert Beland
Mary Lou Minshall
Donald Brooks
Argia Panknin

SPECIAL
Robert Bell-Dramatics

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Let's Watch the Panther Athletes

Practice for Victory

j;z, d)oo.iiJ.aU,
failed to score. The highlight of the performance came on al1 attempt at a field
goal from about the 30 yard line by Wilmot in which the ball spun crazily off
Ted Dean's toe and remained in-field to
be recovered by a Union Grove player
who ran down the sideline and would have
scored had not the fleet-footed Kriska overtaken him on about the ten-yard line. We
held until the final whistle and so settled
for a 0-·0 tie.
Waterford proved too tricky for our boys
with Skarie slipping into the end zone to
receive a long pass, and plunging for a
second counter.
Bill Schnurr made very few mistakes in
calling the signals, and Captain Berry not
only played well himself, hnt did a great
deal in keeping up team spirit. The Panthers should prove tough next year as a
good many letter-men will be back.

Lady Luck seemed to have deserted us
entirely and the Panthers tried in vain to
thake the jinx. At Mukwonago Baysinger
caught a pass in the end zone only to have
it nullified b 0' a referee's decision that he
had stepped past the end zone before
catching the balL In the .same game Berry
rever8ed the whole field and appeared to be
away for the goal only to be hauled down
by a man who should have been hlocked
out. Richter was good for his usual gains,
but we couldn't make yards when they
\vere needed.

The same jinx followed ·us to Union
Grove where we played practically the entire game in their territory but lacked the
punch necessary to score against "The
Grove'sn advantage in weight. On two
occasions our sleeper play should have
worked, but either the receiver was off
bal?.nce or the pass was short, and we
1st Row-L. .MerriiJ, G. Andersen. R. Richter, J. Heizler, J. Schnurr, T. Merten, 1'. Pohlman, A. Seistrup.
2nd Row-Mr. Schnurr. C. Stoxen, B. Baysinger, F. Kriska, J. Berry, B. Richter, B. Schnurr, J. Swartz, J.
Corsi, J. Seitz, Mr. Frank.
3td Row-J. Pfeiffer, G. Richter, R. Jahns, 'L Dean, T. Skora, J. Bernhoft, C. Paulsen, H.. Corsi, D. HennesRey,
G. Da·ds.

In general, the athletic teams at Wilmot
this year have had a very successful season under the leadership and coaching of
Mr. Schnurr. The football scores do not
entirely reflect the ability of the team, since
bad breaks and casualties cost us heavily.
The season opened with a game against
East Troy here.
Our team gave a
splendid account of themselves with
Kriska, Baysinge1', and Swartz all crossing
the opponent's goal line. All these scores
were on passes with Baysinger and Swartz
receiving and Kriska intercepting. The
team looked good enough to take the conference title, but the boys could not keep
the pace.

In the Rochester game, Bud Richter and
Captain Berry, using line bucks and end
runs, maintained two successful drives to
score from behind and beat the Aggies.
This was the homecoming game and the
Panthers were determined that the celebration should not be spoiled by defeat on
the field. Captain-elect Heizler was injured and remained on the bench during
most of the rest of the season.
The high tide of our conference aspirations was reached at this point, but our
hopes rapidly faded away in the ensuing
contests, as we were denied victory in all
remaining games"

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FOOTBALL RESULTS
WilmoL

... , , 19

East Troy

Wilmot

...... 13

Rochester

6

Wilmot.

0

Mukwonago

6

0

Union Grove ....

6

Waterford

Wilmot.
Wilmot.

'

...

.... 0

..

0

, .. 13

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J,.B~a/J

Hail the Champions!
ammmlition with which they so aptly
powered their offenses and broke down the
defense of the opposition.

After a season of play in which they were
ah.vayR a contender, but not spectacular,
the Panthere of '45 uncorked their skill at
the East Troy district tournament and
again in the regional tournament at Elkhorn against Walworth to move victoriously
on to the sectional tournament at West
Allis,
We are proud to review their record here
and to record a few words in recognition of
their splendid achievement, The fighting
spirit of Captain Kriska and his teammates
will not soon be forgotten at Wilmot nor
wil.l the hours of practice and lecture in
which Coach Schnurr gave these boys the

Captain Kriska, Bill Hubbard, who gave
the Panthers their name, and Berry, all
Seniors, will be lost by graduation, but Bill
Schnurr, Bud Shotliff, Bud Richter, Jerry
Richter, and Robert Brooks, all Juniors,
are ready and eager to "close the ranks!'
John Schnurr, who substituted regularly at
guard; Pfeiffer, and Fischer, the Sophomore members of the squad, have all
proven their worth, and are determined
that they shall see a lot of action next year.

BASKETBALL RESULTS

BASKETBALL "A" SQUAD
1st ROw-D ..FiScher, B. Schnur_r: J. Berr};, F. Ki'iska, B. -Shotlilf, G. Richter, J. Schnurr.
2nd Row-:-Mr. Schnurr-, C.. .Sto~en, J.- Pheiffer, B. Hubbard, B. Richter, B. llrooks, J. Seitz.

"Long Shot.,

"Will He l\Iake
It?"

Mr. Sehnurr,
F. Kriska
J. Pfeiffer,

D. Fischer,
J. Schnurr

F. Johnson.
J. Seitz,
C. Stoxen
F. Kriska,
\V. Hubbard,
J. Uerry

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18
Wilmot ...
,37 ' Norris Farm
,25
Union Grove
.36
Wilmot.
Elkhorn
''Wilmot.
.16
' " " ",29
,33
East Troy
". ,24
Wilmot.
Rochester ..
. . 2fi
Wilmot.
''' ,32
Mukwonago '. ",34
Wilmot . .... . 4-0
>!<'Wilmot. '' ,34
St. Mary's
. ' ' ' '19
,28
Wilmot .... .17
Waterford
St. Mary's . . . . . . . 30
*Wilmot.. .. 37
Norris Farm . , . . , 32
.3H
Wilmot.
,25
Union Grove
Wilmot ..... . 31
,26
. 21
East Troy .
\Vilmot.
.25
.28
Rochester ....
Wilmot.
Mukwonago
Wilmot ... .,36
''" ,25
. . 37
.34
Zion
*Wilmot.
,20
Waterford
Wilmot ..
'15
Denotes non-conference game
EAST TROY TOURNAMENT
Wilmot..
A5
Pewaukee . . . . . . . 2n
·wnmoL.
.25
·waterford
.1R
·wilmot.
. .. 36
East Troy . . . . . . 26
DISTRICT PLAY .QFF
'\Vilmot.
2H
Walworth
.17
SECTIONAL GAMES AT WEST ALIJS
Wilmot. ...... 17
Racine Park ...... . 39
Wilmot. ...... 10
Lake Geneva .... . 36

BASKETBALL "B" SQUAD
1st Row-A. Ericksen, P. Swartz, J. Rudo1ph, D. Carey"', D.
Robinson.
2nd Row-C Stoxen, R. Haase, A. Heider. T. Skora, L Halla~
day, A. Paddock, L. Merrill, Mr. Frank.

The "8" Squad
the boys Jacked in experience they made
up in team co .. ordination and spirit, Captain Swartz deserves a great deal of credit
for having done a splendid job in "keeping
the boys in line."
Many members of this group should
make a large contribution toward the winning of future championships for W. H. S.

This group of boys represents the beginners in basketball at Wilmot. In spite of
their lack of experience, they succeeded in
putting a rather enviable record into the
whole basketball picture for 1945, Mr,
Schnurr paid us the high compliment of
saying that we \Hre perhaps the best second team that Wilmot has ever had, What

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Jn BtUelxdJ

CLUBS
p~

Kneeling-J. Schnurr, T. Merten, D. Richards, D. Schmidt, J. Berry, B. Schnurr, L MerrilL
Standing-i\Jr. Schnurr, R. Linkus, M. Richter, B. Hubbard, B. Hichter, B. Corsi, F. Kriska. J. Seitz.

Just how to defeat the Panther baseball
team has become a real problem for other
schools in our conference. Some have become so discouraged in the attempt that
they have quit spring baseball entirely.
It has been so long since we lost a game
on our diamond that our school population
cannot remember the time or place.
"Shadow" Richa1·ds played four years
with the Panthers and pitched a good many
games to establish a perfect record during
his entire baseball career here, having
never lost a game.
-

Mr. Schnurr's signals are so carefully
worked out and so cleverly executed that
the boys know on every occasion what is
expected of them and each tries to do his
part well. This splendid co-operation is the
largest contributing factor in our long record of victories on the diamond.
Captain Dick Schmidt and Shadow, aid<od by Kriska and Bill Schnurr, carried out
the battery assignments.
Dick and
Shad are now hitting the ball for Uncle
Sam.

Democratic Activities
Individual Development
School Spirit

BASEBALL SCORES
14
Wilmot.
Wilmot..
. 14
Wilmot.
7
Wilmot.
... 15
Wilmot.
.14
Wilmot.
. . ' .... 19

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Elkhorn
McHenry
Zion
McHenry
Elkhorn
Zion

1
0
4
4
7

8

31

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\V CLUB
lst Row-J. Pfeiffer, B. Baysinger, T. Dean, F. Kriska.
J. Berry, J. Heizler, J.
Schnurr.

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GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

BOYS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

The pul'pose of the Girls' Athletic Association,
like the boys, is the pi·omotion of sports for girls.
The club meets regularly and promotes athletic
soda! functions and a yearly banquet for the basketball team.
Class tournaments fo1· girls are arranged and
executed.
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The club has a point system worked out under
\•:hich it is possible for outstanding- members to win
letters, !Jt·acelets, and Pins as awards,
A spec:iul project this year was the painting of
the lockers in the d1·essing rooms.
The offkel'S of the club are:
P1·esident-Bernice Robers.
Vice I'n•:;:ident~Virginia Quoss,
Secretary-Treasurer-Jeanette J oerndt.
Student Council~Evelyn Burmeister.
F'aculty Advisor---Miss Strange.

The Boys' Athletic Association works with Mr.
Schnurr and Mr. Frank, in conjunction with the
team captains and team members in promoting an
interesting and educational athletic program for the
year.
Class tom·naments and special events by boys
me planned and approved.
A complete report of aU athletic receipts and
expenditures is made each year at one of the final
meetings of B. A. A. so that we know just what
!:alance ·we have at the dost• of the school term,

OFFICERS
President-Jack Berry
Vice President-Frank Kriska.
Secretary- Treasurer--Ted Dean.
Student CounciL--Bob Baysinget.

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3rd Row-G. Anderst>n, J.
Bernhoft, B. Hubbard, R
Jahns. J. Seitz, T. Johnson,
B. Richter.

"W" Club
of games in inter-school contests or who
prove especially valuable to the team for
any other reason are awarded the prized
"W" and are then eligible for entrance
into the "W" Club.

The privilege of wearing the coveted
"W" in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the school's athletic program
is the ambition of every boy who reports for
practice in football, basketball or baseball.
The managers who take care of equipment,
transportation, and bruised bodies may also
earn the right to wear the school letter.
Athletes who play in the required number

The club works in conjunction with B.
A. A. in the promotion of an active and
wholesome athletic program for the school.

Cheerleaders
Long hours of practice as well as many
natural aptitudes are neceesary for one to
qualify as a "cheerleader." Each year two
Junior girls are chosen to replace the two
Senior girl:-; who 1vere graduated the preceding year, in order that we may keep a
Rt~df of four cheerleaders ·whose work is
vitally important to the athletic program.
In their competent hands rests the respon-s:;_bilit~7 of building team and school morale
and of keeping up cchool spirit even though
the fortunes of the team may not be high.
Pep rallie~ are planned and carried out,
yells and songs are composed, revised} and
taught to the student body.
While it is the business of the c beerleaders to keep up the morale of Wilmot
players and boosters they must, at the
same time, promote good sportsmanship
and courtesy toward visiting players and
fans.

CHEERLEADERS
Left to Right-B. Robers, D. Ruppert. J. JoerndL
P, Richards.

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]st U.ow--;'\'1. Andnst!n, l\1. Wienke,
D. Elsey, D. Con~oer. P. Paee)·,
1'. EIYermi.ln, L. 1\owalik, P.
Richard~. V. Fait. A. Panknin.
2nd How~--0. HUJlp£"r1. L. BNry, ,\,
SeOtt, l\1. Legle:-, E. Wienke, C.
Schmidt, L. Schmidt, J. Vogel.
J. \Vertz, H.. Riehter, :\'liss Ham-

BAND
Center Row-B. Robers, V. Fait
G. Stenns, B. Beland, !\'1. Axtell,
:\L Andersen, T. Lasco. H. Stoek~
well. :\L Axtell. E. Lancour.
1st Row-E. Burmeist.l:'r, N. G:mdt,
F. Mesmer, A.-Joerndt. D. Hat·k~
harth. P. Shafer, G. Bay1'iinger .
J. Bernhoft.
2nd Row-l\-1. Seitz. C. \Vilton, H.
Amborn, J. Schultz, ,L Pea:rce,
C. Hauer.
Standing-J. Richter, C. Tony, D.
llrooks. J. Vogel. l\'L Smith, M.
Legler, Miss Hammond.

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.'Jrd Row--B. Roher,,;, J. Ganctt, 1\.
Davis, M. EppinA" . .J. Rit·harrls,
J. Lubeno, A. Frank, F. Mesmer,
L. Bcrnotas, B. Nienh::ms. IL
Selear,'
,Jth How-K HurmPi:o:;ter, l\L Pringle, D. Gross, M.. L. Smith. G.
Knskin. A. Jnerndt. .1. Roan~
hou::;e, A. Hoanhouse, L. Stohr.
D. Schenning.

A CAPPELLA

Girls' Chorus

1st Row-\1 , Fait, J. Swartz. I'<
Elverman, D. S(·hmidt, T. Dean,
D. Elsey. E. Anderson.
2nd Row-L. BerrY, >L Scott, M.
Legler, B, :Kienh.aus, p. DroDks,
E. Burmeister, D. Huppe-rt, Miss
Hummond.
:{rd Row-C. Schmidt. R. Robers,
M. Smith, G. Davis. K, Selear. 1\.
Frank, M. EJ)ping.
,tfh Row-A. lhmnhouse, J. Roan~
house, L. Stohr, D. Schenning, G.
Uaysinger, A. Bruen, P. Rich·
ards.

warrants development ma~' take advantage
of the opportunities offered here.
While many men1bcrs enter "just for the
joy of singing, n the organization has enriched many school function;;; such as P. T.
A., Christmas party, and graduation exercises with its \Vhole:-·onle enterbdnment.

The enrollment of this group has increased a great deal under the direction of
Miss Hammond. The members are taught
to sing harmoniously and to appreciate the
more classical selections as well as to sing
the popular war-time pieces.
Any girl in school whose natural ability

Boys' Chorus
period, under direction of Miss Hammond,
and have vvorked out their parts on many
selections this year.
Although they did not compete i.n any of
the tournaments last year, they are planning to do so this ~pring and are busily preparing for these events.

Like the similar organization for girls,
this chorus offers development to any boy
in school who enjoys singing and wishes to
sing with the group. The enrollment is
larger this year than it has been for some
time.
The boys meet each Wednesday, seventh

1st Row-G. DaYis, J.__ Bruen, C. Larabee, C. l1auer.
D. Dix, H. Mesmer, J. Berry.
2nd Row-Miss Hammond, .L J\'lann!ng:, F. Appel. D.
Schmidt, R. Jahns, .J. Hernhoft. T. De:~.n, J.
Swartz, G. Andersen.
3rd Row--~T. Lasco. D. Hackbarth. B. }.,_mborn. G.
Bnrsinger, E. Lam·our, E. Lancour, .J. Pean:e.
D. Brooks.

Band

A Cappella

Although the band has met with many
and \raried adversities, it has. nevertheless,
mnde remarkable progress this year. 1\'Iany
ne\v members are practicing patiently in
order that they may replace the Senior
members who will be lost by graduation.
The band played at a Bond Rally in New
Mtmster last fall, and the Pep Band, whose
mem!JerR are selected from this group.
rlayed at all pep rallies and hmne gan1es
dtd·ing the season.
?1T i:::.s Hammond expects to enter this
groLilJ in the spring tournaments and fes·tiY.:d_~ a.-: usual. VVe go to preSs before any
l'f:'.<._;U]t;::: can be recorded.

The A Cappella choir, under the leadership of l\iiss Hammond, is made up of
boyE and girls who are interested in singing and of those who are especially skilled
in singing.

A greet deal of work has been done this
year ancl there seems to be mounting interest in thif:l activity which has been doing
good \York on our campus .for many years.
The choir makes its contributions to the
vc<.l'iou.:; school programs, but '''ill not be
aiJle to compete in inter-8chool tournaments
becau~e of travel regulations.

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DRAMATIC CLUB
1st Row-C. Stoxen. 1\ EIYerman,
F. Appel, J.
i\·lanning·.
D.
Schmidt. R. Jahns, T. Dean. i\'L
Holtdorf.
2nd Row-Miss Vivian, J. Wertz,
B. Nienhaus; L. Schmidt. C.
Schultz, V.·Schenning, .1 • .Joerndt,
J. Richter, C Layton.
3rd Row-L. Merrill, M. Epping,
1\. Gnndt, V. Quoss. D. Gross, J,
Roanhouse, A. Roanhouse, M.
Seitz, A. Frank. J. GandL
Hh Uow-H. StoekweH. P. De Home,
J. Berry, G. Ehlert. R. Shotlitf,
V. Fait, A. Bruen, .J. Corsi.

LIBRARY CLl'B
lst Row--L. Schmidt, I\Iiss Vivian,
M. Spears, J. Lubt>no, .T. \Vertz.
V. Q.uoss, D. Elsey, 1\'l. Con!lell.
J. Ruanbouse. l\L Epping, A.
Ronnhouse, B. Nienhaus.

Dramatic Club
The Dramatic Club is supervised by Miss
Vivian and has many enthusiastic members.
Because of transportation difficulties only
a fev.' meetings have been held this year.
The club teaches elemental facts rela-

tive to theatrical work, "uch as: methods of
applying make-up, the presentation of pantomimes and one-act plays, and gives the
members some practical work on the

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1st Row-A. Gebhardt, P. Shafer, P. Elverman, R. Baysing~r. M. Epping, T. Dean, D. Ruppert, J. Berry, N. Gandt, J.
Swartz, A. Panknin. J. Bernhoft-.
2nd Row-E. Wienke. D. Riffe_r, R. Cook, J. Corsi. M. Smith, A. Bruen. Miss Barnes, L. Berry, R. Jahns, J. Grulich,
R. Brooks.
3rd Row-C. Layton. A. Paddoek, .M. 'furry, J. Schnurr, C. Schmidt, R. Gebhardt, S. Krahn, J. Rudolph, M. Krahn,
L. Halladay, D. Gross, D. Schmidt.
4th Row-.J. Wert?-, .J. Davis, R. Ri(·hter, C. S.t:hultz, J. Vogel, L. Merrill. J. GandL G. Kaskin, H. Stol·kwell. J. Pearce,
J. Hackert, D. Brooks.
5th Row-A. Roanhouse. R. Richter, I\f. Legler, G. Baysinger, J. Rcanhouse, R. Wienke, M. Stoxen, T. Merten, L. Schmidt,
H.. :\mborn. F. 1\'le~nner, D. Hackbarth.
6th U.ow-C. Schultz, D. Dix, J. Luheno, P. Swartz, L. Bernotas, C. Bauer, B. Edwards, D. Weidman, J. Richards,
F. Hartnell.

Dancing
The dancing clas::;es, which meet each
Tuesday, under the capable direction of
Miss Barnes. are greatly enjoyed by a large
number of Wilmot students.

This activity has added a great deal to
our social life since correct social formalities are taught during class periods and
practiced during many school functions.

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Library Club
The Library Club members, under the
supervision of Miss Vivian, have spent a
great deal of time among their books this
)'ear. The girls belonging to the club take
turns arranging the books in order and in
attending at the library desk during free
periods. They also see that the magazines
and newspapers are kept in the proper

places. When asked, they help the students
in the selection of reference and reading
material.
The club is not only beneficial as a means
of help to the student body generally. but
al.::o as a means of valuable experience for
its members.

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PAPER STAFF

Sitting--D. Gillmore, A Frank,
J. Wertz.
Standing-K. Da\'is, D. Schenning~
V. Fait, M. Holtdorf, M. Conne1l,
Mr. Frank, P. Elvcrman, A.
Bruen, J. i\'lanning.

COMMERCIAL CLUB
Sitting-D, Schenning, J. Wertz,
A. Frank, G. Richter, V. Fait,
L. Berry.
Standing-Mr. Frank, P. Elverman,
.J. Berry, A. Bruen, .J. Mann!ng,
D. Riffer, K, Davis. D. Gillmore,
M. Holidorf.

,"'i'ITHt:XT ('UI"!\:('11,
~tHn<lifiJ.<--lt. 11illn, (.;.. !UI'!1·
!c-r. .:\L Sdlllurr. H
Ua,ndu)..!."<'l',
I L Fr;uil;, ( '. Sdi!\10'1"

Future Farmers
Commercial Club and
Paper Staff
This organization is especially attractive to pupils
who are interested in Jlursuing business careers.
The principal activity of the club is the sponsoring of
the school news which appears each month and reviews
briefly the main happenings around schooL Kay Davis,
Marcellyn Connell and Marilyn Holtdorf have been experimenting -'1-vith original cartoons this year as a special
feature for the paper,
The paper has proven to be a real source of income
under the editorship of Darlene Schenning and Virgiline
Fait and the general management of Annabel Frank.

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Since our school lies in the rural section
of Kenosha County and is attended largely
by rural students, it is not surprising to find
.a great many o'f our boys interested in farming as a vocation.
This interest has been met by our school

by the installation of a very complete and
active agriculture department, formerly
conducted by Mr. Schnurr and now by Mr,
Pacey. This organization is especially attractive to these boys who see an inviting
future in agriculture.

S!:udent Council
This group is composed of representa(ives from the classes and other organizations formulated from the student body,
Since all students are represented in this
group, :it has the power to speak for the
ttudent body and to make important decisione in council with Mr. Schnurr.
E:uch problems as school parties assembly programs, disputes between classes,
the decoration of the gym for special occasions, and the expenditure of carnival funds
are brought before this group. One might
say that here we have ~<democracy in

action" and certainly many important lessons relative to· government are learned
through this organization,
As a special project during war-time, the
Student Council has sponsored the "Panther New.s," which is a monthly nevvsletter
Eent to our boys and girls in service without
any cost to them, This publication has met
with enthusiastic reception on all the
battle fields of this global war and has
brought many \Vords of praise to its
sponsors.

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Classes IN S~SSION

CHEMISTRY CLASS
Here we discover a group
of upper classmen busily reducing something to its elements under the instruction
of Miss Strange, who is in
the background.

May we invite you to descend the~e familiar stairs as
we follow Tom and Bill to
the first floor. Jack Berry
bars the entrance to Mr.
Schnurr's offi-ce a.s "Jinny':
Quoss UBes the "always
busy'' bubbler.

SOCIAL PROBLEMS
ALGEBRA CLASS
Judging from the expression on some of the faces
here, Mrs. Schnurr has a
most complex problem on
the front board. Josh thinks
he sees a solution but Jimmy
Rudolf appears swallowed
up in gloom.

We drop in on Miss Zimmerman's Social Problems
class and find a group of
seniors engrossed with problem.s of national interest.
Those big books look inviting, don't they?

ENGLISH III
TYPING CLASS
Mr. Frank watches from
the rear as these sophomores
pound out some of the required "budgets" on the
typewriters.

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What would high school
be without the obliquitous
English classes? Here we
find Miss Vivian "giving out"
with the correct usage of our
language. Notice all the boys
ha.ve been good; the girls
are on the front row,

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Time for lunch and we
join that long line of hung1·y·
students who each day follow the leaders past the
kitchen \vindo\Y to receive a
liberal helping from the !Jig
utensils there.
Mrs. ~!(iller
must have many recipes
stored away some\vhere to
be able to find somethi:ng
delightful and eatisfying for
us each day, and Mro, Adams
must also be resourceful to
have ' that something~> prepared and "piping hot" at
just the required moment.
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HOME ECONOMICS I
Back to classes and "in the
lower regions" as Mrs. ::.vliller
reminds us, we find a group
of her girls plying the needle
and thread in mending and
sewing, But that isn't all;
those girls in the background
are designing and measuring
for just the proper fit,

ENGLISH I
Another English class·-·
this time a Freshman group
mastering the use of the
comma, perhaps, as Miss
Hammond carefully gives
assistance and ·watches results, (Notice the Silver Lake
girls) trio on the front ro\v.)

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AGRICULTURE III
Mr, Pacey is helping the boys in farm
shop class carry out
their varied projects
in our well equipped
school shop,
Many
items for home and
farm use are made
here, as these boys
are given a constructive opportunity to
satisfy their natural
eagerness to "make
something."

Remember this
scene from Almost
Summer," as Doris
Ruppert comes in all
covered with coal
dust and proves to
everybody that her
"boy friend" (John
Corsi) i~ not at all impervious to love?
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Now what can
have happened here?
Has Ted Dean really
passed out'! T h e
whole thing was
cleared up very much
to the amusement of
a large crowd who
witnessed a superb
performance in "Ask
Me Another,"

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Seniors

llnJ. <Jh.eiA Reca~tci
Do you remember September 2, 1941 '!
Don't tell me you've forgotten! How could
you? That was one of the greatest happenings in history. There were fifty-nine
of us who, on that eventful day, signed up
to become leading members (we think) of
the student body of Wilmot High SchooL

We couldn't let a good chanee go by, .so
on initiation day we found out that the
Freshmen were also good sports.
l\hn ge Epping and Jack Bern-T represented UR as the king and queen candidates
at the carnival.

Though they won no honors, our bo~T and
girl athletes gained experience playh1g in
the "between class" basketball tournaments.

Mr. Frey volunteered to look after us
"freshies." We chose John Swartz to give
us orders and Barbara Schroder to assist if
ever he could give no more. Phyllis Richards recorded our activities and handled
"all" our money. With Jack Berry as
spokesman we told the Student Council how
we thought the school problems should be
solved. When Mr. Frey entered the navy
he left us in charge of Miss Dake.

September of 1943 found 31 of us
struggling mnvard toward the coveted title
of Juniors. At our first meeting as upper
elaesr.Je~1, Bob Baysinger was elected president and Lois Stohr as vice presjdent. Our
record books and money ,,iere turned over
to Eve Burmeister. Ted Dean took his
place in the governing body of school, as
Student Council member representing the
Junior clas.-.. Again, just below the peak,
our Carnival king and queen candidates,
Kay Schlax and Bill Hubbard, held second
place. The great honor of \rearing clasR
rjngs was ours as .Juniors.
Our girls
walked off with the banners from the class
basketball tournament, but the boys didn't
quite succeed in taking highest honors.
Those of us who are dramatically inclined
did a fine ,iob of presenting "Professor How
Could You" as the Junior class play.

The Sophomores really put us through
our paces oil Initiation Day, but to show
them we were good sports we gave a return
dance for them in March.
At the carnival, November 14, Evelyn
Burmeister and Frank Kriska, Jr., were
Lady and Gentleman in waiting. A good
start for Freshmen. Nothing more of great
importance happened during our Freshman
year.
September 8, 1942, found 47 of us still
able to be about and registering as Sophomores.

Mrs. Miller entertained with the' Juniors
at the one formal party of the year, the
prom for the Seniors. Decorations gave the
effect of its being a lawn party.

We decided perhaps a girl should have
a chance at giving us orders, so Marge
Epping was elected president. Nadia
Hegeman assisted her as vice president
throughout the year.
Phyllis Richards
liked writing minutes and handling the
money so well that we again had her take
the position of secretary-treasurer. Thinking we couldn't give in no"\v to the boys we
sent Eve Burmeister to the Student Council
with our complaints.

Now, we are Seniors with our high school
life coming to a close. Thinking we were
the best bunch in school, Mrs. Schnurr
said she would be responsible for us. We
elected Ted Dean as president, Evelyn
Burmeister as Yice president. Darlene
Schenning as secretary and treasurer, and
.Jack Berr"· to Student CounciL Finally our
candidates, Ted Dean and Phyllis Richards,

Miss Dake agreed to guide us through
another year of high school.

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lst Row-G. Stephens, J. Swartz, J. Seitz, ·w. Hubbard, T. Dean, G. Ehlert, S. Krahn, D. Krahn.
2nd Row-L. Stohr, M. Andersen, R. Baysinger, J. Schultz, F. Kriska, J. Berry, D. Elsey, M. Wienke.
3rd Row-Mrs. Schnurr, V. Quoss, P. Richards, D. Schenning, J. Lubeno, P. Schafer, M. SJlears, S. Jerde.
·ith Row-J. Wertz, D. Sokolski, V. Schenning, ~· Lancour, E. Lancour, K Burmeister, G. Torrey, J. Joerndt.

Recognition
SCHOLASTIC

ATHLETICS

MUSIC

Darlene Schenning
Lois Stohr
Evelyn Burmeister
Mary Ann Spears
John Swartz
Grace Stephens

Frank Kriska, Jr.
Norris Berry
William Hubbard
Ted Dean
Robert Baysinger
John Swartz

Evelyn Burmeister
Grace Stephens
Lois Stohr
Edmond Lancour
Darlene Schenning
Ted Dean

SPECIAL
Dorothy Elsey-Dramatics
James Seitz-Athletic Manager
Robert Baysinger-Dramatics
Norris Berry, Dramatics
Jeanette J oerndt-Cheerleacler
Ted Dean-Dramatics
Phyllis Richards-Dramatics and Cheerleader
This year.
Ask :Me Another" was
chosen as the class play. Some who didn't
get a chance to show their dramatic abilities
last year will be able to do so this year.
Now the time has come to say goodhye
to our Alma Mater.

'vore the crowns as carnival king and
queen.
Again in the basketball tournament our
girls defeated the other teams, but the boys
had a bad break and lost to the juniors by
one point.

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Senior Class Will

WHEN IN THE COURSE OF HUMAN
EVENTS, IT BECOMES NECESSARY FOR
THE MEMBERS OF ONE CLASS OF WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL TO DISSOLVE THE
SCHOLASTIC BONDS WHICH HAVE
CONNECTED THEM WITH ONE ANOTHER AND WITH THEIR UNDER
CLASSMATES IN SAID SCHOOL, AND
TO TAKE THEIR PLACES AS CITIZENS
IN THIS GREAT NATION, IT IS FELT
THAT THEY CANNOT WHOLLY REMOVE THE TRACES OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS. THEREFORE WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE
YEAR NINETEEN FORTY-FIVE, DO BESTOW, AND BEQUEATH THESE FEW
GIFTS WHICH WE HOPE WILL SERVE
AS REMINDERS TO ALL CONCERNED
OF OUR FOUR YEARS OF HIGH
SCHOOL EXISTENCK
MARY ANDERSEN leaves her ability to
play the trumpet to Bob Beland.

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GLORIA EHLERT leaves her
hair to John Corsi.

JACK BERRY places a "Hands Off" sign
on Doris Ruppert.
He hopes!
TED DEAN ]eavee his abilities in leadership to whomever possesses the faculties
needed.
DOROTHY ELSEY will her long hair to
Art Heizler.
BILL HUBBARD wills his position as
center on the basketball team to Tony
Robers.
SHIRLEY JERDE leaves her quiet disposition to Floyd Appel.
JEANNETTE JOERNDT leaves her yelling abilities to the student body with a hope
that the students will some day yell as
loudly as do the cheerleaders.
DONALD KRAHN bequeaths his position as editor of the Panther to whomever
is unlucky enough to receive its hard work
and headaches.
DORIS KRAHN leaves to Jearn nursing
so she can join the Navy Nurse Corps,

ROBERT BAYSINGER leaves the A's he
gets from Mr. Schnurr in Physics to whom·
ever can earn them.

SHIRLEY KRAHN leaves her height to
June Hackert.

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EVELYN BURMEISTER wills her personality and ability to get along with boys
to Donald Dix.

FRANK KRISKA leaves one pound of
butter for Mrs. Schnurr.

EDWIN and EDMOND LANCOUR leave
for the armed forces and they hope that
their likene~s in appearance will confuse
the Japs as much as it has their teachers.

JOHN SWARTZ leaves his ability to get
along with Mrs. Schnurr to Mr. Schnurr.
GLORIA TORREY leaves to become a
rodeo rider with Ringling, Barnum and
Bailey.

JUNE LUBENO leaves her pep to Rip
Van Slochteren.
LUCILLE McLAUGHLIN leaves Wilmot
with fond memories of East Troy

JOYCE WERTZ bestows ur:>to Jerry
Berry "One Meatball" without regrets.

VIRGINtA QUOSS o. wills unto Joshua
Blasi her appropriate nickname of
"Sn1okey."

MURIEL WIENKE leaves to Bill Treft
her personal copy of "HOW TO GET
ALONG WITH TEACHERS."

DARLENE SCHENNING leaves
ability as a pianist to Arthur Bushing.

her

VIRGINIA SCHENNING leaves
natural curly hair to Bob Keulman.

her

AS THE SENIOR CLASS OF '45 WE
FEEL GREATLY INDEBTED TO THE
UNDER CLASSMEN FOR H A VI N G
MADE OUR EXPERIENCES AT WILMOT
RICH AND FULL. WE GIVE TO THEM
THE FOLLOWING IN TOKEN OF 0\JR
APPRECIATION:

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JACK SCHULTZ leaves his place under
the bass horn to Deidre Consoer.
JAMES SEITZ leaves his post as athletic
manager to Marie Epping.

TO THE JUNIORS WE LEAVE THE
DIGNITY AND LOFTINESS OF OUR POSITION AS SENIORS.

DCROTHY SOKOLSKI leaves her dancing ability to Katherine Selearo

UNTO THE SOPHOMORES WE BEO·
QUEATH OUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND
DETERMINATION.

lVIARY ANNE SPEARS leaves to take up
mink ranching.

UPON THE SHOULDERS OF THE
MIGHTY FRESHMAN CLASS WE PLACE
OUR STUDIOUS INCLINATIONS.

GRACE STEPHENS leaves her ability to
stand Etraight to Marcellyn Cannel.
LOIS STOHR leaves for Wisconsin University to continue her successful efforts to
Le an "A" student.

SIGNED UNDER HAND AND SEAL,
THE SENIOR CLASS.

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Senior Prophesy
June 30, 1965.
Dear Phyliss:
Hi there! I sure was glad to hear from
you. rm sort of in a reminiscing mood.
Just think, twenty years ago this month
we graduated from Wilmot. That's a long
time ago, isn't it? Why way back then the
only worry I had was Frank. Well, I've decided to just spend this afternoon writing
to you and including some of the clippings
and news items that I've collected over the
years of our old classmates. Here's one
that ought to look kind of familiar to you:
KRISKA'S MEAT MARKET
The best baloney in town.
By the way, I sure was surprised to hear
that Frank the third has just made the
basketball team.
·
Here's another item from close to Wilmot:
EAT-DRINK-AND-BE-MERRY
at the
KOZY KRUNCH CAFE
Silver Lake, Wis.
J. Lubeno, Prop.

I'm planning on going to listen to the
Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra this
week end. You remember Mary Andersen,
I'm sure. Well, she is going to begin here
at first trumpet in the orchestra.
I sure was happy to see this:

Have you ever gone over to the Kozy
Krunch Cafe?
Personally June never
struck me as the type that enjoyed doing
nothing but cooking meals. Oh, well, that's
the way things go. You never know what
you're going to be doing a few years from
now. Take this item from the Kenosha
Evening News, for instance:

Did you read this clipping? It isn't very
old, yet.
Theodore Dean, head of the Rocket Airlines, Inc., has just announced a new rec~
ord for a flight to the moon of 2.909837263654 minutes. This record has been set by
Rocket Pilot Doris Krahn.
Did you read about the Lancour twins in
the paper? You probably did, but as I'm
reminiscing I might as well enclose this
clipping, too:
WASHINGTON, D. C. President
Truman has just appointed Admirals Edmond and Edwin Lancour as combined
heads of the Navy Department.
When
2.sked why he made this new joint appointment to the cabinet post, the president
replied that he could never tell the difference between them without looking at
their tattoos, so he decided to appoint both
of tl;J.em.
I sure was surprised to hear that you met
Virginia Quoss in Chicago. I was beginning
to wonder if she was dead or something.

TREVOR, WIS.-HOME TOWN BOY
MAKES GOOD. Bill Hubbard, well known
by the inhabitants of Trevor and vicinity,
has just been signed to play first base with
the Brooklyn Dodgers.
This one always makes me laugh whenever I look at it:
"Does your wife beat you every night;
refuse to support you? She does? Good.
Drop in and see me as soon as possible and
arrange for one of my quick, easy-payment
confidential divorces. Low rates. Discount
for goups."
JOHN HENRY SWARTZ, SHYSTERO
OR ATTORNEY AT LAW
NORTH POLE, N. P.

UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECEIVES
NEW MEMBER
"Professor Berry, newly· appointed
member of the History Department of the
University of Wisconsin, received a warm
greeting from his formet· classmate, Lois
Stohr, head of the Math Department
there.

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Do you know what? I think I'm going to
take some dancing lessons. Dorothy's ad
intrigues me or something.
"PATRONIZE OUR EXCLUSIVE SALON OF MUSIC AND BECOME AN
EXPERT OF THE LA TIN DANCES IN
ONE EASY LESSON." MADAME DOROTHEA SOKOLSKI'S STUDIO.

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What do you want for Christmas? The
next clipping just gave me a wonderful
idea:
SNO-WHITE MINK
of
EXCELLENT QUALITY
THREE SPEARS MINK RANCH

Darlene Schenning is getting to be quite
the lady executrix. I visited her last week
at her place of of work. Boy, oh Boy, you
should have seen her ofiice. Is it snazzy.
Who· do you think she had working as her
secretaries? Why none other than Shirley
Krahn and Lucille McLaughlin.

SCHENNING AND EHLERT
THE DRESS THAT FITS YOUR
PERSONALITY '
1025 5th AVE., N. Y.

Talking about girls in the business world,
here is another one:
MURIEL WIENKE~AUDITOR
213 MAIN ST.
KENOSHA

Wouldn't a lovely new dress and a mink
coat -to go with it be a nice thing for Santa
Claus to leave?

Here's one from the theatre. column.
still love the theatre. Maybe I'll still fulfill
my ambition of becoming an actor.

Did you enjoy yourself at the celebration
the TOITeys gave fqr Gloria's and Bill's
twentieth wedding anniversary?

NOTES FROM THE THEATRE
COINCIDENCE--Miss Evelyn Burmeister, prima donna of the opera, Flying
Dutchman. which is appearing at the civic
opere house this week, renewed acquaintance with her former high .school classmate,
Robert Bayeinger, chief electrician at the
Civic.

L2.st night I went to the "Jerde" theatre
and eaw "Professor How Could You."
Jeannette Joerndt .stars in it, you know.
Guess who produced it. Don Krahn, remember him, the camera boy always
IJOU\1ding you for your picture?
'J),~:~·ou have trot> hie with the old plumbi!l¥jn ?our house? Here's the fellow to see:
I GUARANTEE TO STOP ALL LEAKS
IN PIPES
:l• SC;HULTZ, Plumber
SALEM, WIS.
or
, E'Ji-PERT PLUMBING DONE BY
THE EXPERT
· ~:~ere's another clipping:
• ,:Final test of the combination milking
and ~eparating machine invented by James '
Seltz, 'is being made with co-operation of
P·l)jllip Schaffer, proprietor of "The Acres"
tai:rti.

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You know I wasn't feeling very well a
couple of months ago. Well, I wevt to
see Grace and her X-Ray treatments t·eally
fixed me up. Why, I feel just like a spring
chicken now. Here's her address in case
you need some treatments:
Dr. G. E. Stephens
X-Ray Treatments
Kenosha, Wis.
I guess I'm running out of clippings now.
In fact, I've just one left. I know that you'll
be surprised to see this one.
VOTE FOR JOYCE WERTZ
REPRESENTATIVE FOR HOUSE

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War Stamp Sales

Year in Review
September 5, 1944
September 22, 1944
October 6, 1944
November 10, 1944
December 22, 1944
December 23, 1944
January 26, 1945
February 9, 1945
February 22-24, 1945
March 2, 1945
March 9-10, 1945
March 16, 1945
April 20, 1945
May 4, 1945
May 12, 1945
May 18, 1945
June 5, 1945
June 7, 19t15
June 8, 1945

To help the Hwar effort'~ in every way
possible has been the constant aim of all
of us during this war-torn year.
Each
Wednesday morning all students were
given an opportunity to buy bonds and
stamps during first period classes. In order
that we might not forget, a stamp-skit was
put on before the assembly each Tuesday
morning, eponsored by a faculty member,
The skits pictured here are characteristic
of all the others and are pictured for that
reason and not because they were at all
outstanding.

School started"
Initiation, Dance at night.
Football Homecoming, Rochester here.
Carnival
Christmas Party.
Mrs. Miller married.
Basketball Homecoming, Rochester here.
Lost basketball conference championship at Waterford.
Won district basketball championship at East Tro)•.
Won basketball play:off at Elkhorn.
Defeated by Racine Park at sectional, West Allis.
Junior Class Play, "Almost Summer.'
· Freshman Dance entertaining Sophomores.
Senior Class play, "Ask Me Another."
Music Tournament at Whitewater.
Prom.
Class Night.
Commencement.
School out.
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and Service
Personnel

beautiful bows and alL They entertained
us· with a group of songs reminding us to
buv more bonds and stamps. The rendition
wa~s~ of course, more amusing than classicaL
YOU CAN WIN WITH WAR BONDS
In tbis skit the innocent girl is about to
marry a man who has no bonds. When
this fact is discovered by the bride's mother, she protests and, as the bride breaks
into tears, the best man, whose pockets are
bulging with bonds, offers to marry the
weeping bride. The skit was put on by the
typing class.
MISS 1945
Mrs. Miller's Home Economics pupils
presented this timely skit just after Christmas vacation. In the skit, Saint Nick pulled
a large box out of his bag and, to everyone's surprise, out stepped Miss 1945. In
behalf of the Home Ec. class she challenged any class to beat them in stamp
sales the following morning. The Civics
class met the challenge and was presented
with a beautiful cake as a reward.

LOST IN A HAREM
In tbis skit the servant of an Indian
"Shah" who has .itist returned to India
from America acquaints his master ·with
the American plan of selling bonds and
stamps.
The skit was the product of Miss Zimmerman's Social Problems class.
RAMBLING ROCQUETTES
A group of boys from Mrs. Schnurr's
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The driver of the school hus is
the first member of our school
personnel to greet many of the
students each day and the last at
night. These men and the service
which they render have become a
vital part of our school and its
organization. Theil· courtesy and
tact has made our bus rides enjoyable.
i\•lr. Neumann is definitely a part
of our school "family.'' His long"
pe1·iod of devoted service and his
friendly attitude have won the
admiration and l'espect of all of us.
Due to labor conditions, Mrs. N eu~
mann has been giving "Gus'' a
hand at his lighter tasks during the
past months,

To11-left to right-L. Dix, H. Schmalfeldt, P. Hotfmeh;ter.
Bottom-left to right-A. Neumann, Gus.Neumann, M. Bloss.

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Mrs. Adams, who \vorks in the
kitchen, and J, Cook, a bus dl'ive1·,
are not pictured.

Our Sincere Appreciation
<Jo. t!JW~- s~
ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS
Antioch Cafe~\\7 ide Val"iety of Steaks and
Chops at Popular Pt·kes--985 Main St.
Antioch h and 10 -Hem1an Holbek--Teiephone
Antioch 30.
The- Antioch News-The Lake Region's Leading
New~paper.

Antioch Recreation.
Antioch Shell Station-~Lake and Main St.
Antioch Shoe Shop---New Shoes and Repairing.
Bill'~ Repair and Welding Shop--Everything
in the Welding Line.
Burt Andersml·--Radio Serviee.
Darnahy's Shoe Store.
Diekey's Photo Service.
"-rm. Keulman-Jewclers, Opt.
Mari Anne's,
Mount Hatchery,
Nelson, S. B.-·- Real Estate, Insurance.
The P~tntry Restaurant.
Reeves Dl'ugs--Walg-reen Agency. The Finest
Drug Store in the Lake Region.
Regal China Co.
Snowhite Ice Cream.
Webbs Variety Store--Book, Gift and Toy
Center. 5c and lOc, $1.00 and up.
Wilton's Electric Shop.

BASSETT, WISCONSIN
Bas:o;ett Garage.
Dean, George, Hardware.
Lois, A. H.~.Feed Co.
Stine's Grocery-Phone 24-A, Wheatland.
BRISTOL, WISCONSIN

Cunningham Hat Shop.
Elite Sweet Shop.
ELSIE'E-BURLINGTON'S SMART WOMAN'S
SHOP,
Haskell's~Vi'omen's Apparel.
Jane Beauty Shop.
Kellogg Ice Cream Co.
KeiiY-R Stanley.
Lois Th·e Shop--Kelly-Syringfield Tires.
Kruckman & Gla:;er Hardware Co.
Meinhardt Bank.
Midland Coach Lines.
Motor Parts Company.
Old Town Pump.
Palm Garden.
Perry, Arthm·~Optometrist.
Pieters Bros.-Dry Goods and Ready to Wear.
Reinardy Drugs-Prescriptions.
Royal Blue Store.
John F. Schuette-Furniture and Undertaking.
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Spiegelhoff's Food Ma1·ket.
Stang, L. J.-Furnishings, Dry Goods.
Steele's Arcade Bowling Alley
Town Tavern.
Union CheVl·olet Co.~-673 Geneva St. 1 Phone 66
Bryan Roberts, Prop.
Verick's Shoe Store---X-Ray Fittings.
Vogelsang's.
Vogue Beauty Shop.
Wanen Implement Co.
Willm~· Lumber Co.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN

Bensell's-Gas and Groceries.
Fnd Pitts-Bristol Food Store.
Gaines, H. B.-Lumber and Coal.
Murdock's Hardware Co.-Dealers in General
Hardware.

Alice's Curtain and Drapery.
Barden's Store.
Beauty Clinic~-Geo. Phillys, P1·op.---Phone 792.1.
Beauty .Mart.
BELL CLOTHING HOUSE, INC
Success to the Graduates-Compliments of
Bernaccki's Pharmacy.
Bidinger Music House"
Block Brothers-De}Jartment Store.
Bode B1·os. Co.
COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO,--Kenosha,Racine, Inc.
Cecil's Hat Shoppe.
Curtiss, Charles {I.-Insurance.
Charming Lady Beauty Salon--2116 63rd St.
Cohn's Shoe Store-5703 fith Ave.
Dittmann, Val. \V,
Ernst's Book Store--lll9 15th St.
First National Bank, Established 1852-~Member
F, D, L C,

BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN
Aeademy Cleaners---Phone 63.
Auto Electric Service.
B. & K. Shoe Stot·e.
B. & R. Hat Shop.
Badger Hotel.
Badg·er Paint Store.
Bank of Burlington.
Battery Sen·ice Station.
Ben Franklin 5 .and 10 Store.
Burlington Cleaners.
Burlington National Bank<
Carl's Tog Shop,
Cunningham Buick Co.

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Serviee Station
Repai1·ing.

Garbs TraYel Shop--\VaukegannKenosha.
Greening's Clothes Shop.
GUTTORMSEN'S RECREATION-Bowl for
Health and Pleasure
Hansen, Alwin T,
He1·herts--J ewelers,
Herbert's Auto Parts, tH08 22nd Ave.-Every~
thing fo1· the Car.
Hubbard, C. S.·--705 58th St.
Iserman's Bros., ClC1thierf'.---M4-fi1fi 5Gth St.
Isetts' Sport Shop--Everything for the Hunter,
Fisherman and Sportsman---5514 7th Ave.
Iv~· Beauty Shop--()11) 5Pth St., Phone 5514.
.J. C. Penny & Co.
Kenosha College of Commerce.
KENOSHA EVENING NEWS.
Kenosha Optical Co.-E. D. Ne-..vman and F. F.
Behrmann, Drs, of Optometry--Orpheum
Building, Phone 44-iL
L. Turner Sons--Florist.
Leader Store-·-nll 15th St,
Lepp & Co.
Loeffler's, E.~Store.
Maxwell Studio.
Mayer Drug-Harvey V. Mayer.
M. Mdntof.'h~5817 6th Ave.
Morl'ison's Children's Store.
NEHLSEN'S SPORTING GOODS,
Newberry Abstrnct CcL~5700 70th Ave.
North . . vestern Drapery Co.~707 58th St,
Peltier Furniture Store.
PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING CO. of Kenosha and
Racine.
Chas. H. Pfenning, InsUrance.
Phillip's Gift Shoppe-Dinnenvare, Glassware,
Gifts, Pictures-Phone IH12, 701-707 5f:it.h St.
Powder Puff Beauty Salon-D. C Gere
Leon J. Regner, 0. D.
Rhodes Photo House.
Ro8es Candy~6100 22nd Ave.
Schwartz.
Segal's Dress Store.
Sixth Ave. Studio-Phone HUlK ''We Catch
Your Smile.''
Tennessen, Dr. A. H.
Tennessen, Dr. C. A.
Thomey's Shoes-~X--Ray Fitting-tJaOG 22nd Ave.
VVestown Sport Shop-G:204 22nd Ave.
WHOLESALE PAPER CO,
Vanity Shoppe.

and

Garage---Gas,

Oil

and

:'ILVE!t LAKE, WISCONSIN
Andy's Tavern-Andrew Kowalik.
Dufton, F. T.---Hardware, Heating & Plumbing.
Edwards Oil Co.
Holtdorf. Arthur E.-Efecti·ie· Appliance Sales.
Richte1·\; Store.
Schenning: Insurance A.gency~Insm·ance of All
Kinds.
Silver Lake Drug Store~ A, S. Hessler, R. Ph.
Silver Lake Garage-Standard Oil Products.
Silver Lake State Bank.
Standard Oil Co. ·F~·ed Schmalfeldt, Agent.
Vito & Hennans-Red Fox Inn.
'Vilbm· Lumber Co.

SOMERS, \VISCONSIN
Bailey, E. R-Authorized DeKalb 1-:Iyhrid Dealer.

TREVOR, WISCONSIN
Best 'Vishes of Trevol' General Store--Alfred
Dahl, Prop,

ViiLMOT, WISCONSIN
Going: Fbhing? Get your live bait at Cliff's at
the Wilmot Dam.
Fanners' New Era Telephone Co.~-Guy Loftus,
Prop.
Hegeman, R. L.
Hnrtor1, Robert--Woodwork Shop, Cabinets and
'\T ood Turning.
Kriska's---Meat and Groceries.
Lee's Skelgas Service.
McDoug-all Hardware Co.--Allis-Chalmers and
New Irlea Fann Machinery.
Riverside Garage~-Blacksmithing and Acetylene
Welding-Herb. Sarbacker, Prop.
Shotliff, R. C.-Post Otfice and Store.

TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN
Alex Lapenrts HoteL
Bob's Lunch Room,
Brown's,
Charlotte's Beauty· Shoppe.
Chris Olsen's Barber Shop.
Fairview Tavern.
Hnrbaug;h LumLer Co.
Harvey Richter-Contl"actol'.
Milk Depot~La·wrenee JoenHlL
Ollie's Triangle.
Rag's TaYern.
Richter's Garage.
R-oepke's D<>partment Store.
Twin Lake:.: Bowling Center.
\'illage Grill~Mrs. Knippinhe1·g-.
'Vetzl's Bal.;ery ami Restaurant.

LIBERTY CORNERS, WISCONSIN
Hazelman's Liberty Inn.
SALEM, WISCONSIN
Compliments of Badg-e1 Auto Sales~Happy
Dix, Prop.
Hal'tnell Auto Service and Repail's.
King's Grocery.
Schmidt Implement Co.-John Deere Implements. DeLavall\tlilken~.

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Panther Staff

Standing-B. Nienhaus, D. Gilmore, M. Holtdorf, V. Fait, T. Dean,
Schnurr, D. Ritfer. E. Burmeister, Mr. Frank.
Seated-H. Baysinger, D. Krahn, D. Schennin~. L. Stohr,

Your Panther Staff has worked many
hours in planning and presenting this book
and every one of them has been a pleasant
one. Besides the staff as pictured and listed,
we are indebted to many others among the
faculty and students at Wilmot who have
co-operated with the staff in making
write-ups and in furnishing pictureR for
our use. On behalf of the Panther Staff
Editor
Assistant Editor
Business l\1anager
Assietant Business Manager
Junior Editor
Sophomore Editor
Freshman Editor
Sports Editor
Assistant Sports Editor
Snapshot Editor
Assistant Snapshot Editor
Typist
Assistant Typist
Faculty Advisor

T. Johnson,

we wish to thank all of you.
To present an overall picture of Union
Free High as it is in this, our graduation
year, has been our aim, and your appreciation shall be our compensation.
Signed,
DONALD KRAHN,
ROBERT BAYSINGER.
Donald Krahn
Darlene Schenning
Robert Baysinger
Ted Dean
Virgiline Fait
Marilyn Holtdorf
Betty Nienhaus
Tom Johnson
William Schnurr
Evelyn Burmeister
Lois Stohr
Daniel Riffer
Dorothy Gilmore
Mr. Frank.

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GETTING ON THE BUS
And now we close our visit at Wilmot) as we have so many school
days there, by taking our place on the crowded bus as it pulls a way.
We may leave its halls, but memories of the faculty, the classes, the
games, the friendships and the good times we have shared here can
never be forgotten.
So lets give a parting toast to our alma mater by joining in a yell
for Wilmot!

U--- rah--- rah--- ·wil - -- mot--- High
U-- rah-- rah-- Wil -- mot-- High
U- rah- rah .. Wil - mot- High
Yeah! ! ! ! ! !

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AUTOGRAPHS

Covers for Year Book made by KoYer Kraft Co., Chicago.
Printed by Zimmermann & Sons, Bm·lington.
Engravings by Pontiac Engraving & Electrotype Co., Chi<'ago.
Binding Done by Boehm Bindery Co., Milwaukee,
Pictures Taken by Dickey Studio, Antioch, and Kreuger Studio, Hartford, Wis.

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Row:

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Janice Reiter, Arlene
Jerome Holoubek
Bergmork, Morvtn
Don Davis. Rolph
Thtrd Row·
Janet

Lora me
Nancy Turner

Korer' Elfen, Roy
Bob T,}t,)n, Harold

Fourth Row;
Helen
Joonne Richter,
Audrey
Connie Behrens.

Marc0 Cironi Emil
Ronnte C<.1te,,. Chuck

Dionne Kruboeci•.. Dolores BloH, KGthie.;m
Johns, Poi Ehlert: Laverne Ke,·kmon

Charles De:.:rer

COLORS
and Blue

CLASS MOTTO
The spokes of
turn
the wheels of success

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SOPHOMORES
Top Row:
Left to Right:
Jim Posch, Marjorie Gouger, Janice Reiter, Arlene Laskey, Jock Ellis, Fronk Sexton, Gloria
Perry, Jim Cotes, Jim Minnis, Jerome Holoubek Richard Fronk
Second Row:
Mrs.· Miller, Kay Miller, Sue Bergmork, Morvin Huff, Ronnie Faber, Everett Benedict, Roy
Arndt, Don Swartz, Bill Davis, Don Davis, Rolph Sattersten, Howard Gehrke
Third Row:
Janet Rogers, Koren Elfers, Ray Pulera, Marco Cironi, Emil Trimarco, Beverly Plattner,
Loraine Stowell, Bob Tilton, Harold Huff, Ronnie Cates, Chuck Frank, Richard Greskoviok,
Nancy Turner
Fourth Row:
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Helen Trigg, Joanne Richter, Judy Dix, Dionne Kruboeck, Dolores Blair, Kathleen Robinson,
Audrey Ranker, Connie Behrens, Audrey Johns, Pat Ehlert, Laverne Kerkman, Virginia Stock,
Charles Dexter.

CLASS COLORS

CLASS MOTTO

Gold and Blue

The spokes of knowledge turn
the wheels of success

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Do you believe in Fairies? You surely must for folks hove always
been able to explain the mysterious things in life by blaming goblins, ghosts,

DEDICATION

or ogres for that which is adverse and giving credit to elves, fairies or

gremlins for any stroke of good fortune which may come their way.
Over the years, gremlins have played an important port in life at
WILMOT HIGH. They have been known to carry information to the office,
which is their headquarters; they predict the outcome of important games,
they even perch on the opponent's basket and keep the ball from entering it!
In fact, their activities have become so important that we spend a lot of
time here just keeping the gremlins working on our side since they are temperamental little fellows and will work for the opponents unless we prove
worthy of their help. You will find pictures of these important helpers dispersed throughout this book as they characterize the beneficial forces which
continuously work for the students of WILMOT HIGH SCHOOL.

SCHOOl SONG
And when those Wilmot High boys fall in line,
We're going to sing for them another time;
It's for the school that we all love so well,
We're going to yell, and yell, and yell, and yell, and yell;
And then we'll fight, fight, fight, for everyone,
Until all of our games are wan;
And then we'll sing, sing, sing, sing, sing again, sing again,

Wilmot High, U! Rah! Rah!

Mr. Lawrence Stein

STAFF
Editqr

Donna Rasch

Assistant Editor

Marian Stack

Business Manager

Audrey Price

Assistant Business Mgrs.
Leona Hansen, Ronnie Nicotera

Advisor

Mr. Lawrence Stein is almost as much a member of our class as
are the rest of us. He came to Wilmot four years ago and was initiated
by being named as our Freshman Class Advisor. He liked us well enough
to stay with us all the way and we have become accustomed to going to
him with our class problems.

Because he has proven himself to be in every way worthy of our
commendation, and because he is a teacher of great· skill and character
who never seems to lose sight of the goals he has set for us, we wish to honor
him by dedicating the Annual of 1954 to him.

Mr. Frank

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Poge Five

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ADMINISTRATION

Here "Marge" Stoxen, class of '48, is busy with dictation involved
in her duties as Secretory to the Principal, Mr. Schnurr.
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tion, honesty, and studiousness. He encourages the work of these but has
been known to chose such pirverse "gremlins" as laziness, dishonesty, and
disloyalty right aut of the office.
The members of the Closs of 1954 appreciate his determination and
professional skill in his efforts to develope in us only those traits which build
loyal and happy citizens who ore strong in mind and body.

Once a month the representatives of the people in our district meet
to determine school policy and to pay the inevitable bills. Left to right:
Raymond Forster, Secretory; Ervin Rasch; Stanley Stoxen, Treasurer; Wm.
Bush; Henry Bierdz, President; Robert Richter, Attorney Raymond Loth; Mr.
Schnurr, Principal; Alfred Fischer.

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Each Tuesday, sixth hour, the members of the Student Council meet
to express their opinions as representatives of various school organizations
and classes in matters pertaining to student activities and government,

Robert Brehm is President and LaDonna Casey acts as Secretary.
Bush is Vice President.

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The Panther Staff is made up of those who have worked on the 1954
year book. Mr. Frank is our advisor. Our Editor is Donna Rasch, with
Marion Stack, Ass't Editor; Audrey Price, Business Mgr.; Leona Hansen and
Ronnie Nicotera, Ass't Mgrs. Left to right, back row: Ronnie Nicotera,
John McDonough, Robert Brehm, Gene Bjerning, Marion Stack, Louise
Kautenberger, Janice Reiter,
Middle row: Leona Hansen, Edythe Bein, Judy Panknin, Marvel Paasch,
Marlene Hoffman,
Front Row: Garden Thor11ton, Beverley Rasch, Donna Rasch, Arlene Seitz,
Mr. Frank in the rear.

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Marquette University
English
History
Physical Education

University of Wisconsin
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State Teachers CoileQe, Kearney,
Nebraska
Wisconsin State Teachers College,
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Bookkeeping
Typing
Civics and Geography

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Whitewater State Teachers College
University of Illinois
University of Iowa
General Business
Shorthand
Office Practice
Office Machines

Milton Colleoe
Marquette University
Physics
History
Social Problems

Universitv of Wisconsin
Coach
Phvsicol Education
Bioloov

Whitewater State T eochers College
Mathematics
Chemistry
Photography

Stout Institute
Home Economics

Wisconsin State College of
Milwaukee
Vandercook College of Music
Bond
Chorus

Universitv of Wisconsin
English
Dramatics

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Physical Education

University of Wisconsin
Stout Institute
Agriculture
lndus.triol Arts

Hunter College, N. Y.
Colum':lia University

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"At her best on skates."

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"Has (I capacity for leadership"

"Quiet, but folks know he's around,''

"Hord Worker"

"Her future Is all mopped out."

"Those dark eves!"

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SENIORS
The Senior Class
school.

Top:
First row:
Gory McDonald, Joe Riesselmon, Bene Barbaro, Gene Bjerning, Bob Brehm, John McDonough,
Lorry Oberhofer, Roger Homholm, Alan Lockey, Mr. Stein

On September 8th the class of '54 returned to Wilmot for their last year of high
All of us were proud to be recognized as Seniors.

At our first class meeting, we hod the election of officers. They ore as follows:
Ronald Nicotera, president; Gene Bjerning, vice president; Marlene Hoffman, secretoryMtreasurer; and John McDonough, student council representative. Mr. Stein, as in the post three
years, was to be our class advisor.
On November 13th we proved to everyone what class spirit and determination can
do. Through hard work, we broke all records for the soles of carnival tickets, and we were
very proud as our king and queen candidates, John McDonough and LoDonna Cosey, were
crowned.

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Second Row:
Marion Stock, Bob Huff, Trudy Bergmork, Arlene Kunz, Louise Kautenberger, Marvel Paasch,
Delores Ammon, Valerie Geisler, Judy Ponknin Donna Rosch, Leona Hansen, Edythe Bein,
Jean Peterson
Front Row:
Joe Pfeffer, Mary Bush, LoDonno Cosey, Roberto Dankert; Nancy Koehn, Nancy Paasch, Joan
Hollenkamp, Marlene Hoffman, Ronnie Nicotera, Audrey Price, Wando Weaver

On December 29th we hod our Senior Formal. The dance was thoroughly enjoyed by
all who attended. The gym was beautifully decorated to the theme of "Silver Bells."
Our Senior Closs Ploy was presented on April 30th before a Jorge and enthusiastic
audience. The ploy was a great success and we would especially like to thank Miss Guion
for her commendable direction of "The Curious Savage.''
We ore looking forward to our Senior Banquet and then to our graduation. At this
time of the year we all begin to realize that our happy days at Wilmot ore numbered. In
our hearts we will aU hate to leave this school which has become a part of our lives and
where we hove hod so many enjoyable times.
The class of '54 would like to toke this opportunity to thank Mr. Schnurr, the faculty,
our advisor, Mr. Stein, and the entire student body for helping to make our days at Wilmot
so profitable and enjoyable.

CLASS COLORS
Blue and White

CLASS FLOWER
Yellow Rose
CLASS MOTTO
So little done, so much to do.

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JUNIORS
The Junior Class
On September 8th 43 Juniors registered for their third year of school thrilled at being
upper dossmen.
ML Knight was appointed as our new class advisor. Everyone was pleased with the
choice. Our new doss officers were chosen as follows: President, Gordon Thornton; vice
president, Jackie Miller; secretory-treasurer, Koren Olson; student council representative,
Edna Otto.
The whole class was determined to come in first when carnival time came around. We
won the poster contest but the Seniors won the ticket soles and we hod to be satisfied with
second place. Our candidates for king and queen were Edna Otto and Gordon Thornton.
Our skit was a take-off on "What's My Line." It received a second place rating.

Top:
First Row:
Richard Wendt, James Oberhofer, Eugene DeBell, Lawrence Poulson, Arthur Prior, Charles
Loth, Leonard Toepper, LeRoy Huebregtse, Gordon Thornton

Second Row:
Mr. Knight, Sondra Scheatten, Mary Ann Dicklin, Susan Pacey, Carleen Behrens, Suzzone
Lenz, June Sherwood, Barbero Rodney, Koren Olson, Marilyn Theide, Lindo Stoudenmoier
Third Row:
Henr_y Smith, Kenneth Elwood, Pat foepper, Judy Bottorff, Joyce Nelson, Marie Crifosi, Caryl
Hockney, Carol Brandes, Nancy Kaskin, Donna Richards, Arlene Seitz.

Front Row:
Donna Weinberg, Gladys Bruenning, Donna Weiler, Margaret Lovesteod, Arlyn Kerkman,
Edna Otto, Sondra Mackenzie, Barbaro Schubert, .Jackie Miller, Audrey Jones.

We were all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our class rings and finally received
them on December 1Oth.
Several members of our class took port in the Mass Bond at Mukwonago, the Mass
Chorus at Union Grove, and the Forensics Contest here.
"The Family Upstairs" was the name of our doss play which was presented on
March 5th. It was well received by both students and adults. We wish to thank Miss
Gu!on and everyone who contributed to its success.
Our Junior Prom was held on May 15th. The gym was cleverly decorated to convey
the theme, "Cinderella's Boll."
A wonderful evening was enjoyed by all.

CLASS COLORS
Blue and Silver

CLASS FLOWER
Lily of the Volley

We are all looking forward to the events to come and our Senior year at Wilmot High.

CLASS MOTTO
It matters not what you ore thought to be but what you ore.

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SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS

SOPHOMORES
The Sophomore Class
On the eighth day of September, 55 Sophomores returned to begin their second year
at Wilmot High.
At our first meeting, Mrs. Miller, our doss advisor, presided while we elected our doss
officers. They are as follows: Harry Huff, president; Ronald Cotes, vice president; Richard
Frank.• secretory~treasurer; Charles Frank, student council representative.
On October 20th, we were happy to welcome the Fres!1men to o party at which we
all became better acquainted. The evening was spent playing games, and dancing.
Our first big event of the year was Homecoming, for which the doss chose Kay Miller
and Swede Sattersten as attendants.
Carnival time soon rolled around and we all tried hard to compete against the other
classes. We were glad to hove Joanne Richter and Everett Benedict as our candidates. We
presented a little skit called "The Former's Daughter," which was enthusiastically received by
the audience.

Top Row:
Left to Right:
Jim Posch, Marjorie Gouger, Janice Reiter, Arlene Laskey, Jock Ellis, Fronk Sexton, Gloria
Perry, Jim Cotes, Jim Minnis, Jerome Holoubek Richard Fronk
Second Row:
Mrs,· Miller, Kay Miller, Sue Bergmork, Morvin Huff, Ronnie Faber, Everett Benedict, Roy
Arndt., Don Swartz, Bill Davis, Don Davis, Ralph Sottersten, Howard Gehrke
Third. Row:

Janet Rogers, Koren Elfers, Roy Pulero, Marco Cironi, Emil Trimarco, Beverly Plattner,
Loraine Stowell, Bob Tilton, Harold Huff, Ronnie Cates, Chuck Fronk, Richard Greskoviok,
Nancy Turner
Fourth Row:
Helen Trigg, Joanne Richter, Judy Oix, Dianne Krubaeck, Dolores Blair, Kathleen Robinson,
Audrey Ranker, Connie Behrens, Audrey Jahns, Pot Ehlert, Laverne Kerkman, Virginia Stock,
Charles Dexter.

Next, was the Christmas party in which Santa and Mrs. Santa Claus handed out the
many presents which were enjoyed by all. Everyone hod a good time.
Our class is very proud of our athletes. Some of our Sophomore boys played on the
"A" team and did an outstanding job. The "B" team also showed their ability by winning
12 out of 15 games played. The Sophomores ore also well represented in the extra-curricular
activities arounc! Wilmot. We toke port in B. A. A., G. A. A., F. F. A., F. H. A., Dramatics
Club and others.
We will be looking forward to next September and our Junior year.

CLASS COLORS

CLASS MOTTO

Gold and Blue

The spokes of knowledge turn
the wheels of success

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JOHN McDONOUGH

LARRY OBERHOFER

BOB HUFF

RONALD NICOTERA

GARY McDONALD

FOOTBALL

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Left to Right:
Top Row:
Coach Bucci, Dennis Piepenburg, Everette Phillips, Don Davis, Joe Riessefmann, Ronnie Nicotera, John McDonough, Gordon Thornton, Lorry Oberhofer, Gene Bjerning, Ass't Coach
Handke
~econd Row:
Bob Tilton, Roy Arndt, Ed Skora, Gil Norstrom, Ronnie Faber, Gary McDonald, Captain Bob
Brehm, Ralph Sottersten, Howard Gerke, Jack Eilts, Donnie Swartz

SENIOR LETTERMEN

Third Row:

Ass't Mgr. Ed Sottersten, Bill Hoose, Richard Fronk, Ray Pulero, Bob Huff, Ronnie Cotes, Dick
Bruening, Everett Benedict, Bob Burnett, Jim Cates, Mgr. Harry Huff.

A lock of reserve strength because of the fact that most of the squad were either Sophomores or Freshmen gave
our football team a rather sod record during the early port of the season. As the boys gained experience, however, the
scores began to change and we closed the season with three wins in the last four games. One of the wins was with Elkhorn
in what was to be the finest performance on the port of the team. Roy Arndt, a Sophomore bock, broke his ankle in the
East Troy game and was out of the line-up for the rest of the season. Coach Bucci called on Ray Pulero and Everett Benedict to fill in for Arndt, and Benny really rose to the occasion as he set up one touchdown with a quarterback sneak and
another with a forward pass to beat Elkhorn on their grid-iron. Ronnie Faber scored one touchdown and "Swede" the other.
Bob Huff hod his big day against East Troy as he dccounted for both scores and Rolph Sottersten hod his big moment as
he registered the only touchdown in our 7-0 win over Burlington as the curtain fell on the season. Arndt thrilled the
crowd with a long run at Antioch for a touchdown which looked for a time as though it might be enough to win, in the
opening game of the season.
Gordon Thornton and Bob Brehm were given mention on the state honor roll by the press as outstanding linemen.
Gordon was a tackle and Bob o guard. Gene Bjerning, John McDonough, Ronnie Nicotera, and Ronnie Cotes sow o great
deal of action in the line with Lorry Oberhofer at center. Don Swartz, Gory McDonald, Jock Ellis and Donald Davis
were ends, Bob Burnett did a lot of work at quarterback and Ted Skora, Bill Hoose, and Bill Davis were reserve bocks and
defensive line-backers,
Mr. Handke carried out his first assignment at Wilmot as assistant coach for football.
The season's record:
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot

6
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Antioch
Lake Geneva
Delavan
Mukwonago

8
38
18

25

Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot
Wilmot

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East Troy
Whitewater
Elkhorn
Burlington

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Our 1953 basketball team won only eight of its 23 go11es during the season but improved steadily throughout thE
season under the coaching of Mr. Bob Handke. We finished sixth in the Southern Lakes conference with a 4-10 record.
This was better than either of the other new entrants in the conference. (Mukwonago and East Troyl.
The boys and their coach reserved the big thrill of the season for the district tournament which was held on the
Wilmot floor. In that tournament, we defeated a good team from Genoa City in the opener, took Clinton (one of the "little sixteen") in the second game, and defeated Williams Bay in the semi-finals. Only a slow start against the Aggies kept
us from taking the tournament, as we outplayed the champions in the lost three quarters of the final game.
To imply that the season's games were dull would be wrong indeed. Even our 2-point defeat in our first game at
Central was a thriller, and our later revenge to the tune of 72 to 54 shows how much the team hod improved at that point
in the season. The scores with Delavan were equally reveal ng: in the first game we were beaten 74 to 34; in the later
game we were beaten 59 to 55 and were actually ahead un~il well into the l~st quarter.
The team loses Captain Gory McDonald, John McDonough, Bob Huff, Bob Brehm, Gene Bje~ning and Allen Lackey
by graduation but hopes for next year look bright as such So,,homores as Don Swartz, Everett Benedict, Roy Arndt, Harry
Huff, and Richard Fronk return.
The season's record:
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMDT
WILMDT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMDT
WILMDT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMDT
WILMDT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT

47
32
42
28
34
46
45
39
27
41
36
30
32
55
72
45
49
41
45

Central
Lake Geneva
Burlington
Alumni
Delavan
Mukwonago
East Troy
Walworth
Union Grove
Whitewater
Elkhorn
Burlington
Lake Geneva
Delavan
Central
Mukwonago
East Troy
Whitewater
Elkhorn

49
65
47
50
74
38
32
57
51
35
77
39
68
59
54
52
34
67
56

Complete scoring statistics:

Tournament:
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT

55
54
57
48

Genoa City
Williams Boy
Clinton

44

Aggies

38
54
60

B. Huff
Swartz
A•ndt

McDonald
McDonough
Bjerning
Brehm
Benedict
Fronk
Skora
H. Huff
Cotes
Lockey
Burnett
TOTALS

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61
51
45
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20
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4
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199
155
105
83
72
58
52
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Coach Bucci's "B'· squad comptee:l the season wit• a very enviable recor::l having
won 15 of their l 8 games
Perhaps their best achievement was their 33 to 30 win over
Lake Geneva's "B" team
This win ended a 36-gome winning streak for tile Lokers. This
team become so popular with our fans that most of the local people come to our games in
time to
them ploy
Their total seas-:m's score was 750 to 620 for the c-.Jponents.
Left
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Skora 1
Jerome Holoubek, Bob Tilton, Jim Cotes.

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su!l was one of the best records ever made by a track team at Wilmot
We compiled 37Y2 points at the Whitewater sectional with four entries qualifying
for the State Meet. The qualifying events were: Captain Don Holladay, Herb Sattersten,
Joey lohodik, and Ronnie Nicotera in the half~mile relay; Bob Brehm in the high jump;
George Schmidt in the high hurdles; and Joey Lohodik in the half-mile run. At Madison, Joey
placed first in the Closs C half-mile in statewide competition.

"W"

During spring activities, we won three meets, lost two, and placed second to Kenosha
in a tri-meet with Kenosha, Central, and Wilmot participating, We took third at the Whitewater sectional, and seventh at the Whitewater Relays.
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Antioch

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WILMOl

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Union Grove

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WILMOT

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W!litewoter

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WILMOT

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Central

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Wilmot 46, Kenosha 68Y2, Centro! 44~,2
Third place at the Whitewater Sectional (37Y2}.
Every boy who is interested in athletics hopes to earn a school letter at some time
before graduation. At Wilmot, each boy who earns a letter in any sport is entitled to be
listed among the members of this club
Many of the present members either hove or will
hove earned several letters befo~e commen::ement ....ay ends their career here.

Seventh place in the Whitewater Relays.
Joey Lohodik, first, Closs C, at Madison.

Left to right, bock row: Ronnie Faber, Ronnie Cates, Bob Burnett, Ronnie Nicotera,
Lorry Oberhofer, Gene Bjernlng, Gory McDonald, Bo~ Huff, Jock Ellis, Bob Brehm, Harry Huff.
Front row: Gordon Thornton, John McDonough, Ed Skora, LeRoy Huibregtse, Rolph Sottersten, Donnie Swartz, Donald Davis, Roy Arndt, Everett Benedict.

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BASEBALL
VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

The 1953 baseball season opened with only two of the regulars of the preceding year
out for the team. These two, Joey Lohodik and Morvin Norstrom, were joined by one other
Senior, Jerry Lynn and a Iorge group of underclassmen, mostly Freshmen. Before the season
hod closed, Coach Bucci and Captain Joey Lohodik hod fashioned o team which hod given
the fans at Wilmot many on inning of good boll against such strong teams as those from
Union Grove, Lake Geneva, Mukwonago and Walworth. They even managed a couple of
wins along the way and ron up a total score for the season which was nearly equal to that
of the opponents. Coach Bucci used two fine Freshmen on the mound most of the innings,
and these two, Don Swartz and Everett Benedict, will be chucking for Wilmot most of the next
four years. Gordon Thornton did enough catching to earn o regular berth for future years
as he relieved Jerry Lynn often behind the plate. Bob Burnett end LeRoy Huibregtse, Jun~
iors and Jock Ellis, Ronnie Faber, and Bill Davis, Freshmen; mode up the rest of the regular
line·up. Bob Huff, Jerry Lynn, Don Swartz, and Ronnie Faber were most successful with
the bot and should furnish plenty of offensive power for 1954.
The season's record:
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT
WILMOT

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Lake Geneva
Waterford
Mukwonago
East Troy
Walworth
Union Grove
Aggies

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10
9

15
6

To promote school spirit and to cheer the teams on to v:ctory requires a great deal
of planning and preparation, This task falls to girls who ore either chosen by their sponsor
or selected by the students themselves. The task of cheering at the games, at pep rallies,
end of preparing material for skits falls to the girls pictured on this and the following page.
Most of the work is done by the Senior girls who ore largely responsible for activities in general and for the training of the new-comers.
During the football season Louise Koutenberger, LaDonno Cosey, and Cindy Kleeb,
all Seniors, were assisted by Koren Clson, Donna Richards, Carleen Behrens, and Sandy
Mackenzie, who ore Juniors.
For basketball, the three Seniors were assisted by Koren Olson, a Junior, and Sue
Bergmork, o Sophomore. These five were awarded cheerleader's letters for the year.
The "8" squad cneerleaders (next page J were Carleen Behrens, Koren Elfers, Sheila
McMullan, and Janis Reiter for the Sophomores who alternated cheering each week with the
Freshmen, Frances Copper, Wendy Silvosy, Sandra Davis, and Judy Jones.
The members of the "A" squad received new uniforms for the bosektboll season which
were designed and made by Mrs. Miller of the Home Economics Deportment. The skirts were
of red felt, medium length, and quite full. They were worn with block turtle~neck sweaters.

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Left to Right: Sheila McMullen, Janke Reiter, Carleen Behrens, Koren Elfers

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The members of all four classes ore represented in the marching band.
The Otf1cers Corps is mode
a group of
necessary leadership qualities.
must hove
in most cases two years
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minded bond student:; w:.o have the
at lost one year of bon~ experience and
the bond ship shape, so to speak

time shows at each home game football game.

They presented half-

They also marched in Burlington for the

big May Day celebration and at Whitewater for the music festivaL

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the bond on all marching occasions. Joan Hollencomp is the Drum Major and Artyn Kerkman is the Head Majorette.

The Concert Bond is mode up by the joining of the Junior and Senior Bands.

They hove

practiced hard for the annual spring concert held in the school gym and also for the Whitewater Music Contest

Left to right: Donna Swartz, Shirley LaFayette, Joan Hollencomp,
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membe:s only those students who are advance:::! enough to play the

music and who are willing to come ts all the home basketball games

They did a fine jvb

This group is composed cf girls from all classes, the onl)/ requirement being that they like to

this year onnd were reworded bv being asked to ploy on two of the four nights of the basket-

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and at the Spring Conce1t.

The girls song at Burlington; at the Christmas party, ot tne Wi<itewater Music Contest

Swing Bond is composed of band members who ploy instruments which ore suitable to swing

The boys chorus is composed of boys hom all of the classes

bond arrangements.

join and toke port in be singing.

The "Many Moods Orchestra", as this group is called, played at the

.;t.ny '~oy who · .. ;s~es to, may

The grO,Jp song ct the S;:mn;J Concert

Carnival, Christmas Party, P. T. A., at Burlington for a Christmas Concert, and for exchange

organized this year and is getting new members steadilv.

concerts between the schools of our conference.

in their singing.

Th:s group was

A.:..ldrey Price accompanies the boys

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The Mixed Chorus is a group of selected students chosen from the Girls' Chorus and ti-Le
Boys' Chorus.

They sang at our s~ring concert and presented some fine selections.

The Massed Bond memSers ore selected by o committee to re;::resent our bond in the Massed
Bond Concerts at Mukwonago on the first of Fe~ruary.

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in Union Grove on March I.

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They sang at two concerts

RESULTS OF SOLO CONTEST AT WHITEWATER

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The local chapter of this national organization meets once each three weeks in order that
members may enjoy educational programs as well as worth-while trips or projects all of
which ore promoted by the organization with the home as the central theme.
The officers are;
Edythe Bein, Pres.; Jean Peterson, VMPres.; Marvel Paasch, Sec.MTreas; and Cindy Kleeb,

This national organization is open for membership to boys taking Vocational Agriculture
who ore successfully carrying on some approved form project. The organization promotes and
encourages many activities such as stock judging, educational trips, public speaking, athletics,
and singing. The judging team this year took port in on invitational meet at Waukesha
where they placed fifth, with Gory McDonald getting a first; and at the State meet at Madison
where the team received o superior rating. The club also attended the International Livestock Show at Chicago, and are entitled to attend the state Convention at Green Lake. For
pictures of the judging team see page 65.
The pfficers ore: Joe Reisselmon, Pres.; Bob Huff, V-Pres.; Everett Benedict, Sec.; Bob Tilton, Trees.; Don Davis, St. Council; and Gory McDonald, reporter.

A year-round intramural program is promoted by this association and practically every girl
in school tokes port in either intramural or interMcloss sports. Such games as volleyball,
basketball, and relays furnish healthful exercise and brisk competition all during the school
year.
The officers are: Leona Hansen, Pres.; Donna Richards, V-Pres.; Janice Reiter, Sec.-Trees.;
and LaDonna Cosey, St. Council.

Any boy in school who is interested in sports or in the promotion of a sports program is
entitled to join this association and to participate in the intramural program. Beside the
regular varsity sports, the boys play touch-football, basketball, volleyball and softball during
appropriate seasons of the year. Regularly scheduled games ore played and the results
recorded toward the winning of o championship plaque or trophy by the class having the
most recorded points.
The officers ore: John McDonough, Pres.; Gordon Thornton, Y·Pres.; Gene Bjerning, Sec.;
and Bob Brehm, St. Council.

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There ore about 150 pupils registered in the ten commercial courses offered at Wilmot on.::J
at least one half of the Juniors and Seniors so registered are in one way or another associated
with the Commercial Club. The most regular attendants at the meetings are those who are
on either the School Paper Staff or the Annual Stoff.

Mr_ Alby's Camero Club has proven to be
more popular of the school clubs.
Hardly an activity period goes by without some
members of this group be:ng engaged
in some activity of picture development or enlargement in the "dark room." The Annual
Staff is indebted to Mr. Alby and to the members of this club for many of the pictures found
in this book.

The officers are: Jean Peterson, Pres.; Karen Olson, V-Pres.; Joyce Nelson, Sec.; and Mary
Bush, Student CounciL

The club officers ore: Jim Oberhofer, Pres.; LoDonno Cosey, V.-Pres.; Louise Koutenberger,
Sec.; and Carleen Behrens, St. Council

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atmosphere promoted through the use of pen-pals in foreign lands and the imitation of continental customs through the use of moving pictures and records,
The officers are· Koren Olson, Pres.; Sandy Mackenzie, V. Pres.; Barbara Rodney, Sec.Trees.; and Marie Crifosi, St. Council.

Page Fifty-six

Miss Guion offers members of this club special training in dramatic acting and the club took
port in the district one-act ploy contest at Mukwonago where they received a "C' rating.
The members also staged an appropriate play for our annual Christmas party. Besides the
art of acting and the study of the drama, the members spend same time studying moke-.up.
The Club officers ore: Jean Peterson, Pres.; Beverly Rosch, Sec.; and Jean Peterson, Student
Council.

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Each month the school publication, THE PANTHER, is carefully edited on::l sold to eager
readers
LaDonno Casey, editor in chief, has done a fine piece of work the post year in
formulating the policy for, and assigning work to, her staff of helpers. This group together
with the Annual Stoff visited the offices of the Milwaukee Journal in April and the editors
and businesss managers also attended the Jourolism conference at Madison in Octo~er in quest
of information about publications.

Scince has long sought a fair definition as to just how to tell when a person is "crazy" This
play, portraying some of the antics of a group of "inmates" does nothing to clarify any
scientific offerings, but it certainly proved highly entertaining to a Iorge crowd on the eve~
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Since the library is now joined to the assembly it has proven very popular with the students
os a study and reading room
With the addition of more shelving and many new· books,
Mrs. Pinzi and her library helpers hove spent many hours classifying and cataloguing the
reading and reference materials. Librarians exercise a general supervision over the people
using the library and our students generally have been co-operative in creating the proper
atmosphere for study.

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"The Family Upstairs" was staged March 5 by a cost of Juniors who did a splendid job of
portrc;Jying a mother's strategy in marrying her daughter off to some eligible mole. Complications arise when the mother misinterprets the family's financial condition and nearly frightens the quarry away but the curtain finds the young couple happily planning their marriage.

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DAUGHTER OF AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Donna Rosch was chosen by the members of the
Senior Closs to compete for the scholarship and
other awards offered to Seniors who hove out··
standing characteristics of patriotism, loyalty, responsibility, and dependability,

Mr. Gus Newmann and Mr. Hermon Fronk
hove been in charge of the operation of the physical plant at Wilmot High School for some time
and have done a top-notch job, but the students
here appreciate more their genial and helpful attitude toward the many small jobs they ore called
on to do as o matter of accommodation to all
of us. We wish to use the Annual to soy, "Thank
you" to them.

FORENSICS
Our school was selected as one of the host schools
in forensics for the Southern lakes Conferenc£
this year. The students pictured below took port
and Potty Dicklin and Dewey Mathews rated
"A" which entitled them to compete in the sectional meet at Fort Atkinson where eoch of them
received o "C" rating.

BUS DRIVERS
The Dix Bus Service of Solem has served our
school well over o period of some ten years and
we think there is no better service onywhre.
Wilmot High School was one of the very first
schools in the State to, offer bus service to pupils
from a distance and our methods hove been
widely copied by other rural schools of Wisconsin.
In short, the Dix Bus Service and Wilmot High
School hove pioneered and grown up together in
the matter of student transportation.

Pictured above, left to right, Bock row: Marge
Weaver, Dewey Mathews, Dione Kruboeck, Potty
Dicklin, Jerry Mizzen, He:nz Kaiser, Judy PonkFront row: Wendy Silvosy, Edna Otto, Susan
Rausch, Beverly Rosch, Carleen Behrens, Marie
Crofosi.

F. F. A JUDGING
TEAM

SPADE AND SPOON
Each graduating class selects a Junior boy and a
Junior girl as recipients of the spade and spoon,
which is passed down from year to year. The
selections ore mode on the basis of school citizenship. Donna and Ronnie were so honored by the
Class of 1953.

Page Sixty-four

Pictured here are Mr. Knight
with Bob Huff and Gary McDonald, the Senior members of
his stock judging team, being
congratulated by Joe Reisseiman, F. F. A. President, after
gaining a superior rating at the
State Meet.

Page Sixty-five

SENIOR INDEX
DELORES AMMON
2-3-4

F. H. A

GENE BARBARO
Transfer to Wilmot 3; lntramurols 4.

EDYTHE BEIN
lntromurols 1-2-3-4; G. A. A. l-2-3-4; F. H. A.
1-2-3-4, Vice-pres. 3, Pres. 4; Girls' Chorus 3-4;
Mixed Chorus 3; Dramatics Club 3; Student
Council 3; Class Ploy 3; Pep Club 3; Annual Stoff
4; Paper Stoff 4.

LA DONNA CASEY

''ANCY KOEHN

Transfer from Wilmot 2; Transfer to Wilmot 3;
G. A. A. l -3-4: St. Council 4; F. H. A. 1-3-4;
lntramurols 1-3-4; Camero Club 3-4: Vice- pres.
4; Dramatics Club 3; Pep Club 3: Sec-Trees. 3;
Commercial Club 3-4; Paper Staff 3-4: Editor 4;
Girls' Chorus J -3; Mixed Chorus 3; Cheerleader
l-3-4; Class Ploy 3-4; Annual Stoff 4; Carnival
Queen 4; Closs Officer J

ARLENE KUNZ

ROBERTA DANKERT

lntramurols 1-2-3-4; G A A. 1-2-3-4; F. H. A
1-2-3-4; Cheerleader l; Color Guard 2; Bond 3;
Majorette 3

NAI'-lcY PAASCH

Transferred from Burlington 3; Girls' Chorus 3-4,
Mixed Chorus 3-4; Paper Stoff 4; Commercial
Club 4; Library Club 3-4; Secretory 4.

VALERIE GIESLER

ALAN LACKEY

TRUDY BERGMARK

Girls' Chorus 3-4; Mixed Chorus 3,· F. H. A
1-2 .. 3-4; lntramurols 2-3; Pep Club 1-2-3-4;

Transfer to Wilmot 4; Track 4; Basketball 4;
lntromurals 4; Boys' Chorus 4; Class Play 4;
Mixed Chorus 4; Massed Chorus 4

Transfer to Wilmot 3; Commercial Club 3--4;
Paper Staff 4, Bus. Mgr. 4; F. H. A. 3-4; G . A. A
3-4; lntrcmurals 3-4

B. A. A. 1-2-3-4; lntromurals l-2-3 .. 4.

ROGER HAMHOLM

jEAN PETERSON
G. A. A 1-2-3-4; F H A. 1--2··3-4: Vice-pres. 4;
Dramatics 4: President 4; Student Council Rep.
3-4; Commercial Club 3-4: Pres. 4; Class Sec. &
Trees. 2; Bond 3-4; Closs Ploy 3; lntramurols 3;
Paper Stoff 4; Pep Club 3; Closs Play Director 4

GARY McDONALD

GENE BJERNING
B. A. A. 1-2-3-4: Sec. 4; Spanish Club 1-2-3;
Camera Club 1-2-3; Pep Club 3; Class Vice-pres,
2-4; Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Track
l-2 .. 3-4; Closs Play 3-4; Carnival Candidate 2;
Annual Stoff 4; "W" C!ub 3-4; Paper Stoff 4;
lntromurols 1-2-3-4

BONNIE BRANDES
Pep Bond 2-3-4; Concert Bond 1-2-3-4; Marching Band l-2-3-4; Swing Bond 3--4; F. H. A.
1 -2-3-4; G. A A 1-2-3-4; lntromurals 1-2-3-4;
Dramatics Club 3; Girl's Chorus 2 .. 3

LEONA HANSEN
G. A. A 1-2-3-4: Vice-pres. 3, Pres. 4; F H.
A. 1 -2-3-4; Dramatics Club 3: Pres. 3; Mixed
Chorus 1-2-3-4; Girls' Chorus 1-2-3-4; Solos l-23-4; Bond 1-4; Pep Club 3; Massed Chorus
2-3-4; lntromurols 1--2-3-4; Annual Staff 4;

T ronsfer to Wilmot 3; Football 3~4; Basketball
3-4: Copt. 4; Track 3; Pep Club 3; B. A. A
3~4; F. F. A. 3-4: Reporter 4; lntramurols 3;
Prom King 3; Baseball 4

AUDREY PRICE

Paper Stoff 3-4.

MARLENE HOFFMAN
Swing Bond 3--4; Pep Bond l-2-3-4; Concert Bond
1-2-3-4; Solo J-2-3; F. H. A. 1-2-3-4; G. A. A.
2-3-4; Intramural;; 2-3-4; Closs Play 3; Closs
Play 4; Closs Sec.-Trees 4; Pep Club 3; Annuo!
Stoff 4; Student Council 4

JOHN McDONOUGH
B. A. A J -2-3-4: Pres. 4; Student Council 4;
Football 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; lntramurols 1-2-3-4; "W" Club 3-4; Photo Club 2-3;
Spanish Club 3; Pep Club 3; Mixed Chorus 3;
Bond l; Carnival King 4; Annual Stoff 4; Dramatics 3

JOAN HOLLENCAMP
BOB BREHM
B. A. A. 1-2-3,4, Vice-pres. 3; Student Council
1-2-3-4, Pres. 4; Football J-2-3-4, Captain 4;
Basketball 1-2-3~4; Track 1-2-3-4; "W'' Club 23-4; Photo Club 2-3; Mixed Chorus 3; Intramurals l-2-3-4; Spanish Club 1-2-3; Class Ploy
3; Class Ploy 4; Annual Stoff 4; Pep Club 3;

Dramatics 3

G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; F. H. A l-2-3 -4; Bond 3-4;
Majorette 3; Drum Major 4; C!ass Ploy 3; Prom
Queen 3; Girls' Chorus l; lntrOmurols 1-2--3-4

BOB HUFF
Transfer to Wilmot 3, F. F. A. 3.4: Vice-pres. 4;
B. B. A. 3-4; Football 4; Basketball 3-4; Boseboll 3-4; Track 3; lntromurols 3-4; Closs Play
3-4; Bond 3

ROBERT BURNETT

LOUISE KAUTENBERGER

Transfer to Wilmot 2; B. A A. 2-3-4; Football
3-4, Baseball 2-3-4; Basketball 2-3-4; Spanish
Club 2-3; Camero Club 3; Pep Club 3; Track 3-4

Transfer to Wilmot 2; G. A A l-2-3-4; F. H. A.
2-3-4; lntromurols 2-3-4; Camero Club 3-4: Sec.
and Trees. 4; Pep Club 3; Commercial Club 4;
Paper Stoff 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Cheerleader
2-3-4; Annual Stoff 4; Carnival Queen 3; Dramatics Club 2-3: Sec and Trees. 3; Class Ploy 4

RONALD NICOTERA
Bond l-2-3-4: Copt. 4; Track 1-2-3-4: Copt. 4;
Closs President 4; Moss Bond 3-4; Moss Chorus
2-3-4; Closs Ploy 3-4; Mixed Chorus l-2-3-4:
Pres. 4; Boys' Chorus 2-3-4; Pep Club 3; B A. A.
1-2-3-4; Football J -4; Annual Stoff 4

CINDY KLEEB
Transfer to Wilmot 2; G. A A. 2-3-4; F. H. A.
2-3-4; Commercial Club 3-4; Photo Club 2-3-4;
Dramatics Club 4; Student Council 4; Cheerleader 2-3-4; Paper Stoff 3-4; Pep Club 3; Closs
Ploy 4

lntramurols 3-4; F. H. A. 1-2~3-4; Library Club
3; Paper Stoff 4; Annual Stoff 1-4: Bus. Mgr. 4;
Class Ploy 3; Bond 2-3-4: Sec. 3; Girls' Chorus 3;
Ar:c. Bovs' Chorus 4; Massed Chorus 4; Pep
Ban:J 4

DONNA RASCH
Closs Sec. 1; Paper Staff 1 -2-4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4:
Sec. 3; F. H. A. 1-2-3-4: Pres. 3; Spanish Club
1-2; Commercial Club 4; Closs Vice-Pres. 3;
Annual Staff 2-4: Editor 4; Bond 2-3; Spade 3;
D. A. R. 4; Carnival Queen 2; lntramurals 1-23-.d; Pep Club 3

JOE RIESSELMAN
F. F. A. 1-2-3-4: Pres. 4; B. A. A. 4; lntromurols
L2-3-4; Baseball 4: Mgr.; Football 4

LARRY OBERHOFER
B. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Football 3-4; lntromurals
1-2-3-4; "W' Club 4; Photo Club 2-3; Mixed
Chorus 3; Pep Club 3; Dramatics 3; Homecoming King 4

MARY BUSH
G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; F. H. A 1-2-3-4; Commercial
Club 4; Student Council 4; Photo Club 3-4; Bond
1-2-3-4; Pep Club 3; lntromurals 1-2-3-4; Student Council 4, Vice-pres; Chorus 2-3; Mixed
Chorus 2-3; Concert Band 1-2-3-4; Pep Bond
1-2-3-4; Marching Bond l-2-3-4; Solo 1-2-3-4

JOE PFEFFER

MARION STACK
G. A A. 1-2-3-4; F. H. A. 1-2·3-4; Pep Club 3;
lntromurols 1-2-3-4; Class Sec. 3; Annual Staff
4; Closs Ploy 4; Band 3; Solo 3

MARVEL PAASCH

WANDA WEAVER

Pep Club 3; F. H. A. l-2-3-4: Sec.-Trees. 4;
Peper Stoff 4; Annual Stoff 4.

F. H. A 1-2-3.4; G A. A 1-2-3-4; Bond 3;
Commercial Club 3-4; Class Ploy 3-4; Carnival
Play 3; Paper Stoff 4

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CLASS WILL
We the Senior class of 1954, having been de:lared by our impartial board of investigators as of un·
sound mind, unpredictable attitudes, impossible ideos, with o memory rating of 0, do hereby bequeath all
our property real and unreal, imaginary and otherwise as follows:
Delores Ammon wills her studious ways to Phyllis Crifosi.
Gene Barbaro wills his muscles to Chorley Lovely
Edythe Bein wills her ability to have a good and loud time anywhere she goes to Caryl Hackney.
Trudy Bergmork wills her purplish blue slacks to anyone big enough to wear them.
Gene Sjerning wills his photogenic mind to Charley Dexter.
Bonnie Brandes wills her soft saxophone playing to Arlyn Kerkman.
Bob Brehm wills his ability to be on experimental chemist to any person who wonts to destroy the Science
Deportment.
Bob Burnett wills his boisterous personality to anyone loud enough to deserve it.
Mary Bush leaves her ability to sing, ploy the violin, and to catch cockroaches in seventh hour English class
to Sandy Mackenzie.
La Donna Cosey wills her rousing personality to Agnes Kraemer.
Roberto Dankert leaves with the honor of having enough credits to quit at the end of the first semester
to anyone who can accomplish the feat.
Valerie Giesler wills her artistic abilities to anyone who desires them.
Roger Homholm wills his cool, calm, collected thoughts to Barbaro Rodney.
Leona Hansen wills her ability to ploy her accordion and to sing at school functions to anyone worthy 'Of the
job.
Marlene Hoffman wills her big brown eyes to any poor Junior who has bod eyesight.
Joan Hollencomp wills her ability to leave three Seniors stuck in Twin Lakes on a school day to anyone
who is driving the day of Senior class ploy try-outs.
Louise Kautenberger wills her liveliness and her cute figure to Lindo Studemeyer, and her cheerleoding outfit
to Carleen Behrens.
Nancy Koehn wills her Naturally curly brown hair to Jo Malanowski.
Bob Huff wills his basketball and acting ability to his brother Harry.
Nancy Paasch wills her ability to "belt you one" to any muscle bound undercloss man.
Arlene Kunz and Cindy Kleeb will their writing ability to anyone who con afford the six cent air moil stomps.
AI Lackey wills his basketball, singing, trumpet playing, and dancing ability to any cool Junior.
Gary McDonald wills his ability to become prom king and basketball captain and all around good guy to anyone who transfers here in their Junior year.
John McDonough wills his weekly weekend trips to Chicago in that hot rod Ford, to anyone who finds o
girl there.
Marion Stock wills her ability to start in third, go up hills in first, leave the emergency brake on, and to
drive down sidewalks to any young competent driver, lucky to get o license.
Donna Rosch leaves the exclusiveness of the cutest, nicest, most liked, only girl in Physics doss to any Junior
girl who thinks she doesn't hove any hard subjects.
Konnie Nicotera wills his physics book to anyone who will toke it.
Lorry Oberhofer wills the book, "How to Get Along w:th Teachers," to his cousin Peanuts.
Marvel Paasch wills her ability to get on executive job in a bonk to Frances Copper.
Judy Ponknin wills her boss clarinet to Audrey Jahns, and her ability to get along with people to Judy Oix.
Jean Peterson wills her "grace to blush" and to dream to Dennis Peipenburg.
Joe Pfeffer leaves o volume of "How to Get Along With Girls" to oil timid souls, and his impromptu naps
in class to anyone who con get away with them.
Audrey Price wills her fast moving Chevey to Leroy Huibregtse.
Joe Riesselmon wills his weekly trips to Kenosha for the lunchroom and his title of "doll" to his little brother
John.
Wando Weaver leaves school to go to the Wilmot Telephone office.
To Mr. Schnurr the Senior Closs leaves o somewhat deserted office and many thanks for all the things you've
done for us.
To the Juniors we leave the book, "How to Become Seniors in Three Easy Years" and a very prosperous
Senior year.
To the Sophomores we leave all the fun and good times we hod putting on our Junior Class Ploy and Prom.
To the Freshmen we leave the advice of keeping up With your work and still being able to hove fun.
To Mr. Alby we will the job of taking pictures for next year's annual and the job of being cheerleader for a
girls' volleyball team.
To Mr. Brice goes thanks for the many letters of reCommendation he has so diligently written for us.
To Mr. Conitz we will prospects for a bigger and better bond.
To Mr. Stein we will the peace of mind at carnival time, so he con sit around and enjoy it.
To Mr. Fronk we will some new typewriters, so he con help type up next year's annual.
To Mrs. Miller we leave the future of looking forward to a Junior Class Ploy and Prom.
To Miss Wilson we will a book on the "Rules and Regulations of Girls' BasketbalL"
To Miss Gumm we will a more talented art class.
To Mrs. Pinzi we will a quiet library with all the books turned in on time.
To Miss Guion we will' the peace of mind of not having to look forward to our 4th and 7th hour English
Classes.
To Mr. Handke we leave the pleasant memories of the "Squads ·Of '54."
To Mr. Bucci we leave the prospect of a winning "D" string.
To Mr. Knight we leave hopes that the Junior Closs will win the CarnivaL

CLASS PROPHECY
June 3, 1964
Dear Marvel:
Hi there! I'm in sort of a reminiscing mood. Just think ten years ago today we graduated from
good old Wilmot. I've decided to spend this afternoon writing to you and om including some newspaper
clippings I've collected over the years about our old classmates.
movies.

Here's a clipping that really surprised me. Delores Ammon has become o great star in the old T. V.
Here's what the dipping said: "Small town girl becomes great star."

Did you hear about these fellos? Bob Brehm, Gene Bjerning and AI Lockey hove s~tarfecf o business of
their own. The ad says: BLB Destruction Company. Con do any job! Their slogan is "We put it up, the
wind blows it dciwn." The boys were looking for a new man and finally found on expert nail driver who
works with his eyes shut. His nome is Larry Oberhofer.
Hove you read this clipping? "Two girls go to North Pole to open another Snack Shack." The two
girls ore Marion Stock and Joan Hollencomp. Their specialty is selling Eskimo Pies to the Eskimos.
There are some items in the society ports of the local papers about our classmates. Trudy Bergmark
has married Roy and they have a set of twin boys. Arlene Kunz is now Arlene Luz and Fronk is out of
service. Cindy Kleeb married Roy and they ore living in Japan. Nancy Koehn is also married and is still
living in Twin Lakes. LoDonno Cosey has finally settled down to George and they ore living in o tent in the
Arabian Desert. La Donna keeps busy chasing the little Schmidts around the sand dunes.
I saw in the paper where Ronnie Nicotera's band is playing at Ciro's. Featured in his bond is Leona
Hansen, vocalist, who has mode quite a nome for herself. Audrey Price is on the piano. Judy Ponknin is
blaring away on the boss clarinet.
Another clipping I sow was: "Soldiers Entertained." The article was about our old friends Mary Bush
and Louise Koutenberger. They were modeling gross skirts for the soldiers in Greenland. They make quite
a team.
Here's one that always makes me laugh: "Does your wife beat you every night, refuse to support you?
She does? GOOD! Drop in and see me as soon os possible and arrange for one of my quick, easy-payment
confidential divorces. Low rates, discounts for groups. John McDonough, Shystero or Attorney at Low, Brazil."
In the sports pages I sow a picture of Gene Barbaro and Joe Riesselmann.
wrestle (each other) at the garden. Bob Burnett will broadcast the match.

They ore scheduled to

Roger Homholm has entered o new profession. He is in Paris designing women's fashions. He makes
the pions and his very successful artist Bonnie Brandes draws them. When the plans ore done his chief seamstress Marlene Hoffman cuts and sews the fashions. According to Senior girls around Wilmot they ore a
great team.
Jean Peterson has become principal of the new Silver Lake Grode School.
her secretory and Wando Weaver is at the switchboard taking the many calls
Wando has been chief operator in Wilmot but quit to help Jean.

She has Robert Dankert os
that the school receives.

Bob Huff and Gory McDonald hove entered the plumbing business. If you have trouble they ore the
men to see. Their slogan is: "We guarantee to stop all leaks in pipes." Knowing those two they probably
stop up the pipes, too.
Joe Pfeffer has become o well known New York psychologist. He specializes in love problems. He
also helps animals. Nancy Paasch hod o neurotic dog that was taking treatments. The dog was cured in
seven treatments and now Nancy has gone to Northern Wisconsin where she and her hubby live.
there.

Valerie Geisler has graduated from Northwestern University and is now o permanent cheerleader
She is doing o wonderful job keeping up the school spirit.
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Donna Rosch visited me lost week at my Loan Company. She and George wont to buy o trailer and
needed some extra cosh to swing it. I was glad to help mv. old friend out. She asked my husband and me
to go along on the trailer trip but we ore too busy getting .!?ur loans bock.
Well, Marvel, I must close but before I do I wont ·to·- soy I was glad to hear that you ore still working
in the Silver Lake Bonk and have a new home on the lake. I hope you and Fronk will be pleased with the
new location.
Sincerely,
Edythe Bein

Page Seventy-one

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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES

B~ors~
581 0 Seventh Avenue

from

Kenosha, Wis

Glasby's Beach Barbecue

HEADQUARTERS FOR OFFICE EQUIPMENT
AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES
PORTABLE AND STANDARD TYPEWRITERS

Hickory Barbecued Ribs

Chicken

Beef and Pork

Convenient Terms

Steak

French Fried Shrimp

Kenosha 4-2193

TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN

Fox Valley Florists

Silver Lake State Bank

Wilmot, Wisconsin
Phone Wilmot 14

Silver Lake 1 Wisconsin

Small Enough to Serve You
BETTER
Lorge Enough to Serve you
BEST

THE BANK SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
BUILT

We Telegraph
We Deliver

Flowers

MEMaER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
CORPORATION

You will like our flowers too

Page Seventy-two
Page Seventy .three

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HOLTDORF ELECTRIC

If you want the Best in Anything

Compliments of

for Your Table in Groceries

COMPANY

or Meats

Silver Lake, Wisconsin

shop at

Electric Appliances

The State Bank

Wiring
RICHTER'S

Of Antioch

Silver Lake, Wisconsin

A. E. HOLTDORF

A. 0. FIEGEL

Groceries, Meats, Dry Goads

Phone Wilmot

77~J~2

NOTICE TO BOOKHOLDERS
PLEASE READ

HANK'S
The publishing of this yearbook, which is placed in your hands each year,
entails a great deal of work ond costs several thousands of dollars. The
various firms who carry ads in this book are using this means of supporting
our school ond of making possible the publication of this annual. Therefore, Wilmot High School would appreciate it, if, through your purchases
throughout the year, you would give these firms who have designated themselves as Wilmot supporters, the benefit of your business whenever it is
possible for you to do so.

Routes U.S. 41 and Illinois 120
Phones Maj. 514 and Ont. 3286

Waukegan, Illinois

HENRY VOGLER, Phop.
The Panther Staff takes this opportunity to thank each and all of the advertisers in this year's book, and to thank you, the holder in advance for your
cooperation in patronizing these various firms.
1

Page Seventy~fout

Page

Seventy-f~ve

(O'f

ART'S PAINT STORE

MUSIAL'S TAVERN
LOUISE AND TOM

Point, Wallpaper and
Supplies

Choice Beer, Wines and

Phone Antioch 320

Liquors

LAKEWAY PACKING CO.
Highway 50 · 4 Miles from Kenosha

Smoked and Fresh Meats

406 Lake Street
In Postoffice Bldg.

BEN FRANKLIN STORE

Home Made Sausage
Antioch

Illinois

On West Side of Lower Twin Lakes

Antioch, Illinois

Phone 2~4233

Wisconsin

24 Ho:..:r Towing Service

6219

PELTIER FURNITURE

RAY'S
SHEL.L SERVICE STAT ION

Complete Home Furnishers

RAY TOFT, Prop.

~

22nd Ave.

KEULMAN
Watches

JEWELRY

Diamonds

Jewelry

Antioch, Illinois

Batteries and Tires

Kenosha, Wis.

Phone 5133

MARIANNE'S

Apparel

R. C. A Television

Antiques

Gifts

Antioch, Illinois

Phone Antioch 55J
Corner of Lake St. and Main
Ant1och, Illinois

"SENO'S FEED STORE"
SCHRECK'S SPORT SHOP

COLONI;\L
FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERING

With Your Feeds

Rod, Reel and Gun Repair

Custom Mode Furniture

Seno's Concentrates for Poultry 1

Trevor Phone 3344

BUNNY'S HUT
Delores Ludwig, Mgr

Feed Grinding and Molasses Mixed

"That Glass and Red Wood Eating
Place on Hwy. 50 near Cooper Rd."
Molts

Sodas

-

51 ip Covers, Draperies
Refinishing, Cabinet Work

Hogs and Cattle

Trevor, Wisconsin

Slodes Corners, Wisconsin

"Buy from o Sportsman"

Slodes Corners, Wisconsin

Luick Ice Cream

Phone Wheatland 3-L

Phone Wheatland 30F

C. J. RYBA

6:00 P M.

WEE HOPE GRILL
T

General Repair
Tire
Ph. Wheatland 30R

Page Seventy~six

THE LEADER STORE

RUETER'S BAKERY

Brake Service
Batteries

200 AM.

Compliments of

ROUNDY'S MOTOR SERVICE

Hwy. 50, Kenosha, Wisconsin

H. Chemerow

Phone 2-3984
3526 Roosevelt Rd.
Kenosha, Wis.

Hamburgers and Malteds

"Famous for Danish Kringles' 1

Chicken-in-a-Basket and Shrimp
Daily

Slades Corners, Wis.

Kenosha

Wisconsin

Page Seventyseven

{05

Congratulations

Phone 4-409 J

Congratulations Closs of '54
and

ELSIE GAIL'S FLOWER SHOP

PASADENA GARDENS
Best Wishes
Cater to weddings, parties, banquets

Scheibe

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Patio, Jr

Studio

Cocktails and Dancing

and Baby Showers
620-59th St.

For Fine Photography after your
graduation-be it portrait, wedding, or candid, please keep us in
mind.
The Studio

is

Air

"Artificial Flowers and Gifts"
Loon of Table Decorations for Weddings

FOLLY TURKEY FARM

Conditioned

Best Wishes Class of '54

Roosted- Ready-to-Serve

for your comfort

SHANTYTOWN

Turkey Foods
Phone

1244-W

548h Chestnut St.

Kenosha, Wis

Trevor
Burlington

Trevor

Phone 8558

STAR SHELL SERVICE
JULIUS URBAN

Compliments of

Custom Tailoring
Cleaning

Burlington National Bank

Wisconsin

Wilmot Rd.

-

Hwys. 41 and 43

Men and Women

Pressing

2230 Roosevelt Rd.

Remodeling
Kenosha,

Wis

Shell Lubrication
Firestone Products
Tune-up and Repairing
Phone 2156

"The Bonk That Makes You Feel at Home"
J

Burlington, Wisconsin

Peterson Linoleum and Paint Center

Y. DeFatte
Manager

Wallpaper - Wall Tile
"For That Portable You'll Want"
Member of the F. D. I. C.

SINGER SEWING MACHINE

6310

5821 6th Ave.
Phone 7424

Floor Coverings

Sold and Installed
22nd Avenue

Kenosha, Wis
Phone 25045

Kenosha, Wis

Page Seventy-eight
Page Seven'ty-nine

?

Compliments of

WAGNER

Compliments of

AND

the

JURANEK

TREVOR FEED COMPANY

"Good Clothes Always"

B & K SHOE STORE

Burlington, Wis.

Phone l 00

Good Shoes for the Entire Family
for over 30 years

Home of Clipper-Croft Clothes

706 Geneva Street

Feeds

Burlington

L E E N.

Fertilizer
Seeds

Coal

Compliments of
M E I NH A R D T

Burl tngton, Wisconsin

Phone Trevor 2411
Wisconsin

Trevor

Wisconsin

H E R R M A N
EVANS LUMBER CO.

JEWELER

Elgin

Hamilton

Compliments of

Bulovo

IMPLEMENT
JOHN EVANS & SON

Bui Iding Materials
John Deere Farm Equipment

Burlington, Wisconsin

Granat Diamonds
51 9 Chestnut St

SCHMIDT

COMPANY

L J. STANG

Eterno-Matic

Solem, Wisconsin

Salem, Wisconsin

Wisconsin's Finest Food

WORKS, INC.
Box 431

THE

WHITE

OAKS

German-American Restaurant
KATiE RUNKEL, PROP.

Chos. and Em's
CITIZENS STATE BANK
"YOUR BEST BUSINESS FRIEND"
GEC-ICA CITY

WISCONSIN

Burlington, Wisconsin

2 miles south of Burlington on Hwy. P

Compliments of
THE OLD TOWN PUMP
Burlington, Wisconsin

Wheatland 1OM

Bristol 55Fll

Burlington, Wis.

RELIABLE RUBBER & ENGINEERING

ANTIOCH

YELLOW
Candy

COTTAGE

Ice Cream

School Supplies

VARIETY STORE
Wilmot, Wisconsin

L E E' S

McCARTHY- RUETER .. HAAS

PACKING
Everything in Gas and Electric

Furniture and Undertaking Co., Inc.

H 0 USE

Appliances

"The New Things First"

Antioch, Illinois

Bottled Gas
Wilmot, Wis.

Page Eighty

BA N K

Phone Wilmot 31M

Ambulance Service

Phone 76R.

Burlington . Wisconsin

Poge Eighty. one

HERMAN MUELLER

Best Wishes to the Class of 1954

BILL'S HARDWARE

Developer

"SKATE FOR FUN"

TWIN LAKES ESTATE

The friendly little store with the

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

BIG BARGAINS

Chicago Office:
134 N. Lo Salle St,

Rollin Wheels
Roller Rink
Twin Lakes

Wisconsin

We cater to private or group skating parties,
For information call Twin Lakes 9571 or during skating session call Twin Lakes 3743.
Open every night beginning Friday, June l l
from 7:30 to 1 1:30 to midnight. Sunday
matinees from

Compliments of

STRANG
FUNERAL

Twin Lakes, Wis.
Telephone

Telephone

State 2-2896

2662

HILDEBRANDT'S

PERRY'S

HOME
DEPARTMENT STORE
Antioch, Illinois

Everything for Everyone

2 to 5 p. m.

TWIN LAKES

LOREN A.

ARTHUR R.

Jeweler

Optometrist
527 Chestnut Street
Burlington

WISCONSIN

Wisconsin

SHORE GARDENS RESORT

COMPliMENTS OF

Coddington
The First National Bank

BANK OF BURLINGTON

Hardware

Quality Liquors
Beers

1872

of Kenosha

Good Food

1954

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Routes 59 and 173
Phone Twin Lakes 2191

MEMBER OF F. D. I. C.

Antioch, Illinois
RUSSELL & ANN HARPER

"Our 102nd Year of Service"

Phone 426

TWIN LAKES
HARDWARE, PAINTS, TOOLS

Est

Member

1852

F. D. I. C

YOUR BEAUTY NOOK
BARBER SHOP

PLUMBING, AND

C. Ehlert, Prop.
JOHN INDRIKA, Pmp.

HOUSEWARES
Women's and Children's Haircuts

Twin Lakes 2552
Twin Lakes

Wisconsin

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Page Eighty-two ,

Page Eighty~three

I

OLSON IMPLEMENT CO.

BEST WISHES, GRADUATES.

352 Depot Street
Antioch, Ill.

"Gifts that are treasured 11

(Formerly Sheahan

Phone 29

Implement Co.)

WILMOT AUTO SERVICE

PADDOCK LAKE LUMBER CO.

from

Harm Garwood

International Farm Machinery

C. S.

H U BBA RD
Solem, Wisconsin

JEWELER AND ENGRAVER
705 . 58th St.

Manager

Trucks and Refrigerators

Phone Wilmot t? -W ·

Also Many Good Used Buys

Kenosha, Wis.

COMPLETE, PROMPT REPAIR SERVICE

STAR BAR AND GRILL ROOM
Congratulations Closs of '54

HARTNELL CHEVROLET CO.
Solem, Wisconsin
Phone Bristol 98F2

Where You Con Buy With Confidence

BRANKOW
Meats

C.

Solem, Wisconsin

Phone Bristol 66F 12

Hwy. U. S. 41 and State Hwy. 43

LINKUS' FAIRVIEW DINING ROOM
CHOICE FOOD

We Serve Chicken, Steaks, Chops
and

CUSTOM CURING AND SMOKING

Steaks - Chickens

- Lobster Toils

Sandwiches of All Kinds
Courteous Service

Cutting and Wrapping for Your

Deep Freeze or Locker

NICK RODIS

Kenosha, Wis.
Rte. 3, Box 305
Phone Somers 21 31

TWIN LAKES, WIS.

MERCURY
LEE BARHYTE

OUTBOARD MOTORS AND BOATS
Compliments of

MOORE AND TUTTLE

Congratulations Closs of '54

Mow Moster and Jacobsen
Power Mowers

MINK RANCH

CARL'S

STORE

Grading

Leveling Dirt

"EVERYTHING PERTAINING TO SPORTS"

AL'S SPORT SHOP

Solem, Wisconsin

Silver loke

Rood Oil

Wisconsin
TREVOR

Twin lakes, Wisconsin
Phone Twin Lakes 2462

WISCONSIN

Wishing

ROBEL & SWATEK
SuccRssor to

SILVER LAKE GRILL

EDWARDS OIL CO
C:asolir.e and Heating Oils
Silver Lake, Wis.
Wheatland 21-M
Wilm:)t 20--R 1

Fine Food

Quick Service

Compliments of

the Best of Luck

ROBERT J. VAN LIERE

to the

Low Prices

Insurance

Closs of '54

Silver Lake, Wisconsin

Rte. 2, Salem, Wisconsin

MARSHALL SIMONSEN
Sheriff

Page Eighty-six

Pcge Eighty-seven

Since 1889
Kenosha's Home of Well-Known Nationally

Advertised Merchandise of Better Quality

Soles

LEPP AND COMPANY

Kenosha

Repairs

BESSIE

"A"

Burlington

83 and Wilmot Rood
Phone Trevor 9191

Kenosha, Wis.

W. H. Bush, Prop.

ANTIOCH LUMBER & COAL
Purveyor of Good Things to Eat

BARNES

Wilmot

1 A.M.

Cater to Parties

TREVOR GENERAL STORE

COMPANY, INC.
Fresh Meats and Groceries

Everything to Build Anything

Instrumental Teacher

Wisconsin

Hours 11 A. M.

WETTENGEL'S

CONGRATULATIONS . . .
CLASS OF '54

Facing the Square

Open to Public

Rentals

5921 - 6th Ave.

Cocktai I Lounge

Dining Room

MANUAL
PORTABLE
ELECTRIC

Kenosha, Wisconsin

SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO.
Kenosha, Wise.

OUR COUNTRY CLUB

TYPEWRITERS

BARDEN'S

Chicago

Delicatessen and Bakery Goods

Antioch, Ill.

Phones 15 and 16

Phone Trevor 9121

WISCONSIN

TREVOR

ISERMANN
Compliments of
KING'S

DRUGS

SONNIES
Live Bait and Sporting Goods
Lunches

Antioch, Illinois

BROTHERS
ACE

HARDWARE

"Clothiers"
<ROOSEVELT ROAD HARDWARE)

FREEMAN SHOES
Kenosha's Most Complete Stare
The Store for Men and
"ACE SETS THE PACE"

Wilmot, Wisconsin

Young Men
Leon C. Nickels

614-616 56th St.

Kenosha, Wis.

ROLLIE'S
REXALL STORE

LOUIS' TAVERN

Wilmot, Wisconsin

Fish Fry Friday and Saturday

Sundries, Kodoks
Luick Ice Cream

Page Eighty-eight

SLADES CORNERS, WISCONSIN

Compliments of

MAYER DRUG

KAELBER

Kenosha, Wisconsin

"Your Prescription Store
5537 Sixth Avenue

11

Plumbing and Heating Co.
Kenosha, Wisconsin

Page Eighty-nine

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HARTNELL BROS. FOOD SHOP
3600 Roosevelt Rd.

Phone 8412

Kenosha, Wisconsin

COBB PRINTING COMPANY
Producers of Fine Printing
29 '13 Roosevelt Rd.

Kenosha, Wis.

MRS. YOUNG'S SNACK SHACK
BRISTOL DAIRY
Twin Lakes, Wis.

Quality Meats and Groceries

Telephone 5054

Borden's Milk
Hamburgers

REEVES WALGREN AGENCY DRUGS

French Fried Shrimp

Steak Sandwiches

Boneless Pike

BRISTOL, WISCONSIN

BRAUN CHEVROLET - CADILLAC
"The Finest Drug Store in the Lake Region"

INCORPORATED

581 5 Fifth Avenue

Bar-8-Q

Soft Cream

T e!ephone 1 05

Wolter Faber

Owned and operated by

Telephone 7187

Geo. & Helen Borovicko, R, Ph. C's.

Fountain Service

Kenosha, Wisconsin
Antioch,

Illinois

Antioch 6

WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT STORE
BARNSTABLE AND BROGAN
Since 1871
ANTIOCH,

Phone 2

ILLINOIS

Antioch, Illinois

MURPHY PRODUCTS
BURLINGTON, WISCONSIN

GIBBS & JENSSEN
SPORT! NG GOODS
Antioch, Illinois

HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Every Day at Home

Phone 922

Sportweor for Men and Women

Everyth:ng in Athletic and

ENJOY OUR

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Since 1911, your
Premium Vanilla
Pure Fruit Flavors
Finest Nut Specials
Special Quantity
Prices

J~tclt A~tln~t

Photography Equipment

Johnson Outboard Motors

Manufacturers of concentrates that balance up home grown feeds

Family's Good
Friend

24th Ave - 60th St.

CONF tCTIONER

Open 6 a. m. 11 p.
KENOSHA

Page

I i ._,

t (~ £
i

Ninety~one

Compliments of the
CAMP LAKE GARAGE
Camp Lake, Wisconsin

HEADQUARTERS FOR

BRASS BALL CHEESE MART

FORD TRACTORS AND

Selected Wisconsin Cheese and
Gift Boxes
Compliments

DEARBORN FARM IMPLEMENTS
TWIN LAKES BAKERY

HICKORY SMOKED SAUSAGES
AND MEATS
Highway 50

PAUL GILLINGHAM IMPLEMENT
Mr. on ::I Mrs. Michael Pawlik

COMPANY

Everything from Washing to Greasing

Route 2, Kenosha

WISCONSIN

Linoleum

Silver Lake

Phone
Wilmot 2BW2

G R0 C ER I ES -

at a Saving

VOSS AND KOENIG

V. G. HOLTDORF AGENCY

Silver Lake, Wis.

Plumbing . Heating - Sewage
Plumbing - Heating - and Appliances

Electrical Supplies
Wisconsin

BRISTOL • 8F12

Dial Kenosha 2-5306

SCHULTZ SKELGAS SERVICE

General Hardware
Plumbing Supplies

1 Block west of 83

SALEM
Highway 50

BAUMAN HARDWARE CO.

~

E. SCHOEPPER, Pcop.

ARTHUR SCHULTZ
Prop.
Phone Wilmot 12-W- 1

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Herbert G. Koenig

Insurance
SILVER LAKE

Phone Wilmot 57-M-3

WISCONSIN

Phone WILMOT 33-J-2

Wheatland 59W

BRISTOL FOOD LOCKER
ED MUHLENBECK, PROP.

GAMBLE STORE

WENSKE'S FOOD SHOP
A Delicious Lunch
Hamburgers
Sandwiches
Try Our Chicken in the Basket
Ccm:J Lake, Wis.
Phone Wilmot70-J~3
Open 7 Days a Week--·7 to 11 p. m. Doily

Silver Loke, Wis.
EDWIN BRAUND, OWNER

Hardware

Appliances

Points

EAT
ANTIOCH

RON-CEL

GAS FOR LESS Where Your

Mrs. Sophie Nelson

Groceries and Meats

KENOSHA, WIS.

Dollar Makes
Cents

Phone Bristol 32

Channel Lake, Ill.
617-19
At Cox's Corner, 2 Y2 miles west of Antioch

Hams and Bacon cured and

hickory smoked

RECREATION AND BAR

BAR

Homemade Sausages of oil kinds
-No cereal used, 2% milk solid added

WE TRY TO SATISFY
Phone Bristol 8 1-F-1

BRISTOL FOOD STORE

Corry Outs

LINDY'S
SODA

ILLINOIS

Sporting Goods

PHONE ANTIOCH 435-M

Fountain

CARDI'S

Telephone WILMOT 12-M-1

Gcocery Delivery Service-Just phone
your order

Short Orders

AT

55th St

Phone 6900

REYER'S SERVICE STATION
BRISTOL

WISCONSIN

50-83 Near Fox Lake

On Rte. 173

Page Ninety-two

Page Ninety-three

!

EVANS IMPLEMENT CO.
SYDNEY

Compliments of

STUDIOS

Farm Tractors and Implements

TWIN LAKES DAIRY

"Photographs You Like and Your
Refrigeration

lWiN LAKES, WIS

Friends Admire 11

Motor Trucks

and

Twin Lakes

RAY LARSEN

OPEN 24 HOURS
NEHLESEN'S SPORTING GOODS

LAKE COTTAGES

FARM5

WESTERN AUTO AND TIRE STORE

Cliff Wendrich's
56th Street

Kenosha

Antioch

Borden's Products

Kenosha Theatre Building
TRUESDELL

518

SNOW WHITE ICE CREAM CO.

TWIN LAKES 4141

E. ELMER BROOK
Everything for the Motorist

FROSTOP
RESTAURANT
22nd and Roosevelt Rd.

Wisconsin
KENOSHA

Reo! Estate and Insurance

Also Fishing Tackle

Phone 460

RODE'S

COTTAGES

BOAT)

COMPANY

ILLINOIS

ANTIOCH

WISCONSIN

CHARLES HARBAUGH LUMBER

Antioch, Illinois

9 i 5 Main Street

ANGELO A. NASELLO

Camera Shop and Photo Supplies,
HOLOUBEK'S RESORT

Quality Products

Ccmplete Motor Repairs
Welding and Towing

INCORPORATED
L·Y::::ctcd on Lake El1zo~eth (Lower Lake)

Courteous Service
2204 Roosevelt Road
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
Phonfr---2311 or 2321

TWIN

Kenosha, Wis.

Phone 4-2410

Complime,ts of

"Don't Put It Off-Put It On-

ANTIOCH SHEET METAL SHOP

Paint Soves0

Heating and Ventilating
Sheet Metal Fabricating

PAUL'S PAINT & VARNISH CO.

R. G. HARTMAN, Prop.

Interior and Exterior Points and Varnishes

Manufacturers of

LAKES,

T2l~::.-:~onc

9501

:~~SORT

PROPERTY

WISCONSIN

Wilm::~;

48J2

Silver Lake, Wis.

Twin Lakes, Wis.

FARMS

TWIN LAKE PHARMACY
Prescriptions
Drugs
Sodas

J. E. CAREY
Twin Lakes Realty
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
p·-,one Tw:n Lo:-:..es 3232

T .VIN LAKES

WISCONSIN

Brushes, Rollers, etc.
Telephone 508

Route 59 neor 1 73
ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS

Page Ninety-four

KEN03HA COUNTY

Phone Wheatland 85

TW!N LAKES 4321

New Munster, Wis.

Page Ninety-five

t;f~

ENGEL MOTORS, INC
EDWARD DICKLIN
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

CAREY ELECTRIC & PLUMBING

RICHTER'S

SHOP

Twin Lakes, Wis,

DODGE AND PLYMOUTH
P:1one 75

Antioch,

l1L

JOHN AND GEORGE RICHTER, PROPS.

Ed Dicklin

PASSENGER CARS
TWIN LAKES, WISCONSIN

Westinghouse Electric

Quality Foods

DODGE TRUCKS
CEMENT WORK

Ranges

Refrigeration

BUILDING

Meyers Heater Systems

at

Everyday Low Prices

3818 Roosevelt Rood

Box 23

Phone Twin Lakes 3243

Dri~Gas

TeL 5154

Kenosha, Wis.

Phone Twin Lakes - 2911

NELSON'S REAL ESTATE

THE FINEST FOODS AND LIQUORS

COMPLIMENTS OF
Antioch

Illinois

THE

POINT

GRILL

SMART'S

TWIN
COUNTRY
LA K E S
BOWLING

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

RAUSCH

Ted Gray, Organ Star

Fo~ Reservations .

BUILDING AND SUPPLY COMPANY
CENTER

HOUSE

Steve & Sea Wysozan

Antioch 602

Cement and Light Weight Blocks
WE CATER TO PARTIES AND BANQUETS

and Concrete Products
Phone 83-R.. 1

Page Ninety-six

Wilmot, Wis.

Page Ninety-seven

PATRON LIST
COUNTY ELECTRIC SALES AND
SERVICE
ELMER KAPHENGST - SR. & JR.

KING'S GROCERIES
Solem

Wiring, Cabinet Making
Gifts and Cards - Novelties

Wisconsin
WESTINGHOUSE
APPLIANCES

SHERWIN WMS ..
PAINTS
Phone Bristol 54F23

Salem, Wis.

ANTIOCH

KENOSHA

Gamble Store

Ernest Book Store
Phillip's Gift Shop

Chain 0' Lakes Cleaners
Dick's Bike Shop

Kenosha Prescription Laboratory

Merry-Go-Round Bakery

Darnoby's Shoe Store

Thomas J< Dole, Jewelers
Ben F, Stahl & Sons, Real Estate

Little Gift Shop

Highland View Beauty Salon

Wilton's Electric

Wilson's Radio and Repair

T roding Post

Vogue Fabrics

House of Beauty

Obertines Florists

Jewel Box

HOLLEB'S

Campi iments of

MICHAEL'S
FOR FINE FURS

SIXTH AVENUE
KENOSHA

WISCONSIN

TOEPPER'S FOOD SHOP

BRISTOL
Harry Hansen, Inc.

Complete Bridal and Formal Wear

WISCONSIN

KENOSHA

SILVER LAKE
Silver Lake Service Station

Benson's Food Store

TWIN LAKES

BURLINGTON
Pieters Bros.

Joe's Service

Gamble Store

Milk Depot

Dr. Fait, Optometrist

John's Friendly Top

Montgomery Ward & Co.

Peterson and Fischer Resort

Academy Cleaners

Wisconsin Power and Light Co.

Montgomery Word

Dr. Setter

CAMP LAKE
Camp lake Meat Market

WILMOT

Eggert Appliance

Fritz Albrecht

Ted Greskiew

McDougall Hardware

GOTTFREDSEN & NICOLL

Camp Lake Garden

Jewelers Since 1851

Trevor, Wisconsin
WISCONSIN

KENOSHA

JAHN'S STANDARD SERVICE
Compliments of

GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY
OF WISCONSIN

GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET

-

Wilmot

ELSIE'S
Greasing

Lifetime Batteries

Trevor

PHONE
Phone Wilmot 32

634 Pine Street

Telephone 526

BURLINGTON, WIS

Corned Beef
Mathew Benish, Local Mgr.
Twin Lakes

Accessories

Twin Lakes, Wisconsin

Washing
Home Made Sausage, Smoked Meats

Bristol

Women's Wear

FRANK KRISKA

TWIN LAKES 9271

Wilmot, Wis.

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Ninety~eight

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